Grammar Gazette- Issue 1, 2019

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AWARDS AND RECOGNITION

Amreen Kahlon (8B) represented Queensland in the National Cricket Championships in Bunbury (WA) from 12-19 December 2018, placing second overall.

The School’s students, alumnae and staff excel across myriad areas of study, career and community. The following individuals are to be congratulated for their extraordinary efforts which have been recognised by a range of independent organisations.

Girls Grammar alumna and Australian Dolphins team member, Minna Atherton (2017) , secured Bronze in the 100m Backstroke at the FINA World Championships in December 2018.

Elizabeth Moss (11E) won her fourth national high jump title when she placed first in the U18 High Jump event at the Australian All Schools Championships, held in Cairns.

Abby Andrews (2017) has signed a contract with the University of Michigan Wolverines water polo team for 2019.

Georgia De Stefani (11W) was named as part of the 16 and Under Australian Female Water Polo training squad, playing in the Australian Schoolgirls Team in Manchester during December 2018.

Proxime Accessit to the Dux of the School in 2018, Georgia Perry (2018) , was recognised as a Distinguished Academic Achiever in the Queensland Certificate of Education Awards.

Lucy Klose (11E) competed in the National Sailing Titles in Perth, from 28 December 2018 to 4 January 2019, competing in the Heron class and placing second for junior skipper and crew.

Mia Williams (12R) and alumnae, Chloe Williams (2017) , Eliza Smyth (2015) and Emma Greensill (2015) , were selected for the 2018/2019 Synchronized Skating competitive season with Team Nova Australia, competing in the Australian Figure Skating Championships 2018. They went on to represent Australia at the ISU Mozart Cup in Salzburg, Austria, and for the ISU Leon Lurje Trophy in Goteborg, Sweden.

Brisbane Heat player, Josie Dooley (2017) , was selected in Australia’s Under 19 team, which toured to New Zealand in March 2019. Josie, along with Girls Grammar alumna and Brisbane Heat Captain, Kirby Short (2003), also played a key role in helping the Brisbane Heat claim their maiden Women’s Big Bash League title.

Photo coutesy of Skate Synchro Photo

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