Grammar Gazette- Issue 1, 2008

SPORT

(L-R) Mikaela Eddie (8H) Imogen Ryan (8L), Ines Obermair (8G), Dominique Pass (8B)

Making a Splash Girls in blue powering up and down the pool have been part of Grammar life for generations. At the start of the second century of QGSSSA, Girls Grammar’s aquatic programme is to enjoy a new, sparkling face. The School’s new swimming pool will complement the McCrae Grassie Sports Centre, enhancing the sporting facilities of the School. From lifesaving to water polo, co-curricular swimming to survival strokes, aquatic activities continue to form a significant part of the Girls Grammar calendar, highlighted in several events throughout the year.

The Grammar swimming spirit is never more apparent than at the annual QGSSSA Swimming Championship—a chance for the best Girls Grammar swimmers to showcase their ability against rival schools. Held on Wednesday 12 March, this year’s event saw an outpouring of support from the wider school community for more than 100 girls competing in the championship. Under the exceptional leadership of Swimming Captains Sophie Bailey (12H) and Helen Singer (12M) the swimming squad earned an outstanding third place in the face of tough competition. This excellent result was a reward for the months of training and perhaps reflected the phenomenal spirit present on the night. Importantly, Brisbane Girls Grammar School swimmers of 2008 can be proud of their sportsmanship and commitment as well as their excellent achievement. Even if they are not part of the swimming team, all students had a chance to shine in the pool at the Interhouse Swimming Carnival held on Friday 29 February. Cheered on by a Grammar rainbow in the stands, girls of all ability levels powered up the

(L-R) Erin Bonney (12E), Sophie Bailey (12H), Helen Singer (12M), Megan Mackay (11O)

pool to earn points for their Houses. Despite close competition, Gibson House won the Lilley Interhouse Swimming Cup and the Burrell Cup for Relays, bringing the purple phantom home to first place. The Lt Col Plant Challenge Cup for Individual Events was won by Lilley House, while Mackay House won the Lifesaving Cup. Scheduled as one of the final events, the lifesaving race, involving some good-natured teachers, is always eagerly awaited and never fails to delight the crowd. The day turned out to be a great success thanks to the staff, parents and girls involved.

Jacinta Livingstone (12R) Publications Captain

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