Grammar Gazette- Issue 1, 2008

SPORT

Fencers Challenge at the Top Last year, nine fencers from Girls Grammar travelled to Sydney as part of the Queensland squad for the Cadet (U17) and U15 National Championships. The girls enjoyed participating in all five individual events, testing their skills against some of the top young fencers from Australia and New Zealand.

Cowderoy (12E) who finished 13th in U17 Epee. This opportunity to compete at the highest level is one of the highlights of the year for the fencers and the girls are hoping to repeat the trip this year.

team which achieved second place, and the U17 Women’s Epee team composed entirely of Grammar girls. The best of the individual results came from Helen Collyer who gained 13th place in U15 Epee and 15th in U17 Sabre, and Grace

The girls competed well and were rewarded for their efforts with all nine students selected to represent Queensland in various team events. Of particular note were Helen Collyer (11G) and Lucy Posner (11E) who were members of the U17 Women’s Sabre

© Graham Philip. Reproduced with permission.

Water Polo Holds Strong A record number of 190 girls represented Girls Grammar in Water Polo this season. Since its beginnings thirty-three years ago, the School’s Water Polo teams have grown in popularity and continued strong traditions of success and fun. From the fifteen teams that competed each Saturday from October to March, nine teams qualified for the semifinals. Three grand finalists emerged: the 13As and 13Cs completed undefeated seasons and the 14As were runners-up in both the State Championships and theBrisbane finals. With such strength in the junior teams, the future of Girls Grammar Water Polo seems assured.

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