Grammar Gazette- Issue 2, 1999

Profiles

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Bringing Me, stemieces to Ljj'e

tACI Counting on MCAnally

Federal Government, them SUTance industry and has also run her own small business. in these various positions her skins of computing. accounting, secretarial work and office management were put to good use Nihon"h havinti been at Craniumar a short while. Ms MeAnally has grown fond of

EmmaMamiott

At the beginning of this year, many new teachers were welcomed to the School One of these was Mrs Here" MeAnal!y, the Accounting and SinaU Business Studies teacher. Students of these subjects have adjusted well to hits MCAnally's teaching style

AshleyHemer

Benolt Brecht once wrote that. "many see the theatre as a place for generatihg dreams'I A place where, bnpped by enthusiasm ... one sits I'n happy distraction, forgettihg the dimculties of daily 11fo. Many it is true, see this activity as harrnless. Given the 19nominy and uniformity of our life, they say we find dreams welcome. IFodhow can 11fo be borne without Dreams?"

A1Brisbane Gins Granmiarwe pride ourselves on the ability to create the theatrical masterpieces so fondly described as 'Ihose that generale dre"Iris'. Furiheimore. we ITUld in high regard those students \\. nom. wi!hiheir extraordinary talent and dedication. bring such Innsierpieces 101ife Aforg",, Afarg, ,ire is clie 511ch student. Her incredible mieni and unfalieriiig devotion nave. just Ihis year. already seen her cast in sucli Grainmarj, roductions as F1'Ide rill, / PI', Indice. 1,511r C/if, sf Sillierskii: ni, Lioi, . 7/1e Wi!c/, till of ille Ith, di, be and the Liney Interhouse Dranta Production Wliere. you ask. does this talent come from? Morgan believes iris simply a result of doing what she enjoys most "jinst101. e jin4cl, ,, SI. 1,111. "ysl, fit. e Eve, I ns a CIM7d1/o11"of ,,, yse!f pen'on1,111g plays/or "I^ neighbo"rs find chang, ', 18 ille, ,I 20 cents to 11. die/,. " had yet, acting 15 only where it hanins for Morgan. This year she has been an enthusiastic panicipant in nilmerous When it comes to reporting. Brisbane Girls Granimar deliversihe best. Howls this possible? Not only does Grainmar have talented student reporters but it is also formnate enough to have Ihe invaluable contribution of Afrs font Redd"cliff Mrs Reddacliffjoinedthe Grainniar conununiiy 10 years ago. Since Ihen she has become an essential member of the Media and ConTputing Department. As Medialhitorination Technology Assistant. Ms Reddaclifflias a lot on lief plate. Not only does she assist staff and students with their campuierproblems, hut SIIe also ensures the school coinmuniiy is keni up to date on events via the School's homepage

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After gradualinn from hi"h school. Mrs Me Anally enjoyed alite of travel and work Finally allhe a"e of 24. Mrs MCAnally decided to begin urnversity studies. She has been teaching for 9 years at SI kita's and Churehie before collimtito EGGS in her career, Mrs MCAiially has worked for the Federal Police, the banking sector, the unton Hotel, graphic designers, the

Ihe School's coinpuier set-up. commenting positively on the GJti, 11", nrNer. She slates. "Tile G, tillI","rA'e! is till e. reelle"I resoi, rce for born shide, 115 alld $14ff and is a good I'dy Diprovidi, ,g infon, Ian0,1101 Ihc snideJi!s. " Ms MCAiiaUy also commented that BCGS is a wonderful School that provides great OPPorfunities for its students

other school activities including Senior B basketball. Senior A netball. interact and Grailm, ar's Year 11 Fashion Parade in the future Morgan hopes to complete an acadeintc deeree aruniversiiy. while continuing to pertonm in her spare time Mi"ht actin, become her chosen career? UVlove 10 becoll, e a/runo, ,s Innvi2 actress, rifts possible. " Mornan. it is!

"Gome, Set & MCItch to Miss CMbcisch "

Did You Know ?

the Rosebow! and ipswich State Championships for 16 years and under, won the Queensland Under 17 Little Masters title and once agimi obtained the BCGS Tenitis Champion award

EmmaMartiott

AshleyHemer

At the tender age of 7 she began playing tennis. Now at the age of 15.

in the past Mrs Reddaclift has always enjoyed playing sport including softball and neiball and during her teenage years was Capi:tin o11he Australian Schoolgirls' VolleyballTeain. Unfortunately a ruptured achilles tendon during a netball game in April this year 11ns put a stop to I, err sons' football club. the Alba, I\. Creek CJ'115hers. and this year produced their Club Year Book during her 1101idavs in carrying out all these duties Mrs Reddacliff remains dedicated and assiduous and always manages to maintain her tireaisense of humour. and yet, her school committnienis are only parlor Mrs Reddacliff's busy schediile. She is the PIOud mother of nitee boys, and as can be expected, caring fortliem lakes up a considerable amount or time and energy Nonetheless. Mrs Reddacliff is still able to completevoluntary clerical workforher Mien it comes down to it. Mrs Reddacliff is indeed the epitome or a 90s sunenvonian Not only does she nave the ability to manageiiumerous conmxitmenis, she also mumensely enjoyslierroles as wife. mother, and volunteer for outside orgainzations

Sid, ,ey C, ,busc" has turned into one of Queensland's top Under 16 tennis players Along with tenwis. Sidney also loves playing chckei and soccer. to the extend that she was selected in the Queensland Girls' Primary Schools Soccer leant in 1996. inner spare lime Sidney enjoys watching television. shopping for

SIdney will be participating in ille

National Litile Masier tournament in Sydney during November. The highlight of her career so far has been when she wonihe 12 Years and Under National Championshipsin Melbourne Combining school and tennis collunitments provides Stoney with a solid worldoad. She attends school full lime as well as Imjinng 7110urs a

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week in addition to weigliis and fitness

Ihis Year was also involved in tile produciion of Ihe School Magazine. She is sporting days

clothes and going out with her friends. But tennis remains her greniest love T!jus far. Sidney has acliieved a great deal including tournament wins and State Championships. This year alone. She gained aplacein the Queensland Secondary Schools' Tents Team, the Queensland Under 16 Tennts Team, won

training. Currently in Year 12. Sidney hopes Ihaiby the beginning of 2001 SITe will have a fulltin, e tennis schedule undenvay. in tileiiext 34 years, she aims 10 be in the top 100 women players in the world and to represent Australia in the Federation Cup. Sidney. the Girls Grantrrnar fanxily wishes youthe best of luckin achieving your goals

in charge of oreaixizing Ihe layout of Ihe Once!IC. Iypeseiiing. and ensuring it reaches the publishers and some 8000 readers worldwide. She also provides valuable assistance and advice to the Editors and reporters of 111e paper

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