December 1942 School Magazine

Brisbane Girls' Grammar School Magazine

December, 1942

December, 1942'

Brisbane Girls' Grammar School Magazine

There was keen competition in the Inter-form matches throughout the term and IV.B. after an exciting match rlefeated VI. The School Tournament this year has been very in teresting. The final of the Senior Singles was contested by Rosalind Lear and Rhelma Deakin and resulted in Rosalind's victory. The Jun ior Singles were won by June Robertson During the year Mr. England has continued his coaching classes for members of the School and many girls have taken advantage of the opportunity and have found his lessons a great h elp. In conclusion we wish to thank Miss Kennedy who has been untiring in her efforts to carry on the work of our former Mistress, Miss Jones. CRITICISM OF THE TEAM. Rosalind Lear has played very well throughout the season and w ith. excellent spirit. She has cultivated a very good forehand drive and her volleying has improved. Rhelma Deakin has been an energetic member of the· team. By steady practice her forehand drive as well as her backhand has mached a sound standard. Her net work needs to be a little more controlled. Joan Beech's play has improved. Her service as well as her forehand ·drive is sound. She should give more attention to developing her backhand and to keeping her position on the court. Enid Richardson (Captain) has a strong forehand drive but she needs to concentrate on he-r backhand.

A. NET-BALL TEAM, 1942. V. Sneyd, V. Pask, G. Simpson, G. Webster, ). Duffy, M. Hynd (Capt.), ). Hack .

NET-BALL. This year, owing to unsettled conditions, no fixtures were held in Net-ball, but friend ly matches were arranged against all schools except St. Hilda's, and all teams enjoyed these very much. For this reason too, we did not play in royal blue tunics but in navy and though we probably did not look so distinctive· it did not seem to interfere with our play. Special mention must be made of our match against Ipswich. For this match, a C. team composed of boarders and team emergencies was taken as well as A . and ·B. teams. INe spent the whole day at Ipswich and it was, I think, for all of us, the most enjoyable match day we have had. This year's Inter-form Net-ball provided much excitement for the School, particularly in the semi-finals, where after a most exciting match V. Form defeated IV.A. by one hard-fought goal, and in the final when~ VI. Form were successful. Another enjoyable match was the one between Boarders. and Day Girls, which the Day Girls won after a hard struggle. When Mrs. Tully left us after Easter, Miss Tomlinson took over the coaching of the team, and with her we have enjoyed our practices and matches immensely. We would like to take 27

B. TENNIS TEAM, 1942, J. Nash, P. Fleming (Capt.), V . Hendran, Y. Collett 26