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CURRENT RVENTS When school re-opened this term we were able to move into the remaining four classrooms of the western wing, so that all .classes are now comfortably accommodated. All ten rooms have been painted in modern colour combinations. Besides the com- pletion of the western wing, improvements have been made in the laboratory. This has now been divided into a Chemistry and a Physics room, and the former "verandah room" has been con- verted into a Zoology laboratory. These rooms, too, have been freshly painted. The first weeks of the term were busy with eager prepara- tions for the Grammar Fun Fair. The School organised the .sweets stalls, a job much enjoyed by everyone. Although the day was overcast, the Fair was most successful, and with our share Df the proceeds we hope that the librarY will be begun shortly. Since the last issue of the magazine, numerous sporting events have taken place . On 28th July the Interschool Athletics Carnival was held at the Brisbane Cricket Ground. Our con- gratulations go to the Ipswich Girls' Grammar School for their magnificent win, and to our own team which gained second place . In the Interschool Basketball and Tennis Fixtures, we won the premierships in the A and B Tennis, and in the B Basketball, but were defeated in the A Basketball in a closely fought match with

~he . State Commercia! _High School. Keen interest is being shown m mterform competltrons . IVa defeated VI in the finals of the basketball, and the tennis is still in progress. Now that warmer weather is here again, the swimming. season ?as r~commence~,. and teams are practising for the Inter- form L1fesavmg CompetitiOn to be held later this term. . ~n inn~JVation this year was the Interform Singing Competi- tiOn, m wh1ch every form sang two songs-"The Heaven of H~avens " _and ·:1~y _Han?, 0 God, Has Guided ." A prize, a pn~t _of P1casso s G1rl _w1th. a Dove, " was given by Miss A. E . Jeffenes, a former Mus1c M1stress at the School, in memory of her father who was the first music master here . Mr. Brandon was adjudicator, and the competition, keenly contested, was won by Ya . Everyone enjoyed and appreciated the visit to the School of Mr. StanleY Clarkson, a member of the Australian Opera Com- pany, who sang so?gs from "The Magic Flute" and " II Seraglio, " an? told us somethmg about opera today. We would like to thank M1ss Edmonds for making this visit possible and Mrs . McCristal who played his accompaniments . We were very pleased to hear that Leigh Rielly of IIIb won th_e Dancing Scholarship to the Sadlers Well Ballet, 'and eve~yone w1shes her success and happiness in her future career.

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VI FORM NOTES "Our patch of glory is ended .. ."

This has been rudely revealed to us by the sudden carpet of blue blossom in the front garden and we realize with shock that our school careers are almost over. This brings various feelings. to different people. Some are looking forward to their venture into the world while many may feel a pang of regret at the thought of leaving. On the feelings of the rest of the School and the Staff I make no comment . As a Sixth Form we have experienced a varied year and interest has been shown in manY fields. This year, for the first time, an lnterform Singing Competition was held and the win- ners, Va, were awarded a delightful Picasso print that hangs in their classroom. Keen interest produced high quality in this competition. Clubs have functioned well this year and many pleasant meetings have been attended. The members of the Dramatic Club are busy at present practising plays for Play Night to be held at the end of the year. Sixth Form appreciates the oppor- tunity to play some scenes from "Pygmalion," for, although we acknowledge the genius of Shakespeare, we feel that the lighter play by Shaw is more suitable for the occasion. The abilitY of some members of the form has already been shown at the Soiree arranged by Mrs. Stenders, at which girls also sang and recited . Members of the Debating Club have taken part in debates during the year , including one against the State High School in which our team was successful. We have yet to compete in the Inter- form Debates in which we hope to excel and our entrants in the Public Speaking Competition have our best wishes. Many of us have taken an active interest in all sport, several gaining positions in school teams, and enthusiasm has been shown in interform sports. To those .concerned we offer our sincere congratulations for victories well won. We are proud that our School has done so well in tennis, basketball and athletics in this .our final year and hope that next year even greater victories will be won. Again this year the Sixth Form Dance was held in the Main Hall. This function was a most enjoyable one and we were very happy to have the Fifth Form enjoy it with us. This we feel helps to promote understanding and goodwill between the mem- bers of the Senior School. During the year we saw a presenta- tion of "Macbeth," our Senior play, and wish to thank Twelfth Night Theatre_ for a convincing production in the Elizabethan manner.

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But lack of rooms we fear was their excuse. The twins compete in song their doubtful voices: The wicked Alpha secretly rejoices, "Tee hee! Tee hee!" he chuckles, "Now fight us!" The sprite has given Quinbe laryngitis; He enlists the aid of heaven when Quinta sings Which drowns his gurgling gulps and squeaking rings.

"In our heart of heart believing Victory crowns the just."

We wish all the Junior candidates and ourselves (!) good results in the public examinations.

Va AND Vb FORM NOTES

Sing, Senior-a, wise and heavenly muse, To charm the listening school and not abuse Quinta and Quinbe, twins and rivals, both, These two mock heroes combat, nothing loath. Alpha and Beta, joyful urchin sprites, With mischief guard their vieing human's rights . They romp too much to challenge eager foes; The prize for swimming to another goes; Here, Quinta laughs at Quinbe floundering deep, But pace with Athlete Quinbe cannot keep. ~lilt , ··r I _,. I ~ . I : ., I :.;)." ' ,.. JJ ., ':\(--' ' The bad sprites, each against the other strives In blazing sunshine or mid clattering knives.' Alpha gave Quinbe a strange urge to wander Here and there and up and down and yonder. Beta stuck Quinta's "wool-for-the-rug" together Quinta, deluded, sadly blamed the weather. Parents' Day brought forth a well-armed truce

Then in Debate the judge holds Quinbe dear But some see Beta cooing in his ear; Who can resist a small sprite's silken charm? His blandishments did Quinbe's points no harm. Quinta and Quinbe played at Basketball; Beta did plan to make poor Quinta fall; So Alpha, cunning as the wily fox, Locked him up in the confiscation box. And perched upon their goal-ring for the fray, Gleefully kicking hopeful balls away.

In closing, joined for once, we wish you here, "A Merry Christmas, Many a Happy Year!" P.S.-If anY fourth or sixth would like the sprites

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To woo their examiner' s ear with soft delights You may have them-their larks and gleeful laughter, Providing that you keep the sprites hereafter.

to those who participated in the Interschool Sports, particularly to Pam Whittington (IVd) who was awarded the Trustees Cup and a blue .

M erry Chri stmas

All Fourth Forms took part in the lnterform Singing Com- petition and IVd were beaten into second place by Va by one point.

FOURTH FORM NOTES The Jacarandas are blooming and the year has slipped away with the usual bustle of school activities .

IVb proved themselves the most loquacious form by win- ning the final Fourth Form Debate.

In the Interform Swimming, the winning form was IVc. We would like to congratulate the girls who represented us in the Interschool Swimming, especially those who obtained blues. those in the Fourth Form being Elizabeth Jessup (IVa) and Barbara Bell (IVc).

The Fourth Form Tennis has not Yet been completed, the final between IVb and IVc is yet to be played.

Congratulations to Rosemary Johnson (IVa) who won Section I over 14 of the "Sunday Mail" Children's Art Competi- tion and to Susan Ashton (IVd) who won the Still Life Over 15 Section in the City of Brisbane Eisteddfod.

The Interform Athletics Cup was carried off by IVd who a lso won it the previous year in Third Form. Our congratulations

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Each Fourth Form spent a good deal of time ~aking woollen rugs, which were sent to homes for old people.

IVc and IVe were the only forms who went for a picnic . The result of this picnic is evident by the sketch above, but even so they all thoroughly enjoyed it.

The Fourth Form Dance was held early in third term. This function was a most enjoyable one, and our thanks go to all those who gave up their time to the organisation of it, and helped to make it a great success.

May all those who are in the usual sad end-of-the-year plight, prosper, and after that-happy holidays to all.

III FORM Constant change in scenery is said to overcome boredom, and we therefore should have enjoyed our first year here. At the beginning of the year Illf occupied the marquee, sharing most generously with ants and sandflies, Illd and b the gym, thus benefiting from each other's lessons, and IIIc and e the basement at different times , suffering from headaches caused by rumbles, explosions and smells which issued forth from the laboratory above . During all this turmoil, Ilia reposed serenely in the cottage. Now, since the new building is almost finished, we are all settled more or less permanently and comfortably for thf latter part of the year. All the Third Forms are well represented in the school teams . In the Interform Basketball IIIc won the Third Form round. but suffered a most inglorious defeat at the hands of the staff. lila,

The brilliant plaY of IVa' s basketball team, several of which are members of the school teams, enabled them to win the Inter- form Basketball with comparative ease.

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Q is for quietness in dorms and prep too . R is for renovations, the house looks quite new. S is for staff which we've welcomed this year. 'T is for third form, voices stridently clear. U is for us, 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6ths . V is for virtues you see in us mixed . rW is for water; we've enjoyed all our swims . X is for Xmas, results , gifts and whims. Y is for yawns, as our fagged heads we clear. Z is for zest, we 'll recover next year.

IIId and Illf tied for first place among the Third Forms in the Interform Athletics. Pamela Sugars and Lynette Scott won blues for running at the Interschool Athletics . IIId gained second place in the Interform Swimming held at the boys ' pool, wl_!ich IVc won by a rather large margin. A member of IIId, Robyn Johnson, was awarded a blue for outstanding swimming at the lnterschool Swimming Carnival. . IIId won the Third Form finals of the Interform Debates, and then defeated IVb. We are happy to announce the presence of a budding Pri~a Ballerina in Illb, Leigh Rielly, who has won a £400 Scholarship to Sadlers Wells. Third Formers were given a chance to show their talents on Parents' Day. Even the not-so-successful cakes were sold, and at the end of the day, a substantial amount of moneY had been raised. Form picnics formed a welcome interlude in the hard work of third term. As photographic masterpieces and sunburn testify. the swimming and eating, enjoyed by lila and IIId at Greenlanes. were equalled only by similar activities pursued by the other Third Forms at Petrie . We thank our Form Mistresses and all concerned for making these occasions possible. On the whole this year has been enjoyable, and we hope that next year's Thirds will have just as happy a first year.

It was with much regret that we said goodbye to Mrs. Sears. at the beginning of third term. Mrs . Sears had been Matron for eleven years and we wish her every happiness in her new position. We were pleased to welcome Mrs. Crothers, Miss Green and Miss Munro to the Boarding House during the year. The boarders wish to thank Miss Crooks and the House Staff for their help and guidance, and to wish those girls doing public examinations the very best of luck.

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All the Forms join in wishing Miss Crooks, the Staff and each other a Merry Christmas.

LIBRARY NOTES The Fiction Library, Reference Library and Third and Fourth Form Libraries have been enlarged this year. The general exten- sion and improvement have resulted from the interest, enthusiasm and helpful guidance of Miss Thomas, Mrs . Jackson and Miss Elliott. Though the Form representatives have responded well in checking and cataloguing books at the end of each term, they need to give more assistance from day to day, in the Fiction and Reference Libraries. At the beginning of the year, numbers of girls enthusiastically joined the Book-binding Committee which did fine work until second term, when most members were claimed by other activities. May it be suggested that, next year, girls might specialise in that which theY enjoy most. Dnce more, Mr. Dobbie of the Public Library has generously instructed several, girls in the art of binding. Members of the school would join these girls in thanking Mr. Dobbie. Look on the magazine shelves. to find the fine collection of Realites and see the result of this: instruction.

BOARDERS' NOTES A is for athletics at which we've done well. B is for boarders obeying each bell. C is for cabbage which we all detest. D is for dances which boarders love best. E is for exams which are fast drawing near. F is for fun, soon forgotten we fear. G is for Grammar which some will leave soon. H is for hot meals we rejoice in at noon, I is for interdorm sports; fourths won here . J is for juniors with conscience so clear, K is for knitting a bright coloured square . L is for lollies in bags for the fair. M is for mischief never far out of mind. N is for Nip, with his mistress so kind. 0 is for operas, and plays that we've seen. P is for prefects (the thirds think them mean) .

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SWIMMING AND LIFESAVING NOTES

Owing to the hard work of Mrs. Jackson and her assistants, catalogues of the History and English sections of the Reference Library now exist. Many new books have been added to this section of the library. Among these books is Australian Literature (extended to 1950) by E. Morris Miller, M.A., and edited with an historical outline by Frederick T. Macartney. This book has been said to be invaluable as a reference book for students and people with library interests. Miss Elliott has said that there has been an improvement in use of the books available to Thirds and Fourths in their Form Libraries . The number of books in each Form Library has been increased this year. Members of the school thank Mrs. Boulton for her generous gift of books to the fiction and reference sections of the librarY. To those Old Girls and friends who gave books to the library during the past year, we express our appreciation, and remind those girls leaving school this year, that the donation of a book to the library is a fine tradition to maintain. As a point of interest, two representaitves calculated the number of books in the Fiction Library to be 1200. This means that to each of the 500 girls in the school there are two books available . Many do not take full advantage of all offered them. Next year, much more use should be made of all sections of the library . All members of the Library Committee have worked inter- estedly and well; we especially thank Penelope Rogers who has done good work as Treasurer; Marjorie Neil, who has been ·responsible for the cataloguing and entering of all new books into the Fiction Library, and Joy Rackemann, who has been the most enthusiastic and helpful of the Book-binding Committee, and Janice Pollard who gave up so much time in trying to solve the problem of lost books. This year, the foundation stone of the new building to house the Library was laid. We look forward to the day when greater opportunity for more and enjoyable reading will be afforded the members of the Girls' Grammar School.

After a very successful and enjoyable season of trammg under the guidance of Miss Marks, the team succeeded in being placed fourth in the Inter-school Swimming Carnival this year. We extend our heartiest congratulations to Clayfield College on their well deserved win. Swimming blues were awarded to Barbara Bell, Elizabeth Jessup and Robyn Johnson, and pockets to Wendy Churchill, Roslyn Mathers, Jill McDonald and Merridy Sands for their success in individual events. The Inter-form Swimming Carnival this year was held at the Boys' Grammar pool and we congratulate IVc, the winners of the Lieutenant Colonel Plant Cup and Va, who came second and won the Burrell Cup for relay. Shortly after the Inter-schoool Swimming competition, our Lifesaving team competed for the McWhirter Cup. This was won by Clayfield College with 84.6 points, while our team was placed fourth with 75.15 points. We congratulate Clayfield College on their win and thank Miss Marks for her co-operation and help. The members of the team were Erica Deaville, Elizabeth Jessup,

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Yvonne Harris, as can be judged by her report, has been an efficient and co-operative secretary and we appreciate her work very much. - D .M.T.

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Ailsa Marshall and Moya Colledge, who all received pockets. Our thanks go to Mr. Betts for his assistance to the team. The appearance of both swimming and lifesaving teams was improved by the new up-to-date coats provided this year. An Interform Lifesaving Competition is to be held early next term. During this term the following girls received Royal Life Saving Society awards:- Bronze Cross and Award of Merit: Moya Colledge, Judith Histed . Intermediate Star and Bronze Medallion: Barbara Bell, Glennys Brown, Elaine Howe, Elizabeth Jessup and Ailsa Marshall. We hope that the girls will continue to show a keen interest in Lifesaving and we wish next year's teams the very best of luck. -1 .A. H. & M .E .C. Definition of Athletic Training:- Process by which one rises at crack of dawn on winter morn- jog, bravely drags cold body around long narrow strip of ground known locally as "The Track," climbs fences and crawls down slopes to fetch lost balls, complains of creaking bones and stiff muscles , and uses helicopter to arrive home before dark. Process takes approximately three months . Athletic practices began this year towards the end of first term, and by sec.ond term, serious practice was well under way . The Interform Athletics Competition was held on B.G.S. Oval on 30th June. We thank the Boys' School for the use of their oval. A strong IVd team narrowly defeated VI to win the Athletics Shield, with Vb third. Pamela Whittington won the prize donated by Mrs. Rorke for the best individual performance . The Interschool Competition was held at the Brisbane Cricket Ground on 28th July. We congratulate Ipswich Girls' Grammar School who snatched the Stephen's Cup from us in the last event, and who also won the Junior Cup . However, we won the Senior Cup from Somerville House. Congratulations to Pamela Whittington who won the Senior Championship and the Trustees' Cup for the most individual points gained at the Inter- school Athletics. Blues were awarded to Pamela Whittington, Lynette Scott md Pamela Sugars . Although the teams performed verY well , Ne hope that next year, with more backin~ from the school, we will gain those extra few points and so win all three cups . The running is very strong, but the ball games Peed more steadiness . ATHLETICS NOTES

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The form matches this year were of interest, IVa being vic- torious. Illc did well in winning the Third Form round and were duly rewarded by being allowed to play the staff. The staff ex- celled themselves and defeated the Third Form. We thank the staff for forming a team, and hope it will be an annual event. We wish to thank all the girls who helped with the after-

We sincerely thank Miss Rooney for the untiring effort she put into coaching the running and Senior ball games teams, and Miss Palmer, who replaced Miss Marks at the beginning of second term, and who coached the Junior ball games teams. - E.B., VL BASKETBALL NOTES The basketball teams this year, being firm believers in the school motto, worked hard under the guidance of Miss Rooney. We began the season with Miss Marks, but Miss Rooney replaced her in second term, when Miss Marks went overseas. Our thanks are extended to both these mistresses for their patience and help. The season began with a match against the Old Girls in which the Old Girls proved victorious. Two other matches, out- side the fixtures, were played this year. Thanks, St. Aidans and University, for giving up your time to give us much needed practice. We were successful in our zone in both A and B teams, but Commercial High School defeated the A team by one goal in the final. The B team, however, defeated Clayfield College in the final by twenty goals to five. Congratulations, Commercial High School, and we hope to meet you again next year.

noon tea and scoring. Results-"A" Team:

B.G.G.S. v I.G.G.S.-won by B.G.G.S. B.G.G.S. v B.S.H.S.-won by B.G.G.S.

B.G.G.S. v Somerville House-won by B.G.G.S. B.G.G.S. v St. Margaret's-won by B.G.G.S. B.G.G.S. v St. Hilda's-won by B.G.G.S. B.G.G.S. v Commercial H.S.-won by Commercial. Results-"B" Team: B.G.G.S. v I.G.G.S.-won by B.G.G .S. B.G.G.S. v B.S.H.S.-won by B.G.G.S.. B.G.G.S. v Somerville House-won by B.G.G.S. B.G.G.S. v St. Margaret's-won by B.G.G.S. B.G.G.S. v St. Hilda's-draw. B.G.G.S. B.G.G.S. v Clayfield College-won by B.G.G.S.

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"B" BACKETBALL TEAM. Judith Rowe, Andrea Vidgen, Joyce Blackburn, Janice Johnston, Lorna Campbell, Barbara Beaumont, Joan Prideaux,

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BASKETBALL CRITICISMS Helen Pickburn-goaler-goaled reliably throughout the season, but her movements could have been faster. Noela Carr-assistant goaler-only member new to school com- petition, but she goaled conscientiouslY and her dodging was good. Jocelyn Beak-wing-was a fast and efficient attack player, whose interception and jumping were an asset to the team. Judith Robins-centre-combined well with both wings and her passes were well controlled. Kay Valle-defence wing-helped maintain speed in the centre court and her defence work was sound. Pat Stephenson-defence-played steadily throughout the season, but she could make more use of jumping ability. - L.K. , VI. Lucille Kipps-defence goaler-has proved a very satisfactory captain. Her defence work improved throughout the season, although, at times, she was slow to intercept. -S.R. TENNIS NOTES This year has been a successful one both within the school itself and in lnterschool matches. The "A" team, after a closely fought match against Clayfield College, reversed last year's defeat by winning the Premiership for the first time since 1951. The "B" team won its final match also, regaining the pennant lost to Clayfield College last year. Many thanks to the Old Girls who gave us valuable practice in all three matches on Old Girls' Day. Increased enthusiasm has been shown in tennis this year, particularly in the lower school, and practice is not confined to the teams . Further interest was brought about by the int_roduc- tion of lnterschool matches for under 15 years of age . This has encouraged the younger girls to develop their talents, and has _given them an opportunity of playing for the school. In these matches we were successful , and we extend our thanks to Somer- ville House, St. Margaret's and St. Aidan's for making teams available. At present the Interform tournament and School Champion- ships are in progress. Interest is high and we should see some exciting matches before they are finished. Our sincere thanks go to Mr. Moon for his valuable coach- in:5 and advice and to him and Miss Palmer for their encourage- ment of tennis throughout the school. We should also like to thank the girls who helped with scoring and with afternoon teas.

'"A" TENNIS TEAM. Standing-Geraldine Walden (!ina! match only}, Mary Finlayson, Dawn Guyomar . Seated-Margaret Turner (Vice-Captain), Margaret Stubbs-Brown (Captam) .

RESULTS OF TENNIS MATCHES "A" GRADE

B.G.G.S. v I.G.G.S.-won by B.G.G.S. by 33 games. B.G.G.S. v B.S.H.S.-won by B.G.G.S. by 19 games . B.G.G.S. v Somerville House - won by B.G.G.S. by 30 games. B.G.G.S. v St.Margaret's-won by B.G.G.S. by 39 games. B.G.G.S. v St. Hilda's-won by B.G .G.S. by 9 games. B.G.G.S. v ClaYfield College-won by B.G.G.S. by 7 games. "B" GRADE B.G.G.S. v. I.G.G.S.-won by B.G.G.S. by 30 games. B.G.G.S. v B.S.H.S-wop by B.G.G.S. by 30 games. B.G .G .S. v Somerville House - won by B.G.G.S. by 16 games. B.G.G.S. v St. Margaret's-won by B.G.G.S. by 25 games . B.G.G.S. v St. Hilda's-won by B.G.G.S. by 33 games. B .G.G.S. v Clayfield College - won by B.G.G.S. by 14 games .

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Margaret Stubbs-Brown, Tennis Captain, has good ground strokes and volley, but she should speed up her footwork. Her sound knowledge and ability to impart team spirit played an important part in the team's success. -E.F.M. DEBATING CLUB NOTES We began the Year by welcoming Miss McNamara as our new Staff Member, and we are indebted to her for her help and encouragement throughout the year. Our thanks are due also to Miss Crooks, Miss Paterson, Miss Francis and Miss Green, whr,) have adjudicated debates; we particularly thank Miss Green for giving us a talk on debating technique, which was both informa- tive and entertaining. Two enjoyable interschool debates were held, our team being successful in each one. The first, against the Brisbane Grammar School, was "That Ignorance is Worse than Intoler- ance." We were invited to the State High School to debate "That the Advantages of Automation will Eventually Outweigh the Dis- advantages" and the team and supporters were entertained to supper afterwards. The usual interform debates have so far run to schedule and a good standard has been maintained. The winners of the III, IV and V Form rounds were Illd, IVb and Vb respectively. Illd defeated IVb in a debate on the topic, "That Youth is Deteriora- ting" and will meet Vb in the semi-final debate-"That a Univer- sity Education for Women is Justified ." We await with interest the semi-final and finals of the inter- form debates for this year, and we hope for an increased interest in the Debating Club in 1957. -L.R. (Vb) DRAMATIC CLUB NOTES This year has been an enjoyable one for those associated with the Dramatic Club. We began the year with a large mem- bership and interest has not waned. During first term meetings were held almost every Wednes- day and the_se hav~ been contin!Jed. Form plays have been pre- sented and mterestmg talks have ben given by Mrs. Stenders and Miss Francis. Girls have also performed individual items . We would like to thank Miss Francis for lending us records of "The Snow Goose" which were greatly appreciated by club members. At play night on 3rd December VI Form will present scenes. from "Pygmalion," IV Form a scene from "Julius Caesar" and

CRITICISM OF THE .JEAM Margaret Turner. As vice-captain she has been most help- ful in encouraging the teams. Her excellent net play, and her forehand drive and service have made her a strong and reliable member. We regret that she was prevented by injury from play- ing in the final match. Mary FinlaYson is a consistent baseline player who has combined with Margaret Turner to form a sound doubles com- bination. Her volley has improved, but she will need to put more effort into this and her service, both of which are not equal to her ground strokes at present. Dawn Guyomar began the season as an inexperienced doubles player but her strong service and volley, and her swift- ness on the court have made her a valuable team member. Her placement of return of service could be improved. Geraldine Walden, who replaced Margaret Turner in the final match against Clayfield College, gave a creditable per- formance and displayed a fine match temperament. However, she must learn that the ball should not always be hit hard and must learn to select the right ball to volley.

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"B" TENNIS TEAM. Pauline Hamilton, Judith Smith, Anne Melville, Flo.tine Hulton.

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At the beginning of the year six team members were chosen. Members of the team take it in turn to conduct the meetings. Early in the year a film, "God the Creator," was shown after school on a Friday instead of the lunch hour meeting. We have been visited by manY speakers, one of whom was Miss Turner of the British Syrian Lebanese Mission. Other speakers were Mr. John Moody, B.A., who belongs to the School of Linguistics, Mrs . Chenoweth, our former leader, Miss Alleyne, lecturer in Social Studies at the University, and Miss King, a staff worker of the Inter-Varsity Fellowship. Crusader Camps, held during all vacations, have played an important part in the lives of Grammar Crusaders who have attended them. The May Camp was held at Tamborine with Mrs. Fisher as Commandant. Nine girls went to Warwick for the August Camp. In January a Camp will be held at Lamington. At one meeting, some of the girls who went to Warwick spoke on Camp Memories . Before the end of term, a presentation of badges and certificates will take place. Grammar Crusaders were represented at two important Crusader gatherings, the Com- bined Rally and the Picnic. We feel that Crusaders have played an important part in our school lives by helping us to applY our Christian principles to practical everyday living, at school, at home and in our churches. -J.Z. In the beginning the meetings were held fortnightly but are now held every Tuesday during the lunch hour. There are two study groups led by Miss Campbell and ~iss Wy~ey ..we ~ave been studying St. Luke's Gospel and some mterestmg d1scuss10ns have arisen from this studY which has proved helpful to many members. The Rev . Gregory Needham presented badges to a number of girls in second term. These badges are in the form of small blue crosses and denote membership of the World Student Christian Federation. Members of the Movement have attended Interschool evenings during tne year organised by the Schools Committee and a combined camp was held at Tallebudgera in the August holidays . Although membership has been small this year we hope that when the Movement becomes established the numbers will grow. -M.G. STUDENT CHRISTIAN MOVEMENT NOTES The Brisbane Girls' Grammar School branch of the Student Christian Movement began in first term this year.

a one-act play and III and V Forms will also present one-act plays . Before play night we are hoping to purchase some light- ing equipment. We would like to extend our thanks to Miss Munro and other members of the staff who have helped and encouraged us through- out the year. -J.R., VII> SCIENCE CLUB NOTES Take a large group of Grammar School girls, add a number of prominent guest speakers and mix we11. To the mixture add some girls who volunteered to give short talks and perform unusual experiments; mix thoroughly again and what have you? The B.G.G.S. Science Club. This year has been another very enjoyable one from all points of view. We have held our meetings regularly every fourth Thursday, and the attendances have always been good, especially when we have had a guest speaker. Our guest speakers have included Mr. S. B. Watkins, the Government Analyst, who spoke to us about the "Work Done in the Government Chemical Laboratories," which was of great value to girls wishing to make analytical chemistry their career; Mr. Puregger, who told us about the purification of Brisbane's water supply, which gave us an insight into what is being done behind the scenes to safeguard our health; and Mr. Mack, Curator of the Queensland Museum, who told us about an expedition into the Atherton Tableland to obtain specimens, some of which he brought to show us how rich in animal life Australia is . Our thanks go too, to Mrs. Powell , who told us about her work with metals during the war to make alloys suitable for ships, and alsc to those girls who gave us interesting talks and performed short experiments . As you can see 1956 has been an excellent year for us , and we thank all those who have worked to make it so successful especially Miss Crooks, Mrs. Powell and Mrs. Ryland. ' -K.B., YL CRUSADER NOTES For most of the year Crusader meetings, under the leader- ship of Mrs. L. C. Fisher, B.Sc., have been held during Friday lunch hour in Sixth Form room, but our meeting-place has now been changed to Ilia Form room, where the piano is used to accompany our chorus singing. Most meetings have been well attended .

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NANGRAM About fifteen miles from the township of Condamine is a propertY called "Nangram." When we visited it, we were anxious to see the Nangram lagoon, and a Leichhardt tree which have attracted much local interest. Ludwig Leichhardt on his last expedition followed the Con- damine River for some miles, and when he made a camp he carved his initials into a tree to mark the spot. Other "L" trees have been seen in the district, so that we thought Leichhardt must have been to Nangram on his trip. On the trunk of a great Coolibah tree we saw two L's, which looked as if they had been there for well over a hundred years. The bark of the tree had nearly grown over the scars, so that they were not easy to see from a distance, and while we were inspect- ing the marks closely, someone noticed other scars in the bark. We were able to pick out indistinct letters which we supposed were the initials of Leichhardt's travelling companions. These initials had been carved in a straight line around the tree with the L's in the middle . It was most disappointing to find that the two L's were not Leichhardt's initials but only the middle letters of the word "Miller," which had been carved there about twenty-five years ago by an old ringbarker. The Nangram lagoon proved to be a gem set in the scrub land. The water was strikingly blue and bordered by a thick band of dark green that contrasted sharplY with the brown landscape. This green border was the leaves of hundreds of lotus plants or Nangram lilies, stretching in some places for yards into the water. It is thought that the seeds were brought to the lagoon by early Chinese settlers, for the plants are well known in Japan . Unlike water lilies the leaves and the flowers stand about four or five feet above the water. Each round leaf is about twenty inches across and each flower is as large as a dinner plate . The flowers are a mauve pink with a hard golden centre sur- rounded by stamens. When the petals fall off the centre develops with the seeds in it. While the seeds are green they have a nutty flavour and are most palatable. For many years no one knew about the lilies because a high flood had covered them with silt, and no plant grew. Another flood washed all this soil away; however, and the lilies now grow in profusion. People have tried unsuccessfully to grow them in other places, but they thrive onlY at Nangram. The lagoon is a bird sanctuary and rare birds like the jacana and the crested grebe can be seen there, as well as black swans, pelicans and wild ducks. Wild pigs thrive nearby and spoil the

EVENING Evening, your serenity steals over me, Your colours whisper soft a reverie. The motionless sea is pastel placid blue, The sky rises above it, mantel-like, Composed of violet, pink, and orange hue Merging into cream and muted tones. A gum stands silhouetted bold, Black against a cloud of sombre grey, While beside, a quaint and gnarled tree Completes your portrait, fading blissful day.

-CORAL ANN READDY, Form Ya.

- MANCEL ELLIS, IVA.

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plants when they come down for a drink, but the lilies always. grow again. Many aboriginal relics have been found near the lagoon and it is supposed that the natives came to eat the seeds in the sum- mer time . Whatever their reason for going there now, people can have a most enjoyaable and interesting outing. -J.J. VI. A RE-EDUCATION CENTRE Solid red brick with dark brown roof and double storeyed, the home stands on a hill from which can be seen a city on one side and the bush on the other. Mount Maria is one of the Good Shepherd homes scattered throughout the world. The nuns , members of the Good Shepherd Order, pledge themselves to the amelioration of the lot of unfortunate women and girls in any circumstances in which they may be found. The nuns are fine women, highly educated, and selflessly devoted to their work . They have a rare insight into human nature and set a fine example for those whom they re-educate, to follow . The founder of this order of nuns was deeply disturbed by the unfor- tunate existence of many young Parisiennes and opened the first Good Shepherd home in France. Mount Maria has fine modern dormitories, shower and bath- rooms, dining room, kitchen, domestic science rooms , schoolroom, music room and theatrette which would be the envy of any girls' secondary school. The inmates of the home work in a highly mechanized laundry in which are laundered sheets, towels and table linen from city hotels and cafes. Mount Maria stands on part of several acres of fertile land. The home is almost self-supporting. Each day, the man in charge of the dairy milks the small herd of cows which thrive on the river flats at the bottom of the hill. Fruit trees grow in the hard earth fowl yards. Gooseberries and mulberries grow in wild profusion in the large turkey pen. All the girls in the home are given Home Science lessons . It is most important that all should learn how to care for a home and that they should learn how to maintain a good standard of living in following the economies of housekeeping. On the ground floor is situated a large, light and airy kitchen with tables, stoves, cupboards, sinks and refrigerators, conveniently diotri- buted. Tables are covered with green laminex and painted the same buttercup yellow as the walls and the ceiling. The stainless steel sinks are set in the laminex topped cupboards around the wall. There are a coke Aga stove, wood stove, gas and electric stoves. In being taught to use all kinds, the girls are prepare( for life in the city or country.

Many visitors to the home have been intrigued by the flower- making, lace work and crocheting the girls do . The music, art of speech, gymnastic and dramatic work of the girls are of an ex- cellent standard. Many girls, on entering the home, have never as much as touched a violin or piano . All are given the oppor- tunity to learn and it is amazing to witness the progress made . In working for eisteddfods and concerts the girls are given an interest . They cannot be left idle, and in taking part in these activities they find the satisfaction of achievement. . Those. resp~nsible for the girls ' re-education are intensely mterested m their work. They have some failures but many successes . Much too little is known of the good work these people are doing. Nevertheless they find their lives full and satisfying for they are practising their Christian beliefs. - YVONNE HARRIS, Vlb_ "SOUTHAM DELABERE" Before I came to Australia I lived in Southam, a little Cots- wold village, the history of which can be traced back to the ~iddle Ages .. One of the oldest buildings, "Southam Delabere," IS now occupied by a large girls' school which I attended . The history _of "Sou_tha:n Delabere" begins in the early fifteenth century, for at this time a band of monks built a small monastery and school. Here the kindly monks cared for lepers and the "lepers room, " which is entered by a small outside stair~ c~se, _still remains. The lepers could watch the monks worship- pmg m the chapel through a tiny slit in the wall of their room. In the sixteenth century the monastery was taken over by ~or~ De ~a Bere who enlarged and altered the building to make It h1s family seat. The chapel also was enlarged and a minstrels ' gallery added so that it now became a place of feasting and drink- ing instead of worship . On the south side of the building is a vast lawn rising to· a natural stage at one end. Here, on long summer evenings min-· strels would perform to the Lord and his familY . A rose garden, long grassy walks, and a shrubbery also form part of the grounds. Hidden behind the shrubs are the stables and coach houses, with small rooms to accommodate the coachmen. At the gate there is a lodge house where once a lodge keeper lived. In about 1890 the last Lord de la Bere died and the build- ing was taken over by a Trus-t Fund until 1947 when it was. bought by Oriel School. _However, . t_hrough all thes_e changes, on a long summer ' s: evemng the spmt .of the past still seems to cling to the ivy clad walls, and even the presence of modern school girls cannot dispel the monastic atmosphere of the fifteenth century. - ANNE ALEXANDER, Va .

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NURSERY RHYMES Those nursery rhymes with their ageless charm, which we have all learned to know and love so well, have their origin very often in history, and as they are sung, an event or character from the past comes magically to life again. When children sing, "Polly, Put the Kettle On," little do they realize that they are singing of a courageous act, typical of many following the reign of the unfortunate Charles I. Polly was the daughter of a Cavalier for whom the Roundheads were searching. One day they came when he was hidden in his own house, but his wife successfully misled them by her clever enter- tainment. Her daughters, Polly and Sukey, assisted their mother by providing the refreshments, as the children tell us in the rhyme . Another favourite nursery song is, "Mary, Mary, Quite Con- trary," which is said to refer to Ann Boleyn, for whom Henry VIII built Hampton Court Palace, and the beautiful Kew Gardens which surround it. Originally, this rhyme was: "Ann Boleyn, Ann Boleyn, How is your garden growin'?" A RoYal lady is again portrayed in the old rhyme, "The Queen of Hearts," as the Queen of Hearts was Elizabeth, daughter of James I of England. The Princess married the King of Bohemia, and was so well loved that she was called the Queen of Hearts. In her early life, however, she had been crossed in love, and had lost a great part of her . personal fortune to the / Knave of Hearts, as the rhyme tells. One of our favourite and oldest nursery rhymes is, "Mary Had a Little Lamb," which was orh:?;inally sung very contemptu- ously in France about the fourteenth century. At this time, the son of the Lord of the Province of Dauphiny, then first called the Dauphin, fell violently in love with a young French girl by the name of Marie. The infatuated youth used to follow her everywhere, even to her classes in needlework and music, and was looked upon with disgust by the peasantry, who called him "Marie's Lamb." The historical background enriches for us the meaning of these nursery rhymes, which will always remain among the favourites of a nation's literature, for these rhymes preserve for us all some of the delight and wonder of our childhood. - CORAL ANN READDY, Form Va. BEFORE THE PLAY You tiptoe into the darkened wings past the other actors waiting ready for the first scene. You mouth hurried "Good Lucks" as you pass, and receive them absentlY. Is your belt

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