December 1956 School Magazine

Brisba~e Girls' Grammar School Magazine

December, 1951>·

December, 1955

1Jrisban.e Girls' Grammar School Magazine

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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- M.S.B. , VI.

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

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