December 1966 School Magazine

Brisbane Girls' Grammar School Magazine

December, 1966

December, 1966

Brisbane Girls' Grammar .School Magazine

Swimming was perhaps our least glorious event when we finished fifth. In Athletics however, we were much more success- ful, gaining second place overall and the England fnter-house Cup for Relays. Special praise goes to two of our number who proved themselves champions in Inter-School competition - Valda July and Bronwyn Reynolds. The Junior Basketballers were more successful than their Senior counterparts when they reached the final. The Tennis team was a good one though not sufficiently good to thwart opposition. The Volleyball team played Lilley house in the finals and was narrowly defeated. Susan Guymer was our most suc- cessful gymnast , being named Senior Individual Champion. The team came third. At present , Woolcock is winning the Lifsaving Competition and we hope that this position will be maintained. Our thanks go to Alison Hill, Jeanette Howman and Laurel Richards for their invaluable assistance in the Choral Competition where we were placed third. The Senior Debating team has been more successful than the Junior one by reaching the final. On School Day, Woolcock raffled a wall mirror, donated by Mr. Mawhinney, and a beautiful doll , dressed by Mrs . Hill . We extend our sincere appreciation to both these generous people. The money raised was sent to the "Save the Children Fund", under whose guidance we sponsored Mutirel Kalem, our Pakistani friend. Co-operation has been a key word in Woolcock House this year and we have always had willing girls capable of any task. We are also greatly indebted to Mrs . McDonald and to our house mistresses, Mrs. Stenders, Mrs. Kugelman, Mrs . Williams and Miss Sherrington for their help and guidance and encouragement in all that we undertook. A great deal of talent and ability in the Junior members of the House augurs well for success in future years. I therefore feel confident in the hope that Wool- cock will proceed from strength to strength. - E.J .K. BOARDERS'NOTES Barbecues and ballet, dances and diversions, examinations and expectations, picnics and pictures - a mixture of bitter and sweet , such has been our lot this year. To share these experiences with us we have had two new mistresses, namely Miss Hardcastle and Miss Gerrard. Unfortunately Miss Hardcastle was absent for several weeks . Miss Jull, an old girl and future boarding mistress, did relief duty. At the beginning of second term our A.F.S . student, Peggy, spent a week as a boarder . We hoped she enjoyed our company as much as we enjoyed hers. 24

Marie Robinson, "Miss Boarder, 1966", was crowned by Miss Whittaker and Joanne Woolcock named " Princess" of the Junior School. In the boarders annual Tennis competition, Fifth Form proved themselves to be the champions by winning both the doubles and singles . Boarders again showed their willingness to part1c1pate in inter-house and inter-school athletics and swimming, being well represented in both and performing very well indeed in Boarders versus Day Girls events . Boarders have also been active in Drama and Mime, Debating, Madrigal, Gymnastics, Tennis and Basketball . Special mention must be made of the Presbyterian Choir which sings at St . Paul's every second Sunday. The highlight of their year was the broadcasting of a service, in which they sang, by National Radio . We would particularly mention Carolyn Ker who sang a solo beautifully, and the choir's conductor, Janice Page . To conclude a successful year , the Boarders' Stall raised $560 which will be used to provide further amenities for the boarders. We would like to thank Mrs. Catt and the Staff for th_eir well appreciated advice and assistance during the year and wish them and all boarders the best for the future. - A.B.C.D. SOFTBALL NOTES, 1966 This is the second year that a team was entered in the Q .G .S.S.S.A. softball competition. The team's hard practice and the experience gained from numerous unofficial matches proved very valuable to the team and resulted in two victories and a draw. We would like to thank Mrs. Winter for the time she sac- rificed and the support she gave the team throughout the season. We would also like to congratulate St . Peter's College for their effort in defeating Brisbane State High School and winning the pennant . With the enthusiasm in the lower forms , future teams should prove equally strong. Team Criticism Susan Brown ( first base )-Susan has improved greatly through- out the season and rarely allowed a ball to be overthrown on first base . Her batting was strong. Susan Byth ( Right outfield )-Susan has a strong consistent throw but her batting is fair. Margaret Haken ( Third base )- Margaret's movements on the field could be faster . Her batting was consistent. 25

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