December 1967 School Magazine

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"t-hfol{,'uo, srEWARr T he dream is born of a seed and like a plant it flou,rishes and wilts and shoots again uith hopes and fears and plans until it flowers into action. Then begins the hard fisht to achieaement with its obstacles, its pro gress and its setbacks . But once the goal is reached I'{othing can equal the pride and exultation at the moment o!, achieuement. i;;,i2' o::;i l;,ii:t, ti ;':,vtin ss T he preceding battle becomes a. iay, a. test of endurance already passed. T he challenge of the luture caltr be f aced with conf idence. Y oung people are always f illed with hish hopes and plans. Since we shall be the adults of tomorrou), I think it is good to be ambitious, good to practise at school, aiming as hish as our indiuidual abilities allow. It is most important to assess our capabilities care- fully before setting our goal. Il ue aim at An impos- sible goal, the strain to reach that goal is excessiae and does not bring results. We are filled with a sense of our own failure, w/tereas if only tDe had aimed at the right goal, u)e could haae been successful. Again we must be careful that ambition does not becorne an oaer-rLtlins passion, defeating all sense of moral ualues. When ambition results in unsuupulous, self ish actions, harmful to others, then it becomes a uice. Arnbition should be a diiuins force for good. Once ue haue chosen our goal, oflce ue are abso' lutely sure it is the risht goal, ue rnust work hard to attain that goal; but ue must also remember not to be rr.tthless in achieuing our own ends, nor to be conceited

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IN MEMORIAM Mrs , Ida Todd taught at this school for many years, both in a full time and part-time capacity, and after her retirement often came to our assistance when a member of the staff was unexpect- edly required. Her recent death ended a life enriched by a classical education, seldom enjoyed today, and she imparted to others her love of the classics for her teaching of Latin was of a very high standard. Her pupils were indeed fortunate to have as a teacher, a scholat of such calibre, and will remember her with respect and gfatitude. To, those of us who taught with her she will be affection- ately remembered as a loyal and co-operative colleague, and a huppy companion. Going back still further, there will be those rvho will remember Goody Sole as one of the best hockey players the University of Queensland has ever had. Hers 'u/as a good life in every sense of the word and I feel enriched for having been privileged to share a little of it with het. My last visit to her in hospital was an experience which I shall . always remember. Never have I found an acceptance of death with such serenity. For her "in the valley of tha shadow of death" there was no fear, no self-pity; no thought for herself . It was she who consoled her relatives and friends and who uras malcing preparations for those she would leave behind. To come into contact with such courage, such resignation to the inevitable is an experience afforded to few and it was my lot at the bedside of Mrs. Todd. A11 who knew her grieve for her passing and offer to her relatives deepest sympathy.

UR.R.ENT EVENTS At the end of the second term lve were somy to say goodbye to Mr, and Mrs. Winter, who went to Canada,- X7e uppr.ciate aiJ the valuable tirne and energy she spent in training the i.*.r. \7e welcome Miss Heindorff as our second rportr mistress. $7e were huppy to have Miss Brook during her uirit to us in second term. ' In the last week of second term several interesting excursions were held for the Second, Third and Sixth Formers. 26th-27th Jrly - The Juniors sat for their Commonwealth Scholarship examinations 1st August The fnterschool Athletics Carnival \r/as held at -Lang. Park. Our congratulations go to Brisbane State High School for winning the Junior and Aggregate Cups; to St. Mar- garet's for winning the fntermediate Cup,,and oni own team for rvinning the Senior Crrp. 5th August - This year, for the first time, the School Dance was held in Second Term instead of Third Term; ure found this a better affangement. \(/e should like to thank Mrs. McDonald mernbers of tfre Siuff, unJ ;d Parents' and Friends' Associatiori who rnade this most enjoyable evening such a success 9th August - Careers Evening u/as held at School , \7e ate vgry grateful to the Old Girls who were counsellors, and to those who arranged this most instructive and helpful evening. 9th Septernber An Asffonornical Field Night was held at the School. Several telescopes were set up uro,rnd the grounds, and a member of the Queensland Asmonomical Society at each to explain the proceedings, then films 'u/ere shown in the library, \(/e thank the Society and Mrs. Carseldine for organi zing this very interesting and insuuctive evening. L2th September - England, having defeated lWoolcock and Griffith, 'uvon the finals of the Interhouse Junior Basketball against Lilley, who had defeated Gibson 13th September The finals of the Senior Interhouse Basketball u/ere played betrveen Griffith and \Toolcock, Griffith having defeated Gibson and Lilley. Griffith was the winning team. 16th Septernber School Day vras once again a most enjoy- able success. Most of the proceeds, totalling over $1500, went into the School Improvement Fund, from which was bought a painting bv Elizabeth Cummings , &fr old girl of some renown. 19th September - Two old girls of the school who are study- ing Occup ational Therapy, gave some of the Fifth and Sixth

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Formers a most interesting lecture about their studies. Undoubt- edly this helped sorne of us to choose Occupational Therapy as our cafeer. 22nd September The School was fortunate enough to be shown films and given a lecture bv the well-known Naturalist, Vincent Serveflty, who presented the same programme to the public at the Albert Hall that night. 23riJ September The Interhouse Gymnastics provided a most enjoyable morning, with Gibson coming first with 44I ,L polnts, followed bv England 439.8 points, Griffith 41.9,9, points, Lilley 418.8 points, and \il7oolcock 378.4 points. The individuai placings were: II Form, Margaret Sockhill 26.5; III Forrn, a tie, Bronwyn Reynolds and Linda Kleimeyer 24.6; IV Form, Marilyn Miller , 27 .3; V Forrn, Megan Thomas 25 .3, and VI Form, Mar- garet Miller 25. 28th September Mr, Speamitt kindlv gave up his time to judge the Interhouse Singing Competition, placing England first with 1'66 points, closely followed bv Griffith L65, Gibson L63, Woolcock 76L, and Lillev 1.ig. 30th September - The Gymnastics Competition between St. Margaret's, Clavfield College, Glennie Memo fiaI School and Grarnmar was held here. The judges, provided by the Queensland Amateur Gymnastic Association, placeC St. Maryaret's B team first, Grammar second and Clayfield College third. In the A Grade competition Grammar came first, St. Margaret's second , Clayfield College third and Glennie fourth. 4th October - On behalf of the School, the Lifesaving team captains, Barbam Hamis and Barbaru Palethorpe, accepted the Soden Shield for Lifesaving. This shield is awarded to the School with the highest points gained for awards done during the year. 6th October The Public Speatr

MISS M. A. MACMILLAN - A TRIBUTE During the last few years the School has lost the services of sorne of the finest members of staff it has ever had, and the first person to 'whom we pay uibute in these pages is Miss Mary Alexis Macrnillan, who is remembered bv many hundreds of friends and old girls of the School Miss Macmillan graduated from the University of Queensland in 1919 with honours in Modern Languages and Literature, and after teaching for some years at her old school, the Rockhampton Girls' Grammar School, she travelled in L925 to France, where she held the position of Assistante Anglaise at the Ecole Normale de Tours. She joined the staff of the Brisbane Girls' Grammar School in January, 1926, and in 1,.930 was appointed Second Mislress, a position she held until her retirement as a fuIl-time member of staff in May, 1964. She continued to serve in a part- time capacity until December, L965. Until then, frorn L930, she was Senior English Mismess. Many old girls will remember, too, that she taught them French, Junior History and Modern History. From April to December, L957, during Mrs. McDonald's absence overseas, she was Acting Head Mismess, a position she filled with distinction. For forty years Miss Macmillan's influence vres felt in all corners of school life, so that it is impossible to thinlc of the School without associating her name rvith it. Her classes will remember her chiefly for her teaching of English, for the great love she bore for the subject in all its ramifications, and for her fine talent in inspiring so many, particularly at Senior level, to seek and find the best measures it offered. For those who wenr on ro the University she opened many doors. Sixth Forms will remem- ber her as a wise, exacting, but kindlv guide as Form Mismess for ovei thirty years. Boarders will remember her from L926 to L943 as a Resident Mistress who helped them more than they knew at the time, while there were many girls throughout the School who r,vill remernber with gratitude her great kindness when they needed it. h{iss Macmillan's service to the School was selfless, and as Second Mistress those services were ever available to any who needed them - Head Mistress, Staff or girls. She brought a fine intellect, high coutage, boundless energy and meticulous standards t o bear wherever those qualities u/ere needed. Countless demands were made on her time and talents, notably in School and Com- mon Roorn organization, and in carrying for many years much of

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the responsibility associated r,vith the for School concerts. Of the Staff she gave them of her best.

organising of and taining expected the best, and she

tress experienced members of staff were able to learn much from her. In the Common Room Miss Maclean is remembered with admiration and affection as a staunch colleague. Her warrn friendliness, her wide reading and varied interests added breadth and depth io her association with other members of the staff. For many years she acted as Business Managet of School Concerts, took a-lively interest in the judging of the Esther Beanland Sewing Cornpetition, and was an adjudicator of the annual Knitting Com- petition. - The staff , who kner,v her many-sided ability, were not there- fore surprised.- though the Fourth Forms v/ere amazed . - yhqn, for e rfiott time, on& during the absence of Mrs, Todd, she assumed full responsibility for thefu Latin classes . \7e remember her with gratitude and happiness in many ways, and we all wish her good health and the quiet ioy of a well- earned retirement. VALE E MRS. RYLAND At the end of L966 the school farewelled Mrs. Ryland. Mrs. Ryland had been with the school since L952, three of these years of service being spent as a visiting part-time mistress. Mrs. Ryland was held in great affection by staff and girls for she had the gift of being a sympathetic listener, possessing a great patience and-understanditg. Equally characteristic of her was the r.nr. of humour that so o{ten created around her a very htppy - indeed, a merry atrnosPhere. Her work was always of a very high standard, and many of the Old Girls of the school owe much to her early training. SIXTH FORM I\IOTES As the last of our Inter-School competitions draws near, and sporting activities cease, we Look ahead to studies, the Senior Examination and an unknown futute in a new type of world. Behind us, however, lies a year full of activity, fun and friendship, in work and sport, a yelar which will long remain in our memories. \ile would like to thank Mrs. NlcDonald, our Form Misffess, Miss Thonras, Miss Elliott, i{rs. Kugelman and Miss McNamata, and orher members of Staff for their help and encouragement during the year. The year's activities began early and no sooner were we back at School than teams had to be selected and early morning train- ing sessions started. These all paid dividends and many Sixths

Although n9t an OId Girl of this Grammar School, Miss Nlacmillan l.ut always been closely connected with ihut A5o.iu- tiono "an-q for years has been an honor ary rnember. Sn.- trit -u renrarkable lnemor)' for faces and names of girls whom rh. has taught, .for lh. really knew thern, and she rrrrrib.6 *unv ;f ;h;; arnong -h.t friends today. The record that she is .o*Jl]i"g ^U""i any- old girls and their present activities continues to gro]*, ;a nothing rvould give her greater happiness than ro be "inuna"t.d with letters from still more girls *fro have passed i6r";* ;h; School. Miss Macmillan has left us officially now, but she is still with us, -and all who have knor,vn her will r,vish her rnany more y"u., oi health and happiness ,anil close conract with the "School,'L;; ;; the same tirne, rnore leisure than she used to harr..- Thank you, Miss Macmillan, from us all. V.4X.E - MTSS M. A. MACX.E,AN At the end of last year the School regretfully said farewell to yet another of its most devoted membJrs of ifr. slaff, Mirt Marion Maclean. \We have aIl missed her very much. Miss Maclean began her long association with the School in Jtlyr Ig2& - when th. uras nppolrt.a i -u Tempo rary Mis6ess, serving in that capacity until ihe end of the yrit f., J aniury', !?39, she was appointed to the perrnarr.ri staff ur" Senioi Mathematics Misffess. In December, 1,965, she t.lirq,risheJ fr}l- time work but rernained on the staff. at a part-time mistress until her retirernent in December, 1966. ' Miss Maclean inspired her pupils with a love of her subject and showed them the meaning. bf ^itrt.llectual int"grity Bur she was rnore th?q a very fine teaclrer of A{athematics: -she taught h.; sl:bject to girls, - and- those who were fortunate .norrgh ; -pr;; through her hands valued the warm hurnan i.tutiomhtp which she so easily established in the classroom, She was intereit.J i" tt-r.it well-being as people,- and although she ser u.ty hdfi ,iandurd, of r.rtortr< and conduct, she*.was always ready to giu. oT h.r rfi;;rht and understanding. Those tutrr. qualiiies were srrongl;'l;;- dence in het wotk as a Form Misiress, putli."i ^;{;-;i Fifth and sixth Form level, u"J trtl.iv- ur'" u House Mirtr.rr." io,rng., and

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Janet Fell won her heat in the "Jaycees" Public Speaking Competition and Helen Anderson gained third place in the Bris- bane Section of the "student of the Year" Quest conducted by the Brisbane Quota Club. Exciternerrt rnounted as the term drew to a close and aIL thoughts were on fashions and d.ecorations for the Senior Dance. This year, for the first time, the Dance was held on the last Sat- urday of Second Term, and the formal govrns added elegance to a wonderful evening. For the final weekend of the Term, some of us were pniv- ileged to attend a United Nations Seminar at Camp Warrawee, Petrie. This was attended bv other Secondary Schools and the kno'uvledge gained, together rvith the companionship, led to a stimulating weekend. The holidays over, we returned to School to eight weeks' work, but much of our time and attention was given to School Day, which was a great success , Sixth Forms presented the Reindeer Post, Christmas Gift Shop, "The Aquarium" - General Store, a Coffee Shop and a Fashion Parade. The dny 'was a very huppy, though busy one, and the School looked really festive with its gay posters and decorations. Interhouse Competitions in Basketball, Volleyball, Singing, and Gymnastics, were held. The Inter-school Gymnastics resulted in a win for the Grammar School and the Sixth Form representa- tive was the Ca$tain, Maryaret Miller. A1l clubs have functioned well under the leadership of the Senior Girls and we thank the rest of the School for the support given. Another aspect of our School life was the making of form rugs and articles to be given to charitable institutions. As the yeat draws to a close, the choice of careers occupies our minds and we extend our grateful thanks to the Parents' and Friends' Assocoiation for providing us with a Careers' Evening. The advice readily available vras both varied and informative and of great assistance to the girls. So with our schooling nearly behind us, we turn to say farc- well, our best wishes going to the Fifth Forms for their task of leadership ahead next yeat. As we enter a new life, we leave behind these, our finest years of school life. The invaluable experi- ence we have gainecl will, \trtre hope, have strengthened our charac- ters and developed a sense of responsibility , all, of which ate synonymous with our School.

u/ere successful in School teams. Barbam Harris captained the Swimrning team and, with Barbam Palethorpe, the Lifesaving team, which, although they did not win, performed creditably. For the first time in the School, four girls were successful in ob- taining the Distinction Award, the highest award in Lifesaving available to a schoolgirl. They are Helen Abrahams, Susanne Squire, Barbaru Harris and Barbaru Palethorpe, and 'ure con- gratulate them on their achievements. The Softball team had a very successful season, winning the prerniership bv quite a large rnargin. Sixth Form was represented by the Captain, Helen Abraharns and Barban 8e11. \(e were fortunate in being able to attend the College Players' presentation of "Ifamlet" at the Festival Hall, and this proved an excellent aid to our understanding of the play. Eventu ally, after Term examinations, the May vacation ab rived and alrnost half of Sixth Form spent a wonderful week on a Zoology Excursion to Heron Island, r,vhere much fun was had, interspersed with Zoology! \We would like to thank Miss Tuckett, Miss Neil and Mr. and Mrs. \Tinter for their magnificent organiza- tion of the uip. X7hen Second Term began, the n'eeks ahead seemed very busy and Sixth Form were involved in all spheres. After many practices, the School Concert was held in a successful and enjoy- able manner, with Sixth Formers shorrring their talents in singing, acting and dancing. Many Seniors were chosen for Basketball and Tennis teams. Glenda Hardy was Basketball captain and Barban Hawcroft cap- tain of Tennis. The Seniol girls, uncler the leadership of Robvn Aydon, Glenda Hardy and Barbarc Palethorpe, proved very suc- cessful in the Inter-School Athletics bv sharing with Brisbane State High School the Senior Crp. Both Robyn and Glenda were awarded Blues with Robyn breaking a record established in L939. Pockets fol Athletics and Ball games u/ere awarded to many other gids. During Second Term too, there were Zoology and Geography Excursions and a History Seminar at the Brisbane Boys' Grammar School. \fle sincerely thank the staff who made these informative outings possible. The French students were fortunate to see the play "Les Femmes Savantes" in the Citv Ha1l. Penelope Berry vron 'an Honourable Mention in the Alliance Francais Competition and fourth prize in the Goethe Competition.

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FIFTH F'ORM NOTES V is not only Ih. ol-d Roman numeral for five; it srands for vicrory; due to the Fifths the School has been helped ro victory in many fields. Firstly we must congratulate Rebecca Kugeimas (VB) who worl the Robert Funnel Memo fial Medal {or the most outstanding Junior Pass in the Brisbane Electorate. Good luck for the future, Rebecca. The School Pebating Team consisted of K. Andersen, R. Kugeh,nas and C. Matheson, all from VB. Fifth Form *ur well r6p" resented and gained many honours in Athletics and swimrning. For swimming Megan Thomas (vD ) gained a Blue for breaking a record. S. Parkinson (VC) was in the A tennis team and E. Simp- son ( VC ) in the B team. Both these teams won the Premiership. Many Fifths played Basketball , D. Stevens ( VA ) was in the A team . M. Andrews ('VB), J.Sellars (VB), D. Verner (VD), helped the Softball tearn win the Premiership. fn the Fifth Form sec- tion of the House Gymnasrics, M. Thomas (VD ) scored the highest number of points and we wish L. Collins (VC ), \(/. Dixon (VA ) and Megan the besi of"luck in th; forthc"-i;; School competition. On School- duy VB and VC provided the fun, while VA and VD provided the food and drink. This year we welcorned many nevr girls to Fifth Form, especially Boarders. We hope they have enjoyed their first yer at Grammar. \We wish ih. Fourtirs- and Sixths aI[ the " ::J:i J3H'H'ff iTi"fi :# il^x,',*,:: ; ff*:o'

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Stenders (VA ), Mrs. Imhoff (VB ), Miss Neil (VC), and Mrs. Xfilliams (VD ), who have given so much help to us this year. \7e wish them a Merry Christrnas and a Prosperous New Year.

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School duy was very successful and enjoyed bv Third Formers aftet much prepafation. Our sincere thanks go to the Members of Staff , especially our Form Misttess, Miss Horton (IIIA), Mrs. Stephenson (IIIB), Mrs. Hoog Antink ( IIIC ), and Mrs. Florence ( IIID ), for their invaluable assistance thtoughout the year. Lastly, we wish the Juniors and Seniors success in the coming examinations and a Merry Christmas to members of staff and fellow students. SECOND FORM NOTES \te have enjoyed our first year at the School and have re- ceived help in every way from the staff and older girls. In spofting events we were vrell represented in swimming, lifesaving, softball, basketball, tennis, athletics and ball games. \7e urere very proud to have Ann lWest (IIB ) break the sixty yards tu elve years and under record at the G.P.S. Athletics. Margaret liockhill ( IIC ) also succeeded in winning the Second Form Inter- I:ouse Gym. School duy was a wonderful, new experience, which we shared with our parents. \We would like to thank our Form Mistresses, Mrs. Chowdhury {IIA), Mrs. McGaw (IIB), Mrs, Catt (IIC), and Mrs. Knight (IID ). Also we would like to thank Mrs. Needham and Mrs. Logan for their help and co-operation throughout the year. Lastly, we would like to wish the Seniors and Juniors the best of luck for their forthcoming exarninations, and thank the whole School sincerely for their wonderful help. ENGLAI\ID HOUSE I{OTES As L967 ends, so closes a very successful year for England House The year started well when we gained second place to Lilley, who defeated us by o narro'ur margin at the Inter-House Swimming Carnival. England has participated keenly in Lifesaving. Many girls of IV and VI Forms gained awar,Cs of varying degrees in F'irst Term and II, III and V Forms hope to qualify for awards this term. Second term activities also started r,vell when England gained first place in the Inter-I{ouse Athletics Carnival. The

FOURTH FOR.M NOTES The Fourth Forms have enjoyed a successful year in aIL their activities and hope to go out in a blaze of glory at the end of the yeff u'ith good junior iesults. Fourth Forrns v/ere weli represented in Inter-school Swim- ming and Lifesaving competitions and Athletics, Tennis and Basket- ball teams. Our heartiest congratulations to Barban Jordan ( IVB ) who gained a "Blue" for her per{ormance in the Athletics Carnival, Jrdv \flard ( IVC ), Alison Bruce (IVC ), Jane Robertson ( IVD ), Janet Findlay ( IVA ), Tania Gay (IVD ), Tess a Losan ( IVD ), and Ansena Neilson ( IVB ), for their success in School sporting teams . Marilyn Miller ( IVD ) represented Queensland in the Aus- malian Gymnastics Charnpionships, and \trre wish our Fourth Fotm Gymnasts the best of luck in the Inter-School competition. In cultural pursuits Ann Moores ( IVC ), and Margaret Gott- lieb ( IVC), gained second place in the German Poetry Speaking competition, while rnany girls participated in the School Concert and the Festival of Music. Our thanks to Mrs. Imhoff, who guided the Fourth Formers through their performance of a French play for the Alliance Francais. Other highlights were a Geology Excursion and a hiehlv successful school duy. \7e would particularly like to thank Mrs. McDonald, our Form Mistresses, IVIiss \Walton (IVA ), Mrs. Carseldine (IVB), Miss Hebden ( IVC ), Mrs. Martin ( I\rD ), and our teachers, for their understanding and guidance throughout the yeat, and take this opportunity of wishing them aII a Memy Christmas. THIRD FORM NOTES As the yeat is drar,ving to a close, 'u/e look back on what has been an eventful and most successful year for all Third Forms. Many girls participated in sports activities, performing ex- ttemely well. \We commend them all, especially \ilendy Parkinson ( IIIC ) , Julie Dickinson ( IIIC), Linda Kleimeyer ( IIIB ) , Dana Ivlawhinney ( IIID ), Bronwyn Reynolds ( IIIC ), and Sue Byth ( IIID ), who were outstanding , In swimming congratulations go to Robyn Mclune ( IIIA ) who tied for the Swimming Cup. In cultural activities, Dianne Swyer is to be congratulated for winning her section in the Goethe Verse Speaking Competition. \7e wish to thank the Science Mistresses for an enjoyable and rnost interesting time on the Science Excursions to Cedar Creek and Point Cartu'right.

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December, 1967

result was vety pleasing, for it was really due to the strong team spirit-, seen so well in the ball games, when we gained two first and four second places. \(/e were also very pro.td of Ann \West, our star individual performer, who broke a record in the Inter- School Athletics. The degree of success varied in our Junior and Senior Basketball tearns. The Senior team was eliminaied bv the eventual winners, but the Junior team played very well, gaining first place . Lilley again proved superior to us in the tennis finals and \X/oolcock defeated us in the final of the Volley Ball competition, \7e extend our congfatulations to both Houses. England will meet Gibson in the finals of the Senior Inter- House Debating Competition on the 2}th November. The Junior round is not yet cornpleted. The House Choir, under the leadership of Jrdv Plaistead, w-as, to our surprise and delight) successful in ths Inter-House Choral Contest. The adjudicator, Mr . Speamitt, remarked on the LrieL, _ s_tandard of all the singing , and the gr"at difficulty v,rhich faced him in separating the choiis, The Gymnastics Competition saw another second place for England, this time to Gibson bv a very narrow margin. -There is promising -material for next year in the Junior School and the present Fifth Form, As a House, England, through the Save the Children Fund, sponsors a sixteen-year-old Korean girl, Ku Ki Sun. At present a Christrnas hamper is being prepared for her which will include photcgraphs of the House and -School. A high level of House spirit has been shown throughout the \lear, and this we attribute largely to the encourag.m.nt of the House Misffesses, Miss Thornas, Miss Elliott, Miss Neil and Mrs. Chowdhury. \We extend our sincere thanks for this and their untiring support, advice and constant interest in all our activities. As we hand over the reins to the Fifth Form, secure in the knor,vledge _ that they will lead the House in upholding a high standard of sportsmanship next year, we wish them and-all other rnembers of England House every success. GItsSOI{ HOUSE NOTES For Gibson House , 1967 has not been one of our most successful yeal's in intet-house competition, but we have not ))

passed unnoticed and next yeffi we may again win some of those seemingly distant cups that have proved beyond our reach this yeat. Our team members were keen and interested in doing well, but a house must have a few outstanding competitors to shine. House spirit is evident in many girls, but I feel it is lack- ing in too many. Inter-house competition began with the s'uvimming and, although we came fifth, it \tr/as very pleasing to see a Gibson girl Megan Thomas win the Dr. Lockhart Gibson C,rp after swirnming outstanding races. This year saw the defeat of our basketball teanr for the first time in four years, and we con- gratulate Griffith and England on their performances. Un- fortun ately, our volleyball team lost in an exciting game with England. The athletics season arrived again, and Gibson took to the track with an enthusiasrn and sportsmanship of which I am proud. \We did not shine, but it was gratifying to see the house enjoy themselves and to have so many competitors in the events. Teamwork was very evident and resulted in our being runners-up to Griffith in the Relay Cup. But Gibson's year v/as not to end without success, and we won the inter-house gymnastics competition. This competition was marked bV general keenness, good work bv the competitors, and the outstanding contribution of two of our girls Megan Thomas and Margaret Sockhill who won the fifth form and second form prizes respectively. For Gibson House it was a wonderful close to inter-house sporting activities. Our cultural interests of last year have been maintained, and our senior debating team of Lynne S7ilson, Kristin Anderson and Christine Matheson has reached the finals in the inter-house com- petition: v/e wish them the very best of luck. The choir competition was held recently and, owing to the splendid work of Jane \Tilliams and Erica Young and the co-operation of the girls concerned, u/e were able to obtain third place. Cirristnras is drawing neerer and our house is preparing to send a gift of money to Abhaya Ruma Parasnis, a destitute Indian boy whom Gibson has "adopted", and we hope we can bring sorne happiness to him. The 1,967 house notes would not be complete without thank- ing the girls who participated willingly in house activities, special thanks being due to the sixth forrn members of Gibson, who have really been outstanding - especially in the athletics carnival and in preparation for the choir competition. I am extremely

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who knew they weren't born gymnasts, but were prepared to "give it a go" , and Gtiffith carne third after an enjoyable after noon. The cultural achievernents which Griffith has been so proud of in the past, seem to have been somewhat forsaken for our greater success in the field of sport ! Our senior debating team was eliminated early, and our house choir lost its three-year-hold on the trophy. Our choir did reach a very high standard, how- ever, and we vrere onl;t one point behind the winners, England, whom we congratulate. \ile are very grateful for the conscientious work of Rosslyn Pashen, our conductress, and Corliss Gustavson, our pianist, last year's winner of the \Tright Medal. i This year, bv exchanging letters, we have become acquainted with Cecelia Ratsoai, from Lesotho ( Basutoland ) whom Griffith sponsors through the "save the Children Fund". \fle have re- ceived her school neu/spaper, and sent her a scrapbook depicting the Queensland way of 1ife, made bv \fendy McDonald," our Junior Save the Children Fund representative. ' f wouid like to thank Mrs. McDonald, our House Mismesses: Mrs. Martin, Mrs. Imhoff, Mrs. Floog Antink, Mrs. Knight, and Miss Paterson, and the house representatives, all of whom have worked with interest, and done much to inspire the girls , f am confident that 1968 will be as successful and enjoyable as this year has been for all of Griffith, as the present fifth form show much enthusiasrn and have demonstrated well their capacity for leadership. - A.H. LILLEY IIOUSE NOTES The yeat 1967 has proved to be a most successful and en- joyable one for the members of Lilley House, but without the help of the House Mistresses and co-operation of the girls it would not have been so. \We started the year well by winning the Swimming carnival, taking aIl three cups. Our congratulations go to the girls who shared the Individual Championship, tv/o of whom were members of Lillev House, namely Barbam Harris and Vicki Harris. Con- gratulations to Megan Thornas cf Gibson House urho won the Dr. Lockhart Gibson Memorial Prize and the School Swimming A Lup.

grateful to Helen Anderson, Katherine Todd and Gale Hood for their willing assistance, \(/e were pleased to welcome Mrs. Carseldine and Miss Piper to our house; we also enjoyed having Miss Brook attend one of our house meetings. The house ex- tends its sincere thanks to Mrs. McDonald and to our house mistresses, Miss McNam ara) Miss Hebden, Mrs. Carseldine and Miss Piper for their help and guidance throughout the year. Our special thantr

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