December 1967 School Magazine

Brisbane Girls' Grammar School Magazine

December, 196l

Brisbane Girls' Giammar School Magazine

December, 1967

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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