July 1960 School Magazine

Brisbano Girls' Grqmmcr School Mcgczine

Iuly, 1960

Brisbqno Girls' Grqmrncr School Mcrgezine

Iuly, 1960

Mrs. S. E. M. TUCKER Mrs. Siddie Elizabeth Mary Tucker, known for many years to her colleagues and her pupils at the School as Miss Benney, died on Sunday, 24th April, one day after St. George's Duy, the patron saint of the well-loved land of her birth. Miss Benney, an Associate of the College of Preceptors, London, was a member of the staff of the Brisbane Girls' Grammar School from January, 1923, until August, 1950, when she left to be married and to live at Ocean Beach, Bribie Island. Miss Benney endeared herself to her pupils, especially those who felt themselves privileged to belong to IV.C., of which she was Form Mistress for many years. They will remember among other huppy associations ttre occasions when they prepared for and helped on Stalls for Sports Days, Concerts and Parents' Days. The Staff remember with affection a friendly colleague who, from her home at Ocean Beach, kept in touch with the School, never failing to remember great occasions. After her professional career had come to an end, Mrs. Tucker continued to put her undoubted talent for teaching at the service of the Church of England in the Sunday School she organised at Bribie Island and so to spread her influence for good among young people whom she loved. Some of her pupils later came to the School . Mrs. Tucker's regard for and support of the School to which she devoted the best years of her professional life will not soon be forgotten. She has inscribed her own memorial in the annals of the School and in the hearts of her many friends. M.A.M. CURRENT EVEI{TS When school resumed early in February, several changes had taken place on the staff. Our thanks and best wishes go to Miss Adamion, Mrs. Boulton, Miss Roche, Mrs. White and Miss Colledge, and to Mrs. Roe, thanking the last-mentioned for her excellent work as Librarian in the first years of our new Library. It was with regret, too, that we farewelled Mrs. Powell who, as Mrs. Warren, is living and teaching in Sydney. We wish her every happiness in the future. Mrs. Dingle, Miss O'Hara, Miss Tribbeck, Mrs. Imhoff and Mrs. Needham, our new Librarian, joined the staff this year and we welcome them to the School.

Early in the term the Fifth and Third Forms attended the Symphony Concert which was arranged by the A.B .C., and held in t4. City Hall. A fing programme had been selected and the music was enjoyed by all who went. On Monday, l4th March, our inter-Form Swimming Carni- val was held in the Valley Baths. Those competing were most enthusiastic-especially in the Novelty Race-and the carnival was won by IV.A. The next week the inter-Form Life-Saving Competition was held, this being won by Sixth and Fifth Forms. Soon after, the School competed in the inter-School Swimming Competition. We congratulate Somerville House on their excellent win from Clayfield College. We gained fourth place and were most proud of our team and the hard training they had undergone. This year we competed with great success in the Inter-School Life- Saving, to win the McWhirter C.rp just 0.35 points ahead of St. Hilda's. Our thanks go to Mrs. Melzer who trained both the Swimming and Life-Saving teams so generously. Much has been, and is being done, to increase our Swim- ming Pool Fund. The Mile of Pennies organised by Miss Dunn is being continued, and during First Term Dr. Elsie Harwood showed us her pictures of her tour overseas, at a film evening affanged by the Parents' and Friends' Committee. Dr. Harwood photouraphed places away from the beaten track and it was a most interesting and enjoyable evening. Tenders for the construction of our pool were closed before the May vacation and the work is now well in progress. In an endeavour to raise sufficient money to complete the payment for the pool, the Old Girls of the School have arranged a Concert to be held in the City Hall on Tuesday, 2lst June. Many talented former pupils of the School have kindly agreed to present items, and the present girls will also take part. The preparations are being made with much cate and we feel that the concert will be most successful. An honour was paid to the School during the first term when the Reverend J. A. C. Whyte and the Reverend Alexander Duff chose to make a film of our School, ?S representative of girls' schools in Queensland. Films illustrating the activities of many schools in the British Commonwealth are to be sent to those schools. Although the film is not yet completed, we have already been photographed at work and play. When finished, the film will be shown at the School, before beinq sent overseas. We are now well into the Winter Term and training for tennis and basketball fixtures has lon'g been started. Athletics

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