July 1956 School Magazine

Brisbane Girls' Grammar School Magazine

July, 1956

Brisbane Girls' Grammar School Magazine

July, 1956

Old Girls' Day, the 14th April was a memorable occasion for this school. His Excellency, the Governor, Sir John Lavar- ack, visited the school and laid the foundation stone of the library. The Old Girls have been trying to raise money for the building for some time, and now with a government subsidy and hopes for the financial success of the Grammar Fun Fair to be held in the third term the necessary sum seems to be almost within reach. Wark on the building will probably com- mence later in the year. The weather was perfect and the School, very tidy, looked its best. Beautiful flowers were brought by many of the girls and they added colour indoors. Everyone was interested in the plan of the library which was displayed on a table in the Assembly Hall. At three o'clock the Governor and Lady Lavarack arrived and the official party went down the covered way, through a very long guard of honour to the top basketball court where the foundation stone was to be laid. Mr. England asked the Governor to lay the stone. His words, "I declare this stone well and truly laid", seemed to make the dream of the Old Girls and the School a reality. His Excellency remarked that many present regarded the library as a tribute to one who had been connected with the School for a long time, but who chose to remain anonymous. Miss Crooks voiced the thoughts of all when she thanked the Governor for coming, and thanked all those who have worked for the library for their unflagging efforts. Miss Beech, the president of the Old Girls' Association presented the Gov- ernor with a small memento of the occasion, which is a land- mark in the history of the School. The official party, and all the visitors to the School, watched some of the matches being played between the Old Girls and the prese~t girls and afternoon tea was served. It was really inspiring to see so many Old Girls, parents and friends present. Inscribed on the stone are the words "Seekers can find here counsellors and friends, company and entertainment". Surely these words will lead to a greater realization of the value of a library to the School.

His Excellency laying the Foundation Stone.

which will be quickly followed by the Interschool C:Jmpetition in which we hope to improve on last year's performance. La Soiree des Eccles had extra interest for us this year as one of our girls won the Junior section of the competition held at ihe University and recited on the programme presented. Many girls attended, enjoyed and learnt a great deal from this even- ing. We now look forward to seeing "Macbeth" and "Julius Caesar" which are soon to be played by Twelfth Night and the Brisbane Arts Theatre. We welcome to the staff, Mrs. Slack-Smith, Miss McNamara, Miss Edwards, Miss Rooney, Mrs. Riddles, Miss Palmer, Miss Francis, Mrs. McCristal, Miss Stephans and Mr. Timmermans and hope they will find their stay with us enjoyable. We wish Bon Voyage et Beau Sejour to Miss O'Rourke Brophy and Miss Cormack who, on leave in England will be returning to us next year and say goodbye to Mrs. Rocke, Mrs. Hadgraft, Mrs. Fun- nel, Mrs. Boulton and Mrs. Hiscock who left at the end of last year and to Miss Sutton, Miss Wood and Miss Marks who left at the end of first term. We wish them every happiness in the future. 12

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