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VOLUME V., No. 23 OCTOBER, 1965 The Magazine of the Jnrt Strert Girls’ High School OCTOBER, 1965 FABER EST SUAE QUISQUE FORTUNAE THE STAFF Principal : Miss E. McEWAN, B.A., Dip. Ed. Deputy Principal : Miss M. PICKARD, B.A., Dip. Ed., B.Ec. Department of English and History Miss J. HEFFERNAN, B.A., Dip. Ed tMistress) Miss G. J. PETERSON, B.A, Mrs. K. GOSCOMBE, B.A., Dip. Ed. Miss M. PICKARD, B.A., Dip. Ed., Mrs. P. MAZOUDIER, B.A. Miss F. ROBINSON, B.A., Dip. Ed. Mrs. P. NOEL, B.A. Mrs. J. STUART, Dip. R.B.T.C. Miss K. O'SHANASSY, B.A. Department of Modern Languages Miss M. O'BRIEN, B.A. (Mistress) Miss !. MclNNES, B.A., Dip. Ed. Miss A. GRAUDINS, B.A.. Dip. Ed. Miss H. PALMER, B .A ., B. Ed. Miss I. GUGGER, B.A., Dip. Ed. Department of Classics : Miss E. HORNER, B.A. Department of Mathematics Miss CONOLLY, B.Sc., Dip. Ed. (Mistress) Miss J. GOLDSCHMID, B.Sc. Dip. Ed. Miss GREEN, B.A., Dtp. Èd. Mrs. J. SHAND, B.Sc., Dip. Ed. Miss MclNNES, B.A., Dip. Ed. Department of Science Mrs. MURPHY, B.Sc., Dip. Ed. (Mistress) Miss DEMPSEY, B.A Miss E. HAIG Mrs. FAULL, B.Sc., Dip. Ed. Mrs. c. M cDo n a l d , B.Sc., Dip. Ed. Department of Geography Miss L. GILMOUR, B.A. Mrs. V. SOO, B.A., Dip. Ed. Miss M. PARR, B.A. (London) Department of Needlework Mrs. J. JONES Mrs. V. KEEVERS Department of Music Mrs. J. HOOK, A. Mus. A. Mrs. M. CURTEIS, L. Mus. A. Department of Art Miss S. P. SMITH Miss V. JENNINGS Department of Physical Education Mrs. D. CAMP, Dip. Phys. Ed. Miss C. HINKLEY, B.Sc. in Ed. Librarian : Mrs. P. NOEL, B.A. School Counsellor: Miss L. E. CRAIGIE, B.A., B.A. Hons.-London Clerical Staff Mrs. N. BOND Mrs. B. STARRAT Magazine Editor : Miss G. J. PETERSON Business Editor : Mrs. N. BOND Student Committee : LINDA McEWAN, GLENESE MacKENZIE, W ILM A PORTER, MARILYN BARTLETT LAILA FANEBUST, HEATHER FROST, CHRISTINE MILLER, CAROL TAIT, KRISTENE HODGES, LJUBA SZUHTA, KERRY DAY, ROBIN LAVENDER, MARIE GARDNER, WENDY GOODWIN, JENNY YOUNG. Captain ; JULIE IVISON Vice-Captain : PAT REID Prefects : KRISTINE BOWDEN, LEE BURKE, VIR G IN IA COUTTS, KAY FITZGERALD, JULIE FITZSIMMONS ALM/YNNE GLASSICK, RINSKE VAN HALDEREN, PENNY LEE, DIANNE MOTT, JEAN ROBINSON LAY HOON TAN, JUDY THOMPSON. Registered at the G.P.O., Sydney, for transmission by post as a periodical f

The Fort Street Girls' High School Magazine

Miss E. MeEwan, the new principal, appointed at the beginning of j365, was in no tense a stranger to the school, to the staff or to the girls themselves. From 1962-64 she had held the position of Deputy Principal and cs such became completely conversant with the policy of the school and with the problems peculiar to Fort Street Girls’ High School. During these three years she had gained the respect and admiration of those who worked with her and of the pupils who appreciated her tireless efforts and her kindly yet firm discipline. It was with a feeling of deep satisfaction and confidence that we received the news of her appointment. The Fort Street Girls’ High School Magazine 3

THE RETIREMENT OF MISS ALMA HAMILTON

The appointment of Miss A. and replanning of the school build­ Hamilton to the position of Prin­ ings were under discussion. To cipal of Fort Street Girls' High these matters she gave, willingly School was of particular interest and unceasingly, the benefits of to Portions and ex-Fortians as she her practical experience. was the first ex-pupil to become In the consideration of the new Principal of the School. approach to Mathematics she con­ tributed many ideas. Her work on Her achievements as a pupJ the Board of Secondary Studies, were outstanding. The honour planning the courses for 5th and board in the entrance lobby bears 6th Years has been invaluable. a record of Fairfax Prize, John West Her retirement from this sphere of Medal, Graham Prize Medal and education is to be regretted. James Aitken Scholarship, with Honours in Leaving Certificate Under Miss Hamilton's leader­ Mathematics 1 and II, Chemistry ship the school was a true com­ and French. Ability in non- munity, composed of individuals academic affairs led to the award who were free to discuss problems of the Fort Street Boys' High School with the Principal and to partici­ Prize for Sport and Leadership. pate to the fullest extent in all At the completion of her Uni­ matters. Pupils, Staff, members of the Old Girls' Union and the versity course and service in coun­ Parents and Citizens' Association try schools. Miss Hamilton was ap­ will remember her with affection pointed to Fort Street as a member and appreciation. of the Mathematics Staff. Finally in 1960, after a period as Mistress The development of better un­ of Mathematics at North Sydney derstanding between people in the Girls' High, as Deputy Principal community, and between the of Narrabeen Girls' High School peoples of the world has always and as Principal of Asquith Girls' been of vital interest to Miss Hamil­ High, Miss Hamilton returned to ton. To this cause she hopes to Fort Street as Principal. devote much of her time. Miss Hamilton's years as Prin­ The educational world, the cipal were not easy ones. It was teaching fraternity and Fort Street the time of transition, of change Girls' High School in particular, of syllabus and routine, and the realize the incalculable debt which time when plans for the renovation each owes to Miss Hamilton.

STAFF CHANGES

To the new members of staff been transferred to other schools. we offer words of welcome and Mrs. Chalmers has resigned and hope that their days with us will is now the proud mother of Helen. be pleasant and rewarding. To Mrs. Bisset is awaiting her hus­ those who have left the school we band's appointment to a mission extend our wishes for happiness in their new activities. Miss Bur­ field, probably in Peru. Mrs. Bur­ ton, Miss Barker, Miss Hanks, Miss gess and Miss Gilmour are both Stephens and Miss Anderson have overseas. Cl

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PREFECTS’ MESSAGE

The long-awaited end of school been impressed upon us. It is these life will soon arrive for us but it which we hope to carry with us is with a mixture of joy and sad­ into the outside world. ness that we write this message to the school. Although we look However, not much of the ahead to the future with the anti­ school as we have known it will cipation of a wider, freer life, this remain. Not only will many of the anticipation is mingled with the classrooms disappear but the realization that our school days long - established and much- are over. Only now are we begin­ dreaded Leaving Certificate will ning to realize the benefits we become a thing of the past. Under have reaped from our five years the Wyndham Scheme, new and as pupils. These years have bred modified courses are being follow­ in us a sense of honour, a healthy ed, providing a more comprehen­ response to discipline and the ap­ sive curriculum. To those of you preciation of the value of being following the new curriculum we part of a community. We have wish to express our hopes for a learnt the true meaning of com­ successful school career and urge panionship and friendship, both you to take full advantage of the with the staff and fellow students, additional opportunities available of education and of school spirit. to you. Bear in mind the words of our motto. The expression, “ school spirit," is often applied in a vague fashion To us as prefects, this year has to the attitude developed within been a happy and satisfying one. the school and restricted to our This was iTiade possible by the school days. It applies to the feel­ support of Miss McEwan and the ings of loyalty to the school and staff and by those pupils who gave pride in the achievements of the us their co-operation. To them we students but also, in a wider express our thanks and apprecia­ sense, to those values which have tion.

THE COUNSELLOR’S MESSAGE

Leaving School — Now or Later ?

H aving m et w ith easy success natural desire for independence at primary school, many of you and a questioning of adult de­ think on enrolment at high school mands. You begin to wonder that you will stay "right through whether your teachers are always school." As time goes on, how­ right in stressing school and home­ ever, you find that the work is work; whether Mum and Dad becoming harder, study hours ought to keep you at home at longer, demands on your time night. You wish that you could more pressing and outside inter­ have more money to spend on ests more absorbing. In short, you clothes; more leisure time to watch begin to grow up! the television or go to the beach. The process of growing up in­ You dream of leaving school, a volves the discovery of new in­ place of regulations and routine, terests, and, with this, a very and of going to work, which The Fort Street Girh’ High School Magazine

SCHOOL CAPTAIN JULIANNE IVISON The Fort Street Girls’ High School Magazine seems to offer the freedom for soon that you can't, because this which you are reaching. is the easy way, and such people spend their lives looking for an Some girls have little choice as escape. Don't ask your friends’ to when they leave school— family advice, or decide to leave because circumstances and wishes are basic your best friend is doing so. factors governing the decision. Again, this is an immature reason But most girls are given some for leaving school. Do you imagine choice, and if you are, remember that the old-fashioned idea that that it needs to be a wise choice ' girls don't need an education” is and not a whim that you will acceptable in a world that is com­ later regret. bating igno'ance and greed? Be A feeling of rebellion against prepared to play your part to the d iscip lin e is a poor reason fo r best of your ability, not the sec­ leaving school. If you dislike ond best. school, you are probably not ma­ You live in a materialistic world, ture enough to leave, since you in which possessions tend to be will resent likewise the discipline regarded more highly than ideas. of work which will rapidly lose its It is a more prosperous world than dream quality of freedom, and be­ that of ten or twenty years ago. come something else to leave! The The advantages are obvious; the world is glamorous only if you disadvantage of social and even are happy, and rose-coloured, educational stress on school as a spectacles do not withstand the place of preparation for work is g la re of reality. Happiness is a less apparent. Make the most of result of achievement of worth­ your opportunities, and realize while goals. Don't yield to a dis­ that apart from preparing you for appointment at lower marks at a "better job,” a little more edu­ high school without trying a good cation may help you to find the deal harder first! School helps you finer things in life. Don’t leave to find out what you can do and school too early, or for the wrong what you can't— don't say too reasons.

SMELLS

Hair spray, turpentine and carnation pink, Rubber, Eucalyptus and duplicating ink. Freshly mowed lawn and petrol fumes. Baked dinner, peppermint and French perfumes. Glue and flowers and bubble shampoo. Ammonia, salt water and spinach too. Paint and varnish have a nice smell. These are the odours I love so well. -WENDY HACKLAND, IF, Yon<. H A“

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CAPTAIN AND PREFECTS Q 5Q STANDING: A. Glassick, R. van Halderen, V. Coutts, J. Thompson, K. Bowden, D. Mott, L. Burke. Q SEATED: Lay Hoon Tan, K. Fitzgerald, J. Robinson, J. Ivison (Captain), P. Reid (Vice-Oaptain), J. N Fitzsimmons, P. Lee. 5* The Fort Street Girls’ High School Magazine

SPEECH DAY, 1964

The Speech Day gathering again dress aroused much interest and took place in the Conservatorium discussion and Marilyn Black's of Music. It was a delightful appearance, following her success morning and an interesting cere­ in the Olympic Games, was greet­ mony. Professor Robinson's ad­ ed most enthusiastically.

PROGRAMME SCHOOL CHOIR & SCHOOL; Christmas Carols: Hark the Herald Angels Sing Quittez Pasteurs Deck the Hall CHAIRMAN’S REMARKS: C. L. PERRIER, Esq., B.A., B.Sc. —Inspector of Secondary Schools SCHOOL REPORTS: MISS A HAMILTON, B.Sc., Dip. Ed., Principal; PAT ROBINSON, School Captain RECORDER CONSORT: “The New-Yeeres Gift,” Anthony Holborne; “Hoe Down,” Brian Bonsor GUEST SPEAKER: PROFESSOR JUDITH ROBINSON —Head of the School of Western European Languages, University of N.S.W. REMARKS: A. TREVENAR, Esq.—President, Parents and Citizens’ Association GROUP OF SONGS AND POEMS: CHILDHOOD—“Games,” “Tell Me, Smiling Child,” Emily Bronte; “The Horse Trough,” Richard Hughes; “My Little Pony,” Austrian Rhyme; “Lullaby,” Sir Walter Scott; “Dancing in the Wind,” W.B. Yeats; “From Fern Hill,” Dylan Thomas PRESENTATION OF PREFECTS’ BADGES: Mrs. C. L. FERRIER PRESENTATION OF PRIZES: Academic: Mrs. BERYL DYER, Vice-President Old Girls’ Union; Sports: MARILYN BLACK, Olympic Games Medallist VOTE OF THANKS: DIANNE FRASER (Vice-Captain); JULIANNE IVISON (Captain-Elect) SCHOOL SONG; “Come! Fortians, Fortians, All!” NATIONAL ANTHEM

PRIZE LIST All General Proficiency Prizes, other than the Fanny Cohen Prize (Dux of School), the Lilian G. Whiteoak Prize (Dux of Fourth Year), and the Mollie Thornhill Prize (Dux of Third Year), have been presented by the Fort Street Girls’ High School Parents and Citizens’ Association.

Dux of School (Fanny Cohen Prize) Dux of Form III (Molly Thornhill — presented by the Old Girls’ Prize): Madi Maclean. Union: Anne Szego. Second Proficiency: Susan Christie. Second Proficiency: Barbara Connell. Third Proficiency: Barbara Munce. Third Proficiency; Jennifer Broom- Dux of Form II: Heather Frost. head. Second Proficiency: Linda McEwan. Dux of Year IV (Lilian G. Whiteoak Third Proficiency: Robin Lavender. Prize): Julianne Ivison. Dux of Form I: Janet Calver. Second Proficiency: Rowena Eddy and Second Proficiency: Madeline Szabo. Elizabeth Popper, equal. Third Proficiency: Christine Hilzinger. 10 The Fort Street Girls’ High School Magazine

Special Prizes Winter Sport: Kent. Ball Games: Kent. Ada Partridge Prize (Best Pass in L.C. Lifesaving: Gloucester. Examination, 1963): Jennifer Tyler. Athletics: Gloucester. Weston Memorial Prize (Best Pass in Mathematics in L.C., 1963): Jen­ Proficiency Prizes Donated by nifer Tyler. Parents and Citizens’ Association Emily Cruise Prize (Best Pass in His­ tory in L.C., 1963): Kay Bowler YEAR V and Katja Glucksman, Aeq. English: Elizabeth Lackey. Annie E. Turner Prize (Best Pass in Modern History: Gillian Preston. English and History in L.C., 1963): Ancient History: Marilynne West. Katja Glucksman. Latin: Anne Szego. Old Girls’ Literary Circle Prize (Best German: Christine Ross, Aeq. Pass in English in L.C., 1963): Mathematics I: Charmaine See. Dagnija Kalnins and Carol Willock, Aeq. Mathematics II: Barbara Connell. Mathematics III: Anne Szego. Elizabeth Cayzer Prize: Pat Robinson. General Mathematics: Christine Spill. Old Girls’ Union Membership: Pat Physics: Diane Doyle and Bernice Robinson (Capt., 1964). Katz, Aeq. Major-General A. C. Fewtrell Mem­ Physics and Chemistry: Anne Szego orial Prize (English and History): and Christine Spill, Aeq. Year IV: Rowena Eddy. Geography: Dorothy Morgan. Form 1: Christine Hilzinger. Economics: Jennifer Bool. The Edith Glanville Prize (donated Music: Christine Spill. by the Soroptimist Club of Syd­ Art: Lynda Thornton. ney)—English 111 (A): Susan Needlework: Rhonda Hall. Christie and Janet Walmsley, Aeq. Physical Education: Jannette Carroll. Dr. J. J. C. Bradfleld Memorial Prize: Chemistry: Year V, Diane Doyle. YEAR IV Science, Form 11 (A ): Jennifer English: Judith Thompson. Moore and Dorothy Reid, Aeq. Modern History: Lesley Deece. A. M. Puxley Prize (Biology, Year Ancient History: Elizabeth Munroe. V ): Christine Spill. French: Melanie Petrovic. Bishop Kirkby Prize, History, Form II Latin: Marilyn McGregor and Eliza­ (A): Gillian Rockley. beth Popper, Aeq. Miss Moulsdale’s Prize (Physics and Physics and Chemistry: Rowena Eddy. Chemistry, Form III (A): Barbara Physics: Lay Hoon Tan Munce. Chemistry: Lay Hoon Tan. Biology: Colleen Park. Renee Gombert Prize (French and Geography: Colleen Park. German, Year IV): Sally Bear- Economics: Janette Fraser and Diane man. Ferrier, Aeq. Best Contribution to School Maga­ Mathematics I: Lay Hoon Tan. zine: Mathematics II: Lay Hoon Tan. Senior School: Elizabeth Lackey. Mathematics III: Kaye Wilson. Junior School: Madi Maclean. General Mathematics: Lynne Gray. Prefects’ Prizes for Commonwealth Music: Penelope Lee. Essays: Art: Elizabeth Munroe. Senior School: Susan Christie. Needlework: Margaret Smith. Junior School: Christine Hilzinger. Physical Education: Jennifer Quinn. French Consul’s Prize for French, Year V : Ruth McSullea. FORM III Year IV: Helen Esmond, Aeq. English (C): Pamela Brisbane. Form III: Pamela Kidd. History (A): Susan Christie. German Consul’s Prize for German: History (C): Margaret Heggen. Year V: Barbara Fong, Aeq. Latin: Madi Maclean. Year IV: Christine Theodoredis. Mathematics (A): Madi Maclean. Form III: Barbara Munce. Mathematics (C): Gillian Shortland. Form II: Glenese McKenzie, Aeq. Science (C): Janet Walmsley. London Peace Society Essay Prize: Geography: Rhonda Sullings. Pat Reid. Music (A): Margaret Heggen. Inter-House Competitions: Music (O): Irene Williams. Academic Work: York. Art: Rhonda Sullings. Debating: Bradfleld. Needlework (A): Rhonda Sullings. Service to the School: Kent. Needlework (C): Rosalie Scourfleld. Swimming: Kent. Physical Education: Ann Hodgson. The Fort Street Girls’ High School Magazine 11

FORM II Art: Shirley Butler. English (A): Wendy Goodwin and Needlework (A): Shirley Butler. Linda McEwan, Aeq. Physical Education: Jennifer Hinde. English (C): Kerry Neville. Latin: Heather Frost. FORM I French: Heather Frost. English: Christine Hilzinger. German: Karen O’Meara, Aeq. Social Studies: Louise Proudman. History (C): Vicki Ford and Susan French: Janet Calver and Christine Thcmas, Aeq. Hilzinger, Aeq. Mathematics (A): Aileen Pang. Science: Janet Calver. Mathematics (C): Shayne Cox. Mathematics: Madeline Szabo. Science (C): Avril Ingram and Art: Kerry Mahoney. Lucinda Strauss, Aeq. Needlework: Kim Gamble. Music: Diane Smith and Deborah Music: Madeline Szabo. Braithwaite, Aeq. Physical Education: Kim Gamble.

LEAVING CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION RESULTS, 1964

SUBJECT CODE KEY 1, English; 2, Modern History; 3, Ancient History; 4, Economics; 5, Geography; 6, French; 7, General Mathematics; 8, Mathematics I; 9, Mathematics II; 10, Mathematics III; 11, Applied Mathematics; 12, Latin; 13, Greek; 14, German; 15, Hebrew; 16, Italian; 17, Russian; 18, Chinese; 19, Japanese; 20, Dutch; 21, Physics; 22, Chemistry 23, Combined Physics and Chemistry; 24, Geology; 25, Botany; 26, Biology; 27, Physiology and Hygiene; 28, Agricul­ ture; 29, Sheep Husbandry and Wool Science; 30, Accountancy; 31, Music Theory and Practice; 32, Music T. and P. Board Course; 33, Music (New Syllabus); 34, Art; 35, Home Economics; 36, Descriptive Geometry and Drawing; 37, Woodwork; 38, Metalwork; 39, Farm Mechanics; 40, Theory of Music; 41, Needlework; 42, Agricultural Biology; 43, Social Studies. The absence of a letter next to the subject numeral indicates that the candidate gained a B pass in the subject. An A indicates a pass at A standard while H2 or HI denotes a pass with second or flrst-class honours respectively. The letter X immediately following the subject symbol or grade of pass denotes that a pass has been secured in the oral tests in French, Italian, Russian or Dutch. Albrecht, C. J., 1 2 5 6 7 26. Allan, J. E., 1 2 3 5 26. Blacklock, R., lA 2A 6X 7A 23A 26A. Bool, J. M., 1 2 4 6 12 26A. Broomhead, J., lA 2 6AX lOA 12A 23A. Brown, J. L, lA 3 4 5 26 34. Campbell, V. L., 1 4 6X 26. Canacott, J. M., lA 3 8 9. Carroll, J. E., lA 6AX 8 9 23 26. Chan, R. H., lA 2 5 7 26A. Christian, R. M., lA 2 4A 6 26A 34A. Chung, Suk-Woon N., 1 2 9 18 22. Clancy, K. C., 1 2 4 6X 26A 41. Clarke, B. J., 1 5 6X 26 34. Coles, R. L., 5 6X 7 33. Colwill, J. A., lA 2 6X 7. Connell, B. J., lA 3A 8H2 9A 12A 22. Dang My Diep, H., 1 6X 8 9 21 22. Dixon, J. M., lA 5 6X 7 26A. Doyle, D. F., lA 6AX 8 9A 21A 22A. Dube, C. M., 1 2 6X 7. Farrar, P. D., 1 2 6A 7 12. Finlayson, B. A., 1 2A 3 26. Finlay, J. E., lA 2A 6 26. Fong, B. A., lA 6H1X 10 14A 23A 33A. 12 The Fort Street Girls’ High School Magazine

Ford, J. M., 1 2 5 6X 26. Foss, L. D„ 1 3 4 5 26 34. Foxley, S. J., lA 5 7 23 41. Frappell, S., 1 5 6 7 26 33. Fraser, D. V., lA 6 8 9 12A 26A. Gaggin, M. A., lA 2A 5 6AX 7A 12A. Gillen, F. B., 1 2H2 6AX lOA 21 22. Haggart, R. D., lA 6X 8A 9 21A 22. Hagstrom, 1., lA 6X 8 9 22. Haigh, S. E., 1 2A 4 6 26 34. Hall, R. A., 1 5A 6X 7 23 41. Harapson, D. M., 1 2A 6AX 26. Hansen, L. J., lA 4 5 6AX 26A 33A. Harrington, P. E., 1 2 3A 26 34. Harrison, G. Y., 1 2 4 5 6X 26. Harris, L., lA 6AX 8 9 21 22. Hazzard, L. M., 1 6X 8 9 14 23. Hinde, M. A., lA 2 4 6 26A. Hutchings, D., lA 6AX 8A 9A 21 22. Hynds, W. A., 1 2 5 6X 7 26. Johnson, C. R., 1 2A 4 6X 26. Jurijczuk, M. C., 1 2 6AX 10 21 22. Katz, B., 1 6 8H2 9A 21H2 22A. Kay, M. J., lA 2A 6A lOA 12A 22. Kent, R. M., lA 3A 8 9 12A 23. Lackey, E. F., 1H2 2 6H1X lOA 21 22A. Le Roy, C., lA 2 6AX lOA 12 23. Leong, C. A., 1 6 8A 9A 21 22. Lett, J. R., 1 2 4 5A 6X 26. Li, W. Y. L, 1 2A 7 18 26 31. Margieson, L. D., 1 2 5 6 10. Martin, R. K., 1 5 6 7 26. McKenzie, K. E., 1 3A 8 9 23 26. McSullea, R. L., lA 2 6H1X 10 12A 22. McSweeney, H. I., lA 2A 5H1 6 10 26A. Michell, S. M., 1 5H1 6 10 21 22. Morgan, D. H., lA 2 4 5H1 6 26A. Newlands, J. E., 1 6X 7 12 26. O’Reilly, D. J., 1 5 6X 7 26 31A. Orsatti, A., lA 6H1X 8 9 21 22. Preston, G., lA 2H2 5 6X 7 26. Quinnell, A. D., 1 3 4 5 26 34. Roberts, S. M., 1 3 7 26 33. Robinson, P. J., lA 2 6X 7 12 26. Ross, C. S., 1H2 2A 6AX 14H2 22. Royle, D. N., 1 6AX 8 9 14. Schlingman, S., lA 3A 8 9 12A 23. Schofield, M. E., lA 6AX 8A 9 23A 26A. See, C. C., lA 6H2X 8H2 9A 14A 22. Sergeant, D. A., 1 4 6 26A 31. Sevenoaks, M. D., 1 2 23 26. Sinclair, S. J., lA 2A 6H2X lOA 12H2 22. Smith, A., lA 2A 3 5 26. Spill, C. E., 1 6AX 7A 23H2 26A 33A. Stansbury, M. A., lA 2A 6X 7 12 26A. Staude, A. R., lA 6X 8A 9 21. Steele, J. M., 1 2 6 26 41. Stone, S. L., lA 6AX 8A 9 12. Szego, A. H., lA 2A 6H1X lOA 12H1 23A. Tan, L. H., 1 2A 4 5A 7A 26. Thomas, M. L., lA 2A 5 6 33H2. Thornton, L. C., 1 5A 6 lOA 21 34A. Tow, L. P., 1 6AX 8 12 23. Wall, M. J., 1 2A 6A 10 12A 26A. West, M. D., lA 2H2 3H1 5 10 23. Worthey, T. A., 1 3 8H2 9 21 22. Yap, S. Y., 1 8 9 18A 21 22. Young, D. L., 1 3A 8 9 12A 23A. The Fort Street Girls’ High School Magazine 13

LEAVING CERTIFICATE AWARDS

HONOURS Emily Cruise Prize: Best pass in L.C. History, Marilynne West. English; 2nd Class, Elizabeth Lackey, C hristine Ross. TEACHERS’ TRAINING COLLEGE Modern History; 2nd Class, Frances SCHOLARSHIPS Gillen, Gillian Preston, Mari- lynne West. Blacklock, R.; Broomhead, J.; Carroll, J. E.; Christian, R. M.; Ancient History; 1st Class, Mari- Dixon, J. M.; Fong, B. A.; Fraser, lynne West. D. V.; Gaggin, M. A.; Haggart, R. Geography; 1st Class, Heather Mc- D. ; Hall, R. A.; Hansen, L. J.; Harris, Sweeney, Suzanne Michelle, L.; Hirde, M. A.; Jurijczuk, M. C.; Dorothy Morgan. Kay, M. J.; Kent, R. M.; Lackey, E. French; 1st Class, Barbara Fong, F.; Le Roy, C.; Leong, C. A.; Mc- Elizabeth Lackey, A nna Rosa Sullea, R. L.; McSweeney, H. I.; Orsatti, Anne Szego, Ruth Mc- Michell, S. M.; Morgan, D. H.; Or­ Sullea. 2nd Class, Charmaine satti, A.; Preston, G.; Ross, C. S.; See, Suzanne Sinclair. Schlingman, S.; Schofield, M. E.; German: 2nd Class, Christine Ross. See, C. C.; Sinclair, S. J.; Stone, S. la tin : 1st Class, Anne Szego. 2nd L. ; Szego, A. H.; Thomas, M. L.; Class, Suzanne Sinclair. Thornton, L. C.; Wall, M. J.; West, M. D ; Worthey, T. A.; Young, D. L. Mathematics I: 2nd Class, Barbara Connell, Bernice Katz, Char­ maine See, Toni Worthey. LEAVING CERTIFICATE Physics: 2nd Class, Bernice Katz. COMMONWEALTH SCHOLARSHIPS

Combined Physics and Chemistry: Blacklock, R.; Broom head, J.; 2nd Class, Christine Spill. Doyle, D. F.; Fong, B. A.; Gaggin, Music: 2nd Class, Maureen M. A.; Katz, B.; Kay, M. J.; Lackey, Thomas. E. F.; McSullea, R. L.; See, C. C.; Sinclair, S. J.; Spill, C. E.; Szego, A. H.; West, M. D. LEAVING CERTIFICATE AWARDS

(Fort Street Candidates) COMMONWEALTH SECONDARY SCHOLARSHIPS — 4th YEAR Ada Partridge Prize: Best pass in L.C., A nne Szego. Bovard, Julia Alexandra; Burke, Old Girls’ Literary Circle Prize: Best Lee Christine; Deece, Lesley Jenni­ pass in L.C. English, Elizabeth fer; Eddy, Rowena Jane; Esmond, Lackey. Helen Janet; Fitzgerald, Kaye; Ivi- Annie E. Turner Prize: Best pass in son, Julianne Kathleen; Larsen, L.C. English and History: Mari- Sari Paula; Layton, Sandra Lor­ lynne West. raine; Popper, Elizabeth Lesley; Weston Mem orial Prize: Best pass Thompson, Judith Helen; Thrussell, in L.C. M athem atics, Bernice Heather; Trevenar, Marilynne Anne; Katz. White, Frances Mary. 14 The Fort Street Girls’ High School Magazine SCHOOL FUNCTIONS

COMMONWEALTH DAY

The celebrations were held this speaker, Melanie Petrovic, whose year on Friday, 28th May. Two as­ topic was “The History and Sig­ semblies were held, one for the nificance of Commonwealth Day." Senior School, and another for the Form 2A sang “And Did Those Junior. A similar programme was Feet," and later the assembly followed in each instance. joined in the singing of “ Land of It is customary for the prefects to Hope and Glory" and the National take charge of these assemblies A nthem . and to announce the winners of The winners of the Senior and the Prefects' Commonwealth Day Junior Essay Competition, Wendy Essay Competition. The school Goodwin and Lorraine Moorey, captain, Julie Ivison, opened the respectively, read their essays to proceedings and introduced the the assembly.

PRIZE W IN N IN G ESSAYS SENIOR SCHOOL

The Commonwealth of Nations Represents the Triumph of Co-operation Among Vastly Differing Peoples

The Commonwealth of Nations bers exercise the greatest possible consists of eighteen independent measure of co-operation. They member countries, widely distri­ achieve this co-operation by meet­ buted over the globe and account­ ing regularly at the Prime Minis­ ing for nearly a quarter of the ters' Conferences. As a result of population of the world. It is in­ the exchanges at these confer­ deed a cross-section of the world ences, they are able to frame their itself; and its citizens have an un­ policies with regard for the in­ paralleled opportunity to prove terests and views of the other that, by mutual co-operation, men members. and women of many different But the C om m onw ealth is an races and national cultures, can association of peoples, not of Gov­ live in peace and work together ernments alone, and the most im ­ for the common good. Members portant forms which the Associa­ of the Commonwealth of Nations tion takes are often personal and range from such counfries as private in character. Schools, uni­ Brifain, Canada and Australia to versities, hospitals, the churches, India, Malaysia and Kenya. private societies and the business The countries of the Common­ world all maintain very close links. wealth are united by a common Valuable connections have grown allegiance to the Crown, with the up through art, sport and other exception of India and Pakistan, activities, whilst the constant inter­ which acknowledge the sovereign change of students helps to bring as the head of the Commonwealth young Commonwealth citizens in but not their head of State. Each touch with one another. A notable member enjoys complete control example of non-governmental co­ over its own policies, but on all operation is the C om m onw ealth matters of common concern, mem­ Parliamentary Association, which The Fort Street Girls’ High School Magazine 15 at its annual conferences, provides of membership. On the contrary, a forum for an independent ex­ the real attraction is a true com­ change of views between members munity of ideals. In a world sadly of Parliaments, from all over the divided against itself, the Com­ Commonwealth. monwealth is an association of The Premier of Northern Nigeria nations, which in creed, race, — Alhaji Ahmandu Bello — said colour and wealth is as diverse as of the Commonwealth; ' It should it is possible to be, b ut w hich is not for a moment be supposed yet held together by spiritual . . . that we are drawn towards bonds that transcend these earthly the Commonwealth only by the things. calculation of the material benefils — WENDY GOODWIN, 3A.

JUNIOR SCHOOL

The Commonwealth Country I Should Most Like to Visit and the Reasons for M y Choice

The Commonwealth of Nations peaked hats. Visiting the bleak is a group of countries which ac­ expanse of the north, I would knowledge the Queen as the head tramp Through snowfields or ride of the Commonwealth. These coun­ by sledge to see the numerous tries include Ceylon, Australia, trading posts and talk with the New Zealand, Pakistan, Malaya, trappers and marvel at the furs of Ghana and Canada. trapped animals. I would travel Canada, the first dominion and through the rich green countryside the oldest member of the Com­ of pine trees with snow-capped monwealth, beside Britain, con­ mountains, on my way to the St. tains an area of approximately Lawrence Seaway where I would four million square miles. This is marvel at the structure of its canals the country I would most like to and locks. visit. The colourful history of the past, First I would visit Prince Edward and the recent visit of the Queen Island, made famous in the whose tour I had followed in the "Anne" books. Then I would tour new spaper and w hich caused so the whole of Canada, seeing the much controversy in the French miles of wheat belts or the wild and English sectors is the reason wooded country, climb the Rocky I too would like to visit Canada. M ountains and see m iles of prairie Perhaps I would have trouble in or the outline of the rugged coast, French-speaking Quebec, ffowever, and cheer the Royal Canadian if I study harder at French, I might Mounted Police Force, as they rode overcome this difficulty. by, dressed in their red coats and — LORRAINE MOOREY, 2C.

FAREWELL DAY

Farewell Day of 1964 was The 1964 function was held as another "last" under the old sys­ usual. The weather was fine and tem. The changing of the Second­ the parade of Fifth Year in their ary system has made it necessary street clothes was as splendid as to modify the traditional arrange­ ever. The ceremony held in the ment for 1965 and to consider Assembly Hall was one of excite­ others for the future. ment, while the telegrams, letters 16 The Fort Street Girls’ High School Magazine and messages, from old pupils and their hostesses. Fourth Year, and friends, were read out. The sing­ sorority pins which the Parents ing of the school songs and the and Citizens' Association provided. clapping out of the Fifth Years for During the function, the retiring the last time brought moisture to captain and prefects invested the m any eyes. captain and prefects elected for Fifth Year made a presentation 1965. to the school. This year it was a A fte r a pleasant party in the framed photograph of Miss Hamil­ gymnasium, beautifully decorated ton, which has been placed in the by Fourth Year, the girls departed library, alongside those of pre­ to prepare themselves for the end vious principals. Gifts to Fifth Year of school dance at Fort Street girls were key-rings, presented by Boys' High School.

ANZAC DAY

The speaker at the Anzac Day Think Continually." The school as assembly in the Primary School a whole combined in the singing Hall was Judith Lazio who ex­ of ‘ Land of Mine" and the Re­ plained to both Senior and Junior cessional Hymn. groups the significance of Anzac A small group from the Junior Day. The School Captain Julie Ivi- son spoke the words of "The School represented us at the spe­ Fallen," by Lawrence Binyon, and cial Schools' Anzac Day Ceremony read Stephen Spender's poem, 'J at Hyde Park Memorial.

EDUCATION WEEK

On Education Sunday, the school vice, conducted by Archdeacon was represented at the Combined Goodwin, replaced the normal School Services at the State Scripture periods. Theatre and a t St. A n d re w 's A display of dramatic, gymnas­ Cathedral by a party of pupils. At tic and musical work was given St. Philip’s Church a special service at the Cell Block Theatre at East was held on Thursday. This ser­ Sydney Technical College.

BOOK WEEK

On 8th July, during Book Week recognized. Posters, the work of a group of 2nd Years visited the the pupils, were displayed in the Book Week Exhibition at the Public library and on the notice boards. Library, Macquarie Street. After Some of these revealed outstand­ examining the wonderful array of ing talent. In addition a special new books, published during the essembly was held at which the year, the girls were fortunate speaker was Miss H. Palmer. She enough to be able to hear an discussed reading and books address by Mrs. Patricia Wright- from the point of view of the author. Her address was received son, an outstanding authoress of with great enthusiasm and genu­ children's books. ine appreciation. Thank you. Miss Within the school, this week was Palmer. The Fort Street Girls’ High School Magazine 17 ITEMS OF INTEREST

In the N ew South W ales A m a ­ The Classical Association of teur Tumbling Competition on 14th New South Wales conducted read­ August, Rhonda Artlett, 2C, won ing competitions in Greek and the Open Championship and the Latin. Our entrants were Elizabeth Under 15 Championship. She has Popper, Melanie Petrovic and also qualified to compete in the Helen Esmond. Helen won third Australian Amateur Tumbling place in the Latin section. Competition. ☆ ☆ During the Christmas vacation During the year Marilyn Tre- a History Conference was held at venar took part in the Life Saving the King's School to discuss "The Championships in Adelaide, Robyn Interpretation of History." Rowena Bryant competed in the Swimming Eddy, Jill Williams and Elizabeth Championships in Hobart and Munroe who attended found it Margaret Parker was a representa­ very interesting and stimulating. tive at the Perth Games. Recently, at Marks Field, in an event at the ☆ Throwers' Club Margaret threw the The school captain, Julie Ivison, javelin a distance of 153 ft. 7 ins. and the vice-captain, Patricia Reid, This was a record throw but un­ were invited to attend a farewell fortunately the conditions required function to Lord de Lisle. The func­ for official recognition were not tion which was held at the Con- fulfilled. Better luck next time, Mar­ servatorium of Music was a de­ garet. lightful experience for them. ☆ ☆ A team of three, Jan Stephen­ Julie Ivison, Lay Hoon Tan and son, Gabrielle Gowling and Vikki Carol Lawrence sat for the Mathe­ Salee, entered the Schoolgirls' Golf matics Examination conducted by Competition during the May vaca­ the University of New South Wales. tion. Their combined effort gained Lay Hoon also attended the Sum­ 2nd place and Jan's individual mer Science School organized by score won the championship for Professor Messel. her.

tV ☆ The publishers of a Japanese The Child Advancement Asso­ magazine, "Chuni - Zidai,” ap­ ciation conducted a competition proached the Department of Edu­ for illustrations of Australian cation when they required a typi­ Poetry. Christine Backhouse's entry, cal Australian schoolgirl to feature illustrating "The Cricket" was in a special article. Lynda Adams highly commended. of 3B was selected. The article, ☆ now published, consisted of an essay written by Lynda, dealing Girls from both 4th and 5th with her life, interests and activi­ Year entered the Goethe Society ties as well as photographs taken Verse Speaking Competitions. at school, near the Opera House, at the Zoo, in Hyde Park and at ☆ various other spots around the Essays have also been submit­ city. Lynda's fan mail has been ted in the Soil Conservation Com­ stupendous. petition. 18 The Fort Street Girls’ High School Magazine

Sandra Kalnins, 2A, was a can­ remarks of the adjudicator. Try didate in the Junior Chamber of again, Sandra. Commerce Public Speaking. The ☆ topic of the prepared speech was Melanie Petrovic gained third "I Speak for Australia." In the place in the Concours General, a competition conducted by the impromptu section Sandra chose Alliance Française. Fifth Year stu­ 'Bringing up Parents.” She was dents of French, throughout the by far the youngest competitor entire State of N.S.W. are eligible and well deserved the appreciative to enter. Well done, Melanie.

KING OF THE STALLIONS

He fought to be king, and won. With shining coat and flying mane, He leads the mob on. With fiery eyes and plunging hooves. He races like the wind. Of all the stallions, he is king. At dawn he stands, to survey the land. Whinnies softly then bolts and runs. To join the mob of pure white stallions. He turns his head and races past. And the others follow in a cloud of dust. —DIANNE RIDER, IF, Kent.

LIKE

The smell of flowers, fresh and bright, A breath of air, that’s cool and light. A cockatoo and leather new. Roasted peanuts and lettuce too. I like coffee, brown and warm. Sugar-cane too, and also corn. Paw-paws, pineapples, bananas too. Rich plum pudding, and Irish Stew. Mum’s baked dinners, crisp and hot. Fish and chips and a lobster pot. Perkins paste and porridge taste. And butter hard which no-one wastes. Christmas cake upon a plate. The cows and horses by the gate. Rushing rivers and a waterfall. Trees in the forest, straight and tall. —JEANETTE FISCHLE, IF, York. The Fort Street Girls’ High School Magazine 19 SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

LIBRARY REPORT “Book Week" proved to be quite a success and the girls who There are no books that ail painted posters and notices to children like any more than there illustrate the theme “Wonderful are novels that all adults enjoy. Books” are to be heartily con­ But there are some books which gratulated. Some girls have al­ all should try not to miss, for these ready read and enjoyed the Book will offer a unique experience, of the Year, “ Pastures of the Blue which is the greatest pleasure a Crane," by H. Brinsmead. good book can give. Lunch time library sessions are You will find some of these indeed busy ones and to those books in the lists of “ New Fiction girls vyho give up their lunch hours Added to the Shelves in 1965.“ each day to help at the charging In reading some of these, you will desk and to reshelve the unending find that you are given a particu­ flow of books, we express our lar kind of experience not to be thanks and gratitude. Fulvia Ze- found in anything else. No matter riol, Elizabeth Ridge, Denise Quay, how well a television presentation Anne Proos, Maria Arrigo, Chris­ may be, it is no substitution for tine Bastreville and Denise Butler reading words on a page. With are doing a sterling job in this television, images float past, then respect. These girls too, put in are gone. With words on a page, much time after school to help the mind is always full of some­ process books, thus ensuring that thing. Some of the new fiction a constant flow of new books finds added to the shelves this year, its way on to the shelves. Julie both for children and young Fitzsimmons, who looks after 5th adults will provide an exciting Year borrowing, Nota Scoppa, experience for you, as no doubt who le'^ers the books, and Rhonda many of you have already dis­ Moran who covers the dust- covered for yourselves. jackets are deserving of thanks. In a ll, 630 new books, non­ Class librarians during the day fiction and fiction books have been and library monitors, who bring added to the Library during the overnight books up in the morning past year at a cost of £580. are all giving valuable service. Amongst the non-fiction are books It is with the help of these girls for both Seniors and Juniors on that the Library is able to function all curricular subjects as well as smoothly and to give you success­ some exciting books on hobbies ful service. and recreations. We are deeply indebted to the P. & C. Association for its generous MUSIC NOTES, 1965 donations of money for the pur­ chase of new library books. We Throughout the year, musical also express our gratitude to the activities have again been a source 5th Years of 1964 for donating of enjoyment to the many girls the magnificent volume of “Aus­ who have participated both as tralian Aboriginal Art," to the performers and listeners. students who have recently com­ pleted their practice-teaching for The choir has worked hard at the book on “Screen Printing" and lunchtime and before school re­ to the Drama Group of the school hearsals preparing items for the for a beautiful book on “The Secondary Schools Choral Concert Modern Dance." and an entertainment evening at 20 The Fort Street Girls’ High School Magazine

the Cell Block Theatre towards the Players, 1965, performed scenes end of Second Term. As part of from “Taming of the Shrew" and Waratah Week celebrations, the "Julius Caesar." In the perform­ choir joined with choirs from other ance of "Julius Caesar" the girls schools and the B.M.C. National joined in, supplying the jeers and Youth Orchestra for a concert In hisses of the crowd in the market the Town Hall. scenes, and they thoroughly en­ Some of the recorder players in joyed themselves. The actors later the school have now attained an remarked that our audience wcs excellent standard of performance. the most interested they had ever Amongst these, Sue Christie was played to. successful in the Open Treble Solo "Mime by the Sea,” a flve- at the City of Sydney Eisteddfod minute film of the girls as starfish, in 1964. Girls will be participating rocks and seaweed, etc., was shot again this year in solo, consort and on location on the Hawkesbury recorder band sections. Three River. Channel Ten shot a few members of the Recorder Group, sequences in our gym for their pro­ Sue Christie, Pat Smith and Judith gramme, "Walk a Young World,” Freedman were privileged to re­ on "Machines" and an improvisa­ ceive, on permanent loan, an oboe, tion of an abstract painting. This clarinet and flute respectively from enabled other young people to see the Music Branch. The girls are now the type of work we are doing in having private tuition in these in­ our drama lesson. struments and it is hoped that a school orchestra may soon develop At the Paddington Arts Festival around this nucleus of players. on the 21st of June some girls gathered together, and under the Second and Fourth Year girls direction of Mrs. Stuart and Miss have enjoyed a series of four con­ Hinkley worked out an evening of certs given for schools by the Creative Dance and Drama. In­ Sydney Symphony Orchestra. cluded in the drama was "The The high point of interest this Mavis Istrong Show." This evening year for several girls was their proved very successful. participation in the Annual Music Camp held at Broken Bay, for ten On the 23rd of August a school days in January. Each year about function was held at the Cell Block 200 boys and girls from State High Theatre. The programme consisted Schools are selected to attend. A of a half hour each of Drama, most enjoyable ptogramme of Dance, Music and Gymnastics. music, outdoor activity, fellowship The British Drama League has and fun is arranged under the asked our group to supply an leadership of Mr. T. Hunt, Director evening of Creative Drama for the of Music for Schools, and staff from opening of their Festival of Drama Music Branch and High Schools. in November. Places for pupil campers are very much sought after and many Fort The girls have had the oppor­ Street girls are hoping that they tunity of showing the community will be amongst the lucky ones to the value of creative drama in the be selected for the next Music school with these projects. Camp. Individual classes have prepared scenes for a performance at School DRAMATIC WORK at the end of 2nd Term. 2C has prepared scenes from "A Mid­ summer Night's Dream" and 2D For the girls keenly interested in from “Alice in Wonderland.” Drama, it has been a busy year. In first term the Young Elizabethan — LUCINDA STRAUSS. The Fort Street Girls’ High School Magazine 21

I.S.C.F. We start by warming up and stretching our muscles ; prac­ The Inter-School Christian Fel­ tice and learn, among other things, lowship is an interdenonninational exercises and sequences. Often we group, functioning not only in our take 10-15 minutes in improvisa­ school but in many others through­ tion at the end of the lesson. The out the State and country. The improvisations mean a lot to us. aim o f I.S.C.F. is ‘ to know Christ They are a chance for us to use, in and make Him known." Members expressing our inner selves, the are encouraged to join the Scrip­ physical techniques we have been ture Union, an organization which taughr and those we discover for provides a systematic method of ourselves. Through this work we daily Bible reading, with explana­ discover a lot about ourselves and tory notes suitable to the age of each other and when we work in the reader. groups we are teaching ourselves an av/areness of and ability to The meetings are held on Wed­ work for others for our future life. nesdays at lunchtime in the As­ sembly Hall. They usually begin As a stimulus to arouse these with choruses and an opening feelings George Neidorf plays per­ proyer followed by a Bible reading cussion music for us on these oc­ and hymn. Then a talk is given casions. Often we include props by a teacher, one or more girls or such as nets, ropes and chairs in a visiting speaker. Visitors have our improvisations. included Archdeacon Goodwin, Since the club was formed dur­ the Rev. Adcock, Miss W hite and ing 2nd Term, 1964, we have per­ Mr. Frazer who are travelling sec­ formed at the Cell Block Theatre, retaries fo r I.S.C.F., Mr. Harris and Paddington Arts Festival and for Miss Chew representing the Scrip­ ture Union. visitors to the school. At the end of this term we expect to demon­ Activities outside the school strate some of the work we have have included a Saturday hike in done. which our group combined with — PIPPA ROBINSON, 3A. the one from Fort St. Boys' High, and holiday camps which some members attended in the Septem­ ber vacation. Fifth Years are look­ CHESS CLUB ing forward to the Leaving Re­ covery House Party to be held at The school Chess Club was re­ the end of November. organized this year with a com­ We are greatly indebted to Miss mittee from 3A. These girls distri­ McEwan for the support which she bute the sets and supervise the has given us and also to Mrs. Bis- play. The club meets daily in set and Miss Conolly, our coun­ Room 10 or Room 20 d u rin g the sellors, for guiding us in the many lunch hour. Juniors are well rep­ decisions which we have had to resented but we would like to see make. more members, both Senior and Junior, participating. Those inter­ DANCE CLUB ested should see Miss Horner or Shirley Jennings of 3A.

On Friday afternoons a group To Miss Horner we would like of girls gather in the gymnasium to express our appreciation and to where Miss Hinkley gives up her those girls who have accepted re­ time to teach and train us in the sponsibilities. essence of modern dance. — S. JENNINGS, 3A. 22 The Fort Street Girls’ High School Magazine

GYMNASTIC CLUB work during the holidays to gradu­ ate as members of the Child Care Auxiliary. Some of these girls are Since our affiliation with the now doing voluntary work in hos­ Amateur Gymnastics Association of N.S.W. the girls have realized pitals and homes. that an exacting standard of gym­ In First Term M iss Inw ood a p ­ nastics is needed to bring success pealed to the school for girls to in the competitions. Although our help w ith clerical w o rk a t the Red members have only competed in Cross Centre in Jamison Street. two competitions we have obtain­ Twelve girls offered to help, and ed excellent results. three of these, Lynette Rawlins, The 1965 Club Championships Vanessa Reed and Frances Stubbs were won by Jennifer Quinn — have been helping Miss Inwood Senior, and Kim Gamble— Junior. a t the Red Cross Centre every Girls successful in competitions or­ Wednesday afternoon. ganized by the State Gymnastic This year we sold Anzac Day Association were Kim Gamble, stickers and are preparing to help Rhonda Artlett, Jennifer Quinn and the Old Girls with the sweet stall Colleen Park. on Fete Day, S aturday, A ugust Rhonda Artletf has performed 21st. extremely well this year in the Junior B division of the State Gymnastic Association to gain 2nd THE DEBATING CLUB place in the Floor Sequence and 4th place in the Beam competi­ This year the Debating Club has tion. had reasonable success with sev­ — JENNIFER Q U IN N , 5A. eral lunch-hour debates and with House and inter-school debates. Fortnightly at lunch-hour on Fri­ JUNIOR RED CROSS day, debates have been held. The first was a Fifth Year debate, won At the first meeting of 1965 the by the Government, on the topic following officers were elected: "Fashion is a T yranny.” For the President, Francis Stubbs; Vice- Seniors a Parliamentary debate President, Terry Buck; Secretary, was held, the topic being "Too Muriel Adams; Treasurer, Lynne Much Emphasis is Placed on Hoogwerf; 1st Year Representa­ Science in Schools Today." The tives, Helen Fong, Susan Brown; Junior School debated "That Fire­ 2nd Year Representatives, Mar­ crackers Should be Banned” and garet Ferrington, Jeanette Han­ decided they should. cock; 3rd Year Representatives, Two inter-school debates were Rose M cLelland, Sue M a rtin ; 4th held, one against Cleveland Street Year, Christine Garnsey, Christine Boys' High, and the other, our an­ Sheppard. nual fixture against Fort Street During 1st Term eleven 4th Year Boys’ High. Our debating team girls attended the Child Care defeated Cleveland Street, decid­ course. They were Muriel Adams, ing "That Too Much Emphasis is Terry Buck, Pat Haigh, Lynne Placed on Sport in Australia.” Fort Heins, Lynne Hoogwerf, Susan Street Boys' debating team visited Pang, Lynette Rawlins, Vanessa us and won the debate, affirming Reed, Dianne Riddler, Norma 'That This Mechanical Age has Shum and Frances Stubbs. They Retarded the Creative Spirit.” attended lectures on Saturday The second debate against the mornings and did their practical boys is scheduled for the last week The Fort Street Girls’ High School Magazine 23 o f term. We are the Government SCHOOL ASSOCIATION and the topic chosen is “That Walt Disney has done more for Civilisa­ The school association meets tion than Shakespeare Has." throughout the year to discuss Attendance at all meetings has matters concerning the welfare of been most satisfactory and special school and pupils alike. The interest has been aroused with office-bearers of 1965 are as fol­ the House debates which are still lows: in progress. York is the leading Year I, Kerry W oods; Year II, team at present. Christine Hilzinger; Year III, Col­ STOP PRESS: Fort Street Boys' leen Gurran; Year IV, Judith Freed­ High School won the debate — man; Year V, Margaret Weldon; 2 3 /8 /6 5 . Secretory, Sue Christie. — JAN REITANO, Sec., 4B. The other committee members are Miss McEwan, Miss Pickard, Mrs. Murphy, Miss Green, Mrs. ALLIANCE FRANÇAISE Camp and the School Captain, Julie Ivison. Some of the matters discussed Grade I: Barnes, J.; Cameron, have included a decision to allow P.; Drake, D.; Eves, A .; Fong, H.; 4th Years to work in their class­ George, S.; Gerts, S.; G oogan, R.; rooms as soon as they reach Goudie, A.; Hilzinger, C.; Hughes, school and to allow 1st, 2nd B.; Nicholson, P.; Patten, M.; Pali- and 3rd Years to enter school dis, C.; Perkins, R.; Phillips, S.; at 8.50 a.m. in order to un­ Q uay, D.; Ranieri, C.; Sanchez, M.,- pack their lockers. It has been de­ Strauss, J.; Szabo, M. Wilton, J. cided to hold a 4th Year Farewell Grade II: Adams, L.; Blyth, J.; Dance at the end of the year and Davidson, J.; Denton, C.; Frost, H.; a committee has been elected to Goodwin, W.; Joyce, H.; Ko, J.; arrange the details. The question Lavender, R.,- Mitchell, K.; Moore, of a new uniform for 5th-6th Year J.; Porter, W .; Robinson, H.; Rose, pupils has been raised and will W. be discussed at length later in the Grade III: Bottrell, S.; Curry, N.; year. Hodgson, A.; Kidd, P.; Lackey, B.; The decisions reached on mat­ Laszlo, J.; Lillicott, R.; McDonough, ters brought up in these meetings G.; Maclean, M.; Munce, B.; Raw­ are reached after a great amount lins, L.; Reed, V.; Smith, P.; Weiss, of discussion and it is assumed G.; W illia m s, I.; W olstenholm e, that whatever the decision, it will M. prove to be the most satisfactory Grade V: Larsen, S.; Petrovic, to all concerned. M.; Van Halderen, R. — SUE CHRISTIE, 4A.

REPORT OF FORT STREET OLD GIRLS’ LITERARY CIRCLE Now In Its 40th Year

Since our last report the Circle for her cheerful courage and ready has had to say farewell to three wit, which endeared her to us. mem bers. Then in March, '65, our President, In December last one o f our Miss E. Duhig, left us under the early members, Gladys Hands- leadership of the Vice-President, comb, B.A., passed away after a Mrs. Kirkby, to journey overseas. long illness. She is greatly missed Several letters have been received 24 The Fort Street Girls’ High School Magazine from her. A recent one told of her bers will be very welcome to join stay at Jesus College, Oxford, us on the third Sunday of the where she attended a School in month at The Botanic Gardens. Sociology. While there she had the Look for our group on the lawn be­ pleasure of treading a leafy walk tween main path and Nellie Stew­ beside the river Cherwell, known a rt Rose Garden from 2 p.m . o n ­ as "Addison's Walk." It was a wards. Later we enjoy afternoon favourite retreat of his while at tea and exchange of news. Should Oxford. The beautiful, ancient third Sunday be wet we meet on architecture of the colleges was the following Sunday. also admired. The modern style of — E. LANGTON, Hon. Sec. the new college for men, St. Cath­ erine's is o surprise but does not clash as the woods separate it REPORT OF FORT STREET from the ancient colleges. Another OLD GIRLS’ UNION member, Mrs. E. Mackay, resigned in June to take up residence at Dear Fellow-Fortians, — On be­ Bateau Bay. She, too, will be half of the Committee of the Old missed. Girls' Union, I would like to tell you about our activities during The syllabus for 1965 covers 1965. mystery in the novel, giving us great variety in our reading. Our annual meeting was held at the school in March and we wel­ So fa r w e have studied “ The comed many new members, some Mysteries of Udolpho," "Franken­ of whom we had met at the Wel­ stein,” 'Father Brown Stories,” come to Fifth Years, held at the Works of Conan Doyle, "The Feminists Club in December. The Woman in White," "The Moon­ Union presented a Ranleigh tea- stone" and the Works of Agatha tray to the school on this occasion. Christie. The Annual Ball at the Chevron Still to be discussed are "The Hilton Hotel, in June, was the Works of Ian Fleming," "The Sev­ combined effort of both the Old ered Head,” "A World of Love," Boys' and Old Girls' Unions. This "The House in Paris," "The Heat was a most enjoyable occasion of the Day." and a great success. During November, '64, the An­ The Annual Dinner will be held nual Tea Party was held and an at the Public Service Association enjoyable evening resulted. Our Building in October. This is always guest of honour was an ex-Fortian, a function at which we renew Miss Asa Child, on furlough from many old friendships and make her work as missionary translator new acquaintances. and publisher in the State of Bihar, Miss Jean Arnot, a Portion, has India. During her address we were recently been awarded the M.B.t. given an insight to the many prob­ lems which beset the work, the We would like to thank Miss various dialects, poor quality of McEwan for her assistance with printing due to lack of modern circulars and making the school equipment, and no regard for available for our use for the gen­ time. Later slides of her district eral meeting and our "Back to were shown and various questions School" evening in May. answ ered. Our best wishes to all students, We are happy to report that our especially to those Fifth Years and ex-leader. Miss A. E. Turner, still Fourth Formers sitting for exami­ attends the meetings and gives us nations. great encouragement. New mem­ — STEPHANIE DUGGAN, Hon. Sec. The Fort Street Girls’ High School Magazine 25

THE LADIES’ AUXILIARY and co-operation made this pos­ sible. As the Chinese would say, “This During the year donations have is the year of the Fete," and all been made to the Library, towards our efforts have been directed to­ Profciency Prizes, Sorority Pins and wards that end. Luncheons, out­ a Dressmaker's Model purchased ings, demonstrations as well as for Sewing Classes. hard work sewing to stock our We thank the Ladies' Auxiliary sta 11. for the many functions they have I am only the new secretary, but arranged and their co-operation I am amazed at what has been during the year. accomplished by the Ladies' Aux­ We also appreciate the assist­ iliary. Last year, for instance, they ance Miss McEwan and Staff have supplied a much-needed refrigera­ extended to us. tor for the Biology room, gymna­ sium equipment, blankets, cur­ The year ahead should prove tains and cushions for the sick bay, most rewarding; we look forward as well as a kettle and dishes for to seeing a modern, well-equipped this room. new building erected. We need the Though these amenities are im­ active support of parents, morally portant, I wonder if mothers rea­ and financially to ensure this be­ lise how much more important the comes a reality. mother-daughter relationship is We urge you to join the Asso­ to school-work. Girls, ask your ciation and take part in its affairs mother if she would come along — an org a n isa tio n is o n ly as to our meetings and share the strong as its members make it. friendliness and fellowship — you would be proud to see her at the We have great plans for 1966 school, persuade her to join us — •— come along and be proud to you would both enjoy it. be a part of this new venture. — MERLE HIGHET, Hon. Sec. Thank you ladies, for your sup­ port and help during the past year. J. WALAASLEY, Sec. TAPE RECORDERS

We have two new tape record­ PARENTS & CITIZENS’ ers — one to record ABC School Broadcast sessions, one a portable ASSOCIATION for easy use in the classroom. This year we are making in­ Our meetings this year have tensive use of taped broadcast been very well attended and we series in French; each Second Form were very pleased to welcome the class receives an ABC broadcast many new members. every week, and Third and Fourth This year the Association's main Forms listen to a BBC series on al­ objective w as the School Fete, ternate weeks. This is part of the from which we hope to donate a increased emphasis in new sylla­ considerable sum to the School. buses on the ability to compre­ The Fete was financial and social hend the spoken foreign language. success and we extend our con­ A series for senior students on gratulations to Mr. Pigott and the ' Our Asian Neighbours" reflects Fete Committee for a job well the interest of both geography done. We also thank the parents, and history students in this region pupils and staff whose support and another, "From the Library 26 The Fort Street Girls’ High School Magazine

Shelf," which deals with books and Helen Bailey, Judith Hancock and authors, is used by English and Jeanette Broome in First Form, classes and the Librarian. have also been added to the list. As in previous years, our aim In recording ABC sessions, they is to see that each class, from have had their difficulties— power Second Form upwards, has a team failures, learning to use three dif­ of trained tape recorder operators. ferent types of machines, technical Second Form girls trained this year difficulties because our school is are: Janis Wilton, Louise Proud- beset by acoustic problems caused man, Carolyn Lewis, Marilyn by its nearness to the Harbour Beggs, Glynis Dudley, Kerry Jones, Bridge. To all the pupils who re­ Rhonda Honeybrook, Denise Ible, cord and play this material, the Kerry Mahony, Gail Robertson and School owes a debt; they are per­ Jennifer King-Cee; Jennifer Hinde forming an essential service for and Maureen Curry, in Third Form, us.

THE THREAT

The hot sun is a burning mass of fiercely glowing red; the parched plain is freckled with bodies of cattle. Most are dead. And plump, well-fed eagles hover overhead. Is this the work of Nature, who in recent times caressed Australia with soft sunlight and coaxing rains so blessed? Is this her way of putting our country to the test? Or is this just a warning — a warning to all men, to take advantage of her gifts and use them wisely then. —DEBBIE JOPSON, IE, Kent.

CLOCKFACE

Monotony; tick, tock Square, round, oval clock. Round and round; non-stop. Time is going, passing, flying Moments lingering — then dying. There is no time for sighing, crying. No time for crying? no, nothing But superficial laughing. -GLENESE MACKENZIE, 3A, Bradfield. The Fort Street Girls' High School Magazine 27 SPORT

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ATHLETIC TEAM Diane Ferrier, Margaret Parker, Barbara O’Sullivan, Beverley Atkinson.

ATHLETICS CARNIVAL Results : Sub-Junior After one postponement our Discus: B. Atkinson, B. carnival was successfully held Javelin: M. Carroll, Y. under ideal conditions at North High Jum p: R. Blake, J. How- Sydney Oval. den, B. Long Jump: M. Gillieatt. Diane Ferrier and Margaret Shot Putt: B. Atkinson, B. Parker tied in the Senior Point 12 Years: R. Gale, K. Score, Diane winning the school 13 Years: E. M ertens, G. championship, Open 100 yards, Open 440 and 220. Margaret won Junior the Senior Javelin, Shot Putt, Dis­ Discus: J. C laydon, G. cus and Long Jump. Javelin: S. Taylor, B. The Junior Point Score went to High Jump: Y. Hughes, G. Barbara O'Sullivan who won the Long Jum p: J. C laydon, G. 15 years championship and gain­ Shot Putt: M. Webb, G. ed second places in the School 14 Years: J. Otterwell, K. Championship and 220 yards. 15 Years: B. O 'S u lliva n , Y. 14 Years Hurdles: I. Fleck, G. The Sub-Junior Point Score 15 Years Hurdles: G. Facer, G. trophy went to B. Atkinson as a result o f her success in the Discus Senior and Shot Putt. Discus; M. Parker, G. 28 The Fort Streer Gïr H gh School Magazine

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lA Yecrs: M. l o w s , K. North Sycney Olympic Pool on 17 Yecis: D. -errse:', B. 17th .sAa'ci. it was a fine, warm lo Yens Hurdles: D. Ridler, B day, enjovebie to spectators and 17 Yecrs Hurd es: C. Park, <. competitors aJike. Open School C h a m pionship; D. Per HoJse Scores rier, B. K e rt 1591 points. 220 Ya-'ds: D. Ferher, B. Brctdfield 93 po nts. 440 Yards: D. Perrier, B. 440 Yards Wafk: K. rlighet, B. Glcucesrer 7 3 ^ points. Relays Yoik "^2^ points. Senior: Bradfield. Corgrotula'ions, Kent, on suen Junior^ York. a 'urawoy viitory. Sjb-Jurior: Kert. Capta.n Ball Cifp Winners 1st Yecr: Ken'. Open: Bradfieid end Kent tiec. Senior Point Score.- Marilyrre House Scores Treverai, Brcdfield. ,

SWIMMING B.\CK F.OW: M. Lowe, M. Conabere, M. Tre?enar, V. Garrick, C. Gurran. FEONT ROW: H. Sallivan, R. Bryant, M. Biyant. The Fort Street Girls’ High School Magazine 29

Results 13 Years Butterfly: R. Perkins, Y. Open Championship: M. Tre- 14 Years Butterfly: V. Garrick, K. venar, B. 15 Years Butterfly: M. Bryant, K. Open 200 Metres Freestyle: H. 16 Years Butterfly: K. Eagles, Y. Sullivan, K. 17 Years Butterfly: C. Park, K. 12 Years Freestyle: J. James, Y. Sub-Junior Relay: York. 13 Years Freestyle: R. Perkins, Y. Junior Relay: Kent. 14 Years Freestyle: H. Sullivan, Senior Relay: Bradfieid. K. Open Medley Relay: Kent. 15 Years Freestyle: M. Bryant, K. Open Dive: R. Artlett, Gloucester. 16 Years Freestyle: M. Lowe, K. 17 Years Freestyle: M. Trevenar, ZONE SWIMMING CARNIVAL B, First and Third Years attended 12 Years Breaststroke: R. Gale, the Zone Carnival and did a good K. job of cheering on our swimmers. 13 Years Breaststroke: R. Per­ The greatest success of the day kins, Y. was that of the Junior Relay team, 14 Years Breaststroke: V. Gar­ consisting of Marilyn and Robyn rick, K. Bryant, Helen Sullivan and Valerie 15 Years Breaststroke: M. Bry­ Garrick, when they won their event ant, K. in brifliant style. 16 Years Breaststroke: K. Eagles, Y. LIFE SAVING 17 Years Breaststroke: C. Park, K. The following awards were 12 Years Backstroke: K. Woods, gained at the close of 1 964 season. K. Elementary, 50. 13 Years Backstroke: L. Proud- Safe Swim m ers, 18. m an, G. Proflciency, 10. 14 Years Backstroke: J. Morris, Intermediate Star, 5. B, 15 Years Backstroke: M. Bryant, Bronze M e d a llio n , 6. K. Instructor's Certificate, 3 — Col­ 16 Years Backstroke: E. Munroe, leen Gurran, Lyn Bonnie, Judith Y. Backhouse. 17 Years Backstroke: M . Cona- The Life Saving House Point bere, B. Score Trophy was won by Glou­ 12 Years Butterfly: R. Gale, K, cester.

HOUSE NOTES

BRADFIELD and the 17 Years 50 Metre Breast­ stroke. Other 1 st place-getters Captain: Diane Ferrier. w ere J. M orris, M. Conabere, V. Vice-Captain: Patricia Smith. Garrick and the Senior House Re­ Bradfieid began the year well lay team. Minor places were gain­ ed by T. Jansson, P. Hamory, G. by winning 2nd place in the Point Score at the Swimming Carnival. Markus, G. Robertson, L. Perrett, L. Moorey, the Open Medley team Marilynne Trevenar secured 1st and the Junior House Relay team. place in the Senior Point Score by gaining 1st place in the Open This w as a truly splendid House effort. 100 Metre Freestyle and the 17 Years 50 Metre Freestyle, 2nd in At the Athletic Carnival, in June, the 17 Years 50 Metre Backstroke Bradfieid gained 3rd place. Diane # ■ ^ k

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Ferrier tied for the Senior Point Lewis and the Junior House Relay Score tro p h y as a result of her team . successes in the Open 440 Yards, In the S aturday m orning com ­ Open 220 Yards, Open 100 Yards petitions we are well represented and 17 Years 100 Yards. The Sub- by J. Antrum, B. Brittain, and V. Garrick. Junior Point Score also fell to the At the end of 1964 Bradfield lot of Bradfield, Beverley Atkinson won tne Debating Cup. This year winning the Discus and Shot Putt we hope to be in the running for in this section. Other 1st places the Services and Academic Shield. were gained by R. Blake, J. How- With a good supply of Junior den, S. Taylor, D. Ridler, K. Highet, talent in the House we are hoping the Open House Captain Ball team to improve and that the ‘ Blue" and the Senior Relay team. Minor O f Bradfield will traditionally place-getters were B. Brittain, J. stand for first. In conclusion I Quinn, S. George, G. Cuthbert, R. would like to draw your attention Steer, R. Brown, J. Richards, C. to the following verse:

EQUIPMENT The following verse, culled from an English paper, is well worth repeating. The author seems to be unknown, but whoever he may be his general idea is good. The truth of his convictions will be apparent to all. Figure it out for yourself, my lad, You’ve all that the greatest of men have had — Two arms, two hands, two legs, two eyes. And a brain to use if you would be wise. With this equipment, they all began. To start for the top, and say, “1 can.” Look them over, the wise and great, They take their food from a common plate. And similar knives and forks they use. With similar laces they tie their shoes. The world considers them brave and smart, But you’ve all they had when they made their start. You can triumph and come to skill. You can be great if you only will. You’re well equipped for what fight you choose. You have legs and arms and a brain to use. And the man who has risen great deeds to do. Began his life with no more than you.

GLOUCESTER the Seniors. Points were contribut­ ed by Beverley Brawn, Louise Captain: Suzanne Davies. Proudman, Colleen Gurran, Judith Vice-Captain: Margaret Parker. Backhouse, Suzanne Davies, Les- lee Rawlins, Diane Forster and Gloucester has had its share of Rhonda Artlett. Rhonda also gain­ success this year, being well rep­ ed 1st place in the Open Dive. The resented in both the Swimming relay results were: Sub-Junior, 3rd and Athletics Carnivals, at Satur­ place; Junior and Medley, 2nd day morning sport and in the de­ place. b a tin g . Robyn Bryant and Diane Forster At the Swimming Carnival, gained places at the Zone Car­ Gloucester was placed 3rd, mainly nival, Robyn gaining major places as a result of the enthusiasm of in three events. 32 The Fort Street Girls’ High School Magazine

The Athletics Carnival brought closely fought out with Kent greater success to Gloucester, emerging victorious by eight points which came a close 2nd to Kent. from Gloucester. In the Senior Margaret was our main point Point Score M. Lowe was placed scorer, winning four events and third with A. Hodgson equal coming equal 1st in the Senior fourth. The Senior Relay gained Point Score. Gail Facer was 2nd in second place and the Open Cap­ the Junior Point Score and J. Clay- tain Ball team consisting of M. don and Y. Hughes tied for 3rd. Lowe, V. Mills, A. Hodgson, S. In the Sub-Junior E. Mertens gain­ Christie, P. Tatnall, G. Shortland, ed equal second in the point score. V. Garrick and S. Layton was equal Other scorers were M. Kelly, C. first. Again as at the Swimming S pill, J. Duncan, J. Backhouse, M. Carnival the Sub-Juniors shone and Webb, I. Fleck, G. Gould, C. Denny showed us that in the future the and D. Sevenoaks. Relay results House will be in capable hands. were: Sub-Junior, 3rd; Junior, 2nd, The First Year Captain Ball team, and Senior, 3rd. The First Year consisting of K. Woods, D. Rider, Captain Ball was placed 3rd. M. Popescu, R. Gale, W. Hodder, Gloucesterites who have repre­ J. Broome, R. Taylor and P. Hen- sented the school in Saturday wood, had an easy and well de­ teams are M. Webb, J. Duncan, J. served win. The Sub-Junior Relay C laydon, J. Hough and M. Keen. team , J. Burrow, K. W oods, R. We also have members in the Gale and W. Hodder, put on an Gym C lub, Ju n io r Red Cross and excellent display and finished the Debating Club. first. One of our most consistent all- rounders in this, her final year at KENT school, was Colleen Park. Captain: Sandra Layton. Kent has also done well in other Vice-Captain: Marilyn Lowe. school activities such as the Charity Collection and the Debating Com­ The year 1965 has been very petition in which we were placed successful for Kent, and all of the second. In the Saturday morning girls should be congratulated for sport we were represented by soft- the part they played in our vic­ ballers M. Lowe, V. Garrick, C. Bar­ tories at the Swimming and Ath­ ton and H. Sullivan, and by bas­ letics Carnivals. Kent had the larg­ ketball players J. Broome, R. Tay­ est number of entries at both of lor, W. Hodder, M. Heggen, A. the fixtures and I think this shows Hodgson and S. Layton . their true House spirit. The House spirit this year has Kent started the year by win­ been very high and I hope it v./ill ning the Swimming Carnival. Our remain at this height. Junior and Open Medley Relay teams gained first place and the YORK Sub-Junior gained second place. Outstanding competitors in the Captain: Elizabeth Munroe. Junior and Senior sections were M. Vice-Captain: Barbara O'Sulli­ Bryant, H. Sullivan, V. Garrick, C. van. Park, M. Lowe and K. Law. In the During the year York has been Sub-Junior section we have many well represented in school teams promising swimmers, in particular and activities, although we gain­ W. Hodder, R. Gale, J. Gould and ed only fourth position in both M . James. Swimming and Athletics Carnivals. The Athletics Carnival in con­ However, several of our members trast to the Swimming Carnival was were very successful. The Fort Street Girls’ High School Magazine

Ou"Standing perfo«'mers in the tain Ball team gained a well de­ Swimming •Carnival were Robin served second place. Perkirs,

HOCKEY TE.%M STANDING: J. Morphy, J. Vermeesch, K. Hodgesi G. Sutherland, M. Spindler, A. Eves, J. Young. SEATED: C. Spill, V. Ford, M" Pikett (Captain), E. Allard, J. Faucet. 34 The Fort Street Girls' High School Magazine

been very successful, we rai/e grand final, so are still hoping gained the vakable experierKe to add to our record. which we lacked. The practice has We wish to thank Miss Demp­ been invaluable. We hope that sey for coaching us on Tuesday next year holds better things for and Thursday afternoons and for us. On behalf of the team I wo'jid coming out on Saturday mornings like to thank Mrs. Camp fcr ner to encourage u; and to score. Once encouragement and support again, thanks. Miss Dempsey. — MEGAN P1KE7T. STOP PRESSc W e are now the Junior B Grade Champions. SOFTBALL — CHRISTINE BARTON.

The school th s season was -ep- resented by ore Saturday morn­ TENNIS ing team captained by Christina During 1964 a number of com­ Barton. The members are ; h. Sulli­ petitions were held in which the van, Pitcher; C. G ardiner, Catcher,- students were able to participate. V. Garrick, 1st Base; M. Lowe, 2nd House games were played at Base; M. Webb, 3rd Base; C. Bar­ Moore Park on sports afternoons ton, Short Stop; J. Duncar, Right and, during Third Term, the school Out; J. Claydon, Left Out; i. Stein, championships were played at Reserve. lunch time, the Open Singles was The team plays in Junior B won by Shirley Hammond, the Grade and so far has been very Junior Singles by Beverley Brawn successful, having reached the and the Doubles by Kristine Den-

SOFTBALL BACK ROW: H. Sullivan, M. Lowe, S. Thomas, V. Garrick, C. Gardner. FRONT ROW: M. Webh, J. Claydon, C. Barton, I. Stein, J. Duncan The Fort Street Girls’ High School Magazine 35

SENIOR “A ” BASKETBALL BACK ROW: A. Hcdgson, C. Denny, B. Brittain, S. Layton. FRONT ROW: G. Facer, J. Antrum (Captain), Pi Brisbane.

JUNIOR BASKETBALL “C” GRADE BACK ROW: Syivia Koliias, Karen Gordon, Vaierie Garrick, Mary Koliias. FFiONT ROW: Linda Moroney, Beryl Bourke (Captain), Cheryi Poilard. 36 The Fort Street Girls’ High School Magazine ton and Jennifer Moore. Vicky Gough, T. Buck, N. Shum, M. Heg- Smith won a racquet for the most gen, J. H ough, J. Ford, M . Keen improved player of 1964 At (captain). present the school championships Junior ‘ A” in “ C" Grade: S. and House competitions or 1965 Kollias, M. Kollias, C. Pollard, L. are being played. ^'\croney, V. Garrick, K. Gordon, — SHIRLEY HA\AMOND, 4B. B. Burke (captain). Junior ‘B’’ in "D2” Grade: J. BASKETBALL B'oom e, R. Taylor, J. Shum, J. James, M. Kelly, C. Dawkins, W. This year four teems were en­ hfodder (ceptain). tered in the Saturday Morning Basketball competition. The gomes The spirit of the players has are played at Moore Pa^t. been very high throughout the competitions in spite of many dis­ Unfortunately the teams v^ere appointments. Members of the graded on the general abi ity of Teams have given their lunch hours the team rather than on ege and to practice. The Senior "A ” prac- so the Juniors were competing t.ced before school. against seniors from other schools. The teams were as follows: Social games against North Sydney and the N.S.W. State teams Senior “A" in “A" Giade: C. were enjoyable and provided in­ Denny, B. Brittain, A. Hodgson, S. valuable experience for the “A" Layton, G. Facer, F. Brisbane, J. ■earn. M ore girls, especially Antrum (Captain). among the Juniors, are advised to Senior “ B" in "& 2 " G.''ode: G. sit for the Umpire's Certificate as

JUNIOR “B” BASKETBALL STANDING: R. Taylor, 3*. Kelly, G. Dawkins, J. Shum. SEATED: J. Broome (Vice-Captain), W. Hooder (Captain), J. James. The Fort Street Girls’ High School Magazine 37

BASKETBALL “B” TEAM STANDING: J. Shum, T. Buck, G. Gough. SEATED: J. Hough, M. Keen (Captain), M. Heggen.

it will give them a wider know­ Senior 'A" has reached the finals ledge of the game. The majority in both the State and Saturday of the members of the Senior morning competitions. The Junior teams will be leaving school at "B" has also reached the finals. the end of the year and girls will We are hopeful of their success in be required to replace them in these forthcoming matches. next year's teams. STOP PRESS: The Senior " A " w on In this year's competitions the the Saturday morning competition.

SNOW PHANTOMS

They kick up the snow and roll all around, Then panting and breathless they fall to the ground. These horses which whinny and neigh very loud. Play in the snow where there’s never a crowd. Their ghostly cries in the dead of the night. Are enough to give any child a fright. —BRENDA McKAY, IF, Gloucester. 38 The Fort Street Girls’ High School Magazine CONTRIBUTIONS

Prize W inning Entry — Senior Section

A BEACH SCENE

W inter. It becomes heavier, flattening Grey sky, grey clouds, grey the waves, denting the sand. w ater. Rivulets begin to form. They run The Beach lies deserted. The back to the endless sea, whence only in d ica tio n o f hum an life is a they came. lone fisherman, standing on a The rain moves aside, like a rock amidst the grey desolation. veil. The Beach. A grey veil. A piece of paper flits across the A wet veil. sands, a forlorn reminder of sum­ The sun glows weakly through mer crowds. the clouds. A single ray, an arrow, Q uiet. a spear, the only bright thing in Audible quiet. the greyness, hits the rock where A lone gull wings slowly above the fisherman had been standing. the dunes, dipping and gliding in The g ull . . . is gone. the air currents. The breeze whispers through The breeze freshens. The waves the sickly sand-grass. move more quickly. They are Summer is gone. It will return, white-capped. The white foam but meanwhile . . . contrasts strongly with the grey W inter. w ater. Grey sky, grey clouds, grey Pat . . . Pat . . . Pat. w ater. Rain. — ROBYN DONNELLY, 4C, Kent.

PRIZE W IN N IN G ENTRY — JUNIOR SECTION

RAILWAY

The jointed grey body Of the still, waiting train, Is washed of its dust In the heavy night rain. With the morn comes the sun The passengers board But the train must not run ’Till the coal has been stored. The whistle is blown Red flag at last thrown We’re off on our w a y ! Tirolee ! Tirolay! The Fort Street Girls’ High School Magazine 39

Wheels begin turning. Pistons a-chuming No time to lose We’re late as it is ! Gathering speed, downhill now we race Faster, oh faster, we must set the pace ! The funnel is steaming The bell now a-screaming. But approaching the town We will not slow down On, on we must go Whether able or no ! Past towers and bridges And dark city alleys, Past rivers and ridges And green country valleys. Then into the din Of a city again. Where the turmoil and noise Beat time with the train. But finally, finally Night falls once more The city is ceasing Its rattle and roar Train begins shunting Its carriages bumping Sssss . . . ss . . .! Passengers alight And walk into the night. -LOUISE PROUDMAN, 2A.

YOUNG DREAM

Away from this pulsating world I ponder quietly. I think of what I want in life. Of things so dear to me: Happiness and peace of mind Until my life has gone, Alife of perfect joy and peace Which seems so far beyond; For I am young, I must admit A sadly naive girl Who dreams of things romantic And of a better world. Although it seems so far ahead It is quite close at hand For now, I feel, I realize. Now I understand . . . Today I am but very young And this I know is true, That these ideals of mine now Will be mine all life through. So while I’m young. I’ll learn to love My neighbour on this earth. I’ll help and understand him. I’ll make myself of worth. I’ll give him all my trust and faith That he may do the same. And side by side in this like way Mankind may peace re-claim. -PAMELA KIDD, 4A, Bradfield. 40 The Fort Street Girls’ High School Magazins

LITTER

Long, golden stretch of beach A few tin cans, a rotten peach Left there by careless picnickers Who never cared for beauty. A wide flat plain. Just after rain, in all its beauty. But marred by empty bottles, papers, cans Left there by those who never cared for beauty. And even in the city streets. Along the walls of once proud buildings. White painted slogans, theatre bills and advertisements And monuments defaced with names Of those who never cared for beauty. —MARGARET WOLSTENHOLME, 4B, Gloucester.

MIRTH

Mirth is jolly, sometimes painful to the stomach when laughter is suppressed. Mirth is senseless to the brain that fills itself with fact and sobriety. Mirth is wondrous to behold on the face. Bright and bold it spreads — and ripples out like water when a stone in a pond is thrown. Mirth comes with — or without — any season. It starts with one — or perhaps none — and ends with more. -PIPPA ROBINSON, 3A, Gloucester.

TEENAGE FASHIONS

Everybody in this world has his fact. To the teenagers, however, problems. Just one look at the the problems of Vietnam, racial daily newspaper displays this prejudice and other political and The Fort Street Girls’ High School Magazine 41 social problems become secondary to the absence of his car, which to that which governs their lives had now been adopted by junior — teenage fashions. and became a mule for the surf­ If we can cast our minds back board. ¡ast a few years we can find the The difficulty was to keep up phototype teenager of the "Rocker" this philosophy of “surf is my era. In this "age" Elvis reigned life" in winter, as life seemed supreme and ninety-nine per cent quite dismal when the sun had of Australia's teenage male popu­ disappeared. Fortunately it was lation strove to copy his long side- not long before four individualists levers, greasy combed black hair yelled “ Please, Please Me" into a and leather-jacketed casualness. microphone and heralded — the These descendants of the pioneers "Mods." With the cry of ' Indi­ of Australia thought the ideal vidualism Forever," teenage boys evening was to be spent on a universally adopted long fringes, dangerous-looking, vehicle (in their collarless jackets and high-heeled hands at least) which, for want of a better name, was called the boots. motor bike. On the pillion of this Meanwhile with the same en­ bike sat the future Australian thusiastic determination that gave mother complete with leather women the vote, a young red­ jacket and long teased hair. headed girl sang “You're My The poor teenager had hardly World" and ecstatically the fairer achieved this look, when, to his sex entered her world of frills, frustration, the bell tolled for the block heels and in particular the Rocker and the "Surfie” was born. backed, cheek curled, long fringed The black hair suddenly turned hairstyle. white, the leather jacket was sent However, the present fashion to a local charity and for both scene gives no rest to the harassed sexes blue jeans and T-shirts be­ teenagers for, in the words of Bob came the order of the day. The motor bike, with very little wo'"k Dylon: “The times they are on the wrecker's part, became a-changin'." scrap metal and Dad suddenly — SUSAN VENESS, 4C, found himself immobilised owing Gloucester.

DECEPTION

Secluded, I am sitting in the sun My book, my cat, myself bathed in its beams, ■While down below, the lazy river Stretching near the plain where children play. Their happy cries aloft, resounding near to me As are the birds who chirp their joy at coming of the spring. Is shrouded in a thin grey mist; Yet not a fog that dampens spirits as it darkens earth A softer one, that veils the world like gossamer. Dulling the boom of evil far away. Implying perfect peace. —ELIZABETH POPPER, 5B, Gloucester. 42 The Fort Street Girls’ High School Magazine

THE YOUNG

In this modern insecure world where war and death prevail Whom can the young turn to ? There is fighting and rioting in almost every country. Men seem to be turning into blood hungry beasts Yet the wise tell us that we are near the height of civilized living. Who will guide the young ? America boasts of being the land of the brave and the free. Is it brave to value protective nuclear weapons more than food ? And can you call a man, who is not permitted to bathe in the public baths, free ? Who will answer the young ? Boys not yet old enough to vote are given guns and taught how to kill. They’re sent to Asia where the jungle runs red with their blood so that others may be free. While we wait at home in solemn speculation of how long our land will be free. To whom can the young turn for reassurance ? The young ask many questions that no-one will dare to answer. They are condemned for the so called foolish things that they do. But it is the example of those who condemn that the young follow. There is only one who can save the young — God. —SANDRA LAYTON, 5B, Kent.

RELIEF OF THE DROUGHT

The drought continued. The heat was bad. The cows browsed thirstily in the bare meadows. The rivers were dry, The crops would die. Then when the farmer least expected The rain came. The rivers were filled to the top Abundantly grew the crops. The contented cows grazed sleepily on the long, green grass. —SHERRY O’BRIEN, 4B, Bradfield.

ENIGMA

He caught it . . . Then let it go. It fled. He found it . . . Then lost it. It was gone. He chased and grasped . . . Then fell. It was no longer there. It was no longer there. It was gone, fled ! He could have had it, but now did not. His wailing filled the sky. —ROBYN DONNELLY, 4C, Kent. The Fort Street Girls’ High School Magazine 43

PEOPLE IN TRAINS

Fat, small, Stuffy, tall, Carrying briefcases. Loud-mouthed, smoking. Inconsiderate, joking. Reading other people’s newspapers. Quiet school-girls in broad-rimmed hats Grey-haired whariies with green cravats Heading towards Wynyard. Indifferent, sly. Untidy, shy. Pointed suede shoes. Moon-faced, knitting Bandy-legged, sitting Reading pornographic literature. Office girls in skin tight skirts Hermaphrodites in polka-dot shirts Heading towards Wynyard. —JAN REITANO, 4B, Bradfield.

THE OLD HOUSE

What gaiety once filled the air Surrounded by these walls now bare ? What happiness and joy did dwell. Or what sorrows upon it fell ? Imagine, once around that hearth, People used to sing and laugh. What paintings once adorned the walls ? What deep rugs muffled soft foot-falls ? The attic, once containing treasure. Now is forlorn, beyond all measure. Passers-by this must detect : For the old house suffers from neglect. From entering young and old are daunted; For they suppose it to be haunted. Only those its memories shared, Aljout the great stone mansion cared. —HEATHER FROST, 3A, Kent.

MORNING

Up, not up, stay; Warm, cosy-holiday. No! not holiday, school. Warm bed, warm room. Sleep . . . ! Call, who calls, get up ! Up, when I sleep a week in an hour, Cold out, warm in. Sleep, Sleep, Sleep. Running feet, running water. Running voices, running shadows. Up soon, lie now. Sleep, Sleep, Sleep. —GAYE PARKER. 4B, York. 44 The Fort Street Girls’ High School Magazine

DE DUELLO

Armate, cives, ne patria et dei pereant! Poeni dum venuint agros vastant. Viros caedunt pecusque agmira fluminis ripam ad ducta. Induperator victus ad Ostiam est. Pore aratum; me sequere fortiter; in colle vi defendimus nos, Magna fides populum tenebit. Hermes sagittis franget sacris feron hostes profanos supplicio dato, clamabitur cura soluta; bona sagina fiet ad aedem. written in the Alcaic metre. KAYE WILSON, 5B, York.

THE SCHOOLROOM

The dim grey walls, the pinkish door. Slight beams of sunlight creeping in. The windows and dark desks galore Help to accentuate the gloom. Girls enter and though gloom’s still there Some chattering voices fill the air. For an instant ail gloom is gone. The girls go out; gloom lingers on. —LYNETTE STEVENSON, 4C, York.

THE ARTIST

On the winds\A/ept hill a small girl captured all the atmosphere barefoot girl sat with a sketch and feeling that was about her pad in her lap. Beside her, her in that lonely forgotten place. treasured belongings were scatter­ As the sun slowly sank into the ed — one ragged art folder and western sky, she gathered up her several pencils — not much to belongings and climbed to her most people, but everything to her. feet. Around her everything was quiet; even the wind had stopped As she sat there drawing, her playing amongst the straggling dishevelled mop of black hair fell blackberry bushes and the devour­ over her thin pointed face with its ing weeds. It was as though Na­ olive skin, dark eyes and wide ture was saluting her and crown­ mouth. From beneath a faded ing her queen of this uninhabited cotton frock appeared two long, place. She looked around her as thin legs, streaked with dirt from if to acknowledge this great privi­ the streets and covered in scratches lege and then walked quietly from the blackberry bushes. down the winding path into the Although she was only sketch­ gathering darkness, her small ing the old oak tree, her quick, graceful figure silhouetted against lively strokes made it come to life the lingering crimson of the sky. and in that one small picture the — ANN HODGSON, 4A, Kent. The Fort Street Girls' High School Magazine 45

AUSTRALIA’S IMAGE

Herds of kangaroos hopping eating a traditional British Christ­ down the main streets, a koala in mas dinner of poultry and hot the backyard and wild tribes of plum pudding. painted aborigines dancing cor­ W hen I fin a lly a rrived to see roborées in the town square were cars, modern skyscrapers and to common in Australia. Or so I find that the people even spoke thought — before 1 arrived here. English with "funny” accents, i Other ideas firmly entrenched in was completely dumbfounded. my mind were that it never rain­ Showing true British spirit I stayed ed — that there couldn't be life and battled with the language and without water never occurred to climate, until now I can pass as me — the temperature was never a true-blue Australian. below 100 deg. F. and that Christ­ — MARGARET ASHFIELD, 3B, mas Day was spent on the beach Kent.

TO A SEAGULL

My heart was filled with gladness I heard a sea-gull sing. It sang today of happiness And that is what it brings. It never shuts its little beak, Its warbles never ending Trill to a glorious peak, And then a slow descending. His life, I know, is carefree. As he wings o’er the sea. Stopping here to catch a fish Resting where’er he may. If only I could have one wish. I’d fly without delay. -MAUREEN MOLONEY, 3A, Gloucester.

EYES

Eyes darting. Eyes peering. Eyes searching. Eyes smarting. Eyes expressing joy. Eyes showing fear. Eyes blue and brown, Eyes far and near. Happy eyes — sad. Sensible eyes — mad; Eyes of people. Eyes of animals — Eyes of the glum or glad. SUSAN DAY, IF, Kent. 46 The Fort Street Girls’ High School Magazine

MACHINES

Machines for varnishing and polishing, Machines for smashing and demolishing, Liquids in them bubbling, boiling; People round them, working toiling. They’re used for spinning, weaving, sewing. People round them coming, going. Machines to make the records sing; Machines are used for everything.

MESS

Mess on the floor, piled up high. I’ll never tidy it. My, oh, my. Books and papers spread around. Records all scattered on the ground. The radio’s blasting, the bed’s upset. Oh, the drink’s just spilt and the carpet’s wet. Clothes strewn about, they’re off their rack. Oh, I’ll never fix it before Mum gets back. —SUSAN DE CARLE, IF, York,

MOONLIGHT

Moonlight filtering through the window. On a silvery moonlit night; When the ghosts are out. They begin to pout. At the beauty the moon has brought about; How right they are about the moon. When they say it’s like a giant spoon. Spilling o’er like a waterfall. Come the rays of moonlight, one and all —JANET BROWN, IF, York.

THE SEWING MACHINE

The engine goes “whrr,” The needle goes “brr” In no time at all You’ve a dress large or small. Put the plug in the hole. Keep it under control. Stitch by stitch how it sews All those ribbons and bows. —HELEN DAVIES, IF, Bradfield. The Fort Street Girls’ High School Magazine 47

A TREE

In the earth a seed begins. After rain it upward springs, Bright green shoots point to the sky And slowly, surely the tree grows high. Outward branches covered with leaves Sway gently in the warm spring breeze. Winter comes, and leaves turn gold And as times passes, the tree grows old. Now the trunk grows stout and brown. Drooping foliage spreads around. —CLEO TRILIVAS, IF, York.

CYCLONE AT SEA

A ‘ Glamorous, relaxing cruise avoid sea-sickness we should to Tasmania and New Zealand on breathe in rhythm with the rolls. the modern and exquisite 'Aurelia,' This was impossible as the waves continental cuisine, spacious enter­ were travelling in all directions. tainment and recreation areas" The succeeding day, 31st Janu­ . . . so said the brochure. The ary, 1965, saw the worst of the family and I were on the cruise cyclone, as far as the passengers and had left New Zealand the were concerned. In mid-ocean the previous evening for the return waves do not break but roll on journey to Sydney. We were ap­ incessantly. They were as tall as proximately 200 miles from land the ship. One moment the ship when we were informed that we would be in a trough, the next on were heading for a cyclone. the crest vyith both her rudder and Our ship, the “Aurelia," was re­ propeller out of the water, thus latively small for an ocean liner, causing the whole ship to shudder. about 15,000 tons, unstabilised Spray produced by the waves and, all things considered, not crashing against the bows of the the most comfortable ship in which ship or the bows smacking the to weather a cyclone. About mid­ water covered the ship. Rain pelt­ day we sighted the “Fairsky," a ed down. The use of the decks and liner of about 22,000 tons, steam­ promenades was made dangerous ing back to New Zealand. This because of the water and tossing ship had left Auckland 12 hours of the ship. In the foyer and main before us, thus indicating we were lounge, ropes were rigged to aid in fo r a rough ride. the passengers. The Tasman Sea is one o f the As you con imagine many of most agitated in the world and the passengers were sick, and the following two nights and days their plight was admirably ex­ were no exceptions. On the second pressed in this verse of a song night at sea the waves could be performed by a group of young heard pounding against the outer people: wall of our cabin and, as the "My breakfast lies over the ocean. ship dipped so our bunks seemed My luncheon lies over the sea. to rise or visa versa, thus pro­ Heaven knows what happened ducing a big dipper-like sensation. to dinner We had been told that in order to So bring down a bread roll for me.” i8 The Fort Street Girls’ High School Magazine

My mother had to hang over badly bruised shoulders and a the side several times. I felt a little swollen head. However, a couple ill, but my sister and grandmother of the doctor’s tablets cured him. were unscathed by this malady. This was a memorable experi­ However, after being thrown ence, although decidedly startling against a doorpost by a sudden and unpleasant. lurch, my father suffered a pair of — KERRY DAY, 3A, Kent.

NEPTUNE'S NECKLACE

Unheeded, unwanted, like a leaf On the crest of a wave that heaves, Onto a coral reef A smooth, round cocoon. Life trembling to be free; Wave subsides; and soon. Bursts asunder, a weed of the sea. Bubbled tentacles reach, twine and twirl Among coral, fishes and shells In warm water to unfurl. Free from captivity. Fascinating, slimy, green, grey Neptune’s weed of the sea Washed by the foam and the spray. Then whisked from the coral’s fantasy By waves, that want and mean to play. Toss, catch, it cannot flee; A gigantic wave rolls by Lifting it mercilessly. And throwing it high Above the reach of its life — the sea. There on a lonely rock-ledge lying. Mangled, tangled, rejected. With slow surety, dying As the sun beats down. Shrivelling and withering away. Scorching to a deep, dark brown; Neptune’s Necklace left to decay. —JANIS WILTON, 2A, Bradfield.

MY TRIP FROM FRANCE TO AUSTRALIA

In the latter days of October, Italy. Although it was only Octo­ 1959, my mother, my sister Cathe­ ber, snow had already fallen at rine and I left our home town, "St. Gothard” in Switzerland. The Colmar, to join my father in Syd­ scenery was most beautiful as we ney. My grandmother, aunt and looked down into the valleys, uncle accompanied us to Naples where a few wooden cottages and in Italy where we were to board pines were covered with snow. It the liner “Neptunia.” resembled a winter Christmas card. On our journey from Colmar to At Rome we changed trains and Naples we travelled by train reached Naples in the afternoon. through France, Switzerland and The next day it was raining, so we The Fort Street Girls’ High School Magazine 49 went shopping in one of the mod­ cheaply as it is a customs-free port. ern shopping centres. In the after­ It was very hot and my mother noon we roamed the streets of w as astonished to see people Naples and were surprised to find sleeping on a sort of bed in the that in one street every shop sold streets. It is a very poor port. shoes. In another street, fish was The day that we crossed the the only commodity sold. Like all Equator was extremely hot and cities Naples has its slums. The “ King Neptune and his attendants" following day, my grandmother, were thrown in the swimming pool. my aunt, uncle and I went on a Unfortunately 1 was not initiated. to u r w hich showed us the sur­ In the afternoon there was a party rounding suburbs of Naples. Our held for the children and each guide took us in a quaint carriage child received a gift of some sort. drawn by a horse. Our next stop was at Colombo. In the afternoon we travelled to In the early morning a ferry took the docks, where different papers us to the mainland. We then took were checked. We could not make a taxi to show us around. It is a conversation as we did not speak a very poor and unclean city. But Italian but we were fortunate as you go further inland there are enough to find a man who spoke beautiful parks with b rig h t French and he was able to per­ flowers. We visited a Buddhist suade the porters to carry our Temple. We were not allowed to luggage on board. Before the liner enter till we had paid and taken sailed streamers were thrown in our shoes off. Inside everything every direction, but it was a sad is beautiful and gold-plated. The p a rtin g to r us. im age O " Buddha, made entirely of gold, occupied the whole length We had a very bad night as the of the wall. It is sad to see people sea was rough and the following worshipping such idols. We had morning we had reached Messina lunch in a restaurant and I must in Sicily. We shared a small cabin say the food was not much to our with two girls whom we did not taste. We did not take a taxi back understand, as they only spoke to the ship as the drivers seeing Italian. I met two French boys of that we were foreigners charged my age who took me for a walk too much, so we had a long walk and showed me around the ship. back to the ship. There was a nursery for small children and a playground for Djakarta was our next port of older ones. There was a beautiful call, but we did not leave the swimming pool. On some nights ship as you had to pay £1 just there were movies and other to leave the port. The young boys nights dances for the adults. on the docks exchanged moving snakes carved of wood for any On our next port of call. Port brand of cigarettes. Said, men in small boats selling merchandise came on board. We We then sailed to Freemantle, then travelled along the Suez then to Melbourne where we stay­ Canal. The surrounding country­ ed for two days. I did not like side was very fiat and there were Melbourne as it is very dull. Two houses scattered here and there. days later on December the 1st, After coming out of the canal we 1959, we reached Sydney. It was saw Mt. Sinai at a distance. Late a beautiful hot day and I was at night we reached Aden, where very happy to see my father again after one and a half years separa­ small boats took the passengers to the mainland. The shops were tion. opened till after midnight and the — DOMINIQUE KRATOCHVIL, 3B, passengers could buy things Gloucester. 50 The Fort Street Girls’ High School Magazine

THE DESTROYER

N othing is more te rrify in g to laboriously conquered than an­ the people of the bush than a fire other leapt gleefully ahead of it. that comes scorching upon them, Once, the fire gained a real hold and seeks to destroy everything in on the tangled scrub in the gully its path. Its frie n d is the w in d , below, there was no saying which gives it new life to engulf whether it would end. It could have the trees in angry flames. Often burned for days in that wild homesteads are lost, lives im­ country, descending on lonely perilled. Grasslands are swept by farms and cottages. All this was the fire-fiend, and the sheep, if passing through my mind as I beat saved are left without food. Ani­ with every ounce of strength, try­ mals of the ranges fly before the ing to drive out that awful sense fire in terror. of guilt which had been my com­ panion since the fire was sighted. This is w h a t happened when In my desperation I did the work we lived in the bush. One day in of a grown man, and before my the distance, from the misty grey onslaught at least one section of mountains rose turbid smoke. A the fire began to smoulder and thunderous crackling noise rapidly die. I hardly noticed that my right grew in volume and then we could hand had been quite badly burnt, see the flames leaping from branch but went on to help the others. to branch interminably. Our efforts might still have been We rang neighbours and after in vain had not the blaze been farmers, who had shown great checked at the northern end by a heroism when a homestead was natural fire-break of bare rock threatened, by fighting flames and sparsely covered earth. Soon night and day. We were soon at the remaining flames were extin­ the edge of the fire in no time and guished and we retired to the as branches were our only shade and rested. Whilst we were weapons we used them for beat­ resting we looked upon the strange ing the fire. The creek was too far scene of the bare and blackened away to be reached by a human countryside, and thought of the chain and in any case we had no horrid way fires treat animals who buckets. live in the bush.

No sooner had a flame been — VICKI ISBERG, 3A, Bradfield.

FIRE

Crackle, crackle, sizzle, splutter, The tongues are a-spreading. The flames are a-redding. Raging furiously from wall to wall. Like an upturned waterfall. The siren’s scream is drawing near. While watching faces white with fear Watch black clouds a-billowing. Cool night air a-filling. With blackened ashes, darkened sky, Eager flames are leaping high. -JUDY HAIM ANN, IF, Gloucester. The Fort Street Girls’ High School Magazine 51

HI JINKS ON HERON !

During the May vacation a est, such as the beautifully colour­ group of 5th Year Biology girls ed clams or anemones. Each step experienced a dream holiday on proved a new adventure as we Heron island, a tiny coral cay 47 looked at the brilliant greens, reds, miles from Gladstone (Queens­ mauves and blues of the reef ani­ land). The much anticipated trip mals and corals. to the Great Barrier Reef began During the days that followed with a flight to Brisbane. At the we carried out many more reefing airport, a member of the Queens­ trips, as the main purpose of our land Government Tourist Bureau holiday was to extend our know­ met us and took us on a short tour ledge of marine biology. These of the city, and then to Mt. Coot- trips were pleasantly interspersed tha lookout for a delicious meal. with swimming, sunbaking and Shortly afterwards we boarded the snorkelling. The time flew too train for a sleepless but extremely quickly. On an exciting trip in a enjoyable overnight trip. As the glas-bottomed boat over the train strained towards Gladstone, deeper part of the reef, we saw a passing lush fields of cane, excite­ large turtle moving slowly through m ent grew . the depths, myriads of brilliantly After changing into more nauti­ coloured coral fish and the filter­ cal gear, we left Gladstone, a com­ ed sunlight on the beautiful corals. paratively small coastal town A picnic to neighbouring Wilson north of Brisbane. On the Capri Island two miles north of Heron II, a 60 ft. launch, we set out for provided us with the wonderful Heron Island, where we arrived opportunity of collecting corals looking very salty and tired. After and shells, including the deadly being ushered into cosy little huts, cone shell. Everyone took the op­ we had tea and went to bed early. portunity to go snorkelling before a wonderful tropical luncheon, fol­ The following day, Sunday, af­ lowed by a lazy walk around the forded our first chance to study island. our surroundings more carefully. Sand covered the whole area and The evenings were usually spent the lush green vegetation consist­ watching slides and films about ed mainly of Pandanus Palms, the reef, dancing, playing table Pisonia Trees and Tournefortia. The tennis or just relaxing under the tiny island, 300 yards by j m ile warm tropical sky, listening to lay white with the jewelled sea music drift towards us. Bedtime glittering under the tropical sun. was generally about 10 p.m. as As it was low tide, we prepared the d a y's a ctivities le ft us to explore the huge reef. Clad in thoroughly exhausted. strong apparel consisting of huge, The remaining time went quickly flapping, broad-rimmed sun hats, as we finished our notes, visited long white bermuda sox, or in the Marine Biology Station on the some cases, red golf sox, squelch­ island, and soaked in the sun and ing sandshoes, and vividly colour­ warm water. Friday meant the ed long-sleeved blouses over conclusion of our stay on Heron. swimming costumes, we began our marine safari. As we trudged At 6.30 a.m. on Saturday the through the coral we put our island lay silhouetted against the cream-spattered faces into rock still, dark sky, and it seemed that pools, and poked our reefing we moved away over the gentle sticks into different items of infer- swell, unnoticed. 52 The Fort Street Girls’ High School Magazine

We arrived at Gladstone too striking contrast to our little para­ quickly, and it v/as only then that dise island isolated from civiliza­ we fully realised our dream holi­ tion. This was coupled with the day was nearly completed. At thoughts of the wonderful week Gladstone we were taken on a we had spent on the Great Bar­ tour around the town, then once rier Reef with two wonderful more we boarded the train, this teachers, friends and doctors, Mrs. time for the return journey to Bris­ Faull and Miss Haig. bane. — COLLEEN PARK, 5C. Many emotions swelled up within us as we saw Sydney, a MARGOT CONABERE, 5A.

JAPANESE PENPALS

After receiving an influx of let­ very Westernised and their activi­ ters from Japanese teenagers, I ties include swimming, judo, vol­ was quite bewildered as to how to leyball and basketball. The chief distribute them, as naturally I hobbies are writing pen letters and could only answer a limited num­ collecting stamps. Some of the ber. Fortunately for me, the letters girls collect dolls and handker­ were taken over by other girls chiefs. who were most anxious to ac­ The schools are co-educational, quaint themselves with Japanese and even the smaller ones have pen friends. over one thousand pupils. There A number of letters contained are six periods each day, for six colourful stamps and postcards, days of the week, and a short and most were written in perfect holiday after each term. The sub­ English. jects studied are very similar to ours, and English seems to be a Each writer gave a description compulsory subject. They have a of himself or herself and as you six year course in which three can imagine each had black hair years are spent at both Junior and and black eyes and was approxi­ Senior High School. mately five feet two inches in My impressions, after receiving height. One boy gave his measure­ over two hundred letters from ments, and added innocently at Japanese teenagers, aged from the end, “ You see by m easure­ thirteen years to seventeen years, ments, that I plump, he! he! I very were that they are very polite and funny fellow." Another wrote, giv­ sincere. They appear anxious, also, ing his height as one hundred and to promote friendly relationships seventy three metres but I am sure with Australian boys and girls. he meant centimetres. — LYNDA ADAMS, 3B, The boys and girls seem to be Gloucester. The Fort Street Girls’ High School Magazine 53

A DAY'S FISHING

Early one summer's morning we catch was placed in the fishing arose and dressed quickly as my basket. family and some companions were Everyone now felt encouraged going for a day's fishing. We gulp­ as we waited silently with antici­ ed down our breakfast at amazing pation for the next catch. In no speed and hurriedly added extra time at all the fishing basket felt commodities to the picnic hamper. considerably heavier. "What about The first rays of the sun were be­ having lunch now?" enquired my ginning to tint the tree-covered father. hills as we arrived at the boatshed. "Good idea," we answered in Our friends were already there unison. For a time nobody spoke and greeted us with enthusiastic as all seemed intent on eating the smiles. For a moment we stood lunch which my mother had pre­ spellbound admiring the beautiful pared very tastefully. 1 lay back holiday-resort which was surround­ completely relaxed, munching a ed on the shore by eager sight­ luscious cake while I held a glass seers and tourists. Some were of cold lemonade in the other fishing from the piles of the bridge hand. "It's a beautiful spot," I while others tried their luck on the remarked as I closed my eyes foreshores of the lake. All were dreamily. Lunch finished, we re­ waiting expectantly for their catch. turned to our posts. The proprietor of the boatshed Suddenly my mother said ex­ called to us that our launch was citedly, "I've got a bite. I know ready. We hastened along the it's big, whatever it is." wooden jetty and saw our launch bobbing merrily up and down as "Play the line," my father in­ small ripples lapped against its structed. Suddenly a huge bream sides. sliced through the glassy surface The engine started and we were of the water. My mother landed on our way. The scenery was pic­ the catch on the deck. Putting up turesque and a wisp of breeze a great struggle the bream was caressed our faces. The tall pines added to the rest of the catch. on the banks added grandeur +o "He's a beauty," a voice stated. the scene as their reflections were However, my father was looking thrown across the sparkling water. up at the sky with grave concern. Someone shouted, "This looks like "What's wrong. Dad?" I ques­ a good spot, let's give it a try tioned. anyway." Seconds later the anchors were securely fixed to the sandy "A storm's coming up and we bottom, hooks were baited and had better get moving fast to the cast out into the lake which was shore," he answered. glittering like millions of tiny The anchors were hauled up on diamonds. After surveying the deck while my father tried in vain surroundings with much satisfac­ to start the engine. These attempts tion we relaxed, expecting to have continued for sometime without a peaceful day of fishing. Patiently success. "It couldn't be petrol be­ we waited. I felt my line go taut. cause there was a drum at the My heart beat fast as I hauled on stern of the boat," I mused to my­ board a large, very much alive self silently. The gentle ripples flathead. It fought furiously lashing soon turned to white-capped out with its scaly body. Skilfully waves. By this time everyone was my father caught it as it slithered feeling frightened. A fierce wind along the deck. The first of our began to toss the launch about 54 The Fort Street Girls’ High School Magazine like a matchbox while thick black With efficiency the fishermen clouds hovered ominously over­ attached our launch to theirs and head. It seemed impossible that we were soon in tow, heading for the scene could change so quickly. land and safety. After a very Waves began to lash the deck. rough trip we arrived at the boat- "Head for that island,” was the shed, wet and bedraggled, but order given. With sinking hearts safe. We thanked the fishermen we felt the rain — a few drops for their assistance and made our at first, then pouring so hard that way home. Indeed the latter part visibility was reduced to practi­ of our fishing trip was an unfor­ cally nil. Suddenly out of the gettable experience which one gathering gloom we could faintly would not want to happen again. discern a licensed fishing vessel which came to our aid. — JENNY YOUNG, 3A, KENT.

FASHION

Have you ever stopped to think the chainstores for their "Satur­ just how much the world is ruled day morning specials." by fashion? Short-haired ladies in tiny Fashion decrees that short skin­ Beatle-bobs glare longingly at tight skirts are to be worn for pic­ their recently mutilated locks as nics and barbecues and every­ they read of fashion's swing in where from Paris to Paddington favour of long waist-length hair. an international groan is heard as Fashion declares that potplants plump girls are pushed into tight, in the house are the "thing” and unsympathetic girdles by kindly suddenly all houses become friends. The skinny, gawky girls jungles teaming with greenery. moan despairingly as they view Yes, indeed. Keeping up with their “fashionable” skirts drooping fashion is a year long job but what embarrassingly about their bodies. Only the perfect 36-24-36 smile would we do without it? What would the over-60's quarrel smugly as they parade their form­ about? What could teenagers fitting skirts to their less fortunate spend their pay packets on? What friends. would we talk about when we Fashion decrees that plastic pink ran out of things to say to people and grey spotted curtains are "in” whom we've just met? Fashion is for chartreuse loungerooms and a tyrant but what would we do fashion-conscious house proud without it? housewives will have drapers crying as they drop their royal — HELEN FONG, IF, purple, velvet curtains and run to Gloucester.

THE SEA As I gaze upon the sea One clear picture comes to mind, Of people trapped in a vast confine, Fretting and yearning to be free. They struggle with a mighty roar To reach their goal on a far-off shore; But when they reach that distant goal They are spent, and retire with a backward roll. ROBIN LAVENDER, 3A, Bradfield. The Fort Street Girls’ High School Magazine 55

A MEMORABLE EXPERIENCE

A memorable experience for the three pools, table games, films, me was my journey on the ship listening to the ship's orchestra, "Stratheden” from Australia to dancing or just sitting quietly England. The ship pulled away reading a book from the many in the huge library. After leaving from Pyrmont wharf at 3 p.m., December 5th, 1962, when I was Port Said, which had ended the nearly twelve years old. My very calm, almost leisurely trip up mother and I had found it a little the Suez Canal, we now entered upsetting at the last moment the eastern portion of the Mediter­ leaving Dad and our many friends, ranean Sea and the weather was but soon afterwards we were much cooler. We were to have quite busy wandering around the visited Naples and plans had been many corridors and rooms, and made for us to make tours of the finding out things necessary for a city, but we were unable to go good voyage. after all. During the night a dis­ tress signal was received from the The ship stopped at the follow­ S.S. “Canberra," as a minor fire ing ports around Australia — Mel­ had developed in her engine room. bourne, Adelaide and Freemantle Fortunately it was under control before branching north-west to within the hour but because the Colombo. During this time we had "Stratheden” was the nearest ship, made many friends and the tem­ it had to accompany her to Malta perature had moved from 75 deg. at only four knots and to render to 85 deg. The sailors had chang­ assistance if needed. After we had ed to white uniforms and the whole escorted the "Canberra" for thirty- atmosphere in the ship was more six hou^s, a naval vessel took over carefree. At Colombo, Bombay, from us and we proceeded on our Aden and Port Said I was dismay­ journey to Marseilles. ed at the poverty even though i had been told about it previously. By now the w e a th e r w as quite The cripples and begging children cold and on reaching the port we made me realize what a good saw our first snow. More souvenirs life I was enjoying. The heat, the were bought to add to the already sweet smell and flies made the mounting collection. After embark­ passengers glad to get back on ing once more we sailed down the board to the cleanliness of our Spanish coast and eventually were ship, even though these strange able to view the famous Rock of scenes were quite an education. Gibraltar. Eventually we steamed Suddenly I realized the importance into the Thames Estuary, prior to of the small pox injections we docking at Tilbury Docks, London. were all given before starting the The climax of this memorable journey. The sea had been quite journey was meeting my relations calm all the way but at different and friends, i knew I had more parts of the journey we had seen experiences ahead of me but flying fish, porpoises playing, dol­ nothing would replace the period phins and once a shark. of five weeks on board the liner "Stratheden." There was lots to do on board, deck games, swimming in one of — GILLIAN ROCKLEY, 3B, York. 56 The Fort Street Girls' High School Magazine

TREES THROUGH THE SEASONS

Green buds swiftly open. As if suddenly woken By the sun’s bright rays Welcoming the coming days. Shady branches bid folk to rest For the trees are now at their very best. No longer bare for folk to stare, They show their leafy dress with care. Golden, orange and brown. They silently flutter down. Carried gently by the breeze Till they land, with perfect ease. Only an evergreen keeps its gown, All the others are bare and brown. The return of their splendour comes with spring. When the bright sunshine changes everything.

—LEONIE GRIFFITHS, IF, Bradfield.

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• METROPOLITAN SECRETARIAL COLLEGE — A 12 m onths Diploma Course for Leaving Certificate and outstanding 4th year girls. Course includes Secretarial Practice, Shorthand, Typewriting, Bookkeeping, English, Business Organisation, Applied Psychology, Deportment, English, and Speech Training. Full-time day tuition.

• SUMMERHAYES SECRETARIAL COLLEGE — An 1 1 months Certificate Course for Girls of Intermediate or Higher Standard. Course includes Shorthand, Typewriting, Book­ keeping, English and Business Correspondence, Postal Procedure, Duplicating, Filing and Office Routine. Full-time day tuition. Places should be reserved now.

• SINGLE SUBJECTS — Day or evening : Pitman Shorthand or Summerhayes SHORTERhand, Typewriting, Bookkeeping and Calculating Machines.

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For any course of Business Training, inquire : METROPOLITAN BUSINESS COLLEGE 6 DALLEY STREET, SYDNEY 27-5921 58 The Fort Street Girls’ High School Magazine

PROBLEMS! PROBLEMS! Everybody’s got problems.

Some problems arise when you leave school and start earning money. That’s where we come in. We like helping people with money problems — especially young people. We’ve written a special booklet for you called “ Get Ready to Live with Money” . You can get a copy — free — by calling at any branch of the ‘Commonwealth’. Or write to us — any branch. 5.B.137.74 BANK COMMONWEALTH ^ AUSTRALIA’S MOST’ HELPFUL BANK The Fort Street Girls’ High School Magazine 59

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CAREERS ARE AVAILABLE TO GIRLS LEAVING SCHOOL 3rd, 4th OR 5th YEAR STANDARDS Minimum Qualifications: Intermediate Certificate with Passes in English and Mathematics

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BOOKS .... BOOKS .... BOOKS .... ancJ all available from . . . . THE ASSEMBIY BOOKSHOP 44 MARGARET STREET, SYDNEY Phones BX1079, BX1020 - G.P.O. Box 5023 60 The Fort Street Girls’ High School Magazine

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Every Girl C V i i i Be Be€Êutifiël SAYS

Life is more fun for an attractive girl. Not everyone is born beautiful, but every girl can learn how to make her­ self more attractive, poised, confident and well-groomed. Even a beautiful smile or lovely speaking voice can make a girl more memorable. A lovely appearance and charming manner can be acquired through correct training.

LESSONS INCLUDE: CORRECT POSTVRE * MAKE-UP ★ HAIRSTYLUSG ★ FASHIOIS AND WARDROBING ★ EXERCISE AND YOGA ★ SPEECH * SOCIAL AND BUSINESS ETIQUETTE * ALL ASPECTS OF GOOD GROOMING. CLASSES:

Business Girls’ Classes : Nightly 6 to 7.30. Schoolgirls’ Classes: Saturday mornings 10 to 1 1.30. Housewives Classes: Wed. and Thurs., 1 1 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. Special Leaving and School Certificate Holiday Courses : Monday, Nov. 29 to Fri­ d a y, Dec. 3; M o nday, Dec. 6 to Friday, Dec. 10; M onday, Dec. 13 to Friday, Dec. 17; M o nday, Jan. 3 to Friday, Jan. 7; Monday, Jan. 10 to Friday, Jan. 14, and University Vaca­ tion Course: Monday, Jan. 17 to Friday, Jan. 28.

FOR INFORMATION AND FREE BROCHURE CON­ TACT OUR STUDENT CONSULTANT, MRS. JAMES, 25-3505, OR WRITE JUNE DALLY-WATKINS SCHOOL, DYMOCK'S BLOCK, 428 GEORGE STREET, SYDNEY. 62 The Fort Street Girls’ High SchoDl Magazine

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