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"Strive for the School"

By the Sportsmaster
Satisfaction and optimism are the words which describe the general feeling
regarding sporting activities at Wynnum High School during 1962, for in inter
school competitions teams in tennis, golf and football have captured premiership
trophies. Apart from the fact that many of our inter-school representatives will
be returning to school next year, there are many who have gained experience in
the necessary skills associated with various sports and will be contenders for team
positions in 1963.
Particularly noticeable has been the improvement in football at the inter
house level. This, it is certain, was the result of a planned series of inter-house
matches and the provision of several sets of jerseys in house colours, which
increased house spirit and rivalry. Theie are many boys playing inter-house
football who should be playing for the school. Contrary to popular opinion, inter-
schcol football is probably less dangerous than inter-house and inter-class matches.
Grants to the two school soccer teams from the Wynnum Soccer Club enabled
the purchase of uniforms for the boys, and the general interest shown by sup
porters will enable the continuance of inter-school competition. It is expected
that with the experience of 1962 behind them, the soccer teams will give a
better account of themselves in 1963.
Athletically, the school has grounds for optimism, although the girls seem
the stronger this year and should win at Q.S.S.S.S.A. It is hard to explain the
relative lack of strength of the boys. Wynnum badly needs a star runner around
whom we can build.
A similar situation exists in swimming. A greater interest should be taken
in this fine sport, for the facilities at the Manly Baths are good and are matched
by the enthusiasm of the coaches. School swimming standards are not good and
some further attention will be given to this state of affairs next year.
The number of girls playing ball games and basketball have been in keeping
with the Wynnum tradition, but too much has been left to the less senior girls
of the school, and in inter-school basketball competition the task became very
difficult.
Generally then, there has been no lack of enthusiasm throughout the school,
and no expense has been spared in cricket, hockey and football to provide neces
sary equipment.
I would like to express my thanks to all coaches who have given much of
their time, and I would urge the reader to gain the maximum benefit and pleasure
from sport, to strive for the school, and participate to the full in its activities.

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