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SCHOOL DIARY
1958
February 3 , “Whatever begins also ends.’’ SENECA.
School began today and already there are quite a few looking
forward to breaking-up day.
Welcome to our new Principal, Mr. F. B. Perry, and other new
arrivals, Miss Stubbs, Miss McKinnin and Mr. Simpson.
The familiar faces no longer to be seen are those of Mr. F. H.
R. Cafferky, Miss A. Bradley, Miss H. Stewart, Mr. P. Dawson.
Mr. C. Benn, Miss C. Hais, Miss C. Lilley, Mr. W. Acton, Mrs.
E. Morris, Miss R. Watts.
February 5 : We cast our votes for our new House Captains.
February 11 : First Crusader Meeting of the year.
February 10 : First Terms service. Addressed by Mr. E. Edwards.
February 12 : “O wad some power the giftie gie us
To see oursel’s as ithers see us.” Burns.
First parades in full school uniform.
Presentation of prefects’ badges.
Commencement of cricket fixtures.
February 18 : “All wish to be learned, but few are willing to pay the
price.” JUVENAL.
J. Sandy Robertson’s dancing lessons commenced at the Manly
R.S.L Hall.
Cadets went to Kelvin Grove for clothing changes.
February 19 : Took part in the school children’s welcome to the Queen
Mother at the Brisbane Cricket Grounds.
February 20 : “God and a soldier all people adore
In time of war but not before.” ANON.
First of the year’s Cadet parades.
February 21 : Had holiday granted by Mr. Pizzey in honour of the
Queen Mother’s visit.
February 25 : Miss Caud-Pryor addressed the Crusader meeting.
March 3 : Welcomed Mr. King.-bury to the High School and Mr. Parton
to the Intermediate.
March 7 : Intermediate Swimming Carnival at Manly Baths won by
Wentworth House.
March 11 : We did shiver, and shake in the cold black lake and think
about jumping in.”
Griffith House had clear-cut victory in the High School
Swimming Carnival.
March 15 : Girls competed in G.P.S. Carnival at the Valley Baths.
March 21 : Still more swimming. State Secondary School’s Swimming
Carnival at Valley Baths.
March 26 : "While there’s life, there’s hope.”
Girls took part in the McWhirter Life-saving Contest.
Cricket season finished.
April 1-2 : Rotary Club job display in the Wynnum R.S.L. Hall.
April 9 : Inter-house football started.
High School took over the bottom floor.