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Theatresports is the art of improvisation which requires teams to be quick thinking to tell a story which
is entertaining and action-packed. Brisbane State High was the first State School ever to win this
competition. Well done to the Theatresports team and their coach, Ms R. Dorge.
At the Australian Percussion Eisteddfod held on the weekend of August 21 and 22 at Kelvin Grove State
College, the following wonderful results were achieved by our Percussion Ensembles:
• Senior Percussion Ensemble – 2nd place in Senior Ensemble section.
• Junior Percussion Ensemble – 2nd in Junior High Ensemble section.
• Year 8 Percussion Ensemble – 3rd in Junior High Ensemble section.
• Senior Percussion Ensemble – 2nd in Novelty Section (playing on rubbish bins).
Congratulations to all the student musicians and to their conductor, Mr D. Adelt.
It’s all possible at State High, isn’t it!
Student Voice
Year 8: Starting out
Mr Richard Morrison, Executive Principal
The State High Spirit
It started as just a phrase mentioned constantly on Assembly: “The State High Spirit”. Yet we can truthfully
say that we didn’t understand the full meaning. We heard it and we rolled our eyes, until we saw and
experienced it first hand. That was when we realised that this ‘spirit’ really did exist, and really did make a
difference in our school. Although State High is made up of unique individuals, we are strongest when we
band together as a school, to support what may be one individual, one team, or one cause.
The State High Spirit has been prominent in various community events; Shave for a Cure, State High Beats,
The Cans Appeal, Bring It On performances, the Music and International Food Festival, and many sporting
events. None of these events would have happened if it wasn’t for the support of all State High students.
And now, we are able to tell those who are a part of this Spirit exactly what it means for those they are
supporting.
Recently, when our debating team reached the grand final, we were expecting to be facing a crowd of
unfamiliar faces who were there to support our opposition. So, to stand up and see that there were familiar
faces, and new ones, all supporting US, really made a difference to the way we performed. It became so
much easier, and so much better, to know that the people watching you were not baiting their breath and
waiting for you to make a mistake, but to watch you win a final. And when the result was announced, and
our names called out for our win, this support came in the form of a standing ovation, from a combination
of teachers, friends, peers, prefects, and the State High Griffin.
So, yes, at the start of the year, we didn’t know what ‘The State High Spirit’ was all about. We had absolutely
no idea. But now, after three terms of seeing it in action, we have come to realise that it is this spirit which
makes State High the amazing school it is today.
Year 12: Powering forward
Ms G Tkacz, Teacher and B.Kubler-Shaw & L.Nothling, Students
Gracious in victory
Recently a parent of a Brisbane State High School student was approached by a member of the Gregory
Terrace community who had a son play in their First XV for 2010. From the conversation exchanged two
significant points were raised.
The first was an earnest compliment for the State High hospitality after the game which is a well deserved
acknowledgment to all involved.
Issue Date: 8 Sep 2010
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