There are references to rowing at St Margaret's dating back to the start of the 20th century. However, it was the formation of the Brisbane Schoolgirls' Rowing Association (BSRA) in 1990 that really established rowing as prominent sport within the framework of St Margaret's. In 2005, the St Margaret's Rowing Shed, located just 1.5km from the school in Yowogerra Park on Breakfast Creek in Albion, was completed. This facility has proudly been renamed the 'Tony Elliot Rowing Shed' in honour of Tony's contribution to rowing at St Margaret's. The facility allows a full fleet of world-class boats and oars, as well as coaching tinnies and rowing machines to be stored and accessed by all students throughout the year. Rowing at St Margaret's is about developing life-long, worthwhile skills through training. Rowing requires a high level of teamwork, commitment and dedication. St Margaret's has a long history of success resulting in St Margaret's being the most successful school in the BRSA. Recent significant achievements include:
| 2021 |
1st Place Year 8 Division |
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1st Place Year 9 Division |
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2nd Place Year 10 Division |
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1st Place Senior Division |
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1st Place Aggregate Cup |
| 2020 |
1st Place Aggregate Cup |
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2nd Place Year 9 Division |
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1st Place Year 10 Division |
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1st Place Senior Division |
| 2019 |
1st Place Percentage Cup |
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First VIII (Open Crew) Head of the River Champions |
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2nd Place Year 8 |
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5th Place Year 9 |
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4th Place Year 10 |
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1st Place Senior Division |
| 2018 |
1st Place Aggregate Cup |
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1st Place Year 9 Age Division |
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2nd Place Senior Division |
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3rd Place Year 8,Year 10 Age Division |
| 2017 |
1st Place Aggregate Cup |
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1st Place Year 8 and Senior Divisions |
| 2016 |
1st Place Aggregate Cup
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1st Place Year 8, 10 and Senior Divisions |
| 2015 |
1st Place Aggregate Cup |
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1st Place Year 10 and Senior Divisions |
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2nd Place Year 9 Division Head of the River Regatta |
| 2011-2016 |
First VIII Race (Open Crew) Head of the River Champions |
| 2014 |
1st Place Year 8 First Quad Race |
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2nd Place Year 8, 9 and 12 Single Scull Race |
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1st Place Year 10 Single Scull Rac |
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1st Place Senior Third Eighth Race |
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2nd Place Second Eighth Race |
| 2013 |
1st Place Year 8 First Quad Race |
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1st Place Year 9 Second Quad Race |
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2nd Place Year 8 Single Scull Race |
Training
Training is held in Terms 2 and 3.
Training Venue
The Tony Elliot Boatshed, Sandgate Road, Albion.
Competition
The BSRA Regatta Season is held on Saturdays throughout Term 3 at Wyaralong Dam, north-west of Beaudesert.
Uniform
Training is conducted in the physical education polo shirt and bike pants or the rowing suit (zootie). The competition uniform is the zootie for all crews.