1981 SMC Yearbook

St. Margaret's College Magazine 1981

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The Trust Board 1981 The Right Reverend W.A. Pyatt, M.A. (Hons), Bishop of Christchurch Chairman Representing

Mrs. J.N. Matson LL.B. (N.Z.) M.A. (OXON)

Synod Mrs. J.N. Matson LL.B. (N.Z.) M.A. (OXON) Mr. L.C. Hibbard B. Com. F.C.A., J.P. The Very Reverend M.L. Underhill M.A., Dean of Christchurch Mrs. J.R.L. Fry, M.A. (Hons)

Representing Standing Committee

Board Nominees

The Rev. C.R. Graham B.A. Dip. Tchg.L. Th. Mr. J.H. Martin A.C.A. Mrs. B.H. Stringleman Professor R.W. Carrell, M.A. Ph.D. (CANTAB). F.R.A.C.P. F.R.S.N.Z. Mr. S.B. Ashton A.C.A.A. Mr. W.H. Todd A.R.E.I.N.A.

Representing Old Girls' Association Mrs. K.N. Cronshaw (President) Representing Parent-Teacher Association:

Mrs. G.C. Weston (President) Mr. T.J. Spang

Mr. M.E.A. Cartridge B. V.Sc. Mr. P. Yeoman, B.E.

Mrs. J.R. Fox (Vice President)

Mr. J.W. Downs A.N.Z.l.M.

Staff 1981 Principal

Deputy Principal Principal's

Miss A.J. Emmerson B.A., M.A.C.E. (Terms 1 & 2) Miss C.H. Blair B.A. (Acting from Term 3) Miss F. Mangos Specialist in Physical Education (Acting from Term 3)

Office Mrs. N. Ritchie

Bursar and Secretary to the Trust Board Mr. G.S. Williams

Bursar's Office Mrs. N. McGregor

Medical Officer Senior School

Mr. R.G. Pole

Dr. T.K. Williams M.B. Ch.B., D.C.H., F.R.C.G.P. Mrs. C.M. Andre, M.A. (Edin.), P.G.C.E., Mathematics Mrs. B.C. Bain, B.A., Geography, Social Studies, Head of Geography Department Miss S. Begg, B.H.Sc., Pottery, Form JB Mrs. D. Boyd, B.A. French, German (Term 1 and 2) Miss R.R. Bradfield, Homecraft Teachers' Certificate, Social Education, Careers, Clothing Mrs. M.M. Chandler, B.A., Dip. N.Z.L.S. Librarian Mrs. A. Coates, B.A. Dip. Ed. Social Studies and English (Term 2 and 3) Mr. G. Col~s, Certificate of Fine Arts (Oxford) A rt (Term 2) Mrs. S.M. Colyer, B.A., Dip. N.Z.L.S., A.N.Z.L.A., Assistant Librarian Mrs. A. Crozier, Japanese Miss. K. Curgenven, Dip. H.Sc. Art (Term 1) Mrs. L. Duncan, Homecraft Teachers' Certificate, Home Economics Mr. W.F. Feeney, B.A., Art (Term 3) Mrs. D. Gabb, M.A. (I-l91,1s.)

B.A. (Qld.), Guidance Counsellor, Social 4 Education Mrs. T. Garrett, B.A., French (Term 2 and 3) Miss J. Greene, B.A., Geography, Physical Education (Term 3) Miss M. Hefferman, B.A., L. T.C.L. Japanese (Term 3) Mrs. J. Hindin, M.A. (Hons.), Mus. B. (Hons.) Dip Ed., F. T.C.L., English, Reading.

Mrs. I. Jones, M.A. (Edin.), Mathematics Mrs. H.E. Jottkandt, German Miss J.A. Kerr, L. T.C.L., L.R.S.M. (School Music), R.M. T., Music Mr. J. Koopman, B.A., German, Japanese (Term 1) Mrs. J. Lang, Japanese (Term 2 and 3) Mrs. J. McKelvey, B.Sc, Biology, Science I Mrs. K. MacDonald, B.Sc., Mathematics (Term 2 ana 3) Miss F. Mangos, Specialist in Physical Education Dr. B. Mann, B.Sc., Ph.D. (Glasgow), Head of Science Department Mrs. G.A. Marsh, M.I.P.S. Adv. C. T.D., Accounting, Economics Mr. P. Marshall, M.A. (Colorado), Head of English Department Miss J.M. Millar, B.Sc. (Hons.), Chemistry, Science Mrs. V. Milsom, B.A. (Hons.), English, Drama Miss D.P. Morgan, Dip. Aust. College of Physical Education Miss M. Pool, M.A. (Hons.), A. T.C.L., L. T.C.L., English, Speech Mrs. M.E. Ross, B.Sc., Technician Mrs. J. Sauer, B.Sc., (Hons.), Dip.Ed., Head of Mathematics Department Miss K. Scannell, B.A., Dip. Mus., Head of French Department Mrs. A. Simonsen, Cert. Tchg. Form JS Mr. M. Summerlee, B.Sc. (Hons.) (London), Cert. Ed., Biology Mrs. B. Taylor, B.A., Form 2T, Divinity Mrs. J. Thompson, Japanese (Term 2 and 3) Mrs. J. Walshe, B.A., History and Social Studies Mrs. C.J. Yeabsley, M.A. (Hons.), Classical Studies, Latin

Junior School

Mrs. I. Mitchell, Cert. Tchg.J Head of Department) Standard 4.

Miss B. Gillespie, Cert. Tchg. Primers.

Mrs. S. Marks, Cert. Tchg. Standard 1 and Standard 2.

Mrs. D. Robilliard, Cert. Tchg. Standard 3.

Music Staff

Miss B. Pollard, Mus. Bach.J L. T.C.L.J R.M. T. Mrs. J. Ashton, A. T.C.L. Mrs. E.M. Beath, L.R.S.M.J L. T.C.L.J R.M. T. Mrs. P. Corballis.

Mr. D. Marsh, Speech.

Magazine Committee

Sara Gilkison Editor

Mr. Marshall Staff Advisor

Sue Bruce Ann Edmundson Sharyn MacKie Elizabeth Turnbull

Rebecca Carrell Kay Gardiner Josie McNee Ann Wilkinson

Committee

Caroline Davie Jane MacKenzie Nicola Smith

School Roll )0

Primers Kylie Eisman Miss Gillespie Aimee Livingstone Biance MacN eill Hayley Roberts Melonie Telke

Natasha Graham Nicola McGoverne Lucy Nuttall Jacqueline Rozental Leanne Wilton

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Vanessa Graham Sacha McMillan Yolande Rae Katrina Skellerup Alesha Winter J_J:; f ?-

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Standard 1 Kerri Allan Mrs Marks. Francesca Cox Malinda McMillan

Felicity Champion Selena Mathie Kristina Pickford

Vanessa Congdon Kelly Mauger Deborah Stossel

Standard 2 Amanda Carrell Mrs. Marks Sarah Kenna Helen Thornton

Sarah Currie Susan Marshall Anna Wilton

Sarah Gilligan Letitia Sutton

Standard 3 Rebecca Cockram Mrs. Robilliard Rachel Haselden Jane King Keryn Maguire Kirsty Rolls Sharee Stossel Kim Wallis

Megan Drury Justine Image Andrea Lee Heather Merrifield Melinda Rothschild Kerri Sutton Jennifer Wells

Catherine Gosset Samantha Jeffries Sally Livingstone Norelle Phillips Sarah Scott Rachael Syme Sharon Yee

Standard 4 Penelope Cope Mrs. Mitchell Annabel Glasson Sarah Payne Ingrid Taylor Leanne Wallis Tara Wingfield

Radha Didham Phaedra Jones Margaret Smith Emily Templeton Louise Wilson Lisa Wooldridge

Deborah Gardiner Vicki Palmer Prudence Stubberfield Donna Vieceli Melanie Wilson

Form 1B Karen Barber Miss Begg Nicola Chambers Kirsten Francis Katherine Gin Anna Kyle Maria Palmer Annette Schwanen Sarah Sunderland Mary Wakeman Rachael Zervos

Emma-Jane Berry Deborah Downs Nicola Friend Jillian Hack Susan McGill Rebecca Paterson Adele Scott Kim Swarbrick Megan Watson

Lisa Boyd Jane Francis Jacqueline Gamble Philippa Hunter Deborah Morrow Kate Perkins Justine Smith Justine Taylor Kathryn Wright

Form 2S Anna Allen Mrs. Simonsen Jacqueline Bowis Helen Corbett Mandie Foster Ngaio Lewis Margaret Pickering Heather Read

Elizabeth Ashton Elizabeth Bridgeman Jasmine Cox Tessa Hicks Kate Murray Sarah Pitcaithly Kim Wylie

Andrea Ayson Sharon Chaney Angela Daish Melissa Ireland Helen Pain Susan Prosser

Form 2T Diane Aldridge Mrs. Taylor Rebecca Coils Fenella Devlin Tiffany Halcrow Shirlene Lamb Ann Paviell Carolyn Wilson

Christine Blakeley Victoria Corbett Susan Fisher Anna Hall Michaela Merritt Helen Simons Merryn Winnicott

Nicola Brown Katherine Croft Rebecca Gardiner Gabrielle Kerr Lisa O'Brien Nicola Weld

Form 3A Frances Abbott Mrs. Andre Anna Clark Brigid Devlin Michelle Gallagher Julie Hitchcox Kathryn McNeill Annabel Pringle Jane Shaw Melissa Van Duiven

Leandra Bickerstaffe Jane Coughlan Emma Duston Katherine Gerard Sarah Le Cren Liza Minty Rachel Rogers Angela Smith

Julia Burdon Jenny Dawson Amanda Field Glenda Hawkins Lisa McIntosh Joanne Nicholls Nicola St. Johanser Susan Stokes

Form 3K Soren Bagot Miss Kerr Megan Clark Peta Fielden Glenys Hunt Katherine MacN eill Jane Pugh Elizabeth Sheppart Victoria Templeton

Jacqueline Biddick Jane Cunningham Annabel Gosset Helen Lissaman Hilary Murdoch Tania Rowe Nicola Simes Sue Vernon

Jane Butterick Maxine Elliott Jane Heyward J aydene Mackie Lisa Nichols Nicola Scott Katherine Smith

Julia Black Catherine Dale Rebecca Fergusson Emma Hicks Shelley McN ab Toni Plows Amy Sellar Anna Thomas

Jane Cartridge Clare Dickie Susan Foley Rebecca Kendall Victoria Miller Joanne Rhodes Kirstin Smith Lisa Wingfield

Form 3Y Jane Bell Mrs. Yeabsley Lee Coster Fiona Dowie Rebecca Hall Jasmine Lochore Penelope Nelson Penelope Rowley Joanna Sprott

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Form 4B Bronwyn Auld Mrs. Boyd Mandy Chilwell Kirstin Harcourt Fiona Lawson Susan Mortensen Heather Shipston Antonia Thomas

Deanne Bartlett Tania Doyle Anna Henderson Sarah Lucock Alexandra Norris Robyn Smith Joanna Watson

Fiona Black Rosemary Gorton Kate Hutchinson Andrea McKee Nicola Read Lissa Taiaroa Alison Wrenn

Form 4J Laura Adshead Mrs. Jones Margot Button Belinda Cuzens Michelle Hack Leonie Hunt Lyndall McGrc;mther Emma Purchas Julie Skerten Janeen Tautari Jane Williams

Lisa Atkinson Emma Chapman Jacqueline Freeman Rachel Harman Natalie Jordan Alice Oborne Louise Roberton Shelley Spang Felicity Ward Victoria Willis

Geraldine Baker Karen Craigie Tacye Gormack Sarah Hill Angela Lumsden Inga Paulsen Rosemary Sandston Michelle Sutherland Anna Wilding

Form 4K Catherine Barker Mr. Koopman Diane Copland Emily Gerard Amanda Hopkins Leith McPherson Corina Phillips Lisa Sinclair

Suzanne Blakeley Jeannine Ed wards Katrina Goodwin Sarra Hunter-Weston Karen Marshall Lisa Rogers Sarah Todd

Joanna Brinkman Lyndie Foster Rachel Hellewell Jan McCormick Lynne Meikle Karen Scott Leanne Wilson

Form 4S Philippa Barr Miss Scannell Barbara Corbett Catherine Harrison Christine Jackson Karen Marriott Wendy Mellish Meredith Robinson Anna Wilkinson

Michelle Butterfield Fiona Elliott Lisa Henderson Kate L uisetti Susan Marshall Sarah Nuttall Caroline Simpson

Rosemary Cartwright Heather Fraser Nichola Hopkins Sarah McGill Elizabeth Mears Catherine Pringle Bridget Thomson

Form 5H Angela Banks Mrs. Milsom Mary Browne Janie Chambers Kathryn Hunt Rowena Little Alison McGowan Susan Peryer Prudence Scott Kirsten Taylor Nicola Weakley Marietta Wright

Catherine Batchelor Katherine Burry Sarah Davidson Ky lie Jackson Katherine Love Sandra McLean Shirley Rhodes Tonia Spang Sarah Turnbull Suzanne Weld

Megan Blakie Tonia Chaffey Joanne Hayes Tania Johnston Jocelyn Lowe Elizabeth Parry-Jennings Sarah Rowley Jane Sunderland Nicola Vernon Caroline Wilson

Form 5M Elizabeth Baker Mr. Marshall Elizabeth Brown Anne Cronshaw Jane Foley Lynne Kershaw Tania McVicar Maria N garimu Rebecca Sinclair Paige Toomer

Marianne Booth Wendy Carpenter Joanne Eskett Philippa Harry Amanda Kirkpatrick Bridget Mahy Megan Nichols Sonia Taylor

Joanne Bowis Samantha Carr Jane Faulls Phyllida Hudson Carolyn Lee Tania Mannis Victoria Oborne Sarah Templeton

Form 5P Carrie Campbell Miss Pool Catherine Dreaver Bridget Hall Sara Hutchinson Angela Lill Susan Ottmano Julie Robertson Emma Sullivan Sally-Ann Woodrow

Fiona Carney Anthea Fahey Angela Hampton Victoria Kinley Jane Lovell-Smith Jane Pitcaithly Kerri Robertson Katherine Todd

Jessica Cuningham Sharon Glassey Mariane Hopkinson Joanna Le Cren Sarah Mears Elizabeth Read Nicola Sparks Susan Voshaar

Form 6B Catherine Ashby Mrs. Bain Rachel Burt Hannah Elworthy Kay Gardner Sarah Henderson Bridget Muir Nicola Pattie Virginia Smith

Delia Beauchamp Tina Dow Caroline Fitzgerald Ann Harman Katy Heyward Julie Pascoe Lorraine Rouse Annabelle Stewart

Susan Booker Catherine Elliott Julianna Forsyth Amanda Hazlett Margaret Morris Nicola Paterson Janet Shoesmith

Form 6M Susan Bruce Miss Millar Rebecca Carrell Caroline Davie Sara Gilkison Jane Howe Anna McCormick Amanda Nuttall Jane Ritchie Sarah Tregear

Sarah Bullen Michelle Ching Penny Ferguson Nicola Greenwood Maryanne Hunt Sharyn Mackie Sallie Purser Hayley Sullivan Dalinda Yukol

Janine Burford Bridget Clarke Felicity Field Helen Harrison.

Rowena James Jocelyn McNee Jane Reese Maryann Steel

Form 6W Francine Bagot Mrs. M cKelvey Anna Corbett Linda Hicks Lorelei Mason Virginia Owen Nicola Smith Anna Thomson Sarah Weston Elizabeth Wyles

L ynley Browne Ann Edmundson Fiona McGrouther Stephanie Morrison Penelope Packard Susan Strowger Elizabeth Turnbull Kate Weston

Sarah Cocks Jane Fielden Jane McKenzie Jane Murray Jane Schneideman Lisabeth Style Anita Ward Ann Wilkinson

Form 7 Margot Alexander Miss Bradfield Susan Ashton & Mrs. Duncan Sally AveriU Belinda Burrows Nicola Daniels Felicity Gardiner Rachel Green Sara Hope Kim Marshal Cushla Murchison Elizabeth Page Gillian Spooner Virginia Wilson

Belinda Allison Virginia Aston Kathryn Barlow Felicity Caird Jane Davidson Mary Gibb Joanne Hadfield Jacqueline Irwin Tiffany Menzies Carolyn Murgatroyd Julia Purchas Nanda Wiersma

Juliet Anderson Belinda Austin Penelope Burn Margot Chaffey Margot Ferguson Brenda Gin Julie Hodkinson Karina Lay Kirsten Moody Cushla Nisbet Anne Seymour Robyn Wilkinson

Prize List Standard One Felicity Champion Vanessa Congdon Selena Mathie Kristina Pickford

Class Prize Divinity Prize Class Prize Progress Prize

Standard Two Amanda Carrell Sarah Kenna Anna Wilton

Progress Prize Class Prize Divinity Prize

Standard Three Catherine Gosset Rachel Haselden Jennifer Wells Sharon Yee

Class Prize Progress Prize Divinity Prize Class Prize

Standard Four Vicki Palmer Emily Templeton Margaret Smith Prudence Stubberfield

Class Prize Class Prize Progress Prize Divinity Prize

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Form 1B Emma-Jane Berry Jane Francis Jacqueline Gamble Sarah Sunderland Kathryn Wright

Form Prize Progress Prize Form Prize Form Prize Divinity Prize

Form 2S Tessa Hicks Kate Murray Helen Pain Susan Prosser Kim Wylie

Progress Prize Form Prize, Ballantyne Essay Prize Form Prize Form Prize Divinity Prize

Form 2T Rebecca Colls Anna Hall

Form Prize Divinity Prize

Lisa O'Brien Merryn Winnicott

Form Prize Form Prize

Form 3A Jenny Dawson Amanda Field Katherine Gerard Sarah Le Cren Nicola St. Johanser

Divinity Prize Form Prize Progress Prize Form Prize Grade 1 Theory Prize

Form 3K Maxine Elliot Megan Clark Jane Cunningham Helen Lissaman

Form Prize Divinity Prize Form Prize Form and Progress Prize

Form 3Y Julia Black Fiona Dowie Susan Foley Penelope Rowley

Form Prize Divinity Prize, Grade 2 Theory Prize Form Prize Form Prize

Form 4B Deanne Bartlett Kirstin Harcourt Fiona Lawson Heather Shipston

Form Prize Progress Prize Divinity Prize Form Prize

Form 4J Laura Adshead Lisa Atkinson Tacye Gormack Victoria Willis

Form Prize Form Prize Divinity Prize Form Prize

Form 4K Joanna Brinkman Lyndie Foster Katrina Goodwin Sarra Hunter-W~ston

Form Prize Form Prize Divinity Prize Form Prize

Form 4S Rosemary Cartwright Lisa Henderson Karen Marriott Wendy Mellish

Form Prize Form Prize Form Prize Divinity Prize

Form 5H Mary Browne Kathryn Hunt Ky lie Jackson Tania Johnston Rowena Little Katherine Love Prudence Scott Kirsten Taylor

Grade 4 Theory Prize Form Prize) Whitcoulls Divinity Prize) Major Levy History Prize) Mathematics Department Prize Swimming Colours Hockey Colours Sports Gymnastics Colours) Form Prize Netball Colours Form Prize) Major Levy History Prize Grade 3 Theory Prize

Form 5M Jane Foley Paige Toomer Maria N garimu Sarah Templeton

Form Prize Form Prize) Grade 5 Theory Prize Corder Drama Cup) Swimming and Athletics Colours Divinity Prize

Form 5P Jessica Cunningham Catherine Dreaver Sara Hutchinson Jane Pitcaithly

Form Prize Form Prize) Divinity Prize Canon Galway Clothing Cup Form Prize

Form Six Sarah Bullen Janine Burford Rachel Burt Tina Dow

Form Prize Corder Drama Cup Athletics and Softball Colours Wendy Nichols Cup for Most Helpful Boarder not a Prefect Thacker Sacristan's Cup Swimming and Life Saving Colours Form Prize Mills Geography Cup Mann Physics Prize) Form Prize Hindin English Prize Tennis Colours Edwards Cup for Original English) Drama Commendation Form Prize) Duff School Certificate Latin) Tennis Colours Hockey Colours

Hannah Elworthy Penny Ferguson Felicity Field Kay Gardiner Sara Gilkison Anne Harman Amanda Hazlett Linda Hicks Jane Howe Rowena James

Jane Mackenzie Sharyn Mackie Lorelei Mason Virginia Owen Penelope Packard Nicola Paterson Jane Reese Jane Schneideman Janet Shoesmith Susan Strowger Kate Weston Ann Wilkinson Form Seven Margot Alexander Belinda Allison Virginia Aston Sally Averill Kathryn Barlow Penelope Burn

Jane Davidson Margot Ferguson Felicity Gardiner Rachel Green Joanna Hadfield Julie Hodkinson Sara Hope Jacqueline Irwin Tiffany Menzies Cushla Nisbet Anne Seymour Gillian Spooner Virginia Wilson

MacGibbon Biology Cup, Edgar Art Cup Form Prize, Waltenberg Languages Cup Tennis Colours Athletics Colours Form Prize, Mathematics Prize and Accounting Prize Form Prize Badminton Colours Lzf e Saving Colours Alabaster Home Economics Cup Form Prize, Penney History Cup, Modern Gymnastics Colours, Mackintosh Award for Service to Gymnastics Form Prize, Marlene Bell (6th Form General Excellence), Grade 6 Theory Prize Form Prize Life Saving Colours, O.G.A. Art Cup Lzfe Saving Colours Merivale Book Shop Prize for Head Librarian Lzf e Saving Colours Myers' Cup for Public Speaking Form Prize, Hoy Mathematics Cup, Jenner Wales Physics Prize, Corsbie Chemistry Cup, Austin Biology Cup, Athletics, Life Saving, Swimming, Softball and Hockey Colours Applied Mathematics Prize Economics Prize, Netball and Lifesaving Colours Hockey, Athletics and Tennis Colours Stokes Music Cup Form Prize Form Prize, Martin Music Cup, Classical Studies Prize, Larcombe French Cup, W. O.G.A. English Cup, Marie Scott Latin Cup Modern Gymnastics Colours, A rt Prize for Excellence in Art and the most Improved Student, Mackintosh A ward for service to Gymnastics Starry Essay Cup Thacker Sacristan's Cup, Hockey Colours Whitcoull's Prize for Head Librarian Form Prize, Stock Geography Cup, Roy Smith History Cup Form Prize, Cooper Debating Cup, Hoy Mathematics Cup, Netball Colours Badminton Colours

Awards for Service and Scholarship Penelope Burn

Mollie Copper Cup for Service to Sport

Rachel Green

Prize for Head of Boarding Hostel, presented by P. T.A.

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The St. Margaret's Kim Marshall Awards Julie Hodkinson Penelope Bum Gillian Spooner

The Ngaio Marsh Prize Language Scholar Science Scholar For Service to the School

Penelope Bum

The St. Margaret's Award for over-all Excellence

Konini

The Bates House Cup

Scholarship Holders Form Seven Penelope Bum Elizabeth Page

Bursary Bursary

Form Six Ann Wilkinson Tina Dow Linda Hicks Jane Howe

Boarders' Bursary Bursary Bursary

Form Five Kathryn Hunt Prudence Scott Rowena Little Kirsten Taylor Nicola Vernon

Daygirls' Daygirls' Boarders' Bursary Bursary

Form Four Victoria Willis Laura Adshead Lisa Atkinson Lisa Henderson Felicity Ward

Day girls' Bursary Bursary Bursary Bursary

Form Three Amanda Field Helen Lissaman Fiona Dowie Lisa McIntosh Melissa van Duiven

Daygirls' Boarders' Bursary Bursary Bursary

1982 Entrants

Merryn Winnicott Emma Speight Helen Pain Lisa O'Brien Kathryn Wrighton

Daygirls' (S.M.C.) Boarders' (St. Johns School, lnvercargill) Bursary (S.M. C.) Bursary (S.M. C.) Bursary (Cashmere)

Extracts from 1981 Annual Report presented by Miss C. Blair ....... work out a set of standards for you and to develop the self discipline to stick to them. You do not have to do things because everybody else does them.

You don't have to drink too much because it's fashionable, you don't have to drive your cars faster than everybody else, you don't have to live with the first person who comes along because everybody else is doing it and you feel left out.

So, one of the most valuable things you can have in life is a set of standards but these are no good to you without the self discipline to stick to them in all circumstances and this is maybe the hardest thing of the lot to do and most of us fail at it somewhere along the way. You will only be truly mature when you are no longer swayed by all the temptations around you. This often requires great strength and you won't be able to do it on your own. Perhaps I could finish with the words of a prayer from William Barclay. He calls upon God as the source of all strength and goodness to Help us to resist the things which by ourselves we cannot resist: To overcome the temptations which fascinate us, To break the habits which enslave us; To say No to anything which invites us to set foot on the wrong way & to help us to do and to be all the things which by ourselves we cannot do and be.

When I was asked in August whether I could carry on the school for the rest of the year I didn't sleep for a week.

So here we are at last and I can say now that the sum total of my knowledge has increased so much during the term that it could only be described as exponential growth.

Exam Results

Last year's examination results were again a credit to the school. In the 7th Form there were 6 A Bursaries, 7 B Bursaries and a Scholarship._ Over 77% of our 6th Formers gained U.E., the requisite per cent passing the outside examination. 88% of our 5th Formers gained a pass in one or more School Certificate subjects, quite a number in as many as six subjects.

Activities

This year we have had the usual tremendous variety of activities within the school.

The outdoor education programme for the Third Forms was continued in March and proved most successful. This is a wonderful opportunity for new girls in the Third Forms to get to know each other and for their teachers to get to know them.

At the end of November Forms 1 and 2 went for a week to Living Springs.

The Tramping Club continues to function under the able direction of Miss Begg and is complemented in the middle term by Ski Trips arranged by Mrs. Bain. Ski Trips for 4th Formers also seem to have become a part of our school programme and these take place at the beginning of Term III. A forced innovation this year was the Twilight Sports and they proved so successful that we have decided to try this again next year, this time by choice.

Girls have continued to perform well in Physical Education activities. We have had representatives in Canterbury Teams for Athletics, Tennis, Hockey, Netball and Gymnastics. One of our girls was assigned a place on the Spirit of Adventure and another has just left for India. She has been chosen to go on a Himalayan Trek and our best wishes go with her.

We also have other not so distant overseas contacts. During the year we had a French student from Tahiti and in the Christmas holidays five of our students are going to Tahiti and one to the summer course in Noumea. Another of our girls is currently in America as an American Field Scholar.

All of these contacts are important as they help us in the understanding of other cultures, so important in today's world where distance and space have assumed a different dimension.

The Choirs have continued to take part in services at Parish Churches - St. James and St. Peters in Riccarton and St. James, Southbridge. With Christ's College they sang the Coronation Mass in the Cathedral and at Christ's College.

The combined orchestra has performed at both Christ's College and St. Margaret's.

During the year our girls took part in two Christ's College productions and these combined productions seem to have become a part of our yearly programme and as you can imagine are very popular.

The Myers Cup for Speaking continues to astonish and humble me with the quality and content of the speeches at all levels and the assurance with which some of our girls tackle public speaking. I think it would be an eye opener to many parents if they found the time to come and listen. I find it one of the most interesting evenings of the year.

This sounds like a saga of achievements and I suppose it is. We tend to talk far more about them than our failures and so I mention to you that we won awards in outside French and Japanese and Mathematics competitions and, of course, we shone for a while on the T.V. Quiz.

P. T.A. This year the P. T.A. under the imaginative leadership of Mrs. Weston have had a very busy time. A tremendous amount of work by a large number of people culminated in the fair at the beginning of April. This as you know was highly successful and resulted in the raising of a substantial sum of money for the upgrading of the Hall. One of the most valuable aspects of the fair of course was the friendships and good fellowship that it engendered and I am sure you will all agree that it was a very worthwhile thing to do.

During the year the P. T.A. have been generous with their time and money and have contributed enormously to our comfort and efficiency.

Ngaio Marsh Prize This year for the first time a new prize qas been awarded. It is to commemorate one of our most distinguished Old Girls, Dame Ngaio Marsh, and is to be given at any level in the school to a girl who, in the opinion of the Staff and the Principal shows outstanding promise in an area of the Arts in its widest sense e.g. drama, debating, public speaking, creative writing, drawing, painting, handwork and music. This year it goes to a student in the English Department whose strengths lie in drama and creative writing.

Dame Ngaio has given to the School a photograph of herself which will hang in the Library.

Junior School

The Junior School continues to play an important part in the School picture and under the able guidance of Mrs. Mitchell and her Staff it runs very efficiently. At times it seems like a little oasis on the edge of the main stream and many times when I see them playing so innocently I wonder why girls have to grow up. Possibly if I was teaching them I wouldn't be so enchanted. Those of you who attended their Open Day would, I am sure, join me in congratulating them on the wide range of their activities.

C.H. Blair, Acting Principal.

1980 Examination Results A Bursary

Annabel Mary Carter Carron Victoria Cossens Penelope Anne Day Janine Alma Duckworth Mary-Jane Powell Janet Leigh Scott Rochelle Louise Style

B Bursary

Barbara Louise Adams Catherine Mary Averill Nicola Jane Cooper Angela Jane Davidson Kim Marie Hutchinson Nicola Jane Power Amanda Kim Vryenhoek

Scholarship

Jennifer Mary Fisher

The Year

Term One Prefects Back Row Anne Seymour Kathryn Barlow Carolyn MurgatroydrRachel Green Sara Hope Middle Row Margot Chaffey Felicity Gardiner Virginia Aston Robyn Wilkinson Elizabeth Page Tiffany Menzies Front Row Mary Gibb Joanna Hadfield Gillian Spooner Miss Blair Belinda Allison Penelope Burn, Margot Ferguson

Interschool

Swimming

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Back Row Kathryn Heyward Stephanie Morrison Sarah Weston Fiona McGrouther Emma Purchas Julie Robertson Lyndie Foster Middle Row Jane Schneideman Catherine Barker Jane Williams Jane Heyward Jane Cartridge Rowena Little Front Row Joanna Brinkman Penny Ferguson Kylie Jackson Penelope Burn (Capt) Sally Averill (Vice Capt) Maria N garimu Leandra Bickerstaffe

Interschool

Athletics

Back Row Nicola Smith Katrina Goodwin Shirley Rhodes Amanda Hazlett Katherine Love Sarah Todd Middle Row Emily Gerard Alison Wrenn Karen Marriott Jane Williams L yndie Foster Anna Thomas Wendy Mellish Front Row Jane Bell Virginia Owen Penelope Burn (Capt) Felicity Gardiner (V Capt) Rachel Burt Maria Ngarimu

Life Saving Back Row Penny Ferguson Margot Alexander Ky lie Jackson Maria N garimu Front Row Penelope Burn Sally Averill Margot Ferguson (Capt) Belinda Allison (Vice-Capt) Jane Schneideman

Life Saving This year Life Saving has enjoyed its large number of enthusiastic Margot Ferguson participators. They have had the added incentive of 'Claude' our new mannikin. He has been a great help to enable us to practise and teach the correct methods.

The heat saved by the pool cover has enabled life savers to practise morning, noon and night. This hard work has been seen in the good number of awards gained this year. The Monica Thacker Team practised many long hours and we very much appreciated the help we received from Mrs. McEwan. We gained a very close 4th (by .25) with Burnside (first), Girls' High (second) and Rangi Ruru (third).

Thanks to everyone who helped during the year.

Winter Activities It was straight into school work on June 3rd defining the end of three and a half weeks' holiday. The second term is the most uneventful term but it consisted of only eleven weeks and was the shortest.

The Myers Cup was contested again this year: the senior division for the cup was awarded to Kathryn Barlow while Paige Toomer and Julia Black won the intermediate and junior divisions respectively.

'Black Comedy' was the Christ's College and St. Margaret's combined play this year and was amusing. There were 4 S.M.C. pupils in the play and all acted their vastly varied parts well. The play ran from the 25th to the 27th of June.

The 28th June marked the beginning of the Winter Quadrangular Tournament held here. We competed against Columba, St. Hilda's and Craighead in netball, hockey and debating. Also on the 28th the Senior Choir sang at St. Peter's in Upper Riccarton. The congregation always seems to appreciate the choir's attendance.

The 'Thwarting of Baron Bollingrew' had its premiere on June 2nd followed by performances on the 3rd and 4th. There was only one Christ's College boy amongst the whole cast. After one term of continuous hard work and rehearsals, Mrs. Milsom put together a good show. Congratulations Mrs. Milsom and cast for the good entertainment, we hope you enjoyed yourselves doing it.

And finally, for the 2nd term, came House Day on August 18th. The weather was remarkably good for the time of the year, which brought up the House spirit even more. The House matches were played in the morning with the usual amount of energy, frequently making netball seem more like rugby. Apart from the odd injury they came off well with Rata winning the netball and Kowhai the hockey.

The House Plays brought about the usual laughs but this time the emphasis was placed more on action and costumes than script. Konini won with their version of 'Alice in Wonderland'.

Two days later the school closed down for a further 3 weeks to rejuvenate, after the energy expended on House Day. Interspersed throughout the 2nd term was the screening of 'It's Academic', in which three 5th formers, P. Scott, K. Hunt and K. Taylor, took part. They did very well and ended up in the South Island Finals with Christ's College and St. Pauls, Dunedin.

'A' Netball Team Back Row Maria Ngarimu Jane Williams Leith McPherson Emma Purchas Sarah Todd Front Row Catherine Batchelor Margot Ferguson (Vice Capt) Gillian Spooner (Capt) Katherine Love Penny Ferguson

'A' Hockey Team

Back Row Joanna watson Rachel Burt Fiona McGrouther Julie Pascoe Bridget Muir Lyndall McGrouther Front Row Joanna Brinkman Penelope Burn Tiffany Menzies (V Capt) Felicity Gardiner (Capt) Tania Johnston Rowena James Nicola Greenwood

Hockey The 1981 year has been an enjoyable and successful year. The A Team had its F. Gardiner ups and downs, maybe more downs than ups, but the spirit was always there and everyone enjoyed the year's competition.

At the beginning of the season we were sad to say goodbye to Lorraine Rouse who was the nominated Captain, and left a gap in the A team. But after trying a number of different combinations in the A team, we settled down to steady practices and games. All teams played sincerely and with dedication for their Wednesday matches and gained experience, although no prizes. Four girls were selected for Canterbury under-age teams, Tania Johnston and Tiffany Menzies for the under 18 Canterbury team and Joanna Brinkman and Joanna Watson for the under 16 team.

In the house hockey, Kowhai beat Rata in the final.

The Quadrangular Tournament was held at St. Margaret's this year. The weather was kind to us and the ground stayed in reasonable condition. We were placed third. Thanks must go to the Canterbury Women's Hockey Association who supplied umpires for us, and to Miss Morgan for the organisation.

Cranmer Hockey was represented by two teams; the school A in the first grade, less our goalie, Tania Johnston, who played in the senior team, and the B team in another grade. The A team were about average in their grade and the B team would have won their grade if sickness had not affected a percentage of their members a week before the final was to be played. Unfortunately, they had to default. Thanks to Bridget Muir for all the time and energy she put into organizing the team.

This year the Secondary Schools' Tournament was held in Balclutha, and we were lucky to have a wonderful host during our stay. Our thanks must go to the James family for organising our accommodation in the South Otago Freezing Works, and although the accommodation was warm the weather was not, so the South lived up to its name of being cold and bleak. We managed to come second in our round and we drew with Darfield in the semi-finals.

Parents and supporters deserve all our thanks, and also Mrs. Adam who spent so much time with the C and D team. Also thanks to Mrs McDonald who helped with the A team.

We would like to thank Miss Morgan sincerely for the time she spent with us, and for the hours of coaching and advice she gave to us as a team and as individuals this year.

Colours Re-awarded Colours Pockets

F. Gardiner T. Menzies P. Burn J. Watson L. McGrouther R. Burt

R. James

T. Johnston

J. Brinkman

J. Pascoe B. Muir

F. McGrouther N. Greenwood

Squash Team Back Row Nicky Sparks Anna Thompson Elizabeth Page Front Row Kathryn Barlow Robyn Wilkindson (Capt) Sally Averill (Vice Capt) Sharyn Mackie.

Squash Robyn Wilkinson

Championship Winner Runner up Plate Winner Runner up

Due to a great turn-out this year and the enthusiasm with which we all started, and maintained throughout the season, coaching began in late March under the watchful eye of Mr. Sparks. His efforts were greatly appreciated by all those who participated in the sport throughout the season.

Many thanks also go to Miss Miller for her help and enthusiastic support.

The Tournament held at the end of the season was a great success and a lot of fun.

Nicki Sparks Robyn Wilkinson Elizabeth Page Penelope Burn Best of luck for the 1982 season!

Ski Team Back Row Jane Schneideman Kathryn Heyward Belinda Cuzens Margot Alexander Front Row Nicola Smith Mrs Bain Penelope Burn.

Inter School Ski-ing Day Nicky Smith

We set off with great enthusiasm, knowing that we would be beaten by Rangi Ruru, but we knew we should enjoy ourselves anyway. Four of us were already in Methven but we still managed to arrive in the Mt. Hutt car park later than those who had come all the way from Christchurch. The very serious Rangi girls were already up on the slopes testing out their newly waxed skis as we were just making our way to the ladies' toilet to apply our coppertone, check that our hats were looking their best and see how our trendy new sunglasses looked. At last we made it to the top to check out who was chosen for the Christ's College team and to have a look at where we would soon be attempting to race. We all went well as we were looking forward to our lunch break so we could 'catch a few rays' and listen to music in the 'landy', whilst eating all the food provided by our mothers. Then we had to drag ourselves back up to the top for our second run through the course.

Then the race was finally over and we could ski by ourselves until the field was closed. On the way down we sang to Phil Collins' song, 'I missed again', and we knew it applied directly to us but we had had a good day ski-ing anyway. We came second in the girls' section and 'good old Rangi' came first but I think they did deserve it.

On behalf of all members of the team, thanks to Mrs. Bain for the organization, to Miss Begg for her help also and to parents who supported the team on the day.

Badminton Back Row Lynne Kershaw Sue Vernon Front Row Virginia Wilson Jane Reese (Vice Capt)

Badminton

Netball Back Row Heather Read Kim Wylie Maria N garimu Katherine Love Nicola Brown Ngaio Lewis.

Front Row Kate Perkins Christine Blakeley Shirlene Lamb Melissa Ireland Mary Wakeman

No positions in any grades. Three teams in the Wednesday competition this year instead of two, mainly because of the enthusiasm from the younger age group. The standard was much higher this year.

Lots of keen third, fourth and fifth formers turned up for coaching at lunch time. Many thanks to Susan Vernon and Lynne Kershaw for turning up on Wednesday to help me coach these keen beginners. Thanks to Jane Reese for her support throughout the badminton term. The badminton team would also like to thank Mrs. Andre for her help and support throughout the year.

Liz Turnbull 6W

lnterschool Swimming Back Row Heather Read Kate Murray Rebecca Paterson Kim Wylie Diane Aldridge Mandy Foster Deborah Downs Middle Row Rachel Zervos Keryn Maguire Sarah Payne Victoria Corbett Justine Taylor Jane Francis Sarah Sunderland Ingrid Taylor Front Row Penelope Cope Melanie Wilson Tara Wingfield Margaret Smith Mary Wakeman Jennifer Wells Samantha Jeffries

Table Tennis

Table Tennis Back Row Julianna Forsyth Sarah Bullen.

Front Row Sara Gilkison (Capt) Penelope Packard.

People are all too unappreciative of the table tennis teams who not only biked all the way to Selwyn Street to be defeated every time but then had to bike all the way back again. Not even this was enough to dampen their spirits, as was evident by the laughter when 'yet again' someone lost a game 21/6.

Softball

Back Row Gillian Spooner (VCapt) Robyn Wilkinson Tania Johnston Tiffany Menzies.

Front Row Bridget Muir Rachel Burt Penelope Burn Margot Alexander Catherine Batchelor

Softball Penny Burn

Volley Ball

Back Row Sandra McLean Jocelyn Lowe Fiona Lawson Sarah Turnbull Lynne Kershaw Front Row Elizabeth Brown Elizabeth Page (Capt) Tina Dow (Vice Capt)

Again softball proved a popular sport and six teams entered the Wednesday draw. Unfortunately softball comes at the end of the hectic third term and is all too soon over: however, the results were pleasing. The A, B, and C 1teams were all defeated only once and the strong fourth form team looks promising for the future.

We would like to thank Miss Mangos, Mrs Simonsen, Mrs Adams, and Nicki Hudson for the time they have put into coaching the teams, and Gillian Spooner for being such an efficient Vice Captain.

Tennis Back Row Anna Wilding Jane Reese Front Row Lorelei Mason Jane How (Vice Capt) Felicity Gardiner (Capt) Amanda Hazlett

Tennis We started the season well this year, by winning the Quadrangular Tournament Felicity Gardiner without losing a match. The standard of tennis was high, the Craighead girls were wonderful hosts, and the general atmosphere of the tournament was one of good sportmanship and friendship.

This year we entered two teams in the A, B, C, and 3rd form grades. All teams did very well in their games and it should be noted that the Al team managed to win its section without losing a round. The weather remained fine for the Wednesdays and all teams finished their rounds.

Our game against the Old Girls, which is usually the highlight of the season, was played in rather windy conditions. Once again the Old Girls won reasonably comfortably but not without some good competition and some close games. A beautiful morning tea was provided, and brought to a close a very happy morning.

With the continuation of Tennis Championships this year the overall sound standard of tennis has been maintained and will surely continue.

Sincere thanks to Mrs Jennings who gave up her time to coach a large group of 3rd formers and to Miss Morgan for the support, wisdom, and enthusiasm which she gave us throughout the season.

Modern Gymnastics Karen Marriott Virginia Wilson Susan Strowger (V Capt) Sara Hope (Capt) Anna Wilkinson Rowena James

Sports Gymnastics Back Row Elizabeth Brown Margot Chaffey (Capt) Maria Ngarimu Victoria Willis Front Row: Rowena Little Rebecca Carrell (VCapt)

Sports Gym. is not a sport which can be mastered easily. To be competent, a Margot Chaffey great deal of work and effort must go into practices. All girls must be patient, and above all, keen. To my delight, this year has seen a large number of new participants with this essential quality. The older girls have shown their spirit by helping me throughout the year.

Special thanks go to our instructor and adviser, Miss Mangos, and to Miss Poole for her help.

The first half of the year was busy with practice for the Secondary School competitions. Unfortunately we didn't do as well as in previous years but I hope the girls will have acquired the skills for next year.

Congratulations to one of our star performers, Rowena Little, who has been accepted to join the South Island team.

Sports Gymnastics

Sports Council Back Row Virginia Owen Rachel Burt Jane Howe Jane Reese Penny Ferguson Front Row Margot Ferguson Tiffany Menzies Felicity Gardiner Gillian Spooner Penelope Burn

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Tramping Club Back Row Tiffany Menzies (Capt) Margot Chaffey.

Front Row Elizabeth Page Miss Begg Anne Seymour Jacqueline Irwin

Tramping Club 1981 A fine day for the Broken River Caves started off the year with many Tiffany Menzies, Captain enthusiasts bracing themselves against the cold water. Thanks to Mr Summerlee's idea of having a rope fixed at the other end everyone came out safely, if not a little wetter than when they entered. The afternoon was spent trying out the St. Andrew's confidence course, then it was back to the smog once again.

Two instruction weekends were held which involved river crossings, first aid and lots of fun. Unfortunately in the second term we only managed one tramp, a planned expedition to Mt. Herbert being cancelled due to bad weather.

However the one we did manage to Arthur's Pass was not even note-worthy enough to make up for the one missed. The third term tramp to the Hut was more of a success, attended by six keen enthusiasts and Miss Begg and Mrs. Garret. Much long-distance walking was rewarded by a punctual arrival of the train.

Our thanks to all who have helped during the year especially Miss Begg, Mr. and Mrs Boyd and Mr. Summerlee for their time and perserverance.

Chess Club Back Row Sarah Tregear Margot Button Felicity Field Felicity Ward Rosemary Sandston Front Row Sara Gilkison (Capt) Dr Mann Sally Purser (Vice-Capt)

Debating Club Back Row Janine Burford Susan Strowger Gillian Spooner Kathryn Barlow Front Julie Hodkinson Helen Harrison.

Debating Club Janine Burford

This year St. Margaret's has been very spoilt by having six brilliant and talented girls representing them in the summer and winter quads.

In the summer quad Katherine Barlow, Julie Hodgkinson and Gillian Spooner zipped off in a bus to compete down south. Unfortunately, they returned gaining nothing except new friends, more experience and great memories.

In the winter quad, held here at St. Margaret's later on in the year the topic was "Demonstrations are the expression of closed minds" and three fanta·stically closed minded people, Susan Strowager, Helen Harrison, and Janine Burford demostrated that this is true in all respects.

Unfortunately the judge didn't seem to agree with us, and, in the end, we were beaten terribly, but do not panic St. Margaret's, 1982 is approaching fast, and where there is a will, there is a way ....

Konini House Report Nor airless dungeon, nor strong links of iron; can be retentive to the strength of spirit. (Shakespeare) Penny Burn Konini house spirit thrived this year and the successes were the result of an enthusiastic response by a large bunch of Konin-ites.

In the swimming we gained first place and congratulations go to Maria Ngarimu, Sarah Weston, L. Foster, and J. Cartridge. The house croc. came second after a debatable decision to Matipo and Josie had great fun in the novelty race.

Athletics was not our forte this year but we managed to scrape in at 3rd. Well done L. Foster and Maria again. Thanks also to all those girls who entered events, perhaps with a few more and we could have come . . . . . . .

House Day was a resounding success and our good fortunes improved as the day went on. In the morning the netballers held 3rd position and the hockey team was defeated in the final by Kowhai.

'Alice in Wonderland' was our play and Sara Gilkison and Josie McN ee showed hidden talents as producers. Thanks a billion! Sue Ashton excelled herself as the naive Alice while the flamingoes and hedgehogs are not to be forgotten. The hard work that went into the production was rewarded when we gained 1st place.

The juniors also pulled their weight and they won their relay at the junior school sports. Keep up the good work.

There was a strong group of 6th formers this year so we leave the house in good hands; look after Benjamin and may he bring you as much good luck in the future as he brought this year.

Thanks to 'Alice', alias Sue Ashton for sharing the lead so evenly as Vice Captain.

Matipo House Report Jane Schneideman It has been yet another exciting year for Matipo House, and once again we have House Captain kept up a high standard in swimming and hockey, thanks to all the people who maintained an enthusiastic attitude throughout the year.

We narrowly missed a first placing in the swimming sports, but I was very proud of the overwhelming house spirit of those who participated. The event all Matipoians had been waiting for finally arrived, "The House .Crocodile", and of course we came first. In spite of the lack of potential talent in the athletic field, I would like to especially thank Felicity Gardiner and all those who ran in the House relays and those who tried for championship events.

House Day had its high points and its low points. The House play unfortunately did not win, but we tried. I hope it proves more successful next year. We had an extremely good turn out in the netball and with Felicity Gardiner's leadership in the hockey, we came third.

The food at the House lunch was amazing and it was good to see the parents that turned up. Congratulations to all those who were awarded colours, pockets or work bars throughout the year. I would like to thank all the girls who supported and participated in house activities this year and my thanks to Bindy Alison, my deputy. I wish Matipo all the best in the future and may it always have the spirit to compete successfully against opposing houses.

Manuka House Report Margot Alexander Captain

This year Manukans really showed off their talents.

Kylie Jackson was runner up in the intermediate section of the swimming sports and in the intermediate section of the athletic sports Kate Love was also runner-up.

In the second term our play 'Further Adventures ofFatman and Bobbin' was a stunning success and we were placed second. Thanks to Dr. Mann and his convincing act as a pervert (he's a natural actor). Also Katy Heyward and Anna Corbett displayed their talents. The house lunch was a success although there was a lack of parents in attendance. Maybe more will visit next year?

Manuka was placed second in the house netball; once again an excellent effort.

At the beginning of the third term was the house Chess competition. Our team was lead by Penny Packard. Manukans flexed their natural brain power by beating Konini and winning the competition, showing the school they still have some logic.

Congratulations to all those hard working girls who obtained mention, workbars, pockets and colours. Also to Anita Ward (Vice Captain) and others for their participation and house spirit which is very satisfying to see. I hope this continues in future years.

Rata House Report Julia Purchase Rata has had a year of steady progress and there has been an encouraging involvement in house events.

We were coming first in the swimming sports through entries which is a sure indication of the house spirit which prevailed throughout 1981. Unfortunately our placing in the swimming sports dropped to third as we were a bit light on the championships events, apart from Penny Ferguson who won the senior breaststroke. The fifth years' talent didn't excel however as we came last in the house crocodile. We gained 2nd place in the athletics which was a creditable effort as there were very few places gained in the championship events, but special mention must be made of Kate Goodwin who won the 200 metres, the Intermediate relay team which won and Nicky Patterson who made a grand effort in winning the walking race. Margot Ferguson and I showed that the fifth years do have talent by winning the House captains and deputies race with a huge lead.

The house play 'The Ratarians Rugby Club Social Hour' although not placed

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was thoroughly enjoyed by everyeone involved even if the judges didn't appreciate our talent, and that of Nicky Patterson and Mandy Hazlet who produced such a memorable play.

Our good reputation was further extended when we won the house netball in every grade and credit goes to Margot Ferguson who efficiently organised all the teams.

We managed to get into the second round of the hockey which was an improvement on last year.

The house lunch was a great success with plenty of yummy food for everyone and a record attendance of staff and parents.

Although Rata has not won many things this year I would like to thank everyone for supporting me and maintaining such a high standard of housespirit, and particularly my deputy Margot Ferguson who has been a great help to me. Good luck Rata, for the future.

Rimu House Report Robyn Wilkinson Rimu has continued to leave its talents unpolished! I would like to say, as House Captain Captain, how extremely disappointed I was with the standard of House Spirit within Rimu. Due to a total lack of interest by the majority of our members, we came last in both the athletics and swimming meetings, held during the early stages of the year. However I would like to congratulate all those who did participate and especially those who gained placings.

Our efforts during the House Matches were not quite so dismal, and yet it detracts from the fun of the matches, when you have to resort to threats before you can get sufficient numbers to "volunteer" for teams.

We lost graciously to Rata in the opening round of the Hockey, however we did put up a determined battle and portrayed ourselves to be commendable defenders.

Due to the initiative of Virginia Wilson in introducing Badminton into the house matches Rimu won the Inter house Badminton - our first success for the year.

The House Play, "The African Connection", was a great success and thoroughly enjoyed by all those who participated. My special thanks to all those who contributed to its success especially the producers; Delia Beauchamp, Julianna Forsyth and Jane Reese. We came a hard earned third.

The House Netball was also a lot of fun; many thanks to all those who played.

Congratulations to all girls who gained workbars, mentions, lifesaving awards, sports colours and pockets and for any other achievements in either the academic or recreational fields. Keep up the enthusiasm and good work in the years to come.

I appreciate the help of all the fifth years throughout the year, and especially my deputy, Margot Chaffey.

The very best of luck for everyone next year. I hope that the standard of House spirit will increase and remember the House as a whole is a reflection upon those who are in it and therefore will become what you make of it!

Library Notes 1981 Library Back Row Brenda Gin Jane Foley Janine Burford Ann Edmundson Jacqueline Irwin Felicity Field Susan Strowger Anna Thompson Amanda Nuttall Middle Row Elizabeth Wyles Lynley Browne Rachel Green Nicola Daniels Margot Chaffey Lorelei Mason Maryann Steel Sally Averill Anita Ward Julie Hodkinson Kate Weston Front Row Rowena James Felicity Cair Penelope Packard Virginia Aston (Head Librarian) Mrs Chandler Mrs Colyer Cushla Nisbet Rebecca Carrell Ann Harman Margot Ferguson Seated Helen Harrison Alison McGowan Anna McCormick Nicola Vernon

1981 started well for the library with an enthusiastic recruitement force of twenty four new librarians to swell the ranks. They were all eager and set to work scouting out overdues, fines, and any "disruptive elements" during the lunch hours.

This year saw no major changes in the library except for the arrival of our new paperback stand as a result of the generous support from the PT A. The new stand provides a perfect place to display some of the new paperbacks that have been kindly donated by leavers and friends of the school. Some mothers were even kind enough to give up their time to come in and help with the processing of books. All these aspects of concern and support for the library were greatly appreciated.

At the beginning of the third term we held our annual librarians' dinner. This year it was held in the library, we were delighted to have Miss Blair and Miss Mangos join us as well. Mr. Marshall was our speaker and entertained us on the subject of "American Literature".

At the end of this year we will all be sorry to see Mrs. Colyer leave us after all the help she has kindly given to the librarian, staff and pupils. We thank her very much and wish her the best for the future.

Thanks also to the school librarians and supporters of the library for their help throughout the year, thus making our job easier.

Cushla Nisbet, Virginia Aston, Head Librarians

Music The Junior Choirs

The Fourth Form Choir was a particularly large and enthusiastic group, which augurs well for the Senior Choir in 1982. At the Parents' Evening in the Third Term they sang Negro spirituals and Israeli folk songs which were enlivened by some percussive effects. They also sang for the Confirmation service.

The Third Form Choir also rehearsed vigorously for an assembly performance of 'The Canticle of the Gift'. At the Parents' Evening they sang Malcolm Williamson's 'Lift up your heads' and were accompanied in Handel's 'O Lovely Peace' by some fine recorder playing by Cathy Gerard and Leandra Bickerstaff e.

Standards Three and Four and Farms I and II performed at the Primary Schools' Music Festival in September. For the first time we had girls in the recorder group as well as the Orchestra and Special Choirs.

The Combined Colleges' Orchestra has been a lively group with most sections of the orchestra well represented. Their most successful performances were of works from the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries.

In the first term they presented concerts at St. Margaret's and Christ's College Assemblies and in the second term at the Combined Colleges' Concert under the batons of Mr. Ellison and Miss Kerr.

The St. Margaret's Recorder Group has now completed its third year and its numbers have increased. Most of the girls are in the second and third forms and several have bought their own treble, tenor and soprano recorders. It is hoped that as they move up the school they will continue to play. The P.T.A.'s generous gift at the end oflast year enabled us to buy a German bass recorder to complete the consort. We are grateful to Jennifer Pickering who has continued to train the group. Her contribution at both the Carol Service and the Parents' Evening was greatly appreciated.

The Senior Choirs This year's Senior Choir, at fifty-one, was the smallest for some time, but its quality was undiminished and its activities were many and varied.

They learnt a new anthem, Elgar's 'Ave Verum', which was a popular addition to the repertoire and was sung at several communion services.

In the first term they officiated at the Harvest Festival and Maundy Services and sang at St. James' Riccarton on Palm Sunday. The latter has become an annual event and much looked forward to by the Parish.

The A Cappella choir contributed to the Lenten Mission of St. Peter's Upper Riccarton when they sang a bracket of anthems at an Evensong. In the second term the whole choir was invited to sing a full choral Evensong at the Parish's Patronal Festival.

In August, at the invitation of the Rev. Carole Graham, thirty girls sang Evensong at Southbridge. The church was over-flowing and everybody enjoyed a sumptuous tea kindly provided by the ladies of the Parish.

The lightlight of the year for the Senior Choir was the combined performance with Christ's College of Mozart's 'Coronation Mass'. The music was so appealing that the intensive rehearsals were scarcely an effort. The accompaniment was capably provided by the Christchurch Youth Orchestra.

As well there was a panel of soloists all of whom were well-known Christchurch singers. The first performance was at the Combined Colleges' concert where the Senior and A Cappella choirs also performed a bracket of songs, including John Rutter's beautiful 'Gaelic Blessing'.

The second performance took place the following morning in Christchurch Cathedral, as part of the Canterbury celebrations. This performance was different in that the mass was performed liturgically, that is, the different parts were sung in their respective positions in the Communion Service.

This year the Founders' Day Service was held in the Cathedral also, to open the Cathedral's weekend of Centenary celebrations. In these surroundings the service was even more impressive than usual and some of the candle-lighters were surprised to see their photographs on the front page of 'The Press' the following morning.

The Choir also sang at the Old Girls' Communion Service where its presence is always greatly appreciated.

The Carol Service, as usual, included some old favourites, as well as new carols, which always provoke some initial opposition. It is surprising how little time it takes for these to become 'old' favourites. Popular this year was 'A Stable in Bethlehem' sung partly in canon with a syncopated rhythm.

The A Capella Choir continued to specialise in unaccompanied songs for small ensembles and provide a dependable nucleus for the senior choir group.

The choirs were represented at Mrs. Allison's funeral in November where they sang the School Hymn and the Anthem 'Acquaint now thyself with him' by Michael Head.

A Capella Choir

Back Row Jane Reese Amanda Nuttall Felicity Field Kim Marshall Janine Burford Middle Row Ann Harman Sarah Templeton Belinda Austin Rachel Burt Kathryn Barlow Hannah Elworthy Front Row Margot Ferguson Anna McCormick Miss Kerr Rachel Green Joanna Hadfield

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Mrs Mavis Allison We are very sad to record the death of Mrs. Mavis Allison who taught piano and J. Kerr class music at St. Margaret's from 1960 to 1969.

Mrs. Allison was an outstanding pianist and many girls have reason to be grateful for her inspired and enthusiastic teaching. She also had a wide knowledge and love of church music and much of the music that she introduced into our services has become part of the fabric of the traditional observances of Founders' Day and the Carol service.

After she left school she continued to play for the gymnastics club and accompanied the team that went to Germany in 1976.

Many of us will remember her rare talent and the joy she took in sharing it. We extend our sincere sympathy to the Reverend Lester Allison and to Judith.

Tiffany Menzies Rachel Green Sara Hope Rowena James Hannah Elworthy

Sanctuary 1981 Tiffany Menzies Our lenten collection this year was a total of $1,210.67 and this was distributed to various charities; $100 to Iona trust, and $200 for the church in Suva for building a new roof; as well as supporting 3 children, through the Save the Children Fund, towards which went $420. The Harvest Festival was a most colourful service thanks to everyone's generosity, so boxes were distributed to APW by girls, Community of Sacred Name and other parishes in the Christchurch diocese.

Bishop Pyatt confirmed 49 girls this year, and our thanks also to Rev. Carole Graham, Rev. K. Wright, and Archdeacon Brown for taking Divinity classes in the first term, and for taking assemblies which were interesting and worthwhile. Also thanks to Miss Tutill for taking Divinity lessons in the second term. These were most interesting.

In our assemblies during the second term we had speakers from various organisations for the disabled, informing us of the difficulties of coping with disabilities. Often people who were disabled themselves came and spoke to us, so these assemblies were very beneficial. As a follow-up to this we held our Direct Giving Service for Telethon.

The Founders' Day service this year was held in the Christchurch Cathedral as part of their centenary celebrations. Thanks to all who gave up their time to help with the preparations for the service. The following morning the Old Girls' Service was held in the school hall and taken by Rev. M. Finnie, an Old Girl herself. There was a slightly better turn out than in previous years.

The Wednesday services were held in the boarders' chapel this year, every second Wednesday up until halfway through the third term.

My thanks to Hannah Elworthy, my deputy, and also to the Sanctuary Guild, S. Hope, R. Green and R. James. Miss Kerr, Mrs. Taylor, Mrs. Simonson and Gill Spooner have all assisted throughout the year too. This help was much appreciated as we have not had a Chaplain. Because of this the boarders had their Sunday services at St. Mary's.

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The Sleepy Snail Jillian Hack, Form JB

The snail looked out on a frosty day, "Is it time", he said, "that I hide away?"

So he went with house to an old brick wall, And found a hiding place, dark and small.

You can see where he's been by his silvery trail, Even if you don't see his stumpy tail, So if you wonder where they go, When the ground is hard, covered with snow, Just look under walls and dark little places, And you just might see their silvery traces.

Bubbles I blew a bubble, Susan Prosser 2S And watched it fly Out of the window Up into the sky.

And as I watched, It began to drop, And then suddenly . . .

It went 'POP'.

So I blew another, And up it went, Up to the ceiling And out the air vent.

So I blew yet another, And wasn't it grand, Until my friend popped it With her hand.

So out came another, And wasn't it small, When it popped, I hardly noticed at all.

So I blew yet another, One I could see right through, And it was so big, It was the best bubble I blew.

Existence It is like a clock, Lisa Henderson, 4S Turning intermittently, Moon 'round Earth, Earth 'round Sun. It is inhumanely dignified, Adverse and benevolent, Exists with love, But thrives on hate.

It feels so good, Yet so cruel and hostile, Unbalanced emotions, Compassionate asymmetry.

Revolving round a fingerprint, It seems so unique, But ink can smudge, So easily.

Full of affluence, And poverty.

It breeds gluttony, And starvation.

It is life, The timeless story, Full of power-proud leaders, Causeless words.

Liz Turnbull 6W

Family Quarrel It was when Mama and I were in the morning-room that the storm broke.

Lisa Atkinson 4J Louie came in, her head up. She was pale - that was nothing new - but her chin was up, and that was. Algernon seemed to think it a singularly pretty chin, but then he was head over heels in love with Louie. That is he was as much in love as a particularly boring bore could be. Papa came blowing in after her.

"And why, miss, will I tell Mr. de Vere that you are greatly honoured but cannot return his regard? Why?" "Because, Papa, I have realised, at last, that I do not, and can never again, love Mr. Algernon de Vere". This was said as she collapsed gracefully onto the ottoman. She seemed to enjoy collapsing gracefully. "You seemed very pleased with him last week, my dearest," faltered poor Mama. It was obvious she was going to collapse as well, so I handed her her reticule.

"O thank you, my dear," she murmured. "How very kind of you, Elizabeth.

Now where are my smelling salts?"

I took advantage of her momentary diversion to lean over and whisper to Louie.

"What have you done, you silly girl? Papa is tres furieux." I have to admit that I am proud of my French. I think I got all the brains in our family, and Louie all the beauty. It is a pity though. I could do with a few good looks, and Louie needs all the brains she can get. Unfortunately she spends all her time chattering or reading French novels. She is such a rabbit.

"I? My sweet Elizabeth, I have done nothing! Our cruel father has seen fit to ruin my life".

"Really? Papa? How fascinating!"

"Be quiet at once, Elizabeth, or go to your bed. Now Louie will you kindly inform me why you cannot marry Mr. de Vere."

"I have met another man! 0 Papa, I cannot marry Al-Mr. de Vere. When you have seen Lord Brown, you will agree. You must agree!"

"Did you say LORD Brown, my dear?" Papa asked suddenly.

"Yes, Papa. Oh, I saw him and fell in love! He assures me he felt the same, and he is to call today. Please receive him - for my sake!"

Now I happen to know that last line came straight out of "The Lord of the Far West", but I just could not say so. Besides, it was so excessively diverting, watching Papa.

"Well, my dear, I think it would do no harm, to receive Lord Brown. None at all. And I always said Mr. de Vere was not fit for you. Lord Brown. Yes. Very good, my daughter. Sophia," he turned to Mama, "Sophia, love, isn't it time we had a ball?"

Liz Turnbull 6W

If only I had a needle If only I had a needle B. Mahy 5M I'd sew you a wonderful cake I'd crochet the cream I'd stitch like a dream I wouldn't make a single mistake I'd hold it together with buttons Embroider it blue and red But there might be some hitches With a cake made of stitches I'll knot you a sandwich instead.

Snow Softly, quickly falls the snow, Kristen Francis JB How I love to watch it grow Into heaps and drifts and piles, Everything white for miles and miles.

Mountains gleaming in the sun, A lovely sight for everyone Children riding sledges and skis, Some making snowmen if they please.

With hat and scarf and eyes and nose, Perhaps old boots to warm his toes, Soon he melts and runs away To be made again another day.

Liz Turnbull 6W

The Dolphin There he is ...

Kate Murray, Form 2S A grey speck in the deep enchanting sea, Frantically swimming toward me now, As if . . . as if he senses me as being lonely, Happily I plunge into the cool refreshing water, And we splash and squirt and dive and turn, Feeling free, Enjoying our freedom as we swim in the blue water But ... It's time now, AND together we swim toward shore, I lie peacefully on the warm sand, The sun shining in my eyes, Once again I look out to sea, And once again he is nothing but a speck in the ocean, I feel a sadness in my soul, But ... I know he will be back.

Anyone for Tennis I stop before the open gates Jane Howe 6M Their dark green colour flashing in the early morning sun; I notice as I stand, engraved in a shining marble In loving memory of Anthony Wilding Killed in action' So many years before: What a wasted sporting life - so much to give Yet he tasted fame in many parts.

The gravel crunches beneath my feet Yet the sound is drowned By the chattering voices plying gut to ball; So many hopefuls, everyone a potential Bjorg: The many colours along with white Make a picturesque setting for the battle About to be won and lost; I wonder what Dame Fortune holds for me.

By the Mercer Stand, small knots Are gathered, working out opponents For the forthcoming fray; Other groups of old friends meet and laugh While awkward conversations of the new Will cement old friendships to come: The loud speakers boom their message forth, Laughter and chatter quietens - 'Good morning -everyone'.

The changing room is noisy with chatter And the radio blares forth from across the room Half an hour before the match begins; Time for action - time to prepare the mind For the game ahead: I wonder what calmed the nerves of Goolagong Before her epic win at Wimbledon?

'Court One!' the speakers boom: Anyone for tennis?

Extracts from an Address given by Miss J.P. CrosherJ Headmistress 1949-1964 at the Naming of the Jean Crasher Wing on 21st November 1980 Naturally, as I have prepared for this, for me, very nostalgic visit, memories of the past have come flooding in, and I hope that you will bear· with me if I share some of them with you this afternoon. I was teaching at a very beautiful school in England when I was appointed to St. Margaret's, one of the great attractions of the post being the promise of new school buildings, the erection of which I was led to believe to be imminent. Although, therefore, my heart fell when I saw the rather shabby and cramped grounds and buildings at Cranmer Square, I was encouraged by the thought that these drawbacks would not have to be endured for long and that school and boarding hostels would soon be united on this site. Perhaps it was just as well that I could not foresee that ten years were to elapse before the longed-for move was to be accomplished, and the buildings, including this one with which you are honouring me today, were to be erected.

And yet, with the wisdom of hind-sight, I now know that the problems and harassments of those years were to prove invaluable for the future development of the school. They taught me that the inadequacies of the fabric of a building are incidental and that what really counts is the spirit of those that work in it.

Then there was the summer uniform. In those days the entire school from the Primers upwards, wore the pleated tussore tunic and blouse in the summer.

When first introduced it had been made of real tussore silk, easily laundered and comparatively creaseless, but the restrictions of wartime had rendered the silk unobtainable and a slub-linen had been substituted. After a short time this material became soft and unmanageable and had to be pressed every day if it were to look even moderately presentable. At that time, the school accepted primary school pupils as boarders, the youngest 8 or 9, and they were required to have only 2 summer tunics, one on, the other at the laundry. I am sure that the mothers here can visualise the struggle that ensued each week, some of you may even have been the victims of the situation. Whereas careful mothers in their own homes could launder and press the tunics after each day's wear, it was a very different story in the boarding houses. On Mondays and Tuesdays they were worn the correct way round, on Wednesdays and Thursdays they would be reversed and on Fridays I guess it was a toss-up as to which side presented the fewer horrors. In Julius House, the poor Matrons spent hours each week on the end of an iron or at the wash-tub, while in Kilburn the fight for the couple of available irons precipitated endless arguments. After enduring a summer of these petty irritations, I, still with the boldness of inexperience, determined to take action to improve the situation and suggested that a green dress should replace the tunic for summer wear. To my surprise the opposition came, this time, from the Old Girls, who said that, on no account must I do away with the green and silver striped tie, even for the summer as it was such a distinctive part of the uniform. I could not see the point of this argument, but nevertheless gave in, and finally received reluctant consent to the introduction of the green summer tunic, still retaining the blouse and precious tie. Now I see that the

changes have been made almost as I conceived them so many years ago. I salute the persuasive powers of my successors, or can it be that manufacturers dictate the availability of school uniforms today? In any case, it remains one of the most attractive uniforms I have seen anywhere . . . . . my birthdays, always so charmingly remembered by good wishes, flowers and a gift. How they discovered the date I shall never know, but once discovered it was never overlooked. On one occasion when the Prefects were a particularly enterprising bunch the gift had taken the form of a box of Cyclax cosmetics, my favourite brand, which I secretly considered extremely extravagant and only purchased for myself with a twinge of conscience at my own self-indulgence. The gift was perfect; colour, perfume, everything exactly right, and then I noticed that the rather bright but pretty lipstick had lost its label. On enquiring in all innocence if they could tell me its name, I was puzzled to be greeted by blushes and embarrassment. Eventually I elicited the truth they thought they had been sufficiently daring in presenting their Headmistress with lipstick at all, but drew the line at its name, "Going Crazy", and had carefully removed the label! I wonder if the modern generation would have such qualms?

At a luncheon party given for me by the Headmistress of a famous North London School, I found myself seated next to a member of the Board of Governors, incidentally a Peeress of the Realm, who happened to have a son on the staff of Otago University at the time. Turning to me during the course of the meal she said "My son tells me that in his opinion, there are two outstanding schools in NZ. Both are situated in Christchurch and both are Church of England schools. Do you happen to know either of them?" Great was her excitement when I told her just how well I knew one of them.

You have been handed a wonderful heritage, I feel sure that it is safe in your hands.

A Letter To Dear Mrs. Goodfinger, My First Teacher As Christmas comes around once more and I go up another class, my thoughts Amy Sellar 3y turn to my first teacher.

I wonder if you remember me, a small neat little girl, standing shyly beside my mother. Remember the healthy lunches my mother always packed for me and the little smocked dresses I came to school in? Are you still ten feet tall? I always pictured you as a giantess. Do you still have eyes in the back of your head? I've always wondered how you knew it was me that put paint in poor Jeremy's hair.

Why did you never look for me when I deliberately ran away? I only hid behind the lockers. I remember the time when you threatened to tie blue ribbons in my brother's hair if he didn't get it cut by the next day.

Maybe we had some tussles together and maybe your teaching wasn't always what the school inspectors would have liked, but you taught me to read and to love books. Reading is still one of my favourite pastimes. You also taught us to listen. When you clapped your hands we put ours on top of our heads; this is a habit I still find hard to break.

I was just one of your pupils, but you were everything and all power to me. Dear Miss Goodfinger, I hope your Christmas will be the very happiest ever, wherever you are.

Tons and tons of love Amy

Jane MacKenzie 6W

Jane Lovell-Smith SM

The Dark Lisa Atkinson 4J

It is comforting in the dark for no-one can see you. They can't tell when you are afraid. They can't watch while you cry, enfolded by the deep velvet of the night.

Only the dark can see when you are upset or worried and comfort you. In the blackness of the night there is only you and all your secret and personal feelings.

At night you can admit to yourself those things you would not confide to any other living person, no matter how close they were.

If you want, you can lie and let the darkness warm and surround you, but only until a beam of moonlight enters the room. Then you will catch sight of your reflection in a mirror - the spell is broken and your fears come rushing back, accentuated by your own pale, wide-eyed face. But wait! The room has disappeared again, you can relax once more, clutching the battered old cuddly toy, or the purring cat.

Junior School Year /. Mitchell The Junior School has had a busy and interesting year with many educational visits to the Museum, an Art Gallery, the Botanical gardens and performances of the Southern Ballet. Standards three and four joined in the Primary Schools' Music Festival in the Town Hall. All Standard classes joined the school in the Christchurch Cathedral for the Candlelighting Service and also the Carol Service.

Swimming and Athletic sports were held on fine sunny days and enjoyed by all.

The girls took great interest in the Royal Wedding and entered into the spirit by holding a Wedding Party to which all came dressed in their finery.

We welcomed parents and friends to our Open Day when all work was displayed and the children entertained their guests with music, drama and folk dancing.

Original Contributions Our School Fair Our Fair took many months to plan. Our mothers and fathers helped to put all Sarah Gilligan of the Fair up. Our school earned over 17,000 dollars. When I went into the Standard 2 Chocolate Wheel I was number 3 and I could have won it except I was 2 off. I had my photo taken as Wonder Woman and my next door neighbour had her photo taken as Superman. I bought 4 Finger Puppets and they are nice. Also I bought a baby in a walnut shell. I got lots of sweets and I saw my music teacher and Mrs. Robilliard. I had a lovely time at the Fair.

Seeing the Queen Today our junior school went to see the Queen. All of us were very excited.

Susan Marshall Then came police cars and at last came the Rolls Royce. At the back was the Standard 2 Queen. She was wearing greeny-blue and she looked ever so nice. The Duke of Edinburgh looked even nicer. Boy I have never seen the Queen face to face before. When we were waving the Queen waved very nicely back. The Queen did look very tired after a long tour.

Gee I wish I was the Queen.

The Wild Cat THAT WILD CAT OH HE IS BAD Emily Templeton BUT IT MAKES ME FEEL VERY SAD Standard 4 WHEN I THINK OF HIM ALONE WITHOUT A HOME TO CALL HIS OWN WHEN YOU SEE HIM HE'LL TEAR AW AY I DOUBT IF ANYONE COULD HOLD HIM AT BAY I DO SO WISH HE COULD BE TAMED BUT IF HE WENT MAD HE COULDN'T BE BLAMED BUT NOW HE HAS BEEN GONE, FOR SO VERY LONG HE PROBABLY WON'T COME BACK BUT I DO STILL MISS THAT OLD WILD CAT.

The Royal Wedding Feast It was a normal day in the middle of the winter as we sat in the classroom Melanie Wilson waiting for Mrs Mitchell. She finally came and with gleeful faces we listened to Standard 4 what she was saying.

"The teachers have decided to celebrate the Royal Wedding; each person will have to bring a plate or two of food for all of us to share." At break or at the end of finished subjects people would talk of things they would bring for it. The next day we made decorations and Miss Emmerson borrow.ed a flag for us. The final day came and all the foods covered tables and bookshelves.

When lunchtime came we all piled out of doors sitting ourselves on seats in front of the food. We said grace then voila! - the food was now piled on children's plates and hardly on any food plates. Mrs. Mitchell and other teachers were dressed in fox furs and were pouring pink milkshake and orange juice into Air New Zealand cups. Soon the lunch was gone and children disappeared one by one on to the grass to play. Afterwards, when the party was over, Emily T. as Prince Charles and Penelope C. as Lady Diana dressed up and had a pretend wedding, singing "Here comes the Bride" and the National Anthem. It was something which was not worth forgetting.

House Report Therese Miller

I am delighted to have this opportunity to thank the Board, the members of the Staff, and the girls for their welcome and their support in my first term as Hostel Administrator.

Thank you also to the Old Girls and the P.T.A. for generous donations and to the girls and their parents for enthusiastic response in selling cookery books to boost our hostel funds. We have made some great improvements to the Senior Common Room which will have a real new look in 1982.

I must not anticipate and spoil the surprise of further changes in 1982.

Some restrictions imposed have been irksome but were not decided on lightly; however; some liberalisation of rules was more welcome.

A questionnaire to parents brought 70% returns and proved that by a large majority there was no need to consider a change of unifori:n for the boarders in the near future, that 8.30 pm was a popular time to return to school, that there should be 6 Sunday leaves a term, a weekly tea leave and 2 lunch leaves a term.

The new dining room duty roster on a daily basis has been well received and the dinner tables have acquired "class" with the change to glasses instead of cups.

It must be most heartening for Mr. Roberton and his staff to hear the pleasant comments about the meals being consistently "so good and plentiful."

At this stage I record my sincere thanks to Rachel Green for her splendid job as Head of the House, to Sarah Hope her deputy, and to all of the house prefects for their help throughout the year. All the hostel staff members join me in wishing them well for the future.

Boarding House Notes House Prefects

Back Row Virginia Wilson Tiff any Menzies Anita Ward Front Row Rowena James Sara Hope Rachel Green Carolyn Murgatroyde Hannah Elworthy

Rachel Green, H. O.H. For the house, 1981 has been a year of constant activity.

Term one may be most memorable to all the new girls, who found themselves plunged into a totally new environment regarding life in general. However, there was a marked decrease in the number of bewildered faces after a few weeks of boarding life.

The House Prefects will also remember this term for many things - learning to be disciplinarians, acting on occasions as 'mini matrons', and once even having to collect some stray 4th formers from Merivale Lane at some ungodly hour of the night.

One of the many changes made this year was the appointment of Mrs. Miller as House Administrator in the middle of term two. With her efficiency and discipline coupled with a rare sense of humour, the standard of the boarding house has improved dramatically.

During the August holidays the Senior Common Room and the Duty Room now Mrs. Miller's office - both had face-lifts. These were the beginnings of the hostel improvements plan, long awaited and very much needed.

At the beginning of term two the "Warren" scheme was put into action for the year housing ten 5th years and ten 6th formers. In the third term the number of 5th years dropped to eight and 6th formers increased by two. The novelty of extra freedom proved too great for some, however, and after a few mishaps, it was decided that the 5th years should be in Warren alone.

Term three brought a new experiment into the Dining Room. The table lists were rearranged and it was decided that the whole of one table would be on duty for breakfast and tea, for one day in the week. Much to the Prefects' delight, we were placed together on one table and there was much jubilation that the days of sitting at the head of a table, trying to correct manners and behaviour, were gone - for us at least.

Our thanks to all those who have helped in the running of the House this year, especially to Mrs. Miller and the Matrons.

P. T.A. Report Lesley Weston The April fair seems a long time ago now but its tremendous success was due to the hard work of parents, staff, Old Girls and pupils who all worked so hard and enthusiastically. It involved many months of planning and effort by many people and the fair committee is extremely grateful to all those who so generously donated meat, produce, materials, etc. and the groups who met regularly for sewing, making pickles and preserves, and to the large number who worked to set up the fair on the Friday, man the stalls during the fair, and clear up afterwards. Our thanks must go to Mrs. A. Robertson and Mr. W. Colley who so ably planned and ran the fair even to organizing the perfect weather for the day. The whole complex looked absolutely tremendous. After all expenses were paid - and there are always expenses - a cheque for $15,000 was handed to the Board. Plans are under way to upgrade the school hall and possibly by the time this magazine is distributed the work will be complet~d.

There was no General Meeting in the first term because of the Fair, but in the second term we held our "Lighthearted Evening" and in the first term "Aspects of the School". The Lighthearted Evening consisted of dinner in subdued lighting at small tables, delightful background music by piano and organ, a raffle of two Royal Wedding cakes and finally a Dutch auction of box lots of bottles of anything from shampoo to champagne. The Fourth form boarders were our waitresses and tidy-uppers and were marvellous. The "Aspects of the School" was a most interesting evening put on by the staff and pupils and included displays of craft, clothing, computer work, science experiments and the choirs and recorder groups, and we thank them all for the evening. Our other event on the programme was an evening for mothers of Form 1 & 2 pupils to meet over a cup of coffee. This was very successful and well attended and we plan to hold more in 1982 and include both parents.

Our farewells have included a Committee and wives/husbands lunch to say goodbye to Miss Emmerson before her return to Australia. On behalf of all parents we presented Miss Emmerson with a copy of "Bullers Birds" thanking her for all her enthusiasm towards the P.T.A. We received Mr. John Downs' resignation, on his transfer to Wellington, with regret. We are most grateful for all his hard work as Treasurer and VicePresident. He has been a tremendous help and we wish him and family well in Wellington.

The Secondhand Clothes shop continues to flourish due to the generosity of parents and has proved a good source of income. With this income plus the P.T.A. annual levy and other monies we raise, we are able to buy the extras for the school. This year they have included for the Boarding House - a colour T.V. set, part payment for the strip lighting in cubicles, and finance to help refurnish their Common Room in Kilburn. We actually made the boarders work for this and with Mrs. Miller's enthusiasm they responded by selling Recipe Books. All the money was theirs, so they have really earned their furnishings.

The Physical Education Department received a Manikin Resuscitator for Life Saving work; the Library an eight-drawer catalogue, and a bookstand for paperbacks; the Intermediate Department paperbacks; a cassette recorder to

the French Department; the Maths Department calculators; the Geography Department two atlases; and a large free standing projector for the Hall.

The School Mountain Hut has also seen our help both financial and physical.

Two very energetic working bees worked long hours and under very capable supervision built four beautiful outside "loos" .... a great asset to the hut.

We had a second printing of the recipe book and due to the tremendous response of the boarders a few remaining will now become collectors' items. We would like to thank all tuckshop helpers for their support, the mothers who helped in the library and also with the sewing and mending of school curtains.

The P.T.A. Committee is most grateful to all staff members, office staff, matrons and ground staff who so willingly supported us during the year. I would also like to thank the P.T.A. Committee, Ladies' Committee and Parents who have done so much to help me over the last two years.

Extracts from 1981 Board Chairman's Report I. Matson It is usual in reviewing the year's work to end by thanking all those who have Chairman borne the heat and burden of the day or days, but tonight I think it is right that I should begin my report by thanking very sincerely the staff of the school academic, administrative and hostel, for the way in which they swung into action this term.

Following Miss Emmerson's resignation and return to Australia, Miss Blair took over literally at a moment's notice and she and her deputy, Miss Mangos ensured that the term started very smoothly. They were determined that your daughters should not be disadvantaged in any way. In this they were loyally and ably supported by all the staff, at all levels and in all areas.

During this year the Board has made two important appointments. We have been anxious ever since Mr Botting's tragic death to fill the Chaplaincy position, and we were greatly encouraged by the calibre of those whom we interviewed.

Rev. Carole Graham who will be known to many of you, has been appointed to this most important position and she will take up her duties next year. She has already done some work in this area with senior girls and the Board is confident that she will have a profound influence on the religious life of the whole school.

Our other appointment has been to a newly created executive position - that of Hostel Administrator.

Mrs. Miller has settled into her new position with vigour and enthusiasm.

The project nominated for the Fair held in Term I was the upgrading and refurbishing of the school hall. It was most successful function run by the P.T.A. and they involved the whole school family. A week or two later, Mr. Miles Warren was appointed our architect, and he was given a brief for this work. At the same time he was asked to advise on all our buildings and properties with particular reference to the need to bring the whole of the school administration together in one area.

And now the Dean The hallmark of his contribution over this long period has been his deep Christian concern for the whole school, girls, staff, Board and parents and his insistence that in whatever we did, we should try to act as a Christian school.

As Dean he has always welcomed the school to the Cathedral for important school services and on important occasions. Consequently, he made sure that the school had a part in the year long centennial celebrations.

In August the school choir with Christ's College sang the Mozart Coronation Mass. Many of us will remember his impeccable Latin and his quip that anyone wanting a service in English that morning would have to go off to the other Cathedral in Barbadoes Street.

Thank you, Mr Dean, for what you have done for us all during these years. We shall miss your wisdom and your understanding.

Endowment Fund This year the record sum of $2,000 was made available to the school from the Endowment Fund. The capital of this fund now stands at over $21,000, and it is indeed beginning to show its worth. I commend it to you as a fine way of helping the school since it provides all kinds of extras which the Board cannot hope to fund.

St. Margaret's College Old Girls' Association Officers of the Association 1981/82 Hon. Vice-Presidents

Mrs M. Seager Mrs N. Smith

Imm. Past President

Mrs J. Babington

President

Mrs. S. Cronshaw

Vice-Presidents Secretary/ Treasurer

Mrs A. Fox

Mrs M. Scott

Mrs A. Hall

Mrs R. Brown A. Bullen J. Daish R. McBeath D. Miller J. Newton

S. Carrell C. Jennings H. McCaul H. Pickering

Country Representatives

Mrs. B. Ashby

Mrs. M. McPherson

Armagh Circle

Mrs. K. Cocks (Convenor)

Mrs. H.R. Lake (Assist.)

Committee

Cranmer Square

Mrs P. Armstrong

President's Report 1981 Sue Cronshaw It is with pleasure that I present to you the Committee Annual Report for the President year ending August 31st 1981. I would like to thank Jenny Babington for her tireless work as our President over the past two years.

As your representatives on the Board, Allison Fox and I have been kept busy.

Allison has been responsible for the redecoration of the common-room in Kilburn Hostel. The material for the curtains was purchased by the Old Girls, and Mrs. Miller, the newly appointed Hostel Administrator very kindly made them up for us. I was on the Committee which produced the brochure included with our newsletter and which I hope you enjoyed and passed on to a friend.

Reunion week-end was most successful. Candlelighting Service was held at the school on Friday evening October 31st followed by the Old Girls' Communion Service on Saturday morning. Jill Kerr with the school choir and the Rev. Carole Graham officiating, made it a very personal and moving service. The tennis match for the Betty Thomas Cup between the Old and Present Girls was won by the Old Girls. Betty Cameron (Thomas) personally presented the cup to the winners. A very pleasant and well attended luncheon at the Avon Park Motor Hotel preceded the A.G.M. Mrs. Isobel Matson, now Chairman of the Board, spoke briefly about the Endowment Fund. The enthusiasm of Gwen Rankin, who set this Fund in motion, is now reaping dividends. As the Fund slowly grows through contributions, the Headmistress may use the interest at her own discretion, for those unexpected extras that occur in a school of this size.

We presented Miss Corder with a gift as a token of our appreciation of her work and dedication to the School over the past 26 years. Our best wishes go with her in her retirement.

The weekend of November 21/23 was another busy time. On Friday, Miss Crosher flew down from Auckland, where she is still teaching, to be present at the unveiling and naming of the Jean Crosher Wing. Saturday the Old Girls held a Luncheon for as many of Miss Crosher's Old Girls as we could locate at short notice. I don't think Miss Crosher had talked so much in years! In her own words, "I still feel quite overwhelmed by the number of Old Girls who took the trouble to come and by the warmth of their welcome. It was such tremendous fun seeing you all again and catching up with your news, and as always after I have met a group of 'my' girls I feel as proud as an old hen with her brood of chicks."

On Sunday history was made as Miss Corder led three Headmistresses (Miss Crosher, Miss Mullan and Miss Emmerson) into the Cathedral for the Annual Carol Service.

The Leavers' Dinner and Ball, held on December 5th in the Limes Room at the Town Hall was most successful. 52 new old girls curtsied in unison to Bishop Pyatt and then spent an enjoyable evening with their parents, families and friends.

Ruth Brown and I visited Mrs. Young on Christmas Eve and conveyed all your good wishes, and gave her some bed-socks and knee warmers ready for winter.

The Janet Storry Tennis Tournament was won by St. Andrews Old Boys for the second year running. St. Margaret's Team was 2nd, Rangi Ruru 3rd and

Christ's College 4th. Many thanks to our team who played so well. The Annual Golf Day on March 20th at Russley Golf Club, got off to a damp start, but the weather cleared and Old Girls and Parents, Past and Present, returned to the Club House exhilarated or frustrated, to have lunch.

The Cranmer Square Luncheon was also held at Russley Golf Club - a good turn out and good food made it an enjoyable event.

Our main work effort this year was the School Fair which was an outstanding success, thanks to everyone who put so much time and effort into it, especially the P.T.A. with their great organisation. My thanks to all Old Girls who gave so generously both of their time and financially. The proceeds are on the way to being spent. Plans submitted to the Board by Mr. Miles Warren for up-grading the Hall suggest:!. That the Hall should be converted permanently for predominant use as a Gym while retaining its Chapel and Assembly facilities. The conversion plans are to include a new entrance at the south end of the building.

2. The administration, drama and sickbay areas will be removed from the Hall precinct and re-located elsewhere in existing buildings.

In June we held a mid-winter party for the 30-40 age group and for those who attended it was a memorable night with magnificent food. We hope this function can be repeated next year.

The Bridge luncheon with Rangi Ruru O.G.A. was most successful and it was nice to see some parents taking part. Our thanks to Sylvia Grace for running this function.

Miss Blair was Guest Speaker at our morning tea in July. Her warm reminiscences of past school years made up for the bitter cold outside, which kept many Old Girls at home.

It was pleasant to meet so many at the Armagh Circle, and to share a cup of tea with them.

I would like to thank my committee who have worked so hard this year, to Allison Fox and Alison Hall for their support and to Ruth Brown our untiring Secretary/Treasurer, who unfortunately, cannot be talked into working for us in 1982. Ruth, thank you for all the work you have done for the S.M.C.O.G.A., and in setting up this salaried position.

Our special thanks go to Mr Mervyn Vile, our Honorary Auditor for all the time and advice he has given us over the past 27 years. We will miss his advice and thank him for his service to us.

And finally, we for our part, will continue with our primary objective which is to foster and keep alive amongst Old Girls an active interest in the welfare and activities - religious, scholastic and sporting - of St. Margaret's College.

News from the Branches Auckland We are grateful to Joan Imrie who lent her home in April so that Margery Cadel Rosemary Davidson (White) could meet for Morning Tea with 8 Old Girls who were at School during her Secretary time as games mistress.

Our Buffet Dinner Party on the 19th June was attended by 48 Old Girls and husbands - a lighthearted evening, and we were very pleased to welcome Miss Crosher.

Dunedin We have had a quiet, happy year following much the same pattern as previous Bridgit Russell (Wells) years. The Christmas Party was held in Dot and Bill Hodges' lovely home Secretary overlooking the sea at St. Clair. A seething babble of chatter for two hours was followed by most people making up parties for dinner.

The Annual Meeting was a pleasant chatty evening where those present were outnumbered by the apologies, as Annual meetings tend to be. Dinner was noted for the good food and chatter.

Wellington Our committee is presently planning dishes for an evening with an Indian Barbara Cox (Cleland) Theme for Old Girls and husbands to be held later this month at the home of Secretary Hilary Clere (Joyce) in Lowry Bay. In July a most enjoyable Mid-Winter Luncheon was held in the City in Turnbull House, and last month a Saturday Coffee Morning was arranged at Noel Brooker's (Kibblewhite) home in Lower Hutt to farewell Committee Member Ann Sinclair (Macdonald) who is moving to Christchurch. We will miss her and wish her well for her life in the South.

Our A.G.M. and Dinner is to be held this year at Margaret Harris' (Cameron) home, 36 Wadestown Road on Monday, 9th November and the following Sunday we plan to attend Evensong in the Cathedral followed by supper at Elizabeth Kearton's (Todd) home in Wadestown.

Ashburton It was a great pleasure to have Mrs. Matson come to speak to us in July, to Barbara Murdoch aaine) inform and update us on news of The School. We appreciated her travelling President down on a very wintry day.

Also in July we joined Christ's College Old Boys in a function at Pudding Hill Recreation Centre, where everyone was pleased to hear Miss Emmerson and Mr. Brough speak.

On Tuesday, December 15th, 1981 we will have a Christmas Luncheon at Brigadoon and look forward to meeting up with old friends again.

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An Appreciation The Magazine Committee gratefully acknowledges the receipt of donations towards the printing of this issue, from the following supporters of the College:-

Anderson & Hill Ltd. Ashby Bergh & Coy Ltd. ANZ Banking Group (New Zealand) Limited Baigents Timber (Canty) Ltd - Bealey Avenue J. Ballantyne & Co Ltd. C.E. Boon Ltd "Bakers of Freshbake Bread" T.R. Brice - Sound Systems & Projector Servicing Browne & Heaton Ltd. Tea, Coffee & General Merchants Corner Book Shop Ltd - 176 Papanui Road Creyke Road Butchery Danish Deliveries The Griffin Press, Printers Hutchison Hull & Co. Button's (NZ) Ltd. L.F. Josland & Co. Ltd. Commercial Stationers 59 St. Asaph Street, Christchurch Reed Stenhouse Ltd - International Insurance Brokers St. Margaret's College Old Girls Assoc. Inc. St. Margaret's College P.T.A. Securitas (NZ) Ltd. Robert H. Shears & Co. - Plumbing & Drainage Contractors Taylors Drycleaning & Laundry Services Ltd. United Book Co. Ltd. Vacuum Blue Ladder Cleaning Coy.

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