1988 SMC Yearbook by St Margaret's College Foundation

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Magazine 1988

St Margaret's College

Magazine 1988

St Margaret's College

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Headmistress' Report ...................................... 5 Trust Board Report ..................................... 6, 7 Staff ........................................................................ 8-12 Sports & Arts Council ................................. 13

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A.F.S. ................................................................ 68, 69 I.S.C.F. ........................................................................ 70 71 Peer Support ........................ ...............................

Prefects ........................................................... 14, 15

House Reports ............................................ 72-74

Prize List ........................................................ 16, 17

Interview with Miss Morgan ................ 75

Chapel .............................................................. 18, 19

76-93 Sports Reports ............................................ Library ...................................................................... 20 76, 77

Music ................................................................... 21-23 Godspell & Amadeus ................................. 24 Theatre Sports ................................................... 25 Debating ............................... .......................... 26-28 Form Reports ............................................... 29-53 Seventh Sixth Fifth Fourth Third Second First

29-34 35-39 40-42 43-45 46-49 50 51-53

Junior School Report .......................... 54, 55

Athletics 77 Badminton 78 Cricket 79 Cross Country Rhythmical Gym 80 Gymnastics 81 Hockey 82, 83 Horsetrials 83 Lifesaving 84 Netball 84, 85 Skiing 86 86 Squash Softball 87 88, 89 Swimming 89, 90 Tennis Touch Rugby 91 Tramping 92 Trampolining 93

Boarding House Report .................... 56, 57 News from the Departments ......... 58-63 Spirit of Adventure ....................................... 64

Chess .......................................................................... 94 Old Girls Association Report ................. 95

Duke of Edinburgh Award ..................... 65 Young Enterprise, Zen Ye ......................... 66 Ouedos Caterers .............................................. 67

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P.T.A.Report ...................................... ......... 95, 96 Leavers Ball .......................................................... 9 7

St Margaret's College

The Headmistress Mrs Susan Gardiner

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St Margaret'sCollege Headmistress' Speech Prizegiving December 1988 Those who were present at our first Chapel SeNice of this year, Wednesday, February 3rd will undoubtedly have forgotten the subject on which I spoke. Perhapsthe rhyming couplet I quoted will remind you "Two men looked out from the prison bars, one saw mud, the other stars". Our vision of life, our attitudes, our perception of ourselves and others ultimately shapes our lives. At the beginniny of the year I said that it was important to view 1988 as unique, a year of great opportunity, a time to grow and to realise ambitions - not just another school year to be ticked off on the calendar. Now, at the end of the year, it's time to take stock, to be grateful for the opportunities we have shared as colleagues and families and also to set goals for the future. The examination results for 1987were very qood. At Seventh Form level all gained University Entrance-thirteen receiving an A Bursary and twenty one a B Bursary At Fifth Form level of the one hundred studentswho sat seventy five percent gained a 82 or a better grade. Those were the results of good teaching and hard work on the part of both teachers and students. Let me make it perfectly clear that central to all teaching is the aim to kindle a love of learning. We want our pupils to leave St Margaret's as students eager to keep on searching for knowledge and recognising that learning is a lifelong process.And we also want them to aim for the top, to pursue excellence, not just a pass mark. For a College of 450 girls we offer a wide range of subjects, and in recentyearsthis has been widened to include SixthForm PhysicalEducation,SixthForm Photography and SeventhForm ClassicalStudies. This is in marked contrast with what I found when, in May, I had the opportunity to visit eight English independent schools for girls. My teenage years were spent in the English education system and I was interested to find that, since my schooldays, there has been little change in the subjects offered during the last two years of senior schooling. I do not believe in change for change's sake, and I am wary of the obsession some people have with vocational training. It is more important to encourage our students to acquire excellence in the subjects they enjoy. -The trained mind is what counts in today's world. A recent article in The Times reported that high-tech companies are recruiting graduates in the classics and other traditional fields in preference to those who have concentrated their attention on degrees and skills related to specific occupations. They have found that people in the first group are more adaptable, more ready to learn new skills. Whatever the student's choice of subjects, academic achievement at every level must always remain a number one priority. We will continue to measure our success in terms of marks and grades. However, we would have completed only one third of our task if we concentrated on the mind alone. We must also be concerned - and indeed we are - with the body and the soul, with the hands and with the heart. That is why it is important for students to take part in the religious, cultural and sporting activities which we offer at our college.

I want to stress the importance of students taking responsibility for their own learning and personal growth so that they can leave school not just competent, but confident. Maturity isn't someting which arriveson a particular day or drops like manna from heaven. It has to be acquired, at home as well as at school. In school I believe we should cut down on spoon-feeding and, with senior pupils in particular, insist they accept responsibility for their own attainments. At home I think it is vital that the young should be encouraged to take part in adult discussionsand decision making. Some of you may be surprised at how well antique and contemporary can blend! To those who have shared their time and talents with us this year I express my gratitude: for the inspiration and varied thoughts offered in our Chapel SeNices, for the opportunity to increase our musical appreciation by listening to recitals and performances. for working as a group with Christ's College in the production of Godspell and again as a Combined Orchestra.for success on the sports field where many reached finals in major events, both as individuals and as members of teams, for the skills developed in Debates. Theatre Sports. Mathematics Competitions, Duke of Edinburgh Awards and the myriad of activities which have brought our students in contact with other competitors in New Zealand. The buzz word just now is "accountable". The education reports are all using it. But there's nothing new in accountability. The label may be new but the idea is as old as the hills. Every faith. philosophy and ideology has at its axis man's justification for existence. If we believe that life is the most precious gift then we should be forced to justify our use of it and not just muddle comfortably along. In drawing up a mission statement a charter for our College, much of the traditional philosophy will without question be incorporated - Christian values. academic excellence. development of the personality and so on. But if when students leave our care we could give them one intangible gift - what would it be? No doubt our choice would be as varied as our perceptions of life. For me the secret of a satisfying life is always to have a goal, a plan - something to work for. Recently I read a book by English actresss Sian Phillips.who advised beginners of Needle-point to begin work on a large canvas in preference to a small. I quote 'Be ambitious or you will be bored.' So to those who are leaving, be realistic, meet the challenge, but always look to the stars - have vision and give back in good measure the gifts you have been given.

They should all take part in and enjoy some form of expressive art, be it Drama, Art, Theatre Sports, Music, Gymnastics or Creative Writing. The reason is that these are fields in which confidence is developed. They are fun, of course, but at the same time they help increasethe confidence of the individual in her voice, her movements, her feelings and judgements, and in the ability to be creative and articulate.

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St Margaret'sCollege St Margaret's College Trust Board 1988

The Board is responsible for the overall management of the College with trustees drawn from a wide range of academic, business and professional backgrounds. Our present Board is able to draw on the knowledge and experience of Solicitors, Accountants, Teachers; on those involved in the management of a variety of businesses,farming, property development. production, marketing and export. We have Trusteeswith experience in College Administration, with building construction and with close involvement with

the Anglican Church. A large proportion are parents of current or past pupils of the school and three members (including the Chairman) are Old Girls. Monthly meetings of most of the five main committees as well as a monthly Board meeting means hard work and the diverse occupations, personalities, cultural and sporting backgrounds ensures a vital Board with a pool of knowledge and opinion from which to draw sound judgement.

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Mr N. G. Clark, Mr G. A. Thompson, Mrs J. Hartshorn, Mrs G. Dawson {Bursar), Mr. R. N. Francis, Mrs M. B. McPherson, Mr. D. W Barr, Mrs M. A. Fox {Chairman), Mr. M. F Vernon {Deputy Chairman), Mrs S. Gardiner {Headmistress), Miss A. B. Willams, Mrs S. F Couper, Mr D. J. Hargreaves, Mr P C. Champion, Dr J. F Mann, Mr H. J. D. Rolleston.

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St Margaret's College Excerpts from the Report of the Chairman of the Board presented at the Prizegiving, December 1988 Boarding House Boarders and boarder parents have waited patiently for the replacement of Julius House. A fine new boarding house is now all but complete, ready for the girls at the beginning of 1989,and we thank them for their tolerance and forbearance of the general "well worn" conditions of Julius, and Warren Houses. Contrary to popular belief that it would self-destruct,Julius has faithfully suNived the test of time and requires assistance with her demolition. It is also proposed to demolish at some stage the little Boarders' Chapel in front of Kilburn House. This building has fallen into disrepair over the years. The cost of restoring it is too great and there is no comfortable place on the school grounds to resite it. Much of the interior, however which does have sentimental and aesthetic value will be retained by the school. The demolition of JuLius should take place on December 12, and work will then begin on the complete renovation of Warren to provide common rooms and Matrons' quarters. Seventy-two girls will be accommodated in the new house. Each girl will have her own cubicle, and a great deal of thought has been given to comfort, security and the general surroundings, both inside and outl Landscaping of the entire Papanui Road frontage will begin now but with the summer ahead I suspect most of these plans will still be a matter of imagination by the time boarders return on January 31st. Nevertheless, on that day, Lord Elworthy, a grandson of our founder, Bishop Julius, will officially open the new Julius House, and we will hope for a large gathering at 4 pm to help us launch the building appropriately.

Academic Staff Miss Graham, our Chaplain, is about to commence 12months study leave in Canada. Our best wishes go with her for a successful and enjoyable year and we look forward to her return in 1990. In the meantime, the ReverendMichael Taylorhas agreedto step in as Acting Chaplain and we look forward to that association. Two long-seNing members of staff are to leave us this year. We all join in wishing both Mrs Duncan and Miss Morgan every happiness on whatever course the years ahead take them. (Miss Morgan's course is perhaps more predictable. May you always keep your head down Miss Morgan, left arm straight, keep out of the rough and off the sand.) Finally, words of thanks to our academic staff, whose commitment to the pursuit of excellence, and whose interest and involvement in the individual attainments of the girls, have given this school an enviable reputation over the years. Mrs Gardiner, on completion of your first full year as Headmistress, I thank you on the Board's behalf. We have seen more building this year than the obvious bricks and mortar of Julius House. We have seen a building acknowledgment of that reputation, on an increasing sound foundation.

Our Education Committee has set out to re-define our philosophy as a first move towards drafting the St Margaret's College Charter, required by all schools under the Picot Report recommendations. Academic excellence, fulfilment of potential, discipline, Christian principles, sporting and cultural development, are some of our objectives and althougl1 it is a difficult thing to define a philosophy in black and white without resorting to platitudes, the Education Committee will have a suggested Mission Statement ready for critical in-put by staff and parents early next year.

The Finance Committee of any school board carries a great deal of responsibility and I extend thanks to Mr Hargreaves and members of the committee for their firm approach to the financial management of this school over the past year. Although tailing roles are causing problems throughout the country, our situation is stable, with roughly the same roll number next year in both the school and boarding houses. It is a pleasure to announce that as a result of the policy of sound management, combined with the maintenance of our roll numbers, and despite the building programme undertaken by the school over the current year, a nominal increase only, in both tuition and boarding tees, will be necessary for 1989; this will be in the order of three per cent a figure well below the current rate of inflation.

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St Margaret's College STAFF 1988 HEADMISTRESS Mrs S. Gardiner, BA Hons (London) BO Hons (London)

DEPUTY HEADMISTRESS Mrs M.H. McKay, MA Hons (Cant.), Dip.Ed. Admin. (Massey)

SENIOR SCHOOL Mr W.W. Anderson, MA Hons (Cant.), (end of Term 2)

Mrs MC Andre, MA (Edin.), PCGE (London), HOD Mathematics

Mrs R.R. Baigent, TTC Homecraft (NZ) Careers Advisor, HOD Home Economics

Mrs J. Butcher, MSc Hons (Massey) Ms S.S.Begg, BHSc (Otago) Mrs A.M. Bishop, TTC (NZ) Mrs M.M. Chandler, BA (NZ), Dip NZ Library School Mr DC Childs, MA Hons (Viet.), MA Hons (Oxon), FRCO, LRSM

Mrs L. Clarkson-Smith, BA (Cant.), HOD English (end of term 2)

Mrs R.A.F. Coates, BA (Cant.), Dip.Ed. (Massey)

Miss D.P Morgan, Dip. Aust. College Phys.Ed. Mrs P Newick, MA Hons, HOD Languages Mrs H. Newman, BA Mrs B.A. O'Brien, MA Hons (Cant.) Mrs S. Oliver, Dip.Tchg/TTC (NZ) Ms C. Prasertdee, BA (Japan), M. International Affairs (Japan)

Mr R.B. Richards, BSc Hons (NZ), Dip.Sac. Science (Massey)

Mr S. Rees, BSc (Cant.) Mrs D.F. Robilliard, TTC (NZ) Mrs M.E. Ross, BSc (St Andrews) Mrs A. Stewart, BA (Cant.) Mr M. Summerlee, BSc Hons (London) Ms K.R. Todd, BA (Otago) Mrs C. ·warburton, MA (Hons), Mus.B, ATCL

HOD English

Mrs S.G. Cook, MA (Cant.) Mrs R.K. Dawson, MA (Otago) Mrs J. Dodgshun, BA (Cant.), LTCL Mrs LC Duncan, Dip. Home Economics /NZ) Reverend Carole Graham, BA (Cant.) L.Th. Hons. Mr L.F. Hallum, Dip. FA Mrs l.R.P Jones, MA Hons (Edin.) Miss J.A. Kerr, LTCL, LRSM, AIRMT, (NZ), HOD Music Mr J. Koopman, BA (Cant.), Dip. Tchg. (Tokyo) (end of term I)

Mrs LE.A. Lightfoot, Comm. Teachers Cert., HOD Business Studies

Mrs BC McDonald, BA (Cant.), HOD Geography Miss F. Mangos, TTC Phys.Ed. (NZ), HOD Physical Education

Dr B. Mann, BA (Massey), BSc Hons, PH.D Glasgow, HOD Science

Miss J. Miller, BSc Hons (Cant.)

CHAPLAIN Reverend Carole Graham, BA (Cant.) L.Th Hons.

JUNIOR SCHOOL Mrs M. Perry, BA

MUSIC STAFF

Piano Mrs J.E. Ashton, LTCL, AIRMT Mrs N.W. Claydon, FTCL, LRSM, AIRMT (Term 2) Mrs H .PJ. Corballis, LTCL, AIRMT Mrs M.E. Lovell, LTCL, AIRMT Mrs K.M. Tucker, LTCL, AIRMT Miss S. Spang, LTCL

Violin Mr G. Harre

Cello Mrs C. Dench, Mus.B. (Hons. Perf.), LRSM

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St Margan MUSIC STAFF

OFFICE STAFF

Flute

Mrs D. Bell (Headmistress' Secretary) Mrs G. Dawson, (Bursar) Mrs N. Ritchie, (School Secretary) Mrs S Tozer, (Bursar's Secretary)

Miss H. Harrill Mr D. Liebert I

Clarinet Mr J. Edwards Mr G. de Lacey

Trumpet Mr 0. Hancock Modern Piano Mrs H. Shearing

Guitar

HOSTELSTAFF Mrs T. Miller, (Hostel Administrator) Mrs P Walker, (Matron) Mrs M. Middleton, (Matron) Mrs J. Goodall, (Matron) Mrs Breeze, (Matron)

Mr C. Light

Voice Mrs L. Clausen

SPEECH Mr D.L. Marsh (Term 2) Mrs L. Williams

MAINTENANCE Mr R. Seabourne, (Caretaker) Mr D. Harris, (Maintenance) Mr T. Minns, (Maintenance) Mr S. Bradshaw, (Gardener) Miss D. Hindle, (Gardener)

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BACK ROW: Miss Miller, Miss Morgan, Mrs Oliver, Mrs Dawson, Mr Rees,Mr Hallum, Mrs Robilliard, Ms Begg THIRD ROW: Miss Todd, Mrs Duncan, Mrs Perry, Mrs O'Brien, Mrs Newman, Mr Richards, Mrs Jones, Mrs Martin, Mrs Butcher, Mrs Bishop SECOND ROW: Mrs Bell, Mrs Ross, Mrs Chandler, Mrs Warburton, Mrs Dodgshun, Miss Prasertdee, Miss Kerr, Mrs Newick, Mrs Baigent FRONT ROW: Miss Mangos, Mrs McDonald, Mrs Lightfoot, Mrs McKay, Mrs Gardiner, Dr Mann, Mrs Coates, Mrs Andre, Miss Graham

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St Margaret's College Staff News And now we present - INSIDE ST MARGARET'S- a view of the lives, loves and fears of the stars of the school the Staff! Have you ever wondered why some staff are warm. friendly and forgiving in the afternoons. whilst others are cross and grumpy? You have? The answer lies in their LUNCHES.Some of us have wonderfully exotic satay, souvlaki or doner kebabs for lunch (eg. Mrs L, Miss T. Mrs M) and some of us have a carrot (Mrs N.) In between this range of gourmet excitements lie huge plates heaped high with hot buttered toast (Mr S and Mr R) and discreet potties of cottage cheese (Mrs J). So if your teacher is always contrary in period six, spare a thought for their digestive processes.And what about those you haven't mentioned? I hear you cry. If they eat at all. they do so far away from the gaze and notebook of your reporter. Many of our brightest stars have gone abroad for short TRIPSto new and more exotic locations during the year and come back tanned and fit, ready for hectic St Margaret's social life in Term 3. Mrs A, accompanied by her swinging escort of many years, Dr A, caught up on the night clubs and beach parties of Mauritius. "It was so dull. after St Margaret's College senior maths classes", said Mrs A, sadly; 'Tm never coming here again without some Calculus papers to mark." Meanwhile, on the other side of the ocean, Dr M and blonde wife D, re-discovered romantic haunts in Glasgow. "Entropy is not what it was." cried Dr M, "And neither is Glasgow. Where are the discos. the pubs and the parties that I knew here as a young man? It's back to Christchurch for me!" And Mrs S. having bought, sold built or renovated almost all the houses in Sumner, went off in a blaze of glamour to do the same in Brisbane. Will Mrs Warburton follow her footsteps, we wonder? No sign, so far ... but ... Another globe-trotter was Mrs P who took Don and a team of huskies to Alaska in the tradition of her typically ADVENTUROUS ACHIEVEMENTS: - gliding - ballooning - parachuting - who knows where it will end? And from one climatic extreme to another Mrs G lying on a beach in Tonga writing school testimonials.It is remarkablehow our realsuperstarsholiday in magical mystery spots. whilst the rest of us go to Hanmer ... Mr A, who taught junior economic studies, left St Margaret's to climb around Mt Everest and Miss G - a well known female chaplain person - is going to Canada to further study. Whatever happened to climbing around The Takahe, and studying at Canterbury University? However, two of our number did travel to a more usual destination (London) and on the same plane too - Mrs R (minus typewriter) and Mr and Mrs B (minus sewing machine). "What a small world it is in the international jet set", smiled Mrs B "There's always someone from St Margaret's wherever I go in the world." Life seemedmore dangerousfor those who stayedat HOME. Mr H tried to rearrange Mt Hutt with his face and still bears the scarsand Miss B tripped lightly over a tussock and broke her leg. Better stick to theatre sports in future. you two. and leave the outdoor to its own devices. Especially as Mr H has shown, once again what a really talented performer he is in the staff debating team, helping brillant Mrs D and bouncy Mrs M to a narrow loss against a first class school team. NEW FACES have appeared in the sumptuous lounge where the staff meet to discuss international politics, the stock market and anabolic steroid carrots. Mr Tan (whom Mrs M very odly called "Andrew" - NOT his name) showed an endearing ability to ansvver the telephone and make the tea and was sadly missed when he left.

Ms P, Mrs 8 and Mrs C all rush in and out as part-time teachers and increase the general rackety rowdiness of the staff-room by their boisterious shouting and falling about. Hardly a day goes by without Miss T being pursued by phone calls,or personal visits.from suave Japanese gentlemen. Every time the phone rings, shejumps a mile in pallid fear. I forecast stomach problems. Sadly some staff are LEAVING us permanently. Miss M, Mrs D. Mr R and Mrs W from our full-time staff and Mrs B. Mrs C and Mrs D from the part-timers. We are very sorry about all of these and wish them well for their futures. Very big gaps will be left by Mrs D, maker of wonderful yeast buns at Easter, and Miss M who has kept all us jokers in pug of smoke for years and has reminded us what a really fine Old Girl is like. Farewell, Wendy. you are one of the best. You have read the lives and fears of our superstar staff - what about the loves I promised you? You will just have to work those out for yourselves. My lips are sealed.

Mrs Duncan

After nearly twenty years at St Margaret's Mrs Duncan is leaving us. She will be well remembered by a generation of girls for her Home Economics and Clothing classes.and more recently her involvement in SocialEducation, particularly the development ot the Health Education Programme. Staff morning teas will never be the same again, without the hot cross buns at Easter.which would have to be eaten to be believed. not to mention the cheese and date scones, which she has kindly treated us to - there is no equal/ Mrs Duncan's willing participation in many school events, her helpful advice and her unfailing dedication to the school have been deeply appreciated. Thank you Mrs Duncan.

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St Margaret'sCollege Staff

"We have so much to learn"

"I teach full-time"

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"Mr Barbara McDonald?"

St Margaret's College Staff

"Look me in the eye and say that"

Staff Awards for 1988 The nice telephone man award - Mr Tan The losing girls in Wellington award AND the champion teacher award - Mrs O'Brien The caring mother hen award - Mrs Dawson The wonderful organiser award - Miss Mangos The earmuff award - Miss Kerr The nice breakfast girls award - Mrs Oliver, Mrs Perry, Mrs Robillard The star of the mountains award - Mrs Bishop The "What exotic hair do?" award - Miss Miller The best scones in the world award - Mrs Duncan The most interesting desks award - Mrs Warburton.

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St Margaret'sCollege Sports Council Along with deciding the allocation of pockets and colours. the Sports Council is also responsible for the Swimming and Athletics Sports.There are only ten girls on the sports council,

SportsCouncil

FRONT ROW Annabel Glasson, Maia Lewis, Debra Hales. Pamela Gerard, Lucinda Clouston. BACK:Phillippa Langrell, Felicity Hunter-Weston. Imagen Dickie, Sarah Dillon. Victoria Clouston.

Arts Council This year has been another of rather disappointing inactivity from the Arts' Council. Our output was confined to one assembly during which Annell Husband. Debra Hales, Rebecca Eaton and Annabel Glasson performed a song composed by Annell, and l attempted to impress a little of the meaning of art to the school in my speech.

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and non-members often volunteer their help, which is much needed - thank you very much! As is to be expected with any type of committee or council, our decisions do not always satisfy everybody. We do, however, do our best to please the majority of people. and are elected by our peers to this end. Debra Hales

As in the past, the year's lack of successfor the Arts' Council comes from a lack of support and real responsibility in the school. As long as the Arts' Council is unable to contribute to decision making in its sphere, it will continue to be a body without form or function. l wish next year's Council luck in continuing the crusade towards recognition for the Arts at St Margarets. Paula Davison

LEFT TO RIGHT Ph!lippa Le Couteur, Imagen Dickie, Paula Davison. Anne/I Husband, Victoria Stableforth.

St Margaret's College Head Prefect and Deputy

SEATED:Head Prefect, Victoria Stabletorth STANDING: Deputy Head Prefect. Ingrid Taylor

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St Margaret's College Prefects' Report / had never imagined, when/ arrived at St Margaret's College years ago, that I would spend my Seventh Form year as Head Prefect. Now I am about to /eave school life and take on the world, having completed a year that I will never forget. However, it was with some apprehension that I began 1988 - I mean . . . what did the duties of Head Prefect hold in store for me? Form dance was a major challenge. The Third and Fc.,...Jrth How were we to create an atmosphere where students could readily socialise?(/ only had to recall MY own first experience of a dance, when the boys refused to mingle with the girls.) The answer was at hand in the form of Ingrid, my deputy, who never failed to overwhelm me with her efficiency and talent for organisation. The dance was successful in the light of a couple of budding romances. The Sixth and Seventh Form dance was unfortunately cancelled at the last moment which was very disappointing for all tho::e involved. But it was certainly not for the want of trying ... it seems that the male contingent was lacking and so, in fact, was time. / wish next year's dance organisers better luck.

There were some notable milestones in 1988 which / thoroughly enjoyed being a part of the Consecration of our Chapel, our win in the Top Team competition and the Combined SeNicewith Rangi,Christ's College and StAndrews. I hope the latter two will be repeatedwith as much enthusiasm as was shown this year. We cannot underestimate the advantages of a St. Margaret's education. I am sure that everyone has the power to achieve 'giving everything a go.'The importance of taking up every opportunity that comes your way becomes obvious by the time you hit the Seventh Form. Make the most of school life, the challenges that the school provides for se/fimprovement, the setting of high standards and the making of life long friends. This year has taught me a great deal about other people and about myself. I only hope that I have been able to fulfil my duties and have been of help to those who needed it. I want to thank all those people who have given me support during the year, whether it has been a smile of encouragement or a word of advice. Good luck to you all next year. Victoria Stableforth

School Prefects FRONTROW: Victoria Stableforth (Head/, Rebecca Eaton, Nicola Thorpe, Julia Savi/I, Anna Coop BACK ROW: Ingrid Taylor (Deputy}, Annabel Glasson, Mrs Gardiner, Lucinda Clouston, Anne/I Husband, Sarah Scott.

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St Margaret's College PRIZE LIST 1988 STANDARD THREE Virginia Christie

Form Prize

STANDARD FOUR Anabelle Cameron-Lewis Kelly Wood Alicia Worrall

Form Prize Religious Studies Prize Form Prize

FORM tM Natasha Niven Gabriel Patterson Lydia Worrall

Form Prize Progress Prize Form Prize

FORM tR Lynn Graham Ana-Rebekah Macadie Nicola Thompson Charlotte Walker

Form Prize Progress Prize Form Prize Religious Studies Prize

FORM 2 0 Sarah Blackburn Alice Keegan Shelley Morris Stephanie Mainprize) Chizuru Suzuki) Bianca Nielsen Anna Sturge

Ballantyne Essay Cup Form Prize Religious Studies Prize Wilson Cup for the best Junior Boarder /Joint Award) Form Prize Progress Prize

FORM 38T Hannah Blackmore Katherine Cambridge Selina Handyside Kate Thompson

Progress Prize Form Prize Religious Studies Form Prize

FORM 3JN Eleanor Cottle Mary Marshall Nicola Sill Anna Wilkes

Julia Johnston

Form Prize and Toomer Trophy for Public Speaking Religious Studies Prize Form Prize Form Prize and Miller Prize for Most Improved Boarder

FORM 3NE Anna Casey Diana Lill Jacqueline Rozental Nicola Sutton

Religious Studies Prize Form Prize Progress Prize Form Prize

FORM 4AN Annabel Ensor Deborah Stossel Melanie Turner

Form Prize Form Prize Progress Prize, Religious Studies Prize

FORM 48G Suzanne Craig Miriam Radich Bronwen Rhodes Emily Rudkin Annabel Taylor

Form Prize Form Prize Form Prize Form Prize Religious Studies Prize

FORM 408 Karen Dane Charlotte Le Couteur Johanna Lucas

Progress Prize Form Prize Form Prize and Religious Studies Prize

FORM SLF Emily Court Sarah Currie Danella Hodges Melanie Jelgersma Annabel Mackenzie Susan Marshall

Form Prize Form Prize Progress Prize Religious Studies Prize Canon Galwey Cup for Clothing Gosset Cup for Public Speaking

FORM SMN Janet Ballantyne

Laura Martin Melanie Pierson Johanna Roper Fayen Wong FORM SSM Amanda Dodwell

Form Prize and Major Levy Cup for History Joanna Brinkman Cup for Most Improved Hockey Player Form Prize Religious Studies Prize Progress Prize Form Prize

Belinda Harre Katherine Husband Jane Parker Annabelle Verity

Cartridge Cup for Most Improved Netball Player Form Prize and Amanda Williams Cup for Squash Religious Studies Prize Progress Prize Form Prize Form Prize

FORM SSU Rachel Coates Penelope Hinton Joanna Paterson Lisa Wicksteed

Progress Prize Form Prize Religious Studies Prize Progress Prize

Kirsten Gray

FORM 6CO Lisa-Jane Adams Philippa Le Couteur Kathryn Newton Bridgit Sissons Sarah Thomson Imagen Dickie

FORM 6MD Megan Drury Sarah Fell Kirsten Jamieson Linda Murray Katharine Tapley FORM 6RS Salina Lo Kelly Smith Angela Whiting Sharon Yee Andrea Yellowlees

FORM 6RI Tessa Collingwood Sharlene Cooper Melinda Rothschild Francesca Rudkin Catherine Sidey Abigail Smith

Progress Prize, Mills Cup for Geography Form Prize Wendy Nicholls Cup for Most Helpful Boarder Form Prize Award for Outstanding Service to the Library Form Prize. McGibbon Cup for Biology, Hindin Prize for English, Storrey Essay Cup. Myers Cup for Public Speaking, Penney Cup for History, F6 Mathematics Prize. Mann Prize for Physics and Marlene Bell Cup for Best All-round F6 girl

Progress Prize BNZ Photography Prize O.G.A. Prize for Art Form Prize Form Prize

Form Prize, Eric Wills Memorial Prize for Accounting Progress Prize Eric Wills Memorial Prize for Typing Form Prize Eric Wills Memorial Prize for Accounting

Alabaster Cup for Home Economics Progress Prize Fiona Dowie Cup for Most Improvement in Debating Mackintosh Gymnastics Award /Joint) Form Prize Form Prize

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St Margaret'sCollege AWARDS FOR SERVICE AND SCHOLARSHIP

PRIZE LIST FORM 7 Anna-Karenia Anderson Camilla Butterfield Lucinda Clouston Anna Coop Paula Davison Julie Dawson Rebecca Eaton

Alice Gilroy Lisa Glennie Gina Gough Annell Husband

Victoria Stableforth Susannah Stock Ingrid Taylor Jacqueline Taylor Philippa Thew Nicola Thorpe Charlotte Wesley

Austin Cup for Biology Corsbie Cup for Chemistry (Joint). Applied Mathematics Prize. Jenner Wales Physics Prize Mackintosh Gymnastics Award (Joint) Stokes Cup for Service to School Music Miss Edgar's Cup for Art Stock Cup for Geography Corder Cup for Drama. Choristers' Prize, Waltenburg Cup for Language (Joint), Miss Tutill's Prize for Religious Studies Thacker Cup for Head Sacristan Awards for Head Librarians Edwards Cup for Original English, Wellington Old Girls' English Cup, Roy Smith Cup for History, Japanese Prize, Special Prize for Musical Composition, Waltenburg Cup for Languages (Joint) Larcombe Cup for French, Cooper Debating Cup (Joint) Corsbie Cup for Chemistry (Joint), BNZ Prize for Classical Studies Cooper Debating Cup (Joint), Eric Wills Memorial Economics Prize and Eric Wills Memorial .Accounting Prize Hoy Cup for Mathematics, Martin Cup for Musical Performance Choristers' Prize Choristers' Prize Choristers' Prize

Rebecca Eaton

Ngaio Marsh Award for Outstanding Promise in Arts

Annabel Glasson

Mollie Copper Award for Service to Sport

Sarah Scott

PTA Award for Head of the Boarding House

Victoria Stableforth

Award for Head Prefect

Camilla Butterfield

St Margaret's Scholar Excellence in Science

Academic

Annell Husband

St Margaret's Scholar Excellence in the Arts

Academic

This year. the St Margaret's Scholar Awards have been given by the Bank of New Zealand. All Progress Prizes have been donated by the Old Girls' Association.

Scholarship Award Winners

FROM LEFT TO RIGHT Annabel Glasson, Rebecca Eaton, Camilla Butterfield, Anne/I Husband

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St Margaret's College Chapel Sacristans'Report This year as Head Sacristanhas been really good fun. HaNest Festival began the year well,with many loaded tables! Mrs Bishop was licensed as a College Lay Reader in Term One. During the year we have had assemblieswhich have featured old girls, present pupils and staff - these have been very enjoyable. There were three evensongs each Term - One combined with Christ's College and three to admit girls to Holy Communion (fifty one girls were admitted this year). There were seventeen girls and staff who were confirmed: Julia Atkinson, Georgiana Bonifant, Clare Bridgeman, Linn Clarkson-Smith, Lucinda Clouston, Victoria Clouston, Imagen

Dickie, Sarah Dillon, Felicity Hunter-Weston, Fiona McKenzie, Kathryn Newton, Sharon Nuttall, SarahScott, Kit Sidey,Melissa Souter, Georgina Talbot, Katharine Tapley. Apart from a few sacristan mistakes like spilling wine on communicants' fronts and altar rail, fainting during seNices etc - the most memorable event was the consecration of the chapel on October 30th by The Right Reverend Maurice Goodall. It was attended by a large congregation who, despite the heat, enjoyed the seNice. Overall, it has been an excellent year and I would thank very much Miss Graham, the other Sacristans (Savs, Cam, Dubs, and Noodle), the superb bell ringers, Ding, Dong and Tingaling (alias Kirsten, Emily, and Gina) and the chapel prefects Sarah and Lucinda for making it so enjoyable. Also many thanks to Miss Tutill who helped at seNices. Sadly, Miss Graham is leaving us to go to Canada for a year of study - congratulations on your scholarship. Good luck to future sacristans- enjoy yourselves! Alice Gilroy

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LEFTTO RIGHT: Emily Stokes, Nicola Thorpe, Deborah Johnston, Miss Kerr, Miss Graham, Mrs Bishop, A.lice Gilroy, Julia Savi/I, Kirsten Jones.

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Exam Prayer

Miss Graham Next year Miss Graham is having a year's leave. During this time she is going to be studying at the Vancouver School of Theology at the University of British Columbia, where she will specialise in Feminist Theology. She will be living in a student residence during her study. She will be joined by her husband for two months, and travel over the spring-summer vacation to Britain and the United States.

Oh God, bless this exam That all the questions should be what I know And not demanding information that is not in my head. Help me to pass and get good marks And help me not to worry if something goes wrong. Bless the pen in my hand That it might write the correct answers smoothly And not the wrong ones. Retrieve the hidden information From the deep, dark, depths of my brain So it will appear like magic And flow on the the paper without mental agony. I ask that this prayer be granted On the morning of my exam. Amen

Lynn Graham Form 1

PHOTOGRAPHS: I. BELLR/NGERS LEFT TO RIGHT

Emily Stokes,Kirsten Jones. 2. After the Consecration of the Chapel. 3. Mrs Gardiner with Bishop Maurice Goodall. 4. Sir Miles Warren (Architect) with The Bishop. 5. The Reverend Carole Graham.

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St Margaret's College Notes from the Library 1988 has been another busy year for Mrs Chandler and the librarians. Everyone was kept very busy training the new and up coming librarians. This year we had eight new librarians which made a total of twenty-one for the year. The numbers are down from previous years. we hope there will be more next year. The library's new photocopier has been very popular with both teachers and girls. as it can do a lot more than the old one. eg: enlarging and reducing size. We would especially like to thank those parents who kindly

Librarians

BACK ROW: Sarah Thomson, Fiona Renwick, Susan Foster, Johanna Lucas, Julie Diver THIRD ROW: Miranda Lingon, Belinda Harre, Mrs Chandler, Hayley Roberts, Sharon Bond, Philippa Roberts, Dawn Madden. SECOND ROW: Julia Atkinson, Anna Ward, Anna Casey, Lisa Glennie (Head Librarian/, Eleanor Cottle, Joanne Francis. FRONT ROW {GROUND): Melanie Muirson, Mary Marshall, Salina Lo. ABSENT: Gina Gough (Head Librarian}.

Anna Ward and Fiona Renwick hard at it.

found time to help in the library. Their contribution was invaluable. and special thanks must go to Mrs Chandler as she has striven to make the library a quiet and efficient place to work in. Thanks also to Julie Diver and Julia Atkinson for their wonderful displays which have kept us up to date events happening around us. This year we are finishing with a Librarians· dinner at the Jailhouse. Finally we would like to thank all the librarians for all the hard work they have done throughout the year. We would like to wish the best of luck to next year's Head Librarians. Lisa Glennie and Gina Gough

A quiet moment in the library

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St Margaret's College MUSIC There have been a number of 'firsts' amongst St Margaret's musical activities in the last twelve months. At the end of 1987 some sixth form girls were privileged to attend the performance of Handel's 'Messiah' with the Royal Christchurch Musical Society. For those girls it was an unforgettable experience and it is hoped that some of them will join a number of Old Girls already in this choir. This year saw the first St Margaret's music scholar, Elizabeth Dumergue. The 1989 scholarship has been awarded to Anna Sturge. In April we participated in the first combined sixth and seventh form seNice in Christchurch Cathedral with Christ's College, St Andrew's College and Rangi-Ruru. In the second term there was a combined service for St Andrew's and St Margaret's fifth formers in our own chapel. These have not been the only occasions this year when we have performed at other schools or vice versa. In July the Senior Choir sang Evensong in the Christ's College Chapel. The service music included the Walmisley in D minor canticles in which we were joined by the boys. The anthem was Mendelssohn's ·1waited for the Lord.' In October the Christ's College Chapel Choir sang a Choral Eucharist in our chapel. The Senior choir sang a Choral Eucharist in the Cathedral in July and two Choral Evensongs

at St Margaret's in June and September. The very attractive compositions and arrangements by the English composer. John Rutter. have continued to feature in, the choir's repertoire this year with 'For the Beauty of the Earth' becoming a firm favourite. At a service of Easter carols and readings. the Senior choir sang four Resurrectionchoruses from the 'Messiah' and And the glory of the Lord' at the Carol seNice. The anthem for Founders' Day 'How Good to Sing Praises', was also by Handel. Another innovation this year has been music form 'Taize' which is music that can involve many different levels of participation from the simplest congregation part to an ornamental flute or violin obliqato. This was introduced at the Maundy Thursday service. The Senior Choir ably led the worship at the consecration of the chapel, learning the anthem 'Behold. the Tabernacle of God' by W.H. Harris. The Founder's Day service in the Cathedral the next evening, was the first opportunity for us to try the reconstructed choir area with better acoustical conditions. The poor acoustics in our own Chapel continue to be a cause for concern and it is to be hoped that some solution can be found. Specialthanks must be accorded to the four organists who have accompanied the Senior choir on various occasions this year, Mrs Raewyn Dawson, Mr David Childs, Mr Stephen Bennett and the Reverend Paul Johnstone.

The choir sings at the consecration of the chapel

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St Margaret's College The Combined Colleges' Orchestra At the beginning of the year Mr Paul Ellis was appointed Director of Music at Christ's College. He is well known to many of us through his involvement with the PrimarySchools' Festival. We were very pleased to resume the Combined College's Orchestra after a two year break. The orchestra has played works by Malcolm Arnold, Haydn and Schubert as well as some film music. They gave an open-air concert at Christ's College Sports weekend with the music held in place with clothespegs. In the middle of the performance it rained and they had to complete it indoors. They repeated the programme at a St Margaret's assembly.

School Orchestra LEFT TO RIGHT: FRONT ROW: Megan Sell, Emma-Louise Davey, Miriam Coles, Angela Stock, Katherine Curra/I, Madeleine Johnson, Eleanor Cottle SECOND ROW: Camilla Butterfield, Sophie Buxton, Nicola Thompson, Philippa Le Couteur, Anna Sturge, Anne Graham, Vanessa Simpson, Anna Ward, Miss Kerr BACK ROW: Susannah Stock, Suzanne Craig, Leah Jelgersma

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St Margaret'sCollege The A Cappella Choir The A Cappella choir had a heavy programme of engagements in which they participated with enthusiasm and dedication. Their repertoire ranged from Monteverdi and Mozart to Brahms and recent folk song arrangements. This year it has been a pleasure to perform some music written by Annell Husband, a member of the alto section, in particular, a fanfare which she wrote for the consecration of the chapel. The choir sang morning services at Kaiapoi and Sumner. They sang lunchtime concerts at St Margaret's and Christ's College and raised S275 for Telethon in a Cathedral recital. They sang at the funerals of ex-staff members Mrs Halliday and Mrs Marshall and at the weddings of Tonia Spang and Katie Heyward. With their faithful accompanist, Maia Lewis, they gave a demonstration recital at Hornby High School to a small number of music teachers and a large plaster horse. For the Carol Servicethey added the charming 'Candlelight Carol' by John Rutter to their repertoire and a Matin Responsory by Palestrina.

Third and Fourth Form Choirs The Third and Fourth Form Choirs have met and rehearsed regularly with Miss Kerr and Forms One and Two and the Junior School with Mrs Dodgshun.

In the Primary School's Festival this year a greater number of our girls than usual were selected for the orchestra. Anne Graham and Anna Sturge led the flute and clarinet sections, Madeleine Johnston. Katherine Currall and Claire Matheson played the cello and Lynn Graham the violin. Shelly Morris, Bianca Nielson, Susanna Hawkins and Hilary Taylor were chosen for the special choir. The Junior School have done choral speaking and Maori stick games with Miss Kerr and at the end of the year presented a Nativity tableau with carols. In assembliesthere have been a number of recitals.An old girl and member of the music staff, Shelly Spang, gave a song recital before she toured Europe as a member of the National Youth Cr1oir. Mr Robert Oliver and Mrs Andrea Oliver from Wellington brought with them and played a fascinating variety of early instruments. The principals from 'Godspell' performed some songs from the show and the Combined Orchestra played. School parties attended performances by the Canterbury Opera and the Tapio/a Choir. An innovation was the 'Thursday Orchestra' which provided an opportunity for younger and less experienced players to gain confidence by accompanying hymns in assembly.

A Cappella Choir LEFT TO RIGHT: FRONT ROW: Charlotte Wesley Rebecca Easton, Miss Kerr, Katherine Husband, Phil,ppa Thew MIDDLE ROW: Nicola Thorpe, Megan Sell, Anna Coop, Emma-Lowse Davey Philippa Le Couteur, Sarah Currie, Megan Drury BACK ROW: Jayne Cornish, Anne// Husband, Nicol/a Dodwell, Kathryn Freeman, Victoria Stableforth

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St Margaret's College ~Godspell'

~madeus'

This rock musical, based on the Gospel according to St Matthew, was the most technically ambitious undertaking that the two colleges have ever produced. Hundreds of metres of electric cable and complicated electronic equipment backed up a cast of ten principals, twenty-two chorus members and a six-piece band. It was particularly taxing for the principals who were all on the stage for the entire performance and had to combine their acting and musical skills with the difficult art of using microphones successfully. The show was colourful, energetic and a huge success. Particular thanks go to the Producer,Mr PeterHewson and the Musical Director, Mr Mark Gregory. The principal singers from St Margaret's were Victoria Stableforth, RebeccaEaton, Charlotte Wesley,Julie Diver and Susan Marshall. Mention should also be made of the sterling work on the technical and production side of Lucinda Clouston, Emma Trott, Melinda Rothschild and band member, Jacqueline Taylor.

Unfortunately this production was not one which involved many St Margaret's girls - in fact only five. However this came as no surprise as the dramas have always been chosen and produced by Christ's College. Even in "Death of a Salesman" - the previous play, there were only five "lucky" girls. Leanne Butterfieldand Georgina Talbot competently played citizens of Vienna. In the scenes where laughing was the order of the day Leanne was able to do what she does best /and very well too) Victoria Stableforth portrayed the opera singer, Katrina Cavalieri. She was notorious for looking "fat and feathered" and for husband-stealing namely Contanze's /Mozart played by John Moller). TeresaSalieri/wife of Antonia-Jason McHerron) was well played by Chai'iotte Wesley who did her best to look "plump and passive" - Peter Shaffer's instructions for this role. Rebecca Eaton was Contanze Weber who became Mozart's wife during the course of play. Many people felt 'Amadeus" was rather ambitious for a school production however a very good review in "The Star" proved them to be wrong. Many of us enjoyed producing "Amadeus" and certainly got a lot of enjoyment from performing it.

Rebecca Eaton

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St Margaret'sCollege Theatre sports THEATRESPORTS, that exciting series of competitive games based on drama training exercises,was launched in the school this year. The "Margaritas" /Victoria Stableforth, Ingrid Taylor, Charlotte Wesley and Anna-Karenia Anderson), and the "Hogsnort Ruperts" /Katrina Roen, Rebecca Eaton, Emma Trott, Leanne Butterfield and old girl, Charlotte Havill) entered the adult competition at the Court Theatre and survived! Ms Begg and Mr Hallum held training sessions,two lunch hours each week and saw some significant talents evolving for the recently announced secondary schools' competition which will start next year. An intermediate level, fifteen and under, competition was organised by the WHAT NOW television programme. Brian Aitken of the Court Theatre came and trained a group of interested girls and from these two teams were chosen to take part in a competition held at Girls' High Auditorium. Our youngest "Margaritas" /Chloe Sanders,Charlotte Walker, Kylie Smith, Melanie Atkinson and StephanieMainprize), with some luck and a lot of brave spirit, won through to the final, only to be knocked out in the sudden-death playoff. The Intermediate "Margaritas" (Phoebe Beauchamp, Fiona Bain, Miriam Radich, Eleanor Cottle and Felicity Champion) were not so lucky in their playoff but had a testing and valuable experience and lots of ice-cream from the sponsors as well. P.S.Margarita, apart from being a girl's name, comes from the Latin for daisy /the bloom of our fine crop of girls) which comes from the Greek for pearl /pearls of wisdom) or is, in modern times, a cocktail! Take your pick.

FORM 1 PLAY: reviewed by Rebekah Yock. We were filled with excitement and anticipation on the night of our play. We had had plenty of practice performing, first to Ferndale and then to some of the school. Now it was the night! The play, "Merry Robin Hood", was introduced and the first scene began ..... . It was a good play because everyone had a speaking part. The audience loved it and there were outbursts of spontaneous laughter. When it ended we took our bows to much applause. Now all we have are our photos and memories but I am sure none of us will forget our "Big Night". TICKET TO HITSVILLE: Form 2 Play. The Form l\.vo's hit play "Ticket to Hitsville", performed in Term Two was a modern version of the old story "The Pied Piper". The rats weren't scurrying little rodents, but instead a 'pop' group striving for successin the big world. Ed Piper, a spectacular N musical frontman, was assigned to get rid of them. We all enjoyed the experience of performing for an audience and from their reaction we feel the audience enjoyed ,t too.

Lyall Hallum

The town council -

"Hitsville"

The cast from 'Merry Robin Hood'

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St Margaret's College Debating Junior: Nicola McGoverne, Mary Marshall, Elizabeth Dumergue and Abigail Rainey,Margaret Fraser,Nicola Oakley, Kate Mowat. These third formers worked with great enthusiasm and learnt quickly how to debate, enjoying their contest against Rangi Ruru in Term Two. They show promise of being most effective Fourth Form Debaters. . Intermediate: Kirsten Grey,Jane Parker,Amanda and Nicola Dodwell helped lead an informal club this year. They competed with humour and vigour against Form Two in an impromptu debate, and the House Debates also showed Fifth Form talent. Melinda Rothschild, Marie Jacobs, TessaCollingwood and Katy Gosset, Georgina Talbot, Sally Chamberlain, competed in interschool Sixth Form debating, with impressive wit and brilliance. On Open Day the most experienced three - Mindy, Marie and Tessaentertained many visitors as they defended the status of All Blacks in a most amusing and well-argued debate. Senior: Victoria Stabletorth, Ingrid Taylor, Imagen Dickie, and Alycia Bolen, Charlotte Wesley,Katrina Roen, Emma Trott, Emily Templeton. Each student took part In inter-school debating, and five girls received CSU award cert1f1catesfor achievement. All quad. tournament debates were excItIng events, and the Press Weekend, ended in St Margaret's presenting the only girls' school team through to the semifinal. It was amusing to hear the winning team using our brilliant arguments in the final! Another highlight was the House Debating where all debaters experienced in inter-school competition shone with their expertise, especially against the 'pathetic' teachers team. A most worthwhile debating year! Mrs Dawson.

Quote from Senior Debating Team:

I went to school I played the fool and I failed But I don't care 'cos I'm on the dole And all I can say is The education system Is up the creek Without a paddle.

Junior Debating Team STANDING: Mary Marshall, Elizabeth Dumergue, Margaret Fraser, Kate Mowat. SITTING:Abigail Rainey Nicola McGoverne.

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Intermediate

Senior

Debating

Team

FRONT: Marie Jacobs, Melinda Rothschild BACK: Georgina Talbot, TessaCollingwood, Mrs Dawson, Catherine Gosset, Sally Chamberlain.

Team

LEFTTO RIGHT: STANDING: Victoria Stableforth, lngnd Taylor, Mrs Dawson, Emma Trott, Emily Templeton, Imagen Dickie SEATED:Alycia Bolen, Katrina Roen, Charlotte Wesley

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St Margaret's College Myer's Cup Speech Towards2000: A PSYCHOLOGICAL ODYSSEY By Imagen Dickie New Zealand is anchoring its faith on 2000, and theories are rife as to one's style of life, having attained this utopia. This matter, however, is beyond speculation, as this speck of a nation once dwelt in that promised land. In a far off age, when the New Zealand sharemarketsoared like a bald eagle above the economic horizon a promising future was plotted for this cosy country. Those were the days when plump little companies flourished and Uncle Ronwould see.one right ... But when the bald eagle lost its way and collided with the U.S.budget deficit the New Zealand share market faltered and fell fathoms deep into Foveaux Strait, even where still it subsides,growing ever farther from 2CXXJ, as we approach 2000 itself. This travelling towards, and away, from 2CXX)at the same time is indicative of a p_sychologicalphenomenon amongst our populace: the 1nab1l1ty of the New Zealander to make up his mind. This infirmity to be known, in honour of Mount Egmont,. as Taranaki flu, is best illustrated by the antics of the polIt1c1anselected by the general mentality. When the sharemarket was still alive the leaders decided, with the support of the populace, to preseNe their pinprick paradise ,n a state free from those nasty nuclear warships. This was done, and a fine principle applauded, but after two score moons and ten there came to light the condoned landing of United States nuclear-capable BF52's at Wigram Airbase. Part of the populace protested this contradiction in terms, but the remainder of those who would have taunted the Truxton with a veritable barricade of banners kept silence. The country, even in putting its foot down, had worn stiletto heels, and failed through indecision to crush a full caddy of nuclear-capable cockroaches. But the work of this psychological scourge was yet incomplete: Taranaki flu was about to harm the reputation of the nation into the turn of the century. One starry night, in Auckland's quiet metropolis, there went up an explosion of such magnitude as to rattle the very foundations of Lambton Quay. After some months, as is their wont, the guardians of the law captured two poisonous perpetrators, and imprisoned them on the island of Mount Eden.

"Never shall these murderers leave our shores!" ranted the leaders as they rent their toupees. But lo: "Oh, all right then," and once more Napoleon was sent to Saint Helena. And now, as even from Elba did the boots of Bonaparte before, the feet of Marfait stride the fair Champs-Elysees. This ~,urprisi,~glyindelicate indecision has left Wellington asking Hao? There Is however, one area in which the surprisingly unstable New Zealand mind appears to be able to make itself up. Unable to decide the content of their culture New Zealanders are fairly certain as to the origin of at least half of their history. This, in the light of a recent demise from 2000, adds an inkling of security towards the next one. Few loyalties in. human history have been as touching as that of the Dom1n1onof New Zealand towards the British crown. Through the decades the lines of friendship, though at times strained by tectonic drift have remained strong. We have followed Bnta1n to South Aftrica and Gallipoli, to Flander's Fields and Monte Casino and would, if only it were possible, have followed her into the E.E.C.For, as Peter Fraser pronounced in a rare moment of antipodean political profundity "Where Britain goes, we go. Where Britain stands, we stand ... " The suNival of the nation towards 2000 may be attributed in the main to one facet of the New Zealand character commonly known as "good old kiwi guts and determination": This legend, born of insignificant people creating insignificant little things out of "elbow grease and fencing wire' is the bastion of New Zealand's suNival at home and achievement abroad. This is the determination of which the country's fabled 'more gold medals per capita than any other' record is made ... the determination of New Zealanders to drive Zola Budd from their shores ... the determination of New Zealand to re-establish trade with FDi.This is the guts of New Zealanders running, even if towards contradictory goals. _Sohow hails the New Zealand mentality towards 2000? It Is_beset by spasmodical epidemics of Taranaki flu. It repairs refngerators with rubber bands, dishwashers with number 8 wire and the economy with a sale of family silver. This country Is however well seNed by its guts. Here is a nation clinging to its British past and undecided future. It is the dete~mination so to do which will ensure the progresss of this little country towards more than one 2000, and it won't be travelling as a barnacle on the hull of a nuclear-capable submarine.

LEFT TO RIGHT Senior Winner: Imagen Dickie Intermediate Winner: Susan Marshall Junior Winner: Eleanor Cottle

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Anna-KarenlaAndersonjAK) Psychiatry "I can't stand people talking about my hair!" Trippingon Parliamentstepsin front of 5000 students. Continueasleaderof the "Blonde brigade"

Victoria BamfordjBam) Ag.Sci.Lincoln Dux of the chemistryclass Alcoholicsanonymouscouncillor

AlyciaBolen(Yank) AussieUni "Y'allarelikethecoolestlike,guys I've, like,evermet" Texasmarchinggirl

JulianaBritnelljJulz) \1/ellingtonnursing "Five minutesto go, betterpack up" HelenKellerII

CamlllaButterfieldjCam) Medicine Gettinglessthan90% in an exam Nuclearphysicist

LeanneButterfieldjLaughJ Whatevercomesalong "Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha." Commentator

LucindaCloustonjHypo) TV Broadcasting "Mr Summerleeand I have so much in common." Frogspecialist.

Anna CoopfDuds) B.Com.Ag. "O Lordopen thou our lips." Foodtester

PeneCoopjPenJ BCom "Do I haveto read?" Networknews broadcaster.

PaulaDavisonIPI Finearts. "YesMrsGardiner,I am painting nudes." Shearer

Julie Dawson !Julie unfinished) Physiotherapy "Oh Annabel" GettingintotheGuinness Bookof Records for growing the longest ponytail

Suzi. DawsonfSmlley) Psychology "Not peersupportagain,I can't handleit." SocialWorker

RebeccaEaton jRubs) B.A.(languages) "That'sjust mypersonal opinion." Nightclubstripper

PamelaGerardjPammy) Parksand Ree. Gettinga red work bar Professor of Statistics

Allee GIiroyjAI) B.Com. BeingmadeHeadSac. Chaplain/tealady

AnnabelGlasson(Hannibal) Architecture "Oh Julie!" Flautist,pianist,_ trumpeter,trombonist,triangleplayer,etc. etc.

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LisaGlennle flls) Navy' "She'llbe right!" Rockbandsinger(Meatloaf)

Gina Gough fGJ Tourism ''I've just put it on my Ouinn's Card," HeadPublicLibrarian

Debra Hales IDeb) PE. 'Tm off to physionow" Eagletrainer

Anna HIii fSpannerJ Farmhand "Good value." Cattle rearing/full time touch rugby player

Nellie HusbandfGonzoJ B.A. "Really,gosh,is that right?Gosh you guys,you alwayskid me!" Busker

RachelInch fFluffetJ Psycology "In Italy. MarriageCouncillor

Leah JelgersmafJelJ Businessstudies Not arriving ¼ hour beforethe bell A luxury few can afford.

DeborahJohnstonfDubbyJ Architecture Faintingat a chapelseNice Comedian

KirstenJonesfShaggsJ Psychiatry "Can we have a study?" Cathedralbellringer

Maia Lewis fLoueyJ PE. "Good one!" BenJohnson ¼ii

MirandaMcDonaldfBrlghtlyJ Lincolnwith George InvitingGeorgeto the Leavers Ball George'swife

Vicki PalmerfVlcJ B.A. 'Tm not going. Youcan't force me, no! Oh, all right!" Madonna II

Victoria Patterson/Vic PJ B. Com. "I don't smokeMr Rees" Managerof Rothmans

Katrina Roen Medicine "This is just a waste of time. don't need notes" SupeNaluecheckout girl

AshleySault fLampChop) Law "There'sno meat is there?" Butcher

Julla Savlll fSavsJ PE. "It's just shocking!" LabourPrimeMinister

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SarahScott ISazJ Medicine "Oh c'mon you guys." "Noodle's left her b....stuff here again." Mother Superior

Victoria Stableforth(TortleJ Law 'Tm off to drama now." Later, "Where'sJames·motorbike?" HeadMistress

SusannahStock !SusJ MarineBiology "I saw Peetelsthis morning." MerivaleMum

EmllyStokesITubsJ TCol. "Can I takeyour orderplease?" McDonalds drive through attendant

lngrld TaylorjPungusJ Law "Mr. Ree..ee..s" "Stop hasseling me guys." Cashmereyuppie

JacquelineTaylorpacks) Law "Guesswho I'm taking to the Leaver'sBall Star guitarist for the "Raging Stallions"

EmllyTempletonIE.T.J Nannyingin Italy Gettingto classon time Racingcommentator

PhlllppaThew jPlppy) Photography "Omigod, can you see my pimple." F~iandancinggirl

Nicola Thorpe!NoodleJ Nursing 'Tm too busy."'Tm so embarressed,I've gone bright red." Dietician

EmmaTrott!EmmaPrott-Vege Trott) B. Com. "KeepChristchurchBeautiful." Chairmanof PTAOld GirlsBoard etc. etc.

KatherineWarner !Kath) Travelling "South Aarfricaisn't that bad." Bookie

Charlotte WesleyjWes) BA "Can I pleasego and blow my nose." Chef

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Future Plans Favourite Saying Strangest Happening Probable Career

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Seventh Form Deans

Dawsy Babes: "Lawrence doesn't think I look like Ann Hercus." Hitler Hallum: "We'll fight them on the beaches."

Seventh Form StaffThe Rev: "Gins at my place today Jill." 2 Wendy: "Oh you silly rabbits." 3

Germaine Greer II: ''.Just use him like a toilet brush."

4 Joan "Ssshhh" "I don't like the atmosphere in this class." 5 Bri: "Don't be so stupid girls! "Don't touch my slinky." 6

Babs: 'Tm off to

Merivale now."

7 Mrs 08: "Oh, I just can't be bothered." 8

Mrs J: "My third formers can do that."

Rubbish lady: "You realise you're sitting Bursary this year"

10 Skippy: "Now girls, today I've got something really exciting .... "

11 Cath: "When l grow up l want to be a feminist." "ft is Wednesday isn't it?" 12 Jilly: 'Tm just waiting for the 7th formers to stop talking." 13 Eugene: "Don't

quote me on that."

14 "Stop talking while we're having a discussion."

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St Margaret'sCollege Original Contributions Where is the Child?

Trip to India On 27 December 1988 I will be leaving New Zealand for India. I am one of a group of 18 senior girl students from schools throughout New Zealand who were chosen on interview out of 60 applicants from 22 schools. We will be accompanied by Miss Joan Holland, the principal of St Cuthbert's College, Auckland, who is organising the party of 36. "Project Redirection" as the trip is called is an exciting service adventure for young New Zealanders who want to discover India, a third world country, to learn and give. We will be staying for about ten days at an International Centre in Panchgani in the Western Ghats, where a Youth Conference for South Asia will be held. While there we shall visit nearby villages and join in a forestation programme, planting saplings which will be watered until the monsoons. We will then move to Poona, south of Bombay for three days where the party will be billeted in homes of industrialists who are involved in the 'self help' programmes. The ten days which follow are in and around Delhi where we will see the Taj Mahal, meet New Zealand's High Commissioner, Sir Edmond Hillary and also the Prime Minister of India, Mr Rajiv Gandhi at his residence. Three of these days will be spent in the Himalayan foothills where Raphael the Rhyder-Cheshire home for destitute children, mentally handicapped, lepers and TB. patients was founded. Our last port of call is the world's fourth largest city, Calcutta. Here we shall work alongside Mother Teresa'sSistersof Charity. We return home via a two night stay in Bangkok. This trip will certainly be a challenge for mind and body. I hope that our small contribution will be of use to places we visit and it will probably change me. I realise already some of the complications involved in foreign travel, passports, visas, injections. , am grateful to Mrs Gardiner, without her this would not have been possible, and also everyone else who has helped me, not only on Mufti Day but also during the year with encouragement and support. Annabel Glasson

Where is the child? The child who tumbled through long grass, who picked flowers And talked to the sky Where is the child? The child who couldn't win, Who couldn't forget, and ever wanted to grow up. Where is the child? The child who fought inside, Who laughed and sang, and Slowly died. The child is gone. Far away, through the Vastness of time, she Beckons with one finger. Edwardes Cup Winner (Topic Given) Nellie Husband

Simon I'm old for my age, dear friend I never meant to, I never tried I sold my soul to the devil called life Forced to grow up like weeds with rain But believe me, I never meant to, I never triedl I've been cruel, I've been hurt I've loved and been loved Yet to lose the life of a friend? Forced to deal with pain and anger at an age I shouldn't Oh yes, I grew up fast, but I never meant to, I never tried. Life - the wheel of fortune, some are lucky, some are not Some hit jackpot, most just go from day to day Feeling nothing, neither happy nor sad, neither tired nor awake I know the extremes, but does it make me whole? Oh God, I never meant to grow up, I never tried. You can criticise and you can curse me But time can never be reversed I can't be the kid you want me to be. Sorry, I never meant to, I never tried. Ingrid Taylor

Annabel Glasson

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St Margaret'sCollege Sixth Form

FORM 6Co LEFT TO RIGHT BACK ROW: Joanna Scott, Samantha Wells, Kate Murray, Rachel Haselden, Lisa-Jane Adams, Clare Bridgeman, Bridgit Sissons,Sarah Thomson MIDDLE ROW: Imagen Dickie, Jenny Wells,Jayne Skinner, Philippa Le Couteur, Lily Sellar,Rebecca Cockram, Felicity Hunter-Weston, Karen Smith FRONT ROW: Victoria Morris, Nicola Mackenzie, Annabel Skelton, Jacinda Clarke ABSENT: Mary Chiverton

FORM 6McD LEFT TO RIGHT BACK ROW: Catherine Gosset, Bronwen Cox, Victoria Clouston, Julie Diver, Emma Simpson, Keryn Maguire, Megan Drury, Linda Murray, Catherine Simes, Rebecca Hunter MIDDLE ROW: Anna Ward, Jayne Cornish, Nicole Henshaw, Katherine Tapley, Sarah Fell, Jan Hargreaves, Mrs McDonald, Katherine Murray, Valerie Austen, Louise Mowat. FRONT ROW: Ammala Phimpharat, Marie Jacobs, Deborah Wall, Kirsten Jamieson, Kate Stamers-Smith.

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FORM 6Ri LEFT TO RIGHT: BACK ROW: Abigail Smith, Sarah Dillon, TessaCollingwood, Francesca Rudkin, Mr Richards, Lucia Greenslade, Sarah Steele, Rachelle Henson, Georgina Talbot. MIDDLE ROW: Sharlene Cooper, Catherine Sidey, Sonya Sutherland, Julia Carpenter, Gisele Bakkum, Fiona McKenzie, Angela West, Sarah Scarr, Rebecca Rose, Jan Fraser FRONT ROW: Sarah Mills, Rebecca Austin, Kate Morris, Lisa earthy, Melinda Rothschild. Absent: Phillippa Langrell, Georgiana Bonifant, Elizabeth Rebbeck.

FORM 6Rs LEFT TO RIGHT: BACK ROW: Amanda Croft, Alice Hazlett, Anna Hill, Virginia Tothill. THIRD ROW: Angela Whiting, Sharon Yee,Susan Foster SECOND ROW: Sharee Stossel, Kerri Sutton, Bridget Foley, Fiona Renwick, Hayley McKay, Melissa Souter, Sally Chamberlain, Bronwyn Bedford, Mr Reees. FRONT ROW: Cara Knapp, Lara O'Connor, Salina Lo, Vivienne Smith, Julia Atkinson. Absent: Lisa Glennie, Andrea Yellowlees.

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St Margaret's College Desespoir

Sixth Form Original Contributions

The darkening gloom of the setting sun casts an austere shadow o'er all the Earth. It's then I cry with the pain of death and kneel down to die.

Teenage hood

Teenage life of waiting For phones to ring And spending time to dress.

The deepening glow from the risen moon bestows its melancholy sadness on all people below. It's then I know with contrite heartthe bloom of life has gone.

What's it all for? What's this phase which everyone Of us experiences at some stage of their overturned life?

Megan Drury

Some like it, some don't Some spend all their time Not wanting to be this age Why not live as you are Be as you will Act your own age And accept this big childish world.

Time Rebecca Rose

Dictating

Dictating: "the main aim in going.," ....Well If this isn't a plan For distracting the brain. "Risk taking ....comma " Repeating the words Saying the signs. "Full stop."

Time marches on and we its helpless victims have no choice but to march with it. Willing or not time drags us on. It won't hurry nor go too slow. Its ears are blocked It hears not our cries. Time laughs at our frailty, our ignorance. We think we are important, that what we achieve counts. But we are insignificant. Our lives are fleeting.

This is a way to get Our attention. This is why? "Dash ...."

Anything we achieve is taken from us Always constant, Never changing.

The fingers move The more words spill The sounds of a droning voice which repeats "Semi colon;"

Linda Murray

Brain relaxesfor one moment The voice repeats "One more time .." New words sound Pen flies across page Will these words stop in time? Rebecca Rose To find a human being

To find a human being to talk to Well balanced, polished corners Creating scenes to interest Show to understand, to Know differences, talking not gossiping, debate on matters not Date but topic

No longer do men aquire wives But woman acquire husbands. Kelly Smith

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What was the foundation of a happy and orderly life a surrender to males in general is that what was called for Now with emphasis on structures, workplans and Creches Old customs are in disuse In past, society assumption with babies and bottles In, present, individuality is absolute Positions are parallel, essential, And accustomed lifestyles are formed Now defining the proper relationship in marriage

Kelly Smith

St Margaret's College Sixth Form

Sam Wells Face of the 80s

Phillippa Langrell At the beginning of the year Phillippa was unable to attend the age groups and_National Swimming Championships due to a broken arm which she obtained jumping the school fence at Sam head1nq off to training. In August Pip attended the Australian Winter Nationals in Sydney. She came_first in the 200m butterfly, second in the 800m freestyle, third ,n the 100m butterfly and fourth in the 400m freestyle. The next week Pip attended the N.Z. Winter Nationals in Blenheim where she came first in the 400m. 800m and and 1500m freestyle of which she broke N.Z. records in the 800m and 1500,and she also receivedplacings in the 100and 200m butterfly, 200 freestyle 400m medly. In Tauranga Pip broke the N.Z. 200m freestyle and fly records. Overall Phillippa has had a very successful year and we wish her luck for the World Cup.

Nicky Mackenzie

I received a letter in the mail congratulating me for being one of 16 finalists in the Revlon Face of the 80's. This came as a great surpriseas I had not realisedthat I had been entered in the competition by my modelling agency. I went to Auckland with Nicole Simpson, another model and a Burnside High School Student. We were the only two from Christchurch. We were in for two weeks of intense photographic and choreographic sessionsand it certainly did not turn out to be glamorous. Mashed potato was disguised as ice cream for a Tip Top commercial - one of the models was violently ill after eating her 'ice cream'. The final night arrived after much waiting. I was unable to take ,n the fact that it was all being done live and my nervousness pushed all other problems aside. All sixteen finalists were in the same boat and we became close friends. The winner was unexpected, Christina Bristow a fourth former from Auckland who is now off the New York. I was flown back to Christchurch, along with severalprizes, early Saturday morning and brought down to earth suddenly by the Sixth Form camp the following week. I loved the whole experience.

Nicola Mackenzie, the school's best table-crawler is also one of New Zealand's top gymnasts. She_holdsthe New Zealand champion title at national elite level, ,s the Canterbury champion in the same grade, and finished second at the South lsla_ndchampionships. Nicky has represented New Zealand against Australia twice this year, the second event ta_k,ngher over the Tasman for a fortnight. To ma1nta1nand improve her ranking Nicky spends l4hrs a wee_k1npractise at the Avon City Gym Club. We congratulate Nicky on her recent successesand wish her luck for her competition in Hawaii these holidays.

Samantha Wells

Sam Wells An Australian coach, Mr Trevor Dowdell, assistsNicola Mackenzie, aged 16, of the Avonhead Club, with a pike mount.

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St Margaret'sCollege Sixth Form News and Activities Sixth Form Dean - Steve Rees This year Mr Reeswas landed with the arduous task of handling the Sixth Form. Although not often acknowledged during the course of the year his efforts to make our lives run smoothly have not gone unnoticed nor unappreciated. He "swallowed" our incessant whining and tried his utmost to cater to our demands. He has also given time to various extra curricular activities including Young Enterprise, tramping trips and Touch Rugby. Our pride in "Dean Rees" rose when he was amongst other things awarded The Designer Label for dress, a compliment which he accepted with his usual modesty. When we arrived late our Dean listened to tried and often eccentric excuses with a glazed smile and brought a little laughter into the usually tense studious atmosphere of the Economics and Accounting classes. Despite all the setbacks it has been a good y.ear. And so, To Sir with love XXX

S.M.C. Sixth Form 1988

A Year in The Life of a Sixth Form Dean If whingeing and moaning was a 6th form Certificate subject the class of 88 would, without exception, pass with flying colours. But once our mutterings were lifted above this level, and we moved away from the stock phrases such as "It always happens to us!" or "But it's not our fault", we did manage to achieve some success. The role of the Dean developed during the year; it moved from a position of total disorder and mayhem to a high point of outrage and rebellion (about the time of the dance) to see the year out in relative calm. All in all the word "interesting" would best describe the first year of the Form 6 Dean.

Steve Rees

The Sixth Form is strong on glamour. Model Keryn Maguire

"In a word - nol"

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St Margaret's College Fifth Form

FORM Slf BACK ROW: Annabel MacKenzie, Ph1/lippa Sutton, Bridget Doody Rachael Campbell, Amanda Steel, Emily Court EmmaJane Turner MIDDLE ROW: Mrs Lightfoot, Jackie Hammond, Sally Pemberton, Danella Hodges, Victoria MacDonald, Kate Ave~ Amy Robens, Sarah Rowe, Caroline Speight, Megan Sell. FRONT ROW: Susan Marshall, Sarah Currie, Juliet Lill, Dawn Madden, Donna Stewart, Nicola Shendan, Melanie Jelgersma, Julie Paterson, Jodie Archibald. ABSENT: Sharon Bond.

FORMSMn BACK ROW· Janet Ballantyne, Sally Graham, Johanna Roper, Lucy Thompson, Denise King, Anna Ensor, Julia Johnston. MIDDLE ROW: Anna Macauley, Fiona McLeod, Sally Pepper, Susan Pickering, Kathryn Freeman, Julia Whelan, PriscillaHarding, Philippa Roberts, Georgiana Pringle, Dr Mann. FRONT ROW: Misumi Suzuki, Laura Martin, Suzanne Jamison, Anna Wilton, Faven \Nbnq, Joanne Francis, Melissa Annand, Susan Mccaul, Melanie Pierson.

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St Margaret'sCollege Fifth Form

FORMSSm/Wr BACK ROW- Jane Parker, Gillian Fox, Amanda Dodwell, Kirsten Gray Diane Barclay Sara Kenna, Nicola Dodwell, Bronv-.,yn Taylor,Juliette MacKenzie. MIDDLE ROW: Erica McLachen, Joanne Watt5, Annabelle Verio,,: Emma-Louise Davey Belinda Harre, Heather Quinn, Mrs Warburton, Anna Smith, Bndgit Scott, Harriet Sandeman. FRONT ROW: Katherine Husband, Anna Savi/!, Georgiana Fitzsimmons, Emma Hargreaves, Amanda Brown.

FORMSSu BACK ROW- Rachel Latham, Leanne Sturgeon, Sarah White, Mr Summerlee. MIDDLE ROW: Sharen H1J/s,Joanna Paterson, Rachel Coates, Justine Graham, Jacqueline Gutry Melanie Bills, Rebecca Jenkin, Kate Dunster. FRONT ROW: Sarocha Churesigaew, Kristen Maguire, Anna Phipps, Rose Gerard. ON GROUND: Penelope Hinton, Lisa Wicksteed.

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St Margaret's College Fifth Form Dean's Report There were four Fifth Form classesthis year based on options and so this meant new friendships for some girls after their classes of the Fourth Form. SSm exchanged Mrs Clarkson-Smith for Mrs Warburton in Term 3 and she was quickly broken in/ This year was an industrious one for most of the girls with noses to books. Examinations in July were a testing ground for girls and staff and for most the hard work was evident. I have enjoyed the acquaintance of many new faces this year and getting to know girls I have not taught - even if it did mean listening to moans and tussles over the locker bay between periods. On the social side it was a quiet year within the School but many girls were involved with other activities, sports, drama, debating, music, choir and theatresports, mixing with pupils from other schools. I am sure that this will have been another good year for many of you at St Margaret's, good luck for the Sixth Form. Linda Lightfoot

Cos' the state that you're in suits me quite well I love searching for books, ten minutes after the bell. I really feel that I should tidy you however, For I know you can't go on in this state forever. It'sjust not good enough, that when Chapel is done I'm still searching for books for Period One. So I think that I will turn over a new leaf And I'll keep you tidy - starting next week. But for now this is how I want you to be My own messy locker,you're the one for me.

Penny Hinton

On arrival at school I find that the rules Are slightly too strict and Too strong No matter what I do My blue skies are few And all of my answers Are wrong

Fifth Form Original Contributions Hometown He steps down off the bus on to the cold grey streets. He sees neon signs reflected in the puddles at his feet. He sees the town that he grew up in, the streetsare cold and bare. He looks around the town and sees there's no room for him here. As he walks the cold grey streetsof the town he used to know, He sees old familiar sights, and all the places he used to go. He thinks back to his childhood, the happy hours spent here, But now the town is silent, doesn't anybody care? He sees the street he used to live in, the house his family used to share. The garden's full of weeds, the house is stark and bare. He realises now that he shouldn't have returned, Times have changed, the past is gone, you'd think that he'd have learned.

I 'need reinforcement To assist my endorsement And get my work back On track But no matter the class, A fail or a pass My motives are always Quite slack So next year I'll try /That line is a lie) To pull myself up Over this Then teaching this person Can't possibly worsen Instead will become Pure bliss

Anna Smith He heads back to the station, he knows he cannot stay, The past isjust a memory, he'd best be on his way. Sitting in the station, feeling cold and out of place He has learnt that time Is precious, no one has time to waste.

Penny Hinton

Ode to my Locker Oh locker, my locker, like a demolition site. With you in this state, I should feel quite contrite. Instead. the mess remains, proudly exhibited, While the junk piles up, quite uninhibited. Oh locker, my locker, you old heap of rubble, I must tidy you soon before I get in trouble, For the dean would most definitely get quite irate If she saw that I'd let you get into this state. I know you can't go on face value though For you're quite the nicest locker I know. So while some people laugh at you as they walk by: Ijust laugh right back, with my head held high,

Emf9a Louise Davey passed her ATCL in the violin during the year. She also won the Music Scholarship for two years and she is the only girl to win a scholarship at Kings this year.

Emma Louise Davey

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St Margaret'sCollege

Fourth Form

Form 4An BACKROW: Victoria Scott, Philippa Murray, Kirsty Rutherford, Rachael Sevier, Jean Ellis, Rosa Nolan. MIDDLE ROW: Christena Johnson, Annabel Ensor, Tracey Pegram, Sara Elworthy, Mrs Andre, Lynn Gambone, Melanie Turner, PrisoJ/aSoper, Rebecca Davison.

FRONTROW: Anna Bradshaw, Sarah Gallagher, Sandra Lawrence, Cathleen Manson, Erica Kinder, Belinda Harford, Deborah Stossel, Rachelle Payne, Sally Hargreaves.

Form 48g BACKROW: Suzanne Craig, Emily Rudkin, Penelope Williams, Liane Summerfield. MIDDLE ROW: Miranda Linton, Phoebe Beauchamp, Jacqui Stewart, Miriam Radich, Ms Begg, Felicity Champion, Fiona Bain, Bronwen Rhodes.

FRONTROW: Annabel Smail, Anna Hartnell, Victoria Mating, Annabel Butterfield, Rebecca Stamers-Smith, Anjanette Pringle, Annabel Taylor, Melanie-Jane Muirson.

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St Margaret's College Fourth Form

Form 40'8 FRONT ROW: Bridget Buckley, Katrina Hensley, Karen Roberts. MIDDLE ROW: Lucia Fell, Karen Dane, Amie Kebbell, Johanna Lucas, Mrs O'Brien, Penelope Schulz, Charlotte Le Couteur, Fleur Newbery FRONT ROW: Melanie Simeon, Michelle Hamett, Annabel Tapley, Victoria Halliburton, Julianne Innes, Lee Rutherford, Joanne Dench, Fleur Bamford, Michelle de Vere. ABSENT: Emma Calder, Beth Taylor

4An Report We started off this year with three new faces, including Lynn Gambone from America whom we will all be sad to see leaving at the end of the year. The term started off well thanks to our athletic ability, Vicki Scott, Kirsty Rutherford, Sara Elworthy and Tracey Pegram won the form relay. The main highlight of the year was the outdoor education trip. On the second day we all braved the slopes of Porter Heights despite the bad weather. We saw many variations of coming down but none could beat Sara Elworthy's superb slide, showing fantastic style on her rear end. Snow caving was yet another obstacle to overcome but was enjoyed by all despite a sleepless night, excluding Belinda Harford who had a very sweet dream. Our young Yankee struck again to gain herself a place in / the A softball team. Right now we are studying very hard for our end-of-year exams. /why we are not passing, we don't know). We're also looking forward to the two outings that we have planned. Besidesour Fourth Form day, we are going place. to explore the hills of South Canterbury at SaraEIV110rthy's Some of us thought that our French days were over but were mistaken when we entered Mrs Andre's classroom. We have enjoyed having her as our form teacher and we would like to thank her very much for her good spirit and encouragement throughout the year.

4Bg Report 1988 began with 4Bg holding their swimming relay title from the third form. Annabel Butterfield "the girl who hates making speeches" got into the finals of the Myer's Cup. We all came through camp despite nearly being gored to death by a "wild

boar" at two o'clock in the morning and almost being left as popsicles somewhere in the Southern Alps. During 'Japan Week' we ate lunch in Hagley Park. The ducks on the Avon seemed to enjoy the food more than we did/ We had a Fourth Form day trip when we went to the movies and played interclass volleyball.

40'8 Report 40'8 has had a varied range of activities and achievements within the class this year. The class managed to raise Sl50 by selling raffle tickets for Lent. Our class has had a high rate of injuries this year; Michelle Harnett hurt her shin-bone in softball which gave her a haematoma. Julianne Innes tore her knee musclesin the athletic season while practising the longjump during P.E.: Emma Calder dislocated her knee-cap and Beth Taylor broke her arm. Annabel Tapley received a pocket for Netball and was chosen to represent the school in the Inter-Secondary Schools' Ski Champs. She will be travelling to Canada in December with her local ski team and we all wish her well. Emma Calder is another classmember who has excelled in sport, she received a pocket for Hockey; she also made the A Softball Team. Victoria Halliburton and Michelle Harnett made it into the B Softball Team. Beth Taylor and Michelle de Vere took part in Chess. Johanna Lucas and her family kindly took in a Tahitian billet for three weeks. Amie Kebbelljoined our classat the beginning of this year and has fitted in with no hassles. Lee Rutherford represented the school in the Inter-Secondary horse trials and did extremely well. The class went to Castle Hill for camp and froze while snow caving but enjoyed it anyway. But most of all we enjoyed having Mrs O'Brien as our form teacher. She's a real Mate!

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St Margaret'sCollege Fourth Form Dean's Report There were three fourth forms in 1988, 4 An with Mrs Andre, 4 O'B with Mrs O'Brien and 4 8g who had Ms Begg. It has been a very busy year, with girls taking part very competitively in many activities in and outside the classroom - athletics, swimming, gymnastics, lifesaving, cross country, horse riding, skiing, and many team sports, as well as music, speech, drama, th-::atresports and interschool competitions in mathematics and science, to name a few. In term two, winter outdoor education trips were held. 4 O'B had to cope with blizzards, 4 Bg with practically no snow, and 4 An had probably the best weather and a day's skiing. Two girls from tropical Tahiti who were being hosted by several Fourth Form families, were lucky enough to go on the 40'8 trip which gave them the best contrast to their normal climate! Examinations were held in July and November. These were a mental cf-Jallengeand very good practice for next year. At the end of the year, a fun day was held, starting with the film "The PrincessBride" at the Academy Cinema, followed by a swim, a shared lunch and an exciting, very evenly matched volleyball competition. Most Fourth Formersof 1988 had a very active, fulfilling year with firm friendships built, and are well prepared to begin the Fifth Form in 1989. Shona Begg

Ode to Friendship There are the known There are the unknown And, as we've heard before Between these, the doors. But to me there is a caring face Fulfilled with an amazing grace Opening hearts Making them true Mending the broken From feeling blue. You have opened those doors For me to see That honesty is the best Policy.

Belinda Harford Dark Villain Slimy eel, cold as steel, Starescoldly. Piercing eyes, hard and green Long black body like a piece of kelp, Glistening darkly. Like a dark omen he lurks on the sea floor Slithering swiftly, snaking beneath the rock He lies like a serpent, Waiting

Emily Rudkin My cat Quivering with excitement Pickshis way on silent paw he crouches, muscles poised Waiting .. He's offl Swiftly moving after a dancing leaf Leaping, to grap a puff of air Momentarily motionless His wild eyes gleaming, Perceiving a world of mystery. Dean Begg

Jacqui Stewart

Fourth Form Original Contributions Time Bomb The mother stands by the stove, stirring some soup; The children watch T.V. while doing their homework; The father is talking on the phone about an overdue payment, and the seconds tick on ... The mother adds some flavour while the children fight over felts and the father speaks calmly. The seconds tick on . . . The mother screams as everything goes; The children are hysterical as the house explodes; The father dies instantly, fire on his clothes; The bomb has dropped, and the seconds stop.

Belinda Harford

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Space Sequinned eternity of the Universe Swirling maelstrom ot gas and star. Silver,spherical moon Suspended in purple, black infinity. Like a speck of dust, the Earth orbits. I am small. The Snake The stealthy scoundrel; Slipping secretly along, Moves like a labryinth of slyness A measuring spiral, A master of deception Corkscrewing towards a tree He winds himself about a branch A scroll of paper A turban on a turk's head Twining, forever his carnivorous coils. Penelope Williams

St Margaret's College Third Form

Form 3BT BACK ROW- Emma Giles, Selina Handys1de, Nicola Hindmarsh, Kate Thompson, Kylie McIntosh, Georgia Smith, Fraeona Heller, Hannah Blackmore. MIDDLE ROW: Nikki Latham, Sophie Buxton, Lanie Astley, Hayley Roberts, Sarah Morris, Juliet Alsop, VanessaSimpson, Malina Silver FRONT ROW: Katherine Cambridge, Angela Stock, Joanne McNeice, Shannon Darby, Juliet Koopman, Sarah W!J/iams,Janna Fitzsimmons, Chantal Miller.

Form 3J LEFT TO RIGHT BACK ROW: Kate Brazier, Vanessa Graham, Rebecca Rock - Evens, Margaret Fraser, Nicola McGoverne, Nicola Oakley, Abigail Rainey THIRD ROW: Kylie Bisman, Megan Greenwood, Charlotte Savi/I, Anna Wilkes, Mrs Jones, Elizabeth Dumergue, Anna Adair, Nicola Sill, Mary Marshall, Anna Hiatt SECOND ROW: Philippa Douglas, Mellanie Payne, Kate Mowat, Amanda Richmonds, Lucy Paterson, Kirsten Pierson, Belinda Thompson, Victoria Taylor, Sara Bruce, Eleanor Cottle FRONT ROW: Kirsty Wear, Claire Egen

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St Margaret's College Third Form

Form 3Ne STANDING: Kristen Stewart Rebecca Steel, Virgina Steele, Diana Lt!/, Nicola Sutton, Mrs Newick, Bridget Macdonald, Rebecca Knight, Melissa Mclachlan, Julia Barker

SEATED:Jacqueline Rozental, Elanor Baldwin, Kirstin Pulley, Penelope Walker MIDDLE ROW: Lucy Nuttall, Rebecca Graham, Claire Rundle, Charlotte Rebbeck FRONTROW: Josephine Foxton, Anna Casey, Christine Innes, Charlotte Hilgendorf

Form 3Bt This year has provided us with new challenges, new friends and the opportunity to learn new languages. We began the year with peer support and a camp, both of which helped us to get to know each other. The camp was certainly an experience not to be forgotten. Our ride up there was occupied with amateur choir auditions, but silence fell quickly upon our arrival when we discovered our attempts to find a TV, video, microwave, dishwasher or toaster, were unsuccessful.There were no such luxuries here, and thoughts of them were soon disregarded. Some time was spent rafting (which Nikki Latham won't forget) when we paddled twenty kilometres nonstop down the clear, crisp, cold RakaiaRiver,followed by an endless tramp to our camp site where 'Little Lucifer' was so cold that she managed to set half the hill on firel Back at school we raised 35c for lentl Oh, plus S85.00by attempting to make milkshakes and popcorn, most of which ended upon the floor creating a wet sticky mess. The year ended with our dreaded exams and the departure of our story-telling English Teacher, Mrs Smith. We would Iike to thank all our teachersfor tolerating us this year especially our form teacher Mrs Baigent, and Miss Graham who held the fort while Mrs Baigent was overseas.

Form 3J The only way to describe 3J is to say, we're a really mixed group. I'm sure our fellow 3 Jonians would agree with us when we say this year hasn't been too bad. Our class has Deen through a lot together - Science, Maths, English along with a few added extras; Mrs Andre's string variables,

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Mrs Jones' brief notes, Morgie's posture tests,Mrs Warburton's class detention and ... camp. It wouldn't have been so bad if, Kirsty's longjohns hadn't ended in frozen instant pudding, Mick had given us a tin opener, Sarahadn't taken a short cut and the caring instructors had kept us out of the bushes. We found out a great deal about our class, who snores, who sleepwalks, who chases good looking instructors. 3J made several attempts on the stage. We had a few encounging comments from teachers but you can always tell when they are lying. We learnt a lot from Health Education, although Miss Graham was slightly perturbed about us introducing it into Religious Studies. Mrs Chandler's library sessions proved to be too much for 3J, 6 detentions in one lesson and a few essaysas well on How To Use The Catalogue. 3J had their own style of rubbish collection. The rubbish was always gathered up but did not always make the bin, luckily St Margaret's has an abundant supply of flax bushes. That's it for 3J. we are greatly in need of a holiday. Katie Mowat and SaraBruce

3Ne 1988has been a great year for 3Ne. All the new girls arrived on the first day not knowing a soul, but after a few days they began to settle in - thanks to PeerSupport! We started the year with a camp at the St. Andrew's Lodge. On arriving at camp we were sad to see that all the boys had leftl However. we had a wonderful time getting to know each other. Some of the highlights were: abseiling. rafting, rock climbing and our over-night camp - all by ourselves.When we got home we had a Third and Fourth form dance which

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Third Form was enjoyed by all. At the end of Term Two. we were sorry to see Mr Anderson go. Then it was off to the slopes on the Third Form Ski Day at Mt. Hutt. Fortunately there weren't any accidents. apart from a few sunburnt faces. After that it ·was back to school for some good hard work. We are really looking forward to our Third Form outing to Jellie Park. we are also going ten-pin bowling. Well this year has been a great year for us and it has been really worthwhile. and we hope next year will be just as good. Jackie Rozental. Nikki Sutton

Form 3 Dean's Report The year started with a day when the Third Formers met their PeerSupport Leadersand got to know each other during the first term. The Outdoor Education experiences at Castle Hill will long be remembered by the pupils forvarious reasons. All the girls tried new activities and learnt more about each other and themselves in the process. In spite of the poor skiing season. the Third Formers were very fortunate to have fine weather for their ski day and all enjoyed a good days skiing. It has been pleasing to see how the classes have settled down and friendships have formed. not only within the separate classes but also between girls of different classes. The large group of Third Formers lunching by the school crest bears witness to this. To conclude the year they had a day out. They spent the morning ten-pin bowling then went on to Jellie Park for lunch. swim and hydroslide. In spite of the uncertain weather conditions a good time was had by all. especially as they formed chains to come down the slide amidst much noise and hilarity. Many thanks go to the other two Form Teachers. Mrs Newick and Mrs Baigent for all their help and support. Robin Jones

Third Form Camp "We had a great time!"

Rock Climbing/Abseiling

Third Form Original Contributions The Testsf When I am old and far from here. All school girl cares aside I wonder whether what I fear Will long ago have died

The dreaded coming of a test. E'en worse. the final mark. um asks "Did you do you best?" ow isn't that a laugh! When shown. Dad yells aloud with rage. I become very meek. .A little black mark on a page Means no telly for a week. And so I come day after day To prepare for next day. I feel I'm throwing my life away But the results will see me clear Vanessa Graham A Waste

Waiting: One watchful eye Scanning every move; Not one leaf is blown. No breath taken; One twitch Silence breaks Guns fire Bullets fly Men advance One by one. They drop Like flies. Cold murder. Death. This is war Such a waste Of life Rebecca Rock-Evans

"We had to manoeuver down a rock face on a harness"

Bush Walking Activities "We made a flying fox with lovely bright colours which we zipped down"

Cooking at Hut "Gluggy rice. tough over-graveyedcasseroleand hard carrots."

Caving The water must have been below CPCand we had to crawl and grasp along a ledge.

Overnight Camp The amo boxl At II o'clock we were woken up by a noisy kea.

High Tide The waves crashed upon the desolate coastlines as the gulls whooped and soared. closer and closer they crept towards the sand castle. The paper flag quivered in the wind as the incoming tide brought with it the castle's doom.

As the salty water crept even closer it inched its way along a barrier of sand that the child had built to protect the castle. But it was no use. The barrier of sand gave way with a groan and the rush of water flooded the moat. The plastic knight staring out of a turret window saw with his artificial eyes the second sand wall give away. But alas. he couldn't do anything to help. Nor could his plastic steed. standing firmly planted in the stables. The tide gave one final thrust and it swept over the castle, knight, steed, plastic army, standing on the battlements ready to machine gun down any solid invaders. Mary Marshall

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St Margaret'sCollege Third Form The School Room The classroom is as hot as a desert. The teacher's desk is the oasis And the stick of chalk races across the board Like camels racing in the humid atmosphere.

Our teacher is a high pitched Arab Dressed in robe and a pair of sandals. The bell rings and the race to the next desert Begins.

Charlotte Savill

Third Form in assembly

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St Margaret's College Second Form-

Form 2 LEFT TO RIGHT BACK ROW: Nicola Collingwood, Sacha McMillan, Bettina Menzies, Leanne Wilton, Charlotte Sevier, Joanna Neate, Susanna Hawkins. THIRD ROW: Mrs Oliver, Miriam Coles, Chloe Sanders,Sarah Pearse SECOND ROW: Fiona Craig, Penelope Skelton, Anna Sturge, Anne Graham, Vanessa Cameron-Lewis, Madeleine Johnson, Amanda McBeth, Stephanie Mainprize, Chizuru Susuki FIRSTROW: Sarah Blackburn, Philippa Nimmo, Molly Savi/I,Emily Ensor, Shelley Morris FRONT ROW: Bianca Nielson, Alice Keegan

Form 2 Report To start off this exciting year many of our enthusiastic girls completed Acquapass 7 which enabled them to move on to Lifesaving. Our lnterschool swimming team came back very proud of their wins and our netball and hockey teams did very well with the A hockey team coming first and the B second. Everyone took part in our school Athletic Sports,thoroughly enjoying themselves even if they were not lucky enough to win. We also did very well in the lnterschool Athletic Sports at St Andrews' College returning with many firsts, seconds and thirds. With the long distance running at Hagley ParkStMargaret's

came first ovf'r all and we added to our triumphs with Forms I and 2 House netball and hockey - Kowhai came first in both. Now to Maths. Again we did well, with two firsts in the computer competition. In the Australian Maths Competition four received distinction and two credit, which was excellent considering only six took part! At the Christchurch Schools' Music Festivalwe represented St Margaret's at our best - some of our good singers were in the Special Choir and we were also represented in the Orchestra. Our play, 'Ticket to Hitsville' was a great successthis year and we ended the Third Termwith an operetta 'SweeneyTodd the Barber: Form 2 has had an exciting year and we have learnt a lot. We hope next year will be as enjoyable.

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St Margaret'sCollege First Form

Form 1M LEFT TO RIGHT BACK ROW: Victoria Hadlee, Andrea Harper, Natasha Niven, Natalie Gerve, Claire Matheson MIDDLE ROW: Lydia Worrall, Natasha Bowden, Sarah Mason, Mrs Martin, Hilary Taylor, Natasha Denny Kate Fairbairn FRONT ROW: Rebecca Laney Samantha Grey Michelle Clarke, Gabriel Patterson, Amanda Woods.

Form 1R LEFT TO RIGHT BACK ROW: Rebecca Donovan, Belinda Cartwnght, Karina Jenkins, Rebekah Yock MIDDLE ROW: .Katherine Curra//, Melanie Atkinson, Lynn Graham, Mrs Robilliard, Kylie Smith, Natasha Graham, Alesha Winter FRONT ROW: Charlotte Walker, Nicola Thompson, Catherine Fergusson, Anna Guthrey Ana-Rebekah Macadie

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St Margaret's College The Music Festival

First Form Form 1R Report

The Christchurch School's Music Festivalwas one of the biggest musical highlights of the year. It went on for six nights. St Margaret's participated for one night.

• 1988 will be remembered as the year of Expo and the Olympics and also Form JR. This year we have worked hard in many units and studies but we haven't just worked hard, we've had fun doing it. We have had teams in lnterschool Swimming, Athletics, Hockey and Netball which have all done very well. We have had many classtrips including one to the Christchurch "Star" when we popped into the Park Royal on the way. In Term 3 wejoined Form 2 and Form JM and visited Ferrymead and the BridlePath and also did a city walk called "Early Christchurch." We were pleasedthat many parentsjoined us. We came first in the Computer Logo competition and third in Cantamaths. This year we have succeeded in working hard, having fun and putting one extra grey hair on Mrs Robillard's head.

Form 1M Reports Sleep Over Forms 1 and 2

Original Contributions Form 1 and 2 All Alone

She sits alone in her corner, While I watch her and grieve. A person passes And mouths a vague greeting. .She huddles alone Reminising bitter thoughts For hers is the plight of the lonely. She has a kind family I'm glad to say But her aquaintances are few. She has but one good friend Far away. And yet she grins and bears it. I know all this For I watch from the corner of my heart.

Our teachersorganiseda barbequeand sleepoverearly on in the year. It was terrific, except for some of us who only got three or four hours sleep. The next day we all looked like zombies/

Myers Cup Speech Contest In Term 2 Form lMA participated in the Myers' Cup Speech Contest. Every one enjoyed entering. Later on some of us got to the finals. Kate Fairbairn

The Orchard We spent a lovely day at Shenly Orchard in Term2. We talked about irrigation, grafting and organ fertilizing, etc. For lunch we had a barbeque. Some of us got sunburnt. Victoria Hadlee

Mini Olympics Forms l and 2 decided to finish their Olympic projects with the Marvellous Magical Maggies Mini Olympics. We had events like egg throwing, slow bicycle race and leg wrestling. It all went very well. We had an opening ceremony and Mrs Gardiner came. If our imaginary country won anything we were presented with a medal and we had to sing our national anthem. Lydia Worrall

Hilary Taylor

Charlotte Walker Form 1 The Other Olympics

The notice on the blackboard clearly did say, Go to the theatre, on that day. So into the theatre we did crowd Where the teachers stood, tall and proud. Mrs Robilliard cleared her throat, Straightened her hair and undid her coat. Then she announced without hesitation That we were going to be Sport's Newest Sensation/ We gaped, we gasped, was she nuts? Boy! Did she really have some guts/ Our very own Games! She must be delirious/ Then we looked at her face, she was totally serious. We were each put into many groups of five And soon were as busy as bees in a hive. We drew, we thought, we discussed our plans . All we needed now was the audience and fans. Finally the dreaded day did dawn, The Games were held outside on the lawn. Mrs Gardiner (the headmistress) was to attend But she didn't have to stay till the end. Anthems were sung, medals were won. Each of the teams had its own share of fun. But the teachers complained for the field was a mess. And with their help it was cleaned, more or less. Lookin~ back upon it all, The day was great, we had a ball. Our goal is now set, we know our aims, We're going to make the real Olympic Games/ Shelley Morris, Anne Graham and Blanca Nielsen Form 2

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St Margaret'sCollege First and Second Forms Original Contributions Tennis Emotions As I stepped on to the tennis court I thought about my opponent. "What's this girl like?" I asked myself. Emotions of nervousness and excitementjumbled inside my body. I always feel as if an aggressivestrength is making me want to win the first game and take the lead. I know there's never any real pressure but I always feel I need to win. Being asked to play in the School Champs was a real boost to my confi9ence. I didn't know what the others would be like but I knew it was a knockout and I would be out if I lost the first game. My eventual aim is to get better and better and to become a Canterbury representative. Tennis is a game of mixed feeling and tense excitement. I enjoy it a lot.

Fruitful Rehearsal While running through a dress rehearsal before the opening performance of "Ticket to Hitsville" Mrs Oliver was going over the do's and don'ts for the night. From the wings she offered a helping hand to one of the actors. "Bettina", she said, "If you want to be pregnant please let me make you pregnant tonight!!" Roars of laughter and much blushing from Mrs O and her innocent victim. Mrs O was merely offering to fix a pillow under Bettina's costume. Anne Graham Form 2 "A Fantasy World" I'd love to live in a fantasy world' With silver lakes and streams With sweetly-smelling peppermint grass And golden sunlight gleams. With pale gold hills that shine like brass And twinkling fairy lights And clean white doves that fly above, And shining stars at night-

Kylie Smith Form 1

Rebekah Yock F.I.R.

The dreamer

Speaking at St Margaret's College School Assembly in 80 Years Time "Good morning, girls and parents. I would like to talk to you today about what school was like in my day eighty-two years ago. You will find this difficult to believe but instead of the microcomputers that we use today, our work was done by hand, using a primitive device called a "pen." When rubbed on the surface of the paper the pen let out liquid (ink) marks known as "letters." That was how most of our work was done. (Giggles from the audience) Our apparel was called a uniform and was made of a plant fibre called cotton. The cream background was covered in a maze of double-lined squares and the arm holes were tight and uncomfortable. The "winter uniform" was a wrap-around skirt of greens made of an itchy wool-like substance. A white cotton shirt was also worn with a leash or noose around our necks, a sign of our obedience and subservience. (More laughter.) Your heat controlled body suits of today look much more comfortable. In class we were taught by human teachers (laughter), mostly female, unlike the family correspondence classes of today. When we finished school the teachers showed their relief at getting rid of us by holding a Leavers Ball and dancing like maniacs. You may decide that you are glad not to live in the 20th century but I think we got a pretty good education. Thank you girls. (Applause) Melanie Atkinson

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She dreams of hope she dreams of winning she dreams of one day becoming the best. She talks of defeating what yet is unknown will all this dreaming one day get her first? Natalie Gerve FlMA All Alone I sit silent on the beach with my arms wrapped round my knees, For the peacefulness around me is carried in the breeze, The waves they roll in with all desiresfulfilled, And all the trees around me and silhouetted on the hill, For the lights are going dim And the sun is going down, And all the lights are fading in the little town, The wind is howling now in a very restless mood, But never will I forget this hour of solitude. Hilary Taylor 1MA

St Margaret'sCollege Junior School

LEFT: "A Budding Chopin?" RIGHT: "Off to tackle the world"

... Goofing off on holiday"

"Nothing else matters"

Mrs Perry "On Ice"

" ...So that's what I'm meant to be doing .. "

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St Margaret'sCollege Junior School Poems

Tulips

Tulips Assorted colours A wine glass Cup without a saucer Standing tall in the world

Daisy

Daisy Assorted colours Dainty yellow petals Shining like the sun In the cool summer breeze

Louisa Champion SIGHTS SOUNDS AND SMELLS A Visit to a Dairy Farm Anna Todd

We Are More Fortunate Than Others

I was looking forward to going to Ferndale all weekend. The children of Ferndale are handicapped, most would not talk and one had only just learnt to walk after being pushed aroung in her wheelchair. She was a· girl named Vickie. At 9.30 Monday morning, we, the Junior School, set off to Ferndale. When we got there we were welcomed by the children's teachers, Mrs Stribbling and Mrs Dickson. Then we were introduced to the children and read them some stories. Mrs Stribbling had six people in her class and Mrs Dickson had nine older people, only one of them a girl. Lee, from Mrs Dickson's class was very cute. He kept saying "Hello girls," and had just learnt how to write his name. After reading to the children we ate our playlunch with them. One boy would not eat. He used tojust eat yoghurt but had now started on sandwiches. Mrs Stribbling was trying to feed him but she wasn't very successful. Then we all went outside to play. Chris, a very bright talkative boy (compared with the others) was very cute too. Rebecca and I played with Vickie who kept sitting in puddles.

When the Junior School went to a dairy farm some of the things we saw were the dogs. One was brown and white, one was brown and white with a brown head on one was black, and he was cute. We also saw a cow, she v,vasa Friesian cow and the number on her ear was one hundred and twenty two. And there was a very mean looking bull. I don't think anyone liked him but if they did I didn't. When we went to the farm everyone had a mother to look after them and everyone went in a car as a special group. Some of the sounds we heard were Mr Spark's voice, well not very well because Mr Spark's voice was not very loud. But I certainly know someone who has got a loud voice, the bull. He was rude and would not stop interrupting while Mr Sparks was talking. Another sound that we heard was the machine Mr Sparks puts on the teats of the cows and we all put our thumb in the hole. It felt like our finger nails were coming off. Now I'll say something about the smells. Well, everyone knows something that smelled absolutely awful. That was the P.0.0 And we also could smell the milk, let's put it this way it was a smelly farm. And everyone had a good time I hope. Melissa Rhodes Standard 3

Then we came back to school and had another interval. I hope we will go back again. Anabelle Cameron Lewis Standard 4

Dainty pink fuschia Like a little dancing girl Dancing on her stage Louisa Champion

Hibiscus

The Swimming Sports

Assorted colours Red pretty blushes Towering to the sky Dancing in the sun shadow

On Monday l 5 February St Margaret's College had their swimming sports. Celia Cameron Lewis

Thunder Storm Act

The lightning is the script holder Flashing words across the sky. The rain is the singers With cloud props floating by. The audience of thunder claps its booming hands Making a sound like the drummers in a thousand bands. Virginia Christine Standard 3

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Fuschia

First I was very nervous. On my first race which was the breastroke I actually forgot to step up to the white line when the whistle blew. I was quite lucky in my first race because I came first. What I thought was funny was the House Crocodile but what was not so funny was Kowhai coming last but never mind there is always next time. When I came third in the diving I was very proud of myself. The night before the swimming sports I was very busy so I didn't have time to make a banner. Luckily I had a yellow bathing cap so I waved that. Mrs Gardiner got splashed but luckily for her she got to dry herself. Kelly Wood Standard 3

St Margaret's College Boarding House

Prefects STANDING: Victoria Stableforth, Mrs Miller, Lucinda Clouston, Julia Savi/I SITTING Anna Coop, Sarah Scott, Nicola Thorpe, Lisa Glennie

Head Boarder's Report 1988 Our first venture for the year was a trip to Charteris Bay on Waitangi Day We bussed out there for a picnic lunch then filled in the rest of the day with sackraces, three legged races and even banana eating contests. Also in the first term we held a car wash which was rather profitable. We raised about S220 and put the money towards a new sewina machine. One of the successes of the vear would have had to have been the TuckShop which was set up and superbly run by Lisa Glennie and Anna Coop. We managed to raise nearly S1000, half of which will be sent to A.E.M. (an organisation which adnpts homeless Third World children) and the other half for helping set up the new boarding house. Outings were continued this year with one nearly every Saturday afternoon. We became members of the new

Merivale video shop and made good use of it on Sunday afternoons. In the winter term the ski trips to Mt Hutt were continued by Mrs McDonald and we thank her very much. Thisyear at Labour Weekend several sixth formers, chosen by Mrs Miller took over some seventh rorm duties in order to get in practice for next year - and give us a little more time for work. I would especially like to thank Mrs Miller for all the hard work she has put in to us, in spite of her illness, and also thank you to Mrs Gardiner and Mrs Walker who continued to run the boarding house smoothly in Mrs Miller's absences as well as the Matrons and the kitchen and cleaning and laundry staff Finally I'd like to thank Nicky my deputy the House Prefects and House Seniors who have all helped make this an enjoyable year Sarah Scott

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St Margaret'sCollege Boarding House Mrs Walker Retires

Julius House under construction Mrs Walker is retiring after 6 years as Head Matron

Barking up the Wrong Tree The "watchdog" is an important part of my job and I can still produce a good bark. Earlier this year while the Boarders were away and the gates locked I watched an old man trying to get over the wall. He had no chance of succeeding, I thought. until minutes later I saw him coming over the wrought iron gates. I accosted him. "Excuse me sir but you are trespassing. this is a girl's school." "Yes I know, I have come to visit my daughter ... mutter . .mutter . " I was getting irritated. "I think you must have the wrong school. Have you tried next door?" He must think I was born yesterday. a daughter here at his age! "Oh no madam. no mistake. I've been here before. I'm 82 you know but your gates were locked and I have come to see my daughter . . . . " This time the name was quite clear. "She is one of your matrons."

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Mrs Miller

St Margaret's College News from the Departments Art

Two events marked this year as special. The first was the increased interest in photography, the cause of all those girls lugging cameras about the school and squinting strangely at everything in front of them. /Note also their pallid complexions from being locked in the darkroom). This flurry of activity resulted in the school being granted approval for a Sixth Form Photography Course, something that not many schools have. The timing is perfect because changes in Bursary Art now make it possible for these "shutterbugs" to carry their photography into their Bursarypackage. Great things are expected of them! The second noteworthy event finally acquired the title "Paula's Nudes:· In an unprecedented burst of creativity and •indust~ Paula Davison of Form Seven produced a series of paintings based on the human figure. Such was her output - and thinking to get rid of surplus stock - she held an exhibtion in conjunction with the annual Show Weekend cocktail party. It was very well received, both critically and commercially. Everyone watch your daily papers for future news of this talented woman. Lyall Hallum

Careers '88

This has proved to be a very busy year. We have had regular visits from Liaison Officers from Canterbury University, Lincoln College, Christchurch Teachers' College and Christchurch Polytechnic. Of special value was the evening in March with parents and girls of Forms 6 and 7 when Mr Terry Mclisky outlined the virtues of university tertiary study and the goals of a Seventh Form year. Mr Mclisky is always a lively and stimulating speaker and left us all with plenty of challenges. During classesthe Sixth and Seventh Form have enjoyed hearing from many Old Girls a bout their chosen careers, Alice Oborne, Diploma of Pharmacy at the Central Institute of Technology, Helen Oborne, Rangi Ruru Nanny School, Jan Booker, Cabin Crew with Air N.Z., Rosalind Wilson, Bank of New Zealand, .Joanne McFadden, Retail Management at Country Road and Laura Ashley U.K. and a degree course on Consumer and Applied Sciencesat Otago, Diana Shirtcliff, Law as a profession and the legal rights of school leavers, Nicki Oborne, Christchurch Teacher's College, Maria earthy, Law as a subject and student life at Otago, Jocelyn Lowe, B.Com, Accountancy as a career. All of which provided an entertaining and sometimes eye opening glimpse of the wide range of careersopen to girls today. Christine Newall and Stephanie Humphries from Alfred Marks Ltd and Fiona Fletcher and Kirsty Lay from Pieter's Model Agency gave Form 6 helpful advice on grooming and presentation techniques for future inteNiews. Form 7 completed the year with a seminar on Budgeting for 1989 Student life with Roger Falloon of the Bank of New Zealand and Jill Shiel from student job search. To all leavers this year, relaxing and happy holidays and every success for 1989. Keep in mind we really like to hear from you in your future career. Robin Baigent CareersAdviser Careers Seminar

Mr Hallam Art

The event took place on Thursday, 30 June, in the Molly Mullan Wing. It was very well attended by both parents and girls and definitely a worthwhile experience for all concerned. The evening was arrangecJin the format of three sessions of thirty minutes with only five minutes between each session to allow tor movement. This worked well, despite the jam packed corridors during the five minute swap! Assigned to each classroom was a teacher and a seventh former to help the panel of three different speakers. Experts on a wide variety of topics were present, including Law, Teacher's College, Lincoln College, Architecture, Advertising, Accountancy, Medicine, Commerce and a general Careers Advisor. My interest was in the journalism session but I still found some of the others enlightening, even if they just seNed to convince me that I was doing the right thing avoiding them! I feel that the teachers who helped must be commended for their patience in sitting through three sessions with the same speakers, although all topics were very interesting. A special thank you to Mrs Baigent for organising it, no mean feat. I hope this programme will continue in the future as it is a great help to all students in the planning of their future careers. Katherine Warner, Form 7 Classics88

The Art room

The maiden voyage of 'SSClassical Studies" began with a crew of seventeen willing scholars and hopeful helmsperson Dawson. Navigating carefully through the Mediterranean hazards of history we avoided the sirens and storms and touched port at five main havens, Troy, Carthage, Rome,

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St Margaret's College News from the Departments Classics 88 Atnens ana Alexandria. We caroused with fellow travellers such as Aeneas. Bacchus. Juvenal and Alexander the Great though Augustus as usual, refused to join the party. Hopefully our odyssey will end on the shores of Elysium. gaining our passports in Bursary. Rae\A,}'nDawson Commerce and Typing This has been another enjoyable year for me and a successful year for many candidates in sitting outside examinations. The Sixth form group have all enjoyed the experience of working in the School Office. although finding the telephone a bit traumatic at times!! I look forward to all pupils in the Third Form taking to the keyboard next year for a term some of the girls find they do not have enough fingers to go round. Linda Lightfoot

Accountancy The class of "88" produced yet another year of inspired number crunching. Both Forms Six and Seven approached their work with vigour and enthusiasm. indicating a strong belief that the main purpose in life was the joy extracted from a double period of Accountancy. The most profound question that came to the fore during the year was "Is there life after Accounting?" By the end most believed there could be. Steve Rees

Economics I am sure that more pupils are now aware of the economy and some of the problems which face us. finance, trading, employment, balance of payments,and inflation as all areas of the course deal with aspects of these. In the senior classes students have become much more involved, "At least I can watch the news and understand what is going on," is a comment frequently heard. Hopefully we will continue to educate a few morel I enjoy the exchange of ideas and discussions. even though they may be a bit one sided at times! Certainly there is plenty of life in Economics. Linda Lightfoot

Geography 1988 was another busy year in the Geography Department. In Term 1the Seventh Form went on their Field Trip to explore the Waimakariri Valley and on up to Arthur's Pass.with the assistanceof several parents who provided the transport. The trip was a lot of fun. parents and girls alike were interested to see and learn new things about familiar features of the landscape. Form Seven spent Term 3 researching and completing the Planning and Decision Making section of their course. Again this year we concentrated on Town Planning and used as our starting point the proposed Victoria Square Tower. The girls enthusiastically interviewed many people while gathering information and we are grateful for the time given by Jamie Tulloch, David Sheppard and those in the Town Planning and Landscaping Divisions at the Christchurch City Council. The exercise has given the girls a new perspective on the City of Christchurch and they feel that their age group, 'the citizens of the future' should have much more input into decisions made on their behalf. Form Six were also involved in Field Work, several traffic surveys around the Merivale area were studied and high risk trouble spots identified. I hope this carries over to their own traffic behaviour! The Fifth Form enjoyed a Field Trip to the Vege Pot' in Prestons Road. We are always grateful to Mr and Mrs Trott for their patience in showing the girls around and giving them an insight into the very busy life of a market garden. In the reports that the girls write many of them express amazement at how vegetables are grown; they picture them packed in Glad Wrap on Supermarket shelves. Barbara McDonald

Mr Rees

Mrs McDonald

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St Margaret's College News from the Departments Home Economics Form 2 This year in Form 2 we have been involved with many interesting types of food. including food from other countries such as Brunei which turned out to be coconut rice eaten with shrimps and prawns. As it was Miss Morgan's last Junior Athletic Sports we made a cake for her in the shape of a hockey stick and ball. We iced it in white icing and put black licorice straps on it for the stripes - it tasted delicious. This year we have made many things ranging from cream soup to dutch apple cake. We finished the year with a test - we had to make a three course meal. This has been an enjoyable and successful year for us and we'd like to thank Mrs Duncan very much.

Miss Morgan's Cake

Mathematics and all that . . . not to mention chopsticks! Well the teachers did their best to keep the pupils on their toes. Throughout the year we have important dates on the school calendar. At the beginning of the year, while other departments are settling in nicely we. that is the Filth Form pupils and teachers are getting worked up about the all important ReferenceTest. This test takes place on the first of March. It is difficult to miss lessons for swimming and athletic sports. Once that hurdle is passed we move on to the Form Five Competition evening which is a calculator competition. This year's team. Jane Parker,KirstenGray,Denise King and Bridget Scott acquitted themselveswell and enjoyed the evening. particularly the supper alter four hours hard work. Next on the agenda for Term One was the problem solving competition organised this year by Otago University. There were_some successesagain. the Outstanding Award to Emily Rudkin. Form 4, and Merit Certificates to Claire Egen and Belinda Thompson of Form 3. Tania Lawry of Form 4 and Melanie Pierson and Fayen Wong of Form 5. During Term Two senior girls from Forms 6 and 7 sat the Bank of New Zealand's Maths Competition. Some did well

enough to have their scripts sent to the organisers and many were placed In the top hundred entries. Canta maths in August attracted fewer entries this year. It looks as though our pupils are _notvery keen on spending time on posters, designs and proJects.Are they too busy doing other things? The Form 1 to 4 teams competed as usual and performed reasonably well. The Australian Maths Competition also took place in August and involved Forms 2 to 7. This year's results were excellent. Of the total 74 entries a record 52 achieved very well. 21 received distinct awards and 31 merit awards. Form 6 students have their competition in Term 3, also a team effort. Salina Lo. KitSidey, SarahThomson and Phillippa Langrell pitted their wits against teams from other schools and enjoyed the challenge. Last but not least. the computer LOGO_competition. Both Forms 1 and 2 teams. trained by Mrs Oliver. came first and Form 3 came third. Thesewere the important dates on our calendar. Well done all teams and all individuals. Finally a plea to pupils to be better prepared for their Mathematics lesson. Too olten girls do not have with them in class the most elementary equipment. a ruler. a pencil, an eraser. a protractor. all of which fit very neatly into a pencil case - this may require moving out a few coloured pens to make room! And. please remember chopsticks were not invented to be used as substitutes for rulers. Claudine Andre Science While Dr Mann was away from school studying holograms In London and computers in Singapore. many interesting events were taking place in the Science Department. Mr Tan, who was pressganged into teaching Dr Mann's classes.was discovering maNellous things about Third Form life. The Fourth Formers were discovering that the gym floor and the earphones in the language laboratory made prolific sources for their bacterial cultures. The Seventh Form chemistry class. meanwhile, with an eye to the future, went to university to learn how to extract and analyse caffein. The more serious Form Five were intent on spending their pocket money on buying past examination papers. _The Science teachers were pleased to note that although girls are reluctant to use chemistry equipment in the day time someone was so keen that they broke into the laboratory at night to get at it. Pupils who are eager to do extra science will be rewarded next year by obtaining a 'Science Badge' We anticipate a flood of applicants! Brian Mann

Miss Mangos discovering what Science can do for Sport!

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St Margaret'sCollege News from the Departments Soyez les Bienvenus a Noumea ! At the end of the Term Two a group of approximately twenty French teachers from throughout New Zealand met at Auckland airport, some nonchalant, many somewhat neNous, wa,_t,ngto board their U.T.A. flight to New Caledonia for a sixteen day course at the language learning centre of C.R.E.1.P.A.C. After much ea_s;~rdashing in and out of the Duty Free Shop we were finally on the plane and the experience of being totally immersed in the French language had begun. Insteadof "Fastenyour seatbelts!"it was "Messieurs- Dames - attachez vos ceinturesl" etc. On arrival in Noumea, close to midnight, we were taken to our accommodation /right on the beach) by bus and warmly greeted by our patron Henri. He offered us a small glassof something quite potent, which none of us recognised, before we were shepherded along a path to the thatched bungalov'ls which were to be our homes. We were barely in bed that first night, acutely aware of all the strange sounds around us, when with a clunk the generator became silent and all the lights went out. Fortunately we found it returned, with another clunk, at 5 each morning. So much for the first night/ Soon_we fell into a routine of early rising, hastily eating our croissants or baguettes, washed down with coffee, tea or chocolat chaud then dashing to the bus to begin our work for the day C.R.E.I.P.A.C.centre - and work we didl Usually it was lectures on various aspects of the French language and culture, occasionally frantic sorties into town to searchout pamphlets for our evening meal, often fourteen or so crammed into a jolting mini bus, always it was in French which was exhausting but wonderful. Pam Newick 7th Form History Trip to Wellington At last, the reason we took History, the Tripi A visit to Wellington to study the workings of the capital. After the near arrestof Ashley, for baggage theft, we arrived at our motel only to find we were booked in for the following month/ Coping well with the rejection we trundled off to our new and smarter premises, expenses paid because of the inconvenience. A quick freshen-up was followed by a reference to our itineraries and off to watch a secondary school debate at Parliament.Auckland Grammar was brilliant but our top team could_have held their own. The debate was followed by the h1ghl1ghtof the trip - we met a Mani Yes we went to lunch at Bellamy's /exclusiverestaurantfor MP's)with Philip Burdon /member for Fendalton). The meal was delicious and free and conversation went well considering there were eleven females to one male. After lunch we were literally blown from the Beehive to Foreign _Affairs.Here Lee Dawson tried to probe a little too deeply into secret affairs and so we left after a relatively short stay. For the rest of the afternoon we were split into two grou_ps .. One group went shopping, the others were assigned 1nd1v1dually to journalists and this arrangement was reversed the next da_y.We all had a chance to experience a few hours ,n the life. of a parliamentary journalist, a job we all agreed was hectic, stressful and demanding. But we were able to wander around Parliament's backstairsand see the Members doing their stuff. Tension was high as it was Budget Week and our_jo~rnalistswere out in force tracking down rumours and pinning down Members for inteNiews and comment - Nellie got Mr Lange,Rebecca,Mr Muldoon In full flight. Ouesti<?~time in the House was a real eye opener - the Oppos1t1on wa_s taking on the Government and asking awkward questions about policy but most of the time it was

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a squabbling match not much different from children in a sandpit. That evening we sat through Roger Douglas's presentation of the Budget, match sticks needed to keep the eyes open though the Oppos1t1onwas incredibly rowdy. The highlight for us was appeanng ,n the National News later that night - Lee doesn t miss much does she? Anna-Karenia Suzi ' and Victoria posing in the background. Our lastday we visitedthe StockExchange,and were shown the proceduresinvolved and given the chance to seethe hunky suits ~ pardon me .... stockbrokersin action. A trip to Wellington s tallest bu1ld1ngand the executive suite, not to mention the staff gym, cafe, etc, fabulous facilitiesbut definitely not for the seasick. A vist to Government House - the Governor General was not at home but we felt quite comfortable. The sophisticates /me) used the Queen's Entrance and we had a private tour of the exquIsIte mansion with a posing session in the pink Ballroom_.However time was running out, one had to get to the airport. The first tax, departed with a group but the second did not follow. No problem, they arrived with the chauffeur and one of the Governor General's cars. Our arrival in Christchurch was welcomed, we were exhausted. There were so many actfvities I have not time to mention here, we did so much. It was a great experience and we cannot fully express our thanks to Mrs O'Brien, Mrs Lee Dawson, and Mrs Anne Haydock /Philip Burdon's Secretary) for the effort and time they put into organising the tnp. I am sure I am speaking for the whole History class when I say ,t was an experience we will not readily forget. Ashley Sault

History Class '88 -

Eating as usual'

St Margaret's College Outdoor Education Girls from ten classes had the opportunity to get into the "Great Outdoors" at the St Andrew's College Outdoor Centre at Castle Hill in 1988. Term One was the term for the Third Formers to try their hand at rafting, abseiling, caving, rock climbing, bushcraft and looking after themselvesin the alpine environment. When asked to describe their experiences 3J came up with "exhilarating" "airborne" "breathtaking" "wet" and "brillant". As well as having an enjoyable and energetc time the girls certainly got to know each other better and came back to school feeling much more part of a group. In Term Two the Fourth Formers went on winter trips. The snow was late, so 4Bg missedout on the dubious pleasure of the snow cave experience. Instead a bush camp gave Emily Rudkin the opportunity to do her 'wild boar; act. 408 had to cope with blizzard conditions on their snow caving trip and it was a challenge for them to keep morale up in such adverse conditions. They were splendid! They had two 9irls from Tahiti to look after and keep warm too. 4An were the lucky ones to have some time on the ski slopes of Porter Heights. In Term Three the Sixth Formers had their turn. Because of the westerly conditions which have brought drought to Canterbury snow levelsstayed low and so, even in November, a night in a snow cave on a two day mountaineering trip was On the agenda. Andrea Yellowlees managed to get the biggest blisters Marty has ever seen. At the end of the year twelve Sixth Formers went on four different trips with other Sixth Formers from Rangi Ruru and St Andrews. The trips were a 200 km rafting trip down the Clarence river, the Three Passtrip (an alpine experience) the coast to coast trip (in 5 days not 1)and a caving rock-climbing trip to Charleston on the West Coast. There are always personal challenges on these trips and while not all experiencesmight be pleasant, the girls generally have found them to be very worthwhile and enjoyable. The suNival skills learnt can only be valuable. Our thanks go to Mick and his team from STAC. Steve Rees

Rafting on the Rakaia

Keeping warm requires initiative and flair

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Rock Climbing

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St Margaret's College, Spirit of Adventure For ten days in May I learnt how to sail and live with twenty five girl trainees and nine crew in confined quarters. I learnt what early rising and early morning swims meant - and ~his was only the beginning of my experience on the 32 metre (105feet) steel topsail schooner "Spirit of Adventure." We sailed from Lyttelton to Timaru, stopping in at Port Levy, Pigeon Bay and Akaroa _where we were greeted by snow on the deck In the morning, thankfully preventing the 6.30 swim. No one ever became accustomed to these swims but at least we remained clean. We visited the Akaroa township and spent a day in Timaru, being the first customers for the day at Kentucky Fried Chicken. The trainees were. split into four watches with six girls and a watch leader In each. We learnt all the sails, ropes, and how they functioned, foredeck, midships and aft. Each watch had a turn on 'specials' - dishes, navigation and

assisting the excellent chef (the food was delicious!) Our last day was Trainee Day. This took on a new dimension for the crew as instead of us lying back in the sun we attempted to sail in little or no wind while they relaxed, as best they could. Our voyage, Number 341, was filmed by the 'Mainland Touch' crew who stayed a night and immortalised us diving into the sea's dark depths at 6.30 a.m. It certainly was a terrific experience, bringing us together as we underwent the new sensations of rolling seas, seasickness and climbing the mast, and we reached new lows with our puns. "We're all in the same boat!" "I feel a wreck!" "The cook went overboard on this meal!" And "Has it sunk in yet?" will never be the same for me again. Annabel Glasson

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St Margaret'sCollege Duke of Edinburgh Awards

LEFT TO RIGHT: SEATED: Georgiana Bonifant, Catherine Sidey MIDDLE ROW: Georgina Talbot, Susan Pickenng, Kate Avery; Sarah Mills, Felicity Hunter-Weston BACK ROW: Clare Bridgeman, Katherine Murray, Sarah Dillon

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St Margaret'sCollege Young Enterprise 88 Zen Ye Zen 'Young Enterprise· consisted of eight students who put their accounting and economic skills into practice. Rachelle Hensen, Sarah Steele and Virginia Tothill steered the group through the financial pitfalls of making apple shortcake and apple pies - consumer testing revealed the shortcake to be more popular - selling to pupils and staff. The group throughly enjoyed the experience and returned a good dividend to shareholders at the end of the year.

Rachelle Hensen, Chairman Sarah Steele, Financial Director Viginia Tothill, Secretary

Young Enterprise - Zen Ye LEFT TO RIGHT STANDING: Rebecca Corkram. Kelly Smith, Sarah Steele, Susan Foster SEATED: Virginia Tothi/1,Rachelle Henson, Kerri Sutton, Marie Jacobs, Vivienne Smith

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Ouedos Caterers The beginning of the year was not a promising one for the group until we decided to start a catering business. The Company has completed four jobs over the year and earned a nice profit-a party for Mr Koopman's Japanese School, a cocktail party for Mrs Smith, a morning tea for the Staff as their good-bye to Mrs Smith and a 21st. All jobs were a great success and everyone throughly enjoyed preparing the food, although it was hard work. Jan Fraser, Chairman Sally Chamberlain, Financial Director Bronwyn Bedford, Secretary

Young Enterprise

Ouedos Caterers

LEFT TO RIGHT: FRONT ROW: Bronwyn Bedford, Melissa Souter, Sally Chamberlain, Julia Atkinson, Cara Knapp MIDDLE ROW: Angela Whiting, Bronwen Cox, Lisa-Jane Adams, Kathryn Newton BACK ROW: Jan Fraser,Andrea Yellowlees, Sarah Fell

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St Margaret's College AFS Report When asked to write about my year in New Zealand I had no idea where to begin. This year has rapidly become the best year of my entire life. I have built many fine memories In this beautiful country of yours. I have been blessed with many great friends and a wonderful family and the thought of returning home In January brings almost as much sorrow asjoy, I have taken part in many activities that I am really going to miss next year. I have especially enjoyed such things as being part of the senior debating team, the senior choir, seeing 'Godspell', attending the Stac Dance, horseridIng at the Gerards'and most of all visiting your public hospital There are also some things that I am not going to miss about my year here. Exciting activities such as biking in a nor wester and putting on the same green uniform everyday,are the things I would most like to forget. When I first came to St Margaret's College I was faced with many struggles and some very scared feelings;of finding my classes,meeting friends, and getting high marks seemed to be an impossibility. As the weeks gradually moved on, good things began to happen and I found myselfto be an accepted part of the seventh form. I then began to think that maybe I would survive this year. I must confess that even though we do speak relatively the same language I still had to make some adjustments to adequately convert myself to the Kiwi way of life, - culture shock was very much a part of my first few weeks in New Zealand.

Alycia Bolen I consider myself very lucky to have been sent to a country like New Zealand._I will always be thankful to AFSfor giving me the opportunity to come here. Although this year has had many ups and downs, overall it has been wonderful and I have grown and learned a lot from my experiences here. I appreciate all of the assistanceand encouragement I have gotten during this year. I would like to thank Mrs Gardiner and especially Mrs McKay for all the work they have done to make my year smoother. I want to also thank all of my teachers for their patience and consideration as I adjusted to their classesand the New Zealand system of learning. I wish to give a special "thank you" to Mrs Dawson for not only helping me as a member of her English class and of her form, but also welcoming me as another daughter to her warm and loving family. I will always be thankful for the love she and her family have given to me. Now a very special thank you to the members of the seventh form. You guys are the greatest!You have welcomed me into your homes and made not only the times we shared at school fun, but also provided for many fantastic weekends. I thank each and every one of you for the times we have shared.

I will conclude this with best wishes to all the girls of St Margaret's College. May you always be happy and smiling and make the most of the future to come. Bless You Alycia Bolen

A Letter From Brasil Southern Brasil, October, 1988. Here I am now in Brasil. feeling great. Brasil - well the soil is a different colour, the Amazon is basically unknown; it's amazing country. I am living in the South, 30 minutes by car away from Porto Alegre, which is quite a big city. My city is a little like Christchurch in size, but otherwise it looks like Germany as it is of German colonisation. Every state has a nickname and they are very proud of their colonisation. My fam_ily- I think they are the best thing about my year here; 1fI didn't have a neat family, I think it would have been terrible. They are typical Brasilians- always happy, uncomplicated and I love them very much. We all get on so well together. The Government has definately got big problems. The county is in economic ruin and gets worse every day. The inflation is ridiculous. When I arrived S1.00 US equalled 100 crusados, and now the same dollar is equal to 520 crusadosl The problem is the inflation qoes up four to six times faster than the wages. Going to the supermarket is the worst part of the week. The trend (only way!) to make money at the moment is to get a passport, fly to Buenos Aires, buy American dollars at the bank rate, come back to Brasiland sell them on the Black Market. There are people sleeping outside the Federal Police waiting to get passports! . Since I have been here the slums - 'favellas' have grown bigger and bigger People who can't keep up with inflation and all the other problems flee to the roadsidesand build their houses out of what they find at the rubbish dump. The dump has people waiting for the rubbish to arrive - they would go crazy 1fthey were presented with our dump! I often go walking around the favellas, and even with old clothes on I look different; everyone staresand little children laugh. They are all dirty and wearing minimum clothes even on freezing days. The sewerage is around the houses and it's horrible. But what they have they make the most of; the houses are clean and always swept. They are very religious and happy people. What I'd really like to do with my life is help these people. I am at school at the moment in a Portuguese class.School starts at 7.30 a.m. and finishes at 12.00. There is a big fence and a big spiky gate with a guard on all round _thes_cho_ol It - a bit IntImIdatIng at first but now it is OK. Sometimes I teach English to my class,but it's so hard talking slowly and they don't understand my accent as it's·a lot different to an American onel America is the life support system of Brasil without the U.S.A. Brasil would die - its horrible! I miss St Margaret's and all my friends. New Zealander's are so lucky to have such advanced schooling. _Yes - I can speak Portuguese,and understand nearly everyt_h,ng.It ~as one of the hardest things I've ever done in my life, but It was worth ,t. I hope I'll be able to use my new language to help A.F.S.or for some other reason. Well must fly now. Lots of love Myken - In Brasilhaving the time of her life. Myken Stewart Form 6, 1987

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St Margaret'sCollege A.F.S. Italy

7th Form Camp at St. Andrews Lodge This year the seventh form, once again, were offered the opportunity of spending a week at the St Andrews Outdoor Education Centre with a group of American A.F.S.students. Three of us were able to go Rachael Inch, Susannah Stock and myself. We were among about fifteen other school students from the Christchurch area, this made a total of approximately thirty young people. The course ran from August 1stto August 5th. Upon arrival we were split into three groups and each assigned an instructor. On the first day we were introduced to many activities which would be familiar to all those who had taken part in one of the school trips up there. These stressedthe develop ment of trust and leadership qualities. The following day we spent skiing at Mt Hutt. This was an excellent day which the Americans enjoyed especially,as many of them had never skied before. The next two days would probably have been the pinnacle of the trip.We hiked up to a basin adjacent to Craigieburn Ski-field. The rest of the day was spent bu1ld1ngsnow caves. I think it was due to our lack of expertise rather than anything else that they turned out to be rather unsuccessful. But being so tired we didn't notice the extent of how uncomfortable they were, although we did suffer the consequences for the next two days. We spent our last day, Friday, abseiling, rock climbing and walking through Cave Stream. Then back to Christchurch. I think for all of us it was a very valuable and memorable experience. Apart from learning many practical skills it was a great chance to meet new people and develop some lasting friendships. Lastly on behalf of the three of us I would like to extend our thanks to Ms Begg for her part in organising this trip. Emily Templeton

Gina and I were chosen for a three month exchange visit to Italy as part of the A.F.S.scheme, leaving at the beginning of December 1987. We travelled with a group of twenty one New Zealand students, stopping over for two days in Singaporewhere Julie Britnell had the pleasure of taking us shopping! A week in Rome was a real culture shock as with other students from all over the world we took in the sights. Then, after sad farewells, we left to meet our families. I lived in Savona with a sister my age and two younger brothers. We spent weekends in Celle Ligure, a beautiful seaside resort and during Christmas I was in my thermals, hitting the snow, in the Dolomites. The Italian people are ultra friendly, hugs and kissesall the time. They are very expressive, emotional and loving - the guys were gorgeous, tall, dark and handsome. Gina stayed in the very north of Italy, the city of Turin,with two teenage sisters and a five year old brother who constantly corrected her Italian. She too was treated warmly by her new family and lived as an Italian. School has its moments, top of the class in English but mainly letter writing and learning Italian in the other classes. School hours were from 8 to 12am. At lunchtime all shops closed and two to three hours were spent eating lunch which was one of the most important meals of the day - though to Italians every meal was important. Spare time was usually spent in a cafe relaxing with friends. In the evenings, after dinner, we usually went out to a nightclub where to my surprise they would play English music, not that they knew what they were singing. Inevitably the day came when we had to say goodbye to friends and family and we met up again in Rome with the other students, again goodbyes though we tried to think of them as "see you later." To anyone who is thinking of applying for A.F.S.we say "Bucho Fortuna". Rachael Inch Gina Gough

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St Margaret'sCollege Inter-School Christian Fellowship Report For the tirst time, this year St Margaret's has had an Inter School Christian Fellowship group. The group started in April and has grown steadily Our main aim has been to help support and encourage Christianity within the school and to discuss issues which are relevant to us as Christians. We ran an Assembly at which Melanie Jelgersma spoke of her trip to Fiji and we have also run a sweet stall to raise money for I.S.C.F.groups in Fiji. We have has a good year with the group with lots of great fellowship and fun and we are looking forward to an even better year in 1989. Linda Murray

Inter-School Christian Fellowship LEFT TO RIGHT Emma-Louise Davey, Joanne Francis, Sarah Currie, Linda Murray (leader}, Penelope Hinton, Dawn Madden, Melanie Jelgersma, Rebecca Eaton.

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St Margaret's College Peer Support Report This has been another year when our Peer Support programme has operated successfully With an intense period at the beginning of the year. both ·supporters' and ·supportees' made comments about the positive benefits of the programme for setting into our school life. It has been great to see 7th and 3rd form girls meeting and talking in times other than those programmed just for Peer Support. Thanks especially to Peer Support Leaders who ·gave up' study time for this.

Peer Support Leaders FRONT Maia Lewis, Leanne Butterfield MIDDLE: Debra Hales, Susannah Stock, Alice Gilroy, Emily Stokes, Julie Dawson BACK: Pamela Gerard, Miranda McDonald, Suzanne Dawson, Emma Trott.

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St Margaret's College HOUSE REPORTS KONINI Well, well, well, 'Purple Power' really excelled itself this year. didn't it? Firstly,swimming sports. Koninians all sat themselves down and prepared themselves for a day of yelling, clapping and triumph! Purple hats. T-shirts.ribbons. flags, sunglasses.shorts. socks, teddy bears,etc.. all dominated the other house colours in the crowd. With a third place in the swimming, Koninians seemed to think that they could better this by getting second in the athletics. With some impressive individual displays, we also had some very pleasing team efforts in the sack relay and egg and spoon relay. Mentions must deservedly go to Pam Gerard, Denise King. Kirsty Rutherford, Nicola McGoverne, Margaret Frazer,Emma Calder and Jane Parker. 1988 was a year for Konini to be greedy We won the house hockey 7-0 and we just managed to win the house netball. By the time it came to house debates. we thought we had better let another house win. Thanks to Emily Templeton, Katrina Roen and Jane Parker who took time to write up a debate and again thanks to the chess team for winning the house chess. Keep up the successful list of achievements and keep that house spirit going. 'Purple must never die'. Good luck for 1989. Thanks Pam for your help and support and thanks also to everyone who offered help in some way throughout the year and made my job a little easier.

Deb Hales

KOWHAI Kowhai members seemed to take a while to remember what house spirit was all about this year and we could only manage a fifth place in the swimming. But thank you to those who did brave the depths and entered in events. Specialcongratulations to all those members who gained places. It was obvious Kowhaiarians weren't about to see a repeat performance in the athletic sports and the improvement in participation was great to see. Kowhai once again showed that athletics was its forte, gaining a terrific third place. Special congratulations to the senior relay team who gained first place and everybody else who gained places. House Day was also a great success with our hockey players showing they had been listening to Miss Morgan's tips, as they hammered Mat,po 1-0 and Rimu 1-0, only to be beaten by Konini in the final. The netballers also did extremely well. For the first year we had house debates instead of house plays (lucky 6th formers). Thank you to Emma Trott, Tessa Collingwood and Katie Freeman, who gained a well earned fourtn. Congratulations to all Kowhai members who have gained mentions. workbars. pockets and colours throughout the year. Finally, a big thank you to Emma, my deputy, for everything she has done to make my job a lot easier. Best of luck for 1989 and the future.

Julie Dawson

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St Margaret'sCollege House Reports MANUKA This year was not successful in the points category, but nevertheless this did not stop us from having tremendous house spirit and fun. The swimming sports were not a success, and having our star swimmer, Phillipa Langrell,out with a broken wrist did not help. We came third in the house crocodile, thanks to the solo effort of Anna Hill. Next came the athletic sports where we could only improve. I would like to thank the 5th years for trying to help me organize everyone into at least 4 heats. We also managed to gain a place in the skipping, egg and spoon and sack relays.Congratulations to Deborah Wall who gained many points for our house. House Day was very successful with everyone having heaps of fun. This year instead of house plays we had house debating. Our team: Alycia Bolen (American import!), Nicola Dodwell and Camilla Butterfield put up a strong fight against Kowhai and represented our house extremely well. Last of all I would like to thank all those who gained house points in any way - mentions, pockets, colours, honours, workbars, etc., and a very special thanks to my Vice-Captain Leanne, who did a superbjob as Captain on House Day and for all the time she put in when I was unavailable. Good luck next year and may you have better successin the future. Maia Lewis

MATIPO Matipo House has had a great year. Everybody has contributed something, whether it was towards the swimming sports, athletics or house chess. We proved ourselvesbrilliant swimmers, especiallyRebecca Stamers-Smith, Kate Stamers-Smith, Sarah Dillon, Keryn Maguire and Stephanie Mainprize. We also showed our team spirit and effort in the relays, winning both the senior and junior school relays and coming second in the 3rd and 4th form relay.However, we didn't quite get first place overall Rimu beat us by a narrow margin - so in return we beat them in the athletic sports (coming fifth). House Day was a lot of fun and as usual House lunch was the highlight, an event in which Mr Summerlee always participates. Best of luck to Matipo for next year. Brightly and I have really enjoyed captaining you this year. Thank you! Susannah Stock

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St Margaret's College House Reports (continued) RIMU Excellent house spirit gained Rimu the house swimming cup - this was due to our talented swimmers /Juliet Koopman. Emily Rudkin. Gill Fox. Fizz Hunter-Weston) and all the loyal Rimuians who entered lots of events and may not have gained placings. Unfortunately, the athletic sports were not so memorable. However. our senior relay team came second and Cinda and Vic Clouston winning cups. Rimu also showed skill in badminton where we gained first, and chess where we were placed second. House Day was enjoyed by all - hockey and netball were great fun /thanks to our Standard 3 and 4 cheer leaders)and this year house plays were replaced by house debates - we came third. We also had some excellent individual results from the junior athletic sports. as well as a second in the house relay - well done! Congratulations to those who gained pockets, colours. honours. workbars and PE. awards. Thanks to all Rimuians for your great house spirit this year. especially the enthusiastic juniors. Finally, thanks to Charlotte. my Vice-Captain, for all her help throughout the year. Best of luck for the future - RIMU RULESFOREVER!! Alice Gilroy

RATA Rata was off to a great start this year with the swimming sports. Although we did win. everyone competed with great house spirit. the highlight of the day being victory in the house crocodile. Athletics has always been Rata'sforte and this year was no exception. We won. of course. and it was done in splendid style. With the dismissal of house plays it was onto house debates. and what a successthey were! Rata proved to be in outstanding form yet again and came out as the clear winner. This year has been a wonderful year with lots of house spirit, which is good to see. Keep it up for future years. Finally, I would like to thank my Vice-Captain. Suzi,for her great support and help. Without her support this year would not have proved to be so successful. Best of luck to next year's Rataians. Emily Stokes

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St Margaret'sCollege Interview with Miss Morgan a. "As you were a student of St Margaret's College what are your memories of St Margaret's as a pupil? A. I was heavily involved with sport, I didn't do enough school work.

a. "What was the first sport you played?" A. We played in the sandpit - I was always dirty! We also practised sack racesand I began tennis at the age of five.

a. What are your plans for retirement? A. I thought you'd ask me that. Can I say this - 'mind your own business'.I've got severalideas but no decisionsuntil after Christmas. I'll still do my tramping, swimming and gardening but it's the idea of doing what I want when I want that will be great and not having time dictate to me. Even though I've been at St Margaret's most of my life I've still kept up my interests outside of school time and I'll be very busy doing them.

Thank you Miss Morgan - and all the very best.

a. Did you enjoy school academically? A. Some parts of it I did, some I didn't. Closeto my last important examsI broke my nose badly, which made work very difficult as it was extremelypainful. At the same time there was also pressurefor me to jump a high-:jump Commonwealth record - which took extra time to practise - even the academic staff encouraged me. a. Did you always want to be a P.E. teacher? What inspired you to become one? A. I did think of Physiotherapy and I also wanted to go to Art School but my PE. teacher and Mrs Young - the Principal at the time - thought I had the discipline and sporting background to become a P.E. teacher. Discipline wasn't a problem even in those days. I did my degree in Australia as there wasn't one in New Zealand at the time.

a. Have you travelled abroad? A. I went to Australia to train but I also lived in England for just over two years where I was a chauffeur, typist - a 'frightfully bad' one, and I did lots of teaching and coaching of hockey. a. What are the highlights of your time at St Margaret's as a teacher? A. Beating Linwood in atrocious conditions to win the South Island hockey Tournament for the first time. Also going from bottom of the Saturday hockey grade in one year to win it in the following year.

a. Do you have a favourite holiday place? A. No, not really as long as I've got my camping gear, 'I couldn't give a damn where I go'.

a. How did you come to be called 'Wendy'? A. My sisteris about three and three quarter years older then me and when I was due to be born at home, our doctor asked her, while she was waiting for Mum, what she was reading. She explained it was a Plunket book with a pattern of the new baby. The doctor then asked its name, she replied 'Wendy' - obviously she had been reading 'Peter Pan and Wendy'. I managed to be called Diana for the first fortnight of school, however, as my sisterwas there at the same time, everyone changed it to Wendy. Later on, when I went to Australia where I tried again to be called Diana, I met a man at a party, he asked me where I was from and after replying New Zealand and Christchurch,he inquired if I knew a Wendy Morgan? I replied 'That's me'. Since then I've been doomed and have given up trying to be called Diana.

"My passion tor scooters comes from a friend in Auckland, A saving in petrol' she said. Fifi died - 125 miles/gallon - and now I've got Suzie."

Retirement Lane

Take your marks "quick and busy"

Annabel Glasson

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St Margaret'sCollege Athletics Captain: Annabel Glasson Vice-Captain: Julie Dawson The athletics season provided perfect weather for all heats to be completed in time for finals day - this year it was a twilight meeting at OEII. Spectacular competition was witn·essedand enjoyed by the enthusiastic supporters with a new record set at 7 .8 seconds in the senior girls 60 metres, by Deborah Wall. Even better results were achieved at the Secondary Inter-schoolsmeeting where there were three firsts, six seconds and four thirds. A team of nine was sent to the S.I.S.S. Athletics Championships in Dunedin where the senior girls relay gained a second and Deborah Wall a third in the 100metres.The senior relay will compete at the S.S.National Athletics Championships at Christchurch in December. The Junior Sports were held on 13th October and the

Champions were: 9 years - Lisa de Vere, 10years - Melissa Rhodes, ll years - Kylie Smith, 12years - Sarah Pearse, 13 years - Chloe Sanders. The excellent coaching from Mr Graeme Daly and Mr Joe Leota at St Andrews continues to spur on our athletes and it is greatly appreciated. . Many sincere thanks go also to my hard working deputy Julie Dawson, to the SportsCouncil and to Miss Mangos and Miss Morgan. All the very best to Miss Morgan who, over the years, has added to the success of St Margaret's College athletes, not only as a P.E.teacher and coach but_also as a fellow athlete. Good luck to all for future athletic seasons. Colours reawarded: Deborah Wall, Annabel Glasson, Julie Dawson, Pamela Gerard, Lucinda Clouston Colours awarded: Denise King Pockets reawarded: Joanna Paterson Pockets awarded: Sally Pepper, Miriam Radich, Lisa-Jane Adams, Amy Robens

Athletics LEFT TO RIGHT: (FRONT) Louise Mowat, Pamela Gerard, Denise King, Lucinda Clouston, Vanessa Simpson, _MelissaAnnand, Lee Rutherford, Anna Hiatt, Margaret Fraser (SECOND ROW) Bndget MacDonald, Enca McLauchlan, Emma-Lowse Davey, Knsten Stewart, Amy Robens, Annabel Glasson, Julie Dawson, Deborah Wall, Emma Calder, K,rsty _Wear,Sally _Pepper(THIRD ROW) K,rsty Rutherford, Francesca Rudkin, Bronwyn Taylor, Victoria Scott, Amie Kebbe/1,Kylie McIntosh, Maia Lewis, v,ctona Clouston, Joanna Paterson, Mmam Radich, Nicola McGoverne (BACK)Jane Parker, Lisa-Jane Adams, Sarah Dillon

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Athletic Champions LEFT TO RIGHT: /TOP) Margaret Fraser /MIDDLE) Denise King, Sally Pepper, Deborah Wall /SEATED) Chloe Sanders, Miriam Radich,

Kirsty Wear

Badminton Captain: Imagen Dickie Vice-Captain: Leanne Butterfield

This year has seen a heartening increase in the success and popularity of badminton at St Margarets. Four teams were entered in the Wednesday Competitions with the 'D' team comprised entirely of third formers who will be a good investment for the future. The 'A' team finished up fifth overall and was first overall in the Quadrangular Tournament. Our thanks go to Mrs Jones for her usual fine administration and to Mrs O'Brien, Mrs Nemer and Mr Ron Smith. My thanks go to Leanne Butterfield for being a very enthusiastic Vice-Captain. Colours reawarded: Sharon Bond Colours: lmogen Dickie Pockets: Justine Graham. Leanne Butterfield

'A' Badminton LEFT TO RIGHT: /STANDING) Mrs Jones, Justine Graham /SEATED) Imagen Dickie (Captain). Leanne Butterfield, Sharon Bond

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St Margaret'sCollege Cricket

Cricket Team LEFT TO RIGHT: (FRONT) Annabel Tapley, Suzanne Dawson, Annabel Glasson, Bridgit Sissons, Suzanne Jamison (MIDDLE) Julie Dawson, Bridget Foley, Annabel Skelton, Katharine Tapley, Lee Rutherford (BACK) Gillian Fox, Kathryn Newton, Clare Bridgeman

Captain: Annabel Glasson Vice-Captain: Suzi Dawson This year, unfortunately, we were only able to enter one team in the Wednesday Competition of 'average' cricket. This shorter version of the game played between schools, consists of 24 overs played by 12 batsmen with the final score being divided by the numbers of outs. However, this lack of numbers did not quell our energy or enthusiasm, and the 'A' team went on to win every game. Mr Tothill has again, with Mr Skelton. ensured that we not only broadened our skills but also enjoyed the practices and games through their excellent coaching and support during the '88 season. Many thanks must also go to Suzi Dawson. my deputy, to the impressive'A' team for our successand to Miss Mangos and Miss Morgan. Hopefully, cricket numbers will start to pick up in the future. Pockets reawarded: A. Glasson. S. Dawson, G. Fox Pocket awarded: A. Skelton

THE RIDDLE OF CRICKET

You have two sides; One out in the field and one in. Each man that's in the side that's in, goes out, and when he's out he comes in and the next man goes in until he's out. When ·they are all out, the side that's out comes in and the side that's been in goes out and tries to get those coming in, out! Sometimes you get men still in and not out. When both sides have been in and out, including the not outs, then that's the END OF THE GAME! HOWZAT!

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St Margaret'sCollege Cross-Country Captain: Julie Dawson This year was the second time StMargaret'sheld its own crosscountry at St Andrews College. Numbers were down drastically from last year, proving that as far as running four kilometres around a boys·school jumping over hurdles was concerned, once was enough for most girls. Despite this,

competition was fierce at the top, producing some excellent results.1stJunior - KirstyWeir, 1stIntermediate - Lee Rutherford and 1stSenior - Denise King. Following this was the Canterbury Inter-School CrossCountry and, despite tough competition, the senior team managed a terrific 3rd place. Congratulations to everybody else who suNived the gruelling course. Our keenest runners also competed in a Christchurch road race,with the senior team once again coming 3rd and Melissa Annand gaining 6th place in the Individual Junior Event.

Cross-Country LEFT TO RIGHT: (FRONT) Margaret Fraser, Rose Gerard, Elanor Baldwin, Diana Lill, Melissa Annand, Amanda Richards, Rebecca Graham, Charlotte Rebbeck, Lee Rutherfora (MIDDLE) Johanna Lucas, Angela West, Dawn Fox, Karen Roberts, Julia Carpenter, Shannon Darby, Katherine Cambridge, Julia Savi//,Amy Robens, Penelope Schulz, Kirsty Wear (BACK) Louise Mowat, Denise King, Lucy Thompson, Julie Dawson, Amie Kebbe/1,Lucinda Clouston, Phillippa Langre/1,Kate Thompson, Miriam Radich

Inter-School Cross-Country LEFT TO RIGHT: (FRONT) Sarah Blackburn, Kerry Lawrence, Kelly Wood, Melanie Cumming (MIDDLE) Rebecca Greenslade, Annabel Cameron-Lewis, Natasha Graham (BACK) Celia Cameron-Lewis, Madeleine Johnson, Chloe Sanders, Kylie Smith, Belinda Cartwright

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St Margaret's College Rhythmical Gymnastics Captain: Francesca Rudkin Vice-Captain: Victoria Stableforth It has been a very successfulyear for the rhythmical gym club. The club has grown, with a great surge of upcoming talent shining through . . Resultsgained in the interschool competitions were: Laura Martin and Georgiana Fitzsimmons 3rd, Anna Ensor and Caroline Speight 2nd. We are very grateful to Mrs Ward for the time she has spent coaching us throughout the year and I would like to thank Victoria Stableforth for being a supportive Vice-Captain. Pockets: Caroline Speight, Anna Ensor Pocket reawarded: Francesca Rudkin

Rythmical Gym Club LEFT TO RIGHT: (FRONT) Anna Ensor, Francesca Rudkin, Georgina Talbot, Georgiana Pringle, Felicity Hunter-Weston (BACK) Harriet Sandeman, Johanna Roper, Caroline Speight, Laura Martin, Rachel Coates, Georgiana Fitzsimmons

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St Margaret'sCollege Gymnastics Captain: Lucinda Clouston Vice-Captain: Joanna Scott The Inter-Secondary Gymnastics Competitions were once again held at Cowles Stadium. Congratulations must go to Janet Ballantyne on her individual placing of 4th in Grade 5 and to Nicky MacKenzie for coming 1st in the National Championships, National Elite Grade, and for being a member of the New Zealand team competing in Australia. The team resultswere: Grade 5 placed 3rd and Grade 6 placed 3rd. This year's gymnastics awards were a bit of a shock for some. Better luck next year troops and congratulations to those who did pass.

I would like to thank everyone for the successof the Open Gymnastic Night and the eating of strawberriesand ice-cream without indigestion. A massive thank you to Miss Mangos for practically living in the gymnasium so that she may help us and a special thanks to Jo Scott for all her much needed support. Colours reawarded: Janet Ballantyne, Lucinda Clouston, Nicky MacKenzie Colour awarded: Rose Gerard Pockets awarded: Fiona McKenzie, Julie Paterson, Elizabeth Rebbeck, Joanna Scott

Gymnastics LEFT TO RIGHT: (FRONT) Rebecca Stamers-Smith, Julie Paterson, Malina Stiver, Lee Rutherford, Janna Fitzsimmons (SECOND ROW) Rose Gerard, Anna Savi/I, Joanna Scott, Lucinda Clouston, Nicola MacKenzie, Janet Ballantyne, Felicity Champion (THIRD ROW) Sarah Morris, Suzanne Craig, Amanda Croft, Emily Rudkin, Annabel Butterfield, Nikki Latham, Katherine Cambridge, Laura Martin, Georgiana Fitzsimmons (BACK)Alice Hazlett, Elizabeth Rebbeck, Joanna Paterson, Fiona MacKenzie, Samantha Wells, Hannah Blackmore

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St Margaret's College Hockey Captain: Maia Lewis Vice-Captain: Pamela Gerard The Wednesday competition introduced a new section called the Premier Grade which our 'A' team entered. Every second week we played our games on turf, which everyone found a great experience, and we learned how not to fall overl We reached the final without losing a game and played Linwood - whom we had beaten on grass earlier in the year - and it proved to be the highlight of our season. We lost two players through injuries but still managed to win 3-2. At Quad, held at Columba College, Dunedin, we again managed to win, beating Columba, Craighead and St Hilda's. The South Island Tournament was held in Oamaru this year and we were able to attend, in the August holidays, having sold many, many bars of chocolate and it proved to be a great

experience. We must thank our coach Isobel Thompson for building our knowledge, skillsand team spirit and also thank parents and supporters for their backing. We faced some very tough games ending first in our section to go through to the semi final which we lost only after playing extra time. Our final game (to play off for third or fourth) we drew 3-3. Everyone lacked their normal energy. Maybe too much food at Noodles the night before. We have been very pleased with our results throughout the year and we all know we owe it to our coach. Thanks heaps again to parents and supporters who have yelled their way through the games and to Mrs Hargreaves, Mrs Thompson, Mrs Hiatt, Mr Daly and Miss Morgan for their assistance. A very special thank you to Isobel for coaching the 'A' team this year. Thank you Pam for taking over my place as Captain at Oamaru in August (I hear she leads a mean haka). Pockets reawarded: Julia Savill, colours reawarded: Maia Maia Lewis Lewis, Pamela Gerard, Hayley McKay.

Senior ~, Hockey Team LEFT TO RIGHT (FRONT) Julia Savi/I, Victoria Morris, Pamela Gerard (Vice-Captain}, Maia Lewis (Captain}, Emily Stokes, Emma Calder (MIDDLE) Kathryn Freeman, Rebecca Cockram, Hayley McKay, Melissa Souter, Anna Hill (BACK)Jane Parker, Lisa-Jane Adams, Annabel Glasson

3rd Form .:A'Hockey Team LEFT TO RIGHT (FRONT} Anna Adair, Anna Hiatt, Juliet Koopman, Jacqueline Rozental (MIDDLE) Megan Greenwood, Nikki Latham, Margaret Fraser, Diana Lill, Katherine Cambridge (BACK) Kate Thompson, Kirsty Wear, Claire Egen, Kylie Bisman

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St Margaret'sCollege Hockey

Junior School Hockey Team LEFT TO RIGHT:/FRONT) Sarah Blackburn, Kylie Smith /MIDDLE) Susanna Hawkins, Stephanie Mainprize /BACK) Chloe Sanders, Chizuru Suzuki, Amanda McBeath, Sarah Pearse

Horse Trials The Inter-Secondary Schools' One Day Horse TrialsEvent was held at Riccarton Race Course on Sunday 31st July. The 'A' team. after completing the dressage, cross-country and show

jumping phases. finished in 4th place overall. Our supportive team coach. Mrs Lightfoot, was very satisfied with everyone getting a clear round in the cross-country phase.

Jenny Wells

LEFT TO RIGHT:/STANDING)Susan Mccaul, Elizabeth Rebbeck, Mrs Lightfoot, Joanna Scott /SEATED)Lucy Patterson, Amanda Brown, Lee Rutherford, Chantelle Millar, Jennifer Wells

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St Margaret's College Lifesaving Report Captain : Nicky Thorpe Vice-Captain: Julia Savill Within the first week of term numbers leapt to a record high, with approximately fifteen awards available. With the new lifesaving syllabus starting last year, awards have become increasingly difficult to achieve, but I hope to see the numbers remain high for the following years. We entered three teams in the Monica Thacker lnterschool

Competition and we were thrilled with our placings of 3rd, 5th and 10th. Our sincerest thanks must go to Neil Lanyon for his continuous work and effort during the first term. I would also like to thank Miss Mangos for her support and also my deputy, Julia Savill, who has been very supportive. Colours awarded: Nicola Thorpe Julia Savill Pockets reawarded: Keryn Maguire Kit Sidey Pockets awarded: Sarah Dillon Elizabeth Sellar

Monica Thacker Lifesaving LEFT TO RIGHT: Julia Savi/I, Victoria Clouston, Keryn Maguine, Catherine Sidey, Nicola Thorpe

Netball

'A' Netball Team LEFT TO RIGHT: /FRONT) Annabel Tapley,Julie Dawson (Vice-Captain), Debra Hales (Captain), Keryn Maguire /BACK) Gillian Fox, Alice

Hazlett, Anne/I Husband, Den,se King, Louise Mowat

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St Margaret'sCollege Netball Captain: Debra Hales

Vice-Captain: Julie Dawson

Every year the number of girls wishing to play netball increases,and this year we had teams ranging from A-H as well as three 3rd form teams and two Form 2 teams. The 'A' team began the season by being relegated to the Senior ReserveB. The grade proved to be within our grasp and we finis, ,ed second overall. Having come second in the Quad tournament, our next challenge was the South Island Tournament, where ·we strug-

glPd and strived through lnvercargill's wind and rain and managed to gain a place in the semi-finals.Although we lost the semi-final, it was good to end the season on such a high note. Congratulations must also go to Denise King and Louise Mowat who both made the Canterbury U18 team. Julie Dawson joined these two girls to be named in a Young Development Squad for promising players. Heaps of thanks go to our loyal parent supporters and to Miss Mangos, Mrs McGoverne, Mrs McGuire and our coach, Adrianne Hayes. Last, but not least, I would like to thank Julie Dawson for her help as Vice-Captain. Good luck for next season - how about the finals at the S.I.Tournament next year?

Intermediate 'A' Netball Team LEFT TO RIGHT: (ON GROUND) Amanda McBeath (FRONT) Anna Sturge, Madeleine Johnson, Penny Skelton, Bianca Nielsen (MIDDLE) Sharen Hills, Chizuru Suzuk( Mrs Oliver (BACK) Kylie Smith, Chloe Sanders

Junior 'A' Netball Team LEFT TO RIGHT: (FRONT) Nicola McGoverne, Bridget MacDonald, Mellanie Payne, Nicola Oakley (BACK) Kate Mowat, Kylie McIntosh,

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St Margaret's College Skiing Captain: Alice Gilroy

There was very little skiing to be had this year. Most of our Sunday trips were cancelled due to lack of snow or poor weather. The 2 that did happen were brilliant. Unfortunately the annual Inter-SecondarySchool Ski Races

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were also cancelled, and the S.M.C.Ski Team were not given the chance to retain last year's title of 'The FastestGirl's Team'. The team were really disappointed - not only about 'what could have been', but also about the celebration dinner we had planned for afterwards! It has been great fun being part of the School Ski Team, and I wish next years' team lots of fun, and good luck. Win back those cups in 1989!

FRONT: Emily Rudkin, Annabel Tapley BACK: Alice Gilroy, Pamela Gerard, Mrs McDonald

Squash Report Captain: Felicity Hunter-Weston Vice-Captain: Alice GIiroy

Once again squash has retained its popularity and its high standard of playing, with large numbers of younger girls some promising players - joining. All who played were enthusiastic and keen. This year 4 teams were placed at various levels in the Interschool competition. Everyone did their best and at times this was rewarded with quite a number of wins. Many thanks to Mr Sissonsfor giving up his time to coach us. Thanks to Mr Reesfor his support ~nd interest and also to other members of staff for transport. Thanks also to Alice for her continued support and encouragement, as vice-captain, to all throughout the season.

"A" Squash Team FRONT: Bridget Sissons MIDDLE: Alice Gilroy, Felicity Hunter-Weston BACK: Kirsten Gray

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St Margaret'sCollege Softball Report Captain: Maia Lewis Vice-Captain: Pam Gerard This year we has 5 teams. The A team were fortunate enough to have coaching from the United Senior Mens' Team, ace pitcher Gerard Graeme and his loyal catcher - Errol. We managed to reach the final with only one loss.Unfortunately. the final was not one of our better games and we lost to Aranui 11-7.

The B team did not start off too well because they were playing in the A-grade, however, they improved towards the end of the season, winning most of their games. The other teams recorded some creditable wins and also improved as the season went on. A special thank must go to Miss Mangos for her coaching of the B, C and 3rd form teams. Also I would like to thank Pam Gerard,my vice-captain, for all her help /and for not denting as many balls this year) and also to Kirsten Jones for all her advice and support. Good luck to all the teams next year and one word of warning - have fun doing the bags every lunch hour!

TO RIGHT: Senior 'A' Softball Team LEFT BACK ROW· Amy Robens, Emma Calder MIDDLE ROW: Justine Graham, Kirsten Jones, Sally Pepper, Kelly Smith FRONT ROW: Bronwyn Taylor, Pamela Gerard, Maia Lewis, Alice Gilroy, Lynn Gambone

, s f b II 'T. LEFT TO RIGHT: Junior 'A 0 t a ,eam FRONT ROW: Mellanie Payne, Kate Brazier, Sarah Williams, Rebecca Rock-Evans 1

SECOND ROW: Joanne McNeice, ElanorBaldwin, Margaret Fraser BACK ROW: Nicola McGoverne, Sophie Buxton, Fraeona Heller

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St Margaret's College Swimming

Swimming LEFT TO RIGHT FRONT ROW: Emma-Louise Davey, Rebecca Stamers-Smith, Shannon Darby, Juliet Koopman, Phillippa Langre/1,Sarah Dillon, Victoria Clouston, Keryn Maguire MIDDLE ROW: Amie Kebbe/1,Lucinda Clouston, Kate Stamers-Smith, Felicity Hunter-Weston BACK ROW: Imagen Dickie, Gillian Fox, Anna Macauley, Emily Rudkin, Sarah Scott, Nicola McGoverne

Tennis Captain: Debra Hales Vice-Captain: Julia Savill To start off the tennis season this year we hosted the summer quad tournament. and with the added advantage of home support, we were placed second overall in the tennis. After competing in the interschool competition, we made it to the /\-Grade' final against Villa Maria. We lost 5 matches to I after some very close games. I would like to thank Mrs Jennings for her coaching skills and also Miss Morgan. Finally, thanks to Julia for her support throughout the year. Good luck for 1989.

3rd Form Junior ''A" Tennis LEFT TO RIGHT: FRONT ROW: Belinda Thompson MIDDLE ROW: Emma Giles, Kate Thompson BACK: Bridget Macdonald

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St Margaret'sCollege Swimming 1988 Captain: Phillippa Langrell Vice-Captain: Sarah Dillon This year sports day got off to an uncertain start, the weather being the main problem. But after a few initial setbacks, the swimming got under way and everyone seemed to enjoy thems':'1ves very much. lnterschool this year was held on Wednesday 9th March. St Margaret's performed well, gaining one second and three thirds. Ttie Quad was held here at St Margaret's on a very hot day, luckily! We finished a close second to Rangi. My thanks must go to Miss Mangos and Miss Morgan. Thank you also to Neil Lanyon who spent a lot of time with

some of the more advanced swimmers at Centennial Pool in the mornings. Lastly thank-you to Sarah Dillon, my Vice-Captain who filled in for me when l could not be here, the Sports Council and all the seniors who so willingly volunteered their assistance throughout the year. Awards Colours reawarded: Felicity Hunter-Weston Kate Stamers-Smith Keryn Magurie Sarah Dillon Pockets awarded:

Julia Savill Lucinda Clouston Sarah Scott

Swimming Champions LEFT TO RIGHT: Nicola McGoverne, Kate Stamers-Smith, Keryn Maguire, Rebecca Stamers-Smith, Stephanie Mainprize

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LEFT TO RIGHT: Anna Savi!/, Julia Savi//, Rebecca Cockram, Debra Hales

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St Margaret'sCollege Touch Rugby Captain: Fiona McKenzie Vice-Captain: Sarah Scott This was a new sport for St Margarets and over the short season we had a couple of wins, a few draws and a couple of losses!As we progressed further into the season, the practices got harder, the games got faster and the ball skills progressed dramatically. I would like to thank Mr Reesfor his determination and valuable coaching skills,Billy Teva,a regular touch-rugby player himself, who gave the girls a few pointers and Mrs Jones for her support. Last but not least, I would like to thank my deputy, Sarah Scott, and Anna Hill for their support. Best of luck for next season.

Touch Rugby LEFT TO RIGHT FRONT ROW· Melanie-Jane Muirson, Julie Paterson, Vivienne Smith MIDDLE ROW: Katherine Murray, Melissa Annand, Jacinda Clark, Melanie Pierson, Fiona Mckenzie, Fayen Wong, Karen Roberts, Sarah Scott, Sharlene Cooper BACK ROW: Lucy Thompson, Annabel Mackenzie, Anna Hill, Angela West.

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St Margaret's College Tramping Club Captain: Anna Coop The first tramp of the season was to Paterson Lodge with a group of 20 girls and 4 keen teachers and one stray old girl, Mandy Chater. We all managed to battle the elements and stagger up Woolshed Hill, frighten off over-friendly keas at 5.00 am and brush up on our bivvy-making and rivercrossing skills. Another tramp was planned in Term 2 but

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called off due to lack of numbers. The last tramp in the 3rd term was up the Hawdon River to the Hawdon Hut. The next day we all went up to Walkers Pass- some eager people climbed on a bit further, then back to Paterson Lodge in the rain. This tramp was a lot harder, but it was enjoyed by all. A big thank-you to the teachers who came on the weekends and especially Mr Reeswho organised minibuses and equipment.

Anna Coop, Mr Rees

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St Margaret'sCollege Trampolining

BACK ROW: Lucy Thompson, Fiona McKenzie THIRD ROW: Emily Rudkin, Juliet Koopman, Rebecca Stamers-Smith, Annabell Butterfield, Hannah Blackmore SECOND ROW: Janet Ballantyne, Sally Chamberlain FRONT ROW: Sally Hargreaves

Volleyball Captain: Pam Gerard Vice-Captain: lmogen Dickie In the first term the 'A' team played in the 'A' grade competition, this proved to be very successful and we ended up in

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second place. We also took part in the Canterbury Westland Regional Tournament having been moved up to the 'league' grade, with the top placegetters we finished up 10th overall. In the third term the 'league' games proved to be a lot tougher and with the help of Lani and Mrs Andre, the team really improved. Everyone has given a big effort this year, and this includes the coaching of the lower teams. EspeciallyImagen, who has helped for endless hours.

BACK ROW: Leanne Sturgeon, Kirsten Gray MIDDLE ROW: Amanda Dodwell, Mrs Andre, Denise Kmg FRONT ROW: Virginia Tothill, Imagen Dickie, Pamela Gerarc1,Victoria Clouston

St Margaret'sCollege Chess

LEFT TO RIGHT: STANDING:Emme-Louise Davey, Celia Cameron-Lewis, Michelle de Vere, Dr Mann SEATED:Jane Parker, Johanna Roper

Farewell Mrs Smithf

We take it as an insult for you to leave our nation But now we wait with bated breath for the next in your occupation We wish that you'd consulted us In making your decision But that's not so bad, 'coz now we've two homes, and one of them is in Brisbane. We wish you the very best of luck as you make this trans-Tasmantransit. And you can fly on any plane. So long as it's not Ansett. We think you've taken Australian Relations, Just one step too far 'Coz when they steal our English Teachers, That's not C.E.R. Nicola Dodwell, Jane Parker

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St Margaret's College St Margaret's College Old Girls Association From the President

Looking back over my two years the Old Girls' Association has contined to grow. Our total membership now numbers: 1,410Life Members, 202 Annual Members and approximately 158Branch Members. Angela Williams and I have represented the Association on the St. Margaret's College Trust Board, and I am pleased to mention that Angela has accepted to stay another term on the Board. I hope we have been able to maintain a liaison between the College and the Old Girls' Association. The new seventy-two bed Julius Boarding Hostel is certainly more than a plan and will be ready for the girls when they return, Term One, 1989, and it is proposed to completely refurbishKilburn House bringing it up to a similar standard. Reunion Weekend last year began on a sad note, so our Annual Tennis Match was cancelled. Mrs Miller seNed a delicious luncheon on the Saturday prior to our A.G.M. and we appreciated the hospitality from the senior girls acting as hosts. Sunday morning, Holy Communion was attended by a smaller than usual number of the Old Girls, the Reverend Carole Graham officiated with Jill Kerr and the College Choir taking part in the seNice. Early December the Leavers' Ball was held at the Town Hall. The girls all reflected credit on St Margaret's and a very happy atmosphere prevailed throughout the evening. Elmwood Tennis Courts were the venue for the Annual "Janet StarryShield" - St Margaret's Old Girls came through on the day. I was thrilled to have EllesmereOld Girls host the Annual Golf Day out at the Ellesmere Golf Course. This day was enjoyed by all who took part, and a "shot gun" start proved very successful. The Armagh Circle met the same day and I am assured that they are still a "hale and hearty" group. In July the Bridge Luncheon held with Rangi Ruru Old Girls at the Christchurch Bridge Club was enjoyed by the seventy-six players. The year has had several highlights for me, but one must surely be the giving by Old Girls' Association, twelve pairs of woollen tights to the Sisters of the Community of the SacredName. The gratitude expressedby every sister by way of letter, touched the hearts of us all. Doreen Brown's gift of S10.000to the College to be put in Trust and used for swimming and lifesaving facilities must reflect the bond between the College and the Old Girls' Association. On behalf of the Old Girls' Association I would like to thank Mrs Susan Gardiner for the use of the College venues over the year and the interest shown by her in our organisation. To Andrea King our Secretary/Treasurer,thank you, you have made myjob easy,and such a willing Committee always ready to act, I thank you sincerely one and all. To Mr Bullen our Auditor, I also say thank-you. To families and Old Girls who have lost loved ones during the year, on behalf of the Committee I extend our sincere sympathy.

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My two years in office have been most rewarding and happy, and it is a personal honour and privilege to have been your President. I wish Mrs Judith Miller and her Committee a very successful future. Margaret McPherson, President

Mrs Margaret McPherson. President, Old Girls Association.

P.T.A. Report for 19aB It is my privilege to report on the activities of the PTAduring the year. We have again been fortunate to have a very enthusiastic and hard working Committee which has greatly eased the burden that otherwise can fall on a dedicated few. The Committee has been very ably supported by an equally dedicated Ladies Committee under Liz Taylor, the Tuck Shop helpers under Sheila Craig and the Clothes Shop helpers under Jill Francis A usual. the early part of the first term was very busy for the PTA. Afternoon tea for the new girls and their parents; Swimming Sports,Athletic Sports;Quadrangular Tournament; Junior Barbecue;assistancewith the distribution of stationery; the usual last minute 'shopping' at the Clothes Shop and preparation for the AGM, all in the first six weeks brought us back from holiday mood in a rush. We were very pleased to nominate Graeme Thompson to take over from Jean Lindo

St Margaret's College as a PTA representative on the Board. His appointment was confirmed at the March meeting of the Board. The AGM was held in the Ngaio Marsh Studio on March 22nd. Members of the outgoing Committee not seeking reelection were Joan Adair, Kay Barnes, Liz Ensor, Christine Foster, Hene Gin, Elise Hamilton, Jean Lindo, Fay Mangos, Norma Martin. Dallas Maze. June McCormick, Tony Dodwell, Simon Haselden and Graeme Thompson. The PTA is indebted to these people for their time and energy so freely given over the years.Following the formal part of the meeting, those present were addressed by three Board representatives - Mr H J Rolleston. Chairman of the Planning Committee; Miss Angela Williams from the Finance Committee who spoke about the Endowment Fund; and Dr J F Mann. Chairman of the Education Committee. Other activities undertaken by the PTA this year have included the supeNision of the 3rd and 4th Forms dance;' the organising of a Mid Winter dinner attended by 100people was held at a City restaurant;a new range of sporting clothing has been evaluated and will now be stocked by the Clothes Shop; the introduction of rowing as a School sport; and assistance at the Careers evening. Confirmation SeNice and the Dedication of the Chapel. Gifts to the College include 1Vs. a video recorder and donations to the Library.

The major activity in everyone's mind has been the Fair to be held on 15th April 1989. The Fair Committee under the Chairmanship of GarryThompson has had many meetings and planning is well under way. It is proposed that the proceeds will be added to the Endowment Fund, as it is the most positive contribution we can make to the future we/I-being of the College, in a tough and changing economic environment. The PTA is accepting any donations of goods, cash or investments. It is most unfair on other Committee members to single out people for special thanks. However I feel it is warranted to mention a few. We are very grateful for the support we have had from Mrs Gardiner. A/though she has a very busy timetable she has managed to take an active role in our meetings. Thanks are a/so due to the Staff representatives (Robin Baigent and Barbara McDonald). Finally I would like to make special mention of the contributions made by the Vice President (Garry Thompson), Treasurer(Dianne Sandeman). and especially our Secretary,Jimmo Tothi/1.To these people and the rest of the Committee, the Trust Board, College staff and Parents I offer my thanks for your support and assistance during the year. Richard Francis. President

First Year Out

After the ceremony the reception was held at the Russley Hotel and for their honeymoon Mr and Mrs Tozer planned to renovate their house - and still are. The only hitch of the day occurred when the coachman turned the horse around on the school crest in front of the chapel, much to the gardener's dismay. Mrs Tozer has been working in the St Margaret's office for about three and a half years and we wish her all the best.

I spent my first year away from St Margaret's at university in Dunedin. I was living at Unicof, a student's hostel. about 300 of us. I have loved it. ft was a great way to meet people from all over New Zea/and. f think it was a good idea to /eave Christchurch to go to university as I have lived here all my life and it would have been easy to have become stuck in a rut and not made the effort to do different things. One thing f learnt after leaving school was how much harder it was to meet new people. At school we were in daily contact and forced to communicate, away from school it was up to us to make the effort. fn the first months at varsity I found that lectureclasseswere so much larger than school and we might not see the same people very often. therefore it was up to us to make an approach. Also. leaving home made me realisehow important school friends were. I think they are the people I will always remain close to. Going to varsity in a different city was not easy to begin with, in fact it was quite lonely at times but by the end of the first year I can say that I have learnt a great deal from the experience and I have loved it. Kari McCormick 'Class of 87'

Katherine Warner

Marriage with a difference At 3 o'clock on 24 September 1988 a very special event took place in our Schoof Chapel, the marriage of Miss Sharon Nuttall to Mr Craig Tozer.It was definitely a marriage with a difference as the bride arrived in a carriage and the groom in a stretch limo. The bride wore a beautiful white dress belonging to her mother. The chapel was full and the service conducted by the Rev. Carole. I asked Mrs Tozer why she chose to get married in the Chapel as she was not an ex-student. Shefelt that the Chapel was lovely, an idea/ place for a wedding.

Mrs Tozer

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St Margaret's College The Leavers' Ball Well there we stood in all our finery at the climax of our 7th Form year - THE BALL.With all the planning. discussing. arguing, redesigning and panic, it is understandable that we looked in surprised wonder at each other's individual beauty. I am sure we all let 'JO a small sigh of relief to see that no two dresses were the same. All different: styles, shapes, frills and bows, creating a kaleidescope of colour. As our cheeks grew sorer and our lips tighter while we were photographed, we grew more and more excited and loud! Finally the photographs were finished and we all floated down the stairs into the Town Hall foyer to meet with our partners, parents and guests.

The call came for us all to group and be presented with a small gift. The fathers refused to behave. sneaking out for a last cigarette. One by one we were presented. Then came the long walk, clutching our fathers· arms as we were presented to the bishop. It was over, now came the more serious part of the evening: food, dancing. more food, more dancing. From then on the rest of the night passed like a fairy tale. we ate, drank. talked and danced to our hearts content, and ended with a champagne breakfast. I know I speak for all the 7th formers when saying it was a most successful and memorable night, and a fitting finish to our years at St Margaret's. Suzi Dawson

after the Ball is over . .. " The Leavers Mother's Lament

1-Jerdress is there, crumpled, forgotten. done that! We put three months into that dress, hours, weeks. endless discussion. She's fine. She's on the phone planning the next moves, but what about me? This day goes back five years. I put her on a train for the Third Form Camp in tears /her and me) would she cope? She came bacK dirty, smiling, exhilarated. She had become a St Margaret's girl and I a St Margaret's mother. That meant standing in the wind and rain watching netball, waiting for school reports,enduring the bad temper and strain of exams, frantic last minute homework, in and out of the tussore and up and down with the friends. Last night I watched her waltz with her father. l cried. She began as a child. where have the years gone? I'm fine. she's ready for life.

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St Margaret's College St Margaret's and Me

St Margaret's and Me

St Margaret's is a funny school, With hockey field and frozen pool. We have exams once every year, That is as often as we can bear. In PE. we learn to change As fast as bullets on a rifle range. If we're slow then back again To the changing rooms to change again. We watch the teacher stand near by And time us as the hours pass by. In Japanese the snails run loose The teacher looks like a lily-livered goose. "Oh please don't take them," we shout in defiance, "They're for a project we're doing in Science". English is next on my timetable We're going to learn how to write a fable. The teacher strides around the room "Quiet thanks!" she claps her hands (crash, boom). The bell then rings, but, alas, alack! Our teacher hasn't got the knack Of letting us leave on time When the bell begins to chime. The time has come when I must fly, Chapel time is drawing nigh. I hope you enjoyed my poem, On schools, as pupils know 'em!

In more naive days it was my belief that the best thing about school was that all of one's trivialities were taken care of by the institution. Now, though not yet through a growing aversion to dressing daily in a waitress uniform, I am compelled to note that not only is one's clothing, activities, schedules, and if it is one's misfortune .to dwell on the premises, diet, dictated but most other areas concerning one's school .life appears to be labelled as those upon which it is not one's place to comment. (To avoid future indictment examples thereof are omitted.) As one is fain to occupy oneself with the rectilinear propagation of light, the result is a somewhat depressing mental void, leading to the zombie-like state in which many of our girls appear to languish, especiallyduring Assembly and Social Ed. This void, termed variously, Fifth Form Depression, Sixth Form Depression and Seventh Form Depression, is filled not infrequently by the lighter moments of History and Sport, if not by the deeper moments of Calculus. "The Depression': as in the 1930's,can only be truly allayed by War, which generally spans several weeks of Three Hour Exam Battles, after which the void is replaced with a more healthy region of mental stagnation. It is in this sublimally stagnant state that I now find myself, and after a year's dismal trail choosing to ignore the horrors ahead, I conclude that the void is unavoidable but that the College of St Margaret's is a better place than most in which to languish. • Imagen Dickie

Eleanor Cottle

St Margaret's and Me

On first arriving Your thoughts inspiring Are 'Oh, what a darling wee school' And then on your staying Your singing and praying You're easily straying from rules. So you earn a detention Instead of a mention Although your intentions were good And learn to behave Through the norms of this stage And act your age as you should. You move up in the ranks To Head Sacristan And lead all the bands in succession You decide in a role That's not on the dole Not releasing your soul to recession.

Through School Cert. you sped 'Flying colours', they said And fill up your head with plans Until next year you find Your aspiring young mind Is more following lines of your man. With exams in the hand, A good looking man, And St Margaret's grand preparation You're all set for it now And all your know-how Will show off the power of education! Anna Smith

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I was told to get up but I didn't want to. I was told to go to school but I didn't want to. I was told to go to PE. but I didn't want to. I was told to go to form time but I didn't want to. I was told to eat my bacon sandwiches but I didn't want to. I was told to go to English but I didn't want to. I was told to write a poem but I didn't want to. I was told to go to the library but I didn't want to. I was told to go back to class but I didn't want to. So I bunked.

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