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No. 54

St. tlargaret's QLollege Allaga2ine Beati Mundo Corde

THE PREFECTS, 1961 Standing-Back Row: Elizabeth Sheppard, Lyndsey Marriott. Second Row: Mary Parkes, Pamela Brown, Rosemary Roberts, Carolyn Ramsay, Susan Parfitt, Jennifer Clark. Sitting: Penelope Hamann, Annette White, Sandra Harrison (Head), Barbara Peate, Jacqueline Barrow.

Contents Page

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Prefects'

The Staff -

Infant

Officers of the School

Junior School

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School Roll

Kilburn House Notes

Editorial

Konini House Notes -

Juliu

House

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Ko"vhai House

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Board of Governors

Miss Molly Copper Mis

E. G. I lip

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Department

Prize-Giving

1960

Matipo House

Examination

Results -

Rata House

Rimu

Tenni

S"vimming

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Athletic

Myers' Cup Contest -

Hockey

The Choir

Basketball

Display of Work

Gymnastics

Red Cros

Golf Notes

Junior School Games

Original

Music Club

P.T.A. Notes

Old Girls' Notes

Chapel

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S.C.M.

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Art Room Library

Drama

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Notes

Club

School Dance Recorded Senior

Dialectic

Society

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House Notes Iotes

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Contributions

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BOARD OF GOVERNORS Chairman: The Right Reverend A. K. Warren, The Bishop of Christchurch.

M.C., M.A. (Oxon),

Deputy Chairman: Professor H. F. T. Adams,. M.A., AM.I.Mee.

The Rev. Canon R. P. Andrews, L.Th. R. A. Barnsdale, Esq. F. T. H. Bell, Esq. Mrs C. F. Browne, M.A. Commander J. C. Elworthy, O.B.E., R.N. (retired) . T. D. J. Holderness, Esq. G. M. Morgan, E q.

Mrs W. L. Partridge. Miss G. Rankin. E. T. H. Taylor, Esq. The Reverend J. Thomas, B.A. Dr. H. Jenner Wales, M.B., Ch.B., D.O.M.S. H. S. Williams, Esq. R. M. Young, Esq., L.L.B.

Bursar: G. S. Williams, Esq. Chaplain: The Venerable S. E. Woods, M.A. THE

STAFF

Headmistress: Miss J.P. Crosher, M.Sc. (N.Z.) Secondary School: Miss N. Corder, B.A. (Hons.) (London), Dip. Ed., First Assistant, Head of English Dept. Miss D. H. Robinson, L.T.C.L., P.C.T., Careers Adviser, Head of Commercial Dept. Mr S. Penney, B.A. ( N.Z.), B. Cert., Head of History Dept. Mrs L. M. Astley, B.Sc. (Lond.), Dip.Ed,, Biology. Miss C. H. Blair, B.A. (N.Z.), Head of Geography Dept. Mrs A. G. Cooper, M.A. (Hons.), St. Andrew' . History. Mrs C. M. Davidson, B.A. (N.Z.), Geography, English. Mrs N. K. Dickie, B.A. (N.Z.), English, Latin. Miss E. Duff, M.A. (Hons.) N.Z., Head of Latin Dept. Mis K. Parry Edwards, B.A. (Hons.), Univ. of Wales. Librarian. Miss T. Findley,. Dip.H.Sc., Head of Clothing Dept. Miss P. G. Gamble, German. Mrs N. Halliday, M.Sc. (Hons.), ( N.Z.), Head of Chemistry Dept. Miss J. M. Lingwood, Dip. Anstey College, Phys. Ed. (Birmingham), Physical Education. Miss E. H. K. Mitchell, B.A. (Hons.), Lond., Head of French Dept. Miss G. Rankin, C. Certificate ( to June), English. Mis M. B. Rolls, C. Certificate ( from June), English. Miss S. R. Turner, General Science. Miss D. H. Tutill, L.T.C.L., Head of Art Dept., Divinity. Mrs E. Warden, Dip. H.Sc., Head of Clothing Dept. Mrs E. Wilson, M.A. (Hons.), (Cantab), Head of Mathematics Dept.

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Primary School: Headmistress: Miss E. G. Islip, C. Certificate (Terms I and II). Miss J. Newson, B. Certificate (Term III). Mrs N. Howard, B.A., B. Certificate, Form II. Miss P. M. Lake, C. Certificat:e, Cert. of Proficiency in Theology, Form I. Miss D. Beattie, C. Certificate, Standard IV. Mrs L. K. Taylor, B.A., Standard III. Mrs I. Mitchell, C. Certificate, Standard II. Miss J. Cuzens, C. Certificate, Standard I ( Term I and II). Miss M. D. Foggo, Scottish Teachers' Cert. in Primary Subjects, Standard I (Term III). Mrs J. Abbie, C. Certificate, Primers 3 and 4. Mrs M. C. Budge, Certificated Teacher, CI. IV Scotland, Infant Mistre s. Miss W. Morgan, Dip. Aust., College of Phy ical Education. :Music Staff: Mrs M. Allison, A.T.C.L., L.T.C.L., L.R.S.M., Dip.Music. Pianoforte and Singing. Miss E. J. Brown, L.R.S.M., L.T.C.L., Pianoforte. Mrs M. Clarke, Dip.Music, L.R.S.M., L.T.C.L., Pianoforte. Miss J. Gainsford, A.T.C.L., L.T.C.L., Pianoforte. Miss T. M. Lewin, Mus.Bach., L.R.S.M., L.Mus.T.C.L., Theory of Music. Miss C. Lill, A.T.C.L., L.T.C.L., L.R.S.M., F.T.C.L., Pianoforte (Term I and II). Mrs J. Cumming, Pianoforte, Term III. Speech Training:

Mrs D. Corrick, L.T.C.L. Miss J. Maffey (Secretary),

Bursar's Office: Mr F. Mintrom, Miss J. Clark.

House Staff: Housemistress: Miss E. H. K. Mitchell, (Terms I and II). Matrons of Kilburn House: Mrs M. Gregory, Miss J. Hewins, Miss B. Mosley. Matrons of Julius House: Miss H. Drayton, Mrs G. E. Tinkler, Miss A. Bradley.

Sandra Harrison (Head) Annette White (Deputy) Jacqueline Barrow Pamela Brown Jennifer Clark Penelope Hamann Lyndsey Marriott Pamela Brown (Head) Katherine Hall

Prefects: Susan Parfitt Mary Parkes Barbara Peate Carolyn Ramsay Rosemary Roberts Elizabeth Sheppard Kilburn House Prefects: Rosalind Fulton Rosemary Roberts

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Chapel Prefects: Annette White Barbara Peate

Sandra Harrison Susan Parfitt

House Captains: Rata: Susan Parfitt Rimu: Annette White

Konini: Sandra Harrison Kowhai: Barbara Peate Matipo: Pamela Brown Tennis: Susan Rich Swimming: Jennifer Clark Athletics: Lyndsey Marriott

Games Captains: Hockey: Su an Rich Basket.ball: Janet Lemon

Rosemary Roberts (Head) Christine Apperley ( T. III) Caroline Branthwaite Mary Ensor Rosalind Fulton Penelope Hamann Term I C. Bassett (convenor) Lesley Halliday Pamela Lock Elizabeth Peryer Nicola Young Diane Perry Elizabeth Andrews Jillian Munro Janet Lemon Vanna Leeming Jacqueline Armstrong

COLLEGE

Librarians: Jillian Kerr Alison Kidd Carolyn Ramsay Annette White Hilary Young

Senior Orderlies: Term II R. Fulton (convenor) Susan Wauchop Janice Fogg Dawn Burfield Daintry Spear Elizabeth Midgely Jennifer Green Adine Acton-Adams Vivienne Elgin Ann Solomon Christine Urquhart

Term I VIA Rosemary Roberts VIBl .........Alison Peate VIB2 .......... Jennifer Green YUM ........Susan Rich VA .........Christine Urquhart VLM .........Susan McKee IVA ............. Janice Young IVM ........Karolyn Boon IIIA ....... Virginia Matson IIIG ........... Nora Blunden IIIM ........... Gretchen Gardiner II ....Jennifer Pryor I .............Catherine Wilkin St. 4 Susan Wilton

Term III C. Bassett (convenor) Caroline Branthwaite Clare Moore Angela Macfarlane Judith Harper Susanne Clarkson Susan Phillips Caroline Frizzell Christina Macfarlane Jan Thomson Sally Morris

Form Orderlies: Term II Carol Bassett Pamela Lock Elizabeth Andrews Cynthia Beaumont Christine Urquhart Georgina Francis Elizabeth Coop Helen Forrester Rosemary Hawkins Frances Utley Helen Denham Jane Paterson Hilary Tomlin Ro emary Biss

Term 111 Rosalind Fulton Susan Wauchop Elizabeth Midgley Mary Smyth Anne Solomon Elizabeth Bragg Elizabeth William Elizabeth Dougal Prudence Thomson icola Rattray Alison Diedrichs Elizabeth McDonald Gillian Mathieson Susan Taylor

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SCHOOL ROLL FORM VIA (Miss Corder) D Parh. , Mary ( Mati po) eate, Barbara (Kowhai) "'Ram ay, Carolyn (Rimu) oberts, Rosemary ( Rimu) PSheppard, Elizabeth (Konini) b,"Whit Annette (Rimu)

? Barrow, Jacqueline ( Konini) Bassett, Carol ( Kowhai) •'Clark, Jennifer ( Kowhai) Fulton, Rosalind (Rimu) •t i'Harrison, Sandra (Konini) '?Parfitt, Susan, (Rata)

Mrs Penney (Term I) -Aitchison, Kathleen (Kowhai) • Apperley, Christine (Konini) -Branthwaite, Caroline (Rata) -Brown, Pamela (Matipo) "'"Buckley, Anne (Konini) -·Burfield, Dawn (Rata) -Chaplin: Pamela (Matipo) -Chapman, Deborah (Konini) -Ensor, Mary (Rimu) 1 ogg, Janice (Rata) Grant, Shona (Matipo) -Hall, Katherine (Konini) . alliday, Lesley (Matipo) ~Hamann, Penelope ( Rimu)

FORM VIBl Mrs Cooper (Terms II and III) --Harrow, Maureen (Matipo) Hill, Judith (Kowhai) ock, Pamela ( Konini) - Macfarlane, Angela ( Konini) arriott, Lyndsey (Konini) -Moore, Clare (Matipo) --Peate, Alison (Kowhai) -Peryer, Elizabeth ( Ma tipo) ~Purchas, Mary ( Rata) andle, Margaret (Matipo) -Taylor, Helen (Kowhai) ,_Wauchop, Susan (Rata) - Young, Hilary, (Rimu)

FORM VIB2 (Miss Blair) - Kerr, Jillian (Konini) Kidd, Alison (Rata) McKenzie, Pieter (Kowhai) ,Midgley, Elizabeth (Kowhai) -Perry, Diane (Rata) - Phillips, Susan (Rimu) • Shand, Helen ( Kowhai) -Spear, Dain try ( Rata) oung, Nicola (Rata)

Andrews, Elizabeth (Rimu) --Clark on, Susann (Kowhai) -Cobeldick, Jillian (Rimu) oxhead, Robyn ( Rimu) (Terms I and II only) - Dudley, Anne (Konini) Green, Jennifer ( Konini) -Harper, Judith, Konini) - Jackson: Janet (Rata)

V UPPER ( Miss Robinson) Frizzell, Caroline ( Matipo) Gamble, Noela (Konini) -Gebbie, Susan (Matipo) Help<;, Lynnette (Kowhai) Horton, Pauline ( Matipo) Humphries, Lorraine (Rimu) Kemp, Ann (Rata) -Lake, Maryrose ( M:itipo) -Leeming, Vanna (Matipo) Lemon, Janet ( Rimu) Levers dge, Margaret (Kowhai)

Acton-Adams, Adine (Konini) Armstrong, Jacqueline (Matipo) Austin, Felicity (Matipo) Barne , Sandra ( Rata) Beaumont, Cynthia (Kowhai) ollins, Jane (Rimu) Clarkson, Judith ( Rimu) Da son, Penelope ( Mati po) Elgin, Vivienne (Rimu) England, Sally ( Matipo) Espiner, Rosemary (Rata)

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(V UPPER-continued.) Rich, Su an ( Rata) Lorimer, Kay (Rimu) Shand, Su an (Rata) Luisetti, Susan (Matipo) Smyth, Mary ( Rata) Luney, Lyndsey (Konini) temmer, Elizabeth ( Rimu) Lynch, Judith (Kowhai) Thacker, Dianne (Kowhai) Macfarlane, Christina ( Ra ta) Todd, Victoria, (Kowhai) Mc abb, Beryl (Rata) William , Prudence (Rata) Munro, Jillian (Konini) Reid, Diana (Rata)

FORM VA (Mrs Halliday) Living tone, Vicki ( Rimu) Brander, Joy (Rata) Lough, Josephine (Rata) Brown, Anthea (Rimu) Clark, Susan (Kowhai) Mackay, Janet (Rimu) Maling, Pamela, (Matipo) Cordcry, Jacqueline (Kowhai) Morri, Sally (Rimu) Costelloe, Denise (Rimu) Munro, Ali on (Kowhai) Davies_ Angela ( Rimu) Pear on, Ro emary (Kowhai) Deans, Sarah ( Rimu) Perkins, Ruth (Rirr.u) Dearsley, Susan (Rata) Perry, Chri tine (Konini) Dorman, Elizabeth (Kowhai) Reay, Chri tine (KtJwhai) Fox, Robyn (Matipo) Freer, Rhondda (Kowhai) Ruston, Phillippa ( Rimu) Saunders, Barbara ( R2.ta) Gardiner, Kathleen (Kowhai) Solomon, Anne (Kowhai) Hamilton, Yvonne ( Rimu) Har<Treaves, Mary ( Matipo) Stanley, Jennifer (Rata) Steven, Virginia (Rata) Holland, Jillian (Matipo) Thompon, Pamela (Matipo) Hyndman, Judith (Matipo) Kelly, Avice (Matipo) Thom on, Janice (Rata) Lane, Philippa (Konini) Urquhart, Chri tine (Konini) FORM VLM (Mrs Wilson) Adamson, Diana ( Mati po) McKee, Susan (Rim u) Armitage, Lynley (Kowhai) (Terms I and II) Ballantyne, Heather (Rimu) McKenzie, Diana (Konini) Bassetc, Beverley (Kowhai) Macready, Gwenda (Rata) Blakely, Mary (Konini) March, Ail a (Rimu) Bragg, Elizabeth (Konini) Milne. usan (Kowhai) Brand, Elizabeth (Matipo) Mulligan, Su anna (Kowhai) Combellack, Jane (Kowhai) Palmer, Gaynor (Matipo) Cook, Barbara (Kowhai) (Terms I and II) Coop, Catherine (Konini) Phillip, Jan (Rimu) Dart, Patricia (Rata) Rogers, Mary (Matipo) Edwards, Deidre (Kowhai) Scott, Jennifer (Rimu) (Terms I and II) Term I) Fenwick, Robin (Matipo) Scott, Wendy (Matipo) Gebbie, Susan (Rata) Term I and II) Guinness, Linda (Rimu) Spiller, Sandra (Kowhai) Harty, Rosalind (Konini) Term I and II) Jones, Philippa (Konini) Tait, Judith, Kowhai) McGlashan, Cherrie (Rata) Whetter, Christine (Kowhai) Franri, Georgina (Rata)

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FORM IV A ( Mrs Astley) Isaac, Diana (Rimu) Leeming, Robyn (Matipo) Macarthur, Ann ( Kowhai) cal, Patricia ( Rimu) Iicholls, Janet (Rata) Ramsay, Angela (Rimu) Ray, Christine ( Rata) Solomon, Diana (Kowhai) Taylor, Adrienne ( Rimu) Whitty, Diane (Matipo) Wilkin, Elizabeth (Kowhai) William, Deborah (Rata) William , Elizabeth (Kowhai) William. on, Sally (Matipo) Wood, Robyn (Konini) Wynr:-Williams, Jane (Rimu) Young, Janice (Rata)

Anderson, Jennifer (Kowhai) Appleby, Joanne (Matipo) Bell, Julie (Rata) Blair, Caroline (Kowhai) Coe, Jan t ( Matipo) Coop, Elizabeth (Rata) Cunningham, Rowan ( Rimu) Denham, Ann (Konini) Dunshea, Anne (M:itipo) Farmer, Jillian (Konini) Fear, Sally (Matipo) Felton, Elizabeth (Konini) Golden, Patricia ( Rata) Greenslade, Ali on (Konini) Hall, Philippa (Matipo) Harkne , Diana (Kowhai) Harper, Lucy (Konini) Hobbs, Susan, (Matipo)

FORM 4M (Mrs Warden) Lemon, Beth ( Rimu) Ormerod, Robyn ( Rata) M Auliffe, Prudence (Konini) McPhail, Sally (Rimu) Marriott, Judith (Konini) Moore, Adrienne ( Rimu) Morton-Smith, Robyn (Matipo) Nicholls, Wendy (Kowhai) Orbell, Helen ( Konini) Pankhur t, Yvonne (Rata) Pre ton, Belinda ( Matipo) Sandston, Elizabeth ( Rimu) Scott, Kay ( Matipo) Scott, Virginia ( Konini) Stewart, Jill (Kowhai) Wagner, Jennifer (Kowhai) Watson, Dorothy (Konini) Wrig!-it, Ali on (Rata)

Allan; Sally, (Konini) Batstone, Mary ( Rata) Birdling, Prudence (Konini) Boon, Karolyn (Matipo) Cook, Margar t ( Kowhai) Cordery, Claire (Kowhai) Diedrich , Helen (Kowhai) Dorman, Susan (Kowhai) Dougal, Elizabeth (Matipo) Dunbar, Margaret (Rimu) Evans, Raywyn (Rimu) Forrester, Helen ( Rimu) Grant, Irene ( Konini) Green, Janet (Rata) Gre nslade, Karen ( Ma ti po) Hamilton, Virginia (Konini) Harley, Penelope ( Rata) Hope, Elizabeth (Kowhai) Kay, Jennifer (Matipo)

FORM IHA (Miss Tutill) Fo ter, Susan (Konini) Benzie, Philippa ( fatipo) (Term III) Berry, Helen (Rimu) Goggin, Jane (Rata) Blackie, Angela ( Matipo) Halliday, Jacqueline (Konini) Buchanan, Anne (Rata) Hathcrley, Diane ( Rimu) Bullock, Suzanne ( Mati po) Hawkins, Ro emary (Matipo) Cordery, Margaret (Kowhai) Hobb-;, Lyndsey ( Matipo) Cummack, Barbara ( Mati po) Holland, Ro emary (Konini) ( Term II and III)

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IHA-continued.)

Jones, Christine (Matipo) Kingston, Chery I-Anne ( Konini) McDougall, Susan ( Rimu) Macfarlane, Helen ( Konini) Macfarlane, Wendy (Rimu) Madden-Holden, Terryne (Rata) (Term I) Matheson, Deborah (Rimu) Matson, Virginia (Rimu) Minson, Treina (Rimu) Moffitt, Donel le ( Rimu) (Term I) Mulligan, Emily (Konini) Nicholls, Lesley ( Kowhai) Perry, Adrienne ( Rata)

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Saunders, Janet (Rata) Stephens, Christine (Kowhai) Stewart, Juliana (Kowhai) Sutton, Diana (Matipo) Taylor, Pamela ( Rata) Thompon, Prudence (Kowhai) Tocker, Denise (Matipo) Todd, Janis (Matipo) Walker, Diane (Matipo) Williams, Jennifer (Konini) (Term I and II) Williams, Virginia (Kowhai) Woods, Sarah (Kowhai) Wright, Shirley (Konini)

FORM IIIG (Mrs Davidson) Andrews, Gabrielle ( Rimu) Annand, Robyn (Matipo) Barton. Brenda (Kowhai) (Term I and II) Bourke, Pamela (Rimu) Brown, Lynette ( Rimu) Cox, Catherine (Kowhai) Dobson, Susan (Kowhai) Drummond, Annette (Kowhai) Fisher, Dianne (Kowhai) Haley, Eileen ( Matipo) Hami Iton, Beverley (Rim u ) Hammond, Robyn ( Konini) Harris, Jacqueline ( Rata) Lawson, Jane (Rata) Maclntosh, Robyn (Rata) Macready, Su anne ( Rata) Madden-Holden, Terryne (Terms II and III) Mantell, Marilyn (Rata)

Martin, Diana (Rata) Moffitt, Danelle ( Rimu) ( Term II and III) Parfitt, Joanna (Rata) Perry, Sandra (Konini) Rattray, Nicola (Konini) Rolle ton, Annabel ( Rata) Scan s, Shona (Kowhai) Stephen , Christine (Kowhai) Thatcher, Janice ( Konini) Thom on, Susan (Matipo) Turnbull, Rosemary (Matipo) Twyneham, Andrea (Kowhai) Underhill, Alison (Rimu) (Term III) Utley, Frances (Matipo) Wagner, eroli (Kowhai) Wilkins, Raylene (Konini) Wright, Margaret (Rimu) Young., Belinda (Matipo)

FORM HIM ( Miss Findley) Armstrong, Nicola (Matipo) Aston, Byllie (Kowhai) Baker, Bobbi (Rata) Barker, Jacqueline (Kowhai) Blunden, ora (Matipo) Byrne, Nicola ( Kowhai) Chapman, Jennifer (Konini)

Chapman, Marilyn (Rimu) Cook, Helen (Kowhai) Copley, Carolyn (Konini) Denham, Helen ( Konini) Diedrichs, Alison (Kowhai) Evam, Kathryn ( Rimu) Gardiner, Gretchen (Matipo)

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Gold<"n, Margaret (Rata) Go et, Hilarie (Matipo) Haigh. Sandra ( K nini) Hanafin, Christine (Rata) Inne, Sandra (Kowhai) Kennington, Josephine (Rata) King, Eleanor (Rimu) Knight, Judith (Konini) Lawrence, Phillippa (Konini) Lill, . nne (Konini) McIntosh, Susan (Rata) McKee, Jane (Rimu) McLaughlin, Lynette (Konini)

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Robert:, Pamela ( Rata) Scott, Janet (Rimu) Spencer, Wendy (Konini) Stronach, Susan (Konini) Sutton, Jillian (Rimu) Taylor, Davina (Rimu) Thomson, J anic ( Rimu) Whitford, ichola (Rimu) William, Jennifer (Konini) (T rm III) William , Susan (Konini) Wood., Marianne (Kowhai)

FORM II (Mrs N. Howard) And r on, Gillian ( Kowhai) Bambury, Janice (Rata) Beadel, Helen (Rata) Bunting, Jennifer (Rimu) Clark, Nicola (Kowhai) Clemens, Louise (Konini) Davie, Mary (Matipo) Day, Pauline (Rimu) Dynes, Annette (Kowhai) Forbes, Heather ( Konini) Gourrh, Avenal (Rata) Hammett, Bronwyn (Matipo) Hender on, Elizabeth (Kowhai) Holdernes, Joanna (Matipo) Holdgate, Kristen (Rata) Kennedy, Gaynor ( Mati po) Kidd, Aileen (Rata) Langford, Alison ( Matipo) Laugesen, Sonja (Matipo) Loui on, Victoria (Rimu)

McCl lland, Bridget (Rata) McCutcheon, Mary Jane (Konini) Macdonald, Elizabeth ( Rata) Norbert-Munns, Susan ( Rimu) Oswald, Marianne(Rimu) Paterson, Jane (Kowhai) Pryor, Jennifer (Kowhai) Robert on, Pamela (Konini) Sandston, Janet (Rimu) Seward, Judith ( Konini) Skinner, Jane (Rimu) Slatter. Susanne (Rata) Solomon, Jocelyn ( Kowhai) Smith, Jill (Matipo) Sutton, Rosemary ( Matipo) Tinni wood, Susan (Rimu) Thoma, Gillian (Rimu) Vaughan, Catherine (Konini) Wisdom, Loi ( Konini)

FORM I (Miss P. Lake) Alpers, Juliet (Rata) Armstrong, Jocelyn (Konini) Au tin, Prudence ( Ma ti po) Ballantyne, Suniver (Kowhai) Bank , Ja nice ( Ra ta) Beetham, Sally (Kowhai) Blunden, Bridget ( Rimu) Brand, Averil (Kowhai) Buchanan, Celia (Rimu) Coleman, Carolyn ( Rimu)

Crampton, Janet (Rata) Cummack, Susan (Matipo) Deane, Lind ay ( Matipo) Diamond, Mary (Matipo) Dickey, Catherine (Konini) Ferner, Barbara (Kowhai) Foate, Julia (Matipo) Foate, Mary-Louie (Matipo) Gardiner, Su an (Rimu) Gia on, Le ley (Rata)

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(FORM Griffiths, Andrea ( Rimu) Hacking, Jacqueline (Konini) Holland, Liani (Rata) Lawrence, Jennifer ( Konini) Mackay, Yvonne (Kowhai) Maples, Felicity (Rata) Mathieson, Gillian (Kowhai) Nixon, Jane ( Kowhai) Perry Christine ( Rata)

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I-continued.) Phillips, Catherine (Rata) Reynolds, icola ( Rimu) Saunders, Joan (Konini) Smart, Penelope ( Kowhai) Tomlin, Hilary (Matipo) White, Lynn (Rimu) Wilkin, Catherine (Kowhai) Williams, Ro emary (Konini)

STANDARD 4 (Miss D. Beattie) Alexander, Adrienne (Rata) Bird, Sally-Ann ( Matipo) Biss, Rosemary ( Rata) Clark, Rosemary ( Kowhai) Dendle, Ali on (Konini) Dingwall, Kathleen ( Konini) Fletcher, Patricia (Rimu) Fleetwood, Vivienne (Kowhai) Fox, Vivianne ( Matipo) Hall, Julia (Rata) Hickman, Robyn ( Kowhai) Hi eman, Victoria ( Matipo) Jennings, Sarah (Kowhai) Kendall, Kay (Rimu) Kirk, Susan ( Rata) Livingstone, Anne ( Rimu) McKenzie, u an (Konini) Mehalski, Jillian ( Rimu) Miller, Judith (Matipo) Muirson, Vivienne ( Matipo)

Nurse, Robyn (Rimu) Paterson, Sally (Kowhai) Penrose, Anne ( Rimu) Revell, Frances ( Rata) Ross, Barbara ( Kowhai) Sandston, Jocelyn ( Rimu) Shand, Julie ( Konini ) Stonestreet, Janis ( Rata) Stringer, Su an ( Kowhai) Su ex, Mary-Grace (Konini) Taylor, Susan (Matipo) Tetley, Alison ( Matipo) Tipping, Judith (Konini) Twyneham, Lucy ( Kowhai) Ward, Ali on (Rimu) Wauchop, Mary (Rata) Williams, Christine (Konini) Wilton, Susan (Rimu) Woods, Ro emary (Rata)

STANDARD 3 (Mrs L. Taylor) Ackroyd, Hilary Beetham, Deborah Claridge, Jillian Cottrell, Caroline Davi , Jennifer Everist, Elizabeth Fraser, Jan Gibb, Lyndsay Hamilton, Nicola Hearn, Maryanne Jennings, Diana Leonard, Susan Little, Wendy

MacKinto h, Katrina Macarthur, Kirsty McCallum, Susan McRae, Diana Muir, Philippa Murchison, Margaret urse, Sally-Ann O'Brien, Helen Ritchie, Su an Robb, Suzanne St. John, Ann Saunders, Margaret Shipston, Tui

Smail, Marylou Smith, Deborah Stevens, Christina Taylor, Anne Thompson, Susan Underhill, Clemency (Term III) Venter, Penni Williams, Angela Wilson, Judith Wingham, Linda Winter, Victoria Whitford, Ann-Maree

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ST AND ARD 2 (Mrs I. Mitchell) Allison, Judith ( Terms II and III) Bain, Pamela Bain, Ruth Barlow, Susan Beetham, Ann Butcher, Sally Gibbon, Louise Goldstein, Anna Hammet, Pamela Hayes, Anne

Hindin, Jennifer Penman, Jane Kirk-Burnnand, Patricia Saunders, Diana Laurenson, Jayne Saunders, Marion Lawrence, Sarah Slatter, Sandra Lochhead, Margaret Stanley, Gaynor Louisson, Susan Smith, Jannene Maples, Rosemary Troup, Christina Mercer, Anne Whitty, Jan Pallot, June Wilkins, Laone Parry, Gwynydd Williams, Rosemary Patterson, Jan Williams, Susan

STANDARD 1 Miss J. A. Cuzens ( Terms 1 and II) Miss M. Foggo (Term III) Ayton, Deborah Barlow, Patricia Blackmore, Sandra Blunt, Felicity Cattell, Joanne Davis, Rosemary Fraser, Philippa Gibb, Peta Glasson, Jane Glasson, Sarah

Hamilton, Anna (Term III) Hamilton, Charlotte Hobbs, Delia Holmes, Rosheen Livingstone, Lydia Livingstone, Sarah Mathews, .Jill McFarlane, Jan McKenzie, Jane

Millar, Helen Motus, Diana Newman, Rosalind Ogilvie, Nicola Piesse, Gaynor Skinner, Angela Smith, Gabrielle Trengrove, Sarah Ward, Jane Wilson, Maureen

PRIMERS 3 and 4 (Mrs J. Abbie) Ansley, Philippa Baker, Christine Batstone, Leslie Bell, Adrienne Bird, Trudi-Jane Biss, Louise Blance, Anne Blunden, Clare Booth, Deborah Browne, Teresa Campbell, Jane Denham, Elizabeth

Downs, Meredith Foate, Jacqueline Gross, Susan Holland, Claire Ja meson, Roberta Jameson, Robin .Jamieson, Nicola Mathieson, Christine Moffat, Jane eave, Diana urse, Rosemary

Phillipps, Jeanette Pinfold, Mary Roberts, Jacqueline Sellwood, Wendy Smith, Erica Smith, Jillian Trengrove, Janet Underhill, Bridget (Term III) Whitford, Jill Wilkins, Cheri e

PRIMERS 1 and 2 ( Mrs M. Budge, Infant Mistress) Barlow, Judith Gibbon, Bridget Hamer, Ro emary Riggott, Patricia Holmes, Shevaun Matheson, Heather Mathews, Susanna Mehalski, Anne Mercer, Nicola

Murchison, Helen Pallot, Marie Piesse, Susan Pryor, Susan Richards, Victoria Sams, Gillian Shand, Jennifer Slatter, Elizabeth Sleeman, Victoria

Stewart, Phillipa Taylor, Jacqueline Taylor, Joanne Tipping, Suzanne Wales, Philippa Ward, Lisa West, Fiona Williams, icola Wooffindin, Phillipa

EDITORIAL The twentieth century has seen a great advance in the rapid development of science and technology, yet the very discoveries which should provide p~ace and plenty for everyone may well prove to be the causes of our destruction. The world is faced with many large and complex problems - the problem of population increase, of socialism which appears in the modern world as a means of securing freedom and justice and at the same time as a process which brings new tyrannies and injustices. Overshadowing all others in the question of the conflict of international relation and the threat of nuclear warfare. With atomic energy, man has discovered a force which could drive all the machinery in the world, a force which could save millions of lives, yet which has been employed to make deadly bombs which can only lead to his de truction or total annihilation. These are some of the problems which inspire the leader~ and representatives of Churches all over the world in their earch for unity in the Church. ow as never before is it e ential that the Church be unified and we are delighted to hear that an ex-Head Prefect of the school, Dorothy Lock, has been chosen as one of the youth representatives for New Zealand at the World Council of Churches Assembly at New Delhi in ovember. But dis ussions at this level are not in themselves sufficient. We cannot sit back and leave the solution of world problems to the leaders. We must all, wherever we are and whoever we may be, play our part in the pursuit and practice of peace. How are we to do this? In one respect at least, we can make our contribution. While the gap between the nations is widening, the Churches are drawing closer together. The pursuit of unity between the churches is something to which we can all contribute. When such unity becomes a fact, who can tell the influences the Church of Christ will have in creating a world where peace is a po session instead of merely a hope?

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In July of last year, as we said farewell to Miss Copper on her way to the Olympic Games and to England, we had no thoughts of sadness, other than those of losing a much loved personality. Yet at the beginning of October this year ·we were shocked and grieved to hear of her death after a period of illness. Miss Copper spent five and a half years at St. Margaret's-a period which we hope was a source of happiness to her and a period which we now remember with gratitude and gladness. Gladness because any memories of Miss Copper must be filled with laughter, for she possessed a sense of humour both keen and gentle-quick to see the humour in the tragically empty swimming pool on sports day, laughing as easily at herself as at others. Gratitude because of her breadth and depth of interest. Although she was particularly interested and able in basketball ( representing both Kent in England and Canterbury in New Zealand) there was no field of sport in which she did not take an interest and to which she was not willing to give up her time. Yet Miss Copper never lost sight of the individual in the team, and there is little doubt that St. Margaret's constant high placing in all inter-school sporting activities owed much to the realisation that her coaching came from a genuine love for the school and an interest in each personal achievement. The happy and vital nature of Miss Copper'~ personality enabled her to make friends and gain the co-operation of all - girls, staff and parents-while her understanding and consideration for others often prompted her to assist in many ways. This was shown in her willingness to help in matters other than games. The boarders in particular will remember her for her part in initating the Liberty system and the Prefects for her help with the pound. Our memories of Miss Copper are all happy ones, for it was her particular gift to gain happiness from life and to give happiness to others.

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MISS E. G. !SLIP It was with deep regret that we farewelled Miss !slip at the end of the second term. For eight years she was Head of the Primary Department while for the last two terms she was the first Headmistress of the Junior School. The girls who passed through Form II during that time have much to thank Miss !slip for as she had a genuine love for children and her kindliness and interest in every pupil created the right atmosphere for learning at its highest level. The Members of the Staff who worked under her realised the exceptionally high standard of work which she achieved, and by her example her interest and her sympathetic approach to their problems responded to her skilful leadership. The School has been most fortunate to have had the services of such a highly skilled teacher whose influence will continue in the lives of those she taught and helped. We are delighted that she enjoys good health and trust that she will have many happy years in her well deserved retirement.

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PRIZE LIST, 1960 FORM PRIZES: Form I: Jennifer Bunting, Annette Dynes, Bronwyn Hammett, Jane Paterson. Divinity: Jennifer Pryor. Form II: Margaret Cordery, Anna Cottrell, Deborah Matheson, Sarah Woods. Divinity: Barbara McEachen. Form IIIM: Jan Phillips. Divinity: Jan Phillips. Form II/A: Diana Harkness, Angela Ramsay, Janice Young. Divinity: Angela Ramsay. Form IV M: Special Prize for Progress: Cherrie McGlashan. Divinity: Felicity Austin. Form IV A: Robyn Fox, Rhondda Freer, Jillian Holland. Divinity: Janice Black. Form VLM: Cynthia Beaumont, Margaret Leversedge. Special Prizes for Progress: Judith Clarkson, Christina Macfarlane Divinity: Cynthia Beaumont. Form VLA: Anne Buckley, Pamela Chaplin. Divinity: Anne Buckley. Form VUM: Mary Ensor, Mary Purchas. Divinity: Mary Ensor. Form VUA: Lesley Halliday, Penelope Hamann, Pamela Lock. Divinity: Alison Peate. Form VIB: Sally Blakely, Jennifer Clark, Carolyn Ramsay, Helen Russell. Special Prize for Industry: Barbara Boon. Divinity: Rosemary Roberts. Form VI A: Diana Justice, Joanna Lane, Helen Reynolds. SPECIAL AWARDS: Special History Prizes) presented by Mrs Penney: Sally Blakely, Christine Apperley, Susan Dearsley, Elizabeth Williams. Special Divinity Prize) presented by Miss Tutill: Joanna Lane. Special Commercial Prizes) presented by Miss Robinson: Barbara Boon, Jennifer Scott. Special Prize for Theory of Music) presented by Miss Lewin: Katherine Hall. Special Prizes for Painting) presented by Miss Tutill: Sally Cox, Rosamond Macdonald. Special Prizes for Needlework) presented by Miss Tutill: Susan Owen, Penelope Hamann.

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Special Prize for Outstanding Progress in Art) presented by Miss Tutill: Mary Ann Harley. Special Prize for Chemistry) presented by Mrs Halliday: Helen Reynolds. Prize for second place in German Oral Competition, presented by German Legation: Rosalind Russell. Prize for French) presented by French Legation: Susan Parfitt. Special Prize for Latin) presented by Miss Duff: Carolyn Ramsay. Special Prize for Spoken Latin) presented by Miss Duff: Diana Justice. The Marlene Bell Cup) awarded to the girl in the Third Form with the best all-round ability: Diana Harkness. Miss Stock)s Georgraphy Cup: Sandra Urquhart. The Storry Essay Cup: Jennifer Clark. The Corsbie Science Cup: Diana Justice. Major Levy1s Current Events Cup: Mary Ensor. The Clothing Cup: Mary Purchas. The Larcombe French Cup: Susan Baxter. Marie ScoWs Latin Cup: Joanna Lane. The Old Girls) Drawing Cup: Alison Straube!. The M acgibbon Biology Cup: Lesley Halliday. The Stokes Music Cup: Diana Justice. Pauline Gamble)s German Cup: Joanna Lane. Miss Edward)s Cup for Original English Composition: Helen Russell. The Roy Smith History Cup: Joanna Lane. Miss Hoy) s Mathematics Cup: Patricia Griffiths. Christchurch Old Girls) Association Human Biology Cup: Marie Cordner. The Myers Cup for Public Speaking: Sandra Harrison. Winner of Intermediate Section: Virginia Stevens. Winner of Junior Section: Janice Young. Wellington Old Girls) Association Cup for English: Patricia Greenslade. Special Prize for Divinity) presented by W hitcombe and Tombs Ltd.: Helen Reynolds. St. M argaret1s Prize ( awarded to girl with best all round ability in the school): Diana Justice. The H eadmistress)s Prize ( awarded for outstanding service to the school): June White.

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SPORT TROPHIES: Winner of Junior Tennis Championship and the Rankin Tennis Cup: Joy Brander. Winner of Intermediate Tennis Championship and the Redpath Tennis Cup: Noela Gamble. Winner of Senior Tennis Championship and the JonesKissling Tennis Cup: Susan Rich. HOUSE TROPHIES: House Drama Club: Rimu. Athletics: Senior-Konini. Junior-Rata. Basketball: Senior-Rimu. Junior-Rata. Hockey: Matipo. Swimming: Rimu. Tennis: Senior-Konini. J unior-Rata. COLOURS: Athletics: Re-awarded, Jennifer Clark, Katherine Mackenzie, Susan Rich; awarded, Lyndsey Marriott. Basketball: Re-awarded, Jo-Anne Reynolds; awarded, Janet Lemon. Hockey: Re-awarded, Gillian Blunden, Kathleen Coe; awarded, Hazel Pickles, Susan Rich, Jocelyn Robinson, Barbara Saunders, Pamela Stone, Sarah Williams. Swimming: Re-awarded, Geraldine Peate, Jan McPhail; awarded, Jennifer Clark, June Coxhead, Janet Lemon, Christine Wales. Tennis: Re-awarded, Susan Rich; awarded, Rosalind Russell. Honours Gymnastics: Re-awarded, Susan Jameson; awarded, Helen Powell, Rosalind Russell.

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University National Scholarship: Joanna Lane . .On Credit List in University Entrance Scholarship Examination: Diana Justice, Helen Reynolds. Higher Leaving Certificates: Susan Baxter, Janice Cassidy, Patricia Greenslade, Patricia Griffiths, Diana Justice, Joanna Lane, Christine Percival, Helen Reynolds, Jo-Anne Reynolds, Rosalind Russell, June White.

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University Entrance: Jacqueline Barrow, Carol Bassett, Joanna Baudinet, Sally Blakely, Barbara Boon, Julie Byrne, Jennifer Clark, Sally Cox, June Coxhead, Elena Deans, Elizabeth Edridge, Rosalind Fulton, Sandra Harrison, Susan Jameson, Gillian Kellock, Rosamond Macdonald, Katharine Mackenzie, Susan Parfitt, Mary Parkes, Barbara Peate, Robin Pickering, Carolyn Ramsay, Rosemary Roberts, Helen Russell, Elizabeth Sheppard, Isobel Sloss, Rosemary Spicer, Pamela Stone, Alison Straube!, Sandra Urquhart, Annette White, Sarah Williams, Margaret Wilson. Endorsed School Certificate: Jacqueline Barrow, Carol Bassett, Joanna Baudinet, Rosemary Blair, Sally Blakely, Barbara Boon, Julie Byrne, Allison Carthy, Jennifer Clark, Kathleen Coe, Sally Cox, June Coxhead, Elena Deans, Elizabeth Edridge, Rosalind Fulton, Sandra Harrison, Susan Jameson, Gillian Kellock, Rosamond Macdonald, Katharine Mackenzie, Susan Owen, Susan Parfitt, Mary Parkes, Barbara Peate, Geraldine Peate, Robin Pickering, Carolyn Ramsay, Rosemary Roberts, Helen Russell, Elizabeth Sheppard, Isobel Sloss, Rosemary Spicer, Pamela Stone, Alison Straube!, Sandra Urquhart, Annette White, Sarah Williams, Margaret Wilson. School Certificate: Kathleen Aitchison, Elizabeth Andrews, Christine Apperley, Penelope Austin, Joy Banks, Caroline Branthwaite, Pamela Brown, Anne Buckley, Pamela Carpenter, Pamela Chaplin, Deborah Chapman, Susann Clarkson, Marie Cordner, Robyn Coxhead, Janet Croft, Elizabeth Dart, Philip pa Davies, Anne Dudley, Mary Ensor, Janice Fogg, Jennifer Green, Katherine Hall, Lesley Halliday, Penelope Hamann, Mary-Ann Harley, Judith Harper, Maureen Harrow, Claire Hawkins, Patricia Higgs, Judith Hill, Janet Jackson, Mary Jackson, Jillian Kerr, Alison Kidd, Margaret Little, Pamela Lock, Helen Logan, Sandra McElroy, Angela Macfarlane, Kathleen Macfarlane, Pieter McKenzie, Jan McPhail, Lindsey Marriott, Elizabeth Midgley, Clare Moore, Gaile Muirson, Prudence Mulligan, Rosemary Parsons, Alison Peate, Diane Perry, Elizabeth Peryer, Susan Phillips, Hazel Pickles, Patricia Porteous, Mary Purchas, Margaret Sandie, Jennifer Scott, Helen Shand, Carolyn Sturge, Daintry Spear, Helen Taylor, Christine Wales, Susan Wauchop, Rosalie W elsford, Hilary Young, Nicola Young.

ST. MARGARET'SCOLLEGEMAGAZINE TRINITY COLLEGE SPEECH EXAMINATIONS, Liani Holland, grade 2, pass. Penelope Smart, grade 2, pass. Yvonne MacKay, grade 4, pass with merit. Andrea Griffiths, grade 4, pass with merit. Cheryl-Anne Kingston, grade 4, honours. Margaret Cook, grade 4, pass. Claire Cordery, grade 4, pass. Virginia Stevens, grade 7, honours. Pieter McKenzie, grade 7, pass with merit. Jacqueline Cordery, grade 8, pass with merit. Sandra Barnes, grade 8, pass with merit. Robin Fenwick, grade 8, pass. COMMERCIAL EXAMINATIONS, AND MID-YEAR 1961

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Senior Government: Barbara Boon, Partial Pass: Allison Carthy, Jennifer Scott. 1960: Junior Government: Elizabeth Peryer, Allison Carthy, Jennifer Scott, Partial Pass: Marie Cordner. 1961: Sally England, Lynnette Helps, Judith Lynch. Chamber of Commerce: Typewriting: Susan Baxter, Janice Cassidy, Kathleen Chivers, Marie Cordner, Penny Da,-vson, Sally England, Noela Gamble, Lynnette Helps. Shorthand: Jacqueline Armstrong, Barbara Boon, Sally England, Pass: Lynnette Helps, Gaile Muirson, Jennifer Scott (all Honours). Allison Carthy, Penny Dawson, Noela Gamble, Kay Lorimer, Judith Lynch, Elizabeth Peryer.

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Grade V: Distinction: Christine Ray. Grade IV Distinction: Margaret Cordery, Sarah Woods. Merit: Yvonne Mackay. Pass: Wendy Mcfarlane, Beryl McNabb, Judith Tait. Grade III Merit: Gabrielle Andrews, Catherine Cox. Pass: Aileen Kidd, Jill Smith, Jennifer Wagner, Virginia Williams, Cherrie McGlashan, Ja nice Black. Grade II: Merit: Susan Norbert-Munns. Pass: Suniver Ballantyne, Norah Blunden, Mary Davies, Anna Cottrell, Helen Macfarlane, Gillian Mathieson, Judith Miller, Hilary Tomlin, Susan Wilton.

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TRINITY COLLEGE Senior Grade: Pass: Judith Hyndman. Junior Grade: Pass: Janet Coe. Grade I: Distinction: Susan Taylor. Merit: Lindsay Deane, Catherine Dickey, Barbara Ferner. Pass: Catherine Wilkin, Marianne Wood , Ro emary Wood . THEORY RES Grade V: Angela Ramsay, Christine Ray. Grade III: nnette Dynes, Aileen Kidd.

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"TIME" (Jillian Holland, 5A).

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Chapel Prefects: Sandra Harrison, Annette White, Susan Parfitt, Barbara Peate, Pamela Brown. At the end of last year, we were very pleased to welcome Archdeacon Woods who succeeded Bishop Gowing as School Chaplain. This year both Junior and Senior schools combined for the Harvest Festival, each girl bringing some form of produce. The response was particularly good and the tinned foods, fruit and vegetables were divided among the Community of the Sacred Name, Churchill Courts, Fitzgerald House, Te Wai Pounamu College and the St. Saviour's Cottage Homes. ~Ye were very happy to see Miss Stock at school again, and were delighted and privileged to receive a beautiful processional cross inlaid with mother of pearl, which had been made by Noel, one of the boys who is at Miss Stock's school in Melanesia. The Cross was dedicated by Bishop Warren on February 20th. On Ash Wednesday many of the Confirmed girls in the School attended a Corporate Communion Service in St. Mary's, and the Prefects continued to attend Holy Communion every Wednesday throughout Lent. The form Lenten and Copper Trail totals this year amounted to £138/18/9. In spite of a disappointing attendance at the Direct Giving Service on Thursday, 17th August, the collection reached the very satisfactory total of £ 79 / 5 / 3. The Confirmation Service was held in St. Mary's on October 13th. We were sorry to learn that Bishop Warren was unable to take the Service owing to ill health. Fortunately Bishop Wiggins was able to take his place. The following girls were confirmed: Jennifer Anderson, Bobbi Baker, Julie Bell, Prudence Birdling, Nora Blunden, Janet Coe, Helen Cook, Elizabeth Coop, Alison Deidrichs, Margaret Dunbar, Anne Dunshea, Kathryn Evans, Sally Fear, Elizabeth Felton, Alison Greenslade, Eileen Haley, Beverley Hamilton, Robyn Hammond, Diana Harkness, Jacqueline Harris, Sandra Innes, Christine Jones, Josephine Kennington, Prudence McAuliffe, Lynette McLaughlin, Helen

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Macfarlane, Wendy Macfarlane, Susanne Macready, Judith Marriott, Deborah Matheson, Robyn Morton-Smith, Emily Mulligan, Lesley Nicholls, Helen Orbell, Sandra Perry, Pamela Roberts, Janet Scott, Christine Stephens, Jill Stewart, Janice Thatcher, Janice Thomson, Susan Thomson, Janis Todd, Neroli Wagner, Jane Wynn-Williams, Janice Young. At the moment, we are looking forward to the Candle-lighting Service which is perhaps the most beautiful of all our services. We have also begun practising for the Carol Service to be held on December 4th. We would like to take this opportunity to thank Archdeacon Woods for his continued interest and support in all aspects of our School life. S.C.M. NOTES The Artroom has been adopted again this year for our S.C.M. activities, which have usually been in the form of lunchhour meetings. The very interesting speakers we have heard this year include Miss Frances Cotton, the Schools' Secretary, who gave an extremely interesting account of her visit to Bangkok to attend the S.C.M. Conference there, and who al o spoke of the activities of various S.C.M. groups; Mr Evans who recounted his trip to the Antarctic and Mrs Meadowcroft, a missionary on furlough from W. Pakistan, who described the needs and conditions of the people there. During the second term the Rev. J. Keith spoke on Prayer, Archdeacon Woods presented membership cards and badges, and £22 was raised for charitable organisations. The money was raised by a cakestall held before a P.T.A. meeting, by contributions from each member for the general funds, and from our coffee sales. Coffee with whipped cream was sold to the staff during break, while the girls sat and enjoyed their tea or coffee at lunchtime in our very "artistic" coffee bar.

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Two Christian Forums have been held this year; one at Linwood High School and the other here at St. Margaret's College. We found these forums most enjoyable, and the interest arounsed was proved by the large number of questions sent into the Brains' Trusts. A visit to the Community of the Sacred Name, and another money-raising campaign, are activities to be resumed after the examinations. We sincerely thank Miss Tu till for the time she has given to our problems and for her guidance throughout the year, and we also extend our best wishes for a successful 1962 to next year's S.C.M. group. ART ROOM

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If you were to ask the Art Room to name the most notable event of the year there is no doubt as to what its reply would be; without hesitation it would say, "the promise of curtains". For curtains will be to the Art Room as an oasis in a desert. No longer, we hope, will eyes be strained, skins scorched, paint dried up and clay cracked. As the next most memorable event it would name the promise of cupboards for the storing of paper and current work. While it may be true that "ability does what it may; genius does what it must" - regardless of circumstances -it is equally true that only a highly skilled workman can presume to work with poor materials and in unsatisfactory conditions. Hence the delight of all concerned that we are at last to have two additions which will greatly aid efficiency.

Art Room activities in general have been, as always, many and varied. Imaginative drawing and painting have revealed a good deal of originality; designing has continued to test both the ingenuity and the precision of all age groups; the junior forms, after the somewhat demanding claims of -figme drawing, have enjoyed giving vent to their feelings in "abstract" creations; while some young enthusiasts are learning of the pitfalls as well as the fascination of clay work. Perhaps one of the most valuable results of all Art Room pursuits, apart from the inculcation of an appreciation of line, form and co]our, is the demands which such work makes upon the perseverance of those who engage upon it. It is comparatively easy to visualise a work of art - it requires much self-dis-

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cipline to carry it through to a ucces ful conclusion. Critics who deplore the inability of the present generation to concentrate might be heartened to see the perseverance with which many girls have approached the varied problems connected with counted thread embroidery; and those who bewail the pa sing of the age of craftsmanship might likewise be encouraged by the determination and skill exerci ed by those engaged in leatherwork. We hope that many who engage in work in the Art Room will leave school with an abiding sense of the atisfaction which ensues from the pur uit of creative art - a satisfaction which ready-made pleasures can never supply; and with a realisation that while machine-made product are of inestimable value in many ways, there is still a place for those articles which, while incorporating skill which have been developed through the centuries, also expres something of the reative impulse of each individual.

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Standing: Rosalind Fulton, Caroline Branthwaite, Ali on Kidd, Mary En or, Chri tine Apperley, Jillian Kerr. Seated: Hilary Young, Carolyn Ram ay, Rosemary Roberts, Annette White, Penelope Hamann.

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Thi year ha been a very successful one for the School Library. With the constant demand for magazines and books and by the steady co-operation of the Senior Librarian a sisted by the form librarians the library has run moothly and efficiently. Toward the end of March we were very plea ed to welcome Miss Edwards back to St. Margaret's, this time to the Library. Her enthusiasm combined with her wide knowledge of book and authors, has contributed greatly to our successful year. In the third term we were also very plea ed to welcome Christine Apperley as a new Senior Librarian, so increa ing our numbers to eleven. With the addition of over three hundred new books this year, the shelves are now very full, and the librarians have been kept very busy. Especially have we increased our number of reference books, and these have been of great use to the Seniors. A usual the magazine section too ha proved most popular, especially with the arrival of a new "Seventeen".

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This year has seen the advent of the ready made plastic covers, much to the relief of those concerned with the processing of new books, for these covers are stronger and will stand the wear and tear of constant use. We would like to acknowledge the following gifts to the Library, which were most acceptable and fully appreciated by us all. Books have been given by Mr Glasgow, Joanna Lane, Elizabeth Sheppard, Reed and Co. Ltd., Ross MacGregor and oela Gamble. Finally we have enjoyed our busy and interesting year, and hope that the school will continue to derive as much benefit and enjoyment from the library a we have, from being librarians. We should like to thank Miss Edwards most sin erely, and wish our successors the best of luck for next year. FORM LIBRARIANS, 1961 Term I Term II V M .......................... Gamble P. Williams VA ................ S. Dear ley R. Freer VLM .......................... H. Ballantyne E. Bragg IVA ......D. Isaac D.William .I. Grant IVM ........... B. Pre ton IIIA ......................... S. Bullock, S. McDougall IIIG ..B. Cummack D. Martin IIIM .........M. Woods, P. Lawrence Form II . .....G. Anderson, V. Louisson Form I ................... C. Phillips S. Gardiner

S. Barne C. Macfarlane S. Dear ley R. Freer L. Guinne s L. Armitage J. i holl S. Hobb J. Gre n E. Sandston P. Thompson J. Halliday P. Bourke D. Fi her M. Woods E. King A. Langford C. Coleman L. Holland J. Saunder

Term III . Gamble M. Leversedge J. Mackay R. Pear on B. Ba sett J. Combellack R. Cunningham . Blair H. Orbell V. cott C. A. Kingston P. Benzie D. Fisher G. Andrew J. Chapman P. Lawrence A. Gough N. Clark J. ixon P. Smart

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which proved to be very satisfactory as it enabled a large attendance of parents and supporters .. The success of such an evening, from both the competitors and the audience's point of view, depends greatly on the judge. This year, in Miss S. Balkind the competitors were given excellent advice and constructive criticism, and all present were delighted by her insight and humour. We thank her most sincerely for adjudicating for us. The placings of the finalists were as follows:Senior Section Subjects 1. Africa, the unknown quantity in the algebra of the world. 2. Liberty must be limited in order to be possessed. lst.-Mary Ensor (Myers Cup); 2nd.-Hilary Young. Intermediate Section Subjects 1. Colombo Plan and New Zealand. 2. Why be Selective in going to the Cinema. lst.-Diana Isaac. Junior Section Subjects 1. My favourite relation. 2. Why I would like to travel. lst.-Virginia Matson; 2nd. equal-Angela Blackie, Rosemary Hawkins. MUSIC

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We were sorry to lose Mrs Thomson at the end of last year, but were very pleased to welcome Mrs Allison to conduct our choirs during 1961. Each choir has worked hard and taken its share in school activities. A most important event was the arrival of a Steinway grand piano at the end of the second term and it has since been used with great success at the Memorised Music Contest and the Spring Festival. The Senior Choir) with a membership of seventy-five, was called upon to sing at several weddings and after leading the Beginning and End of Term Services, their next large undertaking was the Direct Giving Service, for which they sang a new anthem, "O Praise God in His Holiness" by Armstrong Gibbs. At the Spring Festival they sang, "Song of the Shadows" by Armstrong Gibbs and "O Lovely Peace" by Handel and now,

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The accompanists for the Choir have been Christine Apperley and Jillian Kerr and the organists have been: Chrjstine Apperley, Jullian Kerr, Penny Daw on, Pieter McKenzie, Elizabeth Bragg, Adine Acton-Adams, Robyn Fox, Elizabeth Coop, Christine Ray and Alison Greenslade.

The Intermediate Choir, made up of fifty girls from the Third and Fourth forms, has this year learned hymns and descants for leading a sembly on Friday mornings. For the pring Festival th y learned three delightful part songs. The e were "Dream Seller", "Old Women", and "Dabbling in the Dew", in which they were accompanied by Ali on Greenslade and Christine Ray. The Boarders' Choir con isting of girls from both Kilburn and Julius House has practised hymns for Chapel ervices and for the 10 o'clock service at St. Mary's on unday morning . We would all like to take thi opportunity of thanking Mrs Alli on for her guidance and the time sh has given to our pra tices. The Memorised Music Contest

Thi y ar wa the fir t time that we have held the Memorised Music Contest in our own hall and with our new piano. After welcoming Dr. Michael Toovey from the University of Canterbury whom we were fortunate to have to judge the conte t, Mis Cro her poke to par nts str sing the need for girls to carry on their musical tudie as a form of relaxation throughout their chool Certificate and University Entrance year. The results were: Junior Section: lst.-Diana Hatherley. 2nd. equal-Sonja Laugeson and Philippa Hall. 3rd. equal-Diana Solomon and Barbara Cummack. Intermediate Section: 1 t.- Jillian Kerr. 2nd.-Ali on Greenslade.

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Senior Section : lst.-Elizabeth Bragg ( cup winner). 2nd.-Penny Dawson. Dr. Toovey congratulated successful performers and commented on the general high standard, giving helpful advice and useful criticism to all the girls.

The Solo and Accompaniment Contest The Solo and Accompaniment Contest drew a large number of entries and was held on August 9th. This year we were allowed to choose our own songs and we were very fortunate in having Mrs G. Blair to judge this contest, who, while congratulating the girls on their choice of songs was able to give some helpful criticism. We were delighted to hear her sing two songs for us-"The Singer" and "Love's Philosophy", in which she was accompanied by Mrs Allison. The results were: Junior-lst.-Brenda 2nd.-Diane 3rd.-Angela

Barton and Margaret Wright. Hatherley and Margaret Cordery. Blackie and Suzanne Bullock.

Intermediate-lst.-Wendy Spencer and Christine Jones. 2nd.-Deborah Williams and Philippa Hall. 3rd.-Alison Greenslade and Christine Ray. Senior-lst.-Prudence Williams and Christine Apperley. 2nd.-Alison Munro and Robyn Fox. 3rd.-Caroline Frizzell and Penny Dawson.

The Choral Spring Festival This year's festival of Song and Dance, was in the form of a Spring Festival. After many weeks of preparation it was presented on September 27th. As well as items from the Intermediate and Senior Choirs, each form, from Form I upwards sang individually. We were very pleased to have Mrs Grace Blair with us again to judge the class singing and she awarded the Class Singing Cup to the Fourth forms. The whole school sang four songs among them being two rounds, which delighted both the singers and the audience.

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Some mention should also be made of the accompanists who performed very creditably. The second half of the programme consisted of songs, verse speaking and dancing following the th me of Spring. Prudence Thompson wa a very convincing Jack Frost with Cheryl-Ann Kingston as the Huntsman and Jane Goggin as the Queen of pring. Several girls from the lower forms made up the Ballet of Flower. Some entertaining items were presented by a extet of Senior girl , three of whom, Prudence Williams, Caroline Frizzell and Alison Munro, sang solos. Several other pring song were sung by the Class inging Groups, ending in the Grand Finale of the Crowning of Queen of Spring with all creation joining the singing a Hymn of Prai e. We would especially like to thank those who produced and helped to make the festival enjoyable for parents and girls alike: Mr Allison, music; Miss Lingwood, dancing; Mrs Corrick, verse speaking; Miss Lake, Junior School Singing Groups and Mrs Williams who operated the tage lighting and a sisted with the dancing. THE

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And they certainly did deserve a great deal of attention, for here indeed was evidence to offset the oft-repeated remarks that "Amelia does not concentrate", or "Ermytrude wastes her time". Here was encouragement for girls who might question the eventual value of the seemingly monotonous work of the moment; for parents who might doubt the wisdom of the sacrifice involved in sending children to a private school; and for staff also, for whom the frustrations of the year melted away as they beheld the positive results of their efforts. The greatest value of such a display, however, surely lies in the fact that here it is possible to see each department in the total context of school life and, even more important, in its relationship to life beyond the immediate boundaries of the school. Here Biology brings a growing appreciation of the wonders of life itself, and Geography an understanding of the world in which that life exists. Chemistry and Science prepare the way for participation in an atomic age and Maths equips the mind to deal with some of its problems. English and History alike show the present in its relationship to the past -a past from whose glories and errors alike much can be learned; while the Homecraft, Commercial and Art departments give an indication of the many channels into which more practical ability may be turned. Yet it is necessary to remember that even such a comprehensive display is but part of the totality of school life. Drama, Music, Sport - all must be included if one is to be fully cognizant of the integrated personality which the School aims at producing; and undergirding all this is the daily pattern of worship and the development of a perception of things of the spirit, which is the raison d'etre for the School's existence. For, as a great headmaster recently said, "A church school ought not to be conformed to the standards of this world but transformed by the renewal of the spirit. It should not accept the world's standards of commercialism, competition and of personal ambition .... It must do well its minimum job of instruction, but it should not look for the obvious results, not even for the worldly success of those who go thrugh it. In the end it is the service of the holy and humble which does most good in the world". And he concludes by emphasising that the standards at which

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a church school should aim cannot be attained without the background of a religious belief, "for God is the one eternal truth, and His judgments the only judgments which transcend the fashions of the day. Hence the importance of the Chapel and what happens in it". So, wisely, it is not the Display of Work with which the School year concludes, but the Service of praise in the Chapel.

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The Red Cross has had a successful year with a roll number of 83 girls in the Junior School and sixteen in the Senior School. The younger girls have made toys, ditty bags, patchwork quilts, scrap books and brought numerous warm garments all of which will go to Korea or Hong Kong. Some of the girls in Forms I and II have helped with Meals-on-Wheels, and they also visit and help several aged people who live alone and cannot get out to do their shopping or to cut their lawns! One girl has gone for over two years, once a week to read to an elderly lady who is almost blind. At the annual meeting of the North Canterbury Red Cross Association one of our Senior girls, Anne Buchanan acted as Chairman. She carried out her duties with dignity and ease. At that meeting St. Margaret's gained first prize for their minute book. Bronwyn Hammett, Catherine Wilkin and Annette Dynes gained first, second and third places respectively in the Essay Competition while Victoria Hiseman was Highly Commended. Annette Dynes essay was placed third in the New Zealand Competition. The senior members of the Junior Red Cross visited the childrens' ward in the Christchurch Public Hospital distributing Amerit:an gift boxes. Thirteen girls who were instructed in First Aid by Mrs McCallum, succeeded in gaining their certificates all passing well and two passing with honours.

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A very enthusiastic group of members meets once a week to study stage craft, mime and movement, and also to read and • act in short plays and scenes. Earlier in the year three One Act Plays ( a Period Drama a comedy and a fantasy) were produced in the school hall for two nights. All the girls felt they had gained valuable experience from these plays and we hope to continue with a production each year. Those taking part were Virginia Stevens, Christine Apperley, Mary Hargreaves, Sandra Barnes, Pamela Thomson, Lucy Harper, Elizabeth Wilkins, Diana Adamson, Nicola Young, Robyn Fenwick, Claire Cordery, Heather Ballantyne, Prudence Williams, Avice Kelly, Phillippa Ruston, Josephine Lough, Caroline Branthwaite, Cheryl-Ann Kingston, Jillian Farmer, Jacqueline Cordery. SCHOOL DANCE On the 22nd July, those unwary enough to enter the school hall found it transformed to a mysterious haunt of witches and their familiars. With a little black magic, and much black paint, our senior art girls produced a gruesome array of witches ghosts, cats and tombstones. While cobwebs, greenery, posters, and orange pumpkin balloons festooned the walls, a witch on a jet propelled bromstick was seen flying across one end of the hall (appropriately?) towards the staffroom. No appetites appeared weekened by the macabre welcome of a luminous skeleton directing traffic to the supper rooms. In fact, our guests, the ghoulies, ghosties, and long legged beasties from Christ's College, St. Andrew's, and Boys' High School seemed quite undaunted by their surroundings. We would like to thank Mr Williams, Mr Empson and all those long suffering parents who helped to make our decorations a success. We were very disappointed that Miss Crosher was not well enough to be present, but were very grateful to Miss Corder who acted as hostess for us. We thank Miss Tutill for her help and forbearance in the artroom. An altogether successful evening was assured by the boys who played the supper extras and the highland music, and by last year's prefects, who helped with the supper.

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This year has seen the start of a new venture - a Recorded Music Club for the 6th Forms. The idea originated with a group of girls in 6Bl, who decided to meet once a week to hear and discuss recordings of widely diversified types of music. Ideas were sorted out, and the club at last began to take shape, with Miss Corder's help and guidance. We are greatly indebted to her for the interest she has taken in the club's activities, and also to Miss Findley who has kindly allowed us the use of the Clothing Room on Monday lunch-hours. To date, the recordings we have heard have ranged from Tchaikowsky to Jazz ( mainly "Ella") and from "Can Can" to "Verdi". The highlight of our programmes so far, ha'i been one on Grand Opera which Miss Corder prepared and presented for us. We hope that this year, we have established the Club on a firm basis, and that the next and following years will see it become a popular feature of the School activities. DIALETIC

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The Dialetic Society has been a particularly active group this year, being consistently well- upported by the younger members. Mrs Penney was again unanimously elected our President and on her departure for overseas at the end of the first term Mrs Cooper very kindly took over the job of President. The members of our club are very grateful to both Presidents for giving up their time and energy to the club and also to our reliable committee of Sandra Harrison, Felicity Austin and Susan Shand. Debates have been held regularly throughout the year covering a variety of controversial topics. Several inter-form debates have been held between the third and fourth forms as well as a Parachute Debate and an Impromptu speaking contest. This was very popular, attracting eighteen entries and was won by Hilary Young who spoke on "Whaling in New Zealand," and Julian Farmer who spoke on "Telephones".

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High School on the motion . "The Scientist has been of more value to the Community than the Artist". St. Margaret's took the regative side and was represened by Rosemary Roberts, Virginia Stevens and Hilary Young. The highlight of the second term was a Debate against the renowned Christ College Dialectic Society on the subject "That Private Schools in New Zealand should be Abolished". The St. Margaret's team of Christine Apperley, Sandra Harrison and Hilary Young took the negative side and their opponents were Tony Wilson, William Saunders and Paul Tipping. This enjoyable debate was notable for the many humorous asides and interjections of the floor speakers and the audience. A loyal member of the club Vicky Livingstone is also to be congratulated on her success in coming second equal in the Canterbury section of the Road Safety Speaking Contest. We would like to thank sincerely Mrs Cooper, Mrs Penney and Miss Tutill who have judged our debates, for their mature help and guidance, and also members of the club who have capably judged and chaired debates. The opportunity to debate has given many club members invaluable experience and increased confidence in public speaking and it is to be hoped that the interest of members does not flag in 1962. PREFECTS'

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Little did the staff realize when they increased the number of the prefects to thirteen, that the term "Bakers' Dozen" would be more than appropriate. Sustinence, however, has not been our main preoccupation this year - just one of them - and again the prefects have managed to combine hard work and laughter in the course of their duties. We continued the tradition of attending Holy Communion with Miss Crasher during Lent, and we were very pleased when she accepted our invitation to breakfast. On the final morning of Lent, we were spared a. breakfast of burned toast and watery coffee, when, at the very kind invitation of Archdeacon and Mrs Woods, we breakfasted at the Vicarage.

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On April 7th, we wer privileged to attend the Debutantes' Ball to watch the annual presentation of the Debs. Although the staff were unwilling to risk ignominious de£eat on the Athletics' Field, and failed to accept our challenge, they accepted with apparent eagerness an invitation to morning tea at the beginning of the term. We would like to thank Miss Corder for her guidance, advice and constant support throughout the year. Unfortunately her Wednesday lunch-hour visits have, of necessity been only too hort. We would also like to thank Miss Edward for her delightful gift which was greatly appreciated. To our succes ors, we extend our very best wi hes for next year. We hope they will preserve and treasure our inovations of this year, the jug, humpty and cu hions, along with our heritage of crockery and cushions of former years. I FA T DEPARTMENT At pre ent there are 60 children on the roll of thi department, and, despite sporadic outbreaks of influenza, mumps and chickenpox, the percentage of attendance ha been high. December 5th, 1960, was "Open Day" and many parents availed themselves of the opportunity to ee their children's work, and they seemed to enjoy the hort concert of Christmas item pre ented by the Primer Cla es. Our clas rooms were brightly painted during the holidays, and this was appreciated by teacher and pupils. During the year the children ·hared the joy of giving in the Lenten Offering. Mr Robert , Traffic Officer, vi ited the school and gave a Safety First lesson in her u ual attractive way, and, recently, we have enjoyed seeing Educational Film Strips, using Miss Newson's projector until such time a the one, now on order, arrives. JU

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1961 will be remembered as the year in which we said goodbye to Miss Islip and welcomed Miss Newson as the new Headmistre s of the Junior chool. We hope that Mi s Islip will enjoy her retirement and that Miss Newson will be happy with us.

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There have been some changes in the teaching staff also : Mrs N. Howard returned to us to take Form II; Miss D. Lake and Mrs D. Taylor were appointed to take Form I and Standard III; while when Miss J. Cuzens left at the end of Term II to be married, Miss D. Foggo of Edinburgh came to take Standard I. The Junior School has joined with the Senior School in several activities this year. A combined Harvest Festival Service was held and girls helped with the distribution of fruit and vegetables. In the Form Singing Contest Form I and II were placed second and third and much praise is due to Miss Lake for their success. During the evening some junior girls took part in the Spring Dance Sequence, and a Verse Speaking Choir under the direction of Mrs Corrick gave great pleasure to the audience. It is pleasing to note that several junior girls entered in the Memorised Music Contest and that Sonja Laugeson gained second place in her section. We are grateful to the Traffic Officers for being on duty daily at Papanui Road, and further talks to the girls on Road Safety. At the end of this year we shall be holding our own prizegiving - this will be for the first time and marks a new stage in the development of the school. On Thursday, 8th December the annual prizegiving was held in the school hall. It was a cause of regret that the Bishop was prevented by ill-health from attending, but we were very fortunate that Mrs Warren consented to present the prizes and give the address.

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Once again the inmates of Kilburn have had an enjoyable year greatly contributed to by the able members of staff. At the beginning of the year, Mrs Gregory and Mrs Colville welcomed us back, but the latter was soon replaced by an old girl of the school, Miss Trevella. Other matrons throughout the year have been Miss Dodds and Miss Harrison and at present Miss Hewins and Miss Mosley. For the first two terms we welcomed from St. Hilda's, Miss Mitchell as our resident housemistress. The house tutors have been most generous in giving up their time to take us to various entertainments. In particular we have enjoyed a picnic at Ashley Gorge, ballet, Ben Hur, a social evening at St. Mary's and visits to the airport and the Cashmere Hills. Although we arranged for a trip to Lake Ida in the winter term, the ice got cold feet and thawed with the thought of eighty extra heavy weights descending on it for the day. The Thirds and Fourths owe their thanks to Mis Comyns Thomas for their dancing lessons during the winter term on Wednesday evenings. Also our thanks go to the guide captains for the enjoyable evenings they provided for many of the girls. Perhaps the most eagerly anticipated entertainment for all the boarders has been the three Saturday evenings a term when Mr Taylor has shown us films. Many improvements have welcomed us back each term. These include bunks in some of the dormitories, heaters, new chairs for the sitting rooms, cubicles painted and the conversion of music rooms into cubicles. The liberty system is still mo t successful, and all the liberties are thriving on their extra freedom in the weekends. The non-libs have been fortunate in having improvements in their sitting room in the form of a table-tennis set. Grigg and Cray's competition for the cup has continued as usual this year with the results so far being equal. The house swimming sports provided much amusement with Grigg an easy victor at the end of the day. The Annual

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awaited. This year we are hoping that it will be a great success as the pound money used for funds has mounted up considerably. At the time of the triangular tournament company of Craighead and St. Hilda's.

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This year has gone quickly for our happy band in Julius House and most of the new girls settled down very happily. Out of the 27 members of Julius 20 were new this year and managed to become accustomed to the ways of the House with the help of the matrons, Mis Drayton and Mrs Tinkler. We were all sad to lose Mrs Tinkler in the middle of the second term. To fill her place Miss Harrison, an old girl of the school, came over from Kilburn to relieve Miss Drayton until another Matron could be found. Miss Bradley, formerly of Rangi Ruru, was chosen to fill this position. The two houses, Nightingale and Cavel, have competed closely for the cup in the Prep. room this year, but I think ightingale's purple ribbon has adorned the cup slightly more than the yellow one of Cavel. The Third formers are very grateful to Miss Comyns Thomas for coming along on Wednesday and arranging dancing on Saturdays. Girl Guides has been a popular Friday night's entertainment for the Juniors. Concerts on Saturday nights have been very entertaining and we are grateful to Miss Purdom, our resident Mistress for the production of three plays, put on by the Juniors for the amusement of the two houses. Although we can by no means claim to be angels we have enjoyed a great deal of fun and hope that the Julius House of next year will have as happy time as we have had. KONI

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We began well by coming a very close third to Kow hai in the swimming sports, although this was perhaps rather the result of the efforts of a few girls than of the House as a whole. However, after a particularly valiant effort on the part of the team, we did emerge victorious in the House Crocodile race. Our congratulations to Helen Taylor who had her colours awarded, and to Helen Orbell, who won the Intermediate Championship, and received her pocket. The Juniors excelled themselves at the Athletic Sports, winning both the Junior House Relay and the Junior House Championship. We congratulate Anne Denham who was Junior Champion and had her pocket re-awarded and Raylene Wilkins who was runner-up.

In the Winter term our Junior Basketballers once again carried off the honours by winning the Junior House Basket-ball Shield. The Seniors were beaten by Rimu after a hard game. Our Hockey Team put up a grand fight against a particularly strong Rata team, but did not manage to maintain the hard pace in the second half. Marks were gained in the Umpires' Tests, and congratulations must go to Lyndsey Marriott who had her pocket re-awarded, and to Elizabeth Bragg who had her pocket awarded. Congratulations also to Angela Macfarlane and Jill Munro who received their Basketball pockets. Not only in sport has Konini been to the fore: Elizabeth Bragg won the Senior Section of the Memorised Music Competition, and the Memorised Music Cup; Jillian Kerr won the Intermediate section and Alison Greenslade was runner-up; Christine Apperley and Judith Marriott reached the finals of the Myer's Cup, and many marks were gained in the solo and accompaniment and sight reading contests. Unfortunately all too many conduct marks have not helped our Tuesday Morning Totals in the Bates' House Cup, but many girls have kept up a constant stream of mentions. Pamela Lock, Jacqueline Halliday, Emily Mulligan, Robyn Hammond, and all 4A members have gained many marks in this respect. I would like to thank my vice-captain for her continued support throughout the year, and to wish the House and my successor the best of luck for the future.

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1961 has been a very successful year for Kowhai. We can look back over the year, and see that our House has kept up its fine reputation. In the first term we won the Bates' House Cup, by a wide margin. Again in the second term we proved our worth, and had the Bates' House Cup shining on our shelf. I would like to thank the girls who have gained so many marks by handing in mentions regularly, especially Rhondda Freer, Elizabeth Williams, Margaret Cordery, Sarah Woods and Shona Scanes, who have contributed an outstanding number of marks. Although there were several "off the House Rolls", the great number of marks we gained from lifesaving awards, compensated for this and Kowhai comfortably won the Lifesaving Cup which was awarded for the second time. I hope that next year Kowhai will continue to do well in this field, as it is more promising than our basketball teams ! In the swimming sports, Kowhai, as always did her best, but not even Kowhai could beat Rimu. Congratulations Rimu ! Kowhai did extremely well in both the senior and junior relays, winning both, and also breaking the records. The house crocodile suffered considerably from lack of practice and we generously allowed three teams to pass us. Our congratulations go to Jennifer Clark who won the Senior Championship, and was re-awarded her colours. Pockets were won by Sarah Woods and Susan Clark. Susan also won the cup for the girl with most points not a champion; and was runner-up in the Intermediate Championship.

In the Athletic Sports we did not excel, but we did have a few girls who were successful. Jenny Clark, who was runner-up to the Senior Championship and who won the cup for the girl with most points not a champion, is to be congratulated on having her athletic colours re-awarded. We also congratulate Lynley Armitage who was re-awarded her pocket. In the second term, Kowhai's sporting ability was shown in the House Hockey Competition. Our hockey team, with so many representatives from the higher school teams, showed great stamina, and after a long struggle agains Rata, Kowhai won. We now possess the Hockey Shield, of which we are

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very proud. Congratulations go to Susan Clark who was awarded her hockey pocket. I would like to thank the girls who gained points for the House in passing the umpiring tests, and our congratulations go to Judith Hill and Lynnette Helps, who went on to win their whistles. I hope that next year the hockey girls will be more enthusiastic in this direction. Entries in the Myers' Cup Contest were few, Barbara Peate, being the only Kowhai girl to reach the finals. Thanks go to Susan Milne and Sandra Innes who gained points for the House in the Sight Reading Contest held for the first time this year. In the Solo Singing and Accompaniment Contest we had few successes, but congratulations to Alison Munro and Margaret Cordery for their placings in this competition. Finally I would like to thank Jennifer Clark, for the assistance I have received from her as vice-captain, and for the cooperation of the House in making 1961 a successful year for Kowhai. Best wishes to my successor, and may Kowhai keep up the good work! MATIPO

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In spite of the lack of noticeable achievements this year, Matipo has the distinction of being the house with the greatest spirit of goodwill. The whole house relay at the Athletic Sports must be mentioned first and foremost as here we excelled ourselves in a victorious finish. The unusual effort of this event seemed to prevent Matipo from achieving many more places. I feel that the House Captain's Race should be mentioned as a rather large tuft of grass delayed our progress, and third placing was all we could manage. The final results proved that Matipo prefers a middle course as we came third in both Junior and Senior events. Kay Scott is to be congratuulated on being runner-up in the Intermediate Championship. In the swimming sports we again failed to prove our skill. The Crocodile this year came second, but the total points at the end of the day gained us a lower place than last year's effort. We would like to congratulate all Matiponians who gained swimming pockets. The winter games provided greater interest for us.

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Senior Basketball team lost their first game, but the Junior Team played through to the last round of a "knock-out" tournament when Konini beat them 9-6. The Hockey Team was expected to have a good chance this year, but unfortunately we were resting on our laurels and in spite of four members being in the "A" team, we were beaten in the second round by Kowhai. Congratulations hockey and basketball pocket winners, and also those who gained their colours. In spite of extra efforts this year both the Sally Mills and Bates House cups are still evading us. However, we are confident of gaining them in 1962. Music has given Matipo a greater outlet this year. In the Memorised Music Competition Phillipa Hall, Sonja Laugeson, Barbara Cummack and Penelope Dawson are to be congratulated on gainging places in their respective sections. The solo and accompanist contest gave Robyn Fox, Phillipa Hall and Christine Jones places. In the sight reading Lindsey Hobbs, Christine Jones, Diana Sutton, Judith Hyndman and Robyn Fox, gained points for us. The Junior School has raised many of Matipo's weekly totals, with examination mentions as well as the usual term and weekly mentions. They have also contributed greatly to our numbers of red and green work bars, and red and green gym badges. Those who gained places in the Myers Cup speaking competition are to be thanked for braving that terrifying ordeal. Altogether 1961 has been both a profitable and enjoyable year for Matipo. I would like to thank Mary Parkes most sincerely for her continual support and also wish my successor the best of luck realising, of course, that although we have good houses to compete with, quite naturally none surpasses Matipo ! RATA HOUSE NOTES The house this year has not proved outstanding in the scholastic field, but it has been successful in its other activities. Although we have a few strong swimmers, the house as a whole seemed to withdraw into the background during the sports. Congratulations to those who did win points, and to those who gained life saving awards.

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In the Athletic sports on the other hand, Rata was well to the fore. We won the Senior house relay, creating a new record - the only one of the day, came second in the sack relay, and third in the whole house relay. We even managed second place in the house captains' novelty race, thanks to Susan Rich's long arms! Congratulations to Joy Brander, the intermediate champion, and to Susan Rich the senior champion. Thanks must also go to the rest of the house who tried so hard, and helped us win the senior championship cup. This was a brilliant effort, and it was won by a wide margin. Congratulations to Susan Rich on having her colours re-awarded, and to Joy Brander and Barbara Saunders on having their pockets re.awarded. This year our Basketball teams did not excel themselves although the senior team did fairly well. In Hockey however, we had a very tough fight in the final against Kowhai, who only just managed to gain the better of our strong team. Congratulations again to Susan Rich on being re-awarded her Hockey colours, and to Joy Brander and Penny Harley on being awarded their Hockey and Basketball pockets respectively. Rata was well represented in the Solo Singing and Accompaniment contest. Prudence Williams was placed first in the senior section, and Deborah Williams was second in the intermediate section. It was also pleasing to see the large number of Rata girls in the Memorised Music contest, although we only gained one place: Christine Ray was third equal in the junior section. With the approach of the tennis season, we hope that, as last year, we will be successful in inter-house matches. We have great possibilities, as many of our members are in teams. This year we seem to be well down as far as the Bates house cup is concerned. Beter luck this term perhaps! We cap only hope that the Conduct Mark cup remains on our shelf for next term too. May I thank Susan Rich for her help throughout the year, especially in organising our sporting activities. Her work has been invaluable - she has been an excellent vice house-captain. Finally, I would like to thank those who have contributed in any way to our success. May next year see greater efforts by some, and continued help by those who did so well. Best wishes to my successor, and good luck to Rata for the future.

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Well done Rimu ! 1961 has proved an excellent year for the house in both sporting and scholastic fields. Rimu once again set off on the right foot by gaining a distinctive win from Kowhai in the Swimming Sports. The house put in a whole-hearted effort and those not swimming turned all their energies to vocal encouragement, which greatly aided the members of the House Crocodile as they battled their way into second place. Our congratulations go to Janet Lemon, who was runnerup tc the Senior Champion and had her colours re-awarded, to Jane Wynn-Williams, Junior Champion and pocket, and Adrienne Taylor, runner-up to Junior Champion. In the senior section of the Athletic Sports we carried off the wooden spoon, by gaining fifth place. The second place gained by the juniors promises a bright future for Rimu in this field. Not only did the girls keep up the old tradition of the house by winning the Sack House Relay, but they also gained new fame by taking second place in both the House Relays. Janet Lemon and Carolyn Ramsay were re-awarded their pockets and Annette White received hers. Unfortunately this year we did not shine on the hockey field, but 1962 . . . . ! The senior basketball team again proved victorious. The girls combined well to form a strong team, marred only by the absence of Ruth Perkins, owing to injury, in the final. The junior team, which also did well, was defeated by Konini in the second round. Our congratulations go once more to Janet Lemon who was re-awarded her colours and her umpires' whistle, to Beth Lemon who was awarded both her pocket and whistle, to Ailsa March who received her pocket, and to Kay Lorimer who gained her hockey whistle. In all the sporting activities the members of the teams were well supported by the girls who seemed determined to out do all opposition. On the more cultural and scholastic side of life, Rimu has also done well. Margaret Wright and Diane Hatherley are to be congratulated on their excellent efforts in the three music

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compet1t10ns. Other girls who gained point for the house in this field were Patricia eal, Margaret Dunbar, and Deborah Matheson. Rimu girls completely outshone all others by gaining first place in all sections of the Myers Cup. There were many entrants from our house. Hilary Young gained second place in the senior section. Congratulations to Virgina Matson, Diana Isaac and Mary En or, winner of the cup. Points have been con tantly accumulating throughout the year, especially from Carolyn Ramsay, Angela Davies, Jan Phillips, Angela Ramsay, Rowan Cunningham, Susan McDougall and Diane Hatherley. Unfortunately the House wa unable to maintain the high standard set by the girls at the end of last year, and the Bates' House Cup disappeared temporarily from its place on our she1f. We held the Sally Mill cup for the first term this year, but the girls found they could not maintain uch good behaviour, so it was lost la t term. We have every hope for thi term, however. Another cup that rested on our shelf during the first term, that has ince moved on, was the new Life Saving Cup. I would like very much to thank Penelope Hamann for her unfailing assistance this year, and Janet Lemon for her valuable help in organi ing the hou e teams. Good luck next year Rimu cups on our shelf.

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Standing: Elizabeth Peryer, Joy Brander. Sitting: Barbara Saunders, usan Rich (captain).

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The school team played the Old Girls in ovember, but this time we were unable to win the Starry Tennis Cup. Although the Old Girls were too good for u , we are eagerly looking forward to this year, and hope the result will be reversed. The Senior Championship was won by Susan Rich with Margaret Wilson runner-up. The Intermediate section was won by Noela Gamble from Su an Milne, and once again Joy Brander defeated Barbara aunders for the Junior title. Colour were re-awarded to Su an Rich and awarded to Rosalind Russell, Manrnret Wil on, Susan Jameson, Diana Justice and Jo-Anne Reynold were re-awarded their pockets and Jocelyn Robinson and Elizabeth Peryer had their pockets awarded. During the first term of this year the "A" tennis team visited Dunedin to play in the quadrangular tournament with t. Hilda' , Craighead and Rangi-ruru. St. Margaret's were the ucce ful team, with Craighead e and. We thank t. Hilda's for a wonderful weekend. One again four teams have been entered in the interecondary chool mat he . Unfortunately, thi year ea h team is composed of only four play rs instead of the usual eicrht, but we are hoping for more su cess. We would like to thank Mi s Lingwood and Miss Morgan who have pent uch a great deal of their time coaching us. Parti ular mention should be made of the achievements of our Tennis Captain, Susan Rich. For the last two y ars she has been elected for the ational Coaching School held in Auckland. At the end of 1960 she won the Christchurch Secondary chools' singles title for the econd time, and the singles and doubles titles in both the Under 19 Canterbury Championships and the Cromb and Merritt Sponsored Tournament. In the sphere of National tennis Susan is a member of the Howe Shield team and reached the quarter final in the ew Zealand Junior Championships. We congratulate Susan on her successes and wish her well in the future.

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S. Rich (captain); J. Brander; B. Saunders; E. Peryer. B team - A. Macfarlane (captain) ; C. Reay; N. Gamble; S. Milne. B2 team -M. Parkes (captain) ; V. Stevens; P. Dawson; S. Gebbie. Junior team - P. Lane (captain); D. Watson; P. Harley; C. Urquhart. SWIMMING

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The swimming sports were held on Friday, 24th February, which was a warm, sunny day. We were very fortunate to have Mr Whatman to judge the diving and style events and would like to take this opportunity of thanking him once again. Fourteen records were broken this year; three senior championship events by Jennifer Clark, one intermediate championship event by Helen Orbell, and two junior championship events by Jane Wynn-Williams. Helen Shand broke the open plunge record; and records were brul<en in the non-championship events by Elizabeth Bragg, Beth Lemon, Patsy Dart and Pamela Maling. Kowhai won both the senior and junior house relays in record times. The 4M relay team broke the junior forms' medley relay record. All the girls were very grateful to Miss Lingwood for all the time she gave in training and organising; and to Miss Morgan for her valuable advice on diving. We would also like to thank the staff and the senior girls who were not competing, for the work they did to make the sports a succe s.

Results:Senior Championship: 1. 75 yds. Individual Medley (record 63.15 sec., J. Clark, 1960)J. Clark 1, J. Lemon 2, P. Lock 3. Time-58.4 sec. (record). 2. 50 yds. Freestyle (record 32.3 sec., J. Clark, 1960)-J. Clark 1, J. Lemon 2, P. Lock 3. Time-30.4 sec. (record). 3. 50 yds. Backcrawl (record 39.0 sec., J. Clark, 1960)-J. Clark 1, P. Dawson 2, P. Lock 3. Time-36.4 sec. (record). 4. 50 yds. Breast troke (record, 41.8, G. Peate, 1959 and 1960) L. Marriott 1, C. Bassett 2, J. Lemon 3. Time--45.5 sec. 5. Diving-H. Taylor 1, R. Coxhead 2, E. Bragg 3. 6. Water Stunt-]. Fogg 1, R. Coxhead 2, M. Taylor 3.

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Intermediate Championship: 1. 75 yds. Individual Medley ( best time 64. 7 sec. J. McPhail, 1959)-M. Orbell 1, M. Hargreaves 2, S. Clark 3. Time-63.6 ec. (record). 2. 50 yds. Free tyle (record 33.3 ec. J. Lemon, 1959)-M. Orbell 1, S. Clark 2, M. Hargreaves 3. Time-33.8 sec. 3. 50 yds. Backcrawl (record 39.7 sec. C. Wales, 1959)-S. Clark 1, M. Hargreaves 2, H. Orbell 3. Time-40.6 sec. 4. 50 yds. Breast troke (record 42.0 sec. G. P ate, 1958)-M. Roger 1, H. Orbell 2, P. Ru ton 3. Time-42.6 sec. 5. Diving-]. Cordery 1, B. Saunders 2, K. Scott 3. 6. Water Stunt-V. Stevens 1, B. Saunder 2, S. Hobb 3. Junior Championship: 1. 75 yd . Individual Medley ( be t time 71.1 sec. M. Hargreaves, 1959)-J. Wyn-Williams 1, J. Coe 2, J. Stewart 3. Time-70.3 sec. (record). 2. 50 yds. Freestyle (record 34.8 ec. J. McPhail, -1957)-J. WynWilliams 1, J. Stewart 2, J. Coe 3. Time-34.3 sec. (record). 3. 50 yds. Back rawl (record 41.8 ec. J. McPhail, 1958)-J. WynWilliams 1, A. Taylor 2, D. Fi her 3. Time-43.6 sec. 4. 50 yds. Brea t trok (record 43.8 ec. G. Cormack, 1957)-S. ec. Wood 1, J. Parfitt 2, S. Williams 3. Time-44.5 5. Diving-A. Taylor l, R. Hammond 2, . Whitford 3. 6. Water tunt-D. Tacker 1, D. olomon 2, J. Wyn-William 3.

0 -CHAMPIO SHIP EVE TS Senior: l. 25 yds. Free tyle (record 16.6 sec., S. Joyce, 1960)-E. Bragg 1, A. farch 2, H. Taylor 3. Time-15.6 sec. (record). 2. 25 yd. Backcrawl (record 19.0 sec. J. March, 1957)A. ec. White 1, H. Taylor 2, J. Gre n 3. Time-20.0 3. 25 yd . Brea tstroke ( record 19.9 ec. L. Marriott, 1960 )-E. Bragg 1, S. Wau hop 2, E. Sheppard 3. Time-20.4 sec. 4. ovelty-S. Wauchop 1, E. Bragg 2, E. Sheppard 3. 5. Plunge (open) (re ord 55ft. 4ins. B. Cleland, 1956)-H. Shand 1, E. Midgley 2, R. oxhead 3. Distan e-55 ft. 10½ in . (record). Intermediate: 1. 25 yd . Free tyle (record 16.5 ec. J. Cordery, 1960)-P. Dart 1, C. Urquhart 2, T. Lough 3. Time-16.1 sec. (record). 2. 25 yds. Backcrawl (record 19.7 ec. B. Bailey, A. Justice 1956)P. Maling 1, J. Brander 2, J. Lough 3. Time-18.9 sec. (record). 3. 25 yds. Breakststroke ( record 20.8 ec. L. Marriott, 1959 )B. Lemon 1, J. Combellack 2, V. Stevens and V. Livingstone 3 equal. Time-20. 7 sec. (record). 4. ovelty-J. Mackay 1, D. Wat on 2, J. Wagner 3. Junior: 1. 25 yds. Freestyle (record 16.4,. L. Cummings, 1, L. icholl 2, J. McKee 3. Time-16.8 sec.

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2. 25 yds. Backcrawl (record 20.4, C. Bassett, 1958)--N. Whitford 1, J. Saunders 2, D. Moffitt 3. Time-21.6 sec. 3. 25 yds. Breaststroke (record 20.8 sec., G. Peate, 1956)-P. eal 1, J. McKee 2, A. Diedrichs 3. Time-22.4 sec. 4. ovelty-P. Neal 1, A. Drummond 2, W. Macfarlane 3. 5. Running Jump Low Board (Junior and Intermediate)-H. Berry 1, D. Moffitt 2, J. Kay 3. 6. Jump Top Board (Junior and Intermediate)-V. Livingstone 1, V. Steven 2,. P. eal 3. House Events: 1. House Crocodile-Konini 1, Rimu 2, Matipo 3. 2. Senior House Relay (record 1 min. 37.9 ec., Matipo, 1960)Kowhai 1, Rimu 2, Konini 3. Time-1 min. 36 ec. (record). 3. Junior House Relay (record 1 min. 43.6 sec. Matipo, 1958)Kowhai 1, Konini 2, Rimu 3. Time-1 min. 40.9 sec. (record). Form Events: 1. Senior Forms Medley Relay (record 1 min. 7.8 ec. V.L.M., 1959)-VIB 1, VA 2, VLM 3. Time-1 min. 11 sec. 2. Junior Form Medley Relay (record 1 min. 11 sec., 4M, 1958)4M 1, 3A 2, 4A 3. Time-1 min. 10.7 sec. (record). Championships: House Championship-Rimu 149½, Kowhai 121, Konini 105, Matipo 84, Rata 68½. Senior Champion hip-Jennifer Clark 18 points 1, Janet Lemon 10 points 2. Intermediate Championship-Helen Orbell 18 points 1, Su an Clark,12point 2. Junior Championship-Jane Wyn-Williams 20 points 1, Adrienne 10 point 2. Girl with mo t House points not a champion-Su an Clark, 12 points.

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In the Girls' Inter-Secondary Schools' Swimming Sports for which nineteen schools entered, we did very well to gain second place to Girls' High School with 15 points to their 19 points. Sarah Woods gained a fir t place, and second places were won by Janet Lemon, Jennifer Clark, Helen Taylor, Helen Orbell, Mary Rogers and the relay team. Members of our team were:J anet Lemon, Jennifer Clark, Phillip pa Ruston, Helen Taylor, Helen Orbell, Susan Clark, Mary Rogers, Juliana Stewart, Jane WynWilliams, Pamela Lock and Sarah Woods.

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This year the quadrangular tournament between Craighead, Rangi Ruru, St. Hilda's and St. Margaret's was held at Dunedin and wa a great succes . Our thanks are extended to t. Hilda's for their hospitality and sportsmanship. After a close battle St. Hilda's won, St. Margaret' wa second, Craighead third, and Rangi-ruru fourth. Members of our team were:J ennifer Clark, Janet Lemon, Susan Clark, Mary Hargreaves, Helen Orbell, Mary Rogers, Helen Taylor, Robyn Coxhead, Pamela Lock and Elizabeth Peryer.

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The life-saving cup, presented by Miss M. Copper for house competition, wa awarded for the second time thi year and the winning house wa Kowhai. R.L.S.S. Examinations:Award of Merit: S. Clark, K. Gardiner, S. England, J. Collins, S. Whitford, P. Lock, R. Pearson, H. hand, M. Roger , M. R. Lake, S. Wauchop. Bar to Bronze Cros : H. Shand, M. Roger , W. Scott. Bronze Cros : R. Pear on, J. Holland, R. Fox, V. Stev n , A. Davie , P. Jone , A. Green lade, C. Reay, H. Diedrichs, J. Anderson, S. McPhail, K. Scott, J. Nicholls, J. Brander, P. Dart, R. Roberts, B. Lemon.

SWIMMI G TEAM Standing: Sarah Wo d, Jane Wynn-William (Junior Ch2.mpion), Phillippa Ruston, Mary Roger:;, H len Orbell ( Intermediate Champion), Juliana Stewart. Sitting: Pamela Lock, Susan Clark, Janet Lemon, Jennifer Clark (Senior Champion and Captain), Helen Taylor, Elizabeth Peryer, Mary Hargreaves. ATHLETICS TEAM Standing-Back Row: Mary Smyth, Kay Scott, Janet Coe, Ann Denham (Junior Champion), Janet Saunder. Second Row: Ang la Macfarlane, Prudence Birdling, Janet Lemon, Pamela Maling, Janet Jackson, Caroline Ramsay, Barbara Saunders, Lynley Armitage. Sitting: Alison Diedrichs, Joy Brander ( Intermediate Champion), Jennifer Clark, Lyndsey Marriott (Captain), Susan Rich ( Senior Champion), Annette White, Jane Combellack.

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Bar to Bronze: V. Hamilton, A. Greenslade, H. Orbell, C. Urquhart, W. icholls, R. Pearson, H. Diedrichs, C. Cordery, S. Hobbs, P. Maling, A. Kelly, J. icholl , J. Lough, V. Stevens, P. Dart, D. Spear, L. Guinness, A. Davie , B. Lemon, V. Livingstone, S. Deans. Bronze Medallion: R. Wood,. E. Felton, S. Allen, P. Birdling, P. McAuliffe, D. Wat on, E. Wilkin, J. Anderson, B. Cook, M. Cook, J. Stewart, J. Coe, S. Williamson, J. Appleby, B. Dougall, S. McPhail, K. Scott, B. Preston, D. Williams, C. Ray, J. Bell, E. Coop,. M. Batstone, J. Green, V. Matson, . Rattray, A. Moore, E. Sand ton, J. Phillip , R. Thomson, L. Harper, P. Neal, J. Thatcher, C. Coop, H. Denham, D. Solomon, A. Twyneham, L. Nicholls, D. Fisher, S. Thomp on, L. Hobbs, M. Sandie, G. Gardiner, D. Sutton, C. Hanafin, J. Parfitt, A. Perry, S. Macready, A. Rolle ton, W. Macfarlane, A. Ram ay, A. Taylor, P. HalL Intermediate Certificate: J. Farmer, J. Stewart, M. Wood , V. Williams, E. Williams, A. Drummond, C. Cox, A. Dunshea, D. To ker, J. Young, A. Buchanan, J. Saunders, J. Harris, G. Andrews, D. Taylor, D. Moffitt, M. Berry.

Instructor's Certificate: P. Lock, S. Jameson, P. Carpenter, A. Peate, K. Gardiner, J. Lemon, R. Robert , C. Apperley, H. Shand, R. Pearson, S. Clarke, E. Midgeley, J. Holland, S. Wauchop, D. Spear.

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Our annual athletic sports were held at Rugby Park on Thursday, April 6th. This year we were fortunate in having good weather and most of the track was in excellent condition. In spite of this however, there was only one new record made this year. Rata broke the senior house relay b ating the old record, 56.5, by .1 sec. The Whole Hou e Relay was again succes ful with Matipo winning the event from Kowhai. The House Captain' ovelty this year was a wheelbarrow race. Judging from the number of clicking cameras this race proved to be very popular. We wish to thank Miss Morgan for the way in which she organised our sports after Miss Lingwood's unfortunate accident. This year we were v ry pleased to have Mrs A. K. Warren to present our cups. We appreciate the interest she takes in our sports. usan Rich and Jennifer Clark were re-awarded their olours. Carolyn Ramsay, Janet Lemon, Lynley Armitage,

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Barbara Saunders, Joy Brander and Ann Denham had their pockets re-awarded and Annette White, Angela Macfarlane and Kay Scott were awarded their pockets. Athletic Results:Senior Championship Events: 220 yds. (K. MacKenzie, 1960, 26.5 e s.)-Jennifer Clark 1, Su an Rich 2, Lynley Armitage 3. Time-28.6 ec . 100 yd. (G. de Thier, 1940, G. Jenkins, 1952, 1953: 11% ec .)Su an Rich 1, Jennifer Clark 2, Annette White 3. Time-12.6 ec . 75 yds. (K. MacKenzie, 1960: 8.9 secs.)-Susan Rich 1, Jennifer Clark 2, Annette White, Lynley Armitage 3 equal. Time-9.5 sees. 80 yds. Hurdle (K. MacKenzie: 1960, 11.3 sec . )-Susan Rich 1, Lynd ey Marriott 2, Sally England 3. Time-12.2 ec. Long Jump ( G. de Thier, 1940: 17ft. 6ins. )-Elizabeth Bragg 1, Susan Rich, Helen Taylor 2 equal. Di tan e 15ft. Sins. High Jump (W. Morgan, 1944, 4ft. 101/sin .)-Lynd ey Marriott 1, Carolyn Ramsay, Sally England, 2 equal. Height 4ft. 6in. Intermediate Championship Events: 220 yds. (K. MacKenzie, 1958, 27.4 ecs.)-Jane Combellack 1, Joy Brander 2, Kay Scott 3. Time-29.2 sees. 100 yds. ( K. MacKenzie, 1958, 11.9 ecs. )- Joy Brander 1, Barbara Saunders 2, Jane Combellack 3. Time-12.6 sees. 75 yds. (K. MacKenzie, 1958, 9.1 sec .)-Joy Brander 1, Jane Combellack 2, Barbara Saunders 3. Time-9.8 ecs. 65 yds. Hurdles ( K. MacKenzie 1958, S. Rich 1959: 9 3-5 sec . )Barbara Saunder 1, Kay Scott, Beth Lemon 2 equal. Time-10.1 sec . Long Jump (B. Robbin, 1956, 15ft. 7in .)-Joy Brander, Jackie Cordery, 1 equal, Kay Scott 3. Distance-15ft. High Jump (J. Jones, 1948, 4ft. 7%in .)-Kay Scott 1, Joy Brander 2, Pamela Maling 3. Height-4ft. 4ins. Junior Championship Events: 100 yd. ( . Meare 1940, K. Ma Kenzie 1957, 12 ec .)-Ann Denham 1, Raylene Wilkins 2, Janet Coe 3. Time-12.6 sees. 75 yd. (S. Edward 1953, C. Scott 1955, K. MacKenzie 1957, 9/1.5 secs.)-Ann Denham 1, Raeline Wilkin 2, Margaret Wright 3. Time-9.9 ec . 65 yds. Hurdle (K. MacKenzie 1957, 9 4-5 secs.)-Ann Denham, Robyn Hammond 1 equal, Raylene Wilkins 3. Time-11 sec . Long Jump (W. Morgan, 1943, 16ft. 2in.)-Jan Coe 1, Su an McDougall 2, Jan Thom on 3. Distance-13ft. 9½ins. High Jump (M. Falck, 1947: 4ft. 111/sins.)-Prue Birdling 1, Raylene Wilkin 2. Throwing the Rounders Ball (H. Taylor, 1959: 58yds. 2ft. 9ins.)Sandra Inne 1, Adrienne Taylor 2, Su an Thomson 3. Di tance 44 yds. 2 ft.

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We would all like to thank Miss Morgan for the helpful instruction we have received from her, and for so patiently coaching us every day of the week. Next year we hope her task will be easier and more successful. Also we wish to thank Mrs Wilson, Rosemary Blair and Janice Cassidy for umpiring on Wednesdays, and all members of staff who kindly provided transport. Teams:A team-Goalkeeper, V. Leeming; right back, G. Franci , S. Thomson; left back, E. Bragg; right half, M. Hargreaves; centre half, K. Scott; left half, P. Dawson; right wing, L. Marriott; right half, J. Brander; centre forward, S. Clark; left inner, B. Saunders ( vice-ea ptain); left wing,. S. Rich (captain). B. team-Goalkeeper, M. Ensor; right back, J. Holland; left back, K. Gardiner; right half, J. Thomson; centre half, J. Arm trong; left half, P. Lock; right wing, J. Clark (captain); right inner, C. Reay; centre forward, S. England; left inner, C. Bassett; left wing, A. Peate. C team-Goalkeeper, R. Coxhead; right back, G. Francis; S. Thomson; left back, S. Milne; right half, P. Ruston; centre half, H. Taylor; left half, V. Stevens; right wing, S. Morris; right inner, E. Sheppard (captain); centre forward, K. Lorimer (vice-captain); left inner, C. Perry; left wing, S. Wauchop. D team-Goalkeeper, S. Deans; right back, A. Greenslacle; left back, D. Costello; right half, S. McPhail; centre half, S. Hobbs; left half, L. Harper; right wing, L. Guinness; right inner, D. Wat on; centre forward, D. Harkness (captain); left inner, A. Taylor; left wing, A. Denham. F team ( 3rd forms )--Goalkeeper, V. Williams; right ba k, C. Cox; left back, S. Macready, C. Copley; right left, S. Innes (vice-captain); centre half, W. Macfarlane; left half, A. Twyneham; right wing, B. Curnick; right inner, P. Benzie; centre forward,. I. Saunders (captain); left inner, S. Woods; left wing, A. Rolleston. EMERGENCIES:-H.

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v. Rangi-ruru, drew 2-2. v. Technical, won 7-2. v. Darfield, drew 0-0. v. Avonside, drew 1-1. v. Girls' High School, drew 0-0 v. Riccarton, won 4-0. v. Linwood, lost 7-0.

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CRANMER Our A hockey team under the name of "Cranmer", again entered in the Saturday competitions, this year in the Second Grade. Although 1961 was not an extremely successful season, it was most enjoyable, and valuable experience was gained by all. Mary Hargreaves and Susan Rich were chosen for the Canterbury Second Grade team and Kay Scott as a Secondary Schools' representative, but unfortunately these teams did not play bec*use of wet weather. One of the highlights this season was having the afternoon off school at Queen's Birthday, to play in the annual six-a-side tournament. We showed our appreciation of this by winning the Second Grade section and the enormous Rangiora Cup. Another highlight was Miss Morgan becoming a player one Saturday and really showing us how to play hockey. On Saturdays we again umpired lower grade matches which gave us all a better knowledge of the game.

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I would like to thank all members of the team and reserves for their unfailing co-operation and hard work throughout the year. My best wishes go to next year's team and I hope they will prove more succes ful than we have been. Finally, I wi h to thank Mi s Morgan most sincerely for giving up so much of her time to coaching and encouraging u on Saturdays as well a during the week. BASKETBALL

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This year with an extra third form cla s introduced into the school, the competition in the junior basketball was particularly trong. To our advantage, the Secondary Schools' Basketball Officials decided on two third form teams instead of the usual Junior "A" and one Third form team, but the four Senior teams remained as b for . On July 14th we welcomed t. Hilda's and Craighead to our Winter Tournament. Unfortunately this year Rangi-ruru did not take part. Although St. Margaret's reiP."nedvictorious in the ba ·ketball ection, the total points ended in an all-over draw, which pleased all concerned. The Hou e matches were held, again in the form of a knock-out tournam nt. Rimu proved triumphant in the mor se tion, while Konini hone forth in the Junior section. Towards the end of the second term, the traditional match against the "A" hockey team wa revived. This game caused much amusement with the ho key girls wearing their "nappies" and sucking bottles, while the basketball team appeared in a range of football and hock y jersey . The ba ketball girls kindly changed their positions and let the hockey girls win 6-5, but even so wt had a delightful match. HOCKEY TEAM Standing (L. to R.): Susan Thomson, Kay Scott, Pen lope Dawson, Lyndsey Marriott, Elizabeth Bragg. Sitting: Georgina Francis, Joy Brander, Barbara Saunders, Susan Rich (captain), Susan Clark, Mary Hargreave. BASKETBALL TEAM Standing: Beth Lemon, Jill Munro, Penelope Harley, Su an Luisetti. Sitting: Janet Coe ( re erve), Janet Lemon (captain), Angela Macfarlane, Ailsa March.

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The teams would like to thank Mrs Davidson and Miss Cuzens for giving up their valuable time to umpire many of our matches, and the members of the Staff who willingly offered transport in times of need. We would also like to thank Miss Lingwood for her helpful advice and able coaching throughout the season. Finally we must congratulate Jillian Munro, Lynnette Helps, Judith Hill and Beth Lemon, who were awarded their umpires' whistles; and also Angela Macfarlane, Jillian Munro, Susan Luisetti, Alisa March, Beth Lemon and Penelope Harley, who gained their pockets. Special congratulations go to Janet Lemon, who had her colours re-awarded. A team-Goal hooter, B. Lemon; goal attack, A. Macfarlane; wing attack, A. March; centre, J. Lemon; wing defence, S. Luisetti; goal de(ence, P. Harley; goal keeper, J. Munro. J. Coe (reserve). <·

B team-Goal shooter, A. Davies; goal attack, L. Heips; wing attack, A. Kemp; centre, R. Fenwick; wing defence, R. Perkins; goal defence, L. Armitage; goal keeper, G. Macready. C team-Goal shooter, M. Blakely; goal attack, V. Hamilton; wing attack, C. Ramsay; centre, S. Harrison; wing defence, B. Peate; goal defence, M. Parkes; goal keeper, J. Mackay. D team-Goal shooter, . Gamble; goal attack, D. Reid; wing attack, E. Coop; centre, J. Green; wing defence, J. Hill; goal defence, M. Sandie; goal keeper, M. Smyth. H. Forrester, P. Golden, P. eal (re erves). Third Form A team-Goal shooter, J. Scott; goal attack, J. Thatcher; wing attack, R. Annand; centre, A. Diedrichs; wing defence, A. Drummond; goal defence, T. Whitford; goal keeper, G. Gardiner. Third Form B team-Goal shooter, H. Macfarlane; goal attack, M. Chapman; wing attack, ~ . Blunden; centre, R. Wilkins; wing defence, . Wagner; goal defence, L. Hobbs; goal keeper, N. Rattray. P. Roberts, P. Thompson, R. Hammond, S. Williams (reserves). Results:A St. Margaret's

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v. RanP-i-ruru, lost 15-11. v. Girls' High School, won 22-15. v. St. Mary's, drew 23-23. v. Papanui, lost 17-9. v. Riccarton, won 22-5. v. Villa Maria, lo t 33-22. v. Rangiora, lost 24-17. C t. Margar t' v. Rangi-rmu, won 11-4. v. Rangiora, won 23-17. v. Riccarton, won 31-11. v. Girls High School, drew 18-18. v. Villa Maria, lost 15-12. v. St. Mary', lost 17-12. v. Papanui, lost 17-12. v. Burnside, v.ron 21-9. D St. Margaret's v. Rangi-ruru, won 20-12. v. Girls' High School, drew 14-14. v. St. Mary' , lost 30-6. v. Papanui, drew 18-18. v. Burn ide, won 21-4. v. Villa Maria, lo t 31-11. v. Rangiora, won 23-20. Third Form A St. Margaret' v. Rangi-ruru, won 13-12. v. Rangiora, lost 17-12. v. Burnside, drew 10-10. v. Girls' High School, won 22-19. v. Villa Maria, lot 30-10. v. St. Mary's, won 25-22. v. Papanui, lost 25-22. Third Form B St. Margaret' v. Rangi-ruru, won 14-7. v. Rangiora, lo t 29-19. v. Burnside, won 19-14. v. Girls' High School, drew 19-19. v. Villa Maria, lost 17-11. v. St. Mary' , won 21-17. v. Papanui, lost by default. FO RTH FORM TEAM As an extra Third form team ,,vas introduced this season, an unofficial Fourth form team wa elected to play friendly matche again t similar teams from other schools. Fourth Form team-Goal shooter, J. Wagner; goal attack, \A/. Nicholls; wing attack, S. Fear; centre, D. Whitty; wing defence, P. McAuliffe; goal defence, H. O1bell; goal keeper, V. Scott. J. Kay (reerve). Results:Fourth Form St. Margaret's v. Rangi-ruru, lest 17-12. v. Rangi-ruru, won 11-10. v. Papanui, lo t 18-12.

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Once again we decided to enter a team in the Saturday basketball competition, thus gaining much valuable experience and working hard to obtain second place in our section. May I take this opportunity, on behalf of the boarders in the team, to thank those Old girls and Day girls who so ably filled positions during the holidays and made our success possible. I would also like to thank the team for their wonderful co-operation throughout the season. To next year's team I wish the very best of luck and hope they are even more successful than we have been this season. GYMNASTICS During the year the following girls passed the incentive A wards for Gymnastics. Iron: S. Thomson A. Twyneham S. Dobson D. Fi her S. Perry G. Andrew G. Gardiner D. Moffitt J. Thatcher J. Harris R. Hammond J. McKee S. Wright A. Diedrichs N. Whitford C. Hanafin H. Denham

K. Evans A. Perry J. Halliday M. Chapman J. Sutton . William M. Golden . Blunden R. Annand M. Cordery L. Hobbs S. Woods C. A. Kingston W. Nicholls V. Hamilton S. Dorman

M. Blakely A. Forrester S. Fear J. Coe P. McAuliffe V. Scott H. Orbell D. Tocker P. Thompson B. Cummack S. Bullock f. Minson D. Hathersley R. Wilkins S. Macdougall J. Todd

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K. Scott P. Dart H. Diedrich L. Harper P. Birding B. Lemon

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Thi:, year St. Margaret's was successful in retammg the C. S. Peate Cup, for the Inter-Secondary School's Golf Competition, for the third year in succession. U nfort1:mately we were not able to enter a "B" team this year, as in previous years, because Christchurch Girls· High School did not enter a team, thus limiting the competition to a match between Rangi-ruru and St. Margaret's College. We thoroughly enjoyed this match, which was played at the Harewood Links, on 7th September, with singles in the morning and foursomes in the afternoon. The result was a win to St. Margaret's by 8 games to 1. On 11th September we accepted a challenge from Christ's College. This match resulted in a win to Christ's College by 4½ games to 1½. We would like to thank Miss Morgan for the interest she has taken in our golf this season. The St. Margaret's College Golf team was:Mary Ensor (captain), Mary Hargreaves, Heather Ballantyne, Barbara Saunders, Carol Bassett, Mary Parkes. Diana Harkness, Lucy Harper, and Adrienne Taylor were reserves.

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Swimming Notes: This year our sports were held on Thursday, 23rd February. Once again we were lucky with the weather, it was fine and warm, pleasant for both competitors and spectators. Nicola Clark again won the Form I and II championship with 15 points and Gillian Anderson was runner up with 8 points. Nicola broke two records, 32.7 sees. in the 50 yards Freestyle and 19 sees. in the 25 yards Backstroke, both were excellent times. Ann Penrose won the Standard 3 and 4 championship for the second time. She gained 10 points and Judith Miller was runner-up with 5 points. Ann also broke two records 18 sees. in the 25 yards Freestyle and 23.5 sees. in the 25 yards Backstroke. The House Relay record was broken by Kowhai in the good time of 1 min. 49 seconds. This year the Inter Primary School Swimming Sports were held at the Centennial Pool on Tuesday, 28th February. For the first time St. Margaret's entered a team and the following girls represented the school:-

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J. Shand, T. Shipston, A. Penrose, R. Williams, A. Dynes, M. McCutcheon, N. Clark, J. Pa1erson, P. Robertson, J. Alpers.

In all events the girls qualified for the finals, a very good performance considering it was their first attempt in an open competition. Results of finals:37 yd. Free tyle, under 10 year -3rd T. Ship ton, 4th J. Shand. 37 yd . Free tyle, under JI years-3rd A. Penro e. 37 yd . Free tyle, under J 2 years-3rd A. Dynes. 37 yd . Free tyle, under J 3 years-] st . Clarke, 2nd J. Pater on. P. Robertson. 55 yd . Freestyle, under J 4 years-3rd 37 yd . Back troke, under 12 years-4-th A. Dynes. 37 yds. Backstroke, under 14 year -lst N. Clark, 2nd J. Paterson. Primary School Relay-lst St. Margaret's College (P. Robertson, A. Dynes, J. Paterson, N. Clark).

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During the 1st and 3rd terms three teams hav a ain played on Saturday morning. in the Primary School Competition. Thi year the team have not been ucce sful in an of the grad s but all the girl have tried hard and done their best. Bronwyn Hammett is to be congratulated and thanked for all the work he has done in arranging the team . ext year with the extra tenni courts available we hope that with more opportunities for practice and coaching the standard of play will be higher. Hockey Notes:

Unfortunately the second term wa a very wet one, consequently it was impossible to play as much hockey as usual. Inspite of this the girls practised hard on any dry area and their game reached a rea onably high standard considering the limited opportunities. Jennifer Bunting and icola Clark were selected to play in the Primary School A representative team. Janet Sandston and Jane Skinner were selected for the Primary School B representative team. Our thanks to Mi Beattie and Miss Lake for taking the team to and from South Hagley, also to Susan Rich and Kay cott for umpiring some matches. Team-Goalkeeper,

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Result of Primary chool cornpetition:St. Margaret's College v. ·woolston, won 8-0. v. Harewood, lost 2-0. v. Waltham, lo t 5-1. v. Bamford A., won 3-1. v. Opawa, drew 1-1. v. Burnside, won 3-2.

Basketball Notes: Two teams again played on Friday afternoons in the Primary School Competition. During the early part of the season we were not as successful as we had hoped but thanks to Miss Lingwood's coaching the teams improved. Also thanks to Mrs Taylor for taking the players to their matches. team-Goal

hooter, J. ixon; goal atta k, H. Forbes; wing attack, (captain); centre, E. Macdonald; wing defence, goal defence, P. Robertson; goal keeper, M. Davie .

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B. team-Goal shooter, K. Holdgate (captain); goal attack, C. Dickey; wing attack, B. Hammett; centre, A. Anderson; wing attack, S. Slatter, J. Foate; goal defence, R. Sutton; goalkeeper, A. Brand.

Athletic Noles: The athletic sports were held at Rugby Park on Tuesday, 15th November, 1960. Conditions were perfect for athletics for most of the afternoon but unfortunately just before prizegiving the weather deteriorated, so it was decided to postpone that function. Later in the week all the Junior school gathered on the front lawn at scr..ool and Miss Crasher presented the cups and scrolls to the winners.

The following reco:cds were broken:50 yards, 7 years-L. Wilkin, 7.6 sec . 50 yards, 8 year -G. Stanley, 7.5 sec . 50 yards Hurdles, 11 years-M. J. M Cutcheon, 8.7 ecs. High Jump, 13 years-C. Hanafin, 4ft. 2½ins. 50 yard Hurdles, 12 years ( non-championship )-D. H.1therley, 9.2 sees. 50 yards, 10 year (non-champion hip)-J. Lawrence, 7.6 ec. 100 yards, 12 years and over (non-championship)-N. Clark, 14 sees. The following records were equalled:High Jump, 10 years-]. ixon, 3ft. 10in . 50 yards, 11 years-E. Macdonald, 7 ecs. 50 yard , 13 years-M. Wright, 6.5 sees. 50 yards, 12 year and over (non-championship)-M. Cordery 7.4 ecs.

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Result 1960:Championship ( 13 year )-Margaret Wright and Raylene Wilkins, 16 points. Championship ( 12 years)-Anna Cottrell, 19 points; runner-up, Mary Davies, 13 points. Woods 13 points; runner-up Championship ( 11 ycars)-Sarah Elizabeth Macdonald, Mary Jane McCutcheon, 9 points. Nixon 20 points; runner-up, CathChampionship ( 10 year )-Jane erine Phillips, 6 points. Championship (9 years)-Susan Cummack, 10 points; runner-up, Alison Tetley, 9 points. 50 yards, 8 years-Gaynor Stanley. 50 yards, 7 years-Laone Wilkin . Infant Race :50 yards, 5 years-Christine Baker. 50 yards, 6 years-Cherill Wilkins. 50 yards, 7 years-Philippa Frazer.

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ORIGINAL CONTRIBUTIONS - "AFRICA:

THE UNKNOWN QUANTITY IN THE ALGEBRA OF THE WORLD'' "There lies a giant, let him sleep, for when he wakes he will move the world." With almost monotonous regularity we turn to the middle page of our local newspaper, to find that yet another area of this highly explosive continent has erupted, it may be Algeria, the Congo, Kenya or South Africa. But before we can hope to make any assessment of the part Africa will play in the balance of power, some of the continent's dilemmas must be considered. The· rapid awakening of Africa has furnished many awkward problems; perhaps the most controversial is that of Black and White co-existence. We all know how South Africa is faring in her attempt to remedy this problem. The attitude to the Black which is held so dear by the Republic's administrators, can not, and will not prevail. Africa rightly belongs to its natives. When we consider that the white man is out numbered forty to one, we will realize that although the white man invaded the black man's Africa, the black man is entitled to regain that which is rightfully his. That the Africans are regaining control of their own rich continent, is rather alarming to the Colonial Powers. Since they took over the control of Africa, the Africans have progressed to the extent that many now feel qualified to run their own countries; hence the strength of the African Nationalist Movement. Although Nationalism and Imperialism are antagonistic in Africa today, the Nationalists owe their very existence to the !mperialists, who have raised the natives from their state of ignorance. Many Africans are antagonistic towards the West, some with just cause, as the records of the Colonial Powers are not altogether blameless; there have been many areas, where natives have been exploited for political and economic ends. For these people Nationalism has a definite leftest flavour, and with Mr Nkrumah, they would say, "I stand for no racialism, no discrimination against any race or individual, but I am unalterably opposed to Imperialism in any form".

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Another factor in the African problem is the conflict of creeds, for the large Moslem population of the north, are for ever waging their holy war against the Christians. It is relatively easy to analyse the currents and counter currents of revolution and change which are flowing over Africa, but it is harder to assess how Africa will exert its influence as an international force. It is the internal struggle between Nationalist and Imperialist, Islam and Christian, Black and White which makes Africa the unknown quantity of the World. Rising politicians in Africa today bring with them slogans, one which is prevalent is, "A United States of Africa". This is as far out of the question as a united Europe was in the days of Charlemagne. If th re was to be a united Africa, it was rendered well night impossible, by the Imperial Conference of Berlin in 1885, when all those interested in Africa, drew up the political boundaries of the Continent. But in doing so they split many tribal territories and herded together many people who had little, or nothing in common. While the Imperialists were in complete control the tribal feuds were hushed, but now, as the prestige of the white man is weakening, tribal differences are bubbling up all over Africa. Regional Federation has been proposed as the half way mark in uniting Africa. But it is hard to expect this to be successful, as it would be almost impo sible for those in one State to settle their differences with their neighbours. It is obvious that Africa will remain divided, and her tribes split by political boundaries. The question is - will she remain neutral in the Cold War? Will she swing East? Will she swing West? We can hardly expect an area which is in the process of discarding Western Imperialism, to support the West in this time of tension. Although the Africans are a depressed race, it is also unlikely that after having over-thrown one overlord, they will accept another, Communism. The Communists, I have no doubt, are intent upon gaining African support, but they can offer the Africans nothing new, they already have their own communal society. The place for Africa, is where she is, in the Neutralist block of Countries. In this position she can help to bridge the gap between East and West. But whether she remains there depends

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upon her leaders; if the Africans can find strong leader~, who can successfully steer their countries along the middle course, Africa will benefit from East a_nd West, instead of being hurled headlong into the Cold War. The African giant has begun to awaken from his deep sleep, and soon the algebraic equation will be solved, with Africa no longer the unknown quantity of the World. Mary Ensor, 6B. ( Winner of Myers' Cup for Public Speaking.) A BROWN STUDY Joe has lived in that old shanty town by the lagoon, as long as the villagers can remember. He is usually to be found, seated on the bench outside his door in the sun, sleepily watching the pungent brown rings rise from the bowl of his blackened pipe; his one beloved companion in life, Selina, rooting and snorting round his feet. Selina is a credit to the world of pork. She has a coppery bro"vn coat with a ta.il that curls in a coy loop on her mountainous rump. Her master, who is as brown and wrinkled as a roasted chestnut, habitually hides a frosted puff of hair ( wsite only, after his "Sunday Splash" in the Lagoon) under a frayed straw hat, which shades a pair of eyes in which sunbeams might get lost. A wide cheerful grin is always lurking among the wrinkles in his face, ready to waylay the passerby to sit down for a chat. If the fishing boats are in, he may be seen lumbering down to the jetties, followed by Selina, where after much bargaining and mirth, he seats himself triumphantly beaming on the nearest barrel, and proceeds to earn his living mending the nets. As the brown knotty mass grows in his skilful, brown knotty fingers, the piccaninies gather to hear his deep chocolate voice tell them stories of strangeness from near and far. The busy villagers call him lazy and good-for-nothing, but he is happy, loving the children as they love him; ready to carve a pumpkin lantern for one dusky sprite, and sing songs to another. He has the eternal happiness of one, who although the sun is not always shining, is perfectly sure that Old Sol still has a few more smiling days put away for him. Penelope Hamann, 6B 1.

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Rhythm that's frantic, Quite Trans-Atlantic! Pantherine creepings, Lunatic leapings ! Fervid contortions, Rapid distortions; Gestures hysteric, Postures barbaric; Din, non-euphonic, W rithings moronic; Cacophony horrid, Sultry and torid. Devilish joy, Smart and destroy ! Reason disowned ! Madness enthroned! Or, maybe in truth, Mere exuberant youth. Kathleen Aitchison, 6B. THE COLOMBO

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This year the Colombo Plan for Co-operative Economic Development in South East Asia, is on everybody's lips, because it is its tenth anniversary. Ten years of development can be looked back on with pride. Pride that our country, New Zealand, was, and still is, able to help in the progress and advancement of the South East Asian countries, not so fortunate as ourselves. Yearly dark-faced students come to our universities to learn through access to great works by great men more about the modern techniques of the world, today. They learn the science of becoming skilled doctors or dentists. They receive apprenticeships as mechanics and engineers and are instructed in the principles of today's scientists and economists. They are helped by New Zealand to help their less fortunate countrymen. Of ten they can be seen walking the green banks of our Avon river or entering our university of Canterbury. Is not it

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a rousing inspiration to the youth of our country that they have come so far and to learn so much? If we were to travel to any one of the many Colombo Plan countries, perhaps to troubled Laos, exuberant Sarawak, barren mountainous Nepal or hot, dry Pakistan, we would be sure to feel the influence, however mall, of New Zealand's bit in the Colombo Plan. It is hard for a young man, perhaps naturally shy and retiring, to travel from the primitive jungle country to the thriving modern world of our own land. Imagine his confusion. He sees the great expanse of arable 12.nd, adequate housing estates, large hygenic factories and hospitals, and remembers the under-developed, under nourished, disease ridden surroundings of his home .... The door is opened. He sees the potential of special irrigation. He has alluring vi ions of his land bright with grain, the jungles cleared, communications improved, diseases manifest no longer . . . . but wait - his imagination is running too far into the future. The picture of a peaceful, nationalist country can only be obtained through knowledge and understanding of his people and he mu t fight for it. It will be long, hard painful and perhaps even heart-breaking, the work he will have to do, but there is company now in his task. For he has nations behind him. They actually want to help and support him in his teaching and the trials he will suffer with it. The build-up to his problem is terrific, he is excited with all he has learned. He is young and in pired. There is no room for bitterness or disillusion. Then he realizes he must go back and try to influence stubborn men that their way of life is wrong and his the right. Is there anything harder, with less reward. But because he is young and inspired he will do it. He will try and try again and eventually he will of course, succeed. Becau e of the Colombo Plan and its supporting countries, there will always be people he can turn to, who will advise and second him. There are the great concrete constructions of towering dams and hydro electric works to prove to his primitive pupils, that he is not teaching insincerely or without purpose. There are the sharp angles, rows of glass windows, steaming boilers and modern agricultural equipment, standing stark against the sky of progress. His people, they must see, they will.

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Technically the help of the Colombo Plan is great, but personally it is far, far greater. And it is only ten years ago, in the January of that year, that a group of men representing the commonwealth countries met together, and from their assembly, arose as a phoenix from the fire, the vision and idea of the Colombo Plan. But even the most ambitious among t them could not have imagined the heights that the Colombo Plan would reach. It seems it is ea y enough to rai e suggestions for schemes of war; but for schemes of peace and good-will, infinitely harder. Linda Guinness, 5LM.

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How stealthily he teals about at night - the cat! Whose daily entrance makes all birds take flight. Whose paw is often stained with blood and feathers, A tasty meal, while prowling in all weathers 'tis won by him - the cat ! Yet this same one, this haughty, sleek Shylock, Is he who sheds hi hairs on mistress's frock, That oh so pampered pet, Who never has to fret A bowl of thick cream, -Any puss's dream, Is waiting for him. That artful Tim! Cheryl-Anne Kingston, 3A. I

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I wandered down to our lake today, And I watched the swans sail by, And I wished that you were there with me Beneath the windswept sky. How you loved the whispering willow trees, Which swept the dew kissed earth, As we lay amongst gay daffodils, And watched the magic birth Of a strange, enchanting, mystical day, How long ago it seems We watched the flight of a soaring lark, And followed it in our dreams. No more will you wildly run with me, Along our dear lake's shore, o more will you cry above the wind, That you wish you could fly o more! I wandered down to our lake today, And I watched the swans sail by, And I wished that you were there with me, Beneath that wind wept sky. Rowan Cunningham,

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THE SEAGULL She stood on the pier, a small def encless little figure, her thin cotton frock eddying and blowing in the breeze, enfolding her hard, young body. Her two long legs were defiantly astride, her little chin up, her head held proudly high. Was it only a few minutes ago that she had thrown herself out of the house in a fit of rage. Why did her mother have to be so unfair to her? Nobody understood her. Nobody loved nor wanted her. Well, she didn't care, she hated them all. When she had heard she was to come to the sea for her holidays she had looked forward to it, longed for the time when she could leave the city and her poor little home behind her. But now she was sick of it all - the same fat, old women basked their bodies under the sun on the same golden sand, the same children fought and laughed and swam in the same waves. The same cars emptied out tired, city-pallid men and women, surrounded by swarms of excited, screaming children. What a treat to come to the sea; what excitement! She hated them for the way they enjoyed it. She clenched her small fists and fuming, walked along the pier to the milk-bar. She entered the open doorway, becoming aware of the juke-box, surrounded by a gang of boys, sending out its continuous stream of noise. No one took any notice of the small girl who walked up to the counter. The boys continued feeding sixpences into the juke-box, the mothers spooning more ice-cream into their children's red, bloated faces. She bought a red and white striped candy on a stick and walked away, her bare feet treading firmly on the dusty road. Her small, pink tongue took a quick lick of the sugary-coated sweet. She felt the pleasant gritiness of the sugar as she swallowed a mouthful of sweetness. Her small tongue slithered and slicked over the red and white stripes until the red merged with the white, the white with the red. She dropped the half eaten sweet into the dust and kicked it into the gutter. The gutter - what hopes and fears have been born and have died there. She sat down on the edge of the footpath and scuffed her feet in the litter. No one had seen her - no one noticed the small, nondescript girl staring into the depths of the rubbish. She saw the dead leaves lying unwanted, unloved, and the layers of dust rising up and choking their beautiful colours.

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How like life. We all flourish and wither and are choked down into the earth's dust. She saw her sweet, coated with dirt and smeared with dust; but a few stripes hawed bravely through, defying the dirt. She would always defy the dirt. She would rise above it, out of the gutter into a new, clean world. Then she saw the dead seagull. It lay awkwardly by an old cigarette carton and an ice-cream cone. Slowly she bent down and picked up the small body. Her hands do ed round its dirty feathers a he laid it on her knee. She saw one wing had been broken and that it· little neck had been cruelly twisted. A wave of hate swept into her breast; how could anyone want to kill and torture such a mall, defenceless bird? She stroked its head with her hard, brown fingers, cares ing and smoothing down the dirty feather . Blood had been spilt on his wing but now it had dried and had turned into a black lifeless crust. His two orangey eyes peered out at the dirty world which it could nol see, nor would ever ee again. Not long ago it had been free-flying and wheeling in the sky, shrieking at other bird and swooping down to the wet sand. But now all that was gone; it was dead, its wings had cea ed to beat against the air, it voic to cry - how final i death. Th girl stood up, and, clasping the bird again t her, she walked away. Carefully he dug a hole in the sand, and lay the eagull in it. With a quick kick she flung the and over the small body, burying and engulfing it. She sat for a while on the and-hills, thinking of what she had seen. Slowly he lifted her head and saw the sea; the everlasting sea breaking onto the clean, fre h stretch of sand weeping in a broad a re round the bay. For a moment the smile in her eyes made her beautiful. Jennifer

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"MY CAT" Oh puss, oh puss, how silently you creep, While catching mice when all your human friend are fast asleep. But when the weather is cold and the wind is howling, Instead of going out with your friend a'prowling, You sit on my knee before the fire, And purr and purr to your heart's desire. Anne Buchanan, 3A.

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There is always someone in your life who makes a great impression on you - in my case my Grandfather. ow in his late seventies, he has worked hard through hi life and has always found time to be associated with community intere ts.

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After World War I, for the twenty-one years between the wars he organized numerous concert parties and other entertainments to raise money for the Returned Services Association, and for the improvement of the town and the surrounding districts. As a result of his campaign he raised enough mcney to make the gardens look as they are today. During World War II he again organized concert parties this time for the benefit of the soldiers. He also belongs to the ew Zealand Kindred Clubs and was a hard working New Zealand president for many years. Taking part in the activities of the Rotary and the Savage Clubs, he sometimes entertains them with his delightful monologues and plays. President of the town's Competition Society, he skilfully organizes the annual performances, having acquired great knowledge of management and directorship. If one goes lo e any of these performances, one might chance to see him there, usually wearing his familiar bow tie. He might be working the tage-lights or enjoying himself watching the performance never hesitating to give a kindly word to a performer or to any of the audience he knows. Very fond of children he has sufficient time to speak to all of them wherever they may be. Although he has many grandchildren he is intere ted in each one of them and always inquires after each one and his or her activities. He has been a member of the Town's Ho pital Board for many years earning for himself a good reputation because of his business ability. Forever full of fun and with a cheerful disposition he is a welcome visitor for the patients. One of his favourite Christmas Day good deeds is to act as Father Christmas at the Hospital. He has performed this roll for over thirty years now, and nothing gives him more satisfaction than the fact that he is bringing ether people happiness. He always says there is far more pleasure in giving than receiving. Keen on any local sport throughout the rugby season, he never misses a Saturday cheering by the sidelines and really entering into the game. What I like most about my Gr2,ndfather is the welcome I get whenever I see him, and I can assure you that I am just as pleased to see him as he is to see me. Janis Todd, 3A.

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Winter's icy hand has touched the orchard, Where apple trees are standing, bleak and bare, And suddenly a million gleaming diamonds, Are himmering in the leafless branches there. Crisp, cool grasses show no foot-prints, obody saw him as he passed this way, Did he fly in on the white wings of morning And will he return in the same magic way? Rowan Cunningham, 4A. WHY I SHOULD

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One of the many reasons why I should like to travel is to find out more about the ways and customs of other people. Even in Christchurch one has only to look around at the Colombo Plan students, to realize that there are other people in the world, with different habits and ways of doing things, and from whom we can learn much. Their methods of agriculture and farming whether modern or ancient, their hospitals and schools, shops and homes are all of interest, if only because they make us look at our own accepted way of doing things in a fresh light. Not only can one learn understanding of other people by travelling, but also history and geography become alive. To go into the Church of Saint Mary the Virgin, the Church of Oxford University, and see the till, mutilated pew ends in the chancel, where the poppy-heads were sawn off, to allow for the erection of staging for the trial of Latimer and Ridley is to make a whole era come alive. To be able to travel to places like this where there is hiE,tory at every corner, would be an unforgetable experience. Between the time, when, at the age of nine months, my parents and I travelled to Ghana then the Gold Coast which was to be my home for several years, and the time when I finally returned to New Zealand to stay, six years ago, I had seen many places and countries, few of which I can now remember clearly. Experiences like travelling through the Panama Canal are such that one is not willing to forget them in a hurry, but much to my dismay, all I can remember of that event is sitting in the ship's dining room eating a somewhat watery boiled egg and

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watching a palm tree slowly disappear below the port-hole, as we rose in our lock. I was happy as a small child living in strange places, and among strange people . ow as an adolescent I can appreciate better the significance of what I see, and I want the opportunity to learn at first hand what other peoples are like, and what problems they have to face. So many of the troubles which beset this world are based on the mistrust and ignorance of other people, and I feel that tolerance between races and nations would increase as first hand knowledge of other lands ir,_creased. Because I am sure that seeing otherparts of the world would be an important way of gaining such tolerance and understanding, I hope that one day I may have the opportunity to travel again. Virginia Matson, 3A. (Winner of Junior Section of the Myers' Cup.) AN ADVENTURE

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One day when I was walking in the woods I came upon a little clearing. And in the little clearing I saw a big cave. There was a lot of meat hanging round the cave put there to dry in the sun, which was shining very brightly high in the still blue ky which was very high up. I knocked on the door and a big gruff voice said "Who's that?" I said, "It's me" and he said, "vVho's me?" "Me is me", I said. This went on as if it would never stop. At iast the voice said, "Come in and show me then if you won't tell me" he said. So I went in. "And what do you think I saw? What?" Well I saw a BIG BIG giant sitting at a BIG, BIG table with two BIG BIG brown bears and seven tiny tiny baby bears and they were all having a lovely feast. When the two big bears and the BIG giant saw me they shouted together "HOW DARE YOU COME AND DISTURB OUR FEAST!" And I said that "I didn't know you were having a feast", and they said, "SPEAK UP! WE CAN'T HEAR YOU I THAT TINY VOICE! IF YOU DON'T SPEAK UP WE'LL GOBBLE YOU UP!" So I shouted back but they were still not satisfied, so they put out their hands ready to catch me but I was too quick for them. I picked up a key went out and locked the door. Off I went and mind you! I never went there again. Christina Troup, Standard 2.

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OW FEVER The chatter of people; laughing, excitedly. Breathles ly tramping upwards to a welcoming hut. The thrill of skis, on so£t snow; white. and gleaming, side tepping up the slope Above a crystal lake; and sailing, swiftly, gracefully, In a moment of delight. Then falling, clumsily, rapidly, bumping .... down. Ann Macarthur, 4A. SPRI G - WITH APOLOGIES TO TEN YSON Old winter's coat is worn away-For evermore be happy. Young spring is come in bright array, To brighten sombre valley. The children laugh and sing and play, At their sweet eager folly. They laugh and sing all through the day, And hide amongst the holly. Sweet is the sun which warms the grass, And brings forth flowers quickly. The bulbs, the bluebells soon wm pa s, And soon will come the lily. Virginia Matson, 3A.

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his stored food. Seething with anger, the rightful owner of the cave dropped his burden and rushed forward, only to be met by a solid wall of fur. This intruder was certainly no weakling! Picking himself up, the dazed creature stumbled out of the cave, too weary after the day's exhausting hunt, to fight for his own rights. Realizing that nothing would shift his enemy, the unfortunate bear trudged away to look for another cave suitable to hibernate in. Retracing his steps acros the rocky ground he began the wearisome task of looking for a new home. The wind was now blowing fiercely, and a few flakes of snow were beginning to fall, as the bear, stumbling slightly, walked on and on. Two hours passed, and still no success. The suitable caves were either already inhabited or were facing the icy north wind. The poor animal was almost at the end of his tether, and his progression became slower and slower, until finally he was forced to top. Feebly he tried to rise again; but without succe s, and at last he subsided lifeless on the frozen ground. The snow continued to fall, now more thickly, and after a short time there was no disturbance in the blanket which softly swathed the earth. Nature, so delicate, so gentle, had heartlessly destroyed one of her own creatures, leaving no trace in the bleak, yet beautifully expanse of sparkling snow. Alison Greenslade, 4A. PREVENTIO

OF ACCIDE TS IN THE HOME DUE TO POISO S Every year many accidents due to poisoning occur in the home. Some of these are fatal. If a little care was exerted many of these accidents would never occur. Children, especially pre-school age children, are usually the victims. Medicines and drugs are a great danger and should be locked away in a medicine cupboard and the key kept out of children's reach. All medicines and drugs should be clearly labelled. ever transfer a harmful substance to a different container. A child or adult might think it was something to eat or drink and so be poisoned. Do not call medicines and drugs drinks or sweets. Children have died because they thought that their cough medicine

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was a mce drink. Medicine should not be given or taken in the dark as a fatal overdose can be o easily administered. Before giving medicine or drugs always make sure that the instructions are read carefully. Disinfectant , kerosene, weedkiller, and methylated spirits are among the every-day poisons in the home. Although poisons are left on high shelves they can be knocked down. If a child has been found to have consumed poi on he should be made to vomit immediately unless his mouth and lips are burned. In this case large amounts of cold water or milk hould be given. Poi oning are among the most prevalent of accidents in the home and could be avoided if a little care and thought were exercised. Annette Dyne , Form II. ( 3rd place in ational Red Cro s Essay Contest.) "THE LONE STAR RA GER" On Saturday afternoon last, Kevin McNab wa riding his range - the streets and by-ways of hi home town, on hi bicycle, bringing the world to that quiet little suburb. The calm of the afternon wa uddenly broken by the screaming of the fire sir n a the engine rushed towards the cene of flame , tret hing to the heaven and smoke bi11owing a at Bikini, from a hous in a nearby street. The firemen hurrying to and fro, the Chief Fire Officer shouting orders, hoses writhing like snake , hordes of men, women and children, crowding the street, all contributed to the confu ion. Then Kevin came, wending his way through the impediments cluttering up the street, his bundle of " tars" not on his houlder but in a wire crate strapped to the carrier of hi bicycle. The papers slowly dwindled as, dimly, hi brain commanded his muscles to throw them into the different homes which had ordered them. As he approached the fire, hi mind subconsciously took in the burning house and the crowds of people watching, but he carried on. His hand went to his crate and selected a well-rolled paper. Raising his arm, he, with all his trength threw the boomerang-shaped pap r in a parabola over the heads of the crowd into the front yard of the burning house, then continued on hi way. The "Star" must be delivered. Janet Mackay, VA.

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HYM OF PRAISE I wake to find a busy day, Has come to steal sleep's peace away. The birds upon my wall so worn, Are heralding another dawn, God's gift of life, I love. Music, which is from age to age, The universal language. Hearing, sight and under tanding, Wisdom, grace and love unfailing, Thy talents, Lord I love. For conscience needle-sharp and clear, For billowy clouds, both far and near. For cold frosts and the nipping air, For cobwebs dripping diamonds fair, God's beauty here I love. For slender willows, soft and green, For wavy gras and hadows lean, For stern stone buildings, grey and grim, For birches, 3ilvery smooth and slim, God's whole wide world I love. I bless thee Lord for work and play, For rest and fun sent day by day, For people - friends and family dear, All whom I love, whether far or near, Thy friendships, Lord, I love. Rosemary Pearson, VA. ALICE IN WONDERLAND I am going to teil you now all about Alice in Wonderland. Paul Gnatt made up this wonderful dance all for children. Ballet, you may think, i easy but it is not at all. Dancing is movement of your body. Alice and all the other characters danced and did not speak one word. The white rabbit was always looking at his watch and then running off again because he was always running late. At the end they all bowed and then Mr Paul Gnatt came out and thanked all the people for being good, so that they could concentrate a lot better on the dance they were doing. Pamela Hammett, Standard 2.

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A GHOST STORY It was the 5th of November and I was lying in bed waiting for the clock in the tower to strike midnight. I was staying at Madame Bumon't house in Paris and there was a legend saying that the house was haunted at midnight on November the 5th. This was all highly unlikely but I wa determined to keep awake and see for myself if it wa true. Just as the clock struck twelve I heard a scream from one of the upstairs rooms. Immediately I scrambled out of bed, put on my dressing gown, ran into the next room and roused Madame Bumont. She too, put on her dressing gown and called three servants. Candle in hand she walked up the stairs~ her velvet gown trailing behind her. She was really looking bold and her face was flushed. We reached the top of the stairs just in time to see an eerie glowing figure disappearing through a door. Our earch wa not ·ucce ful and we r turn d to our heds cfo,appointed. Who or what it was I never have found out, but I have my suspicions. Mary-Grace Sussex, Std. 4. WINDOW VIEW From my window I can see Twelve, straight, tall Poplar trees. One weeping willow Drooping over, A kow hai tree Of golden colour. A river blue Meandering by A singing lark High in the sky. A curl of smoke Through the tree, A barbecue fire .... It's time for tea! Jill Stewart, IVM.

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WI TER Do you ever stop for a moment to gaze at the tongues of flame curling around the logs of wood in your fireplace on a winter's evening? When you struugle out of bed on a chilly morning and pull up the blind at your window do you ever stop to admire the pattern traced by icy fingers on the pane of glass? Or are you too busy to look at the flickering firelight and too cold to linger at the window? Practical people ee only

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blue and orange flames eating away at the wood and giving forth warmth. A frosted window means nothing to them. For people with ima.gination everything is different. They can be transported at once into a world of fantasy and delight. Those flickering flames make mysterious shapes, glimpsed once and never seen again. Was it a star? Was it the outline of some distant country? o two pictures will ever be the same, but all have that same mystic quality about them. The picture on the window pane is different. It doesn't flicker. You can watch it for as long a your night attire will permit. If you look hard enough you can see a castle here or a group of hills there. Everything look strange and unreal but you must admit that ven two normal everyday occurences such as these. have an element of surprise in them. Elizabelh Felton, 4A. JESUS THE HEALER One day when Je us was staying with Peter, they went out in the boat. When they came back there was a great crowd waiting for them, so Jesus tarted to h al the sick. All of a sudden they heard a voice calling, "Make way! Make way! I want to see the healer." Everyone looked round to see who it was. It was Jairus. Jairus was a good man and he liked Jesus very much. The people wondered what the funny expression on his face meant. They made way quickly until he reached Jesus. He fell down upon his knees and Jesus saw tears in his eye . He aid to J esu , "My daughter is very ill and is going to die. Come quickly and lay your hands upon her and she will surely be cured." Jesus went to the little house with J airus. At the house the people were weeping and weeping. Jesus made them go away and they did. There was no sound in the house but the soft weeping of the mother. Then J esu said that Miriam was just sleeping. She was very white. Then Jesus touched Miriam with his gentle hand. She came back to the proper colour and then arose. He mother rushed to her and wept for joy. That house was the most joyful in the village. Jennifer Hindin, Standard 2.

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Towering high above all vessels in port, And straining till her ropes were taut, The "Oriana" with gallant pride, Awaited the turning of the tide. The loudspeaker said "All visitors Ashore". We said "Goodbye" to our friends once more, Then we took our place on the starboard side, And pas ed along ide of "Auckland's Pride". We went to the pictures, we went to the dance, We swam whenever we had the chance, Played deck tennis, went up on the bridge, And pitied our friend in the Christchurch "fridge". We stayed in Fiji for three wonderful weeks, Among Christians, Hindus, Moslemns and Sikhs. We met many people from near and far, Au vene kiti iko nonatarne ta! We spent a weekend at Korolevu, The earthly paradise of Viti Levu. We sunbathed, swam, and explored the reef, And I thought of Jane with chattering teeth ! All too quickly time slipped away, And we said "Goodbye" to the month of May. I look to June with a feeling of dread, The cold would deflate my swollen head. As we sailed into the setting sun, I looked back to the land where I'd had such fun, The palms stood out in silhouette, I turned away - my face was wet. The holiday was over, and I was back, To Christchurch nights all frosty and black. At night, I knew, I'd dream of Fiji Her beckoning shores, were haunting me. Beverley Bassett, 5 LM.

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DESIGN FOR FABRIC ( Barbara Peate, 6A).

THE CAVE MEN Many, many, many, years ago there were people called Cave Men. They lived in a land which wa very very wild. There were very few trees in those days. The people were rather bent over and about five feet high. As it is today the fathers had to look after the families. Their clothing was the skin of some wild beast. The men had wooden pears and bow and arrows.

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One man went out hunting and he saw a rhinoceros and at once he hid. One man could not kill a rhinoceros by himself so he ran back to the camp and cave. All of the men came out of their caves and the mothers stayed behind to look after the children. The men went out after the rhinoceros's tracks and caught him. They all cut a hole in their piece of meat and carried it home over their heads. They lit a big fire at the camp and there was a big feast. The people threw the bits they didn't want on to the floor. Susan Williams, Standard 2. -oN

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The viola's still notes first soothe tired ears, Like longed-for rain caressing sun-scorched The lovely, liquid melody it bears O' erflows and merry fiddles sing with mirth.

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The Association has again been well supported and has had another successful year. The Association provides a very useful link between parents and staff and also through representation on the Board between parents and the Board. At the meetings every parent is afforded the opportunity of keeping in touch with school activities and meeting members of the staff in an informal atmosphere. At the Annual Meeting in March Mr R. M. Young was elected President and invited parents to submit to the Committee their criticisms and suggestions and stressed that the committee would respect the wish of any parent who wished to remain anonymous. At our meeting in June Mr Guy Mannering showed his film on the Grand Canyon Expedition and gave a most interesting commentary. In July we listened to an outstanding address by Mr Godfrey Bowen, Field Director to the New Zealand Wool Board and in November a panel of speakers, chaired by the Dean of Christchurch, discussed questions relating to the upbringing of our daughters. This was a very en joy able and instructive evening and a record attendance evidenced the interest aroused. Thanks to the efforts of Mr McCutcheon and Dr. Beetham, the Association has installed seating in front of the main classroom block. Black-out curtains are being provided for the Assembly Hall and should soon be completed. Regular film evenings for the boarders have been organised by Mr E. T. H. Taylor and extended to include the daygirls. These have proved very popular. W. J. PRYOR, Hon. Secretary.

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OFFICERS OF THE ASSOCIATION Patron: Mi s J. P. Cro her. Past Presidents: Mi Janet Storry, Mrs G. Cotterill, Mi Mary Morten, Mrs C. H. Clemens, Mrs A. G. S. Gibbs, Mrs C. L. Wilson, Mi Lila Gardner, Mr J. Roy Smith, Mrs E. M. Gib on, Mrs W. mith, Mr Heathcote Garland, Mr . Morton mith, Mr W. L. Partridge, Mi M. Best. Immediate Past President: Mrs A. H. John tone. President: Mi s G. Rankin. Hon. Vice-Presidents: Mrs J. . Hamilton, Miss L. Gardner, Mrs W. Smith. Vice-Presidents: Mr R. J. Dendle, Mrs J.B. William, Mr H. H. Wau hop. Hon. Secretary: Mr E. A. Guillermo. Assistant Secretary: Mr J. B. Jame on. Hon. Treasurer: Mr C. L. Sturge. Committee: Mesdames E. T. H. Taylor, H. H. Deans, J. K. Lawrence, J. . Matson, P. F. Maples, Mi ses J. Gebbie, D. Clark, M. Morten, J. White. Armagh Circle: Convener: Mr A. H. Johnstone. A sistant Convener: Mr G. Rich. Hon. Auditor: Mr Mervyn Vile.

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In ubmitting the Annual Report for the year ended 30th September, 1961, your Committee is able to report another very atisfactory year. Excluding the branches the member hip is now 1085, 517 of these being Life Member and 568 being Annual Subscribers. At the end of this financial year there were approximately 188 outstanding subscription . Thi i a large increa e on last year' figures and it would be appreciated if those not wishing to continue their member hip would notify eith r the Hon. Secretary or Hon. Trea urer. Scholarship Fund: This now stands at £408/12/4. Life Membership Fund: Thi now tand at £3363/3/10.

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Accumulated Fund: This now stands at £1681/12/2. From these figures members will realize that the finances of the Association are in a very sound po iiton. School History: This i undoubtedly the most notable event that we have to record. The interest and appreciation with which it has been received must have made this task seem very worth while to those who have worked at it for the past ten years. Errors and omi sion there may be and, indeed, they are inevitable in a first edition such as this when records have in ome year been scanty or non-existent and the sequence had to be pieced together by painstaking research and crossreference. The Association and the School owe a profound debt of gratitude to all who worked so wholeheartedly for its production but in particular to Mrs S. G. Young, Mrs E. J. Smith and Miss Lila Gardner, whose vision refused to be dimmed and whose faith in the ultimate completion of the work they had undertaken never wavered, even when confronted by these apparently insurmountable obstacles. Members will like to know Miss Cro ·her's comment, which is as follows "The School History makes most interesting and entertaining reading and is a filling and dignified record of the School's first half century". This assessment is reinforced by the fact that copies of v,,hat more than one Librarian has called a valuable contribution to the hi tory of Canterbury have been reque ted by the Alexander Turnbull Library. The City of Auckland Public Library. The Dunedin Public Library. The General Assembly Library, Wellington. The Hocken Library. There are still some copies available and these may be obtained from the Secretary on the receipt of one pound ( £1). Errata: Some corrections have already been received, and next year it is hoped that a hort list of these may be published but this will be possible only if members themselves take the initiative in upplying, by 31st May, 1962, the neces ary details concerning errors and omissions which have occurred. Social Evening: A most enjoyable evening party was held for New Old Girls in the Trinity Hall on Wednesday, 22nd February. The highlight of the evening was the appearance of Rod Derrett who entertained and amused everyone with his songs. Storry Shield Match: This was played on Saturday, 4th March, when St. Andrew's College Old Boys were the hosts, and the Shield was won by Christ's College Old Boys. Once again we have to thank Margaret Lawrence for arranging the team which consisted of: Margaret Lawrence, Dorothy Jameson, Kathleen Sullivan, Shona Mackay, Wendy Morgan, Felicity Holland, Beverley Lee and Christine Miller. Debutante Ball: This was held at the Winter Garden on Friday, 7th April and was most successful, approximately 650 guests being present. These included the forty-one debutantes, trained by Mr Edna

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Milne (Gill) and presented by the President, Miss Gwen Rankin, to the Rt. Rev. A. K. Warren, Bishop of Christchurch, Mrs vVarren and Mi s J. Crasher. Annual Ball: This year the Annual Ball was held on Saturday, 13th May, at the Winter Garden. This proved a most enjoyable function and was attended by nearly 500 guest . Morning Coffee: This function was held at the Palm Lounge, Carlton Hotel, on Wednesday, 7th June. It was thoroughly enjoyed by the large number present and we were fortunate in having Rona Cooke (Wear), who was holidaying in. Christchurch, to speak to us about her experience while living in England. Picture and Supper Party: This took place on Monday, 14th August, and about 50 people attended. Unfortunately the date coincided with the School P.T.A. Meeting, but it is felt that another such evening could be held next year. Health Stamps: Our thanks are due to those members who so willingly helped with the sale of Health Stamps at the St. Albans Post Office on the opening day of the campaign. Kindred Associations: Representatives of the e were entertained at a Morning tea held in the Palm Lounge at the Carlton Hotel on Monday, 18th September. The gue ts present were enthralled by Mrs Guy Mannering' vivid account of her trip by jet boat up the Colorado River. Golf Day: Thi wa. arranged for Friday, 29th September, but owing to the Ru ley Tournament being held on the same day the date wa changed to Monday, 16th October. Obituary: During the year we have lo t two of our members: Rona Burrowes (Hough) who attended School from 1916 to 1918 and Rangi Gibson (Fraer) who wa at S.M.C. from 1911 to - , and who was President of the A sociation from 1946 to 1948. To their families and to all member who have uffered bereavements during the year we extend our deepest sympathy. Thanks: We should like to record our thanks to the following: Mis J. P. Crasher for her helpful co-operation in all matters; the Board of Governors for the use of the A sembly Hall for the Debutante rehearsals; the Women Editors of the "Press" and the "Star", Mr M. Vile, the Auditor; J. Ballantyne & Co. Ltd., for undertaking the sale of tickets for the Annual Ball; the husbands of Committee members for their willing help at the two Balls, and to Committee members for the use of their homes for Committee Meetings. This report should not be concluded without reference to the splendid work done by the following Office-holders and Member of the Committee who are retiring this year: Lorna Williams, Pam Wauchop, Vice-Pre idents; Gwen Sturge, Hon. Treasurer; Adrienne Taylor, Committee Member; Eva Deans, Country Repre entative; Dorothy Jameson, Assistant Secretary. All have given eight or more years of unselfish service which is gratefully acknowledged.

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We also extend our thank and good wi he to Jane Gebbie who i leaving hortly for a trip oversea and therefore not seeking re-election. Deborah lark, too, who ha been a co-opted member for two years, hopes to complete a degree next year and, therefore, doe not wish to accept nomination for a further term. We thank her for the willing help she has alway given. Members will read with real regret that, after eleven years of outstanding ervice,. Mary Guill rmo ha announced her intention to retire in the near future. Word cannot express adequately how greatly he will be missed or how much the Association owe to her genero ity, her unselfishne and her willingness to throw into all that she doe so much energy and good will. In '"'order to make the tran ition as easy as possible he has offered to work jointly with her ucce sor for the next few month . Finally, pecial mention should be made of the extremely able way in which the Association' finan es have been administered over a period of ten years by the Honorary Treasurer, Gwen Sturge. The pre ent very sati factory state of the Balance Sheet reflect the great care and thought with ,vhich she has carried out her important duties. For the ommittee, GWE I RA Kl I ( Pre iden't.)

GRADUATION LIST 1960 Master of Arts with first-class Honours: Florence Jone in Engli h. Bachelors of Arts: Su an Bent, Jan Costello, ally Edridge, Angela Spear, Julie Taylor. Master of Science with first-class Honours: Vivienne Benzie in Zoology. Bachelor of Science: Sonia Bradley, El peth Munro, Josephine Ward. Diplomas in Fine Arts: Diane MacMillan (Thorpe) from the University of Auckland, Kay Minson.

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Joanna Baudinet Susan Baxter Barbara Boon June Cox head Patricia Greenslade Joanna Lane Helen Ru sell June White 2nd Year Arts Eugenie Mulligan Diana Skjellerup .Janet WiJliams Deborah Clark

3rd Year Arts Elizabeth Phillip Philippa Thompson Elizabeth Osmers Angela Byrne Allison Chapman

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Gillian Shand Philippa Wheelans Helen Peate (Dunedin)

Penelope Kellock Kay Minson Lynette Cummings Elizabeth Dart

4th Year Science Juliet Fulton Josephine Ward

1st Year B.Sc. Patricia Griffiths Helen Reynolds

Medical Intermediate Jo-Anne Reynold

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Robin Hewland i completing her 5th year at M dical School, and will be gain to Wellington Hospital n xt year to complete her 6th y ar. Florence Ma Kay is completing her final year for B.A. Judith River is in her 2nd year for a Home cience deuree. Rosalind Ru sell i doing Physio-therapy. Diane Reynolds is at Training College doing Homecraft. Hel n Rich is in her 2nd year of Phy ical Education and went to Australia in the New Zealand University Women's Hockey team. Helen Peate is completing her B.Sc. in Bio-chemistry.

OLD GIRLS' TRAINING AT CHRISTCHURCH HOSPITALS Robyn Wat on Mary Jack on Rosemary Spicer Joan Moulton Elizabeth Edridge Merete Samild Beverley Rutherford Patricia Downinir Philippa MacKaL.y Susan Roger Heather Thomson Rosamond Macdonald

Susan Owen Patricia Collins Mary Russell Suzanne Morten Elizabeth Pear on Alison Brown Patricia Everett Ro emary MacKenzie .Jaine Penny Isobel Thrower Margar t Boon

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NEWS OF OLD GIRLS Florence Jones was this year appointed junior lecturer rn English at Victoria University, Wellington. Last year Florence completed her M.A. in English with first class honour and she now intend to read for a law degree in Wellington. While at Canterbury Univer ity, Flor nee wa a member of the executive of the Canterbury and ew Zealand University Students' Association, and was chairman of the Canterbury Education Committee of the Parry Commission. A prominent leader in university literary activities, Florence has al o taken part in public speaking contests, and wa president of the University Debating Club. The resident executive of the New Zealand University Students' Association has selected Florence as one of two representatives to tour Russia next year. Vivienne Benzie was this year capped M.Sc. in Zoology with first class honours, and is continuing her research. She is an Assistant Lecturer in Zoology, and this year has served on the committee of the Federation of University Women. Margaret Williams is doing research for a Ph. D. degree at Canterbury University. Dorothy Lock was chosen as one of the three Youth Delegates from ew Zealand to attend the World Council of Churches Assembly in Ne"" Delhi in November. Following this she is to go on, at the invitation of the N.Z. Student Chri tian Movement to repre ent New Zealand at the first Asian Regional Conference on the Life and Mission of the Church in Bangalore, South India in early December. Ann Combellack is resident Sportmistress at Clyde Girl ' Grammar School, Woodend, Victoria. Congratulations to Jane Gebbie on gaining her A.T.C.L. diploma. Jane leaves v:ith her mother next year for a trip oversea . Two of our Old Girls have been well to the fore of late - Susan Kellaway won the Miss New Zealand Bathinrr Beauty Contest, and Leone Main was crowned "Miss New Zealand" before ·leaving for her journey to Long Beach, California, where she took part in the International Beauty Congre . On returning to New Zealand, Leone toured here for six weeks before leaving for England to compete in the "Miss World" contest. Angela Spear, who i. completing her M.A. degree in French this year, will leave next August to further her studies at Oxford University - we wi h Angela every success. Sandra Palmer is on the staff of the University Library. Nancy Simpson (Frater) is Pre ident of the Women' Auxiliary of the Navy League. Yvonne Patrick (Watson) has returned from a cruise to Suva, Pago Pago, Honolulu, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Tahiti and Rarotonga. Prudence Tobin is on the staff of Rangi Ruru. During last Christmas holidays Prudence was in charge of the University Students who went to ew Caledonia.

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Priscilla Tobin is overseas and while away hope to do Library work. Janet Ward (Stevenson) represent d Canterbury m the Rus ell Grace team again this year. 1 1 ev1 has been received from England that Beryl Batstone who has· been teaching at the Links County Secondary School ' School in Tooting, ha been sue essful in gaining her L.R.A.M.

ENGAGEMENTS Janet Fleming to John Ree e. Rosemary Hill to Donald Beatson. Patricia Everett to Benjamin Head. Jean Clapshaw to Peter Scott. Su an Roger to Robin arrell. Jennifer Gray to Keith Gillanders. Vicki Hawker to Peter Greer. Merete amild to Gavin Wren. Valerie Hay to Colin Averill. Dianne Compton to Thomas Clarke. Erica Will to John Geddes. Lois Woodham to Ian Hermaw on. Susan Bent to John Pilbrow. Jeanette Gilbert to Walter McMurtrie. Hazel Pickles to Phillip Mitchell. Diana evell to Rupert Harri on. Ena Balfour to Hugh Pat r on. Jocelyn Jone to John Ensor. usan Stubbersfield to Terrence O'Shanness Joe lyn Plimmer to Robert Murray. Janet Taylor to Francis mith. Ro mary Wale to John Brown. Helen Brad haw to Peter Milburn. Joan Powell to John Murray. Margaret Williams to Peter Johns. Barbara Bridgman to David Morgan. Barbara eave to Raymond Saund rs. Denise Vile to John heat. Gaelyn Ensor to Alastair Elliott. Eloi e Mar hall to Gjalt Van de Zwaag. Elspeth Mclnto h to Robin Lee h. Kerry Swainson to Bruce M Iee. Joy Dumpleton to John Forrest. Sandra Palmer to John Turnbull. hirley Pro er to Owen McLachlan. Maruata Strachan to Harold Marshall. Helen Brownie to Robin Cumming. Ruth Thacker to Peter Walker. Adrienne Stevens to Raymond Inwood. Gillian Shand to Richard Parott. Lena Parker to Lawrence Metcalf.

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MARRIAGES Jill Adams to Bruce Farrant. Loui e Partridge to Walter Welling. Jan Mitchell to David MacKay. Elizabeth Hamann to William Draper. Janice orbert-Munn to Howard Ellis. Geraldine Mair to Dugal Harcourt. Felicity Ower to Alan Holland. Loui e McAlpine to Fenton Westenra. Philippa Lane to Percy Boye . Gillian Holdgate to Hugh Hunter-Weston. Carolyn Thomson to Geoffrey Simon. Caroline Curtis to Richard Cartwright. Gillian Jennings to Mile McCrostie. Penelope Turner to Nigel Watts. Patricia Morgan to Frederick Sutton. Jacqueline Parsons to Geoffrey Hill. Juliet Cox to Jacques de Hu 1 ters. Mary Guillermo to David Lindsay. Susan Tobin to Noel Dwan. Caroline Harty to Brian Gough.

BIRTHS Margaret Clarke (Rimmer), a son. Joyce Jober (Morris), daughter. Dorothy Adam (Wil on), on. Judith Hay (Gill), daughter. Rosalind Bud do ( Roy Smith), son. Helen Blaxall (Talbot), son. Barbara White (Besley) , son. Roberta Hampton (Callaghan), son. Valerie Beckwith ( F ea t) , son. Elspeth Tothill (McAlpine), on. June Witty ( Le ter), on. Claire Thomson (Wright), daughter. Joan Prangnell (Latham), on. Denise Harvey (Clark), daughter. Joan Imrie (Macfarlane), daughter. Elizabeth Beauchamp ( Pickle ) , twins, son and daughter. Judith Hadfield (Hobbs), on. Janet Drury (William on), daughter. Gwy lfa Gerrard (Owen), daughter. Dorothy Gillett (Murray), daughter. Jeanette Mears (Armitage), on. Patricia Pansing (Duckworth), daughter. Avril Gow (Jones), on. Judith Quigley (Dickson), on. Rosemary Child (Thacker), son. Fay Davie ( Flewellyn), son. Jean Elder (Chapman), son. Barbara Taggart ( Fie her), on.

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Elaine Petrie (Moore), on. Honor Christmas ( Plimmer), daughter. Sally Mentink (Harrison), son. Noelene Burn (Clemens), daughter Jillian King (Price), daughter. Pamela King (King), daughter (U.S.A.). Valerie Bettle (Wilson), on. Pamela Morrow ( Reece Smith), on. Mary Swafford (J ecks), son. Rosemary Smart (Wilson), daughter. Jan ice Ti o (Crawford), son. Bly Messervy (Stevens), daughter. edra Johnson (Myers), daughter, Helen Taylor (Ludecke), daughter. Erica Stokes (Jone ) , daughter. Valda Kincaid (Brown), daughter. Margaret Cooper (Westgarth), daughter. Judy Meldrum (Spooner), daughter. Beverley Lee (Burrowes), son. El peth Deaker (Munro), on. Lois ewton ( Luney), daughter. Irene Barnes ( Lapthorne), daughter. Judith Richard (Wright) i daughter. Ray Milliken (Brownlee), son. Diana Ma Millan (Thorpe), on. Leonie Verity (Little), daughter. Elizabeth Radcliffe (Ivcr en), son. Rosemary Doyle (Packer), son. Verona Scott (Fogg), on. Caro ling Cartwright (Curtis), daughter. Gillian Stephenson (Tobin), daughter. Elizabeth McLachlan (Bartlett), son.

ARMAGH CIRCLE A week before Christmas a highlight for the older members of the Armagh Circle wa the visit from Melbourne of Si ter Janetta, accompanied by Sister Cecilia. By courte y of Mi Crasher and the Bur ar, a morninl! tea was held in the ta.ff Room. The President of the Old Girls' Association, Miss G\.ven Rankin, presented Sister Janetta with a beautiful heaf of flowers, and on behalf of the Armagh Circle members Mrs Dorothy Johnstone presented Sister with a view-finder and some tide of Chri tchurch. Sister Janetta suitably replied and ex pre sed her delight of the gifts. Her memory for single names and faces was remarkable and she had much joy and pleasure re uming acquaintances and chatting to former pupil . After tea the Sister were conducted on a tour of the College. They were both duly impressed by the beautiful Chapel, the hand ome Cross and Candlesticks. From here they aw the Library and thoug-ht that the effort of the Old Girls' Association were well rewarded by the colourful furni hing and good collection of book . Some of the da s-

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rooms were not open but of those which were Sister Janetta expressed admiration for the great progress which had been made from earlier days to the present time. Sister Janetta returned to Melbourne in midJanuary. On May 9th the Armagh Circle held their morning tea at the National Club Rooms, when there was an excellent attendance. Owing to the absence in Au tralia of Mrs Dorothy Johnstone, the assistant Convener, Mrs Ethel Rich, welcomed the guests. Much humour was evidently enjoyed on "Reminiscences of School Days", a short talk given by Miss Gwen Rankin. We are saddened by the death of two of our former members, Mrs E. M. Gibson (nee Rangi Fraer) an ex-President,. and Mrs G. R. BurTo their respective families we send our rowes (nee Rhona Houah). sincere sympathy. DOROTHY JOHNSTONE, Convener, Armagh Circle. ST. MARGARET'S

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Auckland Branch ANNUAL REPORT, 1961 Our year began with Evensong at the Cathedral, followed by supper at Marion Rusk's (Smale) home. Members of the St. Hilda's Old Girls' Association were invited, and we were all delighted to meet and talk with Bishop and Mrs Gowing. The Re-Union Dinner was held two days later at Shirley Brickell's (Wooler) home, and representatives· from Rangi-Ruru Old Girls' Association attended. During the evening Mrs Holt ( Author of "All thi and the Family Too") gave us a most interesting talk about the National Council of Women and the Conumer Service. The following officers were elected President, Vivien Faris (Ellis); Secretary, Alison Morton (Thomas); Treasurer, Sally Mills; Committee, Kay King (McNamara) and Joan Wilkinson (D'Arcy). During the year, a number of us attended a morning tea given by the St. Hilda's Old Girls' Association, which was most enjoyable. At one of our meetings we were given an interesting talk and demontration on make-up and beauty care. Another evening Mrs Margaret Black - a radio book reviewer, told u of her trip through Iran and Kashmir, which was most entertaining and instructive. We ,,vere pleased to meet Mrs Tolley, who has taught some of us at School, and her daughter Mary, who is temporarily a Pediatrician at National Women's Hospital. We were very sorry to hear of the death of Rachel Delahunty, and extended our sympathy to her relatives. Also our deepest sympathy is felt for Doreen Jones (Schluter) in the sad loss of her husband. Births: Sally Worsley (Derbridge), daughter. Gwynneth Scott (Morgan), son. Joan Wilkinson (D'Arcy), daughter. VIVIEN FARIS, President.

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COLLEGE OLD GIRLS' ASSOCIATIO Wellington Branch

ANNUAL REPORT 1960-61 The Annual General meeting was held at the Pioneer Club on 14th September, 1961, and although attendance was small by comparison with other meetings held during the past year, this one augured well for the future of the Branch. Officers elected for the year 1961-62 were: President, Joyce McBeath (Ivemey); Secretary, Mavis Evernden (Maddren); Committee, Ruth Rendel (Sincock), Joan Edwards (Coira), Joan Deldyck (Roll), Peggy Henry, Gwen Taylor (Glasson). Those present at this meeting desired that this Branch place on record its great appreciation of the work done by Mrs S. G. Young her fellow-editors, Mrs Norah Smith and Miss Lila Gardner, and the Committee, in the compilation of the School Hi tory and List 1910-1960, it being the unanimous opinion that no other group of editors and committee could have done better, if as well. Four Functions held during the year 1960-61 were: 1. The Annual Dinner at the Grand Hotel on 31st October, 1960, the tkinson (Griffin) a foundation gathering of 32 including Gwenda member of this Branch now living in Wanganui, and Beverley Franklin of Christchurch. 2. The special service of St. Margaret's Evensong on 13th November at the Cathedral Church of St. Paul attended by members, their husband , children and friend . 3. A luncheon in honour of Mrs S. G. Young at Kirkcaldie and Stains on 5th April, 1961. Other guest were Mrs Joan Greig (Singleton) and Miss Ruth Trevor, who were member of staff during the year of Mr Young's principal hip 1931-49. Twenty-four Old Girls' had the plea ure of per onal chats with their guests and in particular the stimulating experience of Mrs Young's great charm and astonishing memory. 4. A further luncheon party on 9th August, 1961, at Kirkcaldie and Stains. The attendance of 17 was considered highly satisfactory in the circumstances of very bad weather, illne and other good reasons for absen e. Opportunity wa taken by those present to sign a card of congratulation to Dr. Ann Coates on her engagement to Dr. Weston. We are delighted to report a continued influx of new members who are bringing fresh life and enthusiasm to our Branch. Whenever possible the committee members have assisted the President and Secretary in notifying members per 'phone of coming funcions. This practice has not only saved time and expense but what is far more important, has helped to strengthen the ties of membership between old and new. Over the past twelve months thi has been 32 ( 24 financial, 8 life.) Three of our members have left Wellington: Jenny Peart (Kensington) and Diana Fowler (Newton) to Christchurch; Betty Hipwell (Lawn) to Masterton. Births: To Alison Williamson (Lush), a son. To Ann Cauldwell (Yates), a son. Engagement: Dr. Ann Coates to Dr. Weston.

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ANNUAL REPORT 1960-61 St. Margaret's Day, 1960 was celebrated by the Branch on Friday, November 10th with Holy Communion at St. Mary's Church, Timaru, followed by a luncheon at the Sorrento Coffee Lounge and the Annual Meeting. There was an excellent attendance at these function , and it proved a most enjoyable day. Election of Officers resulted as follows President, Muriel Jones (Lance) ; Secretary, Isobel Lyon (Hearn); Committee,. Rose McKeown (Atkinson), Olive Farthing (Langley), Mollie Timewell, Jean Hamilton (Penro e), Rosemary Owen (White) and Fay Barton. Members were most enthusiastic about the purchase of a painting by Austin Deans of a typical South Canterbury scene, to be presented to the School or the House to commemorate last year's Golden Jubilee, and a fund on this purpose was opened. We hope to present the painting to Gwen Rankin, President of the Christchurch Branch, at our Annual 1eeting this year. We held a most enjoyable evening in April at Olive Farthing's home, when Mrs McPhedran told of her experiences at the World Ploughing Contest in Rome. Our next meeting, when we had arranged for Enid Hardie (Hurst) to talk to us in July, had to be abandoned because floods had made the roads in South Canterbury impassable that night. Mollie Timewell and I attended a meeting in Timaru of representatives of all the Kindred Associations, and as a result of the discussions, a roster has been drawn up of the various groups, and only three will entertain this year. I am sorry to report that Chrissie Barton (Talbot) and Eileen Stewart ( Bird ling) have spent some time in Hospital this year. Birth : Wendy Anderson (Wilson), a daughter. Leonie Verity (Little), a daughter. Engagement Anne Barton to Eric Hugh Carroll. MURIEL JO ES, President, Timaru Branch.

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