1978 SMC Yearbook

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COLLEGE MAGAZINE

MAY 1978

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ST. MARGARET'S COLLEGE MAGAZINE 1978

HEAD PREFECT & DEPUTY

Standing: Nicola Weston (Deputy)

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Sitting: Susan Martin (Head).

EDITORIAL In 1958 the Editorial of our School Magazine expressed the hope that 'having been given such thorough training and every chance for a happy youth, we will later, in some measure, repay the older generation for these gifts which they have bestowed on us.' When Lord Cobham opened the new school in the following year he reminded the students that those fine buildings were a result of planning and working by many friends of the school.

"Pride in an institution, or school spirit, had to be retained as et worthwhile basis for education." We have just cause to be proud of our school, not only because of academic, sporting and cultural achieve-• ments, but also because of the loyalty a.nd hard work of the many people who share in its d :1ily life.

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Today, much is talked about integrity.

Where do we stand as a church school in today's world, where established values are questioned and too frequently cast aside? At St Margaret's College we are lucky to be presented with opportunities to learn what is good and true and honest.

If we take these values to heart, we may be fit to play a small, but important part m the life of our community.

In 1977 with another new classroom block about to be opened, we pause again to look back on an era of achievement.

The fair held in November demonstrated in practical terms the goodwill and generosity that so many people show towards the school. Recently, the Principal of a New Zealand Secondary School said that

SUSAN MAR TIN, Head Prefect.

Editors: Mrs C. A. Colley Miss D. M. Tebay.

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BOARD OF GOVERNORS WARDEN: The Right Reverend W. M. Pyatt, M.A. (Hons.), the Bishop of Christchurch.

CHAIRMAN: Mr B. J. Drake, B.A., LL.M. REPRESENTING SYNOD: Mr W. J. Brittenden, M.A., Dip.Ed. Mr L. C. Hibbard, B.Com., F.C.A., J.P. Mrs J. N. Matson, LLB. (N.Z.), M.A. The Very Reverend M. L. Underhill, (Oxon).

M.A., Dean of Christchurch.

REPRESENTING STANDING COMMITTEE: Dr T. S. Weston, O.B.E., M.B., F.R.C.R., The Rev. C. R. Graham, B.A., Dip. Tchg, F.R.A.C.R. L.Th. The Reverend M. M. Warren, M.A., Mr B. J. Drake, B.A., LL.M. Dip.Theo!.

Mr G. C. P. Beadel, LLB. Mr C. S. P: Nicholls

BOARD NOMINEES: Mr A. G. I. Rodgers Mr P. Yeoman, B.E.

REPRESENTING OLD GIRLS' ASSOCIATION: Mrs R. S. Newton Mrs A. H. Babington REPRESENTING PARENT-TEACHER ASSOCIATION: Mr T. L. Mitchell, Dip. Arch.

Mr S. B. Ashton, AC.A. Mrs J. R. L. Fry, M.A. (Hons.)

BURSAR: Mr G. S. Williams THE STAFF: PRINCIPAL: Miss M. Mullan, M.A. (Hons.)

Deputy Principal: Miss N. Corder, B.A. (Hons.) (London), Dip.Ed., P.R.

Mrs K. Adam, B.Sc. (Hons.) (London), Head of Mathematics Department, P.R. Mrs C. M. Andre, M.A. (Edin.), P.G.C.E., Mathematics.· Mrs C. H. Atkinson, B.A., House Warden, Careers.

Mrs B. C. Bain, B.A., Geography, Social Studies.

Miss S. Begg, B.H.Sc., Form 1B, Pottery.

Miss C. H. Blair, B.A. (N.Z.), Head of Geography Department, P.R. Rev. I. J. Botting, M.A. (Hons.) (Oxon.), B.A. (N.Z.), Divinity, History, Social Studies.

Miss R. R. Bradfield, Homecraft Teachers' Certificate (Dunedin), Social Education, Clothing, Careers.

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Mrs M. Browne, M.A. (Hons.). Reading.

Miss N. Clark, B.A., Class Music.

Mrs C. A. Colley, M.A. (Hons.). English, Drama, P.R. Mrs L. Cooper, B.Sc., Biology, Physical Education.

Mrs L. Crosbie, M.A. (Hons.). English.

Miss H. Crossan, B.A .. Japanese. .

Mrs F. Dennis, M.A. (Hons.). LLB. (Edin.). German, French, Library Assistant.

Mrs L. Duncan, Homecraft Teachers' Certificate, Home Economics.

Mrs I. B. Fairgray, B.A., Assistant Librarian.

Mrs S. Fimple, B.Sc., Laboratory Technician.

Mrs D. B. Field, B.Sc. (Hons.) (Hull), Mathematics.

Mrs M. Goodall, Reading.

Miss C. E. Greenslade, B.A., L.Th .. Divinity, English.

Mrs J. Hindin, M.A. (Hons.), Mus. Bae., Dip. Ed., English Drama.

Miss M. Holloway, B.A., French.

Mrs D. Jameson, M.A. (Hons.). Head of History Department, P.R. Mrs J.M. Jenkins, B.Sc., Form I R (Term 3).

Miss J. A. Kerr, L.T.C.L., L.R.S.M. (School Music), R.M.T., Music.

Mr J. Koopman. B.A., Dip.Tchg., German, Japanese.

Mrs D. J. Lina, Homecraft Teachers' Certificate, Clothing.

Miss K. Mackintosh, Dip. Phys. Ed. (Otago), Physical Education.

Mrs J. McKelvey, B.Sc., Biology, Science.

Mrs L. MacKinnon, B.Sc. (Glasgow), Mathematics.

Miss F: Mangos, Specialist in Phys. Ed. (Otago), Physical Education, P.R. Dr B. Mann, B.Sc:, Ph.D. (Glasgow), Head of Science Department. P.R. Mrs M. N. Marshall, Bacc., C.A.P. (France), French.

Miss J. M. Miller. B.Sc. (Hons.), Chemistry. Science.

Miss D. M. Morgan, Dip. Aust. College of Phys. Ed., Physical Education.

Miss B. Pollard, Mus. Bach., L.T.C.L., R.M.T., Music.

Miss J. A. Quinlivan, B.Sc., Science, Biology.

Mrs J. L. Rigg. Specialist in Phys. Ed. (Liverpool). Physical Education.

Miss K. Scannell, B.A., Dip. Mus .. Head of French Department, P.R. Mrs P. Smart, B.A., Librarian.

Mrs M Soutar, BSc, Mathematics Mr M Summerlee, B.Sc. (Hons.) (London), Cert. Ed., Biology.

Mrs B. Taylor, B.A., Form IIT. Canon R. J. Taylor, M.A., S.Th., Th.L. (Hons.) (Aust.), School Chaplain, Divinity, Geography, Economics.

Miss D. M. Tebay, M.A. (Hons.), Head of English Department, P.R. . ..

Miss D. H. Tutill, L.T.C.L, L.Th. (Hons.), Head of Art Department, D1vm1ty.

Mr T. Twidle, B.Sc., Science, Chemistry.

Ms C. J. Yeabsley, M.A. (Hons.), Latin, English.

Primary School Staff (Springfield Road): Mrs I. Mitchell, C.Cert., Head of Primary Department, Std. 4.

Mrs M. J. Anderson, C.Cert., Primers.

Mrs S. R. Marks, C.Cert., Std. 1 and Std. 2.

Miss A. M. T. Browne. C.Cert, Std. 2 and Std. 3.

Miss N. Clark, B.A., Class Music.

Mrs S. Thompson, L.R.S.M., Pianoforte.

Mrs A. Marsh, L.R.A.M., A.T.C.L., Speech and Drama.

Mrs D. Marsh, Dip. Pub. Sp., A.T.C.L. . .

Miss D. Morgan, Dip. Aust. College of Phys. Ed., Physical Education.

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Music Staff: Miss B. Pollard, Mus. Bach., L.T.C.L., R.M.T. Miss N. B. Billcliff, L.R.S.M .. R.M.T. Mrs E. M. Beath,_ L.R.S.M., L.T.C.L., R.M.T. Mrs S. Thompson, L.R.S.M .. R.M.T. Miss J. Doak. L.T.C.L., R.M.T.

Mrs C.R. Robson.

Bursar's Office: Mrs N. McGregor Headmistress's Office: Miss M. C. Rose

Medical Officer: Dr T. K. Williams, M.B .. Ch.B., D.C.H., F.R.C.G.P.

STAFF Back Row (left to right) C. Blair, J. Miller, D. Tutill, S. Begg, N. Clark, H. Crossan, R. Bradfield, L. MacKinnon, T. Twidle.

Middle Row: B. Mann, J. Koopman, R. Taylor, D. Lina, L. Crosbie, J. McKelvey, B. Bain, D. Field, C. Colley, M. Holloway, K. Macintosh, J. Quinlivan, I. Botting.

Front Row: D. Jameson, C. Yeabsley, K. Adam, N. Corder, M. Mullan, B. Taylor, C. Greenslade, J. Kerr, F. Mangos.

Absent: K. Scannell, D. Tebay, R. Webster, W. Morgan, C. Andre, M. Summerlee, L. Duncan.

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6A 6B 6C 6D 6E

FORM ORDERLIES, 1977 Term I Term II Rosemary Johnson Tonia Spang Angela Lill Elizabeth Parry-Jennings Rachel Burt Kate Weston Diana Larnder Chiquita Lawrence Margot Chaffey Tracy Sheat Susan Campbell Lorraine Rouse Juliet Anderson Katherine Evenden Angela Kerr Belinda Austin Rachel Green Anna Thomson Jacqueline Edmond Sara Donaldson Julie Wilkinson Kate Robins Jennifer Davie Alison Byrch Emma Gilroy Catherine Averill Sally Cartridge Susan Wilson Josephine Little Deborah Gilkison Catherine Larnder Louise Yeoman Margot J. Smith Tamara Martin Susan Smith Kerry Francis Piera Fahey Lucinda Allison Leigh Pearson Catherine Harris Julie Irvine Philippa Todd Sandra Harper Sallyanne Jones Philippa Lohrey Kate McHardy

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Madeleine Alexander

Form 1B IC 2T 2W 3C 3H 31 3L 3S 4A 4D 4M 4Y 5B SC

51 5M SQ

Form 1B IC 2T 2W 3C 3H 31 3L 3S 4A 4D 4M 4Y SB SC

51 5M SQ

6A 6B 6C 6D 6E 7

Barbara Starky

Term III Sarah Weston Emma Harmsworth Jane Fielden Amanda Nuttall Sonya Diver Karina Lay Nicola Roxburgh Jane Milner Susan Le Cren Andree Thomas Ruth Burry Julie Logan Susan Bisset Sally Flynn Deborah Gilkison Anne Retallick Tamara Martin Angela Gunn Mary Wilkinson Penelope Tait Susan Wilkinson Jill Hunter-Wright Cecile Tait Juliet Sanders Robyn Newton

COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES, 1977 Tenn II Term III Term I Jane Foley Tiffany Buckingham Sarah Weston Kirsten Taylor Miranda Mitchell Angela Lill Jane Fielden Kate Weston Ann Harman Lynley Browne Lynley Browne Emma Cottrell Belinda Smythe Chrys Horn Margot Alexander Tessa Philpott Alison Wise Tiffany Menzies Anita Ward Cushla Murchison Susan Ashton Julia Calcutt Julia Calcutt Julia Calcutt Julie Hodkinson Julie Hodkinson Kathryn Barlow Claire Baker Jan Broadhead Kim Regan Jennifer Fisher Jennifer Fisher Jennifer Fisher Marina Ruwhiu Tania James Joanne Stokes Janine Duckworth Janine Duckworth Mary-Jane Powell Deirdre Holmes Deirdre Holmes Deirdre Holmes Lucinda Simpson Lucinda Simpson Rachel de Lambert Juliet Collins Kristen Gillespie Patricia Dallison Tracey Allan Andra Stewart Sandra Ferguson Catherine Harman Karen Weaver Karen Hancox Alison McLean Alison McLean Alison McLean Melissa Smith Melissa Smith Joanna Fox Susan Murchison Susan Murchison Susan Murchison Antonia Allison Antonia Allison Antonia Allison Yvonne Safi Kristen Harvey Fiona Dalzell Joanne James Joanne James Joanne James 7

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SCHOOL PREFECTS 1977 Back row, left to right: Philippa Ayling, Gae Wisely, Carmen Babington, Judith Hamilton.

Middle row, left to right: Nicola Hudson, Christine Byrch, Rosemary Laing, Belinda Fahey, Juliet Fry. Front row, left to right: Gillian O'Grady, Joanne.McFadden, Susan Martin (Head Prefect), Miss Mullan, Nicola Weston (Deputy Head Prefect), Stella Clark.

SCHOOL ROLL FORM Alexander, Madeleine (Kowhai) Archibald, Anna (Rata) Ashton, Joanne (Konini) _Ayling, Philippa (Rata) Babington, Carmen (Matipo) Booth, Elisabeth (Matipo) Brand, Vicki (Manuka) ( left Term 2) Bush, Bridget (Kowhai) Byrch, Christine (Rimu) Chittenden, Anne (Manuka) Clark, Stella (Rata) de Lambert, Diana (Matipo) Drayton, Catherine (Rimu) Eggleston, Kim (Manuka) Fahey, Belinda (Rata) Allison, Lucinda (Konini) Begg, Hilary (Konini) Brimicombe, Julie (Matipo) Brown, Elizabeth (Matipo) Creighton, Jeanine (Konini) Fahey, Piera (Rata) Hyde, Deborah (Rimu) Jenkins, Nicola (Kowhai) Beauchamp, Prudence (Rimu) Beckett ,Rosemary (Konini) Bush, Sarah (Matipo) Daldorf, Joanne (Rata) Foster, Susan (Manuka) Fox, Joanna (Matipo) French, Julie (Rimu) Harris, Catherine (Kowhai) FORM VI Braggins, Margaret (Konini) Brunt, Glenys (Rata) Chandler, Susan (Manuka) Chapman, Karen (Konini) Copland, Angela (Manuka) Cox, Gina-Lee (Kowhai) Denton, Victoria (Konini) Devine, Jane (Konini)

C-Mrs

Allison, Antonia (Matipo) Anderson, Dinah (Rimu) Broughton, Angela ( Rata) Chaffey, Brigit (Rimu) Davidson, Caroline (Rimu) Davison, Deborah (Konini) George, Nicola (Konini) Gerard, Sara (Kowhai)

FORM VI Brand, Wendy (Manuka) Burn, Rosemary (Konini) Clayton, J,\nnabel (Rimu) Dalzell, Fiona (Manuka) Duckworth, Helen (Rata) Fisher, Anne (Matipo) Gardiner, Rosemary (Matipo) Gilmour, Catherine (Matipo)

E-Mrs

Averill, Veronica (Rata) Bird, Amanda (Konini) Boyd-Clark, Caroline (Rata) Burnip, Sharon /Manuka) Bush, Virginia (Kowhai) Cartridge, Sally (Konini) Flynn, Sally (Manuka) Havill, Victoria (Matipo) Beauchamp, Sarah (Rimu) Bird, Jennifer (Konini) Carter, Sally-Anne (Manuka) ( leH Term 1) Cattermole, Suzanne (Kowhai) Chandler, Karen (Rimu) Cocks, Tracey (Manuka) c'e Lambert Rachel (Matipo) Drayton, Elizabeth (Rimu)

VII-Miss C. Blair and Miss Fry, Juliet (Konini) Graham, Mary (Kowhai) Hamilton, Judith (Konini) Harman, Helen (Matipo) Heap, Nicola (Kowhai) Hitch, Joanne (Konini) Hodgkinson, Davina (Manuka) Hudson, Nicola (Kowhai) James, Joanne (Kowhai) Laing Rosemary ( Rata) Larnder, Bridget (Kowhai) McFadden, Joanne (Konini) McGill, Anne-Thea (Matipo) Martin, Susan (Manuka) Moore, Christine (Rimu) Mulligan, Louise (Konini)

J. Kerr Newton, Robyn (Konini) Porter, Susan (Matipo) O'Grady, Gillian (Kowhai) Retallick, Kathryn (Kowhai) Rutledge, Katherin ( Rata) Stanley, Helen (Konini) Stapylton-Smith, Bridget, (Rata) Starky, Barbara (Rata) Turner, Genevieve (Matipo) Vickery, Susan (Kowhai) Weston, Nicola (Konini) Weston, Rosemary (Konini) Wilkinson, Vicki (Rimu) Wisely, Gae (Kowhai) Woodward, Jennifer (Rata) Wynter-Smith, Michelle (Rimu)

FORM VI B-Miss C. Greenslade Whiting, Andrea (Rimu) Leech, Barbara (Rimu) Wilkinson, Mary (Rimu) McGill, Nicola (Matipo) Wilson, Fiona (Rimu) McLean, Alison (Matipo) Withers, Shelley (Matipo) Murphy, Deborah (Kowhai) Wright, Adrienne /Kowhai) Pen~elly, Alison (Konini) Young, Virginia (Rimu) Shellock, Wendy (Rimu) Smith, Margot A. (Rata) Smythe, Christine (Konini) FORM VI B-Mrs L. Crosbie Hunt. Gillian (Kowhai) Robinson, Nicola (Rata) Jenkins, Wendy (Matipo) Ruwhiu, Arihia (Rata) Sevier, Linda (,Rimu) Lovell, Susan (Kowhai) Smith, Melissa (Konini) McAllister, Karen. (Kowhai) Spiers, Jane (Rimu) Miller, Deborah (Manuka) Tait, Penelope (Rimu) Minty, Briget (Rata) Westley, Erica (Konini) Pearson, Leigh ( Rim u) Peterson, Rosemary (Matipo) C. Colley (Terms 1 & 3), Mrs J. Hindin (Term 2) Page, Katherine (Manuka) French-Wright, Janet (Rata) Shadbolt, Juliet (Rimu) Harrison, Catherine (Rimu) Smith, Philippa (Rimu) Hawkins, Trudy-Ann (Rimu) Thomas, Deborah (Manuka) Irvine, Julie (Kowhai) Todd, Philippa (Kowhai) Kay, Sarah (Matipo) Wilkinson, Susan (Rimu) Kinley, Jane (Kowhai) Wise, Susan (Matipo) Mander, Kathryn (Konini) Murchison, Susan (Manuka) FORM VI D-Miss D. Tebay Moody, Patricia (Rimu) Goodwin, Anne (Matipo) Morgan, Deborah (Konini) Grigg, Belinda (Manuka) Patchett, Virginia (Konini) Harper, Sandra (Manuka) Sinclair, Vicki (Rimu) Henderson, Jacqueline ( Rata) Souter, Catherine /Rimu) Hunter-Wright, Jill (Matipo) Steven, Suzanne (Rata) Jones, Sallyanne (Rata) Taylor, Susan (Matipo) Judd, Elizabeth (Rata) Winder, Priscilla (Konini) Lay, Jacqueline (Rimu) L. Cooper (Terms 1 & 2), Mr M .Summerlee (Term 3) Safi, Yvonne (Matipo) Green, Jane (Rata) Sanders, Juliet ( Rata) Harris, Victoria (Konini) Slatter, Mary (Rata) Harvey, Kristen (Rata) Sten house, Fiona ( Rata) Little, Karen (Matipo) Tait, Cecile (Kowhai) Lohrey, Philippa (Konini) Weston, Jennifer (Konini) McHardy, Kate (Manuka) Wood, Fiona (Kowhai) Metcalfe, Jane (Kowhai) Mintrom, Helen (Matipo) FORM V B-Mrs B. Bain Hill, Edwina (l<owhai) Hogan, Tanis (Rata) Holmes, Deirdre (Matipo) Hunt, Sarah (Kowhai) Laing, Gillian (Rata) Moffat, Nicole (Manuka) Morgan, Tonia (Konini) Murchison, Lucy (Manuka) FORM V C-Miss R. Bradfield Dobson, Rachel (Konini) Franklin, Carol (Manuka) Gilkison, Deborah (Konini) Grice, Shelley (Kowhai) Hannah, Sarah (Matipo) Harrison, Helen (Rimu) Hawkins, Joleen (Manuka) Hym, Lily (Rimu) Johnson, Philippa (Matipo)

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Smart, Victoria ( Rata) Summers, Caroline /Manuk.i) Taylor, Susan (Rata) Thompson, Patricia (Konini·) White, Jacqueline (Matipo) Wilson, Susan (Manuka) Yule, Fiont1 (l<owhai)

Little, Josephine ( Mati po) Mowat, Kathleen (Rata) Simpson, Lucinda (Manuka) Smith, Geraldine (Rimu) Taylor, Lucy (Matipo) Temple, Ruth (Kowhai) Ward, Jenny (Rimu) Woods, Mandy (Rimu) Wyles, Geraldine (Kowhai)

Alexander, Jane (Manuka) Armstrong, Vicki (Konini) Beadel. Sarah (Kowhai) Bowron, Brigit _(Rimu) Carson, Diana (Kowhai) Cartwright, Jane (Matipo) Collins, Juliet (Matipo) Dallison, Patricia (Konini) Gibson, Mary (Kowhai) Allan, Tracey (Matipo) Allen, Marjorie (Rimu) Bussell, Jan (Rata) Creveul, Senga (Manuka) Elder, Candice (Kowhai) Ferguson, Sandra (Matipo) Franklin, Theresa (Manuka) (left Term 1) Hamilton, Vicki (Kowhai) (left Term 2) Hawker, Anne (Rata) Armstrong, Andrea (Konini) Booker, Jan (Manuka) Clarke, Jill (Rata) Cuzens, Felicity (Matipo) Davis, Vicki (Manuka) Elder, Sally (Matipo) Francis, Kerry (Matipo) Freedom, Clare (Manuka) Gilroy, Sarah (Rimu) Aitken, Trudi (Manuka) Allison, Caroline (Mat,po) Ashton. Tracy (Manuka) Baker, Claire (Konini) Bell, Elizabeth (Rimu) Black, Carolyn (Rata) Brimicombe, Janet (Matipo) Broadhead, Jan (Matipo) Adams, Louise (Kowhai) Booth, Felicity (Matipo) Burry, Ruth (Rimu) Carter, Annabel (Rimu) Caseley, Carolyn (Matipo) Cassens, Carron (Manuka) Fisher, Jennifer ( Mati po) Goodwin, Rosemary (Rimu) Greenslade, Susan (Manuka) Bennetts, Caroline (Manuka) (left Term 1) Birdling, Philippa (Manuka) Byrch, Alison (Rimu) Cloughley, Gaynor (Manuka) Cserepany, Julie (Kowhai) I left Term 1) Davie, Jennifer (Matipo) Drayton, Barbara (Rata) Ashton, Catherine (Konini) Averill, Catherine (Rata) Bisset Susan (Manuka) Bloomberg, Susan (Kowhai) Cartridqe, Wendy (Konini) Clark, Sally-Ann (Konini) Cook, Lucy (Matipo) Alexander, Margot (Manuka) Allison, Belinda (Matipo) Aston, Virqinia (Rimu) Bremner, Elizabeth (Rimu) Chaffey, Margot (Rimu) Clarke, Robin (Rata) Diver, Sonya (Rata) Eggleston, Lorrine (Manuka) Campbell, Susan (Rimu) Chittenden, Catherine (Manuka) Gardiner, Felicity ( Mati po) Harvey, Penelope (Rata) Jordan, Felicity (Matipo) Lay, Karina (Manuka)

FORM V J-Mrs D. Jameson Gillespie, Kristen (Rata) Hazley-Jones, Andrea (Rata) Hill, Louise (Rata) La rnder, Catherine ( Kowha i) Lorimer, Katharine (Rimu) Mackay, Sally (Rimu) Mahonv, Clare (Rata) Muir, Julie ( Rata) Newton, Julie (Konini) FORM V M-Mrs J. McKefN.ey Hawkins, Elizabeth (Konini) Jenkins, Jane (Matipo) King, Nicola (Rimu) Kinley, Philippa (Kowhai) Kendall, Vicki (Rimu) Louisson, Penelope (Manuka) Lovell, Kate (Kowhai) Mander, Jacqueline (Konini) Martin, Tamara (Rata) McKay, Kennys (Manuka) Mullaly, Kim (Manuka) FORM V Q-Miss J. Quinlivan Goslin, Lorraine (Matipo) Gunn, Angela (Rimu) Hancox, Karen (Matipo) Harman, Catherine (Matipo) Harper, Linda (Manuka) Heard, Benita (Manuka) McIntosh, Robyn (Matipo) Maguire, Marion (Manuka) Ritchie, Ruth (Manuka) FORM IV A-Mrs C. Andre Donaldson, Sara (Konini) Edmond, Jacqueline (Rata) (left Term 2) Fergusson, Sarah-Lynn (Munuka) Haye, Donna (Manuka) Hedgecock, Bronwyn (Manuka) Hill, Nicola (Rimu) Hurford, Lynne (Konini) FORM IV D-Mrs L. Duncan Grigg, Celia (Manuka) Hawker, Penny (Rata) Hepple, Julie (Konini) Hutchinson, Kim (Manuka) Judd, Deborah (Rimu) Osborne, Tracey (Rata) Power, Nicola (Konini) Rattray, Katharine (Matipo) Reese, Angela ( Rim u) Form IV M-Miss . J. Miller Goodwin, Lynley (Matipo) Grant Hayley (Kowhai) Harris, Nicola (Kowhai) Hitch, Paula (Konini) Hunt, Kathryn (Matipo) Hyde, Miranda (Rimu) James, Tania (Manuka) Leeming. Michele (Matipo) Logan, Julie (Manuka) FORM IV Y-Ms C. Yeabsley Cooke, Juliet (Matipo) Davidson, Angela (Rimu) Day, Penelope (Konini) Duckworth, Janine (Rata) Gilroy, Emma (Rimu) Howarth, Philippa (Kowha1) Legat, Annabel (Rata) FORM Ill C-Miss H. Crossan Gibson, Nicole (Manuka) Gray, Jane (Konini) Hadfield. Joanne (Konini) Horn, Chrys (Konini) Irwin, Jacqueline (Rimu) Jaggar, Penelope (Rata) Lohrey, Josephine (Konini) Marshall, Kim (Rata) FORM Ill H-Miss M. Holloway McNab, Nicola (Kowhai) Menzie, Tiffany (Manlika) Murray, Marianne (Konini) Philpott, Tessa (Kowhai) Rapley, Julie (Manuka) Rouse, Lorraine (Manuka)

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Pickerine, Jennifer (Konini) Retallick, Anne (Kowhai) Scott, Charlotte (Kowhai) Stuart, Tania (Kowhai) Utley. Juliet (Matipo) West, Joanne (Rata) Yeoman, Louise (Manuka) Young, Sophie (Rata)

Smith, Margot J. (Rata) Sorrell, Lynnette (Rata) Spencer, Allison (Rimu) Stanley, Susan (Konini) Stewart, Andra (Rimu) Stokes, Geraldine (konini) Taylor, Jane ( Matipo) Wagner, Clare (Kowhai) Wakeman, Ann (Konini)

Rose, Dena (Rimu) Smith, Susan (Konini) Wadworth.

Belinda (Rata) Watson, Tracey (Rata) Weaver, Karen (Kowhai) Wheeler. Susan (M'anuka) Whyte, Elizabeth (Matipo) Wilson, Annabel (Rimu)

Rees, Hermione (Konini) Regan, Kim (Matipo) Scott, J_anet (Matipo) Stanley, Joanne (Matioo) Stewart, Jacqueline (Rata) Thomas, Andree (Rimu) Warren, Celia (Konini)

Rivers, Jennifer (Kowhai) Robins, Kate (Kowhai) Robson, Jacqueline (Rata) Watson, Tamara (Kowhai) Wilkinson.

Julie (Rimu) Woodward, Kaye (Rata) Woolf, Jean (Rata)

Mullaly, Karen (Kowhai) Prentice, Lucinda /Matipo) Robertson, Iona (Kowhai) Robinson, Rosalind (Matipo) Ruwhiu, Marina (Rata) Stokqs, Joanne (Konini) Watson.

Kirsty (Rata)

Middleton, Julia (Kowhai) Powell, Mary Jane (Konini) Taylor, Alison (Manuka) Toomer, Stephanie (Rimu) Townshend, Philippa (Matipo) Vryenhoek, Amanda (Konini)

Moody, Kirsten (Kowhai) Page, Elizabeth (Manuka) Rose, Cindy (Kowhai) Sheat, Tracy (Konini) Smythe, Belinda (Konini) Styche, Melanie (Manuka) Wilkinson, Robyn (Rimu) Wilson, Virginia (Rimu) Scott, Amanda (Kowhai) Wheeler, Diane (Manuka) Winter, Lyndia (Rata) Wise, Alison (Matipo) Woods, Shayne ( Rim u) Wyles, Elizabeth (Kowhai)

FORM Ill Anderson, Juliet (Rata) Ashton, Susan (Konin1) Averill, Sally (Rata) Broom, Bridget (Rata) Evenden, Katherine (Kowha1) Ferguson, Margot (Rata) Gray, Jennifer (Rimu)

J-Mrs

Austin, Belinda (Kowhai) Calcutt, Julia (Rata) Chennells, Julia (Rimu) Croft, Janet (Kowhai) Franklin, Dolores (Manuka) <left ·rerm 1) Gardner, Kay (Kowhai) Allardyce, Lucy (Rimu) Barlow, Kathryn (Manuka) Burn, Penelope (Konini) Caird, Felicity (Rimu) Chambers, Deborah (Konini) Daniels, Nicola (Rimu) Davidsori, Jane (Rata) Fahey, Gabrielle (Rata) t>.ubrey, Clare (Manuka) Burt, Rachel (Kowhai) Crowder, Joya (Manuka) Fielden, Jane (Matipo) Forsyth, Julianna (Rimu) Foster, Terri (Konini) Harman, Ann (Matipo) A.shby, Catherine (Kowhai) Browne, Lynley (Konini) Carney, Fiona (Manuka) Cottrell, Emma (Manuka) Edmundson, Ann (Kowhai) Gould, Sarah (Konini) Hart, Caroline (Rata) Banks, Angela (Kowhai) Blakie, Megan (Manuka) Bourhill, Sian (Rimu) Buckingham, Tiffany (Rata) Cuningham, Jessica (Rata) Foley, Jane (Konini) Hamilton, Mandy (Kowhai) Booth, Marianne (Matipo) Bowis, Joanne (Matipo) Campbell, Carrie (Rata) Cserepany, Maryanne (Konini) Gin, Susanna (Rimu) Harmsworth, Emma (Matipo) Johnson, Andrea (Rimu) Adshead, Laura Bradford, Sarah Button, Margot Foster, lyndie (from Term 2) Gormack, Tacye Harcourt, Kirstin Carpenter, Susanne Coster, lee Elliott, Maxine Gosset. Annabel Ashton, Elizabeth Ayson, Andrea Bowis, Jacqueline Bryson, Danielle Chaney, Sharon Carpenter, Joanne Coils, Bebecca Diver, Jane Downs, Deborah Gin, Katherin_e

( left Term 1)

Boyle, Nicola Cope, Penelope Currie., Nicola Brown, Melissa Claydon, Toni Cockram, Rebecca Diver. ,Julie Drew, Rebecca Gosset, Catherine Kenna, Sarah

(Term 2) (Term 3)

J. Jenkins (Terms 1 & 2) Mrs L. Mackinnon (Term 3) Hope, Sara (Matipo) Rivers, Belinda (Kowhai) Hough, Annie (Konini) Roxburgh, Nicola (Kowhi11) Hubber, Jacqui (Manuk3) Schneideman, Jane (Matipo) James, Rowena (Kowhai) Steel, Maryann (Rata) McKay, Penny (Manuka) Tatafu, Kiu (Konini) Murchison, Cushla (Manuk3) Ward, Anita (Manuka) Parker. Allison (Konini) FORM Ill L-Mrs D. Lina Gough, Suzanne (Konini) Robinson, Kathleen (Konini) Holder, Louise (Manuka) Simpson, Rhonda (Matipo) Jones, Bryony (Manuka) Tyson, Alison (Konini) Kerr, Angela (Konini) Wakeman, Nicola (Konini) Knowles, Penelope (Kowhai) Wiersma, Nanda (Rimu) Milner, Jane (Rimu) Wright, Sonya (Matipo) Pickford, Suzanne (Rata) FORM Ill S-Miss K. Scannell Gibb, Mary (Rimu) Marchant, Katherine (Man uka) Gin, Brenda (Rimu) Perkins, Robyn (Manuka) Green. Rachel (Rata) Phillipps, Deborah (Matipo) Harmsworth, Sarah (Matipo) Russell, Mary Anne (Matipo) Harrison. Elizabeth (Konini) Small, Karen (Matipo) Hodkinson, Julie (Manuka) Spooner, Gillian (Kowhai) Innes, Bronwyn ( Matipo) Thomson, Anna (Kowhai) le Cren, Susan (Rimu) FORM II T-Mrs B. Taylor Heyward, Kathryn (Manuka) Shoesmith, Janet (Matipo) 1-iowe, Jane (Konini) Strowger, Susan (Manuka) Mears, Sarah (Kowhai) Taylor, Sonia (Manuka) Nelson, Lucy (Kow~.1i) Tregear, Sarah (Rata) Owen, Virginia (Kowhai) Turner, Tracey (Rimu) Riddell, Susan (Rimu) Weston, Kate (Konini) Shields, Lea (Rata) FORM II W-Mrs R. Webster Hicks, Linda ( Matipo) Reese, Jane (Rimu) larnder, Diana (Kowhai) "lobertson, Kerri (Rimu) Lawrence, Chiquita (Kowhai) Rva n, Nicola ( Rata) Mason, Lorelei (Rimu) Spooner, Vivien (Kowhai) Merritt, Simone (Manuka) Smith, Nicola (Rata) Nuttall, Amanda (Matipo) Smith, Virginia (Konini) Packard. Penelope (Manuka) Turner, Kristen (Matipo) FORM I B-Miss S. Begg Scott, Prudence (Kowhai) Harris, Catherine (Manuka) Spang, Tonia (Rata) Johnson, Rosemary (Matipo) lewis, Olivia (Konini) Sunderland, Jane (Rimu) McVicar, Tania (Matipo) Templeton, Sarah (Konini) Vernon, Nicola (Rata) Patterson, Catherine (Konini) Weston, Sarah (Konini) Reid, Jane (Matipo) Wright, Marrietta (Matipo) (left Term 2) FORM I C-Miss N. Clark I.ill. Angela (Rimu) Sullivan, Emma /Rata) Jones, Debbie (Manuka) Taylor, Kirsten (Rimu) Mitchell, Miranda (Rata) Toomer, Paige (Rimu) Parry-Jennings, Elizabeth (Mc1nul<a) Weld, Suzanne (Kowhai) Peryer, Susan (Rimu) Winter, Tracy (Konini) Robertson, Julie ( Rata) Sinr.lair, Rebecca (Matipo) STANDARD IV-Mrs I. Mitchell Mclaren, Monique Shipston, Heather Marshall, Karen Spang, Shelley Mortenson, Susan Sutton, Stefany Nuttall, Sarah Sydow, Tracey Rowlatt, Nicola (from Term 3) Thomson, Bridget Sand ston, Rosemary Wrenn, Alison STANDARD Ill-Miss A. Browne Harland, Janine Shaw, Kim Lawrence, Veronica (left Term 1) Smith, Angela McNeil!. Katherine Stevenson, Katrina Rowe, Tania (from Term 3j Templeton, Victoria STANDARD II Coils, Rebecca Hogan, Sally Ann Fergus, Jan Lamond, Annabel Foster, Mandie Merritt, Michaela Ford, Tina Paviell, Ann Gouqh, Emma-Jane Simons, Helen STANDARD I-Miss S. Marks McNab, Fiona Sunderland, Sarah Morrow, Deborah Taylor, Justine Pickering, Margaret Wilson, Lisa ( left Term 1) Robertson, Jodi (from Term 3) Zervos, Rachael Smith, Justine PRIMER IV-Miss S. Marks Didham, Radha (from Term 2) Taylor, Frances Farnsworth, Katherine Templeton, Emily O'Farrell, Tamara (Terms 1 & 2) Wooldridge, Lisa PRIMERS-Mrs M. Anderson Lamond, Carolyn Somerville, Mandy (Term 3) livinqstone, Sallv Sutton, Letitia (Term 2) Merrifield, Heather Thornton, Helen N'lpier, Aridrea Wells, Jennifer Rhodes, Carley (Term 3) Yee, Sharon Robertson, Arayna Scott, Sarah

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Principal'sReport-

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PRIZE GIVING, DECEMBER, 1977 Criticism of schools and the education system is endemic, and since the Education Development Conference in 1974, there has been more in our newspapers than usual about what schools should or should not be doing. We have had the ~cCombs Commission on Special Education and the Marshall Commission on the Teaching of Languages. There have been various Commissions on Teacher Training, the teaching of Morals and Religion in Schools, and a constant round of meetings and discussions on individual subjects or groups of subjects, or interdisciplinary studies. The inspectorate has assumed a new look. The talk about internal assessment goes on, and the development of internal assessment is proceeding along lines which could not have been guessed at 5 years ago. There are three local schemes for assessment in Mathematics. Japenese and Indonesian have b~en internally assessed from the beginning, moderated on a common examination, which is increasing in difficulty.

There are experiments in the internal assessment of Science in some schools, and English in others. One group of 4 schools in Hawkes Bay has a scheme for assessment in all subjects among themselves. There is a scheme for a new group of subjects, called Humanities, to be assessed within the school by visiting assessors. Art is assessed on the basis of the comparison of random samplings from schools.

In more general vein, and in the last few weeks, we have an old controversy given fresh impetus by Mr J. Graham's article in which he affirms that Auckland Grammar School is getting rid of its new Maths, new English, new Social Studies, and returning to the Maths, English, History and Geography of the good old days.

This has evoked the response that the good old lessons may do very well in the good old schools, like Auckland Grammar, but may not suit the new local

school whose clientele and whose needs are different. We have also been asked to take a scandalised peep at lousy heads and dirty clothes, and at children who are locked out of their homes after school. We are made acutely aware of the vast amount of damage done in schools particularly by juvenile vandals and incendiarists. We have even been reminded by an educational psychologist that children may be setting fire to schools because their life is not sufficiently exciting.

I wonder if he too thinks that the good old 3 Rs of education were found so exciting that the children to whom they were administered had no need to set their schools on fire, or whether he thinks school should be a perpetual game of Cops and Robbers, with the pupils as robbers and the staff as armed defenders.

I feel the time has come to talk about what happens in this school, since we seem to come somewhere between the fires and the 3 Rs. We offer a wide variety of sports. I find on the timetable tennis, athletics, swimming, life-saving, volley ball, squash, golf, netbal1, softball, modern gymnastics, sports gymnastics, table tennis, badminton, yoga, harriers, tramping, fitness programmes, dancing, ballroom dancing, ski-training. All these activities are voluntary, and well supported, and if a girl claims that she cannot get into an activity it will be either that she has gone about it the wrong way, or has left it too late. This year teams have competed with distinction in modern gymnastics and individual girls have done particularly well in swimming, diving, tennis, ski-ing and golf. But when I asked Miss Mangos for a more detailed report, she gave it in two words "It rained".

Other activities that are popular in the school are chess, photography, debating, public speaking, writing, art, embroidery, pottery, dress-making, cooking, drama and music.

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The Fourth Form have had several opportunities this year. Most of them went to visit parliament and a group toured centres of Maori culture and history in the North Island. A party of senior girls went to Australia during the May holidays, and after initially being delayed by the strike of air-controllers in Australia, were more than compensated by an excellent tour.

The girls have raised more money than usual for various good purposes-mostly by hard work such as washing cars.

After donating $500 to the Cathedral Restorating Fund last year, they found a further $500 this year. They have also contributed handsomely to the Save the Children Fund, the Church Missionary Society and the Melanesian Mission, to the Ludhiana Hospital in North India, the Laura Ferguson Home in Christchurch, the St Margaret's Home in Nazareth, to scholarships for schools in Tonga and Honiara, to the local telethon and to Project Light-line - a total of more than $3000.

They have helped with endless houseto-house collections and some street collections. Every six months about 50 girls are blood donors.

The Choir and combined Orchestra have had a very busy year. In addition to the school services, the choir have sung at St Michael's Church, at the Cathedral and in the Tai Tapu church. The Holy Communion Service written especially for the girls by Dr Vernon Griffiths is very beautiful and well suited to their voices.

Thanks to the spellathon held during last year, we have bought video equipment, and the girls have already made their own TV films and seen them. Some of these are even closer to home than "Close to Home".

The Tramping Club has had a busy year. I would like to take this opportunity to thank on your behalf Mr Norman Hardie, who for ten years took the girls tramping, taught them many skills and gave them the opportunity to tramp with Sherpas, and other trampers of distinction.

This year we have continued our outdoor education programme for the Third Forms, and they all enjoyed their trip to Paterson Lodge. Especially for new girls who have not been away from home, this is a wonderful opportunity for them to make friends.

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We have a number of functions at which parents and friends are very welcome - in fact, the functions are organised very largely so that parents may see what girls learn to do in their classes.

There are several programmes of music during the year, both at St Margaret's and at Christ's College, presenting items by combined choirs and orchestra, and also by choirs of each school. The Myers Cup public speaking competition is always a very enjoyable evening, and so is the House Drama competition. But I must admit that the drama competition usually contains a number of charming unrehearsed scenes, as for example the girl who was hidden in a laundry basket, and was forgotten for so long that she stiffened up and she couldn't get out, and had to be rolled out on the floor. During this year we had in addition a little intimate theatre, a Gymnastics display, a play produced with Christ's College, and the 'Gondoliers' produced with Christ's College. We had an Open Day at school, more particularly for parents of girls in Forms 2 and 3. We had a P.T.A. meeting when parents were able to see various parts of the school, and watch girls doing different activities. We had the Founder's Day service, and the Carol service. Most of these are annual events, and we would like to think that parents were interested to come, and not put off by their own children who while performing competently, may be afraid that their parents might not measure up too well as parents. I cannot think of any other reason why they should be discouraged.

Thanks to our excellent facilities, we are able to show films in several places in the school. The girls see three times as many films as they would do in most schools. We also have facilities and opportunities to have a large number of speakers in the school, on a wide range of topics, and no doubt your daughters have told you about some of these. I am very pleased with the way our careers guidance programme is developing. Our stock of careers information is tremendous and the system worked out for making the information available to the girls and

their parents .has become a model for other schools to copy. Two things have become clear to us about careers guidance. The first is that although talks about various careers are valuable in presenting ideas perhaps previously unthought of, in the end each girl requires a number of personal conversations before she can be sure she is on the right track.

This involves a great deal of time and patience, but is of course worthwhile in the end. The other thing that emerges is that many young people have developed a mental picture of the sort of job they would like, and are hunting endlessly for a job tailor-made to fit that mental picture. The idea that they themselves might have to acquire an additional skill or qualification, or put up with some aspect of a career which appears not quite as one would like it, is quite sufficient to make many girls drop the suggestion altogether, and go on endlessly searching for something that embodies their dream.

The world is their oyster, but some of them are so concerned .about the exact type of instrument with which to open the oyster that they run the risk of never opening it at all.

Our Library has become good enough for us to want something better. Changes in teaching techniques and in the content of our syllabuses require pupils to spend much more time on their own research.

This is an excellent and indispensable part of their training, whatever they choose to do when they leave school.

Everyone is entitled to be taught how to find out what she wants to know, and how to proceed from one reference to another. This is a skill which we all need all our lives. The library is acquiring the books, but there is not enough space for all who want to use them, to sit down in the library and do so. Because we will soon have more space available, we will be able to extend the library and add to it a small reference area. This will be most welcome, but it is still only a temporary expedient, and we look forward to the day when we have a library which answers the needs of the girls. And the girls use the library well. The issue is an 14

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average 350 books a week. This year 750 books have been added to the stock of 9000 volumes. We are grateful for donations of books from girls leaving school this year and from staff members and friends.

A month ago we had a fair. This was a tremendous success from every point of view. The weather was kind and there was a very happy atmosphere. The stalls sold out quickly, and all signs of the fair, including the rubbish, vanished as quickly as they had come. The fair was a tremenous, swift effort on the part of the Board and Parents, Old Girls, the staff and the girls. It was the intention of the P.T.A. to raise funds for physical education equipment, an adventure playground at the Junior school, and some furnishing for the new building. The Fair brought in a handsome $9,200 which will provide what we hoped.

Everyone seemed to be involved, and I want to take this opportunity to thank all who helped, and especially I want to give you all an opporunity to thank the organiser, Mr Colley, who did the planning and provided the drive.

Well, we keep talking about the new building, and it is a beautiful building.

Unfortunately it became clear that the work would not be completed by the date set for the opening, November 10. So we decided to leave the function until next year. It has been disappointing because I would have liked the girls who are leaving this year to have had a lesson or two in it before they went away. The building will enable us to do several things - to vacate most of the prefabs which we now use as class rooms, and to move the activities which now take place in Andover House into the vacated prefabs. This has certain disadvantages, especially if the House and Grounds Committee decide to remove Andover House, and so many of our girls will lose a fairly safe place to meet the boy friend, or to have ·the odd quiet cigarette. I feel it is only fair to let the girls know in advance, so they will have a chance to make alternative arrangements for their less publir.ised, but not less secret activities.

So the useful life of Andover House is limited, and the Board have other plans too. By the beginning of next year we should have the long awaited dressing sheds for the swimming pool. Aft~r that there are three knotty problems to .,olve -an adequate library, a gymnasium separate from a hall, and an administration area that does not involve every mem~r of the staff in long treks every day.

A couple of years ago the Minister of Education set up a Commission to report on the teaching of Foreign Languages in New Zealand, including the teaching of English to those whose mother tongue was not English. I had the privilege of being one :lf the 8 members of the Commission. One of the areas which concerned us most was the Intermediate Schools. There has been plenty of research done to show that the age at which a foreign language is begun is not very important. The significant thing is the amount of time, and the distribution of time during a week, spent on the language. In a good many intermediate schools some language study is done, but it is sometimes ineffective because either it is badly taught, or insufficient time is given to it. A difficulty which confronts the French teacher in the third form is the range of knowledge from absolutely nothing to quite a wide vocabulary. It is difficult to teach such a class without wasting the time of those who have learned French effectively in their primary school, and without going so fast as to leave behind those who know no French at all.

The final decision of the Commission was that the wisest choice of a language for the intermediate school was Maori.

There are far more competent teachers of Maori available for intermediate classes than there are competent teachers of French, and even if the children retain nothing of the vocabulary they have learned, at least they will have an idea of how to pronounce Maori words. It would be good if every child entering the secondary school had acquired that skill. One very strong argument for teaching some foreign language competently in the inter16

mediate school is that parents of children entering the secondary school often have to decide whether their children will learn a language or not, and if neither parents nor children have ever had the ·experience, they may decide against trying it. This means that the many children who do enjoy language study are denied this experience simply because they arbitrarily choose not to have it. We would never dream of allowing maths or art or music or swimming, to name but a few, to be so optional that children could go right through the education system and take a degree without even attempting to do these things simply because they chose not to. We are only slowly waking up to the fact that we usually deny girls the experience of trying out mechanical skills, and boys the experience of creating things that require precision skills, like embroidery.

Having waxed eloquent on my theme of allowing children to find out by experience whether or not they are good at something, rather than deciding they cannot even try, I return to what I originally had in mind, that next year we are going to try out the experiment of having Form I learn Maori.

Our education system has reached a stage of development where it is possible for people to go right through it, to degree stage, without even meeting up with the fact that anything happened in 1970.

It is possible for young people never to know that there was a time when there were no motorways, cars, trains, television, radio, telephone, newspapers, books, electricity - no schools or even houses. In fact an ever-increasing proportion of the population are unable to think in terms of a life in any way different from the one which they know. The odd stories they encounter about the Eskimos and Red Indians are on a par with the Planet of the Apes, and not as real. I wonder how many people here tonight know how tides are caused, and what is the difference between a spring tide and a neap tide. I do not doubt that a great many of the concepts presented to children in Social Studies programmes are

most valuable and quite essential in the world of today: but to structure our schools so that Social Studies became a substitute for History and Geography is a disaster indeed. The subject called Social Studies is broad enough to include some history and geography under its umbrella, and it is disastrous if a teacher becomes so involved with the Social Studies per se, excellent as they may be, that history and geography are neglected.

For some years we have included time in the timetable for a more specific study of history, and the result has been a steady increase in the number of girls choosing to take history in the senior school.

Some subjects have a short life and a gay one. During this year we have had for the first time a class for Accounting in F6. For next year there were I think only 2 takers, and neither seemed very enthusiastic. So accounting is in recess, at least for a year. On the other hand, the Home Economics class in Form 6, which has languished sadly in the last few years, has taken a new lease of life. This is an excellent course for girls who are shortly to leave school and perhaps to leave home as well.

One aspect of education which has been heavily underlined by the McCombs Report is the need for moral and religious education in secondary schools. The Report points out that many schools already have a moral education programme, either as a separate subject or integrated into various other subjects, but the moral content must be there, and throughout the school, not restricted to senior classes.

The report goes on to say that the relationship between morality and religion cannot be ignored, and at the very least schools should explain how Christianity has helped to shape our present society.

We do not need in a Church school to have these things pointed out to us, but when state schools are thinking out their moral education programmes, it is an opportunity for us to reassess what we are trying to do. The very minimum we can do for our girls is to see to it that they are in no doubt whatever as to the 17

Church's standards for every-day behaviour. Christianity claims to set people free, and those who resist the claims of the Church say they resist because they want to be free. Clearly the two ideas of freedom cannot be the same, and sorting out the nature of true freedom seems to be the most important thing we can do for young people today. Many girls when they leave school have not yet established patterns of behaviour for themselves. We should see to it that they know on what grounds to reject and accept ideals of conduct and service, and if we fail to do this, we fail indeed.

I have outlined for you some of the things that have been going on in school.

You are all aware that almost every day in the newspapers we can read about some new thing that must be taught in schools. In fact if the schools made time for all teaching about outdoor education, life-saving, first aid, ecology, conservation, smoking, banking, drinking, insurance, youth leadership and the rest, and craft and art, children would be in school 12 hours a day. In making almost daily decisions as to whether to allow school time to be spent on this or that suggestion, I have to be guided by the principle that many things, like judo and karate and defensive driving, can be learned away from school, but Maths and Chemistry and Latin will not. So whatever our inclinations, and no matter how worthy of attention these other things may be, we must somehow see to it that there is adequate time left for the things that no one is likely to learn away from school. These things are not all academic, they include crafts and physical education, even in the sixth and seventh forms. A good deal has been said in recent years about the bad effects on children of forcing them to try for goals (like S.C.) which they cannot reach, and they have to know themselves to be failures. I do not think enough has been said about getting some of those potential failures to pass. High percentages of pass rates in a school do not mean that the children are particularly clever.

Of course there are clever ones, and all of them will pass if they want to. Increasing

the percentage of passes means somehow motivating, and then teaching, more of the potential failures so that they can succeed. And this is what I have seen happening over the last eight years. Each year the percentage of girls gaining University Entrance has been a record. Last year it was 78% and this year I expect it to be even higher. Last year's sixth form, who were in the fifth form in 1975, obtained on the national moderation about 50 Grade ls to be allotted for Sixth Form Certificate. This year's sixth form ob: tained 137 Grade ls. Nearly ¼ of all grades allotted to all pupils were grade ls. Of course potential failures don't get grade ls, but they are helped along by the hard-working girls, and do better than they could ever have imagined. And this seems to me as good a way as any of giving a girl a sense of achievement-not necessarily by setting her an easier goal, but inspiring her to struggle, so that she remembers the struggle, and then sees the results that make the struggle worth while. Remember I am talking about potential failures, not the children whose handicaps are such that academic goals are beyond them.

I think every year girls hope that internal assessment will be the thing in all subjects; but the present sixth form who say they liked their internal assessment in Maths last year, are now wondering whether the climax of an outside examination might have spurned them on to a peak of revision by the end of the year, which would have made their sixth form mathematics easier for them. Every year we see the trial of new schemes for assessment in some subject in some area and the schemes are widely varied. Every scheme has its merits and its disadvantages, so the Education Department by allowing a wide range of experiments is able to observe the good and bad aspects of each. It does not look as if there will be the wholesale change to internal assessment that we might have expected from discussions five or six years ago. There is a strong feeling among teachers and in the comm unity, that any certificate given must be of nation-wide significance, and not an 18

and are longing to leave. I have the greatest admiration for girls of this sort who stick it in spite of their distaste, and who work and cheerfully do more than is required of them. The atmosphere in a seventh form is always different, because the girls who find school is not their thing any more, have departed, and there are very few girls who do not enjoy their seventh form year - perhaps one or two every five years. I was talking to a mother one day recently and she decided that it would be marvellous if a girl stayed at the age of seven for 10 years, and then you could trade her in in exchange for a finished model of 17 or 18. And I thought how lucky parents would be to be coming along to pick a finished model from this year's seventh form. They have been a delightful group of girls, and I want to congratulate them and their parents for a very happy year. They have themselves found out that the confusing things in life seem to crowd in just at the time when old standards are being questioned and perhaps new standards, or new understandings of the old, have not yet been completely adapted. But they know what is involved, and we have no fears for this group. Those of you who are leaving school, remember that you leave school to go into a world where people no longer criticise you to your face, nor accept open criticism from you. The criticism goes on behind your back. So think kindly of us professional and perpetual critics when you have left us. If the chief function of the school is to produce old girls, this year we seem to have done it well.

individual school's certificate. This requires a standard of comparability among schools, and the real problem is working out schemes by which a school may assess its own pupils, and grade them in a way that compares them accurately with the pupils in other schools. It has been found that teachers can rank the pupils in their school in order or merit, with a very high degree of accuracy, but of course they have no way of determining how this. list compares with the list of another school, unless there is some kind of moderating device. Various types of moderating devices are at present the topic of discussion and experiment.

Another change which has been mentioned some years ago and which is now being seriously considered again, is the awarding of University Entrance in F7 instead of F6. Again, this question is by no means settled. At the same time there are many who wish to see University Entrance awarded on the total of Sixth Form Certificate grades. The Sixth Form grades are moderated by School Certificate marks, and many teachers are not satisfied with this. Providing a satisfactory alternative to S.C. marks as a moderating device is not easy to do. If internally assessed marks are moderated as carefully as the Education Board claim, then internal assessment seems to be no argument against using S.C. marks as a basis for Sixth Form Certificate grades.

One year at school is not like another, one group of girls is not like another.

Very often girls particularly in the sixth form become very restless of school life,

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School Prize List - 1977 FORM ONE Form 1B Megan Blakie: Form Prize Sian Bourhill: Grade II Theory Prize Tiffany Buckingham: Divinity Prize Prudence Scott: Form Prize Tonia Spang: Form Prize Form lC Emma Harmsworth: Form Prize Elizabeth Parry-Jennings: Divinity Prize Susan Peryer Grade I Theory Prize Rebecca Sinclair: Progress Prize Kirsten Taylor: Form Prize

Form 3S Penelope Burn: Form Prize Julie Hodkinson: Divinity Prize Bronwyn Innes: Form Prize Mary Anne Russell: Progress Prize

FORM FOUR Form 4A Janet Brimicombe: Badminton Colours Sara Donaldson: Progress Prize Janet Scott: Form Prize Joanne Stanley: Form Prize; Divinity Prize Form 4D Annabel Carter: Form Prize Carron Cassens: Intermediate Section of Myers' Cup for Public Speaking Jennifer Fisher: Form Prize; Divinity Prize; Grade V Theory Prize Tamara Watson: Grade III Theory Prize Julie Wilkinson: Form Prize Form 4M Jennifer Davie: Form Prize Lynley Goodwin: Form Prize; Divinitv Prize ., Tania James: Form Prize Form 4Y Susan Bloomberg: Form Prize Emma Gilroy: Form Prize Mary-Jane Powell: Form Prize Alison Taylor: Divinity Prize Philippa Townshend: Athletics Colours

FORM TWO Form 2T Clare Aubrey: Progress Prize Ann Harman: Divinity Prize Jane Howe Form Prize Susan Strowger: Form Prize Tracey Turner: Ballantyne Es5a_Y Cup Form 2W Lynley Browne: Form Prize Linda Hicks: Form Prize Amanda Nuttall: Form Prize Penelope Packard: Divinity Prize FORM THREE Form 3C Jane Gray: Form Prize Chrys Horn: Form Prize Josephine Lohrey: Divinity Prize Cindy Rose: Progress Prize Tracy Sheat: Grade IV Theory Prize Form 3H Karina Lay: Form Prize Tiffany Menzies: Form Prize Julie Rapley: Progress Prize; Divinity Prize Form 3J Susan Ashton: Form Prize Jennifer Gray: Form Prize; Junior Section Myers' Cup for Public Speaking Margot Ferguson: Form Prize Kiu Tatafu: Divinity Prize Form 3L Julia Chennells: Form Prize Angela Kerr: Form Prize; Divinity Prize Jane Milner: Form Prize

FORM FIVE Form 5B Caroline Boyd-Clark: Form Prize Sally Flynn: Divinity Prize Sarah Hunt: Form Prize Tanya Hogan: Progress Prize Form SC Sarah Beauchamp: Form Prize Helen Harrison: Alabaster Home Economics Cup Lily Hym: Divinity Prize Josephine Little: Form Prize Geraldine Smith: Clothing Cup 20

Susan Foster: Miss Edgar's Art Cup Rosemary Gardiner: Marlene Bell A ward for the Sixth Form; Form Prize; Physics Prize; Hockey and Tennis Colours Catherine Gilmour: Marlene Bell Award for the Sixth Form; Form Prize; Hindin English Prize; MacGibbon Biology Cup Sandra Harper: Form Prize Kristen Harvey: Wendy Nicholls Cup for Most Helpful Boarder not a Prefect Wendy Jenkins: Hockey Colours Philippa Lohrey: Form Prize; Divinity Prize Kate McHardy: Divinity Prize Jane Metcalfe: Form Prize; Mathematics Prize Helen Mintrom: Jill Smith Divinity Prize Leigh Pearson: Form Prize; Penney History Cup Nicola Robinson: Netball and Tennis Colours Juliet Sanders: Form Prize; Divinity Prize Juliet Shadbolt: Form Prize Christine Smythe: Form Prize; Grade VI Theory Prize; Modern Gymnastics Colours Fiona Stenhouse: Grade VIII Theory Prize Suzanne Steven: Form Prize Cecile Tait: Miss Tutill's Divinity Prize Penelope Tait: Badminton Colours Jennifer'Weston: Form Prize Susan Wilkinson: Form Prize Adrienne Wright: Hockey Colours Virginia Young: Form Prize

Form SJ Sarah Beadel: Athletics Colours Jane Cartwright: Form Prize; Major Levy History Cup Mary Gibson: Swimming and Hockey Colours Julie Newton: Hockey Colours Anne Retallick: Form Prize Charlotte Scott: Athletics Colours Juliet Utley: Divinity Prize Louise Yeoman: Form Prize Form SM Jane Jenkins: Hockey Colours Kennys McKay: Form Prize Tamara Martin: Divinity Prize Susan Stanley: Form Prize Jane Taylor: Progress Prize Form SQ Jill Clarke: Form Prize; Swimming Colours Sally Elder: Divinity Prize Angela Gunn: Form Prize; Corner Bookshop Art Prize Catherine Harman: Form Prize Linda Harper: Clothing Cup

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FORM SIX Antonia Allison: Swimming Colours Lucinda Allison: Form Prize; Mathematics Prize Rosemary Beckett: Divinity Prize: Athletics Colours Margaret Braggins: Life-saving Colours Wendy Brand: Form Prize Julie Brimicombe: Badminton Colours Elizabeth Brown: Form Prize; Accounting Prize; Netball Colours Rosemary Burn: Athletics and Hockey Colours Sarah Bush: Form Prize; Swimming and Gymnastics Colours; Mackintosh Award for Gymnastics Susan Chandler: Marlene Bell Award for the Sixth Form; Form Prize; Waltenberg Language Cup; Duff School Certificate Latin Cup Annabel Clayton: Form Prize Jeanine Creighton: Form Prize: Mills Geography Cup Fiona Dalzell: Form Prize; Divinity Prize Deborah Davison: Progress Prize Victoria Denton: Progress Prize Anne Fisher: Form Prize; Grade VII Theory Prize

FORM SEVEN Philippa Ayling: Life-saving Colours Carmen Babington: Swimming and Lifesaving Colours Elisabeth Booth: Form Prize Bridget Bush: Form Prize; Hockey Colours; Old Girls' Drawing Cup Christine Byrch: Netball Colours Stella Clark: Special Award of Merit; Japanese Prize; Larcom be French Cup; W.O.G.A. English Cup Catherine Drayton: Special Award of Merit; Economics Prize; Corsbie Chemistry Cup; Whitcoulls' Librarian Prize; Chorister's Prize Juliet Fry: Hockey Colours 21

Catherine Drayton Rosemary Laing Katherin Rutledge Nicola Weston For Service to the School: Susan Martin

Mary Graham: ~pecia! Award of Merit Nicola Heap: Life-savmg and Hockey Colours Davina Hodgkinson: Form Prize; Gamble German Cup; Divinity Pi:ize .

Nicola Hudson: Athletics, Swimmmg, Netball and Softball Colours Joanne James: Sacristan's Prize Rosemary Laing: Form :t>~ize;Cho~ister's Prize; Edwards' Ongmal English.

Cup; Cooper Debating Cup; Austm Biology Cup .

Bridget Larnder: Special Award of M~nt; Roy Smith History Cup Joanne McFadden: Chorister's Prize Anne-Thea McGill: Form Prize; Storry Essay Cup , ...

Susan Martin: Whitcoulls Divinity Prize; Stokes Music Cup; Netball and Tennis Colours Robyn Newton: Prize for Most Helpful non-Prefect, selected by the Seventh Form .

Susan Porter: Special Award of Ment; Miss Hoy's Mathematics Cup Kathryn Retallick: Corner Bookshop Art Prize Katherin Rutledge: Special Award of Merit· Marie Scott Latin Cup; Gamble German Cup; Whitcoulls' Librarian Prize Barbara Starky: Form Prize: Stock Geography Cup Susan Vickery: Hockey Colours .

Nicola Weston: Special Award of ~ent; Chorister's Prize; Wales Physics Prize; Japanese Prize Gae Wisely: Form Prize; Miss Corder'~ Drama Cup; Myers' Cup for Public Speaking .

Michelle Wynter-Smith: Modern Gymnastics Colours

SCHOLARSHIP HOLDERS Form Seven Day Girls': Davina Hodgkinson Boarders: Louise Mulligan Bursaries: Elisabeth Booth Stella Clark Form Six Day Girls': Juliet Sanders Boarders: Jane Green Bursaries: Helen Mintrom Jennifer Weston Form Five Day Girls': Sarah Beadel Boarders: Anne Retallick Bursaries: Diana Carson Kristen Gillespie Tania Stuart Form Four Day Girls': Susan Bloomberg Boarders: Susan Bisset Bursaries: Janine Duckworth Jennifer Fisher Emma Gilroy Form Three Day Girls': Chrys Horn Boarders: Jacqueline Irwin Bursaries: Penelope Burn Lorrine Eggleston Elizabeth Page 1978 Entrants .

Day Girls: Terrie Foster (S.M.C. Jumor School) Boarders: Ann Wilkinson (Ashburton Intermediate) Bursaries: Tina Dow (Waipara School) Linda Hicks (S.M.C. Junior School) Jane Howe (S.M.C. Junior School)

AWARDS FOR SERVICE LEADERSHIP AND SCHOLARSHIP Mollie Copper Cup for Service to Sport: Nicola Hudson Prize for Head of Boarding Hostel, presented by the P.T.A.: Joanne McFadden The St. Margaret's Awards: for General Excellence and Scholarship Stella Clark

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SPRINGFIELD ROAD Standard 1 Fiona McNab: Divinity Prize; Progress Prize Margaret Pickering: Class Prize Deborah Downs: Class Prize Katherine Gin: Class Prize Standard 2 Rebecca Colls: Divinity Prize Mandie Foster: Class Prize Sally Ann Hogan: Class Prize Emma-Jane Gough: Class Prize Progress: Andrea Ayson Standard 3 Kim Shaw: Divinity Prize Maxine Elliot: Class Prize Victoria Templeton: Class Prize Katrina Stevenson: Class Prize Annabel Gossett: Class Prize Katherine McNeill: Progress Prize Standard 4 Stefany Sutton: Divinity Prize Laura Adshead: Class Prize Shelley Spang: Oass Prize Karen Marshall: Class Prize Margot Button: Progress Prize

COCO ALEXANDER STRAPPED UP IN THE CAVE CLUB'S SPECIAL STRETCHER

Examination University Scholarship: Stella Clark.

University 'A' Bursaries: Elisabeth Booth, Bridget Bush, Christine Byrch, Catherine Drayton, Joanna Hitch, Davina Hodgkinson,. Rosemary Laing, Anne-Thea McGill, Susan Porter, Katherin Rutledge, Nicola Weston.

University 'B' Bursaries: Joanne Ashton, Philippa Ayling, Diana de Lambert, Kim Eggleston, Belinda Fahey, Juliet Fry. Mary Graham, Judith Hamilton, Helen Harman, Nicola Heap, Nicola Hudson, Joanne James, Joanne McFadden, Susan Martin, Christine Moore, Robyn Newton,

Results Gillian O'Grady, Bridget StapyltonSmith, Genevieve Turner, Susan Vickery, Rosemary Weston, Gae Wisely.

Academic Colours: Vicki Armstrong, Amanda Bird, Caroline Boyd-Clark, Jill Clarke, Angela Gunn, Catherine Harman, Louise Hill, Sarah Hunt, Jennifer Pickering,. Anne Retallick, Tania Stuart, Louise Yeoman.

Of the 114 University Entrance candidates 81% qualified for Entrance. Of the 126 School Certificate candidates 94% passed in some subjects and 88% qualified for entry into the Sixth Form.

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next year's third formers and to the Open Afternoon at Springfield Road.

Before each meeting this year, members of the committee have had lists of names of parents to telephone. It seems that parents have appreciated the reminder and the personal contact.

Early in the year it was decided to hold a fair in November to raise money for an adventure playground for the Junior School, extra furnishings for the new buildings and some gymnastics equipment. Attendance at the wine and cheese evening held in September to launch preparations was disappoinitng, and no indication of the response and interest that were to follow. The splendid weather, the contributions that come pouring in, the hard work of the Fair Committee and the crowds that spent their money (at least $9000) helped to make the St Margaret's Country Fair on 5 November a gay and memorable day. The St Andrew's Pipe Band added a flourish to the opening and fun was provided by the imaginative games generously run by Rodney Bryant.

The P.T.A. owes much to Wilfred Colley who, as an adopted parent, took on the major task of running this fair.

THE PARENT-TEACHER ASSOCIATION

The activities of the P.T.A. this year have been directed towards close participation in the life of the school. Miss Mullan drew our attention to the suggestions in the McCombs Report, "Towards Partnership", that "Parents be closely concerned in the education of their children and that secondary schools help parents to take a responsible part in this education".

With this in mind, the year's programme was planned and our first general meeting in Aoril was devoted to a discussion of parental involvement in the life of the school. The District Senior Inspector, Mr M. R. Tunnicliffe, introduced the topic, speaking of the increasing cooperation between schools and their surrounding communities.

The display programme arranged by the school for 23 June was an enlightening experience for parents who were shown a variety of school activities and crafts and a demonstration of the uses of the video equipment which the P.T.A. had helped to buy. There was a similar response to the Open Afternoon held in September for parents of this year's and

RUTH FRY.

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A COUNTRY FAIR WITH A DIFFERENCE! Our country fair was quite unlike. most - it was urban! But despite this major obstacle our fair had a definite country flavour. A great variety of stalls and sideshows were run by girls and parents alike.

These original stalls included 'Fish a Fanta', 'Throw a ball at the blocks', 'Throw ·a Coin on the table', and 'Throw a coconut'. Also running continually were chocolate wheels and raffles. The 'Tasters' Corner' was a great favourite with all, and drinks were on tap at various locations

around the school. In the hall were the 'Trash and Treasure' stalls, 'The White Elephant Stall' and 'The Haunted House'.

Each form organised and manned its own particular stall. The success of the fair was chiefly due to the hard work put in by many, and especially to the organisation by Miss Mangos and Mr Colley.

One of the greatest attractions was Top School, hosted by Rodney Bryant, in which St Margaret's, Rangi Ruru, Christ's College and St Andrew's all participated with great enthusiasm. Needless to say great hilarity eventuated at the expense of the competitors. The results of the competition were: St Andrew's 1st, Rangi Rum 2nd, Christ's College 3rd, and St Margaret's a gallant last.

Our country fair was a great success and as well as raising over $9000, everyone had a good time and enjoyed themselves immensely. Once again our thanks to the many people who did so much.

CLARE MAHONEY, JULIET UTLEY and JOANNE WEST, SJ.

THE CANDY FLOSS MAKER - Joanna Hitch

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that the rights of the majority come first, then awareness of our responsibilities as individual members of a community will develop during our time at school, and our decisions as council representatives will be based on sounder judgement.

Council representatives are encouraged to handle trivial matters themselves by referring them to the most appropriate staff member or groundsman and this is working quite well.

SPRINGFIELD ROAD NOTES

The Primary Department has had a happy year, with a stable staffing situation and a very satisfactory enrolment of new pupils.

Miss T. Browne joined the staff, replacing Miss Underhill and teaching Standards 1 and 2. Miss N. Clarke took over the school music and trained the girls in singing and recorder, preparing them for the Primary Schools' Music Festival and the Carol Service.

Harvest Festival, as always, brought a large amount of produce which was given to the Nurse Maude Hospital and Rehua Boys' Hostel.

Lenten offerings of $135 went to the missions and a record $87 from Cent-ameal tins to the Save the Children Fund.

The girls ran a Doll Show to help pay the freight on two large boxes of cotton clothes which were sent to Tonga, to the earthquake victims.

Educational trips were made to Taylors Mistake, Orana Park, the Fire Station, the Museum, the Town Hall and an animal life film.

The girls entered a competition run by the City Council promoting tidiness in the city area and gained a certificate for second place.

All taking examinations in Speech, Music and Ballet were successful.

Athletics and Swimming Sports were held in November and March with all the girls taking part.

We enjoyed meeting parents, friends and relatives on our Open Day. Final functions were the Carol Service and tableau and the Prize-giving.

SCHOOL COUNCIL In an age when many of us demand to be heard on all manner of subjects, the School Council provides an outlet for considered opinion on standards of behaviour, extra curricular activities, school uniform, and the general running of the school and well-being of its members.

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The problem of recognition of seventh formers in the new summer uniform has Ibeen resolved by a minor dress alteration and in the meantime hats are to be retained. There has been a good response to the collection of milk bottle tops as a contribution towards the purchase of a guide dog for a blind person, and in the latter part of the year another worthwhile suggestion was put forward. If the names could be obtained from a recognised organisation, of a few elderly people who need emergency help in their homes and gardens groups of ten to twelve girls could give half a day a term to do a mass clean-up job. If each class contributed, quite a number of people could be helped throughout the year.

Stolen school clothing and open lockers continue to be controversial issues which are difficult to resolve. (Perhaps surprise checks of lockers and desks, with stiff penalties for offenders, might help.)

Food seems to loom large on our horizons as suggestions for tuck shop innovations crop up frequently. It was pleasing that one of these was to express satisfaction with the present situation. However, strong feelings have been expressed that our self control is such that a rope to keep girls in an orderly queue would facilitate speedier service.

Useful suggestions from representatives at all class levels cannot always be acted on owing to considerations such as finance, but each year at least one suggestion finds general favour and fills a definite need in the school. This year, a popular request for seventh formers willing to start a Drama Club was acted on and seventy girls attended the first meeting This response together with enthusiastic staff support resulted in the production of 'Ernie's Incredible Illucinations'. This club should continue to provide an outlet for the considerable talent which exists, particularly among the junior classes.

Another suggestion that there should be o:::casional coffee evenings for seventh (and perhaps sixth) form day girls was received enthusiastically. Contrary to general opinion, home entertainment for day girls is no simple matter, and few parents

care to tackle it. Drink and gate-crashing are major problems, but apart from this aspect, unless a girl already knows a number of boys she is scarcely in a position to invite them home. Many senior day girls find the opportunity for friendly social contact, with an excess of alcohol, is limited, and they would wecome opportunities similar to those offered to boarders. This suggestion could be aired again early next year and positive action taken if interest is still high. Miss Mullan has given her approval.

Complaints have been minimal this year and on the whole it has been a happy one. We feel sure that the School Council will continue to fulfil its democratic role in our school community.

GAE WISELY. SANCTUARY NOTES As we draw to the close of Chapel Calendar, I reflect on the notable events of the past year. Once again the Lent Collection was a record, with an exceptional $600 from the 7th form. This has been distributed to various national and world-wide causes.

The Harvest Thanksgiving service was most colourful and, thanks to the generosity of the school, we were able to give out many boxes full of food items to the old and poorer folk in the community.

Bishop Pyatt led us in our Maundy Thursday service and later attended the Confirmation service where 63 girls were confirmed. A further 40 girls were confirmed in September at a small service in the Boarder's Chapel.

We had a distinguished Old Girl, Miss Elizabeth Purchas preach at the direct giving service at the end of Term I. There have been several interesting speakers in assembly this year including Rev ·simon Acland, Chaplain of Christ's College, Mr Waller, Principal of a Samoan Boys' College, and Mr Tovey, a missionary from Pakistan.

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There are innumerable people who have helped behind the scenes wielding vacuum cleaners and cans of metal polish, and opening the chapel doors. The House Prefects have been very co-operative in the running of the Sunday services. I have had the strong support of an excellent Sanctuary Guild and I thank my assistant Madeline Alexander, and also J o-anne McFadden for her floral arrangements, and Stella Clark, Gillian O'Grady, Carmen Babington and Robyn Newton.

We say farewell to Canon Taylor and wish him well in his new position as Vicar of Sumner Parish. Canon Taylor has been at the school for 3 years. and during this time his cheerful a_nd kind spirit has been appreciated by all.

the future these visits will become regular occurrences.

Attendance has fluctuated weekly at the mid-week service held in the Kilburn Chapel on Wednesday mornings.

The Candle-lighting service on Founders' day was a very moving and memorable one and we were able to combat daylight saving with the use of some hastily erected curtains in the Sanctuary. The Old Girls' service had a pleasant atmosphere, but unfortunately numbers were fewer than in previous years because of fair preparations. Stephnie Roberts returned to administer a ·chalice.

My thanks are extended to the staff members who have valuably supported the Sanctuary - to Mr Botting, Miss Tutill, Mrs Taylor, Mrs Webster and particularly to Miss Kerr and the Choir.

JOANNE JAMES, Sacristan.

SANCTUARY Back Row (left to right) Gillian O'Grady, Joanne McFadden, Stella Clark, Robyn Newton, Carmen Babington.

Front Row: Madelaine Alexander, Canon Taylor, Joanne James.

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of sharing the good news about Jesus Christ with you.

The school has great traditions in scholarship, sport, service and sanctity.

During the time that a girl is at school she should be given a good knowledge of the essence of the Christian Faith so that she knows what she is accepting or rejecting when she makes a decision about her own reaction to Jesus Christ. Everyone who leaves the school should be evangelised. In 1918 the Archbishops of Canterbury and York published a definition of Evangelism. 'To evangelise is so to present Christ Jesus in the power of the Holy Spirit, that men shall come to put their trust in God through Him, to accept Him as their King, within the fellowship of His Church'. May all who attend this school be evangelised, so that Christianity becomes a viable option for them. May we be happy as God makes us pure in heart, for then we shall see God. Your friend and Chaplain,

THE CANON'S P.t\.RTING SHOT It is said that you can tell how big a man a Canon is by how big a bore is he.

Others say that it depends on the calibre of the man. One does not have to be very observant to see that I am a small man.

Many girls find sermons and worship services boring but, as Miss Mullan says, that is only because they are boring people.

Some girls affectionately call me 'Mr T', other call me 'Uncle Ron', and a few seventh formers even call me 'Ronnie'.

What they call me behind my back I hate to think.

The Chaplain has the privilege of teaching the Christian faith in assemblies, worship services and Divinity classes. He is also available as a counsellor and adviser.

During my three years at the school I have learnt much from the girls and from the staff. St Margaret's College has been a wonderful place for the Taylor family to become re-orientated to New Zealand life after eleven years in Tanzania. Thank you for the privilege of knowing you and

(Canon) RON TAYLOR.

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THE LIBRARY The Library remains the most popular, and for that matter the most populated room in the school, during the lunch hour.

It provides an increasing variety of functions,: a comfortable place in which to read some fascinating novel, an inexhaustible source of titilating sexual information in the 600s, a place in which to do homework if you dodge Mrs Smart on the prowl, and more significantly for us (7th formers) a refuge from the tumult and mayhem of the 7th form study.

But yes, the Library remains a place of learning as is indicated by the introduction of 750 new books this year. Mrs Smart, with the invaluable assistance of Mrs Fairgray, has instituted and increased the effectiveness of many existing educational aids. For example, some famous prints have been purchased and mounted on old binding material in order to provide a pleasant relief to classroom walls, besides increasing the students' appreciation and knowledge of art.

The highlight of the Library year is, of course, the Librarians' Dinner. This thankfully was reasonably successful and attendance was good. Both of us were very impressed with the ability of librarians to function as an efficient unit and wish to thank in particular Judith Hamilton and Nicola Weston for "services rendered beyond the call of duty".

Many regard the thanks offered in "notes" such as these to be a necessary formality. This is not so. Thanks are given from choice and a sense of duty~ choice having the prior claim. All the Iibrarians wish to thank Mrs Smart and Mrs Fairgray for their hard work and unrelenting devotion to the Library. There have been many and generous donations and these also are accepted with gratitude and Mr Botting for his efforts in the Bindery.

KATHERIN RUTLEDGE, CATHERINE DRAYTON, Head Librarians.

LIBRARIANS Back Row (left to right) Nicola Weston, Mary Graham, Rosemary Weston, Kim Eggleston, Elisabeth Booth, Bridget Stapylton-Smith, Anne Chittenden.

Second Row: Helen Harman, Joanna Hitch, Diana de Lambert, Christine Byrch, Rosemary Laing, Vicki Wilkinson, Genevieve Turner, Stella Clark.

Sitting Row: Susan Porter, Jennifer Woodward, Louise Mulligan, Katherin Rutledge, Mrs Smart, Catherine Drayton, Robyn Newton, Barbara Starky, Anne-Thea McGill.

Floor: Judith Hamilton, Gae Wisely, Katheryn Retallick, Davina Hodgkinson, Erica Westley, Joanne James.

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ART ROOM NOTES

MUSIC

One of the many fascinating aspects of life in an Art Room is the way in which, in addition to the traditional painting, designing and 'commercial' work which form a nucleus of study, each year brings, quite without planning, its own special area of interest - one year may find leatherwork as an activity arousing particular enthusiasm; the next embroidery, or three dimensional work, and so on.

During 1977 graphics seem to have exerted their spell. (Is it the lure of mass production?) Lino-cuts, intaglio prints, woodcuts - these have been the objects of much effort and have been represented by many successful prints. Pottery, it need hardly be said, has continued to exert its timeless spell.

The sixth-formers have been an especially enthusiastic group, working with unabated interest at their syllabus which provides such a wide spectrum of knowledge from which to embark upon further study in pursuance of a career in art, or to explore with increasing delight and appreciation those aesthetic and environmental qualities which can so enrich life at all levels.

We look forward to the creation of much original and high quality work from this year's third formers, whose zeal for all things artistic has continued unabated throughout the year.

1977 brought a particularly rich harvest of exhibitions, with artists as diverse as Durer, Van der Velden, Escher, Ivy Fife, John Coley and, more recently, Olivier Spencer-Bower providing a stimulating spectrum of subject matter and style.

If success can be measured in terms of interest, hard work and in an obviously heightened awareness of the qeauties, needs and problems of our environment; and in the joy of discovery and creativity, then it can be said that 1977 has been a successful year.

Our musical year started auspiciously at Queen Elizabeth II Park on 20th March, when the Senior Choir sang, as part of a massed choir, at the Choral Eucharist to

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Apart from leading the hymn singing, the massed choir sang two Bach chorales, Mozart's 'Ave Verum' and 'Like as hart desireth the waterbrooks' by Novello.

During the first term, newcomers to the Senior Choir· learnt how much intensive rehearsal must go into the demanding programme which this choir now faces every year. Most girls accept that regular attendance at practices is essential if standards are to be maintained.

The choir led the Harvest Festival and Maundy -Thursday services. An addition to the repertoire was the short anthem 'Cast thy burden' by Mendelssohn, sung at the Direct Giving Service in Term II.

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SPECIAL CHOIR Back Row (left to right) Susan Wilson, Fiona Stenhouse, Kristen Harvey, Nicola Weston, Rosemary Laing, .

Catherine Drayton, Melissa Smith, Cecile Tait.

Middle Row: Gillian O'Grady, Gae Wisely, Susan Martin, Miss Kerr, Joanne McFadden, Carmen Babington, Madeleine Alexander.

Front Row: Julie Newton, Juliet Utley, Louise Hill, Geraldine Wyles, Helen Mintrom, Victoria Smart.

and the composer honoured us with his presence in the congregation. The anthem on this occasion was 'O Praise God in his holiness' by Armstrong Gibbs. During the Communion the 'a cappella' choir sang three unaccompanied chorales.

The 'Gloria' from the Griffiths service was repeated on July 17th when the choir took part in the Cathedral Appeal Service.

We hope that we will have other opportunities to sing in this beautiful building.

The choir accepted an invitation from St Michael's Church to lead the music at the family Communion Service on September 25th, and a large number of girls braved a sudden snowstorm to join an appreciative congregation.

The Founders' Day Service this year included a new hymn for the present gen-

A new activity this year wa~ the participation of some girls, at both Junior and Senior levels, at a Choral Course run by Christchurch Teachers' College. This involved a day's rehearsal and an evening concert. The Senior Girls were particularly intrigued with a song called 'Bugs' which produced some interesting sounds requiring some unusual vocal gymnastics.

All voted the course a success.

1977 has been a year in which there have been several new musical ventures.

One of the most important came in the second term, when the Senior Choir accepted the invitation of the Dean to sing a Choral Eucharist in the Cathedral on June 19th. They sang the 'Nissa Innocenti um' by Dr Griffiths, which is now very much part of our worship at school, 34

eration, but one familiar to many old girls, 'Ye watchers and ye holy ones', which has a most effective descant. The anthem was Victor Galway's 'Let us now praise famous men'.

Many choir members were present at the Old Girls' Communion Service which was one of the most beautiful for some years.

As well as the usual descants, the Senior Choir's contribution to the Carol Service included an old favourite, the 'Poverty' Carol, the Sussex Carol, and a new discovery, 'Christmas Story' by Harold Greenhill.

Thirty girls again represented the choir at the annual Advent Service at Tai Tapu which has become an established climax to the choir career of many girls.

The 'A Cappella' choir numbered twenty one this year, and once more managed to produce part-work of an excellent standard in short, but concentrated rehearsals. They assisted the fourth form group at the Confirmation Service and sang three works at the Easter Carol Service. They also sang the Communion anthems at the Cathedral and St Michael's, and provided music for a second Confirmation Service in September.

During the winter term they bravely attended a number of early morning rehearsals in order to present an item at the school play evening. 'Old Mother Hubbard' and 'Little Jack Horner', in the style of Handel, proved a popular choice with the audience.

This choir's contribution to the Carol Service this year included 'Balulalow' by Benjamin Britten, 'Sleep thou heavenborn treasure' arranged by Brian Trant, and 'There is no Rose' by John Joubert.

Vaughan Williams' Coronation anthem 'O taste and see' was presented at the Old Girls' service and the Leavers' service.

The Fourth form choir, assisted by the 'A Cappella' gro_up.led the Confirmation Service and sang the anthem 'I waited for the Lord' by Mendelssohn. They also performed at the Musical Evenings and devoted the third term to learning some three-part Scottish folk-songs.

The Third form choir made its first appearance in April at the Easter Carol Service, sang again at the Musical Evening and performed 'Brother James' Air' . at assembly in Term III. There is no doubt that the membership of these two choirs increases a girl's enjoyment of the Senior Choir.

Forms I and II sang at the Primary Schools' Music Festival in the Town Hall in September. Sean Bourill, Kate Weston and Kathryn Heyward were chosen for the representative choir and orchestra.

Some of last year's special choir girls performed for the Queen in March.

All the choirs and the Forms I-IV class singing groups presented works at the Senior School Musical Evening in August.

The following programme was presented: The Combined Colleges Orchestra conducted by Mr John Boardman.

Pavane - Ravel.

Two movements of Viola Concerto Telemann.

Soloist: John Rogers.

Forms I & II Choir Feed the Birds - Richard and Robert Sheri man.

The Scarecrow - Warren Smith.

Forms I & II The Woodcutter's Song from 'The Pilgrim's Progress' R. Vaughan Williams.

Flute: Julie Newton.

Glad hearts adventuring-Martin Shaw.

Third Forms Three Shakespeare Songs: I know a bank - Martin Shaw.

Ye spotted snakes - Armstrong Gibbs.

Where the bee sucks - Thomas Anne.

Recorder: Robyn Newton.

Third Form Choir The Jolly Miller - arr. Thomas Dunhill.

Sweet Kate - Robert Jones.

Greensleeves - arr. H. A. Chambers.

Fourth Forms Yellow Bird - Norman Luboff, Water come a Me Eye - Jamaican Folk Song.

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colourful and both performers and audience enjoyed it.

The standard of Assembly music has varied according to the level of concentration and interest shown by the nonchoir members of the fifth, sixth and seventh forms. The credit for the success of the school services does not lie with them.

In Whole School Singing we have heard the Combined Colleges' Orchestra, Nicola Weston's Chamber Music Group, a Piano Duet from Dinah Anderson and Hilary Begg and negro spirituals from the fourth forms.

School parties attended a concert by the English singing group, the Scholars, and a concert by the Skellerup Woolston Brass Band.

An innovation has been the inviting of Boarder's parents to Evensong after our Outing Sunday, but so far few have attended. The Senior Choir boarders have ably led the Chapel Services.

The Orchestra has done some particularly good work in the string section this year, under the direction of Mr Boardman.

It performed at both St Margaret's and Christ's College assemblies, at our Musical Evening, the Combined Concert and played for 'The Gondoliers'.

The orchestra deserves particular credit for the standard of excellence achieved in the opera, since the parts arrived only ten days before the first performance.

Several good performances of a Telemann Viola Concerto were given by John Rogers.

Jennifer Pickering played a flute solo at the School Plays evening and Kate Weston, Janine Duckworth and Deborah Chambers played a trumpet trio.

We will be sorry to lose Nicola Weston from the cello section.

We will also miss the girls who have given several years of devoted service to the musical life of the school, especially Susan Martin, who has presided over the Senior Choir roll for the last three years, and we hope that they will further their interest by taking part in some of the musical life of the community.

Accompanist: Bridget Stapylton-Smith.

Fourth Form Choir Count your blessings Reginald Morgan.

The Water is wide - arr. James Rooker.

Shepherds' Dance - Edward German.

The Senior Choir The Song of the Tree of Life Vaughan Williams.

The Oak and the Ash - arr. Armstrong Gibbs.

The Lark in the Clear Air - arr.

Reginald Jacques.

Chanticleer - Elaine Hugh-Jones.

Accompanists: Susan Chandler, Dinah Anderson.

The 'A Cappella' Choir Two 16th Century Madrigals: My bonny lass she smileth - Thomas Morley.

Come again sweet love - John Dowland.

Three Hungarian Folk Songs-Matyas Seiber.

The week after this concert the Senior Choir repeated some of· its songs at the Combined Colleges' Concert and then joined the Christ's College boys in a performance of the 17th century cantata 'What God ordains is always good' by Johann Pachelbel.

Auditions for the combined production of 'The Gondoliers' were held in the first term and rehearsals began in August. The soloists worked extremely hard during the holidays and the chorus practised intensively from the beginning of the term.

This was a much more difficult venture than 'Oliver'. Musically the parts were demanding, more akin to grand opera than a musical.

Joanne McFadden and Susan Martin as Gianetta and Tessa, Helen Mintrom as Casilda and Gae Wisely as the Duchess gave outstanding performances and were ably supported by those with minor roles and the members of the chorus. Several girls discovered unknown talents in the cachucha and the school tussore blouse underwent amazing transformations to become part of an Italian flower girl's costume. The performance was lively and 36

Effective lighting provided a romantic deep blue Venetian skyline against which Casilda (Helen Mintrom) and Luiz (Michael Robilliard) sang their duet 'O rapture when alone together'.

In the second act, the elegant court scene sprang into life when the Contadine appeared - 'Here we are at the risk of our lives' and the dancing of the Cachucha which followed was one of the highlights of the evening.

After the Duchess had instructed her daughter Casilda that it is possible to love unprepossessing people, such as her father, and certainly possible to tame them - 'On the day that I was wedded' - the joint Rings learn the gavatte with the Duchess and Casilda while the Duke demonstrates 'eccentric dance steps' in the background. This scene may have offended the artistic sense of 'Gilbert and Sullivan' but it was enthusiastically received by the audience.

In the final scene, good dramatic effect was produced by the nurse (Vicki Smart) - fresh from the torture chambers when she reveals that Luiz is Ring. The finale, sung lustily and joyfully by the entire cast, made a happy climax to the evenin3 Throughout the performance, the orchestra played with charm and sensitivity. Their polished playing was especially to be commended since the music arrived less than two weeks before the opening.

We wish to express our warm thanks and appreciation to the wardrobe, makeup, back-stage crew and all the 'behind the scenes' team who made the production possible. In particular we should like to thank Miss Kerr for her help with our singing and for her continual support.

Quotations from 'The Christchurch Star' review of October 7th, 1977.

THE GONDOLIERS This year the joint production by Christ's College and St Margaret's was a somewhat ambitious undertaking, with a cast of 76 and an orchestra of 22. The training of so many boys and girls proved exhausting work for the joint producers Mr Hamilton and Mr Boardman, and for the musical directors Miss Jill Kerr and Mr R. Field-Dodgson. However, their hard work and patience produced three enjoyable evenings of entertainment in which the 'Kaleidoscopic movement and colour of the chorus scenes' owed its effect to the costumes created by Mrs Barton and her team.

J?uring the opening chorus of 'Roses white and roses red', Fiametta (Madeline Alexa~d~r), V~ttoria (Gillian O'Grady) an.d Gmlia (Knsten Harvey) sing of their plight, and when the two blindfolded gondoliers (Michael Greenslade and Andr~w Sewell) choose Tessa (Susan Martm) and Gianetta (J o-anne McFadden) as their brides, the scene is set for some vivacious a~ting and singing by those, two merry maidens. In particular, Tessa s song 'When a merry maiden marries' and Gianetta's 'Kind sir, you c~nnot ~ave the heart' were both sung with feelmg and clarity.

The setting, designed by Mr S. Acland and friends, was 'a well-researched townscape of Venice, which took on its own animation when a gondola glided across the stage' bringing the Ducal party to the s~ene. The rehearsal of this scene provided an ~ve~ more animated display when the Jerkmg gondola deposited the Du~hess (Gae Wisely) in the canal to the delight of her intimidated Duke (William Rolleston).

Garbed entirely in black, the tall figure of the Grand Inquisitor (Peter von Dadelszen) was suitably impressive whenever he appeared to direct the destinies of the gondoliers and their friends and his songs 'I Stole the Prince' and 'There lived a Ring' came across we11.

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At the beginning of this year we optimistically looked forward to a full and rewarding year for the debating club. The club boasted an unusually large number of keen and promising debators from the fifth and seventh forms. Unfortunately the gods of debating frowned on everything we attempted.

Our first inter-school debate against Craighead was humiliating to say the least. After the Quadrangular Tournament we rallied our forces, improved our skills with school debates and at the end of the first term we were prepared to launch into inter-school competition with renewed hope.

The 'A' team were frustrated by the Canterbury Speaking Union's ludicrous system of 10 minute speeches and we were forced to accept 2 out of three rounds by default and to give up the third without a fight during exams. We were then rather

unfairly excluded from the semi-finals because we never actually debated.

The 'B' team entered the Young Nationals competition and narrowly lost their encounters.

The great annual event of the Christ's College debate 'That Purity is Obscurity' in which the boys took the affirmative, was highly amusing but very bad for morale. The small difference in points did not do justice to their superior skills.

This battle was the end of the year's debating. Further invitations to Rangi Ruru and St Bede's went unanswered.

I hope that next year's sixth form will have more luck than we did. They have several promising debators. I would also like to offer Miss Tebay our sincere thanks for her invaluable words of wisdom and the sacrifice of so much of her time.

Good luck for the future.

ROSEMARY LAING, President.

'A' Team: Nicola Weston (treasurer), Gae Wisely (secretary), Katherin Rutledge, Rosemary Laing.

'B' Team: Rachel De Lambert, Deborah Gilkison, Philippa Johnson.

Loyal Supporters: Catherine Drayton, Catherine Larnder, Stella Clarke, Tania Stewart, Virginia Bush, Judith Hamilton, Madeleine Alexander, Helen Harman, Louise Hill, Juliet Utley.

DEBATINGCLUB (Left to right) Katherine Rutledge, Rose~ary Laing, Miss Tebay, Nicola Weston, Gae Wisely.

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THE LITERARY SOCIETY

of society we wanted and the kind of activities which would be of interest.

Following an informal discussion Gae Wisely and Peter von Dadelszen were somewhat undemocratically elected as joint chairman of the society.

The second meeting was again held at the Smart's. on the first Friday of the third term. We began by informal chats about interesting people we had met in the holidays. Martin Gilbert and Juliet Fry appeared to have had the most intriguing encounters. .

Rangi Faith was our guest at this meeting and by way of introduction. Mr Smart asked him about himself. his work and so on. Rangi then read us some of his poems and Gae Wisely read one to him in return. We discovered a number of hidden and rather clever features of the poems which Rangi had been unaware of. but was interested to discover.

After supper Madeleine Alexander.

Catherine Drayton. Peter von Dadelszen and John Newton each read two of their own poems. We ran ~mt of time bef~re hearing those of Hamish Cooper. Copies of all poems were distributed to members and discussion on them followed the readings.

The third and final evening will probably be a rather more social occasion.

The inspiration for the formation of this society came from Mr Peter Smart of Christ's College. In consultation with Miss Dorothy Tebay it was decided to invi~e about ten girls with a literary or poetic turn of mind to join an equal number of boys on occasional Saturday nights_ for such varied activities as poetry readmgs. listening to records or tapes and novel reviewing along with informal discussion.

The first meeting was on Saturday 16th July at the home of Mr and Mrs Smart. and Dr Rob J ackaman from the English Department at Canterbury University was the guest speaker. He has recently had~ collection of his verse published - 'Hemispheres' - and we were each given a copy to read before the meeting.

The evening began with a discussion on the 'Great New Zealand novel'.

Book reviews by Rosemary Laing and John Newton followed and each stimulated further discussion. The final contribution for the evening was that of Mr J ackaman. and we first read. then listened to a tape of a poem by Dylan Thomas and talked about it afterwards. Mr Jackaman read us some of his own poems from 'Hemispheres' and told us some of their background.

During supper we considered the sort

GAE WISELY.

'THAT PURITY IS OBSCURITY', The debate against Christ's College

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from 'ERNIE'

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DRAMA CLUB As a result of interest built up from drama groups in which girls participated in craft time and also, in response to requests by School Council representatives for a Drama Club, a meeting was arranged early in the year. More than seventy girls attended, and during the meeting we formed ourselves into a club, elected officers and agreed to a small membership fee. It was decided to hold weekly meetings and to aim at a production this year, if only a small one.

Aspects of drama about which we wish to learn more are: sets, make-up, wardrobe, and, of course, acting itself.

Some of our meetings have been informal sessions in stage movement and voice production, organised by our own members, but we have also had three guest speakers. Mrs Marsh helped us with practical voice exercises; Mr Smart from Christ's College involved us in a session on dramatic stage movement, including dying gestures, and Peter von Dadelszen described for us some of his experiences in set design and construction at Christ's College.

Our main aim this year has been to establish the Drama Club on a firm basis, and with this end in view we have compiled lists in our Drama Club Book of appropriate films available from the National Film Library and reviews of plays available from the Country Library Service. Our most rewarding idea, however, was that of canvassmg staff support by a written appeal, to which the response was prompt, generous and enthusiastic.

Eleven staff members offered, and gave their valuable time and assistance with all aspects of our production in the second term of 'Ernie's Incredible Illucinations'.

Miss Carter was the strength and the driving force behind 'Ernie' and to her we offer our warm thanks for her hard work and encouragement. It is hoped that next year the Drama Club may move on to a production which allows greater scope for the development of characterisation and acting and we wish them every success.

We have $90 in hand from the proceeds of the play, and, from the 50 cents mem-

bership fee, an appropriate book on drama will be presented to the School Library.

My thanks go particularly to Gillian O'Grady who has been an efficient and very supportive secretary and to Joanne James (trea~urer), J o-anne McFadden and Rosemary Weston whose efforts have contributed to the success of the club.

GAE WISELY, President.

CHESS CLUB Interest in the Chess Club among the senior girls is continuing to decline, but it is encouraging to note· the keen interest shown by the younger girls, especially those in Forms 1 and 2. However, we did manage to raise a team, and in the first term we played a match against the staff.

Because the staff had an even greater shortage of players than we did, we agreed to allow them to play 2 girls each, thinking that this would give us an advantage.

Unfortunately it did not, and we lost 5-1.

In the second term we again entered a team in the 'Press' chess competition and fared somewhat better than we have in previous years. Although we won only 2 of the 9 rounds, we_drew 4 of the remaining 7 rounds, including our match against the eventual winners, Shirley Boys' High School. In fact, at one stage it appeared that we might be able to reach the final play off for the top four placings, but we eventually finished in 6th place. It is significant that all our losses were only 3½-2½,and I think that with practice the team should be able to reach the finals in the coming years. This would certainly please the 'Press', who have continued to support us as the only girls' school in the competition.

We decided to keep the reduced number of girls required for the House Chess teams, and the matches, held mainly in the third term, were fairly well attended.

Manuka were the victors for thei second year running, closely followed by Rata and Kowhai.

Only four girls competed for the Sulima Chess Cup this year: Mary Graham, Susan Porter, Caroline Summers and myself. A surprise win to me against 42

Mary, the champion for the last 2 years, resulted in my winning the cup.

As an attempt to gain our revenge on the staff we challenged them to another match. This time both teams had six players, but we lost again, this time 4-2.

Dr Mann has designed an outdoor chess set which the workmen have kindly constructed and it is situated outside the chemistry laboratory, just by the Stephanie Young Wing. I hope that this set will be the means of reviving interest in chess, and that next year the club will be bigger than ever before.

Many thanks to Dr Mann for his continued support, to Mary Graham for her assistance as vice-captain and to all members of the team. I hope that the girls will continue to support the club, and my best wishes go to the team for success in the future.

Team: Mary Graham, Davina Hodgkinson, Susan Porter, Caroline Summers, Victoria Smart, Kristen Gillespie and Elizabeth Judd.

DAVINA HODGKINSON, Captain.

'YOUR MOVE SIR'

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CHESS TEAM Standing (left to right) Kristen Gillespie, Davina Hodgkinson (Capt), Dr Mann, Mary Graham, Elizabeth Judd.

Seated: Victoria Smart, Caroline Summers, Susan Porter.

THE SEMINAR ON WATER

and Chips' meal, we had Polynesian entertainment followed by a disco.

The final morning's programme consisted of a very stimulating address about the hydro development scheme i~ the Clutha River area by Mr Neale Pitches from Dunstan High School in Alexan?ra.

This was regarded by_many as the highlight of the seminar.

The final lecture was given by Ms Lesley Adcock. who spoke on 'The New International Economic Order' (N.E.O) related to the United Nations. N.E.O. is concerned with the redistribution of wealth throughout the world, through which the developed countries give aid to the Third World countries.

As a whole, the seminar was very well run, due to Mr S. Newman's efficient team of organisers. We all found the three days very thought-provoking, and ~ame away with a new outlook on water, its use and abuse.

In November, after accrediting was announced, the five of us had the opportunity to attend a United Nations seminar at the University. It involved sixth formers from throughout Canterbury and the West Coast, who were able to participate in discussions and field trips based on the theme 'A World of Water'. This theme covered a wide variety of topics ranging from the Clutha hydro development scheme to the use of water in the canning of food.

During the first afternoon, Hillmorton High School's drama group gave a performance representing aspects of water.

Afterwards we broke up into smaller discussion groups and talked about this presentation. Mr Adrian Colema~ fr<?m the Ministry of Agriculture and Fishenes finished the day's programme with a talk on New Zealand's fishing industry.

The following morning we left in four buses for a day's field trip. We went to the Silverstream Fish Hatchery, the Bromley sewerage treatment works, fish processing factories and Watties Canneries.

In the evening, after a 'Swept-up Fish

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Services undertaken by the girls during the last two years have covered a wide scope of activities ranging over fire service, first aid at St John's, visits to. St George's and Ravenscraig, and life saving.

Services incur 15-30 hours practical work with an assessment at completion.

The Expedition/Explorer section is another part greatly enjoyed by the girls, especially those on silver and gold, where tramps are planned over 2 and 3 days.

This year we must thank Mrs Weston and Mrs Elder for their valuable hours of expedition training given here at school.

All girls take training in safety precautions, casualty code, map reading, country code, and food and cooking, and other appropriate training, before setting out on their tramps.

The final section for girls is the design for living which is difficult to describe briefly, but basically concerns subjects which relate to the individual, the family and the community.

Over the latter half of this year Gillian Hunt and Kristen Harvey have been greatly concerned with the organisation of the award activities, and our main aim now is to involve many more girls and really get the scheme firmly based. This year the girls' perseverance has been well rewarded with bronze awards being presented to Anne Fisher. Kristen Harvey.

Gillian Hunt, Jill Hunter-Wright, Sarah Kay, Virginia Patchett, Elizabeth-Jane Paterson and Jane Spiers. The Silver Award has been presented to Jennifer Weston.

Next year we hope to see similar success among the girls, and more interest in our activities. So it is with great anticipation that we await the arrival of a successful 1978!

THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH'S AWARD . Although to a large majority of girls m the school this award is probably unheard of, we are at long last setting up a firm foundation for future award activities in the school. Possibly the award has not really caught on till now, because in the previous years, from its official start in 1974 to the present time, we have been under three different teachers. Miss Newson founded the award at St Margaret's in 1974 and when she left at the end of 1975 the a ward was taken over by Mrs Cooper; finally, since Mrs Cooper's departure in the second term this year, the award has come into Mr Summerlee's hands.

Run throughout the Commonwealth, the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme aims at involving young people in interests which offer a ·challenge and facilitate achievement through a wide choice of leisure activities. The participants are assessed on the use made of their individual aptitudes and abilities, and the award is the result of involvement and effort by instructors and participants.

For girls the award is basically divided into 4 parts, and there are 3 different awards; bronze, silver and gold. Each award consists of a service, an expedition, an interest and also design for living (or a physical activity for boys). At the moment the majority of girls in the scheme are starting their bronze awards; we have about 10 aiming for the silver award, and 2 for gold.

The 'interest' section in the award is generally found by the girls to be the most easily completed, taking between 6-18 months depending on the award. It is simply a hobby or leisure activity undertaken by the participant, to be assessed at its conclusion.

MR M. SUMMERLEE, K. HARVEY, G. HUNT.

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SPIRIT OF ADVENTURE

went for several long tramps on Kawau Island and on Great Barrier. From Mount Hobson, the highest point of Great Barrier Island, one could see all over the Hauraki Gulf cloaked in a blue haze of sky and sea. Some of us tried our hand at small boat sailing. This turned out to be a very wetting pursuit and we finally gave up in preference to a massive game of water polo.

Earlier this year, I was chosen through the school to go on a 'Spirit of Adventure' trip. The 'Spirit of Adventure' is a sail training ship which runs in and around the Hauraki Gulf with alternating guys' and girls' trips. The vessel is a staysail schooner and carries a permanent crew of 5 along with 27 trainees. It was given to the youth of New Zealand by an Auckland industrialist, the late Mr L. W. Fisher. He felt it was essential in young people's education that they have practical experience in learning to work and cooperate with each other, as well as getting to know the joys of sailing. The trainees are senior school students from throughout_ the c_ountry, and previous sailing expenence 1s not necessary.

Perhaps the most exciting part of the trip was travelling in high seas from Great Barrier Island to Whitianga. The effects of light and surf created spectacular sights, although some were not in the condition to fully appreciate them. The small town of Whitianga crowded down to the wharf to see the ship and we had an open day.

On arrival at Marsden Wharf, Auckl~nd, I was awe~ by the sight of this magrnfic~nt craft. It 1s 100 feet long and it has 3 sails, the highest of which is 90 feet high. In a short time I was provisioned with standard equipment; wet weather gear, a safety harness and a small canvas kitbag into which went all you wanted to take on board. Excited females were cra~ling all over the wharf_and ship, and gettmg to know and recogmse people was a marathon task. With 32 people on board and only a small area for sleeping, the conditions were fairly cramped and it was essential for everyone to have communal consideration for others. Our first evening was spent listening to a brief address about the ship and her constitution, followed by instructions from the Captain on how to operate a marine lavatory which goes as follows: "Pump piddle pump'.

The working routine on board the 'Spirit of Adventure' is based on Naval discipline. We were arranged in 3 watches or groups and every girl had an opportunity to be watch leader for a day. In our watches we went about the ship's duties, cleaning one region of the ship, manning sail stations when sailing, peing the cook, and doing night watch. We began the day at 6.00 a.m. by scrubbing the decks, doing physical training, climbing up and down the sail railings and then diving into the sea for our daily bath. After a hearty breakfast we would clean the ship and then muster to hear the plans for the day from the Captain.

Each day was not prepared; the weather and the crew's decisions were the guidelines, but we did not have to keep to a rigid schedule. This added to the adventures of each day; something new to learn, new places to see and visit.

The following morning, on a flat calm, we motored down Auckland Harbour bound for Kawau Island. The second stage of our journey took us to Great Barrier Island and then across to Whitianga on the Coromandel Peninsula, returning to Auckland in 10 days.

This trip was a valuable experience to me. I have come to love sailing and will continue to participate in the sport in the future. I made many new friends and will never forget the exciting memories of this incredible 10 days on board the 'Spirit of Adventure'.

Throu~h_o~t the trip here were many extra activities we could take part in. We

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HOUSE PREFECTS Back Row (left to right) Susan Lovell, Nicola Hudson, Christine Byrch, Kim Eggleston, Bridget Stapylton-Smith, Rosemary Peterson, Stella Clark, Madeleine Alexander.

Front Row: Joanne James, Erica Westley, Joanne McFadden (Head), Gillian O'Grady (Deputy), Susan Martin, Jane Kinley.

HOUSE NOTES

many other forms of entertainment and recreation. We are given ample opportunity to attend most interesting functions out of school. Each form has had coffee evenings· and dances, organised by themselves and Mrs Atkinson. Coffee evenings provide the ideal way to entertain in a place like a boarding hostel. Little preparation is needed for an enjoyable evening, and hence we have had many such coffee evenings during this year.

There are so many people who give up their time to do something for us, to make life as 'close to home' as possible. Our Head Matron, Miss Hunter-Weston, deserves praise for the difficult task she undertakes, and so do all the matrons, who patiently guide ·and supervise us through our school days. Above all, I would especially like to thank Miss Mullan who, having our interests. foremost in her mind, endeavours to keep harmony among us all.

'The lucky daygirls.' How often I have heard this spoken by the boarders and fr~quently, I must add, I have heard this statement in reverse from the daygirls.

Each year some daygirls ask 'Why can't we have a dance or coffee evening like the boarders'? In fact a boarder is able to lead a very enjoyable life at St Margaret's College. The day girls may appear to have more freedom, but being a boarder has its compensations - the chance of making lasting friendships, and of learning to live in a close-knit community.

We are very fortunate to have such capable staff to guide and help us throughout the year. Many girls take for granted all the work these people do. I would especially like to note Mrs Atkinson, who works so hard to satisfy our needs, by organising outings, social events, and 47

Food - an essential item, and a major undertaking at any boarding establishment - is under the supervision of our catering supervisor, Mr Roberton. He has catered for the hundred and forty seven of us, not only at regular meal times, but also for suppers, coffee evenings, barbecues, and the many other occasions connected with boarding life. The quality and quantity of the nourishment are both of a very high standard and no longer should the phrase 'the poor starving boarders' be applied to St Margaret's.

The dining room has proved to be the ideal place, not only for meals, but also for 'Dine 'n Dances', suppers and parties, which are made more enjoyable by the hiring of an excellent disc jockey.

Church-going is a regular event in the boarders' lives. We have had opportunities this year to combine with St Andrew's College for services, and to attend other

churches also. During the second term we held an Evensong service which boarders' parents attended. This was very successful, and I would like to remind readers that anyone is welcome at any service.

Here I would like to thank our school chaplain, Canon Taylor, for all the time he devotes to our services, and also Miss Kerr for the music she provides.

Last, but certainly not least, I would like to say 'thank you' to the house prefects who have helped me with my job this year. They have been a group of girls on whom I could rely for support and to lend a helping hand at any time. My deputy, Gillian O'Grady, who does many 'behind the scenes' jobs, has been an indispensable help and a very capable person to have near.

JOANNE McFADDEN, Head of House.

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SPORTS COUNCIL Throughout the year the Sports Council has been kept constantly occupied with many .activities.

Firstly, we were hosts for the winter quadrangular tournament. The council laboriously planned the assembly, the morning and afternoon teas and the evening function. Unfortunately conditions did not favour our careful organisation: the tournament was unexpectedly turned into chaos because of incessant rain. Owing to flooding it was necessary to the visiting teams to leave early, although this was much more difficult than expected as some billets were stranded around the Christchurch area. While waiting for all the girls to arrive, the council arranged a hasty morning tea and cut lunches for the visitors, despite Mrs Duncan being stuck at home with many of the essential ingredients ... and the pantry key!

Another activity was to arrange the school's contribution to our fair's 'Top School' competition. The Sports Council also helped to raise funds for the hockey, netball and athletics teams who participated in competitions around the country.

We decided who was to be awarded pockets and colours, and the Mollie Copper Cup for service to sport. During the year we lost the assistance of Mrs Rigg and Vicki Brand, •both of whom contributed much to the running of the Sports Council.

I would like to thank Miss Mangos for her time and energy in helping us to make the necessary decisions. Her efficiency was, and always will be, irreplaceable.

CARMEN BABINGTON, Sports Council Chairman.

SPORTS COUNCIL Back Row (left to right) Rosemary Burn, Rosemary Beckett, Rosemary Gardiner, Nicola Robinson, Sarah Bush.

Front Row: Nicola Hudson, Christine Byrch, Susan Vickery, Carmen Babington (Chairman).

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ODDS and ENDS

by Madeleine Alexander Helen Harman

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House Captains' Reports Wendy Cartridge, who as Paddington with marmalade and family was a wonderful asset to our play. Thank you, Jennifer Weston for producing it. Joanne McFadden has been a great help as ViceCaptain. With each Konini flower the kotukutuku flourishes more brightly. I hope that next year's crop will be just as purple.

JULIET FRY, House Captain.

KONINI HOUSE The purple flower of the kotukutuku tree is undoubtedly one of the most splendid flowers in the New Zealand bush. Konini House also flourishes in the greenery of school, blooming brilliantly from its spindly branches.

Brilliantly - Konini girls co11ected over 270 mentions throughout the year.

That is really something to make us turn purple in glory.

Modest however bright Konini might be, the flowers turn modestly towards the ground - to the rotting rimu needles and struggling kowhai seeds. We allowed Kowhai and Matipo to beat us in the swimming sports and we took a humble second place in the athletic sports.

Just as the flowers bloom each year, our intellectual ability does not cease to show itself. We won the House Plays with 'Paddington Bear'. In the last four years we have come first three times and second once. Of course, every plant performs different functions and Konini did not manage to sustain a successful chess team this year.

Our sporting enthusiasm showed in other areas; we came second in the life saving and on the hockey field our sturdiness and ability to survive the very swampy conditions brought us third place.

In netba11 our slender stalks aided our success in achieving third equal. This year the spring was uncommonly free of rain, so- we came out in splendour for the vo11eyball (second equal), the tennis (second) and for the softball (first equal).

A kotukutuku bush has many flowers and it is only with all these flowers grow-ing together that our efforescence becomes stunning. So I would like to thank Rosemary and Penelope Burn for their brilliant sporting contribution, and also

KOWHAI HOUSE Kowhai began the year brilliantly, winning both the swimming and athletic sports.

The relay teams performed well in the swimming sports; the Juniors came first and the seniors a very close second. I}oth our Intermediate and Senior relays came second at the athletic sports.

We are proud to have the Intermediate swimming champion, Mary Gibson, and runner-up, Julia Middleton, in our midst, and our congratulations go to others who performed with credit.

Athletes seem to abound in Kowhai.

Congratulations to Cindy Rose the Junior runner-up and to Kate Robins, Intermediate runner-up. Other athletes who performed well were Susan Vickery, Sarah Beadel and Charlotte Scott, not forgetting many others who competed with enthusiasm. Our intermediates are strong in talent and I hope they will continue to perform we.II.The novelty relays were particularly successful: the skipping relay team was placed second and both. sack and three-legged relays won, proving superior to their rivals. We came third in the whole House relay. . This year the Hou~e Day proved very successful. Parents were encouraged to attend the matches. and the House lunch.

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We held a successful afternoon tea in the Art Room during the second term as a farewell to our Vice Captain, Vicki Brand. She has been sadly missed in the House.

House netball, as always, was a tremendous amount of fun. We gained second place, which was encouraging.

Manuka has not got a plentiful supply of netballers but I am sure it was the enthusiasm of each team which gave us this placing.

Manuka is a very well-mannered House and we do not believe in leaving other Houses out of the winnings. This can be seen in the House hockey competition in which we were unplaced. It was a knock-out competition so we only played one game.

Our House lunch was held in the hall after the House netball and hockey.

Some parents joined us this year and we were delighted to have them. In the evening the Manuka play was performed 'Professor Tugnutt's Truth Gas'. We gained second place. All those who were involved in the play worked extremely hard. Before-school and weekend practices were held but we all had a lot of fun in return. We were thrilled with our placing, but because we had so much fun it did not seem to matter on the night.

True House spirit is. seen in such efforts as this. I would like to thank the sixth formers who worked so hard, and Cushla Murchison and Lorraine Eggleston who worked tirelessly with the props.

Manuka has been the 'Bridesmaid House' this year by again coming second in the Junior House netball. The girls all tried very hard, and we hope their talent will be used in the main House netball next year.

The Inter-House chess competition was completed in the third term. We were the picked favourites for the cup and we failed to let our supporters down. Under the competent leadership of Davina Hodgkinson we won the cup for the second time in succession.

The final House competitions to be held were the volleyball, softball and tennis matches. We were unplaced in either the

third equal placing. The traditionally strong Hockey team didn't let us down, beating Matipo 2-1 in the final. In the House plays, also an the same day, we were unplaced with 'Robin Good and his Fairymen'. I would like to thank our producer, Gillian Hunt, for the time and effort she put into the play.

Our chess team was against some stiff competition and did well to obtain third place.

To cap off a successful year we came second equal in the volleyball and first in the tennis. Kowhai's weakness this year has been •scholastic, and I hope that in future years Kowhai-ites may be more academically minded.

Kathryn and I would like to thank all girls who have cultivated a healthy House spirit and have contributed in any way to Kowhai's success this year. I would also like to thank Kathryn Retallick, my vicecaptain, who has been of great help and tremendous support throughout the year.

Finally, the best of luck for the future.

NICOLA HUDSON, House Captain.

MANUKA HOUSE This year Manuka has had a number of placings in the interhouse competitions, but more importantly we have improved the house spirit and have had a lot of fun while doing so.

In both the swimming and athletic sports Manuka was unplaced, but this was attributed to lack of talent raher than lack of trying! There were some good individual performances by Sallyanne Carter, Lorraine Eggleston, Vicki Brand and Wendy Brand. We also won the prestige event of the day - the House Captain's Race!

We were very proud to have the winner of the Intermediate section of the Myers Cup in Manuka -Carron Cossens.

Second in the Junior section was Melanie Styche. Congratulations to you both.

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volleyball or softball but we were third in the tennis. Thank you, all of you, who so willingly gave up your free after-school time to play these matches. They can be most entertaining.

There are many people to whom I owe thanks for giving me such a happy year as House Captain. Firstly, I would like to thank all the girls in Manuka, particularly Kim Eggleston, Anne Chittenden, Davina Hodgkinson and to sixth formers. There were only four seventh formers in Manuka this year, but they each gave me so much support and enthusiasm that this problem was overcome. I would like to thank the staff members in Manuka who supported our functions so obligingly - it made such a great difference. Lastly, I would like to thank Miss Tutill for the use of her room throughout the year. At times I am sure it was inconvenient.

I have loved my five years in Manuka, and I will always· follow the progress of the House with mu.eh interest and fond memories. Maintain and build the House spirit and you will always have a lively House. Every good wish for the future have a lot of fun.

We were placed third in the athletic sports. Only twelve points separated the first three Houses, which proves that we have much talent in this sport. Philippa Townshend won the Intermediate championship, and Rosemary Gardiner was runner-up Senior champion. Philippa won the 800 metres in a record time, and in the Canterbury championships broke the record in the under 16 long jump. Lucinda Prentice, Juliet Cooke and Jan Broadhead also performed with distinction. Our junior and intermediate 4 x 100 relays were placed second and our senior relay came in third.

Success was also prominent in the winter sports. We came first in the House netball competition, having strong and consistent players in all teams. Our hockey team was placed second, behind Kowhai, which has half the 'A' team in its ranks. In the final the girls played extremely capably, and we put up a good fight, making Kowhai work for their win.

Our House play, 'Peter Pan', was greeted with much enthusiasm. We had a fairly large cast, all of whom performed excellently. Diana de Lambert and Genevieve Turner rewrote the script, and our thanks go to them. Yvonne Safi (Captain Hook), Juliet Utley (Peter Pan) and Mary Anne Russell (Tinkerbell) acted most convincingly. We were unfortunately not placed. The girls worked very hard, and I congratulate them on such a fine effort.

In the House softball we were placed first equal; in the House tennis we were fourth and in the volleyball third equal.

My thanks go to Karen Little, Rosemary Gardiner and Elizabeth Brown for their organisation of the summer teams. My thanks also to Susan Porter who organised our chess. team which came fourth in the competition.

The House lunch was enjoyed by all.

There was an abundance of food, and even the parents ..and staff members managed to eat plenty. During the year we lost one prominent staff member, Mrs Cooper, who is now mother to a beautiful baby daughter. Our hearty congratulations and best Matipo wishes to Mrs Cooper. We welcome, a la Matipo style.

SUSAN MARTIN, House Captain.

MATIPO HOUSE Matipo has experienced a very enjoyable year, mainly because we have such strong House spirit.

We started very commendably by coming second in the swimming sports, 2½ points behind Kowhai. Congratulations to Jane Schneideman and Felicity Booth who were runnerup junior champions. Sarah Bush won the water stunt and Antonia Allison the senior dive. The senior relay was _placed first and the junior relay second. The House crocodile was won ,by our team.

We managed to keep together for the whole length; we were the only team .capable of this feat!

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Mr Summerlee, who has already proved to be invaluable for our Matipo successes.

There are many people, my vice captain Elisabeth Booth and I would like to thank. We would like to thank the girls who took part in the House teams and those who constantly received mentions throughout the year. Congratulations to all who were awarded mentions, work bars games badges, life saving awards, pockets and colours, and any other awards which help to contribute to the enthusiasm of Matipo members. May Matipo shine prominently in the future. The best of luck for 1978.

CARMEN BABINGTON, House Captain.

RATA HOUSE

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1977 has been a 1r; //J-» year in which Rata m,r;~has performed without

either distinction or di~grace. In the swimmmg sports we ~ 01 VJ achieved fourth place overall. Congratulations must go to Jill Clarke who was the Senior champion, and to Janine Duckworth, Margot Ferguson and Maryann Steel who all swam into places in their respective championship events. A superb effort was made by the fifth years to gain second place in the House crocodile.

Rata went down a place in the athletic sports to be fifth overall. This was an improvement on last year but it was still a disappointing result. Perhaps the highlight of the day was when we won the whole House relay for the second year in succession. The senior relay team was unplaced; however the junior relay managed third place.

The House matches for hockey and netball were played in the second term. The hockey girls played gallantly to gain a place in the semi-finals. Here, however, we met Kowhai-, the eventual overall winner, and were convincingly beaten. The 'A' netba11 team played very well to win all but one game, the other teams having somewhat less success. The matches were

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followed by the House lunch to which parents and staff came.

Although our House play was unplaced, it was a success. I would like to thank the cast for their time and hard work, and especially the producer, Kristen Harvey.

The House chess competition was not completed until the third term. The chess team played very well to take second place.

The softball and volleyball teams performed very well again this year. The softball team tied for first place with Konini and Matipo. The volleyball team took first place ahead of Konini and Kowhai.

Throughout the year many valuable House points were gained by girls who earned work bars, mentions, games badges, life saving awards, pockets and colours.

Finally, I would like to thank the House for making my year as captain such an enjoyable one. I would especially like to thank the fifth years for their support and invaluable help, particularly Belinda Fahey, my vice-captain.

Good luck for the next, and future years.

PHILIPPA A YUNG, House Captain.

Rimu has failed to shine in either the scholastic or sporting field. At the swimming sports we managed to secure a fifth place, due greatly to the talent in the younger forms, and to individual success.

The athletic sports were more in Rimu's line and we gained a fourth place overa11, and a great boost when we came second in the whole House relay. I feel Rimu can improve on these plaaings with more House spirit as it is sadly lacking in some members.

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joined in House teams and relays; those who entered in the sports, and especially those who were placed, as all these bring in points and show that there is House spirit.

Finally I would like to thank my vicecaptain, Vicki Wilkinson, for all she has done throughout the year.

were disappointing. In House chess we managed a fourth place, House softball a fourth place and in volleyball a disappointing last.

The House play a 'Wilkinson and Wilkinson production', was a lot of fun for those in it, and for the audience, and was placed third in the competition.

I would like to thank all those who contributed to Rimu throughout the year those who received awards and mentions,

CHRISTINE BYRCH, House Captain.

CAPTAINS & VICE CAPTAINS Back Row (left to right) Kathryn Retallick, Vicki Wilkinson, Kim Eggleston, Elisabeth Booth, Belinda Fahey, Joanne McFadden.

Front Row: Nicola Hudson, Christine Byrch, Susan Martin, Carmen Babington, Philippa Ayling, Juliet Fry.

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SWIMMING

who swam consistently well throughout the day, was the junior champion. Sarah Bush won the water stunt with a superb display of body control. There was a determined battle for first place between Kowhai and Matipo. Both won one relay and came second in the other. The House crocodile was effortlessly won by Matipo.

Eventually, Kowhai was awarded first place, 2½ points ahead of Matipo.

The Quadrangular Tournament, held at Craighead, was convincingly won by our swimmers, all performing excellently. The inter-school sports were enjoyed by all participants; Jill Clarke won the 100 metres freestyle (0. !seconds away from the record) and Mary Gibson won the dive.

The school swimF.r:;-✓~ ming sports were held 0~v ·N on Thursday, 24th _____ February. They were . -~~ ~ postponed to this date ~ c:c;;--. _ _1 a owing to rain earlier ~\ in the week. Despite the low temperatures, the sports were received with much enthusiasm. The outstanding performer was the senior champion, Ji11Clarke, who broke two of Susan Hunter's records: the 100 yards freestyle, in a time of 57.4 seconds, and the 25 yards butterfly, in a time of 13.9 seconds. Mary Gibson showed her capabilities by winning both the intermediate swimming and dive. Penelope Burn,

SWIMMING

Back Row (left to right) Felicity Booth, Sarah Beadel, Margaret Bragg ins, Angela Davidson, Julia Middleton, Bridget Broom.

Middle Row: Jane Schneideman, Janine Duckworth, Penelope Burn, Sally Averill, Carolyn Casely, Kate Robins, Margot Ferguson.

Front Row: Jill Clarke, Antonia Allison, Carmen Babington (Capt), Nicola Hudson (V. Capt), Mary Gibson, Sarah Bush.

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Another aspect of ~wimming that deserves recognition are the learn-to-swim classes. My thanks goes to the girls who offered their time to instruct the less confident swimmers. Their improvement was remarkable.

Lastly, I would like to thank Miss Mangos, Miss Morgan, Mrs Rigg and Mrs Webster for all the time they spent preparing the sports. Without them the sports could not have succeeded. I would also like to thank my deputy, Nicola Hudson, who constantly gave her assistance to this sport.

CARMEN BABINGTON, Captain.

Junior Dive: Margot Chaffey 1, Penelope Burn 2, Felicity Booth 3.

Intermediate Dive: Mary Gibson 1, Sarah Beadel 2, Katherine Rattray 3.

Senior Dive: Antonia Allison 1.

Winning House: Kowhai 355 1, Matipo 352½ 2, Konini 290 3.

School Champions: Penelope Burn, Mary Gibson, Jill Clarke.

Most points not a champion: Nicola Hudson.

Results of the swimming sports: Junior: Medley: Fecility Booth 1, Jane Schneideman 2, Penelope Burn 3. Time: 64.1.

Freestyle: Penelope Burn 1, Jane Schneideman 2, Felicity Booth 3. Time: 31.7.

Breaststroke: Margot Ferguson 1, Felicity Booth 2, Mary-Ann Steel 3. Time: 43.7.

Backstroke: Penelope Bum 1, Sally Averill 2, Jane Schneideman 3. Time: 39.5.

Butterfly: Penelope Bum 1, Jane Schneideman :~, Sally Averill 3. Time: 15.7.

ATHLETICS

Intermediate: Medley: Macy Gibson 1, Julia Middleton 2, Janine Duckworth, 3. Time: 57.4.

Freestyle: Mary Gibson 1, Julia Middleton 2, Carolyn Casely 3. Time: 29.4.

Breaststroke: Janine Duckworth 1, Julia Middleton 2, Caroline Allison 2. Time: 40.3.

Backstroke: Mary Gibson 1, Sarah Beadel 2, Carolyn Casely 3. Time: 37.5.

Butterfly: Angela Davidson 1, Kate Robins 2, Carolyn Casely, Elizabeth Bell 3 equal. Time: 15.5.

Senior: Medley: Jill Clarke 1, Nicola Hudson 2, Carmen Babington 3. Time: 53.1.

Freestyle: Jill Clarke 1, Carmen Babington 2, Sarah Bush 3. Time: 27.6.

Breaststroke: Jill Clarke 1, Nicola Hudson 2, Margaret Braggins 3. Time: 36.8.

Backstroke: Jill Clarke 1, Carmen Babington 2, Nicola Hudson 3. Time: 36.0.

Butterfly: Jill Clarke 1, Nicola Hudson 2, Margaret Braggins 3. Time 13.9.

We were fortunate that we struck a fine day for the Athletic Sports. The programme ran to time; this is due to the endless organising done by the physical education staff. Five records fell through the day's events; this is due to the strong competiion in championship events.

Once again our representatives at the Christchurch Inter-Schools competition performed credibly, many girls made the finals and we obtained a number of placings. The intermediates showing their talent to the full. Philippa Townshend was outstanding in winning both the intermediate 800 metres and the long jump. Rosemary Burn had an exciting win in the senior· 400 metres.

We had a small team competing in the South Island Secondary Schools Championships in Oamaru which was held for the second time. This fixture will no doubt increase in popularity once it has-become more established and become a major event.

Open: 100 Yards Freestyle: Jill Clarke 1, Carmen Babington 2, Nicola Hudson 3. Time: 57.4.

Water Stunt: Sarah Bush 1, Carmen Babington, Philippa Ayling 2 equal, Antonia Allison 3.

House Crocodile: Matipo 1, Rata 2, Kowhai 3.

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ATHLETICS Back Row (left to right) Cindy Rose, Rosemary Weston, Julie Irvine, Rosemary Gardiner, Mary Gibson, Elisabeth Booth, Juliet Cooke, Wendy Brand.

Middle Row: Lorrine Eggleston, Alison Byrch, Penelope Burn, Penelope Jaggar, Fiona Wood, Susan Vickery, Margot Chaffey, Lucinda Prentice, Jan Broadhead.

Front Row: Maryann Steel, Sarah Beadel, Charlotte Scott, Nicola Hudson (Capt), Rosemary Becket (V. Capt), Philippa Townshend, Rosemary Burn, Kate Robins.

I would like to thank my deputy, Rosemary Beckett, for her continual support and enthusiasm.

This year we travelled to Timaru to combine with Boys' High in a triangular tournament competing against Timaru and Waitaki Girls' and Boys' High Schools. The rain had deadened ·the track somewhat, accounting for the absence of outstanding performances.

In the winter term we had athletics fitness on Monday mornings. Mrs Rigg set out a circuit training programme which proved to be a great deal of fun and very beneficial. I am sure this activity encouraged many juniors to appreciate the basics of athletics.

We have six girls competing in the New Zealand Secondary Schools Championships held at Auckland in December. The team will be accompanied by Jeff Bailey who will act as manager/coach and will be of tremendous help to the team.

NICOLA HUDSON, Captain.

School Sports Records: Philippa Townshend, Intermediate Long Jump, 5.16 metres. Intermediate 800 Metres, 2 minutes 25.2 seconds.

Sally-Anne Carter, Senior Shot Put, 10.23 metres.

Nicola Hudson, Senior Discus, 35.54 metres.

Rosemary Gardiner, Open Javelin, 26.18 metres.

Champions: Senior Champion: Rosemary Burn; runnerup, Rosemary Gardiner.

Intermediate Champion: Philippa Townshend; runner-up, Kate Robins.

Junior Champion: Penelope Burn; runner-up, Cindy Rose.

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Inter-Secondary School Team: Junior: Penelope Burn, Jan Broadhead, MaryAnne Steel, Lorraine Eggleston, Margot Chaffey, Penelope Jaggar, Cindy Rose, Alison Wise.

Intermediate: Philippa Townshend, Kate Robins, Mary Gibson, Juliet Cooke, Alison Byrch, Lucinda Prentice, Sarah Beadel, Charlotte Scott.

Senior: Rosemary Burn, Susan Vickery, Vicki Brand, Fiona Wood, Elizabeth Booth, Rosemary Gardiner, Rosemary Weston, Sally-Anne Carter, Nicola Hudson, Julie Irvine, Wendy Brand.

Awards: Colours Re-awarded: Rosemary Burn, Rosemary Beckett, Sarah Beadel, Nicola Hudson.

Colours Awarded: Philippa Townshend, Charlotte Scott.

Pockets Re-awarded: Susan Vickery, SallyAnne Carter, Mary Gibson, Lucinda Prentice.

Pocket·s Awarded: Rosemary Weston, Elizabeth Booth, Fiona Wood, Julie Irvine, Kate Robins, Penelope Burn.

The continual will to practice during such a wet season can be attributed to the persuasive abilities of the coaches, Miss Mangos, Mrs Webster, Mrs Souter and Mrs Rigg. Vicki and I are very grateful for all the time they gave to coach the teams. Thanks must also go to the reserves. Finally I wish future teams the best of luck.

NETBALL TEAMS

'A' Team: (GS) Susan Martin, (GA) Vicki Brand, (WA) Christine Byrch, (C) Kate Robins, (WD) Elizabeth Brown, (GD) Nicola Robinson, (GK) Nicola Hudson (captain).

'B' Team: (GS) Kim Regan (GA) Wendy Brand, (WA) Annabel Wil~on, (C) Judith Hamilton (captain), (WD) Nicola Power, (GD) Arihia Ruwhiu, (GK) Antonia Allison.

'C' Team: (GS) Caroline Allison, (GA) Sally Cartridge, (WA) Marina Ruwhiu, (C) Carolyn Casely, (WD) Karen Little (captain), (GD) Janet Scott, (GK) Mandy Woods.

'D' Teaim: (GS) Susan Bloomberg, (GA) Kennys McKay, (WA) Candy Elder, (C) Vicki Smart, (WD) Joanne McFadden (captain), (GD) Iona Robertson, (GK) Julie Irvine.

'E' Team: (GS) Wendy Shellock (captain), (GA) Vicki Armstrong, (WA) Lucinda Prentice, (C) Bronwyn Hedgecock, (WD) Jennifer Rivers (GD) Juliet Shadbolt, (GK) Kathleen Mowat.

'F' Team: (GS) Susan Greensladt?, (GA) Wendy C~rtridge, (WA) Lucy Murchison, (C) Su~an Smith, (WD) Sara Donaldson, (GD) Claire Baker, (GK) Vicki Davis (captain).

Reserves: Andra Stewart, Rosemary Goodwin, Geraldine Wyles, Tracy Allan, Sally Flynn, Elizabeth Drayton.

Third Form 'A': (GS) Maryanne Murray, (GA) Gillian Spooner, (WA) Elizabeth Page, (C) Maq~ot Ferguson, (WD) Chrys Horn, (GD) Juliet Anderson (captain, (GK) Jacquqi Rubber.

Reserves: Annie Hough, Maryanne Steel.

Third Form '8': (GS) Cushla Murchison, (GA) Nicola Gibson, (WA) Belinda Allison, (C) Margot Chaffey (captain, (WO) Kathryn Barlow, (GD) Sonya Diver, (GK) Anita Ward.

Reserves: Margot Alexander, Sara Hope.

NETBALL Unfortunately this year the weather prevented the rounds being completed. An enjoyable season was experienced despite the high ratio of practices to games. All teams must be congratulated on their sustained enthusiasm.

We had many girls trying for teams; it is good to see so many willing to play.

Unfortunately we cannot put everyone in a team. However I hope the people who missed out are willing to try again next year.

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and very enjoyable. We played so~e. of our best games of the season, cornbmmg well and never giving up.

CRANMER NETBALL Cranmer netball once again proved to be very valuable as a means of ga~ning experience. All three teams competed with some success. The 'B' team once again won their section and progressed through to the semi-finals; this was a very fine effort. Consideration for second grade next season must be a distinct prospect.

The 'A' team improved a great deal in the second round; every game was even and hard fought. Andra Stewart prnved to be a good substitute when Vicki Brand left for America at mid-term.

This year we had three girls - Christine Byrch, Nicola Robinson and Elizabeth Brown - in the Canterbury under 17 trials. Christine and Nicola gained selection; Christine successfully captained the team. Marina Ruwhiu was a third grade trialist.

RESULTS v. Greymouth High, won 20-9. v. Bayfield, won 19-16. v. Southland G.H.S., won 25-19. v. Geraldine, won 22-10. v. Hillmorton, won 28-8.

Quarter-Final: v. Dunstan, lost 11-20.

AWARDS Colours Re-awarded: Vicki Brand, Nicola Hudson.

Colours Awarded: Christine Byrch, Susan Martin Nicola Robinson, Elizabeth Brown.

Pock~t Awarded: Kate Robins.

Whistles: Robyn Newton, Joanne McFadden, Janet Scott.

NICOLA HUDSON, Captain.

QUADRANGULAR TOURNAMENT We were to host the tournament this year. Unfortunately the Christchurch weather played havoc with the hockey field which was completely under water.

The teams arrived on the Sunday but returned home the following day as the prospect of any matches being played was nil.

SOUTH ISLAND SECONDARY SCHOOLS' NETBALL TOURNAMENT The tournament was held in Christchurch from Tuesday, 6th September to Friday the 9th. Arihia had taken Vicki's place in the team and Kim Regan was our reserve.

We stayed in Cranmer for the week and cycled to Hagley for our games, taking with us plenty of biscuits and dried fruit to eat between games. The quality and quantity of food which we consumed may be one of the reasons for our success. We won our section, unbeaten, meeting Dunstan in the quarter-final. As was the case throughout the week the weather was dreadful, with hail and cold winds. We were beaten by Dunstan but I would like. to congratulate the team for their fine effort and good spirits.

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NETBALL Back Row (left to right) Arihia Ruwhiu, Kim Regan, Nicola Robinson, Kate Robins.

Front Row: Elizabeth Brown, Nicola Hudson (Capt), Christine Byrch, Susan Martin.

WEDNESDAY RESULTS 'A' Team: v. Rangiora, won 31-21. v. Papanui, won 30-15. v. St Mary's, won 1-0. v. Rangi Ruru, drew 20-20.

'B' Tea1Jn: v. Rangiora, lost 14-30. v.Burnside, won 24-13. v. Rangi Rum, lost 18-22. v. Girls' High, won 29-16.

'C' Team: v. McKillop, lost 10-29. v. Lincoln, won 26-20. v. Burnside, won 32-1. v. Mairehau, won 21-12. v. Girls' High, lost 16-25.

'D' Team: v. McKillop, lost 12-21. v. St Mary's, won 15-13. v. Lincoln, won 12-8. v. Girls' High, won 19-17. v. Rangiora, lost 13-16.

'E' Team: v. McKillop, lost 8-12. v. Papanui, won 20-14. v. Lincoln, won 30-22. v. Girl's High, won 29-8. v. Mairehau, won 13-12.

'F' Team: v. McKillop, won 11-6. v. Burnside, won 21-2. v. Girls' High, won 20-2. v. Mairehau, won 10-3. v. Rangi Rum, drew 9-9.

Third 'A' Team: v. McKillop, lost 4-19. v. Lincoln, won 15-9. v. Burnside, lost 15-17. v. Mairehau, drew 19-19. v. Girls' High, lost 15-19.

Third 'B' Tearo: v. Rangi Rum, won 9-6. v. St Mary's, drew 10-10. v. Lincoln, won 20-12. v. McKillop, lost 10-26.

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Hockey Teams.

'A' Team: Joanne James (G), Juliet Fry (LB), Wendy Jenkins (RB), Julie Newton (RH), Rosemary Gardiner (CH, Vice-Captain), Jane Jenkins (LH), Susan Vickery (RW, Captain), Nicola Heap (Rl), Mary Gibson (CF), Adrienne Wright (LI, Rosemary Burn (LW).

'B' Team: P. Moody, R. Peterson, S. Harper, J. Devine, S. Beadel, J. Clarke, N. Weston, C. Harris, B. Bush (Captain), B. Stapylton-Smith, A. Chittenden.

'C' Team: R. de Lambert, C. Harman, A. Retallick, T. Watson, A. Gunn, K. Larnder, A. Bird, J. Utley, S. Elder, N. George (Captain), L. Hill.

'D' Team: J. Edmond, A. Reese, K. Woodward, P. Howarth, J. Fisher, J. Duckworth, F. Booth, K. Watson, C. Averill, A. Brych, J. Broadhead.

Third Form Team: R. Clarke, B. Innes, J. Lohrey, L. Eggleston, L. Rouse, R. James, S. Ashton, T. Menzies, F. Gardiner, N. Wakeman, P Burn.

Reserves: M. Vryenhock, S. Toomer, N. Wiersma, A. Kerr, R. Perkins.

HOCKEY 1977

Quadrangular Tournament St Margaret's was to be the host for this year's tournament. Although it was raining at the time of their departure, Columba, Craighead and St Hilda's set out foi- Christchurch, assured by the weather report that the rain would stop.

However this did not happen and the tournament was abandoned soon after their arrival, much to everyone's disappointment. .

Later in Oreseason, Columba returned to Christchurch to compete against Rangi Ruru, so we took the opportuniy of playing against f them too. Despite the bad weather affi ground conditions, both teams appeared evenly matched but Columba emerged the winners after a tricky deflection of the ball into the goal. Despite the loss, the 'A' team benefitted greatly from ~his extra practice.

As the results show, all teams competed extremely well once again, although, owing to unsettled weather, the full competition could not be completed. However, in the four rounds of the Wednesday competition that we did play in, the 'A', 'B', 'C' and 'D' teams won every game, the 3rd - all but one· game, and the 'B' team also put up a good fight. The 'A' team was comprised of the same members as last year, except for the goalie, and this proved to be a good advantage at the beginning of the season.

For the first time in many years we were able to complete the House hockey matches with Kowhai emerging the winner. The field however was extremely wet and hampered a lot of the play.

Congratulations must go to Rosemary Gardiner who was chosen for the 'K Cup' trials, and to Mary Gibson, Lorrraine Rouse and Sarah Beadle, who were chosen for the Canterbury Secondary Schools' under 16 team.

Finally I would like to thank Miss Morgan for the tremendous amount of time she has put into the coaching of all the hockey teams. Without her expert coaching and advice, St Margaret's could never have achieved the success it did in this year's competition.

Secondary School Girls' Tournament This year St Margaret's chose to go to Invercargill for the tournament, although not without some apprehension concerning the weather. Fortunately Southland put on three days of perfect weather, providing very good conditions for the matches. St Margaret's played extremely well and won all games in their section. This meant the 63

team played in the final against Darfield.

Despite the fact that several of our team members were not feeling in the best of health, we put up a strong fight but Darfield was the stronger team and led three goals to one at the final whistle.

A special thank you to all the parents and friends who helped the team raise the large sum of money needed for the tournament, and to those parents who fed, transported and supported the team on the sideline at Invercargill. Also thank you to our two reserves Bridget and Catherine, and to Rosemary Gardiner, my vice-captain.

Third Form Team: v. Rangi Ruru; won 8-0. vv. Girls' High, won 6-0. v. McKillop, won 2-1. v. Papanui, lost 0-3.

Awards Colours Re-awarded: A. Wright, J. Jenkins, R. Gardiner, S. Vickery.

Colours Awarded: R. Burn, M. Gibson, N. Heap, W. Jenkins, J. Newton, B. Bush.

Hockey Whistles: R. Gardiner, W. Jenkins, A. Wright, J. Newton.

SUSAN VICKERY, Captain.

HOCKEY Back Row (left to right) Catherine Harris, Wendy Jenkins, Nicola Heap, Adrienne Wright, Mary Gibson, Julie Newton, Joanne James.

Front Row: Bridget Bush, Juliet Fry, Susan Vickery (Capt), Rosemary Gardiner (V. Capt), Jane Jenkins, Rosemary Burn.

SOFTBALL

which has a great deal to offer to the participant and this accounts for the enjoyment which players experience.

As can be seen by the results all teams were very successful. This success is due to the time and valuable coaching which Miss Mangos, Miss Crossan and Miss Clark have given.

NICOLA HUDSON, Captain.

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RESULTS 'A' Team: v. Riccarton, won 1-0. v. Rangi Ruru, won 12-4. v. Papanui, lost 12-20. v. Burnside, won 16-13. v. Sacred Heart, won 8-6.

'B' Team: v. Girls' High, won 10-4. v. Rangi Ruru, won 18-10. v. Hillmorton, won 20-5. v. Riccarton, won 14-8. v. Villa Maria, won 24-12.

'C' Team: v. Burnside, won 23-4. v. Rangi Ruru, won 25-0. v. Avonside, won 28-20. v. St Mary's, won 24-0. v. Aranui, won 1-0.

Third 'A' Team: v. Riccarton, won 18-4. v. Hagley, lost 11-25. v. Villa Maria, won 30-19. v. Rangi Ruru, won 21-13. v. Burnside, lost 1-12.

Third 'B' Team: v. Aranui, won 1-0. v. St Mary's, won 33-10. v. Middleton Grange, won 40-13. v. Sacred Heart, won 30-5.

Softball Awards Colours Re-awarded: Nicola Hudson.

Pockets Awarded: Rosemary Burn, Karen Little, Julie Newton, Jacqueline Mander, Janet Scott.

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'A' Team: Andra Stewart, Janet Scotti, Rosemary Burn, Marina Ruwhiu, Jacqueline Mander, Nicola Hudson (Captain), Kirsty Watson, Julie Newton, Karen Little.

'B' Team: Nicola Power, Kate Robins, Susan Vickery (Captain), Fiona Wood, Janet Brimicombe, Alison Byrch, Susan Smith, Benita Heard, Tracy Watson.

'C' Team: Julie Wilkinson, Anne Retallick, Josephine Little, Janine Duckworth, Sally Cartridge, Annabel Carter, Felicity Booth, Wendy Jenkins (Captain), Jennifer Fisher.

Reserves: Jennifer Rivers, Gaynor Cloughley, Wendy Cartridge, Anne Wakeman, Sarah Fergusson, Philippa Howarth, Tamara Watson.

Third Form 'A' Team: Robyn Wilkinson, Penelope Burn, Margot Ferguson (Captain), Juliet Anderson, Kate Marchant, Lorrine Eggleston, Kui Tatatu, Sonya Diver, Margot Alexander.

Third Form 'B' Team: Jacqui Hubber, Margot Chaffey (Captain), Melanie Styche, Bronwyn Innes, Cindy Rose, Penny McKay, Alison Tyson, Bridget Broom, Anna Thomson.

Reserves: Virginia Wilson, Felicity Caird, Kathryn Barlow, Robyn Perkins, Rhonda Simpson, Louise Holder, Tiffany Menzies.

SOFTBALL Back Row (left to right) Julie Newton, Janet Scott, Kirsty Watson, Jacqueline Mander.

Front Row: Karen Little, Marina Ruwhiu, Nicola Hudson (Capt), Andra Stewart, Rosemary Burn.

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LIFE SAVING NOTES This season St. Margaret's was again awarded the Peterson Cup for the high school in the Canterbury area with ihe most life-savings awards, and also the Sir Henry Wigram Cup for the school or club with the most awards within the Canterbury area. Despite the rearrangement of the life-saving awards, the girls still managed capably. We would not have been so successful if it were not for the enthusiastic help of Mrs Webster. My thanks also to my deputy, Philippa Ayling for her reliability and dedication to this sport.

Congratulatio•ns to all girls who gained awards. Please keep up the enthusiasm, as it is a very useful and worthwhile spo!"t.

CARMEN BABINGTON, Captain.

Awards 1976-77

Resuscitation Certificate: 41.

Intermediate Star: 36.

Bar to Intermediate Star: 10.

Bronze Medallion: 13.

Bar to Bronze Medallion: 12.

Junior Instructor's Certificate: 8.

Senior Instructor's Certificate: 5.

Bronze Cross: 13.

Bar to Bronze Cross: 15.

Award of Merit: 20.

Bar to Award of Merit: 6.

Distinction: 6.

Diploma of the Society: 9.

Winning House: Rata.

Pockets Awarded: Philippa Ayling, Vicki Ayling, Carmen Babington, Val McKenzie, Antonia Allison, Lucinda Allison.

Colours Awarded: Julie Booth, Victoria Cuzens, Nicola Dobson, Wendy Fox, Suzanne Wood, Philippa Ayling, Carmen Babington, Nicola Heap, Margaret Braggins.

LIFE SAVING (Left to right) Philippa Ayling (V. Capt), Margaret Braggins, Nicola Heap, Carmen Babington (Capt).

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TENNIS

Inter-school matches began in th~ third term with four teams entered in the competition. Unfortunately the 'B' and 'C' teams did not complete their rounds. Each team did extremely well in its section.

This year we began well by winning all our matches at the Quadrangular Tournament, which was hosted by Craighead.

The standard of sportsmanship and play was very high, and this made the tournament so much fun. We were extremely fortunate with the weather, which was beautifully hot for most of our stay. :Jn behalf of the team I would like to 1hank Mrs Webster for travelling with us, and for giving us so much enthusiastic support and confidence throughout the tournament.

One of the highlights of the tennis year is the match against the Old Girls. Only once since 1961 has the present Girls' team won the cup. This year we felt we were the 'underdogs' again but we Ii1et the opposition with great determination! To our delight we secured the cup for the second time. A beautiful morning tea was provided at the presentation of the c11p.

TENNIS

(Left to right) Susan Martin (Capt), Nicola Robinson, Rosemary Gardiner, Angela Reese.

thank Miss Morgan for the support, wisdom, and enthusiasm which she gave us all, throughout the season.

I hope tennis will continue to be a popular sport. I wish all future players the best of luck .and I hope you will receive a lot of enjoyment from the sport.

which brought to a close a very happy morning. I do hope this tradition continues.

With the continuation of House Tennis and Tennis Championships this year, the overall sound standard of tennis has been maintained.

We were all sad to say goodbye to our captain, Vicki Brand, .at mid-year and she has been greatly missed. I would like to

SUSAN MARTIN, Captain.

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BADMINTON (Left to right) Barbara Starky, Janet Brimicombe, Penelope Tait, Julie Brimicombe (Capt).

This season has seen some very exciting matches, one being the 'B' team versus the 'C' team, where the 'C's really showed us what they were made of and beat the 'B' team by 3 :2. Another notable match was the Staff versus the 'A' team, where we were given the chance to see our coaches and several other staff members put their methods into practice. This proved to be a long and exciting match with the Staff winning 3:2 by a very narrow margin. I hope this will continue to be an annual event.

The marked improvement seen in all our players throughout the season must be attributed to our three coaches. We owe many thanks to Mrs Andre, Dr Mann and Mr Summerlee for giving up so much of their time to coach us. Volleyball has never had so much encouragement before.

VOLLEYBALL This season, owing to the enthusiasm of the participants, the increased indoor facilities and the guidance of our three coaches, volleyball has had the chance to develop more than ever before. We have again been able to field three teams, but a new grading system for Inter-school Competition has put the 'A' team in to the 'B' grade and the 'B' and 'C' teams into the 'C' grade.

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VOLLEYBALL Back Row (left to right) Sarah Beadel, Vicki Wilkinson, Juliet Shadbolt, Mary Gibson.

Front Row: Joanne McFadden, Bridget Stapylton-Smith (Capt), Anne Fisher.

Results 'A' Tea•m: v. Girls' High, won by default. v. Villa Maria, lost 0-3. v. Aranui B, lost 1-3. v. Aranui C, won 3-0. v. Villa Maria B, won 3-0. v. Sacred Heart A, lost 2-3.

'B' Team: v. Hillmorton B, won by default. v. Aranui D, won 3-1. v. S.M.C. C, lost 2-3. v. Hillmorton A, won 3-1. v. Rangi Ruru A, lost 2-3.

'C' Team: v Hillmorton B, .lost 0-3. v. S.M.C. B, won 3-2. v. Aranui D, won 3-0. v. Hillmorton A, won 3-1.

Volleyball Awards Pockets: B. Stapylton-Smith, M. Gibson, J. McFadden.

Finally, I would like to thank Vicki Wilkinson and Joanne McFadden for their help and encouragement. Good luck to next year's teams; I hope you will enjoy it as much as we have done.

BRIDGET STAPYLTON-SMITH, Captain.

Teams 'A' Team: Bridget Stapylton-Smith (Captain), Vicki Wilkinson, Joanne McFadden, Juliet Shadbolt, Anne Fisher, Mary Gibson, Sarah Beadel.

'B' Team: Sandra Harper (Captain), Anne Chittenden, Carmen Babington, Catherine Gilmour, Catherine Harman, Sally Elder, Kennys McKay. 'C' Team: Gillian O'Grady, Kathryn Retallick (Captains), Judith Hamilton, Helen Duckworth, Susan Wilkinson, Karen Weaver.

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Teams 'A' Teaim: Nicola Robinson, Rosemary Gardiner, Angela Reese, Susan Martin.

'B' Team: Elizabeth Brown, Nicola Heap, Juliet Fry, Wendy Brand, Adrienne Wright, Lucy Murchison, Catherine Harris, Susan Murchison.

'C' Team: Jane Jenkins, Penelope Tait, Bridget Bush, Jennifer Weston, Antonia Allison, Virginia Bush, Claire Baker, Cecile Tait.

Reserve: Caroline Allison.

Third Fonn Team: Julia Chennels, Angela Kerr, Cushla Murchison, Felicity Gardiner, Marianne Murray, Nicola Wakeman, Lucy Allardyce, Elizabeth Harrison.

Results 'A' Team: v. Lincoln, won 6-0. v. Avonside, lost 1-5. v. Rangi Rum, won 6-0. v. Sacred Heart, won 5-1. v. Linwood, won 5-1.

'B' Team: v. Burnside, won 4-0. v. Rangi Ruru, won 3-1. v. Mairehau, won 4-0. v. Linwood, won 3-1. v. Lincoln, won 4-0. v. A vonside, won 4-0.

'C' Team: v. Burnside, won 4-0. v. Papanui, won 3-1.

Bye. v. Riccarton, won 4-0. v. Villa Maria, lost by default. v. Middleton Grange, won 4-0.

Third Fonn: Bye. v. Papanui, drew 29-29. v. Burnside, won 4-0. v. Villa Maria, won 29-23. v. Rangi Ruru, lost 1-2.

I wish to congratulate my sister, Janet, for winning the Canterbury girls' doubles, the mixed doubles and being runner-up in the singles. My special thanks goes to my mother, Mrs Brimicombe, for coaching Forms One and Two and many girls from the Senior School. She has also transported teams and been the source of a great deal of encouragement. I am grateful to the team members for their good standard of play and for their interest in the sport, to my vice-captain, Barbara Starky, for her support and especially to Chris Raey whose coaching of teams on Monday nights was truly beneficial.

JULIE BRIMICOMBE, Captain.

Awards Colours Re-awarded: J. R. Brimicombe.

Colours Awarded: J. M. Brimicombe, Penelope Tait.

Pockets Awarded: Barbara Starkey, Helen Harrison.

'A' Team: J. R. Brimicombe, J. M. Brimicombe, P. Tait, B. Starkey.

'B' Team: M. Braggins, J. Wilkinson, M. Styche, H. Harrison.

Reserves: B. Minty, L. Mulligan.

SQUASH This year we managed to enter two teams in the inter-school squash competitions - a sure indication of its rising popularity as a school sport. Unfortunately, the weather was a fiendish agent against us and the other win~er sports teams, allowing only about half the rounds to be played. Nevertheless a great amount of fun and enjoyment was gained by each member.

It is a fascinating game to play, and it would be super to see more girls involving themselves with it next year.

Many thanks to Canon Taylor for all his encouragement and for arranging practices at the High School Old Boys' courts.

Good luck to all next year!

Tennis Awards Colours Reawarded: Nicola Robinson, Rosemary Gardiner.

Colours Awarded: Susan Martin.

Pocket Rea warded: Elizabeth Brown.

Pockets Awarded: Angela Reese, Nicola Heap, Juliet Fry.

BADMINTON This year has seen a tremendous growth in the popularity of badminton. Two clubs were necessary for girls wishing to play, and two teams were entered in this year's competition. Although a win was not achieved, all games were played with determination and good spirit.

ANNA ARCHIBALD, Captain.

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SQUASH (Left to right) Catherine Harrison, Robyn Newton, Anna Archibald, Catherine Gilmour, Canon Taylor.

The grading and the difficulties in the competition were slightly different from last year and consequently there were 130 entries in one grade and 5 in another.

Everybody worked hard and the results were good. K. Robins was placed 6th in Grade 5, J. Hepple was 7th in Grade 6 and C. Caseley was placed 4th in Grade 7.

The third term appeared very quickly, and so did exams, but after these everyone was ready to learn new skills including flick flaks, walkovers, and movements on the uneven bars. Miss Mangos drew up a plan which gave all the girls aims to work for, and many goals were reached before the term ended.

Katrina Mclnt0sh, an old girl of the School, joined the staff as a physical education teacher at the beginning of term three. The Club was pleased to see her back and hopes that she will be able to share her knowledge of gymnastics with everyone.

SPORTS GYMNASTICS 1977 has seen a major change in the gym club with the dividing of the two types of gymnastics into separate clubs although they still continue to meet together on Tuesday nights.

A few members of the club joined together in a short tumbling routine for the P.T.A. meeting held in the middle of the second term. Unfortunately the club has not had any more opportunities to join together in displays.

The gym groups and their instructors began meeting at the beginning of the second term. The groups were small but the improvement seen was encouraging so the practices were continued into the third term.

Unfortunately the number of competitions available to sports gymnasts is slowly dwindling, and so the only opportunity the g\rls had to show their competitive ability-was in the secondary schools' gymnastic competition held in August.

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Lastly, I would like to thank Miss Mangos for all her help and Bridget StapyltonSmith for her continued support. I would also like to wish everyone the best of luck for next year.

Grade 6: St Margaret's A: M. Chaffey, J. Hepple, K. Hutchinson, C. Grigg.

St Margaret's B: P. Dallison, M. Ferguson, P. McKay, B. Stapylton-Smith.

Grade 7: St Margaret's A: P. Burn, C. Caseley, E. Gilroy, A. Byrch.

St Margaret's B: J. Rivers, C. Prentice.

SARAH BUSH, Captain.

Awards Colours Rea warded: Sarah Bush.

Pockets Awarded: Karen Little, Kate Robins, Bridget Stapylton-Smith.

Secondary School Teams Grade 5: Kate Robins.

SPORTS GYMNASTICS (Left to right) Julie Hepple, Kate Robins, Kim Hutchinson, Margot Smith, Sarah Bush (Capt), Bridget StapletonSmith (V. Capt), Margot Chaffey, Karen Little.

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for a scarf display. They were well received when they performed at the National Rhythmical Sportive Gymnastics Championships, while M. Wynter-Smith and L. Smythe competed in the Women's B Grade section, and C Newburgh, an Old Girl, competed in the International grade.

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In the Canterbury Championships, C. Smythe and M. Wynter-Smith were placed second and third respectively, and C. Summers, competing in the Girls' B grade, was second.

In the Secondary Schools' Championships our teams performed extremely well, with junior and intermediate grades gaining first place, and the senior, second.

girls themselves to see their talents developing.

At the end of the year three girls, C. Smythe, C. Summers and J. West performed in a rhythmical gymnastics display in Nelson.

The success of rhythmical gymnastics this year has been due to the encouragement and coaching given by Miss Mangos, Miss Mackintosh and Miss Newburgh. We have also been privileged to use the video-tape equipment which has helped to improve our standard of performance.

We would like to thank all those who have participated in, encouraged and supported rhythmical gymnastics and hope that next year will prove just as success• ful.

CHRISTINE SMYTHE, Captain.

Team Members Junior: J. Gray, S. Hope, R., James, A. Parker, C. Rose, N. Roxburgh, B. Symthe.

Intermediate: J. Bird, A. Hazley-Jones, J. Middleton, C. Summers, J. West.

Senior: C. Smythe, H. Stanley, M. Wynter-Smith.

The most enjoyable display this year was given by the younger gymnasts, one Saturday morning. They performed their own exercises to a group of parents ·rnd grandparents who were as delighted as the

Colours Re-awarded: Christine Smythe.

Colours Awarded: Michelle Wynter-Smith.

Pocket Reawarded: Caroline Summers.

MODERN GYMNASTICS

(Leftto right) Sara Hope, Andrea Hazley-Jones, Christine Smythe (Capt), Michelle Wynter-Smith (V. Capt), Joanne West, Caroline Summers.

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TABLE TENNIS (Left to right) Rosalind Robinson, Jennifer Weston, Susan Wilkinson, Vicki Wilkinson.

JUNIOR SCHOOL GAMES NOTES Swimming: The Sports were held on Thursday, 3rd March. It was a reasonably fine day but unfortunately not very warm.

The number of Springfield Road girls passing the deep end test continues to rise; the daily swim is obviously beneficial.

TABLE TENNIS Table tennis started off well at the beginning of the season. Mr Twidle gave us coaching on Tuesday nights, and was rather perturbed when some of the players managed to beat him. The players' standard improved a great deal as the season progressed. However, owing to bad weather and wins by default, potentially good players did not get much of a chance to play. Nevertheless we did play four games. The 'A' team came first in their grade and the 'B' team came second.

Results: 50 Yards Freestyle, Forms I & II: Terry Foster.

50 Yards Breaststroke, Forms I & II: Terry Foster.

50 Yards Backstroke, Forms I & II: Terry Foster.

Diving, Forms I & II: Katherine Heyward.

Championships, Standard 3 & 4: Monique McLaren (15 points); runner-up, Tacey Gormack (7 points).

Championships, Forms I & II: Terry Foster (15 points); runner-up, Sarah Weston (9 points).

VICKI WILKINSON, Captain.

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Athletics: The Sports were held at school on Thursday, 17th November. A very strong nor' wester blew throughout the afternoon and it was very difficult for the competitors. No records were broken but there were many close and exciting finishes. The relay teams had plenty of time to practise baton changing on the circular track, and great enthusiasm was shown by most of the teams. We would like to thank Dr Weston, Messrs Ashton and Downs for judging and Mrs R. S. Newton for presenting the prizes.

Results: Championship, 13 Years: Kerri Robertson (25 points); runners-up, Kate Eveston and Emma Cottrell (7 points).

Championship, 12 Years: Virginia Owen (16 points); runner-up, Susannah Gin (14 points).

Championship, 11 Years: Emma Harmsworth (23 points); runner-up, Carrie Campbell (6 points).

Championship, 10 Years: Nicola Rowlatt (20 points); runner-up, Bridget Thomson (8 points).

Championship, 9 Years: Victoria Templeton, (15 points).

50 Metres, 8 Years: Sarah Sunderland.

50 Metres, 7 Years: Nicola Currie.

50 Metres, 6 Years: Arayna Robertson.

50 Metres, 5 Years: Sharon Yee.

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Netball: The Mary Weathered Trophy was played at school on three Mondays during term II. This is proving very satisfactory because it means the teams play three matches each day. We would like to thank Elizabeth Brown and Nicola Robinson, members of the 'A' team, for giving up their time to coach the teams during the lunch hour.

One afternoon Southbridge teams visited us. We played several matches and Southbridge won them all - afterwards they all had afternoon tea.

Tennis: This game is becoming increasingly popular with the Standard 3 and 4 and Form I and II girls. It is a difficult game to learn, but it is very evident that more effort is being made to improve the standard of play. Class lessons are greeted with more enthusiasm and it is hoped that in the future we shall be able to arrange games with other schools.

JUNIOR SCHOOL SOFTBALL Softball: Teams were chosen from Form I and II this year. In the third term we played several times against teams from Rangi Ruru and also against Aorangi School.

The Form I team, in particular, showed remarkable improvement losing their first game by a large margin and winning the last game easily.

Mary Weathered Rosebowl Results 1st St Marks A (14 points).

2nd S.M.C. A (11 points).

3rd equal Selwyn House A, Rangi Rum A (8 points).

House Matches 1st Kowhai (10 points).

2nd Manuka (8 points).

3rd Konini (6 points).

'A' Team: Tania McVicar, Kerri Robertson, Rachel Burt, Susan Strouger, J. Fielder (Captain), Terry Foster, Fiona Carney.

The teams were: Fonn II: Kate Weston, Katie Heyward, Fiona Carney, Nicola Smith, Amanda Nuttal, Susan Strouger, Vivien Spooner, Lucy Nelson, Rachel Burt, Diana Larnder, Lynley Brown, Virginia Owen, Sarah Gould.

Fonn I: Sarah Weston, Carrie Campbell, Miranda Mitchell, Marianne Booth, Maryanne Cserepanyi, Angela Lill, Susanna Gin, Sian Bourhill, Tania McVicar, Emma Harmsworth, Kirsten Taylor, Rebecca Sinclair.

Hockey: Three or four practices, one or two games and that was the beginning and end of the hockey season. If it wasn't raining the field was unplayable. Perhaps next year we might be more fortunate.

JUNIOR SCHOOL NETBALL Back Row (left to right) Fiona Carney, Susan Strowger, Terri Foster, Kerri Robertson.

Front Row: Tania McVicar, Jane Fielden, Rachel Burt.

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The two remaining activities are the end of year tramps and the club lunch. We hope to have two tramps, one of which will go up the Edwards River, over Amber Col, over Walker Pass, and down the Rawdon.

The committee would like to thank the staff who have accompanied our various expeditions - Miss Clark, Mr Koopman,

TRAMPING CLUB NOTES The tramping year began with a day in the Broken River area, walking through the cave, which was quite an experience.

Following this, two instruction weekends provided an opportunity especially for new members, to gain valuable river crossing experience. The committee thanks Mr Hardie and Mr Joyce, our instructors, for their expert advice, as we feel it is important that all members have at least a basic knowledge of such an important part of tramping. The first tramp included an ascent of Mt Binza, and the second, a tramp up Sudden Valley, over the Polar Range and down into the Rawdon.

The second term was not a great success as far as tramping was concerned.

Unfortunately a three-day tramp at Queen's Birthday Weekend was abandoned, and a combined day tramp with St Andrew's was postponed because of bad weather. However, a day tramp from 'Dovedale' to Motunau was successful and enjoyable, thanks to the landowners in between these two localities.

The usual after exam tramp provided a pleasant break and airing, with a stroll up to Walker Pass on Saturday and a tramp up Woolshed Hill and along the Savannah Range on Sunday. We had hoped to go right along the range, but were forced down into the Andrews Stream by bad weather.

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Mr and Mrs Soutar, Mr Summerlee, Mr Colley and Miss Blair and especially Miss Begg for her enthusiasm and leadership.

And finally I would like to thank the committee for their assistance and sup-

port, especially Juliet Fry and Nicola Heap, club secretary and treasurer.

CHRISTINE BYRCH, President.

TRAMPING CLUB (Left to right) Judith Hamilton, Kathryn Retallick, Nicola Heap, Nicola Weston, Christine Byrch (President), Juliet Fry (Secretary), Miss Begg.

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SKI TEAM (Left to right) Amanda Vryenhoek, Margot Smith, Anna Archibald, Virigina Bush.

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OriginalContributions A VISIT TO THE FIRE STATION We went on a bus to the fire station and it was fun. We saw the firemen. They showed us how to slide down a pole. The firemen went to a fire while we were there. Justine was a fire lady and we all laughed when she was dressed up. They call their fire engines Pink Panthers and we thought this was funny.

gloves and tell everyone about how cold it is.

I would melt if the sun saw me! I hate the sun! Sometimes I do kind things by going up to Mount Hutt to make snow.

People up there like snow and frost and go skiing on it.

My home is so pretty. You should see it. I am very rich. I have lots and lots of ice pearls and diamonds and money!

So I lead a very happy life.

JULIE DIVER, Age 5.

MARGARET

THE DENTAL NURSES COME TO SCHOOL Today the dental nurses came to our school. They made some of us eat a biscuit. When they had finished, I had a look at Radha's teeth. They were dirty.

Then one of the nurses said to eat the apple. When she had finished the apple I had another look at Radha's teeth. They were clean again.

THE ADVENTURES OF TINGLE MOUSE Once upon a time there was a church mouse called Tingle and he was a poor little fellow for he had nothing to eat, so Tingle had to eat the collection baskets.

He didn't like to eat them, but that's all he had to eat.

On Sunday when the people gave money it would fall straight back into their pockets and the minister was wondering why he wasn't getting any money to help the church, and then he saw the holes in all the baskets so he had to order four more collection baskets. When he ordered them and got them Tingle could not bring himself to chew them up but he had to. So chew, chew, chomp, chomp went Tingle until he had chewed them up once more.

When the old minister saw them he went to the pet shop and got a cat. The eat' s name was Gale and she was very friendly and when she saw Tingle she did not pounce on him but said "Hullow". and "What's your name?"

"My name is Tingle," said Tingle," and "What is your name?"

"Gale," said Gale and they both talked and Tingle told Gale about how he had been naughty and all the other things he had done.

"You see,' said Tingle, "I have nothing to eat and I am too small to be seen so I chew holes in the baskets."

EMILY TEMPLETON, Primer 4, Age 6.

HATTIE THE HEN Once upon a time there lived Hattie the hen. One day Hattie went out to get the mail and when she got to the letterbox she saw an invitation. Oh! an invitation she said. And then she began to open it. She began to read it. And it said, Dear Hattie would you like to come to my birthday party, with love from Rosie.

Hattie jumped up high! I must go to the dress shop and buy a new dress. It seemed to be coming a long time till the party day. But it did come. Hattie was very excited! She rang up the taxi. When she got there she enjoyed herself. After a very exciting day she went happily to bed.

KATHERINE

PICKERING, Std. 1, Age 8.

GIN, Std. 1, Age 8.

JACK FROST I'm ·Jack Frost and I live in a cloud.

It's fun to go round and pinch people's fingers because I like to see them wear 80

"I know," said Gale. "There is a saying 'drink lots of milk and you grow big and strong,' and you could drink my milk."

"That's a good idea," said Tingle so he drank Gale's milk and Tingle got bigger and bigger until he grew so big that the minister was able to see him and the man said, "You poor little mouse". He gave Tingle and himself a cup of coffee, and they all played games and nice things and they all lived happily ever after for many long years and never again did Tingle have to eat the collection baskets or look for food.

shop. She fusses about us children. Both of them give us presents. When we go to stay they love us and care for us like our mother and father.

I love them as much as they love me.

TRACYE GORMACK, Std. 4.

THE OLD CHAIR There was once a very old chair that belonged to a very grumpy family. They grumbled about this and they grumbled about that. It was very annoying for the chair. Now, the chair had a secret that nobody knew; it was magic and anybody who loved and cared for the chair could have as many wishes as he or she wanted.

One day the family grumbled so much, the chair just had to leave. So that night when everything was silent except for a few loud snores, now and then, the chair s.arted walking away. It walked out on to the silent street and then walked and walked for miles and miles. After a long time it saw a cottage about 200 yards away. It walked over to it. When it arrived outside the door it stopped and went to sleep.

Early the next morning the chair awoke with the noise of a door opening. It looked up and saw a dirty, but jolly face.

The man stopped and looked down at the chair in astonishment. And for once in a lifetime the chair spoke. It said, "I am an old chair. I used to belong to a very grumpy family ... and I was wond~ring if you would like to have me." The man's eyes shone. "Oh yes, I would love to have you." So the man took the chair into the house to show his wife and daughter.

The man gave his chair to his daughter for her birthday. She was very pleased.

One day when the chair and the girl were alone, the chair spoke again. This time it said, "Little girl you have been very kind to me and now I must tell you my secret.

I am a magic chair. Whatever you wish will come true."

The first thing the girl wished was to have a new cover for her chair. The chair was very happy. And from then on the family lived happily ever after.

SUSAN MORTENSEN, Std. 4.

GRANDPARENTS My grandfather is very fussy about when to have his meals. He has breakfast at 6.00 a.m., lunch about 11.00 a.m. and tea about 4.00 p.m.

He is also fussy about the lawn and sees there are no leaves· and dog bones on it.

Every morning he will wake me up and give me breakfast on a tray, then he goes and looks at his timber, comes home, lets the dogs out of their run, and watches TV for the rest of the day.

My grandmother is unlike my grandfather in most ways as she is not fussy when her meals are, but goes along with my grandfather. She does all the gardening as well as helping in my Uncle John's

KAREN MARSHALL, Std. 4.

Kim Mullaly, 5M

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THE SUM KING

BEING THE GLOBE

I'll never get my sums all right, Not even if I try all night!

I think they're hard as hard can be And adding-up is not for me!

Wouldn't it be great if I could be the globe! If I were the globe, I could sit on the bookshelf at the back of the classroom all the time and be friends with the plants.

When no-one is in the classroom. we would all talk and have lots of fun. Everytime the pictures above us are changed, we would all get new friends and I would be popular with them all, because, as I wouldn't eat or drink anything, I wouldn't ever become too fat, or too thin, but would stay just the right size.

Every time my class would have a geography lesson, the teacher would pick me up and I would have a swing while she would try to find the place she was talking about. But also there would be a bad thing about the geography lesson, and that is, that if the teacher aked a pupil to find a country, the pupil would come up and poke me somewhere very hard; but that would be forgiven when someone would come up to me at break or lunchtime and give me a swing, which would sometimes go on for a very long time.

All the other maps in the room would get very jealous of me, because they would only be flat, but I would be round, and any way you looked at me, I would still be the same shape.

There would be some bad points as well though - for instance, if I got dirty, I couldn't have a bath, because then I would end up soggy. Also, countries might start disappearing off me. How would you like it if one day you found yourself missing. Australia, or maybe Africa? Just try to imagine it with no Pacific Ocean.

You might even find yc0urselfin the rubbish-tin. So to make sure that that doesn't happen, I would have to try not to work too hard. I bet you don't realise just how much work a globe does. All day long it has to sit on the shelf, and about three times a week it is used. What a strain it would be.

Also, at a very early age a globe starts getting lines on its face, and it must be very weak because it can't even stand up by itself, but it needs a stand to support it.

But here comes the worst part: Some dummy person is walking along. The

If I were a king I'd make a law That one and one and one make four, And seventeen and six is three (or anything I liked, you see?)

And no one ever could object, My sums_would always be correct; For as a king I'd simply say That four and five are twelve today!

But though I'd like to own a throne And make up answers of my own, I'd better let my dream take wingI'll never ever be a king.

TIFFANY BUCKINGHAM, lB.

THE SEA AS A CAT Early in the morning She is sleeping Drifting, quietly, But then, She is wakened from her long sleep by the pitter-patter clitter-clatter of the people who have come to see the sea-cat withdraw to the deeper waters of the ocean of her basket home.

She yowls her annoyance but they pay no heed So, sending herself into lapping waves at their feet She schemes cunningly and withdraws And charges at them in breakers Drenching them with her catty hiss And pleased with herself she purrs and goes back to sleep.

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~eacher asks the person to get the globe for him. The person picks up the globe and trips over his shoe-lace and the first thing the person does is drop the globe.

Because it is cardboard, it doesn't break, but gets a big dent in it. No-one thinks that it can be of any use now, so it is thrown away. What a terrible ending left at the dump to talk to all the other rubbish ..

Now that I think of it, I don't think I really do want to be the globe.

ANN HARMAN, 2T.

She will explode for the slightest reason, And stop at nothing to prove her point.

She must be handled with care and caution.

On the other hand The 'teacher' Can be a grinning Cheshire cat.

Purring with praise.

But if you look closely, That seeming friendly smile has malice in it, As if she's ready to Pounce On her next victim.

A FLY ON THE CLASSROOM WALL One small, black, shiny fly sat on the wall. I watched as its delicate but hairy little legs paced and marched up and down. Then, with a swift jump it was up in the air flying around, down it swooped, up it went - its little wings flapping quickly. It landed on my desk, as if it knew I had observed it. Then, with its tiny silken wings above its head jt did a marvellous pirouette and a backward flip.

Suddenly the little fly was wearing a green tutu and was dancing non-stop in a grand theatre. Around and around the little fly twirled, occasionally giving a backward flip which revealed its 'little green frillies'.

And then, balance regained, it was off again with large puddle-jumps. I started clapping and shouting "Bravo" - it was so fantastically fantastic.

I closed my eyes hoping it would never end and that the 'Margot Fonteyn of the flies' would continue. Then, a noise like a dry carcass being squashed - a horrible dry crunch - came to my ears. I opened my eyes - there was the dear little fly lying dead and mutilated on my desk. I looked up, there was the teacher with a rolled-up book in her hand. She flicked the fly off my desk and crunched it under her large foot. I looked down at my Maths again and continued.

JULIA CHENNELLS, 3L.

Unfortunately my fellow sufferers, The 'teacher' Is not an endangered species.

KATHRYN BARLOW, 3S.

A CHILD'S WISHES Dear Father Christmas, For Christmas I'd like another doll, much nicer than Mary Lou's, and a prettier dress than hers too. I also want a tea set that I can show off to all my friends. Could I also have another colour TV, as the Wilsons next door have got one now, and a big swimming pool so I can spite little Willie next door.

Finally, Santa, please stop Mummy from nagging and screaming and yelling at me and Daddy the whole time.

Love Suzy XXX P.S. Could I also have a dishwasher, an automatic bedmaker, a bedroom tidier and a house cleaner?

KATHRYN BARLOW, 3S.

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THE JOYS OF SUMMER runny nose and red eyes from hayfever -hours under the scorching sun, "sweating it out" as you try to get that inevitable tan.

-sleepless nights from sunburn -being laughed at as you dare show yourself in a bikini -non-stop dieting -thousands of sandfly bites -eating soggy sandwiches and drinking warm soft drink on family picnics.

KATHRYN BARLOW, 3S. -a

THE TEACHER The 'teacher' is like a bomb, Highly unpredictable, extremely uncooperative.

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THE TROUBLES OF A HOUSEWIFE There was a housewife, I once knew, Who lived a life of misery.

Her days were filled with work and aches, Her life was all of dizzery.

Then one day to her great surprise, A roasting pan was delivered.

Excitement mounted, she began to smile.

Her hands, they shook and quivered.

The roasting dish was one so big, To her it was a prize.

Her roasts; tasty and perfect, Her family grew to a size.

Then one day her dreams were shattered, The roasts, she'd cook no more.

For while trying to cut the meat, She fell flat on the floor.

Her family were sad and depressed, For one more roast they wished.

But for the housewife, she was content, For they buried her in her dish.

Andra Stewart, SM

KIM MARSHALL, 3C.

sister used to sit on his knee when they were small and he would tell them about the different moods the sea had, just like a person, the different colours it had and how you could tell how it felt just by looking at it. Sometimes it was a deep calm grey, as though it was thinking, then ot!-ier times it was gay and happy and v. uld chuckle and sparkle as it moved.

Or it would get angry and go black and shout and roar until it was tired then it would drift back and forth slowly until it changed once again. And now her dear sister had gone too. The sea had both her and her Father and now the sea had taken them forever and would never give them up.

She ran downstairs, got Moose from his kennel and ran down to the beach.

Moose loped along beside her till they came to the cove. She buried her head in his fur and sobbed until she felt empty and flat and then she and her dog sat together and watched the cold sea that had taken those that meant the most to her.

JOANNE WEST, 51.

MY SISTER'S KEEPER It was days like this when she missed her sister the most. The sky was a light, misty grey and there was a drizzle of rain now and then. The sea swished slowly and methodically on the cold, wet beach. On a day like today they would have taken Moose, their big, hairy Old English sheepdog, and gone for a slow, dreamy walk up the beach to the cove, the special place where they would sit and talk. Her sister had been more than just a sister to her; she had been a best friend, a buddy, a counsellor. Although a few years older then she was, her sister had always had time to listen, to reason, to sympathise.

They had had so many things in common, but most of all it was their mutual love for the sea that bound them together. All th~ir lives they had lived by the sea, never leaving its side. Their father had been a sailor and had taught them to look on the sea as a friend. When he was drowned their mother couldn't bear to leave the place that reminded them all so much of him. She could remember how she and her 84

A WIND WAS BLOWING A wind was blowing A cold, grey wind, As I walked beside the sea Alone in my world But for the gliding gulls.

Impartially it breathed on all Within its reach And spat salt water Upon me.

One minute it was not there and then next it was; like a conjuring trick. He/she was sitting very heavily in the manner of owls on a dead brapch about eight yards away. He ducked his head twice, swelled to at least three times his original size, subsided and clattered his beak like castanetts. I was fascinated.

Then, without a sound, he launched himself into the air and was transformed from a dumpy heap of feathers into a hunter. He hovered; watching for a movement, and was gone. Next minute he was back again, benign and blinking in our direction. I dared to breathe in for what seemed to be the first time in days.

Now the little owl had frozen also; perhaps some sixth sense or instinct was warning him that all was not as it usually was. He ducked again and was gone. We sat there for several minutes but he did not appear.

"Well, show's over," Peter said. He did not seem to have rusted at all; I was fused into what was apparently a piece of cast iron. It was most unfair, but I would not have missed my first morepork for anything.

We left the bush as we came, softly as possible. When we had gone the bush would once again be silent; perhaps the hunter would come back to his hunting ground.

JENNIFER PICKERING, 51.

I heard in my mind The urgent callCanonic in kindOf the wind, waves and sky As the gulls stalked Flat-footed and clumsy Upon the sand.

As I walked beside the Sea A wind was blowing.

JENNIFER

PICKERING 5J.

"OWLS" Everything was silent, dark and still. A spattering of rain threw itself at the leaves, and, as if in protest, they jumped in a frenzy in a sudden breeze, then once more everything was quiet.

I listened, and heard my own breathing break the air. The atmosphere seemed charged with electricity- anything could happen on a night like this.

All at once I knew someone, or thing, was behind me. I froze, unbreathing, then relaxed at Peter's whisper, jumping again as he touched my shoulder.

"Have you seen them yet?" he breathed in my ear. "I hope this wind doesn't put them off, you're as skitty as a skunk.''

"Do the owls usually come about this time?" I asked. "I haven't seen them yet but I thought I heard something."

"Ssh!" Peter hissed. "Keep quiet - I'm sure of it; they're coming."

We kept quiet. Nothing happened for a long time. I was about to point out to Peter that it was rather a wild owl hunt, and that I was going to be stuck in one position like a statue, when, at last, we heard a small 'Morepork', and there it was.

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FROM ''PERSPECTIVE'' Yesterday, today and tomorrow Time ticks on.

Now there was nothing but silence, save for the gentle swishing of the paddlers digging their oars into the water, sending the long canoe gliding, as if on a thin layer of air. I looked up into a tangle of creepers and trees, hanging over and mingling with each other on the bank.

It was as if all the vegetation was jostling and fighting to grab the first person, pull him into its secrets and quietly devour him. Now and then I was honoured with a sudden glimpse of bright blue sky.

What am I to do?

Where am I to go?

Should I be myself Or play masquerade?

Put up a false front!

Don't be left idle, Deceive!

Don't be an individualBe "one· of the crowd" Go on - and be crushed underfoot, You stupid fool!

Presently we stopped and drew the canoe up on to the shingly bank. Smooth and softly rounded were the stones. A few yards away was the edge of the jungle.

I was surprised that I felt no fear. Should I feel fear? Fear of what? As we entered, darkness oozed out from between the trees' claws, engulfing us. I could feel unknown eyes upon us, waiting, watching.

One day the sun shall finally shine And the rays shall fall upon The new wet trees, and The red flowers shall sparkle.

The rivers shall stretch from the mountains to the sea, And the waves shall crash on the shore, And the soft, wet sand shall slip away at my feet.

The horses shall graze lazily in the sun, My dog shall kick his hind legs up in the air, The leaves shall fly in all directions, And all shall be of love.

ELIZABETH

The men ahead slashed the branches and rotten logs that obstructed our path.

I couldn't see a track. Everywhere I looked was just overchoked with the thriving vegetation, pushing and reaching with its fingers, up, outwards and everywhere.

After ten minutes or so, we came out of the jungle and met up with the river again. To our right were huge round boulders, massive in strength, sitting there, contemplating. We scrambled over them; below us was black water. If you put your hand in it, your skin appeared orange.

DRAYTON, SC.

TAMAN NEGARA MALAYSIA (NATIONAL PARK) He stood there, stock still for a moment before he realised the danger man. Then, with a snort, he was gone, kicking up his heels with a splash and galloping full speed through the shallow but rapid water, slipping and sliding on the stones. He scrambled and fought with his hooves in a desperate attempt to climb the bank - mud spraying over his hairy, coarse body. Before we could blink an eyelid, he was gone. Just the dulled crack of sodden twigs and branches whiplashing back as he pushed his way through the undergrowth with strong shoves with his tusks, faintly sighing away into the gloom and mysterious darkness of the trees. The babi hutan was gone (wild pig).

A cry came from my mother, "Get it off, quick!" Lying in between her toes, quite peacefully as if nothing was happening, lay a leech. A big, fat healthy leech, sucking my mother's blood. It appeared to be enjoying itself, having quite a party in fact! One of the men lit a cigarette and burnt it off; it shrivelled itself up, head and all, and fell, writhing as bright blood gushed out over the boulder. The man, squatting on his haunches like a dog, continued poking and stabbing it with the cigarette.

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SUBMERGED The money clinks upon the bar A drunken laugh, a filthy joke And so they sit there, hour on hour Enveloped in a haze of smoke.

The jugs are emptied, filled and downed The senses numb, the vision rolls And so. the same about the town A sea of drunken, sordid souls.

Is life so threatening that one will Withdraw oneself from stress and strain By drowning fear, anxiety, till One slowly smothers mind and brain?

world-wide system, people could no longer be themselves with their personal thoughts and opinions. Our minds would be channelled into a very narrow strain of thought, and we would no longer be able to communicate fully with one another.

Although it might seem as though communication was impossible, ideology would be a very difficult system to control. Leaders or officials could see the outward appearance of individuals, but they could never see inside our minds. Our eyes may be windows to our minds when we feel extremely emotional, either happy or sad, but with self-discipline we can learn to control our countenances. If enough people could learn this control, the institutes for the enforcement of ideology would eventually be undermined and corrupted. But I have said enough about this purely hypothetical argument which I hope will never evolve. Now I shall endeavour to explain what human sympathy means to me, then compare this with ideology .

Human sympathy means sharing our happiness with our families and friends; it also means understanding others when they are in trouble or grief. It is our duty to the human race to·have compassion for our own kind. When our minds are free and our own, we instinctively feel love for others; I do not believe that we are hateful beings at heart as some people would have us believe. We could not survive without love and care for others. I think that there would be nothing to hold us together.

With our own feelings of love for others, my logical conclusion leads to each of us being very different from one another we are all individuals. If our minds are free, we cannot fail to think in a different manner from· everybody else. No two human beings are alike and therefore we cannot possibly have· simultaneous thoughts all the time. At school, teachers do their best to make us understand principles and theories in the same way as they do, but we all see things in a different light. We may all grasp at the same idea, but our methods of understanding and remembering that idea may be entirely dif:Ierent.

JULIET UTLEY, 51.

ONLY SIXTEEN Only sixteen and yet it feels as though the years are slipping away like sheets on a restless nighttoo fast to catch lost forever . . . I'm dying!

ROSEMARY BECKETT, 6B. HUMAN SYMPATHY IS MORE VALUABLE THAN IDEOLOGY

In tackling such an involved topic as this, I feel I should make clear, if only for my own benefit, the meaning of the two main ideas in the topic. From my point of view, human sympathy means all the feelings we have towards others of the human race. It does not mean feeling sorry for each other although that is involved. Ideology tends to be an abstraction - a theory or a principle. Ideology was what Hitler strove for in trying to make a whole race, or even the whole world, have the same thoughts. In some ways I believe in ideology, in that it leads to a group's strength. There would be no differences within the group, and with no barriers of this sort a lot more work, or whatever the group was doing, would be finished. So I can see perhaps Hitler had good intentions but I also think he went about it the wrong way and did not give us an adequate explanation.

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An example of different methods of retaining ideas in our minds immediately springs to mind as I remember when we learnt about light rays in Physics. It comprised two facts which were important to learn: one, that when light rays pass from a dense to a rare medium, the ray bends away from the normal; and when the ray travels from a rare to a dense medium, it bends towards the normal. That was all we had to know and after a short time it came naturally to me. When I was discussing this Physics principle with a friend, she told me that she remembered it in a very imaginative way: she thinks of the light ray as a little man driving along in a car, and when he comes to some thick fog (the dense medium), he stavs as close as he can to that which is easily visible to him (i.e. bent towards the normal). Now, nothing like this ever even occurred to me which shows that if our minds are our own, we all tend to go our own separate ways.

I am not really trying to teach you a lesson in Physics, and I hope I have not strayed too far from the point I am endeavouring to make. Our feelings towards our friends and family are an entirely personal matter which no-one can change.

We do not feel the same kind of affection for other people's parents and children as we do for our own - how can we? But the point is that we all have feelings and not just induced thoughts like the ancient Shinto practice of ceremonial guilt. This was a ritual that all Shinto believers went through to feel guilty and therefore sorry.

How could they possibly feel guilty for something they themselves had not perhaps done·? We are human beings and we cannot have artificial ideas induced into our minds unless we are under artificial conditions such as a hypnotic trance.

Hypnosis I consider to be a harsh method of making people lose their own minds and I would call its effects a kind of ideology. All that hypnotists are doing is brainwashing their victims and then introducing new thoughts, opinions and ideals into their minds, so that the victim has not the slightest suspicion of what has happened to him or of what he was like before it happened. If someone· did decide

to turn the world's population into ideological robots; hypnosis would be a very good method I should think. It would be a long and tedious process and the people at the root of it would have to understand and believe entirely in what they were doing, but I think that it could be done - it would perhaps be the most effective method. But who on Earth would want to do a thing like that? I cannot believe anyone would really want to master everybody's minds - it scares me quite a lot even thinking about it.

Now I think I have written all that I wanted to write on this interesting and intriguing topic, and looking back on what I have said, I seem to have just about an equal number of good points for each side. But in case it is not clear which side I believe in, I will say that I do believe in human sympathy and I consider it far more valuable than ideology could ever be. Ideology leads to identical, robotlike beings and corruption as far as I can see, but human sympathy lets us be ourselves which leads to love and happiness and peace as long as all goes well. It is human sympathy which makes us what we are and we must hold fast to it and not let anyone or anything take it away from us. We have the right to be different from everybody else, but still part of the human race. Human sympathy gives us our individualism and our brotherhood.

HELEN MINTROM, 6E.

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'Er ... symbolic, of ... " But he couldn't finish.

There was silence again And embarrassment.

'DON'T' Don't tell me to drown my sorrows, Or else I'll drown myself.

Don't tell me to smile, Or else I'll burst out laughing.

The white line curved In the black sky And smiled, Sardonically -Symbolic, of what?

YVONNE SAFI, 6E.

Don't point out the way to me, Just lead me.

Don't tell me, and I'll be fine, Just help me.

VIRGINIA

PATCHETT, 6D.

REVELATION

IN PASSING And she picked it up off the tousled lawn, Still wet From the last rain.

It was warm; But not warm with the blood of life, It hung limp She felt the lightness of it, The softness.

Her eyes beheld the little corpse And mourned its encounter with The Inevitable.

Her cheeks flamed red with hot anger, Then the tears came.

They fell gently And caressed the earthly dwelling of a Migrant soul.

And as the tears ebbed, The girl was overcome with defeat For the bird, Was still Quite dead.

YVONNE SAFI, 6E.

He sat there And laughed with them, And drank the good wine.

They were his friends, He was their friend, They were all friends.

Secure in the familiarity of past times, They each gave And received; Exchanging ideas; The ideas didn't always Belong to them, But that Didn't matter, It was safer.

One brave participant Might venture to Delve deeper, Glancing more closely At what distinguished The individual; But reality was Perilous And provided Cold comfort, So, With guilt weighing heavy In his heart, He turned Away.

A braver participant Might actually Strain out A little of what was 'His Own', Unique But small.

His friends

MODERN ART The white line across The black sky Was symbolic, "Symbolic of what?"

He asked.

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Would gladly seize The opportunity to toy with This Sacrifice, Adding what they dared.

The good wine helped.

se~tle themselves contentedly in the sunshme, alternately talking and listening.

She would amuse them with tales of the 'old times', and history never seemed to come alive more than it did on those pleasant afternoons. Her voice, filled with the warmth of so many happy yesterdays, told of her life as a girl when she was married and first came to live in the old house. The years would slip away like leaves from a tree, and her listeners would become lost in a quiet and thoughtful world of long ago.

Nobody had lived for as long in the street as she had, and if there could be said to be a community spirit, then it was certainly inspired by my grand-mother.

Any new arrivals in the street would be welco_med first by her, and they knew that 1f they ever needed advice, a chat or half a cup of sugar, then she was the person to call on.

Perhaps the best time to find yourself in the vicinity of my grand-mother's was towards the twenty-fifth of December.

Christmas was never celebrated with such relish as it was there. It gave her a chance to be everything she'd always wanted to be - a hostess, an entertainer, confidante, a kind of good fairy and Father Christmas all rolled into one. Christmas dinner was sacred to my grand-mother and preparations were started weeks ~head. Everything had to be perfect, and 1t was. Everyone had some area of the festivities under his or her supervision. It would be my uncle's task to ensure that there were sixpences in the pudding and

And around midnight The bravest participant Of them all Suddenly became The most Brilliant.

He realised that he didn't know His friends At all And never would.

And around midnight The most brilliant participant Suddenly became Profoundly grieved.

It had nothing to do with The good wine.

YVONNE SAFI, 6E. REMINISCENCES People would flock to my grandmother's house like bees round a honey jar. They came to help with the garden, to tell her their troubles or to hear news of long-lost cousins. They came from as near as next-door and they came from as far away as up in the Wa1rarapa.

The only sounds to be heard from my grand-mother's were those of people laughing, chattering noisily, and the frantic ring of the telephone. Inside, things were even more chaotic, as my grandmother hrjnded round bowls of trifle liberally laced with sherry, and slices of sponge voluminously filled with cream.

My grand-mother, never satisfied until one's mouth and plate were filled with food, talked non-stop.

Questions were fired regularly, and perhaps this was the reason for my grandmoth~r knowing the news of everybody, practically before they knew it themselves. Those in trouble found themselves at my grand-mother's being doled out large amounts of sponge cake and sympathy-both good healers in her opinion.

On sunny days the entertainment shifted to her verandah, and guests would

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that everyone had one in his or her portion. The smallest child would have some job or responsibility, even if it was. only to hand out the gaily coloured crackers.

'Bottles' were fetched from the mahogany sideboard in the 'best room' and the festivities increased. Excitement and sheer good fun never knew such scope as in those times. Afterwards, we all would agree that, yes, there never had been such a Christmas party as this, and yes, next year's certainly would be something to look forward to.

PERSONAL BACKDROP Lifekeep your mind calm cool and elusive.

Don't let me know i can't live without you or else i will.

Hey-i'm laughing again!

What's got over the world?

Last i saw it i was on the brinknow i'm back in the bowl.

Laughter - is like rolling along a corrugated surface till our stomachs turn inside outthen we hop off the roof, spluttering and sail down the gutter chuckling tranquilly ...

MARY SLATTER, 6E.

LAST GULL A lone gull calls in the morning light, A cry for his fellow creatures, Recovered fully from the treacherous night, He covers the lonely beaches.

Not a whisper, a word, a sigh nor a hus.h Answers his proclamation, Not a stir, not a shutter, nor a wing's sudden gush Is aroused by his lamentation.

A solitary gull continues his flight Across beach and sea and sand Still unaware that because of last night He's the only gull in the land.

We had not laughed so much in ages. till the tears sprung through your eyes.

Then i glimpsed your sorrowing shrink in deeps of drowning fears.

Sometimes we laugh so loud we almost convince ourselves it's for real ... until suspicion wrecks the joke and we find we have not laughed at all.

MADELINE ALEXANDER,

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FRIENDS AND ANEMONES When opportunity knocked - I wasn't home, but I didn't miss anything, I was drifting along on a vibration, pondering on abstract ideas and ideals -until a riot of colour pervaded my inner being and filtered itself, through a buttercup, into a thought.

An amorous hibiscus stretched out its stamen to the world.

I felt overawed when the iris looked me straight in the eye, but when I told it to camellia - it didn't mind at all.

It had just heard tintinabulation from a bluebell.

Poignant and intoxicating, radiant in its exqisiteness, a narcissus surveyed itself in a dewdrop.

I was gloriously happy and it didn't matter at all about the opportunity that I had seen walking away across • the fields.

I was glad that I didn't miss the clematis sauntering up a tree trunk, nor the grass blade winking at the daisy where love lies bleeding.

The final beginning came when I saw an exuberant pool, gushing with nectar from a crimson rhododendron.

My senses went wild - they chuckled and effervesced. but my smile quietly flowed, like a river, down the valley of a lily.

That eternal time; from E sharp to F flat, I was high on the scent of a daffodil,_ submerged in a sensation, drowning.

Drowning in the aura of a thinking mountain and ...

I was bor'l.

CECILE TAIT, 6E.

MR COOL I saw him; swanking down the aisle, His bulging stomach straining through his mauve and yellow body shirt, Jelly thighs rotating in rhythm with his studied swagger, Oggling eyes caressing each bare shoulder.

His whole being; a paragon of arrogance.

Then, He nonchalantly slackened his pace, And, oh ... so sensuously, Made eyes at the beautiful Wax model.

CATHERINE GILMOUR, 6E.

ODDMENTS AND FRAGMENTS OF POEMS HE TURNED AND LEFT HE turned and left through the bending rain His back haunched and stubborn.

SHE unwittingly smiled with relief at the brightening sky -love had seemed so hopeless trapped in the stomach of a dying affairThen a moment of realisation had unbound them, They had found themselves released with the right to walk away.

She stood there soaking in freedom and rain -with time to play alone in water and flowers -time to think irrelevant thoughts, philosophise and laugh until she got hooked again.

MADELINE ALEXANDER, Form 7.

6.15 P.M. the sky, a careless wash of colours, holding night back, sits flat on my city -a pause in the drama. the earth has featured my face one side night the other side day two halves in a whole.

At 6.15 the face pauses.

SUNDAY SMILES Sunday smiles on the old man snoring in the pew, painting the grey stubble an agape new.

The women and their

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seat and waist, and a little short in the leg, as if they had originally been worn by someone about six inches shorter and about six inches fatter too.

He wanted to be a man. Well, he did have a smattering of skimpy moustache. and he did puff and choke periodically on a second-hand cigarette end. He also had, of course, that distinctive walk, with an air of . . . someone or something he had admired at the pictures. The primary school kids and third formers looked up to him too; especially when he swept through town with Pare Taiapa, the fourth form girl whom all the other guys in town swooned about, talked about, dreamed about. But she was his, Hemi Whanua's. He was probably thinking about her now; you could tell by the way his dark brown eyes twinkled.

At the take away store, he ordered a pottle of chips and a milk shake. He talked with a pseudo-American tone - a cross between American and Maori. He was proud of that, having learnt it from the cowboy films at the 'Barclay'.

As Hemi walked down the street, he couldn't help stopping to admire his reflection in Wong's fruit shop window.

"Pretty good profile," he thought, and when he looked face on, well . . . he just couldn't help winking to himself and saying: "Cor, what a man!"

hats warble hymns to the man behind the altar near the candles, and we sing, high pitched, higher than the pulpit, the balcony and arches, to the Sunday smiling window splashing colours from the glass.

MADELINE ALEXANDER,

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HEMI WHANUA He walked along the street, alone, kicking a stone with the scuffed, turnedup toe of a rather out-grown, handeddown Charlie Brown. His features were not particularly striking, but you really couldn't help noticing those long, thin legs and big feet. The legs appeared too long for the squatty body and broadening shoulders; and the feet, well, they just seemed totally unrelated to the legs - as if he had borrowed them from his big brother.

He wore a loose green and black football jersey, probably a highly prized family possession from the days when his father, Hone, had played in the local team. His jeans were baggy around the

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SUPERSATURATED SOLUTION A glorious crystal formationa three-dimensional Jack Frost patterndelicately stretches out to an invisible powergrowing out of a liquid in a few units of eternity.

A crisp flower, blooming intricately; an expanding, wispy network of spiky lace - it looks like icebut is warm, so warm, and friendly.

Enchanted, I reach out Here, at last, is a beauty that won't dieand I touch it.

I feel no response; then, When I see the dull powder, the crumbled, lifeless fragments in my palm, I know I am wrong. CECILE TAIT, 6E. THE TRIER It was only a little thing but it has remained in my mind for some days now. It seems amazing that such a tiny event could leave an impression of excitement and fascination.

We were about to begin the evening meal, when, during the usual gravypassing ceremony my younger brother noticed the long strand suspended from the light. It was about two yards long and

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held a minute spider about one foot from the table. The fragile pendulum seemed to be heading for the flowers in the centre of the table. At first my brothers teased him, but eventually they took pity on the ball of whirling legs. My sister placed a large tulip within reach and he grasped the sanctuary with spiderly gratitude.

We all assumed that he had reached his goal and returned to our lukewarm dinners, but such are the ways of spiders that our friend stayed on the tulip only for a few minutes. He began his long and perilous journey back to the ceiling watched by an attentive audience. The ascent, begun rapidly, proceeded painfully, when about half way to his destination he appeared to abandon hope, and went plunging back towards the table, amid gasps of horror from the stalls.

Mastering his last spiderly strength he halted his headlong flight only inches from disaster. Here he stayed, while the first course was cleared away and the audience turned their attention to the second.

As if he sensed this loss of interest, the spider prepared for another assault on the summit. This time his stamina lasted until he was only a foot from his goal. Those last inches proved too much for our hero and he began to lose altitude rapidly. My sister sprang to the rescue and caught the little thing on the back of a spoon.

She was now faced with the difficult task of getting him on to his home in the light.

After several attempts to attach the thread to the shade the spider was left suspended about two inches away.

Wearily, he struggled through that l3ist distance while the rapt audience climbed on the chairs to see the final stages of the ascent. A muted cheer rose from the watchers as the spider grasped the safety of the shade. We were afraid that anything more violent might blow him off his perch.

As the audience dispersed to do the dishes the spider sat ~nd regarded his public pensively. They were a pretty stupid lot and hard to please, but after all it was a living.

ROSEMARY LAING, Form 7.

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PENSECS Light "It is a beautiful sun bathers afternoon.

The birds were conducting their lazy evensong and the world is full of warmth and spring. It is a peaceful poetry time; the muse is sunbathing on the lawn and my fingers itch with rare inspiration, dammit!

Fate is a shrewd gambler. He has dealt me four aces when he knows there is no time in kitty. His generosity will cost him nothing but a smile . . . The birds are getting drowsy and the sun is turning red behind the trees so my sweet inspiration has gone to improve her tan elsewhere.

She will be back in time for the next exams."

Shade "The city is not a 'favourable ecological niche'. The footpaths hurt my feet, the birds cough and the paint is peeling off the ticky tacky boxes. Freedom's grave lies under the motorway. Here they build walls to keep the· trees in. Even my mind is set in concrete and battered by the noise and fear. Imagination cringes behind locked doors and dies slowly in front of the screen. In the jungle of steel and stone a dreamer can never survive. They say I must descend from the clouds and become a creature to fight and consume or be consumed by the city. I must come down to early and face 'life' with my feet firmly on the ground. Don't they know that no plant can reach the soil through six foot of asphalt."

THE 'POETS My friends have a gift God given but not to me One can scoop a handful of sounds and mould them into feelings Another wrings her soul on to paper Poetry forms in the crystals The third plucks each word, Laying it with infinite care beside the next.

All three are poets.

DEFINITION OF CREATIVE WRITING Mixing metaphors in a pot then sipping them slowly to see how they taste together.

ROSEMARY LAING, Form 7.

'AUTOLODGE', Angela Gunn 15 yrs

PORTRAIT The woman sat still. The morning had passed and its only evidence was the prune juice in the bottom of her dish.

The tick of the clock did not disturb her. The sound wore no holes, made no impression, it was too familiar. It seemed even as if life had dragged her death away from her birth, her end from her beginning, but all she knew was she had not been called. Death for some reason had lurched past her and thus with whimpering acceptance she smiled. And seldom was her fortitude of smiles broken.

Life did not seem empty: every day she would sit with the magnifying glass and read the death column. There was much to think of, but they were recollections, She wasn't wanting present foisted on her, the past was sufficient.

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The minister would stand at the door and clasp her hand in his as she went out.

He was a good man. A little intense but his wife always gave her grape jelly at Christmas and little things like this, when they were done occasionally, warmed her heart. As a parishioner she was "visited" and "teaed" and "lunched"; or had been in the past.

That had been when her husband was with her. He could cope in his big hearty way, intercept the barrage of chatter chink and chatter. They didn't know what to say now when they came. They left early, always commenting as they did so on her fuchsias, as if some compensation were in order. They didn't seem to understand that the only difference in her was she was older. When she had been young she had come to terms with the fact that no-one "understood" you. Her husband hadn't understood - simply felt for her, felt some innate urge to protect the silence or oneness he saw in her. Love-making was strange too. But she was too old to think back, too old to be young again.

Her womb was dry and she had a lot of discomfort. No-one thought about that.

She had had children, yet whilst they were close knit they weren't close. They had held themselves apart from each other and yet loyalty had been so important. Every member had been complete in himself - a chain of islands touching and yet distinct.

She loved her grandchildren. To them she could be as close as her age increasingly lapped against their youth. They let her be proud of them. They let her be part of them without making her feel like an imposition or a sweet-producing relic.

Her life had been good, if you judge goodness by length. It had seemed, to her, like some continuous stream punctuated by the occasional strong emotion life affords everyone. She had never lived in the hope of drama; thus now, when she looked back, there were only faint wavering pauses and contours to her being.

She sat still. Time wore on, wore away, leaving a small hollow in her heart.

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'BOOK COVER', Vicki Smart, 15 yrs

Her arousal if not immediate was imminent. Today, today her friend came.

Frank old eyes would hold her. She could not trust herself to the eyes of youth and strangeness any more. Familiarity meant everything . . . just as it meant nothing.

All the girls liked her down at the Supermarket. She was no bother, didn't fuss, never commented on the short skirts or day-old makeup. Came in, went out.

And it was good for them too. They liked her because "she was no trouble" - it was nothing personal. So, if she unconsciously belched whilst passing through the barrier or staggered into someone they could still snigger at her expense and no harm was done. She was lucky. When she went to church her lip-stick was always straight (or at least no-one ever said anything and therefore she assumed ... ) So there were always weary assumptions, straight red smiles and impersonal entrances and exists in her life. There always had been. But somehow when you were young it seemed so very different.

There had been adventure and intellect, or so it had seemed, in assumption, laughter in cosmetic red, something special about entering a room.

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DRAYTON, Form 7.

THE STORRY ESSAY "If the Doors of Perception were Cleansed, Everything would appear to Man as it is, Infinite."

Perception is that sense in man that encompasses his noticing and absorbing the aspect of things whether they be solid or abstract ideas. The latter is a sense peculiar to man and therefore he has perception in two dimensions.

There are, however, for man, solid blocks in the way of perceiving his world.

Man needs security, physically, mentally and emotionally. To find this security he builds himself a container, he sets himself limits and these are usually permanent.

He learns about his immediate environment, his family, house and neighbourhood, and initially he never imagines anyone or place to be very different. Most children are bewildered in a new house even if their foremost form of security, their parents, are there. But once the fact that there are other different, perhaps interesting, places the child becomes a ware of and notices other places - and so the child grows.

'LINOCUT', Kathryn Retallick, 17 yrs

Man's emotional world is somewhat similar but the new things he perceives are harder to categorise and the bewilderment is not always explained away. Impressions, however erroneous they may be, are formed and adhered to because it is too difficult to release them - 'the devil you know is better than the devil you don't know' is the common argument. So many people refuse to think about unfairness such as discrimination against coloured people, and at this point their perception must stop - it is not that they cannot look further, they will not.

There are, of course, cases where certain types of people naturally probe deeper than others into certain fields. In the field of science one has to be perceptive in a comprehending way. One must be. able to see past irrelevancies and choose only that aspect that i~ required.

To find and piece together unrelated facts is, perhaps, a talent that is inherent. When Newton discovered the gravitational force he had to be able to view the problem from an extra terrestial vantage point and thus eliminate the additional frictional force on Earth. He alone had to use his acute perception to .solve the problem. But few people are as clear-sighted.

Geraldine Wyles, 15 yrs

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If man was trained to be more aware, how much effect would this have? I would theorise that the effects would be limited for many people. There would, however, be a number of people who would he greatly encouraged and then go on to improve themselves. Is not that the reason for schools and further education?

But there is another limitation. The educationalists are themselves human, and another limiting obstacle is struck.

Who then is to cleanse these doors of percept_ion? It must be the responsibility of an individual who desires an infinite view: of an individual who is unafraid of the infinity of his subject be it material, emotional, scientific or of his own brain.

A person who is unafraid of one of these things is likely to have a great perception of all of them. The real cognition of the

infinity of all-the Universe is the realisation that through the open mind all things as well as the brain, are infinite. Matter has not a smallest particle, euphoria is boundless, there is no end to the Universe and most incomprehensible of all, dimensions are dimensionless.

If then, that perfect perception shows everything as infinite, surely everything must be expanding. Perhaps some genius with good perception saw this and decided to stop at this point, realising perfect perception would be as useless as it is unobtainable. Thus things that appear to most men as possibly infinite they cease to worry about, leaving the doors of perception cloudy and seeing only what they want to see.

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ST. MARGARET'S COLLEGE OLD GIRLS' ASSOCIATION OFFICERS OF THE ASSOCIATION, 1978

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Patron: Miss M. Mullan Past Presidents: Miss Ja~et Storry. Mrs G. Cotterill, Miss Mary Morten, Mrs C. H. Clemens, Mrs A: G. Gibbs. Mrs C._L. Wilson, Miss ~ila Gardner, Mrs J. Roy Smith, Mrs E. M. qibson, ~rs W. Smith, Mrs E. J. Smith, Mrs N. Morten-Smith, Mrs W. L. Partridge, Miss M. Best, Mrs A. H. Johnstone, Mis G. Rankin, Mrs R. J. Dendle. Mrs E. A. Lee, Mrs J. N. Matson, Mrs L. H. Scott, Mrs R. M. Collins and Mrs T. W. Milliken.

Immediate Past President: Mrs B. K. Wagner Hon. Vice-Presidents: Mrs A. H. Seager, Mrs L. H. Scott and Mrs W. Smith President: Mrs R. S. Newton Vice-Presidents: Mrs H. J. Reynolds and Mrs A. H. Babington Hon. Secretary: Miss J. C. Webley, P.O. Box 1103, Telephone 556-599 Hon. Treasurer: Mrs A. Brown. Telephone 597-779 Committtee: Mesdames D. C. T. Bush, P. Keir, D. J. Hurford, B. C. Lee, P. C. C. Sheppard, Misses G. Polson, A. Cropp, S. Roberts Country Representatives: Mrs R. P. Rivers, Rangiora IMrs D. H. Judd, Darfield ARMAGH CIRCLE: Assistant: Miss M. Best, phone 516-563 Convener: Miss M. Morten, phone 77-694 ANNUAL REPORT

St Hilda's Old Girls invited Jenny and me to join them at their Christchurch Branch Annual Communion Service in the Cathedral in July, which gave us much pleasure and we joined them afterwards for morning tea. Unfortunately there were not as many present as usual as the committee- changed the day to a Saturday to enable some younger members to attend.

The Friends of the Cathedral met a function in the Cathedral this year, for its members to meet Mr David Childs, their new Organist. Jenny and I were happy to attend this recital and enjoyed it very much.

The School History is selling slowly but steadily, and there are still copies available at $5 per copy.

Our Functions for the year have been su~cessful, our bi~gest disappointment bemg the cancellation of the Combined Members' Ball, due to lack of support in fact we only sold 35 tickets!

It is my pleasure to present to you your Committee's Annual Report for the year ending August 31st, 1977. This year we have tried to introduce something new into the functions for you, hence the Cranmer Squares which has so far been successful in drawing some non-financial Old Girls back to meet their old schoolfriends. Jenny Babington. and I now represent you on the St Margaret's Board of Governors, which we have found most interesting, especially as this year will see the fruition of the hard work the Old Girls put into the Project Evergreen, in the opening of the New Building in November.

Jenny and I travelled down to Dunedin in June to attend the Branch's 15th Anniversary Dinner, which was great fun. We were made most welcome and were fortunate in being able to stay with Audrey Elms at Bushey Park.

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We look forward to our Morning Teas in the Garden on September 30th and at Noeline Mcllroy's on October 28th and hope for beautiful weather on both days!

It has given me much pleasure to have received letters from the Branch Presidents. It is good to hear that they are a 11 so enthusiastic and active.

It gives us all great pleasure to visit Mrs Young and it is wonderful to find that she only remembers the good things we all did at School! As always, we are grateful for her interest in her Old Girls and St Margaret's.

It was promised that we would hold a function for the Cranmer Squares early next year.

With reluctance we raised the Annual and Life Membership Subscriptions to $4 and $60 respectively.

Leavers' Ball: Our Ball for the School Leavers was held on December 8th at the Old Orchard. Eighty-four charming yo.ung ladies curtsied to the Bishop and then had the first waltz with their fathers. A most enjoyable evening was had by all.

Cranmer Squaires Luncheon: This was held at the Clarendon Hotel on March 16th for eighty Old Girls. It was a delightful function with beautiful food and happy people. It was decided to appoint a convener and that only one function a year would be held in the meantime.

Sister Ocelia, who was here from Australia, came with her sister Peggy Cunningham 'Lance).

Annual Re-union, 1976: Our Re-union Week-end began with the impressive Candlelighting Service, to which the School invites parents and Old Girls, and we enjoyed supper afterwards as guests of the Staff. Our Cake Stall was successful and the funds raised went to furnishing the 6th Form Common Room. Our Communion Service began a little later than usual, as we invited any Old Girls who had attended School at Cranmer Square to join us even if she was not a financial member and we felt the later starting time might suit those who live out of Chri~tchurch. Our thanks to Canon Taylor who has always been most helpful in conducting this service for us. Thank you to Miss Kerr, also an Old Girl, who arranges the choral work for us.

The Betty Thomas Tennis Cup was again won by the Old Girls, and our thanks to Bev. Lee for arranging Jur team.

Our Lunch and Annual General Meeting were held at the Carlton Hotel and we had a good attendance, as several Cranmer Squares joined us for lunch. Miss Mullan spoke to us about the New Building which at long last has become a reality. At our Annual General Meeting our dear friend Margaret Wagner retired as President and as an appreciation of her hard work we presented her with a book on Porcelain Painting which is her great love. Teaspoons were presented to retiring committee members who had worked so hard for the Association; they were Rosemary Owen and Janey Brownlee.

Storry Shield: The Tennis Competition between the four Old Pupils' Associations, Christ's College, Rangi-Ruru, St Andrew's College and St Margaret's College, was hosted by St Andrew's Old Boys at Elmwood Tennis Club. This was a very exhilarating morning especially as St Margaret's won 155 games with St Andrew's second - 141 games. Many thanks to Bev Lee for organising our team for us and congratulations to the team for playing so well.

Golf: Our Annual Golf Day was held this year at the Russley Golf Course. The day was cloudy and rather cool, but fiftyone keen golfers participated. Our committee catered for the lunch which was enjoyed by all. We were delighted to have Mrs Partridge with us to present the prizes: Partridge Cup (Best Stableford): Margaret Lawrence.

Addeh Perkins Cup (Best Nett) Geraldine Quirke.

O.G.A. Cup (Best Gross) Adrienne Curtis.

Our grateful thanks to Bev Lee and Marj Steel for their efficient and cheerful organisation of the day.

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Morning Tea: Our first Morning Tea for the year was held at the National Party Rooms on May 6th. As it was a miserable wet day we were grateful to the loyal forty-two who battled the elements to attend this function. There was a good representation from the Armagh Circle as they shared this function with us. Pam Collings (Locke), who is an aerobatic pilot and instructor, gave us a most interesting talk on her experiences in Kiev, Russia, when she represented New Z~aland at the 1976 World Aerobatic Championships. Best wishes Pam, for better luck next time.

Bridge Luncheon: Once again we combined with Rangi-Ruru Old Girls for our Bridge Luncheon at the beautifully appointed Crockfords Club. This was a very successful day, for 102 players, and Sylvia Grace ran it most efficiently for us. The combined committees catered for the lunch in their usual capable way.

Endowment Fund: The Association has once again donated $100 to this fund, and Miss Mullan received a cheque this year for $1,200 to benefit the School, this being the interest from the investment.

Appreciation: For their help and interest at all times, our thanks go to: Miss Mullan, our Patron; The School Staff; Mr Garth Williams and his Office Staff; Mr Robertson, the Caterer, and Mr Seabourne; Mr Mervyn Vile, our Honorary Auditor.

My thanks to the Executive and Committee for the help and support they have given me this year, especially to Judith Wood who came to our rescue when our Treasurer had to reluctantly vacate the position at the beginning of this year.

Judith and Ruth Brown have worked hard to maintain the level of competence that Anne Whyte had achieved. We miss Anne very much and are grateful for the efficiency plus dedication that she gave in her four years as Treasurer. We will be presenting her with a china plate, painted by our Ex-President Margaret Wagner, as an appreciation of her hard work for the Association.

Obituary: During the year we have lost the following members and to their families we extend our sincere sympathy.

280- Mona Young (Gray) 441 - Mary MacGibbon (Hiatt) 876 - Lorna Esson (Richards) 997 - Kathleen Bland

LOIS NEWTON. ARMAGH CIRCLE Three enjoyable meetings have been held during the year.

In November we gathered at the Morning Tea after the Re-union Communion Service and were shown over the School.

What changes in teaching techniques and variety of subjects, and the boarders' rooms were a far cry from those of our days. If we were goggle-eyed, what of our charming Fourth Form guides as they listened to our comments on ourselves and our contemporaries in photos of the 20's and early 30's? How could they visualize life fifty years ago - were we like visitors from a by-gone age?

The May meeting was held in conjunction with the newly formed Cranmer Squares Group. A combination of atrocious weather and a bus strike reduced r!-ie attendance. We heard Pam Collings teH of her experiences when she attended the World Aerobatic Championships in Kiev.

We admired her courage and determination.

The venue for rhe August meeting ,Nil,S the Royal Overseas League Room in Cashel Street. Members were finding the National Party Room stairs difficult, so were delighted to find a lift to whisk them upwards.

Though sickness prevented a number from attending we enjoyed a happy chatty morning.

My thanks to all those who have assisted during the year, especially those who helped with the "chores" at the August meeting.

Convener.

MARY MORTEN,

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