1997 SMC Yearbook by St Margaret's College Foundation

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Photographer: Lucy Barrie - YI 3

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Beth Lawson "relaxes"

St Margaret's College Contents Page Principal's Report Trust Board Chairman's Report Staff Pages Parent Teacher Association Old Girls' Association

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Primer~ and Intermediate Section Introduction 14 15-19 Class Photographs Writing 20-26 Science Fair 27 Living Springs Camp 28 29 Years 5/6 Camp Writing 29 Future Problem Solving 30 Social Studies Expo 31 Year 8 Social Studies Role Play 31 Asia 2000 Quiz 31 Rose Growing Experts 32 Writing 32 E-mail Exchange With Candian Class 33 34 Year 7/8 Sleepover Book Review 34 Winning Meyer' s Cup Speech 36 Writing 36-40 41-45 Sports Photographs Competition Results 46

Senior Section Prefects Sacristans Boarding House Report Konini Kowhai Manuka Matipo Rota Rimu

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Cultural Art Photographs Arts Council Arts Week Dance Club Theatresports Drama Club Shakespeares Festival S.A.D.D. Report Librarian's Report Music Writing Meyer' s Cup Speech Competition

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Debating 92 Intermediate Debating 92 Writing 92-93 Senior Dance 94 Spirit of New Zealand 95 International Club 96-97 Food and Technology 98 Young Enterprise 99 Year 13 Geography Trip 99 Art Photographs 100 Form 4 Temple Basin Camp 101 Form 6 Geography Trip 101 Form 6 Leadership Camp 103 Art trip to Guggenheim Art Exhibition 103 French 104

Sports Sports Council Aerobics Athletics Basketball Art Photographs Cricket Cross Country Sports Photographs Cycling Equestrian Golf Gymnastics Hockey Ice Hockey Lifesaving Multi-sport (Duathlon/Triathlon) Netball Rowing Sailing Rugby Skiing Soccer Softball Squash Swimming Touch Rugby Volleyball Trampolining Waterpolo

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Form 7 Leaver Profiles Prize Lists Sports Prizes Service Awards Major Awards Autograph Pages Magazine Production Information

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St Margaret's College Principal'sReport It is with great pleasure that I write the foreword for the 1997 School Magazine. Once again, our magazine reflects the 1997 school year, with its range of opportunities both inside and outside of the classroom and the special occasions that mark every school year; Hou e Day, Arts Week, ski trips, Outdoor Education camps, the Sports Dinner and our end of year activities. The girls' level of participation in both cultural and sporting activities has been greater than ever this year. We have enjoyed great success in so many fields of endeavour, but most of all the girls' good sportsmanship, their enthusiastic participation in the range of activities available to them and their commitment to the demands of their extra curricular activity, as well as their academic responsibilities, is to be commended. Schools are certainly about academic excellence and must have the pursuit of academic attainment as their number one goal. However, at St Margaret's College we are concerned about the development of the whole person, we consider that it is not only important that the 1 girls work hard at whatever academic subjects they choose to take, we also consider it important that each of them has some area of interest and endeavour apart from this. We are also concerned about their social and spiritual development and thus the school places great emphasis on its religiou life as witnessed by our Chapel Services, both during the week and on Sundays, and by our concern for the well being of each student and the development of her very special qualities of personality, as well as her self confidence and ability to be her best self.

As we reflect on our school as we frequently do, we are often concerned that perhaps our focus is not always the pursuit of academic excellence. The school offers a great deal, not only an excellent range of subject choices, highly qualified and committed staff, advantageous class sizes, as well as increasingly improved resources. We also offer a tremendous range of extra curricular activities, both in the number of sports available and in the cultural activities· drama dance, choirs, music, debating, public speaki~g, ches~ and anything it seems that anybody wants to do! Sometimes we wonder if the students' commitment to their extra curricular activities i detrimental to their academic achievement. This is an area that has given me much cause for thought, particularly over this year as we have seemed to become busier and busier. As I reflect on what education is about and turn again to the chool plan; our goals for St Margaret's College, I realised we are not solely about academic achievement, but rather about giving every girl the opportunities that she needs to develop her strengths and become a wellrounded, confident young woman. I also know that for many girls, the success that they experience on the sports field or in cultural activities is their major success at school. Not everyone is going to succeed well academically. As long as each girl is giving her best, is well disciplined and uses her time to her best advantage, then the success that she experiences in extra curricular activities is to be commended. It is interesting to note that many of our most able sportswomen are also excellent students and their academic achievements have not been disadvantaged by their heavy involvement in extra curricular activities. Perhaps as we move towards 1998 we need to ensure that we help the girls to make choices and sort out their priorities so that they are not spread too thinly across the wide range of opportunities available for them at St Margaret's College.

Perhaps some people consider that there is a "St Margaret's stereotype" - the ideal St Margaret's pupil. This is not the case. Here we celebrate r---:::.iiiiiiiiiiii.:-.---------------------~ each girl's individuality and encourage her to be herself with her unique traits and special qualities. As I look at this year's Year 13, our school leavers, I am truly proud of the wonderful young women they have grown up to become. Each one has special qualities of personality, is confident of whom she ha become, and is able to face the future with enthusiasm, knowing her strengths and conscious of those areas that he needs still to develop. All of our Year 13 students know to the commitment of their parents for their educational opportunities.

Miss Claudia ¾ysocki discusses plans with Head Girls; Catherine Blair and Rebecca O'Connor

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This has been another happy and successful year in the school's life. We have been delighted with the achievements of the girls in every area of endeavour. We have been excited by the plans that are beginning to unfold for our chool development and as a school I believe we have been a happy, positive place. School is not always every girls favourite place, but as long as our girls feel that they are cared for and supported, that they have the opportunity to follow the things that they want to do and that they are given advice and direction to become their own best people, then I feel that we are doing a great job. However, we must constantly

evaluate our programme, the direction that the school is taking and ensure that we are living up to our school vision. I thank everyone who has contributed to this magazine; Mrs Kaye Curgenven, our Editor-in-Chief, and those who have contributed the photographs, art, reports and articles that grace these pages. I hope that it will be a fitting reflection of another excellent year in the school's history. Claudia Wysocki Principal

TrustBoard WARDEN:

Bishop D Coles, MA, BD, Mth, DipREd, PhD

CHAIRMAN:

Mrs P Stewart

BOARD MEMBERS:

Mr H Cottrell, LLB Mr B Davis Mrs J Hickman, BA, MBA Miss J Kerr, MusB, LTCL, LRSM, Acert CM, DipTchg, AIRMT Mrs H McCaul Mrs R McBeath Mr C Macintosh, BA, DipEd, DipTchg Mr D McLemon, BE(Mech), RegEng, MIEPENZ Mr A Peat Mr R Peate, Bcom, ACA Mrs M Saunders Mr K Smith, MBA (Hons), Dip.BusStud Mrs D Stewart, LLB Mr C Wadeson, DipMkt

SECRETARY:

Mr K Beckman, BA(Bus), Grad Dip.Bus Adm 5

St Margaret's College Chairman's Report Our school-day experiences have a strong influence on our lives. I have taken time to reflect on my time at St Margaret's. St Margaret's was my only school - from Primer 1 to 7th Form. Parents make educational choices for their children hoping the experience will have positive results. My parents felt an independent school education was important, giving options not available in the State school system. They made sacrifices which I'm ure I never recognised then, but of which I am now aware and appreciate. My memories are of course rather sketchy, but some immediately come to mind. The earliest was running away on my first day - aged 5. My mother had taken me to school, no doubt feeling disturbed at leaving her eldest child at school for the first time. One look at my teacher, Miss Thomas, who was an imposing woman with a lump on her nose, sent me screaming down Papanui Road to find my mother. Miss Thomas turned out to be one of the best influences in my education she made numerous trips to our home with school work when I became ill and missed school for some months. Although I spent only one year in her class, the work ethics learnt from her and my parent then set a pattern which I followed throughout my school days. Junior school was spent at Papanui Road. I remember play productions in St Mary's hall, milk at playtime delivered in wide necked bottles with cardboard lids with hole in them for a straw, potatoes baked each day in the winter on the pot belly stove in the clas room, forming lasting friendships and no doubt I also learnt something. Senior school saw many new girls join and we moved to Cranmer Square. In our view the proximity to Christ's College was the most attractive feature recognised by the rules prohibiting our travel down Rolleston Avenue. Luckily, the father of one of my closest friends was a house master at College so we had a legitimate reason to visit frequently. The rules (which were plentiful) were made to be respected. We couldn't go into the city without a written request from our parents signed by the headmistress; we wore our hats and gloves outside the chool gate; did not eat in public in uniform; did not dye, perm or curl our hair, or have it touch our collars, and our skirts were exactly one inch off the ground when kneeling.

The well meaning public would report any seen breach and the teachers chose from a wide range of punishments. House marks meant losing a house point, conduct marks - two points and standing up in assembly, and there were the usual detentions and more severe punishments. We were motivated by fear, there was little praise. However, the discipline that ruled our lives did little harm although it would be the subject of much criticism today. The school moved to Shrewsbury Street in my 4th form year (I think) - a project probably comparable to our present development plans. School days for me were very secure and happy. Not all of my friends had the same experience. Our memories and influences of school have much to do with relationships during that time, good or bad experiences with teachers and peers. They also have much to do with school philosophy. St Margaret's was a place where negative affirmation was the norm - no matter how well you did you were told it should be better - whereas positive affirmation is now encouraged. Most of us left school with a good education, but with very little elf esteem or confidence - hopefully we have gained it since then. Since then my three daughters have attended St Margaret's from the 3rd Form as boarders. All feel quite differently, my eldest quite resentful that she had to board as we live in the country, and not being a model boarder, she often had punishments and couldn't wait to leave to pend an AFS year in Brazil. The two other girls liked it a lot more, the youngest really enjoying her time boarding, which I see coincides with changes within the boarding school. All are confident, spirited young women and I know they had the background and kills to achieve in life if they wish, much of which can be attributed to the school today. Now many years later, I chair the Board and have a completely different understanding of the per pective required to run the school. It has been a rewarding and enriching experience which I am sure will continue as the school moves strongly forward, committed to educating young woman who are capable of considering and taking up exciting choices available to them today. Pieter Stewart Chairman

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Notes from the "new" staffroom A gracious two-storey Merivale home, purchased by the Trust Board as part of their property acquisition programme, has been our staffroom during this past year. Rather less than ideal, because of its size, our expanded staff have difficulty fitting in. Warm days see many of us enjoy the garden and the outdoor furniture purcha ed for our use. No doubt this is all part of our relaxed informal atmosphere, encouraging greater appreciation of our colleagues. Much-treasured traditions continue in these new surroundings: good and bad egg-cups, birthday cards and excellent morning-tea shouts. We have several splendid new staff members this year: the 'girls' in the Primary and Intermediate departments - Viv Morrison, Paula Sheldon, Kirsty MacDonaldAshby, Marie Porter and Michelle Mallard and welcome new faces in the Secondary Department too Jo Allan, Pam Harvey, Carole Petrie, Sarah Perkins and Claire Wood. The PE department really need a whole page to note their comings and goings - Paula to international sports competitions, Sharyn seconded to the College of Education, Fiona to have a baby, Jan to organise Arts week and Chri to maintain her remote control policy. As far as I can see, new staff member Melissa Fenton is happy to teach classes and work with Jenny Laney in the fitness centre. Our Chapel services reflect some of the new musical life in the staff - who can hear the Maori word "Wairua" without also thinking of Pam Harvey and Kirsty MacDonald-Ashby with their beautiful enthusiastic vocal and guitar support to our singing? Another addition (who never seems to have been away) is Old Girl Georgie Pringle who is rapidly becoming indispensable "aide" for every special need and emergency situation.

Undoubtedly the Wine Tasting arranged by Carole Petrie, her wine expert husband, assisted by Linda Lightfoot and Stacey Rod. We all had a wonderful time learning what we didn't know about wine. The truly amazing thing was that Jill Kerr (designated driver, drinking orange juice) got all the questions about wine right and those of us who actually tasted them got them woefully wrong! Another high point, again something to do with Stacey Rod, wa our Term 4 Teacher Only Day which involved doing fun things and bonding. Some staff climbed walls and many had a fashion make-over where we learnt about an exciting new fashion size, "16 loose", which apparently covers everything from a size 16 up to about a 26. Mind you, there is no discernible long-term effect of the fashion make-over. Stacey Rod is still not wearing that little red dress. Looking back over the year, it seems impossible that we achieved so much and still retained our sense of humour. We had a wonderful opportunity to laugh at ourselves on House Day when Year 13 gave some accurate and amusing portrayals of staff as they see us. Crowd favourites were Jan Webby, Jill Kerr, Bryon Mann, Robbie Cave and Lyn Kennedy. The rest of us are obviously too difficult (or too boring) to imitate. 1998 will be another year of huge challenge as new buildings begin and increased pupil numbers strain our resources. But our hopes are high; I think I heard someone say that 1998 will be the year of academic focus and that girl will not go out of class to hockey, cross-country, horse-riding, golf.. ..... . Margo McKay

The office staff, too, have expanded. Our school office staff have been joined by Anthea Kitson (Administration Secretary) and Nyomi Pollock (Receptionist). The Accounts office has moved to another Winchester Street property and now includes a second Christine (Wilson). Stacey Bonnington has continued the Stacey confusion by marrying and turning into Stacey Trott and also turning into an excellent boarding house administrator. Sally Davies left during the year to be replaced by Tracey Aitchi on and while Roz Spiers has been ill Trish Irvine has joined us. We are sorry to hear of the forthcoming loss of Robin Baigent, who i retiring after many years of faithful service. Easter will never be the same without her crumptious Hot Cross buns! And what were the high points of the staff year? 7

St Margaret's College Staff 1997 Principal Miss C Wysocki, MA (Hons), DipTchg

Deputy Principal Mrs M H McKay, MA (Hons), DipEdAdrnin, DipTchg Curriculum Co-ordinator

Management Team Mrs C Wyeth, BSc, DipTchg School Co-ordinator Mrs H Newman, BA, DipTchg Student Co-ordinator Miss S Rod, BSc, DipTchg Staff Co-ordinator Mrs S Oliver, BEd, TIC, Dip Tchg Primary and Intermediate School Co-ordinator

Chaplains Rev Robyn Cave, LTh Mr Michael Greenslade, BA, Dip Tchg

Careers Advisor Mrs C Petrie, BA, Dip

Bursar Mr K Beckman, BA, Dip Bus & Adm

Teaching Staff Ms J Allan, B.H.Sc., B Theol; English Miss C Arthur, B.PhEd, DipTchg; HOD Sport Miss Tracey Aitchison BRS, M App Sc, Dip Tchg; Economics/Maths Mrs R Baigent, TIC (Home Ee); HOD Food Technology Mr G Belcher, BA (Hons), DipTchg; HOD Geography/Social Studies Ms M Brennan, BSc, BCom, DipTchg; Mathematics Mrs S Burgain-Smart, BSc; French Mrs N Carson, BSc, DipTchg, Science, Chemistry, Mathematics Miss C Chambers, BA, DipTchg, RSA; English, ESOL Mr D Childs, MA (Hon ) Viet, MA (Hons) Oxon, FRCO, LRSM, Certd'Etudes (Grenoble); French Mrs K Curgenven, DipHSc, DipTchg; Art, Ms S Davies, B.Ph Ed, Dip Tchg; Fitness/Language Skills/Economics Mrs J Ditfort, BA, DipTchg; Japanese Miss A Donovan, BA, DipEd, DipTchg; English Mrs S Fazio-Smith, BSc, DipTchg; Geography/Social Studies Ms M Fenton, B Ed, Dip Tchg; PE/Health Mr D Fortune, BSc (Hons), DipTchg; Mathematics Mrs R Fraser, BA, DipTchg; Year 7 & 8 Science, Y7 Extension Learning Resource Teacher Mr L Hallum, DipFA, DipTchg; Art/Photography Mrs Pam Harvey, BA, Dip Tchg; Learning Support Mrs P Irving, Dip Tchg; Primary - Y5 Mrs R Jones, MA (Hon ), DipTchg; Mathematics

Mrs L Kennedy, BA, DipTchg; HOD English Miss J Kerr, MusB, LTCL, LRSM, ACert CM, DipTchg; AIRMT; HOD Music/Choir/Orchestra Mr J Kerr, BA (Hons), PGCE, IHSM; History Mrs T Keys, NZBE, DipTchg, Dip Business Studies; Business Studies Mrs J Laney, BA Dip PE, PG Dip Vit/Oen; Fitness Mrs L Lightfoot, Comm Teachers Cert, DipTchg; HOD Business Studies Mrs K MacDonald-Ashby, Dip Tchg; Intermediate Y7 Dr B Mann, BA, BSc (Hons), PhD, FNZIP; HOD Science Mrs S Masters, BA, DipTchg; English Miss J Miller, BSc (Hons), DipTchg; Chemistry Ms V Morrison, KTC, TTC, Adv. Dip. Tchg, Dip. Maths Ed; Primary - Y4 Mrs J Ott, DipTchg; MBBO; Year 3 Miss S Perkins, BA (Hons), Dp Tchg; Japanese Mrs M Porter, B Ed, Dip Tchg; Intermediate - Y7 Mrs S Pratley, BPhEd (Distinction), DipTchg; HOD Physical Education Ms A Price, BSc, DipTchg; HOD Mathematics Ms G Pringle, B Com, Dip Tchg; Teacher Aid Mrs L Roth, BA, DipTchg; Chinese Mrs H Scandrett, DipHSc, DipTchg; Science, Social Studies, Maths Mrs J Shand, BA, DipTchg; English Mrs P Sheldon, Primary - Y6 Mrs R Spiers, DipTchg, RAD Teachers; Year 5 Mrs Carolyn Stuart, Adv.DipTchg, ATCL (Speech & Drama); Year 1 & 2 Mr M Summerlee, BSc (Hons), DipTchg; Biology Mrs J Todd, BFA, DipTchg; Art Mrs N Tomlinson, NZCA, NZCPS; Laboratory Technician Miss P Townsend, BSc (Northern Arizona University); Physical Education Miss J Webby, BPhEd, DipTchg; Physical Education, Dance Mrs M Weiss, MA, DipTchg Dip Theo (Hons) Strasbourg; French Mrs D White, ALAA; Librarian Mrs C Wood, NZCE Mech., Dip Tchg; Graphics/Technology Mr T Wood, ATC, DipTchg; Graphics, Computers Mr B Woods, NZCB, DipBStds, DipTchg, NDBE, CertMgt; Business Studies, Computer Studies

Speech and Drama Mrs T Minn , LTCL Miss D Hartley, LTCL Junior School Music Teacher Ms M Mollard

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Boarding School Staff

Mrs Christine Wilson Mrs Ann Boyce Mrs Christine Laughton

Mrs C Easter

College Office Mrs Stacey Trott Mrs Anthea Kitson Miss Jane Robins Miss Nyomi Pollock

- PA Secretary - Administration Secretary - School Secretary - Receptionist

Maintenance Staff Mr Ray Derry Mr Graeme Bradshaw Mr David Harris Ms Sandi Findlay

Mrs S Trott Mrs B Parker Mrs J Zygadlo Mrs R Ansell Mrs F Naylor Ms D Kenny Mrs R Nicholls Ms D Perkins

- Senior Boarding House Administrator - Kilburn House - Julius House - School Nurse - Julius House - Kilburn House - Kilburn House - Kilburn House relief - Cafeteria Supervisor, Boarding House relief - Catering Manager

Staff 1997 First row: Robin Baigent, Mike Greenslade, Lun Kennedy, Sue Oliver, Ken Beckman, Margo McKay, Claudia Hysocki, Stacey Rod, Bryon Mann, Robin Cave, Jill Kerr Second row: Linda Lightfoot, Anthea Kitson, Pam Harvey, Sarah Perkins, Michelle Mallard, Anne Donovan, Vivienne Morrison, Margaret Weiss, Janet Todd, Robin Jones, Chris Chambers, Margaret Fraser Third row: Chris Arthur, Kirsty Macdonald-Ashby, Jan Webby, Stacey Trott, Christine Easter, Melissa Fenton, Samantha Fazio-Smith, Jane Robins, Carole Petrie, Marie Porter, Carolyn Stuart Fourth row: Jane Fahey, Paula Sheldon, Lyall Hallum, Rae Fraser, Hilary Scandrett, Roz Spiers, Joan Miller, Jane Shand, Jackie Ott, Faye Poulson Fifth row:Beatrix Parker, Graham Bradshaw, Dave Harris, John Kerr, David Fortune, Mike Summerlee, Terry Wood, Kaye Curgenven Sixth row: Trudy Keys, Michelle Brennan, Tim Oliver, Grant Belcher, Brian Woods, Sandra Masters, Paula Townsend

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ParentTeacher Association "Partnerships Now More Than Ever" Parent Involvement Equals Success Research proves that parent involvement is a key to helping children succeed at school. This idea has been basic to PTA's philosophy and action since its very beginning. PTA goes even further by stating that children do better in all ways when their parents care about what they are doing - at home, in the community, and in school. Parent involvement in all aspects of a child's life is essential. Children can only achieve to their fullest potential in school or in life when their physical and emotional needs have been met. They need to feel good about themselves, be taught how to make decisions, and be held accountable for the results of those decisions.

Today the Challenge Is Greater As we work toward parent-school partnerships, we must acknowledge the tremendous changes that have occurred in families over the past twenty or so years. Today the majority of school-age children have mothers in the work force. There are greater numbers of single parents, and far more families have complex relationships. There are also increasing numbers of families from diverse cultural, economic, and educational backgrounds. Practices that worked when the "traditional" family was in the majority, must be adapted or changed so that all families can be involved with their children's schools. For instance, how can we help children adjust to their parents' separation or divorce, find ways to

reach parents with limited or non-English speaking skills, or help a family cope with the trauma brought on by alcohol and drug abuse? These situations, as well as others, can and do affect a child's ability to learn. The challenge is to find new ways to help parents and school - and community groups - form partnerships needed to support each child.

Parent Roles In Education What Is Parent Involvement? Parent involvement in the broadest sense is helping parents acquire greater understanding about : • parenting - the skills parents use in raising their children. • parent education - information about the issues that can affect their children's lives. • parent involvement - the many ways to support their children in school, including how to become involved in decisions about their children's education, and the operation of the school. Parent involvement is a broad concept because it takes many forms and occurs in many ways. The St Margaret's College PTA continues to endorse the theme of "Parents as Partners", and has been working extremely hard all year to promote this concept. If you would like to know more about how you can participate in the school PTA, then leave your name at the school office, and someone from the PTA will soon be in touch with you.

Alister Peat - Chairman

St Margaret's College St Margaret's College Old Girls Association

Daughters of Old Girls

My first year as President has certainly been a rewarding and fulfilling task. I am working hard on the Trust Board to represent the Old Girls Association and have been placed on the Publicity & Promotions committee. I am finding this interesting and rewarding as we are about to launch our latest Board Report.

Our 50 Years On and St Margaret's Class of '57 will be meeting at the Annual Reunion Weekend. A 20 Year On reunion is to be held on the 22nd November 1997. These reunions require an enormous amount of dedication from the individual committees and they are valuable times to bring old friends together.

Since my first report last March, many events have taken place. Those of you who attended the First 35 years (1910-1945) Reunion in March, will be still reminiscing about the exciting weekend. Margrita Scott the convenor, needs to be congratulated for the tremendous job she and her committee did to make this reunion so successful.

The Old Girl's Association is very grateful to the school for the computer that has been given to them. It was used for the Appeal and it has all our members names entered on it. We are delighted to receive it. We thank the school for their generosity.

In April, the annual golf match was held at the Kaiapoi Golf Course. Even though the weather was chilly we had enthusiatic players. My thanks go out to the golf sub-committee for the enormous amount of work they put in to make this day so successful. The bridge day followed on 4 July. This was a very successful day and from the profits we were able to donate to the following charities - Glenelg Children's Health Camp; Christchurch City Mission; Cholmondely Children's Home; Friends of the Christchurch Cathedral; Sisters of the Sacred Name. Once again this event couldn't have taken place without the support of the hard working committee. I wish to thank them also.

I would like to report that no senior scholarship has been awarded this year, however two fees assistance awards have been rewarded to the daughters of old girls. A very special thank you goes to Sue Cronshaw who has now retired as Secretary/Treasurer of the Association after five years. She has been a tireless dedicated upporter of the Association. I am very grateful for the help she gave me as I progressed into my new role as President and I am very pleased to report that she is willing to remain on the committee. I would officially like to welcome Liz Riley, our new Secretary/Treasurer. She has stepped into her new role with efficiency and professionalism. I am looking forward to working with her over the next 18 months.

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Finally, I would like to thank Miss Wysocki for the interest and support she has shown to the Old Girls Association and for making us very welcome to use the school facilities for functions.

I am looking forward to your continued support and meeting with you at the Reunion Weekend. Rosemary McBeath President, SMCOGA

Leavers' Ball 1996

St Margaret's College Primary and Intermediate School Introduction When I explain to "outsiders" that I work in a Year 1 to 13 school, their fir t question is often, "But isn't it too much for girls to complete all of their schooling in one place?" I always have to say that that is not the case; that for most girls it is a very positive experience to stay in a place where they are well known, and where they feel safe and secure and therefore able to take the risks which enable them to learn effectively. It makes life much easier for our students, especially when making the major transitions from Year 6 to Year 7 and Year 8 into the secondary school. Other students at these times are busy changing schools, making new friends and learning new routines before settling into some serious learning. Because we have old hands moving through from Year 6, this also makes it easier for those starting new; at least half the group know the ropes and it is no time at all before everybody feels at home. Similarly, when girls begin secondary school, a very difficult time for many students, girls who have had some time at St Margaret's have a big advantage. Contrast this to the usual Intermediate system, where each year half of the students are coming and the other half are going! Students come into the Primary and Intermediate Departments at various times, with a particularly big intake at the Year 7 level. The role of the class or form teacher is very important to us. It is our job to ensure that each child is supported, understood and cared for, and it never fails to amaze me to see how much time

staff put into not only planning exciting programmes, but also into developing positive relationships with students in their classes. Each teacher also keeps a thoughtful eye on all of the children in the departments, so that any needs are quickly spotted and dealt with. I am also impressed with the way in which our students care for one another, and also for the staff who work with them, be they class or specialist teachers. Many visitors to the school comment on the warm and friendly atmosphere of this part of the school. We try to recognise the academic, cultural and sporting uccesses of our students, giving positive feedback in the classroom and with special awards assemblies. But at these assemblies we also reward the hard workers, those who show positive attitudes under pressure, and those who show particular care for others. In this way, we reinforce one of our main aims, which is to develop self esteem and self confidence in each of our students. By having small class numbers, by knowing our students well and by giving our students the opportunity to stay in the school instead of making many changes, we provide a positive, secure environment in which they may develop to their full potential. Sue Oliver Primary and Intermediate Co-ordinator

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Year 30T First row: Emma Frost, Charlotte Raines, Mikaela Lancaster, Kitty Kwok, Bernadette Belcher, Prudence Watson Back: Helen Lu, Alexandra Wells, Anna Wilson, Esther Chen-Green, Rhea Milner, Rebekah Thomas-Hiddleston, Mrs Ott

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Year 4MO First row: Natalie Bradford, Laura Robertson, Emma Shine, Rose Parkinson, Rosemary Holliday Back: Eleanor Wootton, Genevieve Hegarty, Kelly Belcher, Sophie Stammers, Annabel Watson, Mrs Morrison Absent: Kira Williams, Sophie Freear

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Year SSP First row: Premi Gill, Laura Ash, Melissa Nottage, Calantha Peter, Caitlin Trinder Back: Charlie-Jo Hanson, Joanna Chen-Green, Annie Walsh, Michelle Souster, Julianne Bellaney, Olivia Sutton Absent: Mrs Spiers, Mrs Irvine

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Year 6SH First row: Frances Ruddiman, Libby Brazier, Philippa Smith, Elizabeth Reay, Harriet Peters, Laura Kim Second row: Melanie Scafe, Sophie Gibbons, Charlotte Ayers, Geraldine Cowie, Elizabeth Washington, Maya Kumada, Philippa Bradford Third row: Penny Dalziel, Amanda Lees, Nadia Fearnley, Laura Freear, Kate Alexander, Amy Hutching, Mrs Sheldon Absent: Sophie Enersen

Year 7FR First row: Sarah Rhodes, Kate Watson, Emma Matson, Alexandra Watson, Leanne Beukman, Katrina Williams Second row: Emmeline Halligan, Jessica Neame, Francesca Jackson, Alexis Baronian, Rebecca Craigie, Kate Bremner, Mrs Fraser Third row: Olivia Parker, Lydia Baylis, Kate Grimshaw, Kimberley Gow, Nadia Devonish, Amanda Bellaney Absent: Geni McCallum, Rachel Prankerd, Annabelle Roache

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Year 7PO First row: Samantha Knowles, Shana Kemp, Georgina East, Gemma James, Leon Yu, Jenna Morris-Williamson, Qianyi Chuah Second row: Prue Johnstone, Alana Tuck, Anna Taylor, Gabrielle Hegarty, Na Rang Jung, Sarah Ash, Mrs Porter Third row: Olivia Russell, Mychelle Hellmann, Amy Brazier, Georgina Bowker, Katie Easter, Trudie Dixon, Paula Hurle

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Year 8MA First row: Amanda Dixon, Pippy French, Da Woon Jeong, Brooke Inwood, Maria Yu, Mandy Dalziel Second row: Katherine Wall, Charlotte Campbell, Stephanie Allan, Amy Freear, Emily St Clair, Nadine Engel Third row: Sarah McLaughlin, Georgina Coater, Sonia Kumada, Kristen Dench, Robyn Harwarden, Meg Parkinson Absent: Lisa Towner, Jessica Goodson, Kelly Egan, Mrs MacDonald-Ashby

Year SOL First row: Lisa Kim, Jennifer Chapman, Zara Terrell, Sara Lister, Kate Heveldt, Catherine Ruthe,ford, Sophie Gray Second row: Katie ¾ylie, Laura Penney, Sophie Tapper, Diana Kwok, Sarah Hutching, Yi Rang Jung, Charlotte Young, Alexandra Gallagher, Mrs Oliver Third row:Jessica Ellerm, Jenna Rennie, Erica Lostroh, Holly Campbell, Sarah Nutt, Rosina Cater, Nichole Manco

St Margaret's College Years 1 and 2 wrote about what they like about St Margaret's College I like story writing because I can write stories about Mrs Stuart. Brooke Bishop I like collage because you can do things. I like books to read. You can make different stories. I like St Margaret's College because we are friends - Ellie, Lauren and me. La,tticia Moore I like St Margaret's because you can laugh and you can have fun. I like playing in the playground and jumping up and down. Samantha Murphy

I like collage because you can make houses. Another thing I like is doing maths. I like hard things. Ashleigh May

I like reading. I like St Margaret's. I like reading poems. Lauren Cantwell

I like it because we get to do lots of fun things. I like two things best. They are computer lab and art. Olivia Chappell

I like St Margaret's because you can learn and you can have fun and I like it. You can go on a trip. You can go to the park and you can learn lots of stuff and I like school. You can learn numbers and you can learn words. You can move to different classrooms when you get older and then you go and study and then you can go to university and then you are an adult and you can do whatever you want. Margo Reider I like St Margaret's because you have lots of space to play in. I like tag and I chase the teachers. Ellie Hegarty I like St Margaret's because we can do collage and it is fun because we can make things. I like St Margaret's because we learn new things. I like St Margaret's because we can do lots of maths and art. I like working very hard. I like all my friends. Laura Holder I like St Margaret's because I like to do collage. I like St Margaret's because we like to have fun. I like St Margaret's because it is fun. I like St Margaret's because I like it. Kate Vilsbaek

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At Easter,Year 3 studentsput themselves in Jesus'shoes and reflected on the feelings he must have had .... When I hopped on to the donkey's back I felt happy that I was not walking all the way to Jerusalem. It's a long way and the donkey was strong enough to hold me. I was glad that he could hold me or I would fall off and hurt myself and I would feel sad. I left for Jerusalem. I felt like a king riding a donkey. When I went along the clothes and branches I felt loved. I felt that people believed in God and me. When I rode into Jerusalem I felt in command, but I was not. Alexandra Wells I feel like I am alone, just me and my Dad. Blood dripped into my mouth. It came from my forehead. It was a miracle. My sweat turned to blood. I could not believe my eyes and I prayed in Gethsemane garden. My friends fell on the donkey and went to sleep. Esther Chen-Green One of my friends told the soldiers to take me away. The soldiers did. I felt sad, hurt, scared and I didn't like it. I was nervous too because the soldiers took me away from the garden when I was praying. Helen Lu I felt like I was sad because I was leaving my friends who were surrounding me crying. Bernadette Belcher When I had my last meal I felt sad, mad and nervous because I was going to die. When I had my last meal I felt like crying and enjoying myself because it was the last night that I would be alive. When I had my last meal I felt in command because I was telling people to eat the bread and wine. I got the bread and split it. I gave a little bit to all of my friends. I got wine and let all of my friends have a sip of it. When I had my last meal I felt like a king. Emma Frost Caiaphas asked me, "Are you the King of God?" "I am the King of God." Then I was unhappy and so was the donkey. Prudence Watson When the people are around me I feel sad and bad because the people are shouting out, "Crucify him!" I'm crying. Kitty Kwok So the soldiers took me away and I felt sad. They put a crown on me. I was upset and worried. The crown was made of thorns and everyone made fun of me. "Hail, King of the Jews," they said. They gave me a huge cross of wood to carry. A man came out of the crowd and helped me. Charlotte Raines

I am feeling so much pain carrying the cross to the top of the hill and I'm very sick. I am very hurt and very very nervous because I am going to die. Mikaela Lancaster I got hung on the cross and I was nervous. I was nailed on the cross in my hands. Everyone was watching the two people and me dying on the cross. Rhea Milner

The Resurrection I met Jesus at the park and I was surprised to see Jesus. Jesus talked to me on the way then Jesus went away. At night I saw Jesus on the road. I ran after Jesus. Helen Lu When I first met the stranger I was frightened. He talked nicely to me in a nice tone. I felt astonished and happy that he could be alive again. I had a smile on my face when I found out that the stranger was Jesus. I had a lot of questions like, "How did you rise from the dead?" Alexandra Wells I met Jesus at the icecream shop. I was amazed. We talked for a while and he bought me an icecream. We met a lot in town. We caught the tram around town. Bernadette Belcher I was at the shop. I saw Jesus. I was happy when I saw him because he had come out of the tomb. He was alive. Prudence Watson I was sad to see Jesus was not in the tomb. I went to McDonald's. I saw Jesus. He sat at the table that I was at. He broke the cheeseburger and gave a half to me and a sip of drink. Esther Chen-Green Yesterday I met Jesus. I felt glad. I felt special. Last night I was walking down the road. I saw Jesus in the car. I ran after Jesus. I was wishing my wish. My wish was him coming back to me. Yesterday I was playing with Jesus. I saw Jesus in my eyes. We had fun with each other. Rhea Milner I saw Jesus alive. I felt scared because no normal human being could come back from the dead like he did. I felt happy because Jesus came back to life. I felt wonderful because I was the one who saw him. Emma Frost I saw Jesus and I was surprised. I was walking down the street and I saw Jesus and I felt terrified. I was feeling afraid when I saw Jesus walking down the street with another person. Mikaela Lancaster One night when I closed my eyes I saw Jesus. When I opened my eyes I saw nothing. Kitty Kwok 21

St Margaret's College Our Great Class ,._Year 4 We will tell you some special things about the girls in our class. Eleanor is such a great friend. She has brown hair and is always happy to play with any one of us. She is so good at art and did the prettiest crayon picture. Eleanor always shows she cares for other people. Annabel Watson Annabel is a very special person because she is kind, caring and lots of fun to play with. She is very funny and great to have at our school. Annabel is really cool on Radio St Margaret's, really good at hockey and so fast at running. Eleanor Wootton Kira is really fun, and thoughtful and had a really cool costume on Space Day. I think that Kira is a great friend to everyone and always shows how caring towards others she is. Kira is so good on Radio St Margaret's, our radio programme and she loves reading like I do. Kira is a great listener and very funny. She is a great friend to have. Kelly Belcher Natalie is a very kind and caring person. She always helps you when you are hurt. Everyday she keeps her uniform tidy and he is great at Radio St Margaret's. She always admires other people's work. Natalie is a

very good player at hockey and she never takes the ball off her own team. She has a great sense of humour and always cares about others before herself. Emma Shine Rosie always looks smart in her uniform. She is always on task and is always happy to help other people. She has a great voice and we all know how kind she is. Rosie is great in her art work, always listens and has great expression when she reads. Rosie is a wonderful person. Sophie Stammers Sophie Stammers is amazing at art and she mixes her crayons so their bright colours stick out. She is really great at Radio St Margaret's, she is polite and listens. In her monster transformation she turned into a dancing monster with a very colourful face. When you look at Sophie she is always smiling (apart from the time in our social studies, when we were leaving our island - we were meant to be sad). Rosie Holliday Laura is very kind and she is good at art and Radio St Margaret's. She is so nice when you are hurt and she has a good sense of humour. She is good at so many things like spelling, handwriting, and story writing. She is a special friend. Rose Parkinson

There are so many things I like about Kelly. She has a great sense of humour and she is always so helpful. When you are hurt Kelly is always there to help you. She is good at art and her voice really sounds good on Radio St Margaret's. Kelly loves to read, she is always smiling and is a great friend to have. Kira Williams Rose is a very kind and caring friend. She has long hair and is a little shorter than me. Her voice sounds great on Radio St Margaret's and when she is reading. I love her sense of humour and when we are mischievous. Rose always tries hard at everything. La,ura Robertson Genevieve is caring. She has brown hair and brown eyes. Genevieve is great at art, sports, spelling and reading. When we play she is fair. We have a programme going called Radio St Margaret's and she speaks so nicely. I think she is really great at poems. Genevieve is wonderful at hockey and she is my friend. Sophie Freear Sophie Freear is good at sport and shows sportsmanship. In hockey Sophie always passes me the ball and she is very good at getting goals. She always cares for me when I am hurt. Sophie is good at getting on with her work and her voice is very good on Radio St Margaret's. She wears her uniform nicely and she has bright blue eyes and blonde hair. Genevieve Hegarty Emma is cool. She is good at situations when they are hard to solve. Emma works hard in maths and she is such a nice friend to have. She is one of the best friends in the world. She is a caring person and never mean to me. She will always be my friend. Natalie Bradford

St Margaret's College When My Father Shaves

Spring

Sharpens razor swish ... swish Lathers face whirr ... whirr scraping dipping scraping flicking drying cleaning putting away!!!

Spring is a time of year, With lots of flowers and cheer. Daffodils start to bloom, And the sound of birds echoes in my room. When the lambs are born, And the fields are full of corn. The trees get their leaves, And all the cold weather leaves. Spring is my favourite out of the seasons, And for all these reasons. Michelle Souster Year5

Anne Walsh Year 5

Springl Sunlight filters its way through the iron roofing, producing warmth for us to play in. Beautiful rays of sunshine lie all around us as the fluffy clouds jump through the blue blankets of sky that are closing in on us. Small children run around, their eyes sparkling with joy, their screams of laughter are heard from a mile away. Slowly it becomes quiet as all the children go inside. Stillness is all around me.

Springl Spring is a time of laughter. Spring is a time for happy ever after. Spring is a time for the sun. Spring is a time to have some

FUN Laura Ash Year5

Anon Year5

A Witch

Octopoems

A witch is black She is the Winter In the dark, blue sky she flies. She is thunder and rain. A witch is a black hat tall and thin. A witch is a huge cauldron. She is a horror movie. And a bubbling pot of stew.

A witch is black Winter In her house Pouring with rain A black horrible dress A broom stick A late night horror movie Frogs eyes and legs Caitlin Trinder Year 5

Michelle Souster Year5

I Feel I feel great that Laura is my best friend because I feel comfortable being around her and playing with her. I like having a best friend who is kind and caring and happy all the time. Laura is like a dream friend. She is my best friend in the whole wide world! She cheers me up when I am sad and helps me when I am stuck. She will always be my best friend. Calantha Peter Year5 24

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My FirstCamp

By The Fire

Mud and glug wherever I walk Yay! We've finally arrived. Forcing myself to go for a swim In the cold and freezing lake. Ice cold, pure water Trickling down my dry throat. Rocks so hard and dry to climb Sounds so sweet from the chirping birds Tough wind swirling and whirling me in all directions. Catching colds so quickly each day Anxious to stop and take a breath after a long walk Missing my parents every day Packing up; it is time to go. Laura Freear Y6

The Wizard and the Wishes Once upon a time in a faraway land there lived a grumpy little girl called Grumble Bee. Her mother was called Grumble Fee, her father was called Grumble Tree and her cat was called Fidget. One day Grumble Bee was walking through the forest when she came upon a little man. "Move out of my way!" grumbled Grumble Bee. "No!" shouted the little man. "I want to talk to you. I am a wizard and you are allowed to have three wishes. But..." "I don't want any buts, I want my wishes!" screamed Grumble Bee. "All right, all right," said the wizard. "My first wish is that I change my name to a happy person's name, like Tinkle Tonk which means great and cool, not grumpy for that matter. My second wish is that I have all the money in the world and the third is that I have a fun park just for me! Give them to me now!" shouted Grumble Bee, (now known as Tinkle Tonk.) "I shall give you your wishes, but you must now be turned into a frog," said the wizard. "Why?" asked Grumble Bee. "When I said but... , I was going to tell you that you must make one wish that is not for you. You did not." So he waved his wand and Grumble Bee turned into a frog all because she was selfish and grumpy. Sophie Gibbons Y6

Crackle, crackle, Burn and glow, Watch the fire Start to grow. Higher, higher, Leap and spread, Darting tongues Gold and red. Quicker, slower, Rise and fall, Shadows dancing On the wall. Smaller, smaller, Sink and die, As the hours Swiftly fly. Nestle, nestle, In your bed, Winking coals, Glowing red. Emma Matson Y7FR

The Stormy Day The day had started out sunny And beautiful. But a storm was coming. I could tell. First came the wind, A strong ferocious wind, That broke our weather-vane And flattened our crops. Next came the clouds, The dark gloomy clouds With all the strength of An army of warriors. From the clouds came rain Bucketing down And drenching The already moist earth. Then came the lightning Its bright flashes startling me As they seemed to come Out of nowhere. And last of all came the thunder Booming its deep voice And sounding like One thousand drums. Then it all died away. But you can see where it has passed. Rebecca Craigie Y7FR 25

St Margaret s College How Our Solar SystemWas Formed When nothing filled the skies, a giant magical wizard roamed the universe. His name was Kroldon and he was after just one thing: his magical ball. You see, one day Kroldon was so angry he threw his magical ball away, tossing it to the very edges of the universe, and there it had stayed, having become lodged in the vacuum. Kroldon was angry. His magical ball was nowhere to be found. No matter how hard he searched for it he just could not find it. "It has got to be around here somewhere," muttered Kroldon. "I can't have lost it." Then he sighed as he continued searching. After more searching, Kroldon suddenly saw a ring of light forming in the distance. As he neared it, it started forming the shape of his magical ball. "My magical ball," he sighed in a relieved sort of way, "I have missed you so much. Just hold on and we will cast some magic together," said Kroldon as he knelt down to retrieve his ball. He pulled and then he pulled again. Still nothing happened. No matter how hard Krol don pulled he could not pick the ball up. Then an idea struck him. The ball must have been lodged in the vacuum particles for so long that it had become stuck. Although Kroldon did not know if he was correct or not, the idea really troubled him. As he pulled harder on the ball he became more and more frustrated. He tried a freeing spell but it wouldn't work. Then just in case one spell worked, he recited all the different spells: "Light and Darkness, Life and Death, Ice and Fire, Power and Weakness. Light and Darkness. Well I can see fine so I don't need Light and that rules out

Darkness as well. Life and Death. My ball is already alive and I don't want to kill it so pass on that one. Ice and Fire. Well, let's see." Closing his eyes Kroldon started reciting an ancient spell. Then with a zap of his hands in the direction of his ball the spell was released. It soared right past his ball into the core of the universe. "Power and Weakness. Aha! Perhaps if I cast a Power spell it will enable me to be powerful enough to free the ball. Let's see." After Kroldon had hummed for thirty seconds he opened his eyes. "Choing," muttered Kroldon. Tiny little balls came flying from his hands heading straight in the direction of the glowing fireball. But still his ball would not move. "Ball, I can not move you so I shall stay here," and with that Kroldon sat down beside his ball. After a while he heard a humming sound. In the far distance he could see his glowing fireball heading back, straight towards him and his magical ball. As the fireball drew near, Kroldon jumped out of the way. Then BANG! The fireball crashed straight into his magical ball, so hard that the magical ball popped free. Overjoyed, Kroldon picked up his ball, silently vowing never to lose it again. Then off he walked, leaving the fireball, which we now know as our sun, and the tiny little balls, which we know as our planets. Still to this very day the tiny little balls chase the fireball around the universe, and still to this very day we on Earth make orbits around the sun. Katie Wylie Y80L

Night's World

A Starry Night in February Lights galore Like the sprinkling of Sugar on my cereal. Stars twinkling up above Like desolate islands marooned up in space. And the night sky Like a big cloak that witches may wear. I feel so tall on top of the hill looking down on a beautiful sight. Emma Matson Y7FR

The lights of Lyttelton shining brightly, like stars amongst the hills. The sea looking like clouds, high above the world. The stars, the street lamps of the night sky, the moon the biggest and brightest of all. The tops of the mountains like monuments pointing to the darkened sky. The night sky magical, as I look into the never ending space. Men have been to the moon, but nowhere else, leaving space as mysterious as it has been for millions of years. Silence Everything is peaceful like nothing lives here. Rebecca Craigie Y7FR (written on school camp)

Canterbury-Westland Science Fair St Margaret's College Intermediate Department each year get involved in the Canterbury-Westland Science Fair which involves each student or pair doing a scientific investigation. We have the choice of working with a partner or working by ourselves. The investigation carries on for around 10 weeks and in that time we gather as much information and notes about our experiment as possible. In the last couple of weeks things start getting out of control and rushed as computer disks and folders start to go missing; there is always too much happening at once. When all the information is gathered and typed up on the computer and ready to start putting on the boards, cardboard is always lying around everywhere. Usually a couple of days before they are due, half of the school day is spent cutting the cardboard, measuring and checking work. When all the investigations are together they are transported to Rangi Ruru where they get judged against the Rangi work.

that is held at Addington Raceway, usually on a Saturday. Each student who is involved has to take their board and display and set it up on a desk. The judges then come around, discuss the investigations and judge the displays. After a long day, the judges put the names of the people who have won a prize on a whiteboard near the exit so they can collect their prize at the Prize giving. This year the following students won prizes: Jenna Rennie/Sarah Hutching - 1st Junior Chemistry - 3rd Crop and Food Research (Overall) Alex Gallagher - Highly Commended (Year 8) Prue Johnstone/Georgina East - Highly Commended (Year 7) Alexandra Watson/Kimberley Gow - Highly Commended (Year 7)

At the Rangi Ruru Science Scene some girls were chosen for the big Canterbury-Westland Science Fair

Science Fair 1997 An exc1tmg learning experience for the Primary school girls was introduced this year. The end result was a Science Fair held in the last week of Term 2.

and pictures completed after directed research and reading. These girls are still full of the all the information they acquired.

The theme for this year was "Space" and each class approached this topic in a slightly different way.

The Years 1-4 combined and had a wonderful Alien Antics Day where they did plays to express their learning and know ledge, not to mention the amazing alien food that was consumed. Parents were invited to view the work of the girls with much encouragement and feedback given.

For the Year 6 girls, theirs was an individiual research topic based around the impact of technology in Space, and how people have used this technology to explore Space. Research skills and superb presentation were clearly evident. The Year 5 girls designed their own space houses, hotels and brochures to encourage a holiday in Space. They made up space games. The Year 4 girls produced exciting space cities, alien playgrounds, schools and menus with space foods. They produced an alien radio station and their individual research was presented as charts or rockets. For the Year 1-3 girls, their focus was on planets in our solar system with wonderfully creative stories

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St Margaret's College LivingSpringsCamp Camp started on 16 February 1997. Year 7 and 8 gathered outside the Intermediate Department at about 9.30am as we waited for our lift to take us to the Sign of the Kiwi.

The non-stop cricket game was fun, until our attention was focussed on the newly arriving Medbury boys! Unfortunately, to our dismay our new arrivals were Standard 3!

When we arrived there, we took out our lunch bags and waited for further instructions.

We trudged back to the hall, where we sang songs of our choice, followed by dinner then bed.

It was so hot we had already drunk our water bottles before we realised we had to walk the three hour tramp to the camp.

The next day we got up and raced to breakfast, knowing we were going yachting at Charteris Bay Yachting Club. Yachting was a treat which most of us mastered in no time.

We were hot, sticky and sweaty as we made our way over what seemed to be the Southern Alps, but was only the Port Hills. We were so exhausted we didn't even notice the spectacular view forming around us. Our arrival at Living Springs was well rewarded with a refreshing dunk in the nearby pool, even through the pool was jam-packed with 85 screaming girls. After this relaxing swim in the cramped pool, we were made to walk the half hour walk to the confidence course (groan) where we were made to do yet more exercise. The course was a challenge, though each team made it through each individual activity. Dinner came next which was rather ... different. Following dinner came the exciting games. Parachutes to blindfolds - we had it all. That night we dropped into bed too tired to talk. The next morning we all managed to wake up and crawl to the dining room to have breakfast. Breakfast was short but sweet, as we had to meet in the hall to discuss the day's activities.

At the end of this grand experience, the club organised a relay, from the shore to a huge floating polystyrene block. Apart from the polystyrene block being unstable and slippery, we had fun trying to hold on for dear life. We drove back to camp, talking and joking about our day. We were so hungry and tired we scoffed our dinner and stumbled to bed looking forward to the following day. Our last day consisted of tidying bunk rooms, more games of non stop cricket and a game of Indian trails. A last swim in the pool was again a treat which we all enjoyed, as well as the handstand competitions. We got dressed to find a picnic table covered in scrummy fish and chips. Soon after the bus arrived, taking us home exhausted and filled with new knowledge. We all thoroughly enjoyed camp and can't wait until next year.

Years 5 and 6 Camp

Day 1

We went to Arthur's Pass on the Trans-Alpine Train. It took us two and a half hours to get there. On the train we were given some orange and chocolate chip cookies.

After tea we cleaned up and had a bunk room inspection. After that we had supper of milo and cookies and went to bed.

At the train station we got off and carried our day packs to the Lodge. Our other bags were in the trailer because we couldn't carry all of them. When we got to the Lodge we got our bags and went to our bunkrooms and the group I was in got the best bunk room. The curtains were nice, the floor was clean and we had our own fire exit. Two of the bunks were triple bunks. I was going to sleep on the top bunk!

Joanna Chen-Green

For lunch we ate our packed lunches and got ready for a walk up Scott's Track to get some exercise and when we got to the top we drew some pictures of the clouds and had some apple juice.

The Big Easy I can do this - that's what I told myself as I stood at the end of the board. I was shivering just a little, but it wasn't because I was cold. It was because I was afraid I might hurt my back. Over the last three months I had stood here just like this and each time I had ended up in pain. That's because I had failed. I had tried and failed. It hadn't just hurt my back. It had hurt my confidence and wounded my pride. So here I was. Five people watching me. And this time I really wanted to do it for Ann. Ann had told me it was all in my head. She had proved to me I could do this. I had already done this about a million times on the tramp. She said if I could do it there I could do it from the board. But the difference on the tramp was that I had no fear of hurting my back. This time though was different. I had gone all the way to Invercargill - seven hours in a van - because Ann believed if I tried it in a harness over the water I'd do it. And she was right. I did do it. But in the harness you can't hurt yourself. So here I was. No harness. Thi time I suddenly realised I wasn't afraid. I'd just done it in the belt. I could remember the feel of it. It felt cool.

Two steps onto the board. It's the most bouncy I've ever been on. I feel like I can fly. I want to do this. For the first time since I hurt my back I believe I can do this. It won't hurt. I look straight out, not down. Right foot first. Four normal sized steps. I swing my arms up over my head and sweep them down in half circles, lifting my right knee, step and leap. Laser fast I touch my knees. Now the somersault - the really hard part. Now I kick out, uncurl, and my body is straight as a pin - and now my toes are pointed and I enter the water - my body slicing through the blue water like a hot knife through butter. I surface. Ann, my coach, claps. The rest of my diving team mates clap and yell. I can't remember the last time I have been so happy. I feel like I can soar through the air. It's almost like flying. And it felt easy. It was no big deal. I did it - it was The Big Easy. Gemma James Year 7 PO

St Margaret's College FutureProblemSolvingInternationalSuccess On Sunday 20 October 1996 a team of St Margaret's College 12 year olds comprising Polly Douglas, Sumin Ahn, Megan O'Neill and Sophie Bundy won the Junior Section of the New Zealand Future Problem Solving finals. This gave them the right to travel to Ann Arbor in Michigan, USA, to represent New Zealand at the international finals in June 1997. Eight months later, after hours of research and fund raising, we were departing from Christchurch Airport for the trip of a lifetime. Thirteen long hours later we had reached Los Angeles, after a one and a half hour delay at Auckland Airport. Another short flight took us on to San Francisco where we spent the weekend. Accompanying us were Mrs Oliver, our coach, Heather McKenzie, assistant coach and support person, and three parents. We shopped till we dropped in San Francisco and also managed to see the well known sights such as Alcatraz, the Golden Gate Bridge and Chinatown, where we had a sumptuous meal. We also spent a whole afternoon soaking up the atmosphere on Fisherman's Wharf. Believe it or not, we also fitted in Planet Hollywood and the Hard Rock Cafe in one day. On Monday we flew across the States as far as New York state, where we spent the night in Buffalo. The following day we crossed into Canada and visited the Niagara Falls, a highlight for everybody, especially a we took the 'Maid of the Mi t Tour' which enabled us to venture right up to the base of the falls. From here we drove across Ontario through beautiful countryside, enjoying the rural scenery and practising our French as we went. We crossed once more into the USA, after a small skirmish at the border. We arrived at the halls of residence of the Univer ity of Michigan much later than planned, but were able to find our beds for the night. We arrived before all of the other team so we had an opportunity to rest and begin to focus on the main event, the FPS Finals. We did take a day off to visit the Ford Museum and the new Museum of Afro American History in Detroit. This wa a very moving experience and we wished we could have spent more time there. Hundreds of students from across America, plus from Canada and Australia began to arrive in our halls, and they quickly came looking for us Kiwis. Everyone had small souvenirs from their state or country to swap. The New Zealand teams proved very popular in the swapping sessions, as we were the mo t distant country

and the most unknown. Our silver fem and kiwi stickpins were desperately sought by all who visited us. It was fun to ask the Americans if they knew where New Zealand was. Answers varied from Europe to northern Greenland, but the occasional student could place us on a world map. On the Saturday morning, the day of the competition, we walked slowly to the Foreign Languages Block where we would complete our booklet. Despite our precompetition nerves, we emerged feeling satisfied that we had done the best that we could do. However, when we found out at the prize giving on Monday morning that we had won the whole competition, we were completely overwhelmed. Over two thousand people in the auditorium stood and applauded and the whole New Zealand contingent, sitting together in their black t-shirts with the silver fem, went wild. As soon as the prize giving was over we headed directly to the airport to catch our flight to Orlando, Florida. The performance involved in getting our one metre high trophy packed up, while sitting on the floor of the check in area with dozens of people watching, was definitely not the highlight of our trip, but will not be forgotten. Florida was the hotte t part of our trip, with temperatures in the mid thirties every day. This was the real holiday time, where we didn't have to worry about studying or practising our FPS techniques. We spent an entire day at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom and another at Universal Studios. We also were lucky enough to visit the Kennedy Space Centre where we saw the Endeavour space shuttle sitting on the launch pad ready for lift off in early July. The trip home was very long and tiring, but we managed to find the energy to fit in some last minute hopping during our stopover in LA. We were excited to be coming home and once again we were completely overwhelmed as heaps of our friends and our families had come to welcome and congratulate us. St Margaret's College and our families contributed hugely to our success. The financial support we received wa amazing, with such big responses to our fund raising ventures. Without this support we could never have made the trip so we are very grateful to all who assisted us. We hope that another St Margaret's team will soon have the opportunity to experience their own 'trip of a lifetime'. Polly Douglas & Mrs Sue Oliver

St Margaret, s College RoseGrowing Experts

Year 8 girls Meg Parkinson, left, Robyn Hawarden, Rebecca Craigie, Kelly Egan and Kimberley Gow have discovered their green thumbs through a scheme promoted by the Canterbury Rose Society. They took first prize in the primary schools section of the National

Rose Show held in Christchurch. The society provided miniature rose bushes to 57 schools last September to see which school could best rear the roses to competition standard.

The Quake As I lie here bleeding and hurt, I smell the scent of rubble and dirt. Silence all around, Water soaking from the wet, wet ground. My life flashed before me, places by countries, places by sea. I lie there singing, a song of hope, my life hanging on by a thin, thin rope. After hours of praying, singing of love, I see the light, the feathery dove. I held on as long as I could, but now I realise that die I would. So I say farewell to this world of madness, and turn my face up to a place of gladness. Rescuers find me two minutes late, but looking down, I knew my fate. They remove my body with a smile on my face, I feel at peace, at one with grace. Robyn Harwarden Y8MA

You are the one You are the one, I really really like You are the one, who helps me most You are the one, who teaches me most You are the one, who is very important. You are the one, who brightens up my life. You are the one, who never goes away You are the one, Oh, will you please stay? Maria Yu Y8MA

The Death of Fear Fear lay dying at the corner shop, As it lay dying, sadness came out of the darkness, Running like a fugitive. Happiness toddled along behind sadness, Knowing it would soon have its turn. Fear's life is finished, all that remains is a memory, Buried deep in the past. There are no mourners for the passing of fear, He was an insignificant being, Left abandoned and alone. Jenna Rennie Y80L

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E-mail Exchange With Canadian Class This year Y7Fr and some of Y7Po have been

places as Niagara Falls, baseball games and ice hockey

exchanging E-Mail and letters with a Grade 5 and 6

tournments and into many homes.

class at a co-educational public school (John Wanslee) in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (The Grade 6 students have now gone onto Junior High School).

Each class complete lots of interesting work to do with the exchange. Our class sent computer slide shows about New Zealand to our new friends. We have each

There are 32 students in the class. Right at the

learnt a lot about each other and many of these

beginning, they sent us, on loan, their class mascot

friendships will continue. It is great to have instant

'Mortimer Moose', a furry toy, complete with his own

contact with someone else on the other side of the

passport. Our class members took Morty on all sorts of

world, through E-Mail.

exciting adventures around Canterbury such as skiing with Alexandra, fishing with Lydia, canoeing with Sarah. Kimberley even took him to Fiji and he had his passport stamped at Customs. Meanwhile, our class mascot, 'Kirky the Kiwi' was enjoying time in Toronto where he was taken to such

Letters and small gifts being distributed to our friends in Grades 5 and 6, John Wanslee Public School, Toronto.

St Margaret's College Year 7 and 8 Sleepover It started off with fun and games just playing UniHock and things like that, then we had supper. The teachers turned out the light, so we got out our torches and played with them while Mrs Fraser told ghost stories that weren't even scary (she thought they were!). Most of us got our lollies out and then scoffed them before we even got into bed. As Year 8's we got the big mats and my friends and I shared the biggest mat! Then the teachers told us to turn off our torches and to be quiet. Mrs Oliver threatened to make people sleep on the floor without a mat if we didn't, but we didn't think she would really do it. However we were shocked when she told a girl called Stephanie to do it. Stephanie was totally helpless before this huge ogre who used to be Mrs Oliver. We all felt

sorry for Stephanie and she was crying so I went over to comfort her. However, I was terrified when I heard the door of the Activities Room (where the teachers were sleeping) creak! It was too late to dash back to my sleeping bag - I was stuck! Mrs Oliver came over and told me those awful words "Laura Penney! Get your sleeping bag and go and sleep on the floor!" I went and got my sleeping bag and slept all night on a cold, hard floor. Stephanie was lucky, at least she got a mat to sleep on! In the morning some other girls in Year 8 came and kicked me to wake me up. I was so angry! I hardly got a good night's sleep and then they had to come and kick me! Grrrrr! ! Laura Penney

Book Review: "The Island on Bird Street" By Uri Orlev "The Island on Bird Street" is a fictional book. Aimed at young adults, it is about the effects of World War 2 on a Jewish boy and his family. It is written by Uri Orlev, translated from the Hebrew by Hille! Halkin and Alex is the main character. The Second World War is raging. Times are hard in Poland, expecially for Jews, and Alex is one of them. His mother has disappeared and the German army have taken his father to an unknown destination. Alone, Alex is forced to take refuge in an abandoned house at 78 Bird Street. Here he hopes to wait out the harsh Polish winter with his pet mouse Snow, convinced that his father will return. In the streets looking for food he must always be on the alert for the enemy, for if he is discovered he could be killed - even though he is only eleven years old. During Alex's time at number 78 there are occasional events that keep the story moving. Because of these the reader is not bored but waiting for what will happen next. "The Island on Bird Street" is written from Alex's point of view. As the title suggests, most of the time he in confined to the house and there is no-one for him to talk to so Alex's contact with the outside world is

limited to what he can see from his lookout. Therefore his detailed observations form the basis of the book. The language is expressive yet simple. The book is well structured with a good introduction, a climax and then a powerful ending. The reader is left guessing as to what will happen until the very end. Written by Uri Orlev "The Island on Bird Street" was first published in 1981 and he won the Mordechai Berstein Award in Israel for it in the same year. I think that this was because the story is fast moving and dramatic. It has the power to influence the readers' opinion of the cruelty of World War 2 and racism. The book made me feel happy and sad when I had finished. Happy to have finished the book but sad for the real people who in World War 2 had to face situations like Alex's. Overall I am glad that I have read it because most importantly I liked the story line. I think that it would rate amongst some of the best books I have ever read. I think that the author clearly outlined the injustice and cruelty that faced Alex and this made "The Island on Bird Street" a very interesting book to read. Katie Wylie

St Margaret's College Winning Meyers Cup Speech for Years 7-9 Kiwis fly high. Hmm, that doesn't sound right to me. As we know the long beaked kiwi who habituated in the dark does not fly. But I know many kiwis that fly high. I'm referring to the many talented New Zealanders who are outstanding in their achievements. In history we read of Lord Rutherford who split the atom and earned himself a reputation of a world renowned physicist. Sir Edmund Hillary did not fly to the peak of the Himalayas but actually hiked the long distance journey, battling blizzards and braving the subzero temperatures and still managed to plant the New Zealand flag at the peak of the Himalayas 25,000 feet above sea level. Kiwis sure do fly High!!!

Kiwis fly high and sing too. Think about the world famous song bird Dame Kiri Te Kanawa, her soprano voice rising above the clouds and warming every heart who hears her heavenly voice. There are many kiwis who are world famous like the All Blacks who bring magic to the lifeless rugby ball. The New Zealand yachting team wrestled the seas and

Why Hate Why the suffering? Why the pain? For one is mean, nothing is gained. A tear falls, a bitter laugh resound , the circle of hate, ever so round.

turned the America's Cup into the New Zealand's cup and Danyon Loader won two gold medals in the 1996 Olympics. Ladies and gentlemen, we have seen and heard about the kiwis that fly high but how about those everyday kiwis? As a new comer to this country I am con tantly reminded of the many flightless kiwis who battle on with daily problems not being defeated. Think about the little girl Eve, whose fight against AIDS touched many hearts. How about kiwis who defy age and graduate university in their golden years of eighty? The great grandmother who took her first parachute jump on her 100th birthday? The physically handicapped who are fiercely fighting to be independent? There are many more kiwis who through sheer determination fly high, freeing themselves from their many problems. Surely the famous "Give it a go" or "She'll be right" and "DIY" attitude will be found in practically every New Zealander. Kiwis will not limit themselves to fly high. Qian Yi Chuah - Y7PO

Spring Fever Spring began with a tiny bud - the first of its kind, so small it almost went unnoticed, but mother nature knew her time. And so began spring fever. It spread quickly, wasting no time. The flowers blossomed displaying colours so rich, so bold, it was hard to believe their purity. Their sweet scent wafted through new leaves, bright and green. So soft, so perfect, were the crimson roses, reaching up to the sweltering sun. Birds chirped in branches of out stretched trees.

A heart sinks below the darkness, for the cruel, a friend is gone in the mess. Black like midnight, hate lingers in the wrong, not right. Cruel is the soul of another,

All too soon spring was gone, leaving its scent, the only trace of what once was. Too soon after it left the frost came, shattering the peacefulness that now lies dead and brown in a gutter. Emily St Clair - Y8MA

the hurt one wanders, looking for cover. Evil fills the life of one's spirit, leaving it dry, dry like desert. Why hould one suffer, at the hand of another? Why should one cry, a solitary tear, happiness dies, Why, oh, why? Robyn Harwarden - Y8MA 36

Winter The silver grey pebbles lying still and amused. The big grey blanket covers me. The trees are looking still, lifeless, and bewildered, The web of the spider has lost its colour while, The wind blows through I see brown leaves falling with grassy surroundings I see a white blanket on the ground. Brooke Inwood - Y8MA

Blossom White blossom flutters to the ground like ice cold flakes of snow. Death white fingers daintily reach up to them catching the petals in her hand like fairie in Autumn. Lifting her icy-cold hand she kisses them, takes a small breath and blows them off her hand. They flutter to the ground once again like snowflakes. The Snow Queen glides in the other direction, reaching up to the falling petals, then vanishes into thin air, casting a never-ending spell on the snow flake garden, this only to be broken by the falling petals of cherry blossoms. Icy winter came and snowflakes danced on the naked trunks of the cherry tree. The Snow Queen faced a cold, icy time. The spell was not yet broken and the garden lay dormant under the thick fluffy blankets of white, cold velvet-snow. The garden lay asleep behind its thick wall, just out of sight, but still within reach of the blast of icy winds. After four months of hard, driving winds and rain, the garden awakens, sending magical jade shoots out from the windswept branches. The Queen shakes off her winter slumber and strolls through her dream-land garden once again, casting magical spells so that it may return once more to its dormant life in another time. Charlotte Champbell - YSMA

Company

Friends When life is hard

Silence all around. Rolling mounds cascade around the sleek puddle of sparkling dew. Burning torch hanging straight in the blue fragile sheet that lines the earth. Breeze whispers calm, soothing words of delight. Peaceful.

And all you need Is someone to talk to Who understands. Life is hard to take When that person is not around. I see the moonlit ocean

Look around, everything is company,

Is telling me to move on

showing off its shine.

And you say, "Don't turn around."

Burning flame dragged down, as white rock rides proudly in the sky, with all of his companions.

As that person I used to call a friend Is running and hiding

Kristen Dench - YSMA

Not wanting anything To do with me.

Winter A radiant tree raising its tall branches to the sky Fiery colours of yellow and red fill the dull and murkey atmosphere. Pebbles break the mysterious stillness as they crunch like dead leaves under foot. Grey clouds blanket the sun and drench it of all possible light. Brittle, lifeless trees look bewildered in their last stage Before winter takes them into its lair. Crisp frost rolls over the innocent plants as winter comes to greet them. Nadine Engle - YSMA

That burning horizon In the corner of your heart Is like a dagger going through Your life is going past your eyes Without a breath You catch it. You decide your only friend Is that crane on the wall Always listening to you when you are sad. Unlike those fake friends Who didn't believe in you. I will show them One day Somehow. Stephanie Allan - YSMA 37

St Margaret, s College DisasterDay St Margaret's College was one of the many Christchurch schools which participated in Disaster Day. Four people were chosen from the two Year 8 classes to take a short course so they could become a warden for Disaster Day and lead their school and help if need be. The Course was held at the Headquarters of Civil Defence. We were shown what would be done on the day and how we would go about it. They showed us what went on throughout Christchurch and where all the area headquarters as well as the schools that were connected with Civil Defence were situated. A guest arrived to show us what equipment they used in their voluntary rescue force and we talked about what they did in a case of emergency.

When Disaster Day finally arrived we were sorted into groups of five and were given designated jobs. The four wardens plus one other girl were named Regional Headquarters. All the other groups represented the schools connected as Area Headquarters. In each group there was a warden who had to wear the Civil Defence plastic coat. As the day went on we were given numerous problems which we were to solve the best way we could and the Regional Headquarters gathered them up, summarised them and faxed a report to the controllers. We carried on this way through the day till school finished. Disaster Day was a thought-provoking and fun activity. It broadened our awareness of what to do in a disaster.

Kelly Egan 8MA

Once we knew everything we needed to know we left with a good sense of knowledge about Civil Defence which would help to prepare us for the Disaster Day.

Why The StarsAre Eons ago, a fairy princess, Jorinda, was lazily skipping around and about the forest of Stavanga, Scandinavia, picking flowers and scarlet strawberries. Her glittery gown made of glow-worm silk was long though, not to mention very hot, and she kept tripping over it and getting her galoshes caught in the new, soiled lace trimming. She noticed some small iridescent green tree snakes coiling themselves up as though preparing for a long winter sleep. Suddenly, she accidentally turned head over heels again, but before she could pick herself up again, she found herself being pulled down and down into a darkened crevasse. It took Jorinda what she thought was an eternity to reach the top of the crevasse. Breathless, she grasped a root protruding out from the edge of the cliff face and hauled herself up and over the edge. Before she could regain balance on her own two feet again, she stopped short at the sight of two large booted feet. The feet belonged to the most handsome young prince that Jorinda had ever seen. He explained to her that he was the ruler of the forest of Stavanga and all of its inhabitants. Dazzled, Jorinda swore her love for him instantly. Many times did Jorinda and Joringel, the Prince of Stavanga, meet in the forest. They would collect wild 38

berries and watch the tree snakes and other forest animals play. After meeting several times, Jorinda was so lovestruck that she gave Joringel her heart and promised to marry him. Then, at that very moment, the prince turned into an ugly, warty and distorted ogre ridiculing her soppy, romantic stupidity. He laughed an ugly gurgling laugh as he told the princess what he had done. By agreeing to marry him the wicked orcerer's evil magic and power had become stronger and he had become immortal like the fairy princess. She had fallen victim to his heinous, cunning plan so easily and now he would become the most powerfully evil, everlasting force in the universe. That night, the heartbroken and confused Jorinda wept and wept and she still is. As soon as her tears rolled across her cheeks they turned into glimmering crystals. Some white, some yellow, some blue and many other colours. Because they were so hard, they bounced off the marbled floor and were tossed high into the night sky. Everyday, there are new stars appearing, and Jorinda is still crying.

Catherine Rutherford - Y80L

The St Margaret's College Horse Event

Two LionsGoing To Get Married .

In the morning Being woken up From a big night dream About falling off and being on the ground When I would be in the ring I was nervous, really just butterflies

The lion roamed restless through the mountain glade, Alone and solitary, thinking of a mate. His eyes fixed firmly on the top of the hill. For well he knew the legend that his fate was ruled by heaven, Come the sun and rain together and his future will be solved. For lions, so Korean legend goes, find their partners, when sun and rain combined Upon the earth do flow.

Had breakfast Already to go Amy in the car, Muzzy in the float The accelerator on and off we go At the grounds all geared up Excited I was The event had started

The sky was blue, cloudless, the sun intense, He thirsted both for water and for company, But alas, 'twas summer and not a sign of rain, No little cloud, no promise, no fiancee in view.

Dressage in the ring, so much to remember Muzzy and I worked together

For days he wandered aimlessly, under the thickening sky, Till finally worn out he found himself a hollow, Curled up exhausted, dreaming of future hope, Awoke unbelieving to the sight of rain clouds gathering, sun glistening through Could this be the fated day? His roar resounded through the rocks. Unbelieving his eye's delight His mate, his Kate strode proudly through the cloud, Her coat gleaming bravely in that wonderful combine, Water and sun together, just as legend did define, So lion and lioness walk together.

I walked the course of the cross-country Kelly helped me with some jumps Warmed up ready to go That's the bell, off we go It was windy, it was cool We followed the numbers, we followed the flags In and out, round and about The last jump appeared, we made it, we're there After lunch a bite to eat Ready for jumping the final feat I walked the course ready to go The bell had rung, off we go First the singles, then the doubles Two more to go We're at the end

Sun and rain are promise of future. Life together and proud to call their own. And the legend still is true, So if you hear the lion roaring out beyond, And the sun and rain together are appearing in the sky, You know that God is busy organising a marriage on high.

Unity was fun We got our result. We were first overall, In the float off we go Muzzy and I and the three red ribbons in tow A warm bath for me, a slice of hay for my boy.

By Anna Taylor - Y7PO

Da Woon Jeonn - Y8MA

Sports Day

St Margaret, s College Why Humans Aren't Immortal In the beginning, after the Gods had created the animals, came Man. He was immortal and ruled over all except the Gods. Then the Man got lonely, so the Gods created a Woman. She was the Mother of all Mothers, and the Man was the Father of all Fathers, and their children were happy. Their two children, the Brother and the Sister grew up, and multiplied, and their children multiplied, until a race of humans covered all the Earth. Soon, many people were bored. They had done all that can be done, and seen all that could be seen, as humans were immortal, and they had grown old. The first Sister of all Sisters was named Kyon. She was sick of never dying, so she decided to seek out the Gods, and ask therh to let her cease existing. She travelled for years, trying to find the Gods. Finally she found the plateau where the entrance to the cavern of the Gods opened. But first she had to face The Web. It was well known that there was a great web that crossed over a huge gorge in front of the entrance to the cavern of the Gods. Upon this web sat a huge spider, waiting for food. If the spider caught you, you instantly turned into another spider. "Imagine," thought Kyon, "living as a spider, and eating humans!" She shuddered at the thought. "There will be no second chance," she thought grimly, "it's now or never!" She darted towards The Web and clambered across. She felt The Web move and knew the spider was coming. It was much quicker than her and was in hot pursuit of its new prey. She scrambled further, clinging to the thick, gooey, strands. Then she spied the end of The Web and panicked. There was a wall. A dead end! The spider was coming! In desperation she flung herself at the wall, reaching for a hand-hold. Another spider was coming, she realised with a start. Its eyes were glowing crimson in its black podgy head. "No!" she screamed. "I will not become one of you!" She 40

loosened a dagger from her belt and threw it at the spider, then she struggled up the huge rock wall. She ran away from the precipice she had just climbed up. Soon she found a tunnel going through the cliff and ran towards it. At the mouth of the tunnel she paused and looked at the view, beautiful in all its glory. She took a deep breath of air, knowing it may be her last. Then she walked calmly down the tunnel. The first thing she noticed when she came to the end of the tunnel was how large the cave she stood in was. It reached to infinity and beyond, so large no human being, even Kyon, could comprehend. Then she saw a bright light coming towards her. A great voice boomed, "What be you and from where did you come?'' Kyon answered, "I am Kyon the first Sister, and I come to ask you a boon." "A boon?" mused the Light, "A boon? Well thou hast climbed over the web so I will grant thee a boon." "Lord", said Kyon, "I have but one simple request. Would you please grant me and all human beings, mortality? We are bored. Oh Holy One, please may our lives shorten to about one hundred years?" "Yes," said the Light, "I shall grant thee that boon. But, from now on the world will become full of peril. There will be chances to die every day. I will also tell thee this - no being has ever left this cavern, but because of thy request, thou shalt die peacefully and I shalt deliver thy body to thy kinsfolk at sunrise tomorrow. Farewell brave daughter, thou hast achieved thy goal at last. You are the bravest woman I have ever known. Songs shalt be sung of thee, and all the earth will know of thy great deeds." With that Kyon sighed deeply, laid back on the ground and gently died.

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Athletics First row: Laura Ash, Melanie Scafe, Sarah Ash, Amy Hutching, Jessica Neame, Philippa Smith, Georgina East Second row: Penny Dalziel, Mandy Dalziel, Nadine Engel, Charlotte Young, Katherine Wall, Laura Freear Third row: Sarah Hutching, Kate Grimshaw, Jenna Rennie, Sarah Nutt, Kristen Dench, Rosina Cater, Jessica Ellerm

JuniorCrossCountry First row: Laura Ash, Melissa Nottage, Annabel Watson, Frances Ruddiman, Premi Gill, Calantha Peter, Sophie Freear Second row: Philippa Smith, Georgina East, Prue Johnstone, Amy Hutching, Sarah Ash, Kate Watson, Melanie Scafe Third row: Penny Dalziel, Kate Heveldt, Pippy French, Mandy Dalziel, Laura Freear, Francesca Jackson Fourth: Mychelle Hellman, Nichole Manco, Holly Campbell, Sonia Kumada, Charlotte Young 41

St Margaret, s College Combined A Hockey First row: Juliette Turley, Kate Watson, Robyn Hawarden, Prue Johnstone, Georgina East Second Row: Francessa Jackson, Sarah Ash, Jennifer Fife, Holly Campbell, Nadine Engel, Gemma James, Mrs M Porter (Coach)

St Margaret's/Selwyn House Combined Hockey Teams With the co-operation of both St Margaret's College and Selwyn House hockey coaches, two combined teams were selected for the season.

Holly Campbell. The player recognised as most improved throughout the season was Francesca Jackson - a very determined and courageous goalkeeper.

For the first time the top team competed in the Primary A Turf Grade. The competition in this grade was extremely strong, with a great skill level and knowledge of the tactical game of hockey being required. Without exception, the whole team developed their skills and individual knowledge immensely.

Another combined team played on grass. From this team, Katie Wylie and Sophie Gray were awarded certificates for their work during the season.

The team began the season suffering some heavy losses to strong opposition, but showed consiste~t improvement and fought some close battles in later games. The team was placed eighth out of ten in the main competition and in the final knockout round. The team was also very proud to accept the Cathy Baker Fair Play trophy for the Primary Girls A Grade. A player to stand out during the season for her very strong running, direct dribbling and positional play was

11-a-Side Hockey Front row: Frances Ruddiman, Philippa Smith, Sophie Gibbons, Philippa Bradford, Melanie Scafe Second row: Geraldine Cowie, Laura Freear, Jessica Ellerm, Kimberley Gow, Amy Hutching, Charlotte Ayers

Halfway through the season all of the teams entered in the Independent Schools' Winter Tournament which is a knockout competition among the Independent Schools. All of the teams played very well. The Year 6 team did so well that they were invited to combine with St Andrew's to go on to the Canterbury Primary Schools Tournament. Many thanks go to the supportive, friendly and good humoured groups of parents who braved the elements and early mornings to share the season with all of our hockey players.

Kiwi Netball First row: Melissa Nottage, Libby Brazier, Olivia Sutton, Elizabeth Reay, Harriet Peters Second row: Elizabeth Washington, Penny Dalziel, Amanda Lees, Michelle Souster The netball season was very competitive for the Year 7 and 8 terms. Although none of the teams got through to the playoffs, they all did really well and tried hard. All the teams improved through the season. The teams were named N, 0, P (P being the good team, 0 being a better team and N being the best team). On every Wednesday afternoon all the teams went to the netball courts and practised. The 0 team sometimes played against the N and P teams or vice versa. The teams also went out for a netball breakup which everyone enjoyed. All

the netball players thank the coaches who spent their time helping us to have a great time. The following players received awards at a sports assembly: Kate Bremner Georgina Bowker Alexis Baronian Erica Lostroh Anna Taylor Mychelle Hellman Lydia Baylis By Erica Lostroh

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Swimming First row: Laura Ash, Philippa Smith, Pure Johnstone, Amy Hutching, Sophie Gray, Philippa Bradford, Frances Ruddiman Second row: Michelle Souster, Penny Dalziel, Laura Freear, Jenny Chapman, Charlotte Campbell, Kare Hereldt, Mandy Dalziel, Anna Taylor Third row: Nadine Engel, Janna Rennie, Robyn Haraden, Holly Campbell, Sarah Nutt, Kristen Dench, Rosina Cater, Sarah Hutching

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Chorale First row: Qianyi Chuah, Leon Yu, Mandy Dalziel, Zara Terrell, Pippy French, Prue Johnstone, Katrina Williams Second row: Da Woon Jeong, Katie Wylie, Alex Gallagher, Laura Penney, Nadine Engel, Maria Yu, Michelle Mallard Third row: Emily St Clair, Diana Kwok, Jenna Rennie, Sarah McLaughlin, Erica Lostroh, Jessica Ellerm, Sophie Tapper

St Margaret's College Competitions for 1997 Australian Science Competition Years 6 to 8 Distinction Prue Johnstone Rebecca Craigie Gabrielle Hegarty Yi Rang Jung Jenna Rennie Catherine Rutherford Holly Campbell

Jessica Ellerm Sarah Hutching Credit Sophie Gibbons Frances Ruddiman Alexis Baronian Mychelle Hellman Na Rang Jung

Nadia Devonish Samantha Knowles Kimberley Gow Kate Heveldt Robyn Hawarden Erica Lostroh Meg Parkinson Maria Yu

Australian English Competition Years 6 to 8 High Distinction Jenna Rennie Distinction Frances Ruddiman Prue Johnstone Rebecca Craigie Alexandra Watson Alexis Baronian Alexandra Gallagher Sophie Tapper

Kelly Egan Katie Wylie Laura Penney Jessica Ellerm Credit Sophie Gibbons Sarah Rhodes Samantha Knowles Gabrielle Hegarty

Emma Matson Georgina East Kimberley Gow Katrina Williams Mychelle Hellman Robyn Hawarden Catherine Rutherford Rosina Cater Katherine Wall

Australian Mathematics Competition High Distinction Catherine Rutherford Distinction Kelly Egan Maria Yu Sarah Hutching Katie Wylie Lisa Kim Sophie Tapper Erica Lostroh Gabrielle Hegarty Credit Qianyi Chuah Na Rang Jung Yi Rang Jung Robyn Hawarden Jenna Rennie Sophie Gray Rebecca Craigie

Alexandra Gallagher Meg Parkinson Nadia Devonish Holly Campbell Olivia Russell Primary Schools Mathematics Competition High Distinction Rebecca Craigie Distinction Michelle Souster Joanna Chen Green Sophie Gibbons Leon Yu Alexis Baronian Mychelle Hellman Samantha Knowles Kelly Egan Sophie Tapper Catherine Rutherford

Jenna Rennie Sophie Gray Katie Wylie Credit Elizabeth Reay Penny Dalziel Amy Hutching Harriet Peters Frances Ruddiman Qianyi Chuah Georgina East Gabrielle Hegarty Prue Johnstone Yi Rang Jung Erica Lostroh Mandy Dalziel Da Woon Jeong Robyn Hawarden Maria Yu

Computer Competition Success The annual Canterbury Computers in Education Society Competitions were held on a Sunday in late September. Teams volunteered to represent St Margaret's in both Desktop Publishing and Presentation sections of the competition. The Presentation Section involved presenting a slide show on dental hygiene. The desktop publishers had to create an advertisement for a computer, and also a 46

business card, letterhead and application form for a new gymnasium. A Year 8 team comprising Jenna Rennie, Sarah Hutching, Catherine Rutherford and Nichole Manco won the Desktop Publishing Section, winning disks for themselves and a cheque and a DTP book for the school. Their work showed that our students have many highly developed computer skills.

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Prefects 1997 Back: Lucy Barrie, Katy Peat, Sarah Macdonald, Margo Neame, Annabel Robertson Middle: Joanna Muir, Rebecca Rae (Deputy Head), Louisa Brice, Charlotte Dellaca, Jacqui Kearns Front: Prow Tovaranonte, Rebecca O'Connor (Head Girl), Miss ltysocki, Catherine Blair (Head Girl), Jorgette Maaka

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Sacristans Back: Jane Waring, Amanda Batchelor, Laura Reeve, Jessica Jeong, Emily St Clair Front: Esther Lee, Rebecca Sewell, Jorgette Maaka, Florence Lim

St Margaret's College BoardingHouse Report 1997 has seen many new faces around the boarding house, firstly with the new intake of third form boarders and Mrs Stacey Trott (nee Bonnington) as the new Julius Matron. The year began in the usual fashion, including the traditional boarders picnic, but there was a change of venue from Jelly Park to QEII which enabled the girls to participate in a larger variety of activities and games. After Mrs Easter and Stacey attended the National Boarding House Conference, they returned enthusiastic to incorporate new ideas into both hostels, such as the idea for Annabel and I to visit other boarding establishments within Christchurch to see how they operated. This interaction between schools continued, enabling the girls from third form through to seventh form to get to know boys from Christ's College in a controlled social environment. This aspect was one we discussed and saw there was a need for more of this kind of activity. These activities included movies and pizza, ultimate game, and a dinner at Santorini's Greek Restaurant with the sixth and seventh formers. Here we experienced traditional Greek dancing and fine food.

At the beginning of the year Annabel and I organised a BBQ for seventh form boarders from Rangi Rum, Christ's College and St Margaret's. This was held at St Margaret's and it provided an opportunity to interact and meet new people. I would like to take this opportunity to make a special thank you to Stacey and Annabel for all their support throughout the year and I would also like to thank Mrs Ziggy, Mrs Easter, Mrs Ansell, Floss and Jackie for keeping us all under control. Good luck to next year's seventh form boarders and to all the boarders of 1998. Make the most of the opportunity you have of being in a boarding house as it is an experience you will always cherish.

Charlotte Dellaca

Boarder Prefects Back: Lucy Barrie, Sarah MacDonald, Charlotte Thorn Middle: Adair Rattray, Anna Fallon, Anna McKellar, Sarah Ritchie Front: Anna Lawson, Charlotte Dellaca (Head), Miss ltysocki, Annabel Robertson (Deputy Head), Prow Tovaranonte

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Lisa Stevens Captain

Lisa Oliver Vice Captain

Konini made a big splash this year, in the swimming sports in which we gained a very close second. We did let ourselves go in the Athletic sports by gaining fourth place. House Day saw the biggest success of all, with Konini gaining first equal in the Athletic sports and an absolutely stunning fourth equal, (for the amount of practice we had) in the House play. We didn't actually win any of the sports in the afternoon, but we sailed in for a close second overall, which was absolutely wicked! House spirit was awesome this year, and I'd like to thank Koninians for their support and attitude to all competition, and a special thank you goes out to my vice-captain, Lisa Oliver, and the seventh form Koninians - you know who you are. Good Luck Konini for next year - "We're going to rock this joint".

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CN Front row: Melissa Banks, Kylee Colebrook, Hana Kafedzic, Alana Benny, Sarah Timoney Second row: Mrs Carson, Rebecca Hawkins, Kelly Duffy, Sarah Stevens, Emma Griffiths Third row: Sarah Lash, Bridget Solomon, Selina Holliday Absent: Elsie Rough, Kim Atkinson

CG Front row: Julia Wills, Alexandra Newell, Olivia Bell, Janna Kafedzic, Kim Shears Second row: Ms Curgenven, Alicia Wilkinson, Nicola Andrew, Sarah Macdonald, Laura Anderson Third row: Virginia Chapman, Louise Stevenson, Kirsty Paterson Absent: Jacinta Carroll

PK Front row: Sarah Miles, Florence Lim, Sophie McMillan, BoHee Kim, Paula Ford Second row: Mrs Harvey, Melanie Burr, Annabel Nutt, Jorgetta Maaka, Laura Slagter, Sarah Perkins Third row: Samantha Atkins, Kate Studholme, Kirsten Aldridge

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I997 TD

TD Front: Jasmine Smith, Vairi Murray, Rachel Harris, Sarra Warwick, Sarah Morris Back: Rebecca O'Connor, Kate Stevenson, Anna Scarlett, Marguerite Abbott, Bridget Lee, Mrs Todd Absent: Eve Sinclair-Thomson 51

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WB Front row: Chia Chen Pan, Jasmine Moir, Lucy Stockton, Felicity Redfern, Paige Crowther Second row: Cara Brosnahan, Kristy Cole, Alexandra Macfarlane, Sarah Murphy, Ms Wehby Third row: Nicola Hopkins, Kelly Scurr, Sophie Rebbeck, Elizabeth Geddes

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ws Front row: Julia Giblin, Georgina Davison, Hannah Dillon, Lucy McLernon, Keely Raines Second row: Greer Kelly, Lucy Barrie, Jamie Warwick, Harriet Hall, Lisa Oliver, Kathryn Johnstone, Mr Woods

Elizabeth Robinson Captain

Rebecca Johns Vice-Captain

What a year this has been. Thanks to everybody in the House who has given it their all and shown true House spirit. We started off the year with a bang coming first in the Swimming Sports and second in the Athletic Sports. On these days many individual Kowhai members showed their true colours, claiming first places. House Day at the end of the third term was a huge success with Kowhai taking first place in the House plays and first equal in the Theatresports. Thanks to Sophie Cullen, our amazing playwright and to all the yellow blobs who sang as loudly as they possibly could. The House sports were a lot of fun, even if we did not do quite so well in them. Thanks to everybody in Kowhai for a great year. We have really enjoyed it. Always remember that there is no subsitutute for YELLOW!

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DO Front row: Caroline Hornibrook, Julia Youngman, Rebecca Rae, Hannah Hsu, Libby Peate Second row: Brigit Murray, Hannah Ritchie, Lucy James, Vicky Mace, Philippa Kay, Miss Donovan Third row: Jane Allison, Anthea McKay, Debbie Oscroft, Rebecca Earl

FZ Front row: Elizabeth George, Jennifer Davies, Sarah Madeley, Camilla Savill, Kate McQuilkin Second row: Rebecca Dench, Lucinda Campbell, Lucy McElrea, Carron Aldridge, Wendy Duncan, Mrs S Fazio -Smith Third row: Syke Rutherford, Rebecca Johns, Sophie Cullen Absent: Anne Robinson, Stephanie Tirtawudjaja

Ml Front row: Cecila Ellis, Julia Bristed, Gabrielle Sparrow, Emma ¾yeth, Catherine Wall Second row: Hannah Rae, Vivien Huang, Emma James, Christine Owen, Miss Miller Third row: Alexandria Hairn, Amanda Cartwright, Kelly Lee

PT Front row: Ester La, Alice McElrea, Sarah Ritchie, Katie Gillespie, Charlotte Dawson Second row: Emma Goslin, Frances Slee, Nerissa Burkenshaw, Claire Nicholls, Mrs Petrie Thi,d row: Debra Hopkins, Merissa Brandram - Adams, Georgina Barr

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WD Front row: Moraq Ayers, Juliet Virtue, Serena Clarke, Claire George, Kimberley Mather Second row: Elizabeth Robinson, Tiffany Goza, Elizabeth l-1/ylie,Fiona Paterson, Emma Hopkins, Mr Wood Third row: Anna Fallon, Lara Rennie, Jessica Rubber, Belinda Reay

WO Front row: Sarah Wichman, Mandy Lostroh, Olivia Hermijanto, Elizabeth Treganza, Bridget Bates Second row: Tamasine Halligan, Sophie McKenzie, Lucy Spencer, Gemma Aitken, Mrs Wood Third row: Kate Gibbon, Amanda Egden, Alice Cameron, Ping Morgan

Angela Frewer Captain

Amanda Batchelor Vice-Captain

Hang on, who did you say stole Dr Mann's slinky! ... Congratulations Manuka, your attitude and house spirit this year was far better than any other year, excelling beyond everybody's belief. With the traditionally sad start to the year - a first at the wrong end in both the Swimming and Athletic Sports, hopefully this was no reflection on the seventh formers' leadership skills. It can't have been though, because the seventh formers managed to take out the coveted title of House Crock Champions for the second year in a row. However, a truly explosive effort on House Day showed Manukas real talent, taking third place overall (great work guys), with a second in the House play, fourth in the Theatresports and a number of wins and placings in the different sports. Sorry to all those teachers who we offended in the House play, but hey, you asked for it! Thanks to my vice captain, Amanda Batchelor and Michelle Cheney before she sadly departed, and to all those in Manuka who put in a really big effort in this particularly hectic, crazy year. Cheers guys and best of luck for all Manukans in the years to follow ... YOU WILL NEED IT!

MANUKA 57

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AL Front row: Amanda Hidayat, Angela Lapthorn, Vanessa Caldwell, Jennifer Sutton, Yasmin Dungey Second row: Ms J Allan, Noraini Happar, Emily Jackson, Rosie Jones, Martina Scott Third row: Alison van Polanen, Ursula Moore, Susie Williams Absent: Meredith Blampied, Alice Grant

DS Front row: Natalie Corn, Monique Howart, Rachel Hanson, Julia Vernon, Carline Millyard Second row: Ms Davis, Candice Gartwaite, Charlotte Bowker, Mary Dewhurst, Sophie Bundy Third row: Daina O'Hagan, Charlotte Monard, Angela Frewer

JN Front row: Alicia Hoare, Katie Hinsen, Shinoby Baba, Louise Knewstubb, Sumin Ahn Second row: Pieta Astley, Katherine Zwart, Amanda Batchelor, Katie Kennedy, Mrs R Jones Third row: Frederike Schatka, Stephanie Walker, Lisa Reynolds

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KD Front row: Sarah Fellows, Sarah Millar, Manesha Fakir, Lucy Bowker, Brooke Williams Second row: £Leana Morris, Annushka Speight, Laura Borrowdale, Kate Davidson, Mrs Lyn Kennedy Third row: Jasmine Te Amo, Amy Mill, Kylie Robertson, Alicia Forbes

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LF Front row: Natalie Gunn, Lena Te Amo, Lucy Cunliffe, Victoria Wigzell, Victoria Anderson Second row: April Sutherland, Emma Hough, Justine Guy, Abby Kingston, Ms Lightfoot Third row: Charlotte Dellaca, Suzanne Leaming, Charlene Tennison

MN Front row: Judy Song, Felicity Powell, Alexandra Bethell, Odette Hurle, Tanarat Attasaree Second row: Michelle Martin, Michelle Cheney, Sarah O'Keefe, Belinda Bundy Third row: Dr Mann, Seonaid Rankin, Amanda Hanafin

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Martha Ackroyd Captain

Sophie Scandrett Vice-Captain

Matipo started off the year with a lot of spirit and flair in the school Swimming Sports with everyone digging deep into their wardrobes and sporting their tasteful brown attire. The House managed to pull off a well deserved third place, with the help of the seventh form winning both their relays and doing well in the House Croc. Louisa Bryce swam magnificently to become the Senior Runner-up Champion. The day of the Athletic Sports dawned a beautiful one with everyone participating to their full potential and having an entirely enjoyable day. Charlotte Oakley ran very well, with Megan O'Neill doing exceedingly well in her sprinting events. Martha Ackroyd was the Senior Runner-Up Champion. The whole House relay was run very fast by everyone, with the baton only being dropped a few times! House Day was a very enjoyable experience with our House play being of first class quality, however the judges thought otherwise. But, with the help of Robbie, Mike, Miss Webby and Miss Kerr, the House received lots of laughs from young and old and gained second equal place. Theatresports left a lot to be desired (I guess there is a lot of room for improvement) with us gaining last place. The afternoon sports went very well with a win for the Senior Hockey team. These results helped bring Matipo into fourth equal place overall. Well done! Sophie, Leisha and I have had a very enjoyable time organi ing and leading House activities. Thanks to all of you for all your spirit and enthusiasm and don't let anyone tell you different - Matipo is the best House in the School! Remember - keep it BROWN!

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BL Front row: Jennifer Simpson, Amy Maher, Olivia East, Jennifer Tsai, Anna Milne Second row: Amy Newman, Freda Harper, Monqiue Dupuis, Katie Bell Third row: Mr Belcher, Bridget Murdoch, Charlotte Paulin, Jessica Fulton, Angela Begbie Absent: Josephine Scandrett

BR Front row: Ruby Flintoft, Emma Duncan, Anna Calder, Sarah Hodge, Victoria Leiataua Second row: Miss Brennan, Penelope Todhunter, Rachel Paulin, Jessie-Anne Maher, Lucy Coughlan, Julia Paynter Third row: Sophie Scandrett, Laura Hitchon, Emma Bradbury, Sarah Hendry

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KE Front row: Qwan Ling Chew, Phillipa Russell, Jessica Ritchie, Megan O'Neill, Emma Paynter Second row: Sachi Tanaka, Elizabeth Battrick, Sameena Gill, Fiona Rogers, Mr Kerr Third row: Martha Ackroyd, Erin Wilby, Susannah Cottrell

SC Front row: Cora Devonish, Julia van Essen, Amelia Cottrell, Charlotte Nell, Katie Bray Second row: Candy Lewis, Charlotte Oakley, Victoria Sha/lard, Olivia Gerve, Sarah Letham, Mrs Scandrett Third row: Leisha Williams, Jessica van Schreven, Lucy Wadeson

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PY Front row: Hayley Cook, Julietta Rutherford, Hannah Austin, Annabel Chambers Second row: Miss Fenton, Amy Lucas, Anna Simpson, Katherine Kleis Third row: Catherine Blair, Olivia Nell, Olivia Philips, Kate Twomey Absent: Ms Pratley

SU Front row: Andrea van Schreven, Eun Joo (Jessica) Jeong, Samantha Sii, Hannah Chen, Mu Han Chiu Second row: Emily Sloss, Louisa Bryce, Kirsty Yuill-Proctor, Kate Letham Third row: Josephine Ritchie, Nicole van Notten, Mr Summerlee Absent: Sarah Bowles, Beth Glasson

Anna McKellar Captain

Charlotte Thorn Vice-Captain

Red, Red, Red! Rata started the year off rather slowly, but thankfully managed to end it with a bang! The Swimming Sports and Athletics Sports were a bit of a disappointment and participation at both these events left a lot to be desired. However, we still managed some good results, gaining 5th place at both of these events. Throughout the year, Rata's House spirit gradually improved and by House Day were were on fire! House Day was the most successful event of the whole year for us, coming first overall. It was the first time Rata had won since I had been at St Margaret's, so it was a real highlight. Everyone pulled together really well and worked co-operatively with loads of enthusiasm to present a rather long House play, "Rata's Young Entertainers". Our Theatresports team did us proud, coming first equal with Konini and Kowhai, and all the sports teams proved very able, with some impressive results. I would like to thank my vice-captain, Charlotte Thorn, for her tremendous enthusiasm and encouragement throughout the year. Good luck to you all next year. Give your Captains heaps of support and remember you have a winning reputation to up hold - so it will be hard! Remember to keep up the House spirit and enthusia m. GO GET 'EM!

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1 97 AR

AR Front row: Polly Douglas, Kate Apperley, Jenny Cameron, Jane Wareing, Laura Kau Kau Second row: Anna Lawson, Anna lnkster, Abbie Whiten, Jane Tiller, Ms Arthur Third row: Laila Beckman, Katy Peat, Blaise Clouston

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COLLEGE 19 9 7 CB

CB Front row: Vivian Lu, Jamikorn Vitiprod, Wichaya Pettongkam, Vivian Hsu, Chantal Moreton Second row: Ms Chambers, Beverley Freeman, Kirsten Bamfield, Jessica Bradbury, Anna Bobsien, Esther Lee Third row: Michaela Davis, Katrina Begg, Cinnamon Miles, Beth Lawson

FT Front row: Nisha Nair, Tiffany Robertson, Cheryl Turton, April MacKenzie, Anisa Beckman Second row: Francesca Goodger, Olivia Giles, Anna McKellar, Laura Reeve, Stephanie lremonger, Mr Fortune Third row: Fiona Hopkins, Charlotte Gardner, Margo Neame

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HL Front row: Hayley Power, Melissa Viall, Kylie Bryne, Katie Mills, Jessica Hartley-Lichtenstein Second row: Harriet Oswald, Heidi Bishell, Adair Rattray, Jane Park, Keri Algar, Mr Hallum Third row: Alisha Lee, Erica George, Kelly Smith, Anna Handyside

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Alex Herbert Vice-Captain

Meri Machin-Roberts Captain

Rimu has had a successful year and House spirit has been excellent. Our first challenge was the swimming sport . We 'rose to the occasion', thanks to our talented swimmers and gained the commendable place of second, closely biting at the heels of the 'Yellow Submarine'. Our 7th Form 'Croc' didn't do so well unfortunately, in fact sunk in last! Rimu met the challenge of the 'Yellow Submarine' head on and conquered convincingly in our next clash on Athletics day. For all Rimuarians, Athletics day was a wonderful dream come true. Poor Mrs Masters was croaking Rimu 1st, 2nd and 3rd all night.... A special thanks to our outstanding individual runners, throwers and jumpers - you were awesome! Also in novelty events, Rimu's name frequently came over the loudspeaker proving that as a House we are not only creative and enthusiastic, but also determined and serious athletes! For Rimu the House relay was another victorious event. Eventually the winners were announced and Rimu was finally given the FIRST PLACE which we so rightly deserved! On Shrove Tuesday, Rimu again conquered, showing that even God is on Rimu's side. We won the pancake obstacle relay! Next came Cross country. Rimu did not score terribly high in the points ranks. This was due to our generosity and caring attitude. We felt we were 'hogging' the first place and so left it for the other Houses to squabble over. Rimu adopted the same attitude again on the morning House Day where our Theatre Sports Team and House play gained unmemorable placings. However, after the 'feast' of our House lunch, Rimuarians came fighting back, with our Senior Netballers coming first and Senior Hockey second in a nail biting final. Rimu gained a great final ranking of third on House Day. My thanks go to our Deputy, Alex Herbert and other 7th Form Rimuarians who helped during the year. Good luck for next year and remember ... We are all in Rimu, Our Tutors are our friends, Weiss, Rod, Key and Baigient, Shand and Town end too! (Goes to Spice Girl 'Wannabe")

If you want to be in Rimu, We'll be your best friend, Green's gonna last forever, Friendship never ends!

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COLLEGE I997 R0

RD First row: Joanna Zwart, Meri Machin-Roberts, Jacqueline Scriviner, Amy Hadfield Second row: Charlotte Laney, Philippa Greer-Watson, Prudence Graham, Mona Singh, Miss Rod Third row: Meryl Verstraaten, Ruth Haliday, Simona Kraberger, Briana Sauer

so First row: Lee Adamson, Lucinda Thatcher, Maryann Cain, Hannah Aubrey, Kate Brabant Second row: Bridget Topp, Oil Sookaratana, Gemma Grigg, Paulina Neas, Kirsten Meyer Third row: Gretchen Graham, Libby Crawford, Alexandra Herbert, Rebecca Yule Absent: Vanessa Anderson

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19 9 7 MR

MR Front row: Rosie Brown, Anneke Hoglund, Jessica McCormack, Saori Fujii, Gemma Zust Second row: Charlotte Thorn, Angela Murdoch, Bridget Reynish, Catherine Brittenden, Mrs Masters Third row: Christina Laloli, Nicole Todd, Jodie Cobeldick, Desiree Hanson

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COLLEGE 19 9 7 pR

PR Front row: Georgina McCormack, Rebecca Sewell, Julia Chen, Julia Goosey, Jennifer Lo Second row: Chanel Grainger, Yukako Niimi, Shanna Hawkes, Anna Hedley, Kelly Tarrant, Emily Palmer, Ms Price Third row: Sophie Kebbell, Corrina Horrell, Annabel Robertson, lneke Lepoutre

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BT First row: Louise Bartle, Nicola Grigg, Anna Dooley, June Hsu, Abbe Leech Second row: Mrs Baigent, Abby Radford, Lucy Graham, Kylie Ruawai, Liz Reid, Kim MacBrayne Sarah Hill, Lydia Dixon, Emily Mercer, Vanessa Clements

KY First row: Nicola Mercer, Louise Aubrey, Anna Oborne, Inge Verstraaten, Vibian Choi, Second row: Prue MacKenzie, Elizabeth Day, Janet Lee, Charlotte Clements, Mrs Keys Third row: Rebecca Hyde, Amy Poelman, Annabelle Mee, Davinia Ballin

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TS Front row: Nicole Middleton, Amy Shanks, Juliet Dixon, Anna Clark-Hall, Gina Maher Second row: Pam Smith, Amanda Spiers, Lisa Drake, Emma Ferguson, Kate Chapman, Miss Townsend Third row: Bianca Hurrell, Jo Duncan, Emma Warrington, Hayley Boyd

WE Front row: Marissa Johnpillai, Danielle Filer, Rebecca Rae, Phoebe Gibbons, Katrina Worrall Second row: Prow Tovaranote, Natalie Perret, Natalie Lyons, Virgina Irwin Third row: Jane McDonald, Anna Saunders, Mme Weiss Absent: Amanda Sturge

Arts Council and "Art Attack" The Arts play an ever increasing and essential role in our school community and this year has been no exception. The Arts Council has worked together as a group to increase the profile and support the Arts in our school as well as creating awareness of the wide variety of Arts that we can experience while here at St Margaret's. The Arts Council, headed by Margo Neame, is made up of sixth and seventh formers who are all associated and participate in various Arts disciplines. Arts Pockets have a slightly different look and we were thrilled to be able to present Pockets and Honours Awards for great achievements within the Arts during the year. Throughout 1997, the Arts Council have organised many exciting events to involve and entertain everyone. These events included performances by rock bands from Christ's College and Burnside High as well as contributing to the guidelines for House Plays and Theatre Sports prior to House Day. We as a council feel it is important to offer a range of arts opportunities to everyone in our school. There are many Arts opportunities at St Margaret's College. These include; Drama, Dance, Theatre Sports, Music, Choir, Debating, Painting, Sculpture, Design, Photography, not to mention all the festivals and plays. The main highlight of 1997 was Arts Week. Our very own "Art Attack" was the largest Arts week St Margaret's College has ever participated in with approximately forty Artists from within our school community, the Christchurch Community and around New Zealand. Everyone enjoyed the numerous workshops available ranging from "Soap Carving" to "Managing the Performance".

We were especially privileged to have with us the prestigious Kahurangi New Zealand Maori Dance Theatre Company and Margaret Hudson-Ware as our Artists in residence. Margaret gave endless knowledge to everyone involved with the Art Department; both students and staff. Kahurangi entertained as well as providing education on the perspectives of Dance and the Arts with the Dance and Physical Education classes throughout the week. Visual Arts displays such as the green plastic streamers hanging from trees outside the office block created a wonderfully magical atmosphere. Our theme for this years Arts Week was "Wairua" Spirit, and the opening ceremony definitely portrayed that through the dance performances, singing and community involvement as artists and other guests were welcomed to the school. Arts Week gave people a chance to view and appreciate each others work and talents. The numerous dance, drama, music and visual art displays and busking were valuable experiences. The Arts Council has worked as an efficient, cooperative team but could not have carried out its goals without the immense work, support and encouragement by Jan Webby, the head of the Arts Council. We would like to express our gratitude for all the time and effort she has put in. Margo Neame

Catherine Blair

ArtsCouncil Front row: Lucy McElrea, Meri MachinRoberts, Preechanunte Tovaranonte, Laura Hitchon, Rebecca O'Connor Second row: Catherine Blair, Margo Neame, Anna Saunders, Ursula Moore, Miss J Wehby

St Margaret's College Arts Week - Our Impressions - by Year 8 "I thinkthat weshouldhavean Arts Weekeveryyear andI congratulate everyone whoparticipated in it." - Geni "The first thing I enjoyed about Arts Week was the green streamers hanging from the trees, then at morning tea, there were people playing instruments and singing. At lunch the school band played and this week the teachers have been singing!!!!" - Emmeline

"Someof the workshops includefimobeadmaking, chocolate moulding, stilt walking,makingphotos, bearsoncanvas andmuch,muchmore. Someof the visitorswehaveare MargaretHudsonWeir, Kahurangi MaoriCultureGroup,10 FeetTall andthe Shenanigan Brothers." - Kate "In Art Attack we got to chose the workshops and participate in them. I did stilt walking and it was very thrilling as I have never been really tall before, I loved it." - Sarah

"I enjoyed the thingswehavebeenhavingin Chapel. Thefirst wasa MaoriDanceandthe second wasan hilariousperformance donebytwomenwithheapsof wit. Theysaidthingsmostpeoplewouldnotsayin frontof SOOpeople.: - Rebecca "On Tuesday the 12th, two comedians came to St Margarets' College, the Shenanigan Brothers. Their hilarious acts that included the audience made everyone laugh 'til their faces were red. Some of the acts were making a story one word at a time and getting girls in the audience to be puppeteers and the

brothers themselves to be the puppets. On Wednesday, the 13th of August, it was "Dress As A Famous Artist Day". Girls dressed as artists of acting, painting, singing and comedy. Spot prizes were given to the best dressed people. Also, all the people who took part were photographed." - Katrina

"Sofar in Arts WeekI havelikedthe MaoriDance Group,whotookus in a PE lesson.We learneda few basicMaoridancemoves,howto play"WhoHow", whichwasa reallyfun game. After that we linedup in threedifferentlinesand followedthe leaderdoinglotsof differentthings.I hada reallygreattime." - Lydia

Jan Wehby,Miles Kau Kau, Margo Neame (Head of Arts Council), Val Irwin

"Dressing up on Wednesday was really fun, even if it did cost a gold coin. The GHOST stories were really scary and it was great to meet the author of these books." - Leanne

St Margaret's College Dance Club This year the Dance Club had a huge increase in numbers, reaching well over 50 members. This illustrates the Dance Club's popularity because of its philosophy of enjoying dance, participating, developing new skills and experience in different dance forms, no matter what level or ability. The school now has a new dance studio and this provides dancers with their own space to create. The year began on Waitangi Day with a very strong piece - "Kia Kotahi" - Being One, which was performed in the school chapel. The year continued with evening classes beginning in Term Two. These provided dancers with the opportunity to choose a form of dance in which they wished to gain experience. These classes ran throughout the year and included forms of dance such as; Jazz, Funk, Indian, Contemporary, Improvisation and Choreography, Ballet, Yoga, with a number of prominent, professional dance teachers from the St Margaret's and the Christchurch community. At the Arts Week Opening Ceremony in August, the Dance Club members performed an exceptional piece - "Kakano ki te Wairua" - From Seed to Spirit, utilising other art forms. Arts Awards were presented during the ceremony. Congratulations to those who received Dance Awards.

Honours Blazers were awarded to: Lizzie Robinson (Year 13), Ursula Moore (Year 12) Pockets were awarded to: Natalie Lyons (Year 11), Florence Lim (Year 13), Jorgette Maaka (Year 13) Rebecca Earl (Year 12), Lucy Wadeson (Year 12) Fiona Hopkins (Year 12) During Arts Week there were numerous dance busking performances. Dance workshops were well supported in Arts Week and St Margaret's had the privilege of working with the Kahurangi Performing Arts Group. Another wonderful performance was a rework of "Kai Kotahi" - Being One, with the addition of Maori Culture Group members and development of the contemporary theme. This performance was for the welcoming of the Archbishop of Canterbury at the Town Hall on 11 August. For those leaving the Dance Club at the end of this year, we wish you well for the future and we hope you will keep up your participation and interest in Dance. The whole Dance Club would like to thank Jan Wehby, for all the hard work and effort she has put in to make this such a successful year. We look forward to the major production in 1998.

Dance Club First row: Prue Johnstone, Victoria Anderson, Nicole Middleton, Natalie Corn, Amelia Cottrell, Sarah Murphy, Anna Dooley, Sarah Morris, Brooke Williams, Florence Lim, Jennifer Simpson Second row: Camilla Savill, Elizabeth Robinson, Juliet Dixon, Alice McElrea, Felicity Redfern, Laura Borrowdale, Kylee Colebrook, Francesca Goodger, Sarah Ritchie, Fiona Paterson Third row: Louisa Bryce, Jorgetta Maaka, Janna Kafedzic, Beth Lawson, Hannah Ritchie, Julia Wills, Kim McBrayne, Anna Inkster, Melissa Banks, Hana Kafedzic, Elizabeth Peat, Hannah Dillon, Ms Wehby Fourth row: Lisa Drake, Natalie Lyons, Rosie Jones, Inge Van Straten, Suzanne Leaming, Selina Holiday, Fiona Hopkins, Jane McDonald, Friedrike Schattka, Sophie Cullen, Mona Singh, Vanessa Caldwell, Prue MacKenzie Fifth row: Charlotte Bowker, Olivia Phillips, Anna Saunders, Ursula Moore, Erin Wilby, Amanda Egden, Anna McKellar, Josephine Ritchie, Rebecca Earl, Briana Sauer, Lucy Wadeson

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Theatresports First row: Brooke Williams, Sarah Bowles, Joanna Zwart, Sarah Morris Back row: Ms Curgenven, Rosie Jones, Stephanie Walker, Sophie Cullen, Emma James Absent: Ms Minns (Coach)

As many of you know, this Theatresports thing is all incredibly funny if played properly, but what you may not realise is that there is always a deep, meaningful theme under the crazy pretence - "Don't place pipes in your nostrils" or perhaps, "Hitting your brother will land you in jail". Okay, so maybe these aren't deep and meaningful, but are examples of what make entertaining scenes. At St Margaret's we are stocktaking for the years to come in Theatresports, with the younger forms dominating in our teams, particularly in the Junior team (Ha! Ha!) This contrasted with the slick, svelte direction we took our games, our angle sometimes not pleasing the Judges as much as ourselves. The Junior team, won the Junior Theatresports Competition with two convincing wins in the practice rounds, beating the boys of Christ's College,· with the one track mind of Spaz leading our "Ballet of the car crash" with umm, provocative movements to say the least and the athleticism of Steph, jumping off stage three time for a replay scene.

onto bigger and brighter things - surely not as big and bright as Theatresports?! The team was inexperienced, so oozed freshness, the judges at times going for a riper look. Nevertheless, the team battled away with the courage of a Gulf War hero(ine) and gave their esteemed peers something to chew on, the crazy motives of Sarah, the blunt mind of Marissa and the exuberance of the titillating acting of Emma being notable highlights from the year. Our team was spat out in the competitive heat, coming fifth! Next year we look forward to a more experienced look, another thrashing of our male friends down the road and even having a few supporters (hint, hint!) Thanks a bundle to Mrs Minns and Ms Curgenven for overseeing the operation, Craig from "The Court" for putting up with our antics in practices with him and to the teams; full credit, and remember - Theatresports was the winner on the day (well, actually we played at night but you know what I mean). Stephanie Walker

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St Margaret's College Drama Club 1997 not only our school, but also visiting intermediates, who were duly impressed. With a collection taken at the door and a few delicious croissants sold to the appreciative public, our fundraising was hastily mobilised and soon we were off the Kristen School to wow the audiences there with our modernised rendition of Hamlet. We not only got the chance to be applauded and to applaud others at the festival, but also participated in theatre sports evenings and workshops on various dramatic disciplines led by experts in their fields - some of whom we've since seen on TV! On top of this we also met heaps of enthusiastic and friendly drama students who helped make the experience a worthwhile and enjoyable one.

Take sixteen lively girls, two skilled and dedicated teachers, one Shakespearian tragedy and what do you get? ... A lot of hard work! But also, in the case of our enthusiastic drama group this year, considerable success and many complimentary reviews (and a lot of fun). Our first public appearance was at the Sheila Wynn Shakespeare Festival in Christchurch in May and although our performance wasn't a prize winner, it was well appreciated by the audiences and also by the judge, who commented on Jorgette Maaka's strong performance as Hamlet (in our version, a female), in the flair of the dancers and the general cohesive and convincing acting of the group. Then, after many weeks of exhaustive practises, our beloved Hamlet was laid aside at last - only to be picked up again several weeks later to polish it up to the standard necessary for the Independent School's Drama Festival, held in Auckland at the beginning of August. Before our trip north we performed in a series of shows for members of

While everyone worked together to make this year a success, huge thanks must also go to Ms Spiers, whose creative flair and sense of fun was sorely missed when she was in hospital and could not join us in Auckland and of course to the amazing Ms Minns whose tolerance and seemingly unending supply of brilliant ideas truly kept the show on the road! We also owe thanks to Miss Webby, who spent considerable time with our dancers and also gave us tips for the performance - we couldn't have done without all her help, talent and support either! You may well be wondering how a dance and girls in ball dresses could fit into Hamlet; all we can say is that you should have come to witness it for yourself. Next year's Drama Group will no doubt have many strong performances too, and we can assure you it is well worth the time to come and see St Margaret's girls on stage.

Rebecca O'Connor

~~~~~~~~~~~~iiiiiiiiiit ~ Shakespeare Festival It is all very well to sit in English and listen or read the plays of Shakespeare, but there is nothing more educational, I find, to actually play the role of the characters on the stage. In May of this year, Amy Newman and I were fortunate enough to test our drama skills at the Annual Shelia Wynn Shakespeare Festival. Our play, "As You Like It", was entered into the Senior schools competition, with Rangi Ruru, STAC, Christ's College and Christchurch Girl's High. It was a testing occasion for all of us. From experience last year, we went into the festival expecting a high standard all round. This is just what we were greeted with. Some plays went overboard with elaborate, period costumes, some shone when it came to lighting and special effects, others, like us stuck to the script and worked with it. Amy and I both played challenging characters. Amy played the part of Celia (a girl who teases me about the mysterious verses pinned to forest trees expressing their admiration of me) and I played the role Rosalind ( a character banished to the "Forest of Arden" disguised as a man and stumbles upon these mysterious verses.)

the top of his voice as he battled to be a character of the opposite sex! I thought we could resolve this situation with perhaps looking into a joint production with a male school. I'm sure boys at Christ's College won't mind, likewise, girls at St Margaret's. We performed our item in front of a packed audience, in a tiny Southern Ballet Theatre at the Art's Centre. Our duologue ran smoothly. I would like to thank the school for the loan of branches and fallen oak leaves from the outside of the office, which combined to create a very improvised "Forest of Arden". At the end of the evening there was much relief. All that hard work and practice earned us an award for creating "Magic and Atmosphere" - (it must have been our personal touch with the leaves.) I would also like to acknowledge the tremendous dedication and superb directing from our teacher - Mrs Minns. Oh... and a special mention to the back stage talented tree whisper - Kate Brabant. Thank you all for making our item "As You Like It" such a success at this years Shakespearian Festival. Annabel Nutt

I thought in some ways we were disadvantaged being an 'all girls school', as our play choice and depth of characters were limited. It didn't take me long to discover, however, that other schools were in the same position. It was an absolute laugh to see a young Christ College boy with a wig perched on his head, screech at

St Margaret's College S.A.D.D. Report This year's SADD committee has been very busy with several challenging projects. Our team took a different structure this year with a joint leadership of Kirsten Aidridge and Cheryl Turton rather than a head and deputy head. Both of us attended the fortnightly Canterbury Regional SADD Council meetings, which Cheryl co-chaired with Sarah Laplanche from Linwood High School. This proved to be a very large undertaking! The council organised fundraising ventures throughout the year, some of which our school committee also took part in.

and was attended by Kirsten, Cheryl and Beverly Freeman (F7). Marissa Brandram-Adams and Kim MacBrayne (F6) represented St Margaret's SADD at the National SADD Conference held in Wellington during the July holidays. Both of these conferences provided us with new ideas and skills to convey our message to our peers. In term three we had our annual SADD week through which we hope to have educated the school on alternatives to driving drunk. We opened the week with a SADD chapel service and we also had two special assemblies. The committee also organised to have Rebecca Gilroy (South Island SADD coordinator) to hold a workshop for the sixth form lifeskills classes.

Early in the year, 15 members of our SADD group competed in "Crash Bash', a perfoming arts challenge held annually at Christchurch's Repertory Theatre. Our team entered in the drama category with a performance called "A SADD Saga" which achieved a well deserved Highly Commended award, well done guys!

At this point we would like to wish next years' SADD group all the luck and success that we have had this year and just as much fun!

Also this year, there were several SADD-related conferences. These included the South Island SADD conference held at Living Springs in the April holidays

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Librarian'sReport Another year has flown by, with the library busier than ever. CD Roms, the Internet and E-mail are here to stay, and remind us of just how far we have come since the first Encyclopaedia Britannica of 1768, which so proudly claimed to contain "all" the world's knowledge. Librarians throughout the world are now focusing on information literacy as the means by which such vast sources of knowledge may be accessed, evaluated and used. Our younger readers, in particular, have played an important part in our book selection processes this year - their comments and ideas are always appreciated. It is most rewarding to see how skilled they are at using the latest technologies. We are also delighted to be able to display the science fair entries in the library again so the whole school could appreciate the girls' hard work.

We have, as always, so many people to thank. Many of our own girls and staff have donated books or newspapers, and we must make a special mention of Mr and Mrs Miles who are so generous to us each year thank you so much. Our parent helpers have covered so many books for us. Thank you to the senior girls who have helped supervise the library at lunch time, and a very special thank you to the school librarians, who have worked so hard and have been a joy to have in the library. I hope your love of books will stay with you always. Diana White Librarian

Librarians First row: Gemma James, Marissa Johnpillai, Da Woon Jeong, Gabrielle Gegarty, Qianyi Chauh Second row: Mrs White, Kate Heveldt, Yi Rung Jung, Paula Hurle, Mychelle Hellmann, Esther Lee, Jenny Chapman, Mrs Kennedy Third row: Stephanie Allan, Samantha Sii, Lara Rennie, Kelly Duffy, Sarah McLaughlin Absent: Leon Yu, Geni McCallum

St Margaret, s College Music 1997 There were a number of significant changes on the music scene in 1997. During the first term the department moved into new accommodation, Tonbridge House, with a spacious new classroom built onto it. Walls were removed to create an orchestra practice room and altogether there is much more space for many types of musical activities. The addition of a computer to the department also heralded the start of a new age. Changes in the timetable which introduced staggered lunch hours created difficulties for rehearsals for both the Senior Choir and the Junior Orchestra. As a result, early morning and after school choir practices were introduced, which caused a drop in numbers as clashes occurred with sports activities. In March the-senior Choir sang at a Choral Eucharist for the Cramner Square Old Girls' Reunion. They also participated at end of term services and sang an anthem at the Confirmation. They sang at the Combined College's Winter Concert in Term Three and presented a significant St Margaret's presence in the combined Diocesan choir for the Archbishop of Canterbury's visit. As usual, the Third Term saw their participation in the Founders' Day, Old Girls' Communion and Leavers' Services. The Chamber Choir have as usual had a full calender of events, in which they have participated with unflagging enthusiasm and a sense of pride in their considerable achievements. They sang at the wedding of Stacey Bonnington at St Andrew's Chapel, Janet Scott in the school chapel, Ingrid Taylor at Holy Trinity, Avonside and Alexandra Macdonald at St Mary's, Meri vale. The highlight of the first term was the v1s1t to Geraldine and Peel Forest on a very wet Palm Sunday. The girls sang a Choral Eucharist at St Mary's, Geraldine after processing outside and inside the Church with palms and a pair of well-behaved donkeys. Lunch followed in front of a blazing log fire in the Peel Forest community hall and then the girls visited the grave of Dame Ngaio Marsh at the Chapel of the Holy Innocents at Mount Peel Station. The unaccompanied Evensong that followed in the tiny chapel with its •flickering candlelight and oil lamps will be remembered by everyone as a very special occasion. The Acland family entertained the choir and their parents to afternoon tea at the Mount Peel homestead. Further recitals followed. The choir were guest artists at a musical evening to raise funds for the Redwood Presbyterian Church and also at the Myers' Cup Competition. At the Choral Federation Festival they

were recommended as reserves for the National Final. They presented a number of items at the Combined Colleges' concert and at an Arts' Week recital, sang at two Cathedral Choral Evensongs and at a memorial service for Sandra Harrison, a former Head Prefect. Another memorable occasion was an invitation to perform at the Park Royal Hotel to farewell the Archbishop of Canterbury. The girls sang three items for the Archbishop and Mrs Carey who complimented them on their performances and invited them to sing at Lambeth Palace. A busy and successful year ended with items at the Carol Service. About twenty-five third formers joined the Third Form Choir which was invited to present an afternoon concert to residents to Parklands Retirement Home in November. They also rehearsed and presented the operetta 'Galloping Godiva'. The St Margaret's Junior Orchestra grew to twentyfive members this year, with a particular increase in the violin section. For the first time we have the welcome addition of two horn players at St Margaret's. It is particularly pleasing to note the number of more senior girls who are prepared to give up their time to assist the less experienced players. St Margaret's girls continue to play in the Combined Colleges' Orchestra, Stage and Jazz Bands. All these ensembles appeared at the Winter Concert. Instrumentalists were to the fore during Arts Week when many of them became buskers in various comers of the school at break. A large number of girls played at the performance evening in Term Three. The school enjoyed an assembly performance from Preechanute Tovaranonte and her chamber music group from the Westpac Competition and also from Jennifer Tsai in the Arts Week concert. Congratulations to Jennifer on gaining a double ATCL in both piano and flute, and also to Elizabeth Peate who passed the performance Flute examination and the many other girls who passed music exams. Preechanute Tovaranonte gained an Exhibition Award for getting the highest marks of all grades in New Zealand for her Grade V Flute exam. Honours in music were awarded to Leisha Williams. Pockets for Choir were awarded to Kirsten Aldridge, Amanda Batchelor, Sarah Bowles, Meri· MachinRoberts and Laura Reeve, a pocket for music went to Elizabeth Wylie and for instrumental music to Stephanie Tirtawidjaja.

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Chamber Choir First row: Meri Machin-Roberts, Jane Waring, Elizabeth Peate, Elizabeth Hylie, Emma Hyeth, Florence Lim, Prow Tovaranonte Second row: Miss Kerr, Amanda Batchelor, Kirsten Aldridge, Laura Reeve, Lucy McElrae, Nisha Nair, Christine Owen Third row: Leisha Williams, Katy Peat, Susie Williams, Jess Van Straven, Jessica Hubber, Sophie Cullen

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Instrumental Music Front row: Prue Johnstone, Amanda Hidayat, Megan O'Neill, Marissa Johnpillai, Chai Chan Pan, Catherine Rutherford, Chan Qian Yi Chuah Second row: Andrea Van Straven, Bohee Kim, Emma Goslin, Jessica Ellerm, Charlotte Nell, Jennifer Tsai, Da Woon Jeong, Miss Kerr Third row: Emma Hyeth, Elizabeth Peate, Leisha Williams, Kelly Tarrant, Cecilia Ellis, Brooke Williams, Georgina Coater Fourth row: Lana Rennie, Samantha Sii, Jenna Rennie, Jessica Van Straven, Laura Hitchon, Meredith Blampied, Judy Seang

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Chapel Band Katie Hinsen, Kirsty Yuill-Proctor, Jessica Hubber, Laura Hitchon, Anisa Beckman, Florence Lim

Chapel Music First row: Esther Lee, Laura Reeve, Preechanute Tovaranonte, Florence Lim Second row: Stephanie Tirtawidjaja, Kim MacBrayne, Marissa Brandram-Adams, Kirsty Yuill-Proctor, Katie Hinsen, Pam Harvey

The Cake Stall First Place - Short Story Competition 1997: Olivia Nell (Year 12) Mrs Johnson always made chocolate cake. Just as Mrs Beedle did the savouries, Josie Bissett was on loaves and that annoying Mrs Reedman insisted on bringing her homemade marmalade. Mrs Johnson always made chocolate cake. It was a warm September day. There had been a few late ewes with lambs when Enid checked before they left, probably the last. The old truck revved its way over the hill. It was fairly loaded as they'd been asked to bring the old trestle from the wool shed. "Don't worry what they look like, we'll cover 'em up 'n hide it." Enid had worried they'd look untidy but old Jack Rodgers had assured her they wouldn't be seen. Listening to the familiar hum of the motor as John moved the truck over the creek and onto the terraces Enid tried to think whether the annual church fair had ever been in anything but wonderful sunshine. With the large tray of boysenberry muffins warming her lap she decided someone up there knew to at least have good weather for the fair. They arrived at the church hall and Bruce Beedle came to give John a hand with the trestles. Enid saw the other men pitching the tents, arranging parking and deciding on an area for the auction. She took her tray of muffins, still warm from the oven, and headed over to where the ladies were gathering at the cake stall. She saw Josie Bissett's loaves sitting on the table. Two date and one apricot. Not a great selection and fairly sunk in the middle, she thought. Mrs Beedle was busy arranging the savouries so that the various types were spread throughout the platters and that annoying Mrs Reedman had put her homemade marmalade right next to the custard squares. The colours clashed dreadfully and Enid noted that Mrs Reedman had her awful pink sweater on, to make matters worse. It was not until Enid had looked right across the stall that she noticed them. They were pale yellow, medium sized with a sprinkling of brown sugar and Mrs Johnson had even put the boysenberry on top of her muffins. But Mrs Johnson always made chocolate cake. Enid tried to control her anger as she marched the ten metres to Mrs Johnson. "A bit short of cocoa were you? Hens not giving you enough eggs?" "Oh good morning Enid ... What was that about your pens?" "I said hens

... Couldn't you get twelve eggs needed for your chocolate cakes?" "I haven't made chocolate cake, Dear. I didn't have quite enough eggs." Enid put her muffins onto the table and looked Mrs Johnson straight in the eye. In a loud and angry voice she said "Why have you made boysenberry muffins, Mrs Johnson? The same boysenberry muffins that I have made for the past thirty two years." Mrs Johnson still looked puzzled and Enid could hear John calling her impatiently. She left Mrs Johnson and went to see what he wanted. He asked her to give hand signals as he backed towards the auction area. Enid noticed a pile of small wooden domes in the corner of the deck. She realised they would have fallen off the old trestle and glanced over to see Mrs Johnson heading away from the cake stall. Enid grabbed the domes and hurried over to the muffins. She found Mrs Johnson's tray and carefully pushed a dome into each muffin on the tray. Confident they were not visible she left the stall and went to talk to the vicar. "Good morning Vicar" "Oh good morning Enid. Just the person I want to talk to. I've been trying to get hold of you for days. I kept getting the engaged signal." "Oh." "I wanted to see whether it would be possible for you to make a double batch of your boysenberry muffins. They're ever so popular - almost the highlight of the fair. But you didn't seem to be available. I was explaining my predicament to old Mrs Johnson who kindly offered to make another batch saying she had a recipe at home and knew your special touch of a boysenberry on the top. She was most insi tent, however, that they be claimed as yours since you are so well known for them. I believe she's mixed them up with your ones you made so I'll be looking forward to tasting them." "Ah ... thank you Vicar ... I must go and check if Mrs Johnson needs any help at the ea ... ea .. food stall." Enid got over her stuttering and turned away from the vicar. She walked back towards the cake tall and noticed the sky had become overcast. Stopping to tie her shoelace she felt heavy spots on the back of her neck. She moved over to where the truck was parked, watching the men assemble the last tent . . . and it rained.

St Margaret's College Expressive/PoeticWriting Suddenly the whole world had changed. Orange and yellow danced with innocent strands of straw. Warping the corrugated iron which had been so well crated into a senseless waste. Scarring support beams to dead hopeless charred lumps. Heat framed the picture, eating its path into the heart of the shed.

swearing and sweating out fear. Small bodies twisting, crying, trying to escape the intense yellow heat which is enveloping their bodies. Hungry, ravenous yet ironically like a petite ballerina it pirouettes onto its next movement. Fear has no boundaries, fire has no boundaries, life is a small obstacle, feeding on fear.

My legs were there, but I felt no pain. A numbing sense of necessity dripped from my skin in sweat and my eyes in tears as I ran.

The red lights of relief came two sheds, fifty calves and a total of many thousand dollars too late.

The simple black 1 on the phone no longer a simple digit, but when multiplied by three, a line to help. Tired protesting legs carried me back to the site. People

The fire took it all, the fire suddenly changed the whole world for me.

Alison van Polanen - Year 11

A Small Kind of Everest It's a hot humid muggy place. Moist and warm. The type of place where bacteria would thrive. There is a continuous noise from the screams of kids playing. After a while your hands go pink and wrinkly like prunes. Your brain goes soggy along with your body. Its a place where you come back with hips, elbows and thighs which sting when you shower as a result of being tumbled around in big tubes. Today, however, I felt different for straight ahead of me was a board 1Ornhigh. The board presented me with a challenge. A challenge I could not resist. With a strange feeling in my stomach I began the climb to the top. The metal of the hand bar felt cool against my clammy hand. The steps felt wet and warm. Chlorine hurt my eyes. This was my Everest and I was climbing it. The sound of people shouting grew fainter below me. I went past the first, then the second diving board. Only the top one left now.

As I reached the top the fear in my stomach got decidedly worse. The end of the board seemed a long way away. My mission was before me. All I had to do was step over the edge. A sense of excitement and adrenaline gripped me. Looking over I decided I'd gone nuts. Losing control of my mind I concentrated on the physical. I took the step over. Falling. I felt fragile, insecure and no longer in control. The bottom seemed a long way off. Getting faster now at speed, water is like concrete if you hit it hard enough. Panic. Would the end ever come. A loud sound engulfed in water. Head throbbing, ears popping, feet stinging because toes weren't pointed. These things all faded away as the glory of achievement hit.

Charlotte Oakley - Year 11

Strung Up Dizzy, shaking. Petrified. I never used to be scared of heights - until today. Maybe I have never been this high before with nothing to catch me but a coil of synthetic rope. Do I trust my belayer? What if .... ? I took control of my swinging mind. I will do it. I took to the ladder like a bull at a gate, suddenly cocky. Climbing heaven-bound until, without a warning my confidence left me like a soul leaving a dead body. I grew tense as I searched around for reassurance, something to cling to. Nothing but staples hammered like a crucifixion to the tree. It seemed like a sleek, slippery, vertical steel pole waiting for me to slide to my death-bed of silky pine needles and damp soil. My breath grew short, my hands grew clammy. My life flashed before my eyes like a black and white 70's movie on fast forward. Pressuring voices below me echoed around the lanky trees. The voices became 90

muffled by my heavy panting. Above me branches umbrella' d over me, like fingers enclosing, reaching down, protecting me from heaven. Below me the rope hung snake-like, tossing about at my every unconfident move. My fingers grew red, uncomfortable on the sandpaper - hand grips. They ached from gripping so hard. I inched along the swaying wall slung between two trunks, I longed for the ground. To feel the warm earth around my toes. The hardest part was over. Now, all I had to do was have complete confidence in my ground crew and be lowered safely to the earth. One wrong move and I would plummet to the ground ending up as pulverised mush. Communicating, waiting, panicking, praying. My feet left my murderer. I slid like a spider, gracefully spinning my web from the wall. I was safe.

Victoria Shallard - Year 11

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A Silent Scream The line ate my thoughts and fears, splitting them out in a dilemma. Would I, wouldn't I. Could I, couldn't I. Cold unforgiving concrete looked me in the eyes, fixing them in a hypnotic stare. Numbing my senses and revolving them around a black question mark. Minutes were fragments of time. The shuffling of our feet reflections of movement. Fear stamped in my mouth trying to kick out in a scream.

Its aerodynamic body waited and didn't flinch a gear as we were seated. Safety belts secured, we were thrust forward at 157 kilometres an hour. There it loomed, casting shadows of regret on my face. The tower eagerly awaiting our terror. No way out. We were vertically racing up the equivalent of 38 storeys. I screamed, but it was travelling so fast my scream tumbled down behind me. A silent scream.

The pony-tailed head before me disappeared inside the black and I too was allowed to follow. My eyes stuttered as I waited for them to adjust. The interior of the cave trapped me in its harsh hold. My hands squirmed in my jean pockets looking for a reprieve from fear.

The shuttle began to slow as we reached the top. We stopped and began falling, plummeting down towards the earth. I screamed, but I was going so fast my scream was left floating on the air above. A silent scream.

The line moved quickly as I waited for the fateful machine to encroach on my previously blissful life. The black question mark fidgeted in my head, thumping against my nerves.

Shooting towards the earth we were swept back to a horizontal position. The shuttle car began to lose momentum and abruptly stopped. I was alive. I had survived the most talked about fun park ride. The Tower of Terror.

Alison van Polanen

The lift laughingly raised me to the gate. A gate of terror where fear was inevitable. We waited for seconds which grew into minutes. The minutes totalled to five before entrance was granted.

Year 11

The Myers' Cup Speech Competition 1997 A small but very appreciative audience gathered in the college chapel on Tuesday 20 May to be delighted and challenged by listening to thirteen excellently prepared public speeches on a variety of subjects. Our judge, Mrs Anne Elstob, a much respected and experienced speaker/adjudicator in the city, commended the girls on the highly-polished standard of the entire evening's presentations. Special thanks to Miss J Kerr and the Chamber Choir for their lovely contribution, "Our Revels Now Are Ended" and to Sarah Bowles for her spirited, "I Hate Men". Both pieces have Shakespearean connections so were particularly appropriate. Thanks also to Mrs H Nutt who continued her annual tradition of gracing our chapel with a beautiful floral display. Catherine Blair, also in a pattern established by previous prefect leaders

in our school, provided a confident and encouraging commentary on the proceedings in her role as MC, which was appreciated. The work of our classroom teachers for Year 5-8 and every English teacher in the secondary school must be commended. Public speaking is a survival skill that we are committed to and it is excellent to see the competition so keenly contested. We are proud to congratulate these winners: Sophie Gibbons Qianyi Chuah Charlotte Nell Nisha Nair

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Book Prize Toomer Trophy Gosset Cup Myers' Cup

St Margaret's College Debating Debating in 1997 was varied and productive, with the Press Tournament, Quad Tournaments, School Debates and a Radio Debate. The year began with Summer Quad at Craighead, where the team progressed to the final to be beaten by one point, speaking to a crowded hall. In winter tournament the absence of the Drama Club allowed the introduction of two six formers into the quad area and they performed admirably. The annual Press Debate was the perfect setting to hone debating skills as it consists of continuous debates over the whole weekend.

One of the more entertaining experiences of the year was the students versus staff debate, "That Experience Is More Important Than Education", which provided an insightful look into how some of the teachers' minds work (particularly Mr Belcher's!) To round off the year, we were invited to participate in a radio debate with Christ's College. This was a new and interesting experience that we can now listen to over and over! Good luck to next years debaters, enjoy it!

Rebecca Rae

Intermediate Debating The intermediate debating team has had a most successful year, winning all three of their C.S.V interschool debates and performing most creditably in an Intermediate Tournament in September. Members alternated their speaking positions to strengthen their experience. Lara Rennie, Melanie Burr, Amy Newman, Emma James and Stephanie Walker had debated at least 3 times while Charlotte Nell and Kate Brabant have both contributed to one debate. Marissa Johnpillai who

returned to Sri Lanka at the end of Term 2 contributed greatly to the team's initial success and was twice awarded 'best speaker'. The number of girls involved is pleasing as these girls will be in a sound position to debate confidently at senior level. Amy Newman and Emma James both won certificates for most promising speakers; at the Intermediate Tournament on 14 September. Thanks to Mrs Shand for the time and effort she put into coaching us.

TheStoryof Light Her tears are an ocean of waves surrounding the beautiful fish. His promise are rays of sunlight a rainbow with a kiss. Now Tane tells the story how he pushed his parents away and left them with hardly anything except the place where they lay.

My parents' embrace is forever it's like a pause in time. I have to change my fate soon then the glory will be mine. I am saving all my strength and when I let it out, My brothers and I will be happy but still I think and doubt.

I lie there in the darkness where the land and sky meet. Stuck here in the middle trying to push them apart with my feet. Not a shaft of light comes through or goes out in anyway. I lie here for endless hours which turns into endless days.

I'm starting to push harder they're coming further apart. Papatuanuku is crying it's breaking Rangi's heart. I see a Te Rakau beside me I stab him with great might. It's making stars of light come through It is a magnificent but saddening sight.

I am surrounded by my brothers all three of them are there. We are elements of the earth and we only have one fear. The fear to be restricted from life itself is death. We don't want to die so we have a plan at rest.

Now when you see the ocean surrounding the beautiful fish, and the rays of sunlight which really is a rainbow with a kiss. Remember Tane gave this to all the people here. This is our land Aoteraroa and the story is ours to share.

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ShortStory Once upon a time, after the human race had been wiped out due to broken food chains, mass pollution and global warming, two people lived on. They were named Adam and Eve and their sole purpose on earth lay in re-creating a clean, natural haven for pure and good humans to re-populate and flourish in.

USA" and "The Beach Boys". However God was disgusted with the slack behaviour of his "chosen two" and in His rage turned all the world's seas to molten lava.

Alas, one day while this couple were planting rainforests in southern America they stumbled across an ancient artefact from the previous human era. It was a magazine named "Inside Baywatch" and it was to change the simple ways of Adam and Eve forever.

Meanwhile Adam and Eve lay sleeping on the sand, oblivious to this sudden change and remained asleep, even when a gigantic tidal wave of scorching hot lava came and swallowed them up. This is why the earth is no longer inhabited with the ungrateful and sinful creatures who once had the cheek to call themselves 'homo-sapiens" of the superior race.

Gone were the days of picking up litter and re-building plant life, instead the once saintly couple chose to rebel, Baywatch style.

At the same time, animal life remaining on earth breathed a sigh of relief at humans extinction and from that day on, lived happily ever after.

Their days now were occupied with the one task of getting a tan and Adam cleverly devised a radio on which they played ancient tapes such as "Surfing in the

Phillipa Russell Year 11

TrueSorrow The wind ruffled my hair with unseen fingers full of mischief. The chilly night air rushed through the open car window numbing my skin to ice. I half turned my head to glance at my mother, her forehead furrowed in concentration, eyes dancing with life. We had just come back from the shops and the smell of fish and chips filled the car, making me impatient for my tea. We passed out of the small town, into the more sparsely populated areas. Then we were free. Into the country and on our way home. The roads twisted and turned, but my mother wasn't worried, she was used to the familiar curves and unseen twists of the road in the day. But it was late. The setting sun had long since crept down to hide behind the comforting shadows of the mountain tops. The only light to be seen was the broken shard of moonlight competing with the angry glare of the headlights against tarseal. My mother was nervous of the dark. The moths fluttered white, caught in the light's hypnotic stare as they flew, confused, like lost souls. I then noticed my mother's knuckles. White and strained hands, gripping hard at the wheel. I again noted the furrowed concentration in my mother's brow. The car came out of nowhere. 'He hit us like a brick'. The driver wa drunk. There was scarcely enough time to blink let alone act, as the car swerved onto our side

of the road and into our car. Brakes shrieked their horror. Metal tore. My mother screamed. I was thrown clear. Heart scared. Face a mask of terror. Then, as our car finally halted. I heard glass splinter in protest, as my mother was hurled through the windscreen. I run towards her, my head spinning, shards of glass piercing my skin. I feel nothing. Fear, my anaesthetic. Terror, my drug. I kneel beside my mother. The fragile balance between life and death is stretched thin. Separated only by a membrane of life, hopes and dreams. Now her eyes look back at me. Large dull pools, black with fear. Tears scar my cheeks as great choking sobs wrack my body. My shoulders convulse in sorrow. I don't know what to do. Death settles around her shoulders like a cloak. It darkens the eyes and extinguishes the heart. I want to cry, but I have no tears left. All I feel is agonising pain, like fire squeezing at my soul. The quiet is unearthly. I feel that the whole world should be screaming my pain. Why, why did this happen, I cry. The echoing silence is my only reply, as the wind ruffles my hair. For the first time in my life, I know true sorrow. Nicole Middleton - Year 11

St Margaret's College Senior Dance The senior dance was held on Friday 2 May at the

waitressed by the U15 crew plus a few extras. The band

Civic of Canterbury and the Social Committee decided

played a selection of great music and everyone seemed

to have a theme as a slight variation. We came together

to take over their fair share of the dance floor at some

with lots of ideas, including "WW2", "Pirates", and

stage during the night. We finished up at about 2.00am,

"Occupations", but the most favoured theme was

hoping that by this stage we could avoid any

"Golden Globes". So, after a term of planning and

uncontrollable 'after parties', helped with some final

decision-making, getting approved ideas through Miss

clean-up duties and went home to wait for Miss

Wysocki, and making pages and pages of notes, we

Wysocki's response on Monday morning. Fortunately,

came back to school in Term 2 with one week left

this response was better than we expected, as Miss

before the big night. Committee meetings every day and

Wysocki thought it was "the best senior dance she had

plenty of visits to the Bursar and "Hirequip", became

attended in her 19 years of being a school principal".

general routine for all of us and by Friday, we were all

The night would not have been so successful without

set for one last day at the Civic to get ready. Black and

the time-consuming and cooperative help of my deputy,

gold helium balloons, gold star invitations, white roses,

Anna McKellar and the rest of the Social Committee,

gold glitter and M&M's everywhere added to the

the support of Mrs Newman and the assistance of Mrs

excitement and nearly gave the atmosphere of the real

Scandrett. Thanks to everyone else involved, including

Golden Globe awards. Well, a good attempt anyway!

the great deal of ideas from the 6th and 7th formers.

The night got off to a great start at 8.00pm, (except for

Best of luck to the Social Committee for 1998 - I hope

the small problem regarding the drinks tickets), and

that the senior dance will be as much a success for you

everyone sat at their chosen tables in crowds of 10 for a

as it was for us.

beautiful meal of ham, salad, potatoes and bread, cooked for us by a group of the rower's parents and

Sophie Scandrett

Spirit of New Zealand There were two things I hated about my ten day voyage aboard the Spirit of New Zealand. The first was getting on the ship and the second was getting off it. Arriving at Princess Wharf, Auckland, myself and thirty nine other terrified trainees gathered around the dock staring at the big black ship which was to be our home for the next ten days from the fifteenth to the twenty fifth of July. We all stood nervously awaiting instructions. On boarding, we followed silently, watching with increasing horror as the Leading Hand showed us the cramped sleeping cabins, fold out bunks and minute lockers in which nearly a fortnight's gear was supposed to fit - more than a few of us felt the beginnings of homesickness. Within a day all these feelings melted. Days became jam packed with dawn swims (the ultimate highlight of a winter voyage!), nightwatches, scrubbing the decks (literally), going aloft, hoisting sails, striking sails, listening to safety drills and lectures, learning the names and usage of an innumerable quantity of ropes and not to mention the task of getting to know forty-odd complete strangers. Sailing a ship is all about discipline and above all, teamwork. Every morning the entire ship's occupants would gather on the aft deck for colours. This involved the hoisting of the New Zealand flag and the traditional

ring of eight bells at 0800 hours before planning and outlining the day ahead. Watch groups were rotated to a designated sail with corresponding duties. Everyone soon realised that it took teamwork to do anything on a ship - not to mention hoisting the hefty mainsail! We touched land twice during the voyage - once at Kauwau Island and again at Great Barrier Island for a rugged climb up Mt Hobson - worth every minute, because we got our first fresh water swim in six days - albeit icy cold! Highlights included many dolphins and even a whale sighting, racing the whalers 'Lord Nelson' and 'Lady Hamilton', an evening of watching 'Wallace and Grommit' videos whilst stuffing our faces with fresh popcorn and above all, Trainee Day - the day we kids took over the ship. This proved to be both a challenging and rewarding day with no 'man overboards', no running aground and no head-ons! But, like all good things, it had to end and like many before me, I was one of those who didn't want to get off the ship come day ten. Not only did I meet and make friends with people from all over the country, but I really felt that after such a diverse journey I came away with a sense of personal achievement after having met a challenge head-on and coping. Nicola Grigg - Yl2

St Margaret's College The International Club The International Club, run by a committee of seventh formers, was first established at St Margaret's College last year. Now, we have more than thirty overseas students who come from many different countries in Asia, Europe, America, and South Africa in the club. The members enjoy doing some fun activities together such as going out for a meal, or on a ski trip to Mount Hutt, but most importantly we had for the first time at this school, an International Awareness Week, which was a great success. International Awareness Week was held in the second term with the aim to acknowledge the existence of some different cultures and to celebrate these differences by making the week as fun, enjoyable, entertaining and memorable as possible. We had displays of posters and cultural things such as food, pottery, paintings, and books etc. around the school. Everyone also had a chance to participate in many competitions, whether it be the French petanque or Japanese origami, as well as the Language one in which students needed to find out how to greet in as many languages as possible. The highlight of the week though, came from our three assemblies, each with its own unique and distinct flavour. For the opening ceremony, a prayer was read to us in Cantonese, then we had the opportunity to welcome our guest speaker, Mrs Pansy Wong, the first Asian MP in New Zealand. Following the wonderful and thoughtful speech, some of our Korean students, dressed in their colourful national costumes, sang and danced for us.

The second assembly commenced with Maureen Heffernan, a Japanese consular, playing a Japanese musical instrument (Koto ), and singing a well-known song, 'Sakura'. We heard two of our German students reading a poem and talking about some differences they encountered when they first came to New Zealand. Another guest performer, Michelle O'burg, showed us two very amazing Cook Island dances and lastly, we heard a song sung to us in Gaelic by a Gap student, Jenny Suman. For the final assembly, we saw a great Chinese Ribbon Dance, performed by some Taiwanese girls. After all the awards for the competitions had been presented by Miss Wysocki, there was a fashion show where 15 girls from Thailand, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, India, Brunei and Fiji, dressed in their national costumes. These girls talked to us about their countries, languages and traditions which we all found most interesting. The assembly concluded with the Lord's Prayer in Dutch. The organisation of this week took us a lot of time and effort. Without all the support from the staff members, parents and students, it would not have been so successful. The members of the International Club hope that everyone enjoyed and benefited in one way or another from this week and we hope also that this International Awareness Week will become a regular feature of St Margaret's College in the years to come.

Winner of Ilford Shield Open Section by Kirstin Aldridge Year 13

Kirstin Aldridge Year 13

Preechandute Tovaranonte

St Margaret, s College Food and Technology

Banquet Dinner At the beginning of the year the Sixth Form (Year 12) Food Technology class completed a nationally recognised course through the Hospitality Standards Institute, as part of the 6th form certificate. This consisted of two parts, a Basic Table Service and Basic Beverage Service Certificates. Every Wednesday the class travelled to the George Hotel by shuttle and spent two hours learning skills from waitressing to wine pouring and even the art of carrying three plates! These were all very useful skills that proved to be quite a challenge, but were achieved by all members of the class. The training was done by a lady named Lesley Flemming who was very helpful and a pleasure to learn

from. Lesley has been working in the hospitality industry most of her life and is very skilful. The highlight of the entire course was the final evening which was organised for the students to display their new-found talents in formal waitressing. A silver service dinner was held at the George Hotel. All parents and quite a few staff members attended this and everyone was very impressed with the waitressing and the food presentation skills displayed. This was a very successful evening, finishing off an enjoyable few months. Fiona Rogers Year 12

Young Enterprise

Young Enterprise First row: Pam Smith, Maryanne Cain, Victoria Maze, Juliett Dixon, Milly Savill Second row: Ms Lightfoot, Bridget Murdoch, Olivia Gerve, Sarah Hendry, Rebecca Earl, Kim Atkinson Third row: Cinnamon Miles, Davinia Ballin, Emma Bradbury, Bridget Solomon, Yukako Nimi

Year 13 Geography Trip Students drown in rip (while Mr B chats up the local babes) In term 2 the colourfully, crazily-dressed, 7th Form geography class, travelled to Brighton for a pleasant day at the beach. The weather was great but the ocean was a bit nippy. While most of the day was spent counting waves and measuring things at the beach (as well as watching the kids from detention centres build a fence), there was also time for a quick mid-winter dip at the end. Fiona, Catherine, Lisa and Annabel challenge the waves while struggling to push a rubber boat out over

200m of HUGE waves to drop some buoys for an experiment. Needless to say, the experiment failed as these four young, courageous students nearly drowned in the thrashing, plunging waves which transported them a kilometre down the beach. After a fun, hard working day at the beach we collected our belongings and jumped in the van for the long trek home. We were all soggy, sandy and smelly but had enjoyed the day tremendously.

1997 Form 4 Temple Basin Camp Flashback. 15th July 1997. Ah, the holidays. Late to bed, late to rise and when you finally get up, the flat plain of Canterbury welcomes you with its lush blades of grass and some 300,000 people. Flash just one week later to around 55 girls and teachers from St Margaret's College cursing the people who decided to have camp on the first week of Term 3, or for some, cursing themselves for choosing Temple Basin - where the biggest challenge is actually getting up the mountainous terrain to its ever warm lodges. Yes, we had it all at Form 4 Temple Basin Camp - that mandatory hike up the track, a snowboard instructor looking for a bed, snapped tendons (Laila, can you hold your poles properly yet?), Cat Stevens, 100 potatoes and 3 potato peelers, knee deep powder, nut crackers and Pulp Fiction. We skied and snowboarded to our hearts content, from early in the morning until late at night. For those of us who learnt how to snowboard, much of the first day was spent on our bums learning how to actually strap our "boards" on and once on our feet, how to keep in

control with our lovely instructor Andy near by. The next day with Andy gone, we experimented with turning and speed, the fastest by far was Qwan, and I would have to say her wipeouts were pretty spectacular. If we got tired of boarding or skiing, we used our initiative and donned a lovely black polythene "skirt" (OK, they were rubbish bags) to toboggan down a steep slope - all very well unless you face-plant like a certain Hough and leave a red blood stain from your nose in the snow. By now you probably think that all that happened at Temple Basin was impressive crashes. In fact there was abseiling (which I'm told had a dishy young instructor waiting for you at the bottom), mountain rescue (bury a radio beacon in the snow where no one would suspect and make your friends find it), snow caving (dig a hole and sleep in it) and self arrest (slide down a hill with a pick axe and try not to kill yourself while doing it). But really, the highlight was skiing or snowboarding down the pristine white slopes with the scenic wonders of the Southern Alps all around - most satisfying.

Form 6 Geography Trip to the West Coast On the eighth of April, the Sixth Form Geographers (minus the leech repellent) set off in a two-van convoy in the capable hands of Miss Fazio-Smith and Mrs Lightfoot. The main aim of this educational trip was to absorb and appreciate all we could about the distinctive Rimu Rainforests unique to the West Coast of New Zealand and the issues that surround the utilisation of them. As we wound our way through the Arthur's Pass not even the surrounding 'topography' ceased the raucous chatter. We arrived in due course, to the scantly luxurious accommodation of the Greymouth Seaside Holiday Park. We quickly and messily made ourselves at home before racing off down to the beach to play in the water. That night we made our debut as budding foresters when we were introduced to the controversial John Birchfield at the Timberlands West Coast Head Office. We were given a brief insight to the role of Timberlands and its importance to the West Coast. The next day we loaded up the vans in anticipation for a little off-road safari adventure. We travelled down the coast to Lake Ianthe and were once again kindly hosted by Timberlands staff. We witnessed the devastating effects of previous clear felling and the positive effects

of the current Sustained Yield system here and in Saltwater Forest. We also visited the Ross gold mine, then stopped by the Mahinapua Hotel to visit the penguin man, before racing back to get our glad rags on and then dining out in style at the Greymouth KFC! After our second and last rain-sodden night we cleaned up (as best as sixth formers can!) then headed off the Waipuna, Larry's Creek and Reefton (for essential food supplies) before making the trip home via Lewis Pass. We all had a great time - and yes we did learn a lot! A huge thank you to Mrs Fazio-Smith and Mrs Lightfoot for all their time and effort, for managing to stay calm after very little sleep and for all the organisation that they put in. We would also like to thank Timberlands West Coast for taking the time to help and show us around and to Bill Gillbertson a member of the RFBPS for opening our eyes to both sides of the controversial topic of indigenous forest logging, so that we are now aware of the differing viewpoints. Nicola Grigg and Lucy McElrea

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Form 6 LeadershipCamp at Hanmer In November we headed off to Hanmer bright and early, laden down with essential items such as food, clothes, food, sleeping gear, food and good music. Shortly we were piling out of the buses into the A.A. Motor Camp to organise our bunk rooms or chalets and of course to check that we had enough food! After a quick lunch, we assembled in our groups to start the first of many activities organised for us which would help us gain new skills in dealing with others in problem situations. Some of us started off with a search and rescue exercise - first to find a 20 cent coin in a grid search and then on to the bigger task of combing through tussock to find two 'injured' volunteer children from the local primary school, using the techniques explained to us earlier. We applied first aid, bandaged them up and carried one out on a stretcher. Other groups went through 'initiative skills' which involved problems to be solved by working together as a group out in bush situations - showing that it is sometimes necessary to appoint a leader for things to be co-ordinated and how important it is to communicate by many means and also listen to others. Peer support was another activity which involved thinking about and developing skills to help new students to the school.

especially on the 'elderly' teachers and those of us who abhor 'physical challenges', but we all gave it our best shot as we sang, cajoled each other, ate Moro Bars, enjoyed the views, and finally reached the top. I still can't believe we all did it! The other really exciting part was Canadian canoeing down the Clarence River. The lovely Quentin made us feel as though this was a completely safe, normal activity rather than one where we would freeze, go round in circles, yell at each other, go down a waterfall (some of us backwards!), lose our oars, and fall in! We should have suspected as much when we were made to don thermals, wetsuits, life-jackets and helmets. All that aside, it was a great experience and one of the highlights of the camp for many people. The camp was a great success and it really made us get to know all the people in our form and appreciate what a supportive, caring and capable lot of girls will go on to make up next year's 7th Form. Thanks so much to the teachers - Mrs Newman, Mrs Lightfoot, Ms Chambers, Ms Curgenven, Miss Arthur and Mrs Petrie who came on the camp and to Miss Fazio-Smith, Mrs Scandret and Miss Wysocki for their workshops and support.

The next day at 8am saw half of us taking the much talked about climb up Mount Isobel! It was tough -

Art Tripto The Guggenheim Exhibition Earlier this year, art students from the senior school took a trip to Dunedin to experience the art on display from the famous Guggenheim Art Museum. We got to Dunedin in time to have a guided tour of the exhibition and spend time looking at all the art works. We felt envious of their beautiful art gallery and very impressed with the ajoining cafe as well! There were so many wonderful paintings and sculptures, that it was hard to take it all in in one visit, so we were able to return the next day after spending the night at a motor camp and really familiarise ourselves with the works. To see the

real works of art which we had only experienced in books was incredible and to have such a variety of famous art on display was a real bonus. We were also able to stroll around the city and visit other local galleries and shops as well. It was a really lovely trip and an interesting bus ride home. Thanks to Mrs Curgenven and Mr Hallum for organising the trip and also to Mrs Todd and Mrs Newman for accompanying us as well.

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St Margaret's College French

Alliance Francois Front: Charlotte Paulin, Libby Peate, Jessica Jeong Back: Annushka Speight, Rebecca O'Connor, Frederike Schattke, Mme Weiss

Alliance Franraise

1997 is a year of note for the French Department. For the first time in the history of the college our tudents were overall winners of the regional inter- chools French speaking competition for Years 11, 12 and 13. They have brought back to St Margaret's the Circle Fran9aise Cup awarded to the school gaining the highest number of points. In Year 13 Rebecca O'Connor gained third place, while Annushka Speight received a Merit certificate. In

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Year 12 Friederike Schattka won first place and a Silver Medal, while Libby Peate gained a Certificate of Attainment. In Year 13 Charlotte Paulin was placed second, and Eun Joo Jeong gained a Merit Certificate. At the junior level Alliance Fran9aise Certificates are awarded for girls at the school. In Year 10 this honour was won by Marissa Johnpillai and in Year 9 by Caroline Homibrook.

St Margaret's College SportsCouncil This year started as it always does for the Sports Council, with Athletic and Swimming sports both happening in the first month of school. Both of these events went well, despite the lovely day, it turned out to be on the cancelled swimming sports day. Sport was somewhat disrupted in the first term due to the bad weather, but all teams competed well and it's great to see the interest in all sports. The Sports Awards Assembly at the end of Term One went well with many sportswomen gaining certificates for many things and it is encouraging to see a large number getting fairplay awards. The next event on the agenda was the Cross Country in Term 2 and again, like Athletics, it was great to see large numbers of seniors entering the competitive section.

House Day for a change, dawning sunny and remaining so for the most of the day. Rata gained first place in this prestigious event, but was well contested in the competitions by all houses and good day was had by all. Winter sport enjoyed a long, clear season and summer sport started again at the end of Term 3. The annual Sports Dinner on October 31st topped off a busy, rewarding year. I want to thank the other members for their support and willingness to get on with the job. Big thanks must go to Chris Arthur for her support and patience. I have enjoyed the challenge of being on the council and have gained invaluable experience. Joanna Muir

The third term was a bit more full-on with Quad, House Day and another assembly, but all went well with

ST MARGARET S COLLE SE 19 9 7 SPORTS COUNCIL Sports Council First row: Susie Cottrell, Lucinda Thatcher, Joanna Muir, Lucy Barrie, Blaise Clouston Second row: Prue Graham, Sarah Macdonald, Gretchen Graham, Annabel Robertson, Catherine Blair Absent: Ms Arthur

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St Margaret's College Aerobics Aerobics is an exciting, energetic, adrenalinpumping sport and even though you're only on stage for one minute and forty five seconds, the preparation behind that time is hours and hours of hard work and training. This year at St Margaret's we had seven Aerobics competitors. Liz Reid, Olivia Bell, Ping Morgan, Hannah Aubrey, Abbe Leech, Emma Poelman and Lucy Campbell. We all competed in the Canterbury Schools Aerobic Champs. Liz and Olivia were in the U16 novice pairs category, gaining fifth place. They also competed in the South Island Aerobic Champs - a brilliant performance but unfortunately they didn't make it through to the finals. Ping and Hannah were in the U16 novice pairs category gaining third place, but they moved up the rankings to gain a brilliant first place at the South Island Aerobic Champs. Ping and Hannah were the second generation winners of the U 16 novice pairs South Island Aerobics Champs from St Margaret's. Emma and Lucy were in the U 16 open pairs category at the Canterbury Schools Aerobics Champs gaining third place, moving up the rankings to second equal at the South Island Aerobic Champs. Abbe Leech performed brilliantly with an outstanding presentation.

Although Abbe was competing against some of the top competitors in New Zealand she gained third place at the Canterbury and fourth place at the South Island Com-petitions. Aerobics is a combination of strength, flexibility, dance and gymnastics. During the routine there are four compulsory moves. These moves are; situps, star jumps, high kicks and press ups. Each move must be repeated four times during the routine. There are seven judges in the front of the 6 by 6 metre stage and one judge behind. The judges are marking you on strength and flexibility, presentation and neatness. Points are eliminated if you go out of the box or do a move incorrectly. Aerobics requires a lot of thinking. Not only are you thinking what move you're going to do next, but there are about three other things running through your mind such as, SLOW DOWN or SPEED UP and the main one is SMILE!! Aerobics is a fun and healthy way of getting fit and meeting new people. I highly recommend it because it teaches you new skills and improves your strength and flexibility. We look forward to the new students of 1998 who are looking for a challenge. We hope that more people will take part in this awesome, outrageous activity. Words cannot express our gratitude towards the work and effort put into the Aerobics competitors by Miss Chambers in organising our competitions, Stephanie Eagleton for the hours of hard work chore-ographing our routines, 'Enigma' for designing our outfits and to our parents, brothers and sisters who were there for moral support. Lucy Campbell

Aerobics First row: Hannah Dillon, Sarah Morris, Alice McElrea, Abby Radford, Olivia Bell, Hannah Aubrey Second row: Emma Ferguson, Georgina Davison, Lucy Campbell, Elizabeth Reid, Emma Poelman, Fiona Morgan, Amanda Spiers

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Athletics Students, staff and supporters amassed outside QEII Stadium on 3rd March under a clear sky in preparation for the 1997 Athletics Sports. The heats for the day were held successfully this year at school on the 21st February.

On the day we had only a small delay created by Rangi Rum sports running overtime, before we got under way with the competition. It was great to see large numbers competing in all age groups and especially pleasing to see large numbers in the senior category, which has traditionally been lacking and I challenge future years to increase the numbers still. We have some very talented athletes at St Margaret's and I would like to acknowledge their ability and subsequent placings in Canterbury and South Island Secondary School Competitions.

Events such as the squashball and spoon race, sack race, skipping race are always fun and very entertaining. Another event in which everyone is involved also generates a lot of interest and interhouse rivalry - the Whole House relay. Another highlight, though somewhat dampened by the amount of staff interest, was the Staff-Sports Council relay which I can quite proudly say WE WON! (We won't mention the staff misfortune however)! Overall it was a great day with lots of fun, competition, some very appetising picnic dinners and a great atmosphere. A big thanks to all staff, students, supporters, Sports Council and Miss Arthur for a successful day. Joanna Muir

Athletics First row: Annabel Robertson, Megan O'Neill, Victoria Wigzell, Gemma Zust, Hannah Dillon, Sarah Letham, Catherine Blair Second row: Annabel Chambers, Alexandra McFarlane, Annabel Nutt, Alison van Polanen, Sarah O'Keefe, Beth Lawson, Libby Peate, Jessica Hartley-Lichenstein Third row: Hannah Rae, Kate McQuilkin, Kylie Ruawai, Rebecca O'Connor, Charlotte Oakley, Tiffany Robertson, Amy Shanks Fourth row: Alicia Forbes, Jane McDonald, Harriet Hall, Anna Scarlett, Suzie Williams, Bridget Lee, Louisa Bryce

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St Margaret's College Basketball My final year in the St Margaret's basketball team was the best I've had. Half of the team were beginners, creating a social atmosphere which made it really fun and the other half created the more competitive and experienced balance. The whole team combined, showed a lot of skill and promise, especially during the first half of the season when we lost only one of our games. In the second half we had some of our best games, even when we lost by a mere two point to the opposition. All up, I believe we had a very successful season.

I would like to thank Mr Belcher for all the time he put into our team and for all of his support. Also to Jeff, our new coach who taught new skills to the inexperienced and improved the skills of the older members of the team. Thank you to you both. Finally I would like to make a special thank you to Christ's College for the use of their gym. Good luck to next year's team. Charlotte Dellaca

Basketball First row: Kate Davidson (vice-captain), Elizabeth Robinson, Charlotte Thorn, Anna Lawson, Charlotte Dellaca (captain) Second row: Michelle Cheney, Kristy Yuill-Proctor, Hannah Rae, Rosie Jones Third row: Alicia Forbes, Marissa Brandram-Adams, Rebecca Johns Absent: Laura-Jean Emson, Mr Belcher

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St Margaret's College Cricket I find that I'm writing this report with much sorrow as it is the last in a long line that I have written. I have been playing cricket for St Margaret's since entering in third form, five years ago. I have found that the players aways try their best while still having fun and all make a unique contribution to the team. Over the years I have seen cricket grow at St Margaret's and I am pleased to say that we have two teams entered again in the Wednesday competition with players being interested from the intermediate school, which is great.

off. However in the games the 1st Xl did play, we lost to Villa, but proved our worth in a rematch with some of our new players playing starring roles. It is very disappointing that we only played those three games at the beginning of the season, because the four term year significantly depletes the number of available games in the last term. Jo Muir

Unfortunately we had another mixed up season with a lot of games at the beginning of the year being rained

Cricket 1st XI First row: Jo Muir (Capt,), Anna Milne, Phillapa Geere-Watson, Jane Wareing, Hannah Rae (V-capt.) Second row: Emma Griffiths, Kim Shears, Annabel Chambers, Serena Clarke Third row: Beth Lawson, Paulina Neas, Laura Reeve

Cricket 2nd XI First row: Sophie McMillan, Gabby Sparrow, Jo Muir (Capt.), Sarah Timeney, Alicia Hoare Second row: Bridget Topp, Katie Gillespie, Kathryn Johnstone, Julia Youngman Third row: Monique Howat, Sarah Fellows, Erica George, Jane Allison, Alana Benny

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CrossCountry The school showed lots of enthusiasm at the cross country held in May this year. It was compulsory for the whole school to enter either the competitive race or the 2km fun run. It was great to see an increase in numbers of competitive runners this year - there were at least 30 runners in each age group. Winners of each category this year were: U14 Sarah Letham Junior Tiff any Robertson Intermediate Hannah Rae Rebecca O'Connor Senior The Canterbury Inter-School Cross Country championships were held in Hagley Park. Although the weather was not too pleasant our teams were very successful. Each team gained a placing in the competition and we had many top 10 runners. Results were: Senior team~ 1st U16 team~ 3rd U15 team~ 4th U14 team~ 2nd

Individuals: Jane McDonald ~ 2nd Rebecca O'Connor~ 4th Louisa Bryce ~ 6th Hana Kafedzic ~ 10th Hannah Rae ~ 8th Sarah Letham ~ 2nd Catherine Wall~ 4th

St. Margaret's had three competitors in the National Secondary Schools Cross Country this year which were held in Napier in June. Jane McDonald, Sarah Letham and Catherine Wall ran really well, considering there were about 400 runners in each age group. Each of the girls were placed in the top 100 which is the best St. Margaret's has ever done. The running club has been training regularly each Thursday this year. A special thanks to Graeme Christie for his coaching and support throughout the year. Graeme Christie also coached girls who ran for Papanui ToC H - Jane McDonald, Alison van Polanen, Anna Falloon and Catherine Wall. Pocket awards for cross country this year were awarded to Sarah Letham and Catherine Wall. Dedication and Commitment was awarded to Anna Falloon. Lastly thank you to Jane McDonald for all her administration work and support this year and to the Phys. Ed. Department for their excellent organisation of the cross country events. Louisa Bryce

Senior CrossCountry First row: Gemma Zust, Jennifer Sutton, Sarah Letham, Harriet Oswald, Hannah Dillon, Catherine Wall, Julia Bristed, Olivia Bell, Hannah Aubrey Second row: Louisa Bryce, Anna Clark-Hall, Alice McElrea, Rachel Harris, Eleana Morris, Beth Lawson, Melanie Burr, Georgina Davison, Felicity Redfern, Jane McDonald Third row: Charlotte Paulin, Kate Letham, Jamie Warwick, Kylie Ruawai, Tiffany Robertson, Alison van Polanen, Annabel Nutt, Anna Dooley Fourth row: Andrea van Schrevan, Anna Falloon, Rebecca O'Connor, Bridget Lee, Olivia Nell, Susie Cottrell, Hana Kafedzic, Hannah Rae

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Cycling Cycling at St Margaret's continues to thrive and 1997 has seen us take new directions in the sport. The girls have continued to compete on the road with our team time trial squad of Rebecca Rae, Jane McDonald, and Alison van Polanen achieving fourth place in the annual Canterbury Championships in this event, missing out on a medal by a matter of seconds. Both Alison and Rosie Jones have competed in road races at club level, showing great promise at this most arduous of disciplines. For the first time we have included mountain biking in the girls' cycling programme with regular rides on Wednesday afternoons and Sunday mornings, at Bottle Lake Plantation and on the Port Hills tracks. Rebecca O'Connor and Katie Hinson have ridden competitively;

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St Margaret's College EquestrianReport 1997 saw a number of students competing very successfully in various equestrian disciplines. Interschools this year was held at McLeans Island, with two St. Margaret's teams competing. The A team consisted of Bridget Murdoch, Olivia Gerve, Georgina Davison and Sophie Rebbeck, and the B team Nicola Grigg, Kelly Scurr, Debbie Hopkins and Sarah Hill. Unfortunately the strong gusty winds proved to be our downfall in the dressage phase, with ironically two hats being blown off the riders' heads within 60 seconds of each other. Marks were deducted for this. However both Cross Country and Show Jumping proved to be our two

St Margaret's College One Day Event This ·year St Margaret's invited Selwyn House to the event, which was held at the Windsor Pony Club grounds, on thankfully a beautiful day. As usual this was a highly successful and enjoyable day for all riders, parents and teachers, with a number of girls displaying their natural riding talents. Many thanks to all those who worked so hard leading up to and on the day of the event. The results were as follows: Form 6 and 7 Pretraining 1st Anna Oborne 2nd Anna Oborne 3rd Sophie Rebbeck 4th Lisa Stevens Form 3-5 Pretraining 1st Meryl Verstraaten 2nd Lucy Stockton 3rd Kelly Scurr 4th Emma Hough 114

strongest phases, with the A team moving up to 5th place overall and the B team 8th overall. We also maintained our excellent standard of turnout with the A team coming first in this, with only a point separating our B team in second place. Congratulations both teams on your truly exceptional results. Lastly I would like to thank Mrs Lightfoot and my vice captain, Bridget Murdoch, for all the hard work they put in during the year, making my job a lot easier. Best of luck for next year. Captain: Angela. Frewer

Introductory 1st Jessica Hartley-Lichenstein 2nd Stephanie Forsyth 3rd Brittany Mauger 4th Meryl Verstraaten Form 3- 7 Kindergarten 1st Nicole Todd 2nd Kim Atkinson 3rd Marie Hood 4th Desiree Hanson Form 2 and Under Kindergarten 1st Anna Taylor 2nd Nadia Fearnley 3rd Nicole Bulford 4th Amber Laddre Waitusi Cup for Horsemastership: Kelly Scurr

Golf

Golf First row: Ursula Moore, Esther Lee, Rebecca Hawkins, Jennifer Lo, Kate McQuilkin Second row: Jessica McCormack, Ester la, Lucy Bowker, Hannah Hsu, Mrs Scandrett Third row: Kelly Lee, Alexandra Herbert, Sophie Scandrett

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Gymnastics First row: Phillipa Russell, Kate McQuilkin, Amanda Batchelor, Annie Robinson, Hannah Dillon Second row: Emma Ferguson, Elizabeth ¾ylie, Felicity Redfern, Mrs Fazio-Smith Third row: Natalie Lyons, Briana Sauer, Beth Lawson

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St Margaret's College Hockey

Hockey 1st XI Third row: Susie Cottrell, Kylie Robertson, Kirsty Paterson, Jessica van Schreven, Amanda Cartwright Second row: Miss Arthur, Blaise Clouston, Kirsten Meyer, Kate Studholme, Charlotte Oakley, Anna Dooley, Brigit Murray First row: Annie Robinson, Freda Harper, Bridget Murdoch, Lucinda Thatcher, Juliet Dixon Absent: Leon Yu

1997 saw a large increase of hockey players. St Margaret's entered eight teams in various competitions, four of which were on turf. This year St Margaret's combined with Selwyn House for the Form 1 and 2 teams, allowing us to enter a team for the first time in Primary 'A' Grade. The 4th grade team, a new addition to St Margaret's, had a very successful season, coming runners up in their grade. The 2nd Eleven, a combination of the 4th Grade and Under 16 teams under the supervision of Cathy Baker, competed for the first time in a Canterbury Secondary Schools Tournament, allowing more hockey players to experience the tournament atmosphere. Injury and illness prevented the First Eleven's performance from being at its best at the ational Tournament in Carterton, which proved to be disappointing for the team, as the season began better

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than expected with such a young team. After tournament our determination increased as we had a desire to finish the season on a good note and we did just that by reaching the final of first grade. One of the highlights of the year for us was winning Quad tournament, being undefeated - something that we previously have never been able to do. These things would not have been possible without the amazing help from Chris Arthur, Blair Cartwright, Cathy Baker and Jenny Laney, whose dedication and faith in us to succeed has kept us positive. From those early morning trainings to gruelling practices, they've been with us all the way. Your help has been greatly appreciated. We also thank all the other coaches, managers and of course, the supporters of all the teams and wish everyone all the best for next year. Blaise Clouston & Brigit Murray

Hockey 4th Grade First row: Anna Calder, Eleana Morris, Charlotte Nell, Penny Todhunter, Philippa Russell Second row: Mrs Keys, Abby Kingston, Hannah Austin, Jane McDonald, Heidi Bishell (Captain) Third row: Skye Rutherford, Olivia Nell, Anna Saunders Absent: Nicola Grigg

Grass Hockey First row: Gina Maher, Catherine Brittenden, Jo Zwart, Charlotte Laney, Emma Hopkins, Keely Raines Second row: Kate Studholme, Lucinda Thatcher, Anna Clark-Hall, Kim Mather, Julia Giblin Third row: Prue MacKenzie, Amy Newman, Anna Hedley, Rebecca Yule, Julia Youngman, Felicity Powell Absent: Gemma Zust, Katherine Zwart

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Ice Hockey First row: Abby Kingston, Sarah Hodge Back row: Candice Garthwaite, Katie Gillespie, Ruby Flintoff

This year St Margaret's College formed an Ice Hockey team for the first time. Our school was placed in a team with Villa Maria, Papanui High School and Linwood High School because you need 20 players in a team and we were all first year players. Although we had no goalie, we managed to win some games and also had some very close games too. Two of our five players were selected to play for Canterbury; Abby Kingston and Sarah Hodge. The rest of the team were very dedicated and the team improved greatly during the season. Although Ice Hockey is a new sport at St Margaret's, we are hoping to get more 118

players involved next year, to form a full St Margaret's team. Most Valuable Player - Candice Garthwaite. Most Improved - Ruby Flintoft Top Scorer - Abby Kingston Top Assistance - Sarah Hodge Most Dedicated Player - Katie Gillespie Abby Kingston and Sarah Hodge.

Lifesaving

Lifesaving First row: Rebecca Rae, Emma W).>eth, Brig it Murray, Blaise Clouston, Kate Apperley Second row: Rebecca Johns, Rosie Jones, Jess Van Schreven, Emma James, Sarah Ritchie

Lifesaving always has a large number of participants and this year was no exception. In the first team, more than fifty girls sat lifesaving badges and a 100% pass rate was a fantastic result, which rewarded the coaches and the students for all their hard work. We also had four students who passed Distinction Awards, the highest obtainable at school level. The Monica Thacker teams spent another term of cold, early mornings to compete in the Monica Thacker Shield, where the A team was narrowly beaten for the shield, following in the footsteps of the previous years team, and the B team gained fourth. Thanks to our

coach Neil Lanyon for his time, energy, of course the Chupa Chups and K bars, that he donated to the teams. Good luck to next year's teams. I hope you will come one better and really reward Neil for his commitment over the years. Lifesaving is a challenge which I hope many people will continue to take up, carrying on its strong presence at St Margaret's. Rebecca Rae

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St Margaret's College Multisport - Triathlons/Duathlons The challenge of this exciting and demanding sport is by no means new to St Margaret's - we are most fortunate to have Mr Summerlee, a well experienced (and in many race , very well placed ) multisporter on the staff, to dish out entry forms and make last minute alterations to tyre pressure on the big day. However, the sport has attracted some new faces thi year, all of whom have been a credit to themselves and the school.

School section as it was a long haul over from Corsair Bay and involved a 5 km run, 42km cycle and another 7km run before finishing in Halswell; but to her credit, Rebecca O'Connor gave it a go and easily won her age group, coming sixth woman over all. Mr Summerlee too had considerable success and was second in his age group (we won't specify which!) over the demanding five race series.

At the beginning of the year Loui a Bryce again showed her winning form of last year by collecting first place in the senior section of the Canterbury Interschool triathlon competition, an event in which Jane McDonald came second in the same division. Rebecca O'Connor placed second in the intermediate section and Alison van Polanen was econd junior home. For both Alison and Rebecca (who rode on a mountain bike!) plunging into the chilly Scarborough sea then getting out (somewhat saltier and colder) and continuing to race was a new experience, but one they'll no doubt want repeat next season!

As if all these races were not enough, the Canterbury Interschool Duathlon Champs brought great results for the school again - Jane first in the senior section, Rebecca the second Intermediate, Alison the second junior and Catherine Wall, making a brilliant first appearance, coming third in the junior section.

The winter months passed by quickly thanks to a series of duathlons - three out at Bottlelake Forest, which involved fun fore t runs and mountain biking through single and double track, and five at Halswell which required road racing skills on both the bike and running. Beth Lawson made a stunning debut by winning (hands down) the junior section of the first Bottlelake race, whilst Rebecca managed to consistently win the 16 -l 9yrs age group, close behind Jane who wa first. The fifth race in the series did not have a Secondary

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To cap it all off Jane headed up to the North Island to compete in the National Secondary School Duathlon Championships where she achieved an excellent sixth place and was the second female from the South Island. Well ... what a great group of athletes! What a brilliant season! And, as I'm sure these girls all agree, what a sport! Pocket awards for triathlon this year were awarded to Jane McDonald and Rebecca O'Connor. Dedication and commitment was awarded to Alison van Polanen. A special thanks to Mike Summerlee for all his organisation and support throughout the year.

Rebecca O'Connor and Louisa Bryce

Netball

Netball A First row: Victoria Shallard, Prue Graham, Annabel Robertson (Captain), Catherine Blair (Vice Captain), Hannah Rae Second row: Bridget Lee, Susie Williams, Gretchen Graham, Katy Peat, Mrs Pratley

This season the St Margaret's College A team was rewarded with tremendous success winning the U19 grade for Canterbury, Quad and coming Runners Up in B Grade at South island Secondary Schools Tournament held in Oamaru which means that next year we compete in "A" Grade. The team has come from strength to strength, building up during the season which enabled us to achieve goals that we set at the beginning of the season. I have never been part of a side that showed all the characteristics and features of being a true team

(Together Everyone Achieves More) and I think that this was our biggest strength. Thank you to Sharyn Pratley and Bill Lee for their continued faith and support in St Margaret's College netball. This year we have been very fortunate to have the expertise of many outside coaches, as well as many girls, teachers from within the school, we really appreciate all the time and effort that you put into the netball teams. Annabel Robertson (C) ~ Catherine Blair (VC)

Netball B First row: Jo Muir, Hannah Dillion, Kylie Ruawai, Elizabeth Day, Kate Apperley Second row: Rebecca O'Connor, Jasmine Te Amo, Amy Mill, Josie Scandrett Absent: Kate Davidson, Qwan-Ling Chew

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St Margaret s College Netball 3A First row: Amy Shanks, Lucy James, Megan O'Neill, Annabel Chambers, Sarah O 'Keefe Second row: Mrs N Carson, Odette Hurle, Hayley Boyd, Alisha Lee, Harriet Oswald

Netball 4A First row: Amanda Spiers, Bridget Reynish, Jamie Warwick, Lucy Stockton Second row: Abby Radford, Jo Duncan, Anna Scarlett, Katrina Begg Absent: Miss J Rutherford (Coach)

Netball U16 First row: Emma Poelman, Georgina Davidson, Tiffany Robertson, Fiona Morgan, Lena Te Amo Second row: Ms Fenton, Jessica Fulton, Charlotte Gardiner, Libby Crawford, Alisha Forbes, Mrs Pratley

The FlyingTen(the A NetballTeam) This is a story of brightnessand light, Of a team that discoveredthe virtues of flight, They can fly, they can soar, they can touch the sky. They will remember '97 till the day that they die.

And Becks come along, to add to the fray, Just when the South Islands were holdingthem sway. In an amazingperformance,I lie to you not, She mixed netball,early walks,and hard-nosedswot.

These are the girls so staunchand true They will always remember,that, together,they flew;

And then there is Prudie,whose eyes shine bright, At the imminentchance of a fight She never takes prisoners,she knows about war Her courageand vigour help everyonesoar.

Standingat goal is ice-maidenBids Who views her opponentthroughflatteringlids. But give her a chance at a difficultshot And its into the hoop more often than not. Gretch runs on fire and love for the game She knows also about glory and fame For, in the middle of battle when her skirt comes undone, She shakes her hips and she wigglesher bum Poppy is a person we have to admire, She always looks cool in the deepestof mind, She has heaps of talent and youth on her side In the future, she'll be there at the crest of the tide. Hannahhas oodlesof talent and skill In addition,a look that can definitelykill And for some one who looks small and slight She can fly in the air at an incredibleheight. The centre is Kat, of pass silky smooth, Who is alwaysright in with the groove It is easy to tell when she's been to a ball, Brown legs, new hair colour,nail polish and all. 122

And now comes the skipper,our Annabel, Whose body languagetells the foe they can all go to hell. A flash of red knickers,a twist and a jump, She's back on her feet, after being flattenedand dumped. And Susie, long of leg and oh so slim Who lulls her opponentswith her welcominggrin But when there's an intercept,she's in a trice That's what they get for thinkingshe's nice. Amy is last, but only because She can't tell the differencebetweengravy and sauce. For one game she's attacking,shootingthem in The next game she's defending,with vigour and vim. So here's to a team throughand through They've made all of their plans and their dreams come true. Now we don't want to brag And we don't want to boast But the rest of us here Think they've earned them a toast.

Rowing The '96/'97 season has been our most successful yet, - coming second overall at the NZ Secondary Schools Championships (Maadi Cup) against schools with a reputation for being tough competitors from both around NZ and overseas.

the U15's. Her rapport with the girls and knowledge of the sport meant she was a very able coach, guiding the U15's through an extremely successful season. We are proud of you all, and especially thank Sarah for her contribution.

This year's U19 eight was the fastest and most promising 'Top eight' St Margaret's has produced and with the coaching expertise of Trudy Keys and Paul Westbury, the crew raced aggressively, with flair and style and on the odd occa ion, defiantly!

St Margaret's rowing would be nothing without the combined efforts of Trudy Keys, Paul Westbury, Chris Arthur and the parents. Trudy and Paul were invaluable to the squad with their knowledge and innovative ideas on how to produce boat speed! The administration and organisation was handled by Chris and she filled this role brilliantly. Unfortunately, the parents got the raw end of the deal - cooking, cleaning and running around after the girls and coaches, but their efforts did not go unnoticed and we would like to thank them for their tremendous energy and support.

The whole squad came together with great team spirit and determination and pulled off many wins this season, with our medal tally for the Maadi Cup being; 2 gold, 7 ilver and 2 bronze. Our affiliation with the Avon Rowing Club has been mutually beneficial and we would like to thank the club for their encouragement and support throughout the season. Also we would like to take this opportunity to congratulate the club on gaining the top position in NZ Club rowing and for bringing the Rooster home!

Finally we would like to thank all of the girls for such an 'oarsome' season. Reaching No.2 in New Zealand was a great feat for us this season and it will be even tougher next season as we have a reputation to maintain. Best of luck for the future - we look forward to hearing about your successes.

This season we had a record number rowers and only one coach until Sarah Macdonald joined forces with Trudy to coach

Charlotte Dellaca and Anna Mckellar.

Rowing First row: Georgina McCormack (Cox), Annie Robinson (Cox), Jane Tiller (Cox), Debbie Hopkins, Hayley Cook (Cox) Second row: Antonia Rutherford, Prue MacKenzie, Bridget Reynish, Charlotte Dellaca (Captain), Anna McKellar (Vice Captain), Juiletta Rutherford, Anna Lawson, Olivia Bell Third row: Trudy Keys (Coach), Charlotte Paulin, Anna Simpson, Rachel Paulin, Lucy McElrea, Sophie Cullen, Sarah Stevens, Charlotte Bowker, Emma Poelman, Hannah Austin, Chris Arthur (Teacher in Charge) Fourth row: Martha Ackroyd, Sarah Hill, Victoria Shallard, Rebecca Hyde, Gretchen Graham, Prue Graham, Olivia Phillips, Sara Warwick Fifth row: Debbie Oscroft, Amy Poelman, Amanda Egden, Amy Mill, Kirsty Paterson, Alex Herbert Absent: Kylie Robertson

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Rowing U15 First row: Hayley Cook (Cox), Sarah Stevens, Sarah MacDonald (Coach), Emma Poelman, Jane Tiller (Cox) Second row: Trudy Keys (coach), Rebecca Hyde, Kirsty Paterson, Chris Arthur (Teacher in Charge)

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Rugby First row: Victoria Wigzell, Yasmin Dungey, Lisa Stevens, Martha Ackroyd, Charlotte Bowker, Virginia Irwin Second row: Cinnamon Miles, Lucy Campbell, Rosie Jones, Emma Hough, Lucy Bowker, Fiona Rogers, Jessica Bradbury, Ms Fazio-Smith Third row: Rebecca Hyde, Jessica Rubber, Stephanie Walker,Amy Mill, Olivia Philips

The 1997 rugby season started off slowly looking for coaches and with the keen support of Mr Fazio-Smith we found John Trott and Matt Walker, who helped the team become what it was by the end of the season. We improved every game and found that Rebecca Hyde could run, so we took her out of the forward pack and placed her on the wing, which proved to be one of the best decisions we made. Emma Hough and Victoria Wigzel showed great commitment in the way that they were both so determined to get the ball and run with it. Lisa Stevens was courageous ploughing her way through the Burnside defence and setting up many lovely tries. Yasmin Dungey was a great asset to the team, however, she did seem to spend more time in 'Accident and Emergency' than on the field. Lucy Campbell and Ginny Irwin were both talented players

on the back line, not being scared to try anything. Lucy Bowker, like her sister Charlotte showed she has a great future in the sport. The team was very proud of Rosie Jones and Charlotte Bowker who both made the Canterbury Women's team. I am sure they will both play well and fair for their province just as they did for the school. I would like to thank Mrs Fazio-Smith for all her help. John and Matt for the time they gave up after school and in the weekends, and to Charlotte, my vice-captain who has been a great help and role model for the rest of the team. Good luck for the years to come.

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St Margaret's College Skiing Report 1997 Skiing First row: Gemma Zust, Lucy Barrie, Beth Lawson Second row: Harriet Hall, Alex MacFarlane, Mrs Newman, Sophie Scandrett

Snowboarding First row: Hannah Dillon, Catherine Blair, Anna Hedley Second row: Mrs Newman

1997 yet again has been a highly succe sful, fun season for all the keen Snowboarders and skiers, with the help from many trips to Mt Hutt throughout the third term. The success started when our ski team and snowboarding team were invited to the Aoraki Champs, held at Ohau. Our enthusiastic snowboarding team of Catherine Blair, Hannah Dillon and Anna Hedley performed extremely well, winning the girls section with Catherine coming second overall. Also our ski team had an exciting day coming third. The Canterbury Champs were held at Mt Hutt and again our ski team showed what they could do, a they got placed a brilliant third - this put the team through to the South Islands which were held on the ixth of September at Mt Hutt. Even the tough competition didn't stop the St Margaret's ski team, as all members

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skied extremely well on both runs, with more amazing results in gaining silver medal (second place) and our top skier Gemma Zust coming fourth overall. I would like to thank both ski team reserves Sophie Scandrett and Beth Lawson for their assistance and encouragement which was of great benefit to the team, and all the members were very grateful for their help and hard work. Also to my vice captain Harriet Hall, and Alex MacFarlane for their help throughout the hectic season. Lastly to Mrs Newman for all her support, as were it not for her our success would not be possible. I look forward to seeing everyone back on the slopes and I hope everyone will continue with the same enthusiasm and success in years to come. Lucy Borrie ~ Captain of Skiing

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Canterbury Ski Championships The Canterbury Championships, held at Mt Hutt were postponed from Wednesday 20 August to Friday 22 August due to bad weather, which was lucky for us because Friday's weather and snow conditions were perfect. These Championships are where all the Canterbury skiers and snowboarders join together in the annual challenge to gain a place to qualify for the South Island Championships. The team consisted of Gemma Zust, Harriet Hall, Alex MacFarlane, Sophie Scandrett and Beth Lawson as Reserve. The snowboarding team consisted of Catherine Blair, Hannah Dillion and Anna Hedley. Waking up for the third time on Friday morning in a total rush to get ready, we soon realised that Catherine Blair due to very heavy snow falls was stranded in her drive way. After an unexpected breakfast at the Boarding House, we headed off to Cashmere hills to pick Catherine up and we very slowly made our way towards Mt Hutt. We arrived at the mountain just in time to slip the course and get our ski gear ready. Before we knew it, we were at the race course. Everyone from St Margaret's had great runs on the Giant Slalom course gaining third place in the Girls' Section. The day was a complete success with everyone enjoying themselves thoroughly. Hopefully next year we will do just as well, if not better. Alex Mac/ arlane Harriet Hall

Mount Dobson Ski Team Trip The Aoraki Regional Championships were held at Mt Dobson on Monday August 11 and a St Margaret's team was invited to join the large group of skiers and snowboarders from South Canterbury. This was to be a practice only for us as we were ineligible for trophies due to living in the Canterbury region. The ski team for the year to be based on the results of the Interhouse racing, scheduled to take place at Mt. Hutt on August 3. However, poor weather conditions prevented us from holding the Interhouse racing, so a provisional team was selected to attend the Champs at Mt Dobson. This team consisted of Lucy Barrie, (Captain), Harriet Hall (vice Captain), Alex MacFarlane, Polly Douglas, Gemma Zust and Beth Lawson (reserve). Gemma unfortunately

had a skiing accident a week prior to the trip and was replaced by myself. The snowboarding team was made up of Catherine Blair, Hannah Dillon, and Anna Hedley. On Sunday afternoon, the team met at the boarding house, piled (literally) into the school van and began getting an enormous amount of encouraging words from our coach, manager and driver, Mrs Newman. Two and a half hours later we arrived in Fairlie, found our accommodation 'pink' backpackers without too much trouble, unpacked and began cooking our prepacked, canned or frozen dinners, while waiting for 'TV Hannah' to tune into TV2 so we could watch "Friends". After some food, rich 'n' creamy chocolate mousse, a

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We were all pleased to wake to a clear, fresh and sunny Monday morning in Fairlie, (some of us not so pleased as the postponement date was Tuesday which would mean another day off school) but looked forward to a good days skiing at Mt Dobson. After a one and a half hour drive to the top of the mountain, we unpacked the van, dressed in ski gear and bibs and went for our first runs on the awesome packed powder snow averaging over one metre. The ski races began at 11 am and everyone from the St Margaret's team had successful runs on both the Giant Slalom courses - not mentioning my rather embarrassing crash before the first gate of the GS with over 100 spectators!! The snowboarders did exceptionally well gaining 1st place, and Catherine getting 2nd place overall. However, due to being there as invites only, and from the Canterbury region, they were unfortunately ineligible to receive any prizes at the prizegiving, but Catherine made a wonderful impromptu speech saying how grateful we all were to have been invited in the first place - I think we earned several brownie points for that.

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It was a fantastic day overall and everyone in the temporary team raced well. With any luck St Margaret's will be invited back to attend the Aoraki Champs next year - hopefully retaining our title in the snowboarding division as well as doing well in the skiing. Sophie Scandrett

South Island Ski Championships Having gained a very unexpected 3rd place at the Canterbury Schools Championships in August, our preliminary team of Gemma Zust, Harriet Hall, Alex Macfarlane, Lucy Borrie and reserves (myself and Beth Lawson), were selected to compete in the South Island Champs at Mt Hutt on Saturday 6 September. We were expecting a cold and windy day, but thankfully woke to a beautiful, sunny morning in Christchurch with an even, thick layer of snow on the ground. We met outside the boarding house at 7am and our driver, Mrs Newman took us in the school mini-van to Mt Hutt. The course was quite a long giant slalom running from halfway up the top t-bar to the bottom of the poma, and I got the feeling, as a spectator, that even the more experienced racers had trouble with 'quadriceps-endurance! Even Beth and I had a pretty rough time cruising down the side of the course with no poles as we were wrapped up in the team's collection of polar fleeces, glasses and other belongings. The racing was finished by 2pm and we spent the rest of the hot, sunny afternoon 'free skiing' as a team (except for Gemma, who opted to train 128

with her 'professional race buddies!) We met at the van at 4pm and made our way to the Methven Lodge where the prizegiving was to be held at 5 o'clock. Those two strenuous runs on the field proved to be much faster than anyone had anticipated and as a result the team placed a brillant second! Individually, the team did exceptionally well also; Gemma came 4th overall, Harriet 17th, Alex 18th and Lucy 34th. We were beaten marginally by Nelson College for Girls, and in third place was Avonside Girls, which was a slight surprise, although I think it would be fair to say that St Margaret's has the best girl's ski team in the lower part of the South Island! Of course, we couldn't have done it as a team without the support of Mrs Newman and the encouragement of our captain, Lucy, vice captain Harriet and everyone else in the team. Sophie Scandrett

Soccer

Soccer First row: Alicia Hoare, Natalie Corn, Monique Houat, Belinda Reay, Elizabeth Geddies, Candaice Gathwaite, Alisha Wilkinson Second row: Charlotte Clements, Olivia Giles, Jessie Ann Maher, Marissa Brandram Adams, lneke Le poutre, Suzanne Leaming Third row: Fiona Paterson, Cara Brosnahan, Manesha Fakir, Charlene Tennison, Sophie Cullen, Katie Hinsen Fourth row: Chanel Grainger, Nicola Mercer Anisa Beckman, Lisa Oliver, Kirsty Yuill-Proctor

This year the First Eleven soccer team has really done well, losing only a few games at the beginning of the season which were unfortunately, the grading games. We still managed to get into the third grade. We then had a great winning streak, winning all games from then on apart from the last. We made it to the finals, where we played Christchurch Girls' High. On a previous occasion we won against them, but on this occasion we lost 3-0. Our team played extremely well, but the other team was just three goals better.

Soccer at St Margaret's is an up-and-corning sport, hopefully in the years to come we will have more teams and a higher profile. Kirsty Yuill Proctor Head of Soccer

The second Eleven had a good season with a strong team spirit and enthusiasm which produced dramatic improvements towards the end of the season.

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Softball First row: Sarah Morris, Odette Hurle, Greer Kelly, Gemma Aikin, Kathryn Kleis Second row: Sophie Rebbeck (Capt.), Megan O'Neill (V-capt.), Emma Paynter, Anisa Beckman Third row: Katie Mills, Lisa Oliver, Diana Dixon, Chanel Grainger, Amanda Batchelor

In the first term we had two teams entered, both a senior and a junior team (which we haven't had for a couple of years). The junior team had a hard time, due to inexperience at the High School level. The senior team went into the eason with two game being cancelled, winning the next one 25-0 and losing the following week 9-18. The next game was cancelled, again due to bad weather. Losing the following game 27, winning the week after 20-3, but unfortunately losing the final to Burnside High 6-13, I was not disappointed with these results because the games that we did win we won by a large margin, and the games that we lost were very close and challenging games. But most of all we had a lot of fun while playing the games. A well as Softball being played on a Wednesday we got to try something different, we were asked to play at the Summer Quad Tournament at Craighead down in Timaru. We took quite an inexperienced team with us. 130

Our first game was against Craighead beating them 28 8. The second game was very close against Rangi and having to go into extra time to determine the winner slipping at the end Rangi won 15-14. I would like to thank Miss Townsend for supporting us when we were down there. This year we also purchased uniforms, I would like to thank Miss Arthur for organising that. I would also like to thank Miss Rod for helping out, Anisa my vice Captain and the rest of the team for their support, while I have been captain. Awards for the first term *Pocket: *Dedication and Commitment: *Most promising: *Most improved:

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Squash

Squash Front row: Emma Goslin, Antonia Rutherford, Sarah Macdonald, Jorgette Maaka, Beth Lawson, Julietta Rutherford Second row: Mrs Lightfoot, Jackie Kearns, Kristy Cole, Anna Handyside, Kate Letham, Abby Whiten, Amy Lucas, Mr Woods Third row: Lucy McElrea, Anna McKellar, Kelly Smith, Annabelle Mee, Rebecca Johns, Charlotte Thorn

In the squash this year we had a lot of fun. The C team did extremely well, winning their grade. Their team has been very organised and committed. The B team played well, but unfortunately didn't make it into the top 3. They all had a great time, and playing squash this year has set them up for the social squash in the future. Our A team came 3rd in the A grade and the improvement in the whole team was outstanding. Thank you to Jorgette Maaka for being such a wonderful Vice-Captain and to Anna Handyside who was there when Jorgette couldn't be. Good luck for next year. Sarah Macdonald

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Swimming First row: Anna Clark-Hall, Hannah Dillon, Anna Hedley, Amy Newman, Lucy Campbell, Catherine Wall, Jasmine Moir Second row: Rebecca O'Connor (Captain), Charlotte Paulin, Rosie Jones, Katrina Begg, Rachel Paulin, Lucy McElrea, Louise Stevenson Third row: Hannah Rae, Louisa Bryce, Sarah MacDonald, Kate Stevenson, Amy Mill, Harriet Hall, Kylie Ruawai Absent: Jo Mui,; Hannah Dillon

Swimming Sports Despite a rainy start, the designated day for the sports this year turned out to be a glorious one - quite unfortunate really, as the event had already been postponed until Thursday. Uncharacteristically of Christchurch weather though, Thursday again was a beautiful day and so the authorities were saved the wrath of angry swimmers. Everyone managed to turn up in a spectacular array of house colours, in the form of some pretty amazing costumes. These included Hana's purple tutu, brown hats of various shapes and sizes, and a few pairs of fishnet stockings! Yet the display on the side of the pool was only a close second to the feats in the water, as the odd record was broken and contestants swam their hearts out to the roaring applause from the side (or at least a constant barrage of house chants and cheers). Probably the most significant race of the day however, was the teachers against seventh form relay. Secure in

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the knowledge that they were superior from the start, the seventh form resisted the temptation all day of replying to Mr Kerr's taunts and offers to let us concede defeat - a tactic which induced an apology from the rather abashed history teacher after a severe drubbing in the water! The victors at the end of it all were, in that terribly cliched way, not only Kowhai House but all who took part and enjoyed the day. We're still wondering though, how Rimu managed to come second when they only had one swimmer make it to the finals. Couldn't possibly have anything to do with favouritism in the sports department, could it?!! Well done anyway Kylie Ruawai, for scraping up some dignity for the green house!

Rebecca O'Connor

Touch Rugby

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Touch Rugby A First row: Milly Cottrell, Libby Peate, Elizabeth Day, Fiona Paterson, Gemma Zust Second row: Chris Arthur (Coach), Freda Harper (Vice Captain), Anna Dooley, Stephanie lremonger, Heidi Bishell, Susie Cottrell (Captain)

Touch Rugby First row: Victoria Wigzell, Charlotte Laney, Amy Maher, Joanna Zwart, Eleanor Morris, Alex Newell, Julia Bristed, Jenny Sutton, Meri Machin-Roberts Second row: Chris Athur (Coach), Simena Gill, Anna Bobsien, Lucy Graham, Bridgit Murdoch, Serena Clark, Blaise Clouston, Lucinda Thatcher, Lena Te Amo, Monique Dupuis, Lucy McClernon, Sally Davis (Coach) Third row: Natalie Lyons, Charlotte Thorn, Lucy Bowker, Cinnamon Miles, Suzanne Leeming, Julia Vernon, Charlene Tennison, Kate Letham Fourth row: Andrea Van Shreran, Jessica Fulton, Jesse Ann Maher, Rebecca Earl, Jasmine Te Amo, Anna Saunders, Shana Hawkes, Anna lnkster, Alicia Lee

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Volleyball A First row: Alex MacFarlane, Annabel Robertson, Lucy Barrie, Kate Letham, Katie Bell Second row: Paula Townsend, Amanda Cartwright, Harriet Hall, Susie Williams, Kylie Ruawai, Blaise Clouston

Volleyball Unfortunately, volleyball wasn't a part of Quad tournament this year, but we enjoyed playing in the Christchurch Secondary Schools tournament where we were placed runners up in a count back of points, for and against. Previously we had beaten Christchurch Girls' High School who were eventual winners in an exciting game. The members of the A team are to be commended for their enthusiasm to improve their skills and ability to adjust to changes on court, supporting each other at all

times. Once again we were very fortunate to have the coaching skills and expertise of Paula Townsend who spends a lot of time involved with volleyball. The number of girls competing in the Monday night and Wednesday competition is increasing, and brings the strength of volleyball within the school up. We are grateful to those people who have contributed to volleyball either through their continued support or coaching. Lucy Borrie (C) ~ Annabel Robertson (VC)

Volleyball First row: Hannah Audbury, Ginny Irwin, Louise Bartle, Milly Cottrell, Penny Todhunter, Julia Gibin, Gina Maher, Victoria Leiataua, Alice McElrea Second row: Paula Townsend, Fliss Redfern, Pamela Smith, Harriet Oswald, Natalie Lyons, Melissa Banks, Lucy Stockton, Elizabeth Day, Claire Nicholls, Anna Dooley, Hannah Dillon Third row: Tiffany Robertson, Shanna Hawkes, Debbie Hopkins, Fiona Morgan, Kate McQuilken, Kristy Cole, Katrina Scott, Kate Twomey, Sophie Kebbell Fourth row: Divinia Ballin, Laura Hitchon, Bridget Lee, Anna Scarlett, Stephanie Walker, Annabel Mee, Skye Rutherford, Bridget Solomon, Suzanne Leaming 134

Trampolining The large numbers from last year carried on through into 1997. We had over fifty participants competing at the Christchurch Secondary School Competition and again as in previous years, St Margaret's College dominated the event with the quantity and quality. Special recognition must go to Kate McQuilken, Natalie Lyons and Kylie Ruawai who competed in the Grade One class, coming third in the teams event.

that this is a first of many.) This year forty badges were awarded which is a sign of the hard work and commitment that everyone has put in. Thank you very much to everyone who has coached this year and to Kate McQuilken, my Vice-Captain for all her help. I wish all the trampolinists the best next year and that they continue developing the sport in the school.

In September badges were sat and for the fir t time a black badge was awarded to Kylie Ruawai (we hope

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St Margaret's College Waterpolo

Waterpolo A First row; Rebecca Rae, Gemma Zust, Rosie Jones, Brigit Murray, Emma Wyeth Second row: Rebecca O'Connor, Jessica Van Schreven, Leisha Williams, Lucy Coughlan

Waterpolo in the first term was still on a learning curve, lacking competitive swimmers but working on technique. By the third term, two teams had expanded into three, with teams showing great promise - the B and C teams recording wins, and the A team closing in on Rangi.

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Thanks to Jason Papps for his time and coaching innovations and in the fourth term, Gil Kerr. Also thanks to Mrs Wyeth for the endless trips to QEII and back, squeezing time out of an already full schedule and also to Christ's College for the use of their pool (with its great sound system!)

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Name: Maggie Abbott Nickname: Mag, Magatha, Magna doodle Probable Career: Mathematician Future Plans: B.A. Quote: "Sophie stop annoying me!"

Name: Martha Ackroyd Nickname: Matt, Rhonda, Matty Probable Career: Farmer's wife Future Plans: Gap & ski Quote: "Come on, you're just being stupid now"

Name: Kirsten Aldridge Nickname: Alfred, Alf, Fred, Kiri Probable Career: Ditzy blonde Future Plans: Psychology Quote: "And I did it all by myself'

Name: Vanessa Anderson Nickname: Ness, Geek Probable Career: Raver Future Plans: lots of thinking Quote: "God, I'm good"

Name: Nicola Andrew Nickname: Nik, Nick-Nick, Probable Career: Head of AA Future Plans: Work, travel Quote: "It's up to you!"

Name: Samantha Atkins Nickname: Marcia, Sammy Probable Career: Professional worrywart Future Plans: Pantene hair model Quote: "I'm so over him"

Name: Shinobu Baba Nickname: Shin Probable Career: Vet Future Plans: University Quote: "You are too low! Move faster!"

Name: Amanda Batchelor Nickname: Manda Probable Career: Window cleaner Future Plans: Engineering Quote: "What?"

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Name: Anisa BeckmanWaisu Nickname: Niece, Poochy Probable Career: Door-to-door Mormon Future Plans: Training College Quote: "Did you fall in love?"

Name: Louisa Bryce Nickname: Weeze, Babs Probable Career: Ski field owner Future Plans: Outdoor recreation Quote: "Playtime!"

Name: Lucy Barrie Nickname: Jousy, Snoz, Luce Probable Career: Travelling, meeting everyone in the world! Future Plans: University Quote: "Later, lot later."

Name: Hannah Chen Future Plans: study Quote: "What?"

Name: Amanda Cartwright Nickname: Manz, Panda, Mandy Probable Career: Sheep shearer Future Plans: University Quote: "Watch the face."

Name: Mu Han Chiu Probable Career: Pro surfer Future Plans: No plans Quote: "I haven't done anything!"

Name: Catherine Blair Nickname: Kat, Trevor, Kathy, Probable Career: HOD Physics Future Plans: To make it to tomorrow Quote: "I hope they don't cook the kids."

Name: Charlotte Dellaca Nickname: Char, Charis, Charby, Mum Probable Career: Counsellor Future Plans: Gap Quote: "Stop sucking your thumb!"

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St Margaret's College Name: Yasmin Dungey Nickname: Yazz, Yazmine Bungee, Dungee Probable Career: Soap opera critic Future Plans: Travel Quote: "James 1st wa gay, Mr Kerr"

Name: Olivia East Nickname: Libby, Lib Probable Career: Professional perfectionist Future Plans: Practice law overseas Quote: "Foxy's a babe."

Name: Manesha Fakir Nickname: eesh Probable Career: Chocolate connoi eur Future Plans: Univer ity Quote: "Maggie, I'm not eating any more chocolate!"

Name: Anna Falloon Nickname: M.B.S, Fingers, Faleiloon Probable Career: All Black Coach Future Plans: Gap, law Quote: "I don't!" "I didn't!"

Name: Beverley Freeman Nickname: Bev Probable Career: Sumo wrestler Future Plans: Medicine Quote: "Let's go to McDonald."

Name: Angela Prewer Nickname: Nutta, Herb Probable Career: Body piercer, Future Plans: Diploma in Business Quote: "No honestly Sir, I'm 20."

Name: Kate Gibbon Nickname: Gib, Gibbler Probable Career: Professional ski bum Future Plans: University Quote: "I might go sking Tues, Wed, Thur, Fri ..."

Name: Chanel Grainger Nickname: Channy, Nellie Probable Career: Nuclear physicist Future Plans: Make up artist for male models Quote: "Quick, hide me from Mrs Pratley"

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Name: Anna Handyside Nickname: Andi, Andee Probable Career: Owner of art gallery Future Plans: Gap? University? Polytech? Quote: "I hate you all"

Name: Alex Herbert Nickname: "Whitey Man's Chick", Gob Probable Career: Gimp trainer Future Plans: Gap Quote: "I think I've got study - might go home for a while."

Name: Amanda Hidayat Nickname: Manda Probable Career: Secret service agent Future Plans: B Com Quote: "Did you see Ellen last night?"

Name: Selina Holliday Nickname: Phoebe, Fru Fru Probable Career: Mastermind champion Future Plans: University Quote: "Pick me, I' 11rock your world."

Name: Fiona Hopkins Nickname: Geri Fi Probable Career: Professional green bean Future Plans: Wellington Quote: "Oh! Of all the humanity."

Name: Rebecca Johns Nickname: Bee, Lumber Jack Bee Probable Career: Wimbleton star Future Plans: Occupational therapist Quote: "Whats a Boner?"

Name: Hanadi Kafedzic Nickname: Hana, Toots Probable Career: Law or politics Future Plans: Travel, make money Quote: "I want a muffin."

Name: Jackie Kearns Nickname: Jax, Ming-Ming, Baby Probable Career: Cheese maker Future Plans: Health Science Quote: "I've found another bruise!"

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St Margaret, s College Name: Anna Law on Nickname: Minnie Mouse, Law on Probable Career: Midnight house cleaner Future Plans: Hospitality management Quote: "You need a bullet"

Name: Ineke Lepoutre Nickname: Ine Probable Career: Dutch spy Future Plans: Medicine Quote: "I've done it already!"

Name: Jorgette Maaka Nickname: Jorge Probable Career: Professional servant Future Plans: Argentina Quote: "Be quiet Anna."

Name: Sarah MacDonald Nickname: Smac, Squash, Smacers Probable Career: Teen wolf Future Plans: Travel the world Quote: "God I have a bad bra on today."

Name: Meri MachinRoberts Nickname: Mezza, Meryl Probable Career: Puritan minister Future Plans: Fame and fortune Quote: "Have you got the witch?"

Name: Jessica McCormack Nickname: Jess, Jessie, Tiger Probable Career: Have 4 hu band Future Plans: University Quote: "Got a problem?"

Name: Jane McDonald Nickname: Janie Probable Career: Specialist in evil look Future Plans: Podiatry Quote: "Lucy, stop writing things on my pens."

Name: Anna McKellar Nickname: Fanny, Steg, Mum Probable Career: Merivale mum Future Plans: Gap, landscape design or tourism Quote: "Whats this? Oh yeah, I know"

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Name: Emily Mercer Nickname: Smem, Ems, Emmie Probable Career: Mannequin Future Plans: BSc Quote: "It's not what it seems."

Name: Nisha Nair Nickname: ish Probable Career: Nun Future Plans: Medicine Quote: "But.. ....... "

Name: Joanna Muir Nickname: Jo Probable Career: First woman President Future Plans: Medicine Quote: "I was talking to .... last night."

Name: Margo Neame Nickname: Margs, Mog Probable Career: Professional Barbie Future Plans: University Quote: "What was that?"

Name: Rebecca O'Connor Nickname: Bex, Bee, Becky Probable Career: Nobel Prize winner Future Plans: Travel/ tudy overseas Quote: "I know." ('cause she always does)

Name: Daina O'Hagan Nickname: Dainaburger, Dains, Groovychick Probable Career: Diary decorator Future Plans: Visual Communications Quote: "Oh, I'm so embarrassed!!!!"

Name: Anna Oborne Nickname: Oborne, Tinker bell, Probable Career: Tobacco farmer Future Plans: University Quote: "Have you started your Eco/Geo/ Bio/History assignment yet?"

Name: Lisa Oliver Nickname: Lis Probable Career: Terrorist FuturePlans: Gap Quote: "Come on guys, what are we gonna do?"

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St Margaret's College Name: Emily Palmer Nickname: Bidge, Sun Dancer, Vickki Probable Career: Spice Girl impersonator Future Plans: To scooter around the world" Quote: "Um, ...um, I don't know.

Name: Jane Park Nickname: Gongju Probable Career: Hotel manager Future Plans: Hotel management Quote: "Please don't sleep at school."

Name: Rachel Paulin Nickname: Rach Probable Career: Professional chair and table collapser Future Plans: Spanish and Chinese language Quote: "What?"

Name: Katy Peat Nickname: K.T., Tee Probable Career: Professional rugby player's wife Future Plans: London, then live on Vanessa's couch Quote: "What?"

Name: Rebecca Rae Nickname: Bee Probable Career: Adam Parore's faithful little wife Future Plans: Physiotherapy Quote: "I'm a Scorpio - I can't help being obsessive."

Name: Seonaid Rankin Nickname: Surenaid Probable Career: Pro-wrestler Future Plans: Health Science Quote: "At least I'm not common."

Name: Adair Rattay Nickname: Ratty, Adoh, Don's Butthead Probable Career: Apple picker Future Plans: Stats teacher Quote: "It's only Chemistry, History, Biology ...."

Name: Sophie Rebbeck Nickname: Siff, Soap, Soph Probable Career: All Black masseuse Future Plans: Professional Christen Cullen stalker Quote: "Miss Miller don't tell me to shut up. I'm trying to ask you a question!"

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Name: Laura Reeve Nickname: Lu Probable Career: Journali t Future Plans: Gap Quote: "Oh, well such is life."

Name: Sarah Ritchie Nickname: Ritchie Probable Career: University Future Plans: support group for those affected by Lisa Quote: "Bite me!"

Name: Annabel Robertson Nickname: Bet , Bella, Robbie, Jezabel Probable Career: Supermarket trolley relocation officer Future Plans: Travel overseas Quote: "Random punter."

Name: Elizabeth Robinson Nickname: Lizzie, Liz, Dizzy lizzy, Sir! Probable Career: Speech Therapist/Organiser Future Plans: Engineering Quote: "Blah, blah, blah ... I don't talk to much ... do I?"

Name: Sophie Scandrett Nickname: Soph, Scandy Probable Career: Hayden and Ben's wa hing lady Future Plans: Travel, graphic de igner Quote: "Oh, my God, you're joking."

Name: Kelly Smith Nickname: Calorie counter Probable Career: Dietitian Future Plans: Psychology Quote: "Can some one come with me?"

Name: Annushka Speight Nickname: Nush Probable Career: Professional frisbee thrower Future Plans: Diplomat Quote: "Act your age not your shoe size, Amanda"

Name: Lisa Stevens Nickname: Weasel, Lamb Chops Probable Career: Truck driver Future Plans: University Quote: "Coffee and a derb."

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St Margaret, s College Name: Charlene Tennison Nickname: Char, Charlie, Charz Probable Career: In a Coke factory Future Plans: Business Degree Quote: "Miss Miller - why are you moving me? I wasn't even talking!"

Name: Charlotte Thom Nickname: C.C., Charles, Thom, Tank Probable Career: Bodyguard Future Plans: "I don't know ...... ask Mum" Quote: "What am I going to do with my life?"

Name: Stephanie Tirtawidjaja Nickname: N'tep Probable Career: Genetic engineering Future Plans: Canterbury ..... here I come Quote: ''I'm going to create my own babies, myself."

Name: Preechanute Tovaranonte Nickname: Prow Probable Career: Lotto lady Future Plans: Engineer Quote: "I've done no study. Really."

Name: Jennifer Tasi Nickname: Jane, Jen Probable Career: Primary school teacher Future Plans: Instrumental music teacher Quote: "I can't do it."

Name: Chery 1 Turton Nickname: Pretzel, Weez, Chezzel Probable Career: Beach bum Future Plans: B.Com Quote: "Why does that not surprise me?"

Name: Lucy Wadeson Nickname: Krayzie Bone, Crust, Lori, Comchip Probable Career: Hare Krishna Future Plans: Gap, archaeology Quote: "Lets do a mission."

Name: Jane Wareing Nickname: Janus, Probable Career: Champion bullfighter Future Plans: BA Quote: "C' mon, out with it."

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Name: Emma Warrington Nickname: Em Probable Career: Professional couch potato Future Plans: Apple picking Quote: "I can't eat that!"

Name: Leisha Williams Nickname: Bugs Probable Career: Replacing Miss Kerr Future Plans: Health Science Quote: "Guess what, guess what!"

FAREWELL AND GOOD LUCK FOR THEFUTURE TO ALLOUR 7th FORM LEAVERS

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St Margaret's College Primaryand Intermediate Prize List1997 Yl and 2 Mrs Stuart Class Prize For Achievement

Olivia Chappell Ashleigh May

Y3 Mrs Ott Alexandra Wells Helen Lu

Effort Prizes

Y4 Mrs Morrison Rosie Holliday Annabel Watson

Clas Prize For Achievement Effort Prize

Y5 Mrs Irvine Michelle Souster Melissa Nottage

Class Prize For Achievement Effort Prize

Y6 Mrs Sheldon Sophie Gibbons Libby Brazier Philippa Smith

Class Prize for Achievement Effort Prize

Y7 Mrs Porter M ychelle Hellmann Prue Johnstone Qianyi Chuah

Class Prize for Achievement Effort Prize

Y7 Mrs Fraser Class Prize for Achievement Effort Prizes

Rebecca Craigie Emma Matson Alexandra Watson

Y8 Mrs Macdonald Ashby Kelly Egan Da Woon Jeong Emily St Clair

Class Prizes for Achievement Effort Prize

Y8 Mrs Oliver Class Prizes for Achievement Effort Prize

Catherine Rutherford Katherine Wylie Rosina Cater

Special Prizes Myers Cup Speech Primary Winner

Sophie Gibbons

Toomer Trophy for Public Speaking

Qianyi Chuah

Wilson Cup for the Best Junior Boarder Ballantyne EssayCup

Emily St Clair

St Margaret's College Science Fair Cup for the best Science Fair Investigation Friendship Cup St Margaret's Junior Cup - Best All Round Student 148

Jenna Rennie Jenna Rennie Sarah Hutching Kelly Egan Jenna Rennie

Senior Prize List1997 Year 9 (Form 3) Prizes 1997 Sumin Ahn Hannah Aubrey

Achievement in Mathematics Achievement in Physical Education (Joint) and Technology

Hayley Boyd

Achievement in Literacy

Polly Douglas

Achievement in Social Studies

Phoebe Gibbons Beth Glasson Caroline Hornibrook

Achievement in Modern Standard Chinese, Progress in Social Sciences Achievement in Art Achievement in Science and Dance

Lucy James

Achievement in French Progress in Economic Studies

Philippa Kay

Progress in Japanese

Alice McElrea

Achievement in Physical Education (Joint)

Kelly Tarrant

Achievement in Japanese

Lena Te Amo

Progress in English

Bridget Topp

Progress in Mathematics

Andrea van Schreven

Achievement in English, Progress in French

Catherine Wall Brooke Williams

Achievement in Economic Studies Progress in Science and Dance

Year 10 (Form 4) Prizes 1997 Jane Allison

Progress in English

Morag Ayers

Achievement in Modern Standard Chinese

Melissa Banks

Progress in Graphics (Joint)

Laura Borrowdale Melanie Burr

Achievement in Economic Studies Fiona Dowie Cup for Most Improvement in Debating

Lucinda Campbell

Achievement in Literacy

Vanessa Cardwell

Progress in Food Technology

Hayley Cook

Achievement in Information Processing

Amelia Cottrell

Achievement in Graphics

Libby Crawford

Achievement in Mathematics Achievement in Art

Charlotte Dawson Ruby Flintoft Charlotte Gardner

Achievement in Dance Progress in Information Processing Achievement in Social Sciences Progress in French and Graphics

Emma Hough

Progress in Social Sciences

Rebbeca Hyde

Progress in Physical Education and Economic Studies

Beth Lawson

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St Margaret's College Prudence MacKenzie

Achievement in Food Technology

Vairi Murray

Progress in Dance

Charlotte Nell

Gosset Cup for Public Speaking

Felicity Powell

Progress in J anpanese

Lara Rennie

Achievement in English and French

Annie Robinson

Achievement in Physical Education

Anna Scarlett

Progress in Mathematics and Science

Lucy Spencer

Achievement in Technology

Stephanie Walker

Achievement in Japanese Achievement in Art

Year 11 (Form 5) Prizes 1997 Belinda Bundy

Achievement in English

Lucy Coughlan

Progress in Information Processing

Libby Crawford

Achievement in Geography

Elizabeth Day Kelly Duffy Elizabeth Geddes Emma Griffiths

Progress in Science Progress in Food Technology Belinda Thompson Cup for Chemistry Achievement in Economics

Hannah Hsu

Achievement in Human Biology

Amanda Lostroh

Achievement in Food Technology

Kate McQuilkin

Achievement in Geography and Physical Education

Nicole Middleton

Progress in Mathematics

Chantal Moreton

Major Levy Cup for History Achievement in Mathematics

Amy Newman

Joanna Peat Memorial Cup for Japanese

Charlotte Paulin

Achievement in French Progress in Chemistry

Lara Rennie

Achievement in Music and Science

Phillipa Russell

Achievement in Art

Skye Rutherford

N.Z. Institute of Physics Prize, Achievement in English

Anna Simpson Mona Singh Jasmine Te Amo 150

Achievement in Physical Education

Achievement in Graphics Progress in Economics and English Achievement in Information Processing

Year 12 & 13 CForm6 & 7>Subiect and Special Prizes Kirsten Aldridge

Old Girls' Association Cup for Achievement in Art Chorister's Prize

Nicola Andrew

Eric Wills Memorial Prize for Achievement in Information Technology

Heidi Bishell

Dorothy Robinson Cup for Computing

Catherine Blair

Stock Cup for Geography

Sarah Bowles

Achievement in Performance Drama

Emma Bradbury

Alabaster Cup for Food Technology

Louisa Bryce

Achievement in Food Technology The Dance Trophy

Rebecca Earl

Eric Wills Memorial Prize for Economics

Olivia East

Waltenberg Cup for Languages (Japanese)

Amanda Egden

Achievement in Physical Education

Anna Falloon

(Joint) Achievement in Classical Studies

Nicola Grigg

Sarah Fell Cup for Photography

Anna Handyside Bianca Hurrell Stephanie Iremonger Janet Lee Florence Lim Kim MacBrayne Jessica McCormack Jorgette Maaka Meri Machin-Roberts Joanna Muir Bridget Murdoch

Ashburton Old Girls' Association Boarder Art Award Mills Cup for Geography Prize for Achievement in Art History Eric Wills Memorial Prize for Accounting Miss Edgar's Cup for Art Edwards Cup for English Penney Cup for History; Achievement in French Achievement in Graphics Corder Cup for Drama Chorister's Prize Austin Cup for Biology Prize for Physics Achievement in Graphics

Nisha Nair

Myers Cup for Public Speaking Chorister's Prize

Olivia Nell

Storrey Essay Cup

Rebecca O'Connor

Daina O'Hagan Katy Peat Elizabeth Peate

Larcombe Cup for French Roy Smith Cup for History Corsbie Cup for Chemistry W.O.G.A. Cup for English Hallum Cup for Individual Excellence in Art Chorister's Prize Laura Martin Cup for Chemistry Mathematics Prize Mann Physics Prize 151

St Margaret's College Rebecca Rae

Cooper Debating Cup

Elizabeth Robinson

Taylor Prize for Accounting

Anna Saunders

Hindin Prize for Sustained Performance in English Eric Wills Memorial Prize for Economics

Annushka Speight Jennifer Tsai

(Joint) Martin Cup for Musical Performance

Preechanute Tovaranonte

Hoy Cup for Calculus Achievement in Statistics (Joint) Martin Cup for Musical Performance

Lucy Wadeson

Achievement in Art History (Joint) Achievement in Classical Studies

Leisha Williams

Achievement in Physical Education

Emma Wyeth

McGibbon Cup for Biology

Elizabeth Wylie

Achievement in Music

BoardingHouse For making a positive contribution to the Boarding House Kate Stevenson (Year 9)

Miller Prize

Lucy Campbell (Year 10)

Sutherland Cup

Elizabeth Day (Year 11)

Julius Prize

Lucy McElrea (Year 12)

Wendy Nicholls Memorial Trophy

Charlotte Dellaca (Year 13)

Bradley/Zino Cup

SportsAwards Athletics

Most Promising Athlete Hannah Rae

Badminton

Clibborn Cup Jennifer Lo

Basketball

O'Connell Prize for Most Valuable Player Hannah Rae

Cross Country

Cricket

Most Improved Runner Anna Falloon Best All Rounder Jo Muir

Cycling Beryl Burton Trophy for Most Valuable Team Member Rebecca O'Connor 152

Equestrian Susan McCaul Cup for Equestrian Performance Olivia Gerve, Nicola Grigg

Gymnastics

Mackintosh Award for Service Amanda Batchelor

Hockey Joanna Brinkman Cup for Most Improved Player Kirsty Paterson Cup for Dedication and commitment to hockey Lucinda Thatcher Most Valuable Player Blaise Clouston, Amanda Cartwright

Life Saving

Dedication and Commitment Kate Apperley

Netball Cartridge Cup for Most Improved Netball Player Jessica Fulton Best Performed Team A Team (Cpt Annabel Robertson) Best senior player Gretchen Graham

Rowing:

Most Dedicated Rower Lucy McElrea Rower of the Year Prue Graham Hilgendorf Cup for the most promising Novice Kirsty Paterson

Rugby

Smith Cup for player of the year Charlotte Bowker, Rosie Jones

Skiing

St Margaret's Cup for Skiing Lucy Borrie

Soccer

Fairest and best player Kirsty Yuill-Proctor

Softball

Kelly Smith Cup for Most Improved Player Sophie Rebbeck 153

St Margaret, s College Squash Amanda Williams Cup for Most Improved Player Kate Letham Swimming

Most Promising Swimmer Louise Stevenson

Tennis

Contribution to School Tennis Emma James

Touch

Most valuable player Freda Harper

Tram polining

Administration and Service Blaise Clouston

Volleyball

Most Valuable Player Annabel Robertson

Waterpolo

Contribution to Waterpolo Rebecca Rae

Sports Awards Blaise Clouston

Jocelyn Freeman Rose Bowl for Dedication and Sportsmanship

Rachel Hanson

Hiatt Trophy for Oustanding Sporting Achievement

Hannah Rae Tiffany Robertson & Gemma Zust

Reeves Cup for Sportswoman of the Year (Joint award) as Most Promising Junior Sportswoman

Bates House Cup

~ Kowhai ~ Service Awards Amanda Batchelor & Charlotte Dellaca Kelly Duffy

Award for Service to the Library

J orgette Maaka

"Poutama Iti a Hato Makere" the Artisitic Trophy given for Ability, Performance, Leadership and Spirituality in the Arts

Kim MacBrayne

Tutill Prize for Religious Education

Laura Reeve

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Mollie Copper Award for Service to School Sport

Nicola Dodwell Cup for making a contribution to Choral Music Thacker Sacristan's Cup

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Leisha Williams

Stokes Cup for Service to School Music

Charlotte Dellaca

PTA Award for Head of the Boarding House

Catherine Blair & Rebecca O'Connor

St Margaret's College Awards for Joint Head Girls

Maior Awards

Emma Wyeth Marlene Bell Cup for Best All-round Year 12 Student

Rebecca O'Connor The Virginia Christie Cup for the Dux of St Margaret's College St Margaret's Cup for the Senior Student who, in all aspects of school life, most clearly expresses the spirit of St Margaret's College

Preechanute Tovaranonte St Margaret's Scholar runner-up to Dux

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St Margaret's College Autographs

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St Margaret, s College Autographs

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