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Contents Page Principal's Report Trust Board Chairman's Report Notes from the staffroom Staff 1998 Old Girls' Association PTA
JUNIOR/INTERMEDIATE SECTION Photographs: Year 0-1 Year 2-3IR, 4MO Year 5BA, 6SH Year ?FR, ?PO Year 8MA, SOL Year 0-1 Year 2-3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6 Year ?FR Year ?PO Year 8MA Year SOL Science Fair 1998 Glentui - Intermediate Camp 1998 Chorale, Choir Junior Art Duck In The Gun pictorial Junior Sports: Athletics, Cross Country Intermediate Netball A, Hockey A, Y8 Touch, Swimming Junior and Intermediate Prizes
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SENIOR SECTION Prefects' Report Boarding House Report Sacristans, Librarians Konini Kowhai Manuka Matipo Rata Rimu
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Cultural Arts Council Report Dance Art Department Report Wellington Art Trip Senior Dance pictorial Senior Dance Report Debating International Week Japan
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Japan pictorial French Future Problem Solving, 6th Form Geography Music Report Chamber Choir, Instrumental SADD Report Young Enterprise Drama, Stage Challenge Theatres ports Youth Drama, Shakespeare's Festival Third Form Boyle River Camp Fourth Form Mt Cheeseman Camp Seventh Form Marae Trip Creative Writing Myers Cup Speech Competition Mathematics Report
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Sports Sports Council Report Aerobics Athletics Badminton Basketball Cricket Cross Country Cycling, Ice Hockey Equestrian Gymnastics Lifesaving Hockey Netball Rowing Multisport - Duathlon, Triathlon Rugby Skiing Snowboarding Soccer Softball, Squash Swimming Tennis Tae Kwon Do, Touch Rugby Trampolining Yachting Volleyball Waterpolo Sports Dinner and Awards
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Seventh Form Leaver Profiles Senior Prize List Autographs, Acknowledgements
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Principal'sReport A very warm congratulations to all those associated with the production of this 1998 St Margaret's College magazine. It is a kaleidoscope of our year. It has certainly been a very busy year, and as you will see reflected here the activities in which the girls have been involved have been numerous. Apart from their outstanding academic achievements, particularly in the Australasian Mathematics, Science, Chemistry and English examinations,as well as in Public Speaking and Debating and in the schools' overall academic achievements,the girls have also had numerous opportunitiesin the cultural and sporting fields.
High points of the year have been our Dance Production "Insights" held at the end of the second term, a wonderful occasion with some amazing dance. The girls were involved in the Shakespeare Production and also with Christ's College in the Smokefree Stage Challenge; a vibrant,energetic and fun production. We were also delighted to be part of the Christ's College Spring Festival and perform with them at the VarietyConcert held at the end of the third term. The work done by the Choirs, by the Joint Orchestra and by our Dance Club for this evening,was outstanding. Anotherwonderful occasion in the school year, which is part of our tradition is House Day. Once again, the enthusiasm of the girls and their talent, both in Theatresports and in the House Plays was
reports from the Captains of Sport. In some areas, the success that we hoped to experience eluded us, but the girls played with outstanding sportsmanship, enthusiasm and commitment. I am always particularly impressed on a cold winter's morning, at 6.30am when I look out my window and see members of our top Sports Teams coming to school to participate in our Fitness Programme. This is real commitment, but something which their coaches and staff expect of them. We have been particularly proud of our Year 13 students this year and the way in which they have run the school Committees. I have found many of these young women, especially reliable and wonderful assistants on the days that the school offers hospitality, such as Open Days, the Old Girls' Reunions and when groups are visiting the school, organising social activities for the younger girls, and of course the organisation of their own Senior Dance, as well as the work done by the Sports Council and the Arts Council, and of course our Prefects who have been excellent role models to the younger girls in the school. It has also been a particularly busy year for our staff and we have been challenged, not only to keep up with the academic demands of our teachi g profession, but also to ensure that St Margaret's philosophy of educating the whole girl is implemented. Such a motive can only be achieved by total commitment from the staff, not only in the classroom but also in the girls' extra curricular activities and in the way in which the girls are treated on a day to day basis. We hope that this has been a happy year for all of our students at St Margaret's. Because a school is part of life, there will have been ups and downs for everyone, staff and students alike, but as long as the overall feeling is one of positive achievement of support and enjoyment, feeling good about who you are and what you are doing then the school year has been successful.
Miss Wysocki and some junior girlsenjoyingthe new playground
wonderful to see. A particularly delightful aspect of House Day is the way in which Primary and Secondary students work together and the way in which our House Captains involve the little ones in House Plays, makes them all particularly charming. As usual Sport has played a large part in the school year and you will be able to read the STMARGARET'SCOLLEGE MAGAZINE1998
For the Trust Board of St Margaret's it has been another very busy year, particularly as we have seen the commencement of our Science/ Technology Wing and plans are afoot for the continuation of Phase One of our Building Development. We also thank the Parent Teacher Association for their tireless commitment to the school, not only in the endless cups of tea that they pour on days when visitors are in the school, the excellent Year Level Cocktail Parties and the major school function in Show Week that they organise, but also for their energy and enthusiasm, and very
especially for their practical contributions to the school. This year we have benefited by an excellent sound system in our Physical Education Department and the thrilling adventure playground which has been erected, not only at considerable cost, but also with a great deal of time commitment as fences and sheds were moved and the ground prepared for this challenging adventure playground which
certainly benefits our Y1-6 students and makes their playtime a creative and challenging time. May I thank you all for your support of St Margaret's College during this year and wish you all the joys of the Christmas season and a happy and safe holiday period. Claudia M Wysocki Principal
Trust Board 1998 WARDEN: Bishop Coles, MA, BO, MTh, Dip REd, PhD
CHAIRMAN: Mrs P Stewart
BOARD MEMBERS: Mr H Cotterell, LLB Mr B Davis Mrs J Hickman, BA, MBA Miss J Kerr, MusB, LTCL, LRSM, ACert CM, Hon GCM, Dip Tchg; AIRMT Mrs H Mccaul Mrs R McBeath Mr C McIntosh, BA, DipEd, Dip Tchg Mr D Mclernon, BE(Mech), RegEng, MIPENZ Mr A Peat Mr R Peate, BCom, ACA Mr K Smith, MBA, Dip. Bus Stud Mr C Wadeson, DipMkt
SECRETARY· Mr K Beckman, BA (Bus), Grad Dip. Bus Adm
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Chairman'sReport By the time you read this newsletter, the work will have begun on the vacant site near the Jean Crasher Block, to house the new Science and Technology Building. At last we're ready to go, after a long and frustrating period of gaining Resource Consent. The successful tenderer is Higgs builders, with specifications being given to a number of companies to quote, and I thank all those involved, especially Mr David Mclernon who is our Project Manager, for steering us through all the problems and difficulties. Whilst the builders will endeavour as far as possible to keep disruption of the school to a minimum, the site will no doubt be busy and at times noisy over the next year. The next part of stage one is the renovation of the Molly Mullan Wing as administration offices, and the Stephanie Young Wing as classroom areas. This will be undertaken as finances allow. Unfortunately our fundraising appeal last year did not generate the funding we had hoped for - something that seems to be difficult in a girls' school. However, we do now have an excellent data base as a result of the appeal, and have a good basis on which to build a solid plan for future development.
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To this end, the Board has hired a Development Director, who will help build relationships with all groups of the school community, and help create a sustainable framework to enable us to continue to develop in the future. The school is in excellent heart, with students gaining high achievements both inside and outside the school community. The prizegiving demonstrated the calibre of the young women taking part in this school and made us very proud. It is always reassuring to realise we are achieving the aim of the school to ensure our students leave us as young women who have confidence in themselves to play their part in today's world. My sincere thanks to Miss Wysocki for her continued strong leadership and guidance, also to our dedicated staff, our parents, and to my fellow Board members. It has been very busy for everybody this past year, demanding a lot of time from many people, and it is through this input that we continue to grow and become even stronger as an excellent place to educate young women. Pieter Stewart Chairman
Notes from the Staffroom 1998 has been the year of the Baby. Following Fiona Bush's splendid example, several other staff members became mothers or prospective mothers and have entertained us by bringing their beautiful little babies in to be cooed over. Jo Ditford and Michelle Brennan are coping well with their new arrivals, and, at time of writing, Sam Fazio-Smith and Sophie Burgain-Smart have not had their babies. Rumours that motherhood is preferable to Unit Standards are surely base and ill-founded. Another "baby", whose progress we watch with daily interest, is our new Science and Technology building. The earth-shaking thump as the piles were driven in was a welcome reminder that the building programme is under way and an exciting new era being born. Brian Woods has come up with a very radical suggestion to help integrate the new building with the existing ones, and that is LOGICAL ROOM NUMBERS. This is a pretty serious departure from the creative numbering we use at present. Staff members who have departed from N.Z. in a literal sense have been Chris Arthur, who went to an Olympics conference in Athens (where else?), Jill Kerr, who went to London to be presented with a special medal signifying Life Membership of the Society of Church Musicians, Robin Jones and Sue Oliver to visit family members in the UK, and others for small amounts of well-earned holiday. Another really important trip was Sarah Perkins' field trip to Japan in the September/October holidays, when she took a group of excited St Margaret's girls for an eyeopening visit to Japan. The trip involved a huge amount of fund-raising and financial sacrifice on the part of Sarah and the girls and it is a real tribute to all of them that it was such a success. We hope the projected trip to China, with Luba Roth as leader, is equally successful!
Hockley who have been doing some part-time and relief teaching. Several staff changes occurred at the close of the year as some of us resigned and others took a year's leave of absence. Anne Donovan has resigned from the English Department, after 17 years service and her clear intelligence and scholarly approach will be sadly missed. Trish Urvine from the Primary Department, Nora Tomlinson and Jo Ditfort from the Secondary Department will also be moving on to follow new interests. Short absentees will be Sam Fazio-Smith, David Fortune and Sharyn Pratley whilst Michelle Brennan will continue her maternity leave. We look forward to their return in 2000. Once again the scope and intensity of Professional Development undertaken by our staff has been almost impossible to keep up with and the feedback they provide to the rest of us certainly keeps us in touch with the latest research and teaching strategies. One example of this is Anne Donovan, who recently gained her M.Ed with First Class Honours. And severalof our staff have followed Sue Oliver's success in being nominated for the Excellence in Teaching Awards. We are particularly pleased in that the nominees come from all sections of our teaching staff - Primary, Intermediate and Secondary. We are all very proud of you. As we watch the walls rising for our new building we feel like Christchurch City - we are movin' on up too. Margo McKay Deputy Principal
In spite of the academic focus of the year, we managed many sporting and cultural successes. Some that stand out would be Jan Webby's very successful dance production and the achievements of our skiers, snowboarders, netballers and hockey teams with their committed coach/managers. New staff have made a seamless integration into our team, and it seems as though they have always been here. Pauline Hendriksen, Mike Green, Ann-Maree Bateman and Helen Wiig are cheerful and creative colleagues, as are Katie Butts, Heather Ronald, Rose Challies and Judy STMARGARET'SCOLLEGEMAGAZINE 1 998
Staff 1998 Principal Miss C Wysocki, MA (Hons), Dip Tchg Deputy Principal, Curriculum Co-ordinator Mrs M H McKay, JP, MA (Hons), DipEdAdmin, Dip Tchg
Management Team School Co-ordinator Mrs C Wyeth, BSc, Dip Tchg
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
Ms K MacDonald, Dip Tchg; Uh, EFM, Intermediate Year 8
StudentCo-ordinator H Newman, BA, Dip Tchg
Dr B Mann, BA, BSc (Hons), PhD, FNZIP; HOD Science Mrs S Masters, BA, Dip Tchg; English Miss J Miller, BSc (Hons), Dip Tchg; Chemistry
StaffCo-ordinator
Ms M Mallard, B.Ed, Dip Tchg, ATCL; IRMTNZ; Music
Miss S Rod, BSc, DipTchg
Ms V Morrison, KTC, TTC, Adv. Dip Tchg, Dip. Maths Ed;
Mrs
Primary& Intermediate School Co-ordinator Mrs S Oliver, BEd, TTC, Dip Tchg
Chaplains Robyn Cave, LTh Michael Greenslade, BA, Dip Tchg Careers Advisor Mrs C Petrie, BA, Dip Tchg
Bursar Mr K Beckman, BA, Dip Bus & Adm
Teaching Staff Mrs J Allan, B.H.Sc., B Theol; English Miss C Arthur, B.PhEd, Dip Tchg; HOD Sport Mrs A Bateman, TT.C., ATCL: Primary Year 5 Mr G Belcher,
BA (Hons), Dip Tchg; HOD
Geography/Social Science
Ms M Brennan, BSc, BCom, Dip Tchg; Mathematics Mrs S Burgain-Smart, BSc; French Mrs
N Carson, BSc, Dip Tchg, Science, Chemistry
Miss C Chambers, BA, Dip Tchg, RSA; English, ESOL
Mr D Childs, MA (Hons) Viet, MA (Hons) Oxon, FRCO, LRSM, Certd'Etudes (Grenoble); French
Ms K Curgenven, Dip HSc, Dip Tchg; Art, Art History
Mrs J Ditfort, BA, Dip Tchg; Japanese Mr K Donaldson, Dip Ed., H. Dip Tchg, Dip Info Studies; Teacher/Librarian
Miss A Donovan, BA, M Ed.(Hons), Dip Tchg; English
Mrs S Fazio-Smith, BSc, Dip Tchg; Geography/ Social Science
Mr D Fortune, BSc (Hons), Dip Tchg; Mathematics Mrs R Fraser, BA, DipTchg; Year 7,8 & 9 Science, Intermediate Year 7, Extension Learning Resource Teacher
Mr M Green, B.Sc (Math), Dip. App.Sc (Meteorology);
Senior Teacher Y1-6, Primary Year 4
Miss S Perkins, BA (Hons), Dip Tchg; Japanese Mrs M Porter, B Ed, Dip Tchg; Intermediate Year 7 Mrs S Pratley, BPhEd (Distinction), Dip Tchg; HOD Physical Education
Ms A Price, BSc, Dip Tchg; HOD Mathematics Mrs L Roth, BA, Dip Tchg;Chinese Mrs H Scandrett, Dip HSc, Dip Tchg; Science, Social Studies, Maths
Mrs J Shand, BA, Dip Tchg; English Mrs P Sheldon, Dip Tchg, TTC, Primary Year 6 Mrs R Spiers, Dip Tchg, RAD Teachers; Primary, Drama Extension Learning Year1-8
Mrs Carolyn Stuart, Adv. Dip Tchg, ATCL (Speech & Drama), Year 1
Mr M Summerlee, BSc (Hons), Dip Tchg; Biology Mrs J Todd, Dip Tchg BFA; Art Mrs N Tomlinson, NZCS, NZCPS; Science Technician Miss P ownsend, BSc (Northern Arizona University); Physical Education
Miss J Webby, B Ph Ed, Dip Tchg; Physical Education, HOD Dance
Mrs M Weiss, MA, Dip Tchg, Dip Theo(Hons) Strasbourg; French
Mrs O White, ALAA; Librarian Mrs H Wiig, Teacher's Aide Mrs C Wood, NZCE Mech., Dip Tchg; Graphics/Technology
Mr T Wood, ATC, Dip Tchg; Graphics, Computers Mr B Woods, NZCB, Dip BStds, Dip Tchg, NDBE, Cert Mgt; Business Studies, Computer Studies
Speech and Drama Mrs T Minns, LTCL Miss D Hartley, LTCL
Dip Tchg; Maths
Mr L Hallum, Dip FA, Dip Tchg; Art/Photography Ms P Harvey, BA, Dip Tchg; Learning Support Miss P Henriksen, Dip Tchg; HOD Food Technology Mrs P Irvine, Dip Tchg; Primary Year 2-3 Mrs I R Jones, MA (Hons), Dip Tchg; Mathematics Mrs L Kennedy, BA, Dip Tchg; HOD English Miss J Kerr, MusB, LTCL, LRSM, ACM CM, Hon GCM, Dip Tchg; AIRMT; HOD Music/Choir/Orchestra
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Music Staff Piano: Mrs F Harman, LTCL, AIRMT Mrs M E Lovell, LTCL, LMusTCL, AIRMT Ms L Malakou, B Mus, PDM (Johannesburg) LRSM, AIRMT
Mrs J Rolofsma, LTCL, AIRMT Mrs K Sturrock, LTCL, AIRMT
Mrs D Tovey Flute: Mrs D Russell, BA, LTCL, DiplibSch,
AIRMT
Clarinet & Saxophone: Mr G de Lacey, BMus, LCTL, Dip Tchg, AIRMT Miss M McElroy, BA, TTC Violin & Viola: Ms P Mills, Dip Exec.Mus Cello: Miss A Harris, FTCL, LRSM, AIRMT Guitar: Mrs C Galbraith, TTC Brass: Mr R Fischer Voice: Mrs J Hewson, MA(Hons), LTCL, LRSM, Dip Tchg
Bursar's Office Mrs Christine Wilson Mrs Ann Boyce Mrs Christine Laughton College Office Mrs Stacey Trott Mrs Anthea Kitson Miss Jane Robins Miss Nyomi Pollock
- PA to the Principal - Management Secretary - School Secretary - Receptionist
Boarding School Staff Mrs J Zygadlo - Kilburn House, Administrator Mrs J Bishop - Julius House, Administrator Mrs B Parker - School Nurse - Julius House, Mrs L Paul Weekend Admir1istrator Mrs R Ansell - Kilburn House, Weekend Administrator Miss J Robins - Kilburn House, Prep Supervisor Miss L Chaston - Kilburn House 1i tor Catering Staff Ms D Perkins Miss P Chamberlain Ms L Hannah Miss F Wisker Mrs Y Berri Mrs G Breen
- Catering Manager
Maintenance Staff Mr Ray Derry Mr Graeme Bradshaw Mr David Harris Mrs Sandi Findlay
STAFF 1998 Back Row - Sharyn Pratley,Trudy Keys, Mike Greenslade,BryonMann, HilaryScandrett,Joan Miller,MargaretWeiss. Fifth Row - John Kerr, David Fortune, TrishIrvine, NgaireCarson, PaulaTownsend,Brian Woods, MichelleBrennan, Anne-MareeBateman, Mike Summerlee,Mike Green, Ray Derry. ForthRow - Luba Roth, Chris Chambers,Pam Harvey, SarahPerkins,Jo Allan, Viv Morrison,Janet Todd, CarolynStuart, Fay Whisker, RobinJones, Anthea Kitson. Third Row - LyallHallum, GrahamBradshaw,SandraMasters, PaulaSheldon,Rae Fraser,Ken Donaldson,Terry Wood, Kaye Curgenven, ClaireWood,Jane Shand, David Harris. SecondRow - NaigreMeyer, LorraineHannah,Jane Robins,Kirsty McDonald-Ashby,Chris Arthur, Jan Wehby, Marie Porter,Helen Wiig, Carol Petrie,Ann Boyce, Ann Donovan, Robyn Cave. Front Row - Alison Price, Lyn Kennedy,Stacey Rod, Hana Newman, Chris Wyeth, ClaudiaWysocki, MargoMcKay, Ken Beckman, Linda Lightfoot,Jill Kerr, Grant Belcher ST MARGARET'SCOLLEGEMAGAZINE 1998
Old GirlsAssociation My two years as President has certainly passed very quickly. It has been both rewarding and enjoyable with the support of my committee we have achieved many goals. Firstly, our reunion weekends which unite 'old girls' and rekindle old school friends. These are valuable events on our calendar. The annual golf match and bridge day created keen competition and are most enjoyable occasions. From these events we are able to donate to our annual charities Glenelg Children's Health Camp, Christchurch City Mission, Cholmondely Children's Home, Friends of the Christchurch Cathedral and Sisters of the Sacred Name. Sue Cronshaw convened the golf and Liz Riley the bridge and with their efficiency and organisation skills these events ran withouta hitch. I am very pleased to announce that we were able to award one fee assistance to the daughter of an old girl and our Senior Scholarship was awarded to Victoria Anderson who is a boarder. Helen Mccaul and myself interviewed the four applicants. It was a hard decision as the calibre of all applicants was very high, they were an interesting, motivated and articulate group of young women. I only wish we had the resources to award more scholarships.
well. It is with disappointment that our vice-president Chris Williams will not be taking over as President this year due to ill health but it is not to say she won't be taking over in 12 months time. I have agreed to extend my term for one more year. My committee have been a supportive bunch of girls and it shows by the attendances to our meetings. They all have their strengths and their contributions to the Association as a whole is greatly appreciated. I hardly have the words to express my thanks to Liz Riley, 'Secretary personified'. Everything she does is with efficiency and professionalism. She is busy pursing a career in teaching as well as juggling life around a young family and of course the 01 Girl's Association. Rosemary McBeath President
We enjoy having a PTA representative attend our meetings. Lorna Halligan reports monthly enthusiastically and positively on PTA contributions to the school. Her participationis certainly appreciated.
We are gradually contributing slowing to life around the school. We have started contributing monthly to the school weekly newsletter and have supplied the Careers Adviser with a list of 'old girls' in diverse careers and hopefully they will be called upon to talk to the girls. Our idea of a debate between 'old girls' and their daughters, long the lines of 'Are mothers always right?' did not eventuate this year, but hopefully we can organise something in the new year. When Claudia says to us 'do come and see what we are doing' please do. You will all be very pleasantly surprised at what is actually going on. Our future 'old girls' are learning solid values and leaving school with a positive, well-rounded and varied education. Come to your reunions and see that the traditionof St Margaret's College is alive and ST MARGARET'SCOLLEGEMAGAZINE 1998
DebbieOscroft- Year 12
Daughtersof Old Girls (Left to right) Back row: FelicityRedfern, SophieKebbell,Anna Simpson, CharlotteOakley, Nerissa Burtenshaw,Jamie Warwick,JosieScandrett,Ni ola Mercer, Kate fyf.cQuilkin,Kate Letham, Holly Campbell,Abbie Whiten, Jennie Cameron Secondfrom top row: Hannah Ritchie,Kate Studholme,Laura Hitchon, BridgetSolomon, Kirsty Paterson,Kate Stevenson, Emma Bradbury, LouiseStevenson,JosephineRitchie,Amy Poelman,DebbieHopkins Third from top row: Hannah Wright, Emma Ferguson,CarolineHornibrook,SarahLetham, Emma Griffiths, ElizabethWylie, Julia Youngman, FelicityRoake, Kate Chapman, HarrietOswald, Lucy Turnbull,Jayne Cragie Third to bottom; Zara Terrell,VictoriaWigzell,Jess Bradbury,Joanna Zwart, Julia Bristed,Annie Robinson,MelanieBurr, Penny T@dhunter, Kate Apperley, RosieTodhunter,Chantal Moreton, Katie Wylie, Mandy Dalziel Secondto bottom; Emma Matson, Penny Dalziel,Katie Vilsbaek,Julia Waghorn,GabrielleHegarty,Amanda Dixon, CeciliaEllis, PhilippaKay, VirginiaIrwin, Jenny Chapman, Alice Howarth, RebeccaCraigie Bottom: Zara Terrell,VictoriaWigzell,Jess Bradbury,Joanna Zwart, Julia Bristed,Annie Robinson,MelanieBurr, Penny Todhunter,K te Apperley, RosieTodhunter,Chantal Moreton, Katie Wylie, Mandy Dalziel
ElizabethGeddes- Year 12
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ParentTeacherAssociation ""PartnershipNow More than Ever"
Back Row: RogerHanson, LyndsayGordon, BruceCameron, Alistair Peat, Bill Lostroh,TrevorGiblin Middle Row: Anthea Appleby, ChristinaMcCormack, LomaHalligan,SharonBrazier, Odette Gallagher,Sally Vilsbaeck,Jane Ellis, Chris Wyeth, Marie Roberts, BarbaraAyers Front Row: Viv Morrison,MargaretWeir, Colleen Viall, Hilary Scandrett,Lyn Kennedy,Jan Warwick,Jan van Dyke Absent: RositaGuy, Ann Hoglund,Annie Bowker, PaulineHerraway
Thisyear has been another busy and progressive year for the PTA Committee. To date our membership stands at 32 with new faces being added each month. The committee members have organised themselves into various sub-committees of their choosing, Social and Events, Parent Support, Junior School, Fund-raising and Finance. The Social and Events Committee is led by Roger Hanson who has organised the form cocktail parties which have been most successful and well supportedby the parents.
some new members of the College. The PTA has provided a grant of $15,000 to go towards the establishment of a junior playground. Barbara Ayres heads the Fundraising Committee. As you know various students travel overseas during the year, others are involved in activities all over the country, such as rowing and debating. This Committee is in its infancy and is designed to assist parents to manage and coordinate fundraising activities. The PTA meetings have been well supported, however new members would be made very welcome. At each meeting the principal brings us up-to-date with current goings on at St Margaret's. Interesting activities are also reported via a board member, old girl representative and a staff representative.
Rosita Guy is the convenor of the Parent Support Group which maintains the buddy system.This is a helpful introductionfor many new parents. This committee also conducted a survey relating to volunteer In closing, please keep an parents which has been eye out for the weekly PTA parentshelpingthe constructionof thejuniorplayground used to establish a newsletter circulated by directory, setting out the College and remember that our main annual areas of skills possessed for future reference. cocktail party has been set down for the 11th of Also guest speakers will be invited to discuss November this year. problems parents may encounter with their daughters in general day to day life. We, as a PTA, trust that your association with us and the College will be a happy and rewarding Viv Morrisonand Alistair Peat are establishing a one. solid committee revolving around the junior BILL LOSTROH school requirements, this being supported by ST MARGARET'SCOLLEGEMAGAZINE 1998
Duck and the Gun
Front Row : CordeliaDaley, CharlotteWells, Renee Stewart, GeorginaLimmer, Mrs Stuart, KimberleyMackay-Wallace SecondRow: Emma Learey, Emma Champ, BrookeBishop, Evelyn Slape, Katie Wilkinson
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Year2/3IR Front Row: Caitlin Barker,EllieHegarty,Ottilie Smith, Katie Vilsbaek,SamanthaMurphy Second Row: Mrs TrishIrvine, Laura Holder,PerillaPeter,Caitlin Roberts,ElspethCraig
Front Row: Helen Lu, CharlotteRaines, RebekahThomas-Hiddleston,Prudence Watson, JessicaLawry Second Row : Mrs VivienneMorrison,Emma Frost, AlexandraWells, Kitty Kwok, Rose Parkinson,MikaelaLancaster-Weerk Third Row: Angel Chen, Anna Wilson, EstherChen-Green, Rhea Milner STMARGARET'SCOLLEGEMAGAZINE 1998
YearSBA Frontrow: Natalie Bradford,Laura Robertson,Ashley McNeil/, SophieFreear,RosemaryHolliday,GeorgieBaxter Secondrow : Mrs Bateman, Emma Shine, Kira Williams, IsabelBradstock,Annabel Watson, EleanorWootton Third row: Amy Roberts,SophieStammers, Bronwyn Hanger,Kelly Belcher,ImagenSturrock, GenevieveHegarty
Front row : Laura Ash, Premi Gill, MelissaNottage, Olivia Sutton, CalanthaPeter,Caitlin Trinder Secondrow : JulianneBellaney,Charlie-JoHanson, Faye Lanni, Jane Cartledge,Alice Liddell,Natalie Watson, Ms Paula Sheldon Third row : JoannaChen-Green, MichelleSouster,JessicaBrough,Annie Walsh, Alex Garrett STMARGARET'SCOLLEGE MAGAZINE1998
Yeare7FR Frontrow : LucindaLawrence,Shana Kemp, CharlotteBradshaw,ElizabethReay, Karly Roberts Secondrow: PhilippaBradford,Amy Hutching, Pei Wen Liu, KatrinaLines, Gemma McLaughlin,JessicaMcSherry Third row: Alice Howarth, Amanda Lees, Chen Hsu, Nadia Feamley, GeraldineCowie, Mrs Fraser Absent: Libby Brazier,SophieGibbons
Front row: FrancesRuddiman,Hana Abbot, RachelCampbell,JessicaCooke, Kate Taylor,HarrietDaley Secondrow: Lauren Smith, CharlotteAyers, Olivia Wakem, Adelle Cosgrove,SophieEnersen, PhilippaSmith, Mrs Porter Third row: LeticiaMarchand,Maya Kumada, Laura Freear,Anna Lindsay,Penny Dalziel,Kate Alexander ST MARGARET'SCOLLEGEMAGAZINE 1998
YearBMA Front row: SarahRhodes,Kate Watson, PrueJohnstone,LeanneBeukman, Leon Yu, Qian Yi Chuah, MiriamCrothall Secondrow: Ms MacDonald,Emma Matson, AlexandraWatson, Kate Bremner,Alana Tuck, Amanda Dillon,JessicaNeame, EmmelineHalligan,Mrs Wiig Third row : GabrielleHegarty,RachelPrankerd,LydiaBaylis, GeorginaBowker, BrianneGehm, Geni McCallum, Olivia Rusell Absent: JasminePowell
YearBOL Front Row: Jenna Morris~Williamson, SamanthaKnowles, Sijuta Wongman,KatrinaWilliams,Laura Coll, GeorginaEast, AnnabelleRoake SecondRow; MrsSueOliver,Rebecca Craigie,Francesca Jackson,Anna Taylor,AmandaBellaney,PaulaHurle,OliviaParker,Na RangJung,SarahAsh Third Row : MychelleHellmann, Katie Easter,Kate Grimshaw,KimberleyGow, TrudieDixon, Amy Brazier,Alexis Baronian STMARGARET'SCOLLEGE MAGAZINE1998
Year Zero/One At school I like activity learning. I make things with boxes and playdough. I like doing maths and PE. I like playing on the playground and my favourite thing is the pole. C arlotte Wells
I like learning in maths. I can count to 100. I like reading books. I love playing on the new playground at school. I like playing with my friends. We play crocodile on the bars. Brooke Bishop
I like painting. We drew around some people and then we painted them. I like doing jigsaw puzzles a d dressing up. Cordelia Daley
My class came out to my farm to see my lambs and sheep. We rode on the motor bike. We made a volcano in my sandpit. I put in the ingredients in my wheelbarrow. I like playing reading games at school. Sometimes I play "The Blackbird's Nest" game. I like playing on the new playground. Emma Champ
I like my class. I like playing with my friends. I like the playground. I like working on the computer. I like making slide shows. Emma Learey
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I like the playground because you can slide down the slide and go up the ladder. I like it when we go outside at PE. In our class we play lots of games. Evelyn Slape
We play puzzles with our friends. I like going to PE. I have got PE gear. Singing is fun. We sing Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star. Georgina Limmer
I like maths at school. We learn about shapes. I liked the treasure because I found treasure. I like playing on the new playground. Katie Wilkinson
I like dressing up. I pretend to be a doggy. I like doing jigsaw puzzles. Kimberley Mackay-Wallace
I like the playground. I like the slide and the bridge. I like reading because you get to learn. Renee Stewart
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THE WORMERY Ray the gardener helped us make a wormery, because we are finding out about soil and worms. How we made it firstly we put stones then damp newspaper followed by sand then damp newspaper, soil, damp newspaper, peat and compost. Finally we put in the worms. We made the wormery in Ellie's fish tank.
Worm Poem Worms, worms everywhere digging in the garden rolling on the lawn washed up on the driveway after the storm.
Katie Vilsbaek Y2 My Worms Menu tea bags carrot peelings dead leaves compost dust hair apple core a little water
My Worms Today My worms have been making a lot of holes at the sides. The holes are big, little, wide and tall. Today I fed my two worms one carrot peeling chopped up. the root is getting bigger. It has little bristles on it. Ottilie Smith Y3
Caitlin Barker Wormery I made my own wormery this is what I did. I put some pebbles in a glass jar. Then I added two inches of soil then worms. Last of all we added leaves and compost. We made a cover for the worms. Laura Kirk Y3
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Worms Worms can be skinny, Worms can be fat Worms can eat. The cow pat. They are good for the soil, They are good for the earth. Wriggly, squirmy worms. Ottilie Smith
We had eleven new friends for the morning in year 2-3. This is what some of us had to say ...... .
Laura brought her puppies to school. They are soft, cheeky, playful and sleepy. There are 5 girls and 6 boys. I had a girl. Her name was Gemma. Girl dogs are called bitches and boys are called dogs. The puppies feed on raw mince, milk and weetabix. Ottilie Smith We put some newspaper in the Book Corner on the floor. They went to the toilet a lot. We gave them some meat and milk. After they had their meal they were very tired and fell asleep and used each other as pillows. Katie Vilsbaek Today Laura brought her puppies into school. The first puppy that I held was very sleepy. The other one I held was curious. They felt soft and cuddly like balls of wool. the fattest puppy was named Bruiser. Caitlin Barker The puppies were jumpy. When the puppies were fed they pushed into Laura. Samantha Murphy My puppies Today I brought 11 puppies to school. They are Golden Retrievers. They are soft , cuddly, playful and scratchy. They are 5 weeks old. I played with the girl Lucky. The parents are from different breeders. The Dad is 4, the Mother is 1 1/2. I enjoyed the puppies at school. Laura Holder
We fed the puppies 3 plates of milk. Some of us fed them from a bottle. I noticed that they are scruffy eaters. They go to the toilet a lot. So we had to change the pieces of newspaper. We nearly ran out of paper. I took some photos of the puppies so did Mrs Irvine. When they finished their food they had a long sleep. Caitlin Roberts Keeping Christchurch Tidy You can educate people not to litter. Places like McDonalds volunteer to collect litter in public places like parks. Schools can teach children to be tidy Kiwis. Pick up your own litter, and set a good example. Elspeth Craig When Tanya Jenkins showed us the net, fishing line, plastic can holders, polystyrene, cigarette lighter, and plastic bags. I thought about all the sea animals and how they would fe I. I want everyone to put their own rubbish in the rubbish bin and not throw it on the ground. Ellie Hegarty We should keep Christchurch clean so that it is safe and healthy for all people and animals,after all nobody wants to live in a dirty wo Id full of rubbish and poisoned earth, air and water. Caitlin Roberts
We got to feed them. They eat raw mince and weetabix. Mrs Irvine put the raw mince on the plate, after they had eaten they curled up on each other and went to sleep. We enjoyed playing with the puppies. Ellie Hegarty Today Laura's puppies came to school they were very sleepy. They were fun. I got to hold one.they are very tiny. The puppies are fluffy and cuddly. We fed them raw mince, dog biscuits and milk they were very hungry and messy. Perilla Peter STMARGARET'SCOLLEGEMAGAZINE 1 998
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ART IN TERM THREE Printmaking is a way of making art. How can you transfer an image? You can stamp. You can rub. You can make a block and you can roll ink all over it. I found print making very interesting and different. I liked using ink and colour and having fun. by Emma Shine MY LOCAL ENVIROMENT White bits flew through the air and landed in the basalt and made little white specks in the rock. There, in front of me stood a huge big basaltcave. One day all the ash will be washed to the sea. by Amy Roberts
WERETHE WHALERSVILLAINS OR HEROES? Definitely villains! I think so because the whalers were killing God's beautiful creatures that never harmed man. I wish people who are still whaling would stop, because it's God's creation and he doesn't want it ruined. The whalers were villains because they were also very greedy and nearly made all the whales extinct. Imagine this, the Blue whale is the biggest whale of all and once there were over 250 thousand Blue whales but now there are less than 15 thousand in the whole world. Both types of Right whales were nearly all killed by whalers and even now, the Northern Right whale is still very uncommon. The International Whaling Commission put a ban on all whaling way back in 1986, but twelve years later, Norway and Japan are still whaling. Are they villains or heroes? by Bronwyn Hanger
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WHALING Soon eight of us were braving the crashing, and smashing of the waves. Far ahead of us I caught a glimpse of water spurting forwards, like a fountain. From the the way it spurted we could tell it was not a Right Whale. by Genevieve Hegarty
BACK IN TIME The old rusty water wheel 100 years ago, source of the power for them, it reminded me of how life was in those days. Bushy black mulberry tree it reminded me of home to the "Suitcase Kid". A dog graveyard, it reminded me of how dogs were needed alot an important part of life. Orton Bradley. by Laura Robertson. IKORAKI I see the greeny blue sea washing to the shore. A large sloped paddock heading towards the sea. Waves splashing up to the rocks. I can hear the waves on the shore. I can see the shore water being sucked in by the sea. The girls are on an adventure, the old whaling beach, today as silent as a mouse. by Sophie Stammers THE BIG 10 My birthday is on the 5th of August. Now I am the BIG ten. I got a great range of presents. Five people came to my party it was a sleep over. We plunged into plates of party food. BUT BEST OF ALL I HAD FRIENDS. by Georgie Baxter WINTER The light and wind streaking through my hair. The breeze blowing on my neck as if a spider had just laid her silky web on me. These are signs of Winter. by Ashley Mc Neill A DAY OF LEARNING Orton Bradley was one of nine children in his family and Orton wasn't deaf but all of the other children were because their parents were first cousins. Orton Bradley Park was first opened in 1918. We looked at a stone house, it was the oldest in Canterbury. I didn't know any of this before I went on my days outing with the whole Junior School. I felt I was more a part of it - history and my new school. by Imagen Sturrock
TONGUE TWISTERS Tongue Twisters Twistally twist around your tongue Twittering away terribly Torment go away!! by Isabel Bradstock THE SNAKE AND THE MAN My Mum and Dad went to Africa. They stayed there for the night. My Mum slept in the car and my Dad slept in the bushes so he as safe. My Mum slept in tme car so that the mosquitoes didn't bite her. Then they went to bed. In the morning my Dad woke -... up and saw a really big Python sleeping beside him. My Dad moved very slowly away. He was very glad that it was over because if the snake had woken up he would have been injected with the poisonous snakes venom. Now if my Dad goes to Africa, I don't think he will sleep outside anymore! by Natalie Bradford
THE FISH Graceful fish slipping to the edge of the tank, Darting through the weed, Gliding over each other. Passing on top and underneath, As if they were dancer's moving to the soft bubbling beside their tank. Sparkling scales like tutus in the spot light of a stage. by Kelly Belcher THE DUCK IN THE GUN Back stage I could hear th rustling of swords, the chirping of the ducks, chatting village children, the maids rustling dresses, giggling country girls and the ring of the Town Crier's bell. Then silence and the scenes begin. by Kira Williams
FIELD TRIP When I came to Sumner it was a very sunny day and we took some rocks. They were all different colours and we went to a cave at Redcliffs.I found out that the Southern Alps form a very important part of making the landforms of the Canterbury Plains. by Annie Watson
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YearSix WINTER FUN Winter! Winter! I love winter! Sitting by the warm fire, I can run upstairs, Slide under my blanket - cosy and warm. In the morning it gets very frosty. You can get frost bite - That hurts. But, I love winter! You can do so much, Skiing! Snowboarding! Make snowmen. Oh, how I love winter. by Premi Gill
WINTER COLOURS Light blue is the colour of the lake when it is frozen. Light green is the colour of the grass when there is a frost. White is the colour of the snow, when it's on the ground. Dark blue is the colour of the cold nights. Brown is the colour of the pine cones, lying on the forest floor. Orange is the colour of my warm winter coat that I wear when it is cold. by Natalie Watson
WINTER GLOOM When it rains It fills the drains. You have to sit and look out the window Longing to see the sun. It started to pour And you wanted to play more. It started to snow OH NO! You go and make a snowman It is very cold And you sister told. Mum came out, And started to shout Come inside at once. You're grounded for two months! Winter is damp We won't be going on camp. WILD WINTER by Laura Ash Snow is so white, Wind is clear. The sky is grey, Trees blowing wildly. Then a ............ . flash of lig tening. I get scared! Then ............ . beautiful snowflakes start to fal I. And I am freeeeeeeeeezing! by Caitlin Trinder ST MARGARET'SCOLLEGEMAGAZINE 1998
BEAUTIFUL BUTTERFLY Butterfly is gliding across the sunset Uniquely beautiful in every way. Trouble not at all, for peace is near Tear its wing and you will find sadness, Everywhere you will see a land for you, Rivers of colour and love. For the wind will make you brave. Light as a feather. Yellow, black and all different colours. by Annie Walsh
SPRING Spring is the time of year To play and be happy and full of cheer. All the animals are born And all the fields are full of corn. There are lots of flowers And no cold rain showers. by Julianne Bellany MESSY LIVVY My name is messy Livvy, I am eights years old. I live in a messy room, my clothes are dirty, I don't do my hair, I never tie up my shoe laces! I never tidy up anything! I don't clean my teeth or have a bath or a wash. I love to eat rubbish scraps, I am loud and I am a tomboy. I come from Messy Milan, I love to watch TV, and that is all I will do all day. by Olivia Sutton
OLD GECKO There was an old gecko call Gail Who was running about in hail. She was too old She was too cold And so off came her numb tail. by Alex Garrett
THE FOOLISH MAN A foolish young man named Joe Fell over and stubbed his toe. He said to the snail As he tripped on his tail Would you stop moving so slow. by Calantha Peter
THE WHOLE RIDE There was a young lady called Gail She rode on a big famous whale. The whale's name was Zing, He made a ting ting With his enormous big blue tail. by Calantha Peter DRAKE There was a young woman called Drake Her ID turned out to be fake. She had to fly She started to cry So off she went and hid in a cake. by Alex Garrett
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Year 7FR A letter from an African Refugee • Dear Lydia, It's terrible here, I only have two metres to live in and a big white sheet for my roof, but luckily it doesn't rain here. The food is horrible and the heat is amazingly hot in Somalia. My hut is very small and dusty but I have to share it with five other people, who are very nice but I am still very miserable. Many people here are very sick with malaria which is a disease which you get from a mosquito bite. I feel very sorry for the people in this camp when I see them playing in a yard with missiles, old rocksor orange skinpeels; they look so happy but reallyI don't think they know what is going on around them. Before I came to this camp my family and I used to own a corn farm. We had a good and happy life. There were soldiers everywhere and if you lookedat a soldier they would shoot you. I was so scared. We travelled to the boarder in a car; It took us 14 days to get there. Both my parents have died from malaria and my brother was put intoanothercamp so I dearly miss him. In New Zealand do you have food that is easy to get? There is New Zealand reporter staying in this camp and he says " New Zealand is a beautiful country" and I believe him. I would love to be a New Zealand citizen. I would feel so safe and I would know that no one could hurt me or even touch me. My life wish would definitely be to get out of this terrible camp and move to New Zealand. But I don't think it will happen in the near future. I have to go as lunch is being served, but please write back to me and send me a photo - I would love to know what you look like. By Charlotte Bradshaw Year 7
The calm, low, bluey-green tide out so far, Dolphins diving gracefully, Sharks waiting for their prey, Hermit Crabs scampering to find a new home, Red Cod waiting for their dinner, Whales swimming along the ocean floor, Blue Penguins up on the shore. NOT FOR LONG!! Humans come and the sun turns to lightening, Rough oily sea with the tide coming in, Dolphins tangled in the nets, Sharks are dying one by one, Hermit Crabs trapped in pop drink cans, Red Cod on the President's plate, Whales are all open flesh and valued for oil once more, Blue Penguins choking on that plastic six pack holder, What ever have we done ?? WE DEFINITELYMUST STOP THIS DESTRUCTION ! ! By Philippa Bradford
Visions By The Sea Looking out over the waves on the wide stretched ocean from the pebbly shore, I see a flock of gulls land on a distant sand bar. Suddenly! A fish jumps out of the water like a dart, with its slick scaly fins and disappears with a small ripple. Then my sun umbrella starts blowing and the
Life in the Aquarium Fred is a frog; he has yellow on his back with black spots.The rest of his body is green. His skin is soft and smooth and what a slender frame he has, with amazingly long hind legs. Fred doesn't do much except for sitting on a rock and tries to climb up the wall of the tank, not trying to get out, just trying not to fall down. His tank is clear but
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smell of sunscreen spreads over me. In the distance I hear a dog bark, and the waves break on the damp sand. When I lie back on my towel and close my eyes I fell the sun's rays beating down on me. I feel as if I'm in Heaven. By Alice Howarth
Turning Good To Bad Sun pouring down on the cool, refreshing sea.
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with an orange lid. Fred the frog grows very fast. He has grown slightly in just over two days! Fred is a baby frog so we feed him live insects and not dead ones so he can practise catching them. There used to be a crack in the tank so the first fly got out but we have patched that up so that now Fred can catch his prey. Day One 8.00am: Fred is sitting on a rock breathing and making his croaking call. His throat is all puffed out. These croaks may sound all the same to people but I'm sure they could be understood by other frogs. All of the live insects I put in the tank last night are drowned in the water. Today Matthew and I got some balloon animals. I got a poodle and Matthew got a frog and put it on top of Fred's tank. The water is still and there is no movement; it stays like that until....... 2. OOpm: Matthew opened the lid and tried to pat Fred. Fred hopped up along the side of the tank and rested halfway up the wall where Matthew can't reach, (hopefully). 7.00pm: Matthew arrived home with a friend. They patted Fred, took him out of his tank and would'nt leave him alone until 'Jurassic Park' came on and boy was Fred relieved, poor frog. Finally in the tank there was more stillness. Fred was on his rock once more and there he stayed until. .. the next day. Day Two 8.00am: Fred is sitting on his rock, basking in the morning sunlight. His water is quite dirty so we cleaned it out. Oh no! He has just pooped. Matthew cleaned out the tank again, begrudgingly. 3.35pm: Fred jumped from one rock to another, eyeing up his world and us. He remains there until. ...... 4.05pm: Another disturbance by my pesky brother (he's very annoying when it comes to things like this). He and his friend lifted a very frightened frog out and played with him on the lino until around 5.00pm: When they took pity on his limp frame and the look that he was giving them with his big bulging eyes. Day Three 8.00am: To be honest, I'm quite surprised that Fred is still alive after all of that poking. He looked quite dehydrated so it was a relief to see him swimming around so strongly. Matthew must have put a bag of flies and insects in the aquarium. I noticed my poor frog was underneath so I moved the bag because Fred was breathing quite fast and I thought he might be squashed. I need not have worried as he had made himself a little bed there and was all huddled up. There he did stay until. ...
8.00pm: Fred is in quite a strange position now; not only has he made a bed under the flies but he has also made one on top of the bag, where he silently remained for the rest of the night. We have a little peephole at the top of the tank where we popped in our pet's food treats. He often presses against this, longingly, but tonight his bag was still full of flies so we did'nt need to worry about him til morning .......
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The Key To The Treasure 1. The captain of the group came riding, The girl he could see, The treasure was already found, The key still to be ! ! 2. The beautiful girl saw the captain approach, And clutched the key tight, The captain she saw riding Coming for her that night. 3.The soldiers kidnapped the girl, Dragging her across the ground, They threatened her, she would die, If the key was not found. 4. She refused to talk, She started to cry, The key was part of her family, And she would rather die. 5. The key was found, The party had begun, Every soldier got drunk, All except one. 6. The captain snuck off, He rode further into the night, The key and treasure all his, He would get away, by the morning light. 7. Little did the captain know, That the news had widely spread, The girl's father was angry, And he wanted the murderer dead! 8. The angry father saw the captain, He knew he was evil, he was right, The father took three shots, Murder was in the air that night. 9. Those last three shots were the last, It was nearly dawn, The evil and good had lost, Early in the morn. By Philippa Bradford, Libby Brazier and Sophie Gibbons
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Year 7PO Ready, Steady, Go!!
My New School
On your marks, get set, go! We were off, off with a huge splash. The speaker was saying 11 years, 50 yards freestyle. It was a race I wanted a record in. I kept going, faster, faster and faster, I was coming up to a turn. I thought here comes a record. I had a nice sharp turn. I was chanting record, record, that made me struggle to go faster. I pushed and pushed myself. I reached my speed limit of 100 miles per hour. Bang! Suddenly I felt a sudden hard pain in my hand, I had hit a concrete wall. I asked the time keeper for my time - 28.4. The lady handed me first place. My dad and nana were going mad in the stand. I thought record. My mind became determined and I thought Champion Cup here I come. At the end was the cup presentation, I was presented with six cups. My mum was amazed at all the cups sitting on the bench. I thought to myself, well that wasn't such a bad day after all.
This year I am new in year 7 Porter, at St Margaret's College. I have met so many new people and made lots of new friends! I know how to use my cafe card, and get books out of the library. So you ask me what I think of St Margaret's so far? I say "Great". There are so many things to do here!. At lunch you can go swimming, go to the library, play in the gym or cafe, and there are other things too! We have different teachers for most subjects, not like my old school. Lunch is at a different time and instead of a brought lunch (cake, fruit, and filled roll or something) you can get cafe food, it's really good. You do swimming sports at your own school, so we don't have to travel to Wharanui in a squishy bus. Last year we traveled to the gym five times a year, here we walk to the school gym. Last year we had to walk down to St Mary's for chapel, here we just go to the school chapel. The computer rooms have so many computers in them and they still have enough for a computer in each classroom. Here we have three or four art rooms and I think three art teachers?! Well enough of that. I just think that St Margaret's is the COOLEST school around!
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Some favourite toys are teddy's and soft toys, but not so mine - my one is funny, smart and great to be with. Can you guess what it is? Its a Computer! It sits in the study all day. Its awfully lazy. We've had it since I was five. I'm now eleven. It's been sick lately, it caught a virus, most likely sent down the Internet. The poor thing was out of action for six weeks. I was so sad. After that we gave it a make over. It got a new shell (or outside) so it looked smarter. It still had the same programs though, it was still my best friend. At the moment my computer is going out with Miss Epson Printer. They spend all day together. I find information on Encarta and the Internet, it's great for homework. I type things up on Write, Fine Artist, Creative Writer and Coral Draw 5. The last one is the best. We have lots of cool games like Hocus Pocus, Havoc, Cosmo, Doom 2, 250 Arcade Games and Space Station. Space Station has a million cool games on it. Our computer has lots of other things too, too many to mention. We might get Dad's old work computer, two best friends! I love my computer!! By Frances Ruddiman
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An Exert From "The Stolen Invention" "I know." Mary jumped up, "We'll search for cl es!" "Duh," was Ben's reply. Mary looked hurt, "Fine," she glared at Ben. "I'll do it myself!" She marched off. "Now look what you've done." Mike snapped. "Sor-ry," Ben frowned at his brother. "Quit it you two," Jill said, "we have to chase Mary, she can't go off on her own!" The three of them raced down the street in the direction that Mary had gone. They rounded the corner just in time to hear Mary shriek and to see her being pulled into a black car. Mary having gone off on her own, was just about to go into a little cafe when she saw the car pull up. She gasped when she noticed what was in the backseat! It was Professor Miller's invention!!! Unfortunately the two men in the black car had noticed her gasp. "She knows," one of them said gruffly. The two men jumped out of the car, grabbed Mary by either arm and dragged her in o the car.
Now Mary was sitting in the back of the car listening to one of the men drone on. "You shouldn't go poking your nose into other people's business!" "OK," Mary muttered "Now Shut-up would ya?" "What was that?" The other Man snarled. "Nothing," Mary mumbled. by Lauren Smith Toys Oli had a little bear His fur was white as snow And everywhere that Oli went The bear was sure to go Oli left her bear somewhere Mum called her psychic friend She conjured up the little bear And it just re-appeared She took the bear to school one day Which was against the rules It made the children laugh and play To see a bear at school And so the teacher threw it out but still it lingered near / And that's the story of Oli's little bear by Olivia Wakem
Year 8MA Gallipoli WAR ... That word makes me shudder As I look around the barren landscape Littered with bodies Bloodied and motionless. Dysentery and parasites Hang over me like a black cloud Waiting to sweep me up To take me on, To the next world. Fat colonels Ordering us to do What is probably considered Suicide, for us, not them.
No sleep Grumpy, upset, tired, drunk people Wounded unable to move. Dirty, noisy, smelly,uncomfortable, scared! WAR By Gabrielle Hegarty
WAR Fighting in the trenches, Running for life in No Mans' Land, Scared I might be shot any minute, Horrible, uncertain feelings I can't explain. Dead, bloodied bodies lying all around, Wounded soldiers lying, no help to be found, Hundreds being shot, Not knowing what was happening.
Up and down They make us march Our feet are bloodied And blistered.
I might be next, Shot in No Mans' land, never to return, I write this poem to you, my loved one, For I fear I might die anytime.
The roar of guns And hand grenades Scar my brain My soul barely left intact.
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A quiet moment To scribble my thoughts Treasured With all my heart. By Emma Matson
In the Battle Fields Dead bodies Cold food Commanding Generals Guns shooting No showers I feel as though there is nothing worse We are stuck with the horror of death We are scared, horrified. My comrades and I, We have shared jokes, Have shared grief as we lose friends We all felt upset and unhappy, Now we just feel numb. I often feel alone Guns firing everywhere Can't concentrate I feel alone, As if I'm the only person out there.
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My Poem Home Comrades, the only thing you have Death, the thing that tears you apart Guns, the weapons that keep you fighting Laughing, the laughter keeps you going Tears, the sadness of the war Boiling sun, the sun gives chapped lips Smell, smell of the burning and rotting bodies Killing, the reason why we're here Laughing, the laughter keeps you going Tears, the sadness of the war Fear, fear that you could be next Turks, Turks the enemies we fight Writing, writing home to you Laughing, the laughter keeps you going Tears, the sadness of the war. By Olivia Russell
Lying On the Hill As I lie quietly on the hill, I wait for my officers call to kill. My brother Timmy was shot in the head, So now he lies silently, stiff and dead. I hope I don't end up that way, I hope I can survive to see another day. It is great having my mates with me, But the Turks are coming so I must flee. It was a false alarm my commanding officer said, It was a Turk tormented in the head. The sun is rising awfully fast,
I wish I could say sorry for all the bad things in my past. That's my commanding officers call to kill, So I must go and try to take over Chunuk Bair hill ... By Kate Bremner
Galloping Horses riding down the street Noisy hooves with the beat. I kick his stomach good and hard And gallop fast into the yard. By Jessica Neame
Satan Blood Red, Black Coal Killing, Dying, Murder Gutted like a fish, victims cry, Devil. By Prue Johnstone
Spice Up Your Life! Spice Girls Spice Girls Yes they are! Geri has left with her wonder bra. But Mel B is still as loud as she can be . . . ... watch out world here comes Sporty! Emma still wears pink and has that cute little smile ... . . . And Posh in her heels couldn't even run a mile! By Geni McCallum
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Year80L WHERE DO PUG NOSED PUPS COME FROM?
One man said, "We should just leave the case alone." Another man said, "We should stick on the bits we cut off."
Once upon a time the was a big fat, dog by the name of Otis. One day, Otis decided to become a hero, so off he went to the city, to find some one in need of help.
They whole village loved the idea.
Just then Otis spotted an open manhole in the ground, and a women coming towards the manhole with a baby in the pram she was pushing. Otis thought that this was his lucky day to become a hero, so Otis bravely ran to the open manhole, and made a human ....err.... doggie bridge. CRACK, CRACK CRACK! went Otis's back. When all the pain and agony was over Otispainfully got up from the ground with his back clicking. "Aaaaaaaaahhhhhhh!" yelped Otis. "My body is so long!"
So if the village wanted it to be lighter or darker they could just stick a piece on or take a piece off. The whole village lived happily ever after. So that could be why the moon changes its shape to this very day.
On went Otis, long body and all! He was going to be a hero. Just then Otis saw two cars about to crash into each other. Bravely and excitedly.Otis ran to the two cars and was squashed between them!
"Shhhhhh," I said placing a finger on my lips. "Geez Sarah, haven't you ever snuck out before?" Zanny asked. "No," she replied.
"Is the tragedy over?" thought Otis, as he got up from between the two cars. "It's a miracle!" shouted a man getting out of the car with a French poodle named Fifi. "This dog is a HERO!" "Hero? Hero? Did I just hear that man with that gorgeous Fifi say that I was a hero?" questioned Otis. "I love this small, stubby, flat nosed dog!" said the rich man. "Small ? Stubby? Flat nosed?" Otis looked down at himself. "Hey, I like this look on me!" Mr Otis called, "Why don't you come and live with me?" "Ok," said Otis, and off they went. Now as you may know, Otis and Fifi lived happily ever after, and had two lovely pups called Fifo and Otie, and they are now called pug nosed pups. by Amanda Bellaney WHY THE MOON CHANGES ITS SHAPE One hot summers night at the edge of the cliff three men were standing looking at the really bright, bright moon. Every night in the village the moon was so bright that they couldn't sleep. The moon was so bright that it was like day time. The whole village was sick and tired of the bright moon. They couldn't sleep so they stayed up all nightand did work.The village had enough so .... They called a meeting for the whole village so they could share their ideas and thoughts about the case. One of the people had a really great idea. He said, "We can try and catch the awful moon and cut it in half and then we wouldn't have as much light". They all thought it was a great idea. So first thing the next morning they had all the people ready to try and catch the awful moon and cut it in half while it was asleep. They got their swords and masks to protect them and headed off. They walked for days, for nights, for weeks. They climbed up to the highest point of the mountain. When they got to the top of the mountain they got all their gear ready to fight the awful moon. They called out to the awful moon and said, "Help, help, help! My friend is hurt. Help, help!" The moon came closer and closer and closer, until the moon was close enough to catch him and cut him in half. Not one, but two cuts and the sword went through the awful moon. Now the awful moon was not so bright. So the three men went back to the village and the whole village had a huge party. Then after the party they had a really great night's sleep. After a few nights they still thought the moon was too bright for them. So the three men went back to the mountain and caught the awful moon and cut another quarter off, and there was only one quarter left. That night the people thought it was too dark. So the next morning they had another meeting for the whole village to try and solve t e case. ST MARGARET'SCOLLEGEMAGAZINE 1998
So the three men went back to the top of the mountain and stuck on one of the bits and it made it a bit lighter for the vi lage so they could see a little at night.
by Anna Taylor HOW DID IT HAPPEN?
It was 11:00 o'clock on Friday night and the four of us were sneaking out of our bunk room. We were staying a weekend at Kowhai Riding School and had been told an hour ago to go to sleep. Shivers, what do they think we are?. Anyway, as I said before, the four of us, Zanny, Sarah, Larissa and I were bored with listening to the older girls snore and sleep talk so we had decided to go for a walk. Once outside I suggested that we go and see the three week old foal up the hill. Everyone agreed and we all trudged up the hill in our pyjamas and gumboots to see her. When we arrived at the paddock gate we were greeted by Velvet (the foal's mother). She seemed really upset about something and was pacing up and down. I called her over and tried to calm her down, but she was really disturbed and was starting to whinny. "Oh no," I thought,"this doesn't look good." Meanwhile Zanny and Sarah had been calling the foal and searching the paddock for her. They ran over to Larissa and I and started explaining that the foal wasn't there. "She must have jumped out of the paddock," Zanny exclaimed. "But where? These hedges are at least training height," Larissa said with a worried look on her face. Training height was about 1.50m. "She couldn't possibly jump that high. She's only a baby," I replied in a confused voice. "I have a really bad feeling about this you guys. Do you think we should get Becci?" Sarah asked. "That would be a good idea. Sarah, you come with me to look for her and Zanny and Larissa go and tell Becci and Mrs Thomas," I told them. "Okay we will meet you down by the riverbed in half an hour," Zanny said. "I just hope she's not hurt," Larissa said. Zanny and Larissa turned and ran back to the house while Sarah and I grabbed halters and lead ropes and a hand ful of oats and made our way down to the riverbed. It was pitch black and it was hard to see anything but luckily the moon was shining a bit. We called for the foal for about ten minutes which was pretty hard since she didn't have a name because she was so young. We met Mrs Thomas and Becci and they seemed sort of angry that we were down there but glad that we had found out that she was missing. The six of us split into two groups and searched the riverbed. After a while Larissa and I told Mrs Thomas that we were going to look up the hill which was beside the riverbed. It was about fifteen minutes later that we heard a shrill whinny. "That's her!" yelled Sarah. "Quick, this way," I called back. We were now running through the thick mud to the sound of her whinnies. Just as I peered around the corner this mud coated fur ball with prickles and branches hanging off her came staggering up to me. I could tell she was about to collapse because she looked and walked as though she was taking her last few steps. I ran up to her and gave her a big hug while safely securing the halter around her head. She was shaking so hard that she was making me shake as well.
Sarah ran up beside me with Zanny, Becci, Larissa and Mrs Thomas close behind. "Oh my God! She looks half dead!" Zanny exclaimed. "She's really shaken up. We'd better get her back and give her a warm bath and bran mash," I told Mrs Thomas. "That would be a good idea, but first I'll give her a quick check over," replied Mrs Thomas, while bending down by her legs. I gave the foal the oats and she gobbled them up greedily. It took us about an hour to get down the hill because it was so muddy and we were all really tired. Once back at Kowhai we brought Velvet in and they were both very happy to see each other. While Mrs Thomas and Becci got the stable and bran mash ready, the rest of us gave her a big warm, soapy bath. We then dried her off and put her weather beater on. She ate the food greedily which was a good sign and fell into a deep sleep. After locking up the stable and tack rooms we returned silently into the kitchen for hot chocolate. It felt so good to have something warm to wrap your hands around. About half an hour later we all returned to our rooms and I fell into a deep and happy sleep. I woke early the next morning and it only seemed like I had been sleeping for ten minutes. I looked around the room at all the other lifeless bodies lying crumpled in balls on the beds. I slowly lifted myself off the bunk and pulled on some track pants and made my way to the toilet. I was greeted eagerly by Trixie the collie. When I was walking along the path to the toilet I heard a whinny. I suddenly remembered the previous night's experience. I ran back into the bunk room and saw that Zanny was awake as well. "She's up," Zanny said wearily. We made our way to the stable talking about last night's adventure. When in the stable I carefully checked the foal over and led her into the yard for a groom. Zanny tied Velvet next to her and we returned to the tack shed to get their brushes. After a thorough groom we released them into the paddock. Once we had finished breakfast Mrs Thomas called everyone into the lounge and she told them what happened. When the story was over, someone asked, "But how did she escape?" "She jumped out," I replied. "But that's a miracle," someone else said. "I know," Zanny and I said, looking at each other. So that is how she got her name, Miracle. by Amy Braizer LIFE The big, heavy tree stands still. The trunk is like the roots of a family, Every branch is so unique and led in completely different lives. Looking up at the bottom of the tree, The leaves are tickled by the soft flowing wind. Which flows to the middle where it tells a story of its own.
I see people, But none exactly like me, Everyone a different race, Everyone with a different face, Each and every one unique, All are strong and all still weak, No one feels the pain each feels, With love each one heals, Everything seems different, unfamiliar and strange, Why do things not stay the same? Why must things have to change. The cycle of life from beginning to end, For something to break, something else must mend, For something to start, something must finish, For something to increase, you must diminish, You said I thought, you said I, But if every single thing was not different, How could you say I, me or my? It would not be you, it would be me, Or them, anybody at all, Don't you see? by Laura Coll WHY THE GIRAFFE'S NECK IS SO LONG There was once a giraffe called Shorty. He was always teased because his legs where so long and his neck was so short and stubby. It was very hard to eat and dri k because of them when he came to eat the leaves of the trees, mCDst were gone. As he could not reach the lush green leaves in the middle of the tree he would just have to put up with it. Now, when it came to drinking, the water hole proposed as a very difficult task as his legs were so long and his neck was so short. So he would have to kneel and then strai to get the tiniest bit of water. One day he went to his usual tree and all the leaves were gone (well all the ones he could reach anyway). So he decided to climb the tree. When he had finally got up the tree, he started to eat the lush green leaves that were in the middle of the tree. Then he got thirsty so he started to climb down the tree, when he slipped and fell. Then he stopped. His head was stuck in between two thick branches. He twisted and turned and twisted some more but he could not get free. So he waited and waited. He waited all day and waited all night. His friends gathered round and they asked what he was doing up the tree and so he told them. "I was eating all the lush green leaves that are at the top of tree, then I got thirsty so I tried to get down and I slipped and got stuck, so I am waiting". "Waiting for what?" they asked. "Waiting for my head to shrink and simply slip out," he answered. All the animals thought Shorty had gone off his mind so they left him.
One branch may have many little branches stemming, Another may have new leaves sprouting, One branch may have strong healthy leaves, One branch may have some dying, One branch may be dead.
He hung there for three days and three nights and then something started to happen. Shorty's neck started to stretch; it got longer and longer and longer and longer and it did not stop getting longer until he felt his feet touch the ground. Then when all his feet were on the ground he lifted he head and he was free. In his excitement he ran to all his friends. When he reached them they all laughed. "What on earth happened to your neck Shorty?" said Erny the elephant.
This all comes from love, The amount of love you give a family is the amount it will grow, Some families may die out before they have given life a chance, Others will grow in love and grow other families.
So Shorty went away ashamed of his new neck. He went to the water hole to have a drink. He bent his neck and started drinking. It was then he realised how useful his new neck was. So now when you see a Griaffe it has long legs and a very, very long neck.
We must take every chance in life to grow. God gave us these opportunities, USE THEM!!! by Mychelle Hellmann JUST THINKING I look around me, What do I see?
by Annabelle Roake HOW HUMANS CAME TO RULE THE EARTH A long time ago dinosaurs ruled the earth. They were the only species and held great power over the earth. The dinosaurs believed that nothing could ever take them over. Dinosaurs, like any other species, had to give birth to young in order to keep their species alive.
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Year 80L cont ... One hundred and sixty million years ago the dinosaurs were ruled by Arnicle, the almighty goddess of beings. The dinosaurs had ruled the earth for sixty million years and Arnicle was getting mighty bored with them and so decided it was time for a change.
The battle raged on. The sun arose throught the base. The smell of blood surrounded my tear streaked face.
Arnicle pondered upon this thought for many days until she suddenly had a brainwave. Arnicle was going to make a dinosaur lay a new kind of being. On December the twentyfifth Arnicle cast the spell on one of the dinosaurs.
Ignoring the hurt. The battle slowed down. A hundred soldiers lay there dead. The cost of defending the crown.
Later that day the dinosaur laid some eggs and a couple of hours later the eggs began to hatch. One hatched, then two, then three, until the whole nest was overflowing with the new beings. That night while the new beings were sleeping, Arnicle came to human, (the strongest out of all the new beings) in a dream and told him to attack the dinosaurs. Human thought this was very strange but planned an attack nevertheless. After days and days of planning, the new beings were ready to attack. They knew exactly where to attack from and where on the dinosaur to plunge in their sharp sticks so the dinosaurs would become paralysed and die. The new beings set off on their attack and began to fight. They fought for days and days. Weeks passed and soon years. Exactly four years after the new beings had been put on this earth every last dinosaur was dead. The new beings celebrated this day by giving each other presents and joining together in a great banquet. Today we know this time as Christmas. The new beings were named humans after Human, the brave being who led and fought in the war against the dinosaurs. by Georgina East WHY LEAVES GO BROWN Once long, long ago the sailor Ucles went to sea with his crew. They left on a beautiful day when the sun was shining, the birds were singing and every thing was glorious. Ucles bid farewell to his wife Clareton, and sailed off to go fishing.
No sooner had they reached the open sea than a storm started to brew. Clouds began to darken and the green leaves fell off the trees to the ground. The wind howled and Ucles knew winter had arrived. Ucles and his crew died that fateful fishing trip. Clareton was grief stricken. Year after year more young sailors died and there were more and more grief stricken wives. Every year the wives of the past sailors got together and prayed. This one year they prayed to Edean, goddess of winter. They said, "Dear Edean, goddess of winter. Show us a sign before winter arrives." Edean heard this prayer and granted it. Three months before winter arrived Edean made the leaves go brown. This was the sign for the sailors not to go to sea. This is what we now know as autumn, and Edean still gives us the sign to this day. by Sam Knowles TO DEFEND THE CROWN
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I can't count the number of men I slew.
From dawn to dusk I fought ny foes. Pain searing through my bloodied clothes.
by Paula Hurle
HOW THE TIGER GOT HIS STRIPES AND WHY THE POLAR BEAR IS WHITE
Long, long ago, at the beginning of time, when the World was young and beautiful, when forests were green like ancient Dragons, and the seas sparkled like sapphires on a starry night, before there were any humans, all animals were the same colour. They were all white. Every single one of them. But they didn't mind as they were used to it. But one historic day, a day long, long ago, some confusion took place. An Eagle meant to kill another Bird, but killed another Eagle instead. This was only the beginning. Soon many more of these casualties took place, and the whole World was filled with bitter, revengeful animals. But God had a solution. He gathered all of the pots of paint from all of the more advanced civilisations around the Universe (Mars, Venus, Planet X etc.) and told the animals to line up. When they had done this, there was a chain of creatures that went around the World 100 times over, from Elephants to Mice, from Cheetahs to Snails, from Blue Whales to Ants. First in line was the French Deer. God started by coating him in a rich, Opal blue. Then, with delicate brushstrokes, he added streaks of purple, yellow and green. The Deer was so thrilled, that he darted off across the dusty, parched plains into the rich, emerald green forests and jungles of the World. The next in line was the Tiger, and a vain creature he was too. He strutted his way in front of God, and proceeded to wash himself while God was getting his brush ready. Then God drenched him in a golden Orange, leaving his stomach the white that it had always been. Then he started to paint him black ( the Orange was simply an undercoat ). He started by drawing lines down the Tiger's side, and was planning to fill in the gaps later. But, before he could do so, the Deer pranced into view again. Now, the Tiger had been longing for the Deer's meat before, but that was too much. He took off at top speed, and after a short, speedy chase had the beautiful, French Deer hanging from his mouth ( this is why there is no such thing as a French Deer ). God wouldn't let the Tiger push back in though ( he had so many to do) and so he told the Tiger to be on his way. God then continued to paint the World's animals. Wolves became grey like a winter's morning, Pigs became the pink of a dawning day, and Parrots became the rich colours of the rainbow. God kept on painting and painting, until his wrists were sore ( that's why the Tortoisehell Cat looks how it does) and days and days had past. Finally, he got to the last animal, the Polar Bear. It was only then that he realised that he had used all of the paint. There wasn't a single colour left. No emerald Green or sparkling Blue, no bright Yellow or divine Purple. Nothing. But the Polar Bear didn't mind. He wasn't one who enjoyed change, so he told God that he didn't mind being left White for the rest of his days. So all of the Animals went home happy, to live their fast ( or slow ), simple lives. They lived in the beautiful lands of this World, forever and ever. by Rebecca Craigie
YEAR 7 & 8 SCIENCE SCENE!
We all knew it was coming. Now just two weeks away. Nervously, we hurried to finish our experiments and write up results and conclusions, picking at ourselves for not doing this or that better.
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Our time was our own and I myself wasn't used to feeling the amount of pressure that a deadline could put on me. Nervously we got closer and closer to our due date and soon we were up to the finishing touches on our investigations. The Science Scene, our first at St Margaret's College, was to be held on the fourth and fifth of August. Our boards were all up and our displays were proving to be as fragile as porcelain in our hands. Standing back and looking at the Molly Mullan Common Room, the boards looked like a richly coloured rainbow with highly interesting scientific displays of every topic imaginable. The amount of work and effort that had gone into the experiments and presentation of the boards was amazing. The twelve boards that went through to the Canterbury/ Westland Science Fair were of a very high standard and they went on to win several special prizes. Everyone was proud of their work and everyone by far was a winner. by Paula Hurle
CANTERBURY WESTLAND PRIZE WINNERS
SCIENCE FAIR
Sophie Gibbons, Libby Brazier NZ Statistical Assoc. & Statistics NZ Highly Commended Wool Research Organisation of NZ First Philippa Smith Canty Science Teachers' Assoc. Year 7 Science Highly Commended
Nadia Feamley
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The Performing Science was a competition held at Shirley Boy's High School in the third school term of this year. The group consisted of Kimberley Gow, Alexandra Watson and Emma Matson from Year 8.The team was coached by Mrs Raz Spiers, the Drama teacher, who put many long hours of practice and research into the perfection of the performance. The performance was about the three teenage girls studying steam engines in our modern world. After finding a 'magical' phone box the three girls travel back in time to meet the inventor and improver of the steam engine. On the night the girls had many supporters to watch them compete against many schools from around Canterbury. Although they didn't get a placing the girls did extremely well.
Nadia Fearnley University of Canterbury Zoology Dept. Primary Prize Georgina East Canty Science Teachers' Assoc. Year 8 Science Highly Commended Ch-Ch Polytechnic Faculty of Health & Science Year 7 & 8 - First Best exhibit showing an application of health sciences Paula Hurle, Katrina Williams NZ Statistical Assoc. & Statistics NZ Highly Commended Alexandra Gallagher, Erica Lostroh Wool Research Organisation of NZ Second Jessica Ellerm, Rachel Taylor Ch-Ch Polytechnic Faculty of Health & Science Year 9 & 10 - Highly Commended Best exhibit showing an application of health sciences STMARGARET'SCOLLEGE MAGAZINE1998
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them. First of all everyone walked around the dressage ring, experienced riders leading the inexperienced. Then we learned to trot, which was not so easy for some!
GLENTUI INTERMEDIATE CAMP '98' Tuesday 10 February After an early morning start and a long drive we arrived at Glentui at 10:30. After settling in, our mystery walk took us down the stream to a waterfall where we swam in freezing temperatures. Sliding down the waterfall at the end was exhilarating. Many people going down the deep hole were frightened by eels. We all got saturated and had a lot of fun.
After lunch we went trekking through the river beds with our groups. After sponging the horses down we let them go in their paddocks to have a feed. We all decided that Kowhai was the best day of the camp.
After fish and chips for tea we all crowded into the main room to listen to a Search and Rescue talk. It was very interesting to find that some had died on the mountain we were going to walk the following day !
Friday 13 February Even if people believe this is an unlucky day, it wasn't too bad for us. After breakfast we had the "Big Clean up" which wasn't that difficult because we all pitched in! The stream study was also helpful for our project back at school. It was time for us to leave Glentui, (fortunately or unfortunately?). We all needed a good night's sleep.
Wednesday 11 February After breakfast the YR 8s got organised for a long trek up Mt. Richardson and the YR 7s prepared for an exciting day horse riding at Kowhai. We weren't worried though because we would be riding there the following day.
By Gabrielle Hegarty, Sam Knowles & Na Rang Jung
We started the walk by a drive to the bottom of the mountain, then strode up the mountain very energetically in different groups according to our speeds, slowing down considerably as we reached the top. We were all grateful for a rest at the top and lunch on the rocks. The view was magnificent at 1046m above sea level. We were all surprised at the amount of energy we and others had after climbing such a high a mountain. The 2 and a 1/2 hour walk down was hot and tiring and we strained our knees. Arriving at camp, most of us went for a swim before the YR?s got back. Thursday 12 February This morning we prepared for another much looked forward to event, horse riding at Kowhai. Another hot, dusty and exhausting day had just begun. We carefully groomed our horses and then saddled ST MARGARET'SCOLLEGEMAGAZINE 1998
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Charole Back Row: Amy Hutching, Kate Alexander,MychelleHellman, KimberleyGow, Geni McCallum, PaulaHurle, CharlotteAyers MiddleRow: MichelleMallard,PhillipaSmith, Laura Coll, SophieGibbons,JessicaCooke, PrueJohnstone,Hana Abbot FrontRow: Qianyi Chuah, HarrietDaley, CharlotteBradshaw,PhillipaBradford,GeorgeEast, LucindaLawrence
Choir Back Row: Alana Tuck, Annie Walsh, MychelleHellmann, Geni McCallum, LydiaBaylis, GeorgieBowker, KimberleyGow, Katie Easter, RachelPrankerd,PaulaHurle, Olivia Parker 2nd To Back Row: JessicaCooke, SophieGibbons,Amanda Lees, Kate Alexander,GeraldineCowie, RebeccaCraigie,JoannaChen-Green, LetitiaMarchand,CharlotteAyers, Adele Cosgrove,Lauren Smith Standing:Ms Kirsty Mc Donald MiddleRow: GeorgeEast, Kelly Belcher,Hana Abbot, PrueJohnstone,Laura Coll, Amy Hutching, PhilipaSmith, PhilippaBradford, RachelCampbell,VharlotteBradshaw,ElizabethReay 2nd From Front Row: MiriamCrothall,IsabelBradstock,Shana Kemp, AnnabelleRoake, Leanne Beukman, Emma Matson, Amy Roberts, SophieStammers,GenevieveHegarty,HarrietDaley Front Row: LauraAsh, PremiGill, CalanthaPeter,EleanorWootton, Kira Williams,Qianyi Chuah, Karly Russell,LucindaLawrence, Ashley Mc Neil, Caitlin Trinder,SophieEnerson
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Qian Yi Chuah - BMA
Alexis Bavonian - 80 L
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Back Row, Mandy Dalziel,Kate Grimshaw,Holly Campbell,GeorginaBowker, RosinaCater, PaulaHurle. Third Row, SophieEnersen,Nadine Engel, Katie Wylie, Jenna Rennie, Laura Freear,Kate Heveldt, Penny Dalziel. Second Row, CalanthaPeter,JoannaChen,Green, JessicaNeame, Alana Tuck, SarahAsh, Amy Hutching, GenevieveHegarty. Front Row, Kate Watson, Qianyi Chuah, GeorginaEast, PrueJonstone, PhilippaSmith, PremiGill, Laura Ash.
Cross Country Back Row, KatrinaLines, Penny Dalziel,PaulaHurle, MychelleHellmann, Laura Freear,SarahAsh, JoannaChen,Green, SophieEnersen. Secondrow, MelissaNottage, GeorginaEast, PrueJohnstone,PhilippaSmith, RachelCampbell,Kate Watson, JulianneBellaney,Olivia Sutton. Front Row, RosemaryHolliday,LauraAsh, PremiGill, Annabel Watson, SophieFreear,Natalie Bradford.
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IntennediateNetball A Back Row - RachelPrankerd,Paula Hurle, Lydia Baylis, Amy Brazier,Alicia Forbes Front Row - RebeccaCragie, Olivia Russell, Alexis Baronian, Anna Taylor, Kate Bremner
Hockey A Back Row - CharlotteAyres, GabrielleHegarty,Laura Freear, Anna Lindsay,SophieEnersen. SecondRow - Mrs Marie Porter,Hana Abbot, SarahAsh, Amy Hutching, BrigitMurray. Front Row - GeorginaEast, PhilippaSmith, FrancescaJackson, Kate Watson, FrancesRuddiman.
YB Touch Back row - FrancescaJackson, MychelleHellmann, KimberleyGow, Alexis Baronian,RebeccaCraigie,Kate Bremner Front row - AlexandraWatson, JessicaNeame, SarahAsh, Kate Watson, GeorginaEast
Swimming Back Row - Penny Dalziel,Anna Taylor, PaulaHurle, Olivia Russell,Anna Lindsay. SecondRow - GenevieveHegarty,Hana Abbot, PhilippaSmith, LeticiaMarchard,PrueJohnstone,AlexandraGarrett. Front Row - Laura Robertson,Kate Taylor,GeorginaEast, Frances Ruddiman, CharlotteBradshaw,PremiGill, Laura Ash.
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Junior& IntermediatePrizes Y2 & 3 - Mrs Irvine Ottilie Smith
Prize for Achievement
Excellence in Drama (only Honours Student) Alexandra Garrett Myers Cup Speech Primary Winner Michelle Souster
Y4 - Mrs Morrison Jessica Lawry
Effort Prizes
Bernadette Belcher Y5 - Mrs Bateman Prize For Achievement Effort Prize
Wilson Cup for the Best Junior Boarder Adelle Cosgrove Ballantyne Essay Cup
Rebecca Craigie
Rosemary Holliday
St Margaret's College Science Fair Cup for the Best Science Fair Investigation
Bronwyn Hangar
Georgina East
Imagen Sturrock
Primary Sports Participant of the Year Laura Ash
Y6 - Mrs Sheldon Prize for Achievement
Alexandra Garrett Laura Ash
Effort Prize
Annie Walsh
Y7 - Mrs Porter Prize for Achievement
Philippa Smith Lauren Smith
Y7 - Mrs Fraser Prize for Achievement Effort Prizes
Sophie Gibbons Libby Brazier Philippa Bradford
Intermediate Sports Participant of the Year Philippa Smith Friendship Cup
St Margaret's Junior Cup - Best All Round Student Mychelle Hellmann
Primary Schools' Mathematics Competition Year 5 Distinction Rosemary Holliday Brownyn Hanger Year 6
Y8 - Ms MacDonald Prizes for Achievement
Lydia Baylis
Year 7 Distinction Sophie Gibbons
Y8 - Mrs Oliver Prizes for Achievement
Rebecca Craigie Laura Coll
Effort Prize
Annabelle Roake
Special Prizes Contribution to Religious Education Mychelle Hellmann Geni McCallum Effort in Maori
Credit Amy Roberts Credit Joanna Chen-Green Michelle Souster
Emma Matson Gabrielle Hegarty
Effort Prize
Charlotte Bradshaw
Hana Abbot Ottilie Smith
Speech and Drama Awards -
Year 8 Cup for Excellence in Drama Emma Matson Year 7 Award for Excellence in Drama Rachel Campbell ST MARGARET'SCOLLEGEMAGAZINE 1998
YearB Distinction Laura Coll Rebecca Craigie Mychelle Hellmann Alexis Baronian
Credit Kate Taylor Frances Ruddiman Philippa Smith Amy Hutching Lauren Smith Alice Howarth Elizabeth Reay Hana Abbot Credit Amy Brazier Prue Johnstone Alexandra Watson Leon Yu Paula Hurle Qianyi Chuah Sam Knowles
ST MA R6 A RET's C OLLE 6 E l q98 PREFECTS
Prefects 1998 Back row : StephanieIremonga,JosephineRitchie,Olivia Nell, Jessicavan Schreven,JessicaHubber, Anna Saunders, Lucy McElrea Secondrow: JuliettaRutherford,Emma Wyeth, ElizabethPeate, Nicola Grigg, BrigitMurray, Pieta Astley, Kate Apperly Frontrow : LucindaThatcher, RebeccaEarl, Susie Williams, Miss Claudia Wysocki, Amanda Egden, Katie Bell, BlaiseClouston
From being thrown in the school pool by our endearing Seventh Form at the swimming sports, to greeting fellow ball-goers at the door of the annual Dinner Dance, 1998 has been a colourful and challenging year for us as Head Prefects. The Form 7 visit to Rehua Marae in February provided us with the enthusiasm we needed to see us through this hectic school year. As usual, participation and achievement in the various codes of sporting and artistic activity was at a premium, as displayed by the successful Dance Production "Insights", Combined Colleges Stage Challenge Production - " Cricket - The Game of Life", Quad Tournaments, and the variety of other Sports events. House Day highlighted this enormous amount of spirit within our school. The essence of our enjoyment at St. Margaret's lies in the school's true sense of spirit. Much of this comes from the Tutor Group system which encourages strong inter-year friendships. It is this small, close-knit community that is the ethos of St. Margaret's life. Not only has this spirit come from the students themselves, but also from the staff; the generosity, patience and friendship they have extended to us. Some of our most memorable moments have been shaped by our devoted set of staff: Mr Kerr's valuable sex education Sixteenth Century of course, Mrs Kennedy's pointers on the latest nail polish, and Mr Woods' demonstration of how to deal with troublesome
seventh formers - simply lock them out of the room! For the staff's huge effort, they deserve our sincere thanks. Also of great value is the role of the teachers as organisers and coaches of extra-curricular activities within the Arts and Sports. They have provided tremendous encouragement for us as students to get involved, building on a firm academic grounding to extend education beyond the classroom, and preparing us for life outside school - thanks a lot, it's been a blast! Our advice to you is to "get amongst it!" - as has been the flavour of this year's seventh form. Our enormous thanks goes out to this wild bunch, who have made this year most memorable with their crazy antics; stalking "Amazon" babes or any other innocent guy on the street, the fetish with corn and cheese toasties, and our new, improved designer hand print look in the locker bay. We will miss this larakin behaviour as we go our separate ways, but are grateful for the fun we've had. Our thanks also goes to the prefects, Mrs Newman and Miss Wysocki for their continued support and guidance throughout the year. We have both had a brilliant year and are thankful for the opportunity to be able to give something back to a school that has given so much to us. Best of luck to everyone next year. Have a good one! Amanda Egden and Susie Williams ST MARGARET'SCOLLEGEMAGAZINE 1998
BoardingHouse Report I am pleased to report that boarding in 1998 has been a great year, with many changes for me as a seventh former and also within the structure of the boarding house. Despite the loss of the much loved Floss from Kilburn and the equally loved Stacey from Julius to other commitments, we have come away remarkablywell and ready to begin the year with Jane in place of Floss in Kilburn and two wonderfulnew matrons Jacqui and Lyn in Julius. Not long into the beginning of this exciting new first term we all climbed aboard two big buses departing for Hanmer. Two hours later we were well warmed up by the sweltering 30++ degree temperatures of Waitangi Day and arrived in Hanmereager to make it to the cold pools within the Hanmer Hot Pools complex. Everyone had a lot of fun using up their energy diving from one pool to the next, checking out the young boys in speedos, pestering Simon Barnett and splashing the seventhformers dozing in the hot pools while the matronsrelaxed under the protection of the shade. This was a pleasant change from our annual boarders picnic to Jelly Park and everyonemade full use of the day off school. Anotherpositive change this year has been the extra responsibility the seventh formers have played in the house with the roster system to hurry the fifth formers to bed, get the younger girlsto school on time and to be available on the
weekends for duty and interaction with the third formers. This system has given the seventh formers the chance to get to know the younger boarders. For me and I'm sure for many others this time spent has formed some everlasting relationships. I would like to thank all the seventh formers for this help and especially to Gretchen for being an excellent Deputy. A role in the boarding house that has been filled very well this year is the job of the kitchen staff, who are continually preparing meals, birthday treats, lunches, late dinners, packed teas and supper for our hungry appetites. Although we have a tendency to forget their effort, they are greatly appreciated. Over the past five years that I have been boarding every effort has been made to make the boarding situation as close and familiar to that which we experience at home. The two houses are friendly happy environments with the help of our fill-in mothers (matrons) but is especially created by the atmosphere of the group of girls. Despite the times when we feel we have had enough of one another we make it in the end. It has been my pleasure working and living in the boarding house, but the time has come when we are all ready to leave. Long live the fun of boarding ! !
BoarderPrefects1998 Back row: Lucy McElrae,Amanda Egden, OliviaNell, Prue Graham,Jessie-AnnMaher Secondrow : Cara Brosnahan,BlaiseClouston, SarahRusbridge,Nicola Grigg,Heidi Bishel,BrigitMurray Frontrow: LucindaThatcher,Katie Bell, Miss ClaudiaWysocki, GretchenGraham, FredaHarper STMARGARET'SCOLLEGEMAGAZINE 1998
Katie Bell Head Boarder
This year we have had a number of new ideas I would like to thank Miss Kerr for helping during and new ways of presenting a chapel service the services, sometimes on very short notice, and have been pleased to see they have been playing the organ and helping the school learn warmly enjoyed. We have had the addition of the new songs. Also, I would like to thank Mike and school band, which played along and led the Robbie for helping me and putting up with me school in an alternative form of worship. I found being Head Sacristan, and lastly, thank you to that it was well liked and enjoyed once that Lizzie for all the time she has put in with rosters school had adapted to it. The number of people and helping getting me organised. seeking confirmation has rapidly grown and quite I hope next year wi II be even better than 1998. a large group were confirmed in late May this year. We have also had a number of new Kirsty Yuill Proctor Sacristans join us, which is great - they have done a good job and hopefully next year the Chaplains will gain even more to help them present Chapel services. -----~-~~~~~-=~~~--------'
Sacristans Back row: Janna Kafedzic,JustineGuy, SarahFitchett Front row : Robin Hardwarden,KirstyYuill-Proctor, ElizabethWylie, EstherLee
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Louise Stevenson - Deputy Head
This year started off with a bang in the first term with swimming sports. Everyone made a great effort with purple being a main sponsor of all the Koninian's who swam. Athletic sports and House Day followed with everyone again giving their best and purple being a dominant colour, a special thanks to all the littlekonini berries in the house play, you were great. We all ran like lovely petals to our best
ability. One more highlight in the Konini calendar was of course our skiing. The team of Alex, Hat, Kristy and Jamie caned the mountain and our snow boarders,Hannah and Sara, who also did well. STMARGARET'SCOLLEGE MAGAZINE1998
Thanks to everyone in Konini for your support this year, since the army couldn't let me be all I could be it was lucky you did. Also thanks especially to all the caped crusaders of seventh form, Bridget, Sarah, Florence, Lenny , Kate and of course my wonderful vice captain Louise, you are all beautiful and without you I couldn't fulfil my honey puff habit. To Konini next year, good luck and make purple even more purple.
Front row : Alicia Wilkinson, EstherDevon, Janna Kafedzic,Olivia Bell, Alexandra Newell, Laura Anderson Secondrow : Ms Curgenven,Julia Wills, LouiseStevenson, Kirsty Paterson,Kim Shears, GeorginaFraser Absent : Anna Kim
Front row : Annisha Vasutavan, MelissaBanks, SarahStevens, RebeccaHawkins, SarahTimoney, Kate Baedsley,BrookeInwood Secondrow: Kelly Duffy, Alana Benny, ElsieRough, BridgetSoloman, SarahLash, Emma Griffiths, Mrs Carson
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Front row : SarahMurphy, Chia Chen Pan, Lucy Stockton, Jasmine Moir, PaegeCrowther,Anna Hampton Secondrow: Miss Jan Wehby, RebeccaSoloman,Liz Geddes, Kristy Cole, FelicityRedfern, Cara Brosnahan Absent : Kelly Scurr
ws Front row : GeorginaDavison,Julia Giblin, Natalie Blackmore,FelicityRoake, Lucy McLemon, Lisa Towner, Keely Raines Secondrow : Kelly Egan, Hannah Dillon,Jamie Warwick, HarrietHall, Greer Kelly, KathrynJohnstone,Mr Woods Absent : Lenny Musa ST MARGARET'SCOLLEGEMAGAZINE 1998
Kowhai
Lizzie Wylie - Deputy Head
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To all my fellow Egyptians, munchkins, fairies and gorillas; well another excellent year of yellow has come to a close. We swam, ran, jumped, danced and "tennised" with the best of them. We proved that we were by far the most talented House and although our results didn't reflect this as we had to let the other Houses win occasionally. 1998 began in the swimming pool with a third, a tradition which continued as we went on to gain third in the athletic sports as well. Everyone showed their true house spirit in different ways by entering races, or by helping out, and some especially spirited people just stayed home. Thanks to them. House Day was a huge success and all I can say is thank you. To Lucy McElrea and Sophie Cullen STMARGARET'SCOLLEGE MAGAZINE1998
who saved the play by being the best God and Angel ever. To the rest of the house for putting up with my disorganisation and pulling together at the last moment. In the end we were placed second in the House Play as well as second in the Theatre Sports. The afternoon of sports went better than ever before and our new Trivial Pursuit Team proved itself to be quite gifted. Our overall placing for the day was (surprise surprise) third. My year as House Captain has been fantastic and thanks to my deputy Lizzie Wylie for keeping me sane. Well this is where the seventh form Kowhains and me get off but I am sure we leave Kowhai in capable ha_nds.Good Luck for next year and keep following the Yellow Brick Road.
Front row: PhilippaKay, EricaLohshroh,CarolineHomibrook, Hannah Hsu, CharlotteCampbell,Lisi Gluyas
Secondrow : Miss Ann Donovan, Alician Prankerd,Lucy James, BridgitMurray, Julia Youngman,Libby Peat Third row: RebeccaEarl,Jane Allison, Anthea McKay, Hannah Ritchie,DebbieOscroft
Frontrow: Anna Lakakis,KatherineWylie, Annie Robinson,CamillaSavill, BelindaCanham, Wendy Duncan Secondrow : Mrs Fazio,Smith,ElizabethGeorge,LucindaCampbell,Skye Rutherford,CarronAldridge,Kate McQuilken, Lucy McElrea Absent: SophieCullen, JenniferDavies ST MARGARET'SCOLLEGEMAGAZlNE 1 998
Front row: Lisa Kim, Julia Bristed,CatherineWall, Emma Wyeth, CeciliaEllis, ChristineOwen Secondrow: Miss Joan Miller, Emma James, Alexandra Nairn, ElisePurcell,Kelly Lee, Hannah Rae Absent: Vivien Huang
Front row : Alice McElrea, Natlie-RoseRutherford,Sarah Fitchett,ClaireNicholls, KimberleyCarlton, Emma Goslin Secondrow : Katie Gillespie,Nerissa Burtenshaw,MarissaBrandan-Adams,GeorginaBarr, FrancesSlee, Mrs Petrie Absent : CharlotteDawson, Debra Hopkins,Jane McAulay STMARGARET'S COLLEGEMAGAZINE 1998
WD Front row: MoragAyers, Rai Banbury, KimberleyMather, Emma Hopkins, Helen Liang, Sara Lister Secondrow : ElizabethWylie, SerenaClarke, Lara Rennie, JessicaHubber, ClaireGeorge,Juliet Virtue, Mr Wood Absent : Mindy Choi, BelindaReay
Front row: ElizabethTregen<-a, Jenna Rennie, Gemma Aitken, Amanda Lostroh,KristenDench, Tanya Milner, UrslaWiig Secondrow : GabrielleSparrow,TamasineHalligan,BridgetBates, Amanda Egden, FionaMorgan, Lucy Spencer, Ruth Allen, Mrs Wood ST MARGARET'SCOLLEGEMAGAZINE 1998
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CharlotteBowker- Deputy Head
Well Manuka, what a wonderfully superb year we have had. From the swimming sports where we ruled supreme in the House Croc, to the athletics sports where we dazzled the opposition in many areas, we had a great year. House Day was a real highlight. Our theartre sports team performed creditably and our House
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Play delighted the audience with its style and deep intellectual content - unfortunately the judges were not always on our side. All Manukans can hold their heads high after yet another successful year where WHITE RULED!
Frontrow : GeorginaGuild, Alice Grant, MichelleMartin, Amanda Storey,JenniferSutton, Lynley Bayne Secondrow : RosieJones, VanessaCardwell, EmilyJackson, Susie Williams, Alison van Polanen,Angela Lapthom, Ms Allan Absent: MeredithBlampied,UrsulaMoore, Martina Scott
Front row: Yi RangJung, SophieBundy, CarolineMillyard,Natalie Com, Nadine Engel, CandiceGarthwaite Back row: Mr Donaldson,RachaelHanson, CharloteBowker, CharlotteMonard, Julia Vernon, Mary Dewhurst, Monique Howart Absent : Mr M Green ST MARGARET'SCOLLEGEMAGAZlNE 1998
JN Front row: Alicia Hoare, LouiseKnewstubb, Greer Howat, PietaAstley, Sumin Ahn, Hannah Wright, Katie Hinsen Secondrow : Alexandra Home, Lisa Reynolds,Sarah O'Keefe, StephanieWalker, Kate Osborne, KatherineZwart Mrs Jones
Front row : Ashley Massmann, BridgetJones, BrookeWilliams, Lucy Bowker, Mikha Mitchell, Annabelle Hanafin Secondrow : Mrs Kennedy, Laura Borrowdale,Amy Mill, Alicia Forbes,JasmineTe Amo, Sarah Fellows Absent: Olivia Fry, SarahMillar, EleanaMorris ST MARGARET'SCOLLEGEMAGAZlNE 1998
Front row: VictoriaAnderson, Lucy Cunliffe, Abby Kingston,Natalie Gunn, VictoriaWigzell, KimberlyTaylor Secondrow: Omima Alsafwani, RachelTaylor, Emma Hough, Kylie Robertson,Suzanne Leaming,Justine Guy, Ms Linda Lightfoot Absent : Lena Te Amo, KathrinScheubeck
MN Frontrow : JessicaGoodson, TanaratAttasaree, FelicityPowell,Aaliyeh Na£J.ui-Sherazee, Antonia Earl, Ching Hsu.Odette Hurle Secondrow : Dr Mann, Kate Davidson,Meg Parkinson,RachelBulford, SarahRusbridge,Amanda Spiers,AlexandraBethell Absent : BelindaBundy
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OliviaPhilips- DeputyHead
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At the first event, the school SwimmingSports, Josie Scandrett dived brilliantly to take away 1st Place in the Diving Championship. Another Matipo prodigy, young Amanda Kennard, swam with great speed and took away her age group championship. And not forgetting our great 7th Form whose amazing effort and determination allowed them to take the honour of receiving GOLD in the 7th Form Relay. YIPEEEEE! ! ! ! The house managed to pull of a dignified and well deserved, 6th place.
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Athletics Sports was our day of glory!!! With 3 records broken by Matipoians; Rosie Todhunter in the Javelin, Susie Cottrell in the Triple-jump and Sarah Letham in the 400m, all Champion events. This added to the twenty-one 1st placings that Matipo had already achieved, including whole house relay, of which everyone participated to their full potential and had lots of fun in the process, not dropping the baton once! The most important event of the year, House Day was also very successful. With our house play only being practised for the first time ON THE DAY our talented musicians and actresses from Matipo managed to come up with a 1st placing and a very memorable performance for everyone, including the judges!! Susie Cottrell's impersonation of Forrest Gump was superbly done, along with ; Freda Harper being the lovable "Bubba", Kate Letham's Mel Gibson performance from Braveheart was a favourite, STMARGARET'SCOLLEGEMAGAZINE1998
Sophie· Freear pulled off a very believable Vanessa Mae, Laura Hitchon's and Jess Van Schreven's bad jokes and improvisation were unstoppable and caused the crowd to go wild. Other talented actresses included the gang from the "Spice Girls"', "Full Monty" and our "Titanic" duo. Our efforts in the theatre sports produced a close 2nd. The house day sporting events were also, once again, an absolute winner. Leading the way was the Senior hockey Team of which won all of the games to come out on top. Our Junior Hockey Team achieved a pleasing placing of 3rd equal, with our Petanque Team also coming 3rd. Senior table tennis picked up 1st place, and finally with our netballers coming midfield. With all of Matipo's fine effort on house day, we were only just beaten by the Ratarians and were happy with the end result of 2nd place. Matipo's house spirit and great team work created a year of victories and a lot of good fun. Olivia and I would like to thank all Matipoians for their help and enthusiasm throughout the year, especially to the 7th formers, who acted as our worthy sidekicks. It has been a pleasure being the house captains of a house like no other and although there were many stressful moments during the year, it was well worth it in the end. There will obviously be great expectations and standards that Matipo will have to live up to in the future to match that of 1998 Matipo, being a great house - one of superiority against all bright colours will live on forever and ever and ever and ...etc,etc, infinity,.......... "MAY THE BROWN BE WITH YOU"!
BL Frontrow : Anna Milne, PhillippaKennedy, Katie Bell, SarahWebber,JenniferSimpson, Secondrow : Mr Belcher,Amy Maher, BridgetMurdoch, FredaHarper,Elizabeth-SarahPrescott Third row: Angela Begbie,JosephineScandrett,JessicaFulton, MoniqueDupuis
Frontrow: Emma Duncan, Ruby Flintoft, PenelopeTodhunter,SarahHodge, VictoriaLeiataua Secondrow: Miss Brennan,Julia Paynter,Jessie-AnneMaher, Anneke Cockerell,Jenni Tindale Third row: Emma Bradbury,Laura Hitchon, SarahHendry Absent: Lucy Coughlan,JosephineRout ST MARGARET'SCOLLEGEMAGAZlNE 1998
KE Frontrow : Jemma Pickersgill,PhillipaRussell,Emma Paynter,Antonia Rutherford,Alicia Kelly, SachiTanaka, Megan O'Neill Secondrow: Mr John Kerr,JessicaRitchie,ShellyBates, SusannahLottral, ElizabeethBattrick, SameenaGill, Qwan Ling Chew
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Congratulations Rata! The house spirit this year was superb. Everyone got into their house colours and supported house events right the way through. It was great leading such an enthusiastic house.
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effort from everyone, as well as the fantastic 7th Formers for our 'house croc' performance. As for House Day - it was the highlight for the house, gaining first overall place for the day, even after a disappointing 5th place in our hard-worked house play. Never-the-less, we managed the best score for the day, thanks again to everybody's enthusiasm and support. I'd like to also take the opportunity in thanking my Vice-Captain, Keri Algar This year was the second time House Day had been a winning success! Keep up the winning reputation next year.
Front row : PollyDouglas,Kate Apperley, RebekaRaiwalui,LailaBeckman, Mandy Dalziel Secondrow : BlaiseClouston, JenniferCameron,Jane Tiller,Anna Inkster, Miss Arthur Third row: Laura-JeanEmson, RachelBremner,Abbie Whiten Absent: Laura Kau Kau, Anna McCormack
Front row : RebeccaCrutchley,Melanie Begg,Robyn Hawarden, Amanda Dixon, LindsayGehm Secondrow : Tiffany Robertson,Cara Sloane, April MacKenzie, Olivia Giles, StephanieIremonger,Mr Fortune Absent : Kirsten Bamfield,FrancescaGoodger ST MARGARET'SCOLLEGEMAGAZINE 1 998
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Gretchen Graham - Deputy Head
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to the rather nervous theatresports team who were really funny. After a few last minute practices Rimu was all set to perform The House Play. Thanks to the enthusiasm of all the cowboys, african tribesmen, acrobatic commandos, ghosts and other obscure characters the House of Cheesiness triumphed again and we received third place. After a massive House Lunch, Rimu hit the sports fields (or petanque ground or trivial pursuit board) and played with heaps of House Spirit. All-in-all, House Day was a great success, with us being third equal overall, as was the whole year and I'd like to thank my deputy, Gretchen, who spent many an hour making newspaper skirts, the Seventh Form Rimuarians and of course Rimu ! Rimu!
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Frontrow : VibianChoi, PenelopeGordon, ClaudiaVavasour,PrudenceMacKenzie,JenniferChapman Secondrow: Mrs Keys, LouiseAubrey, IngeVerstraaten,DaviniaBallin,Janet Lee, ElizabethDay Third row: NicolaMercer,AnnabelleMee, Amy Poelman,RebeccaHyde, CharlotteClements ST MARGARET'SCOLLEGEMAGAZINE 1 998
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Front row: Lee Adamson, CharlotteYoung, BridgetTopp, Lucinda Thatcher,DanielleLe Prevost,Maryann Cain, Hannah Aubrey Secondrow: PaulinaNeas, RebeccaYule, Libby Crawford, GretchenGraham, Gemma Grigg, KirstenMeyer, Lisa Hartnell, Mrs Shand Absent : CharlotteMars STMARGARET'SCOLLEGE MAGAZINE1998
Frontrow : HollieCantwell, NicoleMiddleton,Juiet Dixon, Anna Clark-Hall,Kate Chapman, PamelaSmith, Kate Hereldt Secondrow : Emma Ferguson,Amy Shanks,Jo Duncan, Hayley Boyd, BiancaHurrell, Lisa Drake, Miss Townsend Absent : Natalie Mason
Frontrow: PhoebeGibbons,Julia Waghorn,MarissaJohnpillai,Erin Dooley,KatrinaWorrall,Harmony Chauvot Secondrow: Mme Weiss, Diana Kwok, Anneke Drain,JessicaEllerm, VirginiaIrwin Third row : DanielleFiler,Anna Saunders,Emma Kennedy,Natalie Perret,Amanda Sturge ST MARGARET'SCOLLEGEMAGAZINE 1998
Arts CouncilReport The Artscouncil is a group of year 12 and 13 Senior Students led by Miss Webby who have a role in encouraging, supporting and expanding the Arts withinour school such as Visual Arts, Music, Dance, Debating,Theatre Sports and Drama. This year, the Arts Council worked on various areas withinthe school in an effort to promote cultural and artistic achievements which students have succeeded in. By displaying students' work of all ages and abilities around the school it brought decoration and aesthetic appeal to many of our classroomsand corridors. House day was a great success. We arranged the TheatreSports and gave each house very interesting games to perform such as "The Hitchhiker" and "Papers". The ideas for various settings and situationsto act out given by the audience were very original.This gave the brave improvisers a challenge to make their audience laugh the most and to appease the highly qualified, strict panel of judges disguisedas teachers. These games produced a lot of laughsand the improvisers and audience enjoyed
Every year Schools from all over New Zealand enter the Smokefree Stage Challenge and this year senior students from St Margaret's College joined with Christ's College to perform. St Margaret's College currently has two Theatre Sports teams. The senior team competed in the Ch istchurch Theatre Sports Competition. Other competitions between Christchurch Schools have also been hosted by our School and these have been loads of fun. Debating teams have been very industrious throughout the year. Both the senior and the intermediate teams have competed in The Press Ca terbury Debating Tournament and the senior team also travelled to Dunedin to participate in the annual Winter Quad Tournament. All teams have worked hard at preparing and participating in Christchurch lnterschool Competitions.
it immensely.
During the third term, the Arts Council organised the Arts Awards assembly which included performances by the Chamber Choir led by Miss Kerr, a monologue from Stephanie Walker and some dancers from the Dance Performing Group.
The House plays had some rules which set boundaries that each play could hold and the imaginations and rehearsals of the six house leaders with their teams produced great House plays.
Aroha Rangi, an Arts Administrator for the Christchurch City Council, gave an enlightening and informative speech on her views on the Arts and work wit in the Arts in Christchurch.
In term two the Dance Company held the Dance Production, "Insights". The Choreography and Performances were at a very high level and it took a lot of work not only from the dancers but from many parents, other students and members of the Arts Council who did a lot of work backstage.
At the Awards Ceremony, students achieving highly in he Arts for the year within St Margarets College were recognised and congratulated.
This included sound, lighting, make-up and stage management. Smaller groups of the Dance Company have also performed at other venues during the year and evening dance classes have been most successful. Musically, there has also been a lot happening about St Margaret's and out in the Christchurch Community. The Junior Orchestra has grown and performed occasionally to the Junior School.
I would like to thank Miss Webby and the Arts Council for all their hard work and support throughout the year and wish everyone the best of luck next year and in the future with the Arts. Let us continue to value the Arts within our school and watch it grow. Lucy McElrea Student Head of Arts Council
The Combined Orchestra has also been working to learn new repertoire. The Chamber Choir has had a high profile, performing in the community and competing at the South Island Choral Competition as well as other combined Schools' events. Earlier in the year, the Drama Club performed "The Comedy Of Errors" at the Sheilah Wynn Shakespeare Festival and Sarah Bowles also played the part of Ophelia representing St Margaret's College at the finals in Wellington. The sixth form drama class has also Arts Council performed pieces at the High School Back Row - Miss Jan Webby, Ursula Moore, Skye Rutherford,LaurenHitchon, Susie Williams. Drama Festival. Front Row - Anna Saunders,EmmaJames, Lucy McElrea, MichaelaDavis, BrianaSauer.
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Dance Dance in 1998 has been pretty hectic, but fun. We've had evening dance classes, our highly successful Dance Production, "Insights," and three extra performances: the Christchurch Women's Writer's Festival, the School Arts Awards, and another at the Christ's College Spring Festival. Since 1991, students from third form up have had the opportunity to participate in classes after school taught by Miss Webby. In the last three years other outside choreographers such as Sheryl Robinson, Fleur de Thier, Andrew Shepherd, Lisa Wilkinson, Sarah Franks and many others have joined to teach evening classes because the club has increased in numbers so much. The steady increase of numbers to approximately 55 students attending these classes, shows that Dance at St Margaret's College is very popular. The classes provide dance students with an opportunity to explore dance styles and techniques such as Improvisation, Funk, Yoga, Jazz, Highland Dancing, Choreography and Contemporary Dance. Dance in 1998 brought our biggest and best performance yet into the spotlight. "Insights" - the dance production combined work from some of New Zealand's best choreographers to produce a show where choreography has been compared
to works done by some of New Zealand's leading Contemporary Dance Companies. "Insights", held at Canterbury University's Ngaio Marsh Theatre from June 24 - 26, allowed the dancers to express a diverse range of creativity, due to the imagination and vivid themes that our choreographers explored. Commitment from everyone involved ensured that our four performances including the Christchurch Schools' Matinee ran superbly with every show more memorable than the last and with the final performance receiving a standing ovation. Many late nights were spent perfecting all aspects of the show, from spectacular costumes, superb make-up and breathtaking choreography, to the more technical lighting, sound and set designs of the show. Thank you to all those people who worked endless hours and gave up many of their own commitments to help. Your work was irreplaceable. Miss Jan Webby, our leading choreographer, producer and mentor has done it again. Thank you, you have allowed us to be involved in creating a beautiful art form, we take pride in recognising you for helping us do that. The St Margaret's College Dance Company was invited to perform at the Spring Festival at Christ's College. A small group of girls performed the
Dance Group Fourthrow (back) : RachelTaylor, RebeccaEarl, VictoriaShallard,Nerissa Burtenshaw,Nicola Mercer, Libby Crawford, MarrissaBrandram-Adams, Hannah Ritchie,CharlotteOakley, Julia Wills, ShelleyBates Third row : CarolineHornibrooke,Millie Cottrell, KatherineZwart, SophieTapper,Greer Howat, Elise Purcell,Omima YahiaAlsafwani, Beth Lawson, Amy Shanks, Fran Goodger Second row : Miss Jan Webby, UrsulaMoore (Student Head of Dance), Sarah Murphy, Mikha Mitchell,Anna Dooley,Julia Giblin, JasmineMoir, Amy Hadfield,Annie Robinson, Louise Bartle, Gemma Russell,Lisa Drake (Student Deputy Head of Dance) Front row : VictoriaAnderson, Karen Officer, CecillaEllis, Alicia Hoare, Annabell Hanafin, Julia Goosey, Erin Dooley, CharlotteCraw, Anna Hampton, BrookeWilliams Absent: _RebeccaSolomon, GeorginaBarr, Laura Borrowda,EstherLee, Natalie Corn
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extremely popular, "Spindrift," choreographed by Miss Webby, which, once again, proved to be a huge success. The next night, six girls performed Lisa Wilkinson's, "Jagganatha," at The Great Hall to open the Christchurch Women's Writer's Festival. This performance was, according to Miss Webby even better than what was accomplished on the last night of "Insights". So, along with our performance at the annual Arts Awards Assembly, Term 3 was also an enormous success, adding to the many other successes in Dance throughout the year. At the end of a great Dance year, we would like to wish all of those leaving Dance Club at the end of this year the best of luck and to let you all know that your commitment to
Dance in 1998 and in the previous years was much appreciated by everyone. The Dance Club would like to thank especially Jan Webby for all the opportunities she has given to us through evening classes and through the production of "Insights", which without her constant hard work, would never have happened. Everyone of us fully appreciates the support she gives her students and the enormous effort she puts in to help them improve. So, after this excellent year for Dance, we are all hoping for an even better one in 1999. Lisa Drake and Beth Lawson. Student Head and Deputy Head of Dance
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Above: Alicia Prankerd- Y 11 Below: SophieCullen - ¥12 Above: FlorenceLim - ¥13 Below:PhilippaRussell- Y 12
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ArtDepartment
From the left : Emily Liaing,Natalie,Rose Rutherford,ElisePurcell, GeorginaGuild, AnnabelleHanafin
Art continues to florish here at St Margaret's College - the department being a hive of activity both in and outside of normal school hours. We started off the year with new technology in the senior design area, with the purchase of a zipdrive, scanner and colour printer. They have been throroughly tested to their limits and hardly seemed to mind at all when they were, in turn, called all sorts of less-than-charitable names, as we struggled to upgrade our skills to match their new capabilities. The results achieved by many of the girls are testimony to their bravery and perserverance in the computer world. Early this year many of our senior girls headed off to Wellington to see the 'Exhibition of the Century" and Te Papa, and this was a huge success. Wellington is such an hospitable city, with the main attractions in such easy walking distance of each other and with so much to see, that framework for the two days was kept loosely structured - an aspect the girls appreciated and handly very maturely.
work is really exciting. They have complete lifesized heads in clay and are currently working on large lmpressioinist landscapes with lots of enthusiasm. In November, our senior girls displayed their final assessment submissions for School Certifiacte, 6th Form Certificate and Bursary examinations, so as the whole school community could enjoy result of all the fun, stress and hard work which is all part of creativity. The display can be likened to a collective sigh, where there is time and space to view our own and other peoples art work, and pat ourselves on the back and offer up congratulations - when you walk around that hall, you realise that this is just the tip of the iceburg of all the work created in the Art Department. I think I'll have a sit down. by Ms Kaye Curgenven
Our Intermediate girls enjoy their specialist art time - this year being asked to participate in the desining and painting two banners for the Independent Schools Council Exhibition held at The Conference Centre in Christchurch. The outcomes were very sucessful and favourably commented upon. A number of our keen junior girls have become involved in an Art Club run by Mr Hallum, where the girls pop in when they they have spare time ('spare time'? What's that?) and their resulting STMARGARET'SCOLLEGEMAGAZINE 1998
"Teapot" By GeorginaFrazer- Y9
Wellington Art Trip Eyes were red and heads were heavy as members of the Art, Classics, Art History and Photography classes gathered at Christchurch Airport to embark on our action-adventure-artgallery-field trip to visit 'The Exhibition of the Century', which was being held in our nation's capital, Wellington. After being jammed into mini-vans and driven through the streets of Wellington at an alarming speed, we arrived at our hostel. Bags were abandoned on bunks and we began our trek to the gallery. We were shown a selection of works from 20th Century artists, such as Cezanne, van Gogh and Chagall. After this it was time for our visit to Te Papa. Ah yes, Te Papa. An endless supply of information, a key to our nation's past. A place that sells cans of Coke for $3.50. The general consensus of Te Papa was along the lines of "It was good, but too touristy." By the end of our evening our brains were packed full of images and information and everyone split into groups and went searching for nourishment and light entertainment.
The next morning was spent looking around Te Papa again, and we were also lucky enough to visit an Impressionists exhibition, which proved to be very popular. The atmosphere seemed light and open and the painters were familiar to us. For me, this was the highlight of our trip to Wellington. (Actually, it was getting my cards read by a psychic opera singer in the local market, but anyway). The rest of the afternoon was spent with an informative guided tour of the Exhibition of the Century. It had been a busy two days, and we were more than ready to end our little adventure and return home to the friendly shores of Christchurch. The trip had been a great success. We'd been given the unique opportunity to view priceless paintings from across the globe. What more could you ask for in a school trip away? Thank you to the teachers who organised and accompanied us - Mr Hallum, Ms Curgenven, Mrs Todd and Mrs Newman. Elizabeth Battrick
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After lengthy discussions about venues, decorations, food, drink and music, the Social Committee finalised everything for the SMC Ball. It was held on Friday 22 May at the Brevet Club. This year there was a subtle Winter theme. Term two began with huge hype about the ball with still three weeks to go before the long-awaited night. The big day arrived and the sixth and seventh form classes were completely crazy. The Brevet Club was decked out with numerous balloons and snowflakes, so an ideal atmosphere was created. Everyone looked gorgeous, including the guys, and were set for a night of excitement. The delicious dinner was put on by Continental Caterers but sadly, some people managed to find other uses for the food rather than eating it. Due to that performance, dessert was nowhere to be seen (better luck next year).
After this first hiccup, the night ran more smoothly with everyone occupying the dance floor for most of the night, boogying to the great music played by the 'Dateless 'n Desperate' band. As the night drew to an end it was obvious that everyone, including the teachers, had had an awesome time. A huge thank-you to Mrs Scandrett for all her dedication and organisational skills and the Committee for all their creative ideas and time they gave up to make the night a successful one. Emma Wyeth
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Canterbury Speaking (Intermediate Grade)
Union
Debating
'That imposing economic sanctions on individual countries is immoral.' Don't worry if you do not understand what this moot means because at the beginning of the year, neither did we! However, this moot marked the beginning of an enjoyable and successful year for the Year 10 Debating Team. With stiff
competition from various schools in and around Christchurch, debating was at times very challenging, but with the support of our teacher, Mrs Kennedy, we overcame many obstacles. This continued our winning streak from 1997, gaining skills and knowledge which will be useful in years to come. The title 'Best Speaker' was shared amongst all the members of our team and we all enjoyed good verbal battles.
Debating Back Row - Alison van Polanen, Lucy Coughlan, MarissaBrandram-Adams,StephanieWalker, Emma James, Lara Rennie, Nerissa Birkenshaw,Kelly Tarent. SecondRow - Mrs SandraMaster, Mrs MargotMcKay, CharlotteNell, RachelTaylor, Kim MacBrayne, ElizabethWylie, Ms Jo Allen, Mrs Lyn Kennedy, Mrs Jane Shand. Front Row - KatherineWylie, Melanie Burr, Robyn Howden, JessicaAllem, Jenna Rennie, Odette Hurle, BrookeWilliams, ClaireNutall.
Senior Debating This year the senior debating team has been involved in a great many debates - but not all were perhaps as successful as we could have hoped for. The team, consisting of Lizzie Wylie, 1st; Kim MacBrayne, 2nd; and Emma James, 3rd speaker, came together in something of a rush when we realised we only had a term until Press Tournament. However, the lack of time did not faze us and, led by Mrs Masters, we frantically prepared for the Christchurch Press Debating STMARGARET'SCOLLEGEMAGAZlNE 1998
Tournament. This year it was held at St Bede's College in mid-June. We debated to our best ability but unfortunately several other teams got the better of us - i.e. we didn't do as well as we should have. However, we did not let a disappointing tournament dampen our spirits (much) and we looked to the annual Quad Competition, in the anticipation that it would bring some victory to us. Dunedin did, as hoped, prove to be somewhat more uplifting and we
came second overall in the competition. This was, of course, padded out by some serious shopping and eating in between debates.
Without Mrs Masters we simply wouldn't have had a team or at least wouldn't have had any idea about what we were debating!
I would like to thank the rest of my team for working so hard for the best part of this year. I have been continuously proud of Kim and Emma and have found it a real privilege to debate with such fine speakers. Thanks also to Mrs Masters, who put up with Emma and me coming to meeting after meeting with different excuses as to why we hadn't written our speeches yet.
I wish next year's senior debating team the best of luck - at least you won't have to face Ben Smith's team!!! Elizabeth Wylie 1st speaker of Senior Debating Team 1998
SeniorDebating From the left: Mrs SandraMasters, Kim MacBrayne, ElizabethWylie,Emma James.
InternationalWeek The International Committee is an acknowledgement of the different cultures from all over the world brought to our school with our overseas students. The International Club was first established only two years ago and it is flourishing now, after a lot of activities organised over this time. At the beginning of the year we decided to contribute some international resources to the school library and after two months, fifty-six international magazines, newspapers, fiction and non-fiction books from all over the world were donated. The girls seem to enjoy experiencing different kinds of resources from overseas (especially the fashion magazines) and certainly the overseas students themselves take pleasure in reading books written in their own languages here in New Zealand. International Awareness Week took place in July. We had lots of displays of posters made by the junior girls and other beautiful pictures of overseas countries around the school. The office was decorated with the flags of many nations and
at the entrance of the chapel, were hung the Chinese lamps with beautiful Chinese calligraphy on them. A huge world map painted by our girls was erected on the wall of the chapel. In the assemblies the Bible was read in Korean, the junior girls sang songs in French and Japanese, and some New Zealand girls enjoyed trying various traditional costumes. We also loved the belly dance performed by a professional belly dancer. The Chinese movie called "To Live" was shown in the lecture theatre for two days. And as the last event, the prizes for the International Quiz were presented to the first, second and the third prize winners. International Awareness Week was very successful and it would have been impossible to have become so without the support from many, but especially Ms Chambers. However, the girls are the ones to be most congratulated for their dedication, as everyone of them put an effort in to make it work. Thank you girls for your support. Janet Lee
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Japan1998 After months of fund ra1s1ngand preparations, our group of twelve students and two staff members set off for a study tour of Japan on September 23rd. After a night flight to Auckland, we had an early start the next morning and departed Auckland on an eleven hour flight to Fukuoka, on the island of Kyushu. We arrived to hot, humid weather conditions, and colourful neon signs written in Japanese script! We spent two nights in Fukuoka, where we discovered just how small Japanese hotel bathrooms and showers can be! We enjoyed a full day's sightseeing there, including visits to Dazaifu Shrine, a beautiful example of a Zen garden and Fukuoka Tower. Not far from our hotel we discovered the best little sushi shop and yakitoriya, and enjoyed looking around a huge shopping complex with spectacular fountains like geysers. We left Fukuoka for Hiroshima on a bullet train (shinkansen) that travels at speeds of more than 200km per hour. On arrival we met our host families from Suzugamine Girls' High School whom we home stayed with for one week. During that time we visited the Peace Park and Museum, where we placed a thousand origami cranes we had made at Sadako's statue. We enjoyed a whole day at Miyajima Island (Steph's home for the week). On this island there are deer who will eat anything and will follow you to eat your local map, brochures, Mintie wrappers etc. It was interesting to go on a tour of the Mazda factory in Hiroshima and to see the assembly line in action. One night we went to a baseball game, where the atmosphere was fantastic, despite a loss for the
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local team. Everyone soon gained confidence using the street cars (hiroden ) and trains to get around. From Hiroshima, we travelled to Kyoto where we stayed in a traditional Japanese-style inn (ryokan) with futons and pillows filled with beans. We were all stars in a dazzling night's entertainment at a local karaoke room! The Golden Pavilion (Kinkakuji) was beautiful with its layers of gold reflected in the mirror pond. We also made a day trip to Nara to see "Todaiji" the biggest wooden structure in the world, that houses a huge statue of Buddha. We had a great view of Tokyo from the nineteenth floor of the Tokyo International Youth Hostel. We visited a lot of well known areas of Japan's capital, including Asakusa, Ginza, Shinjuku, Akihabara and Harajuku, and enjoyed looking at memorabilia at The Hard Rock Cafe. We found ourselves on Japanese national television after being filmed in front of the Imperial Palace as onlookers welcoming an official party from Korea. One of the highlights in Tokyo was a full day at Tokyo Disneyland, where even Mickey Mouse speaks Japanese! By the time we had to return to New Zealand, we had all mastered the art of catching a train in Tokyo Station in rush hour, and wit out realising it were all speaking Japanese wit increasing fluency! It's hard to capture the atmosphere of the trip in words, but we really had a fabulous time!
French The Alliance Fran9aise is a worldwide organisation which exists to encourage and promote the French language. Every year, an Alliance Fran9aise Certificate is awarded to the best student in oral French in the school's Year 9 and 1O classes. From Year 11 through to Year 13 an inter-schools competition is held. At the senior level there are glamorous prizes. Last year St Margaret's Friederike Schattke was first in the Canterbury region for Year 12 students. Her name went into a national draw and she won an all expenses paid trip to New Caledonia for a fortnight. In Year 13 the winners and runners-up of the regional finals go forward to a national final. Of these competitors, the top four win an all expenses paid trip to France for a month, with tuition at the Alliance Fran9aise language school in Paris.
and Jess (who had the privilege of being invited, in return for lending us her bach to use for the weekend) were on our way to Akaroa for the infamous 'French Weekend'.
Our successful junior students this year were Catherine Rutherford (Year 9) and Lucy James (Year 10). In the senior section Kim MacBrayne (Year 13) and Lara Rennie (Year 11) both won Merit Certificates while Elizabeth Peate (Year 13), Mona Singh (Year 12) and Marissa Johnpillai (Year 11) all won Certificates of Attainment.
Unfortunately all those stimulating games of French 'Cluedo' had hyped us all up and we didn't get to bed until about 3am. When we woke up the next morning, Madame Weiss had already trotted off down to the French bakery and prepared another excellent meal for us. Soon after, we packed up and headed back to town. All-in-all it was a great weekend which definitely exceeded all our expectations.
A French Weekend After spending numerous periods planning, preparing and organising, the whole 7th Form French class (all 5 of us) plus Madame Weiss
Instead of taking the school van as usual, we cruised over in two cars (amazing Madame with our driving skills) and arrived in Akaroa early Friday evening. With a delicious meal at Bully Hayes, an incredible breakfast of petits-pans, bread and cheese and other French foods, a hot meal courtesy of Madame and huge chocolate gateau, our French weekend was in serious danger of becoming a food test. However after touring around Akaroa, watching a French film and playing several rounds of 'Cluedo' in French, the weekend was back on track.
Back row: Madam Weiss, Lucy James, ElizabethPeate, Lara Rennie, Mona Singh Frontrow: CatherineRutherford,Marissa]ohnpillai,Kim MacBrayne
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Future Problem Solving This year St. Margaret's once again had many eager participants in the FPS programme with students ranging from years 7 to 10. The topics that we covered this year varied from 'Natural Disasters', to 'Women in the Workforce' and 'Freedom'. These topics were interesting and we enjoyed speaking to many experts on these subjects. The third topic we faced, 'Women in the Workforce', proved successful as many teams reached the National Semi-finals, 7 teams in total. One of the Year 1O teams was lucky enough to be invited to participate in the National Finals which were held in Auckland. This team consisted of Sumin Ahn, Odette Hurle, Angela Lapthorn and Brooke Williams. Looking forward to our fun weekend ahead, we spent many days in the holidays researching the challenging topic for the finals, whi_chwas 'Non-Traditional Families'. The highlight of our trip was an enjoyable afternoon at Rainbow's End, with shopping crammed in between various visits and activities. But the main climax was the prize giving, where the winners were announced, and our team was successful in gaining First Place in the Middle Division. Our shock overcame us and the team broke out in fits of screams and tears of
excitement at the thought of travelling together to America next year for the International FPS Finals. Our grateful thanks goes to Heather Mackenzie and Mrs Fraser who travelled to Auckland with us, and particularly Mrs Wyeth, our coach who with much enthusiasm and dedication coached our team willingly and supportively. We also would like to acknowledge and thank the many other FPS coaches in the school, as without their commitment, FPS would not be as recognised throughout our school community today. Brooke Williams and Sumin Ahn
Future ProblemSolving From the left: BrookeWilliams,Sumin Ahn, Odette Hurle, Angela Lopthom, Mrs Chris Wyeth
6th Form GeographyTrip Leaving Christchurch at lunch time on 6 April 1998, we separated into two groups. Some in Mr Belcher's van and some in Miss Fazio's van. Miss Fazio's was the best of course, as she struggled with the gears up the hill, with the comment, "if you can't find it, grind it". On the way we stopped to go to the toilet. As we hiked 100-200 metres down the road, we began to wonder why the van was parked so far away. We attended the most disgusting toilets in New Zealand, I am sure. On our return however, we were told there was a toilet in the shop two metres away. We journeyed to the West Coast and resided at Greymouth. We really did have fun, sleeping in a camping ground, with a graveyard on one side and beach on the other. It was very homely. It was great fun meeting people, along with driving all over the coast, learning about Sustained Yield Management and Rimu Forests. Other rather hilarious activities included Alison wondering where she could purchase leech repellent, and getting excited about meeting the 'Cheese Man', who of course couldn't make it. Therefore, we made do with a cardboard cut out.
Anthea decided she did not need pants as she walked along the Grey River when 'down-troued'. She took at least five to ten seconds to realise her pants were around her ankles, but when she did they were swiftly pulled up. Anthea did however reply with a promised revenge, when after chatting up young boys at the Mobil Garage Station, we decided we were ready for bed. I couldn't find my bra! But I found it a couple of hours later, sitting on Mr Belcher's van window - Anthea had got her revenge! The trip was full of interesting facts and great antics, which included the laps of Greymouth City Centre and seeing where Miss Fazio used to live. It was full of laughs and education and is recommended as a highlight of sixth form geography. On behalf of 1998's sixth form Geographers, I would like to thank Mr B, Miss Fazio, Timberlands West Coast and Bill Gilbertson, (who Sophie had a great debate with, along with others) for explaining the opposing viewpoints in West Coast Forestry. We did learn a great deal and had a great time.
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Music This year the Senior Choir has numbered between fifty and sixty girls who have rehearsed twice a week. There is no doubt that the changes to the school timetable have· had an effect on the cultural life of the school. Finding suitable rehearsal times has become a real challenge. The Senior Choir has provided music for Chapel services, notably Maundy Thursday, the Confirmation and End-of-Term Eucharists. In the third term they rehearsed a programme for a combined concert at the Christ's College Spring Festival. This was very well received. They also enjoyed singing combined items with a group from Christ's College and in the third term they led the music at the Founders' Day, Old Girls' Communion and Carol Services . The Chamber Choir spent the first half of the year rehearsing for the Choral Federation Festival at the beginning of June. As well as this, they sang in Chapel on Palm Sunday and Maundy Thursday.For the Festival we chose as our New Zealand selection, a Christmas carol by Wallace Woodley, which we had sung often at carol services. We asked the composer if he would arrange it in three parts for us, which he was delightedto do, adding a flute obbligato as well, which was ably played by Elizabeth Peate. This was not the only occasion where we had the privilege of singing a work in the presenc_eof the composer. In September at the special Arts' Assembly, the choir sang a song in Bosnian, especially composed by Professor John Ritchie to words by a Bosnian poet and grandfather of Janna Kafedzic in Year 10. The Chamber Choir sang three weekday Choral Evensongs at Christchurch Cathedral, enjoying the resonant acoustics and the splendid organ accompaniment from Mr Childs. •They also participated in the making of a "Praise Be" programme for television and enjoyed the end result of some angelic close-up shots which beamed out to the nation. The choir sang songs by Gershwin and Bernstein at the Combined Colleges' Concert. Sarah Bowles was an outstanding Carmen in Bizet's "Habanera". They ended the year with contributions to the Old Girls' and Carol Services. There was a great deal of talent as well as enthusiasm displayed by the forty girls from Year 9 who rehearsed and performed the short version of Lloyd Webber's "Joseph and His Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat". This group had a most successful year and shows great promise. ST MARGARET'SCOLLEGEMAGAZINE 1998
The Junior Orchestra continues to provide valuable experience for young or beginner instrumentalists.The violin section is particularly enthusiastic - however we would welcome more clarinet players. A demonstration concert for the Primary Department inspired a number of younger pupils to start instrumental lessons. A number of girls played in the Combined Colleges' Orchestra which performed at the Spring Festival Concert and Sophie McMillan and Laura Hitchon represented us in the Stage Band. Twenty-five girls presented an entertaining and polished programme at the Senior Performance Evening in Term Three and there were many successes in the instrumental and theory exams of Trinity College and the Royal Schools of Music. Honours in Music were awarded to Elizabeth Peate and Elizabeth Wylie and to Sarah Bowles in Singing. Lara Rennie, Emma Wyeth and Jessica van Schreven won pockets in Music, Anna lnkster, Lucy McElrea and Susannah Williams in Choir and Laura Hitchon in Instrumental Music. Other musical activities that we enjoyed were hosting a visit from the City of London Girls' School who presented a concert in appreciation, and a school party to a performance of the opera "La Boheme". A number of girls paid several visits to the Villa Gardens rest home in Merivale Lane to play and sing to the patients. Miss Jill Kerr
ChamberChoir Back Row - MarissaBrandramAdams,Jessicavan Schreven,JessicaHubber, StephanieWalker,Lara Rennie, Susie Williams,Kim MacBrayne. SecondRow - MissJill Kerr, ChristineOwen, Janet Lee, Lucy McElrea,Anna Inkster, SamanthaSii. Front Row - VictoriaAnderson, Emma Wyeth, ElizabethWylie, Emma Griffiths, ElizabethPeate, SarahBowles,CharlotteNell. Absent - SophieCullen
Instrumental Back Row - Kate Twomey, Kelly Tarrant, LauraHitchon, MeredithBlampied,Olivia Giles, SamanthaSii Third Row - Hannah Hsu, JessicaEllerm, ChristineOwen, Emma Griffiths,AnnekeCockerell,ElizabethWylie, EstherDevon SecondRow - PrudenceJohnston, Geni McCallum, Emma Wyeth, ElizabethPeate, SamanthaDuncan, CeciliaEllis, MissJill Kerr Front Row : SophieFreear,Megan O'Neill, Natalie Blackmore,Mikha Mitchell,SophieMcMillian,CatherineRutherford,ImagenSturrock
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S.A.D.D. Report SADD has enjoyed a positive year in St Margaret's College, with the committee of 5th, 6th and 7th formers working well to promote SADD's message - alternatives to drinking and driving. The first major event of the year of the 'Crash Bash' performing arts competition on the 15th of May at the Repertory theatre. The aim is to present original solutions to drunk driving in a theatrical setting, with the help of professional lighting and sound technicians. This year SMC did a serious number showing the effects of habitual drunk drivers through the flashbacks of a victim. We performed well, in the St Margaret's traditionof rising to the occasion! An MC from 'The Puffins' kept us amused and it was an enjoyable night.
The SADD leaders Kim MacBrayne and Marissa Brandram-Adams went to the SADD regional conferencein April where they took part in drama workshops, brainstorming sessions, a media
workshop and a lip-sync competition along with other students from all over the South Island. Marissa was joined by Alison Van Polenen to go to the National Conference at Bulls a few months later. For 5 packed days the pair mixed with people from right around the country, sharing ideas and success stories for promoting SADD both found it a worthwhile and enjoyable experience. The highlight for the committee this year was the SADD Week. This was a busy and successful event including a performance from 'Backstreet Boys', special SADD chapel services, and a 7th Form Raro sculling competition!!!! We hope the message of SADD will continue to be promoted and thank the school for its support this year. Kim MacBrayne and Marissa Brandram-Adams
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SADD Back Row - NerissaBurtenshaw,MarissaBrandram-Adams,StephanieWalker, Laura Hitchon. Front Row - ElizabethWylie, Alison van Polanen, Kirsty Yuill-Proctor,KatherineHinsen, Kim McBrayne.
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YoungEnterprise Back Row - Mrs Linda Lightfoot,Lucy Coughlan,NicolaMercer,Cara Sloane,Lucy Gresson,Emma James. Front Row - Alana Coleman, Kate McQuilken,SarraWarwick,PaulinaNeas, KatieGillespie,AliciaHoare.
DIGITS COMPANY This year, after much deliberation, the Year 12 (Form 6) Young Enterprise team decided to sell thermal gloves. Our first job was to find a supplier. After making contact with many local and national suppliers we settled on Lynn River in Geraldine. Lynn River has proved to be an excellent supplier, they have always delivered our orders on time and have ensured we received good prices due to the fact that we are a Young Enterprise Company. At the beginning of the year the group made the decision that the shares would remain almost entirely within the class. For this reason most of the 500 shares issued are owned by directors and team members. At the beginning of the year it was predicted that a cold winter would follow the hot summer, however this did not eventuate and we experienced one of the mildest winters on record
BP Community
and for this reason, our sales did not quitemeet our predictions. At the beginning of the year we aimed to make a 400% profit, we fell just shortof this and have achieved a 367% profit. I believe all members of the team have gained valuable business experience and most have co e to the conclusion that it takes a lot of time and effortto make a profit! I would like to thank our mentor from the Gloucester Sports Clinic, Mr. Greg Coyle whose advice and support we have all appreciated and I would especially like to thank Mrs. Lightfoot, our teacher-in-charge who has helped to ensure the smooth running of the business throughout the year her help and support have been invaluable. Finally, I would like to thank the rest of the team, and especially Kate McQuilkin (Financial Director) for all the hard work and time they have put in. Emma James (Managing Director)
Project
Four of our girls won the BP Community Project competition, designing a scented garden for Ferndale School. This award was presented to the girls in assembly where representatives of the school received a cheque for $1,000 to complete the garden design. Winners of the BP CommunityProjectCompetition From theleft: SuminAhn, Catherine Wall,AnnabelChambers,KellyTarrant
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Drama National Youth Drama School I was fortunate enough to gain a partial Scholarship to the Hawkes Bay for the National Youth Drama School (N.Y.D.S.) in the Easter Holidays, a week of Performing Arts taught by professional tutors from both here and abroad. After a half hour warm up of both the body and the voice, we had a home class which we started at 8:30am every morning - mine was Shakespeare, where I was tutored by Canadian, Michael Kelly. After this, we had lunch from 12pm - 1pm, followed by a short Assembly and then we had two alternating classes in the afternoon until 4pm, when the official school day was over. I say 'official', because there was a multitude of other
things to do in the evening including performances by some of the tutors and even an open air screening of "King Kong"! The week was a very memorable one for me as I made a lot of great friends who like the same things as me, did many cool things and learnt a great deal. It has given me the inspiration to think about the Performing Arts as a career option and has increased my professionalism in the theatre. Most importantly, I feel I have the self-belief that I can act competently in anything and the confidence to go out there and do it. All in all, it was an extremely beneficial week. Stephanie Walker
Stage Challenge As a collaboration with those lads down at Christ'sCollege, St. Margaret's College girls (with the help of the very able Tricia Minns and Roz Spiers),embarked on an eight minute production about Cricket through the ages, using only music and movement, for "Stage Challenge". This may sound relatively easy, but given that we started this one month before the actual night and had approximately 26 hours to deal with more than 80 cast and crew, it was definitely a task and a half! The prospect of working with members of our Brother School - let's be honest here - was the main reason for some to do Stage Challenge. It was here that we found males to be intriguing characters and few "Country Ladies" didn't get sweaty palms the first few times we were expected to look lovingly at each other and hold hands! Thank goodness, we all got rather comfortable with the boys and made good friends in the process. Many were scared and unsure the first couple of times we practised under the Christ's College Drama teacher, David Chambers. His booming voice and extremely professionalmanner concerned the majority (and got some into trouble!) but we all grew an acquired taste for him and his weird behaviour while our own two teachers worked quietly and efficientlyin the background. After getting these intricacies out of the way and getting on with stressing _about at frequent ST MARGARET'S COLLEGEMAGAZINE 1998
rehearsals, we came to the day we had worked exhaustively to reach - Thursday 26th May. We were based at the Town Hall from 8am until after the performance. During the day we had good luck dances, shaved 5cm off our giant poles, watched other schools' final rehearsals and also performed ourselves to a very supportive audience. We had to supply a co-host and four student representatives for the night, Sarah Bowles was our co-host and I was fortunate enough to be the only St. Margaret's representative. As our time came to go on, we had a few funny moments with the boys and their make up and nerves were getting up (I noted my partner pacing up and down tonnes of times). Once we were on stage we did a great performance, with Country people, Urchins, bored Crowds, promotional people and Cricketers all doing amazing work. When it came to the finale the atmosphere was buzzing. Stage Challenge was a massive thing to be a part of. With 95 schools taking part nationwide, it is great to know that we won a prize for best concept. It was a great experience working with the guys but it also showed us a lot about putting on such a high energy piece - it's really hard, but really worth it. Roll on Stage Challenge 1999!
Theatresports Last year ended with a wonderful win by the now 'Champions of Canterbury Junior Theatresports' after a day of competing and then running off for an hour to Founders Day to then come back for a night final. An amazing feat considering we had never won a title like this in the history of the school! The year started with a non-competition round, and a group of St. Margaret's College students ready to tackle Christchurch School Theatresports. The round unfortunately fell on Queen's Birthday Weekend which left a few unavailable to play and a sudden bout of tonsillitis left us with two players, so Brooke was brought up from the Junior Team and all was well, leaving us to come second on that particular night. With this in mind, it could be said that we became rather slack with organising practices and when the competitive round came whizzing towards us, even some intensive practices with our tutor Carl and with Christ's College (who left us with a wet gym floor after playing the bucket game) didn't quite do the trick and so we went into the big game with a few team politics and some unrehearsed games (if that can be said about Theatresports!) - Needless to say, we didn't make the semi-finals as we had previously aimed to
do. In the last week of Term 3 we had our revenge by pasting together a team and beating them at their Spring Festival. Revenge is sweet. Just like the All Blacks, we are rebuilding Theatresports at St. Margaret's. We seemed to have lost our touch this year, with first at the wrong end in the Competition. All this year's team members will be back next year, better than ever, with revenge on their minds for the Judges. Yes, 1999 will be our year. Let's just hope the All Blacks have a good one too. Stephanie Walker
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Sports Workshop
In the final week of the July Holidays we were lucky enough to participate in a special weeklong High Schools Theatresports Workshop put on by the Court Jesters at the Court Theatre. This was a week of frolicking around with the Jesters and learning techniques to improve our improvisation. The week turned out to be very physical, to the extent that Steph managed to break her ankle in her enthusiasim to get to the stage by climbing over flip-up chairs (they call them this for a reason).
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YouthDrama Canterbury Youth Drama Festival & Performance Evening On the weekend of the 4th of September the Canterbury Youth Drama Festival was held at the Great Hall and, as last year, the St. Margaret's entries were very successful. The Sixth Form Drama class put in two entries; the entire "Shakers" cast of Charlotte Mars, Alex Newell, Rosie Jones and Amy Hadfield with Student Director, Kate Osborne were awarded an excellence in ensemble work and a "magic moment" award for their male characterisation a very accurate account of the male species! "Paranoia Dementia" came off well to the audience, with the cast of Nicole Middleton, Alicia Hoare, Alex
Newell and Fran Goodger with Student Director Rosie Jones receiving, like their classmates, an "Excellence in Ensemble" award, also an "Excellence in Acting" award for Alex Newell and a "Magic Moment" award for Nicole Middleton's Hysterics. These two pieces were performed again at a special Sixth Form Drama Performance evening attended by a small but appreciative audience. Other appearances were made by Head of Drama Katherine Zwart, Brooke Williams and Head of Drama Steph Walker doing various monologues. A special mention goes to Emma James for setting up and controlling the lights so expertly. Steph also participated in the Youth Drama Festival, acting a stand alone monologue called "The Towel Lady", a wonderfully humorous monologue, with which she gained an "Excellence in Acting" award and many plaudits, including a mention in "The Press" review. The awards from the Youth Festival were awarded at Arts Assembly, where Steph once again performed her monologue, and Pockets and Honours (Colours) for Drama were given out. Stephanie Walker
"The TowelLady"- StephanieWalker(YI I)
Shakespeare'sFestival On the back of a 1990s scene last year, the SMC drama club brought forth to the Great Hall Stage, another adaptation of one of the Bard's 'Greatest Hits' for this years Sheilah Winn Shakespeare Festival, this time, 1930s style. Casting the "Comedy of Errors" scene was found to be the biggest hurdle. As this is a play of mistaken identity, so we had to find two sets of similar looking people for the more major parts in the scene. Eventually, after much deliberation, we cast Stephanie Walker & Marissa BrandramAdams as Antipholus and Emma James & Katherine Zwart as Dromio. The cast worked hard, devising choreography and other effects for the scene to make it even more special. We give credit to Mrs Kennedy for our wonderful costumes and our thanks also goes to the Marks family for their deck chair and
the workmen for successfully building classy bar tables, in a short amount of time. On the weekend of the 27th March we performed with everything going excellently. It shows the quality of this festival when we didn't get in to the Showcase - and I am not being biased here. Meanwhile, Sarah Bowles gathered up some very impressive accolades with her portrayal of Ophelia's mad scene in Hamlet. Unlike 'Comedy of Errors", Sarah went through to the Showcase and then was selected to go to Wellington for the National Shakespeare Festival and even more impressive, was then selected as one of 30 to go to a National Shakespeare Workshop. All in all, St. Margaret's College has very high quality drama which we look forward to seeing and supporting more of next year. ST MARGARET'SCOLLEGEMAGAZINE1998
In the first term, all of the Third Form headed off for three days of fun(?) at the Boyle River Lodge, just west of Hanmer. We were split into two groups so as half of us left as the other half arrived on the buses in the middle of the week. We had good weather which was just as well as everythingwas 'adventure-based', which meant venturing,into the great outdoors. We were each put into groups of about ten girls, and had a teacher and an instructor for each group.
What did we do? Well, we ; dangled from ropes as we tried to tight-rope walk through the tree tops, abseiled down cliffs, forded rivers, swam in
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waterfalls (freezing!), went down rapids in rubber tyre tubes, crossed rivers on a double rope 'bridge', orienteered (you can read that as "got lost"), got bitten by sandflies, tramped through bush, learnt to work together as a team, camped out in the bush one night and relaxed, finally, in the natural hot pools on the banks of the Boyle River, one sandfly-infested evening. So it was all pretty boring really. Well, maybe not. It helped us to really get to know our new class mates and a few of the teachers there's really nothing like seeing a teacher scream in fear, is so 'chraracter-building'.
but lucky for our group, our bunk room had been pre-determined because of Meredith's asthma (this is not a pet, hobby or animal). We then met the gorgeous team of people at Mount Cheeseman ('gorgeous' is the usual or typical word for ski instructors - sometimes this isn't the case, but it certainly was at our camp). We got to know the rules and the people, although we knew all their names we only got to know a few of their personalities. Sam the Aussie and his Magic Spot, Nigel or as we know him "Watch out for Nige!" Sam and Nige were the ski patrol and Nige was always giving us weather reports - barely any of which ever came true. The four ski instructors were; Miriam (the only female), Aschy, Steve and Stefan. Aschy got harassed for his "vaxing the board" and the snuff. Steve, Aschy and Stefan were all talented Swiss musicians and they gave us an interesting performance in English and a variety of different languages. One of the English songs was the well known 'Alice'.
Hmmmm, what can I tell you about the 4th Form Mt Cheeseman Camp? It was AWESOME! Our adventure started on the first Tuesday back in Term 3 (usually we would all have still been in bed at 8 in the morning, on the typical school holiday timetable). After loading the trailer with mountains of bags, if trailers could burst, then ours would have. The bus trip was uneventful, but the second half of the journey was an incredible contrast. Waiting for us at the bottom of the mountain was a Unimog. A Unimog ? In case you were wondering what a Unimog is, it's a big army vehicle with lots of wheels but not as many seats. Only half of us could fit in at one time. While the first group was on their way up to the lodge, the second group had a forty-five minute wait.
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In the evenings we watched things on the mountains and mountain safety, what yawn central! We all chose to go to Cheeseman to go skiing and snow boarding, but there was not a lot of snow. The lack of snow made learning to snow board A CHALLENGE, but we all made the most of it. Who's ever heard of learning to snow board and ski on the CARPET! Well I certainly never had, until I went to Cheeseman. We helped the instructors with their English and taught them some of the games we play. The walk we went on started pretty uneventfully, except for the fact that we were being blown off the mountain. Sliding down the mountain was really fun, but then disaster struck and Meredith broke her ankle. She was carried back up to the road by Steve, Aschy, Nigel and Stefan. The rest
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4th FormMt CheesemanCampcont ... of the walk was pretty boring - we just got cold and complained. We walked down to the lodge where we had lunch and then we got driven back up to the lodge in four-wheel drive cars. You might say this was the cheat's way, but nobody wanted to walk back up the mountain - although our two teachers were crazy enough. When we arrived back, it was time to think up skits. We pondered over many, finally settling for the aerobic legs. Another group did 'desperate and dateless' and the last group took off the ski instructors and the ski patrol. All of the groups got heaps of laughs. Then the ski instructors showed off their stuff by skiing down the stairs and sending sparks flying and then they were chased around the bottom rooms by lots of girls. The next day a cry of joy went up through the whole lodge. We were going skiing and snow
boarding! Everyone scrambled to get ready and out we went, but we had to climb up the mountain to get to a good spot for skiing and snow boarding. We had so much fun using our snow boards as toboggans, but as we started to snow board I got hooked and so did many other people. When we came back down the mountain, there was lunch to be had and bunk rooms to be packed up and tidied - the sadness of havingto leave and say goodbye had all hit us. If any one of us had the chance to go back, I know that we would all jump at the chance. How all the Mt Cheeseman staff and our two teachers Mrs Lightfoot and Mrs Newman put up with us we will never know. Jessica Hartley-Lichtenstein
7th FormMaraeTrip As part of the Seventh Form's experience as senior leaders we ventured on to the local Marae, Rehua Marae on Springfield Rd at the beginning of the year.
open minded towards other people and their differences. I need to accept them for who they are and not turn away because they appear different from me.
As well as having many fun, entertaining moments, lots of singing and not much sleep I also learnt a great deal about myself as well as my Seventh Form peers.
A poem by Joy Cowley called 'Roads' expresses what I felt.
I found it a very rewarding experience going to the Marae and being allowed to learn about the Maori culture and their protocols. This experience has not only allowed me to know how to behave on a Marae, how to greet Maori in the traditional manner and be involved in a Powhiri (a traditional welcome), it also gave me the opportunity to reflect upon my own life. It has given me a greater awareness of my own, inner self. In the past I have been exposed to a lot of negative reporting of Maori and their culture and by gaining first hand knowledge and experiencing it for myself, I now know of another side. One night we were told about New Zealand history, the details of how a meeting house is constructed and what all the parts mean from a knowledgeable historian. I have learnt from the way the people on the Marae were so friendly and accepting of us all, Maori or non-Maori, that I need to be even more
I enjoy looking at other people's roads. They are different from mine and yet basically the same. They all facilitate journey from here to there, self to other, and they are all inter-connected. The fact that I love my own road with its comfortable landmarks and familiar faces, doesn't restrict my appreciation of someone else's neighbourhood. And if I go into an_otherarea and walk a mile or two with someone else, I return as a larger being. The love of my own road is deepened, the appreciation of other roads is widened and I am blessed in the knowledge that all roads lead to God. For me the experience on the Marae has given me new knowledge which is going to allow me to view events such as Waitangi Day in a different light. A light in which all inhabitants of New Zealand share a common history. ST MARGARET'SCOLLEGEMAGAZINE1998
CreativeWriting High School is like a change From a warm breeze To a chilly easterly. At the beginning Friendships seem to be Chopping and changing Rough as a bumpy sea, Work starts coming like a Norwest gale, And just keeps on hailing down! Old timers don't pay Much attention to the Anxious new clouds, Who are dancing around, like chee y cirri. From what the weather ladies said, I know there are calm days and smooth seas to come, And even now I can see the rays of sun shining through. By Natalie-Rose Rutherford
designer satin veil covered with wet mud, dripping disgustingly down my beautiful, satin wedding dress. I did my best to clean myself up, but little did I know things were going to get worse ....... Finally reaching the alter to my 'Prince Charming', who would have dreamed what disaster was about to occur next? As I uttered the meaningful words "I do", the guests let out a frightening gasp. My veil had caught on fire by the burning alter candles beside me and my veil was slowly smouldering towards my heavilysprayed hairstyle, I had so lovingly created for my special day. I felt and looked like one huge, colourful fire-cracker about to explode on Guy Fawke night, but then to my horror, I felt like a drowned rat as the Minister poured a vase of water from the white roses over me. My Wedding Day was a ruin. We continued, however, some hours later and the day turned out, like I nearly dreamed, and was the funniest, happiest, most embarrassing, unforgettable day of my life. How may of you will be able to say that about your Wedding Day? By Greer Howat (Year 9)
The Wedding Day My big day had arrived at last. I was marrying my 'Prince Charming'. Months and months of planning, organising, making myself beautiful, designing my gorgeous, satin, white wedding dress had gone into this special, important, once-in-a-lifetime day and I was determined to make this day a day to remember - and it was! Everythingwas going so superbly, even my skin had a radiant glow to it. I could not have been more beautiful; my eyes sparkled and my hair shone under the warm sun. The day had dawned chilly, but the sun came out like a rare jewel lighting up my special day with warmth and consideration. On my arrival to the quaint, grey stoned church where I was soon to be married, the white, shiny limousine cruised to a slow, purposeful stop. It was covered with beautiful , small, scented white roses draped freely across its huge body. As I stepped nervously out of the limousine, disaster struck! My white-heeled shoe snapped like a twig as I caught it on the car door. I fell heavily, face first into the gutter, which was full if last night's leaves. I was helped up by my father, but I was humiliated as everyone stared with pity and smirks upon their prying faces. My glossy lipstick was smeared from ear to ear, my STMARGARET'SCOLLEGEMAGAZINE 1998
Remnants of Glory The tall thread-bare trees towers, A pile of russet red rags lies hap-hazardly on the ground, A splash of vivid colour on a dull canvas, Above the branches, gnarled and weatherbeaten, The sky is shattered like a vase into thousands of pieces, And over all this, the sun shines bravely on, The lone sentry, observing all. Jenna Rennie - Year 9
The Autumn Dance Red, orange, yellow and brown leaves, Dance round in the wind like ballerinas, Twirling, spinning, leaping and floating, Touching the ground for only two steps, Falling down and down from the trees, Leavi g the trunk branches naked, Grouping together on the ground, Only separating when the wind picks them up, This is the life of the autumn ballerinas, Who only get to dance just once before they die. Josephine Rout - Year 9
Putting Down the Roots There was a tree in a beautiful, blessed 'garden'. I call it a garden, not a land, for it was a small and private piece of land that this tree belonged to. The garden was indeed incredibly exquisite. Everything was abundant and blooming in the best vivid colours. And as usual, there was a river near the garden, called 'stream of life' which provided nutrition to the plants nearby. And there stood a small, petite tree with not so many flowers or fruits but with a lot of branches and twigs. It still appeared to be a normal tree, but underneath, it had roots that did not reach the river; roots that seemed to have ceased its pursuit for growth.
knew that very well. So it started working towards rebuilding itself. It must gather the soil back to cover up its roots. The tree needed help. So for the first time the tree asked the surrounding trees for help. To the tree's amazement they all said 'yes' and volunteered to share some of their own soil. The tree was overwhelmed with amazement and grateful11ess. After enough soil was saved, the tree once again commenced putting down its roots. The storm had made the land soft. And with the ot er trees' assistance the little tree put its roots deep, eep down into the earth. The tree realised, after the storm, that it needs a good and strong base to stand upon to endure hard times.
The tree had always longed for a new and bigger world - world outside the garden - even though its love for its surroundings was tremendous. So the tree was so delighted when it found out that the owner of the garden had decided to transfer the tree to a new 'land'. I now call it a land, for it was no longer a small and private place where everything was familiar and friendly, but an extensive and spacious land the tree had never heard of. When the day came, all the fellow plants wished the tree a good luck. The tree was full full of hopes and dreams for a new land.
Gradually, the serene days came to the land. The storm was the most disastrous event to hap en to the tree and the tree blamed everyone, everyone, absolutely everyone who was involved in deciding the tree's shift, its owner and even the creator. However the tree really appreciated those hard times because it had mad it stronger than ever and more mature than ever. It had learned how to survive.
The 'new land' was so much bigger and different from what the tree had imagined. All the trees and flowers were unlike those of its previous garden. But still, sun rays of the early morning was there and the bird songs too - although the tree could not comprehend what they were singing. It did not seem too different after all. So the tree was happy and thanked its owner. After the shift, the tree endeavoured to put down its roots only to find a hard and harsh ground which resisted the tree stubbornly. It was not soft like that of the garden. The tree had to try and give its best to put down its roots and search for the water. The tree knew no one in the land. The tree felt homesick and lonely. The land still resisted the tree. Then one day a boisterous storm came. The whole earth was shaking and wailing - well that was what it seemed like to this little tree, which had enjoyed only a light breeze in its former sheltered garden. The tree tried to see what others were doing, but it could not see anything in its own forlorn and desperate struggle to survive. The tree wished the storm would go away soon ... very soon. The storm stayed for a few days. The tree was totally tortured and exhausted. It was thrown onto the ground, laying without knowing what to do about its stripped body. The rain had washed away all the soil around the tree and the tree felt naked. After the storm, grey days began. The sky was cloudy and there was no bright morning sun, only occasional sun rays through the cloud, but that too soon disappeared in a hurry. The tree wanted to live. It wished to go back to its garden, but to do so it must stand again. The tree
It had learned the reason behind putting down the roots. "One needs to have a strong base to stand upon. That is what the roots are for, so that we can constantly rely on them when we need emotional support within ourselves". I have had the 'storm' in my life after moving to the 'new land' - New Zealand. I have often heard stories about people caught in-between the two cultures. I thought I was big enough not to fall into this trap and I did not. However, what I overestimated about myself was my roots, the faith that I had not developed in myself. So when the storm came I fell down. A perfect 'K.O.' What was really hard for me was not restoring the faith in myself, but to realise and to understand the importance of having the faith. And school helped me with that. I do not just mean the religious education or the life skills which I found no so amusing at times, but everything. Whether it was academic classes or sports or arts. It is a harsh and very competitive world that we live in today and to live through that one needs help, love and support from others constantly to motivate oneself. But more than that, one needs something that will generate her/him from within oneself - something that one can hold onto when no other outer support is available. And I call it faith. I have roots that divide into two. One is shorter than the other, for I had not abandoned one for the other. But I understand that the two are equally important to me when it comes to identifying who I am. This Tuesday, 17 February 1998 I will become a New Zealand Citizen, but no matter what, my Korean root will always be there because it is who I am, it is the base upon which I am shaped and how I am developed. And I am eager to keep it.
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CreativeWriting cont ... The deeper the root/faith, the longer one will sustain. And I hope that each of us here at this school will develop their faith and put that down into themselves. So that we can all sustain when we leave 'here'. I do not know where 'here' means to you - it can be school or family or even this country. But whatever it is, I hope we will all succeed through the faith we will develop - 'here'. Esther Lee
The Call Out The Morris Minor turned into the street. The houses stood silent and Jim drove past resentfully, wishing he too could sleep in every morning. The house approached and Jim walked up to the door and rang the bell. A maid answered and asked him to wait. She took her time, as always, but finally he saw her walking down the stairs. She was wearing a gorgeous black dress, with a fur coat draped across her shoulders. "Jim darling, you're late again" "Sorry madam." "Oh well, you're here now." "Yes madam." "Go on up to my room, I'll be with you in a minute." He walked slowly up the stairs and entered her room. There, he waited patiently for her. The bed was made up, and a vase of fresh camellias sat on the table. He heard her voice behind him and looked up, "I'm in a hurry, so you'll have to be quick." He walked into the adjoining bathroom and opened his toolbox. In his hurry a coil of fencing wire fell out and he hurriedly picked it up. He walked to the sink and plunged his hand into the soapy water searching for the blockage. His hand grasped a solid object, and he pulled sharply. Jim almost laughed when he saw what the 'emergency' had been. She had forgotten to take the sink plug out. Natalie Perret - Year 11 Skin Deep Two people stood quarreling in the casket room. The sounds brought back recurring images of the neverending fights that my parents could never resolve. Or should I say my 'keepers'. All the usual necessities I was supplied with, but love for their children was a low priority. Too wrapped up in their own lives to see the painful lives we led, too ignorant to notice the effect that their marriage and break-up had on us. You would think that my sister's suicide was enough for them to notice, but the fighting didn't stop. They had to have somewhere to lay the blame. My life was now like a huge bubble of gum. Exploded in my face, stuck in my hair and over my nose. I couldn't breathe and I couldn't get it off. Out of my sister and I, it was me who was strong enough to pull though and haul everyone else after me. But strength now was only skin deep. "How are you?" I was asked. "Fine." The regulation reply came before the question hit the brain. Fine? Yes, on the outside the sun shone, but on the inside, the acid rain from hell fell heavily, buring holes through my heart, and a blanket of low black clouds showed no sign of leaving anytime soon. The world went on around me STMARGARET'SCOLLEGE MAGAZINE1998
like nothing had happened, the world like a carousel going round and round, faster and faster. The music played, the colours blurred, and the voices molded into one continuous babble and in this carousel muddle, I stood alone. It went on and on. In my eyes the lights are on but there's no-one at home. I go through the normal routines in life, working through the movements of my day. No longer opening my curtains in the morning, I leave my room in a dark pool. The dark pool like my own being, the life gone, closed to the outside. My spirit may one day return, but now it swims a race where the rest fly past. In my lane I swim through glue, while my other empty self waits at the end of that long pool, but too far away to see clearly yet. So I live life as a clown, getting up and painting on my mask before I leave the room. My fake smile fools the crowd as I do the impossible juggle. Don't drop the balls. Don't drop the balls. Hannah Ritchie - Year 11
Juliana Juliana came into my world on a Tuesday evening. remember because Uncle Dick and Tom picked me up from swimming lessons instead of Mama. I liked Uncle Dick. He had a big pot belly that took two of us to hug and a smooth shinny head that we would rub for good luck. Sometimes he would pick both Tom and me up and swing us around in circles and we would scream and laugh and try to hit him and he would bellow like Santa. Then, when he placed us on the ground Tom and I would trip over our feet, fall on our faces and squeal like piglets at slaughter while Uncle Dick caught and tickled us silly. I climbed into Uncle Dick's white, rusty Ute and sat beside Tom. "Where's Mama, Uncle Dick?" "Ah! my lassie," he always called me his lassie, Thomas was his Tiger, "did you swim like a fish, sink like a stone?" he joked. "Today you're gonna get a surprise." Surprise! I knew what that meant, Mama and Papa had been talking about a surprise for at least four I dream of Genies, ago. "Really?".....today, Uncle Dick" He nodded his wearied head and a bead of sweat trickled down the side of his plump face. The roar of the engine and the vibration of the motor shrouded Tom's and my excited chatter and we bounced anxiously on the seats and giggled at the thought of the surprise. When we finally pulled up the driveway, Tom and I scampered into the house and searched the pantry looking for food like hungry wolves looking for prey. Papa caught me by the scruff of the neck in full flight from the kitchen table, "Hello, my Emy, and where are you flying to this beautiful afternoon, Guam, Canada or the living room?" I giggled and Papa flew me in circles then into the living room,
"Now be good and play quiet. And careful, don't disturb your Auntie Nora in the house." Tom and I shuddered at the thought of Aunty Nora in the house. Nasty Nora is an old monster, her skin is always burnt pink and her teeth are yellow from the fancy tobacco she chugs from the big smoke. She isn't nice and soft to cuddle like Aunty Dawn or Aunt Marcie or even Uncle Dick. Her body was more like my stuffed frog, Gilbert, that we gave to the little girl Baxter down the road. Tom and I especially hated it when she kissed us and the whiskers on her face scratch your skin and the way she always smells, like Papa's rugby shirts, so we decided to hide in the closet for a while avoiding the Nasty Nora and her deadly kisses. Tom and I sat down at the small oak table in the living room and Papa let us play with Mama's deck of cards. They're her favourite, Nana Cook had brought them home from the big smoke as a present for Mama. On the back are pretty pictures of mountains, statues and special buildings. They are nice to play with, and they are not as bendy, Mama's cards are straight as a pinafore after ironing day and smell of the musty top drawer she keeps them hidden in. Tom and I played fish while Papa and Uncle Dick sat on the porch drinking ale and smoking. Soon Papa would be laughing and smiling like he always did when Mama let him drink ale, he would come in at night and hold me tight against his face and say, "You're my girl Em," and his breath would smell like a sweet oak tree. Aunt Nora was in and out of the kitchen with towels and water, when I tried to go into the room and see Mama she barked, "You stay out of there Emilyne! ............... . Phil--lip, come and get Emilyne, she's in the way." "What's Mama doing?" "Phil--lip." Papa came running in and scooped me up in his arms. "Won't be long now Phil." "Long for what Papa?" I asked as I tugged his jumper, "For my surprise Papa." He looked down at me through his puppy face, "Not long Emy," he whispered as he stroked my long scruffy hair. "Now outside." Thomas was already outside on the tree swing playing in the evening sun. I bounded over to him, on the way I noticed a hole in the chicken coop. Tom instantly became Sergeant Thomas Heily and I was Constable Emilyne Smith, we were undercover cops looking for the prison escapees. We ducked under gooseberry bushes, hid behind mole hills and pounced on the unsuspecting fugitives. Altogether we caught eleven from twelve of the filthy animals, we suspect that the last jumped the front gate and ran the border. We rounded the others up and marched them back into their prison, Sergeant Heily attended to the hole and they were locked up good and proper.
It was now dark outside and only the moon and the porch light kept us company on the trek back to the house. When we got back, Papa and Uncle Dick were on the porch smoking a strong tobacco that made my nose crawl up and my chest heave and splutter. Thomas didn't like it either, but we made a fun game of seeing who could get the closest before having a coughing fit, Tom made it up to the stairs, but I made it to the swing chair. "Where's Mama?" I asked as I climbed into his lap and snuggled up against his warm chest. "She's with Aunty Nora." "Not long now Emy." "Does Mama have my surprise Papa?" curiously.
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But the hum of crickets, the rocking of the swing chair and the sweet memory of the day's activities had clouded my mind and I was soon dreaming of the wonderful surprise I would wake up to. When I woke in the morning Papa was in the kitchen with Aunt Nora, Uncle Dick even Aunt Marcie and Aunt Dawn were here too, maybe they had come to see my surprise too. Mama's bedroom door was open so I tiptoes to the bedpost, Mama was still sleeping. I took off my fluffy pink slippers she had given me for my birthday and climbed the bedpost. My nightie was caught on the post and a tear spread across my tummy like a knife through butter. I started to whimper, crawling towards Mama I told her, "Mama I broke my nightie." She must have been very tired because she just kept sleeping. I stroked Mama's long blonde hair, it came down to her shoulders and got in her mouth when we made brownies together. "Mama, can we make brownies today? ............. .....Mama?..............Mama?" Papa came into the room. He had big puffy red eyes and when he saw me he looked like he was going to blow like he did at little John Dickens down the corner when he stole some of Papa's tobacco. "What's wrong with Mama, Papa?" Papa was crying now, he bent down at the bed and grabbed my hand tightly. "Do you want to see your surprise, Emy?" "My surprise!" I had forgotten, "really Papa!" "Come Emy." He took me into the kitchen and sitting in Auntie Dawn's lap was a baby wrapped in a bundle of blankets. Papa tale me later that she came while I slept, Juliana Mary Smith, she was my surprise little sister. By Kylie Ruawai (Winner of Storrey Essay Cup)
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CreativeWriting cont ... unsteadily but eagerly, to see if he would fall, to see if he had beaten the seemingly unbeatable. I don't like boxing but something in this violent struggle of a fight seemed familiar. She had always seemed so strong, resistant and unbeatable. I was nervous. It was a kind of apprehensive excitement. Finally I was going to see her, talk to her and show that I hadn't forgotten that she existed. Finally maybe I wouldn't feel so guilty - one visit wouldn't fix everything, but it was a start. That sounds selfish though; I wasn't going for me. My heart drummed quietly, but was a little faster than 'resting pace'. I kept telling myself that it would be fine, it was just my friend who I had known since standard two, but what was I going to say or talk about? Would 'it' be mentioned? Or would we just talk about things like school.
It was a long way out to the hospital and we were all mostly quiet - maybe some of the other 'first timers' were also a bit nervous. Our driver made light conversation;"Anyone notice the slight taint in the dessert?" We all mumbled a non-committing reply. "I did" he went on, "it 'aint enough" We weren't really listening,but finally clicked and politely acknowledged his joke. I knew I had heard the line somewhere after a few cogs had turned in my brain I remembered Dad tellingme about sitting next to this man and him telling Dad the same joke! I walked mechanically up the front stairs, noticing everything. Entering this 'place' finally, what was it like in here for her? Was I going to be shocked? I thought about bracing myself for the thousandth time, but didn't know how.
She was playing a board game with some others. I saw her face light up as she saw us standing shyly in the doorway. She immediately got up without a word to her fellow 'trivial pursuiters' and came towards us. I didn't noticewhether she was worse or better from the last time I had seen her. I just saw her face as she smiled at me. Then she gave me a hug and I wasn't nervousany more. We walked down a hallway extremely stereotypical of a hospital;trolleys with bedding against the walls and bold signswith arrows, just above eye level - well mine anyway. Her room was warm, I saw with pleasure the colourful letter I had sent in and all the other pictures and cards friendshad spend hours on. We sat on the bed and talked, conversation sifted in and out of 'tough' subjects, but it was always open, acknowledgingit. I told her stories from home where we had grown up together, then there was gossip about who of the teachers were having flings with who and how much work we all had. I noticed with quiet joy that she was wearing the bracelet I had made for her - I had sat up in the dark after lights out, trying to plait the string while holdinga torch at the same time. STMARGARET'SCOLLEGE MAGAZINE1998
As I gazed around the room looking at pictures and presents I was shocked to see the oxygen fittings on the wall by the bed, but I tried not to let it bother me. Then it was time to go, I wished we didn't have to leave her there. She walked down the hallway towards the entrance with us. The carpet dramatically changed colour. "You allowed past here now?" someone said. "I say I am," she answered. I grinned seeing her mischievous and rebellious nature as clever as ever. She is still there. She is like the champion that has faltered being pummeled by an attacker. But she will fight and she will be 2.11 right. I know she will. Victoria Anderson - Year 11
Rotopapa
A verda'1t carpet is unfurled before you, all around is a rambling mass of flowers. Roses twine around wooden posts, opening their faces to the bright spring day. Daffodils, bluebells, snowdrops, violets and honesty, all cluster under the lime tree, their heads peeping through the drooping branches. Agapanthas stand side by side, their purple eyes observing all. Sparrows perch on the cherry blossom, trilling out harmonious melodies. Below, quails strut, an yellow hammers and fantails flit back and forth. Periwinkle covers the ground in a dense blanket, the green and cream colours a beatuiful blanket, the green and cream colours a beautiful contrast. The horse chestnut stands tall and majestic, decked out in delicate fairy lanterns. Around the corner a grapevine creeps up the pergola, twisting and turning itself into a beautiful maze. A wall of ribbonwoods screen the garden, while behind, macracarpas stand like cavalry. Throug a little archway, rododendrons and fuchsias sit in their own private alcove, like origami flowers in a myriad of colours, set against an intricate framework of green. Jenna Rennie - Year 9 The Golden City
Caterpillar eaten, emerald green leaves and the crumpled, golden brown leaves of the ash fall to the ground amongst the perfect, blood red leaves of the maple. The darip lawn is the city and the fallen leaves are the buildings and lost twigs are the roads and the many ants are the people. Clearly visible despite the early morning fog are the :Jrestigious inner city apartments with the slave driven queen ant driving in her Audi to the front door.
On the south side of town are the rows of council housing slums the unemployed, worker ants suffering inside. Between the two sides is a public park. The park is belt where the prevailing wind does not place the leaves. The park is clean of protest, discrimination, and conflict. At least until the lawnmower comes along and spreads debris all over, sparking protest among the ants and the city is left in ruins. Claire Nuttall - Year 9 The King I look up, the clear blue sky is plastered with red, gold, yellow and bright orange that fills my mind. The sun seeps through the rays roughing my face as I look up into the majestic red oak. The King softly sways as the breeze flows through this arms, like a gently stream shivering through rocks. It sings a melody of harmony and freedom, a song scattered across the air, filtering through my mind. The court bows to their King as young maidens float through the air, coiling, coiling until they land at his feet. The morning is the chirp of a sparrow, the laughter of a small boy, the leap of a dancer gliding through the air. The morning is peace. Rachel Taylor - Year 9 Liquid Gold
I love the feel of the wet sand squishing and squelching between my toes as I dig my fee in to cool them off after running on the sizzling sand, scorching my feet and turning them as red as lobsters. The cliffs glare down at all the people, jealous that they can't join in with all the fun. Evening draws near and the breeze gets an icy edge to it which nips and bites at the exposed arms and legs sending shivers down the backbones of little children. Their parents wish them away to take the them into their warm beds.
The sun sorrowfully sinks down behind the hillsand a dark shadow is cast over the beach until the mood and the stars come out of hiding out from behind he clouds and cast a luminous glow over the water. The waves catch the light, twinkle, then roll away into the mysteries of the night. Alex Gallagher - Year 9 Walking on the beach The footprint is a bomb in the untouched surface Another is planted and another until there's a long pattern of huge holes in the line across the now disturbed surface the sorceror slashes his wand across the bed again and again angry and restless. The gloomy sky is as gray as a worn out concrete path, which, hundreds of people have walked on, over and over again. The howling ghost grabs the sun bleached tussock, and yanks it from side to side, again and again. I smell the sent of mysterious pasts and unknown futures as I turn and walk back the way I came, planting bomb after bomb after bomb.
The suns rays push up, bubbling over the horizon, spreading a pink and orange haze across the dark velvety water turning it to liquid gold. The bright and cheery sun rises in the sky and looks down upon the land, it winks at the water and sprinkles fairy dust on the tips of each dancing wave. A fresh, salty sea smell is picked up off the water and carried to the beach by the warm, cheeky summer breeze that twists and turns, ruffles the hair of beachgoers, carries their floopy straw hats off and sets them down miles away. The water runs up the beach, chases the sand and nibbles at its toes.
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Walking on the Beach I leap out of the car like a jack in the box, Running through the pine trees and over sand dunes. With tussock like prickly carpet scratching at my eager legs, Which can't wait to see the sea, like the blue of a summer sky. Just one more sand hill, like the last dollar you have left, unwilling to be spent, but worth every cent. ST MARGARET'SCOLLEGE MAGAZINE1998
CreativeWriting cont ... The beach stretching away like the road of life, facing an erect lighthouse whose large presence dominatesthe beauty.
With more blue than you every thought possible. Occasionallya family, to enjoy a relaxed picnic. Or a dog frolicking in the surf, like a spring lamb, Chasing the seagulls, overhead circling like an electric fan. People paddling and walking arm in arm, Soaking in the beauty and breathing in the tang of salt. Which comes from the lapping waves, that bubbles like lemonande and covers the footprints.
Everythingis still, yet all is moving. The kids with their sand castles, shells and bird feathers, the dead gnarled driftwood and the rose pink crab shells. And the thoughts in my mind, of a place in the world, that is one of a kind. by Katie Wylie - Year 9
Takaka Clear, blue skies, distorted by a glaring sun and whirling sandstorms Tussocksswept onto extraordinary sand hills, waving and dancing in the strong, continuous wind Rippling sands like the bed of a gushing braided river Rocks left bare and smooth from the centuries of sand bias ing through the valley Huge rocks scatter the edge of the sea forming caves with swirling water rushing in and out Waves attacking the beach with all its force, trying to cover it with its white foam and blue-green water Black-backed seagulls crying in protest, roaringwilildforcing them backwards, deeper and deeper into the luscious green valley Skin stingingwith the force of the sand whipping every inc of your body, eyes tight shut and weeping. Feet dragging a tired body out of the wind and into the calm, serene bush taking you home, home to warmth, soft breezes a d a relaxing atmosphere. Kelly Egan - Year 9
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Walking on the Beach The sand swirling softly around your fet like illusions of people stretched in the sand. The waves lapping gently, licking the shore, like a person in the desert thirsting for water. The wind so soft, like a veil of air ruffling the tussock. The children on the dunes like flecks of colour all mixing together. Laughs tossed in the air like confetti, falling upon the ears of those around. The kelp and the shells under your feet. Shells of crabs, who, like ancient wariours seem to have lost their armour. The scent of sea air, invading your head, like probing fingers. A walk on the beach, one of the most beautiful places on earth. Danielle Le Prevost - Year 9
1998 Myers Cup Speech Competition By Lyn Kennedy Year after year we are amazed and delighted by the strength, stamina and immense goodwill shown by all the participants in this schoolwide, compulsory competition. On Tuesday 19 May, after completing the Cross Country course in Hagley Park in the afternoon, our finalists presented themselves in the Chapel at 7.00pm for the grand finale. A very receptive audience of family and friends were charmed, challenged and informed as the various speakers led us through their ideas about the Perfect Man, winning Lotto, the social disease called Conformity and so on ... Our judge, Mrs Anne Elstob, praised our school's philosophy of placing so much emphasis on this essential skill and art of Public Speaking. It was wonderful to hear so many intelligent young women speak so convincingly. The 1998 winners: Myers Cup Elizabeth Wylie - Y13 Gosset Cup Charlotte Nell - Y11 Toomer Trophy Katie Wylie - Y9 Primary School Prize Michelle Souster -Y6 Special thanks to Miss J Kerr, Sarah Bowles and the Chamber Choir whose beautifully prepared renditions of "The Stuttering Lovers" and the Elizabethan madrigal "All creatures now are merry minded" capped our celebration most appropriately. Thanks also to Susannah Williams for her gentle, persuasive commentary as "mistress of ceremonies" a difficult job well done. Congratulations to the section winners, all the students who took part in the classroom rounds and to their teachers for bringing the girls to these fine standards once again. Here is the text of Elizabeth Wylie's winning speech: The Garden of Eden is mentioned in Old Testament books as a place of extreme fertility. The Amazon Jungle is situated in South America and covers 2.7 million square miles of land. The Internet - Garden or Jungle? The Internet - Eden or Amazon? If your gardening ability is anything like mine you'll pull out the "weeds" and then, two weeks later, wonder why your bulbs haven't flowered yet. Bearing this in mind, to me, my garden closely resembles a jungle, but for the purposes of clarification I'll define them both. A garden is a cultivated area for growing flowers or vegetables. A jungle is a tangled collection of plants, a place of bewildering complexity. Literally the internet is neither a garden nor a jungle. On the internet you will not see a rose bush flowering next to a petunia, with pig poo on the soil to enhance their growth. Nor will you see a python curled tightly around a vine with the sunlight completely blocked out by the overgrown treetops. But the Internet is a network of computer links which allows computer users to connect with computers all over the world. A place of amazing, bewildering complexity - a system of mindboggling proportions. It is a world wide web of information, advertising and entertainment. A web of intrigue which is there 24 hours a day, ready for anybody looking for a good "surf". It does not sleep, it does not take time out and it does not observe public holidays. It is accessible
365 days of the year to anyone with a modem. The Net, as it is casually known, is, as yet, uncensored and is therefore unbiased and completely raw, meaning the surfer must not only avoid the things they'd rather not know about, but must also separate the fact from the fiction. You can access anything from the most recent deep space images to pornography; Leonardo's fan club to the latest, up-to-the-minute information on cloning which, in Leonardo's case may not be considered a bad or immoral thing. You can find a penpal, have a quick chat in a "private room" - you can even get married over the Internet (although it may be a little hard to consummate the relationship). The Net is a jungle - in the metaphoric sense of the word. It is a baffling collection of complex websites - a system which, in its entirety, is incomprehensibly massive. It is not cultivated or restricted for the purposes of creating aesthetically pleasing rose bushes - it is wild, untamed and is growing uncontrollably. It sounds like a disease but it isn't- it's the internet - perhaps the most amazing and ingenious creation of this decade. It is a fountainof knowledge, an almost literally, bottomless pit of entertainment. You can find out anything, talk to anyone, join any club, all while sitting at your computer in Christchurch. It's almost scary. Many people have no idea of just how big the Internet actually is. This may be due to the fact that very few statistics exist. The Internet is a system that is very hard to control and monitor. At any one time theremay be thousands of people using different facets of the Internet - a lot of people accessing information. Yetfor some reason it always works. There is never a foul-up, except the odd bit of mis-sent e-mail. T e Net is impressive, perhaps even formidable. Stop and think of the scale that the system works on, the e ceptional number of links, terminals, modems and computers involved in such a network. Stop and think also about the things that one may accidentally find on the Net. It is not uncommon to stumble across the "predator" of the Internet jungle be it religious, sexual, political or otherwise - they are out there - the people in our society that have slightly different views. Then there's the violence - like videos of people being mutilated by dogs, bears, steamrollers; and the pornography - which may be pleasing to some but is sure to be offensive to others. These are the poisonous weeds of the Internet jungle. But, as in any jungle, the weeds and predators make up only a slight proportion of the whole - there are many other harmless trees and vines out there. Think garden and you think pretty little flowers in rows, all colour co-ordinated with trimmed grass edges and no weeds. A fountain in one corner of the lawn and a bird feeder hanging from the apple tree. Think jungle and a much different image springs to mind. Trees, vines and plants so dense you can't see five feet around you. Mosquitoes large enough to be mistaken for hawks and that's before we even mention the tigers. Now, to you, which does the Internet more closely resemble: Granny's little garden out the back of her apartment, or an untamed rainforest somewhere in Brazil? The Internet, in my opinion, is the Amazon of cyberspace. by Elizabeth Wylie - Y13 ST MARGARET'SCOLLEGEMAGAZINE1998
Mathematics St Margaret's girls have been active and successful in a number of different mathematics competitions this year. They started with the National Bank Competition in April. Anneke Cockrell (Y9) and Marissa Johnpillai (Y11) received Top 30 in New Zealand awards, while Jenna Rennie (Y9), Sumin Ahn and Felicity Roake (Y10), and Libby Crawford and Lara Rennie (Y11) gained Merit Awards. In June the senior students sat the Eton Press Mathematics Competition. Elle Ji and Lara Rennie gained Top 100 certificates. In the annual Cantamath competition we gained an excellent sixth place in the Year 9 Teams competition and Annabelle Hanafin earned an Excellence Award in the 3D category. Lisa Kim and Anneke Cockrell were Highly Commended in this category, while
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Kimberley Taylor received a Highly Commended with her 20 entry. In the Australian Mathematics Competition we gained 72 credits. The top 15% of students were awarded Distinction. They were: Janet Lee, Esther Lee, Hannah Hsu, Marissa Johnpillai, Lara Rennie, Libby Crawford, Serena Mak, Beth Lawson, Bohee Kim, Sarah Tinomy, Beth Glasson, Ching Hsu, Catherine Wall, Caroline Hornibrook, Sumin Ahn, Jenna Rennie, Kelly Egan, Claire Nutall, Annabelle Hanafin, Catherine Rutherford, Yiang Jung, Sophie Tapper. Vivian Lu and Anneke Cockrell gained places in the top 0.3% of students which was an outstanding achievement.
Sports Council Seacond Row - Miss Chris Arthur, Hannah Rae, Prue Graham, Susie Cottrell, Gretchen Graham, Blaise Clouston. Front Row - Elizabeth Day, Kate McQuilkin, Lucinda Thatcher, Rosie Jones, Anna Dooley.
1998 proved to be an extremely busy year for the Sports Council. The first term is always the most hectic with Swimming Sports and Athletics Sports within a short period of time. Both proved to be very successful, with all involved having lots of fun and showing fantastic house spirit. The Sports Council were happy to clinch victory over the Staff in the relay. May it continue! Summer Quad was hosted by Rangi Ruru this year. Term Two kept us busy with Cross Country, Houseday and Inter-House Tennis. All of these events were highly enjoyable and show that sport is thriving at St Margaret's College for all ages and abilities. House Day ran very smoothly with the introduction of Petanque, to involve even more students than ever. Term Three included Quad hosted by St Hilda's in Dunedin. It was great to see the parental support which is thoroughly appreciated and essential to the success of such events. Winter Tournament involved the First Eleven Hockey Team going to Auckland, the Second Eleven Hockey Team in Christchurch and the A Netball Team to lnvercargill.
Wednesday and Saturday competitions saw many teams entered, with all teams tr ing hard, showing excellent sportsmanship and most importantly having fun. An important job for the Sports Council is awarding Colours, Pockets, Fairplay and other certificates. It's encouraging to see the numberof awards presented especially for Fairplay, Most Valuable Player, Most Improved awards, in an increasing range of sports. Our Head of Sport, Miss Arthur, was a ay for a portion of Term Three and one realises the considerable time and effort she puts into sport to ensure it is running smoothly. So I would liketo thank her, the other staff who coach and manage teams, parents and the other members of the Sports Council who have been tremendous in giving up a lot of their free time. Lucinda Thatcher Head of Sport
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Aerobics Back Row - RebeccaEarl, Greer Howat, Anna Hedley, ElizabethReid, Elise Purcell, MichaelaDavis, SophieTapper. Front Row - Abbie Leech, GeorgieGuild, Lucy Campbell,Anna Clark-Hall, Hannah Aubrey, Annabelle Hanafin. Absent - Ms Chambers
This year began with a hiss and a roar. Preparations for this year's events began one month into the first term, when Erica Shalders, 'New Zealand Pairs and Individual Champion' and international competitor, offered to take the girls on a ten week training course. Erica has been competing at an international level since she was thirteen and she brought a vast range of knowledge and experience to our girls. This meant that our competitors were able to build on their strength, flexibility and routines early. This year we had three pairs entered in the South Island Competition. They included; Michaela Davis, Lucy Chambell, Elizabeth Reid, Debbie Hopkins, Annabelle Hannafin, and Georgie Guild. Liz Reid and Debbie Hopkins competed in the 'Under 16 Novice Pairs', where they presented an amusing and flirtatious routine - unfortunately they did not make it through to the finals.
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where they gained third place, an excellent achievement, which qualified them for Nationals in Wellington. With the choreography and support of Stephanie Eagleton, Michaela and Lucy performed a strong and exciting display, against tough competition in the 'Under 18 Open Pairs'. They clinched third place, also qualifying them for the National Competition. This year we were able to offer our first aerobics pocket to Lucy Chambell and hope that it will be possible to give out more pockets in the future. Aerobics is an addictive and exhilarating sport of strength, flexibility, and presentation. It provides the opportunity to meet so many talented people and is an excellent way to improve fitness, most importantly though, it is fun! A huge thank you to all the parents, friends, and especially to Miss Chambers, for their support and administration over this past year and good luck to those students who take up the aerobics challenge in 1999. Rebecca Earl
Athletics Back Row - Jane Tiller,Tiffany Robertson,BridgetLee, Anna Scarlet,Susie Cottrell, FionaMorgan, Kate McQuilkin. Third Row - Alicia Forbes,Amanda Sturge,Abbie Whiting, SarahKeith, Hannah Rae, Alison van Polanen, RosieJones, CharlotteOakley. SecondRow - Miss Chris Arthur, Mandy Dalziel, RosinaCater, Alex Macfarlane, Hannah Dillon, Felicity Redfern, SarahRusbridge, BrigitMurray, Alice McElrea. Front Row - Nadine Engel, GeorginaGuild, CatherineWhall, Annie Robinson,RosieTodhunter,MelanieBurr, Amy Shanks, VictoriaWigzell, Megan O'Neil.
Athletics this year has yet again been very successful at St Margaret's. We started off with a great day on the 9th March at the School Athletic Sports. Yet again, team spirit and good sportsmanship which we are renowned for, came through. On March 17 we had Prelims for the Canterbury Secondary Schools Championships. There were many participants and they represented the school well. On Saturday 21 March those who had got in the finals represented the school at the finals day. This was a successful day with many good results. A highlight being a win in the last event of the day, in the Open 4 x 400m Relay.
On March 27, a team of 11 girls travelled down to lnvercargill to compete at the South Island Secondary Schools Athletic Championships. This was again a successful day. Melanie Burr won her 1500m race and Catherine Wall won her 3000m race and this time, we were placed 2nd in the Open Girls 4 x 400m Relay. I'd like to thank Mr Belcher, Mrs Bronwyn Oakley and Mrs Gretchen Redfern who accompanied the team. I'd like to congratulate Catherine Wall, Melanie Burr and Felicity Redfern for receiving their pockets. I'd also like to thank my Vice Captain, Alicia Forbes and Mrs Belcher who have also been a great help. Charlotte Oakley ST MARGARET'SCOLLEGE MAGAZINE1998
Badminton
Badminton Second Row - Julia van Essen, Janet Lee, Emma Paynter, Morag Ayers. Front Row - FlorenceLim, Kate Mills, Emma Griffith, Jennifer Lo
Badminton has had a lot happening this year with a lot of new people joining in the fun. It is great how many more people are realising the enjoyment that you can get out of badminton. This year we had three teams, all in the B Grade. The A Team did well, only losing two games in the whole season, and our other teams made up of many new-comers had an enjoyable time putting their new found skills to the test. In August the A Badminton Team went with other teams from St Margaret's College, to compete in
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the Quadrangular Tournament in Dunedin. In this competition we came second, Columba College taking the first placing. We were all very proud of achieving this, even though the next day some of us had multiple blisters! This year has definitely been a year of getting students into the sport and helping people learn the techniques and skills that Badminton involves.
Back Row - Sonia Kumada,JessicaFulton, Anna Scarlett, Alicia Forbes,JulieVernon, Hayley Boyd. Third Row - Mr David Fortune,Amanda Sturge,Annabel Chamber Laura-JeanEmson, Kate Davidson,LailaBeckman, Meg Parkinson. SecondRow - Hannah Rae, Elizabeth-SarahPrescot,Elizabeth Fellows,SameenaGill, Gemma Aitken, SamanthaDuncan, ElizabethHogg, RosieJones. FrontRow - Annisha Vasu, Mandy Dalzial,KatherineKleis, Alex Brownlee,Lisa Towner,Abbie Leech, Kim Mather.
BasketballA Back Row - HannahRae, Alicia Forbes,Anna Scarlett, Kate Davidson, RosieJones. Front Row - Annabel Chambers, Alex Brownlee,Laila Beckman, Laura-JeanEmson, Kirsten Meyer.
The '98 season has been a very successful one for the A basketball team despite the team being extremely short in numbers, often only having one or two players on the bench! We started the season with games in Ashburton and Timaru, and while we may have lost both games the team played very well against some tough opposition. The secondary schools competition on Friday nights started superbly, we beat last years winners of division two in one of our grading games! We were placed in division two and with such a strong team we lost only a few games throughout the whole season. Unfortunately we narrowly missed out on making the final, but 3rd place was a very respectable result. Congratulations to the team for the great performance and putting in 100% effort each game. We had two players this year in Canterbury U18 regional teams, Hannah Rae and Laura-Jean Emson. Laura-Jean went on to
represent the Canterbury U 18 team in the national tournament in Auckland. This year we entered a Year 9 and a Year 10 team in the Friday night competition for the first time, it was great to see so much improvement and enthusiasm over the season, we hope to see some of you in the A team next year! Thanks to Mr Fortune and Miss Harvey for coaching the Year 9 team and to Laura-Jean Emson and Kate Davidson for coaching and helping out with Year 10 team. Also many thanks to Geoff for coaching us again this year and Mr Belcher for his relaxed approach to refereeing. Finally thanks to Christ's College for the use of their gym for practices. Good luck to everyone playing next year which will hopefully be another successful season. Hannah Rae ST MARGARET'SCOLLEGEMAGAZINE1998
Cricket
Cricket Back Row - Annabel Chambers,PaulinaNeas, Lucy Spencer,StephanieWalker, SarahFellows,Alison van Polanen,Natalie Mason. SecondRow - Mr Brian Woods, Hannah Rae, Emma Griffiths, Kim Shears,BridgetTopp, ElizabethFellows,MoniqueHowat, Mrs Lyn Kennedy. Front Row - Alicia Hoare, Alicia Prankherd,CandiceGarthwaite,Abby Kingston,SerenaClark, Laura Anderson, Anna Milne.
Cricket 1st Eleven Back Row - Hannah Rae, CandiceGarthwaite,Kim Shears,Alison van Polanen,PaulinaNeas, Annabel Chambers. Front Row - Anna Milne, Abby Kingston,Emma Griffiths,Alicia Prankherd,Alicia Hoare.
This season has produced mixed results and while not winning many games, we certainly are on the road, showing strong improvement. We began the first half of the year with two teams, but due to a lack of numbers in the second half of the year, we were only able to produce one team, but it has given everyone an opportunity to play at top level school cricket. It is also a team showing a lot of potential, including Annabel Chambers with the ball and Emma Griffiths with bat and ball. With a little more time, St Margaret's could STMARGARET'SCOLLEGE MAGAZINE1998
become a very competitive force in the A Grade Competition. Thanks to Vicki Burtt for coaching us this year and thanks to Mrs Kennedy our official scorer, and Mr Woods for his umpiring. I look forward to seeing everyone, plus a few more, next year and hope to see continued enthusiasm and even more success. Hannah Rae
CrossCountry
CrossCountry Davidsan, BackRow- AnnekeCockerell,HannahRae,BridgitLee,OliviaNell, AmandaEgden,KirstyPaterson,TiffanyRobertson,Georgina HannahDillon,LucyJames. I ThirdRow- Alex Brownlee,AbbyKingston,FredaHarper,SarahRusbridge, SarahLetham,AnnabelleChambers,Anna Clark-Hall,MelanieBurr,JuliaBristed. SecondRow- SusieCottrell(ViceCaptain),MissChrisArthur,PhoebeGibbons,CharlotteYoung,LucindaThatcher,OliviaBell,CatherineWall,RosieTodhunter, JenniferSutton,PippyFrench,KateHeveldt,Alisonvan Polanen(Captain). FrontRow- MeganO'Neill,MandyDalziel,NadineEngel, HannahAlbrey,GeorgieGuild,BrookWilliams,JuliaWaghorn,GemmaZust,Anna Cloustan.
This year's Cross Country, held in mid May after a previous postponement, saw a lot of enthusiasm and determination from the school. Again it was compulsory for the whole school to enter either the competitive run or the 2km fun run. This year saw over 250 people choosing to run in the competitive race and the day went well - aside from a marshal on the 2km course misunderstanding directions and sending runners the wrong way! Congratulations to all who ran and the following people who won their races: U14 Junior Intermediate Senior
Rosie Todhunter Catherine Wall Melanie Burr Amanda Egden
Shortly after the school Cross Country, the Canterbury Interschool Cross Country Championships were held at Hagley Park in cold conditions. However, this did not deter our 40 runners and there were some outstanding performances with some runners finishing in the top ten. Results were as follows: Individuals Catherine Wall Melanie Burr Sarah Letham
1st Junior 3rd Intermediate 4th Junior
Amanda Egden Hannah Aubrey
5th Senior 9th Junior
Teams U14 Junior Intermediate Senior
5th 2nd 2nd 2nd
Following this, the National Secondary Schools Cross Country Championships were held at Hagley Park in June. St Margaret's entered a strong team of 15 runners and the experience gained running at such an event was i valuable. With an excess of 400 runners in each age our athletes competed commendably. Most athletes placed in the top half of their field with Catherine Wall coming a well deserved 19th in the Junior Division. St Margaret's had one competitor enter the road race (due to the timing of the Holidays). Catherine Wall again dominated the field to take the Junior Road Race title. Finally thanks to Susie Cottrell for her assistance, and the Sports Council and PE Department for the excellent organisation of the Cross Country. Alison van Polanen
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Cycling
Cycling Alison van Polanen, Catherine Wall, MrJohn Kerr.
Cycling at St Margaret's College continues to thriveand 1998 has seen us consolidate the shift towardsmulti-sport made last year. The girls have continued to compete on the road with Catherine Wall and Alison van Polanen regularly racing in the Canterbury lnterschools Cycling series. Catherine showed herself to be particularlyadept at time trials, winning several of theseevents and placing well in the road races to
eventually come second in the series points competition. Alison also worked hard at time trialling, even 'stoking' for our teacher in charge, Mr John Kerr, in tandem time trials organised by the Canterbury Time Trials Association. Both of these girls have been very competitive in both multisports and cycling and going into term four they have a full programe ahead of them.
lee Hockey
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Equestrian
Equestrian LindaLightfoot- Manager,Olivia Gerve on McGinty McGee, Anna Headley on Pomahaka, BridgetMurdochon ImperialEve, Nicola Griggon Mr Whippy
1998 saw a number of students competing in various equestrian disciplines. The year started out with Sophie Kebell being selected for the South Island Young Rider Team for Showjumping. Nicola Grigg was reserve for the Ashburton/ South Canterbury/North Otago Area Trials Team. Olivia Gerve was 2nd reserve for the Canterbury Area Trials Team and Bridget Murdoch was reserve for the Canterbury Area Dressage Team.
The day started off well with the green team leading the Dressage and blue team placed 5th. Cross Country went according to plan with very few faults. The Green team was leading when coming into the show jumping, but a few faults caused a drop in placings. St Margaret's held the tradition, excelling in the turnout. It was great to see the younger riders coming through and everybody enjoying their day.
Inter-secondary
The Overall Placings were: Green Team 4th Blue Team 6th
One Day Horse Trial
On Sunday 16th August at McLeans Island St Margaret's had two very experienced eventing teams. Green Team Olivia Gerve Anna Hedley Bridget Murdoch Nicola Grigg
McGinty McGee Pomahaka Imperial Eve Mr Whippy
Blue Team Lucy Stockton Debbie Hopkins Kelly Skurr Gemma Grigg
Penny Lane Mickles Magic Arc Royal Edition
Reserves Hannah Richie Murphys Law Claudia Vavasour Time and Tell
Turn Out Placings were: Green Team 1st Blue Team 2nd
School One Day Horse Trial This year the School ODHT was not held due to wet conditions causing grounds to be unavailable. Next year it is likely to be held in the first term to avoid this happening again. We look toward to seeing many young riders taking part in this event. Lastly I would like to thank Mrs Lightfoot and my Vice Captain, Kelly Skurr for all the hard work put in during the year. Good luck for ne~year Bridget Murdoch ST MARGARET'S COLLEGE MAGAZINE 1998
Gymnastics
Gymnastics Back Row - PhillipaRussell,Kate McQuilkin, BrianaSauer, Beth Lawson, Hannah Dillon, FionaMorgan. Second Row - JessicaGoodson, Sarah Letham, Abbie Whiten, Felicity Redfern, Yvette Wiig, Mrs Sam Fazio-Smith. Front Row - Wendy Duncan, Anna Hampton, Julia Bristed, Gemma Zust, Annie Robinson, KathrineRutherford.
This year the St Margaret's College gymnastics team aimed to clean up the annual Canterbury Inter-School Competition. Leading up to the competition, the two teams, one beginner and one intermediate, practised regularly and even had a couple of weekend practices. On the 4th of August, ten of us headed to the competition held at OEII. Everyone put in a great amount of effort and once again we won both the beginner and intermediate sections. The beginners team of Rebecca Solomon, Abbie Whiten and Olivia Bell achieved great results for their first competition: Rebecca
1st Floor 1st Vault 2nd Overall
Abbie
1st Bar 3rd Overall
Olivia
2nd Vault 5th Overall
The Intermediate team of Hannah Dillon, Jessica Goodsen, Beth Lawson and Catherine Rutherford also achieved excellent results: Hannah
3rd Floor 2nd Beam 1St= Vault 2nd Overall
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Jessica
2nd Bar 2nd Floor 3rd Overall
Beth
1st Floor 3rd Beam 4th=Overall 4th=Overall
Catherine
This year we started a gym club on Thursday lunch hours. Here, thirty girls from the Intermediate School have been coming along to work for badges. The level of skill among these intermediate girls is heartening to see, and their enthusiasm has been great. I would like to thank all the gymnasts and most importantly, the coaches for their dedication and commitment to the sport of gymnastics this year. I would also like to make a big thank you to Mrs Fazio-Smith for all the time and effort she has put into coaching and administrating gymnastics this year, we will be sad to see you leave. Kate McQuilkin
Life Saving (Monica Thacker) Back Row - Amanda Sturge, Andrea van Schreven,Jessicavan Schreven, Emma James, Blaise Clouston. Front Row - Lucy Bowker, BridgitMurray, Kate Appleley (Captain), Harriet Oswald, Emma Wyeth.
This year Lifesaving had, as usual, a large number of participants involved in working towards badges. There was a 100% pass rate, which was all due to the strong dedication and commitment of the lifesavers and their instructors.
close third and the 'B' Team was placed eighth. The girls endured the intense training sessions led by the "hard on the outside, soft in the middle," Neil Lanyon. Our sincere thanks to you Neil, who yet again sacrificed his time and energy to help us prepare for the competition.
We had a record number of nine students who all passed the Distinction Award - the highest award obtainable at school level. A lot of work went into this, with many early mornings and after school practices, so it was a superb effort.
I would also like to thank my Vice Captain, Brigit Murray for her help and support throughout the season.
The Monica Thacker teams spent many cold, early mornings practising to compete for the Monica Thacker Shield. The 'A' Team came a
Good luck to next year's teams and to those who plan to sit the Distinction Award. Kate Apperley
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Hockey
Hockey 1st XI Back Row: Miss Chris Arthur, RebeccaCrutchley,MillieCottrell, Olivia Nell, Jessicavan Schreven,Kirsty Paterson,Kate Studholme, BrigitMurray, Anna Doole FrontRow : RosieTodhunter,FredaHarper, BlaiseClouston (C.), LucindaThatcher(V.C.), HannahAubrey, JuliaGiblin
1997 sa a large increase in the number of hockey players. St Margaret's entered eight teams in various competitions, four of which were on turf, which is very lucky as nowadays there is a huge demand for this surface. This year saw St Margaret's College combining 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 National Tournament in Carterton, which proved to be
better 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've done just that reaching the final of First Grade (still to be played). One of the highlights of the year for us was winning Quad Tournament - being undefeated something that we've never been able to do, at our time playing hockey for St Margaret's. These things would not have been possible without the amazing help of 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 practises, they've been there 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 of St Margaret's Hockey and wish everyone the best for next year. Blaise Clouston and Brigit Murray
disappointing for the team, as the season began
Fourth Grade Hockey The 1998 season proved to be a very successful one for the St Margaret's 4th Grade Hockey Team finishing runners-up in their grade. Closely contested games against strong opponents, Hornby, who we lost to twice and won against once, proved to be very exciting for both spectators and players. As the season progressed, our team all improved and this became evident as we drew out some big scores against our opposition. Regular practices and fitness sessions in the second term ST MARGARET'SCOLLEGEMAGAZINE 1998
under the guidance of Mrs Laney, Miss Arthur or Tania (coach) ensured our fitness and skill levels were good enough to meet the demands of our weekly games. The team enjoyed a fun, yet competitive season of hoe ey, thanks to Miss Arthur, Mrs Laney and Tania giving us their assistance and knowledge. The team would also like to thank Ms Rod for her suppo t (and a special thanks for the coffee and baking which she provided to the coaches and subs on the sideline in times of stress!)
Hockey U16 Back Row - Holly Campbell,EmilyJackson, Andrea van Schreven,KellyTarrant. SecondRow - BridgitTopp,JuliaYoungman, Amanda Spiers,CharlotteLaney, RosieTodhunter,Mrs Trudy Keys. Front Row - Nadine Engel, HannahAudbrey, Robyn Harwarden,KatieWylie, Anna Clouston.
Grass Hockey Back Row - JessicaEllerm, ebeccaYule, ClaireGeorge,Joanna Zwart. SecondRow - FredaHarper(Coach), SamanthaDuncan, Catherine FrontRow - HarrietOswald, Hayley Boyd, Abbie Whiten, Gemma Grigg,Fiona Morgan, BridgetReynish.
Hockey 2nd XI Back Row - KirstenMeyer, BridgetTopp, EmilyJackson,Gemma Grigg, Jane Tiller,Robyn Hawarden,Miss Rod FrontRow - Holly Campbell, Alison van Polanen, Penny Todhunter, FelicityRedfern, Gemma Zust Absent - Andrea van Schreven, Anna Clouston, Nadine Engel, Kelly Tarrant ST MARGARET'SCOLLEGEMAGAZINE 1998
Netball A Back Row - Mrs S Pratley,BridgetLee, Prue Graham, Libby Crawford, PoppyShallard,Amy Mill Front Row - Hannah Rae, Susie Williams(V.C.), GretchenGraham (C) Ping Morgan, SarahRushbridge
Netball at St Margaret's College had another very successful season. Strength is evident at all age groups with younger netballers showing great enthusiasm. In the Wednesday competition for the A Grade, the A Team won their division, while the B Team were 6th. In the C Grade, the D Team came a credible 4th and the Year 9 Grade (our L team), came in 2nd. In the Saturday competition we had both the A and B senior teams competing in the U 19 grade against Christchurch's top school teams. This was a grand achievement in itself as this competition is at a very competitive level. In the second part of the season, the A team won their section of Second A grade, winning the chance to play off for Senior Reserve next year, but narrowly lost against Halswell. Also displaying credible performances was the 4th Form A Team, who won their section in the U16 Grade. The Senior D Team also won their sectioCl of the Second School Grade. Well done to all girls who competed in these competitions. St Margaret's up and coming netballers were recognised with players making it through to Canterbury age group trials. These girls were: ST MARGARET'SCOLLEGEMAGAZINE 1998
U15; Rebecca Solomon, Alex Brownlee and Anna McCormack, U 17; Libby Crawford, Geordie Davidson and Anna Scarlet and U 19; Gretchen Graham, Hannah Rae and Bridget Lee. Geordie Davidson and Anna Scarlet made it through into the U17 team and Gretchen Graham and Hannah Rae made it through into the U 19 team. This shows the strength coming up through the ranks. Finally, the A Team finished off the season 6th, in a highly successful South Island Secondary Schools Tournament in tropical lnvercargill. This year was the first back in the A Grade after making the finals of B Grade last year. Going in seeded 31 out of 32 teams, we came a credible 13th, being one of two Christchurch schools in the top half of A Grade. This was an awesome achievement, especially beating St Hilda's, our Quad rivals. A big thank you must go out to all the dedicated coaches and managers who spent many a frosty morning at Hagley Park cheering their teams on. Netball just wouldn't succeed without you. A special thank you also to Mrs Prattley, for her commitment to netball at St Margaret's - your work is much appreciated. Gretchen Graham (Netball Captain)
Netball B Back Row - Alicia Forbes,AnnabelleGardner,Anna Scarlett, Laura-JeanEmson. Front Row - Quan-LingChew, JosieScandrett,Kate Davidson, Tiffany Robertson,GeorginaDavison
Netball 4A Back Row-: BridgetJones, SarahO'Keefe, KateTwomey Front Row - PhillipaKay, Angela Lapthome, Lucy James, Lu Susie Williams(V.C.), GretchenGraham(C) PingMorgan, SarahRushbridge
Netball 3A Back Row - RebekaRaiwalui,PietaGray, Sonia Kumada. Front Row - Penny Gordon, ClaudiaVavasour,MelanieBegg, Mandy Dalziel,Julia Waghom.
Netball Ul6 Back Row - Mrs S Pratley,Alana Benny, BridgetTopp, ElizabethReid,JosephineScandrett FrontRow - Qwan-LingChew, VictoriaWigzell,Odatte Hurle, JulietVirtue, Jenna Rennie
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Rowing
Rowing
BackRow- BridgetReynish,DebbieOscroft,RebeccaHyde,Amy Mill,KirstyPaterson,KateLetham,BethGlasson. ThirdRow- GemmaAitken,RosieJones, VictoriaShallard,SarahHill,BethLawson,Anna Hedley,LisaReynolds,AliceMcElrea SecondRow- MrsTrudyKeys,AmandaEgden,JenniferSutton,PrueMcKenzie,AmandaSpiers,CairreGeorge,Jo Zwart,LucyMcElrea,MissChrisArthur. FrontRow- PhoebeGibbons,JessicaBradbury, AnnieRobinson,Anna Clark-Hall,HayleyCook,Jenny Simpson,Olivia Bell,EmmaHopkins. Absent- SophieCullen
The 1997/1998 rowing season began with a new outlook on what we, (the rowers) perceived as fitness. Little did we know that at the beginning of the season Mrs Laney, Mrs Keys and Miss Arthur had devised a plan which would make us into super-fit athletes. This plan, much to our disappointment, meant more runs around good old Hagley Park, more ergs and more circuits, not to mention rowing as well. This new fitness programme surprised us all, and I could only imagine what the novices were thinking, "What have I got myself into?" or "I knew I shouldn't have let her talk me into this." Our new coaches were also a surprise. The new mixture of adult faces included a choral singer, a Porn and a girl who sounded like she had got her sports confused as she was introduced to us by the name of 'Skate'. They, combined with Mrs Keys, Miss Arthur, Mrs Laney and Paul Westbury, produced an 'oarsome' team who worked with the rowers really well. Training camp was initially frightening, but once the erg tests and seat racing were over we all had an enjoyable time rowing, bike riding, and jumping off the bridge into the swimming hole STMARGARET'SCOLLEGE MAGAZINE1998
below which proved to be the easiest way to cool down after a long day. Generally the weather treated us well and we returned back to Christchurch confident and ready to compete in our set crews. Training at Kerr's Reach was great (as always). The average day generally started off with James singing one of his favourite hymns, which was always a stimulating beginning. On the water, the wind which occasionally caused crashes, often followed with a little light verbal communication, and the weed, which led to the introduction of a bearded man driving the weed-eater at all hours of the day, allowed for a little extra entertainment. Regular regattas such as the Christchurch Secondary Schools Regatta and the Mac's Regatta produced nerves, exhaustion, and fun rolled into one, not to mention the stress which often occurred over the rigging of boats, a missing number, or a missing rower. The season culminated in the last and biggest regatta we had been working towards - The Maadi Cup. This regatta involved schools all over NZ who this year travelled to Lake Ruataniwha to compete for the event.
The week started off pretty grimly. Due to bad weather we were unable to race heats. This weather continued to be disruptive, but eventually the regatta was able to be squeezed together enabling all finals to be completed. All crews did exceptionally well by gaining a record achievement for St. Margaret's College every rower won a medal, and we won the second highest number of medals per school. The U19 crew of Amanda Egden, Prue Graham, Amy Mill, Lucy McElrea and cox, Annie Robinson, were also chosen to compete in Australia in the Pan Pacific Rowing Championships. Several U 19 crews from New Zealand joined us; Rangi Ruru, Christ College, Southland Boy's High and St. Peter's, to name a few. St. Margaret's College did very well gaining third place in the U 19 Fours and second place in the U 19 Eights which was achieved by rowing with four girls from Hawkes Bay. The trip was an
amazing experience and was a brilliant way to finish our season of rowing for St. Margaret's. For Amanda, Prue and Amy, the season was not over - days later they travelled up to Cambridge to trial for the World Junior Championship. Unfortunately no crews were selected to compete in this event, but the girls had an enjoyable and rewarding time regardless. I would like to thank all the rowers and coxes for all their hard work this season and to congratulate them all, on what I thought was the best season ever. Thanks to my Vice Captain, Amanda Egden who was a great partner. I would also like to thankall of the parents for their support and help this season, and the coaches who put so much effort into our training, encourging the rowers to improve and develop in their sport. Withoutall this support and coaching we could never have achieved what we did. Lucy McElrea, Captain
Rowing(U 19 Fours) Back Row - Trudy Keys, Annie Robinson. FrontRow - Lucy McElrea, Prue Graham, Amanda Egden,Amy Mill. ST MARGARET'SCOLLEGEMAGAZlNE 1 998
Multisport- Duathlon, Triathlon
Triathlon Emma James, Alison van Polanen, Catherine Wall.
The year began with the triathlon season and this saw both students and staff experiencing success in this strenuous sport. The Canterbury Secondary Schools Triathlon proved to be a challenge again, fortunately however, the sea was a little warmer than the year before!! Catherine Wall finished an excellent first in the Junior Girls Section whilst Alison van Polanen finished fourth in the Intermediate Girls Section. Throughout the summer, Catherine competed in many triathlons achieving excellent results particularly in the Women's Triathlon Series, where she took the overall title for her age and competed once individually, gaining a fourth place and once in a team with Emma James to gain a first in the Junior Division. Catherine also competed at Nationals (in Blenheim) finishing a commendable fourth in her age group. The summer months saw members of the staff also braving the waters of Sumner to compete in a triathlon where team members had to complete each discipline (swim, bike, run). Big ST MARGARET'SCOLLEGEMAGAZINE 1998
congratulations to Ms Arthur, Mr Kerr and Mr Summerlee for coming an exciting second. As the winter months closed in, the Duathlon season began. This saw students and teachers alike doing battle out at Halswell in the Duathlon Series. Catherine proved too strong for her age, cleaning up the field to finish First Girl Overall. Alison completed two events individually, finishing second in both, then teaming up with Amanda Egden and Charlotte Nell respectively for the third and fourth events to win both. Congratulations again to Mr Kerr and Mr Summerlee who both came up against some fierce competition (ie Steve Gurney!) yet both won their age groups overall. Although there are few athletes involved in Multisport, we receive an enormous amount of support and encouragement from Mr Kerr and Mr Summerlee. A big thank you for both your time and expertise this year. Alison van Polanen
Rugby
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Rugby Back Row - OliviaGiles, BrianaSauer, RebeccaHyde, Ashley Massman, Kate Osborne. SecondRow - MelissaBanks, ElizabethDay, Lisa Reynolds,Amy Lucas, Anna Clark-Hall,VictoriaWigzill. Front Row - Alice Grant, Lucy Campbell,Anna Hedley, CharlotteBowkerCaptain), Lucy Bowker, RosieJones, FrancesSlee
The St Margaret's College Rugby Team for 1998 was a strong, dedicated group of players. The season was one of the most successful. Although we did not start off too well, we ended up playing some of our best games ever. We had alot of skilled play from both forwards and backs, to ensure the season did not end up like some previous seasons. I think the highlight was our trip to play in Methven against some of the South Canterbury schools. With the help of our coach, Richard Wheelans, we played our best games of rugby. Although at times some of us took the game too seriously, we were never sidelined for dangerous tackles and we had fun playing as a team and realising our goal of winning our pool. We would not have got through the season without the strong running from Elizabeth Day, Kylie
Ruhawai, Briana Sauer, Lucy Campbell and Rebecca Hyde, and the hard tackles and defence line put up by Olivia Giles, Anna Hedly, Victoria Wigzell and many others - the effort you put into making the team work together to have fun and play some hard games of rugby was really appreciated. We did get into a bit of trouble sometimes after some players broke noses or were knocked out and that's when we called on anyone who wanted to test their skills in rugby, by playing for us. I would like to thank Rebecca Hyde for the support she gave me and the team, because without her, sometimes I would not have handled some things so well. I also want to thank our coach, Richard Wheelans because without his expertise we would not have come so far. Good luck for next year and I hope things go even better. STMARGARET'SCOLLEGEMAGAZINE 1998
Skiing This year we have again had an exceptional season on the slopes. Although this season has lacked in dumpings of snow we have witnessed some excellent achievements and have managed to continue the majority of the Sunday ski trips to Mt Hutt during the third term. These were greatly enjoyed by all who attended. The weather this year did not prevent us from holding our inter-house races, however these were held on sheet ice. Everybody headed out with courage and determination, and although the ice did get the better of some, most were very successful. In the end Konini came out to be the champions for '98. From this 10 people qualified to make up our two school ski teams which went on to be very successful at the Canterbury Championships, South Canterbury Championships and the South Island Secondary Schools. Congratulations to all those who were part of these teams and to all those who competed in the inter-house races. Lastly I'd like to say a big thank you to Mrs Newman. We have been lucky enough to have her wonderful support and organisation during the season. Our success would not have been possible without her enthusiasm and organisation. We are all looking forward to another awesome season in 1999! We look forward to seeing you there.
Ski Team Frontrow - Beth Lawson, Harriet Hall Back row - Mrs Newman, Claire George, Gemma Zust (c), Kate McQuilkin
from Mrs Newman for the following day. After heading off to bed we gained about two hours sleep before being awoken by some unexpected visitors knocking on our windows with flowers in their mouths. Although I was not lucky enough to witness this scene I am sure it was greatly amusing! We awoke early the next morning and headed off up the mountain to find that 30cm of fresh, untracked powder awaited. Being keen skiers we made first tracks before inspecting the course. This turned out to be a very fast giant slalom. Everybody raced extremely well with a lot of determination. After all completing two runs we enjoyed the afternoon free-skiing. At the end of the day our transport resembling 'The Magic School Bus' took us on our journey down the mountain to the 'Happening' Fairlie. On attending prize giving, we were informed of our well deserved placing of 4th out of 9 teams. As individuals we also did exceptionally well. We all had a very enjoyable and successful weekend, and we are hoping to qualify for the South Islands again next year so we can relive the experience.
South Islands After being placed an exceptional 2nd in Canterbury Championships, we qualified for the South Islands which were held at Mt Dobson on September 6. Our team consisted of Claire George, Kate McQuilkin, Beth Lawson, Harriet Hall and myself. At 4.00pm on Friday afternoon we all congregated outside the boarding house. After piling the school van with all our gear we headed off on a two and a half hour journey to Fairlie. Following our arrival at our lodgings for the night (Fairlie Backpackers) we headed straight for the food box and cooked up a rather large feed of pizzas for dinner. Some of us then met up with members of teams from other schools, Skiing& Snowboarding Teams before assembling to hear Frontrow- ClaireGeorge,BethLawson,LibbyCrawford,Elizabeth George,AlexandraMacfarlane, HarrietHall some encouraging words Backrow- PollyDouglas,MrsNewman,GemmaZust(C), LouiseKnewstubb,Anna Clark-Hall,HannahDillon Anna Hedley,JessicaHubber,KateMcQuilkin ST MARGARET'S COLLEGE MAGAZINE 1998
Snowboarding
SnowboardingTeam Back - JessicaHubber, Anna Clark-Hall, LouiseKnewstubb, Mrs Newman. Front - Hannah Dillon, Anna Hedley.
Babes on Boards The 1998 winter season began. Snowboarding increased in popularity among females and St Margaret's pulled together only the best to represent the school. The season started off with the Aorangi Championships at Mt Dobson. At this event the whole team was not present, but that did not stop the enthusiasm of Louise Knewstubb and Jessica Hubber. This competition was treated as a training event, but still it was a good opportunity to prove to ourselves what we could achieve. The results were pleasing with Lousie 5th and Jessica 7th. This prepared us for the Canterbury Championships. The whole team was together at last, to compete at the Canterbury Championships. Determined, Hannah Dillon, Anna Hedley, Anna Clark-Hall and Jessica Hubber raced on icy conditions. Unable to attend the prize-giving due to the hazardous conditions which found St Margaret's and Christ College stuck up the access road to Mt Hutt for five and a half hours, the suspense over our placing was unbearable. On Friday morning after numerous visits to Mrs Newman's office, the results were finally displayed. St Margaret's came 2nd in the teams event. This meant we would be going to the South Island Championships. The South Islands were held at Mt Dobson. Eager to compete, we arrived at the base hut of Mt
Dobson Ski field. With a few final adjustments to the team, due to an injury, and helpful hintsfrom our coach Michelle Mallard, the racing began. The conditions were good after a fresh dumping of 15cm of snow. Hannah Dillion was the first to compete for our team, she flew down the mountain bringing home a well-deserved 2nd place overall in the girls' event. Jessica Hubber, Anna Hedley and Anna Clark-Hall all competed with very pleasing personal results. The prize-giving dinner, the moment we all had been waiting for and the announcement the first place went to St Margaret's College! We all sat there, absolutely overwhelmed. This is what we had been working so hard towards. Our moment of glory as we were presented gold medals and the Oxygen Shield. Our school name will be placed right at the top, as it is the first year the girls' team event was held. What an achievement! The most important thing that led us to victory was our ability to work together. Each of us personally encouraged by each other and by our team managers Michelle Mallard and Mrs H Newman. Sponsorship from 'Slide Magazine' and 'Euphoria' was really appreciated and a great encouragement. Jessica Hubber ST MARGARET'SCOLLEGEMAGAZINE 1998
Soccer
Soccer BackRow- Alicia Prankherd,Lara Rennie,Jessica-AnnMaher, Amanda Egden, Manssa Brandram-Adams,April McKenzie, AlexandraNaime. SecondRow - MoniqueHowatt, Cara Brosnahan,Emma James, BelindaBundy, Greer Kelly, Omima Alsafwani, Kirsty Yuill-Proctor. Front Row - Jenny Tindall, EstherLee, Daniellele Prevost,Laura Anderson,JessicaEllerm, EasterDevon, PaegeCrowther. Absent - SophieCullen
SoccerA Back Row - Alicia Prankerd,MarissaBrandram-Adams,Amanda Egden, Kylie Robertson. SecondRow - BelindaBundy, Emma James,JessieMaher, Greer Kelly. Front Row - Omima Olsafwani,Amy Hadfield,Kirsty Yuill-Procwr,MoniqueHowatt, Cara Brosnahan. STMARGARET'SCOLLEGEMAGAZINE1998
Softball Back Row - LailaBeckman, YvetteWiig, KirstyCole, DaviniaBallin, RosannaCarter, Abby Radford,Ms Stacey Rod. FrontRow - CharlotteCampbell,SophieBundy, Mikha Mitchell, Felicity Powell,Sumin Ahn, Julia Waghom.
Squash Squash this year has been a well worthwhile experience with sixteen keen players and an excellent coach called Barrie Matthews. Everyone played very well, but unfortunately, none of our three teams won their grade in the Wednesday Competition. There was a vast improvement in basic skills and game tactics, and next year should be a lot more successful, building on our strengths. At a tournament played on the 26th July at the Canterbury University, the 'A' Team which consisted of Robyn Hawarden, Kate Letham, Antonia Rutherford, Emma Goslin and myself, competed. Although we didn't win overall, the sportsmanship and effort was commendable.
The 'A' Team also played Queen Margaret College from Wellington on 16th June for a friendly game, which was fun - not to mention the cup of coffee that Mrs Lightfoot shouted us afterwards! I would like to say thank you to Mrs Lightfoot, Mr Woods, Ms Curgenven, Kate Letham (Vice Captain) and Antonia Rutherford, for the support, extra coaching and help in organising practices and Wednesday competition games. Julietta Rutherford
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The school Swimming Sports were just as exciting his year as last, with more and more young talent showing through. The sports were held yet again at the school swimming pool on the 16thof February. This year's Champions were: U14: Amanda Kennard U 15: Kate Stevenson U16: Laila Beckman Senior:Louise Stevenson Records Broken: Amanda Kennard - U14 Individual Medley F3 Frees,yle Relay - Rata F3 Medley Relay - Rimu F4 Frees yle Relay - Kowhai F4 Medley Relay -Kowhai F6 Freestyle Relay - Konini F7 FreestyleRelay - Matipo 7th Formers vs. Staff Relay Again the most awaited event of the swimming sports was under way with its usual gusto - the whole school becoming involved, but again, this year the imelight went to the 7th Formers in the relay (even though Miss Arthur took it upon herself to start early). lnterhouse Competition 1. Konini 2. Rata 3. Kowhai 4. Rimu 5. Manuka 6. Matipo A big thank you to all the House Captains who put their relay teams together and for producing such great house spirit, because without this, the day would not have been as enjoyable.
Swimming (Inter-SchoolSenior) Back Row - FionaMorgan, Amy Mill, Kate Stevenson, BridgetLee, Hayley Boyd, HannahDillon. econd Row - LouiseStevenson(Captain), MelanieBegg,Anna Hedley, GoerginaDavidson, Amanda Kennard, Laila Beckman(ViceCaptain). Front Row - Kate Heveldt, Robyn Howarden, Abby Kingston, Lucy Cunliffe, HannahAubrey, GeorgieGuild. STMARGARET'SCOLLEGEMAGAZINE 1998
Inter Secondary Swimming Sports - QEII This year we had a huge team of 32 travel to QEII for the Inter-Secondary sports. Nearly everyone made the finals and so we ended the sports with 4 seconds and 3 thirds. The relay teams were also very good, with the 1214 years 50m freestyle relay coming second and the 19 and under Medley relay getting 3rd. A big thank you to the cheering squad for making a huge amount of noise and making the night so enjoyable. South Island Championships A team of 2 consisting of Kate and I, travelled to Dunedin this year in the middle of the holidays to swim for our school. Our results were: Louise Stevenson
1st 50 Butterfly and 100 Backstroke 2nd 200 Backstroke and 200 Breaststroke Kate Stevenson 8th 100 backstroke We both had mixed results showing some good times and bad, but we both enjoyed the weekend. On the points table we scored 33 which placed us amongst the top girls schools imagine how much better we would have done with more people. Thank you to Laila, my Vice-Captain and Miss Arthur, without whom we would not have such an organised and efficient swimming sports, team and club. Louise Stevenson, Captain
TennisA CharlotteOakley, LucyJames, EmmaJames, TiffanyRobertson.
This year six were entered in the Inter-Schools Competition. After the first few games, most teams were at or near the top of their grades. The Senior C Team and the Third Form A Team went on to win their competitions. The team for Quad came second in the tournament, which was a good improvement on last year's results. For the first time in many years the present pupils beat the old girls and won the Betty Thomas Tennis Cup. However, it must be noted that due to a change in date the Old Girls were unable to field some of their usual players. Towards the end of the first term, junior and senior tennis teams played against teams from the London School for Girls. St Margaret's College teams did not lose a match and managed to win the tie 20-0.
At the end of the first term, the school tennis championships were played. Matches were played for house points and entries were high. The senior doubles competition turned out to be the most sought after title, and many serious games were played! This year three St Margaret's players have been selected for Canterbury teams - Tiffany Robertson, Emma James and Lucy James. Tiffany and Emma were selected for the Canterbury Nationals team, which won the Bronze Medal at the nationals in February, while Lucy was selected to compete in the annual Quadrangular tournament in the September holidays. Thank you to all the captains of the individual teams for their organisation, and to Tiffany Robertson, my Vice-Captain for her support during the year. Hopefully next year w will see even more teams entered.
Tennis Back Row - RachelTaylor,Kate McQuilken, BridgetLee, Skye Rutherford,CharlotteOakley, Lucy James. SecondRow - Tiffany Robertson,Alex Brownlee,Anneke Cockeral,Tanya Kiddington,BidgitMurray, Robyn Hawarden,EmmaJames. Front Row - HollieCantwell, MoragAyers, GeorginaFraser,RosieTodhunter,RebeccaCrutchley,Rai Banbury, Emma Goslin.
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Tae Kwon Do Back Row - Ms RobinCave, Janna Kafedzic,JustineGuy, CarolineHornibrook,PollyDouglas,GeorgeAshwelljnr. Front Row - Hannah Hsu, Kelly Duffy, Jane Robbins,Ruth Allen, SarahFitchett.
TouchRugby This year there was an increased number of eager girls to participate in Canterbury's fastgrowing sport, Touch. Girls from all years play, which is a promising sign for the future for St_ Margaret's College Touch.
new rules and was an additional excitement to the tournament. Showing skill and unrelenting fortitude, St Margaret's 'A' played convincingly on hard concrete to take away all three games played.
The main highlight of our season was competing in the Quadrangular Summer Tournament held in Christchurch. The initial games were played on grass, but due to bad weather, we were forced inside to play indoors. Indoor Touch had various
I look forward to seeing more girls representing both the school and province in the fast, furious game of Touch - good luck to next year's players.
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Susie Cottrell
Trampolining This year there were forty girls participating in trampolining. It was great to see a number of new Third Formers coming through and achieving well in this sport. All of the girls were aiming to pass their badges, ranging from the First Badge right through to the Fifth Badge. It was excellent to be able to enter a strong team in the annual Canterbury Inter-School Competition on in June. Twenty-five competitors over three sections attempted their routines with great enthusiasm and team spirit. St Margaret's College as usual managed some great results with the teams of Jayne Craigie, Kate Bardsley, Rosie Todhunter and Georgie Guild gaining first in Grade Three. Holly Campbell, Anna Hedley, Claudia Vavasour and Annabel Chambers, were third in Grade Three, and Josie Scandrett, Hannah Aubrey and Kate McQuilkin gained second in Grade Two,
while Kylie Ruawai, Hannah Dillon, and Yvette Wiig came third. St Margaret's also managed some great individual results with Charlotte Campbell gaining first in the compulsory routine, second equal in the voluntary routine and second aggregate in Grade Three. Claudia Vavasour was second equal in the voluntary routine and third aggregate, while Hannah Aubrey also came third in the compulsory routine. I would like to thank and congratulate all the coaches who have put a lot of time and effortinto coaching this year. Also thank you very much to all those who participated in trampolining this year for all your enthusiasm and dedication to the sport. Kate McOuilkin
Trampoline Back Row - Harriet Oswald, Hayley Boyd, Abbie Whiten, Gemma Grigg,Fiona Morgan, BridgetReynish. Third Row - Miss Chris Arthur, Anna Hedley, Annabel Chambers,Holly Campbell,Beth Lawson, Georgina Davison,Alice McElrea. Second Row - Kate McQuilkin, RosieTodhunter,Hannah Aubury, Jayne Craigie,Yvette Wiig, Julia Bristed,Melanie Begg, BelindaCanham, Hannah Dillon. Front Row - Anna Hampton, AnnabelleHanafin, GeorgieGuild, Kate Bardsley,Gemma Zust, Anna Clouston, Anna McCormack, M hdy Dalziel.
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Almost every Wednesday a few very dedicated yachties venture out to sail at Lyttelton. We sail a sunburst(a two person boat) and share the yacht club with Christ College, Shirley and at times Boys High. A usual day sailing involves rigging the boat that can take anywhere from 5-20 minutes (it depends who is doing it), getting changed into a VERY WARM wetsuit. Then finally getting into the boat that takes much skill to achieve without making a fool of yourself (which frequently happened).
Then followed by actually sailing the boat, falling out, tipping over, getting caught on rocks and then having the usual game of "chicken". This is yachting - a very fun and entertaining sport and a great way to spend your Wednesday afternoon. All I can advise you to do if you take up sailing in the future is to watch out for seaweed flying from other people's boats at a rate of knots.
Yachting Back Row - Kelly Duffy, Amy Hadfeild, Laura BOTTowdale, Tanya Milner, MrDavid Fortune. Front Row - LaurenScrivener,LouiseAubrey, Olivia Giles, FrancesSlee.
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Volleyball From the time I first trailed for the St Margaret's College A Team three years ago, I have seen the standard of play increase dramatically. Credit for this must go to Paula Townsend - her enthusiasm and knowledge for the game has improved the entire skill level of St Margaret's volleyballers. This season saw a record number of teams entered into various grades. A total of six teams, including two 3rd and 4th Form teams which ensures a promising future for volleyball at St Margaret's, entered this year. The A Team was involved in two tournaments this season. Firstly, the annual Quadrangular Tournament held at Rangi Ruru - despite some tough competition, we played some excellent
volleyball and came away third. The biggest success of the year was in the Chnistchurch Secondary Schools Tournament, where we were entered into the B Section and improved on last year's placing by winning the grade. Congratulations to Kylie Ruawai, who was selected for the tournament team. Throughout the off season, Hannah Dillon played summer volleyball for an outside club, competing weekly, so the 1999 season is lookimg good. Thanks to my Vice Captain, Katie Bell or all her help and the best of luck to everyone for the coming season. Blaise Clouston
Volleyball Back Row - Kirsty Cole, Annabel Gardiner,Skye Rutherford,Mereith Blampied,HarrietHall, BrianaSauer, LouiseAubury, Tania Riddington. Third Row - Anna Bobsien,Quan-Ling Chew, JosieScandrett,Kate Davidson,Hannah Dillon, GabrielleSparrow, lizabethDay, Monique Dupuis, BlaiseClouston. Secondrow - RosieTodhunter,Alex Newell, RebekaRaiwalui, Penny Todhunter,Anna Dooley, Alex Macfarlane, BleanaMorris, ClaireNicholls, HollieCantwell, Miss PaulaTownsend. Front Row - JessicaHartley-Lichtenstein,RebeccaCrutchley, Millie Cottrell, Melanie Begg,Amy Shanks JuliaGiblin, Emma Zust, PenelopeGordon, BelihdaCanham.
VolleyballA Back Row - Miss PaulaTownsend, Kylie Ruawai, Anna Scarlett, Laura-JeanEmson, Katie Bell (Vice Captain). Front Row - RebeccaCrutchley, Hannah Dillon, BlaiseClouston (Captain), JosieScandrett,Julia Giblin.
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Waterpolo
WaterpoloA Back Row - Katrina Begg, Libby Crawford, Laura-JeanEmerson,Lucy Coughlan. Front Row - RosieJones, Jessicavan Schreven,Emma Wyeth, Kylie Ruawai, VictoriaAnderson.
Waterpolo has come a long way since I first started playing in the Third Form, where there were just enough players to make one team. This year we had three full teams in the first term and four in terms three and four. Despite the scarcity of wins for the 'A' team, the 'B' team managed to clock up a few which was encouraging. At the South Island Secondary School Champs the 'A' team made a vast improvement on their Wednesday competition winning the first game 14-2. Unfortunately we couldn't continue our winning ways but only narrowly lost to most other teams. Everyone in the
team showed considerable progress in their games. The highlight of the tournament was probably just losing to Rangi 5-3 at 8 o'clock on a Sunday morning (a big ask for both teams)! Thank you very much to Gil Kerr for all his expertise and help with the 'A' team and to Mrs Wyeth for being such a dedicated manager for all the teams. Also thanks to Christ's College for the use of their pool - how would we ever survive without walking past the boarding houses with numerous boys hanging out the windows every week.
Waterpolo Back Row - Laura-JeanEmerson,CharlotteGardiner,Libby Crawford,Anna Scarlett,Jessicavan Scheven, Nicola Mercer. Third Row - Kate Davidson,Kate Studholme,Lucy Coughlan,KatrinaBegg,Hannah Ritchie,Jane Tiller,RosieJones, CharlotteLaney. Second Row - Mrs Chris Wyeth, Melanie Begg,JessicaEllerm,Lucy Bowker LailaBeckman,Julia Youngman, Julia Bristed,SophieMcMillan. Front Row - Victoria Anderson, Jane Craigie,Amy Maher, SophieTapper,CatherineBrittenden, CharlotteNell, Zara Terrell,Keely Raines. STMARGARET'SCOLLEGEMAGAZINE 1998
Sports Dinner& Awards The 1998 Sports Dinner was a fine occasion and a magnificent way to recognise and honour the sportswomen at St Margaret's College. The dining room was transformed, the threecourse meal delicious, and by the loud hum evident throughout the night, everyone enjoyed themselves and the company. The Guest speakers; Di Weavers, a New Zealand women's hockey player, who recently travelled to Kuala Lumpur for the Commonwealth Games and Mrs Marie Porter, an ex- New Zealand women's hockey goalie and a teacher in the Intermediate
Athletics Most Promising Athlete Melanie Burr & Catherine Wall Badminton Clibborn Cup Florence Lim Basketball O'Connell Prize for Most Valuable Player Hannah Rae Cross Country Most Improved Runner Amanda Egden Cricket Best All Rounder Hannah Rae Cycling Beryl Burton Trophy for Most Valuable Team Member Catherine Wall Equestrian Susan Mccaul Cup for Equestrian Performance Murdoch Cup for Outstanding Achievement Anna Hedley
Department, were both very entertaining. They shared many of their experiences of sport at the top - the training, friends, opportunities, fun and sheer hard work and determination which I know will inspire many of our own talented sportswomen to aim for higher honours. The annual Sports Dinner proved to be a highly successful culmination of another year of Sport at St Margaret's College - the talent rewarded at the dinner bodes well for St Margaret's sporting future. Lucinda Thatcher
Cup for Dedication and Commitment to Hockey Jessica van Schraven Most Valuable Player Kirsty Paterson
Life Saving Dedication and Commitment Kate Apperley Netball Cartridge Cup for Most Improved Netball Player Georgina Davison Best Performed Team: B Team - Capt. Kate Davidson Best senior player Hannah Rae
Rowing Most Dedicated Rower Lucy McElrea/Amanda Egden Rower of the Year Prue Graham Hilgendorf Cup for the most promising Novice Alice McElrea
Sophie Kebbell
Rugby Smith Cup for player of the year Charlotte Bowker
Gymnastics Mackintosh Award for Service Kate McOuilkin
Skiing St Margaret's Cup for Skiing Gemma Zust
Hockey Joanna Brinkman Cup for Most Improved Player Olivia Nell
Snowboarding The Blair Cup for most extreme Snowboarder Hannah Dillon
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Sports Awards cont ... Soccer Fairest and Best Player Kirsty Yuill-Proctor
Softball Kelly Smith Cup for Most Improved Player Not awarded 1998
Squash
Touch Most Valuable Player Anna Dooley Trampolining Administration and Service Kate McQuilkin
Amanda Williams Cup for Most Improved Player Antonia Rutherford
Triathlon/Duathlon Jane McDonald Cup Catherine Wall
Swimming Most Pro ising Swimmer Louise Stevenson
Volleyball Most Valuable Player Kylie Ruawai
Tennis Contribution to School Tennis Tiffany Robertson
Waterpolo Contribution to Waterpolo Emma Wyeth/Jessica van Schreven
Rosie Todhunter Junior Sportswoman of the Year
Catherine Wall
Hiatt Trophy for Oustanding Sporting Achievement
Hannah Rae
Reeves Cup for Sportswoman of the Year Thacker Sacristan's Cup
Blaise Clouston Jocelyn Freeman Rose Bowl for Leadership in and Dedication to Sport
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7 th FormProfiles KERI ALGAR NICKNAME: Currie Muncher FAMOUS FOR: Spotting gym babes, leaving school early to go to the gym AMBITIONS: To marry a rich babe on a yacht in the Caribbean PLANS FOR 1999: To go to pain and find a Spanish babe QUOTE: "There was such a babe at the gym!"
ELIZABETH BATTRICK NICKNAMES: Battrick, Batty, Batwoman, Bethy, Drew Barrymore FAMOUS FOR: Arguing with M Curgenven. Her internet friend AMBITIONS: To see the rest of the world PLANS FOR 1999: Aimlessly travel around the world QUOTE: "Careful, you might pull an eye out with that collar", "Oh, I'm so scared of that crazy, individual girl."
AMIMA ALSAFWANI NICKNAMES: Osmosis, Mirna, Mimes, Me-Me, Omin FAMOUS FOR: Her pierced fingernails AMBITION : To be good PLANS FOR 1999: To go to Bahrain QUOTE: "Oh,Oh", "Oh, I admire .. .", "I'm kidding, I'm kidding."
KATIE BELL NICKNAMES: Bell, Chunks!!! FAMOUS FOR: Possum impersonations, dirty dancing!! AMBITIONS: To grow tall, to make a profit out of lost property PLANS FOR 1999: To do anything adventurous QUOTE: "He's just so creamy", "Lo t property outside tl}e chapel today!"
KATE APPERLEY NICKNAMES: Strapperley, Apps FAMOUS FOR: Going to cla s, loving college guys AMBITIONS: Owning Sports Med PLANS FOR 1999: Podiatry or Physiotherapy QUOTE: "Do you want to come to the Casino tonight?"
HEIDI BISHELL NICKNAMES: Heidi from Sweden, Bish FAMOUS FOR: Her loves AMBITIONS: Not to live in Waiau PLANS FOR 1999: Bachelor of Teaching and Leaming QUOTE:
PIETA ASTLEY NICKNAME: Pete FAMOUS FOR: Toe phobia, being away the day before a graphics assignment is due in AMBITONS: To complete her biology course manual. To help Katie Bell to make a profitable business out of lost property PLANS FOR 1999: Um ... Canterbury Uni, Lincoln or Chch Polytechnic QUOTE: "Has anyone seen my pencil case?"
EMMA BRADBURY NICKNAMES: Bradda, Gonz, Em FAMOUS FOR: Corey AMBITION : To know everything PLAN FOR 1999: Coach CHCH Senior rugby QUOTE: "Tell me your problems".
DAVINIA BALLI ICKNAME : Dav, Yin, Vina, D FAMOU FOR: Big hoe , big high hair AMBITIONS: To be rich and famous PLA S FOR 1999: Gap year QUOTE: "I found the bestbuy today", "Let's go shopping."
MARISSA BRANDRAM-ADAMS NI K AME : Riss, Missa, Biondi, Ditzy FAMOUS FOR: Flicking her long locks, her "seductive" evil/techniques AMBITIONS: Set foot on Mars PLA S FOR 1999: Canterbury Uni QUOTE: "If I was a guy I'd be gay because I like guys too much".
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7th Form Profiles cont ... CARA BROSNAHAN NICKNAMES: Cawasan, Canara FAMOU FOR: Her hangovers, neakers and jeans AMBITIONS: To be a fashion designer or speech therapist PLANS FOR 1999: Go to Lincoln Uni QUOTE: " outhpark i on tonight".
MARY DEWHURST, NICKNAMES: Mezza, Marcate. FAM OU FOR: Falling out of the flat window, sarcasm and random calls. AMBITIONS: To have an ambition. PLA S FOR 1999: Terrorise the world. QUOTE: "Who stole the pies?"
"#!@.i;t''
JULIET DIXON, NICKNAMES: Joops, Hubble, Joopie woopie, OOOOPPPPSSSS .... FAMOUS FOR: E-Mails, tressing before going to a Classic Lesson. AMBITIONS: Saying "Hwwer". PLAN : Travel, Polytech. QUOTE:" hwwer"
BLAISE CLOUSTO ICKNAMES: Flame girl, Lobes, Grogan FAMOUS FOR: Winning Raro kulling Comp AMBITIO S: To understand one cla of phy ic PLANS FOR 1999: Otago QUOTE: "Yes it is my name, and I'm NOT a gladiator!!"
REBECCA EARL NICKNAMES: Bee FAMOUS FOR: Pete, notices in Chapel, joker AMBITIONS: Home maker with Pete PLANS: Commerce Degree Canterbury Uni QUOTE: "Pete"
SUSIE COTTRELL NICKNAMES: Scuz, SUJI san, Suie Warrior Princess, Suzo, woozie, Scandanavia FAMOUS FOR: Hiding in cupboards and lockers, dancing in random situation, Robot dancing. AMBITIONS: to telly tubby, or Mountain Dew chick. PLANS FOR 1999: PE Otago and Human Nutrition. QUOTE: "Chapter St Rocks"
AMA DAEGDE NICKNAMES: Egg face, Mander, Mans, Mandies, Mouse FAMOUS FOR: Exercising, bad gas, South Park fanatic AMBITIO S: To be a legend PLANS FOR 1999: France QUOTE: "Punk", "Wasp"
KATE DAVIDSON NICKNAMES: Davo, David, Aunty Kate FAMOUS FOR: Saturday nights, her VIP cards, singing The Gambler in Cafe Bleu (by herself!!!) AMBITIONS: To be the fir t woman on the roof of the Fats. PLA S FOR 1999: To have a bar tab at every bar on the trip QUOTE:" Mrs Allen do they really do it in the movies?"
OLIVIA GERVE NICK AMES: Liv, Ollyivia, Olivio, Livvey FAMOU FOR: Maginty McGee, being vacant, her bowl cut in standard four. AMBITIONS: PLANS FOR 1999: QUOTE: "Oh my God, I'm so embarra ed", "What"
JULIA CHEN NICKNAMES: Ju, Chen FAMOUS FOR: Fight with Vivian. AMBITIONS: To be a designer. PLANS FOR 1999: Fine Art ? QUOTE: "I can't see out"
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7 th Form Profiles cont ... GRETCHEN GRAHAM NICK NAMES: Stretchen, Grettle FAMOUS FOR: Low riders, weird adhesions on her neck. AMBITIONS: Run the Country PLANS FOR 1999: LLB & BA Otago QUOTE: "What a week end!", "Did John ring?"
KATIE HINSEN NICK NAMES: K.T, Krusty FAMOUS FOR: Seinfeld AMBITIONS: World famous mountain biker, To rule the world PLANS FOR 1999: Broadcasting school QUOTE: " Mrs C, can't I go, I'll come back in study... ?"
PRUE GRAHAM NICK NAMES: Prudy, Poo, Rudy, Purdy, Prudensation, Rudence FAMOUS FOR: Being over obsessed with tidiness, writing excess letters and Faxes to Brains AMBITIONS: To be a cleaner or a Tidy Kiwi PLANS FOR 1999: Otago Uni Bachelor of Teaching QUOTE: "What are we doing tonight Brains", "Are you in a Hot Mooey Pat"
LAURA HITCHON NICKNAMES: Law Law, Hitch, Hitchcock FAMOUS FOR: Meeting famous people, wearing her blazer, always. AMBITIONS: Become a movie star in Hollywood, talkshow host. PLANS FOR 1999: Graphic Designer QUOTE:" Yes I AM a Scandinavian", "He hot".
NICOLA GRIGG NICK NAMES: Pig, Nikki, Grigg FAMOUS FOR: Her pout, flirting, her technique with the spade AMBITIONS: Marry Carlos Spencer PLANS FOR 1999: Broadcasting chool? QUOTE: "I've got such a big bum", "Tom's coming down this weekend, can't wait", "Bite me"
VIVIAN HUANG NICKNAME: Viv FAMOUS FOR: Not going to Calculus, Stats or Phot graphy AMBITIONS: To go to Calculus, Stats and Photography. PLANS FOR 1999: Don't know, something. QUOTE: "I don't have a quote!"
FREDA HARPER NICK NAMES: Freddy, Fred meister, Frump, Mrs Pitts, Fryda FAMOUS FOR: Fireworks impression, party tricks, Arm Pitts, monkey calls AMBITIONS: Make the Te Oka Tube Riders World Famous in New Zealand PLANS: Otago QUOTE: "Interesting concept", "Good observation"
JESSICA HUBBER NICKNAMES: Jess, Jessie babe, Hubba bubba FAMOUS FOR: Sudden outbursts of singing, her amazing five minute hairdo's. AMBITIONS: To have a boyfriend who lives in the same city as her. PLANS FOR 1999: To do a Bachelor of Design. QUOTE: "QUEENST WN blah, blah, blah", "When I went to St. Kevins we blah, blah, blah".
SARAH HENDRY NICK NAMES: Sendry, Stinky, Sez FAMOUS FOR: Bringing lunch, Murray AMBITIONS: To hit as many Mercedes as possible PLANS: Can't say QUOTE: "Nick"
BIANCA HURRELL NICKNAMES: Bee,Bonky, Binonka FAMOUS FOR: Love of rugby, All Blacks, stressing out. AMBITIONS: Human Resource Management Stuff. PLANS FOR 1999: Ask my father! Canty Uni? QUOTE: "Anyone going to the rugby?", "Go Canterbury"
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7 th Form Profiles cont ...
ANNA INKSTER NICKNAMES: Sphinxter, tinky Inky FAMOUS FOR: Exceptionally am lots of money, go nur ing. QUOTE: "What" "I think I'm in love again"
FLORENCE LIM NICKNAMES: Florry, Flo FAMOUS FOR:Giggling, Winning the Art Attack poster 3 years in a row AMBITIONS: Become a f mous artist PLANS: Bachelor of Fine Arts Canterbury QUOTE: "Maybe, maybe not!?", "Funny isn't it"
STEPHAINIE !REMO GER NICKNAMES: Steph, Stephunka, Fire maker, Funky monkey, Mr Chips. FAMOU FOR: Raspberry kisses, Hadleigh AMBITIONS: To save the 'Fats' from being made into a petrol station PLANS: Canterbury Uni Engineering QUOTE: "Kate! Blaise!
KIM MacBRAYNE NICKNAMES: Daisy, Kimbeleabia, Kimathey FAMOUS FOR: Drinking raro getting stressed, being a perfectionist AMBITIONS: See the world at omeone el e's expense and make a fortune at the same time!! PLANS: LLB and BA at nterbury Uni QUOTE: "You have to admit I do have a point ..."
SARAHLA H NICK NAME: Slash FAMOUS FOR: Erratic lane changing, fights with Tim P AMBITIONS: Marry locker boy PLANS: BSc at Canterbury QUOTE: "How's Jimmy", "Oh my God"
JES IE-ANNE MAHER NICK NAME: Jessie, Sheep, Bunty FAMOUS FOR: Extended breakfast stays, brown pants. AMBITIONS: Farmer, studying in study PLANS: Gap in Scotland, England? QUOTE: "If the opportunity aro e ..."
ESTHER LEE NICKNAME: Egg FAMOU FOR: Her amazing height or lack of it, her yummy looking sandwiches. AMBITIONS: PLANS FOR 1999: QUOTE:
LUCY MC ELREA NICK NAME: Loopoo, bi ssy blotty blotlem, Max, Loose, Luc, Lo Lo FAMOUS FOR: Picking up babes with Laura AMBITIONS: To see far off places PLANS: Nannying in Melbourne, Australia QUOTE: "I'm so embarras ed", "What if ......"
JANET LEE NICKNAMES: Jan, Jana FAMOUS FOR: Dropping her best subjects each year. AMBITIONS: To go back to Japan. PLANS FOR 1999: Go to Japan and learn Japanese. QUOTE:
URSULA MOORE NICK NAME: Urs, Nurse FAMOUS FOR: Dancing, Orama AMBITION : To be a world famou dancer PLAN : Hairdressing and dance QUOTE: "I'm so late for d nee, Mis Webby's going to go crazy."
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BRIDGET MURDOCH, NICKNAMES: Screech, Murdoch, Doctor, Doc. FAMOUS FOR: Hide and seek in town, Nimmo's obession. AMBITION: To be in the world record book for the loudest screech. PLANS: To get a true Lincoln beer pot. QUOTE: "I want lollies" "Who wants to go to the dairy?"
YUKAKO NIIMI NICKNAMES:Arti, Cargo FAMOUS FOR: Having cat fights with Vivian. AMBITIONS: To be at school for a whole day. PLANS FOR 1999: To e happy in whatever she does. QUOTE: "What? I don t understand"
BRIGIT MURRY NICK NAME: Bids FAMOUSFOR: The taxi score, her toes AMBITIONS: Hockey Adviser PLANS: Otago- Health Science QUOTE: "CCC", " Positive talking"
ELIZABETH PEATE NICKNAMES: Libby, Ribby, Libster, Liberty. FAMOUS FOR: Aweso e gas.sip AMBITIONS: Marry P ince William PLANS FOR 1999: Un' somewhere? QUOTE: "Freddy is so cute"
AALIYEH NAQVI- SHERAZEE NICKNAME: Aali FAMOUS FOR: Being in the library. AMBITIONS: Don't know yet! PLANS FOR 1999: To go to Varsity QUOTE: "I've got to study!" "Gotta finish my assignment!"
OLIVIA NELL NICKNAMES: Smell, Liv, Nell FAMOUS FOR: Andrew Curtis, coming up with the funniest saying. AMBITIONS: To be an opera singer or a busker in Auckland. PLANS FOR 1999:Canterbury Uni-BA QUOTE: "George Nell- 4th form, big ears, braces"
AMY POELMAN NICKNAMES: Poelman, Poelcat, Polly, C.C FAMOUS FOR: Her cars. AMBITIONS: To be the next Possum Bourne. PLANS FOR 1999: Shopping, Run up the credit cards. QUOTE: " Lets do coffee... or a durb!".
OLIVIA PHILIPS NICKNAMES: Olive Qil, Liv, Livvy, Lib, Lou la pooh FAMOUS FOR: Fallin in love with EVERY college guy, bei g crazy enough to go to Africa on a Gap. AMBITIONS: To get her licence without being seen at a driving school. PLANS FOR 1999: Going to Tanzania on a Gap. QUOTE: "Sweet as"," id you see that guy?", "Not a prob', "It'sall good"
JOSEPHINE RITCHIE NICKNAMES:Jo, Josephiney FAMOUS FOR: her ability to open technology ie Snack Lo s AMBITIONS: to be a used car salesman!!! {not} PLANS FOR 1999: Psychology, Canterbury QUOTE: " Just think it over and
KYLIE ROBERTSON NICKNAMES: Nick ...., Smiley, Kyles FAMOUS FOR: Her Nicks, K.G.B. Missions, Madonna impressions, random class go'er, saying blonde things. AMBITIONS: Find the perfect Nick, to be Madonna PLANS FOR 1999: Sydney, England, Whatever? QUOTE: "Guess what ..... it was another Nick!!" ST MARGARET'S COLLEGEMAGAZINE 1998
7 th Form Profiles cont ... SARAH RUSBRIDGE ICKNAMES: Rusty, FAMOUS FOR: Running, laughing, Blakey AMBITIONS: PLANS FOR 1999: Become a fitness instructor QUOTE: "I'm going for a run", "Andy rang"
LOUISE STEVENSON NICKNAMES:Wede, Weeze FAMOUS FOR: SWIMMING all year around AMBITIONS: To become a dolphin PLANS FOR 1999: SWIMMING QUOTE: "I'm not going out with Jason"
JULIETTA RUTHERFORD NICKNAMES: Jube, Ju, Jublietta FAMOUS FOR: Throwing tantrums, haircuts AMBITIONS: PLANS FOR 1999: Health Science, Otago QUOTE: " Why not", "Would it be rude not to".
KATE STUDHOLME, NICKNAMES: Studly, Studz, STUD!!!, Studoze. FAMOUS FOR: Her Thursday night missions! Dancing on the table at the Fats. AMBITION: To be the Prime Minister of New Zealand. PLANS FOR 1999: To be a ski lifty. QUOTE: " I really want a pudding."
ANNA SAUNDERS NICKNAMES: Spanner, Span FAMOUS FOR: Her hate of Breasts! Her hate of knuckle cracking, eye inside outs and anything gross. AMBITIONS: Therapist in France. PLANS FOR 1999: Gap in England and shopping with her mates QUOTE: "I love this song"
LUCINDA THATCHER NICKNAMES: Skids, Thatchy, Thatch. FAMOUS FOR: Her baked bean speech in chapel. AMBITIONS: To be a gynaecologist!!!! PLANS FOR 1999: Go to England and have lots of fun. QUOTE: "don't forget to write your scores up", "I'm such a procrastinator", "Can I just ask one question?"
MILLIE SAVILL NICKNAMES: Mills, Sav, Savill, Mil, Savalon FAMOUS FOR: Her riot dinner party, her hand expressions to help explain a story. AMBITIONS: Weather lady or decide on a career. PLANS FOR 1999: To be an Aussie Babe!! QUOTE: "But ... Mr Belcher I don't understand"
JESSICA VAN SCHREVEN NICKNAMES: Van, Jess, Mar hmellow girl, Cara van, Mess. FAMOUS FOR: Hugs, her phobia of tomato sauce, going to the races. AMBITIONS: To one day be as cool as you! PLANS FOR 1999: Otago QUOTE:
BRIDGET SOLOMON NICKNAMES: Briggy, Bridge, Yoda FAMOUS FOR: Being a drama queen AMBITIO S: To get her restricted licence. PLANS FOR 1999: Nursing Degree QUOTE: "I lost my ears!!!"
SUZANNAH WILLIAMS NICKNAMES: Susie, Willy, Squilly, Sooze FAMOUS FOR: losing things AMBITIONS: Not to be a lawyer!!! PLANS FOR 1999: Canterbury Uni- BA/BCOM QUOTE: " No, look he's just not tall enough"
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7th Form Profiles cont . .. EMMA WYETH NICKNAMES: Emme, Wywy, Emsie Wemsie, Em FAMOUS FOR: Knowing everyone and every bit of gossip. AMBITIONS: To be rich and famous PLANS FOR 1999: Optometry, Otago Health Sciences. QUOTE: "Oh my God did you hear .... ?", "I'm going to fail this test" {yeah right!!!!}
ELIZABETH WYLIE NICKNAME: Lizzie FAMOUS FOR: Her hair do, guys with 9pm curfew ,her wicked evils. AMBITIO : To fly to the moon. PLANS FOR 1999: Physics, Astronomy, Philo ophy at Canterbury. QUOTE: "I'm in uch a bad mood today!!!!!", "This is such a good song"
KIRSTY YUILL PROCTOR NI KNAMES: Kirst, Kirmer FAMOUS FOR: Great dancing ball partners, acristan job AMBITION :To play in the World Cup PLANS FOR 1999: Zoology and Psychology, Canterbury. QUOTE: "Oh my God!!"
ABSENT: Charlotte Bowker Maryann Cain
Amy Mill Lenny Musa
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Senior Prize List Year 9 (Form 3) Prizes 1998 Rai Banbury Achievement in Technology Natalie Blackmore Progress in Science Anneke Cockerill Achievement in Mathematics Annabel Gardner Achievement in Technology Lisa Gluyas Progress in Japanese Pieta Gray Progress in Economics and English Georgina Guild Progress in Art Greer Howat Achievement in Dance Progress in Literacy Progress in Social Studies Alisha Kelly Achievement in Japanese Lisa Kim Achievement in Technology Diana Kwok Achievement in Physical Anna McCormack Education Claire Nuttall Achievement in Chinese, Economics and Technology Jenna Rennie Achievement in English, Science, French and Social Studies CatherineRutherford Achievement in Physical Education and French Natalie-Rose Rutherford Achievement in Art Ursula Wiig Progress in Mathematics Katherine Wylie Achievement in Social Studies, Technology and the Toomer Trophy for Public Speaking Year 10 (Form 4) Prizes 1998 Hannah Aubrey Achievement in Physical Education RosinaCater Progress in Art PollyDouglas Achievement in French, Bio Technology, Food Technology and Progress in Japanese Achievement in Chinese Phoebe Gibbons and English Achievement in Graphics Beth Glasson Progress in Art Achievement in Art Emma Goslin Achievement in French Caroline Hornibrook and Year 11 Science Progress in English Emily Jackson Progress in Mathematics Laura Kau Kau Achievement and Progress in Sarah Letham Social Studies Vivian Lu Achievement in Mathematics Achievement in Japanese and Science Mikha Mitchell Progress in Information Technology Achievement in Fiona Morgan Physical Education Achievement in Dance Sarah Murphy Achievement in Information Lisa Reynolds Technology Felicity Roake Achievement in Food Technology Amanda Sturge Achievement in Bio Technology Kelly Tarrant Achievement in Economics STMARGARET'SCOLLEGEMAGAZINE1998
Sarah Timoney Achievement in Graphics Achievement in Electronics Bridget Topp Progress in Science and Literacy Catherine Wall Achievement in Economics Achievement in Mathematics Progress in Electronics Fiona Dowie Cup for Most Brooke Williams Improvement in Debating
Year 11 (Form 5) Prizes 1998 Carron Aldridge Achievement in Geography Victoria Anderson Achievement in Economics Morag Ayres Achievement in Chinese Laila Beckman Achievement in Physical Education Achievement in Food Jessica Bradbury Technology Melanie Burr Progress in Economics Libby Crawford Achievement in Graphics Achievement in Art Achievement in Extension English Achievement in Physical Education Kelly Duffy Achievement in Mathematics Julia Giblin Progress in Information Processing Debra Hopkins Achievement in Information Processing Marissa Johnpillai Major Levy Cup for Most Improvement in History Joanna Peat Memorial Cup for Achievement in Japanese Alexandra Nairn Progress in Mathematics Charlotte Nell Gosset Cup for Public Speaking Lara Rennie Belinda Thompson Cup for Achievement in Chemistry NZ China Friendship Association Award for Chinese N.Z. Institute of Physics Prize Achievement in French Achievement in Year 12 Mathematics Anna Scarlett Achievement in Human Biology Progress in English and Chemistry Gemma Zust Progress in English Year 12 (Form 6 ) Prizes 1998 Sophie Cullen Achievement in Art History Lisa Drake Dance Trophy Achievement in Dance Emma Griffiths McGibbon Cup for Achievement in Biology Edwards Cup for Achievement in English Rebecca Hawkins Mills Cup for Achievement in Geography Achievement in Japanese Hannah Hsu Mann Prize for Achievement in Physics Progress in Chemistry Carolyn Hwang Miss Edgar's Cup for Art
Eric Wills Memorial Prize for Achievement in Economics Achievement in Rosie Jones Performance Drama Eric Wills Memorial Prize for Greer Kelly Achievement in Accounting Bridget Lee Achievement in Physical Education Georgina McCormack Dorothy Robinson Cup for Achievement in Computer Studies Chantal Moreton Penney Cup for Achievement in History Laura Martin Cup for Achievement in Chemistry McGibbon Cup for Achievement in Biology Achievement in Mathematics Eleana Morris Alabaster Cup for Achievement in Food Technology Achievement in Maths with Applications Emma Paynter Achievement in Graphics Natalie Perret Achievement in French Hannah Rae Penney Cup for Achievement in History Achievement in Physical Education Kylie Ruawai Storrey Essay Cup for Creative Writing Phillipa Russell The Hallum Cup for Artistic Excellence Skye Rutherford Sarah Fell Cup for Achievement in Photography Achievement in Classics Emma James
Year 13 (Form 7) Prizes 1998 Sarah Bowles Corder Cup for Drama Amanda Egden Achievement in Physical Education Prudence Graham Achievement in Graphics Bianca Hurrell Stock Cup for Achievement in Geography Anna lnkster Chorister's Prize Stephanie lremonger Achievement in Art History Esther Lee Waltenburg Cup for Achievement in Japanese Achievement in Mathematics with Statistics Florence Lim Old Girls' Association Prize for Achievement in Art Kim MacBrayne Roy Smith Cup for Achievement in History WOGA Cup for Achievement in English Cooper Debating Cup Larcombe Cup for Achievement in French Jessie-Ann Maher Taylor Prize for Achievement in Accounting Eric Wills Memorial Prize for Achievement in Economics Elizabeth Peate Hoy Cup for Achievement in Mathematics with Calculus Achievement in Physics Corsbie Cup for Achievement in Chemistry Martin Cup for Musical Performance Anna Saunders Achievement in Classics Lucinda Thatcher Corsbie Cup for Achievement in Chemistry
Austin Cup for Achievement in Biology Susannah Williams Chorister's Prize Elizabeth Wylie Myers' Cup Seniori Speech Competition Cooper Debating Cup Award for Senior Music
Boarding House For making a positive contribution to the Boardin~ House.
Year 9 Miller Prize Erin Dooley Year 10 Sutherland Cup Philippa Kay Year 11 Julius Prize Rebecca Hyde Year 12 Wendy Nicholls Memorial Trop y Ro ie Jones Year 13 Bradley/Zina Cup Heitli Bishel/
Service Awards Lucinda Thatcher
Mollie Copper Award for Service to Sch0ol Sport Kelly Duffy Award for Service to the Library Emma James "Poutama lti a Hato Makere" the Artistic Trophy given f<DrAbility, Performance, Leadership and Spirituality in the Arts Jasmine Te Amo Tuti 11 Prizefor Religious Etiucation Sarah Bowles Nicola Dodwell Cup for making a contribution to Chorial Music Thacker Sacrist n's Cup Esther Lee Stokes Cup for S rvice to Elizabeth Wylie Sch ol Music PTA Award for He d of the Katie Bell Boarding House Amanda Egden & Susannah Williams St Margaret's College Awards for Joint Head Girls
Bates House Cup
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Major Awards Emma Griffiths Marlene Bell Cup for Best All round Year 12 Student
Kim MacBrayne St Margaret's Scholar Proxim accessit - runner-up to Dux
Elizabeth Peate The Virginia Christie Cup for he Dux of St Margaret's College
Lucinda Thatcher St Margaret's Cup for the Se ior Student who, in all aspects o school life, most clearly expresses ttfle spirit of St Margaret's College. ST MARGARET'SCOLLEGEMAGAZINE1998
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