2001 SMC Yearbook by St Margaret's College Foundation

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Magazine

2001

Susan Gressan Year 12

ExecutivePrincipal'sReport 200 I has been a very positive year - a year of outstanding achievement in academic, sporting and cultural activities, a year of physical development. a year of considerable professional and academic development and, most of all, a very happy year. This magazine will highlight many of the special events of the year. Our sporting successes,especially at rowing, but also the many other activities - cross-country, gymnastics,equestrian, aerobics and the road race are examples of where the girls have excelled. In all the 30 different sports which the school offers, teams and individuals have worked with commitment. enthusiasm and good sportsmanship. In the cultural field there has also been great development and our recent Arts Awards Ceremony was positive proof that instrumental music, choir; drama and dance are very strong in the College. The girls have achieved extremely well in academic areas and I certainly know that we have presented more red roses than ever this year for success at national level.This has included 16 students gaining High Distinction in the Australasian Languagecompetitions ie French and Japanesecompetitions, High Distinctions being awarded in English, Maths, Science and Chemistry and a medal being won in English. The debaters have also achieved great success,particularly with the winning of the Junior Press Shield by our Year I I debating team. It has been pleasingtoo, to see the development of new facilities and we are thrilled that our Student Services Centre will be completed and ready for occupation in 2002.This project has been made possible through your commitment. as parents, to the College Advancement Fund,and the generous support of the School's PTA. Not only will this building prove a boon to our Careers Department. counsellors, Learning Support Department and Health Educators, it will also enable us to free up other offices within the College and thus improve the facilities for our ManagementTeam.We hope to be able to renovate our main School Office over the Christmas break. The other big project which the school hopes to have completed soon is the water-based hockey turf. New tennis courts and the basic construction of the turf are in place and it just remains for that aspect to be finished and the addition of lighting to enable both the turf and courts to be used to their fullest capacity. Even more exciting for the school than all these things is the introduction of two new educational initiatives.The introduction of the International Baccalaureate next year and our move towards establishing a true Middle School with the inclusion of Year 9 into our integrated learning programme

are both great innovations.The staff have worked very hard with Dr JuliaAtkin and we have all benefited from having her expertise in developing our understanding and ability to improve our teaching methods and emphasise the development of the thinking skills and creative thinking in our girls. The International Baccalaureate programme will certainly build on this and it is thrilling to see at least 30 girls opting into the programme at Year 12 for 2002. Again professional development for staff has been very much a part of the implementation of the International Baccalaureate programme and I have been delighted by the staff's response. As you read through this magazine I hope you will see a school that has direction, a school that is concerned to give the very best opportunities to the young people entrusted to its care and staff who are professional, enthusiastic, ever ready to accept new challenges,committed to the girls and enjoying their work at St Margaret's. I thank everyone who has made this year such a highlight in the history of the College. First of all our Trust Board; members of the School Management Team with whom I work so closely,particularly Mrs Chris Wyeth who, as Associate Principal, has done a sterling job; all the staff, including those who work in the Boarding School and others who work behind the scene;the Development Office who have done so much to promote the school and our BusinessOffice who keep the financial wheels turning; our Office Staff, whose unfailing good humour; adaptability and professionalism result in many positive comments from both prospective and current parents; and, of course, the girls. I am most grateful to Kaye Curgenven for agreeing to accept the challenge of being Editor of this magazine, even though she is no longer on the staff, and everyone else who has contributed toward this Magazine of 200 I. With very best wishes for a happy Christmas season and a relaxing and recreating family time. ClaudioWysocki ExecutivePnnopol

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Trust Board 2001 WARDEN: Bishop D. Coles, MA, BO, MTh, Dip RE, PhD

This year has been a year of consolidation for St Margaret's College. After spending several years moving fast forward in development in many areas, it was time to take stock, assess our achievements and update our future plans.

CHAIRMAN: Mrs P Stewart

BOARD MEMBERS: Mr R Bridge Mr B Davis Mrs J Hickman, BA, MBA Miss J Kerr, MusB, LTCL, LRSM, ACertCM, HonGCM, Dip T chg, AIRMT Mr D Mclernon, BE(Mech), RegEng,MIEPENZ Mr O Matson, LLB Ms J Miller, BSc(Hons), Dip Bus St MrsV Moore Mr A Peat Dr M Rosser,MSc Phd, FNZIC Mr K Smith Mr P Sturge, JP.CA Mrs E L Tothill

Last year MissWysocki took a study leave trip to the United States and England,her resulting research reassuring and confirming that we were thinking proactively and in the forefront of international education, especially our thoughts on a Middle School and integrated education. After assessing the options for the very best possible, rounded education for our students, it was decided to proceed with introducing the International Baccalaureateand creating a Middle School, all of which will begin in 2002. The concept of the Middle School is to provide opportunities for increased interdisciplinary integration, independent study skills,to see the teacher as a guide/facilitator, to have expert input and multi-resource use, to ensure that learning is student centred, to have a team/cooperative learning approach, and to ensure that students receive strong training and learning in thinking skills and research. This will complement the strengths of our current system, that is, specialist subject teachers with long term views of skill and concept development passionate specialist teachers, streaming, extension opportunities particularly for our top students, smalle,-classes for less able students with specialist help, and the very successful tutor group system.

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

MissWysocki has always passionately promoted International Baccalaureate since introducing the system in New Zealand as Principal of Kristin School. The Board felt with the calibre of excellent staff, and many of our initial goals achieved, that the timing was now right to introduce the best philosophy of senior eduction available for young people in today's world, offering an international qualification at St Margaret's. This system is being introduced at the same time as the new national curriculum, NCEA, as an addition to the national system, and another option particularly for our more able students. Staff are facing the challenges of introducing both systems, and ensuring both work well together: The Board sees this initiative as a milestone in the development of the school, and acknowledges the tremendous effort of Miss Wysocki and all our dedicated staff who have worked long and hard to put these exciting initiatives in place. The achievements of many of our students are once again outstanding over the past year, and we feel very proud as we read about them in the newsletters and often in our newspapers. St Margaret's is in excellent heart and we look forward to a very exciting future for the College. P1eterStewart Chairman St Margaret's CollegeTrust Boord

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PTAReport The PTA committee meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 7.30pm in the Molly Mullan Common Room. In addition to general PTA business and event planning, we receive verbal reports from the Principal and also from Board, Primary School and Old Girls' representatives. All parents are welcome to attend these meetings;they provide an excellent way to keep informed of current school activities and plans. Because committee members, like all parents, lead busy lives, we resolved to keep the number of PTA events in 200 I to a realistic level, aiming for one main event per term. Members who are able also assistat occasional school activities such as Open Day. Another significant PTA function is the Second Hand Clothing Shop which is ably managed by Christina McCormack and her team, to whom we are indebted for the time and energy they contribute to this fund-raising service. Main events in 200 I included a Father/Daughter breakfast for Yr 13 (a sumptuous spread from the Boarding House caterers), a well-attended, superbly-presented public lecture on Menopause from parent Dr Cathy Black, the Spring Fashion 200 I Show and the annual Show Weekend Cocktail party. The Fashion Show typified a communal St Margaret's College effort. We were very grateful for assistancefrom the School and Development Offices, girls, staff and parents who joined the committee for this event. We are always delighted to have extra parent helpers. In all, it has been an enjoyable

RosemareePickering(top) and GeorginaGoater(below)at the PTAFashionShow.

and productive year as we were able to present a cheque for $20,000 to the school towards the Student Support Centre that will benefit all our daughters. We urge all parents, in Junior, Middle and Senior schools, to set aside March 5th 2002 to attend the PTA AGM. Also please consider joining our group to have input to your school, make friends and even have some fun!

AlysePurcellapplyingmake up to Natalie-RoseRutherford,at the PTAFashionShow. INTRODUCTION

Notes from the Staffroom 200 I. An historic year in world terms with events in America and Afghanistan. A remarkable year for us too, with change in mind. The staff have worked incredibly hard this year, as they progress towards implementing the Middle School initiative, International Baccalaureate and NCEA, Level One in 2 ()2. Lots of training, research,meetings and dis:::ussionhave ( .... urred to enable this to happen and the commitment si )Wn by everybody is amazing. S veral new staff have joined us this year. Miss Kathy Anderson and Miss Ruve Crawford joined the Art Department, Mrs Julie Ardagh, Mrs Mary O'Mal ey and Miss Nadine Allen joined the Social Science Depa'"tment. Mrs Janette Strang in Maths, Mr Peter Shaw in the Sports Department Mrs Joanne Isles in Science, Miss Wendy McPhail as PA to Miss Wysocki and Miss Sarah Webster as Marketing Assistant in the Development Office. It was also great to get to know Mr Scott Glaspeyfrom Canada and Miss Rachel Knight from the UK during their brief time with us. We celebrated with Rev Peg Riley, Ms Jan Webby and Ms Marilyn Copland who have married since this frne last year and also we also congratulated Mrs Belinda Charteris, Ms Michelle Brennan, Ms Michelle Mallard and Mrs Jo van den Bogaert on the arrival of their beautiful babies. At the beginning ofTerm Two, the teaching staff gathered on Rehua Marae for the day. St Margaret's has had a long association with this marae, in fact the main building contains some materials that came from Cranmer Square,the former site of our school. Our Year I 3 and other students visit here every year, but this was the first time staff had gathered here as a group. What evolved during that day was •✓ery special. Not only did we learn about protocol and part1erships, we also learned a great deal about each other and I am sure we all felt humbled at the trust that was present between us for this to happen. It was with deep sadness that we heard the news of the deaths of two former staff members. Ms Shona Begg taught

here for nearly twenty years, until 1995, and Mrs Heather Forgie was here for nine years, until 1996.Both women were very special in their own unique way - gifted teachers and valued friends and colleagues who lived each day with zest and enthusiasm. Our thoughts have often been with their families and we have shed tears and reminisced on some happy times with both of them. Our staff, like our students, are always learning. However, several have done this formally. Mrs Viv Morrison and Mrs Beth Steven completed their Bachelor of Teaching and Learning, Mrs Michele Callaghan completed the Advanced Diploma in Teaching and Mr Mike Greenslade achieved his Master of Education (with Distinction) and a Post Graduate Certificate in Counselling.Theseare wonderful achievements. Australia has featured as a destination this year with 15 staff attending IB training in Melbourne, five staff going to Sydney training for Middle School, two sports trips and staff who just had a holiday! Dr Mann travelled further afield for a term and revelled in the operas he heard in Europe and the UK. Miss Chris Chambers had a wonderful time in Italy and Thailand and is looking forward to returning to us next year.Other staff have travelled to Vietnam, USA, Bali, India, China and South America, so the stories in the staff room were entertaining and informative and make us all want to do the same. Finally, we have farewelled Mrs Amanda Wesley and Mrs Kathryn Coakley from the Science Department Ms Michelle Brennan and Ms Ali Price from the Maths Department Mrs Lisa McKay from the English Department and Miss Kelly Brown from Administration. Generally, we seemed to take life rather seriously this year, focusing on the tasks and challengesfacing us.The end of year gave us the opportunity to relax and enjoy each other's company and we have vowed to have more fun together next year. ChrisWyeth AssociatePrincipal

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Staff list 2001 Mr M Green;BSc(Math), Dip.App Sc (Meteorology): Dip Tchg;Maths

Executive Principal MissC Wysocki; MA (Hons), Dip Tchg

Mr L HallJm; Dip FA,Dip Tchg;Photography

Associate Principal

Ms P Harvey;BA, Dip Tchg;LearningSupport Co-ordinator

Mrs C Wyeth; BSc,Dip Tchg

Ms P Herriksen; Dip Tchg;HOD FoodTechnology

StudentCo-ordinator

Mrs I R Jones;MA (Hons), Dip Tchg:Mathematics

Management Team

Mrs L Kennedy;BA, Dip Tchg:HOD English

Ms M Copland;MA, DipTchg,LTCL AcademicCo-ordinator

MissJ Kerr; MusB,LTCL,LRSM,ACert CM, Hon GCM, Dip Tchg: AIRMT; HOD Music Mrs T Keys;NZBE,DipTchg,Dip BusStudies; BusinessStudies,Economics

Ms C Arthur; B.PhED,Dip Tchg SchoolCo-ordinator

Mrs N Kiloatrick;BA DipTchg;AssociateHOD English

Mr G Belcher;BA(Hons),DipTchg StaffCo-ordinator

Mrs J Kingsbury:MusB (Hons), LRSM,LTCL, AIRMT: Music Mrs J Laney:BA Dip PE,PG Dip Vit/Oen: FitnessCo-ordinator Mrs L Lightfoot;Com TeachersCert, Dip Tchg,Dip InfoTechin Ed; HOD BusinessStudies

Mrs S Oliver; BEd,TTC, Dip Tchg Primary& IntermediateSchool Co-ordinator

Rev K MacDonald:Dip T chg;Lth, IntermediateYear 8

Business Manager

Dr B Mann;BA, BSc(Hons),PhD,FNZIP;Physics

Mr K Beckman;BA Dip Bus& Adm

Mde M Marshall;BA BAC CAT; French

Development Director

MsV Morrison; KTC,Adv. DipTchg,Dip. Maths Ed;Primary,Year4

Mrs D James

Mrs H Newman;BA Dip T chg;Classics/ Art History

Chaplains/Counsellors

Mrs M O'Malley;BA BLA(Hons),Dip Tchg:Geography,SocialScience

Rev.P Riley;BA, Dip Tchg Mr M Greenslade;BA,Adv Dip Tchg,MEd(Dist),Cert Couns.

Mrs H Oughton; Dip Tchg; PrimaryYear2 Mrs D Pech:BA Dip Tchg,ATCL SocialScience(Term 4) Miss S Perkins;BA(Hons), DipTchg;Japanese

Careers Advisor

Ms A Price:BSc,Dip Tchg:HOD Mathematics

MsA Archer; BA, MA Hons, BEd,Dip Tchg

Mr C Rayward;BA(Hons),Dip Tchg:English

Staff

Ms S Rod;BSc,Dip Tchg;HOD Science

Mrs JAllan; BHSc,BTheol;English

Mrs L Roth; BA, Dip Tchg;Chinese,French

MissN Allen; BA Dip Tchg;History

Mrs H Sc2ndrett;Dip HSc,Dip Tchg:Science,Technology

Mrs JArdagh; BA ATCL,Dip Tchg;SocialScience

'1rs JanShand:B Ph Ed,Dip Tchg;PhysicalEducation,Dance

MissK Anderson; BA, BFA,Dip Tchg;HOD Art

'1rs J Shand,BA Dip Tchg:English

Mrs A Bateman;Adv. Dip Tchg,ATCL: PrimaryYear5

'1rs P Sheldon;Dip Tchg;Pr maryYear 6

Mr G Belcher;BA (Hons),Dip Tchg;HOD Geography/Social Science

'1rs S Smith:Dip Tchg:IntermediateYear7

Ms M Brennan:BSc,BCom,Dip Tchg;Mathematics

'1rs R Spiers:Dip Tchg,RAD Teachers:Drama

Mrs M Callaghan;Dip Tchg,ATCL,LTCL;PrimaryYear 3

'1issJ Steel:BA Dip Tchg:English,Classics

Mrs N Carson;BSc,Dip Tchg;Science,Chemistry, Ass HOD Science

'1rs J Strang:BA Dip Tchg;Mathematics '1r M Summerlee;BSc(Hons),Dip Tchg;Biology,Science

MissL Chambers:BEd,DipTchg;PhysicalEducation MissL Chong; BPhEd,Dip Tchg:HOD PhysicalEducation

Mrs RTiffen: BMech Eng(Hons),Dip Tchg;AssociateHOD '1athematcs

MissR Crawford; BFA Dip Tchg:Art, Design

Mrs JTodd:BFA,Dip Tchg:Art

Mrs J Ditford; BA Dip Tchg:Japanese

Miss PTownsend;BSc(N Arizona): PhysicalEducation

Mrs S Fazio-Smith;BA DipTchg;Geography,SocialStudies

Mde M Weiss:MA, Dip Tchg,Dip Theo (Hons) Strasbourg:French

Ms M Fenton;BEd,Dip Tchg;HOD Health Education/Lifeskills

Mrs A Wesley;MSc,Dip T chg;Chemistry,Science

Mrs S Fisher;DipTchg:PrimaryYear I

Mrs C Wood; NZCE Mech.,Dip Tchg;HOD/Technology

Mrs R Fraser;BA DipTchg:IntermediateYear 7, ScienceY7

Mr T Wood; ATC, Dip Tchg,NZCB: Graphics,Technology

Mr S Glaspey:Dip Tchg;Mathematics(Term 4)

Mr B Woods; NZCB, Dip BStds,Dip Tchg,NDBE,Cert Mgt: Economics,Accounting,Technology

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Staff list 2001 Computer/Technology Technician

Business Office

Mr D Rodda;BSc,Dip T chg

Mrs (Wilson

Science Technician

Mrs J Isles;NZCS, QualifiedTech Cert Learning Support

Mrs A Boyce Mrs C Laughton

College Office

Miss N Buckenham

MissW McPhail

- PA to the ExecutivePrincipal

Mrs B Steven;Higher Dip Tchg,Dip STN

Mrs A Kitson

- Office Manager

Mrs H Wiig

Miss N Pollock

- School Secretary

Mrs J van den Bogaert;BA.TESOLCert.

MissT Chamber

- Receptionist

Ms S McKenna

Development Office

Library

MissSWebster

Mrs D White, ALAA; Librarian MissJ Barkus;Library Assistant After SchoolCare/Holiday Programme Ms S McKenna

Boarding School Staff Mrs J Zygadlo

- Administrator,Kilburn House

Mrs J Jones

- Administrator,JuliusHouse

Mrs B Parker

- School Nurse

Speech and Drama

Mrs L Paul

Mrs T Minns:LTCL

Mrs R Ansell

Mrs R Spiers;LTCL

Ms J Brownie

Miss D Hartley: LTCL

Music Staff Piano: Mrs F Harman;LTCL,AIRMT Mrs M E Lovell;LTCL,AMusTCL,AIRMT Mrs J Rolofsma;LTCL,AIRMT Mrs K Sturrock:LTCL,AIRMT Mrs DTovey

MissA Butchard Miss L Rennie

AcademicTutor

Ms D Perkins

Catering Manager

Maintenance Staff Mr G Bradshaw Mr D Harris Mr R Derry Mr A Badger

Caretaker

Mrs S Jarden

CleaningSupervisor

Flute: Mrs D Russell;BA, LTCL,Dip Lib Sch,AIRMT Clarinet & Saxophone: Mr G de Lacey;BMus,LCTL,Dip Tchg,AIRMT Ms C McDowell;LTCL,Cert. Jazz(Polytechnic) Violin & Viola: Ms P Mills:Dip Exec.Mus Cello: MissA Harris;FTCL,LRSM,AIRMT Guitar: Mrs M Wells Voice: Mrs J Hewson;MA(Hons), LTCL,LRSM,Dip Tchg

- MarketingAssistant

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Staff BockRow:H Scandrett,N Corson,P Townsend, A Badger.M Summerlie, J Steel,B Woods,A-M Bateman,A Archer.T Wood,M Green,R Fraser

J Strong,M Callaghan,J Shand,B Monn,S Fisher.T Keys,M Fenton,D Horns,N Kilpatrick,K Coakley,J Shand,P Sheldon, A Wesley ForthRow:S Perk.ms, ThirdRow:L Roth,JAllen,C Royword, J Kingsbury,L Chambers,K Anderson,C Wood,H Oughton,K McDonald,JArdogh,H Wiig,T Minns,VMornson SecondRow:W McPhoil,A Kitson,R Tiffen,S Smith,M Weiss,R Derry,N Allen,R Crowford,M O'Molley,L Chong,P Harvey,N Pollock,P Hendnksen, JTodd FrontRow:P Riley,J Kerr.S Rod,K Beckman,M Copland,C Wyeth,C Wysocki,CArthur.G Belcher.S Oliver.A Price,L Kennedy,L Lightfoot

Beth GlassonYear 13 INTRODUCTION

Old Girls'Association Many events and act1v1t1eshave been organised by the committee during the year 2002, enabling former pupils who are members of the Association to maintain contact with each other and with St Margaret's College. Members received two editions of the Association's magazine 'Evergreen', outlining forthcoming events and including news of other Old Girls and functions recently held. The Association has provided scholarship assistanceto two pupils attending St Margaret's College during the past year: Functions held have included the annual Janet Storry TennisTournament between alumni from Rangi Ruru Girls' School, St Evergreen post out Andrew's College, Christ's College and St Margaret's College, held last February. As well as this, the annual golf and bridge tournament between former pupils, past and present parents and friends from Rangi Ruru and St Margaret's, was well attended.

together with pupils from both the junior and Senior Schools. Many former pupils, parents and staff were invited to view the exhibits and enjoy social interaction with each other.

Last April, the committee hosted over eighty former pupils, (who attended the College when it was located in Cranmer Square), to a luncheon held at Kilburn House, one of the two boarding hostels. The speaker, Mrs Mary Holmes, gave an interesting and amusing account of her work as a justice of the Peace. In July, another 75 past pupils enjoyed an early evening cocktail party at The George Hotel, where Miss Wysocki welcomed those present and briefly spoke about current happenings within the College. An exciting combined School and Old Girls' Association art, craft and photography exhibition/sale was held at the College last August. Forty-six alumni exhibited their work

Our annual Reunion Weekend was held in October where Old Girls were invited to join other members from their class, to celebrate their decade reunions. Last year four decade groups spent the weekend renewing past friendships at a variety of organised functions, including the annual Old Girls' chapel service, morning tea and the Annual General Meeting. The final event was the annual School Leavers' Ball hosted by the Association. This was held in December 200 I, at the Christchurch Convention Centre where girls leaving the school were presented to the Right Reverend Bishop David Coles and welcomed as new members of the St Margaret's College Old Girls' Association.

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Daughtersof Old Girls

Mother = italics,Grandmother= bold BackRow:MandyDalziel (WendyCorr),PennyDalziel (WendyCorr),KateVealeGosephine Rankin),RebeccaPierce(SuzanneStevenson, DaphneRobinson), Trengrove), ClaireWashington(KristineWilkinson), Holy Campbell(SoraBell,NoraCameron-Smith), EveSinclair-Thomson (Mory Small), Jessica Astor (Charlotte LucyTurnbull (WendyFox),RosieTodhunter (WendyFox),CayleyMorrin (HelenTibbs) 4th Row:JuliaBristed(GretchenMills),Jo Zwart (AnneMarshall),JuliaWaghorn (PhillipoJohns,Elizabeth Newton),SophieWigley (SollyNwse), FelicityRoake(NicoloBeckett),Antonia Guthrey (LouisePhillips), Anna Stace(NicoloMurray,AlisonCro~).HannahWright (AngeloCopland),SarahLetham GeanHenderson), Caroline Hornibrook (CloreFitzgerald), SophiePinckney(Susannah Lotter,AnneOliver), JaneHornibrook (CloreFitzgerald), JuliaGuthrey (RosalindNewmon),Natalie Gibson (MelonieChamberlain, Jocelyn Gill) Amy Satterthwaite 3rd Row:EllenMcDonald(MarionMogwre),RebeccaCraigieGunePollot),KateWatson (KerryWatson),KateDirkzwager(HelenDoll1son), (SueOsborne,Nerolie Jarman),Alice Howarth (AnnWood),KatieWylie (ChnstinoBanks),SamanthaWastell (SarahDear),KirstenSteyaert(KorenSimpson), JennyChapman(Priscilla Taylor),Olivia Cowdy GoniceRedmond), NgaretaWilliams(IreneTohere), FrancesGuthrey(LouisePhillips), CeciliaEllisGonePaterson), AnnaTaylor (SarahBush,Nan Jennings) 2nd Row: KatieVilsbaek(SollyElder,JoanChapman), Harriet Smith (KorenDavison), Annabelle Matson(KorenJomes),RebeccaTindall (RosemaryHannah), GenevieveHegarty(Priscilla Winder),AnnabelleRoake(NicoloBeckett),GeorginaDiack (WendyMorns,Kathleen Hawkins), GabrielleHegarty (Pnsc,1/o Winder), Emma Matson (KorenJomes),Harriet Daley (Marylyn Chamberlain),KateTaylor (SarahBush,NanJennings), Virginia Matson (KorenJomes),ClaraWells (KorenChandler),Georgina Gray (SarahCollins,Beatricelies) I st Row: HelenVincent (ValeneWinter),Alexandra Batten (RosemaryBeckett),Mega1Vincent (ValeneWinter),Ellie Hegarty (Pnsc,lloWinder),ParisFrost (ShelleyPanel),Cordelia Daley (MarylynChamberlain) Insert: Charlotte Henly GackyMercer),Annabelle Pierce (SuzanneStevenson, DaphneRobinson)

Lucy Faull Year9 INTRODUCTION

P R I MARY

S C H 0 0 L IFI BockRow:Mrs S.Fisher,Helen Vincent, DeborahChen-Green, Michele Giblot-Ducroy, Franco-Christina Simmons FrontRow:ShannonBnen,Bnttony Halhgan, CaitlinYee,Lauren Duke,PhoebeSteele, TaylorAlexander Absentees:GeorgiaBlocklows,SamanthaHaywood, RosyHogben

20N Bock Row:Mrs Heather Oughton,SineodHellmann, Hannah Buchanon,EmilyStreet,StephanieWebber Front Row:Maddisen Bruhns,CourtneyBartlett, Amanda Liddell,BronteNorton,CalistaFung

JCA Back Row:GerogiaDouglos-Beyere, SoojinLee, CatronoAnderson,KimberleyMocKoy-Wolloce, CharlotteJackson Middle Row:Mrs Callaghan,EvelynSlape, ReneeStewart,GeorginaLimmer, Katie Wilkinson,Lauro Elliott,Brittany Tyson FrontRow:CordeliaDaley,Nicole Cousins, PonsFrost,RemseJeyoroJ, Annal,seHaywood, CourtneyChamberlain,LouroTomlinson

PRIMARY& INTERMEDIATESCHOOL

4MO BackRow:Mrs VivienneMorrison,Amy Saunders, Heidi Schout,MeganVincent,Emma Learey FrontRow:BrookeBishop,ChelseaRobinson, Makaela Hellmann,EmmaChamp,Jamie dejong Absent:BellaBush

SBA BackRow:RebeccaFerguson, Ella Richardson, Katie V1/sbaek Middle Row:Mrs Ann-MarieBateman,CaraSaunders, YoungYoon,SamanthaMurphy,PenelopeHawker FrontRow:Zoe McCoy,SarahElliott, NicoleRudd1man, CaitlinBarker,JessicaChamber/am Absent:YoungYoon

6SH BackRow:ClaraWells,MichaelaBarraclough-Cody, Pen/laPeter,CaitlinRoberts,LauraHolder Middle Row:Mrs PaulaSheldon, GeorginaWilcox, MarshaTaaffe,KaitlynTyson, GeorginaGray, Ott1l1e Smith,Ellie Hegarty FrontRow:Seo Hyun Park,AlexandraBatten, FionaMillar,RebekahMasterson,KathenneTodd, KathleenZelter,LaurenChing

PRIMARY& INTERMEDIATESCHOOL

Year 1 Mrs Fisher

a t e sun. a batlmg ot. mak it so h people have o go to the p or the bea .. I make peopre wear t-snir s and sh.· or s. J let peopfe have picn cs, spo • sand barbecues. I make h ht so people can see hat they are doing. Deborah Chen-G een I lo e yellow. The sunshine is ello "'·

On a ot day, the sun co es out.

I Uke yello fll aint the best and the smily· ace o in our classroo . RosyHogben

PRIMARY& INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

My avouri e colour is pink. • makes e feel happy. Pini as a pig and a rose. Dark pink clouds in he afternoon~ Pink is ade out of red and whi e. y f ourHe tig ts are na y blue wit ink pa er s. Lauren Duke

PRIMARY& INTERMEDIATESCHOOL

I think that the French breakfast was yummy. We had hot Milo and blackberry jam, and baguettes, and after the food we had photos and then we wore a beret. It was fun. Bronte Norton

Year 2

Mrs Oughton

Hi, I'm Sinead. I had a French Breakfast today. We had a hot Milo and croissants, baguettes, and blackberry jam, and Madame Roth was our teacher, and we had lots of fun, and it was yummy. Sinead Hellmann

On Thursday Madame Roth came for our French breakfast and we had croissants with jam and butter on them. We had croissants with jam and butter on them. We also drank hot Milo. Courtney Bartlett

On Thursday we had croissants and baguettes. I would like to sing you a song: Sur le pont D'Avignon On y danse on y danse. Sur le pont D'Avignon On y danse tout en rond. I really liked the French breakfast and I had lots of fun. Maddisen Bruhns

My name is Hazel, and I like learning French because one day I would like to go to France, and I would be able to speak to everyone. I would say "Bonjour", and tell people that I am eating "la pomme". Hazel Meikle-Downing

PRIMARY& INTERMEDIATESCHOOL

Today we had a French breakfast. My favourite was that yummy hot Milo, and the croissants with margarine were scrummy as well. Madame Roth bought the food for us. We had photos taken with our berets. Emily Street I loved the food at out French breakfast, and the baguettes had some margarine on them. I like the croissants and it was fun. Madame Roth brought the food for us. It tasted good. Amanda Liddell Hello, I am Calista, welcome to my French breakfast. I am going to tell you about my wonderful time with my French class. Today I had French, and it was fantastic because it was the last day of school, so we had a French breakfast. It was a wonderful time. Guess what we had - some baguettes, and some croissants with margarine, and it was yummy. Calista Fung

On Thursday we had a French breakfast at school. We had some baguettes and croissants and a hot Milo. After that Mrs Oughton took some photos of us with a beret on our heads and holding our cups and eating at the same time. After that we played a game. We had to say a French word when we got the beret and we passed it around the circle at the same time. It was a brilliant time at the French breakfast. Stephanie Webber

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Year3

Mrs Callaghan

Flowers Lovely lavender, Pop, pop, pop, Lavender appears Here, here and here, Lavender appears. by Renee

Rabbit Rabbit, rabbit hopping around, What are you doing on the ground? Sweet and fluffy, playful as can be, But most of all, he is mine to keep. by Laura T

Lavender Popping out purple when it grows. Beautiful, purple flowers Looking like purple bees Smelling like lollipops. by Georgina

Rose Swaying like a tree, Water dropping off the side, Smelling like lavender. Growing vigorously as a baby, Magical rose. by Katie

Rose Smelling like a beautiful perfume Dazzling and glittering Red, pink, white and yellow So many colours to choose Attractive rose. by Charlotte

Therewasa newteacher, whocameto this school, Shehadtalentedchildren andsheknewexactlywhatto do. Giventoolsto achieve, lookat whatthey did weave.

Red Panda Red panda, sitting in a tree, Creeping in branches, Eyes green as a leaf, Fur red as the reddest apple. Tummywhite as snow, Cute as cats. Beautiful red panda. by Cordelia Daffodil Daffodil like an umbrella, Popping colours. It sways like the sea. Pretty like a butterfly. The prettiest butterfly I have ever seen In my whole life. by Georgia

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Crocodile

Rabbit

Ferocious crocodile, Green and mean, Long and large as can be, Biting for meat, Hungry as can be. Ferocious crocodile. by Courtney Chamberlain

Brown and white rabbit Eyes as blue as the deep blue sea, Creeping silently, nobody hearing me. Twitching ears and sniffing nose, Cute, friendly, hopping rabbit, Little, shy rabbit. Beautiful, scared, fluffy rabbit, Running as fast as the wind. Dog by Soojin Fierce like a tiger, J

Biting dogs, As black as the night. Leaping, running like the wind. Emormous, mean, nasty dog. Pouncing, fearsome, hungry dog. by Kimberley

Rose

Cat I am a cat, black as night, I prance in the moonlight. I've got silky fur, I sleep in the day, I also creep at night. Mice are delicious to eat. by Brittany

Swaying in the breeze. Water dripping off the petals, Smelling like perfume. Beautiful red rose. Lilies by Nicole Lilies sway in the wind, They pop up like a rocket, Like floppy umbrellas, Mysterious flowers, Swaying in the wind. Magical lilies. by Paris

Kangaroo Fluffy brown fur, Jumping in the night. Carrying a joey in its pouch late at night, Jumping as fast as a rabbit, Hooning down the highway late at night. by Annalise

Horse Tossing its mane into the air. Lion Gold mane, blue eyes, chestnut body, Thumping feet Gracefully grazing in a field. Fearsome Trotting, galloping, pig-jumping, chasing, Attacking Prancing, bucking, snorting. Ferocious Gentle-looking beast. Nasty as a tiger Rolling on its back, Bright orange Shutting eyes, off to sleep. Shaking bottom by Laura Running across the jungle

by Renise

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The furious honey bees skimming the flowers do delight Black and gold in the light Dart back and forth from flower to hive Honey, where have you been? You look so tired I have been busily flapping my silvery wings You look like you're barely alive Looking for nectar and pollen Your day is over your work is done Hunting for colourful flowers Now go to sleep there is no sun Looking for bright shimmering petals Sleep all night until there is light Covered in yummy bee delights The light is here and you have woke Brooke Bishop Now get to work you old little bloke Isabella Bush

Year 4

Mrs

Morrison

The bees were as busy as ever Buzzing down the road Carrying their pollen bags A huge and heavy load All I can hear is furious flapping Closer and closer to me

Rounding the corner Going to the tree Where there is honey as sweet as can be Look what lays upon the bed A shiny silver sleepy head The day has ended No more flying The bee says as she lay upon her yellow bed Time to rest my little head Amy Saunders

Hairy creatures yellow and black Darting here, darting there Furiously excited Buzzing all around Waggle, wiggle dance Shimmering wings darting past Swooping bees hunting for pollen Emma Champ

When the food gatherers flapped their wings furiously Outside in the shimmering sun They excitedly darted Down to their wondrous garden Where they skimmed over flowers They crept over flowers Suddenly they disappeared into the day Chelsea Robinson

The dear little honey-bee flying in the air Can you please tell me why you are flying everywhere You are darting around with a coat shimmering in the light You landed on my nose and gave me such a fright You're furiously flapping, I wonder Do you keep this up all night Skimming through the fields to get to the flowers You fly back home and do a wiggling dance The other food gatherers go zipping out of sight You go to the queen and the ever lazy drone And give them some food you gathered on your own You keep it in your crop Little food gatherers do not stop collecting food The beekeeper sprays and gets the rest of the food Poor little food gatherer go and get some more food Emma Learey

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The glistening morning Bees were furiously flapping their wings Hovering around the flowers . Skimming over them to collect the nectar Flowers holding out their petals to attract the bees with the golden wings Swooping back to the hive to see their beautiful queen. Heidi Schout

The queen is a royal covered with black·and gold fur Beautiful wings are bringing a shimmering ring To the glistening day the worker bees protect her Soldiers fight with all their might The housekeepers are working for her The lazy drone does not want to be alone Food gatherers come to me In my garden you will see A lot of flowers with me Makaela Hellmann Bees are very beautiful When flying in the night Larvae growing into pupae Pupae into bees Then flying off to do their jobs In another night The queen is mating with drones Then she s laying her eggs Now it's time to start a new day Work to be done and eggs to lay Jamie de Jong

The queen bee must be very proud Though she is never really loud Her wonderful army bold and bright Her children are such a marvellous sight Darting out and over the flowers They must be there for hours and hours Their wings shining crystal bright In the silence of the night So as I told you all out loud The queen bee must be very proud Megan Vincent

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Clara \'Veils

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7FR Bock Row:GeorginaBorowczyk, AnnoWilson, SamanthaLewis,RebeccaTindall Middle Row:Mrs Roe Fraser;PrudenceWatson, YongMi Kim,ClaireTomlinson, KimberleySmith, AlexandraCallaghan FrontRow:Amber Killonin,Harriett Smith, Lily CortwrightLowseDoprini, Mikaela Lancaster-Weerts, JadeAdams-Webb Absentees: JessicaLowry,SophieMoir

7SM Bock Row:Mimy Wong,EstherChen-Green, JessicaLoe,AnnabellePierce,RoseParkinson Middle Row:Mrs ShirleySmith,RosoMcGregor; Ol1v10 Orange,Chels,Common FrontRow:SamanthaBagne,CharlotteHenley, Melonie Green,LucyGarvin,Helen Lu Absentees:Hyun Lee,Miriam Block

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SOL Bock Row: Kira Williams,FrancesGuthrey, KellyBelcher,SamanthaMcConnell,MelissaTyson, CharlotteBuchanon Middle Row: Mrs SueOliver,JuhetteLee, MonicoJohnson, Ahnoko Dunne,GenevieveHegarty, SarahMahoney,Kate Ferguson,RosieHolliday FrontRow: SarahMasterton,ErinJackson, Caitlin Eves,CarolineEast,ChelseaMongon, SophieShow,Natalie Bradford,OlivioClement

8MA Bock Row: EleonorWootton,Kate Dirkzwoger, SophieStammers,BronwynHanger,SarahReese, GeorginaDiock Middle Row: Ms KirstyMcDonald,LucyAtkinson, AshleyMcNeil,Amanda Boyd,BonnieHasson, GeorgieWhittaker,Ol,v10McLennan, Aimee Paterson FrontRow: Olivio Glosson,HornetJohnstone, Gmn,eMatson,JoneMillar,JosephineSchoeller, Allonoh-KoteWokelm,AnnabelleMatson, SophieFreeor

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Year7FR

LIGHTS,

Intermediate A RACER'S

EDGE

The crowd was silent. I was stretching behind the block at the time with m·t heart thrashing against my chest, when the whistle blew. Slowly, I inched my body towards the edge, ready to dive. "Take your marks!" There was a loud beep and I was off. Streamlining so powerfully I knew I was in front. I had a burst of energy and went as fast as I could. 50m is easy,but I was beginning to tire out. Sm to go 4, 3, 2, I. YES! I had done it! Punching the air for victory, I felt the crowd's uproar of noise. It was such a wonderful feeling!

LOVE

DO A BUNGY

ACTION.

Our Hanmer camp concert was a real hit I think everyone enjoyed each bit. The concert was in full swing, then the parents and teachers got up to sing. Not that their singing was too bad, every teacher, Mum and Dad stood up there and sang and sang, they sang so loud our ears rang. The student's plays were so funny, even when Melissawas Ms. Mac on the dunny. Everyone had a good laugh, Then headed off to their cabin or bath. Once it was over off to the kitchen for a bite, and then we wen to settle down for the night. I know everyone enjoyed each bit. so our camp concert was a hit!

By KimberleySmith

By GeorginaBorowczyk

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CAMERA,

JUMP

I see the bridge that I'm going to jump off. They say that it is forty metres high, but it looks twice that. I go to the ticket office, buy my ticket and walk to the wooden planks,trying to look casual but really feeling very nervous. The people who are going to help me are waiting. They start wrapping a towel round my legs,just above my ankles.There is a strap around the towel which makes it look a bit like a parcel. On the end of the strap is a metal loop that will be attached to the bungy cord. By this time I am feeling very nervous and have butterflies in my stomach.What's worse is that there are bus loads of tourists watching. The man who is helping says,"Are you ready?" I reply,"Yes", which is all I can say. I look down to see the river rushing very fast and I think, "I can still back out now, but I have to do this". I step forward, ready for the man to count down when I see a flash of light and realise I am on camera; I wave to the people and look down, then I see the river rushing against the rocks. "Five", said the man. "Four", he says again,which seems like a minute. "Three, two, one". I jump towards the dinghy that is waiting for me, the air flying in my face and the river rushing to meet me. Suddenly I boomerang upwards and down again;eventually I grab a pole from the person in the dingy and am pulled to safety.When I realise it is over I feel a million dollars. I hadn't wussed out!

Byjade Adams-Webb

MY DOG

SAMANTHA

A curled, black shadow lying motionless, softly breathing; the new day begins. Inside a light flickers. People are slowly waking. Her ears prick-up. eyes alert for movement. Her head lifts. Raising herself to her full height. she stretches forward and back and ambles to the door:

HIDDEN

Golden sand blowing in the hot dry wind Rushing up over the pyramids Through the stone cracks into a chamber Hieroglyphics, ancient treasure, gigantic tombs Never been touched for thousands of years, not ever Only the sand does, only the sand gently coats the jewelled objects for Life After Death Towering above them there is the carved throne, gleaming gold Its perfect shape its perfect figure stands out among the furniture.

By SophieMoir

On the step she sits patiently, soft brown eyes silently begging.

ByAlexandraCallaghan

TREASURE

PRIMARY & INTERMEDIATESCHOOL

Year 75M

Cross Country

Intermediate

House Day Every year in Term Three St Margaret's College holds an awesome event called HOUSE DAY which is when all six houses, Rata, Konini, Rimu, Kowhai, Matipo and Manuka compete against each other to try and gain points to win the house cup. We start off with theatre sports, where four people chosen from each house read slips of paper all scattered on the ground, while trying to act it out. There is another part to this that is called the 'guessing game'. One person from the group goes outside. During this time others in the crowd shout out a famous person, an interesting place and a silly crime. When the person comes back in, she tries to guessthese things, with the rest of the members giving her clues. Sport comes next, everyone gets to choose to participate in either netball, hockey, petanque, badminton, tabletennis or trivial pursuit. Last of all we have house plays,which are really exciting because they're all so different and interesting. This year Manuka won. They performed wonderfully, with heaps of house spirit! I love house day and I'm already planning my costume for next year. Helen Lu

Boarding St Margaret's has two boarding houses, Kilburn and Julius. Kilburn House has girls in Year 7 to Year I 0, and Julius House has girls in Year I O to Year I 3.There is one matron in each house to look after the needs of each girl. In Kilburn we have Ziggy, and in Julius there is Jenny. For Year 7 and 8's we have a dormitory downstairs next to the office, so we have to be pretty careful how loud we are! Not always easy. For me, some of the fun things are that you get to meet lots of new people and enjoy good times together. On the other hand sometimes you get into disagreements with some of the other girls and you end up having to sort it out. Also, you can get a bit homesick initially, and in my case I miss my animals. Normally the meals are pretty good. My favourite dishes are the Chinese meals and the Mississippimud-cake for pudding. Then we have International Week when we sample different types of food from around the world, including dishes from Thailand, Korea, Switzerland, Mexico, Japan, India and America. I love the variety and the change from kiwi food!

Today Is the real cross country, that is,the Inter School Cross Country. I have already run in the St Margaret's cross country, and I came 4th which made me feel excited. Since then I have been practising, but I am still very nervous. All that training, and now the hard part is here. My teacher tells me to go and line up.Then I hear the gun go bang. I am off in a sprint. We have three laps to do, so I slow down so I don't wear myself out. I am all already getting puffed. Mum and Dad are here to cheer me on, and yell out to me, "Pick up your pace a bit." So I do, it's the last lap and I pass six people. I finish 12th, and I am very pleased with myself. Sam Bagne

The Cross Country This year the Independent Schools Cross Country was held in Hagley Park, where there were lots of different schools to run against.When we first got there we started preparing ourselves for a tough run-off. We started to stretch our muscles and line up for the race. The Year 5 and 6 boys ran first and they started with a bang. Once they had done their 2nd lap the Year 5 and 6 girls lined up.The gun went and they were off to a fiying start. We lined up after the Year 7 and 8 boys.When they had done their two laps the starter pulled the trigger and we were off. St. Margaret's tried hard to win the race but maybe it wasn't our day.The course that we ran was a long distance and I thought we handled it really well. Overall I think that St. Margaret's competed with dignity and spirit and showed fantastic sportsmanship. It was a nervewreaking but enjoyable day. CharlotteHenley

One Day Horse Trials St Margaret's held a one day horse event on Wednesday the second of May at Roydvale Pony Club grounds. St Margaret's, Selwyn House and St Andrew's were competing against each other. The day started off with a bang, and dressage was the first ride of the day.This went really well. The second phase was show jumping which was really awesome, especially when most people went clear.The final phase was the ultimate; Cross Country where three or four open fields with bold different jumps awaited us.The feeling was great, the wind blowing in your face, soaring through the air and fiying around the course. Prize-giving included prizes and ribbons, and the St Margare 's girls received their fair share.

So boarding can have its ups and downs, but mostly it is a lot of fun.

I am excited about, and already preparing for, next years event.

JessicaLoe

Olivia Orange

PRIMARY& INTERMDIATE SCHOOL

Year 75M

ENDEAVOUR

Intermediate

Dear Molyneauxfamily,with love,

1768

I st XI Hockey We had a great season. We started off a bit nervously because some of us had never played hockey before. Our team had girls from Years six to eight.We had some wins and some losses,and played lots of games against different teams such as Harewood and Rangiora. Some mornings in midwinter at 7:30am it was freezing, -6 degrees and the turf was like an ice rink. At the end of the season we won our division and everything turned out well. We had our end of season dinner at Spagalimi's,and we thanked Mrs Smith, and we gave her a present and then she had a little speech and we all clapped. I think we had a great season, and I think everyone enjoyed the seasontoo.

South Pacific

It is quite a hard life on board the Endeavour.I have had lots of new experiences, like the punishment, the food (which is not very pleasant), and our jobs, which are very different.They are quite hard. Meeting the natives ofTahiti was new, and so was coping with the death of some crew members. I am doing well on board the ship. My health is good and I'm feeling great, but sometimes I get a little seasick. All of the places we have been to are different. We have seen Rio de Janeiro, Tierra del Fuego,Tahiti, New Zealand, Australia, around New Guinea, Batavia,and Cape Town. Some of these places were hot, and some of them were cold. The natives in Tahiti were stealing our valuable things, but were forced to give them back. They even tried to steal the quadrant, which we required to assist in measuring the transit ofVenus. We got shipwrecked because we hit a coral reef. We had to go ashore and mend the Endeavour in Australia. The beds we sleep in are called hammocks and are quite comfortable.

RosoMcGregor

We have three watches a day, each working for eight hours on and eight off.

Hanmer Camp 200 I

We had four deaths before we reached Tahiti to observe the transit ofVenus, and one was a suicide.

We left for Hanmer on Tuesday, at I O o'clock. It took 90 minutes to get there. First we unpacked into our little cabins, which we shared with a partner. Everyone was divided into camp groups for activities and the camp play.Our first activity was conservation. Our group was supposed to go to the adventure playground, but unfortunately the owner said it was only for people who were staying in their cabins. So we walked all the way back to the pools and started a treasure hunt. We hunted around the pools and up Conical Hill. At night we had tea outside on the fresh green lawn, since it was such a mild evening.We went to the pools for an hour afterwards.

I cannot wait to come home and see you all. I hope this letter finds you well. I am coming home soon!

On day two our group did mountain biking. They biked around Hanmer. Unfortunately I can't ride a bike so I stayed with another group. The afternoon activity was 'various', in which we played cricket and practised our camp play.We went for another swim after tea. On day three, we went canoeing! It was really fun going down the stream and always getting stuck. Luckily nobody fell out. We had to wear wet suits and life jackets. In the afternoon we went to the cemetery. Its shady trees provided shelter from the sun because it was such a hot day. We recorded the dates and names of the people who died. As it was the last night of camp we did our camp plays.Some were so funny, and even the parents had to sing a song for us. On the last day of our Year 7 and 8 camp w2 would be heading back to school after lunch, but we s:ill had one activity left, pool problems. This was a new acivity, so we were the first school to try this activity. Basicaly we timed how long it took to travel through the water slide and measured the areas of the pools, but the best part was getting to have a dip in the hot water. On the b s ride back everyone was tired, but we all had a great time! M,my Wong

Your loving son, Robert Molyneaux.

By Charlotte Henley

THE 1769

ENDEAVOUR Cooks Voyage

Dear Mother, To my dearest Mother: I hope this letter finds you fit and well. My thoughts are with you wherever you go. Life onboard the ship is not that good. Every night we have to eat disgusting food, I eat it because I don't want to starve. There is nothing like your home cooking, Mother. Hammocks are the beds we sleep in, and they are very uncomfortable. I have a bit of trouble getting in, I sometimes fall out. I get seasick sometimes which is when I need your care most. There was one suicide, a man chained himself around the waist and jumped over the edge of the boat I think 1t was because he stole some food.Three other deaths took place,when three men froze. The punishments on board are very cruel; there is a lot of flogging if you steal something. Tahiti was our home for quite some time. A Tahitian stole the quadrant and many other things. Cook took some of the Tahitians hostage until the quadrant was found. Meeting the Tahitians was a different story. They were excited to see our ship but weren't very friendly. Discoveries were made at least every day, 1t is very exciting when we find new land. Joseph Banks drew lovely pictures of New Zealand, it was such a beautiful place. We have iust sailed around New Zealand and are on our way to Australia. Cook estimates we will be there in a couple of weeks. I am counting down the days until I come home and see you. I think about you all the time, I am missing you so much. Your Loving Son, Jonathan Monkhouse

By Melonie Green

PRIMARY& INTERMEDIATESCHOOL

HUNGRY

I REMEMBER

There once was a hungry ghost

I remember every day I spoke to you.

who liked tasty food the most.

I remember every day we laughed together.

He looked everywhere,

But those things will never change because I'm your Granddaughter and you are my Grandad. It was the year 2000, you were fit strong and 82 years of age.You didn't know it was coming. One afternoon when you were driving you had a pain in your leg,then one thing led to another and you ended up in hospital about 45 minutes later.You were in pain and didn't know if you were going to die or not. Somehow or someway you went into a coma and didn't wake up. I will always remember the day I cried is the day you died.

but the shelves were bare, so he had to eat plain toast.

By Helen Lu

...

By Chels,Common

DEBORAH'S

BIRTHDAY!!

"Wake up Esther wake upppp," called Deborah. Today was the fifth of October, Deborah's birthday. It was 6am and she was running though the house panting heavily,floorboards creaking, doors opening and closing. Half asleep I stumbled out of bed reaching for the present I had hidden yesterday.After searching frantically I found it under my nightgown by my shoes.Awake now I walked into her room and handed her the hard square parcel. Smiling she ripped the gift-wrap I had painstakingly wrapped the night before. 9.00 am, I'm standing by the frame of her door, my eyes scanning the now untidy room. The bed lay unmade with bed sheets on the floor, the carpet was scattered with ripped paper, ribbons, cards and boxes. I sighed and went into the study where my younger sister was engrossed in Alexa, a doll she had received earlier this morning. "Come play," said Deborah with a twinkle in her dark brown eyes."No thanks," I said, and went to get changed, as this was going to be a very long day!! My family had Deborah mania.Any thing Debbie wanted to do was done! But that's okay I guess.She is 6 and to a little kid that's a big deal. Orana Park here we come. "Hello, hello, how are you? Joanna,you have gotten so tall. Annie you look great, Esther wow!! you look so tall too, and Deborah, my sweet Debbie you look so much older!" I smiled at the lady with the olive skin,the dark black hair and the almond eyes and I gave her a hug."Hi Aunty," I said, "missed you !" That's the good things about birthdays; they bring the family togethe-- even if it is just for a day. Can't wait till my birthday.

By EstherChen-Green

THE I 768

ENDEAVOUR

MY GRANDAD

Cooks Voyage

Tomy dearestfriendJoseph, I hope this letter finds you fit and well. We arrived at our destination ofTahiti and already face a tiresome difficulty.The natives have stolen the quadrant and other necessities. They are barbarians and do not respect other people's property. Many of the crew have been cheating on their wives, but they will eventually have to leave this tropical paridise and the sweet tender food. The food, instead of having rations, was delicious. Everything was fresh and tropical. We have already had four deaths and one suicide. He jumped over board because he stole some food and was not able to face the consequences. I am looking forward to coming home and, God willing, the winds will make the Endeavour go faster. After sleeping in the hammocks every night I think I could keep this custom up when I get home. Cook estimates that it will take 14 to 15 days until we get to our next landfall, and we will surely make more discoveries there.

Sitting on my Grandad's knee listening to his funny stories, they always made me laugh! His sweet innocent eyes staring back at me whenever I chuckled to myself. I remember that. I was five years old at the time, and I was staying with my Gran and Grandad in Zimbabwe. We stayed there for six weeks doing fun and exciting things. Then the holiday had passed."Good bye Gran and Grandad," I said, not knowing that this was the last time I would see my Grandad ever again. Time passed,and then Grandad was in hospital, and had been for two weeks. Looking at my mum's face one morning said it all, I just knew something was wrong. "Miriam, Grandad died last night. He was very unwell." Hurricanes of salty water spurted down my :heeks. My mum comforted me and helped me feel much better. She said that she was leaving for Zimbabwe tomorrow for his funeral. remember his smell, I remember his big hugs, and I will always remember my Grandad.

By M,nam Block

I am really looking forward to seeing you again. Your dearest friend, John Truslove.

By LucyGarvin

PRIMARY& INTERMEDIATESCHOOL

Year SOL Intermediate

MEOW

Way to Go!

Term 3 brought on an especially difficult challenge for St Margaret'sYear 8 students.Theywere presented with a scenario asking them to assist the MEOW (Many Ecotourists Over

Traffic congestion outside schools at drop off and pick up times can be an absolute nightmare, so in 1999 Frances Ruddiman, Kate Taylor, Jessica Chapman, Sarah Johnson, Phillippa Bradford and myself, along with our Year Eight

Westland) Corporation develop a new tourist venture. This venture would use a Skycap 20, a helium filled airship with attached gondola, to conduct tourists around South Westland. Year 8 students worked in four companies to develop plans for this business. Requirements included selecting a suitable base site, planning itineraries, presenting ecotourism information, looking at safety issues, arranging on-board food, designing the interior of the gondola, marketing and developing every aspect of the corporate image. Students responded enthusiasticallyto the challenge,and soon the classroomswere alivewith serious discussionsand decisionmaking.Teams within each company took responsibility for separate sections and soon became experts in their field. As the girls moved from their home room to science to technology,they worked on various aspectsof the project.The food team worked in food technology to plan a menu, test the food and design its presentation. In design,students developed the corporate image, learning about logos and livery, business cardsand letterheads.In materialstechnology,studeritsdeveloped souvenir pens and stitched their logo onto uniform shirts and jackets. At other times, students were designing company websites and used Powerpoint and Hyp·erstudio software to present safety and ecotourist information. As the term drew to a close,the pressure was on to complete all the self-set tasks so everything was ready to present their proposals to company directors (parents!) in the last week of term. Every student had to contribute orally on the night as each company selected aspects of their ideas to share in their limited time slot. The standard of the work presented was awesome, but this was not the only exciting side of this project. Along the way, the students learned many new skills including design skills,computer skills and knowledge of fiight and south Westland.They also developed even more important skills,those of working positively together to complete a task. While this aspect was often the most difficult, n the end it turned out to be the most rewarding. Any businesswould be very lucky to employ any of these highly skilled young people.

teacher Mrs Oliver decided to do something about it. We took part in a scheme introduced by the Christchurch City Council titled 'What's the Big Idea?" This initiative was designed to challenge school children into finding solutions . to a community issue.Our issue was traffic problems outside Christchurch schools. Our research into the problem included observing traffic outside several schools at drop off and pick up times. Photographs and videotapes of cars waiting in five minute zones were only some of the evidence we collected which confirmed that congestion was a problem. After carefully assessingthe situation we decided that the best way to reduce traffic congestion was to encourage students to come to school by other means of transport rather than just the car. We designed a colourful, attractive brochure titled "Way to Go!" to promote things such as walking, cycling, car pooling and even walk pooling. We presented our ideas to the Fendalton/Waimairi Community Board, and then to representatives of the Christchurch City Council. Then, in the year 2000, we found out that our brochure idea had been approved and that we could actually produce the pamphlet and distribute it to primary and intermediate schools around Christchurch. Earlier this year the brochures were printed (all 30,000 of them!) and we faced the difficult task of dividing and distributing them to different schools. Several lunchtimes were spent counting brochures and then driving around Christchurch in the school van! The entire job was certainly a challenge, but also a lot of fun and it was especially rewarding to receive positive feedback from several schools. Now, why don't you take this opportunity to think about how you can help the traffic problem? LaurenSmith

PRIMARY& INTERMEDIATESCHOOL

WHEN

AMERICA

WAS

CHANGED

ATTACK

The morning I woke to hear the devastating news, I was shocked. The television was on I watched and listened, to the cries of terror from onlookers, trying to take in the scene of the twin towers collapsing before their eyes. As the terrifying footage flickered across the screen, I sat silently and wondered why. Why did those people have to die?

By FrancesGuthrey

ON AMERICA

A strange feeling of disbelief swept through the country, not silence, no faces of stone. Tears and cries of loss. A wave of emotions, as the towers thunder to the ground. Things like this just don't happen. It seemed so far away yet it became more real by the minute. There have been many minutes since it happened. For days afterwards the world stood still to watch. The same scene over and over again. Devastated, scared. So many lives taken. It didn't seem fair, it wasn't fair.

By KellyBelcher

THE DAY AMERICA NEVER FORGET.

WILL

The sound of crashing glass and rubble

SEPTEMBER

11TH

Waking u~ to a peaceful world, or so I thought. The birds were singing,the sun was shining. I walk into the kitchen for a normal breakfast with my family.

It's so unusual but it is true.

"Watch this!" says my Mum, pointing frantically at the news on the T.V.I stare at the screen. At first I don't realise what I am watching. Is it a new movie that's coming out soon? Yeah that must be it. People don't crash planes into buildings in real life, it just doesn't happen. I turn back to my cereal bowl, but Mum tells me to keep watching.

There used to be two but we are left with none.

It takes a while for it all to sink in. I'm watching people jumping from windows a hundred stories up and all I can do is sit and watch the news reports.

the devastation leavesyou breathless. As you see the wreckage, tears run down your eyes.

The impact was fast it was scary it was fast and furious. This is the day America will never forget.

By NatoheBradford

To get away from it all Mum and I go out to the shops but as we drive along with the radio on we find there is no escaping the horrific attack. I feel sick inside just from watching the pictures on the T.V.I can't begin to imagine how the people of America must feel, even those who did not lose friends or family have lost their sense of security and a part of their lives is gone for ever. "What will happen next?" I ask myself, and my question is answered.While the Afghanis sleep on Sunday 7th, America begin their retaliation. Missiles flying; buildings collapsing. "America will not fail in thei1· endeavor against terrorism," George Bush cries. Who knows whether they will or not. I suppose we will Just have to wait and see.

By KiraW1//1ams

QUESTIONS

A NORMAL

What 1s America achieving by bombing Afghanistan? Or more correctly, why? In retaliation. Why should they vent their anger on innocent people? Because innocent people of America were killed. But doesn't this mean they are just as bad? Probably.

The Tower seems very quiet today, not many sales and not much noise, but after lunch I know stocks will climb.

Their war against terrorism is against Osama Bin Laden - and his network of supporters - NOT innocent people. If they tried to justify hitting back, by saying that the Afghanistan republic support Bin Laden, it would be true as he is supported by large numbers. But these people most likely support him because they don't know anything else. He is their only hope - he brings them out of poverty at its lowest levels,and trains them to do something they have been bmught up to think 1shonourable - kill. Maybe if these people have been shown both sides of the paper they would have chosen otherwise and they would not have turned to Bin Laden. So possibly the option is not to bomb Afghanistan and kill the terrorists as well as the supporters, but to educate the ones that will listen and bring Justice to those who will not.

By ErmJackson

DAY

I work at the top of the building with the best view of them all. As I start the long haul down the stairs to the cafe around the corner to sit down and have a cup of coffee, I am stopped by a short rumble. and then 1t stops, but ten seconds later it is back.The sound is coming closer and closer. I start running but I am not fast enough and then ... EXPLOSION 1 What has happened? '\Jow I am lying here, scared of everything around me, not knowing what the world will be like after this horrible day in history September I Ith. 200 I. Hearing only cries of people and seeing only the flickering lights, I don't move a muscle. It is over. As my eyes start to close I think, "Who was the sick minded person to cause such a devastation to so many families around New Yo1·k?"I hear another explosion and the other tower is down. More and more people are gone in a instant. More lives have been taken by criminals who want to take over the world, to rule the universe and have everyone serve under their name. My heart beat is getting slower and my breaths are getting shorter. My last breath is a gasp and then I am gone.

ByJulietteLee PRIMARY & INTERMEDIATESCHOOL

THE

Year SOL Intermediate THE

TWIN

TOWER

ATTACK

The unbelievable shock as the day dawned, a new day,c.day that has changed the world. The feeling was that it was simpl:✓ an unfunny joke until I turned on the television and was made to believe this horror was true. Wave after wave of despair washec over me as news of the thousands of lives that had been lost hit me. Questions came to me, questions with no answers.The immense suffering that has been caused by this one attack, this tragedy, will live on forever.

By Kate Ferguson

ATTACK

OF HORROR

As the immediate change took over the world we felt the shock and pain, and saw the horror and heart breaking scenes.The number of lives it took with it was horrifying. It makes you stop and think why someone would die for their own country. As we all saw on television, there were people looking for their loved ones and people risking their own lives for others. As the twin towers fell, it was like a movie unfolding.The world of attack will never end. Nothing has been gained; everything has been lost. All we have been left with is the destruction of the country and the memories of the ones we lost.

By MelissaTyson

RADIO

HOAX

In the car,travelling to school, Mum turned the radio on "It can't be true. Not the Twin Towers." Chaos reigned that Wednesday. "It must be a hoax." We changed channels; it was the same Mum explained to us now: "The Twin Towers are two of the buildings at the World Trade Centre. They are some of the most important buildings in America. Two hijacked planes crashed into them." We continued in silence, praying a little prayer for those in New York. At school I still didn't believe it. A sense of disbelief and amazement had engulfed the school. I continued my day in absolute confusion, hardly daring to think. Returning home after school we watched the News. It was amazing; every channel had dedicated that day to America. The pictures were horrible, people jumping from the tall buildings, planes crashing and bringing the towers down. It's amazing to think that a couple of weeks earlier someone had said that even a plane couldn't bring the towers down. But they were wrong. Four planes in total were hijacked. Disbelief, confusion, amazement, grief, devastation, pain. "This can't happen in America, not New York, the city of liberty." Glued to the television, as the scenes of the tragedy unfolded before my eyes, I realised that had this happened a year earlier; I would have been in America. Even now, a month after the incident, we have not heard from our friends in West Virginia. I am thankful that I am still here.

By MonicoJohnson

MAKING

A DIFFERENCE

- A TRIBUTE

MY GRAN DAD

Silent tears filled my eyes as I walked into the church. I could see his coffin lying at the front. Tears rolled down my cheeks as I took my seat in the front row. I saw his flag with his regiment number '88' ir the middle and his medals were draped over the coffin. As the service began I found it hard to stop crying. Many of his friends spoke about their school days with him, and the war. My Dad spoke about his life, how he was always ready for a new adventure. Always full of ideas. During his life he made a boat called 'Atu' he wrote a book and a few poems. Suddenly the chaplain said, "Here is Samantha McConnell, representing the grandchildren." I stood up and took a deep breath. "Manawaora," I heard my voice say."Dawn breaks,the morn is still, a fantail on my window sill." As I stood in front of the friends and family of my grandad at Russell's Christ Church, reading his poem about Manawaora, the beautiful place he had lived, I realised how important my family are. I realised how much I missed my cousins who I haven't seen in eight years. I knew I needed to change. Making a difference is what's im'.)ortant. As we left the church and drove to the 'Old Soldier's Cemetery,' I thought about how much I love Manawaora. So big, so green, so beautiful. I thought about how even though it was a family house, it was my Grandma and Grandad's house. I knew that twelve years ago when my Grandma died, she wanted to die at Manawaora. I knew that Grandad wanted to spend the rest of his life there. They did. The huge property of Manawaora still holds their spirits. It was then I realised that I didn't know my cousins Melanie, Sally and Louisa very well. Just because Melanie lives in New York and Sally and Louisa live in the UK, that shouldn't mean I can't have contact with them. I still have contact with Fi and she lives in Dunedin. My cousins aren't just my cousins, they are my friends. I knew I had to get in contact with them, so they wouldn't be long lost cousins forever. I had to make a difference. Looking out over the bay at the old soldiers' graveyard I slowly walked towards the grave where my Grandad's coffin was being lowered. Tears ran down my cheeks as I knelt down beside the grave. As I dropped the flowers I whispered, "Grandad, thank you. Thank you for being an awesome Grandad. You have always been there for us, your grandchildren. You even planted a tree for each of us!You helped us decide which school I should go to and sent us anything on St Margaret's that you saw. We will still come to Manawaora Grandad. We will still visit you. We love you Grandad. Thank you and goodbye." Manawaora will be kept in the family. It is five hours out of Auckland and ten minutes from Russell.I am making a difference by becoming closer to my family. At the Christmas of 2002, my family on Dad's side will reurite at Manawaora for a reunion, organised by Fiona and me. I look foward to seeing my cousins who have moved all over the world. I thank my Grandad for being a Grandad like no other. He will always be remembered. In memory of Robert McConnell, the best Grandad ever.

By SamanthaMcConnell BallantyneEssayCompet1t1on • Highly Commended

PRIMARY& INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

Saturday Netball

Year SMA

There is nothing better than the buzz of excitement and participation at the netball courts for St Margaret's College on Saturday mornings. Even though we weren't working as a

Intermediate

Science Fair Last year in October I started thinking about the Science Fair, with a vague idea about doing a project on carrot fiy. After many weeks of hard work (and a tiny rush on the last few days) it was time for the St Margaret's Science Fair. I was pleased with my work, and I also had the good news that I had got into the Canterbury Westland Science and Technology Fair. I had to go very early in the morning on Saturday the 18th of August to the Christchurch Convention Centre to be interviewed by lots of judges and show my project. The judges all seemed to come in a big rush and it was kind of scary to talk to numerous different judges for several hours, but eventually it was over. I went home to relax and wait for a phone call that would tell me if I had a prize or not. In the afternoon I received a call from Mrs Fraser and I was told that I had at least one prize. I was very excited, and that night at prize giving I was so nervous I couldn't sit still. My name was called out for a prize near the beginning, and after that I relaxed a bit thinking I had got my one prize. I was very surprised when my name was called out again and again, and in the end I got second overall in the whole fair, winning $835 from 7 prizes. I was very pleased with my results and since then I have been in two newspapers, a magazine,and on the radio because of my success. BronwynHanger

Year 8 Aerobics There is nothing better then the buzz of performing on stage and doing something you love at the same time. I have one word for you. Aerobics. This year a group of girls dedicated their Friday afternoons, as well as many other afternoons and weekends, to practising our routines. The first competition for most of us was the 'Independent Schools' competition at Rangi Ruru. This competition involved Rangi Ruru, Selwyn House and of course our own Intermediate School. St. Margaret's had entered two pairs, (Melissa Tyson and Sarah Masterton, Jane Millar and myself.) and two individuals, (Chelsea Mongon and Juliette Lee.) We felt nervous, excited, and ready at the same time. We watched all the competitors warm up. As it came closer to time, we went behind the stage and began to settle. Jane and I were the first competitors from St. Margaret's to compete. We went on stage feeling exhilarated from our team mates cheering us on. We went through our well practised routine and felt as if we had performed successfully. We watched our fellow competitors show their stuff, and finally we found out our results. They were fantastic! My partner and I came first in Pairs.The other pair came second. Chelsea came second in individual, and Juliette came first. We went on to the 'Canterbury Competition' and were placed in exactly the same order!

team at the start of the season, by the end we were finally working well together, using our skills and enjoying the game, even if we did lose on many occasions. From this season of netball we have all made lots of friends and gained some skills that we will keep for life. I would like to encourage all girls to sign up for netball next year as it is a great sport, and you will enjoy being involved in playing for your school. Kate D1rkzwoger

House Day As we arrived at school we were filled with excitement ready for the day ahead, which would be filled with sport, humorous house plays,theatre sports and a delicious lunch. Every student was wearing her house colours with pride, some a little over the top. The day started off with theatre sports with very humorous performances by all the houses. In the end Rimu took all the laughs,coming in first. Then came the sport. Everyone was participating an_dgiving I 00%, whether it was in hockey,netball, trivial pursuit or table tennis. Rata took all the glory and came first. After the sport we all enjoyed a tasty lunch before we acted in our house plays,which were filled with humour, happiness, music and friendship. Manuka, with their very skilful performance, took first place. At the end of the day we were tired but filled with happiness and joy. Rata was the most excited house as they came number one over all. Ol1v10 Glossonand GeorginaWhittaker

Year 7 & 8 Camp ---Cemetery Trip This was my second trip to the Hanmer Cemetery, but I still found it an interesting, but scary, place to be. The tall pine trees towering over us provided us with shade, which added to the scary atmosphere. Ancient headstones stood motionless, cracking, wearing away. Like creaky rusted gates, our voices could be heard echoing in the country silence. We studied the headstones to see how old people were when they died, and the causes of their deaths. It was sad to see infants buried. AnnabelleMatson

The feeling was fantastic! I felt excited and happy that I had tried to do something for my school and had succeeded, it was not only about winning but the sensation was superior! Aimee Paterson PRIMARY& INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

Year SMA Intermediate Moonlight laid a dappled pathway across the calm water of the bay. In the distance, a local boat made a quiet whizzing sound as it drew . nearer to the old wooden jetty. This was what the night life sounded like in the quiet, secluded bay of Cassis,tranquil and undisturbed, all until one night in the early September of year 2000. We had been living in Cassis for nearly two years when the raging storm hit the bay.Waves thundered to the shore, boats were tossed violently at sea, and wildlife let out screams of fear.A black cloud of oil crept slowly to the shore threatening the lives of people and animals. No birds chirped the next morning, only the sound of rain lashing at the window panes.Tears rolled down my cheeks as I watched the force of Mother Nature tear through the bay. The storm had finally calmed down early the next morning and we were able to go outside. I remember so thoroughly all the sounds.The sound of the heavy rain, the constant whir of search and rescue boats and most of all, the sound of fear. The locals were asked to be volunteers to help save the oil struck wildlife. Three sealions were rescued that day,along with forty sea birds and a lonesome baby whale. It is a month after the week of the storm, and the oil continJes to jeopardize the wildlife of the bay,but we are all still volunteering to help the vets along the devastated coastline, all working together to make a difference. Life is like that though isn't it? We all work together even if it is to take an instant meal over to someone who is sick, or if it is to help sow a vegetable garden ready to feed hungry people for the long winters here in Cassis. All the locals in Cassis live together in hope to find a miracle, a miracle that will make a difference.

By SarahReese Bollontyne'sCup 200 I• HighlyCommended

THE

HORRIFYING

LEAP

A red glow through soft, silky material, brings warmth from the norning rays. Small,cramped, tight. holding me in warm arms. Bits and pieces, books and books, ancient, colouring the past. Shelvesof love, and age pattern the walls. Magical,mysterious, silent, only disturbed occasionally by dips in :low, soft, heartwarming music. Boxes stacked like soldiers, full of happy and sad memories. Laughter,joy, sorrow, all enclosed in cardboard walls. Unknown shadows thrown against white chalky plaster. Images,others past, cover and decorate the soft bland carpet. Thick layers of dust remind us of those past few years. Photos of loved ones, pets, that shall be seen no more. Forgotten diaries, books, toys, memories, tossed into a pile. Slowly, I pick up a book, open the page, and I am drawn into it. Words fiow by, I remember, I see, I feel, what happened. Familiar voices beckon me, smiling faces greet me, I am no longer alone and scared. Touching the treasured childhood drawings, I remember how proud I was. Sitting on my old trusty rocking horse, I see myself. Mum laughing,Dad talking, my brothers smiling... Slowly,reluctantly, I pull away,gazing back at the clutter of memories. I want to stay,but I can't. - For if I stay too long, I may be lost in the past forever.

The sweat drips off my hands as I take my first step. I hear the roaring screams at the side of what seems an ocean that leads nowhere. The adrenaline is pulsating through my mind. I stop, as I wonder what may happen after I have made my leap.Will I forget to hold my breath and sink to the bottom? As I jump will I feel the cold water, and drop further and further endlessly?The supervisor shakes me and I wake from my deadly day dream. Still the screams and chants go on. My body starts to heat up. I take my second step and hear whispers echoing in my mind saying,'C'mon, we've all done it, now it's your turn.' I take a deep breath, take four spaces back, sprint and leap.The wind rushes right through my body, as if the world is about to end. All the heat turns to numbness as my toe touches the icy waving water. I sink. Lower and lower. To find my feet, spring back to the surface of the pool. Wails and roars of laughter come closer as everybody hugs me.Voices tell me about the whole jump, as if they were live reporters asking about the experience. I was able to tell them how breathtaking it was, and how I would never do it again. My face, full of redness. I am filled with joy to have overcome my fear of heights.

By EleonorWootton

By SophieFreeor

MY SECRET PEACEFUL

PLACE

Autumn breezes waft through the immense bay w ndows. Calm fills the room. Musical notes swirl with compassion as the warm rays leak through. Hidden secrets lie within the collection of antique silver. Gold and ruby red sofas - appealing to the eye bLt comfortable. Mahogany chiffionaire decorative ornate detail. Paintings adorn the walls in a drama of story and thought. A place of relaxation, escape. A place of peace.

By VirginiaMatson

My comfy leather armchair welcomes me to the space which is 1llum1nated by the fire constantly fiickenng, dancing, prancing and leaping in the grate. Above are photographs which frame memories from the past. I sit and lend an ear to the outside world where I can hear the silent approach of the cherry trees erasing the morning dew off the window, which is invaded by cobwebs. Then I hear the squeak of the rusty iron roof as animals scamper across it finding food for the long winter ahead. Above the expressionless mantelpiece a clock hangs, gravely needing its battery restored. This is our room. My room, where I will hibernate for winter.

By SarahReese

36t

HIDEAWAY

PRIMARY& INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

TREETOP

HAVEN

WARM

The old, neglected tree hut is settled at the top of the ancient

Warm, soft and glowing, an orange fire flickering,

walnut tree. It is a place which allocates rest and relaxation. As you

contained within its small,tight space.

ascend up the timber ladder you can overlook the well-loved garden underneath - the ramshackle hideaway. Long-lived rags of

Soft pinkish, multi-coloured curtains, contain the cheerful welcoming music.

fabric hang below the roof as curtains, which protect you from

I lie curled up like a cat on the textured carpet

the sun's rays.Wooden planks creak as your feet pad across the

I watch fascinated. Fire light flickers and dances.

surface of the floor. It is a place where we go in the summer and

Pudgy,fat cushions on a comfortable blue couch, where I often relax exhausted at the end of a day.

for many more summers to come.

Books and beautiful ornaments placed neatly within a staircase shaped bookcase,to be read and read again.

By SarahReese

Warm, i·witing, deliciously comfortable, my space, my place.

By BronwynHanger

FEAR Gut wrenching fear rose up into my throat as I squeezed Sunny into a trot up the hill to the starting box looming ahead. My first one day event and cross country was just about to start. My heart was pounding, my instructor was telling me, "Breathe Jane,relax and have fun." As she waved her goodbyes I tried to make Sunny stand still in the box. No chance of that as he pranced about, rearing up. "Now just go in your own time," said the fence steward. I tried to take my instructors earlier advice. Start at a trot, which failed, so I gave in and let Sunny canter over the jump. Over. I breathed a sigh of relief. I turned Sunny up the hill to the opening of the forest, a gallop now as I tried to steer him to the right jumps. I, 2, 3 more jumps done. The trees were getting scarcer.Almost half way now. Now the worst part, a u-turn then straight down a hill with more jumps on the way. Sunnythought it was a joke and headed straight down the hill. I tried to turn or at least stop.The jumps that I was supposed to be jumping were blurring past. I gave up and held on for dear life. At last :he bottom of the hill. Phew,a fence was in the way. I turned Sunny around trying to be confident He refused the jump. He did it the second time.This time I was prepared and managedto turn him to the water jump before he went on a mad gallop down the hill again.Without even thinking he flew over the rest of the jumps and galloped through the finishing flags.We didn't stop for a while after that because Sunny wanted to keep on goi1g.As I hopped off Sunny my legs turned to jelly and I collapsed.

ByJaneMillar

SANCTUARY

MY ROOM

SPACE

Oblong and wide, warm, glowing honey rays stream in a wall of glass, a chubby faded sofa basks in its constant glow. Bird-call wraps soft arms around me, Cherry trees laden with fat wood pigeons gorging themselves. Tired feet catch on the old wooden floor boards. Small bell rings saturated in old cobwebs. Safety,warm and comforting, honeysuckle and lavender Rose also rifts in on a ribbon of breeze. Old wicker chairs thick with spider webs, Plump, spongy cushions resting place for tired bodies. Splashes of orange, red, yellow and brown an artist's dream, Blue-black mountains surround my utopia.

I slowly sink into my squishy bed, I watch the clouds in the sky through panes of glass high up above, I begin to float away into the puffy marshmallows, soft white and downy.

Rich, vibrant, colours. Ancient books stand motionless, secrets from the past revealed. Golden glorious spring sunlight streams in from the bay windows flushing the room with happiness. Bold, dynamic. The artist's meaning is deep inside the painting. I fall into a daze. A space of solitude.

They race across the blue expanse. At night the stars sparkle, the ocean roars. Gigantic waves crash on the sandy shore. The burning ball of fire streams, glides and glistens, through all the windows of life and cooks me in my deliciously warm and cozy bed.

By BonnieHasson

By LucyAtkinson

OF SOLITUDE

ByAnnabelleMatson

PLACE

Warm golden sun seeping in the big window. Lying in my warm bed I look at the gorgeous picture of Robbie Williams and listen to Amanda whisper in her peaceful slumber. clothes tossed from the other day, when I took them off Amanda's toys scattered here, there and everywhere!

ByAllanah-KateWake/in. This is my place, my place of rest. A place to gather thoughts and to dream. It is mine to colour or decorate. An expression, large and full. The mountains of clothes on the floor and helplessly dangling out of drawers are the things that I haveto overcome. The mural of photos on the wall are my memories, sometimes faded and hazy,sometimes very clear.The music on my radio indicates how I'm feeling, loud for happy or quiet for sad.The long, deep-green curtains which are forever closed casting equally deep shadows through the room. The sky blue curtain across the door is my shield, hiding my true, deep, inner self.And the net over my bed r,y security and safety,through day and through night All these things represent me, my own person, my own space, my own emotions.

ByAshleyMcNeil/ PRIMARY& INTERMEDIATESCHOOL

Activities Primary & Intermediate Canterbury-Westland Science Fair 200 I

Ballantyne Essay Cup Winner

Twenty-one Year 7 and 8 students ably and confidently represented us at the Lincoln University Science and Technology Fair held on August 19th.We were delighted with the results. Special congratulations go to Bronwyn Hanger ofYear 8 who won 7 awards to the value of $800.00, including second prize in the whole Fair (open to students up to Year I=). Bronwyn began her investigation into the environmentally friendly control of carrot fly in carrots back in October of last year: It is pleasing to note that both awards for the best Science undertaken by a female student (open to students up to Year I 3) went to students from our Year 8. Many of the special prizes won by our girls were in fact in categories open to students up to Year I 3.The prize winners were:

For years now my brother and I had argued. We never agreed on anything. Thinking back to all the times we had fought; all the times we put each other down; all the times we had made up and become friends again, I thought of all the pain we must have caused. I couldn't even begin to imagine all the sleepless nights Mum and Dad must have endured, how many discussions,or even how many times they must have felt like giving up.

Georgina Borowczyk special prize of First Equal for "E.mail Explosion" - best exhibit related to psychological science

I remember the time when Tom came home from school bawling his eyes out. The boys in his class would put him down because he wasn't as good at writing, or reading, or spelling.All these problems seemed absurd to me, but to a nine year old having problems at school, they meant everything.

Making a Difference

Kimberley Smith and Rebecca Tindall special prize for "Muffin Magic" - best project that encompasses bread or other products baked from flour Kelly Belcher special prize for "PM I OThat Time of the Year" - best exhibit illustrating an interaction between people and their environment Bronwyn Hanger second in the best in fair awards for "Hobble Those Gobblers", second in the sectional prize Year 8 Science,special prize "best project dea ing with the natural history of invertebrates", special prize "for the best science undertaken by a female student", special prize "for excellence in scientific research involving plants" and special prize "best applied zoological study." Sarah Masterton sectional prize for Year 8 Technology Highly Commended for "The Big Break", special prize "award for the best science undertaken by a female student", special prize Primary Jane Millar special prize of first for "Meat the Superbugs" - best exhibit on food, food technology, processing or related matters, NZ Institute of Food Science & Technology Inc Cup MelissaTyson special prize of first for "Good Bugs go to Heaven" - best project related to pastoral agriculture

It's funny what one remembers when they think about things. I thought about all the petty little disagreements we must have had.Arguing over who was going to sit where in the car, or even something as insignificant as what chair was whose at the breakfast surface.

Having had popularity problems at school of my own, I understood a little bit of what must have been going through his mind. I began to recapture the moments in time when he had yelled out things such as,"No one likes me! You all hate me!" which were certainly not true. Mum and Dad had, of course, tried to solve the problem. For instance, when I arrived home from school camp, we were dragged off to a psychiatrist,'for a discussion.'Nothing much improved after that. I can only thank my parents for being so strong through these times. I know with certainty that if I had been in their place, I would probably have given up long before. It was only after that psychiatrist visit that I began to realise that part of the problem was me. I was so stubborn, so selfish even. I wasn't even trying to improve the situation. I wasn't even trying to make my brother's life better. How would the world become a better place if everyone was like me? I don't know why, but from that moment I promised myself something. I would make a difference! MonicaJohnson

Georgina Whittaker and Sophie Freear special prize of highly commended for "Heads Up." Eleanor Wootton special prize of highly commended for "Are People Scents-ative?"

PRIMARY& INTERMEDIATESCHOOL

Primary and Intermediate Buddy Classes Classes 7FR and 4MO enjoyed a fun-filled "big friend, little friend" sleep-over in the Year 4 classroom.This was the first night staying away from home for some of the Year 4s, and a great opportunity to form friendships between the two classes. Activities included tea at McDonalds, a concert, games,and bedtime stories read to the younger girls.

Ancient Egypt Both of the Year seven Classes have thoroughly enjoyed immersing themselves in our integrated Ancient Egyptian unit. We all gained an excellent understanding of the times using the College Intranet to access both CD Roms and a choice of independent activities using the 'Multiple Intelligences.'In Art class we made beautiful canopic jars and fans to use at our banquet. Some girls in technology created special Egyptian jewellery, while others made skin cream of the era. Others used their knowledge of hieroglyphics to create placemats containing relevant questions. We learned about Egyptian music and dance and made use of our knowledge and understanding gained to write and act out role plays on specific topics which we enthusiastically performed. The group, resplendent in Egyptian costumes, (including the teachers) then sat down to a sumptuous banquet, enjoying foods such as Egyptian breads and rice, cous cous, souvlakis,basbousa and baklava.

Mrs Morrison'sroom

EGYPTIAN

DAZZLE

Prancinghooves,shuffiingsand in this hot exotic land. Tasselsbedeck a silken mane in this land of pharaoh fame. Rainbowsdressthis lovely sight againsta coat of gleamingwhite.

We thank all of the Year Seven teachers and parents for their support and also Mr de Vries, from the University of Canterbury for teaching us so much about hieroglyphics. Year7FR

Egyptiandazzle parading by, sparklingalwaysin my mind'seye.

By LowseDaprin, Year7FR

Year7,Anc,entEgyptianDinner

PRIMARY& INTERMEDIATESCHOOL

Prize List2001 Primary & Intermediate Year I • Mrs Fisher

SPECIALPRIZE

Deborah Chen-Green Taylor Alexander

Year 2 • Mrs Oughton

SPECIALPRIZE

Amanda Liddell

Year 3 • Mrs Callaghan

SPECIALPRIZE SPECIALPRIZE

Renise Jeyaraj Paris Frost

SPECIALPRIZE

Chelsea Robinson

SPECIALPRIZE

Zoe McCoy Young Yoon

Year 4 • Mrs Morrison Year 5 • Mrs Bateman

SPECIALPRIZE

CLASSPRIZEFORACHIEVEMENT

Year 6 • Mrs Sheldon

CLASSPRIZEFORACHIEVEMENT EFFORTPRIZE SPECIAL PRIZE

Year 7 • Mrs Smith

CLASSPRIZE=oR ACHIEVEMENT SPECIALPRIZE

Year 7 • Mrs Fraser

CLASSPRIZE;OR ACHIEVEMENT EFFORTPRIZE SPECIALPRIZ::

Year 8 • Ms MacDonald

EFFORTPRIZE EFFORTPRIZE SPECIALPRIZE

Year 8 • Mrs Oliver

SPECIALPRIZE SPECIALPRIZE SPECIALPRIZE

Special Prizes

Clara Wells Rebekah Masterton Michaela Barraclough-Cody MimyWang Esther Chen-Green Georgina Borowczyk Yong Mi Kim Alexandra Callaghan Bonnie Hasson Virginia Matson Harriet Johnstone Rosemary Holliday Erin Jackson Sophie Shaw

CONTRIBUTIONTO RELIGIOUSEDUCATION

Melissa Tyson Annabelle Matson

OUTSTANDINGACHIEVEMENT & SERVICE TO MUSIC

Jane Millar

OUTSTANDINGSERVICE TO MUSIC

Sarah Reese

EFFORTIN I"'AORI

Miriam Black Anna Wilson

Year 8 • CUP FOREXCELLENCE IN DRAMA

Georgina Diack

Year 7 • AWARD FOREXCELLENCE IN DRAMA

Amber Killanin

EXCELLENCE IN JUNIORPRODUCTION

Clara Wells Michaela Barraclough-Cody

MYERSCUPSPEECHPRIMARY WINNER

Perilla Peter

WILSON CLP FORTHE BESTJUNIORBOARDER

Lucy Atkinson

BALLANTYNEESSAY CUP

Monica Johnson

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Special Prizes cont.

ST MARGARET'S COLLEGESCIENCEFAIRCUPFOR THE BESTSCIENCEFAIRINVESTIGATION

Bronwyn Hanger

SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD

Kimberley Smith

PRIMARYSPORTS PARTICIPANT

Ellie Hegarty Nicole Ruddman

RUNNERUP

Jane Miller Genevieve Hegarty

INTERMEDIATE SPORTSPARTICIPANT RUNNERUP FRIENDSHIP CUP

Georgina Diack

ST MARGARET'S JUNIORCUP BEST

Sarah Masterton Jane Millar

ALL ROUND STUDENT

Years 5 - 8 Australian

English Competition

Credit

Distinction

LucyAtkinson

Sarah Elliott

Kelly Belcher

Rosie Holliday

Lily Cartwright

Sarah Masterton

Bronwyn Hanger

Jane Millar

Harriet Johnstone

Ottilie Smith

JessicaLawry

MimyWang

Virginia Matson Kimberley Smith

High Distinction

KatieTodd

Erin Jackson

Claire Tomlinson

Fiona Miller

Clara Wells KiraWilliams EleanorWootton YoungYoon KathleenZelter

Year 5

8 Australian Science Competition

Credit

Distinction

LucyAtkinson

Kate Ferguson

Miriam Black

Monica Johnson

Georgina Borowczyk

Sarah Masterton

Charlotte Buchanan

Jane Millar

Bronwyn Hanger

Zoe McCoy

Erin Jackson

YoungYoon

Harriet Johnstone RosieHo/1,doy, who earned a High D1st1nct1on in the Austro'1onScienceCompetition.

JessicaLawry

High Distinction

Juliette Lee

Rosemary Holliday

RebekahMasterton Rosa McGregor Ottilie Smith KatieVilsbaek MimyWang Clara Wells Georgia Wilcox

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Prize List2001 Primary & Intermediate

Primary Maths Competition Credit Fiona Millar ClaraWells Miriam Black Charlotte Henley Helen Lu Erin Jackson

Distinction Georgina Borowczyk Yong Mi Kim MimyWang JoneMillar with her SoenceFa,rCup for "Meat the Superbugs."

Kate Ferguson RosemaryHolliday MonicaJohnson SarahMasterton JaneMillar

High Distinction YoungYoon Bronwyn Hanger

Years 5, 7 & 8 Australian Writing Competition Achievement Bronwyn Hanger JaneMillar BronwynHanger,who won 7 prizesat the Canterbury-Westland Soence Fair,1ncludmg 2nd prize overall.

Credit Miriam Black Georgina Borowczyk Louise Daprini Erin Jackson Kimberley Smith YoungYoon

Distinction SarahElliott RebeccaFerguson

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Sports Primary & Intermediate Athletics Back MelissaTyson,Kate Dirkzwager, SamanthaMcConnell,SophieStammers, SarahReese,FrancesGuthrey Middle:Laura Holder,HornetJohnstone, SophieFreear,GenevieveHegarty,Kate Ferguson, PerilloPeter,OlivioGlasson Front:YoungYoon,GeorginaGray,Caitlin Roberts, Ella Richardson, AlexandraBatten,Nicole Rudd,man

Cross Country Back·Caitlin Roberts,SophieFreear, JaneMillar, MelissaTyson,Kate Ferguson, GeorginaBorowczyk, LouiseDapnni Middle:Katie Vilsbaek,SarahMasterton, CharlotteHenley,Ella Richardson, LauraHolder, Ott,lie Smith Front:AlexandraBatten,Zoe McCoy, RebeccaFerguson,Nicole Ruddiman,Ellie Hegarty, YoungYoon,FionaMillar

Gymnastics Back Mrs SarahTaylor,01,viaGlasson 3rd Row:LowseDapnn,, Aimee Paterson,GenevieveHegarty, Allanah-KateWakelin, JulietteLee 2nd Row:SamanthaLewis, Michaela Barraclough-Cody, Jane M,!lar Front:ChelseaMongan,YoungYoon,

HarrietJohnstone,SarahMasterton

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Sports Primary & Intermediate 6 a side Hockey Back:RobynAndrew,Kate Fisher,BronteNorton, SineadHellmann,AmandaLiddell,FrancesRudd,man Middle:EmilyStreet,Hannah Buchanan, DeborahChen-Green Front:PhoebeSteele,MichelleGiblot-Ducray, StephanieWebber,MaddisenBruhns,Helen Vincent, LaurenDuke

Junior Hockey Back:MeganVincent,LauraAsh,EmmaLearey Middle:ReneeStewa~ Emma Champ, Makaela Hellmann,BrittanyTyson Front:CourtneyChamberlain,CatronaAnderson, SoopnLee,LauraEll,ott,ReniseJeyara1

Senior Hockey 8 Bock:CharlotteLaney,Marsha Taaffe,ClaraWells, Ella Richardson, JadeAdams-Webb Front:SamanthaMurphy,Amber Killanin, CaraSaunders, Amy Saunders KatieV,lsbaek,

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Super Hockey 8 Bock:RebeccaPierce,SarahTownshend Middle:Ms ChrisRoyword,OlivioOrange, CharlotteBuchanon, AnnabellePierce, Mikaela Lancaster-Weerts Front:FionaMillar,KathleenZelter, MichaelaBarracloughCody,LouroHolder, Co1tl1n Roberts,Ellie Hegarty

Primary Hockey A Bock:Mrs ShirleySmith,AshleyMcNeil/,JoneMillar, GenevieveHegarty Middle:Pip Smith,SophieShow,SophieFreeor, GeorginaDiock,RosoMcGregor,ToroC/1nn,ck Front:LaurenChing,CharlotteHenley,VirginiaMatson, AnnabelleMatson,OlivioGlosson,Natalie Bradford

Kiwi Netball Blue Bock:Katie Todd,Mrs PauloSheldon, RebekahMasterton Middle:SeoHyun Pork,YoungYoon,PenelopeHawker, CaitlinBarker

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Sports Primary & Intermediate Kiwi Netball Green Bock·Mrs PauloSheldon,KaitlynTyson, PerilloPeter,OttilieSmith FrontJess,coChamberlain,SarahElliott RebeccaFerguson, Zoe McCoy

Netball lnt P Bock:SophieStammers,KellyBelcher,SarahReese Middle:LaurenEnsor,LucyAtkinson,Kate Dirkzwoger, JennaGraters Front:Allonoh-KoteWokelm,Kate Ferguson, SarahMahoney,Aimee Paterson,RosieHolliday

Netball lnt Q Bock:JessicaLoe,SamanthaMcConnell, FrancesGuthrey Middle:Natalie Blackmore,Kira Williams, SamanthaLewis,PennyGordon Front:SarahMasterton,KimberleySmith, GeorginaBorowczyk, Ahnoka Dunne,Co1t/,nEves

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Netball lnt R Bock:OlivioCowdy,GeorginaWhittaker, EleonorWootton,BronwynHanger,BonnieHasson, BrigetteSolomon Front:ErinJackson,Melonie Green,Chels1Common, LouiseDoprini,ChelseaMongon

Netball lnt S Bock:ClaireTomlinson, RebeccaTindall,Anno Wilson, RosieParkinson, YongMi Kim Front:Lily Cortwright,AlexandraCallaghan,Lucy Garvin,Helen Lu

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Swimming Bock:RosieHolliday,GenevieveHegarty,SarahReese, GeorginaBorowczyk GeorginaD1ock,Kate Ferguson, Middle:Lily Cortwright,CarolineEast,LucyGarvin, V1rgin10 Matson,LowseDaprin1,Heidi Schout, Mikaela LancasterWeerts Front:NicoleRudd1man, SarahMasterton, GeorginaGray,ChelseaMongon,Ellie Hegarty, C0ttl1nBarker

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Sports Primary & Intermediate TouchY7 Back:LaurenEnsor,SarahHenderson,Anna Wilson, JessicaLoe,RosieHolliday,CharlotteBaxter Front:Helen Lu,PrudenceWatson,ChelsiCommon, RosaMcGregor,CharlotteHenley

Touch Year 8 Back:SophieStammers,SamanthaMcConnell, GeorginaD1ack, Middle: CarolineEast,Kate Ferguson, JaneMillar, BonnieHasson,SophieFreear Front:Caitlin Eves,V1rg1n10 Matson,HornetJohnstone, AnnabelleMatson,Ol,v10Glasson

Netball Netball Tournament It was a really cold day,and the teams were good, just as you would expect. Our St Margaret's teams played very well, and fairly. At the end of the day it came down to the last game and after that game the results came quickly, because of the wind and the fast freezing weather. So here are the results of the St Margaret's Year 7 and 8 Netball teams in the Christchurch Independent Schools' Competition: A Netball Team - 3rd B Netball Team - 2nd C Netball Team - 3rd D Netball Team - 2nd Caitlin Eves

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Hockey

Super 8 Hockey

Hockey - Junior Eights

The Super 8 Hockey girls are a primary team who play on Saturdays.It took a few games before the team began to gel. Once they did the team's fortunes took a turn for the better

The Junior Eights had a great hockey season - the twelve girls in the team performed very well and their hockey skills certainly developed during the season. It was exciting to see those eager faces on a Saturday morning keen to get out on the field, put their best foot forward, give of their best and work so well together as a team. Progressing from six-a-side to eight-a-side was certainly challenging for the girls but the knowledge and experience they gained, and the fun and enjoyment that was experienced by all was most valuable. The spirit of fair play and sportsmanship was evident amongst the team as they tried their utmost to win and at all times they were great sports and represented St Margaret's College very well. A big thank you to our senior coaches,Emma Burt and Laura Ash, for their commitment, energy and enthusiasm in

with a number of good wins. By the end of the season the girls were thinking more carefully about their positions and roles, and were playing more as a team rather than as individuals. Annabelle Pierce and Olivia Orange were both outstanding in defence, and made a significant contribution to the team's spirit. Laura Holder, Ellie Hegarty and Lauren Ching were also valuable

defenders;

they

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provided excellent support for the forwards of the team. Fiona Millar and Sophie Moir were both thinking halves and I appreciated Fiona's versatility - she plays at ease anywhere! Our forwards developed in confidence and position awareness over the season; Caitlin Roberts, Mikaela Barraclough Cody and Michaela Lancaster-Weerts were our key goal scorers, and Kathleen Zelter was excellent in support. While all the girls' skills improved, Kathleen would have to be the 'Most Improved' player of the team, particularly with her dribbling skills - well done!

coaching the team. Also to our two hockey parents, Vanessa Tyson and Andrew Anderson, for so generously giving of their time, energy and expertise in providing extra coaching after school each week and taking an active interest in the games. It is wonderful to have such committed parents who are willing to help the team. The highlight of the season was a breakfast at the Centra Hotel where the girls made fabulous thank you speeches and presented gifts to the coaches.

ing in the weekend. Their support and input was much appreciated by the girls and myself.

MicheleCallaghan, Manager

All in all, I was impressed with the consistently pos1t1ve

Many thanks go to Rebecca and Sarah, the Senior student helpers, who helped coach the team, and did all the referee-

attitude and energy of these girls.Thanks for a great season!

Primary A Hockey

Ms ChrisRoyword

Thirteen keen girls overcame the cold temperatures and the desire to stay tucked up in warm beds to turn up at the Turf as early as 7.30 every Saturday morning to play eleven aside hockey. There are no cancellations at this level on the synthetic surface.Thankyou to the even keener parents who supported their daughters throughout the long season. Our team, ranging in ability from Genevieve Hegarty (Canterbury A's Collier goalie) to Virginia and Annabelle Matson (new comers to hockey) displayed a willingness to improve and a commitment to the team. The girls' skill levels developed markedly as the season progressed and their ability to score goals was evident in one superbly executed passing game that resulted in a 9 nil win to St Margaret's.The team was a joy to coach and I was very appreciative of the support given by parents.All team members can look forward to continued successwith their hockey in years to come.The team appreciated the support and coaching from the senior first eleven players.TaraClinick and Pippi Smith and from Mr Gary Diack. ShirleySmith,Cooch

Winter Sport For the Senior Eights Hockey Team The Senior Eights finished their season on August 25th, feeling pleased with the understanding and development each player had developed. As the weeks moved on, these players from Year 4, 5, 6 and 7, showed a much clearer understanding of the game and their roles within it. On the field, they demonstrated increased skill development, sportsmanship and team co-operation. The team gained its increased skill and knowledge from the time spent training each Wednesday, Friday, and the Saturday morning sessions, by Sally Vilsbaek (coach) and her support team of Chris Saunders (Father of Cara and Amy), and Charlotte and Anna (senior student coaches).A group of enthusiastic, friendly, and encouraging parents supported every game and helped make this a most enjoyable season of hockey for a team of players who are a future Federation Cup Team. AnnMoree Bateman

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Music Primary & Intermediate Recorder Ensemble Back:Mrs Janet Kingsbury, Jane Millar,M1myWang, MelissaTyson,BronwynHanger, SarahReese,VirginiaMatson Front:RebekahMasterton, SarahMasterton,RosieHolliday, YoungYoon,Caitlin Eves

Chorale Back:JosephineSchoeller,Frances Guthrey,SamanthaMcConnell, JessicaLoe,Mimy Wang Middle: Mrs Janet Kingsbury, SamanthaLewis,Ahnaka Dunne, BonnieHasson,SarahMahoney, Mikaela Lancaster-Weerts Front CarolineEast HarrietJohnstone, Lowse Daprini,GeorginaBorowczyk, Lily Cartwright,ChelseaMongan, ChelsiCommon

Junior Orchestra Back:Ms KirstieMacdonald, Mrs Janet Kingsbury,Sarah Reese, BronwynHanger,LucyAtkinson, Laura Holder,Ott1l1e Smith, Caitlin Barker Middle: Nicole Ruddiman, Erin Jackson,GeorginaBorowczyk, EleanorWootton,SamanthaMcConnell, Jane Millar, CloraWells,Co1tl1n Eves, RebekahMasterton,AshleyMcNeil/, FionaMillar Front:Seo Hyun Park,LowseDopnni, Harriet Johnstone,SophieFreeor, VirginiaMatson,Lily Cartwright, YoungYoon,Ohv10McLennan

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Year I to 4 Choir Bock·EmilyStreet,Mokoelo Hellmann, Emma Leorey,Amy Sounders, ChelseaRobinson, ReneeStewart 3rd Row:MrsJanet Kingsbury, Meredith Blompied, KimberleyMackay-Wallace, Hannah Buchanon,SineodHellmann, SoojinLee,CotronoAnderson, Jamie deJong,StephanieWebber, DeborahChen-Green, Emma Goslin 2nd Row:CalistoFung,ReniseJeyoroJ, Modd1senBruhns,AnnoliseHaywood, Amanda Liddell,CharlotteJackson, Bronte Norton Front:ShannonBrien,Lauren Duke, CourtneyBartlettMicheleGiblot-Ducroy, ParisFrost,HelenVincent,Caitlin Yee, PhoebeSteele

Year 5 to 8 Choir Bock'Amanda Boyd,SarahMahoney,GeorginaD1ock,SarahReese,SophieStommers,Somontho McConnell,EstherChen-Green, JessicaLoe, FrancesGuthrey,EleonorWootton,BonnieHasson,GenevieveHegarty,Ahno'<.o Dunne 4th Row:Ms KirstieMacdonald,GeorginaBorowczyk,Caitlin Roberts,MichaelaBarraclough-Cody, JulietteLee,MonicoJohnson,LucyAtkinson, SamanthaLewis,JosephineSchoeller, ChelsiCommon,JoneMillar, Kate Ferguson, Pen/loPeter,Allonoh-KoteWoke/in,AlexandraCallaghan, ErinJackson,Mrs Janet Kingsbury 3rd Row:OliviaClement,Lily Cortwright,Louro Holder,LucyGarvin,Melonie Green,HornetJohnstone, AnnabellePierce,RebeccaTindall, KimberleySmith,LouiseDopnn,,CarolineEast,CloraWells,ChelseaMongon,Ello Richardson, Mikaela LancasterWeerts,RebekahMasterton 2nd Row:JodeAdamsWebb,KatieTodd,Coro Sounders,GeorgiaWilcox,MarshaTaaffe,Katie V1/sboek, KaitlynTyson,SarahMasterton, Ottilie Smith,RebeccaFerguson, Ellie Hegarty,KathleenZelter,YoungYoon,LaurenChing Front:SamanthaMurphy,SarahElliott,Nicole Ruddimon,FionaMillar,JessicaChamberlain, Amber Killonm,AlexandraBotten,PenelopeHawker, Caitlin Roberts,Zoe McCoy

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Prefects My first ask as Head Girl this year was to attend t~e Alliance of Girls Schools Leadershi:::i Conference in January in Adelaide, CarolineHornibrookand PollyDouglas with Polly.We arrived, anxious and nervous, not quite knowing what was expected of us as prefects, and left with a slightly better perspective of what the year ahead would bring.

Prefects as girls who monitored uniform quickly changed as I realised that our jobs included tasks such as looking after lost property, supervising detentions and doing gate duty. We were lucky in the fact that we had so much support from Year 13 and the staff that we managed to get everything done. Some of the more glamorous tasks were shaking hands at the entrance to the school ball, and to represent St Margaret's at other schools' formals. The Prefects this year are amazing people, and have made my job so much easier.On top of their own duties of organising house events, sports events, arts administration, the boarding

200 I has been extremely busy and extremely short. Swimming and Athletic Sports, House Day, School plays,balls, exams and other events which fill a school year, have all been and gone so quickly, that it is difficult to recap on the highlights of this year. For the first time ever, all the Prefects were taken on a weekend camp to Wainui at the start ofTerm I. It was here that the 12 of us, plus Miss Wysoc , Mrs Wyeth and Miss Arthur, set goals for the year and decided on our roles.The purpose of this weekend was to form strong bonds that would enable us to work as a team for the rest of the year. As Prefects, we started Term I a little unsure of the extent of our responsibilities, and I think it has taken the length of the year to realise exactly how much we had to do. Our main tasks were to be role models, uphold school rules and complete duties in our special areas. My views of previous

house and academic duties, they have continued to give a high level of support and dedication for which I am extremely grateful. Most importantly the whole of Year I 3 has led the school this year as a group, and I regard myself as lucky to be included in a year where the leadership responsibilities are shared, not just amongst Prefects and committee leaders, but by everyone. I would like to thank Year 13 for the massive effort they have put into making this year a success, and for all the encouragement and support they have given me. I would also like to thank Miss Wysocki, Mrs Wyeth, and MissArthur for all the help and guidance that they have given us this year,without which we would be lost My best wishes go to the leaders of 2002. I hope your final year at St Margaret's will be as exciting and memorable as mine. CarolineHornibrook Head Girl

Prefects Bock Row:FelicityRooke,JoannaZwart, Alice McElreo,LucyMcLernon,KellyTarrant FrontRow:HannahAubrey,SarahMurphy, PollyDouglas,CarolineHornibrook,LucyJames, SuminAhn Absent:Andreavan Schreven

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SchoolCouncil This year,forty seven senior school students were nominated for the School Council. The two elected representatives from each form formed a fifteen strong council, including Alex Garrett, Zoe Carson, Pip Lee, Jess Fransham, Mychelle Hellmann, Sophie Wigley, Ursla Wiig, Sophie Tapper,Amanda Sturge, Lucy Cunliffe and Sarah Morris, Caroline Hornibrook and myself from the senior school, and Lucy Atkinson and Georgina Diack from the Intermediate Department. Our role was to act as a link between students and management through our weekly meetings, where we discussed issues within the school, communicated our peers' suggestions and attempted to propose solutions. Although the School Council alone may not always have the power to enforce these ideas, I think it is an invaluable way of encouraging us to become pro-actively involved in our school. We sought to increase the accessibility of the council this year through scheduled form meetings, a public suggestion box in the library and a mid year feedback assembly. This year the School Council worked to continue improving our school cafeteria. A new system of queuing was trialed, then abandoned, in favour of the traditional single file, closely monitored by rostered seventh formers. The menu was expanded to include more vegetarian options in sandwiches and hot foods, paninis, sushi and a greater availability of the popular salads,bagels and sourdough buns. Boarders are now able to purchase a second drink and/or hot dish on their account, and the catering staff now inform us at interval of the planned hot dish for our convenience. At St Margaret's

we are fortunate to enjoy such a delicious variety of foods and to work with catering staff who are fiexible, cooperative and open to our suggestions. The main achievements of the School Council have been establishing a Year 12 lunch room for the first time, which succeeded due to the responsible attitudes of Ursla, Sophie and their form. Year I I were also able to organise, fund and coordinate their own semi formal dance through the school council. The school was impressed by the commitment of Mychelle Hellmann, Vanessa Hartnell and Kate Fisher to ensuring the night ran smoothly. Mr Woods developed a card to enable students to use colour photocopy and printing facilities within a set budget, a far more convenient system. The council also relays information to the caretaker about facilities requiring maintenance which proved important throughout the wet winter as temporary bridges were built over the infamous overfiowing drain en route to the cafeteria! Many of the suggestionsthe School Council formulated this year were already planned in short or long term phases of the school's Development Plan.Future pupils of St Margaret's can look forward to utilising the exciting new resources and buildings, outside seating areas, sporting facilities and sports uniform. I hope many returning students will choose to be involved in the School Council and wish future members a fun and fulfilling year! 0

olly Douglas

Head o( Counc,I School Council BockRow:SophieTopper; JessicaFransham,MichelleHellmann, SophieWigley,SarahMorns Middle Row:Alex Garrett,Zoe Carson, LucyCunliffe,UrslaWi1g FrontRow:LucyAtkinson,PollyDouglas, CarolineHorn1brook., PhilippoLee, GeorginaD1ack

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the Year I I, 12 and 13 girls remain in their cubicles.Well most do, some tend to linger in the common rooms to catch an episode of 'Shorter's'.

Boarding It is hard to believe that already a year has passed since the Year 13 boarders and parents gathered at Miss Wysocki's home, and it seems just yesterday that anxious Year 9 girls were just settling into Kilburn. As usual the first few weeks of term one were very exciting, as girls caught up on holiday gossip and experienced the new challenge of a higher year level. After overcoming homesickness and "fear of getting lost". the new Year 9 gir·ls settled in to Kilburn. Kate Moran is a Year 9 boarder, and has kindly written about her experience of boarding for the first time. Her account follows this report A memory that will always exist in my mind is of summer time, when many boarders are dispersed around the school, sunbathing, swimming or playing sport During the first term, after school or in the weekends, this was a regular occurrence, and many would agree that this is one of the best parts of boarding. As the year progressed, more and more girls became involved in extra curricular activities. As you can imagine this can be quite hectic when you have about fifty boarders moving in and out of Kilburn and Julius houses.To keep track of everyone, the girls signed out in the matrons' office, which made life a lot easier for the matrons! Six o'clock dinners are a valued time for any bo2rder, and we are lucky to have such great kitchen staff who continuously create the most amazing meals. Smoked chicken pasta, fresh seasoned new potatoes and chocolate brownies for dessert are personal favourites. During International Week the kitchen staff made a diverse range of food. Mexican, Chinese, 'All American' and Italian are just some of the types of food we ate during this week. Every weekday, after dinner to 8.30pm, boarders hit the books. The junior boarders have prep down a school. and

We are very lucky and privileged to have our own tutor, Lara Rennie, to help us with any school work. We all appreciate the time and effort she spends on us. This year the Year 13 boarders are getting leavers' rugby jerseys, which Emma Hopkins has organised. This proved to be a difficult task for Emma,as not all Year I 3s agreed on the same design! On behalf of all the boarders I would especially like to thank Jen, Lyn, Mrs Ansell. Mrs Parker and Ziggy, for all your hard work, patience and support. Without you boarding would not be possible. Lastly,I would like to wish all future boarders the very best,and I hope you will enjoy your years of boarding as much as I did. HannahAubrey Head of Boarding

My first impressions of boarding, when I walked through the large wooden doorway, were ominous. I was filled with fear about many different problems that might occur, like getting lost or not making friends. I mostly hated being away from my family. Feeling left out I went up to my room and my parents left to fly back to lnvercargill. That's when my fears stopped. I thought that everyone would know someone there, as I knew no one, but there were so many people in the same position as me. That night homesickness became a plague, with many realising how far away from their parents were, but there was always a shoulder to cry on, surrounded by new friends. With so many opportunities and new experiences, it was easy to forget all my worries about St Margaret's and settle into the boarding life. Kate Moron Year9

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Library The school library should be the hub of the school and our library here at St Margaret's has had its busiest year yet. With the challengesof 1B,NCEA and Middle School, the library has an ever increasing part to play in the exciting times ahead of us.Whilst recognising the importance of information literacy and skills development, it is essential not to lose sight of the fact that to encourage a love of reading for enjoyment, as well as learning, is one of our prime objectives. A considerable amount of our budget this year has been spent on expanding our collection of "chapter books" for our younger readers, as well as quality fiction for the more senior girls. We are most fortunate to have enjoyed the support of Miss Wysocki and the school staff, as well as parents and girls,

during the year. Many of you have donated books and magazines to us, as well as money, through various fundraising activities. We are especially grateful to the PTA and Mrs Scandrett for their efforts at the Fashion Show in September - thank you all so much, your hard work is very much appreciated. Our school librarians, under the watchful eye of our head school Ii rarian Georgie Bowker, have worked very hard this year - thank you all for your time and your enthusiasm - you have been a pleasure to have in the library. A special note of thanks must also go to Miss Barkus for all the work she has done during the course of the year. We look forward to the new year and welcoming more students to the thrill of reading,the love of literature, and the thirst for knowledge. Diano H. White Librarian

Librarians BockRow:Caitlin Roberts, GeorginaBorowczyk, Mimy Wong, GeorginaBowker,RebeccaTindall, MichaelaBarraclough-Cody, SamanthaLewis 2nd Row:Miss Barkus,Harriet Smith, Mikaela Lancaster-Weerts, LowseDopnnt, PrudenceWatson,Louro Holder, Lily Cartwright,Mrs White I st Row:KatherineTodd,EloiseHegarty, RebekahMasterson,Amber Killonin, KaitlynTyson,LaurenChing,FionaMillar

Sacristans Sacristans Miriam Crothell,Rev.PegRiley,Melinda Tutongata,VictoriaLeiatavo

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Drama It doesn't seem that there was a moment this year when some sort of drama event was not occurring ir the school. The Drama Department can boast a very full and enjoyable year. This year's events actually began late last year wrth the short film 'Holiday' shot with the boys at Christ's Ccllege in late November and during the December holidays Seven girls from St. Margaret's worked as actors, make-up artists, prop and set constructors and technical operators. While the working hours were long (from 9am to I I or 12pm,on most days for almost two weeks), it was an enormously satisfying project to work on. The final product, premiered at Christ's College in late March, was a great success. We entered two pieces for the Sheila Wynn Shakespeare Festival. A fifteen minute exerpt from 'The Taming of the Shrew', (also with Christ's College) directed by Trish Minns, and a five minute, somewhat abstract exerpt from 'Othello', directed by Kathryn Haworth.The pieces were performed in the Great Hall of the Art's Centre in March. Both pieces made it into the Showcase, and Patrick Fogarty of Christ's College, Erin Dooley and Kathryn Haworth received acting awards for their work in The Taming of the Shrew'. Very soon after the Shakespere festival, St. Margaret's entered 'Crash Bash', an anti-drink driving drama competition. The St. Margaret's entry was organised by Meredith Blampied and a very dedicated group of Sixth and Seventh Formers. The Crash Bash entries must be entirely student conceived and directed.The concept of our entry, 'Judgement Day', was the trial of a character who had killed three people by driving drunk. Both the dead and those closely affected by the death were brought forth as witnesses. Not only did we win the award for best drama, but our screams when we won the award for best overall performance, were probably heard as far away as Chile. The project this year that involved the largest number of the people, the longest hours of rehearsal, and the most careful organisation, was our major school production, 'The Man Whose Mother was a Pirate'. The production is based on the children's book of the same name, by Margaret Mahy. Directed by Mrs. Minns and Mrs Spiers, our production involved students from Year 8 through to Year 13.Kathryn Haworth ofYear

Theatre Sports Bock Row:RobynAndrew,Hornet Daley Front Row:Georgia Heard,Jo Zwart JocqweDen(ord, Claire Boustred

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I 3 and Jackie Denford ofYear I Oplayed the roles of the man and his mother. Alex Garret played Mr. Fat and it was, above all, a highly imaginative production. The 'sea spirits', (senior dancers rehearsed by Mrs. Shand), gave the show a sense of the mystic, and comedy was added with many elements, including line dancing,farm animals and the cynical, nicotineaddicted, crass-mouthed seagulls,played to perfection by Year 12 Drama students. Three highly imposing giant-sized philosophers utilised the full height of the chapel, telling the little man and his mother to 'go back, go back!' Wonderful support for the production came in the form of help from senior students working backstage. Under Sarah Timoney, as stage manager,these students made having such a huge-scale production much less of the organisational nightmare it had promised to be. Overall, 'The Man Whose Mother was a Pirate' was a great success;it was enjoyed hugely by all, including the author, Margaret Mahy, herself, who attended the opening night. Hopefully next year will be as full as this one. Thanks to all the people who helped with Drama, especially the technical support crew, who made most of this year's events possible. Thanks also to Mrs. Minns and Mrs Spiers for their time and guidance, and to Christ's College for the opportunity to work on projects, and the all-important input of male actors! St. Margaret's has a very strong tradition of Drama, and with so much talent and dedication evident through the school, this can only become stronger. Jenn,ferHoworth

International Club Kio Ora! Hello! Ni hao! Bonjour! Konni chi wa! jian Duobri! An-nyong! Bula! Guten Tag!Talofa! Brivet! Sawasdee!These are only a few of the greetings representing different languagesin our school community.

The International Poster Competition was also very successful.The high standard of the creative works certainly made the adjudicator's job challenging. The International Costume Parade was an absolutely delightful event More than 50 students and staff dressed

This year has been a significant year for our International Club at St. Margaret's College. As we look back and ponder what we have achieved, our hearts are full of gratitude to numerous students and staff.We thank you for your support, participation, and encouraging words throughout the year.

International dance and music demonstrated individual talents and abilities. We are very proud to have so many enthusiastic and dedicated girls.

As we have embraced multiculturalism at our school and celebrated our cultural diversity, we have learned a great deal from each other through language, food, music, dance and

During the International Week, we also extended our invitation beyond our school community. The girls certainly enjoyed being entertained by BOYS from two schools - Shirley Boys' High School Samoan Dance

songs.We have learned how to work together as a team, how to appreciate each other's talents and accept each

Group St. and Andrew's College International Club.

other's differences. We are very much part of this exiting

in International costumes and paraded in the assembly.

Peace Week

school community. This was very much a whole school event. It was enthusiasApart from weekly Wednesday meetings, the committee also organised numerous outings, to a Chinese Restaurant, International Concert, and International Potluck dinner. Perhapsthe most significant events were International Week

tically participated in by staff and students from Year I to Year 13. Prayers were dedicated to world peace, peace in our country, and in our community at St. Margaret's College. Special prayers were also dedicated to our personal inner

in Term 2, and the PeaceWeek in Term 3.

peace. Speeches and music in Chapel service and in the assembly continued in the theme of 'Peace'.Over 500 folded

International Week

cranes placed on the altar symbolised the desire for us all to

We started our celebration with Daily Exotic International

strive for peace.

Foods in our School Cafeteria. Boarders especially My sincere thanks go to all the girls who were involved in the

enjoyed this special treat. Daily Greetings in different languages were very well used by the majority of students and staff1 The International Chapel Service added different perspectives regarding religion and personal experiences with God.

club activities, and a special thanks to Ms Archer, Ms Strang, Victoria and her committee.You are the reason for the Club's success!Thank you. Luba Roth tnternat,on'.JI Club Co-ordinator

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Arts Council Involvement within the Arts is an important pert of life at St. Margaret's College. The Art's Council of 200 I had a primary focus, that is, to promote the various art disciplines with encouragement, involvement and recognition of the arts. Mrs. Shand and the Arts Council strive to retain the standard of previous years of arts within the school. The year was without a dull moment across all of the art disciplines.The successes and achievements gained throughout the year clearly refiected the true spirit commitment and dedication of the St. Margaret's community. A newer and bigger Arts display board provided up-to-date information on achievements and upcoming events within our school and the wider community. In the midst of the pre-ball hype, the Arts Council organised a Ball Dress Fashion Show, which displayed the previous year's ball dresses with hair and makeup ~rofessionally designed by Carl Watkins and Associates,and Lisa Humphrey from The Beauty Parlour.The night was a great success and the proceeds from this event went towards an item that the Arts Council of 200 I chose to donate to the A ts. In Term Three, an Arts Exhibition "Arts Expo", provided the opportunity for the school to display art work, appreciate art from their peers and gain house points.The Arts Council was thrilled with the standard from both tre Primary/ Intermediate and Senior school, with many stucents submitting entries from doodles to sculptures. to edible arts. One must not confuse this Arts Exhibition with the larger scale Art Exhibition held a few weeks later in the Science and Technology Block. Students of the past and present and teachers, displayed their finest pieces of art and visitors had the opportunity to purchase them.

Our debaters have been busy this year competing in numerous events including both the Summer and Winter tournaments in which St. Margaret's gained second place on both occasions. Music within the school has gained a higher profile this year, especially with the arrival of Mrs. Kingsbury, assisting Miss Kerr in the Music Department through development of orchestral and choral music in the Primary and Intermediate School.The Drama department had a very busy year which began with the Sheila Winn Shakespeare Festival. St. Margaret's and Christ College performed an excerpt from "The Taming of the Shrew" gaining second place and making the Showcase. We are very privileged at St. Margaret's to have the opportunity to learn dance as a subject or as an extra curricular activity. Dance is becoming a very popular area to be involved in. Dance club has continued to grow over the years with 200 I achieving record numbers. One highlight of the year was the middle school production (Years 7-10) of "The Man Whose Mother Was a Pirate" which was a great success. It involved over one hundred students from Primary through to Senior school. Held in the newly transformed chapel, it was a fun family production which showcased the schools talent in acting, singing,dancing and direction. Thank you to Mrs. Shand and the Arts Council for your dedication, hard work and support throughout the year. It has been a pleasure. SarahMurphy StudentHead of Arts Counc,I

Arts Council Bock Row:Mrs Jon Shand,Lucy McLernon,RebeccaSolomon, Notohe-RoseRutherford,P,eto Gray, Jenna Rennie Front Row:Erin Dooley,PollyDouglas, CarolineHornibrook,SarahMurphy (H), Jo Zwart, Annie Hanafin

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Dance Club

The Christchurch Secondary Schools Dance Festival in October was an opportunity for some dancers to perform; some had the difficult task of performing two demanding pieces.These were a variation of Jan Shand's"Sea Spirits", and a new dance for the St Margaret's dancers by Sheryl Robinson.

After

the incredible success of "Mosaic" last year, the

For the seniors leaving,this would be the last taste of dance

members of the dance club were keen to perform as often

at St Margaret's.

as possible this year: Luckily,200 I has presented the club with many opportunities to do this.

The evening classesthat have run in Terms 2 and 3 have been

"The Man Whose Mother was a Pirate", produced by the

funk, to improvisation, choreography and ballet, we have

Drama Department, was performed in the chapel in Term Three. A small group of talented dancers put much time and effort throughout Term Two and Three into working with Mrs Shand to perform four major pieces of choreography for the show. The "Sea Spirits" dance was powerful, creating an impact in the show and capturing the audience with new and original material. Dancers worked through the choreographic process, with Mrs Shand contributing movement material.

been offered a wide range of styles to develop our dance ability and interests. I would like to express my thanks to all of the tutors that have taught us this year.We are lucky to have such a range of talented professionals to work with. My thanks also to Mrs Shand, for the hours of administration, teaching, and organisation she has put into dance.

The dance pieces were an asset to the play, adding a special

At the National Secondary Schools Choral Festival in August, another group of dancers performed in the opening

school. St Margaret's is quite possibly the most advanced school in the country for dance, and we should all be very grateful for the opportunities we have. Dance can be taken as a subject within the school curriculum from Year I through to Year 12.Our productions attract the public, and those who

ceremony. It was an honour to be invited to perform at a

are respected in the dance world. We have a high level of

.national event such as this. A reworked piece from the 2000 dance production, "Mosaic", by Sheryl Robinson, "Singing to

ability in the school which is treasured. The club is fun, and is

both challenging and enjoyable. From yoga, to street style

dimension to the production to help make it a huge success.

Ghengis Kahn" were dances in a trilogy that was recreated for the festival.Thechoreography was slightly altered to include other dancers.We had a huge response from the audience, and the dancers were also thrilled with their performance.

Dance Club Back Row:A/teeMcElrea,JasmineMoir;Amanda Storey,Meg Parkinson, Pieta Gray,ElisePurcell,Beth Glasson,GeorgieGoater;PhoebeBrooks, RebeccaPierce,RebeccaSolomon, JosieHaze/dine,GreerHowat, joy Weston-Arnold 3rd Row:Adelle Cosgrove,HayleyScandrett,AnnabelleRose, Amy Shanks, Jean Hsu, RhiannonNewman,Julia Waghorn, LucyMcLernon,Annie Hana(tn,jess Fransham,LowseBartle, Jane Horn1brook, OlivioWokem,JulioWills

As a leaver; I will be forever thankful for the Dance Club at

a perfect starting point for beginners. There are always classesto meet any level, and a wide variation of dancing is offered. I encourage anyone even mildly interested in dance or the performing arts to join the Dance Club. CarolineHornibrook Head of Dance Club

2nd Row:Mrs Jan Shand,Enn Dooley,SuminAhn,LaurenEnsor; JosieBenny,RochelHeto, GeongonoSimpson,ClaireBoustred, JessicaCooke,Emma Burt,ShoeMorris,LouraMason, Mijntje Lepoutre,Kathryn Kleis I st Row:ChenHsu,MorganoWoodhouse-Williams, LouroAsh, CarlyTownrow, ShelleyNahr;LucyMocVicar;SarahMurphy (VC),Caroline Hornibrook(C),V1ctonoMinson,LibbyHort, Emma Matson,BeckyKnight, SophieChima,Alice Howorth Absentees:CharlotteCampbell,ClareMatheson,Julia Guthrey

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Music The Music Department started the year on a very positive note with the appointment of Mrs Janet Kingsbury,as music specialist in the Primary and Intermediate departments, and as teacher responsible for instrumental music in the school. Mrs Kingsbury has made an immediate impact on those areas of the school, and has quickly established herself as a valuable member of the department.

The Senior & Chamber Choirs Members of the Chamber Choir warmed up for the year at a choral workshop given by Mr Mike Brewer, the conductor of the National Youth Choir of Great Britain. In March they took part in the Anglican Diocesan Event, "Alive and Loving It", which had been postponed after the storm last October. This time the venue was the Cathedral in the Square. It was a pleasure for the choir to be joined at this event by two of last year's members, Lara Rennie, who accompanied us, and Alice Grant, who is now a member of the Cathedral's Godley Scholars, having won a Choral Scholarship. The Chamber Choir were joined by the Christ's College Chapel Choir for an Epilogue in our Chapel on the occasion of the annual meeting of the Christchurch branch of the Royal School of Church Music. The same singers also combined at the Confirmation service in the Cathedral in May.Our Open Day in April also saw the Chamber Choir performing in the chapel. In Term Two, the Chamber Choir; in assoc1at1onwith the Drama Department, presented a programme of music and drama of Shakespeare'sage for the Friends of Ngaio Marsh. This occasion honoured one of our most illustrious Old Girls. Also in May, the choir sang at the Myers' Cup speech evening, and at the funeral in the chapel of a school parent, Dr Browning. As usual they participated in the Secondary Schools' Choral Festival.As their New Zealand selection they sang "My True Love Hath My Heart" by Central Otago

composer, Cedric Hargraves,who is eighty this year.He kindly consented to allow us to record this charming Elizabethan poem on the CD which both senior choirs recorded in August 1nassociation with Mr. Malcolm McNeil I.At the finale of the Choral Festival members of the Chamber Choir were asked to act as hosts for visiting schools. The last week of Term Three saw both Senior and Chamber Choirs participating in the opening of the Christ's College Spring Festival, and the next day the Music Department presented a Choral and Instrumental evening at St Margaret's. In Term Four the Chamber Choir took part most movingly in the funeral of Miss Shona Begg, a former staff member, performed at the Arts' awards ceremony, and in November sang a service of Choral Evensong in the Cathedral. The Senior Choir ably led Eucharists in the Chapel, and this year distinguished themselves at the Choral Festival by gaining an award for a performance of special merit. In the Fourth Term both choirs sang at the Founders' Day,Old Girls' Communion and Carol services.

Other musical activities and events In June some girls attended a schools' performance of the Canterbury Opera Company's "The Tales of Hoffmann". The annual Performers' Evening was held in August, which enabled nearly thirty music students to try out their exam pieces in front of an audience.

Chamber Choir Bock Row:LouiseBortle,Jenna Rennie, JessicaEllerm,Zoe Watson, Meredith Blomp1ed, Alice McElreo, LucyMcLernon 2nd Row:MissJill Kerr,AlexanderGallagher, Katie Wylie,E/JzobethHogg,Annie Hanafin, RhiannonNewmon,Jo Zwart FrontRow:Emma Goslin,SarahMurphy, Mindy Choi,CeCJlo Ellis,ShoeMorns, Mahalia McNeil/,AnnabelleRooke Absentees: Amanda Sturge,SuminAhn

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We congratulate the many girls who have passed practical and theory of music exams this year, and also Meredith Blampied who auditioned successfully for the New Zealand

Music

Secondary Students' Choir. In October we had a welcome return visit from the Sydney Grammar Preparatory Schools' Orchestra which was on a

The following girls have received school awards in music: HONOURSIN MUSIC:

Meredith Blampied and Cecilia Ellis.

New Zealand tour. Their playing was an inspiration.

POCKETSFORCHOIR:

Welcome additions to the music department'~ equipment

Jessica Ellerm, Alexandra Gallagher,Emma Goslin, Annabelle Hanafin, Alice McElrea, Lucy Mclernon,

this year have been a class set of guitars, a lap-top computer, a new computer with attached keyboard and the "Sibelius"

Jenna Rennie,Amanda Sturge, Zoe Watson,

music programme. The latter has been an enormous help to

Katherine Wylie and Joanna Zwart.

the composition students. We are most grateful to the PTA for its generosity.

POCKETSFORINSTRUMENTAL MUSIC:

Mindy Choi, JessicaMcVicar, Annabelle Roake, Catherine Rutherford and Pornpan Sittiwaranuwong.

Barbershop Back Row:MissJill Kerr,Katie Wylie,Meredith Blompied, ElizabethHogg FrontRow:Sum,nAhn, SarahMurphy,Cec1/10 Ellis, AnnishaVasutavan Absentees:Jess1ca Ellerm,AlexandraGallagher

Senior Orchestra BackRow:ClaireBoustred,Ceol10Ellis,CharlotteMooney. JessicaMcVicar,KellyTarrantJessicaEllerm,Nina McVicar,CathenneRutherford, Yu-sonKang SecondRow:Mrs Janet Kingsbury, TiffanyHuang,RobynAndrews,Mindy Choi,Hilary Tregenza,LucyFaull,Hannah Franklin, JenniferReese FrontRow:Dominic Chiu,LucyRutherford,Nicola Green,Meredith Blamp1ed, AnnabelleRooke,Emma Goslin,Jane Millar,LeanahMagan

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Debating Debating at St Margaret's has grown vastly in popularity since I first began my involvement in 1997.This year seven teams participated in the two rounds of Canterbury Speaking Union Inter-School Competitions.

Senior Debating Back Row:Mrs Nola Kilpatrick, SheilaGidley Front Row:JennaRennie,Poliy Douglas,KellyTarrant

At some point throughout the year I have enjoyed coaching or adjudicating most of these teams and am excited by the marked improvements of the two junior teams and increasingly competent intermediate teams. I would like to thank Katie Wylie, Alex Gallagher and Jenna Rennie of Year 12 who were able to help coach junior teams and acknowledge the tremendous effort the English Department channels into debating. I know the guidance and administration of Mrs Allen, Mrs Steele and Mrs Kennedy at the Intermediate levels and Mrs Kilpatrick with the two senior teams has significantly infiuenced the successesof these teams. The senior "A" team of KellyTarrant and Jenna Rennie ofYear 12 and myself also improved throughout the course of the year, performing well at all our major tournaments. We narrowly finished second to Rangi Ruru at Summer Quadrangular Tournament in the first term after a very challenging final of limited preparation, where the topic is announced twelve hours prior to the debate, requiring our team to advocate Positive Discrimination in society. St Margaret's hosted the Winter Quadrangular Tournament in the third term where we retained our second placing.The vocal support of our St Margaret's audiences certainly ensured this tournament was a highlight of the year: Unfortunately I became ill immediately before the Canterbury Secondary Schools Press Debating Tournament

and was unable to participate. Mrs Kilpatrick, the team and myself were most grateful to Shiela Gidley of Year I 2 who replaced me two days prior to the weekend and performed exceedingly well under such pressurised circumstances. Our senior team earned a very commendable fifth place, losing only to St Andrew's in the semifinal.who then proceeded to win the tournament. Moreover, the tournament's most exciting outcome was Jenna Rennie's selection for the Canterbury Secondary School's Debating Team as a result of her outstanding participation in the tournament. Jenna'steam were runners up in the National Finals which illustrates her considerable ability and potential in this discipline.

Debating Back Row:MychelleHellmann, P1etaGray,Jacqwe Denford, Harriet Hamilton, KellyTarrant, Adelle Cosgrove 3rd Row:Mrs L. Kennedy, ClaireBoustred,JennaRennie, AnnieWalsh,RhiannonNewman, GeorgiaHeard, CharlotteMooney, Nina McV1car 2nd Row:Mrs N. K1lpatnck, Nicola Robson,Katie Wylie, AnnabelleRose,Alex Garrett, AlexandraGallagher,Amy Burnett, Mrs J.Allen,Mrs J.Steel FrontRow:LowseGraham, RobynAndrews,ShielaGidley, PollyDouglas,Lydia Bisdee, Nicola Hu/fey,EmilyAc/and Absentees: JenniTipler, SophieGibbons,Laura Coll

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Debating

In the school holidays following the conclusion of the third term Laura Coll, Mychelle Hellmann and Emily Acland ofYear I I and Robyn Andrews, Sophie Gibbons and JenniTipler of Year I O participated in the Canterbury Secondary Schools Junior Press Competition. Mrs Kilpatrick was impressed by the dedication and fiuency of these competent debaters throughout the tournament and the school was especially thrilled by the Year I I team's first placing overall. Congratulations to this team for such a fantastic result! Laura Coll deserves a special mention for achieving a place on the tournament team; no doubt this is the start to a very successful debating career. On Sunday October the 14th,Jenna

Rennie and I participated in the final senior tournament of 200 I. The top eight secondary schools from the Press Tournament were invited to Christ's College for two rounds of impromptu debating. Preparation time was limited to ten minutes for a five minute speech and 3 minute reply, which certainly proved an entertaining challenge for Jenna and myself1Thank you to Mrs Steel and Mrs Kilpatrick for their moral support. Debating could not thrive at St Margaret's without the enthusiasm of Mrs Kilpatrick. I know under her management next years team can look forward to similar successesand debating will continue to develop within the school. PollyDouglas Head of Debating

Myers' Cup Speech Competition

Grand Final

Our judge, Ms Helen Peat was greatly impressed by the content, clarity of delivery and appropriateness of language evident in the thirteen speeches we heard on Tuesday,May 15th in the Chapel. Although an icy chill had settled on the city outside, inside a warm and appreciative audience were treated to a feast of entertainment as speaker after speaker threw down challenges for us all to respond to. From the littlest child who came to support her sister to the oldest proudest grandparent, we were consistently persuaded, informed, shocked and delighted as the girls presented their speeches.This year's topics provided opportunities to the full range of emotions, from seriously funny to seriously serious.

The attitudes and values from our speakers showed the depth of their thinking and they conveyed these meaningfully with their expertise in public speaking strategies. Everyone can feel proud of her achievement in taking part in the classroom competition, the semifinals and the grand final. We are proud of your achievements, and are glad to congratulate these winners for 200 I:

Gosset Cup (Years I 0 - I I) • Sophie Fitzsimons,YI 0 Myers' Cup (Years I 2 - I 3) • Sheila Gidley,Y 12 Special thanks to the English Department, the Intermediate School, and the Year 5 and 6 teachers. Excellent teaching has stimulated the girls to produce excellent speeches!

Myer's Cup Winners BockRow:SophieFitzsimons, SheliaGidley FrontRow:Pen/loPeter, Mrs L. Kennedy,ColonthoPeter

Thanks also to Miss Kerr, the Chamber Choir and Annabelle Hanafin for their musical contribution to our celebration. The Shakespeareantheme running through the selections made for beautiful listening and much enjoyment. Thanks also to Polly Douglas who did a very worthy job as the MC - the continuity person who ensured the show went on smoothly, stylishly and with no fuss. ST IURGARETS COLLE6£ 2 0 01 l!PfRs' CUP WINNERS

Primary School Competition • Perilla Peter,Y6 Toomer Trophy (Years 7 - 9) • Calantha Peter,Y9

It was a grand occasion and we should all celebrate our success!Thank you all. Lyn Kennedy HOD English

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Art Art education at St Margaret's College is facing many changes at present with staffing,new curriculums and assessment systems. New staff appointed this year include Kathy Anderson as HOD, and Ruve Crawford who is teaching Design. Art continues to be a popular subject throughout the year levels, and there are a number of specialist subjects that the girls can choose at Year 12.These include painting,photography and design, and Year 13 students can also choose sculpture and printmaking. A new National Visual Arts Curriculum has been introduced this year.This curriculum requires students to develop their practical skills and ideas as well as learning about the purposes and contexts of the visual arts in society. A new qualifications system is being introduced next year into the senior curriculum, beginning with Year I I in 2002. Although the art programme will be similar to School Certificate Art, with a workbook and folio, much of the work will be assessedduring the year rather than at the end. The Art department staff will also offer an International Baccalaureate programme from 2002, which will involve students in a 2 year programme. They will work independently, according to their interests and strengths, and present an exhibition of their work for examination at the end of the two year period. The art department is very keen to develop the profile of Art education at St Margaret's, and in the wider community. The recent and very successfulexhibition with the Old Girls was an excellent opportunity for students to exhibit and sell their work. This was enhanced by being in an environment of past pupils who are established and exhibiting artists.

TheArt Exhibitionheld at St Margaretswas extremelysuccessful.

We have also begun to purchase art works to increase the number of art works in the school, and as a teaching resource. Works by Dean Venrooy and Vicky Moore have recently been acquired, and will be valuable assets to the school. A notable achievement by a senior student, Felicity Roake, saw her as a finalist in the Nelson Wearable Arts exhibition, and she has also had her work selected for the new wearable arts museum in Nelson. At the end of the year we also held our annual exhibition of senior work, which created much interest and attracted many students, staff, families and friends. The staff look forward to the future changes and opportunities for the Art Department to develop quality Art education for the pupils at St Margaret's College. Miss KathyAnderson HODArt

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year 9 & 10 art Alice Howarth

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Natalie Gibson Amanda Dillon

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Food Technology Food Technology Winners

Technology Market Day

Year 9

During this year, Food Technology Group A students took up the challenge to enter the "Continental Creations Competition''.

On November 8th, Year 9 held a market day during lunchtime and sold a variety of products. The students had worked on making several different products during their technology lessons.

This competition required students to investigate Continental Food Products available on the market. They then had to individually develop, test and present an original recipe using a Continental product. Products could fit into a range of different categories, eg: After School Snack, Family Meal or New Zealand/Ethnic Meal. For each category the recipe developed also had to be nutritious, have appeal and be an original idea. Finally students then had to write out the recipe so it could be easily followed by someone else, photograph the finished product, and complete an A3 poster to promote their creative idea. This was a most challenging exercise as it involved developing new practical skills and finding out how ingredients worked together -all within a 50 minute time slot! The ideas produced by the group were innovative and definitely original. Recipe names give some idea of this: 'Chow Mein Wraps', 'Chicken and Vegetable Noodle Bake', 'Tube-aLots' and 'Chicken Tomorrow'. All students in the class entered the competition, and because of the standard of their entries they were awarded a prize for the school of $300.00 worth of Breville Products. Congratulations to all of Year 9 Technology Group A for your hard work for this competition.

The Biotechnology class produced a range of soaps.These were made using palm oil soap pellets and adding oils and colour: They looked magnificent and smelt wonderful. The Information and Communication class made fridge magnets. They set about researching suitable images and phrases to go on their magnets by using the internet and scanning photos. Their designs were then printed onto magnetic paper using the colour printer, cut up into individual magnets, and sold. The graphics class made gift boxes in a variety of shapes and sizes ranging from Christmas crackers to hexagonal and triangular boxes.Their intricate designs took a lot of time and patience to make. The food technology group made cookies and slices that looked (and tasted) extremely professional. They were all sold out within the first ten minutes! The material technology class produced handmade recycled paper, cards and bookmarks. The detailed designs on each card made them unique.These were packaged up in groups, or sold individually, making them a popular choice for the customers. After much discussion and voting, the money raised was donated to WSPA, the organisation responsible for saving bears from cruelty.

Technology Market Day

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Health Promotion Committee When I found out that I was part of the Healtr Promotion Committee, I had no idea of the work or activities that participation in this particular committee would entail. Early on in the year,we decided to participate in the 200 I Crash Bash competition, our second choice, as the entries for the Smokefree Stage Challenge had already closed. Within two weeks of this decision, the committee had found a group of twelve dedicated people, all willing to contribute their ideas, time, and support. We brainstormed and soon had a concept. It was then that the hard work began.After school rehearsals were the least of it. Finallythe fateful night arrived. The atmosphere was amazing, and most of us began to feel that maybe winning wasn't everything. To be a part of that incredible vibe was truly inspirational. Our performance was sensational (if I do say so myself1),and much to our delight, we won our category, Best Drama, and were the overall winners, collecting $1000 as our prize. I would Ike to thank all those sixth and seventh formers who were involved in Crash Bash.Without you, this amazing result could not have been achieved. Between the frantic rehearsals and performances of Crash Bash,the committee found plenty of activities in which to involve themselves. We assisted the Community Services Committee in the collection of 40-Hour Famine money, we promoted the Heart Foundation with our 'Get Out of Bed and Dress in Red' day, and thanks to the support of the school, raised a considerable amount of money for the foundation. Students from St Margaret's also went to :he National Students Against Drunk Driving camp, at Living Springs, to discuss the issues facing SADD committees around New Zealand. Apart from having a great time, the students who went came back to the third term with a myriad of new ideas to promote SADD within the school. We also promoted

Girls taking port in the PlunketParentingCourse

Both time - PlunketParentingCourse

Health Promotion Bock Row:CharlotteMonard,Beth Glosson FrontRow:AnnabelleChambers, Kate Chapmon,Meredith Blompied, KellyTerront

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World Smokefree Day.Then SADD week was upon us. To promote this awesome organisation, we decided to follow in the footsteps of last year's SADD committee, and hold a 'Dead Day', where selected students in sixth and seventh form dressed in black, symbolising people who had been killed in a drunk-driving accident. This was to show the impact that such accidents could have on our school community. We held a memorial chapel service for an unknown victim of a drunk driving accident, and we also performed our Crash Bash skit in the chapel. Finally,in association with seventh form Life Skills,we put in an entry to the Fair Go Ad Awards. Unfortunately we were not among the finalists;however I know all who were involved had a great time making the video. So, the Health Promotion Committee has been really busy this year. I would like to thank the Deputy Head Kate Chapman, and the other members: Annabel Chambers, Kelly Tarrant, Beth Glasson, and Charlotte Monard for their support.

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Also thanks to Ms Fenton, our committee coordinator, and also the sub-committee of the Health Promotion Committee made of sixth formers who wanted to promote SADD, especially Mahalia McNeil and Liz Hogg. For all of you thinking about either Joining the Health Promotion Committee next year; or taking part in the various SADD activities, go for it! It is an amazingcommittee to be part of. Meredith Blomp,ed

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Year 13 French "Like sand through the hour glass,so are the French classes of our lives."

exciting game of French Cluedo, which Phoebe proudly and triumphantly won (much to the the annoyance of Liz).

It all began on Wednesday 3 I January, in a sunny, cramped, done-up locker bay in the middle of the Jean Crasher wing, otherwise known as the oral room. Our class had halved in size since 2000, but we were lucky to have retained our resident French dictionary, aka Harmony.

That evening we prepared a four course French meal, which was interrupted by an unexpected incident involving a young man named Lance,a car;a big lie, a French conversation on a cell phone and two females who will remain anonymous. Despite all this, the meal was a great success (it was even good enough for one of us to pick at something other than bread!).

Jealousof all the Maths Department's cake days,we decided to have a "Jour du gateau" of our own (and sometimes a "Jour du fromage"). The Language Depar ment even purchased a new knife for the occasion! The highlight of our year was the trip to Akaroa - the closest thing to France we could find.The trip however started on the wrong foot We were unlucky three times before we even left. Madame Weiss had broken her arm, the school cafe had sold our petit pains au chocolat, and two hours before we were due to leave we discovered that a parent was not permitted to drive the school van.We finally got there, and that night went to a restaurant called L'Hotel for dinner; where we had a French-speaking Italian waiter. Unfortunately, due o modifications being made, the only item on the menu we could eat was fish and chips. If we had known this, we would have gone next door to the local fish and chip shop and bought them for $ I O cheaper.After a feed of "gourmet" fish and chips,we had dessert. Lucy was lucky enough to find a giant hair in her mud cake. "I remember the way it glistened," said Liz. The next morning, in typical French fashion, we walked down to the village to buy baguettes, and once home we ate these with jam and cheeses for breakfast.That day we watched the French films we were to study during the year; a d played an

After this eventful weekend, and a wonderful view from the house,we went home with many fond and interesting memories. Our next exciting occasion was Multicultural Friday - a joint venture between the Year I 3 French and Japanese classes. There was a heap of food from both sides and the French class ate the majority of it - sorry guys!! We were going to repeat the experience, but unfortunately it never eventuated due to time constraints and extensive vocabulary sheets. Our last French cultural event was our lunch at Le Bon Bolli Restaurant.We were served a delicious selection of French cuisine, and it was thoroughly enjoyed by all. We would like to thank Michel from Congo for being such a cool, casual relief teacher, and Mr Thompson for taking over when Madame Weiss was out on ACC for her broken arm. Thank you also to Madame Marshall for your nice perfume on Mondays, fondly referred to as oral/Aural day. Finally,of course, to Madame Weiss, thank you for putting up with us for five long years. We all really enjoyed our final year thanks for making it so special. A B1ent6t!!!

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Chinese Chinese Department

Teaching Chinese

There were two significant events which happened in the Chinese Department this year: •

First Mandarin Speech Competition in Canterbury Uune)

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Chinese LanguageTeachers'Conference in Melbourne Quly)

Mandarin Speech Competition For years teachers of Chinese in Canterbury have been planning a Speech Competition for their students, but this has never eventuated until this year! Now we are very glad that we have moved forward to promote the learning and teaching of Chinese in Canterbury. The competition took place at St Margaret's College, with the school cafeteria providing a scrumptious afternoon tea. We were privileged to host such a significant event.The competition was sponsored by the generous Lions Club Christchurch Chinese. It takes time and research to put in place any competition. Being the Speech Competition Coordinator, there were endless meetings, planning and organising, for the smooth running of the competition. I was fortunate to work with a group of three committed teachers. The President of the Lions' Club, MP PansyWong, Professor Li, Chinese Language advisor in New Zealand, and our Principal Claudia Wysocki were the distinguished guest speakers. All of them addressed the importance of the Chinese language in the 21st Century. Six schools teaching Chinese in Canterbury participated in the Competition. We are very proud that St. Margaret's College won first prize in both categories. We congratulate the following students for their excellent achievements. Year 9:

I st Prize - Joanna Chen-Green, Thanawan Tangthanasup,and Juliette Wanty.

Year I 0:

I st Prize Sophia Kwon and 3rd Prize Megan Bardsley.

New Millennium and Beyond ChineseLanguageConference,July200 I - Melbourne Through the generous assistance from NZALT, Asia 2000 Funding,I was able to attend this year's 7th National Chinese LanguageTeachers' Conference in Melbourne. The conference venue was at the prestigious Camberwell Grammar School in its new, spacious and comfortable auditorium. We were extremely spoiled by such grand and beautiful surroundings. It was wonderful to mix and mingle with new acquaintances, to share and compare our experiences in teaching Chinese in both countries. Equally it was great to learn some new teaching methodologies through personal presentations, or by using technology. Above all it was overwhelming to view the mountains of resources produced by teachers of Chinese from all over Australia. The opening speech was given by Professor Colin MacKerras, the author of "The Dragon Tongue" series. He emphasised that we need to tell the public that the Chinese language is not more difficult to learn than any other languages,it is simply different We need to stress positive images such as: Chinese language has no gender, no plural, no articles, and that its grammatical rules are simple to learn. The hands on workshops on technology were great. There were websites for Chineselinx, Careerslinx and Businesslinx. Internet-links with the business world demonstrate that teachers of Chinese need to upgrade their skills in order to keep up with progress. Teaching songs in the junior classrooms was of a special interest to me. Personally,I left the workshop with some new ideas and resources to be used in our classrooms. It was interesting to note that the majority of Independent schools in Victoria implement International Baccalaureate. I had the opportunity of visiting two schools in Melbourne, which was extremely valuable, and I am certain the implementation will be beneficial for the Chinese department in 2002. Luba Roth

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Japan Trip From hello to konnichiwa, - from quiet streets to bustling cities, from whitebait to raw fish. From New Zealand to Japan. In April 200 I, we set off for the bright lights and culture of Osaka, Japan.The plane left Aucklano early in the morning and we all prepared ourselves for one very long journey.Yet it was about to become longer as two hours into the trip a fault was discovered and the plane had to return to Auckland! After leaving, again, we made 1t to Osaka without further mishap, and were dazzled by the night-lights of the big city. An invasion of a local convenie ce store amazed us as we looked at the strange labels and determined to try all the different Japaneselollies! We were introduced to the Japanese subway system and its enormous stations, and we enjoyed spectacular 360-degree views of the city from a ferris wheel on top of an eight-story building. Our first Japanese meal was okonomiyaki, a sort of omelette/ pancake with a cabbage base. It was ... interesting! The next day saw us use the Japanese railway for the first time.We managedto all get on the train without leavinganyone behind, and then we were on our way to one of the most renowned places in Japan - Himeji Castle. With the cherry blossoms in full bloom, the park and castle were absolutely beautiful, and also incredibly crowded. An English-speaking guide gave us a tour of the castle and we were amazed at the breathtaking views and all the history surrounding 1t.

We then moved onto Hiroshima, where we were both excited and nervous about meeting the families with whom we were staying for the week. Everyone really enjoyed their homestays, and I know that I had a fantastic time with the Yamasaki family, who were very caring. Staying with them gave me a real insight into everyday Japaneselife. Our group met at our host sisters' school each day,and then went sightseeing, or took part in activities organised by the school. Some highlights of the week included the Mazda car factory where we saw the factory in action and posed for photos in numerous cars, the Hiroshima Peace Park and the Museum, which was both shocking and saddening, beautiful and touching. We also took part in a tea ceremony class at the school.While not too many of us actually enjoyed the bitter green tea it was definitely an interesting experience, and really quite amazing in regard to how important every small step is.We said our good-byes to our homestay families at the end of the week and waved to them as the shinkansen, or bullet train, pulled out of the station heading for the sister city of Christchurch - Kurashiki. Kurashiki was a very beautiful city and it was interesting to see its resemblance to Christchurch. It too has a river running through the central city.We stayed for one night in our first JapaneseYouth Hostel before taking the train to Japan'sheart of tradition, Kyoto.

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In Kyoto we stayed in a traditional Japanese Inn, a ryokan, where we slept in tatami rooms on futons. We visited many temples and shrines, including the big Buddha in Nara where we were amazed at the size of the Buddha statue, and the golden pavilion, which was really beautiful. Another highlight in Kyoto was the karaoke night! We hired a karaoke room and had a real blast singing and laughing. It was definitely a fantastic night. We also enjoyed an evening where we staked out the Geisha district of Gian in the hope of seeing a real Geisha dressed in full kimono with all her makeup. We spotted two, and they got a real shock when we leapt out of an alleyway and started snapping photos of them! Tokyo was our final stop. We were staying on the 18th fioor of a building at the Tokyo International Youth Hostel. Tokyo was amazing,it was so big, and when you looked out of the window all you could see were buildings stretching out into the distance.A day in Disneyland proved to be heaps of fun, and we all really enjoyed it. Checking out the expensive department stores the following day was also quite neat and the ice creams from Haagan-Daaswere delicious. By the time we caught the train out to Tokyo Airport, I think everyone was pretty much ready to go home. It had been the most fantastic trip, but we were all looking forward to returning to our New Zealand lifestyles and catching up with our families. So home we came loaded with gifts, souvenirs and memories from this most incredible experience.

ByLaurenSmith

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Young Enterprise Young Enterprise Back Row:Mrs LindoLightfoot,Elizabeth Hogg FrontRow:AnnishaVasutavan, LouroScott, SheilaGidley,AlexandraBrownlee

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Development Committee This year the school Development Committee was made up of a group of eight dedicated Year I 3 students. Tre role of the committee was to assist the Development Office in the promotion of the school from a student's pe,,.spective,in both the school, and the wider community. The committee worked with the Development Office to prepare for the school's Open Day earlier this year. The girls spent time putting together approx 400 packs for distribution on Open Day, and welcomed all the visitors into the school. The committee has also taken part in the school Art exhibition and Old Girls Reunion Weekend, offering to give up their Development

time to help in both. In the wider community, the Development Committee assisted Fairleigh Kindergarten in their fundraising Art Exhibition and Auction, again giving up their time to assist in the promotion of the school. The committee has had a very successfulyear thanks to Deborah James and Sarah Webster in the Development Office, the Hospitality Committee, and the other students who have assisted in our work. ElizabethTregenza& EmilyJackson Head and Deputy Head of DevelopmentCommittee

Committee

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CommunityServices The Community Service Committee has had a very busy year. It all started off with a bang in the first term, when we got straight into organising the 40-Hour Famine,handing out booklets and putting up posters. Our small committee of four people had a big job, and enlisted the help of the Health Promotion Committee to distribute books to all those people wanting to do the famine. We distributed more than 200 booklets, and we are so proud of our Primary and Intermediate school students for raising the most money they ever have, over $3,500 this year.Well done, girls. This entered our school into the scholarship draw, which we are still waiting to hear about. Our continued commitment to Community Service took us to the hospital on four Sundays over the year. We took patients down to the hospital chapel for the Sunday Service. We helped them participate in the service, and they were so appreciative that it felt really worthwhile. Peg was really enthusiastic and appreciated it, taking us to a flash lunch at McDonald's. We had an incredible response to the Cholmondeley Children's home drive for items that they desperately needed. We raised money for the Home by having a very successful Mufti Day.We were also helped by being the first school in Christchurch to respond to the appeal, and we were on TV, the radio and in the newspaper!!! It was a great

picture! Cholmondeley Children's Home got everything they needed, and more! Mike from Mike Pero Mortgages supports Cholmondeley, and he came to show his support by bringing his fire engine, which we filled up with all the items for the children. It was so filled to overflowing with items that there was no longer space for the guest stars from the Canterbury Flamesand the Rams, and they had to walk home! Christian World Services remains grateful for our practical support in putting together the folders for the Christmas appeal. Peg is such a Pollyanna,and she is so glad to have all the willing helpers, even for twenty minutes at a time. We made up 1200 folders that go out throughout New Zealand churches. The Committee was bombarded with requests from charities, which are all very deserving, but unfortunately we didn't have the time to help them all.We may have only done a few things this year, but all these took a lot of time and effort, and we did them well. I'd like to thank my committee and all the students, parents and teachers that got involved in our efforts to support our communities, locally, nationally and internationally this year. Keep it up. JessHortley-L,chtenstein

Community Services Bock Row:SarahMurphy FrontRow:Jo Zwart jess Hartley-Lichtenstein, SarahLethom

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Maths 200 I has been another busy and successful year for mathematics students.The National Bank competition in March was the first opportunity for our girls to shine. Sophie Chima, Alexandra Garrett and Kate Moran ofYear 9 were placed in the top 200 and I O other girls in Years 9 to I I achieved Merit certificates. In June, 13 senior girls sat the Eton Senior Maths Competition, and once again the standard was very high. Term 3 was particularly busy, with National Maths Week followed closely by Cantamaths. Mrs Strang organised a very successful week of activities, including a story 3.nd poetry competition, daily problems, culminating in a Year 9 inter-class chalk drawing competition. This last event produced some excellent and long lasting tessellations on the concrete outside the Science block. Two teams from each of Years 9 and I O entered Cantamaths and were all very competitive. The Year 9 team of Hannah Simpson, Sophie Chima, Tara Clinick and Namin Cho performed very well, gaining full

marks. A Year 9 entry, by Zoe Carson and Nina McVicar, in the wearable maths section was awarded Highly Commended, as was Mrs Tiffen's Year I O class project on "I litre containers". In the Australian Maths Competition in August, Hannah Simpson of Year 9 gained High Distinction (top 2%) and another five Year 9, eight Year I 0, three Year I I, three Year 12 and one Year 13 students gained Distinction (next 13%). There were 56 credit certificates awarded across the Secondary school. A team of students also competed in the Year I I calculator competition, and were a credit to the College. The end of Term 3 was also the end of an era in the Maths Department. Ms Alison Price, HOD for the past 9 years, left to accept a position in Kurow, near where she is now living. We were sad to see her go and wish her well in her new appointment.

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Australian SchoolsEnglishCompetition 2001 We had almost given up hope but, at last,the "Ozzie English"

Mellsop, Hannah Simpson, Robyn Andrew, Sophie Gibbons,

results arrived! It seems so long ago since some of our

Philippa Rawson, Frances Ruddiman, Lucy Rutherford, Laura

students took their test back in June. Now we can report

Coll, Rhiannon Newman, Anneke Cockerell, Jessica Ellerm,

their successes. In eight of the nine year groups who competed, our school scored significantly above the national

Alexandra Gallagher,Yi Rang Jung, Danielle Le Prevost, Jenna

mean scores.We are glad to congratulate all 205 participants, especially the students who achieved Certificates of Credit, Distinction and High Distinction.These certificates have been awarded in Assembly and, as is our custom, we were delighted to acknowledge the success of High Distinction winners Fiona Millar Y6, Erin Jackson Y8, Lauren Smith YI 0 and Kate JonesY I I with St Margaret's traditional red roses. Distinction Certificates were awarded to Sarah Elliott, Ottilie Smith, Mimy Wang, Jane Millar, Sarah Masterton, Rosemary Holliday, Georgina Bradfield, Sophie Bridge, Joanna ChenGreen, Tara Clinick, Edwina Horne, Lucy MacVicar, Brooke

Rennie, Katherine Wylie and Sarah Timoney. This year,for the first time, 16 students in the Primary School took part in the Australian Writing Competition. We are thrilled to announce two Distinction Awards, for Sarah Elliott YS and Rebecca Ferguson YS. Our congratulations to all the girls and their Englishteachers. A few weeks after we had received our prize list more exciting news came. Kate Jones (Year I I) has been awarded a competition medal for scoring the highest mark in her year level in New Zealand. We are delighted with Kate's success and congratulate her wholeheartedly.

Lyn Kennedy, HOD English

AustralianStudent ExchangeProgramme At the start ofTerm Two we Uenni Tipler and Hana Abbot)

a huge fan of Aussie Rules Football. We were 'lucky' enough

were lucky enough to go to Melbourne, Australia on an exchange. We attended Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar School for six weeks, and then two students from Lowther

Hall stayed with us and attended St Margaret's College for six weeks.The girls at Lowther Hall were exceedingly welcoming and we had no trouble fitting in. Lowther Hall is an all-girls school ranging from Years I - 13 (in Australia they call that prep to Year 12). The school is divided into three sections - Junior, Middle and Senior. Lowther Hall has a small number of students so classeswere tiny, and most students knew each other. Melbourne and Christchurch are similar in some ways and completely different in others. Firstly, Melbourne is about ten times bigger than Christchurch. They actually have high rises in the city centre and the shopping in Melbourne is something a Christchurch resident could only dream about. Another difference is that in Melbourne nearly everybody is

attend a game of Aussie Rules while we were in

Melbourne but we could not understand what all the hype was about. The families we stayed with were extremely nice, and we really enjoyed being part of another family and discovering how different people do things in different ways. The experience as a whole was challenging, exciting and unforgettable. Not only did we get to experience life in a different country, but we also had the company of our exchange students in our own territory. We have gained many things from our experience including friends, incredible memories, and lots of photos. We believe that this exchange is definitely a worthwhile one, and we strongly recommend that anybody with the opportunity to take part in it should give it a go. Hano Abbot JenniTipler

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Spirit of Adventure In the Spirit of Things I was not without trepidation as I sent silent farewells to the good solid, steady,reliable asphalt on which I stood. Starting down the heaving gangplank, I looked at the gently rolling black ship below me. What had I got myself into? The wooden decks bustled with early morning activity. I would have been one of them had I not missed my plane from Christchurch the night before. Catching the earliest fiight next morning was my only option. It was 7.30am. I had watched the sun rise over the Pacific horizon from an altitude of a few thousand feet for 40 minutes, then, trying to look like this wasn't the first time I had arrived at a foreign terminal without a responsible adult I got myself in a shuttle bus that would take me to PrincesWharf. Sixty minutes later, staggering under the weight of my pack, there I was. I needed Milo. Strong Milo with half a cup of s~gar,but alas, there was no time for stopping with a big pack of clothes to be crammed into a tiny drawer, a tiny bunk to be pondered over and I won't, for the sake of sanity, mention the tiny toilet... By the time we dropped anchor that night, I was feeling pretty good. I had precariously balanced out on the bow, marvelled at the number of times Jackie had managed to be sick, met my fellow adventurers, and raised a few sails.Gasp. I was having a ball. We all thought we would be hungry through the duration of the trip and lose weight. Our cook, Raj, ensured the opposite occurred! Not that we complained mind you, but he did have a tendency to burn the brownies! The early morning swim wasn't as bad as it was hyped up to be.The air was 'fresh' and the water remarkably warm. By day three, the shampoos and conditioners had been washed out

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so everyone was in a good, clean natural state. After the swim and a hose-down, everyone dressed as quickly as possible to go and have breakfast a grand affair with everything from the ever-present porridge to scrambled eggs, spaghetti, tinned fruit, milo, juice, toast preferably all on the same plate. After breakfast, there was a 'muster-cluster', colours were done, and the bell rung eight times (which I once had the privilege of ringing). We then found out the day's destination and, more importantly, how to get there. Once the daily duties were completed, morning lessons taught and morning tea consumed, we set off for the day's destination. Once we arrived the sails needed to be furled. So up into the stratosphere we climbed to do battle with sulky sails and fiddly little ropes. After the ship was settled for the night it was time for dinner and fun, except for the watch on 'specials'who had to do dishes. The 40 adventurers were divided into 4 groups. These groups were called watches. Every day there was a rotation of watches to each of the four sailing stations (one mast is one station). The group in charge of the mast was in charge of their particular sail.This way everyone got to know the ship and her sails really, really well. It was incredible fun climbing up to the top masts to fold away the sails,especially if the ship was still moving at the time, kind of like fiying, only more vertically challenging. We spent several days out at Great Barrier Island. It was enormous fun, even the five hour walk we were tricked into, although we grizzled at the time. We were very glad to get back to the ship! Bonfire barbecues on the beach at Port Fitzroy, sailing the whalers (little boats with sails) around the bay,trying to get the whalers back to the ship, cursing the stupid whalers, threatening to abandon the whalers and swim back, looking wistfully at the ship as the whalers carried us in the opposite direction, reaching a compromise with the whalers that surely they would drift around the bay and end up at the ship again...maybe...were all part of our adventure. When I arrived home I wanted to go back. Everyone got along well, partly becausewe had no other option I suppose, but still friendships were made and kept. The sea air, the morning swims, pretending to be Superwoman on the masts while battling stroppy sails,the good natured ridiculing from the crew, the burnt brownies... sweet memories that I cherish. If anyone has the opportunity to experience the Spirit of New Zealand, I strongly advise them to do so. I'm going back as a leading hand as soon as I turn I 8, and I can't wait. Lucy'Seamonkey'Turnbull.

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CreativeWriting DIAMONDS THE RIGHT

DON'T ANGLE

HAVE

"What's your favourite angle?" Asked the Diamond of the Square Square replied; "The right angle." Said Diamond; "Beware!" "Beware of the right angle, In any shape or form I feel I must inform you that Right angles aren't the norm."

Limericks There once was a guy from Manation, Who worked on a large tessellation He saic,"My word, This picture's absurd,'' And went on to graph transformation.

JoannaChen-Green There once was a man named Bojangles Who was deathly afraid of triangles

"And what's the problem, may I ask, With angles that are right?" "To tell the truth," replied Diamond "They give me quite a fright." "But Diamond," said our friend the Square "Right angles make me whole, And yet you aren't running away, Or burrowing like a mole." "No, I guess you are right Square, I've been a bit of a fool, To be perfectly honest, They don't teach well at Diamond School." "And what's the moral of this story?" A small Oval asked one night. It's;'Never wangle with a Square 'Coz' their angles are all right!'

BrookeMel/sop

The one-eighty degrees Gave him knocking knees And scalenesleft his nerves in tangles.

BrookeMel/sop There once was a man called triangle, For short his friends called him "angle" He was very acute Not to mention a mute His job: Changing Banglesto Quadrangles.

RebeccaPierceand P,p Smith

I AM A DUCK

MEMORIES

I am a duck; Crude comments are rain, They run off my bac<. Unlike the duck, Too much rain washes My sleek s1ell away. Be careful what you say; I can't stay impenetrable for long.

No leaves here, or chirping sparrows, Disfigured trees, memories of the past; In your mind you once saw it green But that memory didn't last.

Zoe Corson,Year9

LucyMacV•cor,Year9

TREE

HUT

I was sore all over! The skin on the back of my legs was ripped right off. It was raw and weeping. It felt as if there was a raging fire burning underneath my backside right down to my knees.

I was concentrating so hard on the sharp branches that I lost my balance and fell straight into their claws. They gashed my skin right off the backs of my legs.

My big brother and I had been asking for a Tree Hut for a very long time. It felt like a century. Dad was finally building it for us.

I was screaming so hard. Mum could hear the painful screams but she couldn't find me. Much later she discovered me. I was covered with blood. She took me to the doctor and got me all cleaned up. I was sore all over.The skin on the backs of my legs was npped right off. It burned.

I was very excited playing around the enormous tree, looking at all the little nuts with crosses on their tops. Then I tasted them. They were very woody. They were not very appetising! Then Dad had to go. He told me not to climb up the tree. What did I do? I climbed up the big ladder. It felt very rough on my hands, like sand paper. I got right up to the top of the tree and thought I could see the world. Then I looked down and saw how far up I was and all the sharp branches down below me. They seemed to stare up at me hawk-like, waiting for their prey.

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Creativewriting 3.141592645 Once upon a time in a small village called Aristotilville, there lived a miller named Archar Meedees.Archar had a very beautiful and clever daughter. Her name was Decimilla. Although Archar did not care for his daughter's beauty he loved to boast to everyone he met that she was so smart, she could convert decimals into percentages. Eventually word got to the King, and being very greedy for percentages he immediately sent for Decimilla. When she arrived at Percentage Palace,King Digit promptly locked her into a cold damp, 4 x 4 cube with a I x Im stack of decimals in a corner. "You will convert all of these into percentages by morning or I will have you simplified!" commanded King Digit, who was doubtful of Decimilla's abilities. Decimilla was very afraid, as of course, being an uneducated peasant's daughter (whatever her father might say) she didn't have the slightest idea of how to convert decimals and wouldn't have recognised a percentage if she'd fallen over it. So, she put her denominator in her hands and began to divide. Suddenly there was a burst of signs and a strange, angular;conversion elf appeared.

"I have nothing," said Decimilla. "Alright then," said the elf, "promise that you will give me the first child you have as Queen." Decimilla foolishly agreed and the conversion elf began to convert. In the morning when King Digit came in he was delighted to see the glistening percentages and immediately the royal wedding was arranged. 0.987 of a year later; when the Queen had her first baby she remembered her promise, and, no sooner had she done so, when the conversion elf appeared again. "Give me the child!" he demanded. But Queen Decimilla was so upset at the thought that he relented and said, "If you can estimate my total value in 2 days you may keep the child." The Queen sat up very late thinking of good names to guess.The next day the conversion elf appeared. "Is it I, I 0, or I 00?" asked the Queen,

"Hello," he said in a very acute voice. "I can convert your decimals into percentages, but you'll have to give me something in return."

"Nope! Completely wrong end of the number scale!" replied the elf. "One more day!" and he vanished.

"The only thing I have is my denominator necklace, it's very well multiplied," replied Decimilla, feeling curious as she handed it over.

Again the Queen sat up late thinking, but she had no new ideas.Then, just as she was about to give up, (the chance of her guessing being less than 3 in 134, 908 million), a messenger came into her room and said, "Yesterday at 0800 hrs I was calculating in the forest and a little elf wandered past me singing,'soon the baby I shall snatch, for 3.141592654 my value does match!'"

"It'll do", said the conversion elf, and he set to work. He worked hard for 2/3s of the night and used a lot of quad refill before he finally finished and disappeared with a puff of x signs and the denominator necklace just before King Digit came in. Digit was so impressed he nearly squared himself at the sight of all those glittering percentages! "You are indeed very clever, not to mention very beautiful," he said to Decimilla. He led her to a 5 x Sm room with a 4 x 2 x Im pile of decimals.

"Thank you very much!" said the Queen, and she gave him a large bag of percentages. The next morning when a burst of - signs announced the arrival of the elf, the Queen said,

"If you can convert these decimals into percentages by morning," he said,"then you will be my Queen and we'll be rich together. Fail,and you'll be simplified." Decimilla was again very afraid because she did want to be Queen, but knew the chances of the conversion elf appearing again were less that I in 576, so she again began to divide.

"Is your value 50, 1500, or 3.141592654?" "Curse Pascal!"fumed the elf. "You guessed it!"

Soon to her surprise the angular shape of the elf appeared and said,

And so 3.142857143 stamped so hard that his decimal point stayed in the fioor; and Queen Decimilla, King Digit and their baby Pi lived happily ever after.

"What will you give me this time?"

JennyRees

HannahAubreyYear 13 ~

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Winner Storrey EssayCup for Year 12 • Creative Writing 200 I AN

IMPORTANT

OCCASION

Cocooned in fieecy pyjamas and my dressing gown, I waited on Granny's top step. Beside me stood my sister.The refiection in the glass showed two presents, wrapped up against the chill of early evening. I had my thumb in my mouth and Raggedy Ann at my side. High overhead Mummy impatiently rang the doorbell. It pierced the silence that had seeped into the courtyard. Like falling snow, her perfume drifted downwards, and her silver bracelets jangled as they moved . I knew she was going to leave.Just in time Granny appeared behind the frosted glass. As her old door creaked open, a wave of heat embraced us into the house. Despite her haste, Mummy put out our toothbrushes on the cold stainless steel bench. After a blanket of kisses,she was swallowed by the dark night. Faintly,over the roar of Granny's television, I could hear our car retreating on the driveway. That night Daddy had driven very fast, as if being pursued by a giant hungry wolf. We had whooshed past the riverbank, round the corner and over the bridge. The world spinned past the window - a myriad of colours and shapes. Mummy had been putting on a deep red lipstick in the passenger mirror. It matched her nails, hidden away in stockinged feet and sparkly sandals. Whenever Mummy wore those shoes I knew it had to be for something special. Last time I had seen them was at church on Christmas morning. I had heard whisps of words fioat past about "a very important occasion," although I was never sure what one of those was. Being taken to Granny's seemed important. but Mummy had left to go elsewhere. Click, click, click. Granny's knitting needles raced their way down the arm of a jersey. My sister was out in the kitchen pouring juice into her plastic mug. Granny kept us special mugs on the bottom shelf, even though I could reach higher.The heat of the fire was making me sleepy and ready for bed. Having done my teeth, I

THE

FLIGHTLESS

WONDER

What have I done to deserve this? Whoever saw a fiightless bird? My wings are useless,my efforts futile, My requests, it seems, unheard. My cousins (like the sparrow) just fiy away When trouble approaches, but I Have to run like the wind, duck under bushes But oh, how I wish I could fiy. I adjust my diet - no berries for me, Instead I live off the earth, Birdfolk console me with the tales above, But underneath I know they must smirk. Sometimes I dream that I fiy out Without so much as a hiss, But over and over I ask myself again, What have I done to deserve this?

peeled off my dressing gown - a comforting layer of warmth and security - and cuddled into bed. Granny kindly folded the stiff white sheets around me and then shuffied out the door. I closed my eyes o the tick of her bedside clock. Time often yawned in the night when it thought no one was listening. Far away,across the expanse of hall,came the sound of the television and the tapping of knitting needles. Like a wave on a beach, they receded into a warm oblivion. Shakingme in his teeth, the giant wolf pounced in the dark. I awoke amongst cold white sheets. In the dark, I searched for something familiar to beat back the wolf's grinding jaws. Over the smell of fear, the scent of Mummy's perfume hung like a veil. In the dark, she moved to my bed and released the stiff sheets. The wolf now whimpered under the bed. I was wrapped once more in my dressinggown and my cold feet pushed into slippers. Having folded back the beds, Mummy, my sister and I retreated down the dark hall.The frosted glasswore a fine blanket of moisture and the door creaked its goodbyes. In the dead of night, the courtyard was a gaping mouth. "What were we doing out at that hour?" I wandered towards the low mumbling of the car engine where Daddy waited in the dark. Through the window, I could see the riverbed meandering slowly along under the bridge. It looked like a silver ribbon, curving amongst the gardens of the neighbourhood. Daddy wasn't driving fast anymore, and Mummy's lipstick had worn from her face.When I looked out, I could see hidden treasures in the dark depths. Bright fiowers bloomed but no one was watching. Gates and letterboxes stood like protective guards but there was no enemy.We rounded the corner and I snuggled into my dressing gown. My eyes slid closed behind the foggy car window. I was dreaming of treasure.

KothenneWylie,Year I 2

THE

COLD

WINDOW

I looked out the window All was black, except the shimmering Milky Way arching over the hills. It was so close, yet so far away, I reached out to touch, but all I could feel was the coldness of the window. How could something feel so cold, yet look so beautiful? I thought it would soar into the heavens above. I wanted to reach out and hold a star in my hand and feel the beauty fiow right through me. I reached out again, felt the coldness of the window stopping me from eternal happiness.

TonyaMilner,Year I 2

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SportsCouncil It has been another busy year for the Sports Council. This become apparent in the early stages of the year, getting straight into the Swimming Sports, our first major event, followed closely by the athletics. The Sports Council again emerged victorious over staff in the 4 x 400m relay on Athletics Day,with a fresh air second. Both even s went very smoothly, and huge amounts of house spirit were shown by everyone, with an added bonus of fine weat er for both events. Term Two came and went as fast as the first. Included in it was the school Cross Country, where an impressive amount of involvement was shown within all the age groups to gain maximum house points. Many girls went off to the Canterbury Secondary Schools Competition, which proved to be a tough "long sprint", but we achieved amazing results from both individuals and teams. Plus we had girls going to New Zealand Nationals, making the school proud of their efforts and excellent results. SMC hosted Quad tournament this year.A huge thank you to everyone who helped with billets, making them feel very welcome. The netballers made good use of the new netball courts with 2nd place, and the young, promising I st XI hockey team gained I st place. Overall, St Margaret's gained I st equal with St Hilda's. Included in this week was a Quad service, which also went very well.

Winter tournament saw the 2nd XI Hockey team going up to Blenheim, and netballers staying in Christchurch, along with the I st XI Hockey team. Their results were very promising. Following this was the all famous (but late) House Day at the end ofTerm 3. Wednesday and Saturday competitions showed a record number of teams in many of the available sports, everyone getting stuck in and having loads of fun. This year there was an impressive number of girls joining in on the sports scene here at school. I encourage you all to get involved and continue St Margaret's sporting spirit. I'd like to thank the sports council of 200 I for all their dedicated help this year; without you this year would not have been so successful. Good Luck to the new Sports Council of 2002 - we hope next year will be as enjoyable and successfulas this one. Alice McElreo Head of Sport

Sports Council Bock Row:Miss Arthur, LucyJomes,Hannah Aubrey, Andrea van Schreven, Amanda Kennard Front Row:Millie Volckmon, Alice McElreo,Annabel Chambers, GeorginaGuild Absentees:RosieTodhunter, Anno Clouston

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Aerobics Aerobics BockRow:EllenMcDonald,Anno Taylor FrontRow:KateTaylor,SarahJohnson

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Athletics School Athletic Championships The St Margaret's athletics team had another really successful season, with many outstanding achievements. On Monday, the 5th of March we had the school Athletic

Laura Ash

I st • 400m I st • 1500m in a record time 5.18.39

Claire Washington

3rd • 800m

Annabel Powell-Thomas 2nd • High Jump Intermediate Penny Gordon

Championships, which showcased our school's house-spirit and good sportsmanship. U 14

Champion Runner-up

Josie Powell-Thomas Laura Ash Julianne Bellany, Kate Taylor and Libby Hart

I st • Triple Jump and Long Jump 3rd • 200m 2nd • High Jump

Team Events

U 14 4x I 00m Relay • 3rd Open 4x I 00m Relay • 3rd

U I5

Champion Runner-up

Jess Bell and Lucy Woodley Laura Mason

U I 6 IJ2 Champion Runner-up

Penny Gordon Sophie Pinckney

Senior

Sarah Letham Hannah Aubrey

Champion Runner-up

Winning House

South Island Secondary Schools Athletic Championships On Saturday,March 31st, the South Island Secondary Schools Athletic Championships were held in Dunedin, in which our team of 9 girls competed really well.The highlights of this day were: Laura Ash

Matipo

3rd • U 14 • 400m in a record time of I .02.46

Penny Gordon 2nd • U 16 • Triple jump

Canterbury Secondary School Preliminaries On Tuesday, 13th March we had the Canterbury Secondary School Preliminaries, where we had a strong team of athletes

I would like to say a special thank you to Mrs Strang, who accompanied the team to Dunedin, Mr Belcher, and my

competing.

deputy, Penny Gordon, for all their help and support of the team. Most of all, a huge thanks to all the athletes, their

Following Tuesday's preliminaries, were the Canterbury Secondary School Championships, in which we had 21

parents and supporters for making this another really great season.

athletes representing the school. The highlights of this day were:

Amanda Sturge Captain of Athletics

Athletics Back Row:ClaireWashington, JosiePowell-Thomas, Annable Powell-Thomas, Charlotte Baxter,Victoria Sumner, SarahLetham Middle Row.·Julianne Bellaney, OliviaWakem,Amanda Murray, SarahHenderson,Alice Howarth Front Row:LauraAsh,Lucy Faull, Amanda Sturge(C), PennyGordon(VC),Elizabeth Kitson,Kate Taylor

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Badminton This year has been a great one for St Margaret's College badminton with a number of new players participating. We'd like to thank Ms Arthur and Mr Shaw for making the Wednesday games possible.We would also like to thank Mrs Harvey, Mrs Perkins, Ms O'Malley and especially Mrs Strang for their help. Without them, our team and transportation wouldn't have been organised.

coaching and for all the support during Quad Tournament, in which we came third. We hope to see all players return next year,and we welcome any new players. This season has been enjoyable and memorable. PimpornE1wwongchoroen Captainof Badminton

Very special thanks to Ron Smith our coach who is always there on Mondays for our practice. Thank you for the great

Badminton Bock Row:TiffanyHuong,Airi Higashi, Kathy Neronortkomol,KrornthipKulla-ark, Mrs Strong Front Row:Dominic Chiu,Lisa Hsu, Mario Yu,LeonYu, ThonowonThongthonosup

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BasketbalI Team (Years I O and I I)

Open Team

Intermediate

The 200 I season was a challenging one for the Open Basketball Team. As the season progressed, the team improved a lot, and played against teams that were much older and more experienced. Sophie led the team to a gratifying fourth place. Lauren's legendary ball handli g skills and great enthusiasm kept the team high spirited. Hannah was never afraid to get under the hoop and compete for the ball. Charlotte was out with injury for a lot of the season, but showed a lot of potential and made some great rebounds and blocks. Kate proved to be a good all-round r::layer,developing her skills as a guard and forward (she was also the most innocent looking, even though she almost killed Biff). Josie was awesome, always going for the ball (even if it meant fouling the other player). Biff, who has amazing ball handling skills, proved you can effectively use a rugby pass in basketball and, encouragingly, she's almost got this year's practice drills worked out. Pennyshowed dedication and commitment throughout the season. She enjoyed refereeing the Intermediate games and was always keen to get to College for training (although we suspect it wasn't just raining that interested her).

Basketball for our team was fun and enjoyable. We gained a lot of experience and improved on last year's third placing to finish a fantastic second, in a close final with Marian College at Cowles Stadium.

Thanks to our coaches,Jeff and L-J for their time and for all they taught us. Big thanks to Mr B for driving us everywhere (what about my fantastic impersonation of a referee, Mr B?), and the urban field studies he gave us on the journey home from College.

We were once again lucky to have our dedicated coach, Laura-JeanEmson,who taught new skills and techniques to our team. A change of venue for practices, from our own gym to the bigger one at College, saw more enthusiasm for getting to practice early, thanks to the endless van rides from Mr Belcher: We were a relatively new team this year, with five fourth formers, two of whom had not played before. Even so, they still played well, with excellent rebounds from Sophie and confident shooting from Amy. Brigette and Steph improved immensely through the season, and Jess and Tess showed plenty of athletic ability on the court. Liz and Pip missed some games because of injury, but were both valuable players with good ball handling skills and plenty of determination to win. The season brought us tonnes of valuable experience, and we can't wait for next season. Thanks to everyone who helped with coaching, management and transport.

Basketball BockRow:Jess Bell,PennyClark-Holl, Hornet Hamilton,JosiePowell-Thomas, AnnabelPowell-Thomas, Hannah Moher,TessHoward, SarahRhodes Middle Row:Mr Belcher,MehssoGray, Annabel Goslin,KateJones, Brigette Solomon,Annie Walsh, Phill1poRowson,Emily Hunt Front Row:Kitty Hepworth, LaurenEnsor,StephanieYoung, Charlotte Baxter, SophieCourtney,Amy Satterthwaite, ElizabethKitson,GroceNg

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The highlight of our season was making it into the YEAR 9 THIRD DIVISION FINAL. Well, we lost to Cathedral College,

Basketball for me this year was crazy fun. We may not have been made up of pro players, but every one of us gave it our all, stuck together and gained some memories from our experiences. Team practices were always a laugh,but often very cold considering we were outside, where it was freezing. I think we must have driven Mrs White, the Librarian, crazy,right outside her library, yelling and with balls bouncing off the windows.

who were a great team and deserved to win. Seeing how excited they were was almost as good as winning. So thanks to everyone for their support this year: Mr B and Mr Summerlee - excellent van driving skills.Thanksto our proud suppor ers who turned up week after week. But mainly a massive thank you to Sophie and Juliette for their great coaching and support (and all the mega Moros).

I remember we would have heaps of fun on the way to our games in the school van.This involved a lot of singing, mainly to the Beach Boys when Mr Summerlee was driving. Throughout the season we had awesome time at our games; we won a couple of times, lost a few and did some crazy things along the way. Kitty must have really scared the opposition with her very "creative" guarding and off-putting noises.And Annie always fouled so subtly with her innocent grin and rosy cheeks. Emily and Melissa would often fiy down the court and do some beautiful lay ups. Annabelle was very stroppy, and would stand under the hoop, and not stop shooting until she got one in. Zoe was always full of energy. Even when the rest of us were tired out, she was still enthusiastic and rearing to go. If Grace got hold of the ball - God help anyone who tried to get it off her.

Basketball A BackRow:LaurenEnsor,SophieWigley, EltzabethKitson FrontRow:PennyClark-Hall, CharlotteBaxter(VC), SophieCourtney(C),JosiePowell-Thomas, HannahMaher

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Climbing joining to partake in weekly climbing at the YMCA on either a Tuesday or Thursday afternoon.

competitions. Amelia Sanderson and Annabelle Roake gained 3rd and 4th place in the National Womens U 18. St Margaret's College teams gained I st, 2nd, 3rd and 5th places in the Canterbury Schools' Competition.

Everyone involved has really enjoyed this energetic and lively

Thanks to the leadership of Peg Riley and Amanda Wesley,

club, which brings together a great bunch of people. They enjoy learning the skills and the team support.

and the encouragement from the fantastic staff at the YMCA We have had a wonderful year where everyone has developed technique and enthusiasm, which will definitely be carried through to another year of climbing in 2002.

Over the past year.the St Margaret's Climbing Club has been a great success - with over 40 people from Years 9 - I 3

St Margaret's Climbing Club was well represented when it came to competitions, with a group of very talented climbers entering and achieving in both the Christchurch and National

Mahalia McNeil/ - Captain

Climbing Club Back Row:SarahHedde/1, Lei/on,Krans,joy Weston-Arnold, Amelia Sanderson Middle Row:Mrs Wesley, Kate Moron, SuminAhn,CecilioEllis, KatherineBorowczyk Front Row:Emma Goslin, AnnabelleRooke, Mahalia McNeil,Alex Mork., Dominic Chiu Absent PegRiley

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Cricket The 200 I season was an outstanding season for the St Margaret's College I st XI cricket team, in the top grade for girls in Christchurch on a Wednesday afternoon. After not expecting much in the first two Wednesday games,we won both games against Lincoln College and Marian College.After these we automatically qualified for the South Island Tournament which was to be held in Christchurch. This was a great achievement for us.

Again Annabel Chambers picking up 3 wickets and Lisa Reynolds with an excellent run out. For the final game we played James Hargest College, from the deep south. St Margaret's College

I 18 all out

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And Amy Satterthwaite picked up 4 wickets. We ended up coming second equal in the Wednesday competition, as we had competed for the last five years, but never with as many wins as this year.The South IslandTournament was held in Christchurch, with teams from all over the South Island.The schools competing were Marlborough Girls High, Otago Girls High, Timaru Girls High, Burnside High, James Hargest College, and St Margaret's College. Marlborough Girls

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Amy Satterthwaite produced the top score of 47 runs. Second up, we played Otago Girls, going out there to play for fun but with the attitude to win. This was our first success in the South IslandTournament. St Margaret's College

I 5 3 all out

Amy Satterthwaite again producing the top score for us of 63 runs Otago Girls

Overall, the South IslandTournament was a great experience for us,and hopefully in the near future I will be hearing about St Margaret's I st XI there again.I would like to congratulate Amy Satterthwaite, who made it into the New Zealand Development Cricket team, and for getting her pocket in the Summer Sports assembly.Also, congratulations to Elizabeth Kitson and Rebecca Craigie, for also gaining their pockets this year. I would like to thank Vicki Burtt, our coach - thank you for all the time you spent coaching us to be excellent cricketers and to understand the game a whole lot better. Also, thanks to Mr Woods for the transportation and umpiring on Wednesdays, and scoring at South IslandTournament. Thank you also to the parents who provided transport and support. Good luck to the cricket team next year - I hope all goes well for you. AnnabelChambers CricketCaptain

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Cricket First XI BockRow:CatherineRutherford, Lisa Reynolds, Anna Copland Middle Row:Amy Satterthwaite, Kim Mother,EhzobethKitson, UrsloW11g FrontRow:SophieCourtney, Anno Milne (VC),AnnabelChambers (C),RebeccaCro,g,e,NicoloHulley

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CrossCountry lnterschool Cross Country Back Row:SophiePinckney, jenny Haze/dine,LucyJames, PhoebeGibbons,ClaireWashington, AmandaMurray,JessicaBell Middle Row:Natalie Gibson, JosieBenny,JessicaFransham, Amy Satterthwaite,Bo Springford, JulianneBellany FrontRow:LauraAsh,LucyWoodley, EmilyHunt, PollyDouglas(C), SarahLetham (VC),RebeccaKnight, SophieFitzsimons

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Equestrian Equestrian Bock Row:Mrs Lightfoot,VictoriaSumner; JosiePowell-Thomas, GeorgieMeredith FrontRow:AnnaTaylor; JessicaNeame, SophieWigley,JessicaHartley-Lichtenstem, Nadia Fearnley

Back:GeorgieMeredith,VictoriaSumner Front:Mrs LindaLightfoot,SophieWigley

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Gymnastics This year the St Margaret's Gymnastics Squad have had a strong competitive year: Girls from the Primary, Intermediate and Secondary School started training at the Christchurch School of Gymnastics and in the School Gym for their various competitions. After the Canterbury Secondary Schools Competition the following teams qualified for the

CANTERBURY PRIMARY SCHOOLS' GYMNASTIC COMPETITION: Grade I:

Jane Millar I st Overall Individual, 2nd Floor, 3rd Beam 2nd Team Overall:

Nationals: Team I:

Anna Taylor,Wendy Sullivan, Brigitte Lee.

Team 2:

Ellen McDonald, Kitty Hepworth, Libby Hart.

Individuals: Kate Taylor, Morgana Woolhou3e-Williams After a few problems with the flights we made it to the City of Sails (Auckland), for the New Zealand Gymnastics Competition. Excitement and nervousness were felt by all in the squad, but when we were all competing we began to have fun, and marvel at the new stadium in which we were competing. We came out with many certificates and medals and it was a great experience for all.

Jane Millar,Young Yoon, Michaela Barraclough-Cody, Sophie Stammers Grade 2:

Olivia Glasson

I st Overall, I st Floor, 2nd Beam, 2nd Vault

Sarah Masterton 2nd Overall, 2nd Bar,2nd Floor Aimee Paterson 3rd Floor I st Team Overall:

Olivia Glasson, Sarah Masterton, Juliette Lee, Genevieve Hegarty Grade 3:

Louise Daprini I st Vault

NEW ZEALAND NATIONALS TOP RESULTS: Senior Club B:

Kate Taylor I st Vault, 2nd Bar,2nd Beam, 3rd Floor, 2nd Overall Open C:

Morgana Woolhouse-Williams

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Novice A:

Brigitte Lee

The primary department had many pleasing results from all ages.All the results from aerobics, trampolining and gymnastics were put together and St Margaret's College was named as the top gymnastics school in Canterbury. Well done!!! And thank you to everybody who contributed to the St Margaret's College Gymnastics Squad in the year 200 I, especially to the student coaches, and Mrs SarahTaylor: AnnaTaylor Captainof Gymnastics

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Wendy Sullivan 7th Bars Anna Taylor

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3rd Team Overall:

Anna Taylor and Kate Taylor

Gymnastics Back Row:CharlotteDo/den,Bng1tteLee, Kitty Hepworth FrontRow:MorganaWoolhouse-WI/Iiams, Kate Taylor, AnnaTaylor,WendySullivan,EllenMcDonald Absent:LibbyHart

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Flag Footie We travelled to Rugby League Park late in August to defend

Results: vs RRGS 3-8

our title in Flag Footie. This is a game which is similar to

vs CGHS 1-3

touch, rugby and rugby league. It's a little more vigorous than

vs AGHS 2-4

touch, but not as physical as rugby, as there are no tackles, as

Final:

such. Players wear velcro belts with coloured fiags on their hips, and when a fiag is ripped from the belt a "tackle" has been made and the ball gets played as in rugby league.

Christchurch Girls High School vs St Margaret's College, 5-2

Player of the Day: Julia Waghorn

Last year we were the only team to enter into the competition, so the trophy remained in our cabinet for another year. This year we met Rangi Ruru first up, followed by Christchurch Girls High School, and Avonside Girls High

School. Rosie Todhunter and Millie Volckman combined nicely in a number of occasions. Rosie weighted a beautiful kick on a restart, and Millie touched down in the corner for a try. We look forward to more competition next year. The team consisted of:Anna McCormack (Captain), RosieTodhunter; Millie Volckman, Kristi O'Connor; Hannah Wright, Mel Begg, Julia Waghorn, Nadine Engel,Amanda Storey, Anna Clouston, Mandy Dalziel, Susan Gresson

Ice Hockey Eight girls from St Margaret's College played Ice Hockey in

this year for the Canterbury Minor Ice Hockey league. Ice

Term 2 of this year for the High School Ice Hockey League.

Hockey is a challenging, fast sport and six of the girls who

The girls were joined with the St Andrew's boys team and

played this year were beginners and all managed to keep up

had a successful season winning over half of their games. Samantha Lovie, who also plays for the Canterbury Women's

and play well alongside more experienced players. Goals were scored this season by Sam, Katrina and Ruth and

Team, played defence with a high degree of skill. Katrina Lines,

several assists were made by other girls.

a beginner at the sport this year; showed a high degree of commitment to the team and continued playing Ice Hockey

RuthJohnson Captainof Ice Hockey

Ice Hockey Bock Row:Mrs Steel,FernMcGraw,Britto Schaefer, Emma Hopkins FrontRow:KathrynMcCorkindole,RuthJohnson, SamanthaLovie,KatrinaLines Absent:K,rsteenLovie

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Hockey Throughout the season we were building towards the National Federation Cup Tournament, which this year was held in Christchurch. The support of our parents and the school provided an unbelievable atmosphere, and led our team to a top 8 placing at a very creditable 7th out of I 6 of the top national high school hockey teams.

This season has been one of the most enjoyable and challenging we have ever experienced. Firstly, I would like to thank all the coaches, and especially Miss Arthur and Mrs Laney,for their continued dedication and support to hockey this year.A big commendation must also go out to the parents, whose enormous e Torts helped send our first eleven team to Sydney. The first eleven started the year with eight new players, and travelling to Sydney proved to be the perfect chance to develop and build an unbeatable team! Everyone made huge improvements in their game, especiallythe younger members of the team, showing the potential depth and strength of the future St Margaret's team. The team was placed 5th in the Pymble Ladies College tournament, and 4th in the tournament played on the Olympic turf, with a total of 17 games in 8 days! This meant regular trips to the Olympic turf's 'personal physios' .This was a fantastic and highly worthwhile experience for all members of the team, and one that will hopefully be repeated in the future years of St Margaret's hockey.

The final step in our season was the Canterbury Secondary School finals,where we played Rangi Ruru in a tough game that ended in a slightly disappointing 1-0 loss. The second eleven also had a successful year, gaining a fantastic 8th in their tournament in Blenheim. and a second placing in the Second Grade school competition. The team's successcould not have been possible without their coach, Mr Shaw, whose positive contribution to this team was much appreciated. The third eleven also had a successful season with the help of coach RaijeliWalker and Ms Rod, the team's manager.The tournament in Greymouth was extremely wet, the team finding themselves playing underwater hockey! Then we have the fourth eleven, whose consistent effort, commitment, and high spirits made the girls develop into a team with definite potential for the future. We hope everyone enjoyed the season, and keeps up their commitment to St Margaret's hockey in the future. Have fun. Hockey rules! Andrea van Schrevenand HannahAubrey

Hockey I st XI Bock Row:Anno Copland, CharlotteLoney,SarahTownshend, Andreavan Schreven(CC), AmandaMurray,SophiePinckney, MissArthur (Cooch) FrontRow:Ph1/ilpoSmith, M1//1e Volckmann,HannahAubrey(CC), SophieFitzsimons,LouroAsh, ToroCilnick Absentees: Anno Clouston, RosieTodhunter

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Hockey 2nd XI Bock Row:JessicaEllerm, RebeccaPierce,Karin Lepoutre, Mr Show(coach) Middle Row:Millie Volckmann, Anno Lindsay,ClaireGeorge, SophieEnersen,Kate Fisher Front Row:PrudenceJohnstone, Kate Watson,Anno Hyland (C), SarahAsh,JoannaZwart (VC)

Hockey 3rd XI Bock Row:Annie Walsh, KimberleyMother,ClaireBoustred Middle Row:Ms S.Rod, CharlotteBradshaw,RobynAndrew, SarahWatson,CatherineCroigie, Amanda Grigg Front Row:Nicolo Hulley, Bo Springford,FrancesRuddiman, GabrielleHegarty,KirstieLovie, SophieFitzsimons

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Hock y Hockey 4th XI Bock Row:EmilyJackson,Juliet Curtis, GenevieveYule,Brigitte Lee, SophieCourtney Middle Row:Mrs Wyeth, HannahAubrey,SophiePinckney, MychelleHellmann,PennyClark-Holl, Andrea van Schreven Front row:ClaireMatheson, Natalie Gibson,GeorgianaSimpson, JessicaFronshom,EmilyAc/and, DanielaAebli

Hockey UIS Bock Row:AnnabelGoslin, JennaAnderson,AnnieWalsh, Nino McVicar,JoannaChen Green, Hilary Tregenzo Middle Row:Mrs Keys,SophiePinckney, GeorginaWaring,SarahHeddell, LouiseGraham,Amanda Murray Front Row:LeonohMogan, LucyTaylor, GenevieveHegarty,JulianneBe/Janey, AlexandriaMork, Colontho Peter

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Lifesaving Lifesaving has always had a huge number of participants involved in working towards their badges.This year was no

his loyalty to our Monica Thacker teams with endless amounts of K-Bars and cookies!

exception, with the largest number of people ever going for their different badges.There was a I 00% passrate, which was a result of the enormous dedication and commitment of both the girls, and those training and coaching them.

Another huge thank you must go to Mrs Wesley who has seen the involvement of St Margaret's girls in Lifesavingtake an enormous climb while she has been in charge.Your efforts are always appreciated and much of our success is due to

This year we were very excited to have two incredibly strong Monica Thacker teams competing in the Canterbury Lifesaving Competition. With some new talented swimmers joining the ranks, and the old faces back for another crack, our A team were able to come 2nd to Burnside High School, and the B team were placed 6th. All the girls endured the intense early morning training sessions with much appreciated smiles, and your dedication and enthusiasm could not have been questioned! Thanks must once again go out to the most committed

your commitment to us! I would also like to thank Jenny Chapman for her support as Vice Captain throughout this year; as she has been an enormous help. I hope all of you continue with your Lifesaving,and that more of you will commit to our Monica Thacker teams next year to see if that shield can finally make its way to its rightful home! Good luck to you all for next year! Andrea van Schreven

coach I have ever met, Neil Lanyon, who once again proved

Lifesaving Monica Thacker Bock Row:Mrs Wesley,Nicola Robson, Alice McElrea,RosieTodhunter, AmandaMurray, PhillipaSmith Front Row:KirstenLovie,FelicityRooke, Andrea van Schreven(C), Kate Chapman, Amanda Sturge

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Sydney with the I st XI Hockey Team to play in a tournament being hosted by Pymble Ladies College in Sydney.This was the most amazing experience my team mates and I have ever had.The netball was fantastic, the weather was amazing,and

Netball Netball 200 I - What a great year!!! This year was another exciting and memorable one for the St Margaret's netball teams, with much development and success in all grades.We started very early in the year with trials for our A and B teams so we could enter :wo teams in a Senior Pre Season Competition at Pioneer Stadium in early March. This was a fantastic way to start the season, and proved to be very beneficial to all team members. This year the A team competed in the Senior Reserve Grade of the Saturday Club Competition, and eventually went on to win our section in this grade, which was a great achievement for us. Running alongside the club competition is the Wednesday Super Net Competition at Cowles Stadium.We were placed 5th in this competition. One of the highlights of the year would have to be our trip overseas! In the term two holidays, we ventured off to

the competition was a challenge. We got through to the semi-final,which was played against Pymble, but unfortunately we lost. The memories of this tournament will always be with us for years to come. An added bonus to this fantastic trip was finding out that we were travelling back to New Zealand with the Scotts College I st XV Rugby Team from Sydney. During the fiight we organised a netball game and footwork skills sessionsfor the boys for the next day at school.Their coach believed that the fancy, fast footwork of our netball players may be useful to these rugby boys.Well, they could not play netball at all and their footwork was a little slow so we came out on top for this one! All of this netball was a great build up to the South Island Secondary Schools Tournament which was this year held in Christchurch at our home grounds, Hagley! South Islandswas a new experience for some of the new players in our team and the pressures and demands of the week resulted in this

Netball A Back Row:Alex Brownlee,Bridie O'Sullivan, CharlotteBaxter,Kate Veale FrontRow:Amy Shanks,PennyGordon, AnnabelChambers,RebeccaSolomon, SarahHenderson,Melanie Begg

Netball B Back Row:SusanGresson,Hannah Maher, CharlotteMonard,LauraMorns,jess Astor FrontRow:jennaGraters,LucyJames, Jui,aWaghorn,JackieLee,LaurenEnsor, Melinda Tutangata

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tournament not being as successful for us as it had been in previous netball seasons.All of us have taken things on board and have learnt from our experiences at this tournament. Traditionally throughout tournament week, much fun and enjoyment is had too. We

must not forget

our annual "Dress Up" on the

Wednesday night and the parade down the street dressed up as Famous Couples. This was so funny, and we got so many toots from passing cars. Our thanks go out to Leanne Chambers for coaching us this season and to our supporters for being on the sideline week in and week out This year was the second year that the "B" team has ever reached the Under 19 grade in the Saturday Club Competition. With one chance to get in we took it with a very convincing win over Rangi which made the achievement even greater: Also this year, the Senior "B" team went to Melbourne in Australia. The tournament was for St Margaret's teams from all over the world including England, New Zealand and Australia. This was a great experience and

a lot of fun for all, making new friendships with the other girls and the families that we were billeted with. The team, coached by Melissa Fenton, managed by Chris Arthur (Bobby) and with the great supporters of Bill and Susie Lee played some wonderful netball with a lot of action from Georgie's beautiful rolls, Susie's"special throw in technique" and Jacky'sfantastic sprawl (later proven that she was tripped by the opposing player).The team had a few disappointments but came out with the great achievement of third place, a whole new wardrobe (two for Laura) and a lot of great memories (who could forget all the Mc Donalds!) Many of us made Christchurch Development Netball Teams in 200 I. Congratulations to the following players:

Under 19 Annabel Chambers Bridie O'Sullivan

Under 17 Sarah Henderson Rebecca Solomon Charlotte Baxter

Netball 9A Bock Row:Hannah Simpson,Emily Hunt, JessicaBrough,MichelleSouster,MelissaGray Front Row:BobbyHogben,Victoria Minson, Lucy Faull,KatherineBorowczyk.RosieConaghan

Netball I OA Bock Row:KirstynSteyoert,ClaireWashington, Joanna Morris,Megan Bardsley Front Row:0/1v10 Cowdy,Amy Kroening, CassieIrving,VictoriaPerez,JenniferRead

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Netball Our congratulations to the following teams who were placed in the top three of their sections in the Christchurch Club Competition at Hagley Courts. I st

A Team

2nd

Under 16 Section 2

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Under 16 Section 8

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Under 16 This year we were very fortunate to have had many teams visiting our school from Singapore.Australia and South Africa. Our A, B and Year 9 teams all benefited from these games. It was great to be able to try new things out in these games. We also had another successfulUnder 16 team his year.We entered this team in the junior South lslanc Secondary SchoolTournament for the first time which was a great move for developing junior netball at school. Our thanks to Shirley Rainsbury for her time and expertise in coachin6 this team.

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Netball has come on tremendously in 200 I . I hope it 1s another successfulseason next year. Good luck to you all. Finally we would like to thank all the coaches,supporters and most of all the players for your time and efforts this season. Without you, Netball would not be possible. CaptainAnnabelChambers ViceCaptainJackyLee

Netball U 16 Back Row:Alisha Fox,SophieAubrey,OliviaB FrontRow:JosieBenny,JessicaFransham, Brigitte Solomon, Alice Howarth,LucyWoodley

Indoor Netball Back Row:ElisePurcell,Natalie-RoseRutherford, AnnabelGardner,JoannaMorns, CharlotteMonard, BridgetBates,Em,lyJackson Middle Row:Cecilia Ellis,CassandraMcKnight, Kate Chapman,Julia Wills,PennyGordon, KirstenSteyaert FrontRow:Hayley Scandrett, Amy Kroening, JenniferRead,Emma Hopkins,SarahTimoney, WendyDuncan,Ph1hppaLee

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Squash St Margaret's had a successfulyear in squash.Congratulations

Thank you to Mrs Lightfoot and Mr Green for their help with

to the A Team for getting in the Westpac Trust Secondary

the organisation, to the Vice Captain Yvette Hagen, and the

Schools'Tournament, and also to the BTeam for winning their

team for playing so well. Good luck to all those continuing on

grade. Congratulations to Yvette Hagen and Ngareta Williams for receiving their pockets in Squash,and also to all of those who received awards at the Sports Dinner.

with squash next season. Emma Goslin Captain of Squash

I've enjoyed this year and I hope the rest of the team has too.

Squash Back Row:Mrs Lightfoot,Leilani Krans, SarahWatson,Amy Satterthwaite,Mr Green Front Row:YvetteHogen,Ngoreto Williams, Emma Goslin,Jane Cockburn,AbbeyMilner

Squash A Back Row:Mrs Lightfoot,Amy Satterthwaite, Mr Green Front Row:YvetteHagan,Emma Goslin, Ngareta W1/l,ams

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St Margaret's showed their fiair in the first regattas in Twizel. As we went into the latter stages of the season, confidence grew as the gap between us and our friendly foes from around the corner grew smaller! Heading into Maadi cup, we

Rowing The season started off with a hiss and a roar with 3 new coaches,8 new Ergs (rowing machines,) and a hJge group of extremely talented U 15 and U 17 novices joining the ranks. Three coaches quickly dropped to two, with Sam Earl leaving

were in a prime position, as we had taken out the South Island Secondary schools competition the week before. It was this taste of victory which helped to motivate us in our quest to take multiple titles at Maadi.

us to get a 'real job'. With the combination of expert coaching from Trudy Keys, PaulWestbury, Nicola Rennie and

There were mixed emotions as we boarded the plane bound for Auckland. On arrival we collected our vehicles and set off

Sarah Burgess, Mrs Laney's fitness programme and Miss Arthur's guidance, we had some promising results in the first few pennants at Kerrs Reach. Sadly,just before Christmas, Paul had to leave us to coach in Canada, but luckily he was replaced by the one and only Dale Maher (a.k.a. Dale the builder!).

for Cambridge, with many waves from the friendly locals along the way. Getting a bed in Cambridge was not as easy as some may have planned, our motel was double booked on the first night, forcing us into the 'big smoke' (Hamilton) for a bed.

As always,January training camp proved to be 'lard work, a lot of fun, and a massive eatathon, thanks to Mrs Pinckney and the other mothers' awesome culinary skills.After crew announcements, we came back to school excited and confident as training camp, once again, highlighted the strength and potential of the team. As the new school year started, we put our two new eights to good use, and the training intensity increased. Some of us found it harder and harder to make it to the early morning training circuits and training ergs with Mrs Laney!

After settling in we began a demanding but rewarding week of racing.A huge effort was put in by everyone and we came out with our best Maadi Cup results ever, winning the Star Trophy for over-all best rowing school in New Zealand, as well as multiple titles across the age groups. Our U I Ss showed an amazing display of talent, double medalling in all their events and taking a clean sweep of the gold medals in their age group. The U 16s had a tough race, coming a close second to Auckland Diocesan. The U 17 eight managed to steal the Fairfield Shield from Rangi Ruru, who had been the previous titleholders for the last eleven years.The U 19 Quad won, setting a new record aided by perfect racing conditions

Rowing Bock Row:Mondy Dalziel,PhoebeGibbons, JessAstor, Scph1e Aubrey,RebeccaPierce,Hannah Moher,PennyDalziel,PennyClark-Holl FourthRow:VanessaHartnell, KnsttonoO'Connor,SophieEnersen,LucyJomes,AlanoTuck,JessBell,SarahTowshend, RochelPronkerd,RebeccaKnight ThirdRow:Mrs Keys,Zoe Rattray,Aimee Waring,Millie Austin,JessicaFronshom,SophiePinckney, Antonio Guthrey,SophieTopper,Amanda Kennard,Louro Mason,GeorgianaSimpson,Miss Arthur Jo Zwart (C),ClaireGeorge(VC),Charlotte Bradshaw,Natalie Gibson, SecondRow:Jos1e Benny,AbbeyMilner,Amanda Gngg,K:ite Bardsley,Bo Spnngford, ClaireMatheson,CassieIrving Front Row:Jess1co Cooke,Anna Lindsay,P,ppyFrench,Megan Bardsley,K,m Taylor,GeorginaThomas

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Rowing at Lake Karapiro. To top off an excellent regatta, the U 19 eight took out the Levin Trophy, a first for SMC. In total we won 6 gold medals, 5 silver medals and 2 bronze medals, an outstanding effort!

House Rowing Sponsorship provided through "Rendezvous on Barrington" has enabled the College to purchase a computer to run software linked to the Indoor Rowing Machines. This software was used in competition for the first time in the 200 I House Rowing Competition, and allowed the participants and spectators to view the races in an animated form on a big screen. This was greeted with great enthusiasm by all involved, with little sympathy for the eardrums of the computer operator. Over 500 metres, several records set in the inaugural competition last year were broken.

Rowing U 19 8 BackRow:Mrs TrudyKeys,LucyJames,PhoebeGibbons, HannahMaher,JessBell,MissArthur FrontRowNatalieGibson, Kristiana O'Connor.Joanna Zwart(C),ClaireGeorge('IC),PhilippaFrench

HOUSE ROWING 200 I • Friday 26 October & 2 November Yr 9 Novice Konini

Kowhai

Manuka

Matipo

Rata

Emily Hunt

Hillary Tregenza

Nina McVicar

GeorginaWaring

Namin Cho

Mijntje Lepoutre

1.57.2

2.19.5

2.13.5

2.25.0

2.46.5

2.03.2

ISt

4th

3rd

5th

6th

2nd

Rimu

Yr 9 Rower Konini

Kowhai

Manuka

Matipo

Rata

Rimu

jennt Hazeldine

SarahGeorge

Sophie Bridge

Lucy Faull

GeorgieThomas

Sophie Chima

2.08.7( 1.58.7)

2.08.8( I .58.8)

2.20.0

2.08.8( I .58.8)

2.03.2( 1.53.2)

2.21.0

2nd

3rd =

5th

3rd =

1st

6th

Konini

Kowhai

Manuka

Rata

Rimu

LucyWoodley

Amy Satterthwaite

Pip Smith

1.54.9

2.02.9

RobynAndrew 2.06.0

Mati120 jess Cooke___

1.59.9( 1.49.9)

1.53.6

Sophie Gibbons 2.09.6

2nd

4th

5th

3rd

1st

6th

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Yr 10 Novice

Yr 10 Rower Konini

Kowhai

Manuka

Matipo

Rata

Rimu

JosieBennie

SophieAubrey

JulianneBoyd···

RebeccaPierce

PennyDalziel

Sophie Enersen

2.02.5( 1.52.5)

1.57.6( 1.47.6)

2.13.8

1.58.4(1.48.4)

2.03.0( 1.53.0)

I .58.6( 1.48.6)

4th

ISt

6th

2nd

5th

3rd

Yr II Novice Konini

Kowhai

Manuka

Matipo

Rata

Rimu

EmilyAcland

Victoria Sumner

RachelHeta

Charlotte Bellis

Leilani Krans

Phoebe Brookes

2.20.9

1.57.0

1.58.2

1.52.5

2.01.7

1.54.1

6th

3rd

4th

I St

5th

2nd

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Rowing Yr 11 Rower Konini

Kowhai

Manuka

Matipo

Rata

Rimu

PoppyTuck

Rachel Prankerd

JosieVickery""►

jess Bell

Zoe Rattray

PennyClark-Hall

2.07.5 ( 1.57.5)

1.54.5( 1.44.5)

2.10.8

I .58.9( 1.48.9)

1.57.6( 1.47.6)

2.02.6 ( 1.52.6)

5th

1st

6th

3rd

2nd

4th

Kowhai

Manuka

Matipo

Rata

Rimu

Alex Brownlee

Ursla Wiig

Annabel Gardner

Kate Heveldt

2.11.4

Nadine Engel 2.12.0

RosieTodhunter

1.57.5

1.50.0

1.59.6

2.05.2

2nd

5th

6th

ISt

3rd

4th

Yr 12 Novice Konini

Yr 12 Rower Konini

Kowhai

Manuka

Matipo

Rata

Rimu

Kate Bardsley

Charlotte Baxter

Georgie Guild

Pippy French

Antonia Guthrey

Claire Chambers

2. I 0.0(2.00.0)

I .58.1 ( 1.48.1)

1.59.3(1.49.3)

2.02.4( I .52.4)

2.04.7( 1.54.7)

2.02.8

6th

ISt

2nd

3rd

5th

4th

Konini

Kowhai

Manuka

Matipo

Rata

Rimu HannahAubrey

Yr 13 Novice Sarah Morris

Julia Bristed

joy Weston-Arnold

Annabel Chambers

MelindaTutangata

2.04.4

2.05.2

2.02.9

1.52.7

1.57.8

1.51.9

5th

6th

4th

2nd

3rd

1st

Rata KellyTarranf~"

Jo Zwart

Yr 13 Rower Konini

Kowhai

Manuka

Matipo

Claire George

SarahTcwnshend

Andrea .... Van Schreven

2.00.7

1.50.6(1.40.6)

2.01.3( .51.3)

1.49.6

2.00.3

1.56.6( 1.46.6)

5th

2nd

6th

ISt

4th

3rd

Lucy Mclernon

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Rimu

**"' = Novice in Rower category ( I 0 sec handicap) --- = Rower in Novice category (plus I 0 sees)

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Kowhai

Manuka

Matipo

Rata

Rimu

5th

2nd

6th

I st

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Rugby There was much apprehension amongst the team for the first game of 200 I , but overruling that was the feeling of exhilaration and excitement, as the majority of the team had never played before. It all came together in the first game surprisingly well, despite narrowly losing to an experienced Ellesmere side. Soon into the season the draw was split into two divisions, and at the time St Margaret's A was 2nd overall, after winning three out of four games. We held practices twice weekly, where we learned and practised valuable skills and moves.This was all thanks to our committed and supportive coaching staff of Sam Coleman, Kieran Kite, Alan Davies and Ms Chong. As the season

continued there was a vast improvement throughout the team, which resulted in our beating very challenging teams such as Villa Maria College and the formidable Christchurch Girls' High teams. There were nine sides in the first division and we played thirteen games of intense but enjoyable rugby, only losing four. The final results determining the semifinal draw was a great disappointment to all of us, as we narrowly missed out on a place in the semi finals.This was only by a one point goal difference, as we were in fourth equal place with Villa Maria College.

Rugby Snr A Back Row:LaurenStewart,AmandaStorey, Mandy Dalziel,Karin Lepoutre, AmandaKennard Middle Row:Allan Davies,SamColeman, RachelPrankerd,KristianaO'Connor; HannahWright,Zoe Rattray,KieranKite FrontRow:Nadine Engel,GeorgieGuild, PippyFrench,Holly Campbell(Captain), ElizabethKitson,Anna McCormack, JayneCra,gie Absentees: Millie Volckman,Sarahvan Derkely, Anna Clouston,HannahAubrey

Rugby B Back Row:PennyDalziel,CharlotteSavage,Kate Bremner; Lisa Bamfield Middle Row:Ms Chong,LydiaBisdee,Michaela Gisberts, ValdaSwarbrick, Mrs Steel FrontRow:JulietteWanty,MichelleForrester;SarahRhodes (Captain),EmmaMatson,IreneWong,Na RangJung Absentees:KathrynMcCorkindale,SarahCrispin,LucyTaylor

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Skiing/ Snowboarding

Rugby On the whole all the girls in the team gave it t eir best, and we had a powerful attacking forward pack, a ve...y successful line-out, a speedy backline, and a strong defensive mid-field.

We lacked some of the aggressionof other sides, but always had plenty of energy. Most of the time this res lted with us returning worse-off, but with plenty of wins under our belts. Anna McCormack was selected for the Canterbury School Girls Squad for 200 I . Many thanks to family and friends (we know we had a lot of them, and they were very visible on the sideline) who supported us with so much enthusiasm for every game. We hope to see you all again next year.

Points for the Season: Anna 85

Holly 15

Biff 31

Georgie I 0

Milli 25

Pippy 5

Unfortunately this season started off slowly with little snow and bad weather getting in the way of our Sunday ski trips. But when we finally did get up there, everyone had a great time and the snow was great!

The St Margaret's College B team started with a hiss and a roar at the start of term two; however this n:)Vice squad found it difficult to get motivated after the school holidays and the team eventually folded. One committed :)layer made the transition into the A Squad - Juliette Wanty finished the season with a great passion and earned her spot in the A squad.

lnterhouse racing went off with a bang, with all racers competing with enthusiasm and aggression resulting in Matipo coming out on top. From these races we were able to pick two ski teams and a snowboard team, and all three competed very successfullyin the Canterbury Champs. Both the A ski team and the snowboard team came second in their events, gaining entry to the SISSChamps, and the B ski team came in third. Prue Johnstone was placed second individually.A week and a half later the A Ski team headed up to St. Arnaud for the South Island Champs at Rainbow Ski Area. A slow morning kicked into life when the news was spread that the only chairlift had broken down, and a long hike up the mountain was the only way to the top of the race course. After two full GS runs and two long hikes up the hill, the team took second place in the competition with Prue once again achieving second place in the individual competition. I would like to say a huge thanks to Mr Woods and Mrs Newman for organising us all this season, and to Mrs Steel for taking the time out to come up to Rainbow with us.We know that a lot of hard work and time was put into organising everything this season and ensuring everything went smoothly. Thanks again and good luck to everyone for next season! ClaireGeorge Sk11ng Captain

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Soccer

Softball

The I st Eleven Soccer team this year has been wide ranging in its team members, with players from Years 9 to I 3 involved. Around half of the team played soccer in some form last year, but the rest were new to the sport and this meant we started the season with very few goals, other than getting the team together and making sure everyone knew the rules.

TEAM: Robyn Andrew, Heather Cooke, Amelia DunstanGrimwood, Sarah George, Libby Hart, Georgie Heard, Inez Henry, Bobby Hogben, Lucy MacVicar, Alex Mark, Brooke Mellsop Phillippa Moore, Murata Prajumas.

The first game was a challenge;it was the whereabouts of the field that caused the most problems. Navigation skills were put to the test, which resulted in one third of the team arriving 15 minutes late (sorry guys). So we lost the first game, but from then on we were on the up, drawing our second match and winning our third. With a bit of effort and a lot of running around, we managed to improve over the season, winning over half of our matches and finishing fifth equal. Not a bad achievement for a team that didn't really know what it was doing at the start of the season. Most of our successmust of course be credited to the players, but I also want to thank RachelTiffen, our coach, for her time and useful tips, as well as the player of the day chocolate bars. I'm sure that everyone who turned up to the practices will agree she was a great help, and it's a shame she will not be available to coach next year.Thanks also to our teacher in charge, Mrs Tiffen, for her management and administration. Our game against the Year I O Christ's College team was one of our more memorable games and yes,we lost, but had a lot of fun doing it. Then there was the match against the Burnside 2nd XI where we scored two own· goals, but came out on top, winning 5 - 3. Over all I think this season has been a successand I know I had a lot of fun, playing with a great team. Thank you everyone for putting in your best efforts and I hope many of you will continue to play next year:

After a break of 4 years, sufficient girls registered to form a team for 200 I. Only the Captain Murata Prajumas and two others had any real softball experience making the team, like its coloLrs, very green. Mr Shaw organised a session with the Canterbury Softball Development officer, Mr Hall, prior to the first game. He explained the basic requirements and rules of the game to us. Becausewe had two senior students in the team we were required to enter the senior grade. Our first game againstAvonside Girls High was such a mis-match that we were graded to juniors the following week.While we only won one game (by default), we were competitive. The season results being: Played 5 Won I Lost 4 RJns for 39 Runs against 70 We finished 5th equal with Linwood Girls and Linwood Boys. We all enjoyed our short season and learnt a lot. All but one of our players is available for the next season. A sincere thank you to Mrs Strang for organising us and providing her support each week. Murata Prc1umos Captain

Fel,c,tyRooke Captain

Soccer Bock Row:CatherineRutherford,Ol1v10 Meares, Ehzobeth-Soroh PrescottLiz Hogg,Natosha Burns Middle Row:Enn Davies,KimberleyMother, Katie Broy,Alex Watson Front Row:CharlotteO'Keefe,Anno Milne, AnntshoVosutavon(VC),Fel,c,tyRooke(C), Ph1//1ppo Cox

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Swimming This season has been a great success. It all started in our school swimming pool with the School Swimming Sports. The school came together, competing against one another for house points.This year we were fortunate to see a couple of records broken by Philippa Smith in the U I 5 I 00m Individual medley, and Kate Heveldt in the Senior S0m Freestyle. We had an excellent turn-out of parents, to cheer on their daughters and to enjoy the sunny day. One thing very special about this year's sports was the level of competition. It was at its best this year,and the houses were on their feet cheering wildly. The results of the Swimming Sports were:

To continue our swimming successes,a large team went to QE II pool to compete in the Canterbury Secondary Schools competition.Yet againthis was a huge success,as nearly every girl made a final. Outstanding swims in the Open grade were:

Senior:

Champion Runner Up

Kate Heveldt Amanda Kennard

Ul6:

Champion Runner Up

Jenny Chapman

Quad 200 I was held at Craighead, Timaru. St Margaret's College had a great time in the pool, finishing first place overall, beating our rivals Rangi Ruru. Members of this year's team were Kate Heveldt, Jenny Chapman, Adair Bailey, Amanda Murray, Andrea Van Schreven, Lucy Cunliffe, Frances Ruddiman, Nicola Robson, Philippa Smith and Amanda

UIS:

- Adair Bailey -

Champion Runner Up

Philippa Smith Frances Ruddiman

Champion

Nicola Robson

Runner Up

Sophie Bridge

Philippa Smith

I st 200m Individual Medley.

Kate Heveldt

2nd I 00m Breaststroke

Amanda Kennard 3rd I 00m Backstroke Medley Relay

I st Amanda Kennard, Kate Heveldt, Frances Ruddiman and Philippa Smith

Kennard. A team of six swimmers represented us at the two day

Ul4;

meeting of the South Island Secondary school swim champs at QEII pool. AmandaKennard SwimmingCaptain

lnterschool Swimming BackRow:Adair Bailey,AmandaMurray, MandyDalziel,SophieAubrey,RebeccaPierce, SarahLetham,SarahHenderson Middle Row:Kate Heveldt,GeorgieGuild, NicolaRobson, Anna Lindsay,PippyFrench, LucyCunliffe FrontRow:LeanahMaron,Kate Taylor, JenniferChapman,AmandaKennard,PhillipaSmith, KatherineBorowczyk,FrancesRuddiman Absent:Andreavan Shreven

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Tennis House Tennis Championships

Doubles winner

Lucy Woodley and Josie Benny

Doubles runner-up

Laura Freear and Sophie Fitzsimons

Junior Singles winner

Emily Hunt

Senior

Singles Runner-up

Sophie Freear

Singleswinner

Doubles Winner

Emily Hunt and Laura Ash

Singles runner-up

Emma Goslin

Doubles winners

Charlotte Bellis and Rosie Todhunter

Doubles runner-up

Hannah Wright and Millie Volckman

Doubles Runner-up Annabelle Rose and Lucy Faull

Charlotte Bellis

Intermediate Singles winner

Lucy Woodley

Singles runner-up

Sophie Fitzsimons

House Placings: I st - Matipo

2nd - Konini

3rd - Kowhai

Tennis Bock Row:AlexandraHorne,Anno Stace, JocqwLee,AmandaMurray,Natosha Barnes, LouroFreeor 3rd Row:PrueJohnstone, Adelle Cosgrove, RochelSmith,CharlotteYoung, AnnabelleRose 2nd Row:Mrs Scandrett, Alice Rodwell, CharlotteAyers,NgoretoWilliams, AnnabelGoslin,Mr Green FrontRow:SophieF1tzs1mons, SophieMcLernon,LucyFaull,Charlotte Bellis, M9n9eLepoutre,EmilyHunt, LucyWoodley

Tennis A Back Row:Mrs Scandett, JackyLee (VC),Mr Green Front Row:LucyWoodley,Emily Hunt, CharlotteBellis, Amanda Murray,SophieF1tzs1mons

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The Junior Team was coached by an ex-St Margaret student, Anna Dooley. This team was a mixture of our best Year 9 and I O players. They were a very skilful team who performed extremely well to win this competition. We look forward to seeing this team progress in the future.

Touch This season there were a variety of teams, ranging from social to super touch. The 'A' Team competed in the Quad tournament which was hosted by Craighead. This allowed our team to meet new people and to adapt to different styles of touch. We finished 3rd, but had two close, wellfought games against Rangi Ruru and Craighead. There were many ups and downs for the teams as they entered the Wednesday Secondary Schools Competition. The A team competed in the Inter School Competition, finishing 4th. This allowed us to qualify for the South Islands, where we ended up finishing 5th. All of the teams took part in the Wednesday competition, all finishing with pleasing results.

Congratulations to Anna Mc Cormack, Anna Clouston and Rosie Todhunter who achieved their pockets and Anna Mc Cormack, Emma Matson (from the B Team) Laura Ash (from the Junior Team) Sophie Chima (from the Year 9 Team) who where awarded the most valuable players from their teams. Congratulations also to Hannah Aubrey, who was selected for the Canterbury U 19 Touch Team, which plated in Auckland at the nationals. We all look forward to the next season, where we can improve and maintain the high standards that St Margaret's touch has always displayed. RosieTodhunter TouchCaptain

The 'A' Team was placed second and coached by Chris Arthur. The 'B' Team finished 20th, around middle of the teams entered, and were coached by Leanne Chambers. The Year 9 team had mixed results, as they were a new team of touch players, and were coached by Rosie Todhunter and Anna McCormack.

Touch A Bock Row:MissArthur,Amanda Storey,CharlotteBaxter, Holly Campbell,SarahHenderson FrontRow:HannahAubrey,Nodine Engel,Anno McCormack (VC),JulioWaghorn,Millie Volckman,LaurenEnsor Absentees: Anna Clouston,RosieTodhunter(C)

Touch Bock Row:JuliaWaghorn,JennyHazledine, AmandaStorey,Charlotte Baxter, Holly Campbell,Josie Hazled1ne, SarahHenderson,LucyTaylor 4th Row:Ms Steel,Kate Watson,SarahHedde/1, Ledon,Krans,Kate Fisher,JennaAdamson, JulianneBe/Janey, Lydia Bisdee,KirsteenLovie, Miss Chambers 3rd Row:MissArthur, CalanthaPeter, EmmaMatson,Nadine Engel,Melanie Begg, OlivioWokem,Millie Volckmon,SarahAsh, SarahRhodes 2rd Row:LucyRutherford,LouraAsh, ToroClin1ck, Anna McCormack(VC), LowseGraham,Alice Bourdot, ThanowonTongthanasup, SophieChima FrontRow:LaurenEnsor,HannahAubrey Absentees: Anna Clouston,RosieTodhunter(C)

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Trampolining This season has been a very successful one for our trampolinists. With a slightly late start to the season, the girls worked very hard to perfect their routines before the Canterbury Secondary Schools Competition. The Canterbury Champs had most girls doing their personal best routines. We had girls entered in the Grade I, 2, and 3 levels, with very impressive results from all. Carly Townrow - I st Compulsory

Overall, the St Margaret's Trampolining team was placed I st. Congratulations to you all, an amazing achievement. I hope to see more girls going to Nationals in the future, producing more great results such as these. Unfortunately we were unable to obtain a judge for trampolining badges this year. Badges are a chance to allow all compefr:ors to gain recognition for their hard work and time-consuming practice on the school tramp.

Clare Brighton - 2nd Aggregate Alex Mark - 3rd Aggregate Anna Taylor - I st Voluntary and Aggregate. With such successful results as these we had girls travel up to the North Islandfor the New Zealand Secondary Schools' Competition. All girls who travelled achieved fantastic results in the individual Grade 3 division: Kate Taylor - I st Anna Taylor - 3rd Libby Hart - 4th

Thanks to the coaches this year for giving up their valuable time after school, and during lunches and study periods, to help competitors achieve their best.You obviously did a great job judging by the results we obtained at Regional and National levels. Also thank you to my Vice-Captain Mandy Dalziel. I wish you all luck for next year and hope to see more girls getting involved in this fun sport to lift the competition and allow more girls to compete at these high levels. AliceMcElreo Trompolining Captain

Morgana Woolhouse-Williams - 5th.

Trampolining BockRow:CassieIrving,RebeccaPierce, JessicaFronshom, Amy Satterthwaite Middle Row:CarlyTownrow, Amy Kroening, AnnoTaylor,EmilyHunt Mijntje Lepoutre FrontRow:MorganoWoolhouse-Williams, DanielaAebli,AliceMcElreo(C),Mondy Dalziel (VC), GeorgieGuild,SophieChima Absentees:CharlotteCampbell,PennyClark-Ho/I, Alex More, LibbyHort, Kate Taylor

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Volleyball The level of involvement and commitment displayed by the players made this year's volleyball successful.Thejunior A and B teams showed great enthusiasm in the sport and improved their skills, while the senior A and B teams also improved their team play. Both juniors and seniors gai ed pleasing results through their commitment to training and their games. It was good to see the positive sportsmanship demonstrated by these teams. As for the League team, in all, this season was a great fulfilment in many ways. A challenge for us all, including Miss Townsend our coach, was to build up a brand new League team at the beginning of the season.With much dedication, commitment and many sweat-driven training sessions, a promising League team was underway by the time the Quadrangular Tournament in Timaru came around we gained third place in volleyball. After Quad, there were a couple weekends where we wholly dedicated ourselves to volleyball tournaments.We played the MainlandTournament gaining 13th place and the Canterbury Secondary School Tournament resulting in 3rd place, Division 2. The Monday night competition was very successful as we won all of our games.The team experienced many ups and downs throughout the season with success,failure and satisfaction but also much disappointment as well. One disappointment to the team was finding out after· all the hard work, that at the National Tournament in Taurangawe would only be competing in the Third Division, ins ead of the Second we were hoping for. Nonetheless, this did not dampen the excitement of the major event. As the weeks and days to our departure were counted down, the suspense was sometimes unbearable. Random outcries of overwhelming excitement and outbursts

of behaviour incomprehensible to those foreign to the team were not uncommon. Every part of the trip, we all agreed, was an amazing experience. Our teamwork was not just something we reserved solely for the court, but was something we practised a lot of the time back at the motels with our daily chores etc. It was a time when true team spirit was displayed as we engaged in doses of 'team bonding,' which Miss Townsend made darn sure we got plenty of. Of course, without her having insisted upon those people who chose to do homework that night, to come and join the rest of the team for the viewing of "Scary Movie", our bondage would not have been nearly as worthy. On the volleyball court the team proved that indeed what you put in is what you get out. The weeks of dedication and commitment to training (and of course team bonding) paid off as we played to our fullest potential. Thanks to our supporters; Mrs Lightfoot, Mr Scanlan,MissTownsend and also to Miss Wysocki. Our team spirit filled the atmosphere and we most certainly did 'feel the vibes' ... ! The only real let down was missing out on the playoff for the final in our division by just one point. Nevertheless, our winnings earned us a welldeserved eighth place in our division, which we were all proud of. With the LeagueVolleyball team progressing in preparation for a bigger season next year, and hopefully the rest of the teams also keeping up their commitment in the sport, the future of St Margaret's Volleyball definitely looks to be promising.

So clop your hands! RUAPATI Ooh lo lo! (Oohlo lo!) GeorgieGooter Vice Captain

Volleyball A BockRow:Bnd1eO'Su/1,von, CharlotteBaxter, JosephinePowell-Thomas Middle Row:GeorginaFraser,RebeccaSolomon, JackyLee, TessHoward,MissTownsend FrontRow:StephanieYoung,LaurenStewart,Amy Shanks(C), GeorginaGooer.KateJones

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Volleyball BackRow:JackieLee,BndieO'Sullivan, JessicaBrough,Jos1ePowell-Thomas, AnnabelPowe,'1-Thomas, CharlotteBaxter,RebeccaSolomon, GeorgieFraser 3rd Row:ShelleyNahr,PrueJohnstone, TessHoward,Brigitte Soloman,Natasha BarnesMychelleHellmann,LaurenStewart,SophieWigley, IreneWong,Miss PaulaTownsend 2nd Row:Mindy Choi,ClaireBoustred,SarahWatson,CharlotteAyers,KateJones,SarahHenderson,MargaretWhiteley,Alice Howarth, Hilary Tregenza,RebeccaCra1gie FrontRow:TaraC/1nick. Mm~e Lepoutre,EmilyAc/and,CharlotteBellis,Amy Shanks,Geo:g1eGoater,Stephan,eYoung, LaurenEnsor,MichelleForrester

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Waterpolo This year we have had many new players from all years join St Margaret's College Waterpolo. In the first term we had enough players to make two teams, one in the junior grade and another in the senior grade. After a lot of confusion about what age you had to be for which grade, we began the season.With our practices on Tuesday nights at the Christ's College indoor heated pool, we slowly began to remember and improve the skills required to actually play the game. The games on Wednesday nights were very cor1petitive, and with our young team we finished with more lossesthan wins. Even so, we all gratefully received the support and encouragement that we got from our coach and parents. This year, we had a new coach, Kurt Wilson, from South Shore, who has been involved with Waterpolo at QEII for

several years.With Kurt being our new motivation, we slowly began to put all our skills into practice and show our competition what we were really made of. As a result of this we started to win games.The B team, with a lot of beginners, played exceptionally well, and many of the players began to shine, playing in the A team as well. Unfortunately, our A team did not go to the South Island Tournament in lnvercargill, but hopefully the team will get organised in advance to be there in 2002. 200 I Waterpolo has been an enjoyable sport to be involved in this year.Thank you to all the players. Keep up the good work and stick with it in the future. LucyCunliffe(Captain)

Waterpolo BackRow:SophieWigely,SarahLetham,Britta Schaefer; VictoriaSumner; AmandaMurray,MychelleHellmann SecondRow:Mrs Wyeth,AlexandraGarrett, CharlotteMooney, Anna Copland,AnnieWalsh,ValdaSwarbrick FrontRow:LeanahMagan,PhillipaCox,SophieBrookes(VC),Lucy Cunhffe(C),EmilyAc/and,CharlotteO'Keefe

WaterpoloA BackRow:Mrs Wyeth,SophieWigley,MychelleHellmann, VictoriaSumner; AmandaMurray FrontRow:Anna Copland,Phill1pa Cox,LucyCunliffe(C), SophieBrookes(VC),EmilyAc/and

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SportsDinner Cup Winners 2001 Athletics

Rowing

Most Promising Athlete Laura Ash

Badminton

Trudy Keys Cup Most Dedicated Rower Joanna Zwart Rower of the Year

Clibborn Cup

Phoebe Gibbons

Pimporn Eiwwongcharoen

Hilgendorf Cup for the Most

Basketball

O'Connell Prize for Most Valuable Player Lauren Ensor

Climbing

Wesley Climbing Cup

Promising Novice Abbey Milner

Rugby

Smith Cup for player of the year Anna McCormack

Skiing

St Margaret's Cup for Skiing Prue Johnstone

Leadership & Commitment Annabelle Roake

Cross Country Most Improved Runner Sophie Pinckney

Snowboarding The Blair Cup for Most Cricket

Kearns Rose Bowl for the Best All Rounder

Extreme Snowboarder Leilani Krans

Annabel Chambers

Soccer

Cup for Most Outstanding Cricketer Amy Satterthwaite

Cycling

Felicity Roake

Beryl Burton Trophy for Most Valuable Team Member Not Awarded in 200 I

Equestrian

Softball

Kelly Smith Cup for Most Improved Player Elizabeth Hart

Squash

Amanda Williams Cup for Most Improved Player Amy Satterthwaite

Swimming

Most Promising Swimmer

Susan McCaul Cup for Equestrian Performance Sophie Wigley Murdoch Cup for Outstanding Achievement Anna Taylor

Philippa Smith

Tennis Gymnastics

Mackintosh Award for Service Anna Taylor

Joanna Brinkman Cup for Most Improved Player SarahTownshend Cup for Dedication and Commitment to Hockey Amanda Murray

Touch

Life Saving

Dedication and Commitment Andrea van Schreven

Netball

Cartridge Cup for Most Improved Netball Player Penelope Gordon

Most valuable player Hannah Aubrey

Trampolining

Administration and Service Alice McElrea

Triathlon/Duathlon Jane McDonald Cup Catherine Wall

Volleyball

Most Valuable Player Georgina Goater

Most Valuable Player Rosie Todhunter Amanda Murray

Contribution to School Tennis Charlotte Bellis

Taylor Trophy for Competition Results Kate Taylor

Hockey

Fairest and Best Player

Waterpolo

Contribution to Waterpolo Lucy Cunliffe

Best Performed Team: A Team Captain Rebecca Solomon Best Senior Player Bridie O'Sullivan

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SportsDinner Cup Winners 2001 Major Awards

Colours

Cup for an Athlete who has Overcome Illness or Injury

Athletics

Jess Bell

Penny Gordon

Cross Country Sarah Letham

Junior Sportswoman Pippy Smith and Laura Ash Runner-up

Equestrian

Anna Taylor

Gymnastics

Kate Taylor

Hockey

Amanda Murray Millie Volckman

Jocelyn Freeman Rosebowl for Leadership and Dedication

Anna Clouston

Hannah Aubrey

Excellence in Sport Phoebe Gibbons

Anna Taylor Sophie Wigley

Kate Taylor

Mollie Cooper Service to Sport

to Sport

Josie Powell-Thomas

Netball

Bridie O'Sullivan

Rowing

Claire George Lucy James

Hiatt Cup for Outstanding Sporting Achievement Catherine Wall

Jo Zwart

Reeves trophy for Sportswoman of the Year

Philippa French Hannah Maher

Lucy James

Jess Bell Kristiana O'Connor Natalie Gibson

Swimming

Philippa Smith Jennifer Chapman

Volleyball

Amy Shanks

Colours in Two Sports Lifesaving

Andrea van Schreven

Touch

Hannah Aubrey

Hockey

Hannah Aubrey Andrea van Schreven

SportsAwardsnight ~ KateTaylorandAnnoTaylor

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Pockets 200 I Aerobics

SarahJohnson

Rowing

KateTaylor Athletics

LauraAsh

Badminton

Pimporn Eiwwongcharoen

Basketball

Lauren Ensor

Climbing

Annabelle Roake

Abbey Milner RebeccaPierce PennyDalziel MeganBardsley JosieBenny RebeccaKnight JessFransham PennyClark-Hall

Amelia Sanderson

Amanda Grigg Cricket

Amy Satterthwaite

Zoe Rattray

ElizabethKitson

SophieAubrey

RebeccaCraigie

RachelPrankerd Anna Lindsay

Cross Country LauraAsh PennyClark-Hall

Claire Matheson

Polly Douglas

KimTaylor

Claire Washington

Kristi O'Connor SophieTapper

Diving

Amy Kroening

Equestrian

Victoria Sumner

SarahTownshend Rugby

Anna McCormack

Soccer

Felicity Roake

Wendy Sullivan

Skiing

Alex Watson

Anna Taylor

Squash

Yvette Hagen

Anna Taylor Gymnastics

Hockey

Bridget Lee

NgaretaWilliams

LauraAsh Tara Clinick

Swimming

Sophie Fitzsimons

JennyChapman Sophie Bridge

Pip Smith SarahTownshend Lifesaving

Amanda Murray

Tennis

Emily Hunt

Touch

Anna McCormack Anna Clouston

Kate Chapman

RosieTodhunter

JennyChapman Felicity Roake Netball

Trampolining

Anna Taylor

Charlotte Baxter

KateTaylor

Alex Brownlee

MorganaWoolhouse-Williams

Sarah Henderson Bridie O'Sullivan

Volleyball

Georgie Goater Georgie Fraser

RebeccaSolomon Personal Fitness Badges

Libby Hart

Waterpolo

Lucy Cunliffe Sophie Brookes

JessBell Sarah Crispin Jennifer Read

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House Reports Konini House

Kowhai House

This year has been very successful for all the houses, with competition being as strong as ever. We started the inter

To everyone in Kowhai in 200 I, a huge thank you.

house competition off on a good note, coming 3rd equal with Matipo in the Swimming Sports. It was really awesome to see the number of Konini girls in each race - well done to all of you. Nicola Robson did exceptionally well gaining the Under 14 champion title. QEII was our next stop and again the house spirit was rife, with Athletics Sports the occasion. It too was a day of success,as we gained 2nd place overall.There were however some outstanding performers Laura Ash, sped past most becoming Junior Champion, with Libby Hart just a few paces behind, coming runner up. The Arts also featured this year,with the Arts Ccuncil putting on an Arts Expo. The art entered was amazing, and you should all be proud of your efforts. Here we showed that not only are we a sporting house, but an artistic one as well having the most entries and gaining a fantastic first place. Winter was soon upon us and with that, all the houses hit the slopes. It was a great day for skiing and snow coarding and our team was placed 4th. I would especially like to thank the teams and also Sophie Fitzsimons and Amanda tvlurray who kindly raced for our house. This year gave Peg new ideas and with that came the first ever house chapel service. I would like to thank Liv, Sarah, Eve, Flea,and Sarah for helping with the service. House Day proved to be once again a successful event for Konini, with an overall placing of 2nd. The house play proved to be stressful,but with some absolutely bootylicious dancing by Alex, Flea, Becky, and Greer. topped off the enthusiasm shown for the rest of the play.Thank you to all for making House Day such a success. I wish to thank all the girls for their tremendous house spirit and enthusiasm. I would especially like to thank Flea,Anna, Eve, Spaz,Sarah, Sarah, Julia,Jaz, Liv and Laura, I have really appreciated your support and without you my job would have been a lot harder.

This may not have been our most successfulyear ever, but we had fun and Kowhai's famous house spirit is still going strong. The year started off with the Swimming Sports where we were placed fourth. Everyone who competed did so amazingly well and there were some awesome individual results. Next up were the Athletic Sports and things were looking up. Kowhai came a very creditable third and with the highest number of entries, our house spirit was shining through. As usual, House Day was loads of fun and everyone did a brilliant job in dressing in yellow to support the house. The day started off with the theatre sports and a huge thank you must go to the team, some of whom were informed of their involvement just minutes before the games began, and while they were placed sixth (how were they meant to know where GORE was!!!) their performance was fantastic. The high point of the day would have to have been the house sports. Many of the teams gained top three placings; a huge congratulations should go to the senior hockey team who came first and the junior hockey, junior netball and the basketball team who came second. Then came the house play and after a quick, last minute practice we gained another first (at the wrong end) but thanks to all the Hicks, Hippies.Yellow People, Cheerleaders and Geeks for your enthusiastic performances. The biggest thank you must go to Ju, our Head of Studies, Katie, Head of Arts, Claire, Head of Sports and all the other seventh formers in the house, not just for everything they did on House Day but for all the help they gave me during the year. Thanks again to everybody in Kowhai for a great year and the best of luck to the seventh formers and the whole house in 2002. LucyJames

Thank you to everyone in Konini and good luck to the next year's 7th formers and the rest of the house for 2002. LucyMcLernon

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Matipo House

Rata House

Matipo started the year with an enormous amount of spirit and fiair in the school Swimming Sports. Yet again the local op shops were invaded to reveal some very tasteful brown attire! The house managed a very impressive and well deserved 2nd place, obtained by nearly every member of our house entering in an event!!!

Rata was firing from the start, ready to conquer our first challenge of the year, the Swimming Sports. Rata swimmers in the water were cheered on by a blaze of red on the side of the pool and an outstanding effort from everyone saw us take out second place.

Athletics Day was once again our day of glory! With numerous I st places and records broken by many Matipoians, including Josie Powell-Thomas's sky-reaching high jump and Becky Knight's stomping efforts on the track, to name a few. With everyone giving maximum effort, Matipo screamed into a well deserved I st place! In House Skiing, a last minute team was pulled together that proved the determination of all Matipoians, sliding their way down the icy slopes of Mt Hutt straight into I st place. The most important event of the year; House Day, was also very successful.With the house play getting its first run through ON THE DAY, our talented dancers, lipsynchers and drama queens from Matipo managed to snatch a third placing with some very memorable performances from everyone! Charlotte Bellis and Julia Guthrey played the adorable Mollies loaded with charm and Rosie Todhunter pulled off an even more charming (and slightly grotesque) Melvin Manukarian with natural ease. The ever so cute "munchkins" of Year I - 8 made even the toughest of teachers "oh" and "ah", and Lucy Faull and Harriet Hamilton's gang of thugs showed everyone how to groove to Grease Lightening. Our efforts in the theatre sports and committed enthusiasm to the sports lead Matipo to an overall 3rd, thanks to a bit of Matipo "killer" house spirit. It has been a pleasure being House Captain, and although there were some tough times and stressful moments it was well worth it in the end. I wish next year's seventh form and Head of House the best of luck, and thank you to you all for your enthusiasm and house spirit.

Our success in the Swimming Sports must have caused us to become a little over-confident and even though there were some awesome individual performances at the Athletic Sports, the overall house result was one we'd rather forget. With athletics behind us, it was time to make amends by making sure House Day was a roaring success (in more ways than one). By the Third Term preparation was well underway for the fast-approaching House Day.Weekend meetings of Year I 3 saw the house play take shape and sports teams, costumes and signs organised, made and painted. All the effort paid off when the big day finally took place. The retelling of Little Red Riding Hood was an awesome effort fears about lack of enthusiasm quickly disappeared as everyone got right into their parts (especially the trees), gaining us a 4th place.Anything we lost during the house play was more than made up in sport ,with Rata in the top three for almost everything, with lots of firsts! All of this awesome effort p2id off with Rata taking out top spot overall (once again). A huge thank you to everyone in Rata for getting in and giving it their best (even if it was really embarrassing) and chanting out the very popular house chant at top volume. Special thanks to all the Year I 3's and to Miss Chambers for helping to make sure that things kept running smoothly. Good luck to you all next year,and remember to keep up the house spirit and enthusiasm and above all remember that Rata has a reputation to uphold for being the loudest, the boldest and the best!! KellyTarrant

As a last note I just have to add...

"Everybodyin the house come on and let me hear you say MAT/PO!" Andreavan Schreven

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House Reports

200 I has been an exciting year for Manuka. Not only have we shown great house spirit, we have also achieved some fantastic results.

Rimu House Well, we certainly started the year off in a good way with an outstanding victory in the swimming pool. We painted the pool green with our super fast swimmers, who cleaned up most of the relays. Huge congratulations have to go out to Kate Heveldt, Jenny Chapman and Frances RJddiman for their beautiful backstroke, fantastic freestyle and brilliant breaststroke! We also can't forget Hannah Aubrey's brilliant diving! These Rimutarians really reinforced all the hard work the rest of us put into our trials, heats and finals. After our fantastic victory at the Swimming Sports we took a bit of a back seat in the Athletics, though not without putting up a fight. We had some pretty outstanding achievements with Penny Gordon claiming the under 16 1/2 champion and Hannah Aubrey becoming the senior runner up, and we came out of Athletics with a very credible fourth place. We headed out of the first term with big green smiles our faces!! House Day is always the highlight of the school calendar (I am sure that this has nothing to do with miss ng a day of classes!!)We started the day with a very surprisi g first place in the theatre sports competition although this may have been where the first places ended for us,we still charged the sports grounds, petanque pits and Trivial Pursuit boards with our usual enthusiasm and energy. We then munched into a delicious shared lunch and tried to fit in a few last minute, greatly needed play practices. Our house ~lay scraped together gathering us another 4th place and co tributing to our 4th place overall for House Day. (It seems that 4th may be becoming a bit of a theme for us!!) Rimu also enjoyed the introduction of house chapel services with an inspiring homily from Mrs Keys and some more green lollies to keep us on task! A special thanks to Phoebe and Louise for their contributions to this service. As the year draws to an end, I would especially ike to thank all those who competed in the inter house skiing and snow boarding (well done Lucy Taylor for earning a well deserved place on the 'A' ski team), also the inter-house indoor rowing and tennis teams. I would like to thank all of the other 7th formers for making my job easier this year - in particular Phoebe Gibbons (Head of Studies), Louise Bartle (Head of Arts) and Amy Shanks (Head of Sport).

We are the girls from the green triangle, Every house we meet we mangle. Ra ra stick them in a jar .....

So sport hasn't always been our strong point. This "Manukan characteristic' traces back to 1973 when we were first established. PenelopeWilson, the first Head of Manuka wrote in her house report," There is nothing like starting from the bottom ranks,as in the Swimming Sports, but this was not the result of a lack of effort." Now, some 28 years later - I can fully relate to her words. On Swimming Sports day our results were somewhere at the lower end - however our spirit certainly wasn't I can proudly say that the chanting was amazing and those of you who made an effort to swim, did a great job.The future is looking pretty good too, with some awesome new recruits coming in, like our star swimmer Sophie Bridge, Manuka'sfuture in Swimming Sports is looking hot! Athletics was another exciting day, where all Manukans competed with style and spunk,which made up for our results - at the 'other' end. But even with coming last in the whole house relay,I can honestly say it was an honour to run for our house.Thank you once again to all the enthusiastic girls who ran,jumped, skipped and threw for Manuka- you did us proud! House Skiing was an awesome event as Manuka came through with FIRSTplace! I was the proudest House Captain that day.Well done to all those girls who skied for our team and a big thanks to Leilani Krans from Rata who was part of our Snowboarding Team. Our major event of the year was House Day, which took place at the end of Term 3. It was a stressful time due to exams taking place a week prior to the big day. However, all your support and help made life so much easier and it turned out to be a huge success.We came 3rd in Theatre Sports, and our House Play carried on the tradition of last year, gaining First Place! A MASSIVE thank you to all of you for participating in the House Sports, and also putting so much energy into the play - you did an awesome job. I would also like to thank the 7th formers for their hard work that is often unacknowledged.Thanksfor coming in on all those afternoons and evenings during the weekends in preparation for our House Play,while devouring massiveamounts of'brain' food. I would especially like to thank Sarah,Angela and Lucy for your enormous efforts, I couldn't have done it without you. I would like to also thank Meredith for the amazing support and encouragement - I am so grateful for it. Thanks to those Year 12 girls, particularly Annie, Georgie and Olivia - who showed maturity and initiative by helping out when we were too stressed! I am sure you guys will do an awesome job as leaders of Manuka next year - Good luck. Although Manuka is a young house, we have come a long way - and we have yet to show our full potential. Keep up the great enthusiasm and spirit and best of luck for years to come.

RIMUISTHE BESTBYFAR!!!!

GO GO GO, GO YOU MIGHTYMANUKANS. FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT,FIGHT YOU MIGHTY MANUKANS.WIN AGAIN,WIN YOUMIGHTY MANUKANS- GO FIGHTWIN!

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Matipo Matipo SG Bock Row:ChenHsu,AnnekeCockerell, Julio Goosey Middle Row:Mrs Janette Strong,BrookeMel/sop, AnnoTaylor, JessicaCooke,SerenoMcKay, StephanieYoung FrontRow:SophieFitzsimons,HayleyScandrett, SarahCnspm,Murata Projumos,DebbieLim Absent:VictoriaLe1otouo

Matipo SU Bock Row:Mr Mike Summerlee, SophieTopper, RebeccaPierce,Beth Glosson, JessicaBell, Phil1ppoFrench Front Row:Kate Taylor,Ol1v10 Sutton,Zora Terrell, Mono Yu,GeorginaWaring,SarahRhodes Absent:Andreavan Schreven

MatipoAD Bock Row:KateJones,SomeenoGill Middle Row:Mrs JulioArdogh,Knst,onoO'Connor, ShelleyBates,ClaireWashington,LaurenStewart, Ms NodineAllen FrontRow:AngieChoruwotkul,NatoshaTweedie, Jul,a Guthrey, Amy Kroening,LeonYu Absent:BobbyHogben,

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Matipo OM Back Row:Elizabeth-SarahPrescott, JosephinePowell-Thomas, Harriet Hamilton Middle Row:Ms Mary O'Malley,AimeeWaring, Adelle Cosgrove,CharlotteSavage,OliviaParker FrontRow:PhillipaCox,Katie Bray,AnnabelleRose, Anna Milne, Ngareta Williams Absent:Kathryn Kleis

Matipo SC Back Row:RebeccaSavage, AnnabellePowell-Thomas, HannahMaher Middle Row:Ms Hilary Scandrett,MillicentAustin, SarahWatson,JessicaMcSherry FrontRow:Merica Charungvat,RosieTodhunter, Kathy Neranartkomol Absent:LucyFaull,RosannaCochrane, Amy Freear, SarahLetham

Matipo CO Back Row:OliviaMeares,Alisha Fox,TessHoward Middle Row:Ms Linda Chong,SophieCourtney, AnnabelChambers,Amanda Kennard,Laura Freear FrontRow:Dominic Chin,TiffanyHuang, CharlotteBellis,CarlyTownrow, RebeccaKnight

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Konini Konini CN BockRow:Kotnno Lines,GeorginaFraser, CharlotteMooney Middle Row:Mrs Ngo1reCorson,EmilyAc/and, JosieBenny,Nicolo Robson,SarahTimoney FrontRow:Kate Bardsley, AnnabelleRooke, Natalie Gibson,LydiaB1sdee, AnnishoVosutovon Absent:Heather Cooke

Konini SA Bock Row:JasmineMoir,JoannaMorris, RebeccaSolomon Middle Row,Mrs Jon Shand,Mahalia McNeil/, GreerHowat AhceRodwell FrontRow:CharlotteDo/den,0/1v10Courtney, SarahMurphy,LucyWoodley, JulietteWanty Absent:SarahJohnson,CloreTemperton

KoniniTD BockRow:Mrs JanetTodd,CatherineRutherford, EveS1nclo1r-Thompson, ElizabethHogg,Yu-SonKong FrontRow:Harriet Daley,RochelGillard-Tew, LindsayRoberts,GabrielleHegarty,AlexandraGarrett Absent:FionaBrowning,SarahMorris

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Konini CR Back Row: Miss Crawford,LauraMorris, JacquelineLee,LeticiaMarchand Front Row:LauraAsh,ValdaSwarbrick,Brigette Solomon,CatherineCraigie,JennyHazledine Absent:DanielaAebli,MengjueCw,Julia Wills.

KoniniWS Bock Row:KellyEgan,Alano Tuck,Anno Stace Middle Row:Mr Brion Woods,Megan Bardsley, LucyMcLernon,FelicityRooke,Zoe Corson Front Row:Erin Davies,Ellen McDonald, GemmaMcLaughlin,Hayley Moore,EmilyHunt Absent:Natalie Blackmore

Konini PK Back Row: Brigitte Lee,P1etoGray, AlexandraBrownlee, JosieHozledeon Middle Row:Ms SarahPerkins,ElizabethHort, FrancesMuirhead,GeorgiaHeard,Julio McLean, Lauro Slagter Front Row:KirstenPeters,LucyMocVicar, Amy Burnett,Anno Hyland,LucyRutherford

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Kowhai KowhaiAC BackRow:JessAstor,Natalie-RoseRutherford, JulietCurtis SecondRow:MissAnneArcher,MichaelaG,sberts, KateVeale,RosannaFrankish,KellyZhong FrontRow:Emma Goslin,CharlotteAyers, GeorginaBradfield,Amy Satterthwaite,ColonthoPeter Absent:Amelio Sanderson

Kowhai RW BockRow:LucyJomes,RochelPrankerd, SophieAubrey,Bntto Schaefer, Alice McElreo Middle Row:Ms ChristineRoyword,LaurenSmith, JenniferRead,CarolineHorn,brook FrontRow:Lisa Gluyos,AnnabelGoslin, CharlotteCampbell,Hilary Tregenzo, No An (Michelle) Absent:SophieWylie

KowhaiWD BockRow:Ra, Banbury,AmandaMurray, V1ctonoSumner,Cta,reGeorge,Jone Horn,brook Middle Row:Mr Wood,Emma Hopkins, KimberleyMother,Mindy Cho, FrontRow:MichelleChoi,AlexandraMork, JessicaChapmon,EdwinaHorne,HannahFranklin

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KowhaiWO BackRow:SophiePinckney,Bridget Bates, JennaRennie Middle Row:Mrs ClaireWood,AshleeClarke, SarahGeorge, Amanda-JaneBellaney,Nadia Fearnley FrontRow:Ursla Wiig,Natalie Watson, VirginiaTimperley,Liz Tregenza, JanelleHolton-Lowe Absent:KathrynMcCork1ndale, TanyaMilner; GemmaAitken

Kowhai FN Back Row:LaurenEnsor;SheilaGidley, CharlotteBaxter;Lisa Reynolds,Katie Wylie FrontRow:AbbeyMilner;Jane Cartledge, KarnthipKulla-Ark,Jenna Cox,WendyDuncan Absent:Inez Henry,Kate Watson,Katie Haworth, Hana Abbot,Miss Melissa Fenton

KowhaiWL BackRow:Anna Lindsay,ElisePurcell,Kate Moran Middle Row:CatherineWall,Julia Bristed,Ceo!,a Ellis, EmmelineHalligan,Mrs AmandaWesley FrontRow:Charlotte O'Keefe,KatherineBorowczyk, VictoriaMinson,Emma Matson, MorganaWoolhouse-W1//1ams Absent:GeorgiannaSimpson

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Rimu Rimu HK Bock Row:PenelopeClark-Hall,FleurCourtney, Karin Lepoutre Middle Row:Ms PaulineHenriksen,Bo Spnngford, SamanthaLovie,LowseBartle,JennaAdamson. Na RungJung FrontRow:SophieChima,SamanthaKnowles, MichelleLiu,JayneCra1gie, VictoriaPerez Absent:SamanthaKnowles

Rimu KY Back Row:Natalie Becconsa/1, PennyGordon Middle Row:Mrs TrudyKeys,Jane Cockburn, FernMcGaw,JennaAnderson,RebeccaSimmons FrontRow:TiffanyMarshall,SarahAsh, jenny Chapman,L1ezoLee,VanessaHartnell Absent:ClaudiaVavasour

Rimu SD BackRow:Ms JaneShand,MychelleHellmann, Genevieve Yule,LisaHartnell,CassandraMcKnight FrontRow:HannahAubrey,DanielleLe Prevost, LeeAdamson,CharlotteYoung,Nicola Hulley. Absent:LucyTaylor,SophieGibbons,MoniqueChilton, AmberMcKnight

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RimuTS Bock Row:Miss PauloTownsend, Amy Shanks, Kate Chapmon,RochelSmith,Kate Heveldt FrontRow:FrancesRuddimon,Yi RongJung, Mijntje Lepoutre,Michele Forrester,QianYi Chuoh Absent:AlissaApoiton,JessicaBrough

RimuWE Bock Row:PhoebeBrooks,PhoebeGibbons, JessicaEl/erm Middle Row:Mrs Margaret Weiss,Erin Dooley, Julio Woghorn,SophieBrookes,Elva Shi Front Row:BoromY1,Pei-WenLiu,PhillippoLee, Ju/JoChilton,HarmonyChouvot Absent:AmandaSturge,SamanthaWaste/I

Rimu RD Bock Row:SophieEnersen,SimonaKroberger, CharlotteLoney Middle Row:Ms StaceyRod,Kate Fisher, JoannaZwart ElizabethFellows,JennyJackson FrontRow:AmandaGrigg,ElizabethKitson, SophieWigley,ClaireChambers,JoannaChen-Green, ToroC/1nick Absent:Kitty Hepworth,Claire Matheson

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Rata RataAN BockRow:JessicaHartley-Lichtenstein, GeorginaThomas,Lisa Bamfield,Antonia Guthrey FrontRow:Alice Bourdot,Anno Clouston, RebeccaCalwell,ElizabethReay,Nicola Green Absent:Ms K Anderson,Pei-ChunHsu,V,vianLu, JoeyRoberts, Anne-MarieChambers

Rata CS Back Row:NatashaBarnes,Mondy Dalziel. Middle Row:Miss Chambers, JennaGroters, SarahHenderson,SophiaKwon,Alice Howarth FrontRow:Emma Burtt,CassieIrving,PollyDouglas, Anno McCormack,ShelleyNahr

Rata LY BackRow:Brid1eO'Sullivan, AnnabelGardner, Adair Bailey SecondRow:Ms JennyLaney,JessicaFransham, SusanGresson, CayleyMomn,Anna Copland, PrueJohnstone, FrontRow:SarahHeddell,Aor Kietsuksth1t, MehssoGray,K1rsteenLovie,YvetteHagan Absent:CheneCrafar

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Rata PR Back Row:GeorginaGoater,KellyTarrant,Zoe Watson Middle Row:Mrs AlisonPnce,Annie Walsh, Holly Campbell,LucyTurnbull,OliviaWakem Front Row:Amanda Dillon,Ph1lippaSmith, JessicaNeame,Hannah Simpson,Erika Morrin Absent:Louro Fairbairn,Amelio Houston

Rata KP Back Row:Mrs Nola Kilpatrick,Nadia ldnss, JacquelineDenford,PennyDalziel,LeilaniKrans Front Row:RosemaryConaghan, JudyShiu,

Zoe Rattray,AlexandraGallagher,Nomin Cho Absent:Jennis1e Tipler,Lauro Coll,Kate Mathews, RosemoreePickering

Rata TF Bock Row:Mrs RobynT1ffen, Melinda Tutongoto, Olga Makorova,KirstenBamfield,Margaret Whiteley FrontRow:ThonovonTangthanosup, RebeccaCro1g1e, Kate Bremner,Melonie Begg,Sua Cho,Leonoh Mogan Absent:RochelCampbell

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Manuka Manuka KD Back Row:Mrs L Kennedy,RhiannonNewman, JessicaMc Vicar,AnnabelleHanafin, Ol,v1aFry FrontRow:Alana Purchase,Brigitte de Spa, OliviaCowdy,SophieBndge,PornpanS1tt1waranuwong. Absent:WendySullivan,BridgetJones, PhilippaBradford,ToniBravo.

Manuka LF Back Row:Ms LindaLightfoot,K.irstynSteyaert, GeorgieMeredith,JoyWeston-Arnold, Amelia Dunstan-Grimwood FrontRow:Minam Crothall,Hollie Ba,iey, KimberleyTaylor,LucyCunliffe,Millie Volckman Absent:GabrielleCorn,JessicaGlen,StephanieChong

Manuka ST Back Row:Mrs. Steel,Holly Laughton,T1m1 Horne, V1ctonaEide,HannahWnght FrontRow:SummAhn,Nina McVicar, JuhanneBoyd,Claire Boustred, GeorginaBowker, VickyHuang. Absent:RuthJohnson,SophieMcLernon

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Manuka MN Bock Row:Meg Parkinson, AlexandraBethell Middle Row:Dr BryonMonn,AlexandraWatson, ShoeMorns,ChingHsu,LouroMason FrontRow:PimpornEiwwongchoroen, RobynAndrew, JennaMorris-Williamson, JenniferRees,IreneWong

ManukaAL BockRow:MichelleSouster,Meredith Blompied Middle Row:AngeloLopthorn,Kate Sinclair, EmilyJackson, AmandaStorey,PhilippoRowson, Mrs JoanneAllon FrontRow:GeorginaGuild,Luc,ndoLawrence, OlivioBla,r,RochelHeto,JultonneBelloney Absent:HoejunYoon,

Manuka GN Bock Row:Mr Mike Green,ErmMoron, CharlotteMonard,SarahTownshend, Katie Easter FrontRow:GroceNg,Nodine Engel, JosephineVickery,CharlotteBradshaw, LouiseGraham Absent:Lila Schnek, Ari H1gosh1

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Senior Prize List2001 Year 9 Academic Prizes Julianne Bellaney

Progress in Social Science

Kathryn Borowczyk

Achievement in Graphics

Thanawan Tangthanasup Achievement in Chinese

Achievement in Social Science

Carly Town row

Achievement in Dance

Hilary Tregenza

Progress in Food Technology

Year I O Prizes

Progress in Science Uoint) Georgina Bradfield

Achievement in French Uoint) Achievement in Food Technology

Hana Abbot

Achievement in Biotechnology

Robyn Andrew

Fiona Dowie Cup for

Progress in Mathematics

Most Improvement in Debating Uoint)

Progress in Science Uoint) Dominic Chiu

Megan Bardsley

Progress in Economics

Julianne Boyd

Progress in Social Science

Rachel Campbell

Progress in Biotechnology Uoint)

Jessica Chapman

Achievement in Economics

Jessica Cooke

Progress in Health Education

Progress in Physical Education

Olivia Cowdy

Progress in Art

Achievement in Art

Harriet Daley

Progress in Biotechnology Uoint)

Jacqueline Denford

Achievement in Drama

Participation in Religious Education

Sophie Fitzsimons

Gosset Cup for Public Speaking

Achievement in Drama

Hannah Franklin

Achievement in English

Sophie Gibbons

Achievement in Health Education

Nicola Green

Achievement in Information

Achievement in Health Education Achievement in Japanese Uoi1t)

Namin Cho

Progress in Art

Tara Clinick

Achievement in Physical Education

Charlotte Dolden

Progress in English

Lucy Faull

Achievement in Information and Communication Technology

Alexandra Garrett

Achievement in Food and Nutrition Annabel Goslin

Achievement in Materials Technology

Kitty Hepworth

Progress in Food Nutrition Progress in Information and Communication Technology

Edwina Horne

Achievement in Japanese Uoint) Achievement in Science

Management Alice Howarth

Achievement in Science

Yu-San Kang

Achievement in French Uoint)

Elizabeth Kitson

Participation in Religious Education

Amy Kroening

Achievement in Electronics and Control Technology

Mijntje Lepoutre

Progress in Health Education

Leanah Magon

Achievement in Literacy

Brooke Mellsop

Progress in Drama

Sophia Kwon

Achievement in Chinese

Anna Lindsay

Achievement in Graphics

Achievement in French Uoint)

Michelle Liu

Achievement in Japanese Uoint)

Erika Morrin

Progress in Graphics

Pei Wen Liu

Achievement in Art

Calantha Peter

Toomer Trophy for Junior Speech

Kirsteen Lovie

Progress in Science Progress in Electronics and

Competition

Control Technology Jerrifer Rees

Progress in Materials Technology

Hannah Simpson

Achievement in Mathematics

Rebecca Pierce

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Achievement in Dance

ElizabethReay

Achievement in FoodTechnology

Amy Burnett

Achievement in SocialScience Nicola Robson

Achievement in Art BelindaThompson Cup for Achievement in Chemistry Uoint)

Achievement in Information and CommunicationTechnology

Achievement in French

Achievement in Mathematics

Achievement in Physics

Progressin PhysicalEducation

NZ Institute of PhysicsPrize

Amy Satterthwaite

Achievement in PhysicalEducation

Haley Scandrett

Achievement in Literacy

Lauren Smith

Achievement in JapaneseUoint)

Laura Coll

Achievement in Extension English JoannaPeat Memorial Cup for Improvement in Japanese

JayneCraigie

Progressin Geography

Hannah Franklin(YI 0)

Achievement in ScienceQoint)

Progressin Information and CommunicationTechnology

Progressin Music

Progressin Drama Anna Stace

Progressin Information Management

JennaGrJters

Progressin Economics

KateTaylor

Progressin FoodTechnology

JuliaGuthrey

Progressin Art

VirginiaTimperley

Progressin English

JennisieTipler

Achievement in French Uoint)

Fiona Dowie

Cup for Most Improvement

Progressin Human Biology

in Debating Uoint)

RachelHeta

Progressin Food and Nutrition

Amelia Houston

Achievement in MathematicsApplied

Kate Jones

Medal from the Australian Schools EnglishCompetition

Ngareta Williams

Progressin Graphics

LucyWoodley

Progressin Mathematics

(highest score in her age group)

Year I I Academic Prizes EmilyAcland

BelindaThompson Cup

Leilani Krans

Progressin Mathematics

JacquelineLee

Achievement in Graphics

Emma Matson

Achievement in Life skills

Amanda Murray

Achievement in Geography

RhiannonNewman

Progressin Science

Alice Rodwell

Achievement in English

for Achievement in Chemistry Qoint) Major Levy Cup for Achievement in History Achievement in Mathematics

Progressin French

Achievement in Text and

Progressin Graphics

Information ManagementUoint) Progressin Physics

Lauren Smith (Year I 0) Achievement in English Achievement in ScienceQoint)

SarahAsh

Progressin English

Lisa Bamfield

Achievement in Economics

Charlotte Bellis

Achievement in Text and

Victoria Sumner

Information ManagementUoint) Georgina Bowker

Progressin MathematicsApplied

Phoebe Brooks

Progressin Text and Information Management

Achievement in Food and Nutrition Progressin History

Anna Taylor

Achievement in Human Biology

ClaireWc.shington(YI 0) Achievement in Music StephanieYoung

Achievement in PhysicalEducation

Leon Yu

Achievement in Japanese Progressin PhysicalEducation

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Senior Prize List2001 Year 12 Academic Prizes Rai Banbury

Kimberley Taylor

Achievement in Physical Education

JuliaWaghorn

Miss Edgar's Cup for Art

Katherine Wylie

Storrey EssayCup for Creative Writing

Eric Wills Memorial Prize for Accounting

Lincoln University Excellence Award Kate Bardsley

Achievement in Life Skills

Natalie Blackmore

McGibbon Cup for Achievement

for Commerce Eric Wills Memorial Prize for Economics Sarah Fell Cup for Photography

in Biology Achievement in Music Uoint) Merica Charungvat

Achievement in Chinese

Mindy Choi

Achievement in Japanese

Anneke Cockerell

Laura Martin Cup for Achiev~ment

Charlotte Young

Achievement in Design Achievement in Graphics

Year 13 Academic Prizes

in Chemistry Dr Mann Prize for Achievement

Sumin Ahn

for Achievement in English

in Physics Jessica Ellerm Amy Freear

Achievement in Music Uoint) Dorothy Robinson Cup for Computer Technology

Olivia Fry

Alabaster Cup for Achievement in Food Technology & Nutrition

Sheila Gidley

Myers' Cup for Public Speaki1g

Georgina Goater

Achievement in Dance

Pieta Gray

Mr Hallum's Cup for Individual Excellence in Art

Wellington Old Girls Association Cup

Lee Adamson

Achievement in Food Technology and Nutrition

Hannah Aubrey

Old Girls' Association Prize for Achievement in Art

Bridget Bates

Achievement in Photography

Anneke Cockerell (Y 12) Hoy Cup for Achievement in Mathematics with Calculus Lucy Cunliffe

Achievement in Painting

Polly Douglas

Cooper Cup for Debating Achievement in Classical Studies

Yi Rang Jung

Achievement in Mathematics

Karnthip Kulla Ark

Achievement in Mathematics with Applications

Wendy Duncan

Achievement in Computer Technology

Phoebe Gibbons

Achievement in Art History Larcombe Cup for Achievement

Mahalia McNeil!

Achievement in History of Art

in French

Achievement in Painting Jenna Rennie

Roy Smith Cup for Achievement in History

Achievement in Classical Stu:::lies Edwards Cup for English

Ruth Johnson

The Press Prize for Year 12 English

Stock Cup for Achievement in Geography

(New Prize 200 I value $100) Penney Cup for Achievement

Kimberley Mather

NZ China Friendship Society Prize

in History Catherine Rutherford

Achievement in French

Natalie-Rose Rutherford Mills Cup for Achievement

Achievement in Chinese

Alice McElrea

Achievement in Physical Education

Vivian Lu

Waltenburg Cup for Achievement

in Geography

in Japanese

Achievement in Performance Drama

Achievement in Mathematics with Statistics Achievement in Physics

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Bridie O'Sullivan

Taylor Prize for Achievement

Boarding House

in Accounting

For making a positive contribution to the Boarding House Felicity Roake

Corsbie Cup for Achievement in Chemistry Achievement in Graphics

Kelly Tarrant Joy Weston-Arnold

Austin Cup for Achievement in Biology Eric Wills Memorial Prize for Achievement in Economics Lincoln University Excellence

Sarah Heddell

Year 9

Miller Prize

Lucy Woodley

Year I 0

Sutherland Cup

Sophie Pinckney

Year 11

Kilburn Prize

Lisa Bamfield

Year 11

Julius Prize

Georgina Guild

Year 12

Wendy Nicholls Memorial Trophy

Award for Commerce JuliaWills

Kirsten Bamfield

Achievement in Design

Bradley/Zino Cup

Arts Prizes

Service Awards Georgina Bowker

The Duffy Library Service Award

Kathryn Haworth

Melinda Tutangata

Thacker Sacristan's Cup

Georgina Goater &

Louise Bartle

Choristers' Prize

Emma Goslin

Choristers' Prize

Sarah Murphy

Choristers' Prize

Caroline Hornibrook

Corder Cup for Drama

Dance Trophy Uoint)

Sports Prizes Laura Ash &

Cup for Most Promising Junior Sportswoman Qoint) The Hiatt Cup for the Most

Joanna Zwart

Choristers' Prize

Philippa Smith

Cecilia Ellis

Stokes Cup for Service to

Catherine Wall

Outstanding Sporting Achievement

School Music Award for Head of Choir Meredith Blampied

Year 13

Hannah Aubrey

Jocelyn Freeman Rose Bowl for Leadership and Dedication in Sport

Martin Cup for Musical Performance Phoebe Gibbons

Award for Head of Orchestra

St Margaret's Cup for Excellence in Sport

Lucy Mclernon

Nicola Dodwell Cup for making a significant contribution to choral music

Lucy James

ReevesTrophy for Sportswoman of the Year

Sarah Murphy

"Poutama lti a Hato Makere" - the Artistic Trophy given for Ability,

The Bates House Cup

Matipo

Performance, Leadership and Spirituality in the Arts Anna Taylor

Major Awards

Mollie Copper Cup for Service to School Sport

JessicaEllerm

Marlene Bell Cup for Best All-round Year 12 Student

Meredith Blampied

St Margaret's Award for Service to School & Community

Polly Douglas

MacBrayne Cup for Proxime Accessit (runner-up) to Dux

Polly Douglas

St Margaret's Award for Commitment to the College

Vivian Lu

The Virginia Christie Cup for the Dux of St Margaret's College

Hannah Aubrey

Ashburton Old Girls' Prize for Head of the Boarding House

Caroline Hornibrook

Sumin Arn &

The St Margaret's Cup for the Senior

Joanna Zwart

Student who, in all aspects of school

St Margaret's College Award for

life, most clearly expresses the spirit of

Head Girl

St Margaret's College Uoint)

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Year 13 Profiles

Name:Lee Adamson Nickname:Les. Lesley, Musdes Quote: "No offencebut..." FantasyFuture:Wot1d WresUingstar F-uture Plans:Design

Name: LouiseBarUe Nickname:Weasel, Weeze Quote:"What?Why?" FantasyR.,ture:TV wea1her lady F-uture Plans: Otago University

Name: SuminAhn Nidmame:Sumi,Sus. Sumo Quote: "Man,I love Nachos..." FantasyF-uture:LLJcyLiuon Chartie's Angels FuturePlans:BAA..LBat Victoria

Name: BridgetBates Nidmame:Bates.Batesy Quote:'He's so nice." Fan1asy F-uture: Hitgir1 FuturePlans:Otago University

Name:NatalieBecmnsall Nickname:Nat.Nani Quote:''FYI."(For YourInformation) Fan1asy Future:Bagelmaker FuturePlans:Working in the wine

Name: GemmaAitken Nidmame:Gems.Gem Quote: "I am God" FantasyR.Jture:Carpenter F-uture Plans: Lawyer

industry

Name:HannahAubrey Nidmame:Hannv,Hv. Smeady Quote:"Thafs rightsmeearrif' Fantasy:TravelShow Host F-uture F-utl.lre Plans:Degree in Design from Massey •

Name:KirstenBamfield Nickname:KB. Kirtseen FantasyF-uture: Mayorof Westport F-uture Plans:Speed1& Language

Therapy

Name:Alex Bethnell Nickname:Lx, Cupcake(!) FantasyFuture:World Famous Ice Skater FuturePlans:BCom & BTourat Otago Universityand coaching beginner level iceskating

Name: MeredithBlampied Nickname:Mer, Meri Quote:"I'mgoinij to piano.tm::hesrraL' FantasyFuture:Nightdub work F-uture Plans:Psychologyat Canterbury University

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Name:KatieBray Nickname:KT, Kate Quote: "That'sjusta big, fat waste." Fan1as y RJ1ure:Famous& rich R.Jture Plans:Overseas,1henOtago

Name:JuliaBristed Nickname:Ju, Jube Doobie Quote:0lf the musicis too loud,youre too old!" RmtasyFu1ure:Rackstar Plans:Applied Science at Fu1ure - ·Otago University

Name:OliviaCourtney Nickname:Liv. Uvvy FantasyFuture:Partying R.Jture Plans:Chef

Name:SoRhieCourtney Nickname:Soph Quote:SSSHHHH FantasyR.Jture; Berome a member of Blodome Fub.Jre Plans:Undecided

Name: AnnabelChambers Nickname:Bell, Ding-Dong 10uote:"My headwontfitltuoughthe door." Fu1ure Plans:Sport&.Recreatan, Unroln

Name: Lucy Cunliffe Nickname:Lum, I.JJ Quo1E:'I don11hinkI have a quo1E." FantasyA.Jture: Drinktea R.Jb.Jre Plans: Rne Arts

Name: Kate Chapman Nickname: Katie, KS, Chapstick, Chappy, Noodle Quote: "Good one!" "Kate is a star" "Cause your cool" Fantasy Future: Professional hair straightener Future Plans: Nursing

Name: Polly Douglas Nickname:Pol. lnsig Quote: Dad daman ..." FantasyA.Jture:Mara1hon runner R.lturePlans:BAA..LB,Auckland

Name: ReurCourtney Nickname:Floor.Reurte Quote: 'Lyall!" FantasyFu1ure: FashionpoliO:! FuturePlans:Design

Name: Wendy Duncan Nickname:Wendz, Wendals Quote: No, otrourse I wasn1wi1h Steve ..." Fant.as y Fub.Jre:Rios R.JturePlans:B Com, Canterbury

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1s2

Name: CeciliaEllis Nickname:C, CC, Cecil Quo1e:"Guys,it washis innerbeauty!" FantasyR.Jture:Antarctica FuturePlans: Can1erbury University

Name:Julia Goosey Nickname:Goose Quote: "If I were them I would be scared of me" "That was like 4 Cleo's ago" FantasyFuture: Professionalshopper Future Plans:Otago University

Name: ClaireGeorge Nickname:Carebear,Clairey Ouo1e:"Niceone, bruvva." FantasyR.Jture:Bc19el baker FuturePlans: HeaJtfiScience,Ota.go

Name: EmmaGoslin Nickname:Goz Quote:"What?" FantasyFuture:SinQerin a band FuturePlans: Mediane

Name: Phoebe Gibbons Nickname:Pheebin,Phoebs Quo1e:"Go up, go up, you alwaysgo doWT'_l but you nevergo up!'' (talking lo carwindow} FantasyR.Jture: Pologroupie FuturePlans: Otago[LB, BA

Name:Yvet1eHagen Nickname: Yetty,Jet FantasyFuture:Wor1dMotocross ChamR FuturePlans:MotocrossRacing

Name:Beth Glasson Nickname:Bethy,Bethany,Beef, Quote:"Do you mind?" FantasyR.Jture: Supermodel FuturePlans:CanterburyUniversity

Name:JessicaHartley-Uchtenstein JesstheMess,Jiss Nickname: Quote:"Gojumpa 1ree!'' FantasyFuture:Olympic,GoldMedal Equestrian FuturePlans:Yearoff overseasand 1henuniversity

Name: Sameena Gill Nickname:Jill,Sam Quote:.. SHOTGUN,I am so allowed it!" FantasyR.Jture:Beromea famous pop starand marrya WesUifeboy FuturePlans: Ot:agoUniversity

Name:Kathryn Haworth Nickname:The Shrew Quote:"Don't tell Mamma, Mamma thinks I'm living in a convent (With Meredith),oops, I forgot." FantasyFuture:To ork in a nightclubwith MeredithBlampied Future Plans: Dram chool, UNITECAuckland

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Name: EmmaHopkins Nicknames:Ems.Emsy, Happy Quotes:"NDStewartIslandIS NOT inbredandno we do NOT wearflax skirts." FantasyRJture:Careerin Body Piercing Future1'1ans:AdventureTourism

Name: EmilyJa.d<son Nickname:Em,DoubleTrouble Quote: "Are you a supersupreme?" (meaningsoprano) FantasyFuture: Losemy reputation as a dumb blonde FuturePlans: Canterburyor Auckland University

Name: Caroline Hornibrook Nickname:Clari, Carry-Anne,Eamonn Quote: "lssokay" "oooh, YOU are" Fantasy Future:Brittany Spears backup dancer Future Plans: Medicine, Otago University

Quote:"No reallyJo. SHUT UP!!" FantasyFuture:Be the All Blacks' Doctor FuturePlans:HealthScience,Otago

Name: Ka1hryn Kleis Niekname:Kat.Shorty Quote: "Look,1here'sascooby diver." FantasyRJture:A homie-g FuturePlans:Stagemake-upin Christchurdl

Name: Ru1hJohnson Nickname:Roof,Ruthy Quote: "If at firstyou cfon·tsuceed,try again!!" FantasyFuture:To becomea famous whiterapper R.Jture Plans:LL8t13Aat Otago

Name:Vicky Huang

Name: BridgetJones Nickname:Crox.Jonesy Quote: "Get outsideof it!" FantasyFuture:Farmer Plans: Primary R.,rure Tead'ling!Childcare

Name: AnnaHyland Nickname:Nana,Ric Quote: "That'sso wrong." FuturePlans:Camp Counsellorin USA then study

Name: Aar Kietsuksthit Returnedto Thailand SENIORSCHOOL

Name: LucyJames

r id<name:Luce,Lance

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Name: SimonaKraberger Nidmame:Sim. Simdog Quote: "The pointis..." FantasyFu1Ure: Golf Bartle FuturePlans: University

r\Jame:Vivian Lu FuturePlans:Universityin USA

Laney Name: Char1ot1e Nidmame:Char,OQ Quote: "That'sfoul Clan!" FuturePlans: Designand Man<eting, Ota.go

Name: Kim Mather Nickname:Muffin.Snookums Quote: "...alertthemedia...'' FantasyFu1Ure:Fulltime Chinese s1Udent Fu1Ure Plans: Gap year.then university

Name: Angela Laptlom Nidmame:Ange,Reezy Quote: "I'mneverdrinkingagain!'' FantasyFuture:To findanevertasting supply of chooolate. wealth,love and youth FuturePlans:Sciencein Otago

Name: KateMatthews Nickname:Kateabells,BabyspiCE Quote: "I don'tcarewhatyou say Lee.. weradoingit!!" FantasyFut.Jre:To challengeand beat "Musdesthe Ear1hshaker" Fu1Ure Plans: England

Name: VictoriaL.eiatava I idmame:Vic,Ras1aNani Quote: "Zup Nani'' FantasyFuture:Be thenext Ali G Fu1Ure Plans: Tourism

Name: AliCEMcElrea Nid<name:Icy. Smell Quote: "There'ssomethingon 1he wing..." FanlasyFu1Ure:Penalcase FuturePlans: Gap yearin SroUand thenP.E.in Dunedin

Name: SarahLetham Nid<name:Gull,Bru I. Quote: "Can I haveso ?'' FantasyFu1Ure:Hors Fu1Ure Plans: Bachelorof Design

Name: Lucy McLemo Nidmame:Luc,Ucy Quote: "I'm so sorry•· FuturePlans: Victoria r Otago University SENIORSCHOOL

Name: AnnaMilne Nickname:Shortv Quote: "Let'sgol" FuturePlans: Gap year,then university

Name: BridieO'Sullivan Nickname:Brides Quote: ''Mr Green.did you makethat questionup?" FuturePlans:CanterburyUniversity

Name:JasmineMoir Nickname:Jaz,JazzaBazza,ET Quote:"Honestly..." "Uh, Uh, Notcool" FantastyFuture:to be rich and live overseas FuturePlans:CanterburyUniversity

Name: RosemareePickertng Nidmame:Rose,Pickleberry Quote: "Im nat.n-ally blonde." FuturePlans:Takinga yearoff and thenuniversity

Name:ChartotteMonard Nickname:Charles,Snakey Quote: "Hsssss" FantasyFuture:All Blad<'swife FuturePlans: Study

Name: UsaReynolds Nid<name:None Quote: ''What'swrongwith5th formers?" FantasyFuture:Sumo wresUer FuturePlans: University

Name: SarahMorns Nickname:Ses, Spaz Quote: "I likechicken." FantasyRJture:To presenta 'Chicken in a Minute'spedalwithLeahParapa FuturePlans:Workand travel

Name: FelicityAoake Nidmame:Rea,Rissy Quote: "No. you'rewrong." FantasyFuture:Professionalanimal noisemaker FuturePlans:Architecture in Auckland

Name: SarahMurphy Nickname:Spud, Potato Quote: "Donlask me, Im indecisive." FantasyFu1ure:To be a ramouspop star FuturePlans:Universityor Designat ChenPolytech

Name: BrittaSchaefer ExchangeStudent:Returned to Germany

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Year 13 Profiles

Name: Sarahlimoney Nickname:iim 1imoney,Toes Quote:"I so needa DietCokeright

Name: LauraSlagter Nidmame:Kate.Lulu Quote: "What?" FantasyFuture: R.Jture Plans: scorn at Lincoln

now:·

FantasyR.Jture:Spokespersonfor DietCoke FuturePlans:Badlel□r of Design

Name: Amy Shanks Niekname:Oadie.Shanky Quote: "Sup nanis." FantasyFuture:Becomea drumand bass M.C.

FuturePlans:GraphicDesignat the NationalCollegeof Designand Technology

Name:Eve Sindair-Thompson

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Name: SarahTownsend Nickname:Sez, Sery Quote:''Yay,high!'' FantasyFuture:l,emake the BeaUes FuturePlans: Food Sdenceat Ota.go

Nlckname:Evis.Enis Quote: "Do you want1ojoinmy posse?" FantasyR.Jture:Beoomea famous rapper FuturePlans: Otago

Name: ElizabethTregenza Nickname:Uz, ElizabethTregonza Quote:"Kelly.youknowthe rules!!" FantasyR.Jture:Head of C's fandub FuturePlans: Scienceat Canterburyor Otago

Name: AmandaSturge Nidmame:A-mananda, Mandy Quote: "Can younot?" line FantasyFuture:Pro1essional danCEr FuturePlans: Eventsmanagement

Name:MelindaTutangata Quote:Go to dass Vic!! FantasyFuture:Wor1d-famous singer R.Jture Plans:BC Auekland, Performing ArtsSchool

Name: Kelly Tarrant Niekname:f<ell,Smeii Quote: "Can you NC .., •• FantasyFuture:Pro nal supermalkettolley r r R.Jb.Jre Plans:Medior . Otago

chreven Name: AndreaVan..... Nickname:Andv, D o 1e Quote: ''Unreal!" FantasyR.Jture: The ~innerof 'the mostweddingrings'at unions FururePlans:Median at Otago SENIORSCHOOL

Name: JuliaWills Niomame:Ju, JuliaGoolia Quote: "Naah,justkidding." FantasyR.Jture:Professionalaloohc taster FuturePlans:Designat Chch Polytechnic

Name: Ca1herine Wall FantasyR.Jture:To be a drummerin Meat Loaf's backingband FuturePlans:Engineeringat CanterburyUniversity

Name:Zoe Watson Nickname:Horse.Coaster Quote: "Hokiis NOTa hole!" FantasyFuture:To winat 1heKumara

Name: JoannaZwart Nidmame:Ja. Zwartsie Quote: ''But1he1hingis..." Fffltasy Future:Be Sniff1hedog FuturePlans:Gapyearin Sootland

races

FuturePlans: University

Name: Joy WeslDn-Amold Nickname:Elephant,Joyratte Quote: ''I need lDmakea list,planlbudget." FantasyR.Jture:OwnMiaosott. McDonaJds. Coca-Cola,anda small oountry FuturePlans:University

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