2003 SMC Yearbook by St Margaret's College Foundation

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This year the cover of our School Magazine features the International Baccalaureate Diploma. The first St Margaret's Diploma graduates completed their education this year. Over the next years our Magazine cover will feature other aspects of St Margaret's College that make it unique.

Year 8 Students working on mural

Rebecca Craigie Year 13

Year 7 & 8 Hanmer Camp

Year 7 Forensic Science

Lucy Atkinson Year 10

Contents Executive Principal's Report ............................. 4-5 'Trust Chairman's Report .................................. 6-8 Staff Notes ...................................................... 8-9 Staff List 2002 .............................................. 10-11 Old Girls' Association ....................................... 12 Daughters of Old Girls ...................................... 13 International Club ........................................ 14-15 Committee Reports ....................................... 16-17

Primary School ..................................... 18 Year 1-6 Class Photos ........................................ 19 Primary Report ................................................. 20 Primary School Prize List ................................... 21 Primary & Middle Sport ................................ 22-26 Junior School pictures ...................................... 27 Year I Art .................................................... 28-29 Year 2 Art ........................................................ 30 Year 3 Art ......................................................... 31 Year 5 Art ........................................................ 32 Year 6 Art .................................................... 33-34 Junior School pictures .................................. 35-38

Middle School ....................................... 39 Middle School Class Photos .......................... 39-40 Competition Winners .................................... 40-42 Middle School Prize List ................................... 43 Year ?FR articles ........................................... 44-47 Year 7SM articles .......................................... 48-50 Year 80L articles ........................................... 50-52 Year 8MA articles ......................................... 53-56 Year 9 articles ............................................... 57-58 Year 10 articles ................................................. 59

Senior School ........................................ 60 Senior Art .................................................... 61-66 Arts Council ..................................................... 67 Creative Writing ............................................... 68 Dance Club ...................................................... 69 Debating .......................................................... 70 Music .......................................................... 71-73 Myers Speech, Theatre Sports etc ...................... 74 Drama ......................................................... 75-81 Boarders Report ............................................ 82-83 House Reports .............................................. 84-86 Library, Prefects etc .......................................... 86 Senior Prize List ........................................... 87-89 Sacristans ........................................................ 89 School Council ................................................. 90 Sports Council .................................................. 90

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Sporting Groups Aerobics .......................................................... 91 Athletics .......................................................... 91 Badminton ....................................................... 91 Basketball ........................................................ 92 Climbing .......................................................... 93 Cricket ............................................................. 93 Cross Country .................................................. 93 Dragonboating ................................................. 94 Equestrian ....................................................... 95 Hockey ........................................................ 95-96 Indoor Netball .................................................. 97 Indoor Soccer ................................................... 97 Lifesaving ........................................................ 97 Netball ............................................................ 98 Rowing ...................................................... 99-100 Rugby ............................................................. 100 Skiing/Snowboarding ...................................... 101 Softball ........................................................... 101 Squash ........................................................... 102 Swimming ...................................................... 103 Table Tennis .................................................... 103 Tennis ............................................................. 104 Touch ............................................................. 104 lrampolining ................................................... 105 Volleyball ........................................................ 105 Waterpolo ....................................................... 106

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TutorGroups Konini ............................................................ Kowhai ........................................................... Manuka .......................................................... Matipo ............................................................ Rata ................................................................ Rimu ..............................................................

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TheBall........................................ 113-116 Year13Profiles ........................... 117-122 Year 13 Group Photo .......................................

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Autographs .......................................... 124

Tl.uelfth Night Production

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ExecutivePrincipal'sReport I want, first of all, to extend my personal thanks to many people and first and foremost to Pieter Stewart the Chairman of the Board who has served this school with incredible commitment for the past twelve years, ten as Chairman of the Board. Pieter's commitment to this College, her leadership skills, her commonsense and her support have been invaluable. Few of you will ever know the amount of work and the commitment that she has given in this time. It is understandable that after such a long period of time she will be sorely missed. However her own business commitments mean that it is no longer feasible for her to lead this Board and therefore in farewelling her we thank her for everything that she has done, to assist in the renaissance of this College as a top Canterbury and New Zealand Girls' school. She has overseen the renovation of some buildings, the building of new buildings, the acquisition of property to enable the development of the school, supported the introduction of the Middle School, the Ballet Academy and the International Baccalaureate Diploma. In fact, she has given outstanding leadership and innovation to the school. I also want to thank four other Board members who are retiring; David Mclernon who has been the Deputy Chairman of the Board; Dr Max Rosser who has been a tremendous support; Jimmo Tothill who has represented the Old Girls and Valerie Moore who has been a representative appointed by the Anglican Church. All of these people have shown huge devotion, commitment and belief in the ethos of St Margaret's. They have served the school with wisdom and expertise for no gains whatsoever. We wish you well in your future

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challenges. In thanking them, I thank all the Board for their work this year and for the commitment that they have to this College. Each year we farewell staff and this year is no exception. although I am happy to say that our changes are few. Mrs Kobayashi, Mrs Wheal and Miss Hawes all of whom have been here on one year relieving appointments have made a huge contribution to the girls and to our staff. We hope that while you are here you have felt something of the spirit of St Margaret's and that while you have enriched us, you too have been enriched by the school and by your experience. Thank you. In our Primary School we have also farewelled Mrs Belinda Edmond who has also had a year's relieving appointment as the Co-Ordinator of the Primary School and in the Music Department we thank Mrs Wendy Coxon and Mrs Ros Emeleus for 'holding the fort' with such commitment and such skill. For the staff this has been another incredibly demanding year, which they have responded to with their usual professionalism, enthusiasm and real commitment. I sincerely thank all members of the Management Team and all members of the teaching staff for the wonderful job they have done. They are indeed a privilege and a pleasure for me to work with. Of course a school, particularly a boarding school like St Margaret's is a complex organisation and there are many others without whom the wheels would not turn. I sincerely thank the members of the administration team, particularly my personal assistant Wendy McPhail, the members of the Business Office and the Development Office, our ancillary staff, the grounds and caretaking staff, and of course, the boarding house staff who do such a tremendous job to nurture and support those girls who live with us and to give them the opportunities that come with boarding. As well our caterers have continued to amaze us with the quality of their food and the hard work that goes into not only the day to day preparation but all the extra things that are increasingly requested of them in their role. At St Margaret's professional development is always a special focus and 2003 has been no exception. Each staff member has enjoyed a variety of professional development, some good and some excellent. For me and for Mrs Wyeth who shared the experience with me, the attendance at the Alliance of Girls Schools Conference in Sydney in May was a highlight. One of our presenters, Dr Joann Deak, an American who is an expert in brain research and particularly in how girls think and learn, excited us with the depth of her

knowledge and with her insight into girls' learning. In a number of newsletters I have referred to Dr Deak. Next year she will visit New Zealand and I hope that we will have the opportunity of hearing her again and benefiting from her most recent research. However the professional development that I do want to talk about today is of a rather different nature. As parents are aware, earlier in the year Professor John Edwards from Australia and Mr Bill Martin from America were contracted by the school to undertake, with all staff, a three year process called 'visioning'. The first part of this process required two days that were holidays for the girls. I sincerely thank parents for the support that they gave to these professional development days. While schools must offer high academic standards and a variety of extra-curricular activities and have expertise in many areas, unless the school has a very strong infrastructure and a clear vision of what it is, what it is about and where it is wanting to go, then it can be an organisation without a heart or a soul. I do not believe lhat St Margaret's has ever been such an organisation, however, it is important that we stop from time to time to reflect on these issues of majur importance and ensure that we are reviewing them, we are adapting our ethos to the era in which we are operating and, most importantly, that all of our staff have a sense of ownership of the school vision. If we do not have that then, while we may be effective in our academic or extra-curricular activities, the school will not be able to transmit to its young people a deep sense of belonging and a strong sense of values. We already have a school plan or vision - a statement that begins: "St Margaret's is a supportive community that enables each student to achieve her personal best according to her potential, in an environment that values the spiritual foundations of the College expressed as a community that is centred on the values of Christ, that values the individuality of each person, that allows time for reflection and worship, that enables young people to find their true selves, that values other faiths, that looks beyond itself to the needs of others and embraces both its bi-cultural and multi-cultural opportunities." In beginning our visioning process with Bill and John we had a very clear statement from which to work. All staff had already accepted the statements and their implications in terms of the academic, personal, sporting and cultural life of the school and in terms of the implications for the students and for teaching and learning.

When Bill and John started to work with us it was really confirming to see the extent of agreement amongst all the staff and the commitment that the staff have to our mission statement. While we can celebrate what has already been achieved, these two days and the process that we are going through are enabling us to clarify and confirm our direction and work to reaffirm it. Such reaffirmation requires strategies and one strategy is that we have now set up six research teams to work together on various aspects of our school mission and vision. These topics are based around improving student learning and the mastery of thinking skills; developing balance in our lives for both staff and students; building quality relationships through the way that we communicate with one another', leading by values and ensuring that our values are totally understood and that we have personal mastery of these values; and ensuring that our physical environment matches our spiritual, intellectual, emotional and cultural beliefs. Thus we are moving towards a shared vision. This vision will mean that at St Margaret's we share a passion for learning. Staff and students learn together through their positive relationships and that these relationships should have integrity which is characterised by honesty and morality. We want our students to have the lifeskills and independence to live rich lives beyond the school. They should be known for their social conscience, for their strong moral values, for their respect for others, for their compassion and for their sense of justice. St Margaret's girls should have a comfortable ability to relate to and communicate effectively with all people irrespective of their cultural or personal circumstances. They should be at ease with all ages and in a variety of settings. When our students leave the school we want them to have a rich repertoire of thinking skills which they know how to apply both in their academic and every day lives. They must have a strong work ethic, a desire to be lifelong learners and a deep respect for themselves and others. It is important that our staff and our students together live balanced lives. This balance is based on a sense of total wellbeing. A balance of tinana, which is physical, wairua spiritual, whanau - social and family and heringaro - moral and emotional. We understand that there are times for work, times for play, times for family and time for recreation and creative life. At St Margaret's we want to have a realistic expectation of ourselves and others and to have the strong sense of personal and collective security. Rather than being busy we must focus

on doing well whatever we do and focus on each of us achieving to our fullest potential. As staff it is important that we support each other. We value the excellence of our teaching, our solid academic background and our desire for continuous improvement. We are creating a learning environment designed so that students take responsibility for their own learning, they have selfconfidence and they leave us with a love of life-long learning. This learning should represent a variety of experiences, both inside and outside of the classroom. Our girls must learn co-operatively from and with each other and all this learning should be done in an environment that is warm, caring, secure and safe, yet challenging. At St Margaret's we have a passion and enthusiasm for what we teach and for being at the cutting edge of innovative educational practice. This is achieved through ongoing personal and professional development activities which are closely aligned to our shared vision. Our staff are loyal, compassionate, they have a sense of humour, they are able to communicate and relate across all elements of our school community. Our girls should be guided to independence through powerful role-modelling which encourages open exploration and thoughtful risk taking. We expect our girls to take personal responsibility and ownership of the consequences of their actions and require them to think for themselves. We will reward innovation and self-management. Ladies and Gentlemen, these may sound like fine words but indeed they are more than that. They are the essence of what St Margaret's College is and wishes to become. We are dedicated to the continued pursuit of excellence in all that we do. And so, as we strive to create this vision, we ask you to share with us as parents and as part of our community so that through continuously exploring innovative ways to enrich the lives and the learning of all members of our community we may achieve that which we dream of being. Thank you for your support of the school throughout this year. It has been tremendous to have such positive feedback from so many parents and members of our community. Girls thank you for the wonderful year you have given your teachers and me, for your enthusiasm, your individuality and your constant striving to make the very most of your opportunities.

Ronald McDonald House

Claudia Wysocki Executive Principal

Year One Fairy Party

Executive Principal's Report S

TrustChairman'sReport I would like to take this opportunity to tell you about my personal perception of St Margaret's, what it has meant and still does mean to me. My association with the school began over 50 years ago now, when my mother brought me for my first day of school. I ran away - and she still remembers this little girl crying down Papanui Road as she waited for the tram home. Some things stay with you forever, and for a five year old, it was frightening being confronted with a teacher, who was to me, very tall and imposing, with grey hair and a big bump on her nose. She looked like a witch to me - the bump was probably just a pimple - but that's not what I saw. However, I obviously stayed and settled in, and this teacher, Miss Thomas, was the most wonderful person to me. During that year I became ill and spent a lot of time at home. She would ride her bicycle - a big black framed thing with a basket on the front, and regularly bring work to me at home. I think with her help and encouragement, I was able to bump my way through the primmers in one year rather than the usual two. Just in case you think I'm going to take you through every year of my schooling - I'm not - but there are a number of things that may interest you about how the school was, has been and what it is today. Physically - the Primary School where I began was at Papanui Road - in what one would now call prefab buildings. But we never thought of them as such. Kilburn House was where it still stands, and the old wooden Julius House (where the younger boarders lived) was where the first wing of the present Julius now stands.

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Miss Crasher, or 'crow' as we called her, lived in the cottage at the gate. Where the bike stands are now was a gorgeous little chapel, where boarders had chapel every night, and on Sundays they went to St Mary's. You walked down this huge hill (which I now know is just a little rise) between Kilburn and the Chapel to go down to the swimming pool and hockey field. But you can imagine the size of the area - just the swimming pool and the Home Science block (which is now the student support centre), a couple of prefab classes for the intermediate school, and lots of green area. The big girls (the senior students) went to school in Cranmer Square, in the building which now houses Cathedral Grammar. They walked in crock - which if you don't know is two by two - each morning, back for lunch, back again and home at nights. Poor things did this no matter what the weather, and they must have been the fittest and hungriest young women in Christchurch. A wonder 'crow' managed to keep them in!! Back to the Primary School - it was a lovely little school with many teachers I can still remember today. There was no heating, but a pot belly stove in each classroom, and we were allowed to bring potatoes which we jacket baked on the stove for our lunch. We had milk delivered each day, which sat in a crate outside and was warm by the time we drank it at morning tea. It came in wide necked bottles with cardboard tops in which you popped a perforated hole in the top to put your straw through - that was pretty exciting!! When I first began we were tussores all the time, and I still remember my mother ironing it each night, as it was made of real silk in those days. In winter we wore heavy scratchy green gym tunics, and if you were big, you could wear nylon stockings and suspender belts. Luckily, by the time I became senior, nylon pantyhose has been introduced. Until then it was just knee high socks and I can still feel the roughness of the uniforms. Some time later the tussores were used for dress only, as they are today, and we got awful lettuce green gyms. Later, after I left, the green check dresses were introduced. We had indoor shoes and outdoor shoes - you had to change them to come inside - we were expected to be tidy little ladies - it's hard to work out why we did some of these things really. Boarders had green costumes - we'd call them suits. I'm not sure when they wore them, the only times I can remember was when they left school to go home for the holidays and when they returned at the beginning of the term.

They had a Sunday dress (check with Peter Pan collar, which they wore to church at weekends, they also had tea dresses, which they had to wear each night for dinner. It must have cost a fortune to outfit them - the clothing lists were ridiculous. Poor things we all thought - but for all this, they were very happy, had great humour and were a very close bunch always. We wore Panama hats in summer and green felt hats in winter. They had to be turned up at the back and down at the front and held on with ever so attractive elastic under the chin, which always looked grubby. We always had to wear full uniform, including gloves when leaving the school, and the local community seemed to report us if we weren't properly dressed as there was always someone being hauled over the coast for being scruffy in public. People would complain if a St Margaret's girl didn't stand up for their elders in the bus. When sports gear was introduced - it was Aertex shirts, wow, and green rompers - big bloomer things, which if you had skinny legs like mine, it made you look like a sparrow. There were regular uniform checks - a frightening experience, when all our gear was checked for name tags, and we had to kneel on the floor while they measured that the uniform was exactly one inch from the ground - imagine the problem if you were on a growth spurt. Things progressed hugely when the school moved from Cranmer Square to Shrewsbury Street. The Jean Crasher Block, new hall and library was built, and all the school was together, with the offices and staff rooms at the side of the hall. The pool is the same one still there. It had two little corrugated iron changing rooms. They used to empty it every three weeks, as there was no filtering system or chlorine, and when it was refilled it was absolutely freezing as it was fed from an artesian well. I was really skinny, and used to freeze my way through lifesaving practice - blue in the face for the rest of the day. The only sports offered were hockey, tennis, swimming, netball and athletics. Some of the rules were a bit suss even in those days. We were not allowed to ride down Rolleston Avenue on our bikes, but I got round this one as one of my closest friends father was house master at school house, so I would ride to her place and we would continue to school together - not that it did me much good!! If we wanted to go into town after school, our parents had to write a letter to Miss Crasher, which we put it in at the office and collected it, hopefully, signed, later that day.

The Prefects skulked around town each day, and every morning there was someone in trouble who had gone to town without permission. We were not even allowed to go with our parents. You were definitely not allowed to eat in uniform - like anywhere! And there were lots of snoops who reported us so if you wanted to buy a milkshake or even go into a shop you couldn't. If we were bad - then we received House marks, which lost one point for our House, or if you were worse, you got a conduct mark which lost three points for your House. These marks were read out each week at assembly, and the conduct mark girls had to stand up as their name was read. Three conduct marks in a term and you were suspended. One of the worst things I remember was each term at final assembly; the term average for each girl was read out by each class teacher. It was nerve wracking, and for some who didn't get good averages the whole school seemed to sigh - it was a terrible thing to do to people. There wasn't much positive affirmation going on - very little to build confidence - in facl virtually the opposite of what we try to achieve today. They gave out the red and green work bars, gym badges and deportment badges (whatever that was) - T c1lwaysseemed to get one of those. If you had long hair it had to either be in plaits to tie at the nape of the neck - never up high. If short, it had to be above your collar, you weren't allowed to use curlers or colour, and definitely not allowed to have it permed. You can imagine how glamorous it was -especially someone like me - skinny, all nobbly arms and legs and short dead straight hair. I don't know why they bothered stopping us from going down Rolleston Avenue - we were hardly a gorgeous lot. Chapel each morning in the gym was quite fun - there were great big doors that were ceremoniously pulled back to reveal the altar, and Miss Crasher in her very elegant and foreboding way took the service. Some of us had turns at playing the organ for Chapel - procession music for the school to come and go, and a hymn. Surprisingly they didn't seem to mind if we played something pop or jazzy for the recessional part, and it became a bit of a competition with some of us. Miss Crasher was Head Mistress for my entire schooling, and left the following year when Molly Mullan took over. 'Crow' was an amazing woman I thought - although I know now that not everyone felt the same way - well you wouldn't would you, if you were always in trouble - it was pretty easy

to break the rules. She was imposing, very upright and very elegant. Miss Wysocki and I visited her quite recently in her retirement home in Auckland. The woman who always seemed so tall and imposing to me was actually quite small, but her recall of girls and the importance of education for young women was as sharp as ever. Jill Kerr has recently interviewed her for the College history which will be published at the time of our Centenary in 2010. So a lot has changed - The Molly Mullan Wing was built in the 1970's followed by the Stephanie Young Wing. Julius House was rebuilt, and Kilburn refurbished. A new Chapel and Primary School was built. When I first joined the Board we developed the first Strategic Plan for the school, and began the development schedule which continues today. A number of properties needed to be bought to achieve the physical growth planned - in some cases buying a property then selling again to get the land we needed to square off the site. We set about fund-raising to make this happen - always a very difficult task in a girl's school. Since then, the Science block has been built, Jean Crasher refurbished, the Dance Studio built, Tonbridge refurbished for the Music Department, Kilburn again refurbished, Home Science Building rebuilt for the Student Support Centre, new tennis courts and a hockey turf constructed. There's always more to do, but this is the very nature of development in a school. My hope for the future is that as more of our Old Girls are gaining business success and independence, St Margaret's will achieve the financial support from its Alumni which has traditionally been the territory of Boy's Schools. While I was on the PTA, they were mooting a change of uniform - and everyone had a different opinion as to what it should look like. I suggested getting advice from a professional Barbara Lee, who designed the uniform you wear today, and who has now designed many uniforms throughout the country. This change met with quite a lot of hostility - there is still one old girl who dresses me down about it if she seems me anywhere. It really wasn't my fault - but I think you all look great in the uniform and we are very proud of it. There's much more I could say as I look back on my involvement with the school and address you for the last time. But the most important thing to me is not the buildings, but the people, and having our students set up to cope in a rapidly

changing world. We weren't nearly as exciting or confident as our students are today, and the reasons are quite obvious. But in saying that, many of my contemporaries have done extremely well imagine if we'd popped out of school like you. Schools like every other business, move with the times. My time would not suit yours, but I do feel, with the leadership you now have here and the constant focus on well-being, nurturing and development of students, you will look back on this time and appreciate how important family, friends, business associates, indeed all people are in achieving happiness in your life. You can expect to get back what you give, and often it's not what you say, but how you say it that makes the difference. Take time to think how you would feel at the other end of a situation, get the big picture, the philosophy right and I believe the rest looks after itself. Attending the Primary and Middle School Prizegivings in the last few days confirmed for me the importance of the values we hold at St Margaret's. Seeing how happy, valued, secure and confident the girls were and how well they achieve in this environment, made me very happy with the culture and atmosphere that has been created here at St Margaret's. We have several other Board Members finishing their terms on the Board this year. Mrs Jimmu Tothill, who as Old Girls' representative and their Former President, has given a lot to the school over many years. Thank you Jimmo for your involvement and for the great work you have done in bringing the Old Girls' organization closer to the school community. Mrs Valerie Moore who was appointed by Synod. Thank you Valerie for your input and pragmatic common sense around the board table. Four years ago I cajoled Dr Max Rosser to join the Board, and have appreciated his support and expertise over the time he has been with us - thank you Max. And even longer ago, I approached Dave McLernon to join our ranks, at which time he had no association with the school. Dave has been hugely active on the Board especially in managing and steering our projects and acting as my Deputy for the last few years. Thank you Dave, you will be missed. My thanks indeed to all members of the Trust Board, not just the present Board, but all I have worked with over the last 12 years. All give of their time and skills freely for the better of the College, and we are all richer indeed for the wonderful contribution they make. I have been very privileged to meet and work with some amazing people.

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To the wonderful staff who dedicate themselves to the girls and the philosophy of St Margaret's - a very heartfelt thank you for making this school so special, and a personal thanks for your friendship and support. James - Jim Scanlon, thank you for your continued support of the school and of Claudia - we all appreciate it, and I know this strength in the background makes all our jobs much easier. Bishop David - thank you so much for being there when I have needed your steady and pragmatic counsel. The continued support and the quiet strength you have offered me at times and the support of the school is much appreciated But it's time to say goodbye to my working relationship with the person who has made this school what it is today, Miss Wysocki. I have had the pleasure of working with the best Principal, whose guidance and dedication has made the biggest difference to this school in its entire history. She has created a place where individuality is encouraged and differences are celebrated. St Margaret's girls no longer have to conform as we did, because they have a Principal and staff who give everyone a chance in order to become clear thinking, independent, confident, young women. The huge value based on their emotional safety and pastoral care underpins everything - probably more than they understand right now. Claudia I can only say a huge thank you for what you have taught me, for the constant free and open communication we have had and for the privilege of working with you. And to our leavers - I feel a bit like one of you today - it's sort of sad, but we all know there are other things to move on to. You have all contributed to this school, as it, together with your home life, has given you the basics of what you need to become truly independent in this world. There are exciting times ahead for all of you - get out there and go for it and value the lessons in life you have gained while here. I shall follow the school with interest always and say thank you once again for what it has meant to me and my family. Pieter Stewart Chairman St Margaret's College 'Trust Board

Staff Notes

Staff Notes We welcomed some fantastic staff to our midst this year. In the Primary School Mrs Belinda Edmond assumed leadership for the year and Mrs Jo Clark, Ms Paulette Double and Miss Deborah Lean all made an impact in their classrooms with their students, the parents and in the staff room. This group integrated quickly with the other staff in the Primary School and very soon made their mark as a group of very special people. In the Secondary School we welcomed permanent staff Mrs Mary Davie, Mrs Angela Lidstone, Mrs Elizabeth MacDonald, Ms Jasmine Mahalm, Mrs Julie Seymour, Dr Douglas Stewart and relieving for the year Miss Tania Hawes, Ms Hiroe Kobayashi and Mrs Irene Wheal. Midyear we were sad to farewell Ms Sue Brydges-Jones, Head of Mathematics, but were very happy to welcome Mrs Carolyn Mutch. We have really valued each and every one. I am continually amazed at how competent our staff are. Everyone makes the most of the opportunity they are given and all are enthusiastic and dedicated. I have to sincerely thank the staff we have in every part of the school for this. They are warm, welcoming, open and eager to help new staff settle in. We also welcomed Mrs Jo Morrow and her family into the boarding house. The Julius girls have had a wonderful year with Mrs Morrow and we are indeed privileged to have her. Mrs Amanda Rutherford took up her position in the Old Girls' Office, a new innovation for them. Already, I know the Old Girls' Association will be appreciating her, as we do having her with us as part of our community. Our year started with much physical activity for some of us. The Staff Dragon Boat Team (Friends of St Margaret's) stepped up to the rigorous demands made of us by Mrs Sue

and Mr Rick Harlow. We were competitive! And in March we duly beat the field and won our section! Our Leader encouraged us hugely with much cheering and often appeared at practices. This awesome group of people hope to do it again in the future but will find it much harder without the Harlows for a year. Of course, none of us are really that competitive! Mr Mike Summerlee showed the true spirit of competition when he competed in the World Triathlon Champs in Queenstown at the end of the year with a broken bone in his foot. He insisted that the doctor could not possibly put it in a cast as it would interrupt his training! Ah well, he'll never be able to comment on the dedication of some of our sports teams and their training schedules, will he? Miss Chris Arthur was awarded a BNZ Badge of Gold Award for Outstanding Contributions to New Zealand Sport and we are very proud of her and congratulate her on the recognition that she has received. It is exceedingly well deserved and we all know and value the excellence she brings to our school sport. It can be said that the sign of a good school is the amount of professional development that it allows the staff to undertake. As an entire staff, we had a remarkable two days with Dr John Edwards and Mr Bill Martin as we began the process of revisiting the vision we had set ourselves a few years earlier. We were led through a series of questions which were continually refined and we worked as part of random teams to come up with amazingly common themes that would lead us into further research over the next three years. As the research continues, we feed back to each other and determine the next step we will take as a group. Ultimately we hope to present a set of strategies and practices that we believe, based on research, are imperative for our students to encompass in their time with us. Overall a new Strategic Plan will evolve from this. Exciting, demanding, challenging - all the things we expect for our students too! Sally and Leanne planned and celebrated their weddings this year and we have others to look forward to next year when Sarah and Ruve marry. Julie has had another baby and it is remarkable how she manages to appear so calm on the side of the netball court with her busy life. Conferences were mostly closer to home. The 1B Conference was held in Invercargill this year and while this did not seem as enticing as Australia, those who participated had a warm southern welcome in spite of the weather and enjoyed themselves immensely. Others went to a variety of

Staff Back Row:

Dr David Winter, Mr Brian Woods, Mr Terry Wood, Mr Mike Summerlee, Mr Douglas Stewart, Mr Adrian Badger, Mr Mike Greenslade,

Fifth Row:

Mrs Paula Vesty, Mrs Sue Harlow, Mrs Beatrix Parker Mrs Belinda Edmond, Miss Deborah Lean, Mrs Susan Fisher, Ms Anne Archer, Mrs Ngaire Carson, Mrs Mary Davie, Mrs Rae Fraser, Mrs Trudy Keys, Mrs Irene Wheal, Mrs Michele Callaghan, Mrs Jo Clarke, Mrs Jenny Jones, Dr Bryon Mann, Mr David Harris

Fourth Row:

Miss Jasmine Mahalm, Mrs Paula Sheldon, Mrs Jane Shand, Mrs Janette Strang, Miss Kristina Dodd, Miss Paula Chamberlain, Mrs Jane Mitchell,

Third Row:

Mrs Sally Pomeroy, Miss Nyomi Pollock, Mrs Hiroe Kobayashi, Mrs Kirstie McDonald, Miss Alison Rossiter, Mr Ray Deny, Mrs Tania Mc Vicar,

Miss Wendy McPhail, Mrs Julie Ardagh, Mr Murray Hemmingsen, Mrs Hilary Scandrett, Mrs Ann Boyce, Ms Leanne Chambers Miss Nadine Allen, Mrs Sue Ellis, Mrs Pam Harvey, Mrs Anthea Kitson, Mrs Janet Todd, Mrs Margaret Weiss Second Row:

Mrs Joanne Isles, Rev Peg Riley, Mrs Joanne Allan, Mrs Paulette Double, Mrs Shirley Smith, Mrs Elizabeth MacDonald, Ms Monica Vonesch,

Front Row:

Mrs Kathy Anderson, Miss Jill Kerr, Miss Stacey Rod, Mr Ken Beckman, Mrs Sue Oliver, Mrs Chris Wyeth, Miss Claudia Wysocki, Miss Chris Arthur, Mrs Marilyn Copland, Mr Grant Belcher, Miss Sue Brydges-Jones, Miss Linda Chong, Mrs Lyn Kennedy

Mrs Luba Roth, Mrs Linda Lightfoot, Mrs Robin Tiffen, Miss Ruve Crawford, Miss Amanda Lawrence, Mrs Gail Harris, Miss Chris Chambers

places around NZ for their Subject Conferences and a few were lucky enough to attend conferences in Singapore, Sydney and Brisbane. Who says that holidays are for resting! As a staff we have worked incredibly hard as we continue to implement changes in curriculum and assessment. There have been further training days for NCEA this year but these are at an end now. It has been great to complete the 1B course and hopefully the stress of continually creating new work will slow down by the end of next year and only smaller modifications and refinements will need to be made. As a staff we have a huge, healthy capacity to laugh at ourselves and enjoy each others company. Many of us were treated wel1 by our secret Easter Bunny for the week and the Mal1ard Awards every so often continue to delight us, as long as we are not the recipient! It is at these times that we see the hidden talents of many of our staff as some plan a major performance complete with props, power point presentations, imovies or background music. Finally, I wish to thank the Staff Support Committee for their wonderful innovations this year. The morning teas, particularly recently, have been gratefully received and kept our energy levels and spirits up as we neared the end of term. This culminated in a magnificent end of term celebration where we farewelled staff, presents were exchanged and finally we were taken on a well planned and entertaining Mystery Lunch Tour. We are really fortunate to belong to such a wonderful, dynamic staff room. Mrs Chris Wyeth Associate Principal

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Staff List 2003 Executive Principal Miss C Wysocki; MA (Hons), Dip Tchg

Associate Principal Mrs C Wyeth; BSc, Dip Tchg Student Co-ordinator

Management Team Ms M Copland; MA, DipTchg, LTCL Academic Co-ordinator Ms C Arthur; B.PhED, Dip Tchg School Co-ordinator Mr G Belcher; BA (Hons), DipTchg Staff Co-ordinator Mrs S Oliver; BEd, Dip Tchg Middle School Co-ordinator Mrs B Edmond; BEd, Dip Tchg + Primary School Co-ordinator

Business Manager Mr K Beckman; BA, Dip Bus & Adm

Development Director Mrs D James

Chaplains/Counsellors Rev. P Riley; BA, Dip Tchg Mr M Greenslade; BA, Dip T; M.Ed (Dist); Cert Couns

Careers Advisor Ms A Archer; MA (Hons), BEd, Dip Tchg

Deanof International Students Miss C Chambers; BA, CELTA, Dip Tchg

Staff Mrs J Allan; BHSc, B Theol; English Miss N Allen; BA, Dip Tchg; History Mrs J Ardagh; BA, ATCL, Dip Tchg; Middle School* Mrs K Anderson; BA, BFA, Dip Tchg; HOD Art Mr G Belcher; BA (Hons), Dip Tchg; HOD Geography /Social Science

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Ms S Brydges-Jones; BA, Grad.Dip.Mgt, Dip Tchg; HOD Mathematics Mrs M Callaghan; Adv. Dip Tchg, ATCL, LTCL;Primary Year 3 Mrs N Carson; BSc, Dip Tchg; Science, Chemistry, Associate HOD Science Miss L Chambers; BEd, Dip Tchg; Physical Education Miss L Chong; BPhEd, Dip Tchg; HOD Physical Education Mrs J Clarke; BEd, Dip Tchg; Primary Year 2 Miss R Crawford; BFA, Dip Tchg; Art, Design Mrs J Ditford; BA, Dip Tchg; Japanese* Mrs P Double; Dip Tchg; Primary Year 5 Mrs S Ellis; Dip Tchg; Science, Technology, Mathematics Mrs S Fazio-Smith; BA, Dip Tchg; Geography, Social Studies* Mrs S Fisher; Dip Tchg; Primary Year 1 Mrs R Fraser; BA, Dip Tchg; Middle School Year 7, Science Y7 Mrs M Giblot Ducray; BA (Hons), Higher Dip Tchg; ESOL Mr M Green; BSc (Math), Dip. App.Sc* (Meteorology) Dip Tchg; Mathematics Mrs S Harlow; BTchLn, Dip Tchg; Health Education/Lifeskills Ms P Harvey; BA, Dip Tchg; Learning Support Co-ordinator Ms T Hawes; BA, Dip Tchg; English+ Mr M Hemmingsen; DipT.Ed, Dip Tchg; Graphics Ms P Henriksen; Dip Tchg; HOD Food Technology Mrs I R Jones; MA (Hons), Dip Tchg; Mathematics* Mrs L Kennedy; BA, Dip Tchg; HOD English Miss J Kerr; MusB, LTCL, LRSM, ACert CM, Hon GCM, Dip Tchg; AIRMT; HOD Music Mrs T Keys; NZBE, Dip Tchg, Dip Business Studies; Business Studies, Economics Mrs N Kilpatrick; BA, Dip Tchg; Associate HOD English Mrs H Kobayashi; BA, Dip Tchg; Japanese Mrs J Laney; BA, Dip PE, PG Dip Vit/Oen; Fitness Co-ordinator Miss D Lean; B.Tchg; Primary Year 4 Mrs A Lidstone; BSc (Hons), Dip Tchg; Mathematics*+ Mrs L Lightfoot; Comm Teachers Cert, Dip Tchg, Dip Info Tech in Ed; HOD Business Studies Mrs E MacDonald; BA (Hons), Dip Tchg; English Miss J Mahalm; BSc (Hons), Dip Tchg; Chemistry /Biology Dr B Mann; BA, BSc (Hons), PhD, FNZIP; Physics Mde M Marshall; BA, BAC CAT; French* Rev K McDonald; Dip Tchg; LTh, Middle School Year 8 Ms T Minns; LTCL; Drama* Mrs H Newman; BA, Dip Tchg; Classics/ Art History* Ms C Rayward; BA (Hons), Dip Tchg; English* Ms S Rod; BSc, Dip Tchg; HOD Science Ms A Rossiter; Dip Tchg; Dance*

Mrs L Roth; BA, Dip Tchg; Chinese, French Mrs H Scandrett; Dip HSc, Dip Tchg; Science, Technology Mrs J Seymour; BEd, Dip Tchg (PE); Health/Netball Mrs Jan Shand; B Ph Ed, Dip Tchg; Dance* Mrs Jane Shand; BA, Dip Tchg; English* Mrs P Sheldon; Dip Tchg; Primary Year 6 Mrs S Smith; Dip Tchg; Middle School Year 7 Mrs R Spiers; Dip Tchg, RAD Teachers; Drama* Dr D Stewart; BSc, PhD, Dip Tchg; Physics/Mathematics*+ Mrs J Strang; BA, Dip Tchg; Mathematics Mr M Summerlee; BSc (Hons), Dip Tchg; Biology,Science Mrs R Tiffen; BE (Hons), Dip Tchg; Associate HOD Mathematics Mrs J Todd; BFA, Dip Tchg; Art Mrs P Vesty; BSc (Northern Arizona University); Physical Education Mrs Y Wed lake; MA, Dip Tchg; Spanish* Mde M Weiss; MA, Dip Tchg, DipTheo (Hons) Strasbourg; French Ms G West; MA, Dip Tchg; Photography Mrs I Wheal; BSc, Dip Tchg; Mathematics + Dr D Winter; BSc(Hons), PhD, Dip Tchg; Chemistry, Science Mr T Wood; ATC, Dip Tchg, NZCB; Graphics, Technology Mr B Woods; NZCB, Dip BStds, Dip Tchg, NDBE, Cert Mgt; Economics, Accounting, Technology

Computer/Technology Technician Mr L Keane

Science Technician Mrs J Isles; NZCS, Qualified Technician's Certificate

Learning Support Miss K Henson Mrs J Mitchell Mrs A Smith Mrs B Steven; Higher Dip Tchg, Dip STN Mrs S Wayman

Coaching Co-ordinator Mrs M Davie

Library Mrs D White; ALAA; Librarian Miss J Barkus; Library Assistant

AfterSchool Care/Holiday Programme

Administration Office

Catering Staff

Bridget Hart

Miss W McPhail Mrs A Kitson Miss N Pollock Miss S Green

I am fortunate indeed and most grateful to have not only the fantastic support of Claudia and the Board but to also have it from my entire Catering Staff as we endeavour to set the benchmark for all other College and School Caterers to look to. This is a standard for which the Catering Team, as a whole, work extremely hard to achieve and for all to take pride in. A special mention of Paula Chamberlain and Julie Balkenende who always go the extra mile, give support and show passion for what we do, without your incredible work ethics my job would be much harder. Thank you to one and all. 2003 has been a very busy and productive year for us, both in general and incorporated. We have introduced a few new innovations including the Staff Take Home Meals, the Combo Style lunches for the Junior School, the introduction of a 20 plus variety salad bar complimenting our boarders' evening meal (which ensures all our boarders, whatever age or nationality, have a wide choice of foods to select from that are healthy and very nutritious) and also the introduction of Catering for Private Functions and Events outside the School Community. I hope to expand on this last innovation next year to ensure that the fantastic catering facility that we have is being fully utilised and any chance of extra revenue for the collegP is captured. In looking forward to next year, I am positive the new equipment and the new renovations of the cafeteria system will benefit both our boarders and day students along with the introduction of a boarders' catering committee. An information pamphlet will be available at the start of Term One 2004. New boarders, especially, will find it easier to understand the new systems, know exactly what foods are available in their daily cafeteria allowance and all will be able to make calculated and informed choices. Thank you to all the staff and students who have co-operated with, assisted and supported the catering staff and myself throughout the year. All of you have, once again, made another year here at St Margaret's fulfilling and memorable and to all the boarders, it has been a pleasure.

Speech andDrama Mrs T Minns; LTCL Mrs R Spiers; LTCL

Music Staff Cello: Miss A Harris; FTCL, LRSM, AIRMT* Piano: Mrs M Gutsell; Mus B, Dip Tchg, AIRMT* Mrs K Jones; LTCL, AIRMT* Ms Y Ku; M Mus (Dist) B Mus (Hons) Adv Cert, AIRMT* Mrs M E Lovell; Mus B, LTCL, AMusTCL, AIRMT* Mrs J Rolofsma; LTCL, AIRMT* Piano and Keyboard: Mrs D Tovey* Oboe: Mrs W S Coxon; GWCMD, Dip Mus, LTCL,PGCE* Flute: Mrs D Russell; BA, LTCL, DipLibSch, AIRMT* Clarinet & Saxophone: Mr G de Lacey; BMus, LTCL, Dip Tchg, AIRMT* Mrs C Oliver; LTCL, Cert. Jazz(Polytechnic) * Violin & Viola: Ms P Mills; Dip Exec.Mus* Cello: Mrs J Davey; Mus B, LRSM, AIRMT* Trumpet: Mr D Gallaher* Guitar: Mrs M Wells* Voice: Mrs J Hewson; MA(Hons), LTCL, LRSM, Dip Tchg*

- PA to Executive Principal - Office Manager - School Secretary - Receptionist

Business/Accounts Office Mrs C Wilson Mrs A Boyce Mrs C Laughton

- Assistant to Business Manager

Development Office Miss S Webster

- Secretary

OldGirls'Association Mrs A Rutherford

- Secretary

Boarding School Staff Mrs J Morrow Mrs J Jones Mrs B Parker Mrs L Paul Mrs R Ansell Ms D Perkins

- Manager, Julius House - Manager, Kilburn House - School Nurse

- Catering Manager

Maintenance Staff Mr D Harris Mr R Derry Mr A Badger Mrs S Jarden

- Caretaker - Cleaning Supervisor

+ Denotes long-term reliever for 2003

Othermusicstaff2003 Mr M. Lennox; FTCL, TTC, AIRMT (Senior Orchestra) Miss A. Lawrence; Mus B, Cert Jazz Perf., Dip Tchg. Ms R. Emeleus; Mus B (Hons), LTCL, Dip. Tchg.

Di Perkins Catering Manager

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Old Girls' Association President's report 2003 was an exciting year for us! The Old Girls' Association is now housed in the school and our daily involvement with the Business and Development offices has been extremely successful. We really feel part of the St Margaret's family and being on site has made a huge difference for the accessibility for Old Girls' to the Association. We now form part of the school website, which enables our Old Girls' to keep up to date with all aspects of the school community. This along with email and a phone listing with the school has certainly brought us into the technology age. During March, every member of the Association received a copy of the Association's annual publication 'Evergreen' outlining both forthcoming and past events, with news of both Old Girls' and the College. This also included Branch News from across the country. We continue to fund two scholarships for daughters/ grandaughters of Old Girls' who would otherwise not be able to attend St Margaret's College. Functions in Christchurch have been well attended this year with a Golf tournament and Bridge luncheon both having large numbers attending. This year, St Margaret's won the annual Janet Starry tennis tournament held between Rangi Ruru, St Andrew's College and Christ's College. The Noelene Melroy bowls tournament was also held on the same evening. The 'Cranmer Squares' lunch had over 100 women attending and everyone enjoyed our extremely entertaining after lunch speaker and fellow Old Girl, Elizabeth Moody. A fund raising Dinner in July, was great fun with Old Girls', Julie Seymour as after Dinner speaker and Rosemary Smart as MC, providing great entertainment during the evening. Girls from the school dance club made the evening a special one, by performing for us.

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The Annual reunion weekend was held over the first weekend in November with 220 Old Girls' attending various functions, culminating in our Old Girls' Chapel service and AGM. The weekend was filled with much hilarity and reminiscing for the 20, 30, 40, SOand 60 year on groups. These reunions not only provide an opportunity for past pupils to get together but also for many it is a chance to revisit the school often, for the first time since leaving. Our Annual Chapel service, was a time for reflection at the end of a busy weekend and many Old Girls' commented on what a beautiful service this was. This was followed by our AGM and the election of officers and committee for 2004. The reunion weekend also saw the beginning of fundraising ventures for the new planned Art Centre at the school. The Old Girls' will be fully supporting the school in their fundraising ventures and it is envisaged that an Old Girls' atrium will form an integral part of this building. The Annual School Leavers' Ball was held early in December and hosted by the Association. This is always a fantastic evening and a wonderful way to welcome the school Leavers to the Old Girls' Association. During the evening, the Leavers are presented to the Warden, The Right Reverend Dr David Coles, the Executive Principal, Miss Claudia Wysocki, and the Association President. The Association continues to strive to keep Old Girls' in touch with each other and to support the school in every way possible. 2003 has been a great year and I am sure 2004 will be even better! Anne Zwart President

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Penny Dalziel (Wendy Carr), Jessica Astor (Sarah TrengroveJ, Harriet Hamilton (Victoria HisemanJ, Phoebe Brooks, Caroline Crutchley (Anne Lemon), Josephine Powell-Thomas (Anna Thomas), Kirsty Stewart (Dorothy McLean) (Nola Vile) Emma Burtt (Vicki McGregor), Sophie Pinckney (Susannah Latter, Anne Oliver), Sachi Cormack-Semple, (Gillian Cormack) Anna Stace (Nichola Murray). (Alison Croft), Amy Satterthwaite (Sue Osborne, Nerolie JannanJ, Natalie Gibson (Melanie Chamberlain, Jocelyn Gill), Kate Dirkzwager (Helen Dallison), Annabelle Pierce (Suzanne Stevenson, Daphne Robinson), Sophie Wigley (Sally Nurse), Olivia Marlow (Maryanne Stemmer, Patricia Stevens) Katie Thomas (Bridget LarnderJ, Nicola Shaw (Marie Morris), Julia Guthrey (Rosalind Newman), Frances Guthrey (Louise Phillips), Madeline McKay (Charlotte TrengroveJ, Virginia Barnett (Rebecca Pears), Sarah Watson (Pamela Hammett), Katie Vink (Jane Meikle), Samara Davie (Mary Gibson), Emma Dewhirst (Catherine Robinson), Caroline Moody (Anne Taylor), Rebecca Wadworth (Kathryn Burgin) Ellen McDonald (Marion Maguire), Anna Taylor (Sarah Bush, Nan Jennings), Hahna Retallick-Brown (Kathryn RetallickJ, Anna Mclachlan (Deborah Chambers), Rebecca Craigie (June PallotJ, Jennifer Turnbull (Wendy Fox), Genevieve Hegarty (Priscilla Winter), Caitlin Craigie (June PallotJ, Nicole Matheson (Maureen Joy Fraser), Harriet Daley (Marylyn Chamberlain), Clara Wells (Karen Chandler), Emma Matson (Karen James), Gabrielle Hegarty (Priscilla Winter) Amelia Aitken (Penelope Harris), Harriett Smith (Karen Davison), Charlotte Baddeley (Catherine Patterson), Virginia Matson (Karen James), Heidi Schout, Belinda Howarth (Ann Wood), Emily Smart (Rosemary Wilson, FRANCES TEMPLEMAN), Annabelle Roake (Nicola Beckett), Kate Taylor (Sarah Bush, Nan Jennings), Emily Watson (Pamela Hammett), Emma Fechney (Annabelle Hobbs), Charlotte Henley (Jacky Mercer), Annabelle Matson (Karen James), Anna Marshall (Diana de Lambert), Elizabeth Guthrey (Rosalind Newman) Paris Frost (Shelley Panel), Emma Glasson (Jennifer MouldeyJ, Johanna King (Rachel Burt, Eleanor Coe), Eloise Hegarty (Priscilla Winter), Lucy Dewhirst (CatherineRobinsonJ, Megan Vincent (Valerie Winter), Georgina Gray (Sarah Collins), (Bet Godfrey). Katie Vilsbaek (Sally Elder, Joan Chapman). Sara Satterthwaite (Sue Osborne, Nerolie Jarman) Alexandra Batten (Rosemary Beckett), Rachel Gardner (Jennifer Bird), Amelia Dalman (Sarah Hannah), Cordelia Daley (Marylyn Chamberlain)

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InternationalClub Living inJapan Last year I spent 9 months living and studying in Japan. I was completely immersed in the culture, and came home with a love of Japanese, and perhaps a little obsession, or so I am told from everyone who knows me well. I stayed in Tokyo, and was fortunate enough to live with a host family just 40 minutes by train from school. The people in my class who lived outside Tokyo had to travel for over an hour. So many people caught the trains in the morning that they folded up the seats in some carriages to allow for more standing space. Everyone is packed in like sardines, and sometimes a man has to come and push people on so the doors shut. I was fortunate enough not to have any awful encounters with dodgy old men. If a carriage was full when it pulled into the station, you had to run to the next door, hoping to get on before the doors shut. I remember seeing people caught in the train doors, which I discovered are very hard to pull open, when I tried to get my school bag out once. My first day of school in Japan was a huge culture shock. Like most Japanese high schools, there was no assembly hall. The students all had to stand in straight lines, in the gym in their classes, all an arms length away from each other. I had to stand on the stage and say a pre-written speech in Japanese. Having passed only School Cert, my knowledge of Japanese was limited, and my pronunciation was even worse. I also said the whole speech in English as well, so I think the students were very bored. I remember several assemblies in the gym, possibly one a month, before school, and at the beginning and end of every term. The gym was not air conditioned or heated, so some of the assemblies were not very pleasant. School life also involved cleaning everyday, and you will all be horrified to know this also involves cleaning the toilets. In Japan festivals and public holidays are numerous. I watched a display of ban odori. People do this dance in the summer to welcome back the spirit of their ancestors. At school we had several cultural and sporting days. The following day was always a public holiday to recover, and there are 22 national holidays, so I don't remember many full weeks at school. I loved the Japanese culture and I learnt many different traditional activities, such as tea ceremony, calligraphy and Japanese dancing. I also travelled around Japan, with my host family and school. I saw so many temples that they all started to look the same, and I have eaten heaps of rice. I spent a

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week travelling around Kyushu, the bottom island of Japan, with my year group. We went to Nagasaki, and saw the peace park and atomic bomb museum. A statue in the park, shows a man whose outstretched arm is pointing to the sky, as a warning against the threat of atomic bombs. His other arm is sideways, symbolising peace, and his eyes are shut in prayer. One leg is folded up in a traditional meditation pose. We also made 1000 paper cranes symbolising peace, and hung them in a hut beside the statue. In the museum the survivors' stories were told, with English translation, which were very moving to read. There was also a helmet, with the remains of the wearer's skull still inside. My host family consisted of an older sister, 18, and a brother 27, who still lived at home because he could not afford to live in his own house. There was also a mother and father, and my host mothers parents lived downstairs. Although this living arrangement is tradition, lots of families now choose to live away from their parents because often the partner doesn't get along with their inlaws. The land that they lived on had been in the family for several generations. The grandfather had lived there since he was born, of course in a different house. The cost of living in Japan is very high. The driving age is 18, so my host sister got her licence in the summer holidays. This involved simulations, and driving on practice roads in front of the driving school. It cost the equivalent of NZ$5000, which is why there are lots of Japanese people who can't drive. I have window shopped in the Ginza department stores, been to Tokyo Disneyland and climbed Tokyo tower, which is really just a rip-off of the Eiffel tower, and lots more. The thing I loved about Japan and especially Tokyo the most was the way culture is mixed with westernisation. Amongst the rush of people in a train station sits an old lady in a kimono, still in yesteryear, hidden behind the skyscrapers of Shinjuku, an isolated and hidden temple. One day I saw a Buddhist monk, talking on his cellphone. Tako truly is where east meets west. Gabrielle Hegarty, Year 13

Nepal Take a map of the South Island and turn it horizontal. Imagine - jungle along the bottom edge, elephants, rhinos and tigers. Through the center are fertile valleys with bananas, rice and corn. Along the back you see low hills building to huge soaring mountains -The Himalayas. 23.5 million people - that's the physical side of Nepal. It is one of the poorest countries in the world.

Kathmandu is in the middle - a city that has your senses reeling with beautiful bright colours and architecture that still reminds you of the middle ages. The Smells - water is scarce, there are problems with waste products and what to do with them. Noise - bells on rickshaws, horns on buses, motorcycles and masses of people. The people are amazingly tolerant and very diverse in their religious beliefs. They have learned to live together and in distance from Kathmandu. The high Himalayas: Kachenjunga, Ama Dablam, K2 and Mount Everest. We lift our eyes and see the Port Hills - you have to lift your eyes higher again to see the Himalayas. People believed gods lived in the mountains but not many ventured towards them. Fifty years ago, into this country came a group of British climbers with two New Zealanders: George Lowe and Edmond Hillary. They traveled to the bottom of the hills, the end of the road and began walking along tracks, some narrow but usually as wide as our footpaths. Tracks which are like our motorways. Whether you're rich or poor, walking along them is the only way of getting anywhere. The mountains are like the ridges on a piano accordian. They formed when the land masses were pushed together. You start the morning looking up at a ridge - zigzagging up it to have lunch on the top, then zigzagging down into the next valley to sleep. For the mountaineers this continued for days, weeks, all the time getting higher, crossing fast flowing rivers, passing the local people, seeing how they lived, eating with them, watching the children playing. It took the climbing party three months to complete the climb of Mount Everest.

During that time special friendships were formed between people of very different cultures. People who had to depend on each other's skills, strengths and personalities to help survive the treacherous climbing conditions. The long days and nights when they were living together in tents in the snow. Many stories have been told, filmed and written of the first ascent of Mount Everest, Sir Edmond's knighthood and of his subsequent adventures across Antarctica. And there the story could have stopped. He was a hero. He had been where no other person had. He had been honoured by the Queen. He was a 'sort after' person. But no ............ Sir Edmond travelled back to the Himalayas on further climbing expeditions, often meeting and working with the same people, ' the Sherpas'. People he grew more and more to respect and become friends of. He had gained a great deal from their support in mountaineering and so he asked them one day what was the one thing they most needed in these mountains and an old Sherpa sc1icl: "Our children have eyes, but they are still blind." They asked him for a school. Sir Edmond came home to Auckland and gathered his friends around him. His climbing friends, people he'd come to know well, family members, his brother Rex was a builder, and there was an engineer and a doctor. Together around the kitchen table with their children playing on the floor they planned how to do it. No airstrips, no roads, no electricity. Everything had to be carried in or made there. The Himalayan Trust began. There are many forms of aid. Sir Edmund has always believed in empowering the people. He has listened to the Sherpas, the people of the Solu Khumbu tell him what they need, how they themselves can help towards it, and he has managed through the years to provide it. 27 schools 3 airstrips Forestry programmes 2 hospitals Bridges, pipelines a National Park a teacher-training programme scholarships for children and adults to study in Nepal and New Zealand Over fifty years the children who were in that first Trust school have become airline pilots, managed forestry

programmes, become businessmen, nurses and now there is a Sherpa doctor managing their own hospital. But most of all the majority have become parents. Parents who can see the benefits of education for their children. He has helped to open the eyes of the children so they could have a choice in the way they spend their lives. Working in the third world country is not without its costs. Sir Edmond had to face the huge grief of losing his wife and youngest daughter in an air accident. A grief that was shared deeply by the Sherpas, whom they had come to know. He would say that continuing to work and be with the people who knew him so well helped him through this time. He became a hero to the people of Nepal - his consistency and support has never let them down. In a similar way, his work, his adventures and involvement has opened the eyes of many people. I have been privileged to spend four of the last six Christmas holidays working in the Solu Khumbu alongside other New Zealanders and Nepali trainers. Working with teachers from 65 schools who have had little or no teacher training. Being constantly amazed and humbled by the strength of these people. Believe it or not, as I'm teaching my maths lessons over here, I often think of you guys. The things you enjoy, the way you like to learn are no different. Last Christmas I had great fun teaching folk dances to 1SO teachers in the snow, looking at ways of making music with our bodies when you haven't got instruments and hearing the exclamations when teachers looked through microscopes at their hair and blood for the first time. Microscopes that had made their way from St Margaret's across to Nepal and are now being used in the secondary schools over there. I know there are many people like me who recognize that Sir Edmond has enriched their lives through the links he has built. SOyears have passed. He is 83 years old - almost 84. He is an old man. You see him on television. He is stooped, his face is craggy, he has trouble hearing. His body won't allow him to go into the mountains of the Himalayas anymore. The air is too thin for him to breathe. But if you stood beside him you would see how big and tall he is, and if you looked into his eyes and listened you would hear him still listening to and supporting his friends of SO years, the Sherpas. They call him Burra Sahib - big in stature, big in heart. His life is still full of challenges. Nepal is a place I know many of you will travel to one day. You will walk the tracks to the mountains and you will meet

and learn about the hospitality of the Sherpa people. You will see the results of his lifelong commitment and you will be proud to say " I'm a New Zealander - like Sir Edmond Hillary". In Kathmandu it is four o'clock in the morning. Sir Edmond and Lady June will be asleep. Surprisingly, this huge, noisy city will just about be totally quiet. In a couple of hours they will be given the traditional cup of tea to start the day, 29 May 2003. SOyears to the day he began a new journey to the top of Everest. SOyears to the day he began a new journey with the people of Nepal. It will be a day of festivities, of media, but most importantly a time of being with his old friends. Friends who have traveled from around the world and out from the mountains of Solu Khumbu to be with him. I hope he has a wonderful time. Mrs Janette Strang

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International Club Louisa Bradley, Michelle An, Brenda Lee, Patricia Kang'ethe, Esther Chen-Green, Hee-Sang Hwang, Karnvara Suchitta, Siprapha Siriwattanachareonchai, Jeong-ah Noh Mrs Hiroe Kobayashi, Ms Anne Archer. Yujae Jung, Jane Cockburn, Chen Hsu, Sophia Kwon, Marjorie Wong, Bora Kwon, Miss Nadine Allen, Mrs Rae Fraser Siranwl OnSri, Juthamas Sukumvitaya, Pimsai Rasananda, Linda Park, Khunita Khemarangsan, Petrea Parkhill, Gabrielle Hegarty, Sireedhorn OnSri, Thanruthai Chinruksa, Jennifer Lee, Marsha Taaffe Helena Schwertheim, Angwara Charuwatkul, Marie Jones, Chiaki Tanizaki, Lai-i Lee. Mrs Luba Roth, Alissa Apaitan, Rina Soetanto, Saane Kolo, Natsuki Taira Sabrina Lee, Charlotte Hemens, Lauren Hemens

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Environmental Committee Alexandra Watson, Sacha Healey, Kate Bremner, Amy Barbara, Rachel Heta Shae Morris, Gabrielle Hegarty, Natasha Barnes, Zue Rattray, Rebecca Knight

Primary School Committee Adair Bailey, Phoebe Brooks, Josephine Powell-Thomas, TessHoward Lauren Ensor, Jenna Graters, Georgie Meredith, Johanna Riley, Emma Reardon Samantha Knowles, Alexandra Watson, Jessica Bell, Charlotte Baxter, Charlotte O'Keefe, Irene Wong

Committee Reports

The social environment at St Margaret's is culturally diverse with a strong International Club. Gabrielle Hegarty, after spending last year in Japan, was especially involved with the club and recently arranged for girls to go out collecting for Save the Children - which was a huge success. The Environment Committee has focused mainly on specific parts of the environment, including Miss Wysocki's personal favourite - rubbish. 2003 has been a successful and very enjoyable year for everyone.

This year with the environment being a prefect position for the first time, has allowed the committee to grow, organise and be involved in many awesome things happening in and around the school. Zoe and I began the year at the Prefects Camp with many ideas of how we could improve the schools physical and social environment. We found out that the rest Natasha Barnes of our committee were also really enthusiastic and ready to start. However, because Year 13 is so busy and we all have a lot of other commitments, we decided to focus on a couple of Primary School Committee really important yet fun things to do. The introduction of the Primary School Prefects Committee Our focus at the beginning of the year was on SADD, Students Against Drink or Drug Driving. As this is a program in 2003 has allowed more interactions between the senior and that is run by young people for young people, we thought the junior students of St Margaret's College. Throughout the year many fun activities have been message was one that was really important to spread around organised for the younger girls. Both the older students and school. At the beginning of the year Mychelle, Zoe, Shae and myself went to the Christchurch SADD conference, where we younger students have enjoyed getting to know each other, met students from other schools and were able to talk about working and having fun together. We started off the year by organising a student Mac Attack, ways to promote the messages within our own school. We this was a trip to the Merivale McDonalds for Years three and held a SADD week at St Margaret's with the focus being on the assembly where Mike Smith, a traffic officer, informed us four. This was a very successful event to start the year off. As Easter approached we thought it would be a great idea all of the realities of driving drunk - not necessarily injury or death but what happens at check points as well. This was a to have an Easter Egg hunt. The primary students worked in really great opportunity for all of the committee to be involved. groups of four with a senior student. Together they adventured Although the message is a serious one, we thought we around the school grounds trying to solve the clues. Eventually would do something fun as well, so we held a House jelly these clues led them to their surprise, a big chocolate Easter eating competition. As you can expect there was a 'small' egg. The Year one and two students were involved in a separate amount of mess created, and all of the houses pretty much hunt. They searched for little marshmallow eggs in the lost (despite some very valiant effort by some of the Year 13's) ! Boarding House garden. The Big Easter Egg hunt was beneficial Given the current international situation, including the war as the younger students learnt that they needed to work together against terrorism, we thought we would make the school aware and develop co-operation skills. To solve the clues, the students of what was happening by having a mufti day with a theme of had to listen to each other. In Term Three we went on a quest for primary school talent peace. It seems we were transformed back to the sixties and by hosting a talent competition. This was a fantastic occasion seventies with some great hippie outfits. This provided the committee with funds which have been left for next years with a huge variety of talent on display. There were lip syncs, Environment Committee to use so that they can continue on musical instruments and plays. Some students performed in groups, others in pairs or singles. The Talent Quest was not with what we have started. During Term 2 the committee went out for dinner. This only designed to find the most talented primary students, but gave us a good opportunity to get to know each other better also to help all those who entered, gain courage and confidence and come up with ways that we can help the school. We performing in front of their peers and older students. For the mooted ideas like painting a mural on the wall near the students who entered as a group, it was great to see how they had worked together to produce their final play or song. swimming pool, which is now being done by the intermediate To finish the year off we gave the Year five and six students school.

a challenge. This was to come up with a new Father Christmas costume made entirely out of newspaper and sellotape. There were many interesting features and designs amongst the costumes. For the younger students it was time for them to show off their artistic flare. We provided them with cards, paint and glitter, to allow them to be as creative as they chose to be. All these activities that have taken place throughout the year have, not only been lots of fun for both the older students and the younger students, but it has helped the primary students to become more confident around older students. By organising these events the senior students have learnt about the procedure that must be carried out to ensure the activity runs smoothly and safely. We have also learnt how important social skills are, and that we must be able to interact with all age groups including those many years younger than ourselves. We have really enjoyed this year working and getting to know the younger girls, it has been an awesome experience. Good luck for the future primary school girls, and to the Primary School Prefects of 2004, have a great year .

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PR Committee Penny Clark-Hall, Hannah Maher, Georgina Lewis, Victoria Sumner, Sachi Cormack-Semple, Alisaundre van Ammers, Sophie Pinckney Zoe Rattray, Prudence Johnstone, Katie Vink, Leilani Krans, Kate Jones, Emily Ac/and, Kirsten Peters RebeccaCalwell, Gabrielle Hegarty, Felicity Johnson, Stephanie Young, Millie Austin, Alice Rodwell, Anna Taylor, Sarah Ash Sarah Rhodes, Sophie McLernon, Emma Matson, Georgina East, Jessica Astor, Vanessa Hartnell, Ellen McDonald

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Peer Support .JessicaAstor, Sara Bowden, .Josephine Powell-Thomas, Charlotte Baxter, Adair Bailey, Jacqueline Lee, Natalie Gibson Sophie Wigley, Sacha Healey, Prudence Johnstone, Rachel Prankerd, Kate Jones, Leilani Krans, Emily Ac/and, Stephanie Young Na-Rang Jung, Lauren Ensor, Alice Rodwell, Rebecca Craigie, Kate Sinclair, Rachel Heta, Vanessa Hartnell, RebeccaKnight, Sarah Rhodes

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Middle School Committee Leilani Krans. Kate Jones, Na-Rang Jung, RebeccaKnight Samantha Lovie, Kate Sinclair, RebeccaCraigie, QianYi Chuah

Committee Reports

'Pacifica' Art Year 1

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'Pacifica' Art Parent Evening

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Year I Mrs Susan Fisher Madison Bould, Sabrina Lee Lucy Dallyn, Hannah Chamberlain, Ashleigh Miles

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Year2 Lauren Duke, Mrs Jo Clarke, Samantha Haywood Bre-anne McDonald, Alexandra Leck, Phoebe Steele, Kimberley Wood Claudia Mills, Catherine Kemp, Shannon Brien, Philippa Cross, Terian Le Compte

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Mrs Michele Callaghan, Michele Ducray, Debumh Chen-Green, Annabelle Henton, Charlotte Hemens Franca Simmons, Caitlin Yee,Helen Vincent, Lauren Hemens Taylor Alexander, Rosy Hogben, Brittany Halligan, Jessica Land, Georgia Blacklaws

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Soojin Lee, Brittany 'Tyson,Georgina Limmer, Katie Wilkinson, Renee Stewart, Sarah Feary, Mrs Paulette Double Paris Frost, Nicole Cousins, Ashleigh Kumar, Madison Crowe, Charlotte Jackson, Joanna Duncan Annalise Haywood, Laura Tomlinson, Meisha Booth, Alice Fairley, Coutney Chamberlain, Kimberley MacKay-Wallace, Cordelia Daley

We welcomed several new members of staff into the Primary School at the beginning of 2003. Mrs Jo Clark, Year 2, Miss Deborah Lean, Year 4, Mrs Paulette Double, Year 5, and myself as the Primary Co-ordinator. All the new staff were eased into their various roles by the wonderful support and vast knowledge of the existing staff. This year we have introduced new initiatives into the Primary School calendar as well as continuing with the traditional aspects that make the culture of the Primary School such a special place to be and learn. Highlights have included our Multicultural Art Exhibition, Social Studies Expo and Learning Drama, Grandparents Day, Drama in Action, Dance Presentation, Kids in Town and several sporting events throughout the year. The girls have been treated to wonderful activities such as treasure hunts, talent shows, card making and technology challenges, arranged by a very well organised and supportive Year 13 Primary Committee. The staff have been very involved in the introduction of the Early Numeracy Project and have been amazed by the way in which the children have embraced the challenges of the programme which has asked them to think about mathematics in new ways, teaching the knowledge of mathematics alongside mental strategies. Staff will continue to develop the programmes of work in numeracy in 2004. The introduction of the Primary Achiever and art boards for displaying of classroom work around the Primary School have given opportunities for children to be recognised for their achievements and success. The girls have continued to amaze and inspire staff with their high levels of achievement on the sporting field, in the arts , academically and in their pursuit of personal excellence. They are truly a remarkable group of children. Belinda Edmond Primary Co-ordinator

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Calista Fung, Diana Chen, Miss Deborah Lean Victoria Livingstone, Amanda Liddell, Emily Street

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Mrs Paula Sheldon, Aimee Mills, Maximiliane Diesenberg, Heidi Schout, Megan Vincent, Sue Park, Emma Leary Jessica Benton, Alice Williams, Emily O'Brien, Natalie Hughes, Emma Champ, Chelsea Robinson Jessica McConnell, Angela Kim, Brooke Bishop, Alexandra Bond, Melissa McGuinn, Holly Caird, Josephine Gallagher

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Primary Prize Giving List 2003 Sports Champions ~ Athletics 8 years Runner Up Champion Charlotte and Lauren Hemens 8 years Riach Championship Cup Michele Ducray 9 years Runner Up Champion Renee Stewart 9 years Hollis Championship Cup Soojin Lee 10 years Runner Up Champion Kate Wilkinson 10 years Cameron Smith Championship Cup Chelsea Robinson Primary Sports Participant of the Year Heidi Schout

Academic Prizes Workbars for Term 4 Red Workbar for Achievement Lauren Duke Emma Learey Soojin Lee Green Workbar for Effort Philippa Cross Caitlin Yee Rosy Hogben Madison Crowe Paris Frost Georgina Limmer Josephine Gallagher

Year 5 Mrs Double Special prize for friendliness and excellent manners Cordelia Daley Class prize for academic effort and achievement Alice Fairley Year 6 Mrs Sheldon Special prize for care and compassion Megan Vincent Class prize for achievement and effort Maximiliane Diesenberg Class prize for academic excellence - Chelsea Robinson

Special Prizes Year 2 Year 6 Year 5 Year 2 Year 3 Year 3 Year 5 Year 5 Year 5 Year 6

Outstanding Service to Music - Angela Kim/ Soojin Lee Service to the Library - Madison Crowe Special Prize for Speech and Drama - Jessica McConnell Special Prize for Dance - Charlotte Jackson

The Pru Watson Cup for Excellence in Literacy Chelsea Robinson The Friendship Cup - Chelsea Robinson The St Margaret's Cup - Chelsea Robinson

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Year 1-3 Choir Taylor Alexander, Jessica Land, Samantha Haywood, Franca Simmons, Alexandra Leck, Georgia Blacklaws, Miss Amanda Lawrence Lauren Duke, Rosy Hogben, Caitlin Yee, Deborah Chen-Green, Charlotte Hem.ens,Lauren Hemens 'lerian Le Compce, Ashleigh Miles, Bre-Awie McDonald, Kimberley Wood, Sharman Brien, Philippa Cross. Sabrina Lee

ClassPrizes Three categories of prizes may be presented: achievement prizes, effort prizes and special prizes for girls who best display the values of St Margaret's College. Each teacher may allocate these according to class numbers and can choose any combination of these.

Year I Mrs Fisher Special Prize - Hannah Chamberlain Year 2 Mrs Clarke Special Prize - Phoebe Steele Class Prize for academic achievement - Kimberley Wood Year 3 Mrs Callaghan Special Prize - Taylor Alexander Special Prize for achievement - Helen Vincent Year 4/5 Miss Lean Special prize for care and consideration for others Renee Stewart Class prize for academic achievement - Calista Fung

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11 years 8 Swimming Sports Primary& Middle SchoolSports Yl to We all got to school early and eager to start the day that lay Champion Marie Jones

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Year 1 to H Athletics Laura Holder, Caitlin Roberts, Louise Daprini, Georgina Borowczyk, Emma Dewhirst, Caroline McDonough, Caitlin Craigie Megan Vincent, Anna Marshall, Abby Shaw, Heidi Schout, Charlotte Henley, Kaitlyn 'Jyson, Katie Vilsbaek Emma Glasson, Rebekah Masterton, Vanessa Ott, Casey Johnstone, Georgina Gray, Nicole Ruddiman, Emma Champ

Year3 to8 Athletic Champions 8 Years:

Champion: Michelle Giblot Du Cray Runners Up: Charlotte and Lauren Hemens 9 Years

Champion: Soojin Lee Runner Up: Renee Stewart

ahead of us. We had a quick stop in the Little Theatre to make sure everyone was in the house spirit to start the event. Speedily and enthusiastically we all walked off to the pool, and in no time the first event had started. Everyone cheered and jumped up and down for the people in their house, and so it went. There were a lot of nerves as one by one we got ready for our events; also there was a lot of excitement for the lucky people who won their races and sat nervously waiting for their final. Very soon the lunch break came round and we all went away, telling our parents about all the races we'd won. In the afternoon there were a few more finals and then the diving competition. All the divers went and lined up, practising their dives. Silence fell upon the crowd as every pair of eyes watched each dive and waited patiently for the score and a cheer when the results were shown. Last but certainly not least was the house relay. The egg and spoon race was first for the primary school children. Each little person walked about three metres with the egg and spoon and then back. All the older people cheered and some helped. After that was the same event for the Year 7 and 8 people but we went a little further with our egg and spoon. The last race of the day was the Year 7-8-house relay. It was the noisiest event of the whole day but all competitors swam their fastest, despite the deafening cheering. Finally the presentation time came and people were ecstatic as their name was called to receive a cup or a certificate and each house applauded more if someone from their house received an award. At last the moment we had all been waiting for, 'And the winning house is ... Rata!" Everyone clapped, cheered and applauded as their house was called. All the faces went home with a smile from ear to ear, knowing that they had had a good day. Ellie Hegarty BOL

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Champion: Chelsea Robinson Runner Up: Kate Wilkinson 11 Years

Champion: Laura-Beth Feary Runner Up: Nicole Ruddiman 12 Years

Champion: Caroline Mc Donough Runner Up: Laura Holder

Year1to8 Swimming Champions 8years

Champion Sarah Feary Runners Up Amanda Liddell, Annalise Haywood 9 years

Champion Kate Wilkinson Runner Up Emma Champ

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Champion: Caitlin Roberts Runner Up: Vanessa Ott

Champion Nicole Ruddiman Runner Up Heidi Schout

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Runner Up Emma Robson 12 Years

Champion Abby Shaw Runners Up Catie Murray, Georgina Gray

Year7 and8 Aerobics This year there have been many sports to choose from, but the one that interested me most was Aerobics. Dressing up in the coolest outfits and creating a wicked routine accompanied by your favourite choice in music is great. We all became very enthusiastic and practised hard. Our coach, Kate Taylor, helped us achieve many placings throughout the various competitions we entered, including the Canterbury Primary Schools Championships, where we achieved the following results: Novice Grade Teams: Amy Green and Alice Harris in Year 7 - 4th. Novice Individual: Fiona Millar in Year 8 - 2nd. Open Team: Anna Marshall and Emma Sim Y8 -2nd Open Individual: Abby Shaw Y8 - 2nd. We are very grateful to Kate for the time and effort she committed to us. By Abby Shaw BOL

Primary Hockey

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Primary Hockey A Caitlin Craigie, Emma Sim. Caitlin Roberts, Laura Holder, RebeccaManning Mrs Shirley Smith, Nicky Hulley, Marsha Taaffe, Claire Ruddenklau, Katie Vilsbaek, Frances Ruddiman Johanna King, Fiona Millar, Nicole Ruddiman, Emma Robson, Alice Dunn, Emma Classon

This year we entered two six aside and two eight aside teams in the Saturday morning Canterbury Junior Hockey Competition. With skill, determination and attitude the girls played competitive hockey and had great fun doing it. Primary hockey players benefitted from two new initiatives in hockey this year. Shirley Smith, the co-ordinator of Primary and Intermediate sport, introduced an hour skills session for Year One to Eight hockey players. Each Wednesday coaches from Canterbury Hockey directed drills appropriate to each age group. These young men and women were great role models for our junior hockey players. A parent suggested we enter teams in the Summer Hockey competition played each Monday night at Porritt Turf. Of course we said yes! The girls have loved the fast pace and expansive nature of this hockey. St Margaret's junior hockey is important to the future of all St Margaret's hockey. We emphasise skill development, a winning attitude, commitment to the team and practices, fair play and good sportsmanship. We thank the staff and secondary student coaches for their time and commitment to the teams and the families for their enthusiasm and support. Susan Fisher

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Hockey 6 Aside Red Tara Clinick, Georgia Blacklaws, Lauren Hemens, Jessica Land, Sophie Enersen Taylor Alexander. Charlotte Hernens, Rosy Hogben, Franca Simmons

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Intermediate 8 Emma Leary, Annie Walsh, Mrs Paulette Double, RebeccaSearle, Ashleigh Kumar Joanna Duncan, Natalie Hughes, Maximiliane Diesenberg, Emma Champ, Melissa McGuinn, Alice Williams

Over all, the hockey season went very well. We lost a few games and won a few but that made no difference to our attitude. We were determined to play as well as we could. If we could have a motto to explain how we felt and played, it would be, "Good, better, best, never let it rest, until your good is better and your better is best." And that is exactly what we did. There were a few players that I think will achieve greatly. Not only because they practised their skills and stood out in the games but also because they never gave up. Congratulations have to go to Claire and Nicole for getting selected for the Canterbury reps. We started off with a good coach and fourteen girls interested in hockey and willing to learn. But by the end of it all we were a TEAM. And I guess that goes to show just how much you learn from experience. Thank you Mrs Smith, Frances and Nicky for all your coaching and to the Mums on the side line, but most of all thank you to the team who made this experience really worthwhile. It is an experience I will never forget.

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Hockey 6 Aside Green Charlotte Rowland-Jones, Mrs Jo Clarke, Annabel Goslin Alexandra Leck, Lauren Duke, Kimberley Wood Terian Le Compte, Catherine Kemp, Shannon Brien, Philippa Cross

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Junior 8 Mrs Susan Fisher, Emily Street, Deborah Chen-Green, Michele D11,my Victoria Livingstone, Calista Fung, Helen Vincent, Amanda Liddell, Phoebe Steele

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Super 8 Hockey Ms Deborah Lean, Sarah Timperley, Petrea Parkhill, Kathleen Zelter, Caroline McDonough, Anna Bremner Lauren Ching, Virginia Orange, Helena Schwertheim, Amy Ryan, Lauren Smith, Amanda-Jane Wake/in

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Independent Cross Country Heidi Schout, Caroline McDonough, Abby Shaw, Nic:ule Ruddiman Katie Vilsbaek, Kate Wilkinson, Natalie Hughes, Alice Dunn, Emily O'Brien Josephine Gallagher, Sarah Feary, Laura-Beth Feary, ReneeStewart, Melissa McGuinn, 0:Jrdelia Daley

Basketball Intermediate A Caitlin Craigie, Emma Sim, Lucy Halligan, Caitlin Roberts Vanessa Ott, Eloise Hegarty, Georgina Gray, Alex Batten, Fiona Millar

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Basketball Intermediate B Marie Jones, Petrea Parkhill. Annie Lin Jessica Benton, Emma Champ, Ottilie Smith, Samantha Murphy, Amanda Howes

Basketball Intermediate C Harriet Campbell, Heidi Schout, Caroline McDonough, Rina Soetanto, Virginia Orange, Emily O'Brien, Emma Robson, Claire Ruddenklau, Jessica McOJnnell

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Future Ferns Netball Blue Soojin Lee, Renee Stewart, Sue Park, Sarah Feary, Mrs Paula Sheldon Paris Frost, Kimberley MacKay-Wallace, Angela Kim, Nicole Cousins, Laura Tomlinson

Future Ferns Netball Red Emily O'Brien, Heidi Schout, Aimee Mills, Mrs Paula Sheldon Jessica McConnell, Alex Bond, Jessica Benton, Brooke Bishop, Emma Price

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Future Ferns Netball Green Chelsea Robinson, Megan Vincent, Katie Wilkinson, Brittany 1yson, Mrs Paula Sheldon Courtney Chamberlain, Aruwlise Haywood, Madison Crowe, Alice Fairley, Cordelia Daley

Year 7 Netball A Lauren Smith, Michelle Ho, Saane Kolo, Eliza Sim, Anna.be/la Horlor, Charlotte Bradshaw Gabrielle Cross,Zoe McCoy, Amy Green, Stephanie Henderson, Hannah Anderson

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Year 7 Netball B (lnt D) Melissa Gray, Fern Douglas, Laura Clemence, Marie Jones, Gennady Sharpe, Penny Hawker, Emily Hunt Alice I Iarris, Monica Kenworthy, Genevieve Du Val, Jessica Chamberlain, Amelia Dalman, Amanda Howes

Year 8 lntermedinte Netball A Mrs Diane Johnstone, Peril/a Peter, Lucy Halligan, Ca.tie Murray, Hannah Rossiter Vanessa Ott, Anna Marshall, Abby Shaw, Casey Johnstone, Rebekah Masterton

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Year 8 lntennediate Netball B Back Row: Front Row:

Emma Hipango, Laura Saunders, Ye-rin Ju Ottilie Smith, Clara Wells, Charlotte Baddeley, Muan On Sri, Jennifer Lee

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Ms Kirstie McDonald, Caitlin Craigie, Lucy Halligan, Perilla Peter Abby Shaw, Laura Holder, Hannah Rossiter, Vanessa Ott

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Year 7 & 8 Climbing Club Petrea Parkhill, Caitlin Craigie RebeccaManning, Kathleen Zelter, Peg Riley, Lucy Dewhirst, Vanessa Ott, Johanna King, Alice Harris, Ottilie Smith, Lauren Ching

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Chiaki Tanizaki, Julianne Bellaney, Olivia Glasson Ms Kirstie McDonald, Anna Bremner, Marie Jones, Eliza Sim, Katie Vilsbaek, Laura-Beth Feary Alice Harris, Claire Ruddenklau, Saane Kolo, Amanda-Jane Wakelin, Amanda Howes

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Ms Kirstie McDonald, Casey Johnstone, Anna Marshall, Emma Sim, Caitlin Roberts, Sophie Trengroue Fiona Millar, Rebekah Masterton, Georgina Gray, Alex Batten, Lauren Ching

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Eliza Sim, Abby Shaw, Catie Murray, Heidi Schout, Anna Marshall, Stephanie Henderson Annabella Harlor, Emma Robson, Georgina Gray, Marie Jones, Vanessa Ott, Nicole Ruddiman Alice Harris, Emma Champ, Katie Wilkinson, Rebekah Masterton, Laura-Beth Feary, Madison Crowe

International Day

'Pacifica' Art Year 5

Dance Display

Marie Jones in Polish Costume for International Week Parade

Primary School Committee

Primary School Committee Primary School Committee

PrimarySchoolYear 1 I like being a buddy to Lucy. I felt very proud a couple of weeks ago when the Year Ones came into our classroom for devotions and I helped Lucy do a prayer for our prayer chain.

Buddies

Emily, Year 4

Being a buddy is not as easy as it looks but once you get the hang of it, it's great. Being a buddy is teaching the little buddies to do what's right.

I like being a buddy because I get to take

Sarah, Year 5

care of Ashleigh and make sure that she doesn't fol I off the bars or hurt herself. Being a buddy is very important. You have to be a good role model and be very kind, loving, caring and thoughtful.

Diana, Year 4

Renee,Year 5 My buddy has the same name as me. Her name is Madison too. I tie her up with pretend string and she can't escape. She is always kind to me and looks after me in the playground if I am sad. Madison, Year 1 I like my buddies. I have two buddies. They are Georgina and Calista. I play in Miss Lean's big box with them. They give me a hug when they are reading stories to me. Calista is a good reader. They give me a hug when I see them in the playground. I call Georgina 'Grandma Buddy' and she calls me 'Darling'.

I have two buddies. Their names are Meisha and Diana. I like them because they give me piggy backs and help me when I am hurt. I love swimming with Diana. She throws sinking rings into the pool. I have to jump off the diving board to get them. Meisha and Diana are always kind to me.

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Primary School Year 1 I have a buddy called Sabrina. I am her role model because she copies me and is smalI and needs to know how to show respect, kindness, and courage to others.

My buddy's name is Ashleigh. She is a lovely buddy. We get along well. We both like some of the same things like biking and playing with animals. It is important for the Year Ones to have a buddy because if they are sad they can come to you.

Calista, Year 4

Meisha, Year 5

My buddy's nameis Sabrina. The important part of being a big buddy is that you learn how to understand your little buddy. If your little person has trouble and she can't find the peer mediators then she can alwayscome to you. Georgina,Year 5 Hannahis my buddy. We sometimes do things like reading and drawing together. It's fun to work with her.

When I came to St Miss Lean Margaret's said Renee could be my buddy. She made me feel welcome. At lunchtime and play time she said hello to me and asked me if I was happy.

Madison is a buddy who is always looking forward to things like buddy lunches, buddy reading, and other times when we work together. I like being a buddy but sometimes it's hard, like when she cuddles me too tightly.

I love Emily. She is my buddy. When we have shared lunch with the Year 4 and 5 girls, Emily helps me get food and a drink and looks after me. I love her. Lucy, Year 1.

Michaela, Year 1 Madison, Year 5

Sarah was my buddy from the beginning of the year. Samantha came to our school she is my buddy too. My buddies sit next to me and give me a hug. They take me to Mrs Fisher if I am hurt in the playground.

My buddy is very fun. Her name is Lucy. Being Lucy's buddy means that I have to set a good example for her so that she will learn to have manners, how to get along with others, and to share. Annalise, Year 5

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PrimarySchoolYear 2 Our Pigs We got a balloon and pasted on it, four layers of newspaper and four layers of newsprint. We cut a toilet roll for a snout and taped it on the top of the balloon. We put two layers of newspaper and two layers of newsprint on it. We did the same for the legs. We made the eors ut of cardboard. Then we painted the pigs and 1 tails on them. Then they wer

My Pig First I started with a balloon.I did six layers of newspaper and newsprint I simply glued the newspaper and newsprint onthe balloon. I attached toilet rolls for the snout and legs. Then I did two layers of ne.wspope.ramJnt!.wSJ)f'inl on the. snout and legs Mrs Clarke cut two holes for the cardboard eors to slot into the holes Then I painted my pig. I painted on the spots when the pig was dry. It doesn't ook like a balloon at all now!

My Pig I made my pig out of a balloon, paste, newsprint and newspaper I hod to put on four legs, o snout and some cordboord eors. When the paper moche was dry, I painted it blue. Then I waited for 1t to dry. When my pig was dry, I painted my spots silver. When the spots were dry, I put my curly toil on. He now

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My Pig I made my pig out of paper mache I had to put four layers of newspaper and four layers of newsprint on my pig. Then I had to w01t for the glue to dry. I taped o toilet roll on for the snout and did the some with the legs. I had to put two layers of newspaper and two layers of newsprint on the legs. I waited for the glue to dry and then I inted my pigl

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ALBATROSS Albatrosshaspowerfulwings,no otherbirdhasthestrengthof the Albatross.It fliesaroundthe worldanddoesn'treturnhomefor a longtime.IfeelAlbatross tellsmethat I havethe courageto go anywhereandreturn backhomesafely. By CordeliaDaley. RAINBOW Rainbowis oftenfound in theopposite direction of thesun.It is a beautrrul streakof light It is curvedwtth brightcoloursandtt shineswhentt rains. I feel rainbow'slight whensomething good happens.Rainbow helpsmego through ltteandseethe fantasticjoyof livingtt. By AliceFairley

KAURI of years.It TheKauriis a gianttreeandtt willliveforthousands hasseenall thegenerations. It hasseentheforestsbeingcut down.Whenthe Kauritreegetscut, tt bleedsand gumdroplets form.Peoplethinkthatthetreeis crying.I feelthatKauritellsme to notworryaboutmy problems. To standtall andbalancedand to holdontomydreams.By CourtneyChamberlain. DOLPHIN Dolphinis a happy, playfulsea mammal.It lovesto ridethewavesandplayin biggroups. Thedolphinslookliketheyaresmiling.Theyare kindandthey rescuehumans.I feel Dolphinis tellingmeto be happy,evenif something badhappens,find something goodin tt. Remember to smileandplayhappily.By CharlotteJacks

OWL Owlis a swiftsilentcreature.It'sMaorinameis Ruru.Heswivelshisheadslowlyto see whatis behind.Heis a patientwatcher.I feelthatowlis patientandI ampatienttoo. By AimeeKenworthy.

WISDOMSOFOURLAND BYTHEYEAR5 CLASS. MARAMA THEMOON .. Themoonis a time-keeper. It affectsourlivesby controlling our energy.Wehavelotsof energy ona fullmoon.It affectsall lrre,theplants,the animals,thetides andus.WhenI lookat the moonI feel relaxed,becausett remindsmeof God,itis alwayswithme. ByJoannaDuncan.

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WIND Windcanspiral.Hotandcoldair clashes togetherandmakesthe windblow.Thewind spiralsaroundthe oceansandpicksup vapour.It throwstt downthe mountains as rain. Rainwashesthe plantscleanandfeedsthem. Rainwashesthe dirt away. I feelwindin mylrre.It canpickup andtakeall myworriesaway..I1cantakethemup intothe mountains andthrowthemdownfor someone elseto catch.By BrittanyTyson.

DRAGONFLY Dragonfly canhoverin onespot.Youcanseethesunlightandrainbow patternsthroughtheirwings.Dragonfly livesby water,nearswamps andrivers.It canfly wttheaseovertt'ssmallworld.I feelthatDragonfly remindsmeof happytimes.By Laura Tomlinson TUATARA Tuatarahasbeenon the Earthfor 200millionyears.Hehasseenthebeginning of time.I feel Tuatarahelpsmeto forgetmyworries.I hearhisgentlevoicetellingmeto trustwhoI amand whoI wasbornto be. BySoojinLee GLOWWORM Glowwormweavesstickythreadsto catchttsprey,thesethreadshangdownin caves.At nighttt switcheson a brightbluelightto attractinsectsto thesestickythreadsGlowworm lightsuphis worldandhe expectsthebestresults.If I sendoutgoodthings,goodthingswill comeback.But,if I sendoutbadthingsbadthingscome.I feelthatthesameis for me. By KimberleyMcKay-Wallace.

Kiwiis unique,it is a birdbuttt can'tfly. Kiwicomesoutat night, so tt's nocturnal. Heis brave whenhe'sattacked, buthe goes andhidesinhisburrowff he is goingto beattacked. I feelKiwi is special,I amspecialtoo. By KatieWilkinson

SPARROW Thesparrowis reallyshy,tt hopson twolegsandtt quietly gatherscrumbsfromunderthetable.It getsonwtthit's life wtthouta fuss.I feelthatSparrowhelpsmeto nothold ontoproblems, butto let themgo.To geton wtthmylife quietlyandpatientlyandworryaboutthingsthatreally matter.By NicoleCousins.

PENGUIN Hechoosestheseainsteadof the land, he's bravehe divesintothewaters.Hedoesn't knowwhatis in thewater,hejustdivesin and takesa chance. I feelI havefatthlike Penguin,I havecourageto givethingsa go. By ParisFrost.

FIRE Firehasgoodways- tt canwarmyou,buttt alsohas badways- tt canbumyou.Firecanbe seenin the stars,thesunis ourcloseststarandthefireof thesun givesus lightandwarmth.I feelthatfirecanwarm me,whentt is controlled firecando greatthings. Fireis theartistin me,ttmakesmefeelwarm. By AshleighKumar.

PrimarySchoolYear 6 The part I remember most in the book is when Leslie dies. The importance of the rope swing bridge was so the children could swing into "Terabithia/ and it symbolised a friendship bridge between Jessie and Leslie. Jesse and Leslie's friendship is special, because not all friendships are held together as long as theirs. M) friendships are similar because m) friends are like bridges to me, and Jessie was the same to Leslie. EmmaChamp

The thing I most remember about "Bridge To Terabithia" is when Leslie dies. Leslie helped Jesse by being his friend and playing with him. When Leslie died, Jesse was very sad. Jesse helped Leslie by giving her strength. The rope bridge was important for it was in the middle of the real world and Terabithia. This year I have made special friends by moving to a new school Aimee Mills. We are like Jesse and Leslie for we share friendships between each other at St Margaret's. The thing that comes to my mind every time I think about "Bridge to Terabitha" is that we are much like Jesse and Leslie in our friendships. When the rope bridge broke and Leslie died, it symbolised for Jesse the end of the first real friendship that he had had. Our friendships sometime foll apart anc we need to build other bridges with people we don't know. Holly Caird

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As you walk out of the door of your house or enter the school gates and you see two girls laughing together, talking about what movies they want to see this weekend, you know you have found a true Leslie and Jesse. You have found a friendship that not even burning lava could tear apart. We all use friendship bridges in our lives, whether it is with a next door neighbour or the girl down the road. Jesse and Leslie had a friendship that can be a role model for all. The rope bridge was a symbol of their friendship, as it held together through the tough times twisting around and around, strong and tight. But just like friendships, ropes tear apart. When Leslie died the rope broke in two and so did Jesse's heart.Anyone can have a bridge of friendship, all you have to do is have respect in the other person and you can be like Jesse and Leslie. Chelsea Robinson

The rope bridge symbolises hope, friendship, trust, loyalty, bonds and life. Hope which our friends give, that urge us to continue to strive for more, for being there for you and helping you when you are sad. Friendship for not changing who you are and accepting you and liking you. Because if you like yourself your friends will too. Trust in the strength of friendship. Loyalty for being true to your friends and them being truthful with you. Bonds that hold friends together and help friendships blossom. Life and death, for when the rope broke it symbolised the end of a friendship. Our class has an intricate web of friendships and some friendships, if cared for enough now, will last all our lives. EmmaLearey

In "Bridge to Terabitha" Jesse became Leslie's friend by sticking up for her when she wasn't allowed to race with the boys. Jesse really got to know Leslie because she didn't laugh at his drawings and they became the best of friends. The rope bridge in "Bridge to Terabitha" signifies joy, happiness, but also sadness and grief. The rope bridge is so important that without it Jesse and Leslie wouldn't have made a bridge between each other or within themselves. The rope bridge snapping in two is like Jesse's heart snapping in half, torn because of Leslie's sudden death. I have a bridge between me and one of my friends that has continued building throughout the years we have been at St Margaret's. The bridge has been carrying me further and further to the other side as I learn more and more about her. The bridge started as a creaky, weak bridge and some day it will become a strong, golden bridge fit for a Queen. Brooke Bishop

I remember the day Leslie died when it was wet and she fell off the rope going to Terabithia while looking for Jesse. The rope symbolises friend ship and death. Leslie and Jesse became friends because they were both alike and were both bullied. They became even better friends by welcoming, talking and laughing with each other. My connection with Leslie, is that it happens that some people don't accept us for who or what we are, and it feels like they are trying to mould our personality into a different thing. People can be dishonest or unkind to one another. Jessica McConnell

I have such a good relationship with a girl from St Margaret's, just like Jesse and Leslie. I'm so happy and glad that they were friends. When Leslie died Jesse felt angry like my friend and I felt when we got upset at each other. But we have started to make a new bridge and we're both feeling happier. The rope bridge symbolises entering the kingdom of Terabithia and of Leslie's death. I think Jesse is really kind because when Leslie died Jesse was just so thoughtful about her and her parents. By Melissa

The rope bridge represents loyalty and hope, but it also represents an omen which was just biding its time. The rope bridge represented Jesse's betrayal of Leslie.It was a devastating disaster when the rope broke and Leslie died. Jesse felt guilty. The thing I most remember about "Bridge to Terabithia "is when Jesse makes Maybelle the Queen of Terabithia, Jesse thought the spirits of this wonderful place commanded him to appoint someone who had the talent to be Queen from the heart. The way Jesse and Leslie's bridge worked is the same way I have a friendship which has lasted over miles of rocky terrain. Maximiliane Diesenberg

At St Margaret's everyone hasa very strong bond with each other, just like Jesse and Leslie. From Leslie's very first day at Lark

Creek Elementary School no one particularly liked or even took any notice of her being the new girl. But there wasone boy, Jesse, who played with Leslie and let her join in with the running races the boys held. Jesse and Leslie's special love was unconditional. The importance of the rope bridge was that it symbolised the two halves of their friendship, the path from the real world to the adventure and imaginative world of Terabithia. I have learnt that even if you are a girl and you have a friend who is a boy you can still be friends and to always be happyand enjoy your life. Alex Bond

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PrimarySchoolYear 6 In "Bridge to Terabithia" Jesse and Leslie are friends. But Leslie is rich and Jesse is poor. Jesse listens to Leslie's problems. Leslie helps Jesse feel important and special. The bridge is important because it gave Jesse and Leslie an opportunity to move away from their problems. With my friends, if we're interested in the same things, this is like a bridge between us. Sue Park

When I read "Bridge to Terabithia," I learnt about big friendships, helping each other, being a friend and having no shame. In "Bridge tc Terabithia," the rope bridge was important because Jesse and Leslie could go tc Terabithia which they had made .Unfortunately, the rope bridge broke when Leslie held the rope and then Leslie dropped into the water and she died. My friend was kind to me, helping each other, making humour and we liked each other. Angela Kim

The importance of the rope bridge in the novel "Bridge to Terabithia" is that Jesse and Leslie could swing from the real world into the world of their own. And so the importance of the rope being there is that it is just like a pathway, except it is imaginative and creative. When the bridge broke it sent feelings flying into the air because the rope breaking meant Leslie died and Jesse thought, "Why did she go and leave me in the real world, all on my own with no one to talk to, no one to be a friend like she was?" Josephine Gallagher

The most important thing I remember about "Bridge to Terabithia" is when Leslie died, because it was shock to Jesse and he would never forget it. The importance of relationships in this world is that we are special to each other, just like Leslie and Jesse, who had a rope bridge which they used for an entrance to their imaginary kingdom. Jesse and Leslie had a special friendship because they trusted each other, stood up for each other and were caring, kind and genorous to each other. Just like us we have friendships where we ore kind and loyal to our friends. Emily O'Brien

"Bridge to Terabithia" (the name sounds like a important landmark) It was not a landmark or a real bridge but it was important. And to Jesseand Leslie it was their way to escape from the stress of real life and go into their own world by swinging across their special rope bridge into a land where Leslie was Queen and Jesse was King.The rope bridge wasa symbol of friendship but when it broke, it caused Jesse's only friend, Leslie, to die. Deep down he knewthat the Queen of Terabithia had passedaway. Meqan Vincent.

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I remember how Leslie ond Jesse had such a great friendship. Jesse and Leslie were the best of friends and stuck together no matter what. At the moment I'd have to say I'm using a wooden bridge in my friendships because wood isn't as strong as stone and I could be stronger in myself and I could create unconditional friendships. But maybe someday I'll build a stone bridge with someone.Leslie helped Jesse in their friendship to build up his self esteem by accepting his drawings and making him a great king in their magic land of Terabithia. Liberty Parsons

One of the most important things I remember about "Bridge to Terabitha" is when Leslie died. It was a very dramatic port of the story and made the story very strong. Everybody is like Jessie and Leslie because we all have to suffer the bad bits of our friendships, the bits where we fight and the bits where we suffer the loss of our friends. I can be a bridge for my friends by helping them when they feel sad and lonely, and by comforting them when they need it. Heidi Schout

I remember the day Leslie died when it was wet and she fell off the rope going to Terobithia while looking for Jesse. The rope symbolises friend ship and death. Leslie and Jesse became friends because they were both alike and were both bullied. They became even better friends by welcoming, talking and laughing with each other. My connection with Leslie, is that it happens that some people don't accept us for who or what we are, and it feels like they are trying to mould our personality into a different thing. People can be dishonest or unkind to one another. Jessica McConnell

When the teacher read about Jesse and Leslie's friendship, something sounded familiar.Something made me feel as though I was in the book. Jesse and Leslie shared a familiar bond that I share with another person in my life who is special to me. Megan Colmore is unconditional in her friendship with me. She is always my friend and always will be no matter what she chooses to do. She likes me the way I am and is trusting and loyal to me. She is always there for me. These are all the things that Jesse and Leslie shared in their friendship. I have learned that I don't need lots and lots of friends to love and to have a friendship with. one or two soul mates are all that I need. I believe now, that if you have more friends than you need, you won't have enough time to love, share, care and be unconditional to all of them. Natalie Hughes

The thing I liked most about "Bridge to Terabithia" was that Jesse and Leslie encouraged each other with each other's talents and were there for each other in time of need. In our friendships we have today we have our own sort of language. The great thing with Jesse and Leslie was that a boy and a girl can be the best of friends with out being in love as such.The importance of the "bridge" was when they crossed this "bridge" the) became different people, King and Queen of Terabithia . Alice Williams

Y7 Technology - Making bags for Open Day

Ancient Egyptian banquet - Y7 integrated unit

Canterbury-Westland Science Fair Y7 girls Amn.nda Howes, Hannah Anderson

Year 1lvo Critter Construction

Year 1-8 Sports Day

"Hot Chicks» Group Concert item Hanmer Group

Y7 & YB "Evil Pixies" Group concert item Hanmer Ca.mp

Rev Peg Riley's pizza treat for Y7 & YB - prize for winning Lent fundraising activity - most money raised

Yr 7 Beach visit learning how to stabilise sand dunes

Sea integrated unit Yr 7 Beach Day at Southshore - The Spit Talk by Rodney Chambers - Sea Park Ranger

Yr 7 Planting native flaxes on the sand dunes at the spit

Yr 7 Dance Class Left: Yr7 Planting native flaxes on the sand dunes at the Spit

Yr 7 Estuary nip

Yr7 FR friends - Canon Andrea Mwaka Sclwol Dodoma, Tanzania.

Yr 7 Netball Tournament

Y7 Forensic Science - Murder Mystery "Who Dunnit?"

Yr7 FR girls getting into the spirit of International

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Hot Chicks Hanmer Camp Above and right: We love birthdays - A Year 7 celebration

Year 7 Netball Tournament

Helena Schwertheim - Solitude Activity Y7 & YB Hanmer Springs

Hanmer Camp Y7 & YB

Hanmer Camp Y7 & YB - Survival Activity - Knotmaking

Survival Module at Hanmer Camp

Kirsten Brown - Solitude Activity Y7 & YB Camp Hanmer 2003

Social Studies Expo

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Year 7FR Mrs Rae Fraser, Annabella Harlor, Saane Kolo, Annie Lin, Ashleigh Johnson, Marie Jones, Gennady Sharpe, Fem Douglas Genevieve Du Val, Hannah Anderson, Anna Bremner, Stephanie Henderson, Zoe McCoy, Gabrielle Cross, Penny Hawker Amanda Howes, Lauren Smith, Jessica Chamberlain, Chloe Crowe, KntP Rmum, Monica Kenworthy. Emma Price Absent Shanelle Shields

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Year 7SM Michelle Ho, Katie Vilsbaek, Chantal Roelofsma, Eliza Sim, Lucy Dewhirst, Laura Clemence, Nicole Ruddirnan Mrs Shirley Smith, Claire Ruddenklau, Alice Dunn, Harriet Campbell, Emma Robson, Amy Green, Amanda-Jane Wakelin Melanie Smith, Amelia Dalman, Laura-Beth Feary, Virginia Orange, Samantha Murphy, Emma Glasson, Alice Harris Absent Emily Wright

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Canterbury/Westland Science and TechnologyFair Year7 & 8 For the best exhibit showing an application of health science Genevieve du Val In the Smog Layer Special Prize - 1st

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Year BMA Jennifer Lee, Hannah Rossiter, Clara Wells, Emma Hipango, Peril/a Peter, Charlotte Baddeley, Rina Soetanto Ms Kirstie McDonald, Fiona Millar, Muan On Sri, Kaitlyn Tyson, Marsha Taaffe, Casey Johnstone, RebeccaManning Helena Schwertheim, Rebekah Masterton, Katie Todd, Sarah Timperley. Georgia Wilcox, Johanna King, Lauren Clung

Year BOL Caitlin Craigie, Emma Sim, Catie Murray, Lucy Halligan, Laura Saunders, Ye-rin Ju, Caroline McDonough Mrs Sue Oliver, Kirsten Brown. Petrea Parkhill, Caitlin Roberts, Laura Holder, Anna Marshall, Abby Shaw Ottilie Smith, Alex Batten, Georgina Gray, Kathleen Zelter, Eloise Hegarty, Vanessa Ott, Amy Ryan

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For the best demonstration of ways to maintain or improve the region's environment Hannah Anderson and Amanda Howes The Wairarapa Stream - A River or a Drain? Prestige Prize - Merit

Canterbury Science Teachers Association Penelope Hawker and Kate Brown Life in the Aviary Year 7 Science Prize - 3rd Canterbury Science TeachersAssociation Caitlin Craigie The Trick of the Brick Year 8 Science Prize - 2nd

Year13 Animal & Food Sciences & Soil, Plant and Ecological Sciences, Lincoln University Leon Yu Cu Sea You Year 11-13 Science Prize - 3 rd NZ Institute of Chemistry - The best exhibits illustrating an understanding of Chemistry Leon Yu Cu Sea You Special Prize - Junior Lincoln University, Cant-West Science & Technology Fair Qian Yi Chuah Gas Chromatograph Year 11-13 Tech Prize - 211d Institute of Environmental & Scientific Research - Forensic Best forensic related exhibit Qia11YiChuah Gas Chromatograph Special Prize

AustralasianSchools MathematicsAssessment

Australian and NZ Council for the Care of Animals in Research and Teaching Katie Todd and Johanna King Do Old Horses Need Glasses? Special Prize - 1st

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Institute of Environmental & Scientific Research - Best exhibit dealing with food related science Georgia Wilcox Don't Panic, Eat Organic Special Prize - l51

Distinction Caitlin Craigie Jennifer Lee Anna Marshall Nicole Ruddiman

Alice Dunn Kimberley Mackay-Wallace Rebekah Masterton Ottilie Smith

NZ Institute of Food Science & Technology Inc - Best exhibit on food, food technology, processing or related matters. Georgia Wilcox - Don't Panic, Eat Organic Special Prize - 1st

Credit Harriet Campbell Alice Fairley Amanda Howes Monica Kenworthy Fiona Millar Emma Price Melanie Smith

Joanna Duncan Stephanie Henderson Charlotte Jackson Zoe McCoy Vanessa Ott Chelsea Robinson Clara Wells

Christchurch Clubs of Kiwanis International Kirsten Brown - From Old 1\vine to Rope Year 8 Technology Prize - Yd AgResearch Limited - Best project related to pastoral agriculture Special Prize - 2nd

AustralianEnglishCompetition AustralianWritingCompetition Years5-8

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High Distinction Catie Murray

Amy Saunders

Distinction Alice Dunn Emma Learey Fiona Millar Ottilie Smith

Charlotte Jackson Kimberley MacKay-Wallace Chelsea Robinson Megan Vincent

Credit Alex Batten Lauren Ching Amelia Dalman Fern Douglas Genevieve Du Val Natalie Hughes Soojin Lee Zoe McCoy Amy Ryan Clara Wells

Harriet Campbell Caitlin Craigie Maximiliane Diesenberg Joanna Duncan Emma Hipango Johanna King Rebecca Manning Emma Price Marsha Taaffe Kathleen Zelter

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High Distinction Charlotte Jackson Catie Murray Kimberley MacKay-Wallace Distinction Harriet Campbell Lucy Dewhirst Emma Hipango Georgina Limmer Anna Marshall Megan Vincent Credit Lauren Ching Fern Douglas Amy Green Monica Kenworthy Zoe McCoy Fiona Millar Claire Ruddenklau Cara Saunders Marsha Taaffe Clara Wells

Amelia Dalman Stephanie Henderson Emma Learey Rebecca Manning Emma Price Georgia Wilcox Caitlin Craigie Alice Dunn Annabella Harlor Johanna King Rebekah Masterton Chelsea Robinson Amy Saunders Ottilie Smith Katie Vilsbaek

International Day

Years5-8 High Distinction Charlotte Jackson Distinction Joanna Duncan Jessica Benton Megan Vincent Zoe McCoy Caitlin Craigie Anna Marshall Credit Hannah Anderson Emma Champ Georgina Gray Natalie Hughes Rebekah Masterton Catie Murray Amy Saunders Clara Wells

Emma Price Kimberley Mackay Wallace Brooke Bishop Alice Dunn Lauren Ching Johanna King

Kirsten Brown Lucy Dewhirst Laura Holder Rebecca Manning Fiona Millar Amy Ryan Cara Saunders Katie Vilsbaek

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Year7 & 8 Distinction Catilin Craigie Credit Alice Dunn Stephanie Henderson Anna Marshall Fiona Millar Vanessa Ott Clara Wells

Georgina Gray Johanna King Rebekah Masterton Siramol On-Sri Ottilie Smith

Yr 7 Drama

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Middle SchoolMusic This year all of Y7 and 8 participated in the choir. For the first two terms we learnt tuneful songs, from folk to hymns to "The Orchestra Song". These quickly found themselves sung, hummed and whistled throughout the corridors and even into classes. As well as that, many Y7 and 8 girls joined other musical groups, covering a wide variety of timelines, countries and styles. In Term 3, the choir and instrumental groups performed, and it was, to quote the stage manager, "a magnificent performance", for Kids in Town. A satisfied Miss Jill Kerr and Wendy Coxon would have to agree. A week later we showed our stuff at the Choral and Instrumental Evening, held in the St Margaret's Chapel. We performed to our best and admired the other groups for their skill. Early in term 4 we performed at the Christchurch Schools' Music Festival an assortment of well written and highly contagious tunes. To top it all off we were accompanied by an orchestra and concert band of very high quality. I would like to thank Miss Jill kerr and Mrs Wendy Coxon and other teachers for an outstanding year of music. Caitlin Craigie

Year7 Dance Class Annabella 'Grace, posture, style, all flowing like a running stream. Seeing balances, slow motion and routines before our eyes through the mirrors plastered to the walls. This is what we do once a week, in the wondrous world of dance.' Fern 'We have only been taking Dance for two terms, but I am enjoying having a dancer from the Canterbury Crusaders for our teacher.' Emma 'Our teacher, Ms Rossiter, is a cheerleader. From her we learn balances and techniques, then we get to make up and combine dances.' Gabrielle 'Dance class is wicked. We are looking at the Sea Topic at the moment and learning some cool, funky, moves.'

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Amanda 'Dance is fun and cool because we work in a real studio and get to make up our own dances.' Hannah 'It's fun to explore different styles and choreograph some of our own sequences as well.'

Hutton Dorm 2003 Alice Harris, Emily Wright, Johanna King, Lucy Dewhirst, Muan On Sri, Rina Soetanto and Sarah Timperley. This year's residents were an anxious and jolly bunch of girls full of bouncy (and noisy) personality. The year started off with only five occupants. This term was probably the quietest stage of our boarding lives as we were all very shy and nervous of each other. After learning the ropes and ways of the boarding house we began to branch out and show our true selves. Many new friendships were made, both in the dorm and the classroom. After finally settling in we were pounced on by homesickness. (With attempts at swimming out the feeling being unsuccessful.) But these feelings were short-lived, as friendly room-neighbours and the temptation of a three week holiday cheered us up. We excitedly welcomed a new face when Muan arrived. Now, our number was up to six, but Muan's arrival was not the only event of the new term. A ten week period of non-stop, in your face, 24/7 madness was before us. Without the freedom of swimming to aid us we were in total control of our own lives and many found that instant bed-makers would be a handy service in the mornings. The dorm was slowly and undeniably becoming a mess. Term two ended and with smiles we waved goodbye to each other, homeward bound for only a two week R and R period. Term three was a very short stay, but many things happened within this undersized term. (8 weeks) It was much like the second term; the only difference being that our matron, Jenny Jones, held more dorm meetings, which helped to smooth things out. Yet another three week holiday was much appreciated by all. The busiest time of the year had come upon us and we all felt the pressure. Exams were looming for the big girls and frantic studying was necessary for our entrance exam too, but swimming came back in business and many leapt at the chance of having a blissful half hour or so. The last few weeks were

slowly dissolving into nothing and the dorm began to break up, as Muan left for Thailand a week and a half before the end of the term and Lucy left a week too early. Suddenly Hutton Dorm was a rather quiet place and we all dreamt about the fast approaching holidays. Things seemed a lot smaller and less cluttered because the senior girls were on study leave. The year had passed too quickly. We all wanted at least another term together as just Johanna, Muan, Rina and Sarah as we will be moving into Year Nine next year. The dorm had been a comfortable second home for all and it had slowly become a place of peace, quietness, rest and relaxation. We wish all the best for the next inhabitants and also to the old hands who will have a great year 'on top'.

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Basketball Intermediate C Harriet Campbell, Heidi Schout, Caroline McDonough, Rina Soetanto Ginny Orange, Emily O'Brien, Emma Robson, Claire Ruddenklau, Jessica McConnell

Middle School Prize List

Georgia Wilcox Kathleen Zelter

Subject Prizes

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Year7 Achievement in Art and Drama Achievement in Music Progress in Drama Progress in Integrated Studies Achievement in Maths and Integrated Studies Achievement in Dance Penelope Hawker Achievment in Integrated Studies Annabella Harlor Achievement in Technology and Amanda Howes Progress in Music Progress in Integtrated Studies Monica Kenworthy Progress in Dance and Contribution Ilaisaane Kolo to Religious Education Achievement in Science and Zoe McCoy Contribution to Maori Contribution to Maori Claire Ruddenklau Achievement in Physical Education Nicole Ruddiman Progress in Physical Education Gennady Sharpe Progress in Maths Eliza Sim Progress in Art and Technology Kate Vilsbaek Amanda-Jane Wakelin Progress in Science and Contribution to Religious Education

Hannah Anderson Harriet Campbell Chloe Crowe Amelia Dalman Alice Dunn

Year 8 Achievement in Science Caitlin Craigie Progress in Technology, Art, Dance Emma Hipango Progress in Drama Johanna King Achievement in Maths and Music Anna Marshall Rebekah Masterton Progress in Physical Education Caroline McDonough Achievement in Technology and Progress in Integrated Studies Fiona Millar Achievement in Integrated Studies Catie Murray Achievement in Integrated Studies Siramol On Sri Progress in Maths Amy Ryan Contribution to Religious Education Helena Schwertheim Contribution to Religious Education Abby Shaw Achievement in Physical Education and Dance Progress in Science Rina Soetanto Progress in Music Sarah Timperley Achievement in Drama Clara Wells

Progress in Integrated Studies Achievement in Art

13 years Under 14

Achievement in Health Achievement in Integrated Studies Achievement in Physical Education Progress in Technology Achievement in Maths Progress in Japanese Progress in Integrated Studies Progress in Health Achievement in Dance and Progress in Physical Education Contribution to Religious Education Achievement in Music Progress in Science Achievement in Art, Integrated Studies and Technology Achievement in Drama Progress in Maths and French Achievement in Ballet Progress in Chinese Progress in Drama Progress in Dance Progress in Music Progress in Integrated Studies Achievement in Chinese Achievement in Japanese and Science Progress in Art Achievement in Literacy Progress in Ballet Achievement in French

Year 7 and 8 Laura-Beth Feary Under 14 Lucy Macfarlane

Caitlin Roberts Harriet Harper

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Bridget Allison Georgina Archibald Georgina Borowczyk Katey Chapman Nicole Chun Brynlea Collin Madeleine Ellerm Ashleigh Feary Emma Fechney Amber Killanin Dah Eun Lim Jessica Loe Lucy Macfarlane Courtney Martyn Sireedhorn On Sri Eve Palmer Samantha Read Jessica Reihana Hannah Rutherford Nicola Shaw Harriett Smith Kimberlee Smith Kimberley Smith Kanvara Suchitta Amy Tappenden Rebecca Wadworth Samantha Walker

Sports Participant of the Year - Year 7 and 8 - Abby Shaw Sportsmanship Award Year 7 and 8 - Abby Shaw Sportsmanship Award Year 9 Emma Costello and Georgina Borowczyk

Boarding Awards Wilson Cup for Best Boarder in Year 7 and 8 - Johanna King Miller Prize for Best Boarder in Y9 - Rebecca Wadworth

Academic Awards Ballantyne Essay Cup (Y7 and 8) - Caitlin Craigie Watson Girls Cup for Outstanding Achievement in Writing (Y9)Lucy Macfarlane Toomer Trophy for Public Speaking - Eve Palmer Science Fair Cup for Best Science Fair Investigation Georgia Wilcox Award for Service to the Library -Chloe Crowe Friendship Cup Y7 and 8- Rebekah Masterton Best All Round Year 7 and 8 - St Margaret's Junior Cup -Caitlin Craigie Best All Round Year 9 - Georgina Borowczyk

Special Prizes Sports Awards Champions Swimming 10 years 11 years 12 years Under 14

Nicole Ruddiman Marie Jones Abby Shaw Samantha Walker

Athletics 11 years 12 years

Laura-Beth Feary Caroline McDonough

Middle School

CreativeWriting Middle SchoolYear 7FR OurTriptotheEstuary Year 7 and 8 have been studying the sea this term. Just recently all classes had a trip to the estuary to learn about the wildlife and plants that live there and the many problems caused by humans. The estuary is a great place to do all sorts of recreational activities such as sailing, exercising or just enjoying the nature. Y7 and Y8 were guided by a park ranger, Ned, who told us about the pest plants that lived in the estuary and how they affected the environment. One of these Ned mentioned was Bone seed. This plant can reproduce very quickly and it wipes out all the space where native plants would have grown. Later on Ned spoke to us about the ocean outfall project and humans polluting the estuary, harming the environment. Ned took both classes to the edge of the water to meet Abi, another park ranger, who had set up four hula hoops, spades and a white container. In a flash everyone was digging, searching for creatures that lived in the sand. The white container was used for placing the creatures in it so that we all could see the different species and learn about how they adapted to life at the estuary. After digging in the muddy sand, we were led across the pier to go bird watching and learn about the bird life. We saw Godwits, a pair of black and white swans and even a pied stilt. Y7 and Y8 had a fantastic time at the estuary and now know a lot about the marine issues down there. Zoe McCoy Y7FR

WhythereareWaves intheOcean Long, long ago one sunny cloudless day, Whakima was sitting lazily in her beautifully carved waka when Nakinaki, the cheeky whale, knocked into her. Whakima was irritated easily, and yelled at Nakinaki to clear off or else, but Nakinaki was a silly whale and kept knocking into her until whoosh Whakima fell in to the cold water. Luckily Whakima was a strong swimmer and couid swim all the way back to the beach. When at the village she ran into her caring father's arms. "Oh father, Nakinaki, the cheeky whale, has knocked me out of my waka," she cried.

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"That is it! I am going to get the Nahuima to ban Nakinaki to the bottom of the deep blue sea," he proclaimed. The next day Nahuima, the God of the Sea, did as she was asked. But on the way down Nakinaki got wedged in between two jagged rocks. Nakinaki wriggled and wriggled but the more he wriggled the harder it got to breathe, until Nahuima loosened the rocks for him. So now to this day he rocks to and fro but only succeeds in making waves crashing around New Zealand. Hannah Anderson

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Foodanddrink Egyptians loved their food and drink They caught their fish from the Nile Meat from cows and sheep were grilled Made all the Egyptians smile! Working people were often paid in food A royal menu might include Roast goose and wild duck That they thought was a great tuck! Mashing barley, bread in water, beer One of the main dinners was deer Egyptian cooks-experts at stewing and roasting All the kings and queens loved boasting! Anna Bremner Y7FR

Year7 and8 Netball We got off to a competitive start with some heated trials. The competition was fierce and everyone was excited about the teams. The coaches varied from older St Margaret's students to parents and other adults. Everyone was excited about their first game of the season. Down at Hagley Netball Park the atmosphere was buzzing. Teams everywhere were in a mass of colours. After we had found our courts we warmed up for the game. As the game got underway everyone was yelling advice and support from the sideline as the teams battled out on the court. Positions were swapped, advice shared and tips passed around the team. Our coaches from Year 'Iwelve were really cool and it was neat to meet some older girls. As the season progressed we were beginning to play like a real team. Knowing each other's strengths and capabilities was a key part of playing to the best of our ability. Helping others with their weaknesses helped us all to become the teams that we were. Everyone learned a lot and we became keen

sportswomen. We all look forward to playing again next year. Representing St Margaret's in Netball has been heaps of fun and I encourage everyone to give it a go. Hannah Anderson Y7FR

YearSeven andEightCamp At the start of the year the Year 7 and 8 girls had lots of fun getting to know each other at camp in Hanmer Springs. We were involved in heaps of activities, such as the cemetery study, which was interesting but quite scary walking around the graves of the dead people. We went mountain biking, which was bumpy, different, but cool. We also practised Survival where we had to stay in a place surrounded by trees and bushes for one hour alone and you weren't allowed to talk! Some people slept the whole way through, others reflected, made huts or just mucked around doing nothing. Afterwards we were given a partner. One of us would be blindfolded, while the other person would have to lead lhem uµ a steep hill and over a bridge, giving them directions and making sure they didn't run into a tree. Then when they were up the top of the hill we would change so that the other person would be blindfolded with a new guide to lead them down the hill. We learned from Mr. Price how to make a stable stretcher which many of us struggled with. He also taught us how to make different types of knots and we made shelters, big enough and warm enough to fit our teams in. But the best part would be tied with jet boating and the pools. Jet boating was awesome; the refreshing water was spraying at you, and everyone was screaming as loud as they could while the driver did 360 turns. It was a blast! The pools were great too. We went on hydroslides, including the one dark one, where it is pitch black and all you could see were the glowing arrows. All of us, not forgetting the parents and teachers, enjoyed the relaxing hot pools. It came to our last day and it was time to go. We all had fun and we will never forget this awesome experience at the Forestry Camp, Hanmer Springs. Our thanks go to the parents who cooked us such delicious meals. Stephanie Henderson Y7FR

Egyptian Cats The cats were mummified when they die Their owners would most likely cry. The owners would be so upset that they Would shave off their own eyebrows. You would never harm a cat Why you ask? The Egyptians Would sentence you to death. The cats' fur would be Soft, smooth, bumpy, fluffy or even No hair at all. Their beady eyes would be Blue, brown, hazel or green. The colour of them Black, white, tabby or even Ginger. The differences are I'd have to say is the cats get treated a Different way For example the cats here are Definitetly not royal. The cats from the past got treated like A god getting fanned By the slaves. Would never have to catch their own prey Would probably eat off the table. So in conclusion the cats from the past Are royal and well protected. The cats right now are Hunters, strays and house pets and For the future who knows? They could be slaves. Lauren Smith Y7FR

Lucky Number: 13 I was walking down the corridor of the old house next door, investigating. Last night I heard wails and moans. Mum had said it was the wind, but I knew it wasn't. So, there I was. All of a sudden, my torch went 'PHUT'. And that house was so old fashioned, that there was NO ELECTRICITY.I thought there must be though, because when my torch faded, I saw a faint

glow at the end of the hallway. I moved towards the light, feeling my way along the walls, when I saw it. In the distance was a person, but transparent. "It's a ghost!" I screamed. The reply came, "Don't be alarmed." The ghost's tone was sweet, feminine and gentle. Her clothes were that of a l 700's teenager. She had obviously died young. "Why are you here?" "I lived in this house as a girl. One day, I upset a witch by being kind to her. So she promised me that when I died, I would roam the earth until I could find someone with the same birthday as mine. On the same day, I got scarlet fever, and died." "What's your birthday?" "I had to find someone who didn't care tuppence that they were born on ... " Her voice went quiet. I encouraged her with an eager "Yes?" I was startled by her answer; it was totally unexpected. She replied in a choked whisper, "Friday B th .. Emma Price Y7FR

Marina TheMermaid Lost in her memories, Marina loves to bathe in the pearly rock pools, polishing and swishing her sparkling rainbow tail. Her long golden ringlets, that are brushed many times a day, shimmer in the high rising sun. As she is alone her crystal blue luminescent eyes stare into space and gaze out to sea as she thinks of her beautiful love, Mageo. Her body is thin, like a wave, causing her to move smoothly underneath the cool clear waters. While Marina is swimming in the undersea mall she is often stopped and commented upon for her pale, delicate face with rosy pink cheeks and her blossoming, sweet smile that captures the eyes of, and enchants, many deep sea creatures. Marina can't resist having a feast of luxurious tropical fruits washed down with healthy pumpkin juice served in silver goblets. She sits on a soft seaweed mat in her father's marble palace, politely picking on food while gossiping with her mermaid friends. At night as she sits upon a golden windowsill in the highest room of her father's tallest tower, she sings a lovely, gentle lullaby. Marina's enchanting voice echoes across the sea like a

never-ending stream. The songbird sound lulls the sea creatures to sleep, their hearts filled with magnificent, joyful dreams. Stephanie Henderson Y7FR

TheNile The Nile River is like a long snake that slithers through Egypt. People fear swimming in the dreaded waters of Its delta. Farmers have been living in these fertile areas over years of civilisation. Many species of birds including herons, storks and pelicans. At the mouth, many channels which make Zig-zags among huge islands of grass and Weed. One big floating swamp. Many falukers as well. Ashleigh Johnson Y7FR

Pyramids Pyramids are no ordinary buildings, A base and four sides to complete the shape of a triangular prism. Made of granite and precious limestone blocks, That weigh at least 2.5 tons each! They might have a stone serpent in front of them. There are a few famous pyramids, The Step Pyramid and the Pyramids of Giza. That run on the West Nile. They were used as super-tombs, Those who would enter would have a deadly curse on them. The pyramids were looted by thieves, The looters took all of the treasure they would need. You had to be a King, Queen, or a Pharaoh to have a pyramid made for you, Because they were meant to be sacred. If your sister, brother, husband/wife died, they would be buried in a minor pyramid. But nowadays pyramids are all around the world, These are not made of granite or precious limestone blocks. They are made out of concrete, glass and are machine made, Not like the old days when they were made by slaves. Amanda Howes Y7FR

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Year7 Beach [Sand Dune] Trip Recently the Year 7 classes went to the South Brighton Spit to learn all about the issue of sandy beaches. When we got there the Rangers, Ned and Abi, wanted to see what we already knew about sand dunes. We formed a long line which symbolised if we thought that sand dunes were important, okay, or if we didn't care. Everyone had different opinions; some people had never heard of sand dunes. We divided into two different classes; Mrs Smith's class went with Ned to plant trees, and Mrs Fraser's class went to explore the sand dunes with Abi, the Environmental Officer. With Abi we had fun making our own mini sand dunes and tried to manage them, by putting up sand fences and pathways made out of toothpicks and green netting. With Ned we planted some native flaxes . Altogether both classes planted one hundred plants. These will attract the native birds and make both a beautiful sight and provide sounds for future generations. At the end of our visit we formed a line again and most of us had moverl up on the symbolic line further than before, as we were better informed about the topic. Annabella Harlor and Shanelle Shields Y?FR

WhytheSand isGold At the start of time, when man just walked the earth, the sand along the beach front was an ugly, unattractive, boring grey. This made the beach a dull place to be. Only one person took notice of the beach on his island, a little boy named Niobi. Niobi saw the beauty of the beach and was upset that people could hate it so. He knew it would someday be appreciated. He had hope. One day Niobi was strolling along the grey sand throwing rocks out to sea when a yellow piece of glass washed upon the shore. Not wanting anybody to hurt themselves from it, he picked it up. Niobi saw into the glass his face outlined with the golden glow of the sun. Then he glanced at the sand through the glass seeing beautiful golden speckles. Suddenly he threw the glass up to the sky till Satsu the sun god caught it. "Give us colour upon the sand, show its beauty," Niobi shouted at him. "You have hope within you, I will grant your request," Satsu boomed.

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With this, Satsu threw down one of his golden coats, which broke down into beautiful speckles. These speckles scattered all over the world, floating down like golden rain. At the sight of this the people of Niobi's village came from what they were doing to admire their new marvel. Now we are still marvelling at this captive sight today, thanks to a little boy who had hope. Annabella Harlor Y?FR

Stars They look so pretty They look so bright Twinkling and sparkling All through the night I wonder if they whisper I wonder if they share All the secret wishes That float up through the air I wonder if they understand I wonder if they care I wonder if they know That I'm sitting way down here They say each star has a purpose A reason for the glow But I'm not really sure I don't really know They say some stars hold your secrets Some hold a special prayer Some hold all your wishes And keep them safe up there It's looking pretty crowded Stars as far as I can see I hope there is still room For a special star for me Jessica Chamberlain Y?FR

OurTanzanian Friends This year Y?FR have enjoyed corresponding with a class of Indian and Tanzanian eleven year olds at Canon Andrea Mwaka School, a church school, in Dodoma, Tanzania. They write to us in English and have taught us several Swahili words and sayings as well as all about their way of life. It has certainly made us realise how lucky we are here in NZ. We have struck up some great friendships and all look forward to getting mail from Tanzania. For our School Lent activity in April both the Year 7 Classes joined forces to raise money for the school. The $950 we collected was enough to send a little boy to school for a year. Annabella: 'Dear Anna (Banana). This is how I start my letters to my Tanzanian penpal, Anna, or as her friends call her, Banana. She is a friendly person who always shares her life with me, in what little English she knows. Even though her country is poor she goes on holidays to Dar es Salaam, the capital city, often, to visit relatives. She has made me see, smell and feel what her life is like and I finish reading her letters with a smile. She sends me presents Uncluding gum!), that somehow manage to get through customs.' Lauren: 'Pamela is my friend from Tanzania. In her last holidays she had malaria so she had to go to the hospital which wrecked her break. She draws lots of pictures for me and enjoys receiving stickers which I send her in return.' Jessica: 'I learned that the children in Tanzania do nearly everything that my friends and I do like play soccer, netball and hockey. I learned that you may live off so little and still be happy.' Fern: 'My buddy is Matthew. He can speak some German. 'Auf Weidersen' is good-bye in German. I think that his parents are volunteer community leaders in Tanzania!' Stephanie· 'Nobila, my penpal, is a ten year old girl. I have learnt that Tanzania is a very poor country and is unsafe. They have to be patrolled by guards and students have to be taken to school by minders.' Hannah: 'I enjoyed writing to Nsajigwa because I learned a lot and had some laughs. His culture is very different and his school schedule is interesting compared to ours. I have figured he likes soccer.'

TheWhiteLotus Flower The white lotus flower, Inspired and sacred to the Egyptians, Playing such a important part in their religion. How does she grow her huge, open, almond shaped Petals? That look snow white, And cleverly form a bowl around a seed pot, Vaguely reminiscent of the nozzle of a sprinkling can. Born in the water, this magnificent blossom, That rises on a stalk standing tall among a flat base of huge round leaves. You may see this wonderful flower, featured extensively throughout the art of ancient Tombs. And in various parts held in the hand of a God. Watch her sparkle on the glistening waters, Be relaxed and lulled to sleep for her fragrance Is strong and definitely sweet. Stephanie Henderson Y?FR

Her gaze is stunning, she is breathtaking in flight, and her sacredness is just, for she is beautiful as she stands beside the sparking Nile, backgrounded by the pyramids, and the spectacular Sphinx. She is wary of the crocodiles, for she knows that if she should fall into their jaws, they would snatch her from the gentle arms of life, and leave her alone in the valley of death, to be eaten by her own soul, and the hauntings of others. Her long thin legs make her appearance graceful, and movements soft. Her bill makes her look regal, the queen of the birds. She knows that she is special, so special, that when her demise comes to be, she will be buried amongst the pharaohs, mummified like the queen she is. Her life will be short, but she will have everlasting beauty, and eternal elegance. 'I sing a spell that is often unheard.' This is the song of the Ibis bird. Emma Price Y?FR

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PlayReviewTwelfth Night ByWilliam Shakespeare

A long time ago the sea horse had a straight back until she fought the great battle with Samya the mighty shark. Samya the shark was swimming around barking orders at most of the sea reatures in the ocean; all obeyed him but one small animal, Mallea the sea horse. Mallea was sick to death of Samya telling poor animals like herself what to do all the time, so one calm day when Samya was resting she bravely confronted him. A great fight started out that very day, Mallea positive that she would stop Samya once and for all. Little did she know that when she got tired, Samya, cunning and mischievous, summoned all his strength and threw her against a big rock. Mallea's beautiful straight back was bent forever. Samya thought he had won and would be able to reign over the sea again, when Inki the Octopus, who had seen what had happened, sprayed him with ink right in the eyes. From this wonderful day on, sea horses have lovely bent backs. Whenever you see a shark, call out the name "Inki" and ask the shark if he remembers that awful spray day.

In Term 2 the Year 7 and 8 girls went to the dress rehearsal of William Shakespeare's 'Twelfth Night.' It was all very dramatic as well as funny. The Elizabethan music put a real 17th Century feel to it and expressed the era it was set in. The play is what you think it should be. It can be sad, funny, a drama or it can be complicated. But the main plot is about a girl called Viola who is washed up on shore with her twin brother. They both think the other has drowned. Viola disguises herself as a boy named Cesario and from then on hassles start because: Viola (the girl) falls in love with Duke Orsino while Countess Olivia takes a fancy to Cesario (the boy who is really Viola in disguise.) Throughout the twelve mad days of Christmas all characters experience this confusing world of pleasures, disguises and mistaken identity. The play altogether was well worth seeing and would be suitable for anyone Middle School or above.

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'I sing a song that is often unheard.' This is the spell of the Ibis bird. The Ibis, she is a queen, in a robe of white velvet, and a crown of ebony.

There was once a fish called Kate Kate; she was the only fish in the world and she lived in the waters of the Mediterranean Sea near Greece. She would sleep all day and all night, so the sea never changed; in fact it was like a great

salt lake. Kate Kate was a very special fish, because each breath took twelve hours so when Kate Kate took a breath it would take half a day until she let it out again. The Greeks always said that one day Kate Kate would grow big, bigger than any other fish ever known. Every day the Greek people would go down to the sea to view Kate Kate but you could only see in the distance a big inky blob. Every day the villagers looked out on the horizon, the inky blob would just get a bit bigger. One day when the people went down, Kate Kate was so big that her back was sticking out of the water. The next day the poor fish was breathing so heavily that when she took a breath in, the water would gush out and when Kate Kate let it out again, the water would rush in. Kate Kate only breathed every 12 hours. That is why we have tides today. Gabrielle Cross Y?FR

WhyPrawns TurnPinkWhen TheyareCooked Many years ago there lived a young spoilt little prawn called Tenoking. Every sea creature looked up at him because of his beauty and the way he smiled. Rut Tenoking w;:is mean and uncaring; he even spoke back at the Sea God! One day when Tenoking was preening himself at his pearl mirror he noticed a school of baby blue fish staring at his slender rainbow body. At once Tenoking hissed and scared them out of his palace, every single one of them except baby Julie who got stuck in-between Tenoking's jewellery box and golden crown. Tenoking immediately spotted her and pulled her out, scraping the sides of her soft body. He then asked her, "Who am I?" Julie replied in a shaky voice, "You are the most beautiful prawn in the sea, you are Tenoking." With that he thrust her out of his palace. The next day Grand Sea God came down to the sea with Flickering Fire God to see his treasured creatures. Every ocean animal was there waiting for their arrival. Tenoking was not in a good mood; he yelled at Fire God and snapped at Sea God. Flickering Fire God was appalled by this behaviour so quickly shot a fireball at him. Every creature burst out laughing. Tenoking felt very embarrassed, turning a bright pink. Then Sea God threw a mouthful of water over Tenoking. Tenoking had lost his beautiful colours, and turned a dull green. He was so upset and started to cry, but he had learned his lesson. Every time a prawn gets cooked it remembers the Fire God story and turns pink with shame. Zoe McCoy Y?FR

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Middle SchoolYear7SM Flowers I, Alice Dunn, have had many experiences in my life; some joyful; some awful and all I have learnt something new from. Yet as I think about experiences, the flowers, the ideas in my head bloom. The biggest, most hollow and secretive; my grandmother. Granny an honest, loving, fun, friend. Showered in flour, sugar, perfume and just the ultimate feeling of fun; she was one of my most companionable companions ever. Then one day there was no flowery, shining lady practically skipping up the garden path with her basket brimming with home-made cakes and little gifts. Granny, my friend, always happy and healthy, was sick. After that things went from bad to worse. My playful friend started to fade away and only really talked to the grown ups on important business, not us kids. My happy, joyful feelings that were reserved for my special granny were taken over by a dark, evil hollow one that swallowed up my life. The most painful blow came early one Saturday morning. "Let's face it, I would never see my grandmother again." Evil thoughts all of a sudden choked up my mind. Saliva stuck like glue in the back of my throat and my breathing was feeble. At school I could never concentrate. My late grandmother clogged up my life, pouring buckets of water on distant candles of light. Then one day I glanced over at a photograph of my granny; something I had never dared to do since she left my life. I realised something so deep. A flower that hadn't dared to bloom for evil thoughts. Just because a person leaves your life doesn't mean they will ever leave your heart. Alice Dunn Y7SM

Whytheseaissalty Long, long ago there was a dragon that was very selfish, but powerful. Everyday he would have the pleasure of making a little weak dragon cry. His evil laugh echoed through his lonely lair. Shortly after he had called a baby dragon a non-smoker, a dirty word for dragons that can't breathe fire, a wizard came along. This wizard was old and stern, but very kind. You could see it in his eyes. He thought dragons to be fascinating creatures, but he hadn't seen many lately for they had all been crying in their caves. "Stop this nonsense at once!" cried the wizard. "Little baby dragons have as much right as you to spend their younger years having fun." The wizard looked up at the dragon that was at least ten feet taller than him, met his eyes and said, "Would you like to be treated like that?" "But you see, no-one would ever dare to pick on me. I'm just too powerful," replied the dragon. The wizard thought about this. He had an idea. "Ile's too selfish to stop this plan from working," he thought to himself. Then he said, "Yes, you are powerful. Why don't you just get rid of me now for I am no match for your fiery power." "You're exactly right," replied the dragon. "Brace yourself, and prepare to be blasted with hot flames!" But just as the dragon drew breath, the wizard waved his magic staff and instead of flames, there came salt out of the dragon's mouth. But the wizard had said the wrong spell and the salt continued to pour out of the dragon's mouth until his cave was completely filled up with salt. The wizard thought this dragon might be a threat to his community so he banished him to the bottom of the ocean. The wizard never cleaned up the salt, so the dragon's cave became a salt mine. And even as we speak, the oceans and seas are being filled up with salt that has been coming out of the dragon's mouth ever since. Amelia Dalman Y7SM

F.P.S National Finals FRIDAY Alarm started screaming Friday morning 5 am. Why did I ever agree to this F.P.S trip? Getting to the airport on time nearly mission impossible. Before we knew it we were up in the air heading to our destination - Auckland! Rainbows End, the coolest place in Auckland any day. (Way better than shopping!) About 3 o'clock we rushed back to camp in the stylish hired mini vans. We just got to the camp with a few minutes to spare (before the briefing), which we spent on a really neat confidence course. The evening ran smoothly with a pizza party and the Opening Ceremony which included a flag making competition. SATURDAY Next morning we did our booklet and got it out of the way. (The topic was DNA identification) Then we were off to the beach to relax, swim and play in the playground where there was a great climbing tree! After we had tipped all the sand out of our shoes we headed back to camp, planned our dramatic presentation and practised it. We had dinner and then went down to the gym for the evening activity which was when we were put into groups and made a machine to process DNA ( it didn't have to work) and an actual piece of DNA.(it wasn't supposed to be real.) SUNDAY Well, after one long night of practising our presentation we were ready to show it, even if we were a bit tired. The rest of the day we basically just chilled out and then there was the prize giving. We didn't do too badly. We came third in our booklet and fourth in our dramatic presentation after being penalised for going over time. The Year Nines came first in the flag making competition. Suddenly it was time to go home. We boarded the plane and were off back to the Garden City. The trip was an awesome experience (especially Rainbows End) AND I hope to do it again some day! Alice Dunn Y7SM

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TheGiverStoryChapter 24

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Jonas felt a huge gust of fiery wind engulf him. He twisted and fell to the ground, but he didn't feel the soft ground and melted snow he expected. Instead he felt cold mounds of thick snow surrounding him completely. It hurt his eyes to look at the soft blanket of dirty white and grey snow surrounding him, so he averted his gaze to his left shoulder which was a river of blood flowing furiously. Jonas forced himself to look once more at his surroundings before closing his eyes. Jonas realised he was back at the foot of the mountain. He was sure the realistic foresight he just had of the community he dreamed of for a long time was true and a new found surge of strength was born inside him. He lent against a small snowy rock lying before him and pulled himself to his feet. He stumbled twenty metres up the mountain but as he looked back to see how much progress he had made he noticed a small bundle he was sure he recognised. "What was this thing?" Jonas asked himself. Sharpening his ears and eyes which had at long last become accustomed to the bright conditions of the mountain, he carried steadily on up the mountain. A sharp cry made him stop and turn. He knew that cry, didn't he? Jonas shook himself hard. How could he feel as though he'd known this bundle all his life? How could that be possihle? Even though he knew it was strange, he turned and started to walk back down the mountain, stumbling on some small rocks. Not stopping to think Jonas starting streaming down the mountain as if his life depended on reaching the bundle as fast as he could. When Jonas had almost reached the childlike bundle he bent down to pick it up but slipped on the ripped shreds of his old jeans. He was going too fast. .. sliding down the mountain even though the ground beneath him was flattening out. He slid straight past the bundle and he was suddenly getting very close to the jagged edge where hundreds of sharp uninviting rocks and boulders lay. No matter how much he tried to slow himself down by putting his frost-bitten hands out to the side of him and therefore dragging small sticks and stones along with him, he couldn't stop. Jonas was sure he was in a terrifying dream, but as he slid off the side of the mountain into one of the larger, sharper rocks like a blood stained knife he felt terrible pain ..... and never woke up!

Hundreds and hundreds of years ago there lived a man called Henry. He was so poor that he couldn't provide enough food and water for his family so he had to sell himself as a worker for the King. Henry worked very hard every day but the King was not satisfied with his work. The nasty King sold Henry to a rich farmer and poor old Henry had to look after the sheep and cattle. One starry, black night Henry was peacefully sitting under the stars when he heard a whispering sound. It was the farmer and his wife. As quiet as a mouse Henry crept over to listen. "Yes that's right," the farmer said, "the magic salt mill makes anything but all you have to remember is the word to stop it and that's cozoomgy coloomgy. The salt mill is hidden behind the barn underneath the tyres." Well as soon as Henry heard that he zoomed down to the tyres and frantically looked. "Ah ha! I've found it," Henry whispered and scurried down the shingle road like a dirty rat to his house. Henry didn't have time to greet his family; he got to work straight away making gold and silver and lots and lots of food for everyone. He and his family quickly became rich and everyone in the land knew their name. Sadly now the farmer was getting old and couldn't remember how to stop the salt mill. He was still very angry though about the salt mill being stolen. Then one night the farmer crept into Henry's house and stole the salt mill back. He knew that as soon as Henry found out he would inform the King and it wouldn't be safe to travel on the land any more. So the farmer went to the port and stole a little sailing ship and off he went. The old farmer was so happy and pleased with himself that he set the mill to make lots of salt so he could sell it at the next port. Suddenly the farmer realised that he couldn't remember what the word was to make the salt mill stop. The salt mill just kept turning and turning until the whole boat was filled up with salt. Unfortunately the boat sunk to the very bottom of the sea with the farmer and the salt mill in it. And to this day the salt mill keeps turning and turning. That is why the sea is salty.

Years and years ago, just after dinosaurs had only just died out, there lived a Princess and a King in a land with no sea called "Earth". The princess's 12th birthday was coming in two days time and the huge town had saved up to buy her the amazing "WISHING RING." On the day of the princess' birthday her room was littered with presents, one being the townspeople's present. When it came to the townspeople's present the King came in and snatched the ring off her. "You're too young to have such a special ring," he roared at her.The princess was so upset that her father relented and let her have the ring for one more night. During that night the Princess ran to the huge drop that surrounded the city and wished that she was big and tall. The moment she slipped on the ring she started to grow. When the Princess wanted to stop growing she couldn't as the ring would not come off! She tugged really hard but it still wouldn't come off. She started to cry and cry and cry. As she stopped growing she realised that her huge salty tears were filling the huge drop to the brim. The princess suddenly realised that she only had to gently pull off the ring. The princess pulled the ring off very slowly and the moment the ring had slipped off her finger she began to shrink really fast. She stopped crying and ran home to tell her father. The princess's tears made what we call the sea so .. the sea is salty because of. ..TEARS

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AWhole NewWorld The hot, crispy, golden sand squishing between my toes until ... Ahhhhh! The sand got hotter and hotter, too hot for my feet. It felt like burning hot lava erupting between my feet; I ran to the sea and put my erupting feet in the cool calm water. I looked back at my family; they looked embarrassed. I turned, looked at everyone else on the beach and they just stared at me. Oh, now what have I done? My sister started to walk over to me, but stopped and turned around. I wanted to cry but I knew that they would only get more embarrassed. I looked at the sea. I started to think maybe there's a place for me in the sea where they would respect me. I thought about it. I forgot I was wearing my wet suit so I slipped my toes into the water and soon the water was up to my knees, then my hips. It started to get colder and the sand between my feet started to disappear. I turned around, not knowing how far I had gone. I could just see my family. They looked like ants relaxing on their day off. The sun shimmered with h;ippiness and the sea sparkled with beauty. What a great day, until that one person embarrasses you and it all changes. I dived under, getting a little bit of a shiver in my head from the coldness. I swam deeper and deeper and deeper. Finally I got to the bottom. There were lots of fish but every time I got a bit closer the fish swam away. I was running out of air so I started swimming to the top but my wet suit zip cord got stuck under a rock. I went back to get it out but the rock wouldn't budge. I pulled with all my might but forgot to keep my mouth closed. I had run out of air. I looked at the shimmering beauty of the top of the sea. A bright light was coming closer and closer. Should I follow it or should I run away? By Eliza Sim Y7SM

Middle SchoolYearSOL Stars As I lay, lying on a patch of grass looking up into the cool misty blue sky, Scanning my eyes across the never ending sky and feeling a close grasp of my family in my hands and the sense of freedom in my mind. Even though my family is miles away I feel the love and harmony they share with me each day. The stars are floating high up in the sky with freedom that makes them shoot by, That's the way I feel when opinions come across and I just stop to remember the freedom of choice. So, so amazing that sky really is and that billions of people share the same sky and stars. The black sheet of paper which replicates the sky is pocked by each individual person when they stare, At nothing but the unique sky in care. Caroline McDonough YBOL

TheNight The night is filled with flickering shadows dancing the song sung by the twinkling stars that shine, burning holes through the thick, black blanket that covers the silvery hills in its warm embrace. The night is still. The trees are held to the air as if by an invisible force holding them with a shadowy hand. Nothing moves and the noises are muffled as if paying respect to the enveloping purple sky. The night is cold. Shattering chilly shafts float on the air, searching for something to settle on and spread with frost. The grass is stiff with cold, trying desperately to find a warm place to rest its tired, aching roots with waving stalks. But most of all, the night is lonely. Stars lie alone, spread like globs of glitter across the sky in clusters, while one lies on the outside, looking for a space to fit in. Solitary trees stand by themselves, searching for some comfort in the emptiness. Catie Murray YBOL

TheCrabThatTaught (Winner of the Ballantyne Essay Cup 2003)

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experiences often bring short boosts of happiness but are never brought up seventy years later. My experience runs over the course of three years and is still to end. And I will remember it till the day I die. Go back to the year 2000, yes the start of the third millennium, the non-existent Y2K bug and the records of "first baby" and "first sunrise". For me this is where my experience starts. Being eight years old (and nine months), I finished a normal day of school, watched a normal afternoon of television and ate a normal dinner. Being a typical eight year old I was chasing my cat Misjif into my parents' bedroom. I was surprised to find my sister Rebecca crying and even more surprised to find my mother with her. Why? Well, I was told that my mother had been diagnosed with breast cancer. As I was too young to know, I figured that, like a cold, it would go away. Soon after that we were given two options: either wait five to six weeks to be treated free (eveu I was appalled that they put people's lives on waiting lists) or pay five thousand dollars to be treated at St. George's. We chose St. George's. All I remember about the week or so before treatment was that the house had never had so many flowers. It made the house appear cheerful but the reason behind it was not. For three days my mother stayed in hospital. After that I treated the cancer like dust brushed off shelves, oil cleaned off a frying pan or sanded wood. Gone. Or so I believed ... Two years passed, checkups became less and less frequent, everyone became more and more relaxed and my mother seemed back to her normal state. Finally I became suspicious. My mother and sister kept having secret meetings. Finally I learnt the truth. This time I was not eight, I was eleven. I had learnt more, heard more, read more and knew more. And this time when I was told about the cancer, which was appropriately named after the crab, it hurt more. 1\vo thousand women are diagnosed each year with breast cancer, and my mother was again one of them, only this time it had spread to the bones, liver and small sections of the lungs too. My first question was: "Why me?" Then, "Why Mum?" Over the next sixth months, Mum had chemotherapy. Many experiences came with it, including the "moulting" of her hair, solved by my idea of using the brush we used on the cat, and her obsession with nutrition and health foods. Brown rice, no

junk food and partial vegetarianism. My mother was given a wig but chose to wear scarves instead (now my grandmother sports the wig). She started the reading of scientific research. For starters we were not allowed to cook in plastic, we were constantly lectured about artificial foods and whoever rang got a one-hour seminar on all of her philosophies. Unfortunately she had to participate in what we called "Round Two" of Chemotherapy. She just finished that yesterday. We know nothing yet. In one aspect this "crab" in her body felt like an extra twenty kilograms on our shoulders, a sad time for friends and family and I actually learnt what it meant to have a heavy heart. Tn other aspects I became closer to my mother, laughed at some of the ridiculous incidents involved and learnt the experience of having this happen to someone in your family. And no matter what happens, whatever the crab does, I will always respect my mother, Professor June Pallot, for all she has gone through. It may be her story, not mine, to tell, not my experiences to share, but it has definitely taught me more than a million years of school ever could. Caitlin Craigie YBOL

TheFishoftheOcean Fish never used to swim in the sea; they used to soar high up in the sky. They flew all over the world, landing in different countries, meeting new fish and exploring the land marks. Half of the fish of the world live in the Southern Hemisphere and the other in the Northern. Halfway through each year the fish would fly many miles and swap their habitats. They fed on small insects flying through the sky at lower levels. Fish would be as happy as Jarry living and nesting on clouds. One night there was an almighty crash that all living fish heard. Not one fish knew what was going on so the chief of each school met up and discussed what they were going to do. They came to the conclusion that they would drop down into the ocean. Day after day schools of fish would be dropping down into the ocean. When the fish hit the water they felt so refreshed as they had never felt or drunk water before, even when it had rained. They lost their wings and became used to their new habitat, the ocean. So this is the story of how fish got into the ocean. Laura Saunders YBOL

WhyTheSeaIsSoColourful Long, long ago at the beginning of time there lived a Goddess. She was the daughter of the most powerful and admired God in all the land. He loved his daughter dearly and watched her grow up in pride, waiting eagerly for the day when he should find her the perfect husband. When the day of her 18th birthday arrived, Gods rich and poor, strong and weak, came from all the ends of the earth to see this radiant beauty, with her long red curls reaching below her waist, to ask for her hand in marriage. Each proposal she received she turned down as kindly as possible as to try and not offend any of the Gods. This would have all been fine if the God of Anger and Chaos had not said to her, "If you will not take me or any of these other Gods, then who will you take?" The Goddess, not wanting to anger the God any further, looked around the room frantically. All of the Gods looked at her hopefully, thinking that just maybe she would change her mind about them. She looked around the room over and over until she spotted a young God with sandy hair who looked to be aboul lhe same age as her. He was sitting on a chair in the corner wearing a grey sack-like tunic and black lace up shoes. She pointed to him and said, "Who is he?" The God of Water then came to the front of the room and said, "He is just a servant. I took him in from the goodness of my heart; it is me you want not him." "I have chosen," the Goddess whispered to her father. "I want to marry the servant if he will have me." When the God of Anger and Chaos heard this he was outraged. "I WILL NITTHAVETHIS!" he yelled, his face burning up. He then spoke to the Goddess in a slightly calmer voice," Choosing a servant over me is a very punishable thing. For this I banish you and your servant to a life living at opposite ends under the sea. Because it is so dark you will never be able to find each other and you will both live a life alone without any light or colour". Before the God of Chaos could do anything the Goddess yelled to the servant, "I will search for you. I will search for you my.... " But she had no time to finish. The next thing she knew she was beneath the deep, dark, blue, colourless sea, alone just as the God had promised. The Goddess knew now that she would never be able to escape, so she did the only thing that seemed right. She began to search for the servant. But this was hard for she had no way of knowing where she was going or where he was. She knew that something

had to be done if this was how she was to spend her life. All at once her mind began to unravel, she began to create. Colourful magnificent things jumped out of her mind and spread all around her. She hoped that the servant would see these wonderful things she was creating until he found the source which was creating life under the sea. Till this day she is still searching and still creating, each day the sea becomes yet more colourful and more beautiful and this will continue until the day she searches and finds her love. Georgina Gray YBOL

TheSelfish God There was once a God named Samara who ruled the land. Samara was a selfish man with cloaks made of the finest silk and jewels moulded by the best of craftsmen. He had a large pointy nose and teeth like those of a lion. Many people envied this man but also feared him, except his greatest enemy Elias. The townspeople wanted to be rid of this man so they declared a meeting. It was decided that Elias was to take prompt action on this issue. It was a dreary day, when the clouds hung low in the sky and rain plummeted onto rooftops. Elias reached the giant door to Samara's Palace and took hold of the knocker banging it three times, not knowing what to expect when it was opened. The door quickly swung open and Elias was greeted with a young servant who called loudly for Samara, then ambled away. When Samara saw the first sight of Elias his eyes darkened into blazing lamps. "What are you doing here!" Samara bellowed out. "I have come to take you away and banish you forever!" Samara looked at him in disgust. Elias held out a glistening lamp made of copper. He was planning to capture him in this lamp; all he had to do was retrieve one drop of his blood. Elias looked worried, realising that he hadn't thought out his plan well enough. He then smiled, remembering he had left a small knife in his pocket from fishing this morning. He briskly grasped it out of his pocket and slit the knife deeply into his arm. Blood flowed out and into the lamp. Samara screeched out as his body turned into a figure like that of a snake's, slithering into the lamp. Elias gave out a shriek of laughter because he had captured one of the most powerful Gods on earth. Samara banged the inside of the lamp over and over again. Elias threw the lamp far into the deepest depths of the ocean. After some years now tides had swept sand and shingle

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over the lamp, burying him forever. From this day on Samara still bangs the inside of the lamp all day and night, so hard that it vibrates through the earth, creating waves which still crash against our seashores today.

Year7 &8 Sports Exchange toWellington Innocent bystanders watched on in awe as giggling hordes of St Margaret's College students swamped through Christchurch Airport. The Year 7 and 8 A Hockey, Basketball and Netball players were on their way to a sports exchange with Queen Margaret College, that just happened to be in Wellington, a whole plane trip away! Armed with sports bags and stifling hot blazers, they lined up for tickets and eventually piled onto a 737. After several arguments about whose seat was where (and whether there was food served on the flight,) the plane was up in the air, zooming the girls to their Wellington billets! Of course, the billets were very friendly and their families hospitable and after a delicious dinner and a good sleep, we were ready to play! But almost one and a half hours later I was not so optimistic. Stuck in an enormous traffic jam on a sweltering Wellington motorway, I was certain I would miss my netball game! Luckily, thanks to our ingenious bus driver, (who zipped down a deserted side-street) my billet and I arrived just in time! Queen Margaret took out first place in the sports results, St Margaret's were second (though we thrashed everyone in hockey,) and St Benedict's, another Wellington school playing, were third. Happy with our results, we made our way back to our billets' houses for some food and a good sleep. It was off to Te Papa, Wellington Zoo and the Parliament buildings in the morning! It was incredible to see the Beehive and the historic buildings of Parliament. Everyone kept their eyes peeled for a glimpse of the Prime Minister, but sadly she didn't drop in for a visit! We stood inside the debating chamber, (it's a lot smaller than it looks on TV,) and talked to Stephen Franks, of the ACT party. Te Papa was amazing, and we learnt heaps about the early Maori, the rainforests, Indian marriages and the settlers. We played Hawaiian drums (very loudly,) shook in the Earthquake house, gasped as we watched toys come to life in a movie of New Zealand history, and twirled poi. After eating lunch amongst the ducks by the pond, it was off to Wellington Zoo.

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We saw lions, tigers, giraffes, red panda, native birds, and many more interesting and beautiful animals. But I think the main attraction that many of my friends will remember for a long time were the chimpanzees. After we piled onto the viewing platform (and generally made a lot of noise,) the male chimp made it his mission to fire natural missiles in our direction! Tree logs, clumps of grass and food were thrown (quite long distances) and we ducked and laughed as the chimp tried to disembody us! Luckily, before any of these objects really hurt anyone, the zoo keeper came down and we saw a cute side of the rather vicious chimp. We cheered as a baby chimp was able to scavenge a piece of fruit off another chimp and laughed as the chimps clapped for more food. And then it was back to school after our last full day in Wellington! In the morning, our bags were packed and we gave our billet families our various presents as a big thank-you, (it's pretty hard work looking after us,) and then it was off to Queen Margaret College for a morning of school. We did an obstacle course/cricket/softball game in PE and had a shared lunch and assembly. Jt was a time to say good-bye and collect the email addresses and phone numbers of our new friends. Finally, we piled onto a bus that took us back to Wellington airport, buying snacks and drinks as provisions for the halfhour journey home. I'm really glad I was a part of the Wellington exchange. It was heaps of fun and I really enjoyed playing competitively against a school in a different city!

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Dry land training gave us an idea what water polo was about, but we still didn't understand the sport that well. We went to our first practice at QEll where we had heaps of fun. At the end we were pumped and ready for our first game. When we arrived at the pool we were very excited, but our time in the water seemed to go very quickly, and not really to our advantage. But we had loads of fun. Since then our games have improved, our defence is loads better and the scores aren't as bad as they used to be. But every time we get into the water we have great fun and that, of course, is the most important thing.

Once a very long time ago, before dinosaurs, and far far before you or I lived, a baby was born into the world of wizards. She was a fine young lady with beautiful locks that fell gracefully on to her shoulders and a smile the melted even the hardest hearts. Rasey was bought up to do the things ladies in that day would do, such as cooking, cleaning and looking after the men of the house. But all she ever longed to do was cast spells like her brothers. Since all those years ago witches hadn't come to be, she was told to keep quiet or she would be punished in a most brutal way. One day Rasey was cleaning the house when she found a dusty old book at the back of the bookcase. She thought it looked quite interesting so she took it to her room to have a better look at it. Determined, she tried to open it, but it held fast. When she turned it to its side she noticed a small key hole. Suddenly she remembered her grandmother had given her a small key just before she died; it looked almost the right size to fit in the hole. She searched high and low until finally she found the key. To her surprise it fitted perfectly! When she opened it, she noticed that there was some writing lightly engraved in the cover which said, "To my darling granddaughter I know that this will help you greatly in your life, lots of love granny". For the next couple of years Rasey read the book over and over until she knew it back to front. But the spell that fascinated her the most was the one that could make a creature, big or small, fall asleep for ever. One day there was word that a giant from the lands at the ends of the earth was on its way to her village. All women and children were ordered to go into their underground bunkers while all the men stayed out and fought. Rosey knew she could help so she cut her hair short and took her brother's clothes so she could disguise herself as a boy. The battle was frightening and many men young and old lost their lives, but Rosy kept on fighting with all the spells she could remember. Then when she thought all hope was lost she remembered the sleeping spell. She muttered the words under her breath and for a minute she thought it hadn't worked. But then the great beast like monster began to close its eyes and its huge overweight body crashed into the sea. And until this day the snore of the giant sends ripples across the sea which turn into waves which crash upon our beaches, day after day until the end of time.

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Y7and8 WaterPolo When we first started we knew nothing about water polo. It was in the water; that was all we knew and that isn't a lot.

Middle School Year 8MA HowtheSharkBecame Attracted toBlood One day, thousands of years ago, there lived a large, grey shark that went by the name of Bruce, but all his sharkie friends called him Brucie. Now, Bruce was a bit of a tough shark who hung around with his friends, beating up hundreds of little innocent fish. There were two very unlucky fish named Greg and Fred that Bruce used to pick on every single day. One day Greg and Fred started to get sick of hiding from Bruce all the time, so they thought of an excellent plan to surprise him. Their plan was to get Bruce attracted to something else rather than them. Greg and Fred didn't really know what Bruce would be attracted to so they went to the fishy mall to find their prey. They were there for hours, looking in every shop there was. Until they came to a very strange shop that they had never heard of before called 'Revenge on the Shark'. This shop was perfect for their plan, so they went in to have a swim around. While they were swimming around the aisles, Greg came across a product called human blood and thought that it might just do the trick. Later on that night they went around to Bruce's bachelor pad with the human blood. They opened the lid and held it up to Bruce's nose. Amazingly, Bruce got up and swam all the way to the other side of the neighbourhood where Greg and Fred had stored some extra human blood. Greg and Fred were so happy that their plan had worked they went to shout themselves a beer at the Fishy Inn. And that's how the shark became attracted to blood. Charlotte Baddeley YBMA

was thick and warm. It was also unique and soon all of the gods were paying Aphrodite large amounts of gold to make them a cloak of the pattern they so admired. Aphrodite had some awful strategies; sometimes she would chase the bears until they were too tired to go on. Other times she would force them to swim for long periods of time until they struggled on to the bank to avoid drowning. She would then murder them in any way possible. One day Aphrodite found a large group of pandas so she began in hot pursuit. The quiet animals fled for their lives but in their haste they rushed towards the sea. In blind fright they began swimming out of reach but Aphrodite would just wait on the beach for them to scramble back or drown, which ever came first. As the sun began to set Poseidon saw the desperate animals struggling to breathe so he decided that he wanted them for his underwater kingdom and himself. He sent his magic sea serpent to swallow them whole. When Aphrodite saw this she was furious. She shot her only poisoned arrow at the retreating serpent tail. The tip embedded deep and the serpent sank to the bottom of the ocean. Now Poseidon had planned for the magic serpent to give the pandas the ability to breathe underwater while they were in the serpent's stomach but the arrow had served its purpose. Soon the pandas began to change shape and size. Their front legs morphed into flippers and their back legs turned into a tail. Their bodies stretched and their teeth sharpened. Poseidon was disgusted at the sight of these new mammals; their patches were set behind their eyes, giving them a bug-eyed appearance. To this day the Orcas have been one of the few whales to ever eat large prey. They have since been named Killer whales as they use Aphrodite's techniques to corner and trap seals and other underwater creatures. But they can still be seen together as unity is strength and they haven't forgotten the time when they were once helpless. Johanna King YBMA

WhytheOrcas areBlackandWhite A long time ago, before the tuatara was born, the areas were once panda bears. Now in those days pandas were common and they loved to go swimming in lakes and lagoons. But they were always in great danger as Aphrodite, the Greek god of hunting, enjoyed to seek and kill these peaceful creatures. They were always completely helpless as nothing could hide their bright colouring and they could only swim for a short time. Aphrodite loved to wear the fur of these mammals as it

HowtheStarfish Cameto Be Millions and millions of years ago, before dinosaurs existed, the earth was a still and silent place with plenty of land and sea. The sea had many millions of types of different fish, which did not survive to be living now. The whole world was surrounded in darkness and only the moon and very few stars gave the faintest glow of colour. One cold, lonely and dark night a star became very sick

and its glow started to get paler and paler until it was only a faint glimmer of orange. The star started slowly falling out of the sky and towards earth. All the other stars knew it was its death, but one little star clung to the sick star and they sped towards earth together. As they got closer and closer they could see that they would die for sure, there was no chance of survival on this hard looking green and blue planet. They said their goodbyes to each other when they were only ten metres away from their doom. They shut their eyes and waited and waited and waited. Slowly they opened their eyes and everything was blue. As they sank slowly they found they could breathe in this strange, cold and calm blue stuff and that there were many other creatures. Soon they saw bright colours and floated towards them. They found that they were soft and nice to touch. As they discovered all this, the sick star became slowly better and both were now a pale orange. They named the other creatures coral and fish and then decided to call themselves starfish and made a home in the coral. Not long after, many more of the stars came to become starfish. When they died they would shoot out of the sky and into the sea. Soon there were many starfish spread all over the seabeds around the globe. And that is how the starfish came to be. Lauren Ching YBMA

HowtheWhale gota Blowhole Once, a long time ago, upon a sandy shore, there was a young goddess called Laylani, who was playing on the sand with her eldest sister Maya. Laylani called to Maya, "Maya, Maya, may I go swim in the ocean?" Maya replied, "Yes you may, but don't go too deep or out of my sight; the sea is not a safe place for young goddesses like you." "Of course I won't," Laylani answered "What do you think I am, crazy!" "Um no," Maya said, in a rather unsure way. " I just want you to be safe". Laylani removed her dress and ran to the water in her under garments. What a sight she was splashing and carrying on. Suddenly, Laylani felt the water growing, getting higher and higher, reaching from her ankles to her neck, in just a few seconds. "Maya, Maya!" she screamed. She heard a voice, a soft, shaky, scary little voice saying, "Laylani, Laylani, she can't hear you .... she can't, she can't."

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This was when Laylani's heart dropped. " SHE CAN, SHE CAN!" Laylani screamed, over and over again. Laylani's soft, golden brown locks were now wet and tangled. She could no longer scream as she was completely covered in water. Then complete darkness enfolded her. She felt around and realised she was inside a sea creature, perhaps a whale. In the mean time, Maya came to get Laylani out of the water so they could return home. To her horror and disgust Laylani was gone. Maya tore off her dress and swam straight into the waves. Time passed; minutes, hours, she didn't know and she too was swallowed by the whale. It was here at last she found her little sister Laylani. Maya knew they had to find a way out fast or they would be digested. Maya thought of many ways to escape, but none seemed workable, until at her last try she hoisted Laylani up on her shoulders and jumped the most amazing, the highest, the strongest jump she could manage. Both Maya and Laylani came shooting out, leaving a hole in the whale's skin. They swam quickly back to shore, dried themselves off anu µut on their dresses, both being exhausted from their adventure. Maya then said, "Laylani, I think it's best we keep this adventure to ourselves." And they did just that, every now and then reflecting on their luck. "Thank goodness we're alive." After this day, the whale was always seen with a hole through its head and this over time became known as its blowhole. The whale too was lucky, for breathing had been a difficult task before Maya and Laylani had exited the whales insides with such rapidity and skill. Georgia Wilcox YBMA

HowTheOctopus GotItsManyArms A long time ago, before time was caught in clocks and watches by humans, the octopus only had two arms. He was very greedy, and never had enough lollies to satisfy him. One day, when he went to get his lollies from the dairy, it was closed! Now that annoyed him, never had he been this angry. How dare they close it! " Right," he said, "that's it. I'll just have to get my lollies a different way!" So, he swam around the dairy to look for something to

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climb into. Octopus soon found a small window which hadn't been locked. In he climbed, to get his lollies. What he didn't know, was that there was a big pot of toffee that was still drying on the floor. When he at last got into the window (it was very small and a tight fit), Octopus fell exhausted, down onto the floor, right into the pot! Now that didn't bother him; he just licked his lips and looked at all the jars, filled to the brim with lollies, of every sort, shape, size and colour. He decided that sherbet fizzes were for him so went to the jar, and tried to get the top off with his suckers, but the lid was stuck solid. He tried again, this time with all his force. Finally, with a giant PLOP! it came off. However, not only did the lid go flying, but also the sherbet fizzes inside flew too. They fell onto him, and stuck fast, because of the toffee. Six of them, all in a row, next to his two arms. He swam home frantically, ashamed, because he knew he shouldn't have broken into the dairy, and everyone would know it was he; because no matter how hard he pulled, he couldn't remove the sherbet fizzes. And that's how the Octopus got eight arms. He's not greedy anymore, he just hides in small caves, sulking and avoiding sticky pots of toffee. Helena Schwertheim YBMA

MyFavourite Room The morning golden rays flow through the window. I lie down; my comfortable bed waits for my brain to be awake. I see the fragrant, red, beautiful flowers which are growing outside my window, the leaves wet with the morning moisture. I see my own reflection in the mirror. My desk is· full of pictures with lots of decorations, from my friends. I find lots of drawing and writing to decorate the walls. My badminton racquet, long and slender, hangs in its usual place. Nothing so much changes in my room from night to day, except for one of my pillows that has fallen casually to the floor. None of my friends are awake already. Usually, I am always the only one awake first. I'm not sure if their bed is as comfortable as mine. This is my room, a room where I feel warm in the middle of the winter, and where I feel peace in the middle of the war. A room where I feel safe and comfortable. Rina Soetanto YBMA

TheSt.Margaret's OneDayEvent The day started, dark, cold, but with the promise of sunshine. I was up at 5:30 am to get everything ready. Fortunately, the saddle and bridle were already loaded in the car. I got up and squeezed into my joddies, tucked in my shirt and pulled on my jersey. I only just managed to get all of my hair in my hair net before stumping down the stairs like a drunken dummy with a terrible hangover. I had a sparse breakfast before going outside in the freezing cold to retrieve my pony, Alfie. He is a small, black pony with a cute face, but on that particular morning he had a very grumpy, disgruntled look on his face as I dragged him out of bed at 6:00 in the morning. I gave him a handful of pony nuts to lessen the the looks he was giving me, and his wee, pixie-like ears pricked up and he gobbled the nuts ferociously fast. After we had loaded him into the float, we were on our way, all the way out to Rangiora. The car was slowly getting warmer, as were our toes, and the sun was coming up to burn off that pesky fog. The grounds were coated in frost and the first horses were out getting warmed up, their breath forming pearly white clouds in front of them. Alfie came slowly off the float and looked aruum.l, before shoving his head into the hay like a possessed being. I went out to walk the Cross Country course, my toes freezing solid about half way round. The course was easy enough and I knew that I would enjoy myself when it was my turn to go. Back to the float to put all of Alfie's gear on. He really does look quite pretty in all his garb. I warmed up, waving at all of the familiar faces before going in and performing an accurate test, which landed me in 5th place. The test involved all sorts of circles and transitions which Alfie pulled off almost flawlessly - his only fault was being a little bit slow, as he finds dressage very boring! Alfie got a long break here, to wait for the Cross Country jumping to start. We were doing Intro height jumps which are up to 75 cm high and 75 cm wide. I was waiting with anticipation until finally the saddle was thrown on Alfie (not literally!) and away we went to warm up. By the time it was our turn to go, Alfie was very warm as the sun was finally shining brightly, all traces of the fog gone with the frost. Alfie, in his usual style, plodded out of the starting box with much encouragement from his rider, but soon we were on our way. There were all sorts of jumps for us to clear. Logs were the main feature, but there were also white gates, banks to jump up and down, walls and, of course, the water jump.

Alfie popped down with no trouble at all and we finished inside the time and with no stops or mishaps. Alfie had a good long drink of water and then was left at the float in peace to eat his hay. We did a very similar thing and got some hot chips and a cold drink. We spent almost three hours looking around at all of the pretty horses and ponies, each with their own set of problems and virtues. Roll on the Show jumping!! Brightly coloured poles may seem easy compared to the Cross Country phase, but there are more technicalities than you may think. You have to get your strides right, especially through the double, which is usually two strides, or you may knock a pole off and get more points. Alfie is a good wee show jumper who knows how to manage his feet (weirdly enough some horses don't) and we got around clear, inside the time limit. At the end of the day I was second, as people who beat me in the dressage had troubles in the jumping and so collected more points. The person with the least points at the end wins! All in all it was a fun day for all despite the stresses that horses can cause, and almost everyone had a great day out, spending time with their friends and part11ers. Katie Todd, YBMA

WhytheEelisBlack A long time ago the Eel had many friends. He was popular and happy. Over all, he had a great life, until he mucked it up. The real reason everyone liked him was that they were envious of his golden skin. He glowed with beauty and pride. In reality they hated him; they were sick of his arrogance and snobbiness. He thought he was better than everyone else in the whole ocean. He was wrong ! The ocean creatures held a grand meeting to see what they could do to rid themselves of the eel. All night long they discussed all sorts of ideas, "Kill him," some said. Others said, "Feed him to the seagulls." But it was shy little Peter the Plankton who came up with the best idea. The following day Peter the Plankton went to see the Sea God, Mr Neptune. Mr Sea God Neptune also disliked the way eel misused his precious gift of golden skin. He and Peter the Plankton discussed what punishment eel was to have. They came to an agreement and Peter the Plankton left. A few days later, Mr Neptune Sea God, came by Eel's home and stopped for a visit. Eel knew he was coming so he made his skin glow and sparkle.

"I am very disappointed in you Eel" Mr Neptune said." You have a special gift and you misuse it badly; I feel you must be punished." With that the sea god stripped Eel of his gold, glowing skin and eel was left naked, with only his black slimy under layer of skin. Too ashamed to speak, Eel left his house and his ego behind, to live in the deep dark places in the sea, where no one can see him. To this day the Eel is still as black as the night. Marsha Taaffe, YBMA

All the starfish were so scared. They didn't want to stick on the rock for their whole life. Then the other fish told the truth. The starfish said that it was not fair. Then one of the fish said that it was fair, because the starfish didn't say that only one fish was allowed. The starfish realized their mistake. They hid from the other fish between the rocks. But then, unfortunately, somehow all the starfish became a fish that looks like a star with no fins and tails and they got five legs instead. The starfish still looks beautiful. But now, they can't swim anymore; they have to stick on the rock. Rina Soetanto YBMA

WhyDoesTheStarFishStickToTheRocks? A long time ago, the starfish didn't stick to the rocks. They could swim around the ocean. They had tails and fins instead of five legs. They were the fastest swimmers in the ocean. The starfish was also the most beautiful fish in the ocean. It had beautiful colour and star patterns all over its body. One day, one of the starfish kept going on about how beautiful and what a very good swimmer she was. And how ugly and what a very slow swimmer the other fishes were. Later on all the other starfish started to say all that sickening stuff. All the other fish started to grow sick of them. They even got sick of their beauty. Until one day, one of the starfish said that all the other ugly fishes shouldn't be living in the ocean with them. They always thought that they were the most beautiful, intelligent, fastest swimmers and the most interesting creatures in the whole ocean. The starfish said that they would have a five hundred metre swimming competition between one of the starfish and the other fish. Whoever lost the competition, would have to stick on the rocks in the ocean. The starfish chose the fastest swimmer between them. But, the other fish were much more cunning. They chose fifty of the fastest swimmers between them. They had a bright idea. When the day came, the other fish lined up every ten metres. Only one starfish was going to swim against fifty different fish. None of the starfish realized that there were actually more than one other fish in the competition. The first ten metres began. The starfish won by five metres. She laughed with joy. But then, she saw that the other fish was five metres after her. She sped up. Then, in a split second, she was level with this other fish. But then, two seconds later, she saw that the other fish was now ten metres in front of her. She sped up, and sped up. But then the only thing she saw was that the other fish is another ten metres away. This continued until the last fish reached the end.

Year7 and8 Basketball This year three St Margarets' College Y7 and 8 Basketball teams entered the Winter Basketball Tournament at Pioneer Stadium. We played on Wednesday and Friday afternoon against various intermediate school and club teams. Mr. Schout and Mr Jones gave up their lunch times and afternoons to coach us and we are very grateful for the help we have received from them. We learnt to have fun even when we lost. Congratulations must go to Heiui Schout who was selected to play for a Canterbury age group team. We lost many of our games but we enjoyed the tournament all the same. Fiona Millar YBMA

WhytheJellyfish hasTentacles! Thousands of years ago, when only Gods and Goddesses walked the Earth, a God called Neptune decided to create a place where there were such creatures that could breathe under water. Neptune spent many days and many nights creating these under water inhabitants. At last, one day near to the end of the month, Neptune had finished! He separated a place away from his home, so that he could look down on his creations. It took many days, to get all the life into the water. Once Neptune had finished, he decided to call this vast area the sea, because all he had to do was look out of his window, and he could 'see' everything going on below him. Now it so happened that when Neptune was naming the Sea life, he came across one creature that looked ever so helpless. Neptune took it upon himself to care for the little one as his own. Neptune named the creature 'jellyfish' because it looked like jelly. Once Jellyfish was able to fend for himself, Neptune set him free into the Sea.

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Years went by and everyone was getting along fine; that is until one day Seahorse swam over to Neptune and said, "Neptune, it seems that jellyfish is stealing all my food, and eating it himself!" Neptune laughed in spite of himself. "Seahorse, I know my Jellyfish well. He would never ever do something like that!" Seahorse went away and didn't complain again. Whale and Shark also went to Neptune with the same story; Jellyfish was eating their food. After they had gone Neptune decided to take action. For the next few days, Neptune watched over Jellyfish very carefully. What Seahorse, Whale and Shark had said was true! Jellyfish was eating their food! After sighting this Neptune had to take action. He grabbed Jellyfish from behind and told him to behave, or he would be nailed to a post underwater! Upon hearing this Jellyfish laughed out loud. This made Neptune very angry. Neptune carved some rope, nails, a thick needle and a hammer out of some coral. Quick as a flash, Neptune stitcheci some rope to Jellyfish, and nailed him to an underwater post. Jellyfish was taken aback by how intense the pain was. He gasped. Neptune told him that as punishment he would have to stay nailed to a post for three days and three nights. On the fourth day he could try and break free from the post. He would go with no food or water for all the days he was stuck. Three days and three nights went by, and all the animals came to look at Jellyfish stuck on the post. On the fourth day Jellyfish tried and tried to break free, but he could not. Yet on the fifth day the rope that was nailed to the post un-nailed itself! Jellyfish was free! Jellyfish tried to get the rope off of him, but it would not come free. He swam over to Shark and asked him to bite it off. But when Shark bit the ropes Jellyfish screamed! The ropes were now a part of him. So Jellyfish was made an outcast from the rest of the Sea life. He had to fend for himself or die! And until this day Jellyfish has not been able to get the ropes off! And so that is the story of how the jellyfish got his Tentacles. But, just as a reminder, don't get too close to the Tentacles. They come alive with anger if something tries to touch them.

TheScience Fair In Years 7 and 8 every year everyone does a science fair investigation, where we all choose our own topic. After a couple of months of hard work and in depth research we set up our projects in the Science and Technology building. We wait over the weekend for our projects to be judged and we eagerly await Monday morning when we return to school and investigate who has made it through to the 'Canterbury Westland Science Fair'. The atmosphere in the Convention Centre is remarkably calm. Everyone is eager to get a prize for all the hard work they have done. There are a lot of judges wandering around the Convention Centre, all of them hoping to find the perfect science fair for their section. Two and a half hours pass really quickly and then it is time to wander on home and enjoy the rest of our Sunday afternoon. Sunday afternoon on the day of the Fair is very nerve wracking, as you wait for that call from Mrs Fraser, to say you have won a prize. Well, I was one of the lucky few to get a prize. 1 had no idea of what I had won. I got changed into shirt aml lie and went along to the Science Fair prize giving in the Limes Room at the Town Hall. There were several speeches from various people and then came the prizes. I was called out for the first time and won a seventy dollar book voucher for a first placing. I was called up a second time and was awarded a cup and a seventy five dollar cheque. I was extremely pleased with my prizes. For me that Sunday was a great day and it was for many others too. How do I feel about Science Fair? Science Fair is hard work, but it's all worth it in the end.

Canterbury/Westland Science Fair - Georgia Wilcox with Iler exhibit

Georgia Wilcox YBMA

Emma Hipango YBMA

Canterbury/Westland Science Fair - Caitlin Craigie with Iler exhibit

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Year 9 TheWheelchair The wheelchair sits in the corner. Once, like you, it was full of energy. Your soul filled it, giving it a life of its own. Together, you and your chair zoomed along the pavement; the strong wheels replaced your arthritic legs, the beeping horn called a warning instead of your voice. Together, you and your chair played the game: running over people's toes when they just didn't move fast enough. And together, you and your wheelchair played with me, your granddaughter. The chair that I could hear coming around the corner was the chair I welcomed. Black, fast. I rode on the back of the chair, feeling like I was flying; I was flying - happy to be with you. I remember the pink play sets, the toy turtles, the pretty plastic teapot, the tink of teacups, the cartoons we watched, the stories you wrote, the book I read to you. The lullabies you sang to me as a little child are sealed in my memory; each note plays on the thought of you. Each memory is a joy. The wheelchair in the corner is a different chair: it is soulless, dead. The life you gave it has gone. It is black, silent and sinister. The wheelchair has no purpose now that you are gone. Like the chair, you had run low on energy, your life batteries running down. You put the tiny red light on, to show us you were coming to a halt. I'm crying for you, Granny, and each tear that falls from my cheek is a memory that mingles with the floor, one with the house, like you are. You can feel the memories and we can share them. You are my guardian angel, and you are here, without your chair but with me. Aimee Borlaise Year9

TheRace I hug my tracksuit closer and just manage to catch my towel before it slides off my shoulders. With one finger, I absentmindedly trace the silver fern on my pocket. Looking around at all the other athletes in the marshalling area, I recognise some of the other swimmers that are going to race against me. Most look totally petrified like me. One is even in tears, but I do not underestimate her. Out in the stadium we

will all be equals. We are all fit and ready. Anyone can win. It's just a matter of who wants it the most. I am startled out of my daydreaming by the marshall. He is calling my name. A sudden wave of panic rises inside me, taking me by surprise, but I grab it and shove it back down again. I go and claim my place in the row of girls. We are glad to be off our feet and slump down in the hard chairs provided as one. But we aren't one. We are far from it. We are all individuals wanting the same thing. Pressure, anxiety and tension hangs in the air. I want to run, get as far away as possible, but I can't. I think of my family and my coach, sitting out there in the roaring crowd. Their reassuring faces skip lightly though my mind. I hear the race before ours start, and wait for the simultaneous splash as the swimmers hit the water. "Girls, you're up. Good Luck." Luck? I don't need luck. I need a place to hide. I draw a deep, shuddering breath, and walk out into the stadium. Nothing could have prepared me for this moment, and I cannot restrain a tiny gasp. Trying to ignore the overwhelming presence of more than 10,000 people, I walk to my lane. The air is warm and smells of chlorine. I check I am in the right lane with my timekeepers, and stand behind the block, waiting for our names to be announced. The cheers are deafening for the favourites to win, but when mine come I do not care how loud they are - I am not listening. "Jn lane 5," said the announcer, "is Samantha Walker from New Zealand." I give a small, zombie-like wave to the immense crowd, in the direction of my family and team. I strip off my tracksuit and take my cap and goggles out of my pocket before throwing it in the box provided along with my towel. Negative thoughts begin to rush through my head, but I flush them out, down the drain. I stretch the cap and settle it on my head, feeling the familiar tightness around my ears. I repeat in my head over and over what I have to do, but the thought of it makes me sick. Butterfly, to the other wall and back again, everyone trying to do it faster than anyone else, for themselves and for their country. The whistle blows. I climb the steps of the white starting block, while making last adjustments to my goggles. I stare at the blank, blue liquid in front of me, knowing that I will have to be on form right from the start, or I will never get into my rhythm, and the whole race will be exhausting, sluggish. "Take your marks." All was instantly quiet. The beeper sounded and we hit

the water together. Adrenaline pulses through me, as I am enveloped in clear, cool, quiet water. I prolong my streamline, wanting to stay underwater, away from the blare of the crowd. I come up eventually, right up with the leaders of the pack. All nervousness leaves me. I get into my rhythm and keep it steady, breathing every few strokes. Feeling good, I am in my element. This is what I have trained for. A dolphin - slightly ahead, or slightly behind of the black torpedoes in the lanes beside me? I touch and turn, using my legs to get as much velocity off the wall as I can. Streamline not so long this time - I need air. Pain, that old familiar friend, uncurls in my legs and seeps upward into my gut. Don't panic - just ride the wave of it. As I breathe my ears are pounding with the noise of the crowd, and there are so many things to look at. But all I see as I flash up and down is the other end of the pool - that wall. I will give it everything, with no regrets. Even though the serenity of being underwater is so peaceful, I have never been more alert. I start to seize up; my legs are nearly dead. I'm breathing more frequently. Twenty metres to go, ten, eight. Under the flags. Grit my teeth and put my head down. Last stroke. Hands slap the wall with such force. Fingers will break? I gave it everything. No regrets. Samantha Walker, Year 9

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ATerrifying Experience The evening was warm and quiet. Typical of a soft summer night in a small New Zealand settlement, sparsely inhabited. The only noise was a gentle whisper of wind stirring the topmost branches of the surrounding native trees, particular to this special area. The sleepy stupor which lay low over this little village was punctuated only by a low droning sound, the hum of the insects as the sun began to fade. Inside our rental vehicle this atmosphere was mimicked: tired and relaxed with a continual chugging sound, as we made our way up the road to our final destination for the night before turning in and preparing for the day ahead. Our last, on a scenic journey of the West Coast, where we were showing our exchange student the beautiful landscape of our country. We pulled up in the Fox Glacier car park, intending to walk the five minute track to the look-out point so we could decide as to whether we would return the following day. Even before the engine had died, the van door was flung open by an eager six year old, anxious to be the first to reach the lookout. Who you ask? My brother James, was off, followed by the remaining six of us at a much more leisurely pace. This was typical of James, and therefore not hugely concerning to the rest of us. However, as we came to the gap in the trees, it became apparent that James was not there as expected, nor waiting as usual with a cheeky grin. In almost an instant the panic began to swell as does a balloon before it pops. With each passing moment that does not relieve the situation, the tension inside increases rapidly. This was no longer a passing "Oh, where's James?" but rather an "I can't find James anywhere, not even another twenty minutes walk up the track!" Another breath of air filled the balloon, as hurried attempts to search the track to the mouth of the flowing river (an hours walk at a usual pace) were unsuccessful. The mood became frantic. The air that had once seemed to be sweet with the smell of summer was now thick with fear and apprehension. The native bush came alive, seeming to laugh at our worry. The trees chanted a song of fear, louder, beating, and the fingers of the ferns grabbed at us as we passed. The sound of the cicadas now drummed menacingly as we became acutely aware of our surroundings: a narrow downhill path, slippery gravel, steep drops and swelling darkness. Springing into action, I numbly observed as Dad declared it an emergency and accompanied a mother stricken with grief and imagining the worst back to the vehicle to go for help,

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while watching the three teenagers being transformed from carefree young adults into efficient and mature people, dealing with the crisis in different ways. Two were highly emotional, but still acting quickly, and the ever practical Amelia calmly assisted Dad. Meanwhile Mum and I sped towards Fox Glacier village, the trees further obstructing a vision blurred with tears; the ride long, frightening, and in our minds, never ending. Racing into the only open place on arrival - a mini grocery store come flat - we found to our delight, a host of willing people. The owner of the shop was part of the local search and rescue team. She immediately organised a search party and other people in the village offered their assistance. As this took place, comforting words and a mug of tea were offered to a distressed Mum, while being assured of the highly equipped team that were on their way. We then took off back to the dreaded spot, this time with the woman from the shop. But disaster again! While we were fast approaching the site of panic, unbeknownst to us, the search team equipped with all the specialist gear was fast approaching the other end of the track - on the wrong side of the river. Catastrophically, it appeared the directions had been misinterpreted. I felt useless myself, what could an eleven year old girl do apart from attempting to calm my mother, while the whole time my head felt as though it was being slammed against a brick wall and my happy world turned upside down? The thudding of my heart was seemingly loud and obvious in the tense silence filling the car. A million thoughts were racing through my mind. Where was my little brother? Were those dark eyes in the bush watching him in the fading daylight, or was he lying crumpled in a heap on the rocks below the steep slopes? But, as well as this, were Dad and my sisters fine? How was I going to help Mum? What would we do if we cou Id still not find James? My heart stopped momentarily as we reached the clearing in the dense bush that served as the car park. My eyes were unwilling to open, for fear of what grief lay ahead. Uncovering them at the voices of Mum and the woman, the silence was broken by shouts of joy, amazement. There, sitting on the knee of my father and surrounded by the other three, was James. This time looking slightly cold and tired, but unaffected and surprised by the tear streaked faces. Overcome with immense relief, the balloon seemed to have finally popped. Replaced, by a curiosity at what had actually happened. It turned out James had simply gone too far, missed the look-out, and ended up more than an hours walk down the track. After waiting for a family that did not come, getting

slightly frightened, he had begun to make his way slowly back up the track, where (after Mum and I had left) he had met the others rushing in the opposite direction. We then needed to have the whole search and rescue team radioed to get them back to where we were, and faces all around, both them and us were tinged with embarrassment, but coupled with the relief. They had after all gone to the wrong place, which could have proved fatal had a more desperate situation arisen. James was also reinforced with a strong message to remain right with us in the future, not that we would consider him ever being out of our sight again! When we finally left the area that night there was no trip to see the glow worms as planned. This, we decided, was enough for one day. By Lucy Mac( arlane, Year 9

Summer Holiday The sun hung low in the sky glinting off the water, sparkling with every motion of the waves. Further down the beach, l wu µigeons stood opposite, pecking at an empty bottle. A blue bag blows across the road as though dancing, graceful and beautiful in time with the tide. And on the horizon, a single boat drifts slowly away from shore marking the end of a glorious summer holiday. Megan Dynes, Year 9

TheFire The bright fire burns the colour of autumn. Outside, a pale new moon glows showering me with light. The rich, dark chocolate melts In my mouth all, encasing me with warmth. Morag McDonald, Year 9

FreeDay I stand on the hill The yellow bucket of sun enclosing it's wonder like the comfort of steaming sand on your feet. This world around me so unique, every turn of the magazine page. The freedom of flight like a tiny bird expressing its joy, its size contrary to its purpose. Miriam Black, Year 9

Relaxation The tree trunk seems to reach upwards forever, the leaves sheltering me like a green umbrella. I lie there unmoving. A scrap of paper sails by, on a soft, warm wind. Samantha Walker, Year 9

Wind The raging wind snaps the tree trunk as it falls. The sea of hurrying people parts isolating a small green umbrella. A scrap of newspaper whips by and the storm calms. The soft warm wind clears the clouds and caresses my face. Brynlea Collin, Year 9

Year 10 WhatIf? What if the world had not been explored?

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Would these countries exist? Would there even be a world? What if there were no terrorist networks? Would there be an 'Osama Bin Laden'? Would we lead a safer existence? Would Israel and Palestine be using the road map to peace? Would New Zealand be working a Trade Agreement with George W Bush (who would have more time on his hands) in the United States of America? What if we looked toward the future and ceased looking at the past, maybe we might be able to achieve and grow together as a nation!? Sarah Masterton, Year 10

WhatIf? What if Adam and Eve had not sinned? Would we be: living in a world of peace, tranquillity and of freedom? sleep side by side next to wild animals? have the option to eat the tree of knowledge? What if people had not rejected and turned against God? Would each and everyone be capable of doing all things through Christ who strengthens them? Would the entire world be living together in harmony in one part of the world? At least we wouldn't remain under God's punishment - would we? Sarah Masterton, Year JO

Maybelline Make-up Artisitic Youthful Beauty Eyeliner Smooth and soft Hiding old age Enhancing Striking Brings out features Obscuring adolescence Red lips Navy eyes Wrinkle eraser Improving appearance Taking off years Having vision Imagination Taking the world in both hands! Olivia Marlow, Year JO

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BalletAcademy Students TriptoJapan In October, senior members of our Ballet Academy along with members of the Canterbury Ballet Academy travelled to Japan to perform in a mixed culture dance festival in Kurashiki, Japan to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the Kurashiki/ Christchurch sister city connection. The girls had a wonderful time giving two joint performances with the Kurashiki Ballet Company. Both were performed in front of capacity audiences at the Gebukan Theatre, a venue which the girls described as "unimaginable with over 20 tech advisors and hundreds of stage lights which shone from all possible angles". A few days later they danced at City Hall during the 30th Anniversary Sister City Festival sharing the performance with

Japanese dancers and, after the performance, shared a party with the Japanese dancers, their directors and members of City Hall. The girls stayed three nights with Jaspanese host families which was another highlight of this city as they felt 'engulfed in real Japanese culture'. They also went sightseeing, travelled to Hiroshima and Myajima Island, a truly beautiful spot, and Kyoto where, as well as shopping, they attended the rehearsal of the Kyoto Higaki Ballet Company's 'Swan Lake'. This was truly inspirational for them. The whole experience for the girls was one which they will remember and treasure forever.

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Mijntje Lepoutre Year 11

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Arts Council 2003 has been an incredibly busy year for the Arts at St Margaret's. All students and staff who have had an involvement in the Arts, should feel immensely proud of what has been achieved. The Arts Council's first goal was to offer something new, unique and interesting for the school. The new design of the Arts Board provided a focus point to celebrate the successes of the girls and provide new information on upcoming events. The Ball Dress Fashion Show, was great fun displaying hair and makeup design by students from Polytech plus ball dress ideas. This event showed me how truly supportive and dedicated everyone was in making the Arts bigger, better and stronger within the school community. This year has also shown the high standards in all of the disciplines that the Arts have to offer. The senior debaters were placed first in Summer Quad, and second equal in Winter Quad. They won the Commonwealth Debate against St Bede's and received excellent results in the Press Tournament. The Junior Debating team also gained great results in the Junior Press Tournament. In Dance, a group of girls from the Dance Club performed at the Old Girls Dinner, and in the production of "Flight" where only two other schools were showcased amongst a number of works by local choreographers. A number of Dance Club students successfully displayed their talents in a range of performances this year. The club continues to thrive with the opportunity of participating in a range of classes after school to challenge us and let us enjoy this art form. There have been outstanding performances in Music. We have had concerts with Christs College where our Orchestra and Choirs have performed. It has been amazing to see the standard increase with each performance amongst the musicians in our school. The Visual Arts have had a very busy year cre,1ting backdrops, sets, doing makeup for our own drama productions and exhibiting at various venues including the COCA Art Gallery, gymnasium and the PTA Cocktail Party. Three girls' works were also selected for the Interschool Exhibition, "Seen," at the new Art Gallery. We have also enjoyed the Art works that have been displayed around the school. The Drama department have had huge year with the Shakespeare Festival and outstanding Junior and Senior productions done jointly with Christ's College. We have

received rave reviews, not only within our community, but also through our local papers. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory led the way and 1welfth Night amazed us all. Both productions displayed the talents of all those involved. Over the past year, I can truly thank St Margaret's College and proudly say that the Arts have developed and grown into a strong component of our lives. I have discovered that true Art is what you make of it. It is a form of expression that has a message just waiting to be interpreted, expressions that our community is made up of, a community that perceives everyone as being artistic. Thank you to the Arts Council for the support, dedication, time and ideas that they have contributed to a successful year in the Arts. To all the staff involved, I thankyou for your time, dedication, commitment and expertise. I also appreciated the efforts of the Arts Committee, led by Mrs Wyeth, for supporting our ideas and for the time put into the Arts in our School. And a special thank you to Miss Wysocki, for her constant support and passion for the Arts that enables the Arts in our school to develop and strengthen creatively. It has been an honour and a privilege to have been involved in the Arts. It is something I know that will continue to grow, as Art is the essence of how we learn to express ourselves in life. I really encourage you to discover the Art that you can experience in your own lives. Take the opportunities offered here at our school. It could change your life, as it has done and will continue to do in mine.

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Arts Council Am.anda Grigg, Mychelle Hellmann, Emily Acland Robyn Andrew, Julia Guthrey, Shae Morris, Charlotte Bradshaw, Olivia Wakem

Shae Morris, Head of Arts Council

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Arts Colours Laura Coll Emily Acland, Shae Morris, Emma Matson

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and heave to lift her solid frame from the floor. Through audition. Only three others had arrived and were already CreativeWriting- SeniorSchool shuffle my squealing giggles she would edge herself upright till she waiting when I got there. I sat in silence beside the water

Nana I knew she had always been so close to my thoughts. Edging on the surface of memory. But it hurt too much. It always hurt to think of her until one afternoon more than a decade later. "Hahahahaaa!" He cackled. I belted my hand across his dark, glossy hair and he teased even more. His eyes, enraged with taunting delight, glared at me. He slumped tireless on the couch that we had both been fighting for and pestered onward, "Look at your hand now, ha ha, look at your hand now," he sneered. I glanced down at my palm which had swatted his head. Since my little brother's second year in college, he has preferred to style his hair with coconut oil. I was beaten, he had won. I eased my grease-saturated hand towards my face and my eyelids fell closed. I smell her. Then I saw her, touched her. She had been gone fur years now. Too many years. Years of dismay and pain. But before her death were memories. Memories of the happiest times of my early life. She never spoke English. She couldn't, only Tokelauan, and she always, always smelt of coconut. My toddler afternoons were spent with my Nana. Memories of dominos, of flax and lino weaved together to make mats and leis (necklaces), of juicy-fruit chewing gum, and always the smell of coconut. We would play cards together in between intervals of sweet porridge or sometimes kokolati, her unbeatable batch of cocarice. She laughed, sometimes so hard she would weep, at my card-playing antics. I never won. Never. Dominos were even worse. She was a professional. I did not understand how to play them, but I enjoyed it, anything with Nana I loved. After my naps I would always awake to Nana sitting patiently cross-legged on the floor and meticulously slowly weaving mats. Huge, long mats that seemed endless, were spread across the vast room. Then she would cut a strip of coloured lino and incorporate it into her island design. Leis were a novelty to watch, I would squat, pensively, and gaze admirably at her fluffy lion's manes with brilliant vibrant colours. It always took her so long to be able to get up from her demanding, youthful position. Day after day she wore various items of cotton dresses. Bold, fluorescent patterns would bloom from her attire and from her afternoons weaving she would

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was finally standing and, surprisingly quickly, make her way towards me to smother my piercing shrieks of laughter. Sometimes she would tug my hair, amused yet puzzled at my hilarity. At Nana's place, supplies of juicy-fruit chewing gum were always heavily stocked. When she handed me a packet, it usually meant that I had to be quiet. I always was anyway. The sweetness, its delicate texture, the sounds it made in my miniature mouth were all part of its delicacy. I slouched and watched nana gaze at her mantle-piece. She would mutter quickly, hardly even taking breaths - breaths that she did take were spoken in foreign words. She was still, fixed on the crucifix and all other religious objects cluttered along the mantle. She prayed for lots of things, and I would sit and wait, fascinated with the sparkling stem of beads intertwined and draping from nana's large hands. There was always the time when I had to go back home anJ. even when I did I yearned for her, for the smell of coconut. For that invigorating, tender reminder of her. I yearned for that smell. I opened my eyes and tears fell. It still hurt but I smiled at the memories and smelt my coconut palm. Victoria Perez, Year 12

Winnerof the StorreyEssayCup for CreativeWriting Year 12 Scarlet The brilliant painted nails of the shop assistant easily caught my eye. Everyone in Hollywood had them, an essential for the chaotic cosmopolitan city. Everyone except me. Back in New Zealand nails usually stayed their original shade. But that was a long time ago. "Can I help you with anything?" asked the shop assistant, her trained smile flashing at me. "Um ..... no thanks. Just browsing." Again my eyes travelled to her manicured nails. Scarlet. The same colour as the talent scout from New York. The talent scout had come to Hollywood looking for fresh faces for an up-coming musical. They only offered a minor role, but it was my big chance to get noticed. It was a small

cooler as one by one the others went through the closed door. The blonde girl before me had just come out, a flat expression on her small face. The lump in my throat grew larger as she left and my name was called out. "Would you please come through and we shall begin?" I followed the talent scout through the door. The room was larger than I expected, empty save for a corner cluttered with a family of computers. The talent scout indicated that I should stand, and begin my piece. The song I had prepared was 'Midnight' from 'Cats', my favourite musical. Without my usual piano accompaniment my voice sounded hollow, echoing off the pasted walls. I finished and her worn face split into the slightest smile, a comical contrast to her icy eyes. She signalled to the chair beside one of the computers and I sat as she wrote something, her scarlet nails gracing the pale room of colour. "Have you been singing long?" she asked without looking up. "Yes, I started when I was ten." My accent was strong and I felt awkward. Her scarlet nails stopped writing and she studied me carefully. "You're not from around here, are you?" I shook my head. "Where are you from?" "New Zealand." Her eyes narrowed then she continued to write. I wondered if I should say anything. I heard the tap of her pen as she put it down and she got up, her Gucci coat brushing my knees as she moved to the door. "Thank you," she said as she opened the door, "but I'm afraid you're not right for the part. It's your accent. And your look. You're just not.. ... classy enough. We need someone who knows what they're doing." Taken aback by her frankness, I left quickly without saying any goodbyes. Out on the street it was raining steadily. It must have started while I was doing my audition. "Weather to match my mood," I muttered. And as I walked the rain watered down and burdened my body with a heavy glaze of gloom. I only noticed later that I was crying, the tears having camouflaged themselves with the rain on my cheeks. I arrived at my shabby apartment, heard police sirens in the distance. The local music welcoming my return. Inside I hurried to the bathroom to strip and shower, and found myself staring in the mirror. Staring back was a simple girl smelling of rain water with a stupid New Zealand accent. I hated myself for thinking it, and looked away. Tearing up another audition form I sat on my couch,

drenched in remorse. It took me eight more auditions after my first one to realise, too late, that my idea of making it big wasn't going to happen. Unless .... an image of those scarlet nails flooded my head. Her voice strained my ears. "It's your accent. And your look." My stupid New Zealand accent. My stupid New Zealand look. This time I didn't immediately discard the idea. I didn't even hate myself for thinking it. I slowly stood up, put on my coat and walked nervously to the local mall. I pulled my eyes away from the shop assistant and grabbed something off a shelf. ''I'll take this, thanks." I handed over a bottle of nail polish to the happy shop assistant. I paid her and quickly left, afraid if anyone was going to see me, afraid if my mum suddenly came and saw me. On the way home I clutched the bottle tightly afraid to lose it, wanting to strangle it. I rushed to my room and closed the door tightly behind me. I moved my tattered books off my desk and placed the bottle in the middle. I stared at it, lost in thought. But the voice kept flooding my head until I was so suffocated that I needed the pungent smell of the polish to release me. I picked it up and twisted off the lid. Scarlet. Just like the shop assistant. Just like the talent scout from New York. Everyone has them, everyone ....... including me. Yu-San Kang, Year 12

Dance Club Dance Club has been increasingly active with a number of smaller scale performances this year. Dance Club classes run after school as part of what the Dance Department offer alongside the curriculum classes. They have been as exciting as ever with many new girls taking up the opportunity to learn dance and others returning to further their skills. There were classes in Yoga, Bodyworks (conditioning classes for dancers), Theatre Broadway, Hip-hop, Fusion (a blend of contemporary dance and Hip hop), Jazz-Funk and Contemporary dance. We were once again fortunate to experience these classes with visiting artists from the Christchurch community and our own teachers from the Dance Department. During Term two the Arts Committee hosted the annual Ball Dress Fashion Show and a group of dancers who performed in last year's production "Meeting Point" stunned the audience with their rework of "Freak or Nature" choreographed by a visiting artist, Lisa Wilkinson. A group of advanced

contemporary dancers were invited to perform at the annual Old Girls' Dinner held in the Limes Room at the Town Hall. This was an opportune time to exhibit the best of dance at St Margaret's to Old Girls, many of whom would not have had the benefit of such a dance programme when they attended the college. Several more performance opportunities followed in Term Four. During the year, the advanced contemporary class had rehearsed a dance piece choreographed by Sheryl Robinson. They performed this in "Flight", a festival of dance featuring works by Christchurch Choreographers. Hillmorton High School and Hagley Dance Company were the other two schools to perform alongside St Margaret's. This was a valuable opportunity to see the calibre of dance being achieved in secondary schools. At the Arts Awards Assembly, members of that group showcased the same dance, adding to the many outstanding items by other groups within the school. To wrap up the year of performance, dancers from the Hiphop and Theatre Broadway classes performed choreography by Ms Rossiter in front of a very full and engaged audience at the Little Theatre. Thanks must be given to Mrs Shand and Ms Rossiter who provide such unfailing support for the Dance Club and whose vision for dance for our school has enabled us to excel. It has indeed been a privilege to both lead and be part of a group of such enthusiastic and motivated dancers and our hope is that Dance at St Margaret's College continues on with the philosophy and excellence it has already achieved. Emma Matson Head of Dance

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Over the past few years the profile of debating within the school has risen considerably with an influx in the number of students keen to take the opportunity of establishing confidence in their thinking and speaking through debating. Consequently there are now many teams at all different levels that continue to show ability and promise. It is important to acknowledge that the advice and coaching provided by Mrs Kilp,11rick,Mrs Kennedy, Mrs Shand, Mrs Ard,1gh, Mrs MacDonald, Mrs Allen and Ms Hawes is essential to this ongoing success. The support shown by family and friends who attend debates and provide encouragement is also another key factor. When thanking those who help debating within the school to reach the level it does it is important to thank Mrs White our school librarian whose continued enthusiasm and assistance is vital in ensuring that St Margaret's debaters are well informed and their arguments are accurate. Earlier this year the Senior Debating Team, comprised of Sophie Gibbons, Robyn Andrew and myself, competed in the Canlerbury Senior Press Secondary Schools' Debating Competition. After an unfortunate first round loss our team went on to win all successive debates and made the top five teams from whom the semi-finalists were to be selected. From an unlucky chance with the draw St Margaret's was eliminated while St Bede's went on to win the tournament overall. Robyn Andrew received the 'Most Promising Speaker' award while I was selected for the Canterbury Team and received a Highly Commended award at the National Tournament. The Summer Quadrangular Tournament in Dunedin was a great success for the senior team, achieving first place against Rangi Ruru, St Hilda's College and Craighead Diocesan College. The Winter Quadrangular Tournament in Timaru later in the year was closely fought with three teams, including St Margaret's, attaining second equal. These tournaments saw both Sophie Gibbons and Robyn Andrew developing the skills that will ensure that the senior team will remain competitive next year. Though unable to debate earlier in the year due to other commitments, Emily Acland joined Sophie Gibbons and myself when we were invited to negate the moot 'That the Commonwealth is relevant in Today's World', against St Bede's College, by the Canterbury Commonwealth Society. Though apprehensive about the possible reception we might receive we rose to the challenge and enjoyed an intense and exciting debate and were warmly congratulated upon our win.

On the first Sunday of the third term holidays several junior teams exhibited great dedication by competing in the Canterbury Junior Press Secondary Schools' Debating Tournament gaining both impressive results and worthwhile experience. Special congratulations to Erin Jackson who was selected for the Junior Press Canterbury Debating Team and was chosen as the Best Speaker of the entire tournament for her outstanding performance. Congratulations also to Harriet Hamilton who received a Highly Commended award. This year St Margaret's will again be hosting the Nga Kete Tournament as the winning team is awarded the responsibility of hosting the tournament the following year. Congratulations to Zoe Carson, Harriet Hamilton and Sophie Bridge whose win secured St Margaret's as the venue for next year's tournament. Adjudication and coaching by senior students forms an integral part of debating within the school, not only through the support and feedback it gives to the younger debaters but also for the way it clarifies the understanding of the more senior debaters as well. This year Robyn Andrew and Sophie Gibbons have shown great enthusiasm in learning the intricacies of adjudication under the guidance of Emily Acland and myself. I am certain that they will continue to show strong leadership next year. Such dedication was recently recognised and I would especially like to congratulate Sophie Gibbons and Robyn Andrew on receiving their Honours in debating. Congratulations also to Zoe Carson, Harriet Hamilton and Sophie Bridge who received Pockets in debating and to all debaters who received awards. This year there have been a number of successful tournaments and repeatedly St Margaret's debaters are recognised and singled out for their ability to reason, argue and persuasively speak with skill. Over the past few years debating has been nurtured and developed and the results of such time and effort are now visible in the achievements and confidence of our debating teams. Laura Coll Head of Debating

Music This year has been one in which the Music Department was perhaps less ambitious than usual because of staffing constraints, but nevertheless high standards were maintained. We were sorry to lose Mrs Ja net Kingsbury at the end of the 2002 when she was appointed Head of Music at Rangi Ruru. Mrs Kingsbury had been at St Margaret's for just over two years and in that time she had ably taught in the Primary and Intermediate Departments and had expanded the instrumental groups in the school. She takes with her our very best wishes and we know that we can look forward to a strengthened relationship with Rangi Ruru. We are grateful to the following people who stepped in and covered the work until a suitable permanent appointment could be made: Miss Amanda Lawrence (Term 2), Mrs Wendy Coxon - Primary classes, flute and recorder ensembles, Junior Orchestra, Years 1 - 3 Choir, Year 9 (Terms 1, 3 and 4), Ms Ros Emeleus - Years 7 and 8 classes (Terms 3 and 4), Mrs Claire Oliver - Jazz Ensemble, Mr Murray Lennox - Senior Orchestra (Terms 3 and 4). Our visiting tutors Mrs Marie Gutsell, Mrs Katherine Jones and Mrs Merlene Wells have also assisted with Year 9 classes. Sadly we farewelled three of our piano teachers at the end of the year, Mrs Mary Lovell came in 1985, Mrs Kathleen Sturrock in 1988 and Mrs Jenny Rolofsma arrived in 1990. All have made significant contributions to the Music Department and very many young pianists have reason to thank them for their musical insights and encouragement.

ChoralMusic The Chamber Choir of seventeen singers started the year with an invitation to lead a special service at Holy Trinity, Avonside, to celebrate the twenty-fifth anniversary of the ordination to the priesthood of Archdeacon Carole Graham. Archdeacon Graham is a former and much loved chaplain of St Margaret's who was one of the first women to be ordained to the Anglican Ministry in New Zealand. The next appearance of this choir was at a Combined Colleges' concert with Christ's College in May. In June they sang at a special assembly for International Week and they also performed at our School Concert. They sang at the end of term Eucharists and the Leavers' Service. In November they sang a weekday Choral Evensong at the Cathedral and they also contributed significantly to the Carol Service and the Prizegiving. 2004 will be a year of concentrated preparation for the 20

girls who will be chosen to tour the UK in March 2005. We are all looking forward to this momentous occasion when we will join with St Margaret of Scotland schools from around the world in London, Edinburgh and York. The Senior Choir of fifty-five girls sang at the Ash Wednesday Service and school Eucharists as well as joining with the Christ's College Choir to lead the joint Confirmation Service in the Cathedral. They performed at Christ's College in the May concert and our own School Concert in August, as well as leading the Old Girls' Eucharist, the Founders' Day and Leavers' Services. As usual their contribution to the Carol Service featured descants as well as carols. Although the girls chose not to enter the Choral Festival this year they will be back in 2004. The Year 9 Choir was a band of about thirty girls who managed to sing in up to three parts with great enthusiasm and made good contributions to the School Concert, a Middle School Chapel service and, combined with Years 7 and 8 Choir, at their Prizegiving.

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This year it was compulsory for all girls in Years 7 and 8 to sing in the choir and they sang at their own assemblies, the School Concert, the Carol Service and in the Christchurch Schools' Music festival. They are especially to be commended for their lovely singing at the St Margaret's performance of "Kids in Town" in August, a concert where the venue had to be changed to the Cathedral because of bad weather.

Chamber Choir Harriet Johnstone, Georgia Heard, Kirsty Stewart, Anna Stace, Kate Moran Elizabeth Dawe, Jennifer Howes, Shae Morris, Lucy Blackmore, Miss Jill Kerr Harriet Daley, Courtney Hobson, Annabelle Roake, Joanna Chen-Green, Robyn Andrew

The Years 4 to 6 Choir was also a compulsory group who especially enjoyed songs that told a story. They made several appearances - at "Kids in Town", Grandparents' Day and the School Concert. In November they visited Bishopspark and performed to the residents who included an ex-St Margaret's staff member, Miss Doris Tutill. They also performed some New Zealand contemporary carols at their Prizegiving. The Years 1 - 3 Choir met before school on Monday morning, a time which required special dedication, yet our youngest pupils showed that they were keen and committed to their music making. They sang at "Kids in Town", Grandparents' Day, Chapel services, their Prizegiving and they also visited two local pre-schools. Choir accompanists this year have been Mrs Marie Gutsell, Yu-San Kang, Jiwon Lee, Nicole Chun and Dah Eun Lim.

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Instrumental Music The Flute and Recorder Ensembles continued to rehearse regularly, mostly under the direction of Mrs Coxon, who is an accomplished oboist. Both groups performed at the School Concert in August and at "Kids in Town" and the flute ensemble played at Bishopspark and the Middle School Prizegiving. It is wonderful to see that a number of girls are committed to playing in more than one musical group. The Junior Orchestra was a most enthusiastic group who rehearsed under the batons of Mrs Coxon and Miss Lawrence and were encouraged by Ms McDonald who plays the flute as well as the bagpipes. They performed at "Kids in Town", our School Concert and Bishopspark. As well as being an entertaining group in their own right, their standard augurs

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The Senior Orchestra only just managed to fit into the music room every Thursday after school and they worked with Miss Kerr, Miss Lawrence and Mr Lennox. They first performed at the Open Day in April and again at the School Concert. At the Arts' Assembly in the fourth term they played a work written by Mr Lennox. Sarah Reese was the soloist in "Rondo for Flute and Orchestra" and it was exciting to give the very first performance of this work under the baton of its composer. As usual a number of girls have played at Christ's College on Friday afternoons in the Combined Colleges' Orchestra conducted by Mr Nick Coxon. They performed at the Combined Concert and at Christ's College assembly. This year our entry in the Chamber Music Competition was a trio of two violins and piano, Claire Washington, Ji won Lee and Katie Bijl, and they played a trio by Darius Milhaud for which they were coached by Ms Joanna Drimatis. Although they were not placed, they more than held their own against the very best of the Christchurch groups. Their performance at our assembly inspired a number of girls to form their own groups and we hope to have more entries in the competition in 2004. The Milhaud Trio were also invited to play at a "Nosun" service at the Cathedral in August. The Jazz Ensemble has now been in existence for two years and is led by our saxophone teacher, Mrs Claire Oliver. They have expanded in the clarinet and saxophone sections this year and been joined by an oboe. They performed at the Open Day, the School Concert and the Middle School Prizegiving. The girls were especially delighted when Mrs Oliver had a son in the middle of the year and quickly came back from maternity leave to carry on her inspirational work with this group. Other activities that have involved the Music department have included music at the Myers' Cup evening where Joanna Chen-Green and Georgia Heard sang solos. The annual solo performers' evening was held in August for the senior students and a junior evening took place in November. In assemblies we have had visits from Chamber Music groups from St Andrew's College and staff and performers from the Canterbury Opera Company. A group of girls also went to the Opera Company's performance of "La Traviata ".

Awards forMusicthisyearareasfollows: HONOURS CHORAL MUSIC INSTRUMENTALMUSIC POCKETS CHORAL MUSIC INSTRUMENTALMUSIC

Shae Morris, Annabelle Roake Jiwon Lee Sophie Gibbons, Kate Moran Katie Bijl, Nicola Green, Sarah Reese, Gina Scandrett

SENIOR CHORAL AWARDS Most Valuable: Kirsty Stewart Most Improved: Lucy McVicar Most Dedicated: Nicola Green YEAR 9 CHOIR Most Valuable: Alana Bowden and Elizabeth Guthrey Most Dedicated: Caitlin Habgood YEARS 7 - 8 CHOIR Most Valuable: Amy Green, Rebecca Manning Most Improved: Annie Lin, Rina Soetanto Most Dedicated: Chantal Roelofsma, Caitlin Craigie YEARS 4 - 6 CHOIR Most Valuable: Josephine Gallagher, Charlotte Jackson Most Dedicated: Madison Crowe YEARS 1 - 3 CHOIR Most Valuable: Caitlin Yee Most Improved: Breanne McDonald Most Dedicated: Jessica Land SENIOR INSTRUMENTAL Most Valuable: Jiwon Lee Most Improved: Nicola Shaw Most Dedicated: Sarah Masterton JUNIOR INSTRUMENTAL Most Valuable: Harriet Campbell Most Improved: Lauren Ching Most Dedicated: Rebekah Masterton

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these students for their superb speeches, Drama Myers'Cup SpeechCompetition alsoIn congratulating want to acknowledge all the work that makes this In Shakespeare's play, Julius Caesar, people were advised to be wary of certain events in March. In our school, all girls are very wary of May! It brings the joys of public speaking and like our destinies, this is something virtually impossible to avoid. Tradition requires that girls from Year 5-13 engage in the annual competition. And so we play our parts. 2003 was no exception. Fine speeches were heard in English, Primary and Middle School classrooms. The topics, in each of the three categories, allowed every student to march to her own drumbeat or should I say, speak with her own voice! The English department was thrilled and totally affirmed in their work with the Achievement Standards 1.7 and 2. 7 (i.e. Public speaking at Year 11 and 12) of the NCEA qualification where the NZQA moderation process agreed 100% with our assessments of the sample speeches. The semi-finals (involving approximately 80 girls) held over one whole week during staff and students' diverse lunch periods proved highly entertaining for the English teachers involved. This year the speaking standard was so high it was impossible in two of the three categories to reduce the final finalists to the desired number, four. Instead we were privileged to hear five speakers in both the Intermediate and Senior sections. The Grand Final, as is our custom, was held in the chapel on Thursday 22 May. Jacqueline Lee, our deputy Head Prefect, was the perfect M.C. Her natural friendliness and warmth as she welcomed each speaker to the stage inspired some confidence. Our judge, Ms Helen Peate, was delighted by the presentation of all thirteen students. She was impressed by the diversity of topic treatment, the effectiveness of well-chosen language, the carefully structured addresses and the clarity of delivery. We were richly entertained as everyone in the audience could hear every word! The same was true for the demonstration speech presented by Amy Saunders, Year 6, who won the Primary School section of the competition. The 2003 winners are:

Myers' Cup Sophie Gibbons Gossett Cup Olivia Carville Toomer Trophy Eve Palmer Primary School Prize Amy Saunders

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competition possible. Students, their parents, their teachers, the researchers, the audiences, the assessors, the judge, the MC and so the list goes on. Special thanks to Miss Kerr and her soloists this year (Joanna Chen-Green and Georgia Heard) for the musical interludes which gave our listening a different focus. The 2003 competition required us to be even more flexible in our organisation than ever before. The evening was a total success, the glittering prizes were fairly won and we have all gained from the experience! My thanks to you all. Lyn Kennedy HOD English/Convenor

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Once again the Drama Department has been action packed with Year 1-13 presentations and major production work. In Term 1 the Year 1-6 performed to a full audience displaying their drama skills closely linked to the curriculum. This was an excellent opportunity for parents to see what happens in theatre classes. The highlight of Term 2 had to be the teacher directed entry in the Sheilah Winn Shakespeare Festival - an excerpt from '1\velfth Night'. This was a visually exciting piece of theatre, beautifully costumed with a richly decorated set and many outstanding performances. Also included in this night was our student directed 'Sigh No More' - by Georgina East. This was a fun loving ensemble piece of theatre obviously enjoyed by cast and audience alike. Both St Margaret's College entries went through to the gala night. Mrs Minns received the honour of Best Directed Entry and an Excellence in Acting Award for Julia Guthrey and Maizy Scott. The Middle School had the opportunity of being involved in a Christ's College production of 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory'. Our girls were involved in dance sequences, and performed strong character roles adding humour and expertise to this performance. At the end of Term 2 we had Year 7-8 presenting their Greek Myths to parents and the community. The standard of performance techniques were amazing, with the girls involved in choral work, choreographed movement sequences and solo performances. These four myths were simply costumed but with lavish make-up provided by the expertise of the Performing Arts Department at Polytech. Term 3 saw the combined performance of '1\velfth Night' by Christ's College and St Margaret's College. This was a fantastic performance very strongly directed by Trish Minns and choreographed by Alison Rossiter and Raz Spiers. This performance received a glowing media critique by Lynne Andrews. At the end of Term 3 our Year 10 classes performed two challenging pieces of theatre, 'Terms of Engagement' and 'The Witches' from MacBeth. Once again we saw confident young women strutting their stuff across the stage, enjoying every moment of being in the limelight. 'The Witches' from MacBeth were also given the opportunity of performing again in the Arts Awards, which was a wonderful experience for the girls. Term 4 saw Year 9 classes performing their animal myths to the Primary School and Year 11 and 12 presenting their own

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Boarders Amanda Murray, Sara Bowden, Katherine Best, Michelle Souster, Laura Blythe, Alisha Fox, Adair Bailey, Charlotte Baxter, Genevieve Yule, Jessica Loe, Megan Jones, Penny Dalziel, Amy Satterthwaite, Natalie Gibson Anna Stace, Jamie Williams, Alisaundre van Ammers, Sachi Cormack-Semple, Penny Clark Hall, Josie Hazledine, Jenny Hazledine, Mychelle Hellmann, Sophie Wigley, TessHoward, Laura Fairbairn, Kate Moran, Sarah Watson, Georgina Thomas, SipraphSiriwattanachareonchai Olivia Blair, Jenna Graters, Jourdan Williams, Dayle Gibson, lemma Opie, Leilani Krans, Lisa Bamfield, Zoe Rattray, Emma Reardon, Amy Barbara, Lily Turnbull Emma Dewhirst, Karnvara Suchitta, Rachel Smith, Katie Vink Leon Yu, Kirsten Harvey, Hayley Donald, Louise Graham, Shelley Nahr, Abigail Meares, Lucy Woodley, Victoria Perez, Georgianna Simpson, Jessica Cooke, Annabel Goslin, Sarah Heddell, Mijnjte Lepoutre, Emily Hunt, Melissa Gray Marjorie Wong, Tamsin Henley, Virginia Timperley, Meagan Maher, Lucinda Douglas, Jane Cockburn, Elizabeth Timperley, Laura Coll, Bora Kwon, Nicole Matheson, Lucy Atkinson, Ashleigh Feary, Rebecca Wadworth, Clementine Dickie, Siramol OnSri Thanawan Tangthanasup, Charlotte Rowland-Jones, Juthamas Sukumvitaya, Pimsai Rasananda, Emma Fechney, Charlotte O'Keefe, Sophie Pinckney, Hannah Maher, Sarah Hewer, Amy Wei, Thanruthai Chinruksa, Rosemarie Christie, Boram Yi Catherine Snowden, Sheng-Tsung Chiu, Jessica Murchison, Emily Watson, Philippa Goslin, Hannah Rutherford, Anna Mclachlan, Carly Townrow, Megan Dynes, Niamh Peren, Harriet Harper, Khunita Khemarangsan, Sireedhorn OnSri Alice Harris, Johanna King, Danielle Mills, Anna Farquhar, Rina Soetanto, Lucy Dewhirst, Irene Wong, Sarah Timperley, Sara Satterthwaite, Amelia Aitken

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The Boarders' Dinner gave us a chance to say Thank you and to look back at the year and remember what a busy and fun time we have had. The boarding house could not run smoothly without the work and dedication of boarding staff. From being our second mums, to having our washing folded, to fixing our squeaky doors. The huge variety of work that is put into the boarding house is very much appreciated by the girls, although at times this may seem like it goes unnoticed. I'm sure you all remember packing your bags to come to boarding school for the first time. For some this may have only been this year, and others it may have been much longer. Packing all your treasures into one little bag and walking out the door of your home is one of the biggest changes we will ever make in our life, as we begin to leave the wings of our parents. For some leaving home is easy and for others you dread these moments. Still after seven years practice I count down the days until the dreaded goodbye comes. Advice given to me by my dad was "you have to leave home to come back home". An obvious statement but this is hard to believe on those hard times when all you want to do is stay at home in the environment you are used to. It is amazing, as much as you don't won't to forget about how good home is, with your busy schedule at school this often is forgotten and at times it seems that your parents are the ones that are homesick. The skills you learn from boarding are valuable and can be used at anytime in life. Value your time as a boarder and the people you share it with, as it's not until time to leave is just around the corner that you realise how valuable the years have been. When Sophie and I were given the role of Head and Deputy we saw it as an opportunity where all the dreams and wishes we had once talked about, in our younger years were finally able to be made reality. This year has been a great experience and it has been our privilege to work alongside Miss Wysocki and the boarding house staff to make the boarding house a more homely place we enjoy to live in. Our imaginations were let loose as the year began. The boarders day at the beach started the year off with a bang and already friendships between the Year groups were developing. Valentines breakfast, boarders clothing, College B.B.Q's, cooking with College, dining room plans with theme dinners, boarders Chapel and fireworks have been some of the major projects this year. Time crept up on us and we still have more ideas which we hope may be achieved in years to come. Having had the opportunity of being able to make a difference to the boarding house this year was very rewarding, but our advice next year is that although you will be full of ideas at the start,

make sure your goals are achievable and you don't put too much on your plate. It seemed like it was only yesterday. On our best behaviour we piled into Miss Wysocki and Mr Scanlon's living room, surrounded by strangers we barely made eye contact with. We knew that the people in that room were to become our friends and future peers as we were about to spend the next five years with them. It is Orientation day 1998. We were told to mix and make our selves at home. We found that small groups had already formed as Kaikoura girls sat on one side of the room, Selwyn House on the other and in between a mixture from the South Island to overseas. Our first of many challenges we were given while at St Margaret's was to introduce ourselves, which at the time seemed scary. That night was the first of many late nights to come, with gossip sessions on "anything and everything" you could imagine. 1999 came around quickly and finally we officially became "St Margaret's girls". We thought we knew everything from that one night we spent in the boarding house, but we soon found that 'respect' is a word we had to quickly learn. Being a turd had its ups and downs - the back of the line, getting out of the showers for 4th Formers, getting off the sofas when an older person wanted a seat. These were some of the typical rules followed by us which over the years, you coulcl sc1y,have mysteriously faded away. When we were younger we would never have dreamt of jumping on the older girls and demanding piggy back rides; did you hear that Form 1 and 2s? Uninvited visitors to the boarding house was the highlight of our weekends. Mrs Ansell will remember this one clearly, and for those of you who experienced it, I'm sure it will never be forgotten. Maybe it is this incident that has influenced our Years perception towards some things in particular as it is regularly the topic of conversation. The end of year approached which we waited for in anticipation as we knew the 4th Formers had something planned. At 2.00am we were awoken by screaming 4th Formers telling us "get up, be quiet and go to the bathroom now". We didn't argue and went straight there. All lined up, worried about what was going to happen, we tried cunning tricks such as simply running away - note to this years 3rd Formers this does not work. With vivid markers '4th formers 1999' was tattooed on to our faces. The 4th Formers made the rules clear. If anyone asked we had to say that we had written '4th Formers 1999' on our own face. We then had to go straight to bed and wear this to school in the morning. As if! Steph, Lauren and Charlotte thinking they were intelligent disobeyed the orders and had a shower as they were supposedly allergic to the pen. Who was to come in just at the perfect time but Miss Wysocki, and by the expression on her face, she was not impressed. Miss Wysocki

told us to meet her down in the gym the next day. Keeping it quiet that the 4th Formers had anything to do with it, we obeyed their rules and changed the story to we had written it. Now that those 4th formers have left we can safely say the 4th Formers got us and they deserved the detentions! 4th Form came and we turned from turds to stale turds. Now we definitely knew everything! The not so new word "respect" was our main priority as we quickly got the new 3rd Formers in line with the good old respect talk. We already had our eye on one little 3rd Former who made a comment along the lines of" that's a big mole you have on your head". You know who you are! We won't mention any names - ah Cas. The well prepared end of year finally came. We put our knowledge of witch craft into use and made a mixture of flour, water, nail polish and soil. We, once again, used our intelligence to make sure this was safe with Lauren wearing a sample of it to make sure no reactions occurred. The only reactions we got were, disagreements with this home-made beauty product being put on the turds. You guys have to agree it did look rather pretty. So much for respect! We told them just like we were told, but obviously we weren't as scary as our 4th Formers. Thank you too for telling on us, we didn't mind as it was worth seeing the look on your face for any punishment. So 4th Formers this year - if the 3rd Formers are anything like what our 3rd Formers were like, be aware of their lack of respect. 5th Form - the fun and games were over. The word 'study' was forced to enter our vocabulary as School Cert approached and having been given new privileges we finally began to mature. Well some of us did. The episode of Steph running as fast as she could into Charlotte for no reason has yet to be worked out what possessed her to behave like this. 5.30pm Merivale leaves had now been extended to 10.30pm movie leaves which had to be one of the most exciting things we ever had. Freedom at last! 6th Form, we were nearly at the top. New privileges again faced us, to put it simply, with our new found maturity we tried to constantly stretch these privileges to the limit. Lyn's not stupid though as she knows all the tricks in the book and is also helped along with a well known spy - Relah. For those up and coming boy obsessed 6th Formers, be aware as Lyn has her eye on you and not much can be hidden so don't even try the fire escape. Something hit us in this 6th Form year as it seemed we were back in the 3rd Form days constantly being told to be quiet, resulting in having to go to bed earlier - just like in 3rd Form. We have an amazing group of girls, girls whom we have become so close to and we could regard as sisters. Every day we wake up together, go to bed, eat, share laughter and tears. Everyday each one of us is there for one another. There have been times when you felt caved in and all you wanted was

space and to go home. It was these times which we learnt to deal with each other and understand each persons needs. We have had an amazing year where we have all come together as a group. We had a mission - to complete our time at school to the best of our ability. Every girl has left a mark, finished off with a successful mission which was well planned showing our true intelligence one last time. The time has gone too fast though. Counting down until the days we go home is now reversed to the few days we have left together. Five years ago when we were first brought together as a group in Miss Wysocki's house, we looked at each other as strangers, over the time we became friends and now it is scary because if we are not careful we could fall back to strangers. We have only mentioned a few of the many times we have spent together. School friends are friends for life. When we first met, we were given our first task, as a member of this Year group I am honoured to give you the last. When you step out of the boarding house for the last time, leave with a strong grasp on all those memories we have had together. Remember all of the fun times, and what you have learnt. Take these into life and use them in the future as we know boarders have something special in common which will remain with us for the rest of our life. Our next stage in life is about to start, but take what you learnt from the last stage to conquer every opportunity and task thrown your way. Head Boarder Sophie Pinckney and Deputy Boarder Hannah Maher

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Year 13 Boarders Alisaundre van Ammers, Amanda Murray, Adair Bailey, Charlotte Baxter, Sara Bowden, Natalie Gibson, Sachi Cormack-Semple, Penny Clark-Hall Irene Wong, Laura Coll, Charlotte O'Keefe, Leon Yu, Mychelle Hellmann, Amy Barbara, Emma Reardon, Jenna Groters Katie Vink, TessHoward, Sophie Wigley, Sophie Pinckney, Hannah Maher, Leilani Krans, Lisa Bamfield, Zoe Rattray

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House Reports Konini 2003 has been an awesome year for Konini. We have led the way in enthusiasm and style - not to mention many of the events throughout the year. Our constant House spirit and flair allowed for some fantastic results in all aspects of the House competition. Swimming Sports signaled the start of a great year for Konini. Amazing individual performances as well as an awesome team effort allowed Konini to gain a wicked yctplace. We then powered on to Athletic Sports at QEII, where once again Konini stole the show with cheers and spirit. Matipo got off to an early lead which left Konini to battle it out with the other four Houses. Star performances by Laura Ash and Tessa Page strengthened our position, however, being such a considerate House we settled for 5111 place to allow the other llouses time to shine. Our sporting ability was again shown in House Tennis, where girls in each age group achieved fantastic results allowing Konini to gain yct place. The main House event of the year, House Day, arrived all too quickly in Term 2. After weeks of intensive preparation our Austin Powers play was a HUGE success with the audience. However, the judges seemed to have overlooked our creative genius, awarding us 4 th place. I couldn't have been prouder of Konini's effort in the play - thank you so much for putting up with all the extra practices and meetings. We decided to take a back foot in the sports events on House Day but the amazing success of our netball teams meant a respectable 4 111place was gained. Theatre Sports allowed Konini to prove that not only could we thrive in the sporting arena but in the arts as well. The girls pulled off an awesome performance, gaining 2nd place. House Skiing saw us joining Christ's College up at Mt Hutt. All Koninians shone on the slopes. Their speed and style meant we gained 2nd place in both skiing and snowboarding, as well as having girls selected for the school teams. The final event of the year was House Rowing, where any girl could race 500m for a point. Koninians showed their strength and stamina with huge numbers making it into finals and many winning the finals. This resulted in Konini gaining an awesome 2nd place. A big thank you to Alice Rodwell, who has been the best Deputy I could have asked for. Also to all the Year 13's who

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have always been willing to help out, especially in the House Play. I have been so proud all year to be Head of this amazing House. You have all given so much to every event, and we have had heaps of fun in doing so. Good luck for 2004! Emily Acland

Kowhai This year has been an awesome experience as Head and Deputy Head of House. Working with such an enthusiastic bunch of girls has made our role a lot more enjoyable and satisfying. House spirit was amazing, as we don't think there was a time when we saw someone in anything but yellow on House event days. Swimming Sports was first up for the year and apart from a few individual achievements we clearly weren't the pick of the houses, though our house spirit looked promising for the events to come. House crock, however, showed that we clearly weren't the best doggy paddlers in the pool! On rolled the Athletic Sports where we moved our placing up one to gain yct place. By the time house tennis came along we were still creeping up the table and were surprisingly placed 2nd ... must be thanks to Murray's outstanding hand/eye coordination. Need we say who won ... of course Matipo but we like to believe its because they have nearly the whole A tennis team! Well just as we thought, we were going to get a break, to our pleasant surprise cross-country was creeping up on us. Due to our house clearly suffering from many injuries (hmmmmm Pinckney's bunions must have been really sore on the day), we were placed a lovely 2nd ... at the wrong end that is. But that's alright - our house must truly appreciate the effort that Christchurch City Council puts in to maintaining such luscious greenery. Next up was House Day and our aim was to get the whole house involved to try and take out the rest of the colours of the rainbow!!! Well, getting Jono from ZM to feature in our house play was a big achievement (well Rachel thought so, wink wink, nudge nudge). After hours of play practice we had our house song cranking. We'll never forget the hoedowns we had going on in Mrs Harlow's happening tutor room. By the time the day rolled on we were sure it was going to be a big hit, prepared for the best and nothing less. Apart from three peoples opinions we were clearly the pick of the bunch!!!

We've always considered ourselves gracious losers but for some reason hearing our beloved house called out not l5t, not 2nd , but THIRD place cut real deep and left us in a state of shock (for approximately 3.47 minutes, which is a long time when the whole house is sitting in silence waiting for you to lead the house cheer!). That day has come and gone and after a lot of counseling we can finally say that we are over it and are proud of our house efforts. Besides house rowing was our next task where we cleaned up gaining 1st place in the Year 10 rower, Year 11 non-rower, Year 9 B final, Year 12 rower and Year 13 rower. Even after our traumatic experience, we still expect the best and nothing less, and guess what, we were l51 overall! Thank you guys for such a terrific year. We have loved leading such an awesome bunch of girls. When ever we see the colour yellow in the future we wi1l be backing it all the way ... even if it is a Hurricanes / Crusaders final. Lauren Ensor and Rachel Prankerd

Manuka Manuka's year started off well with an amazing achievement at swimming sports. I remember sitting in the stands as the places were being called out. As it went from 6th to 5th to 4th without Manuka being called I was gasping with amazement, could it be that we would get a good place, and yes it was true, Manuka was 2nd at Swimming Sports. I think we cheered almost as much as the winning house. This was an amazing beginning of the year buzz for me and the rest of Manuka, something that I was very proud of, as I'm sure everyone else was. The next big tackle was the Athletic Sports and although we didn't place as well as the Swimming Sports, the house spirit and pride was still high. Everyone had fun on this lovely sunny day. When House Day finally came around (too fast for my liking), after much stress and many house play practices (which involved wondering where everyone was, more than actually practising) it was finally our turn to shine at what Manuka does best, showing the talents that our house is so full of. All our efforts paid off and we finally found where we belonged, I51 place for house play!!! I would like to thank everyone in the house for being so awesome this year, so full of spirit and willing to try new things (jelly eating competition), and I wish you all luck!! I especially thank the Year 13's for helping and supporting me this year.

I can sadly say that we're still not the best at some sporty activities. But I can proudly say that as always, the artistic and creative talent and the wonderful house spirit in Manuka was overflowing this year!!!

YOU SAYMATIPO!!! MATIPO!!!! !! Josie Powell-Thomas and Kate Jones

Rachel Heta

Rata What a great year to be in Rata! Throughout 2003 we have seen many action packed and exciting events come and The year started with many half naked bodies coated in go and as a house we have done extremely well in all that we brown paint sitting round the school pool trying as hard as participated in! The year started with our first house meeting they could to lose their voices. Spirits were high as each where a very nervous House Captain and her Deputy stepped swimmer tried their best for the house. The highlight of the into the art room, our meeting place for the year. These nerves day was the House Crocodile where Matipo cleaned up. soon disappeared when we realised the great group of people Although the results of the day weren't quite as we hoped, we were to be working with, in particular the extraordinary everyone had a good day, and we vowed that we would turn Year 13's who deserve a big thank-you (you guys rock!). It was with the support of these girls and everyone else in the tables and come 1st at the right end at the Athletics. And oh, how we did. Watching the scoreboard keenly all day, we the house, that we were able to ensure a smooth running saw Matipo go SOahead, 60 ahead, 70 ahead, until Rata was a swimming sports. This was the first chance we had to come faint smudge of red behind us!!!! Athletics was a brown day together as a house and we made the most of it with a superb with many people winning their events and some gaining age- number of entries from everyone in Rata. At these sports the group champions. Good stuff guys!! Kate and I led the fight atmosphere was one of excitement and enthusiasm and all with our awesome tennis skills, winning the senior doubles. members of Rata made the most of the opportunity to wear NOT! Our lack of tennis skills and knowledge let us delegate RED. This red was seen blazing at the poolside and the support the task out to the more capable and knowledgeable tennis was a real boost to all who were competing. This participation junkies of our house, namely Charlotte Bellis. She and her paid off as we saw our swimmers motor their way to success team led the way and did Matipo proud, winning overall. A and gain a great 1st place overall! This achievement in the day trip up the mountain with Mr Woods had our skiers and Senior school sports was then echoed by our junior Ratarians, snowboarders carving up the snow. Unfortunately Rata was a who also pulled off a stunning 1st place! Well done everyone faint smudge ahead of us this time, proving their skill on the that was involved in this success at the pool. The next task after the swimming sports was athletics day, mountain. We managed a good result though, even with the annual difficulty of finding people with no other plans for that which was held in March. This was another great day for Ratarians who showed just as much passion on the sporting day. A really well planned and organised House Day went as field as in the pool. Through individual and team efforts, Rata anticipated, with great successes in the sport, theatre sports blazed their way into 2nd place. This was another great display and house plays. The Senior netball team put up a good fight of talent evident in the Rata girls. Carrying on our athletic momentum, Rata went on to also against Konini, whose team somewhat resembled a mix of the A and B school netball teams!! It was awesome to see the gain 2nd place in the inter-house cross country, proving our junior girls showing pride for their house, something we hope consistency in sporting events and as the cross-country relies will continue through to Year 13. A new format for the heavily on participation, the involvement of the whole house interhouse rowing meant that Matipo didn't get too many top was pivotal to our success. House Day was the next event on our agenda and perhaps placings, but at least we tried. For the future, we suggest that Matipoians start training early!!!!!! Hopefully everyone's strong the most competitive of all. House Day included a house play, efforts over the year will shine through and we will come out theatre sports, field sports and a fantastic shared lunch. In all aspects of competition we did well as a house and I'm sure with the ultimate result. Good luck for next year. Keep going strong ...... . there were many voices lost due to the terrific chanting. The EVERYBODYIN THE HOUSE, COME ON AND LET ME HEAR fun and games on the day were the result of many hours of

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hard work to make props and organise sports teams. The play especially needed a lot of effort behind the scenes and Laura Coll was amazing in the time she spent completing the comical 'Cinderata'. Though it may not have scored well with the judges, it was a success in uniting the house. Overall Rata came through with flying colours (red in particular!) and achieved 2nd place! Good stuff guys! After the full on experience of House Day, the Term Three saw Rata quieten down a little until house skiing was up and we hit the slopes. Rata competed well and this was seen with great results from our ski and snowboard teams coming 1st in both disciplines. Well-done team! All and all we had a brilliant year together. The opportunity to participate in many events and meet many people within our house made it a great year. We wish the best of luck to next years Ratarian leaders and know you will do well with the support of your house behind you. Ooh Aah Rata ! Pru Johnstone and Leilani Krans

Rimu Rimu house spirit started strongly this year and it became stronger as the year went on. I can proudly say that the loudest chant at any house event this year has been "Rimu, Rimu, Rimu, Oi, Oi, Oi," and the brightest colour out was Green. Christchurch Op shops must have done extremely well this year to cater for the demand from Rimutarians. First came swimming sports and competition was very tough this year. Rimu showed their true house spirit in cheering everyone green on in fine form. I was proud to see that we cheered the longest and the hardest when the results were read out. Even with the amazing talent in Rimu we were only able to manage 5th placing but it could only get better. Athletics day dawned and anyone in Rimu was up bright and early to cover themselves from head to toe in anything green. Everyone performed to their talents and again competition was very tough. In this event we moved up a placing to 4th and again the cheers for Rimu were the loudest, I think the loudest QEll has ever heard. Next up was the Interhouse Tennis Competition. Although this is not such a major event, round robins were held throughout the time and I know that Rimu spirit was as strong as ever. The tennis courts were invaded by green players firing the ball back at the opposition. We held our placing in this event to gain a creditable 4th. Hagley Park took a bit of a hiding from the green machines

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running through the trees and I can proudly say that I saw more green out there that any other colour and again we were placed 4th. The skiing and snowboarding proved to be a great day and Rimutarians flew down the slopes of Mt Hutt to compete for our house. The interhouse rowing competition was held in the new room in the gym and Rimu made a fine effort in this event. The atmosphere at this event was not as strong but everyone in Rimu pulled their arms off in a bid to gain house points. House Day was the day that all of the Rimu tribe had been waiting for. We had written a play, rewritten it and then practised and practised until it was a finely polished performance. Personally we thought, and so did the whole of Rimu, that our play was the best but it wasn't to be. At least we had fun. Again green was the dominant colour on the sports field and there were many great results coming from the day with a 1st in the theatre sports and many more. Ending up 5th on the day did not dampen anyone's spirit and a great day was had by all in green. We have noticed this year that although we did not gain the results that we deserved, we were still the house having the most fun antl we are proud to say that we were members of the Rimu house. Thank you to everyone for this amazing spirit that has been shown this year and we hope the Rimu spirit will live on. Good luck for next year! Go hard and show those other houses what we are made of!!

kindly arranged by Jane Cockburn. We look forward to our library extensions and are most appreciative of the fund raising efforts of the PTA. The debate they arranged earlier this year was a marvelous evening's entertainment. We have been very pleased this year to have received so many donations. In particular we would like to thank Mrs Howes for her generosity and also Samantha Walker, who won $1,000 for us to spend on library books - we had a great time in the bookshop together! In September I attended the School Librarians' Conference in Christchurch. It is always interesting meeting other school librarians and attending workshops and exchanging ideas. It is satisfying to know that New Zealand's school libraries are playing such a vital part not only in the development of information literacy for educational purposes, but also in promoting reading books for fun and pleasure. We have had a superb team of school librarians this year you have all been wonderful and I look forward to your help in the library again next year. Thank you very much for all your time and efforts; you are very special people. A huge thank you to Miss Jose Barkus for her hard work and support and also Mr Leif Keane for reminding us once again that computers are only human. Next year we look forward to an exciting Book Week and an even busier year full of new challenges. Mrs Diana White, Librarian

Sophie Wigley and Vanessa Hartnell

Library Every year is a busy year in the library and this one has been no exception. We are coming to terms with the demands of NCEA and Middle School and the 1B girls are using the library extensively for their extended essays. 96 % of our students are using the facilities on a regular basis and loans are 10% higher than last year, with staff and students enjoying the benefits of books for recreation and research as well as the more modern technologies. It is great to see the enthusiasm of our younger readers, in particular, when the new books go on display. The alteration to the library office has given us a little more room and books weeded to give us more shelf space have gone to good homes, either with our girls or as donations to Fiji,

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Librarians Ashleigh Johnson, Chantal Roelofsma, Petrea Parkhill, Heidi Schout, Annabella Horlor, Emma Learey Mrs Diana White, Anna Bremner. Chloe Crowe, Fern Douglas, Natalie Hughes, Emily O'Brien, Holly Caird, Miss Josie Barkus Emily Price, Monica Kenworthy, Alexandra Bond, Chelsea Robinson, Genevieve Du Val, Jessica Benton, Emma Champ

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Prefects and Deputies Zoe Rattray, Jessica Astor, Victoria Sumner, Josephine Powell-Thomas, Hannah Maher, Sara Bowden Leilani Krans, Kate Jones, Sophie Wigley, Natasha Barnes, Charlotte Baxter, Kate Sinclair, J<achelJJrankerd, Leon Yu Vanessa Hartnell, Alice Rodwell, Emily Acland, RebeccaCraigie, Prudence Johnstone, Julia Guthrey, Lauren Ensor, Rachel Heta Georgina East, Shae Morris, Laura Coll, Emma Matson, Miss Claudia Wysocki, Jacqueline Lee, Sophie Pinckney, Amanda Murray, Mychelle Hellmann

Prize Lists STMARGARET'S COLLEGE PRIZE LIST2003 Academic Prizes2003 (Donated byStMargaret's College PTA) Presented byMrsJoyColes Year10Prizes2003 LucyAcland KatherineBest KatieBijl Chelsea Brook Antonia Bryce OliviaCarville Elizabeth Dawe GeorginaDiack OliviaFaull TerriGrowcott GenevieveHegarty RosemaryHolliday PaigeJackman Erin Jackson MonicaJohnson MeganJones Jiwon Lee OliviaMcLennan Sarah Masterton

Sophia Meares Julia Miles Jane Millar DanielleMills

Achievementin Economics Progressin Economics Achievementin Ballet Achievementin FoodTechnology(Joint) Progressin Food Technology Gosset Cup for Public Speaking Achievementin Chinese Progressin Drama (Joint) Achievementin Graphics Achievementin Mathematics Progress in English Progress in Art (Joint) Progressin Graphics Progress in SocialScience Fiona Dowie Cup for Most Improvementin Debatingat any Level Achievementin English(Joint) Achievementin Mathematics119 Achievementin Literacy Achievementin MusicNCEALevel1 Progress in Health Education Achievementin Informationand CommunicationTechnology(Joint) Achievementin PhysicalEducation(Joint) Achievementin ScienceNCEALevel1 Achievementin SocialScience Participationin ReligiousEducation Progressin Music NCEALevel1 Achievementin Art Progress in Japanese Achievementin Dance Progress in Ballet Progress in Mathematics

Achievementin PhysicalEducation (Joint) Achievementin Biotechnology(Joint) TessaPage Achievementin Health Education Niamh Peren Progressin Science Achievementin English (Joint) RosemaryRead Achievementin French Sarah Reese Achievementin Information and CommunicationTechnology(Joint) Progressin Art (Joint) Gina Scandrett Achievementin Japanese Achievementin Science (Joint) Jessica Steenson KirstyStewart Achievementin Biotechnology(Joint) Achievementin FoodTechnology(Joint) Progressin French Chiaki Tanizaki Progressin Dance Melissa'Tyson Progressin PhysicalEducation EmilyWatson Achievementin Science (Joint) GeorginaWhittaker Progressin Drama (Joint) Eleanor Wootton Achievementin Drama

Jessica Murchison

Year11Academic Prizes2003(Donated bythePTA) Presented byMrsPieterStewart HollieBailey Progressin Mathematics11S Julianne Bellaney Achievementin Home Economics AliceBourdot Progressin Drama Katherine BorowczykProgressin Art Sophie Bridge Major LevyCup for Achievementin History Zoe Carson Achievementin Economics Thanruthai Chinruksa Progressin ESOL Sheng-TsungChiu Joanna Peat MemorialCup for Improvementin Japanese Tara Clinick Progressin Graphics BelindaThompson Cup for Achievementin Chemistry(Joint) NZ China FriendshipAssociationPrize NZ Institute of PhysicsPrize for Achievementin Physics CharlotteDolden Achievementin Health Education Achievementin InformationManagement Lucy Faull Achievementin Graphics Achievementin PhysicalEducation Mr Hallum's Cup for IndividualExcellencein Art at any Level Achievementin Drama AlexandraGarrett

Annabel Goslin MelissaGray Harriet Hamilton Sarah Hann

Achievementin Technology Progressin PhysicalEducationwith Health Achievementin ExtensionEnglish Progressin French Progressin Geography BobbyHogben Progressin Ballet Edwina Horne BelindaThompson Cup for Achievementin Chemistry(Joint) Minhsuan Kao Progressin Japanese Jamie Kleinbichler Achievementin English Achievementin French MarewaKraak Achievementin Geography Progressin Economics Progressin Science MijntjeLepoutre Achievementin Art (Joint) Samantha Lust Achievementin Human Biology Leanah Magon Achievementin Physical Educationwith Health Progressin English Progressin Health Education Progressin Home Economics Progressin InformationManagement VictoriaMinson Achievementin Ballet CarolineMoody Progressin PhysicalEducation Charlotte Mooney MillsCup for Achievementin GeographyNCEALevel2 (in absentia) Erika Morrin Progressin Chemistry Jennifer Rees Progressin History ThanawanTangthanasup Achievementin Chinese LucyTaylor Achievementin Mathematics112 CarlyTownrow Achievementin Dance HilaryTregenza Achievementin Mathematics115 Juliette Wanty Progressin Dance Progressin Mathematics119 GeorginaWaring Progressin Human Biology BoramYi Achievementin Art (Joint) Progressin Physics GenevieveYule Progressin Mathematics112

Year12Academic Prizes2003(Donated byANZBank) Hana Abbot RobynAndrew RachelCampbell

Achievementin Chinese Achievementin 1BDesignTechnology DorothyRobinsonCup for Achievementin ComputerTechnology AngwaraCharuwatkul Achievementin ESOL

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Jessica Cooke Jacqueline Denford SophieGibbons

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Amanda Grigg GabriellaHamer GeorgiaHeard Sarah Hewar

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CorsbieCup for Achievementin Chemistry Achievementin Physics RoySmith Cup for Achievementin History WellingtonOld Girls' AssociationCup for Achievementin English Dr Mary TolleyPrize for the HighestAchievingYear13 ScienceStudent (Joint) TaylorPrize for Accounting LincolnUniversityPrize for Commerce Hoy Prize for Achievementin Mathematicswith Calculus Achievementin Mathematicswith Statistics Shona BeggCup for Excellencein Design Achievementin 1BBiology Achievementin 1BMathematicsHigherLevel Achievementin 1BSpanish Achievementin Art History (Joint) Achievementin PhysicalEducation Achievementin FoodTechnology (and Nutrition) Achievementin 1BMathematicsMethods Achievementin 1BPhysics CooperCup for Debating Achievementin IB English Achievementin Sculpture Achievementin Painting Old Girls' AssociationPrize for Achievementin Art Achievementin 1BDesignTechnology Achievementin 1BEconomics Achievementin IB French Achievementin 1BHistory Achievementin 1BMathematicsStudies Achievementin Japanese (Certificateof Meritin NZESTJapanese)

TessHoward Achievementin Computer Technology PrudenceJohnstone Achievementin Printmaking Na RangJung Austin Cup for Achievementin Biology LarcombeCup for Achievementin French Dr Mary TolleyPrize for the HighestAchievingYear13 Science Student (Joint) Jacqueline Lee Achievementin Design Samantha Lovie Achievementin Art History (Joint) Achievementin ClassicalStudies EllenMcDonald Achievementin Photography EmmaMatson Achievementin IB Information Technologyin a GlobalSociety AmandaMurray Stock Cup for Achievementin Geography Jeong Ah Noh Eric Wills memorial Prize for Achievementin Economics Josephine Powell-Thomas Achievementin Graphics AliceRodwell Achievementin 1BGeography NatsukiTaira NZ China FriendshipSocietyPrize for Achievementin Chinese Ali VanAmmers Achievementin 1BVisualArts Leon Yu Achievementin 1BChemistry Achievementin IB Japanese Class of 1961EnvironmentalInitiativeAward

Service Awards Presented byBishop DavidColes ThackerSacristan's Cup - Rachel Heta StokesCup for Serviceto School Music- Annabelle Roake MollieCopperCup for Serviceto School Sport - AmandaMurray AshburtonOldGirls'Prizefor Leadershipin the BoardingHouse(Joint) - SophiePinckneyand HannahMaher St Margaret'sCollegeAwardfor Head Girl - EmmaMatson St Margaret'sAwardfor Commitmentto the College - JosephinePowell-Thomas Boarding House Prizes Formaking a positive contributionto the BoardingHouse Year10 Year11

Sutherland Cup - KatherineBest Julius Prize (Joint) Thanawan Tangthanasup Annabel Goslin

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Wendy NichollsMemorialTrophyLauraFairbairn Bradley/Zino Cup - KateVink

ArtsPrizes Martin Cup for Musical Performance- Jiwon Lee Nicola DodwellCup for making a significantcontributionto Choral Music - Shae Morris Corder Cup for Achievementin Drama - Julia Guthrey Dance Trophy(Joint) - EmmaMatsonand OliviaWakem Ngaio Marsh Prize for Outstanding Promise in the Arts Julia Guthrey "Poutama Iti a Hato Makere" - the ArtisticTrophygiven for Ability, Performance,Leadershipand Spiritualityin the Arts - Shae Morris

Sports Prizes Junior Sportswomanof the Year- Fiona Morrison The Hiatt Cup for the Most Outstanding SportingAchievementJessica Bell Jocelyn FreemanRose Bowl for Leadershipand Dedicationin Sport - Josephine Powell-Thomas,SarahHenderson St Margaret'sCup for Excellencein Sport - CharlotteBellis, LaurenEnsor,HannahMaher ReevesTrophyfor Sportswomanof the Year- RebeccaSearle

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MajorAwards MarleneBellCup for BestAll-roundYear12 Student - LaurenSmith (New Award2003) Donated by AlexandraWatson Dedicatedand Commitmentto the 1BProgramme- QianYiChuah MacBrayneCup for ProximeAccessit(runner-up) to Dux (.loin!) - LauraColl and Sacha Healey The VirginiaChristieCup for the Dux of St Margaret'sCollegeEmilyAcland Sacristans

TheStMargaret's CupfortheSenior Student who,in allaspects ofschool life,mostclearlyexpresses the spiritofStMargaret's College - Emma Matson

Rachel Heta, Samantha Knowles, Alexandra Mercer, Anna Stace, Danielle Mills, Johanna Riley, Alexandra Watson, Rev Peg Riley

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Sports Council Jacqueline Lee, Sophie Aubrey, RebeccaPierce Philippa Smith, Jessica Bell, Sophie Pinckney, Miss Chris Arthur Josie Benny, Sophie Fitzsimons, Amanda Murray, Lauren Ensor, Elizabeth Kitson

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SportsCouncil The year started just like any other where it was straight into organising our first major event, the Swimming Sports heats followed by the actual day. All of the events ran smoothly with the highlight being the staff/student relay race. Here the students came out victorious beating the staff narrowly. This event was closely followed by the Athletic Sports, where huge efforts were made by the House Captains to maintain the same House spirit as was shown at the Swimming Sports. All events were fiercely competed with a number of past records broken. Here again, the Sports Council were victorious in the staff/ student relay beating the staff with a spectacular comeback. The Cross Country was to be held at the end of Term One, however, with much complaining from the students and some staff it was postponed to the first day of Term Two. Term Two came and went as fast as Term One with the Cross Country and Road Race all held within a day of each other. There was an impressive amount of involvement shown throughout all age groups along with some equally impressive times run by individuals. Many girls then headed on to the Canterbury Secondary Schools' Competition and footed it out with the best of their age groups with many individuals and teams among the top places. Winter sport began and successes were had in all areas. These were celebrated in assembly where the girls' efforts and achievements were acknowledged. Every year it seems the numbers playing sport at St Margaret's College gets bigger. I am constantly amazed with the amount of sport played and the time and effort put into them. I encourage you all to get involved and participate in school sport, continue the great sporting spirit of St Margaret's College. Thank you to Miss Arthur, Mrs Davie and Mrs Laney whose enormous efforts have proved to be instrumental to the sporting success of this year. I would also like to thank this years Sports Council for all the time and effort they have put in. You have certainly made my job a lot easier, and without you sport at St Margaret's College would not have run so smoothly. Good luck to the Council of 2004, I hope that your year is as enjoyable and successful as the one just gone. Amanda Murray Head of Sports Council

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Sports Colours Amy Satterthwaite, Victoria Sumner, Charlotte Baxter, Sophie Enersen, RebeccaPierce, Jessica Astor, Amanda Murray Rachel Prankerd, Amanda Grigg, Sophie Wigley, Natalie Gibson, Penny Clark-Hall, Sophie Pinckney, Jessica Bell, Jacqueline Lee Tara Clinick, Fiona Morrison, Emma Reardon, Leilani Krans, Emily Hunt, Prudence Johnstone, Lauren Ensor Laura Ash, Charlotte Bellis, Kate Taylor, Annabelle Roake, Abbey Milner, RebeccaKnight, Sophie Fitzsimons, Philippa Smith

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Aerobics RebeccaSearle, Harriet Johnstone, Melissa Tyson, Aimee Paterson, Ella Ovington Emma Fechney, Jane Millar, Belinda Howarth, Anna Taylor, Ellen McDonald, Olivia Glasson Sophie Trengrove, Chelsea Mongan, Sarah Masterton, Anna Taylor, Amelia Aitken, Chelsea Brook, Sarah Masterton

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With only the National Athletics to go in Invercargill at the end of the year, we can safely say that 2003 has been a pretty awesome year for St Margaret's Athletics. We started the year with the school Athletics Day where the House sprit was strong and the individual talent on the track and field was very plain to see. Those who qualified then went onto the Canterbury Champs, where we possibly had one of our better years. With outstanding performances from Laura Ash in the 400m, Lucy Mcfarlane in the 3000m, Fiona Morrison in the 300m hurdles and the 80m hurdles in which she broke the record of 12.86 with a time of 12.40. Another outstanding performance came from the open 4x400m team consisting of Fiona Morrison, Laura Ash, Lauren Ensor, and Charlotte Bellis who had been entered semi seriously. All four of them ran a stunning race winning it from a strong finishing Christchurch Girls High team. The next mission was the South Islands held in Nelson, in which the girls tried very hard to persuade team management to book a motel that contained another athletics team, preferably one that contained the opposite sex. After many opinions being expressed, it was down to business. With the event being held on a grass track it was very hard to obtain personal bests and making breaking records almost near impossible. Despite these factors the team performed brilliantly, Fiona Morrison wining the 80m hurdles and Laura Ash the 400m. Again the semi serious 4x400m (who decided after the results from the Canterbury Champs that they weren't too bad a team) ran an awesome race, placing second to the Christchurch Girls High team who were very determined to reverse the results from the Canterbury meet. With such great talent coming through I think that it is plain to see that Athletics at St Margaret's College is on the rise and both Becky and I wish the team all the best for the up and coming years.

We have had yet another busy winter season for badminton this year with the number of teams doubled from last year. All of our players displayed great enthusiasm and good sportsmanship. Four of our teams also managed to compete in the semi-finals of the interschool competitions with our 'A' team coming first in their grade and division. Without the dedication and commitment of the players, it would not be possible to have such a fun and successful season. Thank you to our coach who put in so much time to coach us and also many thanks to all the teachers who were involved in badminton. Leon Yu Captain of Badminton

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Athletics Prudence Johnstone, Lucy Woodley, Virginia Barnett, Claire Washington, Annabelle Powell-Thomas, TessaPage, Georgina Thomas, Sarah Johnson Chiaki Tanizaki, RebeccaSearle, Lauren Ensor, Fiona Morrison, Charlotte Bellis, Elizabeth Kitson, Charlotte Bradshaw, Laura Ash, Freya Morrison Chelsea Brook, Louise Daprini, Charlotte Henley, Josephine Powell-Thomas, RebeccaKnight, Sighle Illston, Harriet Harper, Lucy Macfarlane

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Badminton Karnvara Suchitta, Bronwyn Hanger, Laura Blythe, Laura Fairbairn, Monica Johnson, Dayle Gibson Bora Kwon, Marjorie Wong, Anna Jo, lemma Opie, RebeccaCraigie, Rosemary Read, Sophia Kwon Dr David Winter, Ms Sue Brydges-Jones, Sheng-Tsung Chiu, Michelle Choi, Courtney Kelly, Khunita Khemarangsan, Niamh Peren, Alexandra Mercer, Thanawan Tangthanasup, Mrs Janette Strang, Mrs Irene Wheal Natsuki Taira, Thanruthai Chinruksa, Sireedhorn Onsri, Leon Yu, Qian Yi Chuah. Pimsai Rasananda, Juthamas Sukumvitaya, Samantha Read

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Basketball Well where do we start? The beginning of the basketball season started with a bang, with a mix of old and new players in the team. Lauren was a feisty little player, going hard every game and trying to take over the coaching role from her father! Penny just couldn't remember what day and time practices were actually on but was an important member of the team with her awesome shooting and defence. Hannah was a huge asset to the team with her strong defence and diehard attitude, which was present in every game. Josie's height and ability to get the rebounds always got us off to a promising start, while Amy came into the team as a strong player and also was there assisting for all the rebounds. Lucy and Meg who were also new to the team improved their skills greatly throughout the season and are looking strong in next years line up. Biff took her own revenge on an uncalled foul, flying through the air onto the p!Jyer with a move le,1rnt from WWF wrestling, called the 'Flying Lizzie'. Biff will be the only one left from our original bunch but I'm sure she will carry on going hard and putting her rugby skills into practise on the basketball court like she does every year! Sarah defended well and improved a great deal throughout this season, her passion for the sport shining through. Josie Powell-Thomas

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Basketball A Kate Jones, Hannah Maher, Megan Jones, Amy Satterthwaite, Penny Clark-Hall Sarah Rhodes, Josephine Powell-Thomas, Lauren Ensor, Lucy Faull, Elizabeth Kitson

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Basketball Charlotte Savage, Hannah Maher, TessaPage, Annabelle Powell-Thomas, Zoe Carson, Megan Jones, Amy Satterthwaite Emma Dewhirst, Olivia Faull, Kate Jones, Penny Clark-Hall, Georgina Archibald, Annie Walsh, Jessica Reihana, Molly MacFarlane, Mr Grant Belcher Lucy Faull, Marjorie Wong, Georgina Borowczyk, Sarah Hann Amy Tappenden, Marewa Kraak, Kanvara Suchitta, Tamsin Henley, Elizabeth Kitson Sarah Rhodes, Lucinda Douglas, Katherine Borowczyk, Josephine Powell-Thomas, Lauren Ensor, Melissa Gray, Meagan Maher, Chiaki Tanizaki

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2003 was a year of learning for climbing at St Margaret's College. This year we saw many new faces. We had a few girls who have been climbing with the school in previous years but the majority of the team was made up of new and enthusiastic climbers. These were mostly Year 8 students and they helped create a positive, happy atmosphere. The year proved to be very busy, despite the lack of competitions, as the numbers of new climbers increased every week, which meant a lot of teaching had to go on. The job of teaching these girls was made easier with the help of Gina Scandrett and Caroline East who put in a lot of effort into passing on what they had learnt. In Term Three Gina Scandrett suggested we bring in a support person to teach us how to stretch and warm-up properly to minimise injuries for the new climbers and remind those more experienced to keep up with their stretching exercises. I am proud to say that all the girls progressed in their climbing throughout the year and have greatly improved in their ability and confidence in climbing. We also thank the staff at the YMCAclimbing wall for their support and humour, especially our friends Lofly, Ben and Pete. Although there were no competitions held this year, it has been a very successful and enjoyable year for everyone. This year was a foundation for great success in the future. Annabelle Roake Captain of Climbing

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Cricket 1st XI Emma Dewhirst, Hana Ashworth-Manning, Leticia Marchand, Elizabeth Rae Caitlin Eves, Elizabeth Kitson, Amy Satterthwaite, Jenni Tipler, Emma-Skye Lancaster

This year our team played six games. As the season progressed we noticed improvement and became a close-knit team. In our first game we played Cashmere High School, managing to restrict them to 24 runs off 15 overs. We were able to reach this target in two overs! Amy Satterthwaite hit a quick 22 not out and the team didn't lose a wicket. Next we faced a very strong Christchurch Girls High which is made up of representative players who easily triumphed against us. Rangi Ruru proved to be a close match but the result went in our favour. Rangi batted first and in 15 overs reached 84 for two, with Caitlin Eves taking an awesome caught and bowled. We passed the total in 11 overs with Amy scoring 41 runs. With only seven players we impressively managed to roll over

Avonside Girls High. Batting first we reached 139 for 1 with Amy getting 84 not out and Caitlin, 24. Avonside managed to get to 103 for six. Jenni Tipler was the pick of the bowlers taking three for 12. Burnside High was again strong this year with many representative players. Unfortunately it turned out to be a one-sided game but Hana Ashworth-Manning hit a spectacular 22. Our final game was against Avonside Girls High again, but still we proved too strong. With Avonside setting a total of 89 for six, we reached it only five wickets down. Hana played well with bowling figures of two for eight and achieving 25 runs, Jenni got two for nine, with Biff and Amy gaining 21 and 20 runs respectively. A great team effort. This year we were proud to have representative players of our own: Amy Satterthwaite Canterbury 021 Secondary Schools Southern Zone Canterbury Country U17 Elizabeth Kitson Christchurch Black U17 Elizabeth Rae Christchurch Black U14 Caitlin Eves Christchurch Red U14 We would like to thank Mr Woods, our teacher in charge and our fantastic coach, Elizabeth Scurr. We hope to see everyone back next season for another year. Amy Satterthwaite, Captain

CrossCountry The 2003 cross country season started off with a slow start as the school cross country was postponed due to bad weather. However, in Term 3 everybody was encouraged to have a go at the cross country and the house spirit was strong. In the afternoon it was great to see the primary school girls participating with such enthusiasm. The next day, the cross country team participated in the Canterbury Secondary Schools Road Race. There were some outstanding performances in this event that included Lucy Macfarlane taking 2nd in the U14 girls and Laura Ash coming 3rd in the Intermediate girls. As a whole, the entire cross country team ran well. St Margaret's gained three 1st places in the senior, intermediate and girls U14 team events and also a Yd in the Junior girls race. Overall the day was a huge success. Then came the Canterbury Secondary Schools Cross Country Competition held at Hagley Park. Again, the St Margaret's team produced some awesome results with Lucy

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Macfarlane showing her strength by winning the U14 girls age group. The teams also had good results with 1st place in the Senior and Intermediate girls race. The U14 girls were placed 2nd while the junior girls were 4th . Later in June, five girls traveled to Wellington to compete in the Secondary Schools Cross Country. All the girls participated with great determination and sportsmanship achieving great results. I would like to congratulate all involved in cross country on a successful season. It is clear that St Margaret's has some up and coming athletes in the sport. I hope that everyone who participated in the sport this year will carry on their commitment and that cross country will continue to develop at St Margaret's. Best of luck to those involved next year and years to come. Becky Knight and Claire Washington Captain and Vice Captain

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DragonBoating Dragon boating took off this year with full on trainings out on Lyttelton Harbour. The brand new, incredibly flash, red and white paddles not only looked fantastic out on the water, but it wasn't long before the team had them under control and we were clocking some pretty impressive times. Paddling was only part of the build up to the competitions, the compulsory tip out proved to be great fun, and fundraising ventures such as the sausage sizzle outside the Papanui Warehouse also formed the basis of the huge team spirit that is always a necessary part of this exciting sport. The first challenge of the season was the Christchurch Festival at Lake Roto Kahatu. As one of five secondary school girls' crews and only three races, the competition was fierce. We sported new singlets this year, red and white stripes to match our paddles, and this scheme was carried through with compulsory red and white hair ribbons and nail polish for our fingers. After checking out the competition, (and certain male teams!), we took part in an intense warm up and then gathered in for a team huddle, after words of inspiration from our coach and sweep - Rick Smith, and our famous manager and mentor Mrs Harlow, we were set to go. We lost our first race by a very small margin, won the next by a quarter of a boat length, and then blew them away in the final winning by over a boat length. We took home the pt place paddle and the title of Canterbury Champ. We were also very excited to see that our staff counterparts, "A Class Act," placed 1st in the Dragon Fly Class. The Canterbury Festival wasn't the end of the season. The next weekend SMC dragon boaters hit the nation's capital for the National Dragon Boat Championships. After checking into the motel and several trips around a certain roundabout, we had compulsory ten-pin bowling with chocolate up for grabs and then a delicious dinner before heading back, after all tomorrow was race day! We began the day with an absolutely ENORMOUSbreakfast and then hit the town. The races were in the harbour and it was pretty rough. Our aim was to make it into the top ten teams for the girls division, but when we saw a capsized boat floating in the water and heard all the stories of how the sweeps had fallen off the back of the boat, well. .. you can imagine what we thought. The atmosphere at this festival was just amazing and there were so many people. We showed Wellington our Christchurch power with a loud and proud version of our team chant and then set ourselves up for the

race. Everyone was nervous with anticipation as we headed into our first race, the heat. We placed znd and were pretty excited. We won our next race, the semi final, and secured a spot in the girls' A final. We knew that our time was the second fastest in our division for the day, and so we geared ourselves up to paddle our best ever and try to go for gold. It was so amazing even to be in this race. Everyone paddled their absolute hardest, it has to have been our best race ever. We came in znd narrowly missing first place by 0.07 of a second. It took a little bit of time for the fact that we had just placed znd in New Zealand to sink in, but when it did the excitement hit! We were so proud to win a Silver Medal, and even more excited to get back to school and be presented with a red rose! Dragon boating is an amazing sport and to be part of such an awesome team was a brilliant experience. Thank you to everyone for giving it such a great shot, and especially a huge thanks to Rick, you did a fantastic job, Zoe our team captain and to Mrs Harlow, you've been an unbeatable boss and we're going to miss you next year. Roll on 2004, we're going back for gold! Lauren Smith Vice Captain

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Dragon Boating Kate Sinclair, Sachi Cormack-Semple, Sarah Johnstone, Adair Bailey, Alexandra Shearer, Anna Stace, Hana Abbot Mrs Sue Harlow, Sacha Healey, Amy Barbara, Katie Vink, Laura Fairbairn, Annabel Goslin, Emma Reardon Kate Taylor, Virginia Timperley, Lauren Smith, Zoe Rattray, Jenna Graters, Alice Howarth, Philippa Smith

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Equestrian Olivia Orange, Jessica Neame, Brigitte Lee, Hollie Bailey Georgie Meredith, Sophie Wigley, Victoria Sumner, Josephine Powell-Thomas

Equestrian The year started off with St Margaret's College One Day event held at Rangiora Pony Club grounds in mid April. We then had the Interschools' One day Horse trial followed by the Interschools' Dressage competition. After many hours of preparation the St Margaret's College ODE was held on the first day back of Term two. Everything ran smoothly with the largest number of entries ever, including competitors from Selwyn House, STAC, Christs College, Rangiora high school, Cathedral Grammar and Middleton Grange. The riders from St Margaret's had a succesful day in all classes. A lot work went into this day before, during and after the event and we would like to extend our thanks to everyone involved. We now realise the huge amount of work that is put into an event and now we will appreciate the work that goes into competitions in the future. This year we were only able to field one team in the Interschools' One day horse trial but this did not alter our chances in gaining a place. The team consisted of: Sophie Wigley Mr Wendall Rosanna Frankish Rainbow Joshua Sophie Gibbons Liberty Belle Josie Powell-Thomas Frog

Cross Country was succesful for all riders and only a few rails fell in the showjumping phase. Once again the team took out the Turnout prize-Thank god otherwise we wouldn't have been popular with Mrs Lightfoot. We ended up coming 5th in Canterbury which was a sound placing in a strong competition. We had a large number of dressage riders available for selection which is promising for the future of equestrian at SMC. On the day we entered two teams in the Interschools' Dressage competition consisting of : Anna Taylor Anna Farqhar Maddie Elerm Georgie Meredith Louise Diprini Melissa Thompson Olivia Orange Erin Benyon At the recent Winter Sports Awards Brigitte Lee was the only person to recieve a pocket for achievement and service to equestrian. At the recent Sports Dinner the two major equestrian prizes went to Rosanna Frankish for Outstanding achievement (Murdoch Trophey) and the Susan Mccaul Trophy went to Sophie Wigley for achievement at the Interschools' event. Both Rosanna Frankish and Nadia Fearnley gained their colours for elite performance in equestrian. Although this year has not been as succesful as previous years, the numbers of riders has grown and commitment has been outstanding. We have seen huge potential in equestrian this year and can see a promising future for St Margaret's College Equestrian. A huge thanks to Mrs Lightfoot for the hours, passion and dedication that you have put into equestrian over our time at St Margaret's. You have made our job as captains a lot easier over the past two years. Captain and Vice Captain Sophie Wigley and Victoria Sumner.

Hockey The season started just like any other with trials at the end of Term One. However, this time we could trial on the new turf, a luxury we had never had. From here we put together six teams and entered the appropriate grades. The First XI was a team that got along together both on and off the field, and this showed through results. We started

the season with gusto and were undefeated until we crossed Rangiora, a team of old but skilful women who knew the tricks of the trade. We then headed down to Timaru for the Quad Tournament where we placed 1st equal with St Hilda's after some challenging games. This competition then set us up to dominate our Wednesday competition where we won the Press Cup in a challenging final against Villa Maria. This was a great achievement as St Margaret's College has never solely held this cup throughout the years it has been played. This put us into good spirits and success followed us to the North Island where the Federation Cup was held in Palmerston North. Here we came 4111 narrowly missing out on a place in the final as we were beaten by the home team Palmerston North Girls' High. This tournament did not pass without its moments as the whole team were in hysterics as Miss Arthur and Miss Laney proudly wore their pink and yellow highlighted socks as good luck charms and the spirit stick was handled with extreme care, making an appearance at most games. The Second XI also had a very successful year competing in the premier grade on Wednesday and the 2nd grade on Sunday. This gave them the skills and confidence to play in the Jenny Hair Tournament in Timaru where they gained a very credible 4th.

The Third XI also had an enjoyable season competing in the Sunday competition throughout the term. They travelled all the way to the deep south of Invercargill where they placed 9th in the Mary ,Clinton Cup. The U18 White team played in the Friday night competition and then went on to compete in the Nunweek tournament during tournament week where they placed 5 111. Huge improvements could be seen in all players with potential to represent the school at a higher level. The Ul 8 Blue social team had many laughs with the combined efforts of everyone and anyone who was keen to play on a Friday night. Good times were had at the expense of all the players who attempted to run, laugh and hit the ball all at the same time. Thank you to Mrs Davie who spent many cold nights at the turf supervising. The team won a credible two games. You go guys!! We would like to say a huge thank you to all the coaches, managers and parents of the teams this year, especially Miss Arthur who once again has contributed much of her spare time to the development of hockey at St Margaret's College. Amanda Murray Captain of Hockey

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Hockey 2"d XI Annabel Goslin, Julianne Bellaney, Genevieve Hegarty, Annie Walsh, Prudence Johnstone Robyn Andrew, Harriet Johnstone, Georgina Diack, Nicola Hulley Elizabeth Rae, Frances Ruddiman, Meagan Maher, Annabelle Fitzsimons, Charlotte Rowland-Jones

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Hockey 3 rd XI Sarah Watson, Charlotte Savage, TessaPage, Nina McVicar, Hilary ·1regenza Sophie Fitzsimons, Jane Millar, Molly Macfarlane, Rosa McGregor, Fiona Browning, Anna Lindsay Olivia Glasson, Calantha Peter, Emma-Skye Lancaster, Charlotte Henley, Leanah Magan

Hockey 4' 1' XI Chantelle Doody, Louise Brazier, Dayna Aubrey, Jenna Anderson, Elizabeth Dawe, Sophie Moir Bo Springford, Josephine Springford, Nicola Shaw, Sarah Heddell, Olivia Orange Virginia Matson, Sophie Davies, Emily Smart, Hahna Retallick-Brown, Annabelle Matson, Kirsty Trengrove

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Hockey U18 Blue Lucy Blackmore, Fran Muirhead, Sara Bowden, Sophie Wigley, Emily Acland Mrs Mary Davie, Amanda Murray, Charlotte O'Keefe, Jessica Fransham, Sophie Pinckney Charlotte Ayers, Julia MacLean, Margaret Whiteley, Georgianna Simpson, Jenna Graters

Hockey UlS Kimberlee Smith, Claire Walters, Charlotte Bell, Annabelle Pierce, Ella Ovington Philippa Smith, Olivia McLennan, Emily Watson, Hana Abbot, Mrs Trudy Keys Harriet Miller, Amelia Aitken, Amy Wei, Amber Killanin, Anna Farquhar

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group of motivated, dedicated and confident soccer players. Overall we have had an amazing soccer season and I wish the very best to all the new players and returning players playing indoor soccer next year. Billie Hanson Captain Indoor SoccerSenior B Team

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Indoor Netball Esther Chen-Green, Jamie Williams, Anna Stace, Zoe Carson, KeUy Belcher, Laura Blythe, Julianne Boyd. Bronwyn Hanger Melissa Tyson, Julia Miles, Rachel Smith, lemma Opie, Olivia Blair, Natalie Watson, Dayle Gibson, Frances Guthrey, Georgia Brownlee Rosemary Holliday. Marjorie Wong. Brooke Mel/sop, Virginia Timperley, Sarah Hann, Ashleigh Fea,y, Elizabeth Timperley, Emma Currie, Bobby Hogben, Lanie Blacklaws Jasmine Hiha, Holly Richdale, Jiwon Lee, Jessica Steenson, Courtney Hobson, Billiana Hanson, Jessica Murchison, Felicity Bishop, Brenda Lee Sara Satterthwaite, Sarah Masterton

IndoorSoccer A whole season of soccer has already flown by. This year indoor soccer started with a team of non-experienced players who had no idea how to play, and have now blossomed into an amazing, organised, skilful team of talent. We have had great technique and teamwork, which was shown by our fulltime scores. Indoor soccer is a fast, fun and tactical game. With motivation from our awesome coach, Mrs Strang and support from our families and friends, it has been a mighty season. We especially liked the entertaining referees down at Action City. The fluoro bibs the refs insisted we always wore were something else. Indoor soccer has grown from a group of school girls to a

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Life Saving This year life saving has been a great success with a 100% pass rate. The year began well with many girls completing their exam, despite it being one of the coldest days of the year. This was followed by the introduction of winter life saving at Christ's College, which was also a great success. A special thanks to Virgina Timperley who instructed these girls. Over the winter months the two Monica Thacker teams trained for the upcoming life saving competition. Both the 'A' and 'B' teams did extremely well this year. The 'A' team brought home the shield and I am looking forward to seeing them retain it for a few years to come. Also, during the winter Nicola Robson trained for the Commonwealth Life Saving Championships held in Durban. Whilst there her team did extremely well placing 7th overall. On the 29 October the Zona Sports Awards were held. Both Nicola Robson and Laura Fairbairn were finalists in their categories. Laura Fairbairn was commended and Nicola Robson was nominated for a National SPARCaward. Finally I would like to thank everybody involved in life saving this year: all instructors, girls, Mrs Davie, Neil Lanyon and Amanda Wesley. Well done and congratulations on all this years achievements. Good luck for next year. Laura Fairbairn Captain of Life Saving

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Netball Once again, netball was the most popular winter sport at St Margaret's, with about 200 girls playing in 20 teams. Needless to say, this situation requires considerable input from a dedicated and skilled administrative team. A great big thank you is due to Leanne Chambers as Teacher in Charge, Chris Arthur and Mary Davie for keeping us in check and to Jenny Laney for all our enjoyable early morning training sessions. Also, heartfelt appreciation and thanks to all those who coached and/or managed a team this year. If it was not for you all we wouldn't have a school based netball club which functions so well. The 'A' team was faced with several setbacks through the season, with the loss of two key shooters after only a few games, and then Sam McKenna resigning as coach. It was very fortunate that Julie Seymour, an old girl and ex Silver Ferns Captain, agreed to step into the coaching role. Following both that and some key positional changes, the team then settled down and by the end of the season we were playing some very good netball. With a little bit of luck, a reasonable season could have been converted into a very good one. Not withstanding these problems, the team was always a very happy and harmonious group, who always played with great spirit. Not only were the 'A' team successful in placing 1st in their section on Saturday, but also the 'D' and 'Q' teams placed 2nd and the 'L' and 'O' team placed 3rd. In the Wednesday competition the 'F' and 'H' team placed 1st and the 'K' team placed 3rd. Congratulations to these teams for their outstanding efforts. Also a big congratulations to Kate Dirkzwager who successfully trialled and was selected for the Canterbury UlS team. Thank you again to everyone who has put in time and effort to make sure the St Margaret's 2003 netball season was an enjoyable and successful one. I would like to encourage students within the school to continue coaching, as the knowledge you have is very valuable to the younger netballers coming through. Good luck for next season. Go hard!

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Netball 9A Erin Benyon, Jessica Deacon, Hndget Allison, Danielle Bowden Freya Morrison, Harriet Harper, Georgina Borowczyk, Emma Costello, Hannah Rutherford

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Netball WA Julia Miles, Kelly Belcher, Lucy Acland, Sarah Reese, Ms Leanne Chambers Sarah Masterton, Lanie Blacklaws, Kate Dirkzwager, Olivia Faull, Jessica Steenson

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Rowing Jessica Astor, Megan Jones, RebeccaPierce, Sophie Enersen, Lucy Acland, Hannah Maher, Charlotte Savage, Mychelle Hellmann Charlotte Baxter, Cassie Irving, Georgina Diack. Josie Benny, Olivia Faull, Rachel Prankerd, Jessica Fransham, Marewa Kraak, Emily Acland, Caroline Moody, Mrs 1rudy Keys Miss Chris Arthur, Olivia McLennan, Caroline Cooper-Dixon, Katherine Borowczyk, Lucy Faull, Josephine Springford, Sarah Heddell, Louise Graham, Jessica Cooke, Georgina Waring, Melissa Gray, Meagan Maher Charlotte Rowland Jones, Abbey Milner, Lucy Atkinson, Penny Clark Hall, Jessica Bell, Sophie Pinckney, Bo Springford, Lucy Macvicar, Sophie Chima, Vanessa l lartnell Sophie Aubrey, Sara Bowden, Dayna Aubrey, Hayley Scandrett, Amanda Grigg, Josie Hazledine, Emma Burtt, Jenny Hazledine. Annie Walsh

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Rowing U19 8 Jessica Bell, Hannah Maher, Penny Clark-Hall, H.ebeccaPierce Jessica Astor, Rachel Prankerd, Vanessa Hartnell, Charlotte Baxter, Sophie Aubrey

races. Back up to Christchurch to start Term 1. Trips back to Christchurch were always something to look forward to with many laughs along the way. With only 7 weeks of training left before Maadi Cup, we hit the Avon with a lot of work ahead of us. We had a set routine. Early morning training of either, ergs, runs or weights - eat, school, bike to the Reach, row 14km, bike home, eat, squeeze a bit of homework in and finally a well deserved sleep. This was the average day. Although the training was intense and the lack of sleep was enormous, it was all worth it in the end as it showed in our results at Maadi Cup. We ended the season with many winnings - the U19 8 (Jubilee Cup), the top sculling school in New Zealand Secondary School Rowing and the top rowing school, as well as winning the Star Trophy for the most points overall. Thank you very much to all involved. Claire, Trudy, Nie, Paul, Miss Arthur and Miss Laney, you all did an awesome job in preparing all SS of us to perform at your optimal level. If it wasn't for all your hard work and time we wouldn't be able to say we were the top rowing school in New Zealand. Sophie Pinckney and Jessica Bell

Rowing The 2002-2003 rowing season was extremely busy but very successful. Lake Hood opened for the first time, so instead of racing at Kerrs Reach we traveled down to Ashburton for the day. Term 4 flew by quickly with Seniors having exams and study week, which left little time for training. We finished the term with a trip to Blenheim where we spent two days racing. The heavy rain didn't stop us from having a successful regatta. We all piled into the tents between our races huddling around the BBQ for warmth. When we arrived back we were allowed to have hot showers instead of cold as we had accommodation at the Woodburne Army Base. Christmas holidays arrived which provided a big break for us, although we had to keep up our training. At the end of January we headed off to 1\Nizel for the main training camp where we had a tough week ahead of us with crew selections being made. The parents put on delicious meals, which was very rewarding after a hard days training. We finished our training camp off with the Canterbury Champs Regatta. Even though we were tired from the week of training, that didn't slow us down as we put all we had learnt into the

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Rugby Once again St Margaret's has had another terrific rugby season! We have pleasingly had a consistently large team all season and the majority of it was made up by new and eager players. We started off the season against Rangi Ruru B, where we drew five all. We were pleased to get through, this and the

score was due to first game jitters. The table was soon to turn! Our second game proved how much potential our team really had when we beat Avonside Girls 36-0. From then on we were unbeatable and were thrilled to make it through to the semi finals where we came up against Rangiora High School. Unfortunately we lost to them 15-0. Despite it being our first loss for the season, we rose above our disappointment and were determined to end the season on a high note by beating Ellesmere 17-10 in our final game for the season. We were pleased to be placed third in the Canterbury School Girls' Midweek Competition. We owe a lot of our success to our coaches: Scott Brown and Will Cathawood, who have always kept us on track and focused for our upcoming game, and determined to settle for nothing but our best! We were pleased to see, Biff Kitson, Lauren Ensor, Georgina East, Maggie Whiteley, Sophie Wigley, Zoe Rattray and Rachel Prankerd all received Canterbury trials. We congratulate Zoe and Lauren for their successful trials as both were named in the Canterbury School Girls' Rugby Team. All in all we have had an amazing season and learnt so much about one another. A huge thanks goes out to our manager Ms Chong who constantly organised our team, so we were ready and rearing to go for each practice and game. We would also like to thank all our supporters including parents, SMC girls, and of course Mr Woods. Without the support they offered, every game would have been a challenge to get through. Cheers for the season - throttlage, bling bling and of course many laughs!! Team Statistics: We played 10 games this season scoring 314 points for us and 69 points scored against us. Our team scored a total of 54 tries and the person who dotted down the most in one game was the player of the year - Lauren Ensor who made 5 tries against Cathedral Grammar. Individual Points Statistics: Lauren Ensor 110 points Biff Kitson 44 Tess Howard 35 Zoe Rattray 30 Sophie Wigley 25

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Skiing/ Snowboarding Due to bad weather conditions and poor snow, this season like last years, was slow starting. When it did get underway however it went off with a bang. The first event being the school Interhouse Competitions. This was held on the 27 July and was a huge success. The weather was good and the only obstacles for our athletes were the patches of ice and rocks that they had to avoid. Both snowboarders and skiers competed down a dual slalom. This consisted of having a run down the red course followed by one down the blue, and adding the total times to find the winners. Rata ended up on top of both disciplines with strong finishes from Leilani Krans, gaining 1st place in the snowboarding and Prue Johnstone finishing 1st in the skiing. Coming in 2nd in the skiing was Konini followed by, Rimu, Kowhai, Matipo and Manuka. In the snowboarding 2nd place went to Konini with Kowhai, Manuka, Rimu and Matipo coming

in close behind. It was from these results that we were able to pick teams to compete at the Canterbury Champs two weeks later. This trip started off with the ritual bus journey up Mount Hutt with Christs' College, which was the highlight of some girl's day! Once up the slope with gear and bibs sorted, the teams performed well. There was a small dilemma when our observant Teacher in Charge (Mr Woods) noticed that another school had employed an ex-student to snowboard for them, but this was soon sorted out (resulting in the unfortunate disqualification of their snowboarding teams). Despite this drama the 'A' ski team gained a great 2nd placing and the 'B' team was close behind with a 4 th place. Prue Johnstone did well gaining 3rd place. The snowboarders also did impressively with the 'A' team being placed 1st and the 'B' team achieving second place. Leilani Krans in particular was amazing gaining 1st place over all the girls. Following the Canterbury Champs the 'A' ski team and two snowboarding teams went on to the South Island Intersecondary School Champs also held at Mount Hutt this year, where they continued with their winning form. The format of the event was slightly different, with the skiers racing a longer Giant Slalom course and the snowboarders competed in a boarder X. Even with this different racing format the snowboarders performed awesomely, with both the 'A' team and the 'B' team placing 2nd. Tess Howard did especially well getting 2nd place. In the skiing the team gained 2nd place and Prue Johnstone achieved another great 3rd placing. These events coupled with the few ski trips managed with the weather, combined to create a short but intense season. Overall we had a successful and fun time. None of this would be possible without the help of Mr Woods, Mrs Newman and Mrs Davie who were a great help and excellent chauffeurs when all else failed! We wish the best of luck to everyone who intends on skiing/snowboarding next year, we are sure that you will do well as we have seen much talent develop within the trams during this se.1s011. /'rnt· .lnh11~rt111c,1, /.1•1/11111J,;r,111~

Softball We started Softball at St Margaret's this year having lost eight of our senior players, who left for university. So although our brand new team this year was a little inexperienced, what we didn't have in skill we made up for with sprit! Our season got off to a rocky start with significant losses to Avonside and Papanui, but congratulations to Hilary for getting our only run on her very first game! From that point our scores got slightly better, we may not have actually won any games but everyone in the team put in a good effort and improved greatly. I think our season highlight was a draw with Villa Maria, well done guys! We would have had a better chance at beating Burnside had they not had boys on their team, who could hit a lot further than your average girl. A big thank you has to go out to Mrs Strang, our Manager, for organising, taxiing, encouraging and coaching us when we lost our Coach. Also a big thank you to Mrs Davie, who helped with coaching and support, we all really appreciated your input. Lastly well done to the team for sticking together all season, being constantly enthusiastic during games and for giving something new a go. Harriet Hamilton

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At the end of the season the team had a lot of fun and placed a pleasing 5th place in the Girls' Secondary Schools 'A' Grade Competition. Hopefully we can improve on our placing next year and also attract some more players into our sport.

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Squash At the beginning of the winter season, our small group of players dedicated to this fast paced sport, were raring to go. We had two promising new players coming in, enthusiastic to learn the ropes. With regular coaching from Julie McWilliams, a Canterbury player and qualified coach, both the team and reserve players gained some well-heeded advice as well as extensive one-onone instruction. This knowledge of playing the game greatly benefited us in our play. The team consisted of Amy Satterthwaite, Leilani Krans, Ngareta Williams, Abby Milner, Sara Satterthwaite and Annie Walsh.

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Eliza Sim, Abby Shaw, Catie Murray, Heidi Schout, Anna Marshall, Lucy Dewhirst Annabella Harlor, Emma Robson, Georgina Gray, Marie Jones, Vanessa Ott, Nicole Ruddiman, Alice Harris, Emma Champ, Kate Wilkinson, Rebekah Masterton, Laura-Beth Feary, Madison Crowe

St Margaret's swept the field, winning the swimming section for the fourth year in a row! This year St Margaret's had S swimmers qualify and compete in the 2003 Age Group Nationals in Auckland. Congratulations on your achievements. Overall we have had a great year, so good luck for all the competitions over the summer holidays, and see you all in the pool next year! Pip Smith & Nicola Robson

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Swimming Georgina Diack, Lucy Faull, Sarah Henderson, Sarah Hann, Georgina Borowczyk, Sophie Bridge Olivia Faull, Samara Davie, Danielle BuwdeTL,Adair Bailey, Laura Fairbairn, Jessica Reihan.a Emily Smart, Annelise Wolt, Katherine Borowczyk, Samantha Walker, Genevieve Hegarty, Frances Ruddiman Sighle lllston, Olivia Orange, Nicola Robson, Philiµpa Smith, Kate Taylor, Louise Daprini, Leanah Magon

2003 has been a successful year for table tennis at St Margaret's College, being placed 3rd in our grade. We had two new players this year; both picked up the game quickly and played really well. Every one has been so enthusiastic about the game and gave it their best every time we played. I would like to thank Mrs Harlow for her organisation and commitment to our team. Everybody enjoyed this season, hopefully we will be successful next year.

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Tennis Hana Abbot, Anna Jones, Georgina Archibald, Amanda Murray, Kirsty Stewart, Alisaundre van Ammers, Sarah Reese,Virginia Barnett, Kamvara Suchitta RebeccaArdagh, Anna Stace, Alice Rodwell. Sarah Watson, Emily Hunt, Laura Freear, Katie Thomas, Alice Howarth Miriam Black, Megan Dynes, Harriet Harper, Emma Costello, Jane Cockburn, Lucinda Douglas, Hannah Wood, Niamh Peren, Philippa Goslin Samantha Read, Sophie Fitzsimons, Sarah Deaker Lucy Woodley, Charlotte Bellis, Emily Watson, Charlotte Henley, Harriett Smith, Rosa McGregor

Swimming Wow! What an awesome year St Margaret's Swimming has had! We started with the Swimming Sports where everyone dressed in their finest colourful clothing and all gathered around the pool for a great day filled with team spirit, competition and success - and (once again) the girls outshone the teachers in the staff vs students relay! The Primary School also welcomed in a great new year with their Swimming Sports running smoothly and the young swimmers showing great talent and undoubted potential. In the Secondary School, the introduction of some very fast Year 9's saw the junior team of Danielle Bowden, Sam Walker, Annelise Wolt and George Borowczyk break the record for the 200m relay at the Canterbury Secondary School Swimming Sports. In addition, numerous placings were achieved by other members of the team from all age-groups. The same relay team then travelled to lnvercargil or the South Island Secondary School Swimming Sports, where once more, they excelled. Ten girls travelled to St Hilda's for quad, where

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Tennis Tennis has been very popular this year with the most teams entered from St Margaret's College ever. All teams that entered in the Secondary Schools' Competition competed with enthusiasm and skill, achieving results to be proud of in all grades. This year's large involvement in Tennis is encouraging as our numbers continue to build with four more teams than last year. I would like to congratulate all players on their fairplay and sportsmanship.All the girls showed impressive commitment attending practises with student coaches and teachers throughout the season. The 'Senior A' and 'Senior B' teams dedication to early morning practises definitely paid off towards our successes.Our 'Senior A' team won the Canterbury Secondary Schools' Tennis Competition for the second year in a row. In the National Secondary Schools' Competition we came 6th after a strenuous three days of tennis. All of the players in our teams have improved over the season. Charlotte Bellis, Emily Hunt and Charlotte Henley represented Canterbury in the Senior Age Group, U16 and U14 age groups respectively. Charlotte Bellis gained a New Zealand Ul8 ranking of 3 rd and Emily played the Canterbury Championships in April winning the Ul6 girls singles title. With numerous interruptions the House Tennis Championships was an effort to complete this year. The eventual House winner was Matipo with a convincing 269 points. I would like to thank all the teachers and parents who contributed to tennis this year - thank you. I would especially like to thank Mrs Scandrett for her continual support of school tennis. Charlotte Bellis, Captain of Tennis

House Tennis Championship Results Junior Singles Winner Charlotte Henley Singles Runner-up Georgina Archibald Doubles Winner Emma Costello and Philippa Goslin Doubles Runner-up Charlotte Henley and Harriet Harper Intermediate Singles Winner Annabelle Fitzsimons Singles Runner-up Olivia Faull Doubles Winner Annabelle Fitzsimons and Olivia Faull Doubles Runner-up Lucy Faull and Annabelle Rose

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Senior Singles Winner Charlotte Bellis Singles Runner-up Emily Hunt Doubles Winner Charlotte Bellis and Sophie Fitzsimons Doubles Runner-up Emily Hunt and Lucy Woodley House Placings pt Matipo 2nd Kowhai 3rd Konini 4111 Rimu 5111 Rata 6th Manuka

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Touch The 2003 season began once again with a variety of new people joining up and involving themselves in ranges of grades from super touch to social. All teams showed great commitment and trained hard each week for the Wednesday competition. Everyone had heaps of fun and made vast improvement in their skills throughout the season. It is pleasing to see we had more junior teams this year; touch is definitely growing within the school and the talent displayed is looking promising for the years to come. The season started strong for the 'A' touch team with almost a whole new team. Competing in the Super Touch grade was quite a big step up for most of the girls, so our challenge at the start of the season was to build up our fresh new team to this level. With a new coach Lana Baines we started training hard for our first big tournament being the traditional Summer Quadrangular Tournament hosted by St Hilda's Collegiate in Dunedin. This was a great opportunity to meet old friends and make new ones, as well as playing the variety of different touch styles. Here we placed 2ndequal with Craighead in the competition. Our next and final tournament for the year was the Canterbury Touch Regional's at Nunwick Park. We trained hard and the competition proved tough, but it did provide some great practice for our new team to continue developing skills. Here we placed Yd overall, which was quite good considering we had one of the newest teams in the competition. All in all it was a fun day and everyone definitely showed strong improvements. Wednesday competition had a few ups and downs, being a new team, but we were definitely improving at a rapid pace. The team has been continuing to train hard and are looking

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Touch Anna Lindsay, Alana Bowden, Georgina Thomas, Katherine Best, Molly Macfarlane, Louise Brazier, Harriet Johnstone Hannah Rutherford, Nicole Matheson, Amy Tappenden, Emma Reardon, Prudence Johnstone, Claire Walters, Calantha Peter, Morag McDonald Amelia Aitken, Freya Morrison, Fiona Morrison, Tara Clinick, Olivia Glasson, Emma Fechney,Jessica Steenson Chiaki Tanizaki, Shanae Glassey, Marcy Banbury, Lauren Ensor, Sarah Henderson, Anna Farquar, Katey Chapman, Sophie Trengrove

Touch A Miss Chris Arthur, Fiona Morrison, Harriet Johnstone, Anna Lindsay, Prudence Johnstone, Emma Reardon Sophie Trengrove, Olivia Glasson, Lauren Ensor, Sarah Henderson, Tara Clinick, Chiaki Tanizaki

very promising for 2004 and the years to come. Congratulations to Chiaki Tanizaki, Tara Clinick and Lauren Ensor who have recently been named in the Canterbury U21 Women's Touch Team. Good luck to them for their tournament early next year in Palmerston North. We look forward to next season, and hope that everyone will continue to improve their skills and maintain a high standard of touch within the school. GOOD LUCK!!! Lauren Ensor and Sarah Henderson

fantastic, dedicated coach Mrs Vesty. Not to mention our awesome manager, Mrs Lightfoot, and all the parents who did a great job meeting our needs (FOOD). Also a huge thank you to all the supporters who came to one of our fantastic, often nail biting games. So congratulations! This season has yet again made a significant mark in the history of St Margaret's Co11egevo11eyba11 and has definitely made a great ending for the four leavers and the caveman. Good luck for next year and keep raising that roof cause "St Margaret's is in da house yall !! !" Jax Lee, Captain of Volleyball

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Volleyball A Mrs Paula Vesty, Kirsten Harvey. Josephine Powell-Thomas, Annabelle Powell-Thomas, TessHoward Rebecca Searle, Mijntje Lepoutre, Jacqueline Lee, Victoria Perez, Kate Jones

Trampolining Lucy Chapman, Emily Smart, Ellen McDonald Jessica Steenson, Emma Fechney, Chelsea Brook, Morgana Woolhouse-Williams Shanae Glassey, Sarah Masterton, Anna Taylor, Kate Taylor, Rachel Gardner

This season of volleyball has proved to be one of the most exciting years yet for St Margaret's vo11eyba11.There have been many successes for all teams. Congratulations to a11the players, coaches and managers and I hope you continue to participate in this great sport in the future. As for the League team, we headed off to Australia at the end of 2002 to participate in the Australian Nationals. This was made possible by the great effort of parents and supporters who devoted hours to selling raffle tickets, sausages and beloved bottles. Thank you, without you we couldn't show those Aussies what we were made of. We started off with a hiss and roar with win after win and ended up competing for third and fourth. After a hair raising haka (that bought a tear to a certain coaches eye) and closely competed game, we couldn't quite take it out. We ended up coming fourth in the 2nd division. It was a great experience getting to see many great sights (who could forget that Mole look alike) and compete in such a big tournament. It was also a great ending for our three senior players who had finished their St Margaret's vo11eyba11career. With our three new comers to the team, we carried on with the same success in New Zealand. Yet again Quad was an improvement from the year before, this year taking out first place. Thanks to the team's performance in our Monday night's competition as we11 as the Canterbury Secondary Schools' Tournament, we gained the placing of third in the Canterbury region. This meant we had a good seeding for the New Zealand Secondary Schools' Volleyball Championships which took place in Christchurch. After an amazing start we were placed in the top twenty and ended up 16th overa11.This was a beastly effort and the best to date. Evidently all the hard work, pain of having fat knees and purple hips paid off. But really all the work was done by our

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Waterpolo Annabel Rose,Amy Satterthwaite, Adair Bailey, Amanda Murray, Amelia Dunstan-Grimwood, Laura Fairbairn Miss Chris Chambers, Amy Barbara, Emma Dewhirst, RebeccaMehrtens, Samara Davie, Charlotte Bradshaw, Genevieve Hegarty Leanah Magon, Fiona Browning, Hayley Donald, Victoria Sumner, Sachi Cormack-Semple, Catherine Snowden, Emma Matson

Waterpolo A Adair Bailey, Amanda Murray, Laura Fairbairn Miss Chris Chambers, Amy Barbara, Annabelle Rose, Samara Davie, Charlotte Bradshaw Fiona Browing, Hayley Donald, Victoria Sumner, Sachi Cormack-Semple, Genevieve Hegarty

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The Waterpolo season started off proving to be very popular, with St Margaret's producing enough for two teams to play in the Wednesday Competitions held at QE2. The 'A' team had a lot of familiar faces from previous seasons and also a lot of up and coming new players to the scene. The 'A' Team fought hard throughout the season; no matter the end result St Margaret's was seen giving it their best shot, an admirable quality. This year we acquired the knowledgeable assistance of Mr Davie, an ex NZ Waterpolo rep. and it was with his help that the St Margaret's Waterpolo teams got some structure, and improved their game skills enormously. The 'B' team playing in the B grade had a lot of fun times, challenging games with the team ending up making it into the B grade semi finals. Vast improvements were seen throughout, with a lot of promising players evolving for the future. The second season saw changes to St Margaret's Waterpolo, with the prospect of travelling to Australia being suggested, but unfortunately did not eventuate. Hopefully next year there will be enough interest so the team can gain some valuable experience from playing our trans-tasman rivals. A new Year 7 & 8 team was created, due to increasing interest from the middle school students to play waterpolo. lt is very promising for me as captain to see such enthusiastic young players wanting to play waterpolo, which will hopefully improve Waterpolo's current status within the school. This year we had three Canterbury representatives in the Ul6 age group - Samara Davie, Annabelle Rose and Genevieve Hegarty. We also had Eloise Hegarty and Anna Marshall in the year 7 & 8 Canterbury team. A huge congratulations to Samara who not only made it into the Ul6 team but also the U14, UIS, and U20 Canterbury teams. Well Done to all these girls. A special thanks also needs to be given to Miss Chambers and Mr and Mrs Davie, for the devotion, time and effort they have put into St Margaret's Waterpolo. Thanks very much your dedication is much appreciated by all. Having played waterpolo since Year 9 I would like to thank everyone who has helped in anyway to produce the Waterpolo teams of the past and present. To the future teams of St Margaret's Waterpolo best of luck, keep the spirit alive and may Waterpolo continue to grow within the school community. Tori Sumner Captain

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Tutor Group Mrs Kobayashi Alexandra Mercer, Kimberlee Smith, Lucy Mac Vicar, Kirsten Peters Mrs Hiroe Kobayashi, Sophie Moir, Hyun Jeong Lee, Frances Muirhead, Josie Hazledine, Julia Miles Julia Maclean, Kirsty Stewart. Lucy Acland, Lucy Rutherford, Georgia Heard

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Tutor Group Mrs Carson Anna Mclachlan, Josie Benny, Genevieve Hegarty Mrs Ngaire Carson, Bryn/ea Collin, Nicola Robson, Charlotte Mooney Katherine Best, Emily Ac/and, Natalie Gibson, Annabelle Roake, TessaPage

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Tutor Group Mr Woods Harriet Smith, Gemma McLaughlin, Anna Farquhar Mr Brian Woods, Rosemary Holliday, Ellen McDonald, Jiwon Lee, Gabrielle Hegarty, Sarah Hewer Emily Hunt. Zoe Carson. Anna Stace, Jourdan Williams, Samantha Lust

Konini

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Tutor Group Mrs Davie Rachel Gardner, Juliette Wanty Mrs Mary Davie, Niamh Peren, Paige Jackman, Alice Rodwell, Charlotte Dolden Isabelle Macculloch, Lucy Blackmore, Charlotte Bell, Kate Dirkzwager, Lucy Woodley

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Tutor Group Mrs Todd Natsuki Taira, Katey Chapman Mrs Janet Todd, Harriet Daley, Melissa Tyson, Alexandra Garrett, Rachel Gillard- Tew, Olivia Orange Felicity Bishop, Fiona Browning, Yu-San Kang, Stephani Pryce, Sally Choi

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Tutor Group Miss Crowford Whitney Brown, Sophie Davies, Kate Davis Miss Ruve Crawford, Laura Ash, Daniela Aebli, Jessica Reihana Eleanor Wootton, Melissa Thomson, Jacqueline Lee, Leticia Marchand, Jenny Hazledine

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Tutor Group Mrs Ellis Jessica Steenson, Emma Costello, Miriam Black Mrs Susan Ellis, Jennifer Read, Amy Barbara, Lauren Smith, Na An Annabel Goslin, Hilary 1regenza, Rachel Prankerd, Olivia Marlow, Georgina Uiack

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Tutor Group Mr Hemmingsen Annabelle Matson, Kimberley Smith, Elizabeth Rae Mr Murray Hemmingsen, Rosa McGregor, Amy Satterthwaite, Sophie Pinckney, Nadia Fearnley Virginia Timperley, Natalie Watson, Kate James, Sarah George, t:lizabeth Dawe

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Tutor Group Mrs Harlow Sarah Deaker, Jane Cartledge Mrs Sue Harlow, RebeccaArdagh, Abbey Milner, Kate Mills, Elizabeth Timperley Dayna Aubrey, Ashleigh Feary, Lauren Ensor, Hana Abbot, Samara Davie

Kowhai

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Tutor Group Mr Wood Mr Terry Wood, Sireedhorn On-Sri, Michaela Costello, Virginia Matson Michelle Choi, Hannah Wood, Georgina Borowczyk, Philippa Goslin Alexandria Mark, Jessica Chapman, Victoria Sumner, Amanda Murray, Edwina Horne

108 Tutor Groups

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Tutor Group Ms Archer Ms Anne Archer, Kezia Parsons, Hahna Retallick-Brown, Chelsea Mongan, Marcy Banbury Claire Tomlinson, Siprapha Siriwattanachareonchai, Jessica Astor, Sachi Cormack-Semple, Calantha Peter, Courtney Kelly

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Tutor Group Mr Winter Sara Satterthwaite, Holly Richdale, Victoria Minson, Morgana Woolhouse-Williams Mr David Winter, Jane Millar, Emma Matson, Charlotte O'Keefe, RebeccaRichards Georgina Borowczyk, Anna Lindsay, Georgianna Simpson, Emmeline Halligan, Kate Moran

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Tutor Group Mrs MacDonald Chiaki Tanizaki, Sophie McLernon, Josephine Schoeller, Eve Palmer Mrs Elizabeth MacDonald, Rose Parkinson, Charlotte Bradshaw, Holly Laughton, Nina McVicar, Katherine Page Georgina Lewis, Virginia Barnett, Jessica Loe, Julianne Boyd, Chantelle Doody

Back Row: Front Row:

Tutor Group Mrs Allan Mrs Joanne Allan, Lanie Blacklaws, Amy Tappendem, Lucy Martin, Emma Currie Rachel Heta, Samantha McConnell, Michelle Souster, Patricia Kang'ethe, Kate Sinclair

Back Row: Front Row:

Tutor Group Mrs Kennedy Mrs Lyn Kennedy, Prudence Watson, Alexia Byrne, Aimee Borlaise Sophie Bridge, Tamsin Henley, Bronwyn Hanger, Terri Growcott, Ida Nielsen

Manuka

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Tutor Group Mrs Lightfoot Hollie Bailey, Natalie Bradford, Olivia Carville Mrs Linda Lightfoot, Abigail Meares, Georgie Meredith, Gabriella Hamer, Kirstyn Steyaert Emma Dewhirst, RebeccaMehrtens, Megan Jones, Sara Bowden, Amelia Dunstan-Grimwood Common

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Tutor Group Dr Mann Julia Currie, Juthamas Sukumvitaya, Anneliese Walt, Irene Wong Dr Bryon Mann, Bo-Ra Kwon, Coutney Hobson, Shae Morris, Danielle Bowden, Jamie Kleinbichler Alexandra Watson, Jennifer Rees, Laura Mason, Jennifer Howes, Robyn Andrew

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Tutor Group Miss Mahalm Emma Fechney, Erin Jackson Miss Jasmine Mahalm, Anna Jo, Hing Wong, Clementine Dickie, Felicity Johnson Claire Walters, Alana Bowden, Lila Schriek, Louise Graham, Allanah-Kate Wake/in

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Tutor Group Mrs Strang Sophie Fitzsimons Mrs Janette Strang, Stephanie Young, Sophie Shaw, Amy Wei, Samantha Robinson Monica Johnson, Brooke Mellsop, Jamie Williams, Jessica Deacon, Jessica Cooke

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Tutor Group Mrs Scandrett Thanruthai Chinruksa, Dah Eun Lim Mrs Hilary Scandrett, Lucy Faull, Sarah Watson, Millicent Austin, Annabelle Fitzsimons ArULa Spence, Samantha Daniel, Annabelle Powell-Thomas, Annabelle Pierce, Dayle Gibson

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Tutor Group Mr Summerlee Mr Mike Summerlee, Alice Cohen, Sighle Illston RebeccaSearle, Ella Ovington, Georgina Waring, Sarah Rhodes Kira Williams, Nicola Shaw, Jessica Bell, RebeccaPierce, Olivia Sutton

Matipo

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Tutor Group Mrs Ardagh Elizabeth Guthrey, Billiana Hanson, Lucy MacFarlane Mrs Julie Ardagh, Meagan Maher, Hayley Scandrett, Harriet Harper, Emily Watson Alexandra Shearer, Harriet Hamilton, Josephine Powell-Thomas, Kelly Belcher, Annabelle Rose

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Tutor Group Miss Chong Amber Killanin, Carly Townrow, Olivia Meares, Charlotte Henley, Sheng-Tsung Chiu Miss Linda Chong, Catherine Snowden, Fiona Morrison, Charlotte Bellis, RebeccaKnight, Megan Dynes Gina Scandrett, TessHoward, Alisha Fox, Olivia Faull, Laura Freear

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Tutor Group Miss Allen Angwara Charuwatkul, Lucy Garvin, Jessica Murchison Miss Nadine Allen, Amy Kroening, Leon Yu, Rebecca Tindall, Yujae Jung Bobby Hogben, Antonia Bryce, Claire Washington, Kate Jones, Julia Guthrey

Back Row: Middle Row: Front Row:

Tutor Group Mrs Tiffen Chelsea Brook, Thanawan Tangthanasup Mrs Robin Tiffen, Leanah Magan, RebeccaCraigie, Louise Daprini, Rosemary Read Kate Bremner, Laura Blythe, Jenni{ er Turnbull, Caitlin Habgood

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Tutor Group Ms Chambers Jessica Prebble, Alice Howarth, Linda Park, Sophie Trengrove Ms Leanne Chambers, Karnvara Suchitta, Jenna Graters. Philippa Smith, Lucinda Douglas, Cassie lming Sarah Henderson, Shelley Nahr, Emma Burtt, Natasha Barnes, Emily Smart, Harriet Johnstone

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Tutor Group Mrs Kilpatrick Melanie Green, Jenni Tipler. Charlotte Rowland-Jones Mrs Nola Kilpatrick, Olivia Glasson, Frances Guthrey, Rachel Prankerd, Samantha Read Sacha Healey, Laura Coll, Penny Dalziel, Leilani Krans, Zoe Rattray

Rata

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Tutor Group Mrs Mutch Kirsty 'Trengrove,Jeong-ah Noh Mrs Carolyn Mutch, Emma-Skye Lancaster, Hannah Rutherford, Hannah Simpson, Belinda Howarth Morag McDonald, Annie Walsh, Brigitte Lee, Laura Fairbairn, Olivia Wakem

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Tutor Group Mrs Anderson Amelia Aitken, Alice Bourdot, Khunita Khemarangsan, Georgie Baxter Mrs Kathy Anderson, Nicole Matheson, RebeccaCalwell, Nicola Green, Mikaela Lancaster-Weerts Lisa Bamfield, Georgina Archibald, Anna Wilson. Katie Vink, Georgina Thomas

Back Row: Middle Row: Front Row:

Tutor Group Mrs Laney Amanda Inglis, Talitha Booth Mrs Jenny Laney, Sarah Heddell, Lucy Atkinson, Olivia McLennan, Catherine Notley, Georgina Gaunt Melissa Gray, Emma Reardon, Adair Bailey, Prudence Johnstone, Chelsi Common

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Tutor Group Mrs Vesty Qian Yi Chuah, Alissa Apaitan, Caitlin Eves, Katherine Collins Mrs Paula Vesty, Freya Morrison, Mijntje Lepoutre, Samantha Walker, Frances Ruddiman Caroline Moody, Emily Heap, Caroline Crutchley, Roberta Hawkins, Rebecca Wadworth

Back Row: Middle Row: Front Row:

Tutor Group Ms Rod Claire Matheson, Lucy Chapman, Courtney Martyn Ms Stacey Rod, Elizabeth Kitson, Kate Fisher, Tara Clinick, Nicola Davidson, Hana Ashworth-Manning Johanna Riley, Amanda Grigg, Sophie Enersen, Sophie Wigley, Joanna Chen-Green

Back Row: Middle Row: Front Row:

Tutor Group Mrs Shand Sophie Wynne, Olivia Clement, Jade Adams-Webb, Nicole Chun Mrs Jane Shand, Nicola Hulley, Mychelle Hellmann, Lucy Taylor, Josephine Springford Georgina East, Lily Turnbull, (;eneuieve Yule, Esther Chen-Green, Cassandra McKnight

Rimu

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Tutor Group Mrs Weiss Hwa-Young Lee, Xiao Nan Shi, Samantha Bagrie, Boram Yi Mrs Margaret Weiss, Amanda Boyd, Michelle Hann, Phillippa Lee, Pei-Wen Liu Alison McKay, lemma Opie, Phoebe Brooks, Kirsten Harvey, Bridget Allison

Tutor Groups

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Tutor Group Mrs Henrikson Ahreum Lee, Jasmyne Hiha, Sophie Chima Mrs Pauline Henriksen, Na-Rang Jung, Samantha Louie, Victoria Perez, Bo Springford

Back Row: Middle Row: Front Row:

Tutor Group Mrs Keys Alexandra Callaghan, Caroline East, Sarah Mahoney Mrs 'Trudy Keys, Lai-i Lee, Jane Cockburn, Pimsai Rasananda, Vanessa Hartnell Sarah Hann, Stacey Paterson, Sophie Herbert, Jenna Anderson, Hayley Street

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Year 13 Profiles Sacha Healey 2002-2003 Gap year - Scotland

Qian Yi Chuah 1997-2003 Pharmacy or Med or BSc

Natasha Barnes 1999-2003 BA/LLB, Canterbury

Becky Knight 1999-2003 Psychology, Canterbury University

Georgina Lewis 2002-2003 Travelling for a year BCom/BA, Otago

Sachi Cormack-Semple 2002-2003 Law & Management (Double degree}, Canterbury

Jessica Bell 1999-2003 BCom & Psychology, Otago

Vanessa Hartnell 1999-2003 Travelling for a year, BA Canterbury

Ali van Ammers 2002-2003 Travelling for a year- Spain or UB, BCom, Otago

Leon Yu 1996-2003 Health Science, Otago

Brigitte Lee 1999-2003 Vet Science, Massey or Bachelor of Medical Imaging, Christchurch Polytech

Tess Howard 1999-2003 Recreational Management, Lincoln

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Charlotte Bellis 1999-2003 Attend American University (Tennis Scholarship)

Anna Taylor 1997-2003 Radiography

Prue Johnstone 1997-2003 BArch, Victoria I Design, Otago

Phoebe Brooks 1999-2003 BA,Otago University Communications, Massey

Jessica Neame 1996-2003 Attend Teachers College PE teacher

Kate Sinclair 1999-2003 1st year Health Science, Otago

Leilani Krans 2000-2003 Rotary wings, Invercargill

Sarah Rhodes 1996-2003 Vet Science, Massey

Millicent Austin 1999-2003 Working

Ellen McDonald 1999-2003 Broadcasting - TV Presenting

Zoe Rattray 1999-2003 Gap year - Scotland BCom - Canterbury

Shae Morris 1999-2003 BPSA in Contemporary Dance - UNJTEC, Auckland

Sophie Pinckney 1999-2003 B Commerce in Agriculture, Lincoln

Jacky Lee 1999-2003 Travelling for a year B Design, Massey?

Claire Matheson 1999-2003 Bachelor of Design, Massey

Katie Vink 2002-2003 BDEs, Massey

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Natalie Gibson 1999-2003 B Science, Lincoln

Kate Jones 1999-2003 BA, Canterbury

Michelle An 2001-2003 BComm, Arts, Melbourne University

RebeccaCraigie 1997-2003 University, Canterbury

Jeong-ah Noh 2002-2003 BCom, Uni of Sydney/ Hotel Manager

Emma Matson 1997-2003 BA/LLB, Canterbury

Rachel Heta 1999-2033 Gap year in Edinburgh then BA, Canterbury

Annabelle Roake 1997-2003 Adventure Leadership Course, USA or Summer camp Polytech Photography

Sam Lovie 1999-2003 Applied to join the Navy

Gabrielle Hegarty 1996-2003 Japanese and Law, Canterbury

Emmeline Halligan 1996-2003 BA Classics, Canterbury

Na Rang Jung 1997-2003

Kate Bremner 1997-2003 Undecided, Work

Hwa- Young Lee 2002-2003 Fine Arts, Canterbury/ Massey

Lieza Lee 2001-2003 B Tourism and Management. Lincoln

Penny Clark-Hall 1999-2003 Film School, Wellington

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Laura Coll 1998-2003 Law and Science, Otago

Emily Acland 1999-2003 Law degree, Otago

Amanda Murray 1999-2003 B Physical Education

Sara Bowden 2002-2003 PE, Otago or Sport & Ree, Lincoln

Felicity Johnson 2002-2003 3D animation at Natcol, oh yeah!

Sophie Mclernon 1999-2003 Dietician, Otago

Hannah Maher 1999-2003 PhEd, Otago

Natsuki Taira 2002-2003 Airline business, Japan

Kirsty Peters 1999-2003 Year Off Hagley Theatre Company

Becky Calwell 1999-2003 1" year Health Science, Otago

Stephanie Young 1999-2003 BA/BSc, Otago

Alissa Apaitan 2001-2003 Management, Canterbury

Ally Rodwell 2001-2003 Fine Arts, Canterbury/ Bachelor of Design, Massey

Lauren Ensor 1999-2003 PhEd & BA in Psychology (Double degree), Otago

Sophie Wigley 1999-2003 Vet Science, Massey

Samantha Knowles 1997-2003

Year 13 Profiles

Julia Guthrey 2001-2003 NAZDA, Perf Arts Degree, College of Ed

Josie Powell-Thomas 1999-2003 Sport & Reeor Ag, Lincoln Uni

Amy Barbara 2002-2003 Gap year to Wales followed by BA, Canterbury

Alexandra Watson 1995-2003 Ski Instructor, Engineering, Law at Canterbury

Irene Wong 1999-2003 B Commerce and Psychology Canterbury/Otago

Jessica Astor 1999-2003 American University/ B Com, Canterbury

Rachel Prankerd 1997-2003 1ravelling for a year, then maybe Canterbury/Otago in 2005

Shi Xiao Nan 2001-2003 Food Science/ BS/BCom, Otago

Lisa Bamfield 1999-2003 Otago University

Victoria Sumner 1999-2003 Law & BA (Double degree), Otago

George East 1994-98, 2002-03 American University, Perf Arts/Design, Otago

Emma Reardon 2002-2003 Gap Year, England, then Lincoln

Mychelle Hellmann 1996-2003 BSc/LLB, Canterbury then Industrial Psychology

Johanna Riley 2002-2003 Teacher's College, BA English/History

Charlotte O'Keefe 1999-2003 Adventure gap year, then teaching?

Jenna Graters 2001-2003 BRM, Lincoln University

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Adair Bailey 2000-2003 B Commerce, Otago or CPIT

Andrea Stevens 1999-2003 BA/LLB, Canterbury

Georgie Meredith 1999-2003 Veterinary Science, Massey

Kate Fisher 1999-2003 Work/Year off

Charlotte Baxter 1999-2003 Law and Commerce. OtQ!!.0 Sarah Ash 1994-2003 Launch pad, employment, PT study, CPIT Alice Rodwell !.B. Yr13

Sarah Henderson 1999-2003 ChCh College of Ed, BRM, Lincoln University

Sophie Mears Year 10

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Year 13 Back Row: Fourth Row: Third Row: Second Row: Front Row:

Rachel Heta, Natalie Gibson, Jessica Neame, Jessica Astor, Phoebe Brooks, Victoria Sumner, Adair Bailey, Charlotte Baxter, Josephine Powell-Thonws, Brigitte Lee, Hannah Maher, Alisaundre van Ammers, Amanda Murray, Georgina Lewis, Katie Vink Kate Jones, Rachel Prankerd, Georgina East, Georgie Meredith, Natasha Barnes, Sophie Pinckney, Sachi Cormack-Semple, Sara Bowden, Penny Clark-Hall, Mychelle Hellmann, Sophie Wigley, TessHoward, Kate Bremner, Kate Sinclair Felicity Johnson, RebeccaCraigie, Alice Rodwell, Amy Barbara, Emma Reardon, Sarah Henderson, Prudence Johnstone, Lisa Bamfield, Leilani Krans, Zoe Rattray, Emily Acland, Julia Guthrey, Jenna Graters, Gabrielle Hegarty, Lai-i Lee Jeong-ah Noh, Shae Morris, Na-Rang Jung, Lauren Ensor. Alexandra Watson, Millie Austin, Kate Fisher, Samantha Lovie, Johanna Riley, Leon Yu. Annabelle Roake, Sarah Ash, Laura Coll, Natsuki Taira Samantha Knowles, Sophie Mclernon, Rebecca Calwell, Charlotte O'Keefe, Ellen McDonald, Arma Taylor, Emma Matson, Jacqueline Lee, Claire Matheson, Sarah Rhodes, Qian Yi Chiu, Irene Wong, Vanessa Hartnell

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