2004 SMC Yearbook

2004

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This year the cover of our School Magazine features the Ballet Academy at St Margaret's College.

In partnership with Canterbury Ballet, our Ballet Academy was founded in 2001.

It enables girls who have a passion for dance to pursue their dream while following a full academic programme.

It is the only Ballet Academy attached to a secondary school in New Zealand.

ST MARGARETS COLLEGE Magazine

Year 7 An Art appreciation lesson at the Arts Centre

Sadako Production

Year 7 - Kite flying at the Arts Centre. Kites were made at The Kite Shop as part of an integrated unit on 'Toys'

Boram Yi Year 12 1B Art Port Hills Planting

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Contents Executive Principal's Report .............................

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Trust Chairman's Report .....................................

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Staff Notes .........................................................

Staff List 2002 ................................................

Catering/Cleaning .............................................

Old Girls' Association ...................................

Daughters of Old Girls ......................................

International Club ........................................

Development Office ..........................................

Sadako & the 1,000 Paper Cranes ..................

Committee Reports .......................................

7 8-10 11 12-14 15 16-19 20 21-22 23-26

Primary School .....................................

27 Year 1-6 Class Photos ........................................

28 Primary School Prize List ..................................

29 Primary Sports .............................................

30-31 Junior School pictures ..................................

32-39

Middle School .......................................

40 Middle School Class Photos ..............................

41 Middle School Prize List ...................................

42 Middle School Competition Winners .............. 43-44 Middle School Sports ....................................

45-47 Year ?FR articles ...........................................

48-51 Year ?SM articles ..........................................

52-54 Year 80L articles ...........................................

55-58 Year 8MA articles .........................................

59-61 Year 9 articles, art & printmaking .................. 62-64 Year 10 Pasifika Sculpture .................................

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Senior School ........................................

66 Academic Report, Art Awards ............................

67 Arts Council .....................................................

68 Ballet Academy ............................................

69-71 Creative Writing ...........................................

72-73 Dance Club ..................................................

74-75 Debating ......................................................

76-77 Drama .........................................................

78-80 House Reports ..............................................

81-82 Library Report ..................................................

83 Music ..........................................................

84-86 Myers Speech, Theatre Sports etc ...................... 87 Prefects and Deputies .......................................

88 Senior Prize List ...........................................

89-91 Sacristans, School Council ................................

92 Sports Council ..................................................

93 Year 11 Printmaking ..........................................

94 Sports Awards ..................................................

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Sporting Groups Aerobics ..........................................................

95 Archery ...........................................................

96 Athletics ..........................................................

96 Badminton .......................................................

97 Basketball ........................................................

98 Climbing ..........................................................

99 Cricket .............................................................

99 Cross Country .................................................

100 Dragon boating ................................................

100 Equestrian ......................................................

101 Swimming Sports pies .....................................

102 Hockey .....................................................

103-105 Gymnastics .....................................................

106 Lifesaving .......................................................

106 Year 11 Art ......................................................

107 Year 12 Design ................................................

108 Netball ...........................................................

109 Rowing ......................................................

110-111 Rugby .............................................................

112 Skiing/Snowboarding ................................

112-113 Soccet .............................................................

113 Squash ...........................................................

113 Swimming ......................................................

114 Table Tennis ....................................................

115 Tennis .............................................................

115 Touch .............................................................

116 Trampolining ...................................................

117 Volleyball ........................................................

118 Waterpolo .......................................................

119 Year 12 Art ......................................................

120

Hannah Rutherford

Olivia Checkley

Year 10 Bag

Designs with Weaving

TutorGroups ................................

121-127 TheBall........................................

128-134 Year13Group Photo..........................

135 Year13Profiles ...........................

136-141 Autographs ..........................................

142

Claire Walters

Harriet Harper

Contents 3

ExecutivePrincipal's Report (Excerpts from the 2004 Senior Prizegiving Speech)

This has certainly been a very successful year for St Margaret's College but before I go on to reflect on the successes I would like to take the opportunity of thanking a great many people for their contribution to this year.

To Bishop David Coles, who at the beginning of this year took over the challenge of the Board, a very sincere thanks.

When Mrs Stewart left, the Board was not immediately able to find a new Chairman and our Warden agreed to step in. For six months Bishop David chaired board meetings and showed in very practical ways his very real commitment to this College.

He was always accessible and willing to give of his wisdom and encouragement. He also facilitated an extremely successful Board planning day and oversaw the time which American Consultant, Mr John Littleford, spent with the Board looking· at issues of governance and Board structure. As a result of these occasions, the Board set up a nomination committee and in June of this ymr the nominations committee put forward the name of Ms Sarah Templeton as the next Board Chairman.

Ms Templeton was unanimously elected as Chairman of the Board and in the last six months it has been a pleasure to work with her. Ms Templeton's enthusiasm and commitment to the school, she is an Old Girl, her energy, her clear thinking and her own vision for St Margaret's augers well for our future.

The Board now look forward very positively to developing a new strategic plan and to being able through a stronger financial position to look at future building to address the requirements for a much needed Art Department, an improved Music Department and also the greatly needed Miss Claudia Wysocki extension and renova-tion Executive Principal to our current School Library which no longer adequately serves the needs of the College. I thank all the Board for their support this year and for their commitment to the school vision. I also take this

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opportunity to publicly farewell two Board members; Ms Judith Miller who has now served the Board for three terms. Judith, as an Old Girl and former parent of St Margaret's, is totally committed to the school. She has brought financial acumen and energy to her role, most recently as Chairman of the Finance Committee. This was a difficult task but one where she has steered us through some hard times into a much stronger financial position. We thank Judith for her energy and belief in St Margaret's, we know that she will continue to be involved in the school, particularly through the Old Girls Association and we wish her well in her retirement from the Board.

We also thank Mr Peter McDonough for his contribution.

Mr McDonough was elected as PTA representative and brought to the Board tremendous expertise in the area of marketing.

However, it is now time to farewell him and his family as they leave for Geneva and a new challenge. We thank the McDonough's, and particularly Peter for his contribution to St Margaret's. We will certainly miss him and his family.

For the staff this has been another extremely demanding year. We now have NCEA and the International Baccalaureate Programme well established in the school but that does not mean that we can sit back. They are constantly producing new challenges as curriculum changes and the assessment involved with NCEA place a great deal of demand on the staff.

The staff have also been involved in our own internal visioning programme where we have been working with Professor John Edwards and Mr Bill Martin. This was mentioned at Prizegiving last year and has been commented on throughout the year. It is an exciting programme and one where we are able to more clearly clarify the true values of St Margaret's. Our vision statement is a document that every staff member has committed to and while living it out on a day to day basis is not always easy, it is certainly who we are and who we strive to become.

A copy of this statement has been sent to all parents so that they can clearly see our culture and values expressed in writing and our vision for the future can be shared with you all.

The end of the year is also a time for farewells. In our Middle School Prizegiving we farewelled Kirstie McDonald, a long serving staff member of eight years who is leaving us to become the Chaplain at Burnham Military Camp. Kirstie has contributed a great deal to the life of many students as she has worked in Year 8 for the last eight years and also taught religious education in the secondary school and Maori in our Primary School. Her influence has been sought by and appreciated by

many. We wish her every success and enjoyment in her new role and her very special vocation.

To Lana Baynes who has been with us this year in a longterm relieving position in the Physical Education Department, thank you for your contribution. Settling into a new school is not easy and although Lana knew us from previous relief and netball coaching, the demands of physical education and health teaching have been considerable, but have been very well met by her. She has also been a valued tutor and a contributor to the life of the staff.

To three long-term relievers, Mrs Olga Camps, Dr Douglas Stewart and Mr Ian Walker, thank you for your contribution and the way in which you have fitted into St Margaret's and brought your special expertise. We wish you well for the future.

Mrs Lizzie MacDonald will be on leave for 2005. Her position in the English Department will be available to her again in 2006. We wish Lizzie well as she spends the year overseas.

Of course Mrs Paula Vesty is also on leave for 2005 attending to her beautiful daughter Rosa Joan. We know that 2005 will be very busy for her and we look forward to welcoming her back onto the staff for 2006.

In thanking the staff I extend that gratitude to our ancillary and support staff, to my excellent PA Wendy McPhail, to the Office and Business Office staff, to our caterers, cleaners and maintenance staff who are such an important part of the College.

I also want to take the opportunity of thanking the girls of the senior school for your contribution this year. I personally find that your warmth and friendliness, your energy and enthusiasm and the openness with which you communicate an enormous joy. It is certainly a privilege to work with you all and to be able to be a very small part of shaping your lives and your futures.

This has been an extremely successful year. In the field of sport we have excelled and our Sports Dinner adequately celebrated our successes where the school is not only the top Canterbury school but also the top South Island school in a number of sporting codes and the top New Zealand school, as I am sure you all know, in rowing and in hockey. Such things are not achieved without a huge amount of effort, without planning, without expert coaching and strong management and without the self-discipline that the team members must demonstrate to turn their natural ability into a winning result.

I have been enormously impressed by the commitment that I have seen. I know too that sport teaches you life skills that

you do not necessarily learn in the class room - perseverance, time management, team spirit, a willingness to keep on going when the going gets tough, as it often does, and a sense of belonging to a team. Some of the happiest experiences that I have had this year have been associated with teams as they have not only celebrated their successes but shown how much each member of the team values other team members. It has been wonderful, too, to see students from Year 9 through to Year 13 develop strong friendships and camaraderie through their sporting achievements. Such relationships are also one of the goals of our tutor groups but it is really important that seniors give true leadership in that area. The tutor group system is not just a convenient way of gathering the roll each morning, it is something that is now fundamental to who we are at St Margaret's because it is expresses our desire to know each girl individually, to care for her and to have a system which follows up and to keep in touch with parents.

In cultural activities it has also been a successful year with National recognition in the Sheilah Winn Shakespearean Festival, the very high standard achieved in the production of Top Girls and the senior Choir being selected for the New Zealand Secondary Schools Choral Festival. We have also excelled in debating. All this the product of hard work and dedication.

Academically the girls have continued to do well and as I read reports I can see young women who are setting themselves goals and endeavouring to achieve sound academic results.

However, when many of them are very busy the temptation is to put their academic work on the back burner and concentrate on their sporting or leadership commitments. Balance is a very important part of everybody's life and it is really imperative that our young women learn through time management and through self-discipline to ensure that, while they give nothing less to their sporting or cultural involvement, they still make their academic work the number one priority. This will certainly be a focus for 2005 although not at the expense of less involvement in sport or cultural activities. One does not have to give up sport and cultural activities to be a successful academic, even in the International Baccalaureate programme.

With the support of the school and of parents, one can do it all.

A school that jettisons everything but exam work will prove to be a very barren place. That is the real dumbing down.

Dumbing down is not about changing the difficulty of exam questions but about losing sight of the wood for the trees.

What schools should be doing is helping students to grow up

to live fulfilling lives ensuring that they develop good work and life habits, they develop values that will enable them to strike the balance between all the elements that make for a really rich and worthwhile life and they certainly are going to need these skills as the 21st Century develops.

By dropping out of those activities that teach them social skills, empathy, team work, patience, resilience, keeping going when things get tough and supporting one another, students will miss out on those life changing and life forming experiences that make them mature and well rounded human beings. The experience is rather more powerful when they take place in a group situation and that is what school is all about. One does not develop social responsibility or emotional intelligence by slaving away on one's own.

So girls I beg you, don't give into the short term pressures that will impoverish the quality of your life and parents, don't allow your children to do this. Don't delay their growth as human beings and deny them the sense of fulfilment and the experiences that provide life-long memories and friendships.

We don't expect our students to be perfect, to be totally efficient, to be organised and highly motivated all the time. We know everyone is human and fallible, even the staff. We have to help our students along the way, more and more, all the time.

We are here to provide support and encouragement and I am certainly proud of the constant willingness of staff and of the guidance network in the school who put themselves out and provide help for students when it is needed, regardless of the inconvenience or the shortness of time. Assistance does not stop there. The students themselves recognise the need for supporting one another. Our school leaders have demonstrated year after year an even deeper understanding of the way in which leadership is actually service and being there for people who need you. It is important that the school is a happy, fun, kind and positive place. A place that recognises individual strengths, weaknesses, aspirations and fears. At the same time it must be a focussed place, a place where ambition in the best sense of the word is nurtured, where there is vision, where there is aspiration. This has been our focus for 2004, it will be even more so in 2005.

Thank you for your huge support of the school this year. I want to take this opportunity of thanking the Board, staff, parents and girls very personally for your support of me as your school's Principal. It is, as I have said before, a huge privilege and a role which is not always easy but which I relish and which brings me enormous joy and satisfaction.

Science-Technology Roadshow - 7FR class creating their own website

Year 7 - Chatting with New Zealand Olympic cyclist, Joanne Kiesanowski, as part of their integrated unit on The Olympics 2004

Y7SM Music making at concert for Grandparents

Lost Science Fair Found!

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TrustChairman'sReport Chairman's Address - Senior Prizegiving Bishop Coles, Mrs Coles, Members of the 1tust Board, Miss Wysocki and Staff, Parents and Girls.

I understand there is a long running tradition that occurs every year at this, the senior prizegiving. I am reliably informed that every year the staff run a sweepstake - the aim of which is to guess the duration of the Chairman's speech.

So, in recognition of this, I thought it only right to give a tip: To those punters who have backed me at what must seem incredibly long odds to finish in a time of under five minutes - Congratulations! You will be in the money tonight!

What a brilliant year we have had at St Margaret's College.

There are so many things Sarah Templeton - Chairman of the Board I could speak about at length. The phenomenal sporting achievements particularly in rowing and hockey with the winning of two national awards, the Maadi Cup and the Federation Cup. I could speak about the fact that St Margaret's College has been selected as one of only seven schools nationwide to participate in a Government project to recognise and foster excellence in the teaching of technology.

I could speak about the new buildings - the purpose designed boarding house for Year 7 and 8 boarders at 24 Winchester Street, or the plans that I have been privileged to see for the magnificent new Art Buildings - incorporating the Old Girls Atrium and a number of specialised teaching rooms for painting, sculpture and photography, amongst others.

All of these things are wonderful and a true reflection of our school - yet none of these things on its own captures the essence of St Margaret's College - because this school is more than simply fine buildings and awards.

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St Margaret's College has a quality about it that sets it apart and which come from the heart of the school - from the atmosphere of mutual respect and caring that is fostered by Miss Wysocki and the staff-- the atmosphere that encourages our girls to excel.

Tonight I want to speak to you girls - after all we have come together tonight to celebrate your achievements and tonight is for you.

It is a most poignant occasion for those of you who are leaving us to go out into the world - who have put on your tussores and sat with your friends and listened to the Chairman's address for the last time.

It is to you girls in particular that I speak and I would ask you to remember three things: 1.

Firstly, remember your teachers and coaches who have supported you during your time at St Margaret's.

Remember what it feels like to succeed at something you were fi~ding really tough. Hold on to that memory and that feeling with both hands so that you can recall it when you face difficult times in the future - for believe me, they will come! _2. Secondly, remember your friends who are sitting beside you now. Remember their names and their faces. Even though you will travel the world, have amazing experiences and meet many new and wonderful people - no-one will ever seem to know you like these old friends know you - these old friends who have seen you at your best and your worst and who will celebrate your successes and support you when the going gets rough.

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Lastly, remember your school. Keep in touch and let us know what is happening in your life as we take particular delight in following the progress of all our Old Girls - and in welcoming them back from time to time.

To ensure I conclude within my self imposed time limit of five minutes, I would like to finish by taking this opportunity to congratulate each and every one of our girls tonight and - to thank you - parents and friends for your continued support of our special school.

Kia kaha.

Year 7 Science - Investigating the crimescene "Who Dunnit?"

Year 7 Jewellery making at Beadz Unlimited (Owner Rowena Watson is an Old Girl of St Margaret's)

Ms Sarah Templeton Chairman St Margaret's College Trust Board

Year 7 Science experiments - Fun in the Lab

Staff Notes It seems a very short time ago that I wrote the last news from the staff room! 2004 has flown by and it has been just as rewarding and challenging as others.

As always there have been staff changes. At the start of the year we welcomed Chris Adams to the Music Dept, Carmel Patton to the Maths Dept, Alison Beeney as School Nurse, Beatrix Parker as House Manager of Julius, Jo Morrow who became House Manager of Kilburn and Lana Baynes and Olga Camps to long term relieving positions in Health/PE and Spanish respectively. We also welcomed back Nicky Dunlop after taking a year out to be with her twin boys.

As the year progressed we farewelled Sarah Perkins from the Japanese Department, Deborah James from the Development Office, Anthea Kitson from Administration, Carmel Patton from the Maths Department, Georgina West from the Art Department, Mary Davie from the Sports Office and Alison Rossiter from the Dance Department for term 4 only.

We thank all of these people for what they have given to us their commitment, dedication and enthusiasm in their respective areas.

In their places came Hiroe Kobayashi, no stranger to us, Wendy Mayson, Christina Harnett to replace Nyomi Pollock who accepted the position of Office Manager, Ian Walker, Michelle Baird ( who followed Peter, Paul and Mary!) and Julia Sadler.

Early in the year there were two significant events. The first of these was the official recognition of Miles Kau Kau as our Kaumatua. Miles has given so much to our community over the years and we have learned so much from him. It is an honour to have Miles associated with us and we thank him for allowing us to recognise him in this way.

The second event was the inaugural presentation of the 1B Diplomas. We are very proud of our first. graduates and the standard that they and their teachers have achieved. It bodes well for the future.

Dr John Edwards and Mr Bill Martin returned to us at the beginning of Term 2 to lead us in the next stage of our Visioning Process. They were delighted with the work we had done so far. The next stage involves the freedom to choose which task each of us will work on. We all had input into the sequencing of the tasks we devised and the first group, who developed the plan to enhance staff facilities and surroundings, will see their ideas come to fruition over the summer holidays. Such talent among us and an innovative design to soothe and nurture our spirits when needed! Thank you. Our work with John and Bill will continue for another year and we expect some exciting outcomes.

Dr Julia Atkin started Term 3 for us. She continued to work with different groups on the thinking and learning processes and how we can further integrate and enhance our middle school concepts. She is an articulate academic with her feet firmly and practically planted on "the ground. We all respect her deep knowledge and her ability to grasp our particular needs and aspirations.

Dr JoAnn Deak, an American researcher, held us spellbound when she talked at a Parents' Evening about current brain research and how it relates to girls' education. She is a master practitioner and presenter and I know that those who attended her evening found some "ah ha" answers to puzzling aspects about their daughters.

Many staff travelled through the year but the biggest group to set forth was the group that went to China under the leadership of Luba Roth. How fortunate they were to have an expert in their midst who could plan a trip to maximise their adventures, sights and wonders of China. We are still hearing snippets and seeing photos from their trip from time to time but they are very discreet - what goes on tour stays on tour obviously!

Early in the year we congratulated Sarah Webster on her marriage. We hope she will have a long and happy life with Kyle. More recently we congratulated two families on the arrival of their daughters - Madeline Morrow to Jo and Paul, and Rosa Vesty to Paula and Simon. Both girls are beautiful and are welcomed into our community.

In the last week we have farewelled relievers Lana Ian Olga, Julia and Douglas We thank them for all they' hav; done. We also said goodbye to Kirstie McDonald after 8 years

with us. Kirstie is taking up a position as Military Chaplain.

We wish her well in the challenges ahead that she will undoubtedly face. She has given much to students and staff through her teaching, her Maori and Scottish heritage and her strong Christian beliefs.

As a community we were rocked when Claudia underwent surgery in the Easter Break. We were most happy and grateful that she was able to return to us so quickly and of course we were then concerned that she was working far too hard too soon! To know Claudia is to know that there are some things that cannot be altered easily! It is difficult to get the balance right but it has certainly focused all of us a lot more on trying to do this in the future. Many staff undertook additional responsibilities during Claudia's absence and we are exceedingly grateful for the way everyone responded. It reflected a strong team element within.

As always, our staff room continues to be a place where we enjoy convivial company, have many laughs together and share wonderful food. The Staff Committee deserves special thanks. They have looked after our needs particularly well this year and revealed their extraordinary talents to us all recently with their creative end of year function.

There are many 'happenings' in a school year and these are but a few. They highlight and parallel the diverse array of activities and events that occur not only in the staff room but in life. Thank you to all the staff for your hard work, dedication and commitment to the vision we are building together.

Season's Greetings and happy, relaxing, revitalising summer days to you all!

Port Hills Planting

Staff N ates

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Back Row: Sixth Row: Fifth Row: Fourth Row: Third Row: Second Row: Front Row:

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Staff

Mr Brian Woods, Mr Adrian Badger, Mr Chris Adams, Mrs Jenny Laney, Miss Jose Barkus, Mr Mike Summerlee Mrs Amanda Rutherford, Mrs Deborah James, Mrs Sarah Turner, Mrs Ngaire Carson, Mrs Paula Vesty, Mrs Raz Spiers, Ms Carmel Patton, Mrs Alison Beeney, Mrs Beatrix Parker, Ms Anne Archer, Mrs Nola Kilpatrick, Mrs Jane Shand Mr Leif Keane, Dr Bryon Mann, Miss Deborah Lean, Mr David Harris, Mr Terry Wood, Dr Dave Winter, Mr Murray Hemmingsen, Mrs Hilary Scandrett, Mrs Trudy Keys, Mrs Mary Davie, Mrs Janette Strang, Mrs Carolyn Mutch, Mrs Rae Fraser Mrs Jacqui Donlan-Bearman, Mrs Ann Boyce, Mrs Christine Laughton, Mrs Beth Stevens, Miss Janine Clarkson. Mrs Hiroe Kobayashi, Mrs Christine Lindsay, Mrs Trish Minns, Mrs Sam Fazio-Smith, Mrs Michele Callaghan, Mrs Paula Sheldon, Miss Jasmine Mahalm. Audrey Smith Miss Jill Kerr, Mrs Maryanne Ducray, Mr Ray Derry, Miss Nyomi Pollock, Mrs Sally Pomeroy, Ms Kathy Anderson, Miss Christina Harnett, Miss Nadine Allen, Mrs Chris Rayward, Mrs Jane Mitchell, Miss Wendy McPhail, Mrs Julie Ardagh, Mrs Claire Wood Mrs Linda Lightfoot, Miss Ruve Crawford, Mrs Pauline Henriksen, Mrs Shirley Smith, Mrs Margaret Weiss, Mrs Joanne Allan, Mrs Joanne Isles, Mrs Pam Harvey, Mrs Lizzie MacDonald, Mrs Sue Ellis, Mrs Paulette Double, Ms J Todd Mrs Robin Tiffen, Mrs Lyn Kennedy, Mr Ken Beckman, Mrs Sue Oliver, Mrs Chris Wyeth, Miss Claudia Wysocki, Miss Chris Arthur, Ms Marilyn Copland, Mr Mike Greenslade, Mr Grant Belcher, Rev Peg Riley

Staff List 2004 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, TTC, Dip Tchg Middle School Co-ordinator Ms N Dunlop; BEd, Dip Tchg Primary School Co-ordinator

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

Development Director Mrs W Mayson

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

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

DeanofInternational Students Miss C Chambers; BA, CELTA, Dip Tchg

Staff Mr C Adams; B.Mus (Hons), Dip Tchg; Music Mrs J Allan; BHSc, B Theol; English, RE Miss N Allen; BA, Dip Tchg; History Mrs J Ardagh; BA, ATCL, Dip Tchg; Social Sciences/English* Mrs K Anderson; BA, BFA, Dip Tchg; HOD Art Ms L Baynes; BEd, PE, Tip Tchg; Health & Physical Education Mr G Belcher; BA (Hons), Dip Tchg; HOD Geography /Social Sciences

Mrs M Callaghan; Adv. Dip Tchg, ATCL, LTCL; Primary Year 3 Mrs O Camps; BFA, Dip Tchg; Spanish* + Mrs N Carson; BSc, Dip Tchg; Science, Chemistry; Acting HOD Science Miss C Chambers; BA, CELTA, Dip Tchg; Social Sciences, English 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 Ms M Copland; MA, DipTchg, LTCL; Academic Co-Ordinator, History, 1B Theory of Knowledge Miss R Crawford; BFA, Dip Tchg; Art Mrs J Ditford; BA, Dip Tchg; Japanese* Mrs P Double; Dip Tchg; Primary Year 5 Mrs S Ellis; Dip Tchg; Middle School Science, Mathematics Mrs S Fazio-Smith; BA, Dip Tchg; Geography, Social Sciences* 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 Ms P Harvey; BA, Dip Tchg; Learning Support Co-ordinator Mr M Hemmingsen; NZIA Assoc, Dip Tchg, NZCD (Arch); Graphics, Technology* 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; Economics, Information Processing, Accounting Mrs N Kilpatrick; BA, Dip Tchg; Associate HOD English Mrs J Laney; BA, Dip PE, PG Dip Vit/Oen; Fitness Co-ordinator Miss D Lean; B.Tchg (Hons); 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; Science 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, RE, Maori Ms T Minns; LTCL; HOD Drama Mrs C Mutch; BSc,Dip Tchg; Maths Mrs H Newman; BA, Dip Tchg; Classics/ Art History*

Mrs S Oliver; BEd, TTC, Dip Tchg; Middle School Year 8, FPS Ms S Perkins; BA (Hons), DipTchg; Japanese Ms C Rayward; BA (Hons), Dip Tchg; English* Ms A Rossiter; Dip Tchg; Dance* Mrs L Roth; BA, Dip Tchg; Chinese Mrs H Scandrett; Dip HSc, Dip Tchg; Science, Technology Mrs Jan Shand; B Ph Ed, Dip Tchg; Dance* Mrs Jane Shand; BA, Dip Tchg; English, Integrated Studies* 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; Mathematics* Mrs J Strang; BA, Dip Tchg; Mathematics Mr M Summerlee; BSc (Hons), Dip Tchg; Biology, Science Mrs R Tiffen; BE (Hons), Dip Tchg; HOD Mathematics Mrs J Todd; BFA, Dip Tchg; Art Mrs P Vesty; BSc (Northern Arizona University); Health & Physical Education Mr I Walker; BSc (Hons), Dip Ed; Mathematics+ Mde M Weiss; MA, Dip Tchg, DipTheo (Hons) Strasbourg; French Ms G West; MA, Dip Tchg; Photography* Dr D Winter; BSc(Hons), PhD, Dip Tchg; Chemistry, Science Mrs C Wood; NZCE Mech., UipTchg; Graphics, Technology Mr T Wood; ATC, Dip Tchg, NZCB; Graphi s, Technology Mr B Woods; NZCB, Dip BStds, Dip Tchg, NDBE, Cert Mgt; Accounting, Information Technology

Computer/Technology Technician Mr L Keane

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

Certificate

Learning Support Mrs J Donlan-Bearman; BEd Miss K Henson* Ms Christine Lindsay Mrs J Mitchell Mrs A Smith* Ms R Stackhouse* Mrs B Steven; Higher Dip Tchg, Dip STN

Coaching Co-ordinator Mrs M Davie

Staff List 9

Library

Business/Accounts Office

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

Miss J Clarkson Mrs A Boyce Mrs C Laughton

AfterSchool Care/Holiday Programme Mrs J Donlan-Bearman;

BEd

Development Office Mrs S Turner

Speech andDrama

- Assistant to Business Manager - Financial Assistant - Financial Assistant

- Secretary

Mrs T Minns; LTCL Mrs R Spiers; ATCL Ms T McVicar; ATCL

OldGirlsAssociation

Music Staff

Mrs J Morrow Mrs B Parker Mrs A Beeney Mrs L Paul Mrs R Ansell Ms D Perkins

Mrs A Rutherford

- Secretary

Boarding School Staff

Cello: Mrs J Davey; Mus B, LRSM, AIRMT *

Clarinet & Saxophone: Mr G de Lacey; BMus, LTCL, Dip Tchg, AIRMT* Mrs C Oliver; LTCL, Cert. Jazz(Polytechnic) AIRMT*

Flute: Mrs D Russell; BA, LTCL, DipLibSch, AIRMT*

French Horn: Mr A Dimitrov; MMus, Dip Tchg

Guitar: Mrs M Wells*

Oboe: Mrs W S Coxon; GWCMD, Dip Mus, LTCL, PGCE*

Piano:

- Manager, Kilburn House - Manager, Julius House - School Nurse 'Christchurch Expo in the Park', March 2004

- Catering Manager

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

- Caretaker - Cleaning Supervisor

+ Denotes long-term reliever for 2004 * Denotes Part-Time Staff Member

Mrs M Barrell; BA, BTheo, LTCL, AMusTCL, AIRMT* 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*

St. Margaret's Golf Tournament at Clearwater, October 2004

Piano and Keyboard: Mrs D Tovey*

Trumpet: Mr D Gallaher*

Violin & Viola: Ms P Mills; Dip Exec.Mus*

Voice: Mrs J Hewson; MA(Hons), LTCL, LRSM, Dip Tchg*

Administration Office Miss W McPhail Miss N Pollock Miss C Harnett Mrs S Pomeroy

- PA to Executive Principal - Office Manager - School Secretary - Receptionist Middle Schaal Picnic

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CateringDepartment Phew!! Another hectic year for the catering Staff has passed us by, seemingly very quickly. During this year I have once again been very fortunate and most grateful to have the fantastic support of Claudia, the Management team and also the catering staff. A special thank you must go to Paula Chamberlain and Julie Balkenende for the outstanding support, professionalism and performance that they have both so willingly given this year.

On reflection, this year have bought numerous challenges and has been filled with an increasing number of functions, catering requirements and the ever increasing sales through the cafeteria. At times we have struggled to keep up with the pace and the question for us to ponder is 'just how big do we want to grow?' With some slight restructuring in the pipeline for next year we certainly hope to continue to make good progress and to keep evolving into a department that has the potential to always grow and develop and for which the college can be proud and rely upon.

Having the vision of and striving for 'the best boarding food, the best school cafeteria and the best school catering department' is all well and good but we must not forget these goals cannot be achieved without the hard work, dedication and the passion from the staff involved. We can find some of the ingredients for success as we watch the students on a daily basis as they endeavour to meet all their challenges head on, not being afraid to make and learn from their mistakes and the commitment they show to one another, to their studies, to their sport and to the school. It is an inspiration to us all no matter what we do and it is a great pleasure to work in an environment where these qualities are so highly valued and respected.

As the old saying goes and as Claudia often says to me: 'An army marches on their stomachs', so we can only hope that we, the catering staff, contribute to the nourishment and over all well being of our students and to the school as a whole.

'For eating should always be one of the great pleasures in life.'

Catering Staff Left to right: Sally Hayes, 'TraceyWatts, Kathryn Drost, Di Perkins, Heather Adcock, Julie Balkenende, Paula chamberlain, Kristina Dodd

Di Perkins, Catering Manager

The College Cleaners Tuupo Scarlett, Linda Bums, Sandra Purdon, Sharon Harman, Karen Kelly, Kerry Ashbrook, Elisabeth van de Par, Shirley Jarden, Margaret Fraser, Jenny Lord

Catering/Cleaning

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Old Girls' Association

President's report The Association is in good heart.

This has been an extremely busy and successful year. Our membership is steadily growing and our branches are becoming more active.

One of our recent aims has been to raise the profile of the Old Girls within the school community. We are of course very keen to support the school and involve as many past pupils as possible in this process. To this end we will be supporting the school's efforts to fundraise for the proposed Art Centre in every way we can.

We continue to fund two scholarships for daughters/ granddaughters of Old Girls who would otherwise not be able to attend St Margaret's College.

Functions in Christchurch have been well attended with the annual Cranmer Square and Bridge luncheons both having record numbers attending. The Annual Golf tournament held with Rangi Ruru was also a successful day although the weather was t.lis µpointing - something that is unfortunately out of our control.

In tennis, St Margaret's again won the annual Janet Starry tournament, held between Rangi Ruru, St Andrew's College and Christ's College. However the Noelene Mcllroy bowls tournament generally held on the same evening, was cancelled.

This year an inaugural town verses country tennis tournament was held followed by a barbecue held at school. This was a well supported function and hopefully the first of many. The present pupils also played the past pupils in tennis. The present pupils won and this event was followed by juice and sandwiches in the staff room. The more occasions we can have that bring the Old Girls back into the school the better and tennis is certainly helping us to achieve this.

During March, every member of the Association received a 'bumper' issue of the Association's annual publication 'Evergreen' outlining both forthcoming and past events, with news of both Old Girls and the College.

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In September a drinks evening for Old Girls was held in the school dining room. The funds raised from this evening went towards our continued fundraising efforts for the new planned Art Centre at the school and in particular the Old Girls' Atrium. Everyone loved being in the Dining Room and a lot of time was spent reminiscing, especially amongst the Boarders.

Our reunion weekend, Chapel service and AGM were held during the last weekend of October. This was a wonderful weekend with 20, 30 40, SO, and 60 and for the first time 70 years on groups all gathering for various functions. We had Old Girls flying into Christchurch from all parts of the New Zealand and many from overseas. The weekend ended with our Old Girls' Chapel service where all Old Girls are welcome and as part of the service we remember those who have died during the previous year.

Very successful functions have been held in the Nelson, Blenheim, Ashburton and Wairarapa branches. The Sydney and London Branches are coming together nicely and hopefully more branches will begin to have an annual function.

Our Annual Leavers' Ball, which was held at the completion of the school year to welcome all school leavers to the Association, was extremely successful. This event, although formal in its format, is a family affair and is thoroughly enjoyed by all those who attend. It is a very special end for the girls as they complete their schooling at St Margaret's College.

At the completion of our reunion weekend, Rosemary Binnie took over as President for the next two years and I wish Rosemary well in her role.

Anne Zwart, Immediate Past President

Obituary-MissIslaHunter1907- 2004 On May 8 the Chamber Choir sang at the funeral of Miss Isla Hunter at St Michael and All Angels' Church.

Miss Hunter had a long association with St Margaret's College and was much loved and respected by many Old Girls.

She attended Christchurch Girls' High School and then studied Home Science at Otago University. From 1930 - 1947 she taught Science and was a boarding mistress at St Margaret's presiding over the physical and spiritual welfare of the girls. She had a strong religious faith with a preference for Anglo-Catholicism and throughout her life attended church almost daily.

She was a long-standing parishioner of St Michael's and a member of the school committee.

At St Margaret's she established a Sanctuary guild for the Boarders' Chapel teaching the girls how to prepare the Chapel for Communion services and she escorted the boarders' "croc" to many church services.

She left St Margaret's to become the Headmistress of Hukarere Maori Girls' College in Napier. Here she was instrumental in bringing the school out of the doldrums and setting it on a firm footing. She was also responsible for the building of a chapel at Hukarere designed by Sir Apirana Ngata and famous for the quality of its Maori decorations.

She laboured incessantly for the welfare of her students and in later life enjoyed frequent visits from them, always taking a real interest in their activities.

After leaving Hukarere she taught in Britain for a short time before returning to Christchurch. In her retirement she was welcomed back to St Margaret's to look after the Tuck Shop.

Miss Hunter was a familiar sight at Old Girls' functions over many years. In 1995 she was delighted to be asked to plant a ngaio tree in the school grounds to commemorate the centenary of the birth of Dame Ngaio Marsh. As a small child she remembered seeing Dame Ngaio when she was a schoolgirl at St Margaret's and later she worked with her during the war.

She was awarded the QSM in 1997 for services to education and the Anglican Church.

St Margaret's

College 30 Year Reunion

2004

St Margaret's

College 40 Year Reunion

Photographer: Ken Baker

Back Row: Third Row:

Second Row:

Front Row:

Photographer: Ken Baker

Back Row:

Christine Foster Anne Livingstone Debbie Rawson Sue McKenzie Charlotte Holmes Alison Dendte Pippa Webb Lucy Twyneham

Fifth Row:

Diane Grant Barbara Leech Wendy Chamberlain Sarah Bush Fiona Stenhouse Juliet Shadbolt Adie Wright Angela Copland Katherine Page Wendy Brand Dinah Anderson

Mary Watkinson Jocelyn Perkins Pamela Brathwaite Jocelyn Dunbar Sue Hyndman Judith Miller Jan Stonestreet Vic Hiseman

Fourth Row:

Julia Hall Lesley Cleveland Susan Wilton Margaret Ragg Julie Sinclair Rosemary Biss Alison Ward Helen Shanks Christine Worthington Jenny Studholme Vivienne Muirson

Anne Fisher Liz Judd Arihia Ruwhiu Cecile Tait Mary Wilkinson Tanya Kwasza Susan Chandler Sandra Harper Deborah Murphy Amanda Short Helen Duckworth

Third Row:

Frankie Revell Rob Nurse Pat Turpin Pam Muirson Jo Rankin Sue Stringer Nik Johns Jenny Jenkins Pip Judd Rosemary Wiffen Leona WIison

Second Row:

Elizabeth Johnston Philippa Chisholm Pippy Harris Lynley Dodge Bronwyn Grueber Rosemary Woods Adrienne Alexander Adrienne Philpott Allison Tetley Christine Williams Sally-Ann Bird

Front Row:

Jo Latter Dereley Hume Jocelyn Sandston Barbara Ross

Brigit Minty Leigh Pearson Julie Irvine Jane Speirs Trudy Hawkins Gill Hunt Melissa Smith Cindy Allison

Karen Little Wendy Shellock Jill Hunter-Wright Brigit Chaffey Jennifer Weston Debbie Davison Kate McHardy Hilary Begg Jane Green Sue Wilkinson

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St Margaret's

Col.lege 50 Year Reunion

2004

St Margaret's

Photographer:Ken Baker

Back Row: Third Row:

Jill Cameron Jane Armitage Lena Metcalf

College 60 Year Reunion

2004

Photographer:Ken Baker

Helen Peate Helen Rich Claire Wright

Kay Conway Beverley Rutherford Joan Powell Gillian Gardiner Maxine Wicks Gail Rickerby Diana Jarrett Margaret Boon Jane Gebbie Rana Simes

Back Row:

Dawne Fechney Cecilia Thomas Margot Wethey Natalie Gibson Joan Orchard Barbara Gordon

Third Row:

Jean Ross Mary Fisher Fay Soanes Robyn Jenkin Joy Halliday Alison Hughey Rae Jack

Second Row:

Elaine Robertson Jocelyn Plimmer RosemaryAustin Merilyn Lapthorn Jennifer Blunden Allison Chapman Suzanne Papprill RosemaryGardner Judith Woods

Second Row:

Barbara Murray Janis Crawford Aurelia Hutchings Elizabeth Wait Janet Purchas Gwen Richards Joan Chapman Betty Bennett Judith Hetherington

Front Row:

Diana Ryder Barbara Jaine Jan Kelman Mary Russell Susann Stubbersfield Rae Humphries Jane Penny Dinah MacDonald

Front Row:

Raywyn Radcliffe Elizabeth Parham Nancy Morris Betty MacQueen Owen Fulton Dawne Lamond Rosalind Roysmith Jocelyn Roysmith

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Daughters,Grandaughters and GreatGranddaughters of Old Girls

Back Row:

Fourth Row:

Third Row:

Second Row:

Front Row:

Rebecca Pierce (Suzanne Stephenson, Daphne Robinson). Kirsty Stewart (Dorothy McLean, Nola Vile), Kate Dirkzwager (Helen Dallison), Annabelle Pierce (Suzanne Stephenson, Daphne Robinson), Virginia Barnett (RebeccaPears}, Emma Symon (Joanne West), Amy Satterthwaite (Sue Osborne, Neroli Jarman), Emma Burtt (Vicki McGregor), Hana Abbot (Wendy Stewart), Samara Davie (Mary Gibson), Anna Stace (Nichola Murray). Erin Benyon (Mandy Woods), Olivia Marlow (Maryanne Stemmer, Patricia Stevens), Susie Vink (Jane Meikle}, Claire Washington (Kristine Wilkinson, EILEEN MOIR) Caroline Crutchley (Anne Lemon), Caroline Moody (Anne Taylor), Sophie Herbert (Adrienne Sloss), Gemma Craig, Sarah Watson (Pamela Hammett}, Alice Howarth (Ann Wood), Emma Dewhirst (Catherine Robinson), Nicola Shaw (Marie Morris), Clara Wells (Karen Chandler), Anna Mclachlan (Deborah Chambers}, Caitlin Craigie (June Pa/lot), Bridget Robilliard (Julie Brown), Jennifer Turnbull (Wendy Fox), Georgina Diack (Wendy Morris, Kathleen Hawkins). Annabelle Powell-Thomas (Anna Thomas) Nicole Matheson (Maureen Joy Fraser), Harriet Daley (Marylyn Chamberlain, JOCELYN GILL). Charlotte Henley (Jacky Mercer), Anna Marshall (Diana de Lambert), Olivia Cowdy (Janice Redmond), Rebecca Ardagh Julie Muir), Katie Thomas Bridget Lamder), Julia Taylor (Andrea Lovett), Rebecca Wadworth (Katherine Burgin), Hahna Retallick-Brown (Kathryn Retallick}, Hailey Williams (Clare Wagner}, Genevieve Hegarty (Priscilla Winter), Alice Wright (Angela Copland), Emma Fechney (Annabelle Hobbs, Margaret Sladen) Madeleine Baird (Julia MacKenzie). Harriett Smith (Karen Davison), Madeline Ellerm (Margaret Sladen). Rebecca Manning (Juliet Utley), Eloise Hegarty (Priscilla Winter), Stephenie Henderson (RebeccaMorton-Smith), Lucinda Dewhirst (Catherine Robinson}, Kate Taylor (Sarah Bush, Nan Jennings), Katie Vilsbaek (Sally Elder. Joan Chapman).

Emilie Simpson, Louise Yeoman), Kristie Benyon Mandy Woods), Millie Aitken (Penelope Harris).

Sara Satterthwaite (Sue Osborne, Neroli Jarman), Rachel Gardner (Jennifer Bird), Megan Vincent (Valerie Winter) Cordelia Daley (Marylyn Chamberlain, Jocelyn Gill), Helen Vincent (Valerie Winter), Catherine Croft (Mary Neeve). Danielle Buckley (Lois Wisdom), Laura-Beth Feary (DORITTHY DALGETY), Johanna King (Rachel Burt, Eleanor Coe), Lavinia Shanks (Dinah Anderson), Emilie Batt (Angela Kerr), Sarah Feary (DOROTHY DALGETY), Amelia Dalman (Sarah Hannah), Paris Frost (Shelley Panel), Olivia Williamson (Ama Corbett)

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InternationalClub

fascinating experience will linger on for many years to come.

Luba Roth, Tour Leader

OUR CHINA EXPERIENCE China 2004Group As I have been travelling with students to China since 1999, many teachers had the desire to visit this fast moving country for themselves. That is how the 2004 Group was formed. It was my great pleasure to have had the opportunity to take my colleagues, their partners, parents from our school and friends to experience this lifetime adventure. Colleagues included: Nadine Allen, Anne Archer, Linda Chong, Dr. Bryon Mann, Hana Newman, Hilary Scandrett and Robin Tiffen.

the rural and urban areas, rich and poor, old and new. It is also a country of rich history, modern transport and architecture, beautiful countryside, yummy food and wonderful shopping.

As a teacher of Chinese history I was very excited about this trip and seeing the places I had read so much about.

China certainly did not disappoint. Our first stop was the capital, Beijing. Standing in Tiananmen Square and looking at the huge painting of Chairman Mao, I realised the importance of this man in the history of China. It was very surreal to actually see the preserved body of Mao Zedong, a man whom I felt I had come to know in my teaching of his ideas and deeds, and who had been dead almost as long as I have been alive. Beijing also had many imperial highlights for me, for example seeing the throne the Last Emperor sat on and the

Nadine Allen's overview onChina In September this year Mrs Luba Roth led a trip of eight teachers from St Margaret's College and twelve other family and friends on a three-week trip to China. We travelled to Beijing, Xi'an, Guilin, Yangshuo, Shanghai, Hangzhou,

The full on three weeks in China was an eye opener for all of the members in the group. It was interesting to observe them, each with different reasons for being in China. Most of us learnt a great deal during the trip. We realised that we were there to learn about China not to criticise, we tried to accept cultural differences, shared knowledge with each other, laughed and entertained each other with poems, stories and songs on the coaches. We shopped until we dropped, we travelled on the world's fastest train and we enjoyed delicious food, literally three banquets per day without putting on extra weight, which was a surprise. I have no doubt that for many of us this

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Guangzhou, Hong Kong and Singapore. China is a fascinating country and one of great contrast. There are extremes between

Marble Boat the Empress Dowager built, using the money that was supposed to be spent on the country's navy.

I also really enjoyed visiting Xi'an and learning about more ancient Chinese History, especially the Tang Dynasty. I had always thought China had, for many centuries, been closed off from the rest of the world, so it was very interesting for me to learn how they were once the centre of diplomatic relations and had ambassadors from as far away as Africa, the Middle East and southeast Europe. Here we also saw the Terracotta Warriors who were buried to protect a dead Emperor over 2000 years ago and only found about 30 years ago. It is known as the eighth wonder of the world and I can see why as each of the 6,000 warriors is almost 2 metres tall and has unique facial

Bryon Mann's fascination Nobody in our group was prepared for the surprise that awaited us at a downtown Shanghai modern railway station.

The train we were about to board had no wheels and travels at 430 kph, which is faster than many small aeroplanes. It is called a maglev (short for magnetic levitation).

It floats on magnetic fields and uses electromagnetism to drive it to high speeds. The journey from the financial district of Shanghai to the Pudong International airport, 30 km, took us less than 8 minutes. No other country has a commercial maglev train. It has taken Chinese endeavour to show the world that it can be done.

HanaNewman inChina features.

This experience has aided my fascination of this country and has provided me, not only with a great personal experience, but a rich professional one as well. This trip was an amazing experience for all of us and one we will never forget. A big thank you to Luba Roth for all her hard work ensuring this trip was a success.

For me, the most unexpected thing about China was its total focus on the future. This was reflected everywhere. With a few exceptions, anything not of this century seemed to be destroyed, demolished or eliminated. All the major cities looked

Linda Chong's village gave me a balancing insight. Way off the tourist trail, Melon Hill village seemed to represent the old China, untouched by the breakneck development in the cities, with its little primary school straight out of the 19th century, both in terms of the building and teaching resources.

This is just one of the contrasts that will stay in my mind; there are many. In fact, the whole China experience was full of contrasts and apparent contradictions, which will take me a long time to unravel and understand.

Linda Chong's Home Coming

brand new, gleaming and extremely tall, rivalling places like New York, Chicago and Hong Kong. Shanghai was the most stunning example of this. Over the last ten years an area of farmland has been transformed into a breathtaking new heart of the city with its Pearl Tower, the Jing Mao super skyscraper and literally hundreds of fabulously tall office buildings, each different and each an architectural gem.

When Luba Roth proposed the idea of a trip to China I jumped at the chance. What an opportunity to kick start my overseas adventures and be in an environment where Luba could look after me and compensate for my lack ability to speak Chinese. The Chinese refer to me as a "banana" (a Chinese looking person - yellow on the outside, who sounds and lives by Western standards - white on the inside).

The day rolled around to visit my paternal ancestral village.

Even though the bus driver and local tour guide had never been to my rural village they managed to locate it. I had some reservation and anxiety as to what to expect but we stopped at what looked like a very simple building. As we disembarked our air-conditioned bus, heat and warm hearts greeted us.

We were taken into the building, which was sort of the village council where a man who was the head of the village welcomed us. After a bit of a discussion a wise old man in

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the room opened up a metal locker filled with documents and he began producing envelopes and files of information. Here I was, miles from New Zealand, in a remote village, and lo and behold within a couple of minutes, paperwork was being presented before my eyes of my great grandfather and my family tree. This wise old man remembers my father visiting some years previously and from this memory he made all the connections to my family that I never dreamed could have happened.

Identification papers and articles of my father's family were spread all over the desk - faces of people I had never met stared back at me. All this didn't seem real until I laid my eyes on an article with a picture of a face I did recollect - a younger looking Uncle Bill convinced me that this was the correct village and that this was 'home'.

A tour of the village began by passing a blackboard with all the village statistics of the number of permanent residents here and who was married, ill, pregnant etc. We happened to arrive just as the local school children were being dismissed for their midday break. The school had two classes of boys and girls up to the age of about 10 years old. Many saw us, giggled, shrieked and ran off to hide but they soon came back as they were more inquisitive than shy or afraid. From this point on throughout out walk around the village we had a stream of children on our heels.

Lasting memories of this village will be seeing the house my great grandfather built. It lays empty and remains the property of the family until we return.

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accommodation in China? Many houses are locked up as villagers have moved to countries like Australia, Canada and New Zealand.

Elderly women sit on their doorsteps embroidering motifs on the bottom of denim jeans and around the corner a small brick factory hums as the denim cotton is spooled as jeans are made on the upper floor.

We could easily have come upon this village and found very little, but to my amazement and delight we were very fortunate that a very wise old man with vast knowledge of all the villagers was here when we dropped in. It shows that knowledge can be a very powerful tool as his memory and brain made connections way beyond my expectation and quicker than some computer systems.

Japan Trip During the school holidays a group of 22 excited girls, including two teachers, set off to Japan for 18 days of fun and adventure. We started out in Osaka, spent six nights home staying in Hiroshima, then went to the traditional city of Kyoto, and finished in Tokyo, Japan's capital.

Some of the highlights included: A huge ferris wheel on the roof of a department store, the Peace Park in Hiroshima where we saw the statue of Sadako and visited the memorial museum, staying with a Japanese family and getting to know girls our own age, which enabled us to experience a normal Japanese lifestyle and to use a lot of the language we had been learning over the past few years.

Other interesting aspects were karaoke, the biggest Buddha in the world, the largest wooden structure in the world, and

Tokyo Disneyland. We went to Disneyland near the end of the trip and spent 10 hours having fun on the rides, shopping and eating waffles shaped like Mickey Mouse.

Some of the not so positive aspects of the trip were the number of smokers walking on the streets, and traditional Japanese-style toilets (more like a hole in the ground).

However, the worst part of all was coming home.

We had a wonderful experience over the 18 days and will never forget it. A huge thank you to Ms Ditfort and Ms

Kobayashi who were always cheerful, supportive and gave up their own holidays to make the trip possible for us.

Jenny Rees & Boram Yi, Year 12 Japanese Students

International Club

Intemational Club

Back Row:

Yi-Ping Lin, Siprapha Siriwattanachareonchai, Kanvara Suchitta, Praew Sri-utharawong, Hooi Ling Chia, Marjorie Wong, Melissa Wong, Oa-Bin Han

Fourth Row: Ms H Kobayashi, Maxirniliane Diesenberg, Sylvia Park, Linda Park, Sue Park, Morgana Woolhouse-Williams, Jiwon Jung, Nantana Tubtimphiroj, Kanya Prarnayudyani, Emma Learey, Miss N Allen Third Row:

Mrs R Fraser, Mrs J Strang, Jennifer Lee, Dah-Eun Lim, Ming On-Sri, Thanruthai Chinruksa, Thanawan Tangthanasup, Chiaki Tanizaki, Christy Moon, Ahruem Lee, Muan On-Sri, Ms Anne Archer

Second Row: Michelle Choi, Chen Hsu, Ida Nielson, Khunita Khemarangsan, Jane Cockburn, Patricia Kang'ethe, Sophia Kwon, Anna Jo, Bo-Ra Kwon Front Row:

Sabrina Lee, Ashleigh Kumar, Thitikarn Tangthanasup, Emma Price, Charlotte Hemens

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David Harris Retirement Seventeen years in any school is a long time and one will have seen a great many changes during that period. However when one is the person who has to go about creating a lot of these physical changes then the memory of the school must be rich and varied.

David Harris who has been our carpenter for the last 17 years will be sorely missed as he and his wife Gayle (our resident painter) leave St Margaret's for their retirement.

David's work in the school has been outstanding.

He has been responsible for a tremendous amount of our ongoing maintenance and development. Not only has he fixed things that get broken and damaged in the boarding houses and in the school, he has also been responsible for building the desks and bookcases in all of the staff department work rooms, undertaken large renovations in our main office to make that administrative area far more attractive and his final crowning glory has been the beautiful renovation of Winchester Street for our Year 7 and 8 boarders.

David's work in the school has been outstanding. He is a real craftsman and cabinet maker and everything he does is done to perfection. He has also been extremely patient and resigned to the fact that some jobs done earlier (in the time of the previous Principal) get changed because the next Principal wants something different! He has always greeted this with a wry smile and a willingness to acquiesce to one's wishes.

David's dedication has also been outstanding. It is nothing for him to have worked seven days a week over very busy periods, especially during the Christmas holidays when so much of our renovation and development work has to be done. He is always determined to ensure that deadlines will be met, no matter how unrealistic they are and to ensure that he will be able to deliver the finished product to his high expectations and on time. David has always had an excellent relationship with our tradespeople, our plumbers, electricians and others who come into the school to work in those areas of specific expertise. I know that he will be greatly missed by those people with whom he has formed excellent professional relationships.

Over the last few years Gayle Harris, David's wife, has also been a stalwart in the school. She has wielded a paint brush with great dexterity and commitment through many of David's projects as well as undertaking all sorts of renovations like the painting of our old wooden lockers, the painting of stairwells and the work done to improve both the Jean Crasher Wing, the Molly Mullan Wing (particularly when Year 7 and 8 moved into the top floor) and the Stephanie Young Wing. Again,

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Gayle's work is of the highest standard and her commitment is second to none. All of the interior of the boarding houses, including the dining room, have been painted by Gayle and, again, sometimes she has repainted because of different people's views on colour schemes.

Commitment is something that is always valued in staff but when one sees it to this degree, one can only be in admiration of the huge amount of work that Gayle and David Harris have done at St Margaret's in the last 17 years. I know that many features of the school bear testimony to their workmanship and high standards and as we thank them for their commitment and the skil1s that they have brought to their tasks, we wish them well in their retirement and hope that they catch many fish and continue to enjoy the outdoors for a very long time.

David and Gayle Harris

DevelopmentOffice The Development Office has had a change of Director during 2004. Deborah James left in June after filling the role so ably for four years. It has been my pleasure to take up the role, and my first few months have been busy and rewarding.

Many people have asked me about the role of the Development Office within a school. Development Offices are relatively new, they certainly did not exist when I was at school.

There are two sides to the role of the Development Office at St. Margaret's. We are responsible for the marketing, advertising and promotion of the school as well as 'friend-raising' and fundraising for future development. Working alongside me in

our Development Office is Sarah Turner, marketing assistant and graphic artist, whose assistance and hard work I truly value.

During 2004 our advertising has focused on the special features and character of St. Margaret's and on publicising the wonderful successes and achievements of our students and staff. This is a very positive focus and it is a credit to our school that there is always so much fresh material to highlight, in terms of the individual and team successes.

The Development Office's fundraising events during 2004 included the inaugural 'Christchurch Expo in the Park' - a major community event organised together with Christ's College, and the St. Margaret's Golf Tournament at Clearwater.

Both were successful and enjoyable events.

We plan to hold these events again in 2005 as well as a fundraising evening with a guest speaker.

Sarah Turner and Wendy Mayson Our fundraising Development Office is currently being channelled to the development of a new Art Centre at St. Margaret's. This exciting project includes facilities for painting, sculpture, photography, printing, design and computer graphics as well as an atrium for exhibitions. A major capital campaign will be launched in 2005 to help bring this and further planned developments to reality.

We encourage all of you to join us in our fund raising events; they are an excellent way to participate and socialise within the St. Margaret's community whilst raising funds for the development and advancement of our school. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the great number of you who have participated and contributed to our programme during 2004; your energy and generosity makes a real difference!

Wendy Mayson, Director of Development

Sadako & 1000 Paper Cranes Production Sadako Production

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SADAKO AND THE1,000PAPER CRANES In Term 2 Year 1 to 8 combined to present the story of "Sadako and the 1,000 Cranes"- the heart-wrenching story of a young Japanese girl and her suffering due to the bombing of Hiroshima.

This drama production was a devised script with a cast of approximately one hundred and sixty girls. Year 1 to 6 were responsible for the dramatic interpretation and Year 7 and 8 presented four dance sequences.

Musical accompaniment and singing were also of paramount importance throughout the performance and especially for the finale.

The drama component consisted of character work, verse /choral speaking and story telling.

Charlotte Jackson played a very convincing Sadako and the choral work, by Year 6, of Roger McCough's famous poem "Icarus Allsorts" was extremely polished and atmospheric.

Productions of this size give the girls a marvellous opportunity to experience the three genres of the arts and they certainly made us all very proud in the overall standard of their performance.

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Boarding House Reports

Julius House 2004 has been a busy year for us all in Julius House, we began the year with several changes, a new Boarding House Manager, 31 lively year 9 students from all over the South Island as well as Hong Kong, Thailand and Taiwan and the addition of Shrewsbury Street which enables 6 year 10 girls at a time to spend a term in a smaller Boarding environment and ably supervised by Sarah.

The year 9 girls settled in quickly especially after the camp at Boyle River that gave them the opportunity to persue many outdoor activities and form new friendships with daygirls as well as Boarders.

Hannah Rutherford, Amanda Inglis and Millie Aitken took part in Australian exchanges and we hosted the Australian girls back in return.

Our year 11 students combined with the Christ College boys for cooking classes one evening a week during the second term, the boys were eager to eat their creations at the end of each class.

Weekends find the girls supervised under the watchful eye of Mrs Ansell, her sewing skills and creative advice is much appreciated by the girls when there is a dance coming up.

On alternate Sunday afternoons, the year 9 girls in the house go off on organised activities with the gap Students.

The girls have shown over the year with their successes and achievements that they have many talents, they need to be congratulated for the dedication they apply to their chosen fields.

We would like to thank the Catering staff who have produced so many delicious meals over the year with one of the favourites being the end of year Christmas party.

Boarding House Staff Left to right: Relah Ansell, Beatrix Parker, Alison Beeney, Lyn Paul, Jo Morrow

During the last week of term the girls took part in a trivia night with Christmas being the theme, a fun night was had by all.

We would also like to thank Margaret and Sharon our cleaning staff who keep the house looking spic and span and to Dave our maintenance who keeps everything in going order.

Beatrix Parker

Kilburn House Report 2004 This past year has been another action packed time with girls enjoying a wide range of sporting and cultural experiences.

A special thank you to both head students Jess Cooke and Virginia Timperley. They committed themselves to both the staff and students alike and lead with great enthusiasm and confidence.

As usual our international girls bring a wonderful diversity to the house. Their experience and lifestyles are a great influence in the house and we enjoyed their laughter and appreciated their ability to integrate so positively into the New Zealand way of life!

We had a number of great events throughout the year with theme dinners and light entertainment. A highlight this year would have to be our visit to the Hayland Farm. The girls' skills were put to trial with many great relays and fun events involving the daily functions of farming. The candid and more hilarious moments were caught on film and later enjoyed by all the girls.

Finally, I would like to recognise the staff that help with the daily routines in our house. A huge Thank you to the cleaners Sandra and Linda who have consistently delivered a high standard of cleaning throughout the year. To Di and the kitchen staff for their daily home baking and delicious range of meals served throughout each term. Lyn our weekend manager, whose great sense of humour and care is much appreciated by the girls. Finally the introduction of our new college nurse Alison Beeney - our 'English Rose'. Alison has without fail maintained a professional and caring approach to her role as the school nurse. Her input has been enormously appreciated and valued.

Collectively, these wonderful people have enabled a boarder's life to become more like 'home away from home'!

Jo Morrow

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Gap Students from Scotland! CommitteeReports The thought of a Gap year in New Zealand had been on the back of our minds since early teens, but never in a million years did we imagine it to be as great as it actually was. Life at St Margaret's in Scotland is very similar to St Margaret's in New Zealand. But I think any Scottish girl would love to go to school where she can swim in an outdoor pool in summer!

Scotland is lucky to get a ray of sun!

From the moment we arrived in New Zealand, we were made unbelievably welcome and within days it felt like home.

Our duties varied from school absences, working in the Business Office, Primary Department, After School Care, PE, Food Tech, English, Maths and not forgetting the Boarding House. The Boarding House became our second home over the year. Out of many things we admired about SMC, the boarding definitely had to be on top. We both agreed that our year would not be the same without the girls and staff we grew so fondly attached too. We were so touched by the gifts and cards we received in our last week.

Not only did we get the chance to travel New Zealand and Australia and see and do some amazing things, but we built some great friendships that will last for years. A big thank you has to be said to all the admin, teaching and boarding staff, and the girls who made our year what it was. But most of all to Miss Wysocki and Jim Scanlan for making us so welcome.

We have taken with us some great memories of our year and we will treasure these fondly.

We are both currently at University in Scotland and are already planning our trip back to New Zealand!

Community Committee This year has been a busy and fruitful year for Harriet and I. After a slow start, we got right into SADD-Students against Drunk Driving, organised by Rachel Campbell and Samantha Daniels. The school was alive with the walking dead, with a moving chapel service, as well as a Senior school mufti day, with a sea of students supporting the cause by wearing 'a bit of black'. This let the students of St Margaret's know the dangers of teenagers and drunk driving. We then moved on to helping Peg with chapel themes, brainstorming and outlining ideas. We also have set up a community board in the Molly Mullan building, which shows what's going on in Community, and will be there for years to come! A new rubbish program was also enthusiastically set up by Frances Ruddiman and Nicola Robson, which, when installed, will give the school recycling abilities. Daffodil day has just finished, and we raised funds for that. We also hope to finish CANTEEN by the end of the year. Thank-you so much to Peg Riley, Chris Wyeth and Paula Vesty for their support in our activities, and thank you to the school for letting us help support these worthwhile causes.

Harriet Daley and Jacqui Denford

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Back Row: Sophie Fitzsimons, Laura Mason, Hana Abbot, Jacqueline Knobloch, Alice Howarth Front Row: Laura Blythe, Amy Satterthwaite, Laura Fairbairn. Julianne Boyd

Hannah Barr and Gemma Hollis

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Studies Committee Back Row: Frances Ruddiman, Nicola Robson ?

Front Row: Nicola Green; Jessica Chapman, Kate Taylor, Lauren Smith, Sarah Hewer

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Front Row:

Rev P Riley, Rachel Campbell, Nicola Robson, .JessicaCooke, Leticia Marchand Frances Ruddiman, Harriet Daley, .Jacqueline Denford, Sarah Hewer

Following this was International Week and instead of providing the girls with food as is usually done, we thought it would be a great idea for a flag competition. The competition was for the best original design of the New Zealand flag. Some flags included rugby heroes and others Maori designs.

It was a chance for Years 4 to 6 to show what New Zealand means to them and it took us ages to decide on the winners.

For the first time the Arts Council and Primary Committee combined came up with the House Day chalk n MUGUH's competition.

This was a GOtlfGE 2004 chance to include the PRIMARY ICHllOl Primary school in House Day. COMMITTEE The girls were split into houses and then again into Primary School Committee year groups with Year 1 and Back Row: Abbey Milner, Lucy Blackmore, Rosanna Frankish, Anna Stace, Sophie Enersen 2 combined. Each house was Front Row: Nicole Matheson, Virginia Timperley, Amanda Gn·gg,Jane Cockburn, Gemma Craig, Charlotte Ayers allocated a 1 metre by 1.5metre rectangle, which was Primary School Committee split into 6 squares. Each year group had a different theme to This year got off to a flying start with weekly meetings base their mural on which included; Christchurch city, St with the Primary Committee where we had so many ideas and Margaret's College, your house, House Day and New Zealand. what seemed little time to do them.

The girls were given ten minutes to plan their square with help With Easter approaching near the end of Term 1 it was the from both committees and senior students from each house, famous Easter egg hunt. We can tell you hiding 72 chocolate and then 15 minutes to create their masterpiece. First equal eggs was no easy task and thankfully it wasn't a hot day. Years were Rata and Matipo for most imaginative getting 60 house 4 to 6 had a mad dash up around the Boarding house looking points which were counted with the overall result in which for clues hidden everywhere which eventually led them to the house won house day. Hopefully this competition will be carried basket of eggs hidden in a trailer. It was a more tranquil affair on in future House Days to include the Primary School. with the little ones finding their eggs in a garden.

This year the Primary Committee, Jane and I have really Book Week in Term 2 was a popular time for the Primary enjoyed getting involved with the Primary school, even simply school so it was time for our committee members to share our spending a study period down in the classrooms to help out. favourite storybooks written by New Zealand authors. As the Good luck to all those involved next year! theme was 'Proud to be a Kiwi' we added a touch of kiwiana Amanda Grigg and Jane Cockburn buying 16 litres of Hokey Pokey ice cream and making the Head and Deputy of the Primary School whole of the Primary school ice cream cones.

Middle School Committee This year the Middle School Committee set out to help erase the age boundaries between the younger girls and the senior students.

We started off the year by having a selection of students from Year 7, 8 and 9, for a sleep over at school over the time of the 24 hour famine. The 20 or so students that camped over by night in the School Gym gave up their technology for the night. No matches, gameboys, electrical toothbrushes or anything else electrical was allowed over this period. It was a very successful sleepover as the girls competed against each other in sporting challenges and the more creative challenges.

The girls were expected to come up with skits and newspaper costumes before heading to bed on the Gym floor with a reading of Winnie the Pooh, by Peg, the School Chaplain.

The next day involved more challenges out in the sun and swimming time in the pool. This was a fantastic time for the entire committee members to get to meet some of the younger girls and really get to learn something about them.

In Term 2, the Middle School held a Chapel service, based on the theme of the environment. During this term the girls spent a day in the hills, planting native bush and plants as an effort to return some of the native bush to our land. The girls spent a wicked day with some of the senior 1B students and this was the base for the Chapel service. This was a time where the girls shared with the rest of the school the reasons behind their hard day's work and the satisfaction they got from doing it. The rest of the school all took note of the wonderful effort these girls put in.

Organising games during the girls' morning tea times was a great chance to see the girls in their elements. Among friends and having a great time, the looks on the girls faces as they dashed the length of the soccer field only to have the ball taken off them so close to scoring was great to watch.

It will be an on going job to try and build up the relationships up between the younger and the senior students.

This is a relatively new job in the school but it is one which will bring much satisfaction to both parties. We began this year hardly knowing a single face throughout the Middle School, now I have girls stopping me on my way to class to say hello. This I have began to realise is what it's all about.

Giving the girls the confidence to talk to senior students and help them know that the older girls are there for them.

This committee has had great fun getting to know the girls this year and I hope the committee for 2005 takes up the

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challenge. We have learnt a lot from working with these girls and the organization involved. Thank you to Mrs Oliver, Ms MacDonald and Mrs Smith for the time and energy you put in with us this year.

Anna Lindsay and Jessica Chapman

Business Office The Business Office staff are Ken Beckman, Ann Boyce, Janine Clarkson and Christine Laughton. We are located in the building at 28 Winchester Street.

Our role is to manage the business aspects of the College's operations, the collection of fees and the payments to our staff and the suppliers of the goods used in the classrooms and other areas.

We enjoy working within a school environment dealing with students and their parents. We strive always to provide helpful and professional service to the College community.

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Middle School Committee Back Row: Front Row:

Mrs S Oliver, Abigail Meares, Anna Stace, Lauren Smith Josic Benny, Jessica Chapman, Anna Lindsay, Jessica Cooke

Business Office Left to right: Christine Laughton, Ann Boyce, Ken Beckman, Janine Clarkson

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As 2004 draws to a close it is always a busy time of the year in the college grounds. The end of year functions which follow one after the other means that my normal routine of starting work at the Winchester Street gate and methodically working through the grounds, eventually arriving at the Papanui Road entrance three weeks later is definitely cast to the wind.

Also the exam period of most of November means mowing lawns and chain sawing are postponed; the playing field usually becomes a little overgrown during this period as the Council mowing is normally delayed for around four weeks.

This particular year has seen a number of native trees that have been added amongst the older existing plantings, which have attracted more native bird life to the college. The native pigeon or Kereru which has been a regular visitor feeds on the holly berries and has been joined by grey Warblers resting in the Rimu tree opposite the Molly Mullan wing. We have had two sightings of Bellbirds which we have recorded with the Department of Conservation on their website designed for this purpose. Unfortunately the occasional visiting Magpies chase away or attack most other birdlife, the Bellbirds always among the first to disappear to safer pasture.

The roses are now in full bloom and our woman achiever rose garden opposite Kilburn House is still short of one achiever.

Twelve spaces were allocated when this garden was conceived but we have only managed to procure eleven roses, all named after New Zealand women of note, our most recent addition being Vicki Buck. One of our other main rose gardens next to the patio area outside Warren House has been replanted with twenty 'Peace' roses which were selected by Miss Wysocki.

The Peace rose, being appropriate to this quieter and often tranquil part of the college, was bred by the Meilland family of

France. In 1939, with a French invasion imminent, Frances Meilland sent bud wood of his new rose variety to rose growing colleagues in Italy, Turkey and the United States hoping to send his wartime refugees to safety. In 1944 his American colleague Robert Pyle sent news of his admiration of this now blooming, stunning new rose. The very day allied forces captured Berlin the rose was released and christened 'Peace'.

Upcoming projects for the new year are the Primary School lawn area which is a problem every year and has to be fenced off because the ground is so wet caused by constant shade of adjacent buildings. This lawn area will now be paved and outside seating will be added; also shade sails for the summer months will be erected making this courtyard a wonderful area for our juniors.

Another project will be a nature garden between the gymnasium and the Molly Mullan wing. This will tie in llay Verry with the existing plantings, being the six native trees which represent each school house.

Over the Christmas holiday period some of the larger specimen trees may be pruned, which would include two of the oldest trees on the property, the large oak near Papanui Road and the rhododendron very close to Kilburn House. These two are thought to have been planted during the first owners occupancy in 1896. At this time Papanui Road was sand and gravel and had to be watered down by the local fire brigade on a regular basis to keep the dust in check. This indicates the main road to the city must have been quite busy even one hundred years ago.

2004 has been a moderate year with little extremes of weather and not too much down time in the garden. Let's hope next year will be as kind.

Ray Derry

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Year 3 Michele Callaghan, Alex Leck, Phoebe Steele, Lauren Duke, Samantha Haywood, Kate Kemp, Audrey Smith (teacher aide) Claudia mills, Kimberley Wood, Shannon Brien, Bre-Anne McDonald, Philippa Cross, Terian Le Compte

Year I Susan Fisher, Alisha Duncan, Madison Bould, Bella Storer Maria van Kuijk, Emily Lester, Maddy Berry, Aimee Williamson

Year 2 Jo Clarke, Lucy Dallyn, Ashleigh Miles, Sophie McCracken Sabrina Lee, Helena Roake, Michaela Strongman, Hannah Chamberlain

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Year 4 Back Row: Deb Lean, Annabelle Benton, Deborah Checn-Green, Evie Edilson, Caitlin Yee Middle Row: Charlotte Hemens, Isabella Roake, Michele Gibbot-Ducray, Helen Vincent, Rosy Hogben Front Row: Taylor Alexander, Georgia Blacklaws, Lauren Hemens, Brittany Halligan, Olivia Williamson, Jessica Land

Year 5 Back Row: Emily Street, Diana Chen, Madeleine Baird Middle Row: Rebekah Kim, Sophie Cocks, Calista Fung, Leah Newbigging Front Row: Katherine Pearse, Samantha Strongman, Lily Cain, Isabella Texiera, Cara Askew

Year 6 Joanna Duncan, Sarah Fearey, Olivia Agar, ReneeStewart, Brittany Tyson, Maddy Crowe Middle Row: Mrs Paula Sheldon, Annalise Haywood, Alice Fairly.

Charlotte Jackson, Kerry thomson, Catherine Croft, Ashleigh Kumar Front Row: Annie Lee, Cordelia Daley, Paris Frost, Nicole Cousins, Aimee Kenworthy, Laura Tomlinson, Courtney Chamberlain

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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. This year we decided to start a new tradition and award a badge, the spirit of St Margaret's Badge to special prize recipients. Unfortunately the bagdes could not be produced in time for todays' ceremony - they will be presented to the recipients next year.

Each teacher may allocate prizes according to class numbers and can choose any combination of these.

Special Prizes Outstanding Service to Music Kimberley McKay-Wallace Service to the Library Cara Askew Special Prize for Speech and Drama Charlotte Jackson Yl-3 Clwir: {Order L-RJ Mr Adams, Ashleigh Miles, Samantha Haywood, Lauren Duke, Alexandra Leck, Phoebe Steele, Lucy Dallyn.

Third Row: Michaela Strongman, Ten·an Le Compte, Hwa-Jeong Lee, Sophie McCracken, Claudia Mills, Helena Roake.

Second Row: Philippa Cross, Catherine Kemp, Kimberley Wood, Madison Bould, Bre-Anne McDonald, Shannon Brien.

Frofll Row: Aimee Williamson, Emily Lester, Isabella Storer, Alisha Duncan, Hannah Charnberlain, Madeline Berry, Maria van Kuijk.

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Primary Prize Giving List 2004 Athletics Champions 7 years Runner Up Champion (cert) Kimberley Wood 7 years Champions Philippa Cross Alexandra Leck 8 years Runner Up Champion (cert) Isabella Forbes 8 years Riach Championship Cup Phoebe Steele 9 years Runner Up Champion (cert) Charlotte Hemens 9 years Hollis Championship Cup Michele Ducray 10 years Runner Up Champion (cert) Sophie Cocks 10 years Cameron Smith Championship Cup Renee Stewart

The Pru Watson Cup for Excellence in Literacy is open to yr S & 6 girls. This year's literacy efforts were in poetry. The competition was adjudicated by the head of English dept.

This year's recipient is Leah Newbigging.

The Friendship Cup is decided upon the votes of the year 1 - 6 girls. This year's recipient is Paris Frost.

The St Margaret's Cup is awarded to the student in year 6 who best demonstrates the qualities and values of the College.

It is decided upon by votes from class teachers and specialist staff. This year we couldn't separate 2 girls.

The St Margaret's Cup is jointly awarded to Brittany Tyson and Renee Stewart.

The primary sports participant of the year is awarded to the girl who earns the most points in sporting events throughout the year. This year the award was very closely contested.

Winning by one point this year's recipient is ...

Primary Sports Participant of the Year Kerry Thomson

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PrimarySports

Junior Athletics Megan Vincent, Caitlin Roberts, Lucy Halligan, Catie Murray, Caroline McDonough, Katie Vilsbaek Middle Row: Annalise Haywood, Johanna King, Zoe McCoy, VanessaOtt, Ashleigh Johnson, Annie Lin, Nicole Ruddiman, Alice Dunn Front Row: Nicole Cousins, Renee Stewart, Madison Crowe, Emily O'Brien, Chelsea Robinson, Laura-Beth Feary, Diana Chen, Cordelia Daley

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Primary Hockey A Fiona Morrison, Maxirniliane Diesenberg, Olivia Wyatt, Katie Vilsbaek, Hana Ashworth-Manning Middle Row: Mrs S Smith, Yoona Lee, Sorcha Peren, Gabriella Finnis, Melissa Chester, Virginia Orange Front Row: Holly Caird, Melissa McGuinn, Alice Dunn, Julia Noh, Emilie Batt

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Junior Swimming Back Row: Lucinda Dewhirst, Alexandra Valks, Emilie Simpson, Emma Robson, Katie Vilsbaek, Nicole Ruddiman Middle Row: Julia Noh, Virginia Orange, Emma Champ, Sorcha Peren, Emily Wright, Laura-Beth Feary, Madison Crowe Front Row: Calista Fung, Sophie Cocks, Kerry Thomson, Melissa McGuinn, Sarah Feary, Catherine Croft, Emilie Batt, Leah Newbigging

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Future Ferns Netball - Blue Mrs P Size/don, Sarah Feary, ReneeStewart, Kerry Thomson Lily Cain, Laura Tomlinson, Paris Frost, Nicole Cousins, Isabella Teixeira

Future Ferns Netball - Green Mrs P Sheldon, Annalise Haywood, Olivia Agar, Brittany 'fyson, Madison Crowe, Emma Price Cordelia Daley, Alice Fairley, Leah Newbigging, Joanna Duncan, Courtney Chamberl.ain

Junior B's Back Row: Jordan Grant, Taylor Alexander, Rosy Hogben, Alexandra Leck, Bo Springford Front Row: Philippa Cross,Lauren Duke, Georgia Blacklaws, Kimberley Wood

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Mini Green Mrs M Callaghan, JessicaLand, Isabella Roake, Samantha Haywood Terian Le Compte, Shannon Brien, Claudia Mills, Bre-Anne McDonald

Mini Red Charlotte Rowland-Jones (Coach), Lucy Dallyn, Madison Bould, Sophie McCracken, Annabel Goslin (Coach) Hannah Chamberlain, Madeline Berry, Alisha Duncan, Maria van Kuijk

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2004 has been a vibrant and exciting year in the Primary Dept.

Our close-knit community has been full of happy faces. Girls have shown an enthusiasm for learning, a commitment to give of their best and kindnessand consideration for each other!

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My Dad is a dentist. He came to school to talk about teeth. He brought us all Disney electric toothbrushes and pencil cases. Daddy gives me special chewing gum to look after my teeth and white mousse to put on my teeth. I felt happy and proud when my Dad came to school.

Maria van Kuijk

I have got a wobbly tooth. It will fall out soon. The tooth fairy will come. I love the tooth fairy. Maria's Daddy came to tell us how to look after our teeth. He gave us a special toothbrush and tooth paste and a pencil case. The Year 2s got a toothbrush. We were lucky.

Maddy Berry

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Maria's Dad came to talk about teeth. He showed us tooth floss and tooth brushes. My tongue looks after my teeth. I eat sandwiches and apples so my teeth don't get holes.

Sophia Hodge

I am growing two new teeth. I was up in my bedroom and pulled my tooth out. Mummy was surprised. I put my tooth beside my bed in a wee jar. In the morning the tooth fairy gave me some money. I think she gave me four paper moneys. I look after my new teeth by brushing them.

Aimee Williamson

Adults teeth are very special because you never get another pair. My Nana's got fake teeth. I've got six adult teeth. I brush my teeth every night and every morning. My baby teeth fell out and my adult teeth grew. The tooth fairy takes the baby teeth and she pays you with money.

Madison Bould

I had an ulcer under my tooth. The Dentist pulled it out. It was a big tooth. I took my tooth with me to Fiji and put it in a cup. The tooth fairy came. She took my tooth to the woods and gave me some money, $5. I brought the $5 to New Zealand and now I can't find it!

Emily Lester

The tooth fairy collects teeth. She builds houses for the Queen Fairy. She gets the teeth from the children at night time when the children are asleep. I put my baby tooth in a special box and when I woke up in the morning it was gone. There was money there, $2.

Bella Storer

One of my baby teeth has fallen out so I have a big gap. It got knocked out on rope swing at Kindy when I was about three. I've got a sore baby tooth. It will get wiggly soon. I put my baby tooth under the pillow and the tooth fairy came. She gave me money. The tooth fairy has wings.

She's small and she is pretty.

Alisha Duncan

Next Ashleigh measured one cup of cream.

First of all, we washed our hands. If we didn't, germs might get into our icecream.

Sophie poured the cream into the bowl with the condensed milk.

Into our bowl, Hannah poured one tin of condensed milk.

Sophie poured the cookie crumbs into our half-frozen icecream.

When they were mixed in, our icecream went back into the freezer.

Helena measured one cup of milk.

Michaela poured the milk into the bowl with the condensed milk and cream.

Taste Test Time!

Yum!Yum! Our Cookies n'Cream icecream, we all agreed, was the best we'd ever tasted!

We put some cookies into a plastic bag and stomped on them until they ~ere small pieces.

Our icecream went into the freezer.

Ashleigh poured the thick mixture into an icecream container ready for the freezer.

We had to beat and beat until the cream, condensed milk and milk became thick.

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My name is Shannon and I live in the 1900 s. I so do not want to go to school today. Ms Black is so mean. She gave me the strap for going home from class but I had been told to come home to do my chores. I have to pump water for the bath.This is not fair. Mum made me pump fresh water for her turn but I can t blame her because she is sixth one in the bath. If I do not eat my tea then I have it for breakfast COLD and I mean cold.

My name is Terian and I live in 1904.

Yesterday I got hit with the strap because I got a word wrong. After school I had to pump water from the ground to put in the bath. Dad went first and then Maitland and then me, Mum went last. I had to go to the toilet -I didn t like the long drop as it smelt. I didn t like my bed either because it was bumpy.

I ve stepped into the 1900 s and my mum told me to catch the tram. While I was running an old woman asked if I wanted tea. She told me that if I didn teat my tea, I would have it for breakfast - cold! All day long we scrubbed and scrubbed until it was night time.

By Philippa

My name is Kate and I live in the 1900 s. I am going to tell you about school today.

Miss Black rang the bell. I sat at my desk.

No smiling said Miss Black. We stood with our hands by our sides to sing God of nations I wrote my sums with chalk on my slate board. I got them all correct.

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I couldn t believe it - on my first day of school I got the strap. The teacher is very mean. On my way home I had to pump water out of the ground and it was so heavy!! That night Mum had to cook dinner on the coalrange. I didn t want my dinner that night so I had to have it for breakfast cold. In the middle of the night I needed to go to the toilet and it was a long drop, it was freezing outside. I have to wear the same clothes for a week. By Samantha At school today I got the strap because I got a spelling word wrong. Last night I had no tea so in the morning I had to have it cold. It was so yuck. At night I had a bath and I was last child in the bath. Then Mum went in. I washed my clothes yesterday for the first time by myself. I was so shaky.

I did not like it. By Claudia

Year 3 Step Back in Time When its bathtime the man goes first ,then my two sisters and then mother.That means I m fourth and the water is cold by then.One day I didn t have my tea so I had it cold for breakfast. I went to school and I did a spelling mistake and got hit by the strap. I have to wear the same clothes for a week. I often go to the movies to mainly watch Tom and Jerry. By Bre-Anne

I feel sad in the 1900 s because at school I get the strap lots. I have to do my times tables. One time I sneaked into the bath first and I got into big trouble. I was only allowed to wash my clothes once in two weeks. I had to sleep on the hard floor because Mr Gray was in my bed, sleeping on my feather mattress. I was mad!

By Kimberley

I live in the 1900 s and I am sick of it. I have to scrub the table, stoke the coal range, and my least favourite: Ironing! We get around by walking, horse and cart and pennyfarthings. School is no fun! No smiling, making mistakes or turning and looking around. But now I m off to jump into my bed, which is bumpy, lumpy because its a blanket sewn together with feathers inside and its smelly too because I share it with my brother!

By Lauren

My name is Alex and I live in the 1900 s. I was crying when I got the strap at school because It hurt. I pump the water out of the ground.

My Dad is first in the bath, my brother second, me third and Mum fourth.We bathe once a week. The water is cold, when mum gets in.

By Alex

I feel sad because I live in the 1900s. I hated that day when I had to stay home and do jobs and I tried to run away. Why did I have to go to school again because I always get the strap. After school I went to clean out the mud house and I found a dead bird lying on the table. I hated staying in the mud house for a week with dirty clothes.

By Phoebe

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This is Julie the chef.

She became a chef because she loves food.

Julie works in the cafe with a team of 7 other people.

Wendy McPhail is Miss Wysocki's personal assistant. She is also the enrolments registrar for St Margarets College.

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This is a photo of us with Joanne Isles.

She is a science technician. To qualify for her job Mrs Isles had to study to get a Certificate of Science.

Wendy enjoys her job because she likes meeting new students and their parents.

She works Monday to Friday from 8am to 4pm.

Meet Alison Seeney.

She's the school nurse.

She comes from the Isle of Wight in England. Alison loves helping the girls to get better.

Meet Nyomi Pollock. Nyomi works in the office. She is the office manager.

Wendy and Nyomi work together and share an office. The best bit about her job is getting to meet heaps of people.

Nyomi works 5 days a week from 8am to 4pm.

Miss Wysocki and Mrs Wyeth are her bosses.

She says they treat her wonderfully.

I'm Sarah Turner.

I work i? the development office promoting and selling St Margaret's College. I organise fund-raising events, create advertisements for the newspaper and take photographs of events so that people can see what a wonderful place St Margaret's is.

Mr Beckman has worked at St Margaret's for 9 years.

He works 5 days a week from 7 .30am to 4.30pm. His boss is Miss Wysocki.

Introducing Mr Ken Beckman.

He is the school bursar. The bursar's job is to look after the school's money. He also looks after the school

This is Mr Badger.

He is the school caretaker.

He likes his job becausehe gets to be outside in the fresh

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Dolphin Encounter by Isabella Teixera

A WHALEOFAN EXPERIENCE IN

We went to a place where Dusky dolphins live When we arrived, do you know what we saw?

Dolphins jumping backwards and forwards, Everyone taking pictures.

The men said we are off to see where seals live.

On the way people were getting sick.

When we got there we could see lots of cute seals.

Some swimming Some fighting Some sleeping.

The Albatross by Madeleine Baird

Dolphins by Leah Newbigging

Trains by Emily Street

Deep down in the dark blue sea, A pod of dolphins come floating by, Gracefully skimming the water, Their powerful tails splashing behind them.

The water trickles over the dolphins slippery back.

Little dolphins prance round, Squeaking to each other. Soaring along, Suddenly a dolphin jumps, Glittering in the sunlight, Then back down into the cool ocean again.

The dolphins sounds echo through the murky water.

It would be fun to ride a dolphin.

On its soft glistening back.

Trains are fun and alive, They move faster than a cheetah.

People talking about the adventures we will have.

Children going up and down visiting friends.

The adults are being silly They should be examples to us.

Everyone is laughing and talking.

Some of us are nervous about leaving our families behind.

Tiredness is filling the air.

Towns and cities are passed on the way, Even rivers and even other trains.

Going under tunnels was what I liked best.

I counted them and so did others.

We had a worksheet to complete about the ride.

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I stare at the 6 a.m sunlight, Blood red, like it has been stained with wine.

It is time, My feathers ruffle in the morning breeze, I run along, wibble wobble.

When running I am as graceful as a hippo My wings begin to beat, slowly at first then faster I m off!

I look at the aeons of sapphire blue sea.

For a moment, I am one with the world, I see a pod of dolphins below me, grey as rocks Their joyful clicks and whistles are all I hear.

To my right I see the snow capped Kaikoura ranges, To my left vast ocean speckled with sunlight.

I fly with great grace.

Every beat of my wings pushing me further, As my snowy white wings beat, I spy a boat, A delicatessen if you will, I dive headfirst, Dropping at 90 kph. I stop.

I spy my target to swoop upon.

I swoop, I catch, I go down easily.

I spy another to dive upon, I dive.

Big mistake, I get caught in a net, I know I will die, And so as I look at the setting sun, I realise there may not be another day for me But there will for the Albatross.

Glistening Dolphin by Lily Cain Floating under the sea As fast as a rocket.

A dolphin comes out to play Sleek, clever, slippery, sparkling When the tide comes in she is stranded.

Help is on the way !

Now she is safe back under the water.

The next day a baby is born, He learns how to jump, glide, flip Now he lives in Kaikoura.

So everyone can see him Each and every day.

Camp KAIK0URA2004 by Year5 byKaikoura Rebekah Kim Kaikoura Kaikoura Kaikoura Kaikoura made everyone happy and joyful We saw dolphins and splashing seals.

Fish swimming, Albatross and seagulls flying.

I watch everywhere, but no whales.

But a sad thing is my Mother and Father are not here.

They are in Korea My hope is for my Mother and Father to live in New Zealand I liked the Kaikoura camp It is my favourite camp.

Dolphin Encounter by Sophie Cocks Dolphins playing happily with their family.

Shimmering in the beautiful sunlight Glistening under the deep dark blue water.

Waves dashing against each other Making white frothy waves.

Underneath all of this water Out pops a dolphin jumping happily beside the boat The people take photos of it.

Suddenly it all stopped, Swooping down comes a great big Albatross.

Scaring all of the little birds He gobbles all the food.

Dolphins and the lazy Seal

by Katherine Pearse Dolphins jumping through the water Like Jack- in-the- Box toys.

Seeing them jump through the water Their skin shimmering in the sun.

You look at them and you think they are trying to say something. Like, Come on and join in our game.

Look at the rock A lazy sleeping Seal is dozing in the sun.

Camp at Kaikoura

by Cara Askew

The Sea Creatures

by Samantha Strongman The quiet sea creatures creep up to our boat, .

We are chatting away to our tour guide Sue. Then out of no -where we see that shimmering smooth Dusky dolphin.

That makes us have smiles on our faces, Once its night they hear their mothers call.

They re loud and quiet Big and small So I say good-bye .

Once and for all. Swooping down comes a great big Albatross.

Scaring all of the little birds He gobbles all the food. My adventure.

It was a rough train ride.

Very steep stairs and tiny beds at Fyffe house.

At the seal colony a seal sat lonely on a rock.

Seagulls flew everywhere near the cabins.

Early in the morning the sun rose over the sea.

Giant whale pots at the museum.

At the concert there was lots of laughter.

Happy smiling children everywhere.

I learnt great things on camp.

Dolphin by Diana Chen Shimmering in the gold sunlight Glides through the deep blue sea, Diving in and out to get fresh air.

Gracefully calling to his fellow family.

The dolphin splashes in the sea and dives.

Back into the deep blue sea.

He plays around and around, Until his day is finally over.

The dolphin waits for his next adventure, He waves good-bye.

Into the golden sunset he glides.

Back home to his kind graceful family.

As our graceful dolphin sleeps He wanders what his next journey brings.

A Boiling Holiday

by Calista Fung Rushing at high speed nearly there, The sunshine splays across my face.

Stumbling down the steps, into Kaikoura.

Hot and tired, smiling faces surround me.

The waves roll after one another with foam on the edge of the silvery material.

Clip clop, we make our way to the stones.

Sliding, slipping down the stone hill.

Laughing, squealing, happiness.

Our sore feet trudging on reluctantly.

A picture at the Garden of Memories, Boiling hot.

Dolphin Encounter, early morning.

A Dusky dolphin appears for a second, Then submerges again.

Fyffe house, pink and grey, strong wood, shady.

This is a holiday called Camp.

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At St Margaret's in the primary school I have learnt more than I ever imagined. When I go into Year 7, it will be a new experience and new experiences are always fun. In Years 1 and 2 I learnt what school was about, and my adding and subtracting in maths. In Years 3 and 4 I learnt what a real St Margaret's girl is like. The older students are role models for the younger girls. St Margaret's girls behave well by not being silly on outings. In Years 5 and 6 I learnt my times table and lots of academic things such as spelling and reading to get information.

St Margaret's is a positive place for learning. Paris Frost

When I started at St Margaret's in the primary department I was an anxious caterpillar but now as I move on to the intermediate I can fly like a butterfly because I have nothing to worry about. The best part for me is being cared for by staff and the other girl. Brittany Tyson

When I came to St Margaret's I felt scared because it was a new place. Nicole helped me. She showed me around the school. I thought the school was cool because there were lots of big girls to help me.

It was a fun place and there are lots of great people. I changed into a sporty girl at St Margaret's. Kerry Thomson When I came to St Margaret's I was lonely because I had no friends but now I do have lots of friends. We play soccer and netball at morning tea and lunch. At St Margaret's you can get on with your work better because everyone is quiet. At St Margaret's I learnt I was good at soccer. I ve never played soccer before. People look after you at St Margaret's. Olivia Agar I started at St Margaret's in Year 1.The teacher was really nice and supported you.

Mrs Steward was my first teacher. All the students care for each other. Really good physical activities to do. Great friends helping you out. At St Margaret's you make lots of friends. Really good sports to choose from. Exciting events happening throughout the year. This year has gone really fast School has up and downs, my time at school has had mostly ups. Nicole Cousins

When I started St Margaret's I was a shrinking violet but I grew up making and breaking friends. Learning and forgetting math equations I learnt how to be myself and found the power to make friends. On my journey I was watered and emerged into a raging lily. You think that school is hard, but with friends by your side time flies. I found it hard to make friends but now I ve got bundles of friends, big and small, young and old. Georgina Limmer

Year 6

When I came to St Margaret s everything was a novelty. I started in January 2004. I can remember my interview with Miss Wysocki. That was a funny day. I sang for Miss Wysocki. She applauded me. I was very happy. I cant forget my interview day. Soon I will go to Year 7. It feels like a new start. Annie Lee School.

Nervous, anxious, Growing, playing, earning, Making heaps of new friends, Happy.

Ashleigh Kumar

When I started St Margaret s in Year 1 I had Mrs Fisher. We always played games and had lots of fun. The next year I had Mrs Oughton, I can t remember much about Mrs Oughton except the reading books and handwriting. The next year I had Mrs Callaghan. I can remember doing Morningside and having lots of exciting moments. With Mrs Morrison we always did crocodile maths which was very fun. Year 5 with Mrs Lean and we always played lots of games and did lots of baking. Now I have Mrs Sheldon and this year has been lots of fun. I have to leave the primary school now so its bye bye primary and hello intermediate.

Renee Stewart

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On my first day at St Margaret's, my buddy was Charlotte.

Other people started with me. Those people Ashleigh and Georgia. My best memory of the primary school was when Ashleigh and I played Boo! Jump with Scardeyness after school. I learnt how to make new friends at St Margaret's. I am going to miss the primary school, but I am also looking forward to going into the intermediate. Annalise Haywood

Starting at St Margaret's in Year 5 is hard because you try and try again to fit in. Copying others worked for a while until people began to get angry.

Hoping and hoping I had some new friends and then along came one girl.

Opportunities flowed through my head as we became friends that never do end.

Over two years I learnt new things about my friends, school and me. St Margaret's keeps me standing tall. Laughter and learning kept coming in. I don t want to leave not any more. Joanna Duncan

I can remember being in Mrs Morrison s class and doing crocodile maths. She made maths learning fun. We had a monster sleepover at school too. We played monster spelling.In Mrs Doubles room I loved art. I made a mermaid mirror. It was a really fun thing to do.Courtney was my best friend at school. She s just good to talk to.

Cordelia Daley

My first day at St Margaret's was lonely with uncomfortable ways, but on the second day I made great friends. In Year 5 I still remember being across the table and Paris got really annoyed at me, it was so funny. When I was in Year 6 I was just singing in my head and with out realising I was singing out loud. I was so embarrassed. I had trouble at my old school with my subjects, but St Margaret's has helped me heaps and that is great. All the teachers are really nice here.

Here there are no bullies. I feel safe.I will miss all the fun and the Primary School Sarah Fearey

The best part about St Margaret s was when I started here because I made new friends. My teacher was Mrs Stuart. We played games every day and I learned the alphabet and numbers. My favourite teacher was Mrs Morrison because she liked animals and teaching Maths. Mrs Sheldon likes to do art and tells us how to think. In the primary school the classes are close together and you are close to your old teachers. Laura Tomlinson

When I started at St Margaret's in Year 2, I wasn t the bravest I could be, I wasn t as as happy as possible and I wasn t very sure of myself. But now years later, I am leaving the primary school almost as brave as a tiger, happy as a bird flying free, sure as an eagle in a tree, and a fresh new individual cared for and moulded by the St Margaret's community. Charlotte Jackson

When I started in Year 4 at St Margaret's I was a mouse and as the years went on I became more brave and colourful and I started getting more like a cat chasing the the little mice out of the hole to become like me. Peeping out of her tiny hole looking for friends and the courage to speak up, look and laugh out loud when somebody tells a joke.

Alice Fairley When I first came to St Margaret's I was quite shy and afraid to talk to new people. Now I am more confident and not afraid to talk to new people. St Margaret's gave me the opportunity to be myself and show what I am good at, such as music, writing and maths. When I was in Year 3 I went to Mrs Morrison s class for Crocodile Maths and it was awesome because Mrs Morrison made maths heaps more fun. Kimberley Mackay Wallace

Started at St Margaret's 2003, Year 5. The year went so quickly. My class was really friendly and I made friends fast. At St Margaret's people know how to have fun. Role models are always good.

Georgina is to look at for sense of humour. An opportunity is always there. Respect is always there. Enjoyable days are a promise. The last year in primary school is a hit. School has been awesome with teachers. Maddy Crowe

I think St Margaret's is a cool school because it is a girls only school and there are great teachers. In Mrs Sheldon's class I learnt that you don t need to sweat the small stuff, that's what Mrs Sheldon says.

You just need to try your best. I think the teachers are cool because they support you and don t put you down. One of the best memories for me is when I got runner up in the Myers Cup final in Year 5.

Courtney Chamberlain

When I came here I was scared. But it wasn ta normal scared. It was a scared that I had no friends except for Charlotte Jackson. She showed me things, people, and the way back to the boarding house. But now I am more confident. Thanks to Mrs Sheldon, the Year 6 teacher, Alison the Nurse and Mrs Morrow the matron and Mrs Armstrong the part time matron and I musn t forget Lynne the weekend matron.This school has made me realise that school is not all bad and it is easier to make friends. Life isn tall bad and that there is more to life than having hard times.

Catherine Croft

When I came to St Margaret's I was a little shy. I didn t know anyone but there was a strange thing, everyone didn t care that I didn t know anyone, they just wanted to be friends. Now I m so happy I can t believe it. At St Margaret's I ve developed so socially that I m doing something with my friends almost every weekend. Aimee Kenworthy

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Mini Olympics Dastardly Darts Individual Event Mini Olympics - Team from Finland

Middle School Mini Olympics - Indian Team Country presentation

Torch Bearer - Alice Harris

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Mini Olympics - Spanish Team presentation

Mini Olympics - "Suck it Up" Team Event

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Back Row:

Sue Park, Maximiliane Diesenberg, Olivia Wyatt, Megan Vincent, Emma Leavey, Yoona Lee Middle Row: Mrs Rae Fraser, Emma Askey, Chelsea Robinson.

Bethanie Walton, Alice Williams, RoseBalderston Front Row: Melissa McGuinn, Liberty Parsons, Julia Noh, Dylan Dunne, Jessica Greene, Josephine Gallagher, Absent: Madison Edilson

BMA Back Row:

Stephanie Henderson, Annie Lin, Lucinda Dewhirst, Hannah Lee, Ashleigh Johnson, JessicaAgar, Nicole Ruddiman Middle Row: Claire Ruddenklau, Emily Wright, Monica Kenworthy, Amy Green. Zoe McCoy, Amanda-Jane Wake/in Front Row: Amanda Howes, Jessica Gibson, PenelopeHawker, Jessica Chamberlain, Laura-Beth Feary, Chloe Crowe, Genevieve Du Val Absent: Nicole Wheeler

Back Row:

Aimee Mills, Livia-Kale Pearce,Emilie Simpson, Kristie Benyon, Sorcha Peren, Melissa Chester Middle Row: Mrs Shirley Smith, Danielle Buckley, Tessa Waddell, Emma Champ, Emily O'Brien, Jessica Benton Front Row: Emilie Batt, Jessica McConnell, Alexandra Bond, Brooke Bishop, Emma Silva, Holly Caird

Winners Canterbury Literature Quiz Back: Shanelle Shields, Alice Dunn Front: Emma Price, Jessica Chamberlain

SOL Alexandra Valks, Harriet Campbell, Laura Clemence, Eliza Sim, Shanelle Shields, Katie Vilsback, Emma Robson Middle Row: Mrs Sue Oliver, Hannah Anderson, Annabella Harlor, Gabriella Finnis, Anna Bremner, Michelle Ho, Alice Dunn, Fern Douglas, Tegan Timperley.

Front Row: Emma Price, Alice harris, Amelia Dalman, Samantha Murphy, Virginia Orange, Lauren Smith, Melanie Smith Back Row:

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Middle SchoolPrize List Subject Prizes Year7 Jessica Benton Brooke Bishop Rose Balderston Holly Caird Emma Champ Melissa Chester

Progress in Technology Progress in Integrated Studies Achievement in Science Achievement in Art Progress in Science Achievement in Mathematics & Technology Maximiliane Diesenberg Achievement in Dance Madison Edilson Progress in Art and Integrated Studies Yoona Lee Achievement in Music

Jessica McConnell Julia Noh Sue Park Livia -Kate Pearce Sorcha Peren

Emilie Simpson

Alice Williams Olivia Wyatt

Achievement in Drama Progress in Physical Education and Health Progress in Mathematics Contribution to Religious Education Progress in Drama and Dance Chelsea Robinson Achievement in Integrated Studies and Progress in Music Achievement in Integrated Studies, Physical Education, Health and Contribution to Maori Contribution to Religious Education Contribution to Maori

Year8 Hannah Anderson Harriet Campbell Chloe Crowe Alice Dunn Laura-Beth Feary Jessica Gibson

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Achievement in Dance and Technology Achievement in Integrated Studies Progress in Dance Achievement in Science Progress in Music and Integrated Studies Progress in Physical Education and Health

Middle School Prize List

Alice Harris Stephanie Henderson Annabella Harlor Annie Lin Zoe Mc Coy Nicole Ruddiman Melanie Smith Amanda-Jane Wakelin

Nicole Wheeler Alexandra Valks Katie Vilsbaek

Achievement in Drama Achievement in Music Contribution to Religious Education Progress in Mathematics Achievement in Integrated Studies and Progress in Art Achievement in Mathematics Progress in Science Contribution to Religious Education and Progress in Drama Progress in Technology Progress in Integrated Studies Achievement in Art

Year9 Anna Brankin Hannah Brown

Caitlin Craigie Molly Ferguson Jessica Fibbes Bridget Hazledine Johanna King Jennifer Lee Amelia McKay Georgia McMeeking Isla McNeice Anna Marshall Rebekah Masterton

Catie Murray Muan On-Sri Annelise Oorschot Petrea Parkhill Sarah Pratt Zoe Redwood Rina Soetanto Rosa Thomas

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

Kaitlyn Tyson Georgia Wilcox

Progress in Chinese Progress in Integrated Studies

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

Emma Champ Nicole Ruddiman Emily Wright

Athletics 11 years Sorcha Peren 12 years Emilie Simpson Alice Dunn 13 years Sarah Gunn Under 14 Cross Country Year 7 and 8 Laura-Beth Feary Under 14 Sarah Gunn Sports Participant of the Year Year 7 and 8 Emilie Batt Sportsmanship Award Year 7 and 8 Emilie Simpson Sportsmanship Award Year 9 Pippa Hayward

Boarding Awards Wilson Cup for Best Boarder in Year 7 and 8 - Alice Harris Miller Prize for Best Boarder in Y9 - Thitikarn Tangthanasup

Academic Awards Ballantyne Essay Cup (Y7 and 8) - Nicole Wheeler Watson Girls Cup for Outstanding Achievement in Writing (Y9) - Johanna King Toomer 1rophy for Public Speaking - Bridget Hazledine Science Fair Cup for Best Science Fair Investigation Jessica Chamberlain Environmental Award - Harriet Campbell Friendship Cup Y7 and 8 - Zoe McCoy Best All Round Year 7 and 8 - St Margaret's Junior Cup Alice Dunn Best All Round Year 9 - Hannah Brown

AustralasianSchoolsWriting Competition High Distinction Rose Balderston Distinction Alice Dunn Madison Edilson Calista Fung Jessica Green Emma Learey Kimberley MacKay-Wallace Chelsea Robinson Credit Hannah Anderson Madeline Baird Alexandra Bond Harriet Campbell Melissa Chester Amelia Dalman Lucy Dewhirst Genevieve Du Val Zoe McCoy Julia Noh Claire Ruddenklau

Yr.or 7 9iot£chnclogy

Year 7 Biotechnology

Lucky to beAlive On 16th of July 2002, Robert Bogucki left Broome.

He was a thirty three year old American tourist, touring Australia, looking for adventure.

On August 7th, searchers had a lucky find.

They had found his backpack, filled with food, lying next to his bicycle. He had been reported missing, and searchers immediately started looking in the Great Sandy Desert.

They didn't think they'd find him alive. The Great Sandy Desert was hot, dry, and a huge area of land to search. Even though it was late winter, nothing could survive the heat for long.

An American team joined the search, now with almost no hope of finding the tourist alive. Forty two days after he had gone missing, Bogucki was found by the dogs from the American team.

He told rescuers that he had lived off grass, roots, and berries, and when he was lucky he found a pool of muddy water.

Found more than 400 kilometres away from Broome, he had walked just a fraction of the Great Sandy Desert.

Sand storms, starvation, and thirst were just some of the things the thirty three year old experienced. He also told the rescuers that he knew people were looking for him, because he had seen helicopters fly past and heard voices calling, but he had been too weak to wave or shout.

One of the Australian searchers said he would have been found earlier, if he had been wearing different clothes.

Ripped and torn, Robert Bogucki's clothing was unfortunately a similar colour to the earthy shade of the dry desert sand.

Rescuers were pleased to be told by Bogucki's friends that he was pretty much back to normal, having told them, "It's not a holiday I'd like to remember, but its going to be hard to forget!"

RoseBalderston, High Distinction Australian Writing Competition Report Writing

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AustralasianSchools'English Competition 270 of our students from Year 5 - 13 took part in this very popular competition which includes Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific region.

We are particularly pleased with our results overall. In seven of the nine age groups we participated in, our girls scored above and, on several items, significantly above the country's national averages. Literacy and factual reading, use of language and spelling are skills we have scored highly in! And so we are proud to congratulate our successful students. 81 girls who achieved Credit received certificates from their classroom teachers. Other certificates were presented at Assembly. Congratulations to:

Results Years5 to 8 High Distinction Melissa Chester Distinction Madeleine Baird Alice Dunn Kimberley MacKay-Wallace Emma Price

Rose Balderston Emma Learey Katherine Pearse Chelsea Robinson

Credit Emma Askew Harriet Campbell Fern Douglas Alice Fairley Jessica Greene Charlotte Jackson Livia-Kate Pearce Emilie Simpson

Alexandra Bond Amelia Dalman Joanna Duncan Calista Fung Annabella Harlor Zoe McCoy Claire Ruddenklau Megan Vincent

Year 9 Year 10

Year 11 Year 12 Year 9

Anna Brankin High Distinction Zoe Deans High Distinction Brynlea Collin High Distinction Lucy Macfarlane High Distinction Samantha Walker High Distinction Elizabeth Dawe High Distinction Brooke Mellsop High Distinction Hannah Brown Distinction Belinda Ferguson Distinction Emma Gardiner Distinction Johanna King Distinction

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Year 13

Catriona Murray Ottlie Smith Emma Symon Katherine Todd Alexandra Warren Georgina Archibald Charlotte Bell Louise Brazier Rebecca Gates Morag McDonald Rosemarie Christie Olivia Faull Georgina Gaunt Bronwyn Hanger Michelle Hann Courtney Hobson Rosemary Holliday Jennifer Howes Monica Johnson Olivia Marlow Sarah Masterton Tessa Page Rosemary Read Gina Scandrett Joanna Chen-Green Jennifer Rees Hannah Simpson Nicola Green Nicola Robson Lauren Smith

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AustralasianSchools' MathematicsAssessment Years5-8 Distinction Brooke Bishop Alice Dunn Megan Vincent Credit Cara Askew Dylan Dunn Charlotte Jackson Zoe McCoy

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Melissa Chester Chelsea Robinson

Joanna Duncan Stephanie Henderson Hannah Lee Kimberley MacKay-Wallace

Middle School Competition Results

Julia Noh Nicole Ruddiman Emilie Simpson

Emma Price Shanelle Shields

AustralianMathematics CompetitionWestpacAwards We congratulate the following students on their achievements: Distinction: Melissa Chester Chelsea Robinson Credit: Hannah Anderson Jessica Benton Maximiliane Diesenberg Gabriella Finnis Monica Kenworthy Zoe McCoy Emma Price Shanelle Shields Amanda-Jane Wakelin

Alice Dunn Megan Vincent Emma Askew Harriet Campbell Dylan Dunn Annabella Harlor Hann<1h Lee Sue Park Nicole Ruddiman Melanie Smith Nicole Wheeler

Universityof Otago Mathematical Problem Challenge2004 Years 7 and 8 Excellence: Melissa Chester Jessica Gibson Nicole Ruddiman Merit Harriet Campbell Emma Champ Amanda Howes Zoe McCoy Emma Price Shanelle Shields Emilie Simpson Katie Vilsbaek

Alice Dunn Chelsea Robinson Megan Vincent Rose Balderston Stephanie Henderson Hannah Lee Julia Noh Emma Robson Emma Silva Alexandra Valks

AustralianScience Competition Years 5-8 Distinction: Hannah Anderson Melissa Chester Charlotte Jackson Credit: Harriet Campbell Fern Douglas Maximiliane Diesenberg Annabella Harlor Zoe McCoy Chelsea Robinson Emilie Simpson Katie Vilsbaek

Rose Balderston Alice Dunn Katherine Pearse Madison Crowe Joanna Duncan Dylan Dunn Jessica McConnell Sue Park Claire Ruddenklau Melanie Smith Megan Vincent Left: Hannah Brown - Best All Round Yr 9 Student Right: Alice Dunn - Best All Round Yrs 7&8 Student

Swimming Awards for2004

Middle School Sports

8 Years Olivia Williamson - 25yd Breaststroke Champion Morrison Cup Runner Up Champion 8 yrs Samantha Strongman - 25 Yd Freestyle, 25 Yd Backstroke Gibbons Cup 8 yr Champion

Middle School Olympics The mini Olympics was an event that we would never forget.

There were six events. Everyone was competitive on the day, hoping to win a gold.

The medals were made out of gold, silver and bronze coloured cardboard simulating the real Olympics.

This was a fun way of learning about the Olympic Games.

9 Yrs Sarah Feary - SMC Swimming Cup 9 Yrs Runner Up Kerry Thomson - 25 Yd Primary Butterfly, 25yd Freestyle 25yd Backstroke - 25yd Backstroke, Primary Open SOyd Freestyle Dr Weston Cup, World Gym Cup Champion 9 Years, Primary Open Dive and the Holdgate cup for most points in Yr4 to 8 dive

Alice Williams

In silence the Year 7 and 8 classes watched a lone figure, Alice Harris, run around the Gym holding the Olympic torch.

There was a cheer and with a cacophony of sounds and the taking of the oath the Games began.

Emma Learey

Each team paraded into the gym, with their flags flying high. A range of colours lined up, friends in different teams giving 'We're going to beat you' smiles.

Athletic Champions Y7&8 Lifesaving Back Row: Front Row:

Katherine Borowczyk, Emma Robson, Katie Vilsbaek, Nicole Ruddiman Laura-Beth Feary,Alice Dunn, Chloe Crowe, Amy Green, Anna Bremner

A member of each country went up to say an oath.

Everyone watched as a rainbow of colour recited the same words. The St Margaret's 2004 mini-Olympics had begun!

RoseBalderston

At the mini-Olympics each country had to do an interesting presentation about their country in costume. After we had all done that we went in to the gym to start the games in which we all participated. Everyone was cheering for their country and in the end Spain won.

Emma Askew

Y7&8 Basketball Back Row: Emma Robson, Annie Lin Middle Row: Tegan Timperley Harriet Campbell, Nicole Ruddiman, Anna Bremner Front Row: Olivia Agar, Virginia Orange, Claire Ruddenklau, Amanda-Jane Wake/in, Lauren Smith

In 'Shoot the Chickens' Each member had ten shots at sending the chicken through a netball hoop. This was my favourite event!

Bandy Balloons Each player was timed around an obstacle course with a balloon between their legs, in Bandy Balloons. It was difficult at first but soon heaps of fun.

Super Skittles - Team Event Each team member had a turn at knocking the skittles over. It was certainly hard work setting up all the skittles again.

Other exciting games were 'Suck It Up', 'Dastardly Darts' and 'Jolly Javelin'.

7 Years Champions: Philippa Cross and Alexandra Leck Runner Up: Kimberley Wood 8 Years Champion: Phoebe Steele Runner Up : Isabella Forbes 9 Years Champion: Michele Giblot-Ducray Runner Up: Charlotte Hemens 10 Years Champion: Renee Stewart Runner Up: Sophie Cocks 11 Years Champion: Sorcha Peren Runner Up: Julia Noh 12 years Champion: Emilie Simpson Runner Up: Nicole Ruddiman 13 Years Champion: Alice Dunn Runner Up: Zoe Mc Coy

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Y7&8 Netball lNT A Ashleigh Johnson, Eliza Sim, Amy Green Emma Silva, Michelle Ho, /\nnabclla Harlor, Zoe McCoy

Back Row: Front Row:

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Y7&8 Netball /NT C Charlotte Bradshaw, Tegan Timperley, Emily Wright, Emilie Simpson, Aimee Mills, Claire Washington Jessica McConnell, Brooke Bishop, Amelia Dalman, Jessica Benton, Alexandra Bond

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Y7&8 Netball lNT B Fem Douglas, Hannah Anderson, Laura Clemence, Munica Kenworthy, tephame Henderson Amanda Howes, Emily O'Brien, Chelsea Robinson, Genevieve Du Val, Laura-Beth Feary

Intennediate Blue Mrs P Double, Georgina Diack, Pippa Hayward, Annabelle Fitzsinw1ts Middle Row: Calista Fung, Deborah Chen-Green, Madeleine Baird, Emily Street Front Row: Lauren Hemens, Helen Vincent, Michele Giblot-Ducray, Charlotte Hemens, Phoebe Steele Back Row:

Back Row: Front Row:

Y7 &8 1buch Red Katie Vilsbaek. Eliza Sim, Ashleigh Johnson. Zoe Mcr:ny Alice Harris, Claire Ruddenklau, Alice Dunn, Yoona Lee, RoseBalderston

Back Row: Front Row:

Y7&8 Touch Black Amanda-Jane Wake/in, Laura Clemence, Nicole Ruddima1t Lauren Smith, Laura-Beth Feary, Emily Wright, Anna Bremner, Emily O'Brien

StMargaret's College CrossCountry Results 2004

Year 8 Boarders

Year 7 and 8

1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th

Laura-Beth Feary Alice Dunn Nicole Ruddiman Emilie Batt Katie Vilsbaek Emilie Simpson

Year 5 and 6

1st Sophie Cocks 2nd Madison Crowe 3rd Cordelia Daley 4th Nicole Cousins 5th Cara Askew 6th Kerry Thomson A team of 24 girls represented the school at the Independent Zone Cross Country held in Hagley Park on Tuesday 18 May. Well done to the following girls who gained places.

Year 5 Girls Results

Sophie Cocks Year 7

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Independent Cross Country Back Row:

Laura-Beth Feary, Alice Dunn, Emilie Simpson, Katie Vilsbaek, Nicole Ruddiman, Claire Ruddendklau, Madison Crowe, Emma Silva Middle Row: Charlotte Jackson, Catherine Croft, Melissa McGuinn, ReneeStewart, Dylan Dunn, Jessica Greene, Emilie Batt Front Row: Katherine Pearse, Lily Cain, Nicole Cousins, Kerry Thomson, Jessica Gibson, Leah Newbigging, Samantha Strongman, Cordelia Daley

Year 8

Teams Event Third place Laura-Beth Feary 9 Nicole Ruddiman 12 Alice Dunn 14 Jessica Gibson 16 Katie Vilsbaek 17 Claire Ruddenklau 31 Congratulations to Laura-Beth Feary and Sophie Cocks on their selection in the Independent Zone team to compete in the Canterbury Primary School Sports Association Cross Country.

Boarding for the Year Eights this year has been incredibly exciting with a new challenge lurking just around the corner every minute of every day.

At the beginning of the year I'm pretty sure all of the Year Eights were on a permanent high. As boarders, all of us befriended each other as soon as we met again, or for the first time. The Year Eight boarders consisted of Lucy, Emily, Ana and Alice, with one Year six, Catherine. In the second term we were joined by a Year Seven girl, Dylan.

After the Easter holidays the whole dorm started to calm down, after we finally found the perfect tutor!

In term three the dorm was full of energy after a relaxing holiday. We were back to five again, after Dylan abandoned us to become one of the day girls. The Year Six and Eights happily reunited, excited and hypo at the same time. The night was filled with exciting holiday stories, chatting and laughing; it was like they hadn't even left each other for the three week holiday.

The meetings with Mrs Morrow were more often now and were based on bedtimes, talking at night and prep. Our bedtime was moved a number of times until we behaved correctly. Our bedtime would not return to normal until we did so.

Soon Mrs Morrow left to have her baby, Madeline-Rose, and we met Mrs Armstrong who had come to fill in for her. It didn't take long to get to know Mrs Armstrong, so we weren't too nervous around her anymore. Before we knew it Term Three had ended and we were met by holidays.

Term Four began with incredible pace, and once again the five boarders met. The middle of the term has come and gone incredibly quickly and in some ways too fast and our tutor had to leave us. We all miss her a lot Staying with friends, driving Morris Minors, crashing Morris Minors, denting Subarus, all part of the Year Eight boarders weekend routine, as well as movies, sport, friendship and food.

In the Year Eight and Six dorm there is ALWAYSsomething to share with each other and we are always there for each other as we get through the tough, the sad, the happy and the crazy times that we have experienced throughout 2004.

Year 7 & 8 girls prepare for their part in 'Sadako'

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CreativeWriting Middle SchoolYear 7FR Dance oftheDolphins The sea bed is silent, The water is still, The waves are not crashing, Whales stop eating krill.

The dolphins arrive now, Silent and sleek.

The little crustaceans Creep out to peek.

Bright silver tuna fish Gather around.

Spiral shelled hermit crabs Squat on the ground.

With cute little clown fish, Sharks and lots more, Amazed at the leaping Dolphins galore.

The sunlight is streaming, It shines down their backs.

In large groups of fifty They leap as one pack.

The show has now ended, Another year passed But fortunately though, It won't be their last.

By Chelsea Robinson, Y?FR

Glentui Year7 and8 Camp Excited whispers and shouts filled the air. This could only mean one thing; the Year 7 and 8s were going to camp. Lollies were shared and people were planning their adventures.

As Glentui came into sight, the girls nearly jumped for joy, anticipating what lay ahead.

After a long struggle when everyone had carried their bags to their rooms and organised their bunks, we were straight into it. The treasure hunt began! Girls were running all over the camp trying to scavenge all the items on the long list.

The next day everyone was up bright and early thanks to Mrs Oliver's wake up call and were having a yummy breakfast in the dining hall, chatting with their friends and some were

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packing their lunches for horse riding at Kowhai Riding School.

Fears were conquered on this trip; everyone went at their own pace and their own ability.

Horses with names like Soda Pop and Paddington quickly made friends with the girls.

Other interesting activities were late night orienteering and the next morning science at the stream. Everyone was jumping around catching all kinds of creatures including massive water spiders.

Then the screaming began; it was Argo time.

As the fun machines splashed through the streams and over mud and stones doing 360 turns everyone was screaming their heads off and getting wet.

Camp was fun and a great way to meet, mix and mingle with all the new girls.

Madison Edilson Y?FR

Glentui Camp Dear Diary Today, groups 1 - 5 went horse riding! It was heaps of fun.

Our teacher had also brought along her favourite toy, her megaphone, and she liked to use it, to everyone's disadvantage!

Also today, we split into teams and tried our hand at orienteering. We definitely got some exercise walking down more than 200 steps then trudging back up them!!

The highlight of this camp for me was probably the abseiling. I went first and was happy to find some delicious red raspberries at the bottom! We also went riding on argoes. I loved going on the wheelies! To finish a great day, we had the camp concerts! There was so much talent in the air, possibly a next Reese Witherspoon ...

Everyone had so much fun at Glentui Camp; I can't wait till next year!!! Roll on, Camp 2005.

Lots of love Chelsea Robinson Y7 FR

to Yugoslavia and all the countries in between. Next I witnessed a stunning display of bright, beaded clothing from Africa.

Finally we were entertained by a champion international highland dancer, Liz Dawe, from our Secondary School, who has even competed in Edinburgh.

After the concert I had a deeper feeling about what it meant to be part of the St Margaret's community.

The Quiz:- On Tuesday lunchtime we big Year 7 and 8s went along to the International Quiz and met up with the Yearl-6s. We were sorted into groups and given questions to work on. There were wonderful prizes, including photo albums and toys. Everyone enjoyed themselves and had a wonderful time. We answered questions about different costumes, food, greetings, landmarks etc. Everyone won something and a great and memorable time was had by one and all.

The Concert:- My stomach was writhing, my ultimate embarrassment had come. I was performing with the rest of my class in the International Concert. With my heart in my boots I walked along to the Chapel to begin waiting, dreading the time when the announcer would say here is Yr ?Fr with their Japanese song "Fist Mountain".

In the meanwhile I enjoyed a variety of dances from around the world, my personal favourite being a Chinese dance which (surprise! surprise!) ended with the girls throwing Chinese lollies into the audience.

Seeping back into my entranced mind came the realisation that I would be performing in a racoon mask in front of the whole school. After my performance was over I thought back to the wonderful items I had seen and wondered at all the talented girls at St Margaret's, regardless of their race and how lucky I was to have witnessed this marvellous concert.

Experiencing the Week with its highs (the parade) and the

lows (my class item!) I developed an appreciation of all the cultural experiences St Margaret's offers and most importantly an International Week which I will never forget.

Emma Learey, Year 7FR

International Week The Parade:- Everyone was restless, all pushing and shoving; the seething masses of St Margaret's College were pouring in to see the International Parade. There was deathly silence as the head of the International Club spoke. After a pleasant interlude the spectacle started with a bang. First came the girls dressed in traditional Asian costume. A wave of colour swept down the aisle. Everyone gasped at the intricate, flowing clothes of the girls. Next came those dressed in European costume.

The outfits were breath taking, ranging from those of Austria

TheMeaning OfCamp Hot milo, friends, groups, team work, challenges, learning in the great outdoors and much more.

What do these things equal?

Glentui Camp.

Unexpected things that happen - fires in the distance, fears, illness, home sickness, new friendships, falling down on steep parts of the nature trail.

Getting to know people for who they really are The part you haven't seen before.

The homesickness that brings teachers, parents and girls together in encouragement.

Cold winds blow that make you want to run inside for the warmth of the indoors.

You learn to respect people over time.

You realise how good your Mum is at cooking, how much your sister makes you laugh and how great your Dad is.

Laughter, chatter, friendship, learning and all the above equal Togetherness.

That is Glentui Camp.

Madison Edilson. Y7FR

Murder Mystery Mr Warren Bruce from the College of Education, came to our school and set the scene for a murder mystery that we had to solve. When we walked into the Science lab, there were blood splatters, the outline of the dead body and different types of evidence set out on the floor. Then we were put into groups of four and we had to draw a section of the crime scene. Mr Bruce gave us a description of the suspects and victim. This description included what they were doing at the time and what they had told the police. Each group had to examine the evidence in their section.

Then we, the budding criminologists, set off to work, going around the lab, testing things to find out whodunnit. We had to test DNA found on a comb in the crime scene and found that this matched the victim's. We used microscopes to identify paint chips. We used our dactyloscopy skills to identify finger prints which were found on cups containing coke. We also tested ink stains found at the crime scene using our chromatography skills. At the end we discussed who was the murderer and what evidence we had to prove that.

Conclusively we all agreed that it was Kendra who had put poison in Felix's coke. We all enjoyed this interesting and exciting murder mystery, a good way to end our Forensic Science unit.

Julia Noh. Y7FR

Seasons Tiny green spears push against the still cold, hard earth Pretty little plants making their way upwards to the sun When they break through

They show their joy in a burst of colour Pink, white, yellow and purple lilies carpet the fields And perfume the air.

Autumn comes, the leaves fall Yellow, gold, brown and orange shades hide the fields Winter lays down a sheet of snow Tiny green spears push against the still cold, hard earth Pretty little plants making their way upwards to the sun When they break through They show their joy in a burst of colour Pink, white, yellow and purple lilies carpet the Fields And perfume the air.

Sue Park, 7FR

AColdNightAtGlentui Cold and black, Bitter and harsh Fresh feeling comes to mind A shiver down my spine The last bit of blue sky to my right The trees swish in the dark Because of the wind Everybody is tucked up in bed Good night everybody, it's time to sleep You would never see such a sight In the busy, noisy city.

Alice Williams, 7FR

Calendula Calenduia, Calendula how sweet you are, All year round your beauty shines, Leaves so soft like baby's skin, Ever lasting colour, yellow and orange, Never ever dull or dreary, Delicate your petals are, like soft fairy wings, Utterly wonderful to the eye, Lovely to behold, Angel kissed.

Bethanie Walton, 7FR

PatriciaRosina Petricco Patricia Rosina Petricco is my maternal grandmother and she is very special to me because she is a role model, kind hearted and is always putting others before herself.

Patricia's parents were Peter and Rosa. Her father was an artist/musician from Naples. Her mother's family ran an icecream business in Rome. Tragically, both her parents had died when she was six years old, her mother in childbirth and father from blood poisoning. She grew up with her four siblings in England. In order of birth they were: Louis, Celia, Veronica and Joseph.

My grandmother has told us all about her frightening war experiences. During World War II in England, Pat was terrified as the bombs would come hurtling down towards her village.

She would hear a loud whistle first and then she knew that danger was ahead. Sometimes she would be in the bomb shelter in the dark, for the whole night. Each morning, the neighbourhood would step outside to see which house had been hit and demolished.

When Patricia grew up she married her true love, Thomas Allen. They had four children, in order of age: Yvette, Thomas, Vincent and Regina. When her husband, Thomas Allen, was in the Navy visiting Australian ports, it was his goal, his life dream, to return there with his family and happily and in the end they did. In 1967 the Allen family emigrated to Australia for two years before deciding to move to New Zealand.

Now Patricia Allen has six grandchildren, who live throughout our country: Joshua, Chelsea, Benjamin, Tory, Samuel and Lauren.

As my grandmother now permanently lives in Christchurch, I can enjoy her company even more, especially when we go and walk my dog together around Victoria Park and such places.

Chelsea Robinson, Y7FR

Shirley At age zero out comes Shirley into the world, loud but merry.

At age seven runs for miles in the soft grass, bare-feet.

At age fifteen into high school, begins to act lady-like.

Starts nursing in Ashburton, those soft locks get my Grandad's attention.

My nana flashes those long eyelashes; Trevor and Shirley love at first sight.

Children one, two, three out into the world, joyful and bright.

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First there is Robert, then there is Mark then the youngest at heart, Sue, pops out.

A few years pass and the family moves to Samoa, then Fiji, Australia, and back home to New Zealand.

Children grow up, Shirley still there hanging on.

The time keeps on passing, children and grandkids alike Now bringing joy to my grandmother's heart Josephine Gallagher, Y?FR

StMargaret's College When I first came to St Margaret's at the start of 2004, I. ............ .

Noticed contented groups of girls walking off to their classes to learn so they could triumph in their lives, Heard the laughter, as everyone got along, part of a busy community, Felt the enthusiastic breeze of welcomes as my buddy took me up to the classroom, Tasted the warm cafe food as classmates passed the hot chips around, Smelt the fresh taste of a new life and better learning with friends around to support me, A year later it still has not altered a bit for me, it's still the conquerer of all schools!

I love being at St. Margaret's!

thundering footsteps. Climbing back into bed, Nancy nervously drifted into an uneasy sleep .

As she entered the kitchen the next morning she ran her fingers along the wall; suddenly her fingers met a slight bump.The wallpaper gave way and underneath Nancy found a key hole! With her heart beating wildly against her ribs she examined this unusual phenomenon. Remembering the old rusty key she had found under her bed a few days ago, Nancy ran to her room and fished the key from the depths of the dust.

Back in the kitchen Nancy excitedly tried the key which fitted perfectly. When the lock clicked, the trap door swung open. Beyond the door was a dark narrow passage way.

Gingerly holding her candle in front, she set off. The passage sloped steeply downwards; water dripped from the low ceiling.

The air became colder and colder as she went. Poor Nancy walked round and round the cold wet passages for what seemed like hours, unable to find the exit.

Just as she was beginning to panic she heard a clock chime midnight. A sudden draught blew out her candle, the thumping sound filled her ears and shrill cold laughter echoed round the stone passage. Nancy felt a shiver run down her spine; she was terrified. After that no one ever saw her again and the source of the mysterious thumping remained unknown, a complete mystery.

Dylan Dunn, Y?FR

Olivia Wyatt, Y?FR

TheDarkNight WhentheClockChimed Midnight The candle light flickered in the draught; Nancy put down her book as she had heard something moving in the kitchen.

She slipped on her nightgown making her way down the stairs.The steps creaked and groaned under her weight; the old grandfather clock chimed midnight as she tip toed down the darkened hall.

The strange thumping sound she heard every night sounded distant and faint; silently she made her way towards the kitchen, struck a match and lit the oil lamp that hung from the low ceiling. Feeble light flooded the room, but there was nothing. Then she heard it, coming from inside the wall; as she pressed her ears close, the thumping grew fainter; it was moving upwards.

Nancy stood there not knowing what to do. Then grabbing the oil lamp she raced back down the hall and up the stairs, straining her ears to try and hear the sound over her own

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The world is on earth, The mountain is in the world, The tree is on the mountain, The leaves are on the tree.

The wind blows through the leaves On this dark, frosty night.

Yoona Lee, Y?FR

TheRescue Everyone heaved and pulled at the gnarled rope, wiping sweat from their brows. These devoted townsfolk were protecting New Zealand's wildlife for years to come. Yes, you have all heard of ; rdi it, a pod of friendly pilot whales which -\,,, ~ "" have migrated here for years. These M magnificent beasts which are such a tourist attraction for us were beached. ,# Yes, one morning the babies of Stewart Island were woken by a pitiful low moaning sound and started simultaneously crying.

One surprised parent said, "My honey was crying - she seemed to connect to the whales' plight."

The babies woke their parents with their wails. The parents in turn woke the elderly. And in a matter of minutes the whole of Stewart Island was buzzing with the news. A meeting was called in the village hall. People brought buckets and cloths, unknowing of the two day saga ahead which they faced.

United as one the people of the island ran to the beach.They worked quickly to save the whales. Everyone was puffing, buckets of sweat pounded down their faces, mingling with the salt water they threw over the whales. Finally, just before nightfall, the whole town gave one almighty push to each creature and the whales all swam back to their pod.

As one heroic rescuer described, "We dipped our rugs, our mats and the clothes off our backs in salt water and draped them over these amazing, pitiful mammals."

One group talked to and soothed the whales and they immediately relaxed, while the other dug sand away so the whales would be kept upright.

Everyone joined in. I saw an old lady shovelling away with her grandson's toy spade.

Everyone is agape at how the whales seemed to understand the rescuers as they sang and even read to them. Precautions have taken place to prevent the whales from coming back again.

On a cool night if you walk down to the beach you can still hear the whales' hauntingly beautiful song ........... .

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Emma Learey, Y?FR

Touch Rugby Term 1 and a new touch season. There were enough people for two teams, a mixture of Year 7 and 8.

Every Friday, the teams went down to St Andrew's College to play against Selwyn House, St Andrew's and Rangi Ruru.

Suddenly the term ended and it was time for winter sport. We couldn't wait until Term 4!

The fourth term came, and more Year 7s were willing to play, enough for one team. The Year 8s also had more players, making up three enthusiastic groups of players. Once again the teams would practise on Wednesday: ball skills, teamwork, defensive and attacking play.

When Friday came, the four teams were ready to battle it out against the same teams.

This would never have been possible without the help of Ms McD, and our coaches-Year 7's coaches from Year 11, Hariet, Sophie and Liv and the Year 8 teams' coaches, Mr Gibson, Mr Feary and Mr Bremner. Thank you for your support and dedication!

T7FR Book Reivews in character Showing medals from Mini Olympics

Rosie Balderston and Olivia Wyatt, Y7FR

YourLoving Hands When I think of you night and day, I try to see your face but it does not come.

I haven't seen it in a while and will not see it again for a long time.

The only thing that comes to my mind are your hands.

Going back in time to when I was five or six and there you are, your hands holding mine.

Strong from the things you have lifted and done.

Squeezing me, you would wrap your hand around mine.

Hands smooth from the books your fingertips have slid across.

Reassuring in a way, saying, "I will never let you go."

Strong and firm hands, full of affection and wisdom.

I guess I don't need to see your face to remember you, Your loving memory is enough to last a lifetime.

Kids Literature Quiz Auckland International Competition Jessica Chamberlain, Emma Price, Shanelle Shields, Alice Dunn

Madison Edilson, Y7FR

Year 8 girls proudly display the so~ toys they made in technology

Year 7 Meteorology - Demonstrating weather instruments made in Science

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Middle SchoolYear 7SM Future Problem Solving "Flight Attendants, arm your doors for take off. Please make sure your seat belts are fastened and your tray tables are closed.

Heavy penalties will be issued for anyone who dares to smoke or tamper with the smoke alarms on this plane. Thank you and enjoy your flight!"

Bump!Bump!Bump! "Oh no! We're soaked! Why did this have to happen to us?" We got soaked while sitting in a log!

This was only a fraction of the fun that we had at Rainbow's End, in Auckland.

Well, that was the fun part, now on to the serious part!

We arrived at Henderson Valley Christian Camp just in time for a "Getting to Know You" activity to get to know all the other FPS national teams. Mmmmmmm! Pizza. It was the night of our first day at the camp, and we were having a pizza party for dinner. Just make sure, that next time, they don't order sixty-five pizzas!

The next morning, Louise, Georgie, Miriam and Kimberley, the Year Ten team, and Jessica, Jessica, Emily and Emilie, the Year Seven team, went to separate rooms to complete their booklet, the topic being Media Impact.

"Skylight news, Skylight news, positive news and negative views!" It was Sunday morning, and the last day in Auckland.

We were performing our dramatic presentation, as Artificial Intelligence reporters, and Skylight news reporters, broadcasting news from Mars. The Year Tens on the other hand, chose to amuse everyone with a song and dance performance!

At the prizegiving, we received a fourth place for the booklet and for the dramatic presentation. The Year Ten team got a first in their dramatic presentation. Overall, the FPS Nationals were a great experience!

Emilie Simpson, Emily O'Brien, and Jessica Benton Y7 SM

MyBestFriend.

It was as if I had lost a sister. I had hoped the day would never come, but it did. It changed the way I thought, the way I played, it changed everything.

I lay awake in bed, staring at the bare, cold ceiling thinking about what tomorrow would bring. I actually didn't want tomorrow to come.

Tomorrow came, the day that I was dreading to come. I was as cold and bare as a ceiling. I was about to step into a land of mystery and confusion when I heard a loud shout from

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behind. I turned round, hoping to see my long lost friend, Freya, but instead it was the taxi driver calling us. My heart sank. It sank so low I could feel the ground skimming it. I trudged over to the taxi, clenching my wrist as if I was going to punch someone. I kept my hand in the clenched position all the way to the hotel. The sadness was flowing over me like a hot flush. I ran in to the hotel room, tears rapidly flowing over my hot, flushed face.

Three weeks passed by and I was still feeling the same sadness and agony.

"I WANT HER BACK, I WANT TO GO HOME!" I yelled as mum came up the stairs. Another week passed by and all I had done was cry and shout for Freya; all I could think of was Freya; all I could dream of was Freya; all I did think of was Freya. I still think of her now. She will always be my best friend, until I die.

Frankie Arthur,

Y7SM

I Remember The sun was sinking down behind the islands in the bay, shooting rays of sparkling colour into the sky. The bay was drowned in golden light and then twilight fell over Wanaka camping ground.

I pulled on my wetsuit and sprinted out of the tent, down across the sand, sharp shells pricking my feet like needles. I'd jumped onto the soft mound of lake weed and climbed up into the warped, old tree that hung over the water, trailing its leaves in the lake as if hoping to tempt a rainbow trout to the surface.

I could hear little feet pounding over the sand. Huffing and puffing, Aaron arrived. He wasted no time and grabbed the fraying, knotted rope that hung from the tree, flinging himself into the icy water. Snatching the swinging rope, I followed suit. The surface of the lake rushed up towards me as I plunged onto its depths, icy water forcing the air out of my lungs. I surfaced, gasping for air as Aaron ran shrieking and giggling back up the beach to where Dad was setting up the picnic table and Mum was creating a masterpiece of a salad.

We planked ourselves down, wet and dripping at the table.

Dad hooked the steaks off the barbecue and straight onto our plates. I smeared steak sauce all over mine and sighed happily.

I remember the sand between my toes, in my hair and even in my mouth. It was bliss.

Dad stood up, whipped out the camera and snapped a picture with all of us smiling stupidly and dripping wet.

By Melissa Chester, ?SM

APoem ForYou Your humorous and lovable attitude creates the shiny star within you twinkle out in the moonlight.

Life without you would be dull and grey, like clouds hovering in the sky.

Your soft enjoyable voice is so comforting, Your snug hugs install a beam of life into my day.

My loving thoughts are always concentrated on you.

You are always there for me when I need you, That is why I love you.

By Jessica Benton, Y7SM

TheCanterbury Triathlon Butterflies smothered me as I was about to experience something that would last forever. Blood was streaming through body. I was excited as well as nervous.

"TJke your marks, get set, and GO!" I paused for a second as if I had missed the starting whistle.

I was off swimming at QEll pool in Christchurch. We had to swim S0m, bike 4km and run 1.5km. My legs were paddling as fast as they could and my arms were like washing machines going round. I hit the end of the pool and pulled myself out with all my might. One other person was getting out of the pool with me. Nobody else was around yet. I was 2nd out of the water.

My legs pushed me to make a sprint to my bike. Then I couldn't find my bike. I panicked as I looked, but then if I kept calm it would be a lot easier to find. Ah, there it was. I shoved on my shoes, swooped on my t-shirt and strapped my helmet to my head as fast as I could. Scurrying along, I headed to the exit to ride 4km on my bike.

Now I knew I could keep calmer and relax because all I needed to do was pedal the bike at a pacing speed. I kept changing gears to make myself go faster and to pass the people who had passed me. After 4km of pedalling I definitely had had enough of pedalling and I was ready to go on a fast and speedy run. Once again I headed into the bike area. I parked my bike and started to head out for my run. Wait a second, where was I supposed to go?

Panic haunted my body. I looked everywhere and at first went the wrong way, which wasted a lot of my time. Three minutes gone. What a waste of time, especially as I was going so well. Then I asked for directions and I found my way out to

run 1.5km. Boy I was looking forward to this. I paced myself and then I realised I didn't have very far to go.

I saw little spots of people and I heard my encouraging parents call, "Go Emma!"

I pushed myself and made my strides bigger and longer.

Then when I got to about 100m from the finish line I sprinted my hardest. I reached the finish line and poured half a bottle of water over me and drank the other half.

A few days later I looked on the website and found I had taken 21minutes and 4Sseconds. I had come 21st and I had achieved heaps in this experience. I wish I could have found my bike and known where to go for the run because then I would have taken about 5 minutes off my time. This was an experience to remember forever.

By Emma Silva, Y7 SM

Noeline Hansen Your shining, glossy hair sparkles in the moonlight like your beautiful flickering pearls that you wear around your soft silky neck.

Your gentle shimmering skin blazes in the sunset like the cheery smile you have on your joyful face.

The clothes you wear brighten up the room like a sunny, happy day that makes the flowers grow.

Your personality is like a fire cracker; it is quiet then suddenly hurts into excitement.

Emily O'Brien, ?SM

Grandma Loveliness haunts the room with your presence.

Fumes of your perfume drift up my nose.

Warmth that Grandmas should give roam around your soft heated body.

The softness of your lips touch my check, printing lipstick on my skin.

Happiness springs from your eyes while the corners of your lips rise with joy.

A kind, calm voice speaks to me and my sister, Good bye until we see you again.

Jessica Mc Connell, Y7SM

Fear

StMargaret's One-Day Horse Trial

Silent eeriness filled my ears, echoing inside my already throbbing head. I looked quietly around my dark room, picturing where every object was placed.

Silently, I rolled over towards the window, not wanting to see the dark shapes manoeuvering quietly towards me. Inside my ribs my heart was thumping heavily, my pulse pounded inside my ears, quickening every time oxygen filled my body, making me shake as though I was having an unbelievable seizure.

My sixth sense alerted me that things were not as they should be. I felt someone, or something watching me.

Outside, the trees were leaning over to talk to each other, their leaves spinning and whirling like cotton buds being blown in the wind. The trees' branches were as knobbly as a witch's wrinkled hands, casting a shadow on my blind that looked like two hands groping towards me in the midnight darkness.

I shivered again and again, my body shaking uncontrollably.

CRREEEEEEEK! A sudden flash of light cast a sharp, glowing triangle on my deep saphire blue carpet. Something moved around me, and as fear filled my body, terrified, I slowly rolled over to meet two big, brown eyes staring at me. Silently, I reached out to touch the soft, silky fur of the creature as I finally realiseu what il was.

On the 281h of April 2004 I was up at 6.00am to get my beautiful skewbald pony, Amber, ready for the school One Day horse trial, held at Canterbury Park (Halswell Pony Club grounds).

The weather was cold and damp. I hoped for Amber's sake that it was not going to rain too heavily as Amber does not have shoes and would slip if the ground was too wet.

Fortunately it only drizzled and the ground was not slippery.

When we arrived at the grounds there were people from different schools. I went to the tent to get my back number and schedule. I also had my helmet and Medical Arm Band checked. (This is compulsory for all ODE's) When I got back to the float Mum had Amber tacked up and ready to be warmed up for the first phase of the event, dressage. After warming up, I waited for my number to be called. Amber and I had practised well and we did an excellent test. Our best result yet! We finished in second place.

Next we walked the Cross Country. I was familiar with the jumps as our Pony Club ODE had been at the same grounds a few weeks earlier. I did not think the course would be any problem for Amber. There was a two-hour wait until it was our turn to enter the starting box. I was pleased to hear the starter call, "When you are ready."

We were off, over logs, gates, purple pipes, hay bales and more. We were about to go over the Sth jump when something upset Amber and she decided to have a bucking fit. Fortunately, I stayed on but unfortunately we got eighty faults as Amber shot past the next three jumps and we had to go back to jump them. Luckily, we were not eliminated. We continued on, through the water jump, and over the rest of the jumps without any problems. That's ponies for you, sometimes they can be unpredictable!

We still had the show jumping to complete. Amber and I had a rest and some lunch. Amber enjoyed a long drink of water and munched on hay. It was then time to tack Amber up again and go off to warm up and jump the practice jumps. I had walked the course in the morning, but made a wrong turn over a jump. Although I corrected my course as soon as I could, we had lost momentum and Amber stopped at the next jump.

We turned around, went over the jump and finished the course.

At the end of the day I was happy when I received a 2nd place ribbon for dressage and a 4th place ribbon and a grooming brush for our overall placing. It was a fun day out with friends from school and Pony Club with our ponies.

Emilie Simpson, Y7SM

StMargaret's College Junior Snow Team We left school at 7.00am. The day looked wonderful as we drove two hours up to Porter Heights. Emilie, Ginny, Alice and I got our ski gear on. We went up the T bar to the course which was one kilometre long. We had a practice run to get used to the course. The time went past. Soon we were about to race.

The prize giving was very short and we had to wait so long for it. Our team had won first place and Ginny had won fastest girl. We had a fun brilliant day that we would never forget.

Sorcha Peren, Y?SM

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TheFrightful Kick "That's my boy, your hair is so shiny and brown," I said stroking my golden horse. I slowly reach down his bony leg, ready to give him a tickle under his black strong hoof.

Dirt and other tiny weird bits came flying into the air as the silver metal pick flicked them out.

"See, you're all right," I said softly to keep him calm.

"BANG, KICK, OUCH!" I screamed louder and louder. My eyes were like waterfalls gushing with tears. My mouth was like a volcano oozing out blood.

Teeth went flying into mid air, landing on the grass.

I fell to the ground. I could hear people's voices and footsteps running behind me. I felt the gentle touch of Mum's hand rub against my back.

All I could see was a big wide blank screen in my face. I wriggled my head to try to make it go away.

I found myself in a tight bed with Mum by my side holding my shaky hand. I leaned over to touch Mum's cheek to give her a wake up kiss.

She slowly open her eyes and anxiously looked my way. A huge big smile appeared on her face. She was happy to see that I was alive.

Kristie Benyon, Y?SM

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Middle SchoolYear BOL Down inMyGarden Down in my garden sits a tree, Taller than my house and wider than me.

This giant beauty sits alone, Into my past and present its image is sewn.

But this great landmark is under pressure, The council is more devious than the stormiest weather.

Pulling and pushing every which way The day the tree is gone, is not a good day.

The banks of Cashmere hill wouldn't be the same, This tree is a landmark with glory and fame.

Pinus Radiata is its name To save this big tree is my aim.

The council cannot rip this tree from the ground And if they try I will make a sound.

I may get punished, I may get a fine, But this tree has been growing for a very long time

If you think I am rude, I ask your pardon but don't take away the tree that sits down in my garden.

By Harriet Campbell SOL

Amelia oftheFuture I am a child.

I am all the things of my past.

I have the mysterious soul of my Mum And the caring eyes of my Dad. I am all that I see.

All the colours of the rainbow, The nodding heads of the tall sunflowers And the sunrise that starts the new dawning day.

I am all that I smell.

Freshly baked bread, straight from the oven The breathtaking scent of flowers, Yet deadly, as I sneeze fit to burst.

I am all that I feel.

My cat's soft fur, My Dad's frizzy hair, My cut as it throbs.

I am all of these things A lolly in its wrapper.

You don't know what's inside, Until you dare to open it.

Because I am Amelia of the Future.

Amelia Dalman, SOL

Emma oftheFuture I am a child, I am all the things of my past.

I am my mother's fairy-feet, dancing round the cherry-blossom, And my father's laugh, echoing in the wiud.

I am all that I see, The black cats, lazing in the sunshine.

My room, pink and cream and disorderly.

The white walls of the hallway, And then the peach carpet, as I trip and fall.

I am all that I taste, Warm, thick porridge, on cold winter days, 2-minute noodles, and 3-minute rice, with their indescribable, savoury tang.

The taste of chlorine, making me splutter as I dive into the pool.

I am all that I remember, The tragedy of death, blackening my clothes, and bringing tears to my eyes.

The comedy of many a camp, with skits to remember.

The triumph of achievements, great and small.

I am all that I am, The inner feline, jumping, climbing.

The dresses that are my personality, And the books that are my fuel, my life.

Little mewling kitten, Grow up, be bold.

Become your own cat, Because I am Emma of the future.

Emma Price, SOL

Michelle oftheFuture I am a child I am things of my past I have the midnight black hair of my Mum And the big foot of my Dad I am all I taste The crack that follows down the melon Little pebbles of sandy melon that are beginning to pop Juice that sizzles down my throat I am all I can hear The echoing of the plane passing by Quaking laughter of the ducks The itchy scraping of the art work piece I am all I feel The silky coat of my yappy dog The unfinished sentence that never stops Evil plans to get things from I am an egg getting ready to hatch Once it cracks, I'll be out to see a whole new world Because I'm Michelle of the future.

Michelle Ho, YSOL

Canary Here I sit, In solitary confinement.

Why must I be locked in this cage, With them whistling at me day after day?

Seldom am I taken out, And even then, I cannot fly away.

For they keep their eyes on me, and lock the doors.

I stare at the sparrows and starlings, As they sing to me 'Come away with us, and fly to your hearts content!'

How I wish to go and fly with them, but, alas, Here I sit.

Emma Price, YSOL

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Ginny oftheFuture I am Ginny I am all things of my past I am the spirit of my mother I am the courage of my father

I am all I see Waves crashing against rocks And flames burning in the air

I am all I smell Smoke in my clothes And grandma's food sifting through the air I am all I feel Icy snow sliding down my back And hot milo warming up my body I am a wild animal still trying to find my way Be au e I am me Ginny of the Future Ginny Orange, BOL

I ama Future Woman I am all the things of my past, I am my Mother's far-seeing eyes, I am my Father's strong voice waiting to Be carried away into the wind.

I am all I hear Seagulls crying, squabbling over food, Frothy waves crashing against the old forlorn cliffs, And children screaming, running on soft sand, kicking up tufts as they go.

I am all I see Strong trees swaying in the wind, Surfboards gliding over the deep blue water And Mothers fussing over children with creamy sunscreen.

I am all I Taste The salty tang of the sea hanging on my tastebuds, The vanilla flavour of the ice - cream I had earlier And the rough texture of the gritty sand working away on my teeth.

I am all I Feel A cool breeze floating over me, That warm fuzzy feeling you get when you're excited, And a burning sensation filling up the pores of my skin while a hot sun tans my skin.

I am every one of these things Floating past the now vacant beach Gazing at the still ocean that once was filled with wonder and joy.

I will come back tomorrow, when I've hatched out of my shell.

Fem Douglas, YB OL

Lipstick Isn'tTheOnly Thing Red I had waited for her. Anger and hate boiled inside me like a herd of angry hornets. Pushing out through my mouth, ears, nose, and eyes. I walked those shaky, clenched steps to the eerie hollow looking house.

Something was not right. No lights were on, no greeting at the door followed by apology for not coming, no smell of dinner, just an empty feeling and a crow cackling in the distance. I knew how to deal with this sort of fright. I would venture to my sweet saviour, a gum tree in the back yard.

It would cure me with a wise whisper and branches drooping over a soothing bird's eye view of the lake and bridge that ran in front of it. I went the long way around the grimecollecting cottage, holding the thought close that safety would soon be within my grasp. I think now I went that blood chilling way because of what might be lying in the house. Why did I have this feeling about the house I'd grown up in?

This way around was decorated with cobwebs that could be mistaken for paint. I pushed through the wild and unruly weeds that curled round my legs like slithering pythons. And there stood my noble loyal black barked tree. Worn with years of age and messages. But that was not the first thing I noticed.

Among the normally crystal clear water was a river of red carpet blood. My heart felt like it was beating in my head, a continuous ticking clock. A lipstick red drip was leading to my beloved trees branches, and with horror I saw the misshapen figure of a body pierced on the sweet gum's arms. To complete my petrified state the back door slammed shut.

Annabella Harlor, YBOL

Kids' Literature Quiz.

"It was the best of times, it was the worst of times; it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness; it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity; it was the season of light, it was the season of darkness; it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair; we had everything before us, we had nothing before us; we were all going direct to heaven, we were all going direct the other way."

Where did that come from? If you know the answer- Good for You! You might make it as a candidate in the Kid's Literature quiz!

At the Canterbury competition there was a HUGE data projector at the front, so we could see our scores, which were updated after each category. At half time, the scores were put in order - highest to lowest, and we Year 8s were pleased to see that we were coming second.

After the last answer for the last category had been read; it was time to find out who won ... but, for the first time ever in Kid's Lit. history, there was a tie for first, a tie for second, third AND fourth! There were two 'Sudden Death' questions, the winner of the tiebreaker for first going to Auckland, the other moving to second place. The winner of the tiebreaker for second place moved to third, and we had our placings!

It was the end and the start, the end of the Regional Heats, and the start of a month of anticipation, as our team, of Alice Dunn, Emma Price, Jessica Chamberlain and Shanelle Shields prepared for the National Finals.

We arrived in Auckland, and had to make a mad dash to the Aotea Centre, where we each went to two workshops. I went to Andrew Daddo, and Shane11e, Alice and Jess went to V. M. Jones. Then we all attended an illustrating course hosted

by Ross Kinaird, which we loved.

We went up to our hotel and changed our clothes for a special dinner for contestants, visiting authors and coaches.

The next morning, it was off to the competition! These questions were oral, and to answer, we used buzzers accurate to one thousandth of a second, that cut all the other teams off as soon as you pressed it. The winners were the guest team from Dunblane, Scotland.

As the teams filed off the stage, each member picked up a package of four books for themselves, and someone would take ten books for the school library.

The Literature Quiz was a fun and challenging experience.

Did you know where the pieces in bold came from? If you did, and you will be in Year 7 or 8 next year, I dare you to try out for the Quiz!

Emma Price, YBOL

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Guilt The self-portraits of kings who once ruled stared into my soul as if they sensed my fear. The radio hummed, sending its poisonous vibes deep into my head, giving me anonymous voices.

"I can't do this," I cried, my voice cracking under the pressure. But I'm the one who is responsible. I can still hear her stifled scream. It's ringing in my head. I can't control it.

It's over powering me! I fall to the floor, my bloodstained hands covering my ears.

I open my eyes. The screaming has stopped. I am relieved.

I sit up onto my knees and look down to collect myself. And then I see it. Blood. I feebly reach down to feel it on the carpet. It's dry; been there for almost a week now.

I picture her twisted body in the bin outside, and shiver. I cannot undo what I did. The bloodstain may come off the worn, damp carpet, but the guilt will always be stained in my heart.

Amelia Dalman, SOL

But in the end it was still fun and we had lots of laughs!

Next stop, Super Skittles! All you had to do was throw a bowling bowl to the skittles and knock them down, and at the same time try not to hit anyone else. Even though it would not hurt since it was only plastic. After ten minutes; the game was over. Too bad? No way, because then we went to Suck it Up! Suck it Up was one of the best games. It's a game where you try and suck up the most chickpeas from the bowl with a straw and transfer them to another bowl a couple of metres away. But the catch was that we had to have a lot of breath otherwise it just fell out of the straw.

At the end of the day, we were all exhausted from the events, but we still had enough energy to toss the Jolly Javelin a.k.a the vortex.

You had to throw the vortex the furthest and win for your team, but because we were tired it took a lot of effort.

The games came to an end, but we still carry a lot of memories from the St Margaret's College Yr 7 and 8 Mini Olympics.

Amelia Dalman and Fern Douglas, YS OL

MiniOlympics Ready, Steady, Throw!

Throw what?

Throw the chicken, the vortex, the bowling ball and the paper dart. But don't forget to suck up the chickpeas, and run around the balloon obstacle course!

That's what we did at the St Margarets College Yr 7 and 8 Mini Olympics.

At the start, we had a parade of all the different countries such as Jamaica, Spain, Poland, India, Hong Kong and many more. With this parade, we had each country's National Anthem. After this, we heard their presentations that were very original and funny!

Then we had the events. First off we had Shoot the Chicken.

This was a fun activity where you had to shoot a rubber chicken into a basketball hoop from outside the circle.

After that, we rotated activities ended up at Dastardly Darts.

We had five minutes to make a dart which we thought would fly the furthest. Then we let them fly.

Once again, we rotated groups and activities. We arrived at Bandy Balloons. We stuck a balloon between our knees and ran around the cones in the obstacle course. Sound simple?

Think again. The balloons popped and burst out from between our legs.

Music This year has brought many new and exciting changes to the Music Department. Along with classes every week for all Year 7 and 8 students, there have been many new extra curricular activities added into the students' year, such as the chamber strings group open to more experienced musicians, junior orchestra for new musicians, senior orchestra for experienced players, jazz band for experienced players and the flute ensemble.

In mid-August, all Year 7 and 8 students participated in Kids in Town. Some of the students were in the junior orchestra while others were in the YearSeven and Eight choir. The weather was beautiful and it was a fantastic day as we performed in Carhedral Square to a large audience.

In October all students performed in the Christchurch Schools' Music Festival. Along with the many schools that participated in the massed choir, two girls represented St Margaret's College in the special choir. Our night was a fantastic event which received a standing ovation.

This year has proved very successful with the Year 9 music scholarship being awarded to one of our own Year 8 students.

Many students have started learning new instruments and

everyone enjoyed the Year 7 and 8 choir's work.

What a successful year for St Margaret's College Music Department.

Harriet Campbell, Year SOL

Shanelle oftheFuture I am a girl, I am all the things of my past, I am my mother's golden blonde hair, I am my father's great maths talent.

I am all I taste, I am the warmth of hot English muffins with melted butter, I am the warmth of a hot Milo slightly burning my tongue, I am the warmth of hot noodles slipping down my mouth.

I am all I feel, I am the warmth of my cat jumping into my lap, I am the warmth of my blankets cuddling me firmly, I am the warmth of myself sitting next to a heater while outside it is all wet and windy.

I am all I remember, I am the warmth of my candles flickering on a birthday cake, I am the warmth of popcorn popping in the movie theatre, I am the warmth of my friends lifting me up in the air when I won the volleyball rally.

I am all of these things, I am a bird in a nest, Waiting to be set free and fly away, Because I am Shanelle of the future.

Shanelle Shields, YSOL

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Waterfall ofTears Skipping steps I walked late into the ghostly hall. I checked my watch, cringing as I realised I was five minutes late for my fencing class. Strangely, everyone was still joking and laughing around waiting to start. They had scattered themselves all over the gym. One of my coaches, Roy, was standing aside, obviously waiting for my other coach, Murray, to arrive on his push bike. I fitted myself in with my friends, completing the jigsaw of people.

We walked around the gym, laughing and making fencing jokes. Then our coach, Roy, burst our euphoric bubbles by holding a basketball, separating us into two teams and starting a game of Stampede Basketball.

Stampede Basketball is normal Basketball, but with the people who don't know how to play [me] running up and down the court trying not to get run over. On the plus side I made an impressive intercept into the other team's hands.

Roy called us in, and told us to sit down on the gym floor.

How strange? I couldn't see Murray anywhere. But he always rode a push bike, so he was probably late. A man wearing a black t-shirt and track pants was standing in front of us. His bright blue eyes were bloodshot, and his chin was unshaven.

His voice was shaking and his hands were white.

It was then I realised Rory's eyes looked the same bloodshot red as this man who was standing in front of us. Sarah, Rory's daughter and champion fencer, was crying heavily. Some of the parent help were trying to block out sobs, "Your fencing coach, Murray Goodman, passed away on Saturday."

Those were the only words I heard. My chest seized up, binding my breath control and inside my head I could hear Murray's voice saying over and over: "Your posture's straight, keep it up."

"Turn your feet out."

"Embrace your foil into you hand."

"Bend lower."

"Lunge, recover, step, step, lunge, recover."

They were holding up a sympathy card and pen.

Roy was crying.

Sarah left the gym.

The man in black said something.

Someone passed me the card. I saw signatures and sweet messages.

My heart gave a lurch of sympathy as I signed my name and wrote these words: I wish I knew him better, he was a great coach.

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The rest of that fencing evening was spent talking about Murray. I now know how I would like to remember him. As someone who taught me to fence, as someone who rode on his funny little bicycle to fencing with all his heavy luggage on his back. As someone whose house was a pigsty, and when he got a new lounge suite, transferring all the rubbish from the lounge into his bedroom. This meant he couldn't open the door. As someone who, when he did drive, tried to multitask by stirring his coffee while he drove, and ended up by stirring the whole car too. As someone who told me his balance was so good that he could walk on top of an eight storey building without falling. As someone who drank herbal tea while teaching us, and warned us if we touch it, he would stuff us in his fencing bag.

By the end of our class I'd realised who Murray was. A devoted friend to fencing, a devoted coach, a friend.

Annabella Harlor, YBOL

Hockey 2004 This year, like many others, has been full on and we've had a great number of clashes, not so much in our games as in our practices.

Firstly we were shooting goals and I hit Lauren in the head with the ball. Oops! She was goalie though, so she was wearing a helmet!

Melissa Chester and Yoona had a beautiful collision which ended up with Missy sporting a black eye.

This year we le~rnt a new penalty corner, which aided us in our win against Q.M.C. Personally I think our game against S.T.A.C was the best. We had a score of 2-1; although we lost, we did play well.

Alice's favourite game was against Malvern 1-1 (Alice says it's because she scored the goal.) 'Selfish little thing! ' Worst hair award (awarded by Alice) goes to Hana, I'm really sorry to say. We played our games at Porrit Park and had before game practices on the concrete, which unfortunately was not good for my hockey stick.

Ginny Orange was inspired by her sister in being our goalie.

She says, "In the beginning of the year I had no idea what to do and then I developed my confidence. I just want to say, never give up!."

I should say thank you to Lauren Smith who filled in as goalie a number of times as she saved us some big losses.

Thanks so much to our coaches, Mrs Smith, Hana Ashworth Manning and Fiona Morrison, we really appreciated your help.

Katie Vilsbaek, YBOL

Celebration with biotechnological tood

Year 9 Biotechnology

Moulds for soap made with vacuum former over plaster shapes

Middle SchoolYear BMA MyFavourite Room Heart-warming piano melodies, by Handel the composer, travel through preserved rimu wood. A small, golden, furry ball sits beside the music player. The refurbished, fiery red woven seating stands beside a dull, yellow coloured wall. Bright streaks of fairy dust trickle through clear panes; the brightness heating the surroundings that were once cold and fearsome, now sweet and warming. Velvety material drapes limply across the hard facade of wall space. This room is peaceful, dreamy, full of wonderful things; it is my space of rest and relaxation.

were all thrilled that they had participated and had finished.

An achievement indeed!

First place was awarded to: Laura-Beth Feary Second: Alice Dunn Third: Katie Vilsbaek These were the awarded places but in fact on the day we were all winners for making the finish line.

Laura-Beth Feary & Amanda Wakelin YB MA

Fear

It's a little room filled with magic; surrounded by magical things.

A small glass table covered with beautiful decorations stands like a sentry watching over me.

A magic carpet coloured with three different colours, like Aladdin's carpet, ready to fly me away to distant shores.

A soft bed waits for me to lie down; comfortable cushions thrown over it.

Warm fluffy red slippers lie beside the bed, waiting for me to bring them alive again with my movements.

Brainy computer stands watching on top of my desk, alert, waiting to speak. A blue ocean of wallpaper surrounds me; dolphins, whales and fish float past in a patterned ocean.

Bright shining windows let the sun glow through them.

The enormous sofas with cushions, wait for me to rest at the end of a long day. This is my space.

Even as she plunged into the pool she knew what she was gong to do.

She'd seen the others earlier that day take a gigantic breath and swim under the barrier that separated the two pools and still come out the other side.

"OK, this is it," she said to herself under her breath, "it's now or never."

As she plucked up all the courage she could find, she slid down her fluorescent green goggles and took, possibly, the last breath of her life. Her ears popped as she sank down to the floor of the chlorinated pool. She saw it, the separating of the barrier and the water.

As she dissolved from the sight of the life guards, she felt an uneasy feeling in her stomach. lt lurched and she sent bubbles out of her nose; this made her float up to the base of the concrete barrier. She felt its coldness, its denseness as she hit the object. Her lungs were running out of air. Forty five seconds had past, but it seem like she'd been down there for ever. Pushing kicking, doing all that she could do. Finally she saw the most heavenly sight, the flicker of sunlight. As she broke free from the terrors of the water she took her second breath. She didn't take her last breath after all.

Annie Lin, YB MA

Laura-Beth Feary, BMA

TheCross Country

Making a Difference

The day was dull, but it had to be done, even though the weather was playing up. So the decision was made; the run would be held at school, three laps around the school and the race would be complete. Years five to eight competed, but there were many who could not participate because of various injuries or sicknesses.

The race began with a great bang and off they went. Parents grandparents and friends cheered loudly and with great enthusiasm. By the time girls had completed the first lap there was a great deal of huffing and puffing, but by the end they

There are many ways that we can make a difference. We can make a difference in someone's life, our community or maybe even the world. It could just be smiling at people that we pass in the street or it could be something amazing like coming up with a solution to world hunger. Even the simplest things can make a difference.

One way I have made a difference is going on a school trip to look after plants in the Port Hills. It doesn't seem like much, but when those plants grow bigger, they will help attract native birds and provide food and shelter for them.

We supported a World Vision child for a few years, and the

Genevieve Du Val, BMA

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money we sent to her helped change her life. Our money went towards giving her a better quality of life by paying for clean water, proper shelter, food and school supplies. Who knows, maybe we've already found the solution to world hunger. If everyone who could spare a dollar a day gave it to a child who was less fortunate than them then, in time, they would have enough money to set up a business and earn money for themselves.

By making an effort to remember someone's birthday we can make them feel important. Even smiling at them when you see them can brighten up their day. Being a counsellor, my mother sees the effects of people feeling unwanted and unimportant. They can become depressed and spend the rest of their lives looking down on themselves. Even a simple comment can have a huge effect on people.

As we get older, our choice of occupation can make a difference in someone's life. A family friend of ours is the principal at a school where many children are abused, or their families are always fighting with other families. It is her job to try to make their lives better in any way she can.

Even the simplest things we do can have a huge effect on someone's life. Whether it is a good effect or a bad effect is up to us.

Nicole Wheeler, BMA - Winner - Ballantyne Essay Cup

MyFavourite Place Small, square, cosy filled with cream the light bouncing off the room like a giant mirror.

Colours scattered like leaves in a corner after a night's use.

Neat tops to suit the room, in all its glory.

The room colour co-ordinated and filled with love , the walls covered to perfection with their children.

Grandchildren's favourites, neatly stacked behind the l 940's place of rest and relaxation, that has many a time rocked children to sleep.

The soft complexion is thrown at you as you enter.

The sides are arranged in their own territories to guard life's precious clues.

Glittering light sprays beauty assortments and more of childhood past, present; wedding joys, anniversary times lie in grace.

This room, a room of warmth and family past, gathered in a bundle of love.

Emily Wright, YBMA

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YearEightCamp-Glentui

Sadako andtheThousand PaperCranes

Camp is essential for all school children so on the 24th of February in Term 1 the Middle School boarded a bus and were driven to beautiful Glentui. We spent four days and three nights taking part in activities, camping with school mates and eating at the Mess Hall for meals. We were very grateful to have parent helpers to supervise and help out while all of us were on camp.

Nature trails, search and rescue missions, argoing, horse riding at Kowhai Riding school, abseiling down vertical rock cliffs were just some of the exciting and challenging activities that camp lay before us.

One of the main highlights for both Year Seven and Eight was participating and performing in our group, camp concerts.

Each bunk room put on a well organised, entertaining and enjoyable play, themed from TV programmes and other celebrity titles.

Argo riding and horse riding were other memorable features of camp. Argo riding consisted of an eight wheel amphibious army vehicle which skidded, floated, sped, twisted and turned about the campsite. It went through the river, up a eorge, down a steep dirt mound and across river boulders which gave argoing its edge.

Horse riding at Kowhai gave everyone the opportunity to ride, groom and make friends with a horse for a whole day. It was great fun, especially for all of the horse lovers!

Everybody enjoyed something about camp whether it was the meals, the people or the activities because camp is all about having fun and mixing and meeting new people.

Years One to Eight performed in a combined dance and drama production in Term Two. The Years One to Six performed the drama part organised by Mrs Roz Spiers and the Years Seven to Eight performed the dance, coached by Miss Alison Rossiter.

A well-rehearsed cast movingly performed the story of Sadako Sasaki. The drama, combined with music and dance, was a sight to behold; there wasn't a dry eye in the house by the end of the evening as the story of her life and death was retold.

Our thanks must go to Mrs Spiers and Miss Rossiter for their hard work and their creative passion. Without them, our performance would not have reached such dizzying heights and Sadako's story would not have reached hundreds more people; thus ensuring no more atomic bombs are ever dropped on innocent people and no more children's lives are wasted unnecessarily.

Genevieve Du val , BMA

Theplaceforme Theplaceto be Clothes scattered all around as if they were just a pattern in the carpet. A bag full of beans, sits in a sheltered corner, waiting for the owner who made its moulded dent. A thick downy duvet crumpled into a lifeless mess, tired from the many attempts of making a bed. A slow grassy smell wafts through an inviting window. My eyes are engrossed by a romantic sunrise, filling the skies with its flamboyant colours. It seems to soothe my tangled up thoughts. This is too serene. A bridelike veil drifts down leisurely from a textured ceiling. My eyes shift from one corner to the other, as a solid sunbathing lump shivers and shakes unwanted hairs onto the carpet patterned with clothes.

Zoi McCoy, YBMA

Jessica Gibson and Monica Kenworthy, YBMA

Science Fair In Term Two both Year Eight classes were told that they had to start thinking about a science fair project. We had to decide if we wanted to work individually or in pairs.

We had to fill out a sheet and decide what our topic was, then we were told that we had to keep a daily log and begin our projects as soon as possible.

After weeks of hard work, we had to set up our boards in the science and tech building. The judges had a big decision to make. After the weekend we arrived at school, some happy it was over. Nine different boards were chosen to go through to the Canterbury Westland Science Fair. Mrs Ellis told all of us that some work would have to be done. We had the whole holidays to do this work.

Then that nerve-racking day arrived and all the competitors had to wait in a huge long line outside the convention centre. Once the judging began it became fun, but sometimes boring. Three whole hours of judging and waiting.

Once it was over it was time for another nerve-racking experience, waiting for the golden phone call.

For those who came home with a prize, well done! But for those who didn't, you still did an excellent job. Try again next year.

Jessica Chamberlain and Amanda Howes, YBMA

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ScaryStory Surfing theDeathBed Summer holidays are always fun, well usually. This particular one however, was quite the opposite.

She was with her relatives at a beach- front holiday house.

Her cousin spotted the wind pick up an old fish can and shouted to everyone to come grab his or her boogie- boards and head down to the beach for some surfing.

The girl had that half excited, half nervous feeling inside her, deep in the pit of her stomach. She wasn't wanting to surf "The Great Waves"to her death bed; what she really wanted, was to avoid being pulverised into chicken stew. However, she traipsed down to the beach.

The water was cool and dark. The wind battered against her body. She swam out to the orange buoy and saw a mega wave approaching, fast. For one stunned moment she thought about other times when she had surfed with the waves, but she had never experienced a wave this big.

She was swept up by the mass of water and before she knew it, was travelling at the speed of light towards the sand.

"Ah." A sigh of relief, as she gasped for air; but almost instantly, wave upon wave crashed down and deprived her of any more moments to gasp for air. The weight pounded down like a million bricks falling from a broken wall. The waves pushed her into the sand. Moments later, life- saving hands carried her to safety.

Dizziness struck her mind, only darkness remained.

Genevieve Du Val YBMA

Swimming Sports The day dawned, a tad cloudy and a bit cold; but it was a day that was to be packed full of enthusiasm and house spirit.

Everyone was wondering whether the weather would be warm enough for us to allow the sports to continue, as we were swimming in an outdoor pool.

We started with the individual medley and went through every other race that was scheduled on the programme. The weather wasn't the winner on this swimming sports day.

It didn't matter whether you won your event or lost it, because there was a lot of encouragement shown for every participant in every swimming race.

Every house: Rimu, Rata, Kowhai, Konini, Matipo and Manuka was on the ball, trying their best and having lots of fun.

Some relays could not be swum due to the weather changing for the worse later in the day.

Quite a number of people went on to the zone sports and did well there and were able to progress on to the centrals at QEII. Thanks to all the parents and staff for making this day happen for us; if it wasn't for them the day would not be as successful as it always is.

Nicole Ruddiman, YBMA

herself and looking down at all of her classmates, who were looking back at her. She stared at the trapeze, which looked like it was miles away. She didn't expect that she would reach it, not many people had. She thought the wind was going to blow her off the pole, so she closed her eyes and jumped as far as she could. She opened her eyes just as her fingers passed the trapeze. She had just missed it! She fell a little while before the rope on her harness pulled on her. She felt a sharp pain as all the air was pushed out of her lungs. She wanted to scream, but she couldn't. Nicole gasped for a breath as she was slowly lowered down.

As her feet touched the ground she breathed a sigh of relief.

Her friends crowded round her and they walked back to their seats. She was still gasping a bit and her lungs still hurt, but she felt so proud that it didn't matter. She watched the other kids come down looking just as proud as she did.

Nicole thought it was a wonderful experience, but she would never do it again.

Nicole Wheeler, YBMA

Year1-8Athletics

Thetrapeze This was it. Nicole had seen her friends do it and she had decided that she was ready. She slowly climbed up the wobbling pole. It was only about ten metres high, but it seemed to go on forever. Up and up she climbed, trembling as every step seemed to last an eternity. She finally reached the top and struggled to stand on top of the pole. She waited for a few seconds, steadying

A sudden wave of nervousness wafted in the air as the Years One to Eights gathered for the Athletic Sports. Hearts were racing, teeth were chattering; this was a nerve-racking event.

Less than ten minutes later a powerful blast was shot. Legs of different sizes pumped up and down towards the finish line. One after another, races started and ended. Excitement was everywhere! The audience applauded as the athletes ran past. Words of encouragement were shouted from the team houses. The atmosphere was great!

After some time the races ended; all the participants did their best and made the first half of the athletics sports so alive.

Lunch was served next. Families and friends all sat in talkative groups under shady trees. It was very relaxing. But soon the nervousness grew yet again, as the second half of the Athletic Sports began. Discus, shot put, long jump, cricket ball throw and of course high jump, were the activities in store for the participants.

Soon enough, exclamations of oohs and aahs could be heard from every corner. Long jumpers nearly flying, a discus cutting through the air and high jumpers jumping so high it was like they had springs as feet.

At the end of the day everyone was worn out, even the audience! It was fabulous to see people trying their best, which is most important, especially for a day like this!

Zof McCoy, YBMA

Lifesaving We had a long way ahead of us with lots of rules to learn and lots of skills to pursue, if we were going to master lifesaving.

Eight people and two coaches decided to take part in an activity that could be very useful when in the sea, lake, by rivers or in swimming pools, but they didn't expect that it would be so much hard work! It meant giving up their lunch times every Thursday to train.

The skills ranged from learning how to swim lengths to CPR, but the main part of training was to build up confidence and skills for the competition coming up.

Now you're probably thinking how could you possibly have a competition for lifesaving. Well, I can tell you it's possible!

The time finally came, we were ready!

We travelled to Wharenui to compete against other schools.

Our Coaches sorted us into to teams, the A and the B team.

The A team consisted of Emma Robson, Alice Dunn, Nicole Ruddiman and Katie Vilsbaek and the B team consisted of Anna Bremner, Chloe Crowe, Laura-Beth Feary and Amy Green.

After a long and tiring afternoon the outcome was the B Team came second and the A team came fourth.

It was long day and I think we were all ready to travel on home and collapse into bed.

I think the whole group really enjoyed lifesaving. Not only did we meet new friends and have fun, but we learnt skills that could be very useful in our everyday lives.

Amy Green, YBMA

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Year 9 Forbidden I hurriedly assumed my 'customised' landing position as a crackling voice ordered for our tray tables and chairs to be in their upright and locked positions. Biting my tongue, gripping the armrests with ghostly knuckles, bracing myself for the screeching jolt of rubber tyres on worn concrete and looking as if the world was going to end is a prepared and practised exercise. Finally, after much stress and sickness, a kiwi lost in unfamiliar forest, had arrived at a winter paradise.

Morning frost, eager voices and unenthusiastic grumbles drove me forward out of bed. I trudged in the general direction of the lift, hoping that my toes weren't really gone, just that they felt that way. I gazed in awe at the steep slope around me as the chair lift lurched in action, groaning as it went. After a while the other passenger, a small child, no older than seven, gave me a cold glare and thrust his tongue out at me. I realised that I had been staring and, in a voice that sounded kinder in my head, I asked if he was lost.

"No," he replied airily, "my mum and dad are in the chair ahead."

"Are you sure you are capable of skiing this slope?" I asked politely.

"No," he remarked sarcastically. I decided against making further conversation.

At the peak the decidedly spoilt boy met with his parents and insisted on going last so he could 'help mummy up when she falls over in the snow'. By the time I was prepared to tackle the slope the boy's family had progressed half way down while he was still attempting to roll a most pathetic snowman. This time I kept my mouth shut and silently shuffled over to a sagging pine tree to pull myself up.

"Jake! Come down at once, or we will lose you," a motherly voice with a hint of desperation wails from below.

"No, I haven't finished Snowy and I don't .... "a whining reply is lost as I weave further away. Last nights snow has increased the depth by about 2 inches; the only Englishspeaking instructor told me. My snowboard carries my heavily clothed body around the seemingly continuous mountainside.

Hazy orange and grey objects approach from the distance.

I falter in my rhythm as they become closer and less blurred.

Then it hits me; I lurch hurriedly to a halt, my mouth wide open. Stern 'DO NOT CROSS' tape was wildly dancing in the sharp breeze, bordering the abandoned chair lift. Cracks snaked

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like rivers around the powerhouse and rust caked the visible chairs. Somehow I knew that I wasn't supposed to be here.

"Ooooooooowh!" a sickly-sweet voice cracks the bonechilling silence like an axe upon wood. If only he had followed his parents ...... .

"You're not s'posed to be here," the axe swings again, this time splitting my thoughts.

I tum sharply and snap back, "Neither are you". That should shut him up. He stands dumbstruck for a moment and I notice that he has removed his skis and beanie. With his heavily gelled hair frozen in stiff peaks and one knee cocked outwards, Jake looks like a kindergarten bully.

'Tm still tellin' on you!" he yells at the top of his voice, which wavers a little before the Tm tellin' on you' part. My brain boils and rumbles inside, getting louder with every insulting thought that dissolves. Soon my ears are overflowing with the sound and my anger is wrapping itself round my waist, tighter and tighter.

I snap out of my trance; arms secured around my middle and Jake's voice whimpering from behind my back, "Help!"

"What's wrong?" I query.

"The mountain's falling," he sobs, 'Tm scared."

Suddenly he isn't so macho and confident. Then again, neither am I.

TheBallad ofLife It's hard to describe life, It's hard to describe me, To satisfy everyone else, Yet be all you want to be.

Life gives you tough times, Can be a pain in the side But will also give you great times To fill you with joy and pride.

You start off as a baby, Innocent and small.

Grow into a lady, Elegant and tall.

It's hard to describe life, It's hard to describe me, To satisfy everyone else, Yet be all you want to be.

Johanna King, Year 9

In the middle you go through a stage, Not a girl, not yet a woman.

But once you get into the old age, Your hair goes grey and you're living with old Norman.

Yellow Memories

Take a chance in life, Be as happy as you can be.

Take no strife, For you control you, and I control me.

I remember when .. .

I was a Year One .. .

We skipped out to playtime, Yellow felt ink on our fingers, Bananas peeled eagerly, In the sunshine that embraced us, Like an artist's watercolour wash.

Zoe Deans, Year 9

It's hard to describe life, It's hard to describe me, To satisfy everyone else, Yet be all you want to be.

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Purple You can see it in spring, Resembling the hue of fresh flower petals Or the occasional shadow of a floating cloud Throughout sunset

A storm did brew among the clouds Grey as a carpet of gravel Fierce in the distance it grumbles and growled It slowly but surely unravelled Rosa Thomas, Year 9

Summer is a period of purple depletion, A slowly dying population ...

Flourishing again in Autumn When leaves age, transform and die, Faint specks occur during their finale Winter brings cold, decreased temperatures, ice and chilling frosts If you look closely enough, A tiny glimmer of violet Reflects off the frosted grass At daybreak Johanna King Year 9

TheBalladoftheStorm A storm is brewing among the clouds Grey as a carpet of gravel Fierce in the distance it grumbles and growls It will slowly but surely unravel Arriving in style with gusts of torment What ever it should bring They will be prepared for it Rain, hail, snow or wind Closer, closer, closer it blows Slowly but surely night nears Until it hits us strong and hard It wakes us with huge fear Rain pouring like huge heavy rocks Enormous torrents of wind gusting It has unravelled slowly but surely Out among the buildings everything is rusting The storm has arrived this cold wintry night Hail thumping like horses' hooves The storm is so cold and fierce Everyone can hear it upon their hooves

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Title-Secrets in the Fire Author-Henning Mankell Type of Text-Biography Date Completed-24/5/04 Summary: Sofia and Maria are two girls living with their family in a desolate village in Africa. It is a poor but happy life. One night their peaceful village is destroyed by bandits and this starts a long road of shattered lives and dreams for the two girls. After finally finding stability in a new village, Sofia steps on a hidden monster, a fatal landmine. Maria is killed and Sofia loses both her legs, forcing her to embark on the road to recovery.

Touching the hearts of doctors and everyone around her, she expresses her inner-strength and determination to make the most of what she has left.

Eventually coming .out on top with a remarkable story to tell.

Response: My favourite part of the book was when Sofia and Maria were so excited, but nervous about going to school for the first time. It really made me think about how I take school for

granted, while children like Sofia and Maria have never even had the opportunity to go to school. Their eagerness and apprehension reminded me of starting a new school and the emotions I felt. As the girls approached the school their steps got slower and slower, I could sense their shyness. Being able to link the feelings I had for my first time at school to Maria and Sofia's feelings also made this my favourite part of the story.

I really admired the strength that Sofia showed during her recovery after the accident, although it wasn't easy. After she realised completely what had happened, she was overwhelmed with guilt and often wished it were her who was killed. The story says it was she who had stepped on the mine. It was her fault that Maria died. This left the reader feeling extremely sorry for her, as it was such an innocent thought with a terrifying intention. After she had accepted Maria's death, her main focus was to get better and be able to do all the normal things of a girl her age. She persevered through this time and the reward of learning how to sew at the end was something her continuous strength helped to achieve.

Compared to the sadness and trauma in the rest of the book, the end of Secrets in the Fire is somewhat joyful. Sofia's life takes a turn for the best when she is offered a job as a seamstress and is able to return to her family. Her boss says to her "remember that satisfied customers will come back, unhappy customers will never return." She makes a pact with herself to never upset a customer. Her mother also had another baby and to see her new brother was overwhelming for Sofia.

She had gone from nothing to everything she deserved in a matter of days and this was due entirely to her courage and endurance.

This book was very depressing and miserable but it had a moving and optimistic side to it. It is hard to believe humans would bury such a horrific device in the ground, with intentions to kill their own kind. Innocent civilians have to discover the danger of walking on land the hard way, destroying their lives in more ways than one. I am incredibly grateful that I live in a country where it is safe and I don't have to watch where I step all the time, living in fear and terror. The happier side to the story is when the good things happen to Sofia. She deserves so much more than she gets, but is so appreciative of what she has. She is an excellent role model and many people could from the outlook she has on life.

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AcademicReport 2004 has once again been a successful academic year for St Margaret's College. We would like to congratulate everyone fo~ their efforts and also those students who achieved excellent results in the various academic competitions. .

Lauren and I have had a lot of fun creating the new studies board located in the Jean Crasher Block. This board promot:s upcoming academic opportunities as well as everyone s favourite exam timetables. we would both like to extend a huge thank you t_oal_lthe students that assisted with peer tutoring. Your work 1s highly appreciated and has made the progra~me extremely worthwhile. Peer tutoring is a very rewarding process and benefits all involved. It is an opportunity that everyone should make the most of. we would also like to thank Ms. Copland and the rest of the teaching staff for their ongoing support throughout the year. We wish the studies committee of 2005 all the best.

Kate Taylor and Lauren Smith

Arts Awards2004 Dance Pocket Josie Benny Chelsea Brook Antonia Bryce Emma Fechney Alice Howarth Kate James Harriet Johnson Annabelle Matson Victoria Minson Niamh Peren Chiaki Tanizaki Juliette Wanty Honours Sarah Johnson Julia MacLean Jess Cooke

Ballet Pocket Bobby Hannaway Danielle Mills Rebecca Wadworth

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Pockets Jenna Anderson Lucy Blackmore Rosie Christie Jessica Fransham Courtney Hobson Erin Jackson Samantha Lust Samantha McConnell Charlotte Mooney Erika Morrin Calantha Peter Michelle Souster Natalie Watson Eleanor Wootton

Honours Alice Bourdot Harriet Daley Sophie Fitzsimons Alexandra Garrett Amanda Grigg Georgia Heard

Outstanding Contribution to Drama Charlotte Bradshaw Jacqueline Denford

Music Pockets For Choral Music Rebecca Ardagh Joanna Chen-Green Domiuique Chiu Harriet Daley Elizabeth Dawe Georgia Heard Jennifer Howes Sarah Reese Anna Stace Kirsty Stewart Sophie Trengrove For Instrumental Music Bronwyn Hanger Sarah Masterton Jennifer Rees Kirsty Stewart Melissa Tyson Boram Yi Honours For Choral Music Sophie Gibbons For Instrumental Music Katie Bijl

Oratory Awards Public Speaking Awards Pocket Olivia Carville

Debating Pockets Courtney Hobson Erin Jackson Jessica Murchison.

Honours Harriet Hamilton

Pockets Charlotte Ayers Harriet Hamilton Mijntje Lepoutre Yu San Kang Juliet Wanty (Fashion Design new award 2004)

Outstanding Contribution Charlotte Bradshaw

Outstanding Contribution to Debating Robyn Andrew and Sophie Gibbons

Visual Arts Merit Awards To students who have won prizes in competitions or had their work selected for exhibition Merit Award Design Olivia Wakem Kezia Parsons Merit Award Photography Anna Lindsay, Khunita Khemarangsam Merit Award Visual Art Boram Yi Lucy Faull Melissa Grey Katherine Borowcyzk Rebecca Searle Daniela Aebli

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Arts Council Well it's the end of 2004 and the Arts in St Margaret's have truly flourished. Each student involved in the arts should be immensely proud of themselves, stepping outside their comfort zone and expressing themselves through Dance, Drama, Instrumental music, Singing, Debating and Visual Arts, with a number of girls achieving outstanding results at national level.

It has perhaps been the most successful arts year St Margaret's has ever had.

At the beginning of the year, Olivia and I decided that we wanted to promote the Arts in St Margaret's, giving every girl the opportunity to be exposed to it and hopefully become involved in such a huge part of the St Margaret's culture. We jumped straight into it, organising an Arts Chapel in the first few weeks of term one. It was a little bit too early in the year to involve performances, but it allowed girls the time to reflect· on the things they had achieved in the arts last year and refocus on their goals for this year.

Term 1\vo saw another idea of the Arts Council's go from paper to a reality with the introduction of '20minute Break Performances'. These time slots were ideal as they allowed those involved in the arts to show the school exactly what they were capable of, with many over coming fears of performing in front of their peers. We had a number of girls perform from all disciplines, giving a broad base to what the school saw. Another highlight of the second term were the two Drama productions. The senior production of 'Top Girls' directed by Trish Minns saw an incredibly high standard of acting ability shine, with girls portraying characters with great maturity and depth. It was perhaps the most challenging performance St Margaret's has ever produced and they certainly pulled it of. The second production was 'Sadako' performed

by Yl-8 students and directed by Roz Spiers. This was a very emotional production, and an amazing effort with all 140 girls from Yl-8 on stage performing.

House day came and went before you could blink with a lot of hard work and preparation paying off on the day. It was very successful with the introduction of a new judging system allowing girls to judge other houses on their performances with the help of two teacher judges. A new introduction to house day this year was the Yl-6 chalk competition, held on the asphalt between the ST and JC buildings organised by the Primary Committee and the Arts Council. The girls were given themes in their year groups involving house day, Christchurch and New Zealand and then given a time limit to complete it.

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The finished product, being six large rectangles (one for each house) divided into six squares (one for each year) each representing a theme looked amazing.

To cap off the year, the Arts Council decided to celebrate the arts by having 'Arts Weeks' held in the last two weeks of Term Three. As a result of girls being sick and the scheduling of 1Bexams the weeks didn't quite go to plan. There were still a number of performances in those weeks, but not the number we had hoped for, which was disappointing.

Term Four saw the annual Arts Awards held on the second Tuesday of term. Our guest speaker was Fiona Gunn, Head of the Fine Arts Department at Canterbury University, who was extremely interesting. The awards are always a time to reflect on the past year and acknowledge girls for their achievements, work and dedication that they have displayed and contributed towards the arts at St Margaret's.

I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate those who achieved regional and national success in their discipline.

I would love to name all of them along with their achievements, but I'm afraid the list would be too long! rongrntul;:itions Girl !

Finally, a thank you must be made to Mrs Wyeth, Olivia Wakem and the Arts Council for 2004. Without you, all of the things we have achieved this year would not have been possible and for that I am truly grateful.

Looking back on my time at St Margaret's and my involvement in the arts, it gives me huge pleasure to know that I, along with the other Y13's involved in the arts, have contributed a tiny piece to the ever growing arts community.

But it also reminds me of the opportunities I took as a small third former which lead me to where I am today. At St Margaret's we have fabulous facilities and wonderful teachers at the tip of our fingers and many of us do not know how lucky we are. To those of you at St Margaret's in the future, I urge you to step outside your comfort zone and become involved in the school, through the Arts. Take advantage of all the opportunities which come your way because they may never come again. I can assure you, you will not be disappointed.

Good luck to the Head of Arts and the Arts Council for 2005. I hope you enjoy every moment of it; I know I have!

Arts Council Back Row: Front Row:

Alexandra Garrett, Kate Moran, Harriet Hamilton, Annabelle Nose, Mijntje Lepoutre Robyn Andrew, Olivia Wakem, Charlotte Bradshaw, Sophie Gibbons, Daniela Aebli

Charlotte Bradshaw - Head of Arts

Arts Colours Back Row: Front Row:

Mrs C Wyeth, Claire Washington, Jacqueline Denford, Sophie Gibbons Jiwon Lee, Robyn Andrew, Charlotte Bradshaw, Olivia Wakem, Daniela Aebli

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Ballet Academy Eve Palmer, Megan Oliver, Bobby Hannaway, Tamsin Henley, Elizabeth Guthrey, Katie Bijl, Danielle Mills, Rebecca Wadworth, Ms T Missevich

The past 12 months have proven to be very busy and fruitful for the dancers. At this time last year we were dancing in Kurashiki, Japan with the Kurashiki Youth Ballet. This was a wonderful experience and gave the dancers a taste of what it is like to tour and dance in a Company. It also gave us an extraordinary insight to the traditions and culture of Japan.

Term One was spent getting back in shape with Ms Laney's rigorous cardio and body conditioning programme along with studying hard for the forthcoming first session of vocational examinations scheduled for May. All dancers passed with flying colours and a special mention must go to Danielle Mills and Rebecca Wadworth who both passed their respective examinations with Distinction.

Term Two saw us rehearsing intensively for 'Sleeping Beauty'. All dancers were involved in this epic production with many being given soloist roles after auditioning. This production was staged at the Theatre Royal in July.

Bobby Hannaway and Danielle Mills loved sitting examinations so much that they decided to prepare for the Advanced One examination and sat it during the last RAD examination session in August. Although each level usually takes eighteen months to prepare for, both Bobby and Danielle passed. Bobby and Danielle are now in Advanced Two which is the final examination level along with Katie Bijl who passed Advanced One in 2003.

Term Three was spent in intensive rehearsals for the 'Confetti' season which was part of Christchurch's Body Festival. This season, as the title suggests, is a repertoire season where the dancers showcase new works and a variety of dance genre. They danced in Tammy McClintoch's 'Roxanne' as well as 'Concerto' a new classical ballet to Tchaikovsky's work of the same name in D major.

In Term Four we spent our time consolidating technique and completing assessments for our Unit Standards as well as learning some repertoire from the famous ballets including Les Sylphides and Don Quixote.

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dereliction. The trees are bare. Lickings of yellow paint on CreativeWriting- SeniorSchool the walls and windowsills have given up, like she did. The

Winner: Creative Writing Cup2004 Gone toSeed It's like they died with her. The garden, the house, they all slump apathetically in her absence. Inert.

Look. An inquisitive ivy vine creeps through a broken window, prying into the lifeless house. The autumn has brought dead leaves, which fall together in clumps, slowly creating a carpet of slushy, oozing mud. The bright begonias wilt, soft toys with the stuffing taken out of them. Pockets of convolvulus now command control over the garden, rounding up fluffy white armies to asphyxiate the hopes of any young plant. In her last days, she didn't have much time to get out there with her Yates secateurs and her gardening clogs.

Inside the house tastes like mothballs and casserole.

Nauseating naphthalene and beef stock fill the air. The house is stuffy like a milky pudding, it seems that a crust has been forming over the house. Creeping over the walls and into the crevices between the pane and the window. It's hard to breathe. Stale and dried-up old house. The walls, stained by dust and blotted with colonies of cobwebs, bear scarce resemblance to the Lemon Yellow paint chart.

Circulars and electricity bills, the only mail she ever got, sit on the round table by her chair. The chair is marbled with squashed peas, gravy and sago, and stuffing pokes out a hole in the left armrest. There is a hollow where she used to sit.

The bedrooms, bathrooms and living rooms all sour each one a 'past its use by date' carton of milk.

Shelves are filled with remnants of her life; postcards and Christmas card photos from her busy family, yellowing Woman's Weekly recipes, glinting antique hat pins. A bowl of plastic cherries is thick with dust. It hurt her gnarled, arthritic fingers to grip the duster. The back door is armoured in stiff padlocks, seldom opened. She was funny about security in her old age.

Around the back, the broccoli has gone to seed. Purple, swollen heads revel in the late afternoon sun. The colours are muted. The peg-basket lies crestfallen on its side, pegs spewed over the mud like multicoloured confetti. Underneath the vines is a tomato's graveyard, the red fruit rotten and steaming in the mud. The wasps' breakfast, lunch and dinner.

The breeze whirls dandelion seeds, tossing and turning.

Over the compost heap, over the carrots, over the path. They settle in new homes amongst the long grass, adding to the

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paint peels as it relinquishes its grip on the soft wood and paint chippings rest hopelessly in the soil below. The garden is deflated, wishy washy, lifeless. She is gone.

Alexandra Garrett, Year 12

Bush, Buses andMyBlueMazda Petrol prices went up again. Whilst you may expect some rambling statistics and mention of President Bush's situation with regard to Iraq to follow, this incident lead me to a much more 'profound' topic of thought, Public Transportation.

Despite my personal abhorrence for buses I decided to take one in a bid to conserve my petrol. As I walked to the bus stop I contemplated this return to the dark days before the glory of my blue 1982 Mazda 323. Features including a radio, heater (taking only twenty minutes of running time to begin blowing warmth) and reliability so long as it is not too cold.

In comparison to a bus, my Mazda is bliss.

Arriving at the l>us stop I promptly checked the bus timetable. Despite it reading that I had fifteen minutes to wait, a bus swiftly pulled in thirty seconds later.

This stroke of luck starkly contrasted to the many memories of standing at the bus stop waiting for up to thirty minutes for the flash of red as the bus came around the corner, bringing with it a rush of relief.

Whilst this lack of punctuality acted in my favour on this instance, the chances of it making me late were equally possible. One of the main detractions from this form of public transport is its unreliability. The lack of a rigid timetable seems to almost always result in a short sprint to my place of meeting and ultimately receiving a clipped response of: "I don't mind that you are twenty minutes late, no really".

Much of this lack of punctuality can be pinned to the bus drivers. In some cases the driver may be, despite his friendly grin, a ditherer who undoubtedly seems to cause all of his or her passengers to fidget and repeatedly glance at their watches in frustration.

But more than likely you will climb onto the bus only to find the driver is determined to muscle his or her way through the traffic. Pulling out in front of cars to save that ten seconds of waiting for a larger gap seems to be how they inject excitement into the monotony of driving the same bus route each day. In this case you are almost guaranteed not to be late but the new anxious fidgeting will unquestionably remain.

Personally I have experienced an extreme case of one bus

driver demonstrating his masculinity whilst turning right in peak hour traffic. The driver began to jump forward in the bus at every gap in the traffic, the entire bus started to pulsate and with each jolt his face progressively became a deeper shade of crimson. The person sitting next to me and I exchanged nervous glances, multiplying as the tension this particular driver exuded spread through the entire bus. The situation escalated until finally in a sort of catharsis he dashed as fast as a 12 tonne bus can dash through a gap not fit for a motorbike.

Fortunately my stop was next. As I stepped off the bus vowing to get my licence, I noticed the high levels of adrenaline gushing through my muscles.

Drivers like these are not only a hazard to the passengers on their bus, but also to the cars that have to deal with their erratic antics. In comparison, a blue Mazda 323 is not much of a match to the bestial buses that also share the roads. Whilst the pre-Mazda years have allowed me to identify with the urge these drivers feel to ensure they stick to schedule, there is a limit to the lack of courtesy that they can get away with.

Many a time have I jammed on my brakes as a large mass lumbers out in front of me, only to pull back into another bus stop fifty metres down the road.

The final aspect of this service that I abhor is the Bus Exchange. By creating this point of convergence it may have maximised convenience but in no way did this prevent me from taking every opportunity to ensure my time spent in this airport for the carless is kept to a minimum. The Bus Exchange is a magnet to thirteen year olds with "15" on school shirts and graffitied school bags and even worse the people who enjoy watching them.

Since the implementation of 'Metro Cards' this public form of transport has become an economical method of travelling to specific destinations.

Yet even so the many downfalls outweigh the economy. The low quality of my blue Mazda overshadows the even lower quality of this form of Public 'Transport.

Buses lack safety and reliability, both details which should not be compromised and I do believe these issues should be addressed.

My petrol saved, I stepped out onto the Bus Exchange platform and made my way out as quickly as possible. As I glanced around I was sure of one thing, buses are just as bad as I remembered and I still had to get home.

Nicola Hulley, Year 13

Getting BloodOutof a Phone One Saturday night recently I was approached by a friend who promptly demanded, "Can I catch a ride with you?" Was there really a choice? I gave an unwilling nod that sealed my fate as chauffeur and unwittingly embarked on my first 'wildgoose-chase' along Ashley George Road.

Driving along State Highway One, it occurred to me that I didn't know exactly where I was going. All I knew was that the farm was ca11ed 'Heyland', it was in Oxford-ish-kind of and I was to take the Ashley George turn off. Robyn took control of navigation and sent a text message to someone at the party.

"Left here?" I questioned.

"Um ... yeah", the hesitation from my co-driver did not bestow confidence in me. Nor did the fact we had been driving on this road for forty minutes and passed only two cars, a possum and a rather distorted imprint of a hedgehog. The phone had not enlightened me of the farm's exact location and my celestial navigation skills were a little rusty.

Another text message is sent and I begin to lose patience with these people on the receiving end. My party spirit has dwindled and if a reply is not sent soon, I will turn around and go home. At this point, a startling realisation dawned on me.

I am a modern day teenager.

Technology has impaired my communication and perseverance and taken control of organization for me. There is no reception out here and I feel vulnerable, useless, lost and dumbfounded. Shouldn't I possess genes from ancestors that allow me to find my way and feel at home in the countryside with no civilisation in sight? Somewhere along the genetic family tree technology was introduced and I am no longer programmed to be intuitive. I am programmed to phone for help or look up answers on the Internet.

Reliance on technology should be a recognised disease. It lurks in the shadows of your brain, slowly reducing your ability to communicate, organise and persevere. By the time you realise it has struck, you are sitting in a car with two maps, a co-driver, a tank of petrol and two road signs to choose from but you still believe you are lost. There is no hope of finding that farm fifteen minutes away, that requires two choices, a right and a left.

Now that I have access to everything online or a phone call away, having to wait thirty minutes is unacceptable. Now I can send a text message or e-mail, having a conversation is intolerable. Why should I bother organising my week when the computer does it for me?

Parents today like to insist that they are helping us by blaming technology for teenagers problems but it actually only helps the disease seep further into our brains. It is about time that teenagers took responsibility for their actions and learn how to express themselves. They need to revert to having conversations rather than forwarding an e-mail or text. The only way we can see how reliant we truly are is being in a situation that cannot be resolved by technology.

I live on a ten-acre block, have five horses, three dogs, two cats and a quad bike. Until Saturday night I had considered myself a farm chick who would prefer to barbeque some steak than sit in a trendy cosmopolitan bar. The thought of being a modern day teenager was absurd. However, after realising I hadn't organised my excursion and gave up looking two minutes from the driveway, it was obvious that I was in denial.

I was completely oblivious that I have lived in denial of my reliance and am certain many modern teenagers are too.

It is easy to watch those extremely affected, who get Repetitive Strain Injury before their thirteenth birthday, yet for the majority of teenagers the subtle changes in our attitudes go unnoticed.

It is a rude awakening to find yourself relying on a text message to give you directions because the person sitting next to you with a map can't. There is no substitute for intuition, patience and verbal skills so it is about time more teenagers left their phones at home and explored the world beyond reception.

Technology can't let you experience the sights or smells or feels of reality! Technology can't give you life experience, nor can it let you experience life.

Kirsteen Lovie, Year 13

HerPlace It's early, morning as we leave for her beach house hide away. My warm breath fogs the cold window in the car and Dad drives on. We enter the gravel drive-way. Orange dust flies up around the car creating a dusty cover like a coat.

Granny is standing on the deck waving a flower-clothed arm.

We both stand, and Dad tears back down the drive-way; the car gets another coat.

I love staying with Granny and being with her in her house.

So much to do, so little time. We take Granny's cats Turbo, Ruby and Cob for a walk along their private beach. The Aframe waves peel clean along the beach like oranges. The sea is calm on the surface but seems a lot is going on down deep where it is still, dark and green. I want to swim, feel the ocean around me like a comfortable water blanket. Granny says it's too cold, not warm, I'll catch a cold. So I don't.

Paua pieces glow through the wet tar-like black sand.

Peeping sapphire, purple and turquoise through deep darkness, like buried treasure. We find more and more until our pockets are bulky. We trace back over our sandy footprints.

Back at the house we sip warm, brown drinks. The sweetness eases down my throat. Warm velvety chocolate.

Then Granny finds old fishing lines and we thread our findings together. We hang our paua lines up on the window and the sun streams through. The paua looks brighter than ever. Happy that it has found a home. With the tiny pieces of paua left, I make a necklace and wear it around my collarbones.

It gracefully hangs of the curves and feels like the ocean and Granny are always with me. I will never take it off.

We take out the red aeroplanes that we made last time. I shoot mine straight up into the free, clean air. It glides around, turns, swings, curves and wanders, searching in the sky.

Granny's one does not go as well. It sort of hangs in mid air, then conks out, plummets back down, like a heavy rock fallingwhat would it be like, how would it feel if I was in the plane?

Looking down on the world, meadows and fields like patchwork blankets, then the sea, a vast blue blanket. Granny is scared of heights. She could not come.

It's late in the aflernoon now, the dusky pink and orange sky shadows through flame-crimson-red pohutukawa trees and birds begin their song. It flows, with the soft orange peel crash of waves. We lie on the fleecy, silky green grass. I think it's a tiny man swimming in a pool. Granny says it's a pony walking around a ring. The cloud moves on. And changes once again.

A small feather catches the warm breeze and floats down, across onto Granny's face. The feather is gentle, white layered angel-like. Granny has lines on her face, soft shell blue eyes, and apple-plump cheeks. The feather finds its home on my ocean necklace. It falls down to the top of my ribs. It can stay there.

After dinner we walk. Down the quiet beach to the rolling river mouth. And there they are. Light in the darkness. Small yellow warmth. Glow worms. Granny cups her old hands and dips into the black chilly water. The tiny bug flitters around, doing a wee dance. Granny gives it to me. It sparks around in my bowl hands. Then like a switch, turns off.

I snuggle deep under the cosy blankets' warmness. Sleep takes over. The cats are mounded on the end of my bed.

Granny's snoring in the next room. Fast asleep. Morning seeps through. I don't like this morning. I have to go home.

Granny's in the kitchen, making lumpy porridge. My wool toes slide under the table and I eat the whole bowl. Dad comes

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too soon. I pat the cat goodbye. Make my bed and have one last look at the waves. They are different today. Much bigger.

Rolling caves. Steep hills. Water mountains. Granny encloses me in a hug. A salty tear streaks down my sad face. I hate to leave Granny here. Alone. Just with her cats.

It's early morning as we leave for the lone, cold, quiet cemetery. The long, black box goes down deep. It stops. I take off the old, worn necklace. Paua falling over my collarbones, feather that dangles down my chest. I throw it down onto Granny's dead box. And down it goes. Deeper into the cold, wet, dark ground.

(This piece has been acknowledged in the 2004 Bank of New Zealand Katherine Mansfield Awards 2004 in the Young Writers Section. Haley Scandrett has achieved a Highly Commended certificate. This is a wonderful achievement.)

Dance Club Dance at St. Margaret's has been AWESOMEthis year. As senior members, we were able to watch other students grow in d:mcc and improve throughout the year. Sume of the younger students were introduced to dance for the first time and Dance Club was, once again, in full swing.

Dance club is an extra-curricular activity, which takes place everyday after school from Term One through to Term Three.

Classes are taught by a range of Christchurch dance teachers and choreographers in a variety of dance styles. This is a huge privilege for us all and a wonderful opportunity to work with local dancers. Dance Club offers a vast and varied range of classes from Intermediate and Advanced Contemporary to Hiphop, Yoga, Musical Theatre and Jazz. So there is pretty much a class to suit everyone.

Earlier this year, Sarah Johnson, Jessica Cooke, Julia MacLean, Olivia Wakem and two other students from Shirley Boy's High School formed a hip-hop team known as "Blaze."

They competed at the Regional NZCAF Aerobics and Dance competition and won! BIG UPS! They had earned a chance to shine at the Nationals held in Christchurch in September.

(Luckily for our parent's wallets). Unfortunately our male dancers were unable to compete with us due to other commitments. The competition was "tight" and we stepped up and achieved the silver award. We were also awarded with the cup for the Most Innovative Choreography.

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Christchurch region. Following an act from Hagley Dance Company was St Margaret's first piece "Fallen", choreographed

by Miss Julia Sadler. After Interval, donning fishnets and hot pants was Miss Rossiter's Musical Theatre group with the Bob Fosse style "Bye-Bye Blackbird", led by the beautiful Virginia Matson sporting a red feather boa. HOT! The night proved to be a success and an opportune chance for students to perform in a professional environment.

The Variety Night performance at the start of Term Four was a big hit, giving Dance Club students an opportunity to perform. NCEA Levels 1, 2 and 3 dance students and the Ballet Academy also presented works for the evening.

Decked out with wings, lights and a sound system, our school gym took on a new appearance - an awesome new performing space!

Within this evening of dance, students presented pieces from various dance genres highlighting the versatility of some of our dancers.

Choreographing works were Sheryl Robinson, Alison Rossiter, Tina Haliwell, Kirsty Thnmas, Taisia Missevich, Andrew Shepherd, Natasha Bryce and Kate Swanney, Julia Sadler, Flora Pamment and Flamenco guitarist Stephen Chadwick.

We wish to thank our teachers and choreographers who contributed fantastic choreography for this brilliant evening and to Mrs Shand for coordinating the production. We also appreciate the efforts of Miss Sadler who supported the show as stage manager and organised makeup. Thanks also to Pat O'Connor and students from Christ's College with technical organisation.

We'd like to extend our utmost thanks to Mrs Shand and Miss Rossiter for making dance at SMC what it has become today. Without you, dance would neither be as successful or as enjoyable.

Dance has enriched our lives and we hope that younger students will take up the challenge and follow in our footsteps.

The wonderful amount of dance offered at SMC is unique, and is a brilliant opportunity not to be passed. So dive into dance at St Margaret's and shake your groove thing!!!

Olivia Wakem, Julia MacLean Student Head and Deputy Head of Dance

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Dance Club Miriam Black, Praew Sri-utlwrawong, RoseParkinson, Georgia Brownlee, Olivia Marlow, TessaPage, Katherine Best, Antonia Bryce, Amy Tappenden, Haley Scandrett, Hooi Ling Chia Yu-San Kang, Jessica Cooke, Paige Jackman, Terri Growcott, Sipraplza Siriwattanachareonchai, Aimee Borlase, Rachel Campbell, Sophia Meares, Carly Townrow, Fiona Morrison, Olivia Brooks, Nicola Davidson, Pei-Wen Liu Fourth Row: Alice Howarth. Jessica Steenson, Niamh Peren, Belinda Howarth, Shelley Nahr, Ella Ovington, Josie Benny, Mijntje Lepoutre, Katherine Borowczyk, Halma Reta/lick-Brown, Khunita Khemarangson, Olivia Carville, Harriet Daley, Ida Neilson Third Row: Miss A Rossiter, Dominique Chiu, Millie Aitken, GenevieveRutherford-Hawkins, Jane Millar, Olivia McLennan, Olivia Wakem, Emma Fechney, Caroline Atkinson, Harriet Harper, Harriett Smith, Alisha McLennan, Mrs J Shand Second Row: Eleanor Wootton, Elizabeth Guthrey, Nantana Tubtimphiroj, Thanruthai Chinruksa,Min Kao, Kanya Pramayudyani, Ella Marks, Emma Banks, Muan On-Sri, Ming On-Sri, Sara Satterthwaite, Louise Daprini Front Row: Sarah Gunn, Elena Neill, Virginia Matson, Chiaki Tanizaki, Annabelle Matson, Chelsea Brook, Georgie Baxter, Sophie 1rengrove, Juliette Wanty

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Debating 2004 has been an exciting but busy year for debating. Record numbers of students signed up (57) which enabled several teams to be entered in every level of competition and enjoy much success.

At senior level the team of Sophie Gibbons (Yr 13) Harriet Hamilton ( Yr 12) and Robyn Andrew (Yr 13) began the year winning the Summer Quadrangular Tournament, this was followed by a win against St Bedes in an invitation debate, second place in the Winter Quad Tournament and the winning of the President's Cup at the Canterbury Schools Press Debating Champs. This extremely successful year was further enhanced by the selection of Robyn Andrew and Sophie Gibbons into the Canterbury Schools Debating team.

At Intermediate level Jess Murchison, Courtney Hobson and Erin Jackson (Yr 11) made the finals of the Junior Press Tournament in September and Erin was named in the tournament team for the second year in a row. The final event of the year saw two year nine teams competing in the Nga Kete Cup competition in late November. The team of Annelise Oorschot, Anna Marshall and Emma Banks affirmed the moot "That books will never be obsolete" in the final against Caitlin Craigie, Anna Brankin and Claire Martin to win the Cup and conclude a very successful year.

The success of these girls is not only due to their hard work and skill but to the effort and enthusiasm of their coaches.

We acknowledge the advice and coaching provided by Mrs Kilpatrick, Mrs Kennedy, Mrs Shand, Mrs Ardagh, Mrs MacDonald and Mrs Allen. We also thank our wonderful school librarian, Mrs White whose help in locating information is invaluable.

Debating Awards 2004 Junior Awards Best Speaker Awards Yr 9 Caitlyn Craigie, Rachel Chester Yr 10 Rebecca Ardagh Yr 11 Jess Murcheson, Erin Jackson x3, Courtney Hobson Senior Awards Coaching Certificates Zoe Carson, Sophie Bridge Robyn Andrew, Sophie Gibbons Harriet Hamilton

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Best Speaker Awards Robyn Andrew x7 Sophie Gibbons x2 Harriet Hamilton Pockets These Yr 11 students have debated together as a team now for three seasons. During that time they have competed in the interschool competition rounds, three debating tournaments including Junior Press twice and the Nga Kete Cup for Junior girls where they were finalists. During the September holidays they competed and were finalists in the Junior Press Tournament. Jess Murchison, Courtney Hobson, Erin Jackson.

We also congratulate Erin on making the Tournament team at the Junior Press tournament for the second year in a row.

Colours Harriet Hamilton Harriet has debated for the College for 4 years during which time she has competed successfully in a number of tournaments including Nga kete, the Junior Press twice, Senior Press and Summer and Winter Quadrangular tournaments.

Harriet is a second speaker and has participated in an impressive 17 debates this year including 3 tournaments as well as the interschool competition . She has won Best speaker awards and was a member of our highly successful Senior team which made the finals of the Canterbury Debating Champs earlier in the year. As well as this Harriet has been involved in coaching and in adjudicating junior teams.

Outstanding Contribution to Debating Robyn Andrew and Sophie Gibbons This award is to acknowledge the work done by Robyn and Sophie for debating over the last two years and to acknowledge their outstanding achievement this year. Both gained selection to the Canterbury team in 2004. Both have received numerous Best Speaker awards. Both received their colours last year and both have since gone on to coach, (they coached the Year 11 Junior Press team to the finals in September) and adjudicate debates at all levels as well as fulfilling their duties as Head and Deputy Head of Debating this year.

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Debating Senior A Mrs N Kilpatrick Robyn Andrew, Harriet Hamilton, Sophie Gibbons

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Debating Dayna Aubery, Tamsin Henley, Jourden Williams, Zoe Carson, Harriet Hamilton, RebeccaMehrtens, Monica Johnson, Lucinda Douglas Hailey Williams, Rosemary Hollidny, Miriam Black, A nnelise Oorschot, Courtney Hobson, Emma Gardiner, Emma Costello, Katherine Borowczyk, Caroline McDonough Mrs N Kilpatrick, Mrs E MacDonald, Jessica Murchison, Jacqueline Kaye, RebeccaArdagh, Rachel Chester, Erin Jackson, Megan Lynch-Dynes, Mrs J Allan, Mrs L Kennedy Claire Martin, Z',oe Redwood, Siana Fitzjohn, Robyn Andrew, Sophie Gibbons, Chloe Papas, Sara Satterthwaite, Anna Brankin Sophie Bridge, Caitlin Craigie, Genevieve Rutherford-Hawkins, Lizzie Rae, Mol.ly Ferguson

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TopGirls- a Topping Production

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ByStMargaret's College Year12& 13Drama Directed byTrishMinns

This year has been a very exciting and productive one for the drama department. We started the year off with a bang.

Having the Shakespeare festival in March/ April and having our student directed piece win the Canterbury regional and be chosen for the finals in Wellington. There, the girls had an action-packed 4 days filled with workshops, performance and the occasional socializing. There they were awarded the prestigious 'Dale and Nina Hendry award for the most Innovative and Imaginative production in the Festival'. This was an honour as only a few awards were given out at this level.

The next major event in the Drama year was the Yearl2-13 production of Caryl Churchill's 'Top Girls'. We had a very hectic and demanding rehearsal schedule but in the end it was all worth it when on opening night we heard the audience applaud. The play was mature and sophisticated and we all enjoyed taking on and doing something a little different. Our director, Trish Minns, had to deal with multiple illnesses in the class even one of the main parts being hospitalised, but she took it in all her stride, and we would like to thank her for all the energy, time and passion she put into this production.

The juniors put on the elaborate and moving production of 'Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes,' in which the audience were entertained, informed and often moved to tears. The children got right into the spirit of the Japanese theme with many a kimono and homemade paper lanterns! We were all very proud of the young girls who took part in this and made it such a success. However the play's success lies in the brilliant and patient direction of Roz Spiers.

We had various speech and drama showcase nights in which the girls who take private lessons at this school were able to perform for their parents, friends and peers which was a lot of fun and a valuable experience for them!

On the whole it has been an incredible year for all areas of the arts in our school, especially drama. It is so good to see the continuing enthusiasm and interest in all aspects of drama coming through the school, even from the younger girls. The drama classes are bigger than ever and we can only imagine the incredible times everyone involved will have next year!

Good luck and make the most of ever opportunity Head of Drama, Jacqueline Denford Head of Theatre Sports, Georgia Heard

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Season 15 - 18June2004- SMCLittleTheatre Discipline, energy, commitment and focus! These are the hallmark qualities of the hugely successful 2004 production of Top Girls at St Margaret's College. Caryl Churchill's challenging play hit the London West End in 1982 and made its New York debut a few months later. The play was voted 'Best Drama of 1982 ', and on seeing it, in full production, it is very easy to see why!

Churchill challenges her audience on every level.

The play deals with women, successful women and the role of women in society. Set in Margaret Thatcher's England in the '80s it explores the position of women and how we are exploited.

The traditional place of the - nurturermother homemaker, the downtrodden wife and the successful woman in the business world, make up the fabric of the play.

Using a kaleidoscopic, circular framework, Churchill moves back and forward in time to present a wide range of women through the ages. So we begin in a smart restaurant with a private, celebration dinner for Marlene, who has just become the new managing director of "Top Girls". This agency which, ironically, is supposed to help women find employment, actually denigrates its female clients.

She (Marlene, played supremely by Alexandra Garrett), has invited a wonderful group of guests. These include real women

from history like Isabella Bird (Sophie Fitzsimons) and Lady Nijo (Georgia Heard) and fictionalised women from art and literature such as Dull Gret (Jessica Fransham, a Breughel figure), Griselda (Amanda Grigg), (from Chaucer's Canterbury Tales) and Pope Joan (from religious myth and legend).

The actresses cast in these parts presented a rich tapestry for the audience to savour. Careful attention to detail was obvious in the costuming of the show. The 13-century Japanese geisha, paraded in full ceremonial kimono and traditional white makeup. Dull Gret, a warrior woman in an apron, sustained her coarse, low-level dialogue while consuming vast quantities of food with good humour, evoking great pathos night after night. Marlene, in strikingly co-ordinated red and black outfits, epitomised the "successful" woman.

But, as Churchill asks, 3t wh3t cost? All of the women represented at the dinner party had suffered a particular loss. Each, for a variety of reasons, had lost her child. Lady Nijo's babies had been stripped from her, Pope Joan's baby was stoned, Marlene's baby (Angie) was raised by her sister Joyce, a sad woman who couldn't conceive a child of her own.

And we, the audience, are asked to consider these losses and their effects on the women who perhaps, should have been mothers.

Then there are the Agency women. The "Top Girls" themselves. All decked out in fetchingly co-ordinated costumes, with immaculate (high) hair, heels and lovely lacquered nails, they present another image of female success. Their shallow attitudes and values challenge us to consider what really is important in life. The "power dressing" reflects power but underneath it, human fragility and sadness can easily be uncovered. Bullying, smart talk

and personal criticism are the tactics employed against their women clients. Win (Calantha Peter) and Nell (Alice Bourdot) present the hard, superficial dolly bird images convincingly and made us wince as we recognise the inner qualities of supposed human success!

So the double image of successful public lives is contrasted with private lives and Marlene's personal history is explored.

Her relationship with her sister, Joyce, is fragile. As Marlene, selfishly it seems, climbs higher on the corporate ladder, she grows more alienated from her sister and daughter. Joyce, played supremely by Charlotte Bradshaw, deserves our sympathy and criticism. In the final scene of the play, the two harangue each other. The drama is intentionally powerful.

We suffer as both Joyce and Marlene do. Churchill provides no easy answer for the dilemma of what to do about Angie the child Marlene abandoned to Joyce so many years previously.

The challenge for clever, ambitious women is virtually the same today as it was 20 year ago. We are left to consider our own solutions to the problem.

Lyall Hallum's functional but cleverly designed set allowed for smooth, effective transitions from scene to scene. By focussing the action on various parts of the stage area, the audience were transported from the posh restaurant, to the Employment Agency and then to Joyce's backyard, simply and directly. Similar scenes were played out in the second act.

Stage-managing this production proved to be a job of epic proportions and Charlotte Mooney managed it with aplomb.

Vast amounts of real, edible food had to be consumed at the dinner party and this demanded thorough planning and preparation. Poor Gret actually increased her weight by eating all that bread!

Caryl Churchill's plays are challenging and this cast and crew met the challenges face on. Despite illness and misadventure the Year 12 and 13 girls proved the old adage about "the show going on" and it did! Successfully. For a four night sell out season! A superb, top performance for everyone of the 'Top Girls' cast and crew, who were involved.

A gutsy, intellectual exercise, presenting "a play with real balls".

And one to be proud of. The director must be praised for her initiative, passion and abiding trust.

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House Reports Konini

Manuka This year has been an awesome year for Manuka, with house spirit picking up throughout the year, and culminating with an awesome effort on House Day. Swimming sports, not always a strong point, was the first event for the year, and although we went out hard and did some fantastic work in the pool, even with all our talents and our star swimmers we were only able to gain a 4 111 place.

However, it was impressive to see the white costumes and hear the chants, as house spirit was alive and strong.

As usual, Term 2 brought about cross-country, which always seems to catch us unawares; I think a few of us had forgot about those training programmes! Although a few of our runners brought us success, the majority of our house took time to take a leisurely stroll around the park, and let the other houses take this one out. That's okay, it was a nice walk, and besides, we were saving our energy and ourselves for House Day. House day turned out to be a brilliant day for Manuka.

There was a lot of house spirit, a lot of white, a lot of chanting and heaps of energy from all involved. The young theatre sports team turned out an excellent performance first up, which must have inspired us as we went on to win Junior Hockey, Petanque and Trivial Pursuit as well. After an enjoyable combined house lunch, we took on the other houses in the house play competition. Everyone in the house put in a massive effort for the play, and we reaped the rewards when we won first place! A big thanks to all the rugby players, the angels, the hillbillies, and the very memorable gang scene as well!

This year has been a lot of fun, and everyone can be proud of the way they performed and supported the other people in the house. A huge thank you to Olivia Blair, who has been so much help and done everything I asked and more! Also to all the Year 13 girls who have been fantastic and willing to help out especially with athletics and with regards to House Play and House Day organization.

Good luck for 2005 !

Well what an exciting and successful year it has been for the huge purple family of Konini.

We kicked off the year with a splash at the Swimming Sports gaining a proud 3rd place. It was great seeing the energy and enthusiasm from the house in and out of the pool. A big thanks to all the swimmers, divers and supporters.

Next up we gave our all to excel in the Athletic Sports where we were placed 5111 overall. The competition was fierce but Konini kept pushing to get a result to keep us all smiling.

Everybody gave their best and supported the house with style.

Soon after the athletics it was straight into the House Tennis coming 2 nd followed closely by the House Cross Country where we were placed 5111• A great effort shown by the tennis players and runners, let your true purples shine!

With the end of term two approaching we were getting prepared for the most important date on the house calendar House Day! We kicked the day off, all rushing to our sports where the whole house displayed great sportsmanship dressed in their glorious purples!! We were pleased with the results where we carved up in the junior hockey and showed hidden talents in table tennis and petanque. The house play " SMC Olympics" however had a different outcome where we placed 5111 overall, but it was pleasing to see that even when things weren't looking up, all Koninians kept shining and put on a colourful energetic show for the rest of the school! Thankyou to everyone that took part in the day and also all the hard work and preparation leading up to it.

Once again we managed to paint the purple on the ski field in the House Skiing. It was a cloudless day at the mountain where Konini was placed 2 nd equal with Rata, as we speed demons raced friskily down the slopes of Hutt. Amazing efforts were displayed at the recent house rowing where Kate Dirkswager made an outstanding new record. All house rowers showed strong house spirit and determination, gaining us a Robyn Andrew well-earned 4 111place. Keep it up.

Overall it's been an exciting, colourful year for all Koninians.

I'd like to thank the entire house for their outstanding Kowhai contributions, the support you've given in all aspects of the As an excellent year comes to a close, Kowhai has again year and also for showing such great sportsmanship. Thanks proved it can run, jump, swim, ski, row and play tennis with 111 especially to Nicola Robson (Deputy Head) and the whole 7 the best of them. But what was outstanding this year was our form for looking so great in purple! house spirit. Starting at the poolside with a rowdy bunch, in KO KO KO NINI NINI NINI Peace. wacky yellow outfits dedicated to making yellow even yellower Daniela Aebli

and losing their voices in the process. So the result was not the one we were hoping for, leaving us with plenty of room for improvement. Swimming sports was mainly a steppingstone to the top, and step we did. Out at QEII the house showed we were keen to get some points on the board. The day coming down to the wire and a tight finish for 4111• Another major event on the house calendar has to be House Day. Yellow covered the school; I wouldn't be surprised if our chants were heard by half of Christchurch.

The full participation in the morning could only be topped by the effort in the house play. Our house play went exceptionally well resulting in a 2 11d place. Based on the five rings of captain planet combining to form the mighty house of KOWHAI. Our overall result was not quite as mighty gaining a 1st at the other end.

As the summer drew to an end our skiers and snowboarders hit the slopes to claim a strong 4 111 place, well done girls.

Unfortunately Hagley Park did not receive quite the same pounding in our cross-country efforts, many of the runners taking their time to enjoy the surroundings.

The last house event of the year was the indoor rowing with Kowhai stamping their mark on the newest house event, winning two of the five-team races.

Overall I have enjoyed my role as captain of Kowhai this year. Thank you so much to Hana and all of Year 13 for all the help given to me; it would have been impossible to do it without them. To the rest of the house, good luck, keep the golden house shining.

Sophie Aubrey, House Captain

Matipo Wow! What an amazing, action packed year it has been for all the staff and students involved in the greatest house ever - MATIPO. The year started off with a splash, literally, in the swimming pool, where Matipo somehow pulled though with an amazing participation rate and took away 1st place in the swimming.

There was great support and determination, especially from the new enthusiastic 3rd formers bringing out new and exciting chants that will be passed on to the next generations of matipo.

Next up was a stop off at QEII for the athletic sports where the competition was fierce right to the last second. But Matipo couldn't be controlled coming away with another 1st place and many age group champions! (Sarah Gunn, Hillary Bell, Charlotte Henley, Harriet Harper.)

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With the end of term 1 approaching we were preparing for the all-exciting House Day. The usual stress of writing, directing and starring in the house plays, putting together the sports teams, and trying to be innovative and creative in the theatre sports. On the day everyone turned up at school looking Brilliant in all their Brown. The day started off with the theatre sports, which was an entertaining experience where we tried our hardest and did our very best. Then we spread out round the school for many various sports where Matipo showed their guts and determination and fight to never give up. The most exciting and challenging part of the day was still to come with HOUSE PLAYS after lunch! The standard of the plays was extremely high. The Matipo girls gave it their best, and all the hard work on Monday's tutor time really paid off. The girls showed real house spirit on house day and I was really impressed at the commitment that all the girls showed which helped us in our overall 2nd placing.

The other House events that have occurred this year were: the cross country, a great Matipo success, house tennis another extremely successful day that was this year held on a super sunny Sunday, where everyone had a really fun filled day. Then came the Skiing and Snowboarding trip where all the girls jumped on the busses with the spunky Christs College boys and travelled up to Mt Hutt for full on day of racing. All the girls shone on the slopes with great speed and style to come away from the day with an overall placing of 5th place in skiing and 2 nd place in Snowboarding. The last thing on the agenda for house competitions was house rowing. None of the girls were scared to give it a try and we had great numbers entering to gain even more points for the house. We came away from this last event with 1st place and lots of girls with sore legs and rosy red faces!

Thank you to everyone in Matipo, especially the 7th formers and Claire Washington (Deputy Head of House) The House staff members especially Mrs J Strang and Ms L Chong who were always there to lend a hand at a stressful time. Matipo had a really successful year but we couldn't have achieved any of it without the help that was around us supporting and encouraging us MATIPOIANS to do our best!

Turn up the radio what do you hear MATIPO, MATIPO That's our cheer, We gona beat 'em bust 'em that's our custom GOOO MATIPO! Lastly good Luck to Matipo house for the future, keep up the positive attitudes and fight to win!!

Good luck to the 71h Formers of next year, you will be great - just remember to be organised and be creative. Good luck and have fun!

Sophie Fitzsimons, Head of House

Rata In all, 2004 has been an outstanding year for Rata, The start of the year opened and the house gained twenty five new girls, all multi-talented and later being successful in all school and house activities throughout the year.

We stood out from the start, by coming a very close 2nd place in school swimming sports. Each individual swimmer and the whole house participation was incredible, winning most relays and finishing off the day winning house croc.

Then to Athletics, Rata showed its strength again, coming a well-achieved 2nd place again, loosing to Matipo again.

House Day came around and we all knew this was our day to shine, as we are known as a very sporty house. The day started off very well - we took 1st place in Theatre sports!

Yippee, House sport proved to be more successful then ever, as all teams played with strong house spirit and pride, doing very well in all events, especially petanque and netball. Finishing off the day with House Plays, a well-earned 4th place was a pleasing result. The help of every single girl in the house and the wonderful spirit they showed paid off and we won House day!!

Great job everybody Unfortunately during the year our much adored house leader, Jess Fransham, left St Margaret's because of illness; this was very unexpected and her presence was greatly missed.

Thank you to all the sixth and seventh formers who helped out when called upon, big thumbs up, you guys did great.

Many other events occurred during the year and Rata was always up there giving it the best they could. House Tennis 4th place, Cross Country 3rd place, Skiing and snowboarding 2nd place and finishing off the year with Indoor Rowing coming a very close 2nd place, losing to Matipo by one point, Emma Symon breaking a new record for the Year Nine individual S00m sprint.

Every Ratarian can give themselves a giant pat on the back for the very busy and successful year.

Thankyou so much for a very enjoyable year and best of luck for the future Ratarian leaders, I know you'll be totally awesome.

Maggie Whiteley

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Rimu Another great year has come to an end. And yet again Rimu has proved that it can run, swim, dance, ski and most of all show great house spirit which has resulted in mixed success for the 2004 year.

First up was swimming sports and what a day that was!

With everyone beautifully dressed in their green attire, green banners overflowing from the pool area and "Scribe on our side" we were ready to hit the pool and make a real splash.

Apart from a few individual stars such as Samantha Walker and Frances Ruddiman, we clearly weren't in the running for any major sweep of all the titles, but that had no effect on the amazing house spirit and determination right to the end. In true Rimu style we cheered the longest and hardest right through the prizegiving and with a placing of S1h, we all knew that we were just warming up and things were going to get a lot better!

Athletics day dawned on us, and after our not so fantastic results at swimming sports we knew exactly what we had to do. Once again everyone's green gears came out and the chanting and cheering was out of this world! Everyone's effort was huge and one to be proud of. With Jackie Knobloch taking out senior champion and amazing individual efforts by everyone else, including Marewa Kraak's well fought hurdles race(!!), we were able to make the climb up to a very credible yt1 place. Big thanks to everyone who ran, threw, jumped and skipped for Rimu - you did us proud!

Next up was a spot of tennis and a chance to get out and run round Hagley Park in the much loved cross country. The turn out for tennis was not so great but a huge thank you to all that did show up, especially seeing as it was on a Sunday morning! All I can say is Crutchley, don't quit your day job!

We gained a not so great place of 61h but with heads held high in true Rimu style, we let bygones be bygones. Cross country however was a different matter! Even though we were only placed 4 111, this was not a true reflection of the effort put in and the results got out. The senior girls especially, were amazing!

Once again our star athlete Jackie managed to take out the title of senior champ with about five other Rimutarians making it into the top 12.

House Day is always one of the biggest highlights on the school calendar and once again proved to be a great day. With fantastic results in every sporting direction ( 1st senior hockey, 1st = soccer, 211dtable tennis and 2nd = theatre sports), delicious food at the shared lunch and that awesome house spirit

everywhere, this year would have to have been one of the best. Our house play scraped together in the end contributing to the position of 3rd overall.

House skiing was an awesome event as keen green snow bunnies hit the slopes of Mt Hutt. The conditions were as good as perfect and the results flawless. Rimu won the skiing and came 2nd in snowboarding which put many of those girls through to the school ski team.

I would like to say a huge thank you to all the 7th formers and especially my deputy Victoria Perez for all the effort and hard work that you guys have put in that often goes unacknowledged.

You guys rock! And to the whole house, you have been a terrific bunch of girls to work with and I hope you keep that Rimu spirit alive for many years to come.

All the best for 2005. Stay cool, go hard, and show those other houses what we are made of ! !

RIMU RIMU RIMU! OI OI OI!

We are extremely grateful to Mr David Harris for all his help over the years building and renovating book shelves and also to Mrs Gale Harris for her painting skills - we wish you both a happy retirement. My thanks also go to Miss Jose Barkus for her hard work during this very busy year and we must not forget Mr Leif Keane, who always comes so cheerfully to our aid whenever we have a computer problem.

Last, but definitely not least - a special thank you to our librarians who have all worked so hard and given up so many intervals and lunch breaks to help. You have been a delight to have in the library with your willingness to assist and your real love of books and reading. You are all special people and I look forward to seeing you in 2005 in our newly painted and carpeted library.

Diana White, Librarian

Bo Springford

Library Report 2004 How times change! Fifty years ago the St Margaret's College library had 5,000 books and issued SOon a busy day.

In 2004 we have over 20,000 titles and issue 300 books daily. Younger girls were not allowed in the library then - now they are amongst our most avid readers and primary and middle school girls make up all of our 42 school librarians.

Some things do not change though and as always we have important people to thank. Many staff, girls and parents have kindly donated books and magazines to us this year and we are particularly grateful, once again, to Mrs Howes. Your support enabled us to purchase several hundred dollars' worth of new books in May during Book Week, when we were very lucky to have Mr Jon Gadsby and Dr David Marshall as our special guests, as well as our own Miss Jill Kerr and Mrs Chris Wyeth.

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Librarians Back Row: Chelsea Robinson, Chloe Crowe, Megan Vincent, Emilie Simpson, Olivia Wyatt, Emma Learey, Bethanie Walton, Emily O'Brien Third Row: Mrs D White, Sarah Feary, Brittany Iyson, Jessica Benton, ReneeStewart, Emma Askew, Alexandra Bond, Madison Crowe, Miss J Barkus Second Row: Ashleigh Kumar, Aimee Kenworthy, Sophie Cocks, Emily Street, Julia Noh, Charlotte Jackson, Emma Price, Joanna Duncan Front Row: Katherine Pearse, Lily Cain, Samantha Strongmn.n, Holly Caird, Nicole Cousins, Paris Frost, Alice Fairley, Josephine Gallagher, Cara Askew

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Chamber Choir Kate Moran, Samantha McConnell, Anna Stace,Kirsty Stewart, Sarah Reese,Georgia Heard SecondRow: Miss J Kerr, Hailey Williams, Joanna Chen-Green,Jennifer Howes, Elizabeth Dawe, Katie Bijl, RebeccaArdagh Front Row: Madeline Ellerm, Sophie 1rengrove, Louise Daprini, Sophie Gibbons, Harriet Daley, Dominique Chiu, RebeccaManning

Back Row:

Year 9 Choir Penny Buckley, Hannah Brown, Bridget Robilliard, Catriona Murray, Sophie Fraser, Caitlin Craigie, Alice Wright, Olivia Brooks Miss J Kerr, Emajane Harwood, Alice Faull, Jessica Fibbes, Alexandra Warren, Ji Won Choi, Belinda Ferguson, Kirsten Brown, Hailey Williams, Abby Shaw, Molly Ferguson Second Row: Emily Shearer, Elena Neill, Jordan Grant, Rina Soetanto, Fiona Winskill, Jacqueline Kaye, Emma Banks, Annabelle Heard, Bridget Hazledine, Sylvia Baker, Sarah Gunn Front Row: Olivia Phillipson, Rebekah Masterton, Zoe Redwood, RebeccaManning, Ella Marks, Ottilie Smith, Fiona Millar, Siramol On-Sri, Hannah Milner, Holly Erickson

Back Row: Third Row:

Chamber Music: Hilary 1regenza, Sarah Reese,Claire Washington, Frances Tilly, Kirsty Stewart.

SecondRow: Mr Adams, Jennifer Rees,Hooi Ling Chia, Katie Bijl, Melissa 'Tyson.

Front Row: Boram Yi, Dah Eun Lim, Jiwon Lee, Linda Park, Eun Sol Park, RebekahMasterton.

Back Row:

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Senior Choir

Senior Choir Back Row:

Georgina Borowczyk, Kate Moran, Hayley Street, Sarah Reese,Sarah George,Michelle Souster, Kirsty Stewart, Alana Bowden, Anna Stace, Samantha McConnell, Jennifer Howes, Bryn/ea Collin

Third Row:

Whitney Brown. Joanna Chen-Green,Rosemary Read, Monica Johnson, Elizabeth Dawe, Nicola Shaw, Laura Fairbairn, Lucinda Douglas, Frances Guthrey, Melissa Tyson, RebeccaArdagh

Second Row: Miss J Kerr, Dominque Chiu, Andrea Khoo, Harriet Daley, JessicaMurchison, Bobby Hannaway, Kimberlee Smith, Sophie Bridge, Katie Bijl, Harriet Harper, Caitlin Habgood, Holly Richdale, Louise Daprini Front Row:

Sophie Trengrove, Thanawan Tangthanasup, Rachel Gardner, Kimberley Smith, Nicola Green, Sophie Gibbons, Sally Choi, Elizabeth Guthrey, Elizabeth Rae, Madeline Ellerm, Sarah Masterton

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Flute Ensemble Molly Ferguson, Clara Wells, Sarah Reese Bronwyn Hanger, Annelise Oorschot, Rebekah Masterton

Back Row: Middle Row: Front Row:

Jazz Band Sarah Reese,Frances Tilly, Kirsty Stewart Mr Chris Adams, Georgina Borowczyk, Suz,ie Vink Courtney Paterson, Monica Johnson Lavinia Shanks, Lauren Thomas, Caitlin Craigie Gina Scandrett, Emma Banks, Jessica Prebble

Senior Orchestra Back Row: Mr Adams, Courtney Martyn, Miriam Black, Sarah Reese,Monica Johnson, Bronwyn Hanger, Nicola Shaw, Sally Choi.

Second Row: Melissa Tyson, Kira Williams, Holly Richdale, Jiwon Lee, Georgina Borowczyk Emma Currie, Annabel Goslin Front Row: Harriet Campbell, Rebekah Masterton, Jennifer Rees, Nicola Green, Sarah Masterton

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Recorder Ensemble Emma Askew, Bethanie Walton, Chelsea Robinson

Back Row: Front Row:

Junior Orchestra Mr Adams, Hannah Lee, Lauren Thomas, Susanna Vink, Annie Lin. Harriet Campbell, Johanna King, Lavinia Shanks Genevieve Du Val, Caitlin Yee

7 reasoning provided for even richer presentations.

Myer'sCup SpeechCompetition philosophical The evening's entertainment was completed with the

Grand Final,SMCChapel, 20May2004 Now that NCEA is firmly entrenched in our New Zealand schools' systems with its particular ways of giving credits towards students' qualifications, our school speech competition has taken on an even greater significance.

A long held tradition at St Margaret's, this competition, now for students from Years 5 through to Year 13, provides a speaking platform for all girls to air their views, and in years 11 and 12, gain precious credits towards their Achievement certificates.

The 2004 Grand Final proved, again, the wide-ranging talents of the fourteen speakers. Their abilities to persuade, cajole, inform, amuse and ultimately move the captivated audience were noteworthy. Clearly competent work has been conducted in classrooms and students have used their lessons and their personal expertise to create such great speeches. So teachers, peers, parents and other caregivers must be acknowledged for their parts in making the public speaking competition so viable and valuable!

Paris Frost (Year 6), Winner of the Primary School section presented a delightful demonstration speech entitled "Changing". It was a witty piece, which addressed the serious issue of how parents change as they grow older.

Amid much laughter, our MC Sophie Gibbons (Head Prefect and herself the winner of all the various trophies in this competition over the past few years) introduced the girls who had come through both the classroom and semi final sections of the contest. Her warmth was instrumental in helping the contestants relax sufficiently to present their individual work so competently.

And so, while we were entertained, the audience was also challenged to think about our own personal values as speaker after speaker threw down gauntlet after gauntlet. The need to lend a hand, to stop being so wild and wasteful and to consider individual values in flying our flags were issues that involve us all.

Our new judge, Ms Lee Ball, a director of Dynamic Communications, and an advanced Toast Mistress speaker, was most impressed by the obvious passion evident in each girls' speech. Ideas had been thoughtfully explored and delivered with confidence, clarity and a real sense of persuasion. A sound mix of humour interwoven with the more serious,

delightful interludes provided by Miss Kerr and the Chamber Choir. Their singing of 'The Pedlar's Song' and 'My Love Dwelt in a Northern Land' gave the audience something completely different to appreciate whilst the judge worked on her decisionmaking at the end of each section of the contest!

The judge's job was exacting, as the quality of the speeches was consistently high amongst all competitions.

Congratulations to the 2004 winners: Toomer Trophy Year 7-9 Bridget Hazledine Year 9 Gosset Cup Year 10-11 Olivia Carville Year 11 Myers' Cup Years 12-13 Michelle Souster Year 12 Lyn Kennedy, HOD English

Peer Support Julianne Boyd, Nicola Robson, RebeccaPierce, Sophie Aubrey, Amy Satterthwaite, Anna Stace Third Row: Josie Benny, Jessica Chapman, Hana Abbot, Laura Fairbairn, Jessica Cooke, Charlotte Bradshaw Second Row: Nicole Matheson, Jane Cockburn, Gemma Craig, Bo Springford, Lauren Smith, Harriet Daley Front Row: Sophie Fitzsimons, Kate Taylor, Robyn Andrew, Elizabeth Kitson, Frances Ruddiman, Abby Milner, Morgana Woolhouse-Williams

Back Row:

ST MARGARET'S COLLEGE 2004 MYERSCUP WINNERS

Back: Front:

Myers Cup Winners Mrs Lyn Kennedy Paris Frost, Michelle Souster, Olivia Carville

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ST MARGARET& COLLEGE 2004 PREFECTS g DEPUTIES

Prefects & Deputies Back Row: Jessica Fransham, Amanda Grigg, RebeccaPierce, Jacqueline Denford, Claire Washington, Amy Satterthwaite, Olivia Wakem. Jessica Cooke Third Row: Kate Taylor, Jessica Chapman, Hana Abbot, Nicola Robson, Laura Fairbairn, Victoria Perez,Anna Lindsay Second Row: Olivia Blair, Harriet Daley, Virginia Timperley, Robyn Andrew, Charlotte Bradshaw, Lauren Smith, Bo Springford, Jane Cockburn Front Row: Sophie Fitzsimons, RebeccaSearle, Josie Benny, Sophie Gibbons, Elizabeth Kitson, Philippa Smith, Daniela Aebli

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ST MARGARET'SCOLLEGEPRIZE LIST Academic Prizes 2004 Year10Prizes2004 {Donated byStMargaret's College PTA) Presented by:MrsJoyColes Georgina Archibald Erin Benyon

Georgina Borowczyk

Alice Cohen Brynlea Collin Emma Costello Julia Currie Jessica Deacon Madeline Ellerm Dayle Gibson Shanae Glassey Philippa Goslin Elizabeth Guthrey Tamsin Henley Sighle Illston Lucy Macfarlane

Morag McDonald

Anna Mclachlan Rebecca Mehrtens Freya Morrison Jemma Opie

Achievement in English Progress in Dance Achievement in Structures and Mechanisms Achievement in Mathematics Achievement in Physical Education Achievement in Social Science Progress in English Progress in Japanese Progress in Economics Achievement in Food Technology (Joint) Progress in Information Management Progress in Science Progress in Art Achievement in Materials Technology Progress in Drama Achievement in Graphics Progress in Food Technology Achievement in Information and Communication Technology Progress in Graphics Progress in Ballet Participation in Religious Education (Joint) Progress in French Progress in Information and Communication Technology Achievement in French Achievement in Art Achievement in Science NCEA Level I Achievement in Mathematics 119 NCEA Level 1 Progress in Materials Technology Progress in Physical Education Achievement in Economics Achievement in Science

Eve Palmer

Achievement in Food Technology (Joint) Achievement in Drama Samantha Read Progress in Chinese Hahna Retallick-Brown Progress in Mathematics Samantha Robinson Participation in Religious Education (Joint) Harriet Smith Progress in Social Science Kimberlee Smith Achievement in Chinese Achievement in Music NCEA Level 1 Kimberley Smith Achievement in Japanese Amy Tappenden Outstanding Achievement in Japanese NCEA Level I Rebecca Wadworth Achievement in Ballet Achievement in Dance Claire Walters Achievement in Literacy Annelise Walt Achievement in Information Management

Jennifer Howes

Year11Academic Prizes2004 {Donated bytheSMCOGA} Presented by:MrsRosemary Binnie

Danielle Mills Fiona Morrison

Lucy Acland Kelly Belcher Lanie Blacklaws

Chelsea Brook Olivia Carville Rosemary Christie Elizabeth Dawe Clementine Dickie Olivia Faull

Bronwyn Hanger Courtney Hobson Rosemary Holliday

Progress in Mathematics 119 Achievement in Geography Progress in Health Education Progress in Mathematics 115 Progress in Human Biology Achievement in Technology Achievement in Dance (Joint) Gosset Cup for Public Speaking Achievement in Human Biology Achievement in Chinese Progress in Home Economics Achievement in Health Education Achievement in Physical Education with Health NZ Institute of Physics Prize for Achievement in Physics Achievement in Drama Achievement in Japanese

Erin Jackson Monica Johnson Jiwon Lee Megan Maher Olivia Marlow Annabelle Matson Sarah Masterton

Alison McKay Sophia Meares Jane Millar

Jessica Murchison

Fiona Dowie Niamh Peren Sarah Reese Elizabeth Shalders

Jessica Steenson Kirsty Stewart Chiaki Tanizaki Julia Taylor

Joanna Peat Memorial Cup for Improvement in Japanese Progress in Technology Achievement in Mathematics 129 (Joint) Achievement in Music NCEA Level 2 Achievement in Mathematics 115 Achievement in Information Management (Joint) Progress in Dance Progress in Physics Achievement in Physical Education Achievement in English Major Levy Cup for Achievement in History (Joint) Progress in Science (Joint) Achievement in Graphics Belinda Thompson Cup for Achievement in Chemistry Achievement in Dance (Joint) Achievement in Ballet Progress in Physical Education with Health Progress in Art Progress in French Progress in Physical Education Major Levy Cup for Achievement in History (Joint) Cup for Most Improvement in Debating Progress in Science (Joint) Achievement in Art Achievement in French Progress in English Achievement in Information Management (Joint) Progress in Business Introduction Achievement in Home Economics Progress in Chemistry Achievement in Mathematics 129 (Joint) Achievement in ESOL Achievement in Business Introduction

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Genevieve Toop Progress in Geography Nantana Tubtimphiroj Progress in ESOL Lily Turnbull Achievement in Mathematics 112 Melissa Tyson Progress in Music Eleanor Wootten Progress in Drama

Year12Academic Prizes2004 (Donated bySMCPTA) Presented by:MsSarahTempleton Jenna Adamson Caroline Atkinson Julianne Bellaney

Katherine Borowczyk Georgina Bradfield

Zoe Carson Joanna Chen-Green Thanruthai (Earn) Chinruksa Sheng-Tsung (Dominique) Chiu

Charlotte Dolden

Lucy Faull

Alexandra Garrett

Sarah George Melissa Gray

Eric Wills Memorial Prize for Achievement in Economics Sarah Fell Cup for Achievement in Photography Achievement in Mathematics 122 Alabaster Cup for Achievement in Home Economics Achievement in 1B History Penney Cup for Achievement in History Laura Martin Cup for Achievement in Chemistry Achievement in IB Theory of Knowledge NZ China Friendship Society Prize for Achievement in Chinese Achievement in ESOL Achievement in 1BJapanese Achievement in 1B Mathematical Methods Achievement in Mathematics 125 Dorothy Robinson Cup for Achievement in Computer Technology Achievement in Graphics Achievement in Design Dr Mann Prize for Achievement in Physics Achievement in Classical Studies (Joint) Achievement in Drama Starry Essay Cup for Creative Writing Achievement in 1B ITGS Miss Edgar's Cup for Achievement in Art

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Harriet Hamilton

Min-Hsuan Kao Jaimee Kleinbichler

Marewa Kraak Mijntje Lepoutre Deborah Looi

Edward's Cup for Achievement in English Hallum Cup for Individual Excellence in Art Achievement in Japanese Achievement in IB French Achievement in 1BSpanish Waltenburg Cup for Languages Achievement in Physical Education Achievement in Painting

Year13Academic Prizes2003 Donated bySMCOGA

Josie Benny Julianne Boyd Charlotte Bradshaw

Olivia Cowdy

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Achievement in 1B Chemistry Achievement in 1B Biology Achievement in IB English Brooke Mellsop Achievement in French McGibbon Cup for Achievement in Biology Kate Moran Achievement in IB Mathematical Studies Kanyaka Pramayudyani Eric Wills Memorial Prize for Achievement in Accounting Lincoln University Prize for Commerce Jennifer Rees Achievement in IB Physics Hannah Simpson Achievement in IB Mathematics Higher Level Tania Snelgar Progress in Graphics NCEA Level 1 Michelle Souster Myers' Cup for Public Speaking Thanawan Tangthanasup Achievement in 1B Chinese Carly Townrow Achievement in Classical Studies (Joint) Achievement in Dance (Joint) Annie Walsh Mills Cup for Achievement in Geography Juliette Wanty Achievement in Technology Achievement in Dance (Joint) Boram Yi Achievement in IB Art

Robyn Andrew

Michelle Choi

Cooper Cup for Debating (Joint) Stock Cup for Achievement in Geography Achievement in Physical Education Achievement in Computer Technology Achievement in Painting Achievement in Drama

Sophie Gibbons

Gemma Graig Nicola Green Amanda Grigg Sarah Hewer

Alice Howarth Chen Hsu Anna Jo Yu-San Kang

Sophia Kwon Philippa Lee Anna Lindsay Julia MacLean Kezia Parsons Nicola Robson

Frances Ruddiman Lucy Rutherford

Taylor Prize for Accounting Hoy Prize for Achievement in Mathematics with Calculus Achievement in Mathematics with Statistics & Modelling Achievement in Japanese Eric Wills Memorial Prize for Achievement in Economics Lincoln University Prize for Commerce Achievement in 1BDesign Technology Achievement in 1B Information Technology in a Global Society Achievement in IB Geography Achievement in IB Theory of Knowledge Cooper Cup for Debating (Joint) Achievement in Home Economics Achievement in 1B Mathematics Methods Roy Smith Cup for Achievement in History Achievement in IB Economics Achievement in 1B History Larcombe Cup for Achievement in French Austin Cup for Achievement in Biology Old Girls' Association Prize for Achievement in Art Corsbie Cup for Achievement in Chemistry Achievement in Art History Achievement in Photography Achievement in Technology Achievement in Physics Achievement in Classical Studies Achievement in Design Achievement in Dance Shona Begg Cup for Excellence in Design Dr Mary Tolley Prize for the Highest Achieving Year 13 Science Student (Joint) Achievement in IB Mathematics Studies Wellington Old Girls' Association Cup for Achievement in English

Hayley Scandrett

Achievement in Sculpture Katherine Mansfield Young Writers Award - Highly Commended Rebecca Searle Achievement in Graphics Lauren Smith Achievement in IB Biology Achievement in IB English Achievement in 1B Chemistry Achievement in 1BJapanese Kate Taylor Achievement in 1B Physics Achievement in 1BMathematics Higher Level Dr Mary Tolley Prize for the Highest Achieving Year 13 Science Student (Joint) Morgana Woolhouse-Williams Achievement in 1B Spanish

Service Awards Presented byBishop DavidColes Thacker Sacristan's Cup, Chorister's Prize - Anna Stace Award for Head of International Club -Jane Cockburn Award for Head of Choir -Sophie Gibbons Award for Head of Orchestra - Jennifer Rees Stokes Cup for Service to School Music - Kirsty Stewart Mollie Copper Cup for Service to School Sport Sophie Fitzsimons & Philippa Smith Ashburton Old Girls' Prize for Service in the Boarding House - Virginia Timperley St Margaret's College Award for Head Boarder Jessica Cooke St Margaret's College Award for Head Girl - Sophie Gibbons St Margaret's College Award for Commitment and Service to the College (Joint) - Charlotte Bradshaw & Laura Fairbairn

BoardingHouse Prizes For making a positive contribution to the Boarding House.

Year 10 Sutherland Cup - Sara Satterthwaite Year 11 Julius Prize - Katherine Best Year 12 Wendy Nicholls Memorial Trophy Thanawan Tangthanasup Year 13 Bradley /Zina Cup - Amy Satterthwaite

Arts Prizes Martin Cup for Musical Performance - Jiwon Lee Nicola Dodwell Cup for making a significant contribution to Choral Music - Georgia Heard Corder Cup for Achievement in Drama - Jacqueline Denford Dance Trophy - Olivia Wakem Ngaio Marsh Prize for Outstanding Promise in the Arts Georgia Heard "Poutama Iti a Hato Makere" - the Artistic Trophy given for Ability, Performance, Leadership and Spirituality in the Arts -Charlotte Bradshaw

Major Awards Marlene Bell cup for Best All-round Year 12 Student Katherine Borowczyk Watson Salver For Dedication and Committment to the 1B Programme Olivia Cowdy MacBrayne Cup for Proxime Accessit (runner-up) to Dux Sarah Hewer The Virginia Christie Cup for the Dux of St Margaret's College Lauren Smith The St Margaret's Cup for the Senior Student who, in all aspects of school life, most clearly expresses the spirit of St Margaret's College Lauren Smith

In January 2003 a shy young African student arrived at St Margaret's College.

For Patricia Kang'ethe the decision to leave home and family in Nairobi and to come to New Zealand was a huge one. Her older sister had been educated abroad and Patricia's father, a lawyer in Nairobi, wanted both his daughters to have the same chance. For Patricia, the opportunity of studying in the International Baccalaureate Programme was what attracted her. It was also important that the school she choose offered boarding facilities and New Zealand, with its reputation as a place of peace and beauty, seemed a good choice.

For Patricia the two years here were full of challenge, the contrast of a cold winter's morning compared to Kenya's heat, studying in what was not her first language, living in a boarding school with 'noisy' Kiwis who had a well established social network and the academic chal-lenges of the 1B programme.

Patricia faced these challenges with courage Patricia Kang'ethe and with dignity. She Nairobi, Kenya, Africa quickly became a very important part of our school community and her passion for international justice and her world view brought a richness to the 1B programme. In her first year at St Margaret's she was a finalist in the Myers Cup Public Speaking competition and gave a compelling presentation entitled "Let there be Peace on Earth" which clearly showed her values and her passion.

We were privileged to have had Patricia Kang'ethe as a student at St Margaret's. She enriched our community and brought a special dimension to the International Baccalaureate programme. We were delighted that she was one of our successful 2005 1Bgraduates. We hope to welcome other young women from Africa in the future.

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such amazing people and supporting the school and me throughout the year and also for allowing me to be Head Sacristan this year, it has been inspiring.

I wish everybody a safe and happy summer break and may God bless you.

Anna Stace

Sacristans Susanna Vink, Anna Stace (Head Sacristan), Rev P Riley, Danielle Mills, Patricia Kang'ethe

Rev. PPgRiley officiating at the Leavers Eucharist

Sacristan's Report This year has been an awesome year for the spiritual life of the school. We have had House chapels with the heads of House organising them. There has been heaps of positive feedback from the students, so much so that one was repeated in our Thursday Chapel Service for the whole school to get inspiration from the incredible leaders we have had this year.

The Confirmation Service at the end of May, which I was a student companion for, was enlightening. It was wonderful to see senior girls taking their faith an extra step.

Term three saw that each year group having a Chapel service, which was organised by that year group in co-operation with Peg. Founders Day service was held at the start of November.

This is a beautiful tradition that St Margaret's have had every year to celebrate the Founders of our School.

In the Week Four of Term Four I was privileged enough to interview Brad Thorne, former All Black, about becoming a Christian. It is great that we had the chance to have such a legend come to talk with us!

I would like to take this opportunity to thank a few people.

Firstly, Miss Kerr for leading the Choir and playing the organ so brilliantly this year. I appreciate her commitment to the girls in the Choir. To Danielle Mills, for helping me and filling in so ably when I was absent. And Mike and Peg for being

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School Council Back Row: Nicola Hulley, Lucy Acland, Georgina Borowczyk Middle Row: Jessica Murchison, Abby Shaw, Emma Feclzney,Sophie Chima Front Row: Jessica Chamberlain, Elizabeth Kitson, RebeccaPierce, Jessica Cooke, Olivia Phillipson

School Council

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This year the School Council have worked with an emphasis on getting new ideas through holding frequent year group meetings. From these meetings it was our job to separate what the students want from what the school needs. These suggestions were taken to management and the feasible ones were acted upon.

Some of our projects this year have included : - photocopying can now be charged to your cafe card - a bell being connected in the cafe and 7th form common room. (in process) and - school badges being available The school newspaper committee started off with high enthusiasm in the first term with our first newspaper being put together but due to some disagreements on content it was not published. Everyone is looking forward to publishing our end of year paper. We have had a great school council constantly turning up to weekly meetings brimming with new ideas.

RebeccaPierce and Elizabeth Kitson

Sports Council

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Back: Middle: Front:

Nicola Robson. Sophie Enersen. RebeccaPierce, Sophie Aubrey, Sarah Johnson, Rosanna Frankish, Hana Abbot, Jessica Fransham Philippa Smith, Fiona Morrison, Marewa Kraak. Jessica Cooke, Josie Benny, Laura Fairbairn, Elizabeth Kitson Morgana Woolhouse-Williams, Abby Milner, Tara Clinick, Frances Ruddiman, Kate Taylor, Rebecca Searle, Sophie Fitzsimons

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Laura Fairbairn, Georgina Thomas, Sophie Aubrey, Annie Walsh RebeccaPierce Miss C Arthur, Katherine Borowczyk, Emily Hunt, Josie Benny Marewa Kraak, Lucy Faull Elizabeth Kitson, Tara Clinick, RebeccaSearle, Philippa Smith Kate Taylor, Sophie Fitzsimons

Yet again it has been a very full on busy year for the Sports Council. From day one the swimming sports needed organization but the council's extreme efficiency saw the smooth running of all events with the highlight being the staff versus the student relay race. Here the students came out victorious, beating the staff with seconds to spare.

This event was closely followed by the Athletic sports where again a huge amount of organization was required and a big effort from all the house captains ensured there was team spirit, fun and competition. All events were full of strong potential and a number of records were broken.

Unfortunately the council was not lucky enough to beat the victorious staff in the student/staff relay.

The end of a busy term saw the cross country battled out in cold conditions but excellent sportsmanship and participation was shown.

Term lwo came but was not nearly as hectic as Term One. Winter sports started and there was an impressive amount of involvement and so there was success in many grades. One of the highlights of the year was being able to display the Federation Cup in the School Office for the first time ever. All the successes over the year were celebrated through sports assemblies that took huge hours of organization and would not be possible without the support of the Sports Council. The hard work and effort you have put in this year has been amazing and it has showed in our efficiency at events.

A huge thank you to the Sports Development team consisting of Miss Arthur, Mrs Davie and Mrs Laney. Your input has proved instrumental to the sporting success of the year. You have made our job a lot easier and enjoyable, and without you, sport at St Margaret's would not run so smoothly.

We would like to wish the Sports Council of 2005 the best of luck and we truly hope that your year is as successful and enjoyable as this year has been for us.

Philippa Smith and RebeccaSearle Head and Deputy of Sport

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Sarah Reece

RosieHolliday

Major SportsAwards2004 Cup for Overcoming Illness or Injury Hollie Bailey 2004 Junior Sportswoman of the Year Winner - Samantha Walker Runner up - Lizzie Rae Jocelyn Freeman Rosebowl for Leadership in and Dedication to Sport Winner - Laura Fairbairn Mollie Cooper Cup for Sportsmanship and Service to Sport This year the cup is awarded jointly to - Philippa Smith and Sophie Fitzsimons For Sportsmanship and Service - Philippa Smith Sophie Fitzsimons Hiatt Cup for Outstanding Sporting Achievement Jointly presented to - Sophie Aubrey & Rebecca Pierce Reeves Trophy for Sportswoman of the Year Winner - Rebecca Pierce Runner-up to Sportswoman of the Year & the Cup for Excellence in Sport joint Fiona Morrison & Tara Clinick Sportswoman of the Year 2004 is Rebecca Pierce

Swimming Awards for2004 10 years Madison Crowe Primary Open Medley Gray Cup Sorcha Peren Black Cup 25yd Backstroke Frances Ruddiman Cup Senior 10 yr 50 Yd Freestyle Stevenson Cup Runner Up lOyr Champion Emma Champ 25 yd Freestyle 25Yd Breastroke Ruddiman family Cup Philippa Smith Cup Champion 10 years

11 years Laura Beth Feary Runner Up Champion 11 yrs Barbara Foster Taonga Nicole Ruddiman SOyds freestyle Champ Clark Cup 25yd Butterfly Newnman Cup SOyd Breaststroke Mc Lemon Cup SOYd Backstroke Shipston Cup

Senior Open Medley Stevenson Cup Gill Family Cup Champion 11 Years

12 Years Emma Robson HJM Smith Cup Runner up 12 years Emily Wright SO yd Freestyle, SO Yd Backstroke SO Yd Breaststroke, Peate Cup Champion 12 Years Senior Dive Chloe Crowe, Most House Points Rata

Aerobics The 2004 Aerobics season began in Term 2. A small group of girls participated in the Aerobics Secondary Schools NZGA Back Row: Hannah Brown, Lanie Blacklaws, Harriet Johnstone, Olivia Glasson, Sophie Shaw competition which was held on Middle Row: Jane Millar, Emily Shearer, Anna Marshall, Alice Faull, Emma Fechney, Georgia McMeeking 21 June 2004.

Front Row: Chelsea Brook, Millie Aitken, Kate Taylor, RebeccaSearle, Lauren Thomas, Fiona Millar, Morgana Woolhouse-Williams Training intensified on Thursday and Friday after school with students having to be self-motivated, as we did not have our usual coach.

The Dance team were outstanding and gained 2nd place.

The main regional competition was the Canterbury They also won the trophy for the most innovative choreography.

Secondary Schools Aerobics and Dance Champs, which were It was also very encouraging to see a lot of the Intermediate held on 14 August 2004. I would like to congratulate our Girls getting involved and participating for the first time. whole aerobics squad for competing at a great standard and Congratulations, keep up the hard work in 2005. achieving successful results.

RebeccaSearle The Dance team combined with two boys from SBHS, Head of Aerobics qualified for Nationals along with other school competitors in the aerobics grades. The nationals were held in Christchurch in mid September; the competition was very tough, but everyone gave it their best with Morgana Woolhouse-Williams, Kate Taylor and Rebecca Searle and the Dance Team reaching the finals.

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Archery

On a scorching hot day the Canterbury Secondary Schools Championships took place at QE2.

St Margaret's College achieved a series of placings and top performances.

Ul4 Sarah Gunn 2 11d 100m 2nd 4xl00mrelay team yct 80m hurdles UIS Harriet Harper Harriet Harper 3'd triple jump Lucy Macfarlane 2nd 3000m 1st 80m hurdles Ul6 Fiona Morrison Fiona Morrison 2nd triple jump 2nd 4QQm Laura Ash Ul9 yct triple jump Rebecca Searle pt 300m hurdles OPEN Fiona Morrison 3,d 2000m track-walk Jenny Turnbull

Archery took off at St Margaret's this year with a huge number of girls giving it a go. In Term 1 we learned the basics, practised and had fun in friendly competitions and games with students from other schools. A favourite was shooting at strangely elusive balloons. During Term 2 and Term 3, a team was entered in the Inter-Secondary Schools competition, where we had success with girls placed 1st, 2nd and 4 th in the Young Women's Barebow Recurve category, and the team coming 4 th overall. Thank you to Ms Allen for the unfailing support and organization.

Jennifer Rees

Athletics Olivia Wakem, Philippa Smith, Emma Symon, Jessica Loe, Rosa Thomas, Pippa Haywood Third Row: Charlotte Henley, Penny Buckley, Caroline McDonough, Hannah Brown, Sophie Kerr, Hilary Bell Second Row: Miss L Baynes, Chiaki Tanizaki, Sighle Jllston, Tara Clinick, RebeccaSearle, Lauren Thomas, Harriet Harper Front Row: Marie Macfarlane, Johanna King, Fiona Morrison, Sarah Gunn, Zoe Redwood, Rebekah Masterton

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Archery Elena Neill, Rosemary Read, Bronwyn Hanger, Muan On-Sri, Miss N Allen Thanawan Tangthanasup, Georgia Wilcox, Jennifer Rees, Alexandra Mercer, Thanruthai Chinruksa

Athletics 2004 at St Margaret's College has been an eventful and successful year so far.

School athletics day was full of young, talent enthusiasm and huge house spirit! The winning house was MATIPO! The overall champions were: Ul4 Sarah Gunn UIS Harriet Harper Ul6 1/2 Fiona Morrison Senior Jacqueline Knobloch Records broken were ...

Ul4 Sarah Gunn U16 1/2 Fiona Morrison Open Lucy Faull Emma Burtt

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As you can see these were all amazing results and several personal bests came from these champs. I would like to make a special mention to the Ul4 4x100m relay team who were very dedicated am.l lrdi11eJexlremely hard. Also to Miss Baynes who helped coach; the results show this paid off.

At the South Island Secondary Schools Competition, which I unfortunately could not attend, several athletes gained great placings. pt 100m Ul4 Sarah Gunn 211d 4xl00m relay team UIS Lucy MacFarlane 2nd 3000m OPEN Jenny Turnbull 3rd 2000m track-walk All in all the results this season have been exciting and impressive. To those athletes competing in the nationals at the end of the year, good luck!

Thank you to everyone who helped out at these events, especially Mrs Davie and Mr Belcher. Thanks also to all the teachers who came out to QE2, to Ms Arthur, the Sports Council and Vice-Captain Lucy Woodley for helping to organise the school's athletics.

2004 has been a successful and enjoyable year and 1 wish everyone the best for athletics in the future.

Fiona Morrison Athletics Captain

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Badminton A Laura Fairbairn, Mrs Janette Strang Khunita Khernarangsan. Sophia Kwon. Sheng-Tsung Chiu

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Hooi Ling Chia. Monica Johnson. Bronwyn Hanger, Praew Sri-utharawong. Emma Hipango, RebeccaGates, Kanvara Suchitta

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Sophia Kwon, Kirsten Brown. Deborah Looi. Marjorie Wong, Sipraplw Siriwattanachareonchai, Bo-Ra Kwon

SecondRow: Ms Carmel Patton. Kanya Pramayudyani, Rina Soetanto, Nantana Tubtimphiroj, Dominique Chiu, Yi-Ping Lin, Khunita Khemarangsan, Niamh Peren, Mrs J Strang Front Row:

Thitikam Tangthanasup, Ella Marks. Thanruthai Chinruksa. Thanawan Tangthanasup, Laura Fairbairn, Muan On-Sri, Ming On-Sri, Min Kao

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Georgina Archibald, Emma Symon, Charlotte Bell, Megan Jones. Jessica Loe, Annabelle Powell-Thomas, Frances Tilly, Kirsty Stewart, Zoe Carson, Charlotte Savage, RebeccaMehrtens

Fourth Row: Louise Graham, Georgina Borowczyk, Annie Walsh, Amy Tappenden, Olivia Faull, Tamsin Henley, Sarah Hann, Caroline Moody, Emma Dewhirst, Molly Macfarlane Third Row:

Meagan Maher, Jacqueline Kaye, Morag McDonald, Jennifer Howes, Melissa Gray, Emily Hunt, Lucy Faull, Hollie Anderson, RebeccaWadworth, Rosa McGregor, Katherine Borowczyk

Second Row: Catherine Snowden, Kaitlyn Tyson, Bridget Quartermain, Penelope Buckley, Amy Satterthwaite, Elizabeth Kitson, Philippa Goslin, Courtney Paterson, Casey Johnstone, Rina Soetanto Front Row:

Eloise Hegarty, Caitlin Eves, Chiaki Tanizaki, Anna Farquahar. Lizzie Rae, Kate Langer

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Olivia Faull, Emma Symon, Annabelle Powell-Thomas. Megan Jones, RebeccaMehrtens Lucy Faull, Amy Satterthwaite, Elizabeth Kitson, Lizzie Rae, Tamsin Henley

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What a wicked start for 2004 with the most girls enrolling ever! With up to 27 girls coming per week, we have outdone one trip in the school van and now have to make from two to five trips to get everybody there.

This year, we planned to get more people involved in competitions, both competitive and social.

Social competitions are fun climbing in teams and a great way to meet climbers of other ages and from different schools.

We also intended to do more outdoor climbing. Indoor is very different because you are in a controlled environment and have a structured path to take. Once hit with 'the actual rock' you realise there is a lot more to climbing than the indoor kind. Outdoor climbing is more 'individual' as each route is unique and you cannot do the same climb twice.

We aimed to get some of the more experienced girls off the safety of top-roping (being already attached to the wall) and into the more skilled and exciting lead climbing which involves clipping yourself to the walls as you go up.

We have accomplished a lot in 2004 but still face many challenges. 1 am sure that all the girls will rise to the challenge, making themselves and the school proud of them.

2004 proved to be a very successful year for cricket at St Margaret's.

Although the team was quite young and consisted of many new faces, we pulled through unbeaten. This year we were privileged to have Jenny Wilson from England as our coach. We would like to thank Jenny for her time and knowledge.

Jenny always made trainings enjoyable and one session she even bought eggs to training so we could practice our soft hands. This proved a successful but messy way of practising!!

Our first game was against Ellesmere. We fielded first and tight bowling meant that we restricted them to 52. It then took us just four overs to reach their total with Amy Satterthwaite getting 31* and Biff Kitson getting 12 *.

Next we had Christchurch Girls High and even though they were the favourites, they were not strong enough to defeat us. We fielded first and restricted them to 85 with Amy getting ST MAR6ARETS 2-17 and Biff 1-21. We then comfortably COLLEGE 2 004 chased their total with Amy getting 40* CRICKET FIRST XI and Biff 27.

The next two games were against Marion and we won both comfortably.

Cricket 1" XI In the first game we fielded first Back: Laura Saunders, Anna Stace Middle: Mr Brian Woods, Ottilie Smith, Penny Buckley, Caitlin Craigie restricting them to 56 with Amy getting Front: Caitlin Eves, Elizabeth Kitson, Amy Satterthwaite, Lizzie Rae, Zoe Redwood 2-10 and Biff 1-6. We then passed their total in just eight overs. Lizzie Rae got Biff KitsonChristchurch Red U17 12, Biff 21 and Caitlin 5. In the second game we batted first Caitlin EvesMid Canterbury U17 reaching a total of 146 in 15 overs. Amy got 57* and Biff 58*.

Lizzie RaeChristchurch Red U14 Both then retired to let others have a go and Caitlin got 12. We Overall we had a fantastic season with everyone then fielded and restricted them to 92. Biff got 3-12, Amy 1-11 contributing well throughout the season. and Caitlin Eves got 1-27.

We would like to thank Mr Woods our manager and our This year we were proud to have four Canterbury reliable umpire and we look forward to next season where we representatives in our team. They were: can hopefully defend our title!

Amy SatterthwaiteCanterbury Magicians

Gina Scandrett, Captain 2004, Caroline East, Vice-Captain 2004

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Lanie Blacklaws, Sarah Pratt, Caitlin Craigie, Rosemary Read, Jessica Agar Middle Row: Rev P Riley, Melissa Chester, Helena Schwertlzeim, Muan On-sri, Nicole Ruddiman, Alice Dunn, Monica Kenworthy Front Row: Jessica McConnell, Julia Noh, Rebekah Masterton, Gina Scandrett (C), Caroline East (VC), Alice Williams, Melissa McGuinn

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Amy Satterthwaite and Elizabeth Kitson Captain and Vice captain

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Cross Country St Margaret's has had a very successful cross-country season. Girls from every age group competed in the Road Race, Canterbury Secondary Schools and Primary School competitions. There will also be girls competing in the National Road Race, which is held in December.

The School Cross-Country at the beginning of Term Two started the season off on a positive note with true house spirit being shown. Unfortunately bad weather postponed the Junior Cross Country but when it was finally held the sportsmanship and determination of all girls was great to see.

The Canterbury Road Race was then held with all girls who gained a place in the Top 10 of the School's Cross Country competing. There were some amazing results with Lucy Macfarlane gaining 3rd place in the junior age group, this was the top placing for St Margaret's. It was great to see so many girls finishing in the top 10 of their age group. Overall the St Margaret's teams did extremely well with the Senior age group coming l5t, the intermediate 2nd the junior l51 and Ul9 2nd . These were very pleasing results which reflected how well all the girls ran.

Then came the Canterbury Secondary Schools Cross Country held at Hagley Park. Once again the results that St Margaret's produced were amazing with Lucy Mcfarlane and Jacqueline Knobloch both gaining 5ui place in the junior and senior age groups. The senior team was also placed 2nd , intermediate yct and the junior team 1st , which was a great effort.

Later in June a group of 4 girls travelled to Dunedin to participate in the national Secondary Schools Cross-Country.

We faced true Cross-Country conditions fighting through ankledeep mud and a very slippery track. All the girls ran with amazing determination and 2 of our girls were placed in the top 20 of their age group, which was very exciting.

It was great to see the enthusiasm, commitment and dedication from all girls involved in Cross Country this season.

Thank you to all the parents and staff involved in helping the team, we could not have done it without you.

Georgina Thomas Captain Cross-Country

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CrossCountry Rosa Thomas, RebeccaPierce, TessaPage, Jessica Loe, Caroline Crutchley, Claire Washington, Sophie Enersen, Emma Burtt Third Row: Fiona Morrison, Olivia Faull, Elizabeth Dawe, Susanna Vink, Pippa Hayward, Hilary Tregenza, Josie Benny, Marewa Kraak Second Row: Hannah Hrown, Abby Shaw, Jacqueline Knobloch, Caroline McDonough, Lucy Faull, Bo Springford, Penelope Buckley, Charlotte Henley Front Row: Lucy Macfarlane, Kirsty Trengrove, Charlotte Rowland-Jones, Lizzie Rae, Georgina Thomas, Sighle 1/lston, Catherine Snowden, Sarah Gunn, Sarah Masterton Back Row:

Dragon Boating Dragon boating kicked off this year with action packed trainings out on Lyttleton harbour. With over half the team new to the sport, enthusiasm and excitement were at an all time high and it did not take long before we were clocking in some pretty impressive times. We even gave the boys' crew a run for their money!

Paddling was only part of the build up to the competitions, the compulsory tip out proved to be awesome fun, and fundraising ventures such as sausage sizzles outside the Hornby Warehouse also formed the basis of the huge team spirit that is always a necessary part of this exciting sport.

With the National Festival in Christchurch this year and no regional competition available for school crews, we decided we needed some real racing experience so SMC hit the nation's capital to compete in the Wellington regional festival.

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!

Dragon Boating Lucy Blackmore, Sarah Watson, Laura Blythe, Rosanna Frankish, Anna Stace, Sarah Johnson, Julianne Boyd Middle Row: Laura Mason, Alice Howarth, Olivia Blair, Hana Abbot, Annabel Goslin, Ida Nielson, Elizabeth Timperley Front Row: Jessica Murchison, Thanawan Tangthanasup, Georgianna Simpson, Lauren Smith, Virginia Timperley, Nicole Matheson, Kate Taylor

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We began the day with a huge breakfast, painted our nails, braided our hair and then headed down the harbour for a day of close racing. 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 the team chant and then set ourselves up for the race. Everyone was pretty nervous as we headed into our first race, the heat. We came first and we were really happy. It was also pretty exciting when we came second in our next race, the semi-final, and secured a spot in the girls' A final.

We paddled an awesome race in the final and came in with a pretty close fourth place, which everyone was excited about. The Wellington trip was truly fantastic, but our biggest challenge was yet to come.

The National Dragon Boating Championships were held at Lake Rota Kohatu. As one of six secondary school girls' crew and only three races, the competition was fierce. It was awesome to have heaps of supporters on the edge of the lake cheering for us!

We took third place in the first round, but knew that we could do better than that. After an intense warm up and words

of wisdom from our coach and sweep - Rick Smith, we went into the race with an attitude to win. We ended up with a very narrow second.

By now we knew that we were in the running for either the silver or bronze medal, but we were determined to take our first place in the last race and show everyone what we were made of! We got off to a brilliant start and had the most fantastic power up part way down the course. It must have been our best race ever. We got our first place and we came away with the fastest time ever recorded for a girls' team on the lake. We were so proud to win a silver medal and to have paddled such a fantastic race. It was the most amazing feeling.

Dragon Boating is a terrific sport and to be part of such an awesome team was a brilliant experience. Thanks to everyone for giving it such a great shot and especially a huge thanks to Rick, you did a fantastic job, Mrs Wyeth, our manager, Pam Johnson, our food monitor and personal photographer and Mrs Harlow who sent her support all the way from England!

Roll on 2005; we are going back for gold!

Lauren Smith, Captain

Equestrian

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Emily Wilsun, JessicaLoe, Annabelle Powell-Thomas, Annabel Goslin Middle Row: Mrs L Lightfoot, Hollie Bailey, Louise Daprini, Oliva Orange, Alice Cohen Front Row: Anna Farquhar, Johanna King, Rosanna Frankish, Sophie Gibbons, Katherine Todd, Zoe Deans

Louise Daprini on 'Golden Mom' at the CSS One Day Horse Event

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Swimming Sports

Exuberant teams at the swimming sports

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Hockey 2 nd XI Sarah Watson, Sophie Enersen, Rosa Thomas, Emma Burtt, Georgina Diack, Annabel Goslin Mrs T Keys (Manager), Bo Springford, Olivia Glasson, Robyn Andrew, Meagan Maher, Annabelle Fitzsimons Amelia McKay, Genevieve Toop, Nicola Hulley (C), Genevieve Hegarty,Charlotte Henley, Charlotte Rowland-Jones

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Anna Lindsay, Hana Abbot, Emma Burtt, Pippa Hayward, Fiona Morrison Miss C Arthur, Charlotte Henley, Hana Ashworth-Manning, Robyn Andrews, Annabel Goslin, Jacqueline Knobloch, Bo Springford Lizzie Rae, RebeccaSearle, Philippa Smith, Sophie Fitzsimons, Tara Clinick, Jordan Grant, Charlotte Rowland-Jones

Hockey Red Harriet Johnstone, Dayna Aubrey, TessaPage, Annie Walsh, Jenna Anderson, Molly Macfarlane Sophie Fitzsimons, Joanna Chen-Green, Georgina Diack, Hilary Iregenza, Jacqueline Knobloch Leanah Magan, Jane Millar, Josie Springford, Emma-Sky Lancaster, Emily Smart, Emily Watson

Wow, what an amazing season St Margaret's College have had this year. It has been one of the most successful yet.

Firstly our thanks go to all the coaches especially Miss Arthur, Shirley Haig, Mrs Wyeth, Michelle Baird and Miss Laney for their continued dedication and support of the First XI this year. Also a big commendation goes to the parents for the enormous efforts put in during the season.

The season started early this year when 16 girls trained from November last year for the Olympic Hockey Qualifying Tournament, where we played against 8 other individual sides highly placed in Federation Cup in 2003. Our build up was sensational and we excelled going through unbeaten to win the final 4-2 over Auckland Diocesan School for girls.

On our return we were permitted for the first time in history, to join in an 8 team premiere hockey round that later secured us a place in the top 6 for the rest of the season, upsetting a few teams. This meant we were getting superb playing time at a high intensity and this build up brought the success of winning

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Hockey Green Olivia Orange, Caitlin Craigie, Annabelle Pierce, Nicola Shaw, Josie Maher Charlotte Henley, Kirsty Irengrove, Laura Holder, Bridget Hazledine, Lizzie Rae Rosa McGregor, Eloise Hegarty, Kathleen Zelter, Sophie Davies, Zoe Redwood

UIS Hockey Sylvia Baker. Petrea Parkhill. Caroline McDonough, Emajane Harwood Middle Row: Hana Abbot, Marsha Taaffe, Siana Fitzjohn, VanessaOtt, RebeccaManning, Robyn Andrew Front Row: Lauren Ching, Marie Macfarlane, Hannah Brown, Fiona Millar,

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the Canterbury Secondary Schools' Press Cup Competition and for the first time in history, victory in the Federation Cup and on home grounds. Everyone made huge improvements in their games, especially the younger members of the team, showing huge potential and strength for the future of the St Margaret's team. This has been a fantastic and hugely worthwhile experience for all members of the team and one that will hopefully be repeated in the future years of St Margaret's hockey.

Aside from the Firsts we have had the biggest interest in hockey this year, fielding 7 teams just in the secondary school.

The Second XI also had a successful season finishing 2nd in the premier grade on a Wednesday and 1st in the first grade competition on a Sunday. This build up helped them to their credible 3rd place finish in the Chica Gilmer tournament in Blenheim.

Hockey UIS Blue Back Row: Margaret Whiteley, Amanda Grigg, Alice Howarth Middle Row: Philippa Smith, Gemma Craig, Georgianna Simpson, RebeccaSearle Front Row: Haley Scandrett, Milly Hewat, Charlotte Ayers, Daniela Aebli, Jessica Fransham

The Third XI Red who also had an enjoyable season competing in Sunday competition throughout the year. They won their competition, fighting for the win against the St Margaret's Fourth XI in the final. They travelled down to Cromwell to the Kate Trolove Cup tournament and battled with the cold weather and tough competition. They came away with a well-deserved 9th place.

The Fourth XI who played in the same grade as the Third XI had a wonderful season, coming 2nd in the Wednesday competition to the team above them and learning so much in their trainings and tough games on Sundays. They travelled to Greymouth for their tournament where they gave it their very best and had heaps of fun.

The UIS team and the two U18 teams competed well in their grades and made huge improvements, and their potential could be seen to represent the school at a higher level.

Once again huge thanks to all coaches, managers, parents for their ongoing support, it is much appreciated. And lastly a

Hockey U 18 White Kimberlee Smith, Claire Walters, Chantelle Doody, Nicola Shaw Middle Row: Emma Burtt, Olivia Orange, Caitlin Habgood, Tara Clinick Front Row: Amy Wei, Catherine Snowden, Nina McVicar, Sarah Heddell, Harriet Miller

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special thanks to Miss Arthur for the long hours and commitment she put into the sport- they have really paid offproducing some amazing talented hockey players who bought home the CUP! Sophie Fitzsimons & Philippa Smith Captain & Vice-Captain Hockey.

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Lifesaving

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Lauren Thomas, Anna Marshall, Julie O'Neill-Dean, Tamsin Henley, Harriet Harper Lauren Ching, Hannah Milner, Morgana Woolhouse-Williams, Kate Taylor, VanessaOtt, Johanna King

This year lifesaving has been a great success with 100% pass rate. The year began well with the largest number of girls yet sitting various levels of exams - 45 girls.

Winter lifesaving was again at Lit a.c.c. during Term 2. A special thank you to all those girls who were committed to the morning trainings and also to the parents.

The new formatted and styled Monica Thacker was great fun. This year we had four teams who competed. The top team came 2 nd to CGHS by only a couple of points.

Congratulations to all girls involved in the competition for your efforts and dedication to training. Thank you to Neil Lanyon and Steph Mainprize.

The Australian Barra's came to Chch and ran a special session for St Margaret's involving many competition techniques and tips.

Good luck for next year Laura Fairnbairn, Captain Lifesaving

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Sarah Watson, Sam.am Davie, Katherine Best, Annie Walsh, Nicola Robson Middle Row: Mrs M Davie, Philippa Smith, Katherine Borowczyk, Georgina Borwczyk, Sophie Bridge, Elizabeth Timperley Front Row: Sighle Illston, JessicaSteenson, Frances Ruddiman, Laura Fairbairn, Emily Watson, JessicaMurchison

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Netball A Back Row: Kate Dirkzwager. Caroline Crutchley Middle Ruw: Lucy Wuudley, Olivia Marluw, Olivia Faull, Josie Benny Front Row: Emily Hunt. Julia Taylor, Victoria Perez (C), Julia Miles, Lucy Faull (VC)

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Netball JOA Ms L Chambers (Coach), Ashleigh Feary, Danielle Bowden, Bridget Allison, Erin Henyon, t:mma Costello Freya Morrison, Emma Fechney (VC), Georgina Borowczyk (CJ, Katie Thomas, Harriet Harper

Indoor Netball Alexandra Callaghan, Anna Wilson, Philippa Smith, Katherine Best, Esther Chen-Green,Emma Costello, RebeccaManning Third Row: Sarah Gunn, Courtney Paterson, Ye-rin Ju, Brooke Mellsop, Julia Miles, Louisa Bradley, Bridget Robilliard Second Row: Felicity Bishop, Lucy Garvin, Jessica Murchison, Gina Scandrett, Jessirn Steensun, Hully Ridtdale, Sara Satterthwaite Front Row: Jade Adams-Webb, Ella Marks. Lavinia Shanks, Lauren Thomas, Elena Neill, Jourden Williams, Melanie Green

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Netball B Team Miss L Baynes, Sarah Reese,Lucy Acland, Megan Jones, Jamie Williams Sarah Masterton, Gemma Craig, JessicaFransham, Caroline Moody (C), Katherine Borowczyk

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Netball 9A Sophie Fraser, Catie Murray, Lucy Halligan, Philippa Smith, Lucy Woodley (Coach) Emily Shearer. Alice Faull, Abby Shaw (C), Penny Buckley, Fiona Winskill

This year saw another large St Margaret's netball population with teams A-T, a total of twenty teams, competing throughout the season. Exciting achievements were accomplished with the 'P' team, coached by students Kate Dirkzwager and Olivia Faull, making the Plate U14 final of the competition.

The 'J' team, or the Year 10 'A' Team, coached by Ms Chambers, also made the Championship UIS final of the Saturday competition. Well done to both of these teams for their awesome successes.

The mid year holiday saw the senior 'A' team and the Year 10 'A' team ('J' team) travel to Australia to compete in the Southern Skies Tournament. Here the seniors came away with an impressive Sth placing, the Year lO's gaining 6th place. Special mention goes out to the parents who supported their daughters in such an incredible experience, as well as thanks to Miss Baynes and Miss Chong who managed the teams on their overseas tournaments.

The Senior 'A' team was once again fortunate enough to be coached by Julie Seymour whose knowledge, experience and

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enthusiasm offered a season full of challenge, development and fun. The team gained 2nd place at Quad Tournament in Dunedin, losing to St Hilda's. During tournament week we travelled to Timaru to compete in the South Island Secondary Schools Netball Competition. Unfortunately we missed out on our aim of making the top 16 out of the total 32 teams, and after loosing both games on the first day, the 'cut-throat' style of the tournament saw us competing for places 17-32, where we eagerly fought our way to finish 18th • I would like to take this opportunity to thank Julie for what she has given the girls throughout this memorable season.

Congratulations to Alice Faull and Pippa Smith, Year 9, who were selected in the Canterbury Ul4 representative team - an awesome achievement!

Erin Benyon, Year 10, made the Canterbury UIS representative team, along with Kate Dirkzwager, Year 11, who captained the team. Congratulations to both girls for such an amazing accomplishment.

Finally I would like to thank each individual involved in the growth of St Margaret's netball for 2004. Much gratitude to our TIC, Ms Chambers, for yet another year of devoting her time, effort and energy into St Margaret's netball scene. 'Miss Cha', your organising, supporting, managing and coaching does not go unrecognised and I am sure that I speak for every netballer in saying your efforts are so rewarding and much appreciated by us, thank you. Much gratitude goes to Mrs Laney, who often acted as a sideline supporter to various teams during the Saturday competition. She also devoted many early mornings to the 'A' and 'B' teams, organising weekly fitness sessions, which were immensely beneficial for us all - Thank you. Thank you also to all the coaches who give up their time, knowledge and energy to better the game of netball for others.

Many thanks also to the managers of each team, the parents and teachers who selflessly involve themselves for the benefit of a netball team which is admirable. A huge thank you to parents and various sideline supporters, as your company and your encouragement of your daughters and other girls is no doubt appreciated and makes those cold, wet winter mornings on the netball court all the more worthwhile!

Wishing the best of luck to each netballer for next season.

Go hard and have fun!

Victoria Perez, Netball Captain

Rowing

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Polo Mrs L Lightfoot, Michelle Hann, Annabelle Powell-Thomas, Caroline Crutchley, Annabel Goslin Louise Daprini, Sophie Shaw, Hollie Bailey, Emily Wilson, Charlotte Mooney, Zoe Redwood

Expectations for a successful rowing season started off strongly with a 50 plus squad of girls.

Racing at a high standard began with the Pennant Series Races at Lake Hood over three weekends.

The Marlborough Champs regatta in Blenheim was a cultural experience for all involved, spending the weekend together camping on the floor of the local marae. Team spirit began to grow as all year groups started to gel together; even 'Chicken'; (a stuffed chicken toy found in Twizel) found his place as our mascot and friend.

Again great results were achieved with the Ul 9 eight winning a race against the Wairau Premier eight.

The end of Christmas holidays loomed, and January erg tests and training camp were suddenly upon us. Twizel showed us how great the weather can be down there. After a lot of seat racing (and great food) crews were announced, and the real training began. No training camp could end up any other way than a skits night, which again provided a lot of laughs.

Canterbury Rowing Association generously funded 2 eights to go up to Lake Kairparo to compete in the national Club Championships. The SMC tradition of sleeping on floors was again established as we camped out in a soccer club. We came home with 3 gold, 2 silver and I bronze medal.

Consistent with previous years the intensity of training increased as the Maadi Cup regatta loomed.

Following our success in 2003, SMC rowing was maintaining its position as a dominant force in New Zealand Secondary Schools' rowing.

The competition was as tight as ever, as the gap between us and our friendly foes around the corner became smaller and smaller.

St Margaret's showed their desire for winning throughout the regatta despite the rough conditions. The squad pulled together as girls and supporters were extremely obliging when asked to stand in freezing water and conditions, holding boats, giving up clothing, or finding food for those in close races. A huge thank you and congratulations to those girls for showing such great team spirit.

The results of Maadi Cup 2004 (Lake Ruataniwha) Gold

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The SMC coaching team have proved again to be a formidable force, with constant knowledge, support, determination and patience. Without them rowing at school would be not be as 'alive' as it is.

The support we get from Ms Wysocki and Mr Scanlon, with many a trip down to 1\vizel, in matching red and white attire is nothing short of amazing.

Of course there is no way any of this could happen without our parents, who also put in a great deal of time and effort on our behalf. Their spirited support of all crews at regattas is really appreciated (especially the hooters). Every committee worked behind the scenes to allow everything to run as smoothly as possible.

We have no doubt that the rising talents of 2005 will go on to perform to new heights.

GOOD LUCK AND GO HARD! RebeccaPierce Captain Sophie Aubrey Vice-Captain

Rowing Dayle Gibson, Annabelle Pierce. Charlotte Bell, TessaPage, Lucy Acland, Jessica Loe, Caroline Crutchley, Megan Jones, Charlotte Savage, Josie Springford Fourth Row: Meagan Maher, Josie Hazledine, Sophie Enersen. Emma Burtt, Jourden Williams, Annie Walsh, Dayna Aubrey, Jenny Hazledine, Georgina Dia.ck Third Row: Miss C Arthur, Katherine Borowczyk, Sarah Heddell, Josie Benny, Caroline Moody, Georgina Borowczyk, Olivia Faull, Rosa McGregor, Ashleigh Feary, Anna McLachlan, Mrs T Keys Second Row: Freya Morrison, Bo Spri11gford, Olivia McLennan, Marewa Kraak. RebeccaPierce (C), Sophie Aubrey (VC). Lucy Atkinson, Catherine Snowden, Megan Lynch-Dynes Front Row: Emma Feclmey, Arnawta Grigg, Sophie Chima, .JessicaFra11sharn.Charlotte Rowland-Jones. Abbey Milner, Anna Farquhar, Amelia Aitken

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Rowing U19 8 Marewa Kraak, Sophie Enersen, Dayna Aubrey, Josie Benny Amanda Grigg, Lucy Faull, RebeccaPierce, Sophie Aubrey, Abby Milner

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We started off the rugby season this year with just enough players to be entered in the 10-aside competition. Many new players joined as the season went on, and our powerful force grew to a large, high-spirited squad of twenty.

Two losses started off our rugby season, 25-0 against CGHS and 35-5 against Marian. Then things began to turnaround and we began to experience the taste of sweet, sweet victory.

Our biggest win was 70-0 over Villa.

Term 2 came to an end and as we had enough numbers, and were eager for more rugby, we jumped in the deep end and entered ourselves in the South Island Secondary Schools' rugby tournament. We had no idea what we had got ourselves into! Off we went to Oamaru, staying at Waitaki girls', with Rangi Ruru and Flaxmere College.

Our first game was against Flaxmere, where we lost by not quite as big of a margin as the Boys High/College game, but we still don't like to talk about it!

Over 3 days we played 5 very hard physical and mental games of rugby. We finished the tournament with a draw against Marian. We may not have won any games but the terrifying, funny and educational moments will never be forgotten.

Term 3 soon came around and we were right back into it, winning our next 4 games by very large margins, and conceded only 1 try. When the Wednesday competition came to an end we finished top of the table, but we still hadn't had enough so we entered in a 1-day 10-aside competition. We played Avonside, CGHS, Cathedral College and finished off the day with a win of 17-12 against Marian. Coming 5th overall was a well-deserved result.

None of this would have been possible without the endless support of our absolutely awesome coaches Mere Baker and Will Catherwood. The team has appreciated their knowledge and excellent coaching skills. An extra big thank-you to Mere and Mrs Douglas for taking us to Oamaru and taking us to see the penguins while we were there. We would also like to thank Ms Chong, our team manager, for her ongoing support and positivity, cheering us on every step of the way. All the weekly supporters who battled the cold weather to cheer us on, we give you thanks.

2004 rugby at St Margaret's has been very enjoyable and I encourage everybody to give it a go. Many 7th formers regret not starting earlier in their school sport life.

Margaret Whiteley and Elizabeth Kitson

Rugby Back Row: Harriet Hamilton, Jessica Loe, Charlotte Savage Middle Row. Ms L Chong, Sarah George, Olivia Blair, Anna Stace, Penny Dalziel Front Row: Katherine Page, Haley Scandrett, Elizabeth Kitson, Margaret Whiteley (C), Georgianna Simpson, Milly Hewat

Skiing andSnowboarding This year began brilliantly with a huge dump of snowmuch to our liking. This worked to our advantage promising us a fantastic season ahead. For the first time we began the St Margaret's College and Christ's College combined bus trips to the mountain. The large amount of snow meant that very few of these trips were cancelled. Because of bad weather our girls were unable to practise for the coming events. However, the results from House Skiing showed that the extra trips up Mt. Hutt were beneficial. In the skiing Rimu won first place with Kowhai and Rata receiving second and third. The snowboarding results differed slightly, Konini gained first place and Rimu and Matipo got second and third. The results taken from this successful event meant that the individual times taken provided us with the Skiing and Snowboarding 'A' and 'B' teams.

Keeping with the tradition of the Christ College boys picking us sleep deprived girls up from the gates of Kilburn House, we prepared for Canterbury Champs with the famous, original Lion King video. Secretly the boys enjoyed it too. Simba must have had a very positive effect on the Snowboarding 'B' team (2nd) as they managed to beat the 'A' team (4th) with some of

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A huge thank you to Mr Woods and Mrs Newman for all the behind the scene organisation this year. Everyone can proudly say we've had a very successful year, and everybody that participated in the Canterbury Championships now owns a vest that they can wear and use for future reference, a great way to remember this season by.

St Margaret's DOMINATE!!

Daniella Aebli (CJ, Niamh Peren (VC}

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the 'A' team returning home with bumps and bruises from the racing. The ski 'A' team squeezed in as 3rd place overall with the 'B' team a place just behind (4th). Individuals rewarded for their efforts were Lucy Taylor who got eighth place and Marewa Kraak who got tenth place overall in Skiing. Emma Rout received eighth place overall for snowboarding. A very rowdy bus trip back without a video, much to some people's disappointment was the end of another great day by the St Margaret's team.

After a few changes to the teams due to individual times and event clashes, the ski and snowboard teams headed to Tekapo so they could compete at Mt Dobson for the South Island competitions. To prepare for a very early following morning the teams spent the night at the Tekapo Backpackers, which turned out to be a very fun and new experience for some. A huge thank you to Mr Newman (Mrs Newman's husband) for driving the van. The weather was perfect at Mt Dobson and the snow was big! It had been called off a week earlier due to too much snow so the courses could not be groomed. The snowboard team got second place overall with Jourdan Williams getting second individual and Niamh Peren getting fourth overall. The skiing team received fourth overall with Lucy Taylor getting fifth fastest time. Mrs Newman left early from the ski field with the people who wanted to get back home in time for dinner. Mr Woods stayed with the carload that wanted to go to the prize-giving. After listening to a lot of bad music on the ride home we arrived safely back in Christchurch adorned with pretty medals (that didn't have stickers on them).

Soccer started off with a blast! Many players showed their interest and we nearly had enough players for two teams at the start of the season. This meant we had a variety of skilled players in the grading games. We won against most of the toughest teams and got placed in Division 1 (very difficult).

Unfortunately some of our numbers diminished and we had to fend for ourselves. We lost every game and only got one point. Apart from this it was a very enjoyable season. I would like to say thank you to our coach Anita, who was especially reliable and committed. We finished the season with a dinner at South of the Border and with lots of healthy laughs all round.

Squash This year our squash team was made up of many young and new faces, all of whom were enthusiastic and rearing to go.

In Term Two we entered one team in the top grade and in Term Three we also entered another team in the 'B' grade.

Although neither team featured in the finals, both were very competitive and improved throughout the season.

Again we were privileged to receive regular coaching from Julie McWilliams, a Canterbury player and qualified coach.

We are extremely grateful for her time and expertise and it certainly helped us throughout the season.

Overall we had a fun year and the future of squash at St Margaret's is looking very exciting. The team is very young and with a bit more experience and practice, they will be a very competitive team. With the season behind us we look forward to next year.

Amy Satterthwaite, Captain of Squash

Alice Howarth, Head of Soccer

Squash Back Row: Front Row:

Mr Mike Green, Ji Won Choi, Bridget Quartermain, Grace Johnston, Emma Syrrwn, Emma Sim Chloe Papas, Abbey Milner, Amy Satterthwaite, Annie Walsh, Hollie Walton

Soccer Back Row:

Emma Currie, Emma Dewhirst, Antonia Bryce, Elizabeth Dawe, Melissa Iyson, Olivia Orange Middle Row: Annabel Fraser, Jacqueline Kaye, Caitlin Habgood, Julia Currie, Georgie Baxter Front Row: Johanna King, Melissa Parker, Olivia Meares, Alice Howarth, Georgia McMeeking, Kirsteen Lovie

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Swimming Yet again we have had another awesome year of St Margaret's swimming. The school swimming sports started off the year with an amazing display of house spirit and competition and for another consecutive year running, the Year 13's successfully managed to defeat the fighting teachers' team in the staff vs students traditional relay.

A very special thing about this year's sports was the outstanding level of competition.

The primary school started the year well also with great potential starting to show through all the years.

The success continued when we saw a large team compete in the secondary schools swimming sports where nearly all entries made finals and were extremely well placed.

Our strong swimming team made it easy to select an unbeatable quad team for the 5th year running.

We were fortunate to have 6 swimmers qualify for the National Age Group champs and some to even grab national titles with Samantha Walker being selected in the New Zealand age group team to travel to Australia for the 'Iri-Nalio11sseries.

Congratulations on your success.

Lastly we would like to thank Mrs Davie for her work behind the scenes which has made the successes this season possible and a big thank you also to Katherine for giving up her time to come and help coach the swim club. Your input has also contributed to this year's successes.

Overall St. Margaret's has had a great year in the pool and we wish all swimmers luck for 2005.

Philippa Smith and Nicola Robson

ST MAR&ARH'S OOltEGE

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Swimming Back Row: Danielle Bowden, Philippa Smith, Jessica Loe, Samara Davie. Catriona Murray, Laura Fairbairn Third Row: Emily Smart, Samantha Walker, Georgina Diack, Georgina Borwoczyk, Olivia Faull Second Row: Kate Taylor, Anneliese Walt, Sophie Bridge, GenevieveHegarty, Abby Shaw, Frances Ruddiman Front Row: Johanna King, Lauren Thomas, Nicola Robson, Philippa Smith, Sighle lllston, Courtney Paterson, Leanah Magan

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Tennis

Lucy Woodley

The 2004 season started off with a small but dedicated enthusiastic team of 4 players ... and it actually stayed at 4 for the whole season this year! We did not do as well as we had hoped we would, this however we had a lot of fun and learnt a lot in the process and showed the team spirit and fairplay that all SMC table tennis players have.

Table tennis is an exciting and fast paced sport and is not at all nerdy despite what some of you may think. If you do not know what winter sport to play next year, I strongly encourage you to consider table tennis. A big thank you to Ms Anderson for all her support and organization, and for the drives to the stadium (yes, there is a stadium!) in the spider mobile.

I am hoping that next year we can have another enjoyable season and also improve our game and maybe attract some new table tennis players!

Jane Cartledge, Table Tennis Captain

The 2003/2004 tennis season has been a very successful one. In Term one St Margaret's was able to enter 11 teams into the After-School Wednesday competition, nearly double the usual numbers of teams.

After much discussion the decision was made this year to change the annual tradition of house tennis from a weekday to Sunday. With huge entries through all ages, clear blue skies and house spirit from all, the atmosphere was fantastic! With many close matches, and a chance for those to show off their talents the day was a huge success. Congratulations to the winners and well done to everyone who turned up and gave it a go.

The 'Senior A' team had a successful season, with St Margaret's hosting summer Quadrangular 2004, not only were we proud to show off our fantastic flexi-pave tennis courts, but also to show the other teams what we were made of. St Margaret's finished a successful 2nd place. Unfortunately after a close tie in the Canterbury Secondary Schools team competition we lost to Rangi Ruru A. The South Island Secondary Schools tournament was held in Timaru this year, where we finished Yd. A fantastic effort in such a tough competition. Special congratulations to our number one player, Emily Hunt, who went through these competitions unbeaten.

The annual event of current girls versus old girls was a good experience for everyone. The team made up of Senior A and B played a doubles competition, successfully gaining victory over the old girls! (Bad luck, maybe next time old girls).

A special thank you to our fantastic coach Matthew Meredith for all his early mornings, help at South Islands and above all his patience and motivation of both senior A and B teams, Marty Searle for his amazing voluntary coaching, Mrs Scandrett for sitting for endless hours courtside with the Senior A's, not to mention the endless supply of protein filled boiled eggs!

Thank you to all the teachers who managed teams, Mrs Davie, Miss Arthur for the fantastic help you gave me with house tennis organization, also to students for giving up their time to coach junior girls.

For the senior girls leaving, thank you for your five fantastic years of support and playing for St Margaret's tennis. Along with fantastic energy levels, the motivation you displayed was inspiring.

To all the tennis girls for next year, good luck and don't forget to give it everything out on the court.

Sophie Fraser Fiona Winskill Annabelle Fitzsimons Charlotte Henley Rebecca Searle Emily Hunt

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COLLEGE 2004 TABLE TENNIS

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House Singles Hana Abbot, Lucy Blackmore, Olivia Blair, Laura Blythe, Julianne Boyd, Amelia Dunstan Grimwood, Rosanna Frankish, Annabel Goslin, Alice Howarth, Sarah Johnson, Laura Mason, Nicole Matheson, Jessica Murchison, Ida Nielsen, Haley Scandrett, Georgie Simpson, Lauren Smith, Anna Stace, Thanawan Tangthanasup, Kate Taylor, Virginia Timperley, Elizabeth Timperley, Sarah Watson.

Tennis A Back Row: Front Row:

Mrs H Scandrett, RebeccaSearle, Emily Hunt Sophie Fitzsimons, Lucy Woodley, Charlotte Henley

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Jane Cartledge, Jenna Anderson, Georgianna Simpson, Frances Muirhead, Charlotte Ayers Middle Row: Praew Sri-utharawong, Khw1ita Khemarangsan, Bo-Ra Kwon, Michelle Choi Front Row: Ella Dickson, Jourden Williams, Emma Rout, Hollie Anderson, Muan On-Sri

Touch Tennis Philippa Goslin, Miriam Black, Georgina Archibald, Kirsty Stewart, Emma Symon, Sarah Reese,Katie Thomas Back Row: Third Row: Gemma Craig, Caroline McDonough, Deborah Looi, Millie Hewat, Anna Spence, Grace Johnston, Daniela Aebli Second Row: Mrs H Scandrett, Harriett Smith, Laura Holder, Harriet Harper, Emily Hunt, Annabelle Fitzsimons, Charlotte Henley, Emily Watson Front Row: Niamh Peren, RebeccaSearle, Sophie Kerr, Sophie Fitzsimons, Lucy Woodley, Hilary Bell, Fiona Winskill, Belinda Ferguson

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This year there has been a lot of interest in touch with three senior teams and two primary teams. Thank you to all the coaches who put in time with a touch team this year. Thank you to Ms MacDonald, Lana Baynes and Scott, for time you spent coaching the younger teams. The super touch team this year consisted of very young players, so well done to all the younger girls for the effort they put in. A big welcome to Tana Manu who joined the coaching staff this year and brought new tactics and a new way of thinking to the team. I look forward to seeing the super touch team develop under your guidance.

The main highlights for the super touch team were participating in the summer Quadrangular tournament.

We finished 4th equal but every girl put in 100% to make up for the loss of a couple of players due to injury. Our final game was played in the pouring rain against Rangi and it was great

to see the high spirits of the girls after the 12-0 loss. We also enjoyed a fantastic day in the summer heat for the Canterbury's Secondary Schools tournament. We were placed 4th after some very close games.

Congratulations to Chiaki Tanizaki, Olivia Glasson, Sophie Trengrove and Harriet Johnstone for gaining their pockets this year. You all gave heaps to the team and I had a lot of fun playing with you.

Thank you to the girls who made it a very enjoyable season and it is wicked to see the younger girls coming through into the top teams. Thank you to all the teachers that managed our teams this year; your encouragement from the sideline lifts the team and we much appreciate it.

It was a great season. I look forward to following your progress. Enjoy next season.

Anna Lindsay, Touch Captain

Touch Back Row: Olivia Glasson, Harriet Johnstone, Emma Hipango, Alana Bowden, Susanna Vink, Pippa Hayward, Molly Macfarlane Third Row: Alice Wright, JessicaFibbes, Peri/la Peter, Frances Guthrey, Emma Gardiner, Clara Wells, Alice Faull. Julia Currie SecondRow: VanessaOtt, Georgia McMeeking, Rina Soetanto, Chiaki Tanizaki, Kaitlyn Tyson, Emily Shearer,Bridget Quartermain Front Row: Sophie 7rengrove,RebekahMasterton, Kirsty Trengrove, Tara Clinick, Anna Lindsay, Hannah Milner, Shanae Glassey,Sarah Masterton

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Touch A Miss C Arthur. Olivia Glasson. Harriet Johnstone, Pippa Hayward. Molly Mac{ arlane Sophie 'lrengrove, Chiaki Tanizaki, Anna Lindsay, Tara Clinick, Sarah Masterton

1rampolining Lanie Blacklaws, Olivia Glasson, Samara Davie.Julie O'NeillDean, Harriet Harper Middle Row: Vanessa Ott, Jane Millar, Anna Marshall. Lauren Thomas, Georgia McMeeking Front Row: Lauren Ching, Hannah Milner, Kate Taylor, Morgana Woolhouse-Williams, Chelsea Brook, Johanna King Back Row:

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Volleyball A Back Row: Kate Dirkzwager, Annabelle Powell-Thomas, Olivia Marlow Middle Row: Mrs P Vesty,Jessica Reihana, Louise Brazier, Michelle Hann, Julia Miles Front Row: Emma Costello, Gemma Craig, Victoria Perez (C), Mijntje Lepoutre, Sophia Meares

Volleyball Lucy Halligan. Olivia Marlow, Kate Dirkzwager, Kelly Belcher, Annabelle Powell-Thomas, Zoe Carson, Katherine Best, Emma Symon, Georgina Archibald Fourth Row: Melissa Wong, Stacey Paterson, Amy Tappenden, Hayley Street, Jessica Reihana, Samara Davie, lemma Opie, RebeccaGates, Marjorie Wong Third Row: Sophie Fraser, Mijntje Lepoutre, Sophia Meares, Caitlin Craigie, Julia Miles, Gemma Craig, Kristen Harvey, Emma Costello, Sara Stockley-Smith, Caroline McDonough, Mrs P Vesty Second Row: Lanie Blacklaws, Hannah Rossiter, Caitlin Eves, Bridget Robilliard, Victoria Perez, Morag McDonald, Emma Curnie, Courtney Paterson, Hahna Reta/lick-Brown Front Row: Vanessa Ott, Sai Suchitta, Emma Banks, Annabel Goslin, Michelle Hann, Louise Brazier, Alexandra Warren, Lauren Thomas, Rina Soetanto, Katherine Collins

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Volleyball This season has been a most enjoyable yet the most challenging one we have ever experienced.

Firstly I would like to give huge thanks to both Vanessa Loe and Mrs Vesty for their continuous encouragement, support and dedication to the team. Thank you also to the parents who constantly supported us on the sidelines and whose enormous efforts helped send the team off to the Nationals in Tauranga.

The league team kicked off the season with a new coach and seven new players to the team. Quad tournament, which was hosted at St Margaret's College, turned out to be the perfect

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opportunity for us to get to know each other and improve our game. We finished third.

Throughout the season we played on Monday nights, played in the Mainland tournament and Canterbury Championships, all of which proved to be challenging due to our young and inexperienced team. Needless to say we improved a lot and were excited to get on the plane by the time the nationals came around.

It was an awesome experience and one I am sure we will all remember. Every individual in the team had developed their skills so much since the beginning of the season and

made huge improvements to their game. It was exciting to see the potential depth and strength of the future St Margaret's College Team.

This season we have also seen a huge number of girls wanting to give volleyball an opportunity. It was amazing to see their enthusiasm towards the sport and their skills proving that there will be a bright future for St Margaret's College volleyball.

I hope everyone enjoyed the season and that they will keep up their commitment to SMC volleyball in the future.

Mijntje Lepoutre, Captain

WaterPolo

Waterpolo A Back Row: Samara Davie. Amy Satterthwaite, Snmnnthn Walker Middle Row: Mrs M Davie, Genevieve Hegarty, Emily Smart, Emma Dewhirst, Abby Shaw Front Row: Eloise Hegarty, Annabelle Rose,Laura Fairbairn, Charlotte Bradshaw, Sighle Illston

The season started off well with two great teams playing in Wednesday's competitions in QEII. The 'A' team won the CSS competition. From there we played in the SISS competition. After those successes we were invited to the National Tournament for the first time ever and came 14th . In Wellington we were one of the most fun and best-dressed teams.

Congratulations to the girls, coaches and especially supporters of our teams this year.

We are especially proud of Samara Davie, Amy Satterthwaite, Gemma Gale and Genevieve Hegarty, who made the Canterbury Secondary Schools Team.

Abby Shaw, Emma Dewhirst, Gemma Gale, Samara Davie, Genevieve Hegarty and Annabelle Rose.

We also acknowledge Samara Davie, Genevieve Hegarty, Gemma Gale as members of the Canterbury Ul 9 team that went to Australia.

To Samara Davie of the Ul 5 NZ team (Vice Captain) well done.

Samara and Gemma took part in a reciprocal exchange and both gained well-earned positions in the NSWCHS 'A' team.

Gemma Gale joined our team and journeyed with us from the Wednesday games all the way to the Nationals.

This season we owe a special "thank you' to Mr John Davie for all the hours spent coaching us. To Mrs Davie our manager, we could not have succeeded without you. To Ms Chambers who transported and supported both teams. Last but not least a special thank you to our many parents and supporters.

It has been a fantastic year and all the best for the future!

Michelle Souster Art Year 12 1B

Laura Fairbairn, Water polo Captain

Bindy Howarth Year 11 Painting

Waterpolo Back Row:

Emma Dewhirst, Samantha Walker, Emma Symon, Amy Satterthwaite, Samara Davie, Emily Smart, Olivia Brooks Middle Row: Mrs M Davie, Charlotte Bradshaw, Kirsten Brown, Genevieve Hegarty, Emma Sim, Anna Marshall, Abby Shaw Front Row: Lauren Ching, Eloise Hegarty, Annabelle Rose,Laura Fairbairn, Hannah Brown, Sighle Jllston, Leanah Magan

Samantha Walker Yr 10 Art

Phillippa Goslin Yr 10 Art

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AC Tutor Group Back Row: Kezia Parsons, Chelsea Mongan Middle Row: Ms A Archer, Marcy Banbury, Claire Tomlinson, Charlotte Ayers, Courtney Kelly, Calantha Peter Front Row: Georgina Bradfield, Louisa Bradley, Emma Sim, Siprapha Siriwattanachareanchai, Sarah Tirnperley

AE Tutor Group Lucy Garvin, Jessica Murchison Back Row: Middle Row: Miss N Allen, RebeccaTindall, Laura Holder, Praew Sri-utharawong, Bobby Hannaway, Genevieve Toop Front Row: Julie O'Neill-Dean, Isla McNeice, Claire Washington, Esther Chen-Green, Antonia Bryce

AN 11Itor Group Ms K Anderson, Thitikam Tangthanasup, Sarah Masterton Back Row: Middle Row: Bier Khemarangsan, Georgia Wilcox, Millie Aitken, Alice Bourdot, Nicola Green Flvnt Row: Mikaela Lancaster-Weerts, Georgina Archibald, Frances Tilly, Catie Murray, Nicole Matheson

AD Tutor Group Back Row: Tania Snelgar, Elizabeth Guthrey, Lucy Macfarlane Middle Row: Mrs J Ardagh, Elena Neill, Haley Scandrett, Caroline McDonough, Alice Faull, Harriet Harper, Emily Watson Front Row: Annabelle Rose, Charlotte Savage, Alexandra Shearer, Harriet Hamilton, Kelly Belcher

AL Tutor Group Back Row: Emma Currie, Kathleen Zelter, Alice Wright Middle Row: Mrs J Allan, Lucy Martin, Julianne Bellaney, Olivia Blair, Lanie Blacklaws Front Row: Amy Tappenden, Patricia Kang'ethe, Michelle Souster, Samantha McConnell, Jessica Cunnold

BN Tutor Group Kate Langer, Georgia McMeeking, Jane Cartledge Back Row: Middle Row: Miss L Baynes, Casey Johnstone, Sarah Deaker, RebeccaArdagh, Ashleigh Feary Front Row: Elizabeth Timperley, Dayna Aubrey, Hana Abbot, Samara Davie, Hayley Donald

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CN Tutor Group Anna McLachlan, Emily Shearer Ba.ck Row: Middle Row: Mrs N Carson, Joy Shipgood, Genevieve Hegarty, Josie Benny, Nicola Robson, Bryn/ea Collin, Hannah Brown Deborah Looi, Katherine Best, TessaPage, Georgia Brownlee, Front Row: Jamie Edwards

CO Tutor Group Back Row: Dominic Chiu, Sarah Gunn Middle Row: Ms L Chong. Courtney Paterson, Carly Townrow, Gina Scandrett, Charlotte Henley, Catherine Snowden Ella Dickson, Olivia Faull, Fiona Morrison, Bridget Rich, Front Row: Laura Freear

CR Tutor Group Miss R Crawford, Kaitlyn Tyson, Sophie Davies, Whitney Brown, Jenny Hazledine, Kate Davis, Gemma Hogg Jessica Reihana, Daniela Aebli, Eleanor Wootton, Laura Ash, Melissa Thomson

EL Tutor Group Back Row: Muan On-Sri, Jessica Steenson, Lauren Smith, Johanna King Middle Row: Mrs S Ellis, Hailey Williams, Georgina Diack, Emma Costello, Annabel Goslin, Kirsten Brown, Gabriella Teixeira Front Row: Miriam Black, Olivia Marlow, Sophie Aubrey, Hilary 'Iregenza, Raisin Blake

CS Tutor Group Linda Park, Sophie 'Irengrove Back Row: Middle Row: Ms L Chambers, Emily Smart, Lucinda Douglas, Sophia Kwon, Kanvara Suchitta, Jessica Prebble Hollie Walton, Emma Burtt, Philippa Smith, Charlotte Farthing, Front Row: Caitlin Craigie

HK Tutor Group Back Row: Ahruem Lee, Jade Adams-Webb, Jasmyne Hiha, Sophie Chima Middle Row: Mrs P Henriksen, Natalie Stagg, RebeccaThomas, Bo Springford, Penelope Buckley, Hollie Anderson Front Row: Erin Benyon, Jenna Adamson, Marewa Kraak, Molly Ma.cfarlane, Louise Brazier

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HN Tutor Group Mr M Hemmingsen, Rosa McGregor, Jacqueline Kaye, Perilla Peter, Jessica Sturt, Lizzie Rae, Kimberley Smith Elizabeth Dawe, Kate James, Amy Satterthwaite, Sarah George, Natalie Watson

KB Tutor Group Back Row: Eloise Hegarty, Brenda Lee, Molly Ferguson, Alexandra Mercer Middle Row: Ms H Kobayashi, Julia Miles, Georgia Heard, Lucy Rutherford, Sophie Moir, Petrea Parkhill, Kimberlee Smith Front Row: Julia Maclean, Josie Hazledine, Lucy Acland, Kirsty Stewart, Frances Muirhead

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KD 1b.tor Group Back Row: Anna Brankin, Megan Aitchison Middle Row: Mrs L Kennedy, Aimee Borlase, Prudence Watson, Terri Growcott, Andrea Khoo Front Row: Jessica Fibbes, RebeccaGates, Pippa Hayward, Bronwyn Hanger, OliviaCowdy

KY Tutor Group Amy Ryan, Ella Marks, Rina Soetanto Back Row: Middle Row: Mrs T Keys, Bridget Quartermain, Sarah Hann, Caroline East, Jane Cockburn, Sarah Mahoney Front Row: Stacey Paterson, Sophie Herbert, Jenna Anderson, Alexandra Callaghan, Georgina Whittaker

KP Tutor Group Samantha Read, Melanie Green, Amelia McKay Back Row: Middle Row: Mrs N Kilpatrick, Rosemary Conaghan, Hannah Rossiter, Alice Howarth.Katie Bijl, Charlotte Rowland-Jones Front Row: Emma Gardiner, Frances Guthrey, Megan Oliver, Penny Dalziel, Olivia Glasson

LF Tutor Group Hollie Bailey, Harriet Miller Back Row: Middle Row: Mrs L Lightfoot, Olivia Carville, Natalie Bradford, Grace Johnston, Rachel Seay, Lauren Thomas Front Row: Abigail Meares, RebeccaMehrtens, Megan Jones, Amelia Dunstan-Grimwood, Emma Dewhirst

LY Tutor Group Shanae Glassey, Kirsteen Lovie, Anwnda Inglis Back Row: Middle Row: Mrs J Laney, Olivia McLennan, Catherine Notley, Melissa Gray, Georgina Gaunt, Sarah Heddell, Olivia Checkley Lucy Atkinson. Emma Symon, Rosa Thomas, Susanna Vink, Front Row: Gemma Graig

MH Tutor Group Emma Banks, Clementine Dickie, Claire Martin Back Row: Middle Row: Miss J Mahalm, Anna Jo, Allanah-Kate Wakelin, Louise Graham, Erin Jackson Hooi Ling Chia, Marjorie Wong, Lila Schriek, Alana Bowden, Front Row: Claire Walters

MD Tutor Group Back Row: Ella O'Neill. Chiaki Tanizaki. Chloe Papas, Eve Palmer Middle Row: Mrs E MacDonald, Rose Parkinson, Holly Laughton, Julianne Boyd, Chantelle Doody, Katherine Page Front Row: Virginia Barnett, Jessica Loe, Alisha McLennan Charlotte Bradshaw, Nina McVicar

MN Tutor Group Caroline Atkinson, Jaimee Kleinbichler Back Row: Middle Row: Dr B Mann, Melissa Wong, Julia Currie, Jennifer Rees, Bo-Ra Kwon, Ji Won Choi Front Row: Jennifer Howes, Danielle Bowden, Robyn Andrew, Courtney Hobson, Lucy Halligan

MU Tutor Group Back Row: Rebekah Masterton, Kirsty Trengrove Middle Row: Mrs C Mutch, Morag McDonald, Emma-Skye Lancaster, Milly Hewat, Sophie Kerr Front Row: Belinda Howarth, Annie Walsh, Laura Fairbairn, Philippa Smith, Shelley Nahr

DA Tutor Group Hyo-Jeong (Jennifer) Lee, Charlotte Dolden, Juliette Wanty, Rachel Gardner Middle Row: Mrs M Davie, Jordan Grant, Lucy Woodley, Paige Jackman.

Niamh Peren Front Row: Sophie Fraser, Kate Dirkzwager, Sarah Johnson, Charlotte Bell, Isabelle Macculloch

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SC Tutor Group Back Row: Danielle Mills, Dah Eun Lim, Thanruthai Chinruksa Middle Row: Mrs H Scandrett, Anna Spence, Annabelle Fitzsimons, Sarah Watson, Lucy Faull, Hilary Bell Front Row: Dayle Gibson, Sophia Meares, Annabelle Powell-Thomas, Ye-rin Ju, Bridget Robilliard

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SG Tutor Group Back Row: RebeccaManning, Yi-Ping Lin, Samantha Robinson, Amy Wei Middle Row: Mrs J Strang, Monica Johnson, Brooke Mellsop, Sophie Shaw, Chen Hsu Front Row: Minhsuan Kao, Jessica Cooke, Jamie Williams, S ophie Fitzsimons, Holly Erickson

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SU Tutor Group Christy Moon, Marsha Taaffe, Sighle Illston, Alice Collen Mr M Summerlee, Georgina Waring, Julia Taylor Anna Marshall,Ella Ovington Kira Williams, RebeccaSearle, Olivia Sutton, Kate Taylor Nicola Shaw

Back Row: Middle Row: Front Row:

Back Row: Front Row:

TD Tutor Group Melissa Parker, Katey Chapman Ms J Todd, Nantana Tubtimphiroj, Fiona Browning Felicity Bishop Olivia Orange, Alexandra Garrett, Yu-San Kang Melissa Tyson, Charlotte Baddeley

TF Tutor Group Mrs R Tiff en, Katherine Todd, Louise Daprini Rachael Farthing, Caitlin Habgood, Leanah Magan Margaret Whiteley. Laura Blythe, Jennifer Turnbull Annelise Oars/wt

Back Row: Middle Row: Front Row:

VS Tutor Group Freya Morrison, Catilin Eves, Zoe Deans Mrs P Vesty, Rebecca Wadworth, Frances Ruddiman Alexandra Warren, Jacqueline Knobloch Mijntje Lepoutre, Emily Heap, Caroline Crutchley Caroline Moody, Olivia Brooks

WD Tutor Group Back Row: Kanya Pramayudyani, Fiona Millar, Ming On-Sri Middle Row: Mr T Wood, Belinda Ferguson, Virginia Matson, Philippa Goslin, Ottilie Smith Front Row: Georgina Borowczyk, Elizabeth Shalders, Edwina Horne, Alexandra Mark, Hannah Wood

Back Row: Middle Row: Front Row:

Back Row: Middle Row:

Front Row:

WE Tutor Group Pei-Wen Liu, Boram Yi Mme Weiss, Phillippa Lee, Amanda Boyd Ngaio Hughey-Cockerell, Helena Schwertheim Sarah Pratt, Kirsten Harvey, Bridget Allison, Alison McKay lemma Opie

WN Tutor Group Holly Richdale, Jane Millar Dr D Winter, Hannah Milner, Fiona Winskill Morgana Woolhouse-Williams, Katherine Borowczyk Sara Satterthwaite Victoria Minson, Laura Saunders, Anna Lindsay Georgianna Simpson, Katie Thomas

WO Tutor Group Madeline Ellerm, Zoe Redwood Back Row: Middle Row: Mrs C Wood, Caitlin Roberts, Joanna Chen-Green,Clara Wells, Nicola Davidson, Hana Ashworth-Manning Front Row: Rosemarie Christie, Amanda Grigg, Sophie Enersen, Tara Clinick, Courtney Martyn

Back Row: Middle Row: Front Row:

WS Tutor Group Marie Macfarlane, Harriett Smith Mr B Woods, Anna Farquhar, Gemma McLaughlin Rosemary Holliday, Annabel Fraser, Sarah Hewer Abby Shaw, Jourden Williams, Emily Hunt, Zoe Carson Samantha Lust

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Year 13

Year 13 Sophie Aubrey, RebeccaPierce, Jacqueline Denford, Amy Satterthwaite, Rosanna Frankish, Claire Washington, Sophie Enersen Caroline Crutchley, Lila Schriek, Cassandra McKnight, Charlotte Savage, Julianne Boyd, Laura Blythe, Penny Dalziel, Alisha Fox, Anna Stace, Alexandra Shearer, Samantha Daniel, Laura Mason Fi~h Row: Fran Muirhead, Amanda Grigg, Georgia Heard, Sophie Herbert, Rachel Campbell, Jessica Fransham, Yu-San Kang, Gabriella Hamer, Lucy Rutherford, PatriciaKang'ethe, Nicola Robson, Anna Lindsay, Ida Neilson, Gemma McLaughlin, Olivia Wakem Fourth Row: Leticia Marchand, Lucy Blackmore, Anna Spence, Georgianna Simpson, Nadia Fearnley, Lucy Woodley, Hana Abbot, Sarah Watson, Victoria Perez, Olivia Meares, Alice Howarth, Laura Fairbairn, Gemma Craig, Olivia Blair, Laura Freear Third Row: Jessica Cooke, Nicola Hulley, Jessica Chapman, Sophia Kwon, Virginia Timperley, lane Cockburn, Robyn Andrew, Anna Jo, Lauren Smith, Abigail Meares, Charlotte Ayers, Olivia Cowdy, Elizabeth Kitson, Julia Maclean Second Row: Frances Ruddiman, Milly Hewat, Harriet Daley, Charlotte Bradshaw, Bo-Ra Kwon, Nicole Matheson, Jacqueline Knobloch, Daniela Aebli, Bo Springford, Philippa Smith, Haley Scandrett, Sarah Hewar, RebeccaSearle Front Row: Kirsteen Lovie, Sophie Fitzsinwns, Pei-WenLiu, Michelle Choi, Abby Milner, Sophie Gibbons, Josie Benny, Kate Taylor, Khunita Khemarangsan, Nicola Green, Morgana Woolhouse-Williams, Phillippa Lee Back Row: Sixth Row:

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Abbey Milner 2000-2004 Coaching in Brisbane Year off

Alisha Fox 2000-2004 Social Work Degree Canterbury

Anna Lindsay 1998-2004 Graphic Design Wellington

Cassandra McKnight 2002-2004 Photography Course in Christchurch

Abigal Meares 2003-2004 Working/Year off

Amanda Grigg 2000-2004 Bachelor of Arts Otago

Anna Stace 2000-2004 Year Off

Charlotte Ayers 1997-2004 Bachelor of Teaching in Early Childhood, Canterbury College of Educatio1t

Alexandra Shearer 2002-2004 Looking after Horses

Amy Satterthwaite 2000-2004 Bachelor of Science Lincoln

Bo Springford 2000-2004 Co1tsumer Food Science a1td Marketing, Otago

Charlotte Bradshaw 1997-2004 Gap Year ill Scotland the1t Law, Victoria University

Alice Howarth 1998-2004 First Year Health Science, Otago

Annala 2002-2004 First Year Health Science, Otago or Sydney

Bo-Ra Kwon University, Korea

Charlotte Savage 2000-2004 Law Degree Otago

Year 13 Profiles

Claire Washington 2000-2004 Engineering Degree, Canterbury

Daniela Aebli 2000-2004 Year in Switzerland and then Design at Massey

Frances Ruddiman 1995-2004 First Year Health Science Otago

Gemma Craig 2004 Consumer Applied Science, Otago

Georgianna Simpson 2000-2004 Bachelor of Tourism Management, Lincoln

Harriet Daley 1998-2004 LLB/BA, Canterbury

Georgia Heard 2000-2004 Bachlor of Performing Arts, Nasda

Ida Nielson 2003-2004 University overseas

Jacqueline Denford 2000-2004 half year working, then Globe Theatre UK for half year

Elizabeth Kitson Year off

Gemma McLaughlin 1998-2004 Bachelor of Science/ Bachelor of Arts Canterbury

Haley Scandrett 2000-2004 Going to Australia

Frances Muirhead 2000-2004 Bachelor of Arts Otago

Hana Abbot 1998-2004 Gap Year, Summer Camp USA

Jacqueline Knobloch 2004 Bachelor of Science Canterbury

Jane Cockburn 2000-2004 Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Otago

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Josie Benny 2000-2004 Physical Lincoln

Kirsteen Lovie 1999-2004 Veterinary Science Massey

Lauren Smith 1998-2004 BA in Media & Communications Melbourne University

Jessica Chapman 1999-2004 Bachelor of Science/ Bachelor of Commerce Canterbury

Julianne Boyd 2001-2004 Bachelor of Commerce Canterbury

Laura Blythe 2001-2004 Year off Hotel Management in Switzerland

Jessica Cooke 1998-2004 Gap Year in? then sudy in Otago

Kate Taylor 1998-2004 Pharmacy Degree, Otago

Laura Fairbairn 2000-2004 Bachelor of Law/ Bachelor of Science Canterbury

Lucy Blackmore 2000-2004 Bachelor of Arts Canterbury

Jessica Fransham 2000-2004 Switzerland

Khunita Khemarangsan Bachelor of Arts or Fine Arts Degree Canterbury

Laura Freear 1994-2004 Consumer food Science Otago

Lucy Rutherford 1999-2004 Bachelor of Arts/ Bachelor of Science Canterbury

Year 13 Profiles

Leticia Marchand 1998-2004 Diploma in Fashion Design Christchurch Polytechnic

Lila Schriek 2000-2004 London

Nadia Fearnley 1998-2004 Lincoln University

Nicola Matheson 2003-2004 Environmental Management, Lincoln

Olivia Wakeham 1998-2004 Year Off, Christchurch

Lucy Woodley 2000-2004 Physical Education, Otago or Law at Canterbury

Nicola Green 1999-2004 Bachelor of Commerce/ Bach/or of Science Canterbury

Olivia Blair 2000-2004 Gap Year Going overseas

Margaret Whiteley 2000-2004 Gap Year, England

Nicola Hulley 2000-2004 Bachelor of Science and Law, Otago

Olivia Cowdy 2000-2004 Law Degree Otago

Michelle Choi 2004 Commerce, Auckland University

Nicola Robson 2000-2004 First Year Health Science Otago

Olivia Meares 2000-2004 Year off then Scholarship to USA University to be a personal trainer or teaching

Patricia Kang'ethe 2003-2004 Law Degree Scotland

Pei-Wen Liu 1998-2004 First Year Health Science, Otago

Penny Dalziel 1993-2004 Tourism and Commerce Otago

Chen Hsu 1998-2004 fine Arts Degree Canterbujry

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Philippa Smith 1996-2004 Psychology, Otago

Robyn Andrew 2000-2004 BA/LLB, Canterbury

Sophia Kwon 2001-2004 First Year Health Science Otago

Sophie Gibbons 1995-2004 Bachelor of Arts in French and Media Studies and Communications, Melbourne

Rachel Campbell 1998-2004 Year off Christchurch

Rosanna Frankish 2000-2004 Bachelor of Arts Canterbury

Sophie Aubrey 2000-2004 Bachelor of Applied Science, Otago

Sophie Herbert 2003-2004 Working in either Christchurch or Melbourne

RebeccaPierce 2000-2004 Physical Education Degree, Otago

Samantha Daniel 2002-2004 Law Degree Canterbury

Sophie Enerson 1997-2004 Gap year then Bachelor in Early Childhoold and Primary Education

Victoria Perez 2001-2004 Bachelor of Arts Victoria University

RebeccaSearle 2003-2004 Fine Arts Degree in Auckland/Canterbury

Sarah Hewer 2003-2004 Bachelor of Commerce Melbourne University or London School of Economics

Sophie Fitzsimons 2000-2004 Physical Education Degree, Otago

Virginia Timperley 2000-2004 BComAg, Lincoln University

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Gabriella Hamer 29August 1986- 7 February 2005 Caroline Crutchley 2002-2004 '/ravel and Tourism, Lincoln

Yu-San Kang 2000-2004 Massey University Wellington

Sarah Watson 2000-2004 BA, Otago

Anna Spence 2002-2004 Bachelor of Tourism, Otago or Camp America

Milly Hewat 2004 Law and Marketing Victoria University

Cassie Irving 2000-2004 Bachelor of Commerce AG Lincoln University

Julia MacLean 2000-2004 Bachelor of Arts in Performing Arts and Communication Studies, Otago

Kezia Parsons 2003-2004 '/ravelling and working for a year then Fine Arts Degree, Canterbury

Morgana Woolhouse-Williams 000-2004 First Year Health Science, Otago

Sarah Johnson 1999-2004 Medical Imaging CPIT

St Margaret's School community mourned the death of Gabby Hamer when her funeral was held in the school chapel on February 14 2005. Gabby had been a student at the school for the past three years, since moving to New Zealand from England.

While Gabby had endured poor health throughout her life, her first two years at St. Margaret's were some of her best. She was a much loved member of the school, and many staff, along with girls in her tutor group and classes, quickly came to love her joy of life, her delightful sense of humour, and her desire to have a go at anything. While limited by heart problems, Gabby still looked to get the most out of every opportunity, and inspired those around her to do the same.

Over the past year, as Cabby's health deteriorated, she continued to show tremendous courage in the face of considerable pain and distress. Her involvement and contribution to the confirmation classes was notable. Others who shared that time with her were moved by her honesty, and her desire to make sense of her situation.

Her declaration of faith at the Confirmation service was particularly meaningful to those close to her who knew of the struggles she faced each day.

Along with Cabby's parents, Denise and Phil Shepard, and Cabby's younger sister Francesca, we feel the immense pain of her loss, and give thanks to God for the love and life she offered us all.

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Mrs Jenny Gibbons, Mr John Gibbons, Sophie Gibbons (Head Girl 2004), Lucy Faull (Head Girl 2005), Mrs Sara Faull, Mr Richard Faull.