2009 SMC Yearbook

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School

1 - 27

■ International

65-66

■ Junior School

28- 34

■ House Reports

67 - 72

■ Middle School

35-46

■ The Arts

73- 98

■ Senior School

47-60

■ Sports

99 - 134

■ Boarding

61- 64

■ Photos

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This yearbook marks the end of the first century of St

meaning and importance

to the middle years. The

Margaret's College and what a year it has been. Our

wonderful production of "Joseph" was a shining example

Year 13 leaders came up with their mission for 2009 .. .

"Diverse are our footsteps, united is our destination':

of cross curricular work in the Middle School and was a testimony to the talent and commitment of the girls,

How true this has been for a cohort of young women who

teachers and parents.

have certainly left their mark on this College.

The inaugural Arts Dinner was a celebration in the most This is a year group of diverse abilities, interests and

festive fashion of the incredible talent and achievements

talents and we have seen these expressed in the wide

of the girls involved in the myriad of performing arts

range of activities, productions, events and achievements

events this year. The cast of the challenging and emotional

reflected in this yearbook in which they have been leaders,

roller coaster productions of "Rent" and "Etch" will have

motivators and mentors. This year group set out to make

life long memories of these experiences.

a difference.

The Sports Dinner again celebrated the outstanding 2009 is the first year of the new Middle School structure

achievements and dedication of our girls, coaches and

incorporating

managers and the wide involvement and level of excellence

Years 7-10 and we are continuing to

develop pedagogical practice and programmes to suit

are reflected in the sports pages of this yearbook.

the needs of this age group. The Year 10 leadership programme has been a great success and given real

We aim to continue to provide the resources, buildings and

people to support the girls in all their endeavours and we are delighted to have launched the first stage of the Campus Plan and the St Margaret's Foundation.

The concept of a "Trinity" of schools within one College is now a reality with our special Junior School a strategic focus for 2009. The yearbook showcases the exciting year and the wonderful work of our junior girls.

Throughout the pages of this book are examples of service and it is important as we reflect on the achievements of

"...but even more will be demanded from the one to

many this year that we remember that it is "who we are"

whom has been entrusted" (Luke 12, Chapter 48).

that really matters in this world. What will each one of us be remembered for? Will we leave St Margaret's knowing

As we reflect on the influence our great school has had

that we have made a positive difference to the lives of

on our lives over 99 years we look ahead to the next

others? Are we living up to our school motto - "Beati

100 years of girls' education at St Margaret's and to the

mundo corde. Blessed are the pure in heart:'

difference our girls will make in the world.

2009 has been a very busy year for the Trust Board and for the College.

Mrs Sarah Templeton resigned as Chairman of the Board in February of this year. Sarah served on our Board for six years, four of those as Chairman. She worked tirelessly for the College over these years and her contribution to the school and support to me in my new role is greatly appreciated.

I am honoured to have been appointed Chairman for a two year term, supported by Mr Andrew McGill who has been appointed Vice-Chairman. We also welcome three new Board members who willbring a wealth of knowledge and experience to our Board. Mr KevinArthur will join our Property Committee, Ms Sue McCormack will serve on our Compliance and Communication Committee, and Mrs Sarah Greenslade will be our Boarding representative. Mr Andrew Simpson will he stepping down from the Trust Board at the end of his four year term. We thank him for his contribution to the Board, especially to the Finance Committee, and we are grateful for the time he has given in providing his professional advice to the Board.

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The focus for the Trust Board this year has been on developing the Strategic Plan for the next five years.

Out of these discussions we made the decision to reopen the Junior School, and hold the unique position of offering the only Years 1-13 Anglican girls education in Christchurch. This decision was made with the support of the Anglican Bishop of Canterbury, the Right Reverend Victoria Matthews. It has been well received by the school community and enrolments in the Junior School continue to grow.

The St Margaret's College Mission Statement is "educating young women to live and to lead''. We believe we have the staff and programmes in place to achieve this, but our facilities need to be upgraded to reflect the quality of learning taking place inside the classrooms. This year the Trust Board commissioned Mr Alec Bruce, of Wilkie and

Bruce Architects Ltd, to develop a ten year campus plan for St Margaret's. After considerable consultation with stakeholders, planning, and financial analysis a campus plan has been developed. Stage One is scheduled to start at the end of 2009 and the Campus Development Plan will he implemented in stages, so that it is affordable and seeks to minimise any disruption to classroom teaching.

We are v.ery pleased to report that we have not seen any significant drop in enrolments due to the global recession.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for your continued support of St Margaret's College in these challenging times.

Planning for the Centenary is well underway and we look forward to seeing many past and present students at this exciting event in October 2010.

On behalf of the Trust Board I would like to thank the staff and leadership team for their dedication and hard work over the last twelve months. We are extremely fortunate to have Mrs Gillian Simpson at the helm as our Executive Principal. I am constantly amazed at the time she puts into the College, and value the strength and vision she brings to her role. I would also like to thank Mr David Simpson for the assistance and support he gives to our school community.

It is a privilege and a pleasure to chair the St Margaret's CollegeTrust Board.The Board members are hardworking and forward thinking. They are also incredibly committed to making sure the College provides the best educational experience for current and future girls.

Mrs Bridget Thomas

Trust Board c~air rt committee P:ope { communication compl1an~ommittee

Compliance & Communication Committee Synod Representative

Compliance & Communication Committee Board Representative PTA

Trust Board Vice Chair Property Committee (Chair) Board Representative PTA

Compliance & Communication Committee Board Representative SMCOGA

Finance Committee

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Synod Representative

It has been another rewarding and busy year for the Old Girls' Association. Throughout the year we have run many events including Tennis, Bowls, Cranmer Squares Lunch, Golf and Bridge tournaments as well as the annual Reunion Weekend. These have all been well attended.

Hosting the Leavers' Ball in December each year has been a long-standing tradition. This was a wonderful formal family occasion held in the Convention Centre and give us the opportunity to welcome the girls to the A:ssociation.

We held an evening in November for the "Margaritas" who are girls who have left school in the past 10 years.

This was very successful and is now an annual event.

A continuing focus for us has been to strengthen our relationship within the school community and we thank Gillian Simpson and Jo Brady for their interest, enthusiasm and support throughout the year.

We present an award annually at the School's Sports' Award Dinner to an Old Girl who has excelled in her chosen sport both nationally and internationally. Julie Seymour was the 2009 recipient.

During the year we have had the pleasure of joining with the school and attending cocktail functions in North Canterbury, Ashburton, Marlborough and the West Coast. These evenings have given us another chance to meet up with Old Girls.

We also thank Judith Millar who is retiring from our committee. Judith has been a part of the Old Girls' committee for twenty years and has served as the President and the representative on the Board as well as our Financial Advisor. She has been an invaluable member of our team and we will miss her expertise and dedication.

Our Association is in good heart and we now look forward to the centenary year, which will be another very important milestone in the life of St Margaret's College.

Eleanor Burt

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2009 will go down in history as a year of mixed fortunes.

Again the Junior School PTA committee has been active,

Certainly

have been very

with our fish'n'chip evening, mother and daughter mini-

difficult generally, and this has had a significant impact

golf and McDonalds father/daughter breakfast all being

on us all. There is some solace in the way our school

well attended.

the economic

conditions

has been able to continue from strength to strength and some excitement and anticipation with the release of the

Our thanks go to Juliet van Kuijk, who, as Secretary, puts

Campus Development Plan. Our children's education is

in an enormous amount of effort in making sure the PTA

in good hands at all levels.

runs smoothly. Thanks also to our Treasurer, Lois Lough, and all other members of the Committee. All are devoted

For the PTA, the first thing to note is the increase

PTA members

whose

mostly

in numbers of parents coming along to our monthly

ensures that our functions operate smoothly. Thanks

meetings. This has surprised me somewhat, but is a very

to Gillian who is a frequent attendee at our meetings

pleasing trend that I hope continues. Your participation

and her husband David, who are loyal supporters of

in PTA meetings is warmly welcomed and will aid in

PTA activities. Thanks to our Staff Representatives,

ensuring that we are more representative of your views.

Paula Sheldon, Shirley Smith and Diana White whose

There are important decisions to be made from time to

contribution

time, and the more involvement we have with you, the

children are up to is invaluable.

and enlightening

unseen

reports

contribution

on what our

better our decisions will be.

A special and very big thank you to you, as supporters During the year our father daughter breakfasts have been

of the various activities we run. We look forward to your

well supported and we will continue with these in future

continuing support in the future. I would like to take this

years. The PTA's annual Showtime Drinks function took

opportunity to wish you all a very happy Christmas and

a different format this year. Together with Jo Brady

enjoyable holiday break.

and the Development

Office, we combined Showtime

Drinks with a beautiful Art Exhibition at COCA Gallery in support of the St Margaret's centenary celebrations next year.

Peter Blacklaws - President

Since Term 4 last year, we have welcomed to the staff room Helen Bryant, Ruth Ellena, Natasha Leith, Jean Macdonald, Stefanie Hossbach, Fran Iglesis, Nicky Coventry, Nicky Douglas, Jennie Burell, Blake Richardson and also welcomed the return of Jane Shand and Ruve Drummond.

Peter Welham, Carolyn Marsh (Black), Ali Rees (Rossiter) and Julia McKerrow (Sadler) provided special interest, especially for female staff, and we congratulate them on their marriages.

A mystery destination added to the anticipation of the year ahead when we met at the start of Term 1. Living Springs proved to be the ideal venue to spend time together to focus on the forthcoming year.

We celebrated our excellent NCEA and 1B results and departments will continue to reflect on these and similar data in their quest to continually improve teaching and learning for our girls. We have embraced the challenges of technology, having laptops in all Year 9 classes now, and ongoing workshops and the sharing of ideas are developing our skills constantly to make the best use of the tools available to us.

Our Year 13 mission statement of "diverse are our footsteps, united is our destination" gave us an insight into what our senior students wanted to achieve this year and allowed us to reflect on how we could best support them in achieving their goals. It also reminded us that while each of us is unique, we are all striving for the same goals.

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Since this time last year we have farewelled Zoli Boros, Catalina Dardaic, Stephanie Gandy, Bob Maryatt, Nori Yamada and Amanda Winter plus three long serving staff members: Nicky Dunlop, Head of the Junior School for a number of years and who recently taught in Year 8, Susan Fisher, who taught so many Years 1 and 2 children over ten years and Hilary Scandrett who taught in Science, Maths and Technology for many years. Hilary, in particular, has had a very long relationship with St Margaret's, being an Old Girl herself and having three daughters who also attended St Margret's College. We thank everyone for their dedication and commitment and wish them well in the future.

We have now temporarily farewelled Caroline Marsh and Aimee Sibson and look forward to meeting their babies in due course along with Peter Welham's and Anna Taylor's new baby boys. Speaking of babies, several of us have joined the grandparent club in the last twelve months!

Maggie's Shop is a new and exciting venture and we welcome Liz Wright as the shop manager. The convenience of the shop for parents, students, Old Girls and staff is fantastic.

We continue to have huge fun in the staff room. The regular Friday antics lift all our spirits and more and more staff are sharing the organization and delivery of these, displaying the awesome talent among us. Some of us have also taken part, mostly willingly, in various student initiatives such as "Teachers in Tussores~ "Dance Offs" and made guest appearances in House Plays. As usual many of us celebrated International Week in suitable attire and Show Week always gives us the opportunity to wear hats!

A special focus this year has been the Child Fund Global School project with Deb Lean traveling to Zambia to work in a school there for two weeks. It has been an absolute delight and privilege and most humbling experience to welcome Kafukoback to us and we trust he found this exchange of real benefit for him and his school in Zambia.

As we end the first 100 years of St Margaret's, we look ahead to the future with great expectations. Our strategic plan has aligned all our goals, the campus development plan is set to begin and we have much to celebrate and be thankful for as we reflect on our past. We are truly blessed to have such great students and colleagues to work with as we move forward into the future.

Chris Wyeth

Sbll Bst Executive Principal Mrs Gillian Simpson: BSc, Dip Tchg, Dip Edu Man

Ms M Buhrkuhl: Mrs N Carson:

Assistant Principal Mrs C Wyeth: BSc, Dip Tchg Assistant Principal, Pastoral Care Leadership Team Ms M Copland: MA, Dip Tchg, LTCL, C.O.P. Psychology Deputy Principal Academic Mr G Belcher: BA (Hons), Dip Tchg Deputy Principal, Staff Head of Junior School Mrs P Sheldon: Dip Tchg; Primary Year 6 Head of Middle School Ms A White: Dip Tchg, BEd

Mrs L Chambers: Mrs K Chittock: MsLChong: Mr B Clarke: Mrs N Coventry: Ms J Ditfort: Mrs P Double: Miss N Douglas: Mrs R Drummond: Mrs S Ellis:

Bursar Mr Peter Welham: B. Com (Hons), B Compt. C.A Development Director Mrs Jo Brady: Dip. Mktg, Cert. DMA

Mrs S Fazio-Smith: Mrs S Flewellen: Mrs R Fraser:

Chaplain Rev. Peg Riley: BA, Dip Tchg Counsellor Ms Deborah Mcfadyen: M.A Psyc (Hons), NZPsS Deans Mrs S Harlow: BT ChLn, Dip Tchg, HOD Health Dean - Years 12 and 13 Mrs J Laney: BA, Dip PE, PG Dip Vit/Oen, Dip Tchg, Dean - Year 11, Fitness Co-ordinator Ms A White: BEd, Dip Tchg Dean - Year 10 Mrs J Strang: BA, Dip Tchg; Mathematics Dean - Year 9

Ms F Gebbie: Ms P Henriksen: Mr J Hermans: Dr S Hossbach: Mrs F Iglesis: Mr Miles Kau Kau: Mrs L Kennedy: Miss J Kerr:

Mrs T Keys:

Careers Advisor Ms A Archer: MA (Hons), Dip Tchg, Careers, Lifeskills, RE

Miss D Lean:

Dean of International Students Miss C Chambers: BA, CELTA, Dip Tchg

Mr Gavin Leighton: Mrs N Leith:

Staff Mrs J Allan: Miss N Allen: Ms K Anderson:

Mrs A Lidstone: Mrs L Lightfoot:

Mrs J Ardagh: Miss S Ashton: Mrs M Brennan: Ms H Bryant: Mrs E Buckler:

BHSc, B Theol, English BA, Dip Tchg; History BA, BFA, Dip Tchg; MT chLn degree, HOD Art BA, ATCL, Dip Tchg; Social Sciences, Integrated Studies BA, Dip Tchg, French, HOD International Languages BSc, BComm, Dip Tchg, Mathematics, Science Coaching & Netball Co ordinator, Sports Co ordinator BA Hons, PECE, ATCL, Drama, French

Mrs J Macdonald: Mrs L Mackay: DrBMann: Mrs C Marsh: Mr B Marryatt: Mme M MarshallDurieux: Mr K McDonnell:

MFA, Dip Tchg, Photography and Art BSc, Dip Tchg; Science, Chemistry, Associate HOD Science BEd PE, Dip Tchg, PE, Health, Lifeskills Dip Tchg, CELTA, Junior Year 4 BPhEd, Dip Tchg; HOD Physical Education BA (Joint Hons) PGCE, TELFA English, ENSS BJL 1B Japanese, Japanese BA, Dip Tchg; Japanese Dip Tchg; Junior Year 5 Dip Tchg, Junior Year 3 BFA, Dip Tchg, PE, Health, Lifeskills Dip Tchg; Middle School Science, Mathematics BSc, Dip Tchg; Geography, Social Sciences BA, LTCL, Dip Tchg Mathematics, Associate HOD Mathematics BA, Dip Tchg; Middle School Year 7, Science Y7 Sports Co ordinator Dip Tchg, Dip Home Economics, HOD Food Technology Dip Tchg, NZCE (Mechanical),TIC Graphics, PhD, MA, French BA, Grad Dip Tchg & Learning, MEd, 1BSpanish Kaumatua (Maori Adviser) BA, Dip Tchg, HOD English MusB, LTCL, LRSM, Acert CM, Hon GCM, Dip Tchg, AIRMT, HOD Music NDBE, Dip Tchg, Dip Business Studies, Economics, Accounting Information Management, Technology B. Tchg (Hons), Middle School Year 8, Technology Dip Tchg, Chemistry and Science BEd, Dip Tchg, Middle School Year 8, Social Science, Technology BSc (Hons), Dip Tchg, Mathematics Comm Teachers Cert, Dip Tchg, Dip Info Tech in Ed, HOD Business Studies BCom, TTC, Accounting, Economics BA, Dip Tchg, English BA, BSc (Hons), PhD, FNZIP, Physics BA, Dip Tchg, English, Associate Head of English BA, S.F.Fin,Dip Tchg, Accounting BA, CAP, France; French BSc (Hons), PGCE, Mathematics

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Mrs J McKerrow: Ms J McLaughlin: Mrs D Mellish: Mrs S Mene: Mrs H Newman: Mrs L Parsons: Miss A Plummer: Ms C Rayward: Ms S Rod: Ms A Rossiter: MrsLRoth: Ms B Rouse: Ms D Scott: Mr M Sharp: Mrs J Shand: Mrs A Sibson: Mrs S Smallman: Mrs S Smith:

Ms A Stewart: Mr M Summerlee: Mrs T Taylor: Dr A. J Taylor: Dr A. D Taylor:

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Mrs J Taylor: Mrs R Tiffen: Mrs J Todd: Mrs P Vesty: Mrs Y Wedlake: MmeMWeiss: Ms L Williams: MrsCWood:

MrTWood: MrB Woods:

BPSA, Dance BA, Dip Tchg; English BSc (Hons), Dip Tchg, Mathematics Comm Teachers Cert. Dip Tchg, Director of Sport BA, Dip Tchg, HOD Classical Studies and History of Art BA, Dip Tchg, History, Social Science Gmus (<list),PGCE, Music BA (Hons), MEd (with Distinction) Dip Tchg, English, Literacy: BSc, Dip Tchg, Biology and Science, HOD Science Dip Tchg, TIC Dance BA, Dip Tchg; Senior Teacher Chinese BA, MSc, Dip, Tchg, Maths BSc, Dip Tchg, Postgrad Dip, Science Dip Tchg, HOD Performing Arts BA, Dip Tchg, English BEd, Dip Tchg and Learning, English BSc,MSC,Pg,Dip,Tchg and Learning, Science B Ed; TTC, Dip Tchg; Middle School Year 8, Middle School Physical Education, FPS BEd, Dip Tchg & Learning, ENSS, PC, Health BSc (Hons), Dip Tchg; Biology and Science BPhEd (Otago), Dip Tchg, Physical Education BSc (Hons), PHD, Dip Tchg, LTCL, Geography and TOK BSc (Hons), PhD, FRAS, Dip Tchg, Physics, Science and Mathematics BA, TTC, Geography BE (Hons), Dip Tchg, HOD Mathematics BFA, Dip Tchg, Art BSc (PE), Dip Tchg, Physical Education BA, Dip Tchg, MA Linguistics, Spanish MA, Dip Tchg, Dip Theo(Hons) Strasbourg; Senior Teacher French BPhEd (Otago), Dip Tchg, Physical Education - Associate Head of PE HOD Technology, NZCE (Mechanical), NZCD Int. (Architecture), Cert in Fashion Tech and Design, Dip Tchg, Technology, Graphics ATC, Dip Tchg, NZCB; HOD Graphics, Technology NZCB, NDip Bus, DBEd, Dip Tchg; Cert Mgt; Economics, Information Technology

Computer / Technology Technician Mr L Keane: MA Mr H Shustak: BSc Mr B Richardson:

Technicians Mrs JIsles: Mrs K Winter: Ms A Burt: Learning Support Mrs C Fletcher: Ms P Harvey: Mrs C Lindsay: Ms B Steven: Mrs P Popich: ESOL Ms Mary Dollin:

Library Mrs D White: Miss JBorkus:

NZCS, Qualified Technician's Certificate Food Technology Technical NZLSC, Cert PM, Clickview Librarian

BA, Dip Tchg, Learning Support Co-ordinator BTch Ln, HDipT, Dip STN Dip BS, Cert BLS

Dip Tchg, TRINITY, Dip Home Economics

ALAA; Librarian Library Assistant

After School Care / Holiday Programme Mrs C Fletcher: Speech and Drama Ms T Minns: Ms T McVicar: Mrs R Spiers:

LTCL, RTSCA, Theatre Arts, Speech, Drama (Itinerant Teacher) Dip Tchg; RAD Teachers; Drama

Instrumental Music Staff (All Part-Time) Piano BA, BTheo, LTCL, AMusTCL, Mrs M Barrell: AIRMT ATCL, (piano), ATCL (Speech Miss K Bijl: & Drama) ARAD. MFA, BM, Cert. Kindermusik Mrs J Crucian: (USA) Mus B, LTCL (piano), LTCL Ms S Spang: (vocal), AIRMT, RMTh, (London), CPSM, (London) SRATh (London) NZSMT Piano and Keyboard Mrs D Tovey: Flute Mrs D Russell:

BA, LTCL, DipLibSch, AIRMT

Oboe Mrs W S Coxon:

GWCMD, Dip Mus, LTCL, PGCE

Clarinet & Saxophone Mr G de Lacey: BMus, LTCL, Dip Tchg, AIRMT Mrs C Oliver: LTCL, Cert. Jazz (Polytechnic) Violin & Viola Mrs B Dimitrova:

MMus (Perf), Grad Di. TL

Cello Mrs J Davey:

Mus B, LRSM, AIRMT

Trumpet & Trombone Mr T Eves: LTCL Mr D Gallaher: BA, LTCL, FTCL, Dip Tchg

Voice Mrs J Hewson:

Guitar Mrs M Wells:

Mrs J Morrow: MA(Hons), LTCL, LRSM, Dip Tchg

Dip. Bus. Studies, Dip NZMSM

Drums Mr S Chappell Marimba Ms E Powell Administration Miss W McPhail: Mrs Y Gallagher: Mrs T Fleete: Mrs M Garbutt: Mrs J Burrell:

PA to Executive Principal Office Manager School Secretary Receptionist Secretary to Management Team

Business I Accounts Office Mrs K Jenkins: Financial Assistant Mrs C Laughton: Financial Assistant Mrs N Sales: Assistant to Bursar Development Office Mr T Nash:

Mrs T O'Sullivan:

Mrs T Cartwright: Boarding School Staff Mrs A Beeney: Mrs H Bryant: Mrs R Ellena: Miss T Low:

Mrs L Paul: Mrs A Mitchell:

Project Specialist, Dip Graphic Design Old Girls' Association Administrator/ Assistant to Development Director Enrolments, TTC

RGN - Heath Centre Nurse Manager, Winchester House Manager, Kilburn House Manager, Julius House, Dip Tchg Weekend Manager, Kilburn House Boarding Weekday Administrator, Kilburn House

Mrs S Newton: Catering Mrs P Moore: Heather Khan Kristina Dodd Kath Drost Tracey Bain Heather Adcock David Goodfellow Angela Hayward Amanda Hall Sally Hayes Mike Lester Chris Roberts Archives Mrs G Pickles:

Director of Boarding Adv. Dip. Tchg Manager, Weekend, Cramner House, RGN Catering Manager

BA, Archivist

Maintenance Staff Mr R Derry Mr A Badger Mr P Carroll Mr S Lavill Mr A Douglas Cleaning Staff Sharon Harman: Tuupo Scarlett Sandra Purdon Betsie van der Par Yvonne Brown Peter Jarvis Trudy Dury Shona Dixon Carol Street Ben Brady Rhiannon Batclip Leanne Turner Sam Vesey Maggie's Shop Mrs L Wright: Mrs D Thomas:

Cleaning Supervisor

BSc, Shop Manager BSc, Assistant Manager

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From this we have made some immediate small changes and have implemented others since. A survey is going to be done in Terms 2 and 4 every year. We also have Another

year

has zoomed by

a suggestion box in the cafe for all students to give us regular feedback.

all too quickly.

Cleaning

As we head into the last term of 2009, I will be working

Team has had

closely with the Boarders' Council to ensure that our

a

Catering Department

The

busy

time

with the many events

held

continues to meet the growing

requirements of the students by providing the girls with nutritious meals.

throughout the year and we

Feel free to contact me

have put in a

paula.m@stmargarets.

huge

amount

school.nz if you have any

of effort so the

questions regarding your

school can look its best. The College Open Day is one

daughter's food oreating

of these events, where we make the school and boarding

requirements.

houses super shine.

As I write this, the Old Girls' weekend is approaching

Paula Moore - Catering Manager

when we put in extra time to make the college sparkle for all the ex-pupils so that they may appreciate the College looking its best. The Cleaning Team is very busy not only on school days but weekends as well due to the hiring of boarding houses and the Christchurch Arts Festival using the school as well as the big production, Joseph.

Already the team is looking to 2010 when we celebrate the Centenary and we work to showcase the school for

The school's focus on the 'Three Cs' - Communication,

this special year.

Consolidation and Care - has been alive and well in the Administration Office in 2009.

We have farewelled Owen and Paula and soon Naoupu will be leaving us. We wish them well in their future

The Administration

endeavours. A huge thank you goes to this department

communication throughout the school community and

for all that they do.

is often the place where all parts of the big picture come together.

Sharon Harmon - Cleaning Supervisor

Office plays a pivotal part in

Most information leaves the school via our

office and the administration staff make sure we are well informed on upcoming events in order to answer queries with efficiency and accuracy.

Consolidation has been the key to our organised and

This year, for the first time, all of the boarders took part

efficient office in 2009 with only one staffing change.

in a survey to find out what their favourite meals are at

Stephanie Gandy left St Margaret's at the end of Term

dinner and from the cafe. I also asked for any suggestions

2 and was replaced by Jennie Burrell. This resulted in

and what they would like to see more of in the cafe.

a restructuring

of responsibilities with the processing

of attendance being moved to the main office.

Our

It truly was a very rewarding exercise and a bit of an

wonderful team in the Administration Office consists of

eye opener. It was great to have such honest feedback.

Wendy McPhail, PA to the Principal, Yvonne Gallagher,

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Office Manager, Tracy Fleete, Secretary, Michelle Garbutt, Receptionist, and Jennie Burrell, Administrative Assistant.

Care is at the heart of everything we do, from the cheerful manner in which the phone is answered; to the warmth with which all student needs are addressed and to the support that we provide for each other and our fellow staff. Extreme care is also taken to ensure that all documents are well presented, accurate and sent to the correct recipient.

For us, 2009 has been a great year where we have all developed our talents, improved our workspace and enjoyed entering into the spirit of the many special events happening in the school.

This year has seen a number of projects for Aaron and me in the grounds. The landscaping at the main entrance off Winchester Street is already starting to look established and its formal style ties in with the Papanui entrance.

A surprise call from the Christchurch Beautifying Association in March to receive an award for our garden was warmly received.

The dark and dismal days of winter seem to be finally over with the spring bulbs brightening up some of the garden plots and the roses making plenty of new growth.

The Junior School vegetable garden planters have been planted for spring with a range of plants now nearing harvest. The enthusiasm of our girls in seeing a project to its conclusion has to be admired.

The planters were made by our maintenance department, Peter Carroll and Steven Lavell, who have been exceptionally busy this year with various stage productions, as well as the fabrication of units and furniture for various departments around the College. They have also made an additional room at the Business Office, refurbished the administration block toilets, fitted a plasma screen in the Chapel and revamped the locker bay.

One of their bigger projects was the construction of a larger stage area over the existing sanctuary in the Chapel that could be completely collapsible at the end of the Joseph production and stored for further use.

Adrian has been busy painting most of these projects. A busy, but very satisfying year.

Ray Derry

Wow, what a year it has been in the Junior School!

The Middle School has been fun and challenging this year.

The year has been filled with many events including

With the introduction of Year 10 into the Middle School

swimming sports, junior triathlon

and cross-country.

it became a much larger and more diverse group of girls.

has been part of the

It was really great to see the Year 10s assigned leadership

organisation of these events and supporting the girls in

roles as they take on more responsibility and move up

their participation as well.

the school. The aim this year was to build on what was

At the end of Term 1 it was time for the annual Easter

break down the barriers between the Middle and Senior

Egg Hunt, where the girls, in groups of six, made their

schools. We began the year with a group photo challenge

way around the school meeting the Junior Committee

during Year 9 camp week, allowing the girls to socialise

The Junior School Committee

started last year by continuing to integrate the girls and

girls at different stations to finally finish up at Maggie's

in a relaxed environment. Peer support helped to provide

Shop. Luckily for us, we were able to hunt out Maggie

senior role models, who showed them the ropes.

and receive a big Easter egg.

To finish off Term 1 we organised a trivia quiz night A huge highlight was our outing to "Disney Princesses on

with the Year 9 Boarders from St Margaret's and Christ's

Ice': This was a great experience for all. The girls found

College. Despite an awkward start the pizza break

it hard to contain their excitement as they watched their

became an effective icebreaker. After four rounds of

favourite Disney characters glide across the rink.

intense competition, three teams were tied and a sudden death round was required. The final question being "Does

The Junior

Girls were very concerned

about

the

Australian bush fires. The Junior Council decided to take

a mongoose lay eggs?" With one team choosing the right answer, we then had a winner.

matters into their own hands and plan a school mufti day which could raise money to give to the Australian

The Year 9 and 10 Dance was a popular evening which

Red Cross. The Council even arranged with Peg to run

provided a fun way for the girls to dress up and have a

the two chapels on the day and help to make the whole

good time. It was a bright and colourful night and great

school aware.

to see everyone in their neon colours.

In Term 2, the Junior Council put together their first

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volume of The Primary Times, otherwise known as TPT, with the help of all the girls in Year 6. We now hope that this is a tradition which will carry on in the future.

The Term 3 Talent Quest gave the girls a chance to participate or support their friends.

The girls took the

A final thank you must, go !ov~:r 10 White Head of Middle Schoo an d the ' Year 9 Dean, an Dean, Mrs Strang, . for all their hard all of this.

Middle Scho~I Co~::~~eve work in helping us

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opportunity to showcase their hidden talents, and wow,

Claire Ruddenklau and Hannah Steenson Head and Deputy Head of Middle School

they were good!

It has been a great pleasure to be able to be involved with the Junior School. We have enjoyed their smiling faces and bright personalities. for the future.

Amelia Gibson Head of Junior School

We wish you all the very best

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2009 has been a big one for the Community girls at St Margaret's, who took it upon themselves to have one big push this year for our chosen charity, the SPCA. The SPCA does amazing work for animal welfare all over New Zealand and in our local community and when we put forward the idea to the committee we weren't the only ones who were keen to help out.

The Development

Wild At Heart Week was early in the year and was filled

throughout the year, the Senior Ball and Philanthropy Week. This year we attacked them with a vengeance.

with exciting ways for the school to get involved. This included an epic animal themed mufti day which the Year 13s supported with the rest of the school with slugs, cows, cats, penguins, flies and all manner of creatures roaming the school yard.

Relay For Life, an event raising money for the Cancer Society, took place during what can best be described as

Committee

has two main jobs

Our committee was thrown straight in the deep end and planning started on day one. Luckily for us, Jo Brady kept us on the straight and narrow, ensuring the success of our ball. With input from Years 12 and 13, the chosen theme was 'Spark in the City; and sparkle it did. Saturday morning started with the Development Committee and some much needed professionals giving Addington

Christchurch's version of a tropical cyclone. Despite this,

Raceway a major facelift. The evening which followed, was one to be remembered. Every girl and most of the

the girls battled it out showing huge dedication. Special congratulations to the year 12s who put the Year 13s

boys looked and behaved impeccably, resulting in an enjoyable night to be had by all.

to shame in terms of organisation. It was a night to be remembered.

After recovering from the hectic ball preparations, we once again found ourselves with a heavy workload as

'Take the Plunge' was a chilling experience for four brave girls, plus Peg Riley, who braved icy waters for five long

encouragement from the Community Committee with

Philanthropy Week began. We filled the week with many events encouraging everyone to get involved. Highlights of the week included a Jaffa Race, Jump Rope for Heart, and the Mother /Daughter Breakfast which was a first for St Margaret's. We also raised a large amount of money

events occurring frequently throughout the year without

through our salad bar and coffee sales.

minutes to raise money for Heart Children New Zealand.

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preparations to support the Heart Foundation and for

The community spirit within St Margaret's needed little

our help. These ranged from St Margaret's joining of ride for cancer, the Year 13s charity trip to Fiji as well

Thanks must go to everybody who supported our venture, especially those who contributed a substantial

as numerous fundraising activities. This year has seen

amount of time, effort and money. We would like to

an amazing show of care and generosity by St Margaret's

specially thank the School Cafe staff for their enthusiasm,

girls, showing that however small the gesture by one

encouragement and assistance throughout

person, combining them all makes a huge impact to those

With the number of entries they had in the Jaffa Race, they were very unlucky not to come away with a prize.

the Global Schools project to Claire Ruddenklau's bike

who need it.

Rosie Morrison and Steph Gates Co Heads of Community

the week.

Also a big thank you needs to go to Chris Wyeth and Jo Brady for their continued support throughout the year.

Without Jo, none of this would have been possible. We wish next year's committee all the best and hope they gain as much as we have from the experience; it's quite a shock to the system!

Susie Stewart Head of Development

Academic Week was a success in 2009 with many girls getting involved in the more lighthearted

academic

activities that were on offer. "Brainiest House" was a highlight of the competitive line-up for the week with teams of six from each house vying for the title. Konini was the winner by taking the points for what is an interesting supplement to the usual house point's competition, the Academia at St Margaret's College has been embraced

traditional running and swimming races that normally

and celebrated with lots of enthusiasm this year with

provide the school houses with points.

events being hosted from the very beginning of 2009.

The key event of the week, though, was certainly the Quiz Tuesday 3rd March marked a wonderful day of celebration

Night, which was held in the school cafe. This was a first

in our community - our annual Silver Tie Assembly. We

time initiative organised by our school to raise funds for

warmly welcomed a large number of parents and friends

the Victorian schools affected by the Australian bushfires.

into our school who had come to share the success of our

Parents, teachers and students all joined together to

girls in achieving NCEA Level One or Level Two with

strive for the prizes that were kindly donated by local

Excellence last year. Our ceremony was made all the more

businesses. The evening was a real success, particularly

special by the presence of our guest speaker, Ms Lorelei

due to the entertaining hosting by our Quizmaster, Mr

Mason, Health Correspondent

Jason Gunn.

for TV One News and an

Old Girl of the College. She spoke of the ever increasing importance of women in society and encouraged us all

Huge thanks

to reap Lhe benefits of the opportunities offered to us at

Committee members for all your help.

school. We are sure her inspiring words have motivated

Jordan Tomkins and Ruchika Tandon

us all to pursue our passions.

Head and Deputy Head of Academic

to our dedicated

team of Academic

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The Chapel is used throughout the St Margaret's College community to promote and support the numerous committees and groups and has seen the students more fully involved in planning and contributing to our weekly chapel services. This involvement has seen the growth of student spirituality and further willingness to express faith, which is fantastic to be a part of as a senior student.

For thirteen years the school community has been instrumental in collating folders for the College Worship Sacristans Appeal 2009 "Give Us a Chance': St Margaret's girls have done it again and this year it was so great to see many young volunteers helping our fabulous Chaplain Peg Riley to complete the folders. Tutor groups in Term 4 will be putting together Operation Christmas Child boxes for children, sharing love to those in desperate need.

Term 1 saw the whole school squeeze into the chapel to welcome Bishop Victoria to the St Margaret's College community and share in the College's worship. Bishop Victoria spoke to the school in an informative yet colloquial way which allowed the girls to get to know her better. We continued through the year with the weekly chapels. One that especially touched many girls was the annual visit of Mark Inglis who keeps us in touch with Ang Chuten, our sponsored child from Nepal who is now attending school with the help of our chapel collections.

As Year 13's time at St Margrets comes to an end, we recognise the beginning of new individual journeys which will be watched over by God and thanl< Him for the opportunities that will see us broaden our horizons though never forgetting the importance St Margaret's and God had on our personal development while at school.

I would personally like to thank Peg and Mr Kau Kau for their tremendous support and endless giving of time and love which made this spiritual year so fantastic.

Harriet Bowker - Head Sacristan

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We then settled into fulfilling our roles as leaders of the

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Diverse are our footsteps, united is our destination

school with one of the first major jobs coming up sooner

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than we anticipated. At 4.30am on Valentine's Day Eve, fifty eager Year 13s congregated in black balaclavas at the gates of Christ's College, armed with vital pieces of

women's wear and many superior decorations to give our 2009 had a sizzling start with 34 °C in Brisbane where we

favourite brother school a romanticized day.

attended the Alliance of Girls' Schools Conference at St Hilda's College. Run by the Outward Bound Australia

Prefects'

Assembly

saw Nathan

King making

an

Company, we spent four days alongside 138 other girls

appearance on behalf of World Vision, and performing

from Singapore, America, Australia and fourteen New

his single "Never Too Late" to a chapel full of mesmerized

Zealanders, learning the nuts and bolts that come with

girls. This was followed by some spunky models with

the responsibility of being a leader. After arriving with

some serious messages on how to wear the St Margaret's

what seemed like more apprehension than a possum on a

uniform and other standard reminders such as keeping

highway, we left feeling much more confident about what

the school clean and the notion of respect, all shown in

was coming towards us.

an amusing twenty minutes.

From the Year 12 Leadership camp at Living Springs, we

We again presented a united team in a netball game

had already come up with our motto for the forthcoming

against Christchurch

year, which was a great starting point. Our motto was

12-11. This was met with much dismay from the opposing

Boys' High School, beating them

"Diverse are our footsteps, united is our destination''.

team as we had broken their winning streak; yet we found out the next week they had reported back to CBHS as

This was built on at Prefect camp when we decided on the

victorious winners by about 10 goals.

initiatives we wanted for the year, including the change in perception of the senior students from scary Year 13

We were also able to build on the Year 13 gift from 2008

superiors to less intimidating seniors.

with Maggie the Bear dominating many sporting fields and poolsides over the year.

The first day of school was a big one. It involved a mad mission by all of Year 13 to Waimairi Beach where we

2009 has been a year that as a Year 13 group, will remain

created a visual representation of our motto in the form

a highlight of our schooling as we begin our eager but

of a Mandala shaped as a foot. The Mandala idea came

anxious embarkation on our 'real life'.

from our conference in Brisbane. It represents a part of every Year 13 girl from what they are involved in as

Good luck to next year's staff, students, and especially

part of a committee to the contribution to their house's

Year 13, who we hope will find 2010 as enjoyable and

portion on the foot. It can now be reflected upon as it

stimulating as we have found this year.

hangs up at the front of the chapel as a reminder of our destination as a school in 2009, and as a present from the Year 13 group.

Mariah Turnbull and Georgia Cameron Head and Deputy Head Girls

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Sting in my Tail': a picture book about a scorpion which she herself wrote and had published some years ago.

With the support of Paper Plus Ferrymead and our guest Jason Gunn, we were able to sell lots of books and send two boxes of fiction and non-fiction to Starship Hospital as a donation to help cheer up their young patients.

The library has had another busy and exciting year!

In February, a group of us, namely Thornton LanauzeKing, Sabine Keenan, Eleanor Hurton and Quinn Watkins and myself, went to the AMI Stadium to take part in the Reading Crusade with some of the Canterbury Crusaders. Mrs Fraser arranged for the girls to take part in the Public Library initiative to encourage reading amongst Junior and middle school children and the girls had a great time collecting autographs and having their pictures taken with their favourite players.

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For the first time this year we have had a Middle School Library /Magazine Committee and they have worked very hard. In the first term, the team of Lisa Lamers, Anna Jarman, Kimberley Twine, Holly Faulkner, Sarah Churchward and Kimberley Tyrrell produced a fantastic newspaper/magazine called Middle Ground - it was very well received, necessitating a reprint to satisfy demand.

We had our Book Week in May and Sarah and her sister did an incredible job chalking 75 stars on a literary "walk of fame" from the school entrance to the library. Maggie Bear joined in our celebrations and the Junior girls had great fun with stickers, pens and coloured paper making bookmarks which we laminated for them. It is amazing how far glitter spreads! Mrs Simpson read the book "A

Our Book Club has been meeting weekly and having some great discussions, not always about books! It is great to share ideas with such a vibrant, well read group of girls. In these days of technological advances, it is more essential than ever that our young people do not lose sight of the fact that books and reading are still vital to their becoming life-long learners.

We have had two presentations of St Margaret's College keyrings to girls who have completed the Library Skills Programme. The knowledge they have acquired will enable them to use any library, whether public, national or university, with confidence. Congratulations to them all.

The library could not function without the hard work of our team of student librarians, most of whom are from the Junior School. Thank you very much for giving up so much of your time to issue and return our books - you are all very special. The Middle School Library/ Magazine Committee has worked incredibly hard - I shall miss you all as you move on to the Senior School next year - thank you for everything you have achieved this year. To those parents, staff and students who have donated books and magazines - many thanks (particularly to Mr and Mrs Twine for their continuing generosity). Miss Borkus thank you for all your support once again.

Mrs Diana H White Librarian

The highlight of Amnesty International

this year was

the visit from Nathan King. Even though he is usually known for his talent when it comes to singing and writing songs, he is also very passionate about World Vision and the work they do helping out the millions of families in poverty stricken countries. With World Vision he was afforded the chance to travel to India to meet some of the families whose lives were changed through money raised

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by f undraisers such as 40 Hour Famine. He came to our school community to share his experience in India, and to encourage us as students to take part in the 40 Hour

. Cameron and Tylah Fitzgerald Georgia Heads of Amnesty International

Famine this year and make a difference too. We were won over by his touching stories and also his ability to charm us all through singing one of his songs. Many girls decided to take up the challenge and we managed to raise a great deal of money for the 40 Hour Famine.

Throughout the year, there were petitions set up outside the chapel with many girls showing their support through

signing them and purchasing

the Amnesty

International badges. On the international agenda this year, we specifically included the campaign of child soldiers in Pakistan and the Cambodian Slums as part of the Demand Dignity campaign which marked the International Day against Poverty.

Unfortunately, due to a combination of the busy term plan and other things, we were unable to carry through our plans for Freedom Week, but a huge thank you to all the girls who came to the majority of the meetings and showed continual support for Amnesty International over the school year.

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2009 has shown an increase in interest in debating and Becky Ardagh, an old girl from two years ago, has been

Jess Fitzjohn, Honor Kerry and Samantha Henderson who have shared the junior debates in the Regional

brought in to consolidate the structure of St Margaret's

Canterbury Debating Competition. Nga Kete, the junior

College debating and to coach the senior teams. We also have Ms Jenni McLaughlin in charge of intermediate

competition for Canterbury debaters, is coming up in Term 4, and is a place where these girls can test their

debating, Mrs Lynette Parsons organising the Year 10

skills and all that they have learnt. Hopefully, they will

teams and Mrs Julie Ardagh in charge of Year 9 debating.

These four women have done an amazing job to promote

have as much success as St Margaret's has had in the past and bring home the cup!

debating, as well as to coach and nurture all our debaters.

This year we have a senior squad consisting of Pip Benton, Kate Tothill, Ruchika Tandon, Sarah Faulkner, Rebecca Stoop, Scarlett Aldridge, Jessie Benton, Hannah Smith and Hannah Milner. These girls have been competing in the Regional Canterbury Senior Debating Competition and Ruchika, Pip and Sarah competed in the 2009 Senior Press Cup in May. Pip, Ruchika and Hannah Smith debated at Winter Quad which was in Term 3. We also

In junior debating we also have an internal Year 9 round robin competition, which is organised by Mrs Julie Ardagh.

This allows the younger girls to gain more experience debating in a relaxed, yet competitive atmosphere before entering the Canterbury junior competition. This format also means that the intermediate and senior debaters are able to gain both coaching and adjudicating experience.

hope to take part in a new CSDC initiative this year Mini Press - an informal and fun quick-fire, two-speaker

Another successful innovation this year is the Debating Club which has been created and run by Becky Ardagh.

Any debater is welcome and skills are practised by doing

style competition.

impromptu speeches and debates.

We have two Year 11 teams competing in the regional Canterbury Secondary Schools Debating Competition at

Debaters have done a fabulous job so far this year and have learnt a lot which they have taken in and applied

the intermediate level. They consist of: Madds AshtonMartyn, Georgina Shillito, Zoe Higgins and Rosie Cann

to their later debates. Their coaches have all worked

in St Margaret's College Intermediate Team 1 and Alyx

certainly been tough debates and we all really appreciate

Fretter, Sophie Hendren and Jess Wedlake in St Margaret's

their tips and expertise.

extremely hard in preparing the girls for what have

College Intermediate Team 2. They are all very promising and capable debaters. In Term 3 they have their major competition of the year which is Junior Press.

This year, we also have a combined Year 10 squad of six girls: Katherine Pearse, Lisa Lamers, Caroline Turnbull,

Kate Tothill

Tuesday 19 May, 7.00pm in the Chapel.

Date, time

Mariah Turnbull, in her role as Master of Ceremonies,

and place for the Grand Final of our prestigious speech

guided us gently through the evening with her own brand

competition. We perpetuate a long-held tradition in our

of encouraging enthusiasm.

school every year when we gather to hear the finalists in the three categories in this contest and the 2009

Mrs Gay Longbottom, our judge, was impressed by the

celebration was another triumph in upholding the power

great range of approaches taken by our speakers, their

of the spoken word.

poise and confidence in delivery and their abilities to project their voices in a "difficult" speaking space. Her

A large, appreciative and responsive audience was caught

individual feedback for each finalist richly commends

up in the persuasive,

and recommends.

atmosphere

entertaining

and enlightening

created by our fourteen speakers.

Faith

her skill and charmed us

I have been responsible for this speech competition over

with her winning speech in the Junior School section of

the past twenty-one years. Every year I am delighted by

the competition entitled "A Perfect World''.

the quality of the girls' speeches. Every year I am inspired

Gunn, Year 6, demonstrated

by the conscientious, careful and thorough work done Then the four Toomey Trophy contestants (Years 7-9)

by Years 5-13 English teachers. Every year I am amazed

were impressive with their careful preparations

by the willingness of everyone involved in making this

delightful deliveries.

and

Strong views, healthy arguments

and dynamic presentations

characterized

the Gosset Cup contenders.

Similarly engaging speeches

enterprise the empowering event that it is.

the work of

came from our senior students where serious issues were

My sincere thanks to everyone who contributed to our 2009 speech celebration.

dealt with passionately, maturely and often with a great deal of humour.

In fact, humour prevailed throughout

Congratulations to our 2009 winners:

the evening with many speakers proving their abilities to use satire and irony with sweet success!

Faith Gunn

Year6

Junior School

Lucy Tothill

Year9

Toomey Trophy

The Chamber Choir and the Barbershop girls, under Miss

Olivia Rogers

Year 10

Gosset Cup

Kerr's baton, again provided two welcome and engaging

Rebecca Stoop

Year 12

Myers' Cup

interludes in the busy speaking programme.

Mrs Lyn Kennedy

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The time had come. A quick explanation about taking his

Kafuko is upgrading his qualifications by studying PE

prized new laptop out of its bag for inspection by airport

and Maths education through the University of Lusaka

security and Kafuko disappeared up the stairs on his way

so he was very excited to spend time in our dynamic PE

back to his loving family and Mwiimbi School.

department

and also observe numeracy being taught

in Year 8. Many students were privileged to have Mr Around 5000 children are already receiving the benefits

Kafuko visit their classes. He participated in classes in

of the Global Schools programme in Mumbwa, Zambia.

the Languages department and enthusiastically attended

Designed and initiated by ChildFund New Zealand, this

the annual Chinese lunch enjoyed by the Year 6 and Year

programme has now enabled twenty-four teachers in

8 classes. Kafuko also spoke to health classes about HIV/

seven schools in Mumbwa to be trained in up to date

AIDS in Zambia and answered many questions.

teaching strategies and receive vitally needed resources.

Due to the huge swell in class sizes in recent years, it is

During the week the Arts Assembly showcased the

increasingly difficult for teachers to effectively teach such

talents of many of our students. Music and dance is very

classes. They receive training in child-centred,

child-

much a part of Zambian life. The sheer joy of performing

friendly strategies to ease the burden on the teacher and

is common ground for students of both cultures, the

this has resulted in the improved quality of learning for

assembly was a highlight for Kafuko.

the students.

The Years 7 and 8 classes know a lot about Zambia and During the July holidays I had traveled to Mumbwa,

the struggles faced by its people. As a result of their new

Zambia with seven other New Zealand teachers. We

learnings and understandings, the students had decided

worked alongside Zambian teachers in four different

on ways to respond and many had worked in groups to

schools. By the end of our visit we were in awe of our

produce teaching and classroom resources such as maths

Zambian colleagues. In our farewells we tried to convey

resources, storybooks and wall charts.

our respect for the work they do and honour their belief in the idea of education as a way to initiate change for

Mr Kafuko's visit was a privilege for the St Margaret's

Zambia. The people understand

community. It gave us the opportunity

that the needs are so

to meet an

great that there is not an expectation to see major change

exceptional human being who had much to teach us about

in their life- time. Their motivation is to secure a future

making our way in the world with dignity and integrity.

for generations to come.

During his time with us Kafuko enjoyed the hospitality of Peg Riley and Luba Roth. They did a fine job of making

Bureaucracy delayed the Zambian teacher's return visit

him feel welcome and providing a sanctuary at the end of

until the last two weeks of Term 2. Kafuko flew into

some very busy days.

Auckland with three teaching colleagues and the regional director of Childfund Mumbwa. After time spent in

On our drive to catch his flight Kafuko said to me 'I

Auckland and in Greymouth,

he caught the Alpine

never thought I would see girls like this: The students

Express across the Southern Alps and into Christchurch.

of St Margaret's College had shown him possibilities

St Margaret's College was ready for him.

for education in Zambia, particularly of girls and young woman, that he could not have imagined.

Ms Deb Lean

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The Duke of Edinburgh's competitive, voluntary

Hillary Award is a

programme

for young people

aged 14-25 years. This year the Award changed its name

At Bronze level training and expeditions involve weekends

from The Young New Zealanders'

Challenge of the

away staying in huts and tramping. The photos were

Duke of Edinburgh's Award to the Duke of Edinburgh's

taken of students tramping with the Joshua Foundation

Hillary Award. In 2009 there were approximately 150

this year. The expeditions may also be completed on

students involved in the Award at St Margaret's College

horseback or cycle.

at the Bronze, Silver and Gold levels. This Award can be achieved by anyone willing to challenge themselves

Congratulations to all the girls who achieved their Award

to work through the different sections at their own

this year, and good luck to everyone involved in 2010!

pace. Guidance is always available, but the value of this internationally recognised Award is that the holder is

Joanne Ditfort

self-motivated and accomplishes their goal.

Duke of Edinburgh's Hillary Award Coordinator

These are the four sections that must be completed at each level:

This is regular service in any area of the community (eg childcare, helping at events) or at school (eg committee, peer tutoring, helping with teams).

Sllll This can be any non-physical

hobby, skill or interest

(eg reading, art, music). Guidance and presentation

about the level

is available from the coordinator or

website.

This can be any form of exercise (eg swimming, walking, team sport, dance) that is done on a regular basis.

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rubbish at St Margaret's College. To start our unit we gathered some data and found that a large amount of the rubbish in our bins could be recycled. We wanted to find out more about what could be done to achieve this, so we went for a visit to the Refuse Station in Bromley to learn about the 5 R's - Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Recover and

Caring for our world - we can make a difference.

We looked at this from a community and a school wide perspective.

Residual Management.

We returned from that trip full of knowledge and decided to create an informative brochure that we could share to educate others, as we had learnt that the best way to stop tonnes and tonnes of rubbish ending up in the landfill was to REDUCE the amount of rubbish that we are creating.

Firstly, we were inspired by an article that Loveday We asked the Junior School to take part in a 'Litterless Mossman-Catchpole brought in and shared with us. It Lunches' challenge. Everyone was to try to eliminate was about a fundraiser called 'The Big Night In' for a rubbish from their lunches. This was a huge success charity called I<idscan. This organisation provides shoes, and lots of girls now use plastic reusable containers raincoats and food for NZ school children that are less instead of cling wrap. On our journey we discovered fortunate than others. We wanted to 'Make a difference' that the polystyrene potties that our noodles come in and planned the following fundraising activities: a are recycling nightmares as they never breakdown in the pyjama party mufti day, a sausage sizzle and a bake sale. landfill so we decided to write to the manufacturers of We ended with a special Eucharist service to celebrate these products and ask them to provide packaging that is our efforts. environmentally friendly.

Our next venture was to 'Make a difference' here at our school. We did an inquiry learning study about reducing

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In the second term, Years 3 and 4 went to Ferrymead to

were very glad that the teachers here in the Junior School

study how our great, great grandparents lived. The girls

were not like Miss Black.

were able to dress up in clothes of that time. They all enjoyed having Miss Black as their teacher even though

The girls continued their by cleaning a house with Mrs

she was very, very strict.

We discovered that if your

Gray. The girls grew tired of scrubbing tables, putting

preferred writing hand was your left hand, it was tied up

washing through a mangle and ironing with heavy irons.

and you were made to write with your right. Nishtha,

They were glad to sit down and eat their lunch. They

Isabella and Jess saw nothing to smile at as Miss Black hit

summed up this part of their day by saying "it must have

her cane against the desktop. Writing with the ink pens

been very hard for Mrs Gray, especially in the winter

was slow and laborious. Miss Black was cross with them

doing the same jobs over and over again': They were

for talking out loud. She got out her leather strap to show

shocked to hear that she had to walk half a kilometre

the girls.

every morning, sometimes in the dark, to get water from the town pump.

If children got a spelling word or a math problem wrong, they got the strap. It was thought that if you got punished

The girls left Ferrymead with a better understanding of

for getting something wrong you would remember it next

how things were once done and a new perspective on

time. The children learnt a lot of their subjects by reciting

generations of old.

it after the teacher, usually every day. She got the girls to write out their two times table on the slates. The girls

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1. We cared for our land by continuing to plant our garden with strawberries and salad vegetables. ~ ~

The 2009 focus for Year 5 has been "how can we help our world?"

2. We made a difference in the wider school by collecting

We were inspired by the Deans family of the 1850s. John

rubbish on our daily cross-country runs and we recycled

Deans and his brother William built the first house on the

what we found.

Canterbury Plains in 1840. Ten years later, Jane arrived to join her husband John but tragedy struck and John

3. We made inquiry learning projects about the drastic

died leaving Jane with a small baby. We learnt that Jane

effect of plastic and presented a recycling expo to the

decided to stay in Christchurch.

Year 7 girls.

Jane was a very caring woman because she made sure that the trees on her land at Riccarton Bush were protected so we spent the year trying to be like Jane and help the world around us at St Margaret's College.

In order to make a difference, we needed to gain knowledge so we visited an organic nursery, went on the 'Avon Adventure' and learnt about early Christchurch by following the Avon River into the city and studying the monuments along the way.

We also visited the Eco depot and learnt in science all about carbon footprints and sustainability.

Our practical work then took us in five directions.

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4.

We reduced our carbon footprint because our

classmate, Jennifer Beddard planted a Kowhai tree in the school's native garden.

5. In our work this year we were disappointed to see that the school's wooden rubbish bins were not for collecting waste that could be recycled, so the Years 5 and 6 girls wrote to the Trust Board to express their concerns.

We hope that in 2010, the College's centenary year, we can be an eco friendly recycling school too.

Paulette Double

If the Earth were an apple

"If the Earth were an apple ....... :•how much of it is needed to sustain life on this planet? That was the question posed to the Year 6 class this year as part of the Junior School

The Year 5 and Year 6 classes went to the Materials Recovery Plant, the Super Shed, the Composting Plant, Eco Depot and the old Burwood Landfill. I am using all plastic drink bottles over and over again.

- Maria vanKuijk

integrated study "Caring For Our World:' If an apple was sliced, only the skin of 40% of a quarter is left as living

I think sustainability looks like a happy, green, eco-earth with plenty of trees and plants to suck up the carbon

space for all humans and other land animals.

dioxide. I haven't used cling film for an entire term.

- Sophie Bucknell Here are some thoughts from the Year 6 girls as they begin a life long journey towards creating a sustainable

The web of life is fascinating because all living creatures

environment.

are connected to each other and if we destroy one thing

In Science we learnt about "Sustainability" and "Ecological Footprints:' Miss Scott put us into pairs and we cut up an apple. She showed us how much land there is and how we pollute it. - Sophie Tunstall

The Junior School has a compost bin that we put all our organics in. The world would have clean air and global warming would no longer be a threat if everyone were sustainable. - Roisin Yates

it will affect many others. At home I am recycling my rubbish and composting my food scraps. - Aryn Azlan

We had to make re-cycled projects for school homework.

I made a fish out of bottle tops. People made all kinds of different things like cats, pigs, monsters and robots. To help sustain our environment I am using containers, not plastic wrap. - Faith Gunn.

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.ialitfi During the 2008 and 2009 season of Touch, a small number of Year 6 students were asked to play for the St Margaret's

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This year our Junior School girls were spread between three divisions - Junior, Intermediate and Super 8.

Year 7 team. Faith Gunn, Brooke McCaw-Hurrell, Aimee Williamson and Alisha Duncan competed strongly with their older counterparts in a fierce competition played at St Andrew's College on Friday afternoons.

This team is made up of some very enthusiastic girls from Years 3, 4 and 5. For some of these girls it was the first year they had played a team sport and there has been a lot to learn. I was always very impressed with the girls and

This year fourteen girls from the Junior School competed in the SBS Mara' Fun held on Queen's Birthday weekend.

This year's event was held in bitterly cold conditions with sleet and a biting wind added to the mix. A dedicated and committed group of parents were there to run with their daughters, who once again, stood out in the crowd with their candy striped T- shirts. This is an annual sporting

their attitude towards themselves and the opposition, as it was always positive and encouraging. We finished the season 5th overall. Congratulations girls. They had three fantastic Year 11 girls coaching them: Meg O'Connell, Annabelle Wright and Lizzie Redwood who came out in rain, hail or shine. Kulwant, Nishtha Denya's father, helped coach and referee on Saturday mornings.

We

thank them for all their expertise.

highlight for the runners, and parents in the Junior School.

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The Intermediate 8 hockey team this year included a wide variety of ages from Year 4 to Year 8 girls. The girls have

What talented runners we have in our Junior School.

Those who compete to a high level in this event often go on to run in the SBS Mara' Fun. This year's Cross Country was held in balmy, Autumn conditions at Hagley Park.

jelled well as a team and have had some very close games.

I would like to especially acknowledge our two superb player coaches, Georgia Cameron and Ruby Hauschild,

The Senior School Sports Council are on hand to help organize this event and often run or bike with the girls to support them. Charlotte McGill, Year 5, and Bella

of supporters, including some fabulous grandparents.

Just as the season neared its end I could definitely see an improvement, so I hope that the girls continue with their

Storer, Year 6, went on to represent St Margaret's at the

hockey next year.

for their dedication during the year and to our great band

Canterbury Cross Country race.

i(ietfilQO This would have to be the most popular event on the

Year 5, Brooke McCaw-Hurrell, Year 6 and Bella Storer,

Junior School sports calendar. This year a new section was

Year 6. Again conditions were perfect for racing; not too

added, the Iron Girl event. The Iron Girl was significantly longer than the age grade races and was an open event.

Competition was fierce, with the winner, Faith Gunn,

hot and very little wind. All girls are acknowledged in this

Year 6, coming in first just ahead of Charlotte McGill,

assisted at the pool, bike and running stages.

event as they receive a medal (albeit a cardboard one), a chocolate bar and juice. Secondary Sports Council girls

Some of our Junior School girls made it into a Super 8

Thanks to the coaches - Sophie Cocks and Annabel

team. They were coached by Toni Taylor and Jason Gunn

Tayles.

and we thank them for their time and expertise.

The Brown team started the season with a mixture of girls

The Green team also joined with Selwyn House and

from St Margaret's and Selwyn House, girls from Years

had girls from Years 6 to 8. They started off a little

6 to 8 and a range of experience. They have developed

rough but with weekly practices under the guidance of

both as a team, and individually and there has been a

their wonderful coaches Jason, Alex and Sophie, they

marked improvement in everyone's skills. The Brown

improved immensely and finished a close 4th for the

team finished the season by beating some teams that they

season. They would also like to thank Rosie Studholme

had previously lost to and ended up 3rd in their section.

and Gen Macilquham for refereeing.

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a practical environment. The learning that takes place in these lessons is beneficial to all the girls and also serves to strengthen the bond and relationships between older and younger students.

The programme was incredibly successful this year and

The Lotto Swimsafe programme began in February and involved the Year 12 Physical Education class coaching the Junior School students for eight swimming lessons over four weeks.

although we had to battle against the weather at times, the excitement and enjoyment was alwaysvisible on the girl's faces. The time and effort that the senior students put in to the planning and teaching of lessons was a credit to them. As a result, the junior students not only improved

The leadership programme is designed not only to improve the younger girls' swimming abilities but also to help the senior students improve their coaching skills in

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their swimming skills, but also thoroughly enjoyed the time spent interacting with their senior leaders and peers.

7LN were privileged to host Mr Kafuko Michela from Mwiimbi School Mumbwa Zambia for the last week of Term 3. His visit was part of the Child Fund Global

'I felt happy when Mr Kafuko said he had a really great time and was happy!'

Schools programme that St Margaret's College has been supporting throughout the year.

'I was scared of the eels but was happy to see Mr Kafuko was interested in them.'

During Terms 2 and 3, students in the Years 7 and 8 classes worked on a unit of inquiry into Zambia and the

'I liked looking at the kiwis, last time they were sleeping.'

issues facing the country. As an outcome of their research

'The Big Day Out was really fun because we went to lots

7LN chose to plan "'The Big Day Out': The aim of the day

of different places.'

was to teach Mr Kafuko a little bit about New Zealand and show him some of what's special to Christchurch. He had told us that while he was in New Zealand he wanted to see a kiwi and a penguin.

7LN organized the class and Mr Kafuko to go to Willowbank to see native wildlife, (especially a kiwi),

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It was fun to see what Mr Kafuko thought and his expressions.'

the Antarctic Centre so he could experience snow in the snowroom and meet a penguin, and the Botanic Gardens

'I loved seeing the look on Mr Kafuko's face when he saw

to experience Spring in Christchurch. successful 'Big Day Ouf

It was a very

a kiwi and snow. He looked like it was a life-changing event for him. '

Here are some of our thoughts and feelings about the

'I loved the Hagglund ride because there were mixed

day.

emotions of happiness, scaredness, fun and lots more!' -

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,aar1 ,aMIIOD All in one day we had met our teacher, labeled our books and even started making friends....... Couldn't wait till tomorrow!

Tree climbing in Hanmer, safety checks, helmet harness Good to go, don't look down!

The end is looming, towering tall as we tamed The Beast, obstacles and all.

Adrenalin took over as we advanced towards the top.

Trickles of water hit our faces with so much force we thought we were going to fly off the almighty jet boat.

Wire on our archery bows vibrated once the arrow had cut through the air. Strings of balloons around the target, pop!

House Day - how wicked!

Passion, determination, enthusiasm, support = play, Teamwork and outstanding House spirit.

Tree planting on Bowenvale Valley was so cool.

Clambering up the trail then at the summit looking out over.

Gasping at all the holes we had to fill!!!

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Cantamath - noisy, chaotic and wild Frantic runners, cheering crowds, then silence.

Our loving grandparents love us every day.

Enthusiastically doing their biographies, we are well on the way.

Excited, everyone was jumping up and down and could not wait to open our letter replies from Zambia.

Thank goodness for Mr Kafuko helping us pronounce those names.

"Go, go, go Joseph:' Lights, camera, action! Amazing costumes, the beautiful coat.

A wonderful, colourful, everlasting experience for us all.

Cheerleading is our new joy in life! We are now known as Boredom Busters, cheering, practising stunts, getting flexible. We take all opportunities to the extreme.

Together we work and play, finding strength.

The spirit of SMC blazing like fire, united we stand in FR stardom.

One big, happy family, that's us.

A new teacher, a new mix of students, a recipe for..... fun,

Zambian Inquiry.

Our class was involved in a Global

excitement, new experiences, learning and challenges.

Schools Programme with Zambia. Throughout the term we studied Zambia and issues related to poverty. This

Highlights ...

motivated us to make things to give to the Zambian

Hanmer Springs Camp. A very challenging, yet rewarding,

teachers and children. Meeting Mr Kafuko at the end of

three nights. We took part in a range of activities such

Term 3 was awesome.

as mountain

biking, tree climbing, jet boating and

orienteering, to name a few.

Queen Margaret College Exchange. Many of the Year 8 girls flew to Wellington to take part in an annual sporting

ICT.

Computers, digital cameras and our interactive

whiteboard.

Interactive whiteboards

are now placed

inside almost every classroom at St Margaret's College.

exchange with QMC St Margaret's played skillfully, as did QMC and St Oran's; however, St Margaret's came out on top, first equal with St Oran's.

It has been exciting to experience new techniques and strategies for learning with these tools.

Joseph and The Amazing Technicolour

Dreamcoat.

Masses of hard work, skills and expertise went into Science Fair. Our Term 3 challenge was to present

this show. Hours were spent rehearsing and practising

an interesting and "never been done before" science

for what was a magical show. The season of Joseph was

experiment. This involved lots of research and series of

enjoyed by hundreds, from the extended St Margaret's

lests associated with your experiment/study.

family to the local schools and residents from aged

Some of

us were lucky enough to get through to the semi-finals, representing

Year 8s from around Christchurch

afterwards all Canterbury.

care facilities.

and Bianca Iggo and 8LE

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Julia's so funny with her humour and wit, Natalie's the same, they could never be split.

A unique and special class we are, Full of talent and skill.

So here is a poem describing us all, Please read it, if you will •••

Kimba's amazing at music altogether, Beatrice will be great at skiing forever.

Holly's a leader, and can eliminate disorder, Breanna is new here, she is a boarder.

Thornton has a gift for poems and writing, Aine likes nature and birds, how exciting!

Jess loves reading, and dogs in addition, Gaby aims to be a great musician.

Anna is great at cricket and sport, Hannah is at her prime on the netball court.

Ellie does dance and is friends with Jess, Atiya plays piano, with great finesse.

Sophie is fantastic at stories and speeches, Bella's great at sport, and surf-life saving on beaches.

Emma is a shooter, and is very accurate, Maria is funny, kind and compassionate.

Phoebe is a great all rounder, Alex likes fishing for snapper and flounder.

Claudia has a passion for fashion and style,

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Morgan plays rugby and enjoys it very much, She also plays another game, similar, that's Touch.

Annabel has a warm and welcoming smile.

We all have our fortes and that's no myth, But we couldn't have done it without Mrs Smith.

Prue's good at riding and tennis as well, Jenny and her dancing, she could really excel.

Gabriella Donaldson SSM

'Gazing through the beastly towering branches gleaming angrily, evil and mean, I determinedly

fought and

struggled my way to the top in the tree climbing:

Emma Alderton 'We were running so fast, Sophie, Lily, Grace and me.

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Orienteering. Thinking was crucial, we had to think about

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Orienteering was fantas •~· was great to walk around m the forest and get lost. [l [l Iris Keizer

lots of things at one time. My group quickly agreed on a route to follow which was a relief. We had to make sure we were going the right way so we didn't get lost. We had to check we were sticking to the route we'd chosen. It was

r!Jr!J easy to go past a marker. We did that a few times before

we realised and had to walk back. By the end we were all 'Mission Impossible was one of the best activities. My

so tired and sweaty that it was hard to keep going and we

favourite part was the 'Electric Fence: using only a hollow

all had to encourage each other. We ran all the way to the

pole and string which was far harder than it looked:

finish with smiles on our faces becau e we knew we had

Lily McCormick

worked to the best of our ability.'

'In the concert, eight groups showed off their amazing

The goal for our group was to get more than 315 points

hilarious acting talents in shows which their group

and we got 320 points. We were happy with that.

had put together:

Ivana Morton

Grace McCarthy - Raw

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The vibration of the jet boat engine formed little waves below the bright green boat. Whispers from behind me

The morning we left was cold and damp, but nothing

were slowly becoming louder and louder. Kate Butt made

trip. We would be away in the Hanmer Springs Forest Camp for three nights and no parents would be there!

some panicky noises, but at the same time she smiled.

After waiting for five anxious minutes we started to

could dampen our excitement about the upcoming camp

Our first stop was just before Amberley, at the outdoor

glide along the clear blue river. Screams slipped out of

obstacle course, The Beast. We were split into groups

everyone's lips, except for our wild driver.

and taken around the course to do relays, balancing and climbing activities.

We fly straight past all the multi-coloured

rocks.

Everyone's hands immediately tighten to hold onto the cold silver bar. Our driver, Brendon, twirls his index

The camp was spacious with a forest and an adventure playground. Everyone settled into their cabins nicely,

finger in a circle. Kate suddenly yells at me not to hold

to the tired teachers' delight. We had a delicious dinner,

on to the handle bar. I release my hands and fling them into the cold air. We speed up a bit and then WOOSH,

some diary writing and then straight to bed, ready for a busy day tomorrow. Over the course of the next three

the boat spins. My eyes aren't able to focus because of

days all the girls participated in the following activities: jet boating, tree climbing, orienteering, mountain biking,

my dizziness.

mission impossible, a trip to the cemetery and a lot of

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Kate and I are still chuckling when Brendon presses his hand back on the accelerator. We zoom off down the

swimming in the thermal pools! I enjoyed camp more than I had expected and I would like say thanks to all the

river, hoping for another exihilarating spin.

parents who came and helped.

Elise le Compte

Thornton Lanauze-King

During Week 4 of Term 1, all the Year 9 students were

no match for blood-thirsty insects. The mud run was a

privileged to have the opportunity to engage in a special

favourite again and we always watched with wonderment

programme.

It is unfortunate that we have to split the

and awe at the number of white T-shirts that were worn

year group and whilst half went to camp the rest were

in the mud. The flying kiwi was another popular activity

involved in the Enlighten Programme and peer support

for students and staff alike. Even when the sun went

back at school.

down we were still enjoying each other's company. The blindfolded nightline activity had us wandering around

On Day 1, various activities were completed enabling

the bush in the dark following a rope. Our keen sense of

the girls to interact and form new friendships across the

hearing and close work with the people either side of us

houses. Group chants, school culture, banner painting,

was a comforting feeling when we couldn't see a thing.

the taking of group photos and peer support activities

Peg's was the last voice we heard at the end of the day

were all challenges enjoyed. Staff and Year 13 leaders

as her bedtime stories about the adventures of Pooh

all added expertise and fun to this day. This has been a

and Christopher Robin helped calm us down, unless, of

wonderful way in which the senior leaders and newer

course, we were caught talking or flashing our torches

members of our school engaged with each other and

around after lights out. Often the day also started with

learnt more of the culture of St Margaret's College.

the sound of Peg singing to rouse us from our slumber and prepare us for the day ahead.

This year, Day 2 involved several sessions led by Ms Dannielle Miller, Director of the Enlighten Programme.

One

of the

encouragement

main

messages

developed

was

the

of positive self-talk, celebrating all the

things we appreciate about ourselves and challenging us to rethink negative thoughts and destructive behaviours.

We also examined the way we respond to each other and challenged some of our individual thought processes.

The girls wore pink wrist bands for three weeks following this - the recommended time frame it takes to develop a new habit.

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wow _ we were lJ lJ . Thehufooed thank ••• you to Paula spoilt. A g I Ktchen who Moore in the schoo I . d the menus and food, orgamze chef who and also to Amanda our_ to camp and provided us . • meals came with absolutely dehc1ous ~

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The other part of the week was making the trip to camp which meant traveling to the Boyle River Outdoor Education Centre. The Lewis Pass can produce a micro-

This year we welcomed on board, Ms Angela White who

climate and this year we had a mixed bag of good and

helped run the camps with the support of Peg Riley and

bad weather. The changeable weather patterns had some

Linda Chong. This team ran a slick operation and made

influence on a few activities but they taught us how to

the camp an extremely enjoyable experience.

be prepared for all conditions in the outdoors. provided the opportunity

Camp

for many students to make

Thanks also to all the St Margaret's College staff who

new friendships and have some first time experiences.

supported the girls on camp.

The sand flies were at their biting-best and they feasted

gave up your time and energy, and left your families to be

on many juicy ankles as the low cut ankle socks were

with us at camp for a few days.

We appreciate that you

Year 10 camp gave us a chance to mix with our peers and

was not until Friday morning that we managed to get to

choose an activity that we wanted to do for the week.

the ski field for a quick couple of hours.

Disappointingly at Porter Heights the weather played a huge part in our camp. On arrival (Tuesday) the wind was

Ms Chong, Mrs Taylor and Miss Stewart kept us

blowing and the field was closed. The next day the wind

entertained

had not abated and ice was also a problem as the access

cup stacking, Princess Porter Heights, charades and

road could not be cleared. Snow came on the Wednesday

Pictionary.

night and we all got very excited. In fact the wind had

a camp concert.

dropped, the sun was out but, ... the ski patrol had to

the slopes and many of us are eager to master control

complete their avalanche patrol before they opened. It

on the snow .

with walks, snow sculpture competitions, The last night we showed our creativity in We still have unfinished business on

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On the first day of Term 3 at 8.00am, fifty two Year 10

to persist when things weren't going right. We had to

girls set off for Mt Cheeseman

ski field. We traveled

manage our time by creating a balance between skiing

in three buses for about three hours before reaching

and snowboarding, spending quality time with friends

our destination. We stayed on the ski field in the Mt

and helping around the lodge. After each meal and at the

Cheeseman lodge for three nights, where we were given

end of each day, a group of students were assigned a role

the opportunity to prove our maturity.

in cleaning and tidying different areas.

Each day there were beginner, intermediate and advanced

The freedom the Year 10 Mt Cheeseman Camp offered

lessons and it was left as our responsibility to be punctual.

developed our skills in the snow, increased our levels of

After our lessons, we were able to choose where on the

maturity and allowed us to make future friendships and

mountain we skied and snowboarded

improve past ones.

and who with,

which helped us to build trust in others. Advanced skiers were always there to help others by encouraging them

Year 10 Cheeseman students

On a beautiful sunny day, first day back of Term 3,

searching for and rescuing teachers lost in the bush and,

twenty-two girls and three staff, Ms Archer, Mrs Tiffen

the highlight for many, sea kayaking on the sparkling

and Mrs Isles, set off to the YMCA Wainui camp on

waters of Akaroa Harbour. On Friday, our last day, the

Banks Peninsula.

We moved

camp

rain came and we had some very wet campers following

accommodation;

four-bed

rooms with an

our flights on the Kiwi. That didn't, however, dampen our

ensuite, a huge lounge room with a big log burner and

spirits. After four great days of fun, friendship, fantastic

magnificent views of hills and bays as well as a spacious

food and, for most, doing things they never thought they

dining room where delicious meals were served.

could or would, we returned home to face the new term

into luxurious

carpeted

full of enthusiasm.

For three days we were blessed with fantastic weather which enabled us to fully engage in and enjoy our activities: high ropes challenges, abseiling from very tall poplars,

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Early starts are what you expect on a weekday, but not

The St Margaret's hockey team had a clean sweep winning

that early - 5.15am! Arriving at the airport to the sound

11-0 against St Oran's, and 14-0 over QMC. The SMC

of fourty Years 7 & 8 girls awaiting the flight, to our windy

Basketball team won 36-4 over QMC, and against St Oran's

destination Wellington, was awakening. We would later

a close match was provided but we pulled through 28-24

arrive at Queen Margaret College (QMC). We started

to make history. The B netball team did extremely well

our tour of Wellington, with a trip to the Museum of

winning their first game 34-6 over QMC but lost a very

City and Sea, finding out aout Wellington Harbour and

close encounter against St Oran's losing just 24-23. The A

local heroes. Then we made our way to Te Papa where

team had a similar outcome winning against QMC, but

we split up and had some fun, learning about the world

losing against St Oran's. These great results led to us and

and New Zealand. We later traveled to the Wellington

St Oran's coming equal 1st in the three-way tournament.

Zoo where we encountered some amazing animals. After that experience we all bused to Queen Margaret College to nervously meet our billets and part with our friends.

After staying with our billets that night, we arrived back at school early, to depart yet again and play our chosen sport at the Walter Nash Stadium or the Lower Hutt Turf.

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This tournament was great success and learning expenence for us all. Thank you to o~ "th and coaches Mrs Smith, Mrs e1 Michelle Davis [l [l Phoebe Steele and Isabella Forbes

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Mendonca,

The Kids' Lit Quiz is an annual international literature competition that aims to motivate children and young people to read for pleasure and develop the habit of

Millicent Ferguson-Wilson

and Annabel

Hurton who performed creditably. Christchurch South Intermediate won the competition by a very small margin.

Special thanks to our wider school community for their willing assistance which made it possible for us to host this special event.

sustained reading. It offers them irresistible reading challenges and enormous

fun, with a competitive

'The Kids' Lit Quiz was an amazing experience for me.

element and great team building opportunities. Teams of four students work together to answer wide ranging

question that we knew. Although on the day we didn't

It made all the hard work worthwhile when we got a

literary questions.

achieve what we wanted to, we went home feeling very proud at what we had achieved, especially since we won

Friday 8th May saw our College Chapel abuzz with the excitement of 57 teams of avid Years 7 and 8 readers, eager

some spot prizes:

Gabriella Donaldson

to be chosen to represent our province at the Nationals.

'I really enjoyed the way our team worked together and we Wayne Mills, Quizmaster and Senior Lecturer in Education from the University of Auckland, made the competition fun and challenged participants with quite difficult questions. We were also entertained by local actor/story teller, Mark Hadlow, who encouraged the

did quite well. I especially liked the five dollar questions because they tested your brain against everything you had read. It's definitely worth participating again next year:

Lily McCormick

students with their reading endeavours ..

Congratulations to our team of Sophie O'Brien, Gabriella Donaldson, Hanseul Nam and Aine Yates, who were placed 7th overall, as well as Lily McCormick, Olivia

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'Participating was a wonderful opportunity to learn more about many different aspects of children's literature from all around the world:

HanseulNam

Evacuation

Alexandra and I to giggle as she shook out her fur,

By Catherine Gilchrist

drenching us, waiting for another stone to be cast. Inside, my mum was being served coffee by one of our maids,

A little boy about five years old, laughed and pointed at

Baria, and frowning over that day's newspaper.

a helicopter flying through the blue sky, high above the play ground in which he played. I watched him from

The sound of another helicopter approaching caught my

my seat on the swings, thinking back to when I, myself,

attention. Something wasn't right. It sounded close, too

was five years old. But to me at that age, the sound of a

close. Alexandra grasped my hand as I looked up, into

spinning helicopter blade did not bring excitement and

the face of an Indonesian soldier, his finger resting on

joy, but rather carried a hint of malice and terror as it

the trigger of the machine gun that was trained on us.

sliced through the air.

"Catherine, Alexandra. Get inside now!" My mother's voice was tinged with panic as I grabbed Emily's collar

Helicopters flew through the smoke stained sky, the sound

with one hand, my other hand still in Alexandra's tight

of their spinning blades slicing the polluted air barely

grip, and fled indoors. "Girls, you can't play in the

registered in my five year old mind, as it was nothing

backyard anymore:'

abnormal. They had been flying overhead for weeks now, starting just before my school had closed; the bomb threats had become too real to keep the students at school.

The noise of the blades and distant gunfire and screams, mixed together in haphazard and dangerous harmony, a

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But Mummy, you said it was safe.

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funeral song for so many who lived in Jakarta.

"Not anymore:' Inside the tall dark walls of my backyard, edged with broken glass and razor wire, my sister and I played in our

The sky had turned from a smokey blue, drenched with

oasis, oblivious to the terror that each day came closer

the acrid stench of burning buildings, to an orange

to our door. We sat on the shaded grass beside the pool,

radiating from the dying sun, slinking below the horizon

away from the coconut tree because our mother had told

as if to shield itself from the devastation below in the

us to stay away from it when the coconuts were in season

smoldering ashes of the city of Jakarta. I rushed around

because they would drop to the ground with startling

my room, glancing out of my window that offered me a

loud crashes. Our dog, Emily, leaped into the pool after

view of the slum compound next door and saw that the

stones we threw in, sending waves rippling and causing

fires were coming closer. Ibu Yamah, our second maid,

was helping me pack, carefully folding my clothes into

silenced the distant gunfire and screams and they seemed

a small red suitcase while I chose which beanie babies

louder than ever in the stillness of the night air. Eventually,

and plastic horses I couldn't bear to part with. I could hear my mother on the phone downstairs, her voice

my weariness dragged me down into a dark sleep, restless and chaotic, filled with terror and unrelenting fear.

sounding irritated and frustrated. "What do you mean we might not be able to get out? Just because we aren't Americans?" Her words drifted up the stairs. Soon she hung up the phone and called Alexandra and me into her room. "Where are going, Mummy?" Alexandra asked.

"To Perth, Australia" was the reply.

By ten o'clock the next morning, three other families had risked the journey to our house and were gathered inside the safety of the tall walls, waiting to accompany us to the airport in hopes of escaping the violence that stained the dirty streets. Tears were shed as we bid farewell to our staff and pets and our luggage was tore dint he cars. The

"But why hasn't Daddy packed a suitcase?"

gates opened and the convoy of four cars left the safety, ready to be swept away by the rioters. All the women sat

My curiousity arose when I saw only my mother's suitcase on the bed.

in the cars, sipping gin and tonics, while the men drank

"Because .... :' her voice faltered a little, "because the company needs Daddy to stay behind to do his work, and

whiskey sours, laughing and trying to enjoy what may be their last time together. But as we exited our relatively untouched block, we saw the true devastation of the riots.

For what was normally a busy crowded city of seventeen

there might not be enough seats on the plane''.

million people, the streets were eerily empty. One young

"When will he come to Perth then? You said we might not be coming back:'

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'Tm not sure, I really don't know:' My mum said, her voice hardly more than a whisper.

boy ran after our car, yelling, pleading us to save him, to take him away from all the death. Our driver stepped on the accelerator as a gunshot sounded. The young boy could no longer utter his pleas for help. Skeletons of burnt buildings surrounded us, the children waiting inside them wielded guns, heavy chains and metal pipes, their haunted empty eyes showing all the death they had

"But isn't it dangerous to stay? And what about Emily,and the cats? And what about the birds? What will happen to them?" Alexandra piped up.

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seen. As we drove closer to the airport, the places where beggars once rested with dirty tins and colourful trinkets, waiting, hoping for a coin, were empty, completely devoid of life.

I hugged my dad, clinging on to him for what could be the last time. As we passed through the last immigration

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lines, I bit my lip, trying to keep myself from bursting into

tears, but tears still managed to escape and roll down my

The words sounded like they hurt as they came out.

face. The plane was crowded and silent, all the people on it grieving for the country that had become our home. I

An hour later, I was curled up in bed, my cat on the

watched the earth shrink rapidly below me as the plane took off. It looked so peaceful from so far above. But

pillow next to my head. The darkness outside had still not

would I ever come back?

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specimens (i.e. bugs) properly from a stream by using a transect line.

with physical activities and trust exercise.

Embracing our inner 'Earth Child' and commenting on religion, we meandered into the forest to bond over muddy tracks and broken twigs. We later discussed Socrates (not Bex's cat but rather the Greek philosopher)

Expecting days full of outdoor activities and some serious

and his Socratic method which required us to rein in

bonding, we were stunned to discover that we hadn't

our emotions and stay calm whilst formally and politely

actually escaped school work. Several lecture-like classes

discussing

and various group works were scheduled for the three

summing up our conclusion in a single sentence with

days and two nights, and even free time seemed to have a

the aim of keeping everyone happy. Varied opinions

more intellectual tone.

about this method were established, but it was decided

the big questions

in life and eventually

that it was useful in coaxing the quieter people out of Day One found us in the main lounge placing ourselves

their shells.

in the position of various other people who could have made the same journey to Hanmer. After a discussion

We then entered some CAS (creativity, action, service)

concerning paradigms with Ms. Copland, Ms. Rayward

discussions followed by the elusive "Group 4 project"

revealed what the Unseen Written Commentary (UWC)

finally being explained to us. Just in case a future Year 12

is all about. We decided to embrace the weather and

IB girl is reading this, I feel it is necessary to exclude the

ventured into the sunshine in order to do a practice

information about what Group 4 actually is! You will find

UWC. After being bitten by sand flies, rushing for the

out eventually and it's much more fun to make you wait

fly spray, and having yet another snack, we presented our

for the discovery.

results to the group before our free time officially started.

We then decided to check out the Hanmer nightlife to The first thing on our minds was what we naively saw

scout for the local talent. Unfortunately, we were quick

as of 'fundamental

to discover there was no nightlife to speak of, or at least

importance'

in life - food. Shortly

after we had consumed a small portion of our supplies

no teenage one.

which could last us a week, the majority of the IB girls then decided to let out their inner child and indulge in

After this disappointment

a game of Spotlight. Others star-gazed and loitered in

hot pools. At this point in time we invented a neologism

cabins having very 'intellectual' discussions which were

"to lobster" where we promptly decided that our current

completely unrelated to school work.

actions could be summed up as "lobstering''.

The next morning came far too soon, and we were

After returning to camp there were games of cards and

we decided to lounge in the

dragging ourselves out of bed hoping for a hot shower

speed scrabble before we eventually returned to bed only

before some of the class waded through cold water and

to wake up early for a discussion concerning Extended

the others trekked through the forest. According to a

Essays and to fretfully pack in expectancy of the arrival of

participant in the Biology Study "it was a feet-numbing

the bus. The final activity we had was an Easter Egg Hunt.

experience which taught us a lot about how to scoop

Overall, we learnt new things and finally embraced the

up dirt''. She later amended that this was only part of

fact that we are IB girls and all our conversations were

the experience as they were able to learn how to collect

destined to be focused around more topical subjects.

Ashley Crequer

..

In the past, Year 11 students

G

have experienced the

freezing water at the Krypton Course at Burnham but

G

we are delighted with the feedback we received from a change in venue to Adrenaline Forest at Spencer Park.

Our aim was to provide the students with a chance to challenge themselves and to develop their communication

''I enjoyed being with people that are out of my

and problem solving skills. The physical and emotional

social group"

demands

that Adrenaline

Forest required,

the girls with plenty of opportunity

provided

''I liked bonding with everyone and overcoming the

to work on their

challenges that wefaced with success"

interpersonal skills under some personal challenges.

"We enjoyed achieving more than we thought we could"

Being outside at this time of the year has always been a bit

For the second part of the camp, the students arrived at

of a gamble, however, this year we struck a splendid warm

Blue Skies elated by the challenges they had overcome

and wind-free winter's day. Adrenaline Forest presented

during their day with the PE staff. The evening began

a range of six graduated courses with varying heights and

with a plenary session on 'Successful Leading' discussing

levels of difficulty. High up in the pine trees, the girls

the types of behaviours and values we are looking for in

worked closely with the people around them and they

our leaders and seniors.

screeched and laughed as well as shook with anticipation

There followed a thought

as they completed each section of the course.

Simpson,

which

totally

provoking talk from Mrs engaged

the students

and

encouraged a lot of discussion.

This experience was a self-paced challenge and students exercised their right of 'challenge by choice'.

I was

The Action Based Learning theme from the previous

particularly impressed by one student who initially only

day continued at camp and the girls especially enjoyed

managed to complete two elements on the starting level.

the Great Race activity, which utilised the skills of all

This was a major feat for this individual, however, some

girls in the group and highlighted the need for clear

two hours later I witnessed her revisiting the course and

communication and the inclusivity of all. The 'good sports'

completing it with the assistance from her peers and then

of each group were clearly evident as they volunteered to

trying again. This self-determination

get their faces covered in flour, all in the name of gaining

and the perseverance

to challenge herself

to take responsible risks both

the most points for their team.

physically and emotionally impressed me greatly.

Although

brief,

the

camp

provided

a wonderful

The other half of the day was spent in an introductory

opportunity for the entire year group to share common

course to self defense with a wonderful tutor by the name

time together and begin to understand what is involved

of Lynda Maindonald.

in being a successful leader at St Margaret's College.

The girls were treated to many

stories of how people had evaded their attacker and how they instinctively and safely fought off intruders.

The

The staff were impressed by the attitude that this year's

girls practiced strong use of their voices, and specific

group displayed throughout the day's activities. We hope

techniques

on how to use their bodies in escaping

that over the two days, not only did the students have fun,

unwanted holds. This session will be followed up with

but also learnt some valuable lessons about themselves

three more in-class workshops during P.E. later on in

and their leadership potential.

Term 3.

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After three weeks of sleeping in until lunchtime and enjoying the warmth of our heat-pumped

houses, we

grudgingly gave up our last day of freedom to journey to the Boyle River, where there were no washing machines or driers. This was unfortunate as it was pouring with rain the entire time, although the thought of gaining six credits played heavily on our minds.

Upon arrival, we unloaded the barrage of food to hear Ms Chong doubt that "these girls will never get through all that food!" What a feast it was! Our self-selected meals including burgers and fries, pasta meals, ice cream and even the international paella were quite the hit.

Four days of non-stop rain, however, did not dampen our spirits - apart from the one night where we had to sit out in the rain for one hour to connect and reflect with our inner-selves. We learnt to overcome any fashion issues as our concerns to keep warm overtook our concerns to look good.

We were on PE Camp to learn new skills and complete two achievement standards

through

adventure based

learning and team building. We were forever being challenged physically and mentally in the range of tasks we undertook including rock climbing, high ropes, learning to belay and various trust activities. We also spent a lot of time doing team building and trust activities where we learned valuable personal and interpersonal skills, such as communication, listening and leadership.

As we said goodbye to the snow on the hills, we were sad to leave the fun times at the Boyle River, but we left with new skills and a tightened bond between us all. Needless to say, we were all looking forward to a longer than two minute hot shower and the comfort of our own beds.

Pippa Thomas, Nicole Lloyd and Katie Vickers

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mandatory that the team listen to one another and retain knowledge. Only when we had completed our "geese': was the team allowed to come together to discuss how we thought the exercise had gone.

Having lived a life of scepticism where school camp was concerned, I was initially reluctant to drag myself to

We also had many opportunities

school at 6pm on a Sunday night in order to pile onto a

within our House groups, and discuss our plans as House

bus with the rest of my year group and head off to Living

leaders next year. For many of us it has been a long

to gather together

journey, with some girls having been here all their school lives. Our Houses were also given time ...,...------==,

Springs. However, I quickly came to realise that Year 12 Leadership camp wa;:)s __:q:m:·t~e _:u~n~li:ke:_ _______ anything I had experienced before.

to plan a play showing what we had learned about leadership during our stay at camp which proved hilarious

The purpose of this camp was to help

with such material as St Margaret's Next Head Girl and Rimu's rather

the Year 12 students

unapologetic quiz show skit.

grow as leaders in preparation for their

Many different skills are required

final year. The first

in order to be an effective leader.

exercise was designed

As we came to understand, this meant not that one person had to

for us to identify our own personal strengths and weaknesses, so that we could learn

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learn all of these skills, but that we needed to learn

which leadership skills

to work together so that, when combined, we would

we might possess that had been previously

have everything we needed.

Although prefects' positions

unknown to us and learn how to use them as part of a team.

were certainly discussed on this camp, and we were given a thorough run-down on the expectations for prefects, we

One of the exercises we

ultimately came to understand

participated in on camp which was intended to teach

the responsibility of leading the school fell to the

us this was the "goose"

entire year group, not just

challenge. In this activity

those wearing a prefect's badge.

we were told to imagine we were part of a construction

I hope those of you coming

company,

that

up to Year 12 approach this camp with an open mind - it

challenged

to build a specific construction. Armed with balloons,

is only now when we enter our

pipe cleaners, googly eyes and other such materials, we were told there was a model of the structure we had to

final year of school that we realise how quickly time

build in the camp's Board Room. Watch out future Year

particularly as we approach our centenary and a new

12s - it's not as easy as it sounds. This exercise taught us the great importance of communication in order for

world of possibilities.

a task to be completed effectively. In this activity it was

Annabel Keys

flies, and how important

it is to look to the future,

As part of the Year 13 Physical Education programme,

climb the last 250m up the off road track so this meant

students have an opportunity to plan and organize their

we had to walk the final part with our bags and food.

own two day experience and then complete a written

It was in fact a short walk that just elevated heart rates

assessment on how this affects their personal well-being or hauora.

but anyone would have thought some of the group were walking 10km with at least 30kg of luggage! We would like to thank the Stewart family for the use of their house,

The 2009 class designed two days of action packed

which was perfect for our overnight stay.

activities that started in Christchurch and culminated with an overnight stay in the French Farm area of Akaroa

The second day started with a breakfast of bacon and eggs

and some thrilling water based activities.

and then a guided fourty minute walk from Susie around a bush track above the house. Then we were back into

The first day started with a session at QEl 1 Pool, which

Akaroa for a kayaking expedition, which took us around the inner harbour.

allowed several students assessment.

to complete their practical

TI1e hero of this session had to be Hope

Westbury, who would also be the first to admit that she

Overall we had a great two days, and experienced some

is n,o water baby! Well done Hope! She managed to swim

activities that we had not done before.

non-stop for the eight minutes and receive her 'achieved'

Ms Williams, and Ms Stewart for driving the minivans

grade with a whole thirty seconds to spare. She was,

and to the Year 13 class for their enthusiastic level of

however, exhausted for the remainder of the camp but

participation (and the occasional moan!)

Thank you to

she did have the credits to show!

On the way over to Akaroa we headed to paintball. A lot of our shots were a long way off, but a few managed to hit their targets and cause bruises on heads, arms, legs and other places. An activity suited only to the brave.

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The highlight of day one was jetboating around Akaroa [l [l Harbour. c)

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It was an hour of fun and terror all rolled into one. It was a fantastic activity and one we would recommend to anyone.

Our overnight stay was in the Stewart family homestead near French Farm. The school vans were not equipped to

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On 14 April, thirteen enthusiastic St Margaret's students,

Our small group of Kiwis also visited a Save the Children

accompanied by two resilient teachers, Reverend Peg

mobile play centre, St Christopher's Orphanage and met

and Mr Belcher (Mr B), rocked on over to the small

some people living in informal 'squatter' settlements,

Pacific Island nation of Fiji, where our mission for the

which left us feeling both honoured and a little saddened.

next ten days was to breathe, observe, get amongst and

The happiness that radiates from the children living

generally live the Fijian lifestyle, while helping out some

in these places is nothing short of remarkable. Fitting

newly made friends. The media forgets parts of Fiji while

all fifteen of us into a house that was really a small

there's hype about political and military matters, but

corrugated iron shed was a totally humbling experience

our exploration of this quietly stunning country taught

and a reminder that we take our comfortable safe homes

us more than many hours of study could ever have come

here in New Zealand for granted.

close to.

A day at 'Uprising Resort' was the time we were able Basden College was the focus of the trip. We donated a

to be true tourists in Fiji, and the sunbathing, sipping

data projector and laptop to the newly formed Anglican

Pina Coladas (non-alcoholic of course), dominating the

secondary school and we prepared some Powerpoint

volleyball court, and being taken out snorkeling by a

presentations as teaching resources. The children there

couple of hunky rugby players was definitely worth the

were amazingly friendly, warm and bright, and even

$35 we managed to bargain the salesman down to.

through the constraints of language differences we were able to share a huge amount of laughter and fun. Leaving

From Bible studies to frog racing, kava ceremonies to

our newfound friends after three days of socializing and

rickety bus rides, Fiji proved to be an amazing journey

teaching was no easy feat.

for each individual experiencing it. Parts of us wished we

Attending a Fijian chapel every morning was a new

time, but a bigger part of us realized there would always

experience for everyone on the trip, but the openness and

have to be a goodbye, and we would have to settle for the

freshness of the building as well as the beautiful voices

memories we had of the trip that would stay with us long

of the local people soon proved to be a good morning

after we had farewelled our Pacific friends.

could stay longer, or see the people we had met one last

wake up. We also studied the Gospel of Mark, reading a segment every night, discussing our questions and ideas

Although at times it felt hard to see how we were actually

on the riddles in the Bible that make it so complex.

helping these children with our material offerings of learning supplies and amateur teaching skills, I can see

Island hopping on small motorboats

took us to places

now that what we achieved was far greater than any

such a Bau, an island near Suva that even many of the

physical measure could compensate for. Simply being

native people have yet to experience. Once there, we were

there showed that people from hundreds of kilometers

greeted with a kava ceremony, the traditional welcome

away do care, do think about and do want to make a

for visitors to the island. The people who you meet in

difference!

these tiny places of the world is truly extraordinary, and approaching one young Fijian man Mr B announced loudly in that typical tourist voice 'Bula!' The man replied

Rosie Morrison, with the help of Sarah Whittall

'Hi, how's it going?' with a very Kiwi accent. Turns out he

and Emily Diack

had gone to secondary school in Wellington.

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We were all a bit skeptical about going on a school

Later, we were invited into the Visitors' Centre to watch a

geography trip to the renowned

West Coast where

documentary video on the Paparoa National Park region

we would be staying in a camping ground, going on

and the Charleston Caves, which was our next exciting

long walks in the freezing weather, not to mention our

expedition of the day. We then took a tiny train called

transport

was going to be the school vans! We were

"Dorothy" deep into the rainforest and climbed A LOT

surprised to find it wasn't what we expected at all. We

of stairs to the top of the hill where the cave entrance sat.

really gained an insight into some of New Zealand's most

Our wonderful, intrepid cave guide, Howie, gave us each

incredible geographic features and it made us aware of

a helmet with a light and we set off into the darkness.

what we Kiwis take for granted about our amazing home.

The most amazing stalactites and stalagmites and "cave

People travel from all over the world to get a glimpse

sculptures" were to be found in the cave. As we carried

of our beautiful country and its phenomenal scenery,

on deeper, we learned how they formed from limestone

whereas we are lucky enough to see it any time we wish!

and finally saw the fascinating glowworms in the pitch black. We then headed out on our long journey back to

We set off on an horrific Canterbury rainy day in the

camp.

beloved school vans to drive along endless, terrifyingly steep roads to our destination Greymouth.

of the metropolis of

After another good night's sleep, we set off on the last

Although already tired from school, we

day before we headed back to freezing cold Christchurch.

managed to keep our eyes open and we even managed to

We were kindly allowed by Taylorville Dairy farmer, Mr.

yell out geographic features along the way. "It's an alluvial

Andrew Robb (or as Ms Faz would say, "the rugged, sexy

fan, woo-hoo!" All the concern before we left had worn

farmer type"), to see his farm and the ways in which

off and we were actually amazed that all the stuff we had

he has modified it to overcome the challenges of the

been learning and all the images and sketches in class

environment and to make it more economic.

had been brought to life right in front of us! After a fun

with the locals (800 dairy cows) caused many expressions

four-hour drive (stopping for the absolutely necessary

of wonderment and awe!

Interacting

pies along the way), and a break to frolic in the snow, we arrived to our accommodation

in Greymouth. Cozy

This geography trip may have sounded pretty dreary at

cabins sleeping five at a time in comfortable double beds,

the beginning, but after experiencing all the amazing

mini kitchens, a T.V and sitting area. Even a trampoline

geographical wonders of our own home we have all

and play area ... pretty poor campsite! The surprises of

learned to appreciate and understand the importance of

this trip just kept getting better.

these features in the making of our beautiful country.

After a good night of exploring the place and eating our weight in chocolate, we woke up early the next day to set off on our first geographic adventure - the famous Punakaiki Pancake Rocks. The weather had changed dramatically and we had the luxury of spending our first outdoor exploring day in the sunshine. We spent some

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Thanks to Mrs Keys f~r sharing the geographic . g experience and accompany1n us along the way

time viewing the Pancake Rocks; we were even lucky enough to arrive just as the 'Blow Holes' were in action.

Frankie Arthur on behalf of Yl 2 Geography.

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Regretfully, school and the challenges

Reflecting on boarding for 2009, it is amazing to see how

whole year. There were various weekend activities like

much we have jam packed into every hour, every day, and

cupcake making, ice skating, sushi making, skiing at Mt

every weekend. Boarding is something that requires a lot

Hutt, decorating cards, movies and much more. The

of energy and time but with not a lot said about it.

Year l ls were lucky enough to be involved in Cooking with College. This is where the girls go to the cooking

'

This year we had our first compulsory Boarders Weekend

rooms at St Margaret's College and prepare, cook and

In that included girls from every year group getting

eat a planned meal with the boys from a selected Christ's

together into their houses and working on various things.

College House. Thanks to Mrs Morrow, Sarah and Tylah

The weekend saw girls being engaged in such things as house games on Friday night, group photos (thanks

for supervising those events.

Justin) jandal-throwing (or losing as we managed to do),

A new course introduced to the Year 12s was a barista

up and ov r with jugs of water, creating a boarders' logo,

course at Underground Coffee. The girls went in pairs

various swimming competitions and a mini triathlon that involved a three legged run, milk sculling, pyjama

where they learnt about coffee, how to warm milk and various other techniques that allow them to make a

swimming and piggy back rides! The weekend was a

successful coffee. As it is the final year of boarding for

complete success; even after some complaints about it I

Year 13s, they are offered the opportunity to take part

think all the girls enjoyed being involved and competing for their house.

in a wine appreciation course where they taste different wines and learn about them so that in the years to come, they can appreciate what they are drinking and how it

In addition to Boarders Weekend In we also had our very

was made. These courses enable the girls to get a better

first house Sing Star Competition, which was held in

understanding

the Kilburn common room. With over 160 girls packed

thanks to Sue Newton for putting in her time to organise

in, it was a very entertaining night of house singing in

and plan these courses, also for her wonderful design

combination with some very interesting dance moves.

of the new boarders' term programme which allows

2009 in the boarding houses has also seen the much-

parents and boarders to see the up and coming events

awaited installment of SKY in Kilburn House and new

for the term.

and apply it where necessary. A big

plasma TVs in the Julius and Kilburn common rooms.

Thanks to Ruth, Fran, Tonya and Helen for putting up At the beginning of the year some Year 13s took the Year

with us during the week when many of us become

9s on their first weekend adventure of Christchurch.

They walked to the Buskers' Festival which saw the

stressed, tired and hyperactive. Also a big thanks to Lyn Paul, Mrs Newton and weekend supervisors who make

majority of them use the EFTPOS machine for the first

sure we are going where we say we are and for keeping us

time, learn how easily it is to get lost and explore the

out of trouble. It is all of these things combined that make

busy shops of town.

boarding a pretty sweet part of our lives and in 2009 I am sure that there have been many "must not forget"

The Year 10s along with Year 9s have had the privilege of

moments that we will look back on for the years to come.

being involved in a well planned and organised weekend activity programme

that continued

throughout

the

Jane Pankhurst - Head of Boarding

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(? ~ Year 13s have once again had a

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d unforgettable year.

busy an

When we came back from the summer holidays we were all ready to assert our authority over the TV remote, and were looking forward to our brand new curfew of midnight, an hour later than in Year 12. We also welcomed our new Kilburn matron Ruth and her family, as well as Fran, our new supervisor in Cranmer.

In Year 11 each of us was given a Valentine's Day note from the boarding prefects that said, "Friends are the family you chose for yourself''. Family know how to make you feel better, wind you up, and stick with you through thick and thin, something that all of us have been lucky enough to find throughout our time within the boarding houses. The friendships that we have all discovered over the last five years are ones that stay with us for a long time.

As we all come to the end of our time of boarding at St Margaret's College, I don't think that any of us can believe that it went so fast. Still, before we left, we managed to fit a whole lot into our final year living together. From the Boarders Weekend In and the Sing Star Competition, to our St. Patrick's Day dinner, fish and chip parties, trips to Strawberry Fare, supervising Year 9 and 10 dances as well as cooking with Christ's College, International Dinner, Christmas in July, and the wine appreciation course,

movie as a year group. One of our international students,

Miku, was farewelled with a surprise party and a movie

at the end of Term 3.

During our busy third term, some of the girls opted to participate in a barista course run by Underground Coffee which was greatly enjoyed by all. Coming up to the end of Term 4, girls are all busy studying for exams amongst their extra curricular activities. We wish the girls all the best for their exams and we farewell the Year 12s who won't be returning to the boarding house next year. We look forward to another successful year in 2010.

Pippa Atkinson Charlotte Timperley

We arrived at the start off this year, all ready to attack our third year in boarding as "official" seniors. (Well, nearly). Joining our year group at the start of this year were our two Aussie rowing exchanges, Georgina Pegg and Natassja Dasios. Also Avoca Adams, the girl with the cool name and Annabel Tayles our very own southerrrrn girrrrl! As Year 1ls we had the privilege of cooking with Christ's College, except College was a no-show so we all enjoyed second helpings of pizza!

Sarah Whittall - Deputy Head of Boarding Tylah Fitzgerald - Head of International Boarders

The first two terms flew by and as the third term came around we all started organising dresses, shoes and stick on bras for our upcoming semi-formal. Also in Term 3, our beloved Kirsty Hogg left us to head off to England.

Soon we all departed for a much needed holiday after a jam packed term ... only to return to study, study, study!

This year we have had several celebrations for numerous

Now as our end of year exams loom ever closer we reflect on another awesome year in boarding with a wonderful year group. Thanks guys!

reasons. At the end of Term 1 we had a summer barbecue to mark the end of a busy first term. As the girls really enjoyed this, we planned another for Term 2 that involved homemade pizzas and desert, taking time out to watch a

Annabelle and Erica

This year the Year 10 boarders have had an exciting,

house as well as in the school, welcoming in the new Year

extreme and full on year. We have had many fun and

9s and helping them settle in, as we were the newbies last

memorable times with each other dancing to music in

year and we know what it was like. This year Boarders'

the dorms, dressing up and playing practical jokes. As

Weekend In was very exciting with lots of fun, games and

well as all the fun and laughs, we do indeed have a serious

team work. Overall we can all say that we Year 10 boarders

side to us too. We have made many special achievements

have had an extremely enjoyable and memorable year.

whether in sports, work or relationships with each other.

Some of the girls have taken on roles as Year 10 Middle

By Anna-Liese Calder and Ruby Hauschild Year 10 Boarders Council

School leaders. This has been shown in the boarding

Being a boarder in Year 9 is really quite nerve racking at

game nights with other boarding schools like Rangi Ruru,

the start, but after your first night you realise just how

Christ's College and Girls' High. We also had an action

much fun it is! There is so much to do being a boarder

packed Boarders Weekend In which was a good chance

because you always have your friends with you and know

to meet boarders in other year groups. We did so many

that everyone is in the same boat as you are.

fun activities, such as a huge house competition which involved things like apple bobbing, a fun triathlon, tug of

For some, the first term of boarding was hard and they

war, jandal-throwing and many more. We love boarding

found it difficult being away from home, but all the other

in Year 9 at St Margaret's and look forward to the next

girls who have boarded before in other year groups

four years.

looked out for us. Being a Year 9 this year we have had so many great opportunities, like having quiz nights and

Georgia Cameron and Hazel Redmond

Winchester

House is the small house in Winchester

Boarders' Weekend In, Joseph, birthdays, House Day, end

Street that no one seems to know about. Nine of us

of term parties, packing up, librarian games, mmall trips,

Year 7s and 8s live here with our matron, Helen. We

cafe food, lounge sleepovers, having day girls stay, duties,

are Breanna, Rachel, Thornton, Olivia, Natalie, Amelia,

late dinners, nicknames, sharing rooms, making new

Taylah, Frankie and Chrisanne.

Our boarding house is

friends, homework helping, pet goldfish, messy rooms,

unique because we function like a true family, despite our

pancakes for breakfast, staying at Julius House, house

ups and downs. We celebrate each other's birthdays and

meetings, set tables, haunted spare room, 7.30 bed time,

help each other through hard times.

prep and much, much more!

These are some things that come to mind when we think

Winchester Girls

about Winchester House: McDonalds trips, pizza nights,

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The real finale for our year was the trip to Franz Josef

(? (? The St Margaret's International

LJLJ ·am packed .

Club has had a ye_ar1 full of varied and ,nterestmg

where a kea kept a very close eye on our group. Then it was on to Hokitika, for a real Kiwi experience of eating fish and chips on the beach. I think most of us, however,

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activities

Glacier and the West Coast. First stop was Arthur's Pass

will remember Hokitika more for the fact that there was only one public toilet - not the ideal situation with a busload of girls and it is the last stop before Franz Josef,

One Saturday in May, many students (some still looking

which is more than four hours away!

very blurry eyed) set off for Hanmer Springs. First stop Culverden for "student refuel" and then lots of fun and

We duly arrived at the youth hostel in Franz Josef just

frivolity in the thermal pools. It was a much quieter and

before ten that night. The sight of fifteen girls descending

subdued group on the home journey.

on the place was a bit of conversation stopper. Having slept most of the later journey and now full of energy, I

Next up was the pizzazz and exotic events of International Week. In the mornings,

international

students

think many of our girls did not get much sleep that night.

in

We awoke to -2 (degrees C) frost the next morning, then

attractive and highly colourful costumes braved the

the sun shone brilliantly and we had a fabulous day. The

elements of our chilly weather to greet students arriving

highlights of the day were helicopter rides, a walk to the

at school. During the week, junior school students were

glacier and then relaxing in the natural surroundings of

shown the art of origami and making Thai fish. Sales

the rainforest experience pools. Later when it was dark

of international

snacks proved extremely popular as

we took a short walk to see the glow worms, however

students sampled the wares. The kitchen staff in Kilburn

one of our party obviously couldn't see anything because

House once again produced a delicious array of food and

she walked straight into a large bollard at the beginning

beverages for the International Dinner. This gastronomic

of the track - didn't you Miss Chambers? The next day

delight was a lavish affair and the food rapidly vanished.

Many comments of "WOW" and "Why can't we always

we visited Shantytown and tried our luck at panning for gold. Then it was straight back to St Margaret's College

have this?" could be heard muttered around the room.

just in time for chapel and departure for Year 12 camp.

Staff joined in with the costume theme for the week and mystery judges awarded prizes at the costume parade.

The finale for the week was the concert. This was a strictly student affair with fabulous dancing and choreography from many of our different ethnic groups, both traditional and extremely modern, a solo singing performance and singing and dancing from a Junior School group.

On a cold wintry morning, an eager group of students gathered together at 7 .30am for a day at Mt Hutt in the snow. It was a fantastic opportunity

for learners and

experienced skiers and snowboarders alike. The sun shone and everyone gave it a go! It was a very exhausted bunch that got off the bus at St Margaret's College that night.

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The Konini house crew splashed into 2009 beginning the

worked together to hold or place and make Konini the

year with the annual swimming sports. We hit the school

2009 athletics champions.

with force displaying purple lycra and pink feather boas.

The school watched in awe as we kicked and splashed

We started off Term 2 at Hagley Park for the St Margaret's

our way down the long chilly pool. Each purple person

cross country. After each girl took to the starting line they

screamed her lungs out, while others took the plunge to

took to Christchurch

make their first or final mark. Konini managed to scoop

never before to take out once again the well deserved first

up the well deserved third place at the end of the day,

place. As Term 2 came to an end we began to prepare for

allowing the school to see the sheer determination and

House Day. We showed our talents in the theatre sports

participation of each girl in our house.

and finished the day competing fiercely in sports such as

with mighty speed, running like

hockey and basketball. As the many events came to an Next we took the school with almighty speed and power

end, the colour Purple was of equal value to gold.

down the track at the QE2 Athletics Stadium. As purple mounted

the starting blocks, the anticipation began

to build throughout

the day. Purple power was seen

thundering down the track, jumping like never before and throwing with almighty strength.

The Konini girls have more than done us proud as we continue to splash, run and jump our way to a glorious purple victory.

As the relays

began Konini was in the first overall position as our girls

Emily Farquhar and Haidee Brown

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2009 for our Kowhai girls has been a year of fierce

showed their true dedication to Kowhai, even attending

competition, yet at the same time, a year of laid back

an early morning practice for the House play. Girls, your

fun!

hard work paid off, coming away from a great day with an overall place of third. Awesome!

We started off with an exceptional bang, coming second at swimming sports with an amazing amount of

Kowhai girls, you truly do have an amazing team spirit

participation, while our chanting shook the stands.

and sense of fun. However you taught us a very important lesson - stick to the good old stuff. Lollies will win every

Again with high hopes, we proudly took to the

time over the Kowhai super fuel bananas (even if the

starting blocks at athletics sports. Our amazing House participation was truly highlighted on this day, when we

bananas did have inspirational Kowhai quotes on them).

racked up the most points for participation across nonchampionship events. Our team spirit was not dampened

We cannot forget to mention another very important part of Kowhai - the staff. The support from the Kowhai

when we came away with a still awesome, for Kowhai, first place ... at the wrong end.

teachers was wonderful and their willingness to toss on a few yellow clothes and put their vocal chords to use in the chant-offs was a bonus too.

It was then our time to shine. With Emma Price on our

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team and the support from all our Kowhai girls, we once

Thanks to all our girls this year. You truly proved winning

again won the title of St Margaret's Brainiest House thanks Emma!

isn't everything. Putting in as much as you can and having fun is what it is all about.

The House was then tested as we worked everyone hard

Keep that spirit glowing!

in preparation for House day. Unsurprisingly, the girls

Emily Diack and Laura Beth Feary

When Emily and I were given the position of Head and

some leadership in leading chants and generally being

Deputy of Manuka for 2009 we were thrilled. We hoped

so enthusiastic.

from the start to really bring back the spirit into our house and to inspire everyone to get into the fun of it. We

The House Play became a big part of our lives and we

have been impressed at how our house has responded to

think our whole house should be commended on the way

this and really stepped up and shown that we were all in

we managed to make our somewhat basic dance moves

it together.

look so professional! As we were sharing a room in the boarding house, our friends would be forced to watch

Our theme for Manuka this year has been "Mana''.

various House Play routines upon entry and expected

Traditionally this is a Maori word often used to describe

to give feedback! However coming second was a huge

someone with a certain presence or strength of spirit. This

achievement and made all the stress and nerves totally

year, we have both been amazed by the way our house has

worth it! The rest of the Year 13s were all so supportive

taken on this theme and applied it to every event we have

over this time and we couldn't have done it without them.

taken part in.

Leading Manuka has been a crazy, emotional, challenging We have had so many good times over the course of

but ultimately fantastic and rewarding experience which

this year, both in sport and particularly on House Day

we have loved being a part of. We wish all the best to

where we came second over all. With a few new house

everybody next year!!

chants we also came out strong, as vocal competitors, and it has been awesome watching the Year 12s take on

Francesca Henry and Emily Hayman

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What a fun and successful year Matipo have had. Second day back at school we started with a splash of swimming

started with Theatre Sports and House Plays and were off to a great start by winning both of these events. Matipo

sports, this being the first house event which resulted in

had a successful day by winning the sport as well! It was

a win overall for the day.

great to see so many girls really wanting to get involved and contributing in all of these events.

Athletics was a very eventful day also. The brown gear was pulled out once again and the weather behaved itself.

We started Term 3 with some pro skiers carving up the

Also in Term 1, Matipo's Year 9s and 13s had the

slopes. We managed to collect up the House points with a smashing result of 2nd place!

opportunity to interact with each other without the house competition through the Peer Support program.

Starting with a game of 10 pin bowling! This was a great

Thank you to the Year 13s. Pipi and I really couldn't have coped without your support throughout this busy year

chance for both year groups to get to know each other.

especially on House Day. You all put in so much effort and it really did show through.

Next came cross country. It was absolutely awesome to

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see several from each year group being placed in the top ten and several going through to Canterbury Road Race, Canterbury Secondary Schools and also NATIONALS!

Pipi and I have thoroughly enjoyed leading the house this year! Good luck to the 2010 House Leaders, I'm sure you'll have a blast! Keep up the AMAZING house spirit!!

House Day was the climax on our House Calendar. We

Elise Rutherford and Phillipa Benton

RED IS HOT TO GO H-O-T-T-O-G-O

Awoooo HOT

successful, and for your unequivocal support throughout.

TO GO! This year Rata presents ...... ZINGER! At the

It wouldn't be very environmentally

beginning of the year, Rata held their first House meeting

were to handout certificates to acknowledge you all (it

in the same art room with the same expectations for

would be a threat to a small forest of paper trees) so we

a typical House meeting. However, as a parallel to the

have compiled a small list of huge achievements, which

start of this article, the House burst into energy as we

you should all thank yourselves for!

spontaneously

considerate if we

started our favourite chant. I think we

all made it quite clear from that day on, that Rata is ...

Rata achievements awarded to: WHOLE HOUSE

RED HOT! 2nd

House Athletics

Rata of 2009 participated in all the House competitions

4th

House Swimming (1st for spirit!)

with enormous energy! In order to fuel our enthusiasm,

1st

Theatre Sports

the House indulged

nightmare ...that's

5th

House play

right, Rata served up the red lollies, let's be honest

1st

House Rowing

in a dentist's

now, who doesn't go for the red ones first? Our House is definitely the loudest, most outrageous and wildest

The list as you know, carries on but again this would be

of all the Houses, and if nobody believes us, Justin has

damaging for the environment.

photographic evidence!

lacked a moment of energy, and it has been our combined

Above all, Rata never

effort, which makes our house successful! - We owe you As the Rata House Leaders of 2009, we would like to send

a Zinger burger girls!

our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who made this year so

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In the house of Rimu we had quite a year to follow after a year of annihilation. So for this year, we decided to go on a whole new tack altogether, getting back to our roots, chilling out a little and enjoying our house spirit. Many

So our lead up to the main event of the year began ...

Rimu has no lack of attitude and individuality and this shone through on the legendary house day. Although we

staff and students have worked super hard to improve

may not always come out on top we come out in style.

We think nothing of getting out of our comfort zone and

house events this year and the inter-house athletic heats

trying new things. There was a mixture of success over

were a brilliant day of fun to start off the year.

the day and even though it may not show in the results, there were definitely some crowd pleasing moments in

The new Year 9s got to know all about the house and the

the play.

afternoon finished hot and sunny, full of exhausted green faces and no working voices in sight. A new collection of chants were collaborated on, practised until they

In Rimu there is always someone coming up with new ideas and volunteering to do jobs. Without you we just

were perfect and added another intimidating level to our presence. We made ourselves heard at swimming sports and although we didn't win, our participation was

wouldn't be half the mean green machine that we are.

prominent. A couple of weeks later and we were hitting the tracks in our green gear at QEII. We like to look after our athletes so a hydration station was put in place to keep ourselves in peak condition on this hot day and our participation again shone.

Good luck for next year, keep stepping it up.

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We know you will because

you are all s-U-P-E~R- Oovus proud girls!

Alice Dunn and Nicole Ruddiman

THE ARTS "Shine in 2009" was the theme running through the

The Arts really do help us get through the boring bits and

Arts this year. We have certainly done that! The Arts

I hope as you read and reflect on the journey we have had

Leaders Kate Tothill and Marcelle Murdoch energized an

this year you can escape into yourselves and relive the

enthusiastic bunch of keen thespians, dancers and artists

fun, learning, friendship and the shine that the arts have

(The Arts Council) to generate the SHINE banner in the

brought to your lives and the lives of our community.

first few weeks of school and this has been evident in all that we have done.

Michael Sharp - Director of Performing Arts

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year the St Margaret's College Dance Company performed

site specific production

line of girls. We then entered the stage for our duet; heart

by Julia McKerrow and production

pumping like there was no tomorrow, trying to remain

the AMAZING

choreographed

motion of slapping against the wall by a never- ending

directed by Ali Rossiter.

still, with driven focus that could have blown up Mars!

The duet was both physically and mentally challenging

It all began on Sunday afternoons earlier in the year to fit

for us because it felt as if we were running a marathon!

in alongside our busy lives.

Suddenly the angels appeared out of nowhere, with their air-like qualities as they performed a very elegant little

The dances that we learnt were not just moves, they

number.

were much, much more. They connected the idea of creation and independence, as well as challenging our

The nerves for the STAC ball later that evening developed

bodies, finding new muscles we never knew we even

while the quartet performed in purple dresses and Josie

had! We finally survived the long rehearsals at school

performed a very heart-filled, emotional solo gliding

and developed our dance emotion, style and focus as we

across the stage. Rain fell, cleaning away the mess we

moved into the Addington Raceway Stables. Freezing

created, four romantic guys returned to the stage and

limbs off, anxious excited people, tired bodies, flirting,

gathered the girls up in their arms, cradling them.

washing muddy legs, freaking out about prelims,

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The challenges fa~ed were large gas heaters, are only tiny insights into Etch. l.Jought together in the final dance giving 99.9% effort!

Opening Night was very eventful and challenging, having strapping ankles, talcum powder fights, swarming the

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to adapt to water and dirt overload on the ground from

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the beginning. Heaters were being pumped furiously

We could not have got to where we did without Julia and

trying to prevent slipping and sliding and Antarctica

Rossi, they put all their energy, time, and creation into

moving in. It was the first for everything, not knowing

this spectacular dance ...until there was literally nothing

what to expect we went out on the never-ending stretch of tarmac, we were all very excited, nervous, anxious and

more they could do and not a dry eye from either of them after the curtain fell on opening night!!

freezing. As we lay under a pile of dirt we slowly felt our limbs cool down from the warm up, it felt like Christmas

Over the several days of continuously rehearsing and

was coming, as we lay there ready to grow through the

practicing we all saw a different side of each other and

dirt with enthusiasm.

all came out of our shells, performing with intense focus, powerful energy and graceful attitude. It was challenging

Water bubbles splashed their water with striking body

at first having to work with movement that involved a lot

angles; the smell of talcum powder tickled our senses as

of contact especially with the boys, but we all overcame

we swept away the dirt, sewing the seeds of growth. The

this after about four weeks.

boys pranced out on stage (secretly loving it!) with macho moves, manly muscles (well some of them anyway)

The standard of Etch was incredible, not just a school

cough, cough. We ran off behind the side stage curtain,

production. It was professional. With very positive feed

changing quickly for the next dance while Mr Ben Ardagh

back from the audience, one comment was "We weren't

amused the audience with his breath-taking back flip.

in Christchurch, we were in New York!"

We then ran onstage to dominate the boys. The site of

Bring on the next show!!

deconstruction begins and is shown through the hectic

We invite you into a world where we return to the idea of narrative.

A story with a beginning, middle and end, with peace, destruction,

rescuers, heroes, conflict, love and unity.

A world with a hope and a story worth fighting for. We see humanity celebrated, challenged and look at the effects this plays on how we relate to each other. How we respond to the environment we live in and what impact or more importantly, the etch our lives leave on others and our world.

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2009 has been an eventful and exciting year for dance. The development and introduction of 'The Dance Academy'

Julia McKerrow. Her vision and movement gave both the dancers and audience moments of awe, visual symphonies,

(TDA) has enabled both students of St Margaret's and

a sensory journey and an experience that took you away from the 'now' (sitting in a freezing cold stable) to a world

the wider community to participate in syllabus dance classes ranging from BBO Ballet, American Jazz and Contemporary. The aim of these classes was to provide an opportunity for our students to achieve an internationally

of beauty, challenge and wonderment - leaving an ETCH on all of us. We also thank our most talented and very special people ... our dancers.

recognised qualification in dance. For many students this has been the first year of exams and have successfully survived the many hours spent polishing work, the inevitable nervous tension when entering the ominous 'window covered' dance room. You can all be very proud of the 100% pass rate in all exams during our first year and a huge thank you to our talented and patient tutors!

2009 could not have been the most inspirational year without the creative energy of four wonderful dancers.

Laura-Beth, Haidee, Alice and Hannah. These girls were leaders who demonstrated initiative, many hours of hard slog, promotional prowess and many innovative ideas to bring dance up front in order to shine in 09! Thank you girls, you will be a hard act to follow!

The academy also offered the opportunity for budding performers and first time dancers to extend their skills and experiences through the many fun recreational open classes. The dance room is now bursting with enthusiastic

Alison Rossiter Head Of Dance

dancers from ages three to adult and we look forward to the showcase performance at the end of the year.

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Another first for SMC was the development of the Dance Company. After a grueling audition, with the focus on Contemporary dance in the lead up to St Margaret's

• The Year 11 dressing room space in the stables at Addington, the one and only time I'm sure, that you will see Lily and Jamel reversing their car over the stage

College Dance Production, a troupe of twenty-seven dancers were selected. Our keen and talented dancers

and theatre arena, packed to the hilt with .... oh only the lounge, bedroom and the kitchen sink!

were Leigh Blair, Natasha Coffey, Sara Stanojevic, Sorcha Peren, Annabel Morris, Livia-Kate Pearce, Kate

• A coffee induced Julia and Rossi jumping up and down in an excitable rendition of Swan Lake, when on a tiki

Mccoubrey, Sarah Feary, Alice Harris, Ashleigh Howell,

tour around Christchurch for the 'perfect' dance site, we

Elise Rutherford,

stumbling across 'THE STABLES'- wahoo!

Sarah Fleete, Jessica McConnell,

Sirapat Tarah, Kristie Benyon, Annalise Brown, Jamel

• The photo shoot with Justin during the holidays ....yet

Barber, Lily Batt, Caitlin Kennedy, Christelle Choi, Josie Archer, Georgina Abbott, Amelia Gibson, Haidee Brown,

what an amazing result! (Check out the photos on our

another cold dance experience up on Godley Head .....but

Hannah Anderson, Laura-Beth Feary, Lucy Dallison.

Dance Academy website!)

• The awesome 'So You Think You Can Dance' Youtube

The company was set to work the following weekend beginning the challenging and exciting journey towards our first Site Specific Dance Show - ETCH. As you will

competition inspired by our crazy dance leaders! You too can dance on a bus, up a tree, hold up traffic on the

have read in the article on Etch, our dancers exceeded expectation delivering an incredibly professional and

• The the

heart felt show. We thank our most talented choreographer

pedestrian crossing ... danc the water,

d at college. ____

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surprised myself with how much of my first term holidays I could spend in the Little Theatre, by myself, just looking

.....and we have certainly become aware of this in drama this year. From manic Rumplestiltskin (Sarah Gibson) to Jupiter himself (Sarah Whittall), our stage has been peopled with characters from all works of life and beyond.

at the stage. Reworking the initial script was fun: adding lines and creating characters where I wanted them was the closest I might ever come to playing God! When rehearsals began, with my cast of nineteen delightful young actors and actresses who I had scouted out from across Christchurch, I began to realize that this play was not going to create itself, at least not until my cast, all of whom I love and respect to this day, had come through a journey of emotion and experience. Capably they

Looking back over 2009 there have been many high points.

One of my favourites was the Sheliah Winn Shakespeare Festival - not just because of the awards we received but also because I saw girls fall in love with the poetry and theatricality of the bard.

discovered their characters, learnt lines, silly walks, and how to use each other onstage, laughed at themselves, mastered the art of freeze-frames and of stacking the school vans with props, put up with me barking at them during time-limited tech runs, and above all, willingly offered themselves as my instruments with which to

I'm constantly amazed by the acting skills of the girls at St. Margaret's. It seems that all I have to do is ask for

mould the stage into the creation that Conspiracy of X became. Rehearsing was perhaps the most fulfilling hard

a Texas accent, a sixty five year old woman, a dwarf, a <lancer or a singing tree and they magically appear in

work I have ever done, and my cast probably still don't know how excited I was to watch their theatrical offers

front of me. There are many moments of laughter this year and so many times when I have been awestruck by the creativity before me.

develop onstage during rehearsal.

Of course, we can only mount our productions with technical and artistic support. Karbia M'Cinn, Millie

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Thompson, Emma Price and Jess Benton have been invaluable supporters of the NCEA productions this year.

Many thanks to them

Elayne Buckler - Head of Drama Department

For experience's sake, I entered Conspiracy of X in the NZTF One Act Play Festival competition in Christchurch, where we were selected for the South Island Finals. A twovan road trip to Dunedin, thanks to Sue and Ric Harlow, was an adventure of its own, and our cast and crew of twenty-two students were comfortably accommodated in the "Whanau Room" at Logan Park School. Here we performed for a final time, picking up an "Excellence in Ensemble" Award, two "Magic Moments" Awards and two "Promising Actors" Awards, as well as being placed Runner Up Best Youth Production, and named "Best New NZ Director for 2009''.

The nature of 1BTheatre Arts is such that when my father mentioned that he'd dreamt up what he thought was a

The most humbling thing about this project, was seeing how the finished creation continued to evolve and

stage-worthy storyline, I could take this opportunity to make it a reality. I set him (and myself) the challenge: "If

develop once it was out of my hands and in the trusted

you write a script and it's good, I'll direct it Dad!" And

the ups and downs of trying to create a whole new world, that an audience might look on and approve of, laugh

so the world of "Conspiracy of X'; a satirical insight into the workings of the business world, became my Absurd Theatre playground and project.

Auditions revealed the immense talent and support that I had at my fingertips at St Margaret's, and suddenly I was taking this project seriously and putting into practice everything I'd ever learnt about theatre. At first I

control of my cast and crew. Conspiracy of X taught me

with, recognise parallels in their own lives, or possibly completely disagree with. There is no better way to learn than through experience as risky and as valuable as this, and pulling it off once makes me want to do it a hundred times!

Marcelle Murdoch

tltaUtmAttS From my first nervous steps into the IB theatre arts class until now, almost a year later, I have further cultivated my passion for drama and enveloped myself in the many endeavours of the Drama Department. It has been a year of illumination, a year of passion, mystique and development;

transforming

myself in countless

characters; learning about myself whilst stepping in and out of different personas. We have been constantly involved in new projects and productions and there is always something new and exciting going on in the drama department.

Drama is taught throughout the school at all levels and everyone has opportunities to be involved in performance.

IB theatre arts students are expected to draw what they learn not only from the classroom but from every aspect of life and we regularly go out to various theatres to see all sorts of different productions. During the year I have had the honour of being involved in both of the Year 13 student directed pieces. Year 13 students, Tylah Fitzgerald and Marcelle Murdoch both wrote their own scripts and Tylah centered her play around drunk driving for a Students Against Driving Drunk initiative and sent it in for a competition. She then directed a cast of four girls (including myself) over a period of three weeks and it was a great experience for all involved. Marcelle directed, 'Conspiracy of X' and entered the One Act Play Festival along with a cast of around fifteen. After the Christchurch heats we then advanced to the semi finals in Dunedin and Marcelle won the Young Director's Award. Again, this was a great experience and we were all saddened to part ways at the end of our time together.

Both Tylah and Marcelle have now completed their IB theatre arts course and I only hope to embrace the course as they have done.

As far as I can see it has been a lot of work for the two girls but also extremely rewarding. This course has offered them the freedom to direct their own plays and discover much about where their own interests lie within theatre as the limitations on research are few. This has left the door open for me to experience theatre in the world from our own little Christchurch and it is safe to say that the theatre arts course provides a road, that though windy and wide, leads to a destination of dramatic possibilities and undoubtedly, the journey is one that will never be forgotten.

Scarlett Aldridge

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This year we tackled more than ever before, with our NCEA productions becoming more exciting than "just another internal" but turning into works of art that we could be proud of. Each performance was filled with passion and a love for drama, which was fantastic to see.

In Year 11 the girls took on the huge task of performing all of the Grimm Brothers timeless tales for their production.

By presenting such a large play it meant that each student

into the origins of theatre. Having to exaggerate their actions and perform in the way of epic theatre was a great learning experience of the girls and something which they really enjoyed. The girls were also given their own pieces of blank script and then had to device a drama around it in groups. This internal is based on the idea that one line (or even script) can be interpreted in many different ways and all of the end performances were unique and highly enjoyable.

was able to have an equal role and received a chance to explore their own acting abilities and strengths. Whilst watching them on stage, it was obvious that all of the girls

And lastly Year 13 drama was a year I was privileged to be a part of. This exceptional class of girls discovered

and their teacher Mrs Buckler, had worked extremely

more about theatre and about our own abilities as the

hard on this play and the final product was reflective of this. All of the girls managed to pull off convincing and

year went on. A big part of our year was our production where we performed "Steel Magnolias''. Whether it be,

highly entertaining characters that would of done the Grimm Brothers proud. Another area that the Year 11

learning how to curl and glad wrap hair, to mastering the art of the southern American accent, we all took away

girls were introduced to this year was that of professional theatre. This meant that throughout the year the girls

something special from this play as it was a huge learning experience for us all, but also a lot of fun.

regularly have taken trips to see plays such as To Kill a Mockingbird and The Secret Garden. The girls have whole-heartedly enjoyed themselves and cannot wait to see what next year has in store for them.

The Year 12 girls also embraced all the opportunities presented to them this year and took on the challenge of "Mothers, Men and Madness''. This production followed the theme of women and there attitude towards men and was pulled off with great style and poise. Another fantastic part of their year was when they studied Greek theatre. The play Antigone gave the girls an opportunity to explore a whole different area of drama and look back

Next we moved onto writing our own dramas, and what a challenge that was. I don't believe that any of us had realised the difficultly involved in producing our own unique ideas and characters within a time restraint and under a singular topic. However the final results of these speak for themselves as each piece managed to be completely different to anyone else's and said a lot about the individual writing it. We would all like to thank our wonderful teachers in the drama department for their never-ending support and continuous encouragement.

Sarah Whittall - Head of Drama

only a few weeks it was time to take the stage and show Christchurch their magic.

Cymbeline:

Combining drama, Shakespeare, passion and love, a selection of girls took to the stage to perform a fifteenminute, teacher directed scene in the Christchurch Sheilah Winn Shakespeare Festival.

Although nerves were running high on the night the girls created a very moving scene, which was selected to be performed again on the final night. After another very amazing, nerve filled night the girls were rewarded for their talent by receiving several awards for the scene. The

Mrs. Buckler began the task of directing the scene by

girls and Mrs. Buckler were awarded two excellences in

first cutting and pasting a plot from the complex, but beautiful, script of Cymbeline and had to explain to some

acting awards, an award in the most outstanding vocal

girls what was really going on. After the quick lesson on Shakespeare and his plays, the girls began the process of

delivery, and an overall award from the Shakespeare Company, coming away from a wonderful experience with more than they had ever expected.

learning lines and began dedicating their spare time to the fast growing passion they had for the scene, and after

Emily Diack - Deputy Head of Drama

changed and we never had a boring time. In Drama we Marcelle and I decided at the end of last year that one of our goals for 2009 was to co-direct a Shelia Winn piece, and when the opportunity came around this year we jumped at it. We soon came to realise what an undertaking it is trying to get your ideas down on paper - let alone putting them into action! However, with an unbelievably talented bunch of girls (and one very talented young man) who surpassed all our expectations, Marcelle and I had a blast watching our visions for a Romeo and Juliet piece focusing on the idea of time come to life. In the weeks leading up to production, both of us lived and breathed our piece, even enforcing "Big Wednesday" on our large cast which meant hours of rehearsal! However, I think by the end we all felt that we had created something really special, and everybody in the cast brought their own little something to their performance. It was an incredible experience, and getting to showcase and winning an award for dance was just the icing on the cake!

Francesca Henry

learn skills that helped us in our everyday communication.

Teachers helped us learn independency in performing work in front of the whole class by ourselves, and in groups, which develops our self confidence.

Last term working towards Joseph gave us the experience of how fun high school productions

are, and how

professional they can be. Working together with other years gave us a chance to get to know girls in other parts of the school. It took a lot of effort and time, in and out of school, but with committed teachers and students it all worked out great!

In the first half of the year, we worked on our "pitch, pace and projection': (the three Ps) which helped us with our English speeches to speak properly in front of the class grabbing there attention. Learning to captivate an audience is a skill we will use throughout our lives.

During the second half of the year we mainly did pair work on improvisations, meaning that we were sometimes stepping out of our comfort zones and going from normal to high status to very low status characters.

Drama for us this year has been awesome. We looked forward to going to every lesson. The lessons always

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It was wonderful to see so many girls become involved in various instrumental groups. This year we have had a significant increase in numbers taking part in the Combined Colleges' Orchestra. Several of the new girls are in Year 8 and their contribution has been a great asset. The orchestra was involved in a weekend of very exciting music making as part of the music exchange with Wellington Boys' and Girls' Colleges. They also played in a concert at Christ's College in May and in the Secondary Schools' Orchestra festival at the Town Hall at the end of Term 3.

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The Wellington exchange provided an opportunity for our Jazz band to join forces with the other schools. This year the Jazz Band performed some more challenging charts. Their performance won them a silver award at the Southern Jam Youth Jazz Festival, which takes place every August in Blenheim. The 4-day festival provided the band with many opportunities for public performance in the various cafes and primary schools in the Marlborough region. This was a great achievement considering that half of the band is new this year, many having joined from the Middle School. The band has played with great panache in several assemblies, concerts and at the Arts' Soiree at the end of Term 3.

The Chamber Music Competition provided some of the senior girls with an opportunity to play more demanding music. The saxophone quartet directed by our visiting teacher, Mrs Claire Oliver, played very well and we also entered a clarinet quintet. The girls are continuing to produce an increasingly confident ensemble sound.

Much of Term 3 was spent working with the wonderful, committed group of girls who played in the band for the Middle School production of "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat''. These girls put in many extra hours of rehearsal and, with the help of a few Year 11 girls, performed difficult music very competently.

It is amazing how quickly the musical calendar fills up as soon as the new year begins. This year has been no exception to the whirlwind of activities and engagements undertaken by musicians of all ages and stages.

For the Chamber Choir the year began with the weddings of former Chamber Choir members Emily Stockton and Felicity Champion and English teacher Miss Caroline Black. It was with great sadness that they also sang at the funeral of Susie Vink. They contributed to a number of services such as the Palm Sunday service, the Confirmation and the Arts' Chapel and performed an item at the Myers' Cup. This year their popular style item in the Big Sing was a choreographed version of "On the sunny side of the street" and this was performed at Christ's College as well as at the Town Hall and the school concert. In Term 4 they sang a weekday Choral Evensong in the Cathedral as well as making their usual fine contribution to the Carol Service.

In March, thirty members of the Senior Choir accepted an invitation to sing with the Christchurch City Choir, the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra and soloists, in a

very moving performance of Karl Jenkins' "The Armed Man" In May the entire Senior Choir took part in a workshop and concert with Christ's College and choirs from Wellington Boys' and Girls' Colleges. They also performed creditably in the Big Sing and joined with Christ's College for the Confirmation service. Other public occasions for the senior choir were the induction of Bishop Victoria Matthews as warden of our college and the concert with Christ's College before the Big Sing, now an annual event where both schools take the opportunity to try out their programmes under concert conditions. In September the Senior Choir sang at the school concert and later for the Founders' Day and the Carol services.

Already they have started practising for the Centenary programmes.

The Year 9 Choir entered the Big Sing and received a good report. The competition gave the choir some focus.

They also performed at a Year 9 Chapel, the school concert, their prize giving and at a new venture this year,

a community Christmas event. This year all three choirs

This year we were also extremely lucky to have Marcus

sang one of their songs with the Town Hall organ. It

Winstanley

was a great experience to perform with this magnificent

engineering school in Christchurch) who came along

instrument.

to judge the competition for us, offering the winners

We are grateful to Mr Russell Kent for

accompanying us.

from MAINZ,

(the local music audio

the amazing prize of a three hour mixing and recording session in the MAINZ studios.

Unfortunately, neither

Years 7 and 8 spent the first term and much of the third

of our SMC bands won but they did incredibly well and

learning the chorus work for the Middle School production

played like true professionals! Thanks to all the support

of "Joseph and his Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat"

of both the senior SMC girls and supporters of the other

where they made a very enthusiastic contribution. They

bands. We managed to raise $1500 for the Zambian

also represented St Margaret's in the annual Schools'

appeal and had a great amount of fun in doing so! We

Music Festival in the Town Hall in October. This year

would like to thank both Mr Sharp and our Arts council

four girls auditioned successfully for the special choirs and two for the orchestra. Their end of year activities

for all their support and help in organising this event.

involved their prize giving and the Christmas event.

fantastically at this event.

Finally, we would also like to thank the bands that played

Marcelle Murdoch and Kate Tothill The Barbershop Choir had a fluid membership, but the quartet which provided its nucleus, gave a number of successful performances, notably at the Myers' Cup, the school concert and the Arts' Soiree.

Aside from the choral and orchestral activity there were two successful solo instrumental

evenings where girls

learning an instrument had the opportunity to perform in front of an audience. Many of these girls are also to be congratulated on passing their music exams.

This year on 27th March, high schools from around Christchurch were treated to a night of rocking music, as we held the annual charity rock concert, Rock 'n' Raise at Zebedes night spot. It was a great evening with huge crowds from lots of different schools turning up to help send our very own Ms Lean to Zambia, and the Zambian teacher back here, to further develop their knowledge of teaching and learning. Not only did these rockers have the peace of mind of helping out a great cause, but they were also treated to soft rock, hard rock, pop rock and jazz from the twelve high school bands we had playing.

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Rent, Rent, Rent - what can we say? Anything where two teenage boys can openly cry, hug each other and convincingly pull off being part off a tough homosexual relationship is a pretty impressive feat. In Rent, this was one among many things that cast members all had to confront and embrace, and over the course of the production we all found that we grew both as actorsand as people.

Rent, however, wasn't just an emotional experience for the actors. All cast and crew really came together over this time and all became equally committed to this remarkable performance. It goes without saying of course, that Rentwas a huge production for Mr Sharpand David Chambers,who despite criticism pulled it off, leading us allwith a passion that will always inspireus.

Rent is a huge production in the sense of the content, and of what it takes to convince teenagers to form gay relationships, Aids, poverty, drug taking and true love seriously enough to perform it honestly and respectfully.

Many of us were unaware of the emotional ride that Rent really is. It's difficult to explain how deeply connected we now all feel to this incredible story, which has certainly been an integral part of our year this year. A lot of people said to us that they didn't think Rent was appropriate for a school production, but we only had to watch it to understand that Rent is really the ultimate tribute to friendship and love, and the power of the human spirit.

Rent consumed our lives over the course of the rehearsals and production so much so, that on our one night off from performing Rent, a group of us all met to watch the movie because we couldn't bear a night without it! As the show came together, we kept getting glimpses of what our production was evolving into. By production week, we had all come to believe so much in the story of Rent that in seeing Angel's death scene for the first time, we were all in tears on stage and forgot to sing!

Despite the serious emotional content of Rent, there were definitely a few laughs, such as the time poor Alex, who played Angel the transvestite, was forced to experience the pains of leg waxing for the first time - much to the

enjoyment of the girls. However, this was nothing compared to his 'quick changes' where running into the dressing room he had to rip all his fake eyelashes off! For all of us backstage it became a riot of Rent sing-alongs, crazy costumes, nerves and laughter, which grew into a closeness that we still recognise in each other months later.

As if Aids wasn't enough, we also had to deal with the swine flu scare. We were instructed very seriously to keep any kissing to CAST ONLY and to avoid Burnside parties at all costs. It seems luck was on our side, as thanks to a serious amount of vocal zone we were able to perform with all the cast intact!

The amount of work that goes into school productions is alwayshuge, and Rent was no different. Hours of time were put in on everybody's part, such as creating costumPs,

sorting microphones, constructing set, learning the music

experienced. DC and Sharpie deserve so much credit for

and getting into character. The music particularly was a

making this show happen, for the first time in any school

huge undertaking - Hamish and Clare Oliver worked

in Australasia, and so does Mrs Simpson for believing in

tirelessly at perfecting the often complicated vocal work

us from the start. The joy and challenges that it brought

and the rock-band style of the music that was carried

us is something that we will always share. We know

so incredibly well by a talented student band and really made the musical aspect of Rent unforgettable.

that, like La Vie Boheme, the era of Rent will live on within us!

Looking back months later, we know that being a part

Marcelle Murdoch, Francesca Henry and

of Rent is something that we were so lucky to have

Laura-Beth Feary

My memory scrapbook opens to 9 September. Opening night. I remember standing backstage, ready to perform I open my memory scrapbook to a cold morning in the

and ready to enjoy myself, when I heard the first notes of

Term 2 holidays. This is the date of my first rehearsal, where my memories of "Joseph and the Amazing

the overture ring out. Suddenly I felt all the excitement that had being building up inside me for the past term turning

Technicolor Dreamcoat" truly began. Little did we know

into fear. Would our show live up to the expectations of the crowd? With Kimberley's click, the show began, and I

that the "Joseph" ride was going to be as wild as the circus theme suggested!

As actresses, we were just one part of a big show. The people that made us look great onstage had been

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had no time left for fear. I walked out onto the stage and realised, along with every other cast member, "I can do this:• Opening night was a huge success.

preparing for a long time already, and the band had been

The technicolor explosion that followed for the next

rehearsing since Term 2. It was clear that "Joseph" was

few days was the last St Margaret's production in our

well and truly underway.

school's first century, and our first production together

Although the rehearsals involved a lot of hard work, the lasting memories that cast members had of these were the less erious things: playing on the swing and having parties in the dressing rooms. We remember "Joseph" in the way that a circus should be remembered: a fun

as an entire Middle School. Through every end comes a new beginning, and throughout the next chapter of St Margaret's College, we can look forward to many more treasured memories of Middle School Productions.

Caroline Coates

The spectacular

final night of Joseph signaled that

Arts Week 2009 had begun. The SHINE banner took

the Senior Talent Quest for 2009.

prime position for Sunday night's Art's Chapel, a grand gathering, where a passionate performance helped us to

The lead up to Dance Day

thank God for Art in our lives.

had also been intense with a "Dance Location Video" Competition, challenging girls to find the most creative locations to video themselves boogieing on down. ·-::;;:;:;:;;~:::;;;;:;;~:;;;d} Music Day on Thursday peaked with the grand Arts Assembly. This formal yet art-filled event saw worthy

Monday was Visual Arts Day - paintings, photographs

recipients receive various Arts Awards and the Chapel,

and pieces of portfolios were displayed along the outside

dressed in colour, was our trusty stage once more. This

of the JC building, turning the exterior of our school into

was followed by the annual instrumental

a sunny arts gallery and a montage of post-it pictures was

concert that has become known as Showcase.

and choral

created throughout the day.

Friday night brought St Margaret's first ever Arts Soiree, Drama Day on Tuesday brought an extra opportunity for

a French Cafe-style classy evening, where cabaret

actresses within our school to perform, especially in the

performance and posh finger food provided the perfect

"Who am I?" Treasure Hunt.

atmosphere for the presentation of Arts Honours Awards.

Guest speaker, Amanda Billing from Shortland Street,

Wednesday was Dance Day. Action-packed with dance, it

spoke with honesty and inspired all with a realness that

kicked off with the Teacher vs Student Dance-Off battle.

she related to her life as an artist, musician and actor. This

The Musical Theatre Workshop during lunchtime was

evening was a new initiative and will become a tradition.

a big hit, particularly with the middle school providing

A huge thank you to the 2009 Arts Council and especially

a taste for this show-style dance form. Then Quinn

Sharpie!

Watkins tap-danced her way to first prize for the Juniors, and Aimee Lin unleashed her piano playing talent to win

Marcelle Murdoch and Kate Tothill.

Dedication and Commitment in Dance

Annabel Morris

Choreographic Awards

Christ's College Production Dr Suess Choreographer

Certificates

Sorcha Peren

Middle School

Most Creative Year 9

Brittany Arthur

Most Promising Year 9

Jessica Hann Charlotte Colgan

Most Committed Year 9

Grace Palmer Ella Stoner

Most Promising Year 10

Initiating and Teacher of the Thai Dancing Group.

Sirapat Tarah

Middle School Cheerleading Squad Aimee Mills

Alexandra Lamming Deborah Chen-Green

Most Creative Year 10

Jess McConnell

Continued Outstanding Contribution to Dance Laura-Beth Feary Haidee Brown

Jessica O'Halloran

Alice Harris

Alex Gilmore

Senior

Most Improved

Haidee Brown

Dedication and Commitment Continued Service to the Arts

Emma Price Philippa Thomas Charlotte Tomkins

Red Roses

International Success in Trinity Guildhall Speech and Drama

Laura-Beth Feary

Service Award in Dance Hannah McLeod Samantha Brown

:MUSIC Chamber Choir

Olivia Batt,

Most Valuable

Julianne Shields

Jessica Arthur

Most Improved

Elizabeth Olliver

Jamel Barber

Most Dedicated Senior Choir

Kimberley Twine

Most Valuable

Rebecca Stoop

Most Improved Most Dedicated Barbershop Choir

Alexandra Batt

Continued Outstanding Contribution to Performing Arts Kate Tothill

96 Certificates

Felicity Ryan

Most Valuable Year 9 Choir

Julianne Shields

Most Valuable

Umaya Gamalath

Most Dedicated

Grace Mayson and

Middle School Awards

Amelia Marsden

Year9

Years 7 & 8 Choir

Most Improved

Sophie Hamilton

Most Dedicated

Jessica Hann

Gabriella Donaldson,

Commitment in Dance

Bonnie Brady

Sophie O'Brien,

Outstanding Performer

Charlotte Colgan

Most Valuable

Helen Beadle,

Kimberley Wood

Pop-Gospel Year 10

Most Dedicated

Samantha Brown

Outstanding Performer Most Improved

Lily Cain

Most Valuable

Ella Hawthorne

Most Improved Most Dedicated

Aimee Mills

Tabatha Cook Jessica Swain

Senior Awards

Most Improved Dance Performer Elise Rutherford

Grace Palmer and Grace Davie

Junior Choir

Most Valuable Most Improved

ArynAzlan Amy Eveleigh

Most Dedicated

Alisha Duncan

Jazz Band

Most Valuable

Eileen Skinley

Valued Contribution in Year 11 Debating

Sophie Hendren

Debating Coaching Awards

Scarlet Aldridge

Aidan Verity Most Improved Most Dedicated

Hannah Milner

Sophie Hendren

Rebecca Stoop

Joanna Duncan

Dedication and Commitment

Marcelle Murdoch

to Debating

Harriet Campbell

Ruchinka Tandon Philippa Benton

Middle School Band Instrumentalists

Most Valuable

Caroline Turnbull

Most Improved

Cara Askew

Most Dedicated

Mayan Baron

Chamber Music

Most Valuable

Certificates of Achievement Middle School

Kimberley Mackay-

Most Promising

Honor Kerry

Wallace

Dedication and Commitment

Kate Stuart

Most Improved

Casey Carsell

Most Improved

Casey Carse!

Most Dedicated

Aidan Verity

Most Independent

Charlotte French

Amy Lin Senior Middle School String Players

Most Valuable Most Improved Most Dedicated

Dedication and Commitment

Georgina Wilding

Hikaru Toyama

Most Improved Senior

Harriet Bowker

Gabriella Donaldson

Most Independent

Ami Rogers

HanseulNam

Most Innovative

Sarah Faulkner

Charlotte French

Most Promising Painter

Alyson O'Malley

Most Improved Painter

Hannah Steenson

Most promising designer

Samantha Williams

Junior Instrumental Music

Most Valuable

Michaela Green

Most Improved Designer

Hannah Minty

Most Improved

Jessica Williamson

Most Promising Photographer

Rosie Morrison

Most Dedicated

Alisha Duncan

Most Improved Photographer

Gabrielle Cross

Most Promising Printmaker

Siripat Tarah

Most Improved Printmaker

Amanda Howes

Combined Colleges' Orchestra

Most Valuable

Aidan Verity

Most Improved

Michelle Kendall

Certificates of Achievement for Art Competitions

Jessica Wedlake

Certificates of Participation

Olivia Rogers

CHCH City Council Supershed

Most Dedicated

Recycling Competition

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Kate Stuart Charlotte French Casey Carse!

Middle School

Desi Soetanto

Valued Contribution in Year 10 Debating

Katherine Pearse

Year 12 for Highly Commended in Youthline Art 2009

Most Promising Year 9 Debaters

Vanessa Shanks

Olivia Lissaman Juliet Frost

Red Rose

Lucy Tothill

Year 12 Runner up Nationally

Senior School

in Youthline Art Competition

Valued Contribution in

Certificate

Year 12 Debating

Lucy Tothill

Hannah Smith

Aiko Robinson

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:MmiC Pockets

Ashleigh Howell

Pockets

Kariba-Lee McGinn Jessica Arthur

Instrumental Music

Casey Carsel

Rosmary Cann

Charlotte French

Aimee Mills

Olivia Rogers

Philippa Benton

Caroline Turnbull

Jessica Benton

Sophie Hendren

Elizabeth Oliver

Eileen Skinley Kimberley Mackay-Wallac

Jamel Barber Olivia Batt

Choral Music

Helen Abbey

Emma Price

Holly Caird

Pippa Thomas

Ella Hawthorne

Charlotte Tomkins

Michelle Kendall Chelsea Richdale

Honours

Marcelle Murdoch

Hannah Wilson

Emily Diack Sarah Whittall Amelia Thomson

Julianne Shields

Francesca Henry

Aidan Verity Harriet Campbell

9S

Pockets

Caitlin Kennedy

Jessica Benton

Jessica McConnell

Hannah Smith

Olivia Esposito

Rebecca Stoop

Kateldiens

Rosemary Cann

Lucy Dallison

Madeleine Ashton-Martyn

Leigh Blair

Zoe Higgins

Jamel Barber

Alexandra Fretter

Olivia Batt

Georgina Shilitto

Ashleigh Howell

Sophie Hendren

Kate McCoubrey Georgina Abbott

Honours

Josephine Archer

Pockets

Rebecca Skjellerup

Kristie Benyon

Rosie Morrison

Sorcha Peren

Francesca Henry

Sarah Feary Olivia-Kate Pearce

Harriet Bowker

Phillipa Benton

Honours

Sarah Faulkner Alyson O' Malley

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culminated with an amazing Spiral Relay that involved The sport of Archery is developing at St Margaret's. A

360 girls in glorious House colours.

fun atmosphere is provided at the Aimtru venue and an enthusiastic group made the most of this opportunity to

Competitive athletics started back in December 2008

compete in Term 1. At the Summer Sports Assembly Juliet

when five girls competed at the National Championships

Frost and Letitia Farrell were recognised as the 'Most

in Hamilton. Top results were recorded by Haidee Brown

Improved' and Shayla Vanstone received the award for

who was 2nd in the Senior Long Jump with a leap of

'Dedication & Commitment: New skills were developed

5.22m and Margot Gibson who won Gold in the Junior

and a number then chose to continue with the sport into

1500m The 4 x 100m Relay team was 5th in the Junior

the competitive grade in Terms 2 & 3. These results will

Grade and Mackenzie Keenan did well as a Year 9 student

be noted by the Captain of Archery, Chelsea Saunders,

to finish 7th in the Junior 80m Hurdles.

under the Winter Sports information.

The Athletis Sports on Monday 2 March again became

AthlltiCS

a hive of athletic endeavour when students had the opportunity to pit their skills in all track and field events.

In 2009 it was decided to take a different approach to

It was a fantastic day for all, with those not fully involved

the running of Athletics at St Margaret's. On Friday 30

in Championship

January we began the year with an amazing day of colour

compete in the 60m and in a variety of novelty events

and camarad rie where girls competed for House points

run by Ms Chong and Ms Williams. There were also

and to get an idea if they could contest Championship

the competitive House and Year-level relays to become

events at QEII. The day was a huge success and it

involved in.

events g tting the opportunity

to

The Under 15 Grade was especially strong this year. A number of records were broken by the following girls:

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Jessica O'Halloran, U15 Margot Gibson, U15

60m 400m

8.09s 1.02.44 &

Overall School Athletics Champions for the grades were Champion Senior: Runner-up Senior:

Haidee Brown Sian Fremaux

800m

2.28.66

Mackenzie Keenan, U15

80m Hurdles

12.44

Champion Intermediate: Bailey Kennedy

Jessie Park, U15

Triple Jump

10.16m

Runner-up Intermediate: Annabelle Wright

Grace Palmer, U15

Javelin

22.33m

Haidee Brown, Senior

Triple Jump

10.47m

Champion Junior:

Mackenzie Keenan

Runner-up Junior:

Jessica O'Halloran

Relay records were broken by: Rata - Year 10 House Relay

57.68s

Champion Intermediate: Bailey Kennedy

Rimu - Year 13 House Relay

57.37s

Runner-up Intermediate: Annabelle Wright Champion Under 14:

Lauri Watt

Runner-up Under 14:

Victoria Williamson

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Following the school athletic sports over 40 girls were

Margot Gibson broke the CSS 1500m record in a time of

selected

College at the

4.42.78. Lauri Watt, Under 14, and Mackenzie Keenan,

Secondary Schools Athletic Preliminary

Junior, both broke hurdles records but the wind assistance

to represent

Christchurch

St Margaret's

Day and of this group 31 girls made finals on Saturday 21 March.

was too strong for these to be ratified.

2nd

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Mackenzie Keenan Long Jump 300m Hurdles (Open)

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Jessie Park

Long Jump Triple Jump

2nd 3rd

Jessica O'Halloran

100m 400m

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This year we have been lucky enough to have Mene Mene provide coaching after school for a dedicated group of new athletes. This opportunity has given many younger athletes coming through the school a chance to train and compete competitively, which has no doubt contributed to the success of this year's team at CSS and SISS Championships. It has also gi'Venmany girls the opportunity to pursue athletics more seriously.

Many thanks must go to Mene Mene and Sally Mene for their endless time and effort, as wellastheir support throughout the whole season.

Thanks must also go to all the athletes who have persevered throughout the season. Their high level of achievement reflects their dedication and commitment to making athletics a huge success.

Haldee Brown - Captain Athletics

Ol.nllliPI The YMCA Climbing Wall provides a challenge for approximately twenty girls from St Margaret's every Tuesday and a number of more competitive girls who attend each Wednesday after school. This sport continues for the four terms and because it is held indoors, weather never plays a part. Dedicated staff'members have made it possible for this sport to be enjoyed by all who participate with a small group going on to compete at higher levels.

In May, Meisha Booth Year 11, competed in the 2009 National Cup Series One for Climbing at Mt Maunganui.

She was placed 6th in Speed Climbing and finished with an overall ranking of 7th out of 12 competitors in the Youth B Female Grade.

Wow, what a year 2009 has been for Dragon Boating at SMC. At the beginning of the season, a group of keen and excited Year 13 girls formed a crew to compete in the Earlybird, South Island and National competitions that were held throughout Term 1. On agreeing to compete "hard out" this year we decided to step training

up a notch with two early morning trainings a week in the pool as well as an on-water practice. The Earlybird Regatta was a chance for everyone to get a taste of what racing is likeanda chance to scope out our competition.

After a numberof fierce battles betweenthe othercrews, we finished a proud third.

With South Islands looming training became more intense except on the odd occasion when Mrs Harlow, the Dragon, was our sweep letting us stop to watch the boys whenever they came past and crashing us into the bank at least four times in one practice. At South Islands in Ashburton we had a very successful and fun day. We beat crews who had previously beaten us, performed numerous dances and clocked some pretty impressive times. We ended up coming an awesome third place, taking away individual bronze medals to show for our effort.

This year we were treated to a trip to Rotorua for Nationals, where we competed against other top-class teams and endeavoured to lay claim to a medal or two.

We managed to not only do this, but also come away with a huge feeling of satisfaction and pride in ourselves as a team. The build up to race day couldn't have been any more fun. Talking on bananas, performing humiliating dances in front of unsuspecting crowds, and inappropriate lolly scrambling, were all in a day's work. A blasting boombox, explosive chants and general teenage chit-chat made us most definitely the rowdiest team there, appropriately scoring us a spot on Skysport TV! In the meantime we were paddling like wild women, slicing a massive seven seconds off our previous personal best, beating our Christchurch rivals, Girls' High, in our sprint and coming a mighty third in the grand final.

Sue Harlow,Rick Smith and Deb Lean were superb role models and not only carved up on the luge track but truly believed in each and every crew member. The girls put their hearts, souls and massive biceps into every race, showing huge commitment to one another and our incredible team spirit that didn't go unnoticed by a singleperson there. Sue, Deb, Rick and crew, be proud of yourselves, coz we truly do ... 'Rock the Boat!'

Charlotte Gardner and Rosie Morrison Captains Dragon Boating

tl& SNll!l It is good to see technique being developed by a number of our girls on the golf course with instruction from Toni Batey, Hagley Golf Club Professional, and we look forward to this sport growing in numbers and strength in the future.

Thanks to the teachers who were involved in promoting golf in 2009.

Only one team was entered

in the Indoor Football

competition in Term 1. Much camaraderie was established and at the Summer Sports Assembly, Michelle Kendall and Rosie Cann were acknowledged for their 'Dedication & Commitment' to the sport.

A number of enthusiastic players were involved in the summer season. Three teams were entered - one Year

Lifesaving had a great start this term with a large number

9 and two Senior teams. In the Year 9 team Sophie

of girls, ranging from the Middle to the Senior school,

Hamilton and Henrietta Hutchinson were acknowledged

signing up to take part. Many enthusiastic Year 9 girls

for their commitment

The Senior B

signed up to work towards the Bronze Star badge making

team recognised Kaitlyn White and Lisa Lamers, and

up three whole groups! We set to work with student

the Senior A team acknowledged the dedication and

volunteers instructing groups from the Bronze Star badge

commitment of Scarlett Aldridge and Olivia Quinn.

to the highest badge - Distinction.

All of the players developed a real team spirit and had

While groups were getting into the lifesaving syllabus,

some successful games.

the three teams of four girls began training for the

and contribution.

t

Monica Thacker Competition. This competition consists of four different lifesaving races where the competitors are required to show a high standard of lifesaving doing variations of towing, carrying a manikin, a resuscitation

In Term 1 two of our students, Katelyn Inch and Brittany Tyson, competed with skill and enthusiasm to represent St Margaret's in the Wednesday Lawn Bowls competition.

They then went on to represent Canterbury SS Bowls at the Regional Finals in Blenheim.

test and a rope throw, where it is required to throw a rope 15 metres to recover a patient. The final competition of the day was the search and rescue. This was the most challenging part of the competition.

The whole team

was required to save seventeen patients all with different issues within a certain time.

As a result of their placing in the Regional Final, Katelyn and Tyson have been selected in a 12-strong team to compete in the NZ Championships is an outstanding

achievement

in December. This

in their first year of

competition and we wish them well.

The three St Margaret's teams set out to the Monica Thacker Competition

on 21st March after weeks of

training with the knowledgeable Neil Lanyon as their coach. Each girl participated in their race well - with many girls setting high standards and gaining places.

Outstanding

performances were recorded by Nicole

Summer Quadrangular Tournament

Ruddiman placed 1st in the 100m manikin carry and Anna Redmond also picking up a 1st in the 50m manikin carry. The girls also competed well in the rope throw

The annual Summer Quadrangular Tournament was hosted by Craighead Diocesan in Timaru on Monday

with Nicole Ruddiman and Elise Rutherford picking

23 and Tuesday 24 February. Our 'N.Volleyball team got

up another 1st place! After a long day at the QEII pool,

their season off to a great start by beating St Hilda's and

St Margaret's produced great results with the B Team

Craighead and in the final game going down in three

finishing 3rd overall and the A Team winning the Monica Thacker Shield. This team consisted of Nicole Ruddiman,

very close sets to Rangi Ruru to take out second place.

In extremely soggy and cold conditions, Touch finished

Emily Farquhar, Elise Rutherford and Hannah Steenson.

third with just the one win over St Hilda's. Debating was

Three members of this team - Nicole, Elise and Hannah were later selected to represent New Zealand in Canada

unable to secure a win, despite their efforts, against the other competing schools.

based on their performances at this event.

Lifesaving has had a great start in 2009 with a high

The major disappointment for us in 2009 was that, just a week before Quad, we were made aware that Swimming

standard being seen in all areas. We look forward to seeing the level of participation and standard carried

was unable to be held due to the poor state of the pool.

This was very unfortunate for the girls and St Margaret's

through the year and we wish all girls good luck for their exams!

as we have traditionally won this event.

Another situation that nobody had any control over was

Emily Farquhar and Nicole Ruddiman Captain and Vice Captain Lifesaving

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the rain ruled out Tennis on Monday and the competition was reduced to Doubles games on Tuesday morning.

This did not allow the players to perform to their best

and unfortunately

the conditions

still dominated the

But it wasn't all bad. The food was awesome and nightly dance parties in the seniors' rooms made sure the mood

outcome.

was kept light and the focus wasn't on our aching, itchy Fair Play certificates were awarded to:

bodies. Finally, we were on Christmas holidays and given

Nicole Lloyd

- Volleyball

the responsibility of doing our own holiday training, and

Sophie Cocks

- Touch

at last the chance to catch our breath after such a busy

Ashleigh Johnson - Tennis

term. However, the distant thought of the January erg test

Rebecca Stoop

was looming.

- Debating

January 16th soon appeared and we were back in the school gym starting our January training camp with that apprehensive 2km erg test. We were also greeted with our Gap student Rebecca from England who would assist As usual, another busy season for the SMC rowers!

in coaching us in Term 1. When the ergs were over we

In Term 3, eleven seniors got together and trained in

ventured down to Twizel for our 10-day training camp

preparation for a 24-hour 'ergathon' to break the world

to train, seat-race and go through the selection process

record, which they did!

of choosing our 2009 Maadi Team. The first Lake

Then, the season officially

started. During the end of Term 3 the Year 9s and other

Ruataniwha regatta Canterbury

prospective girls or 'novies' ventured down to Kerrs

our training camp and we began to see who our major

Reach along with our senior girls to our 'have-a-go day;

competitors would be this season.

Champs finished off

where the new girls were able to give rowing their best attempt. With doses of enthusiasm, and lots of laughter,

Once into the busier routine of Term 1 Maadi constantly

the girls decided whether or not rowing was for them,

seemed to be in the backs of our minds. In order to

and signed their names up to the unknown.

prepare us for the final Ms Laney pushed us harder than ever in the erg room, and Burge, Ian, Paul, Rebecca, JJ

In the Term 3 holidays we completed our first training

and Liv continued this on the water. The rowing lifestyle

camp of the season, and the Novices got started to see

returned in full force and the weeks spun over faster than

what rowing was really all about. Soon enough, Term

the wheels on our bikes to and from rowing each day.

4 rolled around, and it was straight into the eat, sleep,

South Island and National Club Champs came and went

row, school and homework, (cough) routine. The first few

with many successful results. South Island Secondary

weeks were disturbingly uncomfortable

for all, getting

School had rewarding results with the Ul8 Four, Eight,

those rowing fitness levels up to standard again. We

Quad and Ul6 eight getting silver medals, and the Ul8

pushed through it, and soon enough we were starting

pair of Olivia Loe and Georgia Cameron winning the

our competitive stages of the season. This started with

gold medal. Maadi was at arms length and the excitement

a bang on Kerrs Reach, with our first Pennant Regatta.

in the team began to rise.

The crews were mixed with Seniors and Novices, so the girls who had not raced before were able to sit behind the

Soon enough, we were on the plane fit and ready to go!

seniors and 'see how its done: Fun was to be had by all. A

The week-long regatta with over 100 schools and 2000

few other Pennant regattas were completed - the weeks

rowers was filled with plenty of racing for all the girls.

turned into months, and before we knew it exams arrived

The Under 16 Coxed 8 crew of Rachel Robilliard, Hannah

followed by the end of school.

Minty, Freddie Archibald, Jo Costello Georgia Pegg, Emilie Batt, Harriet Ingham, Emma Booth and Rosie

Then, the dreaded Nelson Training Camp was upon us,

Bolderston (cox) won a bronze medal. Two 4th placings

a memorable start to our holidays! The vast Lake Rotoiti

went to the Under 16 Coxed 4 and Under 17 Coxed 8.

soon became our worst enemy, with us coming off the lake

A total of 11 teams made an 'P.:Final. Rosie Bolderston

with blistered hands, bottoms aching, well, everything!! It

was recognised as the 2nd best Coxswain at Maadi. The

seemed to rain the whole time we were there, and the

standard of rowing continues to grow and each year the

sand-flies still managed to practically eat most alive.

competition becomes even more fierce. Maadi was then

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celebrated with our annual Maadi dinner and everyone had an enjoyable end to the season.

Milly Dixon and Joanna Duncan received awards in the summer sports assembly for being the most valuable players and Emma Price received an award for dedication

Olivia Loe was then selected for the NZ Junior Trials and

and commitment, but all of the girls were dedicated

Hope Westbury was selected for the U18 South Island

players and contributed greatly to the team.

Team Trials and then team.

Emma Price - Captain Softball Well done to everyone who was involved with the rowing

Thank you also to Mrs and Mr Simpson. Your on-going

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support has been awesome!

day made for an exciting atmosphere inside the pool

squad this year, the effort and hours put in was huge and we are all very thankful to the coaches and parents, without you all the season would not have been the same.

2009 has been a fantastic year for SMC swimming! The enthusiasm of all the girls at school swimming sports and a great day for everyone. The staff versus Year 13

Hope Westbury, Georgia Cameron, Olivia Loe, Jess

relay was a highlight for many of the senior girls, who

Chamberlain - Rowing Leaders 2009

managed to edge out the staff, even with some obvious cheating coming from the older team! The support of the girls for their houses and friends was fantastic to see and really made for a very enjoyable day. Congratulations to the following girls who were Runner up Champions, or Champions in their age groups.

Under 14 Champion:

Grace Rapley

Runner-Up:

Brittany Masters

Under 15 Champion:

Holly Fletcher

Runner-Up:

Katherine Harper

Under16

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Champion:

Hannah Stanford

Runner-Up:

Annalise Brown

Senior Champion:

Elizabeth Potts and Nicole Ruddiman

St Margaret's is not renowned for its softball and didn't even have a competitive softball team between 2005

Summer Quad is always a highlight of Term One, where

and early 2008. This year, however, we managed to pull

swimming is one of the four sports that compete in the

together a team of enthusiastic girls who were willing to

tournament. Traditionally SMC has done very well at

give the sport a go. We had varying levels of experience

Quad, winning the swimming competition for at least

from girls who had never played softball in their lives to

the last four years! Sadly, this year there was a safety issue

one girl who played club softball for Halswell. Our scores

with the host school's pool and swimming was not part

steadily improved throughout the season and the drawing

of Quad!

of one game and winning of another was evidence that the team really was improving with practice. A strong

The girls overcame the disappointment

bond seemed to have formed within the team and,

able to participate in Quad and achieved some fantastic

with practice, I believe that they can become strong

performances

competitors for the next season.

Championships on 18th March.

at

Canterbury

of not being

Secondary

School

Thanks to all the parents and girls who came to support

competed at New Zealand World Trials in April. These

us at QE2 and to Maggie who looked fantastic in a pair of

girls did very well to qualify for these various national

SMC togs! Thanks must go to Christine Lindsay, teacher

meets and all performed very well!

in charge of swimming, and Helen Bryant, in the sports office, for their fantastic organisation and support.

Congratulations to all the girls who achieved highly or just had fun participating in swimming in 2009. Your

Liz Potts, Hannah

Stanford and Holly Fletcher also

achieved outstanding results at New Zealand Age Groups,

participation

makes all the difference. Keep up the

enthusiasm in 2010!

where Liz was 2nd in the 17 year-old girls 50m Butterfly.

Grace Rapley and Brittany Masters

also performed

credibly at Division II Nationals, and Hannah Stanford

Liz Potts, and Sorcha Peren.

Captain and Vice Captain Swimming

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in the summer

too. I would like to thank Mrs Mene, Matt Meredith for

competition. This was a very enjoyable Wednesday activity with Bindy Todd being awarded the 'Most Improved' bowler at the Summer Sports Assembly.

coaching the top teams and Alistair Chapman for putting his time into helping out with extra coaching for some of

A small group of girls competed

our beginners and other team members throughout the season.

As a team we would also like to express our thanks to Mrs Jean Macdonald and Mrs Sue Flewellen who also

Our best result in Term 4 last year was Lauren TylerHarwood's effort in finishing runner-up in the CSS Championships Intermediate girls' singles. To begin 2009 another enthusiastic group of girls came on board and a total of nine teams were entered in the Wednesday competition. Third placings went to Senior B and Junior

gave their time to take us to the different tournaments throughout Term 1.

Ashleigh Johnson Captain Tennis

Div 1. Senior A and Junior Div 2 were placed 2nd and Senior B Div 2 won their grade.

Five touch teams represented St Margaret's in Term The A team this year has been very successful with the same group staying together from 2008. Jess Ottowa (Year 10) played as our number one player, along with Ashleigh Johnson, Lauren Tyler-Harwood, Holly Chapman and Annabel Ottowa. Our first tournament was Summer Quadrangular in Timaru. Due to the weather we were not able to play a full round, having to play doubles on the last day.

In our Wednesday competition we beat the top team, STAC 6-0 putting us through to the final to play Rangi

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Ruru which we then lost 5-1. We qualified for South Island Secondary Schools playing five teams from the South Island in Timaru. With fabulous weather we were placed 3rd losing to St Hilda's 4-2.

1 2009. With it being such a short season skills and combinations were very much still in development stage.

However, the Year 9A team proved that they will be a force in the future in beating a strong Burnside team in a very exciting game to win their grade. This augurs very well for the future of Touch.

The SMC Super Touch team had a very successful season, combining well and developing the true 'culture' that touch needs to thrive as a sport.

Quad tournament in Timaru was a great chance to see how we were building as a team. After a tough game against Rangi Ruru we beat St Hilda's, 5-4 and went on to lose to Craighead in a close 3-0 game. We then finished 3rd overall which helped contribute to the overall SMC

With only two South Island teams eligible to progress to the National Tennis Championships in Tournament

points table, for summer quad 2009.

Week, and with St Hilda's unable to travel, we were then

Canterbury

given the opportunity to compete in Auckland. Placed in a good draw with Tauranga Girls' High and the top

and therefore selection for South Island Champs was

Champs

were

unfortunately

cancelled

seeds, we made it through to the semi finals having to

determined on placing from the Wednesday Super Touch competition. On points we qualified fourth and had a

play the 1st seeds to qualify. After losing to the top seeds we played off for 3rd and 4th against Rangi Ruru. We had

tougher pool with Rangi Ruru, Nelson and Southland Girls' teams all in our section. Unfortunately two early

very close matches in all singles but couldn't quite pull it off placing us fourth in Nationals this year.

losses to Southland and Nelson Girls left us with a 'big

I am very proud of the team in 2009. They played extremely well and I am positive that that will achieve well next year

to 4-0. This was a good result against a team who had finished 3rd at Nationals.

lifting' game against our close rivals Rangi Ruru. We had an incredible defensive game against them holding them

m2t111Qn A nail-hitting game against Marlborough Girls' resulted

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in a draw at full time. We then had to go into over time

representation from St Margaret's performed well at the

the guidance

of Mike Summerlee,

a good

and drop off, only to be beaten after the tenth minute of

CSS Championships. The Junior team of Grace Olliver

solid three-on-three

attack and defence. The gutsy game

(swim), Geraldine Roche (cycle) and Lauri Watt (run)

then resulted in a cross over, with the team eventually

finished first out of three schools. In a large Intermediate

finishing 8th.

field of 18 teams, Nicole Lloyd (swim), Helen Abbey (cycle) and Margot Gibson (run) were placed first. This

Our Wednesday Super Touch competition was successful.

was a great result. The best placed senior team was Emily

At the start of the season we lost to Marian but quickly

Farquhar, Rosie Studholme and Elise Rutherford who

learned from our mistakes for the game against Lincoln,

were placed 6th out of 15 teams.

beating them 6-1. After a loss to Papanui and a rained off game we were placed 4th on points differential. We then

As an individual competitor, Emily Wood has been the

went on to play Rangi Ruru in our semi final where we

best performed in 2009 being placed 3rd in a strong field

didn't quite manage to step up to the demands of semi

of 18 athletes at the CSS event. In February she competed

finals games and therefore played off for 3rd and 4th.

in the Canterbury

Classic Triathlon

Championships

finishing 5th in the Under 19 grade then 22nd in the The girls battled it out against Christchurch Girls' High

National Secondary Schools Under 16 event held in

School to finish with a draw at full time. We then went

April.

into drop off and got all the way down to three players.

The girls were extremely exhausted and after a wellfought battle CGHS managed to score, just beating us 5-4.

St Margaret's College Volleyball this year has been very Over all the season was a huge success and it was

full on with our two senior and four junior teams.

definitely a way to finish - on a high after a well-fought game. The girls all put 100% onto the field and for many our final game was the best of the season. SMC touch is

The Junior A team competed in the SISSjunior tournament in Term Four 2008 placing 8th in Division 1.

definitely rebuilding. Our fantastic coach Phil Pomana is a great asset to the school, in developing both new and experienced touch players. All of the girls are very grateful for the time and effort Phil has put into SMC touch and without him none of the above experiences and successes would have been possible. Our organisation guru, Ms Williams, has helped us out at all our tournaments and Wednesday games. She has looked after us when we have

Our Senior A team has had an awesome season, packed with tournaments,

games and trainings.

The Quad

tournament was held in Timaru at Craighead Diocesan and was a fantastic start to the season. We achieved second place behind Rangi Ruru in a very close 3-set game. It was a good chance for the team to belt some balls around and begin the season strongly.

hurt ourselves and fed us when we were hungry; behind the scenes she has done a great job.

Two weekends later, we competed in the SISS Tournament in Christchurch.

I hope that in the future more girls of all ages grasp the opportunity to play touch

like me, and I hope that

they develop a passion and love for this exceptional sport. Touch is a truly great game, both socially and

We lost to Nayland College in pool

play but played very well against other teams ranking us second and pushing us to semi finals against St Andrew's.

We just missed out on an intense 5-set match, placing the team 4th in Division 2.

competitively.

Kate Kilpatrick Captain Touch

One week following the SISS, we competed

in the

Canterbury

held at

Secondary Schools Competition

Pioneer Stadium. We reached our goal for making the top 10 in Division 1 and were placed 9th in front of Middleton Grange.

NZSS Championships in Palmerston North was the final tournament that we were leading up to. It is the biggest tournament nation wide, with eighty girls and sixty boys teams competing from all over New Zealand. We played five days of tough games, starting off the tournament ranked at 52nd.

In pool play the most significant performance was the game against the strong Nayland High School who were winners of Division 2 South Island's. We played with pride under our team banner on the centre court, taking out the first two sets 25-21 and 26-24. Losing the next two sets, it was down to the 5th to start over and pull together and we did just that and caused one of the upsets of the tournament by taking out the game. Following pool play, which resulted in a three-way tie, we went into a point countback to determine the next round of games. We were pleased to make Division 2, which showed our huge improvement over the season. We were ecstatic to finish in 11th place in Division 2, an improvement of 21 places on 2008 and placing us 31st overall. We were proud to finish ahead of local rivals St Andrew's and CGHS. It was a very successful season and a great high note to finish off the Nationals. We were all very proud of our results, had heaps of fun and trained hard. We had awesome coaching, managing and support which helped us to perform as a team and achieve the goals that we set ourselves over the season.

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Hannalt Jarrold and Lisa Hammond Captain & Vice Captain Volleyball

With fewer numbers turning out for trials in 2009 there was only the one team selected. The 'N.team was made up of Elise Rutherford, Annalise Brown, Emily Farquhar, Sam Williams, Katie Vilsbaek, Mariah Turnbull, Emilie Simpson, Hannah Port, Sorcha Peren, Tiana Placid, Lizzy Oliver, Grace Oliver, Lily Broster-Turley and Katherine Harper.

Term One results 2nd Wednesday School Competition 5th South Island Secondary School Champs 3rd NZSS Champ - 'B' Divi • n

The team competed in the NZSS Water Polo Div 2 Championships at QEII. Although playing some good games throughout the tournament, our inexperience showed in losses to Marian and CGHS. The third placing overall, after beating Avonside in the 3-4 playoff by 8-3, was a good indication of the ability of the team.

Congratulations to Annalise Brown and Tiana Placid who were both named as MVPs out of a total of five girls from all of the teams playing.

Players named in Canterbury teams in 2009 Annalise Brown Ul6, U18 Tiana Placid U16 Katie Vilsbaek Katherine Harper Grace Oliver

U18 U14 Ul 4

Tiana and Annalise were also named in National Squads - Under 15 and Under 16 respectively.

Overall it has been a term for development and learning as well as getting to know each other's abilities in the water. We have improved immensely as a team unit and believe that Term 4 should show the rewards of much greater success. Although our start to the season was shaky due to the loss of the majority oflast year's starting line up, our skills in the water and coordination as a team improved as the term progressed. It was disappointing that the team over all lacked the confidence to achieve some of the goals we had set prior to the season.

Despite this our results do not truly reflect our capabilities. We are a young team and gave some of the more experienced teams a good run for their money and many of our games were very close. It was great to have so many new additions to the team and they all really brought different dynamics to our game, each individually having so much to offer. Our team has a lot of potential and we can't wait to show the other schools what we are made of in Term 4.

Elise Rutherford and Annalise Brown lo

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lalfttlnntn This year we again had a number of girls sign up to play in the Canterbury Secondary School Wednesday Badminton competition. It was another season of challenging, fun and gruelling games.

All St Margaret's teams did well with most finishing either 3rd or 4th overall in their division. Teamwork, fair play and hard work all played a part in each team's successful season and we hope this will continue in the seasons to come. It was also great to see that the top teams were making the most of the coaching every Tuesday night.

Our 'X team participated in the annual Winter Quadrangular Tournament, which was held at St Margaret's this year. We were up against tough competitors with some of the opposition being South Island representatives. After two losses to Columba College and St Hilda's we had a close game against Craighead Diocesan and narrowly lost to finish 4th overall. All of the players in the 'A:team exceeded their potential and proved that the coaching and training paid off.

We are hoping to continue the ladder competition that was set up at the end of this season so that all players can be challenged to compete against each other in order to determine rankings. This is a good way to encourage all players to experience the more competitive side of Badminton and to extend themselves.

We would like to say a huge thank you to Mr David Gee for coaching our top teams, putting them through drills and exercise's so that skills were developed. Also thanks to Ms Harvey, Ms Copland and Mr Leighton for coming and supporting teams at the different venues each week.

This extra support is always appreciated.

Good luck to all the girls playing Badminton in 2010 - have fun and play hardEmma Anderson and Chelsea Robinson Captain and Vice Captain Badminton

Basketball at St Margaret's has had a very successful

Week, the team travelled to Nelson to compete against

season in 2009, with nine teams competing in various

other South Island schools, and in a tight match against

competitions. We have had some very promising results,

Cashmere High School, went down by three points to

starting with our Years 7 & 8 Blue team beating Heaton

finish 8th.

Intermediate in their final to take out the trophy for the Years 7 & 8 girls Pioneer Basketball Competition. Huge

The talent within St Margaret's College Basketball has

thanks must go to the coach Andrew Beadle and manager

been huge this year, which is evident through the result we

Shirley Smith.

have achieved and the representative teams that players have made. We have had seven of our girls selected for

We also had our Year 9 '/\ team beat Rangi Ruru in their

teams at a regional level; Phoebe Steele Canterbury U15B,

final to take out the Year 9 grade. These girls went through

Polly Hill Canterbury U15A, Nicole Lloyd, Holly Lloyd

the season undefeated, and were coached by Becky Lough.

and Bernice Lough Canterbury

The St Margaret's Open Green, White and Purple teams

U19A and Lexie Mehrtens North Canterbury Ul9.

Ul 7A, Becky Lough

all had excellent seasons finishing first in their respective grades and divisions. Thank you to Mr Belcher, Justin

Polly Hill (U16) and Holly Lloyd (U18) have gone on to be

ewton and Ben Brady for working with some of these

selected for the New Zealand Development Koru teams,

teams, and all the volunteers who have helped out on a

Bernice Lough selection into the South Island Ul 7 teams

Friday night coaching, managing and scoring.

and Becky Lough attended the Australian U18 state championships in the New Zealand U18 Women's team.

Under the experienced guidance of Gina Farmer the Senior 'I\ team has had a very memorable season. The

These achievements by the St Margaret's College players

season started with a bang in a gruelling qualifying match

and teams have been outstanding - a result of a lot of

against Rangi Ruru, with St Margaret's winning by only

hard work put in over the years, and we hope that this

three points to secure a spot in Division 1 for 2009. The

continues in the future

team had a couple more wins throughout the competition and finished a very respectable 4th. This is the first

Rebecca Lough and Nicole Lloyd

time St Margaret's has ever been in the top four of the

Captain and Vice-Captain Basketball

Canterbury Schools Competition. During Tournament

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St Margaret's representative teams once school crou country in HagleyPark to th ·th enthusiasm.

in the sport of Crou Country, from our pionships in Nelson being competed in

d the day well finishing 19th in the Ye

Cross

The cycling team doubled in size from last year to four team members. They competed in a mixture of races in the weekly Wednesday competition including grade scratch races, time trials and hill climbs. They competed in the SISS at Ruapuna in July and two of the members competed in the two-day tour in Blenheim. The team was very close to a bronze medal at the Litolff Cup race in August and as the sport further develops at St Margaret's we look forward to the sport of cycling gaining a higher profile in the future.

A small team competed at the CSS Duathlon at Halswell Quarry in July and achieved some very successful results.

Emily Doyle was placed 6th in the junior race. Emilie Batt was placed 3rd and Emily Wood was placed 2nd in the intermediate race. The junior team of Lauri Watt and Geraldine Roche were placed 3rd. Emily Wood went on to compete at the NZSS Duathlon in Feilding and was placed 8th.

With so many riders in our St Margaret's Community, we have the good fortune of being able to enter multiple competitive teams in every interschool competition. The first of these for the year was the Canterbury Interschool Show Jumping Competition. St Margaret's topped the competition in more ways than one, with three teams competing. We had the most riders competing and received the most places and prizes for a school. While the SMC Green team, captained by Claudia Mehrtens, won the competition overall, many SMC riders were placed in each round of competition finishing with very respectable scores.

Next on the Interschool Calendar was the One Day Event. Again St Margaret's College showed strength in numbers entering three full teams. Every team did very well and there was no room for error with fewer than ten points separating the top six teams at the finish. With one rider taking the last rail in the showjumping phase, gold was snatched from them and they were forced to let another SMC team take home the Jane Sullivan Trophy.

This team of Claudia Mehrtens, Emily Farquhar, Gussie

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Cohen and Anna Redmond must have also read Mrs Lightfoot's page-long list of "tips for winning turnout" in which she covers everything needed including underwear colours and designs. Indeed, they left their g-strings at home enabling them to win the turnout prize, and the trophy in this trialling competition. Not to be outdone, the two other SMC teams were not far behind gaining fourth and sixth places in this competition out of a total of twenty teams.

A team of Kerry Thompson, Harriet Redmond, Claudia Mehrtens and Jess Arthur overcame several factors to come away with a fifth place in this year's Interschool Dressage Competition. Harriet did very well finishing with a top three place in each of the two tests.

Individually, riders from St Margaret's have done very well this year as well. The Canterbury Eventing Team that competed in the New Zealand Pony Club Eventing Championships could nearly have been an entire SMC crew. These girls were Martina Maxwell (Captain), Georgia Bonner, and reserves Emily Reyno d

Maddy Crowe who traveled to Auckland, competed for three days and came away with a well deserved fourth place overall.

Georgie Pinckney has continued to achieve in the show jumping world winning Junior Rider titles at both South Island and National level.

Harriet Redmond was selected for the Under 21 NZ Dressage Squad. This is an amazing achievement for a fourteen year old and she must be congratulated for this.

Potentially the biggest event from an organising point of view is the SMC One Day Event. This year we changed a few of the traditional aspects of the event and combined it with Rangi Ruru and Girls' High. This event could not happen without the help, on the day and at working bees in the lead-up, of so many girls and parents. Parental support is essential in a sport such as this and riders have to be hugely thankful to their parents for their support.

St Margaret's Equestrian is improving in strength and depth every year and I feel that this year has been one of the most successful yet.

Susie Stewart - Captain of Equestrian

100•1 Football this year has been fantastic. We began the season with an almost completely brand new team. Although we never quite achieved the results we wanted, the improvement of the team was very evident throughout and many players revealed their hidden talents. During the first few games, we were somewhat

lacking in

numbers. A thank you must go to those who filled in when all seemed lost. Returning for Term 3, our numbers blossomed and we began to feel like more of a team.

Under the guidance of our extremely talented coach the team learnt an array of new skills while expanding their knowledge and understanding for the game.

A final thank you must go to Jose Matiz for sharing his skills and Ms Archer for her organisation and support.

Thank you for giving up your time to help the 1st XL We really look forward to hearing of next year's progress and success. Best of luck girls.

Claire Ruddenklau and Emily Farquhar Captain and Vice Captain Football

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The SMC Gymsports (Trampolining, Aerobics and Artistic Gymnastics, "TAG") girls of 2009 had a very

At the Aeroskols Canterbury's, the SMC aerobics team,

successful and enjoyable year. Results in Canterbury

placed 1st in Level 3, and Jess Gibson was also placed 1st in

Secondary Schools Competition and the NZSS Champs

the individual Level 3 grade. In the NZCAF competition,

in Auckland in September were exceptional. It was great

Kristie Benyon and Livia-Kate Pearce placed 4th in the

to see all the new Gymsports enthusiasts involved in all three disciplines. Team members and coaches showed

Senior Open Team grade.

great commitment,

At the NZSS Nationals, Jess Gibson was a finalist in the individual Level 3 grade, and the SMC aerobics team

enthusiasm and support of each

other.

(Charlotte White, Sarah Fleete and Jess Gibson) were

placed 2nd overall in Level 3. At the NZCAF Nationals, All SMC Gymnastics and Trampolining teams at the CSS Championships put in a fantastic effort with the following successful results.

the team of Kristie Benyon and Livia-Kate Pearce performed well in the Senior Open grade and Jess Gibson was placed 2nd in Level 3 at NZ Gymsport Nationals. All the aerobics competitors this year competed in the top

The C Grade team (Bonnie Brady, Cuillin MacKay, Helena

grades at their competition.

Kirby and Dana Thomson) finished 2nd in the Team Trampoline TI1is was the firsl compelilion for a number

In Artistic Gymnastics Jess Gibson placed 5th overall in

of these girls so was a fantastic result. Bonnie was 2nd

Open C grade. Jess and Charlotte White achieved top ten

in the individual competition. In B Grade Jess Gibson

placings in Trampolining.

came 2nd and Charlotte White 4th. Unfortunately a knee injury kept Jamie de Jong out of this competition.

In Artistic Gymnastics, Dana Thompson and Helena

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LJLJWe look forward to seein~ Gymsports at St ~argaret:, College continue '" streng[7 [7 in 201O. r!) r!)

Kirby placed 1st and 8th respectively in Novice B. In the Open C grade, Jess Gibson placed 1st overall and Savannah Adams placed 2nd. Charlotte White came 3rd

Jess Gibson, Charlotte White and Jamie de Jong

overall in Club A grade.

Gymsports Captains

~r. ·• Girls' High School. We ended the competition in fourth position and had four girls selected into the competition's Early in Term 2 the SMC 1st XV started its very first

Tournament Team.

training with a large group of old timers mixed in with new comers. After the first few training sessions, some

At Canterbury

girls decided that this sport really wasn't their calling,

to make it into semis after dominating pool play. We

and chose a different pathway.

Tens Tournament

we also managed

continued into the semi finals after a replica semi final of our 15-a-side competition against Avonside Girls' High

We started the season strongly, not losing a match until

School and headed into the final, but once again, we were

we meet our foes from last season Papanui High School.

denied a victory by Papanui High School.

We finished the round robin ranked second, which set us up to have a relatively easy semi-final against Avonside

From a very talented team we had seven of our athletes

Girls' High School. Heading into the final there were a

being selected into the Best Against the Rest team with

lot of nerves, but also some big reputations to be broken.

Helen Abbey, Freddie Archibald, Liv Loe and Martina

At half time we were looking strong, down just 5-0 but

Maxwell selected to represent Canterbury in the SISS

with the loss of our first-five and fullback we left gaps in

Tournament.

defense and ended up going down 17-0. This was a brave performance

by a developing team and was the best

points differential by any team in the competition.

Congratulations

to this team for their fair play and

dedication through the season. We, along with the rest of our Year 13 players, wish the team all the best for next

We were also lucky enough to have a group of girls to travel

season.

down to Oamaru, where we competed in the Girls' Rugby Festival and after some good wins and tough losses, we

Olivia Loe & Martina Maxwell

saw ourselves in the semis facing top seeds South Otago

Co-Captains Rugby

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1 What a year it has been for hockey at St Margaret's.

All teams have ended the season with great results from consistent performances. The senior teams have competed well in both club and school sport competition as well as the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th XI having the privilege of representing the school during Tournament Week.

The Youth Team this year was made up of some first time hockey players alongside many Year 9 players. The team improved their skill throughout the season and were fortunate to also have budding Year 7 and Year 8 girls fill in for them when they needed players. The team finished 6th in the third division of the youth grade.

The 1st XI again competed in the premier club competition finishing 6th. This was a great outcome for a school team playing against teams with national players.

This challenge extended to the team winning the midweek competion with a 1-0 win over Rangi Ruru in the final to take the Press Cup. Shortly after this success it was off to Federation Cup where they made it into the final against Auckland Diocesan. Although the team didn't come home with the Cup, it was no mean feat to be ranked second in New Zealand for secondary schools hockey.

Hockey for girls in Years 3-8 started the season with the amalgamation of St Margaret's and Selwyn House. Four combined and two full St Margaret's teams were then entered in the competition.

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Like the 1st XI, the 2nd XI had an excellent season.

Throughout the season in club competition they proved they were the team to beat with many one sided games and consistent wins. Eventually at the end of the season they reached their goal and won the 4th division. Their win makes the future look bright for St Margaret's hockey. In their school competition the girls finished 2nd narrowly with the game having to go to sudden death strokes. The 2nd XI were able to attend the Chris Arthur Cup in Palmerston North were they came away with 4th place.

The 3rd XI once again had a great season competing in the 4th division alongside the 2nd XI. They competed well and even stole a win from the 2nd XI in one game. The girls finished 5th in the competition. The 3rd XI showed their class in their school competition and convincingly won their grade. For tournament the girls took a trip down south to visit Cromwell for a week. From a week's worth of hard games they were able to come away with 6th place at the Jenny McDonald Cup. This year the 4th XI were placed 4th in round robin of their club competition then 3rd in the knock out round.

In their school competition they placed 2nd in round robin and then 4th in knock out round. This team also had the opportunity to play at the Nunweek Tournament in Christchurch and finished 6th.

The Primary '.A:team once again had a great season. The girls were so convincing in their performances that they had the competition wrapped up before the final game.

A number of these players were selected into the Collier Cup team that finished runner-up on strokes.

The Super 8A team won the final to claim the title with a 4-0 victory over Selwyn Club. The Super 8 Green and Brown Teams met in their last game of the season, with the Brown Team victorious in a 5-2 win.

Throughout the season both the Intermediate 8s and the Junior 8s competed well. The Junior 8s ended the season with a win finishing 5th in the competition. The Intermediate 8s consistently played well with many draws throughout the season.

1st XI players had sole or shared responsibility for coaching all junior teams and they all enjoyed this as it helped in their own game.

As you can tell it has been an outstanding year for hockey at St Margaret's, but this would not have been possible without the help of our coaches, managers, the sports department, and of course our parents. A huge thank you to all for your time and dedication to St Margaret's hockey.

to be ranked second in NZ f~·r secondary schools h~k~ Amelia Gibson & Rosie Studholme Captain & Vice Captain Hockey

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St Margaret's College has f the most successful . ber had one O netball seasons m a num [l of years ()

Several new coaches began the season and with Helen

The senior 'X team won the quadrangular tournament for the first time in a number of years, beating the Craighead team by one goal. The 'N.team also moved up to the senior grade after winning the senior reserve grade in round two. They competed strongly and retained a position in the senior grade for 2010. The team narrowly missed a place in Supernet play offs losing to Rangiora

Bryant as our new TIC everything looked promising right from the start. A total of twenty teams competed in

High School by five goals.

the Wednesday and Saturday competitions, giving close to 200 players the opportunity to play the sport. A large

Similarly at South Island's, the senior 'X team had a

number of these teams won their section in the Saturday competition.

Early in the season the Wand 'B' teams had the opportunity

tough pool with both Rangiora and St Peter's of Gore.

St Peter's then went on to win the SISS tournament. The SMC team was unlucky to miss a place in the top sixteen and instead dropped to 23rd place. The final game was

to play against visiting teams from Townsville Grammar

one to remember bealing Villa Maria (lhe 2008 Nalional winners) by fifteen goals for a superb end of season win!

and St John's College Queensland. The 'B' team also played several school teams in Dunedin and Oamaru as

Christchurch Representatives

part of a development tour, in the July holidays with good results against top school teams.

and Hazel Redmond all made the Christchurch Ul 4

Juniors

Development Team and Alice Barnett made the Canterbury Primary Schools' Metro Team. Holly and

The Years i and 8 teams had a very successful season including their trip to Queen Margaret College in Wellington. Our Year 9 'X team won the South Island Junior Tournament in a nail biting final, beating our close rivals Rangi Ruru by just one goal. This is the first time SMC has won a title at this tournament. This promising team also had a number of girls who successfully claimed positions in Christchurch teams.

representative

age group

The Year 10 'N. team also had a successful season being the only SMC team to make Saturday finals and to win the Ul5 grade.

Shannon Clark, Holly Greenslade, Henrietta Mannering

Shannon were also selected in the top ten players' team for the Ul 4 Development Team. Holly Lloyd and Tiana Placid both made and co-captained the Christchurch Ul5 Representative Team.

Student Coaches and Umpires

This year we had twenty two student coaches across a range of teams. The majority of these girls also play on a Saturday, but still showed dedication and commitment to the teams that they coach. A number of girls are also developing their skills as umpires, including Emma Silva who gained her Level 2 Umpiring award and Level 3 practical. Kirsten Miller and Kimberley Twine also gained Levels 1 and 2 Practical and Achieved Local Theory.

Both of these successful junior teams look promising for the future of our netball.

Seniors

Following a good season of competitive netball both the senior 'D' and the senior 'B' teams made Saturday play offs, with each team narrowly missing a place in the finals of the Saturday competition.

With the success of both the junior teams and the up and coming senior 'B' team players, SMC netball looks as if it is only going to get better in the future.

Kate Kilpatrick Captain of Netball

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SITlOD This year the Skiing and Snowboarding was amazing! We started off with house skiing and snowboarding, where forty girls met outside Kilburn house at the bright hour of 7.00am to travel to Mt Hutt.

Special thanks to Mr Woods and others, who gave us opportunities to enjoy our sport and for creating an outstanding season for so many girls.

Congratulations to all the girls who raced with house

Head of Skiing and Snowboarding

Sorcha Peren

spirit and who definitely deserved those points gained, with Manuka winning house skiing and Kowhai winning house snowboarding. Sadly CSS Champs were cancelled again, the third year running due to poor weather. We managed, however, to get a ski team into the SISS Ski Champs at Mt Dobson. Annabel Ottowa, Jessica Ottowa, Harriet Lange and Samantha Garbarini-McKendry carved up the tracks winning easily.

There was not only racing in the SMC community, Jamel Barber was placed 3rd at the National Freestyle Championships and the International Club also had a skiing outing.

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Initially a number of girls showed interest in playing squash and found that the competition had increased in size since last year. This fast, fun and competitive game had its ups and downs. Despite tough games, competitors sometimes not showing up and small teams, the girls have really persisted and improved.

As a team we decided that next year perhaps a 'Learn to Play Squash Day' would encourage more into the sport.

We love squash and want to see it being appreciated by more players. Unfortunately, the cost and size would not allow for St Margaret's to build squash courts on site!

2009 has been a good year and this is thanks to the Sports Department's administration of taxis and supervision as well as Mrs Flewellen tirelessly carting us around Christchurch in pursuit of teams to play.

On reflection, the season as a whole has been a good one and I hope to see squash have a higher profile at St Margaret's in 2010.

Scarlett Aldridge 'A' team Captain

Congratulations

to Nicole

the Most Valued Contribution Sportswoman")

Lloyd ("The Award for

respective categories at the Zonta Sports Awards. Also

to a Team by a Young

congratulations to our other finalists - Margot Gibson,

and Ruby Ashworth-Manning

Award for Contribution

("The

to Sports Administration by a

Sian Fremaux and Charlotte White for being selected as finalists in "The Award for Outstanding

Individual

Young Woman as an Umpire, Referee, Coach or Tutor")

Achievement by a Young Sportswoman Specializing in

for being recognized with a 'Highly Commended' in their

One Sport': There were over 180 entries.

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The 2009 St Margaret's College Sports Dinner was a huge success. The message delivered by our guest

The table decorations of solid stones with a lit candle

speaker, Gina Farmer, former NZ Basketball player, was

our young sportswomen have had at their time at St Margaret's. The candle and balloons were an indication

inspirational and grounding. This was reiterated in Julie Seymour's response as she was awarded the SMC Old

or helium balloons signified the solid grounding that

of the light that these girls have taken through leadership

Girls' Association Award. Sports Captains Rebecca Lough

and achievement and also the idea that with hard work

and Kate Kilpatrick, were outstanding in their support of Sports Staff in running the event, and their mothers

they could fly to great heights.

delivered a very stimulating and moving response to the

The following achievers are to be congratulated.

toast for Parents, Coaches and Managers.

The Sports

Council ably supported all the planning and preparation.

1MOOI01il'S

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YEAR 13

Jessica Gibson

Helen Abbey

Genevieve Macilquham

Aerobics Hockey

Rachel Best

Meg O'Connell

Hockey

Sian Fremaux

Annabel Tayles

Margot Gibson

Emily Farquhar

Hockey Lifesaving (Tl)

Nicole Lloyd

Hannah Steenson

Lifesaving (Tl)

Genevieve Macilquham

Hope Westbury

Rowing (Tl)

Hannah Minty

Olivia Loe

Emilie Simpson

Nicole Lloyd

Rugby Volleyball

Katie Vickers Sarah Vickers

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YEAR 12

Georgia Cameron

Hockey and Rowing(Tl)

Fredericka Archibald

Elise Rutherford

Hockey and Lifesaving(Tl)

Annalise Brown

Martina Maxwell

Equestrian and Rugby

Charlotte Evans Bailey Kennedy Bernice Lough Hannah Stanford Annabelle Wright

(beyond the previous awarding of Colours) Rebecca Lough

Basketball

Amelia Gibson Ashleigh Johnson

Hockey Hockey Tennis

Kate Kilpatrick

Touch

Rosie Studholme Julie Seymour

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.Aerobics Athletics Basketball Climbing

Achievement and Service Most Promising Athlete Fiona Morrison Cup for Outstanding Performance O'Connell Prize for Most Valuable Player Wesley Climbing Cup for Leadership and Commitment Rebekah Masterton Cup -

Cross Country Cycling Dragonboating Equestrian Football Gymnastics Hockey

Most Determined and Enthusiastic Climber Most Improved Runner Beryl Burton Trophy for Most Valuable Team Member Harlow Trophy for Outstanding Contribution Susan McCaul Cup for Equestrian Performance Murdoch Cup for Outstanding Achievement Fairest and Best Player

Jessica Gibson Lauri Watt Margot Gibson Rebecca Lough Julianne Shields Meisha Booth Juliette Poad Emily Wood Ashleigh Johnson Georgia Bonner Claudia Mehrtens

Taylor Trophy for Competition Results and Coaching Joanna Brinkman Cup for Most Improved Player

Claire Ruddenklau Jess Gibson Jess Gibson

Chris Arthur Cup for Leadership and Dedication to Hockey

Lizzie Redwood

Mackintosh Award for Service

SMC Hockey Award for the Player who displays the Greatest Commitment

Amelia Gibson & Rosie Studholme Amelia Gibson

Most Valuable Player Life Saving Netball

Dedication and Commitment Cartridge Cup for Most Improved Netball Player Chambers Trophy for Most Promising Junior Player Best Performed Team Best Senior Player

Rowing

Sarah Masterton Cup for Service to Netball Trudy Keys Cup Most Dedicated Rower Leadership and Enthusiasm Rower of the Year Hilgendorf Cup for the Most Promising Novice

Rugby Skiing Snowboarding Swimming Tennis Touch Triathlon/Duathlon Volleyball Waterpolo

Fechney Cup - Contribution to the Success of Rowing Pierce Aubrey Trophy - Most Successful crew Smith Cup for Player of the Year St Margaret's Cup for Skiing The Blair Cup for Most Extreme Snowboarder Most Promising Swimmer (Year 9) Most Outstanding Swimmer over All Age Groups Contribution to School Tennis Performance and Sportsmanship Most Valuable Player Jane McDonald Cup Most Valuable Player Dedication and Commitment to Water Polo Player of the Year

Amelia Gibson & Sian Fremaux Emily Farquhar Katie Vickers Holly Lloyd Year 9A Kate Kilpatrick Emma Silva Charlotte Tomkins Georgia Cameron Olivia Loe Ruby Hauschild & Alex Hazlett Rosie Bolderstone Underl6 8 Olivia Loe Jessica Ottawa Margot Mills Grace Rapley Elizabeth Potts Ashleigh Johnson Jessica Ottawa Kate Kilpatrick Emily Wood Nicole Lloyd Elise Rutherford Annalise Brown

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St Margaret's Cup Junior Sportswoman

Outstanding Junior Sporting Achievement Achievement in More than One Sport

Jessica Ottawa Jessica Ottawa & Tiana Placid

Jocelyn Freeman Rose Bowl

Leadership in and Dedication to Sport

Kate Kilpatrick &

Mollie Copper Cup

Sportsmanship and Service to Sport

Amelia Gibson

Hiatt Cup

Outstanding Sporting Achievement

Eliza Sim (Runner-up)

Rebecca Lough

Amelia Gibson (Winner) Chris Arthur Cup

Best Performed Team

1st XI Hockey team

Excellence in Sport Award

Runner-Up Sportswoman

Sian Fremaux & Margot Gibson

Reeves Trophy

Sportswoman of the Year

Rebecca Lough

Athletics & Cross Country Basketball

NZSS Selection

Basketball Equestrian

NZ UIS Team

11-oaffl&'S Margot Gibson Polly Hill Becky Lough Harriet Redmond Charlotte White

12S

Sian Fremaux Amelia Gibson

Gymnastics Hockey Hockey

NZ U16 Girls Koru Team NZ Ul 7 Junior Rider Squad NZ Senior Elite Artistic NZ Ul8 Women's Team NZ UIS Women's Team & Blacksticks Development

Jessie Park Madelaine Parker

Ice Figure Skating Ice Figure Skating

NZ Representation

Nicole Ruddiman

Life Saving

NZ Age Group Selection

Elise Rutherford

Life Saving

NZ Age Group Selection

Hannah Steenson

Life Saving Sailing

NZ Age Group Selection

Gabrielle Cross Eliza Sim

Squash

Angel Huang

Table Tennis

NZ Junior NZ Squad

Jessica Ottawa

NZ Junior Selection

Annalise Brown

Tennis Water Polo

Tiana Placid

Water Polo

NZ U15/16 Squad Selection

NZ Representation

NZ Selection

NZ Youth Selection

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MrB Woods Allison Stokes, Julia Hipango, Amelia Gibson, Rachel Best, Bonnie Murray Rebecca Woolman, Caroline Coates, Alice Rutherford, Mayan Baran Lucy Dallison, Jessica O'Halloran, Annalise Brown, Emily Doyle, Savannah Adams Sorcha Peren, Margot Gibson

Renee Messervy, Alice Barnett, Rachel Miller, Molly Roberts, Ai Jun (Kelly) Zhong, Eleanor Hurton, Olivia Graham, Hikaru Toyama, Rachel Basher, Flora Hansen, Bianca Iggo Second Row: Hanseul Nam, Shannon Brien, Autumn Howes-Bleeker, Elise Le Compte Rebecca Collins, Meg Elston, Rhiannon Churchward, Sophie O'Brien, Aida Azlan, Terian Le Compte, Emma Clarke, Philippa Cross, Kate Butt Catherine Kemp

Gabrielle Elliott, Sophie Heenan, Gabriella Donaldson, Morgan Baddeley, Annabel Hurton, Aine Yates Holly Stanford, Emma Henderson, Julia Newsome-White, Phoebe Steele, Prue Silva, Maria Court Second Row: Isabella Forbes, Hannah Beadle, Anna Robertson, Beatrice Rogers, Atiya Dein, Alexandra Leck, Thornton Lanauze-King Jae-Hyung (Jenny) Park, Natalie Bocock, Molly Dyer, Kiml.,erley Wood, Jessica Hamilton Claudia Mills

Mrs R Fraser Taylah Eder, Lily McCormick, Ni-Sha Ho, Olivia Mendonca, Tessa Fulton, Emma Alderton Hyun Jee Yoon, Alice Harris, Neve Duston, Millicent Ferguson-Wilson Chrisanne Tarry, Silke Weil, Ella Stokes Jae-Ha (Jenny) Ko, Francesca Harris, Meg Glading, Grace McCarthy-Raw Iris Keizer, Yifat Majgaonkar

Ms D Lean Sabine Keenan, Miki Yamaoka, Annie McDermott, Courtney White, Millie Bremner, Sophie Taylor Ivana Moreton, Amelia Reed, Jemima Tennekoon, Sophie McCracken, Kirsty Findlay, Bridget Beadle, Eilish Hargen Alice Whittle, Wendy Lin, Emily Peebles, Quinn Watkins, Fatima Alqassab, Monique Arthur

Second Row:

Second Row:

50B

6SH

Teacher: Back Row: Second Row: Front Row:

Absent:

Ms P Sheldon Maria van Kuijk, Sophia Chen, Talei Vunigasau, Brooke McCaw-Hurrell, Alisha Duncan, Tayla Messervy, Hannah Chamberlain, Isabella Storer Raisin Yates, Sophie Tunstall, Faith Gunn, Aimee Williamson, Aryn Azlan Madison Bould

Teacher: Second Row:

Front Row:

Mrs P Double Sophie Norris, Peyton Calvert, Bonnie Duggan, Sarah White, Charlotte McGill Gabrielle Zelter, Indianna Scott, Ella-Rose McGrath, Jennifer Beddard, Mikayla Green

4CH

Second Row:

Mrs K Chittock Polly Forbes, Prue Lange, Jessica Williamson, Nishtha Denya Jessica Broughton-Shaw, Hannah Bartram, Katja Collins, Isabella Solomons, Meg Calvert

Second Row:

Miss N Douglas Natalie Hutton, Katie Tunstall, Ruby Roberts, Loveday Mossman-Catchpole Georgia Mackay, Samara Ajjam, Amy Eveleigh, Petra Green

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GAP Moreton Hall, UK 2010 Otago First Year Health Science 2011

2008 - 2009 GAP St Peters, UK 2010 Victoria LLB/BA 2011

Lincoln B Viticulture and Oenology

2005 - 2009 Massey B Vet Science

Lincoln B Viticulture and Oenology

SarahFleete

Canterbury B Fine Arts or BA/LLB

2003 - 2009 Rangi Ruru College Early Childhood

Lincoln B Social Science

Canterbury B Speech and Language Therapy

ChelseaRichdale

LauraRobertson

Otago First Year Health Science

TessaSchriek

2005 - 2009 GAP Brecon 2010 NASDA 2011

Otago Medical Radiation Therapy

CPIT B Broadcasting Journalism

2004 - 2009 GAP 2010 Canterbury BA 2011

CanterburyNictoria BCom

2005 - 2009 NZ College Early Childhood Early Childhood

2008 - 2009 Canterbury BTchln Early Childhood

Daughters, Mothers Grandmothers

and GREAT

GRANDMOTHERS BackRow: Laura-BethFeary(VIOLETDALGETY), Georgina duVal Uane Penman), Victoria Brown (Penny Harvey, Denise Clarke), Joanna Costello (Katherine Page), Elise Rutherford (Anne Clifford), Georgina Leggett (Sue Ashton), Katie Vilsbaek (Sally Elder, Joan Chapman), Rosemary Studholme Uanet Suckling) 3rd:

Row:

Emily

Mackay(Amanda

Hayman

(Frances

Walker),

Cuillan

Gerard, Gwynfa Owen), Lucinda Dewhirst

(Catherine Robinson), Samantha McKellar (Amanda

Hazlett,

Bridget Rutherford (Margaret Dickel) Caroline Caldwell (Joan Burrows, THELMA GEE) Claudia Leathart (Pippa MacKay),

Anne Todd), Mariah Turnbull (Helen Stringer), Cate Mallon

Emilie Batt (Angela Kerr)

(Debbie 11wmas), Georgie Wilding (Katie Heyward), Elizabeth McLean(Marianne Murray),

Emilie Simpson (Louise Yeoman), Georgina Abbott (Louise Whyte, Ann Plimmer),

2nd Row: Charlotte Gardner Uennifer Bird), Helen Vincent

Hannah Kyle (Penny Ferguson, Jane Penny), Harriet Smith (Karen Davison),

Hannah Rutherford (Margaret Dickel), ( Valerie Winter), Emily Diack ( Wendy Morris, Kathleen Hawkins),

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Georgia Francis (Mandie Foster), Lucy Peebles (Kathryn B Hunt,

Julia Bullen (Tonia Spang, Anna Luisetti),

Barbara Todd), Polly Hill (Sarah Hill), Annabel Morris (Kathleen

Juliette Sewell (Robyn Perkins),

Hawkins), Samantha Brown (Penny Harvey, Denise Clarke),

Kate Idiens (Susan Mohammed),

Madeline Hayman (Frances Walker), Vanessa Shanks (Dinah

Kate Johnstone (Diana Carson) Kate Tothill (Rose Chapman, Jimmo McAlpine, Tom Tothill),

Anderson)

Kristie Benyon (Mandy Woods), Front Row: Bridget Beadle Uoanna Had.field, Judy Hobbs), Maria

Kristina Russell (Ngaire Blank),

van Kuijk Uuliet Sanders), Emily Peebles (Kathryn B Hunt, Barbara

Lucinda Dewhirst (Catherine Robinson),

Todd), Charlotte Wigley (Kathryn D Hunt), Hannah Beadle Uoanna

Madeline Ashton-Martyn Uo Ashton),

Had.field, Judy Hobbs), Georgina Abbott (Louise Whyte, Ann

Madeline Baird Uulia MacKenzie),

Plimmer), Fiona Mclachlan

(Deborah Chambers, Betty Croft),

Margot Gibson (Sue Williams),

Emma Henderson (Susie Vernon, Mary Russell), Ruby Hauschild

Megan Vincent (Valerie Winter),

Uane Jenkins), Rebecca Christeller (Margot Chaffey)

Nicola Shaw (Marie Morris), Paris Frost (Shelley Pannell),

Absent:

Pippa Thomas (Bridget Larnder),

Aiden Verity (Gillian Edwards),

Rachel Robilliard Uulie Brown)

Alex Archibald (Belinda Fahey)

Sarah Feary (DOROTHY DALGETY),

Amanda Ott (Jocelyn Dowland)

Sophie Bonnington (Mildred Easterbrook),

Amelia Dalman (Sarah Hannah),

Stephanie Henderson (Rebecca Moreton-Smith),

Bridget Cowles (Sue Vickery, Jennifer Jones, FREDA COOPER),

Susannah Stewart (Dorothy McLean, Nola Vile)

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