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■ International
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■ Junior School
28- 34
■ House Reports
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■ Middle School
35-46
■ The Arts
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■ Senior School
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■ Sports
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■ Boarding
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■ 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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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.
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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
Nicky Douglas
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
JPQtllodlv. 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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I think Mr Kafuko learnt lo[l
from the big day out. ~ r!)
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
lJ
VV
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
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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
6S
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. ____
e mud,
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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
By Henrietta Mannering and Genevieve Redwood
B3
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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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
2nd
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1st
Mackenzie Keenan Long Jump 300m Hurdles (Open)
1st 3rd 2nd
Jessie Park
Long Jump Triple Jump
2nd 3rd
Jessica O'Halloran
100m 400m
3rd
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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
---
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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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
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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.
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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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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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