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2010 will be remembered in many ways! Our year 13s came up with the words "celebrating our past; creating our future" and this has been the theme of many of our major school events this year - the year St Margaret's College turned 100. We have used the metaphor of ROCKS Relationships Of Courage and Kindness Strengthen to represent our special community. None of us ever expected that we would be shaken into our centennial celebrations this year! The events of the September earthquake have changed this year for us all and through this time our St Margaret's family has stayed strong. Never more apt has been our theme of ROCKS where truly we have all gained strength from the relationships of courage and kindness around us.
over Labour Weekend ...
We started Term 4 this year in a marquee as we await the future plans for the restoration of our chapel. The rain and hail came down and we will never forget that day. The church is where the people are and we are here - our school has always been and always will be about people.
"Our centenary is the time to reflect on the past 100 years and to celebrate and give thanks for the vision, the hard work and the lives of those who have gone before us. We will acknowledge those who have contributed to creating the special college we have today.
I have chosen some words from my welcome speech at the official opening ceremony of the centennial celebrations
It is also time to look to the next 100 years and the challenges they will bring - to look ahead and plan with
excitement and a passionate belief that what is good and true and pure of heart will be long lasting and that the legacy that is St Margaret's will be blessed and still flourish at the turn of the next century. Every one of us will have different memories of our time at St Margaret's - the low and sad times, the failures and the achievements, the challenging times,
the
happy joy-filled times
and
the lifelong friendships we
have
made. This is the end of an era. the end of 100 years - an indelible chapter in our life stories. A little
and a mother. Our hope for her and for the future of our
piece of this special
country is that she will live her life in service leadership,
school
community
and in the care of her fellow citizen and her planet, and
will remain in our
through this she will find true happiness and fulfillment.
hearts always.
This has been the unfailing mission of our founders and all who have governed and taught in our school over the
Everyone current students, teachers
of
us;
and
past
parents, and
last 100 years. We are all guardians, custodians with a solemn duty
Trust
responsibility to uphold the vision of our forebears
Board members have
holding simultaneously the beacon to light the way for
a duty to preserve the
our future. We hear a lot about light at this time of year
best of the past while bringing innovation and forward
with the lighting of candles at the Leavers' Eucharist and
thinking practice into the education of young women.
during the candle lighting ceremony of the Founders' Day
We are responsible for their education and for providing
service. The light shining out represents the light that St
a campus which will facilitate the teaching and learning
Margaret's girls bring to the lives of others. Many will
of a new era and weather the years to come.
meet and reminisce this year and many new lights will be rekindled. May we all "kindle the light" that is our St
Our St Margaret's girl of today will be living and leading
Margaret's College - past, present and future.
us into the 21st century - she will be a provider for and of the next generation of New Zealanders as a leader
God bless St Margaret's:'
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As I write my chairman's report we are about to celebrate the school's centenary
Trust Board Chairman
at
Labour
weekend. It is a time
and the building project has almost been completed. Stage one of the Stephanie Young project involving the
for us to reflect and look back on the past
enlargement of the Ngaio Marsh Theatre and the upgrade of the Stephanie Young Building (including the toilets!) is
and to focus on our
progressing and we plan to have the working drawings
future
involvement
completed by March 2011. The Foundation has been
in educating girls for the next one hundred years. It is hard for us
launched and the challenge for St Margaret's College in the coming years is to obtain the necessary funding so we
to comprehend today that it is only in the last one hundred years that girls' education has been valued. As Bishop Julius said to the girls at the opening service of the school in 1910 'without education you may as well be cabbages in the
can implement our Campus Development Plan. We welcome three new Board members who bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to our Board; Mr Brent Bartram joins our finance committee, Mr Quin Henderson our property committee and Mrs Kim Rutter is our Synod representative. Mr Peter Allen, Reverend
back garden: This is still true today.
Amanda Neil and Mr Bruce Miles have completed their terms on the Board and we thank them for their
Over the last one hundred years St Margaret's College
outstanding contribution to the Board and support for
has gained a reputation
the school over the last few years.
for excellence in academic
achievement. The majority of our income is spent on teachers salaries and professional development as we know that this investment will retain teachers who are at the very top of their profession. Two teachers who are
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The focus for the Trust Board this year has been the implementation of stage one of the Campus Development Plan. The cafeteria and courtyard have been redesigned
retiring from St Margaret's this year, Miss Jill Kerr and Ms Marilyn Copland require special mention for their long and outstanding service to the school and for their commitment to achieving excellence in each of their
Thank you to my fellow board members, Mrs Simpson and the staff of the school. I have enjoyed working with you all this year and appreciate your hard work and commitment to the school in what has been a very memorable year. We have a lot to be thankful for as we look back on our past one hundred years and look forward to the next.
fields. I wish them both a long and happy retirement. I would also like to thank all the parents and caregivers as 'the year of the
within our school community who continue to not only
earthquake: No one will ever forget Saturday, September the 4th and being woken up at 4.35am. Schools in
support their children but also the school. I have enjoyed
Christchurch were closed for a week and St Margaret's
year.
2010 will also be remembered
College suffered significant damage. We are well insured and are confident that the school will be repaired as soon as possible. Special mention and thanks must be given to Mr and Mrs Simpson, Mr and Mrs Wyeth, Mr Peter Welham, Mrs Jo Brady, the leadership team and Mr Peter Carroll and the maintenance staff who all worked tirelessly to ensure that the school could be opened safely and that the community was kept informed.
meeting many of you at various events throughout the
Congratulations to all our students for your fantastic contribution and achievements during the year. I am constantly amazed by your successes over such a wide variety of activities. Finally I would like to wish good luck to all the school leavers with the next chapter in your lives. How different your lives and opportunities are to those who left this school one hundred years ago. Bridget Thomas Trust Board Chairman
I Well whatafantasticwayto
finish 2010with our wonderful
Throughout the year the committee has worked tirelessly
centenary celebrations. It was a fun and sometimes a very
in planning for the centenary celebrations.
moving weekend where we not only had time to catch up
Early in the year we appointed Annabel Shand to be
with our classmates but also to reflect on the lives and
our financial adviser. We have appreciated the expertise
work of those who have gone before
she brings to our committee. At
us and acknowledge the
our AGM held in November we
contributions
they have
farewelled Bridget Carr and Katie
made to creating this very
Mortlock from the committee and
unique and special school
thanked them for the work they
we have today.
had done. We also welcomed our new president Sally Vilsbaek and year
three new committee members
we have run our usual
Sarah Templeton, Tonia Bullen
annual
events
and Juliet Manson.
Tennis,
Bowls, Cranmer
Throughout
Squares' and
the
including,
Lunch,
Bridge
I would
Golf
like
opportunity
tournaments
to to
take
this
thank
the
and the Margaritas. Once
OGA committee
again we presented the Old
school
Girls' Sports Award at the
especially
and the
community, Gillian
school sports dinner. The
Simpson
2010 recipient was Pamela
Brady, for the support
Collings.
they have given me
One
of the
highlights
and
Jo
during the past two
is
the Leaver's Ball held in December
years. I have enjoyed
where
the
we welcome
the
school
opportunity
to
leavers to our Association.
lead such a committed
During the year I have had the
can now look forward
pleasure of joining with the school
to the challenges and
in attending cocktail functions in
tasks
group of people. We
North
Canterbury,
West
Coast
where
I
opportunity
and have
that
lie ahead
as we set out on the
Ashburton, Marlborough
journey
enjoyed
hundred years.
the
of the
next
of meeting up with
the Old Girls in those areas. In
In the words of Sister
November we also had a lunch with 21 Old
Winifred
Girls in Auckland kindly hosted by Sally Mills.
"May
St
Margaret's continue to stand for all that is best and highest in life:'
The Old Girls' Association donated a 'step' to the school and are in the process of purchasing a sculpture to
Eleanor Burt
celebrate the centenary
President
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This year the PFA wishes to share a letter to the Principal, Management and Staff of St Margarets' College, written by one of our members. The events of September 4, 2010 have affected us all differently. The impact goes beyond damage to chimneys and property throughout our school and city. Indeed the cracks to the paths of our school are a metaphor for the way many people feel at the moment; relatively functional, but a bit patched up while just below the surface things are quite unsettled.
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I have been privileged to get an insight into the efforts invested to ensure the safety of students and staff throughout the campus from the J~.h .. f.700731.8 moment the quake hit. At 4:35am on Saturday morning the boarding staff, our principal and every other onsite St Margaret's employee burst into action. Some staff had the foresight to grab a robe to keep warm while others had to grab a few more garments(!!!). All acted entirely selflessly with impressive urgency to protect the Boarding girls.
leadership responsibilities have been joined by teachers, administrators and even the partners/husbands/wives of our staff to barrow sand, level bitumen or complete the most basic cleaning functions. The idea of a 40 hour week has been enthusiastically abandoned. We, the families of girls at St Margaret's College, have entrusted our most precious 'asset' to the school. It is hard to imagine a greater responsibility than that which the carries. school You have acted with compassion, sensitivity and an authoritative poise which has inspired the confidence of us all. On behalf of all the parents and our community, I extend the thanks and appreciation for the aroha and wholehearted dedication to the safety and best interests of our girls. Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, "Only when it is truly dark can you see the stars." Well, there have been some very dark moments recently, but the skies of St Margaret's have been ablaze with our stars.
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Following the quake, it is clear that no job has been too big or small for our humble and committed staff. Those with
Thank you. Andrew McGill, PFA member
We have two significant farewells ahead of us. Marilyn Copland,
Deputy
Jill has devoted most of her teaching life to St Margaret's
Principal
and she is also an Old Girl. She
Academic, and Jill Kerr, Head
knows
our
history
intimately
of Music, have both announced
and is a fount of knowledge on
they will be leaving us at the
many things
end of the year. Both will leave
is fitting that she chaired the
enormous gaps in our daily lives
History Committee
and routines, both have very
the writing of the history book
high standards of excellence and
for the Centenary, a seven year
both have made a significant
undertaking.
contribution
this year has been exceptional
to the college in
their own unique way.
in
the
has
overseen
IB, beginning in the same year!
to oversee
performances
Each performance
has provided a cameo of her -
the
introduction of both NCEA and
It
The choir singing
many
undertaken. Marilyn
St Margaret's.
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her integrity, creativity, hard
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work and the constant striving for perfection. She is a legend!
This was a huge undertaking and her guidance and calm, analytical approach has been steadying as we have come
to
We look forward to elaborating further on Marilyn's
understand and deliver the intricacies and demands of
and Jill's time at St Margaret's in the Summer Edition of
both systems. She has guided so many students on their
Evergreen.
academic pathway, so has had a major impact on their lives and their futures.
Chris Wyeth Associate Principal
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ur centennial year. Over two years in the planning and a significant event in our history. From the 100 photograph of our students, "the way we wore" day, to
After the outstanding production of The Sound of Music, some staff elected to perform a play loosely based on this (very loosely!) on House Day. Nadine Allen always creates
"The Sound of Music'; we had planned to celebrate our beginning and our growth along the way.
something amazing and though we try our hardest, we do not always reach the level of excellence expected! We
Our Year 13 students used "rocks" as their metaphor -
certainly have fun trying though and the girls so enjoy seeing us in a different role.
Relationships Of Courage and Kindness Strengthen. We as a staff adopted them too. We didn't know what was ahead of us then!
"Dancing With The Staff" was a new and challenging innovation this year. The staff involved worked extremely hard over a few weeks (some may say too few!) under the
It is the people and our interactions that make our staff -room such a special place. Therefore, it is with some
guidance of student coaches, to produce an outstanding array of different genres, performed to a 'full house' of
sadness that we farewell staff from our midst. At the end of last year we farewelled Andrew Taylor, Physics teacher,
family, friends and students. A very scary thing to do but they did it professionally and expertly. Sam Fazio-Smith,
and Julia McKerrow, Dance teacher, and we thank them for the dedication and service. Jo Morrow, Director of Boarding, worked tirelessly to introduce better systems
the overall winner, brought the house down with her extremely athletic hip hop performance.
and structures and we wish her well in the future. Lyn Kennedy, Head of English for many years, retired at the end of the year too. Lyn has left a huge legacy to aspire to
Entertaining but meaningful professional development at the start of Term 3 reminded us that while we have different personalities we can work to each other's
with her high standards and academic rigour.
strengths to enhance the 'team: Friday Frolics used the playful, powerful, peaceful and precise categories
Through the year we have also said goodbye to Angela Mitchell, Boarding Administrator, and Callum Arnold
mercilessly, but we all appreciated a good laugh at ourselves!
who relieved in the Art Deptartment. Anne-marie Plummer, Music Department, left at the end of Term 2 and we thank her for her expertise and
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wonderful work with instrumental music.
The earthquake on 4 September changed our lives forever. Each or us has a story to tell and some are devastating. Staff have been wonderful in coping with the aftermath of this, caring for each other and our girls.
Early this year, we congratulated Michael Sharp and
Tonya Low on their marriage and wished them every happiness in their life together.
The Centenary celebrations at Labour Weekend have been a highlight. The campus was alive with the sounds of laughter and excitement as friends recognised and greeted each other, and they reminisced on days past. It
It has been exciting to meet the new arrivals to the Buhrkuhl, Newton, Elena, Parsons and Welham families.
has been a privilege to be involved in these celebrations
Unfortunately our roll will not be boosted a great deal in
and humbling to hear the stories of our past, merging
the future because of the predominance of boys! This year we welcomed Darren Atkins, Physics, Sada Donovan, English, Candice Egan, English and Dance, Fiona Hartland, Spanish, Viv Milsom, English, Rebecca Morris, English, and Nicky Lowe, Learning Support and Lynette Hurley, Foundation Manager.
over time to create who we are today. Our story is simple yet complex. The vision of our Founders is still embedded in who we are today and we trust this will endure for another hundred years. Chris Wyeth Associate Principal
Sall Bit Executive Principal Mrs Gillian Simpson, BSc, Dip Tchg, Dip Edu Man
Staff Mrs J Allan; Miss N Allen;
Associate Principal Mrs C Wyeth; BSc, Dip Tchg Pastoral Care
Ms K Anderson; Miss S Ashton,
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
Mr D Atkin, Ms H Bryant; Mrs E Buckler; Ms M Buhrkuhl;
Head of Junior School Mrs P Sheldon; Dip Tchg; Primary Year 6
Mrs N Carson; Mrs L Chambers;
Head of Middle School Ms A White, Dip Tchg, BEd
Mrs K Chittock;
Bursar Mr Peter Welham, B. Com (Hons), B Compt. C.A
Mr B Clarke;
Development Director Mrs Jo Brady; Dip Mktg, Cert. DMA
Ms N Coventry; Miss S Donovan;
Chaplain Rev Peg Riley; BA, Dip Tchg
Mrs P Double; Miss N Douglas; Mrs R Drummond; Miss C Egan; Mrs S Ellis;
College Nurse Mrs A Beeney, RGN Counsellor Ms Deborah Mcfadyen, M.A Psyc (Hons), NZPsS Deans Mrs S Harlow;
Ms L Chong; Mrs J Laney;
Ms L Williams;
Miss D Lean;
Mrs S Fazio-Smith; Mrs S Flewellen; Mrs R Fraser;
BT ChLn, Dip Tchg, HOD Health Dean - Year 13 BPhEd, Dip Tchg, HOD Physical Education Dean - Year 12 BA, Dip PE, PG Dip Vit/Oen, Dip Tchg, Fitness Co-ordinator Dean - Year 11 BPhEd (Otago), Dip Tchg, Physical Education - Associate Head of PE Dean - Year 10 B. Tchg (Hons), Middle School Year 8, Technology Dean - Year 9
Careers Advisor Ms A Archer; MA (Hons), Dip Tchg, Careers, Lifeskills, RE Dean of International Students Miss C Chambers; BA, CELTA, Dip Tchg
Mrs F Harland; Mr J Harris; BA, Ms P Henriksen; Mr J Hermans; Dr S Hickford; Dr S Hossbach; Mrs F Iglesis; MrMKauKau; Miss J Kerr;
Mrs T Keys;
Ms F Laffey: Mr Gavin Leighton;
BHSc, B Theol, English BA, Dip Tchg, History, Social Science BA, BFA, Dip Tchg, MT TchLn Degree, HOD Art BA, Dip Tchg, French, HOD International Languages BSc (Hons), MSc, Physics, Science Coaching and Netball Co-ordinator BA Hons, PECE, ATCL, Drama, French MFA, Dip Tchg, Photography and Art BSc, Dip Tchg, Science, Chemistry BEd PE, Dip Tchg, PE Health Lifeskills Dip Tchg, CELTA (Cambridge English Learning and Teaching to Adults), Junior Year 4 BA (Joint Hons), PGCE TEFLA English, ENSS BJL 1BJapanese, Japanese BA, Dip Journ, Dip Tchg, English, ENSS Dip Tchg, Primary Year 5 Dip Tchg, Year 3 BFA, Dip Tchg, PE Health Lifeskills BA, B Tchg, Dance, ENSS Dip Tchg, Middle School Science, Mathematics BSc, Dip Tchg, Geography, Social Sciences BA, LTCL, Dip Tchg Mathematics BA, Dip Tchg; Middle School Year 7, Science Y7 Bed, Dip Tchg, Spanish Dip Tchg, Maori Dip Tchg, Dip Home Economics, HOD Food Technology Dip Tchg, NZCE (Mechanical),TIC Graphics, BSc, MSc, PhD, Music PhD, MA, French BA Grad Dip Tchg & Learning, MEd, 1B Spanish Kaumatua (Maori Adviser) MusB, LTCL, LRSM, Acert CM, Hon GCM, Dip Tchg, AIRMT, HOD Music NDBE, Dip Tchg, Dip Business Studies, Digital Technology, Technology Sports Co-ordinator Dip Tchg, Chemistry and Science
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Mrs N Leith; Mrs A Lidstone; Mrs L Lightfoot;
Mrs J Macdonald; Mrs L Mackay; DrBMann; Mrs C Marsh; Mrs H McDonald; Mr K McDonnell; Ms J McLaughlin; Mrs D Mellish; MrsSMene; Mrs V Milsom; Ms J Monney; Mrs R Morris; MrsCMutch; Mrs H Newman; Mrs L Parsons; Ms C Rayward; Ms S Rod; Ms A Rossiter; Mrs L Roth; Ms B Rouse; Ms D Scott;
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Mr M Sharp; Mrs S Smallman; Mrs S Smith;
Mrs J Strang; Mr M Summerlee; Mrs T Taylor; Dr A J Taylor; Mrs R Tiffen; Mrs J Todd; Mrs PVesty; Mrs Y Wedlake;
BEd, Dip Tchg, Middle S<:hoolY8, Social Science, Technology BSc (Hons), Dip Tchg, Mathematics Com 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 MA (Hons), Dip Tchg, Ln, History BSc (Hons), PGCE, Mathematics BA, Dip Tchg; English BSc (Hons), Dip Tchg, Mathematics Comm Teachers Cert. Dip Tchg, Director of Sport BA (Hons), MGE, English BA, Dip Tchg, Japanese BA, Dip Tchg, English BSc, M Ed L, Dip Tchg, Maths, Associate HOD Maths BA, Dip Tchg, HOD Classical Studies and History of Art BA, Dip Tchg, History, Social Science 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, Mathematics Dip Tchg, BSc, Postgrad Dip, Science Dip Tchg, HOD Performing Arts BSc, Masters of Science, Pg, Dip Tchg and Learning, Science B Ed; TTC, Dip Tchg; Middle School Year 7, Middle School Physical Education, FPS BA, Dip Tchg; Mathematics BSc (Hons), Dip Tchg; Biology and Science BPhEd (Otago), Dip Tchg, Physical Education BSc (Hons), PHO, Dip Tchg, LTCL, Geography and TOK BE (Hons), Dip Tchg, HOD Mathematics BFA, Dip Tchg, Art BSc (PE), Dip Tchg, Physical Education BA, Dip Tchg, MA Linguistics, Spanish
MmeMWeiss; French MrsCWood;
MrTWood; Mr B Woods; Tchg; Information
MA, Dip Tchg, Dip Theo(Hons) Strasbourg; Senior Teacher 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 Cert Mgt; Economics, Technology
Computer / Technology Technician Mr L Keane; MA Mr B Richardson Mr H Shustak; BSc Technicians Mrs J Isles; Mrs K Winter; Ms A Burt;
Learning Support Mrs C Fletcher Ms P Harvey; Mrs C Lindsay Ms B Steven;
ESOL Ms Mary Dollin,
NZCS, Qualified Technician's Certificate Food Technology Technicial NZLSC, CertPM, Clickview Librarian
BA, Dip Tchg, Learning Support Co-ordinator Btch Ln, HdipT, Dip STN
Dip Tchg, TRINITY, Dip Home Economics
Library Mrs D White; ALAA; Librarian Miss J Borkus; Library Assistant After School Care / Holiday Programme Mrs C Fletcher Speech and Drama Ms T Minns; LTCL, HOD Drama Mrs R Spiers; Dip Tchg; RAD Teachers; Drama Instrumental Music Staff (All Part-Time) Piano BA, BTheo, LTCL, AMusTCL, Mrs M Barrell; AIRMT 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 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 Dip TL Cello Mrs J Davey; Mus B, LRSM, AIRMT Trumpet & Trombone Mrs K St Guillaume Voice Mrs J Hewson; MA(Hons), LTCL, LRSM, Dip Tchg Guitar Mrs M Wells; Dip Bus Studies, Dip NZMSM Drums Miss J Hix 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 MrTNash Mrs T O'Sullivan
Mrs T Cartwright Mrs L Hurley
Boarding School Staff Ms H Bryant Miss F Craig Mrs R Ellena Mrs A Hewitt Mrs F Laffey Mrs N Langley Miss T Low
Mrs S Newton Miss K Owen Mrs L Paul
Dip Graphic Design SMCOGA Administrator/ Assistant to Development Director Enrolments, TTC BA (Hons), Foundation Manager
Relief House Manager Supervisor, Kilburn House Manager, Kilburn House Supervisor, Kilburn House Relief House Manager Supervisor, Julius House Manager, Julius House, Dip Tchg Manager, Weekend, Cranmer House Weekend Supervisor, Julius House Weekend Supervisor, Kilburn House
Catering Mrs P Moore Heather Khan Kristina Dodd Tracey Bain Heather Adcock Angela Hayward Chris Roberts Mike Lester Amanda Hall Sally Hayes Dot Curtis Sonja Lurajud Archives Mrs G Pickles,
Catering Manager
BA, Archivist
Maintenance Staff Mr R Derry Mr A Badger Mr P Carroll Mr S Lavill Mr A Douglas Mr R Hill Cleaning Staff Sharon Harman Tuupo Scarlett Sandra Purdon Peter Jarvis Trudy Dury Shona Dixon Carol Street Leanne Turner Beverly Bennett Ryan Sales Christine Manahi Chontelle Harman Karen Jenkins Maggies Mrs L Wright; Ms D Thomas; GAP Students Rhiannon Price Rebecca Hope
Cleaning Supervisor
BSc, Shop Manager BSc, Assistant Shop Manager
It has been another busy year for the Business office as
The Development Office has had another massive year -
well as the Maintenance and Cleaning teams. A huge amount of work was done to
particularly so with the centenary celebrations.
make our campus look great
Three Evergreens, the Year Book and the history book
for the centenary weekend and this is evidenced all around
have been some of the key publications produced by the dedicated team. Open day, regional events, expos, the
the
centenary celebrations weekend and market days were
school
particularly
in
the freshly painted buildings
also on the calendar. The
along the main thoroughfare. Then of course there has been
team continued to support numerous school events
the dining hall project which will increase the amenity of
including "Dancing With
this area greatly. The best laid plans were somewhat
The Staff" and the sports awards dinner.
unraveled however when the earthquake struck. I would like to acknowledge the efforts of my teams in its
The
aftermath. Many people worked many hours and this is really only the beginning as we plan towards repairing and restoring and in some cases improving our facilities.
office, continues to progress and recently
This process will take time and we will be working hard to consign the quake and its effects to history.
St
Margaret's
Foundation, which sits within the Development
launched the capital campaign - "Be a star" - to raise $2million over the next two years for the performing Arts and Cultural Centre, the first phase of the Stephanie
Peter Welham
Young redevelopment.
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We have had many changes this year in the dining room.
house common rooms. The girls were wonderful and
With a new entrance, conservatory and deck just about
adapted very well to this big change. I think they quite enjoyed watching TV whilst having their
finished, the dining room will be a great space for boarders and day girls to enjoy eating their meals in.
In Term 4 we catered for many events associated with the Centenary weekend.
As always with renovations there has been a few
This really was a once in a lifetime exciting opportunity for our team to be
challenges. The first three weeks of Term 3 we had only the kitchen to work from as
part of.
the dining room ceiling was getting a wonderful make over. The boarders had all their meals in their boarding
Feel free to contact me paula.m@ stmargarets.school.nz if you have any questions regarding your daughter's food/eating requirements. Paula Moore Catering Manager
Yes another year has flown by! Over this last year we have welcomed into our team Angela, Ryan, Beverley, Chontelle and Christine and we wish them many happy cleaning years at St Margaret's. This year has been very exciting for us with the moving of our laundry and cleaning department to a nice new building which is a great pleasure to work in. We had our official opening on 21 May when Rev Peg Riley did the blessing. Not sure what happened but it rained for days after. A big thanks goes out to the cleaning team for all that they do and extra hours put in to make the college gleam.
Sharon Harman Cleaning Supervisor
If consistency is the key to success then the Administration Office is well on the way to achieving top marks. We have experienced no changes in personnel or roles in 2010 which had enabled us all to grow, develop and improve the ones we already have.
represented by Jennie Burr 11at Dancing with the Staff who proved to be a very athletic cheerleader. The Administration Office is not just a place of work. It is also a place of laughter, support and friendship. What more could we ask for?
Our wonderful team in the Administration Office consists of Wendy McPhail, PA to the Executive Principal, Yvonne
Yvonne Gallagher
Gallagher, Office Manager, Tracy Fleete, Secretary,
Office Manager
Michelle Garbutt,
Receptionist,
and Jennie Burrell,
Administrative Assistant. We all need a challenge, and ours for this year was the introduction of the new student administration system (KAMAR).
Tasks we took for granted had to be re-
learned, new discoveries were made and challenges overcome. The introduction of KAMAR coincided with electronic attendance management which has provided a tighter grip on the whereabouts of our students during the course of a day. The Administration
staff have continued to be fully
involved in school events and have raised the benchmark when it comes to mufti days.
We were proud to be
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This year has been an extremely busy year for the IT department. We have installed
We have set up and installed a new core switch and upgraded the fiber links in
a brand new managed wireless system which has improved the
Student support, Kilburn house,
network coverage and speeds to staff and students with
Julius house and the White house which allows us to provide greater network speeds
laptops. We have also changed
throughout the college.
to
a new internet
service
provider and have upgraded to a fibre optic link giving us
To sum the year up we have been occupied with various
fifty times the speed we used to
projects and upgrades and we are looking forward to 2011
have. We have installed a new student management system
and the challenges it will bring. We wish the leavers good luck
which allows us to provide electronic attendance as well
for the future and look forward to seeing the staff and students
as give students access to their learning records.
again next year. Blake Richardson Technician
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2010 would have to be one of the most unusual years to have been involved in the maintenance department.
making the grand staircase, gazebo and many other pieces all in-house.
The new landscaping of the Winchester Street entrance
The new laundry is now up and running and working
and memorial garden looked particularly good in time for Open Day now that the gardens are developing and
well, after a lot of planning and ground preparation to accomodate it.
maturing. Work on the new addition and renovation Keeping the grounds looking good during
of the dining room is almost complete
winter was difficult this year as most
opening onto a large courtyard. This will look stunning when landscaped and
lawns suffered with
finished, the amphitheatre which is part
day
of the project, will no doubt be a much used space in the summer months.
after
day
of
cloudy skies and no sun. Peter and Steven pulled out all stops to get the "Sound of Music" production stage props ready in time for opening night,
and involves a conservatory and verandah
The earthquake which closed the college for a week was a stressful time for all with many water leaks to be addressed and bricks to be removed off site. Ray Derry Head Groundsman
The Junior School year started out extremely well having
Camp week for
many exciting prospects for the year. We began by
Year 9 was in
learning the girls' names very quickly, and introducing
first term and the
the kindness cup and litter bear.
girls
were
into
houses.
split It
The Junior School theme for the year was service. Some
was a great way to
activities throughout the year included a mufti day on
throw the girls out
Valentines Day to fundraise for the Haiti earthquake, a
of their
treasure hunt at school, leading into one at Quail Island
zone, to undergo
dressed as pirates, where we saw some wonderful views
new challenges and
of the Peninsula.
form
comfort
friendships.
The girls travelled We had a baking and hot chips sale for lent, which
to
Boyle
River
exceeded $300. A sleepover for years 5 & 6 was held for
camp
in
groups
the 40-hour-famine, fundraising 'a night without Mum
where
they
spent
and Dad: raising exactly $550, which exceeded our goal
days in the cabins
of $300.
completing activities
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both inside and out. The Junior School has had a wonderful, busy year: The
Activities
girls are very productive and work extremely hard. Mrs
from team building
Sheldon and the junior school teachers have been very
exercises such as cooking dinner, to a character-building,
cooperative and support of our activities which has been
several-hour hill hike to complete the day with an
great.
ranged
interesting swim in a thick mud pool! The main aim of this week was to get the girls to know their peers, meet
Georgia Pinckney
various girls in the year group and form new friendships. Our local school Year 9 and 10 dances are always main highlights for the year. Dressing up in fluro outfits, getting ready at one another's place and meeting many people from other schools around Christchurch. Another big event for the year is preparing for our own St Margaret's Junior dance. Organising tickets, drinks, photographer, DJ, a coat area, decorations and all the little things to make the night run smoothly. Emma Silva
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The Community
Committee
this year was just as
rewarding as we imagined it to be.
were the briefing for the 2010 Development Committee,
many
inter-school organisations we had our hands full with Amnesty International SADD.
These
both
combined for a week in Term
and we certainly didn't miss a single one. Covering all sorts of events from the Senior Ball to Open Day to Centenary events, we, along with Mrs Jo Brady, busily planned the details of each event, promoted them whether that may be in the school community or further afield, and finally, but not in anyway the least, we certainly
3 aptly named SADD-NESTY Week where Amnesty chalked
made each occasion a party.
the school with candles and statistics and SADD ran
Our first assignment was a centenary cocktail function
a highly competitive quiz between tutor groups with mocktails as a prize. Not to mention an entertaining afternoon of playing with beer goggles. Our community also jumped at the chance to bake for the SPCA cupcake
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Planning, promotion and parties were the "three p's" that
at which the Development Committee donned archived SMC school uniforms to mark the beginning of our school's 100th year. Promotion of the school was achieved with the help of many staff, girls and old girls, when we hosted the largest Open Day to date. The Senior Ball was most definitely our greatest "party" occasion and was held in the Hotel Grand Chancellor's ballroom with the incorporation of a sit-down supper and
day. There were amazing designs made from the committee, elephants, bees and even an octopus! •1hese were
simply themed as an elegant, classic
readily snapped up and we made a fantastic profit.
cafe gifted a Tiffany and Co bracelet for "Most Elegant''. The committee
Our greatest achievement of the year
attended an Old Girls' Association luncheon as servers in their second
though, was organising a family dinner for the Ronald McDonald House. When
appearance girls.
ball. Michael Hill Jeweller donated a lovely jewellery set and Meshino
as 1950s-1980s school
the time came for us to eat with the families we all agreed it was a very humbling experience
As centenary weekend drew closer, a themed mufti day
sitting with people who were going through such tough
"The Way We Wore" was planned. This day involved a
times and yet could still put on a brave smile and thank us for a meal.
fashion show of uniforms worn throughout St Margaret's
This year has been memorable and rewarding. A rich mix of fundraising and promoting great community groups within the school. We would love to thank the wonderful people that have helped us during this year, Peg, who gave us great ideas and opportunities to speak to the school, and our dedicated committee that never failed to take the initiative and lend a hand. Jordan Vanderklei
history and a competition was run where girls won prize packs for the best outfits. Photos from this event, where current girls mingled with some of our oldest Old Girls, were printed in various newspapers. Although our school campus has been somewhat injured by the earthquake, the Centenary weekend ran as planned and definitely made this year a very memorable one to be part of. We have thoroughly enjoyed our roles as Heads of Development this year. Thank you to all members of the school community who have helped to make the events of this year wonderful. Pippa Thomas and Hannah Port
The pinnacle of nerd fashion was awarded to two Year 13 girls, Jamie de Jong and Juliet Sewell. The Red Blazer for Academics is a highly sought after garment and very few girls receive this award. We were ecstatic to see our idea had spread widely when during a bit of study procrastination we found a younger student, proudly proclaiming on her Facebook page that 'Smart is Sexy: Over the last 100 years of St. Margaret's history, the popularity of geek-wear has been rising and falling like
We hope that the
a sinusoidal wave. Ascending to the heights of fashion in
next hundred years
2010, we knew that this year was going to be a good one.
produces as many
Our mantra for our centenary year had to encapsulate our
stylish scholars as
personal paradigm: not only is smart cool, but SMART IS
we have witnessed
SEXY!
in
this
year.
centenary One
final
The first modeling of just how sexy 'smart' is, came
message to the girls:
with the presentation of the Silver Tie awards in March.
whip out your nerd
Thirty-three girls in total received the award, twenty-
glasses for another
five from Year 12 and eight from Year 13. All of the girls
fantastic
gained an Excellence endorsement in Level One or Two
ahead,
NCEA.
remember,
year and
always smart is
sexy! Manuka proved to be the sexiest house, winning both the junior and the senior Brainiest House competitions.
Rose Bolderston & Melissa Chester
Our
Later in the year the finale for Environment Week, a
goal, as St Margaret's
College's first senior
Environment Committee, was to promote
recycling-themed
recycling within the school and
show, had a wonderful turnout to
get the students more enthused
support those involved and some
about
The
fantastic creations! Hopefully this
Ellerslie Flower Show provided
is the beginning of a SMC tradition!
the opportunity for SMC to share
Finally the committee
some environmental thoughts for
centenary
a wonderful exhibit in the show
College to mark the very special
by One Earth Matters. Further
year and, although it had to be
activities included a "Litter" for
planted without
much aplomb,
a "Lolly" day and "Fresh'; the first
because
of the
earthquake,
event organised by Youth River
plaque
will mark
Action Christchurch
place.
the
environment.
with which
wearable
arts
gifted a
tree to St Margaret's
this special
members of the committee were involved, clearing nearly 200kgs of rubbish from the Avon's banks.
a
Kirsten Allen and Alex Batt
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Two thousand and ten is the big centenary year and has brought together to celebrate St Margaret's College past along with the beginning of a new era. It has meant the best
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A new initiative was the introduction of the Head of Chapel Prefect position. This allowed student leadership in one of the key areas of the school community. During the year the committee has worked to provide support and assisting with the planning and running of the chapel. This has been a positive initiative for St Margaret's College. My goals as Prefect this year have been realised and I believe a change has been noticed. One of the key goals was to bring to the weekly chapels variety and age appropriate, with the introduction of the Year 10 committee. It has allowed the middle school to take leadership within the school chapel services. They were able to bring their ideas and fresh approach to help within the regular services. Peg introduced me to the Nooma series of DVDs early last year. These are fantastic resources.
about proverbs discussed in the Bible. The presenter
Finally I would like to thank the community as a whole
Rob Bell goes in depth to explain and explore the often-
for the giving of themselves and commitment shown in
unclear messages and brings a personal anecdote to the
Chapel this year. However, most of all, allowing myself
story also. Throughout the year there has been a lot more
and the chapel committee in middle and senior school to
personal involvement in services. We have had bands
bring change and variety. I would also like to thank the
play, guest speakers, teachers sharing their journey along
committee for their endless hard work and dedication to
with other student involvement. This has been great to be
the year, Mr Kau Kau for his enthusiasm and continued
a part of. Over the last year the Chapel has been a place
commitment to the spiritual hauroa of the St Margaret's
that has not only celebrated the students and staff of the
College community, Miss Kerr for providing hymns and
school but has also been able to provide a continued
music every week, Mrs Simpson, Mrs Wyeth and Mrs
service for other such significant events for those in our
Harlow for allowing me the privilege to lead the school in this manner this year. Most of all a very special thank
extended community.
you to Peg, through her wisdom, support, strength and of the
utter love for God, the school and myself, I feel that I have
earthquake it has meant that our beloved Chapel
taken a leaf out of her book and in return been
has been out of use therefore we have the gym
given something so much more
and large marquee as our new places of meeting.
and precious. Peg
After the earthquake I was concerned that the
has given me a lot
special feeling of community bond that is felt
of strength during
Unfortunately
with
the
recent
events
in lhe Chapel would be lost by the move. On
my
the first day back, as we all congregated into
Margaret's
years
the gym, I then realised that our community
She encouraged me a
at
St
College.
has the security no matter where we are
into
placed and the heart of the school is where
with God, that is the
relationship
we all are at any one time. This devastating
greatest gift.
event has really shown how close we are as a community and the strength that is within.
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100 runs in a century,
Christ's College Year 13s with our unique gift, and we also
100 cents in a dollar, 100 years of St Margaret's
had the introduction of various new activities, including the
College. Each single part of these milestones
grand opening of "The White House'; a water fight between
is so important, and 2010 was no exception. We hit running Brisbane
the ground after our Conference,
where we set the goal of developing a strong foundation of relationships to increase school spirit and involvement, and used the skills we had learnt to motivate and inspire our year group, with Prefects Camp and Year 13 leadership training as our first pursuits of 2010. Our theme for this year was "embracing our past, creating our future''. We
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felt this epitomised what we wanted to achieve as a year group and a school community. We wanted to reflect on
the Year 9s and 13s, as well as a chant competition. We now have a school chant to accompany Maggie to all our school events, who has been very busy continuing her many outings. Our Prefects' assembly in Term 3 provided the school with a real-life exert from a day in the life of a Year 13, and bought up some valuable issues including getting through the Beiber fans in the hallways and how Year 9s can make friends with their senior role models. The Prefects took on their male counterpart 'Monitors' from Christchurch Boys' High in a game of netball, which is
the past 100 years, remember how far we have come as
becoming an annual affair. With the goals being few and
a community, but also look to the exciting opportunities of the future. A rock was chosen as the symbol of Year
far between, and the score line looking more like a hockey match, we were unlucky not to come away with the win,
13 for 2010, as it shows strength, and as each rock is
even with some extremely unbiased reffing!
different, this represents the individuality of each person in our community.
Many thanks must go to our incredible Prefect team, who
This year has been packed with events, including the excitement of the inter-house competitions, and the firstever centenary-based occasions. The athletics heats were
have worked tirelessly the entire year, and made it the success it was. Also, to the leadership team Mrs Simpson, Mrs Wyeth and Mrs Harlow, who have enabled us to dream big, and fulfill everything we wished to achieve in
a great way for the Year 9s to settle into their tutor group and get to know all the other girls in their house. The
2010.
traditional swimming sports and athletics day were also huge successes, with some exceptional performances from individuals, teams and houses overall. Valentine's
"The rock is an obstacle in the pathway of the weak, but a
Day was another highlight, where we presented the
Nicole Lloyd and Emilie Simpson
stepping stone in the pathway of the strong:'
I meetings into the last term. Hopefully we will be able to try again next year. Chess has been very popular at school and I accompanied a group of keen chess players from Junior, Middle and Senior Schools, to Selwyn House for competitions in July. Our teams did very well, winning certificates and medals and all were a credit to the College. The Middle School Library Committee,
consisting of
Jess Bucknell, Amelia Marsden, Moira Mackenzie and Yet another year has flown past and our statistics show
Robyn Beddard, arranged our best Book Week ever. This
the library is busier than ever. It is very reassuring to see
was held from 31 May to 4 June. Maggie Bear joined
so many of our girls with a genuine love of books and
us for a week of fun and games which included making
reading which will hopefully be with them throughout
bookmarks (with glitter everywhere), our own "Wearable
their lives.
Art" competition, brilliant guest speakers, dressing up, puppet shows and lots more. The Committee also took
We have had a fantastic team of pupil librarians in 2010,
part in a book-buying trip and at the time of writing, are
mainly from our Junior School. They have been
working
very
planning
an
exciting
Christmas
celebration
hard issuing and returning books
for our younger girls.
as well as handing out jelly beans.
Jess, Amelia, Moira and
All have been a pleasure to have in
Robyn
the library - thank you for working
very hard
so hard and I hope to see you all as
and have spent many
librarians again next year.
of their lunchtimes in
have worked this year
the library planning our events. I really appreciate their hard work, dedication and above all, the laughs that
we have had
together. Many
thanks
those
parents
and
girls
who
have
donated
to
books,
magazines and newspapers to us during the course of the year. We really appreciate your generosity. A very special thank you to Miss Borkus once again, for all her support. We are, of course, somewhat the worse for wear after the earthquake, but all our resources are still accessible and we are getting used to walking with a permanent list! No doubt 2011 will be more challenging than many of us Our Book Club started well in the first term with some
previously anticipated!
fantastic discussions and debates, but study commitments have meant that it has been difficult to continue our
Diana H White Librarian
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One hundred years on and St Margaret's girls are continuing to prove their worth in words and argue to the last point. 2010 has been an historic year for all of St Margaret's and debating in particular has flourished
on the Canterbury Development Squad. This is a simply incredible achievement for Zoe as places on this team are highly sought after; yet more evidence to prove the high level of debating that is thriving at St Margaret's College.
amongst the hype of the centenary year celebrations. I must make special mention of the staff team of Jenni McLaughlin (as TIC and with the Year 10s), Sarla Donovan (with the Year lls) and Chris Rayward (with the Year 9 girls), whose continued leadership and passion has been undeniably invaluable. This year, debating at all levels in the school has received huge interest from girls and staff alike and renewed interest in this "sport" has contributed towards excellent results.
The CSDC (Canterbury
Schools' Debating Council)
competition runs throughout the year and provides many opportunities for girls of all levels to experience a "real" debate and benefit from the extensive knowledge of the Canterbury University Debating Society adjudicators. Adjudicators, such as St Margaret's Old Girl Erin Jackson, donate so much of their time to these competitions. The knowledge and experience they give to high school debaters is simply incredible.
The SMC debating club has had record numbers this year, with senior-school girls meeting most Thursday afternoons to perfect their skills and prepare for the many competitions that saturate the school year. It has been great to see the turnout of younger girls to these practices and witness the definite improvement in their skills, speaking fluency and confidence over the course of the year. The annual Winter Quad competition proved to be a huge success with the St Margaret's Year 12 Team of
As many will agree, 13 and 14 year old girls tend to be apt at arguing and the Year 9 Debating Club has done a brilliant job this year of channelling these skills to the debating arena. Alongside senior student coaches, Chris Rayward has helped to form a strong foundation on which to introduce middle school girls to debating. The student coaches also have done an admirable job this year. I was thrilled to see senior girls willing to dedicate their time and effort to others in the school, greatly benefitting both
Madeleine Ashton-Martyn, Georgina Shillito and Zoe
the girls they were coaching and themselves, as teaching is often the best method of learning.
Higgins taking out first place. A huge congratulations goes to these girls whose amazing debating finesse helped
With countless new initiatives such as inter-house
St Margaret's take home the overall Quad Tournament
debating and an Old Girls' versus current girls debate,
Shield!
I believe the centenary year of 2010 has given way to a new era of St Margaret's Debating. This year marks
Earlier in the year was the Senior Press Debating Competition where St Margaret's was proud to be represented by two teams. Juliet Sewell, Jessica Wedlake
the beginning of a new period in the school's history, a period that will undoubtedly be full of both changes and challenges. As a community we need to ensure we
and myself spent a mentally exhausting yet rewarding weekend debating a huge variety of topics, from Obama to the New Zealand education system. The other team of Madeleine Ashton-Martyn, Georgina Shillito and
empowers girls to use both their minds and their voices thus it is extremely promising to see this sport so alive
Zoe Higgins did a superb job, making it through to the
within the school community.
semi-final round and finishing third in Canterbury. A particular mention must go to Zoe Higgins who wowed adjudicators and audiences alike to secure her a place
Hannah Smith
have girls with the ability to stand up and speak with a cause in order to pave the path of SMC's future. Debating
Head of Debating
On Thursday 20 May, 7pm in the Chapel, a small but eager audience was wowed by 14 very talented young women.
Over the course of one and a half hours we
were challenged and entertained by a delightful range of speech topics and delivery approaches.
preparing the talented members of the Chamber Choir for "The Sound of Music;' of which we had a taste, and
The Myers' Cup Grand Final is a long-held tradition at
Alex Batt enthralled us with her beautiful voice.
St Margaret's College, where every year girls from Years
addition, as Head of English, I feel very privileged working
5 - 13 compete for four separate trophies. Just under 100
alongside such talented, conscientious and hard-working
girls proceed to the second round, the Semi-finals, and
English teachers who help guide our students through
then the Grand Final is a battle between the final four in
this process.
In
each section. It would be fabulous to see more people come along next Our judge this year, Rev. Carlie Hannah, was most
year - I assure you, the standard of speaking will amaze
impressed by the standard of speaking. As an Anglican
and inspire!
priest and a Rotary member she had not come across such articulate, mature, and intellectual young women.
Ms Chris Rayward
The competition was a tight one, and I don't think anyone
HoD English
envied Rev. Hannah her difficult task of choosing the absolute winner! And so, our warmest congratulations to all the students who have made our competition
so memorable and
worthwhile. Our 2010 winners are: Lyn Kennedy Cup Toomer Trophy
Sydney O'Brien
Year 5
Sophie O'Brien
Year 9
Gosset Cup
Geraldine Roche
Year 10
Myers' Cup
Zoe Higgins
Year 12
I would also like to take this opportunity to especially thank all those people who make this competition happen. Nicole Lloyd was our Master of Ceremonies, Miss Jill Kerr and Mrs Elayne Buckler put many hours
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Biofutures High Distinction Awards
This year I was lucky enough to be one of twelve New Zealand students selected to attend the Biofutures
Brittany Neal HanseulNam
science and biotechnology forum in Brisbane. Around eighty students from all over New Zealand and Australia
Sophie O'Brien
gathered for an incredible series of lectures, workshops,
Australian Chemistry Competition
speeches and events at one of Australia's
Distinction: Year 13: Helen Abbey, Hannah Ashmore-Price
top
Year 12: Megan Chu, Claudia Coates, Joanna Duncan, Alex Fretter, Anna Latham, Kimberley Mackay-Wallace,
research
universities. I talked to scientists who spent their days developing artificial bone,
out how to regrow a rafs spinal column. of
the
experiences I had were unnerving (ever seen your own knee under ultrasound?), some were
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Turnball
breeding
glow-in-the-dark fish and working
Some
Georgina Shillito Year 11: Samantha Henderson, Madeleine Mark, Caroline
High Distinction:
Year 13: Jamie de Jong Year 12: Sarah Bush, Ella Hawthorne, Zoe Higgins, Holly McLaren, Aidan Verity Year 11: Caroline Coates, Kimberley Twine Award of Excellence was also gained by Zoe Higgins Canterbury Westland Science Fair
astonishing, and all of them were incredibly good fun.
The following students gained prizes at the Canterbury
Biofutures was a fantastic opportunity to see cuttingedge research and to meet other students with an interest in biotechnology and bioengineering. I would definitely encourage anyone interested in science to apply for
Westland Science Fair Rachel Robilliard (Y13IB) Christelle Choi (Yl3IB) Emma Alderton (Y8) Amelia Reed (Y8)
Biofutures or any other opportunity that comes up: you will absolutely not regret it. Zoe Higgins ICAS Science Competition Distinction Awards
Year 7: Maria Van Kuijk Year 8: Emma Alderton, Iris Keizer, Hyun Jee Yoon Year 9: Kathryn Jaggar, Hannah Beadle, Gabriella Donaldson Year 10: Abbey Collin, Grace Olliver, Juliet Frost, Geraldine Roche Year 11: Katherine Harper, Alex Staples, Kimberley Twine Year 12: Claudia Coates, Ella Hawthorne, Zoe Higgins, Holly McLaren
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young people, regardless of cultural, ethnic and socio-
participation in physical recreation and improvement
economic
of performance
background,
participating
in an exciting,
flexible and individually-tailored
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This can be any form of exercise (eg, swimming, walking, team
In 2010 there were approximately
sport, dance) that is done on a
120 students
regular basis.
involved
in the
Award at St Margaret's College at the Bronze, Silver and Gold
EXPEDITIONS - to
levels. The Award
encourage a spirit of
voluntary.
is entirely
Participants
choose
adventure and discovery
their own activities within each of the four areas and set their
This section involves tramping
own goals. Guidance
a
is always
overnight
available, but the value of this internationally
distance,
and
staying
in huts
or tents
recognised Award
with
a group
is the challenge that each young
four
to
person sets themselves and their
young people. The
persistence to achieve this goal.
expeditions
There are four sections that must be
on horseback, kayak,
completed at each level:
or
of
seven may
also be completed cycle. Training
must be completed SERVICE - to learn how to give useful
prior to any journeys
service to others
to ensure the group is safe, self-sufficient
This is regular service in any area of the
(cook their food, plan
community (eg, assisting children/elderly,
their
helping at events, lifesaving) or at school
equipment),
(eg committee, peer tutoring, helping with
work together
teams).
group to complete the
route,
carry and can as a
tramp. SKILL - to encourage the development of personal interests and social and practical skills of a nonphysical nature
Congratulations to all the girls who have achieved their Bronze, Silver or Gold Award this year, and good luck to everyone involved in 2011 !
This can be any hobby, skill or interest (eg, reading, singing, art, music, drama). Guidance about the level and
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presentation is available from the coordinator or website.
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It has been a very busy year for the Junior School participating in many sporting events. Throughout the year we have held very successful swimming sports, triathlon, cross country and athletic sports. Some of the girls joined summer and winter hockey teams and it was
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great to have two junior school netball teams again this year. Ten girls braved the cold and ran in the SBS Mara' Fun race on Queen's Birthday weekend. It was great to see the girls practising persistence, taking risks and encouraging each other in all these events.
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In Term 1 the Year 12 Physical Education students took
level of competence and confidence of our Year 12 girls
part in the Learn to Swim Programme with our gorgeous
and made the comment that many of them would go on
Year 2-6 girls, teaching them some valuable aquatic
to make excellent teachers or leaders in any field. It was
skills, ranging from water confidence activities to stroke
very interesting to read the reflections and connections
development work.
that the girls made to possible uses for the interpersonal skills that they developed throughout this unit - in future
We were blessed with some fantastic weather and the
Prefect roles, in their sports teams, at home with family
girls were able to make the most of the time in the water,
and friends, in the work place and in their classrooms.
maintaining focus and enjoyment as they worked through the activities the Year 12 girls had planned.
We would like to thank the Year 2-6 Teachers for their cooperation
and willingness
to allow their girls to
This is an assessed task for the senior girls, where they are
participate in this programme and hope that the Junior
observed and given feedback on their communication and
School girls returned to class with many stories and
management skills whilst teaching the junior girls a range
comments of skills learned and fun times splashing in
of water based skills. We were very pleased to see the
the pool!
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Middle School, a bright new class, Chasing our dreams to the last,
Our billets from Queen Margaret's came, When we played loads of winter games,
New mates, friendly teachers,
In Cantamaths our girls did swell,
Lots of cool educational features.
They answered every question well.
Different houses and different grounds,
Festival at the Town Hall, what a blast
Different buildings with different sounds,
Kapahaka heritage from our past.
New stationery, uniforms and books,
Pride in our strong performance,
Smart cafe and shady nooks.
Culture living through dance.
ENSS and Mrs Fraser go hand in hand
Extraordinary Old Girl she was best
But without either where would we stand?
MP Kate Wilkinson was put to the test
RE with Peg is always fun
Questions galore from the floor
Getting to know God the Father and the Son.
Whetted our apetite for more.
Camp by train to the Coast was amazing,
Centenary celebrations have been fun,
Photography aplenty and lots of gazing.
We certainly wish they weren't quite done,
Coal, gold and dairy cows too,
So cool that SMC is one hundred years old,
So little tirne and so much to do.
Down our paths many old girls have strolled.
Fundraisingfor the 40 Hour Famine,
We in 7FR look forward to our future
Had us not eating anything (including salmon,)
In such a special community.
Next we were dancing in Jump Jam,
2010 has been a great year of learning but
While Justin flicked pies on his cam.
Most of all we have had lots offun.
Miss Kerr's leaving soon we need to mention, In Choir no talking or you'll get detention!
By Matilde Washington Emerson, with help from Y7FR.
But Music will never be quite the same,
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She's a teacher who can turn girls into fame.
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Dame Ngaio Marsh Extraordinary Old Girl Dame Ngaio Marsh was born on the 23rd of April 1895. She is an extraordinary Old Girl of St Margaret's College. She was here from 1910, and the school had only been going for 6 months. Dame Ngaio was Head Prefect and a founding pupil. She said: "From the first day I loved St Margaret's:' Dame Ngaio had many talents including writing, directing and painting. She was awarded Dame Of The British Empire and wrote 32 crime novels. She is
On September 8th Year 7LN went to Dame Ngaio Marsh's House. This visit was planned to help us write our 'Extraordinary Old Girls' biographies. Dame Ngaio Marsh loved languages and collected many antiques and mementos from different countries that she visited. Dame Ngaio had a blue wrap chair in her bedroom and Japanese fans scattered around her bedroom, these are just a few of the souvenirs she had around her house. Dame Ngaio lived in London with her mother from 19281931. Aimee, Sophie and Tayla
definitely an extraordinary person. Dame Ngaio Marsh died in the summer of 1982. Emma McClean Awards were evident when we visited Dame Ngaio Marsh's house. She was undoubtedly one of the four "Queens of Crime''. With the University of Canterbury theatre named after her, this amazing person has written, produced and directed wonderful plays, movies and murder mysteries. We are very proud of this former St Margaret's Head Prefect who is inspiring to us all. Molly, Lydia and Sophia
Dame Ngaio's first book was written in 1932 in London on a rainy day. The novel was called ' A Man Lay Dead'. Even though her novels were very successful she never thought her writing was exceptional. In 1978 Dame Ngaio was awarded the Edgar Allen Poe award, this recognised the achievement of writing 32 mystery novels. We saw two typewriters in her house when we visited. One in the "Long Room': and one downstairs. Dame Ngaio is a phenomenal, inspirational example to all students past and present of St Margaret's College. Laura, Lucia, Faith and Aryn
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I did not start at the beginning I came in halfway through Where friends were made And friendships formed What was there for me? On that day I walked on board Just before 'term two' end It's clear to me that this would be A place to make good friends
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A school of girls, a class of girls Seemed happy I was there Although I'm nervous, (that's just me) I felt right home with them all In good old 'BLE' I've made great friends Some more than others It's like I've been there from the start I know the longer that I'm there The more I will become a part Of something rather special
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I've lived abroad and made good friends But they were always brief Now we're home, we're here to stay
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We'llgrow each year, we'll laugh (could cry); Share our highs and lows What can I say; I've said it all St. Margaret's is the place for me /fit right in; /feel at home, the only place to be With all my friends, the class of girls, this year in '8LE'. By Zoe Williams
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Our Class
When you think of how fast this year has past, And all of us, who really had a blast. The things we learned and lessons taught, And all the times we enjoyed our sport. Now we will show who shone like gems, Our whole class! 8SM. There is Emma who is a discus thrower, Eilish who wants to be a rower. Wendy is a great drawer and no one can help but look, Ella is her happiest with her head stuck in a book. Annie loves animals that are really really cute, Hyun-fee is big on brains and Neve can play the flute. Frankie is an awesome dancer and loves to talk all day. Emily's a good baker and also likes to play. Sophie loves to act and she does so very well. Taylah's really funny and truly very swell. Amelia is a boarder with a genuinely loving heart And Quinn is adorable and very, very smart. Ashleigh is very quick at sprinting around the track And Ni-Sha has a knack for things that like to go quack quack. Sabine is a keen writer and wins prizes all the time. Chrisanne is great at soccer and really enjoys to climb. Alice loves to play all different kinds of sport And lzzy's in her happy place when she's on the netball court. Kirsty enjoys to surf along any golden beach, And then there is our great teacher Mrs Smith, who loves to teach. It is hard to believe that this year is really over, But we in 8Sm became closer, than any dog and her owner. By Emma Alderton
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• Getting to know Molly and Lucia Hot and squishy. Those two words leave a bad thought in my head. I think of when we got on the bus for the long drive to Hokitika and were forced to squish up against other people. To make matters worse the hot sun was streaming down on us making people sweat. I quickly found a seat and invited Molly and Lucia to sit with me. I didn't really know Molly and Lucia but they looked like good companions. We were a bit quiet at first until I asked them if I could take a photo. After my camera went 'click' we engaged in a deep conversation. Soon it led to laughter and more photos. I was having so much fun that I was glad that it was a long drive so we could hang out together more. Soon Lucia was copying Frankie (Yr 8) in funny accents
Historic Brunner Mine We strongly recommend that next time you visit Greymouth, drop in on the Department of Conservation's Brunner Mine site. Close your eyes and picture the thriving community of Brunnerton back in the 1890s, the Grey River bustling with coal-laden barges and skies smoky with the pollution of the six towering Tyneside chimneys. Crossing the long railway suspension bridge you may be able to just pick out the numerous beehive ovens, turning coal into coke for the smelting industries in Australia and even far away England. At the station, carts of the famous Brunner fire bricks and laden coal carriages wait to be transported by rail to sailing ships docked downstream. This place would never be the same again following that fateful workplace disaster on the morning of 26 March 1896. Rest in Peace the 65 victims of that Black Thursday. Isabella Fanselow, Laura Smith, Roisin Yates, 7FR
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and movements. Molly and I could not stop laughing. The best moment was when I accidentally pushed Lucia off the seat and she fell on the bus's floor. She took it as a joke and Molly and I were laughing with her. The bus didn't feel hot and squishy anymore. I was having too much fun to realise all the negative things. I was very happy with the new friends I made. The teachers were right. You really get to know new people at camp. By Aryn Azlan, 7LN
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It was a tough life for the sad sods of the gold mining era. As you see we know what it was like to experience it. It was one of the many pairs of shoes we slipped our feet into on the Year 7 & 8 West Coast camp. 8SM
A Moment in Time!
Scrambling through the long luscious green grass, tripping over pebbles and our own feet as we go. Suddenly, we all stared. The cool, salty, sea breeze and gasps of utter amazement were the only things heard in the lonely, isolated silence. As we gazed up into the dimly lit universe, a translucent, mandarin glow began to spread across the horizon. Slowly, the neon light extended over the sky, changing colour every second it unrolled. Purple waves of water crashed like the clapping of a million hands. Then, all of a sudden, the night swallowed up the West Coast. Olivia Mendonca, 8LE
The year for the Year
the Camp, the Concert proved to be both entertaining
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and memorable.
students
begins
with a tremendous experience in being on Camp together. What group
a fantastic of Year 9
students
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and support of us on camp. Many thanks to Ms Archer, Mrs Lidstone, Ms Rod, Mr Hermans, Ms Harvey, Mrs Double, Mrs Anderson, Mr Summerlee and our two excellent Gap students - Sophie Nickerson and Christina
College. They are so supportive of each other, full of fun
Cooper-Dick, and of course the camp coordinators - Ms
and life and willing to "give everything
What did we think about camp? "I have never been with a group of girls who supported
a go:' On camp we
and cared for each other more than these:'
welcomed Mrs and Mr Simpson (with Lily who also gave everything a go!!), and they
Some comments from the Year 9 students:
joined us in activities and watched as we flew on the Flying Kiwi, floated not so gracefully down the river in our Tubes, climbed to new heights on the High Ropes
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Camp was made possible by the dedication of a number of staff and we would like to thank them for their time
and they managed to almost avoid the mud bath and we truly appreciated their company on our activities. Although the thought of walking uphill to the Bald Patch seemed daunting, the mud run at the end and splash into the Sylvia Falls made the trip all worthwhile. To support us on this camp, we were also very well fed! Lovely smells from the kitchen wafted out of the Lodge on our return each day, and thanks to our Kitchen Manager, Paula at SMC and Mandy our chef at camp, our appetites were well and truly satisfied. The food at camp was again superb and the choices we had at meal times were great. Apart from two drizzly nights, the weather was mild and this enticed the sandflies to feast on us! We learnt the importance of being prepared for all conditions when it rained briefly while camping out. Our instructors were cool and presented us with lots of challenges and team building opportunities. Winnie the Pooh and the retreat mode in the evenings was a time where we were invited to reflect on the day's challenges and look forward to the adventures we were to face tomorrow. And to round off
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All Year 10 students had an opportunity to select a winter outdoor adventure, and students selected one of the following camps.
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42 students and three staff left St Margaret's for a four day experience in the mountains. Many of the students had not skied before or had only ever been once or twice. The ski field was closed due to high winds on day one so this was a great opportunity to settle ourselves into the Porter Heights lodge, and learn all about putting our skis and ski boots on, without the hassle of the snow! We woke up to a 20cm dump of snow so we had two perfect
days of skiing. The lessons provided ensured everyone could come back to school being able to ski, or at the very least could stand up and attf'mpt to ski down the slope with very few falls! Unfortunately too much snow fell on Thursday night so the field was closed on Friday. Congratulations to all the girls for their persistence and positive attitude throughout the week.
33 girls and three teachers set off for the mountains and Mount Cheeseman ski lodge. The weather predictions were awful and we all wondered if we would ever leave the lodge. However, although we arrived to some wind and snow on Tuesday afternoon we were able to ski all afternoon and get our ski legs warmed up. Wednesday morning dawned with 12cm of fresh snow and a great day's skiing by all. Thursday was the same with mild temperatures and sunny skies. The girls showed great
enthusiasm for skiing and making the most of the conditions by skiing all day long. The lessons and the instructors were loads of fun and during the evenings we
48 girls began with a three hour tramp from Tikao Bay Quarry over the hills and down the valley to the campsite. Encouragement, commitment and laughter would best describe the effort made through mud and soggy farm paddocks to our destination. The next three days the girls went about the activities of abseiling, kayaking, search/rescue, orienteering and archery with much passion, challenging of comfort zones, encouragement and comradeship.
Evening activities were either in competing groups or as a one group providing great laughter for SMC and camp staff. The best night was the final night when each group provided entertainment. There were some hilarious moments with many standup comics. These excellent qualities mixed with laughter and fun made the Wainui Camp special. A big thank you to the staff and especially all the young ladies - you were fantastic.
enjoyed excellent meals and a crazy concert on the last night. All of the girls participated enthusiastically, were highly motivated and were very responsible completing their duties in the lodge. It was a pleasure to be with such fun loving and motivated young women.
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A window. It was only a window. All of us, sprinting to a window. It wasn't the window, however, we were interested in. It was what was beyond it. Seven noses pressed hard against the window may have been an amusing sight from below but our Queen Margaret billets were far too fascinated in the unfamiliar surroundings to glance upwards. We studied them as they turned out of sight and started walking up the staircase. The sound of wheels clicking on the stairs ricocheted through the corridor and we all turned our heads. We studied them further. They were very much like us. A forced nervous smile confused with excitement and nerves. Uncertain actions, nervous
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An exhausting sports day involving Selwyn House, St Margaret's and Queen Margaret teams ended with St Margaret's winning the new cup, presented by Mrs Simpson. Queen Margaret College won the basketball and St Margaret's College the netball and
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hockey. Many games were tightly and fiercely contested. Despite the rivalry that had existed during the competition we were all back to being best friends again and returned home to acquaint ourselves more fully with our billets and show them some real Christchurch hospitality. After a brief prize giving and morning tea on Friday morning we piled into our classrooms to take our final pictures and say our last goodbyes. We all trudged outside, reluctantly, helping with their bags. As they boarded their bus we gave a solemn wave. No sooner had their smiling faces turned the corner we reflected on the amazing time we had with them and the memories we would take away from this exchange. We realised they would, forever, stay our friends. Sabine Keenan
'The Sport of Reading'
Team 1: Olivia Mendonca, Lillian McCormick,
Two St Margaret's College Year 7 and 8 teams competed
Emma Alderton and Isabella Fanselow Team 2: Millicent Ferguson-Wilson, Quinn Watkins,
in this prestigious quiz held at St Margaret's College Chapel on Friday 14 May in what is always an exciting
Emma McClean and Sabine Keenan
and challenging contest.
Rae Fraser - Coach and Coordinator
Participants work in teams of four and it is rather like
"Sweat dripping down our brows as we pondered
watching the Mexican Wave - heads come up, hear
over one of the many challenging questions we had to
the question and then all four heads dive down as the
complete, cheering when we found out our score and
members consult each other in hushed whispers. While these are being marked, Wayne Mills, the Quizmaster
when Lillian received her $5.00 prize, moaning when we found out the answer to an extremely easy question that
(Senior Lecturer in Education at Auckland University)
we had forgotten, posing for photos with Maggie, looking
asks spot questions, involving parents and teachers as
at the expressions on the faces of the 2010 Kids' Lit
well.
Quiz Christchurch Champions! These are some of the amazing times we experienced in Kids' Lit Quiz this year.
The rewards of reading widely will be long-lasting and
Fun for everyone, challenging but exasperating, packed
that is really what the Quiz is all about. It is great to
full of $5.00 questions all at the same time. It really was
see the students go away buzzing about the good time
quite the literature experience of a lifetime and I doubt
they have had too. Congratulations to Redcliffs School
that I will ever forget it:'
who will represent our province at the Nationals. Many thanks to Paper Plus Ferrymead and The Reading Bug for their generous sponsorship of this event.
Olivia Mendonca
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Every year the top Year 12 NCEA English students compete for the Storry Writing Cup. The pieces are written in test conditions during the school year, and are judged by an outside writer. This year we have been very fortunate to have the well-known and very successful Christchurch author, Carl Nixon, agree to be our judge. He was most impressed with the standard, but was finally able to select a winner, Elizabeth Ravn. Carl noted that
the best stories were ones where the student wrote about what they knew; that is, their stories were based on personal experience. Included here is Ruby AshworthManning's story which illustrates this point too.
It is winter. A mass of tired old clouds open up and erupt large, sticky snowflakes that cling to each other and sink fleetingly. They aren't white but grey. The whole world is as heavy as lead. Car tyres slip and slide on the icy asphalt, their white fumes rising from exhaust pipes in a smoky mist.
Upstairs, amongst a maze of beige walls and room numbers, you find your room. A new room, like an empty canvas, waiting to be painted with life from a new term. The walls leak memories from past inhabitants, having left their mark in the form of graffiti wallpapering wardrobes and desks. The empty beds, crisp white sheets and stainless floor give an eerie feeling, like the painter has left the most important aspect out. People.
The arctic air surges through the door like an army charging for battle. The sultry air inside halts its approach and forces it to surrender. The air holds the familiar smells of cheap washing powder, bleach and cooking meat. Music is blaring out of speakers, the base vibrating through the old wooden structure. The matron fakes a smile as she greets girls returning for another term. Her familiar welcome becomes less and less sincere as the day wears on. The dense air makes her eye lids heavy like they are filled with lead. Outside, snowflakes dance around the car park as a girl watches her parents' Range Rover speed away. Fat teardrops creep down her face and snowflakes latch themselves to her hair and begin to melt.
Elizabeth's winning piece describes a boarder returning to St Margaret's at the start of a winter term. Her story follows here ...
You prop up the familiar framed photographs of loved ones, their smiling faces trapped behind the glass. Your childhood teddy's glass eyes watch you as if he can sense your nostalgia. You draw his warm, synthetic fur into your face and breathe in his comforting musk. You close your eyes and press your face onto the numb window pane, your breath fogging up the glass. A thousand tons of wet snow slithers down the glass, grey hands with multiple fingers. You wish you were on the outside, like a snowflake, full of beauty and grace that could dance away from boarding house life. By Elizabeth Ravn
Why is it that every time I'm here I cannot draw myself away? Time lies in a glass capsule of peace, happiness. It's here that I've loved, lost and discovered. With friends, family, strangers I've been here. Each time I close my eyes and feel my taonga warm on my heart, I am transported to this picture perfect land. I know the stories of this sacred terrain; the hardships have not gone unnoticed. They did all this for me and there is not a moment that I neglect this. My marae, my ancestry, my future. Through the untamed grass my stride slows. Each grave I pass in the urupa tells a story without speaking. The size of the headstone is a mark of the inhabitor's influence in the community. The grandness of their presence resonates as they stand high above their beloved people, those whom they had led and shared in times of jubilation and desolation. The material of their headstone details their wealth. Not just physical wealth they acquired from working this rich land to provide for their whanau, but the wealth of their hearts. Their hearts of pure gold, which can still be heard beating in the hills, a throbbing sound which never leaves. Through the words solemnly engraved on each stone, I read an eulogy of a life lived, a life lost. But these words depict so much more. The natural beauty, the truth of generosity reflect from each pair of eyes into your own. The chief placed next to a housewife, a fisherman next to a white man. Age, gender, race, respected but not worshipped; status never regarded but unity followed. This was the way of my people, a way
movie. I continue to walk, feeling the cold cling of the wet grass. Yet I am warmed. Death is not preserved in darkness, here, but celebrated. Just like those that lay beneath my feet had done so many times before, I use the rusty tap to wash my hands. I am brought back to reality as I cleanse their loss, pain and happiness off my skin but not from my heart. I take a moment to look out onto the village from this high vantage point of reflection. The sun passes a shadow over the cross next to me and I know that as long as I am here I am protected by a power far greater than can be imagined. I trace the patterns on my taonga, a precious gift from my protector, hung solemnly around my neck, proud and fearless. Made from the bone of a whale, the oldest friend of my people, a warrior of the sea. These carved patterns are as delicate and complex as any puzzle, their meanings the answer to any troubles. Two manaia, ancient protectors of my culture; the faces of my sisters. These are entwined to create a great manaia, the face of my mother whom gave me life, who I owe everything to, who first showed me this place. Beyond these hills I know nothing is the same. The sounds of our people are lost in a warp of ridicule and disrespect. They say the heart never beats stronger than when in the womb. My heart never beats stronger than when I am here; for this is the tangata whenua, I am tangata whenua, we are the people of this land.
that will never be lost. Ruby Ashworth-Manning
Each bouquet of flowers lying crippled on the graves is a vivid splash of colour in what seems a black and white
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Apples, rivers, bugs and hot pools. All ingredients of a relaxed yet misleading start to the 2010 12IB year. Looking at the group now, we've come a long way from our timid start to the IB syllabus.
as daunting as it sounded, beginning with an analysis on the perception of paintings. An outline of our extended essay timeline was given to us and followed to varying degrees by the girls. From there, we proceeded to organise our Group 4 projects, which would be carried
Camp was an assortment of unusual events. Instead of ample numbers of outdoor activities such as flying foxes, tramping and muddiness, we sat inside attending class, while the sun shone viciously outside. We took part in a variety of subjects, including our introduction to Theory of Knowledge, which surprisingly wasn't
out later in the year.
Those who were taking Biology received the special
worry about how much further there is to go. 1B has
opportunity to jump into an ice-cold stream full of toe-
pushed us further, with many receiving exceptional
biters and other micro-invertebrates
for collection and
awards, both within and outside the school. The group is
analysis. The remaining girls prepared an exciting debate
close to logging one hundred CAS service hours, which
about the reliability of science, with the affirming team
has also broadened our awareness of the community and
claiming victory. From there, we moved onto a debrief in
the world.
Maths and English. In the former, we made a life-size graph according to heights and in
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the
of
latter
to
plenty
guidance
and
support both
from peers
teachers,
and we've
made
it
through
an
extraordinary
first year, which has
we were introduced to the of
complexities
unseen
written
commentaries. Now
as
towards
we the
head halfway
point of the Diploma, we
prepare
mock
exams
for
valuable. We're looking forward to a
our
with
been demanding but also stressful yet exhilarating 2011.
a
sense of awe at our
Jenny Tang
accomplishments,
Megan Chu
yet
Leadership is an important concept of the St Margaret's College ethos. Our girls are given as many opportunities as possible, to recognise and build upon their natural leadership skills. We emphasise that leadership is not about kudos and power, but about serving others in a positive way. With this philosophy in mind, it was decided to introduce a Community Service Day for our Year 11 students as part of the school's leadership program.
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Ten organisations from around Christchurch, offered to place our students for the day. These were City Mission, Van Asch College; School for the Deaf, Christchurch City Council Beach and Wetland Clean up, and Graffiti Removal, RSPCA, Orana Park, Willowbank Park, Nurse Maude, and Whitebait TV Studios. In addition six groups
of girls baked at brave parents' homes and took their food to the City Mission and Ronald McDonald House. The Year Group totally embraced the concept of the day and displayed throughout, a positive and enthusiastic attitude. They had fun, they worked hard, and they learnt that no matter how small, each individual's contribution does make a difference! On their return to school, we shared experiences, videos, and photos. The day ended with the year group enjoying dinner together at a local restaurant.
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We had a crisp start to the day out at the Adrenalin Forest
everyone had an opportunity to test themselves to a level
at Spencer Park. After a safety briefing we were let loose on
where they felt challenged and satisfied that they had accomplished a personal goal.
the vast and varied activities up in the pine trees. Most of us started on course one and two and progressed upward to more difficult obstacles. As we looked up some 20m in the treetops, course number six was calling a few keen and
The other half of the day was filled with an entertaining, as well as practical, session of self-defense. The introductory
confident
session gave us chances to be empowered,
individuals who
walk confidently and learn how to use our
got a real buzz
voices. We welcomed the expertise of our
in
completing
instructor Lynda Maindonald who will
the
whole
continue with the programme later on in
course.
Some
Term 4.
courses have not been conquered but
remain
a
challenge for the future.
The best
feeling was when
The rustling of sleeping bags, the squeak of mice, the cackle of laughter and the silence of night. The Year 12 Physical Education camp at Boyle River, 29 March to 1 April was again a huge success. The girls were challenged by a number of outdoor pursuits which included initiatives, high and low ropes
courses, rock climbing, walking through the forest in moonlit skies blindfolded, a solo retreat and having to use Habits of Minds to do some problem solving. Words that were used to describe these activities were "fun, challenging, awesome, scary, dangerous, responsibility, trust': It was brilliant to see girls challenging themselves outside of their comfort zones at times particularly in relation to activities involving heights. Some of the main learning outcomes for this four-day camp were to enhance personal and social development - this was evident in the activities we performed, when preparing food, cleaning up the kitchen and tidying up at the end of the four days. It was lovely to hear girls supporting, encouraging and congratulating each other. Highlights of the week were the positive comments the girls made about each other's learning and persistence in activities, Mrs Vesty's fudge, the dance off with Marian College and the reflections made after some of the more challenging activities.
Sometimes great plans get shaken up a little. Well this was the case with our Year 12 camp to Living Springs this year. The earthquake put an end to these plans in Term 3 and what resulted was a wonderful action packed day early in Term 4. The girls duly arrived at the Chateau on the Park for a busy day with Mrs Simpson, Mrs Wyeth, Mrs Mutch and the two senior Deans - Ms Chong and Mrs Harlow. This awesome team delivered a programme that gave the girls an opportunity to self reflect and to develop a vision for the future. The day started with Mrs Simpson setting the scene and challenging us to select an image that meant leadership.
Ms Chong then presented an
activity that caused much stress, frustration and gave the girls an opportunity to demonstrate team work. This highlighted some strengths and weaknesses and drew out some valuable lessons about how our leaders can choose to learn to work with each other next year. Watching the Titanic movie will never seem the same now that we have looked at it through different eyes. We look forward to the student leaders of 2011 and we are excited about our involvement with this year level as they show much spirit and drive to create an environment which is unique to them and for our school as it enters the next 100 years.
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On the 5th of April we arrived at Narita airport, tired, hungry and excited about finally being in Japan after a long day starting at 3:30 in the morning. Luckily the teachers had booked a bus to take us to our first hostel where we would be staying for the next two days. On the first morning we woke up early to a breakfast of toast and tables full of German backpackers before heading off to a temple where we viewed our first cherry blossoms, as we tried to make our way through hordes of people. In the afternoon we went to Shinjuku where we ran around department stores admiring the number of floors each possessed. A subway ride and a short walk later, we found ourselves at the foot of the Tokyo Tower which had amuing views from the top. We then headed to Akihabara the Electrical Town, such called for it's bright lights and large department stores stocking nothing but electronics. We then went back to the hostel to prepare for the bullet train to Hiroshima the next day.
Prior to Japan we folded one thousand cranes, a Japanese symbol for luck, long life and peace. This was placed at the Hiroshima peace park in front of the statue of Sadako. We also walked through the museum where there were stories, photos and remains of buildings and people who were killedduring the atomic bomb. This was an eye opening experience and a great insight into a tragic event that we had only heard of. Following Hiroshima we took a bullet train to Kyoto. Here we enjoyed amazing sight seeing of temples, Zen gardens, Buddha and more Buddha .... Yes, on this trip we saw the world's biggest Buddha statue, and the temple Sanju-Sangen-do where 1001 Buddha statues stand row upon row. Our attempt at counting them failed, as we soon realised there were numerous miniature Buddha on each individual statue. Kyoto was a lovely place where the historical aspects ofJapan were balanced out with the
modern. Kyoto train station was paradise for us teenage
heading home. The next morning we all woke up very
girls with eleven floors of excellent food and amazing
excited with the prospect of Harajuku and Shibuya, both
shopping. One of the major highlights of this trip was
famous for their shopping. The sun was out all day and we
Karaoke, where the teachers were encouraged by the
happily spent it running around the shops making sure
Year 13s to sing some Justin Timberlake and brought
we didn't have any space in our packs for the trip back.
'sexy back'.
Possibly even more exciting was our trip to Disneyland the day after where everyone, including the teachers
After a great tour around Japan we arrived back in Tokyo
relived their childhood days running around making sure
with our backpacks and "impress the family" faces on.
they got on all of the roller coasters. We got to the hostel
Staying with a host family was definitely an experience for
thoroughly exhausted and almost, but not completely
all of us including heated toilets, more than few language
looking forward to the flight back to see our families.
difficulties and a lot of food. We also experienced two days ofJapanese School life at St Margaret's, Tokyo where we visited and participated in many different classes such as English, and calligraphy classes. We also joined the senior cooking class, where we were both surprised and disappointed to be making Pizza. However, we had a great time and saying our goodbyes was a difficult experience involving tears and promises to stay in touch. From there we subwayed to the Tokyo International Youth Hostel where we spent our last few nights before
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s on a ghostl round.
next day, they gathered their belongings e carriages heading to the 'humble' abode of the Taylorvilledairy farmer. Mr Robb led the girls around the farm, and showed them the cows flash living and milking quarters. The girls were impressed with his concern and forward thinking in relation to the land. Their adventures ending, they began the long journey back home. Sensing a photo opportunity, the
awoke, put o and set off to Paparoa Outside a sign t right pla il green witc of with a substance more ruby s (1080). After grilling pr stormed outside to gossip p d set off on a trek to the Pa u er of historic rock created a natur beauty.
than e angry
Next, donning hard hats they set off on Adventures train through beautiful forests of towering Podocarp. Arriving at the cave with their knights in shining armour leading the way, their excitement grew. Inside ancient limestone formations made them gasp with wonderment and awe. Glowing worms above their heads reminded them of stars in the night sky.
at of a castle, ey were to ar
The p ses such a joyful an ever after.
at this \fas a fairytale ending to ng ~ ad lived geographically
Lily Batt on bellalfofY12 Geography
There have been many events and activities over this year
Katie Vickers as Head Girl of Boarding along with
to make the Centenary Year in the Boarding Community
Maryem Al Samer as Deputy have provided excellent
a memorable one. These include:
student leadership. They have coordinated the Boarders Council and many of the Boarding events with ease.
The Big Weekend In Weekend Activities Ice Skating
Helen Bryant and Francesca Laffey have fulfilled the role
International Dinner
of Relief House Managers working across all three houses
Easter Baskets
when the House Manager has had a rostered night off.
Boarders' Dance Y9 Cycle Safety
Alison Beeney has held station at the Health Centre with
Yl 1 Cooking Classes with Christ's College
her expert eye at spotting the difference between genuine
Y12 Underground Coffee Course
illness and a someone pulling a "sicky''.
Y13 Restaurant Etiquette Course Visions CPIT Semi Formal and Formal Preparations
Paula Moore and her Catering Team have kept the
Earthquake on September 4
Community well fed with a range of healthy fare.
Dining Room upgrade
Sharon Harman and the Cleaning Team have ensured
Boarders' end of Year dinner
white shirts and clean lodgings. Peter Carroll and the Boys, maintained
However it is the people
functioning
that
grounds.
really make
Community
this
facilities
and
manicured
what it is
and we would like to acknowledge ....
Sue Newton Head of Boarding
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Julius House for 2010 has comprised of: The wonderful Y7-10 Boarders and House Manager Tonya Low, along with her husband Michael, and children Forrest and Coco. Weekday Supervisors, Nicky Langley and Johanna Roper along with Weekend Supervisor, Julia Ealam and then Kirsty Owen have helped the girls settle into the Weekend Routine quickly.
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Prep Supervisors, Rhiannon Price and Rebecca Hope have provided extra help to the girls during the evening homework sessions. Julius Girls have said about 2010.... "At the begining of the year we were getting used to boarding and the routines. With help from our Year 13 Buddies we soon got into the swing of things." Ella Greenslade
'The Earthquake really shook us up, to our luck it was on a weekend and a lot of girls had gone home. For those who stayed in we really got shaken but luckily there were brilliant staff on that really helped support us when we were really uncomfortable:•
Kilburn House as been the
time for us to dress up and have a ball,
school home to the enthusiastic
together as a year group. 2010 has
Year 11 and 12 Boarders and
been a great year for us and is surely
House Manager, Ruth Ellena
full of unforgettable
along with her husband Tim,
Anna- Liese Calder
memories:'
and children Eva and Rocco. "In term 2 it was the St Margaret's Weekday Supervisors, Francis
College
Craig
and
Hewitt
stunning in their dresses and we all
and
Weekend
Supervisor,
had a great time although we ended up
provided
with very sore feet the next morning!"
Alexe
Lyn Paul a
have
listening
and
ear
ball.
Everyone
looked
Emma Hammond
guidance
throughout
the
year.
Quotes from the Kilburn
Girls
about this year... "Rooms
were
different
here
and instead having
of
your
own little room you
shared
a
bedroom with one, two or three others. Sharing rooms like this has brought your old friends closer and your newer friends
"In term 3 the girls in year 12 had the oppourtunity to
close. Being in rooms like this has allowed us to make
take part in a Barista coffee course with Underground
very exciting and interesting memories with each other:'
Coffee. This was a delightful and tasty experience as we
Ruby Hauschild
learnt how to grind coffee, tamp it down and stretch the milk perfectly to make the most of the coffee flavour in
"Every Monday night we would head down the Food
Cappuccino's, Latte's and Long Black's. It was such an
Tech rooms to learn some new cooking skills from Tim
amazing experience for the girls who now know how to
Ellen and meet some new college boys. A very exciting
make a great coffee:'
event for all of Year 11 was our semi formal. This was a
Miranda Fraser
Cranmer odated the Year 13 Boarders and House M-.r ewton with her family Justin, Theo, Leila, Jonah andChessie
"As we o the end of Margaret'sCollege, none of us ea has flown by. With the girls supervising dances, consistently role modeling and encouraging the younger girls, new prayers each night at dinner, noone saw how fast the year was coming to an en~ :We can definiteJ.-ysay thatwe have all hadan amazing year;whereeachof us have rown into ~es and ened~ps iutalife
Vkte,s
giving us a what it's going ilcein the future!" otte Timperley middle of the year came around rather quickly with loads growing exceedingly large and many extra ulum activities taking up our time! However Sue all in line and was always there to give us that
One in 100
The St Margaret's College centenary celebrations held
were then on the agenda and the afternoon was rounded
over Labour weekend were definately
a "one in 100"
off by tours to a former school site on Springfield Road
occasion. Over 1000 attended the three day celebration
and through the house of former St Margaret's student,
and many had travelled from other parts of New Zealand
Dame Ngaio Marsh. The more energetic Old Girls played
and around the world to be there. The registration desk
netball against current students and after much debate
opened on Friday 22 October with a constant stream
the game was declared a draw!
of attendees collecting their packs, perusing history displays, purchasing memorabilia, touring the school and
After such a busy day there was barely time to prepare
enjoying afternoon tea. A cocktail party on the Friday
for the centenary ball but those who attended were
evening saw a great blend of past students, current and
rewarded for their effort. A white theme set the tone
past families and staff enjoying themselves immensely
for an elegant and very special evening filled with great
on a wonderfully warm Christchurch evening. Following
speeches, superb food and wine and an amazing band.
the past boarders breakfast in the school Dining Hall
The dance floor was never vacant and the conversations were animated.
on Saturday morning
was the centenary
opening
ceremony. The marquee was filled to capacity and those there witnessed a very special ocassion which
Despite a late night another past boarders' breakfast
included speeches from the Head Girl Nicole Lloyd, the
followed on Sunday morning and then a centenary
President of the Old Girls Association Eleanor Burt, the
Eucharist was held in the ChristChurch
Executive Principal Gillian Simpson and the Trust Board Chair Bridget Thomas. The chamber choir and the kapa
Again, the venue was filled to capacity and the service had been carefully created to capture the occasion. The
haka group delivered flawless and heartfelt performances
final event of the day was a tour to the original school
and the centennial cake was cut by one of the oldest old
building in Cranmer Square, where many of our oldest
girls in attendance (Hope Nixon) and one of the current
old girls had attended St Margaret's.
youngest girls (Leila Newton).
Cathedral.
Jillian Kerr, Head of
Music and History committee chair, officially launched
On Labour day a luncheon in the school's recently
the school history book and the story of its journey was shared. Copies were presented to the dignatories
refurbished dining hall was held for past and present staff.
attending. A very special Cope had been designed and
collegial ties to be strengthened and for many memories to be shared.
made for the schools Chaplain Peg Riley to celebrate the
It was a wonderful occasion and great opportunity for
ocassion of the centenary and was blessed by the Bishop, Bishop Victoria Matthews.
As the school song was sung
Two years of careful planning and promotion underpinned
there was barely a dry eye among the past students who
the successful celebrations and acknowledgment must
later described the opening as "moving'; "beautiful" and
be made to the centenary steering commmittee, the Old
"perfect''.
Girls' Association, The SMC PFA and the many students, staff, parents and sponsors who contributed to the highly
A morning tea, provided and served by the PFA, followed
memorable occasion - definitely a once in a lifetime
the opening ceremony and the history book was in hot
experience and a privilege to experience.
demand. School tours, decade photographs and lunches Jo Brady Centenary Chair
In the middle of Term 1 it was time for a 'Day Out' for
A highlight of Term 2 for the whole school is the now
all International girls so about 15 International Students
famous International Week when all our International
climbed into the school vans and went with Miss
girls take part in a variety of cultural performances
or
Chambers & Ms Dollin on an outing around the Port Hills
give presentations
taking in Lyttelton, Sumner Beach and Taylor's Mistake.
snacks' and special treats to their Kiwi school mates.
about their country or sell 'exotic
The weather was really kind to us with loads of sun and
For the school boarders the International
a warm day .
means the promise given by the school kitchen of preparing a variety of delicious 'International'
Week also foods for
sale in the canteen during the week. The kitchen was also charged with organising the annual 'International Dinner' which was held in the boarding house and was as usual a fantastic gastronomic success!! This extensive meal coupled with the boarders 'International
Costume
Parade' meant a fantastic evening was enjoyed by all.
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For their Term 3 'International Club Adventure' a bunch of semi-reluctant girls braved what was expected to be a cold and wet afternoon and putting on warm clothes walked to the Antigua Street boatsheds to try their hand
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at 'canoeing on the Avon: Surprisingly for all concerned it was a lot of fun and adventure - as Thao discovered when she paddled into the riverbank and got stuck amongst the over-hanging reeds!! Angel and her companion on the other hand paddled into the distance around many far corners ahead before they decided to turn back and join us at the end. To beat the cold we then strolled to the Art Centre 'food court' where the hot drinks and dishes thankfully warmed everyone up!! And so Terms 1, 2 and 3 involved a variety of adventures and entertainment for our Club members .....Term 4 with the promise of loads of hard work in preparation for school and national examinations looks rather bleak in comparison!!
Roll on the Summer Holidays and the prospect of 'HOME' for all of our girls from overseas. Chris Chambers
What a Ko-ko-ko-Nini-Nini-Nini
year it has been!!!
superstardom
shining through,
winning
the theatre
Purple Gang-Star Magic was our theme for 2010, we
sports! Konini enthusiasm shone and the cheering was
are all purple superstars and together we make a gang
purplised,
of stars.
topped this with our Purplerella play, showing what
which was absolutely fantastic! We then
purple superstar gang-stars we are. We are so proud of Our purple year started off with swimming sports, where
all that effort and talent, gaining second place! Yeehaa we
we splashed our magic in the water, winning overall!!
were House Day winners overall!! Congratulations girls!
Woohoo! The participation from the whole House was fantastic. Especially with purple zinc?!
Term 3 started as we hit the slopes for House skiing and snowboarding, kicked
having a wonderful time and getting
involved.
athletics at
school.
Next was rowing, huddled together in the tent to cheer our girls on while they busted their guts over 500m on the erg. The effort was tremendous. This year we have given Konini purple
star
scrunchies
to
the
whole House, made by the lovely Year 13s, to remember an amazing 2010! Thank you to all of Konini for a fantastic
year! Your spirit,
enthusiasm and amazing talent was On another date the whole school gathered
at
incredible! What
magic, jazz and
superstars you all are! Good luck for
QEII to compete and
next year and remember that you are
this was a time for
all purple gang-star magic!
Konini's star athletes to show what they've got
and
they
sure
did that. We came an awesome fourth place. At the end of a busy term
we
by
having
House
celebrated a
whole
food
party.
This also gave Konini girls another chance to bond. House chapel led to the major event for the year, House Day. The afternoon started off with our purple
Sorcha Peren and Rachel Best
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Welcome to Kowhai!
This year has been all about everyone being themselves and participating in all activities during the year. We chose a lion, Roary, as our mascot. We did this not only because we are loud and proud and full of spirit, but also to help us concentrate on our strength. We started the year with house athletics and swimming, where we gained some good results.
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Throughout the year, we kept ourselves busy with whole-house activities. Everyone's favorite was our Easter Egg swap, where we each bought a chocolate treat to swap with someone else within the house. This was a great way for the entire house to be involved, and the tutors also took part. It was a great bonding activity and a way for younger and older girls alike to get to know one another more.
Peer support this year was a great success. The year began with simple games to break the ice and to build confidence in Year 9. This helped to create a good base for the newest members of our house to develop as a group. There was also a Year 9 and 13 trip to McDonalds which helped the Year 9s to feel more confident around the senior members of the house. Then there was the most important day of them all: House Day! Our house play was about a confused girl in love starring Danielle Daly-Lemon. The whole house performed wonderfully, showing the school that being yourself is very important. Our efforts paid off and we came third! We must not overlook our theatre-sports team who placed second and had the audience captivated with their comic skills. Well done everyone! We've had a great year and thanks must go to everyone who is part of the amazing house that is Kowhai!! Helen Abbey and Annabel Morris
Manuka's mascot this year is ZUMBA the zebra which represents Manuka's theme individuality, as
of
skiing and snowboarding teams showed off their talents and reaped great results.
no zebra has two
We cannot forget the incredible performance
identical
stripes!
of Manuka's house play which dwelled on the
Our aim this year
2010 motto "Celebrating our past, creating
was to boost house
our future:' This was a successful event, as the
spirit in Manuka,
whole house got involved to pull off such a
which we led with
dramatic event that took first place.
a zebra-styled Year
On the parallel Manuka took to the ergs
13 costume,
demonstrating
thus
their talents in yet another
helping to achieve
area,
second place at house Athletics day.
home third place
We
kick
-started
All
Manukans
the
year
with
should
be truly
awesome
spirit
Swimming
pulling
in rowing.
at
congratulated
sports,
for the spirit they
which included the unforgettable "fashionably
have contributed
late" chanting entrance of Manuka. This was
to
Manuka
this
followed by the outstanding results at athletics,
year. We believe
where with the help of ZUMBA, took out
that this year we
first place. This was an amazing day and the iceblocks went down as a
fulfilled our goal on bringing house spirit back into
well-deserved treat.
Manuka, would
The academic side of Manuka took over at the annual
which not
have
been possible without all of you.
brainiest house competition during
Academic
week
To the Year 13s, WOW, your support
where we yet again showed
and contribution
our
Manuka this year has been truly
diversity,
winning
to the success of
both the junior and senior
outstanding.
competitions.
far
of Manuka, keep the house spirit of
off was the pizza party
Manuka forever rising and above all, have fun!
Not
that followed our zebrathemed
chapel
To the future leaders
service,
which had the biggest turn
OOH AAH MANUKA
out Manuka has ever seen.
Jessica Benton
Taking to the slopes our
Matipo house has had a great year with a consistently high level of achievement at all events. Our focus on participation has been evident at all events and has greatly aided our success.The Year 9s had a great relationship with the senior peer support leaders and a very close bond was formed that has continued and developed through the year.
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The athletics heats day in the first week of school was a great opportunity to gain house points and our awesome participation shone through with Matipo coming third. On athletics finals day the Matipo team were fantastic at combining their house spirit and talent to produce an overall amazing day with Matipo gaining second place overall. More success was achieved at swimming sports in week 2 with a lot of enthusiasm shown by the whole house, especially the younger house members, and was an awesome opportunity to practice our new chants. The Matipo Chapel this year was centered around the theme of participation. The chapel was aimed at being
inviting to everyone including the parents who were entertained by the old favourite 'Brown Eyed Girl~ Matipo performed extremely well in the house academic week coming a close second in both senior and junior quizzes. Theatre Sports this year was a comical and very entertaining event. The Matipo girls stepped up to the challenge under trying conditions and were greatly rewarded. The results of these girls' efforts added to the achievements of the whole day. Our house play on the same day told of two scientists attempting to create the perfect St Margaret's girl and was the culmination of hours of hard work and dedication from every single member of the house. This year's ski team performed extremely well under the hard conditions, they managed to achieve some great results. House Rowing was a highlight for Matipo this year, winning the overall event convincingly as well as winning the Years 9, 12 and 13 relays.
What an outstanding year 2010 has been for Rata! With
events was a credit to the spirit and skill set that makes
great participation
Rata such a spunky house! A huge thank you to all our
in house swimming, athletics and
cross country at the beginning of the year, Rata went from
Rata girls for their participation
and enthusiasm
strength to strength with house spirit present in every
makes our house so dynamic and phenomenal.
that
house activity. One highlight of the year was definitely the house play, with every member contributing their
Also thank you to our Year 13 leaders for their continued
own skills and strengths. It was an amazing display of the
support throughout the year. It has been an honour to
talent present in Rata house.
be part of the Rata community for the last few years. We wish you all the best of luck for the future and know
The success of winning both the house
that you will keep your
rowing and the skiing/ snowboarding
hearts as warm as the colour you wear. Keep it red! Harriet Ingham
and
Scarlett Aldridge
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This year Rimu kicked off with an exciting start, introducing the new mascot Viki, and announcing we would be awarding four Year 12 girls with the position of War Cry Fairies. Their job was to sing house chants, 'war cries' and encourage participation within the house.
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The first house event was Swimming Sports. Everyone was very excited, for many it was their first house event. We headed to the pool in matching green headbands singing the new Victory chant. Anticipation filled the air, everyone couldn't wait for the day to begin. The weather was great and we can definitely say that everyone enjoyed themselves during the action-packed afternoon, even with the benches collapsing during our chant, proving to other houses how enthusiastic Rimu is. We ended up coming fourth, a great start to the year. Also in Term 1 we started peer support, a group of Year 13s working together to support the Year 9s, creating an easier transition into senior school. Meeting every month, we played games and prasticed house chants.
House day, a much anticipated event started early with our script ready to get cracking in Term 3. It involved the stealing of our mascot Viki and Rimu's journey to find her again, with a nice twist at the end to portray our moral; the importance of working together to achieve our goal, or a victory. With a team of committed Year 13s we were able to begin rehearsing each scene during our practices. With a few finishing touches of costumes, music and props we managed to perform on the day perfectly to plan. All the girls worked together really well making the process much easier for us little, stressed Year 13s. Although Rimu came sixth
we were all proud that it had gone so well. The overall day was a great hit, with everyone in high spirits (especially
At the beginning of March we gathered head to toe
after the delicious house lunch) and still laughing over
in green at QE2 stadium, ready for a day of athletics.
the amusing theatre sports performances.
Beginning with a compulsory run around the track, Rimu loudly cheering, excited for the day ahead of us. We started with girls doing well in all aspects of athletics, continuing our high spirits into the afternoon where the Rimu girls were fed green lollies to keep their energy
This year has been a great year although there haven't been many house victories. Within Rimu we have had our own wins with new chants and traditions being carried on hopefully for years to come.
levels high. It was a long day but the girls did fantastically, finishing it all off brilliantly with the most awaited event
Charlotte Tomkins
the tutor group relays. Rimu's Mrs Rayward's tutor group held on to the title, third year in a row.
(j
We wanted our centenary year
Theatre and the Combined and
to be a full year of parties and
Centennial Choral concerts held
celebrations! We have definitely
in the Cathedral and at Christ's
achieved
College.
this
and
pushed
ourselves creatively this year. All who are involved in the
The
Arts
Council
has
arts have once again exceeded
been a superb asset to the
expectations with the quality of
development of arts initiatives
work that has been produced.
and has maintained
strength
and drive in the arts this year. I You will notice, as you look
especially commend, Rebecca
through
the
Stoop and Millie Thomson
work that has
for their leadership, skill and
these
insurmountable
pages
gone on in curriculum and in extra
professionalism
curricular
Enjoy your stroll through the
activities.
Obvious
highlights for our year have been
this
year.
Arts year that was 2010.
the astounding production of The Sound of Music in the James Hay
When we accepted our Head
Michael Sharp - Director of Performing Arts
Winn,
choral
concerts,
dance,
of Arts badges at the senior
drama and music performances
prize giving at the end of
and visual art displays. As if the
last year, little did we know
extensive
that we were undertaking
and showcases we have had this
list
of performances
one of the most difficult yet
year isn't enough, we are so lucky
most rewarding tasks we
to be part of a community flowing
have faced in our schooling
with passion, talent and dedication
careers. What an amazing
to the Arts shared by teachers and
privilege we have had to
students alike, that is present every
watch girls of all ages shine
single day at St Margaret's. We have
in the Arts. It has been an
had an amazing year leading the
incredible centenary year;
Arts and hope that everybody can
The Sound of Music, our
take inspiration from the Arts within SMC.
rock style fundraiser
-
BLACKOUT, the Middle School Arts Festival, Sheila
Rebecca Stoop & Millie Thompson
Our Centenary Year promised to be a momentous year from the start, but little did we know how eventful it would become. We learnt to expect the unexpected (like singing in a tent) and throughout it all the choirs sang on and made beautiful music. Both the Senior and Chamber Choirs spent the first term preparing for "Sing and Rejoice~ the Combined Colleges' Centennial Concert in May. This was to be the first of several centennial musical events.
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After a term's separate rehearsals it was all put together in a workshop day at Christ's College and we were joined by twenty members of our Australian sister schools, St Peter's Adelaide and St Michael's Melbourne, who were billeted with our choir members. The concert, in the Cathedral, featured great choruses from the choral repertoire such as Handel's "Hallelujah" chorus and Brahms' "How lovely are thy dwellings" as well as works by Vaughan Williams and Dr Vernon Griffiths. The latter had had a close association with our two schools. A setting of Psalm 150 by Dr Philip Norman was commissioned especially for the occasion. We were delighted that the composer was able to rehearse and conduct this first performance. Mozart's "Laudate
Dominum" featured former choir girl Margot Button as soloist and the Chamber Choir and the Christ's College choir also sang items. The concert was accompanied by Mr Paul Ellis on the Cathedral organ and our Combined Colleges' Orchestra. It was a highly successful event where we also raised some money for the Cholmondeley Home. Late last year and during the first term auditions had been held for "The Sound of Music" and rehearsals had been happening since March. It proved to be an apt choice and the cast and production staff alike thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Unlike previous joint ventures, St Margaret's undertook the main responsibility for its execution
although we were most ably supported by both students
instead of our Chapel. Nine groups were represented
and staff from Christ's College. The acting and the
in 31 items. A new group, the Armagh Singers, was
singing, the orchestra, the choreography and the set were
especially formed from Chamber Choir members
all of the highest standard. It was an extremely happy
spread the workload for this occasion.
to
production inspired by the marvellous music in which every song is a winner.
Again we welcomed Old Girl Margot Button as soloist as well as Shelley Spang. In a link with the past fourteen staff formed a choir to present "I have lost the doh of my clarinet'; a piece which had been performed by a staff choir at the Jubilee concert in 1960. Suitably dressed in gowns and mortarboards they demonstrated
that a talent for musical comedy
is alive and well in the staffroom. The evening closed with the Barbershop Quartet vowing that "We'll meet again': Fortunately the seven aftershocks that evening all happened after the concert. This concert also raised $1500 for Ferndale School which was badly damaged in the earthquake. Because of the Centenary programme it was decided that our choirs would not enter the "Big Sing" this year. However the Chamber Choir sang some items at a warm-up concert at Christ's College at the end of May. Their first engagement for the year was to officiate In
addition
to
theatrical all the a
school
quartet
of
choral
and
at Miss Tutill's funeral
masterpieces
at St Mary's
choirs
and
In the third term they
Old
Girls
were invited to join the
Merivale.
rehearsed enthusiastically for
Christ's
"A Sentimental
for a concert in aid of the
Journey';
a
College
choirs
concert of choral music from
Charity
ten decades of music at St
choir also sang Evensong
Margaret's. In spite of losing
in
a week's rehearsal due to the
October
earthquake the concert went
at the opening ceremony
Hospital.
the
Cathedral and
This in
performed
ahead on September 16 in the
of the Centenary. As usual
Christ's College auditorium
they made a memorable contribution
to the Carol
Service
rounded
and
off
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the centenary year with a performance at the Senior Prizegiving of "Our revels now are ended" by Patrick Shepherd. A second commission for our Centenary year was Les Beatitudes by David N. Childs, written in memory of his father, David C. Childs, who was the Director of Music at the Cathedral and teacher of French at St Margaret's. It received its first performance from the Chamber Choir, conducted by the composer, at the Centenary service. The Centenary hymn written by one of our music staff, Mrs Marnie Barrell, was also sung at this service. The Senior Choir numbered nearly seventy this year and was kept fully occupied with the May and September concerts. They also sang on Palm Sunday, at Eucharists and the Founders' Day and Carol services. The Confirmation saw them joining the Christ's College choir in the Cathedral. Highlights for them were two performances of "How lovely are thy dwellings" with the Christ's College Chapel Choir in May and again at our Centenary Eucharist. The Year 9 Choir was not particularly large in numbers but substituted quantity for quality, preparing a number of songs for the Centennial Concert, although their whistling in 'Pedro the Fisherman' mysteriously ran out of steam. Fortunately the audience assisted. They also sang the Rooster Rag in a performance for the Junior School and took part in the Middle School Arts' Festival in April.
The Years 7 & 8 Choir also sang at this festival and the Centenary concert. In October they took part enthusiastically in the Schools' Music Festival.Three girlswere chosen for the special choir and Hun-JeeYoon played in the orchestra for a fourth year running, earning herself a long-service medal. There were two barbershop groups, a senior quartet and an all-comers group. The former opened and closed the Centenary concert and sang at the Arts Fiesta. Instrumental Music groups were many and varied. The main activities for the senior musicians in the Combined Colleges' orchestra were their involvement in the Centennial Concert in May and the "The Sound of Music': The playing on both these occasions was outstanding and produced many compliments.
Miss Plummer left during the second term and we
the Schools' Chamber Music competition. Our school's
welcomed Dr Sarah Hickford to oversee the instrumental
involvement
programme.
Festival this year was cancelled because of the earthquake.
She
organised
the
very
successful
in the Secondary
instrumental music evening in August which featured chamber music as well as the Middle School orchestra, a
Miss Jill Kerr
chamber orchestra and the jazz band.
Head of Music
Mrs Claire Oliver took over the Jazz Band which played both at our school and Christ's College concerts and provided a musical background to the Centennial cocktail
party.
A
trio
of
trumpets played on a couple of occasions, the Centenary opening
featuring a fanfare
composed and conducted by Aidan Verity of Year 12. Aidan also composed a lively piece for the saxophone
quartet
which they performed several times after its premiere at
Schools'
Orchestral
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A review by Rosie Cann
"The Sound of Music has given me so much more confidence. I never thought I was very good at anything,
The production of The Sound of Music by St Margaret's
and if I did I tended to run myself down because I didn't
College, and Christ's College, left every single member
want to 'show off' or make people think I was full of myself.
of the cast, orchestra, technical and dance crewmember
Being Maria made me feel so much more comfortable
with a sense of pride, achievement
and more than
with myself because I was doing something well that I
anything else a sense of the magic and excitement of
didn't know I was good at and had so much support from
theatre.
the other more experienced performers around me. I was actually really scared when I was cast because I thought
I played a relatively minor role in this production but I
they must have made a mistake. Then the more I learned
felt as if I had been part of something greater than just
from Ms Buckler, Miss Kerr and Ms Rossiter, the more
my role. The performances of the principal players and
comfortable I was; but you know, the more you learn, the
the sublime voices of the nuns left me feeling humbled
more you realise you don't know and so I tried really hard
in the face of such talent. Every single person involved,
to keep up with everyone else.
during that standing ovation on closing night, felt proud of themselves, and proud to have been part of The Sound
I was really tired after rehearsals but I didn't really mind.
of Music.
I kind of just felt relaxed and de-stressed even if things hadn't gone well that day. Maria is a character who just
All the cast were extremely excited to be performing our
kind of carries light with her; she just unconsciously
Centenary Production in The James Hay Theatre and on
wants to share it with the people around her and make
"pack-in" day we could barely contain ourselves as we
them happy. I would like to be more like that:'
saw the beautiful set being put in place. Of course this was the result of many hours work by our technical crew
Taidhg Fraser, who played Captain von Trapp, adds these
brilliantly led by Jess Benton.
comments: "Knowing I was following in the footsteps of
The rehearsal period was long, intense and demanding
but under the great direction, and with the musical
but at all times it was fun. Miss Kerr, Mrs Buckler and Ms
guidance of Miss Kerr, we were well led and able to put
Rossiter were a wonderful team who seemed to be as one
on a great show. Performing at the James Hay for three
in their ideas and interpretations.
They clearly enjoyed
nights was an unbelievable experience, especially to sold-
working together and this seemed to rub off on the cast.
out audiences. It was truly an unforgettable experience,
such greats as Christopher Plummer was rather daunting,
and one I will remember for the rest of my life:' I think the best way of understanding how much impact this had on us is to write down what Annabel Keys (who
And from the critics: "Better than the movie ... Professional
played Maria), said to me in an interview for a student
quality with a high standard theatre ... A delightful and
magazine.
enchanting show in all areas of the arts:'
The Sound Of Music
2010 has been an eventful and exciting year for dance. 'TDA - The Dance Academy' has enabled both students of St Margaret's and the wider community to participate in syllabus dance classes ranging from 880 Ballet, American Jazz and Contemporary. 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! Dance Company
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After another gruelling audition process our SMC Dance Company was selected. The following girls have worked extremely hard this year developing dance works, performing and choreographing for various events! Thank you for your commitment. Jess McConnell, Claudia Leathart, Ashleigh Howell, Jamel Barber, Kristie Benyon, Lily Batt, Aimee Mills, Briar McKenzie, Kate Idiens, Annabel Morris, Sammy Brown, Sorcha Peren, Leigh Blair, Caitlin Kennedy, Lucy Dallison, Annie Theis, Lily Cain, Olivia Esposito, Georgina Abbott, Grace Palmer, Georgia Marchand, Ellen Dick, Hannah McLeod, Ellen Dove, Annalise Brown, LiviaKate Pearce, Sarah Feary and Kate McCoubrey, Josie Archer.
The first show and the largest was our wonderful Sound of Music. Amidst learning an elegant ballroom dance scene and transforming into marionette puppets for the lonely goatherd were several mad moments .... 'The hairy beards, moustaches, side burns drawn onto our girl 'male ballroom dancers' hilariously increased in creativity and intensity during the show, resulting in some serious looking unshaven unkempt looking men! Not to mention the creative use of 'socks' girls ... oh my goodness, Lily Batt!!! Otherwise the dances were a highlight in the show, mesmerizing ballroom dancers and hilarious entertaining puppets with the cutest goats! Dancing With The Staff
The second major feat for the dance company was Dancing with the Staff! What an accomplishment. Like Dancing with the Stars, Dancing with the Staff took everyday teachers, chefs, support staff, parents of students and auxiliary staff and faced them with the challenge or learning a dance routine. It was HUGE, talk about stepping out of your comfort zone. The student choreographers and the staff have shown incredible self-motivation, dedication, care and love for each other and of dance! The staff members put all of their trust in these girls and delivered an incredible
performance and congratulations to Hip Hop - Sam
St Margaret's College Centenary Year. Congratulations
Fazio-Smith our 'Winner, winner winner' and Runner up
to the following girls who gave of their time, creative
- Irish Dance - Mandy Hall and Janette Strang.
passion,
Congratulations to our Choreographers - Lily Batt, Jamel
presence to perform in this event. Josie Archer, Livia -
Barber, Olivia Esposito, Annabel Morris, Sian Fremaux,
Kate Pearce, Kristie Benyon, Annabel Morris, Sorcha
choreographic
ideas
and
beautiful
stage
Kristie Benyon, Ji-
Peren, Jamel Barber, Lucy Dallison, Leigh
Hae Choi, Aimee Mills, Ellen Dick,
Blair, Catilin Kennedy, Kate Idiens, Georgina Abbott, Livvy Esposito and led by Lily Batt.
Brown,
Well done girls. The many accolades and
Lucy
positive comments from the 'Old Girls' and
Samantha Kate
Idiens,
Dallison,
visitors are a credit to you!
Hannah
Adams, Annie Thies, Georgina Abbott and
2010 couldn't have been the most inspired
Caitlin Kennedy.
without the creative energy and leadership
Congratulations
to
of five wonderful dancers. Kristie Benyon, Livia-Kate Pearce,
our Staff dancers
-
Sorcha
Peren,
Hip Hop-Sam Fazio-
Annabel Morris
Smith,
Ballroom
Josie
Archer.
These
- Anne Archer, Lisa
girls
were
leaders
Mackay, Nicola Lowe,
who demonstrated initiative, many
Gary Lloyd. Jazz Helen MacDonald, Greta
hours
Floding.
and
of hard
Contemporary - Peg Riley, Sally Hayes.
promotional
Cheerleading - Jennie Burrell. Ballet -
and
many
slog,
prowess innovative
Amy Minns, Keith McDonnell. Musical
ideas to celebrate dance
Theatre - Nadine Allen, Carolyn Mutch.
this year.
Irish Dance -
girls.
Mandy
Hall, Janette
Thank you
Strang. Rock n Roll - Darren Atkin, Paula Sheldon, June Tobin,
Congratulations to Josie
Chris Lindsay. Bollywood
Archer who is beginning
- Sada Donovan, Jenni
her dance career with the
McLaughlin. I am in awe of what you all
New ZealandSchool of Dance in 2011.
achieved!
What a feat! We wish her all the best and look forward to seeing her first professional company performance!
Centenary Dance
Congratulations also to Kristie Benyon With
such
year
our
a
busy
and Jessica McConnell
who are off
found
to mark their place on stage at the Melbourne Dance School of Performing
the time to initiate, plan, choreograph,
seeing your names in lights and an excuse
rehearse and perform
to go to Melbourne!
dancers
wonderful still
a wonderful dance
to
Arts - 'The Edge' - we look forward to
tribute celebrate
Alison Rossiter Head Of Dance
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The Middle School Festival at the end of Term 1 highlighted the fact that our middle school girls are a very talented and skillful lot. We trialed a festival that moved from venue to venue, starting in the Chapel and moving to the gym and finishing in the Little Theatre. The school was buzzing with excitement and energy as people crammed into every nook and cranny to see the
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work the girls had been working on in Drama, Dance and Music. The first act was in the Chapel and was a selection of beautiful music, mime, Pacific dance and song and thought-provoking
drama. The audiences were then
asked to move to the gym where they would be treated to a variety of dance from Years 8 to 10. When the audience from the Chapel arrived at the gym, an already eager and excited crowd greeted them. We most certainly would have laid the foundations for the Stephanie Young wing had we charged a gold coin donation. Seeing the lineage of dance ability and skill coursing through these girls as they performed reminded me once again why I love my job. These girls feel, express and create with dedication and persistence. Even the child who might not necessarily
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consider herself a confident dancer, was up there on the floor, under lights (overhead projectors on the floor) giving it everything she could. The audience had to move one last time to the Little Theatre, where they endured a tight squeeze to see two Year 10 drama pieces that were extremely unique, highly polished and very commendable. This evening was truly a celebration of learning, indicating that the middle school girl has talent, loves learning and is a confident individual.
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Year 13 NCEA production "Sisters" By Michel Tremblay
the world of the play. Body padding abounded, along with saggingbosoms and wrinkled faces. The Australian On the night before the earthquake, audienceswere accents were extremely authentic, and the timing and rocked to laughter by the hilarious productionof"Sisters,, delivery of the sometimes funny and sometimes tragic in the Little Theatre. Set in a working class Australian dialogue was perfect. A highlight of the play was the group fight scene at the end, where the suburb, this play told the~sto~ry'.___-~--------, of a group of sisters and girls were totally uninhibited with their sisters-in-law who met hair-pulling, punching and wrestling. A together to fill booklets good time was had by all! with stamps, which could later be exchanged for luxury goods. The girls played middle-aged women superbly well, creating an uncanny physical resemblance to the care-womwomen of
This year was an exciting year for St Margaret's College as
rehearsal and frantic preparations of costumes and props
they entered three pieces for the Shakespeare Festival and
the students were ready for this huge event in which
all were directed by students. Scarlett Aldridge entered a
most schools in Christchurch
piece from the Merry Wives of Windsor lasting fifteen
five-minute pieces were selected for the Showcase final
minutes whilst Olivia Jarvis and Jessica McConnell
demonstrating the very high standard of St Margaret's
directed a five minute piece from Romeo and Juliet.
drama. This festival was a highlight of the first term in the
were taking part. Both
There was a further five
way in which students from all schools
minute entry from Rosie
mixed with each other, sharing their
Cann, Elizabeth Olliver
love of Shakespeare and the theatre.
and Jessica Cridlin from Twelfth many
Night. hours
After
intensive
The joint dramatic production between SMC and Christ's College was a play based upon the story of convict settlement in Australia in the 18th century. Directed by Gillian Towle, this play was magnificently staged with Aboriginal caves, boats made of bones, and evocative lighting, setting the atmosphere of heat, and desolation. The story centred around a group of convicts, all from desperate circumstances, who got together to put on a play directed by one of the army officers. Through the rehearsals they discovered a love of theatre and a lot about themselves and their relationships. This was a touching play; funny, tender, loving and sometimes cruel. Performances were uniformly excellent but special mention must be made of our girls! Lizzy Olliver, Ashleigh Howell , Scarlett Aldridge, Sarah Gibson and Zasu Towle created beautiful characterisations throughout this important play.
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This year the Arts Council (the student body representing the Arts in our school) worked harder than ever before, endeavoring to create a balance of creating new ideas whilst embracing our past, introducing new Arts initiatives to the St Margaret's community but still keeping the old traditions, passion and fun aspects of the Arts alive and kicking. Our major project this year was BLACKOUT, similar to the old 'Rock n Raise' event but revamped, with help from Rangi Ruru, St
Andrew's College and Christ's College. With over 600 tickets sold, incredible student acts and local performer Truth Dubstep, we secured local sponsors, spot prizes and all in all raised nearly $8000 for our chosen beneficiary, CanTeen. On top of this huge event, the Arts Council has helped organise and been there to support all of the major Arts events throughout the year, as well as running not one but two fun-filled celebratory Arts Weeks, showcasing the Arts within our school.
What an incredible year in the Arts 2010 has been, with amazing
achievements,
and creations
collaborations,
performances
made by our extraordinarily
girls. With the September
earthquake
Wednesday, Visual Art day, began with a greeting at the gate by fantastically painted human statues, and at lunch
talented
time girls and staff combined their artistic skills for 'The
striking just a
Big Splat' using dye in water pistols, upon a large canvas.
week before Arts Week was scheduled to begin, many
Wednesday night was the talent quest
of our events had to be
final where we saw tap-dancers, hip
moved into the first week
hop dancers, contemporary
of Term 4.
singers, guitar-players, pianists, actors
dancers,
and composers. The judges had a very Our annual Arts Assembly
difficult job to do! Third place was
took place in the gym, which
awarded to the fantastic tap-dancing
was elaborately
decorated
Quinn Watkins, second place to the
Pifiatas,
amazing, Emily Tapley playing and
sombreros,
singing her own original mash-up of
in 'fiesta' theme. streamers,
and lively Mexican welcomed
the
music
songs on the guitar, and first place to
and
Aidan Verity, who composed, wrote
teachers into our makeshift
girls
the lyrics, sang, acted and danced to
chapel, as an amazing display
her own song 'Phineas Theopholis
of talent and recognition achievement incredible
began. Irish
of
Theodore'. What a
With
budding Broadway
Dancing,
singing, and instrumental
performances,
star! the
audience was taken on a journey through
Thursday,
our incredibly jam-packed year in the Arts
Day,
along with Awards given out in all of the Arts
live music greeting
Disciplines.
girls at the gates on
Music
began
with
their way to tutor The last Friday of the term saw the annual
time, and the fun
Arts Fiesta take place, a more intimate and
continued
at lunch
formal celebration of honours award-getters.
time
a
Performances from the Jazz Band, Year 13
Sync
with
Lip-
competition.
Dancers, Barbershop Quartet and a special
The week wrapped
guest appearance from Elayne Buckler and
up on Friday, Fiesta
Michael Sharp, as well as fantastic displays
Day,
of visual art, made the evening into an
themed mufti, and a
incredible celebration of the Arts at SMC.
with
Fiesta-
Fiesta in the middle of the school, raising nearly $800 for Cholmondeley Children's Home.
Term 4 started with a 'flashmob' surprise dance in the cafe at interval to entertain the huge queues of hungry
We'd like to extend our gratitude to all those girls who
girls. Dance performances
at break drew a very large
let their true artistic talent shine through in to the St
crowd to the very small Little Theatre on Monday, Dance
Margaret's College community. Thanks to everybody who
Day. Tuesday, Drama Day, saw the SMC Theatre Sports
made not only Arts Week, but our entire year in the Arts,
team go head to head against the Christ's College team.
so incredibly successful, enjoyable and unforgettable.
AttSGQ1i.fttil The performing arts programme in the junior school has been alive and varied this year. The start of the year we focused on process drama, then explored the elements of dance, followed by a unit looking at songs from the last 100 years. Through the exploration of these songs and the idea that we wanted to put on a junior musical in November, Years 3- 4 and I embarked on the creation of a musical called the Nickle Nackle Tree, loosely based on the children's counting book by Lynley Dodd.
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The students and I decided on a theme for our musical. It was going to be centered around equality and celebrating difference and service. The plot was about all the birds in the Mungle Munching Forest needing to find a new home because the ones they were in currently were either destroyed by fire, shaken up by an earthquake or there wasn't enough food for them to survive. Some even decided the reason they had to move was because their neighbours were too noisy. It seemed fitting to go with this story line considering our September 4 upheaval. The music in this show came from the songs we had studied in our previous unit. Songs like: Teddy Bears Picnic, Swanee, That's
what friends are for and Believe it or not, just to name a
few. As well as this the students in Years 1 - 6 composed small musical pieces to introduce their bird characters to the audience. The Nickle Nackle Tree took flight and soon became a living breathing musical. The characters developed, the costumes were created and the shows set, with the help of the junior teachers, was breathtaking.
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i••e This year our Kapahaka grew to a massive 70 girls. The Kapahaka is comprised of the whole junior school and the two Year 7 classes, led by four talented Year 8 girls: Lily McCormick, Silke Weil, Tessa Fulton and Maddison Earle. This year we performed as part of the Christchurch Schools' Cultural Festival on the Town Hall Stage. It was very humbling being there with the girls as they spread their wairua over the crowd who was in awe of them. For this event we needed to have a special uniform made. With the help of some very able and keen parents 80 Kapahaka skirts were made and we had a T-shirt printed with a very special emblem that represented our school. We thank our dear Mr Kau Kau our Kau Matua, for his aroha and kaha this year. Kia Ora e hoa! Michael Sharp
Middle School Colours
Ellen Dove
Pockets
Samantha Brown Annelise Theis Ellen Dick
Middle School Most Dedicated Outstanding Performer
Jessica Hann Ellen Dove
Lily Cain Honours
Jessica McConnell Georgina Abbott
Charlotte Colgan Most Improved
Dana Thomson
Commitment in Dance
Georgia Cameron Charlotte Wigley Nina Hall
Annabel Morris
Lily Batt Jamel Barber Caitlin Kennedy Olivia Esposito Kate Idiens Lucy Dallison Leigh Blair
Most Improved Dance Performer
Ellen Dick Dedication and Commitment in Dance Annelise Theis Samantha Brown Choreographic Awards
Kristie Benyon
Middle School
Ji-Hae Choi
Most Creative Year 9
Annabel Caldwell
Georgina Abbott
Most Promising Year 9
Caitlin Kennedy
Most Committed Year 9
Kimberley Wood Sophie O'Brien
Annelise Theis
Most Creative Year 10
Bonnie Brady
Hannah Adams
Most Promising Year 10
Bronte Edmondson
Sorcha Peren Annabel Morris
Senior
Jamel Barber Lily Batt
Most Improved Year 12
Bridget Cowles
Most Improved Year 13
Annabel Keys
Middle School Colours
Jessica Hann
Pockets
Ella Hawthorne
Samantha Brown Kate Idiens Lucy Dallison Ellen Dick Aimee Mills Olivia Esposito Continued Outstanding Contribution to Dance
Service Award in Dance
Kimberley Twine Olivia Jarvis Zoe Higgins Scarlett Aldridge
Kristie Benyon
Claudia Coates
Livia-Kate Pearce
Bridget Cowles
Sorcha Peren Annabel Morris
Georgina Garrett Zasu Towle
Sarah Feary
Sarah Gibson
Kate McCoubrey
Rose Pike
Honours
Charlotte Jackson
Jazz Ensembles
Jessica Cridlin
Most Valuable
Aidan Verity
Samantha Henderson
Most Improved
Geraldine Roche
Grace Palmer
Dedication and Commitment
Kirsten Allen
Jessica Benton Kariba - Lee McGinn
Chamber Music
Jessica McConnell
Most Valuable
Ashleigh Howell Jamel Barber
Amy Lin Rioko Koizumi
Dedication and Commitment
Georgina Shillito
Lily Batt Elizabeth Olliver
Middle School Orchestra
Rosemary Cann
Most Valuable
Gabriella Donaldson
Most Improved
Roisin Yates
Dedication and Commitment
Jessica Land
:MtiSlt Chamber Choir Most Valuable Most Improved Most Dedicated
Ella Hawthorne Lydia Milner Alexandra Staples
Combined Colleges' Orchestra Most Valuable
Olivia Rogers
Most Improved
Seong-Ha Joo
Dedication and Commitment
Jessica Wedlake
Senior Choir Most Valuable
Claudia Coates
Most Improved
Georgina Shillito
Most Dedicated
Jordan Vanderklei
Middle School Colours
Jessica Hann Alexandra Gordon Grace Olliver
Pockets Instrumental Music
Barbershop Choir Most Valuable
Seong-Ha Joo Georgina Shillito
Ella Hawthorne
Amy Lin Choral Music
Year9 Choir Most Valuable
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Hannah Beadle Gabriella Donaldson Kimberley Wood
Georgina Abbot Sophie Blair Caroline Coates Claudia Coates Grace Davie
Years 7 & 8 Choir Most Valuable
Emma McClean
Most Dedicated
Alisha Duncan
Clare Fairgray Miranda Fraser Madeleine Hayman Kate Idiens
Glee Club Most Valuable
Grace Davie
Most Dedicated
Sophie Blair
Honor Kerry Georgia Leonard Janet Mackenzie Lydia Milner
Junior Choir Most Improved
Amy Eveleigh
Most Dedicated
Mikayla Green
Most Valuable
Grace Kaye-Blake
Elizabeth Olliver Rose Pike Felicity Ryan Emilie Simpson
Jazz Band Most Valuable
Alexandra Staples
Most Improved
Casey Carsel Aine Yates
Dedication and Commitment
Mayan Baran
Kimberley Twine
Honours Choral
Alexandra Batt Holly Caird
Music
Ella Hawthorne
Instrumental Music
Joanna Duncan Kimberley Mackay-Wallace Olivia Rogers Eileen Skinley Jessica Wedlake
6111etiJll Valued Contribution in Year 12 Debating
Zoe Higgins Valued Contribution in Year 11 Debating
Honor Kerry Valued Contribution in Year 10 Debating
Lucy Tothill Most Promising Year 9 Debaters
Meghan Laing
lrJSuel AttS
Rebecca Read Hanseul Nam Debating Coaching Awards
Middle School Most Promising
Lucy Tothill
Dedication and Commitment
Lauren Proud
Most Improved Most Independent
Juliet Frost Sarah Smith
Georgina Shillito Jessica Wedlake Commitment to Debating
Hannah Smith
Middle School Colours
Lucy Tothill Jessica Wedlake Honor Kerry
Senior Dedication and Commitment
Zoe Higgins
Katherine Pearse
Emma Silva
Lisa Lamers
Brittany Tyson Most Improved Senior
Most Akarathiwat
Most Independent
Holly Chapman
Most Innovative
Chelsea Saunders
Most Promising Painter
Georgina Wilding
Most Improved Painter
Genevieve
Zoe Higgins Georgina Shillito
Macilquham Most Promising Designer
Rebecca Skjellerup
Most Improved Designer
Madeline Morton
Most Promising Photographer
Sorcha Peren
Dedication and Commitment
Kariba Lee McGinn
Most Improved Photographer
Continued Service to the Arts
Amelia Thompson
Most Promising Printmaker
Olivia Jarvis Hannah Wilson
Most Improved Printmaker
Eileen Skinley
Rebecca Stoop Continued Outstanding Contribution to Performing Arts
Certificates of Achievement for Art Competitions Red Rose
Seong-Ha(Lea) Joo Runner up nationally in 2010 Youthline art competition
Middle School Colours
Lucy Tothill
Pockets
Seong-Ha Joo Honor Kerry Charlotte Jackson Aiko Robinson
Honours
Janet Mackenzie
Outstanding Contribution
Sarah Gibson Emma Grey
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St Margaret's has once again proven
4x400m relay they have competed in
itself to be a force to be reckoned
in the past two years.
with in the sport
of athletics,
achieving some amazing results in
Our 2010 campaign started off with a
the 2009-10 season.
bang (excuse all gun-related puns) with the School Athletics Championships
Results
from
the
Zealand
Secondary
in March.
New Schools'
Championships, held in the school
We then moved on to the Canterbury
holidays of last year, set the tone
Secondary
Schools'
Competition
for the successes that were to come this year. Mackenzie
were SMC had its best ever meet,
Keenan was placed third in the Junior Girls 80m hurdles,
being named the top girls' school in Canterbury for
and Haidee Brown, a Year 13 student in 2009, also got
athletics in 2010. We had 40 placings in the top four
third in the Senior Girls long jump. Margot Gibson won
at these championships! Our relay teams once again
the Junior Girls 1500m for the second year in a row.
performed well, with the Senior 4x100m relay team of
Our
well at these
Annabelle Wright, Bailey Kennedy, Meg O'Connell and Sian Fremaux winning, and our 4x400m team, this time
Championships, with our Junior Team of Lauri Watt
with Laura Goebel competing instead of Lauri Watt,
(Year 10), Jess O'Halloran (Year 11), Mackenzie Keenan
convincingly winning the Open 4x400m relay.
(Year 11) and Margot Gibson (Year 13) coming second in the Junior 4xl00m Relay and winning the Junior 4x400m.
Our final competition
The performances of this team has been one of the
Championships in Dunedin, where a team of ten girls
highlights of our athletic season, with them winning every
competed. All girls were placed in the top ten in their events, with the following girls gaining placings
relay teams
also performed
of 2010 was the South Island
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We would love to have as many girls as possible get
and expertise
involved
year in athletics. C1ood luck to all girls competing
in what is a highly successful
at St Margaret's.
Special thanks
and fun sport
must go to Sally and
Mene Mene for all the help and guidance
they have
\X1ithout
their help
given our team throughout
the year.
\Ve would not have had such a fantastic in the
Nationals in December!
Margot Gibson - Captain of Athletics
This was a very successful and enjoyable day with full
2007 and the Open 3000m set in 1999 by C Wall. In the
involvement of girls and staff. We all appreciated having
3000m Margot took half a minute off the record. Polly
such a large number of parents and grandparents come
Hill had success also in breaking Grace Palmer's Under
and support also.
15 Javelin record with a throw of 25.04m.
Special congratulations
must go to Margot Gibson,
Runner Up
Champion
Sports Captain and Captain of Athletics for breaking
Under 14
Ella Boyd
Bella Forbes
three records. These were in the Under 16 ½ 800m where
Under 15
Holly Greenslade
Laura Goebel
she comfortably bettered a record set in 1978 by R Burn,
Under 16 ½
Margot Gibson
Mackenzie Keenan
the Open (Senior race) 1500m set by Erin Heasley in
Senior
Bailey Kennedy
Sian Fremaux
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flSlll lodll\ The first round or competition started with Early Bird Regatta at Pegasus Lake. As expected with a group of total beginners, the nerves were going through bodies as we prepared. With the Year 13 crew finishing first and the Year 12 second in the B final it was apparent that the coaches had prepared the two crews well. The next big event for the Year 13 crew was the Wellington festival. Unfortunately this proved to be a disappointing weekend as the regatta was called off due to a tsunami, so for the rest of the year we were known as 'St Margaret's tsunami'. With more early morning trainings and paddling in the Avon, South Islands came round in the blink of an eye. In every race our goal was to improve our time a little more. St Margaret's tsunami got into the A final coming fifth
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and the Year 12s coming first in the B final. Our season finale was the National Championships held in Ashburton at Lake Hood. The day started at 8.00am and after an exciting trip we were geared up and ready to go. With a cold day ahead of us we made sure to keep warm and dry. After four races of heats there was lots of nail biting as we waited for the finals sheets to be put up.
We had a lot of laughs and fun and were overall pleased with our season. The input from our fantastic TIC, Mrs Sue Harlow, and coaching staff made this another season to be remembered by a number of girls who had previously had very little competitive sporting experience. Involvement in this fun sport was a highlight as their time at St Margaret's came to an end.
With both teams competing against each other, the Year 13 crew came out on top and got seventh overall. The Year 12s were close behind finishing eighth.
Charlotte Timperley Captain Dragon Boating
A few keen golfers have been developing their skills at Hagley Golf Club each Wednesday and at the CSS Championships Sharina Lopez and Cara Askew represented St Margaret's. Although not taking out top placings they performed well and we look forward to having more girls involved in golf at this level in the future.
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Katelyn Inch, Year 10 and Brittany Tyson, Year 12, are doing their best to put Lawn Bowls at St Margaret's on the map as a sport of the future. They finished in third place for the girls pairs at the NZSS Bowls Championships last December defeating the defending champions 11-4 in the play-off game. Then in Term 1 this year they won their doubles at the South Island Secondary Schools' Championships. Brittany followed this up with a win at the National Interclub finals. She won the First and Second Year Women Grade as a first year player.
ifi2th1QO Conditions were perfect for the CSS Triathlon on 16 February with calm water, blue skies, and minimal winds. The intermediate team (Grace Oliver - swim, Geraldine Roche - cycle, Lauri Watt - run) raced hard to finish third in 1.01:17. Close behind was Emily Wood (individual) who came in third in a time of 1.06:05 after a few lost chains over the bike leg. The two senior teams raced next with the Year 13 team (Nicole Lloyd - swim, Helen Abbey - bike, Margot Gibson - run) fighting hard against the Year 12 team (Hannah Stanford - swim, Maddie Morton - cycle, Annalise Brown - run). With the cyclists coming in less than ten seconds apart, it was all up to the runners. In unbeatable form, Margot ran in first across the line in a time of 59:59. The Year 12 team followed close behind in 1.01:17. While the teams were racing, Emilie Batt, the only SMC senior individual, was quick over the line in sixth place in a time of 1.08:38. It was an amazing day, with the girls showing a lot of talent and determination. Emily Wood also went on to the South Island Champs (Oamaru, 7th March) to come second after racing over a hilly cycle and flat run. She didn't drop her chain this time! It's been an awesome start of the season for the triathletes, and with Nationals being held in Canterbury next year, it will be great to see more and more girls getting our there. Helen Abbey Captain Multi-Sport
Rowing this season started slightly differently to previous seasons as we decided to take a different approach to house rowing, causing a wave of new enthusiasm. There was no surprise that a lot of new faces turned up to our 'learn to row days' down at the Reach. Some decided that it wasn't for them but luckily for us many decided to continue. Alongside the training came new friendships, as we baked pancakes on Saturday mornings or just waiting to get on water at early morning sessions, bonds were quickly formed between all members of the squad and the coaching team. As Term 4 continued we began to get into the competitive end of the season. Starting with our first Pennant Regatta, it was a great success. Novices all got a chance to race with the seniors giving them the experience they needed to take into training. The weeks rolled by and soon enough exams were here then gone, school was over for another year. But training seemed to have just began.
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Next it was the long drive up to the Nelson Lakes training camp. Snapped into rowing reality we attended three training sessions a day on the lake. When we weren't being eaten by the dreaded sandflies off the water we were being trained to breaking point on the lake. But we came out of the camp strong and confident as ever; ready to begin our holiday training. We weren't separated for long, the holidays flew by and it was all too soon that we were heading to yet another training camp, this time along with two new faces, the Australian exchange girls Anna and Evey. The January training camp was held at Twizel, it started with a run test which proved successful as many of the girls achieved personal bests. Then came the seat racing when the novices got their first taste and the seniors were put to the test once again, with one group of seniors having to do ten 1500km races. But the tough stuck it out and were rewarded as the results went towards the selection process of our 2010 Maadi team. Term 1 commenced and it was the business end of the season, we seemed to be spending every single weekend at Twizel racing in various regattas. We had some impressive results received at South Island Secondary Schools' with the U18 Light Weight Four receiving a gold
medal and the UlS Eight and Four, Ul 7 Four and the U18 Novice Four all receiving silver medals. Our fitness was at its highest level ever and with Maadi just weeks away excitement and anticipation flooded the squad. On 20 March we vanned down to Twizel once again, although this time along with over 2000 other rowers, plenty of spectators and coaches. The week-long regatta was constantly postponed because of the wind, but somehow in a stroke of luck we ended up fitting in all the finals on the Saturday. Eight St Margaret's crews made it into the A finals with the U18 Novice Four of Sophie Cox, Holly Fletcher, Hannah Port and Henny Thomas coxed by Nicola Wright rewarded with a silver medal and the U18 Lightweight Four of Charlotte Tomkins, Alex Hazlett, Maddi Ingham and Maddy Hayman coxed by Rosie Bolderstone receiving a bronze medal. Congratulations to all the girls who participated in the Maadi Regatta as each year the standard seems to be lifted slightly higher. On another good note Freddie Archibald was then selected for a NZ junior trial and Hannah Minty and Emilie Batt were selected for South Island trials, both terrific achievements. Well done to everyone who was involved with the SMC rowing team this year and good luck to all the rowers of 2010-2011 - go hard girls. Charlotte Tomkins (Captain) Rosie Bolderston & Hannah Minty (Vice Captains)
Swimming this year started off with a bang at the Year 9 13 swimming sports. Luckily,the weather was perfect and we were able to spend the day cheering and swimming in the sunshine. Students won the staff vs student relay with ease and Konini convincingly took out the house competition.
This year we have had a number of girls competing at a national level through their own swimming clubs. Ella Boyd competed at the New Zealand Junior Nationals and Katherine Harper, Grace Rapley, Brittany Masters and Courtney Churchill competed at the Division 2 Nationals in Wellington.
Swim club this year has also seen an impressive turnout with over 30 girls improving their skills every Tuesday and Thursday morning in the school pool.
We are looking forward to some more great results at the South Island Secondary Schools' Championships in July, where a dedicated team of 10 will compete in lnvercargill.
Quad this year was held at Rangi Ruru, where our top 10 swimmers battled it out against Rangi, St Hilda's and Craighead. The girls made our school proud, placing an overall second to St Hilda's and Tiana Placid put in a fantastic effort, receiving the certificate of contribution to swimming.
Overall this year we have had some fantastic swimming results and excellent participation at all levels. Many thanks must go to Chris Lindsay our Swim Coach /TIC and also to the Sports Council and Sports Department for all their help throughout the season. Thanks also to all our senior girls and Maggie who came to support us at QEII. As Dory from Finding Nemo said, "just keep swimming, just keep swimming."
Canterbury Secondary Schools' held the next day was another huge success with our biggest ever entry number. We had many girls qualify for the finals night and we gained seven top three placings.
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Sorcha Peren and Hannah Stanford Head and Vice Captain, Swimming
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Tennis has had another successful season at St Margaret's. All teams have shown great commitment, fair play and represented our school successfully. It was awesome to see great results right up through all the grades and we have some strong players coming up through the school!
Annie Davies, Georgie Wilding, Henrietta Hazlett, Emma Booth and Katie Vickers) came thirdequal in Division 3. Well done to all the girls, it is good to see all your training and commitment paying off.
Congratulations to the following
The top six girls participated in the Summer Quadrangular Tournament, which was hosted by Rangi Ruru. We were placed second to Rangi, after beating St Hilda's in a close play-off. This was a challenging, but great experience for the girls and we are exceptionally pleased with our result.
teams who have had success
in their respective grades in the Canterbury Schools' Wednesday competition. Our top JuniorTeam, (Fiona Wright, FrancescaSilvester, Emma Henderson and Poppy VarleyClapp) came second in Year 9 Division 1, after a close final against Girls' High. Our second Junior Team, (Becky Christeller, Jess Calder,Caroline Caldwell, Natalie Bocock and Hannah Tawfeek) won the Year 9 Division 2, successfully beating girls high in the final. Also two of our Senior Teams (Vanessa Shanks, Annabel Morris, Charlotte Timperley, Pippa Atkinson,
The top eight girls, (Lauren-Tyler Harwood, Julia Newsome-White, Holly Chapman, Claudia Coates, Annabel Ottowa, Lauren Walsh and Hazel Redmond) participated in the Betty Thomas Tennis Cup against the Old Girls. We had extremely close games, with the Old Girls' winning by only two games. A bigcongratulations to the Old Girls' who played some awesome tennis, showing great skills. A huge thank you to our coaches Matt Meredith and Alistair Chapman for a great season and helping us achieve our goals. Also another big thank you, to our TIC, Jean Macdonald for coordinating a great seasonof tennis throughout all age groups. And a final congratulations to all the tennis participants this season, you have done really well and you should be proud of yourselves! Holly Chapman and Lauren Walsh Captain and Vice-captain Tennis
In Term 1 2010, St Margaret's had
which meant we
five teams playing touch. Year 7 and
made it to the
8 made up two of these and it is great
South
to see younger girls starting to get into
Champs. In our
the sport. Our Senior B team and Year
pool
we
had
9 teams showed huge improvement
Rangi
up
first
over the season. Thanks to Nick Maley
and
every girl
coach Senior B and Phil Pomana Year 7
in
our
team
& 8 coach.
stepped
up
Island
and
played
The Super Touch team got off to a rocky
their best and
start having to rebuild a team from
we ended
up
almost scratch and having a new coach
drawing
with
as well, Brendon Stewart. Although we
them. Next we
had a lot of 'newbies' in the team we
played Nelson
were all very motivated to improve as
Girls' who were
touch players and come together as a team to show that
a good learn and beat us 5-2. We then won both our
we weren't playing Touch just to muck around.
next games against Otago Girls' and Southland Girls' but
Our
because they had more points. We then played Craighead
Rangi and Nelson Girls ended up above us on the table Wednesday
Competition
was quite successful robin and playing
the next day in a very close game but just managed to
Christchurch Girls' High in a play off to make the final.
beat them in the last 30 seconds. The team then went
Our girls stepped up a lot but just lost in the last minute.
on to play Southland Girls' and came out on top with
We then played Rangi Ruru for third and lost 4-2.
another win, making us end up fifth.
We qualified fourth at Canterbury
At the start of the season I would never have thought
finishing up fourth
in a round
Champs
that we could have achieved this great result. But it is amazing what a little hard work, determination
and
teamwork can do. I for one know that we could not have done it without our coach Brendon who put in a lot of time, effort and patience to help us achieve this. We also could not have done it without our fantastic manager Ms Williams, who looked after us brilliantly and did a lot of work behind the scenes. As we send this article to print we have just heard the news that the Super Touch team has drawn a 'wild card' entry into the NZSS Championships at the end of the year. This is an amazing achievement for such a youthful team and look forward to top results at this event and in the future.
Annabelle Wright Captain Touch
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Burnside, in our pool. We did, however, take these two teams to five sets in each game, which we were extremely proud of. Once again congratulations to Melissa Lama, who made the tournament team for this event. 2010 has been a very exciting and rewarding year for
Our season culminated at Nationals in Palmerston North,
Volleyball at St Margaret's. This season we had three senior and five junior teams representing us in the weekly
where we were joined by 1400 other budding players,
Monday night competition, a step up from last year's six
vying for the New Zealand title. After a very strong first two days, including beating archrivals Nayland for the
teams, showing the growth in Volleyball at SMC.
second time this year, we qualified for Division 1. This put us in the top 16 teams in
At the end of 2009,
New Zealand. Very close games
our Junior A team competed in the SISS Junior Tournament and finished a respectable
were contested for the rest of the week. We met some strong Volleyball schools such as Otumoetai and Matamata, and
14th in Division 1.
gave them a good run for their 1
The
League
money. Wins were recorded against Trident B and Tauranga B, but we still ended up playing
team
started the season off strongly when we qualified for Division
for 15116th, where we came up against Otahuhu, and after five sets of very intense and tiring
1 of the Monday night competition; the top six
volleyball, we unfortunately lost 3-2, making us 16th in New Zealand out of 76 teams.
teams in Christchurch battling it out each week. Throughout the season we had some very close games against each team, ending up fifth overall.
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Next up was Quad, where we had three fantastic games, a win against Craighead, and two very narrow losses to St Hilda's and Rangi, resulting in third place.
This result showed a marked improvement on last year's 31st placing. We were all extremely happy with this as it is the equal best result of a SMC team at Nationals ever! The sport of Volleyball at SMC looks promising, with our Year 9 A team taking out the Year 9 Division 2 title, and our two other Year 9 teams showing a lot of skill and
Our next big tournament was South Island's, where we unfortunately had the very strong Riccarton and Waimea in our pool, both of whom went on to make the final. Despite this we had an exceptional tournament, surprising a number of teams, and managed to finish sixth in Division 1. Congratulations to Melissa Lama and Nicole Lloyd who both made the tournament team for this weekend.
passion as well. The two Junior teams had some very pleasing results, as well as our Senior A and B teams, who finished third and ninth respectively. A huge thanks must go to all the coaches, managers and score helpers for their tireless effort throughout the season, it is very much appreciated. All the best to our Junior teams who compete in early December in their Canterbury and South Island Champs.
Canterbury Champs kept us on our toes with competition the following weekend. We finished a very respectable fifth, after again having the two final teams, Riccarton and
Nicole Lloyd Captain of Volleyball
This season, which began at the start of Term 4 2009,
the water. Our attack grew increasingly efficient as the
was a great one for the growth and development of the St
season went on, our goal scoring percentage increasing
Margaret's Senior waterpolo team. The team was a very
as our confidence grew. Special mention to Tiana Placid
different one from the previous season welcoming seven
who led the way here. Our defense showed outstanding
newcomers, five of which were Year 9s. Because of the
commitment and aggression, ably backed up by Emilie
youth in the team it was a great season for developing our
Simpson in the goal. Finishing fifth in the South Island
basic skills and fitness as a team, and then using this to be
Secondary
Schools
fitter and more efficient than our opposing teams when it
Canterbury
Secondary
came to competition.
involved competing against other girls schools from
Competition
and third
in the
Schools' Competition,
which
around Canterbury every Friday, was a great achievement The fact that the team was so young and new made it
and reflects how much talent there is in the team, not to
even more exciting to see how much it had improved its
mention potential in the younger players.
confidence and skill base in the water when it came to the Canterbury and South Island Schools' competitions. The
The potential of the team however, can only be revealed
girls showed awesome respect for the other teams, but
in the number of players chosen to represent Canterbury
also confidence and that great team competitive drive in
and New Zealand over the season.
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CanterburyCrushen U14 team: Emma McNicoll Lucy Morton Izzy Brown Anna Robertson Canterbury Crushers U16 team: Tiana Placid Katherine Harper Grace Olliver Canterbury Crushers Ul8 team: Tiana Placid Annalise Brown
Annalise Brown was also selected to represent the Canterbury Crushers U20 and Senior Womens teams, as well as the New Zealand Ul 7 team, the New Zealand Youth team travelling to California in Julyto compete in
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the World Youth Competition, and the New Zealand U20 squad, from which a team will be chosen to represent New Zealand at the Junior Women's World Competition in 2011. Overall it was an awesome season for developing our skills and cohesion as individual players, and as a team. Thank you girls for always trying your best and dragging ~s out of bed at those awful hours of the m~ However, you can't take all of the credit, the success of the team over the season could not have been possible without the help of our wonderful coach Zoltan Boris and his terrific Hungarian wit, our amazing manager, Nicki Lowe, the endless support of all of our families, friends, Maggie, and all of those supporting us behind the scenes at St Margaret's College. To all of you thank you so much! Captains, Annalise Brown and Tiana Placid
Again in 2010 the annual Quadrangular tournament was held in a wonderful spirit of friendship and competition. Although St Margaret's didn't win any of the events outright, all girls performed well in very hot and trying conditions. The final placing of second equal overall was a reflection on the very close competition between the four schools involved.
StHllda's StMargaret's 3rd 41h
StHlda's
41h
4th
Overall Results
Craighead
4th
St Magaret's
StHHda's Craighead
Certificates of Contribution were awarded to
1st
Rangi Ruru
16 points
Melissa Lama
Volleyball
2nd-
St Margaret's and St Hilda's
12 points
Hazel Redmond
Tennis
3rd
Craighead
10 points
Tiana Placid
Swimming
Bella Forbes
Touch
Zoe Higgins
Debating
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Bowls, Rowing, Show Jumping, Touch, Volleyball and Waterpolo. These provided opportunities for girls at all levels of ability. From Dragon Boating, where many girls who have not been involved in highly competitive sport previously, Approximately 170 girls were involved in representing St Margaret's throughout the period covering Summer Tournament Week. Sports that we were involved in included Athletics, Dragon Boating, Futsal, Lawn
to the intense training and competition of the rowers every event was contested strongly. The top performances of the students at these South Island or New Zealand Championship events were:
SISS ATHIJ:TIC:S 1st
1st
Open 4 x 400m Relay team
1st
U16
1500m
Margot Gibson
(Margot Gibson, Jess O'Halloran,
1st
U16
80m Hurdles
Mackenzie Keenan
Mackenzie Keenan, Lauri Watt)
1st
Open
300m Hurdles
Mackenzie Keenan
4 x 100 Relay team U16
1st
U14
70m Hurdles
Lauri Watt
(Margot Gibson, Jess O'Halloran,
1st
U14
Long Jump
Lauri Watt
Mackenzie Keenan, Lauri Watt)
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2nd
U14
High Jump
Lauri Watt
3rd
U16
400m
Jessica O'Halloran
Dragon Boating - National Festival
NZSS Volleyball
Second in B Grade final: Yr 13 team
The League Volleyball team gained their equal highest
Third in B grade final: SISS Lawn Bowls
ranking at the NZSS Champs in finishing 16th in this National event. Only three Christchurch teams made the
Brittany Tyson and Katelyn Inch won their doubles at the South Island Secondary Schools' Championships held in
top 16 to finish in Division 1 for this tournament. SISS Water Polo
Christchurch. This followed on from their third placing in the team event at the NZSS Champs in December last year.
A very young team ably led by our outstanding New Zealand Youth representative, Annalise Brown, finished strongly to take out fifth placing at the A Grade Waterpolo
NZSSRowing
Championships. With six Year 9 girls in this team we have much hope for future success.
Yr 12 team
Eight St Margaret's crews made A finals with the Ul8 Novice Four of Sophie Cox, Holly Fletcher, Hannah Port and Henny Thomas coxed by Nicola Wright winning silver. The U18 Lightweight Four of Charlotte Tomkins, Alex Hazlett, Maddi Ingham and Maddy Hayman coxed by Rosie Bolderstone received a bronze medal. The Ul5, U16 and Ul 7 Eights and the Ul 7 Four crews achieved fourth place in their respective events. Fredericka Archibald was selected for a NZ junior trial and Hannah Minty and Emilie Batt were selected for South Island trials. SISS Touch
In pool play our Super Touch team drew with Rangi Ruru 3-3, lost to Nelson Girls' 2-5, and had wins over Otago Girls' 7-5 and Southland Girls' 4-0. In the play offs they beat Craighead 3-2 and Southland Girls' in a 4-3 win to finish fifth. The NZSS Champs in December is a new and tough challenge for this young team.
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As a continuation on from last year's victory over Girls'
We had one team in the summer Term 1 competition this
High to win the Christchurch
Croquet summer sports
year made up of a mixed age group. We played most of
tournament, we were lucky enough to have three teams,
our games in the SMC gym, which was a bonus! For the
two from Year 13 and one from Year 11, to enter this year's
first year we entered into the Vikings Futsal Tournament
competition. After a good start to the season and a trip to
which is a modified 5-a-side Indoor Football game, a bit
Nationals on the cards, we were able to borrow a croquet
more serious than what we were used to on a Wednesday.
set from the United Croquet Club, and begin training
It was a good learning curve and it would be great for
after competition on Wednesday. Despite the summer
a winter football team to take part in pre-season in
heat, all players persevered at these trainings, focusing
the future.
on control of distance and accuracy, to up their game for Lhe competition. Unfortunately, we narrowly missed out on the Cup and Nationals this year, but throughout the season there has been a very obvious improvement from all players, especially in the mastering of distance control and speciality shots such as 'jump shots'. Overall, we have had a fantastic and educational season and I hope to see croquet established further at SMC in the future.
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Summer Term 1 proved to be a popular Indoor Netball Season in 2010. We had four teams in total with two at Year 9 level, one at Year 10 and one at senior level. All teams took part at many different indoor venues around the town and enjoyed themselves a lot. Our Year 9 Red team did exceptionally well to come second overall in the Year 9 grade, which was a fantastic effort.
Sailing this term has not only been a fun and new experience for the girls taking part but has also been a challenge. Many girls have had to step out of their comfort zone and persevere through the battling and forever-changing winds. They have not only learned new names within the sailboat, like the rope which is called a main sheet but have also learned to sail an Optimist boat. Then as we gained enough confidence and experience we learned to sail a Firebug, with some of us even sailing a Europe. Lake Rua (an old shingle pit) has been the home of our sailing. The lake has played in our favour and has been very warm, which is good for those of us who love to capsize. With the help of Mrs Harvey and her passion for sailing, and the patience of our coaches, we have all gained a new knowledge and love of sailing. Courtney Chamberlain Representative Sailing
At a more advanced level, Phoebe
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McGowan has sailed throughout the season in the Canterbury Schools' Sailing programme, representing St Margaret's in the Christchurch Schools' Sailing Regatta in February. Phoebe was fourth overall in her sailing division, with only one second separating the second, third and fourth placegetters. She was selected to represent Canterbury Girls at the National Secondary Schools Team Sailing Competition in Taupo in midApril.
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Term 1 2010 saw a number of St Margaret's students find their way to Sumner and take on the challenge of 'pumping waves' and 'ripping it up'! Holly McLaren, Ella Stoner, Sophie Hammond, Mickenzi Askin-Jones and Lauren Proud have been going to surf lessons with 0800 80 SURF. There they have learnt not only how to stand up but practised skills like turning and braving it out the back to the bigger green face waves! Over the summer I have been travelling to competitions around New Zealand scoring second in the U16 Girls National Billabong Grom Search in Whangamata and first U20 Girls South Island GoforGold in Greymouth. At the time of writing this report the water is still really warm so get out there in the holidays, take on a new challenge and work with me to build another sport where we can wave the St Margaret's flag proudly! Alethea Lock
Dallison on being placed first in her grade in the NZCAF Aerobics
Nationals.
Well
done to everyone involved With an increased number of girls participating this year
with aerobics this year, your
for Aerobics, we were well represented in the NZCAF
hard training has really paid
competition in August. Huge congratulations to Aidan
off!
Verity, Lucy Dallison, Livvy Esposito, Briar McKenzie and Caitlin Kennedy who performed high energized and well
Keep up the enthusiasm in
polished routines. All girls received placings and were
2011!
presented with medals. Four of the five girls competing were selected for the New Zealand Secondary Schools'
Kristie Benyon
Nationals
Aerobics Captain
in Wellington.
Congratulations
to Lucy
Maybe
it was the
persevered. They listened to their coaches and their
highly
successful
dedication paid off with increasing competition on the
results of our teams
badminton ladder as younger girls gave older girls a run
this year which set
for their parquets.
a great impression of our school in the
Over the season, year groups fluidly working together as
CSS
competition,
teams and as a competition, and Year 12 1B girls stepped
that
make us the
up to help with coaching, often aiding our official
most proud of the
coach Jamie, who has also shown tremendous support,
girls.
especially during our major competition of Winter Quad.
Maybe it was the
At this tournament,
phenomenal
can assure you, with our win against Craighead, and our
fair
play and support they gave one another in their teams
the A team was very delighted, I
highest points garnered against Columba College.
that we are the most proud of. Thank you girls for being true crusaders in your code at Maybe even it was the willingness to help other teams
Wednesday competition. This was most notable with the
and play for them even though it was your week of rest
Red and Pink C teams not only making the finals but also
that we are most proud of.
only narrowly losing on points count-back.
But I think what has really blown our minds, and made
As a Year 13 leaver I will miss badminton at St Margaret's
our job so easy, is the dedication and commitment and
led by Pam Harvey who has an upbeat attitude that is so
positive attitude to Badminton
contagious! She is always your #1 fan on the courtside
girl contributed
that each and every
this year. Monday trainings, Sunday
motivating you.
trainings, week by week they arrived ready to learn and develop their skills. The drills were hard but they
Chelsea Robinson Captain of Badminton
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In 2010 St Margaret's had 13 teams entered into the Friday night competition. This is great for the sport at St Margaret's to know our girls are getting involved and I couldn't imagine a better way to have a good time with friends. The Senior A basketball team had another successful year in this competition and finished the season in fourth place after going down to Christchurch Girls' High in the final game. We were also introduced to a new coach, Steve Lobodici, who probably wondered what he had got himself into, as it was his first time coaching girls. He learnt a lot from it and so did the girls along the way. For our last two games Steve had to leave for teaching placement and we were grateful to have Gina Farmer (our coach from last year) complete the season with us. The Year 9 A and B teams had very little basketball experience between them. The A team improved markedly and played Middleton Grange in their semi - final; it was a great battle and a bit rougher than we expected, but it was great to come out on top and go to the final where we faced Christchurch Girls' High, which sadly we lost. The other Year 9 team also had a fantastic season coached by our very own Mr Belcher. These girls all showed huge improvement in their skill development
This year we had three girls represent Canterbury - Nicole Lloyd at Ul 9 who finished third in the premierships but chose not to go to nationals. Holly Lloyd and Bernice Lough at Ul 7 who were placed first at premierships and then ended up fourth at nationals. Polly Hill represented Buller at the Ul 7 age group and
over the season.
finished fifth.
The Year 10 team was entered into the intermediate
We would just like to thank all the coaches, referees,
competition this year and got a bit of a shock when they turned up to their first game and were playing proper
score bench helpers and anyone that came down to support these girls throughout their season. We are
40-minute games and not two 20-minute halves. We saw
very thankful for these people because it couldn't have
them improve greatly with their basketball skills and rise
been done successfully without them. Also a huge thank
to the challenge, which is really promising for the future of St Margaret's basketball. They finished fourth in their
you to Mr Belcher for all the behind the scenes work
Friday night competition. The Year 7 and 8 A and B teams both had successful seasons as well with the A team finishing second in their
that he does. Thanks to our departing Year 13 players Rachel Best, Hannah Jarrold for five years contribution to St Margaret's basketball and Nicole Lloyd for your wonderful three years. We wish you the best of luck in your future sporting endeavours.
grade and the B team coming fourth in their grade, both teams improving greatly and we thank Andrew Beadle for coaching the A team girls.
Bernice Lough Captain of Basketball
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2010 has been a year of team
11) placing fifth in the female team
building and developing skills
section as well as an enthusiastic
and techniques in climbing. The
junior team of Jemma Ballard,
year started with approximately
Yifat
20 girls from Year 7 to 12
Tarry and Shara Quin (all Year 8)
training at the YMCA for an
placing seventh which was a great
hour and a half of fun and
result considering this team was
challenges every Tuesday after
new to the competition.
school with teacher in charge,
McKenzie and Yifat Majgaonkar
Stacey Rod. This year there have
both received awards for showing
been many new climbers coming
good sportsmanship as well.
Majgaonkar,
Chrisanne
Briar
from the middle school at St Margaret's. This is encouraging for the climbing team as it is always good to have younger
Next
year
and
are
looking
forward to the possibility of a new National competition.
girls with positive attitudes around and these climbers are also helping to build a base for climbing at St Margaret's
Thank you to Stacey Rod for her ongoing input and
in the future.
support of the climbing team along with the parents who brave the cold of the YMCA and bring food and
We had two teams compete at the Canterbury Secondary
encouragement to all our competitions.
Schools' climbing competition this year with great results considering the size and intensity of the competition
Briar McKenzie
with the team of Briar McKenzie (Year 12), Jessica Swain,
Captain of Climbing
Samantha Henderson and Anna Jarman (all three Year
After three years of strengthening and developing the
Schools' and
cycling team, it seems like things are finally falling into
the Cuddon
place. This year the team doubled in size from last year
Two
gaining four new members. After three years of self-
tour, as well
day
coaching, we finally felt it was time to find a coach. Luckily
as fourth at
we found Paul Odlin. Paul has trained us hard, and the
the
Litolff
results have improved tremendously. Many bronze, silver
Cup
team
and gold medals, were achieved at South Island Secondary
Cyd,:..,
2010 has been a busy year, with girls representing St Margaret's College at events in Canterbury, South Island and National levels. We started with the CSS triathlon in Feburary, entering two individual competitor and three teams. The intermediate team came in third, while the Year 12 and the Year 13 teams raced it out in the senior grade. As individuals, Emilie Batt placed sixth in the seniors, while Emily Woods coped with an unruly chain to gain third place in the intermediate section. She then went on to place second in the South Island champs and competed at national level. EmilyWoods also competed in the Canterbury duathlon, placing first in a close race. In August, the National champs was held at Pegasus. Margot Gibson and Mackenzie Keenan took out the Under 16 grade, while Sabine Keenan in Year 8 placed third in her grade. Congratulations to the girls who competed this year. We had an awesome turnout from competitors, both beginners and experienced. We're looking forward to seeing our competitors in next year's national triathlon competition which will be held in Christchurch. Helen Abbey Captain Multi-Sport
The SMC Gymnastics and Trampolining team had an extremely enjoyable season in 2010 completing it with some very commendable results from the CSS competition. Two teams competed in the C Grade Trampolining. One of these teams (Melanie Kennedy, Ashleigh Sparks, Cuillin Mackay and Jess Higgins) finished in first place with some exceptional results. Melanie placed third, Ashleigh sixth and Cuillin eighth in the individual competition. The second team also competed extremely well. In B Grade Trampolining Henrietta Ashmore-Price and Lauren Vermeeren tied for 13th place, competing against several previous NZ representatives. In Artistic Gymnastics Savannah Adams was placed first in beam and second overall in the Open C Grade. It was great to see so much effort and commitment this year especially as many of the girls have never competed in any sort of Gymnastics competition before. Thanks to Mrs Fazio-Smith, TIC and Gymnastics coach, for the time and effort she put into coaching. Jamiede Jong Captain of Trampolining
times trial. Emily Wood and Mackenzie Keenan competed
own personal bests throughout the season. We hope that
in the cycling nationals in Auckland in September, with
under Paul's guidance that cycling will continue to grow
Mackenzie winning bronze in the hill climb and the
in popularity as a sport, and in time St Margaret's cycling
criterium, as well as both girls achieving top ten placings
team will become a force to be reckoned with!
in many events. As well as these achievements it has been great to witness each member of the team achieve their
Maddie Morton Cycling Captain
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On Sunday 7 March two teams competed in the Interschools' Dressage competition at McLean's Island against schools throughout
accompanied with many great dressage tests and unities which kick-started the day.
Canterbury. Both teams
competed extremely well and had a very enjoyable day.
The day ran smoothly and some great prizewinners
With unfortunate mishaps
emerged in each class. Olivia Jarvis took away the Horse Mastership trophy, the
with the marking of our SMC 1 team, they
Watshi Cup when she displayed superb
ended up fourth overall,
horse mastership, great sportsmanship skills as well as a great performance.
which was an awesome achievement.
We were lucky this year to have many sponsors who donated prizes to help
A few weeks later three teams from St Margaret's
make the day another successful One Day Event.
College competed in the Interschools' Show
Two teams competed at McLean's
Jumping event. This event consists of three different levels, 85cm, 95cm and
Island National Equestrian centre in the Interschools' ODE. Despite a challenging cross country, both
105cm, with four girls in each team, at least one at each height.
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All the teams competed extremely well, with the St Margaret's
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was also short-listed for the Horse mastership Trophy, which is
Red team consisting of Maddy Crowe, Jessie Fitzjohn, Prue Silva and Beth Turner finishing third in the team
judged on the turnout of horse and rider, the partnership between them, and also how tidy it
competition. Great achievement girls! Having three teams entered in this
is around the floats. This is great for our school to
event and competing at the required
be acknowledged in this
level was great was showed a massive commitment to the sport by all
way, and the work put into the presentation of their horses by the team
involved.
members, was awesome. In April St Margaret's, Rangi Ruru and Girls' High Combined Event
We would like to express
held at Halswell Pony Club grounds
a massive thank you to
was a great start to the second term, despite the terrible weather. With
Mrs Lightfoot for all her amazing organization and
long hours of organisation and the help of the Rangi Ruru Captains, we gathered together prizes, found judges,
time put into making sure the days ran smoothly for our teams. She was hugely supportive through the days. We
writers and fence stewards for all disciplines as well as a great turn out to help set up the gear we needed for the
also appreciated parent support over a busy and funfilled year. We hope this can be carried on in 2011!
day to go ahead. Competitors came from various schools around Christchurch and competed from heights 75cm
Georgie Pinckney, Emma Silva & Maddie Crowe
to 105cm in the cross country and showjumping phases
Equestrian Captains
... -1· . vr&SftlP What a fantastic year lifesaving has had! This year Monica
have just discovered
Thacker (held on the same day as the Senior Ball) was
this
amazing! We had two teams entered, plus two U14 girls
recently
competing. The pressure was on for us to keep up our
talent we have!
information what
tradition of holding the Monica Thacker title, which we have done for the past three years. A huge congratulations
Congratulations
to our A team who kept up this tradition by gaining SMC
also go to Sorcha
the title for the fourth year in a row, being first equal with
who
represented
Christchurch Girls' High School.
New
Zealand
at
the start of the year Thank you to Neil Lanyon who coached us once again
for the Australian
this year and helped our teams to be so successful. This
Nationals,
and
year was a close competition, with the top four teams
good
for
close in points. Our B team finished in this group.
this and the Commonwealth Games in India. This is an
luck
amazing achievement and we wish her all the best. Royal Lifesaving has also had fantastic results. We have had a 100% pass rate of girls sitting badges and six girls
Huge thanks to all the girls who gave up their lunch times
are in the process of completing their Distinction award.
and early mornings to train and coach for lifesaving, and
We had great sessions training in the school pool in Term
good luck for lifesaving next year!
1 and then for the cooler seasons we trained at Centennial Pool. Lifesaving has great support at St Margaret's with
Emilie Simpson and Sorcha Peren
Tina Cartwright and Ms Chong both being involved with
Captain and Vice Captain of Lifesaving
Royal Lifesaving New Zealand in their past years. We
This year has been full of fun learning experiences for
College to play in the Rugby Festival. We competed
the rugby team. We started the season with a relatively
well and played progressively better throughout
inexperienced team and took any opportunity to gain
tournament. Three members of our team were selected
skills.
We
coaching
had
the
in the tournament team.
from
some members of
On returning to Christchurch
the
midweek competition eventually making the plate final.
Canterbury
we continued with our
Rugby Team and Nathan
Mauger
early on in the season.
We finished the season off with the Burnside lO's tournament
once again making the plate final. It was
During
awesome to see the progression of the girls throughout
the July holidays
the season and we look forward to St Margaret's Rugby
we travelled to
developing in the future.
Oamaru
with
three girls from St Andrew's
Rachel Robilliard and Helen Abbey
Wow, what a fantastic year it has been for hockey at St Margaret's College. It has been a very successful season in 2010, with many teams competing in various competitions gaining great results from sensational performances. Our results this year have been among the very best that St Margaret's has have ever achieved. In part, this is due to the very talented players at the school but also it is a reflection of the great coaches and support that our school gives us.
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The 1st XI made this year such a memorable season by firstly winning the Canterbury Secondary Schoolgirls' Wednesday competition in a very tight game, defeating Rangi Ruru 2-1 to win the Press Cup. We continued our winning way by succeeding in our annual winter exchange Quadrangular Tournament, which this year was hosted by St Hilda's in Dunedin. Next on the calendar of the 1st XI team was the highlight of the season, Federation Cup
played in Christchurch on our home turf. After making the final four years in a row, St Margaret's 1st XI were finally triumphant and became the Federation Cup Champions. The gruelling final was played in unfavourable and freezing conditions, however, this did not stop bus loads of St Margaret's students coming down to support, where unbeatable first-class magic was shown by the 1st XI in a nail biting final where we managed to take Rangitoto College down 1-0. This was a great achievement and something that will be remembered by all in the future. The 2nd XI also had an outstanding season going from strength to strength by firstly winning Canterbury Secondary Schoolgirls' Monday competition. With increased confidence and high spirits they departed for Wellington where they competed in the Chris Arthur Cup. This is a tournament for the top 2nd XI hockey teams in New Zealand. After a nervous start the team showed great character and went on to
play the
final against
Whangarei
Girls' in a
with it being the second season of the amalgamation
of St Margaret's and
superb match, however,
Selwyn House. All the girls - from the
were very unlucky
to
Primary A to the Super 8 teams had
lose
1-0. Nonetheless,
mixed results throughout the season
with
the
of
although all developed their skills and
these girls being Year 9
hockey knowledge to a whole new
students the future for St
level with the help of student coaches
Margaret's
who all played in the senior 1st and
majority
hockey looks
very promising.
2nd XI teams.
The 3rd XI also had a great
Without
our
ever
season, winning their mid-
so
vital
coaches,
week competition for the
managers,
sports
third time in the past three
department
and
years. With a few mixed results at the
parents who helped us
start of the week on tournament,
the
to achieve so highly,
3rd XI pulled through and played some
this
eye-catching
year for hockey at St
hockey
in the
semis,
however, were unfortunate to lose, and
Margaret's
outstanding would
not
were placed fourth overall which was
have been possible, so
still a great achievement.
a huge thank you to you '
The 4th XI finished
their
season
strongly as runners-up to our 3rd XI in the Wednesday competition
.
F, ~ XI II oc4:ey T""""'
and
all for your time and dedication. I hope that the success of each team will continue in the many
our Youth team acquitted themselves
seasons to come.
very well throughout the season. All developed some good skills under the
Genevieve Macilquham
guidance of their coaches.
Hockey Captain
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The junior hockey teams also had a very successful year
and Rose Pike was acknowledged for her dedication and commitment.
Caroline Coates was awarded the Most
Improved for the B team. Archery - Thirteen girls enjoyed a fun season at AimTru Archery Range with all archers making good progress in
Table Tennis - In the CSS Table Tennis competition our
the hour spent each week shooting at targets, balloons
one team was ably led by New Zealand UlS representative
and animal cut outs. Eleven girls competed in the winter
Angel Huang and were encouraged in taking some games
interschool tournament.
off teams who had much more experience. We look
Amelia Marsden and Rebecca
Read received certificates for their contribution
and
forward to this sport progressing further in the years
improvement at the Winter Sports Assembly.
ahead.
Squash has continued through the winter season with
10-Pin Bowling - Again this year a group of girls
two teams regularly competing against players from other
regularly headed off to Garden City Bowl to enjoy their
schools. The A team finished third in the CSS competition
Wednesday afternoon sport and honing their skills in competition with students from other schools.
With
22
teams
and over 200 girls playing this season, netball is the biggest sport at St Margaret's College. 2010 will be a year to be remembered as our most successful season in many years. was Australia taken over by a group of 19 SMC girls and their support crew in the April holidays as we started on our journey to build a team and experience the "tougher Australian style of play''. Both our Senior A and Year 10 A squads played a total of nine games over the first four days, testing our fitness and temperature-tolerance levels. The A team had a strong tour, winning eight from nine games. Year 10 also played extremely well, and came away with some very pleasing results despite playing girls with two or three years more experience. Overall this was an extremely beneficial tour, and it set the standard for the 2010 season.
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Mrs Laney, with the support of TIC Helen Bryant, continued with weekly fitness sessions over the next six weeks for the Senior A and B, Year 10 A and B, Year 9
A and B teams. All benefited hugely and fitness showed through in some tough games. Weather forced a few cancellations of mid-week games but with our fighting St Margaret's spirit, we managed to come away with some outstanding results. The Senior A team had one of its most successful seasons for a long time, winning the A grade final in nail-biting fashion against Lincoln High School, by one goal. This qualifies us for contention of Supernet in 2011. Year 10 A placed second in Junior Div 1, 10 B team finished forst in Junior Div 2 and 9 A team first in Year 9 Div 1. The team spirit and fair play was exceptional from all of these teams, and it was pleasing to see their commitment week in and week out. This success carried into the Saturday games, where our girls enjoyed the positive support and encouragement from family, friends and staff. Four teams made it to the semifinals, with two of these teams progressing to the finals. Both the Senior A (Senior Reserve) and the Year 9 B (U14 Div 2) teams won titles. In conjunction with each team having to umpire every week, many of our girls also refereed for the Christchurch Netball Centre, and are working towards gaining their respective levels. Special congratulations must go to Emma Silva for gaining her Regional Theory, and Kimberley Twine and Kirsten Miller for completing their Level 3 Practical (Centre Badge). It was also great to see this service to Netball continued, with 23 of our students coaching other teams. The strength of our junior teams was very apparent in the South Island Junior Tournament during the July holidays,
with our Year 9 A team placing fifth and Year 10 finishing
achievements would be possible. An even bigger thanks
runners up in their grade. Each grade had over 30 teams.
must go to TIC, Helen Bryant, for the tireless hours of organising and planning she puts into netball. We know
Our
annual quadrangular
tournament
was another
St Margaret's Netball is in very capable hands.
highlight with the Senior A team finishing third in a tightly contested battle, beating St Hilda's and having
Nicole Lloyd & Katie Vickers
close losses against Craighead and Columba who were
Captains of Netball
first and fourth respectively at SISS. The season culminated
in the SISS Championships
in Blenheim, where our Senior A team performed extremely well. We came up against Rangiora in our first game, only going down by five points to the team who went on to make the final. We picked ourselves up however, to win our next two pool-games to make top 16. This was followed by some very close games with Marian and Gore, which ended up us playing off for 9-12th by a matter of one GOAL! On the final day we beat Villa Maria by one goal followed by a four-goal loss to Ashburton. Our ranking of 10th place out of 79 teams was the best result by a St Margaret's A team in over ten years. Three girls were selected into the Christchurch Netball Centre Representative teams; Tiana Placid (U19), Melissa Lama (Ul 7), and Holly Lloyd (U16). In addition we also had a number of junior players make representative teams - Olivia Mendonca, Canterbury Primary Schools Metro A team, Jessica Prosser, Elise le Compte, Rose Robinson and Ella Greenslade (U14A) and Belinda Dryden (U14B) Christchurch Development teams. have
We
been
extremely proud to be the Netball Captains for 2010, and have been very impressed with the spirit, fair play
and
attitude
positive
throughout
the season from all girls. A huge thanks to all the coaches, managers,
parents,
staff
student
and
support,
without
which none of these
Slinll Ii &nOVIII02DfiP!l At 7am on the first Sunday of Term 3, a bus of colourful
Wigley, Sorcha Peren, Emma McNicoll, Jamel Barber and
girls ready to race for their house headed off from Kilburn Boarding House to Mt Hutt. Wow, what a spectacular
Bronte Barber. We carved up the tracks with the A team finishing fourth and just missing out on qualifying for the
day to start the session off with! A huge congratulations
South Island Championships.
to the 30 girls who battled the fog and raced in very hard Sadly
the
chilling
winter
conditions! The SMC house spirit shone with Rata winning
weather took its toll with no
House
and
Sunday ski trips happening this
Matipo winning House Skiing.
season. Thank you very much for everyone who was involved
For the first time in four years the CSS competition took
with skiing and snowboarding this year, girls, parents, Ms
Snowboarding
place. Mt Cheeseman hosted
Newman
the event and eight skiers from St Margaret's competed.
without you we wouldn't have had such a good competitive
The two teams of four were Samantha GarbariniMcKendry, Annabel Ottowa,
season. Sorcha Peren
Harriet
Captain of Skiing and
Lange,
Charlotte
and
Mr
Snowboarding
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SMC Cup - Achievement and Service
Badminton
Clibborn Cup O'Connell Prize for Most Valuable Player
Basketball Climbing
Kristie Benyon
Mackenzie Keenan SMC Trophy - Most Promising Athlete Fiona Morrison Cup - Outstanding Performance in Track & Field Margot Gibson
Wesley Climbing Cup for Leadership & Commitment Rebekah Masterton Cup - Determined and Enthusiastic Climber
Jamie Chen Nicole Lloyd Briar McKenzie Jessica Swain
Woods,
Cross Country
SMC Trophy - Most Improved Runner
Jessica Arthur
Cycling
Beryl Burton Trophy for Most Valuable Team Member
Emily Wood
Equestrian
Susan McCaul Cup for Equestrian Performance
Brittany Arthur
Murdoch Cup for Outstanding Achievement
Morgan Baddeley
Football
SMC Trophy - Fairest and Best Player
Cara Askew
Hockey
Joanna Brinkman Cup for Most Improved Player Chris Arthur Cup for Leadership and Dedication to Hockey
Sophie Cocks Genevieve Macilquham
SMC Hockey Award - Player displaying Greatest Commitment
Lizzie Redwood
SMC Cup - Most Valuable Player
Sian Fremaux
Life Saving
SMC Cup - Dedication and Commitment
Emilie Simpson
Netball
Cartridge Cup Most Improved Netball Player
Annalise Brown
Chambers Trophy for Most Promising Junior Player
Samantha McKellar & Holly Greenslade
Cranmer Cup - Best Performed Team Sharyn Pratley Cup - Best Senior Player
Senior 'A' Melissa Lama & Tiana Placid
Rowing
Sarah Masterton Cup for Service to Netball
Katie Vickers
Trudy Keys Cup Most Dedicated Rower
Charlotte Tomkins
Jo Zwart Cup - Leadership and Enthusiasm
Rachel Best
B Macdonald Shield - Rower of the Year
Freddie Archibald & Emily Batt
Hilgendorf Cup for the Most Promising Novice
Holly Fletcher
Fechney Cup -Contribution to the success of rowing
Hannah Minty & Rose Balderston
Pierce/ Aubrey Cup - most successful crew
Under 18 Novice 4
Rugby
Smith Cup for player of the Year
Helen Abbey
Skiing
St Margaret's Cup for Skiing
Annabel Ottawa
Squash
Amanda Williams Cup for Most Improved Player
Scarlett Aldridge
Swimming
Most Promising Swimmer (Year 9)
Ella Boyd
SMC Cup - Most Outstanding Swimmer Over All Age Groups
Courtney Churchill
SMC Cup - Contribution to School Tennis
Holly Chapman
SMC Trophy - Performance and Sportsmanship
Lauren Walsh
Tennis Touch Trampolining
SMC Trophy - Most Valuable Player
Annabelle Wright
SMC Cup - Administration and Service
Tri/Duathlon
Jane McDonald Cup
Jamie de Jong Emily Wood
Volleyball
Canterbury Sports Depot - Most Valuable Player
Melissa Lama &
Waterpolo
SMC Cup - Dedication and Commitment to Waterpolo
Nicole Lloyd
Davie Family Cup - Player of the Year St Margaret's Cup Overcoming Illness, Injury or Disability
Sorcha Peren & Emilie Simpson Annalise Brown Annie Davies
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Margot Gibson
Cross Country
Sian Fremaux
Hockey
Madelaine Parker
Ice Figure Skating Lifesaving
Sorcha Peren Alethea Lock Angel Huang Annabelle Wright Annalise Brown
Surfing Table Tennis Touch Water Polo
NZ representative at World Secondary Schools Champs 1st Individual, 2nd team Blacksticks Development Squad - beat Malaysia VC NZ Tiger Turf team - beat Queensland 3-0 series NZ representative in Italy. 2nd Australian Champs NZ junior team Australia Pool Lifesaving Champs Winner GeorgeGriffiths Memorial Award (National) NZ Junior surfing team NZ U1S rep at Australian Champs - 3rd placing NZ U17 team beat Australian State teams in 6from 9 NZ Youth (Ul 7) team beat Australia test series 2-1
0010.Ul'S Middle School (Y7-10)
Senior School (Yll-13)
Athletics
Lauri Watt
Mackenzie Keenan
Basketball Hockey
Polly Hill Leah Butt Phoebe Steele Bella van Woerkom
Sophie Cocks Ruby Hauschild Bailey Kennedy Hannah McLeod Georgia Woodill
Lawn Bowls Lifesaving
13~
Netball
Rowing
Katelyn Inch Sorcha Peren Emilie Simpson Holly Greenslade
Melissa Lama
Polly Hill Samantha McKellar
Tiana Placid Emma Silva (Umpire)
Maddi Ingham Harriet Lange
Fredericka Archibald
Olivia Lissiman
Hannah Minty
Geraldine Roche Nicola Wright (Cox)
Charlotte Tomkins Rose Bolderston {Cox) Helen Abbey Alethea Lock
Rugby Surfing Touch
Emilie Batt
Bella Forbes Phoebe Steele
Annabelle Wright
Sian Fremaux
Hockey
Nicole Lloyd
Margot Gibson
Athletics & Cross Country
Genevieve Macilquham Hockey
Volleyball
ST MARGARET'S CUP
Outstanding Junior Sporting Achievement
WINNER
MADELAINE PARKER
JUNIOR SPORTSWOMAN
Outstanding achievements in more than one Sport
RUNNER-UP
LAURI WATT
WINNER
PHOEBE STEELE
JOCELYN FREEMAN ROSE BOWL
Leadership in and Dedication to Sport
WINNER
MARGOT GIBSON
MOLLIE COPPER CUP
Sportsmanship and Service to Sport
WINNER
GENEVIEVE MACILQUHAM & KATIE VICKERS
HIATT CUP
Outstanding Sporting Achievement
RUNNER-UP
SIAN FREMAUX & ANNALISE BROWN
WINNER
MARGOT GIBSON
CHRIS ARTHUR CUP
Best Performed Team
WINNER
1st XI HOCKEY
EXCELLENCE IN SPORT AWARD
Runner-up Sportswoman ANNALISE BROWN & SIAN FREMAUX
REEVES TROPHY
Sportswoman of the Year
WINNER
MARGOT GIBSON
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Mrs S Mene / Ms H Bryant Fiona Wright, Lauri Watt, Emily McGregor, Tiana Placid, Kerry Thomson Melissa Lama, Cassandra Luketic, Ella Gorton, Melissa Chester, Amy Gardiner, Samantha McKellar Holly Chapman, Ji-Hae Choi, Jessie Park, Autumn Howse-Bleeker, Lucy Pankhurst Erica Robertson
MO TutorGroup
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MU TutorGroup
Second Row:
Front Row:
Mrs CMutch Molly Roberts, Fredericka Archibald, Kariba-Lee McGinn, Henrietta Hazlett, Emma Turnbull Rachel Gudopp, Pippa Atkinson, Olivia Hammond, Madeline Rogers, Charlotte French Isobel Grice, Phajaraprabha (Prae) Limpawattanasiri, Helen Vincent, Isabella Partleton, Jessie Wang Bronte Edmondson
Ms J Manney Anna- Liese Calder, Holly Parbery, Madison Crowe, Annabel Tayles, Emilie Simpson, Molly Lawrence Jasmine Musson, Abby Silva, Alexandra Laming, Phoebe Steele, Lily Cain Helena Kirby, Rioko Koizumi, Olivia Jarvis, Melanie Kennedy, Paris Marshall, Bronte Barber
utor Grau
Second Row:
Front Row:
Absent:
Ms A Plummer Kate Currie, Grace Palmer, Madeline Hobson, Emily Clark Georgia Ritchie, Jessica Bremner, Pornmanie (Na) Snidvongs, Emma Grey Emily Taylor, Greta Caird, Catherine Rosa, Hanseul Nam, Meghan Laing Kimberley Mackay-Wallace, Brianna Roberts
PN/CB TutorGr
Second Row:
Second Row:
Miss C Chambers Cuillin Mackay, Morgan Baddeley, Sophie Bonnington, Lucy Washington Emerson, Holly McLaren Belinda Todd, Kirby Teviotdale, Lydia Milner, Rose Robinson, Helen Abbey, Ella Boyd Jean Thawomwattanayong, Sarah Feary Georgia-May Leonard, Georgia Pinckney Grace Baycroft Grace Rapley
Ms C Rayward Amanda Ott, Madeleine Honig, Annabelle Wright, Charlotte Tomkins, Beth Turner Tilly Dunn, Lucy Peebles, Sian Fremaux, Kristie Benyon, Emma Pratt Gemma Green, Harriet Redmond, Elizabeth Redwood, Beatrice Fulton, Sophie O'Brien Rachel Gill
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Second Row:
Front Row:
Harriet Tomkins, Hannah Minty, Amuri Hughey-Cockerell, Beth Brodie, Claudia Leathart, Jessica Hann Jessica Campbell, Alice Barnett, Caitlin Paterson, Elizabeth Olliver, Olivia Lissaman Alice Fairley, Clementine Stoner, Latarsha Green, Bronte Norton Olivia Pickering, Amber Loose
Mrs J Strang Kaitlyn White, Juliet Sewell, Philippa Gates, Emily Street, Laura Goebel, Annabelle Benton Jamel Barber, Charlotte Jackson, Bruna Braga Fontes, Olivia Rogers Sarah Bush Hazel Redmond, Ella Greenslade, Sara Stanojevic, Jessica McConnell Henrietta Ashmore- Price, Ashleigh Mulholland
SL TutorGroup
Teacher: Back Row:
Second Row:
Front Row: Absent:
Mrs S Smallman Poppy Surridge, Lucy Porteous, Charlotte Evans, Alexandra Egnot, Grace Davie Antonia Mannucci, Diana Chen, Madeleine de Lautour, Lydia McIntosh, Ruby Adams Jessica Page, Isabella Forbes, Holly Caird, Ashley Crequer, Kate Butt Francesca Lee, Jessica Wedlake
ST TutorGroup
Teacher: Back Row: Second Row: Front Row:
Absent:
Ms D Scott Hannah Stanford, Colleen Luisetti, Claudia Coates, Alexandra Miles Charlotte Woodley, Honor Kerry, Nina Murnane, Ellen Dove Emily Ferguson, Kathryn Jaggar, Fiona McLachlan, Hannah Beadle Aida Azlan Rebecca Skjellerup
SU TutorGroup
Second Row:
Front Row:
Mr M Summerlee Emily Wood, Livia-Kate Pearce, Nina Young, Hillary Westbury, Zasu Towle Kate Grady, Olivia Graham, Mackenzie Keenan, Brydie Wolfe, Catherine Gilchrist, Jessica Calder Eliza Matthews, Bonnie Brady, Poppy Varley-Clapp, Rose Pike Julia Noh Elise McLeod
Second Row: Front Row:
Absent:
Ms J Todd Kimberley Kovacs-Wilks Georgia Francis, Megan McKay, Fiona Mackenzie, Caroline Rigby Courtney Chamberlain, Cara Askew, Aiko Robinson Kanyarat (Misu) Sae-Hung Jessica Hamilton, Aoife Baker, Rebecca Tang, Consuello D'Azevedo Tilly Franks
Teacher: Back Row:
Second Row:
MrTWood Henrietta Hutchinson, Annabel Morris, Josephine Archer, Hannah Port, Lillian Callaghan Renee Messervy, Brooke Daniels, Bridget Cowles, Aine Yates Lucy Tothill, Madeline Morton, Jessica Barnes, Brittany Neal, Kimberley Tyrrell Samantha Henderson, Robyn Beddard
TutorGr
Second Row:
MrsCWood Isabella Roake, Caitlin Roberts, Meg O'Connell, Olivia Agar Laura McKay, Georgia Marchand, Millie Peers, Abigail Collin Elise Bat, Sarah Smith, Olivia Batt Emma Hammond, Dana Thomson
Teacher: Back Row: Second Row:
Front Row:
Absent:
MmeMWeiss Hannah Jarrold, Georgina Shillito, Deborah Chen-Green, Maryem Al Samer Alice Bennett, Desi Soetanto, Rose Balderston, Nina Weil, Breanna Tapp Lauren Taylor, Georgia Morton, Samantha Garbarini-McKendry, Hikaru Toyama, Alice Marshall Natalie Cheng
WS TutorGroup
Second Row:
Front Row:
MrB Woods Caroline Coates, Allison Stokes, Rachel Best, Sorcha Peren, Mayan Baran, Bonnie Murray Jessica O'Halloran, Julia Hipango Isabella Brown, Alice Rutherford, Lucy Dallison Eliza Staniland, Emily Doyle, Margot Gibson, Annalise Brown, Phoebe McGowan, Savannah Adams
30S TutorGroup
Teacher: Back Row: Front Row:
Miss N Douglas Emily Cunningham, Bethany Kaye-Blake Rahmah Tawfeek, Sophie Benson, Trinity Hill
4CH TutorGroup
Teacher: Back Row:
Front Row:
Absent:
50B TutorGroup
Mrs K Chittock Loveday Mossman-Catchpole Emily Klaassens Ruby Roberts Katie Tunstall Natalie Hutton Georgia Mackay Amy Eveleigh Samara Ajjam Petra Green Ruby Smith Abby Oliver
6SH TutorGroup
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Front Row:
Mrs P Double Nishtha Denya, Amy McMurray, Jessica Williamson, Prue Lange, Polly Forbes Katja Collins, Sydney O'Brien, Ashleigh Benson, Hannah Bartram, Rose McCarthy-Raw, Meg Calvert
Teacher: Back Row:
Front Row:
Absent:
Ms P Sheldon Peyton Calvert, Sophie Norris, Jasmine Lanauze-King, Bonnie Duggan, Sarah White Gabrielle Zelter, Indianna Scott, Ella-Rose McGrath, Charlotte McGill, Grace Kaye-Blake, Mikayla Green Jennifer Beddard
Grou
Second Row:
Mrs R Fraser Laura Smith, Isabella Fanselow, Brooke McCaw-Hurrell, Matilde Washington Emerson Lucy Brownie, Tayla Messervy, Charlotte Jones, Maria van Kuijk Alisha Duncan Raisin Y;:ites,Madeleine Story, Hannah Chamberlain, Isabella Storer Sophie Bucknell
7LN TutorGroup
Teacher: Back Row: Second Row: Front Row:
Miss D Lean Emma McClean, Madison Bould, Lucia Graham, Sophia Chen Laura Dalgety, Lydia Clarke, Molly Crossland Aimee Williamson, Tayla Duff, Sophie Tunstall, Faith Gunn, Aryn Azlan
Grou
Second Row:
Jemma Ballard, Courtney White, Tessa Fulton, Olivia Mendonca, Lillian McCormick Millicent Ferguson-Wilson, Sonia Kumar Bridget Beadle, Silke Weil, Millie Bremner, Sophie Taylor, Meg Glading, Jemima Tennekoon, Shara Quin Monique Arthur, Alice Whittle, Ivana Moreton, Grace McCarthy-Raw, Madison Earle, Iris Keizer, Y1fatMajgaonkar, Fatimah Alqassab
Second Row:
Front Row:
Mrs S Smith Taylah Eder, Ashleigh Miles, Ni-Sha Ho, Emma Alderton, Sabine Keenan, Sophie McCracken Amelia Reed, Alice Harris, Chrisanne Tarry, Neve Duston, Kirsty Findlay, Ella Stokes Francesca Harris, Wendy Lin, Hyun-Jee Yoon, Eilish Hargen, Emily Peebles, Quinn Watkins Miki Yamaoka, Annie McDermott
ftofllU Helen Abbey
Maryem Al Samer
2005-2010 Navy Officer / Otago B Surveying
2008-2010 Otago HSFY/ Auckland B Sc Biomed
Scarlett Aldridge
KirstenAllen
2008-2010 AucklandNUW/ Canterbury LLB/BA Physics & Classics
2009-2010 Otago HSFY
Hannah Ashmore-Price 2007-2010 Auckland Medicine
Madeleine Ashton-Martyn
Pippa Atkinson
2005-2010 GAP 2011, Victoria BA Psych 2012
2005-2010 Otago B Physical Education
Alexandra Batt 2004-2010 Otago B App Science
2005-2010 Canterbury BA
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Grace Baycroft
Jessica Benton
2009-2010 Canterbury BA Classics/Philosophy/ Art His/French
2002-2010 Auckland or Australia Medicine
Kristie Benyon
Rachel Best
2004-2010 "The Edge" Dance School, Melbourne Australia
2006-2010 CPIT B Nursing
Brooke Bishop
Rose Balderston
1997-2010 Massey BSc Animal Science & Genetics
2004-2010 Canterbury BA
Emma Booth
Olivia Brown
2010-2010 OtagoNictoria B Tourism or LMC B Recreational Mgmt
2006-2010 Nasa Beauty Therapy/D&A Makeup
Monica Buhler
Holly Caird
2006-2010 Massey BSc Sport / CPIT Exercise B App Science
2003-2010 Otago Consumer App Science (Nutrition)
Amy Campbell
Holly Chapman
2006-2010 Otago Law & Commerce
2006-2010 Victoria B Design
Natalie Cheng
Melissa Chester
2006-2010 Canterbury BA Art History/Classics
2004-2010 VUW BA Psych/Modern Language
Christelle Choi
Ji-Hae Choi
2006-2010 Monash Melbourne B Engineering
2006-2010 Canterbury BA Psychology
Georgia Cockram
Lauren Colgan
2006-2010 Working
2005-2010 MasseyNUW/Otago Design or Law
Anna Collins
Josie Copland
2006-2010 CPIT B Nursing
2006-2010 Otago Polytechnic/Massey/CPIT B Nursing
Nicola Cordell
Ashley Crequer
2005-2010 CPIT B Design
2006-2010 Auckland/Canterbury B Commerce
Kate Currie
Annie Davies
2006-2010 Otago HSFY
2006-2010 CanterburyNUW
Jamie de Jong
Maximiliane Diesenberg
2006-2010 Canterbury BA/BSc (French/Maths)
2003-2010 NYU Abu Dhabi
Sian Fremaux 2006-2010 Sydney/Macquarie/UTS, Aust B lnt & Global Studies or BA Psych
2006-2010 Lincoln/Waikato
MargotGibson
Catherine Gilchrist
2006-2010 Canterbury LLB/BA
2007-2010 CPIT B Design or Canterbury BFA
Rachel Gill
Latarsha Green
2006-2010
2006-2010
Working, Policelater
Canterbury BSc Psychology
Ashleigh Howell 2006-2010
2006-2010
Lincoln B Tour Management
CPITBroadcastingI Toi Whakaari(NZ Drama School)
Hannah Jarrold 2006-2010
2005-2010
Auckland/Canterbury Engineering
CanterburyB Commerce
Ravadee Jutivaree 2005-2010
2008-2010
CanterburyBA
CanterburyBA Psychology
Melissa Lama 2010-2010
CPITPre HealthSciences
Nicole Lloyd
Genevieve Macilquham
2008-2010 Canterbury BEd (PE)/Otago B Physical Education
2009-2010 Otago HSFY
Amy MacKenzie
Catherine Mallon
2006-2010 Natcoll Design
2006-2010 GAP 2011 , CPIT Chefing 2012
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Kariba McGinn 2006-2010
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"The Edge" Dance School, Melbourne Australia
VUW LLB/BA Psych, History, Criminology
Aly Miles
Aimee Mills
2006-2010 Canterbury BA Arts
2003-2010 Hagley Theatre
Margot Mills
Hannah Milner
2006-2010 GAP 2011, Canterbury BFA 2012
2006-2010 GAP 2011, Otago Polytechnic 0cc Therapy 2012
Hannah Minty
Annabel Morris
2006-2010 MasseyNUW B Design
2006-2010 GAP 2011, Working 2012
Bonnie Murray
Julia Noh
2006-2010 Nelson Polytechnic Trainee Ranger
2004-2010 Auckland Architecture
Laura Page
Liwi Pearce
2006-2010 VUW/ Auckland Architecture
2004-2010 Auckland/ AUT B Dance
Sorcha Peren 2004-2010 Auckland Engineering
2007-2010 MasseyNUW B Design
Georgia Pinckney
Hannah Port
2006-2010 Canterbury BA Psychology
2008-2010 Canterbury Law & Commerce
Canterbury BA History/Classics
Auckland Medicine
Aiko Robinson 2006-2010 Canterbury/ Auckland/ VUWBFA
Chelsea Robinson
Catherine Rosa
2007-2010 Canterbury BSc Bio/BA English
2010-2010 Canterbury BA
Anna Rumbold
Marissa Scott
2006-2010 Canterbury BNLLB
2006-2010 USA History/Journalism
Juliet Sewell 2006-2010 Canterbury/OtagoNUW BA Psychology & Education
Vanessa Shanks 2006-2010 VUW B Design
Canterbury BCom Marketing & Management
2006-2010 Canterbury/ Auckland BFA
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Rebecca Stoop
2006-2010 Otago BCom/BA
Panita Tangthanasup 2006-2010 Thailand University
Amelia Thompson 2006-2010
2006-2010 Canterbury Speech Language TherapyNUW BA Psych Linguistics
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Charlotte Timperley
Harriet Tomkins
2005-2010 Lincoln B Agriculture
2006-2010 Sydney, Aust Law/ Arts
Charlotte Tomkins
Jordan Vanderklei
2006-2010 Sydney, Aust Adv Science Dentistry
2006-2010 Otago BA Psychology/BCom Management
Sarah Vickers
Katie Vickers
2006-2010 GAP 2011, Massey B Nursing 2012
2006-2010 Lincoln B Recreation Management
Lauren Walsh
Georgina Wilding
2008-2010 Otago/Canterbury BCom Management & Marketing
2005-2010 MasseyNUW B Design
Alice Williams
Hannah Wilson
2002-2010 NZ College of ECE/Rangi Ruru Early Childhood Education
2006-2010 Canterbury BA Classics & Japanese
Back Row:
Emilie Batt (Angela Kerr) Pippa Thomas (Bridget Larnder) Georgina Wilding (Katie Heyward) Rachel Robilliard (Julie Brown) Emilie Simpson (Louise Yeoman) Cate Mallon (Debbie Thomas) Joanna Costello (Katherine Page) Madeleine Ashton-Martyn (Jo Ashton) Fiona Wright (Val Mackenzie) Madeleine Baird (Julia Mackenzie) Amanda Ott (Jocelyn Dowland) Allison Stokes (Erica Jones)
Fourth Row:
Bonnie Murray (AGNES ANDERSON) Madeleine Hayman (Frances Walker) Julia Chamberlain (Wendy Jenkins) Ruby Hauschild (Jane Jenkins) Sarah Feary (DOROTHY DALGETY) Kate Idiens (Susan Mohammed) Cuillin Mackay (Amanda Gerard, Gwynfa Owen) Claudia Leathart (Pippa MacKay) Bridget Cowles (Susan Vickery, Jennifer Jones, FREDA COOPER) Annabel Morris (Kathleen Hawkins)
Third Row:
Margot Gibson (Sue Williams) Annabel Ottowa (Vivien Spooner) Lucy Peebles (Kathryn B Hunt, Barbara Todd) Julia Bullen (Tonia Bullen) Helen Vincent (Valerie Winter) Georgia Francis (Mandie Foster) Fiona McLachlan (Deborah Chambers, Betty Croft) Samantha McKellar (Amanda Hazlett, Anne Todd) Alexandra Archibald (Belinda Fahey) Kristie Benyon (Mandy Woods)
Second Row:
Annabel Caldwell (Joan Burrows, THELMA GEE) Vanessa Shanks (Dinah Anderson) Samantha Brown (Penny Harvey, Denise Clarke) Kate Grady (Susan Wise) Aidan Verity (Gillian Edwards) Caroline Caldwell (Joan Burrows, THELMA GEE) Rebecca Christeller (Margot Chaffey) Georgina Abbott (Louise Whyte, Ann Plimmer) Charlotte Wigley (Kathryn D Hunt) Elizabeth McLean (Marianne Murray, Allison Murray)
Front Row:
Sophie Norris (Heather Campbell) Emily Peebles (Kathryn B Hunt, Barbara Todd) Millie Bremner (Carol Franklin) Emily Tapley (Philippa Ansley) Lily McCormick (Claire Baker, Marie Baker) Emma McNicoll (Katharine Rattray, Pamela Jones) Sabine Keenan (Phillipa Jane Townshend) Hannah Beadle (Joanna Hadfield, Judith Hobbs) Bridget Beadle (as for Hannah) Quinn Watkins (Judith Bamford)
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