PiperISSUE 50 October 2013

Old Collegian Grant Dalton Tenacious, ethical, dignified - we’re proud of you!

A Magazine For The Saint Kentigern Saint Kentigern Community College

36 College 'A Champion Mindset' his term was first coined in 1998 by Dr Allan Snyder, Director of TCentre for the Mind at The University of Sydney. 'Great achievers have a vision that they will succeed and sometimes even see the steps leading to their success. So, in my opinion, what makes a champion, and I mean a champion in the broadest sense, is a champion mindset. And, if you have done something great in one field, you are more able to do it in another. Your champion mindset is the transferable commodity and not the skill itself. It is our mindsets which ultimately limit our expectations of ourselves and which circumscribe our boundaries. It is our mindsets which determine whether or not we have the courage to challenge others and to expand our horizons.'

At Saint Kentigern we celebrate each student’s uniqueness and recognise that each has something new and different to offer. We encourage them to have the courage to confront and challenge conventional wisdom and urge them to constantly seek to expand their horizons. We encourage resilience – the ability to bounce back from disappointment, to learn from their mistakes and come back the stronger for it.

A challenge will look and feel different to each of us, especially to our young people who face greater challenges in 2013 that we all did in the past. Today’s 95 Years of Service students have a wealth of opportunities to choose from, both at school and in their local community, and sometimes put themselves under pressure by taking oday the College recognised four members of staff who between on too wide a range of activities. Some are content to give things a go and Tthem have given 95 years of service to Saint Kentigern: English and enjoy the experience for its worth, but others have an innate drive to take it to Horticulture teacher, Mr Richard Fullerton was acknowledged for 20 a different level; the desire not just to do their best but to be the best ahead of years, whilst Head of Year 7, Mr Kevin Taylor; Director of IT, Mr Walter all others. Natural talent plays a part in ‘being the best’ but hard work and a real Chieng; and PE Teacher, Mr Malcolm Cowie have each given 25 years. desire to achieve is the most telling factor by far. This is the Champion Mindset. Twenty five years ago in 1988, the College had 48 staff, the Whether the drive to succeed is in their academic studies or the co- administration team comprised three secretaries and the roll was just curricular activity of their choice, what is incredibly important to me is that over 900 students. Jump forward to 2013 and the combined College each student is encouraged by all around them to be the very best that staff has grown in excess of 200 and the number of students has they can be, to set their sights high and have a personal goal that provides a doubled. personal challenge – one they need to strive to achieve. Kevin Taylor said he was asked, ‘How can you do the same job every Great achievements are measured in so many ways and for some this may day for 25 years?’ His response mirrored that of the other three, ‘It has be the trophies they have won – a tangible reminder of their efforts. For not been the same job.’ Change has been a constant throughout their all, though, it is that sense of personal achievement, of striving to improve, to time; each has worked for three different Headmasters, they have seen reach that goal and to feel a sense of fulfillment through hard work and focus as huge growth in the roll, in staffing and in developments on campus. that should be their driver – this is something that can be shared by everyone. They have seen girls arrive and settle to find their place in a former all boys’ college and been a part of the huge change that ever-evolving IT At this ‘business’ end of the year, our focus is on academic goals and our systems have brought to teaching, learning and administration. It is the staff will continue to guide, encourage and support each student from Year ever-changing work environment that has inspired them over the years, 7 to 13 to reach and exceed their individual goals. along with the remarkable camaraderie and support amongst the staff Our students’ talents are many and varied. The opportunities we offer and their daily dealings with courteous, highly motivated students. them are equally many and varied. Many do well in their field but in any Chairman of the Trust Board, Dr Bruce Goodfellow closed by saying endeavour there are always those who rise to the top – our champions. that there is a growing number of long-serving staff and it is staff such as Fides Servanda Est these who are the backbone of Saint Kentigern; committed, passionate people who are driven to do the best job possible for our students. Steve Cole Head of College

Saint Kentigern Excellence Award for The MacFarlan Centre 37 t is with great excitement that we learnt that our newest College Ibuilding, the MacFarlan Centre, was awarded Excellence at the Property Council New Zealand, Rider Levett Bucknall Property Industry Awards 2013, held in June.

The Property Industry Awards are New Zealand’s most prestigious property industry awards and have been running for more than 15 years. The Awards celebrate excellence in commercial property development and attract submissions from the country's top commercial property developments with entries going through a rigorous three month judging process that include detailed reviews of the developments and site visits by the judging panel.

The MacFarlan Centre houses management, administration and student services at the entrance to the College campus and includes the new senior student café, a Year 13 common room, and an indoor New Learning Commons seated area for Year 12 students, in addition to space intended to visionary concept in academic learning spaces opened in June this accommodate any future expansion. A year, breathing new life into the former administration block at Dedicated to the Reverend Dr Adam MacFarlan, the first Headmaster the College. The new Learning Commons, adjacent to the library, is a of Saint Kentigern, the building was officially opened by the Governor technology-rich environment with a variety of study spaces that can be General Lieutenant General Sir Jerry Mateparae in March 2013 at the adapted to suit teaching and learning across all subjects and year levels. 60th Anniversary Jubilee celebrations, after an 18 month construction ‘The key driver was to make it innovative, accessible, flexible and multi- period. Elizabeth MacFarlan, the late Reverend’s wife, was also present purpose which is perfect for differentiated work groups, collaboration and to cut the ribbon. team teaching,’ says Head of Library and e-Learning, Alison Derbyshire.

The nomination for the award was put forward by RTA Studio, the The original concept of the Learning Commons was to develop fresh architects who designed the MacFarlan Centre. The Coffey Education thinking to promote best teaching and learning practice. Year 7-13 and Arts Property Award was proudly received by Mr Eric Shiels, teachers can book the flexible use facility and use it as a classroom, Trust Board General Manager, and Mr Greg Noble, Property Manager, collaborative space, performance space or for self-directed learning. The at a black tie gala award ceremony attended by over 1,000 at the large open space with customised furniture means that teachers have the Viaduct Events Centre. option of moving the furniture around to suit their teaching needs and Mr Shiels said that the award was a great honour for the College tailor to their class requirements. Other bookable rooms in the space and the Trust Board staff were just buzzing at the news. He said it include two seminar rooms for student use such as project work, practice was a wonderful surprise as there were a high number of quality presentations, council and student meetings. submissions. The development reflects Saint Kentigern’s commitment to engaging in ‘We’ve known that it’s a fantastic building of quality and substance the digital society and providing the best and most relevant teaching and and it works very well. It’s a real sense of achievement that this is learning practice to prepare students for life in the 21st century. now industry recognised,’ said Mr Shiels. The latest technology specifically features Toshiba and Apple Mac touch Mr Shiels commented, ‘Prior to the opening of the MacFarlan Centre, screen desktops, Microsoft Windows 8 operating systems, an interactive our previous administration building had been remodelled nine times projector and wireless headsets and display screens for audio recordings in eleven years to accommodate growth. The opening of the Centre and movie viewings. has now upgraded our amenities and also allows us to grow further The open plan learning environment also enables the teaching staff to learn as an organisation in the future. ‘ from each other as well. ‘Whenever a teacher comes in with their class I Much attention was paid in the design phase to ensure that always learn something new,’ Ms Derbyshire adds, ‘their feedback has been connecting walkways and access routes to the building were well overwhelmingly positive and the venture has been such a success.’ located and of an appropriate scale. In addition, numerous planters The building is open from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, when have been created around the building to complement the hard students can use the space to study before and after school and at lunch materials of the structure. break, which has been full since its opening. Year 13 students are able to Essential qualities sought by the judging panel included economic and utilise the space during study periods and always have somewhere to financial factors, project vision and innovation, design and construction, study, as there is a designated area just for senior students. owner and user satisfaction, and sustainability and efficiency of operation. The finishing touches will be added to the building in December when The judging panel consisted of eight leading industry figures. Five the outside garden area will be decked to maximise all the space available. other winners received an Excellence award in the category. Piper 2013 College

Service Initiatives PROJECT ENLIVEN 38 pportunities abound at the Under the auspices of the Intergenerational Project Enliven run by OCollege for our students Presbyterian Support Northern (PSN), which links students from to be of service to others and, Presbyterian Schools with elderly ‘clients’, a number of our seniors pleasingly, many have taken the spend time each week with an elderly client to give support and initiative to be substantially involved encouragement. The following is an extract from the PSN newsletter: helping in the community. Our aim Mabel Ye has been visiting 94 year old John Turich for the last three years. is to foster a sense of responsibility Her friend, Casey Seto joined her two years ago. The girls visit John for about and compassion in our students, an hour every week. Mostly, they just sit and talk about their interests, the opening the way for them to ‘old days’ or current events. Mabel says she finds it ‘relaxing and kind of continue to be of service long after therapeutic’ to be able to take this break in her busy schedule to talk to John. leaving the College gates. Service helps build a sense of community and is Casey agrees and says, ‘He genuinely enjoys our company and it’s rewarding pivotal to building good character. Most importantly, it opens their eyes to the to know we’re making a difference to his life.’ John says they are ‘a breath of needs of others whose fortunes may not be as great as their own. fresh air’ and appreciates their lively conversation. Duke of Edinburgh's Hillary’s Award As an enliven client whose wife died 20 years ago, John has a supportive team of helpers who enable him to stay in his own home but he misses the For our older students who have joined the Duke of Edinburgh's Hillary company of close neighbours. He says ‘Mabel and Casey keep me in touch Award scheme or who have elected to study the International Baccalaureate with the younger generation. They’re a good tonic!’ Diploma programme in their final two years, there is a compulsory element of service required to complete their programme, but there are also many other students across the age ranges who are willingly involved.

During the course of the year there are a number of opportunities to donate – Food Bank, Shoe Bank, Blood Bank, Stationery Bank and Chapel giving. For many years, Saint Kentigern has also been involved with World Vision’s 40 Hour Famine – indeed we have constantly been one of New Zealand’s top fundraising schools. These donations play a significant part to ease the lives of others but mostly only require a moment in time or a financial commitment on our part.

Time is often one of the most significant gifts you can make. Taking the time, not just to give material goods, but to give of yourself to be a support to others. This too is played out through our Service programme with a number of on-going initiatives to give support through time spent with others. Notably this involves a number of our senior students mentoring and tutoring foster children ranging from pre-school to Year 13 living at Dingwall Trust in Papatoetoe. Other groups assist at Community Dinners preparing up to a 100 meals a night at the Papatoetoe or Glen Innes Health Bank facility. Recently, our students have also become involved assisting with a Breakfast Club in Glen Innes to ensure youngsters have a nutritional start ealth Bank is a new initiative that is currently being set up by some to the day. Other students visit and spend time with the elderly through Hof the girls on our Service Council. When exploring different ideas the Presbyterian Support Inter-generational Project ‘Enliven.’ Student groups as to how they could be of service to others, the needs of some new also travel to Fiji and Vanuatu to give significant support to these overseas mothers at Middlemore Hospital came to light; of note, the girls learnt communities. More can be read about this on the following pages. that many of these young women leave hospital unable to afford personal hygiene items. For those on a tight budget, these necessary sanitary items Leadership mentoring is another large part of our College Service calendar become a ‘luxury’ purchase. Working with Middlemore, a plan has been with groups of Year 10 students visiting Riverina Primary, East Tamaki set in place to provide these women with washable sanitary towels as a Primary, and Ruapotoka Schools on a rotating basis each week to interact more affordable long-term option. with the children during their lunchtime activities. Our students have also become involved coaching Randwick School’s sports teams. Likewise, our Along with non-perishable items of food, this term’s College Foodbank Year 12 tutor groups make weekly visits to Sommerville Special School to also had a request for specific toiletry items to be donated so that the spend interactive time with their students under staff supervision. girls, in conjunction with the staff at Middlemore, can prepare packs of personal hygiene basics to be distributed to women who require the These many and varied opportunities give our students cause for extra assistance on their return home after giving birth. reflection and give them a greater sense of their place within the community and how their input can make a difference.

Saint Kentigern World Vision Youth Representatives

Council. The youth will develop presentations on how to improve youth wellbeing in the community, learn to be a council youth journalist and provide recommendations for World Vision’s child wellbeing work to 300 international board members and leaders. Alongside this, Isabella will be visiting local rural development projects and see the work of World Vision in the field first hand.

Isabella has been fundraising for World Vision since she was eight years old and since then has personally raised over $14,200 through the 40 Hour Famine events. This year she raised the highest amount in New Zealand through sheer hard work to gain as many pledges as possible.

Letitia to Bangladesh Letitia was put through a particularly gruelling selection process beginning 39 at the Global Leadership Conference earlier in the year when she was encouraged to write a paragraph explaining why she would like to be considered as a World Vision Youth Ambassador. ongratulations to two of our girls who have been chosen to Crepresent New Zealand at two global World Vision events later in Later she received an email to say that out of hundreds of applications, the year. Year 9 student, Isabella Denholm will be travelling to Tanzania she was one of 260 who had made it to the next stage. This required her whilst Year 13 student, Letitia Puni, will be travelling to Bangladesh. Both to submit a creative piece and a reference and she chose to write about girls have a long history of giving service and being involved with the her personal reasons for wanting to eradicate global poverty. Again, she World Vision 40 Hour Famine fundraising appeals. was one of 35 applicants chosen to continue on to stage three of the selection process, a one-on-one Skype interview with a panel of judges. Saint Kentigern has a longstanding relationship with World Vision and for The next cut was down to the top 20 applicants, a mix of secondary school a number of years has been the highest fundraising school in the country. and university students who attended an ‘X Factor’ type camp! They were We are delighted that Isabella and Letitia have been given this amazing assessed as they participated in numerous activities from team building opportunity to represent New Zealand and see the work that World to physical activities, facilitated discussions and personality profiling. From Vision undertakes in developing countries. We look forward to bringing this a top 10 were announced! This time Letitia was required to make you their feedback in the next issue of Piper. an inter-active 40 Hour Famine presentation, then have another one on one interview and participate in team work exercises, all of which were Isabella to Tanzania done in front of a panel of judges. After a nervous wait she was delighted Isabella has been selected to be the New Zealand youth representative at the to be offered a Youth Ambassador role that will take her to Bangladesh World Vision International Triennial Council in Arusha, Tanzania in November. this December and then involve her sharing her experience at schools, The theme this year is ‘Youth Engagement’ and Isabella will be joining 35 youth groups, churches, camps, community settings and many other arenas other youth representatives from all around the world to contribute at the throughout New Zealand next year.

Thai Experience for Hannah ear 10 student, Hannah Sly, returned from a three week life-changing exchange was to provide the Thai students with an opportunity to learn Ytrip to Thailand in June with amazing stories to tell. Hannah had been and improve their English conversational skills through direct interaction encouraged to submit an application earlier in the year to the Royal with English speaking students. Hannah found the schooling to be very Thai Embassy for the chance to be selected for the three week study different in a seven storey high city campus with little outdoor space. The programme in Thailand as part of the Thai/NZ Language and Cultural classrooms were so noisy, the teachers used microphones! But she found Student Exchange Programme. the students and staff to be welcoming and she gave assistance with English at every opportunity. From 130 applications across New Zealand, Hannah was shortlisted to one of 20 students to be interviewed at the Embassy in Wellington. One of the biggest highlights of the trip was meeting Prime Minister The interview panel was very impressed with Hannah’s maturity, and Yingluck Shinawatra in person who presented her with a gift, and visiting her academic and sporting activities at Saint Kentigern. To their surprise, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs along with the Thai Ambassador for New Hannah’s parents were also interviewed so they too had a sense of Zealand, Noppadon Theppitak. relief when Hannah was selected as one of the ten students to travel to On her return, Hannah was required to write a 3000 word essay about her Thailand in early June! experiences for the Thai Embassy and to stay in contact with her host family. Hannah attended Yothinburana School in Bangkok and participated in a programme of visits and sight-seeing trips. The intention behind the

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The Other Side of Fiji

With thanks to Reverend David Smith and student reporters Jarred Durling and the art of strapping. Hurricane safety is an issue in Fiji and for a house to Nick Williams be hurricane-proof, every joint had to be strapped with metal bracings for stability in a storm. The village contained over 250 new hurricane-proof or a number of years, a team of College students have spent their houses consisting of a single room with a raised floor as the main living FJuly holidays toiling on a building site in Fiji with Habitat for Humanity and sleeping area. There was also had a small separate toilet, shower and to build a home for a Fijian family in need. The Habitat experience is a kitchen block. The Koropita living conditions are a luxury compared to humbling experience for our students; one that gives them cause to reflect other villages in Fiji as they have running water, rubbish drop off areas and put their own lives into perspective. At first they are shocked by the and toilets connected to the house. The Fijian builders that the students basic living conditions so different from their own but when the work is worked alongside were only paid $3.00 per hour but they loved their over and their time is up, they come to learn that while the Fijian families work and were always smiling. may have few possessions, their sense of what is most important – their families and enjoyment of life itself – far outweighs the shortcomings. The By the end of five days, and one day ahead of schedule, a combination of students achieve a great deal for others during their short stay but also determination, resilience and excellent team-work meant that the team had leave with a new sense of what is important in their own lives. successfully completed the living quarters of not one but two houses for less-fortunate Fijian families. This was an incredible feat for seventeen people At the start of the holidays, a team of fourteen Year 13 students, under and extremely satisfying. The new residents will pay $7 per week for the the guidance of the ‘Rev’, Mr Martin Piaggi and Mrs Tabitha Leonard, privilege of living in the houses, and although they are not much bigger than travelled to Fiji to the village of Koroipita, just outside of Lautoka. This was some of our own bedrooms, there will be dozens of applicants for them. the eighth year that a team from the College had taken on the task of building a house. While in Fiji the team were able to participate in Fijian life well away from the tourist resorts, and the group came away with a real appreciation A ‘Habitat’ trip to Fiji is like no other. There are none of the trappings we for all that we take for granted here in New Zealand, and a newfound associate with tropical Fiji – no pool, no white sand beaches, snorkelling gratitude of our Saint Kentigern community. The week was physically tough trips and cocktails. The students were there to work hard for 8 to 9 hours but also an incredible life changing and eye-opening experience that will for six long days in the hot Fijian sun. There was little respite other than not be forgotten by fourteen students who were brave enough to step the satisfaction of a job well done. outside of their comfort zone to help others.

Up at 6am, the Saint Kentigern team assisted local builders and soon Vinaka vaka levu learnt many new skills including hammering a nail in straight, painting and

Saint Kentigern Assisting in Vanuatu

With thanks to Year 8 Teacher, Mr Tony Arrol and student reporters, Sophie Dodd and Liam Stewart

n recent years, a group of Year 12 students have travelled to Vanuatu Iduring the July holidays to give assistance at a local school. This year, 14 students made the trip under the guidance of Mr Tony Arrol, to spend time at Berg’s School and Day Care in Port Vila as part of a week-long service initiative. The school caters for 60 students from preschool to age nine and as it is not funded, it has to rely on the minimal donations made by the students’ parents to operate.

The pattern is similar each year. Our students arrive wide eyed and 41 initially struggle with adjusting to their primitive living conditions. This year they shared four rooms, sleeping on concrete floors with one exterior walls with a different mural - an underwater and community theme toilet, a single hosepipe and a fair few creepy crawlies between them. By and a hand print wall. Most of us surprised both ourselves and others with our the end of the week, they had formed strong bonds with their hosts and new found artistic abilities, however, a select few- myself unfortunately included- adapted to the simple lifestyle - leaving was a tearful affair. were relegated to painting bubbles in the underwater scene!’ Over the course of the week, the aim for our students was to build Coating the ground in coral sand involved many hours of physical work relationships with the children of the school and to provide assistance in for the students as they redistributed four truckloads of sand. The chore, improving the school’s environment, all the while engaging in their own however, was made much easier by all the willing children that stayed character building values such as being caring, generous and humble, and behind after school to assist! creating a sense of unity. The last day proved to be very emotional with sadness on both sides. As Their days started at 5.30am and were spent teaching the children in grades others who had travelled to Vanuatu before them, this team of students left 1-4 at the school. Liam Stewart said ‘I can honestly say that teaching was by with heavy hearts and a greater appreciation of what life in New Zealand no means an ‘easy task’. With three different classes in the same room and means. Sophie said, ‘As we looked back on the week, it was astonishing to having been given full teaching responsibility, a large degree of improvisation see how the things we had done had really impacted on these children and was required! Although the teaching days were long and often quite tiring, their teachers. For me it really hit home then that this was life for these this was totally outweighed by the satisfaction of teaching children with such people. They wouldn’t be returning home to comfortable beds or houses or a passion to learn. Truthfully, they were some of the most well behaved, clothes like we were. They had never even experienced this. They got by with lovely and ‘energetic’ bunch of kids I have ever met and being in their the bare minimum and yet they were still so uncomplicatedly happy. These presence constantly reminded us of why we were there.’ children had given us so much and the community had given us a whole new Part of their mission was to make physical improvements to the grounds to outlook on life. What I had originally thought to be a worn, lonely building ‘make the school look like a school.’ Three main projects were identified: to turned out to be the complete opposite. It was full of life and energy and remove the barbed wire and replace with safe wire fencing material; to cover vitality - something hard to come across in the big city of Auckland. What I the mud in the outdoor play area with coral sand; and to bring some colour wouldn’t give to spend even one more day with these wonderful people. to the school with murals. Sophie Dodds reported, ‘We painted each of the

Piper 2013 Icas Science Whizz!

e congratulate In the competition, Cameron’s science skills were assessed in key scientific WCameron Low areas of measuring and observing, interpreting data, predicting/concluding who achieved the top from data, investigating and reasoning/problem solving over knowledge score in New Zealand areas Earth and Beyond, Energy and Change, Life and Living and Natural and the Pacific for a Year

College and Processed Materials. 10 student in the ICAS Cameron’s top score of 45/45 qualifies him for a medal from the (International Competitions University of New South Wales along with a medal winner’s certificate and Assessments for Schools) which he will receive at a presentation ceremony later in the year. Science Test. ICAS SCIENCE AWARDS ICAS, commonly referred to as the University of New Year 7 Year 8 Year 9 High Distinction High Distinction High Distinction 42 South Wales competitions, is conducted annually in Australia Karl Jorgensen Ben Creemers Joshua Looker and over 20 countries globally. Distinction Michael Duncan Timothy So These are independent William Feng Distinction Year 10 skills-based assessments and Alice Smith Yu Chen Dong High Distinction school tests for primary and Johannes Kruiswijk Joshua Ng Has Brooke secondary school students in Richard Lu Sam Scott Kevin Shen Computer Skills, English, Maths, Hannah Williams Cameron Low (top in Science, Spelling and Writing. NZ 45/45)

Year 7 Success at Science Fair eremy Stubbins, the winner of this year’s College Year 7 Science Fair is not Jafraid of needles! Although this was not the direct focus of his project, it took Jeremy 54 finger pricks to test the effect of different food groups on his blood glucose levels to prove his hypothesis was correct – that the sugar-laden dinosaur lollies would cause the biggest spike, followed by carbohydrates (potatoes) and protein (beef).

As always there was a diverse range of imaginative projects displayed for the judges to ponder but the winning projects were selected on the basis of their rigour to carry out repeated scientific measurements; fair testing; analysis of the results and returning to reflect on the hypothesis and any experimental error.

Using light sensitive paper, second place getter, Zac Attwood, rigorously tested the UV protection provided by different levels of SPF sunscreen and thicknesses of clothing. One surprising result was that the higher level SPF 30 sunscreen provided the lowest level of protection of the samples. Thickness and frequency of application was most important.

In third place, Paige Badish tested the holding power of different dam designs, proving that the buttress design was the strongest. Ben Franich tested three local swimming pools to see the effect that the levels of chlorine had on his asthma and Amelia Blockley tested the energy efficiency of eco and standard light bulbs.

1st Jeremy Stubbins sugar Rush 2nd Zac Attwood uV Protection 3rd Paige Badish how Much Pressure Can I Hold? 4th ben Franich Explorine Chlorine 5th amelia Blockley Is it Hot or Watt!

These five projects were then submitted to the NIWA Manukau Region Science and Technology Fair and in a field of 156 entries, all five projects received awards!

We are delighted that Paige placed 1st in the Years 7 & 8 Physical and Material World category with her project ‘How Much Pressure Can I Hold?’ and in the consumer category, Amelia placed 2nd with ‘Is it Hot or Watt!’ In addition Jeremy, Zac and Ben were all Highly Commended. We congratulate these students for their efforts!

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With thanks to Mr Chris Hodder, TIC Debating also won the title of best speaker in the debate and other team members, Patrick Ye and Kurt Hawkins also received highly commended certificates ongratulations to our debating teams who have been talking up a for their contribution to the team in earlier rounds. Cstorm in recent weeks. Our Senior debaters have also been busy. Darryn Ooi, Sarah Bradley After a ‘season’ of debating that included 130 schools from around and Kandarp Dalai represented the College at the 30th anniversary of Auckland, the Junior Debating contestants were whittled down to two the Holyoake Debate hosted by the Pakuranga Rotary Club. Up against schools for the Auckland School’s Debating Final held on ‘home turf’ in Edgewater College, our team successfully negated the moot that ‘This house the College library. With so many schools involved in the earlier rounds, believes New Zealand should become a republic.’ Such was the standard of to make it to the finals was a significant achievement. The two schools the presentation, argument, rebuttal and content that the judges had a difficult vying for the championship title were Mission Heights Junior College and time selecting a winner but the split decision was in favour of Saint Kentigern. Saint Kentigern College. The Advanced Premier team of Darryn Ooi, Arun Prakash, Sarah Bradley The moot, given to teams an hour before the debate, was ‘This house and Mabel Ye beat Kristin School in the quarter-final of the Senior believes that the world should go vegetarian.’ Taking the affirmative was Auckland competition but in the semi-final round, Orewa College got the Mission Heights, with the Saint Kentigern team on the negative. better of them with the moot, ‘This house would allow indigenous people The young speakers from both sides were confident in their presentations to administer a separate parallel justice system.’ and discussed a range of issues including animal welfare, sustainability, In the Premier Junior competition, two SKC speakers ranked among the human rights and ethical farming practices. In a close but clear debate, best in Auckland this year. Keshini Ketheeswaran ranked 10th and Becky Saint Kentigern College was deemed the stronger team, taking the cup, Lane ranked 8th among a field of more than 120 speakers. Similarly, and the title of Junior Open Champions for 2013! Nicholas Allen was ranked among the top three speakers in the Junior Congratulations to the team comprising Nicholas Allen, Alexander Championship tournament, and was named in the ‘tournament team’ in McDonald and Joshua Looker for representing the College so well. Joshua recognition of his outstanding performance.

Mathex Success ongratulations to two of our Middle School Mathex teams Cwho placed 1st and 3rd at the recent annual Casio Auckland Mathematical Association Mathex competition held at ASB stadium.

This is always an exciting night of mathematical challenge. Teams of four talented maths students were posed 20 challenging mathematical problem solving questions in an attempt to gain a maximum of 100 points. There is a twist. To receive each question, a runner from the team must complete a loop around the stadium to the marker and back to their table. Once answered, they run back to the marker. If their answer is correct, they receive the next question…and if it’s wrong, they start all over again!

Saint Kentigern College sent eight teams; two at each year level from Years 7 to 10. All of the teams came in the top half of their competition against over 100 teams from schools across Auckland but The Year 9 team of Kane Cocker, Connor Hackney i Smith, Joshua Looker, it was the Year 9 and 10 teams who finished strongly. and Bill Yang (coached by Shuo Yang, Year 12) also competed strongly and finished tied for second place - but after a tie breaker were placed third. The Year 10 team comprising Haswell Brooke, Jonathan Lee, Cameron Low and Kevin Shen (coached by James Yang,Year 12) won the cup The coaches of the Mathex teams deserve a special mention. They bring for Year 10 students. This is the fourth time in the past ten years that their knowledge of prior competition to their coaching sessions and help the Saint Kentigern College has won this cup. teams enormously in their preparation. Congratulations to all these students!

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C.e.t.a. Team Auckland Champions t the annual C.E.T.A. (Commerce and Economics Teachers Association) APursuits Competition for schools in the greater Auckland region, our Accounting Team won for the third consecutive year to become the Auckland Regional Accounting Champions. A fabulous achievement!

The students took part in a series of seven rounds of competition with seven questions per round to judge the best school in each of the Commerce disciplines for this region. Our team led in each of the seven rounds and were 13 points above the second placed team. Our team won with 63 points ahead of our nearest challenger, Westlake boys who were placed second with 51 points. The students found it an excellent way to prepare for upcoming examinations and thoroughly enjoyed this testing yet entertaining evening.

Accounting Team: Andrew Mac, Tyler Hendricksen, Laura Myers, Shonit Raniga, Carolyn Ding

Saint Kentigern Schogm 45 resolutions successfully. Resolutions discussed included the legalisation of a regulated prostitution union in the Commonwealth, global warming, as well as an attempt to expel Australia from the Commonwealth due to its poor human rights record, ironically proposed by the African Union.

The first day was particularly challenging for Australia who were under great scrutiny for their dealing with illegal immigrants. The proposed solution by Australia was to build a charter city in Papua New Guinea for these immigrants. With the theme of the Conference being ‘Opportunity through Enterprise’, delegates debated issues pertaining to the Commonwealth’s role in aid and health, and sport and youth empowerment. Later delegates were With thanks to student reporters. Darryn Ooi and Mabel Ye addressed by members of the New Zealand Commonwealth, followed by a hirty seven student delegates from Auckland to Timaru travelled to state dinner in the Banquet Hall of the Beehive. New Zealand’s political hub, Wellington, on the 5th and 6th of August T Day Two saw intense lobbying and a stressful crisis session on the issue to participate in the annual Student Commonwealth Heads of Government of drug trafficking. Combating youth unemployment, HIV/AIDS and Meeting (SCHOGM) hosted by the Honorable Peter Dunne. Accompanied education were also on the agenda. Later that day, delegates moved to by Mrs Anitelea, the College sent two teams to the Conference comprising the House of Representatives public gallery to watch New Zealand’s Sarah Bradley and Darryn Ooi representing Australia, and Mabel Ye and politicians discuss topical issues regarding Fonterra and the infant formula Alexi Carlier representing the small Caribbean country of Belize. With contamination scare and the GCSB security issue. ‘consultation as its life blood’, the students took on the roles of Heads of Government and Foreign Ministers of their respective nations. Students attending SCHOGM got out as much as they put in. For those who are politically inclined or have an interest in global issues, this is a The two day event at the Beehive, which acted as a simulation of the brilliant experience in international diplomacy. At SCHOGM you are very real SCHOGM gave students great insight into how this conference likely to meet like-minded people who want to change the world and as works in reality. Both teams successfully debated and passed resolutions. this conference demonstrated, as the youth of today, we indeed have the Eloquent diplomacy, compromise and lobbying were vital in order to pass power to do so.

Mpc National Runners Up espite being the ‘wild card’ entry for Auckland, the College MPC D(Monetary Policy Challenge) team comprising Kandarp Dalal, Louis Christie, Djon Pye, Alexis Carlier and Aditya Arolkar talked their way into second place at the national competition held in Wellington.

From a field of 70 schools nationally, six were invited to compete in Wellington. The team had placed second in the Auckland competition but were pleased to be offered the chance to compete at national level.

The competition is designed to expand secondary school economics students' understanding of monetary policy and its links to NCEA achievement standards. Just like economists working in the Reserve Bank, each team High School in third. The other competitors in the national final were analyses the economic conditions facing New Zealand and the outlook for Hutt Valley High (Wellington), Waitaki Girls’ High (Oamaru) and Tauranga inflation. On the basis of that analysis, they decide on an appropriate setting for Boys’ College. the Official Cash Rate (the Reserve Bank’s interest rate). Each team provides the reasons for their decision in a written submission and, if selected as a The judges said that all the presentations were excellent, using appropriate regional or national finalist, an oral presentation. frameworks to provide sound justifications for each team’s individual decision.

The national final took place at the Reserve Bank in Wellington and was ‘All the schools coped extremely well with some very challenging strongly contested. The judges were Assistant Governor John McDermott questions and their teamwork was first rate. It was really great to see and two Bank economists, Mr Geordie Reid and Mr Nick Sander. how much effort teams had put into the competition, and their breadth Westlake Boys High School, the Auckland winners, retained their lead in of knowledge about economic principles and the role of the Reserve Wellington with Saint Kentigern in second place and Christchurch Girls’ Bank,’ Dr McDermott said.

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With thanks to student reporter, Alexi Carlier

ifteen Saint Kentigern College students attended the Model United FNations Assembly conference (MUNA), during June. The MUNA conference replicates the actual United Nations Assembly where delegates from 192 countries come together to discuss, and potentially take action, on international issues.

MUNA is an event for students interested in global issues and provides an opportunity to meet and network with students from across the country. Student delegations address a plethora of topics which this year ranged from the role of the United Nations in dealing with child soldiers and biodiversity, to the conflict in Libya.

This year the College was assigned five countries; Oman (Hamish Clark, Bryden Lloyd and Liam Stewart); Switzerland (Susan Ji, Patrick Gu and Anna Piaggi); United States (Sarah Bradley, Darryn Ooi and Mabel Ye); Somalia (Cordelia Oh, Nacoya Anderson, and Casey Seto) and New Zealand (Alexi Carlier, Djon Pye and Arunabh Prakash). Each team at MUNA is expected to design a ‘national’ costume. Here, New Zealand was represented by Gandalf, Bilbo and Frodo; team USA comprised Wonder Woman, Captain America, and the Statue of Liberty, while Switzerland’s ensemble included a Snails Anyone? very impressive block of Swiss cheese. Humour was an integral part of the here were giggles all round on the final day of Language Week MUNA experience - essentially this helped alleviate much of the mundane as students egged each other on to try a snail at a $1 apeice! aspects associated with international diplomacy. T With a choice between hot Nutella crepes or a snail, there is little The focus of MUNA was the debate surrounding the six remits or topics surprise which of the culinary delights was the outright winner! which had been announced prior to the event. While delegates listened Greetings in foreign languages flew thick and fast during the week to remit speeches, a note passing system was in place allowing nations to with a new set of greetings posted each day for students to practise, negotiate and form alliances. These alliances were tested on the first day while lunchtimes were given over to culinary exploration. as delegates headed off to ‘Block Meetings’ to elect leaders to represent each of the world’s major regions. From Saint Kentigern College, Oman was The Japanese staff hosted a sushi making session early in the week elected leader of the Middle East and New Zealand leader of Asia/Oceania. which drew a large group of students ready to roll up their sleeves An emergency Security Council meeting was also called to debate how the and prepare their lunch from scratch. It didn’t take long to discover UN was going to respond to the firing of North Korean missiles over Japan that those neat sushi rolls delivered up in food courts are not actually and South Korea. By the end of the first day, many amendments and remits that easy to achieve! But there was still a great sense of pride when had been passed by the assembly, there had been a mass walk out on the the finished article was packaged up to take away. We offer our United States, and New Zealand had been officially renamed ‘Middle Earth’. thanks to Tokyo Food for their support with this.

Day Two saw an impromptu debate on the role that the UN should play in Empanadas were on offer the following day from the Spanish team the Syrian conflict - quite timely as President Obama had announced that with steady sales but it was definitely the French offering that drew morning that the USA would be supplying Syrian rebels with weapons. At the biggest crowd! Students in Year 10 were the first to sample the the conclusion of the conference, Labour Party leader Mr David Shearer fare but not until they had completed some tasks! Before they could addressed MUNA delegates about his experiences working in the UN. This eat a crepe, they had to first learn to flip one and then complete an provided valuable insight into how the organisation students were emulating, obstacle course as a French waiter, making sure their glasses stayed functions in reality. Prizes were then awarded with Darryn Ooi of the USA on the tray. Yes, a few of those crepes hit the floor! receiving ‘delegate that stood up to the most pressure’ and New Zealand/ At lunchtime, the line-up for crepes snaked around Elliot Quad but Middle Earth being named ‘most entertaining team’. it was only the giggling brave who attempted the snails. Purchase Special thanks to Mrs Anitelea for her on-going support of this event. Her was easy but it took some steeling of the nerves to actually eat it! role in organising the Saint Kentigern delegations and coming to support And the verdict? Slimy, chewy, salty, garlicky and um, snail like! us over the weekend was much appreciated.

Saint Kentigern National Category Win for Robotics

he Old Collegians Sports Centre The Robotics Club at the College has flourished this year, engaging Tproved to be the perfect venue participants from Years 7 to 13. This is largely due to the efforts of staff, for the 87 teams (55 from Auckland Mr Richard Hart and Ms Cristina Triantafilo. Saint Kentigern continues to and 32 from around the country) be pleased to work closely with education partner, Toshiba who supports that competed in the regional and this unique event that excites and motivates students. national titles of this year’s Robocup. Premier Rescue Category - Auckland Region: The competition involved quickly 2nd Place: Norman Dines, Tom Pennycuick, William Nathan, Brendan Yam programming robots to navigate 3rd Place: Hamish Glover different challenges with marked paths and a variety of tasks to perform, or Senior Rescue Category - Auckland Region: in the case of the soccer section, to 1st Place: Max Balard, Jacob Shubert and Connor Matson play against an opposing team to kick 2nd Place: David Morris and Nathan Smith an infrared transmitting ball into a 3rd Place: Matthew Wong-Kam and William Li 47 designated goal! Senior Soccer Category - Auckland Region: Students participating are challenged 2rd Place: Byron Lam, Alex Smith and William Ning to be creative in their design of 3rd Place: Cameron Tanner and David Thibaud programs and to develop excellent problem solving skills. The competition Senior Rescue Category – NATIONAL COMPETITION: encompasses not only engineering and IT skills but also encourages 1st Place: Max Balard, Jacob Shubert and Connor Matson sportsmanship, the sharing of ideas and teamwork. We were delighted 3rd Place: David Morris and Nathan Smith that our College teams claimed a number of awards on the day including a clean sweep in the Senior Regional Rescue competition and first and third place in the National Senior Rescue category.

$8000 Fashion Scholarship Speech Winners t this year’s speech Acompetitions, the students at all year levels drew on an amazing range of subjects to deliver their well written speeches. At senior level in particular, it was a difficult task to select a winner.

Middle School Senior School Year 7 Year 11 1st: Samuel Waldin - Every 1st: Lili Taylor – What is family at Saint Kentigern crazy? e are delighted once again with the results for our students who entered Sylvia College should sponsor a child WPark’s Off the Rack fashion design competition. A number of our girls and boys 2nd: Keshini Keetheswaren in Years 10-13 entered their clothing designs in this annual competition giving them a Highly Commended 3rd: Sarah Courtney chance to exhibit their work in public. Both creative design and technical excellence Jann Kruiswijk, Sam Watson, Year 12-13 were up for scrutiny. There were over 100 entries in total and our girls were extremely Charlie Edmunds 1st: Sarah Bradley, Year successful, winning five of the eight categories! 13 – ‘How women are Year 8 vastly underrepresented in For the second year in a row, the Senior Design Judge's Choice was won by a Saint 1st: Harry Salvesen - Anti- democratic legislatures across Kentigern girl – Year 13 student, Ashleigh Millington won an $8000 scholarship towards Discrimination her first year of tertiary study in a design course of her choosing! She also won the the world’ 2nd: Joe Elliott - Why Senior Facebook voting competition. The other three awards went to Alice Boyles, Anjuli 2nd: Mabel Ye, Year 13 – commercial fishing should be Selvadurai and Charlotte Walkley. ‘Pursuit of happiness is a banned fundamental human right’ We are so thrilled with the success of the girls and also the high standard of our 3rd: Natasha Leishman - 3rd: Ishara Dhambagolla, College’s entries in general. They really stood out from the crowd! When do we become adults? Year 12 – ‘In life a little Off The Rack Awards Year 9 inaccuracy saves a world of explanation’ Ashleigh Millington won an $8000 scholarship 1st: Isabella Denholm – The death penalty Senior Facebook voting: Ashleigh Millington Year 10 People's Choice: Alice Boyles Year 10 Year 11 People's Choice: Anjuli Selvadurai 1st: Liam Braithwaite – Year 11 Judge's Choice: Charlotte Walkley Misconceptions

Piper 2013 Theatresports Runners up in Grand Final 013 has been another hugely successful year for Theatresports at the ‘Team Squid’ comprised of Tate Steele as a demure Little Red Riding Hood, 2College with 200 students having played under the guidance of Mr Mitchell Fissenden as ‘Ice Man’ saving the world from evil, Cameron Teare David Sheehan, Mrs Katrina Farquaharson and 30 Senior School coaches. as a mum and dad multiple personality parent and Carlos Webster as a

College Western style lumber jack who blew the wolf away in a quick draw shoot After a season of entertaining competition, our unbeaten Premier out, have enjoyed a great season. They defeated arch rivals Kelston Boys Theatresports team won a place in the Auckland Theatresports Grand High School twice during the year and also won the first of two annual Final competing against Dilworth, Epsom Girls and Kelston Boys for the ‘Battle Of The Saints’ competition nights against St Cuthbert’s College and Auckland title. This is the sixth year in a row that the Saint Kentigern Dilworth School. In Term 3, they convincingly defeated Edgewater and team has made the final, a great achievement considering that 21 schools King’s Colleges to progress to the Auckland Theatresports Grand Final. compete for the four final places. However, the win is always just out of reach as this is the third time that the team has been runners up in the last The judges commended the players on their skill, story-telling abilities and 48 four years! Kelston Boys played some very good Theatresports to end up hilarious sense of fun. During the awards on the night, our Drama Teacher, three points ahead of our boys. Mr David Sheehan, was also named as one of two TYP teachers of the year.

Book Spine Poetry Earlier, Ms Anita Vandenberghe, the College too daunting to consider - making poetry. They librarian, had invited Amanda Eason, an Auckland liked the fact that there was no rhyme involved based poet to give workshops to classes in the and no grammar or spelling but just picking up library. It was a day full of surprises for teachers appealing titles and ‘painting a picture’. and students as Amanda had the skill to get the The librarians photographed the poems with the students writing the most amazing poetry. The names of the student and printed them for judging poem ‘If I had Wings…’ by Pie Corbett gave the by Amanda with a joint poem by Year 7 students students an opening line for their own imaginations Emma King and Taylor Hill, the winner. The 10 best to come to life and had some fantastic results. poets have been invited to the library for a special Amanda’s mantra is that you need to hear the Creative Writing Poetry workshop with Amanda. n a new twist on ‘writing’ poetry, the library voice in your head and write it as you would say it. We thank Amanda for the time she has taken to ran a Book Spine Poetry Competition early I The students who participated in the Book work with our students. in September. Hundreds of book spines with Spine Poetry competition showed the power interesting titles had been copied, laminated and Other winners who are invited for the of storytelling. It was curious to see how the cut to size then spread out across a big table Creative Writing Poetry workshop are: combination of book titles could create fantastic in the middle of the library. The students were stories of adventure, love, loss or longing. The Timothy So, Joanna Tao, Hannah Coates, Josh encouraged to select titles and use them to create boys, especially, seemed to enjoy the process of Looker, Matthew Clow, Victoria Zhu, Norman a poem – then leaving the poem on a white board collecting, combining and organising the titles; Dines, Flynn Robson, Max Denby, William Zhang, with their names written underneath. as if they suddenly dared to do what usually is Patrick Ye, Jordana Grant, Jessica Arden, Zoe French.

Saint Kentigern Drama in the Nz Curriculum With thanks to Head of Drama, Mrs Emma Bishop

ead of Drama, Emma Bishop has recently knowledge of the teacher. This was done to suit the individual school and Hreturned from a sabbatical break during the teaching programme within which Drama sat such as the former 6th which she travelled to China, London and Form Certificate – Theatre Studies. Paris to explore areas of Drama in Education from an international perspective. In 1993 the Ministry of Education launched ‘Arts in the NZ Curriculum’ – the curriculum document was finally published in 2000. Through this, Emma is recognised nationally as a leading teachers were presented with national guidelines and expectations including Arts Educator; not only is she on the the requirement that students in Years 1 – 10 be given the opportunity Executive Committee of the national subject to experience all four arts disciplines - Dance, Drama, Music and Visual association ‘Drama New Zealand’ but she also Arts. Each of the disciplines is structured around four interrelated strands: holds a number of contracts with NZQA. She Understanding the Arts in Context, Developing Practical Knowledge in the 49 is often seen mentoring and assisting drama Arts, Developing Ideas in the Arts, and Communicating and Interpreting in teachers around New Zealand by running professional development, the Arts. workshops and one on one in-school guidance and advice sessions. Drama in Education is an important means of stimulating creativity in Emma’s time away began with four days in Beijing where she was a ‘Guest problem solving. It can challenge students' perceptions about their world and Director’ at Yew Chung International School of Beijing. During her time about themselves. Dramatic exploration can provide students with an outlet there she worked with the Middle School students who had opted to for emotions, thoughts, and dreams that they might not otherwise have take Performing Arts for their elective programme. The project entitled means to express. The drama classroom can be a safe environment for this ‘Wicked’ saw 60 students producing a 45 minute mini production with exploration and expression to occur. People’s actions and consequences can students involved onstage performing and singing, as well as musicians, be examined, discussed and experienced without the dangers and pitfalls that technology students and staff making the set and doing lighting and sound. such experimentation could lead to in the ‘real’ world.

Emma’s next stop was London where she explored Shakespeare’s Globe In addition, the drama student and their learning in the drama classroom can Theatre, The National Theatre and saw four West End Shows. She be transferred into the rest of the school curriculum. Since communication also visited St Bede’s, Mr Cole’s former school, where she was warmly and empathy are central to drama, a student who has explored and learnt to welcomed. During her time there she was encouraged and motivated by see the world from multiple perspectives will be better able to understand the large number of performance opportunities for students as well as concepts and ideas in other subjects. There are strong links between drama the superior facilities for the Performing Arts. and subjects such as English, history and social studies.

Emma’s last week in London was spent at the UK Drama Educators At course selection evenings, many parents ask where Drama leads? There Conference which focused on the work of Drama Educator, Dorothy is a belief for many that drama is only about the College productions and Heathcote. She then went onto Paris where she attended the performing on stage. These areas are an important part of learning and are International Drama in Education Association (IDEA) Conference. Emma only one outcome or strand that is studied. For many students it is seen had been asked to be a presenter at this Conference, presenting a paper as the most important strand, as it is the opportunity to showcase their entitled ‘The Senior Years: It’s a Juggling Act’, which looked at learning talents publicly. It is also one of the most competitive strands, as in New versus assessment in an assessment-heavy NCEA Programme. Her paper Zealand, there is limited work available for performing, whether on stage was well received, especially by the Australians who were keen to see or screen. what was happening in a neighbouring country. However, drama in Education is not just about acting on stage; drama helps During her time away Emma made many new connections and hopes to people in all areas of life. At the centre is communication. Like all the implement some collaborative work with her international links within arts, drama allows students to communicate with and understand others the drama programme in the future. in new ways. As students work with drama techniques, they learn to use spoken and written language with increasing control and confidence and So what did she learn and bring back from this trip? to communicate effectively using body language, movement, and space. As Emma and her drama colleagues around the country often find they perform, analyse and respond to different forms of drama and theatre, themselves trying to justify the existence of Drama as a subject within they gain a deeper appreciation of their language and gain new power to an already overcrowded curriculum, and even more so as an academic examine attitudes, behaviours, and values. subject within the qualification framework. The work seen at both Perhaps more than any other art form, Drama provides training in many conferences reinforced her understanding of its importance within the aspects of communication necessary in today's increasingly information- curriculum. International practitioners such as Dorothy Heathcote, Gavin centred world. Students who have participated in dramatic activities are Bolton and John O’Toole have a long history in the arena of ‘Drama in often less likely to have difficulty speaking in public, will be more persuasive Education’ as opposed to ‘Drama Education’ and there was much to learn in all forms of communication, written and verbal and are able to debate from them. topics from multiple perspectives. Drama has been used as a teaching tool for many years, often without The self-control and discipline required in drama will serve the student teachers even realising this is what they are doing. Students in all sectors, well in all aspects of life. Likewise students in drama will learn to work at all levels are often asked to do role plays, or act out scenarios or to collaboratively, to cooperate, to construct meanings, produce works, ‘put themselves in someone else’s shoes’ to look at multiple perspectives. and respond to and value others’ contributions. Drama, therefore, is an Prior to 1993, drama was not a recognised stand-alone subject, therefore, important tool for preparing students to live and work in the real world. teachers did not even have a curricula to teach as such. In the absence of national guidelines, teachers simply devised schemes and programmes of their own, based on the individual needs of the student and the

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Dance Showcase uman trafficking, death, geeks and nerds, bullying, social status and ‘Take a Stand’ took us through bullying, which is sadly a common Hdrunk driving were amongst the controversial issues interwoven into occurrence in many young peoples’ lives today. The performance the dance performances at the College Dance Showcase. The result was highlighted that about one in every ten children has been bullied and a very moving, thought-provoking evening of dance in Elliot Hall, staged unfortunately, bystanders so often see it happen but do not do anything over two nights by our Year 12 and 13 students. This is the second year about it. ‘Take a Stand’ told the stories of three typical school children, that our dancers have taken to the stage to showcase their talent in both each affected by the torment of being bullied but in different forms choreography and performance in one dedicated show. -physical, verbal and cyber bullying.

Each of the presentations included several dance styles from hip hop Based on Katherine Mansfield’s ‘The Dollhouse’, this story was an to ballet and the exploration of these difficult and emotional issues was exploration of social status, discrimination and the portrayal of how communicated so skillfully through the performers that the audience was people are judged by their wealth and their ‘social class.’ This was fully drawn in. portrayed with girls from opposite ends of the social spectrum vying to see inside a doll’s house that had been gifted to two wealthy girls. Social Opening the Showcase, the first dance performance ‘Quake’ was based dominance ensues but in the end, the two different classes join as one. on one of the largest earthquakes New Zealand’s Canterbury region has ever experienced. It followed the story of a mother and daughter, who ‘If Only’ told the story of Jasmine and her boyfriend, Zak who attend get caught in the quake and, as a result, the mother is tragically killed. a friend’s 18th party one Saturday night. Both of them decide to drink The moral of this story was that you don’t realise how much you love before thinking about how they were going to get home. After a short someone until they are gone. discussion later in the night, Zak makes the fateful decision to drive them

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home and is killed. The consequences of the choices the couple made that For those undertaking Dance as an examinable course of study, there are night then follows the life of Jasmine as she deals with the grief, anger, and a number of objectives to be achieved. Achievement objectives at NCEA guilt of losing Zak after allowing him to drive home drunk. Level 2 (Year 12) and NCEA Level 3 (Year 13) each have a choreographic element. At Year 12, there is a requirement to ‘choreograph a group Dance The final presentation of the evening, ‘Taken’ was one of the most hard- to communicate an intention.’ At Year 13, the requirement is to ‘produce hitting performances of the Showcase. It portrayed the idea of kidnapping a Dance for a performance.’ There is also a requirement to ‘perform a and the human trafficking of young girls around the world and what they significant role in a group Dance to an audience.’ These are all made possible are forced to endure. This dance skillfully relayed to the audience the harsh preparing for the Showcase. In addition, some of our drama (NCEA) and reality of the trade and the traumatic ordeal its victims go through. theatre arts (IB Diploma) students were involved with the technical and Since the dance curriculum was introduced to the College in 2003, the production aspects of the show to fulfil their assessment requirements. year the girls first joined the College, interest in the dance programme has The choreographers, performers and back stage crew from Years 12 and continued to grow for both girls and boys; an interest that is reflected in the 13 are to be congratulated for their dedication to bring a show of this large number of students who select to study Dance at NCEA examination quality to the stage. Their themes explored difficult, emotional issues that level and audition for the Showcase and our musical productions. had a real impact on the audience. Well done to all involved. In the past, the College has entered Stage Challenge and JRock. The success The students are thankful to the following staff members for their help: of last year’s Showcase was cause for reflection and it was determined that Head of Dance, Rochelle Craig, Clare Jennings, Suzie Tornquist, Rebecca the Showcase gave our dancers a superior opportunity to showcase their O'Neil, Andrea Leleni and Glen Mortensen. talent and our parents and more authentic view of our students’ work.

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College The tension between the gangs at the dance that night is brooding and menacing, delivered through some brilliant, fast-paced, aggressive Latino choreography as the students ignore the ineffectual organisation by the teacher, Gladhand, one of only four adult roles in the show. Tony and Maria meet for the first time and the chemistry is instant but Bernardo angrily tears them apart and sends Maria 52 home with Chino. Alex Lee, with both good voice and dancing skills, masterfully plays the role of the aggressive Bernardo throughout the show.

In a scene that plays homage to Shakespeare’s famous ‘balcony scene’ Tony finds where Maria lives and climbs the fire escape to vow his love. ‘Tonight’ is sung beautifully as a well-matched duet by Manase and Grace, bringing the promise of more from two lead characters with exceptional voices. ‘Maria….and suddenly I found, how wonderful a sound can be!’ The next scene introduces two more dynamic voices as Sharnika hese are the lines sung by Tony to declare his new-found love for Leleni as Anita, and Caitlyn Houghton as Rosalia compare life in TMaria; a song that immortalises Leonard Bernstein’s West Side Story America and their home island of Puerto Rico. Maria, sings the praises as one of the most successful musicals of all time. of America, while fellow Puerto Rican immigrant, Rosalia, sings in favor of home. The underlying irony to this supposedly pro-American Based loosely on Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, West Side Story takes song is in the vibrant Hispanic musical style, matched by superb Latino to the tenements of New York during the 1950’s; a time when a daring dancing from the girls. new youth culture, largely independent of adult influence, was starting to take root. The storyline stays true to the tragedy of innocent love caught Word is out that a rumble has been planned. Tony visits Maria above the in a complex social web that will determine its eventual demise. bridal shop and the following scene plays out a quiet interlude as amongst the bridal finery, to an emotional rendition of ‘One Hand, One Heart,’ the At this point in history, the impoverished second generation, white star-crossed lovers enact their imaginary wedding; a wedding that is never immigrants from Europe felt their culture was threatened by the influx to be as the violence continues to escalate. As the Jets meet the Sharks, of new immigrant populations, especially the Puerto Ricans, who were a fist fight fast descends into greater violence and as knives are pulled, beginning new lives in America. The young street gangs that arose from Bernardo kills Riff. In retribution, Tony, enraged over the death of his those ghettos demonstrated their frustration and tensions through turf friend, in turn, kills Bernardo. wars and street fights. Love at first sight between Tony and Maria, from opposing gangs, sets off a tragic train of events that brings the story to its The second act opens with the girls unaware of what has unfolded, singing heart-breaking conclusion. the joyous ‘I Feel Pretty’ as Maria gets ready for a date. When news is out, Maria is at first angry with Tony for the death of her brother, but This year’s Senior School Musical was noted for its incredibly strong vocal forgives him. They sing of their desire to live somewhere without prejudice, delivery from all the lead characters, notably Manase Latu as Tony and ‘Somewhere. There’s a place for us.’ Grace Sturgess as Maria. This strength in song, along with high adrenaline, energetic dance scenes, set the tone, rhythm and amazing youth vitality of The writing is on the cards. As in Romeo and Juliet, a double cross leads the show. Tony to believe that the spurned Chino has killed Maria. At the very moment the lie is laid bare and Tony rushes to Maria’s arms, Chino steps In the opening scene, the tension begins to simmer between two out and shoots Tony in the back. rival gangs in Manhattan’s Upper West Side. The Polish Jets replace Shakespeare’s Montagues as second generation American teens while the Despair, grief and rage fill the final scene as Maria, takes Chino’s weapon Puerto Rican Sharks take on the role of Shakespeare’s Capulets. Tony is but stops short of taking her own life. Instead she makes an impassioned a member of the Jets, the American gang while Maria has both a brother, appeal to both gangs against the senselessness of fighting and murder. She Bernardo (Alex Lee) and suitor, Chino (Joseph Bradshaw) who belong to lays bare the tough sociological questions that continue to plague society the Puerto Rican Sharks. fifty years later. As a final gesture of hope for reconciliation, both gangs carry Tony’s body away. Riff (Jamie Hoffer) as leader of the Jets tells his gang that he will challenge Bernardo, the leader of the Sharks, to a fight for dominance at dance From the stark, set of scaffolding, to the performance of the orchestra taking place that evening. This simmering sense of ‘juvenile delinquent’ from the behind the stage, the dynamic choreography and the technical need-for-violence runs as an undercurrent throughout the show. Riff demands of lighting and sound, every facet of this show had been well seeks Tony’s help but Tony is caught. As co-founder of the Jets, he has a planned. However, its major strength lay with the ability of the lead roles sense of obligation to his gang but he has recently found work at Doc’s to deliver powerful, impassioned performances. Manase and Grace, in drugstore and is turning his life around. It is at this point that the audience particular, are to be applauded. is introduced to the rich strength of Manase’s tenor voice as he sings the upbeat ‘Something’s Coming,’ imagining a better life on the horizon. Our thanks to Producer and Musical Director, Mr Ross Gerritsen; Director, Ms Emma Bishop and Choreographers, Ms Rochelle Craig along with their Maria is a recent immigrant who has found work with her friend Anita team of staff and students who manage behind the scenes. This was a (Sharnika Leleni) in a bridal shop. As the girls prepare for the dance that fantastic show from a talented group of students and staff.

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Beach Blanket Tempest magine if you will a 1960’s beach movie. Now take a sideways leap to Vince to exact his revenge. Tony arrives with Regine (Emily Young), queen IShakespeare’s classic play, The Tempest. Take catchy, all singing, all dancing of the fashion world who believes she lost her only son in the storm and 60’s style pop songs and combine with rhyming couplet dialogue in her ‘daggy’ sister, Sebastiane (Georgia McLeish) who is just a little vacuous homage to the Bard and the result is this year’s Middle School production, and resigned to living in her sister’s shadow. Beach Blanket Tempest! Regine’s son, Frankie (Kurt Hawkins) has not drowned. Vince has other ideas In the original Tempest, Shakespeare examined the relationship between for this handsome, soft-hearted individual and so he and Gidget engineer a a Duke called Prospero and his evil, jealous brother. The brother steals meeting between Frankie and Vince’s daughter, Annette - with instant ‘star- Prospero’s fortune then abandons him on an island with his daughter. Whilst crossed lover’ results. A symbolic wedding, 60’s style, takes place as the lovers marooned there, Prospero practises magic, raises his daughter and releases a are serenaded by all-girl band ‘The Supremes’, clad in startling pink satin! spirit from a tree. He also meets another ‘island resident’, the son of a witch. And so to revenge. Vince sets up the ultimate test, in the form of a game So, take this as the premise but jump forward 400 years! show to reveal his brother’s true evil character. This is where the show steps up a notch! The larger than life Reverend Ian Harpy, an over-the- Now we meet the central character of this year’s show, ageing Duke of Rock top evangelist game show host sweeps through the audience to whip n’ Roll, Vince Prospero (Isaac Samuels) who is also stranded on an island by up game show fever. ‘Tony Prospero, come on down, will you take the great his evil brother, Tony (Liam Braithwaite), with only his sweet, bubbly daughter, temptation?’ Hannah Lamberton is larger than life in this role which she Annette (Ashley Potter) for company. Vowing to seek revenge for the wrong clearly relished playing. Tony, Regine, Sebastiane and Moondoggie face off doing and put life back in order for Annette, Vince summons up Gidgit in front of the heckling ‘studio audience’ as they are initially offered their (Isabella Denholm), a bright and quirky, freewheeling, genie who longs to be greatest desires and then learn they will only win if they kill the other set free to surf the world. The only other resident is an ingratiating, delinquent three. As Tony draws his gun exposing his true, evil nature, he declares ‘I’m punk bikie, Moondoggie (Sam Elliot) who was stranded on the island when not going to let any of you come between me and my destiny!’ At that his mother ‘stood on a stonefish and died.’ Moondoggie is full of attitude and precise point, Elvis look-a-like, the Duke of Rock n’ Roll, Vince Prospero would like to woo the lovely Annette but Vince will have nothing of it. Sam himself shimmies on in and takes the floor in a rousing scene that sets the gives a superb performance in this role, especially when he delivers up an audience toe-tapping - and Gidgit the fun-loving spirit is finally set free. aggressive rendition of ‘The Rebel in Us All’ with mindless acts of vandalism. This year’s production brought a cast of almost 50, a 14 piece orchestra and The island is also filled with ethereal beings including wind, sea and tree a 50 strong technical crew together under the guidance of Director, Mr Dave sprites who link the scenes bringing the stage to life with movement Sheehan; Producer, Mrs Katrina Farquaharson; Singing Director, Mr Oliver and colour. The leads in the chorus line up are the six main dance roles Gilmour; Dance Director, Miss Clare Jennings; Orchestra Director, Mr Kristian (Rachael Lewis, Emily Peart, Sheridan Bennett, Emma Porter, Greer Ritchie Holmes; Production Technician, Mr Glen Mortensen and Costumer, Ms Sarah and Erin Meek) who are to be applauded for their skilled dancing and the Whinham. We thank the staff for their huge commitment in time to work many costume changes required to take on each new characterisation. with our Middle School students to bring such a great show to the stage. With a promise to eventually be set free by Vince, the endearing Gidgit willingly whips up a tempest to bring Tony and his cohorts to the island for

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Overall Winner Supreme Award: Queen of Milk (Amy Savoury, Bianca Connell)

The Year 7 & 8 Wearable Arts Show

‘Walk to the beat of the music with your head held high, eyes to the front, WOW; and Anne Lohrentz heel then toe!’ who is a Design and Innovative Pattern Cutting These were the instructions to our Year 7 and 8 boys and girls from lecturer at AUT whose professional ‘people mover’ Kiri Whitford-Joynt from ‘ID with Style.’ Kiri tertiary students have achieved generously gave of her time to prepare our students for this year’s Wearable several accolades in design competitions. Arts Show. Under her guidance, art stepped out on the catwalk during a spectacular show as Years 7 and 8 confidently ‘strutted their stuff’ in a Judging firstly took place at the dress rehearsal where each garment was range of garments they had designed and constructed themselves. With inspected and each student interviewed but the final judging was done on 67 costumes on show, 180 students taking part and 14 prizes up for grabs the night. The judges said they found judging particularly difficult and were across 8 sections, the excitement was high in the weeks leading up to the pleased to be able to refer to the judging criteria: show and ticket sales were brisk! • Creativity, zest and innovation Now in its second year, the girls were as enthusiastic as ever in their sea of glue • How well the garment represents the category and things that glittered. Last year, the boys were a little reticent but this time • Overall originality round it is clear that gender is no barrier to fashion design and there were some equally superb designs and great, cheeky stage presence from the boys! • Presentation and construction of the design. In their concluding comments the judges said they were blown away by Work towards this unit had been integrated across the curriculum emanating the depth of creativity, innovation and talent. Whilst selecting the winners from a unit on recycling - Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. Over many weeks, the in each category was difficult, they were unanimous in their choice of students had been gathering all manner of ‘useful bits’ that could be given ‘The Queen of Milk’ by Amy Savoury and Bianca Connell as the Supreme a second life and incorporated in their creations. Judging by some of the Winner. This stunning outfit incorporated 2000 milk bottle tops. The girls creations, there were a great deal of lollies and soda pop consumed in the began collecting the tops from cafes in January and started the outfit in name of art! The ever useful plastic milk bottle top was used in abundance as April in anticipation of the August show. resourceful students learned to approach cafes for their recyclables. This was a superb evening greatly enjoyed by a huge audience. In the The catwalk items were interspersed with colourful dance displays words of Head of Middle School, Mr Duncan McQueen, as he summed up choreographed for Year 7 & 8 by our Year 11 dance students. The the evening, ‘WOW!’ combination of the two made this a fantastic show case of student inspired creativity. A thank you to: One special section this year asked the students to help design a wedding Katherine Chang from Year 10 for the logo design and Rebecca Funnel dress for popular Year 7 teacher, Miss Nicole Daniels for her forthcoming Year 9 for the ticket design and PowerPoint for the evening. Our thanks wedding. Miss Daniels is outgoing and adventurous but we suspect that go to organiser, Mrs Leisha Slade along with the Year 7 and 8 staff; dance she was rather pleased the winning design didn’t include too many plastic costume designers, Mrs Rebecca O’Neil and Mrs Julie Pearson; dance milk bottle tops or lolly wrappers! But we do wonder how she’ll feel teacher, Miss Clare Jennings along with the Year 11 choreographers; and walking down the aisle as a wedding cake! Technician, Mr Glen Mortensen and his team for sound and lighting. We also thank photographer, Cate Rainbow for her services. The students welcomed five special guests for the evening. Media personality, Wendy Meyer was the continuity announcer setting a relaxed Our thanks to the following for donating to the event: yet professional tone for the performers. The three judges were Ros Craw, • Ann Skelly for her offering a day on Waiheke at her workshop for the Head of Visual Arts at Somerville Intermediate; Ann Skelly from Waiheke supreme winner Island, a full time artist who has entered eleven of her own garments into • Wendy and Daniel Coleman (an Old Collegian) whose company, the World of Wearable Arts (WOW) show and has been successful with White Villa donated the prize for the most promising design and nine of them; Melody Brook, a local artist who has also been a finalist at providing discount vouchers for each ticket purchase • The College Parents and Friends Association

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WINNERS Overall Winner Supreme Award: Queen of Milk (Amy Savoury, Bianca Connell) White Villa Most Promising Design: Queen of Paradise (Ada Chan) A Man’s World: Mr Roboto (Dylan Wong, James Little, Mitchell Clothier) Kiwiana and Pasifika: The Native Tui (Jessica Collinson) Mary Poppins: Candy Cat (Hannah Storer, Jessica Bird) Illumination and Illusion: Flower Power (Kate Armstrong) Get into Pink: Fusilli Vogue (Milly Heimsath) Miss Daniel's Wedding Dress: Slice of Heaven (Alex Hynds, Alice Donald, Felicity Williams) Pre-loved Avant Garde: Queen of Milk (Amy Savoury, Bianca Connell) Magic and Love of Books: Rise of the Phoenix (Holly Dashford) Highly Commended: Simply Chess (Kate Armstrong) Sugar Rush (Emma King, Sarah Cappel, Gemma Moore) Recyclable Yeti (Hugo Dorresteyn, Peter Yang) Armageddon (Hollie Riddell)

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Pilgrimage to Scotland

With thanks to Music Teacher, Mr Oliver Gilmour received by the onlookers. Following this, they were treated to a special lunch and had the chance to tour the Cathedral, including the final resting s the British Isles basked in an unusual summer heat wave, The Pipes place of Saint Kentigern in the lower church. Aand Drums, along with support staff and parents, set out on their much anticipated and highly symbolic journey to Scotland, seeking to With the unusually balmy weather continuing well into the evenings, the connect with our ancestral roots and discover the relationship that links us open air recital with the Oban High School Band in the Station Square to Saint Kentigern. drew large crowds of locals and tourists. At the end of their two hour performance, the combined 30 pipers and 31 drummers were rewarded The Band’s first visit to Scotland was in 1997 and since then, successive trips with a warm and justified applause. by the Band have provided each new generation of students with a fresh focus for their dedication to these time-honoured Highland instruments. For the first time the Band’s performance at Stirling Castle was held inside the confines of the Castle walls in the Queen Anne Garden. This is one of Now conducting the Band’s fifth tour, the 2013 tourists were privileged the finest castles in Scotland and was the stage for some of the country’s to perform on a number of memorable occasions; a Sunday service at great battles for independence against the English. The current building Glasgow Cathedral; in Oban's Station Square in a combined performance dates from the 14th to 16th century and once again the Band’s recital with the Oban High School Pipe Band; at Stirling Castle, and at a formal was carried out with distinction, entertaining the crowds of visitors to the dinner In London for our Old Collegians living in the United Kingdom. castle that day. One of the main highlights agreed by all was the Band's outdoor concert at the William Wallace Monument in Stirling. At the Loch Lomond Highland Games held in the town of Balloch, the Band acquitted itself well with impressive results in the pipe band The Monument is a reminder of when England and Scotland faced each competition. As the day progressed the players’ confidence had grown other at the Battle of Stirling Bridge in 1297, when Scotland was led with the experience, and in the final event, the street march, the judges to victory by a figure destined to become a national hero - Sir William committee awarded the Pipes and Drums best overall in the whole Wallace. All the drama of Wallace’s campaign for freedom is captured at competition for their music, marching and presentation combined. As the world-famous National Wallace Monument - proudly standing on the special recognition, our Drum Major led the massed bands into the main Abbey Craig, overlooking the city of Stirling. To record the occasion and arena for the march past and the salute to the Chieftain, to the tune acknowledge the Band's performance at the national monument, they “Highland Laddie”. were presented with a certificate which was received on behalf of the band by the Band’s Drum Major, Andrew Lindsay. As well as each member of the Band being presented with games medals, the Band was recognised for 2nd place in the Juvenile Grade and 5th During the sermon in Glasgow Cathedral, Assistant Minister Reverend place in Grade 3, Best Drum Corps - Juvenile Grade, Best Bass Drum Ada Macleod made special reference to their attendance and to Saint Overall, and 1st - Street March Overall. The Games are a community Kentigern, the Patron Saint of Glasgow. The Minister also read out a letter festival where everyone comes together for a day, either to watch or to from Dr Bruce Goodfellow, Chairman of Saint Kentigern Trust Board, participate in local athletics, dancing and piping competitions and it was an which thanked the Cathedral staff for their invitation and hospitality opportunity to compete against Scottish bands in their own territory and towards our students. At the conclusion of the service, the Pipe Band to soak up a bit of the culture. played in the Cathedral Precinct and their performance was warmly

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At the beginning of this 60th Jubilee year for the College, all the students were presented with a Glasgow badge to wear on their blazer. The badge depicts Glasgow’s Coat of Arms which embodies the story of Saint Kentigern and the symbols of the bird, the tree, the bell and fish that we recognise so well from the house pennants in the chapel.

An important pilgrimage on the trip was to Culross, a picturesque historic From the time of his death, Saint Kentigern was venerated as Glasgow’s village and the birthplace of Kentigern in the 6th century. Feeling like they patron saint and the cathedral of Glasgow was built in his honour. had stepped back in time three hundred years, the students marvelled at Each time the Pipes and Drums visit Scotland, they are welcomed at the cobbled streets, narrow alleyways, beautiful cottages and hilltop views the cathedral and the students become acutely aware of the special from Culross Abbey. connection between our Saint Kentigern Schools and the resting place of Equally significant for the group was visiting Iona Abbey on the Isle of Iona. their namesake. St Columba famously sailed from Ireland and landed on this tiny island in To this day his figure and the symbols associated with Saint Kentigern’s 563 before setting out to spread Christianity throughout Scotland. The legend make up the crest of the City of Glasgow. Known most often students learned how the 9th century St Martin’s Cross originated from by his pet name, Mungo, his story is remembered in a nonsense rhyme here and has stood at the Abbey for well over 1,000 years. This is the taught to Glasgow school children about the city’s Coat of Arms: emblem the College uses in its crest, so visiting the ancient site was very symbolic to all those who visited. This is the bird that never flew This is the tree that never grew On the last leg of their journey, the Band were invited to play at the This is the bell that never rang London Old Collegians Reunion where they gave an outstanding This is the fish that never swam performance outside the St James’s Royal Over-seas League venue. The guests were then treated to an entertaining version of the piping of the The bird commemorates the pet robin owned by St Serf, which was haggis by the students who then all enjoyed a sumptuous meal. accidentally killed by monks but who blamed it on Kentigern. Kentigern took the bird in his hands and prayed over it, restoring it to life again. In between their official engagements, the group were able to put on their tourist hats for some top sightseeing attractions and saw the castle ruins of St The tree is the symbol of another incident in Kentigern’s childhood. Left Andrew’s, Dunstaffnage and Edinburgh Castles, Buckingham Palace, St Paul’s in charge of the holy fire in St Serf’s monastery, he fell asleep and the fire Cathedral, The Natural History Museum and the unforgettable city vista from went out. However, he broke off some frozen branches from a hazel tree the London Eye. On their last night of the tour the students celebrated at and miraculously rekindled the fire. dinner and went to the West End show ‘We Will Rock You’. Now seasoned The bell may have been given to Kentigern by the Pope. The original travellers, the students will always be able to look back on their memorable bell, which was tolled at funerals, no longer exists and was replaced by journeys together - boating across Loch Leven, the sea ferry to the Isles of the magistrates of Glasgow in 1641. The bell of 1641 is preserved in the Mull and Iona, the famous steam train ride on the old Lochaber line up the People’s Palace. west coast and the drive through the wilderness of Glencoe. The fish was one caught by Kentigern in the Clyde. When it was slit Congratulations to all of the students of The Pipes and Drums and a open, a ring belonging to the Queen of Cadzow was miraculously found special thanks to Mr Lightfoot, Mrs Baird, Mr Gilmour and Mrs Winthrop inside it. The Queen was suspected of intrigue by her husband, as she had for an amazing tour of Scotland. parted with his ring. She implored Kentigern for help, and he found and restored the ring to her in this way.

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Originally conceived as a fundraiser for the Pipes and Drums tour to Scotland, the Saint Kentigern Ceilidh is now in its 18th consecutive year and continues to be an event that members of our community, from all walks of life, support and enjoy. Reminiscent of scenes from a medieval banquet, young and old come together in an evening that brings tradition, pageantry and hilarity to the fore.

On an evening that brought torrential rain, guests were initially entertained indoors by our Middle School Pipe Band and the Pipes and Drums before MC for the evening, Mr Duncan McQueen organised the chaos of the Grand March that that brought couples into fours, then eights and finally into lines of sixteen across Elliot Hall – in an amazingly smooth manoeuvre this year! We concluded that we have many guests who are willing to return and now know the routine!

When Wee Jock’s Ceilidh Band struck up, few could resist the urge to take to the floor for the dancing. Guests quickly learnt that to prevent spending the evening tripping over their own feet, not to mention their partner’s, THE SELKIRK GRACE they needed to listen out for instructions! ‘Some hae meat and canna eat, Our drummers stepped to the front to give an amazing display of And some wad eat that want it; precision drumming with just a couple of lost, flying sticks, before the But we hae meat, and we can eat, haggis was paraded in. Year 13 student, Jack Gudgeon gave a superb, And sae let the Lord be thankit.’ emotional rendition of Robbie Burns ‘Ode to the Haggis’ that greatly impressed all assembled. Although attributed to Burns, the Selkirk Grace was already known General Manager of the Trust Board, and true Scot, Mr Eric Shiels offered in the 17th century, as the ‘Galloway Grace’ or the ‘Covenanters' thanksgiving for the meal with the Selkirk Grace. Dinner was a fine spread Grace’. It came to be called the Selkirk Grace as Burns was said to but as always the item on the menu that caused the most discussion was the have delivered it at a dinner given by the Earl of Selkirk. Haggis. Whether an aficionado or a first timer, every one’s got something to say!

The evening continued with Highland Dancing from our regular performer, Year 12 student, Sarah McQueen and singing from ‘the Bard’, Darryn Special thanks to the committee who have made this evening Oui before Mr McQueen urged the gentlemen to practice opening their such a success: sporrans and pulling out their credit cards ready for the live auctions. Spirited bidding for jewellery donated by Herb Merkle, and a weekend Kim Walker, Lorraine Stanfield, Jean McQueen, Linda Boyd, Meghann bach retreat donated by the Schubert family were added to the silent Stewart, Lee-Anne Lindsay, Jocelyn Eaddy, Georgina Sawyer, Andrew auctions to raise $4820. Lightfoot, Anne Clifford , the Maintenance Staff, the Lighting and Sound Team and our Old Collegians behind the bar. After much fun and laughter, the evening concluded with a spirited Auld Lang Syne. If laughter is a good measure of success, then the Ceilidh For their generous support and provision of the Silent Auction surely succeeded in providing an evening of fun-filled entertainment, items our thanks to: mixed with a fine meal and a surprising amount of exercise! Parents and Friends of the Pipes & Drums; Herb Merkle Jewellery & We give our grateful thanks to those who donated and bid for the Advanced Gem Lab; Arcadia Books, Newmarket; The Journey, Newmarket; items offered in both the live and silent auctions. The generosity of our The Print Shop, Remuera; Blue Illusion, Remuera; Hedgerow, Remuera; community is greatly appreciated by the Pipes and Drums in their efforts Mungos – Saint Kentigern College Shop; Saint Kentigern College Parents to raise funds for their trip in July this year. and Friends.

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A Ball at the Cloud ear after year, our College Ball is a well organised event where our fitting tribute to the occasion. This is also a night where many of our Ystudents rise to the occasion and enjoy one of the best night’s of staff, especially those with tutor groups in this age group, also put on the year. For the Student Council whose task it is to bring the evening their finery and enjoy the interaction with their tutees away from the together, it’s an exciting time as they work as a team to ensure that classroom. The night unfolded seamlessly and our students’ individual their ball is, by some small detail, better than the year before. It’s a quite responsibility for taking care of themselves and others was pleasing to see. a challenge and yet every year the bar is raised another notch as the Following a sumptuous buffet dinner, sashes were awarded with much students check their task lists and issue the tickets knowing they have delight to the following for the evening: done all they can to make sure it’s an evening all can enjoy. Couple of the Ball – Shinga McLeod and Nick Williams The venue sets the scene and this year’s choice was the latest Queen’s Best Dressed Girl – Samantha Bogun Wharf hotspot, The Cloud; the structure with the undulating wave-like Most Outrageous Suit – Blue Hamel roof that dominates the Auckland waterfront. The theme for the evening Prince and Princess –Ben Riedstra and Tessa Hunt was Elysium - an ancient Greek concept of heaven, happiness and bounty, King and Queen – Maxim Ching and Letitia Puni and with paradise as the backdrop, the 2013 College Ball committee Best Dressed Teacher – Mr Bill Tutty welcomed their fellow students for a fabulous evening of glamour and glitz for Years 12 and 13 along with their guests. We thank the Student Council for the work they undertook, along with Mrs Natalie Burridge and chairperson of the Council, Lucy Broadhead, Inside, the classical Greek themed architecture, complete with decorative in planning the Ball. They were responsible for making decisions on the gold pillars, vases wrapped with green ivy and thousands of fairy lights, theme, the venue, catering, the DJ, decorations, photographer, designing transformed the night into one to remember. Cameras clicked as the tickets, collecting forms, distributing tickets, speaking at assemblies friendship groups formed, admiring each other’s outfits for the evening. and the very challenging job of placing people at tables. And finally, they Our girls were stunning with the attention to detail in their hair, beautiful organised the buses home flowing gowns, both long and short and gorgeous makeup; they were a picture of elegance. Our boys were groomed to perfection, smart in their Student Council: Olivia Boersma, Lucy Broadhead, Daniel Chambers, Philip suits, ties and polished shoes! A far cry from the same students who arrive Dunlop, Ben Elias, Jessica Hill, Anneliese Longstaff, Sean Mackey, Claire Skelton at College by bus each day!

It was evident our emerging young adults were positively proud to be attending their own College Ball, their manners and behaviour a

Piper 2013 SKC’s Got Talent 2013 ight the lights and come on down! This was SKC’s turn to uncover Lhidden talent! The College’s third annual talent showcase was undoubtedly the highlight

College of this year’s Arts Week, when over 200 students, parents and teachers flocked to the Music Centre on the final Friday night to watch ten talented student acts compete for the coveted titles. The finalists were selected by the students themselves after a number of auditions leading up to the night.

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A panel of Performing Arts teachers were called on as judges for the evening: Mr Kristian Holmes, representing music, Ms Emma Bishop for drama and Miss Claire Jennings for dance. It didn’t take the performers long to discover that Mr Holmes had been set up in the ‘Simon Cowell’ role – drawing boos from the student audience when they felt he’d overstepped the mark!

The audience was wowed with talents ranging from singing to instrumental solo, drama and dance with some surprises along the way. Most of the students were from the Senior School but one surprise performance came from Sam Waldin, a confident Year 7 who gave a hilarious performance of Roald Dahl’s ‘The Pig.’ This is a young man we’re sure to see a lot more of!

Whilst not a winner, another highlight was Lili Taylor’s superb performance of her own original song. Ms Bishop remarked that with a full backing band, her performance would have been even more amazing. The night was a huge success and was enjoyed by all involved. The finalists were a strong cross section of the range of talent amongst our College Whilst the judges deliberated, the Boys’ Barbershop Quartet (Manase students and deserve to be proud of their fantastic performances. Our Latu, Jamie Hofer, Sam Downes and Jack Muirhead) entertained followed thanks to the Arts Council for all their work to make this happen. by a powerful soliloquy from talented actor, Lloyd David.

Winner for the evening was one of the two dance performers. Jasmine FINALISTS Mexted was declared highlight of the night by two of the judges for a 1st Jasmine Mexted strong, beautifully executed jazz routine. Songstress, Brodie MacDonald 2nd Brodie MacDonald won second place, with the cheeky performance from young Sam Waldin 3rd Sam Waldin in third. People’s Choice winner was another surprise act. Amorangi People’s Choice Amorangi Malesala Malesala proved she had a powerful, soulful blues voice that brought thunderous applause from the student audience. The judge’s final, most Other finalists: Fraser Hamilton, Michelle Zhou, Lili Taylor, The 3 D’s (Alex important comment was, ‘Let the audience be part of your performance.’ Waimora, Wesley Tameifuna, Jerry Samania) Elise Hinemoto and Kellie Crighton.

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House Music favoured event on the College calendar, this year’s House Music was declared a resounding A success! Having outgrown Elliot Hall and the Town Hall, the event was moved to the 3000 capacity Vodafone Pacific Events Centre in Manukau. There was scarcely a spare seat in the arena as the College community came together to hear and cheer the House Choirs and Ensembles as they vied for the coveted House Music Cup.

The move to the larger venue also meant that the Houses could put forward bigger choirs of up to 200 apiece allowing for even greater student involvement.

MC for the evening, Head of Music, Mr Ross Gerritsen welcomed the judges, Mr Tim Beveridge and Don McGlashen. Tim Beveridge, a regular at Saint Kentigern music events, is best known for playing the title role in the Phantom of the Opera and is an ‘authority’ on stage presentation and singing. Don McGlashen is quite simply a legend in New Zealand music and we’re grateful for his support once again at House Music, having previously been a judge in 2007.

As May was NZ Music Month, all the choirs were required to select a song from a prescribed list of NZ songs as supplied by the Head of Music. Bruce House sang, ‘Don’t dream it’s over;’ Hamilton sang, ‘Why does love do this to me;’ ‘Weather with you’ was Wishart’s selection, ‘Say Goodbye’ was Chalmers’ and Cargill chose ‘A Slice of Heaven.’

With such large choirs, musicality and tonality can be a wee bit of an issue! Mr Gerritsen reminded the choirs that they were being judged by set criteria and it was Hamilton House that ticked all the right boxes to place 1st.

Following the choirs, the House Ensembles stepped up to the stage, once again proving the enormous depth of musical talent and stage confidence amongst our students. Cargill were the winners on the night with an amazing lead performance from Saint Kentigern’s ‘big voice,’ Manase Latu. We usually hear Manase’s rich tenor sing operatic numbers but he proved that he is just as adept with rock and Latino!

The final act for the evening came from our guest judge, Don McGlashen, who was joined by a 17 piece Saint Kentigern backing band of instrumentalists and vocalists for his iconic pieces, ‘Bathe in the River’ and ‘Anchor Me.’ We are grateful to Don for affording our students this opportunity to play with a professional as well as attending rehearsal time with them.

And so it was left to the judges to announce the overall House Cup. With a second in the Choir and a first in the House Band, Cargill were declared the overall winners.

Don concluded by saying that it was heartening to see so much support for music in a school and that if this was the future of New Zealand music, then New Zealand music is definitely in good hands!

HOUSE CHOIR HOUSE ENSEMBLES OVERALL 1st Hamilton 1st Cargill 1st Cargill 2nd Cargill 2nd Wishart 2nd Wishart 3rd Wishart 3rd Bruce House 3rd Hamilton

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College fantastic performance by the Concert Band during the KBB A Music Festival secured a place in the coveted Gala Concert Finale at the Auckland Town Hall and another Gold Award to add to the Music Department’s trophy cabinet.

There were 39 bands from the wider Auckland region contesting the Concert Band Category and for the third time in seven years the band was chosen as one of the top four groups. 64 During the competitive performance held in the splendour of the Holy Trinity Cathedral, the band opened with 'Critical Mass', a piece which musically illustrates the process of nuclear fission and the creation of an atomic explosion. The trombone section, undoubtedly the most improved section in 2013, made a significant contribution to the power needed to carry the piece; this was a strong opening for the programme. 'Critical Mass' was juxtaposed by Frank Ticheli’s ‘Earth Song’ which highlighted the band’s lyrical control and warm sound. The Cathedral was a perfect venue for this slow, reflective item.

The band’s trumpet section comprising Jack Stewart, Georgia Clapp, Thomas Scott, Luke De Freyne, Declan Fisher and Claire Hofman gave Small Ensemble Showcase a fantastic rendition of Leroy Anderson’s ‘Bugler’s Holiday’, which was If the Symphony Orchestra and Concert Band are the showpieces of delivered with conviction in front of the band and was, impressively, the College instrumental programme then the Chamber Ensembles are memorised for extra musical and presentation effect. the engine room. Relying on a high level of musical communication and The band’s kit player, Jesse Merkle, featured for the fourth item, a fantastic intense preparation, there is nowhere for the chamber musician to hide. Neal Hefti piece called ‘Cute’, where improvised Jazz drum fills were Chamber ensembles comprise between 3 and 8 musicians, usually with punctuated in a very musically tight band. The final piece, March of the only one person on each musical part and they are not conducted. Trolls capped of the band’s performance by demonstrating a high degree Subsequently the onus is on the students to not only play their part but of dynamic contrast and musicality with outstanding solo features by to integrate seamlessly with others. Carolyn Ding, Ethan Blight, Chris Farnell and Marieke Kruiswijk. The College has a strong chamber music programme and their repertoire At the Town Hall Gala Concert, the band performed 'Critical Mass' and instrumentation are diverse. From Dizzy Gillespie to Sibelius, Handel, and 'March of the Trolls' and were delighted to receive a Gold Award, Tchaikovsky and Beethoven, our finest jazz and classical musicians came announced at the end of the concert. together to showcase their ensemble work at this year’s Small Ensemble The other College Ensembles to gain awards were the Stage Band and Showcase which gave the groups the opportunity to perform before Symphony Orchestra who both received bronze; and the Chamber the NZCT Chamber Music Competition held at Epsom Girls’ Grammar Orchestra and Sinfonia who both received Commended Awards. School in June.

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Choirs in Fine Voice REQUIEM In Memoriam of Old Collegian Wayne Robinson

The final choral showcase of the term was dedicated to Old Collegian, Wayne Robinson who passed away recently at age 27 after a long illness that began at College. During his College years he contributed a great deal to the music department and is fondly ur College choirs have had a busy few months with a full rehearsal schedule, performance remembered by staff and former students Oopportunities and competition at regional and national level. An earlier Choral Showcase gave all alike as a talented saxophonist and composer, four choirs - A Minor, Musettes, Menasing and Kentoris, under choral direction of Mr Lachlan Craig, the who took major roles in leading the choir, opportunity to showcase their work to a packed chapel audience. barbershop, stage band, concert band, orchestra and musical productions. The Big Sing With over 100 students performing, Kentoris, the Musettes and Menasing created a strong Saint Kentigern presence at the Auckland regional Big Sing Choral Festival along In remembrance of his passion for music, the with 70 other choirs competing over three days. At the end of the three days of performance, four choirs Kentoris, A Minor, Musettes and Kentoris was selected into the top five Mixed Voice Choirs in Auckland and were invited to perform Menasing came together for a performance to a full Town Hall at the Gala Concert. Menasing was also recognised with a Commended award. in Elliot Hall to a packed audience. Entry was by donation with all proceeds going towards This recognition at regional level gave Kentoris the opportunity to travel to Dunedin to sing at the CanTeen, the charity that supports young National Big Sing Finale for the first time in the College’s history. Held over three days at the Dunedin people with cancer. Town Hall, all performances were streamed live on the Choral Federation web page enabling parents who were unable to travel, the opportunity to watch their children sing. Eighteen choirs, selected from 250 The first half of the evening saw Kentoris and A nationwide each sang six songs over the three days, culminating in a Gala Concert and the presentation of Minor sing their competition pieces before awards within the Finale group. The choir received a Bronze award and the adjudicators chose the choir’s Kentoris, Musettes and Menasing formed a performance of Tippet’s ‘Steal Away’ for the Gala Concert featuring a solo by Manase Latu. This gained the massed choir of over 100 to perform Faure’s choir a deserving standing ovation from the packed Dunedin Town Hall crowd. Requiem in honour of Wayne. In introducing the work, Head of Music, Mr Ross Gerritsen Kids Sing The College Year 7 & 8 explained that a Requiem is dedicated to choir, A Minor, entered the Auckland Choral celebrate, remember, grieve, commend, and Kids Sing Festival later in the term at the Aotea reflect on loved ones that we have lost and Centre, returning in the evening to sing at the who are still very much in our thoughts. Gala Concert in the Town Hall. The Kids Sing Separated into six parts, the audience were Festival gives younger choristers the chance to invited after the Sanctus to come up and join perform publicly in a supportive setting and for the students in lighting a candle as a gesture in the children and their conductors to receive keeping memories of loved ones alive. feedback on their performance. Teaching and nurturing basic choral techniques in this way The evening was resounding success and we allows for reflection on a choir’s performance ultimately leading to superior outcomes. Each choir thank Head of Music, Mr Ross Gerritsen; Mr sang four songs: a test piece (Old Abram Brown’ by Benjamin Britten), a piece by a New Zealand Lachlan Craig Choral Director; Gracie Francis, composer, a unison song (same melody – no harmonies) and one ‘other’ song chosen by the school. Accompanist; and Timothy Carpenter, Organist A Minor received a Bronze Award for their performance. for making this event possible.

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FOUR BOYS NAMED IN NZSS RUGBY TEAM 66 Congratulations to Jonathan Faauli, T J Faiane, Dillon Wihongi and Blake Gibson who were all named in the New Zealand Secondary Schools Rugby team to play test matches in Australia during the holidays. This is a fitting reward for these Year 13 students who have been stalwarts of the College 1st XV.

The boys were excited by this opportunity to play alongside 1st XV Rugby – So Close! outstanding schoolboy players from around the country. The New Zealand team met for a camp in Christchurch to get to know one With thanks to Head of Sport, Mr Martin Piaggi another and establish team play before travelling to Sydney, Australia to play a series of test matches against Fiji, Australia A and the he Saint Kentigern College 1st XV navigated their way through a Australian National team. Ttorrid season unbeaten in preseason, unbeaten in the World Youth tournament in Japan and unbeaten in the Auckland 1A competition, Well done boys! We look forward to hearing the results. including a pulsating final match in front of 10,000 spectators at Eden Park. In a nail biting 1A final, Saint Kentigern achieved the ‘threepeat’ defeating Auckland Grammar 13-11 and securing the 1A championship for the 3rd consecutive year.

The nature of the win will undoubtedly go down in the history of 1st XV rugby at the College. In the very last minutes of the game, just as it looked as if Auckland Grammar had clinched the title, a penalty was awarded to Saint Kentigern. What unfolded almost defied belief as first-five, William Rea, positioned the ball forty metres out and ten metres in from touch. As there was a collective intake of breath from 10,000 spectators, William’s kick was true. Just scraping over the bar to collect the points needed to secure the championship win.

As always with finals, one team is enormously gratified and one team is exhausted and left disappointed. Unfortunately, after defeating Westlake 62-10 and Otago Boys 27-7, the tables were turned in the final of the National Top 4 and the 1st XV were defeated 12-10 by Hamilton Boys' High School. This ended the team’s run of 52 games without defeat. The Saint Kentigern College 1st XV of 2013 isn’t just the team that hasn’t lost in 52 games though. This team isn’t just the team that has won three Auckland 1A titles in a row. This year’s team is the team that has gone through the season undefeated in 24 games including winning the World Youth Tournament in Japan. This year’s team is the team that has dealt with injuries and the pressure of following on from an undefeated 2012 team who were the National champions. This year’s team is very special and there are some very special young men in it. The 2013 Saint Kentigern 1st XV is a very special team.

We should also acknowledge the coaching and management team that supported the 1st XV. Tai Lavea as Head Coach, assisted by Josh Syms, have over the last four years taken the team from 10th place in the Auckland 1A to 5th in their first year and then number 1 for the next three years. They also won the National co-ed championship in 2010 and 2011 before winning the National Top 4 competition in 2012. They won the World Youth Championship in 2013 as well as again making the final of the National Top 4. Mr Syms has now moved onto take up a position at Southland Boys' High School and with Southland Rugby. Thank you for your passion, dedication and expertise. Also thanks to manager, Jerry Leaupepe; strength and conditioning coach, Scott MacLaren; and physiotherapist, Josh Rodgers. Your collective expertise has helped prepare these boys and they are grateful for your input.

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New Zealand Football Champions ongratulations to the Boys 1st XI Football team who have won the tense with Grammar pressing forward hoping to equalise but deep in CNew Zealand Secondary Schools national title for the first time in injury time, Alex once again found space only to pass the ball to a rather the history of the College. Parent, Mr Mike Ridenton has coached the surprised Thomas Konusi who smashed the ball into the back of the net. It team for the five years and this title is the result of much planning and was heartbreak for Grammar and ecstasy for the team and the travelling scheming over that time. supporters.

The tournament was held in Taupo this year and consisted of the top 32 This was a well-deserved result from a team that played wonderful teams in the country with Saint Kentigern College as the top seeds. In pool football throughout the tournament. Five players were named in the play we had good victories over Nayland College 3-0, Napier Boys 5-1 and tournament team: Alex Waimora, Matthew Lieshout, Michael Den Heijer, a shock defeat to Christchurch Boys High 0-1. This loss spurred on the team Nick Forrester and Thomas Konusi. in the quarter final where they beat Tauranga Boys 2-0 and in the semi-final, The team also retained the Alex Harvey Trophy (the ‘Ranfurly Shield’ of the boys were unstoppable, winning 5-1 over Saint Peter’s of Cambridge. schoolboy football). The final was played in perfect conditions against our old foes, Auckland We offer our many thanks to Mr and Mrs Ridenton for all their hard work Grammar School. It was a close affair but we always looked more likely and support of the team over the years. Our thanks also to Mr Jon Dale in to score. With 20 minutes to play, Alex Waimora scored a superb goal his coaching role and Mr Tom Gordon as team manager. that brought the large crowd to their feet. The rest of the match was

Both Tennis Teams Are Auckland Champions! ongratulations to the Premier Boys and Premier Girls Tennis teams Cwho have both won their 2013 Auckland Secondary Schools Teams Championship at Merton Road over the weekend. Both teams are current New Zealand champions but were chasing these titles to complete their outstanding season of competitive play.

Premier Boys Tennis team: Tama Payne, Connor Williamson, Trent Smith, Edi For the girls, this continues with their dominance of girls’ tennis at Stoica, William Matheson, Andrew Qi secondary school level; they are now Auckland and New Zealand champions for the fourth year in a row!

Both teams were up against the same opposition from the New Zealand finals in March: Westlake Girls and Auckland Grammar. Matches were played indoors because of the inclement weather. The girls’ team beat Westlake Girls only dropping a handful of games in a 9-0 win. The boys had to fight a little harder but were too strong for Auckland Grammar winning 7-2.

To confirm the strength of girls’ tennis at the College, the 2nd Girls Senior A team beat St Cuthbert’s in the ¾ playoff. The Intermediate boys and girls teams were also in finals but unfortunately the boys lost to Auckland Grammar and girls lost to St Cuthbert’s. The Junior Boys place 3rd overall Premier Girls Tennis team: Paige Hourigan, Lucy Macdonald, Rachel Swindell, and the Junior Girls placed 2nd. Kelly Drew, Lucia Young, CT Ampornachariya

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Winter Tournament Week

With thanks to Head of Sport, Mr Martin Piaggi and Sports Manager, Miss Lynne Scutt

ulling on a Blue and White sports uniform to represent the College is an Nicole Trass was a stand out player throughout the tournament and was duly Pimportant part of being a Saint Kentigern student for a huge number of selected by the coaches as their Player of the Tournament. Each of the 16 young sports people. During this past winter,1156 students did just that for squad members played exceptionally well and gave their all in each game as 138 teams in 14 different sports. There are 67 College staff involved in looking representatives of their College. after these teams and for the nine weeks of Term 2 and five weeks of Term 3, Our thanks to coaches Mr Alan Hindson and Mr Andrew Bramston and to the sporting competitions are both exciting and stressful as we strive towards Team Manager, Mrs Noreen Parker. being the best coeducational sporting school in the country.

During Winter Tournament week, our Premier teams travelled to Taupo, HOCKEY 1ST XI BOYS Wellington and Nelson as well as competing in Auckland. All teams were The team travelled to Wellington to compete in the top level Rankin Cup in Premier competitions and all teams acquitted themselves well. Most competition, having ended the regular season placed 2nd in Auckland, teams finished higher than their rankings and most teams managed to and 3rd in the ‘Supercity’ competition. It turned out over the course beat higher ranked teams during the tournament. of the week, that Saint Kentigern had drawn probably the toughest BASKETBALL pool, with both the eventual Rankin Cup winners (Hamilton Boys High School) and third placed team (St Andrew’s College - STAC) in our pool. The Girls’ and Boys’ Basketball teams both competed in the Zone Unfortunately a narrow 1-2 loss to STAC on Day 2, meant Saint Kentigern Tournament in Taupo. The top four sides from this tournament qualify did not qualify for the higher level of the competition. The team finished to attend the National tournament in Palmerston North during the equal 11th which was enough to secure a place in Rankin Cup for 2014. September school holidays. The MVP for Saint Kentigern at the tournament was our goalie, Bryan The Girls' team played some wonderful team basketball and managed a Schofield, who was solid in defence and whose fast reactions resulted in a very creditable 3rd place. number of vital ‘saves’ against some tough opposition. The team was well coached by Mr Chris Dowdle, supported by the manager Mr Duncan The Boys' team played solid basketball to reach 4th place. Both teams McQueen and our thanks to Mr Ben Dowdle who joined the squad in have qualified for the Nationals and are now working on making significant Wellington as a tournament match referee. improvements to ensure that they play to their full potential in the National competition. HOCKEY 1ST XI GIRLS FOOTBALL BOYS - See previous page In 2012, the Girls’ Hockey 1st XI won the Audrey Timlin trophy tournament and, as a result, were promoted to the Marie Fry tournament FOOTBALL GIRLS which was held in Nelson. We were ranked 14th in the tournament out of 16 teams and had a difficult pool draw. The Premier Girls Football team travelled to Nelson to compete in the Lotto National Tournament where 32 teams competed from across the country. As Our first match was a successful 2-1 win over Kristin but this was followed part of Pool D, the team’s first game was against Epsom Girls which was a big by a disappointing 0-4 loss to Tauranga Girls’ College. This meant we had challenge. The team played two further games against Cashmere High School to win our last pool game against Nelson College for Girls in order to and Wellington East Girls' College. The team was placed second in their pool qualify for the Top 8 pay offs. We were down 0-1 early on but fought back which was their initial goal, to reach the Top 16 in the competition. to win the match 2-1.

They then went on to play Westlake Girls, winning 2-1 in what was an exciting This meant we were second in our pool and had a very tough quarter match. Unfortunately the girls couldn’t secure any more wins and placed final against Palmerston North Girls’ High School. Unfortunately, in a very 12th. This was a pleasing result; the best the Premier Girls' Football team has even match, we did not take our chances and we went down 0-1. ever achieved. Captain, Nikita Lieshout was an exceptional leader and was We were now playing off for 5th to 8th and our next match was against selected by the other tournament teams as the Saint Kentigern team’s MVP. Rangitoto College who we defeated 1-0. This left our final fixture, a return

Saint Kentigern match against Tauranga Girls, and we were able to exact our revenge, 24-21. All though the team was disappointed not to make Nationals they winning 3-1 to take 5th place in our first time at this tournament level. have made strong links which will ensure an exciting 2014 season. Strong performances throughout the week were topped off with the selection of Overall a very successful tournament in beautiful weather and a Christina Oscar (Year 11) in the 2013 UNISS Tournament team. determination formed to return next year and improve even further. Lulu Tuilotolava was named our MVP. With thanks to Coach, Miss Debbie White and Team Manager, Miss Caroline Sawyer. Our thanks to Coach, Ramesh Patel and Team Manager, Lynda Syms. 69 SWIMMING NETBALL In the NZ Secondary School Swimming Championships held in Hamilton, The Premier Netball team completed at the Upper North Island four of our swimmers brought home a haul of medals including a Gold tournament at Lloyd Elsmore courts. On Day 1 the team had an emphatic medal in the 4 x 50 m Freestyle Mixed Relay 16+ age group; a race which win against Bethlehem College in the morning 52-10 and a repeated this set a new National record. Well done! good performance with another strong win against Tauranga College in the afternoon 40-30. On Day 2 the team started with a hard fought win against Medallists: Waikato Diocesan 27-25. This secured their place within the top 16. Hayden Church Boys in the 15 years age group This was a great start to the week which moved the team into the top half of 1st 200m Freestyle, 1st 50m Freestyle, 1st 100m Freestyle, 2nd 100m 32 strong college teams. As the rain continued into the afternoon the team Backstroke went on to beat Rangitoto College 32-20. Day 3 started well with a solid win 1st 4 x 50 m Free Mixed Relay 16 and over against Cambridge High School 28-20. As the rain poured down, the team 1st 4 x 50m Medley Mixed Relay 16 and over united to beat the favourites John Paul College by a narrow two goals 27-25, Emma Hanley Girls in the 15 years age group thus securing a Top 8 position. With a new found confidence on Day 4, the 1st 200m Breaststroke, 1st 100m Breaststroke, 3rd 50m Breaststroke team had a dominant performance against Westlake Girls High School 29-18. 1st 4 x 50 m Free Mixed Relay 16 and over In the afternoon they played Pukekohe High School and had their first loss of 1st 4 x 50m Medley Mixed Relay 16 and over the week. Philip Tong Friday, Day 5 saw the team met a very talented Auckland Girls Grammar to 1st 4 x 50 m Free Mixed Relay 16 and over play off for top 6 and a Nationals spot. The game was an intense fight until 1st 4 x 50m Medley Mixed Relay 16 and over the final whistle which saw the teams in a tight draw. An extra 10 minutes of overtime was played and the team was unlucky with a narrow loss 32-30. Samantha Brown 1st 4 x 50 m Free Mixed Relay 16 and over Positive captaincy and leadership from Stephanie Campbell and Sarah 1st 4 x 50m Medley Mixed Relay 16 and over Inkster saw the team bounce back to beat the highly rated Avondale team

AIMS Games With thanks to Mr Andrew Mailei, TIC. Sporting events such as these are lifetime experiences and we are pleased to be able to offer this competitive opportunity at a national level to our his year’s annual NZCT AIMS students. We know they have gained great memories as well as invaluable Games held in Tauranga hosted over T life lessons. 5,000 Year 7 & 8 competitors across 16 different sporting codes. Saint Kentigern We would like to thank our staff who provided sound advice and has participated in this competition for motivation for their teams and a massive thank you to the parents who the last three years and has now grown gave up their time to assist with the organisation of our students. Many to become a favourite for aspiring sports thanks also go to our chef Rachel who catered the whole event. Thank you students to attend. This year we had the for the wonderful meals! Without these people we are unable to run a opportunity to take 81 students across successful tournament away. six different codes from the College, Girls’ and Boys’ Schools. This included Netball, Basketball, Football, Hockey, Swimming and Golf. Many of the codes were up against tough competition but like our Premier Teams, the idea of ‘giving it everything’ regardless of the outcome spread right through the camp.

We obtained our first Gold medal by Year 8 golfer Tommy Liu, who was 31 shots ahead of his closest rival, and was a fantastic achievement. Further to this success, our Year 7 swimmers, Olivia Overfield (200m Backstroke) and Josh Harford (100m Breaststroke) each picked up a Bronze medal. Our Boys Football team also attained a first for the College making the semi-finals and finishing 4th in the whole country, an achievement of which we are proud! Well done to everyone. Piper 2013 College Senior Girls Win Nationals Again! he cycling season concluded with some great results for our College Auckland Team Trial Series 70 Tcyclists at the National Secondary Schools Cycling Championships with the biggest highlight being the Senior A girls winning the national title nce again, the Saint Kentigern College Cycling Teams won many for the second year in a row! Otitles at the Auckland Cycling Team Time Trial Series held on the roads near Auckland Airport. The final day of the series also included Defending their National Title from last year, the team of Madeline Evans, racing for the Auckland titles. Josie Clow, Cassandra and Mikayla Harvey and Elizabeth Mudford showed solid team dynamics in strong winds to claim their back-to-back titles. The HIghlights girls said it was a really tough race. Well done girls! Senior Girls: 1st in the Series, 1st in Auckland Championships The girls’ In the Year 7&8 Boys event, the A Team (Callum Walsh, Ryan Church and team also won the Betty Partridge Cup which is for the fastest girls’ team Dylan McCullough) also produced an impressive win to complete a clean time for the series. The girls set a new course record to win this cup. sweep of their titles for the year. Senior Boys: 1st in the Series, 2nd in Auckland Championships Highlights of National Secondary Schools Cycling Junior Boys: 1st in the Series, 1st in Auckland Championships Day 1 - Team Results: Junior Girls: 2nd in the Series, 3rd in Auckland Championships 1st: Senior Girls A (Madeline Evans, Josie Clow, Cassandra and Mikayla Harvey Under 14 Boys: 1st in Auckland Championships and Elizabeth Mudford) 1st: Year 7&8 Boys A (Callum Walsh, Ryan Church and Dylan McCullough) Day 2 - Individual Medallists Road Race: U17 Boys: Ayden Lamont, 1st U13 Boys: Dylan McCullough, 2nd U13 Boys: Callum Walsh, 3rd U16 Girls: Mikayla Harvey, 3rd U20 Girls: Josie Clow, 2nd Day 3 - Individual Points Race U13 Boys: Dylan McCullough, 1st U16 Girls: Mikayla Harvey, 3rd

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ompeting in three different events over two days, our cyclists Crecorded their best ever results at this event that comprised an Individual Time Trial, a Hill Climb up Mt Wellington and a Criterium.

Connor Brown: Gold In the Elizabeth Mudford: 3rd in the North Island U16 Time Trial, (broke U16 Boys U16 Criterium national record) & 2nd overall Aleisha Lamont: 3rd in the U15 Year 7 & 8 Championships James Fouche 3rd in the U16 Criterium Time Trial and Gold in the U16 Dylan McCullough: 3rd in the aint Kentigern College had 19 students competing at this event. Criterium. U14 Criterium & 3rd overall. SThese younger cyclists were well-drilled, holding good pace lines Callum Walsh: 3rd in the U14 Mikayla Harvey: Gold in the throughout the 13km and 16km time trials. Time Trial, 2nd in the U14 Hill U16 Hill Climb, 2nd in the U16 The Year 7 Girls, placed 2nd Climb& 2nd overall. Criterium & 1st overall. Team: Sarah Cappel (also 3rd in the individual road race), Amelia Ayden Lamont: 2nd in the U17 Sam Dakin: 2nd in the U20 Blockley, Annabelle Waterworth Time Trial, 3rd in the U16 Hill Criterium Climb, Gold in the Criterium & Maddie Evans: 3rd in the U20 The Year 7 Boys team placed 2nd 2nd overall. Hill Climb Team: Caleb Atkinson, Jacob Hannan, Will Ellett, Connor McKenzie George Ellett: 3rd in the U14 Josie Clow: 2nd in the U20 The Year 8 Boys team won GOLD Hill Climb. Individual Time Trial & 3rd Team: Callum Walsh (also won Gold in the boys road race), Dylan Jamie Lindsay: 2nd in the U15 Overall McCullough, Ryan Church, Ben Manning Criterium & 3rd overall.

Saint Kentigern College Cross Country henever we mark out the cross country course here at the College, it seems that the Winevitable rains arrive. 2013 was no exception and although on the day the weather was kind, the ground was water logged and there was plenty of Pakuranga mud to contend with in very soft 71 conditions. The Year 7 and 8 students ran the course in the morning and by the time the College students ran in the afternoon, the course was clear to see as the mud left a dark brown silhouette! 887 students competed across all the age groups to find the College Champions. With valuable House points up for grabs in every race, it was Wishart House that was a clear winner on the day with Cargill 2nd, Hamilton 3rd and Chalmers 4th.

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Year 7 Boys Daniel Thibaud Charles Edmonds Benjamin Lowe

Year 7 Girls Charlotte Stevenson Annabelle Waterworth Tess Elliott

Year 8 Boys Callum Walsh Dylan McCullough Darcy Maddren

Year 8 Girls Natasha Leishman Mikayla Mackie Grace Jordan

Junior Boys Fraser Hamilton Michael Wood George Ellett

Junior Girls Charlotte Rowden Greer Hunter Tessa Hill

Intermediate Boys Matthew Manning Liam Ward Harrison Fleming

Intermediate Girls Grace Wood Aimee Hollis Katherine Chang

Senior Boys Matthew Lieshout Jonty Thompson Sam Fleming

Senior Girls Madeline Evans Grace Findlay Kirsty Whyte Auckland Cross Country As for the last 30 years, the Auckland Cross Country was held on the College grounds. Unlike the past 30 years though, the course was mostly flat and fast with minimal hills and only a fraction of the normal mud. Matthew Manning ran a wonderful race in the Intermediate age group to place 2nd. Maddie Evans also ran well for 2nd in the Senior girls.

Individual Results Intermediate Boys Matthew Manning, 2nd Senior Girls Maddie Evans, 2nd

Intermediate Boys 3 person team: 3rd Matthew Manning, Liam Ward, Harrison Fleming.

Intermediate Girls 6 person team: 3rd Grace Wood, Aimee Hollis, Katherine Chang, Jacqueline Chang, Charlotte Brown, Lauren Hendricksen.

Intermediate Boys 6 person team: 3rd Matthew Manning, Liam Ward, Harrison Fleming, Cameron Low, Matthew Mccullough, Caleb Aoake. NEW ZEALAND CROSS COUNTRY Four students participated in the NZSS championships: Liam Ward, Fraser Hamilton, Matthew Manning and Maddie Evans.

Congratulations to Matthew Manning who placed 1st out of 144 boys in the Junior Boys race over 4 km to win a National title. Well done to Madeline Evans who placed 9th out of 142 girls in the Senior Girls race. AUCKLAND COMBINED SCHOOLS TEAM Congratulations to Grace Wood who was selected to be part of the Auckland Schools cross country relay team. Her Intermediate Girls team won a silver medal at the North Island Championships.

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