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Ancient Thinking for Modern Times

It was once said that ‘Educating the head without educating the heart is no education at all.’ (Aristotle 384–322 BC).

owever, you could equally state that learning based solely on As it has been stated many times before, there is nothing new Hemotion, empathy and experience is not an education at all. It is under the sun, and these ancient ideas and concepts are timeless all about balance and ensuring that the development of our young and essential aspects of a quality education. Ensuring a balanced people covers all areas of cognitive, emotional, spiritual and physical educational experience and learning is a strength of a Saint Kentigern learning and challenge. education. Our students are presented with opportunities to develop across a great many academic, co-curricular and service learning Aristotle believed that education was central, and the fulfilled areas. However, whether they do so, is largely a result of finding person was an educated person. There are central elements of his and following their passions, maintaining their focus, even when the thought that continue to influence the theorising for education. learning context gets hard, and facing fresh challenges head on. Firstly, he believed that our thinking and practice as educators must Indeed, some of the best and most meaningful learning comes be infused with a clear philosophy of life. There has to be a deep about in challenging situations. This might be learning an oral speech concern for the ethical and political. We have to continually consider in Te Reo, or Spanish, understanding how to apply the quadratic what makes for ‘human flourishing.’ From this, we should act to work formula in mathematics, or planning an essay in English or History. for that which is good or ‘right’, rather than that which is merely ‘correct’. Taking it to this level will enable our sons and daughters This term, we have enjoyed success and promoted creativity and of Kentigern to live the core values we live by at the College, design in our Middle College Wearable Arts Show, and number of encouraging them to carry this thinking into their lives and careers our most able students have excelled at Mathex (our Year 9 team beyond the College gates. are Auckland champions) and in the World Scholars Competition in Australia. Our top Middle College netball and football teams, and Along with many others in his time, Aristotle placed a strong others, have risen to new heights, a group of Year 10 students took on emphasis on an all-round and ‘balanced’ development. Among exploring Cambodia in the mid-year break, and were immersed his students, elements of play, physical training, music, in its culture and involved in service projects there…the list debate, creativity, and the study of science and philosophy could go on but it’s clear - learning is not just confined to all had their part in the forming of body, mind and soul. the classroom. Being outside of a comfort zone, while it Learning happens through life, with different emphases at may be stressful, can also increase focus, lateral thinking, different ages and in different environments, be that the problem solving skill, creativity and resilience. classroom, playing field, stage - shopping mall or sitting around the dining room table! Each environment produces The role of teachers and parents to is create environments unique opportunities to learn. where young people, like the scholars of two millenniums ago, are able to question, debate, play, compete, study, Aristotle also looked for both education through research and ultimately learn, to ensure they are best reason and education through habit. By the prepared to face life beyond their formal secondary latter he meant learning by doing. ‘Anything education. Yes, formal examinations need to be that we have to learn to do, we learn by ‘ticked off’ and passed, preferably with merit the actual doing of it… We become just and pride, but a person is more defined by their by doing just acts, temperate by doing character, words and behaviour than by the temperate ones, brave by doing brave number of NCEA credits they gain or their ones.’ (Aristotle). This is a significant Middle College GPA. Aristotle understood challenge and reminder to us, as this two thousand years ago and I believe his adults, that the younger generations wise philosophy stands the passage of time. will look to our example and how we live. Such learning is complemented by reason and this involves Fides Servanda Est teaching ‘the causes of things’ and that ‘actions have consequences’ Mr Duncan McQueen (a regular theme in Middle College Principal, Middle College assembly addresses as our young teenagers test the boundaries of life!). middle college middle

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Service Learning

At the recent New Zealand Presbyterian Schools Conference, hosted by Saint Kentigern, one of the speakers, Brother Damien Price from Queensland, challenged us about the concept of ‘Service Learning.’

he key challenges were that service opportunities should be another that material goods mean nothing. People are what we Tintegrated into the curriculum, reflect our values and be more need. The best part of life is people. No matter how advanced than just ‘volunteerism.’ The speaker quoted from Dorothy Day our technology gets, people will always be what we need. Human saying, ‘The greatest challenge facing the world today is how to bring interaction these days is not what it used to be. I doubt all of you about a revolution of the heart.’ would interact with your neighbours on a regular basis, and yet what we saw on Lelepa Island was that literally everybody knew everybody. For this ‘revolution’ to begin, the students need to understand not This was unbelievable. They were all so kind to one another, they only ‘how’ they can offer service but ‘why’ they should do so. They helped each other, and the entire experience was incredibly humbling should then reflect on ‘what’ they have learned as a result, and what from that point of view. they could do differently or better. We are all a part of something bigger than ourselves. In Year 11 Year 13 student, Nikith Perera, was one of a small number of and 12 we hear about this trip, and students say, ‘Apply for this trip, students who joined the service trip to Vanuatu this year, to build it changed my life.’ Well I thought this to be ‘corny’ until we arrived houses for two families in need. He reflects on his experience: at the building site. Knowing that we aided the lives of two disabled ‘My experiences began when I met two young boys named Adrian young men in the village who would’ve struggled without us has and Anthony as we began the process of building the house, taking brought us so much more happiness than anything money could the required materials to where they needed to be. Within two buy. The unlikely friends we have made will last a lifetime, as will the minutes, the boys had already opened up to me. Anthony had memories. two pieces of chewing gum and offered me one. Naturally, I From this, I know what I want to do when I finish school. refused. How could I take anything from someone who had so Service is such a core value within our school and I used to little? ‘No, please take it,’ he told me. Somewhat baffled by see it as a chore. Now I feel as if it is an obligation - when this expression of kindness so early into our relationship, I you have the ability to do something for the benefit of took the gum. I began to understand the joy of giving. others, you should do that. I want to help. However I This has made me realise where I want to go with my can, wherever I can, whenever I can and whoever I can. life. The joy of helping others in need gives me the most Simply because, if I could see their faces now, I know satisfaction I have ever felt. As the trip went on, we all they’d be smiling.’ built friendships with these two young men and the rest Service learning is grounded in experiential of the children within the community, and, of course, education - learning by doing - and is reinforced the two young men for whom we were building when there is a cycle of action and reflection to the houses. I personally would give anything address real community needs. The learning to go back and see them and sing with them occurs as the students take part in the and just see pure elation on their faces any experience, reflect upon what happened during time we would interact with them. Every the experience and as a result of the experience. minute we spent was savoured and I am so grateful we got to experience little moments Our hope, when our students graduate, is that with them. Whether it be dancing, singing, they will come to value the opportunities they or just walking around and talking to them had to serve in the community and will go on about anything and everything. to ‘Serve and Lead with Distinction.’

We are all so caught up. Caught up in a Fides Servanda Est world of material goods. When we went Mrs Suzanne Winthrop to Vanuatu, we all learned in one way or Senior College Principal college

43 44 college T Year Service 12 Vanuatuin Service Giving had as much to learn from the children, as they might learn from us. us. from learn might they as children, the from to learn much as had we that discovered quickly We very children. the with relationships establishing began we where classrooms, four school’s the between theirs! of lack total our and language ‘our’ of grasp limited to their due to teach, achallenge of more much proved 2s and 1s the Year while English, fluent mostly 6spoke 5 and Years in children oldest The 5to 13. age from ranged school primary The 8.30am. at beginning classes with work, the of beginning the talent! vocal of sort any lacked we that given locals, to the amusement great brought Anthem National the of rendition impromptu Our Kentoris! own very our of abilities the even challenge would that acalibre –of adults and children the from singing as well as vegetables, and fruit local of afeast with village. the of families the between divide to Headmaster to the given or classrooms school the in left either was this of All to. access little very had village the in living those that items essential other and clothes equipment, sports supplies, Tasiriki. of village isolated the in stay night afive for Mosso, of island smaller much to the boats small in travelled we Efate, of island main the From Vanuatu. Vila, to Port travelled Mudford, by Mrs accompanied students, Year 12 fourteen of group meet. they people the of lives to the contribution avaluable make as well as own, their from different considerably setting acultural to experience opportunity With thanks to Year 12 Student reporters, Guy Weenink & Grace Naden Naden &Grace Weenink Guy reporters, Student 12 Year to thanks With Working in groups of two or three, the 14 of us spread ourselves ourselves spread us of 14 the three, or two of groups in Working signalled morning Monday on sunrise at roosters wild of Calls welcome, warm extremely an given were we night, first our On school and stationery of 100kg than more brought we us, With a fortunate, less those of lives the in adifference to make Eager living and working in a school. It provides our students with the the with students our provides It aschool. in working and living aweek spending involves to Vanuatu trip Service Year 12 he for years to come. years for themselves to help able better be will they that hoping school the left We heart-warming. extremely was them gifted had we what at looked they when showed staff his and Paul Headmaster that gratitude The adifference. of aworld made sing to them listening and games hand playing hair, our braid students the letting bubbles, blowing as such Things life. in happy to be alot need don’t we that us by teaching back gave They toilets. flushing and showers to have children the enable will that tower awater as well as to use, them for footwear and towels mats, bed clothes, resources, teaching of plenty We left trip. the of parts challenging most the of one papas and mammas pikinini, to the goodbye saying found we that to say safe It’s village. and School Primary Tassirki at spent time our cherished We all honours. greatest the of one was told were we which us, for apig cooked and killed had They feast. massive a course of and singing crying, dancing, with filled was field. football the of out stumps tree digging and tables picnic building path, a coral down laying classrooms, the of one in painted we mural the finishing as such jobs with helped and in pitched all we time, this During school. around up to clean students for atime was it as afternoon that school no was there that announced casually teachers the of people. 400 about of village entire the for lunch shared ahuge with concluded and marching dancing, singing, with filled was day the Instead school. no Day, meaning Children’s fun! of deal agreat was it but team what on was who knew really one no where game, football mass of form by some followed usually were and to 3.30pm 1.00pm from ran then classes Afternoon lunch. for village We left Tasiriki knowing that we had helped them in some way. some in them helped had we that knowing Tasiriki We left that ceremony to aleaving treated were we night Thursday On One morning. Thursday on classes last our taught we Unknowingly, National celebrated country entire the as different, was Wednesday to the returned children the when to 11.30am, 8.30 from ran School

V done in the searing heat of a cloudless day. acloudless of heat searing the in done was this of All ground. the into concreted were posts the of some and day first the on erected were frames The foundations. the for holes digging began we flat, site the to make order in shifted, and out dug been had dirt of wheelbarrows of number endless aseemingly after beach. the near a clearing in away further minutes fifteen about stationed were group the of half other The staying. were we where from walk afive-minute was which 2am! about from started cacophony This oink. and bark crow, to began village the in numbers considerable in lived who creatures These pig. occasional the And dogs. the And roosters. the but day. next the until to wait have would building to get eagerness our generator, aportable running when only possible is electricity where location remote in being but project, the on started to get itching were we us, before lay what of excitement the all With houses. the building be would we where village the at Island Lelepa on all. us for be would it experience eye-opening and memorable a of much how just predict could us of none moment, At that Vila. Port to flight three-and-a-half-hour the to make ready morning aSunday on early Airport International Auckland at met members, staff College four with along students, we year, This families. local deserving for houses proof cyclone to build holiday school July each Islands Pacific to the students Year of 13 teams sending been has Kentigern Saint adecade, over well For more. much yet and this, of all was it students, 13 Year enthusiastic fifteen For islands. tropical Year 13 House Building Building Year House 13 The first day, Monday, was the hardest. The site needed levelling so levelling needed site The hardest. the was day,Monday, first The site building first the at to work assigned were group our of Half excitement, to the due not was This night. that sleep could one No arrived we later, ride boat a10-minute and ride van 40-minute One With thanks to Year 13 student reporter, Karl Jorgensen Karl reporter, student 13 Year to thanks With an idyllic South Pacific nation comprised of more than eighty eighty than more of comprised nation Pacific South idyllic an simply is it To minds, many smiles. and surf sand, -sun, anuatu impact on us. us. on impact profound amore made probably had they that realising were we although family, Kiki’s and family Joshua’s of life to the contribution a made had we that knowing community, Lelepa to the goodbyes incredible. is afterwards pride and accomplishment of feeling the something, at hard work really you If days. ahalf and four in accomplished had group our what to see feeling incredible brows. own our of sweat the from making were we progress much how see and back to stand day long each of end the at rewarding very was It tasks. other of amultitude complete and roof, the on put walls, exterior the clad adoor, and windows three the install and assemble truly humbling. and moving deeply both was interacted and met we as us toward radiated he joy the Again, hands. and arms his of use some has and ways non-verbal in expressive very is he although physically, limited extremely is Joshua, like much Kiki, family. his and Kiki for building were team the of half other The presence. by our excited was he that clear was it and emotion to communicate able is He himself. for care or speak walk, cannot he disabilities, mental and physical significant to his due However, sixteen. is Joshua family. his and Joshua met team the of half Our house. the building were we whom for family the to meet opportunity the got we when perspective into put was experiencing were we discomfort any But to do. adjusting of abit had we so climate, humid and hot the or labour manual to used not were us of to say, most Needless sites. respective the In Acts 20:35, it says, ‘It is more blessed to give than receive.’ than to give blessed more is ‘It says, it 20:35, Acts In emotional our said we complete, largely were houses the Once an was it and builds two the for date completion the was Friday to We had shape. took quickly houses the days four next the Over to carrying required also by boat delivered materials Building 45 college Middle College Tour to Cambodia With thanks to expedition leader, Mr Al Ronberg and student reporters

hilst there is a lot to be said for lazing away at the side of a out the best in our students. The itinerary for both teams involved Wpool, or relaxing in some exotic beach locale, two groups of five days of cycling and trekking through the World Heritage temples Year 10 students, three staff and two World Challenge expedition of Angkor Wat, four days of service to schools and environmental leaders instead embarked on an exciting expedition through the charities, and the balance of time immersing in the culture, history Kingdom of Cambodia during the July school holidays. The second and environment of Cambodia. year that the Middle College has conducted this expedition, students One of the outstanding opportunities that this trip presents our were presented with learning opportunities at every chaotic turn of Middle College students is the ability to push their leadership skills the tuk-tuk. and overcome several personal challenges. I have appreciated the Cambodia is a country rich in archaeology and history, and has opportunity to walk alongside these students as they thrive in the its fair share of compelling narratives that serve to excite the heat and frustrations of this expedition. Over the course of two and a imaginations of all who visit. At the heart of this expedition is the half weeks, the positive change in our students was entirely evident. opportunity for students to facilitate most of the trip. The logistics The following reflections from the students serve to capture the of accommodation, transport, managing a budget and organising amazing scale of this opportunity for Year 10 students at the College. several people to be fed and hydrated is something that truly brings

Cycling And Tramping: Service: Both teams were excited to be offered the The Elephant Valley Project is a sanctuary opportunity to spend two days mountain biking for abused elephants who have been given through the Temples of Angkor Wat and then to the opportunity to experience their twilight the base of Phnom Kulen National Park. The ability years learning to behave and roam naturally. to travel on backroads, that are seldom accessed All of the elephants have a back-story which on the main tourist routes through the temples, more often than not has seen abuse, neglect ensured that the experience was something to be or mismanagement. Their philosophy is very treasured. The hiking component was over three clearly to let elephants be elephants and they days in intense heat and humidity through jungles, also work extensively with the indigenous waterfalls and a very challenging descent. Banong community around the project.

Alissa Huang – Team One: Emma Csite – Team Two: ‘Our first day of the challenge involved a 45km ‘The Elephant Valley Project was my cycle through Angkor Archaeological Park, favourite part of our trip. I will always visiting many breath-taking temples, including remember the moment when I saw the tops Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom, Ta Prohm, and Bayon. of trees moving and heard sticks crushing, We stood is awe as we beheld Angkor Wat in a brown top appear in the distance and the particular, which still remains the largest religious most beautiful delicate creature arriving: the monument in the world.’ Asian elephant.’

Jack Buckingham – Team One: James McKelvie – Team One: ‘The trek/cycle was the hardest yet most ‘It was amazing seeing elephants closer than rewarding part of the trip. Cycling 50km on the we had ever seen them. The people there first day in 36-degree heat was far from easy but were so nice and what they do for elephants also showed us a different part of Cambodia that is amazing. We dug out bamboo shoots is far from the modern life we were used to back and planted them for the elephants to have home. That night was spent at a home stay where reliable food sources.’ we really experienced Cambodian culture and what life there is really like. Getting on our bikes the next morning with sore backsides for another 20km ride was a hard task but that was followed by a 8km hike. We spent the next two nights staying at campsites and tramping another 18 and 11 km before heading back to Siem Riep. Over this time, we learnt the importance of helping each other out.’ college

46 Culture And History: Both teams had time in between their treks and service opportunities to experience the culture and history of Cambodia.

Xing Xing Lawrence – Team One: ‘The Killing Fields and S21 museum made me appreciate every little thing I have and taught me so much I didn’t know. Cambodia has taught me many things and one of the biggest is gratitude. My perspective on how I see the world has changed completely.’

Miles Rae – Team Two: ‘The food in Cambodia was a unique blend of French and south-east Asian meals and I especially enjoyed the frog. Seeing the local population’s economic situation gave me a greater appreciation for all I have. The overall experience was amazing and I would like to do it all again.

Kelly McKinnon – Team Two: ‘Exploring the temples and learning how they were built, who lived in them, and how over hundreds of years they have slowly broken down was really interesting. Going to S21 and the Killing Fields was a different experience for me. Discovering what happened was a hard experience but I feel it was good for us to go and learn about this part of Cambodia’s history. ‘

Final Thoughts: Treak Community School in Siem Reap Save the Bears in Phnom Penh is a charity This trip is something that leaves students gives 470 students access to English and that works with mistreated animals. with an insatiable hunger to make the IT skills. Ranging in age from kindergarten Arwyn Stevens - Team One: most of what they have experienced and to young adults, it is exclusively staffed ‘We went to Save the Bears which was a let it change their view of their world. The by Cambodians. They seek to provide bear sanctuary for Sun bears and Moon investment that these families have made learning that allows communities to gain bears. We prepped all their food and created is something that will bear fruit for years employment in the Siem Reap tourism enrichments for them all, which were toys to come. Exposure to a different culture, industry. They also make bricks that for the bears with mashed up fruits and jam different histories and different approaches integrate waste plastic, that they then use to inside. It was so impressive how quickly they to life is something that truly gets under your build toilets in local communities that have emptied the balls. Watching the bears in the skin. The teachers that accompanied this trip no sanitation or sewerage systems. sanctuary was awesome and I’ll never forget have been unanimously impressed their faces once we bought out their food. with the attitude and actions of Danielle Eccles – Team Two: these students. ‘The Treak Community was such an inspiring and motivating experience. To see all the kids enjoying and engaging with the learning opportunities provided to them and their families was so moving.’

Rory Merrie – Team Two: ‘Treak was another massive learning experience, as it demonstrated how people who are less fortunate take enjoyment from the simple things, which is something we could all learn from. college

47 48 college I World Scholars’ Cup –Global Round second day, we competed in Group Debate, Collaborative Writing Writing Collaborative Debate, Group in day, competed we second the On Harbour. Sydney around ship a cruise on place took which unsolved mysteries! even and experiments to controversial art, and poetry from forms different in history throughout events and people of marginalisation the on focused which Margins’ the on ‘World was year this theme The work. curriculum usual from deviates that material course with areas, subject six of studying and research the involves Cup the Centre, Convention International the in Held events. competitive and activities various in engaging countries different 50 over from scholars with opportunity, academic exciting incredibly an was This Cup. Scholars’ World the of Round Global the in participate and Australia task, a fieldwork exercise and a multimedia test. 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April the during Raumati in together camp training final a as well as videos, and notes lecture reading, wide of form the took training team rigorous on, then From Olympiad. the for Team to train Zealand New the of members four of one as chosen to be proud reports: Richard Y the NZ round of competition, were fortunate to travel to Sydney, to Sydney, to travel fortunate were competition, of round NZ the through qualified having students, 11 and Year 10 six n mid-August, received a $7,000 Massey University Scholarship for Business! group the of member each and challenge first the won they meaning a feasible solution. theirs make could that strategies marketing and information financial process, the outlining plan abusiness to produce had groups The industry. agriculture Zealand’s New in waste organic reuse or reduce help would that aproduct designing with tasked were groups the to complete. hours a48 had group each which competitions two into split was weekend The Zealand. 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Chile and Scholarship With thanks to student reporters, Irene Wang and Alissa Huang Alissa and Wang Irene reporters, student to thanks With After checking in, we immediately headed to the Scholars’ Social Social Scholars’ to the headed immediately we in, checking After There were three parts to the competition including a written awritten including competition to the parts three were There Iwas camp, the at days two over tests multiple undertaking ‘After Charlie’s group scored the highest in their business plan and pitch pitch and plan business their in highest the scored group Charlie’s where Industries, Primary of Ministry the for was challenge first The to take part in ‘Entrepreneurs in Action’ at the Massey University, University, Massey the at Action’ in ‘Entrepreneurs in part to take selected to be fortunate was Thomlinson Charlie student, 12 ear Bronze at Geography Olympiad Y between Hong Kong and Auckland, secured secured Auckland, and Kong Hong between challenges change climate comparing year, last wrote he essay an when delighted Geography Olympiad (iGEO). 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We’ll look forward to incredible an What October. in trip the to forward looking now is and Zealand New around from students Enterprise and he enjoyed meeting other Young business conferences. and Chile within activity business around orientated be will trip The holidays! October the in attending be will Charlie which to Chile trip venture market. their enter to easily business the allow would which research, gathered on based America Latin within acountry to choose required were groups The employees. to evacuate businesses large established business specialises in emergency response systems for The market. 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United Nations Youth Tour Selection

s captain of the College Premier Debating team, Year 13 student, news, he came to realise that he ABen Fraser is well skilled in the art of persuasive oratory, leading would rather ‘influence the news the charge on convincing others to his point of view. This is a skill that rather than report it.’ has served him well in his other area of great interest, social issues and Since then he has become the local politics – for Ben is as articulate as many members of Parliament! Deputy Chair of the Howick Youth We are proud to hear that Ben has been selected as one of 22 Council, a member of the Youth young New Zealanders to participate in the United Nations Youth Board for ‘I am Hope’ – Mike King’s New Zealand Global Development Tour in January/February 2020. mental health organisation - and The tour will take in six countries to learn about different approaches holds several roles in the Labour that will help him serve the community more effectively. The Party. He’s chair of its ‘southern delegation will visit the New Zealand permanent mission to the UN, hub,’ sits on its local government New Zealand Trade and Enterprise as well as the OECD, UNESCO committee for Auckland, is and UN headquarters while visiting New York, London, Paris, Rome, secretary of the Pakuranga electorate committee and is a member Vienna and Berlin! of the party’s Auckland northern regional council.

Ben said he developed an interest in social issues during the Ben is most excited about how the tour will allow him to more course of Year 10. Back then, he thought he might pursue a career effectively serve his community. He says his motivation stems from a in communication and the media but through his interest in national self-awareness of his own privilege and a sense that he should utilise his own opportunities to try to give back and empower others.

London International Youth Science Forum

n late July, Year 13 student, Theo Thomson was For Theo, the site visits entailed visiting some Iprivileged to travel to the UK to attend the of the leading scientific institutions across the 61st London International Youth Science Forum UK, including the Kings College stem cell and (LIYSF). This is the second consecutive year regenerative medicine lab, Rolls Royce and the that a Saint Kentigern student has attended. Culham Centre for Fusion Energy. They also had This is an extraordinary event that brings the option to take advantage of their location together five hundred young people passionate to attend other visits such as the London Eye, about science from 75 countries around the Stonehenge and Salisbury, theatre shows, Oxford, world to discuss modern-day problems and Cambridge and Buckingham Palace. At the end of their solutions, better understand each other’s the trip, a smaller group, including Theo, travelled cultures through interaction, and learn more on to Paris and then to Geneva to visit the nuclear about both the various fields within science and research centre, CERN where the Large Hadron present-day advancements. This was supported Collider is located. by a programme with principal lectures and Theo said, ‘it was a busy yet very rewarding demonstrations, specialist lectures, visits to schedule that helped me better understand the research and scientific institutions, to hear about a wider world of scientific principles and allowed for wide range of current advances in Science. so many opportunities to meet different people from all over the world.’

Team 854 - Blake Bain (Year 10), Alissa Huang (Year 10), Irene Wang (Year 10) Team 855 - Sarina Wang (Year 11), Charlotte Cornwall, (Year 11) Olivia Pang (Year 10) college

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ur congratulations to Year 13 student, Harriette Baxter who won the National Council of Women New OZealand – Auckland Regional speech competition earlier in the year. The topic was a challenging one for a student, ‘Local Government – who cares?’.

Harriette made a mature, well researched speech about the need to address sex education and teenage pregnancy within our local regions. It was a strong message that had a resounding impact on the judges and audience. In winning, Harriette received a significant financial reward and was also presented with tickets to the National Women’s Council’s annual dinner in June where representatives from local, regional and national government boards were in attendance.

On the strength of this win, Harriette was invited to speak again at a Suffrage Day event in September, held at the Auckland Suffrage Memorial to celebrate 126 years of NZ women being able to vote and 100 years of NZ women being able to stand for Parliament. Harriette had the honour of speaking alongside Mayor, Phil Goff and Fala Haulangi QSM, Climate Change and Living Wage activist – and she did a superb job!

We congratulate Harriette on her ability and confidence to speak in public at this level!

Debating Grand Finalists

hree members of our Premier debating team, Ben Shepherd, Ben Fraser and Grace TChang, certainly know how to think on their feet and put forward a strong and persuasive argument. During this year’s Auckland Schools Debating Competition, the team won 6 out of 7 debates in the heats during Terms 1 and 2, which allowed them to progress favourably into the break rounds.

In the quarter final, with the assistance of fellow member, Margaret Li as First Speaker, they defeated Diocesan to qualify for the semi-finals. In this spectacular debate against Westlake Boys High School, the team won, allowing progression into the Grand Final.

The Grand Final was against Auckland Grammar School, on the moot ‘This House regrets the prominence of rugby and the All Blacks in New Zealand’s cultural identity’. This was a dramatic show of skill from members of two rugby-strong schools, providing entertainment and education to the large viewing audience. Unfortunately, by just a handful of points, the College team was defeated but, nonetheless, delivered a strong performance worthy of a Grand Final. Our congratulations to the team for making it to the top two schools in the Auckland region!

Speak Easy Competition

A selection of Middle and Senior College speech finalists went head to head at this year’s annual ‘Speak Easy’ speech competition. Students from the Boys’ School and Girls’ School also attended to showcase some of the upcoming talent and speaking skills to family and friends in the Goodfellow Centre. It was a fantastic evening with a wide variety of topics covered from engaging and humorous pieces, to personal, historical and social issues - there was something for everyone to enjoy.

Well done to all the students who presented their work and especially those who gained awards! We thank Adjudicator and Old Collegian, Letitia Puni for her feedback and time.

SPEAK EASY WINNERS Senior College Mia Dobbe Being Jewish in a non-Jewish Society Year 12 Middle School Alissa Huang If You’d Only Listen Year 10 Year 7-8 Charlie Bain Why the English language is so hard to learn Year 7

SENIOR COLLEGE FINALISTS Danielle Mayer, Charlotte Cornwall, Harjot Singh Dharni, Campbell Jordan and Lucy Nie.

MIDDLE SCHOOL FINALISTS (Including the Girls’ School and Boys’ School) Amelia Evangelidakis, Thomas Mallard, Sean Trombitas, Isabella Nigro, Jashil Rana, Katie Dirks, Arwyn Stevens, Nora Caffery, Xarya Knox, James Hiddleston and Sam McLeod. college

51 NIWA Science Fair

ollowing on from the College Science Fair, six Year 7 Fstudents who represented the Middle College at the NIWA Manukau Science Fair, received awards for their efforts.

Lucy Waters placed first overall in the Planet Earth and Beyond Category for her project ‘Road Kill.’ Lucy looked at the effects that roadside pollutants have on plant life. Hannah Anderson placed third in the same category for her project ‘Protecting our Wai.’ Hannah tested the effectiveness of washing dishes with less soap and chemicals. Greer Gilhooly submitted her project ‘Organic? Non-Organic?’ into the Intermediate Consumer Science Category which won her third place. Greer tested the lifespan of organic fruit in comparison to non-organic fruit.

Chris Revell Devlin and Reilly Richardson both entered their projects into the Planet Earth and Beyond Category and received Highly Commended Awards. Chris was curious to find out whether paper straws are that much better environmentally than plastic straws in his project, ‘The Final Straw’ and Reilly tested different wind turbine rotors and their effectiveness in his project ‘Catch the Breeze’. Ava Galloway also received a Highly Commended Award for her ‘Fizzer or Not’ project. Ava placed her project in the Physical and Material World category and looked at the fizz duration of a ‘normal’ bath bomb mixture in comparison to a mixture containing double the amount of corn starch. Well done to all of the students who submitted their projects, you have done yourselves and teachers proud!

Top Place Category Winners: Lucy Waters Road Kill First Place Hannah Anderson Protecting our Wai Third Place Greer Gilhooly Organic? Non-Organic? Third Place

Highly Commended: Chris Revell Devlin The Final Straw Highly Commended Reilly Richardson Catch the Breeze Highly Commended Ava Galloway Fizzer or Not Highly Commended

Year 9 Win Mathex Cup!

ore than 200 teams of Year 7-10 mathematical brains from schools across Mthe region lined up to compete at this year’s Auckland Regional Mathex Competition held at the ASB Stadium.

The exciting and fast-paced event brought teams of four students together to race against the clock and answer 20 challenging mathematical questions in the attempt to gain a maximum of 100 points. However, this was not a typical mathematics competition, it required one of the team members to not only think fast but run fast! A runner from each team had to sprint a loop of the stadium to collect each question for their team and return to the markers with the answer. If the answer was wrong, the runner had to run back to their team and try again until the correct answer was achieved.

The College Year 9A team comprising Emma Ying, Eric Lee, Eric Liang and Marco Lazzaro was awarded the overall first place for their year group and the Mathex Cup! Coached by Grace Chang (Year 12) and Kevin He (Year 11), the team was the fastest to gain 100 points. This was a great achievement - and even more of an achievement for those who were also in the winning Year 8 team last year.

The College Year 7A, Year 8A, Year 9B and Year 10A and B teams also did well gaining 100 points but, unfortunately, not in a fast enough time to gain podium places.

Well done to all the budding mathematicians and to the student coaches. You should all be proud of yourselves! college

52 A Letter from Jacinda!

fter studying the planet’s threats and ways in which we can combat these, our Year 10 Social Studies Aclasses wrote to Prime Minister, Jacinda Arden to express their apprehension for the planet. As part of their unit, ‘World at Risk,’ the students outlined their concerns for the planet, in particular risks to New Zealand, and spent time refining their letters in the hope of getting a response. It was a great exercise for the students as they learnt how to undertake social action in a positive way and they were ecstatic when they discovered Jacinda replied acknowledging their concerns! She congratulated them on how well informed they were on carbon emissions and said, ‘Letters like yours have played an important part – I have heard children and young people across the country speaking up and asking the Government to tackle climate change and I promise I will keep doing everything I can.’

$109,708.00 Raised for World Vision

The College has had a long-standing relationship with World Vision and has been one of the top fundraising schools in the country for many years. World Vision’s National Director, Grant Bayldon was presented with a College cheque by Emma King and Aria Bhej. 112 students were presented with certificates for raising $500 or more individually and Stark was named the winning House having raised $26,801. A special mention was also made to Emma King who raised the most overall - $8006.50. Well done Emma!

The money raised by will go towards helping people in Chigodi Village, Malawi. Since our relationship began with the Village, the improvements have been significant. The schools have new and upgraded facilities, student and staff numbers have grown, and the students’ achievement rates are continuing to excel - the money raised this year will go towards building a new water pump for the Village.

uring the 40 Hour Famine this year, Middle and Senior College The visit from World Vision staff enabled our students to gain a Dstudents raised a substantial total of $109,708.00 for World greater understanding of the impact our school communities make, Vision, with special mention to the Year 7 and 8 students for raising through fundraising endeavours, to help World Vision continue its $69,750.00 - $4000 more than their total last year. work around the world. Well done to all the students and staff for their efforts to help raise funds.

Baking for a Cause

very year, thousands of Kiwis take part in Daffodil Day Einitiatives to raise money and awareness around the ongoing fight against cancer. Over the years, Mrs Xanthe Noble’s tutor groups have become known for their ability to cook up a storm to raise money for a cause. Her current tutor group are Year 10 girls who planned, pre-sold and then baked cupcakes to order, to help fund the ongoing research, support services and education that is needed. The night before, over 300 cakes were baked, iced and decorated with a daffodil theme, earning $3 per cake for the Cancer Society.

The girls’ services don’t stop there, throughout the year the group frequently get together in the Food Technology rooms to prepare cakes for special occasions for staff and visitors. When you stop to consider there are well over 200 permanent staff at the College, that’s a lot of cakes! college

53 54 college Culture of Spain Language and Experiencing the A highlighting the difference in age between these two countries! two these between age in difference the highlighting Zealand, New of streets modern the from different much were alleyways narrow and towers bell -the city the of Quarter Gothic older the through walked We also to bottom. top from rooms the illuminated light-wells single as breath-taking was it Inside, front. street its covered tiles mosaic and columns bone-shaped as eyes, our caught facade lives. our in point some at form finished its in it to see incredible be would it that agreed all we and 2025, it by to finish aiming are They towers. soaring and sculpture incredible the on eyes lay you once why to see easy is It completed. not still is and 1882 since construction under been has cathedral The us. of all for ahighlight was Cathedral Familia Sagrada amazing The colours. bright and edges curved its with time, its beyond decades seems design His Familia. Sagrada La and Batllo Casa as such Gaudi, Antoni of works famous the of many visited days following the in and to offer had city the that architecture amazing the see could we Spain. of culture the and language the With thanks to Year 11 students, Saskia Dorresteyn and Sarah Harper Sarah and Dorresteyn Saskia students, 11 Year to thanks With The Casa Batllo was similarly beautiful. Although smaller, its unique unique its smaller, Although beautiful. similarly was Batllo Casa The arrival, On us. of most for Spain of taste first the was Barcelona students and 4 teachers spent a most enjoyable July immersed in in immersed July enjoyable amost spent 4teachers and students senior 29 skills, language Spanish developing of years three fter us. Before we boarded the coach again, we stopped at the Plaza de de Plaza the at stopped we again, coach the boarded we Before us. surrounding history of years the at awe in constantly were -we there buried are son his and Columbus Christopher site. Heritage World aUNESCO and world the in cathedral gothic biggest -the Sevilla of Cathedral to way the our made and Alcazar Real imposing the visited we Sevilla, In Spain. of region southern the in Andalucia of capital ytorta. gazpacho with complete restaurant, alocal at dinner enjoying before shops the around looked and gelato had we this, between In courtyard. aquaint from Minaret Mosque’s the of views beautiful saw we and Cordoba of walls lined flowerpot famous the through us led guide Our scholar. Jewish ancient -the Maimonides of asculpture with pinpointed Cordoba, of quarter Jewish the through awalk took we visit, this After Ana. guide, excellent by our explained -all altars Renaissance-style with integrated beautifully were columns Moorish The culture. different acompletely into walking like was turned we corner every meaning amosque, and acathedral of amix is building extraordinary This Cordoba. of Mosque mesmerizing to the us took and up us picked guide Alovely Osio. hostel picturesque the into collapsed and streets cobbled tiny up suitcases massive their pulled cohort The next day we transferred to Sevilla, the beautiful and historical historical and beautiful the to Sevilla, transferred we day next The entire our heat, degrees 42 blanketing to a bus the off Arriving

España - a landmark square with a beautiful fountain and a pavilion first glimpse of the Alhambra and Generalife. The sight of them, lined with tiles depicting every province in Spain. surrounded by forests and the Sierra Nevada mountain range as a backdrop, was certainly awe-inspiring. During the second week, we went to the seaside village of Nerja. Here, we fully immersed ourselves in the language and culture, where The next day, we got up bright and early for the tour of the we not only attended a language school, but also stayed with local Alhambra and Generalife. The Alhambra was named one of the most families for a week. The school was lovely, with friendly teachers beautiful places in the world and has around 8000 people visit it and beautiful classrooms looking out onto an Andalusian courtyard. every day! That night, we saw our very first flamenco show. The Our homestay families made the experience a real treat as we had dancers were very talented and proud of their culture. We finished to speak Spanish and cook authentic meals. One night there was a our trip to Granada with an excursion to the Parque de Ciencias, festival celebrating the Virgin of the Sea - the streets crowded with complete with a visit to the BioDome inside. people as fireworks went off and a statue of the Virgin of the Sea was Madrid was our final destination - here we managed to squeeze in paraded around ceremoniously. a trip to the Real Madrid football stadium. It was impressive, with a While in Nerja, we took a day trip to the city of Malaga. Here we saw sprawling green turf and seats for 81,000 people. We were able to visit some Roman sites and walked through the extravagant, albeit smaller, the players’ changing rooms, their ice pool and other facilities including palace. From a high vantage point on top of a hill, we could see the the museum full trophies and various awards won over the years. entire city, including a bull-fighting arena. The guides pointed out The trip was an experience of a lifetime! We made many friends and that these are slowly dying out as the younger generations recognise fully immersed ourselves in the culture which we had read so much the cruelty towards the bulls. After this, we visited the place where about. We were able to live like the Spaniards live, having our lunches Picasso grew up and walked around the museum where many of his at 2 o’clock in the afternoon and dinners at 9:30 and improved our works were on display. language skills. After Nerja, we went through Granada Old Town. The River Darro Our most sincere thank you goes to Ms Martinez, Mrs Leishman, Ms was the highlight, winding its way throughout the cobbled streets Gordon and Mr Taylor who gave their time and support to blanketed by thick vegetation on both sides. We also had our make the trip such a success. college

55 History Trip to Europe With thanks to History teacher, Mr Simon Johnston ‘This trip has been one of the most eye-opening experiences of my life…’ Patrick Wilkins, Year 13

ineteen days, twenty three historical sites, eight towns and gravestones of so many young New Zealanders lost in the battle. Ncities, seven museums, five countries and twenty four lost bags Standing in the fields that once bore witness to hell, opened the eyes (for a brief moment in time) – for the 28 students who took on this of students and staff and brought home the horrible truth about the challenge, they turned history into a reality as they ventured across ultimate sacrifice our troops from the ‘uttermost ends of the earth’ Europe in the footsteps of those who went before. made in this eerily haunting landscape. One which would have looked so very different many years ago… The very full itinerary was designed to explore the historical battlefields of significance to New Zealand and further develop the Our next stop was in the beautiful town of Amiens, where students students’ understanding of our Year 12 NCEA history units on Nazi were encouraged to get amongst the local cuisine and culture. We Germany, the Russian Revolution and the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising, had the morning to explore the town and uncover the hidden links as well as the Year 11 Origins of World War Two units, through visits to New Zealand in the beautiful Notre Dame Cathedral. Plaques to Berlin, Warsaw and St Petersburg respectively. Links were also commemorated the NZ efforts in the surrounding area of the town drawn to our IB Diploma history curriculum, particularly in relation and the enormity of Allied involvement began to become noticed by to the emergence of Authoritarian States and the ‘Cold War’ era the students as we passed Commonwealth cemetery after cemetery proceeding World War Two. Sufficient time was allowed at each in only very short distances. site for the students to be fully emerged and achieve our intended We were fortunate to continue our World War One theme with a educational outcomes. visit the French town of Arras. It was here that New Zealand troops Mr Johnston reports: were deployed as miners in the Western Front. Interestingly, the The initial stages of the trip focused on enhancing the students’ tunnels beneath Arras were closed after the Second World War and historical knowledge and understanding of the significant role New not rediscovered until 1990. They are one of the few physical traces Zealanders played in World War One. With the long flights behind us, left by the New Zealanders on the Western Front. we arrived in Paris eager to explore everything this amazing city had The road to Passchendaele followed and it was here that the to offer. It was on our arrival at the Grand Palace of Versailles that students took charge, taking turns with the microphone on the bus to all of the previous learning about the significance of the Great War inform their peers of the events of 1917. At the Gravantafel Memorial, began to come together. the students were informed that this ‘hill,’ a mere rise in the landscape Standing in the Hall of Mirrors, where arguably, the beginning of to the untrained eye, was the highest and furthest point the NZ World War Two was forged, we reflected on the moment when the soldiers would get to and was the starting point for our blackest victorious powers of the world in 1919 created the powder keg that day. On October 12, 1917, 800 NZ soldiers and 45 officers would be would lead to a much more devastating war. killed and a further 2,700 wounded as NZers stormed over the top in a hopeless assault on the German frontlines. We stood on the Our first stop out of Paris was the quiet and peaceful poppy covered exact ground this offensive began and retreated ourselves to Tyne fields of the Somme - the battle in 1916 which saw New Zealanders’ Cemetery which still remains the largest Commonwealth Cemetery first action on the Western Front after the failed Gallipoli Campaign. in the world. The hopelessness of this war came to light here, as we Here, 103 years ago to the month, the British opened up a new passed thousands upon thousands of headstones that merely uttered offensive that will be remembered as their biggest military disaster the words – ‘Known only unto God.’ in history. Over 20,000 soldiers killed in one morning. New Zealand troops were to join the efforts in September and looking past the This feeling was exemplified when Fin Wong and Jack Horsnell were Longueval Memorial, the students could see the exact route our brave chosen to represent Saint Kentigern and lay a wreath at the famous soldiers took under the creeping barrage of artillery shells in front of Menin Gate memorial. Here, the students witnessed an event that them - some so close they were ordered to accept shrapnel wounds occurs every evening, 365 days a year for the past 90 years. The as an indication of where they needed to be. traffic of the town of Ypres stays still for 15 minutes, whilst the people from all corners of the globe pay their respects under the names of A sobering experience ensued as the students individually made the 54,395 Commonwealth soldiers who still remain missing in the their way around Caterpillar Valley cemetery reading, first-hand, the area of Passchendaele. Hearing the Last Post and laying our wreath, college

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The play is their in time Just as play shapes us and helps us us helps and us play as shapes Just challenging and diverse situations, diverse situations, and challenging feel safe and happy. and safe feel A common myth is that Drama is only important for those who want to work as an actor, but our students tell us differently. Drama Student Most of them are here to practise being ‘seen’ to stand up and be vulnerable in Mentored by the Best! front of a group so that they can grow in resilience and take this confidence with ‘Here I am, in Switzerland, being taught by them to board meetings, presentations, teachers from Juilliard and professional actors production meetings, and social gatherings. alike. I am the luckiest person in the world.’ To Law School and Fashion Runways, to Sam Ashton, Year 13 Veterinary Practices and Filmmaking, to erforming arts students the world over Project Managing, Accounting, Engineering, Plook to the Juilliard School in New York coaching a team and travelling the world, as the world leader in performing arts and some, yes, to the stage. education. Their mission is ‘to provide the highest calibre of artistic education for gifted musicians, dancers, and actors from around the world so that they may achieve their fullest potential as artists, leaders, and global citizens.’ When aspiring Year 13 actor, Sam Ashton, stumbled online across a summer camp, run by Juillard, to be held in Geneva, Switzerland during July, he set his sights on a place. After much paperwork and audition videos, he learnt he had been accepted.

Sam reports: ‘The course I entered was called the Young Artist Programme and focused solely on drama. Each day began with a three-and-a-half-hour class in the morning, where we worked though different aspects of drama such as improvisation, stage- fighting and team-building exercises.

We were an eclectic group aged 10-18 from countries all over the world. The most common nationality was American, with students from Virginia, Texas, Chicago and New York, but other nationalities were also present. There were Spanish, Portuguese, Bahamian, Romanian, Greek, Italian and British people in my Art practitioners are people who go out there and make it happen. class alone.

Each afternoon, we spent time with our own select teachers. In Drama we start from nothing I was privileged to spend my time with Mr Mike Rudko and and create something, Mrs Jenny Lord. Mrs Lord is a directing and acting teacher at Juilliard and Mr Rudko is a seasoned Shakespearean actor, having performed at the Globe in London, on Broadway in New York and the ancient Greek amphitheatre in Epidaurus, Greece. and not only through acting but set design, costume design, sound, In those afternoon classes, we prepared monologues, and lighting, multimedia, directing or stage management. There is no presented and gathered feedback on how to improve them, and moment in Drama to sit back and not be involved – there is a place looked at script analysis in depth. What I learnt from the course and a task for everyone. We are a team, and every class is an evolving has changed my approach to acting and the way I will now start project. In January 2019, the United Nations announced that despite the process of learning to become a character; to be a part of Global Trading slowing down, the Creative Economy was bucking the their world and to step out of my shoes and leap into theirs! I trend and growing look forward to that challenge ahead.’ Mrs Acheson says, Sam’s full and detailed report can be read on our website: https://www.saintkentigern.com/news/drama-student- mentored-best/ ‘Our drama classes are a place where we are training young people to be effective communicators and genuinely hard working, mindful people who employers and colleagues want to work with.’

The diversity of skills that our students gain include reading and interpreting text, showing perceptive understanding of the wider social, historical, psychological and political context, leading themselves and others, and project management. Then they step into an empty space to communicate their ideas in creative, meaningful ways, unpacking the layers of critical thinking and multiple perspectives, adding their own voice through a fresh view point.

The final word goes to a Year 12 Drama student, ‘Drama has made me a better, more confident person and I love the subject for it. Drama is the one subject I have gained the most out of. This is due to the amazing supportive teachers and classmates who allow and encourage students to be themselves and be proud of it.’ college

59 Play Series ach year, our Senior College drama students perform their NCEA Eassessment pieces for an audience. Often edgy productions that push the boundaries for the students and audience alike, these ‘mini productions’ have become more sophisticated with each passing year. With minimal props and costuming, the focus is placed clearly on the actors and their stage craft; their ability to not only deliver their lines but to use complex dramatic skills to fully engage their audience.

For those privileged to attend, they witnessed true theatre in the making. As students poured heart and soul into their roles, it was hard to believe that these were ‘just’ assessment pieces rather than full- scale productions!

Play Series One: Year 11 - Zero for the Young Dudes and Wheeler’s Luck NZQA Standard 1.6 ‘Perform an acting role in a scripted production’

For Year 11 students who study drama, the NCEA Level 1 course student’s performance was assessed for NCEA Level 1 standard 1.6 – encourages ‘the exploration and development of dramatic ideas in ‘Perform an acting role in a scripted production’. inventive and imaginative ways’ and ‘to clearly communicate ideas With two plays, many actors; some roles played by multiple and feelings through performance.’ Year 11 presented two New actors, some actors playing multiple roles – Year 11 put on a great Zealand plays: ‘Wheelers Luck’ by Nigel Collins, Toby Leach & Damon night of entertainment! Andrews and ‘Zero For The Young Dudes’ by Alistair McDowall. Each college

60 Play Series Three: Year 12 - King Lear and Metamorphosis NZQA Standard 2.6 ‘Perform a substantial role in a scripted play’

The Year 12 classes performed excerpts from two concepts, debates and arguments, providing a forum to plays, ‘King Lear’ by William Shakespeare and Stephen challenge their world view. Berkoff’s interpretation of Franz Kafka’s book, In Kafka’s play, Gregor Samsa wakes to find himself ‘Metamorphosis’ – two very differing plays yet each transformed into a gigantic insect.’ How will his family focussed on a troubled character. and collegues react? They respond in different ways as Lear is one of Shakespeare’s most symbolic plays as they struggle to come to terms with his transformation. we watch Lear’s descent into ‘madness.’ Having divided Feelings change and as they move from a state of sympathy his ‘Kingdom’ between two daughters, and banishing his to horror we, as an audience, looked on wondering how third, as well as anyone who defies him, Lear ultimately sympathetic the world around us is, when someone is finds himself betrayed and alone. His arrogance has cost different or identifies with ‘other.’ Kakfa’s story hits a him everything and his fall from power is personally nerve that still resonates very strongly in 2019. It’s a piece devastating. In our production, we changed Lear to a of theatre that is both comedic and tragic, absurd yet woman and imagined she was CEO of a company. The seemingly rational and our students took these ideas on genders of other characters were mixed throughout the board and ‘owned’ their performance. play, for students to explore and experiment with ideas,

Play Series Two: Year 13 - The Laramie Project NZQA Standard 3.6 - Perform a substantial acting role in a significant production

The NCEA Level 3 Drama curriculum calls for students to The Laramie project is a culturally significant work because it demonstrate their understanding of theatre in a variety of ways. The documents the true events of the hate crime of Mathew Shepard, a Assessment Standard 3.6 requires Year 13 students ‘to prepare for young gay man who was beaten and left to die in Laramie, Wyoming and perform a substantial acting role that must have had sufficient in 1998. It offers a unique and direct insight into the reactions and depth and length to allow them to make a meaningful contribution differing points-of-view from the Laramie community, who were not to the play.’ Choosing a play for a Year 13 cohort can often be a only dealing with the shock of the murder, difficult process as all students must play a significant role for the but also the onslaught of the media in their requirements of the standard. We must also consider the genre small town. of plays already covered by the student in previous years to give Aligning with the words in the Saint them exposure and experience with a wide range of play styles and Kentigern prayer ‘In hating all that is evil theatre forms. ‘The Laramie Project’ by Moises Kaufman and the and cruel and wrong. May we ever strive to members of Tectonic Theatre Project ticked these boxes as it is a banish these things from our land,’ our Year modern play with mature content and many different multi-layered 13 students delivered a powerful piece of characters, as well as challenging the students with the use of contemporary theatre. different styles of the American accent. college

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63 Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

There are probably not many people who realise that the much-loved family film of the 1960’s, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, was actually based on a children’s story by Ian Fleming of James Bond fame!

ith a villain, an attractive companion and a flying car with all stage presence and played this role with great maturity, creating a real Wthe bells and whistles, this year’s Middle College production affinity with the children - her diction and singing were superb. had all the hall marks of a good spy story! The show flew onto the In order to please his children, Caractacus agreed to purchase Saint Kentigern stage with as much infectious energy as its title song, a battered, old Grand Prix racing car, to prevent the much loved delivering a joyous musical experience for young and old alike. children’s plaything from being melted down for scrap. Raising the The story is centred on the adventures of two lively children, 30 shillings for the exchange was not easy, but a delightful scene Jemima (Sophie Ward) and Jeremy (Oliver Evans), who are adored by ensued, involving one of Caractacus’s inventions – a not quite refined their father, the eccentric inventor, Caractacus Potts (Josh King) and hair cutting machine, that scalped its first customer! Who would have their ‘slightly potty’ grandfather, Grandpa Potts (Fionn Steele Smith) guessed that the disastrous invention would be perfect for the local - a close-knit family who miss the children’s mother. turkey farmer – monetary problem solved!

Despite their loss, the household is a happy one and the opening Once rebuilt, the car becomes one of the stars of the show, named numbers, ‘You two’ and ‘Them three,’ made it clear that Josh, Sophie, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, for its unusual, rhythmical noises. We offer Oliver and Fionn, with their clear vocals and strong acting skills, are our grateful thanks to Southwell School, Hamilton for the loan of the set for a long future on the Saint Kentigern stage! car with fully computerised hydraulics!

As Caractacus, Josh was the ‘glue’ that held the show together, On their first outing in the car, the family, with Truly in tow, discover displaying family warmth for his onstage children and suitable that the car has magical properties, allowing it to float on water and brusqueness - then bashfulness - when a lady arrives on the scene. fly through the air. The audience soon discovered the Chitty Chittty Playing brother and sister, Sophie and Oliver worked in perfect Bang Bang refrain is one they won’t forget in a hurry! harmony throughout the show. Fionn played for laughs and showed Pleased with their acquisition, the family are oblivious to suspicious he is a great character actor. activities going on in the background. The story takes a turn when the All good spy stories have a love interest and, in this case, it was Truly Baron (Oliver Barclay) and Baroness Bomburst (Chloe McGregor) of Scrumptious (Melody Lui-Webster), the daughter of famous candy Vulgaria, hire a couple of spies to find the old Grand Prix winning race maker, Lord Scrumptious (Hayden Cox). Melody has a very confident car, and bring it to Vulgaria as the spoilt Baron’s birthday gift. college

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ore than 100 enthusiastic dancers lit the stage at the annual Dance and express specific MShowcase – an evening that celebrates the beauty, energy and messages to their raw emotion of dance. From hip hop to jazz, lyrical and contemporary, audience. From the audience was drawn to over 30 dramatic, dynamic and emotive racism, discrimination and human rights issues, to performances from our College dance students in Year 7 to 13, with a raising awareness around teenage suicide, pollution and other guest appearance from the Girls’ School. environmental issues, the students developed powerful works to communicate their intentions. From solo to group performances, the largely student-led production was a mix of co-curricular and curriculum dance with But more than that, they communicated the sheer joy of dance. performances from the Dance Academy, dance troupes, class groups Throughout the show, the performances were interspersed with and student choreographed NCEA level 1, 2 and 3 pieces. We also snippets of video that gave voice to why the students chose to dance. welcomed a group from the Girls’ School to perform an extract from Above all was the freedom to express themselves without the need their award-winning ShowQuest piece, choreographed by Year 11 for words. Nobody invented dance, it is deep in the heart of every student, Chloe Haerewa. culture throughout the world, throughout time and is part of the pulse of humanity. Dance is also inherently social and many of the students In preparation for the show, dance students in NCEA level 1, 2 and spoke of bonds that develop when dancing in synchrony. It 3 researched social and environmental issues they resonated with, became very clear that across a range of genres we have some going on to choreograph a performance piece to communicate exceedingly talented dancers, both girls and boys. Why dance?

I danced when I younger was to challenge myself. The challenge of discipline, the challenge of pushing myself to the limit - I didn’t want to fail at my own challenge. I am now educating young dancers and I hope that for whatever reason they dance, they discover who they are through dancing, and find their happiness within.

Mr Ichiro Harada, Dance Teacher college

66 Why Dance?

s a dancer and a dance teacher I have seen and Afelt first-hand the transformative nature of dance. Dance offers the opportunity to express and share ideas, collaborate with others, and develop a strong understanding of self and others. From finding an expressive outlet, a way of communicating without words to building relationships, developing creativity, confidence and for wellbeing. These are some of the reasons why I dance.

Mr Geordan Wilcox, Head of Dance

Why Dance?

With thanks to Year 12 student, Simran Chand

Why dance? This question has been raised many times throughout the year to the students who take dance as a subject or take part in any dance activities at the College. This gets all students thinking about the many reasons as to why they choose to dance.

Dance because you’re passionate, dance because it’s a way of expressing hidden or exposed emotions, use dance as a way to introduce yourself to new cultures and create a better understanding of the world, dance to entertain, dance so you make specials bonds parents, or joining workshops out of school with professional dancers and connections with those whom you may not usually choose to and getting familiar with what ‘outside’ dance has to offer. Taking connect with, and most importantly, dance to keep both body and dance doesn’t limit you to only taking the subject at school but mind, fit and healthy. encourages you to carry on out of school hours. This motivates many Dance is something truly special and can be often underestimated. to go out, explore and bring back their experiences to share with our Many don’t see the sheer hard work at rehearsals to bring something ‘dance family.’ to the stage. Dance is an art. It’s not easy but it’s rewarding. Although The staff involved with dance, Mr Wilcox and Mr Harada work the process may get tough, the motivation, positive energy and strongly together as they constantly provide the top opportunities creativity it entails is what helps us get though. for everyone who may be interested in taking dance. Both teachers As dancers, our purpose is to perform and create the illusion that create a safe space in every class which welcomes each student in ‘dance is easy’ and to transport the audience to ‘a different place’. helping them to feel comfortable and ‘free’. Both teachers push each student to the best of their ability and embolden each student to Here at Saint Kentigern, taking dance allows us to generate and bring get familiar with their strengths and weaknesses. Although dance is together our own creative ideas while developing traits of leadership a subject which many classify as lots of movement and ‘fun,’ it still within groups. Many dances that have been performed on the Elliot requires a high level of discipline. Hall stage have been choreographed by talented, hardworking students, this allows and opens up many opportunities to those who The College Dance Department has amazing new purpose-built may want to pursue dance when they leave the College and gives them studios. These studios are always open to students, during and a chance to work with many different people. It also allows others who after school for rehearsals. The space includes ballet bars, mirrors may not normally give things a go, a chance to try new things, broaden and Bluetooth speakers which enables the students to rehearse their knowledge and get out of their comfort zone. in a brilliant space of an amazingly high standard. We show our appreciation and gratitude towards this by holding some of the Many opportunities open up when taking dance as a subject. You performing arts shows up in the studios, as it also allows seats and learn many new things as new dance opportunities arise within in has space for performing on. school and out of school, such as becoming a part of the Dance Showcase and getting to perform in front of your peers, teachers and college

67 Gold and Silver for our Musicians!

he hard work our College musicians put into preparing for Tthis year’s KBB Music Festival paid off, as Saint Kentigern came away with eight awards by the end of the week! Held at the Holy Trinity Cathedral and St Mary’s Church in Parnell, the annual event showcased the very best in secondary school music across Auckland. Our students hit all the right notes!

Following their initial performances, the Symphony Orchestra, Concert Band and Big Band were all selected to participate in the final Gala Concerts, meaning they were chosen as one of the top four schools in Auckland for their category. The Symphony Orchestra performed a well-balanced programme that was pleasing to the ear – and the judges, who presented them with a Gold Award! The highlight was the ‘Bassoon Concerto Movement Two’ by Mozart, featuring Year 13 bassoonist, Venice Qin. This piece received the award for ‘Best Performance of a Classical Work’ - a deserving achievement for an outstanding recital.

With a strong performance and great audience engagement, a second Gold Award was presented to the Concert Band. They, too, received a special award. Playing ‘Air Poetique for Horn and Band’ by Ted Huggens, and featuring Evan Metcalfe on the French Horn, the Concert Band was awarded the ‘Tour Time Soloist Award.’ The Big Band was also proud to receive a Gold Award, again, the students can be proud of their performance. The Chamber Orchestra and Stage Band were also acknowledged for their performances. The Chamber Orchestra received a Silver Award and the ‘Best Performance of a New Zealand Work’ – playing ‘Waltz Suite’ by David Farquhar. The Stage Band also came away with a Silver Award for their performance.

These results, our best ever, highlight the growing depth of instrumental music at the College, ensuring a strong flow of musicians for the future.

Silver for Kentoris

he choral programme at Saint Kentigern College is as strong as ever, Tdemonstrated by Kentoris’ selection and participation at the national competition, The Big Sing Finale, held in Dunedin.

Saint Kentigern was one of over 250 schools to compete in the regional Big Sing competitions during June, and Kentoris, the College’s premier choir, was invited to travel to Dunedin to compete as one of the top five mixed voice choirs in the country. As one of the 24 choirs selected overall for the Finale, Kentoris was asked to perform two recitals of contrasting music: the first of three pieces totalling ten minutes, and the second of two pieces totalling eight minutes. The choir received a Silver award for their performance overall, which was a welcome reward for the students’ dedication and hard work over the past six months.

In their first recital, Kentoris performed ‘Darling Johnny O,’ an arrangement of a New Zealand folk song by Richard Oswin followed by ‘En la Macarenita,’ arranged by Bob Chilcott, a folk song native of Andalusia. Accompanied on the shaker and wood block by Year 12 students, Catherine Chang and Elsdon Yong, the choir sang of a torero, or bullfighter, wooing through dance. Kentoris ended their first recital with an arrangement of ‘Deep River’ by Moses Hogan, a stunning rendition of the sombre negro spiritual. Their second recital consisted of ‘Lullaby,’ a beautiful piece accompanied by piano, with text and music by Daniel Elder, and ‘Nyon Nyon’ by Jake Runestad, a slightly bizarre piece of choral ‘art music,’ where the singers explore the range of sounds that can be made with the human voice!

Those who have heard Kentoris sing this year at the Choral Showcase, Auckland Big Sing or the earlier combined Saint Kentigern schools’ concert in Holy Trinity, will know that Kentoris is a well- disciplined choir with a beautiful sound under the guidance of their choral director, Mr Jared Corbett. Kentoris now welcomes a number of new students as they work towards an overseas tour to the USA and Canada in April next year! college

68 The New Zealand Concert Band Association Festival

he New Zealand Concert Band Association Festival was held over two Tdays attracting a high calibre of bands from around the country, so we were incredibly proud when the Saint Kentigern Concert Band was awarded National Gold. In addition, a number of smaller ensembles entered and our Sax Quartet, comprising Sam Ou, Visha Bhakhaven, Serina Wang, Bill Zhang, was also awarded National Gold, as was Evan Metcalfe for his French Horn solo. The Horn Quartet of Evan Metcalfe, Steven You, Julia Huang, Torie Pickering were awarded National Silver as was Cindy Yi for her clarinet solo. Basoonist, Venice Qin was awarded National Bronze. It wasn’t only our band members who were busy. Following on from selection at the Auckland Chamber Music competition, the trio of Ian Chiao, Esther Oh, Ashani Waidyatillake, named Trio Kaleido, went on to compete at the National final were they were recognised nationally with a Silver award!

Silver at Kids Sing

or the first time, the Middle College entered a Year F7 and 8 Choir in this year’s New Zealand Choral Federation’s Kids Sing music festival. The two-day event saw 35 junior choirs from around Auckland fill the Town Hall to sing from the heart.

The competition required each choir to sing the same test piece, as well as two other songs of their own choosing, one of which must be written by a New Zealand composer. This year’s test piece was ‘The Wind’ by David Hamilton. The choir also performed ‘Wedding Day’ by Anthony Ritchie and ‘ICantar’ by Jay Althouse. Conducted by Jane Horder and accompanied by Catherine Chang on the piano, Winnie Liang on the flute and Brendon Tsai on the cello, their joyful performance earned a silver award! Well done! college

69 HOUSE CHOIR RESULTS House Music 1ST HAMILTON 2ND CHALMERS Clean Sweep for Hamilton! 3RD STARK With thanks to Head of Middle School Music, Mr Oliver Gilmour 4TH WISHART 5TH BRUCE HOUSE amilton scooped all the awards at this year’s College House Music with a win for the Hchoir, the band and the overall marks, to win all three cups and the title of House 6TH CARGILL Music Champions for 2019 – the win in all three categories making history! 7TH WILSON House Music is gleefully anticipated each year, as the Year 13 student leaders muster their choirs - in excess of 200 students - and spend many lunch hours trying to coach them into tunefulness! Meanwhile, the House Bands are selected and they, too, get their repertoire underway – and under wraps until the night!

Buses of students descended on the Vodafone Events Centre in Manukau with family members swelling the ranks to fill every seat in the auditorium. Middle College Head of House for Wilson, Mr Al Ronberg, put aside his house bias and did a fine job of MC for the night, delivering up a string of ‘dad jokes’ to keep the audience entertained during the logistics of getting the choirs on and off stage. OVERALL HOUSE The prefects led the seven house choirs (Bruce House making up the seventh House) up to sing, dazzling in their House colours, and MUSIC CUP entertained the crowd with well-known, popular songs. 1ST HAMILTON Following on, each House presented their band ‘ensemble item’. They 2ND CHALMERS were permitted a maximum of 8 minutes on stage, with a maximum of 16 students, to deliver a medley of songs of their choice. This latter half 3RD STARK of the evening was a true showcase of spectacular student talent and stage presence! 4TH WISHART As the judges deliberated, the Staff Band proved to be another 5TH BRUCE HOUSE highlight with Mr Ronberg, Mr Broun, Mr Hedder, Mr Gilmour and Mr Rodgers entertaining with the Crowded House classic, ‘Better Be 6TH CARGILL Home Soon’ and finishing with Ed Sheeran’s ‘Castle On A Hill’ – lead singer, Mr Ronberg resplendent in a ‘Red Ed’ wig! 7TH WILSON

We were fortunate to welcome Jackie Clarke and Emma Featherstone to the event as judges. Jackie is a household name in the NZ entertainment industry as a singer, entertainer and MC and Emma Featherstone is the Head of Music and Performing Arts at King’s College and is a renowned music educator.

Congratulations to the Year 13 students for their fantastic leadership of this event. You rocked! college

70 Stars Align for Grace

he stars have all aligned Tfor talented Year 12 singer/ songwriter, Grace Kelly! Having made her mark as a confident performer at College Rock Nights, SKC’s Got Talent and as part of the Chalmers Band at HOUSE BAND House Music, her international music career is starting to RESULTS skyrocket, after becoming the 1ST HAMILTON face and voice for the San Jose, Tourism Board in the USA! 2ND CHALMERS Grace was flown to San Jose House Music to film a music video after a 3RD STARK catchy song she wrote came to the attention of their Tourism 4TH WISHART Board, and was later flown 5TH WILSON back to attend the premier screening. During the visit, 6TH CARGILL Grace was also invited to perform at a sold-out concert at a Californian vineyard and 7TH BRUCE HOUSE to sing on radio!

Now the 16 year old Saint Kentigern schoolgirl has caught the attention of US country music ‘royalty’ Blake Shelton! Shelton is a host on the TV programme, The Voice and boyfriend of singer/songwriter Gwen Stefani. In a surreal moment for Grace, she received an email with an offer to be the opening act for Blake Shelton at a San Jose concert in September! Grace is on stage at the time of writing!

Grace has always had a love of music. She plays both guitar and piano but considers vocals her main instrument. She has been song-writing for almost six years but recognises that her best work has developed over the last three. She used to write and listen to pop songs, was also influenced by jazz, and while she liked country music, she didn’t listen to a lot of it. This all changed when she got the chance to visit Nashville! She fell in love with country music and knew she wanted her music to have a country sound.

She is very grateful to her parents for recognising and nurturing her talent and is also extremely thankful to the support she has received at Saint Kentigern. She said, ‘The NCEA Music Projects Course they run at Saint Kentigern is so amazing for artists like me, where the more theory and classical-based music course isn’t quite fitting. It’s so amazing getting to come to class and write, record, work on performances, and share songs with each other. I think some may underestimate the value of the course, however, for students like me who want to do music as a career, it provides me more time during the day with help from teachers and professionals to learn more. Ultimately, I wish I could be there all day but the dream is that one day, that will be my reality!’ college

71 Winter Sports Round Up With thanks to Director of Sport, Mr Richard Stead

he winter sports season is almost complete - there are some support of our athletes. From early in the morning until late into the TNational titles to compete for during the October holidays, but evening, throughout the winter months, you have encouraged our otherwise most teams have finished. Firstly, I would like to personally young athletes to train hard and to represent Saint Kentigern to the thank all athletes who have competed for the College during this very best of their ability. time. You have been a real credit to yourself, family and the College The culmination of winter sports for our Premier teams is the community. Coaches, managers, and parents, thank you for your nationwide secondary schools’ Winter Tournament Week. For many

Netball – Auckland and Upper North Island Champs!

he Premier Netball team have had a stellar season so Tfar but it has yet to finish - they will head off to the Nationals in Nelson during the October holidays, but they can go into the competition with confidence, having already won the Auckland Premier 1 competition after beating Howick College 32-27 and winning the Upper North Island Tournament (UNISS) where they beat St Peter’s, Cambridge in the final 44-21. They headed into the Auckland and UNISS final unbeaten, meaning they have played and won 22 games in a row!

Placing within the top 6 at UNISS has now allowed them to qualify for the Nationals in October. Three players were named in the UNISS tournament team, Cecile Velghe, Jaymie Kolose and Jas Singh. Lisa Putt was named MVP for the grand final game. Well done girls!

The Senior A Netball team had a successful season making it through to the Premier 2 final in the Auckland Competition. Unfortunately, Baradene were too strong on the evening despite a gallant effort by the girls and management. The Year 10 Mystics won their grade in the Auckland Competition and the Year 9 Mystics were placed runners up. The Year 7 Steel also won their grade for the first time ever and a further three teams were runners up. All in all, our netball girls can be very proud of their efforts this season!

Hockey – Auckland Champions And National Bronze

he Premier Hockey teams have had another very good year. The boys 1st XI retained their Auckland Ttitle but lost to Rosmini College in the Supercity final. At the Rankin Cup in Christchurch, the boys’ 1st XI were very keen to retain their 2018 title. Unbeaten throughout the tournament, they lost in a penalty shootout to King’s High School in the semi-final. Although disappointed by their loss, they bounced back the next day to beat Hamilton Boys High School for the Bronze medal.

During Tournament week Lennox Moss, Kervin Guttenbeil, Josh Child and Daniel Woud all passed a huge milestone of 100 caps for the College. Five boys from the 1st XI also gained selection into the New Zealand Under 18 Squad: Lennox Moss, Kervin Guttenbeil, Josh Child, Daniel Woud and Luke Holmes. Congratulations to all these boys!

A young girls’ 1st XI also had a very good season, placing 3rd in the Auckland Competition and 4th in Supercity. The team was placed in a tough pool at the National Championships. Losing two games on day one meant they were placed in the Marie Fry Cup section. The girls played some great hockey to place 4th in this competition, and we look forward to this team progressing over the next few years.

Hockey has 20 junior age group representatives this year across the age groups. college

72 team members, who will go on to graduate later this year, this was There is much to learn from being an athlete; whether as part of a the last time to don the blue and white and represent Saint Kentigern. team or competing individually, it takes drive, hard work and a true Whether or not their teams went on to place, they can leave knowing passion for their sport to succeed. With this comes resilience to that they represented their college and chosen sport at national level, ride the knockbacks and determination to make every performance playing amongst the very best in the country. better than the last. Whether a win or a loss, pride comes with knowing you gave your personal best.

Rugby – National ‘Co-Ed’ Winners!

t has been a successful season for both the 1st XV and grade rugby teams with good competitive Igames across all grades played with determination and good spirit. The 1st XV began their season contesting the Presbyterian Schools Quadrangular Rugby title, held annually between Scots College (Wellington), Lindisfarne College (Hawkes Bay) and St Andrew’s College (Christchurch), winning the final against Scots to retain the title.

The 1st XV played some hard and fast games throughout pool play of the Auckland 1A competition securing a spot at the 1A final played in front of a huge crowd at Eden Park. They faced an equally determined side in King’s College who went on to win the title 29-22. During Tournament Week, the team went on to firstly play the ‘Blues Co-Ed’ final, beating North Shore team, Rangitoto, to secure the right to represent Auckland at the New Zealand Top 4 Co-Ed final against Feilding High School, a spirited game they won away in Palmerston North, 29-22.

During the early part of the season, the 1st XV won the Moascar Cup (a knockout cup equivalent to the Ranfurly Shield), in a tight match against St Peter’s College, retaining it for much of the season before losing it to King’s College in the 1A final.

Congratulation to Cam Church, Allen Craig, Te Rama Reuben and Tiaan Tauakipulu who have been named in the NZSS Rugby Team to play against Fiji Schools and Australia U18s in the October Holidays. Treyah Kingi and Jona Mataiciwa have been named in the NZ Barbarians team and Valance Yates has been named in the NZ Maori U18 Rugby team.

Four grade teams made semi-finals in their respective grades, including 6A, 5A, 1R and U15 Restricted. Unfortunately, none of these teams progressed to finals. Theintroduction of a new grade, 1R (Restricted), has been successful. This allows boys to aim for an alternative ‘1st XV, weight restricted’ grade, and should gain in popularity in the years ahead, opening opportunities for more boys to stay playing their sport of choice.

Golf – Third in New Zealand

he Premier Golf team of Karl Jorgensen, Stephen TLiu, Nathan Smith and Kelly Wu placed 2nd in the New Zealand qualifying tournament in Term 2 to book a place in the New Zealand Secondary School finals in Cromwell during Tournament Week. After two rounds of golf in very cold conditions, the team were pleased to place a strong 3rd in New Zealand! Stephen Liu finished third overall in the individual scores. college

73 74 college T T to perform well at a high level. This year Nathan has won Oceania Oceania won has Nathan year This level. a high at well to perform Xu continues Nathan student, Year 11 players! senior against results great achieved has who aYear 8student only is Yang Joanna member, team Premier record! winning a100% Xu recording Nathan with season, the throughout unbeaten went Hao) Yixiong Wu and Kelly Yang, Joanna Xu, (Nathan team Premier Our grades. respective their winning teams three with results excellent achieved Greater Auckland Championships. They played well throughout this this throughout well played They Championships. Auckland Greater the for them qualified division this Winning play. pool during to Pakuranga game one losing only division, Auckland East Central year. last placing third their than better to go hoping Nationals, to the progress now They champions. Zealand New current College, Rosmini beat they final, the In matches. semi-final and quarter-final their both won undefeated, play pool through went They competition. points. by 2 final this lost narrowly They final. the in College Rangitoto met and semi-final the in School Auckland Premier competition. They defeated Auckland Grammar Greater the for semi-finals the for them qualified which game, one Champions Regional – Basketball Football -Auckland Premier League Title missing out on the top eight play-offs, finishing a disappointing 11th place. 11th disappointing a finishing play-offs, eight top the on out missing to spare. agame with title the claim to loss early an from recovered squad the football, of brand tempo The U17A boys had a terrific season. They finished first in the in first finished They season. aterrific had U17A boys The regional the in competed then team the Week, Tournament During Nationally, the team performed below expectation at tournament tournament at expectation below performed team the Nationally, the season they dominated the local competition, losing only only losing competition, local the dominated they season the Throughout to date. season amazing an had have boys Premier he League titles for the first time in College history. Playing a high high a Playing history. College in time first the for titles League Premier Auckland back-to-back claimed Football Boys Premier he In the secondary school competition, the College again again College the competition, school secondary the In Table Tennis Season! Golden – O primary and intermediate school competition. competition. school intermediate and primary Zhang and Sai Prabhu went unbeaten to win to win unbeaten went Prabhu Sai and Zhang Cody Moyes, James Chen, Terry of team The the B grade competition. Terry Chen had a had Chen Terry competition. Bgrade the 100% winning record in his grade! his in record winning 100% of Year 7 and 8 students played in the the in played 8students Yearof 7and group asmall season, winter the ver to win gold in the Champion of Champions tournament. Well done! Well tournament. Champions of Champion the in gold to win Charlie Porter and Michael Wang. Parr, Samuel Guo, Jim Chow, Alan comprised team winning the Grade, C2 the In Grade. B1 the in successful were Schmiedel Jann and McCready George Jorgensen, Karl Feng, William of team The Term 2. October. in held be will which Championship Tennis Table Zealand New the at success every Nathan We wish Singles. 19 Under the by winning class his showed again Nathan Nationals, Tennis Table School Secondary the At process! the in player 1ranked number Zealand New the beating Singles, Mens the and Doubles Mens the won Nathan Championship, Open Tennis Table Auckland recent At the Championship. Tennis Table Island North the at title Open Senior the and titles Group Age sides finishing top four in their grades. grades. their in four top finishing sides Cgrade Band many having as well as competition second-tier their won also 14A1 competitions. respective their winning and football of brand attractive ahighly playing 13A1 and 15A1 with lost the semi-final and finished 3rd overall in Auckland. Auckland. in 3rd overall finished and semi-final the lost they however, all, their gave they determination, and heart passion, with playing Grammar, Girls Epsom face them saw This Finals. Semi Auckland Greater the for to qualify games their of several won but point. one by final this tournament meeting Auckland Grammar school in the final, they lost The winning Premier and B1 Grade teams also went on, undefeated undefeated on, went also teams Grade B1 and Premier winning The in Grade C2 and Grade B1 the in success tasted also College The Across the College, boys’ football remains strong strong remains football boys’ College, the Across The Senior A girls had a tough season in the Auckland competition competition Auckland the in season atough had Agirls Senior The narrowly missing out on a top eight eight atop on out missing narrowly girls the with lows and highs brought tournament National place. fifth in four top the outside just season the finishing competition, the in sides best the against well competed team The side. the within spots to claim players of group anew for opportunity the giving 2018, of end the at graduated year last from side wining cup and title the of Many side. Football Girls’ Premier team play. play. team great with games dominating often season, the throughout well competed but 4finish atop on out missed also penalties. on spot play-off 2019 signalled a rebuilding phase for the the for phase arebuilding signalled 2019 In the junior grades, the Junior A side Aside Junior the grades, junior the In T for our Cyclists! for our Cycling –Over 70 Medals U13B, U15G and the U16G categories. U16G the and U15G U13B, the in third came Spencer Sophie and Rooney Olivia Brooks, Ethyn A respectively, U20B Band U20B the in second came Foster Jensen and Melhuish Jack U15G, the in first came Spring Ruby Classification General tour overall the In second. achieving Spencer Sophie and Spring Ruby with category Ace aSprint had also Criterium The grades. respective their in Champions Criterium National the now are cyclists these Both first. came also race, contested ahighly after Foster, Jensen U20B, the in and, U15G the in first came Spring Ruby course. atight and winds variable with challenging to be proved Criterium The record. course the from 2seconds only was and first came also Ruby Climb, Hill the In record! course U15G an taking and first U15G. the of categories all in Gold won who Spring, Ruby Tour, Southern the at cyclist one We had Race. Road boys Y7 the in Gold achieved Cantell-Roberts Jamie silver. achieved Year 8, Year of 7and amixture Ballard, Maddie and Brooks Ethyn Cantell-Roberts, Jamie Anderson, Coen team, Year 8A our category. improved most the in Bronze won both Liu, Mark and Stewart Ben Gault, Antony Brooks, Ethyn Dboys, Junior and Martinez-Azaro Nika and Wilkinson Jaime Bilsborough, Niamh Bgirls, Senior Our Bronze. achieved both Agirls Junior and Agirls Senior the and point by one Gold on out missed Aboys Senior the series championship the In Silver. achieved Ballard, Maddie girl, only the and Glassford) Gordon- Josh Anderson, Coen Jancys, A(Nico Boys U14 Our Bronze. achieved both Spring) Ruby and Rooney Olivia Bilsborough, Finn Bannister, (Izzy Agirls Junior Emma Hannan, Sacha McLeod, Sophie Spencer and Sophie Wilkinson) and the Waterworth, (Annabelle Agirls Senior The seconds. by 0.5 Gold on out missed Melhuish) Jack and Foster Jensen Hanan, Jacob Connell, Ben Cantell-Roberts, girls. U15 the in overall 2nd placed Spring Ruby and girls U14 the in overall 4th placed Ballard Maddy boys, U13 the in overall 3rd placed Cantell-Roberts Jamie pursuit. the and sprint the both in Bronze achieved Foster) Jensen and Connell Ben Cantell-Roberts, Team (Zac Boys U20 The results: great some had also we where Criterium. U20B the in Gold won Foster Jensen and Criterium, U15G the and Race Road U15G the both in Gold won Spring .Ruby TTT the in Bronze taking Wilkinson) Sophie and Spencer Sophie McLeod, Sacha Hannan, Emma Waterworth, (Annabelle Ateam Girls Senior our with results pleasing some had Championship Road Island North The Bronze. won (U16G) Spencer Sophie and silver; won (U20B) Foster Jensen and (U14B) Atkinson Lewis Gold; won (U15G) Spring Ruby and (U13B) Brooks Ethyn where Race Points Pukekohe At the Northern Tour we had some great results in the ITT with Ruby Spring coming coming Spring Ruby with ITT the in results great some Tour had we Northern At the championship Cycling Road Schools Middle and Intermediate Island North At the (Zac Boys A Senior the race, day final’s the at series, race Pukekohe year’s this In Track Championships, Island North the at to compete on went cyclists our of Some Road Championship, at the time of writing, yet to come. Our first event was the the was event first Our to come. yet writing, of time the at Championship, Road Schools National the with successful very been has season cycling year’s his 75 college Great Week at the AIMS Games!

hat a fantastic week of sporting category with Darcy just behind in bronze Wcompetition for our selected Year place and Connor won bronze in the Open 7 and 8 students at the AIMS Games in Men’s Trampolining, bringing three more Tauranga. Attending one of the biggest medals to the overall tally. sporting events in the southern hemisphere, Success continued on the tennis courts for with a record 11,500 athletes taking part in 23 Annabelle Loutit from the Middle College sports, representing over 365 schools from who, combining with Chelsea Wijntjes from around New Zealand and the Pacific, this was the Girls’ School, won bronze in the girls’ a non-stop week of sporting competition! tennis doubles. The singles points from The Middle College entered competitors in Annabelle and Jasmine Tran from the Girls’ a range of team sports including basketball, School were combined to earn them silver as football, hockey, netball and hip hop, as well the second placed team in the competition. as entering students in individual codes Another gold was scored in table tennis by such as swimming, tennis, badminton, Middle College student, Joanna Yang who table tennis, yachting and gymnastics. won the girls’ singles. Joanna joined with In some instances, competitors from the Joy Xie to earn silver in the girls’ doubles. In Boys’ School and Girls’ School joined with badminton, the Middle College combination those from the Middle College to form the of Carlos Li and Eric Wu won silver in the strongest combined squads. boys’ doubles. Saint Kentigern has some very competitive Whilst none of the team codes placed, swimmers and with the swimming results there was much to enjoy and learn for from the finals tallied across the campuses, these students. their combined points contributed to Saint Kentigern being named as the top school Whilst coming home with medals is in first place for swimming, winning gold. fantastic, the AIMS Games, for these Middle College student, Alex Campion won younger students, is as much about taking gold for overall first place in the girls’ event, part and experiencing a taste of competition breaking a record in the process in the away from home, which was a first for many. Girls’ 13 100m Individual Medley. She joined It has been reported back that our students Boys’ School students James Crosbie, Harry were exemplary in their behaviour and it Klouwens and Mark Galloway to also win the didn’t go unnoticed. Well done for sporting 200m Medley Relay. Well done Alex! our blue and white with pride!

Middle College students Darcy McDonald, Our sincere thanks to the staff and parents Meredith Webber and Connor Eccles each who accompanied the students for their earned gymnastic success. Meredith won time away. silver in the girls’ Open Junior Advanced

National Swimming Champion

t the recent New Zealand Secondary School Swimming Championships, Year 9 student, ALiv Peebles swam up a storm, winning eight gold medals in the 13 year old girls event! She swam to victory in the 100m and 200m Individual Medley, 50m backstroke, 50m and 100m freestyle, 50m and 100m butterfly and, along with team mates, Isabella Campion, Oliver Avis and Alex Perry, also won the Mixed Relay. Not surprisingly, these results secured her title as the 13 year old female National Swimming Champion! Not only that, she also claimed an Auckland Age Group record in the 100 Fly with a time of 1.03.84. Well done Liv! college

76 The College Ceilidh

he Saint Kentigern community came together to celebrate our guests onto the floor for each round of dance – of which there were TScottish heritage at the 24th annual Ceilidh. In support of the plenty! Gauging by the smiles and laughter, everyone had a good time Saint Kentigern Pipes and Drums return to the famous Basel Tattoo - regardless of their dancing abilities! next year, the evening attracted those who appreciate plenty of Our drummers stepped up to give an amazing display of precision music, singing, dancing, haggis, banter and, of course, good cheer! drumming before the haggis was paraded in. The audience The combined 2nd Pipe Band and Boys’ School Pipe Band played applauded Year 11 student, Cameron Dean on his passionate address in Elliot Quad as the guests arrived, before one and all were led into and performance of Robbie Burns’ ‘Ode to the Haggis’ before the Elliot Hall by the Pipes and Drums of Saint Kentigern. Entry to a haggis was added to the buffet. Ceilidh can be a little chaotic to begin with as guests are wrangled Entertainment continued when the audience welcomed diminutive into a Grand March! Couples are brought together to form lines of highland dancer, Grace Broun to the floor. She may only be nine years four and after one circuit of the hall, joining with another four to form old but she was nimble on her feet as she demonstrated the sword a line of eight, finally moving into lines of sixteen across the hall. dance to almost 200 spectators! Sounds simple? You had to be there! With dinner complete, out came the song sheets! Year 13 student, Ceilidhs are centred on camaraderie, good food and dance, and it Venice Qin sang before everyone joined in some hearty singing took very little convincing for dance caller, Bev Young, to entice our followed by – yes, more dancing!

Anyone for Tea?

hen it comes to food, diversity is the key - Wdiversity in flavours, textures, appearance, smell and ways of presentation. Feedback is all- important to know whether the combination of these has hit the mark for the consumer.

Food Technology is a diverse field with many potential areas of focus. Our Year 10 students are given the opportunity, throughout the year, to explore different aspects of culinary design, food science and nutrition.

As part of a unit based around ‘technological practice,’ the students had to ‘demonstrate an understanding of the needs and opportunities within a design context, use of key attributes and stakeholder feedback to inform the development of an outcome and its evaluation.’

To achieve this, staff were invited to High Tea! Each class chose a theme and catered to their guests’ pre-determined preferences and dietary requirements. From floral and pastels to the ‘Mad Hatters Tea Party’, Autumn and ‘Beauty and the Beast’, each class of students did an outstanding job and delivered tempting food and spectacular table service.

Once word got around, they were not short of ‘stakeholders’ – staff willing to enjoy a late afternoon tea for the small price of feedback to the students on their work! college

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