Church School Magazine SAINT MARK'S COLLEGIATE CHURCH SCHOOL

EPISCOPAL VISITOR The Righi Aevd. E. K. Norman, KBE, MG, 050, SA Bishop of Wellington

STAFF 1984

HEADMASTER N. W. Shroff, ACP(Lond), H Dip Tchg, lTCL, AlCM, TIC

DEPUTY HEADMASTER M. J . Chamberlain, TIC

HEAD OF MIDDLE SCHOOL Miss G. Thomas, BA, Dip Tchg, He

HEAD OF JUNIOR SCHOOL Mrs J . Kirby. TIC

HEAD OF PRE SCHOOL Mrs A. Freeman, Cert ECEd , SAN

SENIOR SC HOOL STAFF MIDDLE SC HOOL STAFF Mrs E. Leicester, ATeL, TIC Miss G. Thomas, BA, Dip Tchg, TIC Mrs B. Anastasiou, BA, Di p Tchg, TIC Miss M. Skuse, TTC Mr M. Emmins, BA, Dip Tchg, TIC Miss J . lippert, TIC Mr R. Hampton, BA(HonS), Di p Tchg, TIC Mrs 8. Simonsen, TIC Mrs D. Dutch, He Mrs E. Vautier, BA(Hons), Dip Tchg, TIC JUNIOR SC HOOL STAFF Mrs J . Kirby, TIC Miss C. Hunt, TIC PRE SC HOOL STAFF Mrs M. McAlister, TIC Mrs A. Freeman, CECEd, SRN Mrs J. Morgan, TIC Mrs E. Rei lly, TIC, SAN Mrs Y. Grove, TIC Mrs N. Harding Mrs M. Ward, TIC CLASSROOM ASS IST ANTS Mrs S. Bares Mrs J. Allen

LIBRARIAN Mrs S. Barclay

SPECIALIST STAFF Mrs M. Weir, TTC (Special Education) Mr P. J. Wells, Dip. P.E., Dip. Tchg. (Physical Educal ion) Miss J. Braithwaite, Dip. Tchg. TIC (Art) Mr S. Cowley, LWCM, AACM, ARCO, Cer\. Ed . (Music)

VISITING STAFF Mr E. Copperwheat, MA, Mus.B, FRCO, ADCM, LRAM Mr S. Lewis, Dip. Exec. Music, Ass. Dip. Jazz Studies The Revd. D. Tannock, BA, loTh.: Bridget Robson: Mrs J. Miller:

ADMINISTRATION Secretary: Mrs N. Delany Bursar: Mrs Y. Dawson Han. Medical Officer: Dr A. Mc ilroy, MB, ChB Caretaker: Mr P. Selmi HEADMASTER'S COMMENT

This year has seen the firm establishment of further facilities and programmes in our School. Th e Audio/Visual room, with video, T.V. receiver, movie and sl ide projector and headphones, has been in great demand, especially during th e Olympic Games! Our thanks go to the Parents Association for its generosity in equipping this room. Our Art and Mu sic Specialist rooms have proved to be very worth while facilities and have al lowed programmes to expand in a most satisfying manner. Special Edu cation programmes have been most successful and Drama, French and Ph ys ical Edu cation have flourished under specialists' care. Alongside these developments the academic progress of our pupils has continued at its traditional high level. It is a great source of satisfaction to see past pupils making a real contribution to their community. To both Staff and Students may I extend my continuing gratitude for all you do to make our school flourish. Well done!

2 VALETE

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At the end of this academic year Mrs Julanne Kirby retires from the teaching profession and leaves St Mark's School. Mrs Kirby joined the staff in 1971 when her husband, the late Reverend Ronald Kirby was appointed Headmaster. Since then hundreds of Junior class children have passed through her hands. These chi ldren and their parents have good reason to be ve ry grateful to Mrs Kirby for her dedicated teaching and concern for the students under her care. Her desire has always been to give her pupils a sound basic education and to lead them to striving for the highest standards possible. With Mrs Kirby's departure from the School, a long and distinguished chapter in its history wi ll close. It wou ld be hard to imagine an era of greater growth in a school than that achieved under Mr & Mrs Kirby's direction from 1971-82. Mrs Allen, Mrs Kirby's daughter also retires at the end of the year. Staff, pupils and parents thank them both for al l they have done for the School and wish them every happiness in the next phase of their lives. Neil W. Shroff, Headmaster

3 SCHOOL ROLL as at th e 30 September 1984

PRE·SCHOOL - MRS REILLY J .1 - MRS J . KIRB Y J.2 - MISS C. HUNT GIRLS GIRLS GIRLS Donna Chu Lena Balakrishnan Sherein Abdel·AI Kate Elder Cassendra Bland Natasha Ahkit Sarah Moors Rebecca Colley Amy Blaxall Yasmin Morris Phyllida Crawford Kerry Burchett Rapel Patel Helena Fineman Lara Cook Sacha Power Donna Fong Charlotte Griffin Alida Spencer Abigail Gray Anita Kontopos Mayleen Wong Rebecca Hills Natasha Kolsapas BOYS Vanessa Huppert Nikita Ranchhod Tyler Cantlon Pau la Johnson Geraldine Shaw Nathan Douglas Kerry Lee Amy Tannahill Nicholas Johns Janene Linford Kirsty Weyde Charles Kendall Reshmar Nagar Phillippa Wong Emmett Morris Amber Nissen BOYS Nikora Gnaropo Darshna Patel And rew Bettany Vinay Ranchhod Sarah Wolff Hayden Bowers David Roche BOYS Sonny Cho Quentin Thomas Ashton Bilbie Julian Cosgrove Richard Upton Jeffrey Boardman Ham ish Dahya Mark Yardley Clayton Burns Jason Feng Elliot Chapman Robert George Ch ilton Chong Aaron Hodgson David Fellows Christian Imlach Rupert Gough Rizvie Jaimon Harry Harvey Mark King Shane Hope Charley Potter Jeremy Jackson John Stephens Robin Jones Callum Strong Am ish Kanji Georgie Tsalis David Orliansky Apostolos Tsinas PRE·SC HOOL - MRS FREEMAN Morehu Rangi Nectarios Vamvoukakis GIRLS James Rees·Thomas Barnaby Westworth Arti Badiani Rodney Varga Tania Bennett Daniel Wong Melanie Brown Christopher Wyatt Olivia Ritchie Jonathan Yorkal BOYS Faiyaz Aslam Nicholas Booth Armand Borovik John Buck Nathan de Senna Michael Fletcher Daniel Green Steven Haturini Craig Jenkin Stratos Kaldelis Alexander Mulholland Antony Nobilo Sureen Patel Trent Stevenson Justin Thomason

4 J.3 - MRS McALISTER J.5 - MRS WARD STD.1 - MRS GROVE GIRLS GIRLS GIRLS Renu Badiani Tun isha Goonewardene Marie AIOpopo Leona Barsanll Sophie lackey Antoinette de Senna Meg Brooks Naina Manga Penelope Forrest Marie Chan Sarah Richardson Kale Galli Sarah·Jane Harvey BOYS Tamsim George Felicity Hazlett David Colman Wendy Kendall Nicola Jenkin Benjamin Fellows Amanda Kibble Nadine Johns Richard Griffin Kim King Voula Kaldelis Warwick Kelly Mieke Kruyff Tanya Kurtz Duncan Mcintyre Aimee Morris Joanna MacKay Stephen Upton Hayley Ritchie Nicola Martin Darryl Wolff Rita Taupau Alison McDougall Chantelle Whetu Liana Nobilo 5TO.1 BOYS Kavita Patel GIRLS Scott Adrian Emma Sutcliffe Hayley Archibald Jonathan Bares Eva Toia Belinda Colley Keane Chan Kirsty Walker Amanda Gosgrove Jason Chan Joanne Wrigh t Joana Glovanldis Simon Deane BOYS Jonelle Halkett Flavius Grubjesic Prilish Bhikha Rachel Isserlis Vi nod Hira Donald Cantlon Philke Kruyff Clinton Huppert Alister Cattell Roan na Shea Marcus Jagan Raymond Cho Maria Sippen Hamant Kasanji Jamie Cobeldick Rebecca Smith Hiran lala Bojan Cvetkovic Melanie White Douglas MacDonald Daniel Fairfull·Smith Antonia Zohrab Dean Moses Deepak Naik Peter Giovanidls BOYS James Jagan Bhavock Pelal Alexander Dean Devendra Patel Patrick Johnston Sasha Ellis Matthew Johnson Benjamin Phillips Matthew Playford Todd Power Wi lliam l evy James Spencer Karl Newport Jonathan Tso Robert Spencer l eighton Walles Raaz Panchal Paul Ta nnahill Umesh Patel Darren Whiting Ashley Taylor Devon Wong Martin Searle Duncan Thomason Timothy Wyatt J.4 - MR S MORGAN STD.2M - MRS MEREDITH GIRLS GIRLS Hannah Borovik Stacey Batsos Saira Dayal Maren Fisher lydia Deakin Belinda Fong Jennifer Eggers Katherine Grubjesic Melaine Gallagher Natalie Imlach Fiona Gregson Roshni Khusal l ouise Hatch Tania King Marie Johns Caroline MacKa y Ria Kilistounakls Preeya Naran Sharni Kelly Kylie Ngaropo Anna Kennedy Manisha Patel Coral·Jade Melgles Kalpana Patel Maryanne Miller Rebecca Scott Amanda·Jane Moresi Cheryl Wright Bhavika Naik Margaret Young Victoria Rankin BOYS Katie Roche Saunder Blauw BOYS Michael Bromley Timothy Adams Brendan Cody Mark Ahkit Anand Dahya Julian Bartram Jayesh Dayal Christopher Bromley Andrew Dykes Matthew Cho Timothy Jackson Nicholas Green Ky le Johnston Justin Kontopos Philip King Pericles Koron iad is Paul Umbidis Mi cky Kum ar Natu Malaulau Paresh lallu Glenn Moyle Jarred Maunder Alexander Nodelman Fletcher Stevenson Shallesh Patel James Stewart Marc Smith Neil Stuttle Michael Stewart Julian Virtue Natha n Strong Kevin Wong Porourangi Tawhiwhirangi 5 Dominic Vardon STO.20 - MRS DUTCH STD. 3S - MRS SIMONSEN STO.4S - MISS SKUSE GIRLS GIRLS GIRLS Robyn Andrew Kirsty Alleway Jehan Abdel-AI Clarissa Barsanti Vanessa Baldey Christina Barna Nicole Bell Suzanne Barrett Pepi Batsos Victoria Bland Glennis Campbell Adele Burns Amanda Bristol Stephanie Hearfield Fiona Clark Deborah Burns Julie King Janice Faletolu Sally Chapman Meena Ranchhod Marama Just Caroline Harding Hayley Sommerville Reena Kanji Penelope Jones Tasia Stace Kim Kauwhata Alpa Kasanji Hayley Stevenson Vasi Malandraki Vanessa Leighs Deidra Sullivan Karen Ngan Adrienne Selmi Sony Vitale Hema Patel Paula Levy Vanessa Wilkinson Jennifer Smith Elizabeth MacDonald BOYS Anna Synnott Natasha Sharp Achillea Aspros BOYS Sara Tulloch Peter Beckett Roger Andrew BOYS Saatyesh Bhana Andrew Geldard Christos Aspros Robin Clapham Benjamin Gordon Daniel Bedingfield Jai Goodyer lance Heppleston Justin Connor Grant Haywood Craig Johnston Christopher Elder Nathan Jelley Peter Jones Graeme Forbes David King Snehal Lala Hitesh Hira Kent l awton Nonda Lingonis Richard Jensen Aaron Mishkin Paul Martin James Mansfield Daniel Mulholland Tushar Panchal Dean Maunder Lincoln Naish/Carlyle Philip Smart Robert McMillan Kiran Patel Brendan Webb Sven Newport Stephen Ross Mark Wilson Clayton Paul Christopher Smith Guy Woodhead Kane·Dell Aihia Clayton Webb Karl Zohrab Kenneth Stratton Andrew Withington Suresh Weerasinghe Robert Wilkinson Clifford Wong STO.4T - MISS THOMAS STD.4L - MISS LIPPERT GIRLS GIRLS Robyn Cassells Michelle Allen Sarah Chait STD.3V - MISS VAUTIER Joanna Garland Nellie Jackson GIRLS Victoria Hall Kirsten leighs Sacha Allington Elene Kanelos l auren Quaintance Fleur Chapman Deborah Mansfield Joanna Silver Claire Egarr Anupa Ranchhod Victoria Sundakov Melaine Gregson Gina Rutherford Michelle Taylor Joanne Bribble Karen Schwartz Sharmila Weerasinghe Marsina Halakas Suzanne Searle BOYS Kirsty Hulena Tania Sm iler Andrew Bares Vanisha Kasanji Nicola Taylor Nicholas Barna Deemple Naran Vanya Tulloch Du ncan Chapman Nicola Nobilo BOYS Anton Cleland Fiona Sheffield Andrew Alleway John Cruickshanks Lisa Stratulatos Mark Baines Dima Geidelberg Katrina Tso Christopher Christopher Radu Goga Maria Vamvoukakis Justin Dick Duncan Hamm Chantal Wolbers Nicholas Hermens Stuart Halligan BOYS Kyle James Gregory Harding Andrew Barnes Innes Kent Vincent Jagan Bevan Cho Mark Kibble Anton Kaganovich Jason Greco Nu Malaulau Crispin Kinder Spiro Harvey Mathew Moresi Nicholas Reeves Vaughan Hatch Craig Musker Simon Richardson Dwight Lucas Luke Panchal Richard Rutten Jaysen Magan Pau l Parnell Robert Schone Andrew McGuire Pau l Rakovich Elliot Smith Scari Morales Guy Silcock Brad Tannahill Milan Naran Brandon Skilton Duncan van der Feliz Ketan Patel Heiko Wegerhoff Scott Ritchie Arun Wurms Michael Sorenson Jeremy Taylor Kent Wong Roger Wong

6 FoliE - MR EMMINS F.lA - MRS ANASTASIOU F.lH - MR HAMPTON GIRLS GIRLS GIRLS Thena Anthopoulos Jessica Beyeler Anita Balakrishnan Sandra Birkett Anita Dykes Allison Chan Theresa Economous Rachel Garthwaite Christine Cowan Kirsteen Ellis Ishara Goonewardene Dale Donoghue Clarie Ewens Laura Hayvice Rebecca Kay Toni Jones Tracey Heemi Charmaine Lucas Jacqueline Newton Kristina Hermens Angela Mansford Teena Patel Stella Makarona Deborah McGuire Susan Quilty Jill Martin Victoria Matthews Karen Rutherford Jenny Morgan Karin Simonlehner Robyn Stoddart Polimia Poulopoulos Una Smith Amanda Swafford Vanessa Robinson Crystal Smith Nicola Turnell Vicki Skinner BOVS Alva Ward Debra Tietjens Dane Allchorne Anna Young Kelly Williams Christopher Bland BOVS Claudia Wong Gregory Birkett Andrew Addeley BOYS Peter Burns Glen Allen Gavin Browne Giles Chapman Kenneth Cody Brett Colman Aaron Cho Shaun Faamalepe-Jones Brett Egarr Philip Colebrook Daniel Finau Shayne Hodson Nicholas Grerar Gareth Greeks Kristy Imlach David Garland Nicholas Griffin Todd Irving Craig Honey Carl James Richy Jackson Daniel Imlach John King Michael King Richard Kramer David Krangel Barry Lei Christopher Mardon Andrew MacDonald Neil MacDonald Andrew McLeod Nicholas Maling Krishna Magan Cadell McMillan Peter Moore Jason Maling Tamas Pacza Damian Phanoulas Rajees Patel Jason Patel Lincoln Robb Mark Rees-Thomas Tristan Reynard Michael Rota Craig Seggie Matthew Shroff Vaughan Ryan Corbett Slace Mark Taulelei Paul Stephen Christian Wolbers Karl Urban Scott Timbs Alan Wong Andrew van Klei Jack Van Maitland Waters F_IIL - MRS LEICESTER GIRLS Jennifer Berryman Joanne Boniface Elena Christopher Justine Farrington Kim Ferguson Palricia Green Vanessa Hamm Rochelle Hearfield Joanne Kelly Christina Limbidis Catherine Mansfield Suzanne Nicholson Mayuri Panchal Meena Patel Emma Silver Larissa Sulzberger Rachel Tannock Sally Wright Sarah Wright BOYS Brent Backhouse Robert Bettelheim Patrick Cattell Jeremy Cauchi Alexander Colebrook Matthew Geldard Craig Hallam Blair Helipeston Gareth Irving Richard Lawton Laurence Musker Matthew 51. Amand Joseph Turner Andrew van der Feltz Diccon West worth 7 PREFECTS - 1983

Back Row: Nicholas Griffin, Jennifer Berryman, Mark SI Amand, Emma Silver, Shaun Faamalepe-Jones, Thena Anthoponlos, Nicholas Maling, Catherine Mansfield. Front Row: Joanne Boniface, Garreth Greeks, Mr N. W. Sh roff, Just ine Farrington, Pa trick Callel.

8 STAFF 1984

This year we welcomed to our staff Miss J. Braithwaite as Art and Craft Specialist and Mr P. Wells as our new Physical Education teacher. Mrs Simonsen also joined the permanent staff. All these teachers have quickly made their mark on the life of our School. We also have welcomed Mrs Delaney and Mrs Dawson to our Administration Staff.

9 SCHOOL HAPPENINGS

INCA Later these roles were announced. First there was Inca was a music, drama production and it was wonder­ Atathlupa (the " Inca" leader) and then the soldier. My ful. I wasn't acting but I was in the choir. The choir lungs were gasping and my stomach wasn't full of stood at the back so I could see the actors on the stage. butterflies but exuberant buffaloes. Soon I found out The first night I was a lillie bit nervous because I had to that I was to be Atathlupa and Michael Rota was to be Sing a prayer. AI the end I was quite surprised the soldier. Everyone still calls me Atathlupa! everything went well. The actors and the costumes About a month before the dreaded night, the rehearsals were super. t felt really pleased I had gone into " Inca", for the cast were twice a week as well as one day during The last night was lovely I was sad though that Inca had the weekend. Many would have regretted being part of finished. I really loved taking part in " Inca" . Miss lip­ the cast but I was content and thought it was helping pert received flowers and Mr Cowely got a box of the school. I wanted to cont ribute. On the opening night chocolates. They really deserved it! Inca really worked I reported to Miss Lippert an hour before being on stage out well, we had gOOd audiences and everything. and had make-up splashed all over my face to make me VANYA TULLOCH - SAT look arrogant and to tell the audience that I am the supreme ru ler. After being made-up I rehearsed my lines with Michael. Then it was time for my costume­ a red tunic and an elaborately designed headdress. (Th is was made by Mrs Bares who put a lot of time and " INCA" PROD UCTION care into it). When it was time lor the procession of the The day came for me and for many others. Miss Lippert "Incas" I lifted my shoulders and face making my noise had announced that auditions for "Inca" were going to protrude - this I felt would make me a man of great starl. authority. From my point of view all three nights went Carefully I recited my chosen piece and then waited extremely well. The orchestra made a fine job of the anxiously for the results. A few weeks later the notice music. We had a fabulous backdrop designed by Miss was hung on the notice board announcing the lucky Lippert and Miss Braithwaite. The cast also did a job people, - to my surprise everyone got a part. Miss with their roles. But last and not least - Miss Lippert Lippert split the cast into two groups and rehearsals needs all the ten marks for making " Inca" possible. It began. During rehearsals we were asked for ideas and has given me and I am su re many other people the began to shape the large improvisations for the chance of a lifetime and I hope Saini Mark's will keep production. We all knew Miss Lippert was eyeing producing major productions. people for the few major roles. ALEX CO LEBROOK - F11

ST MARK'S SCHOOL

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10 " INCA" PRODUCTION THE ART DEPARTMENT Direct a major production. What a daunting thought! The art department has come to the end of its first year Auditions first and hundreds of children moving, and one that has been memorable. Du ri ng the year I reading, enthusiastic. How can I choose? I know, lets think all the teachers would agree that we have seen a make this production a Cecil B de Mille film - a cast of big improvement in the interest level and abilities of the hundreds! Alright children, everybody can be in it. children. Many different aspects of childrens art have Rehearsals, rehearsals, rehearsals. The children been discussed and experimented with - producing a worked tremendously well together and gave up their variety of colourful and imaginative work from the weekends to come into the chaos that was a rehearsal. children. Slowly everything takes shape and I begin to see some The children's art is given recognition through displays glimmer that this show might just about be in our school hallways, the library, the Classrooms, the presentable. Finally, after a month of sleepless nights administration block and the art room itself. Many a the curtain goes up! I was immensely proud of the visitor has commented on the attractiveness of these children and their work, it makes that effort seem all displays. worthwhile. A highlight of the year for the art department was our I would like to thank those involved especially the staff School Art Exhibition on 25-26 October. A variety of and cast members for putting up with my mind changes work was selected from children ranging from Sid but a special Ihankyou must go to Alex and Michael for 2-Form II. It was prepared (mounted and labelled) and the magic they managed on the night. Thankyou displayed in the hall. We used the walls and free everyone. standing partitions. The result was wonderful - as JAN LIPPERT - SL good as any gallery! A fun sideline were the caricatures of the staff - a source of amusement for both the students and the staff. The junior department NETBALL - TEACHERS V PUPILS contributed portraits of their fathers and pre-school Sometime in the second term the A Team netballers stole the show with papier mache pigs. played a group of teachers in a netball match. The net­ During the year several classes (mainly in the Form I bailers (girls) had their own cheerleading team, a group and II area) have had the marvellous opportunity to visit of boys dressed up and were shouting out cheers. Some the National Art Gallery. We are lucky to be so close to of the teachers playing dressed up in weird outfits, Mr this Gallery and to be able to use the services of An ne Shroff, Miss Braithwaite and a couple of other teachers. Roberts, the Primary Education Officer. She has made The teachers also had cheerleaders -Miss Uppert and many friends here at St. Mark's and the children have Miss Skuse. This game was filled with excitement and enjoyed viewing the great varieties of sculptures, was a lot of fun. At the end of it all the teachers won drawings, painting etc. Sincere thanks go to the Mother 4-3. But teachers beware of the kids next year! Helpers who have assisted on these visits. Without CHRISTINA LlMBIDIS - 2L their help we would not be able to make these trips.

11 The Art Department had the honour of working with Round the school we went and by the time I had reach· Miss Lippert and the drama department during the ed the art room there were two people left, all the others production of Inca. The back·drop banners and other art had disappeared into other classrooms visiting their work indicate the amount of work put into t his project. children (some parents came along). I herded up the reo Congratulations go to Angela Mansford, Karl Urban, maining two we had left when I rea lised the Juniors Emma Silver and Nicola Taylor whose posters were would be singing at this lime. I walked slowly up with judged the best in a competition run by Ewart Hospital. my little group and lost the two remaining people I had Well done also to Vincent Jogan, Deborah Mansfield in the crowds! After the singing I tried to herd people in· and Nicola Taylor whose paintings have been sent to to the staffroom saying " There are cups of tea in the Auckland for judging in the 15th International Ch ildrens staffroom". It was a busy day! Art Exhibition. SARAH WRIGHT - 2L Our elective programme Uun ior and senior) has given the ch ildren the opportunity to work in smaller groups, It was Grandparent 's day. It was on a Friday afternoon participating in a wider selection of activities. The and I was in the library. All of the grandparents came in· quality of work produced has been impressive, to the library, and one of the Grandma's said " Hello", to especially in construction. me and r said, " Hello" to her. She said " What a good girl", I said " I am reading a book called Joe goes to Special thanks go to Mrs Irving and her helper Mrs School". The Grandparents went out of the library and Leighs, who have come to school during the third term they went up to the classes 10 see all the other pupils. to take leatherwork with children from senior electives. CH ERYL WRI GHT - S2M Lastly my thanks go to the teachers for their support and especially to the ch ildren who have worked conscientiously during the year. Both those with artistic ability and those who simply enjoy using art as a medium for expressing their ideas, have contributed ORIENTEERING to the atmosphere and work of the art room. "Adventure" is t he new sport al SI. Mark's where you do J. BRAIT HWAITE things from orienteering to bowling. Orienteering is a game where you use your skills in reading a map, which shows you where to find concealed yellow markers. You may think this sounds easy but you're wrong. GRANDPARENT'S DAY Orienteering is just an excuse for Mr Wells to make us " You , you , you and you can go" the teacher demanded. age twice as rapidly, go through long dewy grass, get· We buttoned ourselves up and waited outside the ting losl and being scratched by gorse. I only suggest it Junior Assembly for our group of grandparents to show for fit people. round the school. I had the remaining lot - about 10. SALLY WRIGHT - 2L

12 BUSINESS HOUSE RElAY 84: thrust the baton into my hand and with shouts of en· I woke up on the morning of Sunday the 22nd of Juty couragement, I was off! with butterflies in my stomach, and I wondered why, but Alter about % a mile I found oul it wasn't easy, just then I remembered today was the 2Y2 mile relay that I after I trudged around one corner another one loomed had been dreading for weeks. " Why not go back to up ahead of me! Finally I saw the finishing line for my sleep", I told myself wearily, but mum's voice inter· lap, and I made a made sprint for the end. rupted any thoughts I had of doing thaI. " Come on " Phew" , I sank down onlo the ground exhausted until t Joanne, you're going to be late!" saw Mr Wells coming - he had run the whole race! Finally I sl umped out 01 bed and dressed in my After all the runners had finished we went to a prize glv· tracksuit and comfortable running shoes, bought ing and to our delight SI. Marks received two prlzes. especially for the race. Now, I'm relieved its all over and I can sit back and just After what Mum thought to be ' A good breakfast' and hope I don't get picked to run next year! wishes of luck from my brothers, Dad drove me to JOANNE KELLY - F2L school were we all met before going to the starting line. Alilhe other runners were at school looking nervous bul eager, and even Mr Shroff was there in a tracksuit, ElECTIVES wishing us all good luck. Every Monday in the last period we have Electives. We When we arrived at the starting line at Island Bay , the all have different electives. Some have art, first aid , leaders of the six teams from 51. Marks collected their French and drama. All of them are very interesting. Dif· teams' numbers and a big gun started the number one ferent teachers take different electives like Mrs runners off. Anaslasiou lakes FrenCh etc. I was fourth runner in our team and Mr Mailing drove us I'm in the French elective and I think that it is very in· round to Scorching Bay, where our lap would begin. The teresting and fun. I've never learned French before and day was perfect for running, according to all the have always wan ted to learn. Sometimes I do funny parents and we had a great lime jogging along the things as I don't understand French. When she asks me beach and warming up, waiting for our turn to run. All of to stand I sit and when she says sit then I stand ! When a sudden a cheer went up and the first runner was in she asks me to do anything I always do the wrong thing sight! Panting and with sweat dripping down his head, unless my friends advise advise me. We sometimes see he tagged the next man and wished him good luck. movies or films in our electives. This is fun, as you can We were getting pretty nervous by th en, but we needn't see a film with your friends and learn things you don't have worried because our runners came in quite a while know too. Electives also increase our general after the fi rst man. knowledge. I think that electives are fun! The next thing I knew I was at the starting line and Joe MAYUAI PANCHAl - F2

13 SCHOOL PATROL PATROL DISCOMFORTS Once again this year our forth strong Road Safety How would you feel having to go to school on a cold Patrol took to the streets in rain, hail, wind and sh ine to wintery rainy morning and then having to go on patrol. ensure the safety of all pedestrians using the t wo It's not very exciting with rain dripping off the tip of Patterson Street crossings. Divided into daily patrols of your nose, hail st inging your face like pins and needles, eight members, this year's team has maintained the feet sodden with water and an overall unhappy unblemished safety record of those of past years, and miserable feeling. Your jaw begins to ache holding a did as those before them became Quickly immune to steel whistle, arms get tired raising and lowering the the not infrequent abuse of their authority through the rickety old pole and toes go to sleep dOing nothing. But arrogant attitudes of some drivers and adult all comes to an end when you're sitting in the staffroom pedestrians. in a comfortable chair sipping a sweet piping hot As a team they have carried out their duties with a high chocolate milo thirty minutes later! degree of efficiency and have on occasions displayed a RICHARD LAWTON - 2L level of judgement in the face of unusual circumstances, that the uninitiated could be forg iven fOf thinking was well beyond their years. Thanks too, most go to the staff who accompany each patrol and the Officers of the Ministry 01 Transport who frequently lend their presence and always proffer a friendly greeting in passing in recognition of the excellent job these children do. The training of the patrols for 1985 commenced in November and as they already show signs of matching the competence of this year's team, the safety of next year's pedestrians is already secure.

14 ORIGINAL

THE PHOTOCOPIER Ira was going to his friend's house next door. He was on Queer but ravenous the steps thinking about what he was going to wear. The rOlund object sits bravely His sister said " Are you going to take your teddy bear to Sm irking at the puny typewriter your friends house?" " No I'm not going to take my Fiercely devouring newsprint teddy bear to my frie~ds house". His sister said, " But When with a never ending enormous appetite you have ever slept without your teddy bear before". But an odd one JAMES REES-THOMAS - Jl For he coughs, splutters and spews it out again Once more Sometimes he stares So lonely Everyone wanted Jesus to be their king because he fed But still remains the admired king , five thousand people. But Jesus didn't want to be the Of the working, active, bustling office. king of the earth. He wanted to be the king of the VANESSA HAMM - 2L heavenly father. Then a nasty storm came and some wind blew all over the place. Then it stopped then at three o'clock something came creeping to their boat. Someone was there. It was Jesus. STRE ET KID CHilTON CHONG - Jl Haunted like a suspected witch Battered like the earth a war is fought on I am a giant named Craig. I am so strong J can lift up a Cringing al the power very very big bottle. I can have the bottle on my head for The power of people destructive 100 hours. I can lilt up a tree. I make the tree into a to all but themselves walking stick. I can use the tree like an umbrella. One As one man looks on in sorrow day I was walking in the woods to look at the peaches fear and devastation there. One was so good I had to eat it then I lifted the Another applauds the vulgar scene. peach tree up and I held it on my head for 100 hours then I took it down. A child With death in his eyes NICOLA J - J3 Reasons with his subconscious mind Rejecting the world which invades him, Ruthlessly destroying him, Giants are big. They can lift a house. I met a giant once. To escape from the world's cruelties It was very big. It said it was going to eat me. It 's name and realities was Tomas. He had a brother. His name was Jim. They He feels the instinct for survival, went to a school. It's name was St. Mary's. All the RUN! people ran away because they were frightened. But the Pressures force him outwards giants were never ever seen again. Their mother Mary His presence enforcing the world to do good was sad. But the boy giants father came home from What a dream! work. He put a fire in the fire place. The mother told him Comfort what had happened to them. So Mary went to the Reassurance school but there was no one there. The mother cried. Mobility But the father made her quiet. The father said come Friends home with me. These make a home - His home. MEG BROOKS - J3 PATRICK CArrELL - 2L

THE ENDLESS STEPPE OUTCAST BY: ESTHER HAUTZIG RATING: A+ A grotesque distorted figure silhouetted against the selling sun Th is book is set on the bleak plains of Siberia during He bends, World War II. It is the tue story of a ten year old Polish His humped back projecting girl and her family and how they were exiled by the from his misshapen body Russians to Siberia for t he 5 years of war. Picking up an unfortunate bird The family had just woken up one morning when there he caresses it in his claw·like hand. was a knock on the door and the next thing they knew He sighs, they were on a big, smelly cattle truck on their way to A deep sigh of loneliness and care. the station. They were given just ten minutes to pack SARAH WR IGHT - 2L all they would need for the next five years. They were then packed along with about forty other Poles, into a railway car previously used for A dog lives in a kennel. A dog likes to chew a bone. An transporting cattle to the slaughterhouse and taken on important thing is a collar. A coliar keeps the dog with a six week journey across Europe to Siberia, during you. You also have to have a lead. A lead is attached to which they were fed on only watery soup. The five years the collar. What you do is you hold on to the lead. A dog that were to tallow were the hardest in Esther's rather has to be registered. That means they have to have a easy lite for they contained poverty, hunger and number which is the number the dog belongs to. It is sufferings such as Esther had never known before. Important. This is an excellent story for children from 9-13 years. PHYllIDA CRAWFORD - Jl SHARMILLA WEERASINGHE - S 4T

15 THE MAGIC PENCIL SILENCE One day I wen! to the dairy to buy some candy. Outside Questionly looking at my companions the shop I found a pencil. It was red. I took it home. My Their mouths moving mechanically mother said I could take it to school. So the next day I Worriedly I go on with my work ate my breakfast happily. Then 1 took the pencil and set Hoping the ringing silence would leave off for school. When I got to school we did reading. I It didn't leave, picked up my pencil and started to write. After a few Going on into eternity minutes I needed to go to the toilet. When 1 got back my I couldn't speak or tell anyone; work was done, At once I knew my pencil was magiC! The words would come out wrong When I took my work up to the teacher she gave me a So I sit here waiting stamp saying lovely printing. 1 was very proud. The next And don't have the knowledge of what to do. day I used it, the next and the next. Soon I got a merit DEBORAH - S.4L card. RACHEL ISSERLIS - Std 1W

WINTER The howling wind THE MAGIC MIRROR The rain teaming At gym I was the worst at handstands. One day I got Everything is muddy and sloshy sick. My Granny sent me a present. It was a mirror. I We are stuck inside. didn't realise it was magic. Suddenly I was in this Lightning strikes strange land. I was walking by when I saw everything Thunder roars was upside down. I saw a boy and girl walking on their J go to bed hands. The houses looked very funny upsidedown. A and snuggle in the cosy blankets. man said good morning to me. A person said to me Morning comes aren't you tired of walking on your feet. No its much The robin is chirping easier. But how come YOU're not walking on your hands. The sun is rising Because all the time I try to do a handstand I fall over. The Spring has come at last. But you won't allover in upsidedown land. So I tried it. I VANYA TU LLOCH - S.4L didn't fall over. Suddenly I was back in bed with my tea. When I was well I was the best at handstands. ROANNA SHEA - Std 1W

Dizzy dazzling lights dangerously flash On and off Gathering Gretchen to their aid TRAV ELLING BY PLANE Starting up again, active When you travel by plane you must wait in the Two thousand years departure lounge. If you are late the lights flash to tell After landing to you to hurry up. You show your ticket. You put your bag Rest in the swamp. in the X-ray. If you have a bomb you will get sent to jail. DEBORAH M -SAL You board the plane. First you must show your boarding pass and you show one of the crew. They will direct you to your seat. The captain asks the control tower if the plane is clear for take-off. The planes engines roar as the plane takes off. If you want any THE FI SHERMAN refreshment you just ask any of the crew. You have Mr Flynn the fisherman, lunch, dinner or breakfast. Then the crew gives you Went fishing to avoid a din. drinks to drink. The pilot asks the control tower if the He took his bait, his rod, his line plane is clear for landing. The plane goes towards the So far everything was fine. terminal. You go off the plane and go and meet your He drove to his favourite fishing spot, friends. (wh ich I'd rather mention not) SASH A ELLIS - Std 1W He threw out his line and pulled and pulled, But all the fishes had him fooled. He got impatient and drove away, But my the fishes had a wonderful day. And that's the story of Mr Flynn lAM The unsuccessful Fisherman. I am a cat. I'm a home cat. My name is Whiskey. My DIMA GEIDELBERG - S.4T owner's name is Kate. Kate is very nice to me. One time Kate's mother told Kate to feed me, So she did. Then Kate started knitting. Some wool fell in my bowl. I began to chase the wool like it was a mouse. In the end I was in a MESS. Kate laughed and laughed until her Streaking across the galazy sides hurt. Her mother came in and yelled WHAT IS Taking daring risks THAT. Kate stopped laughing, turned red and then I Attacking alien ships turned blue, black, green and last of all pink. This I Round the earth starship goes. turned my normal colour. (My normal colour is white). Trailing stars behind Kate's mother told Kate to put me outside. I saw a Ready for anything mouse. I thought it was some wool so I walked away. Enterprise here we go The mouse smiled. Kirk explores new civilisations. MELANIE WHITE - Std 1W CLASS POEM - S4L

16 MONSTERS CATS Scaly, slimy, sneaky, blue and green bodied BUSHY TAILED, FAT, THIN, HUNGRY, FAST Howling, roaring, screaming, yelling PROWLING, CRAWLING, JUMPING Battling with each other, demons, ghosts SOFT FUR RUBBING AGAINST YOUR LEGS Viscious Martians devouring each other FELINE MONSTERS KIRSTY HULENA - S.3V BY MELANIE GREGSON - Std. 3V

MONSTERS DAD Slippery, Sl imey, Gooey, mushy He is kind - my father - every day. In the caves arguing and spitting He'll always let me go out and play Stuffing human flesh into their mouths And al night we 'll sit and watch T.V. Screeching and bawling their heads off. I'll sit on his knee VAUGHAN HATCH - S.3V And he'll cuddle me. DEI ORE SU LLIVAN - 3S

FRITH Her skimpy clothing hangs limply about her. BREAK DANCING Her hair falls down past her tanned shoulders in Breakdancing is a lot of fun, complex tangles - Showing your skills to everyone, Knots only the wind and salty water it it possible? .. Yes it is, Could create. And the crowds out there are Her bare feet pick her way delicately between stones Saying "Gee Whizz" and sharp pebbles. Boy oh boy see that kid, While brown arms firmly - yet gently Look at the things that he just did. Hold her load. Round and round I spin on my head Her deep green eyes On my arm and on my leg, Reflect the fear - mingled with hope Me, my friend and my get·o·blaster She feels in her mind. Making us dance much much faster, The stories of the old man I don't think I'll forget this day, Twisted and deformed by doings of evil are Now I think I'll go and play. pushed away. Replaced by the hope ANDREW BARES - S.4T That th is man - strange though he may be Might be able to grant the gift of life once again. ELLIOTT SM ITH PROOUCTIONS PROUDLY PRESENTS To the poor creature she holds. JUSTINE FARRINGTON - Form 2L MOTORWAY CRASH Peter and Mary were driving to Dannevirke to see some friends. They were going on State Highway 2, or so they Don't be sad on this line day, thought. There was a broken bridge near Upper Hutt so You'll soon find out it just won't pay. they had to go through Gladstone, a small country town BY SURESH - Std 20 not far from Masterton. But since the children were brawling in the back, they did not notice the detour sign. Had the children not been shouting, Peter may My brother Bob can really bake have been able to avoid the broken bridge, but as they But can he bake a chocolate cake? were just going to the bridge they crashed into a sheep CLIFFORD - Std 20 truck. Just li ke Knight Rider they flew over the trUCk, will all the sheep going " 8aa" under them. Just as they were falling off the bridge, a steep pipe stocking out My brother Bob can really bake, from the bridge caught under the car's axle rod. The He usually bakes my birthday cake. family was saved. After a while the rescue helicopter DEAN - Std 20 rescued them and they continued to Dannevirke. The children never shouted in the car again. S.4T I cannot stand the colour red Oh its the colour I really dread. VICTORIA - Std 20 THE MEAL The smell of well cooked food Wafted smoothly through the air, His mustache looks like a bushy wig, As we entered the restaurant Just like one on a big fat pig. We were filled with fear, BY SURESH - Sid 20 For Mr Shroff was there that night To join us for a meal, I started to race with the re st of the pack, So naturally we were nervous I tried hard not to but stopped for a snack. While we ate the eel, The rack of lamb was tasty VICTORIA - Std 20 But the cutlets were better, The dinner was lovely A butterfly flew over my back So we wrote a thankyou letter. With a pack and a plastic mack. VANESSA HAMM and EMMA SILVER - F2L (Special KYLIE NGAROPO - 2M Education)

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19 TH E SNAP ELECTION "84" MY FAVOURITE SHOES Last week The Prime Minister Sir Robert called a snap My favourite shoes are my gumboots because they election. make me bounce. The parties running are: JOHN STEPHENS - J2 National - Sir Robert Muldoon Labour - Mr David Lange My favourite shoes are my slip-ons because they are Social Credit - Bruce Beetham slippery when I walk outside. The New Zealand Party - Robert Jones KERRY BURCHEn - J2 The two main parties are National and Labour. The election will be held in two weeks time on 14th July. Mr My favourite shoes are my sandals because they are Jones says that the P.M. called the election early nice and comfortable on my feet. because he knows that November the county would be NIKIT A RANCHOD - J2 in such financial ruin that he would stand no chance of being re -elected. Things have really got going now, My favourite shoes are my sneakers because they make There are slogans up all over town saying things like me run really fast. " Muldoon has an incredible cheek". The leaders of all HAMISH DAHYA - J2 the parties are launching their election campaign. Last night when Sir Robert Muldoon was launching his My favourite shoes are my gumboots because I can campaign a protester wearing a Muldoon mark was be wear them in dirty puddles. headed on a mock guillotine. So will we have a new P.M. or note - well we will just have to wait and see. BARNABY WESTWORTH - J2 SHARMILA WEERASINGHE - S.4T My favourite shoes are my sandals because they are red. They have buckles. PHILU PPA WONG - J2 CHEERLEADING ·'Red 's looking good". SPIDERS You spend half of lunchtime looking for somewhere to practise and then there's always someone watching. Spiders make webs. They stay in them until the insect comes along. Some can kill you. They have big legs and " Red's looking fine" . there are eight. In their bodies they make silk for their You can't use different, new, or weird actions because webs. there's always someone who can't do them and then RIZVIE JAIMON - J2 they come up with something even weirder. " Red·s gonna beat you one more time". The spider spins the web using the stuff inside him. It It really is hopeless. Rumours are that Owen is copying comes out the back. He spins the web to catch the fty. Julius, who is copying West Watson, and West Watson Then he eats the fly. Some spiders eat birds. is copying Owen. But really the actions that everyone CHARLOnE GRIFFIN - J2 uses are the most obvious ones, to use when cheerleading. Some spiders are poisonous. Spiders lay eggs and they "Hey, hey" . bu ild webs for their homes, They sit in the middle of the Fancy having seven people in your team, then ending web and wait till flies come in the web. They the spiders up wi th three because the others won't co-operate and eat them. behave so they are thrown out. No-one else is willing to PAUL TSINAS - J2 jOin. " Hey, hey". It certainly costs a lot of money to buy raffia for the CLOWNS pom poms and then you either have to have a willing Funny, clumsy, mum to make the mini skirts or buy them, There 's Acting, appearing, disappearing, always a problem when someone's too big and Acrobatic silly men someone else is too small. Comedians " Reds gonna beat you one more time - Hey, hey! " DANIEL MULHOLLAND - 3S Not everyone is the same size s you have to sort that out for a start. It's not really fair having the small ones at the front and the tall ones at the back, so you really need a straight line or a circle or some shape where WHY BIRDS HAVE NO TEETH everyone can be seen. At one time there lived a bird who was not very honest. " Got West Watson" . Now the King at that time was the big Mountain Lion called Bohovarotious. Now every day the bird would fly JOANNE BONIFACE - 2L into the lion's cave and steal some food. The lion did not like this and so one day t he lion stayed at home watching for the thief. Soon enough the bird did come into the cave and the lion jumped out and caught the CHESS bird. " Now bird," the lion said, " As a punishment for Although I have only just learnt how to play chess, I stealing my food." So the lion pulled out all the bird's really enjoy playing some of the best chess players in teeth. And that is why birds nowadays have no teeth my class. I've only played about 12 games and won 2 and why birds only eat plants. But as for that bird the but just the challenge of the game brings enjoyment to birds nowadays always steal fruit off fruit trees and me , The people I play know I'm a beginner so they things like that. If you look in a bi rd's mouth you can always try to help me improve my knowledge of the still see the marks in the gum from where the teeth game. used to be. ANGELA MANSFORO - F1 H PAUL MARTIN - 4S

20 The wise old owl sat in the three and watched a PERSONAL POETRY butterfly go after a bee. SKIING SAUNDEA BLAUW - S2M Skiing Swish! Rasey Cheeks LEAVING HOME Power. Cold noses. Storming out of the house Red ears. Shouting, full of anger Mountain slopes. Anger not explainable Happy faces. My head in a cloud Mist. I was enraged! Snow men I didn't care about anything Excited! I didn't care whal people fell! Falling through ice I feel extremely proud and bold Losing balance I hold my head high Feeling free A little cloud of anger still stays in my head Icey grounds But I am confident Frozen fingers I am proud of leaving home. determination Now I am different again En joy it while you can! I feel sad, depressed VA NESSA WILKINSO N - 3S Not proud this time I don't hold my held up, bu t down KICking cans I am bored TENNIS My life seems empty The streets bare Serving Rubbish my only company Missed it I feel insecure (She's really good) I feel no reassurance Here come another ball Wind dives down my Ihin layers of clothing Hit It! Shivering and cold, always cold, Backhand too! Perhaps dying? Returning forehand And no warm house, tea, cake and family comfort. (Under the net) Playing on grass courts DICCON WESTWORTH - 2L Serving She hits Net! I've won! I've won! THE FOAL Everyone watching me Claiming the cup, and my partner claiming the medal. Soft velvet nose My instructor clapping Rubbing gently on the mare's flank What a racket! little body and head emerging I'm cryi ng with happiness. Wobbling on his long, long legs Standing unsteadily KIRSTY ALLEWAY - 3S Leaning against his mother, a tall back mare The little foal extends a long sl im leg Another slender le t out In front The marching elephant As he totters a couple of yards Like a brass band strolling Then starting in the shiny brown throat down main street Comes a whinny Trumpeting a tune to himself Echoing in the mountain air GRAIG HALLAM - 2L Two hours iater he is galloping Down the mountainside Eager to meet the rest of the herd. DESTINATION - HIROSHIMA EMMA SILVER - 2L I had flown many times before But not on a mission like this I didn't know RIPPLES Till that final second What death and destruction I hear a lillie plop, My cargo was to cause From the middle of the pod, As il plummeted to earth I watch the ripples glide, The feeling of guilt From my lillie stool. Flowed in to my stomach I'm sill ing all alone, Almost choking me On the grassy shore, In its desperate attempt As I watch the ripples glide, It was like he ll [ close my door. For Ihose Innocenl families who perished I stand by my window, Vapourlsing things they had loved and cared for. And watch the ripples glide, Gu ilt, And as I stand and watch them, was telling me to turn around [ feel happy and peaceful inside. And die with the innocent. DEBORA H McGU IRE - FIH RIC HARD LAWTON - 2L

21 REJECTION OUR TEDDY BEARS The warped and twisted body My bear is a teddy. He is a brown bear. t take him to bed A silhouette of darkness with me because he helps me to go to sleep. He makes Li ving alone, knowing no one me feel warm. Rejected by others NATASHA KOTSAPAS - J2 Thought upon as inferior to everyone Concealing his true nature My bear's name is Robert John. He is ginger and His abilities rendered useless scruffy. He can turn his head, arms, and legs around. I By unjust rejection. take him to bed. I got him when I was a baby. JEREMY CAUCHI - 2L AMY TANNAHILL - J2

My bear is a koala. He climbs trees and eats their leaves. I got him from my aunty when I was a baby. I BEARS take him to bed to cuddle. The polar bears lives in the ice and in the snow. It has a woolly coat. It is very cold. It is never hot there. It's coat CHARLEY POTTER - J2 is wh ite. It eats seals. A polar bear likes the snow. He is My bear is called Robert. I got him from Australia. He is white and hard to find. He is just like the snow. a big bear. I take him to bed because he makes me nice RENU BADIANI - J2 and warm. The polar bear has got a good nose. He smells danger. CALLUM STRONG - J2 He has a cave in the snow on a big mountain. He eats Spiders are poisonous and make webs. They have eight seals and fish. He is white. He likes to swim in the sea. legs. Spiders eat insects. They make a web to catch When he gets out he shakes his fur. insects. They wait till it flies into the web and gets CHRISTIAN IMLACH - J2 caught. Then they put their fangs into it to kill it and eat it. The bears eat fish and deer. They are white and brown. The white bears live in the snow. The brown bears don'l. AMY TANNAHILL - J2 They live in caves. The Panda is black and white. He isn't a bear. He eats bamboo. He lives in China. MARK KING - J2 OBSERVATION FROM ST MARK'S The World is a place of fascinating detail and life. A far off light on the horizon pricks up like a pang of a TIGERS thistle entering a thumb. Tigers eat meat. They look for food in the jungle. Tigers A swirling blanket of mist envelopes the peaks of look like cats but they are very gruff. lumbering hills, the olive green is speckled with the ANITA KONTOPOS - J2 various shades of white, red and steel gray. Modern day giants of steel and concrete reach for the A tiger only gets fierce when he has some mat because sky, competing for space like trees in an Amazon rail he is hungry. forest. A bright orange tower of steel swings in yet JOHN STEPHENS - J2 another mouthful for another fledgling steel superstructure. Blades of grass wave, bind and flutter The tiger lives in the jungle. When he's hungry he eats like fantails flilting around swaying palm fronds. An meat. He goes and looks for food and ki lls it with his oval of placid green with balding patches is surrounded claws. by a seething river 01 speeding colours and dull gray tar. JASON JENG - J2 A balding head bobs past while it's feet patter upon a A tiger eats meat. He has sharp claws to fight with. If he gum encrusted pavement. gets angry he will eat people. Faded reddish brown bricks are wedged in a lichen ANDREW BETTANY - J2 covered grouting, crumbling with an age of wear. Here my vision ends in a blurred yellow haze. Tigers eat meat. They say Grmr when they are feel ing GARETH GREEKS - 2E bad in the jungle. RUPAL PATEL - J2

SCHOOL YARD OBSERVATION Many voices chattering in my ear. IN A CAVE UNEXPLORED Blobs of chewinggum lie in hard flat shapes on the There I was, tired and exhausted pavement. A stream of endless cars roar past over My heart was panting so last I fell faint I was in a cave all alone, unexplored black tar seal roads. Grass on the mounds sways in the cold wind . The candle wax dripped on my hand like hot lava Sweat on my forehead trickled down my face Scaffolding covers the old grand stand like ivy clinging Darkness and fear ran into my mind to a wall. New Zealand flag flutters on top of the Hopelessly confused I tripped over, candle vanished Museum like clothes on a washing line in the wind. Sitting in cold water I felt numb In the distance hills are being blanked in layers of white Seconds seemed like minutes, minutes seemed like mist. Beyond all this may people continue on their busy hours way. Shimmering in the distance I saw a light, Suddenly the sun burst through the clouds and lights Hope seemed near, but yet so far. up the whole scene. SARAH CHAIT - 4T JOHN KING - 2E

22 WHY WE WANT TO SAVE THE PAN DA Observing the view from the hilltop Every seven years in Ch ina the bamboo dies off and A con tented Eavesdropper to the messages racing turns into fJowers and for some reason the panda can't back and forth. eat those flowers, So every seven years hundreds and A steadfast soldier silhouetted against the sky . hundreds of pandas die so we are making panda hand NICHOLAS GRIFFIN - 2E puppets and selling them to every class to Standard Two, We will be selling them for 5c each. The proceeds will go towards Save the Panda Fund. The panda was brought up in China. Pandas do not live in groups like birds, deer and other animals. The panda lives its own In the middle of Term II Mrs Beverly Price (the author of way in its own time. In the zoo the male and female Ch ildren's Story Readers read by infants) came to talk pandas are in separate cages so if they fight the baby to us. won 't get involved. The panda has one extra thumb. One of the things she told us was about the difficult There is another panda called the lesser panda. It is the task at writing them. same because it has got that thumb. For example: won't must become will not ANYA ZO HRAB - S1 Daddy must become Father, and new words explained by pictures. We want to save the panda, so we are going to make a We decided to try and write one ourselves and here is fund for the pandas. We are saving money for the the finished product. pandas because pandas eat bamboo trees and eve ry "The Cow's Breakfast" seven years the bamboo flowers and then the panda can't eat the bamboo tree. And this year is one of the Father is away. seven years. It is the seventh year this year. There is a Mother is away. food that pandas will eat but they will only get that if John is away. they are in the zoo. So people are going out into the wild Where are they going? to look for pandas bu t pandas are very hard to find Father, Mother and John are camping. because they don't live in groups like other animals. But something is wrong. About a hundred pandas have already died. A panda is A cow is hungry. a cute lillie creature. Pandas come from Ch ina, and if It is going to eat Father's breakfast. pandas are extinct then our children will never get to Father is angry. see a real live panda, they will only see posters and Mother and John try to stop the cow. pictures, and films and stuffed toys. Pandas are not a Fat her jumps on the cow's back. member of the bear family. There are two kinds of The cow is angry. pandas - one is the greater pandas which is the one It runs around on the grass. that we are making money for because it eats a lot. The Father falls off. other one is the lesser panda it will live because it only eats a little bit of food. Standard One is going to do a The cow is frightened. fund for the pandas and we will be making hand pu ppet It runs away. pandas and se lling them fo r 5c each. The money will go Father is not hurt. towards the Save the Panda Fund. Mother cooks some more breakfast. BELI NDA COLLEY - SI Now Father is happy. We wrote to Mrs Price in hope she might publish it. The answer remains unknown as we have only recently sent MICE the letter and are waiting for the reply. Mice can swim. They c reep through the house to get VANESSA HAMM and EMMA SILVER - F2L (Special cheese. Cats don't like mice. They catch the mice and Ed ucation) show them to their owners. KIRSTY WEY DE - J2 LIVES STRAINED FOR ETERNITY A mouse lived in a hole. He looked for dinner In a doom stricken strait a fiendish reef gains price. everywhere, but he couldn't find any food. A cat came Wahine teeters in the talons of destruction, and killed the mouse. Then he ate it. So the mother Fa ltering amid a squandering surge of mouse went creeping and got some cheese then she Tempestous sea went back cryi ng because her husband died. Grabbed by a hidden menace. NECTARIOS VAMVOUKAKIS - J2 The herculean waves pinnacles o f horror wreak destruction The mice carry diseases and swim in the sea. They live Amongst panic stricken passengers in a hole in a house and look for food at nighttime when Each trough shows another gra ve. they come out. Minds stretched to inconceivable limits PAUL TSI NAS - J2 Of fear was passengers stampede to the Lifeboats their only possible Mice like to eat corn and cheese. They climb trees. Oasis of safety. Sometimes they eat biscuits. They live in a next. Mice have big ears to hear danger. My cat once caught two Bleary eyed bystanders feel helplessness and prepare mice. He was a good boy. for a'task of Pu rsuing the luckless ones as the CALLUM STRO NG - J2 Waves take their Toll. Fortunate survivers are cannoned by THE IRON MAN Aquatic force to a final rendezvous A colossal Grey Iron Man With relief. Towering, menacing, unmoving NI CHO LAS MALING - 2E

23 CONTRAST Trees cover the mountainside arranged in the best looking way. Side by side the shrubs all lie smothering Looking way up into the wilderness you feel as though the hill making the sight a pleasure to see. Blue sky you're on your own. A long and tiring stretch separates blends well wit h the h igh clouds scattered around like the mountain sides, resembling the smile of a devious pieces of dust. wolf. ALEX CO LEBROOK - 2L

CROSS COUNTRY

The school cross country for 1984 was held earlier than The Senior School Cross Country was held on last year in August which provided more preparation Thursday 2nd with the A division being won time for the Wellington Independent and Integrated convincingly by Gareth Greeks for the second Schools X·Country and a larger break between the consecutive year. However this year Gareth was hottly schools Athletic Sports and exams. pursued by John King and Nicholas Maling. The days were fine however the air was a little chilly with a cold wind. The cross country was held again at The A division girls produced a keen ly contested the Hataitai Park course which produced the desired affair eventually being won by Patricia Green closely terri an for the cross country events - cross country followed by Joanne Kelly and Joanne Boniface. meaning just that. Puddles, mud, hills, bush not " road The B Division race was one of the high lights with cross country" as so many other events would have as Rebecca Kay a clear winner ahead of her nearest boy believe. rival Richard Kramer however Rebecca took a wrong Again the maximum number of pupils entered from turn which allowed Richard to over take and manange the school which seems to be the standard for St Marks to hold on to the lead to the end. pupils. A Division Boys A Division Girls The Junior School Cross Country was held a week (1) Gareth Greeks (1) Patricia Green later on a smaller course comprising of the Wellington (2) John King (2) Joanne Kelly College playing fields and surrounding area. (3) Nicholas Maling (3) Joanne Boniface D Division A Division House Points A - B Division (1) Penny Jones (1) Glen Moyle Julius 339 (2) Clayton Paul (2) Christo Aspros Averill 255 (3) Dean Maunder (3) Danny Bedingfield Owen 254 For the Middle SChool, the Cross Country was held on West Watson 232 Tuesday 7th August. the B division race was run on a In both the Intermediate and Senior Sections Julius house achieved a notable double, with Averill only just stightly shorter course than the A Division. Std 3 & 4 B. Division edging out Owen for second. Boys Girls The school Cross Country team to represent St 1st Snehal Lala 1 Gina Rutherford Mark's in the annual 6 schoot meeting hosted th is year by Maris! Holy Cross Miramar was. 2nd Gregory Harding 2 Joanne Silver Boys Girls 3rd Kirau Patel 3 Susan Barrett Std 3 & 4 A Division Andrew Addley Thena Anlhopoulos Girls Boys Brent Backhouse Jennifer Berryman Gavin Broune Jessica Beyeler (1) Marama Just (1) Peter Beckett Giles Chapman Joanne Boniface (2) Fleur Chapman (2) Lincoln Naish (3) Joanne Gribble (3) Kent Lawton Kenneth Cody Justine Farrington Gareth Greeks Patricia Green The A Division was won by Peter Beckett from Lincoln Blair Heppleston Joanne Kelly Naish and Kent Lawton. the first girl home in Divisoin A Craig Honey Polimia PoulOpo.ulos was Marama Just who proved her second place last Michael King Joanne Silver year in division A could be bettered. Second girl was Andrew McDonald Larissa Salzberger Fleur Chapman followed closely by Joanne Gribble. Neil McDonald Nicholas Maling House Points A - B Division Thanks to tremendous runs by Gareth Greeks 2nd Julius 450 Kenneth Cody and Nicholas Maling St Marks came 5th Owen 311 in the boys sectiona dn 3rd in the girls section. A great West Watson 145 run by Patricia Green placed in the middle of the bunch Averill 125 at the '12 way stage to finish in 4th place only 12 The form & II course was slightly longer than the seconds behind the first runner. One can only imagine middle school cross country with the B division running and speculate what may have been had an improved the same distance as the A division in the middle first leg run been improved. The St Marks girls were school and the A Division running around the lower also assisted by good runs from Joanne Kelly and playing fields of Hataitai Park adding another 1.5k to Polimia Poulopoulos. the distance. Overall an enjoyable day by all. " SWIMMING SPORTS 1984

The school swimming sports were held on the morning Girls Backstroke Over 12 of 1st March 1984. This was the start of the swimming Kirsteen Ellis 1St competitions ending with the Wellington Schools Boys Freestyle Under 9 Length ChampionShip on the 15th March. Michael Sorenson 1St The f irst major obstacle of the morning was to Daniel Mulholland 2nd transport 400 pupils by bus starting at 8.50 to Freyberg Girls Freestyle Under 9 Length Pool to being the sports by 9.30 am and lasl was to gel Fleur Chapman 3,d everyone back 10 school bV 12.15. Shelly Kettlety 2nd The competition between individuals and houses Boys Freestyle under 10 Lenglh was intense with Owen winning by only 3 points over Andrew Alleway 2nd West Watson. Julius was third with 248 with Averill Lance Heppleston 3,d fourth with 223. Girls Freestyle Under 10 Length The main event of the swimming met was the staff Victoria Hall 1st c lad in all sports of swim wear against the senior Nellie Jackson 2nd pupils, due to a numbers mi x up, the staff being unable to count, had 100 ma ny swimmers in the race. The Boys Freestyle Under 11 l eng th result was agreed a draw. Tristan Reynard 2nd Mailtand Waters Fallowing St Marks swimming sports on the 1st Girls Freestyle Under 11 Length March, a very well rounded swimming team was Rachael Garthwaite 1s t entered in the Central/Southern Zone Swimming Carnival held at the Freyberg Pool on March 5t h. The Central Zone competition consists of 9 chools in the region, so SI Marks results were in this Zone were WElLINGTON PRIMARY SCHOOLS SWIMMING very creditable. ASSOCIATION FINALS 1984 The overall placings of 13 firsts, 14 seconds, 8 thirds The swimming finals we re held at Freyberg Pool in the and 1 fourth must rate St Marks performance as among 15th March following the Cenlral/Southern Zones. St the top in the zone. Marks sent a strong team choosen from successful A line alround performance by all competitors. Zones Finalist and consisted of Ihe following. (1) Ki rsteen Ellis CENT RAL-SO UTHERN ZONE SWIMMING 1984 (2) Andrew Van der Feltz (3) Jennifer Berryman Boys 100m Championship Final (4) Michael Sorenson (1) Brett Egarr (5) Fleur Chapman (2) Cadell McMillan (6) Ki rsty Allaway (7) Tristan Reynard Girls 100m Championship (1) Kirsteen Ellis 1st (8) Rachael Garthwaite (9) Nicholas Gri ffin (2) Lerlssa Sulzberger 3,d (10) Daniel Mulholland Boys 33 Vl Open Breastroke (1 t ) Shelley Kettlety And rew Van der Feltz 1st (12) Victoria Hall Matthew St Amand 4th (13) Nellie Jackson Girls 33 1/, Open Breastroke (14) Larissa Sulzberger Kirsteen Ellis 1st Jennifer Berryman 2nd From the results our outstanding Individual swimmer Boys Backstroke Under 9 was Kirsteen Ellis who's lirsl . and 3 2nds were a r'eal Michael Sorenson 1St credit to her training and dedication through out the Daniel Mulholland 3,d swimming season. Girls Backstroke Under 9 Fleur Chapman 100m Championship Girl s Andrew Alleway (1) Kirsteen Ellis 2nd Girls Backstroke Under 10 Girls 33 1/J Breaststroke Victoria Hall Kl rsteen Ellis 1St Robyn Cassells Jennifer Berryman Boys Backstroke Under 11 Final Girls Backstroke 12 + Triston Reynard 1st L Ellis 2nd Jason Maling Girls Freestyle Under 9 yrs Girls Backstroke Under 1 I Shelley Kettlety Anita Dykes 1st Girls Freestyle Under 12 Richael Gauthwaite Larissa Sulzberger 1st Boys Backstroke Under 12 Girls Freestyle 12 + Nicholas Griffin 2nd Ki rsteen Ellis 2nd Brett Egarr Boys Freestyle Under 12 Length Final Girls Backstroke Under 12 Cadell McMillan 3,d Larrlssa Gulzberger Craig Honey Patricia Green Girls Freestyle Under 12 Length Boys Backstroke Over 12 l arrissa Sulzberger 2nd Patrick Cattell Vanessa Hamm

25 Boys Freestyle Over 12 + Length Nicholas Crerar Racheal Garthwaite Patrick Gattell Tristan Reynard Vicky Skinner Gareth Greeks Fleur Chapman Girsl Freestyle Over 12 + Length Boys Under 12 Girls Under 12 Kirsteen Ellis 151 Cadell McMillan Larissa Sulzberger Jennifer Berryman Craig Honey Vanessa Hamm Boys Under 10 Girls Under 10 Dane Allchorne Sandra Birkett Radu Goga Fleur Chapman Brett Egarr Robyn Stoddart Paul Rakovich Nellie Jackson Boys 12 + Girls 12 + Andrew Alleway Shelley Kettlety Patrick Cattell Kirsteen Ellis Lance Heppleston Victoria Hall Nicholas Crerar Jennifer Berryman Boys Under 11 Girls Under I I Gareth Greeks El izabeth Cru ickshanks Maitland Waters Ishara Goonewardere Matthew St Amand Rachael Tannock

ATHLETIC SPORTS The annual Athletic Sports or should it be called the the meaning of All Wea ther. Under Water Sports was held at the Newtown Park Fortunately the rain held off till late afternoon and Stadium on Thursday 15th November. the only events missed were the relays which were held Unfortunately due to heavy bookings by schools in the following week on the back fields. the district, the allocation of an alternative day clashed The indicat ion that the weather would not improve with other schools and resulting in a shared facility and was seen when Mrs Leicester finally abandoned her chaos. sinking tent for the safety of the roof of the covered By holding the Athletic Sports at Newtown Park all stand. weather facility, we certainly at the end of the day knew Congratulations to the following 8 yrs Boys Glen Moyle Jnr Boys - Glen Moyle Girls Kylie Ngaropu Jnr Girl - Kylie Ngaropu 9 yrs Boys Andrew Withington Girls Robyn Andrew Int. Boys Champion Andrew Withington 10 yrs Boys Achillen Aspros } Girls Fiona Clark In!. Girls Champion Robyn Andrew 11 yrs Boys Matthew Shroff Girls Jessica Beyeler Senior Boys Andrew Van der Feltz 12 yrs Boys Andrew Van der Feltz } Girls Sarah Wright Senior Girls Jessica Beyeler

26 A special thankyou to Mrs Batsos for the donation of House Totals 8 small trophies to be presented to the above Averill 1078 champions for their outstanding efforts in their Julius 1066 division. WlWatson 1047 Overall it was a tremendous contribution by the Owen 1014 pupils once again in entering so many activities. The percentage of pupils to entries would be in the Its really good to see Averill after a disappointing 98-100% bracket which for a school the size of St placing in the X·Country to fight back and knock Julius Marks is outstanding. off the No 1 position for the Athletic Sports.

(1) Glen Moyle W 8 yrs Boys High 8 yrs Boys 60m (1) Glen Moyle W (2) Natu Malaulau A Jump (2) Danny Bedingfield J (3) Brendon Cody 0 (3) Robert McMillan A 8 yrs Girls SOm (1) Kylie Ngaropo A (2) Caroline Harding W 8 yrs Girls High Jump(l ) El izabeth McDonald 0 (2) Kylie Ngaropu J (3) Precya Naran A (3) Sarah Tulloch J/Deborah 8 yrs Boys 75m (1) Glenn Moyle W (2) Brendon Cody 0 Burns J (3) Natu Malaulau A Boys Champion Glenn Moyle 8 yrs Girls 75m (1) Kylie Ngaropo A Runner Up Natu Malaulau (2) Elizabeth McDonald 0 Girls Champion Kylie Ngaropu A (3) Vanessa Leighs W Runner Up Elizabeth McDonald 0 8 yrs Boys 9 yrs Boys 80m (1) Andrew Withington W Cricketball (2) Kent Wong A Throw (1) Nat u Malaulau A (3) Clayton Webb (2) Marc Smith W 9 yrs Girls SOm (1) Robyn Andrew J (3) Danny Bedingfield J (2) Penelope Jones 0 8 yrs Girls Crickelball (3) Stacy Batsos A Throw (1) Natasha Sharp A 9 yrs Boys 75m (1) Andrew Withington W (2) Kalpana Patel J (2) Lincoln Naish J (3) Natalie Imlach J (3) Scott Ritchie W 8 yrs Boys Long 9 yrs Girls 75m (1) Robin Andrews J Jump (1) Glen Moyle W (2) Stacy Balsas A (2) Brendon Cody 0 (3) Tasia Stace W (3) Natu Malaulau A 9 yrs Boys 8 yrs Girls Long Cricketball Jump (1) Elizabeth McDonald 0 Throw (1) Peter Beckett J (2) Deborah Burns J (2) Dom inic Vardon J (3) Kylie Ngaropu A (3) Daniel Mulholland J

27 9 yrs Girls Cricket ball 10 yrs Boys Throw (1) Kirsty Alleway A Cricket ball (2) Nicole Nobilo a Throw (1) Matthew Moresi J (3) Stacey Batsos A (2) Radu Goga W 9 yrs Boys Long (3) Nu Malaulau A Jump (1) Andrew Withington W 10 yrs Girls Cricketbail (2) Scott Ritchie W Throw (1) Pepi Balsos A (3) Kylie Johnston W (2) Joanna Garland A 9 yrs Boys High (3) Katrina Tso a Jump (1) Andrew Withington W 10 yrs Boys Sholput (1) Karl Zohrab a (2) Stephan Ross J (2) Dima Geidelberg A (3) Michael Sorenson J (3) Christopher Christopher A 9 yrs Girls High Jump(1) Robin Andrews J 10 yrs Girls Shot put (1) Pepi Balsos A (2) Penny Jones (2) Sarah Chait J (3) Rebecca Scott (3) Vicki Sundakov a 9/10 Boys 200 M (1) Andrew Bares a 10 yrs Boys Long (2) Achillea Aspros W Jump (1) Nathan Jelly W (3) Andrew Withington W (2) Andrew McGuire A 9110 Girls 200 M (1) Gina Rutherford a (3) Phillip Smart J (2) lisa Stratulatos W 10 yrs Girls Long (3) Robyn Andrew J Jump (1) Claire Egarr a Boys Champion Andrew Withington (2) Debraha McGuire A Runner Up Scott Ritchie (3) Fiona Clark A Girls Champion Robyn Andrew 10 yrs Boys High Runner Up Stacy Balsos Jump (1) Mark Kibble W/Nu Malaulau 10 yrs Boys 85m (1) Achillea Aspros a A (2) Andrew Bares a (3) Achillae Aspros a/Craig (3) Greg Harding W Johnston W 10 yrs Girls 85m (1) Gina Rutherford 10 yrs Girls High Jump(1) Fiona Clark A (2) Joanna Garland (2) Victoria Hall a (3) Fiona Clark (3) Vanya Tullock J 10 yrs Boys 100m (1) Achillea Aspros a 9/10 Boys 200m (1) Andrew Bares a (2) Karl Zohrab a (2) Achillea Aspros W (3) Nathan Jelly W (3) Andrew Withington W 10 yrs Girls 100m (1) Fiona Clark A 9/10 Girls 200m (1) Gina Rutherford a (2) lisa Stratulatos W (2) lisa $tratulatos (3) Lauren Quantance W (3) Robyn Andrew J

28 Boys Champion Achillea Aspros 12+ Runner Up Andrew Bares Y" Boys Girls Champion Fiona Clark Cricketball Runner Up Gina Rutherford Throw (1) Dane Allchorne A (2) Carl James 0 11 yrs Boys 85m (1) Mark Taulelai A (3) Cadell Mc Millan W (2) Greg Birkett J 12+ (3) Craig Musker A Y" Girls Shotput (1) Christ ina limbidis J 11 yrs Girls 85m (1) Jessica Beyeler W (2) Amanda Swafford J (2) An ita Dykes A (3) Tina Patel W (3) Karen Ngan W 12 + 11 yrs Boys 100m (1) Matthew Sh roff A yrs Boys Shotput (1) Garth Greeks 0 (2) Mark Taulelae A (2) Shaun F Janes W (3) Greg Birkett J (3) Gareth Irving J 11 yrs Girls 100m (1) Jessica Beyeler W 12 + (2) Debbie Tictjens yrs Girls Cricket ball (3) Marama Just W Throw (1) Larissa Sulzberger 0 11 yrs Boys (2) Kim Ferguson J Cricket ball (3) Christina limbidis J Throw (1) Matthew Shroff A 12+ (2) Kyle James A yrs Boys 85m (1) Andrew Van der Feltz J (3) Justin Dick W (2) John King J 11 yrs Girls Cricket ball (3) Dan iel Finau J/Patrick Throw (1) Jessica Beyeler W Gattell A (2) Potimia Poulopolous 0 , 12+ (3) Christine Cowan W yrs Girls 85m (1) Sarah Wright 0 11 yrs Boys Shot put (1) Kristy Imlach J (2) Nichy Turnell A (2) Peter Burns 0 (3) Kirsten Ellis (3) George Arapas 0 12+ 11 yrs Girls Shot put (1) Kelly Williams J yrs Boys 100m (1) Andrew Van der Feltz J (2) Debbie McGuire A (2) John King J (3) Christina Hermans (3) Daniel Finau A 11 yrs Boys High 12 + Jump (1) Tristan Reynard 0 yrs Girls 100m (1) Sarah Wright 0 (2) Nicky Crerar A (2) Justine Farrington W (3) Craig Musher A/Craig (3) Patricia Green A Honey J 12 + 11 yrs Girls High Jump(l ) Jessica Deyeler W yrs Boys long (3) Karen Ngan W/Elerie Jump (1) D. Finau A Kanelos J (2) Gareth Greeks 0 11 yrs Boys long (3) Nicholas Maling 0 Jump (1) Tristan Reynard 0 12+ (2) Neil McDonald W yrs Girls Long (3) Justin DickW Jump (1) Patricia Green A 11 yrs Girls long (2) Sarah Wright 0 Jump (1) Debbie Tietjon J/Marama (3) Elizabet h Cricks hawks Just W A/Catherine Mansfield 0 (3) Kelly Williams 10/11 Boys High 10/11 Boys 800m (1) Neil McDonald J Jump (1) Shaun F Jones W (2) Matthew Shroff A (2) Jeremy Cauchi 0 (3) Craig Honey J (3) Andrew Van der Feltz J 10/11 Girls 800m (1) Marama Just W lOll I Girls High Jump(l ) Robyn Staddent J (2) Kim Kauwhata A (2) Larissa Sutzberger 0 (3) Victoria Hall 0 (3) Justine Farrington W 11112- 11112· + Girls 200m (1) Sarah Wright 0 + Boys 200m (1) Andrew Van der Feltz J (2) Jessica Beyelor (2) Patrick Cattell J (3) Justine Farrington W (3) Daniel Finau Boys Champion M. Shroff 11112- Runner Up T. Reynard + Girls 200m (1) Sarah Wright 0 Girls Champion Jessica Reyeles (2) Jessica Beyeler W Runner Up Marama Just (3) Justine Farrington Boys Champion Adrew Van der Fel tz 12+ Runner Up Gareth Greeks/Daniel Finau Y" Boys 800m (1) Gareth Greeks 0 Girls Champion Sarah Wright (2) Michael King J Runner Up Patricia Green (3) Patrick Cattell J 12 + Y" Girls 800m (1) Patricia Green A (2) Joanne Kelly 0 (3) Joanne Boniface W/Justine Farrington W SWIMMING SPORT S Adults stopped where they were. "Take your marks" Children listened with bated breath. " Set'· "Owen 270, West Watson 267, Julius 248, Averill 223" Bang - The Freyberg let out a deafening uproar. The 1984 The wooden claper slammed shut. swimming sports had been a resounding success. Nine posed bodies dived into the water with resounding Vanessa Hamm - 2L splashes. The teachers quickly sprang back lor lear of being soaked. The cheering started. THE SPEECH COMPETITIONS " Averill Averill" I sat perched on the edge of my chair, listening to the "Owen, Owen" other finalists in the Speech Competition Finals. About Four steady chants fought to reach the top. Friends three weeks before, Mrs Leicester had announced to craned their necks to see where in the water their the class that we all had to prepare a three minute friends were. Two swimmers up the front fought speech and present it to the class. Seven speeches steadily to gain the lead. Several swimmers were picked and then four from those. The four best competitors straggled behind with no hope at all of speeches then had to be said to Mr Shroff ... JOANNE winning - but the joy of entering and gaining a point KELLY Mr Shroff's clear voice interrupted my thoughts for their house was enough. Parents proudly watched as I stepped nervously up to the lectern to repeat the from the balcony as their children trudged up the stairs speech I had practised so many times. After the with a counter in their hands, leaving a shiny wet trail of speeches had al finished, we all sat with bated breath, water being them. Several, or so it seemed, minutes waiting for the judge's decision, and to my relief I had passed (really an hour - two hours) and the whistle been placed third. " Phew" I sighed. Now I could just sit blew loud and shri II. Although the points were on the back and wait for next year's speech competitions. blackboard the score was not yet finalised. Joanne Kelly - 2L

PRIZEGIVING AWARDS 1983

ACADEMIC Form II Leicester Std.2 Weir Margariet van Klei Most Consistent Work Andrew McGuire Most Consistent Work Sarah Gribble Most Improved Work Pierce Jaques Most Improved Work Std.2 Lang BEST OVERALL STUDENTS - PRESENTED BY LADY Melanie Gregson Most Consistent Work BEADlE Clayton Webb Most Improved Work STD.2 Std.3 Christie 3,d Daniel Mulholland Kellie Harwood Most Consistent Work 20d Kent Wong Nicholas Barna Most Improved Work 1st Glennis Campbell Std.3 Dutch STD.3 Vasi Malandraki Most Consislent Work 3,d Joanna Silver Julian Wood Most Improved Work 20d Sharmila Weerasinghe Sld.314 Meredith 1st Nellie Jackson Natalie Allen Most Consistent Work STD.4 Deborah Mansfield Most Improved Work 3,d Kelley Williams Sld.4 Murray 20d Kristina Hermens Rachel Parkinson Most Consistent Work 1s1 Jack Yan Tommy Pacza Most Improved Work Form I Std.4 Thomas 3rd Sally Wright Claudia Wong Most Consistent Work 2nd Matthew Watson Charmaine Lucas Most Improved Work 1st Vanessa Hamm Form I Hampton Form 2 Meena Patel Most Consistent Work 3rd Place (W. A. & A. H. Madeley Memorial Prize) Lawrence Musker Most Improved Work Jason Stace Form I Lippert 2nd Place (PrOxime Accessit) Jane Gillies Memorial Jackie Newton Most Consistent Work Prize Andrew Gilman Nicholas Maling Most Improved Work 1 st Place (Dux Award) David Wallace (Vicar to Present) Form II Chamberlain Amanda Durbridge·Jones Most Consistent Work SPECIAL CUPS - PRESENTED BY LADY BEADlE Fiona MacRitchie Most Improved Work Clive Gaby 1II0lson Memorial Form II Sku se Cup for Boy's Helpfulness David Williams Yen Yen Feng Most Consistent Work Partridge Cup for Girl's Rachael Deakin Most Improved Work Helpfulness Erica Tso

30 Stringer Cup for Science David Wallace SPORTS AWARDS - PRESENTED BY SIR DAVID Old Pupils' Rosebowl for BEAniE language Arts Helen Colebrook A. J. Gray Cup for Excellence Bucklhought Cup for Art linda Parkinson in Sport Sharyn James (Girls) Clarkson Music Award Robert Ewens Nicholas Maling (Boys) French Cup (Donated by the Judith Bydder Sports Cup - French AmbasSador) Te Rahui Cowan Middle School Debbie Tietjens Drama Award Catriona Martin Stephanie Wilson Cup for Cross Country Gareth Greeks l adies' Auxilliary Prize for all round development by a pupil SI. Mark's Girls Cross in the lower Middle School Vaughan Hatch Country Championship Cup President by Wellington Annie Holm memorial prize Harriers Club Patricia Green given by the Friends Association for full School Supplies Cup for involvement in the Arts Vanya Tulloch House Points Julius (Captains Receives) Headmasters Prize for responsibility and SI. Mark's Sports Shield for Helpfulness Craig Clouston Highest Aggregate West Watson (Captains Receives) Silver lion Award given by Mrs V. Waite for Excellence Athletic Champion Douglas McGuire in Service to both SI. Mark's Soccer Cup for Example and School and Church Adam Jackson Ability Hamish MacRitchie Parents' Assn Cup for the Best All Rounder Middle School (Decided by the Middle School Staff) Matthew Shroff Huffam cup for the Best All Round Form I Pu pil Justine Farrington Kirby Memorial Cup (for the Pu pil who has gained the most from his or her education at SI. Mark's Ph illip Soulis Soulls Memorial Prize (to be SPECIAL AWARDS - PRESENTED BY LADY BEAniE presented by Mrs Kirby) John King SPEECH PRIZES 1st - Senior Division Vanessa Ward (book DIVINITY PRIZES - PRESENTED BY BISHOP and Jansen CuI Std.2 Weir Spiro Harvey 1st - Intermediate Division Giles Chapman Std.2 Lang Gtennis Campbell 1st - Junior Division Hayley Stevenson Std.3 Christie Duncan Hamm Sld.3 Dutch Vanya Tulloch MUSIC PRIZES Std.3/4 Meredith Anna Synnott 1st - Senior Instrumental Miles Hayvice Std.4 Murray Christine Cowan 1st - Senior Vocal Linda Parkinson, Rachael Waters Std.4 Thomas Una Smith 1st - Intermediate Form I Hampton Nicholas Griffin Instrumental Matthew Shroff, Form t Lippert Vanessa Hamm Ishara Goonewardene Form II Skuse Erica Tso 1st - Intermediate Vocal Rachel Garthwaite, Form II Leicester Lisa MacDonald Catherine MacRitchie Form II Chamberl ain Bhadrika Magan Christmas Carol Composition (BiShop's Prize) Prize David Wallace

31 HEADMASTER'S REPORT 1983

Your Excellencies, Bishop and Mrs Rosevear, Father inculcate in our young people, a sense of responsibility, Selwyn and Mrs Hadlow, distinguished guests, honesty and desire to serve their community and the members of staff, ladies & gentlemen, students of the wider world. With heir idealism, we have a wonderf ul school: welcome to our prizegiving for 1983 in the 67th opportunity with our students to turn th em aside from year of the school and my first as your headmaster. the prejudices and self interests of the older generation It is with much pleasure and pride that I extend, on and point them towards service for others and a striving behalf of the school, a warm welcome to our Governor­ for a happier and more just world. General and Lady Beattie. We are honoured indeed, Within many of the groups in our educational system your Excellencies, that you have graced this occasion today, the pursuit of excellence is at least , regarded as with your presence and thai you are continuing the outmoded and quaint and at the worst, actively strong links that the Vice-Regal families have had with discouraged and derided. I can assure you this is not St. Mark' s School in the past. the case at SI. Mark's School. A striving for the best in At the beginning of the year, over 400 parents heard me all areas, limited on ly by the student's ability is the expound on some of my educational philosophy, some name of our game. of my views on what made a good school and, in more Finally, a preparatory school such as St. Mark's should practical terms, the direction in which I hoped our prepare children for life's journey. Here, through the school would progress. I stated then, and t reiterate teaching of the Christian faith, we give each child the now, that I am ve ry conscious of the fine reputation St. best preparation possible for the way ahead. In an age Mark's Collegiate Church School has had in may areas. which cries out more and more for a sense of direction It was, and still is, my hope that we build on that reputa­ and standards by which to live, we offer the way of tion. I also stated that I was convinced that a school christ as the anchor sheet and foundation for tife. that really fulfilled its functions was interested in and So, to find each child's intellectual ability, cultural involved with the whole child; the intellectual, the talent, physical aptitude, social skill, general potential aesthetic, the physical, the social and the spiri tual. To and to expose he or she to the christian faith, are our achieve this, a school must offer a well balanced, major aims. To have failed to do this with each child, to carefully planned and stimulatingly presented pro­ my mind, is to have commited the gravest of educa· gramme in all areas of the curriculum and thus provide tional sins. No doubt he have failed, at times, for we are opportunities for each child to develop according to his a human institution with all its weaknesses and fail· or her talents and aptitudes. ings. We must however, be every alert to our task. The I am firmly of the belief that a preparatory school task of drawing from each child his or her storehouse of should be as the name implies, an educational institute possibilities. I can readily testify that, during my which prepares its pupilS. teaching career (which certainly includes this year), First it prepares them for higher education - in other once a child's talents and abilities are tapped, the dif· words it gives them a thorough grounding in the basic ference to that child's self-image, confidence and and traditional subjects and skills and all that that im­ general development is truly remarkable to observe. plies. Coupled with this the children should leave their Now to the year past. Time will permit only the briefest primary school with positive attitudes, well developed glance. We had a most successful and well supported methods of study and eq uipped to cope with the meeting for parents at our 'meet the teacher' evening. changes and rapid development of our present Educational evenings for parents concerning reading, technological age. questions and answers, interviews and a 'looking Secondly, and this is becoming increasing important, a ahead' evening were also well supported. Our speech good preparatory school should be preparing its and music competitions engendered much enthusiasm students for life, particularly in the cultural and and talent and we also held a successful afternoon for physical areas. Our present pupils will have to face the grandparents. Amongst other events at school our harsh realities of an ever shrinking job market, shorter swimming and athletics days should be mentioned; our working hours and an increase in the amount of leisure book week events; hobbies classes and our extremely time. Many students, in the future, may well face the popular arts festival which lasted for 3 evenings. In reality of no permanent employment at all. Education September we had a splendid founder's day weekend for leisure therefore, becomes increasingly important. and the parish church was packed for our annual St. If we do not discover, encourage and develop the Mark's day service. Our Sunday afternoon services, cultural and sport ing interests in our children, then we carol and leavers' services, pantomime performances risk the very probable dangers of bored, frustrated and and international dinner have all added a richness and destructive young adults in future generations. One of good fellowship to our school life and beyond. Thank the prime objectives of our cultural programme here at you to all those who have supported so many of these St. Mark's is to " make the mind a pleasant place in ventures. which to dwell". I cannot over-emphasise this. Thus, all children are exposed to music (both choral and in­ STAFFING: strumental) arts and crafts of a wide variety and drama, There have been a considerable number of staff all presented by a we ll qualified, enthusiastic and changes since the beginning of the year. At the com­ creative staff. likewise, in these times when our mencement of Term I, Miss Thomas was appointed to a ch ildren are confronted with more and more sedantory Std.4 position. Later in the term she became Head of amusements. how vital is a good and wide ranging Middle School. I wish to thank Miss Thomas for her ex­ physical education programme. In this area, we seek cellent work as a team leader and her skill and patience not only to make young people fit and healthy, but to with the children. Also at the beginning of the year Mr awaken a life· long participation and interest in the Emmins was appointed to the staff and, in the second pleasures of team and individual sports. term became physical education master. What a Thirdly, I bel ieve a preparatory school should be remarkable job he has made of it. His organiSing skills developing social attitudes and principles. Here, I hope, and enthusiasm know no bounds and I thank him, on home and school work in unison. We should be trying to behalf of us all, for what he as done to give our school

32 such a vital and lively physical education programme. of the school. To Mrs Pamela Hadlow go the thanks of (Tell story). Mr Emmins has reQuesled that he be placed the entire Shroff family for her hospitality and kindness as a classroom teacher next year and I have agreed to during the whole year. To the Board of Governors my this. Hence we will be starting the year with a new P.E. t hanks to each member for his or her concern and in· teacher who has only to take over Mr Emmins terest in the school and the wonderful support and en· programme. couragement given me. The Parents Association is a At the commencement of Term II , Mr Ross Hampton hard·working and energetic group of people. They was appointed to teach a form I class. The school's deserve the thanks of us all lor their hard work and for thanks go 10 Mr Hampton for so Quickly and readily lit­ their fund raising efforts for our school. Their contribu­ ting into school life as a most capable and effective tion has been Quite outstanding this year. To the teacher. l adies' Auxiliary for working Quietly and effectively in At the beginning of Term III, Mrs Barbara Anastasiou the background in so many ways and to the friends was appointed with a responsibility for French and our Assn. for its keen interest and support go my gratitude. new director of music Stephen Dowley also took up his To the administration staft of the school, the collegiate appointment. Both these new staff members have administrator and especially to Mrs Hennessey and displayed outstanding enthusiasm and skill and are Mrs George my thanks for keeping the wheels of ad­ already making their mark on the school. In fact, ladies m in istration turning. May I suggest, Your Excellency, a and gentlemen, I am very proud of myself for making New Year Honours for my secretary, Mrs Henke, for her five brilliant appointments to the school this year. humour and skill and, above all, for her ability to Miss Vautier, who has been on study leave this year decipher the headmaster's handwriting! To my Deputy returns to the staff next year. Mrs Margaret Weir Headmaster, mr Michael Chamberlain, goes my grea t becomes responsible for '·special education'·. This is a appreciation for his tremendous su pport, encourage· full-time pOSition. I am also pleased to announce that ment and assistance and for his creative and vi tal ap­ Miss J. Braithwaite has been appointed as the full-time proach to sc hool life in general. Finally, my personal art and crafts teacher and Mr Peter Wells will take up than ks to Susan, my wife, and to our family for cheerful­ the position of physed master. ly suffering the upheaval of a move to a new city and for supporting me so lovingly throughout the year. I would like to thank all the re lieving teachers who have helped us throughout the year and especially Mrs I would like to end with a word to the boys and girls who Simonsen who has been teaching full·time this term are leaving us tonight. Thank you for your contribution and Mrs lang who has relieved long term in the std.2 to the life of the school. We trust you will look back with area. Their dedication and hard work has been greatly affection on your old school and with ki ndness on you r appreciated. past teachers. If you see us in the street, stop and have a chat with us. We are still interested in you although, At the beginning of the year, Mrs Brooks resigned to ac· as time passes you may have to remind us of you r company her husband overseas to a diplomatic posi· name. You are now on the thresh hold of life and many tion. At the end of Term I we farewelled Mrs Tye from people wi ll talk to you about success. There will be her part-time maths position and Mr Hucklesby took pressure on you to be successful as a student, suc· early retirement from his position as director of music. cessful in your social life, successful in you r occupa­ In mid-July, Mrs Graham resigned to move, with her tion and so on. May I leave you with these thoughts family, to Gt. Britain. At the end of Term II we farewelled about success: Mdme Goldberg and Mile lampe from their part·time " To dream and strive for those dreams; to enjoy victory French positions. At the end of this term we farewell and grow stronger with defeat; to live life to its fullest Mrs lovelock, Mrs Murray and Miss Christie, and Mrs and fill other lives with job ... thal is success. To ap­ Hermens. To all these teachers I extend a very big preciate beau ty and to be al ways curious; to find the 'thank you' on behalf of us all lor their hard work, ex· wonder in each new day and to understand the wonder pended for the benefit of our pupilS. We wish them all in ourselves ... that is success. To seek wisdom and to well for the future. put ou r skills and talents to good use; to pu rsue a hob· I cannot pay too high a tribute to the staff of the school. by or have the time just to relax ... that is success. There All teachers and classroom assistants deserve the is no limit to what success can be ... for it is individual deepest thanks from all parents and certainly from me. and personal...and there are as many definitions as They have had the added challenge th is year of facing there are stars in the sky." up to a new boss and all that that means!! Thank you We , at St. Mark's, wish you every success and may god staff for the loyally, skill and enthusiasm and for your bless you. devotion to duty and your willingness to go the extra It now remains by privilege and pleasure to wish each mile for the benefit of our pupils. one of you here tonight a very Happy Christmas, There are many other people J must thank. If I have in­ refreshing and save holidays and all that is good for the advertantly overlooked anyone, please forgive me. My coming year. thanks go to Father Selwyn as the Chairman of the Board of Governors. I thank him on behalf of us all for N. W. 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