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St Joseph’s Māori Girls’ College 2014

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Tēnā koutou e te whanau. E tautoko ana I ngā mihi kua mihia.

It is with pleasure I present the Chairperson’s report for this year, 2014.

The Board’s current members are, myself, as chairman, our Parent representatives are Ian Hosford also deputy chair, Joanne Hoera, Ngamotu Kupa, Olga Peakman and Tio Taiaki. Our Proprietor reps are Mary Waitoa, John Tangaere, and Luke Rowe. Radne Ardern our teachers rep, Elsa Hug-Nicoll our student rep and our Principal, Georgina Kingi. Minute secretary Anecia Prentice. Together we strive to provide a governance structure that supports our school staff led by our Principal, Georgina Kingi. It is important that we ensure an appropriate level of support that allows teaching staff to fully focus on their role as educators of your daughters, our students. We constantly check that these systems are robust and that the goals set by our teaching staff are on track. These goals are reviewed to ensure that we are delivering the outcomes that you as parents have come to expect from St Joseph’s Maori Girls College.

This year we had our cycle visit from the Ministry of Education – Education Review Office (ERO). As a Board we are asked to provide information and evidence that shows we are meeting our obligations as a Governance Board. Aside from meeting the usual requirements, these times are also a great opportunity for our Board to reflect on our obligation to you. It is at this point we consider our commitment to you the parents of these amazing young ladies and whether we are providing enough opportunities for you to be actively engaged in your daughters’ education and time here at the college. Not an easy feat where we are aware of the challenges associated with a College where a majority of the students are Boarders. So we do our best to make certain that regular opportunities are offered to you as parents and whanau to stay connected with your girls and the school. These present in the form of school activities like our annual gala, parent teacher interviews at the end of each term, the Labour weekend wananga for senior students and of course our annual prize giving followed by a dinner for our seniors, years 12 and 13. The school’s special character involves the cultural and hahi practices inclusive of kapa haka and our

Catholic calendar events but also includes our Church services held each Sunday. These activities are your opportunities to join your daughters and our school whanau to celebrate the very special aspects of our college that makes us so unique. At this point I would like to emphasize that although many of our students are Boarders these opportunities are there for our students, day-girls inclusive! Day students are not only welcomed to participate in services and activities, it is our expectation that all students at our college will attend and celebrate with their fellow students along with their whanau. Together we reap the gifts of uniting for the intention of enlightenment through worship, prayer and culture. Please girls and whanau make the effort to attend these events as it is an important part of your commitment while you are here at our college and will remain a fond memory when your time with us is done.

Despite the fact that the media seems to overlook our successes, our college has shown it is capable of producing results. For many of you sitting here today it was a primary factor when making the decision to enroll here at this college. There are those that would like the same opportunity however due to restrictions in our numbers they are unable to enroll at this time. We currently have a waiting list at all levels from year 7 onward so please make the most of your good fortune at being here while others are forced to wait.

Also in regard to an important change within school, our decile rating has been changed from Decile 3 to Decile 2. In terms of how this affects us, we will receive an extra $45,000 from July 2015. The extra funds are obviously a positive but please note that it has no impact on our expectations in terms of outcomes. We will continue to ensure our staff provide quality education, we will continue to provide an environment that promotes full participation by our students and we will continue to strive for excellence. Decile ratings do not determine our commitment as a college to provide opportunities for greatness for our students. The extra funds just help us to provide the resources to do this.

Our Board has been busy again this year, following up on a number of issues from fixing and replacing items around the school to our usual reviews of policies and procedures. Regarding property 2014 has seen the

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completion of the H Block strengthening to quake safe standards. The gym has been painted inside and out and the pool has had a much needed fresh coat of paint. We have made adjustments to our shed at the front of the school to allow for the safe and protective storage of our two new school vans.

Our Board has continued in the spirit of last year by overseeing that necessary tasks are completed and that the school continues to run smoothly. Thank you to each of our Board members for undertaking these tasks and meeting our roles and responsibilities. To our teaching staff, again we thank you for your commitment to our girls. By supporting our students in their learning and promoting the importance of education, their lives will be enriched. Your input may not always seem to be appreciated by them at this time however it is essential that our students become conscious of and utilize the potential which lies within each and every one of them. You as teachers are in a position to help them to do this.We also thank you for providing the Board with reports that keep us up to date with the progress and results within each of your subject areas.

I would like to also thank the hostel-staff, who are responsible for the safety and wellbeing of your daughters. They show a continued commitment through sometimes challenging circumstances and always endeavor to provide a safe and secure environment for every student.

As part of my role I also sit on the School’s Trust Board. The role of the Trust Board is vast and is

steeped with the values and protocol instilled by the Sisters at the establishment of the College. Maintaining these values and protocols are the responsibility of the Trust. These are what underpin all the decisions made by the Trust and hold strongly to the best interests of those who have gone before and to those who are yet to come.

So thank you to all those that contribute individually to the collective, to our Hostel & Trust Boards to our whanau whanui, to our teaching staff and to our Board of Trustees we express our gratitude. May we continue to work together in a cohesive and unified way for the benefit of our students & their whanau.

In closing I pay tribute to our girls here at St Joseph’s Maori Girls College for whom we are all here for today. Today we celebrate with you and your whanau your successes and acknowledge that it can be the beginning of many. Make the most of whatever opportunities come your way but remember to give back whenever you can because there is no doubt that there is as much gained from giving as there is in receiving, if not more. We wish those leaving us today a great future and for those returning rest well and come back ready to make the most of the next step in your journey here with us.

And to you all, Merry Christmas and we wish you a safe and relaxing holiday season.

Ma te Atua Koutou katoa, e manaaki, e tiaki

Megan MortonChairperson

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The Education Review Office visit in June confirmed and [I quote - “St Joseph’s Maori Girls’ College effectively promotes education for Maori by Maori – and concludes “the College is well placed to sustain and improve its performance “ [end of quote]

Sustain variously means – to keep alive, to nourish, to support, to maintain. Central to sustainability in all schools are targets – goals that are devised by staff at the beginning of each year.

In 2014 here at Hato Hohepa we have four. Target one has the senior school as its focus [Years 11, 12, 13]Target two relates to Years 9 and 10 in Junior schoolTarget three is pertinent to the Intermediate cohort of Years 7 and 8 andTarget four encompasses all our ‘tauira’

This year is our second cohort of Years 7 and 8. On entry they are tested to ascertain their Numeracy and Literacy grades compared to National Standards Expectations.

Target three is for all Years 7 and 8 to meet and/or exceed national standards in their age group. In terms of literacy, our testing indicated that 54% of Year 7 ie over half were working BELOW national expectations at the start of 2014. By October the 54% BELOW had decreased to 15% BELOW and we now have 15% working ABOVE National Standards.Year 8 Literacy results also improved significantly. On entry 80% of all Year 8 were working BELOW National Standards in Literacy. This has now declined to 60%. IN February none of Year 8 learners was working ABOVE National Standards. In October 20% of Year 8 are performing ABOVE the National Benchmark. In terms of Numeracy – 75% of Year 8 were working at BELOW EXPECTATION in February. Testing from October shows that this percentage has dropped by half to 37.5%. In February no one was working ABOVE National Standards in Year 8 Numeracy – now 31% are.Year 7’s numeracy results in February indicated 85% BELOW EXPECTATION – now that figure has dropped to 31% - a shift of 54% - over half. In February no one in Year 7 was working at ABOVE National Standards Expectations – now there is 23%.

These results are a strong affirmation that working together with whanau we are making very good progress, and indicates our resolve to introduce Years 7 and 8 because of our concerns over the low achievement levels of too many of our Year 9 entrants.

The objective for Target 2 is: For all curriculum areas to work to increase the Literacy and Numeracy levels in Years 9 and 10. Data from diagnostic testing conducted in October shows very pleasing progress over the year underpinning all learning within Junior and Intermediate Kura is our ‘tikanga’ based practice of ‘Kanohi ki te kanohi’ – a value-added process designed to lift the confidence and raise self-esteem as one progresses into Senior school.

To quote again from the ERO report - “The school continues to maintain high levels of achievement in NCEA Levels 1-3 and University Entrance” [end of quote]Certainly our 2013 pass rates of 100% across all levels including UE is testimony of our creditable academic accomplishments; successes that are not achieved without considerable work and input from many sources.

I would like to commend Ngapera Aperahama Top Student 2013 in Te Reo Scholarship. Now Year 12, Ngapera sat the exam as a Year 11 learner. We believe that every student in every curriculum area must be given the opportunity to gain endorsement at Merit or Excellence level hence the combination of a robust course of Internal Assessments AND the external exams in November, is vital.

Staff and I are quietly confident that Target 1 will be met whereby Merit and Excellence Endorsements will exceed the recommendations of 2013.

On now – to Target 4: To ensure all students develop and maintain health and well-being including opportunities/programmes for fitness and nutrition so that supported by whanau they will lead healthy lives. The desired outcomes for this Target have yet to be realised – consequently Target 4 2014 will become Target 1 2015.

At St Joseph’s there is a holistic approach to

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education, fundamental to which are our ‘tikanga of manaakitanga and whanaungatanga’. We have high academic achievements and our girls enjoy their learning – they are quite happy in this environment. ‘Kua tatu te taha Matauranga, kei te ora te taha Hinengaro – Engari mena āta whakaarongia te Taha-a-tinana’ BUT if we consider the physical Health and Well-being of our tauira – there are concerns.

As Iwi Māori we are plagued by Health Issues. Māori Health is big business. I believe that at St Joseph’s we do provide a balanced fitness, exercise and sports programme. Fitness is not the problem. Our concerns stem from the bad eating habits of too many of our young women that ultimately lead to weight problems and health disorders.

I would like to tell you a little story; a few weeks ago a not-so-petite student sidled up to a normal (physique’d) middle-aged whaea atawhai and said to her “Whaea, when you were younger were you slimmer?” The whaea atawhai replied “Yes I was”, the student retorted “oh, then what happened?” The whaea responded “I had three children, what’s your excuse?”There are no excuses for young people as they do know where their health and weight problems start, an over indulgence of fast foods, processed foods, fatty-foods, high sugar content foods and fizzy drinks. Treats are fine but they should be the exception not the norm. With a balanced healthy diet we will not only feel good but look good and life will be wonderful.

‘He oranga tinana – He oranga wairua’

The college has a plan and interventions will be put into place. We ask whanau to support us and ensure that what we promote and practice at school is consistent with what happens at home. If we don’t look after the physical health and well-being of each and everyone, then we are not doing our job.

‘Kua tae ki te mutunga o te tau – ā ko te mihi aroha ka tuku atu ki a koutou e te Whanau-whanui. Na koutou tutuki pai ai o matou momo mahi’Hato Hohepa has had many successes in all facets of College life. None of this would have happened without you; your visible ‘manaakitanga’ and your presence is felt everywhere – ‘Me ki hei whakamahana, hei ruruhau’ - from decorating to coaching, mahi-kai to dial-a-courier service, supervising to counselling, to fundraising – at Powhiri, Gala, Wananga, Cultural Festival, on the sports field - Your generosity has no limits – and all only a phone call away. Your reputation as a whanau – ‘mohio ki te manaaki’

was nowhere more obvious than at the recent Nga Manu Kōrero Nationals.

In 2012 we began enrolments for Years 7 and 8. Today we have waiting lists for both year levels. Similarly there are now waiting lists for Year 9 day students and in Years 10 and 11. We envisage that the Year 9 boarders roll will close in a couple of weeks time. The manner in which you have entrusted your ‘tamāhine and mokopuna’ into our care is humbling. Thank you for your loyalty and encouragement. ‘Ka mihi tonu, Ka mihi tonu, Ka mihi tonu.’

Together we are indeed well-placed to sustain and improve the performance of this College as we future-proof our young women to face the rigours of the 21st Century. ‘E tautoko ana i te Tiāmana me ōna kōrero ātaahua ki nga kaimahi me kii o nga taha e rua – School and Hostel.

I add my thanks to you all for your hard-work and dedication – a special mention to Aunty Ange and the Kitchen – You must surely hold the ‘world record’ for the most batches of biscuits that have been made and graciously given away.To the many people and organisations around the ‘motu’ – Church, government, community and Iwi – all who share in the success and welfare of this vibrant place of ours … We are very appreciative of your continued patronage. ‘Kāti ra’ – to my Board of Trustees, the Trust and Hostel Management Boards – St Joseph’s is blessed to have committed, caring, and professional men and women to guide us. Tēnā koutou.

Before I announce the destinations of our School Leavers, I wish to present our two Head Prefects for 2015 – Valerie Houkamou (Ngati Porou) and Nikayla Jonas (Te Āti-Hau-Nui-a-Pāpārangi).

‘Koutou nga tuakana’ – our appreciation to you all for your ‘awhi’ – remember the best of your time at St Joseph’s as you embark on the next stage of your journey.

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Eikura AlbertWaikato, Bachelor of Sport & Recreation

Lyric BirdOne Year Sabbatical

Ngawaiwera CampbellVictoria University, B.Sc majoring in Psychology

Madison Clark- TaylorAuckland University, Bachelor of Science majoring in Environmental Health

Kara DoyleTe Wananga O Raukawa, Diploma in Māori

Shauney Haimona-YoungNZ Navy, Warfare Officer

Kema HawkeAuckland, Bachelor of Urban Planning

Te Waihuka Herewini-MacDougallOtago University, First Year Health Science

Hinemoa IhaiaAuckland University, Bachelor of Health Science

Zoe Isaacs-IhakaOtago University, First Year Health Science

Te Autahi Makoare-KingAUT, Bachelor of Art & Design

Ngaiwikau Kiriona-WhanauAUT, Bachelor of Media Studies

Aroha MorganNZ Navy, Combat Warfare Specialist

Anna-Marie OwenEIT, Bachelor of Business Studies

Shaykahn PapanuiVictoria University, Bachelor of Business studies

Karangawai Paringatai-HareMassey University, Bachelor of Science

Sarah PuhaNZ Navy, Combat Warfare Specialist

Mauriora Tawaroa-TakiariVictoria University, Bachelor of Law and Commerce

Parekaawa TuriaAuckland University, Bachelor of Nursing

Te Atamarie WetiniTe Wananga O Raukawa, Diploma in Māori

2014 Leavers Destinations

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Prizegiving

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Back Row - Z , K Uruamo-TaiakiCentre Row- R Albert, N Jonas, E Albert, V Houkamau, K Bartlett, R Mahutoto

Front Row Miss Kingi, P Turia, L Bird, J Pahuru, C Grindrod

Parekaawa Turia & Te Waihuka Herewini-MacDougall

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Year 13 Prizegiving AwardsParekaawa Turia Biology, History, Classical Studies and English

The Leader Cup for English Language & LiteratureHead Prefect , DUX OF THE COLLEGE, J Mills Family Scholarship ($3,000)

Lyric Bird Te Reo Maori, The Leader Cup for Māori Language & Tradition, Head PrefectOtago University Maori and Pacific Island Scholarship ($10,000)(Principal’s Award) NGA MAHI A KUI A KORO MÄ

Te Waihuka Herewini-MacDougall Chemistry, Mathematics with Calculus and Physics, Scholarship MaoriMason Cup for Public Speaking, J Mills Family Scholarship ($3,000)Massey University Maori 200 level (1st semester), Massey University Maori 300 levelOtago University Maori and Pacific Island Scholarship ($10,000), DUX OF THE COLLEGE

Mauriora Tawaroa-Takiari Economics, Te Manu Korihi - In Memory of Peggy Scott Excellence in WaiataMother Euphrasie Barbier Cup for Senior Scripture ReadingKapa Haka - NZBC Taonga and Waiata-a-ringa

Karangawai Paringatai-Hare Mathematics with Statistics

Te Atamarie Wetini Religious Education, Chapel Music

Eikura Albert Physical Education

Aroha Morgan Geography

Sarah Puha Photography

Shauney Haimona-Young Academic PE

Kema Hawke Massey University Maori 200 level (1st semester), Massey University Maori 300 levelWaka Ama - Senior Paddler of the Year

Zoe Isaacs-Ihaka Chapel Prefect, Otago University Maori and Pacific Island Scholarship ($10,000)

Anna-Marie Owen France Trust Tertiary Scholarship $900 and EIT Yr 13 Scholarship for 1st year student

Hinemoa Ihaia (Principal’s Award) NGA MAHI A KUI A KORO MÄ

Kara Doyle Senior Swimming Champ

Back Row- M Clark-Taylor, K Hawke, Z Issacs, K Doyle, S Papanui, S Puha, T WetiniCentre Row- L Bird, T Herewini –Macdougall, H Ihaia, T Makore, N Kiriona Whanau, E Albert, Mrs Wiki

Front Row- M Tawaroa-Takiari, P Turia, S Haimona-Young, N Campbell, A Morgan

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Back Row - J Phillips, T Maxwell, A Hadfield, K Uruamo-Taiaki, K JacobsCentre Row-K Bartlett, H Hosford, V Hokamau, N Jones, J Crawford

Front Row J Pahuru, J Makowharemahihi, E Hug-Nicoll, R Albert, Mrs Tuhura

Year 12m Prizegiving AwardsKelsey Bartlett Te Reo Maori, Rapukahurangi Prefect, Most Improved Senior Netballer

Hinewai Hosford Mathematics, Biology and Chemistry, Academic Excellence Year 12 - 2014

Elsa Hug-Nicol English and Religious Education, Chris Alexander Memorial Trophy for Public SpeakingBoard of Trustees Student Representative, Hockey Fair Play Award

Ariana Hadfield Accounting, Mathematics and Physics, Academic Excellence Year 12 - 2014Valerie Houkamau Geography, Year 12 Level 3 N.C.E.A Te Reo Māori, Te Ao Marama Prefect

Most Valuable Senior NetballerJamee Phillips Academic PE, Most Valuable Hockey Player

Kahlia Jacobs HistoryTeegan Maxwell Work Ethic 12M, Manaakitanga Award

Nikayla Jonas Hine Marie PrefectRamari Albert Tomairangi Prefect

Karere Uruamo-Taiaki Hine Ngakau Prefect

Year 12M

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Back Row- Ms Arden, R Hirani Mahutoto, K Doyle, N Aperahama,Centre Row- M Ratana, R Whitiora, M Pu-Tamainu, K Ormond-Daniel, E Tangaroa-Goomes

Front Row- W Mana, B Whaitiri, M Daniels, C Grindrod

Year 12r Prizegiving AwardsRia Mahutoto Te Reo Maori, Te Reo Rangahau Prefect

Christina Grindrod English, Religious Education, Computing, Work Ethic 12RAchievement 12R,Day Student Prefect

Marere Ratana Physical Education and Economic Studies, Most Valuable Senior NetballerGeneral Excellence in Sport (Senior)

Brooke Whaitiri Level 2 EIT Trades Academy CertificateNgapera Aperahama Year 12 Massey University - 200 Level (Second Semester), Senior Whai – korero

Year 12R

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Back: P Romana, T Wilson-Munday, H Pohe, T Roberts-Thompson, H NgataiCentre: T Gallagher, S Smallman, H Reti, T Fabish, H Haami-Wells, A Tiopira, D Wanoa-Kalepa

Front: Ms Kingi, T Lemalie, C Langham, A Boyce, S Haitana

Year 11m Prizegiving AwardsHiraia Haami-Wells Geography and MathematicsShanelle Smallman English and Religious Education, Work Ethic 11M

Hannah Ngatai Science and Te Reo MaoriTereihine Roberts-Thompson History and Information Technology, Level 3 N.C.E.A Te Reo Māori

Academic Excellence Year 11Tiere-Rose Gallagher Business Studies and Visual Art

Arahina Boyce Manaakitanga AwardShylah Haitana Senior Athletics Champ

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Back: A Kenrick, M Houkamau Centre: A Palmer, R Keepa, L Pickering, M Cooper, J Elliot Mrs Caffery

Front: J Tawera, B McCauley, K Manaena, R Hamlin, V Tapara

Year 11r Prizegiving AwardsMereana Houkamau Te Reo Maori, Science, English, Physical Education and Mathematics

Work Ethic 11R, Achievement 11R, Fairplay Netball AwardLe Sharn Pickering Religious Education

Bree McCauley-Scott Mathematics

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Back: C Webb, S Whitiora, M Herewini-MacDougall, N Catterall, P Tipoki-Lawton, A Crawford, E KingCentre: A Taufale, A Walker, Q King-Panapa, M Hoepo-Scott, M Crawford, C Tipuna-Hema, J Alo, T Savage, A Morgan

Front: L Keepa, H Sollitt-Mackey, D Bell, T Bishop, Mrs Kumar

Year 10m Prizegiving AwardsJessy-May Alo English and Science, Academic Excellence Year 10 - 2014

Hinewairere Solitt-Mackey Te Reo Maori, Taradale Rotary Club Junior Oratory AwardMost Improved Hockey Player

Marie Hoepo-Scott Information Technology and Religious Education, Work Ethic 10MTohu Maumaharatanga ki a Megan Joe - Service to School

Maata-Vera Crawford Mathematics and Active Living/HealthAniwa Morgan Physical Education

Paretao Tipoki-Lawton Social Studies and Financial LiteracyMarama Herewini-MacDougall Advanced Te Reo Maori and Art, Most Promising Junior Basketballer

Queisha King-Panapa Most Improved Junior Netballer

Year 10M

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Back: H Pou-Poasa, T Hape, T Thomas, T Whanau, S Clarke, Wanea, M Taiaroa, MJ Ngaronoa, C PeteraCentre: Miss Spence, M Stevens, M Nathan, M Cashell, S Butler, K Waititi, T Jenkins, P Puru, J Smith

Front: A Hutana, N Whaitiri, W Paki, H Dorset, T Mihaere, H Takuira

Year 10r Prizegiving AwardsHineatatu Dorset English, Te Reo Maori, Information Technology and Religious Education, Achievement 10R

Hiraina Pou-Poasa SciencePhoebe Puru Mathematics

Herakorama Takuira Physical EducationTamira Jenkins Social Studies

Te Aniana Hape Work Ethic 10RTiana Thomas Day Student Award for her high level of commitment - Attendance

Jessie-Leigh Smith Most Valuable Junior Netballer, Waka Ama - Junior Paddler of the Year

Year 10R

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Back: M Pipi, J Heta-Nelson, N McGregor, J Edmonds-Lama, M Pu-Tamainu, V Kingi-Keefe, H Taite Kupa-Warbrick, M Maxwell, Mrs Rameka

Front: W Rimene-Liu, S Puia, K Batistich, A Harmer-Te Kuru, E Tuapawa

Year 10t Prizegiving AwardsShanaia Puia English and Social Studies, Work Ethic 10T, Manaakitanga Award

Jayda Edmonds-Lama Te Reo Maori and ScienceAtamira Harmer-Te Kuru Information Technology

Misha Pu-Tamainu Mathematics, Religious Education and Food Technology, Achievement 10THazzley Taite Kupa-Warbrick Physical Education

Mareikura Nathan Junior Whai – korero

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Back: R Osborne, H Mackey-Pasene, K Mangu, S Whaititi, T Porou, T Akurangi, M JohnsonCentre: M Wilson: R Edwards: X Kurupo-Paia, T Ngawhika, K Smith, N Karauria, J Pohe, M Biddle

Front: T Manson, J Broughton, R Keenan, M Wairau, T Potiki, Mrs J Jeffery

Year 9m Prizegiving AwardsTe Riria Potiki English and Social Studies, Academic Excellence Year 9 - 2014

Hinematererangi Mackey-Pasene Te Reo Maori and Science, Academic Excellence Year 9 - 2014Taraipine Ngawhika-Foote Information Technology

Rome Teao MathematicsKiara Mangu Religious Education, Work Ethic 9M, Manaakitanga AwardJoanne Pohe Physical Education

Kopiri-Fairlane Smith Advanced Te Reo MāoriMatariki Wairau Financial Literacy

Year 9M

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Back: Miss Wiki, N Makoare, D Baker, S Tapine, M Sollitt-EllisCentre: B Smith, W Albert-Singer, P Douglas, T Bennett, N Wilson, R Hina-Tamati, H Wilson

Front: S Robinson-King, A Ranapia, C Te Rangi, K Thompson, P Greening

Year 9r Prizegiving AwardsKaznaia Thompson English

Shaquita Robinson-King Te Reo Maori and Active Living/HealthHinekawa Wilson-Munday Information Technology

Candace Te Rangi Science and Mathematics, Achievement 9RMaia Sollit-Ellis Religious Education

Waimirirangi Albert-Singer Physical Education and Food TechnologyParris Greening Social Studies

Tongouri Bennet-Te Peeti Art, Work Ethic 9R, Junior Swimming ChampDestiny Baker Junior Athletics Champ, General Excellence in Sport (Junior)

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Back: K Albert-Tunui, L Pohatu, M Te Puaha, T Golding, P KapeaFront: A August, H Patel, Miss Worsley, T Cook, P Ropiha

Year 9t Prizegiving AwardsPidgeon Kapea EnglishHinemoa Patel Te Reo Maori

Riakanga Iwikau Science and Mathematics, Achievement 9TLily-Belle Pohatu Information Technology

Ainjel August-Tahitahi Religious Education and Physical EducationPirihira Ropiha Social Studies, Work Ethic 9T, Waka Ama - Most improved Paddler

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Back: D.Tau Tau, A.kihirini, H.Taite-Kupa, H.Paku-DavisCenter: M.Hawke, R.Johnson, H.Karaitiana, M.Martin, S. Reihana, Mrs J.Grellman

Front: T.Brown, S.Heta-Nelson, C.Scott-Williams, C.Nikera, M.Wallace-Joe

Year 8 Prizegiving AwardsCherokee Scott-Williams English and Mathematics, Academic Excellence Year 8

Hehani Paku-Davis Te Reo Maori, Social Studies and ArtTrinity-Serene Brown Science and Information Technology, Work Ethic

Rahera Johnson Religious Education and HealthSarnisha Raihania Physical Education, Intermediate Athletics Champ, General Excellence in Sport (Intermediate)

Manea-Mabel Hawke Technology, Manaakitanga Award, Intermediate Swimming ChampApril Kihirini Drama

Haromiteata Karaitiana Advanced Te Reo MāoriMikaila Martin Most Valuable Intermediate Netballer

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Back: W Kapea, S Delamare, T Taite-Kupa, A Bentley-Bartlett, O Hoepo-Scott, A Le GeytFront: S Sullivan, T Te Pou, G Ederveen, R Tawera, C Te Wao-Singh, Mrs Wiltshire

Year 7 Prizegiving AwardsArden Bentley-Bartlett English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Academic Excellence Year 7

Wikitoria Kapea Te Reo MāoriChymez-Capree Te Wao-Singh Information Technology

Shayvaria Sullivan Religious Education and ArtOriwia Scott Physical Education, Advanced Te Reo Māori and Drama

Tiwha Kupa Taite-Warbrick TechnologyGeorgina Ederveen Work Ethic

Matarehu Renata Most Improved Intermediate Netballer

Year 7

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Back Row: Mrs Wiltshire, R.Osborne, D.Baker, V.Tapara, S.Puia, M.Stevens, P.Tipoki-Hansen, A.Kenrick, M.Wilson-Munday, K.Mangu, Miss Murphy

Centre Row: S.Reihana, N.Wilson, R.Keepa, M.Nathan, M.Crawford, T.Maxwell, K.Bartlett (prefect), J.Crawford, L.Pickering, T.Jenkins, H.Haa-mi-Wells, T.Whanau, J.Baker, Miss Worsley

Front Row: T.Bishop, ?,C.TeRangi, W.Kapea, C.Williams, T.

Back Row: Mrs K Rameka, T ???, H Mackey-Pasene, M Ellis, A Hutana, S Whaitiri, T ???, K Thompson, R Hamlin, Mrs J GrellmanCentre Row: D Bell, H Wilson-Munday, Wanea, M ????, T Gallagher, T Ngawhika-Foote, M Pu-Tamainu, D Kalepa, A Palmer, A Crawford, C ????,

R Edwards, H Sollit-Mackey, Mrs R WikiFront Row: T Brown, A August, W Mana, V Houkamau, E Tangaroa-Goomes, C Grindrod, N Whaitiri, M Martin

Rapukahurangi

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Back Row: Ms C.Spence, T Porou, S Tapine, M Maxwell, E Tuapaua-Keepa, A Morgan, K Albert, T Cook, A WalkerCentre Row: J Smith, H Pou-Poasa, X Kurupo-Paia, S Clarke, S Smallman, N Jonas, T Fabish, M Herewini-Macdougall,T Wilson-Munday, T

Goldring, K Batistich, K WikiFront Row: A Legyt, H Paku, J Makowharemahihi, E Hug-Nicoll, M Pu-Tamainu,R Whitiora, A Kihirini,C Te Wao-Singh

Back Row: Mrs K Christian, J Edmonds-Lama, T Manson, P Ropiha, T ???, ????, H Takiura, M ???, J Broughton, S ????, M Hawke, H KaraitianaCentre Row: H Reti, H Taite-Warbrick, E King, W Rimene-Liu, P Kapea, K Uruamo-Taiaki, K Manaena, B McAuley-Scott, L Poahtu-Stone, S Whitio-

ra, V ???? M Cooper-Ederveen, Mrs C BoydFront Row: R Tawera, M Harvey-Brewster, J Alo, B Whaitiri, K Doyle, K Jacob, J Pahuru, M Cashell, A Tiopira

Hine Marie

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Back Row: R Keenan, N Karauria, J Pohe, A Taufale, T Hape, H Ngatai, M Houkamau, T Savage, P RomanaCentre Row: Mrs Ardern, N Caterall, B Smith, P Douglas, J Elliot, K Waititi, M Hoepo-Scott, K Smith, W Albert-Singer, T Thomas, N McGreggor, T

Roberts-ThompsonFront Row: T Te Pou, C Nikera, M Wallace-Joe, A Hadfield, R Mahutoto(Prefect), J Phillips, R Johnson, G Ederveen

Back Row: M Pipi, A Boyce, H Patel, K ???, N Centre Row:Front Row:

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Mass of the OilsThis year a group of Year 10 students went to the Mass of Oils which is celebrated on the Tuesday of Holy Week at the Cathedral in Palmerston North. At this Mass the Oils, oils which will be used in the Sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation are blessed by the Bishop.

O’Shea Shield CompetitionThe O’Shea Shield Competition was hosted at St. Johns College, Hastings. Competition has Debating, Junior Prepared Speech, Impromptu Speech, Oratory, Drama, Scripture Reading and Religious Questions.

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The members of the O’Shea team were:Debating: Ariana Hatfield, Jesse Pahuru, MereKingi Harvey-BrewsterJunior Prepared Speech: Hinewairere Sollitt – MackeyImpromptu Speech: Ria – Hiraani MahutotoOratory: Elsa Hug – NicollDrama: Lyric Bird, Ria – Hiraani Mahutoto, Jamee Phillips, Ngaiwikau Kiriona - Whanau , Te Waihuka Herewini – Mac DougallScripture Reading: Mauriora Tawora – TakiariReligious Questions :Zoe Isaacs – Ihaka, Christina Grindrod, Hinewai Hosford

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The team as whole performed to the highest standard which was commented on by many of the judges.

LiturgiesWe had some very special Masses during the year. The Mass with the parishioners at Sacred Heart Parish in Hastings and joining the parishioners at St Mary’s every fifth Sunday of the month for a bilinguial Mass have been special moments during the year.

As the back door closes with a click, the familiar smell of baking returns. The smell of baking makes me feel like I’ve returned home again. Inside nanny’s tiny kitchen everything is to scale, including my nana. I feel like a giant as I can easily reach into the baking shelf in the pantry, the shelf nana needs the kitchen steps to reach.My nanny and I joke to each other while we bake. I always make her beautiful laugh come out at anything that I say. I always spend time in the holidays with my nanny, especially because I live far away from home for school. We would always watch the news and sports replays too, sports are one of Nan’s favourite things to watch, especially rugby.My favourite treat to bake with Nan is fruit cake. Not a lot of people love fruit cake, compared to chocolate cake, which is all the more reason to bake it, so only Nan and I can indulge in a slice with our cup of tea. I always watch and help my Nan bake sugary-goods, she would dance and fly around the kitchen to search for equipment or ingredients, and she would have a huge smile, as big as a cheeky old monkey.

Baking is one of my Nan’s best skills. She takes a huge amount of pride in preparing her ingredients and reading them out loud for all to hear, “ 200g mixed fruit, 2 medium sized eggs, 150g brown sugar, 150g flour, 100g marge, 1 teaspoon of mixed spice and a pinch of salt”.Nan is a sweet old lady when baking. She makes mouth-watering treats a Nan should make. From bread to delicious sugar-coated slices, anything she would bake would have loads of love and care in each crumb. I love to compare the delightful fruit cake with my Nan to express her features and qualities, which reminds me of her. The fruits of the cake, wrinkly and sweet, just like my nan’s skin, the texture of the cake, firm on the inside, nan is a hard old lady for her age and size, but when cut into pieces, she is a light and cheeky old thing, the warm walnuts, crunchy and nutty, just like my nan. The click of the back door, the smell of baking, the smile on her face, my sweet old fruit cake.

Christina Grindrod

My Fruit Cake

Sacraments of InitiationIn September we had seven students receive the Sacraments of Initiation, Sacrament of Baptism for Matariki Wairau, Sacrament of Confirmation for Zoe Isaacs – Ihaka and First Communion for Matariki Wairau, Pirihira Ropiha, Rahera Keepa, Paretao Tipoki –Hansen and Areta Crawford.

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Ngā Manu Korero

“E aku manu korero no tai wiwi, e aku manu korero no tai wawa rarau mai ra”Ko te kaupapa nona nei te reo karanga ki nga maunga whakahi o te motu, na reira i rere pohuhu mai ai te makiu, ko te whakataetae o Nga Manu Korero o te motu ki Te Matau a Maui. No te rohe o Te Matau a Maui te maringanui ki te tu hei kaihautu mo te whakataetae mo tenei tau rua mano ngahuru ma wha. Na I hui tahi ai nga kaiako o nga kura o te rohe ki te whakareri i nga ahauatanga katoa mo te hui nei, a me pehea te whakatakotoranga te aha, te aha.No te rangi o te Raapa te rua tekau ma toru o Mahuru I rahiri mai I nga kura katoa mai nga hau e wha ki te whare matua o Pettigrew Arena ki Ahuriri nei. I reira I rumene ai I nga kai korero katoa me o ratou kura a kaitautoko hoki mo te pohiri o te whakataetae nei. I tu nga kura katoa o te rohe nei pera I a Hukarere, Te Aute, Hatings Boys High School, Hastings Girls High School, Woodford House, Tamatea High School, Williams Colenso, Te Ara Hou, Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Ngati Kahungunu ki Heretaunga me matou nga kohine o Hato Hohepa ki te karawhiua I te pohiri matua o Ngati Kahungunu ara ‘Pohiritia atu’.I runga I nga reo karanga o a matou kaikaranga I karapinepine te tini me te mano o nga tangata ki te tautoko I tenei kaupapa nui whakaharahara o tatou. Na, no tenei I tu a Te Matau a Maui I runga I te whakaaro kotahi, ara te kaupapa o Nga Manu Korero. I pohiritia matou I nga manuhiri ko pumanawa, ko puwerawera,

ko makohakoha. I runga I te reo whakatau ki nga manuhiri I tu to matou kaikorero o te rohe nei o Ngati Kahungunu a to tatou koroua a Koro Prentice. Nana te korero I kawea mo te kaupapa nei a whai muri I tona koreo I tu matou ki moteatea hei tautoko I ana korero. Ko ‘Te Karoro’ te moteatea i tangi. Rere ki mua I tut e ope manuhiri ki te korero mo te kaupapa nei a, na whai ano I timata te haruru I nga manuhiri, a I haere ngatahi ai tatou katoa Iki te hakari kia ea ait e kaupapa I runga I te tika. I haere te whakataetae nei mo te toru o nga ra, a ko te ra tuarua te rangi tuatahi mo te whakataetae nei. Ko nga kai kawe korero ko Koro Heremia ratou ko Kiriwera, me Te Mihinga Komene. I runga I tenei rangi I tu nga tuakana ki te wepua I o ratou pukenga korero, ara ko nga kaikorero mo nga wahanga o te Korimako me Pei Te Hurinui Jones. Katahi na ko nga kai korero pukenga ko ratou, I tu nga kai korero ki te tuku I wa ratou kauwhau I runga I tetahi kaupapa matua. He rangi pai tera a parekareka an ate rongo ki nga kauwhau o taua rangi na te mea, he maha nga akoranga me nga hua ki roto I nga korero o nga taiohi nei.I runga I te rangi tuatoru ko tera te rangi whakamutunga o te whakataetae nei. Ko tenei te rangi mo nga wahanga Rawhiti Ihaka me Ta Turi Kara. I tu to matou kai korero a Mareikura Nathan I roto I te wahanga o Rawhiti Ihaka. Katahi na te tu maia, tu moruki, tu wahine ta Mareikura I te wa I wepua ai I tona kauwhau. Ko ia te kai korero whakamutunga o te ra a te mutunga ke mai

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o te pai! Ko tona kauapapa korero ko ‘Tu kotahi tatou wehe ka ngaro’. I mutu ana korero I runga I te pai a I mutu ai te whakataetae mo te tau nei. Rere te wa ko te wahanga mo te whiwhi taonga a I noho nga kaiwhakawa katoa ki runga I te atamira mo tenei wahanga o te hui. Ko wai ka hua, ko wai ka tohu…I whiwhi a Mareikura I te taonga a Whina Cooper mo te wahine matatu ki te reo Maori me te manukura wahine o te wahanga Rawhiti Ihaka. Ahakoa kaore a Mareikura I whiwhi I te turanga tuatahi I whiwhi I a I te turanga tuarua mot e wahanga Rawhiti Ihaka a korengarenga katoa nga kare a roto o tona whanau me

to tatou nei kura a Hato Hohepa mo te puku mahi o te kohine nei me tona tu maia ki te kawea I tona korero ki te marea. Kaati he tika kia tuku mihi ki nga kai whakahaere me nga tangata katoa I titikaha a i whakaputa wera ki te tutuki I tenei hui I runga I te pai, a I runga I te tumanako mo te kaupapa kotahi, ara Nga Manu Korero a motu. E ki ana te korero ‘Ina tika muri, ka tika a mua’ mokoei ano ka rere nga mihi manahou ki a koutou nga kaiawhina o te hui nei. Ina kore ko koutou, kahore tenei hui e whakarira.Turou hawaikiLyric bird

Kia ora,We began the year with a hiss and a roar due mainly to the great success we had in the 2013 external examinations. At Level 1 we had 2 students earn Excellence endorsements in Mathematics and a further 4 who earned Merit endorsements. At level 3 Statistics we had a 100% pass rate in the Probability external exam so we were very pleased with these results and expecting good things in 2014. We welcomed Ms Lyn Lewis to our department. Ms Worsley rejoined us as a fully fledged teacher. Ms Caffery started the year with the idea that she could see all the y10 and y11 students once a week, get to know them all and work with them on Number (y10) and Algebra (y11). Unfortunately, this only worked for one term.At the end of term 2 Ms Lewis left us for health reasons and there was a bit of a rearrangement of classes. Ms Caffery picked up the y13 Calculus class and Ms Murphy was back in the department to work with year 10. Mr Silverwood went the extra mile for us and for 9M as well. Ms Worsley had already begun working with y8 so we were all very busy. The second half of the year has been very busy with internals completed and externals prepared for in the senior school while y10

students made a start on earning credits for Number, Geometry and Measurement. Y7, Y8, 9M and 10M also took part in the Australian Mathematics Competition. This year 5 students got Credit awards. Our y7 and y8 students have also had a year of Mathletics which they seem to have enjoyed a lot.You may hear that in other schools students use their cell-phones as calculators and take tablets to school. However, these devices cannot be used in external exams so we encourage all students in the junior school to have a scientific calculator and all those studying maths at senior levels to have a graphics calculator. While graphics calculators are not cheap there are bargains to be had on sites such as trademe, especially at the end of the school year. I won’t mind if you bid against me.My thanks must go to Ms Worsley, Mr Silverwood and Ms Murphy who have worked so hard for our students this year, to the students themselves who have also worked hard and to their parents who have supported their learning by buying them graphics calculators and making sure we all stayed on track. Thank you, Valerie CafferyHoD Mathematics.

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Last Summers DayRuataniwha is my river that is fed by the pure spring water that flows down from the mountains. He flows down in a strong determined current. The pounamu current is running quickly amongst the native brush. He changes pace and slows down. He spreads out into a vast, open lake. The now river is green with tinges of hazel. Tama-nui-te-ra sends rays of light upon the river, making the surface glimmer.The rocks slope down, becoming deeper each step as the water runs consistently horizontal. The shallow areas are transparent, becoming translucent the further you go. To the left is the shallow rocky-shore. To the right is the deepest area of the river, as it is hugged by ancient cliffs. Ruataniwha stretches itself and surrounds the cliffs with emerald waters. There are trees upon the cliffs provide the best bombing platforms. The Ruataniwha continues its journey southward to the sea, in its gritty fast pace, gradually shifting its colour to aqua blue.There’s this old tree among the jagged cliffs; its roots seize onto the cliff for dear life. We always jump off this tree. It’s everyone’s favourite. It’s the tallest around. Its lower arms are spread out over the emerald green water, and it provides protection for the children when they slither down the sturdy current.The water is sharp, piercing my delicate body as the stimulating air surrounds me. Adrenaline sparks – rushes up my spine, drifting through my body. The piercing textures of pointy stones below my feet pinch me, they are ‘screaming for help’ as I squash them. I stand honoured in my river, back facing towards the sun – whose arms are stretched out to hug with warmth. I inhale the pure fresh scent from the native. Now as I look back and think of how blessed I was.

I swim with the current, letting it take me down the stream, across to the ancient tree. I feel buoyant in the Ruataniwha as its current lifts me liberally. I grasp hold of the trees submarine arms, hoisting myself up out of the water. I feel alive, wide awake!I start my journey up the lenient brown-coloured tree; my hands feel its wrinkly skin. Each step I take up the carved-in staircase of the tree, butterflies flutter angrily in my tummy.I reach the top and I can see the whole landscape of Hicks Bay in a panoramic view. Patangata Maunga, Wharekahika Awa, and the river-mouth to the East. This scene is sealed securely in my memory for eternity. My mouth is dry, because the altitude of the tree is making me nervous.I count down from 5 “5…4…3…2…1!” But at 1 I couldn’t jump – I try again more confidently. “5…4…3…2…1!” my body drops and the butterflies fly away. The wind spurts past my ears, right until I come face-to-face with my Ruataniwha.I come in contact with the water, with a flamboyant BANG! Ouch! I pop up panting for air. Bubbles give away the impact zone of my bomb. I feel incredible. I tread water in the emerald pool once again, savouring every moment with my Ruataniwha. Deep inside I am unhappy though.The sun has set on my courageous day. The sounds of laughter, crying, splish-splash, splosh are no more. I will miss it deeply with all my heart and soul – I will return one day soon.

Valerie Houkamau

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The survival of our language is a Maori ResponsibilityLet me respond to the challenge before me that is to educate those who fully fault Pakeha for the total loss of our language and do very little to revitalise it. Those who have an awful amount to say but their contribution to resolving the issue is nil. Yes I believe that Pakeha are part of the problem as to the loss of our language however, the way I see it is that the life of our Maori language is a Maori responsibility. Simple! It is our language and it is up to us to revitalise it. There are innumerable subjects to stir the mind but let me just confine my thinking to the Maori language itself and the attendant issues.In my opinion the reason for that decision by our ancestors back in their time was because they really wanted their children to learn English. Maybe as a second language or maybe as an interest for the children of that era. Why our ancestors did what they did we will never know. Our elders never fully realised the ramifications of that request of theirs would be the gradual loss and decline of the Maori language. “It is on the very cusp of total loss” as some experts would have it.We are people who insisted on avenging blood spilt so that the reputation would remain intact, word need only be wrongly construed or inadvertly uttered for war parties to take up arms because of the implicit belief that the power and influence of the word persisted for generations.Hence only the eloquent, the informed on both pedigree and tribal histories would rise to speak. For example-similarly with the women who call for the

karanga. Their voices should be mellifluous, they should be informed so that they can articulate the appropriate, correct words to encapsulate their thoughts.Today it is speakers whose command is indifferent, who are ignorant of customary practises and who are uninformed with the result that the speakers speak past each other neither is actually listening to what is said because mutual comprehension is nil.Let us turn the spotlight on the majority of the Maori world who have no truck with the language and are unwilling to be involved. My response is merely this, let us not expend resources on the unenthusiastic but rather on the few seriously interested.Excuses proffered above which people say caused the loss of the language are no excuses for not caring. They were rules pertaining to the school situation not to that of the home. One could still speak Maori at home so the language would be retained but the majority of Maori opted for full scale rejection. So how on earth could this all be the Pakeha’s responsibility? We could all still speak the language at home.Another major disappointment was the fact that the highly educated in the Maori language, for example-our elders did not teach their children the language. Since those people were the learned, why were they not assiduous and committed to teaching the language to their children because they were all fluent speakers of Maori. The thought did not occur to them until grandchildren appeared, ‘Goodness me, perhaps I should teach my grandchildren the language since I neglected to teach their parents.So is that was the thinking of the educated at that time, how could the populace at large not think any differently? People still resident in the home areas have retained a reasonable command of the language and custom for it is they who are keeping the home fires burning. Those who moved to the cities because

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of economic demands only return in moments of crisis and then have the nerve to instruct those who have long been at home to keep the place alive. There is perhaps no greater irritation then this to those who have stayed at home.Not having to actually seek has its own inherent problems because no greater concern about the language is expressed because it has always been available to learn, its acquisitions has not been strongly fought for. The parents of today’s generation have noted that the language is of no major concern to them (the children of this generation) but a mere bagatelle.The word ‘fire’ employed by me in the title of this article is burning neither brightly nor strongly but is a mere flicker and on the verge of being extinguished. This is the major concern of some people but how do we know the major veracity of their concerns if no research into the matter has been undertaken?There is a school of thought emerging in the year 2015 that advocates compulsory Maori for all. Here is my response to that idea, ‘charity begins at home’, and that is, the Maori need to know its language first before teaching others. What benefit will occur from teaching the entire population apart from an increase in the number of Maori speakers? Yes it is good that the number of Maori speakers is increasing however, the problem is, is that are we speaking correct Maori. We all need to be on the pathway of “Ko te reo kia tika, ko te reo kia rere, ko te reo kia Maori”. Is there any reason other than that?We are complaining and lamenting the fact that the teachers today of the Maori language are not achieving what they are appointed to do that is correct and spontaneous use of language. Since there is but a few teachers what would happen if everyone were to be taught? In my opinion it would be better to spend the time and resources on ourselves initially before

attending to others. Despite criticisms of being self-serving and egocentricity, I am remotely concerned because I am of the conviction that the survival or total loss of the Maori language is a Maori responsibility.This begs the question. In their opinion does the prestige of English exceed that of Maori? What is wrong with the thinking that when speaking to Maori speak Maori and when speaking to Pakeha, speak English?In spite of everything English remains the principle language of the Maori so how can one not think that Maori is being demeaned by Maori themselves? If we are not on the quivive what my article states will come to pass’, Stop being indolent and dilatory lest it be left to the Pakeha to keep our language alive’, so Maori world, shoulders to the wheel.As the adepts of the Maori world depart this mortal coil who will assume their place? Those that I have mentioned, the fluent, extremely fluent collective, of today’s generation give them the opportunity to pass on their knowledge to those who strongly desire it.While that group is but a few at this point in time it needs to be remembered that it was the small caterpillar that felled the Kahikatea! Soon the spring tide will flow again eventually becoming a swell, a veritable tsunami because it is driven by desire and hunger, should these essentials be absent, what can be achieved?Today’s Maori speaking generation are not native speakers but because of their own hunger and conscientiousness they have become fluent but with one notable deficit. No matter what, they are teaching their own children with the consequence that the native speakers are emulating the move. Those who have been taught are fortunate, despite the quality of the language of the parents, because they are not in the same situation as their parents who really had to look for ways whereby they (the parents) could learn the language.In my opinion there is no greater delusion than that. There is the one generation who did not acquire the language that their parents possessed. Those parents should not have the nerve to say that they saw no benefit in teaching the language for they are the educated generation who graduated from universities with their impressive qualifications. How can what they say be given any credibility?The Maori language and its survival is in the hands of this generation. It is a Maori responsibility therefore it is up to us to keep the fire of the language burning.

Lyric Bird

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I am the River and the River is me. Ko au ko te awa, ko te awa ko au.I am the river and the river is me. Born of the muddy banks and the murky waters,My people stand proud.My people, My home, My Awa. Valleys cloaked in green, lousy with river ghosts. Dark and dangerous it calls them.Swift and strong it claims them. A torment of brown mystery. In the far distance, the white Chief stands over his people.So far, His frozen silhouette, is a beaconRuapehu.Upstream, away from the shadows, the water is clear.Transparent and true. Beautiful but lethal, like smashed glass.The dreadlock of green whispers through the rocks quietly,Waiting…waiting, for your next step, the step that could end you. -One wrong move and your mine-I am the river and the river is me.

Na Nikayla Jonas

Ko Au te Awa

On Tuesday the 20th of May 2014, the Yr 7’s had a fantastic opportunity to go to Pan Pac to meet a kiwi and to the Arboretum of Guthrie Smith to see the trees from other countries and how they grow.When we arrived to Pan Pac the children in our van were very excited, we all couldn’t wait to see the baby kiwi!When we went on to the Pan Pac property, there was a big steel door, and a huge gate surrounding all of Pan Pac .It is so no pests harm or kill the kiwi.When we were at Pan Pac, it was awesome! I saw a rabbit hole and one baby kiwi. It had a wing and very sharp claws. When we went around the track at the Pan Pac, I saw a lot of trees and some of them were covering the track. I also heard a lot of loud noises, but I didn’t know what they were.

When we left Pan Pac, I told myself, ‘I am going to remember seeing kiwis for the rest of my life!’ So we were driving along the gravel road until we got to the real road then we drove to the Arboretum. It looked cool at the front, because it had a cool stone wall, and a drive way through the middle.At lunch time we had a yummy lunch. We had buns, cookies and lots more. After lunch Mrs Arnold came and maybe took us around half of the world in two hours (because there were all these sections, there was a Mexico one, Australian one and lots more). It was really hot but still really fun! After everything we had done that day I was tired but I was just really happy in the end aswell.

Oriwia Hoepo Scott

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The DepartmentThis year has seen Ms Grellman teaching Y13 Biology, Y11 Science, Y10 Science, Y8 and Y7 classes. Mrs Kumar taught Y13 Physics and Chemistry, Y12 Physics, Y11 Science and Y10 Science, while I had the pleasure of the Y9 Science classes and Y12 Biology and Chemistry. Ms Francis, our Lab Technician, has again been a real asset to the running of the Department. From getting gear ready for internal assessments, to being the extra driver for field trips, to helping buy plants for Science Club.

Science Club 2014 saw another Science Club year. Again we participated in the Gala at the start of the year (only the Y10 girls) and by all accounts made a tidy profit. We didn’t have the opportunity to go on a field trip this year but four of the girls (after several trials) were involved in the Science Fair in Term Three.

The Science Club is forever going to be a journey of discovery for all those involved, and at the end of 2013 I had some ideas on how we could improve it for 2014. Some of those ideas didn’t come to fruition but I do feel our triumph this year was beautifying the garden in the Science courtyard.

A few words from Daria and Ngahuia about the

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On the 14th of August 2014 Hiraina, Kiara-Journey and the two of us attended the Technology Challenge that was part of the HB Science Fair, at EIT in Napier. The Technology Challenge is held every year as part of the Science Fair, for Year 7-13. We participated in the Y9-10 Challenge.Our challenge was to build a tower that was able to slowly let a 50g metal ball down to the ground. It was the slowest time and the height multiplied together that gave the winner. What made this task so difficult was that we were only given an hour to create it and limited resources. Our resources were a roll of cellotape, newspaper, paper clips, metal washers, ice block sticks, straws, fishing line and one metal ball. Although the time went past really quickly we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves (even though we did not win). Hiraina and Kiara still managed to get spot prizes and we all received a certificate and a voucher for a free Whopper junior.

Year 7 and 8Y7 and 8 have had a great year in Science. In Term Two they headed off to the Science Roadshow. A few words from Matarehu and Arden in Year 7 about their experience… In Term Three Year 7 and 8 went to the Science Road Show in Hastings and Havelock North. We were

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greeted by two members of the Roadshow. We were asked “What is the biggest organism in the world?” After many guesses we found out that it was a fungus. The first show was on living things.We then got to walk around the exhibits and do all the hands on experiments and activities. Students from the host school helped us to work safely and to understand the exhibits. There was also a competition where we had to answer questions and explain an activity to an expert. Georgina from Year 7 won a prize, which was a measuring pen. At the end we watched a second show on gases and pressure. This included blowing up a balloon with hydrogen and oxygen and then lighting it with a long splint. It made a very big bang. We had a lot of fun going to Science Roadshow.

Year 7 and 8Y7 and 8 have had a great year in Science. In Term Two they headed off to the Science Roadshow. A few words from Matarehu and Arden in Year 7 about their experience… In Term Three Year 7 and 8 went to the Science Road Show in Hastings and Havelock North. We were greeted by two members of the Roadshow. We were asked “What is the biggest organism in the world?” After many guesses we found out that it was a fungus. The first show was on living things.We then got to walk around the exhibits and do all the hands on experiments and activities. Students from the host school helped us to work safely and to understand the exhibits. There was also a competition where we had to answer questions and explain an activity to an expert. Georgina from Year 7 won a prize, which was a measuring pen. At the end we watched a second show on gases and pressure. This included blowing up a balloon with hydrogen and oxygen and then lighting it with a long splint. It made a very big bang. We had a lot of fun going to Science Roadshow.

The following is a list of the girls who did the Science Fair Investigations and their findings…

April Kihirini - Which shoe is the best for playing sport on asphalt? Aim: The aim of this investigation is to find witch running shoe is best to run in on asphalt concrete.Hypothesis: My hypothesis is that the Nike would be the best because it is one of the most famous in the world. Conclusion: The SOFIA had the most grip and the Active brand had the least amount of grip. I know this because the Sofia had the highest average force of 8.2N and the Active had the lowest average force of 5.8N.The Sofia was the hardest to pull along the asphalt.

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Cherokee Scott-Williams & Aaria Thompson - Does chocolate affect your netball shooting accuracy?Aim: To see if eating chocolate affects a person’s netball shooting skills.Conclusion: We found out that that eating chocolate was not the best option to improve your netball shooting. As in the results, the average for Dairy Milk (points) was 11.3, Whittaker’s was 10.6 and no chocolate was 13.6. The test with the highest number is the best option when improving your shooting skills.

Trinity-Serene Brown - Does Price Affect Taste?Aim: To investigate if the price of different brands of spaghetti affects the taste.Hypothesis: I think that the Wattie’s spaghetti will taste the best because it is more expensive than all the others and Wattie’s claim that they “make New Zealand’s best spaghetti.”Conclusion: By testing 2 classes that have 47 students, I found out that the best tasting spaghetti was Wattie’s. So my hypothesis was correct so price does affect the taste of spaghetti as the most expensive brand was voted the best according to most students that I tested.

Manea-Mabel - Does the temperature of a ball affect its bounce?Aim: The aim of this investigation is to find out the effect on changing the temperature of a squash ball on how high it can bounce.Conclusion: What I have found out in my investigation is that heating the squash ball to a hot temperature will make the ball bounce higher because it heats the ball inside to give it pressure to bounce. Putting the squash ball into the cold temperature doesn’t make the ball bounce high enough because I found out that I am just making the ball go heavy in the cold temperature, and it doesn’t give any pressure inside it. What I have learnt in this investigation is that the hot temperature is the temperature that makes the squash ball bounce high.

Mikaila Martin - Which type of Soap kills bacteria the best?Aim: To find out which type of soap kills bacteria the best.Hypothesis: I predict that the Dettol soap will work better than the Home brand soap.Conclusion: I found out that protex soap kills bacteria better then Lux, Home Brand and Palmolive soap brands. The Palmolive soap was the worst soap as it started to smell and rot the potatoes the quickest.

Hehani - Rust Free Steel

Aim: To find out if steel will rust if it is exposed to water without oxygen.Hypothesis: I believe the nails exposed to water wouldn’t rust without oxygen because the air mixes in with the water on the nail and the iron surface. The nail reacts with the oxygen mixed in the water and forms iron oxide. The iron oxide reacts with the water it forms hydrate iron oxide. The red stuff we call “RUST” then the process continues until all the iron is eaten up.

Conclusion: I found out that steel exposed to water rust with oxygen and that the beaker rusted faster and had more rust on the steel letting the air touch the steel. I also found out that keeping the air away from the steel will rust.

Arden Bentley-Bartlett - Do plants grow better in soil or water?Aim: To find out if lettuce plants grow better in water or soil.Hypothesis: I think that the plants in the soil will grow better because they have more minerals than water for the plant to survive.Conclusion: The results show that the lettuce plants growing in the water with fertiliser grew the best because the health of the plants score was higher than for the plants in the soil. Also there were more leaves on the lettuces that were grown in the water with fertiliser,

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when I added them up in total. My hypothesis was incorrect because I thought that the plants in the soil would grow better.

Georgina Ederveen & Chymez-Capree Te Wao Singh - Which water tastes better?Aim: To investigate if people can tell the difference between tap and bottled water.Hypothesis: We think that they might find out the difference between the water because we have tap and bottled water at school sometimesConclusion: We found out that our hypothesis was wrong because 10 out of the 13 people did not find out the different types of water we used.

Te Aroha Te Pou - Which type of cloth works the best?Aim: To investigate which type of cloth wipes up an egg spill the fastest.Hypothesis: I think that the sponge will wipe up the egg the fastest because it is thick. I think that the paper towel will wipe up the egg the slowest because it will just fall apart.Conclusion: My hypothesis was not correct. As I found out that the tea towel wiped the egg up the fastest with only 4 wipes. The sponge, paper towel and chux cloth took 5 wipes to wipe up the egg.

Shayvaria Sullivan & Wikitoria Kapea - Which washing powder works the best?Aim: We are trying to find out which washing powder works the best (cleaner).Hypothesis: Our prediction is that Persil is going to work the best. Our scientific reason is because the Persil Company claims that they are the best from their own research.Conclusion: We learnt that Persil works the best and

eco cleaned the stain the poorest. Our hypothesis was correct because we predicted that Persil would be best washing powder. We now think that you should buy Persil washing powder since it works the best.

Senior OutingsMs Grellman and Y13 Biology went to the Aquarium in Term One, to help with their understanding of homeostasis (an internal assessment they were doing) and Y12 Biology went to the Rocky Shore in Term Two as part of one of their internal assessmentsY12 Chemistry, myself and Ms Francis went to Massey in Term Three to do a hands-on practical in the first year Chemistry lab. A few words from Christine Grindrod about the day…On the 22nd of August, my Y12 Chemistry class and I travelled to Massey University in Palmerston North to experience a lab practical at the University’s Faculty of Science. On arrival we were introduced to the lovely Mr Jull, the Senior Tutor for Chemistry at Massey and also our teacher for our practical. Mr Jull first introduced himself and his role at the University and went through the rules for the lab and also our practical for the morning which was extracting Limonene oil from orange skin. We set up our equipment and it was all on! We were able to extract a decent amount of Limonene oil from our orange peel. Our practical ended at lunch at lunch and we had the pleasure of meeting a couple of past students at Massey and were lucky to be shown around the campus and halls of residence. The trip to Massey University was a great experience, and helped me to have a better understanding of what University level Science consists of. Thank you to our Chemistry teacher Mrs Jeffery and our Science Technician Ms Francis for organising the trip and also to Mr Jull for taking the time to give us a taste of Chemistry at Massey.

This is an experience I will never forget.

A few words from Nikayla Jonas …

On the 14th of August, two teams from Y12 and Y13 were chosen to participate in the Titration competition at the annual Science Fair at E.I.T. The Titration competition involved reacting an acid with a base and finding the unknown concentration of the acid. There were 28 teams and so whichever team got the closest calculated concentration won. From our school we had Jesse Pahuru, Teegan Maxwell, and I entered for our Y12 Chemistry team and Zoe Isaacs, Te Waihuka Herewini-Macdougall, and Madison

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Clarke-Taylor for the Y13 Chemistry team. I am glad to have participated in the competition; I enjoyed doing the titrations even though we did not win. Participating in the titration competition requires a good team and confidence - all together it was a valuable experience.

Summer SchoolsSix senior students will be heading off to summer schools at different times in December or January.Elsa Hug-Nicol and

Hinewai Hosford (Y12) are off to the Rotary Science and Technology Forum in Auckland in early January, Ariana Hadfield (Y12) is off to the Otago Hands-On Science Summer School at the start of next year, Karere Uruamo and Jesse Pahuru were accepted for the Waikato Science Summer School in early December, and they were also selected to attend the MacDiarmid Discovery Awards which is two days in December and two weeks in January. They have elected to attend the Macdiarmid Discovery Awards and will join

Teegan Maxwell, who was also selected to participate in the Macdiarmid

Discovery Awards. Well done girls, all the

best!

Nga Mahi Kapa HakaKapa haka plays a vital role throughout all our years at Hato Hohepa, as it shows the special character of our college and of course, keeps us in sync with our maoritanga. This year has been a busy one both academically and culturally, with our school exams, our annual Cultural festival and the various haerenga that our concert party have had the privilege of attending.Our cultural festival as per usual was held in Term 2, and all 7 roopu performed extremely well and gave their all with every performance. We had the pleasure of having Rawiri Tinirau ( Te Ati Haunui-a-Paparangi, Ngati Tuwharetoa, Taranaki, Ngati Kahungunu and Ngai Tuhoe ) as our MC, who ensured that the night ran smoothly and of course on time. It is always an exciting feeling to see the Opera House filled with the smiling faces of whanau and friends as the curtain is lifted, and our kaumatua proceeds to do our opening karakia. 5 years down the line and that feeling is still the same. Also, it is a real privilege to have various composers from all over Aotearoa, gift our groups with their waiata and so we give many thanks to you all for these taonga. But more importantly we give thanks to the whanau, for giving up your own time to come in and manaaki our girls throughout the duration of the

term, and of course to the prefects for all your efforts towards your roopu. Nga mihi maioha ki a koutou katoa. As well as this, our college Kapa Haka roopu had the pleasure of attending and performing at different functions throughout the duration of the year. This year we were privileged enough to perform in Wellington at the Prime Ministers Education Excellence Awards, that recognised and celebrated the outstanding achievements in early childhood education, primary and secondary schooling. Also, at the beginning of this term we had our annual trip to Hamilton for a fundraising event, where our choir performed alongside a selection of talented Opera Singers. The following day, we then travelled on to Auckland to celebrate the 80th Birthday of Koro Bob Hawke, a member of our whanau whanui. Kapa Haka for our college is more than just performing and looking good in front of our whanau. It is a way that we are able to promote our college, to show our special character but also, to learn how we should hold ourselves as a young Maori woman no matter where we are.

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Faraday Centre

28th August going on a triprushing around the house because I cannot missa trip to a place I have already beenbut to look at the things I have already seenmakes the memories flood back into my mindtaking a journey back in timelearning about technology and innovation to beknowing a world I can never seehilarious machines and weird pianosso confusing but I couldn’t say noelectricity thingies with giant 3D glassesand mysterious pictures with strange glancesThe Faraday Centre as amazing as it can beI hope next time you could come with me

Cherokee Williams

Visit to Napier Museum, Term 3

On Tuesday the 9th of August, the Year 7s went to the Napier Museum to find out more about the earthquake in 1931. Our teachers who came with us were Mrs Christian and Mrs Wiltshire. Once we arrived at the Napier Museum Gaynor welcomed us into the museum and showed us around. First she took us into a room to watch a video of Hana Cotter telling us about the 1931 earthquake that she was in. Then Gaynor took us downstairs to find hidden treasure that was in the earthquake. We had a clipboard of pictures and we had to find the stories from the earthquake that matched the pictures. Then we went across the road to see the original sea wall. It was a great day and I would like to go there again.

Matarehu Renata

On Monday 13th of November smiles filled the air as Year 7 and 8 were going to Pandora Pond for Orienteering and Kayaking.As we arrived, we saw people blowing up kayaks, and as we scattered out of the bus, we dropped our bags. As our names were called out, we were assembled by all the teachers into two groups for either Kayaking or Orienteering.Kayaking- We were put in pairs and worked together in our kayak. Each kayak had to make it under the bridge. Once we had all got under and past the bridge, we all had to go side by sides in order to swap Kayaks and experience other people’s kayaks. Then we all split up and we paddled all around and even had races. We got really tired as we were paddling back to shore but it was

a really good experience and made us feel like we had muscles!Orienteering-We all got given a piece of paper with a number of activities and set foot on the shores of Ahuriri. The aim was to get the most points as possible by reading the clues and the map to search for landmarks. It was fun but we were getting grumpy and very tired at the end as we were boiling under the hot sun! As we raced back to Pandora Pond to the finish, we were aware that if we were late we would lose points. As tired as we were, we had a great time and felt strong and fit. Mrs Grellman’s team won. Our team was called “The Dream Team” and we came second.

By Jada Stacey Baker Stevens and Oriwia Hoepo-Scott

Intermediate Trips

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DAY ONEOur excitement started before we left for Rotorua! The sun was shining bright; our class were still amazed that Miss Kingi actually approved for us to go on this trip. We were packing the van as fast as we could so we could head off on our adventure for the weekend. We all jumped into our new van Kereru and after Lyric did our karakia for our journey, we were off! Our drive there consisted of singing and sleeping, what felt like forever. After Mrs Christian missed our turn off, we finally arrived to the first stop of our trip, The Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Reserve. Greeting us with the beautiful aroma of unpleasant smelling eggs made our once starving stomachs non-existent.Ms Spence handed us our clipboards filled with worksheets and went through how to answer the questions inside the booklets. We headed down to the reception and we were greeted by a tour guide. He explained the knowledge that we needed to know, to be safe throughout the tour. Down we went through to the geysers, the champagne pool, mud pools, devils bath and the rainbow crater. Through the track there were many stands with interesting information. Though we thought that this attraction would have been boring, it actually turned out to be incredible. After walking around Wai-O-Tapu we had a quick lunch and headed

off to one of the main streets in Rotorua. FENTON STREET! This is where all the main accommodation facilities are, we counted 44 facilities! From Fenton Street we headed to Kuirau Park where we answered the second half of our work booklet. When we arrived at Kuirau Park, Te Atamarie slipped down the slope! Everybody laughed, even herself ! At Kuirau Park we learnt that in 2001 craters of hot steam, mud and water started popping up in random areas of people’s houses which ultimately became very dangerous and hazardous to the tenants. After Kuirau Park we all jumped in the van and headed to the outskirts of Rotorua to go to Skyline Gondolas. We were welcomed by the staff, first we took a photo together then off into the Gondolas we went, up to the Luge! We were all in awe; most of us had never been to the luge before. It was AMAZING! The place was filled with tourists from all over the world, once we got our helmets we all headed to line up for the Luge. The line took forever! So many people were waiting. But it went faster when all the girls’ saw the workers that helped everyone into their carts. Finally, off down the hill we went!! The feeling was thrilling, driving down the hill in our carts so fast. To finally end our time at the Rotorua Skyline we received a free ride on the Zipline from an ex-pupil named Rangimarie, the Zipline is

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On Friday the 9th of May students from Yr 7 and 8 went to a Intermediate Ki-o-rahi tournament. The tournament was held at Karamu Park, Hastings. Our opponents were Napier Intermediate, Taradale Intermediate and Flaxmere 1 and 2. When we arrived I saw people running, stretching, and talking. My aims were to do my best to mark some of the boys and attempt to get tries.I learnt to work together and to be proud if you won or if you lost because what matters most is that you play hard and have a good time. At the end of the day we

were awarded the team with the most spirit.It was the best tournament I had ever been in because it was an awesome experience and I know for sure that everyone worked very hard. I would also like to thank Mrs Durkin for coaching us to be the best and taking us to the park. It was a great day and I am very proud of all the girls that played. Players from Yr 8 were Hareata, Trinity, Aria, Hehani, Sarnisha. The Yr7 students that played were Tiwha, Matarehu, Arden, Shayvaria, and me. Oriwia Hoepo-Scott and Arden Bentley Bartlett

a sort of ride where you abseil down a hill instead of down a cliff.To finally end our spectacular day we went to Kiwipaka where we were staying to get ready to go to the Polynesian Spas. The Polynesian Spas is where there are naturally heated pools for people to relax in and to enhance the natural sources of what Rotorua had to offer.DAY TWOAfter breakfast we packed our gear back into the school van, then left to begin our day at the Rotorua Museum. Here we began to look on the history of the natural and cultural features that were in Rotorua at the time when the Pink and White terraces were still around. The museum guide introduced us to the main reasons why tourists visited Rotorua in the years before the Mt Tarawera eruption happened. This eruption has shocked quite a lot of people from New Zealand and overseas. The Pink and White terraces were known as big naturally heated pools that could cure sickly people. So people who came to Rotorua would definitely want to spend time there. Even though it would take a while to get to the terraces, it was still worth their time. We were also shown the carving that is seen on every New Zealand 20 cent coin, the original carving of the tiki is situated in the museum itself in Rotorua. We also went to see the old Bath House. People used to travel long

distances to bathe in them for healing. Now that no longer happens as there are more modern facilities like hospitals and medicines. After we left the museum, we travelled to The Buried Village. Here we learned about the Mt Tarawera Eruption and what it caused. The Buried Village was once called Te Wairoa, now it’s called The Buried Village because it was buried by the 1886 Tarawera eruption. The Buried Village has a walk way, where you can sight everything that once was there.After we visited the Buried Village we headed on to have lunch outside Te Puia. Once had finished lunch we headed into Te Puia to sight all the active geysers and the mud pools. We also learnt about the history of Rotorua. The tour guide told us how his family would bathe in these geysers many years ago, now the geysers are just used for attractions. We also learned a really long word, “Te Whakarewarewatangaoteopetauaawahiao”, this means The Gathering place for the war parties of the people of Wahiao. Unfortunately all good things have to come to an end. However from this incredible experience we learned more knowledge than what we would have learnt from a textbook.

By the Year 13 Geography class

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Kei Uta te Pakanga, Kei Tai te Whiunga.

E pahemo te rangi me te whenua, ko au kupu ia, e kore e pahemo. Kia whai kororia ano a Ihoa i runga rawa, ko ia te tapu o nga tapu, te matapuna o nga mea katoa. Ko ia ano hoki te timatanga me te whakaotinga o nga mea katoa. Nana i kingi ai nga kingi, i whakarite whakawa ai nga matauranga. E Ihoa tukua mai tou wairua tapu ki tenei, ki tenei o matou hei tiaki i a matou kia tuturu i tenei ra. Nga manaakitanga haere ake nei, ko te mangai te kaitautoko, aianei ake nei ae ...

Mate mai te rangi, ko Maui i komia e Hinenuitepo. E tika ana kia tangihia o tatou tini mate, e hinga atu ra, e hinga mai nei i runga i o tatou marae maha hurinoa, ratou ma kua huri ki tua o te arai, haere hoki atu ki te kainga tuturu mo taua te tangata wairua, haere hoki atu ki te kainga tuturu mo taua te tangata maori, na, ko nga whetu o te rangi tu tonu, tu tonu, ko taua te tangata maori, tanuku kau tanuku kau, ratou ma kua nuku te apiapi ratou ki a ratou. Tatou, kua nuku te maharahara, tatou ki a tatou.

Whakapotoa te matauranga ki te whenua, whakaroangia te matauranga ki te rangi, no te mea; Kingitanga tangohia, matauranga tangohia, Poropiti e whakamutua.

Heretaunga Hauku nuiHeretaunga ArarauHeretaunga Haaro o Te KaahuHeretaunga Takoto noa, Tena koutou.

Mo te whakatauki nei, Kei Uta te Pakanga, Kei Tai te Whiunga, he putake korero, he maha ona torotoronga, he putake korero, he tini ona whakamaramatanga. Hei whakamarama ano pea, Ko Nukutaumatangi, ko te hara ka waiho mo Rupe.

Mehemea e tika ano te whakamaoritanga o te whakatauki nei, e tohu ana ia ko te hunga kahore i ekea e te he, ko ratou nga mea ka utu i nga he na te hunga i he ai.

Kati, e rima nei aku toronga ki te whakatauki kua korerohia ake nei, i te mea e kore pea e taea te whakawhaiti i nga whakamahuki kia kotahi te aronga. Ka waiho pea ma tena, ma tena hei whiriwhiri ko tehea o nga whakamahuki ka whai tikanga ki tena, ki tena.

Te Riri o Nga Atua

“Patua nga Matua!” koina te kupu a Tumatauenga ki ana teina. Ko Tawhirimatea te mea kahore i whakaae kia patua, kia wehea o ratou matua. Ka tuwhera te tawaha o te riri i waenga i nga atua, kahore nei e titiro ki te ao Marama. He toheriri te kai, he pakanga te kai, na ka ngaki utu a Tawhirimatea mo te whakawehenga o nga matua, ka whakaeke tuatahi a ia ia Tane-Mahuta, ka tuatua a ia, ana! Ka hinga a Tane ki raro ma te huhu, ma te popo. Katahi ka whakapuke a ia i nga ngaru teitei a Tuparimaewaewa, a Urutira hei patu i a Tangaroa, ka whati ki te wai! Whai muri, ka tahuri a ia ki te haukerekere i a Rongomatane raua ko Haumia-tiketike. Ka huna mai raua ki raro i a Papa. Na te riri hoki o Tumatauenga i te korenga o ana teina ki te awhina i a ia ki te whakahinga i a Tawhirimatea, ka tahuri ia, ka kaingia katoatia ana teina me a ratou uri. Na, ko Tumatauenga, ko Tawhirimatea, ko te hara ka waiho mo nga uri, heke haere, heke haere, heke haere ki tenei ra tonu.

Te Kupu Taurangi a Mataora

Kati, kia tikina atu au i te kete korero a Uetonga“E hoki e Mataora, waiho a Niwareka. He mahi pea na runga te patu wahine. Ko te aoturoa te whare o te kino.”

Ka ki a Mataora, “Ka waiho e au nga whakahaere o Rarohenga nei moku, ki te aoturoa”, ka mea ake a Uetonga, “Kaua hei tuaruatia te rongo kino o runga, ki raro nei, me titiro koe, tauwehe a runga, me te po tauwehe a raro nei, he ao marama me ana mahi. Kahore tenei ao e mohio ki te mahi kino ... Mataora, nau mai e hoki ki Taiao, kei tuarua mai nga mahi a te aoturoa ki konei”Ka utu e Mataora, “Titiro mai ki oku moko, ka pa he moko tuhi, ka horoia, ko tenei, he moko hopara makaurangi, he moko whakangau nai, e kore e taea te horoi.” E! Nga nganga a Mataora, nga mahi a Uetonga.

Ahakoa te kupu taurangi a Mataora, kia kore nona e patu ano i tona wahine, ka whakahoro ki tau ke, no muri i to raua hokitanga ake ki te Aoturoa, ka tuaruatia te mahi kino ki tana wahine, hoki ana a Niwareka ki Rarohenga, e kore a muri e hokia. Na, ko Mataora, ko te hara, ka waiho mo Niwareka.

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He pakanga Te Umanga a te Maori

Maka e! E tai koe ki Uta, kei mau ki Tai-Ki-Tu, Ka puhia, he angina. E mau ki Tai-Ki-Noho, ma te huhu, ma te popo, he hanehane. Ahakoa ma nga tama a Houmaitawhiti tenei kupu, ka whai wahi tonu ake ki te nuinga o nga tupuna i whati mai ra i Hawaiki. Na mai ano te riri o nga Atua, ka nui te haere mai o te pai me te kino, te riri me te ata noho, a tae noa mai ki te tupunga o Tawhaki, o Tuhuruhuru, o Maui-tikitiki-a-Taranga, o Whakatauihu, a tae noa iho ki te whakatupuranga i a Uenuku, i a Houmaitawhiti.

Ko nga take ia i whati mai ra nga tupuna i Hawiki, hoki tonu atu, hoki tonu atu, he takahi mana me te tapu, he mahi tahae, he mahi puremu, he whakawai, he kohuru, he kaikaiwaiutanga, he whawhai, he pakanga, he mahi maminga, he ika kai ake i raro nga take. Ko te hua o enei he piki toto, he ngeri, he tumoto, he kaioraora, he tama a hara. Koia moenga kura, koia moenga toto. I paia koia te reinga. He kai kora nui te riri! Ka tahuna te ururua ki te ahi, e kore e tumau tonu ki te wahi i tahuna atu ai, kaore, ka ka katoa te parae.na taua momo i nga tupuna, i hoepapatia etahi iwi ki te korehaha, tuturi i mata a moa. Ko etahi i oraiti i morehu ai i nga pakanga, i te matuturanga o te mate, i hewa nga morehu, na nga karakia me nga oriori kaioraora, ka whakatokia koputia ki te tamaiti ka ora ratou, ko te tamaiti noho kopu tonu te tohu mana e whakaea te matenga me te nonoke a tana iwi kia wetea atu te he i uwhia ki a ratou. Na haere tonu ana taua ritenga, huri te wa, huri te wa, ka hinga atu ra he whakatupuranga, ka ara mai he whakatupuranga, hinga atu he tamaiti matamua, ka ara mai he tamaiti matamua, ki te ngaki mate kore kore mutunga. Ko te ngaki mate, ko te hara, ka waiho mo te tamaiti noho kopu.

Te Tiriti o Waitangi, Nga Pakanga o Aotearoa

Kati, “Ko te Kawana ki runga, ko te Kemara ki raro, raro rawa! E kao, e kao, me penei ahau, me penei? (Whiringa ringa ano kua mauherea) Korero mai e Kawana, korero mai, me penei ahau ne? Me penei ahau ne? Howdya do Mr Guvna, Howdya do?” koia pu te kupu a te Kemara o Ngati Kawa ki a Kawana Hopihona i te hainatanga o te Tiriti o Waitangi, ko te kupu whakapumau a Kawana Hopihona i te hainatanga inei na, “He iwi tahi, tatou.”

Ae, tena korero tena, tamia ana nga tupuna e nga ture tango whenua, tango mana motuhake, tango tino Rangatiratanga. Ka tae ra nga iwi e rua nei ki weriweri,

ki parengarenga ra ano, pakeha mai, maori mai. Ka whakanehenehe toki kai toki, kai i te pu, kai i te tangata, ko te aranga mai o nga pakanga whenua o Aotearoa. Ahakoa maori, ahakoa pakeha, ka pipi te toto ki roto ki te oneone, e kore ra e taea te horoi atu, te warewaretia ranei. No te tau 1846, ka puta te kupu a Ruki Kawiti, “E te whanau, i te pakanga ahau ki te Atua i te po, heoi kihai ahau i mate rawa. Na reira, takahia te riri ki raro i o koutou waewae. Kia u ki te whakapono, he poai pakeha koutou a muri nei. Me waiho kia kakati te namu i te wharangi o te pukapuka, hei konei ka tahuri atu ai”... Na, tirohia nga tohu i roto i nga tau, no te tau 1975, ka puta te ture Tiriti o Waitangi, koia ranei ko te namu kua korerohia ake nei, mana te Tiriti o Waitangi e kakati? He mea tango ake Te Tiriti o Waitangi i roto i te hohonutanga me te pokerekeretanga o te kuare, katahi ka whitinga iho e te ra. Waiho ana ia hei take aurere, hei take komeme, hei taunutanga, hei hahanitanga ma te motu whanui, maori mai, pakeha mai! E kopehua nei, e nga kawanatanga, e tautokotia nei e nga mema maori o te tominiona o Niu Tireni, na ko etahi pakeha e mea ana, hore kau he tikanga o Te Tiriti o waitangi, he whakawehewehe noa iho tana i te motu. Na, ko etahi maori e mea ana, kahore he aha Te Tiriti o Waitangi ki a matou, kahore o matou tupuna i haina, heoi, he rukahu noa iho, he teka noa iho tana kaupapa, eeeeeii! E te hunga hapai i te Tiriti o Waitangi, Turituri! Kaua e korerotia Te Tiriti o Waitangi, kei hoki mai nga he ki runga i a tatou.

Tera i whakawhitia nga moana e kingi Tawhiao i te tau, 1884, pena ano tana tamaiti a Kingi Te Rata, i te tau 1914, hui tahi ki a Ratana i te tau 1924, he kimi huarahi na ratou e mana ai Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Ahakoa tamia ai ratou e tauiwi me nga kawanatanga, ahakoa tamia ai Te Tiriti o Waitangi e nga mema maori o te Whare paremata, me etahi o te ao maori, ka rapua tonutia e ratou me nga iwi i whakapono ai ki te Tiriti o Waitangi, i te mea ngaro, he tumanakotanga no ratou katoa kia kitea i te whakatutukitanga me te whakapuawaitanga o nga kupu tapu i mateanuitia e o ratou tupuna mai ano i te hainatanga, kia ea ai hoki nga kupu nei na, “E kore te toto o nga matua tupuna, e ea i te moni, engari ma te whakahoki rawatia mai o nga whenua i raupatutia, i murua, katahi ka ea. Ae ra, i riro whenua atu, me hoki whenua mai. Kei takahia koutou, nga papa pounamuk a o koutou tupuna e takoto nei. Titiro atu ki nga taumata o te moana. Na, ko te kuare ki te Tiriti o Waitangi me tona tapu, ko te hara, ka waiho mo nga uri, maori mai, pakeha mai.

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A cloudy cold morning here in Greenmeadows, skies overcast, slight chance of strong winds and rain. Let’s hope for the best as today is St Joseph’s annual swimming sports. As it grew closer to the first race, the competitors began to warm up to the idea of the weather finally clearing up. Though our first racers were still hesitant to enter the cold, clear water but as the day progressed the temperatures increased and so did everyone’s demand to cool down in the cold, crisp pool. No doubt the spectators felt double the heat and wished they were swimming! Hopefully this will encourage more girls to compete in next year’s swimming sports. Still, the smell of sunscreen and wet concrete filled the air. It almost muffled the strong scent of chlorine, but…..failed to do so! There was lots of cheering and even a few signs scattered throughout the supporters. Although teachers attempted to control the ‘raucous noise’, the intensity of the races hyped the girls and

created quite a homely atmosphere. As the afternoon progressed so did the races, and students began to grow excited as it neared the teacher’s races. Watching adults, twice our age, do what we’ve been doing was…..…entertaining. The amount of teachers with skills in swimming came as a slight shock. All in all the day was fun! Soaking up the vitamin-D, and a bit of chlorine, made for a great swimming sports. Not to mention the creamy cool treats to finish off the day.

Congratulations to the swim champions for 2014Intermediate – Manea-Mabel HawkeJunior – Toungouri BennettSenior – Kara DoyleHouse point were won by Rapukahurangi

-By Maata-Vera, Marama, Maikara 10M

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She readies us with the gun poised to go offButterflies tearing up my insidesI glanced to my left and gave Daria a nod of encouragementOn your marks…set… BANG!A big jolt stunned meMOVE! My brain yelledI broke off into a numb sprint

2014 athletic champions were as follows: intermediate champion was Sarnisha Raihania-year 8, junior champion was Destiny Baker-year 9, senior champion was Ria-Hiraani Mahutoto-year 12. We would like to congratulate all those who placed as well as all those who participated. Also big thanks to those who made athletics possible. One last congratulations go to Ramari Albert and her roopu – Tomairangi - for winning athletics overall. Ka wani ke! Now let’s see how our next year goes. Bring on Athletics 2015!!

AthleticsTearing past everyone else, eyes squintingI pumped my arms harderConcentrateRounding the cornerDaria and IGliding in syncAlmost thereConcentrateHeavy feet poundingThe wind hushed around meTrying to catch my breath…I did it!Loud cheers exploding everywhere!We did it!

By Paretao Tipoki-Hansen 10M

This year the Y9 girls went to Shine Falls (28th November) and Guthrie Smith (1st December).We arrived at Shine Falls at 10am and assembled out in the paddock, in preparation to do some activities. It was obvious many of the girls were not from the country, given the way they tried to step around all the sheep poo. The girls did a brief exercise on finding North and Matariki established that at midday the sun would be in the sky (I was pleased to hear that’s where it was going to be). We talked about what to do and what not to do when lost in the bush and we also did a short exercise on how long it takes different items to breakdown in the environment. The reason for this last exercise was so the girls were more aware that their water bottles

would never breakdown. So that a) they would take them back out with them from the waterfall and b) Mrs Jeffery wouldn’t get so cross at the abandoned water bottles. Leaving such pieces of rubbish laying about would destroy the beautiful environment that Shine Falls is.Overall it was a lovely day out in the country, enjoying some of the beautiful scenery we have in NZ.On Monday the trip to Guthrie Smith was organised so that the girls had a go at orienteering and kayaking. Most enjoyed both activities, although a few weren’t so great at orienteering and got themselves lost, whilst some of the kayakers seemed surprised when they got themselves wet after falling out of the kayaks.

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High Ropes Course - Guthrie SmithJust looking up at how high the ropes were made me shake, it was just crazy how high they actually were! But as I looked at everyone around me, I could tell that they were just as scared as I was. I could never take my eyes off how high it was, all I could think about was falling. The height of the ropes scared me but falling off of them almost made me cry. But then I began to wonder, why am I thinking of all the bad things? This could be a mind blowing experience and a challenge. Bring it on!The safety points were explained to us in detail on how to keep everyone secure whilst climbing. Bits of fear still remained in my mind but I was slowly gained confidence to take on the challenge in front of me. I was terrified yet, excited at the same time. Girls around me looked frightened, it seemed as though they thought it was the last day of their lives! Obvi-ously it wasn’t but I guess some weren’t made to climb to extreme heights and walk across a thin line.The first person climbed up to walk across one of the many challenges. It looked like the easiest challenge to do because you just had to walk across a log. I just had to block out the fact that it was 20 metres off the ground. It looked fine as they were climbing up; I just wanted to get up there. But as they began to walk on the log, I began to think otherwise. I saw shaking and heard words that shouldn’t have been said. It looked so easy to do but I knew that it wasn’t.After a few more girls completed the challenge, I knew I was next. On the outside, I was shaking taking deep breaths. But my mind was screaming, CLIMB UP AND DO IT!! I was actually very confused and did not know what was going on around me. The only time I came to my senses was when I was actually half way up the pole. WHOA, I was just surprised that I didn’t back out. As I kept climbing, girls on the

ground were encouraging me to keep going.I finally made it to the very top and I was still debat-ing on how to actually start walking across. Should I walk on the side? Should I walk straight with one foot in front of the other? Should I walk backwards? I didn’t know what to do but I certainly knew to NOT walk backwards. My decision was final when my feet decided for myself to walk sideways. I knew not to rush anything and take my time to walk across. But I knew for sure that I was definitely going to complete this challenge.I came close to falling a few times but regained my balance. But every time I stopped the log itself was moving and that freaked me out. I began moving again and it seemed like it was completely still. I looked down once and people seemed like ants, it was strange to think that they were ants. But I kept my head up and to keep moving I sang the song from Nemo ‘Just Keep Swimming’. I reached the end and began to make my way back to the middle so that I could dismount the log. It was satisfying to know that my feet were going to touch the ground in a few seconds. Once I reached the middle I asked the same question about ten times and received the same answer for all. ‘Can I come down now?’ ‘Yes!!’ I began to lean back on the log ignoring the fact that I was still at a petrifying height above the ground. But then a strange turn of events happened where my foot slipped and I fell off the log. It was overwhelming but I was saved when the people below me made sure I wouldn’t fall. I was carefully belayed down and when my foot touched the ground I was calm. It was amazing to know that I completed a huge challenge. At first I thought ‘I Can’t’ but in the end it turns out I CAN!!

Analeah Taufale

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Back: K Uruamo-Taiaki, T Wilson-Munday, K Bartlett, E Albert, Q Panapa, M Ratana, J SmithFront: J Pohe, M Houkamau, V Houkamau, S Clarke, M Tawaroa

Over the Queen’s Birthday weekend, the Senior A team travelled to Hamilton to participate in the annual Mission Cup. Mission Cup is a netball tournament that was established by ‘Our Sisters of the Ladies of Our Mission’. The tournament was held over the whole weekend, with games being played continuously. The weekend was a memorable moment, where winning wasn’t the only topic to talk about. In the past years we haven’t been at the top of the table, but this year we were indomitable to make a change; and we did. When we played our rival team Sacred Heart Napier, all eyes were on us. The momentum felt like we were in the finals. The game was really tight, and in the last quarter it was equal. However, we knew that the

game was ours, so with the whanau whanui support of the kura in Hamilton, the whanau back home and the determined faces of the girl’s we persevered. And that’s been the greatest game so far for all of us. Therefore, I would like to acknowledge our Manager Aunty Lisa, our Coaches Ngamata and Roanne, Nan and Papa for giving us that extra boost and the whanau who sacrificed their weekend off to tautoko the girls, the kura, and the kaupapa of The Mission Cup in Hamilton, kei te mihi, kei te mihi.Kia tau iho nga manaakitanga,Me te rangimarie ki tena, ki tenaMauriora!

Valerie Houkamau

Netball Senior A

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Back Row: D BellCentre Row- E Hug-Nicoll, M Stevens, M Harvey-Brewster, N Kiriona-Whanau, H Haami-Wells, R Mahutoto

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2014 was a new year for our hockey Team. As many of our senior players had taken that leap into the big, big, world, new recruitments were necessary. With several days of trials (and errors) a selective handful were looking very hopeful. With the help of Aunty Lisa’s dreaded Wednesday fitness sessions, Sundays skills and strategies trainings from our coach, Aunty Ditt, and the enthusiasm from each and every individual player, our team was well equipped for a promising year!Our first game, what a build-up of excitement and keen energy to get on the turf after weeks and weeks of prep from basic drills and “easy” fitness trainings, we couldn’t wait. Sticks gripped tightly and stances composed ready for that howling whistle to blow, we were off! As each week progressed on we were gradually building up our strength of team work, communication and skills (still working on fitness) you could see much improvement in each player and the new members were more ball and action then warming the bench. This year Te Toa was hosted in the Hawkes Bay Region by Sacred Heart College and where support was needed St Joseph’s Maori Girl’s College. A Hockey tournament between the mission schools of the North Island, where one selected team from each mission school would represent their college in the hope returning champions with the Te Toa Cup held high. The tournament was definitely a wakeup call to the new players of our team

as these girls, some of whom had never held a hockey stick in their lives were opponents to REP players and representatives from their regions. Regardless of the team’s inexperience, we still ran out onto the turf with determination, perseverance and much vigilance.As part of the tournament we had our annual dinner where all the teams gathered at the Napier RSA, to mix and mingle with players from other teams. Whatever went down on the turf, remained on the turf as the night was filled with much laughter, fun and friendships. We enjoyed more fits of laughter from the events of the quiz night, also competitions took placed were Aunty Lisa showed off her braiding skills, and we saw Ngaiwikau race down the aisle, sans feet, wheel barrow style.For our 2014 hockey team, we would like to give a huge thank you to our coach aunty Ditt, who sacrificed her weekends to take our team for practices. To our team manager Aunty Lisa who gave us countless words of support from the sidelines as we ran up and down the turf. To whaea Kay, who joined our team much later on in the year still made a tremendous impact on our team with her knowledge and love for hockey. And to all the support we had from the stands, rain, hail or snow they cheered us on, (regardless of the score).

Parekaawa Turia

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Back: L Bird, M Hoepo-Scott, R Keepa, E Tangaroa-GoomesFront: R Albert, A Morgan, H Pohe, S Haitana, K Doyle

Back Row: E King, Ms MurphyCentre Row: M Herewini–MacDougall, P Puru, S Butler, A Crawford

Front Row: W Paki, M Cashell, A Taufale

Basketball

Netball Senior B

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Back: N Aperahama, T Maxwell, J Crawford, S Papanui, S Puha, J PahuruFront: S Haimona-Young , H Ihaia, C Grindrod

Back: T Herewini-MacDonald, T Makoare-King, N Jonas, Z Issacs, Mrs Christian (Coach)Front: K Doyle, M Clarke-Taylor, K Hawke

Netball Senior C

Netball Senior D

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Back: A Palmer, S Smallman, C LanghamCentre:R Hamlin ,T Fabish, L Pickering, A Tiopira, K Uruamo-Taiaki (Coach)

Front:D Wanoa, J Tawera, H Ngatai

Back: B Scott-MacCauley, V TaparaCentre: T Rose-Gallagher, H Reti, M Cooper-Ederveen, T Roberts, K Bartlett (Coach)

Front: K Manaena, A Boyce, S Haitana

Netball 11A

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Back: T Hape, N Jonas (Coach), M TaiaroaCentre: P Tipoki-Hansen, K Waititi, M Pu- Tamainu, N Macgregor, Miss C Spence (Manager)

Front: A Hutana, M Ngaronoa, I Tuapawa

Back: H Taite-Kupa, V Kingi-KeefeCentre: D Hooper, J Edmonds-Lama, T Whanau, Mrs T Tuhura

Front: C Webb, S Puia, A Harmer

Netball 10A

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Back Row: R.Mahutoto(Manager) M.Maxwell C.Tipuna-HemaJ.Alo W.Rimene-Liu E.Tangaroa-Goomes(Coach)

Front Row: W.Paku L.Keepa T.Savage

Back: C Petera, T Mihaere, A WalkerCentre: N Catterall, T Thomas, T Jenkins, K Batistich

Front: N Whaitiri, M Nathan, H Dorset

Netball 10C

Netball 10D

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Back: K Albert-Tunui, C T Rangi, M Sollitt-Ellis, B SmithCentre: P Kapea, N Wilson, K Smith, R Teao J Crawford (Coach)

Front: T Akurangi, K Mangu, M Biddle

Back: M Ratana (Coach), P Douglas, N Karauria, W Albert-Singer, S Tapine, P RopihaFront: A August, M Wilson-Munday, S Robinson-King

Netball 9A

Netball 9B

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Back: M Te Puaha, X Kurupo-Paia, T Porou, K Doyle (Coach)Front: K Thompson, H Mackey-Pasene, T Potiki, R Keenan, H Patel

Back: S Whaitiri, M Johnson, A RanapiaCentre: A Hadfield (Manager) R Hina-Tamati, T Ngawhika, T Golding, L Pohatu, E Hug-Nicoll (Coach)

Front: J Broughton, M Wairua, T Manson

Netball 9C

Netball 9D

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Back: S Sullivan, T Te Pou, W Kapena, Centre: J Baker, M Renata, A Bentley, T Taite-Kupa

Front: G Ederveen, O Scott, R Tawera

Back: H Paku-Davis, H Taite-Kupa, A Thompson, D Tau TauCentre: Mrs Thompson(Coach) A Kihirini, H Karaitiana, R Johnson, M Hawke

Front: S Raihania, M Martin, T Brown

Netball Year 8

Netball Year 7

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Back: C Scott-Williams, H Karaitiana, S Reihana, A Le Geyt, Ms DurkinCentre: S Heta-Nelson, C Te Wao Singh, D Tau Tau, M Wallace-Joe, C Nikera

E Albert, H Hosford, K Bartlett, K Hawke, M Takiari, A Morgan, R Albert

Netball Mixed

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T Fabish, H Hosford, M Cooper-Everdeen, J Smith, H Pou-Poasa, A Morgan

M Hoepo-Scott, N Karauria, A Hutana, J Smith, W Paki, P Ropiha, A Boyce

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