St Joseph’s Māori Girls’ College

2009

Principal’s Message

Piki mai rā, Kake mai rā,Haere ma i runga i nga manaakitanga a to tātou Matua-i-te-Rangi E te tamahine Taryn, e nga karangaranga maha i waen-ganui, i a tātou it e rā nei”. Haere mai. Nau mai. I also wel-come here today Kevin & Denise Watkins, Representing the Hastings City Council and Tom Silverwood, representing the Catholic Education Office.

Otira e te whanau e mihi tonu ana ki te hunga kua hoki atu ki te kainga tuturu mō tātou mō te iwi – Moe mai koutou i runga it e Rangimarie.

I have pleasure in presenting to you my 23rd Prizegiving Speech as Principal.

For many years St Joseph’s Māori Girls’ College has been in the spotlight and this year even more so as the Ministry and educators wonder what magic formula we use to provide and attain very high levels of achievement in N.C.E.A.

There is no secret to our success. A strong and purposeful commitment to Māori pedagogy, energy, firm but fair discipline, and as a leveller that unique brand of Māori humour, is what

is required. Other schools may say they have this, but at St Joseph’s we really do have that dedication. In my Prizegiving speech of 2008, I referred to the role of teachers in manag-ing and promoting continuous learning both of themselves and their students and I endorse the statement as reported in the press a couple of months ago by Kelvin Davis, ex-principal and M.P. for Tai-tokerau that Excellent teachers is the right of every child in this country. At St Joseph’s we recognise that, and, be-cause we operate in a holistic environment, Māori Pedagogy is embraced by all staff, College and Hostel. We must not underestimate the impact of Hostel in the life of this College. The fact remains that staff of Hostel are crucial to any success that St Joseph’s enjoys. Their care, their thorough knowledge of every girl and their relationship with whanau ensures that our students are able to take advantage of every opportunity that is presented to them.

Kei te mihi, kei te mihi, kei te mihi ki a koutou ngā kai mahi me ngā mema a nga Poari – te Poari Whakahaere o te Kura Noho me to tatou Poari Matua. Tēnā koutou.

At the core of St Joseph’s success is our uncompromising belief that our Gospel Values and Māori Values underpin ev-erything we do and that all of us in this Learning Community practice them. During our planning for the implementation of the new curriculum this year I was appalled to hear that some people believed that schools should only focus on a few values each year to the exclusion of others. This will never be the case at St Joseph’s. Values can be identified but in practice they cannot be separated. They are inextricably locked to-gether – Kare mo te wāwāhi, kare mo te tihaehae – and we are not about to abandon our tikanga for a ‘tick the right box’ exercise.

In 2008 I also emphasised the need for more robust training programmes for new teachers. I again reiterate that point and the need for those entering the profession to have a strong and genuine commitment to the teaching of Māori Learners. I am not saying that one has to be Māori – No. That is a fal-lacy. We have staff here who go above and beyond in their service to our students and they are not all Māori. These are staff who take the time to get to know and to understand their tauira – they work with them and for them, they form connec-tions with you as their parents and support 100% the Senior Management team and I in putting into place what is best for the students.

More significantly they know, understand and model Tikanga Māori/Tikanga Hāhi. They embrace the Special Character. They don’t just pay lip-service to it. I thank the support staff, administrative staff and teachers for their energy, loyalty and manaaki. Engari ko te mihi nui is to my Senior Management Team, Mrs Boyd, Mrs Tuhura and Mrs Wiki. Their experi-ence and expertise particularly in the field of Māori Education is second to none. Waimarie tatou, we have Trustees who are generous with their time, are efficient and revel in their governance roles and who are passionate about this College, its whanau-whanui and its girls. Tēnā koutou katoa me kii ōku rangatira.

Our recent advertising campaign: Embrace Learning; Enjoy Learning; Excel at Learning - are not just empty words.

When I return to school after time away I always approach my desk with some trepidation, wondering what ‘surprises’ are contained within Mrs Boyd’s updates. Sure enough, sitting on top of the pile in Bold Print, the heading Petition and below a neatly typed script signatures from Year 11. All manner of thoughts run through one’s mind:

“Do they want pancakes for breakfast every morning next year”“Do they want their own uniform next year”or dreading the worst, only because I don’t like saying no at this time of year, but knowing that I would have to - “Want-ing to have an end of year ball tonight?” Then I would have to say No! Not so much because of the function itself but because of what happens after the function – somehow we can’t get the point across that supplying alcohol to minors is illegal and about the damage it does to behaviours. We can give the message, but parents have to address it. However it wasn’t about that at all – it was a ‘begging’ letter to increase their subject load so that they would be able to have a more comprehensive Science pathway next year i.e. be able to take Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Maths, Te Reo and English – such is their enjoyment of the subject and their desire to excel in that field. The timetable will accommodate this course.

Our N.C.E.A. results are way above national figures and within our departments we have had major successes. Our Science faculty for one continues to make a name for itself amongst Tertiary Institutes and Universities through our students win-ning national awards promoted by them. Only this past month 2 Year 10’s have been selected to attend the Hands-on Sum-mer Science School at Otago University in January 2010. One Year 12 student has won a place at the Rotary Science and Technology Forum in Auckland January 2010. Two Year 12’s have been presented with McDiarmid Discovery Awards involving 3 weeks at Massey or Victoria Universities in return for which they receive a $1000 scholarship. Competition for all these awards is fierce. We qualify year after year. Just one indication of the excellent calibre of our teachers in the Sci-ence area and the ‘mana’ it has nationally. At this point I need to acknowledge Taradale Rotary. The College values our long association with Taradale Rotary. For years they have encour-aged us and provided the sponsorship for our girls to attend these Science Schools.

Our Tari Māori has students enrolled at Massey University. We had Tauira sitting Scholarship with the Department setting the highest of benchmarks in N.C.E.A. Level 1, 2 and 3. We rep-

resented Hawkes Bay at the National Junior Nga Manu Kōrero Competition and as you all know we returned from China last Friday where these girls enthralled international audiences with their singing and kapa-haka magic. People were abso-lutely captivated. They represented Hastings Iwi Māori, New Zealand and Hawkes Bay well.

Tera hoki te iwi Hainamana he iwi kaha ki te manaaki – he iwi humarie, he iwi harikoa – Kore, kore rawa e warewaretia tēnei haerenga o ngā kohine.

However to ensure our high level of success continues, or is exceeded we need to constantly encourage self-reflection of our staff and look to ways of using our Annual Targets to further increase Merit and Excellence results in Years 11, 12 and 13. At Years 9 and 10 we must continue to push, monitor, test and re-assess our programmes, so that our teaching is indeed ef-fective. This is the motivation behind St Joseph’s, inaianei a i nga rau tau e heke mai nei. There is no secret to our success.

I now have much please in announcing our two head prefects for 2010:Head Prefects: Courtney Lardelli & Te Oranga WhanarereDeputy Prefect: Deena Vincent-Tapara

As 2009 draws to a close, there are other people I also need to thank - the Past Pupils Association, the Catholic Education and Management Offices and their staff, the Ministry of Educa-tion and Te Puni Kokiri, Napier and Hastings Local Bodies and Service Organisations and I pay tribute to our Local Police for their care of our community.

E te whanau-whanui especially those of you who entrust your daughters and mokopuna to us – ka tuku whakamoemiti atu mo koutou – ahakoa he piki he heke kei kona tonu koutou hei tuara mo matou. Tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou.

School leavers, you are well prepared for your future hikoi, remember the best of your time at St Joseph’s as you take up new challenges.

Tënä koutou katoa,It is with pleasure that I bring you the Chairperson’s Report for 2009.

The Board’s current membership consists of myself; Mr John Tangaere as Deputy Chairperson and Proprietors’ Represen-tative, Mrs Megan Morton, Mrs Olive Luke, Miss Joanna Hoera and Mrs Martha Mariu all also Proprietors’ Representatives

The 4 Parents’ Representatives include:Mr Lance Petersen, Mrs Fiona Whaanga and Ms Ngamotu Kupa, Ms Rawhia Te Hau is the Staff Representative, Kata-raina Faiers is the Student Representative, Miss Georgina Kingi, Principal and Secretary, Miss Anecia Prentice the Ex-ecutive Officer and Board Minute Secretary

I would like to thank Miss Kataraina Faiers for her work as Student Rep and wish her every success with her studies at A.U.T.

We began the year with 233 students and at this time we have

201. Both our Year 9 and Senior School numbers have re-mained fairly static this year.

This year the Board of Trustees again spent prudently but was able to purchase a classroom set of desks and chairs as we did in 2008 plus 120 melteca desktops to replace old wood-en desks, new blinds in the two I.T. rooms, data projectors and new sewing machines for the Technology Department to upgrade old machines and solar protection blinds as well as spending $17,500.00 for “Success Maker”, a computer pro-gramme to support the learning of our students.

All Board members have undertaken numerous training ses-sions this year to learn how we can best govern the College and revise Board of Trustees responsibilities. In 2008, the N.C.E.A. results were again above National Statistics and we look forward to that again this year.

The Board would also like to acknowledge the fine work of our hostel staff. With their commitment to study throughout the week and the extra study during the weekends leading up to external exams, this is of enormous value to your daughters. We also must acknowledge that the well-being of your girls within the hostel plays a huge part in their achievement at this College – thank you ladies.

Staffing – This year we have also welcomed several staff:• Mrs Lynette Baker is our new Teacher in Charge of Technology and in 2010 we will have Level 3 Graphics and Level 1 Fabric Technology for the first time;• Mr Seas Cookson is our Art Teacher and he has worked very well in re-building the Art area;• Ms Judith Grellman joined the Science Department and her hard work in this area is already paying dividends for our Year 10 students;• Mr Marek Pipi has joined us this year from Sacred Heart College, Lower Hutt. He has been a great asset to the English Department, involving many of our students in Public Speaking.

Once again I am proud to be associated with the Board and the College. I thank you all, hostel and school staff, students, parents and caregivers and the Whānau whanui.

We owe much of the success of the College to our Principal, Miss Georgina Kingi and on your behalf I thank her.

Ma te Atua koutou katoa e manaaki, e tiaki.

Peter Te Amo, CHAIRPERSON

Chairperson’s Report

Joint Dux 2009Jamaika Anderson - Kataraina Faiers

Prizegiving

Our guest speaker for 2009 was a past student who spent 4 years as a boarder at St Joseph’s Maori Girls’ College.Taryn Tauhei Tuari attended College from 1998-2001 and was elected Prefect in her last year. She played Hockey, was Cap-tain for 2 years and represented Hawke’s Bay in the U15 Hockey Reps. She played Softball and was selected in the U17 and U19 Softball rep teams. She attended Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology in 2002 and graduated with a Diploma in Maori Studies. She attended the University of Canterbury between 2003 – 2006 and studied for a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Law. She was a member of Te Putairiki Maori Law Students Association from 2003 – 2006 and also President of Te Putairiki Maori LAW Stu-dents Association in2005 as well as a member of Te Ahi Kaa Roa Kapa Haka.

Taryn completed a Bachelor of Law at Victoria University of Wel-lington in 2008 and concluded her professionals at the Institute of Professional Legal Studies in 2009. On 2 October 2009 she was admitted to the Bar as a Barrister and Solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand 2009 and is currently employed with Rangitauira & Co, Barristers and Solicitors, Rotorua, as a staff solicitor. Her work primarily involves Treaty settlements through the Waitangi Tribunal, Maori Land Court and work and Family Law.

Guest speaker

Back from left: J. Jefferies, R. Te Hau-Grant, C. Spence, J. Smale, J. Grellman, R. Rakei, L. Baker, M. Knight, A. Avery, K. RamekaMiddle from left: A. Gibbs, H. Boynton, M. O’Leary, A. Prentice, S. Cookson, M. Airey, M. Pipi, T. Murphy, D. Kelly

Front from left: K Worsley, T. Tuhura, C. Boyd, G. Kingi, R. Wiki, R. Adern, J. Turbitt, B. Clapp

Staff

In January of 2009 Rawhia Te Hau (past pupil) married Steve Grant in a beautiful ceremony at St Patrick’s Church, Napier. Mrs Te Hau-Grant teaches English, and History and is in charge of Special Education (SENCO).

Miss Judy Dixon married Mr Jefferies in our School Chapel and delighted all the Boarders as her Horse and Carriage travelled to and from the College. Mrs Jefferies teaches Science and is the Year 9 Junior Dean. In November of 2009 Miss Tamara Murphy married Jason Ngarongo at a beautiful ceremony held in the gardens at Park Estate Winery, Napier. Mrs Murphy-Ngaronga teaches Physical Education and Mathematics.Three weddings in one year is a special achievement and on behalf of all the staff and students of St Joseph’s we wish them many blessings and happiness.

Special Staff Announcement

Back from left: T.Whanarere, T.Dixon, E.Maraki, G.PahuruMiddle from left: A.Ngahiwi, M.Rewi, M.Paki, J.Anderson, S.Olsen

Front from left: E.Sword, R.Maraki, C.Naera, C.Lardelli, Ms G. Kingi

School Prefects

From left: S. Joyce, A. Bhana-Hutchins, A. Ngahiwi, Mrs Knight, R. Riddell, K. Tane, A. Taimanu

Librarians

Back from left: K.Faiers, C.Raheke-Taumata, R.Togiatama, L.Boyce, C.Te Aonui, T.Haua-Kahaki, N.LawtonMiddle from left: A.Wagener, H.Bartlett, J.Anderson, S.Olsen, S.Epiha-Holtz, K.Hatton, A.Ngahiwi, Mrs R. Wiki

Front from left: H.Wairau, T.Rautjoki, C.Naera, R.Maraki, B.Jacobs

Jamaika Anderson English, Classical Studies, History, Te Reo Maori, Prize for service to school, J.Mills Family Scholarships, DUX 2009

Heni Bartlett English, Cup for English Literature, France Trust Tertiary ScholarshipLennae Boyce Accounting, Year 13 DiligenceShirley-Ann Epiha-Holtz EconomicsKataraina Faiers Religious Education, Statistics & Modelling, Maths with Calculus, Chemistry, Biology,

Mason Cup for Public Speaking, Board of trustees Student Representative, Auckland University of technology – Maori Community Partnership Scholarships, Bachelor of Applied Science & Bachelor of Business, J.Mills Family Scholarship, DUX 2009

Katie Hatton Information Technology/ComputingRaewyn-June Maraki Practical Art/Photography, Prize for service to school, Massey University Maori Lan-

guage CourseCandice Naera Scholarship Te Reo Māori, Cup for Māori Language & Tradition, Prize for service to

school, Principals AwardAwhina Ngahiwi English, Prize for service to schoolSheridan Olsen Geography, Massey University Māori Language CourseTe Rangimarie Rautjoki Practical Art/Painting, Scholarship Te Reo Māori, Te Manu Korihi – In Memory of

Peg Scott excellence in Music, University of Otago – Maori 7 pacific Island Entrance Scholarship

Courtney Te Aonui Physical EducationRoelle Togiatama Massey University Māori Language Course, Scholarship Te Reo Maori, Chapel Mu-

sic, University of Otago – Māori & Pacific Island Entrance Scholarship.

Year 13

Awards

Back from left: G.Pahuru, M.Rewi, H.Nyman, K.Kaire-Melbourne, D.Tapara-VincentMiddle from left: Mrs T. Tuhura, T.Dixon, M.Paki, R.Taurerewa, D.Abraham, A.Taurua-Barnett

Front from left: C.Lardelli, E.Maraki, C.Reneti, S.Morete-Collier, E.Sword

Dana Abraham Hockey -Fair Play AwardSummah Collier-Morete Hockey -Most Improved PlayerTyler Dixon Graphics, Practical Art/Photography, Massey University Maori Language Course,

Prize for Service to schoolKimiora Kaire-Melbourne Massey University Maori Language CourseCourtney Lardelli Accounting, Information Technology/Computing, 12M Diligence, Manaakitanga AwardEbony Maraki Information Technology/Computing, Massey University Maori Language Course, Te

Rapu Toa Trophy – Hine Marie, Prize for service to schoolHineata Nyman Massey University Maori Language CourseMahinaarangi Paki Prize for service to schoolGinny Pahuru Practical Art/Painting, prize for Service to SchoolCourtney Reneti HistoryMerirangitiria Rewi Scholarship Te Reo Maori, Prize for service to schoolEstelle Sword Netball- Most Valuable Player, General Excellence in Sport, Economics, English,

Prize for service to schoolAania Taurua-Barnett Senior basketball, Physical education, Te Reo MaoriDeena Vincent-Tapara Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Religious Education, NCEA Level 3 Te

Reo Maori, Year 12 Academic Excellence, Manaakitanga Award

12M Form Class

Awards

Back from left: J.Diamond, A.Shephard, T.WhanarereMiddle from left: K.Hemopo, G.Transom, M.Edwards, J.Aranui, M.Wallace

Front from left: Ms T. Murphy, A.August, R.Walker, R.Ihaia

Jamie Aranui HistoryKararaina Hemopo Te Reo MaoriAroha Shepard Physical Education, 12R DiligenceGeorgie Transom English, Academic Physical Education, GeographyTe Oranga Whanarere Netball – Most improved Player, Religious Education, NCEA Level 3 Te

Reo Maori, Kapa Haka, Prize for service to school

12R Form Class

Awards

Grace Allen GraphicsAimee Brown Physical EducationMichelle’ Hesseltine English, Information Management, Religious EducationErana Hosford Senior Swimming Champion, Geography, History, Science, Te Reo

Maori, Year 11 Academic ExcellenceCarle-Mare Kupa Information TechnologyRenee Leach-Haerewa Economics, 11M Diligence, Chris Alexander Memorial Trophy for

Public SpeakingAvon Matchitt Senior Athletic Champion, Senior Cross Country, Manaakitanga

AwardEstania Nohotima-Collins Mathematics, ScienceMisty-Jo Te Kani Accounting, Geography, Science, Te Reo MaoriKodi Ukufia Health

Back from left: E.Hosford, M.Te Kani, C.Kupa, M.Van den Broek, K.Ukufia, G.AllenMiddle from left: K.Morton, K.Gunn, M.Hesseltine, A.Brown, R.Edwards, G.Paenga, Ms G. Kingi

Front from left: C.Singh, E.Nohotima-Collins, M.Lia, A.Matchitt, R.Leach-Haerewa

11M Form Class

Awards

Back from left: J.Weteni, T.Tukariri, E.Hoera-Lilo, N.Huriwai, Middle from left: Mrs R. Te Hau-Grant, I.Tibble, W.Goulton, I.Rapana, J.Hatton

Front from left: H.Te Riini, W. Hira, D.Jeffery, S.Hutana, R.Ihaia

Jennifer Hatton Health, Physical Education, Information Management, 11R DiligenceWikitoria Hira Physical EducationNgawai Huriwai Te Reo MaoriSarah Hutana-Te Aho English, Practical Art/Painting, Year 11 NCEA Level 2 Te Reo Maori, 11R

Achievement, Senior Whai-KoreroDawn Jeffery MathematicsIrie-Dawn Rapana ScienceIesha Tibble Religious Education

11R Form Class

Awards

Back from left: Mr M. Pipi, M.Papuni, V.Mclean, R.Beamsley, T.JohnsonFront from left: H.Rameka-Katterns, V.Moke-Murray, J.Neho, C.Rudolf-Kemp, K.Ward

Tangiora Bartlett Physical EducationRiripeti Beamsley Religious EducationVayana Moke-Murry English, Mathematics, Science, 11T AchievementHinehapainga Rameka-Katterns Applied Mathematics, Religious Education, Te Reo MaoriKarmal Wardhealth Mathematics, Star/SPEC/Life Skills, Information Management,

11T Diligence

11T Form Class

Awards

Back from left: T. Crawford, K.Spooner, B.Kawenga, B.August-Tahitahi, S.Jenkins, K.Tane, C.Schofield,Middle from left: Ms R. Ardern, S.Papuni-Kea, T.Awatere-Reedy, M. Winterburn

I.Tuhura, T.Vercoe-Aoina, H.Donald, A.TamainuFront from left: F.Withers, S.Joyce, U.Melrose, N.Rika, J.Taylor, M.Callaghan, T.Brown

Bobbi-Jonei August-Tahitahi Technology, Waka AmaTe Kooanga Awatere-Reedy

English, Advanced Year 10 NCEA Level 1 Te Reo Maori, Year 10 Academic Excellence

Tia Brown St Cecilia Cup for MusicMoana-roa Callaghan Junior Whai - KoreroTe O Wai Motu Crawford Netball – Most Improved Intermediate player, English, Te Reo

Maori, Junior Academic Excellence Hinauri Donald Technology ModuleSelena Jenkins Health, MathematicsSharneece Joyce 10M Diligence, Careers Module, Social StudiesChantelle Schofield Intermediate Athletics Champion, Intermediate Cross Country,

Physical EducationKeolani Spooner Intermediate Cross Country, Art ModuleAlicia Tamainu Religious Education, Taradale Rotary Club – Junior Oratory AwardIrihapeti Tuhura Intermediate General Excellence in Sport, Information technologyTe Rena Vercoe-Aoina Science

10M Form Class

Awards

Back from left: P.Shepherd, R.Eden, E.Sayer-Clarke, E.Keelan, R.YoungMiddle from left: Mr S. Cookson, S.Taumata, T.Jefferies, R.Pewhairangi Te Awe-Awe, C.Hunt, M.Tanoa

Front from left: T.Wikaire, P.Anderson, L.Lotomau, J.Hilton, A.Wikaire

Pare-Moana Anderson Physical EducationJasmyn Hilton English, Science, 10R AchievementTe Amohaere Jefferies Swimming Champion, Junior Tennis, Religious Education, TechnologyErana Keelan Information TechnologyLorrae Mangu MathematicsParekarewa Shepard Health, Social Studies, Te Reo Maori, 10R Diligence

10R Form Class

Awards

Back from left: Mrs J. Grellman, N. Epps, C.Albert- Tunui, R.Leef, T.AlbertE. Owen, J.Watson, K.Rameka-Bennenbroek

Front from left: T.Skipper, K.Papalii, M.Sutherland-Martin, M.Tume- Mc Guckin, Z.Studer

Te Whaaki Albert Religious Education, Manaakitanga AwardRachel Leef Physical EducationKalina Papalii English, Information Technology, Advanced year 10 NCEA

Level 2 Te Reo MaoriKeeany Remeka-Bennenbroek Health, Mathematics, Technology, Science, Advanced year 10

NCEA Level 2 Te Reo Maori, 10T AchievementTaylor Skipper Social Studies, 10T DiligenceZoe Studer Netball – Most valuable Intermediate Player, Waka Ama,

EngtlishMareana Tume-McGuckin Te Reo Maori

10T Form Class

Awards

Back from left: K. Gooding, K. Thompson-Paku, E. Puha, E. Schinkel, O. Herewini-MacDougall, A. Senefili, S. HihaMiddle from left: Mrs J. Jeffery, A. Bhana-Hutchins, D. Nepia, A. Thompson, J. Campbell-Endicott-Davies

M. Kapo, S. August-Tai, A. HesseltineFront from left: W. Hati, T. Holland, D. Sword, M. Te Mete, I. Middlemiss, K. Puanaki, M. Brown-Te Hau

Anahera Bhana-Hutchins Year 9 Advanced Te Reo MaoriMihi Brown-Te Hau Junior Athletics Champion, Junior General Excellence in SportOrini Herewini MacDougall Year 9 Level 1 NCEA Te Reo Maori, 9M Diligence, Manaakitanga

AwardAshleigh Hesseltine Information TechnologyIsrael Middlemiss TechnologyDesiree Nepia Mathematics, Social Studies, Year 9 Art ModuleKate Puanaki English, Health, Science, Te Reo Maori, Year 9 Technology Module,

Year 9 Academic ExcellenceEvana Schinkel Year 9 Careers ModuleAnne Senefili Religious EducationDanielle Sword Mathematics, Physical Education

9M Form Class

Awards

Back from left: T. Walker, H. Paringatai, A. Marsden, T. Mcllroy, H. Johnson, T. ParingataiMiddle from left: Mr D. Kelly, T. Goddard, T. Johnson, T. Tipene-Matua, R. Jefferies, K. Elers,

Z. Togiatama, R. Riddell, A. MahaniFront from left: A. Broughton, T. Te Whaiti, J. Vercoe-Pikia, M. Morris, J. Blake, C. Collier,

K. Watson-Walker

Justine Blake Religious EducationAlana Broughton English, Year 9 Level 2 NCEA Te Reo MaoriKiani Elers Rafealov Trophy for basketball – Most Promising Junior, Physical

EducationTe Rangioinga Goddard Netball – Most Improved Junior, 9R DiligenceRereahu Jefferies Junior Swimming Champion, Mathematics, Year 9 Art ModuleAtarea Marsden HealthMichaela Morris Te Reo MaoriHeneriata Parengatai ScienceZyanne Togiatama Social Studies, Year 9 Advanced Te Reo MaoriKarleigh Watson-Walker Information Technology, Mathematics, Technology, 9R Achievement

9R Form Class

Awards

Back from left: Mrs K. Rameka, O. Albert, R. Tane, S. Sandilands, T. Tait-Olsen, M. Hilton, J. MorrisonFront from left: A. Soulis, T. Moko, K. Atkins, A. Ropiha, J. Tai, J. Nathan, N. Kokiri-Ropiha

Kimiora Atkins Junior Cross CountryMelanie Hilton Health, Science, 9T Achievement Ngarongo Kokiri-Ropuha Te Reo MaoriTatiana Moko EnglishJodi Nathan Physical education, Mathematics, Netball – Most Valuable JuniorAvelon Ropiha Hockey – Most Valuable PlayerSkuler Sandilands Information TechnologyAshley Soulis Religious Education, social Studies, Technology, 9T DiligenceRewa Tane Year 9 Advanced Te Reo Maori

9T Form Class

Awards

On the 8th of May, we, the O’shea team, had karakia in the chapel to ensure our safe arrival to Wellington, and prepare us mentally and spiritually for the weekend that lay ahead, the O’shea Shield Competition, 2009.

The Capital, known for it’s gale force winds and icy weather, saw no exceptions for us as we arrived to typical Wellington weather – cold, wet and miserable. However, we also arrived to a warm whare and a beautiful kai at Te Kuratini marae, on Massey Wellington campus.

On Saturday morning, thankfully, the sun had come out and we readied ourselves to make the pohiri at 8.30am at St Mary’s College, Wellington. With the generous help of Miss Kingi, our pohiri ran well and at 9.15am we all moved to Rm 6 to tautoko our debating team, Kataraina Faiers, Estelle Sword

and Te Rangimarie Rautjoki, who were up against Cullinane College. After an epic, suspenseful battle, it was our girls who were victorious and awarded a total of 4 out of 6.We then went to the hall for Shirley Epiha-Holtz impromptu speech, which was performed extremely well and awarded a 5 out of 6.

After lunch, half of us went to the hall to watch Kataraina Faier’s oratory speech, while the other half went to the AV Room for Billie Jane McVetty’s Jr Prepared Speech. Both were astounding and both delivered their speeches with expression and feeling, earning them a 5 out of 6 each.

After the two speeches we headed back to the marae feeling elated at the successes we had received during the day. We had no time for rest, we had a kai and had quick, last minute revision and rehearsals for those competing on the Sunday, before heading to St Pats College for the Religious Drama Competition at 7pm.Every school that performed that evening was exceptional

O’Shea Shield

and the talent that was shown was amazing. While our team, of Heni Bartlett, Te Rangimarie Rautjoki, Hinehapainga Rameka-Katterns, Ngawai Huriwai and Jana Neho, did not win, they picked up a 3 out of 6 and every one of us was so proud of their outstanding performances. We finally returned to the marae that night, and were asleep before our heads hit the pillow.

On Sunday, we left for St Mary’s to make the Scripture Reading at 8.45am. Courtney Lardelli read with immense articulation and feeling, earning a 4 out of 5. Then at 9.30am was the Religious Questions in the AV Room. Deena Tapara, Renee Leach-Haerewa and myself answered the questions receiving affirming, appreciative nods and smiles by the Questioners and a score of 5 out of 6.

At 1pm, a now relaxed O’Shea team gathered at the Sacred Heart Cathedral with the rest of the participant schools for the final mass, concluding the competition and uniting the schools with prayer, song and thanks to our Heavenly Father.We then made our trip back to school, tired but satisfied with our performances and outcomes throughout the O’Shea Shield competition.

Finally, on behalf of all of the girls who participated and attended the O’shea Shield I would like to thank everyone who made our trip possible. To our kaumatua, Papa Togi and

Nanny Mary, who are always there to tautoko us girls, your aroha and manaaki is never unappreciated; to the teachers that helped us, Mr Pipi, Mr Kelly, Mrs Rameka, Ms Te Hau, Ms Adern, Ms Palmer, Sister Sarah and our brilliant drivers, Mr Cookson and Uncle TC; to the whanau at Te Kuratini marae, who looked after us in Wellington, we are humbled by your beautiful manaaki; to St Mary’s College for accommodating us and making us feel so welcome; and last but definitely not least, to Miss Kingi and the Board of Trustees for ultimately allowing the successes at the O’Shea Shield to proceed.

E kore te puna mihi e mimiti,Tena koutou katoa.All in all, a fabulous weekend, bring on 2010!

Kia Ora,Na Tyler Dixon.

Nga Manu Korero. Te Whakataetae a Motu.Ko te waka o Te Arawa te reo pohiri.

Na Moana-Roa Year 10Day1On Tuesday the 15th of September, the Nga Manu supporters and myself left for Rotorua for the national competition. Before we left, we gathered in the chapel for karakia to our journey. In no time we were in the van and on the road, “Rotorua here we come!”We stopped in Taupo for a beautiful packed lunch, great scenery of the lake, swans and ducks. Arriving at Fairy Springs Motor Lodge, we were in awe at what was to be our accommodation for the week. Our own trampoline! Soon after, Napier Girls High arrived and we bonded quickly. In the blink of an eye we were changed into number ones and ready. At 12:30pm we headed off for the Rotorua Event Centre. Mr Cookson found a great parking spot near the entrance, which was awesome. After the pohiri, we headed back to our motor lodge and relaxed for the afternoon. We have KFC for din-ner. What a feast that was!That night we rehearsed Rongomaiwahine for Napier Girl’s speaker’s waiata tautoko. Deena was our kappa haka tutor.

Day27:00 am We woke up to the smell of breakfast, eat, say karakia then head off arriving in time to hear the first speech of the senior sections. As we approached the entrance, Te Aute and Hukarere were also there, so we stood about and mingled with them. My dad and siblings arrived just before we were about to go on stage to support our senior speakers from Hastings Girls and Kura Kaupapa Maori o Ngati Kahungunu ki Heretaunga. After the speeches we then returned to the motor lodge where Napier Girls had prepared us a ‘divine’ dinner. We cleaned up did the dishes in less than two minutes. We were in a hurry because it was Social Time! …... we arrived to the event centre fashionably late! A lot of ‘whakawhanaungatanga’ took place between all of the students. A great night!

Day 3 This was the final day of speeches and my time to take the stage. I was first speaker of the day and glad to get it out of the way. Being so early in the day the venue was not yet full. I got through my korero and took a sigh of relief. For the rest of the day I relaxed. After prize-giving that evening we came straight back to the motor lodge and sat down to reminisce on our trip. I didn’t mean to but I did get emotional. I think we all

Ngā Manu Korero

did. What I found interesting during our korero was that we all agreed that we had a good week, we enjoyed ourselves, and we supported the kaupapa. I think we were the only school that sat and watched every single speaker.

Day 48:00am My whanau came to farewell us before we departed. What a great week. We even had time for a ride in the Gondola before heading home. Yay !He mihi nui tenei ki a Nanny Mary raua ko Pāpā Togi. I haere mai korua tahi hei tuara mo matou, ki a Miss Worsley, he mama ano mo nga kotiro, mai i te ti-matatanga ki te whakamutunga. He mihi tonu tenei ki a Mr Pīpī, he kaiako aroha, ki a Mr Cookson mo tona mahi taraiwa I to matou waka, otira ka huri aku mihi nui ki a Miss Kingi, nānā i whakapiki i o matou wairua, I o matou korokoro hoki.Naku noa nei,

Moana-Roa Callaghan

At 8.00am on 27 August we headed for Kopua Monastery, just outside of Waipukurau. On our way to Kopua we stopped at a little town called Otane to pick up Bill Dysart who is the youth Co-ordinator for the Hawke’s Bay Parish. While in Otane we vis-ited the religious shop. Pleroma is a very small shop that supplies religious resources to schools and other organisations throughout New Zealand. We found heaps of Church materials and took lots of photos with all the statues. We picked some books for our li-brary and used our cameras at every opportunity we could.

After collecting Bill he drove us to Kopua. It is in a very quite area out in the country. We were expecting fully robed monks with their hoods up and heads down but we got quite the opposite. We were greeted by Father Niko who to our surprise had his head up, no hood and sandals. He led us inside to where we had morning tea and met some of the other residents and volunteers.

When greetings and morning tea were completed we had Mass in the chapel. We sat in the old wooden seats that old churches used to have, high-backed, literally shoulder to shoulder. We met the Abbot of the Monastery and asked many questions, one being if there were any monasteries for women. Apparently, ‘Not

in New Zealand’. After our liturgy and many questions we had a look around the new visitors’ facilities that closely resemble hotel rooms, very flash.

After admiring the new facilities, we went to pay our respects to the past Fathers of the Monastery. Father Niko was telling us that many of the monks died young because of the sicknesses back in the old days. When we were finished Bill took us around the back of the Monastery where we found the Stations of the Cross in the trees, on a path leading us around the area of the Monastery. We stopped and took a photo at every stage. When our walk was over we had lunch and walked around the gardens. The Monks at the monastery are silent from their 8pm prayer session to their morn-ing prayers at 4am. They work on the farm but still manage to pray 8 times a day. They have a rest time during the afternoon.

When it was time to leave, we thanked everybody and sang the Fathers a song. We had a great day out at Kopua Monastery and we are thankful to the Monks for allowing us to visit.

na Katie Hatton

Year 13 Retreat - Kopua Monastery

I Rapana, E Nohotima-Collins, Bishop Owen , K Morton, J Hatton and D Jeffery

J Hatton, Br Jordan, K Morton E Nohotima-Collins

Confirmation

Our China Experience

NI HAO

DAY 1 On the 3rd of November 2009, 12 students, Papa Togi, Nanny Mary, Aunty Li-ane and Miss Kingi embarked on our long-awaited trip to China. We were accompanied by Matua Derek Brownrigg, Matua Kevin Watkins and Whaea Denese Watkins, representing Hastings City Council.

Karakia in chapel with those we were leav-ing behind and on a high we left for Napier Airport. When we arrived in Auckland, Auntie Liane was there to organise us at BK’s Pioneer Motor Lodge. Later that evening our whanau, who seemed to appear out of nowhere, joined us at Auckland Airport Hotel for the first of what was a very important part of the culture we were about to experience – food and dining!! After Karakia and secure in the knowledge that we were in ‘safe hands’ our whanau left us to try and get some sleep.

DAY 2 5 o’clock wake up. We are all ready brimming over with excitement for the long flight. It was still dark but the roads were busy. We checked in and made our way to our departure gate, to board a Cathay Pacific aircraft. We would travel 5703 miles. After what seemed like a never-ending flight and countless viewing of DVD’s we got off the

aircraft (some with swollen feet) but nothing was go-ing to stop us. We were greeted by our happy, smil-ing guide Wing (who delighted us with her Chinese humour) and made our winding way by the latest in bus transport to the Royal Plaza Hotel. What a pala-tial building and what a way to start – we were gah! gah! The marble, the fountains, the chandeliers, the gold plated décor, the luxurious carpets, te mea.... te mea…. te mea…. Overwhelming!

Te Miharo Munroe (Tainui) from N.Z. Asso-ciations joined us up Mt Victoria that night to view the “Spectacular light-show over Hong Kong”. On our return to the Plaza and as if to bring us back to nor-mality we chose a meal from K.F.C. – then bed and blessed sleep! It was easy to drift off.

Day 3 6.00am – phones are buzzing to let us know that breakfast awaits us downstairs. The dining room, with its shining bain-marie’s, sparkling glass, crystal chandeliers, gleaming utensils, white crock-ery, exotic orchids and flower arrangements seemed to occupy one complete floor. Every fruit imaginable, every cereal produced and every breakfast one could think of, boiled, fried, steamed, baked etc was laid out for our choosing. We feasted ‘our eyes’ but most settled for something light, preferring to take photos instead. We then hopped on our bus to catch the Star Ferry across the harbour. Our bus driver was waiting for us on the other side, as we stared in amazement at the buildings towering above us.

We visited the Man Mo Temple, Aberdeen fishing village, Repulse Bay and the Stanley Markets. After an hour of window shopping, we made our way to . . . . yes . . . . Dim Sim Lunch. The food was scrumptious as we sampled kai that we never ex-pected to enjoy. Back to the hotel to freshen up and collect our kakahu. We changed into our skirts and ‘choir’ blouses and made our way to the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. Our time here was a

moving occasion. Our karakia and himene echoed and seemed to ‘swirl’ up above us in this majestic place of worship.

At 7.00pm it was back up Mt Victoria to the N.Z. Consulate where we were welcomed with warmth and excitement by over 100 ex-pat New Zealanders, many of whom were teachers, all ‘mokemoke’ for Aotearoa. And so it was that we sang, poi’d and en-tertained on the patio of N.Z. House with the lights of Hong Kong glistening below and around us, and the stars twinkling above. Little wonder that, especially when Te Rangimarie sang ‘Pokarekare’, there wasn’t a dry eye in the place. A thoroughly enjoyable eve-ning, made more so when everyone joined us at sup-per and we were able to sit and relax and reminisce about home. Ms Bryant and your whanau, Te Miharo and the N.Z. Associations – Tena rawa atu koutou! We now all want to join M.F.A.T.

DAY 4 Everyday, another day to mar-vel, and we had only been away 2 days. We were off to Macau, the Casino Capital of Asia by Turbo Jet. When we left Wing at the Ferry Terminal it brought home to us the fact of just how populated China is. Wing had impressed upon us “sticky-rice” that is to ‘stick’ close together, focus on the front leader and keep at their pace – one slip and one could become isolated. We learnt quickly. Macau was muggy with uniquely designed, grand, magnificent buildings that seemed to compete with one another to see which one could ‘reach up’ the highest.

St Joseph’s Church was where we shared out Maori himene and prayer with Seminarians, many of whom were from Myanmar. Despite all attempts to reach Guanzhou in time, our visit to the Cathedral had to be cancelled because we got caught up in a traffic jam. We therefore went straight to the Airport to catch our flight to Guilin.

At 10.10pm we arrived in Guilin to be met by our hosts from the Guilin Foreign Office, Hershen and Sally. Little did we know then of the impression that our ‘minder’ ‘Sally’ would leave with us. He wa-hine ngakau – nui. And so we settled in to the Jing Xiu Hotel.

Day 5 Another ‘delightful’ breakfast and the first of many challenges for ‘some’ adults, (except Nanny Mary, Matua Kevin and Matua Derek) using chopsticks. We girls had all mastered the art by the time we left Hong Kong. Chinese people are very polite and sympathetic and Päpä Togi would look up at them with ‘pleading’ eyes so they would run off and get him/them cutlery.

It was appropriate that our first day in China we attend Mass and we joined Guilin locals for Kara-kia that morning. It was great that we could follow the Mass even though it was all in Chinese.

Then our first real “shopping spree” at the markets. Auntie Liane gave us ‘tips’ on bartering and as for the prices and the selection – unbelievable!! We all met up for what we thought was a B.B.Q. lunch. It was a Hakari – a Banquet fit for royalty!!

Afterwards a visit to historic Elephant Hill, a leisurely walk through the park to view 2 giant pan-das, finally ending up at our venue for dinner – anoth-er sumptuous banquet, this time with Guilin Foreign Office dignitaries and the first of three memorable meetings with Mr Bing and Ms Hur who were Govern-ment Ministers. Although Mr Bing and Ms Hur could not speak or understand English, we had no prob-lems communicating through song and dance.

(A note about Chinese Banquets: Banquets were of 13 courses of the most delicious, delectable and interesting food one could eat – quite different from ‘Chinese’ fare we have in N.Z. We were con-verted (quickly) to becoming “foodies” of (Tüturu - Real) Chinese Cuisine. The pastries especially I found sweet and “yummy”.

After dinner it was the boat tour of Guilin’s two rivers and four lakes. About two hours duration, the light shows all along the route were a spectacle to behold. The juniors night ended back at the hotel when we retired to our rooms in readiness for another activity-packed day. The seniors and some pakeke decided to see what it was like shopping at night. Shops did not close until 11.00pm and the streets were very safe.

DAY 6 Sunday morning and we were up bright and early for our boat cruise up the Li Jiang river to Yangshou – a four hour sojourn through rural China. The scenery was magnificent – a landscape of unique mountainous ‘karst’ landforms, as farm-ers tended their 1 or 2 water buffalo, and ducks and birds scattered all along the waterways. On higher ground we saw the outline of small square or oblong garden allotments with little sculptures of drying rice sheaves or darker shades of persimmon trees or, what we later discovered, ‘sugar-cane’ and ‘bamboo’ groves. (Everywhere in China one sees scaffolding made only of thick bamboo, not steel, but stories and stories of bamboo.) The Tourist Boats along the river numbered up to forty and the people, most of whom were Chinese, were very kind. We entertained, sing-ing Maori and English songs, and although not much English was spoken, the atmosphere was a ‘whanau’ one with all on board sharing their kai with us and ex-changing addresses and photos. The people we met were always smiling and happy – content with what they had and with life!! He iwi humarie – genuine people.

We finally reached Yangshou, had our first ride on Tuk tuks (crazy but enjoyable) and once again headed for the markets. More selections, more sur-prises and cheap!! Our hotel that night would have been 4-5 star by N.Z. standards. A quick change, another superb banquet and it was off to see the Liu

Sanjie Show – the World’s Largest Performance on Water – with a cast of over 600 mostly farmers and an audience of thousands, this event was breath-tak-ing, amazing, unbelievable, spectacular!! We were spellbound and ready for sleep when we got back to the hotel.

DAY 7 We awoke, breakfasted and travelled back to Guilin by bus. Sally had been with us every minute of the way, organising, advising, in-terpreting, seeing to our every need. Our pakeke had expected at least one of us to have some ailment, but no one had even a sniffle. En route we stopped at the Guangxi Institute of Botany (home of Guilin – Hastings Sister City Relationship) and another meal fit for a Queen! It was while taking a leisurely stroll through the Botanical Gardens that Whaea Denese disturbed a little grass snake. Didn’t we move!!! We had more time at the Institute to mingle with Chinese families and their children. At every step we were well received by the people who did not want us to stop singing, finding our poi fascinating. We were so pleased we had taken the time to learn our Chinese song “Women shir” composed for us by Mr Goddard. People were appreciative that we had made the ef-fort. It was a hit!! Xie Xie Mr Goddard.

Back at the Jing Xiu we took advantage of our first ‘down-time’ to practice. Following our Ban-quet later that evening, we headed for the stadium for rehearsals – the stage was massive, the stadium

was in readiness to accommodate thousands and we were the only live act of the whole two hour festival. All other eight minute acts were choreographed using pre-recorded sound. Body mic’s were not an option for us as they would have interfered with our actions and distorted our sound – Hei aha we would have to come up with something before tomorrow. In the meantime we were there to enjoy performances of that land and the invited international groups from Japan, Thailand and Poland. The lighting and stage effects were what we had only viewed on T.V. Big, Bright, Beautiful, Amazing!! Excitement was mount-ing for what the following night would bring.

DAY 8 Today finally, the day we have practised five months and travelled 5703 miles for – The Opening Ceremony of the 2009 Guilin Interna-tional Scenery, Culture and Tourism Festival.

First though a visit to the Reed Flute Caves followed by another stroll through ‘urban’ Guilin im-mersing ourselves in its sights, sound and aromas, then back to our hotel and into our formals for the Festival Banquet hosted by the Lord Mayor, the per-son with the greatest mana in that city. At 6.00pm and proud to be wearing our No. 1’s, striped blouse and sporting Ngati-Kahungunu scarves, we went to the Lijian Waterfall Hotel. Security was tight but that did not deter our ‘dynamo’ Sally from getting the best bus-park right outside the front entrance of this im-posing building.

Up sweeping steps, through expansive glass doors into a lobby that led to a grand staircase into the magnificent Banquet Hall. Five hundred people, including many from foreign countries would dine here. We had two reserved, as normal, circular tables with an extra minder to ‘pander’ to our every whim. Lines of waitresses, some in gorgeous and exquisite Chinese full length dresses and smartly at-tired waiters served us.

The high regard with which Hastings and New Zealand is held became evident when Matua Kevin, Matua Derek and Whaea Denese were ush-ered to the main long table to be seated directly op-posite the Lord Mayor. The Top Table glittered with gold – the cutlery was gold, the plates had gold edg-es, the glasses had gold rims. On our table every-thing glistened. We felt like movie stars and we were treated like royalty. Miss Kingi was taken to meet the Lord Mayor. Unfortunately cameras were not al-lowed into the venue and because we were too awe-struck to have any appetite for food, most of us spent our time exchanging gifts with our Japanese friends and new-found Polish Uncles.

A Night of Splendour - A Lavish Affair – against a backdrop of the World’s largest indoor Wa-terfall. As soon as the Lord Mayor finished eating ev-eryone rose and the Banquet was over. We were on our bus again. We did not notice anything unusual, except that the bus seemed to be going faster than usual, until someone said “Hey we’ve got a Police escort”. The route to the stadium had been closed to all traffic except our buses (4) carrying us, the inter-national performers and officials to the arena. As we sped through the bright lit-up streets, we pondered on what it must be like to ‘be’ royalty or to be powerful and to be important.

Guilin City is very lit-up and we would oc-casionally “suggest” to our two councillors that Hast-ings could also become a City of Lights. They both agreed, but Matua Derek said our country-folk or some of them are prone to grafitti or just out to wreck everything. We saw little crime and no grafitti in

China and despite what we considered to be crazy driving, we did not see one accident and we did do a lot of travelling during our time there.

Red carpet had been laid at the stadium and thousands were already seated by the time we arrived. The Army (Police) were everywhere and security again was strict. We avoided the red carpet until someone told us to walk on it – it was there for us. Our dressing room that we shared with the Japanese, Thai and Polish was abuzz. A long table was laden with all manner of fruit, de-lectable Chinese nuts, cartons of coke and water and biscuits of every description!! We looked from our window – the crowds stretched for miles and the performers in their beautifully coloured, diapha-nous costumes were dwarfed as they assembled around the entrances to the ‘massive’ stage. The stage effects were magnificent – out of this world – literally electrifying, and reminded us of seeing the Opening Ceremony for the Olympics (2008) at the Bird’s Nest in Bejing except this was on a smaller scale.

Once in our kakahu and Papa Togi under escort to our rooms we said our karakia and waited. We had still not settled how we would overcome our ‘sound’ problems or lack of it. So less than ten minutes before we were due on stage the decision was made for Te Rangimarie to keep her micro-phone on for the whole performance. Our profes-sionalism was about to be tested – it suddenly hit us – the reason for our long practices, our endless hours striving for perfection. One hour, thirteen

minutes, eight minutes – if an obstacle presented it-self we would have to rise above it – that time was now, before an International Audience of thousands.

Rangi’s radiant voice resounded clearly across the stadium and we felt the ‘wairua’ as we joined her singing Rangipükohukohu. When we sang our Chinese composition “Wõmen shir” the crowds erupted into loud applause. They were captivated with the singing, the poi and with Rangi’s perfor-mance. We came off stage and there was paparazzi mayhem. We were mobbed, camera’s flashing from all angles as everyone wanted photos with us. Inside our room, there were TV interviews and press photo-shoots – the media couldn’t seem to get enough of Mäori Culture. Sitting up front through the whole per-formance and in the V,I.P. stands were Matua Kevin, Matua Derek and Whaea Denese who all agreed looked very much like a movie star as her image was repeatedly shown across the giant T.V. screen.We loved every moment of this unforgettable evening.

DAY 9 We got to have a sleep-in until 7.30am and then it was off to the Guilin Tourism Col-lege. After a “Musical Exchange” we were happy to oblige the friendly hard-working students by convers-ing in English.

Later that evening the street parade of all the performers was to be held, only we did not know whether or not it would take place because of the bad weather. Chinese weather is so unpredictable, one minute the sun could be shining, the next it could be pelting down with rain.

By evening the weather had cleared but it had turned blustery and cold and Miss Kingi decided we had best wear our dress uniform but 10 minutes before we were due to leave we opted for our ka-kahu. A quick change and smartly down to the start-ing point we entertained the hordes of onlookers as we waited for our turn to move off. Singing was the

sensible thing to do a) because it kept us warm and b) no-one else could keep the crowds entertained be-cause all others relied on pre-recorded sound. We were the only ‘live’ show. And so it was that we held an impromptu concert and taught our waiata to the throngs who were eager to learn the poi and songs. ‘Poi e’ could be heard all around and with the barrage of T.V. Cameras, reporters and cheering by bystand-ers, some six deep, we short-poi’d, long poi’d, kapa haka’d and sang for 3 km, Matua Derek proudly lead-ing with the N.Z. Flag held high.

This had to be the most exhilarating of all our performances. It was great to see the smiles on all the faces. Into our last minutes of walking it start-ed to drizzle and Miss Kingi told us to sing Paikea – hoping that the rain would ease – but it didn’t! In fact the opposite – it poured down!!! Not to be daunt-ed the Ngati girls remarked “He tohu o te rangatira”. Whatever!! We sprinted to our bus, still singing, with Matua Derek still holding his flag on high and Sally in tow. As our driver manoeuvred the bus through the crowded streets, we continued to belt our every Mäori composition ever written, with Sally dosing us

up on Ginger Soup. A fun evening and a thoroughly enjoyable end to our last night in China.

DAY 10 We did not want to leave this country and its tangata-whenua whom we had all grown fond of. We sang our goodbyes to the Ho-tel staff that morning and then went to Guilin Normal University, a popular Music Academy. Our exchange was all too short. We were moved by the passion and melancholy of their music.

Sally got us to our last Banquet on time with more officials including the Minister of Culture. There was a surprise in store for us. On Tuesday Night Rangimarie and Raewyn only got to stand near one of China’s most popular pop-stars, their equivalent to our Chris Brown. He had been invited to our Ban-quet and so we had our own concert with him. We all had photos taken and autographs – our last meal in China.

We said our goodbyes and headed for our

bus around the corner – another surprise – Mr Bing was there with presents for us. Earlier Ms Hur had made an unexpected visit to our hotel with her gifts. It was time to go to Guilin Airport, where we said fare-well to Sally and by courtesy of Cathay Pacific had all our luggage checked through to Auckland where we arrived back on Friday 13th December 2009.

The ‘manaaki’ to us by the people of Gui-lin and China will remain with us forever. The sig-nificance of food in their culture, in its sharing with manuhiri is something we as Mäori can relate to; their celebration and concern for nature we could under-stand; their friendliness, caring, affection and warmth – their aroha we are so grateful for.“He kokonga whare e kitea

He kokonga ngakau e kore e kitea”

On behalf of all the ‘China’ Girls, we thank everyone who made this trip possible – especially Hastings City Council who, without the invitation to represent the District, the visit would not have taken place.

To all our other sponsors and supporters, Tènä koutou, Tènä koutou, Tènä koutou katoa.

Xie Xie

Bobbi-Jonei August-Tahitahi, Yr 10

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2009 and another successful year for the Science Department, with memorable events such as exploding film canisters, cow eye and rat dissections and much hilarity with the van den Graaf machine.

Goings on in the DepartmentTen Year 10 girls went to Massey to see what science is like at Univer-sity level.Senior Chemistry girls participated in the Science Fair Titra-tion competition. Erena Hosford attended the Hands-on Science Sum-mer School at Otago University in January of 2009. Ngaroma Rika and Te Rena Vercoe-Aoina have been selected to attend the Hands-on Science Summer School in January 2010. Deena Vincent-Tapara attended the Biofutures conference in Brisbane in August and she has been selected to attend the Rotary Science and Technology Forum in Auckland in January 2010. Hineata Nyman and Estelle Sword have both been selected to receive the McDiarmid Discovery Award (this in-volves three weeks at Victoria or Massey University in return for which they get a $1000 scholarship).

From a staffing point of view Miss Dixon became Mrs Jeffery, Mrs Caffery just carried on as she was, we farewelled Mr Hastrop mid-year, Mrs Kumar took over his Physics class, Ms Grellman took Sci-ence to new levels with her power point presentations and as ever Ms Francis has been quietly working away in the background to ensure the smooth running of the Department. Thank you all for your hard work, your continued dedication and enthusiasm and your senses of humour.- Mrs Jeffery

And now a word from Deena about Biofutures…Attending Biofutures 2009 was an exciting and thrilling experience for me. I have come away with so much more knowledge about biotech-nology, medicine and tertiary education in Australia.

Travelling alone for the first time and to Australia wasn’t as scary as I thought I would be. Leaving my dad at the airport, I got onto the plane and buckled up for departure. Arriving at the airport, we were greeted wholeheartedly by our mentors holding signs with Biofutures and our names on them. Arriving at the Women’s College where we were staying for the next five days, we were given our room numbers and

keys and given two minutes to put our bags away. We were already late so our tight schedule didn’t allow us to dawdle. We were quickly collected by our group mentors and hurried over to our first activity. Our six groups consisted of about ten students.

Our first activity challenged us to think hard about simple engineer-ing, to use our initiative and common sense, to work as a team and get to know all the people in our team. We had to construct an or-gan transporter out of balloons, straws, sticky tape, paper and other simple materials. The organ we were transporting was a chicken egg acting as a heart. To test out our devices, we had to drop them from three stories to the ground without the egg breaking but also having it easily accessed. It was great fun, especially when the time came to test them all out. All but one team managed to keep the egg safe. For the rest of the day, we carried on with team building, get-to-know each other games. To be honest, I was really nervous about the whole forum because I thought that all the people attend-ing would be super brainy, but it turned out that the majority of the students were just normal. I found I could relax when I realised this and becoming more comfortable with the others, I was able to make friends..

Over the next day we went to a number of workshops on the Univer-sity of Queensland (UQ). These consisted of lab works and lectures. The topics were on biotechnology, anatomy and dentistry. We learnt about our balance, eye movement, physiotherapy, the heart, blood pressure and more. We got to see the animal experiments and ca-davers. These in particular didn’t settle well in my stomach, but I learnt from them anyway.

On Tuesday we headed off to The Queensland University of Tech-nology (QUT). There we were lectured about proteins in the cells, Biotechnology of Agriculture which I found both especially interest-ing and optometry. We did a workshop in pathology where we had to identify white blood cells and diagnose a patient with a disease. We were given a grand tour of QUT followed by a lecture about what they offer and the state of the art facilities they have. Tuesday night we had about 15minutes to prepare for our formal dinner so the girls were all frantically rushing about trying to get ready. Our formal din-ner was celebrating 10years of Biofutures. We enjoyed a delicious dinner and listened to speeches.

On Wednesday we visited two Griffith University campuses, the Na-

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was that if you had no idea about a topic (i.e. I had no clue how to do microbiology!) it didn’t matter. The teachers and other students would just help you.

The last day of the trip included non ‘science’ related activities. We visited Larnach Castle, a penguin shelter and went on a boat trip. During the week there was also a dance and a dinner celebrating the 20th year of Hands-on-Science (one of the guests was the Mayor of Dunedin).

Personally I think the Hands-on-Science trip was awesome. I met heaps of great people and leant a lot of new things. Because of this I would like to encourage any other student to enrol in it. There is a scholarship available for any Year 10 student interested, called “Ngā mahi putaiao”, which pays for all fees and airfares.

Lastly I would like to thank Mrs Jeffery and Miss Kingi for helping me get the scholarship, their support is greatly appreciated. Also Ms Tia Greenstreet, the Otago Liaison Officer and my whānau. He mihi nui tēnei ki a koutou katoa!Nāku noa Erena HosfordAnd finally some words from Hinauri about the Year 10 trip to Massey…

On the first of September ten Y10 students were chosen to travel to Massey University, Palmerston North for the day. We departed at 7.15am and arrived at 10am. We were welcomed by Mr Adrian Jull who has taught chemistry at the University for ten years. We had a number of classes over the day, the first one was a Physics class. We saw how they had made a hovercraft out of a vacuum cleaner and how to lift a table without touching it – all you need is a rubber mat and some string. Our second class was run by a statistician who tried to persuade us that statistics isn’t as boring as you think.

We had lunch and had a quick tour around the mini village of Massey. We went to our final class which was chemistry, taught by Mr Jull. We learnt how to extract a dye that’s found in the pigments of taewa (Maori potato). Using the dye we made a solar cell and took record-ings of how much electricity was created. We then made a liquid that changes colour using glucose, indigo carmine and sodium hydroxide. It was like traffic lights changing from green to yellow to red.

Miss Maria Russell (the liaison officer for Maori and first year stu-dents) spoke to us about attending Massey University. On behalf of the students who had the opportunity to attend the Massey visit I would like to thank Ms Grellman and Miss Kingi. It was an interesting experience and we really enjoyed it.

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than campus and the Gold Coast campus. We did workshops and lectures on biomolecular technology, anatomica and proteins. We did a workshop to identify a person by using its pelvis and a fe-mur. We were able to work out the sex of the person, its height and race by taking measurements, observing the bones and following guidelines. This workshop fascinated me because of how much we can find out about a person with only two bones. That was followed up by a lecture about what the Griffith University offers. On Thursday we had our Genes for the People, a mock summit of the United Nations. We were divided into groups of 3 students and allocated a country or organisation; we had to represent our country or organisation with enthusiasm, accent and costume. It was a lot of fun as well as being very informative. It was a chance for us to play a role and to put ourselves in the shoes of someone from another nation and to have our own say about what we think we should be doing with new biomedical technology. On our last day of Biofutures we had a performance of a series of skits or songs performed by the groups for a laugh. After this we all said our goodbyes and were on our way. Us kiwis went to a hotel to stay to catch our planes the next day.

Biofutures was without a doubt an awesome experience and I have come away from it with broadened horizons. I would like to thank the Royal Society of New Zealand for selecting me to par-ticipate in Biofutures and also for awarding me with a fully funded scholarship. Also a big thank you to Miss Kingi and Mrs Jeffery for your help and support in getting me to Australia. Nāku noa, Deena Vincent-TaparaAnd now some words from Erena about the Hands-On Science Summer School…

In early January 2009, I was lucky enough to receive a scholarship to attend the 2009 Hands-On Science programme at Otago Uni-versity. This program was for high school students from Year 11 to 13, who are interested in science (the subjects range from physical science to microbiology). On the first day of the programme, after arriving at Dunedin airport, the Hawkes Bay students were taken to Arana College which is on the Otago University campus. This is where all of the Hands-on-Science students were staying. There were around 200 participants in the 2009 Hands-on-science with ages ranging from 13 to 17.

The science options you could have chosen to learn about were; Microbiology (they grew and learnt about bacteria, fungi and dis-eases), Zoology (learning about animals), Physical Science (they learnt about sports and the effect on peoples bodies), Computer Science (they built a robot!). There were also physics, chemistry, human nutrition and many other options which were all very inter-esting. The good thing about the Hands-on-Science programme

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English Department 2009Ugly? No, pretty awesome, actually…This year all the students were given the opportunity to see Shakespeare performed by a small cast of drama students from the University of Waikato: the Ugly Shakespeare Company.This 45 minute show fitted the English Department’s cur-riculum well because they performed a fast and very fun-ny version of ‘Othello’, which the Year 13 students were in the process of studying for NCEA Level 3 English.

As well as giving the Year 13s a new view of this play, it was also an excellent way of introducing the Year 9 stu-dents to this famous English playwright, because the St Jo-seph’s Maori Girls’ English Department uses a Shakespeare play as one of the texts at every level from Year 9 to 13.

Whereas we tend to study the tragedies [Romeo and Juliet, Mac-beth, Othello] at senior level, Shakespeare is also a an excellent comedy writer and we are endeavouring to introduce the junior students to him by way of the famous comedies A Midsummer night’s Dream and The Merchant of Venice. Next year we plan to offer a comedy to at least one Year 12 or 13 class, too, for a change.

So thanks to the generosity of the Senior Management which ap-portioned OPS funding for the visit, our girls were privileged to have seen Shakespeare performed by tertiary students in a way that was similar to the original Elizabethan audience; up close and personal. Shakespeare taken off the page, and made real.

A serious task for our top 20The Year 13 students were ‘Censors for a Day’ at the lo-cal cinema. This biennial event is offered to schools in a few regions only, so we were fortunate to be invited and cho-sen to attend. It was also free! And lunch was provided!

There was a lot of speculation among the teachers about what the film was going to be; it is always one that has not been released for general exhibition and the Censor office in Wellington takes the views of the students very seriously. Two years ago the film

was ‘Atonement’ so we were expecting something pretty similar.

Well, what a surprise. The film, Jennifer’s Body, turned out to be a real teenage crowd pleaser. The censors’ office had chosen well. In spite of some initial trepidation [the opening shots suggested it was going to be a shock/horror], the film turned out to cover a whole range of genres and the issues depicted [including religious and moral values] provided for some excellent discussion afterwards between the students from the three local schools and the teachers, well managed by the presiding professional censors. The eventual decision was that the film should be R16 based on the fact that some of the material might be misinterpreted by younger people.

Our students acquitted themselves in a most mature way, by taking the task very seriously and providing thoughtful and perceptive questions and comments during the general dis-cussion. I was very proud to have had the opportunity to watch and listen to our girls representing the school so well at this venue. Perhaps there is a future censor in their midst?

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Race Unity Speech competition 2009The first public speaking event our school participated in was the Race Unity Speeches. This was held in Hastings on March 17th and we were capably represented by Kata-raina Faiers (Year 13). The topic was “Good neighbours come from all races and cultures” and Kataraina had pre-pared herself well.In her speech she shared her thoughts on why good neigh-bours are important and how to make the first step towards getting to know your neighbours regardless of where they come from or the differences they may have to your own background.Kataraina delivered her speech with poise and she gave the audience many things to think about.Although the final decision did not go our way we were all very proud of Kataraina and the way in which she con-ducted herself on the night. Kataraina was later presented with a second place certificate at a special assembly in the school chapel. Thank you to all the girls who went to support and thanks also to Mr Kelly for driving the van. We look forward to next year’s competition where once again we will try our best.

U3A SPEECH COMPETITION 2009On August 3rd this year Michelle Hesseltine (Year 11) took to the stage for an annual event organized by the University of the Third Age (U3A).

Michelle represented our school at the competition speaking on the topic,’ Youth and the Aged ‘. She spoke to a packed hall of Taradale’s elderly about the many cultures who hold the belief that the older one gets, the more valuable you are. In her speech Michelle reminded the youth of today that in the not too distant future they too will be aged so it is of utmost importance that they treat kaumatua with the respect and compassion that they hope to receive one day.

The competition from other speakers was tough with everyone delivering speeches to a high standard. We were very pleased with Michelle’s eventual second placing and $100 prize money. Thank you to the supporters and thanks also to Nanny Lydia for driving the van. We can now plan for 2010’s competition!

Kia ora - My name is Te Puritanga Jefferies. I attended St Joseph's Maori Girls College from 2004-2008. In my seventh form year, I was fortunate enough to go on an overseas exchange experience in Spain. When I was in year 10 I began studying Spanish as a language and in 6th form, I decided I would like to participate in an AFS exchange programme which sends students overseas to study. On July the 7th, 2008 (after a 33 hour flight!) I arrived in Tenerife - a city in the Canary Islands, Spain.I met my host mother and family at the airport and travelled to my new home. My life was suddenly so different : I had come from a small town in NZ to a city of 250 thousand citizens, from a family of eight people living in a house in the country to an only child in an apartment on the thirteenth floor. I was no longer at a girls boarding school but was now study-ing at the local co-ed high school. But the main difference in my life was that I didn't understand anything! Those two years I spent studying Spanish at school amounted to nothing and I spent my first few months without words.

Eventually I came to be able to speak a sentence or two, then suddenly everything became clear and I was talking to everyone and anyone in Spanish! I came to learn so many new things about the Span-ish culture, one of course is their language, but also many other things such as customs and traditions. One thing im sure you didn't know is that in Spain they do not really celebrate Christmas, but they do have their own day called "El dia de los Reyes Magos", which means the Day of the Three Wise Men. That day is celebrated on the 6th of January in exactly the same way as we do Christmas Day. I was also lucky enough to travel to the mainland of Spain to the cities of Malaga and Sevilla. These cities are quite well known, especially for their ac-tivities during Easter (which is the time I visited). The Spanish people are known for being a people of strong Catholic faith and during Easter there are many celebrations. Throughout the week, different processions are held on the city streets. Thousands of people would gather to watch or participate in the parades. It was an amazing event to be apart of. I would like to say thank you to all the people who supported me. I couldn't have made it through the year without those of you who did so much to help me. I have to say that those ten months that I spent in Spain is a time I will never forget. There are so many advantages of being an exchange student and if you ever get the chance to have your own over-seas experience - take it. It is a once in a lifetime opportunity.

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2009 has been both a productive and successful year. With a shift of emphasis in the programme from hard materials to fabric, eight new Janome sewing machines were purchased over the year to replace the aging sewing machines. The students have learnt new skills with each project and the majority have become competent sewers.

If anyone wanted to find a junior student during lunch time the first place to look would have been the Tech room. With just one period a week of technology focusing on fabric, the girls were always keen to continue with their projects whenever they could. Year 9 designed and made rag dolls, learnt how to appliqué using the sewing machines and most finished the year off screen-printing tee-shirts. The Year 10 students made reversible shoulder bags during the first half of the year incorporating fancy stitches and writing their names using the sewing machines. They learnt how to tye-dye and made pyjama pants, some with feet, during second half of the year.

Every junior student also participated in Food Technology as part of the Module Rotation. The focus during each term

was the importance of calcium for teenagers for Year 9 and a well balanced diet for Year 10. There were always crowds waiting at the end of the lesson to see if there was anything for them. Needless to say, this event was rare.

2009 was also the first year of Level 2 Graphics. The course has been exciting and a lot of hard work but in the end, the girls came through.

2010 will see even further developments in this department. The old workbenches - along with the many bruises caused by walking into the vices - will be a thing of the past. New bench tops and a zip to supply constant hot water, have been ordered and are due in January, ready to start the year off.

I look forward to another successful year in 2010.

Mrs L Baker

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Glow AqtualiOur business Glow Aqtuali is aiming to produce natural environmentally friendly hand made can-dles under the brand name of Hiwa Candles. The word Hiwa meaning “glow” or “light”. Our candles and packaging will be made using only renew-able resources. We are manufacturing and pro-ducing candles which will be marketed as New Zealand hand made gifts. This means that our product has the potential to be sustainable into the distant future.Company Objectives•To learn about and promote environmental is-sues throughout the life of the business.•For all team members to gain a greater unde-tanding of business procedures by the end of the YES year.•Achieve a return of 150% on investment b y the end of the YES business year.MISSION STATEMENT“Whata ngarongaro he tangata, toituu he whenua.”Man disappears, land remains.We chose this motto to be our mission statement because we believe that every business has a responsibility to look after the environment by producing in a sustainable way.

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A busload of junior students in both years nine and ten travelled to Fielding at the end of term 3 after being invited to attend a junior dance at Hato Paora College. In the weeks leading up to the dance, the girls had been practic-ing songs, buying dresses and shoes and getting reminders from staff members on what kind of behaviour was expect-ed at the dance. The girls gathered in the chapel for karakia on a Saturday afternoon and finally the bus departed with it’s cargo of excited young ladies.

We arrived at the school to a lovely welcome in their school Marae. After the hariru the girls were led into the dining room to be seated for dinner. After dinner, both boys and girls left to change into their dance outfits. We were fortu-nate to have an entire dorm to ourselves. Once dressed in their finery , the girls made their way to the gym where the dance was to be held.

Hato Paora had made a huge effort to decorate the venue with lights and a DJ booth stood centre stage. Once the boys entered it did not take long for the dance to get into full swing.

The students of both schools were soon hopping and bop-ping around to the music while staff patrolled the gym (with torches !) to make sure everyone was obeying the dance rules. At 10:30 the lights came on and the boys stood to speak/mihi to the girls. Their speeches were followed by songs and a haka. Our girls replied with speeches and songs including a poi.

The night ended with a big supper and then like Cinder-ella trying to make it home before her coach turned into a pumpkin, the bus departed for Napier with many happy but tired girls.Thank you to the Principal of Hato Paora for inviting us. Thanks also to the boys of Hato Paora for making the visit a welcoming experience. Tena rawa atu koutou.

To the staff of our school, both hostel and school, who spent the afternoon and night looking after us all. Many thanks also. Kiaora tatou.Na Marek Pipi

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The year started with a flurry for the PE department. The swimming sports were held in Week Three and the Athletic Sports were only three weeks after. On both days we were blessed with beautiful weather and the events went without a hitch.

The participation level of the students was fantastic this year in both events.

Hine Ngakau did particularly well in the Swimming Sports with some star performers helping earn them plenty of points. The senior students lead by example again this year by taking part in the events and helping organise their group members.

This year some of the Junior swimmers took part in the Hawkes Bay Secondary School Swimming Championships held at the Flaxmere pool. These girls – Rereahu Jefferies, Kea Gooding, Anahera Heke, Kiani Elers, Te Amohaere Jef-feries, Erana Hosford, Mia Van Den Broek, and Zoe Studer competed admirably in this competition and we hope to be represented in this event on an annual basis.

The Hawkes Bay Secondary School Athletic Champion-ships were also a great success with a team of fourteen competing and qualifing. Skyler Sandilands and Katie Hat-ton came first in discus and shotput and were both chosen to compete at the Nth Island Secondary Schools Competi-tion. Of the fourteen most placed in the top twenty in their events, respectively. Eight of the girls placed in the top ten.

The Cross Country Races were held at Park Island this year in Term Three. Again we were fortunate with the weather and the enthusiasm of the girls was heartening. We con-gratulate Kimiora Atkins in year 9 who finished the course in record time and had the fastest time of the day.The home straight was a real battle field for Chantelle and Keolani which resulted in a draw and Avon just pipping Mia at the post for the Senior title.

We wish everyone involved with St Joseph’s Maori Girls’ College a lovely Christmas and Happy New Year.

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Ms Murphy and Miss Rakei

P.E. Department

On the 5th of September 2009 our school hosted Hukarere in a one day sports exchange. The key focuses were participation and fun. The morning started well and although it was overcast to start with it ended up being a lovely warm day. Netball was played first with both senior teams taking the court. The junior netball was played on the courts and concurrently running at the same time was the volleyball in the gym. Morning tea allowed both staff and students a quick break to prepare for the basket-ball game in the gymnasium. All though it was a little small it created a great atmosphere with the H.B coach under 16s refereeing the game. A picnic lunch followed where both schools sat out in the sun and ate their lunch on the front field.Touch was straight after lunch followed by softball. Softball proved to be very popular as it was staff vs students it was good to see everyone enjoying and participating in the sports day. Overall I have had lots of positive feedback both from staff, hostel, students and Hukarere. Many staff took time out of their week-end to come along and support and help organise the day. The hostel staff were also very supportive and provided a lovely lunch for the staff and girls. The girlsh˙were very helpful and gra-cious both on and off the courts. Overall I felt the day was a great suc-cess. Next year I will be looking to furthermore increase participation and fun. I will be looking at “top town” activities rather than sport and fun games. Integrating the schools more – mixing the teams up, thus giving the girls opportunities to share and create these experiences with everyone involved.

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2009 was an exciting year for hockey because at the last minute we put together a team of 11 girls and started our season of hockey. It was a bit shaky in the beginning because most of us were first time players, but as the season progressed we improved incredibly. The first round proved to be quite challenging.

On the 2nd of August the Hockey team were honoured to be able to participate in the Te Toa hockey competition held for all Mission Schools around New Zealand. Luckily for us, this was being hosted by Sacred Heart Napier locally at the hockey turf at Park Island, only five minutes drive. Te Toa was spread over a 3 day period, so we had a few tiring days ahead of us.

When we arrived at Park Island, we were greeted by three Mission Schools including Sacred Heart Lower Hutt, Sacred Heart Hamilton and Sacred Heart Napier, and Sacred Heart New Plymouth were run-ning late so they missed the powhiri. After greeting everyone including a couple of ex girls, we were welcomed by a powhiri by Sacred Heart Napier then closely after played our first game.

On Monday, we were up for another big day again, we played a game against Sacred Heart New Plymouth. It was good and enjoyable to play against girls that use to come here. That night all teams were invited to attend a dinner at Taradale Club, which was also hosted by Sacred Heart Napier. The night was very enjoyable because the meal was amazing and we were all in hysterics from the quiz night. When we returned back to school we were exhausted and were looking forward to the final day at Te Toa.

Tueday morning, this was our last day, playing two games against Sa-cred Heart Hamilton and Sacred Heart Lower Hutt. After our first game we had two hours to kill so Theresa, Renee and Huia placed us in three teams and sent us on missions around the turf and park island. We had to find people we didn’t know, and other signs around Park Island. At the end of our mission we all came to a tie. So to find the winner we had to run onto the middle of the turf and do the chicken dance. When it was time to play the next game we were all exhausted. However we tried our best and had high spirits right to the end. After our last game we had prize-giving. Sacred Heart Napier was awarded fair-play and Sacred Heart Lower Hutt took it out this year in which they defiantly deserved it. Next year we will have the honour of hosting Te Toa Hockey competition.

Even though we did not gain any placing, the girls and I still had an awe-some time and season…even though some of us were injured! Looking back on those challenges we had a marvellous season of Hockey!

On behalf of the Hockey team we would like to thank the following people: Whaea Lillian Hilton and Ms Lardelli for coaching the team through the season, Uncle Fonz and Aunty Lisa for providing transport to our Hockey games during the season, Papa Togi and Nan Mary for attending most of our games (even on cold wet days), Whaea Theresa, Whaea Huia and Renee Abraham for your support during Te Toa Hock-ey Tournament. and all those who has supported the team throughout the season.

Back from left: J. Tai Z. Studer A. AugustMiddle from left: M. Hilton H. Donald T.Jefferies J. Diamond

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Back from left:R. LeefR. AbrahamT. Whanarere

Middle from left:S. JenkinsR. Te Awe Awe-PewhairangiMs A. PrenticeI. TuhuraL. Kerei

Front from left:E. SwordT. Haua-KahakiM. Te Mete

Back from left:K. Spooner

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A. Taurua-BarnettP. Anderson

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Back from left: T. Jefferies, D. Abraham, R. Edwards, E. HosfoldMiddle from left: S. Olsen, A. Ropiha, Z. Studer, S. Hutana-Te Aho, M. Tume McGuckin

Front from left: B. August-Tahitahi, C. Kupa, C. Schofield, O. Albert, N. Huriwai

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Back from left:S. Epiha-HoltzM. PakiL. Boyce

Front from left:C. LardelliC. Te AonuiC. Naera

Back from left: A Shepherd, M. Edwards, A. Wagener, K. Kaire-Melbourne, B. JacobsFront from left: H. Wairau, H. Nyman, N. Lawton

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Back from left:H. Te RiiniN. Huriwai

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L. ManguN. Rika

R. MarakiMiddle from left

C. SchofieldM. Tanoa

T. Awatere-ReedyB. Kawenga

Front from left:Z. StuderB. August

J. Taylor

10A

Netb

all

Back from left: S. JoyceT. SkipperMiddle from left: C. Naera P. ShepherdS. Taumata C. Albert-Tunui S. Epiha-Holtz

Front from left: M. Tume-McGuckin M. Callaghan K. Papalii

10B Netball

Back from left:A. NgahiwiS. Hodges

S. Papuni-KeaE. Sayer-Clarke

K. Tane

Front from left:L. Lotomau

E. KeelanF. Withers

10C Netball

Back from left:T. AlbertT. Vercoe-AoinaU. Melrose

Front from left:A. WikaireK. Rameka-BennenbroekT. Brown

10D Netball

Back from left: T. Skipper, Ms T. Murphy, S. Taumata, H. Donald, C. Hunt, B. August-Tahitahi, T. BrownFront from left: M. Tume-Guckin, C. Schofield, R. Leef, Z. Studer

Year 10 Touch Rugby

Back from left:E. PuhaJ. BlakeI. Middlemiss

Middle from left:O. Herewini-MacDougallD. NepiaJ. ManguE. SchinkelJ. Morrison

Front from left:K. PuanakiH. JohnsonA. Mahani

9B Netball

Back from left: K. Thompson-Paku, S. Sandilands, T. CrawfordFront from left: A. Bhana-Hutchins, J. Nathan, M. Te Hau-Brown, A. Heke

9A N

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Back from left: J. Vercoe-Pikia, O. Albert, S August-Tai, T. Tipene-Matua, M. MorrisFront from left: K. Watson-Walker, A. Kawana, T. Te Whaiti

9C Netball

Back from left:A. Senefili

B. Hemopo

Middle from left:T. Tait-Olsen

M. KapoS. Marfell

Front from left:R. Riddell

A. BroughtonA. Marsden

9D N

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Back from left:T. Walker-WatsonT. GoddardS. Hiha

Middle from left:A. HesseltineA. ThompsonZ. Togiatama

Front from left:N. Kokiri-RopihaT. Holland,A. Soulis

9E N

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J. Nathan, T. Jefferies, M. Callaghan

Junior Tennis

Back from left: T. Awatere-Reedy, R. Te Awe Awe-Pewhairangi, I. Tuhura, M. Tanoa, Mr S. CooksonFront from left: B. Kawenga, J. Taylor, E. Keelan

Back from left: H. Johnson, M. Te Mete, E. Schinkel, A. Bhana-Hutchins, Ms R. RakeiFront from left: I. Middlemiss, W. Hati, M. Te Hau-Brown, T. Te Whaiti

Year 10 Volleyball

Year 9 Volleyball

Gala DayGala Day

Memories and thoughts

St Joseph’s Māori Girls’ College25 Osier RoadGreenmeadowsNapier

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