St Hilda’s Collegiate School

Newsletter

No. 4 | 29 August 2014

Principal’s Message

Polly Inglis and Kate Holden, Sports’ Prefects holding the Winter Quadrangular Shield with Melissa Bell

Dear Parents and Caregivers We are now at the mid point of Term Three. For our senior students, this is a particularly busy and challenging time. Senior exams were held in Week 6 and are, as always, a good indicator of progress leading up to NCEA external examinations. Students have been given a very clear message that these practice externals during senior exam week matter. Week 5 was an interruption-free week in preparation for these examinations. We have just completed our application process for new students for 2015. Our Open Night at the start of this term was a wonderful event, and this led to a significant number of applications. Offering places to new students is always a highlight, but equally, meeting with those who have missed places is difficult. Orientation Days will be held for new students in Term Four. All new students will also have an interview with their 2015 Dean. A highlight of this term has been the dances. In Week 2 of the term we held dances for Year 7 and 8, Year 9 and 10 and finished the week with our Year 11 mid-winter dance. All of these events were positive and enjoyable. Students behaved impeccably and a good time was had by all. Recently I attended the Class Act Awards at the Dunedin Art Gallery. This is always a very special event, and this year was certainly no exception. Our two recipients, Harriet Keown and Claudia Paterson, received their awards from the Prime Minister and had their photo taken with the recipients from other schools. I congratulate Harriet and Claudia for being selected as our two Class Acts for 2014. I could not write this newsletter without mentioning Winter Quad. It was our turn to host this annual tournament which was held 3-5 August. Students from Columba College, Craighead, St Hilda’s and St Margaret’s competed in debating, hockey, badminton and netball. We finished second in badminton and netball, and won the debating and hockey, which led to us being overall winners of the Winter Quad tournament. This is the first time St Hilda’s has won Winter Quad in many years. I would like to congratulate all involved – coaches, students and staff. Thanks to all families who billeted students from Craighead and St Margaret’s. Melissa Bell Principal

Principal’s Message Cultural Departments Community Photos

In this issue ... Page 1 3 - 4 8 - 10 12 - 13 14 - 15

Page Special Character 2 Sports 5-7 Prefects 11 - 12 Board of Trustees 14 Coming Events 16

Special Character Chaplain’s Chat Recently I had the privilege of visiting four schools in the North Island that are a bit like us – Christian schools with Anglican traditions. There was Southwell in Hamilton, an independent co-ed Prep school for Years 1-8 where they walk to and from chapel with their hands held behind their backs! I also went to Hukerere Girls' College, a boarding school for Maori girls in the Hawkes' Bay, where they start each class with singing Hallelujah in Maori – stunning. Then I went to Hereworth School, a “premier private prep “ school for boys, Years 1-8 in Havelock North, and was suitably impressed with the facilities (but also reminded that a classroom of boys after lunch is rather smelly!). Finally I visited Woodford House, which is the most like us, a girls' school for Years 7-13 that has both day girls and boarders, and where two of our Year 8 girls will be going on an exchange later this year. The whole experience made me think about our school sign which sits on the corner of Royal Terrace and Cobden St, and says that we are a “Christian school in the Anglican tradition.” Just like our sign out there, we sit at some interesting crossroads in some ways. We are Christian – but not really like Liberton or Amana Christian Schools here in Dunedin – and yet we are also not exactly just Anglican either, like the independent or private schools such as St Margaret's in Christchurch or Diocesan School for Girls in Auckland. And that's the other crossroad we sit on – we are integrated, so not just a State school, like Otago Girls' High, and yet not a private or independent school either. Sometimes sitting at a crossroads can be tricky – which way do we go? How do we choose which path to go down? How do we please people who think we should be one thing and not the other? But I think it can also be a really good thing; we are the best of both worlds and we hold together a diverse range of attributes and qualities, a diverse range of people, and there is a richness in that! So what does it mean that we do things in “the Anglican tradition”? Some of that is really obvious – we attend chapel regularly for a start! And no matter where you go in the world in the future, when you are in an Anglican church somewhere, and someone says, “This is the Gospel of Christ” you will find yourself saying, “Praise to Christ the Word!” But some of what it means to have Anglican traditions is a little less obvious. One way to look at this is through what are called the "Five Marks of Mission" – five key areas that Anglicans all over the world have decided are at the heart of what it means to live according to Anglican traditions: Page 2

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Tell the gospel Teach and baptise believers Tend to the needs of others Transform unjust structures of society Treasure our environment

Just as an aside, although an important one I think, it is good to remember the fact that the Anglican Church in New Zealand is part of the wider Anglican Communion, that is, the whole collection of Anglican churches from countries as diverse as Canada, NZ, Uganda, Fiji, England and Korea. But there is no one Anglican Church as such! Each of these churches is independent or what you might call self-governing. So, for example, while the Anglican Church in the UK has only just this year decided that women can be bishops, the NZ Anglican Church worked that out decades ago! Significantly, even though there is considerable diversity between the different churches, the notion of unity in this overall Communion is very important. In many ways, then, this is just like us here at St Hilda's. We are united together as a school. There is a strong sense of loyalty, especially when it comes to things like wanting to win Winter Quad! And yet we are very diverse in who we are – we all have different likes, tastes in music, academic, cultural, sporting strengths, different family backgrounds, different stories, and yet we are united by our common sense of belonging here. We all sing “Lead Me Lord” at the start of chapel and we all say “Amen, we go in the name of Christ” as we leave here, united in the liturgy, in the worship that we share. Unity in diversity, that is a strength and the challenge of life here at school, and also for the Anglican Communion. At the moment, while the Church of England works out how to be united on the issue of ordaining women as bishops, here in NZ the Anglican church is working out how to respond to the issue of same-sex marriage. So what about here at school and where you live? What do you find challenging about being a united whole? What are the strengths of our diversity? What can you offer to that mix, as we sit on the crossroads of being “a Christian school in the Anglican tradition”? Dr Gillian Townsley Chaplain

Cultural Arts Corner Music The music groups are continuing to rehearse in preparation for several major events later this term. For the choirs, new and familiar music is being worked on. The Otago Secondary Schools’ Music Festival is in the Town Hall on Tuesday, 23 September. This is where the choirs and orchestra have the opportunity to perform with all the other secondary school musicians. There is a range of difficulty of music, including ‘Royals’ by Lorde, to be performed by the massed choir, and the massed orchestra will play a medley from ‘Romeo and Juliet’ by Tchaikovsky. We are fortunate to have our band, ‘Like a Kid’, performing at the concert as well.

We aim to develop site specific performances in response to this experience just like the artists responded to Ruth Arnison’s poetry. PoARTry” is part of Ruth Arnison’s ‘poet-inresidence’ at Olveston. During her three months at Olveston, Ruth has been recording her observations of the museum and our surrounds in poems, which have been responded to by local artists. Rachel McMillan TIC Performing Arts  

Michael Grant TIC Music

Theatre Sports

around the plants.

Olveston afternoon 3 o’clock St Hilda giggles, shrieks, and mumbles filter through the hedge. And they’re so positive, everything is like, he said, like I know, like, like. Wrinkled laughter aerates the garden. Visitors crackle walnut coloured leaves underfoot, mulching happiness

Scents surge through the air. The gardeners are removing the sweet peas, turning over the ground, digging up summer. There’s an incoming feeling to the afternoon. Autumn is creeping through the grounds, nudging summer out the back gates. A hot tropical island

Several schools from around Dunedin are making the most of the opportunity to be creative as a team through Theatre Sports. We meet at King Edward Court between 3:45 pm and 5:00 pm on Fridays. Anyone is welcome to come along and watch/ join in. Early next term we will advertise a public viewing at the King’s/Queen’s Performing Arts Centre to show how much progress has been made with our students’ confidence and communication skills over the last two terms.

Performing Arts The Year 10 Performing Arts class thoroughly enjoyed their visit to Olveston last week. We all felt very lucky to witness the poetry and art in the PoARTry exhibition.

Poem: Ruth Arnison Graphic: Jenny Longstaff Olveston Historic Home • 42 Royal Terrace, Dunedin, NZ www.olveston.co.nz

NZCAF Aerobics and Hip Hop Regional Compeition The NZCAF Otago Regional Aerobics and Hip Hop Competition was held at the King’s and Queen’s Performing Arts Centre on the 2nd and 3rd of August. Fifty St Hilda’s girls were involved and over the weekend we also had an impressive cheer section from other St Hilda’s students and parents. Aerobics Results: Individual Intermediate 2nd - Lily Mole 3rd - Millie Scully Individual Junior Secondary Open Novice 1st - Emma Alcock 3rd - Isabel Woodhouse

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Also qualifying for Nationals in this section are Amelia Phillips and Lydia Holmes. Teams - Intermediate 2nd - Izzy Johnston and Grace Brenssell 3rd - Maxi Dippie and Poppy Smith Teams - Secondary Open Novice 1st - Hannah Alcock and Zara Anthony-Whigham 2nd - Grace Wallace and Gracie Hannagan Total Aggregate Points: 3rd - St Hilda’s Collegiate School Hip Hop Results: Year 4-8 Same School 2nd - Chaos (Madeline Bilkey, Charlotte Coutts, Emma Edwards, Amelia Hall, Lily Hornal, Carolyn Patman, Rose Roberts) Year 9-13 Same School 1st - Deja Vu Crew (Maddie Gabbusch, Bella Grimmond, Erin McHenry, Hannah van Plateringen, Courtney Shea, Rosaria Yoo) 3rd - amBASSadors (Emma Alcock, Casey Brown, Lola Garden, Gracie Hannagan, Maddy Holmes, Claire Lau, Claudia Maker, Cara Thomson) Citrus and Raptum have also qualified for National Championships. Year 9-13 Same Dance School 1st - Lili Sabonadiere as part of the Majesty Crew from RASA The girls are now feverishly preparing for the National Championships which will be held in Invercargill in September.

Every four years the ‘Performing Arts Competitions Association of New Zealand’ hold their National Finals in selected disciplines. This year it is Tap Dancing, Ballet, Pianoforte and Vocal. At the national competition the girls will be required to perform in three sections and each discipline is judged by an international specialist. A Dunedin wide talent concert is being held to help fundraise for the Denise Henderson Studio of Tap PACANZ nominees (four of whom are from St Hilda’s). This will be held at the King’s and Queen’s High School Performing Arts Centre at 7pm on the 11th of September. Tickets are $10 and are available as door sales. Many students from St Hilda’s will be performing at this concert. Acts include singers, choirs, hip hop, tap dancing, aerobics, bands (and more).

Stage Challenge Planning is underway for the St Hilda’s Collegiate 2015 entry to the Stage Challenge competition. On Wednesday 17 September, Michaela Hodges will be meeting with girls interested in leading the event in 2015. She will be speaking about her experiences in 2013, and the enormity of the challenge. Any students from Year 12 and 13 who may be interested in this role should be in attendance. This will take place in Whitby Hall at lunchtime.

Royal New Zealand Ballet On 23 August a group of students had the opportunity to attend the Company Class of the Royal New Zealand Ballet troupe from “Allegro”. This was a unique opportunity for the girls to experience part of ‘a day in the life of a professional dancer’.

Cultural Blues Awards - 24 September The Cultural Blues Award self nominations close on the 12th of September at 3:00 pm.

amBASSadors Crew

PACANZ National Young Performer Awards A number of students from St Hilda’s have been selected for the PACANZ National Young Performer Awards being held in Palmerston North in October. Only 50 dancers from all of New Zealand are nominated for the finals, and Polly Tenci, Sheridan Labes, Erin O’Brien and Emily Woodhouse will be attending. To have such a high number of performers coming from St Hilda’s shows the calibre of the outstanding dancers we have. Page 4

Eligibility Criteria and Nomination Forms are available from the 29th of August Friday newsletter. This information is also available from the student office.

The Kapa Haka Polyfest

This year’s Kapa Haka Polyfest will be held at the Edgar Centre on Thursday 18 September from 6:00 pm. $2.00 entry fee. Donna Smith Arts Co-ordinator

SPORTS

Netball For some, netball is coming to an end, and for others there are still a few more weeks to go, and for those Year 13 students still playing, enjoy your last few netball games for the school and thank you for participating in our sport. Recently the Senior A and B team played finals netball. The Senior A’s started the season, back in March, as the ‘new kids on the block’ having been promoted from Senior 1 in 2013. They played Markham College in the final of the Premier C competition and were pipped at the post, losing a closely contested match, 52 - 49. Their success in this competition is a great lead up to the SISS.

The results for each debate were close, but St Hilda's managed to win all three, placing them first in the event, with St Margaret's coming 2nd, Columba 3rd and Craighead 4th. Despite the passionate speech and admitted sassiness on the battlefield, the debating community is a tight-knit one, so it is always a pleasure to catch up with the other teams, this quad giving us the added bonus of being able to host them. Another bonus of the venue was the ability for girls to come and watch some of the debates. The large number of spectators was a pleasant surprise to the competitors, who thrive on an audience, but usually only expect a handful of observers. We would like to say thank you to everyone who made this year's Winter Quad possible, with a special thanks to Mrs Maw, the adjudicators and the other debate teams and their coaches for making this year's debating so successful. Amy Wright Year 13

Quad Hockey

The B team played off for third in the Senior 2 competition. They played very well, especially in the last quarter against Physed Teal, but ran out of time losing 42 - 40. Their performances and results during the season showed a definite improvement on last year. Well done girls. Lana Morrison Netball Co-ordinator

Quad Debating The St Hilda’s Debate Team had a great run at Quad this year. There were three debates, one prepared and two limited prep debates (giving the participants only an hour to prepare their arguments), with a diverse range of topics, such as “This house believes that social disgust is legitimate grounds for the restriction of artistic expression”, “This house would deny organs to non-donors” and “This house would legalize the use of performance enhancing drugs in professional sport”.

It is 14 years since St Hilda’s had its name on the hockey banner and finally 2014 is the year that we have taken it from St Margaret’s! After beating Craighead first up in a tight 1-0 game, we took on Columba in the afternoon. The game promised to be a bit of a grudge match, but fortunately, after a very intense game, we won 3-0. Page 5

In our final match against St Margaret’s we needed a win or a draw to win the banner, thanks to Columba drawing with them earlier in the competition. Being the underdogs, going into the game and drawing with St Margaret’s was a very exciting prospect. The game was tightly contested and ended in a nil all draw, enough to win the hockey overall. After years of just losing out to St Margaret’s it was a proud moment for everyone involved. The team would like to extend a huge thanks to our coaches, Jeremy Morris and Miss Bruce, the support team of Pete Gallagher, Megan Gibbs and Mrs Dey, and the many supporters we had cheering us on. The Federation Cup is soon and we are excited about our prospects in this National Tournament that is being held here in Dunedin from the 1-4th of September, so feel free to come down to the hockey turf and give us your support! Polly Inglis Year 13

Quad Netball

Rugby The St Hilda’s 1st XV Rugby team competed in the Festival of Rugby Tournament in Oamaru during the holidays. They played eight shortened games over two days and just missed out on the finals, finishing 3rd overall. Congratulations to Courtney Hume, Libby Jones, Meg Cowie and Elle Perriam for their selection in the tournament team. Thanks to the girls from South Otago, Kavanagh and Christchurch who came into the team to help with numbers. Thanks also to Bob Hume, Bob Perriam, Helen Sanders and Michelle Clark who coached and managed for the three day tournament. After the holidays the 1st XV Rugby team won the Secondary School Girls’ final against Otago Girls’ High School 92 - 12. Over the last few weeks three St Hilda’s teams have been competing in the 7’s Competition. Our Year 9/10 teams, many who are experiencing their first taste of rugby, are gaining confidence each week and are all really enjoying the experience. Trish Conrad Sports Co-ordinator

Ski and Snowboard Championships

Our first game was against Craighead and after decades of not winning a single game at Quad, we were very excited to win our first one on our home court. Our second game was against St Margaret’s, who historically have a very strong netball team, and although we managed to stay close to them throughout the game, they were the team that came out on top in the last quarter. Our last and most exciting game was against Columba. With the gym filled to the brim and with St Hilda’s staff and students cheering us on, we managed to very narrowly take the win. Overall we finished in second place in the netball which was a huge achievement and Maggie Burns was very deservingly named the most valuable player of the tournament. Kate Holden Year 13 Page 6

In early August, the St Hilda’s Snowsports’ Team travelled to Central Otago to train and compete in the Otago Southland Secondary School Ski and Snowboard Championships. Unfortunately the poor weather limited the weekend practices, however, the girls were very fortunate to receive specialised race training at Coronet Peak on the Sunday, an opportunity generously provided by the Davies family. Cardrona hosted the championships on the Monday. This year we entered two senior race teams. The ski team members were Polly Davies, Rose Wood, Tessa Read and Bindy Baxter.

The snowboard team members were Kaitlyn Bews, Harriet Shaw, Harriet Burdon and Millie Gordon. The skiers completed both the GS course and gravity cross event, finishing 5th in the girls’ teams. The team performed very well in the GS, with Polly (13th), Tessa (20th), Rose (21st) and Bindy (22nd) in a strong field of 33 race skiers. The snowboarders competed in the gravity cross event, finishing 2nd in the girls’ teams. Millie (6th) and Kaitlyn (8th) both scored well and qualified for the next level of competition. Thank you to the parents for their wonderful support of the team during the weekend training session and race day. Carla Joint TIC Skiing

Sports Successes and Congratulations Congratulations to Annabel Evans who has been selected for the Otago Town vs Otago Country Women’s Golf Team which is playing in September.

Miniball The St Hilda’s Year 7/8 Miniball Team has had a brilliant season. Even though they were small in numbers, this didn’t stop them being very competitive, winning their grade on Monday against KVC.

Swimming The South Island Secondary Schools’ Swimming Champs were held in Dunedin on the 5/6 July. St Hilda’s had seven swimmers competing with some amazing results: Aleisha Ruske won six Gold Medals in the following events - Women 15 and Over: 50 Free, 50 Fly,100 Fly, 100 Free, 200 Free, 200 Fly, and also in the 200m Free Relay Team with Lulu Schneiders, Olivia Gold and Cecilia Crooks which also won the Gold Medal. The 200m Medley Relay team of Aleisha Ruske, Cecilia Crooks, Olivia Gold and Esther Fogarty won the Silver Medal.

Congratulations to Libby Van Harselaar, Olivia O’Neill, Megan Borst and Issie Robertson who were members of the Otago Under 15A Girls’ Basketball Team which competed successfully in a tournament in Wellington. The team came third in NZ and Libby Van Harselaar was named in the tournament team.

Cecilia Crooks was placed 2nd in the 14 and Under 50 Free, 50 Back,100m Free and 100m Back.

Congratulations to Aleisha Ruske, Nicole Ruske, Zoe Richards and Brittany Richards who were in the Otago Under 19 Basketball Team which was placed third at the Nationals. Congratulations to Aleisha Ruske for being named in the Tournament Team.

Mariette Devereux was placed 3rd in the 14 and Under 50m Backstroke.

Congratulations to Bella James who competed at the National Futsal Tournament in Wellington, playing for the Futsal South Under 15 Team which won the tournament. Congratulations to Sarah Cochrane, Neena Davison, Suzie White, Libby van Harselaar, Paris Sinclair and Izzy Gold who were all members of the Otago Under 14 Waterpolo team which was placed 4th at the Pan Pacs during the holidays. The Year 9 and 10 Netball Team competed at the Junior South Island Netball tournament. This was a great experience for the teams, with the Year 10 team finishing 5th. Congratulations to Mariah Nelson and Meg Timu for being named in the Talented Players’ Team at the conclusion of the tournament.

Esther Fogarty was placed 3rd in the Girls’ 200m Individual Medley, 200m Breaststroke and 400m Freestyle.

St Hilda’s Annual Sports Awards The St Hilda’s Annual Sports Awards are being held in the Chapel on Friday 19th September starting at 5.30pm. Girls are encouraged to complete their Sports Blues and Service application form and return to Mrs Conrad as soon as possible. This year a new award has been created. This is the Double Blue Award and recognizes girls who have been selected to compete in a national team, or have competed in a team that has won a national title (either school or regional team), or for an individual, who has a top three placing at a National Secondary Schools’ or National Age Group Champs. We are also wanting to further recognize our elite athletes by creating an Honours Board. These recipients will be recognized at the End of Year Awards. Application Forms for all three awards are available from the Sports Office. Trish Conrad Sports Co-ordinator

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Departments INTERNATIONAL DEPARTMENT

New International Students tackling Baldwin Street

Term Three saw us welcome a number of new girls into St Hilda’s. From China we have Tiffany (here for four weeks) and Alice (here long term); from Germany we have Mira (here for one term), Sophie (here for two terms), and Johanna (here for one year); and from Japan we have Keito (here for two terms). It really continues to overwhelm me how brave each and every one of our International Students are, and also how much they have to offer our school community. These girls come from such varied backgrounds, such different countries and cultures that the wealth of knowledge is amazing. I hope that we learn as much from them as they intend to learn from us. After only a month the girls are loving their time here and have already experienced so much of what makes St Hilda’s and Dunedin so special. This term they have been on trips to Tunnel Beach, Baldwin Street and Signal Hill, as well as to the Year 11 Mid Winter Dance, and the Year 9 & 10 Social. The photos and the smiles say it all. We have also been busy looking at options for 2015 and planning some future pathways for our senior girls.

Year 11 Mid Winter Dance

Life after school is just around the corner for some girls, and the decisions that go along with that are imminent. I wish all of the girls well for the upcoming examinations and the remainder of Term Three.

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Kirstyn Mawdsley Director of International

Science Department 2014 Otago Regional Science and Technology Fair A number of students completed projects for the 2014 Otago Science and Technology Fair. This was an opportunity to showcase their scientific thinking and an understanding of the accepted scientific investigative process, as well as their creative and communication skills. The following Year 8 girls did particularly well, gaining one or more prizes.

ICAS - Science Award Recipients

The following students gained a Distinction award: Year Year Year Year Year Lucy Cotter

Cancer Society Award

Milly Elworthy

NZ Association of Optometrics (Visual Science) Award

Ruby Grave

Department of Psychology, University of Otago Award NZ Psychological Society (Otago Branch) Award

Millie Hardiman

Department of Biochemistry, University of Otago Award

Tamara Mason

Otago Medical Research Foundation Award

Lily Mole

Children & Young People’s Research Cluster, University of Otago Award

Millie Scully

NZ Institute of Chemistry Award

Poppy Smith

School of Dentistry, University of Otago Award

2014 International Competitions and Assessments for Schools – Science The Science Competition is designed to cater for a wide range of student abilities. Skills tested are: observing and measuring, interpreting visual data, predicting and concluding, investigating, reasoning and problem solving.

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Lily Mole Catherine Davidson Gabby Hunter Kaya Fukushima Claire Lau

A High Distinction was gained by: Year 7 Lily Hornal (NZ percentile 99) Congratulations to these students for an outstanding effort. John Janssen HOD Science

The Lion Foundation Young Enterprise Scheme Lucky Socks Limited

‘No-one will ever complain about getting socks as a present again!’ We are a group and a part of the Lion Foundation Young Enterprise Scheme for 2014. We are made up of six Year 12 girls and we have created a new sock brand that we are very passionate about. Our product is funky socks that come in a range of colours and patterns, perfect for any occasion when you are in desperate need of luck!

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Lucky Socks Limited (Contd)

Taste of New Zealand

We are beginning sales at the start of September so you can get your very own pair of unique socks. Perfect for gifts! We will be selling our socks for $15 at school events or you can contact us via: facebook.com/luckysocks2014 instagram.com/lucky_socks [email protected] ‘So when luck’s not on your side pull up your lucky socks’ Alexandra Coker CEO - Lucky Socks Limited

GRIND

“Taste of New Zealand” is a unique confectionary range which has been produced by CEMCAA under the Young Enterprise Scheme programme.

We are very excited to let you know about our brand new product, GRIND. As a part of the Young Enterprise Scheme, we have created a coffee grind and sugar based body scrub. Coffee has many skincare benefits including reducing inflammation, redness and the appearance of cellulite. It also increases blood flow which helps reduce the appearance of varicose veins. Sugar granules help to hydrate and keep moisture within the skin, and their texture is also great for exfoliating. Niue Honey and Sweet Almond Oil are added for their moisturizing properties. GRIND is Vanilla and Coconut scented which complements the coffee fragrance.

Our product is unique and is a flavoursome range of hard rock candy that is presently available in four one-off designs, each of which are symbolic of New Zealand culture. It’s suitable as a tasty treat, a souvenir or a boutique gift for others! Our product has a price point of $6.00 each and we’ve also decided to donate a generous percentage of the net profit to the Child Cancer Foundation. If you would like to find out more or order this product please contact us at: [email protected] Madeleine Holmes CEO Taste of New Zealand

Retail price $15.00. If you would like to get your hands on GRIND go to our website: www.grindscrub.weebly.com “Grind will leave your skin feeling incredibly soft and smelling beautiful” Group members: Anna Morris, Julia Landels, Tessa Read, Maggie Burns, Sarah Wyber, Aleisha Ruske, Polly Davies. Sarah Wyber Communications Director - GRIND Page 10

Taste of New Zealand Team Winners of the Best Business Plan

Prefects

Lauren Hay and Bailey Sutherland Head Boarders

Lauren Hay Hello, my name is Lauren Hay and I have been a St Hilda’s girl for almost five years starting in Year 9 as a boarder. I live in the small community of Lochiel which is close to Invercargill, and I decided to move to Dunedin so that I could have the best education possible. This was the best decision ever and I love St Hilda’s and everything that it has to offer. The school has such a friendly feel to it with people always smiling and saying hello in the corridors. I will miss this next year! I have particularly enjoyed getting to know everyone so well, both students and teachers. I have met so many amazing people and I know that the friends I have made here are going to be the friends that I will have for life. I have some wonderful memories of my time at St Hilda’s. I have been involved in various activities and groups including being a part of the Z Club, participating in events such as the Polar Plunge and Stadium to Surf, Young Enterprise and the list goes on. I like to get involved in activities such as these and make the most of every opportunity. I have also been very fortunate to go on two overseas trips with the school, one to New Caledonia and then the Vietnam trip earlier this year. Both of these trips were incredible, and such eye openers to the rest of the world and it made me realise how fortunate I am to live in New Zealand and the amazing opportunities offered here. I am very grateful to have been at a school like St Hilda’s with its endless opportunities and to be able to become involved in so many activities. I have so many wonderful memories of Tolcarne, my ‘home away from home’. Being a boarder, you form really strong friendships with your own year group and with other students as well. You know everyone’s name and the dining room and foyer are always such friendly places.

The values of the school are also reflected at Tolcarne and these values have helped me to become the person that I am today. Being Head Boarder has helped to improve my confidence, organisation and time management skills. It has been such fun working alongside Bailey this year and I think that we have become even closer as the year has gone on. I am also enjoying working with Amanda Haggie, Head of Boarding. She always has the answers to any questions and keeps Bailey and me on track! We get the ‘best of both worlds’, you could say, by being Head Boarder Prefects, as we are involved in both events at school and at Tolcarne. Working with the prefect group and Ms Bell this year has been so much fun and I have enjoyed our weekly meetings with everyone, and building stronger friendships within the group. Thinking about next year is scary knowing that I am going to leave the comfort of the school environment. However, next year I am planning to go to the University of Otago and study a Bachelor of Commerce, with a major in either tourism and hospitality, management or international business, as I am still undecided on exactly what I want to do. I think that it will be so interesting to find out what everyone in our year group will be doing in 10 or so years. That said, the focus at the moment is moving on to our end of year exams and enjoying the last of our time here at St Hilda’s. Lauren Hay

Bailey Sutherland Hi everyone, my name is Bailey Sutherland and I made the decision to come to St Hilda’s four years ago. Moving away from my very small hometown, Waikaka, to live with 150 other girls in Dunedin was a extremely difficult decision for me to make, but I can now honestly say it was the best one I’ve made yet. Arriving as a little country bumpkin was a huge shock to the system, but I soon settled in, making new friends that I will never forget. I have loved the experience of being a boarder at Tolcarne and getting amongst the city life, and I am very thankful for the opportunity I was given. St Hilda’s is an amazing school and community that I feel privileged to be a part of. The opportunities offered are infinite in all areas, including academic, sporting and cultural which are all upheld by strong school values. Keeping busy and enjoying what I do is pretty much how I spend my time week to week. I have played Netball and Touch for the last four years in teams which have had a reasonable amount of success. On top of this our Social Basketball Team, “Hoops”, has been an extremely important part of my sporting life. Although we didn’t have as much success, we have enjoyed every single minute of our Friday night matches. Here at St Hilda’s I have also been a keen water-skier since Year 9, representing St Hilda’s and Otago around the region and for the last three years at the Nationals in the North Island. Page 11

Academically, I have pursued the sciences in the senior school, and hope to be involved in a career that involves these subjects. Next year, the plan is to study for a Bachelor of Nursing at either Otago, Christchurch or Massey University. I am still undecided as to which institute yet, but hopefully it will become clearer soon. Becoming a nurse has been a goal of mine for the past couple of years. I am committed to this potential career as the opportunities are so broad and I love the idea of working with people of all ages with the common goal of healing and helping. I have had the pleasure of working with Lauren Hay this year as Head Boarders. We have loved every minute of being among all the girls in the hostel, organising events and running the Tolcarne Council. So far 2014 has been a very enjoyable and busy year, which I will be very sad to see end.  Bailey Sutherland

Community Parent’s and Friend’s Association The PFA has had a relatively quiet winter.  While no major projects have taken place, we did assist with the Open Day and Evening and have met once this term already.  Recently we approved a donation towards the costs of the Year 9 students Koodos programme which aims to enhance the resilience, awareness and confidence of teenagers by developing their emotional, social, living and vocational skills through the use of creative groups.  We have also supported the purchase of a freezer for the Food Technology space which will allow staff to bulk purchase supplies, and we have provided funding to the “Headspace Committee” to assist them with their novel approach of supporting and recognising St Hilda’s students. This year we have decided to send home our Christmas raffle cards earlier than usual so that boarder families have the opportunity to be involved. Proceeds from the raffle helps to support the Anglican Family Care Food Bank. Please watch out for these raffle cards in the next newsletter.  Donations of gourmet food items for the hampers would be much appreciated and can be left in the school office for collection. Barbara Bridger PFA President

Mr Lindsay Bryant

Mr Lindsay Bryant has retired after 25 ½ years of service to St Hilda’s Collegiate School.  During his employment at St Hilda’s he has undertaken numerous tasks including maintenance of the school plant and grounds.  Major projects during Lindsay’s tenure included the Kilburn Block, Gym complex, the Chapel, Geraldine House and the Richards Library. As a trained carpenter and joiner, Lindsay was able to complete many projects such as the Room 301 conversion to a laboratory space, the upgrading of Room 205, the foods’ room, Room 214, the student kitchen and the Whitby Hall kitchen.  While not a trained gardener, Lindsay has maintained the hedges, playing fields and gardens to ensure the neat and tidy appearance of the school. His last big gardening project was the work he contributed towards the Heriot Row native garden.  The Duke of Edinburgh Hillary Lectures, school tramps and camps were major highlights of Lindsay’s time at St Hilda’s.  Issuing, collection and checking of the gear from all manner of outdoor education events has enabled the smooth transition of usage from one group of students to the next.  Lindsay loved the opportunities to complete the Tautuku mud run, walk the Kepler track and complete the Camp Iona river walk. Having worked for TVNZ in set construction, Lindsay’s creative skills were capitalised on as he helped with the design and building of sets for numerous school productions.  His expertise as Stage Manager always ensured the backstage crews worked as a purposeful team.  Many girls have learned the skills of manipulating lighting and sound with Lindsay’s guidance.  The Visual Arts Department will miss the mini projects he created for students’ painting and photography folios.  Many of the projects mentioned stretched Lindsay’s problem-solving and design skills – but in a good way, as it has not been a boring job, but a challenging and rewarding job.

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Lindsay has displayed a real respect for the students.  He is a gentleman – patient and kind.  I have seen this respect for students in the attention to detail he took over the creation of the memorial garden where the cherry tree is planted and plaques erected in memory of Old Girls, Sophie Elliot and Felicity Wren.  The students showed their respect for Lindsay with an assembly in his last week of work that was filled with laughter and admiration for all that he has done.  Lindsay’s reply with no notes was an impressive piece of oratory.  He concluded with three quotes for the girls. “Be a student as long as you still have something to learn, and this will mean all your life.” “All our dreams can come true – if we have the courage to pursue them.”  Walt Disney “Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow.” Albert Einstein Lindsay has been an integral part of the staff. The whole school community is very pleased that Lindsay has had the opportunity to evaluate his life style and make the decision to retire so he can do all the other things in life that make it the valuable experience it is. “A dream does not become a reality through magic: it takes sweat, determination and hard work.” Farewell and thank you Lindsay. Geraldine Corkery Deputy Principal

Z Club This year, the St Hilda’s Z Club is made up of 20 students from Year 12 and Year 13, who are being led by our fantastic co-presidents, Georgia Power and Philippa Dingle. We are all motivated to promote the status of women globally, and therefore this year we are raising awareness of the Women’s Refuge Organisation in Dunedin and are also supporting the Cancer Society. At the end of last term, we organised a pyjama theme mufti day which was a great success as students donated money and items that would be of use to those in need at the Women’s Refuge Centre in Dunedin. This term, the Z club has some more exciting ideas planned, including an opportunity for students and the wider community to listen and talk to an inspiring woman, so keep an eye out in the Weekly Newsletter for more information regarding this event. It would be great to have plenty of support, so that we can give back to a cause which gives so much help and support to women throughout New Zealand. Madeleine Holmes Z Club

Return of all 2013 cups and trophies and Winter Hired Sports Uniforms Please note the following dates for the return of cups and trophies awarded in 2013 and any hired winter sports uniforms. Sports Awards - Cups and trophies - Please return items to Mrs Conrad - Return by Friday 29 August Winter Hired Uniforms - Please return to Mrs Conrad - Return by Friday 12 September Prize Giving - Cups and trophies - Please return items to Mr Rosenberg - Return by Monday 13 October (start of Term 4) Thank you for your prompt attention to this. Trish Conrad and Neil Rosenberg

BOARD OF TRUSTEES The Board of Trustees met on Wednesday 13th August 2014. ISTE Conference Presentation Melissa Bell, Carla Joint and Shannon Prentice travelled to Atlanta, USA in July to attend the ISTE Conference. 17,000 delegates attended the conference. Melissa spoke to the meeting about the benefits of having three people attend the conference as there were so many keynote speakers and workshops. It was felt that the decision made by the Board to move towards an iPad programme for junior students was validated. Melissa informed the meeting of the opportunities for our students to work alongside students from all over the world. The Board was informed of possible future learning directions through the use of iPads. The Board also discussed IT options of programming, gaming, augmented reality and quest based learning as a possible future direction. Shannon and Carla were appreciative of the opportunity to attend this conference with both commenting on what a valuable experience they found their attendance to be. Shannon spoke to the meeting of the need to teach programming/ coding to ensure our students are not just passive consumers. Carla spoke to the meeting of the opportunities taken to talk with teachers from around the world and further noted that receipt of information is ongoing from conference presenters and trade exhibitors. Prior to travelling to the conference ten staff attended an iPad conference in Dunedin. Page 13

It was however acknowledged that classroom activities are best driven by learning and not necessarily by devices. A three-year strategy and vision is to be developed for e-Learning. New Trustee Neil Finn-House was appointed to the Board to fill the casual vacancy that arose through the resignation of Ken Lister. A by-election was not held as no responses had been received for the notification of the vacancy published in the school’s electronic newsletter and in the Otago Daily Times. Neil had stood for election as a Parent Representative in the 2013 elections. Neil and his wife, Amanda, have two daughters at St Hilda’s in Years 12 and 9. Neil also has previous experience as a school trustee. Neil is warmly welcomed to the Board. Board Committee Membership The Board reviewed and updated trustees’ areas of responsibilities. Reports from the Principal and Student Trustee The Principal’s report informed the Board that classroom performance appraisals have taken place. Parent seminars have now been held and in addition the Health Programme consultation and Māori Community consultation have also been held. Melissa updated the Board on the progress made on the strategic focus areas for this year. Preparation is currently underway for the Board’s strategic planning session to be held in October. Boards of Trustees are required to have a five-year rolling strategic plan, which forms part of the strategic section of the school charter each year. Melissa continues to prepare a transition document that will be made available to the new principal.

Over the next few weeks two reviews are taking place facilitated by external reviewers including a comprehensive review of how we embed the special character into day-to-day life of the school. This review will provide the school with opportunities to grow and enhance staff and students spirituality. There is also a curriculum review of the English Department. Principal Appointment Panel Good progress is being made towards the appointment of our new principal. Applications have now closed, long listing completed with short-listing to take place by 8th September. Final arrangements are being made for the interview process and the Board expects to be able to make an announcement as to the new principal in the week commencing 22 September 2014. The Board signed the 2014 Heads of Agreement with the Board of Proprietors. The document pertains to the use and management of the school buildings and grounds. The timeline for the student trustee election was adopted. The Board adopted the criteria written and recommended by the Sports Council for the new award of Double Blues. The next Board meeting following this newsletter is scheduled for 4th September 2014 in the Library at 5:30 pm. Members of the school community are welcome to attend Board meetings. Nicola Williams Chair, Board of Trustees

Term 2 Photo Album

Kate Holden, the Student Trustee, informed the meeting that St Hilda’s hosted and won Winter Quad during the week prior to the Board meeting with the best results achieved by our students for a long time. Kate acknowledged the organisation of this event by Trish Conrad and the support of students and staff during the events. The Board reviewed and adopted the Protected Disclosure Policy and Community Policy. The Health and Safety – Physical Policy has been referred back to the Maintenance Health & Safety Committee for further review to incorporate legislative changes as to health and safety requirements. Page 14

Year 8 Physical Education Rhythmic Gymnastics Unit

Quad

Rugby

Netball Action

St Hilda’s 1st XV Rugby Team Final against Otago Girls’ High School

Hockey - 1st XI Team

Year 11 Mid Winter Dance

Miniball

Year 11 Mid Winter Dance

Hip Hop

Year 7 & 8 Miniball Team

Hip Hop Crew - de ja vu Page 15

Coming Events September Monday 1 - Friday 5

Winter Tournament Week

Wednesday 3 - Friday 5 Year 10 Film Production - Rich Task and Festival Thursday 4

2015 Student BOT nominations close midday Board of Trustees Meeting 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm School Library

Friday 12

Swimming Sports in morning

Tuesday 16

Remainder of school photos Z Club Fundraiser Evening

Wednesday 17

Service Awards Assembly in the Chapel at Noon Get2Go Challenge

Thursday 18

Kapa Haka perform at the Polyfest Edgar Centre

Friday 19

Sports’ Awards in the Chapel 5:30 pm

Tuesday 23

Day Girl Interviews 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm SS Music Festival - Town Hall pm

Wednesday 24

Cultural Awards in the Chapel 11:30 am -12:30 pm

Thursday 25

Day Girl Interviews 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Friday 26

Last day of Term 3 School Closed from 12:00 Noon Boarder Interviews 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm

October Monday 13

Term 4 Begins

Tuesday 14

University of Otago Course advice for Year 13 students

Thursday 16

Board of Trustees Meeting 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm School Library

November Sunday 2

St Hilda's Day at St Paul's Cathedral

Monday 3

Year 10 only - Exam in morning

Monday 3 - Friday 7 Tuesday 4

Year 10 Tautuku Camp Depart Monday 3 Nov - 3:30 pm Return Friday 7 Nov - 5:00 pm

Monday 10

NCEA Exams Begin

Thursday 13

Board of Trustees Meeting - 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm in the Richards Library

Friday 14

Year 9 Passion Project Expo - 4:00 pm in the Chapel and then the Richards Library

Monday 17 - Friday 21 Te Reo Rich Task Thursday 20

Sunday 23

SI Junior Volleyball

Monday 24 - Tuesday 25

Year 10 Rich Task

December Wednesday 3

Sign out day for all Leavers - All staff on site



Year 13 Leavers' Service and Dinner Thursday 4

Last day of Term 4 Prize Giving - 5:00 pm Edgar Centre

Saturday 6 - Sunday 7

NZSS Athletics

Tuesday 9 - Thursday 11

NZCT Cricket

Thursday 11

January Wednesday 28 - Thursday 29

Wednesday 22 Friday 24

HPV Vaccinations - Round 3 for Year 8 from 9:00 am Year 12 Art Folios due

February

Monday 27

Labour Day - School Closed

Sunday 1

Tuesday 28

Pacific Island Recognition Awards

Wednesday 29 - Friday 3 November

Junior Exams



Carol Service - 5:00 pm in the School Chapel

Monday 24

Year 11 Art Folios due

Mana Pounamu Young Achievers Awards’ Year 13 Art Folios due

Marae Visit - Year 9

Friday 21 - Saturday 22 SI Junior Waterpolo

Friday 17

Friday 31

Years 11 - 13 Final Day – Finishing at 12:30 pm after NCEA exam briefings

Friday 30

Monday 2

Board of Trustees Meeting 12 Noon - 3:00 pm

2015 Diary Prefects’ Seminar Staff Only Day

PFA BBQ for Year 9 Boarder families at school - Noon Year 7, 8 and 9 1:30 pm start

Monday 2 - Tuesday 3 Year 13 RE Treat at Tirohanga Camp Mosgiel Tuesday 3 Friday 6

Year Year Year Year

7 - 9 - All Day 10 and 12 - 8:40 am start 12 Peer Support - 1:00 pm 11 - 1:30 pm start

Waitangi Day - School Closed

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