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CONTENTS
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2 F ROM THE PRINCIPAL
20 SENIOR SCHOOL
5 FROM THE BOARD
26 TECHNOLOGY
6 FROM HOME TO HOME
32 SPORT SHORTS
12 JUNIOR SCHOOL
46 OLD GIRLS’ ASSOCIATION
16 MIDDLE SCHOOL
56 CALENDAR DATES
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FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Family, values and strengthening connections
IN AN INTERNET CONNECTED WORLD, OUR GIRLS ARE PROCESSING A BEWILDERING VARIETY SOCIAL ACCELERATING
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MANAGEMENT. Demands girls place on themselves and those society imposes on them are constantly evolving and, as educators, we must find ways to best support them. Our educational context is a fluid informational and social landscape where there are as many opportunities as challenges. Working with the Board, I have been considering ways to enhance experiences for our girls, our staff, parents and potential parents. While maintaining the very best of St Cuthbert’s as the leading girls’ school in New Zealand, we have an obligation to all girls to keep looking forward and developing. Our alumni network extends around the world and we have been tapping into their experience and talents this year. We’re extending our global footprint through service learning and education experiences from 2018 and inviting high schools and universities in the UK and USA to partner with us. This issue of College Ties is appropriately focused on family, values and strengthening connections. Embracing change means first acknowledging enduring aspects of our past and being proud of those, while identifying new initiatives and opportunities not around for our girls 10 years ago. The College continues 2
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its involvement within the community and our extended family. Our motto, By Love Serve remains at the heart of everything we do through all programmes across all three schools. Young girls can be impressionable and they are often swayed by peer pressure. Role models are important and we believe senior students are our greatest ambassadors. Increasing interaction between all three schools assists girls to develop relationships horizontally and vertically across the College. It is important to me that our girls have a voice at the College and that they are nurtured and grown into articulate, confident seniors with authentic influence as leaders. Leadership comes from being involved and accepting responsibility to look out for and care for others, and to act on their behalf and in their best interests. Outdoor programmes remain an important part of a St Cuthbert’s education as girls learn much more about themselves in unfamiliar contexts than they will in their daily routines. Our camps expose girls to new experiences which shape emotional instincts and problem-solving skills. Our Kahunui Campus has been an integral part of Year 10 development for a decade and there is potential to take the programme to even greater heights. We recently welcomed Ms Moira Mallarkey as our new Associate Principal. Moira is an experienced leader in girls’ education and in her previous role, developed and led excellent academic and wellbeing
"I would like to welcome Hayley Buckley, the new Board Chair from Term 4. Hayley succeeds Simon Allen who has been an inspirational leader for the Board, senior leaders and the community. Simon has made valuable contributions to the growth of our College with his progressive and intuitive ideas. I am looking forward to working closely with Hayley in advancing St Cuthbert's College."
initiatives. Moira will work with me and the Heads of Schools on student innovation, excellence, values and community engagement. Ms Justine Mahon, Deputy Principal and Head of Senior School, is expanding senior experiences and offerings through innovative approaches to help girls evolve as thinkers, leaders and global citizens. Senior girls develop their interests and passions in one of our two qualifications – the NCEA or the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme. Complementing our senior school curriculum is the
HUB Programme including religious education and ethics, financial literacy and digital citizenship and this is being further developed for 2018. Both the NCEA and the IB Diploma are internationally recognised with a significant percentage of St Cuthbert’s students annually gaining access to Oxford and Cambridge, to Ivy League Colleges in the United States and to leading universities Asia, New Zealand and Australia. College Careers staff have a lot of international experience and, with their input and expertise, a staggering number of tertiary scholarships are awarded every year. There is also no truth to the myth that CIE Exams (Cambridge) are superior for entry into top overseas universities and for med school. It is good to have choice in any qualification. However, St Cuthbert’s continues to excel in tertiary applications and our girls are well supported with university preparation. Under the leadership of our new Director of Performing Arts, Mr Aaron Tindell, St Cuthbert’s performing arts programmes and experiences will expand further, with another production planned for 2018. Aaron is working with staff right from grass roots levels – a real benefit of three schools being on one campus. Our new Advancement Team is led by Dr Karine Fox as Director of Advancement. Dr Fox, an experienced strategist and thought leader, is working on an updated marketing plan and improving the format, timeliness and user-friendliness of our College communications. Parents are also responding positively to trial SMS texts as a method of emergency communication. I cannot stress enough the role the Old Girls’ Association (OGA) plays at the College. It is an invaluable part of our family connecting the present with our rich heritage, a space for personal ties to be forged across generations. OGA members fundraise for College scholarships, they mentor our girls about careers while offering numerous forms of support. Equally involved are the Parents and Friends’ Association (P&F) and the Asian Friendship Group (AFG) who help us fundraise by organising events and support projects in the College. Catriona Moore is the new P&F Chair and we would like to welcome her once more. AFG Chair Alex Yang and his team have been effective facilitators for the College and help us connect with our Asian parents and community. This issue of College Ties has new sections on Careers, Technology, Values and Performing Arts. We are proud to share the world in which our girls live, learn, play and engage. Ms Roz Mexted Principal
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FROM THE BOARD
Our connected College community FROM THE START OF TERM 4, I AM PRIVILEGED TO BE TAKING UP THE ROLE OF CHAIR OF THE ST CUTHBERT’S COLLEGE EDUCATIONAL TRUST BOARD.
While the Board and our Principal have the ultimate responsibility for setting and delivering the College's strategy, the key to any truly successful organisation is having meaningful support and engagement at every level. St Cuthbert’s enduring success and strength lies in our deeply connected College community – our staff, our students, our parents, and our Old Girls. By combining this with the College’s experienced leadership and its dedicated, passionate and highly-skilled teachers, our students thrive. Success is also about being relevant. Our ongoing challenge is to seamlessly blend the College’s longstanding values and traditions with a focus on remaining applicable and modern in a fast-paced, changing world. We must constantly look ahead, be bold yet deliberate in how we progress, embrace diversity, and continue to ensure we deliver the very best educational practices by the very best people. St Cuthbert’s has consistently executed on its unwavering commitment to being the leader in girls’ education in New Zealand. This will continue, but we recognise that academic excellence alone is not enough. Our girls need to gain a range of skills and experiences from their St Cuthbert’s education. They need to live and breathe By Love Serve so that they understand how to connect meaningfully with the community around them. They need to be exposed to a broad range of opportunities, including experiencing our unique Kahunui campus, to find where their true passion lies. They need to learn compassion, tolerance, resilience, judgement and teamwork. I strongly believe that St Cuthbert's must empower every one of our girls to be the very best version of themselves. This will be the ultimate measure of our success. It is an exciting period for the College as we build on our strengths and embrace opportunities from Reception through to Year 13.
Leading this process is our Principal, Ms Roz Mexted. Among Roz’s many admirable traits is her ability to identify talent and strength in others and empower them to make a positive impact at the College. Roz has demonstrated this by developing senior leaders through whole College portfolios, both to increase their appreciation of the complexity of College leadership and to connect the three schools moving forward. New Associate Principal, Ms Moira Mallarkey will be working closely with Roz on both academic and pastoral strategy. Head of the Senior School, Ms Justine Mahon, is leading a strengthened focus on the Senior Academy and exploring innovative and challenging extra-curricular programmes for senior students in their final three years at St Cuthbert’s. Reverend Roxy Gahegan is responsible for nurturing the spirituality and values for our students, ensuring these life lessons go beyond the classroom and permeate through to the way we think, act and care. By Love Serve will be at the very heart of our House system and leadership roles, and we will see an increase in student engagement and interaction across the College. Together with Roz and my fellow trustees, I look forward to building on the many great things going on at the College, developing new opportunities and further embracing the strong values which are at the core of all that we do. I thank Simon Allen for his enormous experience, leadership, wisdom and guidance on the Board and as Chair. Finally, thank you all for the part you play in connecting our College community. Together, we will continue to achieve great things for the benefit of every girl at St Cuthbert’s. Mrs Hayley Buckley Chair-Elect, St Cuthbert’s College Educational Trust Board
Hayley Buckley BA/LLB (Hons) Partner, Wynn Williams – practising corporate and commercial law, advising on mergers and acquisitions, governance, and with a particular interest in fintech businesses and SMEs. Haley is married to Patrick, with children Chloe, age 8 (Year 4, St Cuthbert’s) and Luke, age 6 (Year 2, King’s Prep).
Back Row: Dr Nina Hood, James Miller, Shane Bradley, Michael Heron QC, Andrea Newland, Louise Binns, Andy Coster, Charlotte Hellaby (absent). Front Row: Vas Lala, Paul Nickels, Rachel Walsh, Simon Allen, Hayley Buckley, Roz Mexted, Dr Anil Sharma, Leigh Melville.
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The spirit of family and community is the core of our identity and belief. We endeavour to create an environment where our girls can flourish and be empowered. This issue of College Ties reflects the spirit of family, our family. You will embark on a journey of College life and how each event has brought our girls together to build stronger relationships. Whether it’s the camps, House performances, sporting events or SCTV, we aim to instil a sense of resilience, confidence and curiosity in our students. We encourage every girl to dream big, share, respect the needs of others, engage with diverse viewpoints and celebrate difference. Simply be the best they can. We have a strong network of Old Girls who have made their mark across the globe but remain connected to the College. Enjoy this issue!
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VALUES IN ACTION
Reaching Out Our College motto By Love Serve represents our belief in the importance of reaching out into our wider community to help transform the lives of children and their families who are in need. We want our girls to learn that serving others can enrich their own lives. We partner with a range of community organisations to bring about change through acts of kindness and caring service – organisations such as Presbyterian Support Northern, KidsCan, Habitat for Humanity and World Vision. Our Junior School girls support two main charities the Mobility Dogs Trust and SPCA. We’re also working with the Presbyterian Support Northern to help families in need in our community. Activities that the girls participated in included Cupcake Day, sausage sizzle and various collections of food and warm clothing. Our Middle School girls are also pitching in. Through Jammies in June, they’ve collected hundreds of pairs of pyjamas for children at Middlemore Hospital. They also participated in the World Vision 40 Hour Famine
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Blankets on beds
Easter egg collection
Cupcake Day for Habitat for Humanity
and raised funds to provide education services for Syrian refugee children. As part of Inquiry learning, Year 8 girls learned about poverty and how they can be empowered to make a positive change in society. They chose KidsCan and sought to make a difference for students living in poverty. The girls also organised an Easter egg collection and ran a Blankets on Beds drive where students brought in blankets and sheets for families less fortunate in our community. Each class in the Junior and Middle School has a Values Representative. In this important role, students are responsible for communicating key information on upcoming service events. They also serve as a role model for others in the class. Throughout the first half of the year, the College Community came together with Habitat for Humanity to build a house for a family in need. The house was finally completed and handed over to the Nikora family in June this year. Te Akau Nikora, the father, thanked volunteers and sponsors of the Helping Hands Build before an emotional waiata and haka. “If I could thank you every day of my life, it still wouldn’t be enough,” he said. Teachers work with their students to help them have a greater understanding of each initiative and how the students can respond in a heartfelt way through serving with love.
Moira, our new Associate Principal WE RECENTLY WELCOMED MOIRA MALLARKEY TO THE ST CUTHBERT’S FAMILY. MOIRA HAS BEEN IN EDUCATION FOR SEVERAL DECADES. SHE WAS AT WESTLAKE GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL FOR OVER 25 YEARS. MOIRA SPOKE TO COLLEGE TIES ABOUT HER IDEAS ON EDUCATION.
Moira, welcome to the St Cuthbert's College family. How does it feel to be here? I’m delighted to be here. Everyone has been so welcoming and helpful, and this has made my transition into St Cuthbert’s College seamless. On my first day, I attended the Boarders’ Dinner and it was lovely to talk to the girls and get an insight into their lives. What do you think of our College? What motivated you to join us? St Cuthbert’s is a beautiful College and I’m privileged to work here. Both the buildings and the people make it a very special place. I was in an Acting Associate Principal role at my previous school and enjoyed the challenges that it presented. I’m also passionate about girls’ education. These two factors inspired me to apply for the position. You grew up in Scotland. Tell us a bit about those days. I was born in Aberdeen and went to the local primary and secondary schools. I was fortunate to gain a scholarship to Aberdeen University where I completed a BSc (Hon) in Human Biology. Growing up in Aberdeen was rather different from Auckland. I remember going to primary school in the winter wearing fluorescent vests over our coats as we travelled to and from school in the dark! I played lots of sport at school and my favourite subjects were Mathematics and Science. From a Science teacher to Associate Principal. Seems like an exciting journey. I’ve been fortunate to work with passionate people who have mentored and encouraged me along my leadership journey. I have learned to embrace opportunities and not to be afraid of failing. Completing my MEd Admin (Hons) from Massey University enabled me to pursue my career in educational leadership. Realising the importance of working in a team environment has allowed me to accomplish much more than I could have ever done on my own.
Tell us about your education philosophy. Our students live in a rapidly changing world that challenges them daily. As educational leaders, the learning experience we offer must reflect and respond to this. It’s important that we provide an environment that allows students to achieve not just personal academic excellence, but also develop ‘soft skills’ that will equip them to be successful. Embracing New Zealand’s bicultural identity and the multicultural nature of our country is fundamental to the education of our students. Being proud of their own identity and culture will allow them to be confident and connected to their school and wider community. Digital-based learning is the new focus of the Ministry of Education. Can this co-exist with traditional classroom teaching? Education in the 21st Century can be both progressive and traditional. It’s important that students are well-equipped to deal with the demands of the digital age. Digital-based learning and traditional classroom teaching should not be seen as separate disciplines but rather as interconnected in ways that will enhance the understanding of our students. What are your aspirations for girls’ education across the globe? I would like to see all girls around the world given the opportunity to attend school and be given the education they deserve. By educating girls, families, communities and entire countries can be transformed. If you were on a desert island, what book would you take with you and why? I don’t really have a favourite book, but if I was stranded on a desert island I would like to have a cookbook that would allow me to be self-sufficient. COLLEGE TIES
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SUCCESS STORIES
Our Successes
MADI, KATIE AND OTHERS IN NHL SQUAD Madi and Katie Doar have been named in the Auckland National Hockey League squad along with Sophia Howard. This is the top regional representative honour available to a player. This is the first time three current 1st XI players and two sisters are in the squad. Old Girls and Black Stick players Julia King and Liz Thompson are also in the squad – that’s five St Cuthbert's girls in the team.
OLIVIA WINS SCHOLARSHIP AND UNZA SPEECH COMPETITION Olivia Bennett won the 2017 United Nations Association of New Zealand (UNANZ) Speech Competition. She delivered an eloquent response to the question: Is there a role for nuclear weapons in today’s world? Olivia addressed a gathering at the Auckland Domain to mark 30 years of New Zealand’s nuclear free legislation. The gathering was well-attended, including by Auckland Mayor Phil Goff and Labour Leader Jacinda Ardern. Olivia was also awarded the Michael Barnett Scholarship. She will work with the Chamber of Commerce over the next year to realise her vision of assisting young women aspiring to leadership roles in business and politics.
OUR GIRLS IN NATIONAL WATER POLO TEAMS Bernadette Doyle was named in the New Zealand Women’s Water Polo team and selected to compete in the FINA World Championships in Budapest, Hungary. Bernadette, 16, is the youngest member of the team. Ella Harford was named Most Valuable Player in the recent U18 New Zealand National Water Polo Championships. Her team was successful in winning the tournament. Caitlin Mary Parker Allen, Bernadette Doyle and Ella Harford have been selected for the U20 New Zealand Women’s Water Polo Team for the World Junior Water Polo Championships to be held 3-9 September 2017 in Volos, Greece. Old Girls Kelsey Snelgar and Antonia Young are also part of the team. That’s six girls from our College! Sophie Dixon, Ella Harford, Tai Nimo and Ellie Tomoana were also selected for the New Zealand U17 Girls' Water Polo team to compete in the Sydney Youth Water Polo Festival.
CLAUDIA’S CELLO GLORY Claudia Sayers played her cello at the North Shore Performing Arts Competition. She won first prize in the instrumental category for intermediate musicians ranging from age 12-14.
FRANCESCA’S SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS In 2016 Francesca Qu tried her hand at the NZQA Scholarship Examinations and achieved the highest mark in Music - receiving one of the 35 Top Subject Scholar Awards in the country. Apart from an Outstanding Scholarship Award in Music, she also attained a Scholarship in English. Her success as one of New Zealand's highest achieving Scholarship students was celebrated at the annual Top Scholar Awards ceremony hosted at Parliament in May 2017.
ALEXANDRA AND GEORGIA WIN ACCOLADES AT SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL Alexandra Briscoe thrilled her audience with her outstanding performance as Puck in the College production A Midsummer Night’s Dream at the Shakespeare Globe Centre New Zealand’s (SGCNZ) Sheilah Winn Shakespeare Festival early this year. She has also been selected to attend the prestigious week-long residential course – Shakespeare Globe Centre New Zealand’s National Shakespeare Schools' Production. Alexandra also won first prize in the SGCNZ Ida Gaskin Senior Essay Competition. Georgia Odlin won third prize in the poster category. Her poster on Othello received critical acclaim.
CATHY DIVES FOR GOLD Cathy Tan, our talented diver, has competed in the Diving Level 1 Auckland Skills Series Competition. She participated in the Pool side, 1m and 3m platform events and won Gold Ribbons in all three.
STACEY AT THE INTERNATIONAL MATHEMATICS OLYMPIAD Stacey Tian was selected to be part of the New Zealand team that participated in the finals of the International Mathematics Olympiad in Rio this July. It was a rigorous process - 615 competitors from 111 countries had to solve complex mathematical problems for nine hours over two days. Stacey narrowly missed Bronze Award but received an honourable mention. Stacey was also selected to participate in the finals of the Casio Victoria University Senior Mathematics Competition.
CREATE1WORLD For a second year in a row, our girls put up stellar performances at the Create1World, a student conference on creative activism and global citizenship. In the performance categories, they took first and second prizes for Fast fashion is the New Terrorism and Injustice in the Justice System.
PIPPA GETS SIR PETER BLAKE LEADERSHIP AWARD Pippa Dixon received this year’s Sir Peter Blake Leadership award. Pippa clearly stands out and leads alongside her peers. In her two years with the College she has had a positive impact in the classroom through sports and in music. Pippa is an advocate for other students and loves giving everything a go. She is involved in the College community – Water Polo, Orienteering, Netball, Hockey and Sailing. Pippa also plays the trumpet, is in the Year 7 and 8 Concert Band and the Brass Ensemble.
THE KIDS SING 2017 Our Junior Black Watch Singers won the Gold Award, the Lawson Award for Best Performance of a New Zealand Work and Best Primary Choir at The Kids Sing National Competition. Song Squad, our Middle School choir, won the Silver Award in the Intermediate category. Saints Alive, our senior choir, won a Gold Award and the Tour Time Award for the best performance of a classical work at the Big Sing Finale. COLLEGE TIES
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JUNIOR SCHOOL
Our Family; Our Learning Community THERE ARE MANY SIMILARITIES WITHIN A FAMILY AND A LEARNING COMMUNITY. PEOPLE ARE CONNECTED WITH A COMMON THREAD OF CORE VALUES AND BELIEFS; WORKING TOGETHER TO ACHIEVE THINGS THAT THEY COULD NOT ACHIEVE AS INDIVIDUALS. THIS SENSE OF COMMUNITY ARISES OUT OF AN INTERACTION BETWEEN THE IMAGINATION OF BEING A UNIT AND ITS REALISATION THROUGH SOCIAL RELATIONS WITH HIGH TRUST.
In our Junior School, we build on this concept of social capital through our shared vision to nurture each girl’s hope, engagement and wellbeing through innovative learning experiences that respect the past and look to the future. Collaboration in learning is essential to building and nurturing community with our girls, staff and parents as we have a shared responsibility for this. Learning is individual and collective and must encourage reflective enquiry. Our girls work with experienced and passionate teachers who model these attributes in their professional learning where they work with educators locally, nationally and internationally. These practices foster community engagement both locally and globally - for our students and staff whether it be our environmental, academic, cultural or values projects. Our long standing partnerships with organisations that make a positive difference for others in our community provide our girls with real contexts in their learning and help them to initiate networks with their new ideas and community service. Part of being an effective community is inclusive membership. Our staff and parents work closely together to ensure we have an ‘arms around’ approach for all families. Staff meet informally and formally with parents; gatherings like afternoon tea for parents to meet other parents with their girls and staff; our Chapel morning teas have been hosted by parents from other year groups which all helps our new parents to get to know others. We have a strong buddy programme for all girls where our older students work with the younger girls building relationships over time. In Stretch our girls work in multi levelled groups so girls get to learn with younger and older girls. These all
help to build relational trust and openness as well as promoting dialogue, respect and support. By strengthening our social capital, we create optimal learning conditions. There is a higher trust to take risks and feel supported if we have a strong sense of family. By working together, it becomes the whole school focus to improve results with a continuous improvement focus. Communities of practice become more collegial, therefore learning is a shared endeavour. Michael Fullan, an expert on educational reform, states that “Any school reform effort that seeks to improve relationships has a chance to succeed; any that does not is doomed to fail.” As the lead learner in the Junior School, I am steadfast in my belief that relationships make the difference in students’ learning. I am particularly interested in a student’s relationship with the teacher and parent; a student’s relationship with other students; a student’s relationship with the subject. The photos of our Junior School girls in action give you a snapshot of our community of learners having fun together. They depict the spiritual, physical, emotional and intellectual attributes of the learner profile. With our College motto By Love Serve, a student’s relationship to the wider community in caring about each other and working on behalf of one another enhances our civic skills. The promotion of community involvement in education and collaborative problem solving is therefore essential. We are deeply supported in this by our Chaplain, Reverend Roxy Gaeghan, the Parents and Friends (P&F) and our amazing Class Co-ordinators. Our greatest gains as a learning community are in the continued nurturing of our relationships and building partnerships. We have loved having our parents, grandparents and visiting groups in our many sharing of learning events. These invitational messages help us to build our school family by getting to know one another in a variety of settings and have fun together. I believe that social capital is a major factor in facilitating school improvement and together in partnership we are on this pathway. We will continue to be guided by our College Compass by striving for excellence, developing all dimensions of each student, pursuing innovation, valuing tradition and building a connected community. As in any family this focus on improvement is done together. Ms Julie Gifkins Head of Junior School
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St Cuthbert’s TV is broadcasting to our community If you haven’t already heard, the latest trend in Junior School is SCTV! We are very excited to introduce a new platform for sharing of learning digitally, in the form of media. SCTV is the enabler for expanding the students’ learning opportunities in a very exciting, unique and relevant way in today’s ever-changing and fast-paced technological world. This model of learning is student-centered, where they are the creators and producers. At present, it is an in-school television show made by Junior School students, for Junior School students. It showcases student talents, interesting snippets of lessons, and events from around the school in a quick 5-10 minute episode. The idea behind this movement at St Cuthbert’s was envisaged by our Blue Skies thinking as a staff and brought into fruition by two teachers, Mr Aniel Smith and Ms Victoria Maeataanoa. Threading technology into the classrooms and into the girls’ hands - providing something tangible that would get the girls excited about their learning, come up with their own ideas for filming segments, and learn the basics of film and editing.
The first few episodes included small segments like Te Reo time - a word of the week to get more of our New Zealand Ma-ori culture and language into everyday life - and another segment, Game of the Week, a highlight from Physical Education classes. These were just initial starting points and from there, we expect the students to come up with interesting content, items and ideas from their classes and share it with the rest of the Junior School. All filming is done on equipment the girls are familiar with. We use an iPad to film, and edit with iMovie on our computers. These are easy-to-use devices which engage our girls to use the technology that is available and around them. This paves the pathway for them to start their journey on learning the first steps of news presenting and production. Keep an eye out for SCTV in the future, as we would like to produce a live show once a week and have an audience while we stream to each class in the Junior School. The seed is planted, let’s watch it grow!
Commitment to our Community Diane Levy Diane is very proud to have been an Old Girl for long enough to be a member of Club 50. Last year, Diane was honoured to receive The Old Girls Honours Award for her outstanding contribution to the families in our community. What Diane loves about St Cuthbert’s, whether as a pupil, a parent, a teacher or as a seminar presenter, is the excellence, the feeling of community and the caring shown for members of the St Cuthbert’s family. In our recent Staff Only Day we were thrilled to have Diane work with Junior School teachers in guiding our girls to think, feel and do, it helps to develop their risk-taking and resilience over time. It is wonderful to have Diane in our learning community sharing her expertise and experience with our teachers.
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“I loved showing my mum and dad all the tricks I have learned in Gymnastics when they came to our Sharing of Learning.”
"House Assemblies with all the girls in the College have been so much fun."
"My grandparents wished they could be at school again and learn to use the iPad."
"We are so proud of our Book Week door design - we 100% made it ourselves - except for the gluing!"
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AROUND THE JUNIOR SCHOOL
"We loved making ice cream at Stretch, though our hands were frozen!"
"I really enjoyed survival day at camp. I especially loved the mud run."
"We love Jump JAM in the mornings to get moving."
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MIDDLE SCHOOL
Bringing our Family together in the Middle Years WHEN WE TALK ABOUT STRENGTHENING OUR FAMILY, WE ARE DEFINING FAMILY IN VERY BROAD AND INCLUSIVE TERMS. WE ARE TALKING ABOUT OUR JUNIOR, MIDDLE AND SENIOR SCHOOL FAMILIES, OUR CONNECTIONS WITH THE FAMILIES OF OUR GIRLS, AND OUR CONNECTIONS WITH THOSE WHO HAVE GONE THROUGH THE COLLEGE BEFORE US, TO NAME BUT A FEW. MANY OF OUR OLD GIRLS RETURN TO INSPIRE OUR STUDENTS AS GUEST SPEAKERS AT OUR CAREERS DAY, AND MANY OF OUR ASSEMBLIES, AND TO SHARE THEIR EXPERTISE IN OUR SOCIAL STUDIES INQUIRIES.
They are inspirational role models and even mentors, as students in the adolescent years look to their peers more and more for their standards of behaviour. Whilst they are making the move towards more autonomous ways of being, our girls need affirmation, love, acceptance and support. This is where we as teachers, and you as parents, can play a powerful role by being connected. We understand that school, peers, social and sporting groups become key influencers for our girls. So let’s keep the lines of communication open and stay in touch. In order to engender a sense of family at the College, we place a very high value on connectedness and what we value is what we get. The culture of inclusiveness is being driven by the Trust Board and our Principal Ms Roz Mexted. She has placed the spotlight on connecting our community and we are moving towards providing a more seamless journey through the College for our girls. In the Middle School, our Playground Angels provide a valuable connection as they strengthen the ties between the Junior and Middle School. These Year 8 students get to know the Year 1-6 girls by being on the playground with them all year to play and be like big sisters to talk to when they need it. The Year 8 Games Committee provides opportunities for Year 7 and 8 students to get to know one another by organising lunchtime activities. 16
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Whole School House Meetings provide another opportunity for our girls to build relationships with students across the College. Middle School House Leaders also organise House activities each term to connect their Year 7 and 8 House mates. We strive to give our girls opportunities to give back to our community. We welcome parents into our classrooms before 8.25am every day. Many of you come to our Year 7 and Year 8 camps and we could not run these without your support. Our girls value having their parents at camp and something magical happens when they see us all working together to provide amazing ‘Education Outside the Classroom’ experiences. Our Parents and Friends (P&F) Class Co-ordinators are another critical part of our Middle School network. They ensure the lines of communication are kept open between school and home. Our girls make valuable connections with the wider community by participating in Honours Band Festival for example, where they work with musicians from across New Zealand and Australia. This is one of the many ways we see them making lifelong friends and connections. Participating in sports also provides the opportunity to expand the friendship circle whilst teaching our girls the life skills they will use as they navigate collaborative and team working environments. Finally, one of the greatest ways for us to connect and strengthen our relationships with you is for us to listen. We value and celebrate the diversity within our community and our doors are always open when you have some feedback or if you would just like to pop in and chat. I place a very high value on the time I spend with parents using my drop-in. This can be a time where you just pop in and say hi, or you may have something more pressing on your mind. Remember, the stronger we are together, the better her journey will be. Ms Margaret Talbot Head of Middle School
YEAR 7 AT CAMP ADAIR, HUNUA
What a great experience for building resilience! This mid-winter camp has totally changed the way we view mud. On day two, together with twenty-three parents, we hiked up Killer Hill to the Hunua Falls and it was a pure mud fest. There were smiles abounding as we slid over and got covered from head to toe in mud. The rain hit the next day and when the instructors suggested that they might need to cancel the afternoon session, there was a collective groan, “Oh no!� In the end, we donned our raincoats and went ahead with the activities. The instructors were super impressed with our resilience.
CAREERS DAY
We value our connection with the parents of our girls. On our annual Middle School Careers Day, many parents and invited speakers shared their amazing life stories. It was comforting for our girls to understand that everyone has experienced some struggles along the way. The speakers included James Kellow, Finance Director, New Zealand Development and a team of pilots. Emma Morgana Carr talked about musical theatre, stunting, singing, acting and dancing. “The day taught us that if we want to be successful, we have to find what we love, do what we love and don't look back,” said Grace Merrilees, Elva Chen and Georgie Huxford.
SPEECH COMPETITION
Our speech competition was a great opportunity to hear about some of the issues the girls feel passionately about. This year, Charlotte Kerr talked to us about why we shouldn’t fear fear. Isabella Cowdell shared her thoughts on every girl’s right to education and Scarlett Featherstone enlightened us on why girls should have the choice to wear shorts or skirts at school.
HOUSE PERFORMANCE
The Year 7 and 8 House Leadership and Performance Day was a wonderful time for the girls to try their hands at event management. It was also a chance to have some intense fun whilst developing awareness of inclusiveness, leadership, House spirit and service. Activities included face painting, taste testing, guess the music lyrics, House Chant Competition, music quiz, dance quiz and a fashion show. Yes, we managed to pack all of that in. When all of these things come together, we see the Middle School operating as one great big family. Wow, what a great place this is!
AROUND THE MIDDLE SCHOOL
INQUIRY LEARNING
Inquiry is an integral part of our Social Studies programme. This term, Year 7 students looked at how our history has shaped us as New Zealanders. Students examined the opportunities and challenges that our communities face. In Year 8, our girls delved into various aspects of ‘poverty in our backyard’. The girls learned to ask questions and use a range of resources for research, to think critically and present their ideas to their peers and teachers. Every few months we have a celebration of learning where parents and extended family come to school and we share our new understandings with them.
SENIOR SCHOOL
Being Part of a Global Family THE NEW ZEALAND CURRICULUM SETS OUT A VISION FOR OUR YOUNG PEOPLE TO BECOME LIFELONG LEARNERS WITH STRONG VALUES AND COMPETENCIES
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Learning cannot be defined by time nor place. Rather, the 21st Century learner receives information from multiple interactions at an individual level and within family, communities in the wider society and from within the virtual reality of our globally networked world. Every experience plays an important role in our students’ development. Central to this is the student-teacher relationship and that is why staff at St Cuthbert’s strive to instil core attributes such as curiosity, integrity, empathy, creativity and resilience. Teachers understand that they are no longer preparing students for one career pathway with a fixed skillset, but endowing young people with skills that are organic and which evolve to suit a global environment. We embrace the opportunity to work in partnership with St Cuthbert's parents during these years of preparation for their daughters' futures. We encourage open communication and collaboration among staff, students and families to ensure the realisation of every girl’s potential, recognising that connectivity is paramount. Whether this occurs at formal events such as oral reporting evenings or simply in
the form of a chat on the side-line of a sports event, such interactions are invaluable. St Cuthbert’s girls face an exciting future with an increasing number of global opportunities. It is therefore essential that as a College community, we work consistently to develop our girls’ sense of responsibility outside self. We endeavour to expand student understanding of lives very different from their own through curriculum experiences abroad, individual exchanges, participation in cultural groups, working membership of Model United Nations Assembly (MUNA), Amnesty International, and Habitat for Humanity to name but a few. At the heart of the St Cuthbert’s compass sits our motto By Love Serve and we recognise that many senior students currently demonstrate their commitment to this Christian principle giving generously of their time in our many school and community out-reach projects. Our 2018 aim is to expand global opportunities within a framework of Global Citizenship Education. The skills and qualities students gather through learning in this framework will develop personal confidence and encourage participation as responsible citizens in society. In future editions of College Ties we look forward to keeping the parent and Old Girl community informed of the way in which we are moving towards UNESCO’s key education objective of Global Citizenship Education thereby equipping St Cuthbert’s girls for life. Ms Justine Mahon Deputy Principal and Head of Senior School
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HOUSE PERFORMANCES
House Music Performance this year was a celebration of the senses - exceptional work considering the time from conception to performance was a little more than five hours! The productions ranged from the greatest eras to the music hits of the ’90s, heart-warming fairy tales, dances, YouTube clips and a celebration of New Zealand. The competition was tough and the judges struggled to name a winner. In the end, Kelso’s rendition of the greatest love stories was awarded the Beverley Parkinson Cup for House Performance.
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OVERSEAS TRIPS
Going Overseas Students share their stories
HISTORY TRIP This July, 19 students and three teachers - Mrs Mavé, Mrs French and Ms Cottam - travelled to Moscow, St Petersburg, Krakow, Warsaw, Berlin, Dresden, Nuremburg, Salzburg and Rome. The theme: ‘Iron Curtain Meets the Sound of Music’. We visited places that were significant to the World War II, the Communist era in Eastern Europe and sites where The Sound of Music was filmed. Highlights included the spectacular architecture at St Petersburg, the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camps and the stunning views of Austria and Germany from Hitler’s Eagle’s Nest.
VISUAL ARTS TRIP Walking along the unique canals of Venice and enjoying the history was the highlight of the Visual Arts trip. At the Venice Biennale, one of the most prominent art exhibitions in the world, we were immersed in the creativity and diversity from different pavilions around the world. Ten days later, we arrived in Paris. We saw the grand works from as far back in history as Da Vinci to more contemporary favourites such as Rauschenberg and David Hockney. We were utterly amazed how the locals see art as an integral part of their daily life.
FUTURE PROBLEM SOLVING The 2017 Future Problem Solving International Conference at the University of Wisconsin, La Crosse, was a great opportunity to meet people with diverse opinions and experiences united by our desire to help the world. We also spent four days in California visiting Google and Oracle, and soaking in other experiences. Prior to the competition, we researched the importance of biosecurity for a small trade-reliant island like New Zealand. We met people from Juken New Zealand Ltd (JNL), a forestry company, which provided us invaluable insight on domestic and international agricultural biosecurity. JNL also gave us a generous donation to attend the conference, which we are extremely grateful for. Since returning home, we've stowed away our passports and filed away our notes, but our eyes remain irrevocably a little more open.
COMMERCE TRIP The July holidays saw 24 ecstatic girls head off on the Commerce Trip to New York, Boston, Washington DC and Los Angeles to give us a glance into the dynamic and engaging world of business. The business speakers demonstrated a variety of pathways available - from global analysts and hedge fund managers to tech entrepreneurs, marketing and PR specialists to international business development experts. We even met a Commerce graduate who is now a successful chef and has also consulted to the White House. After two weeks, everyone happily reflected on new friendships, opportunities possible, experiences enjoyed and our overweight suitcases!
PHYSICS TRIP Hopping off the plane at 6am in San Francisco, we were ready for a 13km walk. “Jetlag is just a state of mind,” said Mr Francis Bryden, our Physics teacher, who accompanied us. And true enough, our curiosity grew as we covered the Exploratorium and Academy of Sciences. Being accustomed to Mr Bryden’s way of living, it was a real challenge for us walkers to be taking a bus to Atlanta. But as we entered Space Camp, our inner astronauts emerged. A New York adventure followed, and we then headed to Boston where we visited Engineering and Physics departments at MIT and Harvard. Coming home was a pleasant, yet startling reminder as to how much we had all changed.
COLLEGE BALL “Night Circus” was the theme of this year’s College Ball. Silhouetted acrobatic images moved gracefully on the walls of the ballroom, while hundreds of brilliant spheres and white tent-like cloth hung suspended from the vast ceiling. The girls entered their ‘big top’ through a pergola archway festooned with ivy, coloured lights and flowers. It set the scene for a wonderful evening. The St Cuthbert’s Ball has been a special event for many decades as it is a community project where College staff and so many Year 12 and 13 parents work together to ensure the night is a safe and memorable occasion for our girls.
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Parents as first career advisors to their daughters Being a parent keeps everyone on their toes. It is a rewarding and growing experience. We know that one of the conversational topics you, as parents, will tackle is about the future of your daughter when they graduate from St Cuthbert’s. That career discussion can sometimes be challenging, particularly in today’s rapidly changing world of work. We want the best for our girls; we want to see them set up for a life of purpose, fulfilment and self-sufficiency. But parental advice may be discounted – particularly if there’s a perception that you don’t understand how times have changed. That said, Career conversations with young people often highlight conflicting conundrums. Many, while seemingly independent in some ways, feel uncertain about their future. They’re often overwhelmed and anxious about making decisions or the transition from school. Parents being there for their girl/s and providing positive support is reassuring. A parental engagement report by the Career Industry Council of Australia shows that parents are the main influencers in their daughter’s career decisions. Moreover, the value parents place on education has a direct link to their daughter’s aspirations. In essence, parents are the first career advisors. It is therefore important that you, parents, remain open-minded, informed and have a good understanding of the trends, as well as current and future employment options. Our Careers Team at the College can work with you and your daughters by providing a clearer picture of opportunities, and the pathways to take to reach our students’ goals. Our Careers Programme provides numerous opportunities to support their journey – parent information evenings, annual
careers expo and liaison visits, to name a few. We also encourage you to be part of your daughter’s oneon-one career interviews which begin in Year 12. Prior to Year 12, your daughter will be involved in targeted career education lessons. Please ask them about these classes and be involved in the reflections and followup discussions. A great place to start exploring together is our myCollege Career site and also Careers NZ. In addition to this, our strong Alumni network is also helping our girls to chart their career pathways. Many have connected to current students and raised awareness about different career pathways, inspired through sharing their personal stories, current knowledge and wisdom. Career stories, mentoring and experiences in work places offer immeasurable help to our girls in their career discovery and process. Hearing first-hand from people who are in growth fields of work, or who, maybe, have followed more unusual pathways, provides opportunities for reflection and hope for many who are keen to explore. We have also welcomed back Alumni who can speak about a particular university or course of study in New Zealand and overseas. We are beginning to put together our HUB and Career Evening programmes for 2018. We would love to hear from you if you feel that you have a story to share.
For details on the careers programme, email Rhonda Vink on Rhonda.Vink@stcuthberts.school.nz Check www.careers.govt.nz; My College Careers Page: http://mycollege.stcuthberts.school.nz/homepage/1211/ COLLEGE TIES
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TECHNOLOGY
New Technology Curriculum How does the study of Technology and Computational Thinking contribute to developing future focused skills? The implementation of Digital Technology as part of the Core Technology Curriculum at all levels is a positive change for the future. As a leading school offering girls the best education with the greatest opportunities for career choice in life, we need to ensure that we implement the changes to the curriculum in a purposeful, managed and thoughtful way. Misconceptions around Technology education have in many cases led to students being discouraged from its study. It has been misrepresented as a non-academic vocational subject, where perceptions of Technology still centre on experiences of ‘woodwork, cookery and sewing’. The Technology curriculum area is rigorous, challenging, solution focused and the inclusion of Digital Technologies aligns with the vision statement for the Technology learning area: “Students learn to be innovative developers of products and systems and discerning consumers who will make a difference in the world.”
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The elements of the curriculum for implementation starting in 2018 include computational thinking for digital technologies, designing and developing digital, materials (Textiles), processed (Food) and Design and visual communication (Product Design) outcomes. Through all of these areas there is the capacity for students to utilise adaptive thinking – proficiency at thinking and coming up with solutions and responses beyond that which is rote or rule-based. Being future focused means that in all contexts and areas explored within Technology, we are focusing on essential skills for the changing world. Perseverance, resilience, focus, organisation, thinking ‘outside the box’, being creative in design processes and solution concepts, strategic and purposeful problem analysis, breaking down a problem or process into manageable steps, empathy and communication skills (written, verbal and visual). The first key to successfully implementing the changing curriculum is ensuring continuity of Technology learning through the College. The second is to ensure adequate time is allocated to the teaching of the exciting new Technology curriculum. The third is having passionate, qualified and experienced teachers who specialise in Technology and can support other staff in their learning of this new Digital Technology content.
Strengthening our Family Leading Technology experiences and developing Innovators -
#GI8 Camp
Gen Z is developing as one of the most digitally connected, interactive and responsive generations; they are our future leaders, inventors, innovators, social activists, politicians, doctors and entrepreneurs. The #GirlsInnov8 camp in July provided an opportunity for young women from across New Zealand to explore new, emerging and exciting technology as part of the annual residential camp. Experiences were designed to challenge - electronics, eTextiles, self-directed innovation projects, coding, collaborative problem solving and design thinking activities, all allowed thinking beyond the tangible and skills development beyond the technical. Members of the Microsoft team brought the HoloLens to the camp, sharing how content is made and the girls experienced Mixed reality. Attendees worked with women from She#, learning game development, spent time with Dr Mahsa Mohaghegh exploring Google Cardboard and Augmented Reality and heard from St Cuthbert's College Old Girl Erin Chapman as one of our “Women in Tech” speakers. The #GI8 Camp is an opportunity for girls from across all demographics and geographic regions within the wider New Zealand community. To be able to offer this programme we rely
Life long learners How are we preparing students for the types of jobs that will exist in the future?
on the support of organisations that share our passion and belief in the need for gender diversity within the industry; who also have a commitment to education, equity and access to technology for all learners. In 2017 our Gold sponsors were Cyclone Computers and The New Zealand Intelligence Community NZIC (Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet), and our Bronze sponsor was Flexware. We were also able to offer three fully funded places to girls attending low decile schools through the #GI8 patron programme. This year’s patrons were the New Zealand Software Association and NZIC. Thanks to these organisations for enabling us to provide the opportunity for young women to connect with and support other girls across New Zealand who have an interest in being future innovators, problem solvers and explorers of technology related developments.
When teacher learning experiences are personal and authentic, with a specific focus on ILT integratio n, staff will be empowered and technology amplifies and accelerat es great pedagogy. Our staff continue to build their skills and pedagogical practice. Many are working towards being recog nised as an Apple Teacher, gaining a badge for each successfully completed course element. Free-range PD is a programme wher e teachers set the agenda for their ILT learning and have a spec ific objective to work towards, additionally they have the oppo rtunity to be supported in the classroom when using their new learning. ILT pedagogical support is essential for sustaining the staff commitment to using technology with purpose, in innovative ways across the College in all learning areas.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Cyber Safety for Our Family Technology is an integral part of our girls’ day-to-day routine. The internet has opened up an amazing world of possibilities for education, business, entertainment and communication. In fact, we’ve just passed the 10th birthday of the iPhone, and when we put the scope of the internet alongside the ease of use and ubiquity of smartphones and throw in the explosion in online services, we have a heady mix for children and teenagers to navigate. With the Ministry of Education’s focus on digital technology in the school curriculum, the issue of cyber safety has become more important today. We, at the College, provide a graduated cyber-safety programme for all students at all levels, covering Digital Citizenship as well as Digital Literacy and Digital Ethics. When students are on campus using their laptops, we filter their internet access in line with the Learn:Guide:Protect Framework developed by Netsafe. For our girls in Year 5, we’ve extended this to providing the same service to laptops when they are taken home. A common request from parents is whether the College can extend this beyond Year 5, and whether we can include our girls’ mobile devices; their phones, iPads and other tablets. Until now we haven’t found a solution which has enabled us to meet this request. Our girls’ wellbeing is important to us, and is a key determinant in their academic success.
From Term 3, we’re thrilled to be able to offer a safe and secure online environment for children, including siblings not at the College. With Family Zone, parents will be able to create personal routines for each child (e.g. Play, Study, Sleep) for weekends, schooldays or holidays, with as much or as little customisation as wanted. With Family Zone, families can choose to adopt a system which helps them to have peace of mind about accessing the internet by: • Removing adult content for safe searching • Managing use of social apps and in-app purchasing • Setting routines for what can be accessed and when We recommend that families discuss and agree what is appropriate for each family member. The aim of Family Zone is to support and provide a safe environment, not to be disruptive. With YouTube being the most frequently used search engine by teenagers, it becomes increasingly important for families to discuss online behaviours and to use the technology itself to support the safe environments that families agree to create. To help with these discussions, Family Zone is backed by Cyber Experts who you can contact for independent advice on any questions you have. There isn’t a one-size fits all answer in this complex area.
For more information on Netsafe’s Learn:Guide:Protect framework see https://www.netsafe.org.nz/the-kit/framework-learn-guide-protect
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“The whole play went by in a blur of quick scene and character changes. It was a fantastic Fantastic Mr Fox performance!”
FANTASTIC MR FOX
“This show gave me a lot of confidence in myself and made me feel as if I was actually the real Mr Fox.”
The Arts are a powerful medium for communicating key values and cultural norms. While last term’s musical was Seussical, our Year 7 drama production this term, Fantastic Mr Fox did just this as our girls grappled with the idea that it may or may not be okay to steal if the purpose was only to feed our starving family. The girls really and truly brought the house down with their five very unique versions of the Roald Dahl classic. Little brothers and big sisters alike enjoyed the show with mums and dads and teachers. The production crew gave up their evenings to help the teachers and make sure everything ran smoothly. Well done everyone!
“As Mr Mole, I said my lines perfectly. My parents and my Grandma were so happy for me. That was the best night ever!”
“A crowd of butterflies flapping in my stomach. Once the music began, a tsunami of confidence washed my nerves and butterflies away.”
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GIRLS ON STAGE
DANCE, DRAMA The Drama and Dance Departments have a long-standing philosophy of providing performance opportunities as ‘all comers’ events that work across year groups. This helps strengthen the sense of belonging and allows students to have ownership of the creative process. The spirit of collaborative creativity is most evident in the JROCK and Stage Challenge events. Stage Challenge has 100 dancers and a support crew of over 40 students who are the vital creative team. The designers of the set, make-up and costumes. They shop for cheapest fabric – when you need 20 meters you need to be budget savvy – they problem solve collaboratively and commit to see the project through to the performance night. Our latest entry, TANK, had an armoured vehicle designed and made by the students that moved across the stage – powered by some more of the unseen heroes of the theatre. This creative student leadership team, under the expert guidance of Ms Laura-Beth Warne, is responsible for the plethora of awards we win annually.
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In 2017, we added another event to the Performing Arts calendar – JROCK, that will help grow the creative connection through the years. JROCK is essentially Stage Challenge for younger students and in keeping with the philosophy of connecting the students to our College family, this year’s entry was led by Old Girl Jaime Scott. Jaime was a student leader of Stage Challenge and her artistic gifts and innovative choreography led us to win several awards. The Talent Quest, an annual event held in Term 3, is a celebration of talent at the College. Year 7-13 students participate in this event. Funds raised from the event are used to provide tickets and buses to professional theatre shows for Manurewa East Primary School students. The Production Crew is the crucial element that makes it possible for the performances to run smoothly. This group, of over 100 students, willingly serve others by taking on backstage responsibilities. Year 13 student, Annabelle Lindberg, who began helping out in Year 9 and has since worked on many of the College shows and events, now ably leads the crew. Many of these older students fondly remember the ‘big girls’ who helped them when they were in Year 7 plays and that legacy of connections is a very important part of the collaborative creative process we value in the department.
MUSIC We have had an enjoyable and successful term of music making. Our Senior School choirs and chamber music groups have had the first rounds of their competitions, and preparations are well underway for other competitions. Whilst competitions are a valuable goal to prepare repertoire for, and hearing the groups from other schools, is inspiring, it is the weekly rehearsals and regular contribution to College community events which give us the most joy. Our choirs have contributed to assemblies and House and Family Chapels, and our instrumental ensembles perform at community events and assemblies. At the Big Sing, our fantastic Year 9-13 all-comers choir ReZonation channelled the Summer of Love, performing a colourful and polished version of Crosby Stills and Nash’s Teach Your Children followed by a uproarious Girl Power medley replete with hip hop sass and flying aprons. The audience absolutely adored them! Student leaders helped create the musical arrangement, as well as choreography and costuming. In the Auckland Regionals of the Big Sing, Saints Alive received Distinction and Black Watch Singers received a Commended Award. A combined team of oboists from the College and Westlake Girls High School was selected to compete in the semi-finals of the NZCT Chamber Music Contest. They received an award for the Best Performance of a New Zealand Work, the Audience Prize, Gold Award for being in the finals and a Travel Scholarship to Wellington.
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SPORT SHORTS
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NETBALL In Term 2, we ran an 8-week netball skills programme for Year 3 students. Twenty-one girls participated. The girls were given structured netball specific drills over the course of the first five weeks. Games were introduced for the final three weeks, with much excitement from the girls. We look forward to seeing the girls back on the court next season!
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SYNCHRONISED SWIMMING Congratulations to the girls who competed in Dolphins ‘12 and under’ in the North Island Synchronised Swimming Championship in Tauranga. Emma Rolls, Maddie Hayes, Scarlett George and Isabella Lambie of Year 4 were placed third in their group competition. Isabella also came third in the individual figure competition. HOCKEY We had a fantastic turnout for our Year 4 holiday clinic that was run in the first week of the holidays. Even with the chilly weather and the rain, all the girls got stuck in and learnt some great skills. The girls showed great improvement across the two days and thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Gymsports Festival We had a team of 57 girls from Year 3-8 compete at the Gymsports Festival this term. It was great to see so many girls enjoying the competition.
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Cross Country Results Our Junior and Middle School students ran the cross country course on their first day back at school for Term 3. We also had the Reception to Year 2 fun run which was a great success. Year 3 Results 1st Aimee Bradley 2nd Jackie Xu 3rd Meher Randhawa Year 4 Results 1st Scarlett Robb 2nd Ellie Siu 3rd Kate Bruford
Year 5 Results 1st Eleora Lau 2nd Grace Meredith 3rd Samantha Bradley Year 6 Results 1st Sophie Robb 2nd Alexandra Fletcher 3rd Chloe Batchelor
MIDDLE SCHOOL
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NETBALL Over 80 students represented the College in netball at the Auckland Netball Centre. Several teams will be preparing for tournaments over the next few months. Of note this season, our Year 7A team showed determination and skill to finish the first round undefeated. They have been moved up into section 1 of A grade and are enjoying the intense competition.
Year 7-8 Inter-zone Competition The Year 7 and 8 Relay team, qualified to compete in the Auckland Inter-zone Competition held at Cornwall Park. Both teams were placed 2nd in their grade, with the Year 8 team just 3 seconds behind the winning team. Girls who also achieved recognition for placing on their individual course were: Year 7 Girls 2nd: Georgie Clifton, Claire Heimgartner, Fiona Chen, Georgie Huxford (3rd), Ellie Evans (2nd), Elizabeth van Wijk (2nd) Year 8 Girls 2nd: Charlotte Wen, Pippa Dixon (1st), Olivia Power, Zara Stewart (1st), Sofia Toes (2nd), Jade Holmes (2nd)
SKIING Congratulations to Amélie Stow who placed 2nd at the North Island Interfield Ski Race run by Snow Sports NZ.
North Island Secondary Schools Year 7 and 8 Orienteering Championships In the Year 7 and 8 Girls Sprint Race, Zara Stewart placed 1st and Olivia Power placed 2nd. Zara also placed 2nd in the Long Distance Championship event. Ellie Evans was 1st in the Girls' Long Distance Standard Event. The Relay team comprising Sofia Toes, Olivia and Zara placed 1st.
ORIENTEERING Congratulations to Zara Stewart who competed in the Oceania Orienteering Carnival. Zara placed 2nd in the Women’s U14 Long Distance Race and was a member of the Relay team that placed 1st. Zara was also first in the Auckland Secondary Schools' Individual Championships in the Year 7 and 8 Girl's Race.
Central Zone Hockey Our Robertson Hockey Team competed at the Central Zone Hockey Tournament this term and placed 2nd. Congratulations to Brooke Thompson, Jemma Robinson, Sophia Reade, Olivia Power, Mia Parker, Ella Nesdale, Jaime Lewis, Madeline Leigh, Jade Holmes, Anna Hamilton, Renee Findlay, Kaea Elliot , Mia Birnie and Zara Stewart.
Gymsports Festival A team of 57 Year 3-8 girls competed at the Gymsports Festival this term. Congratulations to Cameron Paje, Phisher Zhai and Christina Woodcock who were awarded Certificates of Merit. EQUESTRIAN Congratulations to Isabel Chaplin who placed 3rd in the 1m round at the Strathallan School Showjumping Competition. Well done to all our Equestrian girls who competed this term. ICE FIGURE SKATING Praewa Saguanwongse was selected by the New Zealand Ice Figure Skating Association to compete at the Hollins Trophy in Sydney earlier this term. TENNIS Sasha Situe was selected for the Tennis Auckland Team Event in the ‘13 and under’ age group. Sasha’s team won each age group and received Gold medals. Sasha also won the Tennis NZ Central Tier 2 Tournament in the ‘12 year old’ age group. Surf Life Saving Nationals Milly Clegg won Gold in the Beach Sprint and Silver in the Board Race at the Surf Life Saving Nationals.
Cross Country Well done to all the Year 7 and 8 students who competed in the Cross Country. Year 7 1st Charlotte Greenwood 2nd Olivia Greenwood 3rd Milly Clegg Year 8 1st Jaime Lewis 2nd Madeline Leigh 3rd= Zara Stewart and Poppy Hoskin
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NETBALL Our Premier Team qualified for a highly sought-after place in the Auckland Premier 1 Competition. It has been many years since the school has had a place in this competition and the teams are now working on cementing a spot with two wins to date and a very close encounter with One Tree Hill College in our last game, going down by just 2 goals.
Central Eastern Zone Cross Country Championships The Junior girls won both the 3 and 6 person events. The Senior girls won the 3 Person and placed 2nd in the 6 person event with the Intermediate Girls placing 3rd in the 3 person event.
NZSS Cross Country Championships Our Year 9 girls, Chloe Browne, Isabel Allen, Bella Browne, Peyton Leigh, Grace Li, Anoushka McClymont, won the 3 person team and placed 2nd in the 6 person team event.
In the individual events, Kendall Vaughan won the Senior girls with Claire Rees 2nd and Josie Kinnear 3rd. In the Intermediate Girls, Emma Hamilton was 10th and in the Junior girls, Isabella Richardson was 2nd, Chloe Browne 3rd, Isabel Allen 5th and Peyton Leigh 6th.
Our Senior girls, Kendall Vaughan, Emily Hacket Pain, Claire Rees, Elliette O’Brien, Josie Kinnear and Eliza Hay, won the 6 person team and placed 3rd in the person team event.
AKSS Cross Country Championships The Junior girls, Chloe Browne, Isabel Allen, Peyton Leigh, Bella Browne, Ella Greenwood and Grace Li, placed 2nd in the 3 and 6 person events.
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The Intermediate girls, Emma Hamilton, Eliza Hay, Charlotte Penny, Elliette O’Brien, Lucy Jeffries and Ruby Gibson, placed 3rd in the 3 person and 2nd in the 6 person events. The Senior girls, Kendall Vaughan, Madi Doar and Claire Rees, won the 3 person team event. Kendall also placed 1st overall in the Senior Individual Race and Madi placed 2nd overall in the Senior Individual Race.
Isabel Allen, Peyton Leigh and Chloe Browne represented Auckland in the Team Relays and placed 2nd. SKIING A team of students competed at the Auckland Secondary Schools' Ski Championships at Snowplanet. Congratulations to Charlie Francis who placed 5th in the Open Grade.
EQUESTRIAN Kate Herdson won the PGG Wrightson Junior Rider series. The 17-year-old has been in partnership with the 11-year-old warmblood ‘Eon’ for two years. Congratulations Kate! North Island Secondary Schools' Cycling Championships Lancely Yung placed 7th in the U17 Race and 5th in the Criterium. Natalie Paris and Lancely Yung also competed in the NISS Track Championships. They finished with 5 top 10 placings on the track.
U18 National Hockey Championships Nine of our girls are competing in the tournament. Kendall Vaughan, Katie Doar, Madi Doar, Grace Parkinson, Abigail Jackson, Sophia Howard and Emma Rankin are playing for Auckland. Tonya Botherway is playing for Harbour and Tiana Currie is playing for Northland. Madi is currently captain of the Auckland U18 Women’s Team competing in Whangarei for the National Title. The Auckland girls lost 3-1 to Harbour in the final game placing 4th.
Oceania Orienteering Championships A number of our students competed in the Oceania Orienteering Championship. Rebecca Greenwood narrowly missed out on a podium position for the Sprint event, and placed 2nd in the W16 Relay. AKSS Championships Some 35 students from Year 7-10 competed in the AKSS Orienteering Championships. Sophia Wood (Year 9) 2nd Junior Girls' Championship Course. Jessica Fraser (Year 9) 2nd Junior Girls' Standard Course.
NZSS Orienteering Championships We had a successful trip to Masterton for the NZSS Orienteering Championships. Our Junior Girls' Team of Sophia Wood, Peyton Leigh and Jessica Fraser placed 3rd in the NZSS Relay Championships.
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NEW PARENTS’ WELCOME Family is at the heart of the St Cuthbert’s world. On 31 July, an excited group of new parents met Principal, Roz Mexted and the other School Heads for coffee in the Information Centre Atrium. Having settled their daughters into their respective year levels, this was the first of many parent functions they will attend. For some, it will be a 13-year journey and for others a shorter time, but regardless of the length of time, building a relationship is vital to ensure the success of every student.
FOURTH GENERATION STUDENT CARRIES ON FAMILY TRADITION
When Harriet Glenie’s two greatgrandmothers, Wilma Beckett and Gwen Glenie, started at the College in 1926, the Market Road campus was in its second year of operation. Ninety-one years on, five-year-old Harriet carries on the family tradition in a very different environment. However, the values and ideals of this great institution remain unchanged. We still work to create good citizens of New Zealand with a strong sense of family. As a fourth generation student, Harriet 36 ST CUTHBERT’S COLLEGE MAGAZINE | OCTOBER 2017 will love all the College traditions as she is prepared for global opportunities.
FLEXIBOARDING
During Term 2, 30 day girls had memorable stays in the Boarding House. They actively participated in a variety of fun activities. Frances Melville, Year 8, shared her grandmother’s delicious chocolate chip cookie recipe for the Year 7-8 Evening Activity Programme. At the Indian-themed international dinner, Charlotte Bolton, Year 10, Niesje De Heer, Year 9 and Caitlin Tottle, Year 13, won prizes for their creative and colourful Indian costumes. Thursdays are family dinner nights in boarding where the Boarders sit together in vertical year-level table groups, with a Year 13 girl as head of each family. The Boarders are always delighted to welcome their day girl guests to their tables. Once a month, a special dinner is held to celebrate the birthdays of the Boarders born in that month. Octavia Hawkins and Anna Heron Year 9 celebrated their May birthdays with us during their stay. Another highlight of flexi-boarding is the weekend activities programme. Last term, activities included floristry, U-Jam and Zumba classes and trips to Kelly Tarltons, rock climbing and ice skating. The Boarding family is looking forward to meeting further day girls who are coming to stay in the Boarding House this term.
STUDENT EXCHANGES BUILD GLOBAL AWARENESS As a globally-minded school, Term 3 saw us welcome private exchange students in the Junior, Middle and Senior Schools from the US, China and Austria. We also farewelled nine French students who have spent six weeks in Auckland, hosted by Year 12 and 13 students, on our exchange programme with two Paris secondary schools. Our students are eagerly looking forward to attending school in Paris over the Christmas/New Year holiday break. Exchanges provide a wonderful opportunity for our students to learn first-hand about different approaches to education and build awareness of global issues. (Seen here, Hanna Schwarzmann Year 12 from Austria and Esmeralda Sinclair Year 2 from the US).
ENDEAVOUR SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME
In early August, an excited group of Endeavour Scholarship applicants for entry to Year 7 2018 visited the College for their Scholarship examination. Our 28 Endeavour scholars chatted with them about their experiences. The Endeavour Scholarship Programme is now in its 15th year and 60 Ma-ori/Pasifika students have, or are currently participating in this programme. Their collective contributions in the classroom, on the sports field, culturally and as leaders is significant. The College is fortunate to have had the financial support from a private benefactor who believes that the education we provide for our students will be life-changing individually and for their communities.
PRAYER
Families in Touch, a group of parents, meet to pray for all aspects of life at the College. We warmly invite all parents, grandparents and caregivers to join us to pray for our daughters and the College. We meet fortnightly on Fridays at 2pm in the Old Girls’ Chapel. Term dates are 1st, 15th and 29th September. For queries, please contact Nicki on 021 106 8580, Jenny on 021 109 7724 or email roxy.gahegan@stcuthberts.school.nz
KAHUNUI: TEN YEARS ON
All students at Kahunui listen to the words of John Goddard as he talks of creating your life list and concludes by stating, “Everyone has dreams but not everyone acts on them.” We had a dream that there would be equity for New Zealand young women to have a residential outdoor education experience. Now, ten years on, we reflect on the success of the Kahunui Programme. In 2006, the dream became a reality thanks to the generosity of a benefactor. Principal Lynda Reid wanted a place that would develop resilience for her students, a chance to push their comfort zones and develop them as social beings. Kahunui became a compulsory part of Year 10 education. Since the first intake in 2008, some 1,800 students have participated in the programme. Present and past staff have been committed and passionate about community life and the local environs. The Burns’, Evans’, Reddish’s, Miss Mikes and Miss Morast joined with many others to create experiences for the students that encouraged learning about self, others and the environment. In ten years, Kahunui has received several awards: EONZ Programme of the Year 2010, Sir Edmund Hillary Environmental Award 2011, Green Ribbon Award for Leadership and Education 2016, Christine and John Furminger EONZ Supreme Award for Contribution to Outdoor 37 COLLEGE TIESEducation 2016, Christine Furminger ISNZ Excellence in Teaching 2016.
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DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE FASHION PARADE The Development Committee, led by Hannah Cross and Olivia Hunter, ran a very successful 2017 event raising just under $8,000 for the Young Achievers’ Fund. It was established to support our students to achieve their goals in a range of activities, including sport, music, debating and drama. We sold over 350 tickets to the show, including 50 VIP tickets, which were bought by 50 lucky students who received a bag packed full of goodies. Old Girl Simone Anderson did a superb job as MC for the show - her inspirational weight loss journey is a wonderful testament to the power of positive attitude and fearlessness for change. We were really grateful for the support of the following fashion houses who supplied clothes for our models: Ruby and Liam, Superette and Hire the Attire. Ruby and Liam is one of New Zealand’s most exciting brands, their signature pieces are fun and youthful. The company also provided a selection of jewellery and footwear to complement the outfits. The Superette brand epitomises all things stylish and cool with a hint of luxury. Hire the Attire is a rent-a-designer clothing brand, started up to provide stylish girls a cheaper option for a special occasion dress. Professional makeup artists from MAC Cosmetics and multi-award winning hairdressers from Servilles provided stunning catwalk looks for our models.
The sponsorship team of Ruby George, Libby Millar, Emily Borich and India Quin did a great job securing a fabulous selection of products. The raffles were especially well received, from a cosy dressing gown from Citta, a wonderful Flamingo pool float from Hedgerow, gift vouchers from Karen Walker, a makeup session from MAC Cosmetics, beautiful jewellery from Walker and Hall and Lindi Kingi Design, sunglasses from Hally & Son and a yummy selection of treats from Note. The girls loved their beautiful golden bag of products from Girl Undiscovered. Kapiti Ice Cream donated a delicious treat for every guest. We would like to thank the following companies who generously supplied products for our goodie bags, raffles and spot prizes: 180 Degrees, 24 Bottles, Blush, Burt’s Bees, Cinderella, Citta, Ecoya, ETA Chips, Farro, FQ Magazines, Girl Undiscovered, Golden Glow, Hally & Son, Hedgerow, Jack Tar, Kapiti Ice Cream, Karen Walker, L’Oreal, Lindi Kingi Design, Lonely, MAC Cosmetics, Marc Jacobs, MOR, Red Seal, Note, Oi Tampons, OPI Nail Polish, Paneton, Phoenix Drinks, Proper Crisps, Pure Delish, Servilles, Superette, Tasti, Teza Drink, The Remarkable Chocolate Co, Walker and Hall. Until next year!
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The Robertson Circle It is through the Robertson Circle that we, St Cuthbert’s, receive financial support of donations, pledges, sponsorships and bequests from our school family of Old Girls, current and past parents, staff, grandparents and other entities. We honour and recognise our Robertson Circle donors through four levels of membership based on cumulative donation contributions - Guardian, Fellow, Supporter and Friend. Since 2002, over 500 members of our school community have joined the Robertson Circle and generously donated more than $13.5 million. Our Robertson Circle members have supported the College in its vision of providing world class teaching and facilities for both curricular and co-curricular activities. Past, present and future students and their families have all benefited from this considerable contribution through a range of initiatives including the hockey turf, netball and tennis courts, Kahunui, the Performing Arts Centre, the Centennial Centre for Wellbeing, Artists in Residence, Young Achievers’ Scholarships, shared outdoor spaces, sports coaching and scholarships, landscaping new building sites and much more. Principal Roz Mexted and the Trust Board warmly thank the new members who have joined the Robertson Circle in the last year and our existing members who have continued to support the College with ongoing donations or pledges including those who have progressed to a higher level of membership with their support. Your enthusiasm, commitment and contributions
make a real difference here at St Cuthbert’s – allowing us to achieve much more than we could through fees alone. Listed below are our new and existing Robertson Circle members who have supported us since January 2016. The College is grateful for your generosity: GUARDIANS Bromleywear Clothing Ltd; Clayton Charitable Trust; K E Falconer Sports Fund; Fuji Xerox; Duncan & Gretchen Hawkesby; GE & KM Jackson; Sir Robert Jones; Prof John Murray; Old Girls’ Association; Parents & Friends’ Association; Akram & Humaira Qureshi; Drs Ellis Situe & Nina Vasan FELLOWS Ross & Florence Jennings; Juliet Maclean SUPPORTERS Rosslyn Caughey; Mary Robinson; Rachel Walsh FRIENDS M & J Ballantyne; Bill Birnie & Jo Goode; S & W Bradley; Mary & Lee Challis; May Dalgleish Estate; Michael & Ursula Elliott; John & Christine Furminger; R E Harris & A E Harris; Graham Manning Estate; In Memory of Jacqueline McClew; R & F Paine; Susan & Brent Paterson; Porteous Gray Family; Jason & Fiona Tobin; The Waller Family; Anna Wang; Sarah Woodhams (nee Irvine); Year 13 2016; Zhao Family. *Not all donors are listed as some have chosen to remain anonymous.
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For further information, including levels of membership and pledge options, or to join the Robertson Circle, please contact Sarah Woodhams, Head of Development, sarah.woodhams@stcuthberts.school.nz or PH 09 520 8261.
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Ainsley Walter, Mark Stewart
Crandall Parkinson, Cameron Fleming
Klaris Philipson, Sarah Renshaw, Stephen Robb, Joanne Denton
Murray Page, Jodie Dixon, Mark Dixon, Ingrid Jeffries, Tom Jeffries, Peter Hadden
Jane Barber, Judy Laity, Mary Challis
Maurice Toes, Emma Liu, Cindy Merz, Amanda Li, Eric Rao
Susan Paterson, John Furminger
Mike Tomlinson, Leigh Melville, Roz Mexted
Tony Laity, Bronwyn Pratt, Sandra Warren, Margaret Tomlinson
EugĂŠnie Masfen-Yan, Charlotte Hellaby
Hon Justice Christine Gordon, Kanta Lala, Vas Lala
Gillian Peebles, Bev Parkinson
Peter Hadden, Andrea Hadden, David Caughey, Sarah Woodhams, Catriona Moore
Robyn Millar, Simon Allen
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Parents and Friends’ Association Jenny Reinchenbach, Kathryn Chrystal, Victoria Amos, Caroline Rolls, Sharon Seeto, Catriona Moore, Maude Wilcox, Rachel Martin, Denise Pollard, Lily Guan, Celia Bailey
The Parents & Friends’ Association (P&F) has always been an intrinsic part of the St Cuthbert’s family through ‘friend raising’ and by nurturing friendships that connect the school community. P&F also has a practical focus: organising and fundraising through events to support school activities, from guest speakers, Meet the Teacher/Dean evenings and Year 13 Leavers’ event, to smaller capital projects such as outdoor seating and event marquees.
It’s a great way to meet new people, to be involved and to make a positive change across the College. With the new P&F Committee in place, we’re planning for 2018 and beyond. It’s going to be busy and exciting and we need as many helping hands as possible. Even if you can only help occasionally, or you have some great ideas for new events and fundraising, we would love you to join us when you can. If you would like to contribute more to the life of the College, simply talk to one of our committee members or contact us at parents.friends@stcuthberts.school.nz.
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Meet our new look P&F Team
Next P&F Committee Meeting:
The May AGM saw a sad goodbye to some of our long-standing Executive and Committee members who have given so much time and effort to P&F and St Cuthbert’s over the years. The great news is that many of our current Committee members were elected to the new Executive team, bringing all their experience and knowledge with them.
Tuesday 17 October 2017 at 7.30pm in The Robertson Building Boardroom (off the Atrium located on the ground floor).
Catriona Moore (Chair): Previously our P&F Secretary and passionate about being involved in the St Cuthbert’s community, Cat moved to New Zealand with her husband John in 2009 after teaching Secondary School Maths in International Schools for 17 years. Their two daughters are Amelie (Year 3) and Pippa (Year 1). Kathryn Chrystal (Vice-Chair): Joining P&F in 2009, Kathryn has been incredibly active in supporting the school and connecting with great parents across the school community. She has three daughters at St Cuthbert’s; Sofia (Year 8), Katelin (Year 6) and Zara (Year 4). In her other life, Kathryn is a Medical Oncologist specialising in gynaecological cancers. Rachel Martin (Secretary): Rachel’s two daughters are Florence and Grace Burney, both in Year 4. She practices law in the financial services sector, and provides support for a non-profit anti-human trafficking organisation. Rachel is committed to the St Cuthbert’s community and pleased to support the P&F Committee as Secretary. Caroline Rolls (Treasurer): Caroline is a Chartered Accountant, so our books are in good hands. After working in London for 10 years Caroline and husband Rob returned to New Zealand to raise their two daughters, Kate (Year 6) and Emma (Year 4). Caroline currently works part time at Umbrellar Cloud Hosting. Victoria Amos (Class Liaison Co-ordinator): With one daughter Christabella (Year 3) at St Cuthbert’s, Victoria is our Committee Class Co-ordinator, or ‘expert people wrangler’. Her love and commitment for animals has seen her volunteer at Auckland Zoo for the past six years. Victoria lived in South Africa and sponsors a little girl Lisa Liza, in the hope she gets a good education and better opportunities for her future. Maude Wilcox (Committee member): Maude is a passionate Old Girl, just like her mother. You can’t find a more enthusiastic, fun or energetic supporter of St Cuthbert’s. She has two daughters, Natalia (Year 5) and Georgia (Year 4), and son Harry (Year 2 at Kings). Maude owns her own soft furnishings business in Newmarket.
Survivor St Cuthbert’s (aka the Father/ Daughter Breakfast) Eat your heart out Bear Grylls, this year we heard from Survivor Stu Gilbert of SOS Survival Training. Night’s falling and you’re lost in the bush, or you’ve been washed overboard from your boat? Do you know what to do? Could you cope? The students learnt how after their morning with Stu! Stu is a survival training specialist. He was an instructor for the Royal New Zealand Air Force and operated in international war zones. His training is all about being practical, discovering your internal capabilities and giving you the knowledge to make good decisions to stay safe in extraordinary situations. A really interesting morning for all our guests.
The Asian Friendship Group The Asian Friendship Group (AFG) is a special branch of the Parents and Friends’ Association that allows parents to meet and discuss any queries they have regarding day-to-day College life for their daughter. This support network is a great resource for parents new to the College – it helps to guide families as they settle into life at St Cuthbert’s, provides an opportunity to make new friends and connects parents with similar experiences. The AFG also supports the College through various fundraising initiatives that are deeply appreciated by staff and students. If you would like further information or to join the AFG please email: asianfriendship@stcuthberts.school.nz
We’ll introduce more of our P&F team next time.
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ANNUAL GIVING
Annual Giving Appeal 2017 By now you may have received our Annual Giving Letter in the post.
• To support Performing and Visual Arts at the College.
Here at St Cuthbert’s, we have a well-established culture of giving which extends throughout the College community.
St Cuthbert’s is an incubator for arts and culture in New Zealand society. Creative thinking is at the heart of problem solving and making new discoveries. We need your help to support music, photography, painting, dance and theatre programmes and the increasing number of students who participate in these activities.
It is thanks to the generosity of parents, Old Girls, grandparents, staff and friends like you that St Cuthbert’s continues to flourish.
Please join us in supporting the 2017 Annual Giving Appeal. • To support our Scholarship Students. As a community we can continue to provide our girls with an YES We/I wou ld like to supp ort: Scholarship students are an academic, cultural and sporting environment in which they A new Spo rts Pavilion Our Student Scholarship prog ramme integral part of our community. can thrive. The Visual and Performing Arts Name:_____ ____________ ____________ Our Scholarship programme Phone:_______ _________ ____________ ____________ Email:________ This year our goals are: _______ ____________ ____________ _______ I wish to remain enables us to provide education anonymous or our names(s) I am hap to be recorded in College Ties py for my/ ANNUAL GIV as: • To raise funds to rebuild our Sports Pavilion. ________________________ to students with diverse ____________ ING I wish to mak _______ e the following gift: APPEAL 2017 $25.00 $50 backgrounds and talents. 0 We are aiming to replace our 1958 Sports Pavilion.$50In 1958, $5000 .00
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DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE CONSIDERING A ST CUTHBERT’S COLLEGE EDUCATION FOR THEIR DAUGHTER? We’d like to invite them to view the College and see for themselves the amazing atmosphere here. There are many ways to experience the College:
• Being a student for a day • Boarding for a day • A personalised tour around the campus and more Our friendly Admissions team is happy to help in any way possible.
admissions@stcuthberts.school.nz
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PRESIDENT’S REPORT:
Reaching out to our community
IT SEEMS LIKE ONLY YESTERDAY THAT I WAS PUTTING MY FINGERS TO THE KEYBOARD FOR MY FIRST EDITORIAL AND NOW THE SECOND EDITION OF 2017 IS UPON US. TERM 2 WAS A VERY BUSY ONE BEHIND THE SCENES, AS WE UNDERTOOK A STRATEGIC REVIEW OF OUR EVENTS, OUR SYSTEMS, AND OUR FOCUS. PENELOPE PEEBLES AND I MET WITH THE CHAIR OF THE TRUST BOARD, SIMON ALLEN, AND I MET WITH STAFF FROM THE COLLEGE TO DISCUSS HOW WE CAN BEST CAPITALISE ON REACHING OUT TO ALL OF THE OLD GIRLS AS WELL AS WHAT WE CAN BEST DO TO SERVE THE COLLEGE. NONE OF OUR ANNUAL EVENTS WILL CHANGE. HOWEVER WE WANT TO IMPROVE OUR RELATIONSHIPS WITH THE LARGER ST CUTHBERT’S FAMILY, NAMELY RECENT SCHOOL LEAVERS, UNIVERSITY GRADUATES, AND YOUNG PROFESSIONALS.
In Term 2, Fiona Geary, our past President, kindly hosted the annual Coffee and Dessert Evening for Old Girls whose daughters or granddaughters have started at the College this year. It was a stormy evening, so we were happy to see our committed attendees. Thank you to Fi for hosting this evening. The annual Bridge Day held at the Auckland Bridge Club was also a success raising close to $4,000 for the Old Girls’ Scholarship Fund. We thank the familiar faces and their playing partners for attending (including their fellow Diocesan Old Girls) and I would also like to thank Sarah Clark from our committee for co-ordinating this event and all of our sponsors, Remuera Life Pharmacy, Orsini, Georgie Clatworthy, Penelope Peebles, Prescription Skin Care, and Hedgerow. A key aim of the Old Girls’ Association is to raise money to support our scholarships. Penelope Peebles
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and I had the pleasure of interviewing eight very credible applicants for the Kathleen Goulding Scholarship. Each external candidate demonstrated maturity beyond their years and showed a genuine belief that they wanted to attend St Cuthbert’s, as it offers the best girls’ education in the country. I wasn’t surprised that it was a competitive process but I was impressed that they were all humble and were focused to strive to be the best that they could be. The candidates that stood out to me were the ones that had a diversity of interests, yet still found time to be kids. Congratulations to Rosa Hollister who was selected for this scholarship. I am very much looking forward to observing Rosa's journey through St Cuthbert’s and welcoming her mother, Jane Bailey and her grandmother, Diana Bailey (Frith), who are both Old Girls of St Cuthbert’s, back to the College. It’s harder during the latter part of Term 2 and Term 3 to play winter sport given Auckland’s inclement weather, so I am very grateful to our Old Girl coaches who have had good success with their sporting codes this term. I’m pleased that we were able to provide them with an Old Girls’ embossed fleece to keep them warm. Thank you for supporting us in this way. My personal highlight of Term 2 was listening to the Old Girls who were honoured at the College at the Making Their Mark Service Awards, as well as presenting the Old Girls' Honours Award to the Honourable Justice Gordon. I was completely in awe of these recipients who all work so tirelessly in their chosen professions, yet find the time and commitment to give back to the community through their various humanitarian causes. We hosted our first Professional Networking Drinks at the Pavilion in the Vero Centre which was a great success with over 100 Old Girls attending to network with colleagues and exchange news. This event was generously sponsored by ANZ and First New Zealand Capital. Look out for the photos and report in the next edition. We look forward to hosting the Club 50 Morning Tea in October. Enjoy the warmer Spring weather and reading our news. Nicky Pennington President, Old Girls' Association
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2017 DIARY DATES From left to right: Pam Murphy (Smith), Heather Curley (Macarthur), Margaret Shorter (Hartnell), Anne Abbott (Hare) and Sally Bogle.
Perth Old Girls May 2017 On Saturday, 27 May 2017, five Perth Old Girls met for an annual luncheon at Isle of Voyage, Elizabeth Quay. It was a beautiful sunny day on Perth Waters. CLUB 50 MORNING TEA
19th October VENUE TBC 10.00AM
Contact Sarah Powrie: sarah.powrie@ stcuthberts.school.nz / 5204159 ext 7607
GRADUATION BALL
8th December (From left to right) Sitting: Trish Cotterell and Jenny Vallance (Wadsworth) Standing: Jenny Fenton; Jeannette Williams
Queensland Lunch May 2017 We had a lovely long lunch in the Brisbane winter (as you can tell by Jenny Fenton’s summer dress!). We have a supportive network in Brisbane, Old Girls who move into the area are always warmly welcomed to our events. We had a few apologies as many are travelling (there should be a travel agent set up just for the Old Girls)!
SKY CITY 7.00PM
Contact Sarah Powrie: sarah.powrie@ stcuthberts.school.nz / 5204159 ext 7607
Family Notices BIRTHS Alexandra Gage-Brown (Badger), a son, Cooper on 21 December 2016. Emma Hancock (McWhannell), a son, Thomas Charles Forsyth Hancock on 24 June 2017. DEATHS Alexandra Collinson - Class of 2003 Marie Lovrich (Lee) - Class of 1949
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Old Girls’ Honours Board Recipient The Honourable Justice Gordon was named the Old Girls’ Honours Board Recipient for 2017.The Old Girls were thrilled to be able to acknowledge Hon Justice Gordon for her outstanding professional achievements. Hon Justice Gordon (1970 peer year) completed an LLB from Auckland University in 1983. In 1986 she joined the Auckland Crown Solicitor’s office, Meredith Connell, where she specialised in criminal law. Hon Justice Gordon was appointed a Senior Counsel (now Queen’s Counsel) in 2008 and held the office of Public Prosecutor for the Pitcairn Islands. In 2015, Hon Justice Gordon joined the independent bar and later that year was made Special Counsel at the Manukau Crown Solicitor’s office Kayes Fletcher Walker. Hon Justice Gordon was appointed a High Court Judge on 8 December 2016 and is based in Auckland. In 1994, the Honourable Justice Gordon became a Board member and has committed so much time, thought and vision to our College for the last 23 years. She served as Deputy Chair from 2006 and Chair from 2009 to 2014. She retired from the Board in June, but is keen to keep her connections with the College.
Roz Mexted, the Honourable Justice Christine Gordon and Nicky Pennington
Justice Gordon was appointed High Court Judge in December 2016
Queen’s Birthday Honours We congratulate Mrs Lynda Reid and Dr Karen Willcox, members of the St Cuthbert’s College family who were recognised with the Queen’s Birthday Honours. The College community is integral to us and a source of inspiration for current students, recent leavers and Old Girls. As a College, we are committed to working closely together with our community to grow students to become global citizens and future influencers. Lynda Reid, former principal of St Cuthbert’s College and Patron of the Old Girls, 1996 - 2016, was named an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit (ONZM) for services to education. Lynda had an outstanding 20 years of leadership at St Cuthbert’s and left an extraordinary legacy for the College. Outside the College gates, she was active and engaged in many areas of education including being Head of the IB Schools Caucus, a foundation executive board member of the New Zealand Initiative think tank, sitting on the Community Consultation Committee of the University of Auckland and the Sub-Committee on University Entrance of the New Zealand Vice-Chancellors' Committee. Lynda is also the only head of an independent school presented with the Secondary Principals' Association of New Zealand Leadership in Education Award. Professor Karen Willcox (Old Girl, 1989) was named a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit (MNZM) for her services to aerospace engineering and education. Based in Massachusetts, USA, Karen is Professor of Aeronautics and Astronautics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. She is also Co-Director of the MIT Centre for Computational Engineering and formerly the Associate Head of the MIT Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics. Karen has received a St Cuthbert’s College 'Making Their Mark Award' and a 'Blake Leadership Award' from the Sir Peter Blake Trust.
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Making their Mark
Juliet Maclean for her business acumen and innovative leadership establishing and operating dairy businesses. She was the founding partner of Synlait Farms, which became the first corporate farming business to be awarded the South Island Farmer of the Year Award in 2012.
The ‘Making Their Mark’ and ‘Marking Service’ Awards celebrate our successful Old Girls who are contributing to our society in so many different ways. They have taken the spirit of our motto 'By Love Serve' into their life and work for the greater good of our society. This year we celebrated the Old Girls as pictured here.
Juliet Maclean
Jessica Milne for her success as a film producer, managing projects ranging from exposing humanitarian issues in strife torn countries to producing high budget advertising campaigns for commercial clients. She is a highly efficient people manager, with a leadership ability far beyond her years.
Debbie Cook and Jessica Milne
Stewart Germann, Natalie Germann, Janice Germann
Our Marking Service recipient, Natalie Germann, has spent many hours helping the disadvantaged in our community. Her courage and determination to improve the lives of others, is an inspiration to all she meets.
Helen Ferguson, Dr Anna Fenton, Melinda Fenton
Jennie Milne, Jessica Milne, Scott Milne
Dr Anna Fenton is an endocrinologist working at the Canterbury District Health Board and Southern Women’s Health in Christchurch. She is passionate about women’s health and is actively involved in educating women and their healthcare providers.
If you know of any Old Girls you'd like to nominate for this award, please email sarah.powrie@stcuthberts.school.nz
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In May, the Old Girls’ Committee hosted their annual Coffee and Dessert evening for Old Girls whose daughters, granddaughters and greatgranddaughters started at St Cuthbert’s in 2017. It was a lovely evening at past president Fi Geary’s home where the Old Girls were welcomed by Fi and her daughters Alexandra and Genevieve Lyne. The Old Girls chatted with the College senior management and enjoyed this relaxed and friendly event. Our Coffee and Dessert evenings are always enjoyable with plenty of conversation and laughter as Old Girls reconnect, reminisce and chat with staff from the College. A wonderful way to stay connected to the College family.
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The Old Girls enjoyed meeting Ms Roz Mexted, our Principal, and hearing about current activities and future plans for the College. Nearly $4,000 was raised for the Old Girls’ Scholarship Fund. Thank you to Sarah Clark for organising a very happy day and the following sponsors who supplied magnificent raffle prizes: Remuera Life Pharmacy, Orsini Jewellers, Georgie Clatworthy, Penelope Peebles, Prescription Skin Care and Hedgerow.
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SPEAKER SERIES June saw us host our second Speaker Series event, with four fabulous Alumnae on the panel. Third generation Old Girl and speech coach, Diana Thomson, spoke to the panellists and unearthed some valuable lessons about their careers. We discovered how being a St Cuthbert's girl has helped them find who they are and clarify what they want to achieve. Rebecca Caughey, Cook & Nelson Rebecca Caughey started Funktion Music and managed the music careers of Shapeshifter and Ladi6. She also co-founded food import and distribution company Cook & Nelson which searches the globe for producers of exciting food crafted by the best artisans. Sally Morris, Morris Legal Sally Morris is the founding partner of Morris Legal, a boutique litigation firm in Auckland specialising in relationship property, trust and estate disputes. She clerked for a Federal Court Judge in New York, worked for an international arbitrator on multi-national disputes, and at a commercial law firm in Sydney where she represented Samsung in its global dispute with Apple. Nicola Morris, Miramôr Jewellery House Nicola began her career as an intellectual property lawyer at Russell McVeagh. She also worked as a lawyer at Sky TV before moving into legal recruitment. In 2011, Nicola joined
Hobson Leavy, a leading NZ executive search firm. Last September, she had a complete career change and launched Miramôr; a bespoke, by appointment only jewellery house. Amanda Jordan, Google Amanda is the Strategic Partnerships Development Manager, New Zealand, at Google. After a conjoint Business and Science degree, she started work in the advertising world as a media planner/buyer for clients including Roadshow Films, Nivea and Fonterra. She then spent a year in the digital team at NZME before moving to Google. At Google, she has worked in three different roles including leading the diversity and inclusion work in New Zealand. Some great success stories that we can be proud of, and such an inspiration for our current students.
The Speaker Series panel. From left, Rebecca Caughey, Amanda Jordan, Diana Thomson, Sally Morris and Nicola Morris
CORRECTION In the last issue of College Ties, the news about Michal-Louise was out of date. We regret the error. Michal-Louise Paget joined the Air Force in 2007 and graduated from a Pilots course in August 2009 at the age of 21. Her current rank is Flight Lieutenant. Since graduating Michal-Louise became a Captain on the B200 KingAir in Ohakea and was posted to Auckland in January 2012 where she became a co-pilot on the C-130 Hercules. She is now married and has two children. She is currently working in the recruiting office and plans to return to flying when her youngest child turns two. Flying takes Michal-Louise all around the world, but most importantly, it is the humanitarian aid that the Air Force provides in times of need in both New Zealand and other countries that makes the job so worthwhile. Michal-Louise comments “No matter who you are you can achieve anything you set your mind to. Plus it’s always fun to prove that girls can beat the boys.”
News of Old Girls Sara-Jane Elika Sara-Jane Elika (Class of 1999) received a Women in Governance Award 2017. The National Women in Governance Awards programme recognises and celebrates innovation, excellence, creativity and commitment to diversity by both organisations and individuals. "Judges described the winner of this category as someone who has diverse governance, leadership and business experience... Her personal commitment to diversity is a testament to her passion and energy to be of service. Sara-Jane is an exceptional person, a privilege to be the Emerging Leader Award Winner for 2017." Governance NZ Inc
Ashleigh Low Ashleigh (Ash) Low (Class of 2007), former Head Girl and recipient of the Violet Wood Studies Grant 2015, is currently scaling some of New York's most famous projects. Post her Architectural Masters at Columbia University, she is working for one of New York's most highly regarded facade consultants, Vidaris. Facades, entail all of the building exterior and as a consultant she sees work from the early design phases and fabrication, right through to site installation. "It's a great opportunity to have a balance between office and on-site work, and, of course, a real privilege to be working with people from all sides of the project; clients, construction workers and architects." In her spare time, she writes freelance for an
architectural and design website called 'The Local Project' and is also starting her own website 'Space Invaders Anon'. "From the perspective of a kiwi, I endeavour to write about stories from all facets of architecture, and to bring architecture, to everyone not just a niche of creatives."
Brooke van Velden Brooke van Velden (Class of 2010), was selected to stand as number three on the ACT Party list in July and has been announced as a candidate for the Auckland Central electorate. At 24, she would be elected to Parliament with only 2% of the party vote due to her high ranking. Brooke went on to study economics, international trade, politics and international relations at the University of Auckland. Brooke is passionate about politics and works as a PR consultant at public and corporate affairs firm Exceltium. She has kept up her singing since leaving the College and performs with both the Auckland Welsh Choir and Auckland Choral.
Old Girls’ Winter Sports COACHING INITIATIVE This winter, the OGA is proud to be continuing its support of the Old Girls’ Winter Sports Coaching Initiative, by funding the coaching of two coaches of winter school sports teams. To keep our coaches warm and to recognise them in the OGA way, we have provided them with a St Cuthbert’s fleece decorated with the OGA logo. One of the coaches we support is Olivia
Hay. Olivia has coached for St Cuthbert’s College since she was in Year 10 and has been taking the Hockey 3rd XI for the last two years (since leaving school). This year, her 3rd XI Team has just made the top four of their grade, competing against many 2nd and 1st XI Teams. Liv was in the 1st XI for her last two years of school and captained the team in her final year of school. She has also played for the Somerville Premier Women’s Team for the last four years and was part of the Auckland U21 Women’s Team that came third earlier this year. Tinei Nua coaches the top Year 9 netball teams. We hear Tinei's team is getting on very well in their competition under her expert guidance. We will keep you updated with further results of these two teams in the next edition of College Ties. PURPLE COW TROPHY Can anyone tell us where the Purple Cow Golf Trophy is hiding? This wonderful golf trophy was played for between Auckland and Waikato Old Girls. The photo here was taken in the late 1990s, note Vi Wood,
Margaret Beale and Edith Whittaker are all in attendance. If you have any information, please contact Jan Wilson (Cooper) Ph: 07 855 9810, Email: jjwilson@xtra.co.nz or Sylvia Bethell (Aldridge) Ph: 07 866 5699, Email: t4teds@yahoo.co.nz
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Committee Profiles
Sally Morris Sally Morris is the founding partner of Morris Legal, a boutique litigation firm in Auckland specialising in relationship property, trust and estate disputes. Sally attended St Cuthbert’s College from 1993 and was Deputy Head Girl in 1999. Having travelled extensively, Sally is now settled in New Zealand with her partner and his children, one of whom is a St Cuthbert’s girl in Year 8. She is looking forward to continuing her connection with St Cuthbert’s College through her involvement with the Old Girls’ Association.
Bridget Snelling
Old Girls' Committee 2017. Back Row: Bridget Snelling, Sarah Hutchings, Vanessa Playle, Sara-Maria Sanvicens, Georgie Clatworthy. Middle Row: Sarah Weenink, Sally Morris, Nicky Pennington, Kate Morgan-Rees, Alana Barron. Front Row: Emma Mellow, Kristel Bowden, Penelope Peebles, Anna Stewart, Alice Sharp. Absent: Fiona Geary, Charlotte Macdonald, Sarah Clark, Sarah Reid
Bridget Snelling (nee Carnachan) started at St Cuthbert’s at the age of 9, graduating from the school in 1998. At university, she studied a BA/ LLB, graduating with honours and taking a position at top law firm Bell Gully. Bridget then made a career switch to marketing and communications, and is now the Head of Business Marketing with ANZ. She has three children, Tommy (6), Jemima (3) and a newborn daughter, Tallula.
Upcoming Events Graduation Ball 2017 For over 60 years, the Old Girls' Association has been delighted to host a Ball to welcome our newest members. It has traditionally been a memorable occasion that marks the transition from school days to the wonderful world of opportunities our girls are ready to encounter. The first graduates were celebrated at a Debutante Ball where they were formally welcomed to the Old Girls’ Association, curtsied to the assembled guests and danced the traditional debutante waltz composed by Paddy Walker. Classes on deportment and etiquette were held prior to the Debutante Ball. Today, the Graduation Ball is a more contemporary evening and most attend with family and friends. There are no lessons held prior but the girls are ceremoniously welcomed (in their sophisticated attire) and a formal dinner and entertainment is enjoyed by all. We encourage you to join us for this night to celebrate their future and cement the strength of Old Girl relationships. This year the Graduation Ball hosted by the Old Girls’ Association is being held at the Sky City Convention Centre on Friday 8 December at 6.45pm (graduates and presenter are asked to arrive no later than 7.00pm). The graduates will be provided with more details in August (including booking requirements).
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Please contact Old Girls’ Association President Nicky Pennington if you have any queries. Email: nicky_mudgway@hotmail.com or phone: 027 495 1168
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