This week we profile the group of students behind the success of the recent School Ball. This group worked hard, liaising with caterers and hire centres, and transforming the hall into a Venetian ball room, complete with a 'gondola refreshment centre'
Ball Organizing Committee
Back: Paige Marshall, Sophie Pettit, Grace Martin, Nicola Schrader, Siobhan Murphy
Front: Michelle Bisset, Holly Elphick, Nicola Death
Absent: Jess Cooper, Emma Holmes, Toyah Harding
Student Ball Report:
The overflow of colour filled the night sky as an excited buzz was felt throughout the hall. A horse-drawn cart is pulled to a halt and the best arrival prize is given to Naida and Michael. The red carpet leads the way to the grand entrance where the introductions begin. A polite smile and hand shake is exchanged as you enter the Venetian room. With a huge gondola and fairy lights speckled overhead it was an amazing sight. 'Welcome to the 2009 Masquerade Ball' is said by Mr Ngatuere and a welcome is made by our Head Boy and Head Girl.
The Snowball Waltz is then begun, and shortly after everyone begins to join in the fun. Michelle had her limbo shoes on and took out the 'Limbo Master' prize, coming close to halving her normal height. The Gay Gordons began with a huge turnout and a lot of excited couples spinning and laughing. The effort of Billy and Lizzy's Venetian dress was recognised as they took out the well deserved Best Dressed Trophy. Led by Mr Pester, 13PS attempted to re-enact Michael Jackson's Thriller, but the prize was given to Mr Ngatuere's 13NG with their original dance moves.
The time we were all anxiously waiting for was here, the crowning of our King and Queen, Prince and Princess. Luke Parker and Greta Horne were crowned Prince and Princess and celebrated with a winning kiss. Our 2009 King and Queen of the Ball were finally announced as Christine Harvey and Adam Chard. A huge uproar of applause filled the hall.
As the fun draws to an end there is one thing we can be certain of, this is a night we won't forget.
Layla Spiers in masquerade
Matariki is the Maori name for the group of stars also known as The Pleiades star cluster or The Seven Sisters, and is referred to as the traditional Maori New Year. It was used to predict the size of the next year's harvest, and also is used as an important time for family to gather and reflect on the past and the future. Matariki is celebrated with education, remembrance and the planting of new trees and crops, signaling new beginnings.
Ashden-Rose Hemopo of Year 10 says "Matariki is important to me because our tipuna celebrated it. During this time our ancestors would prepare the Whenua (land) for the coming seasons. Matariki is a time of unity and new beginnings. I believe it is important for all Maori people to celebrate Matariki because it is part of our identity, our culture and it is in our blood".
The College would like to acknowledge and thank Barry Archibald for his sponsorship of the Senior A Netball team, who so far this season have won their first three competition games. Barry has generously donated a set of sports bags and money toward netball dresses for the team.
The team would also like to thank the following businesses for providing raffle items: ANZ, Bollards Pharmacy, Creative Cuts, Keinzley Agvet, Laskey Auto Services. KJ Mitre 10, RD 1, Take Note and The Haberdashery.
Thank you to parents and members of the public who purchased tickets. The raffle winners were Elaine White (boys) and Di Gray (girls).
The Senior A Team displaying some of their new gear
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