1998 School Magazine

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Third term featured two major house events; firstly, the Interhouse Debaiing Competition was I}eld. with the England leanT consisting of Meianielones (8E), lulle A1cKay (TOE), and less KGls0 (110; and secondly, the Interhouse Athletics Garni- val in whiclT England placed fourth. Participation in the carnival

he England House motto of "Soaring above the Rest" has ITLily represented the experiences of the House this year Talent present in the House IJegan to shine through with the annual Miss England pageant at the House party, the winner of

was at an impres- SIvely IlIgh Ie\, el as in excess of seventy percentofthe House competed. On an individual level, Sara Kendall was awarded the 15 Years Age Chain- and Frances pion Bain, while gaining the 15 Years Age Champion, was also awarded the new trophy for' School Athletics Chain- pion England House also ITad a special new member for the firstlialf of the year Tina 1<01Tnen, an

which was Najalie Lindwall. Other coin- petitors showed the tradition of strong 'girl power' we have in our House. T'his was complimented by the inaugural War Cry shout-off, which set the precedent for the year to come. But perhaps the ITigh- light of the }louse parry, at least for the (;rade Twelves, was inc cake with real Performances in 111e Intel'110use Swim- living C;It nit, al Were also outstanding, cieam

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willTAIn;indri A1cKay receiving age group champion for Fourteen Years. Notal)Ie individual and collective performances ensured that the promise of the new Grade Eight class came into fruition at This eveni England placecl an overall fourth in the carnival The Inlethouse Drama provided the more artistically inclined members of the House willt an OPPoi'Iunity to display their talent The adaptation of the play "What's the matter willl MaryJane", by our Drama Cap- lain, Lindsay Green, impressed the judge of the competition immensely, CUIminaiing in the selection of England House's play in the Drama Showcase Holly Smith <10E) and Greet Robinson (TIE) put in fahulous per- formances as Saskia and her Conscience Tile Drama competition served as an ideal way to promote close relationships across the year levels

eXchange student from Gel mai\y, became 1,011i an integral member of the House, through her participation in House events, as well as a valued friend. The cuntribu- lions of Suzi Black, as \/ice-Captain, Trish Dowseii, as Sports Captain, Calliope Lalousis, as \lice Sports Captain, and the body of House Seniors must also be coinmended. As with any Hotise, the student members should never forget the positive support rendered by alithe TeaclT- ers who were also part of the group The wings of ai} eagle span broadly, just as the collective Iaients of England 110use spaiT various disciplines. 1998 was a year in whiclT individual contributions were essential 10 the cumulative success of the House. May England House con- tinue to spread its wings and soar even higher

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