Page 8 - 1980 News Clippings

VARIETY CONCERT AT NGARUAWAHIA HIGH SCHOOL WELL ATTENDED

A well attended variety evening creditably performed by Lance’s Lot. This
rounded out weeks of blood, tears, toil and went down well with students and staff. Your Life
sweat for participants in this year’s Brian Howard, Arthur and Dean appetites for the full drama production
concert in the Ngaruawahia High School stole the thunder from Belinda Hill with a later this year under the direction of Mr

hall on Thursday night. male-oriented speech entitled “It’s hard to Seargeant.
The Maori Culture Group, who have be humble.” Belinda’s title was on

already established an enviable standard, women’s place in the world. by
did not disappoint their followers and Third form speech contest winner of humerus advertisements, as did
fands with presentation of poi and stick Kevin Robertson gave his views on Walters
games in ultra-violet light. advertising while finalist George Simon of curtain

Sixth-form girls illustrated the perils the seniors gave the world’s toilets the and self
of being a member of the school’s 1st 15 recognition they deserved, much to the wanting more.
rugby squad. Vivienne and Nicole are to delight of the audience.
be commended for their skilful and Linda, Helen, Sandra and Tracey set up on a separate staging set up to the
entertaining puppetry act. demonstrated their abilities in ribbon front of the hall competently played

One of the regular slots in the dancing using fluorescent ribbons and Pays the Ferryman?
programme was how the teachers were ultra-violet light, a stunning presentation. “Roundabout Theme,
seen through the eyes of students, more Sun

EDUCATION FOR LEISURE

Ngaruawahia High School Pupils Participate

November 10, 1980 We were fortunate to have valuable

Last Monday saw the fourth forms assistance from Dawn Metcalf and Kevin
from Ngaruawahia High School Williamson for archery, Trevor Luders for
scattered as far as Lake Rotoehu (near tramping, and several local experts for
Rotorua), Raglan, Pirongia, Forest Park golf to assist with the training of these
and Thomson’s Track at Te Aroha. groups.
These were just a few of the 10 locations The fishing group had a most

available to the fourth formers for their enjoyable and successful three day
two activity days. weekend camped on the shore of Lake

The first day, November 25, Rotoehu, bringing back six trout. The
under threatening skies, was essentially a small but enthusiastic motocross group
training day, in preparation for the various conquered Thomson’s Track amidst plenty

pursuits on Monday. Ten activiries were of mud.
provided including fishing, motorcross, The tramping party climbed Mt.
tramping, golf, surfing, canoeing, grass Mahaukua (899m) and found conditions at
skiing and waterpolo, airforce, skating the top extremely blustery, however the
swimming and archery. tramp was thoroughly enjoyed by all. The