We have many, many wonderful writers and speakers at our school. From Year 9 through to Year 13 students are required to make meaning in their own texts. This means writing for various purposes, delivering oral and visual presentations. We are pleased to share some of the wonderful work they have produced with you.
visual presentations - the scully way
Ms Scully's Year 10 class (2014) created some AMAZING visual presentations as a part of their course work. The result needs to be shared with everyone so here they are...
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katikati pathway haiku competition
More success for the talent students who grace our halls! This time in the Katikati Pathway Haiku Competition. Of the 99 entries from over 8 schools, Nadia Snegiriv (Y9) placed first and Emily McCarthy (Y13) placed third and was also awarded commended for a second poem she entered.
Here are the Haiku's they entered -
dewdrops
decorate a spider's web
with diamonds
Nadia Snegiriv (Y9)
1st Place
Ageing takes time
I grow more mature each day
Cheddar Cheese
Emily McCarthy (Y13)
3rd Place
intrepid explorer
living off dreams
concrete jungle
Emily McCarthy (Y13)
Commended
Here are the Haiku's they entered -
dewdrops
decorate a spider's web
with diamonds
Nadia Snegiriv (Y9)
1st Place
Ageing takes time
I grow more mature each day
Cheddar Cheese
Emily McCarthy (Y13)
3rd Place
intrepid explorer
living off dreams
concrete jungle
Emily McCarthy (Y13)
Commended
VISUAL ESSAY - kirsty burrows
This is proof that out of Shakespeare comes great things. Kirsty created this wonderful visual essay exploring the paradox that is revenge.
Slam poetry - emma dalton
Our Y12 students have been completing the last internal assessment of the year. This is an oral or visual presentation that explores an idea arising from a text study. Emma was inspired to write and perform this piece of poetry.
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Another published tgc student - selena wright
Selena Wright, a Year 11 student, entered a writing competition through the Tauranga Writers website. Her piece is to be published later this year.
Selena's piece was shortlisted, and although it didn't win a placing it was very well-liked by the judges. Lee Murray commented the following:
"The Strongest Metal, By Selena Wright. A strongly atmospheric, ambitious story of ritualistic sacrifice resulting in ascension to a higher realm. The world building shows excellent potential and the story has all the elements of a wonderful Game of Thrones-style drama. I loved the non-human characters, but there were a few too many to develop effectively within the limited word count. Focusing on one or two key characters may have resulted in stronger story. Some terrific horror imagery—spindly talons, sharp triangular teeth, and malnourished muscles—made this a chilling read. I look forward to reading more from this young writer."
Selena's piece was shortlisted, and although it didn't win a placing it was very well-liked by the judges. Lee Murray commented the following:
"The Strongest Metal, By Selena Wright. A strongly atmospheric, ambitious story of ritualistic sacrifice resulting in ascension to a higher realm. The world building shows excellent potential and the story has all the elements of a wonderful Game of Thrones-style drama. I loved the non-human characters, but there were a few too many to develop effectively within the limited word count. Focusing on one or two key characters may have resulted in stronger story. Some terrific horror imagery—spindly talons, sharp triangular teeth, and malnourished muscles—made this a chilling read. I look forward to reading more from this young writer."
BEYOND THE STORY
Last year the following girls entered a short story competition Beyond the Story.
Out of over 400 entrants from 65 schools from around the country...
Nadia Snegirev won first place for yr8
Emily Kneale was HC.
The stories of these girls, along with Claudia Lamberton and Leah Owen, were also selected to be included in an anthology of the best writing of the competition.
In 2014 Nadia, Emily, Claudia and Leah are all Year 9 students at Tauranga Girls' College.
Last year the following girls entered a short story competition Beyond the Story.
Out of over 400 entrants from 65 schools from around the country...
Nadia Snegirev won first place for yr8
Emily Kneale was HC.
The stories of these girls, along with Claudia Lamberton and Leah Owen, were also selected to be included in an anthology of the best writing of the competition.
In 2014 Nadia, Emily, Claudia and Leah are all Year 9 students at Tauranga Girls' College.
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NOW AND THEN
Emily McCarthy
Year 13 Tauranga Girls' College
2014
Tauranga. Gate Pa.
The Wednesday morning shiffle-shuffle,
Students laden with school books and other worldly perils,
Destined for Gate Pa Primary school,
Tauranga Girls’ College,
Tauranga Boys College.
Later, the doctors sip their coffee
At the road side cart
During lunch break, and the people who call Tauranga home
(Ko Mauao te Maunga, Ko Tauranga te Moana)
Busy themselves with grocery shopping
At Gate Pa New World,
And Fraser Cove Countdown (hold back the mad rush,
But if you collect 30 stickers you get four teaspoons for $1.99).
People walking the streets of which they know the name
But not the history.
1864
Same setting. Different story.
Stealing over the skyline, 300 men
Of the 43rd regiment bombard Pukehinahina -
Armstrong guns and Howitzers raining shells for eight hours.
Our forbearers fighting - the Europeans commanded by Cameron,
The Maori’s protected by Pene Taka Tuaia - the former to conquer,
The latter to retain.
Gallantry, bravery, passion -
The driving forces behind each party.
The anguish and emotion of the battle running high,
Propelling not only the actions of these warriors,
But the pulsation of their hearts
And the furnace of their souls.
Heroes traversing streets yet unnamed
Making the history.
The valour and value of 1864 is paramount in our history
150 years on we would do well to remember this.
Emily entered a poetry competition run to commemorate the Battle of Gate Pa this year. She won the competition with this entry. Congratulations Emily.
Emily McCarthy
Year 13 Tauranga Girls' College
2014
Tauranga. Gate Pa.
The Wednesday morning shiffle-shuffle,
Students laden with school books and other worldly perils,
Destined for Gate Pa Primary school,
Tauranga Girls’ College,
Tauranga Boys College.
Later, the doctors sip their coffee
At the road side cart
During lunch break, and the people who call Tauranga home
(Ko Mauao te Maunga, Ko Tauranga te Moana)
Busy themselves with grocery shopping
At Gate Pa New World,
And Fraser Cove Countdown (hold back the mad rush,
But if you collect 30 stickers you get four teaspoons for $1.99).
People walking the streets of which they know the name
But not the history.
1864
Same setting. Different story.
Stealing over the skyline, 300 men
Of the 43rd regiment bombard Pukehinahina -
Armstrong guns and Howitzers raining shells for eight hours.
Our forbearers fighting - the Europeans commanded by Cameron,
The Maori’s protected by Pene Taka Tuaia - the former to conquer,
The latter to retain.
Gallantry, bravery, passion -
The driving forces behind each party.
The anguish and emotion of the battle running high,
Propelling not only the actions of these warriors,
But the pulsation of their hearts
And the furnace of their souls.
Heroes traversing streets yet unnamed
Making the history.
The valour and value of 1864 is paramount in our history
150 years on we would do well to remember this.
Emily entered a poetry competition run to commemorate the Battle of Gate Pa this year. She won the competition with this entry. Congratulations Emily.