THE RONCALLI TIMES JULY 2009

Another term holidays has flown by and we have once again been called back to continue our obviously successful school year. Roncalli has experienced a lot of changes and events over the 3 week break including the farewell of a long time principal the mighty John Hogue, the 1st XV rugby team trip to Australia, our Footloose production and the school ball. We celebrated the long and productive service and commitment of Mr. Hogue, over the last 14 years, in a whole school assembly in our gym last term. We were shown a slideshow documenting his time at Roncalli, from his moustache wearing teacher days to his time as principal were he left a legacy that will never be forgotten. The leaders of the various school committees presented him with gifts and tokens of gratitude, as well as the main leaving present, a miniature bust of “The Face of Peace”, the original of which can be seen in Timaru.

The lead up to the end of term was incredibly hectic, with the school production of Footloose being choreographed and organized within a 3 week span, a remarkable feat from all involved. Also, the 1st XV rugby boys were busy fundraising and preparing for their successful trip to Australia, which would take place during the holidays.

Lastly, what some may say was the highlight of their school year, was our school ball, held in the last week of our holidays. It was a fantastic evening, complete with a full sit down dinner, formal dancing, and of course ‘modern dance’.

Steven Burt, Renee Taylor, Georgia Griffiths, Daniel McEwen

By Connor Broughton and Zoe Phillips