Just like the Mcleod Cup several weeks before, Marist House affirmed their status as the School's primary public speaking House in the Senior Oratory Competitions for the Gallagher and Meo Cups.
The Meo Cup is for intermediate Oratory (Years 10 and 11) and it was hotly contest by 5 talented orators. Two of these were from Marist House, James Scoon and Nethran Pathmanathan, and they both received placings. James Scoon came Third, with a speech on the Parihaka movement. Nethran won the Meo Cup, with a speech on the Boxing Day tsunami of 2004. The adjudicator mentioned this speech's true oratical appeal and Nethran's technique that allowed to him to really move his audience.
The Gallagher Cup, the School's oldest award (first being presented in 1924, when both Town and Stream were still combined), was contested by four students. One Marist student entered the competition, House Leader Richard Law. He spoke about genetic screening and the rights of the disabled in society. Richard ended up winning the competion, which according to the adjudicator, was very close indeed.
Mr. Watterson, House Dean, was visibly excited when he found out that Marist Men had won both competitions, despite needing to ask what oratory was to begin with. Of course he then went away to tell anyone who would listen that it is another example of Marist House proving themselves as the finest
Monday, October 13, 2008
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Marist Dominate McLeod Cup
Marist men dominated the McLeod Cup prepared speech contested today. Three of the four competitors were Maristians: Richard Law, Nethran Pathmanathan and James Scoon.
Richard won the competition and James placed second: another example of the abilities and commitment of our Marist lads.
Richard won the competition and James placed second: another example of the abilities and commitment of our Marist lads.
Thursday, July 3, 2008
Answering Mary's Call - House Singing Champions!
Friday the 4th of July saw Marist House awaiting eagerly to take the stage in the House Singing competition.
We had just come through a bunch of frustrating 2nd places to Trinity House... second in weekly notes for term 2... second in House Indoor Football...
Marist needed to win to take out the term and finally overtake Chanel House in its death throes.
Marist had prepared thoughouly to win both the small group performance and the hymn competition.
The group would perform 'Apologise', origonally performed by Timbalanf ft. One Republic. Practices had been going well and the group, with the House behind them every step of the way, felt confident.
The House as a whole would perform 'Mary's Call', which is an adjusted version of 'Ireland's Call'. Mr Jarvis changed a few of the words and lines in the song to make it relevant toMarist House and Silverstream. A very detailed 'plan of attack' was drawn up as to how we would move onto the stage to sing the song. Marist, breaking the trend followed by the other, less inspired houses, decided to use the back door of the auditorium and apprach the stage from the side entrance by the music rooms. Led by Marist seniors Matthew Williams, Michael Williams, Kyle Htchman, Anthonie Clement, Ethan Merritt, Jason Woodward, Jamie Robinson and Dale Pavis-Hall, the house arranged into a staggered formation, with junior Marist Men seated or kneeling, and seniors standing on the stage and on bleachers behind them. This would create some sort of sound shell. The plan pulled off flawlessly. The groups performed their respective events and watched the other houses carefully. We all knew it would be a close contest, as all the houses exhibited sound (excuse the pun) performances in all their events.
The judges were left to deliberate.
First up was the group performance. Patrick House was marked down strongly for the way several of their members conducted themselves on stage, but Marist was nervous as to how Trinty had performed in the eyes of the judges. Mr Cole amde a comment about how Trinity suffered from using singers that "looked like they didn't really want to be there..."
But how had Marist done?
The results for the group performance were:
3rd= Chanel & Trinity
2nd Patrick
1st Marist
Cheers erupted from Marist, we had won one of two, but the House Song remained to be seen.
The judges made comments about entrance onto the stage, how far back singers were standing, and how they were looking for a house that actually sung, rather than chanted. Marist was absolutely silent, waiting for the announcements.
The results were as follows:
4th Patrick
3rd Chanel
2nd Marist
1st Trinity
However, due to Trinity's relatively poor performance the group section, Marist was first overall! Now, by a very narrow margin, Marist is in the lead of the House Competition; we had won term 2! This is an accomplishemt that every Marist Man can feel proud of and know that they were an indidspensable part.
We had just come through a bunch of frustrating 2nd places to Trinity House... second in weekly notes for term 2... second in House Indoor Football...
Marist needed to win to take out the term and finally overtake Chanel House in its death throes.
Marist had prepared thoughouly to win both the small group performance and the hymn competition.
The group would perform 'Apologise', origonally performed by Timbalanf ft. One Republic. Practices had been going well and the group, with the House behind them every step of the way, felt confident.
The House as a whole would perform 'Mary's Call', which is an adjusted version of 'Ireland's Call'. Mr Jarvis changed a few of the words and lines in the song to make it relevant toMarist House and Silverstream. A very detailed 'plan of attack' was drawn up as to how we would move onto the stage to sing the song. Marist, breaking the trend followed by the other, less inspired houses, decided to use the back door of the auditorium and apprach the stage from the side entrance by the music rooms. Led by Marist seniors Matthew Williams, Michael Williams, Kyle Htchman, Anthonie Clement, Ethan Merritt, Jason Woodward, Jamie Robinson and Dale Pavis-Hall, the house arranged into a staggered formation, with junior Marist Men seated or kneeling, and seniors standing on the stage and on bleachers behind them. This would create some sort of sound shell. The plan pulled off flawlessly. The groups performed their respective events and watched the other houses carefully. We all knew it would be a close contest, as all the houses exhibited sound (excuse the pun) performances in all their events.
The judges were left to deliberate.
First up was the group performance. Patrick House was marked down strongly for the way several of their members conducted themselves on stage, but Marist was nervous as to how Trinty had performed in the eyes of the judges. Mr Cole amde a comment about how Trinity suffered from using singers that "looked like they didn't really want to be there..."
But how had Marist done?
The results for the group performance were:
3rd= Chanel & Trinity
2nd Patrick
1st Marist
Cheers erupted from Marist, we had won one of two, but the House Song remained to be seen.
The judges made comments about entrance onto the stage, how far back singers were standing, and how they were looking for a house that actually sung, rather than chanted. Marist was absolutely silent, waiting for the announcements.
The results were as follows:
4th Patrick
3rd Chanel
2nd Marist
1st Trinity
However, due to Trinity's relatively poor performance the group section, Marist was first overall! Now, by a very narrow margin, Marist is in the lead of the House Competition; we had won term 2! This is an accomplishemt that every Marist Man can feel proud of and know that they were an indidspensable part.
Monday, May 5, 2008
Marist House - Haka Champions
On Friday 11 April, the four houses were put through their paces with an inter-house haka competition.
Marist House had been building up to this event eagerly. Planning had been under way for weeks on how to lead, present and ultimately perform the College haka. Michael Williams, a Year 13 Marist Man, was chosen to lead. Mr Watterson floated presentation ideas with some Year 13 leaders. The final idea was to come into the Ranks Quad in four lines, based around Marist tutor groups. From here, Michael would call for the lines to merge and form an 'M' shape in the Quad. The judges (Mr Mahoney, Mr White, and two outside judges) would be standing on the stairs that are connected to the mathematics classrooms and would have a prime view of the shape formed. Rehearsals went well, with the use of a drum to help the House learn a sense of the timing and the beat involved.
Marist faced a challenge, being made the first house to perform. We had no idea how the other houses were to go, so we had to set a high benchmark. The four columns entered smoothly and relatively quietly. The 'M' was formed effectively. With superb leadership from Michael, Marist House rose to the challenge, performing the haka slowly, powerfully and clearly. The other Houses followed, and the result did seem uncertain.
Eventually, the judges emerged. Mr Mahoney announced 4th place....not Marist. Then he explained that there was a tie for 2nd place. If Marist was not named here, we had won.
Two houses were called....and Marist was not among them. Marist students erupted into cheers and applause. We had done it, and not in a cheap, close way: as Mr Mahoney explained, 3 out of the 4 judges decided that Marist House had performed the best - a near unanimous decision.
Congratulations to Marist House, and special mention to Michael Williams and Mr Watterson for their leadership and ideas.
Marist House had been building up to this event eagerly. Planning had been under way for weeks on how to lead, present and ultimately perform the College haka. Michael Williams, a Year 13 Marist Man, was chosen to lead. Mr Watterson floated presentation ideas with some Year 13 leaders. The final idea was to come into the Ranks Quad in four lines, based around Marist tutor groups. From here, Michael would call for the lines to merge and form an 'M' shape in the Quad. The judges (Mr Mahoney, Mr White, and two outside judges) would be standing on the stairs that are connected to the mathematics classrooms and would have a prime view of the shape formed. Rehearsals went well, with the use of a drum to help the House learn a sense of the timing and the beat involved.
Marist faced a challenge, being made the first house to perform. We had no idea how the other houses were to go, so we had to set a high benchmark. The four columns entered smoothly and relatively quietly. The 'M' was formed effectively. With superb leadership from Michael, Marist House rose to the challenge, performing the haka slowly, powerfully and clearly. The other Houses followed, and the result did seem uncertain.
Eventually, the judges emerged. Mr Mahoney announced 4th place....not Marist. Then he explained that there was a tie for 2nd place. If Marist was not named here, we had won.
Two houses were called....and Marist was not among them. Marist students erupted into cheers and applause. We had done it, and not in a cheap, close way: as Mr Mahoney explained, 3 out of the 4 judges decided that Marist House had performed the best - a near unanimous decision.
Congratulations to Marist House, and special mention to Michael Williams and Mr Watterson for their leadership and ideas.
Thursday, April 3, 2008
Silverstream Cross-Country
This compulsory school event was held in fine conditions on Thursday 3rd April. The house competed strongly across all year levels: the Year 13s posted second and Jeremy Clegg WON the Year 9 race. What knocked the House down were the boys who chose not to run, and the boys who ran, but made little if any effort. Their 'points' counted against Marist in the overall standings.
Next Competition: Haka: Week 11.
Next Competition: Haka: Week 11.
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Marist House has continued it's fine vein of form, transferring easily from the sporting arena to the academic/cultural competitions. The McEvedy video team, lead by Matt George placed 2nd in the competition but was the obvious winner in the minds of the assembled schol.
Our Quiz team placed 1st equal.
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
Marist @ McEvedy
Many Marist athletes competed with distinction at the McEvedy Shield on Tuesday 4 March. Here's what some of them achieved:
- Josh Kurton - top scorer of any athlete competing - 22 points
- Charlie Hopkins - third in the high jump with a PB of 1.63m
- Kyle Hitchman - second in the javelin
Monday, March 3, 2008
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