Western News: September 01, 2022

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Thursday September 1 2022
Art on show at St Margaret’s College
THE ST Margaret’s College
Art and Sculpture Exhibition
will be held from tomorrow
until Sunday at the school
gymnasium, 12 Winchester St,
Merivale.
Established six years ago,
the exhibition always has a
wide following. This year the
exhibition will feature leading
New Zealand contemporary
artists courtesy of Scape (Kate
Woodley, Nathan Pohio,
Audrey Baldwin, Neil Dawson,
Heather Straka, Gill Gatfield,
Piri Cowie), as well as a collection
of United States modern
art generously presented for
sale by the Rutherford family,
including some truly spectacular
original works. Other
artists represented include
Callum Arnold, Ben Reid,
Jamie TeHeuheu, Robin Neate,
Ira Mitchell, Esther Deans and
Rose McKellar.
This biennial event raises
funds for The St Margaret’s
College Foundation, the
charitable trust established to
enable students to realise their
potential in a supportive and
well-resourced environment
through initiatives including
scholarship, assisting
students and their families
through times of hardship,
and promoting continued
excellence in academia, the
arts and sport.
The St Margaret’s College
Art and Sculpture Exhibition
coincides with the opening of
The Arts Centre’s Sculpture
Festival, for a weekend of
celebration of the arts and
education.
To purchase tickets for the
opening night (tomorrow,
7pm) visit https://www.trybooking.co.nz/KNC.
The exhibition will be open
to the public with free admission
on Saturday, 9am–4pm
and on Sunday, 10am-2pm.
PREPARATION: Looking
over artwork are (from
left): Grace McGregor,
Maddie Pfahlert and
Harley McVicar.
Basketball side makes it three in a row
CHRIST’S College’s top
basketball team has won the
Thomson Trophy for the third
year in a row.
Under the guidance of 2022
New Zealand Coach of the Year
Ben Sheat, they are the first side
to achieve the three-win streak
since 2006.
“It has been our toughest title,
battling through the challenges
of sickness and injuries throughout
the season,” Sheat said.
“But the boys rose to the occasion
in the final, winning 99–81
against St Thomas of Canterbury
College.
“It was an awesome atmosphere
for the game, with a crowd
of about 1500 at Cowles Stadium.
The support was outstanding,
and the boys delivered a true
team effort, with everyone making
a major contribution.
“For our Year 13 players, it
was a great way to end a massive
season.”
Sheat, who has steered the side
for five years, also lauded the
commitment and achievements
of the whole squad.
“Throughout the season, all the
boys have shown great resilience,
powering up for each game and
never backing away from the
challenge.”
Standout guard Tom Harrison
– scoring 36 points – was
named most valuable player in
the final, while Hunter Adam
was in equally fine form, adding
a further 27 points.
Back row: Senior B Head Coach, Joe Cook-Green, Santino Felitti-Duter, Gus Eglinton, Austin
Smith, Nic Book, Bruno Vaughan, Fergus Johnston, Ihaka Cate, Matthew Lewis, Robert Mc-
Clean, Ed Davidson, Liam Jack, Fox Gray, Senior A Coach Ben Sheat. Front row: Senior A Assistant
Coach Rami Hammond (left), Aston Nijjar, Truman Heath, Will Jones, Hunter Adam,
Tom Harrison, Jacob Clements, Jordan Braithwaite.
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