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New Zealand schools reflecting their British origins are organized into houses. Of course at secondary-level boarding schools there are boarding houses along the same lines as British public (private) schools. But many state schools also have houses. This is a way of organizing the students for a variety of purposes. Here the most important are counceling and also competitions. Many state schools have boarders, but these are normally cared for in hostels. The school houses are for different purposes.

Benildus House Report

To summarize the year for Benildus House, I would have to say it was a topsy-turvey year. It wasn't in any way unsuccessful, it just wasn't one of our better years, compared to the previous ones. For the potenyial we had through the three Smith boys, Haedon, Jarrod and Justin, and senior residebnts such as Michael Sullivan and Grant Bishop, I thought we could have done quite a bit better in the inter-house events. .... Athlectics has never been Benildus' string point and this year was no different. .... The house rugby tournament brought much excitement to the house, but this was short lived when the houses that were to play each others were drawn. We git drawn with the almighty reds (Solomon), who were te reining house champions. Going into the match with a carefree "have fun at all costs" attitude we went down to the reds by 12-17, not a bad result, considering. .... Benildus was also involved in the Save the Children's Fund collection and the good turnout meant for a successful collection. .... Vertical form teachers and leaders have to be thanked for their help throughout the year, especially fellow 7th formers likr Aaron Tatahi and Neil Hocken who were always willing to help with hose actibities. .... Overall Benildus had a pretty successful year, winning the cross country and not coming in last in any of the events.

Aaron O'Neil, Frances Douglas Memorial College, 1996

La Salle House Report

We may be vocl but .... It seems that for years now La Salle has held the honour of being the loudest and most merry house. But also for many tears it seemed that La Salle hs also held the house honour of being the "House that wins the least". However in spite of all of this, La Sallians are always a cheerful bunch at any spoting event, no matter how far we are behind. .... Those La Sallians continuing on into 97 remember to be vocal, and future leaders who are reading this, bring La Salle out of the doldrums and keep La Sallian spirit going.
Mp< Matthew Gray, Frances Douglas Meorial College, 1996

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