Education: Takapuna Grammar School
Taste of Takapuna Cookbook
Takapuna Grammar School community gathers together
to produce a fabulous cookbook
The Taste of Takapuna cookbook was launched at a function at the school on Friday September 23rd (see this month’s Out & About pages). The book has been put together by the energetic Takapuna Grammar School PTA.
Over a glass of wine, Desiree Mason (PTA Chairperson) and John Shafer from Spacific Yearbooks discussed the possibility of producing a cookbook to raise money for Takapuna Grammar School. Little did they know that it would take 18 months to complete and publish. The fabulous cookbook contains over 160 recipes.
Some of the more well known ex-TGS pupils who have contributed are Pippa Wetzell and her two sisters (who were all head girls at TGS), netball coach Ruth Aicken, Pippa Blake, Murray Deaker, cricketer Danny Morrison and Trans-Tasman rower Shaun Quincey. Also included is a recipe from an ex-pupil with a lovely story about cricketer Bert Sutcliffe.
“The cookbook has been a real community effort and we are really proud of the way our community has supported this project,” says Desiree Mason. “The Taste of Takapuna was made possible by the generous support and hard work of many people. The money raised from the sales of the cookbook will be used to enhance the central courtyard, which has become the heart of the school following the completion of the Ralph Roberts Building. We are very proud of Taste of Takapuna. It reflects the unique spirit of our community and this cookbook will be enjoyed by the community for many years to come.”
The book project started when Desiree brought together a small team (Desiree Mason, Wendy Duncraft, Nicky Pridham and Helen Parker) and they began gathering recipes then set about testing and tasting them. They were assisted by friends and family in the huge task. Every week their families tried out at least two or three new recipes, and some have become regular items in their cooking repertoires.
“I must pass on my very grateful appreciation to Desiree, Wendy, Nicky, Helen and John (Shafer) for bringing this project together,’ writes Takapuna Grammar School Principal Simon Lamb in the Foreword of the book. “Thanks also to all the families and friends of the school who have contributed their favourite recipes and to the supporters and sponsors. Without you all, we would not have been able to produce this very special book.”
How to Order…
Taste of Takapuna Cookbooks are $39.00 each.
They can be collected from Takapuna Grammar School (by arrangement) or they can be ordered online using a credit card from... www.takapuna.school.nz
They are also available from The Booklover
on the corner of Anzac Street and Hurstmere Road,
Takapuna Beach.
Direct any email enquiries to: pta@takapuna.school.nz
A French Affair
By Jerry Yelich - O’Connor and Sidonie Jago
A hush settles over the crowd as the spotlight takes centre stage,
the music starts and the first model walks out, poised, head held
high, glamorous and elegant.
So began ‘A French Affaire’ - three hours of fashion that suspended the audience in time and transported them back to 1950’s, Paris.
The Soft Materials Technology Class took on the challenge of organising
the 2011 Takapuna Grammar Fashion Show - an exciting, yet slightly intimidating task.
The show, which featured over 20 student and teacher models, was hosted by the lovely Shannon Ryan from Channel Four.
For the last six years this has been an annual school event held in the School Hall with all proceeds going to the Starship Foundation. However, for the first time, the Fashion Show committee decided that The Bruce Mason Centre was a perfect venue upgrade, as the show has become bigger and better.
Many highly acclaimed local designers were featured: Trelise Cooper, Juliette Hogan, North Beach, Echo, Frank Casey, Ruby Boutique, Repertoire, Viva La Vintage and Black Box were all involved, helping our great cause.
However, the highlight of the show was the student work from Year 10 Denim, Level 1 Culture Couture, Level 2 Wearable Arts, and Level 3 White
on White.
The show went off without a hitch. Every model looked stunning, the clothes were beautiful and the student work left a lasting impression on the packed house. Our very talented dancers and singers stunned the audience with polished, professional performances: Zac Fraser-Baxter, Dillon Feeney, Freyah Zwart, Ella Yelich – O’Connor and Petra Bullock may all be destined for great things.
The drawing of the raffles, containing many generous prizes from supporting local and offshore companies, was a popular end to the evening.
A huge thank you to the Designers, students, Seville’s Hair Academy, Sara Roberts Makeup Academy and raffle sponsors. Most importantly, thank you to Sidonie Jago and Ms. Woodward, who helped the Fashion Show Committee showcase an unforgettable night.
The Year 13 students, who dedicated a huge portion of their year towards the show, are so proud of what they have accomplished and hope that the audience had an amazing time! The show raised over $7000 profit for The Starship Foundation, which is designated to the air ambulance and we hope to raise even more at next year’s show!
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