2014 HNHS School Magazine | Page 29

At the start of the year, we were ready to pick Miro House up off the floor from a losing streak and claim the Patu for our own for the first time since 2006. The year 13’s had never had a chance to hold the Patu, to hold our heads up high among the other houses, and to show what we’re made of. Winning the Patu would have been the high point of our final year. Camp was a huge highlight to start the year off on the right foot. Acing all the interhouse activities, the camp shield looked in our sights. Unfortunately, we fumbled on the last hurdle and lost our lead, losing to Rata. However, all the Miro year thirteens bonded and came home with sore throats from all the chanting and the Kapa Haka We quickly realised the hard work our own choir concompetition, with enthusiasm and drive for a great year. ductors put into us an