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Clan Singing Brings Out The Rangi Spirit

Monday 26 September 2016, 11:32AM

By RedPR

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Dunvegan Triumphant
Dunvegan Triumphant Credit: Supplied

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Ella Fitzgerald said “The only thing better than singing is more singing”.

Rangi Ruru Girls’ School delivered that in spades with a healthy dose of fun at their annual Term 3 Clan Singing competition on the last day of the term, on Friday (23 September).

Dressed in clan colours, the Rangi Ruru Clans competed to see which group performed the best song, choreographed to dance moves. 

Dunvegan Clan won this part of the competition with a stunning performance. Their points will go towards the final result at the end of the year. The 2015 Clan Trophy holders are Braemar who won the title last year for the first time since 1971 (that’s 44 years!).

The performances were judged by two guest judges from Christ’s College and two members of staff from Rangi Ruru.

Clan Co-ordinator and Year 13 Dean, Leigh Allan says the concept behind the clans is to form connections between year levels to foster community spirit.

“It’s fun, colourful and very very loud!” said Ms Allan

“The clans compete in a number of different events during the year and Clan Singing is definitely one of the highlights. Girls get to show their creativity through music and they really enjoy dressing up and working together and it is a great way to celebrate the end of a very busy term,” she adds.

The Clans, led by two Year 13 leaders, are made up of girls from across Years 7 to 13. Named after Scottish castles, Balmoral, Braemar, Doune, Dunevegan, Glamis and Stirling, the Rangi Ruru Clans celebrate the school’s Presbyterian heritage.

www.rangiruru.school.nz