EDUCATION: ROSMINI COLLEGE
Prizes and departures New term news from Rosmini Rosmini College will begin 2017 without two of its longest serving staff members, Ray Roberts and Grant Richards. Rosmini’s Headmaster, Mr Nixon Cooper says: “Ray and Grant retired at the end of 2016. Between them they have given 62 years of service to the College. Their experience, knowledge and dedication is irreplaceable.” Ray Roberts (B.A (Hons), M.A., Dip. Tching, Dip. Ed.) started teaching English at Rosmini College in 1987. Ian Ready, Rosmini College’s former Head of English says: “Ray to me is a true renaissance man whose interests and accomplishments cover so many activities. A true academic (a declining species in New Zealand schools) and an Ray Roberts outstanding sportsman; with his judo to Olympic level, his love of football, rugby, and cricket. He also has a great love of cuisine. Ray is also a talented musician, particularly at singing, and I always enjoyed his company in the choirs at the Stations of the Cross.” “Ray, above all, was always a gentleman and he was supportive of his staff.” He added. Rosmini College Old Boy, Mike Thornley (1993 – 1996) adds Ray Roberts was “an inspirational teacher” and he recalls: “In Form 7, studying Henry V, Ray sat up the front and could quote page after page without ever looking at the book. He never left out a word. It made it an interesting subject because he enjoyed teaching it.” Grant Richards (T.T.C.) began teaching at Rosmini College in 1983. Year 13 Dean, School Counsellor and fellow Technology teacher, Owen Hughes says: “Grant has a massive amount of experience in just about every aspect of school life. He has been heavily involved in coaching, P.E, technology, Grant Richards careers and sports organisation. I have never seen him rattled and he is always able to give you an opinion that you may not have thought of when problems occur. Your wise words will be missed by many.” Rosmini College’s Head of Technology and Year 8 Dean Mike Broome adds: “Grant has been working in the Technology Department for well over ten years. There will hardly be a student that hasn't got something Grant helped make in their home. His no nonsense approach and helpful and friendly manner will be a hard act to follow.”
Ray and Grant retired at the end of 2016. Between them they have given 62 years of service to the College. Their experience, knowledge and dedication is irreplaceable. Year 7 and 8 Prizegiving
Rosmini College’s Year 7 and 8 prizegiving was held on Tuesday 13 December in the Tindall Auditorium. School Chaplain, Father Craig Dunford led the School Prayer and Year 7 student, Benedict Chan played the piano. Year 8 student, Shewon Fernando performed Goldenhorse’s ‘Maybe Tomorrow’ and, finally, A Capella sang ‘Joy to the World.’ The Top Academic Student in Year 7 was Luke Farrand and the Top Academic Student in Year 8 was Tony Lim.
Year 9 and 10 Prizegiving
Rosmini College’s Year 9 and 10 prizegiving was held on Monday, 12th December in the Tindall Auditorium. School Chaplain, Father Craig Dunford began the prizegiving with a prayer and Year 10 student, Marvin Williams-Dunn led the School Prayer. Year 10 student, Jason Mittef played the piano then Rosmini’s school band, Slipstream, performed ‘Speed of Sound’ and, as with the Year 7 and 8 Prizegiving, A Capella sang ‘Joy to the World.’ The Top Amesh Wijesinha Academic Student in Year - Junior School Dux. 9 was Daniel Malik. Year 10 student, Amesh Wijesinha was named the Junior School Dux and he was awarded the Brownlie Cup. Amesh also sang with A Capella and he won the Junior Social Studies Prize (along with Joshua Pereira), the Scholz Debating Cup and the Ross Pedersen Cup for Junior English as
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