HeadBOY REPORT And to my bolo, the wannabe Maori girl I have worked so closely with this year, Chanelle "Shazza" "Neil" Hill. From reminding me when meetings were on to helping me out whenever things were tough, we got there in the end and we had a blast doing it. I still don't forgive you for bowling me over at the Leadership camp but let's not go there. Thank you so much for being the girl that you are, it has been a complete honour working with you. Mum and Dad. Thank you for being so supportive throughout this whole year. Even when I'd get angry at you for no reason, (although I'm not sure if the naughty chair is still a suitable consequence for your 6 foot 2 son anymore?) Anyway thanks for all you have done for me. Love you both (She paid me.) On numerous occasions throughout this year I have suddenly realised that this is in fact the last time I would be participating in a range of things. Whether it be the last time I'm going to dress up as a Shepherd at a House event, the last time that I play sport for the mighty Nua or the last time I experience the laughter and learning of everyday College life. What has become such a familiar setting will definitely be missed. So to next year's students, especially the prefects, I wish you an amazing year. Make the most of every opportunity and remember that your year will fly by faster than ever so have fun with your friends, and focus on the important things that will get you towards achieving your goals. I wish all the best to your new principal Mr. Congdon who will bring a fresh new approach into leading the College. (WARNING: This section will undoubtedly have you in tears...) Finally, to the class of 2014. It has come to my realisation that not only is this our final year of secondary school, but it is the start of a whole new chapter in all of our lives. And what is even harder to believe is that for many of us our Horowhenua College Uniform will now be stored in the closet for years. Although it will be put away, this does not signify the end of emotional ties and the loss of the college’s attributes, but the friendships, the memories and the lessons learnt since entering this amazing College, are things we will cherish forever. And Horowhenua College has given us an abundance
of opportunities that will help us in our future endeavours and it is without a doubt accurate in saying that we have been set up well. So I will finish with a very suitable quote that I've adapted. "You can remove the boy from the college, but you can never take the college out of the boy." Don't ask me who said that because I have no idea but it seemed fitting for this occasion. Thank you all so much for the best five years of my life, you have all been so supportive and given back so much to this college. Good luck for all of your career paths, I'm confident that we will meet up in the not too distant future. Ka kite ano, Alex Whiley Head Boy - 2014