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2022
Mihi Whakatau
Kate Sheppard House
Swimming Finals
Ethics Olympiad
Outdoor Education
Cross Country
STEAM Day
The Language of Music
Service of Remembrance
Digital Citizenship
Music Showcase
Community at Medbury
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From the Acting Headmaster He waka eke noa, the theme
Connecting with our students and
for our teacher-only day at the
families who were isolating has
start of the year was fitting, given
helped us think creatively and be
the journey we are all on at this
flexible as a school.
time. The whakatauki directly
Our school-wide theme of ‘Past.
translates to, ‘we are all in the waka paddling in the same direction, working in unity and leaving no-one behind.’
Present. Future.’ is appropriate as we plan for Medbury School’s Centenary in 2023. Acknowledging and respecting the past, while
Not even COVID restrictions
celebrating the present, and
would stand in the way of the
embracing the future, all present
inaugural Mihi Whakatau, live
exciting opportunities for us as the
streamed to over 270 parents and
Medbury School community. The
grandparents across New Zealand
school-wide theme, underpinned
and internationally. John Parsons’s
by our school’s motto of ‘Play the
Digital Citizenship day at Medbury,
Game’, along with the Christian
the Year 6 Camp, Ethics Olympiad,
values that are its foundations, are
STEAM Day, incursions, sports
more relevant in today’s context
fixtures and navigating a largely
than ever before.
uninterrupted learning programme and curriculum, are only some of the many highlights in the boys’ learning at Medbury this semester.
Warren Durant Acting Headmaster
From the Head Boy My name is Harry Reekie, and I
are, you can pursue them here at
have the honour of being Head
Medbury School. Everywhere you
Boy for 2022.
look, teachers are encouraging
Four years ago I nervously walked
the boys to follow their dreams,
through the gates as a new boy with an enormous blazer, an oversized backpack, and shorts I
unlock their potential, take a chance and give something new a crack. Medbury is a special
couldn’t undo.
place.
I came from a small country
I am really looking forward to
school and Medbury seemed so big. We are very lucky at this school, as I have seen the alternative, with over 75 kids in my
the rugby season, with some really cool opportunities to play in exchanges this year, and the New Zealand Post Cup cricket
small noisy country school class
competition in Term 4.
with three teachers.
Take the chances that come your
My passion has always been
way boys; anything is possible with
sports, including cricket, rugby,
hard work.
basketball and swimming, and I love to go fishing. Whatever your passion is, whatever your interests
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Contents 4
Teaching and Learning
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Mihi Whakatau
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Ethics Olympiad
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STEAM Day
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Digital Citizenship
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Kate Sheppard House
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Outdoor Education
Editor Rachelle Mathews marketing@medbury.school.nz
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Sports
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Swim Week
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Swimming Finals
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Year 8 Surf Days
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Medbury Duathlon and Triathlon
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Physical Education Fitness Challenges
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Cross Country
The Arts
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The Universal Language of Music
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Years 5 to 8 Art
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Years 1 to 4 Art
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Junior Music Showcase
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The Medbury Family
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Service of Remembrance
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From the Boarding House
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From the Trust Board
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The Medbury Parents’ Association
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The Medbury School Old Boys’ Association
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Centenary Update
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Mihi Whakatau On the first day of Term 1 we welcomed the new boys and staff (Manuhiri) to Medbury School with a traditional Maori welcome. The Mihi Whakatau featured speeches from the Acting Headmaster and the Trust Board Chair, an introduction
‘He waka eke noa’ – we rise together, fall together, work together, keep going together.
by Head Boy Harry Reekie, a haka powhiri from the Medbury Kapa Haka group, and a whole school Waiata ‘He Honore’. 05
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Challenging students’ critical thinking
Scott Johnson, Assistant Principal
Ethics Olympiad
On Tuesday 29 March, ten Year 7
up having the sort of intelligent,
In Term 3, a small group of Year
‘ethletes’ took part in a training
civilised discussion that we would
8 boys will take part in a similar
day for the Ethics Olympiad, a
like to see from our politicians!
training day, followed by the
competition that is designed
On the training day, which took
opportunity to compete against
to challenge students’ critical thinking and communication skills.
place online, the students had
other schools.
lessons in ethical theories from
The competition for the Year 7
professors and lecturers at Harvard
boys will take place on Thursday
The Ethics Olympiad has the
University, the Cranlana Centre for
16 June. We wish these boys the
students engage in philosophical
Ethics NSW, Cambridge University,
best of luck!
arguments with teams from
and the University of Texas.
schools all over Australasia, using
They covered theories such as
Zoom. It is similar to Debating. However, whilst Debating is fiercely competitive, in an Ethics Olympiad, the teams are awarded points for showing respect, for building on the other team’s arguments, and for pointing out the weaknesses in their own arguments. The students end
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consequentialism, deontology and virtue ethics. These lessons were followed up by workshops, which were also hosted by teachers from universities around the world, and had the students applying their new knowledge in discussions on moral questions.
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‘Ethletes’ in training.
Teams are awarded points for showing respect, for building on the other team’s arguments, and for pointing out the weaknesses in their own arguments.
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Innovation in a fun learning environment Brendan Collins, Assistant Principal
STEAM Day 2022 STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering,
Rock Band with Makey Makey, nature symmetry in
Art and Maths. On STEAM Day every boy was able
making a bug hotel, Mini Golf on the Turf and robot
to choose activities from across these important
xylophones.
subject areas designed to inspire inquiry and
In the Senior School there was a bridge building
curiosity and promote creativity and exploration.
challenge, gingerbread house making, origami,
Activities in the Junior School included constructing a
make your own ice cream, dart board construction,
hydraulic lift for an Easter egg, Yoga and meditation,
orienteering, the ‘leaning tower of pasta’, spaghetti
‘walking rainbows’ and ‘The Case of the Missing Easter
derby, bath bombs, rocket making, propagating,
Egg’.
theatre sports and Yoga.
Lower Middle School boys could make a flying fox,
Thank you to all our teachers and specialist teachers
carry out food colouring experiments, participate
who provided such a variety of opportunities for the
in an Easter baking craft, literacy based technology
boys where they were able to use their curious minds
challenges or drawing tutorials.
and creative hands to engage in the activities.
For the Middle School boys activities included digging and planting in the vegetable garden, tangram art and mathematics, geoboard art, paper challenges, stop motion videos, clay soap dishes, making a Loopy
Brendan Collins Assistant Principal
The best thing about STEAM day was making the flying fox for engineering to get the gingerbread man across the river. George Wilson, 3S
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We asked some of the boys from 5O to finish this sentence and this is what they said. ...you can use geometric shapes to make cool tangram artworks. Siyuan Wang ...you can use your creativity skills to make a mini-golf course! Ted Jones ...people can use clay to make soap dishes instead of plastic. Alexander Dy ...you can use your origami skills to make paper plane and boats to race. William Valentine ...if you could see half the picture you finish the drawing. Monty Fleetwood ...you can use your skills for gardening. Harry Walker ...you can make a bug hotel out of sticks and cardboard. Jack McMillan ...you can make a movie out of photos. Felix Cui ...it can be a very peaceful group with 3 people! Hugo Munt ...you can form pictures with rubber bands! Will Fang ...you can use short loops of music to make a rock song. Hugo Kijpalakorn ...more people in your group does not always mean you have an advantage. Max Henry ...electricity can travel through your body without you noticing. Timmy Shen 11
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STEAM Day showed me that...
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aising resilient, R capable children. Warren Durant, Acting Headmaster
Digital Citizenship We live in a rapidly changing
and quoting that, at the time there
parents and teachers informed
world where parents and
were almost 200,000 educational
of good digital citizenship and
educators have the exciting
apps available. Within 12 months
practice.
but also daunting responsibility
the number had almost tripled.
of preparing our children and
Today, there are almost three
On Monday 21 February, Medbury
students for a future that is
million apps available. Further,
constantly evolving.
some of our students are learning
I recall speaking with a parent in
to design and program their own
School was thrilled to host John Parsons who presented to boys, staff and parents throughout the day on Internet Health and
2009, in Sandton, South Africa.
apps.
He was the CEO of Apple Africa,
Another thing that has blown
educationist on Digital Citizenship
and the iPad and iPhone had only
me away are the physical
and Cyber-safety. He is a highly
just been launched. He said then,
changes that technology has
sought after presenter on this topic
“Mark my words, within the next
gone through. For example,
throughout the education sector
18 months these devices will be in
brick phones have evolved into
in New Zealand. He is the author
every first world classroom around
powerful, internet capable phones
of ‘Keeping Your Children Safe
the world. This is the future of
with sophisticated cameras.
Online’ and a social commentator
education for our children.”
With all these changes and
who works throughout New
I also remember making a
exposure to such powerful
presentation to a school Trust
devices, there is a responsibility
Board in 2014 about e-learning
to keep our children safe and our
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Wellbeing. John is a leading
Zealand and internationally.
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As part of Medbury’s Digital
John then ran a parent and
at school. The common thread
Citizenship programme for
guardian workshop: Raising
in John’s message is to love,
students, there were three one
Resilient, Capable Children. John
support, and nurture your children
hour presentations and workshops
identified the specific challenges
unconditionally.
during the school day for boys in
children face when using ICT,
Years 4 to Year 8. These sessions
including practical guidance on
were delivered in separate age-
behaviour management processes
relevant presentations, helping
for parents in the situations they
students to take ownership of
face daily. Parents were left with
their well-being and to become
the tools to support their children
capable, confident and connected
in using ICT safely at home and at
within the ‘online world’.
school.
Following on from these workshops,
John’s presentation was direct,
John worked with teachers to
informative, and the message
provide training and professional
proved valuable for all who
development to demonstrate that
attended the online session.
the boundaries they express to
Parents left the session with a
students, help protect the child, the
greater awareness of how they
teacher and the reputation of our
can better support their children
School.
in using ICT and social media
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Trips and Visits Junior School to Ferrymead At Ferrymead, I hung washing outside the house and
We were waiting for the Ferrymead instructor. Then he
we took a bus there. I also did some sweeping at
arrived. His name was Robert. He talked to us about
Ferrymead inside the house.
a few rules. One of them was don’t slide your shoes.
Mahmoud Abu-Hussein, 1M On a sunny Thursday morning, the Junior School went to Ferrymead Heritage Park. We got dressed up into olden day costumes and did housework. We also pretended to be real olden day school boys and went into a very dark classroom.
Then they put us in groups. My group went to the general store. Robert went around the corner and then he spoke in a theatrical voice. After that, he let us into the shop. We shopped for our fake customers. Robert put us in mini groups of three. Ravi and Jayden were in my group. Then we shopped first. Another group finished and they won,
Finlay Douglas, 2R
but we were first. After that, we went to the chore station. My favourite chore was ironing. Finally, we
First we hopped on the bus and I talked to Flynn. Then we arrived at Ferrymead and we sat down with the chickens and roosters. “Cluck, cluck, cluck.”
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had lunch. Our last station was free play! Remi Read, 2G
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In Week 3 of Term 2, Year 6 took a short walk to the
We also learned fun facts about Kate Sheppard such
aged and beautiful Kate Sheppard Heritage House
as she loved to play tennis and owned a pet parrot!
on Clyde Road. This trip was chosen as part of learning more about ‘Past, Present and Future New Zealand’. We gathered in the lounge for a short discussion on what we’ve studied and had a reading of the book ‘Kate Sheppard: Leading The Way For Women.’ Following this we were given an activity sheet in pairs to explore the life and house of Kate Sheppard. As we explored, we learned many facts about her lifestyle and The Women’s Suffrage Movement. We discovered that she went door to door all around the country to get signatures for a petition to gain women the right to vote. Over 32,000 people signed the petition and it was 274 metres long by the time
As a class we were surprised at how women were treated over 130 years ago. We thought that women deserved to be treated more equally and that it was unfair that they were only allowed to do domestic duties and didn’t have the same opportunities as men. It’s crazy how much things have changed in the past 130 years! We really enjoyed our trip to Kate Sheppard Heritage House and thought it was interesting to learn more about the Women’s Suffrage Movement and how New Zealand started a trend of equality across the world. Joseph Chen and Tom Dawson, 6H
it reached parliament. New Zealand had become the first country in the world to give women the right to vote. Just 9 short weeks after the petition was approved, the first women voted in the election! Over 70 percent of eligible women had voted after only 9 weeks of getting everyone’s personal infomation.
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Year 7 High Ropes at the Groynes, and Top Team In Week 7 of Term 1, Year 7 went to the High Ropes
In the last activity, groups were given some sponges
course at the Groynes. The activities included
and a launcher. You would catapult the sponges into
climbing walls, photo challenges and team building
hoops, earning points depending on how far away
activities.
the hoops were.
The climbing wall was very exciting and scary, with two different courses. One was called the Giant’s Ladder, where two partners helped each other up swinging wooden planks that formed a giant ladder. The other course was a challenging obstacle course where boys had to scale a climbing wall and a cargo net, to mention a couple. On the Giants Ladder boys really worked well with each other, encouraging and helping each other up. They were carefully belayed by others in their group on the ground. Meanwhile the other group were scaling the obstacle course one by one. People were conquering their fears of heights as well on the course.
A very big thank you to the Groynes High Ropes Course for making sure Year 7 had an amazing time. In week 5 Top Team came to Medbury. Top Team is a program working to get Cantabrians outside, communicating and working together all while doing fun activities. Year 7 was split into groups that rotated around all the activities. Two groups would compete against each other in each activity. You would face a different opponent every round and you would get points if you beat your opposition. Some of the activities involved water and all of them involved teamwork. The team
Another fun activity was the photo challenge. Groups had to take photos of themselves at the same spot as photos in a booklet given to them. Each photo had a certain number of points, the group with the most points won! There were also bonus challenges such
with the most points was given a certificate. Some people were soaking, some were muddy and some were dry, but regardless, everyone had fun. Thanks to the Top Team group for running an extraordinary afternoon which was heaps of fun.
as making a human pyramid or getting knee deep in Nitin Keswani, 7M and Flynn Moss, 7Z
water.
Year 7 Orton Bradley Orientation Day - Couplet Poems The hard rocks plunging into the
Rough, uneven rocks,
The cold river trying to get
fungi infested water.
withstanding erosion from the
free from the rocks that are
constant feet trampling over them.
blocking them like a huge fence.
The sun shimmering onto the reflective water while it weaves though the oak trees.
Underneath the infested water rapidly grows algae.
Dark, soft moss, Clinging to the rock face,
As the native bush creeps from stream to stream climbing onto the rough rocks.
spreading over it like a virus. Warm, golden sunlight, Fighting its way through the trees,
Sam Leete, 7M
enchanting the stage of nature.
Big bulging boulder as slippery as a freshly cleaned floor. Mud clings onto the boulders for dear life. Sunlight seeps through the green canopy of leaves. Sparkling on the river bed it blinds me.
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Photo credits Ben Stockton, 7C
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Adrenalin Forest On Friday 11 February, the Year
Now onto level 4. I finished it in
8 classes went to Adrenalin
one and a half hours. We could
Forest. When we arrived we got
also finish two and three again.
off the bus and went to get our
I enjoyed my time there and I’m
harnesses fitted.
sure all the other Year 8 boys
Then, we went to have test runs
enjoyed it too. Thank you to the
on the practice ziplines. After this we then went to the level 3 rope course and finished it in half an hour.
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staff at Medbury and at Adrenalin Forest. Arlo McCrystal, 8E
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In the year 8 Options Program,
In Drama, the time travellers
change the colour aspect of the
we had a choice between T-Shirt
practise their roles in the Spark
photos and take amazing photos
Designing, Photography, Golf,
play, in Golf the boys work on their
of angels, and everybody in
The wonderful world of sport, 2D
golfing skills. Also, in the wonderful
photography turned out with an
3D animations, and Drama for
world of sport, the boys make their
amazing presentation filled with
the Time Travellers in the Spark
own sports. In T-shirt Designing
blockbusting photos.
production.
boys make their own T-Shirts with
I can’t wait till the next round of
Every option is fun and different in
iron-on decals, and in 2D and 3D
their own ways, and entertaining
animations they use a website to
tasks and learning new skills has
make a mini-movie.
kept everybody busy during their
Photography was really fun, thanks
Thursday afternoons.
to Miss Seales. We learnt how to
options, and I think everybody else can’t wait too.
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Ping! Went the arrow as it flew towards the target at lightning speed.
Year 6 Camp at Wainui Heights, 14 to 16 February Even though a lot of activities
My Coasteering experience
Jumping off Papa Bear
were cancelled earlier this year,
The second Freddy hit the water, a
It was a sunny day and the water
sudden sense came to me. “You’re
was lukewarm. Just then I heard
up next Ryan.” I was shaking like
we got to jump off Papa bear. I
I was in the 100m Olympic final.
jumped for joy because I wanted
This was it, the moment I had
to jump off Papa bear. When I got
been waiting for. I was finally
to the top, my stomach dropped, I
getting to jump off Papa Bear in
kept flicking back and forth, jump
Coasteering! I was feeling nervous
or not, jump or not. I finally agreed
and excited at the same time.
to jump. “Three, two, one”,
Liam and the rest of my group
I sprung out like a kangaroo. I see
the Year 6 boys were still able to attend and thoroughly enjoy their camp at YMCA Wainui in Week 3 of Term 1. The boys took part in activities such as Kayaking, Coasteering, Search and Rescue, Archery, Low ropes and Orienteering. Let’s have a look at some of the boys’ ‘Moment in time’ writing pieces about their favourite activity at camp.
counted me down. “3, 2, 1!” and I jumped higher than I ever have before!
the bubbles, I taste the blue salty sea water, I hear the big splash as I hit the water, I feel the seaweed
Archery
I flew through the air! “Splash!” As
push against me in the waves. As
I was entering the firing block for
soon as I hit the water, a sense
I got out of the water I smell the
of relief hit me. I had done it! I
bird poop, I feel the barnacles rub
surfaced moments later, my smile
against my feet. That was fun so I
as wide as a rainbow. I tasted
did it again. I felt proud of myself
the salty seawater, and smelt the
that day.
archery, I picked up my bow and then I loaded the arrow. I looked at the target and my eyes were so focused on the bullseye. All I could see was the yellow bullseye. As I pulled the string back, I could see the fins on the back of the arrow. The only thing I could think of was hitting the bullseye. I could feel the
vibrant ocean up my nostrils. I thought to myself as I clambered
Edy Johnson, 6K
up to shore, “That was the best thing of my life!” Ryan Collins, 6K
wood of the bow in my left hand and the string in my right. Ping! Went the arrow as it flew towards the target at lightning speed. Then it hit the target! Ppff it went when it hit the target in front of the hay. Even though I did not hit the bullseye I was still proud of myself.
As soon as I hit the water, a sense of relief hit me. I had done it!
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With the last of my strength I reached up again... Year 7 Camp at Hanmer Spring Forest Camp, 4 to 6 May At the beginning of Term 2, Year
branches under my small hands
Pools
7 travelled to Hanmer Springs
and the shake of my legs trying
for their camp. With beautiful
desperately not to give out under
My feet hammered against the
weather on our side, the boys
me. With the last of my strength I
had some amazing activities
reached up again with a sweaty
available to them, such as
hand and honked the horn, the
mountain biking, tree climbing,
belayers below me cheered
bush skills, rock climbing and
up and I waited to be let down.
of course a trip to the famous
Relieved…
Hanmer Springs Pools. Everyone
miles up to the terror of the ride that was the Conical Thrill. Every flight that we ascended made the look down more terrifying and the weight of the raft seemed to increase with every step.
Jeffery Bergin, 7Z
had a great time and some
stairway that led what felt like
Another flight down, now the look down was high enough to give
amazing memories were made.
the builders of the Burj Khalifa
Read some of the fantastic
Mountain Biking
moments captured by a few of
When we approached the soaring
was intensifying by the second.
tall mountain (that somehow
Subtly, my ears substituted the
we had to climb), Grumpy, the
kids screams of joy, for agonising
instructor, gave us a wee pep talk
cries of dread. As I kept climbing
with some good tips to conquer it.
the staircase, the cries got louder
As we set off on our epic journey,
and less tolerable. I thought the
through the beautiful forest with
climb was going to be endless, like
heaps of twists and turns, we
I was never going to escape the
came across an intimidating and
never ending loop of the staircase.
ridiculously tall climb that looked
Eventually we made it to the top!
vertical, but we weren’t scared.
My buddy and I slowly lowered the
Surprisingly we all got up there in
raft in the little chute and we went
the end. Then came the swoop,
in backwards. I don’t know what
the petrifying drop down the
we were thinking, the green light
mountain. We rushed down there
flashed and we were away!
the 7Z boys.
The Tree Climb Grabbing the first pale block of the tree, I moved upwards and my legs immediately whined and moped about being up in the tree and not on the safe and stable ground. I grabbed the next small block and heaved my body up to grab the next one. My hands and legs got weaker and weaker as I continued to climb, grabbing block after block. After I reached the first steady branch I stopped, looking for a place to put my legs and wheezing. “Can I come down now?” I asked with a tremor in my voice down to the instructor: “No!” he shouted back. Decision made, I climbed with new determination, grabbing the blocks quickly and hearing the honk of the horns as joyous children reached their target. Feeling the gnarly
anxiety. It seemed that everything
like a herd of elephants. There were drops, gaps and hairpins.
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On one of the hairpins, I crashed. On the way back we went through some beautiful trails with heaps of orange, red and yellow leaves. Throughout the trail there were heaps of turns, twists and bumps, and in the end we were exhausted and ready for lunch. Floyd Yock, 7Z 25
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The universal language of Music DIrector of Music, Sonia Lewis
A powerful tool to heal Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
them a break, an escape away
fresh angles on old problems. And
wrote, “Music is the universal
from the maddening world. Music
so the power can last beyond the
language of mankind”.
did in fact help lift the spirits and
end of the song – we have been
Fantastic! A language that we all
help our mental health. More than
taken away from one mindset, to
ever, music gave us a ‘golden
something totally different.
ticket’, a free pass into a world
Music is powerful. It affects our
understand and connect with. A commonality and a powerful tool to bring us closer together, to share, to heal and to connect us together, no matter what culture or religion you represent. The recent pandemic brought most social activities to a screeching halt for over a year. We weren’t allowed to eat in restaurants, exercise in gyms, meet with friends, or visit with extended family. So many of us were left feeling bored, anxious, and lonely. Hunkering down at home meant many of our ‘go-to’ coping skills were taken away. Fortunately, most of us were still able to access music. We relied on music to cope with the lock-down and to give us reprieve or escapism from the bombardment of heartbreaking news of our world in crisis. Many people found that music gave 26
of pure imagination, a chance to step into a room filled with marshmallows or to even take a dip in a river of pure chocolate….. too far?
brains, our bodies, and our social connections. And there’s no doubt that many people have relied on music to get through the toughest of times. So give space when you
For many of our young people,
see your son plug in and quietly
music isn’t always simply
retreat elsewhere. They may just
escapism. Music doesn’t stop
need a ‘breather’ from the reality
us thinking. Instead it gets us
around them. A chance to dream
to reflect; about other places,
or drift into a calm state of mind -
other things, other times, other
‘just being’.
experiences, it transports us to other moments. Music is full of thoughtfulness. It might get us reflecting on our own lives and our own pasts, but it can also provoke thinking about alternatives or push us towards different ways of seeing things. When we escape into music, we don’t just escape into nothingness, we escape into new spaces and new vistas, giving us
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Connectedness and belonging Music can also be used to bring a
calming classical music in the
So next time you get that ‘sinking
more positive state of mind, helping
morning for my students to walk
feeling’, think of the string players
to keep depression and anxiety
into class. It is noticeable to see
on the Titanic performing ‘Nearer,
at bay. While music therapy is an
how it can slow the moments and
my God, to thee’, a 19th-century
important discipline, you can also
reduce the volume of speaking to
hymn. An intention to calm down
achieve many benefits from music
a peaceful calm atmosphere in
the passengers, knowing that
on your own
the room. At the end of a hectic
through a time of turmoil, God will
You may have already been doing
day, playing something that is
be right there.
calming on the drive home or even
…So plug in and sing out on your
this since you were a teenager, but it’s a great idea to keep incorporating music into your daily
during dinner - just peaceful music that you can still hold a family
next walk. Who knows, you may find that you help spread a little joy or
life as you age through the life
discussion over.
cycle - so get the family together,
Music can be used in daily life for
the driver next to you might join in
put on some music and turn it up.
relaxation, to gain energy when
and start singing along too!
Have a family rave in your living
feeling drained, for catharsis when
room. Dance like crazy! We do this
dealing with emotional stress, and
At Medbury, there is a wonderful
all the time in our house. It’s just
in other ways as well.
as good running a half marathon-
Personally, singing has always been
and sing. We certainly look forward
an outlet for my emotions. Music is
to sharing the joy of music again,
like a cup of tea on a cold day that
together as one.
you’ll get the same endorphins and you’ll definitely put a smile on your children’s faces and that’s exactly what they need! More fun and uplifting moments, less seriousness and more laughter! I have always used music as
even find at the next set of lights,
feeling of connectedness and belonging when we come together
helps me deal with stress, sadness and joy, sometimes separately, sometimes all at once. It plugs me into the universe that is far beyond
Sonia Lewis Director of Music
my world.
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Art at Medbury Year 5 Cave Art and Clay pots
Year 6 Fossils
The Year 5 boys have recently been looking at cave
This term we have been studying things from the past.
art from thousands of years ago. We made our own
In Art we made stencils of fossils and printed them.
cave art using a charcoal outline and paint.
Next we are making a massive mural with all our Art
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work together.
Ritchie Tu, 6H
Year 7 Egyptian Art
Year 8 Amphorae
We started by looking at hieroglyphics and practised
To begin our Art year we studied the Art of Ancient
writing our names. Next we created a big A3 Egyptian
Greece and created amphora using pen and dye.
Art work using pastel and Indian ink. Our class
These large clay jars were used to store things like
drew cats as they were an animal worshipped by
olive oil and wine. Now we are making mosaics with
the Ancient Egyptians and we placed hieroglyphic
a Greek theme.
symbols around the border. After that we made Canopic jars out of clay.
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George Clark, 7M
Noah Madgwick, 8S
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Years 1 to 4 Art From left to right: • Mihi with watercolour on crayon by Tommy Holloway, 1H • Emu drawing by Jackson Valentine, 3E • Mihi with crayon boarder by Brad Khemarangsan, 4B • Cityscape with coloured pencils by Jason Yang, 2G • Cheeky Chizzle Birds made with water colours by Vance Stewart, 1M • Self portrait with pencil drawing on collage, by Finlay Douglas, 2R • Picasso style self portrait, by Jayden Shang, 3S • Picasso style self portrait with dye on crayon by Lucas Taylor, 4P
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Junior School and Lower Middle School Music Showcase The Lower Middle School and the
played ‘Surface Pressure’ on the
Miss Holland who gave us clear
Junior School took part in Music
boom whackers. I was playing the
instructions so that we could play
Showcases in Term 1. Everybody
yellow one. It was fun.
as well as we did. We will miss you
liked it a lot.
Because of Covid, we had to
next term, Miss Holland. Thank
The Junior School played the
livestream the Showcases but it
triangles, xylophones and the
was good that the boys isolating
livestream.
drums. The Year 3 boys played
could watch it from home.
Jack Thompson and William
the boom whackers and the Year
A special thank you to our
Fleetwood, 3S
4 boys played the ukuleles. 3S
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“Giggles, competition, banter and team mateship”
Brad Gilbert Director of Sport
A word from our volunteers Like any sports organization,
secondary school, where often
I would like to take this opportunity
Medbury requires the help of
they are playing both with and
to thank all of the Medbury
volunteers to ensure the growth
against their old team mates,
Community who have offered up
and skill development of all of
always competitive but in great
their time in some way throughout
our sporting boys.
spirit”.
their time associated with our
I recently asked a couple of our
Another parent said “It is a
volunteer parents what they most
fantastic way to become involved
enjoyed about volunteering to
with the School and see your
coach a sports team at Medbury.
own son’s development and
One parent said “I have really enjoyed supporting the Medbury sports program helping with teams when an extra pair of hands has been required over the past six years. It has been hugely satisfying to see young boys develop their skills, confidence and enjoyment of their sports as they get older, right through to seeing Medbury Old Boy’s continue through to
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interaction with his peers and teachers. A conversation in the car on the way home would never divulge as much as watching the giggles, competition, banter and team mateship you can witness first hand by getting involved. Volunteering is also a fantastic way to get to know other parents well, who either coach with you, or have a child in the team”.
School. Whether this be helping out on a school camp or trip, through to coaching a sports team. Your support is greatly appreciated and I hope you enjoy getting involved with the School as much as I do!
Winter — 2022
Sports
Junior and Lower Middle Swim Week On Tuesday to Friday last week the
On Wednesday we started
some dives, we also took off our
Years 1 to 4 boys had Swim Week.
learning different styles of
swimming goggles and went
At 8.30am the Year 4s went on a
swimming such as breaststroke,
underwater and searched for
bus to Wharenui Pool. Once we
freestyle, backstroke and butterfly.
them! Ahhhh, we finally finished
had our turn the Year 3s, 2s and 1s
We also learned things like front
Swim Week what an amazing
had their turn.
flips and back flips underwater
week!
At the pool we first got tested and
and tumble turns. Our favourite
put in a group. Some people got
thing we learned was butterfly.
put in the big pool, some people
Thursday was the most tiring day!
were in the middle pool and some
We practiced the things we learnt
people were in the small pool. We
over and over again.
got to meet our instructors and
On the final day it was pouring
then we did a few activities during our first lesson.
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Swimming Finals Aiming to be House Champions! On Tuesday 1 March Medbury School held the
Valentine; Year 4 is Louis Tian; Year 5 is Toby Bush; Year
Swimming Finals. All the boys had a chance to earn
6 is Sam Maxwell; Year 7 is Zac Hibbs; and Year 8 is
points for their House, and the ultimate goal was to
Harry Reekie. Congratulations to those boys.
win the George Abbott Cup for their House.
At the end of the Swimming Finals, we held a House
All boys were working really hard to get better for
relay. I was lucky enough to be in the Hamilton relay
the swimming sports. They didn’t just train inside of
that won for Year 8, with Duncan Price, Marcus Luke
the Medbury gates but also outside. Unfortunately,
and Toby Simôn. For Years 3 and 4, Clyde won; for
we couldn’t have everyone there at the same time
Years 5 and 6, Creyke won; for Year 7, Hamilton won;
because of Covid restrictions, but we managed to
for Year 8, Hamilton won; and Day boys vs Boarders
do it within year groups. Another let down was that
the Boarders won. Overall House Champion went to
there was no cheering or yelling to encourage others.
Ilam. We would like to thank the boys for encouraging
The people who managed to make this happen were
each other, even though we couldn’t cheer or yell. I
Mr Ogston and Mr Gilbert. I would like to thank these
think it went so well, and it was fun even with Covid
two teachers for their hard work to get the whole
restrictions. I really enjoyed being in the Day Boys vs
competition running smoothly. It was great to see all
Boarders relay and I think it was extremely fun, so
boys trying their hardest, no matter what heat they
once again thank you staff for doing this for the boys.
were in, or how well they could swim. Unfortunately, there were no Zones, so we did not have a swim team
William Coughlan, 8D and Matthew Vance, 8S
go and compete. I would like to congratulate the best swimmers for their year group. Year 3 is Jackson Year 3
Year 4
Year 5
Year 6
Year 7
Year 8
25m Freestyle
Jackson Valentine
Louis Tian
Toby Bush
Ollie Brown
Max Inglis
Harry Reekie
25m Backstroke
Jackson Valentine
Louis Tian
Noah Zhang
Sam Maxwell
Max Inglis
William Coughlan
25m Breaststroke
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Toby Bush
Sam Maxwell
Zac Hibbs
William Coughlan
25m Butterfly
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Zac Hibbs
Harry Reekie
50m Freestyle
Jackson Valentine
Louis Tian
Ted Jones
Ollie Brown
Zac Hibbs
Harry Reekie
100m Freestyle
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Toby Bush
Sam Maxwell
Zac Hibbs
Harry Reekie
100m Medley
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Toby Bush
Zilong Chen
Zac Hibbs
Harry Reekie
Relays
1st
Time
House Champion
Years 3 and 4
Hadlee Family Cup
Clyde
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George Abbott Cup
Years 5 and 6
GA Rankin Cup
Creyke
1.19.37
Ilam House
Year 7
Mr & Mrs WA Yates Cup
Hamilton
1.08.40
Year 8
RC Forbes Cup
Hamilton
1.05.59
Boarders v Dayboys
NS Batchelor Shield
Boarders
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Year 8 Surf Days At the start of Term 1 2022, Year
For a lot of people, it was not
I enjoyed our Surf Day 2022. My
8 went on a surf day to Sumner
their first time surfing but they
favourite part was just getting to
beach.
still enjoyed the trip. Not just the
hang out with my mates and have
We were operating under the
surfing, but having a beach day
a day of beach cricket, volleyball,
was a good break for everybody.
and surf.
program Learn to Surf ™. It was a great bonding exercise for classes and the entire year alike.
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We recommend Learn to Surf ™ to anybody wanting to teach their child to surf.
Alexander Foulds, 8S
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Sports
Summer Hockey The Medbury Summer Hockey
We played these games on
and tactics. The rules are different
season this year was a great
Mondays after school at Nunweek
compared to winter hockey, but it
one, with a total of seven teams
Park. The boys got to practice a
is a good chance for boys to learn
taking part.
lot of skills for the winter hockey
some of the hockey basics.
All of the boys displayed great
season.
sportsmanship. I saw this
Summer hockey is a fast-paced
while taking part in the games
game and it is a good chance to
throughout the season.
work on teamwork, sportsmanship,
Harry Blakely, 8S Medbury Panthers
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Medbury Duathlon On Friday 4 March, ten boys
We then racked our bikes and
Congratulations to all the boys
participated in the Lake Crichton
took our helmets off and started
that did it.
Duathlon.
running again. This second run was very hard, not because it was
Our top finishers were: Year 8;
At 3.30pm we set off on our first 1km run. This run took place
double the first run, but it was hard
Louis Hiatt, Year 7; Zac Hibbs, Year 6; Sam Maxwell and Year
around the Crichton Lake. We
getting off the bike and running.
then went into transition. We put
We then tried our hardest and
thank Mr Gilbert, Mr Ogston and
our helmets on and unracked our
pushed our aching legs to the
the parent helpers for marshalling
bikes. Then a 9km bike took place
finishing line where we were
and organising it! I would highly
around the road on a short loop.
greeted by cold water and the
recommend doing it next year if
This bike was quite challenging
accomplishment of finishing a 1km
you can.
because we had a headwind
run, 9km bike and to top it off a
for more than half the bike loop.
2km run!
5; Samuel Taylor. I would like to
Duathlon results Year 5 1st
Noah Madgwick, 8S
Triathlon results Year 5
Samuel Taylor
Year 6
1st
Samuel Taylor
Year 6
1st
Sam Maxwell
1st
Sam Maxwell
2nd
Max Cosgriff
2nd
Max Cosgriff
3rd
Marcus Fogarty
3rd
Marcus Fogarty
Year 7
Year 7
1st
Zac Hibbs
1st
Zac Hibbs
2nd
Sam Ensor
2nd
Harrison Tapper
3rd
Alexander Innes
Year 8 1st
Louis Hiatt
Year 8
2nd
Noah Madgwick
1st
Louis Hiatt
3rd
George Ranken
2nd
Harry Reekie
3rd
Riley Crampton
Senior Duathlon Champion Olli Aitken Cup
Senior Triathlon Champion
Louis Hiatt
CD Robson Cup
Junior Duathlon Champion
Louis Hiatt
Art Aitken Cup
Junior Triathlon Champion
Sam Maxwell
Schneideman Brothers Cup Sam Maxwell
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CPS Triathlon On Friday 11 March a group of
we could not draft on people and
all of the parents who helped
boys participated in the Lake
had a big headwind. When we
marshall and the organisers Mr
Crichton Triathlon.
got back we ran towards transition
Gilbert and Mr Ogston. Thank
At 3.30pm the boys set off on their
with our bikes, racked the bikes
you Mr Ogston for rushing back
and took our helmets off. We then
to Medbury to get the swimming
sprinted off down the gravel road
caps and getting back just in time
towards the 2km run around the
to hand them out to the boys.
lake. This was very challenging
Congratulations again to the boys
because your legs feel really stiff
who participated in the Triathlon
after the bike. Congratulations to
and I recommend it to any boy
all of the boys who did it. Our top
who wants to try it next year if you
finisher was Louis Hiatt, Year 8 who
can.
150m swim in Lake Crichton. We then ran up out of the small lake, up the mats into transition, where we chucked our helmets on and unracked our bikes as quickly as we could so we wouldn’t lose time. We then set off on the 9km bike down the road and back. This bike was challenging because
got 2nd place. I would like to thank
George Ranken, 8D
New Zealand Schools Triathlon The New Zealand Schools
good and I was off on the bike.
watched the Secondary Schools
Triathlon Championships were
The bike course was technical,
races including my brother, racing
held in New Plymouth during
with a sharp roundabout where
in the U16’s. But the best part was
March 2022.
you had to be careful, a couple
watching the elite athletes like
It was a small Medbury team this
of hairpins and some crosswinds.
Hayden Wilde and Andrea Hansen
The run itself was along the
(Hewit) race in their events. These
waterfront, with a small hill each
two Olympic medalists were
lap. After a lot of pain and a few
amazing and inspirational. It
internal curses, I ran over the finish
was a great event and hopefully
line super exhausted. I finished
Medbury will field a large team
8th male in New Zealand, but I
again next year.
year, compared to previous years, as I was the only competitor. I woke bright and early to rough seas and windy conditions - but no rain. It was a fast start to the swim and I came out of the water in the second bunch, so had a lot of work to do. My transition was
was happy when I saw my results, because I had the third fastest
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Physical Education Fitness Challenges DIrector of Sport, Brad Gilbert
Individual and class records across seven challenges The Medbury boys spent the first
This year we also added class
Mr Ogston’s highlight is seeing
six weeks of Physical Education
average records. We went back
boys achieve a little bit more than
in the Medbury School pool,
through all of our data and pulled
what they think they are capable
training hard for the Swimming
out the class averages for all
of, especially hearing and seeing
Sports so that they could try and
challenges. It is wonderful seeing
their peers encourage them
earn as many house points for
the enjoyment of the class when
along.
their House as possible. The boys
they are close to beating the class
turned up with positive attitudes,
average record. It is a great class
Wednesday morning fitness is
and I must thank the morning
challenge and requires effort from
classes who braved the colder
all class members to get close.
conditions!
When asking boys what they enjoy
have been blessed with still, sunny
After the Swimming Sports, we
about the fitness challenges, we
mornings for the boys to swim their
moved onto the fitness challenges.
get a range of interesting answers.
lengths. It’s great to see a range
This is where we have seven
Some boys enjoy the chance of
of year groups attending and
different fitness challenges for
testing themselves in ways they
enjoying each other’s company as
each boy to push himself through.
usually would not. Others said
they practice their strokes. Having
The seven challenges are; sit ups,
that they enjoyed it as it can help
the Year 8 Water Polo boys teach
pull ups, flexibility, agility, vertical
them show where they may need
them the ‘egg beater’ technique
jump, standing board jump and
to increase their strength for their
was another highlight.
the beep test. We have done these
given sport. The most common
fitness challenges since 2008, and
answer was that boys enjoyed
have unofficial school records for
testing themselves against other
each individual challenge which
friends, family members, year
boys have fun trying to beat.
groups and past students.
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another opportunity for boys to get out of bed that little bit earlier to get the blood flowing! This term we
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Cross Country All the boys tried their hardest On Tuesday 10 May, Medbury held their Cross
During the 3k race we were tired but had teachers,
Country at Fendalton Park.
boys and family cheering for us to keep up our
Cross country was amazing, the competition was
motivation.
unreal, and all the boys tried their hardest to get a
Thank you to all the staff involved, it was a great day
good placing. During the Year 4 race it was pouring
and well organised.
with rain, but the boys kept going. They had to run in freezing cold conditions and still did well.
Caleb Carstairs and Henry Botherway, 8E
The race became tiring due to the wet and slippery grounds but we all fought through it and did well. We had amazing races throughout every year group and we are proud of the boys who participated.
Results Year 1 Medbury School Cup Bobby Ferguson Vance Stewart Jayden Wang Year 2 Howard Brothers Cup Flynn Stratford-Bevins Teddy Stapleton Levi Tucker Year 3 Connolly Brothers Cup Josh Somerville-Smith Jackson Valentine Jayden Shang
1st 2nd 3rd
Year 6 R. C. Rutherford Family Cup Sam Maxwell 1st Tom Dawson 2nd Braxton Carstairs 3rd
1st 2nd 3rd
Year 7 R. C. Rutherford Family Cup Max Inglis 1st Joe Osborne 2nd Sam Ensor 3rd
1st 2nd 3rd
Year 8 P.T.A. Senior Cross Country Champion Harry Blakely 1st Noah Madgwick 2nd Benji Johnson 3rd
Year 4 Junior School Cross Country Champion Hudson Stratford-Bevins 1st Tyler Gordon-Bhebe 2nd Louis Tian 3rd Year 5 Elworthy Family Cup Jack Ferguson Bruno Ash Ted Jones
House Result Clyde 1st Creyke 2nd Hamilton 3rd Ilam 4th
1st 2nd 3rd
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Community at Medbury Community Service My name is Tom Eyre-Walker and I am so privileged to have the role of being the Head of Community Service for 2022. Medbury is a school that loves to help other people. I think that helping people is one of the most important things about Medbury. I recently joined a group of Year 8 boys on the walk for the Fountain of Peace. Two Year 8 boys set this up - their names are Alexander Foulds and Toby Sharr. The walk was eye opening, knowing that people in Uganda often have to walk 10km every day to get to school. We raised over $4000. This money went towards a house that will be used for orphaned children in Uganda. The money that we raised contributed over half of the concrete needed to build the house. The House Leaders and House charities for this year are: Oliver Innes, Head of Clyde House - Child Cancer Foundation George Hegan, Head of Creyke House - Koru Care Harry Ensor, Head of Hamilton House - Cystic Fibrosis NZ Connor MacKenzie - Head of Ilam House - Westpac Helicopters These charities have been picked out carefully by all the amazing Houses. I am really looking forward to all the cool things that the Houses can do for the charities. For the most recent mufti day we all dressed up in House colours. There were definitely some pretty cool costumes out there! This year’s World Vision event will raise money to help get clean water to those in the world who need it most. In Term 2, a small group of us will attend a World Vision Leader Development day. This will be followed by a planning day with a representative from World Vision, to help us plan this year’s fundraising event. I am looking forward to learning more about this important cause, organising a fun event, and making a difference in the lives of people with limited access to water.
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‘House Pride’ wall displays by the boys
Winter — 2022
This was an opportunity for boys
The Choristers sang the song
Age shall not weary them, nor the
and families to remember the
‘In Flanders Field’ By Lieutenant
years condemn.
Medbury Old Boys who died in
Colonel John McCrae, then
World War 2.
George Hadden played the Last
When the sun goes down and in
In the Service the twenty one
Post, one last goodbye to those
names on the School Roll of
who were lost.
Honour were read out while I laid
“They shall grow not old, as we
the wreath in remembrance of the
that are left grow old:
the morning, We will remember them.”
Gus Menzies, 8D
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From the Boarding House John Ogston
A hive of activity It has been a very busy start to life in the Boarding
and Hanmer Springs were just a few of the outings
House for 2022.
the boys had over the term. Seeing the Year 8 boys
At the beginning of Term 1 we farewelled Mr Bath
charging about Bishopdale Park one Wednesday
from the Boarding House with Mr Kruger joining the team as a Boarding House Master. Mr Kruger joined Medbury from the Bay of Plenty and is still dusting off the cricket whites each Saturday for Sydenham. We also welcomed back Mr Sam Clark, Miss Ellie Tizzard and Mr James Corbett as our Gap Tutors and from the beginning of Term 2, we were joined by Andrew Fechney as a Gap Tutor. It doesn’t feel like long ago that the first day of Term 1 rolled around, the dorms became a hive of activity, and all of our permanent boarders settled in for another year at Medbury
afternoon in torrential rain was another highlight. The addition of a Playstation 5 has been a hit. Playing cricket, Fifa, Formula 1 and NBA on the big screen in the auditorium has been a lot of fun on wet days. Boarding House cricket also went from strength to strength. This term we had to split the Years 7 and 8 cricketers into two teams in our Wednesday afternoon competition as numbers swelled from Term 4 last year. The competition between the boarders in the Kings and the Volts is always played in good spirits with Mr Black’s ‘plays of the day’ always a highlight during
School.
Wednesday dinner.
This year we had the pleasure of permanent and
When alert levels allow, we look forward to enjoying
permanent casual boarders join us from North Canterbury, Marlborough, Mid Canterbury and the West Coast. We’ve really enjoyed getting to know our new boarding brothers and they have all settled in well. Whilst Covid-19 regulations did at times limit the range of activities, it certainly didn’t stop the term being packed and flying by. Trips to the driving range, skate parks, the movies, go karts, Timezone
the company of casual boarders who make use of the ability to book a stay in our Boarding House. It’s always great to have new faces in the dorms. We’re looking forward to the Winter terms with the fun activities planned and initiatives sorted that we can’t wait to undertake. John Ogston Director of Boarding
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From the Trust Board Nick Harvey
Future focussed Kia ora tatou.
unlock their potential. The path may have changed
I have been extremely proud with how the School
course, but thanks to the quality of our teachers, the
has dealt with the challenges arising from the
pastoral care and the persistence and flexibility of the
pandemic. My sincere admiration and thanks go to
boys themselves, much has been achieved.
the leadership and Staff who have remained level
We are seeing strong demand for Medbury in 2023
headed and calm, while at the same time being
and beyond. While this is a vote of confidence in the
extremely organised and ensuring the boys remained
current direction of Medbury, as a Board, we are
happy and engaged in their learning programmes.
anything but complacent. We understand that both
I also want to thank the parents and caregivers who
current and future parents have choice in where they
have supported the School and the Board during
educate their sons. We remain extremely focussed
these challenging times, while at the same time
on ensuring that Medbury always strives to improve,
managing their own work and personal pressure.
including the quality of our education, our school
The Medbury community was saddened by the
wide culture, and our facilities.
resignation of Ian Macpherson, an outstanding
In other good news, the restoration of Ballantyne
Headmaster who understood the unique learning
House is on track to be ready in time for our
needs of our boys. Ian’s health forced him to realise
Centenary at the start of 2023. Thank you to our
he was unable to continue in his role to the high
architects Sheppard and Rout, and development
standard he holds himself to. This was certainly not an
partners Higgs Construction.
easy decision for Ian and we are extremely grateful for
Thank you to Michael Flatman (Deputy Chair) and my
the contribution he has made to Medbury. We wish Mr and Mrs Macpherson all the best for the next chapter in their lives. The Trust Board is now in the process of recruiting the 8th Headmaster in 100 years to lead our school
fellow board members for their continuous support and contribution to the Governance of Medbury School as we navigate the way ahead. Thank you and nga mihi nui.
into the Centenary year and future. The Trust Board are committed to ensuring the School has the sound
Nick Harvey
leadership structure, skills and diversity required to be
Chair
the leading preparatory school for boys.
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The Medbury Parents’ Association Connecting and growing our community The Medbury Parents’ Association held its Annual
enhance the quality of live-streaming productions.
General Meeting on 29 March, electing current
The Committee is also proud to have purchased
committee members into new roles to continue the
Medbury jackets for our winter sports coaches. These
wonderful service of those who have come to the
wonderful volunteers give up their time both mid-
end of their tenure.
week and on the weekends and it is apt that they
The Committee and School would like to thank
can represent Medbury with pride in the appropriate
Haidee Stratford and Melanie Grace for their time
uniform.
and efforts over the last three years. Haidee and
In addition to these major events, the MPA looks
Mel have worked diligently during their time on the
forward to welcoming potential parents on Open
Committee to bring to life events and initiatives that
Days and connecting with our community through
have benefited the school community by way of
Class Reps.
funds raised, spent or simply connecting the Medbury
The MPA is always open to engaging with our parent
community.
community on any ideas or initiatives you would like
We welcome current committee member Sarah
to see implemented. Please feel free to get in touch
Robinson into the role of President and Kim Veitch
with any of the Committee Members listed on the
into the role of Treasurer. Sarah and Kim are
Medbury School website.
supported by Fiona Kay in the role of Secretary and general committee members; Janelle Pritchard, Sally
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Bettman, Annabel Shand, Emma Turnbull, Tina Ban, Helen Clegg and Mo Wang. After a quiet event year due to Covid-19, the MPA is looking forward to re-connecting our community through a variety of events across 2022 and 2023. First up will be the ever popular ‘Breakfast with the Boys’ with details due to be announced in the coming weeks. Firmly locked into the calendar for Saturday 3 September is The Ultimate Hoedown #3. This highly anticipated event is truly going to be a night like no other. It is fantastic to see the incredible use that the AirTime Hoops are getting in The Avenue and the enthusiasm for basketball. Recently the MPA gifted $10,000 to the school to aid with the purchase of up to date live-streaming equipment. This equipment will
Haidee Stratford, outgoing President and Sarah Robinson, incoming President
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Old Boys’ News and Upcoming Events Our recent Strategy Day on 7 April saw us re-visit our goal to create a strong worldwide network connecting fellow
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Medbury Old Boys together. As a result, the Medbury School Old Boys’ Association is launching some exciting new initiatives ahead of the 2023 Centenary of the School. We are looking for members interested in joining our committee, with interest/experience in one or some of the following areas: Mentoring and Fellowship; Finance and Accounting; Social Media and Communications; and Events Planning and Coordination. Our committee convenes twice a year and is tasked with the important role of connecting Old Boys together with each other and with the School, through annual events, and regular communication. If you want to know more about our committee or our strategy ahead, please contact me at presidentoldboys@medbury. school.nz. We would love to hear from you. We were excited to hear the news that Ryan Stewart (2018) represented New Zealand in fencing at the World Junior and Cadet Championships in Dubai in April 2022. Ryan started fencing in Year 7 at Medbury, coached by Sheldon Ogilvie, a Youth Olympian.
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Annual MSOBA Dinner Friday, 26 August Come and join us for our Annual Dinner from 6.30pm to 9.00pm in The Medbury Centre Auditorium. More details including the guest speaker will follow via email and on the MSOBA Facebook and LinkedIn pages, together with a registration link. Five Years On Function Thursday, 20 October Class of 2017, it’s time to get together for your 5 years on reunion! Come and catch up with your old classmates and teachers over some nibbles, followed by a tour of the School with the Headmaster. Hosted in The Foundation Building from 5.00pm to 6.00pm.
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The Medbury Family
Ryan Stewart at the World Championships in Dubai
The championships offer an excellent experience for New Zealand fencers. Ryan was thrilled to get the opportunity to fence against the World’s Number 1 fencer from Egypt. The New Zealand team had a superb win against Austria, placing the team in the top 32 on the Junior world stage. Overall, an excellent international outing. Ryan also assists with coaching Medbury boys on Fridays. He very much enjoys working with the boys. We love to hear what our Medbury Old Boys have been up to, please send in your news and photos to presidentoldboys@medbury.school.nz.
Intercessions at the Service of Remembrance, 8 May 2022
We look forward to seeing you at some of the upcoming MSOBA events on the calendar. Andrew Yee President Medbury Old Boys’ Association
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Join us on the journey of celebrating Medbury’s 100 years.
The countdown continues... Medbury School was established
On 9 February 2023 Medbury will
These will include art evenings,
by the Chennells family in 1923,
launch the Centenary celebration
a Centenary production of
in the beginning, the School was
with a Founders’ Day Service that
‘Medbury Through the Ages’, a
opened with just 9 boys.
will include the wider Medbury
Music Extravaganza, a Chess
Even though the outlook and
family.
Tournament, sporting events and
curriculum may have changed,
By evening there are options to
Decade Reunions for our Old Boys.
the ideals, standards and
attend a cocktail and canapés
Further information and ticketing
traditions which characterised its
evening for the Official Opening
will become available on our
foundation, remain an integral
of Ballantyne House, and a Gala
website and through the School
part of its education.
Dinner held on-site in a stunning
Office in the coming months.
It is with this in mind that we move
marquee. The weekend will also
To keep in touch and join us
into our Centennial year, taking the time to look back to the past,
offer a Chapel Service, and morning tea followed by school
on the journey of celebrating Medbury’s 100 years please
at present and into what we want
tours.
to achieve for the next 100 years.
In addition to this, events will
contact information by emailing
We are pleased to inform you that
run right across the Medbury
office@medbury.school.nz.
the planning for our Centenary year is well underway, and we are excited to announce the following events.
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Centenary year, where we will be celebrating all aspects of Medbury School life.
ensure we have your updated
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1929 School Photo
‘Vitai Lampada’ There’s a breathless hush in the Close tonight –
This is the word that, year by year,
Ten to make and the match to win –
While in her place the School is set,
A bumping pitch and a blinding light,
Every one of her sons must hear,
An hour to play and the last man in.
And none that hears it dare forget.
And it’s not for the sake of a ribboned coat,
This they all with a joyful mind
Or the selfish hope of a season’s fame,
Bear through life like a torch in flame,
But his Captain’s hand on his shoulder smote –
And falling fling to the host behind –
‘Play up! Play up! And play the game!’.
‘Play up! Play up! And play the game!’.
The sand of the desert is sodden red – Red with the wreck of a square that broke –
Sir Henry Newbolt (1862-1938)
The Gatling’s jammed and the Colonel dead, And the regiment blind with dust and smoke. The river of death has brimmed his banks, And England’s far, and Honour a name, But the voice of a schoolboy rallies the ranks: ‘Play up! Play up! And play the game!’.
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2021 Top Student Successes
Academic
Cultural
National Future Problem Solvers Gold in the Scenario Writing Final
Rockshop Bandquest Best Vocalist
EPro8 Science and Technology Canterbury Grand Finals
Christchurch Schools’ Music Festival 9 selected for Rep Orchestra 1 selected for Rep Concert Band 6 selected for Rep Choirs
Science Awards Trust 1 Bronze, 19 Badges Secondary School Scholarships 6 Scholarships Accepted Otago Problem Solving Competition 15 Excellence Awards and Final Challenge Qualifiers* Top Scorer prize winner awarded International Competitions and Assessments for Schools (ICAS) 26 Distinctions 4 High Distinction RoboCup Nationals National Qualifiers* Nationwide ‘Art in the Hood’ Selected for public display
* = Nationals subsequently cancelled due Covid
Christchurch Instrumental Competition 5 Gold, 2 Silver, 2 Bronze Awards National Chess Championships National Qualifiers Winners Press Intermediate Schools Chess Cup Trinity College of London Music Examinations 12 Distinctions New Zealand Speech and Drama Examinations 13 Honours, 5 Honours Plus Speech New Zealand Examinations 8 Honours, 5 Honours Plus Trinity Speech and Drama Exams 2 Distinctions World Vision Kaiwhakahau Advocacy Award
Award Winning Staff Independent Schools of New Zealand (ISNZ) Honours Awards Chrissie Badger, Service to Music Rosemary Black, Service to Boarding
Sporting Cricket Qualifiers for ANZ National Primary School Cup Cricket Championships* Cross Country Gold at the Canterbury Primary Schools Cross Country Cycling Gold, Silver and Bronze at the South Island Championships Multiple Gold and Bronze at the Canterbury Schools’ Team Time Trial Championships Silver at the South Island Mountain Bike Championships Duathlon Gold and Silver at CPS Duathlon Fencing Multiple Gold and Bronze at Regional Championships Gymnastics Multiple placings at CPS Gymnatics Karate Multiple Silver and Bronze at Regional Championships Skiing Multiple Golds at ISSA Porters Independent Schools Competition Bronze at Mt Cheeseman Intermediate Schools Race Swimming Multiple Gold, Silver and Bronze at CPS Championships Triathlon Silver and Bronze at Nationals Gold and Bronze at CPS Triathlon Canterbury Representatives in: Cricket, Water Polo, Basketball
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The Medbury School Foundation George Forbes
Looking back in order to move forward The Medbury School Foundation exists to support
members will all have the opportunity to reconnect at
the School, and it is always heartening to see
the Centenary celebrations.
another year of top student successes across
As we join the School on the journey of celebrating
a range of academic, cultural and sporting endeavours.
the past 100 years, we reconnect with how our past meets our future, and the value of looking back
2022 is also off to a flying start, as evidenced by the
occasionally in order to move forward into the next
breadth of activities and learning engagement shown
100 years.
in this issue of ‘Play the Game’.
The Foundation provides opportunities for the future
In particular, the Centenary celebrations in 2023
development of the School and the planned opening
that have been outlined in this issue will provide an
of the restored and redeveloped Ballantyne House in
opportunity for wider community to come together in
the Centenary year is an imminent example of this.
celebration and support of the School and we look
I do look forward to connecting with you at some of
forward to the range of events to take place across the year.
the many events planned across our 2023 Centenary year.
Current and past staff, boys, parents and families, including members of our Boarding community,
George Forbes
the Medbury School Old Boys’ Association, current
Chairman, Medbury School Foundation
and past Medbury School Trust Board members, the Medbury Parents’ Association and Foundation
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