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of leavers setting off on the next stage of their development. Each has made a significant contribution to the school during their years at NPBHS but on leaving they realise that the school has also made a significant contribution to them. It has been an essential pathway for them in the transition from boyhood to manhood. To those who are leaving at the end of 2005, go forward with pride and enjoy being part of the tradition of NPBHS. Do remain in contact with the school and take part in the Old Boys' Association. The Board ofTrustees wishes each of you every success in your chosen career. Mr Stephen Harrop Chairperson NPBHS Board ofTrustees November 2005
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Staff Notes 2005 The year started with very few changes being made to our staffing. We farewelled Mrs Anna Stevens at the end of 2004 and wished her all the best as Head of English at the new Coastal Taranaki School, established to replace Okato College. Ms Victoria Kerr accepted the position for 2005 of Assistant HOD English. Ms Kerr came to us from King Edward VI High School, Stafford, England, where she had been HOD English. Victoria has worked with the Department of Education at Keele University in the training of associate teachers, acting as a mentor. Victoria has a keen interest in the arts and drama and has already made an impact on the stage this year. Dr Nandana Ariyaratne arrived at the start of the year to teach Chemistry and Science, after an outstanding teaching record at both high schools and universities in New Zealand and overseas. He gained a Bachelor of Science with first class honours in Chemistry and Biology and a Doctorate in Philosophy in Chemistry from the University of Hawaii. Mr David Bublitz returned to his old school as a teacher of Physical Education and Health . An Old Boy, David gained his Bachelor of Physical Education from Otago University and Teaching Diploma from Massey before teaching at Wellington College from 1996 1998. For the last five years he has been based in London, where he was Teacher-in-Charge of Physical Education and Personal Social Health and Education at Stanford House Secure Children's Home, a school for 12 - 16 year olds with behavioural and learning difficulties. David immediately got involved in coaching Basketball and is now Teacher-in-Charge of Basketball. Mr Andrew Hope returns to us after two years at Tauranga Boys' College. Andrew adds the extra responsibility of taking charge of Carrington House in the Hostel to Assistant HOD in Mathematics and Assistant Dean of Year I 0. Mrs Mary Porteous took a term's leave in Term One and we welcomed Miss Kirsty Grieve back in a part-time capacity along with Mrs Lynda Newman, who had recently taught at StMary's and Sacred Heart College. The end ofTerm One saw two long-serving staff leave. Mrs Rosemary Carter became Guidance Counsellor at Timaru Girls' High School. Rosemary grew and developed her role at NPBHS from Head of Transition to part-time Counsellor. She was instrumental in developing excellent Gifted and. Talented programmes within our
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Mr Malcolm Rose decided to retire, after24 yearsteachingat NPBHS. Malcolm has been in charge of Engineering at the school, with many boys benefiting from his expertise and skills in the technology field. Malcolm will always be remembered for his help in organising the morning teas at the school athletics and swimming sports. On one occasion he got the school tractor and trailer, loaded up the morning tea and Mrs O'Byrne, the Tea Lady, and drove down to the grassed area beside the swimming pool. All was going well until Malcolm drove the tractor underneath the Outdoor Volleyball net and ended up trailing it behind him. We wish Malcolm all the best in the next phase of his life and thank him for all that he has given to the school over a long period of time.
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Mrs O'Byrne also had her share of problems this year when she fell back while pruning her trees at home. Marie made an excellent recovery and it was great to see her return in Term Four.
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Mrs Gail Woodward also left at the end of Term One. Gail looked after our Development Office as Office Manager for 2 I!2 years, and took this role to new heights. We wish her all the best in a new venture in Havelock North. We welcomed Nicky Howarth to fill this position. Mr Evan Hoskin started after Easter after transferring from Hawera High School. Evan was the HOD ofTechnology at Hawera and he has quickly made his mark in the classroom and as Assistant Coach of the 2nd >0/ Rugby team. At the end of Term Three Mr Chris Woods left, after five years, to pursue a professional rugby career in England. He has been an excellent teacher in the Physical Education and Health Department and a Hostel Master. We wish Chris all the best in this next adventure. We thank him for all he has done to enhance the lives of our young men, from following his fortunes on the wing for Taranaki to dancing to the sounds Chris produced as DJ for the school socials we had during the year. Another Old Boy, Mr Kane Rowson , took over from Chris in the PE Department at the start of Term Four. He had been Head of Syme House in his time here as a student, and after completing a Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science at Waikato University, headed off to play professional cricket in the UK. He is a current Taranaki representative cricketer and we congratulate him after his recent selection into the Central Districts Cricket Team. The Physical Education and Health Department has certainly had its share of disruption this year with Mr Dale Atkins (HOD) and Mr David Bublitz both undergoing major knee surgery. Our thanks must go to Mrs Leith Atkins and Old Boys Tim and Matthew Cleaver for ensuring the department was able to function smoothly under the guidance of Mr Larry Wilson, Acting HOD. There have been a number of new additions to the fam ilies of staff since the last Taranakian, with the arrival of another daughter for Nigel
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