St Andrew's College Centennial Chapel Guide

Centennial Chapel Te Kareti o Hato Anaru Te Kotahi Rau Tau o te Whare Karakia

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taonga tuku iho

Unless the Lord builds the house, the builders labour in vain.

Unless the Lord watches over the city, the guards stand watch in vain.

PSALM 127

The Chapel site, formerly a thickly wooded area known as the Grove, was selected by WM MacDonald. The trees were cleared in 1950 with LW Stewart (Rector 1947–1962), DC Wilson (Chairman of Memorial Committee) and students, including Head Boy EH Poole (1946–1950), striking the first axe blows. The landscape was reconfigured to accommodate the building of the Memorial Chapel. Further landscaping was carried out once the Centennial Chapel was completed in 2016.

MEMORIAL CHAPEL Date: 1955 – 24 October 2013 (Decommissioned) Designed by Margaret and Robert Munro Built by TH Alexander Building Co.

CENTENNIAL CHAPEL Date: 2016 Designed by Architectus Built by Armitage Williams Construction

Photo: Simon Devitt

Memorial Chapel

1955

After many decades of fundraising and planning, the Memorial Chapel was dedicated on 27 March 1955, fulfilling the dreams of many and realising long held hopes for a place of worship at St Andrew’s College. Built in memory of the 61 Old Collegians and two staff who lost their lives in WWII, the Memorial Chapel played a central role in College life. Over the years the Chapel was enhanced with gifts from many members of the College community. The devastating 2011 earthquake damaged the Memorial Chapel extensively and it was decommissioned on 24 October 2013, after nearly six decades of service. The careful deconstruction of the Memorial Chapel ensured that important original elements were salvaged to be incorporated in the Centennial Chapel.

Centennial Chapel

2016

The College Board of Governors selected the design entered

by Patrick Clifford of Architectus in the architectural competition for the second Chapel to built on the site. The clear brief to include salvaged elements from the Memorial Chapel and honour the past, yet provide the College with a modern open place of worship, has resulted in the wonderful building the St Andrew’s College community has proudly taken into its heart. The Centennial Chapel was dedicated on 25 October 2015 by the Right Rev. Andrew Norton, Moderator of the Presbyterian Church. The 750 seat Chapel is used for worship, celebrations, assemblies, presentations and special musical events. The generosity of many St Andrew’s College community members, including the PTA and Old Collegians Association, contributed significantly to the cost of constructing the Centennial Chapel. The Centennial Chapel houses many treasures from the Memorial Chapel placed sympathetically alongside more recent acquisitions, which collectively continue to tell the rich history of the College and its people.

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Memorial Chapel Foundation Stone, 1952 Laid by Rev. AT Thompson, Founder of the College.

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GALLERY

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Doors and Stone Lintel with Crest, 1955 Door and stone lintel from the north eastern porch of the Memorial Chapel.

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Margaret and Robert Munro

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4 Lantern, 1955 Wrought iron glass lantern from the Memorial Chapel exterior.

Margaret and Robert Munro James Powell and Sons, Whitefriars, London; Stewart Stained Glass (restoration 2016) Mrs P Kennedy (Snr) and family in memory of P Kennedy (College Benefactor)

6 Memorial Shrine, 1957 Carved oak shrine with glass lid made to contain the Book of Remembrance.

RC Munro C JC Vivian (carver); H Sherwood (cabinetmaker); LF Seaton (polisher) G Old Boys Association (1954), now known as Old Collegians Association

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7 Book of Remembrance, 1955 Large leather-bound book, honouring Old Collegians and staff who died on active duty, 1939 onwards, and all Old Collegians who served overseas in WWII. D

WA Sutton C WA Sutton (calligraphy, illumination); M James (leather tooling); AT Cartwright (binding), L Brady (additional calligraphy in 2001) G Old Boys Association (1954), now known as Old Collegians Association

8 Pro Patria Boards, 1948 Oak boards, first hung in Assembly Hall then in Memorial Chapel.

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Girls and Old Girls of Rangi Ruru Presbyterian Girls’ School

5 War Memorial Window, 1959 Formerly located in Memorial Shrine of the Memorial Chapel.

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2 Memorial Chapel Model, 2013 Model of the Memorial Chapel which stood on this site 1955–2013.

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CENTENNIAL CHAPEL FOYER Gifted by the St Andrew’s College Old Collegians Association

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Centennial Chapel Foundation Stone, 2015 Laid by G Moore, Board Chair.

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J Hendry (OC 1930) WL Hand

Naylor Hillary Legion d’Honneur, 2018 Legion d’Honneur medal presented to NG Hillary (OC 1933) in his hundredth year, 2017; Box frame made of rimu wood recycled from Memorial Chapel; Calligraphic text ink and gold leaf, photo of Naylor Hillary (Bissland family collection).

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Medal originally created by Emperor Napoleon in 1804, since redesigned by Napoleon III; D Trerise, City Art Depot (case), Lorraine Brady FSSI, Lorraine Brady Calligraphy and Lettering Design (calligraphy) C City Art Depot, 2018

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10 Ancient Scottish Stone, Medieval, 1952 (Acquired) Block of red sandstone with medieval carved molding from the gates to St Leonards Chapel, St Andrew’s University, Scotland. The idea to secure this link between this famous university and St Andrew’s was made by Rev. AT Thompson, founder of St Andrew’s College. Formerly in Memorial Chapel.

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Craftsman centuries ago in Scotland Sir James Colquhoun Irvine, Principal and Vice Chancellor of the University of St Andrew’s, Scotland (est.1512)

11 Dedication Stone, 1955 Part of the historic stone from the gates to St Leonards Chapel St Andrew’s University, Scotland, carved to commemorate the Dedication of the Memorial Chapel.

RC Munro C C Dunn (lettering)

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12 Antependium, 2016 Commissioned by Mrs CM Leighton (Rector 2007–current) to symbolise 100 years connection between St Andrew’s College and Scotland.

Prof. M Lochhead, Glasgow (embroidery) in consultation with students and staff of St Andrew’s College (2014); D Trerise, City Art Depot (box frame) C Prof. M Lochhead (embroidery); City Art Depot (box frame)

16 Lantern, 1955 Wrought iron glass lantern from Memorial Chapel exterior.

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13 Murray Window, 1986 G Stewart C G Stewart; Stewart Stained Glass (restoration 2016) G Gifted by Alexander Murray (OC 1956) and Beverley Murray, and their sons Scott (OC 1980), Andrew (OC 1981), Nicholas (OC 1983) and Dougall (OC 1984) D

CONTEMPLATION ROOM ‘Time For Quiet Reflection’ Gifted by the McDonald Family

17 Cross, 2016 Made from timber salvaged from the Memorial Chapel.

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G Stewart G Stewart; Stewart Stained Glass (restoration 2016) Dr I Francis in memory of his parents, Rev. S Francis (Chairman of St Andrew’s College Board 1948–1963) and Mrs C Francis

15 Door and Stone Archway, 1955 Bell Tower door and arch from the Memorial Chapel entrance. Oak doors with iron hinges; Oamaru Stone arch.

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Margaret and Robert Munro JC Vivian (stone carving)

Architectus Andrew Davies, Tréology

18 External Window, 1955 Lower bell tower window from Memorial Chapel.

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THE VESTRY In honour of Kathleen Burns Gifted by the Burns Family

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Girls and Old Girls of Rangi Ruru Presbyterian Girls’ School

19 Organ, 1964 Funded by donations from Chapel services and proceeds from concerts.

Margaret Munro (organ case), WR Croft with assistance from College Music Master, DH Wilks (specifications) C George Croft and Sons (Auckland); H Sherwood (organ case) G St Andrew’s College and the Ladies Circle D

20 Pews, 1955; 2015 (Modification) Light polished beech pews from the Memorial chapel, altered for the Centennial Chapel.

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CENTENNIAL CHAPEL GALLERY Gifted by the Anderson family in memory of RG Anderson (OC 1922) and LM Anderson

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33 Memorial Lamp, 1961 Hexagonal column made of a mixture of cement and marble chips, wrought iron lamp, base of polished Halswell stone set in concrete. In memory of four boys who died of sickness or accident whilst attending the College – WF Ford (1954–1956), SS Kyle (1918–1923), JB Merrett (1953–1956) and MJ Skinner (1951–1956).

RC & M Munro (Architects); TJ Taylor (Art Teacher) C TH Alexander (casting of column and installation of lamp); TJ Taylor (carving of names)

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The St Andrew’s College PTA

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Architectus; Holmes Consulting Marsden Engineering, Geraldine

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Margaret and Murray Turley

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36 Gargoyles, 1955; 2016 (Restoration) Oamaru stone gargoyles symbolising service in peace and war.

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JC Vivian (carver); H Sherwood (Cabinetmaker); LF Seaton (polisher); pew remodelling for Centennial Chapel

by Southern Creations G Ray Minson in memory of his mother Mary Ruth Minson; a pew each gifted by their respective families — Ellen Crozier, JG Herman and John Lane; a pew each gifted by Christ’s College and John McGlashan College C

21 Grand Piano, 2016 Shigeru grand piano purchased by St Andrew’s College with generous assistance from Kawai Australia.

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Andrew Davies, Tréology

25 Elders Stalls, 1963 RC Munro C JC Vivian (carver); H Sherwood (cabinetmaker); LF Seaton (polisher) G Rector LW Stewart (Rector 1947–1962) in memory of his mother, SH Stewart; the Clibborn Family in memory of Malcolm Clibborn (OC 1965); Mrs HS Clarke in memory of HS Clarke (St Andrew’s College Board member 1937–1938 and 1941–1944); Mr and Mrs KD Tovey in memory of their son Geoffrey (OC 1955)

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Ladies Circle

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26 Cross, 2016 Made from timber salvaged from the Memorial Chapel.

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23 Chapel Lectern Falls, 1985–1986 Lectern Falls (14) from the Memorial Chapel. The ANZAC Fall was added later, made from an old Pipe Band kilt and embroidered with poppies based on a painting by Mrs AK Ballantyne’s mother.

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Mrs AK Ballantyne (Head of Religious Education 1984–2001)

24 Memorial Communion Table, 1958 Oak communion table.

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RC Munro C Vivian (carver); H Sherwood (cabinetmaker); LF Seaton (polisher) Dr D McK Dickson and family in memory of DM Dickson

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Architectus Andrew Davies, Tréology

Mrs AK Ballantyne; J Vivian T Costello (wood carver); H Dixon, (wood turner); G Dreaver and A Willmer (cabinet makers) G Old Collegians attending 40 and 50 Years On reunions 1990–1996 D C

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A Blackwell (OC 2004) C C Beyrer (Beyrer Bespoke Furniture) G Ladies Circle

30 Flower Stands, 1962 D C

Margaret and Robert Munro WL Hand (Woodwork Master 1945–1961)

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Ladies Circle

CENTENNIAL CHAPEL BELL RESTORATION Gifted by the St Andrew’s College PTA

31 Bell Rope, 2016 Mendip Ropemakers Ltd, Taunton, Somerset, UK G Architectus

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27 Lectern, 1933 Pedestal lectern with inscription ‘To the Glory of God and in loving memory of E.K.S., June 7th 1933’.

Originally used for chapel services in makeshift locations such as the curtained-off area of the dining hall during WWII, then in the Memorial Chapel and now in the Centennial Chapel.

28 Baptismal Font, 1997 Kauri, lidded six-sided font with glass bowl, under which are pebbles from the shore of Lake Galilee.

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32 Bell, 1955, and Bell Housing, 2016 Brass bell, in memory of the second Rector of the College AK Anderson. The bell was formerly located in Bell Tower of the Memorial Chapel and is now in same GPS-determined position within the Centennial Chapel.

Bell Housing – Architectus An anonymous Old Collegian (Bell); Metalcraft Engineering (Bell Housing) G As part of his will by the estate of AK Anderson (Rector 1920–1934)

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C Dunn (carver); JC Vivian (carver), Stoneworks (restoration 2016)

37 Stone Freizes, 1955; 2016 (Restoration) Oamaru stone.

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C Dunn (carver); JC Vivian (carver), Stoneworks (restoration 2016)

38 Wall of Protruding Bricks, 1955 (Bricks); 2016 (Wall) Salvaged bricks originally funded by students 1950–1955 for the Memorial Chapel.

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Architectus Armitage Williams Construction

39 St Andrew’s College Cairn, 2008 An artificial pile of stones built to signify the final resting place before the spirit begins its journey. Stones were contributed by Old Collegians and represent almost every part of the South Island, as well as Taiwan and Scotland.

A traditional shape, in the Scottish Highlands, cairns were erected at places where the coffin of a distinguished person rested on its way to the churchyard C OR Foster (Maintenance Staff 1995–2016) G Ladies Circle (Seat)

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40 Gordon Ogilvie Plaque, 2019 Bronze plaque re-sited from the corner of Gloucester Boulevard and Montreal Street, Christchurch, after it was removed for city infrastructure work after the 2011 earthquake.

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Family of Gordon Ogilvie (OC 1951, HOD English 1969–1993, Pipe Band Master in Charge 1970–1987)

In building this Chapel we demonstrated our belief that education and character development is best achieved in a culture which is inculcated with strong Christian values. The Centennial Chapel now stands as a symbol of those values, honouring those who have gone before us and guiding those who will come after us.

The Centennial Chapel foundation stone is inscribed with the whakatauki;

“Te toka tu moana, ara toa rongonui.”

“Your strength is like a rock standing in raging waters.”

God is our strength and in this place we will worship him and find the courage and grace to honour our guiding values of Truth, Excellence, Faith, Creativity and Inclusivity. These are the values which will continue to support us throughout time.

Christine Leighton St Andrew’s College Rector

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