2020 St Paul's Year Book

MAGAZINE ROLES & RESPONSIBILTIES

Z Searle BSocSc MSocSc Waikato – Assistant Chaplain

M Pickering – Chaplaincy Intern – Term 3

INTERNATIONAL CENTRE

HM Richardson DipBusMan – Director of International Students

LM Elliott BTeach, DipEd, CertTESOL

MEA Benefield – Homestay Coordinator

TIHOI VENTURE SCHOOL

CJ Smith BPRTM, PGDipEdLead, DipTeach, NZOIA – Director

– until September

PJ Evans BSc, PGCE, NZOIA – Director – from September

CW Findley BSRM, DipTeach, DipTraumaMan, PGCertGuid, NZOIA – Deputy Director

RD Malcolm DipOutdoorLead, NZOIA – Chief Instructor

AJ How BPhEd, DipTeach, NZOIA

EL Malcolm BSOE, DipTeach, NZOIA

BE McManus BBusSt, PGDipBusAdmin, DipTeach, NZOIA

HC Munro BSOE, NZOIA

DG Riggs BPhEd, NZOIA

S Tukerangi BSportRec, DipTeach, NZOIA

GA Pascoe CertProfCook – Catering Manager

AJ Wilcox – Administrator

DJ Lourie NZOIA

AJ Furminger

ITINERANT TUTORS

O Barratt BMus DipTeach – Woodwind

H Bryant BMus(Hons) – Singing

I Campbell – Singing

J Dawson BMus(Hons) – Piano

M Eade – Bagpipes

R Glessing – Woodwind

A Grady – Drums

C Greenslade BMus(Hons), PGDip, AIRMT – Piano

A Hayward BMA, GDipTeach – Drums

C Komaki BA, AIRMT – Piano

Sam Koretz BA – Guitar

Simon Koretz – Guitar

C Nation BEdMus, DipTeach – Violin; Viola; String Group

M Nation BEdMus DipTeach – Ukulele

K Orbell BMus(Hons), LTCL, FRSM – Flute

S Pearce – Speech & Drama

D Shaw – Guitar; Rock Band; Guitar Group

P Smith DMA – Organ

W Stoneham BMus – Trumpet; Upper Brass

G Taylor BA(Hons) – Piano

HEALTH & WELLBEING

BR Heaton BFA, GDipTeach – Counsellor

LE Gillanders BNurs, MCouns – Counsellor

AK Begovich BNurs, RN – School Nurse

A Weston BNurs, RN – Relief Nurse – until July

RA Staughton BNurs, PGCertMHN, RN – from September

MR Oehley MBChB, PGDipTravMed, FRNZCGP – School Doctor

HIGH PERFORMANCE

LW Churchill BEd, DipTeach – Hockey

KL Herber – Football

PS Hodder – Cricket & Rugby

AJ King BSpExSc – Strength & Conditioning

LJ Williams BSpLS BTeach – Netball

BOARDING SUPPORT

House Matrons

ML Johns – Clark House

KM L’Amie – Sargood House

GM Thompson – Williams

House

Duty Staff

R Standing MSpExSc

F van der Merwe MSpExSc

B Rutter

H Campbell

L Gryspeerdt

H Nankivell BComAg

ADMINISTRATION

Business Manager

D Scanlon BHSHP,GDipTeach

D van den Berg

J Walters

Prep Tutor

S Schofield

Gap Tutors

K Coles

E Clyburn; L Gross; L Hardy; F McGahan BA –until June

B Coxon; T Dimbleby; K Littlejohn – from July

PB Welham BCom, BCompt(Hons), CA

Accounts

PE Nicholls BCompt, AIMTA – Accountant

A Tan BMS, PGDipBusAdmin, GDipBusSt – Assistant Accountant

SE O’Keefe – Creditors

JG Stewart – Creditors

JL Wardrop – Debtors

Administration

DM Chapman – Receptionist

KA Conaghan DipSocSc – Human Resources; Health & Safety

JM Purvis – Executive PA

SJ Adern – Sports Administrator

SJ Miller GCertMC – Management Secretary

PM Ure DipCareerDev – Academic Secretary

Collegians’ Association

VC Semmens BMA, GDipTeach

Marketing & Development

MC Smith DipPR, AdvCertGraphicDes – Director of Marketing & Development

AJ Harper BSpC – Foundation

FL Walker BCS – Marketing

School Shop

SA Koopman– Manager

KM Jenkins

NL Waide

AMENITIES & SERVICES

A Robinson BBus, DipFM, MFMANZ – Facilities Manager

C Warner – Catering Manager

Facilities Hire

C Price

Building + Construction

A Wesford

Catering

R Lacey; M Hickey; S Adams; P Berkers; R Derix; S Gerrand; I Heslop; E Jones; B Kaur; L Sigley; S Singh; G Weherua; J Wilson

Cricket Curator

I Boyle BA(Hons), MA(EnvPlan)

Grounds & Gardens

A Beet; M Bailey;

W Goodman; D Reidy; J Towers

Housekeeping

L Iane (Supervisor); J D’Arcy; E De Jesus; F Faauila; R Fuentes; M Grajales Jurado; F Karnuth; M McIntosh; D Mihinui; E Nelson; S Nygren; K Olivera-Latapie; A Pussedeniya; D Williams; L Wilson

Laundry

M Larsen (Supervisor); J Gleeson; J Poultney; J Ruiz; K Wanasinha

HEADMASTER’S WELCOME

Board Chairman, Mr Andrew Johnson; Jamie Strange, local MP for Hamilton East; parents and students of the school and members of the wider community, it is my great pleasure to present the 61st Headmaster’s Report for St Paul’s Collegiate School.

When I first commenced my responsibilities as a Principal, 21+ years ago, the world, New Zealand, society and education were quite different from what they are today. In 2000, Kiwis braced themselves for the new millennium. A sigh of collective relief went up around the world when on 1 January, the Y2K virus didn’t, as predicted, take hold of the world’s computers and civilization wasn’t sent hurtling back towards the Stone Age; Saddam Hussien was still President of Iraq; climate change was not the worldwide phenomenon it is today, ‘the war on terror’ hadn’t begun, the Euro currency was not operating in the Northern Hemisphere; digital technology such as Bluetooth, Facebook, the camera phone, and YouTube were not available for general use; Jenny Shipley had only just stepped down the year before as Prime Minister and School Certificate, UE and University Bursary were our national educational qualifications.

Principalship was quite a different prospect in 2000. You had much more time to respond to parental concerns through the use of letters. Leadership wasn’t such a

frenetic experience and expectations to answer a query so instantaneous. Life for teenagers was nowhere near as complicated, with the absence of pressure from social media such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and digital bullying unheard of; with the temptation at social gatherings being limited to alcohol and marijuana, rather than party pills, MDMA and LSD. It was also a time without the unrealistic influences on relationships created by digital porn.

Over the past two decades, I believe that parents have increasingly found themselves out of their depth and very much an information void and a power imbalance, when dealing with and understanding, many of the societal pressure points their teenagers are living out on a daily basis.

But although much has changed over the past decades there are many things in young people’s lives that have remained important constants; their expectations of the importance of transparency, fairness and consistency in the way in which issues are dealt with in schools. Young people still thrive best when working within clear boundaries and guidelines that are applied in a universal manner; positive relationships are very much at the core of their approach to their learning – if they know that the teacher in front of them knows something about them, where they come from, what are their interests and passions, genuinely likes and cares about them, and their welfare and their academic progress, then they are prepared to go the extra mile for that person and their subject; they continue to like to be recognized for their efforts and achievement – while the way they would like this recognition to be packaged/ delivered will look different depending on the young person, almost every teenager gets a huge individual buzz from knowing that others can see they are making a real commitment to an activity. Positivity in approach is also crucial for teenagers. Winston Churchill once aptly said, “A pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity, while an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.” Teenagers are fuelled by encouragement and enthusiasm. To them, optimism is not wishful thinking but a sense of hopefulness and confidence about the future. Enthusiasm and passion are definitely the fuel for engagement in a secondary school environment.

Yes, it is true that in a digital age, “chalk and talk” doesn’t cut it for young people but there is still a place in the modern classroom for an “inspirational storyteller”, someone who displays enthusiasm for their curriculum area and a genuine interest in the students in their care, but who has high expectations of conduct, behaviour and academic outcomes.

One of the less positive constants is the overprotective parent. The vast majority – maybe 95% of the parents or guardians in this room get the balance right but a small

minority have a “fire engine” parenting style. Tumbling from crisis to crisis, putting out fires and responding to things well after ignition has occurred. Some are strict disciplinarians and race to the fire as soon as they see things they disapprove of. Others can be standoffish. Nervous about getting into the fire in case they inflame the relationship they pride themselves that they have fostered with their son/daughter. Overly laisses-faire parenting inevitably causes teenagers to push and push until something snaps. Whether we are overly strict or lax – helicopter, submarine, lawnmower, hot housing or volcano in parenting style, “fire engine” parenting tends to be reactive rather than proactive, forcing their kids to discover the limits by pushing and provoking, lighting fires until the parental fire brigade turns up to attempt to minimize the damage caused.

One of the things that has been very much a parental constant at both Lindisfarne College and St Paul’s, has been the overwhelming supportive nature of the two school communities. Whether it is because of the nice mix of urban and rural families made possible by boarding, or just that in sending their son or daughter to such schools, the families that have made up the communities have in turn whole heartedly bought into the culture and expectations that they represent. Whatever the reason, a rewarding constant over time has been working with people who want the same outcome for their children, who are on the whole incredibly supportive and encouraging and have similar expectations when it comes to the ‘Special Character’ of the schools. A community that have whole-heartedly bought into the philosophy that we need good people, not just smart people.

Maybe what we strive for in a world of huge change and uncertainty is a place for our children where the culture, values and expectations will remain constant. Where our school knows and delivers the core needs of teenagers. Where the staff and leadership has the courage to help foster and develop that crucial moral compass each of us needs in later life.

Change is inevitable and at times hugely challenging. But it is navigatable if we are optimistic that we have the power to change and control the most important aspects of our life. It is my hope that both the parents and students have felt they have been part of an educational community that has valued and honoured the most important ‘constants’ in a teenager’s journey through to adulthood. That we have sought to produce individuals who will themselves to do what they should and must do, rather than what they might want to do.

Once again, we returned early in the new year to a very impressive set of academic performances from our seniors in their national examinations. 90% of our Year 13 students gained their NCEA Level 3 qualification (24.5% above the national average for Decile 8-10 schools); while an incredibly pleasing 80% gained the more challenging tertiary entry qualification (33% above the average for Decile 8-10 schools). In the most prestigious and demanding of secondary school examinations, our seniors gaining twentysix subject Scholarships, with three students gained four or more Scholarships; - 2019 Dux, Simon Han five subject Scholarships, Proxime Accessit, Henry Mandeno four Scholarships and Jana Stokes gaining five Scholarships, two of which were graded in the Outstanding category and was

named as a National Top Scholar (top 58 students in the country); eleven of our seniors gained subject Scholarships last year, three of whom were in Year 12 at the time (David Koshy, Zara Leong, and Ayla Hall).

Caleb Weck (average of 99%), Dion Xue, Andrew Yip (both 95%), Jaby Lau, David Gough, Gustav Jooste, and Veronica Bagley (all 94%), were our top seven performers in the sixth form. The Year 12 cohort gained a 94% pass rate in Level 2 (18% above the average for Decile 8-10 schools), with 47% gaining either a Merit or an Excellence endorsement, and an 88% pass rate in the tough AS English and Mathematics examinations.

For our Year 11 cohort, Didier Lawson and Alexandra Johnson were our top performers with an aggregate average of 97%, with Saniya Kansal and Zoe Hanna (95%) and Caitlyn Fladgate (94%) making up the top five in their year group. 60% of the Year 11 cohort gained their Level 1 certificate with either an Excellence or Merit endorsement, with 94% gaining NCEA Level 1, and a 98% overall pass rate for their demanding IGCSE examinations.

As reported at the Sports and Cultural prizegiving, 2020 has been a truncated and at times disrupted year for our musicians, actors, singers, and sportspeople. We have had to make the best of what was on offer.

Our musicians have only been able to attend two regional band competitions with a high point being the Gold Award and Best Secondary School Band for our Concert group at the Hawkes Bay Festival of Bands. Our Chamber Music Group qualified for the national finals, while Matthew Chanwai, Emily Jin and Dion Xue were selected to play in the NZSS Symphony Orchestra, and Seamus Eade was selected as one of the youngest members of the 34 pipers in the Royal NZ Youth Pipe Band. Encouragingly, we have never been stronger in choral singing, with huge numbers in the boys, girls, general, and elite choirs. Riley Rolton has been selected in next year’s NZSS Choir as well as three of our students named in the reserve list.

In sport, our swimming squad, our 1st XV rugby, girls squash, 1st XI hockey, and cricket sides were all ranked in the top fifteen teams in the country. An impressive seven of our sportspeople gained selection for elite NZSS/age-group sides in codes ranging from traditional rugby (Havila Molia), cricket (Kuwyn Price), athletics (Josie Taylor), swimming (Ben and Laura Littlejohn), mountain biking (Angus Riordan) and football (Aarun Lim).

Down at our Tihoi Venture campus, there was a major change in leadership, with Ms Cyn Smith stepping down after ten years as co-Director and a further four as sole Director. Aptly described as a ‘pocket rocket’ and ‘a ball of energy’, Cyn, over the past 15 years has worked extremely hard and proved a driven, enthusiastic, forthright, inspirational leader within the Venture School. A great communicator, extremely compassionate in her dealings with the boys, we have really appreciated Cyn’s dedication and commitment to this very unique and special programme. We wish Cyn and Chris all the best for the next exciting chapter in their lives. We welcome Mr Peter Evans, our new Director, who has great support from wife Nic and their two young boys and hope that they find the experience equally rewarding.

In 2020, we again have been fortunate to have the benefit of stability, a high quality, caring and well-qualified staff down at Tihoi. The team has been ably led by Callum Findley (Deputy Director), Ryan Malcolm (Chief Instructor), and Daniel Riggs (Head of Academics). We farewell Daniel who returns to his old stomping ground of Horowhenua at the end of the year. He has done an excellent job of managing the curriculum and assessment programme. We welcomed back longstanding Chef, Gee Pascoe after almost four years at our sister school, Waikato Dio and have immediately noted the anticipated lift in the quality of the baking. The 134 Year 10 boys, in both of the intakes, have enthusiastically embraced the challenges of the potentially life-changing journey of discovery in a positive and courageous manner and we look forward to enjoying the benefits of their amazing Tihoi experience at the main campus over the next three years.

It has been very much a year of consolidation and enhancement within the School’s Christian Dimension cornerstone, under the leadership of our dynamic, inspirational, and energizing Chaplain, Reverend Peter Rickman. Peter did an incredible job supporting us and the wider community during the national lockdown, with his daily heartening Soul Food sessions being greatly appreciated by families. The quality of student-led Chapel services has never been higher, while servant leadership is very much an integral and powerful feature in the lives of so many of the young people in this Chapel – providing a sense of perspective and an anchoring point in the management of the lives of our youth.

In December 2019 we undertook our fourth powerful life-changing visit to the confronting poverty of the slums of Phnom Penh, ably led and coordinated by Reverend Rickman, Mr Chris Foot, Mrs Kerry Allen, Miss Nicole Schollum and 24 Year 12 and 13 senior students. Thanks go out for the incredible efforts of the 330 boarders who in June 2020 raised an amazing $16,000 to fund the teaching tuk-tuk and the associated transformational educational experience for the disadvantaged young people in that urban region of Cambodia. Thanks also go out to the 350 students and staff who twice a week, in the second half of the year, supported by the great coordination of Mr Carl Neethling, helped out in our “Over the Fence Ministry” service programme, assisting with classroom and playground duties at local Bankwood and Fairfield Primary Schools; the efforts of our Year 11 students and Mr Chris Foot who helped out a couple of days each week while we hosted the Hamilton Refugee Centre homework centre; the amazing efforts of our very own Chef Chris Warner and those who regularly cooked and distributed meals for the Hamilton homeless as part of the Serve charity initiative. While many of the service activities (such as the St Joan’s Rest Home and Hospital Chaplaincy, etc) were truncated by COVID-19 safety restrictions, the enthusiasm and willingness of young people to help others in need was both uplifting and extremely gratifying. A reflection of our student’s desire to give, to assist others was the record $16,000 raised by day students for the 40-hour World Vision famine fundraiser (the previous best total being $6,000 in 2006) and the enthusiasm of the whole school community towards the Twilight Gala event (held on a balmy evening in November) which raised $9,000 and which in 2021 will be donated back to our local primary school partners. Even more importantly, as an event, it provided, some

wholesome fun and quite a number of cheap purchases for impoverished in our local neighbourhood.

Any high-performing organisation needs a significant level of connectivity and the tremendous support and goodwill from its wider community. It wasn’t surprising then that our Collegians Association were one of the first groups to step up during the COVID crisis, deciding to donate a very significant portion of their income for 2020 back to the school. This was done in order to assist St Paul’s families who suffered significant financial hardship due to a change in business conditions, as a result of the pandemic. We thank Collegians’ President, Mr Brent Mexted and his committee for their thoughtfulness and kindness towards those in need in our school community this year.

Similarly, we are very appreciative of the efforts of our Parents’ Association who after the cancellation of the fundraising ball event due to COVID-19, in a very short timeframe (i.e. with the key input of Julie Carruthers and Nicki Robb), organised the very successful community raffle which helped raise $47,000 towards the furnishing and fitout of our new Learning Hub in 2021. Under the excellent leadership of the President, Mrs Cath Clark and an able committee of Mrs Kerrie Knox (Deputy Chair and Events Manager), Mr Grant Clegg (Treasurer), and Mrs Rachael Thomas (Secretary), the Parents’ Association have done a superb job in supporting many school events and offering financial assistance to Houses and School co-curricular activities.

We also greatly valued the crucial input of the School’s Foundation when we really needed support and encouragement. Committing to the ambitious $6.5m Learning Hub project in September 2019, we had no idea what was headed our way in the form of a world pandemic just seven months later. Through the enthusiasm of a Foundation led by energetic Chairperson, Mrs Megan Smith and Development Coordinator Mrs Andrea Douglas, we secured two very kind and generous donations from St Paul’s stalwarts, Mr John and Mrs Sarah Oliver and Sir William and Lady Judi Gallagher to go with the amazing support that we have received from a number of other past and present families. This, in the end, gave the Board the encouragement needed to proceed with completing the project by June 2021. The Foundation spurred by an idea from the stalwart, Mrs Nicki Robb, also hosted a wellneeded friend-raising event in November for the female members of our community –enthusiastically supported by over 300 women. Mrs Lisa O’Neil provided a well overdue opportunity to socialize and have a laugh at this inaugural women’s networking event.

It is appropriate that we recognize and acknowledge that times of uncertainty often call for courageous and prudent decision making and this has certainly characterized the governance of the Waikato Anglican College Trust Board in 2020. A year where Alert Levels have required sound and brave judgement, the national lockdown proved a more daunting prospect for a boarding school than a day school, and this was reflected in the once-weekly meeting of the Board’s Finance subcommittee over a three month period when the pandemic posed its greatest threat to our country. Adding to this the appointment of a new Tihoi Director and Headmaster, 2020 has been demanding on the time and the

attention of the Trustees. I want to take this opportunity to thank Chairman, Mr Andrew Johnson and his superb group of Board members for the enormous commitment, effort and thought that they have put into the governance and leadership of our school this year. It is appropriate, as a shining light of the commitment to governance to acknowledge the passing of Sally Wootton in September 2020. Sally, over an incredible 24 year period, gave an amazing dedicated service to the Waikato Anglican College Trust Board and our community is significantly diminished by her passing.

The start of 2020 saw twelve new teachers join our teaching team: Mr Duncan Gundersen (Director of Sport), Mrs Delwyn Ringle (Director of Instrumental Music), Mrs Sarah Cantlon (Assistant LOC of Social Studies), Mr Jonathan Cameron (LOC of Arts/HOD Visual Art), Mr Cameron Stapleton (HOD of Economics), Mr Craig Peebles (Director of Rowing), Mr Matt Rees-Gibbs (Mathematics/PE), Mr Michael Dodunski (History), Mrs Caroline Collie (English), Miss Caitlin Watson (History), Mrs Therese Fitzsimmons (English), and Mrs Genae Thompson (part-time Maori). Also, we had the addition of a great support crew to enhance our student opportunities in Speech and Drama (Mrs Sonya Pearce), Netball (Ms Lynaire Williams), Football (Mr Kale Herbert), Construction (Mr Adrian Wesford), and Health and Physical Wellbeing (Nurse Kate Begovich). And at Tihoi and in the outdoors we have had the benefit of enjoying the energetic input of Mr Gerard Pascoe, Mr David Laurie, Ms Hilary Munro and Mr Andy Furminger.

December sees a smaller number of teachers, each of whom have made a very significant contribution to our staff team, leave the school. At our Hamilton campus; Mr David Sole after 20 years plus of outstanding service to Physics and Electronics teaching and excellent leadership of the curriculum and assessment in that area and a very significant contribution to the sport of Hockey, retires from the teaching profession; Mr Roger Bell who has given 18 years of dedication and commitment to the delivery and leadership of Biology and who has made a very enthusiastic and powerful input into Swimming, Football, pastoral care of Harington girls and staff welfare; Mr Andrew Gibbs who over the last 16 years has shown an amazing passion for Physical Education and sport, giving huge time to the coaching of Rugby, Sevens, Softball and so many activities, along with a very genuine mentorship and pastoral care of the boys of School House and who led the introduction of our Emotional Intelligence programme and deserves his promotion to the role of Assistant Headmaster at Hamilton Boys’ High School; Mrs Lee Elliott who has been a magnificent advocate for our school, Maori language and international students and most recently proved a very supportive ESOL teacher; Mrs Maree Johns, efficient, enthusiastic and caring matron for the past two years in Clark House; Mrs Therese Fitzsimmons who returns to Western College in Auckland, and Mr Michael Dodunski to tertiary study after a strong contribution to respectively English and Social Science teaching over the past year.

To Daniel Riggs, Cyn Smith, David Sole, Roger Bell, Andrew Gibbs, Lee Elliott, Therese Fitzsimmons, Michael Dodunski –your departure represents just under a 100 years of teaching experience and incredible service to our school. We thank you for your outstanding loyalty and commitment to St Paul’s

and the opportunities that it offers and wish you all well for your futures.

I want to pay a special tribute to our teaching team as a whole. 2020 posed some unique challenges. We had to quickly prepare and upskill in a range of relatively new digital technology over the first couple of months. A huge thank you to Mr Simon Ward for his leadership in this area. Then under DLD, we had to effectively adapt our approach to teaching and learning. It required a huge amount of extra time and energy to do it so well and thank all of our staff on behalf of the pupils and parents of the school for your amazing efforts. Adaptability has been an important feature of this year and as a teaching group, you have shown your professionalism and commitment in ensuring high levels of student engagement despite needing to face up to frequently changing variables. We are indeed fortunate to be blessed with one of the best support and teaching teams in the country. There is an excellent positivity and a real sense of team culture both within our Tihoi and Hamilton campuses. “Goodwill” and “extraordinary commitment” are words which certainly have characterized so many families description of their St Paul’s experience in 2020.

A high performing team needs outstanding leadership and I can honestly say that the Senior Leadership Team that is operating within St Paul’s currently is the best I have worked with in my 21 years as a Headmaster. They are very much a team; work extremely effectively together and enjoy each other’s company; are hardworking and extremely dedicated to ensuring the best possible outcomes for our organization. They are all outstanding in the delivery of their respective portfolios and we thank Messrs Ainsley Robson, Jeremy Coley, Craig Hardman, Josh Hay, Peter Rickman, Peter Welham, as well as Mrs Helen Bradford and Mrs Michelle Smith for the superb role that you have played in the smooth management, oversight and leadership of the key aspects of this complex educational institution. This year has not been without its challenges, but it is a real credit that St Paul’s has been run so efficiently and effectively.

To Phoebe McColgan and David Koshy and their very strong Prefect team, I offer the collective thanks of all those gathered here this morning. Amongst all the disruption, you have kept your head and done a magnificent job in maintaining a positive school morale and an enthusiasm for the many activities you have played a central role in coordinating. You showed magnificent leadership of the school Gala, the Boarders’ Charity Relay, the 40hour Famine fundraiser, the School Ball. It hasn’t been without its frustrations but you have maintained a positive, upbeat, friendly demeanour which has been greatly appreciated and valued by your peers. There have been the traditional expectations and duties; the smooth and effective organization of the day and boarding houses, your responsibilities in Chapels and assemblies and in the various portfolios that make up the school’s Special Character but there has also been a lot of extras – videos for the Soul Food sessions in lockdown, supervision of the social distancing requirements to operate the dining room and many other duties that allowed the school to operate effectively at Alert Level 2. This 31-strong group of student leaders, has been ably supported by 80 plus boarding and day Prefects, members of the Chapel, Mission and Outreach, Social, Environment, Sport, International and Academic committees

who have assisted in the myriad of tasks that make up the jigsaw puzzle that enables the school to smoothly operate on a daily basis and to complete its extensive calendar of events. Overall, our Year 13 leavers have proved highly dependable, positive and responsible role models, who have been well-liked, respected for their huge efforts by their peers, and especially for the friendly way they have carried out their role in 2020. This year’s senior leaders; Chloe, Phoebe, Caleb and David have very effectively maintained the support and confidence of the school community both through their positive actions and the down-to-earth manner in which they have approached their responsibilities.

I started this address with a focus on how over time it may seem that much has changed but the reality is that the core of what really matters to us as individuals remains relatively unchanged. In 2020, we have lived in the midst of tremendous upheaval both in New Zealand and around the world. That experience has made it even clearer that schools are more than just physical buildings that provide academic content.

We should take note that the word ‘education’ in Mandarin has two characters. One character means ‘to teach’ and the other ‘to nurture’. The two together make up the word education. Through this pandemic, many have recognized that education is not only the foundation for opportunity and growth but that educators also provide crucial emotional and social support, guide development in a myriad of ways and are an integral part of our social safety net.

I have often thought home is recognised as a place where we find security, familiarity, warmth and love. But it is also where we can find our sense of purpose and meaning in life; it is where we turn to in difficult or uncertain times, in order to ground ourselves and to seek support and advice which we can trust. Home provides us with a firm place from which we can leap into the unknown and it is a place we always know we can come back to; a place where we are known for who we are, not what we have done. Author, John Ed Pearce said, “Home is a place you grow up wanting to leave and grow old wanting to get back to.” Home should effectively be a sanctuary from a troubled world.

I suppose the question I want to put to those graduating today, is how different is that from how many of you would view your secondary schooling experience. If we have gotten it right, then for many of you during the huge turmoil of your teenage years and specifically in this pandemic year, maybe St Paul’s was something of a sanctuary. Where you have been able to find clarity in your purpose and meaning moving forward. Where when things have been tough you have been able to seek support and guidance. Hopefully, for the vast majority of you, St Paul’s has been your second home – your home away from home. Being part of a family – be it your place of residence or your place of attendance, very much has its challenges but I can safely say without fear of contradiction, that each of the leavers today has by their presence and input, enhanced their ‘school home’. Your involvement here has made a significant difference. Parents, you have worked with us, walked with us, and along the way, given us great positive encouragement and confidence to support your son or daughter to become the fine human being we see today. Students you need to feel assured that your ‘second home’ will always be here for you. Oliver

Wendell Holmes said, “Where we love is home – home that our feet may leave but not our hearts.” On behalf of the St Paul’s community, I thank the leavers for the positive legacy that you leave for those who will follow. I thank the many staff, both teaching and non-teaching who have taught, supported and cared for you and have proved inspiring models of service and love.

I especially thank the parents for the faith they have shown in making the decision to have your emerging young men and women attend this fine school. Hopefully, the student leaves better for having been here and the parent with a belief that they have had value for your financial investment.

Schools are very much like racetracks and the educators are like pit crews. But it is the students who are at the wheel, and it is they who must have the courage and strength in the belief that they can win. Their parents and other fans should be the ever-present cheer team, encouraging them on. But ultimately navigating the track conditions, the tight corners and the other competitors is the responsibility of the person in the driving seat.

The past two decades I have repeated this same paragraph as both a Rector and Headmaster at annual prizegiving and I think it is just as important with today’s uncertainty:

“It is my personal wish that the leavers will take with you the values that you have been taught; the experiences that you have shared and that you will maintain a pride, an ability to regularly and positively reflect on yourself and your time at this special and unique place. That your life will be punctuated with few regrets and that you will have the grit and confidence to take up the opportunities placed before you.”

On a personal note, my absolute constant over the past 21+ years of Headship has been my co-driver, navigator, mechanic and refueller. My huge thanks go to my wife, Judith who has managed to keep me on course when flagging, has been unfailing in her support and encouragement and has been incredibly patient when I finished frequently late, and arrived home well over my predicted schedule. From 2021 onwards, it is time to give Judith some much overdue, well-deserved care and attention, and I am looking forward to it.

On behalf of both Judith and I, we wish you an enjoyable and satisfying Christmas break with your friends and loved ones.

Until we meet again, may Christ Our Lord guide over each and every one of us; give us the courage to face the difficult things we regularly experience in life; help us to be brave enough to do the right thing when the wrong way might be easier; and fill us with a sense of gratitude and awe for the many excellent opportunities that we or our families may receive. May God be a constant presence in all our lives and provide us with his enduring support and wisdom in our decision-making and bountifully bless us all.

Can we please be upstanding for the hymn, ‘Guide me o Thou Great Redeemer’.

HEAD BOY DAVID KOSHY

Sir Bobby Robson, when asked what a football club was, provided just a simple image. “It’s a small boy clambering up stadium steps for the very first time, gripping his father’s hand, gawping at that hallowed stretch of turf beneath him and, without being able to do a thing about it, falling in love.” It’s a feeling you can get walking into many places for the first time. It’s certainly the feeling I felt walking up the steps of this chapel as a wide-eyed Year 9 back in 2016. Because... whether it’s getting welcomed here with a rousing haka, or even singing Jerusalem for the first time, there’s something about this place, which provides that same feeling.

Mr Lander, Rev, Chairman of the Board, staff, invited guests, parents and of course fellow students...

I often think of Maya Angelou’s adage, “people will forget what you said, forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” While my memory, on the best of days, is far from brilliant - during my time at St Paul’s, one thing I have never forgotten are those specific feelings - the flashes that always seem to raise my spirits. And that goes right from winning the house competition in Year 9, making national finals with the chamber choir, to even this year watching Liverpool get knocked out in the Champions League with my mates, crucially however, one being a Liverpool fan. I firmly believe that in life we simply build ourselves up to these moments and feelings, that create everlasting indents on how we will live our life.

As 2020 leavers, we walk away from this school not just with the experience of how to lead a group through change, but with the unenviable knowledge of just how bad things can get. Despite Covid, St Paul’s adopted a full steam ahead mentality towards our end of year exams. Rehearsals, chapel, lessons and training all still took place. Yet all that was required of us students during lockdown was to simply get out of bed, and sit in front of our laptops. And all while St Paul’s ensured that from all four cornerstones, it would still be business as usual - we would still see success this year.

When stalwarts of the St Paul’s teaching community leave, I like to consider what feeling they are leaving behind. For a school like St Paul’s, where the progression of new heights is matched by a traditional focus on culture - we must really appreciate those teachers who have been able to stand the test of time, and leave their own mark. As an instructor would say to me down at Tihoi - everything you do should be with the aim of not helping yourself in the present, but making life that

little bit better for you in the future. And probably the biggest testament to that is what we are seeing with the departure of Mrs Smith at Tihoi and Mr Lander as Headmaster. We as the 2020 leavers, have truly been educated in a golden era. Mr Lander and Mrs Smith together with our staff have built a culture that only works when there is a willingness from all parties to put in hard yards to gain those everlasting feelings.

To all my teachers from the past 5 years...I think the biggest insult will be if I try within a matter of minutes to speak about how you have all changed my life, given me the confidence to try new things, and shown a faith in me that will remain for the rest of my life. To this day I am yet to encounter a teacher who hasn’t filled me with confidence, knowing that they will provide me with the best opportunities needed to succeed in a certain subject, sport, or group. How ironic that in a year that globally appeared to make teachers more inaccessible, for us here at St Paul’s the notion that we really do have the best teachers available, was simply cemented further. I truly am thankful for all that you have done for us, and the hours of guidance and mentoring you put in - way beyond your normal class times.

To all the Year 13 leavers … over the past five years, getting to know all of you has arguably been the best thing about my time here. For me, there have been days when work has seemed that bit harder, days that bit longer, and pressure that bit heavier; and yet to have your support, not as an option, but as a guarantee, has been to instantly wipe all that away. And I’m gonna miss all the laughs that I have with you guys.

To my Hall House boys... while a house points table of falsehoods and controversy may not fully reflect our efforts, I have never been prouder to be in Hall. Mr Neethling, you have been my father away from home, our united commander and chief, and to put it simply, the backbone that has kept me afloat for 5 years.

For the prefects, cheers for bearing with me for the whole year - and quite simply, despite all the circumstances, going beyond all possible expectations that were initially placed on us. To Chloe and Caleb, to have had you two as support for me has truly been a blessing. You are some of the calmest, and most levelheaded people I have ever met. And to Phoebe, you really deserve a medal for having to deal with me for the whole year, but I really have been lucky to have had your

organisation, good humour and leadership by my side. And well, luckily for me, and unluckily for you guys, I will see you all down in Otago next year.

Rev, you have given the service cornerstone here at St Paul’s a much needed heartbeat. Your love for this school, and commitment to it is something I truly admire.

To Mr Lander, you epitomize the notion that a culture is created from the top down. The morals you have instilled in us are ones I know we will aspire to replicate in our own lives. There is no doubt your impact on this school will be forever remembered.

And finally, to my grandparents, one set in India, and one set, together in Heaven, thank you for maintaining the will, and the drive to always look beyond your own pastures. To work doggedly with your head down, wherever you could find a job - for the sole intention of not making anything better for yourselves, but for opening a door for your children to walk through, and for your grandchildren to benefit from. And to my parents, thank you for providing me with the best upbringing and guidance possible. And I am sure I am speaking from a perspective all of us feel for our respective families.

From Tihoi to Cambodia and even just in our everyday classes, I have experienced some of the best moments of my life, and only because of that, I now see the direction I want to go in, and the person I want to become.

During my last 5 years at St Paul’s, if have provided anywhere near the feelings of pride, faith and respect for you all, as you have for me, then I know I have truly gained the most from this very special place. As Hemmingway would write, “Today is only one day in all the days that will ever be. But what will happen in all the other days that ever come can depend on what you do today.”

So use what we have at St Paul’s to create those feelings, experiences, and moments that you will cherish. It has been an absolute privilege to have been your Head Boy for 2020. God bless you all, and for the next generation of St Paul’s students, I look forward to hearing about the success you will bring to this school in the future.

HEAD GIRL

PHOEBE MCCOLGAN

During the past month, I have spent far too long trying to figure out what I want to say in my final address to the school today. After much debate, I decided not to take my sister’s advice to copy and paste Martin Luther King’s ‘I have a dream’ speech and see if anyone noticed. But for a ridiculous amount of time, I placed this expectation on myself to write a speech as inspiring and enlightening as the past head girls before me and even Martin Luther King himself if I could. And honestly, found myself comparing and attempting to out-compete those legacies before me quite a lot throughout the year. I’m not an inspirational speaker, I’ve never had a near death experience that resulted in a sudden realsisation, and maybe, just maybe, one day in the far off future I could stand up here and give you a career advice lecture. But for now, while I sell Christmas trees on the roadside for 24 days and call it a job, I will leave that task up to the much wiser and more experienced adults in the room. However, somehow I have had the entire school listening to me for the past year and it has given me, what some would consider a delusional, inflated sense of selfimportance.

So at the ripe age of 18.6, I will bestow upon you two things that I have learnt in my so far short-lived corner of this world. Some of you may find this inspiring, some may find it boring, but virtually all of you will forget all of it within a week, so here goes anyway.

Piece of advice number 1. Don’t waste time comparing yourself to others. At the beginning of the year, I got this little USB stick containing all the past head girl speeches

from various events. Before I even began to think about what I would say in any of my speeches this year, I read all 7 of the head girls before me and told myself I was (air quotation marks) “acquiring inspiration”. began to doubt myself because I didn’t inspire or motivate in the same way Kate, Sarah or Jess did. However, in the last couple of months, I’ve learned that comparison is a fat waste of time. As you grow as your own individual, you realise that all humans are completely different from one another in such an outstanding variety of ways, and so comparing one person to another is idiotically impossible. The only person you should ever compare yourself to is the person you were yesterday to the person you are today. So before you go sizing up your life to someone else’s, fix your energy on building the best version of your unique self.

Piece of advice number 2. Don’t become fixated on goal setting. You don’t need to have a dream or a life goal.

For a very large portion of the school, who have asked me what my plans are after college, you would probably recall me saying something along the lines of…. “I have no idea”, or whatever I said it’s probably changed since then. In which the thought, “wow, I’m so surprised that the head girl hasn’t got her life all figured out” probably crossed your mind. Well me and you both, because you pondered right, she doesn’t. But at 18, I’m convinced that I need to.

Over the last year, I have received a lot of career advice from adults over 40, which guess seems appropriate

considering they are the people with careers. However, by living with a 20-year-old sister I can vouch that many students studying at a tertiary institution will also answer the question, “what do you want to do after education” with 3 words, “I don’t know”. And they’re already about 16 grand in debt by then. So don’t rush, I don’t think you’ll die if you don’t know what you’re going to do with the rest of your life by the time the end of Year 13 comes around. I mean I’m still alive. Now, I’m not saying sit around and sink a 24 box all day every day, but what I’m saying is, don’t panic. Sure, if you’re passionate about something that you’ve always wanted to do, go for it, but for those of you like me who have never really had one of those big life dreams or goals, I advocate passionate dedication to the pursuit of short term goals. It’s called being micro ambitious. Put your head down and work with pride on whatever is in front of you as you never know where you might end up. If you focus too far in front of you, you won’t see the shiny thing out the corner of your eye.

PREFECT PROFILES

Head Boy, Co Head of Academic Portfolio

The best part of being a prefect: Being able to work with such a brilliant team during this unique year. And finally having the opportunity to lead, and gain the trust and respect of people who have looked after me during my time at St Pauls. A highlight of the year: Finally coming out of lockdown and being able to be with everyone again. Also ‘The Chase’ Prefect Assembly and helping to lead Hall through the different competitions this year. Best memory of St Pauls: Tihoi is an obvious standout, as well as the 6 months at school after that. And then winning the house competition with Hall in Year 9 (plus our many house singing victories), and the Cambodia trip at the end of 2019. Next year: Studying Law and Political Science at Otago University.

Head Girl, Environmental Portfolio, Boarding Prefect

Best parts of prefect: Having a say and involvement in what goes on within the school day-to-day and the initiatives. Working alongside and getting to know a greater range of people, students and staff. Highlight: Living in the Hula house and being able to experience a flat-type scenario with my best mates. Best memory: Cambodia was an incredible experience, both giving service in the classrooms and the memories made with my friends and teachers. Getting to paint a bumblebee on Mr Lander’s face at the twilight gala. Next year: I am studying a Bachelor of Applied Science, majoring in Food Technology at Otago University.

Head of Sargood, Social, Spirit and Boarding Portfolios

Highlights: I really enjoyed leading Sargood House and being able to adapt to coordinating a large group of people to achieve an outcome. Spending time with my mates and enjoying the boarding life as a Year 13 has been a huge part of this year and love having more independence. Having my shoulder operation meant that could not achieve my sporting goals but still enjoyed being part of team environments.

Next year: I will be carrying out an electrical apprenticeship and focusing on playing club rugby

Highlights: One of my biggest highlights of the year would be the opportunity to lead Sargood girls, the fashion show included an immense amount of effort and time which I think really helped me develop as a person and learn to deal with different bumps in the road with limited amount of time. Another highlight this year was being able to board out in the Hula Houses, this was a really good experience as it gave me a taste of what flatting is going to be like, also still having to cook your own meals and being busy after school helped me learn to plan ahead and be organised. Next year: Lincoln University studying a Bachelor of Agribusiness and Food Marketing. Scholarship: From the crocodile pit and young inventors at the Fieldays my group (Ewe-nique Recognition) gained a scholarship that paid for our second year tuition fees at Lincoln University.

The best part of being a Prefect: Having people you don’t really know just come and have good chats! Also getting to work closely with Mr Lander and making good friends with the other head students. The highlight of the year would be that we were able to have a Ball in our final crazy year at St Pauls. My best memory of St Pauls would be going to Tihoi for the girls camp at the beginning of both my years at St Pauls and getting a glimpse of what most boys here get to experience. Next year am off to Otago University to study a Bachelor of Physiotherapy.

Highlights: In a year that was heavily interrupted, I was grateful for all of the great experiences it had to offer. As a Year 9 dormitory prefect, I enjoyed working alongside the next generation of Clark House and enjoyed striving to be an older role model. As the leading house in the inter-house competition, enjoyed every minute spent with my mates in Clark. Other memorable experiences this year included my involvement in the 1st XV Rugby Team as we gained a three peat in the CNI division and also The Hillary Challenge Adventure Racing Nationals. Next year: am studying Health Science at either the University of Otago or Auckland University, or will attend the University of Canterbury to study Engineering.

During my time being a Prefect this year have really enjoyed the challenges and opportunities that have come with leadership. Being a leader and a role model within the house has been extremely satisfying and rewarding and allowed me to get to know all the boys in the house well. Clark house winning the inter-house competition and being head of house has to be my most significant and my proudest achievement. I have also really enjoyed representing the school in mountain biking and adventure racing and is something I will always remember. Next year I am going to Canterbury, university to study engineering.

Best Part: enjoyed working alongside people I haven’t worked with before, and being able to contribute to the things that occur within school that was not able to previously. Highlight: My highlight of 2020 would be coming back to school after lockdown and seeing everyone again, also being lucky enough to have our school ball! Best Memory: My best memory of St Paul’s was probably on the first day of Tihoi, when Ellis and myself got to go swimming in the ice cold creek at 7am. Next year: University of Canterbury, BSc Double Major in Environmental Science and Geography.

Deputy Head of Clark House, Social, Environment Portfolio

Head of Hall House, Head of Spirit, Wellbeing Portfolio

Highlights : Being a prefect in 2020 has been really difficult and will be a year that will never forget. Unfortunately due to COVID it meant that lots of events were cancelled so it was hard to hype up the school spirit however it was perfect timing to introduce well being. Leading Hall House has been such a great experience and I am so proud of how we have done together as a house. Next year am planning on attending the NZ Navy and becoming a medic or a personal trainer. My back up plan is to attend the University of Otago and study first year Health Sciences, which I’ve been accepted into.

Full School Prefect, Arts and Academics Portfolio

Best Part of Being a Prefect: For the 6 short weeks I had in the blazer, I can say for certainty, the wifi. Highlight of the Year: Beating David Koshy in the House Solo Event. Best Memories of St Paul’s: Tihoi, Aussie 2019 Aspire Music Tour, and being taught music by both Timothy Carpenter and Chikako Komaki. Next year: Studying Music/Engineering at Auckland University.

Ollie O’Meeghan

Head of Hall House, Co-head of Junior Portfolio

The best part of being a prefect would have to be the privileges that are associated with wearing a blazer such as wifi, lunches, “meetings” A highlight of the year: Leading Hall House with the rest of the Year 13 boys. Best memory of St Paul’s: Winning the house competition in Year 9 and 10 and doing funny stuff with the boys during lunchtimes. Next year: Going to Auckland Uni to study Biomedical Science with hopes of getting into medicine.

The best thing about being a prefect was simply being able to give back to the school, my house and help out people in anyway that could and to hopefully leave a legacy of my own and be a prefect that younger students look up to, and also lead Williams House. A highlight of my year would be the first “in weekend” spending time with all the new Year 9s and catching up with all of the boys again. My most favourite memory would be spending time with my brothers in Williams House and making memories with them that I will cherish forever. Next year I will be attending the University of Canterbury to study Engineering.

Highlights: Being made a mid-term full school prefect is definitely the highlight of my year. was able to change my attitude and mindset and it paid off with recognition of my change. I captained the 1st X1 Hockey for my second year and won the Lower North Island Championship to cap off my school hockey so that was real special. Being a house prefect allowed me to be an integral part of the management and increased my involvement within the house. spent many hours in self reflection and have finally found who my true self is and this allows me to tackle each day with my head held high and not trying to pretend to be someone I’m not. This being one of my top highlights. Next year: I’m attending Otago University where I have been awarded the performance entrance scholarship where have been recognised for both my sporting and academic successes.

Highlights: This year has been very enjoyable with many highlights and challenges. Highlights this year include helping organise the school ball as well as leading junior activities during lunch times. Helping lead the house this year has been an awesome experience in the house competition, even though we weren’t as high up on the leaderboard as we would have liked!. Being a prefect has pushed me outside of my comfort zone but has been a very rewarding role. One of my greatest achievements this year has been the great success of the ball this year, amongst many others this year at St Paul’s. Next Year: I will be doing a Batchelor of Commerce at either Canterbury University or Otago University.

The best part of being a prefect: Gives me an opportunity to develop my skills and character. A highlight of the year: Beating Mr Gundersen in a badminton match. Best memory of St Paul’s: Winning the Lower North Island Hockey Tournament. Next year: Taking a gap year.

Highlights: Throughout this year have really enjoyed forming strong relationships within the Harington Boarding House and leading Williams House where we gained best girls’ house. Being a prefect also provided many more opportunities to step outside my comfort zone like speaking in front of the school which certainly increased my confidence. I also really loved being a member of the Open A where we placed 1st in the Open Grade. Next year; am attending Lincoln University where have been awarded a scholarship to study a Bachelor of Land and Property Management.

Phoebe McColgan

David Koshy

Caleb Weck Deputy Head Boy, Head of Environment Portfolio, Academic Portfolio

Chloe Davis Deputy Head Girl, Full School Prefect, Head of the Environment Portfolio

Amelia Hunt

Tiaki Rhodes Williams Head of House, Co-Head of Boarding, Junior Portfolio

Libby Deadman Head of Williams House, Head of Sports Portfolio

Angus Riordan Head of Clark House, Sports Portfolio, Boarding Portfolio.

Arna Morris Head of Social, Ball Committee, Chapel Prefect, Female Head of Clark.

Ellis Watson Head of Sargood House

Declan O’Sullivan

Dion Xue

Jack Caldwell Head of Social and Junior Portfolios

Trey Lincoln

Jai Fitzwalter Head of Sports Portfolio, Sports + Social Portfolio

The best part about being a prefect was getting to work with a new group of people. My highlight this year would definitely have to be doing my Waitangi Day speech. Best part of this year was doing the Race relation speech competition. Next year I’m going to study Law at Auckland.

Achary Head of Fitchett House, Sport Portfolio

Highlights: I have enjoyed leading Fitchett House this year. The house has done very well in the interhouse competition which helps. I have enjoyed great success with the 1st XI Cricket and Football teams. My fondest memories will be at Lindisfarne this year where managed to get my name on the honours board. Also the friendships I have made which the people at this school will always be with me. Next year: I am studying Health Science at Otago Uni with hopes to further study Radiology.

Ben Littlejohn

Co-Head of International

My highlights from the year include conducting Fitchett’s house singing and the outstanding quality of food served in the dining room, Ally’s sweet and sour pork was a revelation. My greatest achievements during my time at St Paul’s all revolve around the swimming pool, with the National record in the 17 year old 50m fly standing out. Next year am attending Harvard University as a member of the college swimming team.

The best part of being a prefect:Being able to interact with new people and creating new relationships. A highlight of the year: Making new friends that would not have if had not had the position. Best memory of St Paul’s: Sam Taylor standing up in front of the whole school and then embarrassing himself. Next year: Law at Auckland University.

Stark Sun (Zhengjun)

Head of International Relations, Mission Outreach & Service, Arts & Academic Portfolio

I feel honoured to be Head of International this year, working with a group lively and active Portfolio members and House Representatives. Being a prefect, I have more opportunities than most students, but it also means more responsibilities and more time. Some of the highlights of this year’s International Week included 3-day activities selling food made by our international students, where we raised a fantastic amount of more than $1000 for Community Fridge. This year the international department was actively involved in the School Community Gala and played a key role in this event - the Monster Garage Sale. At the same time, we ran a Dumplings Stall, which was very successful. The best memory of St Paul’s for me was definitely at Williams House boarding life, where I got to know a bunch of terrific friends and gave me (an international student) a sense of home. We study and participate in activities together, which makes us more cohesive. As for next year, will go to King’s College London to study Mathematics with Statistics. I am very grateful to St Paul’s Collegiate School for bringing me the wonderful memories of these four years, including my all-round development in academic, sports, culture and leadership. And a group of friends.

The best part of being prefect: Being able to work closely with students and teachers to plan events, and ensure everything runs smoothly. A highlight of the year: Finishing off the last day of classes with the completion of my Year 13 engineering project, an electric scooter that takes design elements from several other past metal work projects

I’ve completed at St Pauls. Best memory of St Pauls: Don’t really have one best memory, but probably would be one of the many crazy times we’ve had in the Williams House dorms over the years. Next year: Moving on to study Software Engineering at Waikato University.

Simpson Head of Harington Boarding, Co-Head of the Boarding Portfolio and on the Academic Portfolio

The best part of being prefect is being in a position where people can come to me for help or for ideas to make aspects of school and boarding better. Being Head of Harington Boarding is the best thing because love all my girls so much and enjoyed chatting to them and working with them. This year have gotten out of my comfort zone and grown so much as a person, worked with new people and become more confident and that’s all thanks to the exceptional Harington house girls and prefect team. Winning the NZBSA award with Tiaki was a huge highlight this year, it showed how all our hard work and dedication we’ve put into boarding was beyond worth it, it has been so unexpectedly rewarding to be leading the boarding community this year, have thoroughly enjoyed it. Coming second in the house chant lap at the Charity relay will be one of my fondest memories. The sound of the girls running together and chanting sparked a feeling of unity, it made me realise just how strong our house is and I could really see the girls supporting and backing the house, I could feel the house spirit running through us. It made me feel beyond elated to be Head of Harington, a feeling which has stayed with me right to the end. I am going to Auckland University where am studying a Bachelor of Science specializing in Biomedical Sciences.

Campbell Robb

Full School Prefect, Head of sport Portfolio, Head of Spirit and Well-being Portfolio. The best part of being a prefect is the responsibility of leadership and the opportunity it brings. The highlight of my year was making Chiefs under 18’s and training with the NZ Secondary schools team. Best memory at St Paul’s was winning the CNI final 3 years in a row and being apart of a great first XV side for 3 years. Next year, am either going to Otago University, Waikato University or an American university.

Gustav Jooste

Full School Prefect, Head of Arts Portfolio, International & Junior Portfolio

Portfolios

The best part of being a prefect:Leading the house in interhouse competitions and acting as a role model to younger students. A highlight of the year:Organising and performing in the House Choir and Music event. Best memory of St Paul’s:Going down to Tihoi and experiencing everything it had to offer over the 18 weeks. Next year: Attending the University of Waikato studying a Bachelor’s in Computing and Mathematical Sciences, majoring in Computer Science and mathematics.

Head of Academics, Deputy Head of Hamilton House. Academics, Sport and Social portfolio. The best part of being a prefect: Being able to represent my school well. A highlight of the year: Making the Northern Maori Cricket team and winning the CNI rugby with the 1st XV. Best memory of St Paul’s: White water expedition at Tihoi. Next year: Bachelor of Business Management at Waikato University.

Head of Harington Day, Head of School House, Head of Mission, Outreach and Service, Chapel Prefect Portfolios - Mission and Outreach, Chapel Best part of being a prefect - Being an approachable figure in the school that people can rely on and getting to help people every day I’m at school in one way or another. Highlight of the yearService trip to the Cambodian slums. Best memory of St Paul’s - Harington Fashion 2018,2019 & 2020. I love to see all of the girls hard work pay off on the night, it is always amazing to see what our girls are capable of. Next year - I will be attending Waikato University to study a Bachelor of Nursing.

The best part of being a prefect - Having added respect from peers and staff. The highlight of the year: Winning Waikato Tennis Champs. Best memory of St Paul’s - Time spent at Tihoi, living with mates and enjoying the variety of activities offered to us. Next year - Studying a Business Management Degree with honours at Waikato majoring in Marketing and Human Resources.

Highlight prefect: Being a prefect has been an extremely valuable opportunity to make connections in the school as a leader. Highlight year: Coming out of lockdown and getting back into school spirit with my house was certainly one of the high points of the year. Memory of St. Paul’s: Of my fondest memories of St. Paul’s, my time at Tihoi and in Fitchett House stand out especially. Next year: will be studying Heath science at Otago University, aiming to get into medicine.

Co-head of the Arts Portfolio, Deputy Head of Harington Boarding, Member of Academic and Social Portfolios

The best part about being a prefect is getting to have a say in the major events run by the school. Best memory at St Paul’s was all the mischief we got up to in the boarding house, including a food fight in the bathroom with left over fruit salad. Next year going to Canterbury University to study Law and Criminal Justice.

The best part about being a prefect is having the ability to make an impact, to lead and excel the school in your area of expertise while learning on the way. Highlight: For me there were many defining moments that salvaged 2020 and this would have to be firstly breaking school records for the 40 Hour famine - being one of the top schools in NZ for 2020. Being a part of the Gala Committee and hosting an amazing community event, and finally being apart of the 1st Xl hockey boys team taking the Gold medal at the LNI tournament. Best memory: I’ve had many moments I can ponder at but the one thing that always comes to mind is the time I shaved not just my hair but eyebrows for Shave For a Cure in 2018 - raising over $400. My future at the moment, look to study at Waikato most likely a Bachelor of Nursing..

ICT Portfolio

Being a full school prefect allows me to give back to the school that has given me so many learning and leadership opportunities. One of the most amazing experiences was our Cambodia Mission trip which gave us a taste of teamwork, living outside our comfort zone and experiencing another cultures. Our Hall House spirit has been high and one of my favourite events was conducting our House Choir - the mighty Hall sang I’ll Say Goodbye. The most important thing is to thank my Year 13 teachers who have taught me, encouraged me, badgered me and basically made sure I achieved and was the best version of myself. appreciate the teachers, and of course my Housemaster, for their unwavering support. Become a School Prefect! It takes up time, but the rewards are enormous.

Hugo Shale

Kaley Caulfield

Matthew Forward Full School Prefect, Junior Portfolio and Sport Portfolio

Lucas Goodwin Head of School House, Academic, Cultural and IT

Veronica Bagley

Ben Scanlon Head of Mission & Outreach, Chapel Prefect, House prefect, Mission & Outreach Portfolio

Greta

Shiv

Thomas Dela Rue Chapel Prefect, Head of Arts Portfolio, Head of

Luke Finlayson Chapel Prefect, Chapel - IT & MOS

Sarah Wikaira Navruz Co-leader Te Kaea, Female Head of Hamilton, Deputy Head of Harrington, Chapel Prefect

Ethan Bidois Head Of House, Te Kaea

STAFF ARRIVALS

Jonathan Cameron LOC Arts HOD Visual Arts

Kate Begovich Nurse

Delwyn Ringle Director of Instrumental Music

Caroline Collie English Teacher

Craig Peebles Director of Rowing

Caitlin Watson History Teacher

Duncan Gundersen Director of Sports

Michael Dodunski History Teacher

Lynaire Williams Premier Netball Coach Director of Netball

Sarah Cantlon Assistant LOC of Social Science HOD Geography

Sonya Pearce Speech and Drama

Therese Fitzsimmons LTR English Teacher

Adrian Wesford Carpenter

Matt Rees-Gibbs PE and MathsTeacher

Cameron Stapleton HOD Economics

Genae Thompson Part-time Teacher of Maori

Gerard (Gee) Pascoe Tihoi Catering Manager

Tihoi Venture Campus

Lincoln Churchill Director of Hockey

Abbey Weston Weekend Nurse

Hilary Munro Outdoor Instructor/Tutor

David Lourie Outdoor Instructor/Tutor

Kale Herbert 1st XI Football Coach Director of Football

Peter Evans Tihoi Director

Andy Furminger Outdoor Instructor/Tutor

CHAPLAIN’S REFLECTIONS

REV PETER RICKMAN - CHAPLAIN

2020 has been an extraordinary year. A year of many challenges, disruptions and significant opportunities. As per usual, the year began with all the usual optimism, hope and excitement for a whole range of events and activities. Some were looking forward to the usual round of sporting competitions, others thinking about academic, culture, music, production and service opportunities. Many of us were looking forward to another opportunity to take students to Cambodia. Personally, I was planning a new Year 11 Service trip to the Solomon Islands to engage with a whole range of opportunities from climate change science, engineering, medicine and construction. Alas, many of these did not happen in the wake of the COVID-19 global pandemic.

As the harsh reality of this pandemic settled in, the optimism and the hope with which the year began, faded quickly as lockdown loomed and subsequently arrived. It was a necessary and challenging time. In those early days, we did not know how long it would last and we didn’t know how many of us would be affected or

infected. There was indeed a time when conversations were being had about the impact of boarding houses being commandeered by the Ministry of Health for hospital space. It was an uncomfortable, even frightening time for us all. I know that many of us had incredibly positive lockdowns. We were able to slow the pace of life down for a short season, spend time with family members that the busyness of life often prevented us from seeing as much as we would like. The world seemed to slow down for a season, creation began to repair itself and we all started to have conversations about what was really important in our lives. We refer to these positive effects of lockdown as the “seeds “of the lockdown.

In the middle of the year when the wheels started to turn again and some semblance of recognisable life began to return, we started to ask ourselves what have we learned through all of this? What do we need to keep hold of? What needs to be nurtured from all of this and allow to grow, flourish and thrive? Those questions still remain as we reflect back on this year and look forward to the next.

What did 2020 teach us? What do we learn about ourselves and those closest to us? Have any of our values changed? Have we been too quick to return to whatever normality might mean for each of us?

There is a wonderful poem that we use at the end of the year. A poem about leaving which we use at the Leaver’s Service. It’s concluding line goes as follows: “what matters most? My loves and my friendships!”

As I look back on the year and the challenges and opportunities it presented to us all, I conclude that love and friendship matter the most and therefore the time we devote to such needs to reflect that. From 2020 I take with me the very real desire to spend more time with those I love and more time in the presence of the God of love through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Blessings

CHAPEL HIGHLIGHTS

CHAPEL OF CHRIST THE KING

It’s been a very interesting and challenging year in the chapel for very obvious reasons! Most of Term 2’s services were delivered online and for a significant amount of time, the twice a week services went daily! The school has been served once again by some fantastic chapel prefects and I want to acknowledge these young men and women who have been exemplary leaders, creative, full of fun and energy. My thanks go out to Ben Scanlon, Kaley Caulfield, Lachlan Coleman, Luke Finlayson, Thomas Dela Rue, Sarah Wikaira, Sophie Stocker and Arna Morris. I also acknowledge our head boy and head girl David Koshy and Pheobe McColgan who were exemplary leaders alongside our chapel prefects in the chapel program, participating fully in many online services and chapel events. You have been an amazing team to work with, may God bless you all as you prepare for the future.

The great challenge and opportunity in the chapel this year of course was the delivery of online services which we called SoulFood. For almost two months daily services were broadcast at 1:20 pm to the school community and over time the sanctuary itself looked more like a television recording studio. What began in the early days of lockdown as a very basic operation using just a laptop and some music soon evolved into productions with two cameras and professional streaming services. I want to give thanks

for the incredible technical expertise of Simon Ward and his team. We have all learned so much and grown through this experience.

Another great highlight for the year was of course the service programs which we operate at St Paul’s Collegiate school. These have been led by our service prefects Ben Scanlon, Sophie Stocker and Kaley Caulfield. They have been amazing and literally put in hundreds of hours to ensure the efficient delivery and management of our programs in a very disrupted year. I also acknowledge our service leaders from the Year 11 group who have put in a huge amount of work with the after-school programs of the Refugee Orientation Centre: thank you to Zoe Chapman and Daniel Williams for being exemplary servant leaders. This program finished with another amazing Christmas party for over 60 refugee children from around the city in November.

Other highlights of the year have been the Community Gala which raised over $10,000 for our local primary schools, the Boarders Charity Relay which raised $16,000 for Flame Cambodia and the World Vision 40 Hour Famine which soon followed and again raised over $16,000. As a school community, we have contributed over $40,000 this year to charitable causes which is a record by many

thousands of dollars and in a Covid year that is something to be celebrated and something to give thanks for. Another highlight was the Year 9 chapel services which our junior students plan and lead from the end of Term three and during Term four. It has been another season of creativity and enjoyable energy from our Year 9 students.

Although not the year we expected, it’s been a good year as we have together risen to the challenge it presented and able to achieve more than we could ever hope for or dream as a result. For all of this, we give thanks to God!

I conclude with my thanks to all those who supported the chaplaincy and the chapel during the year. All the members of staff especially, I acknowledge the work of Mr Josh Howard, Mr Tim Carpenter, chaplain assistant Mrs Zavier Searle, Sports Chaplain Wayne “Chappie” Douglas, the senior leadership team and of course our amazing headmaster, Mr Lander.

Thank you to all the students, our prefects, chapel team members and the many others who work behind the scenes in so many different ways. As we approach our 62nd year, let us continue to stand firm in the faith of Saint Paul, the faith rooted and grounded in our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, the same yesterday, today and tomorrow!

THE SERVE

KALEY CAUFIELD

The Serve service program has had an exceptional year despite a few of our dates being cancelled due to Covid-19. Student numbers have risen significantly this year and there is always a feeling of excitement and willingness to serve each time we head to their site in Hamilton’s CBD. Like other years, this program takes place once a month on a Saturday afternoon where a group of St Paul’s students serve a meal prepared by Chef Warner to the many struggling families and individuals in our very own city that struggle with food insecurity. For these many hungry individuals, The Serve is the only place where they have a reliable source of food for all 365 days of the year. I would like to give a special thanks to our staff helpers this year, Mrs Bradford, Mr Howard, Ms Bromwich and Rev for their devotion to this service program and for giving up their Saturday evenings to give back to those in need. Their help and guidance never goes unnoticed. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to this service program in 2020 and I hope that you all continue in the years to come.

COMMUNITY FRIDGE

MRS H RICHARDSON

Over the past three years, Community Fridge is a project that our international students have embraced and taken ownership of. Many of our students have seen poverty in their own countries and know full well the impact it can have on families. Hunger and the struggle to feed a family is a global issue.

The Community Fridge project has provided our students with a small but tangible way to become involved in our local Hamilton community, fundraising throughout the year with the fortnightly food stalls in addition to International Week initiatives. The students purchase and cook the food to be sold, usually, something from their own culture at the cost of $2-$3. Dumplings have proved very popular! Annually the students raise around $1,000 which is a wonderful achievement and testament to their

commitment to the cause.

Each week we purchase approx $50 worth of fresh fruit and vegetables and these are then collected by the Hamilton Combined Christian Foodbank for distribution. Every Christmas our International staff provide a morning tea to recognise the efforts of the many volunteers at the Foodbank who give their time so freely.

A special thanks to Stark Sun, Ben Littlejohn, Gustav Jooste, Julian Harker, Kazuhiko Yonekura, Michealia Gui, Ruja Pattana-Arun, Ben Back, Likun Cao, Vikram Rajan, Ben Kimpton, Tevita Taukei’aho, Tem Duangratana and Mark Mc Cluskey who never lost sight of their goals for Community Fridge, despite the challenges of Covid-19, and for their efforts and support throughout the year.

OVER THE FENCECOMMUNITY GALA

REV PETER RICKMAN & MR C NEETHLING

CAMBODIA TRIP 2019

REV PETER RICKMAN

On the 3rd of December after prizegiving last year 29 members of this community, comprising four staff, one parent and twenty-four senior students once again made their way to Cambodia to work with the charity Flame in the slums of Phnom Penh. This is the fourth year that members of this community have made this trip and once again Cambodia and its people enthralled us, challenged us, entertained us and inspired us. We met so many children and young people who were incredibly happy, despite their extreme and desperate poverty.

Once again we had to engage with so many assaults upon our senses and so many questions related to how we live and how others are forced to live. How was it possible to meet so many joyful happy young people and children when they were living in terrible conditions; in shacks and makeshift shelters immediately adjacent to, or literally on top of, the stinking open sewers of their city?

The answer to that question was found in the Flame education centres. The joy of these children and young people that we encountered, interacted with and grew to know and to love, was centred in the value placed on the education that they were receiving. Education is to them, like it is to us, a passport. For us, it is a passport into a brighter, better and more fulfilled future. For the children and young people in the Flame centres, it was a passport out of the slums, away from poverty, slavery, oppression and the ever-constant threat and risk of trafficking. So high was the value placed on this education that it generated the joy and happiness in some of the most desperate living conditions on the planet.

Alltwenty-four students and four staff that we took to Cambodia this year each in their own individual way had a remarkable encounter. Our lives were changed. Our laughter echoed across the slums, the forests, the temples and the rivers. Our tears watered the dry ground at our feet as we once more pondered the story of genocide and the horrors of the Khmer Rouge. Our hearts were broken by the trusting affection of the children of Cambodia. Once again it was a truly humbling, life-changing and transformational adventure.

Mr Foot, Mr Carpenter and Mrs Allen were phenomenal travelling companions and leaders. Our students constantly made us proud; each and every one of them

contributed so much of themselves, making themselves vulnerable, doing so much and learning something that lies at the heart of the Christian Gospel: Servant Leadership.

I would like our students to have the final say and here follows some extracts from their final night reflections......

David: “everyday I smiled for a different reason, whether it being our group not once, but twice running sessions on our own, the whole room dancing Gang Gam style with us during our slum visits, the boy Ha’s tuk tuk, or poignantly, seeing in one go, every single smile that we created at the water park, recognizing every single face that u hope maybe, in a small way, u changed the life of..”

Julian: “To think that the smallest of deeds will significantly alter the lives of these kids is highly uplifting, and vice versa, as their smiles encourage me to give more than take in the long run”

Kaley: “Not only do I feel a great sense of gratitude from being here in Cambodia but I also feel extremely humbled to have met all of the students and staff of flame and to have had the pleasure of working in your amazing centres is something I will never take for granted. All staff, young adults and children of flame are so inspirational in their approach to life even when they have so little... they are some of the happiest and humbling people I’ve met”

Zainal: “This trip has been quite a handful. Physically and emotionally. It made me think, about our own lives, and the things we consider as “challenges”. A lot of students complain about going to school, yet, these kids would walk that extra mile just to learn something new everyday. Visiting the slums and seeing how the kids still smile and lighten up our day despite their living conditions is really inspiring…”

It is my hope and prayer that we can return to Cambodia as soon as is safely possible.

Blessings

YEAR 11 SERVICE

DANIEL WILLIAMS AND ZOE CHAPMAN

Since the start of 2020, a team of students from Year 11 have helped out at the Refugee Orientation Centre’s after school club for four afternoons a week, helping the children to complete homework and other fun activities. On Mondays and Wednesdays, the team heads over to ROC’s centre in Frankton, often relying on transport from teachers willing to help out. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, the programme is hosted here at St Paul’s, in the Pavilion over summer and the Gallagher Agribusiness Centre during winter - both of which offer great spaces with fields to run around on. The children, aged 5-15, range from being proficient in English, to not knowing very much at all, and sometimes volunteers face the challenge of having to explain concepts such as multiplication and fractions to kids who just want a piggyback.

The kids at ROC are just like any other children but come from vastly different and sometimes traumatic backgrounds - however, you wouldn’t be able to tell at first as they greet you with heaps of excitement and

enthusiasm. It just goes to show how much it means to them that they are supported.

Although we have had a disrupted year due to COVID-19, the team persisted, writing support messages during the lockdown to the kids at ROC, and when the country returned to Level 2, we were able to return to the after school programme. We would like to give a massive thanks to our great team, who have been committed to the programme throughout the year. These following students, in particular, have been instrumental in keeping the programme going: Sam White, Sam Peoples, Emily Jin, Joanna Li, Seetharam Jandhyala, Riley Jones and Stella Hamilton. We would also like to thank Miss Schollum, Mrs Allen and Miss Simmonds, who were an essential part in getting us over to the Frankton Centre. Lastly, Rev and Mr Foot, thank you for all your support throughout the year in helping the programme run smoothly.

ST JOANS SERVICE

THE UKULELE CLUB

BEN SCANLON

The St Joans Ukulele Club began its 3rd year under the new leadership of Ben Scanlon. COVID hit quickly and due to these circumstances, caused the rest home to go into lockdown for over 7 months. This setback did not tarnish the students passion and enthusiasm and we made posters of personal messages whilst also participating in small rehearsal groups to better tune our musical talents. With restriction still in place Rev,

Tom and Ben were able to create a new music book now attaining chords and pictures which received very positive feedback. These lockdown efforts allowed the transition back for the first time post-COVID to start off with a bang, leaving this inspiring and heartfelt programme with a front foot forward for future generations.

WORLD VISION

BEN SCANLON

From an unprecedented year, the MOS leaders were faced with the challenge of ever-changing circumstances under NZ’s COVID level restrictions. Constantly adjusting to what a famine would look like post COVID, we were fortunate enough to begin our campaign under Level 2, allowing a record number of students to sign up for the famine. Against all expectations the St. Paul’s students pulled through, breaking numerous school records to raise over fifteen thousand dollars towards the hunger crises in Malawi. This achievement gained national recognition from World Vision, marking St Paul’s as a gold level certificate and one of the top schools in New

HOSPITAL CHAPLAINCY

KALEY CAUFIELD

The Hospital Chaplaincy Program at St Paul’s is a very unique and special program as those who have attended will know. This program is where a group of St Paul’s students go to the Waikato Hospital once a month on a Sunday morning and deliver patients to and from the chapel to save the nurses significant time. This program allows our students to go outside their comfort zone whilst speaking to and transferring patients throughout the hospital. This program is a direct link between both the service and faith cornerstones of our school. By giving these patients the opportunity to attend chapel due to our servant leadership we are able to help them not only connect with their faith when it is most important but also to allow the nurses more time to do what they do best - caring for our community. I would like to thank Rev for being the staff member in charge of this program. He is a very special individual who sparks a love for serving others within all those who get to know him. His support and selflessness never goes unnoticed. I hope to see the Hospital Chaplaincy program continue to run into the years to come. Also, thank you to all the students who gave up their Sunday mornings to serve our community as “the best way to find yourself is losing yourself in the service of others” - Mahatma Gandhi.

Zealand. Well done to all those who helped make this possible - Special thanks to the Rev for all the help and support, always motivating and empowering us to achieve our potential and finally to all those who participated and fundraised making this the success it is!

CULTURAL HIGHLIGHTS

Unfortunately, Covid-19 had a massive impact on the cultural opportunities in 2020. Events such as the Big Sing and National Choral festival and the school’s musical production, “Seussical” could no longer proceed.

Despite this, our cultural cornerstone continues to go from strength to strength, with Mrs Delwyn Ringle (Band) and Mr Tim Carpenter (Choir) combining to make music the strongest it has ever been. Huge numbers in the girls’ choir (19), boys’ choir (51), mixed choir (70), elite (23) indicate the significant enjoyment our students are gaining from their involvement.

It was a real shame that every choral festival in the country was cancelled in 2020, although a multi-talented Seamus Eade (Year 10) took out the inaugural “St Paul’s Got Talent’ contest and the “Celebration of Music” concert showed the incredible depth and standard of both instrumental music and singing in the school.

While in the one band competition on offer, the Hawkes Bay Festival of Bands, the Concert Band received a gold award and special mention as top secondary school group and the Big Band took out a silver award. While one of our chamber music groups won the Waikato round of the NZ Chamber Music contest and went through to the northern region finals.

CHOIR

MR T CARPENTER & MRS D RINGLE

2020 really was the year for the St Paul’s choirs to shine. Never before has the school’s choral programme been better, with a thriving and growing choral culture blossoming. Like many other departments, it was therefore frustrating and disappointing when the big choir’s events - The Big Sing and the Waikato/Bay of Plenty Choral Festival (which St Paul’s was going to host) - were both cancelled. However, despite these significant setbacks, the choir has maintained its enthusiasm and positive momentum - a genuine credit to all the young people involved. They can be really proud of their effort, attitude, what they have learned and the music making that has been achieved despite all this disappointment.

The choral programme at St Paul’s now includes five active choirs: the full mixed non-auditioned choir called “El Coro” - numbering around 70 - meets once a week on a Wednesday afternoon for half an hour or so before the choir splits into boys and girls. El Coro

sings for the big chapel services on Sunday evenings, the annual Good Vibrations concert as well as the much anticipated Carol Service at the end of the year. El Coro splits into the boys’ choir “The Noteables” - about 45 boys’ - and the girls choir “Noteworthy” - about 25. These would have been our competing Big Sing Choirs singing a mixture of New Zealand repertoire, classical, pop arrangements and barbershop. The Chamber Choir - the premier auditioned choir of 24 - meets for two hours every Tuesday evening. They are an extremely committed and talented group of amazing young singers who promise to be extremely successful in future competitions when they happen! The fifth choir is the staff choir - aptly named “Staff-it-up”. Now in its third year, this group of enthusiastic teachers meet during Monday and Friday lunchtimes in Term 4 to prepare for their annual performance during the Carol Service.

Riley Rolton was selected for the NZSS Choir; Dion Xue and Matthew Chanwai for the NZSS Symphony Orchestra; and Seamus Eade was selected as one of thirty-four pipers in the Royal NZ Youth Pipe Band – being the youngest member of this U21 group. All of this is an impressive indictment on the strength of the elite musical group within our cultural cornerstone.

MR

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC

It has been a good year for the instrumental music ensembles at St Paul’s which include the Big Band, Concert Band and Chamber ensembles. Our year started in January with band camp, where we got an early start on our music for the year. It was also an opportunity for them to meet the new Director of Instrumental Music, Mrs Delwyn Ringle. The members of the Big Band and Concert Band spent three days learning new music and preparing for our upcoming band festivals for the year. Unfortunately, due to Covid-19, instead of their planned

four festivals, they were only able to participate in two, but the band members were at least grateful for the opportunity to perform. They also performed at the annual Good Vibrations Concert, and at a number of Open House events held throughout the year.

The Big Band under the direction of Mr Bill Stoneham, won silver at the Hawke’s Bay Festival of Bands. The Concert Band, under the direction of Mrs Delwyn Ringle, won bronze at the Matamata Festival of Bands, and gold

at the Hawke’s Bay Festival of Bands - where it was also named top high school band.

St Paul’s had four groups enter into the New Zealand Chamber Music Contest - online due to Level 2 restrictions! With over 200 groups entered from all over the country, the competition was tough! Klavier Trio (Veronica Bagley, Emily Jin and Joanna Li) and the Saxophone Quartet (Lucas Taumoepeau, Dion Xue, Max Fletcher, Juntong Wei) participated admirably in

the Waikato District Round. The Brass Quintett (Lucas Goodwin, Lucas Taumoepeau, Gustav Jooste, Ben Back and Geoffrey Smith) received highly commended in the Waikato District Round, and the KBB award for their performance. Triumphantly, Das Terzett, consisting of Year 10 students Matthew Chanwai and Scott Zhou, and Year 12 Chloe Park, won the Waikato District Round and went through to become Northern Regional Finalists. This was a great accomplishment to the group and a tribute to their hard work throughout the year.

ARTS AWARDS

At the 2020 Arts and Sports Awards evening, we were lucky to have Joel Shadbolt, lead singer of the NZ band L.A.B., as our special guest. Joel shared some wisdom and stories with guests and students, interviewed by Director of Music Tim Carpenter on the couch. Together with SPC band Pony Club (Harry Jack, Campbell Colquhoun, Seb Bodle and Luther Yates), he then thrilled the audience with a performance of top-of-the-charts song “In the Air”. It was a night to remember for these boys and a thrill for everyone present!

TALENT SHOW

With the cancellation of this year’s school production, The Big Sing, and countless other competitions affecting school groups, the 2020 Arts prefects and faculty decided to hold “SPC Got Talent” on the last day of Term 2. Weeks of auditions held by the prefects saw plenty of interest and a range of “talent” displayed. This culminated in the grand final - the top 10 items from these auditions - in front of the whole school. The winner: Seumas Eade.

CHIKAKO KOMAKI

This year the music department and wider Hamilton music community were devastated with the passing of beloved piano teacher and musician Chikako Komaki. Chikako served St Paul’s for 27 years and has produced many outstanding piano students - many of whom have gone on to study music at tertiary level to high standards. Finally losing a 7-year battle with cancer, Chikako now leaves a gaping and irreplaceable hole in the music of the Waikato. She will be grievously missed by her students, their parents and many friends and colleagues. It was an honour for St Paul’s to host her funeral in the chapel - a lovely service with about 400 in attendance. Current Director of Music Tim Carpenter delivered one of the eulogies and played a tribute for her on the organ. Also present were the past three heads of department Michelle Flint, Francis Cowan and Nigel Williams which was a touching reunion of the St Paul’s community.

Chikako will not be forgotten at St Paul’s or the wider community. Her memory will certainly live on within our department. Before passing she donated a concert piano stool for the grand piano in the chapel. Furthermore, there will be two piano scholarships of $1,500 awarded each year in her name.

An amazing teacher, friend and colleague. We will miss her dearly.

NATIONAL REPRESENTATION

SEUMAS EADE

Seumas Eade has been selected for the New Zealand Youth Pipe band becoming the youngest member ever to do so. The National Youth Pipe Band of NZ is a noncompeting cutting edge performance based pipe band, comprising 35 of the most talented youngsters in NZ. The band provides unique development opportunities for its members, and an exceptional musical experience for its audiences. Their first performance will be in January at the summer school and plans are currently being made for a South Island tour next year.

RILEY ROLTON

Riley Rolton joins a growing number of St Paul’s alumni who have been selected for the New Zealand Secondary Students’ Choir. He will begin his two-year tenure with this internationally renowned ensemble in the new year. We wish him well!

BEN BACK, CHLOE PARK, EMILY JIN

These students have auditioned for the New Zealand Secondary Schools Symphony Orchestra, to be held in April next year and conducted by SPC Director of Music Tim Carpenter. Results still to be announced.

HALL OF FAME

The list of current and past St Paul’s students who have been selected for national groups is fast increasing. The Music Department now has a Hall of Fame board with photos of alumni and current students who are national representatives in their musical field.

GOOD VIBRATIONS

Good Vibrations looked a little different this year, with the focus being on our large ensembles. The evening started off on a high note with the Big Band, and featured performances from Noteworthy (our girls choir), Noteables (boys choir), and Chamber choir. The second half of the program kicked off with an awesome arrangement of Africa performed by the mixed choir and big band. There were also outstanding solo and small group performances as well, with small group features from the Barber Shop Quartet, Year 11 Drama Class, Year 10 Music Class, and the Brass Quintett; and solo features by Gustav Jooste on the Piano, Dion Xue on the piano and a vocal solo by Riley Rolton. Good Vibrations 2020 finished with the Concert Band, featuring the saxophone section playing Five to Go, their competition piece Elements, and lastly, sending people out tapping their toes to Jitterbug! With an audience of only 100 due to gathering restrictions, the performance was also live streamed, with over 444 views. It was a big success!

PUBLIC SPEAKING

SONYA PEARCE

A year of overcoming

Production of excellent speeches has seen a switch from information gathering to information refinement. The internet enables students to glean copious amounts of material, but it is an experienced orator’s craft to take the screeds of information available to them, and sharpen, rework and inspire their audience. After all, connection with your audience is what makes or breaks a great speech.

This year, twelve extraordinary students opted to go on a performance journey with me, exploring various presentation requirements. Students selected from three syllabi to formulate an interesting program of speeches, monologues, presentations, poems, prose readings and impromptu speeches to a visiting examiner. Inspite of the disruptions and limited face-to-face lessons, all twelve students achieved their qualifications with Merit or greater.

Congratulations to Vikram Rajan, who has not only achieved his Grade 8 Speech & Drama Qualification with Merit, but has been accepted to study a Bachelor of Performing and Screen Arts degree at Auckland University. Only 24 out of the 150 applicants got in with their auditions.

Communication in Leadership is an exemplary qualification offered to potential and acting prefects in Year 12 and 13. Four students sat this exam and came away with exceptional results. Greta Simpson and Samantha Bryant both received Honours, and Diya Kurien and Julian Harker both achieved Honours Plus. Julian was also nominated as one of two students in New Zealand to receive a monetary award of $100 for excellence in language. St Paul’s wiped out the competition in the Waikato Speech Competition in Term 2.

For the first time, students opted to take Musical Theatre qualifications, and Riley Rolton and Dolce KisslingHemsworth both achieved Distinction with grades above 85%.

Speech & Drama one-on-one lessons at St Paul’s Collegiate is going from strength to strength, and I am happy to receive acknowledgements of interest for the 2021 calendar year.

DEBATING CHESS

MRS H LEWIS

This year debating hung precariously in the balance as we waited to see if the competition could go ahead due to COVID. With our biggest numbers yet in the senior division, 12 debaters waited nervously for the Waikato Debating Association to advise us of their plans.

In the end, a term’s worth of debates was condensed into one day and we all met on a wintery Sunday at the University of Waikato to take part in a mammoth day of round-robin debating. Our teams did superbly well but in the end, only one team made it through to the semi-final round. This was one of our most novice teams of Year 11 students: Joanna Li, Keyan Asadi and Emily Jin. Unfortunately, they were beaten by 0.5 points by Hamilton Girls’ High after a rigorous debate and a divided adjudication panel. Every team has shown enormous potential and we are looking forward to what they will deliver next year as - fingers crossed - the debating season will resume its usual format.

SHEILAH WINN

This year saw all Year 12 Drama students selecting and rehearsing scenes from various Shakespeare plays to enter into the annual University of Otago, Shakespeare Globe Centre New Zealand, Sheilah Winn Shakespeare Festival. They were well under way when of course, Covid-19 struck and we all went into lockdown.

Unaware of what the reaction of the organisers would be, rehearsals were put on the backburner and the students got on with the challenge of continuing their studies via distance learning.

The regional competitions were all cancelled, due to the restrictions in the number of people at gatherings and the competition became a digital platform competition. So, after a lot of rehearsal for some and a little for others, the scenes were performed and recorded and sent away. Five scenes were entered from St Paul’s, the most in the last six years.

Unfortunately, we did not place within our regional competition and so were unable to move on to the National finals, but there is always next year.

MRS C GIBBS

2020 will be remembered at St Paul’s and around the world as one of social distancing and cancelled tournaments - not in Chess, however. The game played on. Highlights of the year were:

Waikato Interschool Tournament

George O’Callaghan, Peter Huang, John Song and Seetharam Jandhyala were selected and represented St Paul’s at the Waikato Interschool Tournament on Sunday 2nd August. Poen Hsieh was reserve. The four players had outstanding games against Hamilton Boys’ High School and St John’s College with a narrow loss by Seetharam against board one player from HBHS. Although the outcome was third overall for the St Paul’s team, the tournament was well played.

Chess Interhouse Tournament

A junior and senior session this year meant that many players from the school were able to be showcased. This tournament was speed chess with games being five minutes for each player. The speed of the games created energy and vibes in the dining hall annexe, and players were kept on-guard throughout all of the tournament. Sargood House won the junior session and Fitchett House won the senior session.

The Term Three Chess Ladder

The Term 3 chess ladder brought in an element of friendly competitiveness to Wednesday lunchtimes. Games must be played with a clock and are fifteen minutes for each player. If a challenge is made, it must be accepted. The final results were Seetharam first, Poen second, Peter third, and Thomas Collingwood fourth. If Haonan had not been at Tihoi, he surely would have featured in the top 3 of the chess ladder.

MR B RAWSON

HOUSE COMPETITION

ATHLETICS - SWIMMING - CROSS COUNTRY

HOUSE COMPETITION

HOUSE COMPETITION

HOUSE COMPETITION

TE WHARE REO MAAORI

Naa Sarah Wikaira

I hate you, I hate each and every one of you!...

When will you learn! I didn’t sign the treaty! Protesting... don’t you have something better to do? Why don’t you just get over it? Just vote, just stand in an election, just say it in English, just be more like me!

I hate you...I hate each and every one of you!...

Your language, your taonga wearing, tattoo flaunting, treaty entitled, university scholarship winning.

This is how it feels…

This is how it feels when we fail to honour the treaty, when we fail to learn the lessons of the past. When we reap the benefits of ill gotten gains aplenty, and then fail to accept grievance, bitterness, or recompense.

This is how it feels when PE, Math, Science, English, Music, RE and Social studies are compulsory in the junior school - but when I mention compulsion of Te Reo Maaori I’m required to clearly articulate and defend its value, relevance and significance? Why am I asked to translate te reo maaori for the benefit of others when the same considerations are never made for me?

To know me is to know my language...see the world through my eyes.

The immense loss I feel on this day - Waitangi Day - is forever tied to the 1.2 million acres stolen from my people. Not to mention the loss of language, and life which would impact successive generations - my generation! The great and tragic sacrifice made by my tuupuna who gave their lives fighting in the Waikato Wars - fighting for our freedom, our land, our people our way of life.

How do we at St Paul’s Collegiate overcome this sadness and honour this day?

In truth we don’t...we have athletics standards. We ignore, and suppress feelings of guilt, belonging, and complicity. We pressure students who would rather make a stand.

Give me a day...to turn sadness to joy, to respond to hate with love, ignorance with truth and darkness with light.

It’s Waitangi Day so give me a day!

In 2017 for the first time we, Aotearoa, commemorated the New Zealand Wars of the 19th century. These civil wars rampaged up and down our country for several decades after the signing of the Treaty Of Waitangi. For too long too many of us have not known about the battles that were once fought in the places where we live and travel every day. The 4th Rā Maumahara is today, the 28th October. It marks a time when we can turn our minds to the stories of a history that have been forgotten for far too long. These wars more than all of the conflicts of the 20th century made us the nation we are today.

Pretext - Causes

You! Each and everyone of you! Ask yourself, why! How! What! Of the killing of others. Of confiscation, of colonization, of war?!

Hatred...let it fill your hearts and minds...a deep seeded hatred...of difference...envy...jealousy...

Today, I share not the genesis of Te Puutake o te riri / the NZ land wars but of all war...all war born not of necessity but of superiority. A superiority born of indoctrination...of erroneous assumptions...of fear, of a lie. By understanding hate, unpacking the uncomfortable truth, by questioning assumptions...then...perhaps we can understand...prevent war, the likes of which ravaged

my people, the Maaori people! In 1863 Camron crossed the Mangataawhiri stream - declaring war, projecting hatred, the painful story of which Matire will share. But my point here is - war..the product of hate. So, in the immortal words of Will-i-am

But if you only have love for your own race

Then you only leave space to discriminate And to discriminate only generates hate

And when you hate then you’re bound to get irate, yeah

Madness is what you demonstrate

And that’s exactly how anger works and operates

Man, you gotta have love, this’ll set us straight Take control of your mind and meditate

Let your soul gravitate to the love, you all.

Teenaa koutou katoa.

E pā tō hau he wini raro, - The northern wind blows

He hōmai aroha - Bringing tidings of sorrow

Kia tangi atu au i konei; - leaving me to mourn

He aroha ki te iwi, Ka momotu ki tawhiti ki Paerau - with sorrow unabound for those lost to beyond to paerau

Ko wai e kite atu? - who has seen them?

Kei whea aku hoa i mua rā, - where are my companions of yesteryear

I te tōnuitanga? - of the times of plenty

Ka haramai tēnei ka tauwehe, - those memories come and go

Ka raungaiti au, e. - I am utterly bereft.

I preface my koorero with this Waiata tangi or lament,

composed by Rangiamoa of Ngaati Apakura - a tribe from which I personally descend. Ngāti Apakura used to live at Rangiaowhia, an undefended settlement near Te Awamutu. The tribe did not take part in the Waikato war, but Rangiaowhia was attacked by British troops, its occupants forced from their homes. Later their lands were confiscated. In lamenting the death of her kin, Rangiamoa was mourning the fate of all her people. Rangiaowhia. A thriving village in Waikato, the economic heartland of the Kiingitanga. Where Maaori and Paakeha lived together, shared languages, trade, education and religion. This is where Maaori were beginning to realise the potential and promise of the Treaty of Waitangi. However, on 21 February, 1864, the village was attacked by British soldiers, Camron and his infamous rangers.

These details still burn in the hearts of the Ngaati Apakura people, my people. Our story too long forgotten, or mistreated, mused, reinvented to create a romantic view of the noble death! Fore to recall women, children, infirmed and elderly burnt alive in our church, having been caught giving Sunday prayers - perhaps a truth too uncomfortable for some. And, so I ask you, to close your eyes and imagine - there you are seated beside your grandmother, in your humble Sunday mass. You recite the words - giving praise to God for the privileges you daily enjoy. Now, your grandmother holds you tight as bullets rain through the walls of your once humble chapel. The walls and the roof are ablaze and smoke fills your lungs. Your eyes sting from the tears and smoke! There are no more words left to the god of yester-hour! Surly, he has forgotten that we are his children! That our lives matter!

Utterly bereft indeed!

Te Pūtake o Te Riri is the Maaori name given to the NZ land wars. However, it’s translation is much bigger. It means - the reason or source of anger or rage or hate, a reference to the lasting importance and disastrous impact these wars and conflicts had on my people, the Māori people and the hate that lead to such death and destruction. The effects of which ripple through time.

Post-text - Effects

The effects are everlasting, still with us today. Death after death, my people died one by one. Death is almost always a consequence of war but it is the most detrimental as it is an irreversible effect. My people never coming back , my whanau left in a world of discrimination, me standing here left lost in my mind with the reality of the past. We lost our people and then we lost our whenua, whenua is not just land it is what connects us to our tupuna it is where our people flourish, all of this gone, taken, stripped away. The loss of land...cause and effect. This confiscation of land resulted in the reality of today, the loss of land leads to a loss of income, loss of income leads to loss of access to education, which leads to limited employment opportunities, these factors result in higher incarceration which creates a continuous cycle of social millays.

You, each and every one of you. Think about the opportunities and privileges that you daily enjoy as members of this school. These benefits are a direct result of the land wars. Which we commemorate today.

Naa Thomas Matthews, Matire Van Selm-Ormsby, Sarah Wikaire

HOMAI HE RAA - GIVE ME A DAY

RAA MAUMAHARAREMEMBERING THE NZ LAND WARS

SCHOOL BALL - ARABIAN NIGHTS

The events of this year definitely made the 2020 Ball one to remember. With many uncertainties around the continuation of the ball this year because of COVID and lockdown levels, Mrs Lock and Mr Wilson and the Ball Committee led by Arna Morris and Jack Caldwell must receive special mention.

They all worked effortlessly to make sure that the Year 12s and 13s still had the opportunity to attend the main social event of the year. Endless hours of work were dedicated to this event in order to make it a success.

The result was nothing short of a stunning event which exceeded all expectations. It truly was a ball like no other. Wanting to challenge our creativity this year, we decided on the theme ‘Arabian Nights’. This consisted of

using different colours in comparison to previous years, which turned out to be a great success. With a huge help from the committee, particularly with the two full days of decorating, we were able to transform the school’s gym into an unrecognisable venue decorated with Arabian themed attire, flashing lights, and the scent of delicious food cooked by the St Paul’s kitchen staff.

We hope that everyone enjoyed the night and that, despite all of the unknowns throughout this year, we were able to produce a fantastic ball which was enjoyed by all.

ARNA MORRIS

AWARDS FOR THE NIGHT WERE:

Best Formal Dancers - Laurence I’Anson and Charlotte Speake

Cutest Couple - Trey Lincoln and Libby Deadman

Princess - Caitlin Fladgate

Prince - Jae-dan Williams-Wilson

Queen - Ella Harsant

King - Tiaki Rhodes

DISTANCE LEARNING DELIVERY

Exceptional early planning allowed the school to successfully navigate the 7-week national lockdown – a unique time for all.

The national lockdown in 2020 will be firmly etched in the memories of the school’s 740 students. The experience, including ‘attending’ school through distance learning, will stay with them for life.

As things return to normal, St Paul’s can now reflect on this extraordinary time for both the school and the whole country. When the Covid-19 pandemic first emerged in New Zealand, senior staff quickly mobilised.

This early preparation paid off with the school crafting and delivering a successful distance learning programme when the country went into lockdown in mid-March and the school was forced to close.

It all began when Covid-19 first arrived in New Zealand. A St Paul’s staff member self-isolated for two weeks when it was discovered they had shared a flight with a person who had one of the first cases of Covid-19 in New Zealand.

This gave the first indication of the seriousness of the situation, that a national lockdown was possible, and the school must start to plan.

Headmaster Grant Lander front-footed early pandemic conversations. The main priority was to maintain and continue to deliver a high-quality education for students.

The school was fortunate to learn from the experience of a Headmaster (a contact established through a staff member) at an independent school in Hong Kong, which was already in lockdown. Much was learned from what he shared in a video conference call, attended by senior staff.

“He gave us some really sage advice and an imprint to help us with the realities of the distance learning,” says St Paul’s Deputy Headmaster in charge of academics, Jeremy Coley.

The main advice was to keep the structure as close as possible to the normal school day and to monitor the wellbeing of staff and students. And it all went remarkably well, despite the unusual circumstances. “Teachers and students really rose to the challenge keeping the school climate, the culture, and the school community flourishing,” says Jeremy.

Staff and students showed a willingness to embrace the distance learning while managing their personal circumstances. “It gave them a sense of normality, a sense of calm, order and routine which was crucial at the time.”

Director of Digital Learning, Simon Ward, was charged with mapping out how distance learning would work in practice. For two weeks before the lockdown, he met individually with all teaching staff to coach them on using software, including the Google Meet video conferencing platform, to deliver lessons from home.

“We really wanted to focus on teachers creating engaging lessons, rather than just lecturing, and we did a lot of personal development with staff around this,” says Simon.

He also checked that staff and students had adequate internet connections and resources. To ensure systems were robust and to allow for fine tuning, the school trialled the home learning in two evening sessions.

Another key decision was to have all teachers and students linked through the simple Google calendar platform for students and staff to map out how each day

looked, with hour long lessons, via video conference, with scheduled breaks. This gave structure to the day. With the right tools and training teachers were able to confidently deliver their learning programme, with an excellent level of engagement. Senior staff dropped into these online lessons to check in on how it was all going and to offer support where needed.

While most other schools opted to go into an early holiday, the early preparation meant St Paul’s went straight into distance learning as soon as the lockdown kicked in. This created a positive momentum from the start, which continued for seven weeks, with a break at Easter.

There were challenges on how to replicate the normal school week on an online format. In place of the daily full school Chapel or assembly, Rev Peter Rickman delivered a 15 minute online ‘Soul Food’ session with prayer, a song, and a theme for the day. Some of the more handson subjects like Physical Education and Drama found ways to overcome challenges and deliver lessons online, with one parent commenting “It was fun watching PE on the deck!”

Prefects found ways to connect to the students by putting together video messages of support and issuing challenges via video. Weekly staff meetings were held on Google Meet, with up to 120 in attendance.

Simon Ward says when he saw all the smiling faces on a huge grid at the first Google Meet staff meeting, he instinctively knew the distance learning was going well and all the preparation – started very early on - was worth it.

As the students returned to school under Alert Level 2, there were protocols in place around social distancing. Staggered lunch times were introduced, assemblies live streamed to the Houses, temperature checks done, and reusable fabric face masks had to be worn at times when near to others.

The wider school community also stepped up to meet the challenges of the pandemic. Director of Marketing and Development, Michelle Smith, spent three weeks co-ordinating staff and parent volunteers to make 1900 fabric face masks ready for students and staff to wear. The school received incredible support and feedback from parents about the way the online learning was delivered, how engaging the lessons were and how grateful they were for keeping their teenagers busy. “Great job St Paul’s teachers. Our son was impressed with how well it went and felt that he had a successful day of learning,” said one.

This from another: “We would like to offer our appreciation for everything you and your team have done over the last couple of months. It has been a very unusual and interesting time. The distance learning has been fantastic.”

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

MRS H RICHARDSON

DIRECTOR OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

2020 began like any other year, welcoming new international students, helping them adjust and integrate into school life, and participate in the numerous school activities.

In March, our world turned upside down, and our international students were required to spend the next seven weeks in lockdown with a host family or one of our school families who kindly offered to host a student. Their parents had had to make that very difficult decision as to whether to have them remain in NZ or return home.

As you know via the media our borders are still not open and any student who returns to their home country knows they run the risk of not be able to return to NZ to complete their studies in the foreseeable future. For some families it will be over a year since they have seen each other.

I am so proud of our international students, it has been very difficult for them not being able to go home and see parents, family and friends and worrying about the health of parents and grandparents. Our students have not complained but adapted to their situation and done their best to maintain their learning via DLD (distance

learning delivery). Their parents should feel extremely proud of them.

Despite the various roadblocks and unknowns, our International Portfolio group led by Stark Sun and Ben Littlejohn have worked together as a team, supporting one another and drawing on each other’s strengths. This year flexibility has had to be the name of game, and they have both worked tirelessly to achieve the goals that came with this portfolio. Meetings have been well organised and attended, and our international representatives have felt supported throughout the year. Our 2020 International Week was a resounding success with three days of food stalls, performances and shared cultural experiences culminating in an international parade into the school chapel with students carrying the flags of the countries represented in our department. The sales from the daily food stalls raised over $900.00. Throughout the year, Covid levels permitting, our students organised fortnightly food stalls to raise money for the ‘Community Fridge’. The money raised including International Week funds has ensured that the weekly contributions of fruit and vegetables from our department to the Hamilton Combined Christian Foodbank have continued.

Every house has an international student representative. Their role is to support the other international students in their house, attend meetings with the portfolio members, welcome any new international students arriving at school and communicating with their Housemaster. Our reps also take an active part in raising funds for Community Fridge and organising international activities. This year we decided to recognise the most valuable international representative. The person needed to have attended our regular meetings, been actively involved in all international events, and supported our portfolio members. We invited our international prefects to select the worthiest recipient of this award. They unanimously selected Ruja Pattanaarun and she was presented with the International Representative for 2020 at our recent dinner.

We are aware that we have asked a huge amount from our host families and Guardians this year. They opened their homes and their hearts, welcoming our students for an indefinite period despite uncertainty for many families. You are our heroes! On behalf our students, their parents and the school, I thank you with utmost sincerity for your generosity this year. We feel very privileged that parents have chosen St

Paul’s as a school for their child and become very fond of these wonderful young people. This year we will farewell thirteen students, most heading on to tertiary study, so it is a bittersweet time for us. We wish our students every success with their exams and for the future, and look forward to hearing of their achievements.

I will close this section with comments from our two prefects on year to date.

“It has been challenging and rewarding working for the international community within the school this year. It gave me a chance to get to know possibly the bravest group of students in the school, thanks to everyone who helped make this year successful.

The highlight for me would be Angelina and Jessie’s duet to open international week. It was a beautiful way to open a full-on week of work that had been in planning for so long.”

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It is a privilege and an unforgettable experience to work with these amazing young people from the other side of the world. They are to be so admired for their resilience, the way they overcome the challenges of studying in another language and with the commitment to succeed. Our family was involved with being Guardians and homestay parents to some of the students from Thailand, Germany, Tonga, and China, and the friendship and memories of these wonderful young people will remain with us always.

My leaving the position of ESL teacher this year will not be easy as I will so miss the daily contact with these outstanding students and all the activities involved in the international programme. The advent of Covid-19 has been an especially difficult time for our students and their families with no trips home and for those continuing their studies here will be unable to see their families until well into next year, 2021.

“I felt very honoured to co-lead the International Relations Portfolio with Ben Littlejohn this year. We have been a strong team and we also enjoyed working with the other members of the portfolio.Our different backgrounds and personalities provided the opportunity to bring different ideas and perspectives to our discussions on various issues. Despite 2020 being a challenging year, I believe it has still been a successful one for the International Department.

This year, COVID-19 has affected every person, region and country in some way, and many activities had to be cancelled, including one of the important activities for us, Race Relations Day.

The highlight of the year would have to be our International Week in early August which included three days of cultural activities, and selling food prepared by our international students. The week also included

musical performances and a variety of interesting activities.

We still managed to have several food stalls throughout the year and with the proceeds from these and International Week, our international department has raised more than $1,000.00 which is used to purchase fruits and vegetables each week for the Hamilton Combined Christian Foodbank. Our department is also actively involved in the School Gala which I am sure will be successful.

Hopefully we have left some great ideas for the 2021 International Portfolio team. Thank you also to the kind ladies from the International Dsepartment for their help and support throughout the year.”

STARK SUN

My time with the International Centre began in 2011 when assisted the then Director of International Mrs. Margie Smith in the ESL classroom. At that time the International class was in what is now the Midlands Hockey Centre. The following year Margie Smith and her husband Heta moved to Francis Douglas College in New Plymouth and this enabled Mrs. Helen Richardson in becoming the Director of International students at St Paul’s. Fortunately, we were able to move the International Centre and classroom to what was the old Staffroom upstairs in the A Block which gave us the much needed space for both lessons and for somewhere for our students to have a home away from home.

Our team then grew with the appointment of Mrs. Marg Benefield to the position of Homestay Coordinator. The International Centre now complete with classroom and offices. The pastoral care of our students is paramount to all we do both in study and day to day needs. We are so lucky to have Guardians and superb homestay families that provide care and support to our students.

I salute my colleagues, Helen and Marg in the International team for outstanding management in all areas related to the International Centre and for their greatly valued support and camaraderie. What a great choice I made to have teaching as my career in life which has given me the greatest of experiences and working with our International students has been second to none.

I shall so miss having daily contact with my much-loved students, the company of my colleagues and being part of the many International events and activities. I wish every success for the International Centre in times to come, safety and happiness in our world and blessings for the reuniting of our students and their families.

“O tatau akonga mai

nga hau e wha”

MRS L ELLIOTT

“He waka eke noa”

“We are all in this together”. Nga mihi whanui

“OUR STUDENTS FROM THE FOUR WINDS.”

BEN LITTLEJOHN

THE ARTS FACULTY

MR J CAMERON - LOC ARTS

2020 has been an exciting year for the Arts faculty at St Paul’s; collectively, the Drama, Music and Visual Art departments (staff and students) tackled a number of challenges with creativity, flair and a clear sense of enthusiastic determination. This year the Arts faculty welcomed two new staff members, Jonathan Cameron as the new Leader of the Arts Faculty and Head of Visual Art and Delwyn Ringle as the new Director of Instrumental Music. Jonathan and Delwyn have fitted into the faculty well and have greatly contributed to the strengthening of the ever-growing representation of the Arts on both an academic and co-curricular perspective.

Despite being faced with COVID-19 this year, and in particular, the limitations of being able to bring many people together, the Arts faculty still put on a number of exciting events - Arts Day provided an exciting opportunity to celebrate and acknowledge the mahi involved in the 2020 production, “Seussical”, which we had to cancel due to COVID-19; the cast of Seussical performed a segment of the production with great enthusiasm, energy and talent. The faculty introduced a range of new and refined activities for students to take part in during the day, seeking to better represent our three learning areas that make up the Arts (Drama, Music and Visual Art), each with a specific Dr Seuss twist. The talentquest at the end of Term 2 saw an incredible range of talent come centre stage, as did the annual Good Vibrations evening.

The Drama department in 2020, led by Bruce Rawson,

saw a growth in the number of students taking Drama at the senior level. Blessed with a particularly impressive group of students at Level 3, the Drama department has seen some of the best internal results in the past five years at this high level of the NZQA Drama curriculum. These students have not been afraid to explore new ideas and push themselves out of their comfort zones. Especially when confronted with lockdown and the challenges that this period of time presented to a practical subject.

One exciting development in the department is the recent purchase of new stage lighting in the Drama studio. These will see an improvement in the quality and professionalism of performances and will open up the possibility of adding a greater technical component (lighting design) to student learning in this subject, should they choose it.

The Music department, led by Tim Carpenter, continues to grow from strength to strength, growing in staff with the introduction of Delwyn Ringle, as mentioned above, students, and through continued excelling on the national stage to a high level. Covid, lockdown and the remote teaching experience was certainly a big learning curve for everyone involved in the Music department. As a performance-based subject, it was hard to navigate at times, and tricky to maintain momentum and motivation with practice. It was also made complicated for Delwyn Ringle, who, before lockdown had been on sick leave due to a broken leg! For some of her classes, lockdown was the first time she had taught them. However, despite the adversity, the Music department and students pulled through outstandingly well, and in some areas, achieving better results than in previous years. As a department, we became very interested in music software programmes such as ProTools, GarageBand, GroovePizza, Ableton, Noteflight; and these have become essential tools in continuing to facilitate high quality teaching and learning. Term 4

saw the introduction of a new initiative with weekly staff musical recitals. So far we have had four recitals covering clarinet, voice and piano. This has proven to be a great opportunity for staff to maintain their own skills and practice, and to demonstrate their expertise to students and wider staff - we are looking forward to continuing this in 2021.

In the Visual Art department Jarna Old led the junior curriculum through an exciting range of creative assignments. Students in Year 9 looked closely at traditional Maori koru and kowhaiwhai design and their favorite animals via a printmaking assignment and Year 10 students worked with the concept of Whakapapa to explore self portraits that represented who they are on a wider level - exploring their interests, connection to land, family and ancestry. Our Year 11 Photo/Design students immersed themselves in a brand new assignment which saw students building their own narratives through the combined mediums of Photography, Digital Drawing and Typography. Our Year 11 Art students and students in Year 12 - 13 (Design, Painting and Photography) produced exciting work too, and of an extremely high quality. A significant number of Level 3 students in the Visual Arts this year have also put forward submissions for Visual Art Scholarships, alongside their folioboards - whilst simply submitting a scholarship booklet in Visual Arts is a huge feat, we are waiting patiently for results to be released in February 2021. A key highlight for Senior Visual Arts students this year was their involvement in a professional exhibition at Soul Gallery in Hamilton City, led and orchestrated by Jonathan Cameron and gallery owner, Lisa Voigt - we are particularly excited about the future of this legacy and annual event for St Paul’s; and we are excited about the opportunity this provides our students to reach professional success alongside their academic success in the Visual Arts.

ENGLISH FACULTY

MR B SUMMERFIELD - LOC ENGLISH

“It was a bright cold day in April, and the clocks were striking thirteen.”

For the literary aficionados among us, Orwell’s powerful yet enigmatic opening to his novel ‘1984’ certainly speaks to the year that has been. Seemingly normal to begin with, the year quickly descended into a number of unknowns and called into question everything that we had perhaps previously deemed as sacrosanct. For the English faculty, this meant that the traditional way of delivering the curriculum was challenged; we no longer waxed lyrical in front of a class of students, but instead we were prompted to engage with our learners via the online – and now very familiar – Google Meets platform. This challenge was met wholeheartedly by the teachers within the faculty, and along with it, a variety of strategies and activities were embraced to ensure that our students learning journey could continue during lockdown. Both teachers and students need to be commended for the resilience, tenacity and commitment that was demonstrated throughout this time. For the teachers, this period signalled a process of reflection that reached far beyond normal parameters, and for the students, the time outside the traditional classroom enabled them to philosophically muse on their shared experiences, resulting in some very impressive pieces of writing that you see over the next few pages. The writing is sophisticated, thought-provoking, and in some cases, profound. But above all else, a portrayal of the world as they see it; through youthful and very aware eyes.

SOME WILL SAY IT IS FITTING DAVID KOSHY

He saw her before she saw him - as Frost would famously say. Ironically enough, out of the two of them, he was not the one searching for the long lost companion. He seemed to see her even before she had made her way down the mill road - an esteemed woman, no shred of emotion could be extracted out of her. Yet, today she seemed to be more blush than usual. Her boy was coming back. Intriguing on how even now she would still regard him as nothing more than her boy - although mind you the way she connoted it was far from a demeaning insult. But boys wouldn’t survive what he had just been through, nor would sane men even attempt to try and integrate back into what they had long said goodbye to.

In the nearly two hour car ride journey back home, she never bothered to ask where the other young men’s parents were. But he knew. The stench of failure on him seemed to enclose around the whole car, suffocating him for the full ride back, he couldn’t even look her in the eye, let alone look at her at all. He was uneasy, twitching in the car seat, as if guilty of, at the very least, the toxic odor that came from him. A war had just come and gone, and while they say that the world had been scarred by the sights and shocks that had been presented, those actually fighting this war knew damn well it wouldn’t be the mothers at home that would wake up screaming, choking almost on gas that in their dreams seemed all too real. (Little did he realize the level of her stress, all of the panic attacks she started to have. Perhaps understanding that may have stopped him - allowed him to see this world the way he so yearned to do).

This dream had become a regular occurance. To paraphrase his officer, it was the way that he seemed to cling onto his fellow soldiers - grab them like the ladies on the port, that left the officer with no choice. Men knew better than to show those kinds of emotions, weep in bed so quiet, yet, with a purr that seemed to radiate across the whole dorm. Mind you, the sight of men becoming zombies as the mortar rounds forced their slow suffocation by the fumes of gas, sweat and blood brought forward screams not just unique to William. But he was no sane man. By sending him to a facility on home shores, they hoped William could return to the men he appeared to abandon. But whether it was one of the bullets of spit from his fellow soldiers that hit his head a bit too hard as he left (they weren’t all too happy to have their supposed mate seem to quit on them), or the fact that he was now drunk with fatigue - almost deaf to the hoots of shells behind him; his state of mind and sanity only grew worse.

It became evident that the supposed reintegration of William Owens back into the squadron in Turkey had

become more of a salvage mission - to give this man one chance of a life outside this war.

Crowding eagerly around him, William left his neighbourhood to an array of flowers and flying kisses - although by the time he had turned the corner of this street, the mob had turned their attentions to Jacky from two houses down, who never accepted the role of war in deciding man’s political divisions. There were crowds everywhere he seemed to go. However crammed within the trenches, the most notorious of crowds were in and among the densely populated trenches; as the heavy breathing of men - gasping for air while unknowingly foreshadowing death by suffocation. If not that, one would be drowned under the excess of mud and watery fluids - and this before they had even faced the gunfire.

Fast forward half a year and not many people on that street would have been able to predict how right Jacky was, or the toll the horrors of war can have on a man.

Like Medusa drew one to stone he could produce unfathomable shame. That stench of failure seemed ever present on him, causing timid hugs and greetings from neighbours too weary of being drawn into the cloud of stench around him. To a neighbourhood that watched this young man grow, you could tell they had wanted this just as much as William - to be able to resume to instant normality. But he figured the malodour was keeping them away. William used to possess an ever present smile on his youthful face. Perhaps they were waiting for that smile to remerge. And when it didn’t, it is no wonder no one on that street could properly adjust.

In front of him she had placed the food on the table later that evening, with William staring blankly at what was once his favourite dish. It still was - certainly six months of cold beans and toast wasn’t going to change that, but did he deserve such extravagance anymore? Sitting there, head down with a twitch, the only recognition his mother received that it was still her boy in there was a slight smile, poking more towards his right cheek and accompanied by a synchronized dart of the eyes to briefly look at his mother’s face. In the trenches William was seen to have had that exact type of positionhunched, and with a slight twitch, quietly holding onto a firearm that everyone knew would not be fired. But for the bewildered mother, why this man blush red with a few new scratches on his arms and face (he had spent an hour in the shower trying to wipe off that stench, you see) was still not becoming her son, had become an increasingly frustrating question.

I don’t think she meant to shout at him the way she did. A few months ago he had seen a gas shell quietly trickle beside a few of his squadrons sitting a distance away; and like now with his mother, the explosion was a matter of when, rather than if. It didn’t stop him from screaming however. An image only mustered in someone’s smothering dreams. As the white eyes

writhing on the young men’s faces were slowly moved, William uncontrollably screamed and fought. He grabbed their faces, shook them with such vigor it was as if like an exorcism he was trying to extract the devil. However, the only thing he received was a slap from the head of a nearby soldier, an angry cry to get back in line. He left the stretcher with his hands covered with a mixture of both yellow and red fluid - and unknown to him then, the last reconances of his sanity. And now, during the explosion of words from his mother, this same scream pierced everything around it - caused a unison of barks from worried dogs, and caused his mother to stare at him with such a hollow look that one may have suspected she too, like those men in the trenches, possessed at that moment the devil in her.

The screams had only got worse. Worse in that the mother also screams just as loud, but with far more anger. No one asked him why he came back so soon. No one really felt the need to know. Some say it is fitting to be willing to die for one’s nation, some would go even further and say it is heroic. But how he just yearned for time. Not for time in patience for his outbursts, patience that was only displayed by his neighbours and community as silence, plastered on by a sympathetic smile, as they waited for his screaming to finish. Not that kind of time. Time a young man deserves - time where just a few moments a day, he can have someone by his side, just willing to listen. But no one ever did. The war had only just begun, men were dying left right and centre and their names being returned back to the grieving families in the utmost honour. But why was this different? The effects of war spread far further than among the trenches. Like a poor pawn with a chess game, ultimately sacrificed for the good of the king; William was moved ruthlessly for weeks, under the lights of the rapid fire; he was put to shame by the sounds of mere bullets and bombs, and broken by the sights that this game offered. Like any pawn he became solely controlled by those above him, and when they could not extract anything more, he was tossed away - sure, with everything seemingly intact, but still bound by the same strings to which his chess players would use. Rather than cutting the strings, society made him stand up and dance on his own.

Some say it is fitting to be willing to die for one’s nation, some would go even further and say it is heroic. But when, after three weeks at home William David Owens decided to step in front of a passing train, travelling just on the outskirts of the city, there was no hero treatment for his untimely death. In the stage play of war, people think happily ever after is the only thing possible once we get to the finale. The reality is, the only dance possible in this final scene to every man who foughtis an unconscious march. A slow walk towards a sight soldiers saw all too often, and from then on knew would happen to them. Death.

DUBLIN: A CITY LIKE AN ONION?

TIMON LAMB

Stepping into my grandmother’s front door, the crypt that creaked, wobbled and shook, seemingly held together by the thick cobwebs that hung like curtains in the corners. The only relief from the dusty room was the narrow window above the door which light pressed through the cobwebs and tangled ivy to leave a shallow puddle of mellow light on the worn floorboards which had the imprints of thousands of feet, not just mine or hers but the many who lived here before her. Most things in Ireland are like that, decades of history layered like an onion - tightly wrapped and protective of their history.

The vibrant green land, the greatest ship, the people and their pride. My mother told me how she recalled the many days and years she spent in her hometown countryside.

CAMBODIA - A BIPOLAR EXPERIENCE

KALEY CAULFIELD

Which shirt shall I pack? I don’t even know where to start. Pink, blue, white or black? Silk or cotton? Too many choices so I’ll pack both. “Kaley, dinners up” shouts Mum from the kitchen down the long passage. Our fluffy carpet presses through my toes and almost cuddles them - clinging to me in a way that I would soon cling to the children I meet on my venture, completely fascinated by each of their individual stories. I take a seat at the table, and my plate is placed in front of me. “Nachos” I state wholly unenthused. I eat half and leave the rest as it is not my favourite dinner. I take my plate back to the kitchen, placing it into the dishwasher before heading back to the towering mountain of clothes that still await me, as I continue to pack. My bags are sealed, only after however jumping ferociously on my suitcase in an attempt to make the teeth meet. I unconfidently wheel my heavy suitcase to the car. I am now on route to an adventure of a lifetime; the alluring Kingdom of Cambodia.

A twelve-hour, 9,292km flight comes to a long-awaited end in the airport of the scorching capital city of Cambodia; Phnom Penh. It’s eleven in the morning; already 32 degrees. My eyes are eagerly dashing in all directions attempting to take in even an inch of what this SouthEast Asian wonder has to offer. I rub my fingers together, only to roll up tiny balls of dirt from the dry Cambodian soil. Legs heavy from the flight, I excitedly step into a brilliantly decorated bus filled with colours of blue and yellow along with dozens of clanging bells. My eyes are drawn to the gleaming gold rooftops as we barge our way through the hectic traffic in Phnom Penh. A sudden aroma of kaffir lime leaf excites me, allowing only a scant insight into the culinary Khmer delights

But peeling back the layers of reminisce, the rose-tinted glasses of time, Ireland is quite different now standing here in what I could see was a peaceful town is now a bustling metropolis. I’ve seen the pictures of the house, proudly standing upon the homely mantle place. The house was small, a bungalow almost with the post-office next door. The corner shop, I’ve heard all the tales before, of how as kids they used to run endlessly from one to the other or how the elderly owner was always quick with a joke and a smile.

But now there is another layer , for surely I must have the wrong address for upon the street where I now stand, the one my mother once stood. There is no small cottage, no bungalow, just a towering apartment block, standing like a memorial to the past it says; those lost are gone, this is only change. No more post office either, just an email centre. Quite fitting really as this is just another layer.

Following my mother’s directions, the gravel streets now

paved, I followed the bustling tourist routes to see what else had changed. For surely not something as large as this will still remain.

When you picture Ireland, you may envision a peaceful countryside road winding like a lethargic snake across fields and lakes—but now standing here amongst the tremendous city of noise, with steel skyscrapers like teeth gnashing at the modern sky and spires of glass spearing the clouds. It was all quite different from the stories.

The stories of war, protest and bombing were in the back of my mind during my trip through Ireland. Expecting craters like pimples, ugly sores dotted across the face of a proud city and angry faces with fists raised in revolt. This couldn’t be further from the truth, with cheerful locals greeting me at every location. I seemed that the ugly layer history had been written over and forgotten for the better.

The opposite had occurred too, watching ‘The Titanic, a tremendous unstoppable ship; the largest vessel ever built by man, steaming through the ice and waves. Watching the film with my mother was impossible; every 5 minutes she would remind us how it was built in Ireland, launched from the magnificent docks in Dublin. However, standing on the docks the magnificence of her descriptions seemed to have faded, the glory of the film had shrunk to an empty concrete field and a small museum, another forgotten layer in history.

So Ireland is undoubtedly one of the countries in the world with the most history, the most stories and the kindest people. If you enjoy travelling, taking your time and genuinely meeting people and places, then Ireland is the perfect place to explore. Ireland has passionate people, centuries-old castles and villages and modern, bustling cities. But all just beneath the surface are layers and layers of history ready to be explored.

left to be explored. I find myself constantly drifting into the perpetual state of curiosity and delight from the continuous intriguing sights. From less than one bustling hour of racing through this fast-paced city, all I have witnessed is pure beauty on our way to the rural slum areas. However, the physical beauty of the city is nothing compared to the pulchritudinous uplifting culture that this city is doused in. The people here are incredibly happy. Every person has a beaming ear to ear smile - I am struggling to see why people warned me about this place.

The bus pulls over to the side of the road as we reach a dirt track. We are being ushered in the direction of some battered Tuk Tuks as the bus is now too wide for the dirt roads that follow. Our group fills up nine Tuk Tuks which are constantly overtaking and honking at one another the entire 30km trip into rural Phnom Penh. The further we venture into the rural suburbs, the tighter my stomach clenches from the simple reality that I don’t know what will happen next. Flamboyant gold rooftops are suddenly replaced by bedraggled metal and beaten up dirt tracks. I step out of the Tuk Tuk. My eyes automatically fixate on a family of four, sitting almost entirely naked on the roadside. Their teeth rotten, hair as thin as paper and stomachs inverted. I hesitantly begin to walk further into the slum meanwhile gut-wrenching odours of sewage waste override all of the horrific sights I am seeing. Mountains of garbage are crumbling underfoot. “This is where they live?” I say nervously. My heart sinks deep into my chest. The smell of meat being cooked on the roadside doesn’t get a chance to be enjoyed as it is quickly replaced by the preponderant stench of sewage so prominent in this slum. These peoples homes are merely wooden shacks, barely holding on by a single thread. I have never witnessed this pitiless way of living before. My blood is boiling. This infuriates me, the fact that even now, in the 21st century, people

are still living lives like this. To me, it looks as though they have nothing except for one ratted, dirty pair of clothes. I am no longer delighted by Cambodia’s initial beauty. Rather, I am disturbed at the harsh reality of the underbelly of this country. A long 235km trip south from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap ends this harrowing day and allows me to reflect on what I had just witnessed.

A rude 6 am awakening after a rather unrested night’s sleep has me praying for a better day. Little did I know a truly life-changing and spiritual experience was on the agenda for today—one thousand tourists from all around the world standing in the dark, completely silent. The scorching Cambodian sun, leisurely rising behind the grand and mighty Angkor Wat temple casts a shadow onto the tranquil lake, its beautiful shape perfectly reflected in the water before me. The largest religious monument in the world, right in front of my sleep-filled eyes. Intricately carved patterns on all 163 hectares of sandstone are a visual representation of the hard-working nature, and attention to detail Cambodian people hold. Buddist monks in conspicuous saffron robes praying in almost every corner of this truly remarkable historical beauty is an example of the undeniable thriving culture this country still has, despite its despairing history.

A new day calls for another long bus trip for our return back to Phnom Penh. Another 235km trip north sees us arrive safely. We nervously stumble our uneducated way through the sharp-edged fence on the Toul Sleng Genocide Museum on the fringe on Phnom Penh city. Bloodstained tiles grasp all of my rapidly changing attention. Seeing the pure devastation the Khmer Rouge inflicted on their people just thirty short years ago makes me sick to the stomach. A brief yet sorrowful trip leads us onto the next knee-grazing activity of the day; the Killing Fields. A completely silent twenty-minute bus

ride and we have arrived. Today was not a good day to wear jandals. Bone fragments and torn clothing items thrusted their way out of the ground to highlight the agony the victims of the Khmer Rouge experience just under forty short years ago. Over 1.7 million intellectual and innocent Cambodians died right under my feet. It all suddenly made sense. Once a thriving nation of culture and vibrancy has been bashed and abused into a dull, poverty stricken country. In 1975 this site was the backdrop to some of man’s darkest sins. Seeing these fields now being well maintained and undisturbed which provoked an emotional response in each of us.

Another twelve-hour; 9,292km flight back to Auckland Airport came to a seemingly shorter conclusion as I was caught up in uninterrupted self-reflection and contemplation the entire flight. My life-changing trip to Cambodia saw me climb the tallest tower and take in all of the alluring views. But I also got pushed off of this tower, I scraped my knees and hit my head on the unforgiving ground, leaving a scar that would last a lifetime. I spot my parents amongst the crowd of people, and a tear slowly rolls down my sunburnt cheek. All of a sudden I feel to blame for my constant unappreciative instincts. Instead of ignoring their utmost care for me in meeting me at the airport, I run to them at full speed, leaving my bags behind. As a family, we arrive back to our sturdy brick home. I notice a freshly made bed with stark white sheets, a sight I hadn’t seen in weeks. However, for the first time in my life, coming home to this had me feeling guilty. Shortly after we arrived home, dinner was served and placed in front of me. “Nachos, thanks, Mum” I said with a genuine smile. Tonight’s dinner tasted better than usual; however, a unique sensation in my gut shortly followed - guilt.

MATHEMATICS FACULTY

MRS T HASTIE - LOC MATHS STAFFING

Paul Cakebread joined us in Term 4, 2019, from the UK. Paul teaches NCEA, Cambridge A- Level Mathematics and Scholarship Calculus.

Matt Rees-Gibbs joined the department at the start of this year and is involved in the junior Mathematics curriculum.

Adam Ross will join us at the start of 2021, coming in from Feilding High School.

Sadly, we farewell Dan Harper who is leaving St Paul’s. Thank you, Dan, for delivering the Year 9 Mathematics programme for the last few years. We wish you well in your new venture.

STUDENT NEWS – MATHS COMPETITIONS

CAMBRIDGE A-LEVEL MATHEMATICS

This year we have run our first ever Cambridge A-Level Mathematics course, which is a great boost for developing both depth and breadth in what we offer St Paul’s students mathematically. This A-Level course is the natural follow-on course to AS Mathematics (Year 12) and IGCSE Mathematics (Year 11). All our Cambridge courses include elements of NCEA Mathematics, which means that students can gain success in both qualifications.

We look forward to our first ever A-Level results in January next year!

CHANGING TIMES

YESTERYEAR – Early 2000’s (overhead projector, plastic desk, handwritten & burn on transparencies)

Due to the pandemic, we have not been able to run our usual Mathematics competitions. This is unfortunate for our top-end candidates who often enjoy the challenge of competing nationally and internationally. We look forward to these competitions resuming in 2021.

The three affected competitions were:

• The Otago Junior Maths Competition

• The Australian Maths Competition (AMC)

• The Waimaths Competition.

However, our congratulations do go to:

• Sam Kansal (Silver Award - top 5%)

• Haonan Zhu (Gold Award - top 2%)

• Saniya Kansal (Emerald Award - top 1%)

These students participated in the 2020 Education Perfect Maths Competition which was held worldwide.

STUDENTS AT WORK

TODAY (digital projectors, online videos, worksheets & interactives, plus BYOD)

For all these advancements, nothing can replace a good teacher! My thanks go to all those who have tirelessly persevered teaching Mathematics in the department during this extraordinary Covid-19 year – 2020.

assessment for the year!

SCIENCE FACULTY

MR D SMITH - LOC SCIENCES

DAVE SOLE

Before arriving at SPC I had already been secondary teaching for 25 years. Previous schools included Whakatane H S, Pararparaumu College and Fraser H S. Responsibilities included, HOD Physics, HOD Science, Timetabler and NZQA Liason. I also held a one-year part-time position at the University of Waikato lecturing first year Physics and produced and delivered the now defunct Osbourne Lectures for hundreds of high school physics students over the university holidays. Over many years I was also seconded to the then Education Department to run various courses in Physics and Science for teachers throughout the Waikato and the Bay of Plenty. It was through this work that I got to know Peter Hampton who had also been seconded! During this time I was also involved in publishing and editing a number of Physics textbooks.

The job at SPC came completely out of the blue. Steve Cole (SPC headmaster) had heard through John Croal (SPC HOD Science) that was looking for a change and offered me the Physics HOD job “on a handshake” –no application forms or any other paperwork! I really enjoyed Steve’s somewhat eccentric manner and you always knew he was coming in your direction as his black Labrador always preceded his arrival. My first Physics colleagues here at SPC, were Dave (“rocket man”) Woodley whose favourite activity was in fact launching rockets and Edgar Joel an excellent teacher who like myself was a great fan of the brilliant Van Morrison. We made an excellent team and had many very entertaining moments over in our “Physics domain”! When Dave Woodley departed he was replaced by a relatively young and very enthusiastic Ben Van Meygaarden. Edgar eventually moved on to greater things (DP at Hillcrest H S) and was replaced by, highly academically qualified, Mike (“doc”) Simmonds. This resulted in another very strong and nicely complimentary Physics team. When I started at SPC I found the Physics Department

to be somewhat run down with a lot of its resources in disarray or covered in a thick layer of dust! My first task was to sort through it all and I eventually filled a large skip with outdated material and equipment. After removing everything from shelves, storage areas and filing systems it took several months to get everything properly organised into a sensible and accessible order. Over the years I also built, modified and repaired hundreds of items of equipment and numerous sets of physics gear. Over time and with careful use of our allocated budget we have built up an impressive range of apparatus to enhance our Physics teaching and learning. Also along the way, a considerable resource of original written material and relevant video material was built up.

Long before personal computers and laptops were commonplace, ten computer stations were set up around Lab E30. The main motivation for this was to achieve fast and accurate data acquisition in various experiments using datalogging programs and to facilitate efficient data analysis. Another extremely useful application of the computers was running various Physics and Electronics simulations which significantly enhanced the learning of various topics.

Lachlan Coleman achieved outstanding success at this year’s Waikato Science and Technology Fair. He entered two separate exhibits, one on ‘Liquefaction’ for the Senior Science class and another called ‘Prevent-a-roll’ for the Inventions and Innovations class. Lachlan placed 3rd in the Senior Science and also received a special prize for the most outstanding Soil Science investigation. Lachlan won the Inventions and Innovations class and received the honour of taking out the top award of Best in Fair. As well as trophies and monetary prizes, Lachlan was invited to the Waikato scientific research and industry, Kudos awards evening at which he was recognised for his talents of being an emerging young scientist. He has also been invited to take up a NIWA work experience scholarship over the summer holidays.

One of the earliest innovations I made was introducing Electronics at Year 12 and setting up all the equipment required. Year 13 Electronics has run sporadically but maintaining sufficient numbers was always a problem. Between 2002 and 2004 NCEA was phased in and required significant changes to assessment, curricula, teaching and resourcing. Several years later we also transitioned from Level 1 NCEA Physics to Cambridge IGCSE Physics which also required significant “across the board”changes. One of the many things that I am very proud of is, that while other schools opted for “easier” internal standards, we have persisted (except for 2020 because of the Covid-19 lockdown) with the assessed NCEA practicals, as recommended by most universities and in accordance with our department’s own practicallyoriented approach to physics teaching. For authenticity reasons, every student has their own individual equipment set, so the logistics and work involved in implementing and assessing these standards is huge.

One of the truly great things about teaching in the Physics area is that we are also part of a fantastic Science Faculty ably lead by Duncan Smith. In my 45 years of teaching, I have not found a bunch of teachers which has been more collegial than this group. Also it would be very remiss of me not to acknowledge the contributions of the excellent Science Technicians who I have had the pleasure of working with at SPC: Bev Behrent, Frances Frazer and our current Technician Raewyn Keene, have all been absolutely superb.

And now … I am looking forward to having more time for my wider family and particularly my grandchildren, one of whom suffers from cystic fibrosis. I also hope to get on with some projects around the house and get back into my workshop to complete a number of woodworking and welding jobs that have been on the back burner. The

one thing I am most looking forward to is getting away a lot more in our campervan, and if/when the covid19 situation abates, doing some more overseas travel.

Noho ora mai

THE YEAR 2000 THE YEAR 2020

ROGER BELL

HOD BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE

ASSISTANT HOUSEMASTER HARINGTON DAY MASTER-IN-CHARGE SWIMMING.

Kia ora koutou. This moment has come around all too fast. One minute you have started your teaching career and the next you are finishing it. But what a phenomenal journey it has been. I am leaving now because this time is right to head into the next phase of my life with landscape photography, fishing, a colonial period house to restore, plenty of reading, walking and perhaps some part-time work being my initial priorities.

It goes without saying that there have been literally thousands of students, thousands of lessons and hundreds of colleagues which have been part of my career for the past 44 years. The four schools which I have taught at have all been very different; Tokoroa Intermediate, Forest View High School, Cambridge High School and St Paul’s Collegiate School. The first three I consider being where I developed my craft as a teacher, learning from the wise words of others. It was this tool box of knowledge and skills which I would bring to St Paul’s when I started here in 2003.

It took a year or two year to get acclimatised to a St Paul’s way of life, to a career in a private school and to establish my credibility as a teacher, mentor, coach and Head of Department. St Paul’s makes huge demands upon its teachers and there were times when I wondered whether I had made the right decision to leave state and ‘go private’. I had given up seniority, salary and 240 days of accumulated sick leave to move here. But it soon became apparent that St Paul’s was more than just a school, it was a way of life. I too could have a “St Paul’s Experience”, just like the students. The move to St Paul’s held lots of potential.

There was a bit of a thrill at this prospect and since I had always thought of myself as a learner who teaches, then why should I not get a life experience from the job which I was prepared to pour my heart and soul into. And so this 18-year journey of experiences began, and very shortly is about to finish.

I had experienced all the highs and lows of school life as a teacher at my previous schools but for some reason the highs and lows seemed to have more of an impact here at St Paul’s. am not sure why that is. Perhaps it is because there is a lot of ceremony associated with just about everything that goes on here, both the tragedies and the highlights. I nearly resigned following a second untimely passing of a treasured member of our community and wondered what should I have done to prevent such a tragedy happening. The Rev’ at the time,

the shock of those times still lingers. Human life is so precious.

I am enormously proud of the many accomplishments of my students, not only for what they achieved while at school but what they have done with their lives after leaving St Paul’s. Yes there have been plenty of doctors and vets, scientists and foresters, dentists and pharmacists, mums and dads, nurses and paramedics, volunteers and social workers, teachers and sports stars but it is my “pine cones” which I am most proud of. You know, those students with the rough exterior which have been cast aside like a pine cone left on the ground but who have a huge potential for creating a whole new forest inside themselves. As you age and gain from your life’s experiences you get to see potential in people and so it has been that little nudge which I have given them into a particular direction which has altered the lives of many of my students forever. I am so happy that I was able to help them, to take the time to care about others brings me considerable joy and happiness and it has been a cornerstone of my practice as a learner who teaches. Occasionally I bump into past pupils and it is great to hear what they are up to. My first seventh formers from Forest View have just turned 60!

So what have I learned from my St Paul’s Experience? Firstly, it is great to be in a competition. Taking part in as many events as you are able to provide plenty of happy memories. Secondly, humility and gratitude are virtues to strive for. I have cherished chapel time over these past 18 years which might seem a strange thing for an evolutionary biologist to say but we humans thrive

on care, love and friendship. Our inner being requires plenty of nurturing, no matter where that originates from. Thirdly, hand-writing does matter. Humans are tool makers and users and when we write neural pathways in our brains develop as we grow. The co-ordination of hand and mind in the learning process, the forming of letters, numbers, words and sentences is so fundamental to success in adult life. I think that in years to come we will look back upon the impact of digital devices on growing minds and wonder how we ever headed down that path. Fourthly, the opening of my own mind to Te Ao Maaori. The opportunity to gain my Level 3 NZ Certificate in Tikanga (Matauranga Maaori) in 2019 was the best professional development I had ever undertaken. I am very grateful for such an opportunity.

Tihei Mauri ora!

Yes, I will miss the lunches, the quiet time to reflect and be grateful in chapel, the banter amongst my crazy bunch of colleagues in the Sciences Faculty, the gossip from the girls in Harington House, the guidance of matua in tikanga Maaori, the chance to have some Tihoi experiences with Cyn and Chris and the engagement in learning experiences with my students, but all good things do come to an end, some day. I will be proud to be a Collegian, my St Paul’s Experience has been longer than most but what a journey it has been. I will have a ceremonial burning of all my ties, except for one.

In closing, some have said “please don’t go, can you stay just another year” to which I have politely declined. I have my health and, having had only four days off sick in the last 44 years, I need to start taking care of myself a bit better so that my good health continues into my twilight years.

I started becoming a biology teacher when I was 11, growing up in the bush at Te Kauri Park studying biodiversity. Listening to the call of the kokako, immersing my hands in the forest litter, collecting fossils and learning the scientific and te reo names of everything I encountered. These were all part of the training. By the time I was 18 the kokako were gone, replaced by plantation and pasture. This was not okay. I needed to pass on the knowledge about our natural world and about the impacts of human beings. Passing on those understandings to others has been the driving ambition of my teaching. So I will be retiring back to that area of Kawhia to recapture those precious experiences which became the source of my life’s work. In this Covid-19 year the maxim “Nature bats last” continues to ring true. We should all remember it. How the mighty have fallen to a super molecule which is not even a life form.

Farewell good people. May your St Paul’s Experience be all that you want it to be. God bless you all. Noho ora mai.

Trevor Fisher, hauled me back to reality but

AGRIBUSINESS

2020 INNOVATION PRIZE WINNERS

FIELDAYS 2020 YOUNG INVENTOR OF THE YEAR

Company: Flash Flow

Students: James Barker, Thomas Glenn, William Cowan and Curtly Harper.

The Year 13 Agribusiness students designed Flash Flow which won the Fieldays 2020 Young Inventor of the Year Award. Flash Flow is a turbine device using the flow of water to glow a light to help farmers detect whether they have a water leak.

The turbine system attaches to the farm’s underground water pipes, protecting it from stock and machinery, and the glowing LED light connected to the system sits above the ground in full view. As water flows through the turbine, the light flashes at a constant rate. When

the light stops flashing this indicates there is no water flowing through the line and a leak or blockage has occurred. Flash Flow can detect this immediately.

The awards were announced at a live online presentation through Fieldays TV last Friday and judges said the innovation combines different technologies to address the problem of water wastage. The young inventor award comes with a cash prize of $1000.

FARMERS WEEKLY AND B.LINC INNOVATION FROM LINCOLN UNIVERSITYCELEBRATING SUCCESS AWARDS

Company: Ewe-nique Recognition

Students: Molly Nelson, Ellis Watson, Libby Deadman and Lucy Fullerton-Smith

Ewe-nique Recognition has won the Celebrating Success Awards. This was in conjunction with Farmers Weekly and B.linc Innovation from Lincoln University. The St Paul’s students developed a smart interface between leading edge facial recognition technology and farmers’ information needs.

Our innovation is an app that uses facial recognition technology to identify and record vital information about sheep. It is solving the problem of there not being an environmentally friendly, cruelty-free, easy and efficient way of recording information needed to increase profitability and animal health in sheep farming.

The girls receive;

• One full year of tertiary education study at Lincoln University – in addition to the one year of government funded tertiary education (per person)

• A full page spread in Farmers Weekly – an interview with them and how their idea changes the landscape of New Zealand Agriculture

• One full year of NZ Young Farmers membership (each)

• Social media publicity with both Lincoln University and B.linc Innovation

ST PAUL’S COLLEGIATE SCHOOL CROCODILE PIT

Company: Roll Gauge

Students: Sam Cox, Kalem Cardon, Ben Strang, Josh Cane, Declan O’Sullivan, and designer Lachie Coleman

Roll Gauge is a safety device that is placed on any Quad, ATV or side by side. When an operator of these vehicles has exceeded an angle which is deemed unsafe, the device will sound an alarm which will notify the operator to ensure they don’t continue and cause the vehicle to roll. The main difference between this and other quad bike safety systems is that the alarm is to prevent quad bike accidents rather than react to them.

Winners of First Prize, a $400 cheque and an entry into the National Fieldays Innovations Competition and 50k of the crocodile’s money!

SOCIAL SCIENCES FACULTY

MRS A BROMWICH - LOC SOCIAL SCIENCES

With the arrival of a number of new staff to the department, the year started with a hiss and a roar. Little were we to know how much of an impact COVID-19 would have on a number of our programs of work. However, we were able to adapt quickly to Digital Learning Delivery and find new ways for students to achieve the same outcomes as before. Teachers adapted courses, for example, Level 3 Accounting students were able to complete their tour through Gallaghers virtually, and Business students were able to study multiple businesses by bringing directors and business owners to the classroom. These visits from a variety of entrepreneurs meant students were given first-hand experiences in how they were coping within the Covid crisis.

In March, Year 12 History students got an authentic experience as field historians exploring key local historical sites at Rangiaowhia, Ōrākau and Kihikihi. The purpose of the annual field trip is to see first hand the impact and significance of an event that has shaped our past and present as New Zealanders, the Waikato War 1863-64. Our trip started with a visit to Te Awamutu museum, where artefacts and displays provided a solemn reminder of the importance of preserving and understanding our history. Narratives and oral history accounts rounded our understanding of what happened at Rangiaowhia, a peaceful settlement brutally attacked in February 1864. It is our role as historians to ensure the impact of these horrific events, particularly on local Māori, will not be forgotten.

After lunch in Te Awamutu our next visit was to the memorial site of the battle of Ōrākau. Kīngitanga leader Rewi Maniapoto agreed to build a pā here in March 1864, as a final stand of resistance to the British. Besieged for three days and nights, the men, women and children defending the pā ran short of food and water. When their supply of bullets depleted, peach stones were used to

repel the attack. Only half of those who made a final, desperate charge out of the pā survived the British bayonets and bullets. Many of the injured and dead were left to perish in the swamplands. The sites we visited highlighted the importance of reflecting on, remembering, and respecting those who fell.

Thankfully, we were able to squeeze in a couple of really rewarding field trips prior to lockdown. Firstly the Year 11 geographers travelled with Mrs Cantlon and Mr Campbell to Auckland to examine volcanic fields. The key aim here was to consider how Auckland would cope if there was a significant eruption. Auckland sits on top of a large volcanic field comprising 54 volcanic cones so our trip was to catch the ferry across to Rangitoto, the youngest volcano to examine first hand the effects of an eruption.

An early start of 7.30 saw us leave school on a bus on what was a stunning summer’s day. We arrived at the

ferry terminal to a whole range of road works which actually made getting to the correct pier slightly tricky - but we got there in the end. We travelled over to Rangitoto and began what is a steep incline to the 300 metre plus summit. None of the students had been over before so they were amazed at the open lava fields and volcanic rock formations. Sadly we were unable to go to the lava caves due to a huge wasp infestation, so we carried on to the top. From here we had the most amazing view of the Hauraki Gulf and it was clearly evident how previous volcanic activity shaped the topography of Auckland.

We farewell Michael Dodunski at the end of 2020. We thank him for his contributions to the Social Sciences Faculty and wish him all the best for his future.

TECHNOLOGY FACULTY

MR A HARRIES - LOC TECHNOLOGY

With the disruptions we have had this Year we have missed quite a number of workshop lessons and time on the building site. Both students and teachers have put in a lot of extra hours after school to catch up on lost time. The quality of work that has been produced has not been compromised and the students can be proud of what they have produced this year.

TIHOI INTAKE ONE

MS C SMITH DIRECTOR

OF TIHOI

MAJOR PRIZE WINNERS

SETON TROPHY FOR MOST OUTSTANDING

STUDENT - Jackson Mackwood

MOST OUTSTANDING STUDENT NOMINEESMatthew d’Hotman de Villier St Pol; Jackson Mackwood and Luc Rochat

PAVLOVICH CUP FOR MOST IMPROVED

STUDENT - Arjan Kang

MOST IMPROVED STUDENT NOMINEES -

Luke Couper, Joshua Coster, Arjan Kang, Thomas Parker

DIRECTOR’S AWARDSHarry Chittack

Edward Davidson, Blake Freyberg

Kaleb MacKay

Tommy Scrivener

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

Eddie Bi - English, Math;

Poen Hsieh - English, Math; William Mollard - English;

Sam Ladbrook - Math and Physical Education; Jackson Mackwood - Science and Social Studies;

Edward Davidson - Science and Physical Education;

Lawsen Harte - Social Studies; Luc Rochat - Social Studies; Joshua Forward - Science

FURMINGER AWARD - (respect shown to staff and other students) - Peter Huang

COULTER CUP - (representing and upholding the virtues project ideals) - Jackson Mackwood

SHAW TROPHY FOR BUSH CRAFTShodai Kagawa

NEVILLE TROPHY FOR PERSEVERANCEThomas Collingwood

MANAAKI TROPHY FOR GENEROSITY OF SPIRIT - Joshua Forward

COMMUNITY SERVICE AND ENVIRONMENT

AWARD - Luc Rochat

CROSS COUNTRY CUP - William Mollard

EXPEDITION AWARDS - for all round excellence on expedition

WHITE WATER KAYAK - Josh Coster

MOUNTAIN BIKE - Luke Couper

SEA KAYAK - Nate Green

ROCK CLIMBING - Kane Stirling

CAVE - Charlie Watson

TRAMP - Jackson Mackwood

MOST

JOCKS - Charlie Watson

POLLYS - Jesmiom Letele

MOLLYS - Luc Rochat

MORTZ - Neel Lad

VILLA - Harry Flexman

GILLS - Nate Green

FRANKS - Thomas Cotter

PURPLE - Matthew d’Hotman de Villiers St Pol

INDUSTRY AWARDS

Thomas Cotter

Peter Huang

Jack Cunningham Moffat

Theo Kington

VALUED HOUSE MEMBERS

TIHOI INTAKE TWO

MR PETER EVANS

DIRECTOR OF TIHOI

FURMINGER AWARD - (respect shown to staff and other students) - Matthew Chanwai

COULTER CUP - (representing and upholding the virtues project ideals) - Matthew Chanwai

SHAW TROPHY FOR BUSH CRAFT - Will Bodle

NEVILLE TROPHY FOR PERSEVERANCEGane Harbutt

MAJOR PRIZE WINNERS

MORTIMER TROPHY FOR MOST OUTSTANDING

STUDENT - Ben Spring

MOST OUTSTANDING STUDENT NOMINEES -

Remy Groenendijk, Ben Spring, Oscar Lawson, James Waddell

MURRAY HARRINGTON FOR MOST IMPROVED

STUDENT - Samuel Nicholson

MOST IMPROVED STUDENT NOMINEES -

Samuel Nicholson, James Ladbrook, Harrison Ward, James Waddell

DIRECTOR’S AWARDS

Murray Myburgh

Elliot Tam

Samuel Jefferis

Cary Guo

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

Josh Blake - English, Maths

Will Bodle - Maths, Matthew Chanwai - English, Science, Social Studies, Maths, Physical Education

Remy Groenendijk - English, Social Studies, Physical Education

Alessio Lane - Physical Education

Scott Zhou - Science

MANAAKI TROPHY FOR GENEROSITY OF SPIRIT - Jack Ruske

COMMUNITY SERVICE AND ENVIRONMENT

AWARD - Oscar Lawson

CROSS COUNTRY CUP - George Mackintosh   EXPEDITION AWARDS - for all round excellence on expedition

WHITE WATER KAYAK - Remy Groenendijk

SEA KAYAK - Murray Myburgh

ROCK CLIMBING - Scott Zhou

CAVE - Ryker Yearbury

TRAMP - Gane Harbutt

MOST VALUED HOUSE MEMBERS

JOCKS - Ryker Yearbury

POLLYS - Samuel Jefferis

PURPLE - Cary Guo

INDUSTRY AWARDS - Michael Robinson, Ryker Yearbury, Harry Ward, Ben Spring Zachary Keyte, Fergus Minkhorst

TIHOI MASTERCHEF AWARD: Harry Ward

CHEF’S AWARDS - Kipling Hailstone, Samuel Jefferis, Matthew Chanwai, Fred Phillips, Will VoigtPrice, Scott Zhou, Lochie Parker, Haonan Zhu, Ryker Yearbury,  Joe Stock

LUDER TROPHY - Mortz - Nathaniel Allen, Harrison Gower, Gane Harbutt, Zachary Keyte, James Milroy, Jack Ruske, Preston Sykes

KINGHAM CUP – Franks - Jack Belz, William Bodle, Lucas Hopkins, Hugh Kennedy, Louis Moody, Fergus Minkhorst, Harrison Ward

MOLLYS - Jamie Carruthers

MORTZ - Gane Harbutt

VILLA - Oscar Lawson

GILLS - Blake Finlayson

FRANKS - Jack Belz

SPORTING HIGHLIGHTS

MR J HAY - DIRECTOR OF EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

2020 brought with it its own unique challenges. COVID-19 not only had a massive impact internationally and nationally, but it also had a very significant influence on the sporting opportunities on offer to our students.

Weekend sport became spectator free and events such as the NISS Athletics Championship; Summer, and Winter national sporting tournaments and the Maadi Cup, for example, could no longer be held. Despite this, our students still managed an impressive set of individual and collective achievements and once again proved the students at St Paul’s Collegiate really do punch above their weight.

The following sportspeople either gained selection for National/Age group elite sides or won National Titles. Kuwyn Price (NZ Maori Secondary Schools Cricket), Josie Taylor (NZ Jump Squad Athletics), Ben Littlejohn and Laura Littlejohn (NZ Swim Team), Angus Riordan

(Mountain Biking), Aarun Lim (Football for Cambodia), Havila Molia (NZ Secondary Schools Rugby), Alex Purdie (Target Shooting) and Oliver Larcombe (Triathlon).

Special mention must go to Laura Littlejohn (Year 11) who in 2020 broke NZ age-group records in 3 events, set 2 Waikato open records and achieved 3 NZ development qualifying times to qualify for the NZ senior swimming squad.

Highlights for our teams included the First XV drawing the final of the CNI competition, and the First XI Hockey boys winning the Lower North Island competition. The St Pauls swimming team were announced “team of the year” after achieving their highest ranking of 4th at Nationals.

ATHLETICS

SCHOOL CHAMPS

Athletics Champs Day dawned hot and sunny, so we knew we were in for a great day. It was one of the hottest athletics championships that our long-standing staff members can remember.

Students could compete in a maximum of 4 events (not including relays) with a maximum of 36 points up for grabs. We had some outstanding performances during the day, and some epic battles on the track and in the field.

RECORDS BROKEN:

Alice Taylor broke the record for Girls’ Long Jump, jumping 5.14m. The previous record was 4.99m. Josie Taylor broke the Girls’ High Jump record, jumping 1.78m. The previous record was 1.65m.

CENTRAL ZONES

St Paul’s had the responsibility of hosting the Central Zones in 2020 and we owe a huge thank you to the year

BADMINTON

MRS T HASTIE

This year, three St Paul’s interschool teams were entered into the Waikato Badminton Secondary Schools Competition. Two of our teams made it to the finals for their division. Unfortunately, the season was shorter and more interrupted due to Covid-19 and lockdown levels.

Girls - Division 2

Our Division 2 Girls’ team was made up of a mix of novice and experienced players. The girls did extremely well to finish runners up in this division, with the final match relying on points countback after the girls tied with Dio at 3 games apiece. This was an exciting and tense finish to a great season.

Congratulations go to Ada Cho, Isabella Hills, Jessamyn Freyberg, Halle Townsend, Leah Walsdorf and Kate Morton.

12 students who represented the school with integrity and pride by helping out at every event, supplying refreshments to the officials, digging and raking long jump pits and retrieving throwing implements. Our athletes had a superb day as well, with 58 athletes competing on the day.

From those 58 students, we had 31 podium finishes and another 22 top 6 placings.

Those who finished in the top 3 were selected to go to the WaiBOP champs in Tauranga, with a few of the top performers from the top 6 place-getters also selected to compete.

Unfortunately this event did not go ahead due to the Level Four lockdown. The lockdown also meant that our top athletes were unable to compete for selection for the North Island Championships as well.

Junior Boys – Division 3

Similarly, our Junior Boys were runners up in Division 3. These boys are all in Year 9 and represented the school well. Reliable, and always playing with great sportsmanship, this tight-knit team had a good season which augurs well for the future.

Congratulations go to Finn Pryor, Austen Plimmer, Gurlabh Khakh and Rayner Bonnington.

WE. ARE. DARE

Boys and Girls – Division

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ADVENTURE RACING

ARNA MORRIS, KATIE BROWN AND MR K STEWART

HILLARY CHALLENGE

With the conclusion of the Term 3 holidays came the annual national Macpac Hillary Challenge finals. This was St Paul’s third year competing in the event with this year’s team consisting of Trey Lincoln, Angus Riordan, Nathan Ingham, Caleb Weck, Arna Morris, Katie Brown, Dolce Kissling-Hemsworth and Lucy Farrell (Dio). Running for 5 days, the team faced many challenges both mentally and physically throughout the week. The first two days consisted of 12 various team problem-solving challenges with the highlight being the tough mudder, a mud run obstacle course which was completed whilst carrying a 10kg bucket. The conclusion of these two days saw the team placed 6th, a comfortable position leading into the upcoming 2-day expedition.

Day 3 & 4 was a rogaine where teams were required to plan a route of their choice aiming to collect as many checkpoints as possible. Starting strong, the team set off at the base of the Tongariro Crossing, gaining early elevation enabling the team to cover a good distance. A requirement for the day was to find a suitable campsite which was obtained with time to spare and not too bad of a view. Followed by a restless night’s sleep (or lack of sleep) came an early wakeup. Reluctant to leave the warmth of their sleeping bags, the team knew they had a big day ahead of them.

Despite the promises that the day would bring some better weather, we had only been tramping for a few hours before needing our rain jackets. Continuing our ascent, it became clear just how high up we were, as before we knew it, we were surrounded by falling snow. The day seemed to only go up from here, for many this was their favourite of the 5 days despite the blisters and bruised toes. With the 4:00 deadline looming we made a quick last-minute extra checkpoint run before concluding the two days with a total travelled distance of 43 kilometres.

With the help of a few magnesium pills and chocolate milk, the team found themselves ready to compete in the 55km multisport race that was Day 5. This began with a 7km raft followed by a 12km run before a 30km mountain bike and a final 6km run which saw the team utilising energy they thought long depleted. The completion of the event was equally rewarding and exhausting, with the team finishing in 6th place overall. However this could not have been possible without the constant support of our manager Mr Stewart, the unmatched help throughout the week from Mr Weck and all of our parents, and our generous sponsors the Parents Foundation, the Weck family, and Kissling-Hemsworth family.

BASKETBALL

MR M RAMEKA

In what seems like an instant, we have gone from training and congregating wherever to travel restrictions, and people living in self-isolation. Our Premier boys started their campaign vs Te Kuiti with a 40-88 loss. Round Two saw a better performance against St John’s with a narrow loss 57-60. Round Three saw a tough game against HBHS, losing 69-79. In round Four, we played Hillcrest, losing 64 - 82. Round Five was another nail biter with a 46-48 loss against Tai Wananga. The final match was against St Peter’s. The lead went back and forth, but we were able to hold on with a gutsy 57-53 win.

We had some good performances from other teams, with our A1 boys placing 2nd in the Social A grade. Our Year 10 boys who played in the Social B grade placed 4th. Our girls managed to play three games with big wins over Rototuna (72-24) and Hillcrest (63-14). And finally, our Junior boys who placed 5th in the pool. The program moves forward looking for a better 2021 season.

CROSS COUNTRY

MRS H CHILESHE

SCHOOL CHAMPS

The 2020 cross country was held on Thursday 28th May, in balmy conditions. Due to the restrictions on public gatherings because of COVID-19, for the first time in recent history, the course was planned around the inside of the school grounds. Although it was flat, it was longer than the usual Porritt course, so the difficulty came from

the distance rather than the terrain. The unseasonably warm winter weather meant that we ran in warm sunshine with solid ground underfoot, instead of the usual wind and rain with mud to plow through. Some houses even rewarded their runners with ice-blocks at the end.

Participation was the highest that we’ve had in the past five years, with huge improvements from Hall and School in particular. Fitchett had the highest participation rate, with the fewest injuries and illnesses of all the houses.

In the Championship event (results from the top 30 runners per house) Clark dominated, with a total of 533 points across the four divisions. The next best house in the Championship division was Sargood with 366 points.

For the overall points (Championship plus nonchampionship) , the higher participation rates from all houses meant that the competition was extremely close. There was a difference of only two or three points in some categories. In order to raise their performance next year, houses will need to improve on their placings rather than rely on just taking part.

Results:

Junior Boys:

1st Dylan Gardiner

2nd Ben Brown

3rd Liam Inman

Intermediate Boys:

1st Didi Lawson

2nd Sam Lints

3rd Toby Finlayson

Senior Boys:

1st Angus Riordan

2nd Oliver Larcombe

3rd Trey Lincoln

Girls Overall:

1st Belinda Wright

(Senior)

2nd Katie Brown

(Senior)

3rd Laura Littlejohn

(Int)

Overall House Cross Country Points: Kirby Cup plus non-championship points:

1 Clark

2 Sargood

3 Williams

4 Fitchett

5 School

6= Hamilton and Hall

Kirby Cup:

(Championship)

The top 30 runners in each age group contribute to the Kirby Cup.

1 Clark

2 Sargood

3= Fitchett and Williams

5 Hall

6 Hamilton

7 School

WAIBOP CROSS COUNTRY - 9th September, 2020. Following on from the school cross-country, but later than originally planned because of the second lockdown, we had the WAIBOP schools cross-country. Due to the lateness of the event, and the Level Two restrictions that we were under at the time, we only took a very small team over to Whakatane. Once again the weather was unusually warm and sunny and the conditions for running were superb. Hard ground

underfoot, with no muddy slopes meant that the pace was fast and furious. The overall fields were quite small, well down on previous years. But this meant that the calibre of runners was a lot higher than usual as only the best from each school participated.

The course was not an easy one, with hills and hurdles included. Some of the conditions up the steep, short hill were quite slippery at times due to the stony surface rather than the usual mud.

Our results were very good, with most participants coming in the top 20.

Angus Riordan 15th

Toby Finlayson 18th

Isaac Reay 24th

Junior boys

William Mollard 6th

Yr 9 boys

Dylan Gardiner 17th

Senior girls

Belinda Wright 10th

Laura Littlejohn 19th

CRICKET MR M RAMEKA

The suspension of cricket during Term 1 left the season incomplete. With the 1st XI not completing any Gillette Cup qualifiers matches, this would put massive pressure on our Year 13 group to maintain focus with the opportunity to qualify for the holy grail with the best schools in the country.

COLTS

Colts XI vs Whangarei Boys High - We were able to put the clamps on with the ball as Kalen Lake and Will VoigtPrice. This shut down any chance of Whangarei Boys setting a total. Will Hadley and Ben Settle cleaned up the tail, bowling out Whangarei Boys for 85 runs. Whangarei Boys High 85/10 18.0 overs (W Voigt-Price 4/26, B Settle 2/2, W Hadley 2/12

HBHS 105/4 24 Overs (M Robinson 2/38, T Yetsenga 1/16, W Voigt-Price 1/23)

Colts XI vs Gisborne Boys - We started poorly, losing Lochie Parker early. Max Makeham (65) and Michael Robinson got to work playing straight when required and jumping on anything loose. Max and Michael put on a 183 partnership for the 2nd wicket. Michael Robinson was able to top off our run chase scoring his 2nd hundred for the Colts XI (118 off 122 balls).

Colts XI - 290/5 40.0 overs (M Robinson 118, M Makeham 65, C Greenough 37)

Lindisfarne Exchange 1st XI

1st Innings: Winning the toss and electing to bat first, we started well with many contributions coming from the top order. Cooper Robinson top-scored on Day One with 72, with Kuwyn Price with a handy 46. With assistance from the top, we pushed our total to 278/8 declared in our 80 overs.

Lodge Real Estate 1st XI 278/8 80.0 overs (C Robinson 72, K Price 46)

In reply, we were able to get the early breakthrough with Curtly Harper (3/6) and Kuwyn Price (1/18). With the experienced line-up, we were able to sustain the pressure set, taking regular wickets. Shiv Achary (3/22) ensured that Lindisfarne College couldn’t get back into the game, bowling them out for 158/10 in 47 overs.

Lindisfarne College 1st XI 158/10 62.2 overs

3rd innings: This gave us an excellent opportunity to push the game out of reach. Cooper Robinson was in the runs again, falling short of a half-century with 48. Ollie O’Meeghan made sure we set a total, scoring 70 runs.

4th innings: On the last day, Lindisfarne College needed 325 to win. They started steadily, reaching 52-2 at lunch. The afternoon session saw Lindisfarne get to 97-5 after 36 overs. In the last hour of play, Lindisfarne fell away, losing 4 wickets for 25 runs, with Shiv Achary managed to take 6 wickets for 25. The Duff Trophy stays at St Paul’s for another year!

Lodge Real Estate 1st XI 2020 - Won by 154 runs (Outright win)

Match report (Game 1)

We won the toss and bowled first. We started well with Tom Yetsenga (1/20) and Will Voigt-Price (2/20). However, it was Kalen Lake that took the cake, taking 4 wickets for 13 runs. In reply, we started strong with Michael Robinson (29) and Lochie Parker (27). Will Bodle (25), and Max Makeham (28) got the game within reach but fell over. A good win considering the long bus trip.

Match report (Game 2)

We got off to a good start with our opening bowlers hitting good lengths (Tom Yetsenga 2/21, & W VoigtPrice 3/13). All bowlers that came on also performed well without a lot of rewards. Lindisfarne was able to fight through the difficult situations putting on 128 off their 40 overs. In reply, we lost early wickets. We pushed hard with real intent but fell 20 runs short.

We got to business early with intent. We managed to knock off quick runs with Hamish Boyd hitting 17 off 9 balls. Max Makeham (18) complemented the captain Michael Robinson (29*) perfectly. Our captain was able to steady the ship for a 7 wicket win.

Colts XI 86/3 12.0 overs (M Robinson 29*)

Colts XI vs St Peter’s Cambridge - We started superbly with Will Voigt-Price and Kalen Lake with their line and length. We had St Peter’s on the ropes at 38/4 until they were able to fight back into the game with a 100+ run partnership. St Peter’s finished with a respectable 180 off 39 overs.

St Peter’s Cambridge 180/10 39 Overs (W Voigt-Price 3/27, K Lake 2/14)

We were in early trouble, going from 2/2, to 13/3 and 30/4, before Robinson (27) and Spring (27) combined for a 52-run partnership to revive St. Paul’s innings. We were eventually dismissed for 144, giving a 36-run victory to St. Peter’s.

Colts XI 144/10 37 Overs (M Robinson 27, B Spring 27)

Colts XI vs TBC - We decided to bowl with overhead conditions and the pitch being covered overnight. However, we couldn’t get our channels close enough to force the TBC openers to make any mistakes. TBC saw the new ball off and pushed on to a 112 run partnership.

TBC 191/7 40.0 overs (W Voigt-Price 3/49, K Lake 2/20)

In reply, we were steady with Michael Robinson (23), and Lochie Parker (19) set the foundation with a 64 run partnership. However TBC fielding unit was outstanding. We showed signs of a fightback, but TBC never eased off the throttle, bowling St Paul’s out for only 125/10.

Colts XI 125/10 32.5 overs

Colts XI vs HBHS - We started steadily again with our opening batters. But failed to turn the strike over. Without any momentum within the innings, we struggled to build a run rate. We fought hard in the end to face all of our allocated overs, making 104/10.

SPC Colts 104/10 40 Overs

In reply, we got to work early, taking a few quick wickets. HBHS worked hard on occupying the crease and getting through the new ball. In the end, HBHS eventually chased our 104 by 6 wickets.

In reply, we started well, knocking off their top 3 batsmen. Max Makeham finished the innings taking 5/15. We ended up winning the match by 130 runs. Gisborne Boys 160/10 33.4 overs (M Makeham 5/15, M Robinson 2/8)

Development XI

Our Development XI had a great season, finally winning the Hamilton Division 1 competition, beating all teams convincingly. With stand out performances from Harry Trumm 119 vs HBHS, Tobb Robb 116 vs Cambridge 1st XI, and Dylan Fletcher 5/15 vs Morrinsville 1st XI. Well done, boys!

We want to thank our boys, coaches, managers, and parents for all their efforts with the interrupted season. And finally, Mr Harper pulls stumps on a fantastic job coaching the 1st XI. The boys are fortunate to have a committed cricketer providing the 1st XI with all his wisdom and guidance. His passion for cricket is unwavering, and his dedication to the development of cricket at St Paul’s is highly regarded indeed.

Colts XI

XI Gillette Cup Qualifier match reports

CYCLING

MR B VAN MEYGAARDEN

2020 has been a difficult year with Covid-19 and lockdowns around the country. As all school events occurred during Terms 2 and 3, riders missed out on competing at both regional and national levels. Despite these challenges, riders at St Paul’s continued to give of their best and were well on the way to preparing for competition while training in Term 1.

On an individual basis, Thomas Mc Adams again placed 1st in the WAIBOP Team Time Trial Championships representing the Hamilton City Cycling Club in the U19 category at the end of 2019. He also gained a 3rd in the U19 Individual Time Trial. Following all his effort of the last few years, he was selected for the Cycling NZ U19 Road Development Squad. A great opportunity. Oliver Larcombe took part in the Motu challenge in October, racing on mountain and road bikes. He came an impressive 4th overall in a very competitive field and 2nd in his category.

Next year, the WBOP school’s road race will be at the end of May. The North Island Road Championships in Cambridge in July, the Northern Tour in Auckland in September and the Schools National Road Cycling Championships will be returning to the South Island in October.

CROSS FIT

MR R MCCARTHY

From 6 July to 29 July, St Paul’s students Joe Harcourt, Drake Walther and Mitchell Clark took part in the New Zealand CrossFit Nationals Online Qualifier. The qualifiers consisted of six separate workouts being released online. All six workouts had to be complete over a three-week time frame and each workout had to be judge and filmed then sent to the judges at CrossFit NZ.

Workouts varied between being judged on most completed repetitions, or completing the set amount of repetitions as fast as possible.

Only nine athletes were taken from the competitive 16-17 the year’s age group across New Zealand, which Drake Walther (Year 12) and Mitchell Clark (Year 13) competed in. Both boys qualified for the New Zealand Nationals held in the Avantidrome Cambridge on the 5th and 6th of December.

Joe Harcourt (Year 11) competed in the 14-15 years age group and finished as the 6th ranked competitor, securing his place in the New Zealand CrossFit Nationals as well.

The boys train 5-6 days a week for 60-90 minutes at a time. It was especially difficult considering their other sporting commitments. They often come straight from another training or even a game to fit their training in. The boys will compete against athletes who could boast CrossFit as their sport of choice, making qualifying for the event even harder.

Mr McCarthy himself also qualified for the New Zealand Nationals in the elite RX Category, which will be televised on sky television on Saturday 5th December. The New Zealand Crossfit Nationals are to be held at the Cambridge Velodrome on 5th and 6th December and is New Zealand’s premier CrossFit competition.

FOOTBALL

1st XI Football

When reflecting on 2020, just getting on the field and playing some football has to feature as a highlight. Lockdown and social distancing created unusual challenges for the new Head Coach Kale Herbert. The team only lost three Year 13s from last season, however, such was the influence of those players the entire game pattern had to change. The team was blessed with genuine ballplayers who were comfortable holding onto possession. As a result, the style of play changed dramatically, with the team looking to play feet rather than look for long balls behind the opposition defence. There were moments this year when the first XI played with incredible fluidity and rhythm. In those moments we were world beaters and a joy to watch.

Highlights include the 4-1 win over HBHS 1st XI to start the season off in perfect fashion. Another is the 5-1 win over HBHS 2nd XI earning the team competition points and the ‘Challenge Shield’.

Overall the season finished on a neutral note. Dominance over our traditional rivals down the road showed what the team was capable of. However, careless errors cost us in key moments against St Peter’s and St John’s. The team was good enough to win the competition, so a fourth placing leaves many frustrated about the missed opportunities.

With an eye to the future, there is a strong crop of young talent coming through the younger levels.

Three Year 9s Dylan Gardiner, Lucah de Roo and Tom Yetsenga all made their debuts for the 1st XI. There were another three or four Year 9s who are desperately close to earning a spot in the premier team. Combine that with Year 10s Matthew d’Hotman de Villiers St Pol, Liam Rogers plus another half-dozen fantastic players amongst the Year 10 and 11 groups, the team is looking to be entering into a prosperous period. Special mention needs to go out to Aarum Lim who was selected into the Cambodian U19 national squad to compete in the AFC Cup in Uzbekistan. That is a massive achievement and recognition of the talent he possesses.

Recognising the Year 13’s who have played their last game for the first XI

• Jefferson Cao (2020) - 10 games, his energy, enthusiasm and desire to do well was infectious

• Jack Sturm (2020) - 10 games, One of the biggest improvers this year, a utility player, his skill set allowed him to adapt easily and offer real value to the team. Once comfortable with the pace of the game, Jack was a good heads up player.

• Hamish Walton (2019,20) - 14 games, injuries limited the

number of appearances. A tenacious scrapper, playing striker his biggest strength was his dogmatic attitude and his ability to force a mistake from his opponent.

• Charlie Jackson (2019,20) - 14 games, injuries reduced the number of appearances. A strong presence in the defence, strong, physical on the ball, Charlie enjoyed a good challenge.

• Cooper Robinson (2019,20) - 22 games, returning to football after the injury of Laurence I’Anson, Cooper became an integral member of the team. Physical strong, fast hand-eye reflexes, a fantastic goalkeeper. A real rock at the back.

• Chris Skinner (2019,20) - 34 games, 5 goals, fast feet, tenacious and determined to win the one on one battles Chris has developed into a fantastic forward player.

• Jack Caldwell (2018,19,20) - 54 games, 4 goals, along with Ollie, was the spin of the team. A natural leader, all the boys looked to him for inspiration. Never had a bad game, a fantastic servant to SPC football.

• Joshua O’Donoghue (2017,18,19,20) -79 games, 14 goals, Josh was the x-factor upfront. Fast, good ball control and a lethal finisher, he always looked dangerous with the ball at feet.

• Shivam Achary (2017,18,19,20) -79 games, 13 goals, arguable SPC’s best player in 2020, Shiv controlled the midfield. His work rate, strength on the ball and peripheral vision is exceptional.

• Ollie O’Meeghan (2017,18,19,20) -75 games, 1 goal proved to be a fantastic captain. Leading through actions rather than words, his work rate, tempo and energy were always of the highest standard. In conjunction with Jack Caldwell, they provided the spin to the team.

TROPHIES

Most Promising Player : Dylan Gardiner Top Goal Scorer: Fergus Williams (5) Most Valuable Player: Jack Caldwell Footballer of the year: Shivam, Achary Players Caps : Ollie O’Meeghan,(2019) Josh O’Donoghue (2019), Shiv Achary (2019), Jack Caldwell, Laurence

I’Anson and Aarun Lim

Girls’ 1st XI Football

Managing the Girls’ First XI Football team this year was a highlight as always. They are a bunch of lovely girls that make my job so easy. This year they have improved so much! A testament to the girl’s improvement was moving up to Division 1 from Division 3. It has been a tough season in this division but the girls have continued to put their best foot forward and have never given up.

Our Captain Macey Walsh received a football cap this year. Macey has played for the 1st XI since Year 11 and has played a total of 55 games. She has scored many goals for St Paul’s in her position as striker. This year she leads the team as Captain and plays centre mid where she leads by example on the pitch always giving 100%. Macey reads the games well and counter-attacks strong and effectively. She is always reliable and a complete asset to the team.

This year our most valuable player, voted for being the player who is most important to the team’s success on the field, went to Ashely Vincent. Our players’ player this year, voted as the player who is the best teammate, someone who always puts 100% into training and games, is positive and is someone who you would always want to have on your team, went to Kacey Monkley.

A huge thanks to Keegan Stewart for coaching the girls this year, he has been crucial in their ongoing improvement. Thank you to Macey Walsh for captaining the team with grace and style, you will be missed a lot next year! And to all the other Year 13 girls! You will be missed, but I wish you the best of luck with all your future endeavours. The rest of us will hold down the fort for 2021!

Senior Development

With a year plagued with interruptions, marred by a lack of continuity, and inundated with waves of uncertainty, the mighty Development XI have forged ahead this year to make the best of a worse situation. Despite the obvious interruptions, the members of the squad have forged ahead with a positivity that has perhaps set them apart from their opposition. This positivity has been an important driving force when the inevitable ‘chips’ were down – namely the low squad numbers due to unavailability and injuries. However, despite these

Senior Gold

It has been an entirely pleasant and positive experience coaching the Senior Gold football team this season. The lads have been motivated to succeed and have shown determination in training. Kelvin and I have enjoyed guiding them towards the top of the table and could not be more proud. Two wins and a loss in the grading games resulted in our placement into Division 4 of the WSSFA Senior Boys league of this COVID-19 afflicted season. Now at the end of the season, we can boast a record of 7 matches, 6 wins, and 1 loss.

Our final weekend resulted in a bye – an automatic 3-0 win awarded due to the opposition defaulting. This left us watching the result of Hillcrest Senior Boys Rutherford

Colts Black

Colts Black unprecedentedly qualified for the Second Division, with convincing wins in their grading games. Though the season was condensed, the few weeks with Fred Phillips, William Holden-Thomas and Jack Thomas helped set the bar for intensity starting the season. These dynamos raised the bar, as the Year 9s leveraged the experience of the outgoing Tihoi soccer players.

Against a formidable opposition, the agile Sam Ferrar manned the box before heading off to ski school. The on-field players of George O’Callaghan and Uday Singh were convincing as goalies through the rest of the season. The defensive line were pillars, with the increasingly dependable Anmol Singh, Sam Fletcher and Jack Walsh integral against the attacking opposition.

Cristiano Sarich, the heat-seeking missile and Flynn Buchan, the stalwart figure in the defensive line were one of the toughest centre backs to beat in the league. A proud moment for the defence was against Hamilton Boys 9B. St Paul’s faced an onslaught but kept their heads up and intensity levels threatening.

Colts Black did not tend to rely on large numbers on the bench, which meant the midfield ran tracks in every game and were the connecting mechanisms for the attack. Captain Jack Kingston was the anchor for the team, while Kalani Freemantle-Patton blitzed the

setbacks, the squad still managed to end the season at the middle of the table. Stand-out performances from the always dependable Joe Grigg and the Energizer Bunny known as Julian Harker meant that the team remained competitive throughout the entirety of the season. As always, the Development Squad remains a feeder team for the First XI, and there are most certainly some names to look out for in 2021!

Most Improved Player: Jarden Law

Most Valuable Player: Joe Grigg

Colts A Colts Gold

As with all teams this year, the Colts A season was impacted by COVID with a later start, limited preseason training and grading games. Our one and only grading game versus a HBHS team resulted in a 15-3 win and a place in Division 1 in the Year 9/10 competition.

Because of the COVID impacted shortened season, we were drawn to play the top placed and unbeaten HBHS 10 A team again. With several players missing through injury and being called up to the 1st XI, this was always going to be a tough one. A 6-0 loss matched the difference between the 2 teams from our first game.

The team was led ably by both Finn Dowling and Hamish Grigg during the season and it was very pleasing to finish third in our division. The boys all trained and played hard against a variety of teams from the Waikato. It was great to see the support from parents and family members on the sidelines each week when COVID-19 permitted! The team was coached and managed by Dr Mike Simmonds and Revd Peter Rickman.

vs Otorohanga College Development Senior Boys, 2nd vs 1st in the table, with great anticipation. A draw or a 1 or 2 goal victory for Hillcrest would have seen us place first in the table. Unfortunately for us, Otorohanga emerged victorious in a 3-2 thriller crowning them champions of the division and seeing us pushed to 2nd place, equal on points but with lower goal difference. We congratulate Otorohanga – they are worthy champions. Final results notwithstanding, Kelvin and I are tremendously proud of our team, so much so that we bought them pizza; it takes some doing for me to pry open my wallet!

Congratulations St Paul’s Senior Gold – a fantastic season, best of luck in your upcoming examinations.

Most improved player – Keyan Asadi

Most valuable player – Jack Tournier

opposition with his stamina and touch. Most noticeably, the midfield gave it everything against Hillcrest and Melville when there were no more substitutes. Yet, they continued to be a domineering force against fresh legs. The likes of Jake Dewar, Josh Toon, George O’Callaghan were instrumental to the team. They paced up and down the field relentlessly.

Uday Singh and Zachary Nation were meddlesome upfront. Uday used his size to fluster the defence and offloaded well, while Zac found moments to shred through every team, scoring unbelievable goals. Most noteworthy was the win against Thames; with only ten men on the field, Zac did one of his piercing runs to break the tie in the last five minutes against the momentum.

Colts B had a fantastic season, but missed the support from their biggest fans, due to Covid restrictions. They placed third in the Second Division. The boys should be proud of their efforts and should look forward to combative seasons ahead with a strong pool of talented junior players having their back.

MVP and Players’ Player: Zachary Nation

Most Improved: Sam Fletcher

The final week of our season saw a disappointing 2-1 loss against Hillcrest which saw our chances of a 3rd place finish disappear. However, we returned to winning ways in the final game of the season with solid 4-2 win over Rototuna which again earnt praise from the opposition coach, with feedback that we were the best footballing side they had played all season. These results saw the team finish a credible 5th in the league and with the knowledge we had beaten the teams that finished 3rd and 4th.

This was a great performance from a young side with the bulk of the team made up from Year 9 players and only three from Year 10. Obviously, this was the first time this group had played together with players coming from various clubs and throughout the season the most pleasing aspect was the development of cohesion and teamwork. The success and quality of the team were emphasised with several players being called up to represent the 1st XI level throughout the season. Thanks to all those that came to support us throughout the season (before COVID stopped it!) Most Improved Player: Hugo Buck Most Valuable Player: Nate Green

During the season we had some superb performances in goal from Jimmy Ma, who was occasionally assisted by Liam Fairweather, Finn Dowling and Alex Sweeney. In defence, we were often quite formidable with some fantastic games being played by, and defensive skills displayed by, Andrew Gough, Liam Fairweather, Bob Su, Cary Guo, Tain Subsompon and Oliver Heeley. In midfield, Captain Finn Dowling played admirably as our holding player allowing Hamish Grigg to maraud through the opposition’s defence, Oliver Hooper, Nic Jones and Fraser Clegg raided down the flanks to good effect while Jacob Xu, Alex Sweeney, Kydon Boot and Andrey Harker worked hard in attack to score our goals. This year we have had another wonderful season, we had a lot of fun, improved our soccer and had some impressive results The team Spirit Award went to Tian Subsompon, our vice-captain in charge of defence. An exemplary young man who always gave one hundred percent in every game and went about both training and games with an unwaveringly positive approach.

Our Most Valuable Player this year is a young man who has consistently dominated midfield with his dribbling skills. But he also impressed with his hard work in winning the ball back and his development in both passing and crossing as the year progressed. Congratulations to Hamish Grigg.

HOCKEY

1st XI Boys’ Hockey

The St Paul’s Collegiate School Boys 1st XI hockey team had a delayed start to the season with the first game not occurring until the middle of June. The ANZAC tournament which was to be held at St Paul’s Collegiate School was unable to go ahead in April, so the team was a little rusty in their first games, but they gained momentum as they went on.

The first tournament was the Worner Shield which was held in Christchurch in July, where the team had one loss, 2 draws and one win against St Andrew’s (1-1), Christchurch Boys (1-1), Whangarei Boys (win 3-2) and Christ’s College (loss 5-2). A good tussle between all these teams and the boys played well, improving with every game.

Over the season, the team played every Wednesday in the Forster Shield against other Waikato secondary schools, where they won all their games, except against their nemesis, Hamilton Boy’s High School, placing second in that competition.

Unfortunately, the team also lost to Hamilton Boys’ High School for the Matt Allen trophy. This is a one game competition, which was tightly contested with the score being 2-1. Once again, a good tough game, which could have gone either way!

However, the highlight of the season was attending the Lower North Island Premiership Tournament held

in Palmerston North where the team came first. The team won all their games against Wanganui Collegiate (2-1), Paraparaumu College (2-0), Rathkeale College (3-1), Wairarapa College (3-0) and the final against a strong Wellington College (2-0). The boys played outstandingly in the final game and thoroughly deserved a win. The game started with a couple of half chances for both teams that were unable to be taken. St Paul’s were able to establish control on the game with more possession and more attacking opportunities. Wellington were limited to relying on quick counterattack chances that the St Paul’s defenders managed to deal with. A scoreless first half ended, leaving only 30 minutes for a winner to be decided. St Paul’s managed to earn a penalty corner early in the third quarter which was perfectly executed to give the boys wearing gold the lead. Sam Lints with the final touch. A fast counterattack for St Paul’s started with Cameron Bird who linked with Sam Lints. Lints found Javahn Jones free at the top of the circle to shoot past the advancing keeper. A Wellington defender managed a touch, but Harrison Bond was well positioned on the far post to ensure the ball ended in the back of the net. Wellington College pressed forward in the final quarter of the game. However, the St Paul’s defence stood firm and kept their third clean sheet in five games to seal the win 2-0. A convincing performance that earned St Paul’s the title of Lower North Island Premiership Champions! Congratulations to the team and staff!

Girls’ 1st XI Hockey

The girls started the year with some early morning trainings and were preparing for their Easter Tournament when lockdown arrived. Lockdown challenges and some pre-season games got the girls ready for the Waikato competition. This round robin competition saw St Paul’s finish 6th with notable wins against Hillcrest High and Matamata College. While disappointing not to have secured more wins, Jessica Scatchard was the top goal scorer of the competition with 11 goals across the season. Outside of the Waikato competition, the girls played a tournament in the July holidays against top girls teams including St Kentigern College from Auckland and Bethlehem College from Tauranga. These games allowed St Paul’s girls to develop their skills and understanding of the high standard of hockey required to compete at the top level. With a second lockdown in Auckland the anticipated Upper North Island tournament was called off and Lincoln Churchill put together a second mini weekend tournament for local Midlands region schools. At this tournament St Paul’s was able to gain a win against Mount College and a draw with Tauranga Girls’ College who they had lost to in an earlier inter-school fixture.

At the Hockey Awards Dinner the following girls gained recognition:

• Player of the Year and top goal scorer –Jessica Scatchard

• Contribution to Girls’ Hockey – Amy Barry

• Most Improved Player – Alice Buckley

• Most Promising Player – Evie Potter

Arna Morris gained her Cap for having played over 50 games for the team over the last three years. Her citation recognised her versatility in the mid field and forwards along with her outstanding work ethic. The team was:

• Amy Barry – Captain

• Jessica Scatchard – Vice-Captain

• Arna Morris

• Phoebe McColgan

• Molly Nelson

• Katie Brown

• Maddy Buckley

• Ellie Dean

• Marcia Graafhuis

• Ruby Kapene-Paitai

• Maddy Kitchener

• Jazz Russell

• Georgia Snelgrove

• Alice Buckley

• Stella Hamilton

• Evie Potter

• Fiona Su

Thanks to our dedicated coaches Lincoln Churchill and Craig Hardman for you unstinting support and encouragement both on and off the field.

Elizabeth Pitu (Manager)

Boys’ Development Hockey

The Boys’ Development Hockey side made progress during the season in the tough B Division, with two schools dominating the competition with their 1st XI teams. We had three draws, a number of narrow losses and some wins, finishing the season in sixth place. With reduced preseason training and shorter season, we struggled to produce a solid performance for an entire game. The last game of the season was the best, we played with control and full involvement from all in the team, a real pleasure to watch. Our junior players have a greater understanding of the level of hockey required in this division and will be better prepared for the 2021 season. The team has increased their individual skills and have a better understanding of the game through the coaching of Joe Holms and Daniel Harper, your efforts are very much appreciated.

Girls’ 2nd XI Hockey

Coach: N. Muirhead

Manager: K. Lilley

Squad: Edyn Aitken, Anna Egan, Bree Ferguson (cocaptain), Trinny Groube (co-captain), Zoe Hanna, Tayla Hansen, Trixie Hulme, Kyla Kerr-Rushbrooke, Jade Luxton, Katie McLeod, Gretel Muir, Georgia Pemberton, Kitty Storey, Stella Thompson, Maggie Walch.

For the last few years the magazine article has reflected an enjoyment that Mrs Lilley and I have gained from our involvement with the girl’s 2nd XI team and this year has been no exception! A compacted season, without spectators for much of it made for a very different hockey season. At the end of Term two we played two friendly games with a win and a loss, but more importantly an opportunity to play together and introduce, in a match environment, a number of players to the game of hockey. The girls showed much enthusiasm and it wasn’t long before a pattern of play that suited our make-up developed. Our only loss in the round robin (against Cambridge) was good for us in a number of ways. It showed we needed to adapt on the field, gave us an opportunity to dig deep (and we did) and motivated us in our next few games. We finished the round robin in second place to Cambridge. Unfortunately the one game that things didn’t quite gel was in the semi where we lost to SHGC. In saying that, we did finish the season with a determined and satisfying effort!

AWARDS AT OUR END OF SEASON GATHERING: Most goals scored: Georgia Pemberton (14) Most Improved Player: Anna Egan & Stella Thompson Most Valuable Player: Trinny Groube Service to the team: Bree Ferguson.

Our congratulations to all the girls on what has again been a fabulous hockey season. Once again the squad has developed over the term as a group of individuals, but more importantly as a team who have really played for one another. We wish especially those girls who leave St Paul’s at the end of the year all the very best for their future endeavours and thank them for their commitment to St Paul’s hockey. To all the girls coming back – bring on 2021!

4th XI Boys’ Hockey

The Fourth XI Boys Hockey team had an enjoyable and moderately successful year in 2020. The team is composed of mainly senior boys and mostly boarders. Involvement in a sporting activity is compulsory of course, but for the boarders it was a good opportunity to have part of their evening away from the boarding house! Many of the players were not particularly skilled but are to be commended for their persistence and the sporting manner in which they played their games.

The season was played in the Waikato Hockey Secondary Schools’ C grade and was at times very challenging since we were sometimes up against 1st XI Boys teams from other schools. A few of our players were pretty much novices whilst for others it was only their second season of “social level” hockey. On the whole, most players demonstrated unwavering enthusiasm, commitment and effort on the hockey turf in their games. It was also pleasing to see some players making significant improvement in their hockey skills, and ability to play as a team, as the season progressed. By the end of the season we had won slightly more games than we had drawn or lost. This placed us 4th equal out of 8 teams in the competition. This might have been better if we hadn’t had to default a couple of games due to leave weekends and our earlier finish to Term 3 clashing with our regular Monday match day I would like to thank the following people for their contributions to our team:

Harrison Cullen for his captaincy and being such a “shining light” to other players!

Brad Coxon and Lincoln Churchill for generously giving their time and skills to coaching our team.

Dave Sole 4th XI Manager

Junior A Hockey

This year St Paul’s put together a solid looking Junior A boys team. We had a mix of players with some who had played rep level hockey and a few players who were picking up the stick for the first time which led to a good team environment with the experienced players bringing a positive vibe to the team by helping out the less experienced players. The season for the boys started off strong with a couple of good wins against some teams who had boys (and girls) a lot older and faster then most of our boys were. This being said we came up against some quality 1st XI sides with boys who had been playing rep level hockey for multiple years and showed their class against our boys who were only Year 9 and 10’s. The boys did well enough to earn themselves a quarter final spot where they went down by a class act from Matamata College 1st XI. Overall, the boys had a great season with lots of learning points along the way. I thoroughly enjoyed managing the team alongside Cam Maclean who was head coach. The boys finished sixth. Brad Coxon.

Junior B Hockey

In a year that threatened to halt any involvement in team sports, the St Paul’s Collegiate Junior Boys’ B team managed to string together some amusing if not exciting hockey. The team enjoyed the opportunity to get on the turf for some exercise and a much-needed break from the sedentary life of the classroom during this demanding year. With the annual challenge of the mid-season Tihoi switch over, and a huge squad made up of predominately first-time hockey players, the team were pleasantly surprised with their placings during the competition. Some Year 10 Tihoi returnees added some depth late in the season and although they were novices, they brought some speed and strength to the team. Ably led by Dylan Cooke, the team finished sixth. The team was coached by Daniel Scanlon and managed by Helen Chileshe.

GIRLS’ FITNESS

BREE FERGUSON

Filled with lots of energy and enthusiasm, Girls’ Fitness for 2020 began in Term 1 allowing many girls to start prepping their fitness for their upcoming winter sports that were to commence in terms 2 & 3. Having a very large group of Year 11-13 girls, Girls’ Fitness took place in the drama room which was a great space to escape the scorching summer sun and be active after school.

In a positive and friendly environment, two sessions a week took place filled with many fun, sometimes challenging and different cardio aimed activities - which often left the girls puffed and tired by the end - it was a great way for many to push themselves whilst being active and having fun with friends. Either led by Mrs. Lock or students, there were a variety of workouts that brought lots of motivation, bonding between the girls, and overall positive impact on physical well-being.

Everyone had different fitness abilities, however circuit training, set workouts, yoga, and even the odd session of jump jam created a fun, encouraging, and stimulating environment within the girl’s fitness group whilst doing some grueling workouts which were overseen by Mrs. Lock. Individual physical improvements were made which meant everyone was ready for their winter sports so they could be on top of their game. A big thank you to Mrs. Lock for organizing and supporting this activity for the girls xx

LACROSSE

MRS A BROMWICH & MRS C COLLIE

What a year 2020 has been!

With a delayed start to the Lacrosse season due to Covid-19, the St Paul’s Girls’ Lacrosse began with a one day grading tournament at Morrinsville. Held on Elizabeth Ave, our St Paul’s Girls lacrosse queens began the day with two swift successive wins and despite the day being wet and cold, the girls also convincingly won their third game of the day. With the whopping number of goals scored at this opening tournament, the girls were launched into the Premier League for the 2020 season, having been in the A Division for the previous three years.

The following eight weeks saw the tenacity and teamwork of the SPC Girls Lacrosse team truly tested. From the battle on field against experienced and skilled teams, to the difficulties off-field involving referees who forbade

both spectators from watching from the carpark and the removal of mouthguards (due to hygiene concerns), our girls journeyed together through it all.

Although the St Paul’s Girls’ did not place this year in the Premier League they certainly are the champions of the greater challenge, that of conquering the temptation to give into disappointment by returning week in and week out with a positive attitude and the readiness to support your teammates to the best of your abilities. The 2020 St Paul’s Girls’ Lacrosse team can be incredibly proud of the way that they conducted themselves each week, representing the school with pride, and playing their hearts out.

Thanks must go to Sammy Quintal, our incredibly patient and committed coach who never stopped

THE TEAM:

Amelia Hunt (captain)

Caitlin Tidmarsh (vice captain)

Sophie Hine

Veronica Bagley

Kaley Caulfield

Paula Tucker

Maggie Patterson

Tyler Mulgrew

Isobel Knowling

Alex Johnson

Sophie Ingoe

Rebecca Bartram

Leah Attwood

Juliet Lim-Strutt

Caroline Bagley

believing in our St Paul’s Girls’ Lacrosse team, fully supporting and backing these girls into the Premier Division. Sammy has continued to support the girls, including new players throughout the season in developing their lacrosse skills and gameplay, and has continued to encourage them to challenge themselves.

Also a big thank you must go to the parents of the girls who weekend after weekend stand and support their lacrosse player, although from a distance this year. Special mention goes to Mr and Mrs Hunt for their generous donation of Trophies for the St Paul’s Girls’ Lacrosse team. Most Valuable player was awarded to Amelia Hunt and most Improved player to Jasmine Lovell for the 2020 season.

LAWN BOWLS

MR M REES-GIBBS

MOUNTAIN BIKING

During Term one and Term four a group of nine students went down to Claudelands Bowling Club to learn to play lawn bowls. Campbell Bayes, Toby Carr, Riley Foster, Alex Gunn, Kip Hailstone, Faiy Kimchai, Sam Pepper, Neitana Trueman and Kauri Turanga made up the group of students keen to learn a new sport.

Initially, the plan was to select a team to enter the National Secondary Schools Bowls Championships in Auckland. A team of three and a singles player would represent St Paul’s Collegiate in the new and exciting Bowls3Five formatted competition. Unfortunately, the 2020 edition was cancelled due to Covid-19 so these plans were scrapped early on. Instead, coaches Marg Landon and Matt Rees-Gibbs put together an inter-squad pairs competition for the students to play in for the last two weeks of Term four. This gave students something to strive for and prepare for during practices.

A successful foray into the sport of lawn bowls for St Paul’s Collegiate. We hope to have a larger group of students vying for a spot on the team for the 2021 season.

MR A HARRIES

After the postponement of the New Zealand Secondary School Mountain Biking Championships, both Riley Wills and Angus Riordan continued to train for this event which eventually took place on October the 3rd. They travelled down to Wellington to challenge themselves against the top riders in the country. The cross country course was over three laps totalling 21.5km.

Riley Wills competed in the U16 category and completed the course in 1 hour and 14 minutes, coming in sixth place. Angus Riordan in the U20’s completed the course in 1 hour and 11 minutes, coming in seventh place. Angus went on to compete in the Enduro event and finished in 16th place. Both Riley and Angus can be proud of finishing well within the top 10 in the country for their age group.

Over Labour weekend, Riley Wills competed in the Emerson Whaka 100, considered one of the toughest single-day mountain biking events in the Southern Hemisphere. In the 100km race, Riley finished in a time of 6 hours and 2 minutes to place second in his age group.

NETBALL

LYNAIRE WILLIAMS

Open A Netball Team

With a late start to the season, the St Paul’s Open A netball team kicked off 2020 with a practice game against our rivals Waikato Dio in which we took the win, starting off the season on a positive note.

The St Paul’s Open A team consisted of Captain Ellis Watson, Co-Captain Chloe Davis, Libby Deadman, Matire Ormsby-van Selm, Awatea Gudgeon, Chloe CarrPatterson, Alexis Mclennan, Caitlin Fladgate, and new additions this year Keisha Nobel, Emma Ruske, Brea Mcdonald, coach Lynaire Williams and Manager Helen Bradford.

Our season involved two competitions, a Monday night Secondary School league and an Open Grade Premier Saturday league which we targeted early as we needed to win to be able to move back up to Thursday night league in which the top schools and clubs play. The Monday night league lasted six weeks in which we finished fourth place. The Monday night league was a good challenge as it gave us the opportunity to play the likes of St Peter’s and Hamilton Girls’ High School. Then our main competition was the Saturday league, a 12 week competition against both clubs and schools which we managed to take out. The last hurdle was a tough St Peter’s competition. This tournament was of New Zealand Secondary school standards and the girls stepped up and did not go down without a fight. Regardless of the scores or placings (11th) the girls made heaps of progress and learnings.

Ellis Watson (captain) Chloe Davis (vice captain)

Premier Reserve Netball Team

2020 was a curveball no one expected, it affected almost everything this year, and our netball season was no different. With a break in our season over lockdown, the girls came out firing when we were able to jump back on the court. To start the season back again, we played in a one day tournament where we were finally able to settle into netball and really bond together as a team. This carried over to our grading games with some strong combinations beginning to form bringing a nice flow down the court and some amazing attack and defence plays developing. The girls were elated to make it into the premier grade as we won all our grading games. While Covid-19 came back we were still able to continue the season in a slightly different way, we adjusted to playing on Sundays with ease and our winning streak continued. Training sessions highly contributed to just how much the team’s skill and ability increased as a whole. Each team member’s dedication meant we all came away from the season with a new set of skills and a driving passion for netball, this is especially because

of our incredible and hardworking coach Jan whose time and effort helped us immensely. Towards the end of the season we finally met our match and had a few challenging games, yet this only enabled the girls to grow more in skill and confidence. Despite the different netball season, the team still worked harder and harder in each game, and it paid off as we came away with a solid 5th place in the premier grade. We could not have grown and enjoyed the season as much as we did without our inspiring coach Jan and our supportive manager Mrs Lock, alongside the help of parents. Thank you all so much for helping us have an unforgettable yet successful season.

Greta Simpson 2020 Captain

The Gold team had a great start to the season winning most of our grading games and ending up in B Grade. Training started off well and Dana and Mrs Watson did a great job developing a positive team culture. However due to Covid the netball season was put on hold and when games resumed we ended up playing Sundays which made it hard for the boarding girls in the team. Despite the disruptions it was so good to see many of the girls really improve their game over the season and develop into better netball players. All the girls would like to thank the coach and manager, Dana and Mrs Watson for the amount of effort that they put into the team throughout the season. Thanks also to Mrs Williams for her support of the Gold team.

Mackenzie Watson (Captain)

Netball at St Paul’s in 2020 has made great progress. We have not only maintained our three competitive teams but we have been involved in House sport, hosted the Silver Ferns and had specialist skills sessions with Casey Kopua. We have exhibited at the Magic games to promote the game and supported our very own Chloe Davis in the WBOP BEKO league. Four of our senior girls also qualified for CAPS this year with Ellis being presented in early August and Chloe Davis, Chloe CarrPaterson and Matire Ormsby Van-selm following the St Peter’s tournament in October. This is an amazing achievement in reaching 50 games with most of them having consecutive starts. Prize-giving saw us celebrate the year with trophy winners. But more importantly our wider whanau and support network. How amazing these girls do, is great attributed to those they are closest to. 2021 for Netball looks promising and no doubt will come with its own challenges. Although I know, this bunch of girls are resilient, flexible and will cope with any difficulties with grace and passion.

OPEN A RESERVES GOLDS

MVP CHLOE CARR-PATERSON SOPHIE STOCKER MACKENZIE WATSON

MOST IMPROVED

ALEXIS MCCLENNAN HANNAH FINLAYSON ERIN SUMMERELL

GREATEST CONTRIBUTION MATIRE ORMSBY-VAN SELM GRETA SIMPSON MEG GOODEY

Twice a week the St Paul’s Rock Climbing Team go out to Extreme Edge (an indoor rock climbing wall located in Frankton) and spend the afternoon rock climbing. During the year we also compete in various competitions, which usually include bouldering, speed climbing and top rope. In the image above/ below/to the side you can see one of our best climbers, Danial Williams attempting one of the more challenging climbs.

2020 Gold Team

MR M HEWETT ROCKCLIMBING

ROWING FIONA STAPLETON

We farewelled coaches this season with the departure of our Director of Rowing, James Harvey, Girls’ coach Ashlee Numa and our Rowing gappy Finn McGahan and we welcomed new coaching to the St Paul’s Rowing Club with the renowned Bruce Jones to our Junior Boys’ programme, Seth Peake to the Girls’ Programme, Kyle Cole as our Gappy Rowing Coach and our Director of Rowing Craig Peebles. Our Women’s programme continued to be run by Martin Simmoncelli and our Senior Boys’ by Gordon Trevett.

This season started at Mangakino in September with our pre-season and first camp, three days for the novices and five days for the seniors. This was a great introduction for our new rowers (novices and new students) and a great way for the team to start to gel and get back into rowing. From here we began the regular season with some smaller regattas before heading back to Mangakino for our first major camp in December where we welcomed our new Director of Rowing Craig Peebles on a visit from the UK before moving over permanently with his family in January. This camp is always really important as we were able to make massive progress in our novice crews and allowed the seniors to start forming combinations on the back of our first round of seat racing. This led into the Christmas regatta where we achieved 10 A finals and 2 B finals. Testing our combinations and performance this was an excellent motivator for the Christmas holidays.

January started with our second major camp at Mangakino and then into North Island Club Champs regattas. We had a really good weekend of racing. The crews performed well over all with 13 A finals, 7 B finals,

Gold Medal Men’s Intermediate Coxed 8, Silver Medal Girls Intermediate Single Skull for Brea MacDonald, Bronze Medal Under 15 Coxed 8, Silver Medal Men’s Intermediate Coxed 8, Bronze Medal Woman’s Novice Coxed 4 and Silver Medal Girls Under 16 double skull.

As school started we continued with some heavy training and another camp over the exeat weekend in February. This proved exceptionally beneficial to get in a good block of work on flat water prior to the Aon Junior Regatta and run into the NISS and Maadi. The Aon Junior Regatta was our first major target of the season, followed closely by North Island Secondary Schools. We had a really good regatta with some crews proving their worth for Maadi selection and fighting for A finals and medals. This year we made 11 A finals and three B finals coming away with Silver for Girls’ U17 Single Skull for Brea MacDonald, Silver for U18 Women’s Novice Coxed Quad Skulls, Bronze for Boys’ U18 Novice coxed 8, Bronze for Boys’ U15 Coxed 8 and Bronze for Boys’ U18 Novice Coxed 4.

As the regatta got underway, around the world countries were closing down due to Covid-19. Shortly after Rowing NZ announced that MAADI would be cancelled as it was too risky for such a large number of competitors and spectators to be together so with much sadness our rowing season was cut short. We had been incredibly lucky to have been able to enjoy the freedom of training and competitions as we had in New Zealand before we went into national lockdown weeks later.

RUGBY

The 2020 season was a unique & challenging one. The team’s pre-season began in early March and just when the team was taking shape the global pandemic hit resulting in everything coming to a halt and the country heading into lockdown. After some testing times and some real uncertainly we eventually returned to school and began our second preseason on June 4. From here we had three weeks to get the team Rugby-ready for the season ahead. After a productive pre-season which included three games and two team camps the team was ready to start a shortened CNI season. Our season goal was to follow in the footsteps of the 2016 1st XV and complete the schools second 3-Peat (three consecutive CNI titles). Due to the shortness of the season, the 10 team competition was spilt into two pools – North & South. Our first challenge was a tough St John’s team in front of a healthy home crowd, unfortunately we were slow out of the blocks and left our run too late going down (26-45). Next was a Bye Round, we quickly organized a game in Taupo against FAHS who also had a bye. This was an opportunity for some of the team’s younger players to gain some experience at this level and also build momentum heading into a must win test match against a strong Wesley College team away. The team knew the importance of this game and rose to occasion, heading home with an impressive win (40-24). After another Covid scare and week delay, the team had another test match, this time against rivals St Peter’s at

home. With no spectators allowed, but live on T.V this game would come to down to last moment, fortunately we were on the winning side (25-21). After a slow start, our season was now back on track and next up was a trip away to FDMC where we had an opportunity to build some confidence, which we did winning the game (69-10) and scoring some great team tries. This result meant we finished top of the North table which earned us a Semi-final in Taupo against the South pools second place team FAHS. The team prepared well and were able to put together another impressive performance (34-12), punching our ticket to another finals appearance against St Peter’s School at Owen Delany Park in Taupo. The final was a seesaw affair with both teams scoring multiple times and sharing the lead throughout the game. A strong second half display from STP meant they were in control with minutes to play, but St Paul’s never gave up and showed huge character to chip away and score in the last play of the game to even the score. Unfortunately extra time was not an option meaning this year’s CNI title would be shared. Congratulations to all involved for another successful 1st XV season.

Team Man – Tiaki Rhodes

Most Improved - Thomas Came

Greatest Contribution – Campbell Robb

MVP – Ben Strang

GOLD XV

2020 saw the formation of the SPC Gold rugby team. When the season eventually got under way in Term 3 post-COVID restrictions the team’s first game was against a strong Te Awamutu 2nd XV. A strong performance from Kuwyn Price & Harry Trumm saw St Paul’s start the season positively winning (40-14). Game two was against a physical St John’s 2nd XV. While we were in the contest for most of the match, SJC proved too elusive eventually winning (19-12). Gold XV faced a tough match against HBHS Gold, a previously unbeaten team. The game was a close contest and with a strong performance from loose forward Nico Mitchel, St Paul’s were able to close out the game (20-7). Next up was HBHS Black. HBHS scored quickly and led for most of the match. St Paul’s battled valiantly and led briefly in the second half, however a string of injuries meant we were running low on players and eventually succumbed to HBHS pressure going down (26-12). The last round-robin match was against a tough St Peter’s 2nd XV. It was great contest with both teams giving their best on attack and defence. SPC eventually winning a close contest (19-12) to secure a semi-final. The semi-final was against HBHS Black. A team with similar results thus far in the season. St Paul’s started superbly well, scoring first and putting HBHS under pressure. HBHS

BLACK XV

When our chance came at last, the St Paul’s Senior Black team of 2020 made the most of their opportunities. The team was built on three key philosophies which underpinned everything we wanted to achieve this season. These were: a willingness to learn, having fun and enjoy yourself, and finally, playing to win. The team came together as a youthful bunch, with not a single Year 13 in sight. For many, this was their first season out of weight-grade rugby and into the “big leagues”. It was important that we adopted an attitude of learning and a willingness to improve week on week. We focused on the process rather than the results, encouraging each other to become better rugby players. Every week, regardless of what happened the previous Saturday, became an opportunity to improve and move forward as a team. Our willingness to learn and improve was best evident in our various battles against Cambridge 2nd XV. In the first outing, we were soundly beaten (29-10). However, just three weeks later we reversed the result with a great second-half performance, winning (38-19). Finally a month later, in the final game of the season, we produced an all-round dominant performance to take the victory (34-5). While we were determined to work hard and improve, it was vital that we enjoyed ourselves along the way. We tried to make our trainings as fun as possible through skills-based games. Sometimes not even someone as

hit back twice in quick succession to take a 14 point lead. In the second half with renewed energy we were able to apply great pressure and put together a brilliant back move finished by Sitiveni Lose brought the team within four points. Unfortunately we were unable to get over the line in the last ten minutes going down (21-17). The Gold XV made significant improvements over the season. The focus of the team is on the development of players to take the next step to the 1st XV. The team was superbly led all year by courageous and outstanding loose forward Daniel Strang. Finally, I would like to thank Andrew Gibbs for his hard work and commitment as head coach. Andrew has dedicated 16 years of rugby coaching to St Paul’s rugby programme and we wish him all the best for his new challenge ahead. No doubt we will see him on the other side of the pitch next year. Stephen Shale must be thanked for his dedication and expert forward and game analysis. Lasty, would like to thank all the players for their hard work and commitment over a long season.

Best Forward – Nico Mitchell & Jack Hutchinson

Best Back – Harry Trumm

MVP – Daniel Strang

close to the team as a coach can fully appreciate the inner workings of a team’s dynamics. Our philosophy was not a win-at-all-costs attitude, nor was it a winning-iseverything mentality. It was a desire to work hard for your teammate, give it everything you got and never take a backwards step. Ironically, on reflection, this attitude was most evident in our biggest loss. We came up against a formidable Hamilton Boys U15A team. Early on it became clear that we were not going to win the game as the opposition ran in several tries. It must have been tempting for the boys to drop their heads and admit defeat. But we fought on with tremendous guts and determination, running in four of our own tries in the second half. A terrific demonstration of fighting spirit. I would like to thank the rest of the management team, Mr. Holdgate and Mr Stapleton. Your contribution was invaluable in making this a highly enjoyable season. Well done to our captain, Hunter Singh who always kept the boys moving forwards. To those boys who are not returning next year, all the very best for your future rugby journeys. Keep at it, and never stop playing. To those returning, I look forward to working with you in the future. Thank you all for an outstanding season.

Top Points Scorer: Hunter Singh (60)

Top Try Scorers: Ngakau Benseman & Hetekia Te Ua (5 )

Team Man – Jahan Singh

After a tough start to the season, the St Paul’s U55kg Gold rugby team established firm goals and approached every practice and game with a desire to improve. This attitude of determination resulted in many emphatic victories against opposition such as HBHS White, HBHS Blue, SJC B and our own Black team. It became increasingly apparent that the more the young men played together, the better they got. Losing the semifinal to a rampant St John’s A team - who eventually went on to win the competition, we ended up playing against HBHS for 3rd and 4th place. This game epitomised the St Paul’s men’s attitudes as, despite trailing for the majority of the game, they never gave up and launched attack after attack. This relentless pressure finally resulted in us scoring in the 58th minute, clinching the game (2619), finishing the season on a massively positive note. I would like to acknowledge the time and effort of Mr. Grant Lander (Headmaster) who, despite numerous commitments, selflessly enriched the St Paul’s young men with various ‘tricks of the trade’. It is extremely

The St Paul’s Colts team had a successful season in 2020, going undefeated and winning the Steve Gordon shield. After a disrupted start to the season, the boys were keen to get stuck into some rugby, and the first-up game against HBHS B set the tone for the season. A strong (31-26) victory against a traditional U14 powerhouse gave the boys confidence and motivation for the rest of the season. This result was followed up by wins over St John’s B (38-10), Te Awamutu (58-0) and St Peter’s (6014). In the semi-final, St Paul’s had to come from behind at halftime to beat St Peter’s (52-10), setting up a final against HBHS. The final was a tense affair, with St Paul’s jumping out to a strong lead at halftime, only for HBHS to storm back into the game in the second half, closing the gap to four with 20 minutes remaining. Despite possession and field position changing repeatedly throughout the half, St Paul’s showed heart and character to hold on to the lead, and with it a win in the final and our first U14 title since 2012. St Paul’s were led by cocaptains Liam Inman and Deeshaye Vaetoe-Tuimauga who both had outstanding seasons. In the forwards, Nate Bodle worked hard in the tight stuff each week, with Ben Kibby and Will Hadley complementing each other well. Sam Hull was quality in the backline, starting the season at fullback and finishing at halfback. Salesi Tauaika was a beast with ball in hand and at times was unstoppable. Overall, a great season by all, and another strong and talented group of rugby players coming through at St Paul’s.

SKI TEAM

REV PETER RICKMAN & BLAIR HEATON

Before the 2020 ski racing season had even begun, even before the first flakes of snow were falling on the mountains, due to COVID-19 and the subsequent lockdown, the decision was made to cancel all ski racing in New Zealand for the season. However, this did not stop the skiers from the St Paul’s Ski Team! Weekend training continued throughout the Term 2 and Term 3 school holidays and almost every weekend during Term 3. With a team of 24 talented skiers, our chances look good for success at the regional and national slalom races when they return hopefully in 2021. The team was well served by fantastic accommodation at the Rimu Park Lodge in Ohakune and enjoyed a season of mixed conditions at Turoa and Whakapapa, we skied on everything from ice, powder, rocky outcrops, rain, blizzard and beautiful “bluebird” sunny sky days. Despite the lack of racing, everyone improved their racing skills, their confidence on a variety of different terrain and also had a lot of fun together as a team in the process. We look forward to the challenges of 2021 on the mountains of New Zealand.

seldom that you find a Headmaster who is as passionate as he is, and his tenure coaching the ‘hedgehogs’ has been greatly appreciated. 2020 has been a very enjoyable season due to the energy and enthusiasm of the players. Many of the boys have bright futures ahead of them, and I look forward to watching them progress through the rugby ranks.

SHOOTING

MR I CAMPBELL

The Clay Target Shooting team competed in three tournaments in 2020. The first tournament was the South Island Secondary School competition.

In the Single Rise event, Alex Purdie and Kane Stirling both shot possibles in the qualifying rounds and moved on to the medal rounds later in the day. Tom Storey shot a PB in the single barrel event scoring 9/10 and Kane Stirling also shot well to score 8/10. In the medal rounds, Alex Purdie shot magnificently completing a long run of 50 consecutive targets. His final score gained him the gold medal in this event.

The following day was the National Secondary School competition. Once again Alex led the way with a score of 24/25 in the Single Rise with Regan Harris on 21/25 and Kane Stirling 20/25. Alex continued his good form shooting a possible 75/75 in the Points event and continued on to the medal rounds in the afternoon

In the Single Barrel event, Alex shot 13/15 and Kane 12/15. Like the day before, Alex performed exceedingly well in the Points to take the gold medal in this event. His overall score in the three events was 112/115 and he was chosen to represent the North Island in the interisland competition. This was a fitting reward for his efforts over the two days.

The final tournament was the North Island Secondary Schoo l competition. The first event was Single rise and again Alex Purdie shot the possible 20/20 with Regan Harris continuing his good form scoring an 18/20. Alex also shot a 58/60 in the Points and a 9/10 in the Single Barrel event. Other good scores in the Single

TENNIS

MR C HARDMAN

Waikato Tennis Championships

The Waikato Tennis Championships had a damp start to the day. However, with a large number from St Paul’s we were determined to do well.

Our Junior Boys progressed at the start but were placed into the plate after a few narrow losses. Finn Pryor won this game against Christiano Sarich in a super tie break 2-4, 5-3 and then 10-7 in the tie break.

Fergus Williams did well to make the semi-finals of the intermediate boys, eventually going down 4-1, 4-1 to the number one seed. In the Intermediate Plate, Brad Foster was unlucky to have to retire due to injury in the semi-

SQUASH

MR G LITTLEJOHN

Despite the disrupted nature of the season, Squash has continued to flourish at St Paul’s. Our players continue to provide probably the largest numbers of entries of any school at all levels of the game in the Waikato, from junior and senior tournaments, through to the school fielding multiple teams at both Waikato and National Schools championships.

St Paul’s had two girls and six boys teams in the Waikato Secondary Schools Teams Champs. The Girls’ A team Nicola Boyd, Maia Kelly and Nicole Chen had two comfortable 3/0 wins before a hard fought 2/1 loss in the final to finish runners up in the Waikato champs in Division 1. The Girls’ B team Ella Day, Shelly Huang and Keisha Noble had two hard fought losses before winning 2/1 in their final match.

The girls showed a lot of grit and team unity to finish 10th out of 17 teams.

Congratulations to Maia Kelly for winning the Overall Fair Player Award for the tournament.

The Boys’ A team of Lachie Scott, Mark McCluskey, Gabe Pinvanichkul, James McLanachan and Marcus Pomare were seeded 26th, but improved throughout the tournament winning three of their five matches to finish 21st out of 32 teams. The Boys’ B team Matthew Ruetsch, Anton Tynan, Kit Maguire, Taiki Lynn, Ben Beveridge and Milan Hood seeded 31st, finished 29th and won two of their five matches.

Barrel were recorded by Kane Stirling and Jack Ward with 8/10. In the medal round for Single Rise, Alex competed the Trifecta by gaining the gold medal.

For such a very young team these results were very impressive and every member of the group made a significant contribution to our successes. Alex Purdie’s final tally of 3 gold medals, selection for the North Island team and a long run badge of 50 was exceptional for such a young shooter. Hopefully, this will lay a very strong basis for shooting over the next few years.

finals. Max Robinson did well to hold his nerve and win the Intermediate Plate final 5-3, 4-1.

The Boys Senior ladder saw Sark Sun and Nico Mitchell contest the plate after losing earlier games. Stark won this final 4-1, 4-0. Our girls doubles of Chloe CarrPatterson and Frankie Smith did very well to beat the two Dio teams to win the Senior Girls Doubles title.

Finally, our Senior Boys Doubles combination of George Stace and Matthew Forward won a thriller 4-2, 2-4 and then came back in the Super Tie-Break to win 10-6 after being 5-2 down at one stage. Caitlin Fladgate put on a gutsy performance to finish second in the senior girls singles against a much higher-ranked player.

Overall a great day for St Paul’s tennis. The athletes represented the school with pride throughout the day. Well done to those who placed, won plate finals or won titles.

In the Boys’ event the A team of Lachie Scott, Mark McCluskey and Gabe Pinvanichkul were runner up in Division 2. The Boys’ B team of James McLanachan, Marcus Pomare and Matthew Ruetsch won Division 3, while St Pauls Boys’ D Taiki Lynn, Ben Beveridge and Milan Hood won Division 5.

In the individuals championships our best results came to our two classy B graders Nicola Boyd who finished 3rd and Maia Kelly fouth in the Girls division 1 championships.

St Paul’s had 2 boys and 1 girls teams in the New Zealand Secondary Schools Champs. The Girls’ A Team of Nicola Boyd, Maia Kelly, Nicole Chen, Ella Day and Keisha Noble were seeded eighth for the tournament and after a very narrow loss in their first match, the girls went on to win three of their remaining four matches.

At a social level the game is also thriving with 50-60 students regularly getting coaching and playing every day on the school courts. These students are loving learning a wonderful game that will keep them fit for the rest of their lives.

Many thanks to coach Brendon Woodhead who gave our players positive and passionate encouragement virtually every day on the school courts for the entire year.

SWIMMING

Well, who would have thought that, given our Covid-19 year, our swimming squad would be “Team of the Year” for a third time? There was a huge amount of disappointment within the squad as meet after meet were cancelled owing to different levels of lockdown. The New Zealand Secondary Schools’ Open Water Championship was cancelled, the Waikato Secondary Schools Championship was postponed but never happened and a host of other club meets met a similar fate. All eyes were therefore upon the New Zealand Short Course Championship and the New Zealand Secondary Schools Championship. Would they take place?

They both did eventuate, on modified dates and the remarkable results from our squad are now part of school history. What also took place was our own Interhouse Swimming Championship, just before lockdown. The spirit and endeavour of the competitors was truly sensational and the various results are as follows:

Junior Boys’ Champion – Ollie Mouat 30 points (Junior Boys’ 50m Breastroke record 35.56s) with Tim GilliesSmith second on 28 points and Jim Lin third on 22 points.

Intermediate Boys Champion – Samuel Peoples (32 points) with Boston Tordoff 2nd on 30 points (new record 50m Breastroke 33.22s) and Ben Haskell 3rd on 28 points.

Girls’ Champion – Laura Littlejohn 32 points (set four new records: 50m Butterfly 28.31s, 100m Freestyle 57.94s, 50m Breastroke 34.72s and 100m IM 1m 5.2s) with Charlize Tordoff second on 30 points (set a new record in 100m Backstroke (1m .08s) and Nikita Coleman third on 27 points.

Senior Boys’ Champion – Ben Littlejohn 32 points (set three new records, 200m Freestyle 1m 53.34s,50m Butterfly 25.25s and 100m IM 59.34s) with Luca Zabel second on 28 points and Matthew Waddell third on 22 points.

Champion of Champions – Laura Littlejohn, due to her four new records.

The overall House placings for the day were as follows: Clark first, Hall second, Fitchett third, Hamilton fourth= with Sargood and School, and Williams seventh.

It is usual for the New Zealand Short Course Championship to closely follow the New Zealand Secondary Schools Championship but the change in Auckland lockdown levels resulted in a shift of both date and location. Our St Paul’s Swimming Club team of Ben, Laura, Charlize, Ollie, Sam Peoples and Boston

(from Tihoi) were therefore in the thick of it in the last week of the August holidays, just a week out from Secondary Schools. Would their peaking for Short Course influence their performances at the meet later? From the results achieved, it would appear not.

It was quite staggering what this squad of 10 swimmers (Ben and Laura Littlejohn, Luca Zabel, Charlize Tordoff, Samuel Peoples, Samantha White, Nikita Coleman, Ben Haskell, Adrian Wong and Ollie Mouat) was able to accomplish over the four days of six race sessions; one New Zealand Age Group record, 17 Gold (15 individual and two relay), three Silver (two individual and one relay) and three individual Bronze and plenty of other top 10 finishes and PB’s for everyone. The final points tally for the 640 swimmers from secondary 123 schools placed us third in New Zealand for Co-ed’ secondary schools and fourth in New Zealand for all secondary schools. It really was fantastic to see every non-medalling squad member giving their all for our overall points tally and in the process gain highly creditable PB’s.

I must complete this report by making special mention of the 2020 accomplishments of Ben Littlejohn, Laura Littlejohn, Ollie Mouat, Charlize Tordoff, Boston Tordoff and Sam Peoples.

Ben has gained one Open New Zealand title (50m Butterfly) and four 17-18 Age Group titles at the New Zealand Short Course Championships. He gained five titles in the 17-18 Age Group at New Zealand Secondary Schools. Ben has been selected to swim in the Men’s Swimming Team at Harvard University, starting in August 2021. He has also been selected for the Swimming NZ Senior Squad camp in December.

Laura has gained two Open New Zealand titles (200 Butterfly and the 100 IM) and six x 16 years Age Group national titles at the New Zealand Short Course Championship. She gained eight x 16 years titles at the New Zealand Secondary Schools’ Championship. Laura currently holds three New Zealand Age Group records for 50 and 100 Freestyle and the 100 IM. She also holds the Waikato Open records for the same three events. Like her brother, Laura has also been selected for the Swimming NZ Senior Squad camp in December.

Ollie too has had a phenomenal year in the pool, a rising star in the 13 years age group. He now holds a New Zealand Age Group record in the 100 Butterfly and two Waikato Age Group records in the 50 and the 100 Butterfly. Ollie gained six age group medals, including national titles in the 13 years 50 and 100 Butterfly, at the NZ Short Course Championship. At the New Zealand Secondary

Schools he won the 50 and 100 Butterfly titles and gained a silver in the 100 IM. On top of these he also gained five other top 10 finishes.

At the NZ Short Course Championship, Charlize swam in several relays for the St Paul’s Club with a best of fourth in the Open 4 x 100m Free relay. She also swam in three individual events with a best finish of fifth in the in the 17-18 years 50m Butterfly. At New Zealand Secondary Schools she gained a Gold and a Silver in the mixed relays as well as four top 10 finishes with a best of fourth in the 50m Butterfly.

Boston returned from Tihoi to swim at the Short Course nationals gaining four 14 years age group medals with thirds in the 50 and 100 Breastroke, third in the 200 Butterfly and second in the 200 Breastroke.

Sam Peoples qualified for two events at Short Course nationals gaining a big personal best to finish 10th in the 16 years 200m Butterfly. He also swam in 11 events at NZ Secondary Schools with his best finish of fifth in the 16 years 200m Butterfly.

Well that is me done. It has been an absolutely fantastic past thirteen years of involvement with our St Paul’s swimmers. So many dedicated and successful swimmers who have consistently demonstrated such superb sportsmanship and determination at local, national and international levels. It has been a real pleasure to have been on the journey with you. Farewell.

TOUCH RUGBY

MISS N SCHOLLUM

This year was another big one for Touch at St Paul’s. Four senior teams entered the competition at Steele Park in Term 1, including our first ever mixed touch team. Meanwhile the juniors played a round robin at school. Then in Term 4 we got to see the four junior touch teams play at the competition at Swarbrick Park.

We have had a lot of accomplishments with students making regional teams and this led to James Findlay, Travis Cashmore, Jaeden Williams-Wilson and Kalem Cardon gaining their senior colours, while Issac Cullen, Eli Adlington and Liam Inman gained their junior colours. Along with this, Quinn Murphy was recognized for service to Touch.

We are extremely grateful to all the coaches/managers for the dedication and enthusiastic support. A special thanks to: Jason McGrath, Jeremy Coley, Katie Lilley, Tyus Dimbleby, Helen Bradford and David Sole who helped with the running of our own round robin competition or taking students to the local competitions.

Lastly, St Paul’s is extremely proud that our elite touch team coached by Duncan Gunderson will be going to nationals in Rotorua on the 10th of December till the 13th of December. This is a first for St Paul’s! We wish them all the best of luck!

TRIATHLON

MR R ALDRIDGE

Waikato BOP Schools’ Individual Triathlon Championships

The Waikato Schools’ Individual Triathlon Championships took place at the Mighty River Domain at Karapiro Wednesday, 11th March.

St Paul’s was represented by five students: in the U19s by Oliver Larcombe; in the U16s by Toby Finlayson, Ben Haskell and Nikita Coleman, and in the U14s by Dylan Gardiner.

In an amazing finish, Oliver finished first equal in the U19 race. In the U16 race, St Paul’s gained a gold and a silver medal thanks to the respective efforts of Toby Finlayson and Ben Haskell. Nikita Coleman placed third in the U16 Girls race. Dylan Gardiner also placed third in the U14 Boys race.

North Island Secondary Schools’ Duathlon Championship

St Paul’s was represented by three students at this event, held on Sunday, 9th August at the Pukekohe Race Track.

Toby Finlayson, Isaac Reay and Ben Haskell competed in the U16 age group. Their race consisted of a 2.25km run, followed by a 14km bike and concluded with another 2.25km run.

Competing against the best duathletes from around the North Island, our students paced themselves well over the three legs of the race as well as managing the transitions very efficiently. Toby was our top finisher placing fourth, followed a few seconds later by Isaac in fifth position. Ben followed 3½ minutes later and placed 13th.

NZ Schools’ National Triathlon Championships

Five St Paul’s students travelled down to Wanaka to compete in the NZ Schools’ National Triathlon Championships, held on Sunday 16th February.

In the U16 age group event, Toby Finlayson, Isaac Reay, Ben Haskell and Nikita Coleman were competing in a race which consisted of a 300m swim, 10km bike and 3km run. All students performed very strongly: Toby finished 11th, Ben 20th and Isaac in 22nd in the boys’ division and Nikita also placed 22nd in the girls’ division.

Oliver Larcombe competed in the U19 division. His race consisted of a 600m swim, 15km bike and 4km run. He came out of the water in a leading group of four; during the bike he was in a lead group of three followed by some of the favourites in a remainder of the field. Oliver’s group was soon reduced to just two and was able to gradually extend its lead over the second group. At the start of the run, Oliver immediately pulled away from the other competitor he had been riding with. He also had about a minute lead over the competitors in the second group. Oliver maintained his lead during the run and finished first well clear of the second and third placegetters. Congratulations to Oliver on winning the gold medal in the U19 division at the NZ National Championships.

Later in the day, Nikita, Toby and Oliver and Lucy Farrell from Dio joined up for the U19 mixed team relay. In this race, each competitor completed a 200m swim, a 5km bike leg and 1km run, and then had to tag the next team-mate, each of whom then also completed all three legs of the mini-triathlon. Although tired from their efforts in the individual triathlon, our students expended maximum effort in this race and were rewarded by placing second and thereby gained the silver medal in this event.

MEDALS

U19

Oliver Larcombe, Toby Finlayson, Nikita Coleman

U19 BOYS INDIVIDUAL GOLD MEDAL: Oliver Larcombe

MIXED TAG TEAM RELAY SILVER MEDAL:

VOLLEYBALL

MR K HOGG

This year we had over 30 students learning and playing social volleyball. From this group we formed two teams to play in the Hillcrest Social Volleyball competition held on Sunday evenings in the Hillcrest High School gymnasium. The competition ran for six weeks, with the final two weeks being played after lockdown.

The Senior Girls’ team, lead by Matire Ormsbyvan Selm were extremely competitive in all their games. They finished third with three wins and three losses. Neisha Cooper and Kate Montgomerie are to be commended for inspiring the team with their positive determination and support of others.

The Year 9 Junior Boys’ Team, made huge strides over the short season. Starting with no previous experience, they developed a great team spirit and enjoyed playing together. They can be proud of finishing fourth with their two wins and four losses. The team was led well by Logan Lumsden and Jack Kingston.

WATERPOLO

MR

A CONSTABLE

A truncated water polo competition due to Covid-19 meant that there were fewer games than usual. However, during the course of the season we again witnessed an improvement in both skills and confidence among individuals and the team as a whole. With approximately two-thirds of games completed, and the nation soon to enter lockdown, competition organisers decided that the points accrued were sufficient to determine final places: this meant St Paul’s finished third in the mixed division.

The conclusion of the Term 1 water polo competition also marked the final game for our coach, Kip Bodle. Kip was very generous in giving a significant amount of his time to train the St Paul’s team in 2019 and 2020. Improved results reflected his efforts, which were much appreciated by everyone. As we look ahead to 2021 and the challenges it will bring, we hope our younger players continue developing their water polo careers at St Paul’s.

ULTIMATE FRISBEE

MRS C COLLIE

Meet the new sport on the block... Ultimate Frisbee!

While 2020 has held many unexpected hurdles, it has also brought many opportunities including the opportunity for St Paul’s Collegiate students to take part in one of New Zealand’s fastest-growing school sports: Ultimate Frisbee.

To many people, the concept of frisbee as a sport is a relatively new one and it often provokes reactions such as “Wait, what? So there’s rules and teams? It’s not just throwing the frisbee like you do on the beach?!”

The answer is YES. Ultimate Frisbee is a sport that involves rules, teams, and strategies just like any other sport. The fast-paced nature of the game requires athleticism, field awareness, a respectful and open attitude, and the ability to communicate clearly with your teammates and opponents.

Many of these requirements are familiar in other sports. However, the element of being able to respectfully and clearly communicate is a bit different and essential to Ultimate Frisbee. The game is self-refereed, with disputes being discussed and outcomes concluded through communication between players, and a good dose of sporting spirit. With this element, the sport provides students with the opportunity to grow in critical social-emotional skills, as well as exercise their physical bodies.

This year has seen St Paul’s Collegiate field four competitive teams across the two leagues were held at the University of Waikato during Term 1 and Term 4, on Wednesday afternoons. A total of 38 students were involved. By offering an alternative (and affordable) summer extra-curricular sport — that promotes the maintenance of fitness and field awareness AND provides a fun environment in which to develop a set of skills and vocabulary— Ultimate Frisbee has securely spun its way into sporting life at St Paul’s Collegiate.

Key players who demonstrated enthusiasm, commitment, and an openness to developing the skills required for Ultimate Frisbee include Carl Knox, Xavier McGrath, Kate Morton, Tiaki Rhodes, Jayden Law, Lucah DeRoo and Dylan Cooke.

If you’d like to learn how to throw a huck, scoober, inside-out, or hammer - sign up for Ultimate Frisbee in 2021! Coach Guy Johnstone and I welcome any new players for the 2021 season and look forward to the potential of taking a team to the National Secondary Schools’ Ultimate Frisbee Championships, COVIDwilling.

CLARK

Housemaster: Mr C Foot

Deputy Housemaster: Mr D Harper

Assistant Housemaster: Mr C Stapleton

Matron: Mrs M Johns

Residential Assistants: Mr J Walters, Mr L Gryspeerdt

Gap Tutors: Finn McGahan and Luke Hardy (Terms 1 and 2 Brad Coxon (Terms 3 and 4)

Head of House: Angus Riordan

Deputy Heads of House: Trey Lincoln and Quintin Cotton

Prefects: Kalem Cardon, Nathan Ingham, Advent Misa, Will Potter, Caleb Weck.

Year 13: Joshua Cane

Clark House Annual Awards

(given at the house dinner)

FAL BULL trophy

Third Former (most improved Year 9): Tanner Richards

Harper Cup (new award).

The most outstanding Year 9: Liam Inman

Moreby Trophy

Best Junior Sportsman, in their field: Dylan Gardiner

Markham Family Award

Best Senior Sportsman, in their field: Angus Riordan

Neil Muirhead Award

Contribution to House Competition: Kalem Cardon

At the time of writing, we are top of the leaderboard in the House Competition! By my calculations we cannot be caught! Sargood are six points behind us in second place and need to come first in academics and we must come last for us to draw. Judging by the way our Year 9s have vigorously tackled their exams, I don’t think we will come last! So, here’s hoping!

It has been a wonderful year from the house collectively, led from the front by our team of very mature prefects, under Angus Riordan’s calm, quiet but effective leadership. Angus and his prefects have continued to operate under the motto of “Never Above, Never Below, Always Alongside” showing equality and fairness, combined with the right amount of humility. They have also encouraged our men at every opportunity, getting everyone to give of their best. This team effort has enabled a unified culture and some great results, including winning the Standards, Swimming, House Choir, and Cross Country.

Swimming:

Juniors:

4th 50m Freestyle Relay

1st 50m Medley Relay

Tim Gillies-Smith:

1st 200m Freestyle

4th 50m Butterfly

1st 100m Individual

Medley

1st 100m Freestyle

Jim Lin:

2nd 50m Butterfly

1st 100m Breaststroke

6th 100m Individual

Medley

2nd 50m Breaststroke

Lochie Parker:

2nd 50m Backstroke

3rd 100m Backstroke

We didn’t drop lower than fifth in Athletics and and so every boy in the house can be extremely proud of their efforts. A few results are included below:

Standout Athletics performances (top three finishes) from:

Katie Brown: 2nd Girls 800m

Liam Inman: 2nd Boys 800m, 2nd Junior Boys 1500m, 3rd Junior Boys High Jump

Dylan Gardiner: 1st Junior Boys 1500m, 1st Junior Boys 300m

Ben Brown: 2nd Junior Boys 300m

Matthew Cane: 3rd Junior Boys Long Jump

Issac Cullen: 2nd Intermediate Boys 800m

Isaac Reay: 2nd Intermediate Boys 1500m

Angus Riordan: 1st Senior Boys 800m, 1st Senior Boys 1500m, 2nd Senior Boys 300m

Relays: 2nd Junior Boys 4 x 100m, 2nd Senior Boys 4 x 400m, 2nd Mixed 4 x 200m

Cooper Greenhough:

4th 50m Freestyle

Intermediates:

3rd 50m Freestyle Relay

3rd 50m Medley Relay

Isaac Reay:

7th 200m Freestyle

6th 100m Backstroke

Dylan Fletcher:

6th 200m Freestyle

6th 50m Butterfly

4th 100m Individual Medley

James Brown:

4th 100m Breaststroke

5th 100m Individual Medley

4th 50m Breaststroke

Girls:

4th 50m Freestyle Relay

2nd 50m Medley Relay

Veronica Bagley:

7th 200m Freestyle

4th 100m breaststroke

Katie Brown:

4th 200m Freestyle

2nd 100m Breaststroke

3rd 50m Breaststroke

Leah Weck:

3rd 50m Freestyle

2nd 100m Backstroke

3rd 100m Freestyle

Honey Hailstone:

6th 50m Freestyle

3rd 50m Backstroke

Arna Morris:

6th 50m Backstroke

Lucy Fullerton-Smith:

6th 50m Breaststroke

Seniors:

3rd 50m Freestyle Relay

2nd 50m Medley Relay

2nd 20x25m Mixed

Freestyle

Trey Lincoln:

11th 200m Freestyle

Luca Zabel:

2nd 200m Freestyle

2nd 50m Butterfly

1st 50m Freestyle

1st 100m Freestyle

Campbell Colquhoun:

4th 50m Breaststroke

Cross Country results

(Top 10 placings):

Juniors:

1st Dylan Gardiner

2nd Ben Brown

3rd Liam Inman

Intermediates:

1st Didi Lawson

4th Jerry Pereira

6thNgakau Bensemen

Girls:

2nd Katie Brown

4th Arna Morris

Seniors:

1st Angus Riordan

3rd Trey Lincoln

5th Caleb Weck

7th Drake Walther

Prefects’ Cue (new award)

The winning intra-house team: Trey’s The Jettz

John Oehley Trophy

Year 11 Dux: Dylan Fletcher

Year 13 Dux: Caleb Weck

Matt Andrew Trophy

Service to House over five years: Trey Lincoln & Caleb Weck

Thank you to the people that make our house tick in the most efficient way.

• RAs Jack, and Louis, and of course our departed Gappies Finn and Luke, followed by Brad who took over in July. They are at the coalface and do a lot of work to ensure the house operates well.

• Mrs Johns: Maree joined us in April 2019 and made an immediate impact. She is wonderful company for the boys, she’s a stickler for law and order and keeps us housemasters on our toes - Matron has a huge heart and she really always wants what’s best for the boys. Sadly, Maree leaves us to join her husband, Gareth in Sweden.

• A very special thank you to Mr Dan Harper, my most able right-hand man. Sadly, Dan leaves us too at the end of 2020. He is going to Hastings Boys’ High to take up a cricket coaching position. Clark House will miss him enormously, and his wise council Lisa, Willow and Aria of course.

• Mr Cam Stapleton has been a great Assistant Housemaster this year and we look forward to him taking up Dan’s position as Deputy Housemaster next year.

In short, a great year for the mighty Clark House, a wonderful team effort from a group of young men and women who “Bleed Blue”!

“Never Above, Never Below, Always Alongside”

FITCHETT

SHIV ACHARY - HEAD OF HOUSE

Housemaster: Mr C Lewis

Deputy Housemaster: Dr J Mcgrath

Mentor Teachers : Mrs K Allen, Ms F Stapleton, Mrs C Gibbs, Mr R Aldridge, Mr A Harries, Mr S Ward

Head of House: Shivam Achary

Deputy Heads of House: Gustav Jooste and Ben Littlejohn

Year 13: Jai Fitzwalter, Matthew Forward, Dion Xue, Ben Scanlon, Jack Sturm, Charles Leng-Uch, Jahan Singh, Lucas Taumoepeau, Juntong Wei, Wes Hitchcock, Vikram Rajan, Oscar Reed, George Smith.

At the start of the year when I first addressed the members of this house, I said that in my four years in Fitchett, one thing that has stood out to me has been the generosity and care shown by the people in this house. It is something you will not find anywhere else, and till this day I still stand by this statement. It makes me proud to say that I am a part of this phenomenal force known as Fitchett House.

Obviously, this year has been different from any other before. We saw a pandemic that has affected the whole world. A virus that forced us as a country to lockdown. But we as a country, as a school and most importantly as a house carried on together. This has shown the character and courage within Fitchett.

In my eyes Fitchett isn’t just a house, it’s a family. We celebrate each other’s successes and pick each other up when we are down. I think every single person could look around the house and name the other 75 Housemen, and an interesting fact or achievement about them. This takes me back to my point, that the generosity and the care this house prides itself on, is like no other.

At the start of the year I set out two goals for us to try and achieve as members of Fitchett. First was to win the House Competition, and the second was being the best we can possibly be in all aspects of school life; whether it be on the sports field or in the classroom, we should aspire to be the best we can possibly be. Unfortunately, the first goal of winning the house Competition is now unattainable, but we definitely were in the running for a very long time. When I first came into the house, Fitchett was known as the house everyone could beat without even trying. In the last three years, this has completely changed where we are now one of the powerhouses in the House Competition. In every interhouse event, we

have always performed to the best of our ability, showing true commitment and loyalty.

Our second goal has well and truly been achieved. In every assembly or chapel service, you will always see at least one Fitchett member go up to be recognised for sporting, academic, cultural or service achievements. This in itself is proof of how diversely talented the members within Fitchett House are, and how they have given their best in their respective areas. A Fitchett Houseman and woman strives to become the best version of themselves, and puts in the hard work even when no one is watching. This in itself is truly unique!

I have been extremely fortunate to have had such a talented group of fellow Year 13s who have helped me lead Fitchett this year. With seven Full-School Prefects being a part of our group, there has never been a shortage of advice or guidance, and I would like to acknowledge the efforts of my two deputies - Ben Littlejohn and Gustav Jooste - who have been immensely supportive. Our goal was to leave Fitchett House in a better position than it was in before, and I feel like we have certainly achieved that.

Dr McGrath and Mr Lewis, you are amazing at your jobs; I don’t think we will ever find two people that care about us as you do. The countless hours behind the scenes booking places for us to do practices in, the funny jokes and genuine care doesn’t go unnoticed. The Year 13s are extremely grateful for everything you have both done for us throughout our time within Fitchett.

Kind, courageous, determined - three words which best describe the attitude within Fitchett House. I have thoroughly enjoyed my time as a member of such a fine group, and have felt very proud to lead this house this year.

HALL

MR C NEETHLING - HOUSEMASTER

HAMILTON

Housemaster: Mr I Campbell

Deputy Housemaster: Mr K Hogg

Mentor Teachers: Mrs L Elliott, Mr D Sole, Mr D Gunderson, Mr P Cakebread, Mr R McCarthy, Ms J Spenceley

Head of House: Ethan Bidois

Deputy Heads of House: Campbell Robb and Hugo Shale

House Prefects: Andrew Yip, Curtis Sheeran, Justin Su, Max Schoen

This year’s report is a compilation of Ethan’s thoughts and observations that were expressed at our House dinner.

Good evening, students, teachers, kitchen staff, parents, seniors, and welcome to the Hamilton House end of year dinner. A warm thank you for coming, and I would first want to thank all the kitchen staff for making this night happen. Your service and work should not go unnoticed, and I appreciate the food that you have prepared. Tonight, we celebrate the Hamilton of 2020, chat about the wins and losses of the year, and celebrate the idea that Mr Campbell is finally retiring. Sir John Key, Richie McCaw and now Mr Campbell. What do all these three have in common? Well, they all clearly had the foresight to leave while they were on top and had a winning team alongside them. Maybe he realises that it doesn’t get any better than our seniors, and is jumping ship with us.

On the outside, he looks the type of man you would have a good game of lawn bowls with or a long game of golf. But never judge a book by its cover. I remember in Year 9 when he caught me swearing in the house. I wasn’t worried at first, but what I didn’t realise is that this is a man with old fashioned values. So in his infinite wisdom, I was forced to hold up a small table for about five mins. To this day, whenever I use vulgar language, I quickly check over my shoulder to ensure he isn’t there. By the way, my parents don’t know about this. Actually, they don’t know a lot about what I’ve done in school, only the good stuff, and I would like to keep it that way. It has probably been like this for the 20 odd years he has been here. With experience comes stories, and with stories comes talking. Lots of talking. I have missed many classes due to this talking, and when I explain this to teachers, they simply reply “Yeah I get what you mean, you are fine.” Clearly, I am not the only one that has been caught in one of his Coronavirus talks. But in all seriousness, Mr Campbell has been a driving force in our house. Many of you may not actually realise this, or may not want to admit it, but if not for him many of our performances and drive in this school would not

have happened. His constant mentorship has seen a remarkable quality of young men leaving this house, and his thoughts and wisdom have definitely proved to be of use throughout my years. His leadership is unmatched, and so, with heavy hearts, myself, the rest of the school, and especially Hamilton House will miss him sorely and dearly. We thank him for his commitment. Mr Hogg is set to take the position.

Thankfully, this replacement means that he will have to take things more seriously and act more professionally. As such, his dance moves seen during house singing this year may finally be put to rest. And in a year where things seem to get worse and worse by the month, I thank god himself that he was at least able to bring us that. But, that’s never been the point of that dance. The point was, Mr Hogg was always willing to put himself out there when others would be too scared to do so. When I say this, you will know that he has the potential to be a great housemaster. Still, Mr Hogg has also proved to be a mentor. He keeps tabs on what is happening in the house and has had inventive ideas that have been integrated throughout the year. I give him my thanks. To all the staff I was unable to mention due to time constraints, and a general sense of laziness, their kindness and lessons will be appreciated, and remember students are only as good as your teachers. So keep up the good work, and hold the academic success to the high standards you provide. Speaking of good work, we have seen much of it this year.

We were able to gain first place in House Haka, with everybody giving it their all. We gained second in Arts Day, just falling short of that ever so sweet first to Hall. Throughout the rest, however, it was a consistent fourth or fifth, and though to some this may be disappointing, if you were able to empty the tank, then there is no shame in gaining that placement. Plus it was all for fun. The whole system is for fun. And yet, there are still two events to go. Rowing and academics. I ask you all, whether or not you feel you can’t compete with your academic pals, or feel you are going to give up in the

row, to bite down and go hard. These events are sneaky ways at showing who has the will and guts to get things done, and who lacks the stomach to keep fighting. In this, I am confident that you the students of Hamilton House, will carry on this fighting for years to come. Speaking of the students of Hamilton House, I now turn my attention to you.

Most people are disappointed with Covid. But I distinctly remember making a speech about the disappointments we must embrace. I have embraced the fact that Covid saved me from spending more time with you all. It has been a true test of my character to lead such a group. Speeches in front of the school, meetings with the headmaster have not even come close to such a fact. Still, it was a pleasure to lead you. I do not think I’ve had one moment where I regretted taking up this position, and it’s thanks to your cooperation and good-hearted banter that I was able to enjoy what otherwise would have been a very stressful and drawn-out job. With such students in our house, comes the questionable memories alongside it. I remember them all.

I remember the group of chatty Year 12s that were forced to perform a haka in front of the whole house for their chatter and gave the house some very good entertainment. I remember the sprint of Lachie Scott in the 20 x 50, and even though he didn’t win, he gave

it the best shot he had. I remember my mum getting a nice hello from the whole house in house singing, and I remember Riley Foster forgetting his ones for the same event and having to wear the Bulldog costume as a result. I remember the multiple pen trick shot videos we got while running an inter-house competition in lockdown, and never actually receiving the reward for winning that particular challenge. I remember it all. So, I thank you. Not only for being a great group of lads, and for some of you, ladies. I thank my parents. If they didn’t roll me out of bed at five or six in the morning, encourage me to always reach for the summit, and overall support my endeavours, then it’s possible that I would not be the same person I am today. I thank the memories that I have gained. It is all thanks to you.

If I forgot to thank someone, then just know that you did something good, just not good enough for me to remember. So finally, I leave with this whakatauki, “Whaaia te iti kahurangi ki te tuuohu koe me he maunga teitei.”

“Seek the treasure you value the most dearly: if you bow your head, let it be to a lofty mountain.”

Kia Ora . . .

ETHAN BIDOIS - HEAD OF HOUSE

SARGOOD

MR G JOHNSTONE - HOUSEMASTER

MR N MUIRHEAD - HOUSEMASTER

Housemaster: Mr N Muirhead

Deputy Housemaster: Mr D Teka

Academic Mentors: Mr J Cameron, Mr B de Beer, Ms S Cantlon, Mr M Hewitt, Mr A Robson, Miss N Schollum, Dr M Simmonds

Head of House: Lucas Goodwin

This year’s article is made up of extracts from the Housemaster’s and Head of House’s speeches at our end of year dinner.

End of year speech – Lucas Goodwin: Good evening all. As you know my name is Lucas and I have had the pleasure of being Head of School House for 2020. Despite the disruption to the year due to COVID-19, 2020 has still managed to be packed full of events and tonight, I will provide a recap of the various highs and lows we’ve had across this year.

We started the interhouse competition with Athletic and Swimming Standards. Stand out performances came from Sam Hull, Sitiveni Lose and Harrison Bond. Riding the “high” from Athletics, we then set to continue this success in the Haka competition, which historically has been a challenging house competition. Despite the many hours put in working on pace and actions, we only managed to place a respectable seventh. Our final house event before moving into lockdown was House Swimming. With an impressive swim from our Year 9 unit Ollie Mouat, the house performed well and by beating Hamilton House in the 20 x 25m house relay, we returned the paddle to its rightful place on the shelf.

Term 2 saw us returning from lockdown into a new school format with social distancing and wearing masks. Our first event of the term was cross country; for the first time in the past few years we didn’t place last. Albeit, it was a sixth place result, but it’s a trend that I hope continues to go upwards in the coming years. With only a couple of weeks to prepare for choir, it was a mission to completely memorise the lyrics, organise choreography and sort out the musical accompaniment. Despite a questionable

final rehearsal, the performance in the afternoon was a complete turnaround with the house pulling off an impressive third behind proven musical giants Fitchett and Clark.

Term 3 featured the busiest term yet, trying to juggle the gala, the ball, benchmarks and interhouse competitions. We opened with Arts Day - whilst a seventh place wasn’t the place we were expecting, our house music group managed to pull off a third place despite live technical difficulties. Following this was House Quiz, an event School House has been a powerhouse in for over two decades - on the night we once again cleaned up with more than a 10 point lead and added another win to the tally. Finally, we summed up the term with Sports Day - with a number of our teams being stacked with elite athletes across various years we had some high hopes for a top three finish. Unfortunately, this wasn’t the case on the day and we only managed fifth place.

I would like to thank our two housemasters, Mr Muirhead and Mr Teka. You have both gone beyond your roles as housemasters and made this year an amazing one to end our time here at St Paul’s. Mr Teka, not only has your leadership and support been a great help to myself and the house, but I’m sure many of the boys here, especially in Year 9, have appreciated your banter and making them feel welcome in the house. Mr Muirhead, it’s tough stepping into a role such as the Housemaster of School but I think all of us here can agree that your first year at the helm has been a good one. I wish you both the best of luck for the coming years in charge and hopefully in the distant future, School House can win the interhouse comp.

I would like to thank the Year 13s - whilst there have been many who have come and gone from this group, the boys sitting here tonight have been a great bunch to go through high school with and I wish all of you the best of luck with your journeys next year.

From the Housemaster: All the planning for the year was initiated and as we were settling into the routines we wanted – LOCKDOWN. It affected the implementation of certain plans, impeded the integration of the new boys to the house and definitely slowed the growing of relationships amongst the boys in the house. I would like to add my thanks for

the input each boy has made to the entity that is School House. Things that stick in my mind include:

• The willingness of many boys to step up and participate when what they were doing was not necessarily their forte.

• At Athletics every one contributed to our win! Oscar and Henry stepped up and escorted at the girl’s fashion show.

• I remember one boy completing the cross country in obvious discomfort – he wasn’t going to give up.

• The house as a whole stepping up in House music –after our last practice……

• Arts Day was another occasion where many students were perhaps a little out of their comfort zone. Yet on wandering around observing our students in action, their commitment and enthusiasm really impressed me.

• I have to acknowledge the contribution the girls made to all the activities this year – a very big thank you to Kaly Caulfield and all the School House girls! I commend all our School House members on their willingness to cooperate and work together – this was so well illustrated in the efforts that went into the winter sports day with mixed teams operating across a range of activities.

AWARDS MADE AT OUR END OF YEAR DINNER:

Best Year 9 - Dylan Cooke

We have been blessed with a really great group of Year 9s this year. Generally a bright, cheerful group who have shown us a range of skills and some outstanding talent across the group. Deciding on this award was not the easiest and we narrowed it down to five. The 5: Dylan Cooke, Will Hadley, Lucca Lim, Hayden Lloyd, Nikau Veitch. Our final choice was for someone who has shown maturity and respect, willingness to help out and give of himself, solid commitment to whatever task was assigned him and someone we look to, to go on and achieve well in whatever he tackles.

Big E - Hayden Lloyd

This is an award that has historically been made to the student whose effort through the year has been noteworthy, based on acknowledgement at the end of each interhouse activity. We are breaking the mould in this “Covid Year” and awarding to a student whose effort can’t be questioned, but more importantly has stepped up where others weren’t prepared to go. He first caught

our eye at Athletics where he volunteered to represent us in the 1500m and 3000m. He didn’t stop offering to give it a go when others weren’t keen throughout the year. This young man has performed admirably in every house activity and has been relied on by us time and time again. I’m not sure that what I have said gives his effort full justice but our Big E award this year goes to someone who epitomises what we would like to see in our boys.

This award goes to someone who again is prepared to give to the house. For this award the contribution towards the house is in the form of encouragement and harnessing of house spirit… He offered his help at the beginning of the year to help teach the new boys the haka and his enthusiasm has continued from that point. Our head of house has always stepped up and pulled out the “dress ups” at various competitions but our recipient is one to do the same off his own bat, be it Athletics, Swimming or the Winter Sports Day. It isn’t just wearing the house colours with pride but leading by example when it comes to encouraging spirit and support for others. This year for contribution to unity and spirit.

This award goes to someone who is super organised and front foots almost everything he does. He epitomises the “giver”. A giver of his time, a sharer of his talents, a supporter of others. He has kept the house up to speed with regular notices and reminders in Google Classroom, has often sent me emails reminding me of upcoming events and activities, has had paperwork for event activities under control before we even knew there was paperwork to do! His commitment to the house and his efforts in this regard have contributed hugely to the progress and success we as a house have had this year. For Citizenship, Honesty and Humanity.

A huge thank you to all the boys for their efforts this year and especially to our leadership group, both Year 13s and house prefects, under Lucas. Best wishes to all our leavers – we wish you all well in your future endeavours. To the mentor teachers: Mr Cameron, Ms Cantlon, Mr de Beer, Mr Hewitt, Mr Robson, Miss Schollum, Dr Simmonds and lastly to Mr Teka – many thanks, it has been great working with you all!

Mike Shaw Cup - Brandon Anderton

Kirby Sanford Cup - Lucas Goodwin

WILLIAMS

MR M HOLDGATE - HOUSEMASTER

Housemaster: Mr M Holdgate

Deputy Housemaster: Mr B Emslie

Assistant Housemaster: Mr F van der Merwe

Matron: Mrs Gloria Thompson

Residential Assistants: Mr D Scanlon, Mr H Campbell

Gap Tutors: Mr L Gross (Terms 1 and 2). Mr T Dimbleby (Terms 3 and 4)

Mentors: Mrs A Bromwich, Mr B Rawson, Ms T Fitsimmons, Mr A Gibbs

Head of House: Tiaki Rhodes

Deputy Head of House: Jack Caldwell, Mark McCluskey

Harrington Leader: Libby Deadman

2020 has seen Williams House passionately led by the trio of Tiaki Rhodes, Jack Caldwell and Mark McCluskey. They have gone above and beyond their role descriptions to create a home away from home for all boys in the house. They have done a fantastic job of coordinating house events and being an example in all that they do for all year levels.

This year saw Mr H Campbell come on board as a Residential Assistant, joining an established house staff. This experience saw the house successfully navigate the ups and downs of Covid-19, including the multiple new sleeping arrangements, mask wearing and new dining hall routines as the word social distancing became a new norm. Despite the constant disruption the house approached every new situation with a positive attitude to get the most out of 2020.

The year started with a day of luging in Rotorua followed by water skiing and biscuting on the lake and a BBQ. A fantastic way to start off and welcome our new Year 9s into the house. Another tough year of interhouse sports

saw Williams finish in fifth place, a tribute to the work ethic of all the boys in the house and the way they have continued to stay tight as a group.

In weekends to Waihi Beach, Raglan, paintball, Hakarimata, Tihoi and others kept the boys busy whilst pizza nights, intrahouse competitions, house shouts, dinners, ice cream and shouts kept the tummies full.

Williams House is a house steeped in history. A welcoming and inclusive place for boys from all around New Zealand and further afield to call home. We would like to make a special mention of our leavers especially our Year 13s. You have given so much to the House including the physical labour in the courtyard restoration! We look forward to following your journey as you start the next chapter in life. Thank you to all who have contributed to making the house so successful in 2020 and we look forward to continuing the journey in 2021.

HARINGTON BOARDING

GRETA SIMPSON - HEAD OF HARINGTON BOARDING

HARINGTON STAFF:

Housemaster - Mrs J Lock

Deputy Housemaster - Mrs K Lilley

Assistant Housemaster - Beth Rutter

Residential Assistants - Jess Chicksen, Sarah Jackson and Ari McAlley

Gappie - Kate Littlejohn

Prefects:

Head of House - Greta Simpson

Deputy Head of House - Veronica Bagley

Head of Clark - Arna Morris

Head of Sargood - Ellis Watson

Head of Williams - Libby Deadman

Prefects - Phoebe McColgan and Bree Ferguson

TROPHY WINNERS:

Namana Cup for Leadership - Greta Simpson

Welldon Cup for Harington Spirit - Ellis Watson

Lock/Lilley Resilience Trophy - Ella Harsant

Hansen Cup Most Gained Boarding - Lucy Fullerton

Smith

Winning Girls’ House - Williams

2020 was a different year with global pandemics and lockdowns, a school year like no other. Yet thanks to Mrs Lock and Mrs Lilley’s constant love and support and the girls’ positive attitudes, it’s safe to say Harington Boarding House has come out on the other side stronger

than ever. Portfolios were introduced to the boarding prefect roles, including birthdays, social activities, homely environment, communication, academics, little sister, interhouse competitions and rosters. These portfolios proved to be successful with the house doing a lot of new and exciting things in 2020.

We all know St Paul’s is an incredibly busy school. By the time we finish all of us have perfected how to fit a lot into a small amount of time. This year was no different starting all the way back in January at Girls’ Camp. Tihoi is the best place for the girls to do what we do best, chat and catch up. From the start, the boarding girls showed their competitive streak with Williams House taking out the Tihoi competition.

Once we were back at school, the boarders had their annual in-weekend. This started off with the ever so competitive tug of war competition between the houses. Thanks to morning runs and frequent use of the girls’ gym, our girls contributed well to their boys’ houses. We then split off into houses the next day, taking part in activities ranging from paintball, hydroslides and biscuiting. This allowed for house bonding and brought about a strong sense of boarding spirit right from the start.

The house competitions began to roll around, with athletics and swimming sports a great way to start.

House haka marked the peak of Term One, and is probably the most sought after competition to win. While Covid-19 then meant everyone had a two month long break (if that’s what we should call it) the Harington boarding girls still remained united and optimistic. We did a few whole house Google Meets where we finally got to see each other’s faces alongside some house competitions run on our Facebook page. The boarding prefects stepped up a lot and made a few videos to keep everyone smiling through the somewhat strange lockdown.

Yet once lockdown was over we all jumped right back into boarding with another in-weekend, this time with the annual Boarders’ Charity Relay taking place on the Saturday. The relay was such a great time for everyone to reconnect and settle back in, many challenges were overcome along with a lot of laughs. Themed laps were added and we used a GPS tracker for each house, intensifying the competition between houses with spot prizes keeping the energy up throughout the day. The girls managed a proud second in the best house chant lap and also won the competition for running the most laps per person. We had a record number of people complete half marathons - over 50 - and 10 complete marathons (Mrs Lilley included) all in an effort to raise money for Flame Cambodia. We also smashed our goal of $16,000 and overall had a really enjoyable and rewarding day, the girls raising an impressive amount of money and earning themselves a house shout.

While house singing marked Term Two’s peak, with Clark doing the boarders proud and taking out the competition, Term Two was topped off with the Harington Fashion Show. Having been postponed twice,

the girls were more than prepared for the night with the theme being ‘all around the world’. The boarding girls really stepped up and showcased their phenomenal talent. From Indian American themed dresses, island themed cakes and indescribable skits, the boarding girls talent was evident, we outdid ourselves and took out the top three places with Sargood coming in number one, followed closely by Clark and then Williams.

Aside from house competitions the girls took part in numerous other things as a house. We went bowling, had an ‘Amazing Race’, a dessert night, celebrated Friendship Day where each girl received a sweet note to make them smile, and we also celebrated our first full term at school with cupcakes, all made by the boarding prefects. Harington Boarding hosted Casey Kopua who spoke at formal dinner. Term Four was topped off by a Halloween scavenger hunt which had the girls dashing around school trying to find their clues to win the ultimate prize of… lollies, and an offsite house dinner at The Lookout where they were presented their Little Miss Awards and reflected on the year.

Whenever people ask me what I like most about St Paul’s, I always find myself telling them, “boarding”, and to be head of boarding this year was an amazing honour. The endless love, laughter, and support in this house is extraordinary. Any girl who comes here will find it hard to forget just how wholesome Harington boarding is. I know Harington will continue to flourish for many years to come because of the amazing staff and housemaster it has, who are lucky enough to look after the most amazing group of girls I have ever met. Thank you all so much and I cannot wait to hear about Harington in 2021.

HARINGTON DAY

KALEY CAULFIELD - HEAD OF HARINGTON DAY

Housemaster: Mrs Heidi Lewis

Head of House: Kaley Caulfield

2020 has truly been a year like no other. A global lockdown, social distancing and compulsory face masks at school. Despite all of the unexpected, the Harington Day girls took it in their stride and have had one of the most successful years yet. We started off our hectic year with our annual girls’ trip down to Tihoi in January where we were introduced to the new members of Harington. The Year 12s got to rekindle their friendships and the Year 13s got to settle into their new roles as leaders. Tihoi is always the perfect opportunity to become close as a house before the beginning of the school year and ease the nerves of the new girls before joining the full school community.

The new Girl of the Month initiative started in the Day House this year along with some creative house boards which gave rise to the tight knit bond of the house right from the beginning of the year. Our Harington Day prefects took on board their roles with pride and the little sister initiative started in full swing. From Valentine’s Day gifts to a comforting video over lockdown, it is fair to say that the little sister program for 2020 was a great success.

Fortunately, in between all of the Covid-19 cancellations and lockdowns we were lucky enough to fit in our annual swimming sports, cross country, athletics and house rowing as per usual. And of course the Harington girls gave it their all, just as they always do. The main highlight of the year was undoubtedly the Harington Fashion Show. The theme of ‘All Around The World’ perfectly encompassed all corners of the world whilst the world could not be explored physically. Each house was to construct a garment, cake, skit and speech to be presented on the night using the $50 budget given. This forced some real creativity out of our girls and a

whole lot of scavenging to find recycled goods. The 2020 Fashion Show most definitely left us all feeling as though we had travelled the world in one night, fulfilling our desire to leave the country after the extremely lengthy lockdown. School House came out as the top day house from this event. All proceeds were donated to the New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation.

Unfortunately, the production ‘Zeussical’ was cancelled due to Covid, but many hours of work were still put in to make the show a success if it were to go ahead. The highly popular Cambodia service trip was also cancelled due to travel restrictions but we are hoping this trip will be back up and running in years to come.

The school ball was held in August under the glamorous theme ‘Arabian Nights.’ Our Year 12 and 13 girls all looked absolutely beautiful and thoroughly enjoyed the night as it bought some normality back to our completely abnormal year. Caitlin Fladgate (Year 12) was named Princess of the Ball. Undoubtedly a highlight of this school year.

On the last day of school before study leave for the seniors we held the biennial community gala, a highlight of the year. We invited members of our community to partake in activities, share food and buy from our monster garage sale. All proceeds from this gala go to our over-the-fence schools, Bankwood and Fairfield primaries. An extremely successful event to end the senior school year and give back to the community.

I have many thanks that I would like to give. Firstly, to our beloved Harington staff, Mr Bell and Ms Pitu. Your constant dedication and love towards each and every Harington girl never goes unnoticed. Sadly, we farewell Mr Bell this year as he leaves us to retire. He will be a great loss to St Paul’s and to Harington House. I would also like to give thanks to my fellow Harington Day

prefects, Chloe Davis, Sarah Wikaira, Amelia Hunt, Holly Rowan-Sanders and Sophie Stocker for their continuous hard work and determination to make Harington the tight knit house we currently are. You have all been greatly appreciated this year, thank you. You girls work with such grace under pressure and despite the endless tasks you have been given you have still managed to be top quality sportswomen, servers, academics and friends. You amaze me with the high standards you hold for yourselves, which you never fail to meet.

My final thanks, on behalf of all of the Harington House girls, is for our lovely housemaster, Mrs Lewis. It is extremely rare for someone to quite literally light up a room each and every time they step foot through the door yet somehow you manage to do this every day without failure. The love and concern you have for each and every girl in the house is unparalleled. A beautiful woman we should all aspire to be when we leave these gates of St Paul’s Collegiate. If I take even half of the mannerisms I have learnt from Mrs Lewis over my three years knowing her, I would have succeeded in being a respectable woman. You truly are the best housemaster we could ever possibly wish for and for that we cannot thank you enough.

I would also like to take this opportunity to say what a privilege it has been to lead Harington Day House this year. This leadership position has allowed me to flourish both in my leadership skills and as a person in general. This of course, would not have been possible without the support of each and every girl along the way. I will leave this school and role as Head of Harington feeling confident in my ability to take on life outside of high school, never forgetting the irreplaceable friendships and memories made during my time at St Paul’s Collegiate School. I wish Harington House the best for next year and look forward to seeing you all again in the future.

ACADEMIC RESULTS 2019

NCEA RESULTS

A summary of provisional pass rates for each of the levels is:

Level 3 – 92%

(93% in 2018, 93% in 2017, 93% in 2016, 96% in 2015)

University Entrance – 80%

(81% in 2018, 76% in 2017, 78% in 2016, 83% in 2015)

Level 2 – 95%

(97% in 2018, 96% in 2017, 98% in 2016, 95% in 2015)

Level 1 – 95%

(94% in 2018, 95% in 2017, 98% in 2016, 98% in 2015)

EXCELLENCE ENDORSEMENTS

Year 13 (Level Three Excellence Endorsements):

Marnie Best

Madeleine Dickie

Sarah Gajzago

Fengyuan (Simon) Han

Darcy Hunter

Adam Jefferis

Charleis Kingston-White

(21 compared with 27 in 2018, 27 in 2017, 29 in 2016, 23 in 2015)

Olivia Knowling

Henry Mandeno

Jack Morton

Dillon Mulgrew

Aidan Nelson

Abby Payne

Christopher Penno

Year 12 (Level Two Excellence Endorsements):

Veronica Bagley

Brooke Batters

Nikky Cho

Jonathan Chong

Lachlan Coleman

Thomas Dela Rue

Dominic Dumble

Lucas Goodwin

David Gough

SCHOLARSHIP CAMBRIDGE RESULTS

Lucy Simmonds

Campbell Smith

Jana Stokes

Aaron Taylor

Victoria Tucker Camano

Benjamin Tustin

Catherine Wilson

(23 compared with 27 in 2018, 37 in 2017, 23 in 2016, 24 in 2015)

Ayla Hall (Who also gained Level 3)

Julian Harker

Sophie Hine

Nathan Ingham

Matthew Johnson

Gustav Jooste

David Koshy

Hiu (Jaby) Lau

Seo Hyun (Ella) Lee

Year 11 (Level One Excellence Endorsements):

Nicolas Battersby

Jae Broomfield

Madeleine Buckley

Chloe Carr Paterson

Kacy Clarke

Ellie Deane

Harrison Derry

Caitlin Fladgate

Jessamyn Freyberg

Zoe Hanna

Nicholas Healy

Hazel Hulme

Trey Lincoln

Ben Littlejohn

Angus Riordan

Greta Simpson

Jack Sturm

Caleb Weck

Dion Xue

Andrew Yip

(27 compared with 26 in 2018, 22 in 2017, 29 in 2016, 24 in 2015)

Kaylee Morrison

Sara Phee

Alexandra Johnson

Saniya Kansal

Isobel Knowling

Diya Kurien

Alec Kusabs

Jayden Law

Didier Lawson

Kacy Monkley

New Students from Other Schools

Year 12 (Level Two Excellence Endorsements):

Amy Barry

Alice Taylor

Josephine Taylor

Year 11 (Level One Excellence Endorsements):

Charlotte Boyd

Molly Davis

Madeleine Kitchener

Yi Qian

Jessica Scatchard

Dean Stewart

Frazer Tam

Joshua Toon

Paula Tucker

Matthew Waddell

Kate Overdevest

Harriet Pearson

Amy Rochat

Charlize Tordoff

Luca Zabel

AS LEVEL 2019 INDIVIDUAL HIGHLIGHTS

Ayla Hall Health andPhysical Education

There was an impressive set of AS Mathematics results in 2019:

Ella Lee A Mathematics 88%

Jaby Lau A Mathematics 87%

Caleb Weck A Mathematics 84%

Lucas Goodwin A Mathematics 83%

Jonathan Chong A Mathematics 83%

2019 INDIVIDUAL HIGHLIGHTS

The following students gained an A* in IGCSE subjects:

Didier Lawson A* Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry with an average of 97%.

Zoe Hanna A* Biology and Chemistry with an average of 93%

Saniya Kansal A* Chemistry and Physics with an average of 90%

Katie Brown A* English

Kaylee Morrison A* Chemistry

Jack Sharp A* Physics

Frazer Tam A* Chemistry

Andrew Teale A* in Chemistry

TOP SUBJECT PERFORMANCES

Biology Zoe Hanna - 95%

Chemistry Didier Lawson - 98%

English Katie Brown - 94%

Mathematics Didier Lawson - 97%

Physics Didier Lawson - 90%

Zara Leong Geography

Julia McLean Geography

Ben Tustin Economics

Orla White Statistics

David Koshy Geography, History

Lucy Simmonds Chemistry, Physics, Statistics

Aaron Taylor Calculus, Chemistry, Statistics

Henry Mandeno Accounting, Chemistry, Physics, Statistics

Simon Han Calculus, Chinese, Geography, History, Statistics

Jana Stokes Agriculture and Horticulture (Outstanding), English (Outstanding), Geography, Health and Physical Education

SCHOLASTIC CENTURIONS

Our current analysis indicates that the following students were Scholastic Centurions. (Excellence grades in all of their Achievement Standards for a particular NCEA subject, or an A grade in AS or an A* grade in IGCSE Cambridge subjects:

LEVEL 3:

Marnie Best - Agribusiness, Chemistry, Computer Applications, Mathematics with Statistics

Madeleine Dickie - Agricultural Studies

Jacob Gibbs - Sports Science

Fenguan (Simon) Han - Agribusiness, Mathematics with Statistics

Annie Hantz - Sports Science

Darcy Hunter - Sports Science

Sarina Liang - Computer Applications

Henry Mandeno - Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics with Calculus, Physics

Daniel Rickman - Photography

Max Roach - Computer Applications

Lucy Simmonds - Chemistry, Mathematics with Statistics

Jana Stokes - Agribusiness, Agricultural Studies, English

Aaron Taylor - Mathematics with Calculus

Edwin Wills - Agribusiness

Cate Wilson - Sports Science

Zainal Wong - Computer Applications

LEVEL 2:

(* = ACADEMIC COLOURS FOR 3 X CENTURIONS –NAME ON HONOURS BOARD)

Li Kun Cao - Computer Applications

Nikky Cho - Photography, Physics

Jonathan Chong - AS Mathematics

Lachlan Coleman - Computer Science

Thomas Dela Rue - Art Design, Computer Applications

Dominic Dumble - Computer Science

Luke Finlayson - Computer Science

Troy Glasson - Computer Applications

Lucas Goodwin* - Accounting, AS Mathematics, Computer Science

David Gough - Accounting

Wes Hitchcock - Sports Science

Charlie Jackson - Computer Applications

Gustav Jooste - Chemistry, Physics

David Koshy - Economics

Jaby Lau* - Accounting, Economics, AS Mathematics

Ella Lee - AS Mathematics

Charles Leng-Uch - Computer Applications

Trey Lincoln - Photography

Thomas McAdams - Computer Applications

Joshua O’Donoghue - Sports Science

Angus Riordan - Chemistry

Caleb Weck - Physics, AS Mathematics

Dion Xue - Computer Applications

Andrew Yip* - Accounting, Chemistry, Computer Science, Physics

Kazuhiko Yonekura - Computer Applications

OTHER SCHOOL

LEVEL 2:

(* = ACADEMIC COLOURS FOR 3 X CENTURIONS –NAME ON HONOURS BOARD)

Amy Barry - Sports Science

Alice Taylor - Painting, Social Science

Josephine Taylor - Visual Arts

Hallie Townsend - Technology

LEVEL 1:

(* = ACADEMIC COLOURS FOR 3 X CENTURIONS –NAME ON HONOURS BOARD)

Nic Battersby - Accounting

Katie Brown - IGCSE English

Chloe Carr-Paterson - Sports Science

Ellie Deane - Sports Science

Harry Derry - Sports Science

Toby Finlayson - Sports Science

Caitlin Fladgate - Economics, Sports Science

Josh Gullery - Sports Science

Zoe Hanna - IGCSE Biology, IGCSE Chemistry

Alex Johnson - Computer Science, Economics

Saniya Kansal* - IGCSE Chemistry, Music, IGCSE Physics

Diya Kurien - Computer Science

Oliver Larcombe - Computer Applications

Jayden Law - Sports Science

Didier Lawson* - IGCSE Chemistry, Economics, IGCSE Mathematics, IGCSE Physics

Sam Meban - Sports Science

Kaylee Morrison - IGCSE Chemistry

Tyler Mulgrew - Art Design

Maggie Patterson - History

Elin Qian - Science

Jack Sharp - IGCSE Physics

Frazer Tam - Accounting, IGCSE Chemistry

Andrew Teale - IGCSE Chemistry

Paula Tucker - Spanish

Matthew Waddell - Business Studies, Sports Science

Drake Walther - Sports Science

OTHER SCHOOL

Joanna Li - Mathematics with Statistics (Year 10)

VALEDICTORIAN SPEECH CALEB WECK

Good evening friends, family, teachers, guests and the leavers from the class of 2020. For those of you that don’t know me, my name is Caleb Weck and it is my absolute privilege to speak in front of you all tonight, and deliver my insight on the past five years.

When writing this speech, I reflected on what connects us as an entire year level - the singular phenomenon that defines us, and what we represent. This was difficult, considering our variation is greater than just the different sports we play, classes we take, and interests that we have. It is our diversity that, come next year, will result in us being dispersed across all parts of the world. For the boys who came in Year 9 like myself, on average, we have said together the words of the school prayer 280 times, have sat in the chapel for give or take 18500 minutes, and in the past five years, have covered a distance of 1700 kilometres walking around the school each day. Tomorrow, just like that, it marks the end of an era. After all we have experienced together, some of us will never cross paths again. As we exit the school gates for the final time and become collegians, I realised that the one phenomenon that will remain with us always is our journey. Therefore, I thought it would only be appropriate to begin my speech at the school gates.

Year 9. What a year. Back in the days of chromebooks and the infamous “mousetrap”, which proved to be a nightmare amongst the technology department. Getting to know everyone, I soon came to realise the majority of the year level was either made up of “catty, secluded Southwell” students already used to the esteemed, posh lifestyle of a private school student, or otherwise, the country boys from out in the wop wops, sent to boarding school to give their parents a much needed break and to actually learn a thing or two about farming. I remember being confused at the multitude of hissing noises made by the seniors when the Dio social was announced at assembly, but soon came to grips, and without a doubt this ended up being some of the boys’ highlight for the year.

Then came Year 10. The year of Tihoi - a time of no societal standard proven by our atrocious choice of hair style - with everyone either rocking the classic skin fade all over or the classy “mop on top”, with a not so manly moustache. Looking back on Tihoi nowadays, the main conversations that seem to surface are around the interesting events of a particular student-led tramp group, some strange bloke sneaking around the campus in the middle of the night dressed in black thermals and a balaclava, and the intake’s pet pig. Stories were told that we would undergo this oblivious transformation, from mere boys into full grown men - and learn to cook, clean

and fend for ourselves. However, I’m sure that a lot of the parents here would beg to differ that these traits were carried back with us into life at home.

Soon after came Year 11, the rise of co-education, which seemed to cause a change in fashion, maturity and a huge shift in priorities for some. This was the year that we took it upon ourselves to up our “snapchat game,” get our Instagram feed up to standard, and some were granted the ability to update their “Facebook status”. The girls fitted in almost immediately, bringing their sense of organisation, common sense and in addition causing a significant IQ expansion within the year level.

As we moved into Year 12, we transitioned into the senior side of the school. With this brought our first high school ball experience. Seeing the amount of frantic preparation the girls go through as if preparing for their wedding night in trying times of life and death, it seems more of a hassle than anything. However, the night did not disappoint, and is definitely one to remember. It was last year that the Netflix documentary “The Game Changers” saw a large proportion of us experiment with going vegetarian, sparked the rise of getting “cupped” in the dining hall and not to mention the outbreak of TikTok - resulting in a lot of wasted talent, with not one single person achieving the ultimate goal of becoming TikTok famous.

Finally came Year 13. Our senior year was “versatile” to say the least. This year was largely consumed by digital learning, coincidentally leading to a large number of people experiencing “power cuts” and “wifi shortages”, making them unable to show up to classes for weeks on end, and for some weird reason it only happened to exclusively be the ones that take construction. For those who did attend classes, there seemed to be a facial hair competition going on between the staff and students - resulting in some sleek, well groomed and caveman like beards. When we were at school, the mobile game “Among Us” took priority over our academics and socialising lives, corrupting our study periods alongside the Netflix binge watch phase of “Outer Banks”. As Year 13s there wasn’t much that we feared at the school, but the biggest dread of all would have to be the surprise hair checks, causing a frantic pat down of hair and putting on an innocent face as if oblivious to the freshly shaven mullets and mushroom tops sitting on our heads.

As our time comes to leave, it is hard to say what our lasting impression is and our legacy as a group for those that remain. In a rugby context, it is not you that creates what you are remembered for, all you can do is have a will to work hard and a drive to reach your aspirations in order to leave the jersey in a better place for those

that follow. Our success as a year level is not based on the number of sporting titles we secured, the number of credits we gained, or the amount of scholarship money that we accumulated. Our success is determined by being able to say that we made the most of our experience, and knowing with certainty that we each put forward individual efforts to accomplish what we set out to achieve. By doing this, I am confident that we have left the blazer in a better place for next year’s senior leaders, and it is left to them to decide what they will remember us for.

In 1675, Sir Isaac Newton wrote “if I have seen further, it is by standing on the shoulders of giants.”Success is a work of collaboration. We do not see further than our predecessors and those alongside us due to advancement in physical distinction, or any virtue of sharpness of sight. Our progression in life is accountable to the giants that lift us up, their extensive stature encompassing us with knowledge and wisdom so that we may ultimately grow. On behalf of the 2020 school leavers, I would like to thank the staff of St Paul’s Collegiate: you have lifted us to new heights and allowed us to see distances that we previously thought were beyond possible. Your constant drive to push each and everyone of us towards excellence, your eagerness to be a part of our personal development and the genuine compassion you displayed day in and day out has not gone unnoticed. Collectively, we would also like to say a huge thank you to our parents and caregivers. I can’t really express my gratitude in words for the opportunity that you have provided us with. Sometimes we might not show it, but you should always know that the immense sacrifice you have made is something we will forever be thankful for, and we will do everything in our power to make you proud.

This year more than ever, these words I have held very close to me: “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate, our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us.” Regular words that are recited to us in our time here at school are the words of Muhammad Ali “Float like butterfly, sting like a bee” which is the driving force and foundation of our school spirit. An inspirational figure, rising from a low socio-economic background, surrounded by the terrors of racial discrimination, he rose above all else in order to be remarked as one of the greatest boxers of all time. In the future, it is these moments of adversity that depict who we are, and in these moments, we must not escape into the darkness of our own lives, or be too afraid to perpetrate our own light: we must hold onto our character, and through fortitude, keep our aspirations in clear vision. Any one of us in this room has the ability to achieve greatness. It would not surprise me one bit if I were to hear that a person within this class had gone on

to become a renowned neurosurgeon, the CEO of a highly successful company or even the Prime Minister of our country. The sky is well within our reach, as long as we are strong willed in the face of adversity.

Steve Jobs once said: “Your time is limited, so don’t waste it by living someone else’s life.” He points out, not only should we hold close the times we have with family and friends, but we must not get caught up in aspects that subconsciously categorise who we are. No matter how prestigious our position, or how highly regarded our reputation, the way we act and decisions we make should be based around our own lives, not how we feel others will perceive us. Next year, as we move on to university and the workforce, it is inevitable that we will come across high pressure situations in which we will be forced to execute to our highest level with a substantial amount on the line. What I have learnt this year is to have trust in the process, and even when life gets hectic and the stress levels rise, make sure to take time for appreciation and enjoyment.

And so leavers of the class of 2020, here we stand, our reign has reached its sincere end. Even one with so much knowledge and understanding of our lives at this very moment is powerless in the ability to point out what we each have in store for the future. With the passage of time, our high school memories will begin to fade, but without a doubt I will always cherish the friendships I have made and times I have spent with each and every one of you. As we leave the school gates tomorrow, St Paul’s will hold a special place in our hearts, and I challenge us all to carry the legacy of this great institution, and strive to make a difference to the world, to ourselves and to the lives of others in our own unique way.

So to the class of 2020 - thank you - thank you for being a part of my journey and I wish you luck as you continue to pursue yours, and may we cross paths again in the not so distant future.

PRIZEGIVING 2020

SPORTS AND CULTURE AWARDS

ST PAUL’S AERONAUTICAL TROPHY

For a student continuing in the Aeronautical field. This year two students will receive this scholarship

Charles Leng - Uch

Juntong Wei

THE RODNEY HAMEL CUP

For the Most Significant Contribution to Culture

Gustav Jooste

Thomas Dela Rue

THE GUMMER GAVEL

For Excellence in Debating

Frazer Tam

THE JANET COLE CUP

For Excellence in Performing Arts

Dion Xue

PARR MUSIC TROPHY

For Excellence in Orchestral Music

Lucas Goodwin

COWAN PLATE

For Continuous Service to the Choir

Thomas Dela Rue

Katherine (Kitty) Storey

CHIKAKO KOMAKI PIANO SCHOLARSHIP

Scott Zhou - Junior

Dion Xue - Senior

TIHOI PRIZES

THE PAVLOVICH CUP

Awarded to a student who showed real development at Tihoi - Intake 1

Arjan Kang

THE WAYNE O’BRIEN TROPHY

In recognition of all-round personal success in sport and the contribution towards others reaching their potential Jai Fitzwalter

THE DIRECTOR OF SPORT AWARD

For the Most Outstanding Team of the Year

Swimming Team

THE PETER GILBERT TROPHY

Awarded to the Most Outstanding Sportsman of the Year

Sam Lints

TE TUPUWAI “EXCELLENCE IN SPORT”

Awarded to top Maaori Sportsperson of the Year

Kuwyn Price

THE MARGARET FORSYTH TROPHY

Awarded to the Most Outstanding Sportswoman of the Year

Laura Littlejohn

THE COLE CUP

To the Most Outstanding Individual Sportsperson

Ben Littlejohn

SUPREME CULTURAL AWARD

Awarded to a student who has excelled above all others in a cultural activity.

Dion Xue

DAN BRYANT MEMORIAL CUP

Top Gold Duke of Ed and Outdoor Pursuit student

Dion Xue

MURRAY HARINGTON CUP

Awarded to a student who showed real development at Tihoi - Intake 2

Sam Nicholson

ACADEMIC PRIZES

Awarded to a student who was outstanding in most areas of activity, academic and others, at Tihoi - Intake 1

Jackson Mackwood

SETON PRIZE MORTIMER PRIZE

Awarded to a student who was outstanding in most areas of activity, academic and others, at Tihoi - Intake 2

Ben Spring

Industry Awards - Industry A wards are made to students who have narrowly missed winning a prize in a number of subjects, or who are recognised for their consistent effort in the classroom throughout the year.

YEAR 9

INDUSTRY AWARDS

Jackson Norris

Austen Plimmer

Alexander Quested

Joshua Toon

Drama

Lucah De Roo

French

Jamie Kenny

Materials Technology

Kade Slade

YEAR 10

INDUSTRY AWARDS

Frederick Coxhead

Cary Guo

Poen Hsieh

Kaleb Mackay

Art

Zichang (Peter) Huang

Drama

Seumas Eade

French

Thomas Cotter

Music

Jackson Mackwood

Materials Technology

Shodai Kagawa

Physical Education

Liam Inman

Religious Education

Tobias Shale

Te Reo Maaori

Thomas Yetsenga

Music

Third in Subject Spanish

Samay Kansal

Spanish

Third in Subject English

Will Hadley

English

Second in Subject Science

Pera Nelson

Social Studies

Second in Subject Te Reo Maaori

Kalen Lake

Art

Design and Visual Communication

Benjamin Anderson

Mathematics Science

Dongkai (Jacob) Xu

Te Reo Maaori

James Milroy

Mathematics

Third in Subject Social Studies

Tianxiao (Scott) Zhou

Religious Education

Third in Drama

Blake Freyberg

Design and Visual Communication

Second in Subject Spanish

Nathaniel Green

Physical Education

Second in Subject French

Matthew d’Hotman de Villiers St Pol

English

Social Studies

Luc Rochat

Mathematics

Science

Third in Subject English

Eddie Bi

Level 1 Music

Spanish

Second in Subject Social Studies

Matthew Chanwai

Ben Spring Jackson Mackwood Arjan Kang Sam Nicholson

INDUSTRY AWARDS

Keyan-Sam Asadi

Maia Kelly

Kiel Kleuskens

Benjamin McGregor

Art (shared)

Milan Hood

Art (shared)

Eve (Evie) Potter

Art Design/Photography

Yini Zhong

IGCSE Biology (Cambridge)

Gunt (Gabe) Pinvanichkul

Business Studies (shared)

Kate Morton

Computer Applications

Riley Rolton

Computer Science (shared)

Geoffrey Smith

Engineering

Kieran Cox

French (shared)

Sarah O’Callaghan

Mathematics

Logan Orsler

Music

Matthew Chanwai (Year 10)

Spanish (shared)

Thomas Stokes

Furniture Making

Third in Agricultural and Horticultural Science

Benjamin Allen

Business Studies (shared)

Third in Economics (shared)

Max Robinson

Agricultural and Horticultural Science

Second in Furniture Making

Ashley Vincent Economics

Second in English (shared)

Leah Weck

Sports Science (shared)

Second in Accounting (shared)

Laura Littlejohn

Drama

Third in IGCSE English (Cambridge)

Third in Music

William (Max) Fletcher

History (shared)

Second in Accounting (shared)

Second in IGCSE Mathematics (Cambridge)

Nicole Chen

INDUSTRY AWARDS

Seung (Ben) Back

Katie Brown

Alec Kusabs

Gretel Muir

Agribusiness

Madeline Kitchener

Art Design

Tyler Mulgrew

Agriculture/Horticultural Science

Third in Earth and Space Science

Nicholas Healy

Engineering

Third in Furniture Making

William Savage

Accounting (shared)

Second in Mathematics with Calculus (shared)

Ellie Deane

Biology (shared)

Second in Chemistry (shared)

Second in English (shared)

Zoe Hanna

Music

Second in Chemistry (shared)

INDUSTRY AWARDS

Jai Fitzwalter

Sophie Hine

Molly Nelson

Caleb Weck

Agribusiness (P W Johnstone Memorial Trophy)

Phoebe McColgan

Agricultural and Horticultural Science

Benjamin Kimpton

Art Design

Thomas Dela Rue

Art Photography

Tanporn (Ruja) Pattana-Arun

A Level Mathematics (Cambridge)

Second in Chemistry (shared)

Second in Mathematics with Statistics

Third in Physics

Seo Hyun (Ella) Lee

Art Painting (shared)

Biology (shared)

Alice Taylor

History (shared)

Science

Ben Sturm

English

Te Reo Maaori

Third in Graphics

Daniel Williams

Accounting

IGCSE Mathematics (Cambridge)

Second in IGCSE Chemistry (Cambridge)

Second in Level 2 English (shared)

Third in IGCSE Physics (Cambridge) (shared)

Emily Jin

Computer Science (shared)

French (shared)

Second in IGCSE English (Cambridge)

Second in IGCSE Physics (Cambridge)

Third in IGCSE Chemistry (Cambridge)

Jack Simmonds

Business Studies (shared)

Spanish (shared)

Sports Science (shared)

Second in IGCSE Biology (Cambridge)

Atlas Loutfi

IGCSE Chemistry (Cambridge)

IGCSE English (Cambridge)

Geography

Graphics

AS Mathematics (Cambridge)

IGCSE Physics (Cambridge)

Joanna Li

Art Painting

Kate Overdevest

Art Photography

Drake Walther

Biology (shared)

Madeleine Buckley

Computer Applications

Karson Smith

Drama (shared)

Joshua Gibbs

Electronics

Brooklyn Howard

French

Holly Cotter

Furniture Making

Lewis Yetsenga

Geography

Amy Rochat Graphics

Robert Crawford

NCEA Mathematics with Statistics (shared)

Charlize Tordoff

Sports Science

Dolce Kissling Hemsworth

Te Reo Maaori

Ruby Kapene-Paitai

Agribusiness (shared)

Third in Sports Science

Jae Broomfield

Second in Earth and Space Science

Second in Mathematics with Calculus (shared)

Second in Physics

Saniya Kansal

Biology (shared)

Earth and Space Science

Yi-Lin (Elin) Qian

Accounting (shared)

Spanish

Third AS English (Cambridge)

Frazer Tam

Accounting (shared)

Mathematics with Calculus

Second in Economics (shared)

Caitlin Fladgate

Chemistry

Physics

Second in Economics (shared)

Second in AS Mathematics (Cambridge)

Third in History

Didier Lawson

Drama (shared)

AS English (Cambridge)

History (shared)

Third in Mathematics with Statistics

Maggie Walch

Computer Science

Economics

English

History (shared)

Mathematics with Statistics (shared)

Alexandra Johnson

Biology (shared)

Nikky Cho

Chemistry

Andrew Yip

Computer Applications

Kazuhiko Yonekura

Construction

Quintin Cotton

Geography (Waikato Geographical

Society Trophy)

Zara Leong

Music

Dion Xue

Spanish

Third in Music

James (Arthur) Yearsley

Te Reo Maaori

Third in Engineering

Bryden Vollebregt

French

Second in Art Design

Third in Drama

Vikram Rajan

Computer Science

Engineering

Luke Finlayson

Graphics

Sports Science (Wintec Sports Studies Trophy)

Hugo Shale

Accounting (shared)

Economics

Third in Biology

David Gough

Drama

Earth and Space Science (shared)

Second in English (shared)

Greta Simpson

History

Physics

Second in Chemistry (shared)

Gustav Jooste

Accounting (shared)

English

Second in Economics (shared)

David Koshy

Accounting (shared)

Mathematics with Calculus

Second in Economics (shared)

Second in A Level Mathematics (Cambridge)

Hiu Laam (Jaby) Lau

Art Painting (shared)

Earth and Space Science (shared)

Mathematics with Statistics (Gary Judkins Trophy)

Josephine Taylor

Nicole Chen

Tyler Mulgrew

Vikram Rajan

Jai Fitzwalter

SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS

Massey University – Agricultural Leadership Scholarship - Holly Rowan-Sanders

Massey University – Academy of Sports Scholarship - Alice Taylor

University of Canterbury – Keystone Scholarship - Tiaki Rhodes

University of Otago – Performance Entrance Scholarship - Chloe Davis

University of Otago – Performance Entrance Scholarship - David Koshy

University of Otago – Performance Entrance Scholarship - Trey Lincoln

University of Otago – Maori Entrance Scholarship - Lucas Taumoepeau

University of Otago – Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarship - David Gough

University of Otago – Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarship - Nathan Ingham

University of Otago – Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarship - Gustav Jooste

University of Otago – Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarship - Phoebe McColgan

University of Otago – Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarship - Andrew Yip

University of Otago – Academic Excellence - Caleb Weck

SPECIAL AWARDS

THE MIKE POWELL MEMORIAL TROPHY FOR OUTSTANDING CRAFTSMANSHIP

Luke Finlayson

ST PAUL’S GRAPHICS & TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT/WAIKATO MASTER BUILDER’S AWARD

Quintin Cotton

DAVID HARRIES MEMORIAL TROPHY FOR OUTSTANDING GRAPHICS

Hugo Shale

PETER HAMPTON AWARD FOR INNOVATION IN AGRIBUSINESS

Sam Cox

BECKETT PRIZE FOR LITERATURE

Awarded to the student who excelled in the study of Literature in Level 3 English

David Koshy

CREATIVE WRITING CUP

Awarded for the most outstanding piece of writing produced by a student during the school year

David Koshy

SENIOR ORATORY PRIZE

Awarded for the most outstanding public speaker in the student body

Macy Walsh

ST PAUL’S COLLEGIATE ICT CUP

Awarded to a member of the iTeam who has displayed dedication and commitment to ICT support

Lachlan Coleman

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS PRIZE

Awarded to the student who has contributed most positively to fostering international relations in the School

Stark Sun

University of Otago – 150th Entrance Scholarship - Julian Harker

Auckland University of Technology (AUT) – Significant Student Scholarship - Thomas dela Rue

University of Waikato – Computer Science Undergraduate Scholarship - Dominic Dumble

University of Waikato – Computer Science Undergraduate Scholarship - Luke Finlayson

University of Waikato – Ko Te Tangata - Kaley Caulfield

University of Waikato – Ko Te Tangata - Troy Glasson

University of Waikato – Ko Te Tangata - Lucas Goodwin

University of Waikato – Ko Te Tangata - Hugo Shale

University of Waikato – Pacific Excellence Scholarship - Benedict Scanlon

University of Waikato – Te Paewai o te Rangi Scholarship - Lachlan Coleman

Washington University – Scholarship - Campbell Robb

Rice University (USA) – Full Track and Field Scholarship - Josephine Taylor

Admission to Harvard University, Boston (USA) - Ben Littlejohn

KAUERANGA PLAQUE

Awarded to the student who has excelled in the area of Practical Science

Lachlan Coleman

DELOITTE PRIZE

Awarded to the top student in the Business Sciences area who is continuing with his/her study of the Economic Sciences at University

David Gough

THE THORNTON GALLERY TROPHY

Most promising artist who is continuing studying Art Alice Taylor

Josephine Taylor

TE-MANU-TAWHIO-RANGI TROPHY

Awarded to the student who celebrates, enhances and develops Kaupapa Maaori in all facets of school life.

Sarah Wikaira

Sam Cox

Hugo Shale & Tobias Shale Luke Finlayson

Thomas Dela Rue Lachlan Coleman

JOHN VAN GROOTEL MEMORIAL TROPHY

Awarded for outstanding diligence and persistence in the Junior School. This trophy was donated to the School by the Goldsbury family and is dedicated to the memory of staff member

Jon Davey

John van Grootel

ST PAUL’S PARENTS’ ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP

Awarded to a Year 12 student who started at St Paul’s in the lower band and has now qualified for a full NCEA Level 3 (Achievement Standards) course next year

Sam Ward

MANUKURA ARIKI “MAAORI ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE”

Awarded to the top academic Maaori scholar

Caleb Weck

ST PAUL’S AWARD FOR YEAR 9 AND THE LANDER FAMILY TROPHY

Awarded to the top Year 9 student who has excelled in all areas of school life, academics, sport, culture and leadership

Samay Kansal

HEADMASTER’S PRIZES

Awarded for outstanding service to the school in a wide variety of areas, academics, leadership, sporting, cultural and/or service – each of these students has made an extraordinary contribution to the school in their respective areas

Jack Caldwell

Lucas Goodwin

Phoebe McColgan

Ben Scanlon

Sophie Stocker

Dion Xue

ST PAUL’S AWARD FOR YEAR 11 AND THE HAYLETT-PETTY MEMORIAL TROPHY

Awarded to the top academic Year 11 student who has excelled in all areas of school life, academics, sport, culture and leadership. The Haylett-Petty Memorial Trophy was donated to the School by the Oliver family and is dedicated to the memory of former staff member,

Paul Haylett-Petty

Daniel Williams

ST PAUL’S AWARD FOR YEAR 12 AND THE JOHN OEHLEY CUP

Awarded to the top academic Year 12 student who has excelled in all areas of school life, academics, sport, culture and leadership

Frazer Tam

BNZ AWARDS

Awarded to Year 13 students who have excelled academically and/or in leadership, sport and cultural areas

Luke Finlayson

Greta Simpson

Caleb Weck

Sarah Wikaira

LEGGATT PRIZE & OLD COLLEGIANS’

TROPHY FOR THE HEAD

Awarded to the Head Boy for his outstanding leadership and commitment in all areas of school life

David Koshy

ANDREA JEAN JENKINS CUP

FOR

THE HEAD GIRL

Awarded to the Head Girl for her outstanding leadership and commitment in all areas of school life

Phoebe McColgan

DE JONG TROPHY

Awarded to the student who has put in a really consistent effort in all areas of school life. Someone who always gives of their best in everything they do

David Koshy

THE LUMAN FAMILY TROPHY

Awarded in recognition of outstanding leadership both inside and outside of the classroom

Tiaki Rhodes

THE FITCHETT TROPHY

Awarded to the most outstanding female leader in the school

Kayley Caulfield

Awarded to the student who has shown real Courage and Tenacity in the Face of Adversity

Ella Harsant

THE G W LANDER RESILIENCE TROPHY GALATIANS TROPHY

Awarded to the student who in the opinion of the staff, displays the following qualities: patience; kindness; faithfulness; humility and self-control - a decent young man or woman who has proven to be an excellent and influential citizen by the strength of their character

Tiaki Rhodes

SEAVILL CUP

Awarded to the student who has contributed most to the school in a wide variety of activities

Gustav Jooste

BOY

THE EVAN MCCULLOCH TROPHY FOR PROXIME ACCESSIT

KATRINA L WARD CUP FOR DUX OF THE SCHOOL

Josephine Taylor David Koshy

MARK HAMILTON PHOTOGRAPHY

Phoebe McColgan

Ella Harsant

Lucas Goodwin

Sam Ward

David Koshy

Samay Kansal & Saniya Kansal

Dion Xue Frazer Tam

Tiaki Rhodes

Gustav Jooste

STAFF LIST

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

AD Johnson – Chair

JH Jackson – Deputy Chair

Most Reverend Sir David Moxon KNZM

RG Brown

AD Grigg

RM Ludbrook

BW Miller

PJ Morgan QC

KJ O’Meeghan

Dr EM Rumball

T Veitch

SCHOOL EXECUTIVE

Headmaster

GW Lander BA Auckland, DipSchMan, DipTeach

Associate Headmaster

PA Robson BSc(Tech) Waikato, PGDipEdLead, DipTeach

Deputy Headmaster - Academic

JJ Coley BA Waikato, DipEd

Deputy Headmaster - Junior School

HM Bradford BA Massey, MEdLead(Hons) W aikato, DipTeach

Deputy Headmaster - Pastoral + Boarding

CM Hardman BSpLS BTeach Waikato

Chaplain

Rev. PA Rickman BTh Oxford

HOUSEMASTERS

Clark House

CJ Foot BSc(Hons) Cape Town, GDipTeach, PGCertLDCL

Fitchett House

CJ Lewis BEd South Africa

Hall House

CH Neethling BEd(Hons) Johannesburg

Hamilton House

IS Campbell BA Otago, DipTeach

Sargood House

GC Johnstone BSc Auckland, PGDipTeachLearn

School House

NW Muirhead HDE, FDE

Williams House

ML Holdgate BSpLS Waikato, MEdLM Sydney, GDipTeach, GCertPosEd

Harington Day

H Lewis BEd Kwa-Zulu Natal

Harington Boarding

JJ Lock BSc(Hons) Pretoria, MEdLead(Hons) Waikato, HDE Boarding Administrator

AJ Constable BSocSc Waikato, BLitt Deakin, MA Macquarie, DipEdSt, LRPS (Librarian)

ACADEMIC STAFF

Leaders of Curriculum

AJ Bromwich BCom Auckland, DipTeach, NDBE – Social Sciences

JB Cameron BFA(Hons) MFA Massey, GDipTeach – Arts

ADR Gibbs BEd Massey, DipSchMan, DipTeach – Health & PE

AS Harries DipTeach, AdvTradeCert – Technology

TA Hastie MEdLead(Hons) Waikato, HDE – Mathematics

DD Smith BSc(Tech) Waikato, DipTeach – Science

B Summerfield BA, BTeach Waikato – English

Teaching Staff

RJC Aldridge BA(Hons) Victoria, DipSLT, DipArts, DipTeach, CELTA

KR Allen BPRTM Lincoln, MEnvEd Griffith, DipTeach

RG Bell BEd Waikato, DipTeach

PJ Cakebread MMath(Hons) Exeter PGCE

TJ Carpenter BMus Waikato, MMus(Hons) Auckland, GDipTeach, GDipMus, LRSM – Director of Music

HR Chileshe BA Canterbury, DipTeach

PA Clement DipTeach, AdvTradeCert

BG de Beer BSc Auckland, GDipEng, GDipTeach

SL Cantlon BSocSc MEd(Hons) Waikato, GDipTeach

CA Collie BA Waikato, MTeach Auckland

MR Dodunski BSpLS Waikato, GDipTeach

BC Emslie BA Cape Town, PGCE, PGCertELM

T Fitzsimmons BA Auckland, DipTeach

CR Gibbs BSc Massey, GDipTeach

MP Groom BEd Waikato

DJ Gundersen BTour Waikato, MMan Massey, PGDipSpMan, GDipTeach – Director of Sport

DW Harper BSportRec AUT, GDipTeach

JM Hay BSpExSc Wintec, GDipTeach – Director of Extra Curricular Activities

MR Hewett GDipTeach, GDipEng

KB Hogg BSc Waikato, DipTeach, PGCertAppPrac

JDF Howard BA Waikato, GDipTeach

KL Lilley BEng(Hons) Loughborough, PGCE

G Littlejohn BMS(Hons) Waikato, DipTeach, DipCareerDev

RR McCarthy BPhEd Otago, PGDipEdLead, GDipTeach

JE McGrath BSc MSc(Hons) PhD Waikato, GDipTeach

JM Old BDes Massey, GDipTeach

CG Peebles BSc Pretoria, MSc Staffordshire – Director of Rowing

EJ Pitu BCom Auckland, PGDipAcc, DipTeach

MW Rameka BSpLS BTeach Waikato

BI Rawson BA Waikato, GDipTeach

MM Rees-Gibbs BSpLS Waikato, GDipTeach

DF Ringle BMusEd James Madison, MA Liberty, MS(Ed) Old Dominion – Director of Instrumental Music

I Rudkin BTechEd(Hons) Glasgow

NM Schollum BSc, BTeach Waikato

MC Simmonds BEng(Hons), PhD Salford, GDipTeach

MC Simmons BA Massey, GDipScTech, GDipTeach

ME Simoncelli BPhEd Uruguay

DW Sole BA Massey, DipTeach

JE Spenceley BSc MSc Waikato, GDipTeach

FR Stapleton BA(Vis) Western Sydney, MEd(SpecEd) Newcastle (NSW), GDipEd, GDipEDBD

KT Stewart BSc Waikato, GDipTeach

DR Teka BBA(Fin) Waikato, GDipTeach

GL Thompson BA Auckland, GDipTeach

TT Thompson BA Auckland, GDipTeach, DipAdvMaoriLang

B van Meygaarden BSc MSc Auckland, DipTeach

SB Ward BSc(Tech), GDipTeach – Director of Digital Learning

CA Watson BA Victoria, BA(Hons) Waikato, GDipTeach

PJ Wilson BEd Waikato, DipTeach – Careers Advisor

ACADEMIC SUPPORT

MS Foulds BSc, MLIS, DipTeach – Teacher Aide – until June

SP Konui BSocSc – Teacher Aide

JM Clarke – Assistant Librarian

G Jackson – Technology Assistant

RF Keene NZCE – Science Technician

LJ Green – IT Technician

DL Martin – IT Systems Engineer