2024 Collegian Yearbook

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COLLEGIAN COLLEGIAN

2024 LEAVERS’ GIFT

Our Year 13 cohort can be characterised by a series of words: lively, ambitious, and diverse. These qualities are reflected not only in our actions but also in the legacy we hope to leave behind.

Artist Shannon Novak’s brilliance helped convey the key themes and messages of the 2024 art piece, which represents the core values that we believe define our cohort. The diverse, dependable, and encouraging characteristics present among our peers are reflected in the colours and shapes used throughout the piece. The different colours, shapes, and sizes highlight the positive individuality within our group.

Specifically, the hexagonal shapes depict a beehive—something uniquely St Paul’s. The abbreviation “BTS,” or “bring the sting,” suggests that our school is like a hive, where the colours yellow, black, and white align with the imagery of a bee. These shapes aptly portray the school and, especially, the Year 13 leavers of 2024.

We were meticulous in choosing the colour scheme to complement the tiling in the student centre. We believe the arrangement of colours will suit the space well, ensuring the artwork is visible and fitting within its environment.

The decision to place the piece in the most communal area of the school, where everyone regularly gathers, was intentional—it was important to us that the piece is

constantly on display. Our goal was to create a legacy piece that could be appreciated by both day and boarding students, as well as visiting parents and personnel. This ensures that the key messages we hope to convey will remain visible and impactful long after we have left.

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Sadie Williams and Will Hadley

COLLEGIAN WELCOME

Congratulations on becoming a St Paul’s Collegian. You’ve officially joined a distinguished group of individuals who have shared the journey of secondary school at St Paul’s Collegiate School. This connection is one that you’ll cherish throughout your lifetime.

What We’ll Do for You

Regular updates: We will keep you in the loop with regular updates about fellow Collegians.

Annual e-magazine: Look forward to an annual e-magazine packed with news about the school and your fellow Collegians.

Invitations: Expect invitations to events and reunions.

Visits: Whenever you’re in the area, our school gates are open to you, please come and visit.

Your Role in Our Community

Keep us informed: Please stay connected with us and update your details as they change.

Stay Informed: Check your emails from us to stay informed about what’s happening (don’t worry, we won’t flood your inbox).

Spread the word: Help us keep the community strong by sharing news, events, and Collegian updates with your friends and fellow Collegians.

Join our online hub: Access your exclusive Collegian community website via the QR code on the back cover.

Return to school: We hope to see you back on campus in the coming years.

Share your success: Let us in on your news and success stories so we can celebrate them with others.

The

Collegians Incorporated Committee

Our dedicated committee meets frequently to plan exciting events and special projects designed to

keep Collegians connected and foster networking opportunities. As you venture beyond the gates of St Paul’s, we wish you the very best in your endeavours. We’re looking forward to hearing all about your achievements and experiences.

All the best, Ngaa manaakitanga

Mr Ryan McCarthy President, Collegians Inc

Mr Ryan McCarthy - President, Collegians Inc

WELCOME

TE AO MAAORI

CHAIRMAN’S

ADDRESS

Mr Andrew Johnson

Welcome to the 65th Annual Prizegiving of St Paul’s Collegiate School. I would like to formally welcome all those that have joined us in person and online as we celebrate outstanding student achievement. It is my privilege, on behalf of my fellow trustees, to be able to reflect on the success we have had in 2024. Today also marks an important point in our history where I share on behalf of my fellow Trustees a significant progression in the evolution of our great school.

As a Board, our strategy recognises the importance of both people and culture within the school and wider organisation – we continue to focus on our goal of being the Premier Boarding School in New Zealand. You might ask why such a focus on boarding? It is our strong belief that if we get boarding right in terms of expectations, systems and our pastoral care as an example – this all flows through into the day school. The professional development and support for a boarding housemaster becomes the same standard for a Day Housemaster; the quality recreational environment for a boarder becomes the same facilities available for a day student to enjoy. So, we recognise that we not only need to provide high-quality facilities that encourage great learning outcomes, but we need also to continually invest in our people and give them every opportunity to be the best when in front of our students.

An important part of strategy is positioning and our offering. For some time now, the Board has been discussing how we create the opportunity for girls to enrol in Years 9 and 10 at St Paul’s, in order for young women to benefit from a St Paul’s education earlier. We have been very deliberate and intentional in considering this, while at the same time, continuing to grow the female roll in Years 11 to 13, with next year expected to have almost 40% girls in our Senior School.

We are now delighted to announce that from today, we will be accepting enrolments for girls to commence in Year 9 at St Paul’s from 2026. A decision we as a Board believe is both right and timely.

Having said that, let me deal immediately with what is likely to be the first question individuals will ask. Yes, there will be changes to the current Tihoi programme from 2027 that will allow for a separate girls intake, providing young women the opportunity to have their own dedicated outdoor education programme in Year 10.

While the St Paul’s Year 11-13 educational experience will continue to consist of co-ed classes, importantly girls and boys will be taught separately in Years 9 and 10. So, from 2026 St Paul’s will commence being a fully co-ed independent school, but with single-sex teaching and learning environments in the Years 9 and 10 junior school.

The Board has separately been considering further improvements to the current Tihoi programme and these changes will be introduced progressively over the next two years. One thing that the Board does not want to do is to make any change that impacts the core outdoor education aspects of the Tihoi programme. Currently, each intake spends a total of approximately 37 days in the outdoors either on rotations, expeditions, house tramps, parent tramps and various solo activities – these are integral parts of the Tihoi programme and will not be changed.

We continue to activate The Master Campus Plan to ensure we have the best, fit-for-purpose facilities for our students and staff, aligned with our strategic intent. This year we completed the internal and external refurbishment of the D-Block classrooms, a Harington Boarding wing refurbishment, a Power infrastructure project to provide for future capacity, five renovated classrooms, the almost completed new Tihoi buildings and the Hamilton Campus Outdoor Dining area.

In September, we announced The Hive project, this is a key component in activating and unlocking the next stages of the Master Campus plan, and building will commence shortly with an expected opening date of early 2026.

Next year our school roll will be just over 870 students – this is heartening. As our enrolments grow, we want to assure you the Board is committed to never allowing average class sizes to grow. We pride ourselves on having small classes, and we will continue to make significant investment in the development of our people and our campus to achieve this, maintaining an average of 20 students or less in our classes. Again, this is a deliberate strategic choice that we believe provides the greatest opportunity for every student to reach their full potential. Reflecting on the past successes our students have enjoyed, it is important to recognise when making changes that there are some key elements that have made St Paul’s what it is today. One element that has contributed immensely is the role of an engaged and inspiring housemaster – with change we continue to invest in the School’s pastoral roles, so that we continue to benefit from the culture they help nurture and the level of personalised pastoral care systems that you would identify with a smaller school.

As another successful academic year at St Paul’s draws to a close, I wish to acknowledge all staff who have concluded their time with us, and thank each and every one of them for their hard work, dedication and service to the school.

I also wish to acknowledge and say thank you for the contribution made by my fellow trustees, Terri Veitch, John Jackson, Bruce Miller, Ali Grigg, Jon Calder, Ross Brown, Sir David Moxon, Cath Clark, Karen O’Meeghan, Jacquie Shuker and James Gurnick– thank you.

To all our staff, both inside and outside the classroom – we acknowledge your efforts and contributions to St Paul’s in 2024. You make the St Paul’s difference real, for our students and wider St Paul’s community.

To leavers departing in 2024 – we wish you the best, and on behalf of the Board, can I say thank you to all our parents and guardians for your commitment, support and loyalty to our school. We value and are mindful of the sacrifices you make to send your sons and daughters to St Paul’s. Enjoy the upcoming break.

HEADMASTER’S ADDRESS

Mr Ben Skeen

Teenaa koutou e te whaanau

Kei te mihi ki te Atua, ki a Ihu Karaiti hoki

Kuini Ngaa-wai Hono I Te Poo, paimaarire

Ki te hunga mate, e moe, e moe, e moe

Ki a taatou katoa, kia ora

Chair of the Waikato Anglican College Trust Board, Mr Andrew Johnson, trustees, fellows, staff, parents, friends of our School, and most importantly, the young people who sit before me today reflecting a diversity of backgrounds, talents, passions and ambitions, it is my privilege to present the 65th Headmaster’s Report for St Paul’s Collegiate School.

In addressing our School community today, I wish to start by providing some important detail regarding the purpose, preparedness and process we have undertaken as a Board and Senior Leadership Team with respect to the Board Chair Mr Johnson’s announcement this morning that starting in 2026, enrolled Year 9 girls will join our school community, with this inaugural cohort continuing into Year 10 in 2027. I then wish to proceed to reflecting on some of the highlights of 2024 drawing particular attention to our Philosophy, Places, Programmes, and People. All to conclude, I steadfastly believe we are forging an exciting new era.

Just over four years ago, I met many of the School’s current Board of Trustees around a table where their questioning and brief commentary provided me with a deep insight into the sincerity and thoughtfulness in which they approached their governance responsibilities; in particular the responsibility to strategically advance a St Paul’s Collegiate School setting for future generations to flourish within and benefit enormously from. At that time, the Trustees were already several years into intermittently discussing the future composition of the St Paul’s Year 9 and 10 cohorts, alongside regularly reviewing the approaches and outcomes achieved by the expert staff residing on the Tihoi Venture School campus. These conversations continued.

As a proud teacher, leader and contributor in an all-boys educational setting for 15 years prior to arriving at St Paul’s, I felt well-positioned to provide a perspective on some of the nuances of single-sex education during

these discussions. Ultimately, I described the propensity for such schools to inculcate authentic schoolwide cultures full of pride and connection, to drive environments where excellence is celebrated through numerous traditions and rites of passage, and the effective instruction of young people via the specific content that appealed to their innate dispositions. I established quickly that St Paul’s was already practicing each of these cultural nuances.

Since then, our School roll has deliberately and incrementally grown, and we are grateful for the support of, and demand for places at, our school, as demonstrated by waiting lists in many categories of current enrolment. Unlike in 1985 when young women were first able to enrol in Years 12 and 13, or in 2010 when it became possible for Year 11 girls to join St Paul’s, the decision announced today to begin enrolling female students as members of the School’s two junior Year levels, reflects our School Board's belief that the opportunity to experience a St Paul’s education should be available to both young men and women at all levels of their secondary schooling pathway. It is not a decision grounded in the need to grow the School roll, nor to address a financial circumstance. Quite the opposite; it has been determined because as Mr Johnson noted earlier, it is right.

Put simply, we are proud of our people and our programmes; experiencing a St Paul’s education should not be determined by gender.

We want young girls to have a five-year St Paul’s learning experience, should they and their parents wish for it. We want young girls to have a deep connection to the wonder that is the Tihoi Venture School campus and its associated outdoor educational opportunities. We want young girls to know they are worthy of the formative experiences we make available to our young men in Years 9 and 10.

Importantly, we want our community to know St Paul’s boys and girls will be taught in single-sex classroom environments in both Year 9 and Year 10. We strongly believe this approach provides our teaching staff with the best opportunity to design courses and content specific to the group they have in front of them. For example, a Year 9 boys’ English class may be studying a different text to a Year 9 girls’ English class who are learning in an adjacent teaching space.

We also remain committed to continuing to deliver on an average class size of 20 or less, including the continuation of streaming classes in Years 9 and 10 to allow for the benefits of effective differentiated learning.

There will be no change to the number of boys enrolled in the junior school. Seventy-two girls will be enrolled to start in Year 9 in 2026. These 72 students will progress to being the first cohort of Year 10 female students at St Paul’s in 2027.

From 2027, Tihoi will operate differently, offering three intakes across each year (instead of the current two intake model). Year 10 boys will be separated into two intakes, each comprising of the existing 72 student capacity. Their experience will occur over a 12-week period, with a programme heavily orientated towards outdoor educational activities. A significant volume of academic classroom teaching currently delivered on the Tihoi campus (across the current 18-week Tihoi in-campus programme) will be reassigned to the teaching staff on the Hamilton campus.

Year 10 girls will experience an independently designed girls’ outdoor education experience, scheduled across a maximum 12-week window, consisting of 72 female students. The nature of this programme may not necessarily consist of a full 12-week duration, as its unique design will be determined by our expert team of Tihoi outdoor instructors, educationalists, and an advisory group of former Tihoi Directors.

We want the community to know that in getting to this significant milestone in our School’s history, we have engaged with all living former Headmasters, all previous Directors of the Tihoi Venture School back to its formation, and a number of our influential contributors to our School’s story over many decades. Each have been gracious with their time, insights and encouragement. Of special note, it has been energising to witness the enthusiasm, and receive the support, of current Tihoi Director Mr Peter Evans (who is present here today) and the previous Directors of the Tihoi campus who have viewed the upcoming changes as a chance to maximise the boys' learning experience, while awakening the opportunity for young girls to benefit from the tremendous formative experience the unique setting offers. What we have all agreed upon is that key aspects of the current Tihoi outdoor experiences, such as activity rotations, house and parent tramps, solo experiences, and end of programme expeditions will remain cornerstones of the future programmes, each achievable within a 12-week period.

In preparedness for enrolling Year 9 girls to join our school community in 2026, our staff team will be canvassing widely on some of the operational choices yet to be discussed and determined. We look forward to asking for and receiving student and whaanau perspectives on certain implementation options as and when appropriate over the next year.

Critically, we will remain committed to delivering learning opportunities for all students that are focused on developing the character of each young person, in environments that are engaging, challenging and supportive.

Today is also an opportunity for reflection: reflection on our Philosophy, Places, Programmes, and People in 2024, and thus I wish to turn to an aspect of our ‘Philosophy’. This year, the School embarked upon discussing, distilling and confirming a revised Vision and Values framework to guide our approach over the School’s next chapter. Ultimately three words accurately articulated our focus: namely a vision centred on “Cultivating Educated Contributors”. “Cultivating” because the critical role of our staff team is to mentor and push the young men and women we are privileged to have in our school community, in partnership with the tremendous support they receive from home. “Educated” because we champion robust and rigorous curriculum content and assessment, taught by specialist teachers in classroom environments where an average teacher to student ratio is 1:20 or less recognising the absolute importance of high-quality teaching and learning experiences. “Contributors” because we want our students to understand they are part of something bigger than themselves, and that using their knowledge, time and talents in the service of others is crucial for influencing and leading a society we all aspire to live within. As we look towards 2025, we are excited to further unpack this vision and our chosen values with the School community.

While the manner in which St Paul’s staff teach and lead remains centred on high expectations, promoting a culture where seeking excellence is cool and aspirational, the School’s Board and Senior Leadership Team are acutely aware that a continual investment in high-quality facilities is vital. In other words, enhancing our ‘Places’. Consequently, throughout 2024 we have advanced the School’s Master Property Plans for both our Hamilton and Tihoi Venture School campuses, including but not limited to the construction of Tuuaapapa ‘The Terrace’ (our new outdoor dining space), an internal and external refurbishment of the D-Block classrooms, a Harington Boarding wing refurbishment, a Power infrastructure project to provide for increased future capacity, five additionally renovated classrooms, and the almost completed new Tihoi Staff Office and Reception building. Importantly, we are presently activating the next stages of the Master Campus Property Plan with the construction phase of ‘The Hive’ commencing this December, with this multi-functional complex expected to open in early 2026.

The Hive is a $15 million state-of-the-art facility which features a health and wellness centre for students, a one-stop shop for parents and Collegians, and will connect to an upgraded boarding house, Sargood. The Hive will play a crucial role in the school’s vision of offering a premier environment that supports student learning and well-being, while also providing a central space for parents and Collegians to connect with the school; it will be our front door so to speak.

The physcial walls we construct will never transition into being robust and dynamic learning centres where academic knowledge atainment and skill acquisition is bountiful without the right ‘Programmes’. Throughout 2024, in its second iteration, our staff have further embedded the changes made to our Year 9 and 10 junior school courses and masterclass options commenced back in late 2022. Moreover, this year has seen the successful implementation of the first year of the St Paul’s Year 11 Diploma. The development of the St Paul’s Diploma had recognised the need to exercise even greater educational independence in order to ensure our future Year 11 courses in particular were robust and rigorous enough to best prepare students for success at NCEA Level 2 and beyond. This year, our expert specialist teachers sought to deliver engaging and challenging courses at this critical learning pathway stage, combining a variety of traditional testing, collaborative tasks, portfolio work, and soon to be completed formal examinations. These assessments were designed to ensure our Year 11 students remained both extrinsically motivated and internally driven, possessing an awareness of the need to discover and understand more deeply, to consequently be able to transfer their academic knowledge into meaningful critical thinking and other higher-order thinking domains. We are incredibly proud of the progress of these programmes of study.

And to our ‘People’. As our year draws to a close, I wish to acknowledge our Year 13 leavers, the class of 2024, who have been passionate contributors and proud ambassadors of our School. Your Year 13 Leavers’ Gift to the School is aptly symbolic of your cohort; a collection of wonderfully colourful characters who have lit up our place, for which we are very grateful. To Head Boy Will Hadley, Head Girl Sadie Williams, Deputy Head Boy Liam Inman, and Deputy Head Girl Grace Potter, thank you for leading with a combination of calmness, conviction and care; you should be rightfully proud of your efforts and achievements.

To our School’s loyal and committed staff, the challenge at the start of this academic year was to ‘Chase Great’. I implored you to ascend higher in pursuit of being a daily example to the young people in our care that we are never the finished product, and that the continual quest to see more, in order to know more, so that we can be more, ultimately to give more, is a habitual process of embracing change and living with vulnerability. Thank you to each of you, teaching and support staff alike, for being you, and in doing so inspiring the young women and men of St Paul’s to love, cherish and grow themselves.

To the members of the School’s Senior Leadership Team, Messers Hardman, Welham, Coley, Hay, Mrs Miller,

Mrs Bradford, Mrs Conaghan, and Reverend Rickman, thank you for bringing optimism when the task lists are long, humour when perspective is being lost, and friendship when leading is lonely. In particular, I wish to acknowledge Mr Craig Hardman’s outstanding leadership as Acting Headmaster of the School during my absence in the middle of this year whilst completing a Woolf Fisher Fellowship experience in the UK and USA. He is a leader who acts with integrity and compassion; someone who strives daily to be the best version of himself so that others can do so in turn. Thank you, Craig. To Miss Jennifer Purvis, my Executive Assistant, an ‘oracle’ can be described as an individual known to provide wise counsel and deep insights for others. You certainly play that role for me and countless colleagues; our collective gratitude runs deep for you.

To the School Board, 2024 will be remembered as a calendar year when the decision was made to commence the significant capital building project ‘The Hive’, when a refreshed School Vision and Values project was ratified, and when the School’s history will note the considered choice was confirmed to welcome Year 9 girls into our school community in 2026. Thank you for your stewardship in these discussions, and for your courage to lead and guide in pursuit of a future-focused St Paul’s schooling experience that will allow all students to flourish. To the Board Chairman, Mr Andrew Johnson, thank you for not settling, for challenging us to explore new ways to raise the bar, and for your selfless support of me and our wider staff team.

To the directors of the St Paul’s Foundation, led by the bubbly and motivated Mrs Megan Smith, to our Collegians Association Executive and their committed and highly supportive President Mr Ryan McCarthy (class of 1997), and to our loyal and engaged Parents’ Association members, enthusiastically led by Mrs Tomasina Antunovich, please know your contributions in 2024 have been meaningful, significant and truly appreciated.

In closing, I wish to recognise the parents of our aakonga (our students) who make significant sacrifices to access a style of education we are incredibly proud of. Thank you for reminding your sons and daughters often about the need for haircuts and/or to meet our jewellery regulations, to complete their homework, to arrive on time, to attend that extracurricular training commitments, to be contributors. Our staff team appreciate the partnerships we are able to forge with such supportive St Paul’s families.

To Hayley, my wife, my rock; thank you for being there at the end of the day to smile back at me, to occasionally sigh in unison with me, and for partnering with me daily as together we navigate the journey of leading this wonderful school. I love you.

Today is a brief moment, but a significant moment. Today we choose and champion that a St Paul’s education should be available to both young men and women at all levels of their secondary schooling pathway. I applaud our Board today. I am damn proud of our people and our programmes, and I am damn excited about the new opportunities ahead to further our great school.

I wish you all many, many moments of happiness with loved ones as the summer nears, a time for laughter and long days reflecting on the blessing and privilege that 2024 has been.

May the Lord bless you and keep you, may his face shine upon you and be gracious to you.

Teenaa koutou, teenaa koutou, teenaa taatou katoa.

HEAD BOY REFLECTION

Will Hadley

During the summer months of my younger years, I adored surfing. Getting to continuously surf the inconsistent beach breaks of Onemana and Whangamataa — my dream. Unfortunately, summer ends in March and my surfing aspirations are put on hold for eight months. But that doesn’t mean that my surfing antics were completely forgotten.

St Paul’s, for me, has been an unbelievable experience. From Tihoi to the sporting and academic realms, I have been pushed to become the best

version of myself—something to be deeply grateful for. Holistically, the incredible facilities, small classroom sizes, and sporting, musical, and academic opportunities lead everyone who attends the school to immense success. It was these opportunities that took up the majority of my days from Year 9 all the way through to Year 13. But it wasn’t always smooth sailing.

Unexpected moments have changed each student’s experience, making everyone’s journey unique. But perhaps that is the best part. Just like surfing, all areas of school are unpredictable. Sometimes it feels like you’re sinking, but the most important thing to acknowledge is that you will always rise to the surface. At school, we look to teachers, mentors, and fellow students to help us rise to the surface. For this reason, they all deserve a massive thank you.

Firstly, the staff. Their commitment, enthusiasm, and support sometimes go unnoticed

but need to be recognised. Your efforts not only ensured the smooth running of our school but have also contributed immensely to creating a positive, thriving environment for everyone. Just like how lifeguards at the beach keep us safe and between the flags, staff keep us on track, pointing us in the right direction. It is for these reasons that I thank all of you for what you have done, not only for me but for every student who walks through the esteemed gates of St Paul’s. Alexandra Trenfor speaks about teachers, saying, “Teachers are those who show you where to look but don’t tell you what you’ll see.” The staff at St Paul’s have shown us where to look, but our futures are what we make of them.

This school, and particularly my peers around me, have made 2024 especially extraordinary. Some of my greatest memories include Tihoi, the First XV’s win against rivals St Peter’s, and the school’s support when the First XI Cricket team beat Tauranga Boys’ College to qualify for the national Gillette

2024 Head Boy Will Hadley

Cup. The common denominator of all of these is that they were made possible by the support and encouragement of each student. For this, I extend my thanks to all the students at this school. It is this continuous support that makes our school truly special.

My deepest appreciation goes to Sadie, the driving force behind all that the prefects achieved this year. While I toiled away with my sporting commitments, she made sure that everything was accounted for and accomplished, all while balancing her own rigorous academic routine. Your dedication to your role has made mine remarkably easier, and for this, I am endlessly grateful. Thank you.

On a more personal note, I wish to thank Mr Teka, among many others, for his friendship and guidance throughout my fiveyear tenure at school. You have made the testing moments seem achievable, and I am forever grateful. Outside of school, it is hard to look past the constant appreciation, reassurance, and advice that my parents provided when times got tough. After recognising the sacrifices they have made, I sought to do as much as I possibly could, hoping to make it all worthwhile. Thinking about it now, I only wish they are proud. All the people I have previously thanked have

played a crucial role in my time here at St Paul’s. They have acted like the bright orange surf lifesaving boat, coming to save me when I overestimated my surfing abilities. When the large swells of work continuously pulled me under, there they were again, reaching out to give me help and reassurance when I needed it most. Their efforts are something I won’t forget.

Now, reflecting on my address at the beginning of the year, I wish I had included a piece on pride. While my main topic about accepting vulnerability was particularly poignant, pride has become something very important to me. Take pride in what you do. Make those around you proud of you. It’s a very simple concept, but one that can evoke change in each person for the better. Perhaps something for us Year 13s to ponder, if we ever manage to get around to reading this.

Importantly, as Head Boy, there is a long list of things I have learned and benefitted from. From organisational skills to becoming better at interacting with adults and students alike, it has been awesome. Public speaking has become significantly easier.

I have thoroughly enjoyed my final year at St Paul’s and wish to provide a final message to the leaving class of 2024. The

future may seem treacherous, the realities of life awaiting, but never forget the experiences and friendships you have gained at this school, as it is those that you will count upon when times get tough. We have been put in good stead and learned the intricacies of how to cope, but it is up to us to make it count. Life is just like surfing. In order “To rise above the storm, you have to ride through it first.” Storms are inevitable and they will continue to present themselves time and time again, but they will pass. Until the next problem arises, we just have to continue to ride the wave.

Will and Amelie Austin at the School Ball

Will with brother Quinn and Grandad at Grandparents'Day

Sadie and Will for Pink Shirt Day

HEAD GIRL REFLECTION

Sadie Williams

Chuck Palahniuk’s words, “Nothing of me is original. I am the combined effort of everyone I’ve ever known,” beautifully capture the essence of my St Paul’s experience. I believe we are like intricate blankets, woven from the threads of countless interactions and influences. Every person we meet, every lesson we learn, and every experience we have becomes a tether to our origins. These threads weave through the fabric of our story.

Looking back on my time here at St Paul’s, I hold immense gratitude for those who have

shaped me, and I attribute all my accomplishments to their influence. Serving as Head Girl for 2024 has deepened my appreciation for the powerful impact others have had on my life. As the whakataukī goes, ‘Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi, engari he toa takitini’ – my success is not mine alone, but that of the collective. I recognise that everything I am is because of these people.

At the beginning of the year, I spoke of fearlessness. I challenged us all to be fearless enough to speak up for what matters, stand up for those who deserve our voice, and avoid simply “going by gentle,” by boldly stepping outside our comfort zones. I hope each of you has embraced this challenge at some point this year - I know I certainly have, from dressing up as Marvin Gaye and leading the WINNING Fitchett House Choir to strutting down the chapel aisles in a paper dress in front of the entire school!

After the year that has been, I want to expand on my initial point

by quoting: “Those who want to lead the orchestra must be willing to turn their back on the crowd.” In my role, I’ve discovered that fearless leadership is not always easy; it often involves being misunderstood or even rejected. However, if this year has taught me anything, it is to embrace this challenge. The goal is not to be just another follower lost in a sea of followers - a sheep that simply follows other sheep. In fact, true leadership starts with one simple principle: first, lead yourself.

Fortunately, St Paul’s has provided us with the tools to do just that. It has laid a strong foundation to develop our voices, refine our critical thinking, and forge our own paths. I am deeply grateful for my time here. The high standards, enduring traditions, and house spirit have shaped me from a blank slate into the person I am today, writing this reflection.

So, in saying that, I have a few thank yous. Firstly, to my parents: at the end of the day, it will always be you two. When

I’m having a rough day, it’s Mum or Dad I call. When I need advice, it’s you I turn to. And when something good happens, you’re the first to hear about it. Thank you for your unconditional support and the countless sacrifices you’ve made to allow me the opportunity to attend such a remarkable school.

Thank you to all the teachers who have been a part of my journey at St Paul’s. Your support has been invaluable. From those who have read my countless internals that have exceeded the word limit to the teachers who have consistently believed in me and pushed me beyond my limits. I can speak for all students in saying we are deeply appreciative of the time you’ve invested, whether it’s providing feedback, setting up extra tutorials, or making yourself available outside of school hours.

Thank you to the prefects who have championed initiatives, and especially to those who have gone above and beyond to support me in pushing new ideas forward. Your dedication has been truly valued. I’d like to extend a special thanks to Will, with whom I’ve worked closely this year. Your calm and level-headed approach is something I deeply admire and can learn a lot from.

It’s also important to recognise and thank the entire cohort of 2024. Every accomplishment we have had as a prefect body is just as much a testament to you all. “Mā mua ka kite a muri, mā muri ka ora a mua”. Those who lead give sight to those who follow, and those who follow give life to those who lead. Thank you to our unsung heroes, those who work behind the scenes, the quiet leaders who, despite not always being in the spotlight, play a crucial role in our success this year. As a wise person once said, “You don’t need to wear the blazer to be a leader.” Your contributions, whether seen or unseen, have been instrumental in our achievements. I hope you see the vital role you play in making this school thrive. Your dedication and leadership have been the backbone of our St Paul’s community.

On that note, I want to finish with a few words for our leavers. It has

been an absolute honour to be your Head Girl for 2024. I am so excited to see where the future takes us and the individual paths you each will pave. As we step into the world beyond St Paul’s, remember that losing something often leads to gaining something else. Though we are leaving this school, we carry with us the lasting imprints of the people and experiences that have shaped us. The teachers who challenged us to think critically, the friends who supported us, and even the adversities we overcame—each of

these moments has prepared us for what lies ahead. In the words of Phoebe Bridgers, “Anyway, don’t be a stranger.” Text me about your new friends, call me when you need someone to talk to, invite me to your weddings, baby showers, and wave at me on the street. The world is waiting for our impact, and the lessons we’ve learned at St Paul’s are not just ours to keep—they’re meant to be shared. So go and make your family proud, live to your full potential, and Stand Firm in the Faith!

Sadie at the Relay for Life

Sadie in Cambodia

Sadie and mum

PREFECT PROFILES

Best part about being a prefect:

Being able to lead in a variety of spaces around the school

Highlight of 2024:

Seeing the culture around the school develop and thrive

Favourite St Paul’s memory:

Being a part of the rugby game against St Peter’s School Cambridge

Next year:

Studying a Bachelor of Laws at either the University of Waikato or Otago

Best part about being a prefect:

Being able to come up with new initiatives for the school and meeting other inspiring leaders from around Waikato

Highlight of 2024:

It’s a toss-up between completing a marathon at Relay for Life or conducting the WINNERS at house singing

Favourite St Paul’s memory:

Definitely the Cambodia Trip last year

Next year:

Going to study broadcasting and journalism either in Auckland or Canterbury

Best part about being a prefect:

Having the opportunity to be the voice for those students who might not otherwise be heard, and being able to mentor the younger boys

Highlight of 2024:

Beating St Peter’s School Cambridge First XV Rugby in front of the whole of St Paul’s

Favourite St Paul’s memory:

Running out of the tunnel for the First XV Rugby on my debut in Year 11

Next year:

Studying for a Bachelor of Commerce at Rissho University, Japan

Best part about being a prefect:

Getting to interact with people from all areas of school life whilst also carrying on school traditions, in the hope of leaving it better than before

Highlight of 2024:

The St Paul’s Collegiate School Europe Hockey Tour

Favourite St Paul’s memory:

Being a part of the Harington Boarding House

Next year:

Attending the University of Louisville for field hockey and hoping to study General Health Sciences

SADIE WILLIAMS Head Girl

WILL HADLEY Head Boy

LIAM INMAN

Deputy Head Boy, Deputy Head of Clark House

GRACIE POTTER

Deputy Head Girl

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NIKAU VEITCH

Te Kaea Prefect

NATALYA WALKER-RIGGINS

Te Kaea Prefect

MARISKA PEREIRA Head of Boarding

Best part about being a prefect:

Extra lunch servings and being the MC at House Haka

Highlight of 2024:

USA football tour with the lads #golopes

Favourite St Paul’s memory:

Taking dubs with Polly House Tihoi and House Music

Next year:

Studying Agribusiness and Food Marketing at Lincoln University

Best part about being a prefect:

Being a friendly face that everyone could turn to for advice or support

Highlight of 2024:

Seeing the houses showcase their pride and passion through House Haka. Also, being a part of the Girls’ Premier Lacrosse team and coming third in the premier division

Favourite St Paul’s memory:

Embracing the culture of St Paul’s while making lifelong friends at Tihoi in Year 11, 12, 13 and along the way

Next year: Gap year

Best part about being a prefect:

Positively influencing school culture

Highlight of 2024: Winning the Burch Cup

Favourite St Paul’s memory: The atmosphere within the dorm

Next year:

Studying to become an environmental engineer at the University of Canterbury

Best part about being a prefect:

Being able to try to make wanted change within the school

Highlight of 2024:

Making boarding feel like home again for everyone

Favourite St Paul’s memory:

The endless laughs and memories made in boarding, especially after lights out

Next year:

Getting my Artificial Breeding qualification, while continuing to run my cleaning business

SAM STOKES Head of Boarding

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OLIVER HEELEY Head of Chapel

BRIAR

RODEN Head of Chapel

JIMMY

MA Head of Mission Outreach and Service

MURTHY Head of Mission Outreach and Service

Best part about being a prefect:

Helping the Year 9s to become more confident in the school

Highlight of 2024:

Coming second in House Haka Competition

Favourite St Paul’s memory: Tihoi

Next year:

Finance Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Canterbury

Best part about being a prefect:

Being able to organise and run events that everyone enjoys

Highlight of 2024:

Williams doing well in the house competition

Favourite St Paul’s memory:

Cambodia Service Trip in 2023

Next year:

Studying a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Arts at the University of Otago

Best part about being a prefect:

Being able to help lead various events such as the Community Gala, and the 40-Hour

Challenge this year

Highlight of 2024:

Attending the World Vision Senior Scholars Summit at the start of the year

Favourite St Paul’s memory: All the crazy things we got up to in Purple House at Tihoi

Next year:

I am studying at the University of Auckland doing a conjoint in Design and Computer Science

Best part about being a prefect:

All the new and exciting opportunities we are presented with and the people we get to meet through them

Highlight of 2024: Setting a new record for our school’s charitable contributions

Favourite St Paul’s memory:

Any time we got to spend at Tihoi – Girls’ Camp, APYLC, Leadership Camp, etc

Next year:

I am studying Health Science at either the University of Auckland or University of Otago

VISHRUTA

PREFECT PROFILES

TRELISE FORSTER Head of International

JIMMY CUNNINGHAM Head of Academic

ROSIE PHILLIPS Head of Academic

JACKSON NORRIS Head of Art

Best part about being a prefect:

All the different people I can meet and connect with through the various opportunities available

Highlight of 2024:

Introducing more girls into the Chapel Team

Favourite St Paul’s memory:

The 2024 Cultural Day Assembly, as I was so amazed by all the International students and Ms Shehadeh who showed their diverse cultures to the rest of the school

Next year:

Studying a Bachelor of Science, majoring in Psychology and Human Resource Management, at the University of Waikato

Best part about being a prefect:

Developing cooperative skills by working alongside my fellow leaders

Highlight of 2024:

Beating St Peter’s School Cambridge on home soil in rugby

Favourite St Paul’s memory:

Early morning gym sessions with my big Waddell brother

Next year:

Studying first year Health Science at University of Otago or studying a Bachelor of Engineering at the University of Canterbury

Best part about being a prefect:

Being able to begin and be a part of so many initiatives within my portfolio and also outside it. Becoming close with a really great and driven group of people

Highlight of 2024:

The Ball and Cambodia trip

Favourite St Paul’s memory:

Late nights in the boarding house with the girls

Next year:

Law and International Relations at Otago University

Best part about being a prefect:

Having a say in what events will look like

Highlight of 2024:

Seeing people get behind the New Zealand Music Month karaoke

Favourite St Paul’s memory:

The last nights in the boarding house before school finishes for the year

Next year:

Part time studying a Bachelor of Professional Accounting while working full time as a Junior Advisor at KPMG in Hamilton

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FINLAY

Head of Sports

LOUIE

Head of Clark House

Best part about being a prefect:

Seeing ideas you have implemented into school life. E.g. Karaoke

Highlight of 2024:

Arts Day, and making nationals in Rockquest

Favourite St Paul’s memory: Rockquest (every year), Jesus Christ Superstar Production, The Ball, Winning the House Competition in 2022

Next year:

Working at Deloitte as an accountant while studying at the University of Waikato majoring in professional accounting with a minor in marketing

Best part about being a prefect: Working with a team, collaborating ideas

Highlight of 2024:

Gassing Mr Sharma in the Teachers vs Prefects relay

Favourite St Paul’s memory: Winning the Gillette Cup Final in front of a home crowd

Next year:

Studying a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Geography at either the University of Waikato or the University of Canterbury

Best part about being a prefect: Being able to create a supportive and enjoyable sports spirit within the school

Highlight of 2024: Coming eighth at UNISS (Upper North Island Secondary Schools) for Netball

Favourite St Paul’s memory: Moving into Boarding and creating heaps of fun memories being able to live with my friends

Next year:

A Bachelor of Commerce majoring in Accounting at the University of Canterbury

Best part about being a prefect: Having the opportunity to help and run the house

Highlight of 2024: USA football trip

Favourite St Paul’s memory: Spending time in the house with the boys

Next year: Studying Physiotherapy at AUT

SHORT

BAYNE

ASHER DOWNING Head of Art

SOPHIE DUNN Head of Sports

PREFECT PROFILES

RENEE CAREY Head of Clark House

NATE

BODLE

Head of Fitchett House

LUCIELLA

FOSTER Head of Fitchett House

TRI

PHAN Head of Hall House

Best part about being a prefect: Being a student voice in making the changes we want for future students

Highlight of 2024: The girls’ hockey achievements

Favourite St Paul’s memory: Boarding girls

Next year:

University of Canterbury

Best part about being a prefect:

Watching the young ‘uns in the house learn the ropes and then begin to produce the goods

Highlight of 2024: Winning House Music Competition

Favourite St Paul’s memory: Chilling with the boys in my Tihoi house

Next year:

Looking to study engineering at University of Canterbury

Best part about being a prefect: Being able to inspire younger girls to make themselves proud

Highlight of 2024: Seeing House Singing come together successfully

Favourite St Paul’s memory: Leading Fitchett House this year

Next year:

Studying law at the University of Canterbury

Best part about being a prefect:

Working and collaborating with the members of my house and getting to know everyone better in Hall

Highlight of 2024: The House Haka Competition

Favourite St Paul’s memory: Football Tournament week with the First XI

Next year:

Studying a Bachelor of Laws at the University of Auckland or Victoria University of Wellington

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AMELIE AUSTIN Head

of Hall

House

AUSTEN PLIMMER

Head of Hamilton House

SOMER WILLIAMSON

Head of Hamilton

House

Best part about being a prefect:

The Leadership opportunities and skills learnt as well as being introduced to and surrounded by new people

Highlight of 2024: House competitions

Favourite St Paul’s memory: House competitions and spending time with my friends

Next year:

Studying Conjoint Bachelors in Law and Business Majoring in Marketing, at Waikato or Auckland

Best part about being a prefect: Seeing hard work pay off when the house comes together and does well in house competition

Highlight of 2024:

Working alongside the house to win House Haka Competition for the fifth time

Favourite St Paul’s memory: The farewell haka for Mr Lander

Next year:

Join the RNZAF as a pilot

Best part about being a prefect:

Connecting with the younger girls in my house and being a role model for them

Highlight of 2024: Winning the House Haka Competition

Favourite St Paul’s memory: Year 11 Tihoi, where I first met all my amazing friends

Next year:

Hopefully going to Bond University (Gold Coast) to study Law

Best part about being a prefect:

The opportunity to get to know new girls and do fun little activities within Harington

Highlight of 2024: Doing the Relay for Life with such a cool group of people

Favourite St Paul’s memory:

Going to Cambodia and helping out in places that need it

Next year:

Going to the University of Auckland to study a Bachelor of Arts, double majoring in Psychology and History

LILY LUXTON Head of Harington Day

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THOMAS YETSENGA Head of Sargood House

MAGGIE HARPER Head of Sargood House

SAM HULL Head of School House

Best part about being a prefect:

Being able to lead and share experiences with the solid group of men from Sargood

Highlight of 2024:

Qualifying for Gillette Cup

Favourite St Paul’s memory: The banter with the boys

Next year:

Taking a gap year to the UK to pursue cricket

Best part about being a prefect:

Repping the mighty Sargood House

Highlight of 2024: Our girls’ haka performance at Tihoi

Favourite St Paul’s memory: Sargood’s House Singing victory 2023

Next year:

Studying a Bachelor of Nursing at Otago

Best part about being a prefect: The opportunity to lead a great group of boys in School House

Highlight of 2024: Playing in the First XV game against St Peter’s School Cambridge

Favourite St Paul’s memory: The banter with the boys

Next year:

Study Civil Engineering at either at the University of Waikato or Canterbury

Best part about being a prefect: Not having to wear summer greys

Highlight of 2024: The School Ball

Favourite St Paul’s memory: Hanging out with Mr Clement during study

Next year:

Study law and environment in the South Island

ISLA ROBINSON Head of School House

PREFECT PROFILES

EDWARD BUCKLEY

Head of Williams House

IZZIE WATSON

Head of Williams House

Best part about being a prefect:

Welcoming new students and parents into Williams House

Highlight of 2024: The Europe Hockey Tour

Favourite St Paul’s memory:

The five years of boarding spent with my dorm

Next year:

Studying Business and Science at either the University of Canterbury or Lincoln University

Best part about being a prefect:

Being able to connect with different people

Highlight of 2024:

House competitions with Williams House

Favourite St Paul’s memory:

Spending time in the boarding house with the girls as well as leading the haka for Williams House

Next year:

Studying a Bachelor of Commerce majoring in Marketing and Product Design, with a minor in Psychology at the University of Canterbury

Mr Byron de Beer (Teacher), Trelise Forster, Vishruta Murthy, Revd Peter Rickman (Chaplain) Jimmy Ma, Briar Roden, Oliver Heeley

Back Row: Front Row:

2024 CHAPEL PREFECTS

Nathaniel Bodle, Sam Hull, Thomas Yetsenga James Cunningham, Austen Plimmer, Oliver Heeley, Louie Short, Edward Buckley, Jackson Norris Mr Craig Hardman (Assosciate Headmaster), Amelie Austin, Maggie Harper, Sophie Dunn, Finlay Bayne, Renee Carey, Asher Downing, Isla Robinson, Revd Peter Rickman (Chaplain)

Vishruta Murthy, Trelise Forster, Lily Luxton, Briar Roden, Jimmy Ma, Tri Phan, Rosie Phillips, Izabella Watson, Mrs Theresa Miller (Associate Headmaster) Nikau Veitch, Mariska Pereira, Liam Inman, Sadie Williams, Mr Ben Skeen (Headmaster), Will Hadley, Gracie Potter, Samuel Stokes, Natalya Walker-Riggins

Back Row: 4th Row: 3rd Row: 2nd Row: Front Row:

Head of House:

Louie Short and Renee Carey

Deputy Head of House:

Jackson Norris and Liam Inman

Housemaster:

Mr Foot

Deputy Housemaster:

Mr Rees-Gibbs

Assistant Housemaster: Mr de Klerk

Matron:

Mrs Wilson

You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take. This mantra, created by the Clark Year 13s this year, has encouraged the boys to step out of their comfort zones and challenge themselves in a variety of ways, both in and out of school.

One area in which we have excelled is giving our all in the house competitions. As it stands, Clark is tied at the top of the leaderboard, with a few results pending that will decide the winner, but no matter the outcome, we as a house can be extremely proud of the effort we have put in throughout the year. The boys of Clark House have gone from strength to strength

CLARK

this year, and I’m excited to see how everyone will continue to progress next year.

What I believe has set Clark apart from other houses during my time at St Paul’s is the tightly-knit brotherhood that remains during both the highs and lows. We as a house have built connections and relationships that will last a lifetime, and this brotherhood has been a big motivating factor in keeping Clark House running smoothly throughout the year.

I’d like to finish by thanking all those I have worked alongside this year. Mr Foot, Mr Rees-Gibbs, Mr de Klerk, Jackson Norris, Liam Inman, Renee Carey, and many more have been a great support for me, and I couldn’t have asked for a better team to work with. I am extremely grateful for the opportunity to lead such an amazing house this year, and I’m so proud of every member of Clark for their efforts throughout the year. Finally, to my fellow Year 13 leavers, thank you for making these last four years ones that I’ll never forget. I wish you all the best for next year.

- Louie Short

Renee Carey and Louie Short

Year 13s and staff

Leo Gu and Talin Master

Chris Burr and Angus Weir

Senior Football Team - Alice Ladbrook, Jim Lin, Ollie Roberston, Cortlan Davis-Havill, Luc Davies, Louie Short, Cameron Lalich and Samara Cox Liam Inman leading House

Haka Clark House singing 'Don't Stop Me Now' at House Choir Competition Athletic Standards Intermediates Blue Steele Cross Country - Louie Short

House Rowing Competition - Caius Harris Cross Country Winners Gracie Potter, Renee Carey and Mariska Pereria

Head of House:

Nate Bodle and Lucie Foster

Deputy Head of House:

Sam Kansal

Housemaster:

Mr Sharma

Deputy Housemaster:

Dr McGrath

2024 has been a year of growth, resilience, and unity for Fitchett House. As Head of House, I’ve had the privilege of witnessing the journey of our members, especially our new students, as they integrated into the Fitchett family. From the outset, we focused on building strong connections within the house, ensuring that everyone felt supported and part of something bigger than themselves. The camaraderie and sense of belonging were clear to see, as the house became more cohesive with each passing term.

However, our journey in the house competitions was not without its challenges. Early in the year, we faced some tough losses, particularly in the House Haka Competition, where we struggled to find our rhythm and compete at the level we knew we were capable of. Despite these early

FITCHETT

setbacks, the determination of Fitchett House never wavered. We continued to support each other, learn from our mistakes, and work harder.

Our perseverance paid off as we bounced back with memorable victories in House Music and Arts Day. These wins were a testament to the spirit that runs through our house. They also sparked a renewed sense of belief, pushing us back into contention for the coveted house trophy. The energy and passion displayed in these competitions showed what Fitchett is truly capable of when we come together as one.

2024 has been a defining year for Fitchett House, and while the journey has been full of ups and downs, our unity and fighting spirit have never been stronger. I’m incredibly proud of what we’ve achieved, and I know we’ll continue to push forward as we strive for success in the future.

- Nate Bodle

Nate Bodle and Lucie Foster

Carl Chugumaira

Max Gurnick

Sam Forward, Jacob Porteous, Asher Downing, Cristiano Sarich and Hamish Grigg

Athletics Standards - Jimmy Ma Fitchett House at House Haka Athletics - Liano Ho Cross Country - Matteo Romano-Le Roux

Kansal and Anu Manda

Head of House:

Tri Phan and Amelie Austin

Deputy Head of House:

Liam Hill and Jamie Kenny

Housemaster:

Mr McCarthy

Deputy Housemaster: Mr Stewart

In 2024, Hall House continued to embody its longstanding values of determination, teamwork, and house camaraderie, making the year a memorable one.

This year was one of highs and lows for Hall House; however, despite the results, the unwavering house spirit and determination were evident. Although we started the year slowly, placing 7th in the House Athletics Competition, the way we bounced back in the Haka Competition was admirable.

Hall House placed third in the Haka Competition, the best result we’ve received in the last five years. The students’ mana and dedication to perfecting every aspect of the haka were clear through countless practices, and fortunately, our efforts were rewarded.

HALL

This third-place finish in the Haka Competition stands as a proud moment of achievement and collective effort for the house. Hall House followed this up with another strong result, placing third in the House Swimming Competition, another testament to the talented and passionate students we are lucky to have.

The collective energy of our Hall House students was displayed in every aspect of participation, from the exhilarating inter-house sports competition to House Choir and Arts Day. Hall House students should be proud of the passion and perseverance they have shown, despite the sometimes underwhelming results.

Regardless of the obstacles and challenges we have had to overcome, Hall House has shown remarkable strength and unity this year, but the best is yet to come. With the continued dedication, talent, and spirit of our students, we are confident that even greater achievements in the house competition lie ahead. Without a doubt, the younger generation of Hall House students, along with the continued leadership of Mr McCarthy and Mr Stewart, will drive us to reach new heights and success in the future.

- Tri Phan

Tri Phan and Amelie Austin

Reed Kahaki

Lani Jarret

Matthew Heathcote, Jamie Kenny, Revd, Tri Phan, Daniel Zhou and Jessie Chen

Hall House at House Haka Athletics - Dylan McLaren Athletics - Prabnoor Gill and Jay Gardiner Cross Country - Cameron Taylor Cross Country - Ashlee Lobb Athletics Standards - Jono Allen, Jamie Kenny, Liam Fisher, Hunter Davis-Strangwick and Blake Buchanan Sanvir Harike, Lachlan Young, Lachie Peters, Louie Austin,

Thompson and Ryan Fisher Athletics - Amelie Austin

Head of House:

Austen Plimmer and Somer Williamson

Deputy Head of House:

George Adamson and Max Makeham

Housemaster: Mr Summerfield

Deputy Housemaster: Mr Rawson

“Nāu te rourou, nāku te rourou, ka ora ai te iwi.” With your food basket and my food basket, the people will thrive.

A significant focus for Hamilton House in 2024 was to utilise the strengths within the house as much as possible and to engage individuals in supporting the house’s common goals. This objective was emphasised in house competitions throughout the year, with multiple senior students stepping up to lead in areas where they had expertise. House Music was led by Jack Walch and Nic Jones, House Haka by Kaiah Pere, and House Rowing by George Adamson and Jayden King, along with many others.

The ‘whole house’ competitions, which required participation from

HAMILTON

everyone, were also a key area of focus. The goal for the year was to motivate all house members to get involved in these competitions and to give their best efforts. It was repeatedly stressed to the house that, “It isn’t about how good or bad you are at cross country or performing a haka, but about how well you can push yourself out of your comfort zone and give your best for the house.” This approach seemed to be successful, as we achieved podium finishes in competitions like House Choir, House Haka, and Arts Day.

A personal highlight for the year, and probably my five years at St Paul’s, was our fifth consecutive win in the House Haka competition. The way the house united behind a common goal, with energy and effort put in not for themselves but for each other, is something I will never forget. It made me extremely proud to be a member of Hamilton House.

- Austen Plimmer

Austen Plimmer and Somer Williamson

Austen Plimmer

Somer Williamson

William Sinclair, George Kennedy, William Aitken, Willem Groenendijk, Ben Jackson and Joel Aitchison

House Haka - Austen Plimmer

- Paul Davey

Matthieu

Lawrence House Rowing - Harry Booth (seated), Austen Plimmer (crouching) and George Adamson (standing)

- Max Clausen

Head of House: Mariska Pereira

Deputy Head of House: Briar Roden

Housemaster: Mrs Lock

Deputy Housemaster: Mrs Lilley

Assitant Housemaster: Mrs Pollock

The year 2024 has flown by, marked by unforgettable moments at Harington Boarding.

It kicked off on a high note with the success of a girls’ camp at Tihoi. Our first night was spent in the boarding house, where we bonded over name games, ensuring everyone’s names were known before lights out. Despite the early start the next morning for our journey to Tihoi, the excitement was palpable. Those three days at Tihoi were filled with fierce competition, fun, and laughter, setting the tone for the rest of the year. Before we knew it, the first day of school arrived, quickly followed by the start of Terms 2, 3, and 4, all of which seemed to pass in the blink of an eye.

HARINGTON BOARDING

This year has been packed with incredible achievements, but the standout moment was Williams House taking first place on the leaderboard for quite some time, under the stellar leadership of Izzie Watson. Clark, led by Renee Carey, followed close behind, with Sargood, led by Maggie Harper, also putting up a strong fight. The girls’ dedication to every house competition was unmatched, always putting their best foot forward and making me incredibly proud. This competitive spirit shone brightly during the annual Charity Relay. The girls surpassed all expectations, breaking records as five of them completed marathons, and many others ran half marathons.

Overall, 2024 has been a smashing success, a year that will be cherished by all. None of this would have been possible without the unwavering support of our housemasters, Jackie Lock, Katie Lilley, and Rachel Pollock, as well as the incredible residential assistants and gappies. We shared countless laughs, grew together, and created memories that will last a lifetime, making this year truly unforgettable.

- Mariska Pereira

Mariska Pereira

Sophie Dunn

Hannah Syme and Jessie Morris

Izzie Watson and Olive Montgomerie

Rosie Willson And Freddie Savill Valentine's Day Ready Polly Hunter, Sophie Mason, Olivia Carruthers, Chloe Usher and Annie Stokes Tahlia Gardner, Millie Whetu,

Emily Davies, Martie Devlin, Libby Meredith, Becca Winefield and Alice Ladbrook share a birthday breakfast Emma Fletcher, Hannah Syme, Jessie Morris, Rosie Phillips and Gracie

Potter Casual Clothes Day - "Future Careers" Sophie Dunn, Rosie Phillips and Maggie Harper

Head of House:

Lily Luxton

Deputy Head of House:

Alyssa Fenemor and Prabnoor Gill

Housemaster: Mrs Wallis

Deputy Housemaster:

Ms Patterson

Ms Spenceley

Ms Strickett

“Behind every successful woman is a tribe of women who have her back.” In Harington Day House, we have cultivated a safe, supportive space for all girls within St Paul’s. During my three years here, Harington has been a consistent and welcoming environment where everyone feels accepted. The girls who fill this space embody a tribe, standing beside each other and empowering everyone to flourish and embrace themselves.

From Year 11, girls are introduced to a competitive atmosphere, with Harington always there to guide and support them. Engaging in events like House Haka, Choir, Athletics, and Arts Day, the girls fully immersed themselves in these challenges, often outshining the boys.

HARINGTON DAY

Under the amazing mentorship of our Heads of House, Amelie Austin, Lucie Foster, Isla Robinson, and Somer Williamson, it’s no surprise that the girls embraced all competitive opportunities. A massive thank you to Alyssa Fenemor and Prabnoor Gill, our dedicated Deputies of Harington Day, for their essential support. I also want to acknowledge the amazing house leaders—Saniya Singh, Caitlyn Day, Grace Walters, Brianna Griffiths, Aimee Steele, Cherry Goel, Lucy Steele, Finnula Giedt, Sophie Graafhuis, Lilly Robinson, and Anica Downing—for their roles within Harington.

This year, Harington Day has been wonderfully led by Mrs Wallis, with the support of deputy housemasters Miss Patterson, Miss Spenceley, Miss Strickett, and Mrs Stewart, who all provided a warm, nurturing environment for the girls. Thank you to these teachers. Being a part of Harington Day has been a unique privilege. Watching the girls grow, support, and care for one another has been truly

heartwarming. I am incredibly proud of them and excited to see how everyone goes in 2025. To all the leavers and all the other girls, I wish you all the best. I’m confident that this tribe of women will remain.

- Lily Luxton

Lily Luxton

Prabnoor Gill, Katie Ellis and Amanda Greenbaum

Lucy Steele, Jasmine Davies, Grace Walter and Aylssa Fenemore

Riggins Cross Country - Iona Martynoga

Aimee Steele, Georgia Fisher, Vishruta Murthy, Lily Robinson, Grace Walters, Natalya Walker-Riggins, Francesca Hickey, Trelise

Forster, Hunter Scott, Sarita Williams, Cherry Goel, Eloisa Tsatsas, Finnula Giedt and Monique James-Thomas Athletics - Ashlee Lobb Fitchett girls ready for House Haka

Georgia Fisher facepainting Isabella Egan, Alyssa Fenemor and Lilly Robinson

Boh Williams, Paige Hopping and Nandani Koundal Athletics - Natalya Walker-

Head of House:

Tom Yetsenga and Maggie Harper

Deputy Head of House:

George O’Callaghan, Ben Anderson and Rosie Phillips

Housemaster: Mr Tapara

Deputy Housemaster: Mr Churchill

Assistant Housemaster: Mr Nielsen

Matron: Ms L’Amie

Writing reports at this time of year often feels like an impossible task—you have so much to say but want to avoid sounding like a cliché. That’s how I feel as I reflect on Sargood House’s position near the lower half of the points table (as of the last week of Term 3). While I am disappointed that we’re currently sitting in fifth, I can’t say we haven’t tried our hardest. The effort from everyone has been immense.

As the smallest house at St Paul’s, with only 65 students, it’s been tough competing against the larger day houses in events like Athletics and Swimming. However, this didn’t hold us back.

SARGOOD

Our Year 13 cohort has focused on maintaining the strength of our house culture. Our mantra—‘The Brotherhood’—thrives here, and our smaller numbers have only helped deepen connections. If you ask any of the Year 9s, they can tell you about the older boys in the house, a reflection of the strong bonds we’ve built.

We also worked closely with the girls from Harington Boarding, knowing we’re all fighting for the same house points. Whether through joint meetings, tactical sessions, or student-led activities like dessert nights, we’ve strengthened our shared culture. No matter where we stand on the points table, I’m incredibly proud of what we’ve built.

Of course, none of this would have been possible without the

unwavering support of our house staff: Aaron, Jordan, Scott, Mr Neilson, Mr Churchill, Mr Tapara, and our beloved Matron. They’ve made sacrifices to ensure that our time here is worthwhile, and for that, we owe them our deepest thanks.

In closing, I’m proud to report that we’ve moved up to fourth place, thanks to a spirited Winter Sports Day victory. And perhaps most importantly, we’ve kept our 13year unbeaten streak in the House Rowing competition, with the trophy still firmly on our common room wall.

It’s been a privilege to be part of Sargood House, and I wouldn’t change a thing about the past five years.

- Tom Yetsenga

Tom Yetsenga and Maggie Harper

Blake Watts, Cody Hood, and Monty Rowe

Bruno Cropper, Fergus Hood, Max Ward and Carter Horsfall

Sargood boys ready for Tug-O-War

House Music - Cam Evans shredding on the guitar Henry van Hellemond, Matron, Liam Fisher and Maggie Harper Charity House Relay - Sam Verrall, Walter

Anderson, Connor Allen and Edward Hood Ethan Peng

12s

Head of House:

Sam Hull and Isla Robinson

Deputy Head of House: Liam Fairweather and Samson Ferrar

Housemaster: Mr Teka

Deputy Housemaster: Mr de Beer

At the start of the year, we knew we had a strong group of Year 13s, with seven full-school prefects and many other capable individuals in terms of sport, music, and leadership. We were all excited about how the house would perform in the competition events this year, knowing that the house has been building towards a good year for some time. With great leaders in Year 13, 2024 had the feeling of, “This is our year.”

However, being part of the house isn’t always about winning the house competition, so we really wanted to foster a great culture of inclusiveness, effort, and good times. I think we have hit the nail on the head with juniors and seniors mixing well to have good banter and conversation in the house. Many people have put in huge amounts of effort for the house’s day-to-day running and

SCHOOL

on house event days, simply out of their desire to see the school do well.

I believe the Year 13s have been a part of the change that has happened over the last couple of years, with steady progress from year to year, event to event, climbing the ranks to position ourselves for success in most house events.

Some of the house highlights this year include the success of our house culture, where succeeding is cool, and we all strive towards our individual goals and house targets. We achieved our first top-four finish in the haka in the house’s history, securing an outstanding second place while putting aside our trademark outrageously fast school haka. We also celebrated a long-awaited win in swimming, thanks to having some of the best swimmers in the whole school. Additionally, our traditional strong suits of athletics and Arts Day both resulted in third-place finishes.

Overall, School House has been a thriving house in competition as we start to make a name for ourselves. It has been a great privilege to work with the fantastic lads that make up School House, and I’d consider them all mates.

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Sam Hull

Isla Robinson and Sam Hull

Kele Cuthers, Nikau Veitch and Richard Ruetsch

Liam Fairweather

Arts Day dance group

Athletics Standards - Steve Meng Cross Country - Che Gault Athletics Standards - Brooklyn Snelgrove

- Gracie May Sarich House Rowing -

Gabriella Lovell Yazmin Japra, Lucy McLean-Bluck, Lucy Steele, Isla Robinson and Gabriella Lovell House spirit at Swimming Sports House Haka - Riley Binnie

Head of House:

Edward Buckley and Izzie Watson

Deputy Head of House:

Finn Pryor and Finn Dowling

Housemaster:

Mr Ross

Deputy Housemaster:

Mr Emslie

Matron:

Mrs Van der Walt

This year, Williams House has continued to be a vibrant and spirited community, where our unique and unparalleled house culture has formed the backbone of our success. From house events to everyday interactions, the strong sense of unity and camaraderie has made this year one to remember. Together, we’ve truly made Williams House our home away from home.

One of the standout moments of the year was our unforgettable annual trip to Rotorua, where we enjoyed the thrill of the luge and a perfect day out on the lake. The sunny adventure left Williams House with a few scrapes and sunburns, but more importantly, it brought us back with beaming smiles and memories that will last a lifetime.

WILLIAMS

At the end of Term 1, we bid farewell to our longtime Housemaster, Mr Matthew Holdgate, who led Williams House with dedication from 2019 to 2024. His departure marked the beginning of a new chapter as Mr Adam Ross stepped into the role of Housemaster. We were also thrilled to welcome Mr Brad Emslie back as Deputy Housemaster, strengthening our leadership team.

Our house mantra, “Better Than Before,” truly shone this year. In Term 1, for the first time since 2017—and only the second time in our history—we convincingly won both the Standards and Athletics trophies. Term 2 saw us claim victory in Cross Country for the third consecutive year. In Term 3, we achieved our most outstanding accomplishment by winning the House Quiz—an achievement never before accomplished in our history.

As we wrap up the year, Williams House is in a strong position for the future. With the solid

foundation built this year, we’re confident that the house will continue to grow and thrive. Looking ahead, our Year 13s and other leavers are certain that Williams House will remain a special place.

- Edward Buckley

Izzie Watson and Edward Buckley

Hunter Pocock leading House Haka

Tom Mason's birthday

Smyth, Ruben Broomhall, Josh Cashin, George Hunter, Paddy Lloyd, James Verry, Billy Swap, Harry Kilmister, Christopher Kahotea, Lotti Harrison, Tatenda Chikwiri and Polly Hunter

Athletics Standards - Edward Buckley Arts Day - Christopher Kahotea Cereal Club - Trace McKay, Tom Mason, Paddy Lloyd, Johnny Fitzgerald, Ryan Dingle and

Elliot Gower Charity Relay - Jack Pocock and Ruben Broomhall Cross Country - Sophia Mason Ryan Dingle, Kaani Trueman, Lachlan Murphy, Ashley Pryor, Billy

Williams House at House Haka Athletics Standards - Matt Walters

CLARK HOUSE

Imri Seavill, Kechen Lin (House Leader), Mitchell Rowsell, Riley Watson, Pera Nelson (House Leader), Harry Stevenson, Mitchell Rush, Lucas Hale, Alex Quested, Callum Maher, Angus Weir, Oliver Robertson (House Leader), Quinn Hagan (House Leader)

Roden Whetu, Angus Simmons, Cameron Lalich, Caius Harris, Benjamin Leung, Benjamin Settle, Luc Davies (House Leader), Hanataua Bodger-Kearns, Jonty Falconer, Donnacha Kelly, Cortlan Davis-Havill, Elkin Wilson, George Watson Thomas Yates, Pearce Tong, Keigo Murakami, Ashley Gullery, Hugo Lawson, Alfie Desbonnets, Timi Carter, Sebastian Stevens, Jiaxuan Gu, Christopher Burr, Toby Bowler, Oliver Jones, Ashton Reid, Harrison Fletcher Mason Bryant, Thomas Willson, Will Roberts, Harrison Passey, Hunter Strachan, Kahn Heath, Thomas Ladbrook, Joshua Reay, Lochlann McGeough, Blake Phillips, Charlie Barlow, Oliver Pike, Kosuke Takeda Zac Davies, Maxim Feather, Devaydin Sherman, Andre Settle, Pichyakorn Jantanavarangrue, Joseph Teat, Quinn Hawkes, Tyler Dean, Joshua Watson, Angus MacLeod, Blue Steele, Bryn George

Ms Heather Fox (Mentor), Mr Jack Walters (RA), James Cunningham (House Leader), Mr Rodney De Klerk (Assistant Housemaster), Jackson Norris (Deputy Head of House), Mr Matthew Rees-Gibbs (Deputy Housemaster), Louie Short (Head of House), Mr Chris Foot (Housemaster), Liam Inman (Deputy Head of House), Ms Jody Wilson (Matron), Harry Empson (House Leader), Mr Gary Calitz (RA), Mr Dhirendra Singh (Mentor) Jackson Lawson, Talin Master, Stephen Miller

FITCHETT HOUSE

Humza Sulaiman, Judah Downing, Cristiano Sarich, Joravar Singh, William Jorgensen, Simer Singh Ark, Boston Griffiths, Jackson Bird, Fred McKenzie, Ethan Horgan, Leyton Birch, Ashley Lake, Srikar Jandhyala Ethan Hu, Charles Baker, Reuben Hassell, Quinn Smart, Phanthapat Athikitrawee, Rory Boynton, Noah Gardiner, Jackson Hay, Joshua Bunce, John Park, Benjamin Von Blottnitz, Qiyu Qiu, Nico Yorston, Blake Van Ras

Raymond Li, Hugh Trower, Harry Trollop, Jozef Blank, Matteo Romano-le Roux, Zac Kovaleski, Zane Merson, George McKenzie, Jakob Greig-Dickie, Joshua Toon, Hayden Parkes, Samuel Forward, Tobias Martynoga, Jayden Hollier, Charlie Upston, Shangyang (Kevin) Chen Harry Mitchell, Carter Hay, Fraser Grayling, Benjamin Lou, Carl Chogumaira, Braedon Rogers, Luke Reymer, Zhao Xi Li, Connor Luxton, Lewis Brown, Samuel Williams, Jabez Packer, Guy Johnstone, Ciaran Blank Kade Slade, Hamish Grigg, Mr Georg Rautenbach (Teacher), Thomas Allen, Mrs Kerry Allen (Teacher), Sam Fletcher, Mr Jason Sharma (Housemaster), Nathaniel Bodle (Head of House), Dr Jason McGrath (Deputy Housemaster), Jimmy Ma, Mr William Harlow Samson Arthur, Ruihang Chen, Asher Downing, Lachlan Dwyer, Samay Kansal, Zihao Li, Rhys Lumsden, Aditya Manda, Anurag Manda, Finn Morton, McKay Murray (Teacher), Kalen Lake, Mr Andrew Harries (Teacher), Mr Robert Aldridge (Teacher), Mr Simon Ward (Teacher)

5th Row: 4th Row: 3rd Row: 2nd Row: Front Row: Absent: Roy Zhu, Dominic Parres, Maxwell Gurnick, Jasper Ludbrook, Joshua Coutinho, Xavier McGrath, Finlay Derry, Bohan Yao, Jacob Porteous, Kaden Robinson, Alexander Poole, Eric Joe, Sagar Singh-Ark, Toby Joll

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HALL HOUSE

3rd Row: 2nd Row: Front Row: Absent: Xuanyi Jin, Finn Bell, Liam Fisher, Yicheng Zhao, Hanzhi (Jonathan) Jiang, Hunter Davis-Strangwick, Dylan Clear, Jared Mitchell, Finn Parker, Zachary Wilde, Jasper Thomas, Jacob McAdams Evan Mackie, Matthew Heathcote, Heera Singh-Sandhu, Jake Dewar, Blake Buchanan, Lachlan Young, Sanvir Harike, Jay Benefield, Jono Allen, Flynn Main, Lachlan Mollard, Zhaoxuan Wu Ryan Fisher, Haoyang Zhang, Daniel Dawbin, James Nguyen, Dylan McLaren, Max Armstrong, Lachie Peters, Logan Hickey, Mitchell Rickman, Jinqiao Wen, Leroy O'Donnell, Matthew Taylor, Dominic Freyberg Cody Morris, Cullen Li, Charlie Harris, Stirling Grant, Cameron Taylor, Reed Kahaki, Ethan Ham, Samuel Webb, Pienaar Piso, Jade Glen, Chase Thompson, Fergus Fulton, Jay Gardiner, Ryan Phillips Dion Cao, Luke McVeagh, Maclaren Maber, Louie Austin, Alekos George, Zi Xun Lin, Shaehveer Mann, Caleb Lin, Daniel Gan, Alexander Hall, Jesse Chen, Aarya Raina, Zachary Heathcote, Austin Li, Daniel Le Normand Carter Penn, Carter Millward, Tyus Graham, Aston Dinan, Campbell Young, Kamran Cairns, Isaac Hurst, Cassius Kimpton, Finlay Hill, Carlos Carter, Kenta Grenfell, Lachlan Kay, Liam Valler, Jack Sandy Mr Drew Tierney (Teacher), Mrs Carolyn Gibbs (Teacher), Mr Carl Neethling (Teacher), Mr Joy-Farai Mika (Teacher), Ms Sarah Douglas (Teacher), Jamie Kenny (Deputy Head of House), Mr Keegan Stewart (Deputy Housemaster), Tri Phan, Mr Ryan McCarthy (Housemaster), Liam Hill, Mrs Meaghan Cooley (Teacher), Logan Casey, Mr Max Thomson (Teacher), Mrs Tess Hastie (Teacher), Mr Joshua Howard (Teacher) Kydon Boot, Lincoln Lay, Jack Lovell, Bailey Mackwood, Joseph Palaone, Isaac Redpath, Jackson Trust, Liam Walters, Terence Yang

HAMILTON HOUSE

Front Row: Absent: Campbell Boyd, Keanu Nathan, George Flowerday, Xiaohan Liu, Nathan Tebbutt, Hamish Meehan, William Peoples Thomas Purdie, George Kennedy, Matthieu Lawrence, Caughey Webber, George Scott, Paul Davey, Oscar Walsdorf, Cooper Lundy, Harry Booth, Ben Foster, Joel Aitchison, Aaron Li, Liam Parker Tobias Te Ua, Benjamin Jackson, Ashwin Bhorkar, Harry Parham, Max Hema, Matthew McFetridge, Caleb Meyrick, Jamie Smith, James Galvin, Kewei You, Dale Plimmer, George MacDonald, Taylor Williams Kaiah Pere, Hargun Nijjar, Ziqian Wang, James Nicholson, Victor McLeod, Matthew Snelius, Leo Plimmer, Max Clausen, Sangjoon Lee, Nathan Baxter, Jack Jensen, Jack Ganley, Adam Chapman, Isaac Albery Zitian (Torres) Zhou, Tanay Sharma, Drew Waterson, Zhi Xiang Xu, Kale Ganley, Flynn Booth, Seena Rohani, James Su, Willem Groenendijk, Yuheng (Leo) Li, Ethan Clausen, Owen MacDonald, Cooper Blackett, Sam Allen, Nurie Choi William Sinclair, Jason Wang, Joshua Hansen, Tyler Percy-Graham, Jun Han, Liam Johnstone, Samuel Clausen, William Aitken, Connor Annan, Kaedan Govender, Zach Parker, Joshua Hart, Alexander Richardson, George Flexman, Isaac Roberts, Jon Davey Toby Shale, Bronson Su, Ethan Walters, Zachary Nation, Mr Ian Campbell (Teacher), George Adamson (Deputy Head of House), Mr Bryan Summerfield (Housemaster), Austen Plimmer (Head of House), Mr Bruce Rawson (Deputy Housemaster), Max Makeham (Deputy Head of House), Mr Robert Torrance (Teacher), Eason Cho, Jack Walch, Jayden King, Jovandeep Janda Joel Currie, Nicholas Jones, Shaun Mayall, Peer Rahman, Zhaorui Zhang

HARINGTON BOARDING

Jessie Morris, Hannah Syme, Alice Ladbrook, Sophia Mason, Olivia Waddell, Olive Montgomerie, Ella Snyman, Mya Wilson, Charlotte Belz, Courtney Malloy

Martine Devlin, Jetta Kete, Freya Duffy, Stella Chisholm, Olivia Devlin, Tahlia Gardner, Zara Brangwynne, Victoria Watson, Libby Meredith, Georgia Fisher, Scarlett Munro, Amber Church

Arabella Cotter, Sophie McCarroll, Lily Davison, Hunter Scott, Olivia Carruthers, Madeleine Anderson, Addison Welch, Emily Davies, Chloe Pereira, Tamsyn Watson, Livvy Perenara, Emma Fletcher Fern Donald, Samara Cox, Asha Russell, Ayva McKee, Rebecca Winefield, Chloe Usher, Emily Avis, Rina Zhao, Annabelle Stokes, Grace Drummond, Mia Ofsoske, Fredricka Savill, Rosie Willson

Lucy Scott, Sofia Waterman, Tatenda Chikwiri, Polly Hunter, Hayley Hanna, Yuou Zhao, Casey Purves, Millicent Whetu, Rylee Payne, Lotti Harrison, Chloe Buck, Madison Goldsmith

Maggie Harper, Sophie Dunn, Ms Franziska Schuette (GAP Student), Rosie Phillips, Mrs Katie Lilley (Deputy Housemaster), Briar Roden, Mrs Jackie Lock (Housemaster), Mariska Pereira (Head of House), Ms Kathryn Pyne (Matron), Izabella Watson, Ms Jessica Power (GAP Student), Gracie Potter, Renee Carey Georgia Roberts

HARINGTON DAY

Finnula Giedt, Georgia Scott, Eloisa Tsatsas, Eva Carter, Caitlin Foote, Emily Steel, Saffron Coley, Isabella Rhind, Jasmine Davis, Zoe Tebbutt, Francesca Hickey, Amanda Greenbaum, Carys Shirlow, Fionna (Xuhan) Sun Maria Grilli, Annabelle Choy, Paige Hopping, Emma David, Emerson Bell, Lucy McLean-Bluck, Neve Smith, Sophia Williamson, Charlotte Bayley, Taylor Clarke, Holly Stewart, Leah Ellis, Vivian Ho, Brooke McAlley, Lucy Hadley, Iris Webb, Lachyn Moeke, Amelia Mallett, Ashlee Lobb, Georgia Fisher Sophie-Lee Bainbridge, Ella Smith, Isabella Egan, Graciela Neal Quinn, Miya (Poyu) Hsieh, Bailee Cornelius, Arnah Currie, Maggie Case-Miller, Elsa Greenbaum, Riley Stanbra, Chelsey (Jiaxin) Chai, Emily (Yilin) Yang, Kirstie Zhang, Matilda Millar, Gabriella Lovell, Jaime Bird, Jasmine Gill, Tiare Parker, Jessica Savage, Ekaterina Richardson, Sophie Geurts Savanna Williamson, Heidi Liao, Amy Sexton, Livvy Moon, Teela Stone, Leya Oliver, Sarita Williams, Scarlett Gibson, Kasar Rai, Julia Chang, Kelly Leung, Phoenix McGrath, Boh Williams, Zoe Aitchison, Ashley Lander, Maddison Cox, Addison Welch, Georgie Claire Johnstone, Lani Jarrett, Iona Martynoga, Annabelle Flexman, Ruby McKay, Liana Ho, Isobel Morton-Johnson, Anika Cowley, Gemma Humphries, Isabella Matich, Ella Roberts, Briley Gunson, Jayda Smith, Madison Judd, Gracie Sarich, Martina (Zhining) Zhang, Heidy Chang, Tara Naicker, Chaitanya Goel, Ashely Tse, Jessie Cao, Anita Cho, Ella Cunningham-Moffat, Olivia Brown, Paige Blackett, Hailey (Jiwoo) Son, Tara Old, Pravleen Kaur, Nandani Koundal, Olive-Rose Hapuku, Katie Ellis, Yongxin Yuan, Christine Wang, Brianna Griffiths, Lucy Steele, Aimee Steele, Trelise Forster, Sadie Williams, Caitlyn Day, Isla Robinson, Ms Anna Strickett (Deupty House Master), Alyssa Fenemor (Deputy House Leader), Ms Jane Spenceley (Deputy Housemaster), Lily Luxton (House Leader), Mrs Mitchell, Brooke Gladstone, Maia Camp Tessa Clearwater, Ruby Macklow, Siobhan Yorston, Caitlyn Hape, Olivia Zhao Ellie Qiu, Fiona Guo, Shanaz Chen Rachel Wallis (Housemaster), Prabnoor Gill (Deputy House Leader), Ms Savannah Patterson (Deputy Housemaster), Somer Williamson, Saniya Singh, Amelie Austin, Natalya Walker-Riggins, Lilly Robinson, Sophie Graafhuis, Grace Walters

SARGOOD HOUSE

Carter Horsfall, George Benjamin, Finn Rayner, Samuel Schulze, Bhuri Sripinyo, Liam Hodgson

Aidan Hodgson, Jackson Hill-Brown, Adam Scott, Drew Ellison, Fergus Hood, Tyler Tretheway, William Kingsford, Eddie Bell, Caleb Blake, Noah Schulze, Damian Evans, Hadley Thompson, Rayner Bonnington Finn Hood, Charles Etherington, Quinn Harris, Leo Neilsen, Jacob Finau, Yixi Peng, Max Ward, Brayden Scott, Liam Costello-McVeigh, Walter Anderson, Alec Harvey, Joshua Boswell Hugo Buck, William Finnerty, Bruno Nelson, Lachlan Riley, Campbell Soanes, Jiahao Jin, Jack Benjamin, James Sheehy, Ashton de Roo, Henry Van Hellemond, Liam Purdie, Bruno Cropper, Charlie Sharp

Mr Kieran Taylor (Teacher), Cody Hood, Oliver Coley, Angus Hart, Jacob Tucker, Dylan Brangwynne, Cameron Evans, Samual Verrall, Edward Hood, Conor Allen, Monty Rowe, Cooper Wong, Blake Watts, Mr Dirk Badenhorst (GAP Student) Riley Collingwood, Ms Sarah Cantlon (Teacher), Samuel Stokes, Ms Karen L'Amie (Matron), George O'Callaghan, Mr Jeremy Nielsen (Assistant Housemaster), Thomas Yetsenga (Head of House), Mr Lionel Tapara (Housemaster), Benjamin Anderson, Mr Lincoln Churchill (Deputy Housemaster), Liam Fisher, Mr Guy Johnstone (Teacher), Gurlabh Khakh Ollie Gimblett, Darius Julian

SCHOOL HOUSE

Back Row: 5th Row: 4th Row: 3rd Row: 2nd Row: Front Row: Absent: Dongkai Xu, Oliver Hooper, Te Kokoru Thompson-Evans, Ryan Ingram, Fraser Clegg, Mason Crawford, Neo Urlich, Kelekolio Cuthers, Jie Yang, Benjamin Kibby, Isaac Luxton, Lucca Lim, Harrison Moreland Wiripoai Thompson-Evans, William Rushbrooke, Liam Stiles, Brooklyn Snelgrove, Bob Su, Quintus Daniell, Finn Freemantle, Quinn McLean-Bluck, Xan Macemon, Joshua Kibby, Cace Ramsay, Thomas Southworth, Henry McKie, Boston Clark, Tanay Mistry, Toby Robinson, Ryle Chan Connor Willetts, Daniel Liang, Lochi Hoy, Konur Yaprak, Carter Hood, Zachary Andrew, Eason (Xikun) Pan, Hayden Lloyd, Jack Kingston, Benjamin Harper, Noah (Dongqi) Xu, Salesi Tauaika, Amrit Mahal, Noah Welham, Quinn Hadley, Ben Edwards Cayden Mitchell, Blake Day, Jake Hayward, Leyu Zeng, Jamie Silich, Riley Binnie, Li Hang Cao, Sam Edwards, Charles Parlane, Johnny Stone, Max Hayward, Oliver Antunovich, Dylan Penn, Hunter Macklow, James Heap, Caelan Blackmore, Trivahn Walker-Riggins Adi Kang, Mason Isaac, Charlie Seath, Che Gault, Shaunik Punjabi, Thomas Blackmore, Luke Lockwood, Kye Gault, Joel Nicholson, Jean-Jubair Tohill, Joel Welham, Freddie Quinn, Jake Wickham, Maccoy Watson, Oliver Hooper Smith, Cooper Stone Richard Ruetsch, Finlay Bayne, Oliver Mouat, Oliver Heeley, Ms Nicole Schollum (Teacher), Liam Fairweather (Deputy Head of House), Mr Byron de Beer (Deputy Housemaster), Isla Robinson (Head of House), Mr Dan Teka (Housemaster), Sam Hull (Head of House), Mathew Hewett, Samson Ferrar (Deputy Head of House), Ms Sian Pearson (Teacher), Will Hadley (Head Boy), Harrison Silich, Nikau Veitch, Braeden Currie Ashton Coombes, Thomas Hickey, Archie Joll, Liam Joll, Steve (Shixiang) Meng, Jette Reid, Alex Young

WILLIAMS HOUSE

Harry Dales, Hunter Corson, Xavier Van Kuijk, Fletcher Sefton, Thornton Smart, Hunter Pocock, Conrad Broomhall, C J Snyman, Blake Sefton, Samuel Lewis, Caleb Fraser

Nicolaas Van Hout, Curtis Gower, Lucas Hull, Ruben Broomhall, Jack Pocock, Cameron Walters, Finley Fisher, Jonny Sigley, Max Young, James Barton, Miller Gower, Christopher Kahotea, Aniwat Siwapinyoyos Mathew Verry (House Leader), Ashley Pryor, Rex Finlay, Sanshiro Takahashi, Nicholas Walters, Charles Storey, Lachlan Murphy, Harry Kilmister, Kaani Trueman, Josh Cashin, Kees Van der Poel, Riku Sato, Connor Ferguson, Jas O'Connor, William Smyth Johnny Fitzgerald, Joss Nelson, James Verry, Lachlan Mead, Tom Mason, Karin Intasamakul, Samuel Taucher, Sean Lester, Angus Thomas, Fletcher Rogers, Hugh Robertson, Millen Penberthy, Supakorn Trakarnsakdikul, Cooper Bass (House Leader) Thomas Storey (House Leader), Archie Hammonds, Patrick Lloyd, Luke Green, Ryan Dingle, George Hunter, William Reeves, Elliot Gower, Layne Pepper, Charlie Sigley, Jack Were, Matthew Walters, Cameron Robertson, George Blennerhassett (House Leader) Charlie Percy (House Leader), Mr Dan Scanlon (RA), Finn Dowling (House Leader), Mrs Dina Van Der Walt (Matron), Mr Ben Van Meygaarden (Teacher), Finn Pryor (Deputy Head of House), Mr Adam Ross (Deputy Housemaster), Edward Buckley (Head of House), Mr Matthew Holdgate (Housemaster), Mr Max Ugowski (GAP Tutor), Mrs Angela Bromwich (Teacher), Mr Brad Emslie (Teacher), Jack McSweeney (House Leader), Mr Joey Wilkinson-Gee (RA), Johnny van Leeuwen (House Leader) Trace Mackay, Cameron Ward

HOUSE COMPETITION

Standards

STANDARDS

RESULTS:

1. Williams

2. Clark

3. Fitchett

4. Hall

4. Hamilton

5. Sargood

5. School

HOUSE COMPETITION

Athletics

ATHLETICS

RESULTS:

1. Williams

2. Clark

3. School

4. Sargood

5. Hamilton

6. Fitchett

7. Hall

HOUSE COMPETITION

Arts Day

ARTS DAY

RESULTS:

1. Fitchett

2. Hamilton

3. School

4. Hall

4. Sargood

5. Clark

6. Williams

HOUSE COMPETITION

RESULTS:

1. Fitchett

2. Hamilton

3. Williams

4. Clark

5. Sargood

6. School

7. Hall

CHOIR

HOUSE COMPETITION

Cross Country

CROSS COUNTRY

RESULTS:

1. Williams

2. Sargood

3. Clark

4. Hall

5. School

6. Fitchett

7. Hamilton

HAKA

RESULTS:

1. Hamilton

2. School

3. Clark

3. Hall

4. Sargood

4. Williams

5. Fitchett

HOUSE COMPETITION

Haka

HOUSE COMPETITION

Swimming

SWIMMING

RESULTS:

1. Fitchett

1. School

2. Hall

3. Clark

4. Sargood

5. Hamilton

5. Williams

WINTER SPORT

RESULTS:

1. Sargood

2. Fitchett

3. Williams

4. Clark

5. Hamilton

6. School

7. Hall

HOUSE COMPETITION

Winter Sport

Tihoi Venture School

TIHOI VENTURE SCHOOL

2024 Intake 1

TIHOI AWARDS 2023/2

Most Improved

Chase Thompson

Most Outstanding

Curtis Gower

TIHOI AWARDS 2024/1

Most Improved

Carter Larkin

Most Outstanding

Ted Kingsford

Carter Larkin

Ted Kingsford

Chase Thompson Curtis Gower

TIHOI VENTURE SCHOOL

CHAPLAIN’S REFLECTIONS

Almost 2000 years ago, the great Saint Paul encouraged the Thessalonian church to “hold fast to all that is good” and to rejoice, pray continually, and give thanks in all circumstances. The year 2024 has certainly been filled with opportunities to embody these teachings, and I am both grateful and inspired as I reflect on the remarkable journey we have shared.

This year, our gifted and talented Chapel Prefects—Trelise Forster, Jimmy Ma, Vishruta Murthy, Briar Roden, and Oliver Heeley— have led us with wisdom and dedication. Their contributions have enriched our community, fostering an environment where faith and service flourish. I also want to extend my heartfelt appreciation to Mr Byron De Beer, our Assistant Chaplain, whose tireless efforts and unwavering support have been invaluable in enhancing our chapel activities.

A highlight of our year was the Boarders Charity Relay, which raised vital funds for our partnered charity, Flame Cambodia. This event not only demonstrated the spirit of teamwork but also reinforced our commitment to making a difference in the lives of others. The incredible work of the Mission Outreach and Service

Council further exemplified this spirit, orchestrating meaningful initiatives that have touched many hearts.

We celebrated the success of six Charity Days throughout the year, each supporting both local and overseas causes. These events brought our community together, showcasing the compassion and generosity that define us. In addition, we proudly resumed our overseas service trip to Cambodia, where students engaged directly with Flame Cambodia’s projects, witnessing firsthand the impact of our collective efforts.

New service programmes with the Cancer Society’s Relay for Life and the Lions Cancer Lodge have also taken shape this year, highlighting our commitment to addressing pressing needs within our community. I want to acknowledge the hard work and leadership of our Year 11, 12, and 13 service leaders, who have inspired their peers to engage meaningfully with these initiatives.

Our ongoing service programmes— such as working with the St Joans Ukulele & Art Club, The Serve, the Refugee Orientation Centre Trust, and Over the Fence Ministry with Bankwood and Fairfield

Schools—have thrived thanks to the dedication of both staff and students. Special thanks are due to those who lead and support these initiatives, as they embody the heart of our mission.

Additionally, the success of our inaugural Community Charity Day was a testament to what we can achieve when we unite for a common cause. This event not only raised funds but also fostered a deeper sense of community as we celebrated our shared values and commitments.

As we look back on 2024, let us remember the lessons we have learned, the friendships we have formed, and the lives we have touched. The journey has not always been easy, but each challenge has brought us closer, reinforcing our bonds and reminding us of our purpose.

Thank you for being a part of this incredible year. As we move forward, let us continue to “hold fast to all that is good” and carry the spirit of service and compassion into the future.

Blessings to all,

Revd Peter Rickman School Chaplain

Chapel Prefects - Pancake Day

Year 9 Chapel Service 9KL

Year 9 Chapel 9PC

Star Wars Day

Year 9 Chapel Service 9KL Group 2

Pancake Day

Poowhiri - School Haka

FLAME CAMBODIA 2023

At the end of last year, several students from St Paul’s embarked on a service trip to the Flame centres in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, following a four-year hiatus due to Covid-19 travel restrictions. The journey unfolded smoothly, with only minor medical incidents and a few cases of a cold virus—significantly fewer health issues than previous trips, thanks to an improved hotel.

Reconnecting with the staff of Flame, led by Executive Founder Sue Hanna, was a heartwarming experience. Our students were warmly welcomed by the vibrant culture and people of Cambodia. The staff team—Rev, Chris Foot, Mel Simmonds, Helen Bradford, and Nicole Schollum—worked meticulously to prepare for the trip, addressing both logistical aspects and the emotional and spiritual challenges the group anticipated. This thoughtful planning allowed us to function as a cohesive and resilient team, despite the physical and emotional exhaustion we faced.

Each day began and ended with briefings and debriefings, fostering a supportive environment for processing their experiences. This practice

proved invaluable, allowing us to navigate the difficult realities we encountered—from the stark living conditions in the slums to hearing the haunting stories of the Killing Fields.

The culmination of our journey was a final dinner where students and staff shared personal reflections. It was evident that each participant returned transformed, challenged and inspired by the experience. From revitalising a disused classroom into a vibrant IT learning space to interacting with local youth, we witnessed firsthand the impact of our efforts. The refurbished classroom, equipped with more than 30 laptops donated by our community, will enable 240

Cambodian youth annually to pursue computer studies.

Yet, the true essence of this trip lies not in the physical contributions made, but in the transformational growth experienced by each of us. Flames’ mission to cultivate new generations of leaders resonates deeply with our students, igniting a commitment to become agents of change. This journey has not only impacted the lives of those we aimed to help but has also forged a deeper connection to our purpose and values. Once again, Cambodia and Flame have worked their ‘magic,’ leaving us all profoundly changed for the better.

- Revd Peter Rickman

Francesca Hickey, Cherry Goel, Lily Luxton, George O-Callaghan, Oliver Heeley, Sam Stokes and Briar Roden

Mr Foot, Liam Fairweather, Tom Yetsenga, Rayner Bonnington, Rosie Phillips, Maggie Harper and Lily Jarrett

Maggie Harper, Lily Luxton, Sophie Graafhuis, Sophie Dunn and Briar Roden Sam Stokes, Briar Roden, Lily Luxton, Oliver Heeley, George O'Callaghan, Stella McFadden,

Cherry Goel and Francesca Hickey Gracie Potter, Briar Roden, Sam Stokes, Sadie Williams, Tom Yetsenga and Ms Simmons T.J. Parker Sarita Williams, Francesca 3 4 5

Hickey and Briar Roden Waterpark fun Classroom learning T.J. Parker, Sarita Williams and Lucca Lim Oliver Heeley washing elephants Sam Fletcher,

Sarita Williams, Aditi Sharma, Briar Roden, Stella McFadden and Jacob Porteous Sam Stokes painting

BOARDERS’ CHARITY RELAY

The Boarders' Charity Relay, hailed as the greatest boarding event of all time, once again lived up to its reputation this year. Anticipation was high, and the event did not disappoint. Each house competed with passion and determination, with students pushing themselves further than ever before. The air buzzed with excitement as boarders, teachers, and even dogs took to the course, running with unwavering enthusiasm.

What made this event truly special was its heart—while the competition was fierce, it never lost sight of its core mission: raising funds for Flame Cambodia. This year’s relay smashed its $20,000 goal, reflecting the generosity and commitment of the boarding community. The energy of the day, filled with cheers and laughter, embodied the spirit of unity, teamwork, and giving. Thanks to the collective effort of everyone involved, the event was a boarding highlight and a remarkable success in making a positive impact. This year’s Boarder Charity Relay will be remembered as yet another milestone in the proud tradition of boarding life.

- Mariska Pereira and Sam Stokes

Harington Boarding

Clark House

Sargood House

Williams House

RELAY FOR LIFE

St Paul’s Collegiate School was delighted to be part of this year’s Relay for Life, held at the Claudelands Oval on Saturday 16 March. We joined nearly fifty other teams, from schools and organisations across Waikato, to fundraise for the Cancer Society and advocate for the important work they do.

The 12-hour relay began at 10am, with team members taking turns carrying a baton around the track. The students enjoyed walking, running, and dancing throughout the fun-filled, festive day. Some important and poignant moments were also observed, including the opening Survivors’ Lap and the Candlelight Ceremony in the evening. Our team, comprising thirty students and four staff, raised more than $16,000 and, resplendent in bumblebee stripes, was voted the Best Dressed Team on the day. It was a wonderful opportunity to connect with the community and proudly support the Cancer Society.

We thank all who sponsored our team and look forward to participating in Relay for Life again in 2025.

- Mrs Keep

St Paul’s Relay for

Ben Edwards, James Su, William Rushbrooke and Sam Edwards

Annie and Sam Stokes

Roy Zhu and Mrs Keep

SERVICE IN THE COMMUNITY

Trelise Forster, Briar Roden and Jimmy Ma

St Joan's Art Club The Serve - William Rushbrooke

Serve - Adi Manda and Roy Zhu

Chaplaincy - Prabnoor Gill, Sophie Graafhuis, Sadie Williams,

Grace Walters, Lilly Robinson, Ryle Chan, William Rushbrooke, Dominic Freyberg and Daniel Zhao The Serve - Daniel Zhao, Amanda Greenbaum, Mrs Bradford, Asha Russell, 5

Lilly Robinson, Mrs Bromwich and William Rushbrooke World Vision - Charlotte Belz, Emily David, Lily Luxton, Sadie Williams, Oliver Heeley, Vishruta Murthy, Sam Fletcher, Rev,

St Joan's Ukulele Club - Matteo Romano-Le Roux

Hospital Chaplaincy

Hospital Chaplaincy - Ryle Chan, Charlie Parlane, Kaedan Govendar, Dominic Freyberg,

Daniel Zhao, Fletcher Sefton, Roy Zhu, Samuel Williams, Iona Martynoga, James Su and Samson Arthur World Vision - Sam Fletcher, Oliver Heeley, Adi Manda, Sadie Williams,

Lily Luxton, Charlotte Belz, Rev, Jimmy Ma, Briar Roden, Trelise Forster, Emma David and Vishruta Murthy Hospital Chaplaincy - Jora Singh and Charlie Parlane Hospital

Chaplaincy - Lily Luxton and Briar Roden Cancer Lodge musical performance

SERVICE IN THE COMMUNITY

Benjamin Anderson, Hugo Buck and Liam Fisher

Vishruta Murthy, Brianna Griffiths and Aimee Steele Charity Day William Rushbrooke, Ben Edwards, Daniel

Mrs Richardson and Jiayi (Jessie) Cao with Chinese mothers from Parents Association Sam Stokes, Josh Boswell, Riley Collingwood, George O'Callaghan, Gurlabh Khakh,

Zhao and Jesse Chen Tony Qiu, Ash Tse, Heidi Chang, Ellie Qiu, Trelise Forster, Liam Valler, Kaedan Govendar, Ethan Horgan, Oliver Heeley, Sam Kansal, Leon Li, Creal Yu, Jimmy

Ma and Matteo Romano-Le Roux Community Fridge - Bhuri (Mark) Sripinyo

Community Fridge - Peerawit (Mart) Athikitrawee

Charity Day - Liam Inman (right) on the BBQ Nong Kapoor, Phanthapat (Mac) Athikitrawee and Mrs Benefield

Amelie Austin and Joseph Palaone

Charity Day - St Paul's Bee Pink Shirt Day - Quinn Hadley, Finlay Bayne and Will Hadley Mrs Benefield and Jiayi (Jessie) Cao

Yazmine Japra, Amanda Greenbaum, Natalya Walker-Riggins and Grace Walters

TE KAEA PREFECTS’ REFLECTION

Kia ora whanau o Hato Paora! Ko Nikau Veitch tooku ingoa raua, ko Natalya Walker-Riggins tooku ingoa.

I whai mana ahau ki te noho hei pīka Te Kaea mō te tau 2024.

Maaori culture is like a living story, constantly growing and changing while staying true to its roots. It’s about embracing our traditions and sharing them with others, ensuring that this beautiful heritage continues to thrive for future generations.

As the year began, we kicked off with our first big poowhiri, a powerful welcome for new students and staff. This event set the tone for the year, celebrating our community and our shared commitment to Maaori culture.

Following this was Waitangi Day; alongside Reverend Peter Rickman, Matua Lamoni Tawha, and Whaea Puhirere Akuhata, we ran a Waitangi Service to help spread awareness of the history of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its significance to where we are now as a country.

Then House Haka came around the corner. Although many houses felt time was against them, the standard of every single house in

haka was higher than in previous years. This was reflected in the judges’ scoring, with Hamilton House taking the win, scoring 100 out of 100, and School House following closely behind.

As we reflect on our journey as Te Kaea prefects for 2024, we recognise that our achievements are built on the strong foundation laid by past Te Kaea members. Without their dedication and leadership, we wouldn’t have the guidance and inspiration that shaped our roles this year.

We also acknowledge Matua Lamoni and Whaea Puhirere, whose unwavering support and

wisdom have been vital in our growth. Their influence has helped us deepen our connection to Maaori culture and navigate the challenges we faced.

Overall, serving as Te Kaea prefects has allowed us to act as a vital bridge between the Maaori community at St Paul’s College and the staff. We’ve worked to strengthen and enrich the foundation of Maaori culture within our school, ensuring that it continues to thrive and be celebrated.

- Nikau Veitch and Natalya WalkerRiggins

Nikau Veitch and Natalya Walker-Riggins at House Haka

Natalya Walker-Riggins - Ringa Toi Exhibition 2024

Nikau with his portrait - Ringa Toi Exhibition 2024

Kapa Haka - Good Vibrations

New stairwell artwork

Maaori language week library display

Kapa Haka practice

Te Reo classroom entance artwork

Te Kokoru Thompson-Evans, Jake Hayward, Whaea Puhi, Lachyn Moeke, Millie Whetu and Caitlin Hape

Nikau leading the school haka

Govender, Sean Lester, Tony Qiu, Walter Anderson, Charles Parlane, Daniel Gan, Caelan Blackmore, Mr Joshua Howard

Shaunik Punjabi, Liam Valler, Heidy Chang, Kenta Grenfell, Jean-Jubair Tohill, Tessa Clearwater, Lachlan Kay, Anita Cho

Mr Bryon de Beer (Teacher), Ashely Tse, Jimmy Ma, Asha Russell, Trelise Forster, Mia Ofsoske, Oliver Heeley, Ellie Qiu, Revd Peter Rickman (Chaplain)

Yicheng Zhao, Ms Minha Hutchison, Bhuri Sripinyo Joravar Singh, Jesse Chen, Matteo Romano-le Roux, Phanthapat Athikitrawee

Mrs Margaret Benefield, Martina (Zhining) Zhang, Trelise Forster, Anita Cho, Mrs Helen Richardson

Isobel

Arthur,

Tohill Caelan Blackmore, Liam

Zhao,

Mr Bryon de Beer (Teacher) Lachlan Kay, Yixi Peng, Rosie Phillips, Roy Zhu, Isla Robinson,

Luke Lockwood

Back Row: 2nd Row: Front Row: Absent: Aidan Hodgson, Emerson Bell, Keanu Nathan, Te Kokoru Thompson-Evans, Jackson Bird Isobel Morton-Johnson, Lachyn Moeke, Waiwaia Mahuta, Victoria Watson, Sophie Geurts, Whaea Puhiere Akuhata (Teacher) Lily Luxton, Kalen Lake, Nikau Veitch, Natalya Walker-Riggins, Jacob Finau, Sadie Williams Matua Lamoni Tawha (Teacher), Antonia Cuthers, Kaea Parker, Lily Jarrett, Liam Hodgson, Millicent Whetu, Olive-Rose Hapuku, Tiare Parker

KAPA HAKA

SHEILA WINN SHAKESPEARE

Back Row: 4th Row:

3rd Row: 2nd Row: Front Row:

Absent:

Jack Walch, Joseph Palaone, Max Hema, Nicholas Jones, Jacob Porteous, Oliver Heeley, Fletcher Sefton, Eric Joe, Boston Griffiths, Joravar Singh, Brooklyn Snelgrove

Mr Jonathan Cameron (Teacher), Addison Welch, Sean Lester, Daniel Gan, Nico Yorston, Vivian Ho, Leo Neilsen, Jasmine Gill, Caleb Lin, Emma David, Rina Zhao, Mr Ian Campbell (Teacher)

Rosie Willson, Heidy Chang, Jean-Jubair Tohill, Asha Russell, William Aitken, Emily Avis, Caelan Blackmore, Fredricka Savill, Tessa Clearwater

Mr Jeremy Nielsen (Teacher), Ellie Qiu, Ashely Tse, Liam Valler, Claire Johnstone, Lachlan Kay, Sofia Waterman, Monique James-Thomas, Tara Naicker, Mr William Harlow (Teacher)

Ms Sian Pearson (Teacher), Ruby McKay, Sam Fletcher, Hanzhi (Jonathan) Jiang, Ruby-Jane Van Deursen, Aditya Manda, Arnah Currie, Samay Kansal, Sangjoon Lee, Annabelle Choy, Mr Bruce Rawson (Teacher) Olive-Rose Hapuku, Matteo Romano-le Roux, Ella Smith, Millicent Whetu, James Su, Ella Roberts, Thornton Smart, Julia Chang, Mr Greg Taylor (Teacher)

Back Row:

3rd Row:

2nd Row:

Joravar Singh, Samay Kansal, Ted Kingsford, Fletcher Sefton, Ethan Edge, Luke Hawthorn Kaedan

(Teacher)

Back Row: 2nd Row: Front Row: Sangjoon Lee, Daniel

Aidan Hodgson, Hanzhi (Jonathan) Jiang, George MacDonald, William Rushbrooke Jean-Jubair Tohill, Nurie Choi, Hayden Parkes, Max Hema, Ethan Hu, Anurag Manda,

Aditya Manda,

Back Row: 2nd Row: Front Row:

Back Row: 2nd Row:

Front Row:

Morton-Johnson, Samson

Jean-Jubair

Valler, Luke Lockwood, Olina Zhao, Lachlan Kay, Tash Renner (Librarian) Sofia Waterman, Amanda Greenbaum, Eric Joe, Ella Snyman, Millicent Whetu

Back Row: 4th Row: 3rd Row: 2nd Row: Front Row:

Bronson Su, Louie Short, Daniel Zhao Sam Fletcher, Finlay Bayne, Samay Kansal, Jasper Ludbrook, Samuel Stokes, Joravar Singh Li Hang Cao, Annabelle Stokes, Daniel Gan, Emerson Bell, Aditya Manda, Amanda Greenbaum, Charles Parlane, Emma David, Sean Lester Chaitanya Goel, Prabnoor Gill, Caelan Blackmore, Lily Luxton, Sadie Williams, Kaedan Govender, Iona Martynoga, Lilly Robinson, Revd Peter Rickman (Chaplain) Tara Naicker, Charlotte Belz, Oliver Heeley, Briar Roden, Vishruta Murthy, Trelise Forster, Jimmy Ma, Roy Zhu, Mia Ofsoske

Back Row: Front Row: Fredricka Savill, Jack Walch, Sam Fletcher, Ruby-Jane Van Deursen, Mr Bruce Rawson (Teacher) Claire Johnstone, Amanda Greenbaum, Nicholas Jones, Rayner Bonnington, Rosie Willson

Front Row :

LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS

It was with great pleasure and excitement that we embarked on our production this year; Little Shop of Horrors was anything but a little undertaking.

Auditions were a challenge as we had so many talented young people to choose from for the roles. Eventually, we narrowed it down to those we felt were best suited for each role, and rehearsals could begin. There was some stress caused by the late arrival of materials, but the students eased this with their amazing work ethic and drive.

This year, we were back in the Performing Arts Centre at Southwell School, a beautiful venue that was more purposemade than our chapel. The movein went smoothly, thanks to the help of our wonderful backstage crew. We were in, set, and the lights were plotted in two days— just in time for the cast to see the space fully set up for the first time.

The final week of dress rehearsals began with much excitement. A few last-minute changes had to be made to help the show flow better, but the majority of the

work had been done. This was (for the first time in a few years) a genuine time to polish the work already completed by the students.

My heartfelt thanks go to all the staff who stepped in to help when we needed it this year. A special thanks to Mr J Cameron and Ms J Simmonds, who stepped into the producer role. While we can’t wait to see Ms J Hudson back next year, these two did an amazing job of keeping the show running, allowing me to concentrate on the students. They were not the only ones, so again, thank you to all!

Congratulations to everyone involved this year. Personally, I had more fun this year than I have had in a while, and I think the final product reflected that. You are all (onstage and backstage alike) a hugely talented bunch, and I look forward to seeing most of you back next year!

Aroha Nui!

- Mr Rawson

Olive-Rose Hapuku, Annabelle Choy and Arnah Currie

Arnah Currie as Audrey

Sam Kansal and Adi Manda

Audrey II plant and Adi Manda as Seymour Sam Fletcher Arnah Currie as Audrey Olive-Rose Hapuku, Annabelle Choy and Arnah Currie Ruby van Deursen as Audrey Adi Manda Backstage Crew - Daniel Gan, Creal You, Thornton Smart, Oliver Heeley, Fletcher Sefton, Teela Stone, Lachlan Kay, Liam Valler, Sean

Arnah Currie as Crystal Sam Fletcher as Orin Ruby van Deursen and Adi Manda Adi Manda and Sam Kansal as Mr Mushnik

and Sofia Waterman Ruby van Deursen as Audrey Arnah Currie as Audrey Adi Manda as Seymour feeding Audrey II

Production team 2024 Sam Fletcher and Adi Manda Ruby McKay, Ella Roberts, Joseph Palaone, Maddie Cox (obscured), Matteo Romano-le Roux, Addison Welch

Sam Kansal as Mr Musknik Adi Manda and Ruby van Deursen

Sam Fletcher, Audrey II, Sam Kansal, Ruby van Deursen and Adi Manda

VISUAL ARTS

The Visual Arts Department had an exciting year, marked by significant growth and creative achievements from our students.

The celebration of success began in January with the announcement that our Scholarship performance remains strong. Georgia Fisher in Year 12 (Painting), Charlie Walther in Year 13 (Photography), and Samara Yigit in Printmaking all achieved Scholarship status. Additionally, Samara’s folio board was selected for this year’s Top Art Exhibition, marking the third consecutive year a student from St Paul’s Visual Arts Department has received recognition in this prestigious show.

We welcomed Ms Jamieson Hudson as a new Visual Arts specialist, teaching Senior Art Design, the Year 11 Digital Visual Arts course, and several junior programmes. Joining us after a decade as Head of Visual Arts at Hamilton Boys’ High School, Ms Hudson also serves as Head of Performing Arts, enhancing our co-curricular offerings in the

arts. This year, she celebrated the arrival of her first child, baby Asterix, who is thriving. To support our programmes during her leave, we brought in Ms Philomena Flood, an experienced Visual Arts specialist who relocated from Hawkes Bay. Originally from Ireland, Ms Flood has dedicated over 17 years to visual arts education in New Zealand. Our students benefit greatly from her expertise.

Student work in 2024 is particularly exciting. Year 9 Masterclass students embraced clay, resulting in delightful monster-themed sculptures. Special thanks to Ms Liz Wathen, teacher and pottery expert from Southwell School, who has helped us with our kiln and firing processes. Year 9 Core Art students have been etching beautiful animal designs and creating interpretations of the Mona Lisa. Meanwhile, Year 10 students are crafting functional clay mugs with painted designs reflecting their personal whakapapa and designing

skateboard decks under Ms Flood’s guidance.

Our senior students are also producing exceptional work, with Year 11 diploma students preparing for an end-of-year exhibition showcasing their skills in painting, printmaking, design, and photography. Another standout achievement includes Jackson Bird and Natalya WalkerRiggen gaining entry into the Ringa Toi Maaori Art Exhibition, with their works featured at Te Papa National Museum in Wellington.

As deadlines approach, the Visual Arts team—Mr Cameron, Ms Hudson, and Ms Flood—thank all students for their efforts this year. We feel fortunate to have such talented and creative students at St Paul’s.

- Mr Cameron

Sam Stokes

Harry Passey - Year 10

Sculpture

Masterclass Sculpture 101 Jake Wickham - Year 9

Masterclass - Sculpture

- Assignment: "Coral Conversations" Mr Cameron and Georgia Fisher

VISUAL ARTS

Gemma

Jiayi (Jessie)

Natalya Walker-Riggens - Ringa Toi Exhibition 2024 Elsa Greenbaum - Year 11 Photography Chloe Buck - Year 11 Design Neve Smith - Year 11 Photography

Gemma Humphries - Year 12 Photography Chloe Usher - Year 12 Photography Sam Webb - Year 13

Paige Blackett - Year 12 Photography

Daniel Gan - Year 11 Design

Urlich - Year 12

VISUAL ARTS

Hugo Buck - Year 13 Printmaking Georgia Fisher - Year 13 Painting 'Nikau Veitch - Te Kaea Prefect 2024' by Jackson Bird - Painting for the Ringa Toi Exhibition 2024

Fiona Guo - Year 11 Visual Arts Diploma Annie Stokes - Year 12

Goldsmith - Year

DEBATING

The 2024 debating season unfolded with enthusiasm withSt St Paul’s competing across all three leagues of Waikato Secondary School Debating. Rosie Phillips took the helm, guiding the teams with her characteristic passion and poise. A noteworthy development saw James Su, Roy Zhu, and Daniel Zhao nominated to adjudicate the junior league, highlighting students who volunteer keep competitions sustainable for future years.

In the Premier Division, seasoned debaters shared the stage with newcomers, tackling the toughest competition head-on, knowing that they can match the best. In the Senior Open division, the team of Sangjoon Lee, Adi Manda, Ethan Peng, and Jesse Chen equalled the points needed for Waikato semi-finals but narrowly missed out due to cut scores. Their solid performance sets a promising foundation for next year.

Exchanges with Tauranga Boys’ and Girls’ Highs resulted in a loss and a win, offering valuable

experience and connections beyond the competitive circuit. Under the umbrella of argumentative dialogue, the programme branched out into mooting and UN Youth—fresh challenges that promise growth and complement the existing programme. UN Youth activities saw Roy Zhu and Daniel Zhao experience international and national recognition.

As the debating culture at St Paul’s continues to evolve, it builds on past triumphs while venturing into new territories. The 2024 season has set the stage for exciting developments in the years to come, carrying forward the legacy of excellence in debating at the school

- Mr de Beer

Roy Zhu - UN Youth

Ethan Peng, Adi Manda and Sangjoon Lee

LIBRARY

The year 2024 has been an exciting year at the Hornsby Library with the implementation of a student librarian team.

We had 16 wonderful students volunteer for the role. The team worked tirelessly to create displays for a range of public holidays and important anniversary days, not to mention special events such as the Olympic Games.

Live musical performances and karaoke sessions, along with competitions, are just a few of the fun events that took place in the library this year. Board and card games have been a popular addition to our space, too. The library has been a place to showcase our students’ music, singing, art and Minecraft projects as well.

We are looking forward to an even more exciting year ahead!

- Mrs Renner

Cultural Week display

NZ Music Month performance

Row:

3rd Row:

2nd Row:

Front Row:

Daniel Stokes, Liam Stiles, Hanzhi (Jonathan) Jiang, Nicholas Jones, Isaac Albery Aditya Manda, Brooklyn Snelgrove, Roy Zhu, Samay Kansal, Ethan Edge, Jacob Porteous, Sam Fletcher Zane Merson, Rina Zhao, Trivahn Walker-Riggins, Troy Poole, Vivian Ho, JeanJubair Tohill, Tanay Sharma, Mrs Heather Fox (Teacher)

Daniel Zhao, Martina (Zhining) Zhang, Anurag Manda, Mr William Harlow (Teacher), Jack Walch, Sangjoon Lee, Ashton Russell

Oscar Walsdorf, Isaac

William

3rd Row:

2nd Row: Front Row:

Ella

Eric

Daniel Zhao

Leo

Ella Smith, Anurag Manda, Toby Bowler, Arnah Currie, Tanay Sharma, Jasper Ludbrook Jean-Jubair Tohill, Christine Wang, Jiayi Cao, Tessa Clearwater, Claire Johnstone, Ruby McKay, Monique James-Thomas, Li Hang Cao Martina (Zhining) Zhang, Isabella Egan, Jack Walch, Roy Zhu, Sam Fletcher, Samay Kansal, Annabelle Stokes

Back Row:

2nd Row:

Front Row: Annabelle Choy, Leo Neilsen, Isaac Albery, Hanzhi (Jonathan) Jiang, Eric Joe, Ella Snyman, Aditya Manda Monique James-Thomas, Claire Johnstone, Anurag Manda, Arnah Currie, Ella Smith, Ruby McKay, Mr Ian Campbell (Teacher) Martina (Zhining) Zhang, Isabella Egan, Jack Walch, Roy Zhu, Sam Fletcher, Samay Kansal, Annabelle Stokes

Back Row: 4th Row: 3rd Row:

2nd Row: Front Row:

Mark Liao, Liam Stiles, Hanzhi (Jonathan) Jiang, Nicholas Jones, Aditya Manda Sangjoon Lee, Roy Zhu, Daniel Zhao, Eric Joe, Ethan Edge, Samay Kansal Mr William Harlow (Teacher), Zane Merson, Raymond Li, Fionna (Xuhan) Sun, Troy Poole, Vivian Ho, Rina Zhao, Tanay Sharma, Ashton Russell Monique James-Thomas, Hailey (Jiwoo) Son, Trivahn Walker-Riggins, Julia Chang, Kelly Leung, Li Hang Cao, Jean-Jubair Tohill, Jabez Packer, Mrs Heather Fox (Teacher) Daniel Stokes, Brooklyn Snelgrove, Haoyang Zhang, Anurag Manda, Martina (Zhining) Zhang, Jack Walch, Ziqian Wang, Sam Fletcher, Austen Plimmer

ROCK BAND - LO CARB

ROCK BAND - ORANGE AND LIME

BIG BAND

CHAMBER CHOIR

CHAPEL CHOIR

CONCERT BAND

New Music Suite Hall of Fame

New Music Suite mural

Present: Finlay Bayne (drums), Liam Fairweather (saxophone, keyboard and rhythm), Jackson Norris (vocals and guitar), Asher Downing (bass guitar)

Back

Present: Sam Flecther (lead guitar and backing vocals), Nicholas Jones (lyrics, vocals and drums), Jack Walch (vocals, keyboard and rhythm guitar), Brooklyn Snelgrove (bass guitar)

Back Row: 4th Row:

Albery, Hanzhi (Jonathan) Jiang,

Joe,

Annabelle Choy,

Rushbrooke,

Neilsen, Daniel Stokes, Sangjoon Lee, Aditya Manda, Mr Ian Campbell (Teacher)

Snyman,

BAND CAMP

The Music Department started 2024 with its Annual Band Camp, a three-day residential for our Big Band and Concert Band groups, offering all our new musicians the chance to see what our large ensembles are about.

This year, we were joined by guest conductors Mr Stewart Stanbridge and Mr Oliver Barratt, who worked with our students before Mr Greg Taylor took over the direction of the bands for 2024.

The Concert Band consists of 40 students, combining our best wind, brass, and percussion players to create a large ensemble. This year, the goal of the Concert Band has been to build and develop a more challenging repertoire, and this process began at band camp. Students worked in sectionals and as a full ensemble to perform three pieces at the informal concert. Our thanks go to Mr Stanbridge for his guidance.

The Big Band worked under Mr Barratt and made a great start to the year ahead. They prepared pieces for the concert while also working in their own sectionals. It

was a great preview of what was to come for the Big Band.

Band Camp is also about making friends with like-minded people, and we had several opportunities to do this. A rousing music quiz led by Sam Kansal still has us laughing, and we enjoyed ongoing Jenga and Connect Four challenges.

It was a fantastic way to start the year.

- Mrs Fox

Concert Band

Sam Kansal rehearses

Woodwind sectional

Saxophone sectional

ROCK BANDS

This year has been incredibly successful for our rock bands. Our senior bands, Lo Carb (Jackson Norris, Asher Downing, Finlay Bayne, and Liam Fairweather) and Orange and Lime (Jack Walch, Sam Fletcher, Brooklyn Snelgrove, and Nic Jones), continue to pursue their music-making at school, regionally, nationally, and now even internationally.

Both bands gave outstanding performances at the Smokefree Rockquest heats and regional

finals, with Lo Carb winning the Waikato heat and moving on to the National Finals, where they worked with The Porch studio to professionally record their entry songs. We are extremely proud of this achievement—being in the final seven bands out of 700 entries is incredible!

Orange and Lime also worked with The Porch and have recorded and released their song “Tuck Up,” which has received international recognition through regular

downloads and listens. We wish both bands all the best as they move forward in their journey and leave St Paul’s Collegiate School.

Our junior rock bands are rehearsing regularly through our new Friday Jam sessions, where they receive guidance from music staff to support their development. Watch this space as the St Paul’s rock bands continue to share their music!

- Mrs Fox

Lo Carb performing

Liam Fairweather

Nic Jones

Orange and Lime

Tuck up

Jack Walch

Brooklyn Snelgrove and Sam Fletcher

Asher Downing, Jackson Norris, Finlay Bayne and Liam Fairweather Jackson Norris

CHOIR

This year has been filled with singing, and working with our choirs has been a joy. Expertly led by Mr Ian Campbell, our allcomers St Paul’s Chapel Choir has performed regularly in chapel services and achieved a “Highly Commended” award at the Big Sing Waikato and Bay of Plenty regional competition.

The audition-based cappella Chamber Choir has also had an excellent year, receiving a ‘Highly Commended’ award at Big Sing Regionals and advancing to the Cadenza Finals, where they earned a top-level silver award. The Chamber Choir has performed regularly in chapel concerts and as part of the service programme within the community. This year, they focused on blending voices and developing repertoire to enable more frequent performances. The Choir is growing in skill and confidence, and we are extremely proud of the achievements.

Our choir members are incredibly dedicated, rehearsing both before and after school, and attending a weekend choir camp where they

performed a short piece under the guidance of guest conductor Fergus Beytt. They also performed beautifully at Good Vibrations and

are expanding their repertoire with a range of exciting new pieces.

- Mrs Fox

Issac Albery, Claire Johnstone, Bella Egan, Roy Zhu, Ella Synman, James Su, Annabelle Choy and Ian Campbell at Big Sing

Chapel Choir at the Founders' Service

Chamber Choir at Good Vibrations

CONCERT BAND AND BIG BAND

This year, our band director, Mr Greg Taylor, has led both the Concert Band and Big Band in a quest to expand their repertoire and challenge the instrumentalists with more difficult works.

The Concert Band began its journey during Band Camp in January 2024, where Mr Stewart Stanbridge brought his expertise to rehearse pieces for a short concert, including the catchy “Cumberland Cross” with its Scottish themes. During term time, Mr Taylor worked on the repertoire for the Matamata Festival of Bands and other performances, including the very challenging “Avatar” title music, “From the Highest Peak,” and, more recently, “Crush,” selected by long-time band member and trumpet section leader, Sam Kansal. The Concert Band has focused on playing with changing time signatures and improving their overall sound. They ended Term 2 with a full performance in assembly, filling the Chapel of Christ the King with music as they performed their three most recent pieces.

The Big Band has also had a successful year, with Mr Taylor pushing their already high standards even higher with a challenging repertoire. The complex drum part in “Caravan” was delivered perfectly by Nic Jones. This year’s works included “Norwegian Wood,” “Harlem Nocturne,” “Tuxedo Junction,” and “The Chicken,” with its intricate middle 8 section providing a challenge the band was able to rise to. The Big Band travelled to Southwell School for their annual

assembly performance, as well as performing regularly at school events.

A new venture this year was the formation of our Jazz Combo, which performed at the St Paul’s Gala Dinner. The students, learning to take on their own parts and improvise, proved this to be a popular and successful new group, led by Mr Taylor.

- Mrs Fox

Big Band performing at Southwell

Jazz Combo - Mr Cakebread, Mr Taylor, Jesse Chen, Sam Kansal, Brooklyn Snelgrove, Anu Manda and Nic Jones

GOOD VIBRATIONS

Good Vibrations is always the musical highlight of the year, and 2024 was no exception. This year’s theme celebrated our ensemble music, which has seen significant growth in 2024, with our groups achieving huge successes. The concert opened with the St Paul’s Collegiate School Kapa Haka group, and it was a pleasure to see this new addition to the event.

We were then treated to an array of classical, pop, rock, and jazz music from our ensembles: Brass Quintet, Trumpet Quartet, Tuba Quartet, String Orchestra,

Zleepers Chamber Group, Lo Carb (via video), and our newly formed Jazz Combo. Our largest ensembles also showcased their hard work throughout the year, with Chamber Choir, Chapel Choir, Big Band, and Concert Band all performing challenging repertoire with panache.

To close the evening, we celebrated our departing Year

music students with a round of applause before Orange and Lime ended the show with their nowfamous song, “Tuck Up.” It was an exciting evening filled with different genres, from Bach to our own students’ compositions, reflecting the rich and vibrant music life of St Paul’s Music Department.

- Mrs Fox 13

Brooklyn Snelgrove, Anu Manda, Austen Plimmer, Sangjoon Lee and Sam Kansal

Olivia Zhao

Rina Zhao, Liam Stiles, Sam Kansal and Sangjoon Lee

CHAMBER GROUPS

This year our chamber music has grown with our groups including; “Zleepers” chamber group, Brass Quintet, Trumpet Quartet, Tuba Quartet, String Orchestra, and 8 Hands Piano. Our chamber groups are expertly coached and guided by Mr Chris Greenslade, Mr Chris Nation and Mr Bill Stoneham. We also have a number of students experiencing success in Chamber music groups across Hamilton, and it is great to see our musicians widening their musical experiences.

Our Trumpet Quartet, Brass Quintet, and “Zleepers” competed at the New Zealand Community Trust Chamber Music Contest in June.

The Trumpet Quartet, made up of Sam Kansal, Sangjoon Lee, Liam Stiles and Rina Zhao performed “Three Heroic Marches” and “Summer Samba.” The adjudicator praised the selection, saying it was “a great choice of pieces! They really suited you well,” and also commended the “great use of rhythm” and how well the members cued each other and played together.

The St Paul’s Brass Quintet, consisting of Sam Kansal, Sangjoon Lee, Austen Plimmer, Anu Manda, Brooklyn Snelgrove, received a Highly Commended award for their performance of “Five Towns.” The adjudicator noted their “great stage presence,” and described the performance as “fantastically fun,” offering “particular congratulations to the low brass.” Overall, they said the performance was “excellent.”

Zleepers, made up of Martina Zhang, Olivia Zhao, and Daniel Zhao, performed “Suite Opus 1576.” The adjudicator commented on their “great navigation of tricky passages,” the “fantastic change of mood,” and their “wonderful liveliness.”

Additionally, Kelly Leung (Year 11) participated with her own chamber group, Tritones, in which she plays piano, and they won the competition for the Waikato district!

- Mrs Fox

Cancer Lodge Trumpet Quartet - Charlotte Belz, Rina Zhao, Sangjoon Lee, Sam Kansal, Liam Stiles and Roy Zhu

Zleepers in assembly - Martina Zhang Olivia Zhao and Daniel Zhao

Receiving chamber music certificates

INTERNATIONAL DEPARTMENT

This year marked the introduction of the International Council, and it has proven to be an excellent initiative. The council members— Anita Cho, Daniel Zhao, Jesse Chen, Phanthapat (Mac) Athikitrawee, Martina Zhang, Jora Singh, Bhuri (Mark) Sripinyo, and Matteo Romano-le Roux—have each shown incredible dedication, enthusiasm, and care for all things international.

Throughout the year, the council has been involved in various activities, from organising school-wide events such as Race Relations Day and Cultural Day, where we highlighted the importance of diversity, unity, and acceptance, to hosting a games night and birthday lunch for international students to enjoy and spend time together. Each council member brought their own ideas and abilities to these events, helping to ensure their success.

A highlight has been seeing many international students and council members step outside their comfort zones. During the Race Relations Day and Cultural

Day assembly and Chapel Service, international students and council members spoke and performed in front of the school, proudly sharing their cultures.

These moments have strengthened the bond between domestic and international students and reinforced the significance of embracing the diversity and beauty of people from around the world.

-

Trelise Forster (Head of International)

Mrs Benefield, Keigo Murakami, Yuheng (Leo) Li, Pichyakorn (Leo) Jantanavarangrue, Kosuke Takeda, Karin (Golf) Intasamakul, Supakorn (Garfield) Trakarnsakdikul and Mrs Richardson

Finnja Koschlig

Mayor Paula Southgate, Kosuke Takeda, Pichyakorn (Leo) Jantanavarangrue, Supakorn (Garfield) Trakarnsakdikul, Karin (Golf) Intasamakul and Yuheng (Leo) Li

1 Munieh Shehadeh, Mrs Richardson and Shixiang (Steve) Meng Napaut (Nest) Itthipalkul and Shaluck (JJ) Nanthachaiporn Karin (Golf) Intasamakul at Tihoi

Daniel Zhao Peerawit (Mart) Athikitrawee, Keigo Murakami, Trelise Forster, Daniel Zhao, Jesse Chen, Anita Cho and Martina Zhang Jiayi (Jessie) Cao

Kulnides Family at Tihoi (Nattavut, Prinn, Praan and Chompan) Jiayi (Jessie) Cao, Friend, Friend, Yongxin (Cora) Yuan and Jiaxin (Chelsy) Chai Bhuri (Mark) Sripinyo

AGRIBUSINESS DEPARTMENT

St Paul’s students get involved in agribusiness and horticulture from Year 9 through the Feed the World module. Our junior students learn about soil management and horticulture in the school gardens while honing practical gardening skills.

During the year, our Year 11 Agricultural and Horticultural Science students spent a day at the Hamilton Gardens, exploring soil types, maintenance practices, and plant growth. These experiences provided key insights into kaitiakitanga (guardianship) and whanaungatanga (relationships) in an agricultural and horticultural context. They also had the opportunity to visit Gavin’s Goat Milking Farm, where they learned about dairy goat management practices and observed goat behaviour.

The students thoroughly enjoyed the hands-on learning, practical observations, and demonstrations of best practices in sustainable farming.

The Year 12 Agribusiness students demonstrated innovation by making delicious chocolatey treats from hemp hearts, an example

of a new use for organisms. They visited Daltons and Dreamview Creamery to prepare for their internal Achievement Standard on future-proofing. These visits provided insights into the careers available in these industries.

The Year 12 and 13 Agricultural and Horticultural Science classes also spent time in our school orchard, learning pruning techniques from Chris Corfe of Marc Doyle Treework.

Year 13 Agribusiness students visited various primary sector organisations, including Cambridge Stud, Manuka Health,

and Monvale Blueberries, to gain a deeper understanding of futureproofing strategies and business responses.

They also participated in a handson activity—making camembert— as part of their assessment, helping them learn about the art of Agribusiness.

The Year 13 Agribusiness students capped off the year with the annual Crocodile Pit competition, where they faced off in a friendly competition of innovation, practicality, and creativity.

- Mrs Allen

Year 12

Year 13 Agribusiness students visit Manuka Health

1 Che Gault learning about pricking out in the St Paul’s Hort garden Olive Montgomerie, Briar Roden and Mariska Pereira place fourth in the Crocodile Pit competition

Watson (Year 12)

Hill,

Hagan

Jones pruning the school orchard

CONSTRUCTION

In 2024, the Construction class undertook a range of projects across the campus. The main project, a new management building for the Tihoi campus, provided students with valuable onsite experience under the guidance of expert carpenter Adrian Wesford.

Students were given a rare opportunity to work alongside industry professionals, gaining practical experience on a live construction site and accessing the depth and breadth of knowledge required for a project of this complexity.

A temporary building site was set up in the corner of Lissette Field, allowing students and staff to follow the progress of the build with anticipation.

The Construction class takes great pride in their contributions and looks forward to seeing the buildings completed. Both structures will then be transported to Tihoi and prepared for Intake 1, 2025.

- Mr Nielsen

Ben Settle, Pera Nelson, Hunter Davis-Strangwick, Kade Slade and George Blennerhassett

Tihoi building project

Kade Slade, Hunter Davis-Strangwick and Pera Nelson

Blennerhasstt

Settle

Pera Nelson, Harry Silich and Ben Settle install ceiling joists Olive Montgomerie, Hayden Lloyd and Cristiano Sarich

DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY

The 2024 academic year has been exciting for our Computer Science and Digital Innovation streams, showcasing the cuttingedge skills and creativity of our students. From mastering industry-standard frameworks to crafting real-world solutions, our young innovators are proving they’re ready to shape the digital landscape of tomorrow.

Leveling Up with Vue.js

A game-changing addition to our St Paul’s Diploma curriculum has been the introduction of Vue. js, a state-of-the-art JavaScript framework that’s taking the web development world by storm. This strategic move has significantly elevated the skill set our students acquire as they progress through the school, preparing them for the dynamic field of front-end development.

Animating the Future

The Digital Innovation stream hasn’t been left behind, with the exciting integration of Adobe Animate into our toolkit. This powerful software opens up a world of possibilities, laying the groundwork for advanced

animation projects in Year 12 and beyond. Our students are now equipped to bring their wildest creative visions to life.

Year 13 Showcase: From Classroom to Real World

Our Year 13 students have truly outdone themselves this year with final projects that demonstrate not just technical prowess, but also a keen understanding of real-world problem-solving. Many students showcased the confidence to tackle Scholarshiplevel work, creating impactful projects for actual clients.

Spotlight on Student Projects

• Solomon Island Medical Mission (SIMM) Website Jimmy Ma’s project for Rev Peter Rickman’s charity is a testament to how technology can amplify important causes. This sleek, informative website brings much-needed visibility to SIMM’s crucial work.

• Next-Gen E-Commerce Platform Anita Cho’s online cosmetics store is a shining example of full-stack development. With features

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like inventory management and a simulated checkout process, it’s a glimpse into the future of online shopping.

12 Digital Innovation: Where Creativity Meets Technology

Our Year 12 students are already making waves with their innovative designs and prototypes.

• Jesse Chen: Revolutionizing Point of Sale Jesse’s Figma prototype for a fictional takeaway restaurant showcases the power of usercentered design in everyday applications.

• Xan Macemon: Pixelating the Gaming World Xan’s pixel art game design, prototyped in GDevelop, showcasing a fusion of artistic talent and technical skills.

- Mr Mika

Jesse Chen

Anita Cho

Xan Macemon

Tom Mason - Year 9

Jimmy Ma

Raymond Li - Year 9

Cody Hood - Year 9

ENGLISH

In a world saturated with information, it is more crucial than ever for our aakonga to develop not only the ability to absorb knowledge but also the critical discernment necessary to filter and analyse it. The 2024 year has been one of evolution and growth for both our students and the English department. As we navigate an increasingly complex, knowledge-rich landscape, our focus remains on equipping students with the tools to critically assess what they learn, form their own reasoned opinions, and distinguish between valuable knowledge and that which is superfluous.

In an era where opinions abound and facts often blur, these skills are vital for shaping thoughtful, informed individuals.

We are immensely proud of the students’ achievements in 2024, particularly in public speaking. James Heap took home the Junior Speech Competition title, delivering a speech that captivated with its wit and insight on the topic of ‘Failure.’

Aidan Hodgson’s compelling and confident delivery, ‘The Role of Luck,’ secured him the Senior Speech Competition win. These successes serve as a testament to the high calibre of our students and their ability to express themselves with clarity and purpose.

This year has also seen a further refinement of our teaching practices, with a renewed emphasis on fostering independent thought, encouraging dialogue, and supporting diverse learning styles. Our students have risen to these challenges, evolving not only as learners but as individuals capable of critical and reflective thinking.

The department has placed a strong focus on developing courses that cater to different modes of learning, embracing both traditional and innovative approaches to ensure that all students find their pathway to success.

We continue to strive for excellence, ensuring that our aakonga gain not only knowledge but also the wisdom and discernment to navigate the complexities of the modern world. The year has been one of growth, reflection, and critical inquiry— qualities that will serve our students well into the future.

- Mr Summerfield

Senior Speech Competition - Olive-Rose Hapuku (Third), Aidan Hodgson (First) and Annie Stokes (Second)

Junior Speech Competition - Josh Hansen (Second), James Heap (First) and Anurag Manda (Third)

SENIOR SPEECH WINNER

Aidan Hodgson

A 300 million volt hammer from the heavens is what Shenandoah Park Ranger, Roy Sullivan experienced on the 25th of June, 1977. What makes this truly remarkable is this was not the first, but the seventh time he was struck by lightning. Most would say that being struck by even once let alone seven times would make Ranger Sullivan incredibly unlucky, but does it alter your perception to consider that fact he actually survived these seven times? Ultimately, fortune is a fickle mistress, it’s true, but bearing in mind examples such as this, it is undeniable that luck plays a major role in our paths through the world. The hand of luck doesn't play favourites, and accordingly, we need to be prepared for this reality.

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson said: “Success isn't always about greatness. It's about consistency. Consistent hard work leads to success. Greatness will come.” I categorically disagree with the implications of this statement from. We all know the value of hard work, but it is frankly ridiculous to expect all of your dreams to come true just because you work as hard as you possibly can. It really sucks, but life just doesn't work like that. You can’t say that Mark Zuckerberg became a multibillionaire through hard work alone any more than it's reasonable to argue that a child labourer in Cambodia just needs to work harder to break free of the poverty cycle. It is clear that luck plays a huge role in these individuals reaching very different points in life. Ultimately, external circumstances do affect our lives, and while it's nice to pretend that luck visits all fairly, this would of course contradict the very definition of randomness.

It's important to remember this. Luck is by nature fickle, and no one is inherently ‘lucky’. Just because you bet it all on black and win, 4 times in a row, doesn't mean you should continue gambling. Inherently, statistics regress to the mean, so good or bad ‘luck’ will tend to balance out. This means, that while luck can have massive impacts on your life, it can’t be controlled, so expecting luck to work for you is irrational. An important component of life for many people is determinacy: the ability to control your life. Luck does not offer this luxury.

Consider the life of Vincent van Gogh. He was a prolific, incredibly talented artist. However, luck did not favour him with success while he was alive, and in the end, he took his own life. This was partly because he had mentally exhausted himself over a long period of time, and failed to reach the very high standards he set for himself. History remembers Van Gogh in a different light, however, and for all intents and purposes, he has achieved immortality on the canvas- a goal all artists surely aspire to. So it could indeed be argued that Van Gogh was lucky in this sense. But despite this luck, fulfilling wishes, Van Gogh never had real control over his future, or even arguably his fame. So while no great success comes without fortune, in its own way, fortune never conveys any certainty, just possibilities.

At this point, It’d be fair to ask me: “Well then, what exactly can be done for success in life” 2 things here: as a 17-year-old old I am in no way qualified to give any life advice. I haven’t even decided what I want to study in uni yet. As a second point: The whole issue is that nothing can ever be achieved without a little bit of luck. That's just a fact. However, working hard to place yourself in the best position to take advantage of good luck, and preparing for unfortunate scenarios are the only real actions we can take. It may be disconcerting to say that we don’t have true agency, but It is straight-up fallacious to say otherwise. It is far too easy to say that someone else's position ahead of you is just ‘dumb luck’, or ‘genetics’ or ‘natural talent’ and likewise, it’s easy to look down on others in compromised positions, think to yourself ‘no motivation’ or lack of ‘mental strength’ Our psychology tends to inflate our own egos by affirming ‘yes, I'm special, I deserve it because I work hard’ and minimize others ‘he’s just talented’. In short, sometimes it is better to mind our own lanes. Because realistically, there is a lot of room for control that we are allowed, and athletes like Michael Jordan don’t get to the top of their fields with just good genetics {pause]. Like what? Really

As Roy Sullivan experienced on seven different occasions throughout the years, life really isn't fair. Like it or not, luck makes a massive difference in the lives of all. We can’t pretend that luck is fair, and good things always come to those who wait. Certainly, though, it is just as harmful to give up on the notion of hard work entirely and justify other's good fortune through, well, good fortune. Ultimately, there is little we can truly control, so it’s important to take measures that we can while staying mindful of the fact that success is never guaranteed.

In the end, Lif

CREATIVE WRITING

Descriptor: With a spotlight on the novella ‘The Yellow Wallpaper’, this piece explores mental health. With a heavy lens of morbidity and brute appeal, ‘Tiles’ makes us question our own attitudes and experiences with mental health.

By

Ekaterina Richardson

Title: Tiles

Cold tiles prick my feet, as I step in I take care not to cut them on the sharp edges. My head drones with the sound of rain. I exhale to relax but my head never feels empty. I can hear talking from outside of the bathroom now. Not even the water from the metal head, or the gushing air from the ventilation, could cover the whispers. It made my heart sink, because typically with distraction I could forget about these voices. But no, the voices just kept talking, and I just knew they weren't really there but every time I had the compulsion to check. Who was out there? Were they here to hurt me? I never knew the true truth—not the reassurance from the doctor that 'no one is here to hurt you'— but the truth that would protect me and prepare me for the worst. I run my soapy fingers throughout my hair. But my hand tingles and feels uncomfortable. Nothing I do can ever help me rest. The panic is really just too much sometimes. I know my skin only itches and burns when I pay too much attention to it, and that my heart only races when I remember it's there, but I just can't stop thinking. Just thinking is a burden.

Tears well up in my eyes, here is the only safe place I can sob like this. My mum knows no difference between the water that comes from my eyes and the water I wash myself with. I feel trapped and stuck that I can’t tell the truth to her. But I know the truth would be too much for her to bear. She already deals with the trouble of having me in her home. The long showers I take. The water that seeps out from under the leaky door, damages the walls and floorboards. So many towels that need to be washed. I still don't know why she puts up with me. Whenever I’m brave enough I really focus on the whispers, and they begin to sound like her… maybe she's the reason I’m so nervous?

“You worry too much,” I never learned how not to worry. My heart keeps racing, I feel as if it will continue to get faster and faster until it just stops. I need to calm myself down, but I can't. I can't. I continue to sob. My tears sting my eyes. Maybe it would just be better if I finished fighting, and let my heart stop. No, I can’t think that. Giving up is cowardly. My brain feels like it's spinning and rolling in my skull, blurring my vision. I’m seeing stars. Am I even really alive right now? I can feel the blood in my veins get cold and sour, the warm shower water now useless to help me. The chatter and voices now creep under my skin, shifting around in my muscles and weighing my arms down.I might die. The top half of my body gets heavy, and the bottom half gets light. My feet can no longer feel the floor, as my head falls to meet the tiles.

Descriptor: An endearing and honest account of sibling dynamics. This piece is inspired by the raw love and admiration between two sisters.

By Olive-Rose Hapuku

Title: Space Between Us

She swims like she paints. Colours seem to effortlessly and deliberately blend into smooth motion. Each stroke is graceful, she is her own masterpiece in the water. Bright blues, greens and yellows merge and dance together as she glides. Paddling, she creates a pattern that weaves behind her. It is there when she leaves the room too – an energy that etches into memory. She’s electric – sometimes, frighteningly. Her nofear personality is like a torrent of rapids, surging and reshaping the landscape.

We are different. I find her extraversion an irritation like an unrelenting spotlight, she never dims. She is a persistent buzz that won’t silence. Still, I can’t help but notice our similarities, appreciating her brilliance. We play a never ending game of copycat. She mimics my gestures, expressions and frustratingly my style. It is not uncommon to open a drawer only to find it emptied or in disarray by her whirlwind of chaos. She always leaves her mark. My moisturiser, earrings and favourite tees all become casualties, returned with imperfections, stained or emptied.

CREATIVE WRITING

I watch her in the water from the sand. In years passed, we would play together. We’d build intricate sand creations, adorned with tiny circular shells, dig moats and float small spinifex around smoothed corners. We’d duck and dive and giggle, performing handstands beneath the surface of waves, with small feet knocked by the shore break.

We are up and down, tidal. We seldom speak. Our interactions ebb and flow. She is red and fierce. I am dark and cold. We fight. Words pass lips, they are shards of glass that hurt. Space between us widens in the heat of these moments we split and divide. Like little pieces of china we fall to the floor, broken and scattered. It’s difficult to repair. Mending these fractures is daunting, it’s uncertain. Seldom do we speak. Instead, we pass one another in the hallway, absorbed on our phones. Disconnected.

I find her huddled in a heap in the bathroom. Wet-faced and alone, she weeps. Her head hangs low, her hands cradle her forehead, she trembles in silent sorrow. The intensity that usually defines her is replaced by an eerie quiet. It’s profound. Sadness fills her. The sparkle is gone. I lift my voice but there is no space for words, no place for them in the room. She carries the weight of the world on her tiny shoulders.

I kneel beside her and reach out. It’s her first – a heartbreak I know too. There is shared understanding, an understanding that’s unspoken. It’s something we now both grasp. She is muted, subdued, calm. It’s not her but speaks to the pain. I wait. I watch. Wrapping my arms around her frame, she lets me hold her too. We sit and share the quiet. Like a gentle breeze, time cools and heals. And we talk once more.

Then cracks repair. It’s subtle at first. Like a shoreline smoothed after the storm, we realign, a new resilience forms. It’s in the words, the interactions. They change. We laugh, giggle even, like we did before. We build. This time it’s a relationship – our friendship – piecing back together something stronger, something lasting. Jagged jigsaw porcelain pieces lock into place. They are glued together now by a common bond.

She swims like she paints – my sister. Colours blend and weave, a tapestry and art is left where she moves. Her body is elegant and refined, her strokes are fluid and effortless. Brush strokes create a fusion of hues behind. I watch in awe – proud of who she has become.

Descriptor: Engage the reader right from the start! This excerpt from a collaborative writing task showcases a powerful voice, questioning the reader to question whether they are simply a cog in a machine or capable of more.

Opening of "The Machine" by Judah Downing and Alexander Macemon

Title: The Machine

You are not free. Your very reality is a cog in the machine that is society. You have no say in what you are. You are what you are. Just another piece of the puzzle that must fall into place, your place behind these yellowed walls. Your very existence is to function for the machine. The machine is what gets us up in the morning, and tells us when to go to bed. The machine is everything that we have ever known and will ever know. Society is a contraption, a complexity of moving parts machined to a glossed finish. There is no place for defects, no place for imperfection, no place for a spanner in the works of the machine. You have a purpose, you have a job, so do it.

But what if you didn't want to? What if you are independent? You aren't. What if you are free-thinking? You aren't. What if you are something that you were not made to be? You aren't. The machine doesn't care what you want, the machine cares about having all of its parts functioning as intended. All of its parts kept within its boundaries. If your mind does not belong to the machine, you do not belong in the machine. You are broken, a part to be replaced. No more value, no more purpose, no more role to play in the grand schematics that is the machine, yet it keeps you trapped.

MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT

This year, the Otago Junior Maths Competition first round took place on Tuesday, 9 April, with seventy students from Years 9-11 registered to compete. Twentysix students received Merit, placing them in the top half of the country for their age group. Of these seventy students, eight made it through to the second round of the competition on Wednesday 15 May, and three students were upgraded to Distinction, placing them in the top 15% nationwide.

Distinction:

• Lachlan Kay (Year 9)

• Cullen Li (Year 9)

• Ethan Peng (Year 11)

The Australian Maths Competition took place on Wednesday, 7 August, with sixty students signed up. This time, the competition was open to all students from Years 9-13. The following students were awarded Distinction, placing them in the top 15% nationwide:

Distinction:

Mark Liao (Year 10), Aditya Manda (Year 11), Ethan Peng (Year 11), George MacDonald (Year 12) and Nurie Choi (Year 9)

The annual Waimaths Competition was held at Rototuna High School on Wednesday, 14 August. Teams of three students worked together to answer 20 challenging questions in 45 minutes. About 15 schools across Waikato entered.

Year 9 team members: (Fourth)

• Anurag Manda

• Nurie Choi

• Kevin Chen

Year 10 team members: (Second)

• Troy Poole

• Ryan Koo

• Mark Liao

Year 11 team members: (Second)

• Annabelle Stokes

• Ethan Peng

• Aditya Manda

Congratulations to all these students who represented our school so well. Special thanks also go to Mr Torrance, Mrs Gibbs, and Mrs Hastie, who accompanied the teams on the night.

Year 11 Diploma

A personal thanks to my fantastic team for their contributions in developing the Year 11 Maths programme for our new St Paul’s

Diploma. This has been a large departure from our usual routines, and much time and effort has been spent developing three new courses to cater to all student needs.

Staffing

We warmly welcomed Dr Paul Carter, who joined us at the end of 2024 from the United Kingdom. He will be part-time in Mathematics and is also the new Head Coach for rowing.

- Mrs Hastie

Year 11 Waimaths team: Annabelle Stokes, Yixi (Ethan) Peng and Aditya Manda

Charlie Sigley - last Maths lesson before Tihoi

Shaehveer Mann (Year 11) collecting data

12 AS Maths enthusiasm. From left: Oscar Coxhead, Jasper Ludbrook, Ashwin Borkhar and Zi Xun (Stanley) Lin

Year 11 Statistics presentation Cody Morris last Maths lesson before Tihoi Otago Maths Competition

Adam Chapman and Joshua Coutinho - powercut!

Year 11 collaborative assessment. From left: Kelly Leung, Saffron Coley and Hunter Corson

SCIENCE DEPARTMENT

Millions saw the apple fall, but only Newton asked why…Science this year has been all about asking why. With large changes to our Year 11 Science courses our focus was on WHY this content, WHY this activity, WHY this method, WHY and WHY not. Although a constant work in progress we have made a great start to having a bespoke programme that helps best prepare our students for Year 12.

Along with the creation of new courses we also had the arrival of a new Physics teacher Mrs Deborah Keep. She says she “is enjoying teaching motivated and hard working students that want to excel”. She has been an absolute gain to the Science Department and is definitely a ‘keeper’. Another new edition was our chimpanzee skeleton which will be used in teaching Human Evolution in Year 13 Biology. We are however still waiting on a name for our new Chimp and are open for suggestions.

There has been a lot of great success in the Sciences this year.

Some standouts are:

- Shanaz Chen and Aidan Hodgson who gained bronze in the Biology Olympiad entrance examination. This means they will go on to partake in the tutorial programme.

- Asha Russell gained a highly commended in the Science Fair for her board on how different netting affects evaporation.

- EPro8 had a record of seven teams partaking in the competition. The junior team “SPC Purple” secured 5th place in the semi-finals, narrowly missing out

on making it to the Grand Final The senior team “SPC Doorknobs 2.0. The” came in 2nd place and progressed to the semi finals also where unfortunately they missed out by 10 points on securing a place in the Grand Final.

There’s always something happening in the Science department, and whether it be tutorials, dissections, zoo trips, marble runs or the occasional rocket, both our students and teachers have always got their eye on the WHY.

- Ms Schollum

Zoo trip - Jonny Fitzgerald, Dylan Penn and Matt Walters

Asha Russell - Science Fair Zoo trip - Charlie Baker, Liam Johnstone, Michay Murray, Paddy Lloyd and George Flexman

EPro8 Challenge - Jasper Ludbrook, Roy Zhu and Liam Stile EPro8 Challenge - Ethan Hu, Anurag Manda, Luke Lockwood and Nurie Choi EPro8 Challenge Team SPC

Purple - Ash Gullery, Owen MacDonald, Connor Luxton and Tanay Sharma EPro8 Challenge - Annie Stokes, James Su and Asha Russell

Cullen Li,

Lachlan Kay, Jubair Tohill and Anurag Manda Mark Liao - Science Fair

SOCIAL SCIENCES

In 2024, the Social Science faculty at St Paul’s Collegiate School celebrated another successful year of excellence in teaching and learning.

The faculty has always been committed to connecting students with their local communities, ensuring that the learning is tied to real-world experiences. Our Business students once again held their much-anticipated market day after working collaboratively for nine weeks to deliver detailed business plans. Their hard work culminated in a successful event, with students selling their products and services to the St Paul’s community. After returning to class, they reflected on the execution of their business plans, which helped strengthen their problem-solving skills and develop practical, real-world business insights.

Throughout the year, numerous business owners and leaders generously shared their insights with Accounting, Economics, and Business students, offering valuable exposure to industry practices. The Year 12 Economics

class took a local approach by focusing on the Ruakura Inland Port and Logistics Superhub, examining how government and Tainui investment is shaping regional growth and promoting sustainability for future generations.

Our Junior Enterprise Studies students have enjoyed successful market evenings where they pitched their marketing campaigns and sold their products to parents and the school community. The evenings featured an impressive range of high-quality merchandise, with hand-crafted native timber products proving to be the most popular. Every group ended the night with a solid profit and invaluable hands-on business experience.

Geography classes maintained their strong tradition of learning outside the classroom. The Year 12 class visited Raglan to study how the local environment is coping with increased tourism, while Year 13 students explored tourism development in Rotorua, including a visit to Te Puia and a discussion with the Rotorua

Lakes Council. Year 11 students travelled to Auckland to examine how the Auckland Volcanic field plays a role in how people use the environment today.

History students also had an eventful year, with Year 13 exploring the local land wars through a visit to the Te Awamutu Museum and significant historical sites, despite some challenging weather. Year 11 History students travelled to the Auckland Museum to support their research on New Zealand’s role in World War One.

As we celebrate this year of achievement, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to Ian Campbell and Garth Littlejohn for their dedication and service to the Social Science Faculty. Their influence on students and colleagues alike has been profound, and they will be greatly missed. We wish them all the best in their future endeavours.

- Mrs Bromwich

TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT

The Technology Department has continued to progress in 2024. Our students have built on their knowledge and application of skills. They are being innovative in design through our Design and Visual Communication programme.An understanding of practical applications of both timber and steel has been evident.

The St Paul’s Diploma has allowed our students to have a greater understanding and applications of the core skills that will support their learning in Level 2. Having more time to teach and better understand Onshape and ArchiCAD computer programs has been beneficial. More indepth learning of different tools and machinery has supported confidence and quality of work.

At the end of 2024, we had to say goodbye to Mr Mathew Hewett. We thank him for his 10 years of dedicated service. He was a well-respected teacher in the Technology Department who brought a wide range of skills and experience. We wish him all the best as he starts a new adventure at another school.

- Mr Harries

Lochie McGeough

Alexander Macemon

Tobias Martynoga Brianna Griffiths Level 3 DVC Jozef Blank welding his kite buggy frame Kye Gault Jack Walch Level 3 DVC Daniel Liang

Gower on the lathe

BADMINTON BLUE DIVISION 2 GIRLS

BADMINTON DIVISION 1 BOYS

BADMINTON RED DIVISION 2 GIRLS

BASKETBALL JUNIOR BLACK

BASKETBALL JUNIOR GOLD

BASKETBALL JUNIOR PREMIER

BASKETBALL SENIOR DEVELOPMENT

Back Row: 2nd Row:

Front Row: Lucy Steele, Renee Carey Dylan McLaren, Nurie Choi, Connor Luxton, Tobias Martynoga, Mr Paul Wilson (Coach) Cristiano Sarich, Harry Booth, Finlay Derry, Blake Sefton, George Scott

Back Row: Front Row: Gemma Humphries, Sofia Waterman, Mrs Tess Hastie (Manager) Emily Avis, Kelly Leung, Rina Zhao

Back Row: Front Row: Absent: Cullen Li, Jiaxuan Gu, Mrs Tess Hastie (Teacher) Bhuri Sripinyo, Yixi Peng, Rachanat Pipatpuanthong Jesse Chen, Zi Xun Lin

Back Row: Front Row: Sophia Williamson, Miya (Poyu) Hsieh, Sing Ho, Mrs Tess Hastie (Manager) Fiona Guo, Ashely Tse, Martina (Zhining) Zhang, Julia Chang, Ellie Qiu

Back Row: 2nd Row: Front Row: Absent: Tasman Reid

Mr Martin Simoncelli (Coach), Oliver Gordon, Ashton Reid, Mr Ellis Te KaweIzael (Coach) Ethan Hu, Lachlan Mead, Joel Welham, Thomas Blackmore, Austin Li Cassius Kimpton, Mitchell Rickman, Joel Currie, Kye Gault, Quinn McLeanBluck

Back Row: Front Row: Absent: Jack Jensen, Matenga Ormond-Hapi, Damian Evans, Mr Joshua Howard (Coach) Jason Wang, Cayden Mitchell, Reed Kahaki, Yuheng (Leo) Li, Tyler Dean Mason Isaac, Trace Mackay, Carter Larkin, Seena Rohani, Mack Millar

Back Row: 2nd Row: Front Row: Absent: James Jordan, Harry Booth, Donnacha Kelly Mr Carl Neethling (Coach), George McKenzie, Shangyang (Kevin) Chen, Kaea Parker, Zitian (Torres) Zhou, Mr Angus McKenzie (Coach) McKay Murray, Lincoln Chapman, Xavier Van Kuijk, Shaluck (JJ) Nanthachaiporn, Kees Van der Poel Bohan Yao, Leon Li, Drew Waterson, Liam Hodgson, Zachary Heathcote, Charlie Barlow, Matthew McFetridge, Evan Mackie

Back Row: 2nd Row: Front Row: Absent:

C J Snyman, Thornton Smart Shaehveer Mann, Nathan Baxter, Brayden Scott, Liam Walters, Mr Robert Torrance (Coach) Carter Horsfall, Fred McKenzie, Flynn Booth, Tyler Tretheway, Hanzhi (Jonathan) Jiang Dr Jason McGrath (Coach)

BASKETBALL SENIOR GIRLS

BASKETBALL SENIOR PREMIER

CLAY BIRD SHOOTING

CLAY TARGET SHOOTING

CLIMBING

CRICKET FIRST XI

CRICKET SECOND XI

CRICKET THIRD XI

Back Row: Front Row: Toby Robinson, Troy Stirling, Mr Ian Campbell (Coach & Manager) Simer Singh Ark, Thomas Storey, Alex Quested

Present: Dean Stirling, Alex Quested, Troy Stirling, Mr Ian Campbell (Coach)

Back Row: 2nd Row: Front Row:

Alexander Poole, Joshua Coutinho, Joshua Boswell, Jacob Porteous, Isaac Luxton Jackson Bird, Liam Stiles, Judah Downing, Lilly Robinson, Toby Bowler, Mathew Hewett (Teacher) Shaunik Punjabi, Ella Smith, Heidi Liao, Finnula Giedt, Xan Macemon

Back Row: 2nd Row: Front Row:

Campbell Boyd, Finn Bell, Lucas Hale, Liam Fisher, Jay Benefield Mr Duncan Murray (Coach), Campbell Soanes, Quintus Daniell, Leyton Birch, Kalen Lake, Mr Michael Rameka (Coach) Samson Ferrar, Thomas Yetsenga, Will Hadley, Finlay Bayne, Max Makeham

Back Row: 2nd Row: Front Row: Ryan Fisher, Archie Joll, Fraser Clegg, Lachlan Young, Ben Foster Flynn Main, Finley Fisher, Jackson Hay, Tanay Mistry, Harrison Fletcher, Mr Kieran Taylor (Coach) Louie Austin, Sanvir Harike, Liam Joll, Ashley Lake, Flynn Booth

Back Row: 2nd Row: Front Row: Absent:

Caleb Meyrick, Liam Parker Hargun Nijjar, Bruno Nelson, Jozef Blank, Thomas Ladbrook, Brad Emslie (Coach) Devaydin Sherman, Alec Harvey, Flynn Main, Tanay Mistry, Shaehveer Mann Ollie Gimblett

Back Row: Front Row: Absent: Georgia Roberts, Naiema Vea, Holly Stewart, Mrs Katie Lilley (Coach) Mia Ofsoske, Victoria Watson, Leah Ellis Mr Jeremy Coley (Coach)

Back Row: 2nd Row:

Front Row: Absent:

Jared Mitchell, Jackson Norris, Cooper Bass, Johnny van Leeuwen Mr Simon Ward (Manager), Finley Fisher, Bailey Mackwood, Flynn Booth, Asher Downing, Mr Aaron Cogswell (Coach)

Aidan Hodgson, Finlay Derry, Finn Dowling, Jette Reid, Samuel Lewis Mr Jeremy Coley (Coach), Mr Blair Brookes (Coach)

CRICKET COLTS GOLD XI

CRICKET COLTS XI

CRICKET JUNIOR GOLD XI

CRICKET JUNIOR XI

CRICKET SENIOR GIRLS XI

CROSS COUNTRY

FOOTBALL FIRST XI BOYS

FOOTBALL FIRST XI GIRLS

Back Row: 2nd Row: Front Row:

Tobias Te Ua, Logan Hickey, Mitchell Rickman Alexander Hall, Quinn Hadley, Joseph Teat, Charles Baker, James Galvin, Mr Matthew Holdgate (Coach) Jack Sandy, Thomas Blackmore, Maclaren Maber, Angus MacLeod, Oliver Hooper

Back Row: 2nd Row: Front Row: Absent:

Victor McLeod, Dylan McLaren Mr Paul Hodder (Coach), George Flexman, George Hunter, Angus Hart, Campbell Young, Mr Matthew Hart (Coach) Carter Hay, Cameron Taylor, McKay Murray, Joshua Hart, Patrick Lloyd Freddie Quinn, Thomas Hickey

Back Row: 2nd Row:

Front Row: Nicolaas Van Hout, Caius Harris George McKenzie, Tom Mason, Johnny Fitzgerald, Tanay Sharma, Mr Angus McKenzie (Coach) Adi Kang, Joshua Hansen, Fraser Grayling, Kamran Cairns, Carter Hay

Back Row: 2nd Row: Front Row: Absent:

Oliver Coley, Jacob Tucker, Lewis Brown Braeden Currie (Coach), Isaac Roberts, Tyler Percy-Graham, Mr Carl Neethling (Coach) Zac Davies, Kees Van der Poel, Thomas Blackmore, Evan Mackie, Dylan Brangwynne Jackson Lawson, Shaun Mayall, Joel Welham

Back Row: 2nd Row: Front Row: Absent: Paige Hopping, Rosie Phillips, Georgia Scott Mrs Deborah Keep (Manager), Chloe Pereira, Emma Fletcher, Ms Savannah Patterson (Coach) Maia Camp, Emerson Bell, Gracie Potter, Grace Walters, Ayva McKee Jessie Morris, Hannah Syme

Back Row: Front Row: Absent: Edward Hood, Annabelle Stokes, Scarlett Munro, Reegan Isaac, Mrs Annmarie McDonald (Coach) Xavier Van Kuijk, Blake Watts, Renee Carey, Connor Luxton, Aaron Li George Adamson, Matthew Snelius, Matteo Romano-le Roux, Quinn Hadley, Tyler Tretheway, Samuel Stokes

Back Row: 2nd Row: Front Row: Absent: Liam Costello-McVeigh, Ashton Coombes, Hamish Grigg, Finn Bell, Eddie Bell, Maxwell Gurnick, Matthieu Lawrence Mr Joe Hollier (Coach), Zachary Nation, James Nguyen, Daniel Dawbin, Jamie Kenny, Nikau Veitch, Ashton de Roo, Mr Jet Lim (Coach) Tri Phan, Cortlan Davis-Havill, Stirling Grant, Louie Short, Thomas Yetsenga, Oliver Robertson, Riley Binnie Lucca Lim, Cristiano Sarich

Back Row: 2nd Row: Front Row: Absent: Iris Webb, Amelia Mallett, Emerson Bell, Aimee Steele, Lucy McLean-Bluck Mr Keegan Stewart (Coach), Elsa Greenbaum, Isabella Matich, Chloe Buck, Maria Grilli, Amy Sexton, Mrs Nicole Schollum (Manager) Ruby Macklow, Hunter Scott, Millicent Whetu, Lucy Steele, Asha Russell, Mariska Pereira, Sophie-Lee Bainbridge Boh Williams, Yazmine Japra

FOOTBALL COLTS A

Front

Fergus Hood, Blake Sefton

Ziqian Wang, Carl Chogumaira, Samuel Forward, Ruihang Chen, Mr Jet Lim (Coach)

Sangjoon Lee, Jasper Ludbrook, Roy Zhu, Archie Joll, Joel Aitchison

Matthew Taylor

Back Row:

2nd Row:

Front Row: Absent:

Trivahn Walker-Riggins, Dylan Penn, Luca Richardson, Noah (Dongqi) Xu, Lachlan Mead

Flynn Dewar, Ciaran Blank, Lewis Brown, Che Gault, Cooper Stone, Mr Jet Lim (Coach) Maccoy Watson, Kamran Cairns, Tobias Te Ua, Luke Rayner, Jake Wickham

Alexander Morton-Johnson, Ashton Russell

Ryan

Ben

James

Flynn

Carter

Jakob Greig-Dickie, Ashton Reid, Walter Anderson, Jay Gardiner, Conor Allen Adi Kang, Fraser Grayling, Blake Watts, Oliver Coley, Tyus Graham, Finn Hood (Coach) Hayden Parkes, Hunter Macklow, Edward Hood, Isaac Roberts, Pichyakorn Jantanavarangrue, Anurag Manda, Harry Trollope

FOOTBALL SECOND XI BOYS

FOOTBALL DEVELOPMENT COLTS B

FOOTBALL SENIOR BLACK BOYS

FOOTBALL SENIOR GOLD BOYS

FOOTBALL SENIOR SOCIAL

FUTSAL

Back Row:

2nd Row:

Row: Absent:

Back Row: 2nd Row:

Front Row:

FOOTBALL COLTS C GOLD

Back Row: 2nd Row:

Front Row: Absent:

Nurie Choi, Angus Simmons, Kenneth Giberson, James Galvin, Cooper Blackett

Dewar, Ryan Koo, Maccoy Watson, Aston Dinan, Isaac Hurst, Mr Jet Lim (Coach)

Penn, Charlie Upston, Finn McCabe, Alexander Hall, Jabez Packer Blayne Macdonald, Dion Cao

Back Row: 2nd Row: Front Row: Absent:

Benjamin Leung, Hanzhi (Jonathan) Jiang, Dylan Clear, Fletcher Sefton, Hamish Meehan

Ingram, Li Hang Cao, Zane Merson, Sam Edwards, Sean Lester, Mr Jason Sharma (Coach)

Edwards, William Rushbrooke, Bruno Cropper, Harry Parham, Ryle Chan

Su, Samuel Clausen, Toby Joll

Back Row: 2nd Row: Front Row:

Jinqiao Wen, Callum Maher, Finn Morton, Henry McKie Aditya Manda, Nico Yorston, Reuben Hassell, Caelan Blackmore, Hargun Nijjar, Mr Michael Doyle (Coach) Max Clausen, James Nicholson, Sebastian Stevens, Caleb Meyrick, Hugo Lawson, Joravar Singh, Boston Griffiths

Back Row: 2nd Row: Front Row:

Richard Ruetsch, Nicholas Jones, Liam Parker, Fraser Clegg, Finn Hood Dale Plimmer, Joshua Toon, Campbell Soanes, Jack Kingston, Mr Bryan Summerfield (Coach) George O'Callaghan, Jake Dewar, Finlay Bayne, Oliver Hooper, Samson Ferrar

Back Row: 2nd Row: Front Row: Absent:

Ruihang Chen, Srikar Jandhyala, Caleb Meyrick, Oscar Walsdorf, Jasper Ludbrook, Sangjoon Lee, James Su Ciaran Blank, Mr Dirk Badenhorst (Coach), Carter Penn, Jabez Packer, Luke McVeagh, Jayden Hollier, Dion Cao, Tyus Graham, Mr Jet Lim (Coach), Cooper Stone

Cooper Blackett, Noah Welham, Daniel Liang, Che Gault, Roy Zhu, Nikau Veitch, Ziqian Wang Aditya Manda, Ben Edwards, Sam Edwards, Dylan Clear, Anurag Manda, Drew Waterson, Karin Intasamakul, Angus Simmons, Noah (Dongqi) Xu

Freya Duffy, Bailee Cornelius, Olivia Devlin, Jasmine Gill, Emerson Bell

Ms Rachel Wallis (Manager), Tatenda Chikwiri, Sophie-Lee Bainbridge, Maddison Cox, Amy Sexton, Hunter Scott, Tara Old, Mrs Jackie Lock (Coach) Tara Naicker, Graciela Neal Quinn, Arabella Cotter, Iona Martynoga, Aimee Steele, Miya (Poyu) Hsieh, Katie Ellis

Back

Pera Nelson, Riley Collingwood, Edward Buckley

Mathew Verry, Bronson Su, George MacDonald, Adam Chapman, Liam Joll

Mrs Kerry Allen (Manager), Tyler Percy-Graham, Pearce Tong, Max Sherriff, Thomas Storey, Jack Ganley, Noah Candelaria, Mr Matthew Rees-Gibbs (Coach) Benjamin Lou, Tanay Mistry, Thomas Allen, Richard Ruetsch, Kade Slade, Quinn Harris, Willem Groenendijk

Olivia

Mr Tony

Hannah

Finnja

(Assistant Coach), Paige

Grace

Lucy

Williamson, Zara Brangwynne, Miss Jane Spenceley (Manager), Mr Lincoln Churchill (Head Coach) Hayley Hanna, Izabella Watson, Gracie Potter, Mariska Pereira, Renee Carey, Alyssa Fenemor, Iona Martynoga

GIRLS' FITNESS

GOLF

HOCKEY FIRST XI BOYS

HOCKEY FIRST XI GIRLS

HOCKEY SECOND XI BOYS

HOCKEY SECOND XI GIRLS

HOCKEY THIRD XI BOYS

HOCKEY THIRD XI GIRLS

Back Row: 2nd Row:

Front Row:

Back Row: 3rd Row: 2nd Row: Front Row:

William Kingsford, Pera Nelson, Harry Stevenson, Liam Parker, William Sinclair, Eddie Bell Cameron Lalich, Oliver Hooper, Boston Clark, Jackson Norris, Imri Seavill, Benjamin Settle, Charlie Sharp

Mr Lionel Tapara (Manager), William Finnerty, Ashley Pryor, James Nguyen, Jackson HillBrown, Alec Harvey, George Blennerhassett, Mr Brad Emslie (Manager), Mr Matthew ReesGibbs (Manager) Andre Settle, Will Roberts, Liam Hill, Nathaniel Bodle, Jack McSweeney, Max Ward, Joss Nelson

Row:

3rd Row: 2nd Row:

Front Row:

Back Row: 2nd Row:

Front Row:

Moon,

Syme,

Koschlig,

Walters,

Hadley

Hopping

Hopping, Scarlett Munro, Somer

Back Row: 2nd Row: Front Row: Absent: Lochi Hoy, Leo Neilsen, Curtis Gower, Ryan Phillips, Max Sherriff James Heap, Kale Ganley, Jack Ganley, William Aitken, Mrs Elizabeth Pitu (Coach) Carter Millward, Finn Freemantle, Riley Collingwood, Sanvir Harike, Tyler Percy-Graham Mr Hamish Cameron (Coach)

Back Row: 2nd Row: Front Row: Maddison Cox, Tamsyn Watson, Olive Montgomerie, Sophia Mason, Addison McLeod, Ashlee Lobb Lani Jarrett, Fern Donald, Asha Russell, Chloe Usher, Emma Fletcher, Briley Gunson, Mrs Rachel Pollock (Coach) Polly Hunter, Fredricka Savill, Matilda Millar, Briar Roden, Charlotte Belz, Annabelle Stokes, Ella Cunningham-Moffat

Back Row: Front Row: Talin Master, Samson Arthur, Jack Lovell, Campbell Soanes, Ms Anna Strickett (Coach) Benjamin Lou, Jonty Falconer, Ollie Gimblett, Adam Scott, Quinn Harris

Back Row: 2nd Row: Front Row: Stella Chisholm, Alice Ladbrook, Tahlia Gardner Lucy Scott, Rebecca Winefield, Fredricka Savill, Sophie Graafhuis, Addison Welch, Samara Cox, Ms Theresa Miller (Coach) Gabriella Lovell, Savanna Williamson, Lily Davison, Olive Montgomerie, Freya Duffy, Kasar Rai, Scarlett Gibson

Owen MacDonald, Ryan Phillips, Richard Sherriff

Absent:

Carter Millward, Tyler Percy-Graham, Freddie Quinn, Liam Valler, Kale Ganley Archie Hammonds, George Hunter, James Heap, Dylan Brangwynne, Joshua Hansen Mr Sam Ashton (Coach), Mr Jason Ganley (Coach)

Finn Hood, Liam Fisher, Riley Collingwood, Cameron Ward, Rayner Bonnington

Thomas Yetsenga, William Sinclair, Samson Ferrar, Hugo Buck, Joshua Boswell, Samuel Stokes Nikau Veitch, Benjamin Anderson, George O'Callaghan, Jayden King, Finlay Bayne

Georgia

HOCKEY JUNIOR A

HOCKEY JUNIOR B

HOCKEY SARGOOD

LACROSSE GIRLS

MOUNTAIN BIKING

NETBALL PREMIER

NETBALL PREMIER RESERVE

NETBALL SENIOR BLACK

Back Row: 2nd Row: Front Row:

Back Row: 2nd Row: Front Row:

Samual Verrall, Owen MacDonald, Harry Booth, William Jorgensen, Henry Van Hellemond Mr Andrew Harries (Coach), Cody Hood, Liam Valler, Jack Were, Bryn George, Thomas Fox (Coach)

Ryan Dingle, George Hunter, Benjamin Von Blottnitz, Conor Allen, Luke Lockwood

Back Row:

2nd Row:

Front Row:

Back Row: 2nd Row: Front Row:

Carys Shirlow

Fisher, Isabella Matich, Ella Roberts, Vishruta Murthy, Mrs Angela Bromwich (Coach)

Tatenda Chikwiri, Lucy Steele, Iona Martynoga, Natalya Walker-Riggins, Jayda Smith

Back Row: Front Row: Absent: Bryn George, Quinn Hawkes Angus Thomas, Quinn Harris, Angus Simmons Annabelle Stokes, Max Young, Mr Chris Harris (Manager)

Back Row: 2nd Row: Front Row:

Zoe Tebbutt, Olivia Waddell, Caitlin Foote

Mrs Helen Bradford (Manager), Madison Judd, Livvy Perenara, Mrs Meaghan Cooley (Manager), Mrs Wendy Portegys (Coach)

Anika Cowley, Jasmine Davis, Sophie Dunn, Brianna Griffiths, Jessie Morris

Back Row: 2nd Row: Front Row: Absent:

Sadie Williams Georgia Roberts, Taylor Clarke, Antonia Cuthers, Olivia Devlin, Mrs Carolyn Gibbs (Manager) Olivia Carruthers, Annabelle Flexman, Prabnoor Gill, Ayva McKee, Lachyn Moeke Mrs Jan McLaren (Coach)

Back Row: Front Row: Mrs Rachel Wallis (Manager), Sophie McCarroll, Emma David, Brooke McAlley, Maggie Case-Miller, Mrs Raewyn Keene (Coach) Rosie Willson, Anica Downing, Lily Luxton, Arabella Cotter, Olivia Brown

Front Row: Ms Chelsea Macfarlane (Manager), Georgia Scott, Mya Wilson, Ella Snyman, Courtney Malloy, Mrs Margaret Landon (Coach) Tatenda Chikwiri, Lily Goddard, Victoria Watson, Libby Meredith, Zoe Aitchison

Back Row: Front Row: Absent: Mrs Sarah Douglas (Manager), Casey Purves, Brooke Gladstone, Mrs Meaghan Cooley (Coach) Lotti Harrison, Leya Oliver, Madeleine Anderson, Gabriella Lovell, Katie Ellis Annabelle Choy, Riley Stanbra

Lachlan Murphy, Cooper Lundy, George Benjamin, C J Snyman, Thornton Smart, Noah Schulze, Tyler Tretheway Wiripoai Thompson-Evans, George Watson, Benjamin Harper, Quinn McLean-Bluck, Angus Weir, Caleb Blake, Lachie Peters, Jamie Smith, Hadley Thompson, Harry Parham William Smyth, Harrison Passey, Carter Hood, Christopher Burr, Josh Cashin, Kewei You, Max Clausen, Harry Kilmister, Alfie Desbonnets, Jack Ganley, Charlie Barlow Mr Martin Simoncelli (Coach), Kye Gault, Angus MacLeod, James Verry, Bruno Cropper, Angus Thomas, Roden Whetu, Fletcher Rogers, Hugh Trower, Thomas Willson, Zach Parker, Mr Drew Tierney Riley Watson, Samuel Schulze, Finn Rayner, Kaden Robinson, Liam Fairweather, Austen Plimmer, Jayden King, Charlie Percy, William Peoples, Drew Ellison, Oliver Jones

Carruthers, Saffron Coley, Amber Church, Olive Montgomerie, Zara Brangwynne Polly Hunter, Reegan Isaac, Addison McLeod, Gabriella Lovell, Livvy Moon, Mr Roy Pickard (Coach) Fredricka Savill, Carys Shirlow, Olivia Waddell, Sophie Dunn, Mya Wilson, Lucy Hadley, Sophia Mason

NETBALL SENIOR GOLD

NETBALL SENIOR PINK

NETBALL SENIOR WHITE

ROAD CYCLING

ROWING CLUB BOYS

ROWING CLUB GIRLS

RUGBY FIRST XV

RUGBY SECOND XV

Back Row:

Back Row: Front Row: Absent:

Ruby McKay, Olina Zhao, Arnah Currie, Tara Old, Mrs Jordan Simmonds (Coach) Amber Church, Jasmine Gill, Georgie Mitchell, Emerson Bell, Amanda Greenbaum Charlotte Bayley, Madison Crosby, Mrs Caitlin Watson (Manager)

Front Row: Absent: Mr Robert Aldridge (Coach), Ryan Shi, Jacob McAdams, Ethan Edge, Thomas Purdie, Emily (Yilin) Yang, Mr Ben Van Meygaarden (Coach) Lachie Peters, Kewei You

Back Row: 2nd Row: Front Row:

Olivia

Back Row: 3rd Row: 2nd Row: Front Row: Absent: Lachlan Mollard, Zachary Wilde, Sam Hull, Alex Young, Hunter Pocock, Kaden Robinson Harrison Silich, Drew Ellison, Lachlan Young, Jono Allen, Quinn Hagan, Kim Deane (Physio) Mr Blair Heaton (Manager), Logan Casey, Christopher Kahotea, Jackson HillBrown, Quintus Daniell, Leyton Birch, Lucas Hale, Mr Dan Teka (Coach) Max Makeham, Toby Shale, Nathaniel Bodle, Will Hadley, Liam Inman, Benjamin Kibby, James Cunningham Jamie Silich, Salesi Tauaika, Mr Paul Hodder (Head Coach)

Back Row: 3rd Row: 2nd Row: Front Row: Paul Davey, Braeden Currie, Nathan Tebbutt, Liam Fisher Miller Gower, Blake Buchanan, Joshua Boswell, Caleb Blake, Finley Fisher Charlie Harris, Lincoln Lay, Benjamin Settle, Jim Lin, Benjamin Jackson, Jas O'Connor, Mr Adam Ross (Coach) Jon Davey, Samuel Webb, Luc Davies, Kalen Lake, Harry Empson, Ashley Lake, Harry Kilmister

Back Row:

4th Row:

3rd Row:

2nd Row: Front Row:

Mr

Sanshiro Takahashi, Nicholas Walters, Keigo Murakami, James Sheehy, Hunter Strachan, Mr Rodney De Klerk (Coach)

Jon Davey, Toby Robinson, Charles Etherington, Benjamin Anderson, Liam Fisher, Lachlan Dwyer, Hayden Lloyd

Back Row:

4th Row:

3rd Row:

2nd Row:

Front Row:

Absent:

Thomas Yates, Caleb Fraser, Nathan Comber, Ruben Broomhall, Finn Freemantle

Ryan Fisher, Thomas Southworth, Ben Foster, Matenga Ormond-Hapi, George Watson, Lachlan Murphy

Max Ward, Brayden Scott, Jake Robinson, Ethan Ham, Zachary Andrew, Jacob Finau, Nathan Baxter

Mr Luca Justice (Coach), Blake Day, Harry White, Joshua Reay, Thomas Ladbrook, Louie Austin, Waiwaia Mahuta, Mr Chris Foot (Manager)

Gabriel Bonnington, Shima Fletcher, Oliver Pike, Andre Settle, Dominic Parres, Josh Cashin, Connor Willetts

Mr Glen Day (Coach)

Tayne

Ethan

Joseph Teat, Liam Johnstone, Charles Baker, Finn Henry, Sam Allen, Jake Hayward, Guy Johnstone

Jackson Lawson, Monty Rowe, Alekos George, Henry Van Hellemond, Luke Reymer, Joshua Watson, Patrick Lloyd

Mr Andrew Flexman

Quinn

RUGBY U16 B

RUGBY U55 WHITE

Back Row: 2nd Row: Front Row:

Elliot Gower, Cameron Muller, Mr Dan Wong (Coach), Kees Van der Poel, Johnny Fitzgerald

Mr Ed Hopping (Coach), Zac Davies, Luke Green, Cooper Wong, Riley Pert, Mr Matthew Holdgate (Teacher) Mason Isaac, William Reeves, Blair Dean, Zack Hopping, Samuel Allen, Tom Mason, Cody Hood

Harry Goatcher, Joshua Hart Christopher Burr, Joel Currie, Alfie Desbonnets, Maxim Feather, Thomas Hickey, Lachlan Riley, Samuel Taucher

RUGBY U16 A

Back Row:

Row:

Row:

Row:

Flynn Holten, Stephen Miller, Keanu Nathan, Cace Ramsay Timi Carter, George Kennedy, Lucas Hull, Lachlan Murphy, Pienaar Piso, Rory Boynton

Mr Ryan McCarthy (Coach), James Verry, Paxton Tuhoro Polaczuk, Flynn Booth, Rhys

Lumsden, William Smyth, Lochlann McGeough, Mr Lionel Tapara (Head Coach)

Ashley Pryor, Chase Thompson, George Benjamin, Jackson Hay, Angus Weir, Max Ward, William Finnerty Cameron Walters

RUGBY SEVENS

Back Row: 2nd Row: Front Row:

Alekos George, Joshua Bunce, Joshua Kibby, Zoe Tebbutt, Henry Van Hellemond

Mrs Katie Lilley (Coach), Finlay Hill, Emily Davies, Madeleine Anderson, Annabelle Stokes, Mr Adam Ross (Coach) Tatenda Chikwiri, Chloe Usher, Luciella Foster, Anika Cowley, Asha Russell

RUGBY THIRD XV

SQUASH NATIONAL SQUAD

Back Row: 3rd Row: 2nd Row:

Front Row: Riley Watson, Kelekolio Cuthers, Harry Stevenson, William Kingsford Noah Gardiner, Ollie Gimblett, Mason Crawford, William Sinclair, Elkin Wilson, Joshua Boswell

Aaron Couper (Coach), Jozef Blank,

RUGBY U14 A

Back Row: 3rd Row: 2nd Row: Front Row:

Ingham, Mitchell Rowsell, Harry Booth, Caius Harris

Clausen, Victor McLeod, Dylan McLaren, Damian Evans, Donnacha Kelly, Nicolaas Van Hout, Jack Benjamin

(Coach)

RUGBY U55 GREY

Back Row: 2nd Row: Front Row: Absent: Tihoi:

Shaluck (JJ) Nanthachaiporn, Oliver Gordon, Mack Millar, McKay Murray, Thomas Luxton, Finlay Hill Bryn George, Charlie Seath, George Flexman, Jacob Tucker, Campbell Young, Matthew Walters, Mr Joshua Hay (Coach)

Carter Hay, Thomas Blackmore, Blue Steele, George Hunter, Mason Bryant, Jackson Spice, Oliver Hooper Smith

(Coach)

Hadley, Angus MacLeod, Zachary Heathcote, Kye Gault, Maclaren Maber

Back Row: Front Row: George Blennerhassett, Nicholas Walters, Sean Lester, Mrs Nicola Carson (Manager) Finn Dowling, Jack McSweeney, Finn Pryor

SWIMMING

ST PAUL'S CROSSFIT

TABLE TENNIS

TENNIS WSS SINGLES AND DOUBLES

VOLLEYBALL GIRLS' A

VOLLEYBALL GIRLS' B

WATERPOLO BOYS

WATERPOLO GIRLS

Back Row: Front Row: Absent:

Ms Sarah Douglas (Coach), Dominic Freyberg, Paul Davey, Mr Ryan McCarthy (Coach) Ruby McKay, Jon Davey, Jaime Bird Martine Devlin, Libby Meredith, Daniel Le Normand, Jack Pocock, Braedon Rogers, Jake Hayward, Mrs Stacey Stewart (Coach)

Back Row: Front Row: Mr Graham Smith (Coach), Stephen Miller, Finn Freemantle, Neo Urlich, John Park, Ms Anna Strickett (Manager), Mr Joy-Farai Mika (Manager) Lochi Hoy, Ashley Lander, Amelie Austin, Addison Welch, Lani Jarrett

Present: Ashwin Bhorkar, Samay Kansal, Heidi Liao, Miss Melanie Simmons (Manager)

Back Row: 2nd Row: Front Row: Absent:

Mitchell Rowsell, Hunter Corson, Fergus Hood Adam Chapman, Henry Van Hellemond, Leya Oliver, Charles Parlane, Ms Jane Spenceley (Manager) Maccoy Watson, Ayva McKee, Rosie Phillips, Brooke Gladstone, Edward Hood Isla Robinson

Back Row: Front Row: Absent:

Mr Simon Ward (Manager), Ella Roberts, Victoria Watson, Courtney Malloy, Rebecca Winefield, Mr Jeremy Nielsen (Coach) Madison Goldsmith, Livvy Perenara, Brianna Griffiths, Annabelle Choy, Casey Purves Leah Ellis, T.J. Parker

Back Row: Front Row: Absent:

Mr Simon Ward (Manager), Teela Stone, Kirstie Zhang, Mr Jeremy Nielsen (Coach) Jessie Cao, Gemma Humphries, Savanna Williamson, Liana Ho, Changle Huang Naiema Vea, Hayley Hanna

Back Row: 2nd Row: Front Row: Absent:

Samuel Lewis, Finn Morton, Thornton Smart, Liam Fisher Mr Jack Morton (Coach), Lochlann McGeough, Pearce Tong, Hayden Lloyd, Charles Parlane, Ms Lian Mazzoleni (Head Coach) Joshua Reay, Hugo Lawson, Charles Etherington, Cace Ramsay, William Rushbrooke Ollie Gimblett, Reed Kahaki

Back Row: 2nd Row: Front Row: Absent: Isabella Rhind, Emily Steel Mrs Meaghan Cooley (Manager), Jetta Kete, Olive-Rose Hapuku, Ashley Lander, Lucy McLean-Bluck, Ms Lian Mazzoleni (Coach) Lani Jarrett, Briar Roden, Caitlin Foote, Sadie Williams, Emma Fletcher Renee Carey, Mr Tim Foote (Assistant Coach)

ATHLETICS

Twenty two young athletes from St Paul’s Collegiate School travelled and competed at the WaiBop Tauranga event, after qualifying at the regional zones competition held at Porritt Stadium.

The team of 22 gave their all, competing with determination against the top athletes in the Waikato. Each student delivered admirable performances across various events,showing their skills and dedication. Standouts among them were Lucy Steele and George Flexman who qualified for the North Island Secondary Schools Championships in Palmerston North. The team left a lasting impression, not only through their hard work and determination but also by how supportive they were of one another throughout the competition.

At the North Island Secondary Schools Championships in Palmerston North, Lucy Steele once again shone, placing third in the Senior Girls' Hurdles Final. Junior athlete George Flexman

also delivered an exceptional performance, finishing third in the Junior Boys Hurdles Final. With these great achievements in 2024, we’ve had another awesome year in athletics and can’t wait to see what next year brings.

- Mr Wilson

ATHLETICS HOUSE

COMPETITION WINNERS

JUNIOR BOYS

• St Paul's Collegiate Cup Junior Individual Field Event

Mitchell Rowsell

• Gregg CupJunior Athletic Champion

Xavier Van Kuijk

INTERMEDIATE BOYS

• Hewitt Cup

Intermediate Field Event

Campbell Boyd

• Tauranga Cup

Intermediate Athletic Champion

Alex Young

SENIOR GIRLS

• Sheriff Cup Girls’ Field Event

Anika Cowley

• Pieneman Cup

Girls’ Athletic Champ

Renee Carey and Lucy Steele

SENIOR BOYS

• Thorold Cup

Senior Field Event

Logan Casey

• Yarndley Cup

Senior Athletic Champ

Logan Casey

OVERALL CHAMPS/RELAY

• Henley Smith Cup

• 4 x 100m Relay

House Champion

HALL HOUSE

• Defyd Williams Cup

Overall Relay Champion

WILLIAMS HOUSE

• The Meiklejohn Cup

Overall House Champion

WILLIAMS HOUSE

Lucy Steele

George Flexman

BASKETBALL SENIOR PREMIER

The year 2024 started with an enthusiastic squad arriving for pre-season training. With Finn Dowling, Cooper Bass, Asher Downing, Liam Inman, and Johnny Van Leewan returning for their final year, the team had a solid core of senior players. The return of Lachie Mollard, Fin Fisher, Sam Lewis, and Aidan Hodgson from last year’s squad further strengthened the team.

The Premier team played in the Waikato Secondary Schools Competition, held on Thursday evenings at St John’s College and Hamilton Boys’ High School gymnasiums. Coach Cogswell’s mantra for the boys was to put in a "winning effort and have a next-play mentality," meaning the students would give their utmost on the court and in practice.

Finlay Derry was a great acquisition and consistently played well in the 4 or 5 position, while Captain Finn Dowling led with heart, skill, and energy. Cooper Bass’s development on the offensive end, along with key

contributions from new additions Flynn Booth, Jared Mitchell, Bailey Mackwood, and Jackson Norris, also played a crucial role. The team had a successful run in the Waikato competition, ultimately playing off for third and fourth, and finishing in fourth place.

The Secondary Schools Zone 2 Regionals followed, where the team secured good wins over Tauhara College and Western Heights. They played valiantly

against the strength of Mount College, Fraser High School, and Te Kura Kaupapa Maaori Ruamata, finishing the competition in 16th place.

It was Coach Cogswell and Coach Brookes' final year with the team, and we would like to thank them for their collective efforts over the last three years, along with Mr Ward as manager.

- Mr Coley (Assistant Coach)

Johnny van Leeuwen

Aidan Hodgson with the layup

Jette Reid defending

Jared Mitchell

Jette Reid

BASKETBALL JUNIOR PREMIER

James Jordan Shaluck (JJ) Nanthachaiporn and Xavier Van Kuijk Kaea Parker

Xavier Van Kuijk

Kees Van der Poel

James Jordan

BADMINTON

Badminton runs throughout the entire year as both a summer and winter sport. Always a popular option, the new and old gyms are well utilised, with courts fully occupied. Social players practised throughout the competitive winter season, while competitive teams participated in the Waikato Badminton Secondary Schools Competition. This year, we entered three teams, with many games hosted in our main gym on Thursday evenings.

Inter-school matches ran from mid-May to late August. We entered one boys’ team in Division 1, consisting of Jesse Chen, Ethan Peng, Leo Gu, Stanley Lin, Mark Sripinyo, and Cullen Li. Towards the end of the season, Tian Pipatpuangthong—a new arrival to the school—stepped in to fill a spot. This team achieved an impressive third place in this top division—well done!

In Division 2, we entered two girls’ teams. The Red team (Martina Zhang, Ellie Qiu, Miya Hsieh, Vivian Ho, and Fiona Guo) finished a pleasing third, while the Blue team (Kelly Leung, Emily Avis, Rina Zhao, Sofia Waterman, and Gemma Humphries) went one better, securing second place— congratulations! Special thanks go to Julia Chang, Sophia Williamson,

and Ash Tse, who filled in when needed.

I extend my thanks to all the students who participated in badminton this year and helped with setting up and dismantling the courts. Next year looks promising, as most of our competitive players are currently in Year 11. For 2024, we welcomed a new manager—Mrs Keep—who has just joined the school. We look forward to seeing badminton continue to flourish in 2025.

-Mrs Hastie

Team training Wednesday night

Team training Wednesday night

Shangyang (Kevin) Chen

Shaluck (JJ) Nanthachaiporn

Harry Booth

CRICKET BOYS’ FIRST XI

The First XI Boys' Cricket Team had an exceptional season, clinching the Waikato Valley Men’s T20 competition title for the third consecutive year. This remarkable achievement is particularly impressive given that many of our competitors included senior Waikato Valley and Northern District representatives.

In addition to its T20 success, the team also qualified for the prestigious Gillette Cup Nationals, further highlighting skill and determination. The consistent excellence displayed by the First XI Boys' team continues to set a high standard and is a testament to its hard work and talent.

St Paul’s Boys’ First XI started its Gillette Cup campaign strongly with a commanding win against Aquinas College First XI. Electing to bat first, Leyton Birch (42) and Finlay Bayne set the tone with a brisk partnership. Campbell Boyd (52) and Finlay added 103 more, with Finlay achieving his maiden century, scoring 109 off 106. Contributions from Kalen

Lake (21), Tom Yetsenga (42), and Quintus Daniell (35*) helped the team reach 368/8 in 50 overs.

In reply, Finn Bell took three early wickets, supported by Will Hadley and Max Makeham, each claiming two. Aquinas struggled, and we secured a dominant win by 255 runs.

On day two of the Gillette Cup qualifier, St Paul’s First XI faced a strong Mount Maunganui College First XI. Winning the toss, the team chose to bat but faced early setbacks, losing the top order with just 28 runs on the board. A recovery effort led by Liam Fisher (48) and Campbell Boyd (26) helped stabilise the innings. However, Mount Maunganui struck back, taking quick wickets before Tom Yetsenga (21) and Quintus Daniell (28) pushed the team to a respectable total of 202 all out.

In reply, the team immediately put pressure on Mount Maunganui, taking a wicket in the first over. Once their key batters

Gillette Cup ND Qualifer - Champions 2024

Kalen Lake

were dismissed, the bowlers quickly worked through the tail, dismissing them for 102. Campbell Soanes was the standout with the ball, taking four wickets for just 13 runs, ensuring another solid victory.

On the third day of the Gillette Cup qualifier, St Paul’s First XI faced St Peter’s School Cambridge. The openers provided a steady start, with Liam Fisher leading the charge, scoring an impressive 75. Despite efforts, St Peter’s stayed in the game, and the team finished with a total of 197 all out.

In reply, St Peter’s got off to a strong start, with their top batter scoring 66 off 55 balls. However, one mistake was all that was needed, and the Sargood connection—Tom Yetsenga and Campbell Soanes—stepped up to take a crucial wicket. From there, the team took wickets regularly, eventually securing a win by 57 runs. Top bowling performances came from Campbell Soanes and Finn Bell, both taking three wickets for 17 runs.

Thanks to outstanding performances throughout the tournament, St Paul’s First XI advanced to the finals of the Gillette Cup qualifier. The winner of this match would represent the region at the Nationals in Lincoln this December.

Winning the toss, the team elected to bat first. Tauranga Boys’ First XI struck early, but Leyton Birch anchored the innings with a positive 70. Campbell Boyd

(43), Liam Fisher (42), and Max Makeham (52 off 36) all made valuable contributions. With the target still in sight, Lucas Hale displayed his power-hitting, smashing 20 off 14 balls to take the team to a solid total of 250/5.

In reply, the bowlers maintained tight lines, and the fielding unit was in sync, applying relentless pressure. As a result, Tauranga Boys’ First XI never got into the match, and the team took regular wickets, ultimately securing a commanding win by 121 runs.

With this victory, St Paul’s First XI moves on to compete for the Gillette Cup in Lincoln at the end of 2024.

- Mr Rameka

First XI Boys - Awarded with Baggy Black Cap

Finlay Bayne - Maiden century 109

CRICKET GIRLS’ FIRST XI

The Girls’ First XI cricket team enjoyed another remarkable season, marked by standout performances and an infectious enthusiasm that captivated both players and supporters.

Gracie Potter led the way with the bat, consistently delivering match-winning innings including four consecutive 50’s. For her outstanding performances she was presented with a First XI black baggy cap. The cap was presented to her by White Ferns Amelia and Jess Kerr. Georgia Scott dominated with the ball, proving to be a crucial asset in the team’s success. Her performances were rewarded with selection in the Waikato Valley U19 team.

The positive and spirited approach of the team drew droves of supporters throughout the season, creating an uplifting atmosphere that only strengthened their resolve. The girls’ commitment and passion for the game were evident in every match, making this season one to remember.

Highlights included a cricket exchange with St Peter’s School Cambridge and in October the girls hosted an inaugural quad T20 tournament between Takapuna

Grammar, Epsom Girls' Grammar and St Peter’s School Cambridge.

- Mr Rameka

Gracie Potter and Emma Fletcher

Maia Camp and Rosie Phillips

Amelia Kerr, Gracie Potter and Jess Kerr

CRICKET DEVELOPMENT XI

The St Paul’s Collegiate School Development XI enjoyed a successful 2023/24 season. Competing in the Hamilton/ Waikato Valley Secondary Schools Division 1 competition, the team finished the competition unbeaten.

A key to the success was all members of the squad making meaningful contributions with the bat, ball and in the field. Different players came up with matchwinning performances on a weekly basis, as the team demonstrated impressive skill and resilience under pressure.

The highlight of the season was winning the Division 1 Final at home against Cambridge High School First XI. The team was well led by Captain Liam Joll, who demonstrated excellent leadership throughout the season.

The squad also enjoyed fixtures against Auckland Grammar School, Lindisfarne College and Marist Emerging Players, which provided fantastic opportunities

for the boys to test themselves against different opponents.

Term 4 2024 has seen the Development XI move up into the Waikato Valley Senior Men’s A Grade competition. This will be a new challenge for the team and we look forward to their continued progression over the summer months.

Thank you to the wonderful parents of the Development XI who have been dedicated supporters of the team. In particular, a massive thank you to Hilton and Karli Joll, Grant Clegg and Sean Austin for their support through scoring, umpiring and organisational duties.

- Mr Taylor

Archie Joll (centre)

CRICKET COLTS

Both St Paul's Collegiate School Colts XI teams delivered solid performances during Term 1 finishing mid-table in the respective competitions. There were some outstanding individual achievements that deserve recognition.

McKay Murray was a standout, scoring two centuries and an unbeaten 92*. Logan Hickey also made his mark with an unbeaten 123* and Josh Hart gained his century in Term 4. These impressive innings highlighted the talent and potential within the squads, setting a strong

foundation for future success. The Colts program was enhanced through the year by several traditional Sunday matches against various cricketing schools from Hawkes Bay, Auckland, Bay of Plenty, and Waikato.

St Paul’s is excited to once again host the Vettori Shield in December, a tournament that showcases top-level cricket for Year 9 and 10 boys from eight of New Zealand's most prestigious cricketing schools.

- Mr Rameka

CROSS COUNTRY

This year’s School Cross Country was held under ideal conditions, with mild temperatures, minimal wind, and partly cloudy skies. The flat, slightly damp course led to impressive times from the students. The whole school gathered on the rugby fields in house colours, creating a spectacular sight.

RESULTS:

• Junior boys (4km)

First - Quinn Hadley (13:28)

• Girls (4km)

First - Renee Carey (14:55)

• Intermediate boys (6km)

First - Tyler Tretheway (21:13)

• Senior boys (6km)

First - Jack McSweeney (21:34)

The WaiBOP Secondary School event took place on 5 June at the Kihikihi Domain, attracting athletes from across the region. The clear skies and lack of wind provided excellent running conditions. The course featured

challenging climbs and jumps, making for a demanding race. The Year 9 boys were the first to race, with Xavier Van Kuijk, Blake Watts, and Edward Hood putting in strong performances. Xavier finished fifth, helping the team to secure third place in the four-man competition. In the junior boys’ race, Quinn Hadley placed 11th, impressively running barefoot against a competitive field.

Renee Carey and Annie Stokes represented the senior girls in a tough 4km race, both finishing in the top eight, with Renee achieving fourth equal. In the senior boys’ category, Tyler Tretheway and Sam Stokes tackled three gruelling laps, finishing in the top 20.

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Mrs McDonald

Tyler Tretheway Renee Carey

Edward Hood

Sam Stokes

Blake Watts

Xavier Van Kuijk

DUKE OF EDINBURGH

The Duke of Edinburgh’s Hillary Award has a long history of helping young people develop their skills and interests and discover new talents. It is a worldrenowned programme that builds self-esteem and identity, and promotes leadership qualities, regardless of background or ability. Here at St Paul’s Collegiate School, students are supported throughout their Award journey, from the Bronze Award at Tihoi to the Silver and Gold Awards in the senior school.

First off into the great outdoors this year, during the exeat weekend in May, was a group of Silver and Gold Award students who tackled Mt Pirongia. Fine weather blessed the group on their overnight practice expedition, but the difficult, technical track, and the maunga’s notorious mud, made for a challenging time! This was followed up with a twonight qualifying expedition in the Northern Kaimais during the Matariki weekend. The students showcased their skills with some technical river crossings, meal

preparation, and a chilly night in tents. A highlight was the magnificent nighttime skies and special Matariki dawn.

In addition to the tramping expeditions, the Award has sections relating to Volunteering, Skills and Physical Recreation. It has been great this year to see students logging hours across a wide range of activities, within

the St Paul’s community and beyond. Thank you to all staff for supporting students and to Mr Aldridge for his Award leadership.

Finally, well done to students for their mahi across all aspects of the Award and we look forward to celebrating your success!

- Mrs Keep

Mr Aldridge, Annie Stokes, Caelan Blackmore, Jack Ganley, Julia Chang, Roy Zhu, Shanaz Chen, Aaron Li and Mrs Keep

Aaron Li, Caelan Blackmore, Jack Ganley, Ziqian Richard Wang, Mr Aldridge, Shanaz Chen, Julia Chang, Aimee Steele, Grace Walters and Vishruta Murthy

BOYS’ FIRST XI FOOTBALL

The 2024 season was one of new beginnings and endings for the First XI Football team. Looking to continue building the St Paul’s football legacy, the boys involved all played their roles.

In what was a neck-and-neck competitive season within the Waikato School Premier League, St Paul’s ended the year with a third-place finish, having lost only two of their ten games. They recorded the most goals scored throughout this year’s competition compared to any other school. Within their league,

they also competed to qualify for premier nationals, having succeeded in winning five games, drawing one, and losing two. The team qualified for the top-flight national competition as the fourth-place seed.

The Lotto Premier National Competition was held in Auckland this year. Having placed fourth and seventh in the previous two competitions, the team was excited and eager to compete for top spots this year. Unfortunately, a multitude of injuries, sickness, and an international call-up, all of which happened before and during the tournament, added to the challenges the team faced. Wins against Rangiora and Marlborough saw the team finish the tournament 28th in the country.

However, 2024 saw many personal accolades within the team. Max Gurnick gained his club men’s first team call-up, which saw him involved in five games for Melville United. Louie Short also made his Men’s First Team debut for Hamilton Wanderers against the OFC and Northern League

champions Auckland City. Riley Binnie, Ollie Robertson, Jamie Kenny, and Zachary Nation also earned their caps, having represented the school in over 50 games. Lastly, this year’s captain, Lucca Lim, was a regular starter for his Men’s First Team at Melville United and was also called up to represent Cambodia at U19, U20, and the Men’s National team levels. A massive congratulations to all—these individual accolades are highly valued.

- Mr Lim

Lucca Lim

Daniel Dawbin

Cortlan Davis-Havill

Ashton De Roo

Riley Binnie

Ashton Coombe

Nikau Veitch (5), Ashton De Roo (11), Lucca Lim (17) and Ashton Coombes (21)

Riley Binnie (3), Ashton Coombes (21) and Cortlan Davis-Havill (7)

Finn Bell (19) and Eddie Bell (15)

GIRLS’ FIRST XI FOOTBALL

This year was full of highs and lows, as is often the case, but the girls showed remarkable determination and perseverance throughout. It has been a tough season in Division 1, yet they continued to put their best foot forward, and I have seen so much improvement.

A big highlight was making the top ten at Winter Tournament, finishing in ninth place overall. This is the best we’ve done in over ten years, which makes me excited for what next year’s Winter Tournament will bring.

We also had a large group of girls gain their caps this year: Hunter Scott, Aimee Steele, Lucy Steele, Sophie Lee, Amelia Mallet, Boh Williams, and Ruby Macklow.

Our Most Valuable Player, voted as the player who was most important to the team’s success on the field, was Lucy Steele. The Players’ Player, recognised for making the biggest contribution on and off the field and someone everyone would want on their team, went to Emerson Bell.

Thank you to our senior girls who led by example. 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 in 2025!

- Ms Schollum

Ruby Macklow Gracie Sarich

Hunter Scott, Boh Williams, Maria Grilli, Emerson Bell, Lucy McLean-Bluck and Isabella Matich

Yazmine Japra

Boh Williams

Lucy Steele

Lucy McLean-Bluck

Year 13 Leavers - Ms Schollum, Emerson Bell, Aimee Steele, Lucy Steele, Sophie-Lee Bainbridge, Hunter Scott and Mr Stewart

Elsa Greenbaum

Iris Webb

FOOTBALL SOCIAL

“I will forgive the players who cannot get it right, but not if they do not try hard”- Pep Guardiola.

A season to remember, a team like no other—who else but the St Paul’s FC Social XI. Our season began with two strong wins, securing our place in the mighty fourth division. After last year's heart-wrenching loss in the final, the team entered this year with strong intentions for redemption. With many First XI players within the grade, we knew it would be a challenge. After organising positions and crafting a few trick plays at training, the season kicked off, marking the beginning of what would become one of the greatest redemption stories.

Thanks to goal-scoring efforts from players like Jack Kingston, combined with assist masterclasses from Samson Ferrar, the team went on to complete most of the season unbeaten. In the end, Social XI were crowned champions of the fourth Division and reached the top four in the Knockout Cup.

It was a season filled with many learnings and triumphs, and the Year 13 group hopes to have left a legacy for future generations to continue. A special shout-out to our departing Year 13s—Jack, Nic, George, Finn, Ollie, Josh, Liam, Richard, Samson, Finlay, Fraser, and Jake—as well as our

very own Pep Guardiola, Bryan Summerfield. Our group hopes that we have sparked an interest in others to get involved in social sports so that they can have a similar experience that we have had the privilege to enjoy.

- Finlay Bayne (Captain)

(Back row) Oliver Hooper, George O'Callaghan, Nic Jones, Will Hadley, Samson Ferrar, Nate Bodle, Josh Toon and Dale Plimmer (Front row) Finn Hood, Fraser Clegg, Max Makeham, Finlay Bayne, Liam Parker and Jake Dewar

(Left-Right) Finlay Bayne, Campbell Soanes, Finn Hood, Josh Toon and Oliver Hooper

FOOTBALL SENIOR BLACK

This year's Senior Black team—a new squad formed in response to the high demand for football— was largely made up of players from last year’s Senior Gold team. Throughout the season, they exemplified true sportsmanship and personal growth. Despite the challenges of losing every game, the team’s unwavering positivity and dedication to improvement never faltered.

Each match became a valuable learning opportunity, with players mastering the art of handling difficult opposition with grace. The team demonstrated remarkable resilience, maintaining high spirits and supporting one another through every obstacle.

The season culminated in a strong finish against St Peter’s School Cambridge, showcasing the

FOOTBALL COLTS GOLD

The 2024 Colts Gold team was largely made up of Year 9 students, many of whom had little previous football experience. Originally, there were two junior teams, but due to insufficient numbers, these were combined into one, resulting in a roster of 20 players. While this was great for training, it meant that boys had to be rostered, as only 16 could be taken to games.

The team played in a competitive grade with five other schools from around the Waikato, facing each team twice. Despite struggling in the first half of the season, the boys remained positive and supportive of each other. They respected the opposition and played with determination.

Captain Isaac Roberts led by example and was often heard encouraging his team members.

In Term 2, Year 13 student Finn Hood offered to help coach the team. His assistance was invaluable, helping the boys improve both their skill level and game sense—so much so that the Colts beat the top-placed team towards the end of the competition. Throughout the season, the team was supported by a loyal band of parents and family members who offered encouragement from the sideline.

The most improved player was goalkeeper Walter Anderson. Despite being new to the position, he worked hard to improve his skills and made several crucial saves throughout the season.The most valuable players this year were:

• Captain - Isaac Roberts

In his position as striker, Isaac

progress made in both individual skills and team cohesion. While the scoreboard may not reflect traditional success, the personal victories and bonds formed are immeasurable.

- Mr Sharma

scored most of the team's goals. His left foot was lethal at close range, and he impressed with his football skills and leadership qualities.

• Midfielder - Eddie Hood Eddie controlled the midfield, working tirelessly to feed the strikers and help the defence. His excellent fitness meant he was still running as hard at the end of a game as he did at the start.

The two Mr Wilsons really enjoyed coaching this team. The boys trained with enthusiasm, played with passion, and above all, enjoyed each other's company and their love of the game.

- Mr Wilson

BOYS’ FIRST XI HOCKEY

The Boys’ First XI Hockey team competed in the Mayhill Cup in Auckland during Winter Tournament Week. This third-tier tournament required a top-two finish to qualify for the first and second-tier competitions next year. To progress to the semifinals, St Paul’s needed to finish first in their pool; otherwise, the best outcome would be fifth place.

Day one featured two games. In the first, St Paul’s dominated Northcote College with an 8-0 victory. Goals came from Kade Slade, Willem Groenendijk, Tom Allen, Ben Lou (2), and a hat trick by Quinn Harris. Tom Allen was named Man of the Match. That afternoon, St Paul’s took on Macleans College on their home turf, securing a 5-0 win with goals from Ed Buckley (1) and Quinn Harris (4), who was again named Man of the Match.

The following day, St Paul’s faced stronger opposition in Trident High School. The game was scrappy, with Trident taking the lead in the second quarter.

However, St Paul’s quickly responded with a Ben Lou dragflick, resulting in a 1-1 draw. Noah Candelaria earned Man of the Match honours.

The pivotal game came against Rosmini College, where only a win would secure a semi-final spot. Mathew Verry gave St Paul’s the lead in the second quarter, but Rosmini equalised late in the third. In a tense final quarter, St Paul’s consistently created chances but struggled to finish. As time ran out, they earned a final penalty corner. Despite a breakdown in execution, a scrappy final play saw Quinn Harris free in the circle, where he slid the ball between the keeper’s legs with a dramatic diving effort, securing a 2-1 victory for St Paul’s. Mathew Verry was named Man of the Match.

In the semi-final, St Paul’s faced St Peter’s School Cambridge. The team started strong, taking a 2-0 lead in the first quarter with goals from Matthew Verry and Willem Groenendijk. Matthew added another in the second quarter, and

Willem followed suit in the third. Kade Slade completed the scoring in the final minutes, securing a 5-0 win and promotion for 2025. Pera Nelson was named Man of the Match.

With promotion secured, the final against St John’s College offered a chance for a gold medal and bragging rights. After a balanced first half, St Paul’s showed extra energy in the third quarter. George MacDonald opened the scoring, and Ed Buckley sealed the 2-0 victory with a spectacular half-volley.

St Paul’s had an exceptional week, scoring 23 goals and conceding just two. The boys’ hard work throughout the season paid off as they secured promotion and lifted the Mayhill Cup.

- Mr Rees-Gibbs

Pera Nelson Tanay Mistry

Richard Ruetsch

Quinn Harris

Thomas Allen

George MacDonald

Benjamin Lou

Thomas Storey

Matthew Verry

GIRLS’ FIRST XI HOCKEY

The 2024 season was another remarkable chapter for the St Paul’s Girls’ Hockey Team, building on previous successes.

Waikato Competition

In the Waikato premier grade, the girls finished second in the round robin and faced local rivals St Peter's School Cambridge in the final. With a strong performance, St Paul’s claimed their first Waikato title, winning 2-0 with both goals scored by Gracie Potter in the fourth quarter.

Midlands Intercity Competition

Defending their title, the team went unbeaten in pool play and faced St Peter's in the final. St Paul’s dominated, winning 4-1. Somer Williamson opened the scoring and assisted Grace Walters for the second goal, with Walters adding another, and Alyssa Fenemor sealing the win with a solo goal.

Federation Cup/Marie Fry Trophy

This season’s pinnacle was the Federation Cup/Marie Fry Trophy,

held at St Paul’s and Gallagher Hockey Centre. In pool play, St Paul’s beat St Matthew's Collegiate School 2-1, lost 2-0 to Westlake, and secured a 5-0 victory over Rangitoto, advancing them to the top 16. In their knockout match, they drew 1-1 with Rangi Ruru Girls' School but were knocked out in a sudden death shootout. They bounced back with wins against Whangarei Girls' High (5-1) and Iona College (3-2) but finished tenth after a 1-0 loss to Palmerston North Girls' High School, capping their most successful season yet.

Individual Accolades

Six players—Gracie Potter, Alyssa Fenemor, Izzie Watson, Renee Carey, and Finnja Koschlig—were selected for the Waikato U18 team. Additionally, Hayley Hanna, Livvy Moon, Lucy Hadley, and Addy McLeod made the Waikato U16s.

- MrChurchill

Somer Williamson

Grace Potter

Renee Carey Finnja Koschlig

Grace Walters

Hannah Symes

Izabella Watson

Grace Potter

Alyssa Fenemor

Paige Hopping

TANNER CUP U15

The Tanner Cup 2024 featured a full complement of 16 teams for the first time, including new entrant Wellington College. Fourteen teams stayed onsite, making it a busy week for support staff. Special thanks to Joe Hollier (facilities), Chris Warner (kitchen), and their teams for ensuring the tournament's success.

St Paul’s Collegiate School team, consisting of Junior A and Development players, was coached by Sam Aston and managed by Jason Ganley. Two boys returning from Tihoi joined the team, providing a boost

despite limited match play. The day boys experienced hostel life during the four-day tournament, boarding in Sargood.

On the turf, St Paul’s drew 1-1 with Auckland Grammar School in their first match, with Logan Hickey scoring. They followed with a 3-1 win over Wellington College, with two goals from Hickey and one from Jack Sandy. In a crucial final pool match against John McGlashan College, St Paul’s lost 1-0, missing out on a quarter-final spot.

The tournament's highlight was the Tanner Cup dinner, where Olympians Umesh Parag, Mitesh Patel, and Black Stick Aidan Sarikaya engaged with the players. St Paul’s advanced to the top 12 after a thrilling shoot-out win over Tauranga Boys' College, thanks to goalkeeper Tyler Percy-Graham. However, they were defeated 3-0 by Christ’s College, leading to a final 12th-place finish after a 1-0 loss to Cambridge High School.

Palmerston North Boys' High School and King's College reached

the final, with King's College winning in a nail-biting shoot-out after a 2-2 draw. Whangarei Boys' High School secured ninth place and the first-ever Tanner Cup Plate award, while St Andrews took bronze with a 6-1 win over New Plymouth Boys.

Special recognition goes to umpire Lani Nichol and her team for elevating the level of officiating at the Tanner Cup.

- Mr Churchill Ryan Phillips

Freddie Quinn

Jack Sandy Noah Candelaria

Tobias Martynoga

Logan Hickey

Jack Ganely

Jack Dando

Archie Hammonds

Zac Kovaleski

HOCKEY BOYS' JUNIOR B

The U15 Black team had a fantastic season in 2024. With several players new to hockey, they quickly adapted, learning a great deal and making valuable contributions to the team. We ended the season with ten wins and three losses, scoring 37 goals while conceding just 11.

George Hunter emerged as the top goal scorer with 19 goals, thanks to excellent support

from his teammates, who consistently provided him the ball in open space to convert those opportunities. Heading into the finals, we were second on the table, having played Hamilton Boys’ High School (HBHS) three times during the season, each resulting in a loss. However, under the excellent guidance of Coach Thomas Fox, we were wellprepared and secured a 2-1 victory against HBHS in the final.

As a result, we proudly claimed the title of Waikato U15 B Division champions for 2024. It has been truly rewarding to watch the team develop and work together throughout the season.

- Mr Harries

HOCKEY BOYS' DEVELOPMENT XI

The Hockey Boys’ Development XI team played in the Waikato B Grade, ably coached by Hamish Cameron, a member of the Collegians Hockey Club Premier team. The season saw the development of a strong team spirit and a deep enjoyment of hockey, with both individual and team skills steadily growing. Despite some players departing for Tihoi and others joining mid-season, the team went from

strength to strength, thanks to Hamish's coaching and the muchappreciated support from parents.

Jack Ganley and Tobias Martynoga participated in the Waikato U16 development programme, with Tobias being selected for the Waikato U16 tournament team. Throughout the season, the team played against various Waikato secondary school sides, including First XI teams. They made it to

HOCKEY GIRLS' THIRD XI

The Third XI Hockey team had a dynamic season with a mix of results, but they achieved some truly impressive victories. One of the highlights was their outstanding 7-0 win against St Peter’s School Cambridge in Round four, followed by a commanding 8-0 win in the final against Sacred Heart. Several students were new to hockey this season, and it was encouraging to see how quickly they adapted, growing in confidence and skill as the weeks progressed. Olive

Montgomerie made her debut as the team’s goalie and proved to be a natural, playing a crucial role in the team's success.

As the season progressed, the team showed significant improvement in passing and overall gameplay, leading to more opportunities and excellent shots on goal. Their camaraderie was a real strength, with each member encouraging and supporting one another both on and off the field. The enthusiasm

HOCKEY BOYS' THIRD XI

The Third XI Boys’ team started off with a roar, with steadily increasing numbers of players and what appeared to be a promising team, consisting of many who had never held a hockey stick. The boys played with heart, developing their skills and learning the ropes as they went.

The team took away their first game with a win, but as the

season progressed, our numbers began to dwindle, and they were unable to continue.

The players who stayed loyal to the team throughout our short season showed a passion for the game. They worked well as a team, encouraging each other to push through some challenging games. An honourable mention should be made to our dedicated

the semi-finals of the Waikato B Grade but lost to Te Awamutu College, the eventual division winners. Several players, including goalkeepers Tyler Percy-Graham and Max Sheriff (post-Tihoi), as well as captain Riley Collingwood and Jack Ganley, also played for the First XI team.

- Mrs Pitu

and team spirit were evident throughout the year, and it was clear that the players enjoyed the experience, bonding over the challenges and triumphs of the season. The mix of experienced players and newcomers fostered a positive learning environment, contributing to the team’s growth as both individuals and a cohesive unit.

- Mrs Miller

goalie, Samson Arthur, who often worked overtime to support his team.

- Ms Strickett

NETBALL PREMIER

The 2024 netball season has been a remarkable journey for our team, filled with growth, commitment, and success both on and off the court. Reflecting on the season, it’s clear that every player not only developed their individual skills but also contributed to a positive team culture that was key to our success.

From the outset, the team prioritised building a culture of respect, support, and hard work. This strong foundation proved instrumental, as players consistently encouraged each other during both training sessions and games, exemplifying the essence of teamwork. With each session, the bond between players strengthened, resulting in a cohesive unit built on trust and communication.

The season was characterised by the team’s incredible work ethic. Every player was fully committed, putting in 100% effort during training and eager to apply strategies and techniques.

Whether refining shooting, improving defensive structures, or perfecting transitions from defence to attack, the team’s focus and determination were unwavering. Their commitment to fitness and agility also paid off, as players maintained energy and resilience during even the most challenging matches.

In the Thursday night Hamilton City Open Grade Premier B Competition, the team finished fifth, setting the stage for their performance at UNISS. Held in Waitakere, Auckland, the Upper North Island Secondary Schools (UNISS) netball tournament presented a tough challenge. Despite a narrow 29-30 loss to Carmel College in the first game, the team rebounded with a 62-11 win over Aquinas College. The second day featured a crucial 2719 victory against Hamilton Girls’ High School, keeping them in the race for a top-16 spot. Further wins against Baradene College (27-11) and Waikato Diocesan School (29-26) pushed St Paul’s into the top eight. Though they

faced defeats from eventual champions Howick College and Westlake Girls' High School (26-37), they narrowly lost a playoff for seventh and eighth to Hamilton Girls’ High School, finishing an impressive eighth in A grade.

The Development Team also had good results at the Quad Tournament in Wellington from July 21-23, finishing second to Scots College. With wins against St Peter’s School Cambridge (30-22) and King’s College Auckland (37-22), the experience was rewarding for the team. The guidance of coach Mrs Jan McLaren was greatly appreciated by all.

- Mrs Portegys and Mrs Cooley

After final game at UNISS

Griffiths, Ayva McKee, Olivia Carruthers, Caitlin Foote, Sophie Dunn, Jessie Morris, Anika Cowley, Mrs Portegys, Mrs Cooley, Jasmine Davis, Livvy Perenara, Zoe Tebbutt and Madi Judd

Zoe Tebbutt (GK) and Caitlin Foote (GD) Olivia Carruthers (WD) and Jasmine Davis (GD) Olivia Carruthers, Olivia Waddell, Caitlin Foote, Livvy Perenara and Ayva

McKee Wellington Tournament Trip Wellington Tournament Trip Anika Cowley (WA), Olivia Waddell (GS), Livvy Perenara (GA) Mrs Bradford, Brianna

Team photo Brianna Griffiths (GS), Ayva McKee (C), Livvy Perenara (GA) Caitlin Foote (GK), Jasmine Davis (GD), Olivia Carruthers (WD) and Jessie Morris (C)

NETBALL PREMIER RESERVE

The Premier Reserve team had many highlights in their season.

Playing on Saturdays in the Secondary School Premier Grade, every week saw the team play challenging games. Under the skilled coaching of Mrs Jan McLaren, the team trained well and finished a credible third place in its grade.

- Mrs Gibbs

NETBALL GOLD

The St Paul’s Gold Team had a strong season in the Saturday Senior Secondary Competition, playing in the A2 Grade.

They competed well all season to make the Final of their grade, finishing with a narrow loss 2726 against Hamilton Christian School. A huge thanks to Mrs Marg Landon for coaching the team this year.

- Mrs Landon

NETBALL BLACK

Netball Black had many personal achievements throughout the season with winning at least half of their games and improving upon shooting statistics.

The team was filled with an awesome group of girls. A huge thank you to Mrs Raewyn Keene for her consistent care and passion for the team.

- Mrs Wallis

NETBALL WHITE

I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to lead such a dedicated and talented group of girls. The team remained highly motivated throughout the entire season, and I eagerly look forward to seeing how Team White progresses in 2025. I wish the best for the 2025 White team and hope they allow Mrs Cooley and Mrs Douglas to coach and help them improve, just as they did with us.

- Madeleine Anderson

Overall, this season has been a great challenge for all of us girls, ending with a fantastic win over Waikato Diocesan. Beginning the season with an early loss in our first grading game, we were all motivated to improve our work ethic, both at training and on the court. Our results reflected our efforts when we moved up from B2 grade to place third in B1 grade. I am extremely proud of every member of the White team

NETBALL PINK

The Netball Pink team had a successful year, demonstrating significant growth and mastering key skills that contributed to their on-court success. Despite balancing multiple commitments the girls formed a cohesive unit through their shared passion for netball. Though it was a slow start to the season, they finished strongly, securing third place in their division.

Teachers Jordan Simmonds and Caitlin Watson thoroughly enjoyed working with the girls on skills and teamwork, and their efforts paid off with some key wins toward the end of the season.

• Captain: Georgie Mitchell

• Vice Captain: Tara Old

• Most Valuable Player: Emerson Bell

• Most Improved Player: Jasmine Gill

- Ms Simmonds and Ms Watson

and have a great appreciation for Mrs Cooley and Mrs Douglas for all they have done for us.

- Brooke Gladstone

Our coaches, Mrs Douglas and Mrs Cooley, played a vital role in our development. With their support and guidance, they pushed us

to refine our skills and perform to the best of our abilities. I am forever grateful to them for the time they took out of their busy schedules to be there for us and help us develop not only as individuals but also as a team. Their belief in our potential was key to our growth throughout the season.

ROWING

St Paul’s Collegiate School had an exceptional rowing season, marked by a record number of students joining the rowing club. Terms 4 and 1 were filled with rigorous training on the Waikato River, demanding gym sessions, rowing machine workouts, challenging training camps, and intense races at Lake Karapiro.

Throughout the year, rowers and coxswains made significant progress, improving their skills, fitness, and technique while also enjoying the camaraderie both on and off the water. The club’s success was fueled by strong leadership from rowing captains Austen Plimmer, Jayden King, and Sophie Dunn, who fostered a positive and cohesive team culture. This supportive environment was evident in the results, with many crews delivering outstanding performances.

At the North Island Secondary School Championships, St Paul’s crews excelled, reaching 22 A finals and seven B finals, placing

22 crews in the top eight in the North Island. These achievements included 11 podium finishes and a North Island Championship title for the Boys U16 quadruple sculls. A total of 47 rowers qualified for the 2024 AON Maadi Secondary Schools Regatta, traveling with seven coaches to Twizel to compete for national titles. In total, 19 crews made the New Zealand Top 10, with five reaching the podium. The Boys U16 quadruple sculls of Gus Weir, George Benjamin, Lachie Murphy, Tyler Tretheway and coxswain James Verry, maintained

their dominance by securing the national title, and Gus and George added a second title by winning the Boys' U16 double sculls.

The Maadi Cup week capped off what had been an outstanding season for the rowing club. The club extends its deepest thanks to the coaches, parents, staff and sponsors who have supported the students both on and off the water, making these achievements possible. Here’s to an even more successful 2025!

- Mrs Pollock

Sam Schulze, William Peoples, Fletcher Rogers, Kaden Robinson and Finn Rayner

Rowing photos credit @rowing.pictureshow

Zara Brangwynne, Olivia Waddell, Georgia Roberts and Polly Hunter

Georgia Roberts Gus Weir and George Benjamin Mr Tierney, Hadley Thompson, Ben Harper, Lachie Peters, Harry Kilmister, Kye Gault and Sam Morgan

Austen Plimmer Rowers with the new Keppler ute Fletcher Rogers BU15 Octuples Womens Intermediate Eight - North Island Secondary Champs

Gus Weir, Lachlan Murphy, Tyler Tretheway, George Benjamin and James Verry - North Island Champs Zara Brangwynne and Sophie Dunn

OREWA BEACH SPRINT REGATTA

October 2024

George Benjamin

Olivia Waddell

Rowing photos credit @rowing.pictureshow

CJ Snyman

Fletcher Rogers (coxswain), Tyler Tretheway, Amber Church, Carys Shirlow and Kaden Robinson

Fletcher Rogers

CJ Snyman and Max Clausen

Beth Dingle

Max Clausen

Ananya Bansal and Olivia Carruthers

Max Clausen and CJ Snyman

George Benjamin

Gus Weir Carys Shirlow and Beth Dingle

Tyler Tretheway and Caleb Blake

Ananya Bansal

RUGBY FIRST XV

The 2024 pre-season saw 17 returning players with 183 caps in a squad of 25, joined by a younger cohort as the team prepared for the Central North Island (CNI) competition, using 31 players throughout the season. Pre-season matches against strong Super 8 teams, including Palmerston North Boys’ High (L 7-21) and Tauranga Boys’ College (L 7-46), a three-day camp at Tihoi, and wins against Auckland 1A St Paul’s College (W 31-12) and Mount College (W 52-7), set the team up for the season.

The CNI season began with six consecutive wins, including a powerful performance away at Wesley College and a victory in the Jed Rowlands Cup game against rivals St Peter’s School Cambridge, in front of the entire school—which was an incredible display of school culture. However, a tough final match in Term 2 against table-topping Feilding High School (L 8-36) showed competitiveness in the first half before heading into a five-week break.

Term 3 opened with a great win away in Whanganui, preparing the team for a crucial derby against St John’s Hamilton. A win (215) secured a home semi-final and a chance to face Hamilton Boys’ High School (HBHS) in the Waikato Top 4 qualifier. Despite leading by ten points early, a narrow loss (24-31) was followed by a courageous display against eventual NZ Top 4 winners HBHS, where the team led at half-time (21-19) but lost many top players to injury. Two days later, the team finished fourth in CNI, falling (1540) to Lindisfarne College in the 3rd/4th playoff.

After a brief break, the team regrouped to host the Independent Schools Festival, providing Year 13 players a memorable send-off and offering valuable experience for the 2025 squad. Matches against Christ’s College, Scots College, and King’s College allowed the next generation to step up.

Special thanks to our team management and generous sponsors—Bayleys Real Estate,

Les Harrison Transport, Kingston Partners, and Power Farming—for their ongoing support in growing our rugby programme.

- Mr Hodder

2024 Highlights:

• CNI fourth place : Total Points for 410, Against 365

• Top Try scorers: Ben Kibby (8)

• Top Points scorer: Logan Casey (116 points)

• Rookie Of the Year: Jackson Hill-Brown

• Most Promising Player: Lucas Hale

• Greatest Contribution: Ben Kibby (Record 43 caps)

• Player of the Year: Will Hadley (40 caps)

• Higher honours: Will Hadley and Nate Bodle (Chiefs U18)

Finlay Bayne and Will Hadley leading the team out for the St Peter's game

Logan Casey - Most Points Chris Kahotea on his way to scoring Lucas Hale - Most Promising Player James Cunningham - Lineout Laying down the caps

Salesi Tauaika Will Hadley - Player of the Year Toby Shale Quintus Daniell Team Haka

RUGBY SECOND XV GOLD

This year, our squad set clear goals: to compete with and beat local First XV teams, play positive rugby, and create opportunities for players to move into the First XV squad. We also aimed to stay connected with the Third XV, allowing those players to push for selection. It's safe to say we achieved these objectives, while leaving room for improvement next year.

We started the season with grading matches, dealing with injuries and working to build form. Finishing third in our pool, we moved into the second division. Drew Ellison started the year as our captain, with Kalen Lake taking over when Drew was selected for the First XV.

In this division, we managed to achieve more consistency in our squad selection, and our confidence grew when matched up against other First XV teams. We went through the next seven weeks undefeated, coming away victorious against Tokoroa High School, Te Awamutu College, Morrinsville College, Fraser High School, and drawing with Te Kuiti High School. The boys can be hugely proud of these achievements. This form allowed us to finish the season as minor premiers, progressing us to the final.

On a cold, windy, and rainy day, we faced Te Awamutu College in the final. Some early pressure and positive intent resulted in a 10-0 lead in our favour at halftime. Congratulations must go to Te Awamutu College, who put us under pressure and scored two second-half tries, resulting in them winning the game 14-10 and being crowned champions of the division.

Thank you to the 39 boys who played for the squad this season. A strong Second XV squad always bodes well for the First XV in the

future and we look forward to seeing our men from the 2024 Gold squad competing at a higher level next year.

• Back of the Year: Harry Kilmister

• Forward of the Year: Blake Buchanan

• Most Improved Player: Charlie Harris

• Most Valuable Player: Kalen Lake

- Mr Ross

Best Back - Harry Kilmister

MVP Kalen Lake makes tackle

Rugby photos credit - Ultimate Sports

RUGBY U16 GOLD

The 2024 rugby season was unforgettable for the St Paul’s U16 Gold team. The pinnacle of the season came in the final, where we claimed the John Boe Cup with a hard-fought 31-22 win over St John's'College. Playing at home in front of our friends and families made the victory even more special, as we put on a performance that reflected our journey throughout the season.

While every player had an important role in our success, a few players stood out for their exceptional contributions: George Benjamin was named Player of the Year, Gus Weir earned Forward

of the Year, Jackson Hay won Back of the Year, and Cameron Walters was honoured as Rookie of the Year. Each award was well-deserved, as these players consistently led by example.

Our biggest challenge came early when we lost our firstround match to St John’s College. Instead of letting it set us back, we regrouped, and when we faced them again in the top eight and final, we came out on top. Injuries and concussions tested us, but new players stepped up, keeping the team strong.

Much of our success is owed to the support and guidance of our coaches. Mr McCarthy’s vision and strategies for the backs gave us a real edge in attack, and we’re all grateful for his knowledge and patience. We also owe a massive thank you to Mrs Hay, who managed the team and even coached us through the semifinals

Facing tough opponents, including First XV teams, we relied on grit and determination, sticking together and believing in the process. Special thanks to our

parents for their unwavering support. As we move forward, we look forward to continuing our rugby journeys, with many aiming for the First XV in the future.

- Mr Tapara

U16 Gold winners of the Joe Boe Cup

Lucas Hull with try line in sight

George Benjamin carries in U16 Final

Rory Boynton makes great tackle

RUGBY U55 GREY

The 2024 U55KG Grey team had an outstanding season, winning every pool game and playing expansive, running rugby. Coached by Mr Hay and Mr Flexman, the team was a mix of Year 9 and 10 students, including two players who had never played rugby before.

The season started strong with convincing wins over St John’s College, Hamilton Boys' High Black, and Cambridge High School, with only one try scored

against the team. Midway through the season, the Year 10s went to Tihoi, and new Year 10s were welcomed into the environment. The team continued their winning form, securing victories over Hauraki Plains, Hamilton Boys' High Red, and a close 23-18 win against Te Awamutu College, scoring in the last minute.

The following week, the team faced Te Awamutu again in the

semi-final. It was a classic 'game of two halves,' but unfortunately, the team narrowly lost 19-22.

A big thank you to the players and the amazing support from parents who cheered from the sidelines. The team played 11 games, winning nine and losing two, with an impressive 273 points for and only 61 points against.

- Mr Hay

Back Row: McKay Murray, Shaluck Nanthachaiporn, MacKenzie Millar, Oliver Gordon, Billy Swap, Finlay Hill, George Hunter, Jackson Spice and Campbell Young

Front Row: Blue Steele, Jacob Tucker, Carter Hay, George Flexman, Mason Bryant, Thomas Blackmore, Matthew Walters, Charlie Seath and Oliver Hooper Smith

George Hunter

McKay Murray with Finlay Hill in support

RUGBY U15 COLTS

A highlight of the season was a fantastic win against St John’s College, a fitting way to end the season, especially with the team heading off to Tihoi afterward. The match showcased the team's development and hard work throughout the year.

To recognise individual achievements for the Rugby U15 Colts, several players were awarded for their exceptional contributions:

• Murphy Preston, our first five, was praised for his excellent decision-making and playmaking throughout the season.

• Josh Kibby was recognised for his leadership, motivating the team, and putting in extra work after training.

• Ben Harper was named Most Improved for his significant growth and contributions over

• Jack Pocock was chosen as Most Valuable Player for his exceptional play.

- Mr Gundersen

RUGBY

U14 COLTS DEVELOPMENT

The first few games demonstrated the toughness of the team as they faced larger opposition. The mantra of "chop tackles" was introduced and reinforced throughout the year by defensive specialist Mr Emslie. Strong ball carries from Dylan McLaren and Victor McLeod set the tone and continued throughout the season. Fleet-footed play from Henry Van Hellemond at first five was

complemented by direct running in the midfield from Charlie Baker and Mitchell Roswell. A strong kicking game developed and became a tactical weapon later in the season.

A highlight was a tough secondhalf comeback to beat Hamilton Boys’ High School, the eventual winners of the grade. Although a few close games left us out of

- Mr Johnstone the season.

contention, the boys defended and attacked with all their might until the final whistle. The season was full of fun, skill development, and many players stepping into unfamiliar positions. We will eagerly watch as these boys push for higher honours in the years to come.

Mitchell Rickman, Noah Schulze, Carter Hood, Murphy Preston, Rex Finlay, Harry Passey, Ben Harper, Josh Kibby, Zach Parker, Angus Hart, Hanataua Bodger-Kearns, Jack Pocock, Angus Thomas, Max Young, Jamie Smith, Matthew McFetridge, Charlie Sigley, Joss Nelson, Josh Bunce, Thomas Willson and Garfield Trakarnsakdikul

RUGBY U16 WHITE

St Paul’s U16 White had an enjoyable season.

We had a tough set of teams to compete with, but played with lots of heart, plenty of good clean tackles and lots of fun. A huge thank you to coaches, Glen Day and Luca Justice

Played: 11 games

Won: 3 games

Lost: 8 games

- Mr Foot

RUGBY U55 WHITE

The Under 55 White team had a fun season full of development and learning. The team experienced mixed results on the field, including some close losses, but also enjoyed great wins against Cambridge High School, Hamilton Boys' High School Red, and St John’s College Gold.

Weekday trainings built competition and improved the boys' physicality and accuracy.

Mid-season saw the Year 10 Tihoi changeover, meaning the Year 9s had to step up to fill leadership roles. A feature of Saturday mornings at games was our fantastic parent support.

Award winners were as follows:

• Best Forward: Tom Mason

• Best Back: Zac Davies

• Most Improved: Cooper Wong

• Most Valuable Player: Kees Van Der Poel

On behalf of coaches Matt Holdgate, Ed Hopping, and Dan Wong, thank you all for a great season. We look forward to following the boys' rugby journeys in the years to come.

- Mr Holdgate

LACROSSE

The 2024 lacrosse season for St Paul's girls proved to be one of growth, determination, and hard-fought victories. From the opening games to the final match, the team demonstrated resilience, overcoming challenges both on and off the field. Under the guidance of coach Jack Riggins, the players refined their skills, strengthened their teamwork, and built a strong bond that carried them through the season. Week after week, they showed tenacity and spirit, culminating in a remarkable finish.

On Saturday 31 August, St Paul’s took on Te Awamutu College at Tamahere Park in a crucial match for third place. From the very first whistle, St Paul’s dominated with a swift and powerful offensive push. Ella, playing as an attacker, was exceptional, alongside Jayda, who skillfully set up and scored goals, setting the tone for the game.

In the midfield, Lucy, Iona, and Natalya were outstanding,

working in perfect harmony to keep the game flowing in St Paul's favour. The second half saw St Paul’s continue their relentless pressure, with key players driving the attack and netting a series of well-executed goals. Meanwhile, Carys, our exceptional goalkeeper, made crucial saves, limiting Te Awamutu to just five goals.

St Paul’s secured a decisive 13-5 victory, clinching third place in the premier grade. This final result was a testament to their exceptional skill, teamwork, and unwavering determination throughout the season.

Congratulations to the St Paul’s Girls' Lacrosse Team for their impressive performance and welldeserved finish to the season! A massive thank you goes to our coach, Jack Riggins, and to the supportive parents who cheered us on week after week.

A heartfelt thank you to Matilda Millar, Anika Cowley, Grace Walters, and Emily Steele for

GOLF

The golf programme at St Paul's Collegiate School continues to go from strength to strength, with unprecedented interest leading to the formation of three distinct squads: the Competition Squad, Development Squad, and the Learn to Golf group. This structure allows us to cater to golfers at all levels, ensuring everyone has the opportunity to grow their skills.

The Competition Squad is composed of experienced golfers who represent the school in various Waikato events.

Meanwhile, the Development Squad offers newer golfers, with handicaps, the chance to build their competitive experience, including participation in Futures events and Waikato competitions.

Lastly, the Learn to Golf group provides an introduction to the sport for beginners who may not yet have handicaps.

This year, the golf team was proud to participate in the Lindisfarne College Exchange for the first time. It was a tough competition, but the experience proved invaluable for our golfers. While Lindisfarne secured victory in this inaugural event, our team gained valuable insights to build upon for future exchanges.

A notable highlight for the year was the participation of 13 golfers in the Waikato Match Play Championship, the largest number of entries we've ever had. Special mention goes to Liam Hill, whose consistent play saw him finish in

stepping up and filling in when winter illnesses disrupted the schedule. Your support was greatly appreciated.

- Mrs Bromwich

an impressive third place overall, winning three out of four match play games.

Additionally, Liam represented the school in the prestigious New Zealand U19 Golf Championships, the country's premier secondary school golf competition. Despite challenging conditions, Liam's determination and effort in reaching this level of competition reflect the spirit and commitment that our golf programme continues to foster.

The future looks bright for golf at St Paul's, and we look forward to continued success and growth in the years ahead.

- Mr Emslie

ROAD CYCLING

The year 2024 has been one of growth for our cycling programme. We had riders throughout the end of summer and into winter who had never cycled on the road or with others before. This meant focusing on the basics of bike handling, building confidence on the road, and learning to ride in a group. Training rides took place on city roads and at the outdoor velodrome in Hillcrest, allowing for some speed work.

Thomas Purdie continued to compete against both junior and adult riders as part of the Hamilton City Cycling Club. He also participated in local weekly races and the Waikato Bay of Plenty Club Championships, where he was named Junior Club Champion.

Jacob McAdams began road cycling this year and competed in the NZ Secondary Schools Northern Tour in Auckland against seasoned, senior riders. The two-day, three-part event included an individual time trial, a hill climb, and a criterium on the second morning. Jacob had a strong start in the time trial,

pacing himself well and navigating the 8 km course turnarounds with ease. In the hill climb, he matched cadence and gearing to produce an impressive ride up Mt Wellington. Sunday morning’s criterium provided valuable experience, with riders battling around a tight 1 km course, and every second lap featuring a sprint finish. Jacob adapted his cornering and positioning within the group, handling gusty conditions strategically. He pushed early on each lap, gaining position and finishing an impressive weekend for a novice rider.

- Mr van Meygaarden

Jacob McAdams - North Tour Criterium

Thomas Purdie - HCCC Junior Club Champ

Velodrome sprint laps

SCUBA DIVING

As we reflect on the 2024 season of the St Paul’s Collegiate Scuba Diving Club, it’s clear that this year was exceptional. We welcomed many new junior members, whose enthusiasm brought fresh energy to our team. Together, we created countless great memories as we explored the beauty of the underwater world.

This year saw the remarkable achievements of our newly qualified Open-Water level divers, Advanced Open-Water divers, and Stress and Rescue divers. Each member showed incredible growth, improving their skills and gaining confidence in their abilities. It was inspiring to witness everyone push their limits and embrace the challenges of diving.

The friendships forged during our adventures were truly special. We shared laughter, supported each other, and created bonds that extended beyond the diving experience. The positive energy within our group made every outing not just productive, but also incredibly fun.

A heartfelt thank you goes to the team from GetWet Waikato for their expert guidance and support throughout the year. Your dedication has been instrumental in our success and learning.

As we look forward to 2025, we are excited about the opportunities that lie ahead. With plans for new dives and adventures, we can’t wait to continue our journey together, diving deeper into our passion for the ocean. Here’s to more unforgettable experiences and continued growth as a team!

- Revd Rickman

Lucas Hull, Thomas Purdie, Roy Zhu, George Watson, Rory Boynton, Annie Stokes, Lachlan Riley, Joshua Watson and Monty Rowe

Kiel (instructor), Joshua Watson Roy Xhu and Monty Rowe

Rory Boynton, Bruno Nelson Thomas Purdie and Hunter Strachan

SKIING

As we look back on the 2024 season for the St Paul’s Collegiate School Snowsports Team, we celebrate a year filled with growth, camaraderie, and unforgettable experiences. Despite facing challenges with weather and poor snow conditions, which limited us to just four-weekend trips, we made the most of every moment on the slopes.

One of the standout highlights was our amazing five-day trip to Queenstown. This adventure provided some of the best skiing and snowboarding conditions of the season, and it was truly exhilarating to hit the slopes together. The joy and excitement during those days fostered a sense of unity and positivity within the team.

While we had hoped for the return of the Waikato Secondary Schools Ski Racing Competition (WSSSC) and the North Island Secondary Schools Ski Racing Competition (NISSSC) after a five-year hiatus, the weather ultimately thwarted those plans. Nevertheless, the enthusiasm for the sport was palpable, with many new junior

members joining our ranks. Their eagerness added fresh energy to our group, and it was inspiring to see everyone improve their skills on the slopes.

As we look ahead to 2025, we are filled with optimism and excitement for what the next season will bring. A heartfelt thank you goes out to Mr Heaton, Mr Tierney, Mr Justice, and Rev for their unwavering support

and leadership. Additionally, we extend our gratitude to the students and parents whose encouragement and enthusiasm have fueled our journey.

Here’s to another fantastic year ahead, filled with more skiing, more fun, and more memories in 2025!

- Revd Rickman

SQUASH

This year has been a year of change for the St Pauls squash programme. With the departure of our coach of many years Brendon Woodhead, the first task of the year was to find another motivational person which we found in Greg Holt. Greg took our winter squash groups in Term 2 and 3, providing very challenging and energetic sessions from the feedback from the players!

The results from the local Waikato Secondary Schools events for both individuals and teams were impressive.

Team event

• Division 2 St Paul's Winners (Nick Walters, Sean Lester, Finn Dowling)

Individual event

• Division 2 Runner up: Nick Walters

• Division 4 Winner: Hunter Corson

• Division 7 Winner: Fletcher Rogers

• Runner up: Oliver Heeley

• Division 8 Winner: Caleb Fraser

We sent one team to the National Secondary Schools championships in early August which was held in Wellington. The team was Nick Walters, Sean Lester, Finn Dowling, Finn Pryor, George Blennerhassett and Jack McSweeney. Our team was seeded 28th out of 32 teams so their final placing of 20th was a great achievement. The boys played some fantastic squash, beating some higher graded players and being supportive teammates throughout the weekend.

Early in Term 4 our top player will be found when we hold the annual school championships, and I’m looking forward to another great year in 2025.

- Mrs Carson

Nick Walters at National Championships

WSS individual championships - Oliver Heeley and Fletcher Rogers

WSS Division 2 winners - Finn Dowling, Nick Walters and Sean Lester

SWIMMING

The 2024 swimming season saw St Paul’s performing well in both regional and national competitions, showcasing the talent and dedication of our swimmers. With a robust squad of 35 swimmers for regionals, our team proved to be a formidable opponent.

Regional Championships:

The Regional Swimming Championships at Waterworld Hamilton became the stage for our swimmers to shine. Our expanded team allowed for a more competitive edge, resulting in a number of impressive performances:

• An incredible 14 swimmers graced the podium for individual events

• John Park emerged as the star of the day, claiming first place in every race he entered

• The team’s collective effort resulted in over 30 medals

• St Paul’s secured a wellearned second place overall in the region

These results aren’t just numbers

- they’re a testament to the

hard work, determination, and team spirit that define our swim program.

National Championships:

At the national level, St Paul’s continued to make waves, particularly in team events. The introduction of new relay formats provided our swimmers with fresh opportunities to showcase their synchronized teamwork:

• Silver medal in the exciting new 8x50m relay

• Bronze medal in the mixed medley relay

• Silver in the 4x50m freestyle mixed relay

These podium finishes in team events highlight not

just individual talent, but the cohesion and teamwork that our swimmers have developed over years of training together.

Individual Medals - National medal in their age group

• John Park, third in 200m Breaststroke

• Ashley Lander, third in 200m Backstroke

As we look back on the 2024 season, we celebrate not just the medals and podium finishes, but the growth, perseverance, and camaraderie demonstrated by our swim team.

- Mr Mika

Stephen Miller

Amelie Austin

TENNIS

With over 80 students participating in Tennis over the summer months, the courts are always buzzing after school, from those who have never hit a tennis ball before, all the way to those who are competing in club competitions around the Waikato.

2024 saw 11 players compete in the Waikato Secondary Schools Single Competition, and six teams compete in the Doubles Competition the following day. St Paul’s had a remarkable run, with ten awards, including being the overall winning school for Girls' Doubles.

SINGLES COMPETITION:

14 & Under Boys Singles Div 2

• First Place Championship

Maccoy Watson

• First Place Plate

Edward Hood

14 & Under Boys Singles Div 1

• First Place Championship

Henry Van Hellemond (St Pauls)

• First Place Plate

Mitchell Rowsell

16 & Under Boys Singles Div 1

• Shared Winners Plate Adam Chapman

16 & Under Girls Singles – Div 2

• Runner-Up Plate Leya Oliver (St Pauls)

DOUBLES COMPETITION:

Girls Doubles Under 18 Winners: Rosie Phillips & Isla Robinson

Girls Doubles Under 14 & 16 Runners Up:

Brooke Gladstone & Leya Oliver

Boys Doubles Under 16 Runners Up:

Fergus Hood & Hunter Corson

Boys Doubles Under 14 Runners Up:

Henry van Hellemond & Edward Hood

Congratulations to all the WSS Championship winners, and to everyone who has got out on the courts in 2024. We are looking forward to a busy 2025 with so many players keen to develop their skills even further.

- Ms Spenceley

Maccoy Watson U14 Boys Div 2 winner

Charlie Parlane (Third Div 1 U16 boys) and Adam Chapman

Brooke Gladstone and Leya Oliver

Mitchell Rowsell and Edward Hood - U14 Boys Plate Winners

VOLLEYBALL

The 2024 season marked a significant year for our school’s volleyball programme, with the senior girls’ teams making considerable progress. This year, our school entered two teams in the Waikato Secondary School competition, a first for our volleyball programme.

Senior A Girls’ Team: Competed in Division 1, finishing in third place after a close semifinal match.

Senior B Girls’ Team: Participated in Division 4, providing a valuable competitive experience for developing players.

The Senior A girls’ team played in the North Island Volleyball Championships, held on the North Shore. The team finished 10th in the competition, a respectable result for their first appearance in recent years. Their results were as follows:

• Wins: Northcote, Onehunga, Takapuna, Rototuna

• Losses: Baradene, Trident, Bay of Islands

Standout Performances:

Rebecca Winefield had a strong year. Her outstanding serving brought the team from near defeat in the third/fourth playoff where they were down 17-24. She served nine aces in a row to win the set 26-24. The team went on to win the second set and secure third place in Division 1. Senior A captain Brianna Griffiths also had a strong season in her final year at the school.

Future Prospects:

With the majority of the Senior A team comprising Year 11 and 12 students, there is potential

for improvement in 2025. The 2024 season has provided a solid foundation for the continued development of our school’s volleyball programme. We look forward to seeing how our teams progress in the future.

Junior boys:

We have a junior boys team playing in the Waikato Competition for the first time in recent years. These games are during Term 4. It’s exciting to see volleyball at the school growing.

- Mr Ward

Rebecca Winefield

Courtney Malloy attacking the ball

WATERPOLO

In 2024, Water Polo was made a Gold Sport at St Paul’s Collegiate School.

The school entered two teams in the Waikato Water Polo Competition during Term 1: a Senior Boys’ team and a Mixed team of Senior Girls and Junior Boys. The teams were coached by Lian Mazzoleni and Jack Morton, with assistance from Tim Foote.

In the Waikato Secondary Schools’ Mixed Division, St Paul’s won the final against St Peter’s. Special mention goes to Emily Steel, named Most Valuable Goalie, and Caitlin Foote, named Most Valuable Player for the Mixed Division.

The Senior Boys’ team achieved a commendable third place in the Boys’ Division.

St Paul’s sent two teams to the North Island Secondary Schools Division 2 tournament in Auckland in March. Our boys team placed 13th in the boys/mixed grade and our girls placed seventh. In the April school holidays both teams took part in the New Zealand Secondary Schools Division 2

tournament held in Hamilton and Cambridge. Our girls team won the plate final for the second year in a row and the boys finished in 17th place.

Of special mention: Charlie Etherington represented Waikato at the Mens' Under 18 National Tournament, where Waikato placed second in Division One. In 2024, Charlie, Emily Steel, and

Caitlin Foote all received their St Paul’s representative caps for Water Polo.

Congratulations to all involved in a successful Water Polo season, and a special thank you to Lian Mazzoleni, Jack Morton, Helen Morton, and Tim Foote for their coaching and managing.

- Mrs Cooley

Liam Fisher

Girls' Team

Charlie Etherington on attack

Girls' Team practice

SCHOOL BALL

As our glammed-up Year 12 and 13 students arrived at the doors of the no longer recognisable school gym, they were at once immersed in the wonderful world of Tokyo.

Lanterns overhead and a red Shrinto shrine framing the entryway as excitement built for the night ahead. Once stepping inside, students were at once surrounded by cherry blossoms and traditional umbrellas hanging overhead, replicating the atmosphere of Tokyo’s nightlife. The DJ played an incredible mix of music amongst the backdrop of animated calligraphy projections, and for almost the entire night, the dance floor was alive and full of students enjoying each other's company on this wonderful occasion. The formal dancing was enjoyed by all with the spotlight shining on a particular group of especially talented students and teachers, who provided entertainment for all.

The food was undoubtedly a highlight of the night, where an endless stream of teriyaki poke

bowls and an array of dumplings sushi, and bao buns were served all throughout, topped off of course with mochi, chocolate namas, and matcha brownies. It was a feast, and as Sam said on the night, was “just too good to miss”. A special mention goes to the delicious selection of mocktails that were enjoyed by all.

As with most balls St Paul’s has hosted, each one seems to outdo the previous years but we can certainly affirm that Twilight in Tokyo has been called the best ever, with confirmation from students, decorators, the DJ, and even the chef.

As heads of the Ball Portfolio, it was no small task to plan and execute such a large and spectacular event, and we certainly could not have done it without our ball committee who helped make our vision a reality in the final days. A special thanks must go to Chef Warner and the catering team who did an exceptional job and were lovely to work with. Mrs Lock and Mr Wilson however

were the silent stars of the show. Without their guidance, knowledge, and support, the 2024 St Paul’s Ball would not have been all that it was. Thank you to all who attended and supported us throughout, it was a joy and a pleasure to have been your Heads of Ball for 2024.

- Sam Stokes and Rosie Phillips

Lily Luxton and Louie Short (King and Queen)

Will Peoples and Georgia Roberts (Prince and Princess) Trelise Forster and Jimmy Ma Ashlee Lobb and friends

Rosie Phillips and Max Makeham (Cutest couple)

Finn Hood and Briar Roden Sarita Williams, Aditi Sharma, Eloise Tsatsas and Monique James-Thomas Gracie Potter, Sadie Williams, Liam Inma and Will Hadley

Collingwood and partner James Cunningham and Maggie Harper Renee Carey and partner Olina Zhao and Ella Snyman accompanied by a friend

friend Zara Brangwynne, Rosie Willson and Freddie Savill

Caitlin Day, Isla Robinson, Ruby Van Deursen and friends Lachlan Mollard and partner

Finlay Bayne Mariska Pereira and partner Ollie Gimblett, Harry Parham, Imri Seavill and Jackson Norris Sam Fletcher and Brooklyn Snelgrove

Mia Ofsofske

Roy Zhu and Annie Stokes Charlie Etherington, Jay Benefield, Quinn Harris and Will Kingsford

and

Jessie Morris, Hannah Syme and

Lucas Hale and partner Amanda Greenbaum, Eloise Tsatsa and Asher Downing Oliver Hooper and partner Maadi Judd and Caughey Webber

Liam Fisher and partner Rugby First XV Team Emily Davies and partner

Vishruta Murthy and Jack Walch

Boh Williams and partner

Liam Fairweather and Brianna Griffiths Blake Buchanan and partner

ARTS, CULTURE AND LITERATURE TRIP TO EUROPE

During the July holidays, 34 St Paul's Collegiate School students and six staff embarked on an unforgettable Arts, Culture, and Literature trip to Europe.

Our adventure began in London, where we explored the city’s cultural gems, including Kensington Palace, the Saatchi Gallery, and the Shakespeare Globe Theatre. We enjoyed a magical evening at the West End musical Wicked. Our time in London also included visits to Stratford to see Shakespeare's birthplace, Windsor Castle, the British Museum, the Victoria and Albert Museum, and Tate Modern. A relaxing river cruise along the Thames allowed us to appreciate the city’s beauty. One of our fondest memories was an evening walking tour of Westminster, guided by a local Drag Queen, which added humor and entertainment to our historical experience of this significant area.

After a swift Eurostar trip, our journey continued to Paris, where we took in stunning sights on a

Seine River cruise. Our exploration included iconic locations such as the Palace of Versailles and the Claude Monet Foundation in Giverny, where we marveled at the artist's breathtaking gardens. In Paris, we also visited the Louvre and the Centre Pompidou, immersing ourselves in a diverse range of art from different eras, while enjoying the vibrant atmosphere of Montmartre and a delightful cabaret show.

The trip concluded in Venice, where we explored the island of Murano and attended the Venice Biennale, experiencing cutting-edge art installations that challenged

traditional boundaries. A heartfelt surprise followed as we performed the St Paul’s Haka for our staff, expressing our gratitude for the incredible journey.

Reflecting on our adventure, Daniel Zhou remarked, "Ten days, three cities, and 40 travellersit's a sure formula for lifelong memories." The Arts, Culture, and Literature trip will return (with an addition of Rome) in 2026, with sign-ups in Term 1, 2025, for Year 11 and 12 students.

- Mr Cameron

Students and Staff, outside the Notre Dame, Paris (France)

Amelie Austin and Emily Davies (Venice Biennale)

Hunter Scott, Annabelle Stokes, Naiema Vea and Boh Williams.

Isabella Egan, Finnula Giedt and Trelise Forster

Christine Wang, Olivia Zhao and Martina Zhang

Hugh Robertson, Lincoln Ong, Sam Webb and Elkin Wilson

Sam Stokes, Eric Joe and Monique James-Thomas

Venice Biennale

GRANDPARENTS’ DAY

14 March

FIELDAYS

12-15 June

Olive Montgomerie and Mariska Pereira

Ollie Robertson

St Paul's Site

Austen Plimmer and Nikau Veitch

St Paul's Bee

Heera Singh-Sandhu, Flynn Main, Benjamin Settle and Luc Davies

Olive Montgomerie, Briar Roden, Ollie Robertson and Liam R Fisher

Liam R Fisher

OVERSEAS SPORT TRIPS

Cricket - Australia

Campbell Soanes

Tom Yetsenga

Quintus Daniell

Jay Benefield

Campbell Soanes

Archie Joll

OVERSEAS SPORT TRIPS

Football - USA

Group photo

Ollie Robertson

Nikau Veitch leading the haka

Louie Short

Max Gurnick - Goal celebration

Jaime Kenny

Max Gurnick, Jamie Kenny and Ashton Coombes

Nikau Veitch

Jamie Kenny

Cristiano Sarich

Max Gurnick

Team Haka

OVERSEAS SPORT TRIPS

Hockey - Germany

Richard Ruetsch, Mariska Pereira and Max Sherriff

Willem Groenendijk, Ben Lou and Noah Candelaria

Izabella Watson and Lucy Hadley

Renee Carey and Somer Williamson

LEAVERS’ LUNCH

Year 13 Leavers

Photos credit: Jeremy Ward

SENIOR PRIZEGIVING

Awards and Scholarships

SPORTS AND CULTURAL AWARDS

THE DAN BRYANT CUP

Aidan Hodgson

Grace Walters

ST PAUL’S AERONAUTICAL TROPHY

For a student continuing in the Aeronautical field

Austen Plimmer

THE GUMMER GAVEL

For excellence in Debating

Rosie Phillips

COWAN PLATE

For continuous service to the Choir Isaac Albery

Isabella Egan

Sam Fletcher

Monique James-Thomas

Samay Kansal

Jack Walch

RODNEY HAMEL CUP

For the most significant contribution to Culture

Asher Downing

Jackson Norris

PARR MUSIC TROPHY

For excellence in Orchestral Music

Sam Kansal

THE JANET COLE CUP

For excellence in Performing Arts

Monique James-Thomas

SUPREME CULTURAL AWARD

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

Samay Kansal

DAVIES FAMILY CUP

Best distance runner

Renee Carey

THE WAYNE O’BRIEN TROPHY

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

Sophie Dunn

THE DIRCTOR OF SPORTS AWARD

For the most outstanding team of the year

First XI Girls' Hockey

TE TAPUWAI “EXCELLENCE IN SPORT”

Awarded to the top Maaori Sportsperson of the year

Kalen Lake

THE PETER GILBERT TROPHY

Awarded to the most outstanding sportsman of the year

Richard Ruetsch

THE MARGARET FORSYTH TROPHY

Awarded to the most outstanding sportswoman of the year

Grace Potter

THE COLE CUP

Awarded to the most outstanding individual sportsperson

Will Hadley

YEAR 12

INDUSTRY AWARDS

Lily Goddard

Iona Martynoga

Isobel Morton-Johnson

William Rushbrooke

Campbell Soanes

Olivia Soanes

ACADEMIC AWARDS

Nicholas Walters Agricultural and Horticultural Science

Matilda Millar

Agribusiness (shared)

Fiona Guo (Year 11)

Art Design

The Photo Life Studios Graphics

Art Award

Hayley Hanna Art Printmaking

Paige Blackett

Art Photography

Yuou (Olina) Zhao Chemistry (shared)

Fredricka Savill Drama

Millicent Whetu Earth and Space Science

Willem Groenendijk Engineering

Bruno Cropper Furniture/Construction

Rebecca Winefield Geography

Shanaz Chen (Year 11) Mathematics with Calculus

Yixi (Ethan) Peng (Year 11) Cambridge AS Mathematics

Hanzhi (Jonathan) Jiang (Year 11) Music

Adam Chapman Spanish (shared)

Ashwin Bhorkar Spanish (shared)

Lachyn Moeke Te Reo Maaori

Benjamin Lou Business in Society Third in Engineering

Li Hang Cao

Computer Science (shared) Third in AS Mathematics

Liam Stiles

Computer Science (shared) Third in Physics (shared)

Jasper Ludbrook

Media Studies Third in Physics (shared)

George MacDonald

Agribusiness (shared) Third in Economics

Third in History Third in Geography

Siobhan Yorston Agribusiness (shared) Second in Mathematics with Statistics Second in Te Reo Maaori

Georgia Roberts Graphics DVC Second in Accounting

Ella Snyman Level 3 Spanish Second in Physics Third in Chemistry

Jesse Chen Accounting Digital Innovation

Roy Zhu Economics History Beckett Prize for Literature

Eric Joe English NCEA

Music (shared) Second in Mathematics with Calculus Third in Biology

Caitlin Foote

Sports Science

Mathematics with Statistics Second in Biology Third in Design and Visual Communication

Annabelle Stokes

Art Painting Biology Chemistry (shared) Level 3 Mathematics with Calculus Physics

Dave Woodley Physics Cup Level 2

YEAR 13

INDUSTRY AWARDS

Isaac Albery

Asher Downing

Maggie Harper

Lilly Robinson

Samuel Stokes

ACADEMIC AWARDS

Mariska Pereira Accounting (shared)

Benjamin Settle Agricultural and Horticultural Science

Georgia Fisher

Art Painting (shared)

Cooper Bass Art Printmaking

Jetta Kete

Art Photography The Bell Photography Award

George Adamson Computer Science

Sam Fletcher Drama

Thomas Storey Furniture/Construction

St Paul’s Graphics and Technology Department and Waikato Master Builders Association Award

Brianna Griffiths

Design and Visual Communication

David Harries Memorial Trophy for Outstanding Graphics

Anica Downing

Economics (shared)

St Paul’s Creative English Writing Prize

Samay Kansal Music

Xuhan (Fionna) Sun Earth and Space Science

Thomas Yetsenga

Sports Science

Wintec Sports Studies Trophy

Jessie Morris

Agribusiness (shared) Third in Accounting

The PW Johnstone Memorial Trophy – Agribusiness (shared)

Hunter Davis-Strangwick Art Design Third in Geography (shared)

Jayden King

Engineering Third in Agribusiness Third in Geography (shared)

Charlie Percy

Digital Innovation Second in Art Design (shared)

Jackson Bird

Art Painting (shared) Second in Chemistry

Second in Cambridge Mathematics Second in Te Reo Maaori

Bob Su Agribusiness (shared)

Richard Ruetsch

Austen Plimmer

Monique James-Thomas

Art Painting (shared)

The PW Johnstone Memorial Trophy – Agribusiness (shared)

Isla Robinson

Geography

Media Studies Third in History

Waikato Geographical Social Trophy

Nika Asadi

Biology

Chemistry Second in Physics

Chaitanya (Cherry) Goel

English NCEA French Second in Mathematics with Calculus Third in Chemistry

Rosie Phillips

Economics (shared)

History (shared) Second in Mathematics with Statistics Second in Media Studies

Dongkai (Jacob) Xu

Accounting (shared) Cambridge Mathematics Physics

Sadie Williams

History (shared)

Te Reo Maaori

Mathematics with Statistics Second in Media Studies

Gary Judkins Statistical Trophy

Amelie Austin

The Thornton Gallery Trophy for Most Promising Artist

Grace Walters

The Deloitte Accounting Prize

Finn Hood

Mike Powell Memorial Trophy for Outstanding Craftsmanship

SCHOLARSHIPS

University of Waikato

Ko Te Tangata School Leaver Scholarship

Isaac Albery

Jacob Porteous

William Sinclair

University of Waikato

Te Paewai o te Rangi for Outstanding Academic Achievement

Trelise Forster

David Johnstone Scholarship

Jetta Kete

Auckland University

Top Achiever Scholarship

Sadie Williams

Auckland University

140th Anniversary Academic Scholarship

Dongkai (Jacob) Xu

Auckland University

Accommodation ScholarshipOffice of Maaori Advancement

Louie Short

Auckland University

Faculty of Law Entry Level Scholarship

Tri Phan

Lincoln University

Vice Chancellor Scholarship for Excellence

Jessie Morris

Lincoln University

Tihi Kahuraki Scholarship

Tiare (T.J.) Parker

Lincoln University

Matauraka Maaori Scholarship

Nikau Veitch

Kalen Lake

University of Otago

Maaori Entrance Scholarship

Lily Jarrett

University of Otago

Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarship

Emerson Bell

Isla Robinson

James Cunningham

Jamie Kenny

Rosie Phillips

Vishruta Murthy

Will Hadley

University of Otago 150th Entrance Scholarship

Nika Asadi

University of Otago

Performance Entrance Scholarship

Jackson Bird

University of Otago

Pacific Peoples’ Entrance Scholarship

Salesi Tauaika

University of Louisville (America)

Four Year Field Hockey Scholarship

Grace Potter

Aidan Hodgson

Grace Walters

Finn Hood

SENIOR PRIZEGIVING Special Awards

PETER HAMPTON INNOVATION IN AGRIBUSINESS

Liam R Fisher

Briar Roden

ICT CUP

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

Oliver Heeley

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

Samuel Schulze

ST PAUL’S AWARD FOR YEAR 11 AND THE HAYLETT-PETTY MEMORIAL TROPHY

Awarded to the Year 11 student who has excelled in all areas of school life, academics, sport, culture, special character and leadership

Aditya Manda

ST PAUL’S AWARD FOR YEAR 12 AND THE JOHN OEHLEY CUP

Awarded to the Year 12 student who has excelled in all areas of School life, academics, sport,

culture, special character and leadership

Annabelle Stokes

TE HOOKAI NUKU - SENIOR MANUKURA ARIKI “MAAORI

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE”

AWARD

Sadie Williams

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

Alyssa Fenemor

Trelise Forster

Prabnoor Gill

Oliver Heeley

Lily Luxton

Jimmy Ma

Jackson Norris

Mariska Pereira

BNZ AWARDS

Awarded to Year 13 students who have excelled academically and/ or in leadership, sport and cultural areas

Amelie Austin

James Cunningham

Vishruta Murthy

Rosie Phillips

G W LANDER RESILIENCE TROPHY

Awarded to a student who has shown real courage and tenacity in the face of adversity

Kydon Boot

TE-MANU-TAWHIO-RANGI TROPHY

Awarded to the student who celebrates, enhances and develops Kaupapa Maaori and services to Te Whaanau o Hato Paora in all facets of school life and the wider community

Lachyn Moeke

DE JONG TROPHY

Awarded to the student who has put in a consistent effort in all

areas of School life. Someone who always gives of their best in everything they do

Grace Walters

THE FITCHETT TROPHY

Awarded to the most outstanding female leader in the School other than Head Girl

Grace Potter

THE LUMAN FAMILY TROPHY

Awarded to the most outstanding male leader in the School other than Head Boy

Nathaniel Bodle

ANDREA JEAN JENKINS CUP FOR HEAD GIRL

Awarded to the Head Girl for her outstanding leadership and commitment in all areas of school life

Sadie Williams

LEGGATT PRIZE & OLD COLLEGIANS’ TROPHY FOR HEAD BOY

Awarded to the Head Boy for his outstanding leadership and commitment in all areas of school life

Will Hadley

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

Trelise Forster

SEAVILL CUP

Awarded to the student who has contributed most to the School in a wide variety of activities

Briar Roden

MCCULLOCH TROPHY FOR PROXIME ACCESSIT

Isla Robinson

KATRINA L WARD CUP FOR DUX OF THE SCHOOL

Nika Asadi

Briar Roden

SENIOR PRIZEGIVING

Prize winners

Nika Asadi - Dux of School

Isla Robinson - Proxime Accessit

Asher Downing and Jackson Norris

Anica Downing

Amelie Austin with Lucy and Will Hadley

Roy Zhu

Kydon Boot

Tri Phan and George Adamson

Nate Bodle

Sam and Annie Stokes

Sadie Williams

Jetta Kete

Liam R Fisher

Sophie Dunn, Renee Carey, Grace Potter and Jessie Morris

Brianna Griffiths

Oliver Heeley

Kalen Lake and Nikau Veitch

Trelise Forster

Sam Kansal, Jack Walch, Isabella Egan, Sam Fletcher and Isaac Albery

Georgia Roberts

Fiona Guo and Shanaz Chen

Sam Kansal and Cherry Goel

CLASS OF 2024

Year 13 Leavers

HUGO

CLASS OF 2024

Year 13 Leavers

CORTLAN

CLASS OF 2024

Year 13 Leavers

HAMISH

OLIVER HEELEY

SAMUEL

SAMAY

CLASS OF 2024

Year 13 Leavers

JIMMY

XAVIER

CLASS OF 2024

Year 13 Leavers

TOBIAS

CHARLIE

CLASS OF 2024

Year 13 Leavers

NIKAU VEITCH

IZABELLA WATSON

DONGKAI (JACOB) XU

MATHEW VERRY

SAMUEL WEBB

THOMAS YETSENGA

JACK WALCH

ZACHARY WILDE

HAOYANG (HARRY) ZHANG

NATALYA WALKER-RIGGINS

SADIE WILLIAMS

ZHAORUI (RAY) ZHANG

ETHAN WALTERS

SARITA WILLIAMS

GRACE WALTERS

SOMER WILLIAMSON

St Paul’s Staff

Back Row:

8th Row:

7th Row:

6th Row:

5th Row:

4th Row:

3rd Row:

2nd Row:

Front Row:

Jamieson Hudson, Lincoln Churchill, Dan Teka, Desiree Williams, Nicole Schollum, Bill Goodman, Sian Pearson, Ryan Josh, Gareth Lusty, Kieran Taylor, Anna Stickett, Drew Tierney, Jason Sharma, Katie Lilley, Cameron Walker, William Harlow, Michael Rameka, Paul Cakebread, David Moss, Kate Begovich, Joe Hollier, Wayne Douglas, Ellaine De Jesus, Sandra Ardern, Tash Renner, Georg Rautenbach, Andrew Harries, Lionel Tapara, Geoffrey Smith, Richard Kersel, Angela Vandy, Carolyn

Liam Koch, Caitlin Watson, Michael Doyle, Fraser Wilson, Paul Wilson, Robert Aldridge, Max Thomson, Duncan Martin, Newman

Adrian Wesford, Anna Leese, Angela Bromwich, Savannah Patterson, Puhiere Akuhata, Jackie Lock, Stacey Stewart, Kerry Raewyn Keene, Joshua Howard

Carl Neethling, Suzanne Miller, Margaret Landon, Ian Rudkin, Glenn Festin, Amy Henwood, Rachel Wallis, Robert Torrance, Guy Johnstone

Debbie Chapman, Anna Faauila, Veronica Filgueiras, Gin Pipatsomtana, Linda Iane, Julia Fuentes, Melissa Good, Madeline Lokukadikarge Jayanthi, Angela Pussedeniya, Sarah Cantlon

Blair Heaton, Brad Emslie, Peter Evans (Director Tihoi), Simon Ward, Kathryn Conaghan (Head of HR and Health & Safety), Hardman (Associate Headmaster), Helen Bradford (Deputy Headmaster), Jeremy Coley (Deputy Headmaster), Peter Welham

Richard Lange, Bryan Summerfield, Nicola Evans

Wendy Portegys, Annmarie McDonald, Byron de Beer, Daniel McQuoid

James Mclean, Emersyn Coxhead, Paul Hodder

Gibbs, Rachel Pollock, Jane Spenceley, Robert Evans, Micahel King, Keegan Stewart, Duncan Murray, Lisa Richards

Lamoni Tawha, Martin Simoncelli, Jason McGrath, Bruce Rawson, Jonathan Cameron, Duncan Gundersen, Jet Lim, Elliot Mckinnel, Rex Allen, Jeanine Wardrop, Carol Rayner, Mary Larsen, Jennifer Purvis, Nikki Steward, Mathew Hewett, Sharon Christian, Tess Hastie, Ian Campbell, Heather Fox, Melanie Simmons, Greg Taylor, Tamara Green, Ben Van Meygaarden, Jeremy Nielsen, Matthew Holdgate, Beckley, Mavis McIntosh, Nicola Carson, Deborah Keep, Renata Fuentes, Rylee Kingi, Sue O'Keefe, Pushpika Muhamdirawewlage,

Joshua Hay (Deputy Headmaster), Reverend Peter Rickman, Theresa Miller (Associate Headmaster), Ben Skeen (Headmaster), Craig (Business Manager), Meaghan Cooley, Marie Robinson, Nerroly Hay, Sarah Douglas

ST PAUL’S STAFF

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Mr Andrew Johnson – Chair

Mrs Teri Veitch – Deputy Chair

Mr Ross Brown

Mr Jonathan Calder

Mrs Catherine Clark

Mr Alastair Grigg

SCHOOL EXECUTIVE

Headmaster

Mr James Gurnick

Mr John Jackson

Mr Bruce Miller

Most Reverend Sir David Moxon KNZM

Mrs Karen O’Meeghan

Mrs Jacqueline Shuker

Mr Ben Skeen BA BCom Auckland, DipTeach

Associate Headmaster (School Operations)

Mr Craig Hardman BSpLS BTeach Waikato

Associate Headmaster (Student Wellbeing)

Mrs Theresa Miller LLB Waikato, GDipTeach

Deputy Headmaster (Academic Systems)

Mrs Helen Bradford BA Massey, MEdLead(Hons) Waikato, DipTeach

Deputy Headmaster (Curriculum and Assessment)

Mr Jeremy Coley BA Waikato, DipEd

Deputy Headmaster (Co-Curricular)

Mr Josh Hay BSpExSc Wintec, GDipTeach Chaplain

Reverend PA Rickman BTh Oxford, GDipTeach - LOC Religious Studies

Business Manager

Mr Peter Welham BCom, BCompt(Hons), CA

Head of Human Resources and Health & Safety

Mrs Kathryn Conaghan DipSocSc

HOUSEMASTERS

Clark House

Mr Chris Foot BSc(Hons) Cape Town, GDipTeach, PGCertLDCL Fitchett House

Mr Jason Sharma BCom BSc Waikato, GDipTeach Hall House

Mr Ryan McCarthy BPhEd Otago, PGDipEdLead, GDipTeach - Director of Strength and Conditioning Hamilton House

Mr Bryan Summerfield (LOC English; HOD English) BA BTeach Waikato Harington Boarding House

Mrs Jackie Lock (HOD Biology) BSc(Hons) Pretoria, MEdLead(Hons) Waikato, HDipEd Harington Day House

Mrs Rachel Wallis BA BTeach Waikato Sargood House

Mr Lionel Tapara BPhEd Auckland School House

Mr Dan Teka BBA(Fin) Waikato, GDipTeach Williams House

Mr Matthew Holdgate (until April) BSpLS Waikato, MEdLM Sydney, GDipTeach, GCertPosEd

Mr Adam Ross (from April) BEd Sydney

ACADEMIC STAFF

Academic Directors

Mrs Sarah Douglas BSocSc Waikato, GDipTeach – Teaching and Learning

Mr Simon Ward BSc(Tech) Waikato, GDipTeach – Digital Learning

Leaders of Curriculum

Mrs Angela Bromwich BCom Auckland, DipTeach, NDBE – Social Sciences; HOD Commerce

Mr Jonathan Cameron BFA(Hons) MFA Massey, GDipTeach – Arts; HOD Visual Arts

Mr Duncan Gundersen BTour Waikato, MMan Massey, PGDipSpMan, GDipTeach – PE

Mr Andrew Harries DipTeach, AdvTradeCert – Technology

Mrs Tess Hastie MEdLead(Hons) Waikato, HDE – Mathematics

Mr Max Thomson BSc Otago DipTeach – Science

Matua Lamoni Tawha BA BTeach Waikato, CertWhaikoorero - Te Tari Reo Maaori

Heads of Departments

Mrs Sarah Cantlon BSocSc MEd(Hons) Waikato, GDipTeach - Geography

Mrs Meaghan Cooley BIntComm Unitec, DipTeach - Learning Enhancement

Mr Brad Emslie BA Cape Town, PGCE, PGCertEDLead - Director of Sport

Mrs Heather Fox BMus(Hons) Hull, PGCE - Music (Acting HOD)

Mr Joy-Farai Mika BSc(Hons) Rhodes, PGCE - Digital Technology

Mr Bruce Rawson BA Waikato, GDipTeach - Drama

Ms Nicole Schollum BSc, BTeach Waikato - Junior Science

Mrs Delwyn Stanbridge-Allen BMusEd James Madison, MA Liberty, MS(Ed) Old Dominion – Music

Mrs Elizabeth Pitu BCom Auckland, PGDipAcc DipTeach - Economics (Acting HOD)

Mr B van Meygaarden BSc MSc Auckland, DipTeach - Physics

Teaching Staff

Mr Robert Aldridge BA(Hons) Victoria, DipSLT, DipArts, DipTeach, CELTA

Whaea Puhirere Akuhata NZDipTourTravMan

Mr Paul Cakebread MMath(Hons) Exeter PGCE

Mr Ian Campbell BA Otago, DipTeach

Mr Byron de Beer BSc Auckland, GDipEng, GDipTeach

Mrs Deborah Keep BSc(Hons) Canterbury, GDipTeach

Mr Rodney de Klerk BEd Kwazulu Natal, DipMin, CertBibHeb

Mrs Carolyn Gibbs BSc Massey, GDipTeach

Mr William Harlow BSc MTL Waikato

Mr Mathew Hewett GDipTeach, GDipEng

Mr Joshua Howard BA Waikato, GDipTeach

Ms Jamieson Hudson BMA Waikato, MA Wintec, GDipTeach

Mr Guy Johnstone BSc Auckland, PGDipTL

Mrs Katie Lilley BEng(Hons) Loughborough, PGCE

Mrs Annmarie McDonald BSpLS BTeach Waikato

Dr Jason McGrath BSc MSc(Hons) PhD Waikato, GDipTeach - CIE and Scholarships

Coordinator

Mr Jeremy Nielsen GDipEng, GDipTeach(Tech), CertCarpentry

Ms Sian Pearson BBus Waikato, GDipTeach

Mr Michael Rameka BSpLS BTeach Waikato

Mr Georg Rautenbach HDipTechTeach

Mr Matt Rees-Gibbs BSpLS Waikato, GDipTeach

Mrs Jordan Simmonds BCS Waikato, GDipTeach PGCertAppPrac

Mr Martin Simoncelli BPhEd Uruguay

Mr Dhirendra Singh BAg South Pacific, GDipTeach, DipTertT, CertAgEng

Mr Michael Doyle BBus Waikato, GDipTeach

Ms Jane Spenceley BSc MSc Waikato, GDipTeach

Mr Keegan Stewart BSc Waikato, GDipTeach

Mrs Stacey Stewart BA Waikato, GDipTeach (until March)

Mr Kieran Taylor BSocSc Waikato, GDipTeach

Mr Drew Tierney BA McGill, MScEd Niagara, MEdLead(Hons) Waikato

Mr Robert Torrance BSc Waikato, BHSc Auckland, GDipStats, GDipTeach

Mrs Angela Vandy BEd(Teach) Bethlehem, BTeach(Hons) Waikato

Ms Caitlin Watson BA Victoria, BA(Hons) Waikato, GDipTeach

Mr Fraser Wilson BSc Otago, GDipTeach

Mr Paul Wilson BEd Waikato, DipTeach – Careers Advisor

Agribusiness Centre

Mrs Kerry Allen BPRTM Lincoln, MEnvEd Griffith, DipTeach – Agribusiness Project Curriculum Director

Mrs Suzy Newman BCom BCAppSc Otago, PGDipTeach – Agricultural and Horticultural Science Advisor

Miss Mel Simmons BA Massey, GDipScTech, GDipTeach – Agribusiness Advisor

Ms Susan Stokes PGDipRurSt DipTeach – Agricultural and Horticultural Resource Writer (from June)

Ms Waiata-Rose Monga BCS Auckland University of Technology - Communications and Administration Coordinator

International Centre

Mrs Helen Richardson DipBusMan – Director of International Students

Mrs Marg Benefield Homestay Coordinator

Ms Minha Hutchison BA DipBibSt - International Administrator

ACADEMIC AND LEARNING SUPPORT

Mrs Natasha Renner - Assistant Librarian

Mrs Raewyn Keene NZCE – Science

Technician

Mrs Kendall Richardson BSc(Hons)

MSc - Assistant Science Technician

Mr James Milroy - Te Reo Maaori

Kaiawhina

Mr Duncan Martin - IT Systems

Engineer

Mr Gerald Jackson - Technology

Assistant

Mr Geoffrey Smith - Music Technician

Mrs Nikki Steward - Learning Support

Coordinator

Mrs Nicki Carson - Teacher Aide

Mr Jaxson Fisher - Teacher Aide

Mrs Marg Landon - Teacher Aide

Miss Hunter Ludlam BsocSc - Teacher

Aide

Miss Chelsea Macfarlane – Teacher

Aide

Mrs Munieh Shehadeh BA - Teacher

Aide

Management

Mr Peter Evans BSc, PGCE, NZOIA, PHEC, RYA Powerboat - Director

Mr Rob Evans BSc(Hons), PGCE, NZOIA, TESL – Head of Teaching and Learning

Mr Michael King DipOutdoorEd, DipOutdoorInstructMan, NZOIA, PHEC – Head of Operations

Mr Cameron Walker DipOutdoorLead, NZOIA, PHEC, RYA Powerboat, Avalanche Management – Head of Outdoors Teaching Instructors

Miss Madeline Beckley BSportRec GDipTeach

Mr Richard Kersel BPhEd, GDipTL NZOIA Outdoor First Aid

Mr Richard Lange BTheol, GDipTeach, GDipArts, CertOutdoorRecInst NZOIA PADI

Mr Stewart Tukerangi BSportRec, DipOutdoorRec, DipTeach, NZOIA, PHEC (on leave) Outdoor Instructors

Mrs Tamara Green BA, CertOutdoorAdvSkillsLead, DipOutdoorRec, NZOIA, PHEC

Mr David Moss DipOutdoorLead NZOIA Outdoor First Aid

Mr James McLean DipOutdoorInstructGuid, NZOIA, PHEC

Mr Emersyn Coxhead DipOutdoorEdMultiSkill NZOIA Outdoor First Aid Support Staff

Mrs Nicola Evans BDes Outdoor First Aid – Wellbeing & Pastoral Support

Mrs Amanda Wilcox CertFoodSafety – Administrator

Ms Ellie Soper DipCulinaryArts - Head Chef

Ms Karli Knowles CertFoodSafety – Catering Assistant

Ms Wendy Pickett – Catering Assistant

Mr Trevor Rust – Chemical Handling

ITINERANT MUSIC TUTORS

Mr Oliver Barratt BMus DipTeach – Woodwind

Mr Ian Campbell – Voice

Mrs Meleana Eade – Bagpipes

Ms Rosalie Glessing – Woodwind

Mr Alan Grady – Drums

Mr Chris Greenslade BMus(Hons), PGDip, AIRMT – Piano; Chamber Ensembles

Mr Martin Griffiths - Cello; Bass

Mr Adrian Hayward BMA, GDipTeach – Drums

Mr Sam Koretz BA – Guitar

Mr Simon Koretz – Guitar

Ms Anna Leese - Voice

Mr Chris Nation BEdMus, DipTeach – Violin; Viola; String Group

Mrs Marieke Nation BEdMus DipTeach – Ukulele

Ms Kathryn Orbell BMus(Hons), LTCL, FRSM – Flute

Mr Derek Shaw – Guitar

Dr Phillip Smith DMA – Organ

Mr Bill Stoneham BMus – Trumpet; High Brass

Mr Greg Taylor BA(Hons) – Piano

Mr Paul Trenwith - Banjo

Ms Cindy Tsao

Mr Jack Walters – Piano; Theory; Music Production

STUDENT SERVICES

Mr Blair Heaton BFA, MCouns, GDipTeach – Head of Student Services

Ms Elzisha Botha BSW (Hons) PGCE - Counsellor

Mrs Kate Begovich BNurs RN – School Nurse

Mrs Amy Henwood BNurs RN - School Nurse

Dr Michael Oehley MBChB, PGDipTravMed, FRNZCGP – School Doctor

Mrs Sue O’Keefe - Senior Finance Assistant (until July)

Ms Petra Keenan - Senior Finance Assistant (from July)

Miss Jennifer Purvis - Executive Assistant to the Headmaster

Mrs Sharon Christian - Management Secretary

Mrs Carol Rayner - Academic Secretary

Mrs Rachel Musgrave BCS – HR and H&S Administrator

Mrs Sandra Adern – Sports Administrator

Mrs Debra Chapman – Receptionist

Marketing & Development

Mrs Nerroly Hay - Head of Marketing and Engagement

Mrs Andrea Douglas BSpC – St Paul’s Foundation

Ms Melissa Good BMA - Graphic Designer

Mrs Morgan Mackenzie BCS – Digital Marketing Executive

Mrs Suzanne Miller GCertMC - Digital Marketing Executive

Mrs Hayley Yorke - Collegians Assistant and Archivist School Shop

Mrs Sandy Koopman - Manager

Mrs Kelly Jenkins

Mrs Natasha Waide

BOARDING

Head of Boarding Operations

Mr Andrew Constable BSocSc BLitt

MA DipEdSt LRPS - Librarian House Matrons

Mrs Jody Wilson – Clark House

Ms Karen L’Amie – Sargood House

Mrs Dina van der Walt - Williams House

Mrs Kathryn Pyne - Harington Boarding

Deputy Housemaster

Mr Frans van der Merwe BSpExSc

MSc PHEC

Residential Assistants

Mr Gary Calitz BSc BHSc(Hons)

PGDipSpExSc

Mr Aaron Couper BHSHP

Mr Jordan Davies BTeach BHSHP

Mr Emma Robinson BPhysio

Mr Daniel Scanlon BHSHP GDipTeach

Miss Marelize van der Walt

Mr Jehoash Wilkinson-Gee Gap Year Assistants

Miss Franziska Schütte – Germany (until April)

Mr Dirk Badenhorst – South Africa (until June)

Miss Jessica Power BA(Hons) - South Africa (until June)

Mr Maximilian Ugowski – Germany (until June)

Mr Luca Justice – England (from January)

Miss Stine Archut – Germany (from April)

Mr Scott McElhinney – Ireland (from July)

Mr Monty Brown – England (from August) Boarding Support

Mr Adam Milne BHSHP - Weekend Activities

Mr Heath Campbell BBus

Mr Grant McNeil BPhEd BCom DipTeach

Mr Brian van Varsseveld BA(Ed)

Miss Shané Wilken BSc

FACILITIES AND SERVICES

Mrs Marie Robinson BBus, DipFM, MFMANZ – Head of Property

Mrs Kirsty Ryan - Facilities Administrator

Buildings

Mr Adrian Wesford - C onstruction Supervisor; School Carpenter

Mr Bill Goodman - Buildings

Maintenance Catering

Patel; Ms Akshata Poojary; Mr Mateo Simoncelli; Mr Valentino Simoncelli; Mrs Sundra Singh Cleaning

Mrs Linda Lane - Head of Housekeeping

Mr Lincoln Churchill BEd, DipTeach - Hockey Director

Mr Paul Hodder – Rugby Director

Mr Jet Lim – Football Director

Mr Duncan Murray BA GDipTeach - Cricket Director

Mrs Rachel Pollock BSc(Hons) GDipTeach - Rowing Director (Term 1)

Mrs Wendy Portegys BEd GDipTeach - Netball Director

Mr Keegan Grainger BSc CertExSc - Strength and Conditioning

Mr Corban Hall BSpExSc - Strength and Conditioning

Mr Graham Smith - Swim Club Head Coach

SPORTS ADMINISTRATION

Finance and Operations

Mrs Lisa Richards BAcc, CA – Head of Finance

Mrs Jacky Stewart - Finance Administrator

Mrs Jeanine Wardrop - Accounts Receivable

Mr Christopher Warner - Head of Catering

Miss Elly Jones - Assistant Catering Manager

Mr Matt Hickey - Senior Chef Duty Chefs

Mr Kevin Blumears; Mr Manoj Monaghan; Mr Richard Tejada; Miss Vivian Weherua (until September);

Ms Joanne Wilson

Tuck Shop

Mrs Nayana Patel - Tuck Shop

Manager

Mrs Nicola Petterson

Catering Assistants

Ms Renee Derix; Miss Julia Fuentes;

Mr Stewart Gerrand; Mrs Baljit Kaur; Mrs Harjit Kaur; Mrs Pravina

Ms Phattra Bunthot; Mr Glen Cameron; Ms Ellaine De Jesus; Ms Anna Faauila; Mr Glenn Festin; Ms Veronica Filgueiras; Ms Renata Fuentes; Mrs Maria Grajales; Ms Fran Karnuth; Miss Rylee Kingi; Mrs Jayanthi Loku Kodikarage; Ms Mavis McIntosh; Mrs Pushpika Muhamdirawelage; Ms Liz Nelson; Mrs Penjamas Pipatsomtaua; Mr Joshua Ryan; Mrs Pattanunt Somjest; Ms Desiree Williams Grounds

Mr Joe Hollier - Grounds and Facilities Manager

Mr Liam Koch; Mr Gareth Lusty; Mr Daniel McQuoid; Mr Elliot McKinnel; Mr Rex Newman; Mr Joshua Towers; Miss Maree Wood Laundry

Mrs Mary Larsen - Laundry Manager

Mrs Angela Pussedeniya; Mrs Kumari Wanasinha

GOODBYE AND GOOD LUCK STAY IN TOUCH