2023 St Paul's Collegiate School Yearbook by stpaulscollegiateschoolhamilton

Matthew Chanwai and Lucy O’Meeg han with the 202 3 Leaver s’Gift

2023 LEAVER S’ GIFT Vent ure Forth with Faith (Maa te Whakapon o Ka Rere ) The genesis of this piece takes its inspiration from the school motto - ‘Stand Firm in Your Faith’ - as well as from time spent with st ud ents and staff where the motto, and mana, of the school were always visible. The sculpt ure incorporates symbols representative of, and important to St Paul’s Collegiate School. The use of the deer, bee and honeycomb links th is work to both the school and its values, as well as its connection to the wider community. The corten-steel panel (wall) with its honeycomb detail is symbolic of the hive, or school community and represents a ‘place of production’. In th is case - education, develo pment, nurture and protection. The honeycomb pattern eludes to the ‘fruits of kn owledge’ (or nectar) with in, where the individual is nourished and gently formed through faithbased values.

The stud ent body is represented by the majestic deer (a fallow buck) with all its grace, beauty and strength. The deer symbolises both a th irst for spiritual knowledge, as well as a sense of d etermination, as it advances toward its future. The deer is also reflective of the collective s trength of the school community, where the individual is a truly essential part of the whole.

The use of the bee component relates directly to the work done within the hive. The single bee has so much worth as it leaves the hive to forge its path. However it still maintains its collective relationship with the deer (the student body) and the hive (the school) as it ‘ventures forth with faith’ into the wider community. - Mr Sean Crawford (Artis t)

Artis t: Sean Crawford

COLLEGIAN WELCOME Congratulations on becoming a St Paul’s Collegian. You’ve officially joined a dis tinguished 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 a bout fellow Collegians. Annual e-magazine: Look forward to an annual e-magazine packed with news a bout 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 Q R code.

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 a bout your achievements and experiences. All the best, Ngaa manaakitanga Mr Ryan McCarthy President, Collegians Inc

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 fos ter networking opportunities.

Mr Ryan McCarthy - Presid ent, Collegians Inc

CONTENTS WELCOME

Chairman’s Report 06 Headmaster’s Report 07 Head Boy Relfection 10 Head Girl Reflection 12 Prefect Profiles 14

HOUSE LIFE

Clark House 24 Fitchett House 26 Hall House 28 Hamilton House 30 Harington Boarding 32 Harington Day 34 Sargood House 36 School House 38 Williams House 40 House Photos 42 House Lead erboard 51 House Competitions 52

TIHOI VENT URE SCHOOL 69 2022/2 Intake 70 2023/1 Intake 70 2023/2 Intake 72

75 CHRISTIAN DIMENSION Chaplain’s Reflection 76 Board ers’ Charity Relay 78 Colour Run 79 Service in the Community 80

TE AO MAAORI 85 Te Kaea Prefects Reflection 86 Korowai 87 New art is a Taonga 88 Te Ao Marama 8 9

THE ARTS

Godspell Production 92 Visual Arts 94

MUSIC The Bagels Orange and Lime Choir Concert Band and Big Band Good Vibrations Chamber Groups

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CONTENTS 111 INTERNATIONAL International Department

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115 ACADEMIC 116 118 120 121 122 126 128 130

Agribusiness Cons truction Digital Technology Science English Mathematics Social Sciences Technology

133 SPORTS AND CLUBS 134 135 136 137 138 139 140 144 145 146 152 158 159 160 163 163 164 166 172 173 174 175 176 177 178 179

Athletics Bowls Badminton Basketball Adventure Racing Cross Country Cricket Cycling Debating Football Hockey Golf Shooting Netball Rock Climbing Chess Rowing Rugby Scuba Diving Skiing Squash Swimming Tennis Touch Rugby Volleyball Waterpolo

SCHOOL EVENTS

181 182 188 190 192

School Ball Grandparents’ Day Leavers’ Lunch Prizegiving

LEAVERS Class of 2023 Autograph Page

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S T PAUL’S S TAFF 211 Staff Lis t

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Welcome

CHAIRMAN’S REPORT Mr Andrew Johnson for senior students, and reshaping our student pastoral care support program at each year level to support their general wellbeing. Additional emphasis and focus on promoting critical thinking will also be actioned.

Board of Trustees Chairman Mr Andrew Johnson

Welcome to the 64th Annual Prize Giving of St Paul’s Collegiate School. I would like to formally welcome all those that have joined us in per son and online today. It is my privilege on behalf of my fellow trustees to be a ble to reflect on the success we have had in 2023 and the board’s plan for future years. As a board, our strategy recognizes the importance of both people and cult ure with in the school and wider organization – we want to continually advance an environment where we have the best people on our team, at all levels throughout the School – on the sports field, on the s tage, providing pastoral support in the boarding houses, or inspiring a love of learning in the classroom, alongside the numerous support s taff roles that deliver the services to allow our young peo ple to flourish. Throug hout 2023 we have witnessed a significant sh ift occur whereby as an organization we are more frequently using data, in the form of survey’s, appraisal’s and assessment to inform how we are performing and where and how we invest in our peo ple and the capabilities that are needed to make a difference. It remains the focus of the School’s Senior Leadersh ip Team and staff to promote environments where stud ents feel

safe and can confidently bring their whole selves to school, to be seen and celebrated, and to be supported by others – this will continue to be a focus area in 2024 with the board being more actively involved. To give you some insig ht as to how th is is practically achieved, it is everyth ing from Prefects joining one of our board meetings, through to presentations by heads of department, board members being on key committee’s such as Education and Health Safety, and seeing the raw data from surveys. We continue to activate The Master Campus Plan to ensure we have the best, fit for purpose facilities for our students and s taff, aligned with our strategic intent. This year we completed a new Staff Common Room, a new Te Reo Māori learning space, add ed 16 additional beds in Harington Boarding, refurbished the International Centre, and the Tihoi campus Health Clinic & Guest Accommodation block was finished. Throughout 2023 we have implemented the Junior School Curriculum Review, which had the primary objective of determining a teach ing program that would best equip our students for success in NCEA Level 2 and beyond. Next year our staff will be reviewing the vocational learning pathways

Next year our school roll will be just over 850 students – again this will be the school’s biggest roll ever. As our enrolments grow, we want to assure you, that as a board we are committed to never allowing average class sizes to grow. We pride ourselves on having small class sizes, and willing to make the significant investment to achieve this with an average of under 20 students in our classes. This is one quality of a St Paul’s education that sets us apart from the vast majority of schools and one we won’t compromise on. I wish to acknowledge all s taff who have concluded their time with us, as the 2023 academic year draws to a close. I wish to 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 in governing the school this year – it is a team effort. On behalf of the board, thank you to all our parents and guardians for your commitment, support and loyalty to our school. We value the sacrifices you make to send your sons and daughters to St Paul’s.

Headmaster Mr Ben Skeen

HEADMASTER’S REPORT Mr Ben Skeen Teenaa taatou katoa, kua tau mai nei, i teenei raa, Moorena e te whaanau. Chairman of the Waikato Anglican College Trust Board, Mr Andrew Johnson, Archbisho p Sir David Moxon, trus tees, fellows, s taff, parents, friends of our School, and mos t importantly, the young peo ple who sit before me today representing the hope, promise, and possibilities of tomorrow, it is my privilege to present the 64th Headmas ter’s Report for St Paul’s Collegiate School. Over the last 24 hours, our School community has met in here, our beloved Whare Karakia, the Chapel of Christ the King, to acknowledge and give thanks for the contributions made by s tud ents and staff alike, especially the class of 2023 who are leaving us at the conclusion of th is academic year. We have also met in th is place to share the gospel message, to celebrate st udent successes, and to reaffirm what we value as a community, in particular working hard, working together, and working for the acquisition

of knowledge to further one’s personal understanding for the ultimate purpose of serving generously beyond our gates and beyond this present time. This morning our annual Prizegiving continues our formal, explicit, and deliberate confirmation that trying matters, seeking excellence is cool, and that achieving is valued around here. Today also provides an o pportunity for our community and its individual members to pause and assess the year that has been. We are afforded a chance to consider questions such as “How will history judge St Paul’s ‘version 2023’ ?” and/or “What will those in the future say when reviewing our 2023 thinking, actions, and vision?” I enjoy reflecting on the past. I fell in love with learning a bout h is tory in Year 10. I became so passionate about studying past actions, deeds, and times that I went on to study it at university, before ultimately teaching about it at secondary school level with the hope that the joy I

experienced of learning history in adolescence could be shared by others who entered my classroom. My classroom was adorned with flags of the world draped from the ceiling. Out the window rested the majesty of Maungawhau Mt Eden in the heart of Tamaki Makaurau Auckland. Within my classroom we discussed and critiqued the flawed, yet equally understanda ble, appeasement policy of Chamberlain’s Government of the 1930s, the shocking fragility of the Cuban Missile Crisis of October 1962, the proliferation of conflict across the globe throug hout the latter half of the twentieth cent ury in the face of an ineffective United Nations framework, and the complexity of the Israel Palestine conflict, to name but a few topics. In researching and reviewing the past we used historical concepts, some of which I wish to employ this morning, as I welcome those in attendance both here in person or via the School’s livestream feed, to reflect on the year that has been. To begin, the historical concept

of ‘continuity and change’. Where has there been continuity in 2023 for members of the St Paul’s community? Given that continuity in a h istorical sense speaks to upholding long-s tanding traditions and cult ural values, th is year can proudly be record ed as another chapter where as a school community we have promoted the power and influence of healthy competition, with all s tud ents eagerly participating and performing across a diversity of challenges to be crowned House Champions for 2023. Such traditions and struct ures engend er a d eep sense of connection and belonging that remains critical for young peo ple to be aware of and to experience. We have also continued with s treaming academic classes where possible and appro priate, remaining steadfast in the belief that transparent differentiated learning is logical and necessary given the variability of learners. Where a young person has had specific learning needs we have increased the allocation of literacy and numeracy teach ing to increase the probability of successful learning outcomes. Where a young person has had an acad emic s trength we have increased the difficulty of the challenge, lifting critical th inking capacity in the process. Around here we continue to teach, not facilitate, and we continue to socially develo p, not socially engineer. But has there been change? Absolutely. Th is year our Year 9 curriculum has witnessed the introduction of masterclasses, in essence allowing our younges t learners on the Hamilton campus to experience agency in their own learning by choosing one or two passion subjects. These mas terclasses have been activated by enthusiastic staff who have offered courses that d eviate from traditional junior curriculum content and assessment, thus bringing wider exploratory opport unities in spaces such as Technology, the Arts, and language acquisition. In Year 11 individual Science departments, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics, have each piloted new courses paving the way for the introduction of the schoolwid e St Paul’s Diploma from the commencement of 2024.

The development of the St Paul’s Diploma recognised the need to exercise educational independence in order to ensure our future Year 11 courses in particular are robust and rigorous enough to best prepare students for success at NCEA Level 2 and beyond. The newly created Diploma however also recognises that critical foundational programmes are required at Years 9 and 10 to equip students with a depth of basic academic knowledge, especially in literacy and numeracy, coupled with a breadth of learning experiences across each strand of the New Zealand curriculum. We believe in the changes we have implemented, we are confident that our expert teachers are ready to deliver engaging courses across all year levels in 2024, we are unfazed by the ambiguity of the national educational environment, we trus t our teachers to work in partnership with their students and respective whaanau to d etermine what success could look like and the steps required to ach ieve it. This change has been planned and is exciting. Another historical concept to assess past actions and deeds is that of ‘cause and consequence’. 2023 saw a further planned incremental lift in the School roll with 820 students wearing our St Paul’s uniform. In recognising wid er population growth and increased demand from whaanau to send their children to St Paul’s, and in activating a strategy to d eliberately grow the roll numbers of outs tanding young women at St Paul’s (alongside providing greater pastoral support to be truly considered a co-educational senior school), and in seeking to continually develop premier facilities, we have ensured construction has continued to progress with purpose throug hout th is year. While my two-yearold son is of the belief that the constant stream of diggers and trucks onsite is for his entertainment benefit, it is in fact for the benefit of our current and future generations of St Paul’s s tud ents. The consequence of these d ecisions has been a new Staff Common Room space on the second floor of the Management Centre to act as an important

mechanism in recruiting, rewarding, and retaining hig hquality staff. Furthermore, a new home of Te Reo Maaori teaching and learning was established in the heart of the campus, a 16-bed dormitory to expand capacity in Harington Boarding was constructed, the new Tihoi campus Health Clinic and guest accommodation block (including a small Music room and lounge for Student Support meetings) was finished, and a refurbished International Centre was esta blished within the Student Centre. In November, construction will commence on an outdoor dining area on the landing a bove the dining room entrance. The real consequence is better spaces for our young people to learn, socialise and grow. When historians judge a period of time they often reflect on its ‘historical significance’; that is, they choose specific actions, behaviours, or thinking that they believe are particularly important. The history of St Paul’s in 2023 has been particularly significant for the advancement of many meaningful, albeit initial, steps to further promote the beauty of Te Reo Maaori, the adoption of wider tikanga throughout our kura, the continual upskilling of our teachers, our kaiako, in Maatauranga Maaori understanding, and the revitalisation of the School’s Kapa Haka roopu. To note, all Year 9 students have participated in compulsory Te Reo Maaori lessons weekly throughout this year is a stake in the ground. To bless and open a new learning space Te Ao Marama for aakonga in the heart of the campus is a further signal, elevating the significance of our national language in the process. While many have played vital roles in promoting this kaupapa, the mahi of our two Te Kaea Prefects in 2023, James Milroy and Roimata Callag han-Bristowe, deserve special praise and recognition. In James and Roimata the School has benefitted from two incredibly gifted and genuine tauira, who have given so generously of their knowledge and time. James and Roimata, Kei oo ringaringa te ao, Kei te mih i. Gathering differing perspectives is also part of a historian’s role. I recognise it would be unwise to

share the musings and o pinions of each member of our community across 2024 with you th is morning given time constraints, however, I would note that I humbly believe we have advanced our School’s pastoral aspirational goal, that being to ‘enhance our campus environments so all s tudents and s taff feel safe and can confid ently bring their whole selves to school, to be seen and celebrated, to be supported by others, and to be deeply committed to their personal development’. Is there more work to do here? Mos t d e finitely. Martin Luther King Jr once noted “History will have to record that the greatest tragedy of this period of social transition was n ot the strident clamour of the bad peo ple, but the appalling silence of the good people.” To this sentiment, we mus t pause and reflect. The atrocities as witnessed in Ukraine th is year, the bitterness of our own national political discourse, and the incomprehensible tragedy of the current conflict in the Middle East, this is his tory in the making. These events are appalling, they should have been unimaginable, heartbreakingly they are real. Wh ile our individual capacity to influence change to these wider societal phenomena is limited, let us not sit silent to the hurt and disconnection experienced by many in our own social spheres. Sadly, everyone present here today will remember a time in 2023 when someone said someth ing to them or about them that diminished their sense of self-worth if only even momentarily; we have to be better. We have to d emand more of ourselves, we have to d emand more of our friends, we have to be the lig ht that obliterates the darkness. Now cannot be the time for appalling silence. So as our year draws to a close, I applaud staff and s tud ents alike who have been advocates for change, for compassion. To the class of 2023, our Year 13 leavers, led with gus to, intellect and boundless initiative by Head Girl Lucy O’Meeg han, Head Boy Matthew Chanwai, Deputy Head Girl Roimata CallaghanBris towe and Deputy Head Boy Jackson Mackwood, I extend the School’s deep appreciation for the

advocacy, energy and contribution you have made as a leaving cohort to the history books of our School’s story. Knowledge, customs, and skills are passed down throug h history by elders; masterful teachers, and mentors who ensure the foundation is strong for the next generation to step foot onto. To our teaching staff and wider support staff, I offer my heartfelt thanks for your commitment to our educational philosophy, for your belief in standards, for your willingness to play motivator, disciplinarian, coach, advocate, and cheerleader for our young people, often all within the same lesson and/or the same hour. Collectively you are building a better tomorrow. 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 continually challenging our people and our processes as we seek to advance an educational environment that is not satisfied with remaining s till. Thank you for the countless ways in which each of you approach the busyness of school life focusing on the solution, and for expertly blending pragmatism and idealism thus allowing our actions and aspirations to interact in tandem with one another. To Miss Jennifer Purvis, my Executive Assistant, thank you for being a constant smile each morning as I enter throug h the doors of the Management Centre. Like a good book, your layers of d epth, connectivity, and pure entertainment are a joy for which I am truly grateful. To the School Board, I marvel at the devotion of time and energy generously provided by each Trus tee; individuals who are so willing to give freely of their time to support the progress of our great school. While some within the wider educational sector focus solely on the here and now, your critiques and questions are focused on strategic priorities that will see St Paul’s people, property and processes continue to evolve in pursuit of continuing a holistic educational experience that celebrates a culture of excellence and industry. Thank you for your

robust and visionary governance. To the Board Chairman, Mr Andrew Johnson, your deep desire to see others succeed, your sincere thoug htfulness, and your infectious interest in continually learning, are inspiring. Thank you for your profound mentorsh ip throughout 2023. To the directors of the St Paul’s Foundation, led by the engaging and energetic Mrs Megan Smith, to our Collegians Association and their selfless President Mr Ryan McCarthy (class of 1997), and to our passionate Parents’ Association members, expertly led by Mrs Jacquie Shuker, please accept the School’s gratit ude for the hours of meetings, events, and connection points that build and strengthen the St Paul’s community. In closing, I wish to recognise the parents of St Paul’s; individuals who are making significant investments of time and money to access high-quality educational opportunities for their sons and daughters. Thank you for your support, and for the privilege of educating your children. To my gorgeous wife, my utter appreciation to you for your calmness and for your daily willingness to allow our whaanau to immerse itself fully in all that St Paul’s is. I love you dearly. And finally, to you all, myself included, I wish to emphasise again, we have to be better. We have to demand more of ourselves, we have to demand more of our friends, we have to be the lig ht that obliterates the darkness. Now cannot be the time for appalling silence. I wish you all an enriching time of reflection and relaxation during the special season of Christmas and throug hout the summer; a time surrounded by love and loved ones. 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.

2023 Head Boy Matthew Chanwai

HEAD BOY REFLECTION Matthew Chanwai It is the words listened to, the s tories told, and the way people feel that makes the community of St Paul’s Collegiate School what it is; it builds us to become better people. Better human beings with h igher morals and values. As the Class of 2023 ends this St Paul’s journey, not only does everyone see how far each person has matured, but we also see the village, people, and community of St Paul’s that has helped shape everyone into the person they are. What occur s or happens in a school does n ot d e fine a school. It isn’t the accolades, accomplishments, or prizewinner s that de fine a school. It isn’t the world-class or famous athletes or musicians produced that d e fine a school. It isn’t what you learn or the education that stud ents attain that de fines a school. What should define a school, and what our school is d efined for, is the community that builds everyone to become better people.

At the end of the day, it is only ourselves and our doings that will d etermine our outcome. But, beyond the surface of each St Paul’s person, is the time, commitment, and nurturing character of St Paul’s Collegiate School that has instilled every person with values and qualities. For every St Paul’s boy, Tihoi may seem like an event that occurred in the distant past, yet we still hold clear memories. Building us into fine young men, the struggles of the cold, living with other boys, and the morning surprises

pushing our limits and our sanity. But it was here that we learned resilience, endowing us for fut ure obstacles. To push forward with mental toug hness, conquer your inner voice, and never give in and seek the hig her challenge. It is always more rewarding to overcome the impossible thoug ht than to give in. Back on the Hamilton Campus, the strict rules of hair regulations, uniform presentation, and punctuality may all seem like a pointless necessity. But realising that this discipline, which holds us accounta ble, is what builds another value: self-management. Indeed, life has no rules in itself, but the St Paul’s Community has instilled regularity and selfdiscipline. The St Paul’s house competitions and their aura never seemed to lose their competitive atmosphere. Albeit resultsfocused, it is the collective wins but, more importantly, the unified losses that have taug ht us it is not a bout individuals but about the whole house. To accept losing

and winning as a cohesive unit is what has built the camarad erie, brotherhood, and sis terhood special to St Paul’s. The facilitation and continued creation of all of th is would not have been via ble without special people. Thank you to the prefects for their work. It has been a pleasure to have such a hig h caliber of leaders. In particular, thank you to the three other head stud ents whom I have worked closely with throughout this year. Jackson, for being a calming character; Roimata for always finding the humour in the serious; Lucy for her poised dedication, wisdom, and determination. Lucy, your commitment and hard work are unparalleled, and I have loved working with you throughout the year. Thank you to the teachers. Your willingness to support, give extra tutorials and assist so that we may succeed is exceptional. The St Paul’s teachers are truly incredible for their caring and genuine d esire to help us; their professionalism but relaxed nature will be missed.

Matthew in the Mary Hornsby Music Centre

9s or Year 11s is truly astonishing. Las t, but not least, thank you to the entire school community. Your support has been invaluable, and I have enjoyed chatting with you. Never forget, it is each and every one of you who determines how th is school defines itself. Althoug h we are departing into our separate lives, we are still very much bonded by the time, stories, and words that link us as still part of the St Paul’s Community.

Thank you to the Class of 2023. Whether we have spent three or five years together, we have experienced the h ighs and lows together. To th ink, we were Year

Since 12 February 1959, the school community has exemplified the school motto. We have stood in our faith by putting our faith in the school to lead us in our lives, educate us, and grow us into better people. We have lived and breathed St Paul’s Collegiate School for what it is and for what it stands for. It has been humbling and an honour to have been your 2023 Head Boy of St Paul’s Collegiate School. STATE IN FIDE.

Matthew at the School Ball

Matthew performing at Good Vibrations

Thank you to my family, to whom, I would not be here today. To my parents and two sis ters who support me in everyth ing I do and for who I am. They have been my constant.

Matthew helping out with The Serve

2023 Head Girl Lucy O’Meeghan

HEAD GIRL REFLECTION Lucy O’Meeghan one word to sum up my time at St Paul’s, I would choose - gratitude.

‘To leave the jer sey in a better place’ (‘Legacy’ by James Kerr All Blacks) or in th is case, the St Paul’s Blazer, is one of the goals I set myself this year. The other goal was to ‘Bring your Bes t to Be your Bes t’ or as I like to put it, ‘BYB’. Naively, I expected these goals would be relatively easy to achieve and ‘live up to’ but reality has been somewhat different. My Year 13 has been filled with fun, laughter, hard work, success, triumphs, challenges, and new experiences, which actually reflects my three years at St Paul’s. However, if I had to choose

The concept of ‘BYB’ is a simple yet concise way to aim for excellence. Everybody’s best is different, and we all have s trengths in different areas of school life. Your best will not be the same every day, but continuing this intrinsic motivation to always be your bes t will open up so many o pportunities as you are cons tantly putting in effort to succeed. As a school community, collectively, we can achieve so much if we all have this sentiment. In bringing our best, we actively show our appreciation for the opportunities and resources we are given. I have been extremely honoured, excited, and slig htly nervous to have been Head Girl at St Paul’s for 2023. It feels like yesterday that I was sitting in chapel for the firs t time hearing the 2021 Head Prefects encouraging us to grasp every opportunity we had at St Paul’s. I never imagined when lis tening to that message that

I would be writing a reflection on my time here having had the privilege of being Head Girl for 2023. As I leave St Paul’s, I want to reiterate the advice I received as a student, to grasp every opportunity, try new things, and get involved in school life. Life is full of choices, and looking back, making the move to St Paul’s was a toug h decision for me but it has been one of the best decisions I have ever made. For the past three years, I have been a proud member of Harington and Hall house. Chapel has been a daily part of my school life, and the values taug ht within it, underpin who I am and how I choose to live my life. Service and giving to others is someth ing we have had the opportunity to actively be a part of at St Paul’s, and we should aspire to continue to serve throughout our lives. Being a member of the Firs t XI Girls Hockey Team has been a highlig ht for me at school both in terms of the fun and friendsh ips and the learnings of what s trong leadership can achieve. Excellent

coaching, management, and a lot of hard work and commitment have created a strong team culture, and I believe th is combination has led us to ach ieve unexpected success.

Mia Smith, Lucy and Roimata Callag han-Bristowe

Throughout my year as Head Girl, I have definitely faced challenges, and things haven’t always panned out the way I expected. I have learned from these experiences and grown from them, wh ich has been equally as valuable as all of the success, achievements, and fun times this year. Sometimes I think we can lose sight of how lucky we are to be part of such an amazing and close community at St Paul’s. We are so fortunate to be in an environment that stimulates learning and s trives for excellence in all aspects of school life. Focusing again on gratitud e, it is important to extend my thanks. I am immensely grateful to the Senior Leadership Team, teach ing s taff, and entire support s taff of St Paul’s for continuing to make every st udent’s experience the best it can be. Thank you is not en ough! Head Prefects Jackson, Matthew, and Roimata, and the 2023 prefects, thank you for your hard work and effort; we have ach ieved so much this year, and I wish you all the best for the years ahead. 2023 Year 13s - this is it - we’ve made it (despite a few years of uncontrolla ble disruptions). I know we all have memories and friendsh ips from St Paul’s that

Matthew Chanwai and Lucy at Prizegiving

we will cherish forever. We are going on different adventures and journeys. Good luck for this next chapter, and I look forward to crossing paths with you in the future. We are all now St Paul’s Collegians. As I leave the St Paul’s school gates as a student, I leave with an overwhelming sense of appreciation for all the learnings and opportunities I have received from my years here. I will end eavour to take these on the next steps in my life, to always Bring My Best in everything I do and be grateful for all that I have. I am proud to leave the blazer in a better place. It has been an a bsolute honour to be St Paul’s Head Girl for 2023. My three years at St Paul’s have been a pivotal part in my life and ones I will always remember. State in Fide, Stand Firm in the Faith.

Lucy and Gracie Potter First XI Hockey

Jack Belz and Lucy at the School Ball

PREFECT PROFILES Best part about being a prefect: Having the opportunity to connect with the juniors and watching them grow into men Highlight of 2023: Contributing to the leadership of the school and its vision for the students as well as being part of Hamilton House winning the Haka Competition for the 4th year in a row Favourite St Paul’s memory: Singing ‘Twelve Days of Christmas’ and ‘Jerusalem’ in Year 9 with the seniors and the whole chapel vibrating at the sheer volume MATTHEW CHANWAI Head Boy

Next year: I am s tudying Biomedical Science at the University of Auckland

Best part about being a prefect: Having the opportunity to be the voice for all St Paul’s students and learning more about lead ersh ip Highlight of 2023: Being a part of the First XI Girls’ Hockey Team and making the finals for the Waikato Competition, winning the Intercity Competition and the Marie Fry Trophy Favourite St Paul’s memory: Girls’ Camp at Tihoi in Years 11 and 12 and Harington Fashion Show LUCY O’MEEGHAN Head Girl

Next year: I am going to s tudy a conjoint degree of a Bachelor of Law and a Bachelor of Commerce at Auckland University

Best part about being a prefect: Prefects Wi-Fi and skipping lunch lines Highlight of 202 3: Being able to lead the band in the school production of Godspell Favourite St Paul’s memory: Forming a band with some of my best mates and being a ble to record an album at school JACKSON MACKWOOD Deputy Head Boy, Head of Arts Portfolio

Next year: I am going to s tudy music technologies overseas

Best part about being a prefect: Meeting new peo ple while attending leadership camps and events Highlight of 2023: The standard of the House Haka Competition this year Favourite St Paul’s memory: Being able to s tay in on weekends with the boarding girls

ROIMATA CALLAGHANBRISTOWE Deputy Head Girl, Head of Te Kaea

Next year: I am s tudying Biomedical Science or Health Science at either the University of Auckland or Otago

PREFECT PROFILES Best part about being a prefect: Making connections with all of the younger year groups in Clark House and around the school and leaving a legacy for them to follow in Highlight of 2023: Getting the house excited and jumping around in the common room before running into a house event and house competition

OSCAR LAWSON Head of Clark House, Head of Peer Support Portfolio

Favourite St Paul’s memory: Doing the School Haka with the whole house late at nig ht in Clark when one of the other boys was leaving, in Year 12 Next year: I am s tudying Law and Psychology at University of Canterbury

Best part about being a prefect: Being able to s tep into the roles that have been filled by those before me Highlight of 2023: FIFA Women’s World Cup being hosted in New Zealand Favourite St Paul’s memory: The house pride and spirit throughout the years

GENEVIEVE CHURTON

Next year: I am travelling to Europe

Head of Clark House, Chapel Prefect, Head of Mission Outreach and Service

Best part about being a prefect: Leading Fitchett House, forging strong connections within the House, and having a platform to make a difference Highlight of 2023: Working with Mrs Lock, Mr Wilson, Ryan Higgins, and Emma Lobb to create one of the main h ighlights of the calendar year, the 2023 School Ball

LAWSEN HARTE Head of Fitchett House, Head of Ball Portfolio

Favourite St Paul’s memory: The banter in Frank’s House, and Anmol Singh’s eating-butter-toast-everyday tradition at Tihoi Next year: I am s tudying a Bachelor of Laws at the University of Waikato

Best part about being a prefect: The bes t part a bout being a prefect for me was the a bility to be in a position where I am an influential figure to the beautiful St Paul’s girls Highlight of 2023: My highlight this year has been competing in house competitions against the heads of School House, Ella Smith and Lochie Mouat Favourite St Paul’s memory: My favourite memory has to be finishing secondary school with my twin sister MIA SMITH Head of Fitchett House, Head of Events and Spirit Portfolio, Wellbeing Portfolio

Next year: I am going to the University of Canterbury to study a Bachelor of Teaching and Learning

PREFECT PROFILES Best part about being a prefect: Being a voice for students who wouldn’t have a say otherwise Highlight of 202 3: Becoming a Prefect Favourite St Paul’s memory: Going to Tihoi and being outside my comfort zone there

BLAKE FINLAYSON

Next year: I will be s tudying at Lincoln University

Head of Hall House

Best part about being a prefect: Working with everyone in Hall, but specifically the girls Highlight of 2023: Netball at Winter Sports Day Favourite St Paul’s memory: My netball team in Year 13, Tihoi, and the Colour Run

POPPY MAIN

Next year: I am s tudying a Bachelor of Commerce at the University of Canterbury

Head of Hall House

Best part about being a prefect: The rewarding feeling of going out of your comfort zone when organising an event and seeing it all go to plan Highlight of 2023: Leading the First XI Boys Hockey in the Rankin Cup in Wellington Favourite St Paul’s memory: Rafting off Okere Falls on White Water Kayak Expedition when at Tihoi REMY GROENENDIJK

Next year: I am studying a Bachelor of Aviation at Massey University

Head of Hamilton House

Best part about being a prefect: Being able to support and help my peers in many different aspects of schooling Highlight of 202 3: Seeing Hamilton House work together and achieve first place for the House Haka competition Favourite St Paul’s memory: Going to Girls’ Camp at Tihoi and creating positive friendships with all the girls around me ASHLEIGH MCRAE Head of Hamilton House, Head of Peer Support Portfolio

Next year: I am s tudying a Bachelor of Business at the University of Waikato

PREFECT PROFILES Best part about being a prefect: Definitely being a ble to connect with a wide range of new people and help guide new girls through St Paul’s life Highlight of 2023: Being involved in the Ski Team and watching the Harington Culture grow and expand Favourite St Paul’s memory: Sitting under one of the big oak trees in the sun with my friends during Year 12 MAJA HASSELL Head of Harington Day House

Next year: I am s tudying a conjoint degree of Bachelor of Laws and Global Studies at Victoria University

Best part about being a prefect: Getting the younger ones throug h life Highlight of 2023: Victorious in house singing, a five year project. Maadi Cup Favourite St Paul’s memory: Dorm antics in Sargood House

SAMUEL JEFFERIS Head of Sargood House, Head of Events and Spirit Portfolio

Next year: I will be s tudying Law and Arts/Commerce conjoint at Canterbury/Otago

Best part about being a prefect: Having the ability to influence and make positive change within the boarding community Highlight of 2023: Sargood House excelling in the House Choir and House Haka Competition Favourite St Paul’s memory: Moving into boarding in Year 11 and getting to live with my best friends ELLA READMAN Head of Sargood House, Sports Prefect

Next year: I am s tudying a Bachelor of Business majoring In Strategic Management and min oring in Law and Leadership at the University of Waikato

Best part about being a prefect: Being an influential figure within my community Highlight of 2023: Colour run! So much fun for an amazing cause Favourite St Paul’s memory: Year 11 Athletics Day - I won the intermediate 100m sprint final

LACHLAN MOUAT Head of School House

Next year: I plan to head down to the University of Canterbury to study Digital Screen Arts with Honours

PREFECT PROFILES Best part about being a prefect: Recognising that I have the a bility to influence the girls to believe in themselves, as well as creating a new environment within the house that I am extremely proud of Highlight of 2023: Having the opportunity to play rugby at First XV level and provincially Favourite St Paul’s memory: Being able to create an outstanding House Haka performance as well as having the o pportunity to incorporate my own culture into it ELLA SMITH Head of School House, Sports Portfolio

Next year: I will be doing a conjoint degree at the University Of Waikato, Bachelor of Business and a Bachelor of Sport Science

Best part about being a prefect: Assisting younger students in settling into boarding life and getting lots of o pportunities to relate to others Highlight of 2023: Being gifted the opportunity to play rugby alongside some of my best mates Favourite St Paul’s memory: Catching the firs t trout of the intake from the Tihoi creek JACKSON BAYES

Next year: I am s tudying a Bachelor of Agricultural Science at Lincoln University

Head of Williams House

Best part about being a prefect: Standing at the lectern and seeing the whole school staring back at me Highlight of 2023: Winning the Marie Fry Trophy for the second year in row via a shootout Favourite St Paul’s memory: Sneaking in and out of each others’ rooms every nig ht of Year 11

FRANKIE MUIR Head of Williams House, Chapel Prefect, Te Kaea Portfolio

Next year: I am planning on attending Otago University to study First Year Health Science

Best part about being a prefect: Being able to work with different people from different parts of school Highlight of 2023: Working with an awesome team to make the ball the spectacular event it was Favourite St Paul’s memory: Boarding in Sargood House and everything that comes with it Next year: I am planning on doing a Law/Commerce degree RYAN HIGGINS Head of Boarding

PREFECT PROFILES Best part about being a prefect: Being able to have a say in what happens around school as well as the opportunities you are given along the way Highlight of 2023: Sargood winning House Choir Favourite St Paul’s memory: Being able to live with my best friends ISABELLA ETHERINGTON Head of Boarding

Next year: I am planning on doing a Bachelor of Laws conjoint with a Bachelor of Commerce at either Otago or Waikato

Best part about being a prefect: Skipping the lunch line Highlight of 2023: The Ball pro posal which gave me free tickets and the Haka Competition Favourite St Paul’s memory: The misch ief in the junior years (Year 9 and 10 and at Tihoi)

JAMES MILROY Head of Te Kaea

Next year: I am s tudying a double major consisting of Finance and Te Reo Māori at the University of Waikato

Best part about being a prefect: Initiating platforms and programs to propel students forward Highlight of 2023: Finish ing the d ebating season with a bang Favourite St Paul’s memory: Banter with the girls in Harington and accomplishing many milestones Next year: I will be doing First year Health Science at Otago University JESS GOLDSMITH Head of Academic Portfolio

Best part about being a prefect: Having the chance to help grow and develop new friendships within the junior school through sport and fun activities Highlight of 2023: Sargood finally winning House Singing and captaining both the First XV Rugby team and First XI Cricket team Favourite St Paul’s memory: Definitely boarding in Sargood - heaps of fun memories MICHAEL ROBINSON Head of Sports and Junior Portfolio

Next year: I am studying a Bachelor of Commerce at Lincoln University

PREFECT PROFILES Best part about being a prefect: Extra feeds in the Dining Hall Highlight of 202 3: Beating Whanganui Collegiate School in the CNI First XV Competition Favourite St Paul’s memory: Running amuck with my mates in Sargood for the last five years

JAMES WADDELL

Next year: I am s tudying a Bachelor of Agriculture at Lincoln University, and pursuing the rugby dream

Head of Sport Portfolio

Best part about being a prefect: Prefects Wi-Fi and extra lunch Highlight of 202 3: Winning the U17 pair at the Maadi Cup for the first time in the School’s history Favourite St Paul’s memory: Dorm antics in Sargood House Next year: I am s tudying First Year Health Science at Otago University GANE HARBUTT Head of Environmental Portfolio

Best part about being a prefect: Being able to work with our lovely International Department as well as supporting our international s tudents in all aspects of their lives Highlight of 2023: Hos ting the Annual Race Relations Day and participating in the fun activities Favourite St Paul’s memory: Playing mahjong with my friends during games nig ht hosted by the International Department YIFEI YU Head of International Portfolio

Next year: I am s tudying a conjoint degree of Bachelor of Laws and Commerce at Auckland University

Best part about being a prefect: Having younger year levels look up to you and being an approachable figure that can help and encourage students Highlight of 2023: Playing with the Girls First XI Football Team in tournament week and placing the h ighes t we ever have Favourite St Paul’s memory: Performing in the school productions and choirs with my friends CAITLIN LOU Head of Arts Portfolio, Chapel Prefect

Next year: I am s tudying a Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (BE(Hons)) at University of Canterbury

PREFECT PROFILES Best part about being a prefect: Being able to contribute to chapel and other aspects of school life Highlight of 2023: The ball and all its preparation Favourite St Paul’s memory: Alpine rotation at Tihoi where we got to camp in rock bivvies with the boys

BLAKE FREYBERG Head of Mission Outreach and Service, Chapel Prefect

Next year: I am s tudying a Bachelor of Engineering and Bachelor of Science (Mathematics) at the University Of Auckland

Best part about being a prefect: Being able to guide people entering the school such as Year 9s so that they feel more comfortable in the new environment Highlight of 2023: Making the School House short film for 2023 Arts Day - and winning Favourite St Paul’s memory: In Year 10, finishing the 21km Half Marathon at Tihoi ARJAN KANG Chapel Prefect

Next year: I am s tudying a Bachelor of Engineering

Best part about being a prefect: Being able to help organise events like the colour run and charity days Highlight of 2023: Being a part of the development Netball team and watching all the girls grow and d evelo p throughout the season Favourite St Paul’s memory: Being in the boarding house and living with the other girls MICKY WHITE Chapel Prefect

Next year: I am s tudying a Bachelor of Business majoring in Marketing and minoring in Communications Design at Waikato University

Year 13 Prefects 2023

House Life

CLARK Head of House: Oscar Lawson and Genevieve Churton Deputy Head of House: Jack Belz, Jack Thomas Housemas ter: Mr Foot Deputy Housemaster: Mr Stapleton Assistant Housemaster: Mr Rees-Gibbs Matron: Mrs Wilson

Our aim was to really become one group, just Clark House. I believe we have achieved this goal. Together, we have tried, cried, sung, performed the haka, run, triumphed, battled, and mourned together. But we have always done it together, as a house. It has been a real privilege to be at the forefront of the house. I have seen individuals and groups grow. This has been an amazing experience as a Head of House, and I am very proud of the group I was able to lead. We have held our own Intra-House Competitions wh ich have been a way for us to meet more regularly. I am truly humbled to have led this house, and I wouldn’t pick a single other person to be a part of Clark. For all the people that haven’t heard it: ‘Dragon fire, dragon flame, we come together to win the game’.

Jack Thomas preparing for House Choir

- Oscar Lawson Henry Crawford on the hockey turf

Oscar Lawson and Genevieve Churton

What a year it has been for Clark House. We came out of the gate firing on all cylinder s, comprehensively taking out the first few house competitions like Athletics Standards and Swimming Sports. This meant we quickly s tormed out to the front of the House Competition. Then slowly the other houses clawed their way back. It remains to be seen if we have done enough to hang on until the end. Our 2023 motto for the year of ‘Try to fail, don’t fail to try’ has meant that as a house, we have come together to break down the segregation between year levels and boys and girls.

Oscar Lawson, Jim Lin, George Mackintosh, Will Hold en-Thomas, Josh Coster, Hugo Madill, Henry Crawford, Jack Belz, Oscar Draper-Kidd, Malachi Flintoff

Clark House Year 9 boys

Cortlan Davis-Havill, Dylan Gardiner, Jim Lin, Oscar Lawson

Renee Carey, Emily Stevenson, Bailey Inman, Mariska Pereira, Genevieve Churton 8

Year 10 Tihoi Intake 1

Alfie Desbonnets and Tommy Wilson

School Ball night

Cross Country: Andre Settle

Stella Riordan,

Charlie Barlow, Ben Brown, Jack Thomas, Jonty Falkoner, Leo Gu, Mariska Pereira

JJ Nanthachaiporn, Tommy Wilson, Charlie Barlow, George Watson

Pearce Tong

Rodie Whetu, Alfie Desbonnets, Noah Candelaria

FITCHETT Head of House: Lawsen Harte and Mia Smith Deputy Head of House: Elliot Tam Housemas ter: Mr Jason Sharma Deputy Housemaster: Dr Jason McGrath

Mia Smith and Lawsen Harte

“In this courageous house everyone tries together.” Fitchett House has continued to be the bes t day house of the school and is in no small part due to both the outs tanding guidance of its exceptional leader s and the incredible stud ents with in the House. Lawsen Harte and Mia Smith, as the Heads of House, have exhibited unparalleled dedication and commitment to fostering a spirit of whanaungatanga and manaakitanga.

Fitchett, by far, is still the best. Mr Sharma, and Dr McGrath both have had an influential presence and a visionary approach to housemastership, and have played an integral role in maintaining and enhancing the house’s reputation. The sporting and artistic prowess of Fitchett House has also been a standout feature th is year. Whether its on the field, in the pool or at Arts Day, the house’s athletes and artists have consistently d emons trated exceptional skill. These achievements have shone through with top 3 placings in both Athletics Day and Swimming Sports and finishing 1st in House Music and Arts Day, bringing glory and pride to the house. What truly sets Fitchett House apart from other houses is that we are more of a Whaanau than a house. The sense of community that Fitchett builds from a grass roots level is the key to our Jasmine Davis

success and is the reason we are held in an extremely high regard. This reputation has been earned and maintained to the hig hest degree throughout the many years of Fitchett House. The spirit of togetherness, shared goals, and mutual support has transformed Fitchett into a second home for its members. Every individual contributes to this sense of belonging, allowing Fitchett House to flourish as a House. Mia and I wish every single member of Fitchett the very best going forward. Always push the limits, and continue to bring glory to this outstanding house we have had the pleasure of leading in 2023. - Lawsen Harte and Mia Smith

Benjamin Lou and AJ Lake

Under their adept leadersh ip, Fitchett House has continued its legacy of success, proving that it is more than capable of thriving even in the face of challenges. The depart ure of Colin Lewis as Housemaster was met with scepticism that the house would n ot continue to perform. However Jason Sharma has proved th is n otion wrong, demons trating that

Sam Kansal and Asher Downing

Fitchett girls at Athletics Standards

School Ball: Judah Downing, Jasper Ludbrook, Roy Zhu

House Haka - Max Fletcher 7

Cross Country - Troy Poole

Arts Day: Jackson Bird

Kansal, Ryan Ho, Nico Yorston, Boston Griffiths

House Choir: Seumas Eade

Max Gurnick and Noah Gardiner

Bohan Yao, Leon Li, Charlie Giberson, Blayne Macdonald

Fred Mckenzie, Sam

HALL Head of House: Blake Finlayson and Poppy Main Deputy Head of House: William Mollard and Jack Cunning ham-Moffat Housemas ter: Mr McCarthy Deputy Housemaster: Mr Stewart

Blake Finlayson and Poppy Main

202 3 was a very successful year. Regularly finding ourselves towards the bottom of the house points s tandings, this year saw us reach a few spots hig her. I put this down to a better attitud e and effort being present during the preparation of house competitions. Although not all of the results went our way, everyone in Hall from the stud ents to the s taff involved should be extremely proud of where they have taken the house this year. Highlig hts of the year included: Swimming Sports, House Haka and Athletics Day. During Swimming Sports, a number of our talented athletes reached finals and pushed themselves to earn valuable points for the house. Placing th ird equal

was a great result for us and was a great way to reward everyone’s hard work who participated during the event. A personal highlig ht was the preparation for House Haka. Despite the result not going as we had hoped, the much-improved focus and effort to make the performance better than the years before was greatly appreciated by senior s t udents and staff. Athletics was a major moment for Hall House and our amazing athletes this year with a number of top placings across an array of events. One result from the day that everyone in the house was extremely proud of was when Year 13 student Reilly Benefield, in his third week at the school, put h is athletic prowess on show to everyone. Reilly placed 3rd in the 100m final, but the hig h jump was where Reilly shone during the day. Reilly outlasted all of the competition to the point it was only him remaining and the al mos t 50-year-old school record s tood as the final hurdle of 1.9m. So what else was he to do but one up that by a single centimetre and take it to 1.91m and break the record. A crowd formed and clapped him into his approach,

Hall House boys at Athletics Standards

where up and over he went to put his name in St Paul’s history books. Other hig hlig hts for the year have been seeing new friendsh ips formed in the house, and existing ones strengthened. Hall House felt more like a family than I have ever experienced in my time at St Paul’s which was special to be a part of. Forming relationsh ips with the boys across all year groups is something I’m sure all the boys have enjoyed. The integration with the girls was also more successful than in previous years which I believe created a greater community feeling where everyone gave and received support. With plenty of support from other senior leaders and staff, my job was made extremely smooth and I am thankful for all the support I have received th is year. Leading Hall House throug h 2023 has been an honour and one I am extremely grateful for, and I hope that whoever steps into the role next year will aim for the same high standards as I have and will take the house to even greater heights. - Blake Finlayson

House Choir: Cam Taylor, Evan Mackie, Tayne Ingham, Jacob Rangiawha, Zack Hopping

House Haka: Lachyn Moeke, TJ Parker, Emily Pickering

jump at Athletics Standards

Cross Country: Jay Benefield

Daniel Le Normand supporting Hall House

House Haka: Matthew D’Hotman

Athletics Standards: Lachlan Mollard

Athletics Standards: Bailey Mackwood

Clearing the high

HAMILTON Head of House: Remy Groenendi j k and Ashleig h McRae Housemas ter: Mr Summerfield Deputy Housemaster: Mr Rawson

proud of the effort on the day. It can be a daunting task to sing in front of your peers but as I was conducting, I was pleased to be met with big smiles from everyone. House Rowing was another h ighlight of the year for Hamilton House, taking out third place on the day. I know all of the rowers gave their all on the day and that is all you can ask for. Each of the rowers exhausted themselves completely in order to get the best result for Hamilton House wh ich is once again testament to the character of this house.

Max Makeham

Thank you to Mr Summerfield, Mr Rawson and the mentor teachers for their guidance over the year and to Ashleigh McRae, James Milroy and Matthew Chanwai for your support. Remy Groenendi jk and Ashleigh McRae

Hamilton House has come a long way from the start of 2023. House periods have proven very beneficial with bonding the boys and there was no better way to do it than throug h the House Haka.

- Remy Groenendij k Caughy Webber

James Milroy leading House Haka

The sense of kotah itanga that unified iwi and hapu was used to unite and bring out the passion that peo ple have for the House. Th is was our biggest highlight of the year, winning the House Haka Competition for the fourth year in a row. It was a great example of how the House put hard work and d edication in to get a result and it was proof of the character of Hamilton House. Throughout the year, there were many examples of individuals s tepping up and out of their comfort zone to lead or perform. Notably, during House Singing, the whole house performed Waka Waka (Th is Time for Africa). Wh ils t the House didn’t make the top spot, we can be extremely

Cross Country: Alyssa Fenemor, Tori Clarke

Riley Pert

Athletics Standards: Willem Groenendijk

Taylor Williams, Oscar Walsdorf, Jarrod Visser

the lead at Athletics 10

Remy Groenendijk on the hockey turf

Chess game with James Su

Athletics Standards: Jack Ruske

House Haka: Ashleigh McRae

Bronson Su and Sophie Graafhuis

Isaac Albery supporting Hamilton House

George Scott takes

HARINGTON BOARDING Head of House: Isa bella Etherington Deputy Head of House: Ella Readman Housemas ter: Mrs Lock Deputy Housemaster: Mrs Lilley Assitant Housemaster: Ms Gamble-Flint

in ways never seen before. We wholeheartedly embraced every o pportunity, with the Heads of Houses Ella Readman, Frankie Muir and Genevieve Churton providing guidance and mentorship as we acclimatised to life at St Paul’s. All of this wouldn’t have been possible without the incredible support from our housemasters Mrs Lock, Mrs Lilley, and Ms Gamble-Flint. Furthermore, the support of all of the boarding s taff, residential assistants and gappies ensured that Harington Boarding life ran smoothly. Overall, this year has been a year filled with memora ble experiences and growth for all of us Harington girls at St Paul’s. - Isabella Etherington

Isabella Etherington

The memories we made this year are ones that I, along with all of the Harington girls, will cherish forever. We s tarted off the year with a girls’ camp that saw us participate in multiple different activities and competitions with the day girls, bringing us closer together and building incredible relationsh ips. Following on from Girls’ camp, we had events such as the annual charity relay where the Harington girls proved themselves through the way they particpated wholeheartedly and gave it their all. We demonstrated unwavering enthusiasm and determination throughout the year, excelling in events like Athletics Day, Swimming Sports and Cross Country. From House Choir to House Haka, our house competitions saw us participating

Alice Ladbrook, Freddie Savill, Rosie Wilson, Becca Winefield

Laine Abrahams and Emersen Blund ell-Irwin at the BBQ

Hannah Syme and Frankie Muir

Frankie Muir, Maddie Hsee, Genevieve Churton and Jenna Brangwynne hyped for the Charity Relay

Laine Abrahams and Ella Readman at Ninja Valley

Freddie Savill Pink Shirt Day Chapel Service

Stevenson, Jenna Brangwynne, Mrs Lilley and Genevieve Churton at dinner

Caitlin Walter, Maddie Hsee, Genevieve Churton cooking dinner

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Makaia Trueman at Ninja Valley

Jania Cawson at the driving range

Johnstone and Lily Crowley

Frankie Muir, Mrs Lock, Emily

Maddie Hsee and Jenna Brangwynne

Arts Day: Claire

HARINGTON DAY Head of House: Maja Hassell Housemas ter: Mrs Wallis Deputy Housemaster: Ms Patterson Miss Spenceley Mrs Stewart

Maja Hassell

202 3 will n ot be easily forgotten by our Harington girls. Beginning the year at the Girls’ Orientation Camp in the scorch ing sun, we welcomed the wond erful Miss Williams as she s tepped into the role of housemaster. Hig h energy games were played, and the girls were introduced to the newes t members of Harington as they caught each other up on their summers. The girls absolutely powered through Athletics Day, Swimming Sports and Cross Country, each event outdoing the last with boundless enthusiasm. Whether it be House Choir or Haka, house competitions can get competitive to say the least! The girls all threw themselves into participating, wh ile the Heads of Houses guid ed and mentored the girls as they adjusted to St Paul’s life. I would like to thank Po ppy Main, Ashleigh McRae, Mia and Ella Smith for

their d evotion to nurturing everyone in Harington, as well as our house prefects Jess Goldsmith, Alyssa Sayers, Ava Karalus, Emma Wad e, Mikaela Speake and Sarah Johnstone for the incredible support and dedication to the house this year. Another highlig ht of the year was our annual ball, with the theme of ‘Lights out in Monaco.’ Although th is theme is not common, it certainly turned out to be a classy one and all the girls dressed gorgeously for the occasion with Amelie Austin and Emma Wade being named Princess and Queen of the nig ht. Th is year we have been superbly led by Miss Williams, alongside Miss Spenceley, Miss Patterson, Mrs Wallis and Mrs Stewart who all hold such immense warmth in their heart. It has been such a privilege to be a part of a house with such a caring, positive, supporting culture and to watch everyone flourish as the year went on. I cannot explain how proud I am of the house as a whole, and that d espite the difficulties of the pandemic, we managed to stay bonded as a house. I wish all the leavers the best for their future

Valentines Day in Harington House

Venessa Joyce

Harington Orientation Day

endeavours, and can’t wait to see how Harington continues to develop in the future. - Maja Hassell

Prabnoor Gill, Emma Nicholson, Nikaela Denby-Evans

Ava Karalus, Poppy Main, Lucy O’Meeghan, Nikaela Denby-Evans

Caitlin Lou at Harington Orientation Day

Ashleigh McRae at Ninja Valley 6

Premier Netballers

Taking the lead at Athletics Day

Grace Walters, Natalya Walker-Riggins, Brianna Griffiths

Pink Shirt Day fun for the Harington girls

SARGOOD Head of House: Samuel Jefferis, Ella Readman Deputy Head of House: Gane Harbutt, James Waddell, Madelaine Abrahams Housemas ter: Mr Johnstone Deputy Housemaster: Mr Tapara Matron: Ms L’Amie

year. Ella Readman and I leading meant cultivating the spirit and pride that’s fortified Sargood for years. The year began with Sargood at the bottom of the table, and we now sit third. It’s been an all-rounder; however, we take great pride in collectively excelling in Haka and Choir - the two events requiring long hours and hard practice. It’s safe to say we’ve stamped out the stereotype that Sargood can’t sing. We won with energy and was the house that looked like they wanted to be up there. And, of course, the House Rowing Cup remains on the wall for the 9th year in a row.

James Wadd ell

Whoever’s in Sargood is immensely proud of it. We made up al most a third of all prefects th is year, and you’ll notice those prefect highlig hts in this yearbook revolve around the house. With the Brotherhood banner displayed proudly, it’s been an honour to give back to the house that has given so much to me. - Samuel Jefferis George Benjamin

Ella Readman and Samuel Je fferis

Ben And er son, Gurlabh Khakh, Balraj Sing h, Spencer Williams, Finn Hood, Sam Stokes

Sargood remains the brotherhood. I have a vivid memory of when it was consid ered n ot. One late night in 2019 in our firs t weeks of Year 9 - Mr Lander had all of Sargood House sit in our common room. Fresh off several suspensions, he gave us the rundown on the shape of the house. Th ings weren’t pretty. He got up from h is office chair in the middle of the room and le ft with our massive ‘Brotherhood’ banner, only returning it on the premise that we began to clean up our mess. It’s been only up from there. Though we’ve witnessed the school change, our communals get boarded up, and old boarding ways fade, it’s been a triumphant

Sargood Year 9 boys

Thomas Pettigrew, Josh Blake Costello-McVeigh

Max Sherrif and Angus Hart 5

House Rowing: Ollie Gimblett

School Ball: Finn Hood, Hamish Riley, Ben Anderson, Ms L’Amie, Tom Yetsenga, Samuel Stokes 6

Charlie Etherington and Campbell Soanes

Athletics: Tian Subsompon

House Haka: Gane Harbutt

Fred Coxhead,

Athletic Standards: Liam

SCHOOL Head of House: Lachlan Mouat and Ella Smith Deputy Head of House: Samuel Nicholson, Alessio Lane Housemas ter: Mr Teka Deputy Housemaster: Mr de Beer

horizons and helps everyone d evelo p a deep appreciation for the strengths that each individual School House member brings to the table. United as a force, School House harnesses the power of every individual to work towards a common goal. I have enjoyed the privilege of leading such a special house. For five years there has not been a moment of dullness in the house. Some of the highlig hts for me include: winning athletics for five years in a row and listening to the funny stories older students of School House had to tell. I have also felt completely supported and united alongside every other member of the house, younger or older. I am so grateful for the s tud ents I have grown up with and wish the entirety of the students and staff the best for the future.

Sam Hull and Nikau Veitch

- Lachlan Mouat Ella Smith and Lachlan Mouat

The colour yellow has been plastered throughout the school this year. The 202 3 school year has seen an amazing performance in all areas of School House life, from Athletics to House Singing.

Athletics Standards Longjump

One th ing I have always admired a bout School House is the sense of prid e for everyth ing. No matter the success or failure, we have a way as a house, of being ecs tatic and happy with any result. I believe th is is due to our e ffort. We give our everyth ing, in everything and at the end of the day we realise we can be proud of ourselves for that alone. Being a member of School House also teaches valuable life lessons, like the importance of perseverance, collaboration, and embracing diversity. Interacting with s t udents from different backgrounds and a bilities within our house broadens everyone’s

Quinn Hadley taking the lead

School House Haka in full force

School boys at Athletics Standards

Punjabi Shayan

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Anika Downing supporting School House

Clearing the high jump bar

School House Choir

Athletics: Sam Hull

Athletics Standards Day 10

Natalya Walker-Riggins Taking the lead at Athletics

WILLIAMS Head of House: Jackson Bayes, Frankie Muir Deputy Head of House: Charlie Watson, Caitlin Walters Housemas ter: Mr Holdgate Deputy Housemaster: Mr Ross Matron: Mrs Van der Walt

Frankie Muir and Jackson Bayes

202 3 has seen Williams House led confid ently by Jackson Bayes and Charlie Watson alongside the support of the co-heads of Year 9 Kaleb Mackay and Preston Sykes. They have each brought enthusiasm, charisma and compassion to their roles to create a home away from home for all boys in the house. They have done a fantas tic job of ensuring a smooth transition for our new Williams House men by being a friendly face and an example in the way they have carried themselves this year. In Term 2 we said goodbye to GAP tutor Ben McLellan who returned to the UK. We have recently welcomed a new GAP tutor into our residence from Germany, Max Ugowksi. He is an approachable and relatable person that each of the boys has got to know over h is time in the house. Tennis and

skiing are passions of his which aligns with the interests of many boys in the house, providing a basis for stronger connections. Highlights of the year included the firs t in-weekend held annually here in Williams. This meant the entirety of the house stayed in during the first two weeks. Unfortunately, rain prevented us making our annual pilgrimage to Lake Okareka. However, we were able to go to a trampoline park complemented by a trip to the Chartwell movie theatres. These activities acted as icebreakers for the house as a collective, as both connections and friendships were either s trengthened or forged between those new to the house. Other key hig hlig hts included the entire house getting amongst the Charity Relay weekend in ord er to contribute to those in need over an in-weekend early in Term 2. Additionally, the Cross Country house competition was ours for the taking this year as the collective sum of our individual efforts contributed to a firs t place finish. Not only was the comradery of Williams shown within Cross Country but house pride was well and truly on display in the inter-house competitions, especially in the mass participation events like Haka, Athletic Standards, Singing and Cross Country, demonstrating that the house was always willing

Boarder s’ Charity Relay

to give everything a go to the best of our ability. Credit must go to our house prefects and Harington girls who took prominent roles in assisting coordination of events especially during the haka and singing competitions. Caitlin Walters, Izabella Watson, Sam Taucher, Max Farrar and Charlie Storey did an outstanding job of leading the Williams House Band. Williams House is a house steeped in history. A welcoming and inclusive place for boys from all around New Zealand and further afar to call home. We would like to make a special mention to our leavers especially our Year 13s. We look forward to following your journey as you start the next chapter in life. Thank you to all who have contributed to making the house so successful in 2023 and we look forward to continuing the journey in 2024. - Mr Holdgate

Rex Finlay, Harry Goatcher, Billy Swap

Williams House Year 9 boys

Joss Nelson, Billy Smyth, James Verry

Cross Country: Georgia Roberts 6

Jas O’Connor and Miller Gower

Athletics Standards: Emily Logan

Birthday cake time

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House Haka: Magnus Nelson and Kaleb Mackay Supporting Williams House

Athletics Standards

CLARK HOUSE

FITCHETT HOU SE

H ALL HOUSE

HAM ILTON HO USE

HARINGTON BOAR D IN G

H ARINGTON D A Y

SARGOOD HOUSE

S CHOOL HOUSE

WIL LIAMS HOU SE

HOUSE COMPETITION 2023 Leaderboard

2023 WINNERS CLARK HOUSE

HOUSE COMPETITION Standards

STANDARDS RESULTS: 1. Clark 2. Hall 3. Williams 4. Sargood 5. School 6. Fitchett 7. Hamilton

HOUSE COMPETITION Athletics

ATHLETICS RESULTS: 1. School 2. Clark 3. Fitchett 4. Hall 5. Hamilton 6. Williams 7. Sargood

HOUSE COMPETITION Arts Day

ARTS DAY RESULTS: 1. Fitchett 2. School 3. Sargood 4. Hall 4. Clark 5. Williams 6. Hamilton

HOUSE COMPETITION Choir

CHOIR RESULTS: 1. Sargood 2. Fitchett 3. Williams 4. Hall 5. Hamilton 6. School 6. Clark

HOUSE COMPETITION Cross Country

CROSS COUNTRY RESULTS: 1. Williams 2. Clark 3. Sargood 4. Fitchett 5. Hall 6. School 7. Hamilton

HOUSE COMPETITION Haka

HAKA RESULTS: 1. Hamilton 2. Sargood 3. Williams 4. Clark 5. Fitchett 6. School 7. Hall

HOUSE COMPETITION Swimming

SWIMMING RESULTS: 1. Clark 2. School 3. Fitchett 3. Hall 4. Hamilton 5. Sargood 6. Williams

HOUSE COMPETITION Winter Sport

WINTER SPORT RESULTS: 1. Clark 2. Hall 3. Fitchett 4. Sargood 5. Hamilton 6. School 7. Williams

Tihoi Venture School

TIHOI VENT URE SCHOOL 2023 Intake 1

TIHOI AWARDS 2022/2

TIHOI AWARDS 202 3/1

Most Improved Quinn Davidson-Green Most Outstanding Willem Groenendijk

Most Improved Joshua Reay Most Outstanding Cameron Walters

Quinn Davidson-Green

Joshua Reay

Willem Groenendijk

Cameron Walters

TIHOI VENT URE SCHOOL 2023 Intake 2

Christian Dimension

CHAPLAIN’S REFLECTIONS He aha te mea nui o te ao? He tangata he tangata he tangata! What is the mos t important thing in the world? It is peo ple, it is people, it is people!’ Kia ora e te whanaau 2023 has been a great year in the Chapel of Christ the King and across all the various aspects of school life and programmes that ebb and flow from our sacred space. It would be easy to reflect a bout the many things that we have done and achieved together, to create a list of triumphs and successes but as I write, I am mindful of the proverb wh ich opens th is reflection. It is to the peo ple that we mus t look for there are so many peo ple that continually ena ble us to be transformed, challenged, supported and nurt ured by the activities that find their centre in the wairua of the chapel. This year has of course been the firs t “normal” year since 20 19 without any major disruptions or res trictions placed upon us by the COVID-19 pandemic. We have been well served by so many peo ple, a new assis tant chaplain, Mr Byron de Beer has been amazing and has constantly educated, nurtured and challenged us with some very thoug ht-provoking and

engaging chapel services this year. Mr Wayne “Chappie” Douglas continued to support the school as a wonderful volunteer Sports Chaplain and Mr Josh Howard keeps a careful eye on all things in respect of the significant technological operations of the Chapel and leads the Chapel Team. The 2023 Chapel Prefects have led with distinction and have d elivered some excellent chapel services while supporting all facets of the life of the chapel with many hours of mahi. Their creative energy has been added to our school through their ministry and dedication. My thanks to Genevieve Churlton and Blake Freyburg for leading the mission outreach and service portfolios th is year with so much energy and creativity. Thank you to Micky White, Frankie Muir, Arjan Kang, Jackson Dwyer, Malachi Flintoff, Caitlin Lou for all that you have contributed to the life of the Chapel this year, you will be missed! In this space I also acknowledge the Chapel Team, a group of students from across all the year levels who just seem to make everything work with such incredible efficiency and at the right time despite the many challenges that get thrown at them on a daily basis! I acknowledge Arjan, Malachi and Jackson who have worked so hard

in this space over the last five years - you have been amazing and we will certainly miss you all. There have been many significant moments in the life of the chapel this year with many memorable services and events not least the Powhiri, Garden of Remembrance service, Easter Holy Communion, Founders’ Day and the many house and Year 9 student led services which have been engaging and informative. It has been a great year for the service programmes again with huge support from students and staff across a whole range of different projects: The Serve, St Joans Hospital, Hospital Chaplaincy, Over the Fence, Refugee Orientation Programme, Charity Days, World Vision and Flame Cambodia. Thank you, everyone! Thank you for a remarka ble year, for the generous gift of your time, talent and resources. For all that 2023 has been, thanks be to God! Mā te Atua e manaaki Ngā mihi nui - Reverend Rickman

BOARD ER S’ CHARITY RELAY Support for Clark House

One of the mos t hig hly anticipated events of the boarder s’ year, the Boarder s Charity Relay in April certainly did not disappoint. We set out with the ambition of raising over $16,000 for Flame Cambodia and their mobile book tuk-t uk; it would certainly be no easy feat for the boarders to achieve. A grasping chapel service led by Williams House accompanied by Rev and Cambodian Gap Assis tant Sreymeas would set the tone for the day ahead. When the hooter went off at 11 am to signal the start of the relay, so too did the boarders – each set with the goal of running a minimum of 30 laps of the 410m course. Throughout the day, competition was fierce with events like, the house-chant lap, house-timed lap and three-legged

s taff race, keeping all houses on their toes. As the day progressed and the lap counter went up, so did the funds raised for Flame Cambodia which helped create an awesome atmosphere. After all funds were collected, over $20,000 was raised which is a colossal effort by every single boarder and will go a long way to helping Flame in their efforts. In the end, it would be Clark House that was awarded the ‘Flame Cambodia’ trophy. However, the day could not run without the mega mahi from Rev, Mr Consta ble, Chappie and all Heads of Houses. Your effort was certainly noticed by all and was a huge part of creating such a successful event - thank you. - Ryan Higgins and Isabella Etherington

Chappie, Jenna Brangwynne, Genevieve Churton, Maddie Hsee

Jackson Bayes

COLOUR RUN

In the aftern oon hour s of Friday 15 September, the entire day school lined up on the rugby field d espite the torrential rain. However, the weather would clear al most as soon as students began to run around the field.

without hearing “UP THE WAHS!!” being yelled out as the excited primary school kids interacted with members of our community.

As the st udents ran, they were bombarded with powd ered paint, hurled at them by the Year 6 s tudents of Bankwood and Fairfield schools, along with kids from the Refugee Orientation Centre. All smiles, the stud ents continued running for an hour or so as they adopted the vibrant colours to their once pris tine wh ite sh irts wh ile getting blas ted by the h igh-pressure hoses of FENZ and riding the water slid e.

Besides the running, the event had a lot more to offer, food stalls and opportunities to fundraise for the upcoming Year 12 Cambodia trip. However, the ultimate cause of raising money for our neighbouring primary schools was not forgotten throug hout all the fun and excitement, and having members of their schools on site to participate was all the more encouraging.

As the afternoon continued, the paint slowly began to run out, but the fun certainly did not. It was impossible to run a single lap

Ultimately, it was a great day and event and was certainly enjoyed by all who attended. Importantly, a huge thank you must be given

Eric Joe and Monique James-Thomas

Natalya Walker-Riggins, Sarita Williams, Grace Walters

out to FENZ, Bankwood primary school, Fairfield primary school, the ROC and the MOS council for all their support setting up, packing down, and running the event. - Blake Freyberg and Genevieve Churton

Boston Clark and Gracie Sarich

SERVICE IN THE COMMUNITY World Vision, The Serve, Ukulele and Over the Fence 1

Helping out at The Serve

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Ukiulele group at St Joans

Over the Fence community

Over the Fence donations

World Vision: Lucy O’Meeghan and Matthew

World Vision group: Jimmy Ma, Arjan Kang, Caitlin Lou, Jackson Mackwood, Matthew Chanwai, Blake Freyberg, Roy Zhu, Stella McFadden

Over the Fence

The Serve

The Serve: Sarah Yip 2 Ukulele group at St Joans

World Vision group: Roy Zhu, Arjan Kang, Blake Freyberg, Matthew Chanwai, The Rev, Jimmy Ma, Jackson Mackwood, Stella McFadden, Caitlin Lou

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Ukulele group at St Joans

Helping out at The Serve

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Over the Fence Helping out at The Serve

SERVICE IN THE COMMUNITY Charity Days and Community Fridge 1

Market Day 2023

Pink Shirt Day in Harington House

Market Day candyfloss

Jolin Yang and Trelise Forster delivering boxes of cereal to the Foodbank 5

Market Day 2023

Nuo Chen helping to deliver food

Matthew Chanwai, Frankie Muir, Blake Freyberg, Michaela White 7

Sam Kansal and Roy Zhu

Jackson Bird and JImmy Ma

Pink Shirt Day Poppy Main

Market Day 2023

purchasing cereal for Foodbank

Assisting with packing food parcels

Market Day: Trelise Forster, Stella McFadden, Matteo Romano-Le Roux 6

Market Day 2023

Jolin Yang, Nuo Chen, Trelise Forster, Leo Xie, Shodai Kagawa with Foodbank staff

Pink Shirt Day: Cassius Kimpton

Karina Yu and Shodai Kagawa

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Pink Shirt Day Oscar Lawson

Te Ao Maaori

Roimata and James after the House Haka

James and Roimata with their korowai

TE KAEA PREFECTS’ REFLECTION Maatauranga Maaori has always been ever changing and evolving, yet th is year has been the pinnacle of true expression, and we are truly grate ful to have coled such a willing and advocating roopu for 202 3. Our journey as Maaori s t udents to reach success starts with the space we work in. We started off the year with the annual Poowh iri, welcoming new s taff and students. Th is year was the first year a wero and karanga was performed, following th is we showcased Maatauranga Maaori in our Treaty of Waitangi speech. We linked the speech to the traditional lament ‘Engari te Tiitii’ incorporating it into our recent h is tory. A new kaupapa we had this year was the building and opening of our new Maaori classroom, Te Ao Maarama. This amazing space enables tauira to flourish in all aspects of Maatauranga Maaori, allowing connections to be built and bonds to be formed. Going through the o pening process we all got to indulge in the extraordinary experience of tikanga, karakia and naming wh ile being an inaugural part of the s tart of another St Paul’s journey.

James Milroy leading the 202 3 Poowhiri

As Te Kaea prefects, we embarked on the designing and commissioning of the Korowais. Th is was a hig hlig ht that epitomises Maatauranga Maaori here at St Paul’s and was the way we felt would best demonstrate our learnings and teachings here at kura. Through these korowai, we were a ble to create legacy and dimension in honour of the Maaori d epartment, and symbolise the growth and change of kaupapa Maaori throughout generations. We are proud to be the starting point of a continuously dynamic sys tem where future leaders can call upon the korowai we named for wisdom and encouragement. Each name was carefully chosen by us prefects showcasing our take on the journey that we have taken

as well as the pathway we have paved for our younger tauira and upcoming Te Kaea prefects. Being a Te Kaea prefect has meant everything to us. We were a ble to share our knowledge and understanding with both students and teachers, creating and broadening ourselves in the process. We were able to use th is opportunity to start new kaupapa, try new things and advocate for Maaori students. It has truly been an honour and a privilege to be the kanohi of this Maaori department, and every step th is year was taken to make sure Maatauranga Maaori was heard and delivered. - James Milroy and Roimata Callaghan-Bristowe

KOROWAI Two beautiful korowai, representing the legacy and growth of kaupapa maaori, were presented to the St Paul’s Collegiate School Te Kaea pre fects at a special Chapel Service. The korowai were commissioned at the Matariki Service after being previously blessed by Kaumaatua Taki Turner. The pres tigious cloaks, now part of the school’s taonga, will be worn by the two Te Kaea prefects on special occasions. Th is year’s prefects, Roimata Callaghan-Bristowe and James Milroy, were integral in the planning. Roimata says, “The korowai will create a lineage that d emonstrates the continuous hard work to uphold Te Ao Maaori at St Paul’s.”

Te Waotū-a-Murakareke

Each korowai is carefully and symbolically named; the yellow one is Te Kura Tuku Iho. Roimata says, “Kura (feathers) surround the beholder and make up the main part of the korowai. Tuku iho represents the very taonga (treasure) that th is korowai is and that this kura is yet to make its own story. Tuku also means to descend or pass down, symbolising the passing down of th is treasure to future generations of Te Kaea prefects.” Te Kura Tuku Iho

Roimata chose the colours of yellow and black wh ich signify her tribal colours of Te Whaanau a Apanui and reflect the colours of St Paul’s. “Th is representation of the journey of lead ersh ip acknowledges the ancestor of Te Whaanau a Apanui, Apanui Ringamut u, as well as the adventure that is yet to arise.” The black korowai is named Te Waotū-a-Murakareke, the colours represent the kereruu bird and it s tands for Te Waot uu-nui-a-Taane wh ich is the domain of Taane. James says, “The colours also represent my iwi Ngaai Tuuhoe. Murakareke is an ances tor who is well known for naming the forest where I come from ‘Te Urewera’ and is also an ances tor of the Tuuhoe peo ple.” James also explained the significance of the cloak to those who have been to

Tihoi. “It represents the journey that boys take at Tihoi where they are surrounded by kereruu and one day, the Tihoi graduate and bearer of the korowai will wear the colours of the kereruu in which they lived amongst at Tihoi.”

“The korowai are an embodiment of the continuously growing kaupapa Maaori at our kura as well as the lineage and legacy of Maaori pre fects at St Paul’s Collegiate School.” - Roimata Callaghan Bristowe

New Te Reo Maaori mural by artist Miriama Grace-Smith

NEW ART IS A TAONGA Wellington-based artis t Miriama Grace-Smith painted a treasured piece of art on the s tairwell leading to the new Te Reo Maaori teach ing and learning space at St Paul’s Collegiate School. Miriama’s intention beh ind this mural was to create a visual s tory of the st udents’ journey when learning Te Reo at St Paul’s Collegiate School. Miriama says, “The sea represents the Te Reo journey, the ocean is vast, the journey will take time and like waves, the journey may be full of ups and downs.” The mural is designed so that its story is felt when s tud ents leave class. Miriama, who was commissioned by St Paul’s via Boon Art says, “St udents travel down the stairs from dark (night) to lig ht (daylig ht) symbolising the maatauranga Maaori (Maaori knowledge) they learn and take away each day. I have chosen vibrant colours to bring a feeling of excitement for the journey

ahead and I have used the same red that can be seen in the handrails and waharoa.” A mangopare (hammerhead shark) leads the tangata (person) on the waka to their d es tination; the mangopare is the kaitiaki (guardian) within th is work and is seen on the waka and in the handrail designs representing strength, leadership, agility, tenacity, unrelenting d etermination, courage, and wealth. In reflecting on the mural, Jonathan Cameron, Head of Visual Arts at St Paul’s says, “This taonga (treasure) is a vibrant addition to our Art Collection and is a work that will empower students to honour their culture and school.” Acquiring and displaying art within the campus is a way to introduce students to the world of art. “We believe that it is important to feature artworks that acknowledge who we are

as a community, both past, present and future while also featuring pieces that generate understanding of the wider world around us.” This art was commissioned following a review of the Art Collection in 2021; this curatorial vision was conceived to guide and ground whakaaro with a commitment to acquire new work on an annual basis.

New Te Reo Maaori classroom

TE AO MARAMA Te Ao Marama (The World of Lig ht) is the name of our new Te Reo Maaori classroom, representing the vision and hopes we have for our space and stud ents. Thereby, those who enter the classroom are welcomed into a safe whaanau environment that is built on Manaakitanga, Whanaungatanga, Kotahitanga and Aroha Mut unga Kore. Te Ao Marama is a warm space that encourages authenticity and allows s t udents to learn Te Reo Maaori and embody the Maaori values with confid ence.

In addition to this, the flexibility of the classroom furniture allows a change of setting to do extra activities such as play Maaori games like Pukana, Pako, perform or practise Kapa Haka items, as well as create a more comforta ble learning environment. Overall, Te Ao Marama is a safe space for learning, growing opportunities and evolving as an individual and as a haapori. - Whaea Puhirere

Through practising tikanga Maaori in the classroom by removing shoes before entering, s tarting the lesson with a karakia and respecting each other (to give a few examples), connections are strengthened as s tud ents d evelo p a sense of belonging and are motivated to keep each other accountable for their learning and their a bility to actively participate. The nat ural lig hting and bright interior help generate a good energy in the classroom and encourages creativity with in the learning space, in terms of creating or enhancing their whakaaro Maaori and imagination.

TRANSLATIONS: Te Ao Marama - The World of Lig ht Whaanau - Family Haapori - Community Manaakitanga - Generosity Whanaungatanga - Connection Kotahitanga - Unity Aroha Mutunga Kore - Love Karakia - Prayer Whakaaro Maaori - Maaori Way of Thinking Pukana/Pako - Maaori Hand Games Kapa Haka - Maaori Performing Arts

The Arts

Godspell cast

GODSPELL PRODUCTION were sounding amazing, thanks to the talented and hard-working MD, Mrs Stanbridge-Allen. Next, it was on to the choreography. For this we had the leadership of the amazing Francesca Hickey (Year 12). Her choreography was ambitious and slick. Althoug h a challenge to some of our cast, with practice, they rose to the occasion. Francesca, in particular, performed with s tyle and energy, but they all did themselves proud. Caitlin Walters and Claire Johns tone

202 3 saw us undertake a production of the much loved ‘70s classic, Godspell. As we were performing the production in the Chapel of Chris t the King, it seemed appro priate to do a show that was themed accordingly, but also gave our incredible singer s, dancer s, actor s and musicians an outstanding vessel to showcase their talents. After a late start to the rehearsal process due to some licensing technicalities, we got und erway and, although we had a smaller cas t than in the past, I was immediately impressed with the mah i and energy on display. Th is was one talented bunch! They quickly picked up the music and

With the performances happening in the Chapel of Christ the King, we decided to utilise a static set. An oversized “playground”was created with a jungle gym and swings. The students didn’t get a chance to see this until a week before opening nig ht, but they adapted very quickly and with much excitement. In performance, there was a real sense of play and fun in the way that they interacted with the set. Special thanks to a few people for their help and support in the successful season of the production this year. First of all, a huge thank you to Mrs Stanbridge-Allen, our very talented, knowledgeable and fun musical director. Yet again, it has been amazing working with her.

Secondly, to our wonderful and creative production manager, Ms Stapleton for all of her organisation and for taking on multiple roles including cost umes and props. No one could have done the fantastic job that she did with so little fuss. To Mr Harlow for coming in and taking on a role as tech supervisor. He had some big shoes to fill and did so admira bly. To Mr Neilsen who constructed our stage, so that we could perform in that space. Simply an amazing amount of work in a very short period of time. And lastly to Ms Bromwich, for running the front of house. Lastly, a huge thank you to all of the students for their hard work. We could not have made this show the success it was without their talent and dedication. - Mr Rawson

Final show night!

Lou, Bella Egan

Sarah Johnstone, Ruby Van Deursen, Bella Egan, Caitlin Lou, Venessa Joyce

Ruby Van Deursen, Sam Fletcher, Bella Egan

Nic Jones, Asher Downing, Jackson Norris, Jackson Mackwood, Brooklyn Snelgrove, Jacob Porteous, Mr Greg Taylor

Sam Kansal, Sam Fletcher, Caitlin Lou, Sarah Johnstone, Venessa Joyce, Ruby Van Deursen, Bella Egan, Seumas Eade

Isaac Albery, Caitlin

Isaac Albery, Liam Costello-McVeigh,

Georgia Fisher - Year 1 2 Painting

VISUAL ARTS The Visual Arts d epartment at St Paul’s Collegiate is buzzing with excitement in 2023 as stud ents work towards end of year d eadlines to showcase their creativity and talent. Th is year has seen Year 11 Art s tud ents explore innovative mon o-printing techniques, injecting a burst of colour, vibrancy, and text ure into their artworks. These techniques have n ot only enriched their creations but also nurtured their confid ence in experimenting with various media and techniques to ach ieve some st unning outcomes in their d evelo ping art practices. Year 9 Mas terclasses were introduced for the first time th is year and delivered by the Head of Department, Jonathan Cameron. In Terms 1 and 2, st ud ents engaged in a sculpt ure course and worked towards the creation of an ambitious headpiece that channelled the film genre of horror. In Terms 3 and 4, s tud ents worked to produce art throug h photography; they s tarted their journey by exploring

cameraless-photography and generated a series of sun-prints, then, they moved onto working with cameras to explore lig ht, line and documentary practice. In the Year 12 cohort, there is a wealth of talent spanning the fields of Photography, Painting, and Printmaking. Many Year 12 s tud ents have gone above and beyond, producing extra work and submitting their portfolios for Scholarship consideration, showcasing their dedication and skill. Among these talented individuals, Jackson Bird stands out, with his work gaining National recognition at the pres tigious Ringa Toi exhibition held at Te Papa in Wellington. The Year 13 students are equally impressive, with some stunning artworks being produced that are sure to leave a lasting impression. Their hard work and dedication will be celebrated at the end of th is year in our annual term four folioboard exhibition. A significant milestone for the d epartment in 2023 has been the access to the newly constructed

Art Block right from the beginning of the academic year. This stateof-the-art facility has been a game-changer, providing students with a harmonious atmosphere filled with natural light to inspire their creative endeavours. The spacious and well-equipped Art Block has immensely benefited students, enhancing their artistic experience and ena bling them to explore their talents to the fullest. As the year unfolds, the Visual Arts department at St Paul’s Collegiate School continues to nurture and showcase the incredible talent within its ranks, making 2023 a year filled with artistic achievement and promise. - Mr Cameron

Ruby-Jane van Deursen - Year 12 Painting

Neel Lad - Year 13 Painting

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Amelie Austin - Year 12 Painting

Hugo Buck - Year 12 Printmaking

Sarah He - Year 11 Art

Julien Cheah - Year 11 Art 8

Annie Stokes - Year 11 Art

Johnny van Leeuwen - Year 12 Printmaking 9

Cooper Bass - Year 12 Printmaking

Bruno Cropper - Year

VISUAL ARTS Junior Art 1

Kaydin Crawford - Year 9 Masterclass (Sculpture 101)

Mark Liao - Year 9 Masterclass (Sculpture 101)

Ted Kingsford - Year 9 Masterclass (Sculpture 101)

Caleb Lin - Year 10 Art

Sam Thomas Year 9 Masterclass (Sculpture 101)

Jason Li - Year 9 Drawing

Angus Thomas - Year 9 Masterclass (Sculpture 101)

Year 9 Masterclass (Photography 101); Cyanotype in progress

Mark Liao Year 9 Masterclass (Photography 101)

Sam Thomas Year 9 Masterclass (Sculpture 101)

Jayden Hollier Year 9 Masterclass (Sculpture 101)

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Samuel Haines - Year 10 Art

Mark Liao - Year 9 Masterclass (Sculpture 101)

Billy Swap - Year 9 Drawing

Ted Kingsford - Year 9 Masterclass (Sculpture 101)

Leo Haung - Year 9 Masterclass (Sculpture 101)

Year 9 Masterclass (Photography 101); Cyanotype in progress 10

Mark Liao - Year 9 Masterclass

Jacob Rangiawha - Year 9 Masterclass (Sculpture 101) Leo Huang - Year 9 Masterclass (Sculpture 101)

VISUAL ARTS Painting and Printmaking 1

Amelie Austin - Year 12 Painting

Christine Wang - Year 11 Art

Annie Stokes - Year 11 Art

Monique James-Thomas - Year 12 Painting

Georgia Fisher - Year 12 Painting 7

Kade Slade - Year 12 Printmaking

Te Kokoru Thompson-Evans - Year 11 Art

George Blennerhassett - Year 12 Printmaking

Annabelle Chapman - Year 13 Printmaking

Bob Su - Year 12 Painting

Martina Zhang - Year 11 Art

Hayley Hanna - Year 11 Art

Thomas Pettigrew - Year 13 Painting

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Sarah Yip - Year 13 Painting

Tori Clarke - Year 13 Printmaking

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Neo Urlich - Year 11 Art

Sam Stokes - Year 12 Painting

Lily Crowley - Year 13 Printmaking

Samara Yigit - Year 13 Printmaking

Chloe Su - Year 13 Painting

VISUAL ARTS Design and Photography 1

A RED ROSE

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Lily Crowley - Year 13 Photography

Christine Wang - Year 11 Digital Visual Arts

Yazmine Japra - Year 11 Digital Visual Art 6

Theo Kington - Year 13 Photography

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Paige Blackett Year 11 Digital Visual Art 7

Yazmine Japra - Year 11 Digital Visual Art

Theo Kington - Year 13 Photography

Eloisa Statsas - Year 12 Photography

Theo Kington - Year 13 Photography

Jack Kingston - Year 12 Photography

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Stella McFaddon Year 12 Photography

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The Bagels: Asher Downing, Jackson Mackwood, Jackson Norris

THE BAGELS Jackson Mackwood

th ink of a regional final that has been so closely contested.”

Asher Downing

The Bagels competed against ten other bands at the Clarence Street Theatre on Saturday evening and performed original songs, Explode and Leave It. Both songs are to be released on all platforms before the end of the year. To gain entry to the regional finals, the band had to enter the competition at the start of the year with a video submission that earned a spot in the regional heats. In the heats, they performed one song and placed in the to p 12 bands alongside fellow school friends and band Orange and Lime.

The Bagels band, with s tudents from St Paul’s Collegiate School, won the 202 3 Regional Finals of Rock Ques t – and yes, it’s a big deal.

The New Zealand-funk-reggae band (with a hint of indie) started making music together in 2020 and since then they have recorded more than eight original songs and are feat ured on Spotify.

New Zealand Smokefreerockques t is Aotearoa’s biggest live original music event for young musicians. The judges and team from Rock Ques t spoke of the intense competition in Waikato. They said, “The Waikato final at Clarence Street Theatre on Saturday night completely blew us away, I can’t

Jackson Norris

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ORANGE AND LIME Brooklyn Snelgrove

Sam Fletcher and Jack Walch

at more gigs. Their favourite band to cover is Red Hot Chili Peppers and the band’s top-ofthe-charts original song is Jerry, “A song a bout a random fictional character.”

There’s a new band at St Paul’s Collegiate School – it’s fresh and it’s making a splash. Four friends at St Paul’s have banded together to form the group. The Year 1 2 s tud ents Sam Fletcher, Jack Walch, Brooklyn Snelgrove and Nic Jones have been friends since Year 9 when they met at school and were part of the Year 9 music programme where all st udents learn a musical ins trument. Fast forward to 2022 and the band was in the St Paul’s s tudio working on their firs t song when they realised they needed a band name. It was fort uitous that on that day, Nick had chosen to wear a t-sh irt with a lemon on it. After a few quick leaps from the lemon, the group landed on the freshsounding name, Orange and Lime.

The group loves the buzz of playing live. Nick says, “When you lock in as a band, it’s a cool feeling and you can hear it – that’s the reason I play.” There are no nerves for the group when they give a live performance.

Nic Jones and Jack Walch

Sam Fletcher and Jack Walch

The band’s style of music is selfd escribed as ‘Kiwi’. Sam says, “Our style is R&B-New Zealandreggae; we like to play classic New Zealand music”. During the pas t year, the band has written four original songs and has more in the pipeline with a recording and release goal for October 2023. The band has become a regular appearance at school events and the members are keen to perform

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“It’s very natural,” Brooklyn says, “The more you do it, the easier it is.” Their motivation for performing is for the love of music – not for money. The band members see music in their future either for study or to continue playing together. Jack says, “It sounds cliche, but we do it for the love of it. We do this to enjoy ourselves and for the experience. We love hearing the end result of our songs.”

Jack Walch and Brooklyn Snelgrove

Big Sing Competition

CHOIR Our choir s have been busy this year, singing in chapel services and at different events throughout the year. The hig hlights for 2023 were our choir camp at Tihoi in April, where we had an intensive weekend of rehearsals to prepare for our competition season, performing at the Fieldays, and competing at the National Big Sing Competition held in Tauranga in June. Both

choirs also performed at the annual Good Vibrations concert held in the Chapel of Christ the King in September, and are a regular feature at the annual Carol service.

Choir Camp

Thank you to our directors, Mrs Stanbridge-Allen, Mr Ian Campbell and accompanist Mr Jonathan Dunlop. - Mrs Stanbridge-Allen Fieldays 2023

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Seumas Eade

CONCERT BAND AND BIG BAND Band Camp 202 3 was held in January on campus at St Paul’s Collegiate School. Staying on campus in Williams House, it was a great o pport unity to meet new stud ents and to prepare music for the upcoming year. The groups included in Band Camp were the Concert Band, Big Band and Rock Bands. Band Camp concluded with a concert in the Chapel of Chris t the King, where parents were a ble to hear what their students had been working on during camp.

Band Camp

Other h ig hlig hts of the year were performances at Southwell School at the annual St Paul’s Open Day, competing at the Matamata Festival of Bands, competing in Smoke Free Rockques t and performing at the annual Good Vibrations concert. Our bands are also an annual feature at senior prizegiving and the carol service in December. Thank you to Mrs Stanbridge-Allen for her direction of our band programme. - Mrs Stanbridge-Allen

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Monique James-Thomas

GOOD VIBRATIONS by pianist Peter Huang and cellist Ryan Koo, piper Seumas Eade with Jackson Mackwood and Nic Jones on the drums. All of our large ensembles also performed alongside the eig ht hands piano group, rock bands and other soloists. During intermission, the guests were entertained by the Bagels, wh ile the stage was reset for the second half of the programme. We were delighted to have three groups join us from Hukanui Primary School, Waikato Schools

Our annual Good Vibrations concert was a hig hlight of our year. The fir st half of the concert was a celebration of music by our musicians at St Paul’s Collegiate School. Th is portion included being entertained by our brass groups as gues ts arrived and hearing our s tring group and piano solois ts as gues ts entered the chapel. The concert then started with a rousing rendition of Fight Song

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Symphonic Band and the Waikato Symphonic Band. They joined with the St Paul’s Collegiate School Concert Band, and after each group performed on their own, the grand finale was a group performance with 120 musicians all performing together to finish off what was a wonderful evening of music in the Chapel of Christ the King. - Mrs Stanbridge-Allen (Photos credit: Richard Lummus)

Seumas Ead e

Jackson Mackwood

CHAMBER GROUPS Our Chamber Groups were in fine form th is year, with two of our groups competing in the NZ Chamber Music Competition held in June. The group of Ryan Koo, Martina Zhang, and Oliva Zhao received a Highly Commended Award, and the group of Monique James-Thomas, Fionna Sun and Bella Egan received the KBB Music Award. Congratulations to all of those performer s. We also had performances by our eight hands piano group and our s tring group at our annual Good Vibrations concert. Thank you to Mr Chris Greenslad e for h is oversight of the Chamber Music groups, and Mr Chris Nation for h is work with the String Group th is year. - Mrs Stanbridge-Allen

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Welcome lunch

INTERNATIONAL DEPARTMENT Many of us didn’t feel confident to display ourselves or participate in school activities. However, I chose a different path, “Why should we fit in if we were born to s tand out?” I thoug ht to myself. I wanted to make a difference.

Mark Sripinyo

202 3 has been an exciting year, welcoming international students once again back to New Zealand and to St Paul’s. As International Director, I share with you reflections from our International St ud ent Prefect - Yifei (Karina) Yu. “When I first arrived at St Paul’s Collegiate School, our community was relatively small due to the influence of the Covid pand emic.

Being able to represent international students as a Prefect has been my goal since the start of Year 11. However, as an non-native English speaker, I never envisioned achieving such a feat. Yet, I stand as the Head of International, with the intent of inspiring our community to relentlessly pursue their dreams. It has been my tremendous privilege to witness the development of our d epartment throug hout my time here. In the present year, as we welcome numerous enthusiastic and accomplished new students, we are witnessing a favourable transformation in the ethos of our community. Many of them now feel comforta ble showcasing their talents on the school stage. I take immense pride in their ach ievements, which symbolise

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the growth of our department. I am delig hted that this year has proven to be successful for our department.

I am proud to say that I have put forth my utmost e ffort in serving and supporting our international stud ents.” - Yifei (Karina) Yu

Prinn Kulnid es

Creal You

Cultural Day food stall

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Tihoi group

Leo Gu at Tihoi

Sarah He and Candy Yan

Milo cafe

Max Becker, Sabine and Caroline Gretzinger

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Julien Cheah

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Academic

James Waddell, Guy Charteris, Jamie Carruthers, George Mackintosh, Charlie Watson, Loch ie Mouat, Po ppy Main, Emma Lobb

AGRIBUSINESS

Emma lobb, Mackenzie Lenton, Lucy O’Meeg han

Our Year 13 Agribusiness classes went to Cambridge Stud, Mānuka Health, and Monavale Blueberries to und er stand future proofing influences and to discuss mitigation s trategies. As part of the practical, they have made biltong, beer, and camembert cheese. Lucy O’Meeg han, Mackenzie Lenton, Emma Lobb, and Lach ie Mouat won the 2023 New Zealand National Fieldays Young Innovator of the Year with their product CapraSkin, a lip bal m mad e from goat’s milk. Other entrants were, Po ppy Main, Guy Charteris, Jamie Carruthers, and Nikaela DenbyEvans, with an innovative rat trap product called Ratat ui Killer 2.0.

and another group made the Post Wizard device designed by Charlie Watson, George Mackintosh, and James Waddell, which ena bles farmers to remove fence posts with minimal effort. Students entered this competition by being a finalist in the ‘Crocodile Pit’.

Waikato / BO P Junior Young Farmer of the Year

Year 11 Agricultural and Horticultural Science

- Mrs Allen

St Paul’s Collegiate School entered teams in this competition which was a great day out and learning opportunity. There were no placings this year.

For th is practical assessment, Year 11 stud ents grew and harvested coriand er which they then sold to the school kitchen. Year 12 Agricultural and Horticultural Science The Year 12s visited LIC (where they were a ble to carry out artificial insemination), Lilies by Blewden in Cambridge and Halter in Morrinsville (where they looked at management practices used in these businesses). Year 13 Agricultural and Horticultural Science The Year 13 classes carried out an investigation into honey attributes where they conducted a honey taste testing survey.

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Young Farmer Competition

Coriander harvest

Ella Smith, Ella Readman, Macy Keightly and Emily Pickering making Biltong

Year 12 Aghort class LIC visit

Cambridge Horse Stud

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Fieldays: Poppy Main

Year 13 Agribusiness beer making

Honey tasting

George Mackintosh and Charlie Watson

Magnus Nelson and Josh Coster

CONSTRUCTION In 2023, the cons truction class undertook a variety of carpentry projects across the Hamilton campus. The class cons tructed several fences for neig hbouring properties, replaced the decking outside the old gym, and built a series of carports and sheds for on-site accommodation.

accommodation. This two-story s tructure provides a 16-room university-style complex for Year 13 girls.

Additionally, the class gained invaluable experience by working alongside contractors on the new HULA Harington boarding

Under the guidance of St Paul’s resident carpenter, Adrian Wesford, the class gained essential on-site experience refining their

foundational carpentry skills in preparation for entering the construction industry. - Mr Nielsen

The class also worked on a new Health Clinic that once completed, was trucked to Tihoi for use there

Tori Clarke passes timber to Pres ton Sykes

Harington seat

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Fence construction - Magnus Nelson

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Jamie Currathers Taine Moeke pitching in

Concrete Pouring - Noah Smith

Fence construction - Josh Coster and Magnus Nelson

Concrete pouring - Taine Moeke

Rebuilding the Gym deck - Taine Moeke and Noah Smith

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Noah Smith and Taine Moeke

Rebuilding the Gym deck

Kane Fladgate cutting wood

Another example of a web application to help with the annual charity relay by Malach i Flintoff

DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY A highlig ht of 202 3 was the infusion of cutting-edge tools into the learners’ technological arsenal. Docker, Figma, and Flask have been seamlessly integrated, enrich ing the pseudo-s tack develo pment experiences. Docker container s streamlined the d evelopment process and simplified application building, wh ile Figma fos tered collaborative d esign in real-time, and Flask, a beginner-friendly Python framework, empowered stud ents with hands-on experience in web d evelopment. As the year progressed, the department remained committed to bridging the gap between theory and practice. By incorporating Adobe XD and Character Animator, s tudents embarked on a journey of interactive design and animation experiences, gaining insights relevant to the contemporary digital landscape. Here are some examples of the work done in Year 13. Year 13 Digital Inn ovation Example: Michael Robinson’s Year 13 Digital innovation app. The app is a sports team application that teams can use to help run competitions. In the example screenshot, he is prototyping the app id ea using the CNI rugby competition as an

example of how the app would look and function. Year 13 Full Stack Application Example: Beth Clearwater’s Year 13 Computer Science web application. This project is an adminis tration interface designed for a theoretical squash court. Recent match score sheets, timetables, player profiles, contacts, and mechanisms are available to users.

Michael Robinson

As the digital realm continues to evolve, the department stands ready to lead students toward success in this swiftly changing landscape, building the problem solvers of tomorrow. Beth Clearwater

- Mr Mika

Beth Clearwater

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SCIENCE Wherever your ambitions take you, the St Paul’s Collegiate School Science Faculty wishes you all the best in your science journey during your time here and also in later year s. The dreams/ aspirations of the young are apparent in our science s tudents showcasing enthusiasm, resilience and optimism. The future of our passionate science s tudents is brig ht. Three Year 1 2 st udents entered the 8hr University of Auckland Engineering Competition answering the ques tion “How much electrical power will be required due to New Zealand ers ado pting the use of generative AI?” Jacob, Sam and Jackson enjoyed their field trip working alongside other like mind ed s tudents. Next s teps for our Year 13s:

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Murray Myburgh ho pes to attend the University of Waikato to complete a Bachelor of Engineering to become a Civil Engineer, partly influenced by his old er brother. He would like to start his own business and is interested in seeing how physical structures change the world and in particular the creation of Energy.

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Caitlin Lou would like to focus on chemical andprocessing engineering. Her interests grew from EPro8 and WiE CAN and while she enjoys football, singing and musical theatre, her ambitions includ e ending world hunger.

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Remy Groenendijk plans to complete a Bachelor of Aviation at Massey University. He has always been fascinated by how such huge metal birds can take people around the world so wants to be a pilot (when he isn’t cycling, h iking and playing hockey).

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Frankie Muir studied Biology for three years and would recommend this subject to others ‘because of the hugely passionate teaching staff’. Next year Frankie will under the first year of Health

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Beth Clearwater found Biology “engaging and enjoya ble, especially the external content, while the internals were more difficult but rewarding.” Beth sat the Biology Olympiad exam in Year 12 gaining entrance to the training group. She s tudied the Campbell Biology textbook over her summer holidays and hig hly recommends this experience for enthusiastic students. Next year she plans to sit Health Science at Otago University to expand and apply her Biology knowledge.

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Jessica Goldsmith enjoyed “delving into diverse topics ranging from Human Evolution to the intricacies of Cellular Responses and Gene Expression.” She notes “Biology is akin to the art of weaving together threads of knowledge into a captivating tapestry”, and her “time at St Paul’s has undenia bly ignited a profound passion for this subject”. Jessica intends to undertake first year Health Science at Otago University.

Caitlin Hape

Remy Groenendijk and Lawsen Harte

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Frankie Muir

Year 11 Biology

Year 12 Engineering Competition

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The Hobbit: Static Image Project

ENGLISH Irish novelist and playwrig ht Samuel Beckett once proposed ‘What does it matter who is speaking,’ someone said, ‘what does it matter who is speaking?’ questioning authorsh ip and authenticity with in literature. In a sense, Beckett’s approach to authenticity is not unlike the journey of the English department th is year; we are consciously aware of how we influence our aakonga, and in t urn, how our own bias could be reflected in what they read, and how they write. As many are aware, we are on the precipice of exciting change at a national educational level, but also within our school with the launch ing of the St Paul’s Diploma in 2024. As we traverse these changes, we mus t embrace multiple perspectives, we mus t encourage bi-lingual and biliterate approaches, and continue to challenge entrenched bias, placing ourselves as educators in a vulnerable position, so that our aakonga can be the bes t that they can be. To support our learners on this journey, 5 new s taff have joined the English

d epartment this year—Meag han Cooley, Rachel Wallis, Rodney d e Klerk, Angela Vandy, and Rachel Gamble-Flint—experienced educators who all bring a wealth of pedagogical knowledge with them and an approach that most certainly speaks to the a bove. Over the next few pages, you will see various pieces of work Level 2 Visual Verbal Assessments

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from our aakonga. Hopefully within these pages you will see the development of personal voice, originality of style, and the innocence of youth. But more importantly, authenticity in how they write and the stories that they have told. - Mr Summerfield

CREATIVE WRITING: MORNING SURF As usual, my brother sits on the edge of the approaching horizon, waiting for the rest of the world to catch up with him. He seems to spend his whole life waiting - to finally outgrow his older sis ter or the cons tant flow of hand me downs - however, he remains calm, jus t search ing for the rig ht time. I have patiently watched as he grows with me, throug h all the year s of waiting we’ve spent together in the Raglan sea. He no longer shrieks when a big wave rolls in, and the biting cold n o longer makes h im shiver. Instead, he paddles very casually, only sto pping now and then to throw me a sarcastic remark, such as todays, “If you went a bit fas ter, you might actually catch a wave.” His humour intends to be humbling but is only ever met with an eye roll and a casual chuckle. It’s especially hard to be mad when the waves have a way of washing away everything bad. The saltwater blurs my vision, much like the one-year age difference blurs the line between protector and protected. The ocean has a ha bit of altering time in that way. Five years ago, 11-year-old me truly believed I had a way of protecting h im against the harshest of Raglan’s nature. However, as I watch now, I think he would be the one saving

me. While I may not trust him with my secrets, I trust that he would be there for me even in the d eepest and darkest of seas.

of favours. Gestures as small as “Do you want me to carry your board?” can turn a stormy sea into a peaceful shore.

As he rises onto the wave, his shadow dances with him. It tiptoes, turns and taunts my older brother and me showing us it’s no longer trapped behind ours. He’s so content with just dancing the day away, with no things to do and no places to see. He’d much rather spend his day in the Raglan ocean, proving that he owns every wave and is “so much better” than me. I have no doubt that he is, but that is something I’ll never admit.

The water is a mirror in which I see traits of myself in him. The same smile lines underneath our eyes and sun-bleached skin. It is a reflection of all the th ings I’ve always known: surfing in the Raglan sea, growing up with my family and, most importantly, my little brother Toby.

He’s a natural in the water, always searching for the perfect eclipse of sea and sun. It is a skill showing years of development, one good wave for every three bad. It seems he has almost mastered it, but how can one master nature’s craft? The only art he really has mas tered is provoking me. Always tempting karma and pushing boundaries within the endlessly powerful deep. Our relationship is up and down like a constant flow of tides. There’s anger like the thrashing waves and happiness like a calm day kayaking in the bay. However, unlike the ocean’s unforgiving ways, I know that all mistakes can be fixed with the simplest

POEM: MAX’S MAGIC BOX I will put in the box A sound: Of a motor bike mumbling A sensation: Of sand sliding throug h your toes A feeling: That you just, you can’t explain I will put in the box Three things from the natural world that a couldn’t hold in my hands the heart of tree roots the sound of birds ch irping the fresh forest air I will put in the box

As we grow older, the salt will set deeper into our skin, and our muscles will become weary. While we will surf bigger waves and paddle our different ways. The Raglan sea will always be a route we swam together, a path of growth, companionship and, at many times, exasperation. I hope that we will always meet back here for a taste of the ocean and the many memories never to be forgotten.

- Isla Robinson (Year 12)

and the rust on the metal from the salty sea

Three special things about people their humour their laug hter the thing that makes them who they are

This is what I will do with my box I will take my box to the native New Zealand bush and place it under the cold crystal clear running waterfall and leave it there for someone to find.

I will put in the box Four completely impossible ideas a green sky a blue sun a brig ht pink sea a yellow person My box is made of sheeps woolly wool cows leather old rustic wood

- Max Young (Year 9)

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REVIEW: THE SOPRANOS Trying to find the perfect show to match your mood is almos t like trying to find the perfect wine to match your steak. You want something that you know you can trust: a hearty Sh iraz, or a soft Pinot Noir? Weaving your way through the menus of the world’s most famous s treaming sites al most feels like weaving your way through the wine aisle at your local supermarket. Eyes skimming over the hundreds of wines filling the shelves in front of you, feeling filled with confusion over the sheer plethora of options. But, you find your self drifting back to the ones wh ich you know best. You seek comfort and warmth. The attraction to something you think seems eerily familiar, but holds a sense of new adventure. Just as a sommelier carefully selects and pair s wines to enhance the dining experience, you, as a cinematic aficionado seek a film that adds comfort, familiarity, and a tas te to savour. Like a rich Pinot Gris, The So pranos blends numerous elements to create a piquant and longing flavour for all to enjoy. One way The Sopranos creates an everlasting impression on the viewer is throug h their multilayered and complex approach to the narrative. Similar to a heavy Syrah, The So pranos has many layers for viewers to enjoy. Each popping of the cork, sniff of the bottle, and swirl of the glass exposes the viewer to a new layer of narrative to unpack. The So pranos – spread across six incredible seasons meticulously tiptoes the line of the soft, family man of Tony So prano and his alter-ego, the ruthless and calculated mob boss who leads rival families, law enforcement, and at times even himself on a never to be forgotten journey. Brilliantly played by the mesmerising James Gandolfini, So prano manages to forge fear in the depths of every character, relationship, and interaction he has throughout the show. At times, even the narrative focuses on the fear of characters wh ich leads to irrational and irresponsible d ecisions made in a bid to seek

h is approval. Alongside Gandolfini s tars Edie Falco who allures viewers’ attention in her role of Carmela Soprano. Althoug h Carmela may strike viewers as a soft Pinot Gris, the bottle quickly shatters as Tony pushes her to her breaking point where her true d epth is revealed and we see another side of her no one expects. Like Yin and Yang, their personalities coincide brilliantly to create an amazing dynamic that provides watchers with utterly mesmerising viewing. Similarly, Michael Imperioli manages to weave ambition with impulse to make Christopher Moltisanti an unforgettable character. With such powerful characters, viewers can be left processing id eas, messages and motives for hours - like how a powerful wine can leave an aftertaste in the mouth of even the most average oenophile. Also like a commanding wine, characters on The Sopranos actually help viewers understand more about themselves. Does the violence characters like Tony Soprano and Christo pher Moltisanti emit cause you to feel sickened? Or does it leave you feeling a sense of relief? The deep issue of complex morality explored in The Sopranos manages to leave viewers in a s tate of self-reflection. Through creative crafting of characters in The Sopranos, the show gives off an aura which can simply be compared to that of a douro red - bold, enigmatic and cutting. David Chase plays the role of the vintner as he crafts commanding and bold characters for viewers to enjoy throug hout The Sopranos. How does David Chase add even more emphatic flavours into the well crafted blend which is The So pranos? Powerfully, Chase and h is team formulate a unique and memorable script which creates a thrilling storyline for viewers to follow. Compara ble to the process behind sourcing the finest grapes to add strong flavour to a wine, writers in The Sopranos manage to blend the perfect levels of complexity featuring violence whilst having scenes that add psychological and emotional d epth. David Chase manages

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to show remarkable character development which leads even the most average watcher embedded in the plot line. In the first season of The Sopranos, we witness a protagonist who is in a place of mental conflict and is very insecure about his social standing in the ‘family’. Like a rich aged wine, characters in The Sopranos seem to mature, and grow as stories unfold. As the seasons progress so too does Tony’s mental conflict and issues he is facing. Rather than having insecurity a bout where he stands in family rankings, they instead develop into being about reinforcing his status as boss of the ‘family’. On the contrary, his real family goes throug h extremely tumultuous times throughout all seasons which highlig hts the moral ambiguity Tony has to face. However it is not only Tony that has clear character development – other characters that play integral parts to the story such as Paulie Gualtieri and Livia Soprano serve well in supporting Tony’s personal growth. Both Gualtieri and Soprano manage to create tension through conflict in both a personal and ‘business’ manner, which forms a powerfully tense atmosphere. By bringing such confronting characters to life on the screen such flavours blend well to create such a commanding show such as The Sopranos. In a similar fashion to the work a sommelier goes throug h to craft wines to match the flavours of a steak, cinematographers in The Sopranos use a perfectly selected range of shots to convey messages and ideas not said in dialogue. Like the way David Chase meticulously selects a team of writers to form a script, he once again employs this strategy and forms a team of talented, experienced and simply amazing cinematographers to assist. Throughout all six seasons of the show viewers are exposed to a plethora of camera shots - in the same fashion to how a wine can expose viewers to a plethora of flavours. Chase and his team have clear focuses on shots that involve tactical framing and

how the shots can leave viewers. Viewers ponder why something has been left out, which provokes d eep thoug ht into the wid er meaning about the scene – or perhaps themselves. Not only do cinematographers employ tactical framing, lighting is a core part of their work on the show. Chase and his team mas terfully use different shades of lighting wh ich helps show feelings of characters in a visual sense. Ch illing and morally confronting scenes can be accompanied with dark and al most ‘morbid’ lighting wh ich leaves viewers in a s tate of unbearable adrenaline and nerve. On the contrary, viewers witness scenes that show ‘bright’ lighting which the normal person would associate with an upbeat or positive styled scene. That s tereotype shatters quickly as some of the most brutal and squirmish scenes can be covered in colours that would be associated

as ‘motivating’, or perhaps even ‘uplifting’. In the same fashion wine lovers seek the finest glassware to enhance the flavours, aromas and blends of their wine, cinematography serves as the glassware to bring the best out in such a masterfully collated composition of television. In the same way a rich sau vignon complements the robust flavours of a perfectly cooked s teak, The Sopranos offers further captivating blends that satisfy our cravings. Through the usage of powerful writing techniques, confronting character d evelopment and status-quo challenging cinematography it is fair to say The Sopranos revolutionised television. When Hollywood seems to be buying into the ‘mass-produced wines’ of fil m such as surface level productions, the uniqueness of The Sopranos has meant it has

aged into a hig h quality vintage which all television conn oisseurs should have the pleasure of tasting. The popping of the cork signals the beginning of a journey filled with conflict, class and crime – and with such vivid characteristics viewers will certainly have the satisfaction of experiencing such a piquant swirl, savouring the subtleties of the tannin for years to come.

- Ryan Higgins (Year 13)

POEM: GRIEF IS A WRETCHED THING I love to read Books are safe If the plot becomes too messy I can jus t close the book, mark my page, and set it down I wish to trap my life in the pages of a book Once I said to you that you remind me of the springtime The new life it brings Th is wasn’t a lie I just forgot that seasons are temporary You can’t tell spring to s tay The same exact way You can’t tell the sun not to set But sometimes I can close my eyes I can remember the feeling of sunshine Thank you for reminding me That th ings can be good again Even if it was for only a season The worst thing about losing someone you love It that you never truly lose them, The memories, the love you have for them The sound of their laughter will

remain ingrained in your heart It all stays Like a ringing in your ears That you may try to ignore but can never shake

The more room there is to rise As I reach my arms a bove my head To feel the blood rush from my fingertips

You have just walked in from a rainstorm It would be unfair to expect to be immediately Dry, warm, and comforta ble That’s simply not how it works The chill that seeps down deep into your bones Th is will stay for awhile You will smell earth on your skin But you can still do little things Th ings that help you heal Take off the heavy clothing Set the kettle to boil Wrap yourself in a blanket One small thing at a time Healing is a process The floor and I have a special relationship I spend a lot of my time making sure she isn’t lonely. She spends a lot of time gently reminding me, That the closer I am to the ground

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- Lily Crowley (Year 13)

Year 9 Waimaths: Ryan Koo, Mark Liao and Srikar Jandhyala

MATHEMATICS

Year 9 Geometry with Mr Torrance

We welcomed Jason Sharma who joined us at the start of 2023 from Rotot una Senior Hig h. He is a statis tics specialis t, and the Numeracy Coordinator for St Paul’s. Otago Junior Maths Competition (Year 9-11) Approximately 65 st udents participated in the online Round 1 in late March. Those in the top 15% nationwide qualified for the hard er Round 2. Congratulations go to the following stud ents, especially those who were in the top 30 of their division in the country!

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Leo Huang - Distinction Mark Liao - Distinction Aditya Manda - Distinction Ethan Peng - Distinction Li Hang Cao - Distinction Ben Edwards - Distinction Hayley Hanna - Distinction Ryan Ingram - Distinction Jasper Ludbrook - Distinction Ella Snyman - Distinction James Su - Distinction Roy Zhu - Distinction Bruce Zhang - Top 30 nationwide Nish Wood - Top 30 nationwide Annabelle Stokes - Top 30 nationwide

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Year 10 (Samuel Haines, Ethan Peng, Nish Wood Second place Year 11 (Annie Stokes, Ella Snyman, Roy Zhu) - Fifth place

Aus tralian Maths (Year 9-13) About 65 students opted into this non-calculator, online Australasian competition in early August. - Mrs Hastie

Waimaths (Year 9-11) Approximately 17 regional schools competed in each of the year divisions on 8th August in the Gallagher Academy of Performing Arts at the University of Waikato. Mrs Hastie, Mr Torrance, and Mr Ross prepared teams attending the competition, and participated as judges for other schools on the night.

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Mrs Gibbs

Year 10 Waimaths: Ethan Peng, Nish Wood, Samuel Haines

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Mr Sharma enjoying Level 3 Statistics

Year 11 Waimaths: Annie Stokes, Ella Snyman, Roy Zhu

Grace Walters and Natalya Walker-Riggins

Round 1 Otago Junior Maths Competition

Cambridge A level class: Peter Huang, Poen Hsieh, Cary Guo

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Mr Cakebread - A Level Maths

Mr Ross teaching

Australian Maths Competition

Junior Enterprise Studies

SOCIAL SCIENCES In the fir s t half of the year, our Business s tud ents held their Market Day which was the outcome of working collaboratively in groups over nine weeks to deliver a detailed business plan with a successful conclusion throug h to selling the product or service to the St Paul’s community. The s tud ents then ret urned to the class to re flect on how well they executed the business plan in relation to Market Day. Th is s t udent-led projectbased learning encouraged the st ud ents to problem-solve and reach successful business outcomes for a real world experience.

market evenings where they got to pitch their marketing campaign and sell their product to the parent and school community. There was a vast array of quality merchandise availa ble, and the young entrepreneurs displayed some compelling sales techniques to entice buyers. As usual, the mos t popular and soug ht-after products were the hand-made native-timber items which commanded some premium prices. All were extremely successful evenings with every group coming away with a healthy profit and heightened awareness of business. It was great to hold this event again since the COVID-19 years.

The Economics st udents went local th is year and completed a tour visiting the Ruakura Inland Port and Logistics Superhub wh ich is under construction in South East Hamilton. All in aid of und erstanding how the Provincial Growth Fund has impacted regional growth and is creating a sustainable environment for future generations.

Geography was able to continue its strong tradition of education outsid e the classroom, by going on two of the three planned field trips. The Year 12 class traveled to Raglan to examine if the environment was able to sustain the increased demands placed on it from increased tourism. We had an interesting tour of Xtreme Waste and then collected information from around the area, including interviews, photos and data. Year 13 Geographers

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had a wonderful day exploring Rotorua, through the cultural process of Tourism Development. This included a tour of Te Puia, a talk with staff at Rotorua Lakes Council and a couple of luge rides to finish the day. Unfortunately the Year 11 trip to Rangitoto was cancelled due to poor weather and accessibility due to Cyclone Gabrielle. Year 13 History had a great year and a successful trip to Te Awamutu Museum and outlying areas to further understanding of the local land wars. It was hugely informative and featured visiting significant historical sites such as Rangiaowhia, Orakau and Alexandra Redoubt. The Year 11 History classes travelled up to the Auckland Museum to support research assessments on New Zealand in World War One. - Mrs Bromwich

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Junior Enterprise Studies: John Parker, Archie Joll

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Marae, Rotorua Year 13 Cultural processes field trip 8

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Market Day

Jackson Hay, Andre Settle, Flynn Booth

Year 13 History land wars site

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Liam Fisher and Finley Carruther s

TECHNOLOGY

Evolocity Team

What a great year it has been for our st ud ents in the Technology Department. The introduction of some extra mach inery in our worksho ps n ot only fulfilled the demand but also ignited a genuine passion for these subjects among our st ud ents. The dedication, hard work, and precise application of both theoretical and practical knowledge have been at a h igh standard. Each stud ent’s accomplishments are a source of pride, and they should ind eed take immense pride in their ach ievements.

Fully introducing Onshape and Arch icad drawing programs across all levels of Design and Visual Communication is having a positive impact. Its giving our s tud ents a new set of skills and exposing them to what is being used out in the real world. A special mention is due to our remarka ble teaching team, consis ting of Mr Andrew Harries, Mr Jeremy Nielsen, Mr Georg Rautenbach, Mr Simon Ward, Mr Mathew Hewett, Mr Joy-Farai Mika and Mr Phil Clement. Mr Nielsen and Mr Rautenbach have settled in very well in their first year here at St Paul’s. Their creative and inspirational teaching methods equip our students with the skills and knowledge necessary for their future endeavours, ensuring they are well-prepared for life after their time at St Paul’s Collegiate School.

Ben Brown - Dro p saw

Congratulations and heartfelt appreciation to everyone who contributed to this year’s outstanding successes. - Mr Harries

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Olive Montgomerie - Bedside table

Jacob Porteous - DVC House boat

Liam Fairweather - DVC House boat

Georgia Roberts - Year 11 DVC

Bob Su - DVC Chair Designs

Arjan Kang - Welding up his desk

Keaton Leong with his Tub-Rack he made

Siobhan Yorston - Year 11 DVC

Finley Carruthers - Drawer for chest of drawers

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Sports and Clubs

Hamish Boyd, Sam Hull, Renee Carey and Tori Clarke

ATHLETICS After a couple of late withdrawals due to injury, six St Paul’s Collegiate School s t udents competed at the New Zealand Secondary Schools Athletics Championsh ips held in Inglewood from 9-11 December 2022 Bes t finishes included:

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Ben Kal ma (Year 13) placed sixth in the senior boys’ javelin throw. Renee Carey (Year 11) placed sixth in the senior girls 1500 as well as 10th place in the 3000 metres. Tori Clarke (Year 13) had the eighth fastest time for the senior girls’ 300m hurdles but missed out on the final as she was fourth in her heat. Tori also placed 14th in the 400m sprint. Sam Hull (Year 12) was also close to making the senior boys’ 300m hurdles final in his first race over that distance. He was the ninth fastest qualifier, with only 6/100th of a second beh ind the eig hth fastes t qualifier. Sam also placed 11th in the h igh jump. Sam Forward (Year 10), fresh from the Tihoi experience and h is first time on the track,

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ran well to place 20th in the junior boys 3000 metres, breaking 10 minutes in the process. In his first competition, Hamish Boyd (Year 13) also finished fourth in the senior boys’ 100m sprint heat but failed to progress into the semi-finals.

Central Zone Champs 65 stud ents competed at the Central zone athletics champs held at Porritt stadium on Tuesday 7 March. The following athletes won events: Jasmine Davis (HJ), Renee Carey (3000m), Grace Walters (100 H), Ella Smith (SP), Guy Charteris

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(400m), Chris Burr (3000m), Xavier McGrath (400m), Reilly Benefield (HJ), Kristian Tiffany (SP), James Waddell (Discus). Multiple places getters were: Caitlin Foote, Renee Carey, Grace Walters, Mikeala Speake, Guy Charteris, Sam Hull and Chris Boyd. WaiBOB Championships The team of 32 students competed and for many it was their first major competition. Three students won their event. Junior boy Chris Burr finished with real speed to win the 3000m - by 4 seconds in a time of 10 minutes 21 seconds. Kristian Tiffany easily won the senior boys shot put by over a metre, throwing 13.77m.

Reilly Bennefield had to wait until 4pm to jump. He struggled in the cold wet conditions but managed to win the senior boys HJ clearing 1.80m. The senior boys 4x100m relay (Reilly Bennefield, Sam Hull, Fred Coxhead, Guy Charteris) had a great battle with HBHS with Reilly holding on in the final leg to win the title. 2nd place getters were: • Sam Hull senior boys 110mHurdles, 300m Hurdles • Grace Walters 110mHurdles, 300m Hurdles Th ird place getters were: • Guy Charteris senior boy 400m • Quin Hagan Intermediate boys HJ • Jasmine Davis intermediate girls HJ, Mikaela Speake senior girls HJ • Ella Smith senior girls SP • James Waddell senior boys discus

North Island Champs Kristian Tiffany and Ella Smith competed at the North Island champs held at Palmerston North. Kristian Tiffany placed 4th in the Senior boys shot put while Ella Smith placed 5th in the Senior Girls shot put. School Athletics Reilly Benefield (Year 13) broke a 49-year-old hig h jump record. The previous record of 1.90m was set in 1974 by Richard Tracy and equalled in 2003 by Byron Smith. Results: Junior boys • St Paul’s Collegiate Cup Junior individual field event: Keanu Nathan • Gregg Cup - Junior athletic champion: Keanu Nathan Intermediate boys • Hewitt Cup - Intermediate field event: Campbell Boyd and Carl Knox • Tauranga Cup - Intermediate athletic champion: Max Gurnick

Senior girls Sheriff Cup - Girls field event: Caitlin Foote • Pieneman Cup - Girls athletic champion: Renee Carey Senior boys • Thorrold Cup - Senior field event: Hamish Boyd • Yarndley Cup - Senior athletic champion: Hamish Boyd

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Overall champions • Henley-Smith Cup - 4 x 100m relay house competition School House • Defyd Williams Cup - Overall relay champions - School House • The Meiklejohn Cup - Overall house champions - School House - Mr Wilson

BOWLS A fine group of ten Year 13 stud ents and two Year 1 2 stud ents enjoyed h itting the greens and measured their skills each Tuesday afternoon jus t five minutes away from our school’s grounds. Competition was immense during th is game of line and length and bragging rig hts with every toucher were usually challenged. Ms Jane Spenceley, our very capable manager, ran an ongoing round-robin tournament between mixed and ever-changing teams each week so that the group, as a whole, develo ped into one competitive unit. There was, unfortunately, no Bowls Waikato Secondary School team this year to play in the inter-regional tournament. Th is hamstrung our players a bility to gain the much sought after ‘colours’ for bowls’. The years 2021 and 2022 saw six of our players award ed with

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bowls colours by attending the tournament hosted by Paritutu Bowling Club and Bowls Hastings, respectively, but Wellington (Naenae) was a trip too far for funding and organisation.

of getting close to the kitty (or jack) either by drawing, running or driving (not encouraged but everyone wants to try) are taug ht while healthy competition and enjoyment are shared.

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Tauranga Exchange: Jolin Yang, Beth Clearwater, Karina Yu, Nuo Chen

BADMINTON

Ethan Peng, Adi Manda, Prinn Kulnid es, Bruce Zhang

Badminton runs for the whole year as a summer and winter sport. It’s always a popular option with the new gym is well utilised, with all six courts fully occupied. Badminton is currently considered a White sports option.

in the region. We hope that these issues will be resolved for the 2024 season. Wh ile the Tauranga Exchange for the boys was cancelled, the girls got to attend the inaugural Girl’s Tauranga Exchange, where they represented the school proudly, d espite going down to much s tronger opposition. Many of these Tauranga girls represented the Bay of Plenty. We hope to be more competitive next year! My thanks go to all the students who took part in badminton this

year. Much fun was had by all as they played with friends or demonstrated a more competitive edge! These students have been a pleasure to work with. The vast majority have pitched in to help set up, and pack up, the courts. This year we welcome Mr Thompson who is new to the school. He joins Mrs Cantlon and I as part of the badminton team. We look forward to badminton continuing to flourish in 2024. - Mrs Hastie

Leo Huang, Bruce Zhang, Daniel Gan, Caleb Lin, Max Armstrong, Talin Master, Leroy O’Donnell

For the summer months, approximately 20 st ud ents attended practices twice weekly. Stud ent uptake increased across Terms 2 and 3, as 25 to 30 s tud ents consistently attended practices. Unfort unately, the regular winter inter-school competition was changed th is year by Waikato Badminton - without consultation. Th is resulted in only a handful of schools participating

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BASKETBALL Premier Basketball The year 2023 saw the ret urn of a number of key senior players along with a new youthful core. Kaleb Mackay was in his fifth and final year playing for the Premier Basketball team and was appointed Captain, a task and leadership position that he revelled in throug h his desire to lead from the front throug h actions rather than wield through telling. He had a great season in this role and showed his innate abilities and deft scoring touch all season.

In 2023, our school’s basketball programme saw remarkable growth, with s tud ent participation soaring to over 120 stud ents. Th is increase is not only a positive sign for the current state of the sport at our school but also a promising indicator for its fut ure develo pment.

The team played in the Waikato Premier Reserve competition which saw some excellent competition. There were 12 teams in total comprising the likes of Rototuna Prem Boys, Hamilton Christian, Tai Wananga, Huntly, Fairfield College, Cambridge, and St Peters to name a few. The boys played consistently well throughout this competition and narrowly missed out on points countback for a place in the final and played off for 3rd and 4th against Cambridge and were victorious.

Th is year, the school proudly fielded five boys’ teams and one girls’ team, creating a dynamic blend of competitive and social basketball with in our community. The girls’ team enjoyed a good season in the Waikato Open Girls division. The team, led by Naiema Vea, was a mix of committed players and newcomers who genuinely relished their time on the court. Their win agains t Ngaruawah ia in the final, shows potential for the years to come.

Tournament week saw us travel to Rotorua to test ourselves. We had a good first-up win against Otumoetai College and some strong play from our seniors: Charlie Watson, Kaleb Mackay, Finn Dowling saw us start well. The next game was agains t Taupo nui a Tia College wh ich was a see-saw battle in the first half and saw us go into the break-up by 4. Taupo upped the intensity and pressure and pulled away in the second half. Th is was a defining moment in our tournament and the boys wh ile playing their hearts out couldn’t quite muster the intensity of that first half and lost to the strength of Hamilton Boys’ and some narrow losses afterwards ended up playing off for 1316, finishing 14th. They were a pleasure to coach and take away and we look forward to 2024.

On the boys’ side, both our Senior and Junior teams represented the school at the regional tournament. Wh ile the outcomes were not what they had aimed for, the experience was invaluable for our up-and-coming players, laying a foundation for fut ure success. A particular mention goes to Bohan Yao, who served as a re feree in both tournaments. His involvement underscores another dimension of the sport where we are keen to develo p skills. As we look ahead, we are excited a bout cultivating talents in all aspects of basketball. Whether it’s in competitive play or officiating, our vision is to provide a comprehensive platform that allows for the holistic d evelo pment of every individual involved in th is vibrant sport.

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ADVENTURE RACING On Friday 4 Augus t, our Junior Advent ure racing teams competed in the Waikato Regional competition. Only the champions of the region would advance to represent Waikato in the 5-day National Final at Tongariro National Park in December. Around Lake Karapiro, the teams competed in Mountain Biking, Kayaking, Paddleboarding, and Navigation events agains t 30 other to p teams from the region. I’m proud to say our combined St

Pauls and Waikato Diocesan team were champions and so qualified for the final. The team consisted of Cameron Walters, Charlie Storey, Kaani Trueman, Finn Henry, alongside four students from Waikato Diocesan. A great effort by all teams involved. - Mr Stewart

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CROSS COUNTRY The ground was nice and wet to create an authentic cross country cour se with muddy patches along the route for the annual school champs. There were smiles and gritted teeth as the s tudents mad e their way throug h the cour se with some great results: Junior boys (4km) 1s t - Chris Burr (14.49.82 @ a pace of 3.43 min/km) Girls (4km) 1s t - Renee Carey (14.50.51 @ a pace of 3.43 min/km) Intermediate boys (6km) 1s t - Quinn Davidson-Green (20.47.24 @ a pace of 3.28 min/ km) Senior boys (6km) 1s t - Dylan Gardiner (22.17.29 @ a pace of 3.48 min/km) WaiBOP Champs The WaiBO P Cross Country event took place on 8 June at Waipuna Park in Tauranga. Th is annual event drew a s trong field of participants who were eager to test their endurance and showcase their running skills on a challenging Cross Country course. With sunny weather and a gentle breeze, the conditions were id eal for thrilling and competitive races. The course at Waipuna Park featured long straights and a few s teep and challenging climbs, providing a true tes t of s trength and stamina for the runners. Runners navigated through the undulating terrain, pushing themselves to achieve their personal best. In the Year 9 Boys’ race, Chris Burr stood out with an impressive performance, securing 4th position. Tasman Reid displayed commendable endurance and finished 16th, wh ile Quinn Hadley showcased h is resilience not far behind in the 19th spot. With these combined performances, the Year 9 boys finished in 2nd place in the 3-person team competition.

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Dylan Gardiner

course’s challenges and finishing in 23rd position. In the Senior Girls category, Renee Carey demonstrated her exceptional running abilities by securing an impressive 5th place. In the Senior Boys category, Quinn Davidson-Green started the race with great promise, running brilliantly for two laps. Unfortunately, due to illness, he had to withdraw from the competition. NZSS Champs Renee Carey competed at the New Zealand Secondary Schools Cross Country Championship held at Palmerston North. She was the only competitor from St Paul’s.

Quinn Davidson-Green

She ran a solid race on Saturday in the Individual Senior Girls race over 4 km, placing 42nd out of 117 competitors. Renee was chosen to compete for the WaikBO P senior mixed team relay. The team consisted of two boys and two girls who raced as a relay, each team member running 2km. All members of the team ran s trongly to place third. - Mr Wilson

Among the Junior Girls, Annie Stokes displayed remarkable perseverance, overcoming the

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Firs t Xi players Campbell Soanes, Tom Yetsenga, Michael Robinson, Reilly Bene field, and Jay Benefield members of the Northern Districts Academy

CRICKET FIR ST XI BOYS The 202 3/1 cricket season in Waikato Valley has come to an end, with the Boys’ Fir s t XI team emerging as the Premier Men’s T20 Champions and Waikato Valley Two-Day Champions. The team had a successful season, with some exceptional performances and a great team effort throughout. In the Premier Men’s T20 Championsh ip, the team played some thrilling cricket, with the players showcasing their skills and talent. The team won mos t of their matches convincingly and reached the finals with ease. In the final, they faced a tough Cambridge mens’ team, but the team put up a great display of cricket and emerged as the champions going back-to-back. Similarly, in the Waikato Valley Two-Day Championship, the team showed their class and resilience, winning most of their

matches comforta bly. The players displayed excellent technique and tactics in their gameplay, and their teamwork was commenda ble. The team’s consistent performances throughout the season helped them clinch the championship title with an outright win against Otorohanga Mens. The team also participated in the Northen Districts Qualifier, where they competed against some of the best teams in the region. Despite facing some tough competition, the team played some fantastic cricket and managed to secure 3rd place in the tournament. Their performance was impressive, and they proved that they are one of the to p teams in the region. The Firs t XI went undefeated for the entire 2023 season. - Mr Rameka

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CRICKET FIR ST XI GIRLS The Girls’ Firs t XI team faced some toug h competition from other teams in the league, but the player s showed great enthusiasm and determination in their games. Despite n ot winning as many matches as they would have liked, the team’s commitment and hard work throughout the season were evid ent.

The team’s main focus was on improving their cricket skills and knowledge of the game, and they ach ieved this goal with great success. The players learned a lot about batting, bowling, fielding, and tactics, and their improvement throughout the season was impressive.

While winning matches is always the ultimate goal, the Girls’ First XI team showed that playing cricket is not just about winning but also a bout enjoying the game and learning new skills. - Mr Rameka

D EVELOPMENT XI In the Hamilton Division 1 competition, the Development XI faced some tough competition from other teams in the region. However, the team’s young and talented players played with great spirit and determination, winning mos t of their matches and qualifying for the finals losing to a s trong Hauraki Plains College. - Mr Rameka Flynn Main

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Combined two Colts teams at the Final und er lig hts at Seddon Park. Thank you to Good George Brewing for hospitality

CRICKET COLTS The Colts Gold XI had a fantastic season, finishing on top of the league ta ble and winning the competition. The team played some excellent cricket throughout the season, showcasing their skills in all departments of the game. The players showed great d etermination and focus in their matches, wh ich was evident in their results. They displayed excellent teamwork, with each player contributing to the team’s success. In addition to team Gold’s success, the Colts XI finished runners up in the competition. The team had a great season, playing some attractive cricket and displaying their talent in all aspects of the game. Although they fell short in the final, they showed great resilience and d etermination throughout the season. Both teams played some of their best cricket in the Final at Seddon Park, wh ich was a h ighlight of the season. The players put on a great show, displaying their skills and talent in front of a large audience. They played with great sportsmanship and showcased their love for the game. - Mr Rameka

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Oliver Hamilton City Cycling Racing

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Thomas Hamilton City Cycling Racing

At the s tart of the year, Thomas Purdie and Oliver Fleming took part in the Hamilton City Cycling Club Summer Series. Riders battle it out in a ten-week series of time trials and races around the roads of Horsham Downs, trying to outpace other juniors as well as adults. Over the season, Thomas came th ird in h is division.

in the North Island Schools Road Champs. On Saturday he raced over 55 km. The competition took place in what was horrible weather with a sudden drop in temperature, rain, and hig h winds near Lake Karapiro. He came in 25th, minutes behind first place in a field of sixty-one.

Thomas North Islands Criterium

Due to his placing on Saturday, he mad e the A Grade for the criterium on Sunday. Speeding around mile long laps around the domain, Thomas rode hard in tough conditions. - Mr van Meygaarden

During the summer and winter, junior riders joined the sport and had the chance to race around the velodrome in Hillcrest and train on the roads around Hamilton. The year 2023 saw a return to schools’ racing with the ending of restrictions and cancelling of events. At the start of the Term 2 break in July, Thomas competed

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Thomas North Islands Criterium

Mr de Beer, Bohan Yao, Srikar Jandhyala, Leon Li, Lawsen Harte

D EBATING in the Tauranga Girls’ Hig h sports exchange. Led by Jessica Goldsmith, accompanied by Maja Hassell as the Best Speaker and Rosie Phillips with impressive skills, their victory stood as a h ighlig ht in the year. Maja Hassell, Jess Goldsmith, Rosie Ph illips

The 202 3 d ebating season unfolded with ten teams under the guidance of Lawsen Harte and Mr d e Beer, competing across junior, senior, and premier divisions. A diver se range of debate to pics, from weighty subjects like the Senior Premier Motion, “Should New Zealand be a Ch ina vassal s tate?” to lig hter moots such as Junior s, “Would a cat bene fit from an overly affectionate owner or an a bsent one?” fostered a wide array of discussions. Lawsen Harte assumed a central role as the Head of Debating, leading team trainings, and adjudicating junior d ebates. A nota ble accomplishment was the triumph of our all-girls team

In the premier category, Lawsen Harte, Ryan Higgins, and Jessica Goldsmith narrowly missed the semi-finals due to cut-scores, contending against top-tier competitors from Waikato, finish ing overall 5th which was a great accomplishment. Their contributions, alongside those of Frankie Muir, Roy Zhu, and Aidan Hodgson, lay a strong foundation for fut ure achievements in the Premier division. Among the junior teams, Srikar Jandhyala, Bohan Yao, and Leon Li clinched the Waikato Junior Debating Championship. Their s teady progress and composed performances in the Finals deserve commendation, and marks a s taple in St Paul’s History, as it is the first time ever St Paul’s Juniors have won their finals.

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A special thanks to Mr Sing h and Mr Howard for their ongoing support of debating at the school and providing assistance when needed. The legacy of Heidi Lewis’s foundation of creating Excellence in the field of debating has continued to grow throughout 2023, and we are excited to see how it will evolve in the years to come. - Lawsen Harte

Ryan Higgins, Lawsen Harte, Jess Goldsmith

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BOYS’ FIR ST XI FOOTBALL throughout the entire league season, a second-place finish was still an achievement to be proud of. Alongside their league commitments, the First XI also navigated their National Tournament qualifying campaign. An unbeaten run saw them also finish second, this time to Tauranga Boys’ Hig h. This was the h ighes t qualifying seed the school has ach ieved in a number of years.

Dylan Gardiner

The 202 3 Fir st XI Football season was an other landmark one for the school. Filled with team and individual h ighlig hts, it was a season that further cemented St Paul’s’ Collegiate School as one of the country’s leading football programmes. In a h ig hly competitive Waikato Secondary Schools league, St Paul’s narrowly missed out on the title by a meagre three points. With only one loss

The season’s pinnacle was the Lotto Premier National tournament in Christchurch. Off the back of last season’s record fourth-place finish, expectations were h igh. However, injuries to key attacking players in the buildup to the tournament meant it was always going to be a serious challenge to match last year’s efforts. Wins against perennial powerhouses Wellington College, Sacred Heart and Nelson College lead the boys to a 7th place finish, a result that has only ever been bettered by last season’s placing. With the Waikato Secondary Schools Cup final still to be played, the 2023 season has arguably been the most consistent

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in the school’s footballing h istory. One an individual front, Matthew D’hotman and Dylan Gardiner both represented the New Zealand U16 Men’s side as they qualified for the World Cup to be held in November of this year. Lucca Lim became an everpresent in the Melville United senior first team that has reached the Chatham Cup final. While Lucah De Roo, Louie Short and Tom Yetsenga were all awarded school caps for making their 50th appearances for the side. As a programme that prides itself on helping players reach their potential, these individual achievements are valued as much as any team trophies or awards.

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Hamish Grigg

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Lucca Lima

Caughy Webber

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Jamie Kenny

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GIRLS’ FIR ST XI FOOTBALL Managing the Girls’ Fir s t XI Football team this year was a hig hlight as always. They are a bunch of lovely girls that make my job easy. It has been a tough season in Division One but the girls have continued to put their best foot forward and have never given up.

Our most valuable player this year, voted for being the player who is most important to the team’s success on and off the field, went to Lucy Steele. Our most improved player this year. Someone who always puts 100% into training and games, is Boh Williams.

Th is year, two girls gained their football caps: Caitlin Lou and Mariska Pereira.

Thank you to our senior girls. You will be missed, but I wish you the best of luck with all your future end eavours. The rest of us will hold down the fort for 2024!

Mariska is our first ever Year 1 2 girl to earn a cap due to Mariska never having missed a game! She epitomises commitment and d edication. Th is year she has s tepped up in captaining the team. Her fitness is next to none! She is an invaluable player and critical member of the team! Caitlin has played for the Firs t XI Girls Football since year 11. Caitlin is a hardworking team member who presses the d efence relentlessly. She is fearless, often going up against d efend ers far bigger than her, but her d etermination and courage mean she wins the 50/50 challenges.

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Celebrating Amelia Mallet’s Birthday

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Jania Cawson

Hockey Girls’ First XI at Tournament Week

SENIOR GOLD This year, the St Paul’s Collegiate School Gold Football team, led by Coach Blair Edwards and managed by Jason Sharma, showed what it means to play with heart. The team, made up of Year 11 s tud ents, shared a close bond formed during their Tihoi experience, bringing a great connection and spirit to each game they played. The season started off on a h igh n ote with a strong win against St John’s. That first victory set the tone, showing everyone the energy and enthusiasm our team had to offer. Week after week, the team broug ht their best to the field, playing hard and showing great teamwork. Trainings were always filled with fun and energy, and no one can question the heart

of each and every one of the boys on any given Saturday. The unanimous peak came at the end of the season in a tough match against Hamilton Boys’ High School. The team showed their skill and heart, pulling off a great 6-4 win to finish the season strong. It was a game to remember, showing just how far they had come as a team.

A big thank you goes to the families who were there every week, supporting the team through wins and losses. Your cheers and support made a big difference, and helped the team to keep going, even when things got tough.

muscled his way throug h the o pposition defence to chip in with a few important goals. There were a few exceptional goals scored this year; my pick of the bunch is from Samson Ferrar. His 30-yard screamer into the top corner during our 5-2 defeat at Fraser Hig h School will live long in the memory. Results went our way otherwise, winning 6 from 7 games in total, scoring 31 and conceding 9. St Paul’s Third XI finished the school year top of

Division 5, three points clear of second placed Fraser.

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TH IRD XI The football season for 2023 saw the Senior Th ird XI team placed in Division 5 und er the guidance of the illus trious es teemed Bryan Summerfield and Paul Cakebread. Mos t notably, perhaps, the team were not blessed with a natural goalkeeper, so various members of the squad took t urns filling th is position in a show of collegiality from all. Particularly pleasingly, from the coaches’ perspectives, was the attitude and solidarity shown by this group of boys throughout the season. There were no egos, only unity amongs t a group of young men purely playing for the love of the game. Captain Finlay Bayne was the a bsolute pinnacle of consis tency and leadersh ip, a bly supported by vice-captains Alessio Lane and Fred Ph illips. The accolad e of top scorer this season belongs to George O’Callag han; 10 goals from 7 games is no mean feat, especially from midfield. Hugh Kennedy, star striker, regularly

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Honoura ble mentions go to our outgoing Year 13 students: Alessio Lane, Cary Guo, Fred Phillips, Guranmol Sing h, Hug h Kennedy, Jack Thomas, Matthew Chanwai, and William Holden-Thomas. Best of luck in your future endeavours, lads. - Mr Summerfield and Mr Cakebread

COLTS A The St Paul’s Collegiate School Colts A football team had a season marked by a mix of hig hs and lows in 2023. They s tarted s trong in the grading rounds, winning both games convincingly with scores of 2-1 and 7-2. Their momentum continued in an exchange match against Lindisfarne College, where they secured a narrow 3-2 victory. However, the regular season posed challenges as they endured a toug h five-game losing s treak. Despite this slump, they managed to break the pattern with a

win, but soon faced another setback. Showing resilience, they rebounded with a hard-fought battle against St John’s but closed the regular season with two more losses. In the Knockout Cup, St Paul’s Colts A displayed their potential by reaching the third round. They dominated the early stages of the cup, winning their first two games with scores of 6-1 and an impressive 11-0.

with Blayne, Charlie, and Stirling each recording a hat trick. John emerged as the top goal scorer for the team, netting eig ht goals, closely followed by Charlie and Blayne, who contributed seven goals each. Despite the challenges faced during the regular season, the team showcased their resilience and talent, making a nota ble run in the Knockout Cup and boasting impressive individual achievements. - Mr Hollier

Individual performances also shone throug hout the season,

COLTS B The Colts B football team has had, overall, a difficult season. Our match statistics are best left in the pas t! We were convincingly beaten in our grading games and were shocked to find our selves placed two divisions hig her than we have ever been and unfortunately th is led to the boys having to dig d eep every week. Many o pposition coaches commented on the resilience shown by the team right up until the final wh istle. The team was led ably by Bos ton Griffiths and Finn Morton during the season who showed great energy and led from the front. The boys all trained and played hard against a variety of teams from the Waikato. It was great to see the support from parents and family members on the sidelines each week. The nota ble hig hlig ht of the year was the team’s spirit. Always supportive and positive of each other’s efforts as well as treating the opposition with respect - they were a pleasure to coach. The most improved player went to Alex Morton who developed into a valued player. His game sense and dogged determination came on

leap and bounds over the season. Our most valuable player this year as a young man who has consistently impressed with his dribbling skills with some amazing shots. But he also impressed with h is hard work in winning the ball

back and his development in both passing as the year progressed. Congratulations to Boston Griffiths. - Mr Simmonds and Mr Wilson

D EVELOPMENT XI The 2023 Development XI was assembled with a long term plan in mind, th is resulted in the squad being made up largely of Year 11 players. The team qualified for the Waikato Senior Boy’s Division Two, pitting them against some of the strongest teams in the region. Results did not always represent the progress the player’s made over the course of the season, but the work ethic and application of the player’s was a real h ighlig ht. Over the course of

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this season Tri Phan, Cristian o Sarich, Cortlan Davis and Nikau Veitch all progressed into the First XI squad, underlining the importance of having a development focus for this team. Player of the Year: Cristian o Sarich. - Mr Wilkinson

BOYS’ FIR ST XI HOCKEY With 13 of the 18 player s from the 2022 team n ot returning, the Boys’ Fir s t XI Hockey was a young and inexperienced team. However, during the ANZAC Tournament in the Term 1 holiday break, they showed they had the potential to be a competitive team. A focus on basic skill level was the priority early in the season be fore integrating tactics that suited the players in the team. The team finished th ird in the Waikato Secondary Schools Competition and then a respectable fifth place in the Midlands Secondary Schools Competition. Wins over Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Ruamata and Taupo Nui a Tia were highlights during this phase of the season.

year, a number of players showed consid era ble improvement in their ability and knowledge of the game. Congratulations to Richard Ruetsch who received the Most Valuable Player and Qayde Wright who earned the award for Most Improved Player. For the majority of the team who return in 2024, they will face a new challenge in earning promotion back into the top tier of secondary school hockey in New Zealand, before the once in a lifetime experience that will be the St Paul’s Hockey Europe Tour. - Mr Rees-Gibbs

Tournament week was a challenging time for the team. A difficult pool put St Paul’s on the more challenging side of the draw in the knockout stages. A comforta ble 3-1 win over Wanganui Collegiate on the final day gave the team a positive end to their Rankin Cup experience. Throughout the duration of the

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Willem Groenendijk

Kade Slade

Noah Candelaria

Edward Buckley

Tanay Mistry

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Quinn Harris

Max Becker

Ben Lou

GIRLS’ FIR ST XI HOCKEY close to claiming their first Waikato title losing narrowly 2-1 to St Peter’s.

Team Huddle

202 3 was a huge year for the St Paul’s girl’s hockey team. This season came with an increased sense of expectation with the team having competed agains t some of the to p sides in the Waikato in 2022 and having won the Marie-Fry Trophy (national second tier title teams placed 17-32). Having enjoyed a tough but encouraging pre-season ANZAC Tournament the team got s tuck into the local Waikato competition. After an unbeaten firs t round the girls made the final for the first time in St Paul’s h is tory. The girls were agonisingly

The Midlands intercity competition saw some mixed results for the girls recording wins over Mount College and Hamilton Girls’ but then drew with Otumotei and lost to Whakatane High School. However, it was enough to qualify for the Semifinal vs local rivals St Peter’s.On th is occasion the girls were on the right side of the ledger with a hard foug ht 1-0 win.That saw them throug h to the final where they took on Whakatane Hig h School. After a disappointing firs t half of the match, the girls found themselves down 1-0. Determination prevailed and an inspired five-minute spell late in the game saw the team draw level with a fantastic strike from Alyssa Fenemor and shortly after Renee Carey gave St Paul’s a 2-1 lead. However in the cruellest of fash ions the girls conceded on full time and drew 2-2. The match was decided by shootout and the girls, thanks to some fantastic goal keeping from Frankie Muir,

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came out victorious 4-2 and lifted their first ever regional title. Th is local season saw Lucy O’Meeg han, Frankie Muir and Emma Lobb play their 50th games, earning their caps. The pinnacle event of the season was the Federation Cup/Marie Fry Trophy in Christchurch. The girls had a really toug h pool. They beat Hamilton Girls’ but lost to last year’s national champions Christchurch Girls’ Hig h School 2-0. The third pool match saw the girls pull off a remarkable 3-1 win over a very strong St Hilda’s Collegiate side. The team finished in a three-way tie for first place but unfortunately had to settle for third on goal difference. From there the girls rallied to go unbeaten throug h their next three matches vs Whangarei Girls’ High School, Columba College and Feilding Hig h School. Th is brought them once again to the Marie Fry Trophy final, and in a repeat of 2022 took on King’s College. A hard-foug ht game with a goal from Somer Williamson looked like it was going to be the difference until King’s equalised

in the final minute. For the third time in the season the game would go to a shoot-out. Down 3-2, Izzie Watson showed nerves of s teel to score to keep the game alive and send it to sudd en d eath. Gracie Potter gave St Paul’s the advantage and Frankie Muir proved the hero with a fine save. The win gave St Paul’s back-to-back Marie-Fry Tro phy wins, incidentally the only time in the history of the tro phy that th is has been ach ieved. Over the tournament, five girls played their 50th games, earning their caps: Alyssa Fenemor, Somer Williamson, Gracie Potter, Renee Carey and Grace Walters.

It was very successful season for the girls. Five players were selected in the Waikato Und er 18 Team: Gracie Potter, Alyssa Fenemor, Somer Williamson, Renee Carey and Frankie Muir. Iona Martynoga and Paige Hopping were selected in the Waikato U16 team.

We say a heartfelt goodbye to our Year 13s, your contributions on and off the t urf were invaluable and a huge part of creating the team culture and spirit we have today. Thank you Lucy O’Meeg han, Frankie Muir, Jenna Brangwynne and Emma Lobb, you will be missed but your legacy survives. - Mr Church ill

Lucy O’Meeghan farewell

Celebrations with Gracie Potter, Izzie Watson, Mr Churchill and Renee Carey

Frankie Muir

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Celebration with Mr Hardman and Grace Walters

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HOCKEY JUNIOR A The Junior A played in the Waikato Hockey U15 boys grade. Having won mos t of our grading games in the fir s t round of play, the team was placed in the U15 Boys’ A competition. Unfortunately for the team, th is proved to have us facing s tronger opposition from Hamilton Boys’ High A, St John’s, St Peter’s and Cambridge Hig h School, resulting in the team failing to secure a win in the two rounds of competition play. That said, the boys always played with heart and a number of players, new to hockey, d evelo ped their skills, wh ile more experienced players were able to play in the school’s senior d evelo pment team in addition to the Junior A team. The team was ably coached by Joey Wilkinson-Gee who kept the boys motivated and enjoying their hockey throughout the season. - Mrs Pitu

HOCKEY BOYS’ TH IRD XI It has been an enjoyable season. For many of the team, this was their fir s t year of playing hockey. We became more organised in defence as the season progressed but lacked a consistent goal scorer when we were on attack. Not having a regular goalkeeper, the team each had a turn in goal. The results did not always go our way but the boys remained positive and enthusias tic all season with 1 win, 3 draws and 6 losses. Thanks for the commitment that was made each week. - Mr Harries

GIRLS’ SECOND XI HOCKEY Being placed in the B Grade of the Waikato Hockey Secondary Schools competition proved to be a highly competitive challenge for our team. With only a few of the girls having played together previously, it effectively created a nearly entirely new team in a hig h-grade competition. Th is year, the team was under the coaching of Franzi and managed by Mrs Lilley. Initially, Bailey Inman served as the team’s captain, with Charlotte Belz as the vice-captain. However, due to injuries and various factors, Emma Ramsey took over as captain in the latter half, with Briar Roden as the vice-captain. Throughout the season, the girls consistently showed improvement, with the score lines often being very close. Unfortunately, we often fell just short of converting our chances into goals, and this became a recurring theme throug hout the season, despite the girls often outperforming their opponents. Nevertheless, the girls did manage to secure a few well-deserved wins, ultimately finishing 10th in the competition.

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Our Most Improved Player was Ashlee Lobb, and the Most Valuable Player was Annie Stokes—both players were instrumental to the team’s success and played crucial roles in some important games. Finally, Mariska Pereira received the Most Valuable Player across both the Second XI and Third XI teams, for her outstanding season and first year as a goalkeeper. I would like to thank both Mrs Lilley for her exceptional management and Franzi for her time and d edication to coaching. - Briar Roden

Mrs Lilley and Bailey Inman

Boston Clark Liam Parker Ben Brown Liam Hill Ben Settle

GOLF

Ben Brown

The St Paul’s Collegiate School golf programme continues to flourish, with nota ble growth and ach ievements. Th is year, we introduced two squads: the Develo pment Squad for nurt uring emerging talent and the Competition Squad for competitive play, primarily in the Futures Waikato competitions. The Competition Squad excelled, participating in the Futures Waikato competitions, showcasing d edication and skills. Th is provid ed invalua ble experience and exposure to hig her-level competition. Our golf programme’s future is bright due to talent retention, with many students returning for Year 13. We aim to expand traditional exchanges and regular competitions, offering broad er exposure to our golfers. Waikato Secondary School Matchplay Championsh ips

The Waikato Secondary School Golf Matchplay Championships took place from 27 to 29 of March at the Te Awamutu Golf Club. The tournament consisted of three days, with day one being seeding with 18 holes of stroke play, followed by two days of individual matchplay The St Paul’s team had a decent s tart on the first day of the tournament. Liam Hill emerged as the top player with a score of 82, qualifying him for the first division. Other nota ble scores were Ben Settle with 83, Ben Brown with 86, Liam Parker with 90, and Boston Clark with 93. This meant that we had one player in each of the top five divisions. The second day of the tournament marked the beginning of the matchplay event. It was a tough day for the St Paul’s golfers as each player lost their opening matches. However, the afternoon session produced better results, with Ben Settle (2&1), Ben Brown (1 up), and Liam Hill (3&2) winning their matches. The th ird and final day of the tournament was the best day for the St Paul’s golfers. Liam Hill, Ben Settle, Boston Clark, and Liam Parker all won their matches. Liam

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Hill’s excellent performance led him to the 3rd and 4th playoff in the first division plate event, which he won comforta bly 4&3. Other nota ble performances were Ben Settle winning the second division plate and Boston Clark winning the 5th division plate. The St Paul’s team put up a commenda ble performance throughout the tournament. Liam Hill emerged as the standout player, with an excellent performance on all three days of the tournament. Overall, the team’s performance was impressive, and they can be proud of their efforts in the Waikato Secondary School Golf Matchplay Championship. Congratulations to Liam Hill and Ben Settle who were selected for the Waikato Development team. - Mr Emslie

Jackson Hay

Oliver Hooper

William Sinclair

Liam H Ill

Ben Settle

SHOOTING Our aims and goals for 2023 were to improve our skill levels and over time build up confidence and experience by competing in the numerous inter-school competitions.Unfortunately, injuries and accid ents slowed the season’s s tart but we gained momentum by Term 2 and per sonal bes t performances became more prevalent with time. The NISS and NZ Nationals Th is was held in Hamilton th is year with over 300 shooters attending from all areas over NZ. Th is was the bigges t event since the COVID-19 lockdowns and s tudents travelled from as far south as Otago and Southland and all provinces were well represented from North Island. Day 1: NISS Unfort unately the “Weather Gods” were unkind and s trong, cold winds and consis tent showers made shooting very difficult. Th is was reflected in low scores across the board.

Event 1 was the Single Rise. Both Tom Storey and Dean Stirling performed well, gaining scores of 19/20 and 18/20. Event 2 was the “Points” competition. Our best scores were Troy Stirling’s 54/60 and Dean Stirling with 51/60 The last event of the day was “Single Barrel”. Tom Storey shot the possible 10/10 and Troy and Dean Stirling both shot 8/10. Tom then progressed on to the medal rounds. Unfortunately, he was una ble to progress further into the medal rounds than was hoped for, but under the conditions, this was an admira ble ach ievement. Day 2: NZ Nationals Fortunately, the weather began to improve overnig ht and this made for far more pleasant conditions to compete in. Event 1 Single Rise The team shot superbly well in th is event. We got into a good rhythm and everybody was quickly On Point”. As a consequence, our scores reflected this. Mela Thiara

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scored the “Possible” 25/25 and Tom Storey, Alex Quested, Dean Stirling 24/25 and Troy Stirling was close behind with 22/25. Mela then progressed onto the medal rounds in the afternoon. Event 2 “Points” Unfortunately, this did n ot go as well as hoped. Best scores in th is event were Mela 66/75 and Alex Quested and Troy Stirling with 64/75. Event 3 ”Single Barrell” also proved a little difficult with the best scores being Troy Stirling 13/15 and Tom Storey 11/15. Mela performed well in the medal shoot-offs and progressed through to the top 10. In the final shoot-offs Mela was event ually placed 11th overall. - Mr Campbell

PREMIER NETBALL Over the season, the team was supported, encouraged, and developed by our amazing coach and management team, which consisted of Ms Williams, Mrs Bradford, and Mrs Cooley. The team is so appreciative of their a bility to bring fun, care, skill, and encouragement to our team th is year. The St Paul’s Premier Netball Team is a group of skilled netball player s who have created a supportive and positive team culture that thrived on and off the court. The team has grown strong relationships and connections with one another, which significantly improved our play over the season. This growth allowed us to anticipate each other’s play and have trus t and unders tanding of each other. Th is year, the St Paul’s Premier Netball Team was a part of the Thursday Nig ht Premier Netball competition, a fast, indoor, highly competitive netball league. It brought many challenges and learnings for the team. But through our learnings came success, wh ich resulted in our team making the Final in the Thursday nig ht B Grad e Premier

competition where the team came second. This result was a huge ach ievement and hig hlig ht for our team th is year. By the end of that competition, the team was playing at its peak and was ready for Winter Tournament Week Upper North Island Secondary Schools (UNISS). UNISS is a tournament that is held over 5 days, having 2 x 40-minute games a day. This competition brings teams from the Upper North Island to compete agains t each other. This year, the tournament was held in Hamilton at the Minogue Park Netball Courts. We are extremely proud of the girls who were a ble to apply all of their learnings, skills, and effort on the court every game, wh ich led us to place 13th out of more than 130 teams.

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As co-captains, we are fortunate to have the opportunity to cocaptain the St Paul’s Premier Netball team for 2023. We are thankful for all of the bonds and memories that we were a ble to create over this season with a very special group of girls; the experiences we had and memories we made will be remembered for years to come. - Sophie Dunn and Ava Karalus

Mr s Gibbs, Prabnoor Gill, Torz Watson, Georgia Scott, Taylor Clarke, Georgia Roberts, Micky Wh ite, Po ppy Main, Jan McLaren, Absent Molly Miller, Alyssa Sayers, Sadie Williams

PREMIER RESERVE NETBALL The Premier Reserve netball team continued to grow throug hout the whole season, not only in terms of skill set, but also the connections and friendsh ips within the team and our overall team culture. The team played in the Premier Secondary Competition as a reserves team which is a great accomplishment. Our team also played on Monday nights wh ich was an o pportunity to put the th ings we were learning in training wh ile playing some different teams - and have heaps of fun. Often the team faced lots of injury and sickness, but we always managed to pull a team together to do our best. We had some help from a few girls from the gold team coming up to play for us when we were short wh ich was very much appreciated. We cannot thank our incredible coach, Jan McLaren enough. Jan has helped us all to grow and learn so much in terms of our netball skills and tactics individually and as a team. She was a huge part of the fun, positive culture that our team develo ped and will continue during the spring league. We also appreciate our awesome manager

Mrs Gibbs for being the best organiser, photographer, and lolly provider that we could have asked for.

Prabnoor Gill, Micky Wh ite, Georgia Roberts

I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to captain the Premier Reserves this year as it has been a huge hig hlig ht of my final year at school. We have all grown so much and I will really miss this group of girls. We created some amazing memories, and I wish the Year 11s and 12s the best of luck for their futures in school netball. - Poppy Main

Alyssa Sayers d efending in the circle

Taylor Clarke shooting, and Victoria Watson

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Georgia Scott

NETBALL GOLD This year’s Gold Netball Team started off as a virtually new combination of girls from all different year groups. From the very beginning, each and every member of the team was keen to learn and d evelo p their netball skills wh ile also getting to know new peo ple. The team played in the Saturday Secondary Senior B grad e wh ich was really challenged after previously being in the C grad e. Each Sat urday, the team had a solid group of girls showing up to represent St Paul’s with pride wh ich really helped to motivate the rest of the team. We had two weekly training sessions wh ich really helped us especially in Term 3 in order to develo p our skills and ena ble us to successfully work as a team. The players were also lucky en ough to be given a training session with Casey Ko pua near the end of Term 2 when our players were getting a bit tired. Th is session gave us the motivation to keep going and new skills that other teams did not have. As co-captains, we were blessed to support the most amazing group

and couldn’t have done it without the wonderful Mrs Douglas. She met us at each training and game with the kindest smile and always had the team’s best interest at heart. Many of our training sessions were spent with Mrs Wallis and the Black team which gave us drive and provided us with the opportunity to verse another team ena bling us to execute new skills on court. We would also like to thank Mrs Bromwich for being our amazing, supportive manager.

Being a part of this team was such a lovely experience and we had the best group of girls to connect and learn with. We are so excited for next season and are looking forward to having another new group of girls like this to get to know and play netball with. We are proud of every single girl for all their efforts. - Lily and Anica

NETBALL BLACK The Black Netball Team of 2023, run by myself (Saniya) and Martie, consists of a unique group of senior girls who all came together to make progress, whether that be as a team or individually. The Black Team was a new addition to St Paul’s Netball, as 2023 is the first year the school has had four netball teams. Initially, being given the opport unity to captain this team was daunting, but after we all got to know each other, I felt as though the girls who were once shy, conflicted, and unsure began to show their bubbly selves and began to commit to our team, on and off the court.

The girls constantly pushed through games even when we weren’t playing to our best ability, and the improvements we have made by working together speak volumes about the entire character that runs through these girls. Undoubtedly, we faced an abundance of both ups and downs throughout this season, but the reactions and actions based on these aspects speak more a bout us than our results. As this is the firs t year our school has ever had such a hig h number of teams, the s tart was deemed to be rocky. The team had a broad spectrum of abilities, which gave us so much to work with.

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Martie and I, alongside our lovely coach Mrs Wallis, all worked together to battle these issues and move around the plays, positions, and tactics in ord er to reach our hig hest a bilities. I am proud to say that the progress these girls have made individually is remarka ble, and overall the season was a challenging yet exciting experience. I wish the St Paul’s Collegiate School Black Team of 2023 the best for their future netball endeavours - Saniya Randhawa and Martie Devlin

ROCK CLIMBING In 2023, the St Paul’s Rock Climbing Team embarked on a year of relentless dedication and determination. Nes tled in the heart of Hamilton, at the ren owned Extreme Edge climbing facility, these s t ud ents made climbing a way of life, pushing their limits and challenging themselves beyond the ordinary. Extreme Edge, with its towering walls and challenging routes, once again became the venue where the St Paul’s Rock Climbing Team honed their skills. Th is world-class facility provided the perfect backdrop for their pursuit of excellence. Throughout the year, these adventurous souls embarked on a ques t to conquer the most remote corners of the North Island, tack ling climbs that most would deem challenging by the greater climbing community. In addition to their rigorous training regimen, the St Paul’s Rock Climbing Team embraced the opport unity to compete on a national stage. They participated in the National Schools Climbing Competition held at Rockto pia in Mount Maunganui. Th is event was a true test of their skills, as they

faced off against the best young climbers from across the country. In 2023, the St Paul’s Rock Climbing Team proved that with d edication and a shared passion, they could reach incredible heights. Their journey is a source of inspiration to us all, reminding us that with determination and teamwork, any summit is within reach. - Mr Hewett

CHESS This year has again been a very successful year for our St Paul’s Chess Team. The team did us proud in the Waikato School Chess Tournament where they came joint 3rd. In that Tournament, our to p player Canidate Mas ter Kaedan Govend er won 6/7 games and took 1s t prize as the board 1.

In the Chess Power Waikato Schools Tournament Kaedan Govender won his board prize as number 1 again with 7/7. Three of our players, Kaedan Govender, Aaron Li and Poen Hsieh also qualified for the Campion’s trophy held in

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Auckland, to determine the best players in NZ. - Mrs van der Walt

Freddie Savill, Olive Montgomerie, Zara Brangwynne, So phie Dunn and Reegan Isaac

ROWING

Sophie Dunn and Freddie Savill

Despite the challenges posed by COVID-19, the 2021-22 rowing season had been a resounding success, leading to an influx of novice rower s and the return of senior s t udents for another season at St Paul’s Rowing. In 202 3, the typical obstacles of rowing, including flooded river s, hig h winds, blis ter s, sore muscles, and illness, persis ted, proving that th is sport is never without its trials. However, the rewards far outweig h the sacrifices, making it yet an other exceptional year to be part of St Paul’s Rowing. After rigorous training and work camps on the Waikato River, the

gym, rowing machine and on Lake Maraetai in Mangakino, a squad comprising more than 70 rowers and coxswains proudly represented St Paul’s Collegiate School at the North Island Secondary School Championships at Lake Karapiro. Competing agains t 80 schools and more than 1800 student-athletes, our crews were d etermined to give their best. Qualifying for 17 A and 5 B finals, we quickly converted these o pportunities into medals on Finals day. The success was contagious, as all squads achieved podium positions. In a historic ach ievement, St Paul’s tied with Waikato Diocesan at the top of the overall points ta ble, winning the prestigious Derbyshire Tro phy for the first time since its inception in 1974. Following our success at NISS, a team of 35 rowers and coxswains earned a spot in the 2023 Maadi Cup Team—an impressive feat that required exceptional performance at the AON Junior Regatta or the North Island Secondary School Championships. With h ig h ambitions and six

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months of dedicated training, St Paul’s crews shone both on and off the water at the regatta. Competing in 15 A Finals and 4 B Finals on Finals day, every team member was still in the competition. The racing level reached unprecedented heights, with top crews often finish ing within a second of each other. Winning a medal demanded n ot only a season-long effort but also the courage to push beyond one’s limits. At the end of the regatta, St Paul’s secured seven medals and had 18 crews ranking in the Top 10 in New Zealand. Th is remarkable achievement wouldn’t have been possible without the unwavering support of the rowing and school community, parents, and the coaching team. Special thanks go to the dedicated parents who tirelessly supported the rowers behind the scenes, and a heartfelt congratulations to the coaching team, whose guidance was instrumental in their success. - Ms Gamble-Flint

Jenna Brangwynne and Sophie Dunn

Austen Plimmer, Samuel Jefferis, Gane Harbutt, Ashton Coombes

Bruno Cropper

James Verry, Caleb Blake, Tyler Tretheway, Angus Weir, CJ Snyman, Te Kokoru Thompson-Evans, George Benjamin, Harry Parham, Lachie Murphy

Matilda Millar

George Adamson and Sam Webb

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Reegan Isaac

James Verry making a splash

Maadi Cup Haka

Austin Plimmer

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Will Hadley and Preston Sykes

RUGBY FIR ST XV A new look squad with 16 non capped player s were included in the 202 3 squad, as we look to rebuild and grow from within. Our Firs t XV started the preseason with a wid er group of 40+ hopefuls as they prepared to compete for the Taine Randell Cup (CNI Winners). Pre-season wins agains t Super 8 teams Pal mer s ton North Boys’ High School) (31-17) and Gisborne Boys’ High School (22-17) finish ing off our Eas ter Camp with a game v Mount College winning 28-5. Term 2 arrived and our final warm up game v Tauranga BC losing 12-35 to the eventual Top 4 Chie fs team. Our CNI season started with three good wins including a big d efensive effort agains t a powerful Wesley college (Lindisfarne 40-14, Rathkeale 28-20 and Wesley 16-1 2). Next up, the Jed Rowlands Cup game against rival St Peter’s being our first loss 12-22 in front of the whole St Peter’s school. An other two wins agains t St John’s Hastings (45-5) and Francis Douglas Memorial College, New

Plymouth (18-5). The final match of Term 2 saw us travelling to Fielding with a tough loss 15-25. Our best performance of the season came in the first week back, outplaying top of the ta ble Whanganui Collegiate School with the traits of speed, skill and fitness winning 41-22. Our final game against local rival St John’s was a must win to make the top 4. A beautiful day and a great crowd produced a great performance with just going down 27-32 in front of the Collegians. With little to play for in the CNI, we experimented with some younger players finishing the season in Taupo at the CNI finals day with a win over Lindisfarne. With a couple of weeks’ break, we regrouped for the inaugural Independent Schools Festival having two games just losing to King’s College (24-26) and winning our last game against St Andrew’s College (Christchurch) 29-19. We must thank the team

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management for all your hard work behind the scenes plus our generous and loyal sponsor Bayleys Real Estate for your ongoing support to our rugby programme which continues to grow and develop. - Mr Hodder

2023 Highlights:

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CNI 7th place : Total Points for 425, Against 302 Top Try scorers: Conrad Jackson, Max Makeham & Preston Sykes (6 each) Top Points scorer: Michael Robinson (104 points) Rookie Of the Year: Nate Bodle Most Promising Player: Salesi Tauaika Greatest Contribution: Jack Ruske Player of the Year: Will Hadley

Salesi Tauaika - Most Promising Player

Keaton Leong

Nate Bodle - Rookie of the Year

Jack Ruske - Greatest Contribution

Conrad Jackson

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Michael Robinson - Most Points

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Logan Casey

Kingston Kahotea

Daniel Knox Hamish Boyd Judah Mann Loch ie Parker Ben And er son

SECOND XV GOLD

The Second XV rugby season for St Paul’s Collegiate School can be summed up as a tale of “what could have been” and “near misses.” It was a season that showcased the immense talent with in the team, but also one marred by inconsistency and injuries, ultimately falling short of the lofty goals set at the beginning of the season. Th is season was characterised by a close-knit group of boys who shared a deep bond and loved spending time together both on and off the field. It was th is camaraderie that often translated into moments of outs tanding

rugby. Two memora ble games agains t St Paul’s U16s and Rototuna highlig hted the team’s potential and skill. While the team showed moments of brilliance, consistency remained a challenge. Injuries disrupted the team’s progress and forced players to adapt to playing out of position, creating additional hurdles. It became evident that th is talented group of players needed more time together to build combinations and cohesion on the field. Despite being often outsized, the forward pack distinguished themselves as an extremely hardworking unit. Their passion for competition and confrontation shone throug h, and they never let the physicality of the game d eter their efforts. The forwards were a testament to the team’s determination and resilience. The backline, while initially facing some technical challenges at the beginning of the season, showed tremendous resilience and a strong desire to improve as a collective. As the season progressed, the backs d emonstrated significant growth, both individually and as a group. This development was a

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testament to their dedication and hard work. Special thanks go to Andrew Flexman for his invaluable assistance throug hout the season. His selfless dedication and commitment to helping the players improve added great value to the team’s overall performance. Congratulations to Will Bodle for his outstanding leadership and dedication to the team. Will led the team with distinction and played a crucial role in keeping the team motivated and focused throughout the season. The Rugby Prizegiving ceremony was an opportunity to acknowledge the standout performances and contributions of individual players:

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Back of the Year: Loch ie Parker Forward of the Year: William Mollard Most Improved Player: Kalen Lake Most Valua ble Player: Will Bodle

- Mr Emslie

TH IRD XV BLACK The 202 3 rugby season proved to be a challenging yet characterbuilding journey for the members of the Th ird XV Black Rugby team, und er the expert guidance of their dedicated coaches, Mr R de Klerk, Kyle Coles, and Mr R McCarthy. The season commenced on May 13 with an exhilarating encounter against Matamata High School. In a closely contested match, the Third XV exhibited immense promise as they battled to a halftime score of 1 2:1 2. However, as the game progressed, resilience was put to the test, ultimately resulting in a 43-1 2 victory for the opposition. This initial fixture served as a valuable learning experience, hig hlighting areas that demanded attention and improvement. The subsequent matches that followed were hard-fought

contests, often decided by narrow margins, unfortunately not always in the favour of the Third XV. Notable encounters included a close 20-17, marginally losing out to Te Awamutu in the last minute. However, the team’s unwavering determination was s tarting positive spells of play. As the season unfolded, the team’s improvement became increasingly evident. They approached the final game against Rototuna Hig h School with hig h expectations and emerged victorious with a thrilling score of 30-26. This triumphant finale served as a testament to the team’s resilience and growth throughout the season.

Knox earning recognition as the best back, Liam Fisher standing out as the best forward, Braiden Currie showcasing remarkable improvement, and Ben Anderson shining as the most valua ble player of the season. This season has been a journey of growth, perseverance, and triumphs for the Third XV Black Rugby team. The players’ dedication and resilience serve as a testament to their potential for future success. The future is undoubtedly brig ht for this determined and talented group of athletes. - Ben Anderson

Despite the challenges faced, the Third XV Black Rugby team finished the season on a positive note, securing a tenth-place finish on the ta ble. Individual excellence was also celebrated, with Daniel

U14 COLTS DEVELOPMENT The St Paul’s U14 year started with some pre-season hitouts and a road trip to Lindisfarne. It was a great experience for some of the boys, their firs t time on tour. Unfortunately, the scoreline was not what we were after, but it provided a chance to get to know the team. Some tough games followed, and althoug h we saw periods of play where we put things together, we often found our selves under our pos ts due to missed tack les.

work rate in all games. Although the scorelines were not in our favour, the team kept spirits h igh and finished with a strong performance against St Peter’s Cambridge, leaving smiles on faces.

A big thanks to all who helped with the coaching and managing. Thanks to Carla Rawson, our manager, and Sam Hull and Luke Couper for some great coaching work. - Mr Johnstone

The Tihoi changeover add ed squad depth, but due to the high rotation of players, es tablish ing combinations was challenging. Throughout the season, the boys showed immense heart and never gave up. Often, we won the second half of games due to grit and determination. Flynn Holten, the team MVP, frequently beat d e fenders with ease and got the team on the front foot. Joshua Kibby, our captain, led from the front and maintained a high

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U15 COLTS out on top with the score 27-14. They had their first points scored agains t them all season. Next up was HBHS U14A. Looking to continue their winning streak, St Paul’s fought hard throug hout the game eventually coming out on top 27-12. 202 3 saw the formation of the current St Paul’s U15 rugby team, with the majority of the 2022 victorious U14 squad being retained. The firs t game was against Te Awamut u U15 with the team combining well to put in a clinic to win 97-0. Game two was agains t a physical Cambridge High School U15. Cambridge put up a good fight for mos t of the match, but our team proved to be dominant eventually winning 53-0. An other week of preparation meant the St Paul’s U15s would face a toug h match agains t St Peter’s U15. The game was a close contest but the St Paul’s U15s defence and attack proved too strong with St Paul’s coming

The penultimate game of the boy’s season was against St John’s U15 the other undefeated team in the competition. The game started out very physical with the boys failing to convert multiple times in the first half and missing a few key tackles going down 12-0 at the half to St John’s. However, with some key impact players coming off the bench the boys were able to fig ht back to 12-12 with a few moments in the game not going in our favour the score s tayed at 12-12. The final game of the boy’s season was against HBHS U15B. The boys were looking to end the season on a h igh getting a good win against a s trong team. The boys conceded early going down 5-0; however, they foug ht back hard playing together as a team and performing

at their best. The team was led by captain Quintus Daniell kicking a perfect 7 from 7 conversions giving the final score of 49-20 in the St Paul’s U15 favour. The U15 boys made significant improvements over the season. The focus of the team was on getting the boys as much rugby as possible before going to Tihoi and setting up a good platform of skills for some of the boys to hopefully make the First XV next year. The team was superbly led all year by courageous and outstanding captain Quintus Daniell leading from the front all season. The boys had a great season staying undefeated all season. Overall, a very enjoyable season was had by all. I would like to thank Joshua Hay and Ryan McCarthy for their hard work and commitment as coaches. Finally, I would like to thank all the players for their hard work and commitment over a long season. - Campbell Boyd

SECOND XV WH ITE This talented young group of men foug ht hard throughout mos t of the year and found success on the field hard to come by. Our squad of Under 16 player s regularly matched up on a Saturday morning agains t many of the First XV schools from the region. Throughout these challenges, it has been impressive to see the player s’ commitment to each other and their willingness to learn and grow each week.

wh ich just about saw us upset a to p four team. Congratulations to our regular squad members Quinn Hagan, Benjamin Settle and Kad en Robinson for their debut games for the First XV this year. With our young squad heading into Years 11, 12 and 13 next year,

Several h ig hlights of the year includ e a victory agains t Tokoroa Firs t XV; playing a match agains t the St Paul’s Second XV Gold team in which several of the boys played against their old er brothers; and a hard fought match against Te Awamut u Firs t XV

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there will be the opportunity for many of this team’s members to strive towards the pinnacle of school rugby next year and I look forward to seeing their continual progress on and off the paddock. - Mr Ross

U55 GREY The 202 3 season showcased the U55kg Grey St Paul’s Rugby Team’s determination and growth. In a competitive Waikato-wide division agains t evenly matched opponents, the Grey team encountered challenges and triumphs that shaped their rugby journey. In the first round, they faced formidable o pponents and rose to the occasion. Despite three losses, their teamwork, dedication, and physicality were prominent. These performances pro pelled them into the to p tier for the second round – a well-earned ach ievement. A standout moment was the intense match agains t the St Paul’s U55kg Wh ite Team. Althoug h they narrowly los t, the Grey team’s unity and skill were remarkable. Nota bly, their match against Hamilton Boys’ High School ended in an 8-13 loss. This

placed them in contention for 3rd position overall. The team finished the season with a victory against Te Awamutu College, solidifying their 3rd place position. It’s important to recognize the exceptional contributions of individual players who stood out. Gus McLeod’s outstanding performance earned him the Best Back Award, while the duo of Thomas Yates and Shima Fletcher shone as the Best Forwards. The

title of Most Valuable Player was fittingly awarded to Thomas Willson, whose prowess on the field was undenia ble. Kye Gault’s dedication and improvement throughout the season earned him the Most Improved Player accolade, a testament attitude and effort at training.

On Saturday 19 August, the team won the Under 55kg Waikato Championship by beating Hamilton Boys Hig h School in a closely contested final 17-14. After finding themselves down by two points with less than 10 minutes to go, the team stuck close and worked their way down the field with a number of effective short passes until they were eventually 5 metres from the tryline. The forwards got behind Reagan who crashed over for what would prove to be the winning try. The team still had to secure the final kickoff which proved tricky meaning Hamilton Boys’ had the ball and could still win the game.

A crucial turnover close to our own tryline allowed the team to force the ball dead in our own in goal area and with time up on the clock the final whistle sounded. The boys were elated to finish the season as champions in what was for many their first season of rugby for St Paul’s.

- Mr Gundersen

U55 WHITE The St Paul’s White rugby team had an impressive season. They went throug h the fir s t round of the competition unde feated including three winning margins of more than 50 points each. There were also wins over the eventual to p four of Te Awamutu College, Hamilton Boys’ High School and the St Paul’s Grey team. When the competition split into the to p four and bottom four, the team had to effectively s tart over again, losing nine boys down to Tihoi and gaining five new player s in return. The team’s strengths were a dangerous backline including speed to burn. Players such as Ashley Pryor and Kahn Heath were truly a sight to behold in full flig ht. Add to th is a bruising forward pack led by Reagan Piso and the level heads of co-captains James Verry and Maccy Maber, the team played a h igh tempo and h igh skill based game.

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The team would like to thank coaches Mr Holdgate and Ed Hopping as well as the large group of supporting parents that t urned up every weekend rain, hail or shine. - Mr Holdgate

SCUBA DIVING

202 3 was an other great year for the St Paul’s Collegiate School Scuba Diving Club with many stud ents learning to dive for the first time and other s taking their diving to the next level. In partnersh ip with GetWet Waikato, students completed the Open Water diving course giving them a 18m depth rating. A number of s tud ents also completed the Advanced Adventurer course enabling them to increase their depth rating to 30 m. We had some wond erful weather th is year and some fantastic weekends in Wh itianga s taying at the Harboursid e Holiday Park and diving with Skipper Mike off MV Hootenanny. Great conditions, great times, great fun and some great diving! - Reverend Rickman

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SKIING Despite all the preseason predictions in respect of snow conditions, weather and the commercial via bility of the North Island ski fields th is year, the St Paul’s Collegiate School Ski Team were a ble to enjoy a fantastic season of skiing on Ruapehu at Whakapapa and Turoa. Despite the cancellation once again of the WSSSSC and the NISSSC for the fourth year in a row (th is time because of the lack of RAL staff), we were s till able to enjoy some great skiing on the mountains with many a bluebird day spent enjoying wond erful sn ow conditions. We had a huge number of students involved th is year with more than 25 s tud ents n ow registered with the team. Th is year, for the firs t time, we were able to take ten s tud ents to the Cardrona ski fields in Queenstown and had a fantas tic August leave weekend there skiing in beautiful conditions. We look forward to the next season and hope to see the return of secondary school ski racing next year. Thank you all for your support of the ski team. - Reverend Rickman

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Finn Pryor at Nationals

It has been an other busy and successful year in squash at St Pauls. We had up to 60 s tudents giving squash a go as beginners rig ht up to the keen players who represented the school. St Paul’s competed in the Waikato Secondary School events where we had 23 st udents competing in the individual event and 9 teams of 3 in team events showing how integral we are to squash numbers in Waikato. The results are as follows : Individuals Div 3 (runner up) - Nick Walters Div 4 (runner up) - Jack McSweeeney Div 5 (runner up) - Bos ton Clark Div 8 (winner) - Murray Myburgh, (runner up) - Alec Harvey

Teams Div 2 (winners) - Matheson Lett, Jack McSweeney, Boston Clark, (runner up) - Campbell Soanes, William Peoples, Fletcher Rogers Div 3 (winners) - Ollie Gimblett, Murray Myburg h, Alec Harvey, (runner up) - Callum Baker, Oliver Heeley, Jimmy Ma The National event was held at North Shore from the 3rd 6th August. St Paul’s took two teams of five players where we were seeded 26th and 30th. The firs t team (Nick Walters, Sean Les ter, Finn Dowling, George Blennerhassett, Finn Pryor) had an outstanding result finishing 20th and beating their 26th seeding easily. Unfortunately due to sickness the second team (Jack McSweeney, Murray Myburgh,

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Boston Clark, Campbell Soanes) was a player down so finished 35th. Liam Hill travelled but wasn’t a ble to play. Big thanks to our coach Brendon Woodhead who has been someone the boys have appreciated greatly, and who is finishing up this year with his role at school. We look forward to big changes with squash in 2024. - Mrs Carson

Liam Hill and Finn Dowling

Sophie Perry and Ollie Mouat

SWIMMING The St Paul’s swim team had a successful year, participating in various competitions from the Secondary School Open Water Championships to the national championships. Nota ble ach ievements include Finn Freemantle’s silver medal in the 3.5 km o pen water swim and Matthew Chanwai’s bronze in the 1 km swim at the open water championsh ips. The team also secured impressive accolades in the pool at the national school level. During the Waikato regionals held at home, St Paul’s fielded a s trong 25-member team, earning an overall 2nd place in the Waikato. Outstanding performances from swimmers like John Park, Oliver Mouat, So phie Perry, Amelie Austin, Neo Urlich, and Nate Tebbutt led to victories in their respective finals, es tablish ing them as to p swimmers in the Waikato region. At the national championsh ips in Wellington, St Paul’s swimmers continued their exceptional representation, bringing home medals. Neo Urlich secured bronze in the U15 400m frees tyle as well

as U15 200m freestyle, while Ollie Mouat achieved gold in the U16 50m butterfly and silver in the U16 100m butterfly. Additionally, the team of Nate Tebbutt, Amelie Aus tin, Ollie Mouat, and Sophie Perry clinched a gold medal in the 4x50m mixed medley relay, along with gold for Ollie Mouat and Sophie Perry in the 2x50m frees tyle relay.

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These accomplishments reflect the swimmers’ dedication, rigorous training, and preparation. Their success extends beyond school competitions to include ach ievements at the club level in Short Course and New Zealand Age Group Swimming (NAGS). - Mr Mika

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TENNIS

This year saw St Paul’s enter back into the NZSS Cup for the fir st time in several years. Our player s performed well gaining important experience and grading points during th is tournament. Paxton Maling performed well, particularly push ing players seeded much higher than him. Waikato Secondary Schools saw some positive results with St Paul’s tennis players coming through on the podium on a number of occasions.

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U14 Boys Champion - Paxton Maling U16 Boys 3rd - Theo Maling U18 Boys 4th - Johnny van Leeuwen U18 Girls 2nd - Rosie Ph illips U16 Boys Doubles 2nd Paxton Maling / Theo Maling U18 Boys Doubles Champions - Harry Flexman/ Shodai Kagawa U18 Girls Doubles - Rosie Phillips/ Isla Robinson

- Mr Hardman

TOUCH RUGBY The St Paul’s Senior Boys’ Touch Rugby team excelled in the Waikato Secondary Schools Senior Boys Module. Led by captain Taine Moeke, they showcased dedication and skill. Despite a late entry, they proved formida ble, dominating o pponents with teamwork. In the final, they faced St John’s College, exhibiting intense play. Securing a 5-4 victory, they became champions. Taine Moeke’s lead er ship pro pelled their success, guiding them to triumph.

In the Waikato/Thames Secondary Schools Regional Touch Rugby Tournament, St Paul’s also emerged as the overall winner. They topped their pool with a draw and two wins. In the final against St John’s College they finished with a victory. The boys’ performance underscores their place among the region’s top teams.

event that broug ht together teams from different schools, including Rototuna and Fairfield. The friendly competition feat ured a weekly Round Robin competition and it provided an opportunity for the teams to showcase their skills, learn the rules, and demonstrate sportsmanship. St Paul’s also had three social teams playing in this on a weekly basis.

To add, there was also a St Paul’s Collegiate School Social Touch competition. This was an exciting

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VOLLEYBALL Kauwhata College, and Waikato Waikato Diocesan and St Peter’s reserve teams. With most of the team being in Year 11 or 12, they will be looking to compete in one of the top divisions in 2024. In 2024, we will be looking to enter Junior boys and Senior girls teams into Waikato competitions and will take a senior girls team away toSummer Tournament Week in Palmerston North. - Mr Ward

Representatives:

This year we welcomed a new head of volleyball and a new head coach. Simon Ward has taken over from Kelvin Hogg as Teacher in Charge after Mr Hogg departed at the end of 2022. We also welcomed a new head coach, Jeremy Nielsen who came to us from Hillcres t Hig h with a wealth of experience and infused our player s with invalua ble knowledge and skills.

In Term 1 we entered a team into the Waikato Senior Girls competition. The girls played some awesome volleyball, only losing one game all season. Having not had a team playing competitive volleyball in recent years it was excellent to see the bumblebee stripes out there competing against other Waikato schools. The team had impressive wins over Fraser High School, Te

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We had two senior girls selected for wider representative team squads, with Leah Ellis making the under 17 girls squad, and Brianna Griffiths making the under 19 girls team squad. Coach Mr Jeremy Nielsen also made the Waikato senior men’s team.

WATERPOLO

In 2023 Water Polo saw an explosion of interest in the sport. This allowed the school to enter two teams in the local Waikato competition. A Senior Boys’ side and a Mixed side comprising Senior Girls and Junior Boys, whose experience ranged from novice to representative. We were also able to retain our 2022 Head Coach, Lian Mazzoleni, who coached the Senior Boys’ sid e. We also retained Assis tant Coach, Jack Morton who ably assisted her with th is sid e and brought on Tim Foote as the Mixed Side Coach. The St Paul’s Mixed side completed a strong season with only one loss to St Peter’s during round robin play, finish ing in 1s t place. However, th is loss was quickly rectified in the Final as the side pulled away to secure the victory.

Senior Boys and Senior Girls North Island Secondary Schools Tournaments as well as the Senior Boys and Senior Girls New Zealand Secondary Schools Div 2 Tournaments. Both teams were experiencing this level of competition for the first time and the girls in particular had some amazing results and eventually secured a very hard foug ht victory

The St Paul’s Senior Boys’ sid e also completed a strong season with only two losses during round robin play, finishing in 4th place. The boys suffered a heartbreaking semi final loss but finished s trongly to secure 3rd place. Th is year we were able to send teams away to both the

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in the plate final. A big thank you to our coaches, Lian, Jack and Tim and also to the staff members Meag han Cooley and Cameron Stapleton for their time and dedication to the sport. - Mr Stapleton

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School Events

SCHOOL BALL

Emma Lobb and Ryan Higgins

It’s lig hts out and away we go! 202 3 St Paul’s Annual ball ‘Lig hts Out in Monaco’ was in a league of its own, being herald ed as ‘one of the greates t balls in recent time’. Hours of intense planning and preparation from the Heads of the Ball portfolio Lawsen Harte and Emma Lobb and the wid er team culminated in a spectacular event with outstanding decor, food, and activities. New innovations th is year includ ed the introduction of racing simulators which gave people much more variety in what they could do at the ball, as well

as spark ling grape juice on arrival to give a ‘hig h class’ atmosphere. For those in attendance, a real h ighlight would have been the incredible F1 styled car (Toyota FT-60) in the foyer of the transformed sports centre, a real hotspot for photo opportunities. It cannot be emphasised enough the absolute hard work that the St Paul’s catering staff Ellie and Chef Warner and their team put into the food being served throughout the night - mouth watering sushi, crispy chicken donburi, and a spectacular Banoffee pie dessert. A truly outstanding quality of food. We cannot praise them enough! A special thanks goes to Ryan Higgins for his hours of support in helping with the promotional material and set up with the ball, and to the rest of the ball committee - Blake Freyberg, Maja Hassell, Lucy O’Meeg han and Bailey Inman who engaged and helped out in the crucial days before the ball to ensure it was one of the hig hlig hts of the year. Another shout out goes to all the

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Year 12s who helped pack down the ball in record time! The final thank you must go out to Mr Wilson and Mrs Lock. They are second to none, and never fail to deliver anything but their a bsolute best, their care ful attention to detail and support every step of the way ensured that this ball would be one to remember for years to come. - Lawsen Harte and Emma Lobb

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GRANDPARENTS’ DAY The sun bathed the Hamilton campus in its warm glow for the 202 3 Grandparents Day and a heart-warming scene unfolded as over 800 grandparents arrived to share in the day’s fes tivities. Generations embraced, taking tours together and ongoing laughter was heard especially from the photo booth, where jovial moments were captured.

musical performances, messages of gratitude were shared and memories were created that will las t a lifetime. We extend our deepest appreciation to all the grandparents who played a pivotal role in making this day truly special for our students. Your presence and love were felt throughout the campus, and we are immensely grateful.

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SENIOR PRIZEGIVING Awards and Scholarships

SPORTS AND CULTURAL AWARDS ST PAUL’S AERONAUTICAL TROPHY For a student continuing in the Aeronautical field Remy Groenendijk

THE GUMMER GAVEL

For excellence in Debating Jessica Goldsmith

COWAN PLATE

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For continuous service to the Choir Seumas Eade Venessa Joyce Caitlin Lou Samuel Nicholson

TE TAPUWAI “EXCELLENCE IN SPORT” Awarded to the top Maaori Sportsperson of the year Taine Moeke

THE PETER GILBERT TROPHY Awarded to the most outstanding sportsman of the year Gane Harbutt

THE MARGARET FORSYTH TROPHY

Awarded to the most outstanding sportsman of the year Sophie Dunn

THE COLE CUP

Awarded to the most outstanding individual sportsperson Dylan Gardiner

RODNEY HAMEL CUP

For the most significant contribution to Culture Jackson Mackwood

PARR MUSIC TROPHY

For excellence in Orchestral Music Monique James-Thomas

THE JANET COLE CUP

For excellence in Performing Arts Xiang (Sean) Chang Zichang (Peter) Huang

SUPREME CULTURAL AWARD Monique James-Thomas

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

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 Gane Harbutt

THE DIRCTOR OF SPORTS AWARD

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For the most outstanding team of the year Rowing Coxless Boys’ Pair (Sam Jefferis and Gane Harbutt)

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YEAR 11 INDUSTRY AWARDS Paul Davey Charlie Etherington Campbell Soanes

ACADEMIC AWARDS Matilda Millar Business Studies (shared) Georgia Roberts Design and Visual Communication Shaunik Punjabi Digital Innovation Christine Wang Digital Visual Arts Fredricka Savill Drama Judah Downing Engineering Alec Harvey Furniture Making Matthew Taylor Geography (shared)

Rebecca Winefield Geography (shared)

Dylan Gardiner Agribusiness

Second in History Second in NCEA English

James Su IGCSE Mathematics

Tia-Rose Unsworth Art Design (shared)

Iona Martynoga Te Reo Maaori

Jono Allen Agriculutral and Horticultural Science Digital Innovation

Amelie Austin Art Painting (shared)

Ashwin Bhorkar Science (shared) Third in Economics Liam Stiles Computer Science Third in Music Third in NCEA English

Maria Grilli Art Photography (shared) Jack Kingston Art Photography (shared)

Jesse Chen Accounting Second in Digital Innovation

George Adamson Computer Science

Aidan Hodgson Physics Second in IGCSE English Yazmine Japra Agricultural and Horticultural Science French George MacDonald Business Studies (shared) History Ella Snyman Chemistry Level 2 Spanish Adam Chapman NCEA English Spanish Eric Joe Music Mathematics Science (shared) Annabelle Stokes Art Biology Sports Science Level 2 Mathematics with Calculus Roy Zhu IGCSE English Economics History Second in Chemistry Third in Cambridge AS Mathematics

YEAR 12 INDUSTRY AWARDS Alyssa Fenemor Lucie Foster

ACADEMIC AWARDS Finlay Derry Accounting

Lily Luxton Business in Society

Sam Fletcher Drama Rosie Phillips Economics Eason Cho Electronics (shared) Ethan Walters Electronics (shared)

Kade Slade Art Printmaking Furniture Making Trelise Forster AS English Economics (shared) Mathematics with Statistics Second in Accounting Third in Biology Sadie Williams History Media Studies Te Reo Maaori Second in Biology Third in English Nika Asadi Biology Chemistry A Level Mathematics Physics Dave Woodley Physics Cup Level 2

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Jessie Morris Geography Xuhan (Fionna) Sun Level 3 Mathematics with Calculus Grace Potter Sports Science

INDUSTRY AWARDS Blake Freyberg Yuxuan (Leo) Xie

ACADEMIC AWARDS

Samuel Stokes Art Painting (shared) Third in Spanish Jacob Porteous Design and Visual Communication Third in Computer Science Nathaniel Bodle NCEA English Third in Mathematics with Calculus Anica Downing Art Design (shared) Second in Economics Lilly Robinson French Second in Mathematics with Statistics Isabella Egan Music Second in Chemistry Isla Robinson Geography Second in Agribusiness

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Genevieve Churton Agricultural and Horticultural Science Nathaniel Allen Art Design (shared) Chloe Su Art Painting (shared) Charlize Walther Art Photography The Bell Photography Award Samara Yigit Art Printmaking - Etching Practice Lily Crowley Art Printmaking - Linocut Practice The Thornton Gallery Tophy for Most Promising Artist St Paul’s Creative English Writing Prize Jamie Carruthers Construction St Paul’s Graphics and Technology Department and Waikato Master

Builders Association Award for Exceptional Skills on the Construction Course Joshua Blake Design and Visual Communication David Harries Memorial Trophy for Outstanding Graphics Photo Life Studios Graphics Art Award (camera) Mikaela Speake Digital Innovation Sophie Lawrence Earth and Space Science William Bodle Economics Deloitte Accounting Prize Mela Thiara Engineering Mike Powell Memorial Trophy for Outstanding Craftsmanship Ryan Higgins Media Studies (shared) James Milroy Te Reo Maaori Emily Stevenson Tourism Caitlin Walters Music Third in Mathematics with Calculus Boyuan (Cary) Guo Physics Third in Chemistry Lawsen Harte Media Studies (shared) Second in English Michaela White Art Design (shared) Second in Digital Innovation Third in Design and Visual Communication Poen Hsieh A Level Mathematics Second in Chemistry Third in Physics Sarah Johnstone Art Painting (shared) Drama Yifei (Karina) Yu Accounting Geography Waikato Geographical Social Trophy (shared) International Leadership Award Senior Oratory Award

Alyssa Sayers Agribusiness Sports Science The PW Johnstone Memorial Trophy Agribusiness Wintec Sports Studies Trophy Beth Clearwater Biology Computer Science Second in Physics Third in Chemistry Third in A Level Mathematics Jessica Goldsmith Biology Chemistry Mathematics with Statistics Gary Judkins Statistical Trophy Jack Thomas Geography History NCEA English Spanish Second in Economics Waikato Geographical Social Trophy (shared) Beckett Prize for Literature

Victoria University of Wellington Tangiwai Scholarship Iemaja Hassell

University of Canterbury UC Hiranga Scholarship Jack Thomas Sam Jefferis

Auckland University

Top Achiever Scholarship Lucy O’Meeghan

Lincoln University Fanua Scholarship Macy Keightley

Massey University

Business Excellence Scholarship Remy Groenendijk

University of Otago

Maaori Entrance Scholarship Roimata Callaghan-Bristowe

University of Otago

New Frontiers Scholarship Charlie Callaghan Sarah Yip

University of Otago

SCHOLARSHIPS University of Waikato

Ko Te Tangata School Leaver Scholarship Lawsen Harte Ella Readman Michaela White Isabella Etherington Emily Pickering Daniel Knox Thomas Scrivener Ryan Higgins

University of Waikato

Te Ara Waanui Scholarship Makaia Trueman

University of Waikato

Te Paewai o te Rangi: The University of Waikato for Outstanding Academic Achievement Boyuan (Cary) Guo

Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarship Samuel Ladbrook Frankie Muir Caitlin Walters

University of Otago

Academic Excellence Scholarship Beth Clearwater Jessica Goldsmith

Islamic University of Madinah Ronin Cooper

University of Waikato

Sir Edmund Hillary Scholarship

Auckland University

Top Achiever Scholarship

University of Cambridge Organ Scholarship Matthew Chanwai

University of Waikato

International Entrance Scholarship Shodai Kagawa

Whangarei A & P Society Agricultural Scholarship Michael Robinson

David Johnstone Scholarship Daniel Knox

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SENIOR PRIZEGIVING Special Awards PETER HAMPTON INNOVATION IN AGRIBUSINESS Lucy O’Meeghan Mackenzie Lenton Emma Lobb Lachlan Mouat

ICT CUP

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

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 Jono Allen

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 Roy Zhu

ST PAUL’S AWARD FOR YEAR 12 AND THE JOHN OEHLEY CUP

BNZ AWARDS

Awarded to Year 13 students who have excelled academically and/or in leadership, sport and cultural areas Blake Freyberg Remy Groenendijk Frankie Muir Yifei (Karina) Yu

G W LANDER RESILIENCE TROPHY

Awarded to a student who has shown real courage and tenacity in the face of adversity Ronin Cooper

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 James Milroy

Awarded to the student who has contributed most to the School in a wide variety of activities Iemaja Hassell

EVAN MCCULLOCH TROPHY FOR PROXIME ACCESSIT Jack Thomas

KATRINA L WARD CUP FOR DUX OF THE SCHOOL Jessica Goldsmith

THE FITCHETT TROPHY

TE HOOKAI NUKU - SENIOR MANUKURA ARIKI “MAAORI ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE” AWARD

Awarded to the most outstanding male leader in the School other than Head Boy Jackson Mackwood

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 Jenna Brangwynne Venessa Joyce Ryan Higgins Oscar Lawson

SEAVILL CUP

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 Caitlin Lou

Awarded to the most outstanding female leader in the School other than Head Girl Roimata Callaghan-Bristowe

HEADMASTER’S PRIZES

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 Arjan Kang

DE JONG TROPHY

Awarded to the Year 12 student who has excelled in all areas of School life, academics, sport, culture, special character and leadership Sadie Williams

Matthew Chanwai

GALATIANS TROPHY

THE LUMAN FAMILY TROPHY

Jack Thomas - Proxime Accessit

ANDREA JEAN JENKINS CUP FOR HEAD GIRL

Awarded to the Head Girl for her outstanding leadership and commitment in all areas of school life Lucy O’Meeghan

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 Matthew Chanwai

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Jessica Goldsmith - Dux of the School

SENIOR PRIZEGIVING Prize winners 1

Trelise Forster

Sadie Williams

Malachi Flintoff

Lily Crowley

Ronin Cooper

196

Arjan Kang

Yifei (Karina) Yu

Shaunik Punjabi

Caitlin Lou

Sam Jefferis

Maja Hassell

197

Mela Thiara

Seumas Eade

Samuel Stokes

Roy Zhu

199

Year 13 Leavers

CLASS OF 2023 Year 13 Leavers

MADELAINE ABRAHAMS

NATHANIEL ALLEN

JACKSON BAYES

JACK BELZ

REILLY BENEFIELD

JOSHUA BLAKE

EMERSEN BLUNDELL-IRWIN

WILLIAM BODLE

HAMISH BOYD

JENNA BRANGWYNNE

ROIMATA CALLAGHAN-BRISTOWE

CHARLIE CALLAGHAN

JAMIE CARRUTHERS

JANIA CAWSON

CHUN-HSIANG (XIANG) CHANG

MATTHEW CHANWAI

ANNABELLE CHAPMAN

NUO CHEN

GENEVIEVE CHURTON

TORI CLARKE

BETH CLEARWATER

RONIN COOPER

JOSHUA COSTER

LUKE COUPER

FREDERICK COXHEAD

200

CLASS OF 2023 Year 13 Leavers

HENRY CRAWFORD

LILY CROWLEY

NIKAELA DENBY-EVANS

MATTHEW D’HOTMAN

JACKSON DWYER

SEUMAS EADE

ISABELLA ETHERINGTON

BLAKE FINLAYSON

KANE FLADGATE

HARRY FLEXMAN

MALACHI FLINTOFF

JOSHUA FORWARD

SINEA FRASER

BLAKE FREYBERG

JESSICA GOLDSMITH

ANDREW GOUGH

CASSIDY GREENE

COOPER GREENOUGH-KEA

ESTELLA GREENOUGH-KEA

REMY GROENENDIJK

BOYUAN (CARY) GUO

GANE HARBUTT

LAWSEN HARTE

IEMAJA HASSELL

RYAN HIGGINS

201

CLASS OF 2023 Year 13 Leavers

RYAN HO

WILLIAM HOLDEN-THOMAS

MADELINE HSEE

POEN HSIEH

ZICHANG (PETER) HUANG

CONRAD JACKSON

SAMUEL JEFFERIS

SARAH JOHNSTONE

VENESSA JOYCE

SHODAI KAGAWA

KINGSTON KAHOTEA

ARJAN KANG

AVA KARALUS

MACY KEIGHTLEY

HUGH KENNEDY

ZACHARY KEYTE

THEO KINGTON

DANIEL KNOX

NEEL LAD

JAMES LADBROOK

SAMUEL LADBROOK

SOPHIE LAWRENCE

JESSICA LAWS

OSCAR LAWSON

GRACE LENTON

202

CLASS OF 2023 Year 13 Leavers

MACKENZIE LENTON

KEATON LEONG

MATHESON LETT

ALEXANDER LIN

CAITLIN LOU

CHARLOTTE MACDONALD

KALEB MACKAY

GEORGE MACKINTOSH

KENDRA MACKLOW

JACKSON MACKWOOD

HUGO MADILL

POPPY MAIN

JUDAH MANN

LOGAN MATTHEWS

ASHLEIGH MCRAE

JAMES MILROY

TAINE MOEKE

WILLIAM MOLLARD

LACHLAN MOUAT

FRANKIE MUIR

MURRAY MYBURGH

MAGNUS NELSON

EMMA NICHOLSON

SAMUEL NICHOLSON

LUCY O’MEEGHAN

203

CLASS OF 2023 Year 13 Leavers

LOCHIE PARKER

THOMAS PARKER

SOPHIE PERRY

THOMAS PETTIGREW

FRED PHILLIPS

EMILY PICKERING

YASH RAINA

EMMA RAMSEY

ELLA READMAN

ELLA RICH

STELLA RIORDAN

MICHAEL ROBINSON

LIAM ROGERS

JACK RUSKE

ALYSSA SAYERS

THOMAS SCRIVENER

EDWARD SEATH

GURANMOL SINGH

ELLA SMITH

MIA SMITH

NOAH SMITH

WILLIAM SMITH

AMELIA SOUTHWORTH

MIKAELA SPEAKE

EMILY STEVENSON

204

CLASS OF 2023 Year 13 Leavers

JOE STOCK

CHLOE SU

ELLIOT TAM

MELA THIARA

JACK THOMAS

KRISTIAN TIFFANY

RAY-VEN TIPENE

MAKAIA TRUEMAN

WILL VOIGHT-PRICE

JAMES WADDELL

CAITLIN WALTERS

CHARLIZE WALTHER

CHARLIE WATSON

MICHAELA WHITE

YUXUAN (LEO) XIE

JUNLIN (JOLIN) YANG

SAMARA YIGIT

SARAH YIP

JESSICA-ROSE YOUNG

YIFEI (KARINA) YU

205

CLASS OF 2023

AUTOGRAPHS AND NOTES

208

AUTOGRAPHS AND NOTES

209

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St Paul’s Staff

S T PAUL’S STAFF

Mrs Delwyn Stanbridge-Allen BMusEd James Madison, MA Liberty, MS(Ed) Old Dominion – Music

Mr Cameron Stapleton B Com(Hons) Otago, GDipTeach, NZCSA - Economics B van Meygaarden BSc MSc Auckland, DipTeach - Physics Teaching Staff Mr Robert Aldridge BA(Hons) Victoria, DipSLT, DipArts, DipTeach, CELTA Whaea Puh irere Akuhata NZDipTourTravMan Mr Jason Borich B Com LLB Auckland, GDipTeach Mr Paul Cakebread MMath(Hons) Exeter PGCE Mr Ian Campbell BA Otago, DipTeach Mr Phillip Clement DipTeach, AdvTradeCert Mrs Meag han Cooley BIntComm Unitec, DipTeach Mr Byron de Beer BSc Auckland, GDipEng, GDipTeach Mr Rodney de Klerk BEd Kwazulu Natal, DipMin, CertBibHeb Mrs Heather Fox BMus(Hons) Hull, PGCE Mrs Caroline Gibbs BSc Massey, GDipTeach Mr William Harlow BSc MTL Waikato Mr Mathew Hewett GDipTeach, GDipEng Mr Joshua Howard BA Waikato, GDipTeach Mrs Katie Lilley BEng(Hons) Loughborough, PGCE Dr Jason McGrath BSc MSc(Hons) PhD Waikato, GDipTeach - CIE and Scholarsh ips

BOARD OF TRUS TEES Mr Andrew Johnson – Chair Mrs Terissa Veitch – Deputy Chair Mr Ross Brown Mr Jonathan Calder Mrs Catherine Clark Mr Alastair Grigg

Mr James Gurnick Mr John Jackson Mr Bruce Miller Most Reverend Sir David Moxon KNZM Mrs Karen O’Meeghan Mrs Jacqueline Shuker

SCHOOL EXECUTIVE Headmaster 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 Business Manager Mr Peter Welham B Com, B Compt(Hons), CA Head of Human Resources and Health & Safety Mrs Kathryn Conaghan DipSocSc

Coordinator

HOUSEMAS TER S Clark House Mr Chris Foot BSc(Hons) Cape Town, GDipTeach, PGCertLDCL Hamilton House Mr Bryan Summerfield (LOC English; HOD English) BA BTeach Waikato Williams House Mr Matthew Holdgate BSpLS Waikato, MEdLM Sydney, GDipTeach, GCertPosEd Sargood House Mr Guy Johnstone BSc Auckland, PGDipTchLn Fitchett House Mr Jason Sharma B Com BSc Waikato, GDipTeach Harington Day House Ms Lynaire Williams BSpLS BTeach Waikato; Director of Netball (until Augus t) Mrs Rachel Wallis BA BTeach Waikato (from August) Harington Boarding House Mrs Jackie Lock (HOD Biology) BSc(Hons) Pretoria, MEdLead(Hons) Waikato, HDipEd Hall House Mr Ryan McCarthy BPhEd Otago, PGDipEdLead, GDipTeach School House Mr Dan Teka BBA(Fin) Waikato, GDipTeach

ACAD EMIC S TAFF

Mr Jeremy Nielsen GDipEng, GDipTeach(Tech), CertCarpentry Mrs Elizabeth Pit u B Com Auckland, PGDipAcc, DipTeach Ms Lila Price BDes CPIT, DipCraftDes, DipTeach Mr Michael Rameka BSpLS BTeach Waikato Mr Georg Rautenbach HDipTechTeach Mr Matt Rees-Gibbs BSpLS Waikato, GDipTeach Mr Adam Ross BEd Sydney Dr Michael Simmonds BEng(Hons), PhD Salford, GDipTeach Mr Martin Simoncelli BPhEd Uruguay Mr Dhirendra Singh BAg South Pacific, GDipTeach, DipTertT, CertAgEng Miss Jane Spenceley BSc MSc Waikato, GDipTeach Mr Keegan Stewart BSc Waikato, GDipTeach Mrs Stacey Stewart BA Waikato, GDipTeach Mr Lionel Tapara BPhED Auckland 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 Catherine Bryant BMA Wintec – Agricultural and Horticultural Science Marketing and Communication Coordinator

Mrs Suzy Newman B Com B CAppSc Otago, PGDipTeach – Agricultural and Horticultural Science Advisor

Miss Mel Simmons BA Massey, GDipScTech, GDipTeach – Agribusiness Advisor International Centre Mrs Helen Richardson DipBusMan – Director of International Stud ents Mrs Marg Bene field Homestay Coordinator

Academic Directors Mrs Sarah Douglas BSocSc Waikato, GDipTeach – Teaching and Learning Ms Fiona Stapleton BA(Vis) Western Sydney, MEd(SpecEd) Newcastle, GDipEd, GDipEDBD – Priority Learners Mr Simon Ward BSc(Tech) Waikato, GDipTeach – Digital Learning

ACAD EMIC SUPPORT

Leaders of Curriculum Mrs Angela Bromwich BCom Auck land, DipTeach, NDBE – Social Sciences; HOD Commerce

Mrs Nikki Steward - Learning Support

Mrs Judy Clarke - Assistant

Coordinator

Librarian; Tuck Sho p Manager (until June) Mr Gerald Jackson - Technology Assistant Mrs Raewyn Keene NZCE – Science Technician Mrs Kendall Richardson BSc(Hons) MSc - Assis tant Science Technician Mr Duncan Martin - IT Sys tems Engineer

Mrs Morgan Blind - Teacher Aid e Mrs Nicki Carson - Teacher Aid e Mr Kyle Coles - Teacher Aid e (until June) Miss Maia Cooper - Teacher Aide (until

Mr Jonathan Cameron BFA(Hons) MFA Massey, GDipTeach – 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(Dist) – Science Matua Ritane Wallace BA MMaoriPacDev Waikato - Te Reo Maaori

August)

Mrs Marg Landon - Teacher Aid e Mrs Di Te Tamati - Teacher Aide (on leave)

Heads of Departments Mrs Sarah Cantlon BSocSc MEd(Hons) Waikato, GDipTeach - Geography Mr Brad Emslie BA Cape Town, PGCE, PGCertEDLead - Director of Sport Mr Joy-Farai Mika BSc(Hons) Rhodes, PGCE - Digital Technology Mr Bruce Rawson BA Waikato, GDipTeach - Drama Miss Nicole Schollum BSc, BTeach Waikato - Science

Mr Daniel van den Berg BSpExSc – Teacher Aid e

Miss Shané Wilken - Teacher Aid e

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TIHOI VENT URE SCHOOL Management Mr Peter Evans BSc, PGCE, NZOIA, PHEC, RYA Powerboat - Director Mr Rob Evans BSc(Hons), PGCE, NZOIA, TESL – Head of Teach ing and Learning Mr Michael King DipOutdoorEd, DipOutdoorIns tructMan, NZOIA, PHEC – Head of Operations

Mr Cameron Walker DipOutdoorLead, NZOIA, PHEC, RYA Powerboat, Avalanche Management – Head of Outdoors

Teach ing Ins tructors Mr Richard Kersel BPhEd, GDipTL NZOIA Outdoor Firs t Aid Mr Richard Lange BTheol, GDipTeach, GDipArts, CertOutdoorRecIns t NZOIA PADI Mr Stewart Tukerangi BSportRec, DipOutdoorRec, DipTeach, NZOIA, PHEC Outdoor Ins tructors Mrs Tamara Green BA, CertOutdoorAdvSkillsLead, DipOutdoorRec, NZOIA, PHEC Mr David Lourie NZOIA, PHEC (until July) Mr David Moss DipOutdoorLead NZOIA Outdoor Firs t Aid (from July) Mr James McLean DipOutdoorIns tructGuid, NZOIA, PHEC Mr Emersyn Coxhead DipOutdoorEdMultiSkill NZOIA Outdoor Firs t Aid Support Staff Mrs Nicola Evans BDes Outdoor Firs t Aid – Wellbeing & Pas toral Support Mr Gerard Pascoe CertProfCook – Catering Manager (until May) Ms Ellie So per DipCulinaryArts - Head Che f (from May) Ms Karli Kn owles CertFoodSafety – Catering Assis tant Ms Wendy Pickett – Catering Assis tant Mrs AmandaWilcox CertFoodSafety – Adminis trator Mr Trevor Rus t – Chemical Handling

ITINERANT T UTOR S Mr Oliver Barratt BMus DipTeach – Woodwind Mr Ian Campbell – Singing Mr Jonathan Dunlo p MMus(Hons) - Organ Mrs Meleana Ead e – Bagpipes Ms Rosalie Glessing – Woodwind Mr Alan Grady – Drums Mr Chris Greenslad e BMus(Hons), PGDip, AIRMT – Pian o Mr Martin Griffiths - Cello Mr Adrian Hayward BMA, GDipTeach – Drums Mr Sam Koretz BA – Guitar Mr Simon Koretz – Guitar Miss Anna Leese - Voice Ms Elena Morgan – Lower Strings Mr Chris Nation BEdMus, DipTeach – Violin; Viola; String Group Mrs Marieke Nation BEdMus DipTeach – Ukulele Ms Kathryn Orbell BMus(Hons), LTCL, FR SM – Flute Mr Derek Shaw – Guitar Dr Ph illip Smith DMA – Organ Mr Bill Stoneham BMus – Trumpet; Upper Brass Mr Greg Taylor BA(Hons) – Pian o Mr Paul Trenwith - Banjo Mr Jack Walters – Pian o

S T UD ENT SERVICES Mr Blair Heaton BFA, MCouns, GDipTeach – Head of St ud ent Services Mrs Kate Begovich BNurs, RN – School Nurse Mrs Amy Henwood BNurs, RN - School Nurse Mrs Leah Gilland ers BNurs, MCouns – Counsellor Dr Michael Oehley MB ChB, PGDipTravMed, FRNZCGP – School Doctor

SPORTS DIRECTOR S Mr Lincoln Church ill BEd, DipTeach - Hockey Miss Gamble-Flint BSc(Hons) - Rowing Mr Hodd er – Cricket & Rugby Mr Alby King BSpExSc – Strength & Conditioning (until Augus t) My Indika Senarathne – Cricket (until July) Mr Duncan Murray - Cricket (from October) Mr Graham Smith - Swim Club Head Coach Mr Sam Wilkinson BSpLS, GDipTeach, UE FA A Licence – Football (until September)

ADMINIS TRATION Finance and Operations Mrs Lisa Richards BAcc, CA – Accountant

Mrs Sue O’Kee fe Creditors Mrs Jacky Stewart Creditors Mrs Jeanine Wardro p Debtors Miss Jennifer Purvis Executive Assis tant to the Headmas ter Mrs Sharon Chris tian Management Secretary Mrs Carol Rayner Acad emic Secretary Mrs Rachel Musgrave B Comm – HR and H&S Adminis trator Mrs Sandra Ad ern – Sports Adminis trator Mrs Debra Chapman – Receptionis t Marketing & Develo pment Mrs Nerroly Hay Head of Marketing and Develo pment Mrs Kalena Finlayson Collegians Executive Ofiicer (until June) Mrs Andrea Douglas BSpC – St Paul’s Foundation Mrs Morgan Mackenzie B Comm – Digital Marketing Executive (on leave) Miss Melissa Good BMA - Graph ic Designer Mrs Hayley Yorke Arch ivis t School Sho p Mrs Sandy Koo pman Manager Mrs Kelly Jenkins Mrs Natasha Waid e

BOARDING Head of Boarding Operations Mr Andrew Cons ta ble BSocSc Waikato, BLitt Deakin, MA Macquarie, DipEdSt, LRPS; Librarian

House Matrons Mrs Jody Wilson – Clark House Ms Karen L’Amie – Sargood House Mrs Dina van d er Walt - Williams

Mr Jacques Du Plessis BMS(Hons) Mr Baptis te Gren on (until April) Miss Emma Robinson BPhysio Mr Daniel Scanlon BHSHP GDip T Miss Marelize van d er Walt Mr Jehoash Wilkinson-Gee Gap Year Assis tants Mr Ben McLellan – United Kingdom

House

(until June)

Mrs Rochelle Smith BTeach - Harington

Mr Frank Rahmatallah – United

Boarding (until September)

Kingdom (until June)

Assis tant Housemas ters Mr Hugo Nankivell B ComAg,

Miss Sreymeas Nh il – Cambodia (until

PGDipStratMan(until June)

Mr Jacques Barnard – South Africa

June)

Mr Frans van d er Merwe BSpExSc MSc

(February-December)

PHEIC

Miss Franziska Schütte – Germany

Weekend Supervisor Mr George McNeil BPhEd B Comm

Mr Dirk Bad enhors t – South Africa

DipTeach

(from July)

Resid ential Supervisor Mr Heath Campbell BBus Resid ential Assis tants Mr Gary Calitz BSc BHSc(Hons) (from

(from April)

Miss Jessica Power BA(Hons) – South Africa (from July)

Mr Maximilian Ugowski – Germany (from July)

April)

FACILITIES & SERVICES Mrs Marie Robinson BBus, DipFM, MFMANZ – Head of Pro perty

Mrs Kirs ty Ryan - Facilities Adminis trator

Buildings Mr Adrian Wesford Cons truction Supervisor; School Carpenter

Mr Bill Goodman Buildings Maintenance

Catering Mr Chris to pher Warner - Head of Catering

Miss Elly Jones - Assis tant Catering Manager

Mr Matt Hickey - Senior Che f Duty Che fs Mr Man oj Monag han; Mr Richar Tejada; Ms Geraline Weherua; Miss Vivian Weherua; Ms Joanne Wilson Tuck Sho p Manager Mrs Nayana Patel Catering Assis tants Mr Sam Adams; Ms Renee Derix; Mr Stewart Gerrand; Mrs Baljit Kaur; Mrs Harjit Kaur; Mrs Pravina Patel; Mr Valentin o Simoncelli; Mrs

Sundra Sing h Cleaning Mrs Lind Lane - Head of Housekeeping Mr Glen Cameron; Ms Ellaine De Jesus; Ms Adriana Dickson; Ms Anna Faauila; Mr Glenn Fes tin; Ms Veronica Filgueiras; Miss Julia Fuentes; Ms Renata Fuentes; Mrs Maria Grajales; Ms Fran Karnuth; Ms Mavis McIntosh; Ms Liz Nelson; Mrs Ana Novaes-Giudice; Mrs Lorenna Olivera-Latapie; Mrs Penjamas Pipatsomtaua; Ms Desiree Williams Grounds Mr Joe Hollier Grounds and Facilities Manager

Mr Gareth Lus ty; Mr Daniel McQuoid; Mr Elliot McKinnel; Mr Keenan Membery; Mr Rex Newman; Mr Joshua Towers; Miss Maree Wood Laundry Mrs Mary Larsen Laundry Manager Mrs Angela Pussed eniya; Mrs Kumari Wanasinha

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