Network 2009 May

St Paul’s Collegiate School

The Journey

Elsewhere in this publication the events of the Jubilee weekend are recorded. Having had a time of reflecting on where we have come from, with all that that might encompass, it is fitting to embrace all that has worked well for our community and look forward to the journey of the next 50 years and the ways in which St Paul’s can be further nourished and strengthened. As I engage in numerous conversations across the school community I encourage Old Collegians to retain their links with St Paul’s and to continue to contribute in a multitude of ways to our ongoing development as they transition through their life, building a bridge from the past to the future.

From Headmaster

Term one ends highlighted by the very successful Jubilee celebrations and an excellent ERO report, both on the back of some outstanding student achievements.

This connection with the past is reflected in the fact that five Old Collegians sit on the current Trust Board; two Old Collegians are on the staff; several Old Collegians assist with the coaching of sports teams; a number of Old Collegians are members of the School Foundation; and of course a large number of Old Collegians have children being educated in the School. This is wonderful for the School and as we look forward I would encourage a continuation and extension of this involvement to ensure that future generations of the St Paul’s family continue to benefit from being involved in this special community. When the Founders took the ‘venture in faith’ to establish this School, it

Board of Trustees

Mr. P.J. Morgan QC (Chairman)

Mr. G.W. Thompson (Deputy Chair)

Mr. D.J. Gasquoine

Mr. J.H. Tanner

Mrs. S.K. Wootton

Mr. R.M. Ludbrook

Mr. M.L. Gutry

Dr.K.B. Morris

Mrs. L.G.Harris

DR KEVIN MORRIS

Kevin is based in Auckland as Director of Executive Development at the University of Auckland Business School. He returned to NZ five years ago having lived in Boston and New York for ten years, and previously worked at Harvard Business School and AOL Time

Warner. Kevin originally went to the U.S. to attend graduate school, and has a PhD in Education from Boston University. He is married to Cynthia and they have two young children: Charlotte and Matthew.

RICHARD LUDBROOK

Richard joined the Board in August 2008 and is also a committee member for St Paul’s Old Collegians’ Association. Richard attended St Paul’s from 1984 to 1988 (Williams House). He attained a BCom in Accounting (Canterbury) and a Post Graduate Diploma in Marketing (Lincoln).

Richard is a Chartered Accountant, a Member of NZ Institute of Chartered Accountants and a Member of Institute of Directors.

was done so with a clear vision, with much commitment, dedication and in many cases significant financial support. My hope is our current Old Collegians, having benefited from the vision and inspiration of these amazing men, will themselves feel motivated in the future to make a contribution to the next 50 years and beyond. A School benefits enormously from the ongoing involvement of its Old Collegians and we thank those who continue to make a contribution to St Paul’s. At the same time we also encourage other Old Collegians to consider ways in which they can strengthen what is an outstanding community.

Richard has held a variety of roles in Auckland and London, and most recently as GM – Operations at Aber, a Hamilton based company that imports and distributes gas appliances and gas equipment.

Areas of expertise include financial management, business planning, and business process improvement.

Richard is married to Felicity a GP in Cambridge and they have three boys.

His spare time is filled with spending time with family, fishing and mountain biking.

MURRAY GUTRY

Murray joined the Perry Group in 2001 and in 2008 was appointed Chief Executive. In addition, Murray has been

a Director for the Perry Group since 2003. Before joining the Perry Group, Murray was Chief Executive of Sport Waikato for four years and a National Programme Manager with the Hillary Commission. Murray

The Old Collegians’ Association exists as an organisation to enhance the experience of the St Paul’s community and act as a touchstone in the transition of our students from school life on into the independence of study or work.

In the academic arena the School continues its focus on the academic achievement of all its students by achieving a set of NCEA results that continues to reflect the high standard of education St Paul’s students are receiving. At all levels our students achieved well in excess of the national average and indeed at all three levels of NCEA our percentage pass rates were the best ever achieved under the NCEA assessment model. Particularly pleasing was a university entrance pass rate of 85% along with 29 scholarships.

The number of scholarships, on a percentage basis, was by far the best in the Waikato, and stands to reinforce the exceptional quality of the teaching and the commitment that staff make to their students here at St Paul’s.

Performance with heart has been a feature of St Paul’s teams. This year’s Maadi Cup regatta was no exception. Our students displayed a continuation of this spirit as our Senior Eight punched

has been a Trustee of the Perry Foundation since 2002 and is also a Trustee of the Adastra Foundation.

Murray has a Post Graduate Diploma in Business and a Diploma in Education both gained from Waikato University. He represented Waikato in rugby and was a national athletics representative for 10 years. Murray is married to Robyn, has two sons and enjoys keeping fit, golf, fishing and coaching his boys’ sports teams.

LYN HARRIS

Originating from Auckland, Lyn attended Massey University in Palmerston

North where she completed a BBS (Marketing) and a Graduate Diploma in Accounting. Following graduation Lyn moved back to Auckland and worked in the health food industry. Lyn moved to Hamilton when her

well above their weight in the Maadi Cup rowing regatta final. Although their qualifying time was only the third fastest in the heats the crew took the race by the scruff of the neck and, determined not to be left at the end of the race with the feeling of “what if” or “if only”, led through to the 1000m mark. Despite a sub six minute time the crew were pipped for fourth. Their efforts, however, made us all feel very proud to be associated with the School and we salute the crew for making the race a heart-stopping event.

Term one concluded with some nostalgia as the School farewelled Chaplain and Old Collegian the Reverend Trevor Fisher. Trevor has given outstanding service to our community over the past five years. He has been highly regarded by all members of the school community. We join as a school in wishing Trevor and his wife Andrea, a safe journey back to Canada and every success in their return to parish ministry.

husband started his livestock business with his father, specializing in the fledgling deer industry. At this time she took up a marketing role with Woolrest International. After the birth of their first son, Lyn joined Paul in the livestock business where they are both currently involved. She also helps Paul with his Real Estate business.

Lyn and Paul have two sons: Damon graduated from St Paul’s in 2007 (Hamilton) and Angus (Hamilton) is in Year 11. She has always been actively involved in the learning and growth of their children from Plunket days through to the present where she is secretary of the St Paul’s Parents’ Association.

In her spare moments Lyn enjoys holidaying at their beach home at Waihi Beach, gardening, book club and trying to keep up with the kids.

Heads of

School Head of School

JOHN SCOTT-JONES

Age: 17

Studying: English, History, Chemistry, Mathematics with Statistics, Biology

Interests: Playing the ukulele, surfing and hockey.

Has been a boarder at St Paul’s since Year 9 and in his last year at school is very involved and immersed in life at St Paul’s being Chapel Prefect and Head of School.

Deputy Head of School

KRISTEN COWLEY

Age: 17

Studying; Art History, Calculus, Biology, Chemistry and Physics

Interests: Art, water sports –mainly swimming and water skiing, and travelling.

Deputy Head of School

MATTHEW HOWARD

Age: 17

Studying: English, Chemistry, Accounting, Statistics and Modeling, and Economics - all at Scholarship level.

Interests: Passionate about all sport – trains for athletics in the summer. Involved in the 2009 Hillary Challenge (outdoor pursuits), loves skiing on Ruapehu and speaks fluent Spanish.

The Ward Family Scholarship

The Ward Family Scholarship is awarded to a Year 12 student to research, study or participate in an activity beneficial to their academic, personal, cultural or sporting development during their final year at school. Recipient for 2008 was John Scott -Jones. Thank you to Barry and Denise Ward for their ongoing support of this scholarship.

Outstanding

In order to achieve at scholarship standard a student has to place in the top 3% nationally – approximately the top 200 in New Zealand. To achieve outstanding scholarship a student has to be placed in the top 10 to 20 in that subject.

St Paul’s students once again produced another outstanding set of scholarship results from the 2008 NCEA examinations.

Most notable achievement was from joint Dux Joshua Marshall who won a Chemistry Scholarship in both 2006 and 2008, a Mathematics with Statistics Scholarship in 2007 and 2008, and Mathematics with Calculus Scholarship in 2008.

In addition, joint Dux Thomas Shaw achieved Scholarships in Biology, Chemistry and Physics, and Christopher Burn achieved Scholarships in Chemistry, Physics and Statistics. A particularly pleasing result was Craig McConnochie’s Outstanding Scholarship in Chemistry (top 20 in New Zealand) as well as a Scholarship in Biology.

A particular word of congratulations to the staff who worked many extra hours to provide support for the students.

Congratulations also to students and parents on these wonderful achievements. These results re-affirm St Paul’s as the top academic school in the Waikato.

In addition to the monetary rewards that our students won from the NZQA, a number of students have won some very prestigious awards from Universities and business communities both here and in Australia.

Student leavers of 2008 won in excess of $100,000 in prize money towards their university tuition.

Congratulations to the following students. Level three grade point average (g.p.a.) is given in brackets:

Josh Marshall (86%): Three Scholarships plus $46,000 in prize money. Winner of the Auckland University Scholarship. Josh is studying for a Bachelor of Science at Auckland University.

Tom Shaw (86%): Three Scholarships plus almost $10,000 in prize money. Winner of the University of Canterbury Engineering Scholarship and a Scholarship supported by Ballance Fertiliser. Tom is studying Engineering at Canterbury.

Christopher Burn (89%): Three Scholarships plus $6,500 in prize money. Christopher is at Canterbury University studying for a Bachelor of Science majoring in Chemistry and Physics.

Craig McConnochie (87%): Two Scholarships (including Outstanding Scholarship for Chemistry) plus almost $4,000 in prize money. Winner of the University of Canterbury Emerging Leaders’ Scholarship.

Akash Parekh (89%): Two Scholarships. Akash is now studying Commerce at Auckland University majoring in Accounting and Finance.

Dominic Campbell (83%): Two Scholarships. Dominic is studying Engineering Intermediate at Canterbury University.

David Ting (72%): Two scholarships.

The following students achieved one scholarship as follows:

Andrew Aitken Scholarship in Physics

Mark Calderwood Scholarship in History

Sunny Cho Scholarship in English

Ken Huang Scholarship in Calculus

Wallace Hung Scholarship in Statistics

Alice Jung Scholarship in Calculus

Roger Lee Scholarship in Chemistry

Stuart Nicholls Scholarship in Science

Sian Orr Scholarship in Accounting

John Scott-Jones (Year 12) Scholarship in English

Robert Torrance (Year 12) Scholarship in Statistics

Lisz Zhu Scholarship in Calculus

We wish these students every success as they take on new academic challenges in 2009.

MAJOR WAIKATO SCHOOLS: COMPARATIVE SCHOLARSHIP RESULTS

St Paul’s Collegiate School

• 29 Scholarships – 595 Students

Other Major Waikato Schools

• 30 Scholarships – 1600 students

• 28 Scholarships – 1077 students

• 14 Scholarships – 1600 students

• 24 Scholarships – 2000 students

• 08 Scholarships – 650 students

Scholarship Results: 2008

St Paul’s Once Again Tops The Waikato – 29 Scholarships!

Scholars’ Ties Year 11 and 12, 2008

YEAR 12

This year a total of 31 scholars’ ties are awarded to our Year 12 students of 2008.

To achieve a Scholars’ tie, a student must achieve a grade point average of 70% or more in their best four subjects. This calculation was done according to the School’s criteria of the grades, Excellence, Merit and Achieved registering 4, 3 and 2 points respectively. Thus for a unit of work

(Achievement Standard) that is worth five credits, a student achieving “Excellence” would score 20 points, one achieving “Merit” would score 15 points and so on. Each subject’s points are then accumulated and converted to a percentage. This percentage is the grade point average for that subject. Note that the school INCLUDES non achieved grades (zero points) in its calculation of the g.p.a. unlike NZQA who do not include the Not Achieved grades in their calculations.

We also acknowledge the achievements of new students who have joined the senior

Chris

Akash

school this year from other schools, and will recognise their achievements once we have all the relevant information.

YEAR 11

This year a total of 20 scholars’ ties were awarded to our Year 11 students of 2008. To receive a Scholars’ tie students must achieve a g.p.a. of 70% or more in their best five subject including English and Mathematics. Congratulations to the students listed below on successfully achieving the criteria.

From left to right:

David Ting

Burns

Parekh

Josh Marshall

Dominic Cambell

Tom Shaw

Craig McConnochie

St Paul’sEmbarks

on a New School Structure from 2010

St Paul’s Collegiate School recently announced that it will admit girls from Year 11 (fifth form) in 2010.

This decision was resolved by the Waikato Anglican Boys College Trust and the Fellows of the School and has been made in the 50th anniversary year of the School and 30 years after the School first admitted girls as students in Years 12 and 13. Headmaster, Greg Fenton, says the move has been made in response to the demand from families to have their girls educated at a school that is currently the top school in the Waikato in the academic outcomes of its students in NCEA and Scholarship exams. The Headmaster says this strategy is also aligned with the fact that the NCEA and CIE qualifications are viewed as a sequential three year programme and the change in structure will give girls access to the strong academic focus of the School for the entire three years. The philosophy of low class sizes, and attention to the individual learning needs of all its students will remain a key feature of the School.

To support the success of its Tihoi programme for adolescent boys St Paul’s will retain the ‘boys only’ structure in Years 9 and 10 and operate a single sex “Junior High School” for the boys at this level. The Tihoi Experience, where boys learn largely through action and consequence, is an 18-week residential venture school and supporting academic programme, unique in New Zealand to St Paul’s. This programme

is exclusively for Year 10 boys and important in the School’s strategy of growing adolescent boys in its education environment.At the completion of this year, boys will “graduate” to the Senior School.

Girls from Years 11–13 will participate in an enhanced Tihoi programme.

Campbell Elliott Retires

Hone Campbell Nossiter Elliott (Cam) retires from the Waikato Anglican Boys’ College Trust (WABCT) Board after 23 years of

service (1986 – 2009).

When talking with Cam about his service to the School, how does one capture in words, the “fire in the belly” of this man who has served the school generously and passionately for 23 years and will no doubt continue to have an active part to play going forward.

To Cam, educated at New Plymouth Boys’ High School as a boarder, it would have been natural to send his son Tim to the same school. However, “greedy” to spend as

much time with Tim as he could he chose a school closer to home and enrolled Tim at St Paul’s Collegiate, a natural follow on from his years at Southwell. This combining weekends together and the holistic Tihoi experience were driving factors.

Soon after Tim started at St Paul’s in 1983 Cam joined the Parents’ Association and served as Chairperson in 1985, just prior to being invited to join the WABCT Board. During earlier times the School employed

kitchen staff directly and Cam remembers the day the then Bursar, the late Max Clough, rang to say the kitchen staff were on strike and the Parents’ Association were rallied to fill the gap and serve students in the dining room.

Cam was the Founding Chairman of Great Oaks Trading which originated as the school tuck shop run by the parents. This company eventually became a limited liability company and has been a leading shop for school supplies in Independent schools in New Zealand.

Trevor Fisher Farewell to the Reverend

It is with more than a hint of sadness that the School farewelled Reverend Trevor Fisher at the close of Term One.

Reverend Fisher joined the School five years ago from Vancouver, Canada, as its 13th Chaplain. Coming to the role of School Chaplain, Trevor had an insight into the school that not many other new staff have when they arrive. Being an Old Collegian has ensured an empathy with the students and an understanding of some of the issues they face. His journey back to New Zealand culminated in a very bumpy plane ride just prior to showing up for an interview in the Headmaster’s office. Feeling and looking the worse for wear, he was enquiring about the possibility of a job. Things happen for a reason and Trevor’s arrival was in many ways destiny in action, given that the Reverend Peter Rickman had just resigned.

The role of the chaplain in a school will always be challenging because of the many and varied facets of the job. Unique to the role is the opportunity to influence a large captive group of young people on a regular basis. This requires the preparation of up to three sermons each week. One of the secrets to Trevor’s success has been the involvement of the School Chapel Team. The

way this team has worked within the School and the esteem in which Trevor is held by many students was palpable during the final prayers at the last service Trevor attended as Chaplain of the School.

Trevor’s love of the outdoors has given him a real affinity with Tihoi and this association has been a hugely enjoyable part of his chaplaincy. Whether it be taking a service by the rock wall, having dinner with boys in their house, or acting as a surrogate parent for boys whose parents were unable to be on parent tramp, you could always tell when Trevor had been at Tihoi by the spring in his step and the enthusiastic way he talked about how the Tihoi experience was so positive in shaping the young lives of Year 10 boys.

What will we miss about Trevor?

We will miss his enthusiasm for all things spiritual and sporting, but especially we will miss his free golf tuition. Trevor is an outstanding golfer. Playing with him is a treat – he is very competitive, hard on himself but also great company, tolerant and very good at giving helpful hints on ways to correct your game.

He will be missed at the Ambrose golf tournaments in which his expertise in the team has always given St Paul’s a degree of confidence in being competitive.

However, it is in his in his pastoral role that most of us will remember and miss Trevor. He has had a major impact on many members of the school community and it is that community that pays tribute and thanks to him for his service. The St Paul’s community wishes both Trevor and his wife Andrea every success, much fulfilment and a safe return to Vancouver, Canada. God be with you on your travels, in your role back in parish ministry and in your future.

Cam joined the Board in 1986 and has served through seven Chairmen and three Headmasters. He enjoys the “youthfulness” of the school, saying, “we have achieved some great things in our short existence and I believe there is a lot more to come”. He has been privileged to work with three outstanding Headmasters.

He has been involved in the process of choosing the Létourneau chapel organ which came boxed in 1400 pieces and has seen the upgrade of the Chapel itself. Cam says it is extremely pleasing to attend school functions such as Chapel services and Prize Giving in such a wonderful facility.

In the early days on the Board there were many discussions about the facilities at Tihoi …. the old huts: could they, would they, burn down? It has been satisfying for Cam to see these facilities upgraded and now a credit

to the dedicated staff that work there. He says all three sets of Directors have carried a tremendous responsibility in caring for the boys. He has enormous respect also for the staff at the school in both the classroom and the many extracurricular activities they provide.

Why has this man served on the Board for so long? He says it has been a role with huge challenges and much satisfaction, at a school that continues to “punch well above its weight”.

The fellowship and camaraderie has been wonderful with lifelong friendships established. There is always something new happening in the School and each time he comes up the Oak lined drive Cam feels a strong sense of belonging … belonging to a team that can make a difference. It was a great honour to

become a Fellow of the School and family connections to the school remain strong with son Tim recently elected to the position of President of the Parents’ Association, wife Lee a part time teacher at the school and grandson Aaron a current student at St Paul’s.

Photo Left to Right: Aaron Elliott, Cam Elliott, Tim Elliott and Lee Elliott

Visit by NASA Astronaut Colonel Eric Boe

Ree Varcoe, Marketing and Communications, Hamilton City Council, went to school with Colonel Eric Boe. She remembers him as one of her more studious classmates. With these “school connections” Ree orchestrated the opportunity to invite Colonel Boe to Hamilton to visit and talk with the students of Hamilton schools. St Paul’s was fortunate enough to be part of this programme. Colonel Boe visited St Paul’s on March 17, meeting first with the whole school at Assembly and afterwards with the St Paul’s Scholars’ Group.

Colonel Boe was selected as a pilot by NASA in July 2000, and reported to the Johnson Space Centre in August 2000. Following two years of training and evaluation he was assigned technical duties in the Astronaut Office, Advanced Vehicles Branch, Station Operations Branch, and Space Shuttle Branch. From October 2005 to October 2006, he served as NASA Director of Operations at the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center, Star City, Russia. In the Exploration Branch, he worked on the new Crew Launch Vehicle and Crew Exploration Vehicle. Colonel Boe completed his first space flight as pilot on STS-126 in November 2008 and has logged 15 days, 20 hours, 29 minutes and 37 seconds in space, completing 250 orbits and over six million miles. Highlights of that mission included expanding the living quarters of the space station to eventually house six-member crews by delivering a new bathroom, kitchenette, two bedrooms, an exercise machine, and a water recycling system. Colonel Boe took part in four EVAs (spacewalks), and delivered a new resident, Sandy Magnus, to the station, replacing Greg Chamitoff.

When asked by the Scholars’ Group how he came to be chosen to be an Astronaut and selected for a mission, Colonel Boe replied that it remains one of those mysteries. Perhaps it happened because it has always been his dream!

ADVICE FROM COLONEL BOE:

• Dream Big

• Life is a Jorney… Enjoy the Trip

• Never Give Up

• Find Your Passion

Discovering

History students and the Chapel Team from St Paul’s Collegiate School made a pilgrimage to the Bay of Islands in search of the nation’s founding document, Te Tiriti O Waitangi over Waitangi weekend. The group of 16 students was lead by Head of History, Mr Defyd Williams and the school Chaplain, Reverend Trevor Fisher.

The field trip included stops at Rangariri Pa, site of the crucial 1863 battle of the Waikato Wars, and Ruapekapeka Pa, the main battle site of the Northern Wars of the 1840s.

Politicians gravitated towards the St Paul’s students following the dawn service on the Treaty grounds. Bill English, the Deputy Prime Minister told them that he was very impressed with their effort and that hopefully next year more schools would come to find out what this day meant as the birthplace of the nation.

Phil Goff, Annette King and others spoke to the group, and were genuinely interested in their views. John Scott-

Scooter Power Waitangi

SJones, the Head of School, and Brayden Harwood, a Year 13 student, were interviewed by Paul Henry on TV’s Breakfast programme, and Scott-Jones was also invited to give a youth perspective on Radio New Zealand.

Students spoke of the experience as being spiritual. They used the opportunity to speak to the guests, protesters and politicians. John Scott-Jones summed it up for the whole group: “This has been an amazing experience. We had the chance last year to attend ANZAC Day and it has been interesting as a young New Zealander to have the chance to attend these significant events in the nation’s history and realise how important they are. All young New Zealanders should make the effort to get to events like this”.

t Paul’s Collegiate School technology students road test their motorized scooters – the culmination of a year’s work on the practical part of their unit standard “Tools for Work”.

All in all 20 scooters were made in 2008 and pride in their achievements is reflected in the broad grins on the faces of the boys as they test drive these in the school grounds.

St Paul’s Collegiate School

PRESENTS

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum

Book by: BURT SHEVELOVE and LARRY GELBART

Music and lyrics by: STEPHEN SONDHEIM

Director: NICK CLOTHIER

Musical Direction: FRANCIS COWAN

July 28th, 29th & 30th at 7.30pm

Southwell School Centre for Performing Arts

Tickets will be available from St Paul’s School Office

Ph 9579988

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Rock OurThe School Arms

The Arms of the School were adopted in their present form in 1960.

The Arms are a shield in the School colours of black, gold and white. The original Trustees chose to make use of black because of its association with St Paul’s School in London. Gold was chosen because at the time it had not been used by any other independent school in New Zealand. White adds a formal look and was the third colour to be incorporated into the colour palette of the Arms.

Under the shield is the Latin motto “State in Fide”. The literal translation of this is “Stand Firm in the Faith” which recognises the central role the Church plays in the life of the School. It is taken from the 13th verse of the 16th chapter of the first epistle of St Paul to the Corinthians. The complete verse is: “Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit ye like men, be strong”.

It is fitting that the motto should have been taken from the writings of St Paul and that it should have a close connection in meaning with the crossed swords of St Paul, which form the coat of arms.

Schofield

Gary S.

Gary S. Schofield (Hall 1970 -1974) was this year’s guest speaker at St Paul’s Collegiate School Prizegiving Ceremony. He is the president of The Global Concern, an organization articulating practical solutions to the perils of global warming. He is also a writer, television producer and artist. With a BSc in Biochemistry, a career in the Arts, and a keen interest in History, he has sought to add this richness to all of his work.

• He addressed American veterans of five wars, including the current conflicts of Iraq and Afghanistan, at the Veterans Medical Center, Washington, D.C. on September 10, 2004 and Australian veterans at the Australian Embassy, Washington D.C. in 2007

• Author of “Iwo Jima and Gallipoli, he delivered the ANZAC Lecture on the topic of Gallipoli at Georgetown University in 2005.

• He addressed the leaders of the US Armed Forces in the Office of the Secretary of Defense at the Pentagon in 1997.

• He wrote and delivered “The Big Picture”, a multi-media production at the New Zealand Embassy, Washington D.C. on behalf of film producer Roger Donaldson in1994.

• He is the producer of the “New Dimensions” educational television series.

• Portraits include: Sir Edmund Hillary, Secretary William Perry, and General Shalikashvili

KEY MESSAGES FROM GARY’S SPEECH

“New Zealand has a disproportionate weight to its voice in the world. How can four million people have a say in a world of seven billion?.... but Kiwis do, because of their geographical situation but also because of their education; New Zealand’s high standard of education. That is how we, as individual New Zealanders, compete and make our way in the world.”

“Never before has every country been threatened by the same force at the same time. This is of course climate change.”

“Nearly everything you do will fail… so do a lot, and have friends that are smarter than you are.”

“When I was at school I was told that these were the best days of my life… . “Oh no, but I am miserable. This is as happy as I get?”… . No, They are not the best years. Those are ahead of you. These are just the most memorable and formative… . You are the sum of all those people that have touched you in life and as such you and I are part of the school’s first 50 years.”

“For what else can ambition be but a permanent state of dissatisfaction? If you are content with your lot, if you are happy, it’s over!”

St Paul’s

Parents’ Association

THE OBJECTS OF THE ST PAUL’S PARENTS ASSOCIATION ARE AS FOLLOWS:

• To promote the welfare of and goodwill towards St Paul’s Collegiate School, Hamilton and St Paul’s Collegiate Tihoi Venture School

• To provide amenities for St Paul’s Collegiate School, Hamilton and St Paul’s Collegiate Tihoi Venture School

• To provide occasions of hospitality and entertainment to the members of the School community and promote welfare of, and assistance to, deserving students

• To do all such things as are incidental and conclusive to the attainment of the aforementioned objects

The fundraising activities of the Parents’ Association in the past year have amounted to about $100,000. This included funds from fees, donations and individual fundraising efforts, the cattle scheme, and interest on fixed deposit.

The Association has continued to support sporting and cultural groups who need assistance, as well as day and boarding houses, and some individuals, to the tune of about $25,000. It has also been gratifying to continue with funding for the Parent’s Association Scholarship. James Turner has been a recipient of Parents’ Association support, in this way, recently.

The Association special project for the past year has been to support the Orchestra and Music Department with the provision of new instruments. Fundraising for this project was launched on “Ladies Night”. Some instruments have been purchased and procurement of the remainder is awaiting input from the new Director of Music. A sum in excess of $50,000 has been raised towards the realisation of this project.

The Men’s Night was another successful fundraising event, in no small way due to the efforts of Lyn and Paul Harris, and Dallas Fisher. The money raised at this event went towards the purchase of a new Zodiac boat for Tihoi.

It was a big year for hospitality, with Association involvement in a new format for the Leavers’ Dinner, the New Parents’ Dinner and the morning tea provided in the Pavilion during winter sports fixtures.

The Annual Dinner for Year 12 Parents on ball night was once again organised by Committee members, and was well patronised. The Celebration of Music, another annual event, also benefited by the Association’s assistance. Every hospitality event the Association is involved in further enhances the relationship between school and home. These hospitality events have been a lot of work for those involved and sincere thanks is extended by the outgoing President, Fiona Hall, to those who put in many hours to ensure that these events ran smoothly.

A big “thank you” is extended to the following retiring members of the Parents’ Association:

Ross Bradstreet has been an outstanding community minded man, who has given tirelessly to ensure the financial success of the Association through the organisation of the cattle scheme. His calm manner has always re-assured the Association that enough calves would be reared, enough graziers found, and even in the midst of the drought was sure that everything would be OK! He was right! Thank you.

• 2007 NZ Optimist Nationals: 2nd Place overall

• World Optimist Championships (Sardinia, Italy): New Zealand Winner of the Miami Herald Trophy, Top performing Team, Gold Medal and 34th Individual Placing

• 2008 Tanner Cup, Inter-provincial P-Class competition representing BOP: 2nd Place

• Tauranga Cup, P-Class Nationals: National Champion

James will be competing for New Zealand at the 2009 Volvo ISAF World youth Championships in Brazil later in the year.

Patterson and Sue

two

standing members, also retired this year. Jenny has held the role of Vice President. Both Jenny and Sue were always willing to help at every event the Association has organised.

Thanks also to Leigh, Karin and Peter, who are also retiring from the Committee.

Outgoing President Fiona Hall’s parting comment was to say: “It has been my absolute pleasure to be involved with such a smart, hard working organisation, with people who have made me laugh, and who have totally impressed me with their commitment to do what is right, not only for the Association but always for St Paul’s Collegiate School.”

Jenny

Parker,

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James Turner

Jubilee

The first was a name. The Founders of St Paul’s chose a name that is rich in meaning and would be a worthy patron for the hope that was in them.

St Paul’s takes its name from the greatest apostle of the Mediterranean, a man who laid the foundations of the Church in Greece, Italy and what is now Turkey. St Paul built these early Christian communities on a foundation that he knew would last and endure. So too this school would be built on the same foundation and grow from generation to generation for fifty, one hundred, one hundred and fifty and more years.

The second symbol they gifted was a motto, State in Fide, “stand firm in your faith”. This was a saying of St Paul which comes from 1 Corinthians,16: 13-14.

“Be watchful, stand firm in your faith, be courageous, be strong. Let all that you do be done in love.”

This was what St Paul said to the Church in Corinth when it was just six years old, just after it was founded. The Christian Church as a whole was only thirty years old at the time. St Paul knew that this call to be watchful, to be firm in faith, to be courageous, to be strong and to do everything in love, would be the kind of foundation that would not be shaken over time. Two thousand years later we know that his hope was vindicated. The churches of Corinth are strong and active, still witnessing the transforming vision that was St Paul’s message.

The third symbol the founders gifted was a school shield, featuring two golden swords crossed over a black background with a golden rim. The sword is the symbol of St Paul; it speaks of his eloquence and of his death but it also comes from something he said to the Church in Ephesus. In the Epistle to the Ephesians, 6:11:

“Be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. Put on the full armour of God that you may be able to stand your ground and after you have done everything, to stand. Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waste, the breastplate of righteousness in place, your feet fitted in readiness that comes from the Gospel of Peace. Take out the shield of faith, the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.”

So the golden sword is the word of God, that is the wisdom of God, and the light of God which is revealed in the Bible and the teachings of Jesus. The heart of the message of Jesus is featured in frosted glass in the cross shape of the east window of this chapel. St Paul knew that the word, the wisdom of God, would be an instrument of grace and justice and goodness in the world. The Founders of this school wanted this grace and justice and goodness to be at the heart of this school community.

It is for all these reasons that the people who designed this chapel wanted it to reflect the life message and mission of St Paul and so they designed it in the shape of a tent. St Paul had earned his living in Corinth by being a tent maker. There was no money about to pay him and resources were scarce but he used his tent making skills to support himself. So it was with the beginnings of this school: it only began because of a passionate vision, with little original resource. This came later, after much struggle planning and self sacrifice. Just like St Paul.

I believe that when you come to your old age you will remember the name of your school, its motto and its shield. You will be

able to tell your grandchildren, your family or your friends that you went to a place that taught you to stand firm in your faith “state in fide”. This will have been the only sure foundation for your life; this is what the Founders wanted you to have and to know. This is what gives the School its special character, its uniqueness. This is the x-factor of the School, which is of course the Christ factor. You can build your life on this and these routes will turn out to be the foundation of a living tree that sends its roots deeper and deeper into the soil, growing tall and strong.

Can I say to the Principal, the outgoing Chaplain, the Board, the teachers and the students that the Diocese of Waikato is proud of the way you have honoured the name of this school, its motto and shield as well as respected this sacred space, this holy tent of prayer, the Chapel of Christ the King. God bless you all richly on this your Fiftieth Jubilee Anniversary day.

“Be watchful, stand firm in your faith, be courageous, be strong. Let all that you do be done in love.”

With this foundation, this School will share its life and gifts with many more generations of students. Thanks be to God.”

+David J. Moxon Bishop of Waikato Jubilee Address

01. John Branch, Lee Read, Ann and Richard Walker and Ian McLaren

02. James and Bruce Langley

03. Friday night crowd

04. Bruce Thorrold, John Sadler, Michael Hewat, Peter Burt, Mark Batchelor and Gordon Holmes

05. Gary Judkins, Kay Etheridge and Paul Etheridge

06. Sunday morning

07. Alan Bethell, Claire Hart, Diana Plant and Robert Gilmour

08. Andrew Bryant, John Oehley and Chris Luman

09. Keith van Niekerk and Geoff Dell

10. MP David Bennet, Jon Tanner and Lex De Jong

11. Jennifer Purvis, Malcolm and Lorna Hill

12. Daryl Lyes, Susan Lawrence, Nic Jensen, Sonia Wells and Michael Lawrence (student)

13. John and Alison Dawson, Julie and Phil Morgan and Greg Thompson

14. Andrew and Lee Picot and Geoff and Maria King

15. Friday night

16. Ian Bull, Bill Turner and William Holden

17. Sunday morning after Chapel

18. Andrea De la Rue, Richard Clark and James Hunt cut cake

19. Lex de Jong, Lee Picot, Anne Giuse and Roger Gower

20. Peter Fitchett and Diana Plant

21. Amy Whetu Wendy Watson and baby Millie

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22. Dave Mackay being presented with his service and supporters ties

23. Jazz band

24. Saturday night Jubilee dinner

25. Reverend Ralph Robertshaw and Diana Robertshaw

St Paul’s Collegiate School

“We have arrived at 50 years old as a result of the great vision and stewardship

The St Paul’s Foundation was established in 2004 as the key fundraising arm for St Paul’s Collegiate School. It is wholly owned by the Trust Board of the school but encouraged to operate “independently” in its fundraising activities. The purpose of a school endowment fund is to act as a buffer against declining sources of other income such as government grants.

The vision of the Founders 50 years ago focused on sustaining, protecting and supporting the school well into the future. This was supported by both physical and financial commitment of these dedicated and visionary people. For the governors since and the current governors the focus has not changed.

The Foundation got off to a flying start but with the departure of the Development Officer, activities have recently been low key. In late 2008 the Foundation appointed a new Chairperson, Old Collegian Greg Thompson (1971–1975 Hamilton House). Greg is a partner in the law firm Russell McVeagh in Auckland and has a son boarding at St Paul’s. Greg is supported by Tim Aitken, Kerry Kirk, Margaret Forsythe and Fiona Hall. The current Foundation Board embraces inclusivity and to this end has a strategy to forge links with groups and individual Old Collegians who are keen and able to make a contribution to Foundation activities and strategy alongside the Board. The link with Dave MacKay and the group of Foundation Pupils he co-ordinates in Auckland are an example of this.

WHY DO WE NEED A FOUNDATION?

As the needs for educating our students change, alongside a physically and socially

evolving world, it is the obligation of the School to plan and meet the educational developments that will fit and support students to take their place in a global environment. St Paul’s has produced a number of significant business and sporting leaders in the past, however as with all businesses, as technology advances and the speed of development increases, the ability of the school to rapidly respond fiscally to such changes becomes more challenging. Financial support of the school has never been more important than in the current economic climate and it is the vision of the Foundation to build an endowment fund that will support the school in rapidly developing times and at times when the economy is more challenging.

The spirit of educational philanthropy is well developed in many other countries and becoming equally important in New Zealand. Successful educational organisations are supported by a strong and vibrant Foundation and St Paul’s is no exception. The Foundation believes it is important to provide all of its donors with a high level of comfort that a proportion of their funds will be allocated to capital enhancement while some will be spent on immediate projects and scholarships.

To ensure that donations are distributed consistently and defensibly the Directors of the Foundation in consultation with the WABCT Board have established an annual budget and a policy in which income will be allocated to the following categories:

• Management and Administration (5 -15%)

• Capital Growth (40% - 50%)

• Grants, scholarships and special projects (40% - 50%)

These allocations have been made in recognition of the desire to establish and grow a long term capital fund from donations, bequests or interest/dividends.

HOW CAN WE EACH MAKE A DIFFERENCE?

The Foundation seeks your support through the Annual Giving Programme, Foundation Membership and the Bequest programme. The Foundation considers no contribution is too small. It is seeking to reinstate the Annual Giving programme (see details opposite ) as a start to its 2009 fundraising programme. This programme asks every member of the St Paul’s community to make a one-off gift or a regular pledge contributed over a number of years. Please complete the enclosed coupon and help make a difference.

“The Whole is Greater than the Sum of the Parts”

WHAT HAS THE FOUNDATION ACHIEVED FOR THE STUDENTS OF ST PAUL’S COLLEGIATE SCHOOL THIS YEAR?

Due to the generous support of The Douglas Charitable Trust, Mrs A.D. Paykel and Lady Fisher a new High Ropes Course has been installed at Tihoi.

Tihoi High Ropes Course

This very impressive course will be available for use in term two following the completion of a five day staff training course covering all the safety aspects, correct techniques for undertaking activities, rescue

Foundation

stewardship of our former Governors.”

techniques and the ability to increase the challenge of each component. Both students and staff are looking forward to the integration of this facility into the Tihoi programme. We will have photos of students enjoying the challenges of this course in future editions.

For those Old Collegians who are coming to the Tihoi Reunion on the weekend of July 4th and 5th 2009 be prepared for a treat!

Contribution to New Fleet of Vehicles for Tihoi

Getting the students of Tihoi safely to their activities has always been uppermost in the Tihoi Directors’ minds and after some years of nursing the “Old Truck” along there was an audible sigh of relief and smiles all round as four vehicles were ceremoniously handed over to Chris and Cyn and a team of supporting neighbours. In true community spirit two of the Tihoi neighbours had made themselves available to come up to St Paul’s Campus and assist the Tihoi staff in delivering the vehicles to Tihoi. A blessing was conveyed upon the vehicles and their drivers before leaving the campus at St Paul’s. The convoy looked spectacular as it drove down the drive.

Annual Giving Programme

“The Whole is Greater than the Sum of the Parts”

Each of us as individual members of the St Paul’s community have benefited, either directly, or indirectly through our children or grandchildren, from the unique educational opportunities that St Paul’s has to offer. Further, as members of the school community we can contribute to the ongoing development of the School in many ways, one being by making a donation through the Annual Giving Programme. Giving to the School in such a way will help to develop and improve the school environment and facilities for current and future generations of students. Below are some of the projects the School is pursuing with some guidelines as to the donation level. However, we stress that no gift is too small. Just imagine what we can achieve in a community of in excess of 6500 members if we each made a contribution.

CHAPEL AUDIO VISUAL

UPGRADE TECHNOLOGY

The spiritual hub of our community the Chapel is not immune to the advances of technology and is in need of an upgrade of its AV equipment.

Project Target Suggested Gifts

$15,000 5 x $1000 10 x $500

10 x $200 20 x $100 20 x $50

LIBRARY RESOURCES FUND

Books and Periodicals for the Library

Project Target Suggested Gifts

$2500 2 x $500 2 x $250

5 x $100 5 x $50

10 x $25

LIBRARY TECHNOLOGY UPGRADE

Project Target Suggested Gifts

$20,000 5 x $1000 10 x $500

20 x $200 35 x $100

50 x $50

TEACHERS RESOURCES –TECHNOLOGY

Developments in technology are increasing rapidly and the area of resources available for teachers is no exception.

Project Target Suggested Gifts

$15,000 5 x $1000 10 x $500 10 x $200 20 x $100 20 x $50

ENDOWMENT FUNDS

Staff Endowment Fund

A sacrosanct fund established to generate income to support the development of our most valuable resource; the teaching staff. Income from this fund is used at the discretion of the Headmaster and Board.

Student Scholarship Endowment Fund

A sacrosanct fund where the capital is invested and income used, at the discretion of the Headmaster and Board to support student scholarships.

Waikato Secondary Schools

Athletic Championships

The team of thirty performed exceptionally well in this competition.

Fifteen of the group secured top three placings in individual events and a further six students earned a similar result in the 4 x 100m relays. Overall the team secured eight individual and two relay titles, seven individual and two relay second place finishes and six third place finishes.

Cameron French continued the fine form he has displayed over the summer by winning the Open 300m Hurdles, the Senior Boys’ 110m Hurdles and being a member of the winning 4 x100m relay team. Lucien Nabbs was the other multiple individual title winner on the day with victories in the Intermediate Boys’ 100m, 100m Hurdles and 4 x 100m Relay. In the intermediate boys’ age group Sam Hewat was one of the busier and more successful athletes on the day with victories in the 400m and 4 x 100m Relay and a narrow 3cm second placing in the Triple Jump. Sam and Lucien were joined by Hadleigh May and Aaron Keppler to form the winning 4 x 100m relay team.

Oliver Smith set the only school record on the day with his win in the 3000m in a time of 9 minutes 23 seconds. This time took 26 seconds off the old record.

Sarah McCallum proved how quick she is on the track by finishing second in the Senior Girls’ 200m and third in the 100m. Sarah along with her sister Emma and Bryony Wilson and Stephanie Henley-Smith formed the team that placed second in the Senior Girls’ 4 x 100m Relay.

James Hunt took a break from his cricketing endeavours to win the Junior Boys’ 80m Hurdles by one hundredth of a second and Michael Eggleton put in a dominant performance to lead from start to finish in the Senior Boys’ 800m.

Marc Jacquet continues to impress with his performances over 100m and 200m with his second place results in both events. Bennet Rogers in the Junior Boys’ 300m impressed many with his electric start and gutsy finish for second and Aaron Keppler ran well to dip under 24 seconds in finishing second in the Intermediate Boys’ 200m. Michael Loft and John Roach both threw well to

place second and third respectively, in the Intermediate Boys’ and Senior Boys Javelin. Isaac Smith proved his sporting versatility by finishing third and fourth in Senior Boys’ Triple Jump and Long Jump respectively. Andrew Milne, on the back of some good training form, placed third in the Senior Boys’ 3000m and Jack Murphy battled shin soreness to finish third in the Senior Boys’ 100m and Jack along with Isaac and Marc joined Cameron to win the Senior Boys 4 x 100m.

Sean Henley-Smith, Aaron Crow, Vaughan Christie and Bennet Rogers all ran well to secure second place in the Junior Boys’ 4 x 100m Relay with some good baton changes being the feature of their performance. The standard of performance from other members of the team that could not quite make a top three placing was very positive and they are to also be commended on their efforts.

Fifteen athletes from the St Paul’s team qualified to represent the Waikato Bay of Plenty region at the North Island Secondary Schools’ Athletic Championships.

Aon Maadi Cup National Secondary Schools’ Rowing Competition

1st Hamilton Boys’ High School (5.53.21)

2nd Westlake Boys’ High School (5.53.76)

3rd Christ’s College (5.58.37)

4th St Paul’s Collegiate School (5.58.83)

The first four crews above in the Aon Maadi Cup final went under six minutes and up until this year any crew timing less than six minutes would have been assured of a medal.

The St Paul’s boys say “this is the best we have ever raced” and they are really proud of this. They gave their all and that has been very satisfying.

In total St Paul’s had five crews in A Finals, seven crews in B Finals and four crews in Semi-finals. Well done rowers!

RESULTS

Competing in an A final signifies a crew is rowing in the top 8 in NZ

Competing in a B final signifies a crew is rowing in the top16 in NZ

A Final Results

Boys U17 Coxed Four – placed 4th (6.41.11)

Boys U15 Coxed 8 – placed 3rd (6.38.34)

Boys U16 Coxed Four – placed 3rd (6.46.65)

B Final Results

Boys U18 Coxed Four – placed 3rd (7.14.70)

Boys U15 Coxed Four – placed 3rd (7.15.28)

U17

U16

& 15 Crew: Alex Hargreaves, Liam O’Donoghue, Jluke Wylie-Miln, Joseph Valzien, Johannes MacPherson, Theo MacDonell, Aaron Elliot, William Cooper, Jesper Mannson (cox)

Crew: Grayson Croasdale, Hamish Mahon, Maxwell StuartJones, Izak Eksteen, Zak Laurich (cox)

Waikato Secondary Schools’ Swimming Meet

With a roll of just under 600 students St Paul’s Collegiate School managed to swim incredibly well at the Waikato Secondary Schools’ Swimming meet held on Wednesday March 25th. The School took first place in the Men’s Team rankings and ninth in the Women’s Team rankings – the later with a roll of just 60 girls to draw on. At a school where students with physical disabilities are well accommodated St Paul’s was the only school to have an entry in the disability section.

Jonathan Pullon took first place in both the Boys’ 19 and Under 200m Freestyle, and19 and Under 100m Individual Medley (IM).

Andrew Pullon took first place in both the Boys’ 19 and Under 100m Breaststroke, and 19 and Under 100m Backstroke.

Nicholas McGuire-Holcroft swam a great race to pick up a second in the 16 and Under 100m Backstroke.

St Paul’s won the 4 x 25m Boys 19 and Under Medley Relay, and the girls achieved a commendable third in their 19 and Under 4 x 25m Medley Relay.

Of note was Megan Cowley swimming in the 19 and Under group at age 15 years and taking fifth place in the 100m IM and a highly commendable first place in the 19 and Under 100m Breaststroke.

The number of places in the final six of each event contributed to the overall team placing and was an indication of the strong contribution of all the competitors – well done team!

NZ Shooting Nationals

In March the St Paul’s shooting team competed in the New Zealand Nationals that were held in Hamilton. Once again there were a number of outstanding performances, highlighting the considerable strength of this sport within the school.

The best individual performances recorded were from Jack Norwood who won the New Zealand Junior High Gun title with an overall score of 434/450 beating the top Australian junior by one point. This performance meant he was also automatically selected for the New Zealand McIntosh team as a junior. He also placed second in the Open Ball Trap event.

During this tournament Jack also broke the New Zealand Open record for a consecutive Long Run. His Long Run finally came to an end with a score of 1473 beating the previous record by a massive 545 points.

Liam Buchanan also had a very impressive first National tournament competing in the B Grade competition. He gained a fourth place in both the Double Rise, and Points competitions as well as gaining his first 100 Long Run badge. Owen Robinson was another shooter who performed well gaining a first place in the Junior Ball Trap.

TRANS TASMAN COMPETITION

During the Nationals the Trans Tasman Interschool Competition was also held. The top five New Zealand secondary school teams were selected from last year’s Nationals and St Paul’s was invited to participate along with Waiuku College, King’s College, Whangarei Boys’ High School and Napier Boys’ High School. These New Zealand teams competed against a similar number of teams selected from Australian secondary schools in a sudden death points competition.

Each shooter had 25 targets with a maximum value of three points per target. The maximum number of points a team could gain was 375.

The weather deteriorated during the morning and the targets became very unpredictable. St Paul’s began strongly and as the rounds progressed superb second barrel recovery shots kept points losses to a minimum.

Jock Saxton shot a possible 75/75 with Jack Norwood and Owen Robinson on 73, Liam Buchanan 72 and James Pritchard 65. This gave the team a winning total of 358 points, six points clear of Whangarei BHS on 352, King’s College with 333 and Cohuna College from Australia on 332.

This was a fantastic result and one St Paul’s can be very proud of. The team will now travel to Australia to defend this trophy in November.

Photo St Paul’s Collegiate School –

Shooting Team – From Left to Right James Pritchard, Jock Saxton, Owen Robinson (with cup), Jack Norwood and Liam Buchanan

Megan Cowley

Jonathan Pullon

Chris Tseng in Relay

Andrew Pullon

From the Office of the Old

Collegians

A special welcome to Campbell Ludbrook who has taken over from Kerry Kirk as President of the St Paul’s Old Collegians’ Association.

Campbell was a student at St Paul’s between 1985 and 1989 (School House) and is married to Angela. They have two children – Zara 5 and Olivia 3. Campbell is supported by committee members Tim Elliot (Hall 83–87), Amy Whetu (Harington 97–98), Andrew Mortimer (Williams 93–97), Richard Ludbrook (Williams 84–88), Philip Morgan (Williams 68–72), Daryl Lyes (Sargood 03–05), Justin Kerr and Trevor Fisher (Hamilton 67–69) who left for Canada at end of Term 1.

It was great to see so many Old Collegians at the 50th Jubilee celebrations, the highlight being the Saturday night Jubilee dinner. A special thank you to the Jubilee Committee and school staff who assisted with to the Jubilee preparations. It was very fitting that a book on the history of the School was completed in time for the Jubilee. The book is called A Venture in Faith and was written by Bruce Hamilton. Bruce has written a number

of school history books over the years including Wanganui Collegiate School. The book has been well researched and is a very comprehensive account of school developments over the first 50 years. A Venture In Faith at $89.95 can be purchased from the Old Collegians’ office or by phoning 07-957-8805.

The 50th Jubilee is the Old Collegians major event of this calendar year. Other events that are planned include the Tihoi 30th reunion on July 4th at the Tihoi Campus and social functions in Hamilton, Auckland, Wellington and Gisborne.

If you are passing though Hamilton please do not hesitate to call in at the Old Collegians’ Office where the 50th Jubilee decade boards and archival material are on display. The Archives Room is open on Tuesdays and the Executive Officer will be available to take tours of the School on this day.

Campbell Ludbrook, President

Reunions

FIELDAYS DINNER:

Friday June 12. Come and visit us at the Fieldays stand East 77, which is easily located through Gates 3 and 4. We will have continuous tea and coffee available as well as nibbles.

All Old Collegians in the Waikato area as well as those here for Fieldays, are invited to come and join us for dinner and drinks in the Long Room at St Paul’s from 6pm onwards. Buffet dinner with complimentary drinks $35.00 per person. Numbers are limited.

RSVP by June 5th to Deborah McRae 07 957 8805

d.mcrae@stpauls.school.nz

AUCKLAND DINNER:

We are in the process of confirming a venue and speaker for this event. Please keep

an eye on the School website for further information.

RSVP essential Deborah McRae 07 957 8805

d.mcrae@stpauls.school.nz

LONDON REUNION:

The afternoon of Sunday August 16 2009 will see a gathering for all Old Collegians, their partners and families in the London area. Come along for a catch up and reminisce with others who have left St Paul’s. The final details are still being organized. Please keep an eye on the School web site for updated details. Anyone who is interested please contact Guy Cheeseman at the email address below.

RSVP Guy Cheeseman London 01730 892670 sales@dowers.fsnet.co.uk

KEEPING IN TOUCH

In the future we would like to be able to notify Old Collegians of events by email and text. This will allow us to get information to you in a timely manner. To assist us with this please click on the school website www.stpauls.school.nz and then click on “School Community”, “Old Collegians” “Update Details” or phone 07-9578805 to advise us of your email and mobile phone numbers.

A VENTURE IN FAITH BINDING

The initial binding issues that have been experienced with this book have been resolved. Those Old Collegians who have purchased a book can return it to us and we will provide a new copy at no expense to you. Most people should have been telephoned about this but if not please do not hesitate to call the Executive Officer, Old Collegians on 07 9578805 or email oldcollegians@stpauls.school.nz

GISBORNE SHOW AND DINNER:

St Paul’s will once again have a stand at the Gisborne show on the 16th, 17th and 18th of October. Please join us on the Friday night (16th) at 6.30pm for dinner. We would love to see current parents, Old Collegians and any new prospective parents. This will be held at The Works Café, $40.00 per head with a cash bar running throughout the night. RSVP to Marie Burke rob.marie@xtra.co.nz

WELLINGTON DINNER:

This will be held later in the year, please keep an eye on the School website for details

Archives Network

It was a real pleasure to meet the many Old Collegians who visited the Archives during the 50th Jubilee celebrations

It was wonderful to be able to put a face to the many people we have spoken to previously and a name to many of the unnamed photographs we have on display. The most popular exhibit during the weekend was the Headmaster’s caning book! It does make interesting and often sobering reading of what were acceptable practices of the time.

St Paul’s Collegiate School Archives is now a reality. Much identifying, sorting, storing and collecting has been done and continues. Both present pupils and Old Collegians are enjoying the ‘portraits’ of history by way of photos, clippings and stories, that now cloak the walls. A sense of order is emerging with the newspaper clippings, photograph files and

other written material. Early school and chapel records, Tihoi papers and videos now have their own area of storage making both location of and access to these files easier.

Old Collegians will soon be able to request a copy of a particular photograph, newspaper or Network article and eventually view school memorabilia. We hope to make use of electronic facilities to enhance this service to our Old Collegians in this way. Once the sorting is complete it is planned to catalogue all of our archival material.

Thank you to all the Old Collegians who have lent photographs, old uniforms and other personal memorabilia for display at the Jubilee. Many records are still missing from the archives and we continue to seek

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your help in filling our missing bits of history. We still require more individual photographs of rugby and cricket, along with any type of memorabilia you might have tucked away, particularly from the 1970s and 1980s. If you are able to lend any material to the archives for copying or would be happy to donate your photographs and other records to the school Archives please contact the Archives on 079578805 or email archives@ stpauls.school.nz

Susan Mellsopp works in the Archives each Tuesday and that is a good day to call in person, if you have any archival material for us or if you wish to phone and speak with her personally.

Founders’ Day Service

Every year there is a service of thanksgiving for the Founders of the School, Messrs George Ivan Clark, Eric Freeman ClaytonGreen, Marcus Rattray Fitchett, Harry Gardner Hall, Neville Irving McKean, Paul Clement Scott Sergel, Henry Augustus Swarbrick and Robert Henry Wynyard. The service is usually held on the seventh Sunday of the second term. This year this falls on Sunday May 24, 2009 at 7.30pm. ALL WELCOME

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A Day in the Life of Geoffrey Troughton (Williams 1980 – 1984)

Ihave been working in the Sudan for the last four years as a civilian member of the United Nations (UN). I was initially stationed in the capital, Khartoum, for two years then moved to the Southern Sudan capital town of Juba, where I live in the UN compound.

WHY AM I HERE?

The UN is here to support and facilitate the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) which was established in 2005 to stop the civil war that has raged throughout the country for the last 25 years.

WHAT DO I DO?

I am in the aviation field, and no I am not a pilot. I work in the Airfield Infrastructure Unit and it is our job to ensure all the airfields, airports and helicopter landing sites are usable and safe for our aircraft. My job requires me to look after such things as airport security, runway maintenance, fire fighting, pest and vegetation control, aviation safety and terminal design. I have even

erected a mobile control tower that is still operational today! I am also the Under Slung Cargo Rigger, the person that slings cargo equipment and vehicles under helicopters.

THE AIRCRAFT

We have approximately 50 cargo and passenger aircraft in the mission. The passenger aircraft range from the MD 83 passenger jet which holds 120 people down to a L410, which is a 14 seater. We have a large fleet of helicopters which are mainly Russian built, and they range from the biggest helicopter in the world to the MIL26 and the MIL8. These aircraft carry a mixture of cargo and passengers.

MY DAY

I do not have a ‘normal’ day at work as my job is so varied and busy. I am the only person in my section attending to two international airports, 12 airstrips and approx 50 helipads.

I generally try to visit one site a week so this has me flying around the country mainly in helicopters. Once on the ground I check the airfield or helipad for fire fighting equipment, communications, and condition of runway and surroundings.

HAZARDS ON THE JOB

The most hazardous job to date, other than a near crash whilst slinging a vehicle under a helicopter, has been mowing the grass around the airfield. The grass gets up to about three metres high and it is impossible to see what is ahead of you especially at night time. We have written off three tractors and a mower so far and have had a few “near misses”.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE JOB

My job is extremely interesting and varied and takes me to some very different places. I get to meet people from all corners of the globe and I get the chance to travel to many different countries on holiday as we are so central and close to Europe and the sub continent. The UN is a great employer, providing an opportunity to have a career where you can make a difference, and at the same time takes you to many parts of the world.

Mataira John

John Mataira (Hamilton 1976

–

1980) is New Zealand’s Consul General to Los Angeles.

John shares some of his thoughts and memories of his younger life and especially those at St Paul’s Collegiate School.

My brother Ratu boarded in Sargood House in 1975 while our family was still in Fiji. Dad was a Phys-Ed lecturer at Hamilton Teachers’ College and got a New Zealand Aid contract teaching at Nasinu Teachers’ College in Suva for three years from 1973-75. It was an idyllic lifestyle for us kids in Fiji. The New Zealand High Commission had recommended that we take correspondence school from New Zealand but our parents didn’t realize the monthly assignment books we received had the answers in the back. So we copied out the answers and mostly hung around with the local Fijian street kids, swimming, playing golf and getting up to all kinds of mischief while our parents were at work (Mum was teaching Art at USP).

I remember we would try to catch the deadly Dundakalavi, the black and white hooped sea snake, to make belts out of and once I only narrowly failed to immolate myself with a neighbour’s petrol jerry can and a box of matches.

Fortunately for us we survived, and as there was no TV in Fiji at the time, we had nothing to do at night except read books. We read every book in the Suva Children’s Library and were well ahead of our reading ages when we got back to New Zealand. Due to the vagaries of the streaming system then in place at St Paul’s I aced the IQ vocabulary tests and was lucky enough to be placed in the top 3L (for Latin) stream for the bright kids. It took me a year or so to catch up with the Maths but everything went reasonably smoothly academically. My two brothers Ratu and Pita and I were now all day-boys in Hamilton House. Rod McMorran was the Housemaster - he was pretty cool as I recall. Because I was big for my age I got thrust straight into open grade rugby in the third

form which wasn’t too pleasant. However, I was in the 2nd’s by the fourth form and made the 1st XV a few times in the fifth form. I started on the wing and came all the way to prop, then finally found my best position as No 8 when I captained the 1st XV in 1980. Geoff Hines was the rugby god for us in those days, and went on to play a couple of times for the All Blacks. I made Waikato U18s in 79 and also in 1980.

I had got a bit bored with rugby by that time and didn’t play much competitive rugby for a few years while I was studying, although I started playing again in Japan in 1990, where over four years I helped take a lowly Tokyo club - Mandara - all the way to the national club championships.

We brothers were the only Maori kids at St Paul’s in those days, apart from Emmett Isaac from the Coast. I remember doing some Maori classes by correspondence in the library while the rest of 3L were doing Latin, but being largely unsupervised I actually spent most of my time reading books about Japan (sorry Mum). This fascination with Japan led to a defining moment in my life when, in my first year at Waikato University, in 1982, I had a fight with my French lecturer and decided to switch to Japanese the next day. It turned out to be a combination of Japanese, Political Science and Law that enabled me to be recruited into the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 1988.

When I had been about to graduate from St Paul’s in 1980, I mentioned to the School Careers Guidance Counselor that I was interested in a job that involved travel. He mentioned the diplomatic service (i.e. living and working as a New Zealand diplomat in foreign countries) as a possibility. He also noted that it was not easy to qualify or be selected for the diplomatic service, but that

good grades in any academic discipline and especially in foreign languages, political science, economics and law would give a prospective candidate a better chance of getting through the rigorous selection process.

I guess I always kept this conversation in the back of my mind when I decided to study Languages, Politics then Law. Towards the end of doing my Law degree I did not particularly feel like becoming a lawyer and the chance came to apply for an interview with the 1988 Diplomatic Service National Recruitment drive. I did apply - and I guess I was lucky enough to have the combination of qualifications and aptitude they were looking for.

Although I’ve been working overseas for most of the last twenty years, and have been completely out of touch with St Paul’s and most of my mates there (special shout out in particular to the degenerates - Roger, Paul, Geoff and Spencer), I’ve always had very fond memories of the place and always wanted to come back for one of the annual reunions (and play rugby against the boys).

Maybe next year!

BIRTHS

Daniel Vettori (Hall House 1992–1996), and his wife Mary announced the safe arrival of their wee son on March 8th 2009.

Andrew Mortimore (Williams House 1993–1997), and his wife Angela, welcomed their daughter, Chelsea Kathryn, into the world on the 17th September 2008.

DEATHS

Our condolences are extended to the following St Paul’s families.

Andrew Michael Scotland (Williams House 1989–1992), died tragically on the 10th of March 2009, as the result of a hang gliding accident. Andrew is survived by his wife Pauline and their three year old son.

Anthony Stewart Hill (Clark House 2008), died tragically as the result of an accident on Wednesday the 4th of March 2009.

WHERE ARE THEY NOW?

If anybody knows the whereabouts of the following Old Collegians or has contact details please email us at oldcollegians@stpauls.school.nz

James Noel Chamberlain (Sargood 1978–1981)

Scott Marshall Clare (Hamilton 1978–1982)

David Victor Clarke (Hall 1978–1982)

Bryce Russell Elliott (Clark 1978–1981)

Eric Neil Scott Friedlander (Hamilton 1978–1982)

David James Henton (School 1978–1982)

David Robert Irvine (Hall 1978–1979)

Roger Reynolds Jack (Clark 1978–1982)

Neil David McKinney (Sargood 1978–1981)

Glenn Stuart Mitchell (Hamilton 1978–1979)

SNIPPETS

Mark Batchelor (Williams 1972–1976) is now living and working In Tauranga. Mark is a Town Planning Consultant with GHD. He is married with two children, one of which is at Victoria University and the other in the 7th form.

Michael Buckley (Hamilton 1973–1977) has been awarded the Marie Curie International Fellowship for two years in his position as Director of Genetics at Prince of Wales Hospital in Sydney. He is working on the application of new DNA sequencing technologies in diagnostic genetics at the Department of Human Genetics in Nijmegen, Netherlands.

Jamie Carle (Sargood 1996–2000) graduated in 2008 with a Masters degree in Natural Resource Management and a Bachelor of Environmental Management at Lincoln University. He is currently working as an Environmental Co-ordinator for a mining company in Western Australia, where he lives with his fiancée, Elisa van Royen. Jamie is still involved with Stoney Creek clothing and is a regular contributor to the NZ Hunter magazine as well as having his own hunting website. www. mountainman.co.nz

Barrack Carle (Sargood 1997–2000) completed his Bachelors Degree in Marine Biology alongside attaining his Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) Dive masters ticket in early 2008. Barrack is currently doing his Masters in Applied Science through AUT. His thesis is on mapping community assemblages in the Hauraki Gulf marine ecosystem using GIS techniques such as remote sensing and digitization.

Andy Cameron (School 1974–1977) lives in Tauranga with his wife Jane and their four children, Hamish who is nearly 19, Mark who is nearly 17, Katie who is 14 and Lucy who is 11. Andy is the Managing Director/Owner of Oasis Engineering.

Ian Chynoweth (Hamilton/ Hall 1969–1974) and his wife Linda are dairying in Southland with their two daughters Merryn 15 and Iona 13. Ian says that his lovely daughters are intelligent, arty and sporty. Ian says hello to all of the fellows who attended St Paul’s during the time of 1969–1974 and hoped that you all had a wonderful time at the Jubilee.

John Cotching (School House 1966–1970) graduated from Massey University with a Post Graduate Diploma in Educational Psychology and is now a registered Psychologist in Kaitaia.

Nik Cree (Williams/Hamilton 1979–1983) is now living in the Gold Coast, Australia, having purchased Business Publications Australia Pty. Ltd. His website is www. businesspublications.com.au Nik lives with his partner Tracey Mackenzie and their three children, Reilly who is 10, Callum 7 and Siana aged 5.

Bill Davey (Sargood 1975–1979) has a revegetation and land care business in Perth, Western Australia. His wife Deryn is a freelance journalist. Bill would love to hear from Old Collegians of his era, his email is bdavey@palservices. com.au

Ray Everest (Sargood 1999–2000) was appointed Principal of Te Akau Primary school mid 2008.Te Akau is situated 15km west of Ngaruawahia. He sends his thanks to Mr Hamel, Mr Wilson, Mr Henley-Smith Mr Fenton, Mr Pene and Mrs Waddell for believing in him!

Robbie Farrell (Hall 1991–1995) attended Massey University and graduated with a BSc in Mathematics. He worked in finance in Auckland for five years and then went overseas. He is now a green keeper at Gleneagles in Scotland which is just down the road from where he was brought up.

Robbie says “Traveling has made me appreciate just how good St Paul’s was for laying a firm foundation for me, especially Les Varney, and New Zealand will always be home for me”. Robbie was recently in Hamilton and presented the Farrell Cup at the annual House Swimming Sports.This cup was donated by his late father.

Roger Garland (Williams 1975–1979) left St Paul’s in 1979 and completed an Agricultural degree at Massey University. He then spent three years traveling overseas. Roger married Amanda Jardine in the St Paul’s Collegiate Chapel in November 1989. They have four daughters aged 18, 16, 13 and 4. Roger and Amanda have farmed in the Taupo district for the last 21 years and are now on a lifestyle block in Acacia Bay, Taupo.

Kylie Gunn (Harington 2001–2002) graduated from Massey University in 2007 with a Bachelor of Design, majoring in Industrial Design. She then went on to do a Handmade Shoe Design course at The University of Melbourne, where she passed with excellence. Kylie worked for a year in Melbourne as a shoe/graphic designer and is now currently working in the Gold Coast at Billabong (Head Office) as a Product Developer for Women’s Accessory Design.

Steve Guyett (Sargood 1978–1979) has lived in London since 1996 and is currently a building Project Manager in France and England.

Sarah Jarvis (Harington 2002–2003) was this country’s only female representative at the World Ski Championships in France earlier this year after overcoming two broken legs, contracting meningitis and spending three weeks in hospital for training too hard!

Kate Lane (nee Aldridge) (Harington 1993–1994). In April of last year Kate traveled to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, taking an emergency nursing position working at King Abdulaziz National Guard Hospital. Kate says that life is not easy for women in this country, and much that we take for granted in New Zealand like driving a car, is not an option for her. But she is saving to buy a house back home.

John Pope (Clark 1973–1976) and Miles Stretton (School 1972–1975) can be found night riding on mountain bikes through Christchurch’s Bottle Lake Forest park. John reports that David Kidd (Williams 1972–1976) continues to enjoy life in Corporate Law based in Hong Kong with his English wife Sarah and three daughters. Unfortunately David and his family’s most recent trip to Auckland was for the funeral of his 82 year old father, the Reverend Douglas Kidd, at the Auckland Cathedral.

Kent Pohio (Hall 1999–2003) graduated from Canterbury University with a Bachelor of Chemical and Process Engineering and a Master of Engineering Management. Kent is currently working for Halliburton in Perth.

Stephen Rota (Hamilton 1994–1998) was a policeman in the Waitakeres, Auckland but now lives in Melbourne with his wife and two daughters. He loves living there and is going through the processes of becoming a fireman.

Hilary Richardson (Harington 2003–2004) graduated from Victoria University with a BA in Classics and English. She then went on to Melbourne University and completed a Graduate Diploma in Classics and Archaeology. Hilary is presently living in Melbourne and working for Apple Mac as she is saving to go overseas to do a “dig”.

Reid Sanders (Williams 1988–1990) is the new Chief Stipendiary Steward for New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing. He and his family have moved back from Brisbane to take up the position this year.

Dr Navin R Singh (School 1999–2001). After High School, Navin spent two years in the army reserves and then graduated from Otago University in 2007 with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery. He now works as a dentist in Northern Queensland and hopes to move into maxillofacial surgery in the future.

Professor Gordon Smith (Sargood 1960–1965) has returned to Baltimore as Professor of Epidemiology at the University of Maryland in the National Centre for Trauma and Emergency Medicine. His main interest is in Accident Prevention.

Annabelle Scherer (nee Osborne) (Harington 1998–1999) and her husband Stephen have two children, Charlie two years and Gabrielle six months. They are currently living and farming in Paeroa.

Todd Shaw (Fitchett 1996–2000) is currently living in London and working as a carpenter. He is enjoying the opportunity to travel through Europe.

Stuart Sinclair (Clark 1972–1974) is secretary of the Auckland Organists Association, a vestry member of St Chad’s Church, Meadowbank and a member of the Church’s Development Committee which is preparing plans for the rebuilding of the church this year. He is also a Synod representative for his parish.

Mark Tizard (Clark 1989–1990) is farming at Army Bay,

Whangaparaoa. He is married with two children, Georgia who is two and Charlie who is four months old.

Miles Williams (Williams/ Clark 1969–1973) has his own building company in Warkworth and is currently into his sixth month of a 13 month stay at Antarctica.

Fraser Wilson (Clark 1986–1990) is currently living in Otorohanga with his wife Lorelle and their two children. He is a topdressing pilot based out of Te Kuiti, has been flying for five years and loves it.

Did you know Old Collegian Ido Drent (Fitchett 2000–2004) is the new heart-throb on TV2’s Shortland Street? The Headmaster’s PA spotted the familiar face profiled in the Women’s Day magazine.

John Allen (Hall 1974–1978) is to become the next Head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade. No one outside the public service has been appointed to the post before; this is one of the most senior positions in the public service.

John Allen has been Chief Executive of New Zealand Post since 2003. He is on the board of Te Papa, Save the Children New Zealand and is Chairman of the Territorial Forces Employer Support Council.

Kelvin Cruickshank (Hall 1984–1986) New Zealand’s psychic on the crime investigation TV show Sensing Murder, has just released his autobiographical book called “Walking in the Light”. Kelvin co-wrote the book with Margie Thomson and the publisher is Penguin.

Morgan Croasdale (Harington 2007–2008) recently called into the Old Collegians’ Office to collect her copy of The Collegian. Morgan is in Christchurch at the NZ Broadcasting School and having a great time. She was accompanied by her brother Grayson (Hall).

Brooke Kana (School 2002–2005) is a heavy machinery operator for a railway company.

CLASS OF 2006

Gareth Sanson (Williams), Keegan Parton (School), Matt Bell (Williams) and Trent Montgomery (Hall).

All of these Old Collegians are in Hamilton and regularly keep in touch with each other. Gareth (works for Laser Electrical, Huntly) and Keegan are electrical apprentices, Matt is a building apprentice and Trent is with the police force and continuing a Management degree by distance learning through Victoria University. They also keep in touch in the semester breaks with David Johnson (Williams), Brad White (Williams) and Sam Kidd (Williams) who are all at Lincoln and with Matt Johl (Hall) (doing a PE degree) and Nikhil Ullal (Hall) who are both at Otago University.

Elliot Grant (Hall 2003–2005) did a GAP year in Chile in 2006 and is now a good way through an electrical apprenticeship in Hamilton. He also catches up with the 2006 graduates above. Elliot works for Chelsea Electrical.

Rohan Kamo (Williams 2004–2006) is working with a landscaping business in Hamilton.

Briar-Rose Croasdale (Harington 2005–2006) has been accepted for Police force training this year.

Paul Rota (Hamilton 2002–2006). Paul’s mother reports that he is currently doing missionary work in South Africa and loving it.

EDITORIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Thank you to Evan McCullock and Andrew Constable for their editorial assistance of this edition of the Network.

LETTER TO THE ST PAUL’S FAMILY

Dear Friends,

I thought I needed to write a brief note to you all and include a photo as I have met any number of you recently who were surprised (and delighted) to see me not only up-right but complete with hair. Yes, my recovery has been remarkable and complete.

It is an opportunity also to thank you sincerely for your prayers and good wishes sent during our harrowing time in 2006 and early 2007.

I firmly believe that your outpourings of love and support gave me an unshakable belief that there would be this positive outcome. Thank you.

Christine and I began the new centre Kahunui this year for St. Cuthbert’s College. The centre is southeast of Whakatane and like Tihoi takes Year 10 students. We have a form class of 24 students for one month and have eight such intakes each year. As at Tihoi we encourage social development through house living, an outdoor programme and an academic focus on sustainability.

Any trepidation I had about the transfer to the teaching of Year 10 girls from you Tihoi boys has been allayed. Girls are visibly more enthusiastic and responsive and of course noisier, although maybe not quite as fast down the trail. It’s first equal in the untidiness stakes given half a chance! Tihoi Old Boys will be devastated to learn that Kahunui student houses have refrigerators, electric stoves and gas hobs. Shopping is done once a week so the fridge is bulging on Mondays with a week’s food. So far no house has run out before week’s end. They have to light the fire however to heat the house, so there are some hardships and similarities.

I have called into Tihoi several times and it is obvious that Chris and Cyn and their team are doing an excellent job and the centre always looks a picture.

John and Christine Furminger

Go Back To School

The students of 2009/1 have settled in well. The centre is full with all eight houses being used and students enjoying all the activities Tihoi has to offer. Two new staff joined us this year, Jeremy Watt who has completed his Diploma in Outdoor Recreational Leadership at Auckland University of Technology (AUT), and Sam Gratton who finished Year 12 at St Paul’s and joins us as a tutor.

The Outdoor Programme is in full swing with the students currently taking part in white water kayak, tramping and sailing. Students have grasped the opportunities with open arms and are showing great motivation towards this part of Tihoi. Many of the students have had the chance to work along side students from AUT as these people move into an instructional phase of their course. The opportunity for them to “instruct” the boys is a valuable part of their development as outdoor instructors. It is also a great chance for networking to take place between the Tihoi staff and staff from AUT.

The addition of the High Ropes Course is a real bonus and a welcome addition to the activities on offer at Tihoi.

While the students are well into their academic studies at Tihoi many of the staff are also studying this year in a variety of

Diary of Events

April 28 8.25am Chaplain’s Investiture

May 3 7.30pm Chapel at Waikato Diocesan

May 8 6.30pm Hilary Challenge Quiz Night

May 10 7.30pm Mothers Day Chapel

May 15 Road Relay

May 16 St Paul’s Hockey Quad

May 21 3.30pm 1st XV v HBHS (away game)

May 22 1–3pm Academic Open Day

May 24 7.30pm Founders Day Service

June 5 Cross Country

June 6 Tihoi Open Day

June 10–13 National Field Days Mystery Creek (Site EAST 77)

June 25 6.00pm Y10 Enterprise Evening

July 28–30 7.30pm PRODUCTION “A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum”

Date Time Event

different areas. This passion for continual learning and development is part of what we nurture and support at St Paul’s.

Tihoi director Cyn Smith continues with her Post Graduate Diploma in Educational Leadership, Callum Findley gained a Certificate in Guidance Studies and is currently working towards a Diploma in Adult Education and Diploma in Trauma Counseling. Ajah Gainfort is starting a National Diploma in Business, Rich Kersel and Sam Dearlove are completing a Diploma in Secondary Teaching, Rachel Elliott is completing a degree in Sport and Recreation through AUT, Damian Firth and Jeremy Watt are sitting their New Zealand Outdoor Instructors Association White Water Kayak Award in April and Tihoi Director Chris Wynn is studying for his Commercial licence in 2009, after completing his Helicopter Private Pilots License in 2008. It is great to see staff taking on new challenges and we wish all of them well with their studies.

The new vehicle fleet is working out very well and gives more flexibility in the programme as well as increased safety while transporting students around the variety of venues that Tihoi uses.

Chris Wynn Director

August 5 7.30pm House Music Solo

August 13 7.30pm House Music Choir

Sept 5 2–4pm Open Day

Sept 12

House Rugby

Sept 17 7.30pm CELEBRATION OF MUSIC

Sept 18 House Rowing

Oct 16–17 Gisborne Show

Oct 17

House Soccer / House Hockey

October 23 10.00am GRANDPARENTS’ DAY

October 23 7.30pm Sports & Cultural Awards Dinner

November 6 7.30pm LEAVERS’ DINNER

November 30 7.30pm CAROL SERVICE

December 1

Final Assembly

December 2 PRIZE GIVING

1979 – 2009 Tihoi 30th Reunion

Celebrating 30 years of

4th July

Calling all those students and staff who have been to Tihoi

Acknowledge ments

The Library wishes to say thank you

BOOKS DONATED OVER JUBILEE

The School Shop: Lost Explorers

Tsunami 100 Discoveries

Natural World of New Zealand

James and Amy Whetu: Barack Obama : Dreams

Tim Smith: The Shack

Twilight

Philip Morgan: Breaking Dawn

Richard G. Smith: 501 Must-Visit Natural Wonders

Martin Lloyd: Warbirds over Wanaka

BOOKS DONATED AT OTHER TIMES

Chris Luman: Novels and magazines

Brooke Des Forges: 13 non fiction books

Vicki Hyde: Oddzone

Jay Huang: English-Chinese dictionary

Tobin Brannon: (ex teacher) two boxes of novels

Andrew Constable: History books

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