Network 2011 May

St Paul’s Collegiate School

Deborah

Deborah McRae

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Glenys Parton

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Waikato Mail Centre

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Thank

From the HEADMASTER’S PEN

Dear Past and Present families, Old Collegians, Fellows and Friends of St Paul’s

The past half-year has been an incredibly positive and productive period for St Paul’s Collegiate School.

WE HAVE HOSTED WELLATTENDED functions for Old Collegians in Auckland, Wellington, Tauranga and Hamilton, including an event down at the Tihoi Venture School campus to celebrate just over 30 years of what has proved, for

“We have fund-raised just over $450,000 of this $750,000 project and have really appreciated and valued the support we have had from the wider St Paul’s community.”

many, to be a life-changing experience.

Old Collegian, Te Aro Moxon (School 1998 – 2002) wrote a wonderfully stirring new School Haka based around the biblical story of Saul’s transformation into St Paul. This Haka, blessed in Term Four, 2010, will be first performed publicly at the official opening of the newly developed Old Collegians’ Pavilion. The Pavilion Project progressed to schedule. Old Collegian, Tauranga-based architect, Mr David Page (School 1961 – 1963), did a great job in designing what is an impressive building when viewed from the main fields, Hukanui Road or from the main School driveway. The shift from its old foundations onto the lower-storey concrete changing rooms went amazingly smoothly and took just eight minutes to complete. The public toilets, four changing rooms and grandstand seating for 208 will prove a fantastic asset for St Paul’s for many decades to come. Our

thanks go to major corporate donors and to significant and bleacher-seating donors. We received a large anonymous donation which has enabled us to name the grandstand in recognition of past-Headmaster Mr Steve Cole’s (1992 – 2001) impressive contribution to St Paul’s in general and its sporting cornerstone in particular. We are seeking further donations of $1500 (or $500 per annum over three years) to sponsor a pair of seats in the new grandstand. If you would like to assist, please contact either Mrs Deborah McRae or Mrs Glenys Parton in our Old Collegians’/Development office. We have fund-raised just over $450,000 of this $750,000 project and have really appreciated and valued the support we have had from the wider St Paul’s community for this great new facility.

Last year proved to be a wonderful year for Academic Excellence. Our results in the endof-year external examinations were superb. Twenty-one of our senior students gained an impressive total of 32 subject scholarships. Michael Aitken and Sam Hogg gained three scholarships apiece, while our 2010 Dux and Proxime Accessit gained two each. This result would place us at the top in the region for scholarships when the size of our senior student cohort is considered.

In NCEA 90% of our Year 13 students gained tertiary entry and 87% their NCEA Level Three Certificate. Six students gained ‘Centurion’ status for gaining 100% Excellence for all of their Achievement Standards. While at Level Two, 90% gained their National Certificate. In Level Two, there were two ‘Centurions’ and three at Level One.

Our Cambridge examination results were nothing short of superb:

• A 99% pass rate over both IGSCE and AS level

• 42% of grades at IGSCE were ‘A’ or above (80%+)

• 28% of AS grades were ‘A’s

• Nine students gained 100% in a subject at IGSCE or AS level.

Over the past six months, in sporting

Head Students

“Our results in the end-of-year external examinations were superb. Twentyone of our senior students gained an impressive total of 32 subject scholarships.”

endeavours, our 1st XV and Under-14 Rugby sides and 1st XI Girls’ Football teams won their respective Waikato Provincial competitions, while our 1st XI Boys’ Football team finished as the top Waikato team in the National Soccer Tournament in Napier. Our very talented athletes won three National titles, two Silver and a Bronze medal in the NZSS Championships in December in Hastings.

In Cultural pursuits, 2011 sees a number of exciting initiatives: an enhanced band programme, with the appointment of the new Director of Instrumental Music, Mrs Michelle Flint; and the establishment of a kapa haka group under the tutelage of our new Maori Language teacher, Mr Dion West. Encouragingly, the School roll has grown by 5% from 602 to 636 students. The Management Centre has been renovated and we have construction projects scheduled for Clark and Sargood Houses and the Dining Room. We have made an excellent start to the new academic year and there is a renewed confidence both inside and within the wider School community about St Paul’s Collegiate School. I look forward to meeting many of you as the year unfolds.

G W Lander, Headmaster

HEAD BOY

Lachlan Cooper House: School

Age: 17

Studying: Physics, Calculus

Scholarship: English, Chemistry, Biology

Interests: Plays in the Cricket 1st X1 and Rugby 1st XV, participates in Athletics; enjoys watching Soccer, Tennis, Golf

Achievements: Tihoi Best Boy in Intake, Bronze Duke of Edinburgh, Waikato Rugby age-group player, Waikato Valley Secondary Schools Cricket, School Colours for Cricket, Rugby, Athletics

Wants to be a medical doctor

HEAD GIRL

Lizzi Wilson

House: Harington

Age: 18

Studying: English, Statistics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics

Scholarship: Biology, Chemistry, English, French Interests: Soccer, Singing, Guitar, French, my home town and my family

Achievements: Level One and Level Two NCEA – Excellence endorsement, 100% Level Two French Speaks French fluently after living in France as an exchange student for a year.

DEPUTY HEAD BOY

Jason Coventry

House: Clark

Age: 17

Studying: Calculus, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, English Scholarship: Statistics, Chemistry, Physics, Accounting Interests: Hockey (1st XI), Drumming, Sport, Outdoor Pursuits, Cricket, Church

Achievements: Academic and Sports (Hockey) Colours, Year 12 Altrusa Award, Year 12 Scholarship Accounting, Top Student Year 11

DEPUTY HEAD GIRL

Charlotte Atherton

House: Harington

Age: 17

Studying: Media, History, English, Design, Statistics

Scholarship: English, Media, History

Interests: Productions, Singing, Acting, Performing, Film and Media, Swimming, Soccer (1st XI)

Achievements: Head of Choir, Head of Boarding, Recipient of Media and Classics Prizes in 2010 (Year 12)

The Challenges of schools offering a ‘SPECIAL CHARACTER’

Most schools aspire to nurture the development of the “whole” young person. They want to produce students who are able to think critically about academic and intellectual issues, but also on ethical, spiritual dimensions.

THESE ARE ETHICAL SPIRITUAL dimensions such as abortion, genetic engineering and sex-before-marriage, as well as the societal challenges of the seemingly widespread use of illegal substances and the ecological importance of sustainable practices. Citizenship involves acquiring the knowledge, values and skills to be a responsible member of our community. In many respects, schools are expected and often are required, to add more than a character veneer – they need to effect a personal transformation if many of their young people are to be successful citizens.

The question we must ask then is whether this is a fair or reasonable expectation and what we need to do to adequately try to address this expectation.

As a School, we are competing against an enormously well-funded, commercially driven and influenced model that is sending out messages such as that provided by Nike –“JUST DO IT”.

This particular message to me, typifies the stance that society encourages young people to adopt at present – “Don’t worry about others – if it is right for you, just do it”. We see it in families today, where parents place their own personal enjoyment/pleasure over the needs of their teenagers. Rather than doing things together as a family, such as shared weekend activities, eating dinner at the table or being prepared to make hard decisions over where our children are going to be on Saturday night, we as adults often opt for things which give us personal enjoyment or avoid conflict or confrontation. Many of us focus too much on our jobs and careers and hence are not available or even at home when the real work needs to be done with our teenagers.

What then should be our response as a St Paul’s community? How does a school deal with the tenets of Christianity, Love,

Compassion and Justice in an effective and consistent manner, especially given that these go against the tide of the messages given out by society on the television, internet and, at times, in the home? The answer is by: our actions; the way we treat students and other staff; the positive reinforcement we provide for our students; and the messages we give within our School about what is important. In simple terms, what young people need from us as a society are ‘Harbours’, ‘Hospitals’ and ‘Hilltops’.

‘HARBOURS’

Experience

These are the safe havens to retreat to, safe anchorages to flee to. We need families and a School where our people are nurtured, loved, respected and cared about: departure points from which teenagers can get a sense of destination when setting out for more distant harbours. The distance between different harbours provides our youth with the challenges and journey they, in turn, take on in life.

‘HOSPITALS’

These are where we care for the youth on their journey: where their wounds can be honestly and realistically diagnosed. Individuals and institutions jointly need to make a contribution here.

‘HILLTOPS’

We have all climbed many hills and seen, firsthand, the trig stations at the top. These trig stations are the reference points – the standards that can be achieved. The standards that we give to our young people need to be those that have passed the test of time. They are not just those that are in current vogue – like the ‘Nike’ slogan. They are those for which it is worth living and dying. The hilltops or reference points we give our young people help guide them to their visions and goals.

Perhaps the Nike slogan would be more acceptable if we changed it so that it read: “Just do it, but together”. In society today, we have forgotten that our young people cannot do it alone – they need our help and guidance. As a School, the implication of this makes our Christian Dimension all the more important. If we can help provide the harbours, hospitals and hilltops, then we should get below the character veneer and have a long-lasting impact on many of the lives at this School. If we continue to short-cut many of our tried-and-true standards, then the value and the quality of life for many will lack the depth, rewards and the real meaning, they have the potential to offer all of us.

Life is all about maximising our talents and abilities. As a School community, we want

“... if we changed it so that it read: ‘Just do it, but together’.

to help our girls and boys to achieve this goal while they are in our care – but we want them to do it while developing healthy respect for the importance of teamwork, citizenship and values.

G W Lander, Headmaster

JON

(Hamilton 1973 - 1977), Board Member (1997 - 2001 / 2006 - 2010)

When you meet Jon Tanner, he is a welcoming, confident and generous-spirited person, but you quickly note that he often dons a cloak of intensity and drive that, in addition, makes up the essence of this man.

A FORMER NEW ZEALAND Hockey representative, Jon says he became a student at St Paul’s Collegiate School purely by chance. Although he was a pupil at Fairfield Intermediate on the boundary of St Paul’s, Jon was not really aware of the existence of St Paul’s, which was a very young school in 1973. However, once he took up a place, he quickly adjusted to the routines and, while able in the classroom, he most enjoyed House life and the opportunity for participation in the School’s extensive sporting programme. In the early years, the unusual thing about going to St Paul’s, when it was predominantly boarding, was that one’s mates came from all parts of the North Island.

A member of Hamilton House – a House with a long tradition of success – Jon enjoyed leading the House in his final year. He left St Paul’s with very fond memories, having enjoyed his time at the School. When Jon returned to Hamilton following university and an OE, he found few of his old student colleagues; he eventually reconnected with the School, becoming coach of the 1st XI Hockey team. While sport was his passion, Jon could relate well to the educational environment. Jon says that when one spends a lot of time around an institution and its people – certainly people who are exceptional in their abilities in and their passion for education – one can’t help but be engaged. So when Jon was approached to become a Board Trustee in 1998, he accepted. He found governance and what drives a school of the nature of St Paul’s both fascinating and challenging. Alongside his position on the Board, Jon continued to involve himself in a wide range of business activities within the city. The opportunity to become a Board member revealed a characteristic in Jon: that of striving to make a real difference in an organisation, to leave it better than he found

it and to strive for excellence. The latter is certainly what St Paul’s stands for. Once involved, Jon felt a real affinity with playing a part in helping the School to progress. This passion has seen him undertake two periods as a Board Trustee.

Over the years, Jon has taken on many other governance roles in both not-forprofit and commercial organisations where the opportunity to create, grow or realign an organisation and/or individuals towards success has given him great satisfaction. In striving to make a difference, Jon says one has to be prepared to show leadership and, when required, to have courage to make the tough decisions and make them with the educational institute at heart. He is particularly proud of the capital programme that has been rolled out at St Paul’s in the last 10 – 15 years, including the Student Centre, Tihoi upgrade, Chapel extension, and gymnasium and world-class Hockey turf. He has also supported the change in structure of the School to include Year 11 girls, and the overall new structure with a boys-only junior school and a co-ed senior school, which he sees as a real strength and right for this modern era.

Although Jon did not attend Tihoi, when he experienced this programme as a parent he came to fully appreciate how wonderful and unique this experience is, for both parents and their sons.

Jon has great pride in having played Hockey for New Zealand and in coming from St Paul’s. He would love to see another New Zealand Hockey player come out of St Paul’s. Jon wishes it could be possible for all students to have the opportunity of a St Paul’s experience, but acknowledges the financial commitment required realistically makes this impossible. However, he believes that St Paul’s can lead the way in demonstrating what is possible. Tihoi is a good example of this and is a part of what

independent schooling is all about: always striving to find ways of doing things better. It is certainly a privilege for those who are able to go to St Paul’s.

“... revealed a characteristic in Jon: that of striving to make a real difference in an organisation, to leave it better than he found it, to strive for excellence.”

The challenge for the future rests around the balance of running St Paul’s as a business and a school, and securing its future. Jon says: “We can’t forget that, by comparison, St Paul’s is a young school but the time has arrived whereby, I would like to think, the early generations of students are ready, willing and able to give something back to the School. The challenge for the School is to stay in touch with its alumni and build relationships and partnerships that other alumni enjoy, both here and overseas, in order to secure St Paul’s future.”

Glenys Parton

NEW

MR JED ROWLANDS, BA (Otago), DipTchg

Assistant Headmaster – Junior School

Mr Jed Rowlands has worked for the Taranaki Polytechnic as their Director of Business; this position focused on a Marketing role. Prior to that, he worked at New Plymouth Boy’s High School (1980 – 2008), initially as one of their Mathematics teachers and as a Hostel Master for seven years, then as HOD Mathematics (2002 – 2004) and finally as Assistant Principal (2004 – 2008). Mr Rowlands has had a significant profile at national level in Rugby as Head Coach of the Taranaki Provincial team, Auckland Blues and Black Ferns, and will be Head Coach of the St Paul’s 1st XV Rugby Team. He joined us in Term Four, 2010.

MR PETER HAMPTON, MEd, BSc, DipTchg

Assistant Headmaster – Senior School

Mr Peter Hampton comes to St Paul’s from Fraser High School where he held the position of Acting Deputy Principal. He held positions as Head of Science (2003 – 2009) and Mathematics (2005 – 2006). He worked as an Education Consultant from 1998 to 2002. Prior to that, he was Deputy Principal (1990 – 1993) of Melville High School and then Associate Principal (1994 – 1997) of Fraser High School. He has been HOD of Science at both Te Awamutu and Te Aroha Colleges. Mr Hampton has a keen interest in basketball and is still an active basketballer, and his other co-curricular interests include cricket. Mr Hampton joined us in Term One, 2011.

MR JAMES BALLANTYNE, MSc (Physics), PGDipSci, BSc (Otago), DipTchg (Waikato)

Science Teacher

Mr James Ballantyne is an Old Collegian of St Paul’s (Sargood/Hamilton 1992 – 1996) and joins us from Tauranga Boys’ College (2006 –2010) where he was Head of Physics. He has also worked for NZQA and is a highly regarded Science teacher. Mr Ballantyne was a boarder in Sargood House for three years and a Halls of Residence Assistant at Otago University. His interests are Athletics and Hockey and he has been the Tauranga Boys’ 1st XI coach (2006 – 2010), a New Zealand Hockey age-group coach and manager (2003 – 2007) and a member of the New Zealand University Hockey Team (2002) and Otago Men’s Hockey Squad (1998 – 2004).

MR DENIS ELTRINGHAM, GradDipTchg (NZMIT), BSc (Engineering) (Witwatersrand) Mathematics Teacher

Mr Denis Eltringham has previously served in the Rhodesian Air Force and ran an engineering business in Zimbabwe. For the past 11 years, he has been Assistant Head of Mathematics at Papakura High School and was also the school’s Timetabler. He is a very capable mathematician and enjoyed considerable success with his Mathematics with Calculus students. Mr Eltringham is covering the classes of Miss Katie Rhymer while she is on Parental Leave.

MRS JO FANNING, BA, BCom (Otago), GradDipTchg

English Teacher

Mrs Jo Fanning joins us as a full-time teacher in the English Department. She has previously worked at Taupo Intermediate School as a Year 7 and Year 8 teacher, has been employed at the Ministry of Education in Wellington (Policy Division and Human Resources) and most recently has worked in the English and Drama Department at Taupo-nui-a-Tia College. Mrs Fanning’s main interests lie within the realm of Performing Arts (Theatre and Dance), she is the producer of this year’s musical Damm Yankees. She is also a keen Masters Swimmer and Skier and can be found ‘hitting the slopes’ or doing laps in the pool, depending on the season. Mrs Fanning is married to Peter and they have four children, one of whom is currently a pupil at St Paul’s Collegiate.

MRS MICHELLE FLINT, BEd (Hons), ALCM (TchgDip Trumpet), AVCM

Director of Instrumental Music

Mrs Michelle Flint joins St Paul’s with the mandate to develop a comprehensive instrumental and band programme. She was educated in England and was the owner and principal of the Yamaha Music School (1985 – 1987) in England. This was a position that had 15 staff and taught 400 students. She comes to St Paul’s from Cambridge Middle School where she held the position of Home Room Teacher (2004 – 2006) and HOD Performing Arts (2006 – 2010). Mrs Flint directed their Choir, Orchestra, Jazz Band, Marimba Group and Rock Band; the latter won all three major awards at the ‘Pulse’ competition in 2010. In between, she was Teacher and Musical Director at the Hamilton Community Music Centre (2005 – 2008). Mrs Flint is an accomplished musician in her own right; she is currently studying for her Masters in Music Education, has her AVCM in electric organ, ALCM (TchgDip Trumpet), has played for the Waikato Symphony Orchestra and an A-grade Brass Band – Thorntons Brass. Mrs Flint currently plays in a local jazz band and is the Musical Director of the Cambridge Brass Band – the band has, under the direction of Mrs Flint, won the D-grade regional championships for the second year running.

MR JOSHUA HOWARD, BA (Waikato), PGDipTchg (Waikato) Teacher Media Studies

Mr Joshua Howard is a first-year teacher from the University of Waikato, who completed his teaching placement here at St Paul’s in 2010. He joins us to teach Media Studies following extensive experience in the industry. He has skills and knowledge in the area of production and continues to develop his skills through creating media for online forums. When not at school, he spends most of his time with his family. Joshua is a Queen’s Scout and Gold Duke of Edinburgh recipient and continues to enjoy camping and the outdoors.

MR MATTHEW MARKHAM, BA (Auckland),

DipTchg (Auckland)

Clark House Boarding Housemaster

Mr Matthew Markham was educated at St Kentigern College and comes to St Paul’s from being Assistant Head of Social Science at Auckland Grammar School (AGS). He was Master-in-Charge of Rowing and has coached the AGS 2nd XI cricket which played in the 1st XI grade. Mr Markham also has a keen interest in Rugby, coaching the second XV at Westlake and age-group sides at AGS. He has taught both History and Geography to Year 13 in both NCEA and Cambridge at AGS and Westlake Boys High School. Mr Markham comes to the School with his partner Kirsty Dunhill and their 11-month-old son Nathan.

MR RYAN MCCARTHY, BPEd (Otago),

GradDipTchg (Otago)

Physical Education Teacher/Assistant Housemaster Sargood

Mr Ryan McCarthy, also an Old Collegian of St Paul’s (Sargood), comes to us from McLeans College. Prior to that he was teaching at Onehunga High School. He has ten years’ boarding experience – five of those as a student in Sargood House where he was Head of House and another five years at John McGlashan College as Senior Housemaster. Mr McCarthy’s co-curricular interests are Rugby, Weightlifting, Touch and Athletics. He has been a representative in the New Zealand Divisional team (2005), North Otago (2001 – 2005), ARFU as an emerging player (2008) and the Highlanders wider training squad (2007).

MRS LEEANN MORGAN, BSocSc, REP, DipTchg (Waikato)

Economics Teacher

Mrs Leeann Morgan comes to us from a position of Co-ordinator of Canteen Northland, a position she has held for the past three years. During this time, Mrs Morgan has continued to mark NCEA exam papers. Prior to that, she held the position of Head of Economics at both Westlake Boys and Westlake Girls High Schools. Mrs Morgan has an interest in the outdoors and enjoys fishing, running and various sports. She has twin boys.

MR DION WEST, GradDipTchg (Waikato)

Te Reo Maori Teacher

Mr Dion West is a first-year teacher and a past Head Boy of Hamilton Boys High School. For the past three years he has been Head kapa haka teacher of the combined Hamilton Boys’ High and Hamilton Girls’ High Schools group. Under his tuition this group placed third in the te reo Maori section of the 2010 National Competition. Mr West is fluent in te reo Maori and experienced in whaikorero. He is a keen and accomplished musician, playing bass for a reggae band, NI-N-JAH. Mr West is an active member of the Te Pou o Mangatowhiri kapa haka group from Turangawaewae Marae.

MRS DONNA SHALLOE

Senior Management Secretary

Donna joined us in Term One, 2011 to provide assistance to the Senior Management Team. She has worked in various administration positions in the past including Norwich Insurance and Harkness Henry before travelling overseas for her OE. In London, she also worked for some large companies including the BBC and Glaxo Smith Klein. On returning to New Zealand, Donna had a PA role with Lederle Laboratories and then with Fisher & Paykel. Donna and her husband Damien have two children, Conor (13) and Niamh (10).

Heads of House

Head

Charlotte Atherton

CHAPEL PREFECTS

Tom Swarbrick (Team Leader)

Corbin O’Neill

Annie Boshier

Ally French

SCHOOL PREFECTS

Hollie Adamson

Izak Eksteen

Julia Frick

Angus Harris

Mikey Hodge

Mitchell Jensen

Hadleigh May

Lucien Nabbs

Sven Pedersen

Talya Thomas

Alex Wilson

Head of Clark James Hogg

Head of Fitchett Cody Nepe

Head of Hall Grayson Croasdale

Head of Hamilton Navdesh Singh-Thandi

Head of Sargood Alistair Bayly

Head of School House Andrew McPherson

Head of Williams Sam Tipping

Head of Harington (Day) Fiora Stewart

of Harington (Boarding)

Year 13, 2010 TOP ACHIEVERS

TIMOTHY PRESTAGE (Aggregate 88%)

Dux

One Outstanding Scholarship (Statistics) plus One Scholarship, The University of Auckland

JAMES CHANCELLOR (Aggregate 87%)

One Outstanding Scholarship (Chemistry) plus One Scholarship, The University of Auckland –Biomed

AMY ZHANG

(Aggregate 80%)

The University of Melbourne – Medicine

MICHAEL AITKEN

78%)

One Outstanding Scholarship (Chemistry) plus two Scholarships, University of Canterbury –Engineering

DAVID THOMAS

SAMUEL HOGG

Three Scholarships

(Aggregate 77%)

The University of Waikato – BSc

78%)

One Scholarship University of Canterbury – BSc

The University of Auckland – LLB/BSc

NATHAN WRIGHT

One Outstanding Scholarship (Accounting) and One Scholarship, The University of Auckland –BCom

DAVID HOSKINS

(Aggregate 83-%)

Two Scholarships, The University of Auckland – Biomed

OTHER SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS

Catherine Chegwidden – English and History

Daniel Ford – Geography

Alexander Penrose – History

Jonathon Sullivan – Accounting

Lucy Travis – Art History

Our students have again excelled in the IGCSE (Cambridge) exams, NCEA examinations and in Scholarship exams where 32 Scholarships, including four outstanding Scholarships, were gained.

SAMUEL HEWAT

Two Scholarships Worchester Academy, United States of America

STEWART

University of Canterbury – Engineering

*Almost half of the Year 11 cohort (Level One) entered Cambridge English, Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics qualifications and these courses do not carry NCEA credits. This impacted on the NCEA Level One results. These students will easily pick up NCEA Level One this year as well as Level Two.

SCHOLARS’ TIES

LEVEL ONE, 2010

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WARD FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP 2010

THE WARD FAMILY

SCHOLARSHIP enables a Year 13 St Paul’s student to have a life-changing experience in a country overseas through participating in research, study or in an activity beneficial to their academic, personal, cultural or sporting development during their final year at school. The Ward family has made this annual $3000 award since 2006 in recognition of the outstanding education their four sons received at St Paul’s Collegiate School. James Chancellor was the 2009 recipient of this award. He chose to travel to the Cook Islands to assist in the study of dengue fever and ciguatera poisoning.

“I hope to one day work in a medical field and this generous scholarship gave me the opportunity to travel to the Cook Islands, Rarotonga. I had the privilege of travelling with Mr Andrew MacDiarmid, an orthopedic surgeon from Tauranga who has been working in the Rarotongan hospital for many years. Mr MacDiarmid visits Rarotonga for a couple of weeks at a time, seeing patients in the clinic as well as operating on those in need. During this time, Andy, as he is fondly known, has made many friends through his years of service and has much mana amongst the locals.

“I was fortunate enough to sit in the clinic, follow the local physician around the wards and watch some of the operations in the surgical theatre. As well, I did some of my own research on the major epidemics that affect the Cook Islands: dengue fever and ciguatera. This report is of my work on ciguatera poisoning. I looked at case records of patients admitted to the hospital with fish poisoning, interviewed Islanders who had had firsthand experience of this disease and gathered their views on its impact in general.”

WHAT IS CIGUATERA?

Ciguatera or fish poisoning is a food-borne illness in humans caused by eating reef marine species whose flesh is contaminated with the ciguatoxin.

The ciguatoxin is produced by single-celled organisms called dinoflagellates such as Gambierdiscus toxicus which are epiphytic to the macroalgae that grows on dead coral. The ciguatoxin enters the food chain by herbivorous reef fish feeding off the macroalgae and in the process ingesting the dinoflagellates and the toxin. The toxin bioaccumulates in lower-level organisms resulting in an increase of the toxin in the flesh of the reef fish with each step in the food chain. Therefore, the large carnivorous fish such as parrot fish have a high concentration of the toxin in their flesh; this is called ‘biomagnification’.

When the islanders eat the affected fish, which do not express any signs of contamination, they fall ill shortly after eating it. The ciguatoxin activates voltage gated sodium channels which induces spontaneous repetitive depolarisation causing the tingling sensation or parasthesiae in the extremities and lips.

WHERE IS IT FOUND?

The ciguatoxin-producing organism is found most commonly in tropical waters of the Pacific and Caribbean, including the Great Barrier Reef in Australia. However, it most heavily affects the Cook Islands. Fortunately it is not apparent in New Zealand, as the toxin host organism lives on dead coral.

WHICH ARE THE AFFECTED FISH KNOWN TO CAUSE IT?

The ciguatoxin is found in over 400 species of fish with many of the species found in the Cooks known to carry it. This disease is confined to reef-dwelling species of fish. Pelagic or ocean fish do not contain the toxin as they do not live on the reef.

WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS?

Neurological and gastrointestinal symptoms are the most common and these include diarrhoea, pins and needles in the extremities, tingling in the lips, temperature dysaesthesia, itchiness to the point that the patient scratches themselves until they bleed, weakness, joint pain, dizziness, vomiting, aching muscles, cold and shivering, sore gums, fainting, nausea, blurred vision and difficulty swallowing as well as headache, low blood pressure and weak pulse. Serious cases have resulted in the victim becoming permanently disabled with cerebellar dysfunction which causes unsteadiness, while others have experienced hallucinations. Symptoms can be retriggered by eating foods such as nuts, alcohol, chicken, eggs and fish which isn’t contaminated. However, symptomatic effect is usually over after about six months.

WHAT IS THE TREATMENT?

Most patients I reviewed were put on intravenous fluid to rehydrate them and rested until they were feeling better. Medication such as paracetamol and amitriptyline which is given to reduce the pain, phenergan to treat itching as well as motion sickness, buscopan to treat stomach cramps and maxolon to treat nausea and vomiting are the most common treatments used in the Islands.

WHAT ARE THE FOLK SCIENCE DETECTIONS?

Some Cook Islanders believe they can identify the contaminated fish or make them safe to eat, with some unusual methods employed. These include:

• Placing a silver coin under the scales of the suspected fish; if the coin turns black the fish is contaminated

• Removing all guts and draining the blood of a suspected fish

• Catching only fish from schools, not individuals

• Feeding part of the suspected fish to a dog, cat or enemy, and if they fall ill, not eating the fish

• Watching flies; if they don’t land on the fish, it means it’s contaminated

• Rubbing fish on gums and if they go numb it is contaminated

Furthermore, some Islanders employ some unusual remedies.

WHAT ARE THE CONSEQUENCES FOR THE PEOPLE OF THE PACIFIC?

Sadly, “Ciguatera has resulted in the emigration of many Cook Islanders overseas to New Zealand and Australia,” says Kiki Mantenga, a Green Independent standing for election in Cooks Parliament.

Because many Islanders grow their own fruit and vegetables such as taro, yam, banana, kumara, etc, which they then sell at the market for a few extra dollars as well as feed to their families they cannot afford to buy fish and therefore depend on catching it from the reef. Without fish, their staple food, they have been forced to migrate out of the Cooks and start a new life in New Zealand or Australia, resulting in the decline of the Island population, impacting the Cook Islands economically, socially and culturally. As well, those who can’t afford the expensive pelagic fish rely more on processed goods, adding to the already rising cases of cardiovascular disease, obesity and diabetes.

On the plus side, the population of reef fish has increased greatly as fishing on the reef has declined to almost zero. As a result, snorkelling in the Islands has become even more magnificent, but the reduction of reef fishing has caused a greater demand for pelagic fish such as marlin which is already endangered and, if overfishing continues, certain species may become extinct.

The locals told me they are disappointed they can no longer enjoy the tasty reef fish and their children are missing part of their culture, no longer learning how to fish from the reef.

WHAT CAN BE DONE?

A majority of the Islanders have suffered from ciguatera and most are aware of the risks of eating the reef fish. It is difficult to eradicate the dinoflagellates which contain the ciguatoxin as they are present in such numerous amounts. However, the proliferation of the algae that host the dinoflagellates can be reduced by stopping the draining of fertiliser and sewage into the lagoon. This causes the eutrophication of the algae resulting in a greater area for the ciguatoxin-producing unicells. Installing sewage treatment ponds on the Islands and informing the locals of the risks of fertiliser leaching into the lagoons might help.

Eradicating the crown of thorns starfish which destroys the coral will also help prevent the macroalgae growing in large numbers. Coral has also been on the decline in recent years due to a slight increase in the average water temperature. Whether you believe in global warming or not, the coral is dying. By decreasing our carbon footprint we may help save the coral and the Islanders’ main source of food. Cyclones that strike the Cook Islands also destroy the coral and strike with greater force in warmer waters as they have more energy.

CONCLUSION

Ciguatera is an ongoing problem in the Pacific with large repercussions. Research into the issue continues in order to find a solution to such an impacting epidemic. For tourists travelling to the Pacific Islands, it is important to be aware of the problem.

SUMMARY

The opportunity to travel to Rarotonga and to study the effects of Ciguatera firsthand has given me a great insight into medicine and surgery and the impact of illness on people’s lives in developing countries. I was especially impressed by the dedicated service Mr MacDiarmid has gifted to the people of the Islands over many years.

I sincerely thank the Ward family for making this opportunity possible for me. I hope to one day revisit the Cooks as a doctor myself and continue Andy’s legacy with the generous and hospitable Pacific neighbours.

James Chancellor

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 Year 13 year at St Paul’s.Thank you to the Ward family for their continued support of this scholarship.

Scholars of 2010

Please note not all Universities provide us with their results and we do our best to get all of the information we can.

GRADUATES FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF WAIKATO OCTOBER 2010

Christopher John Winthrop Barton –Certificate of University Preparation

Christina Robyn Boe – Bachelor of Management Studies, Bachelor of Laws

Matthew Dennis Gouge – Graduate Diploma in Environmental Planning

Jordan Darcy Green – Master of Arts with First Class Honours

Yi-Chen (Erick) Huang – Graduate Certificate in Marketing

Thomas Rawiri Stewart Nabbs – Bachelor of Management Studies

Thomas Peter Scheres – Bachelor of Sport and Leisure Studies

GRADUATES FROM VICTORIA UNIVERSITY JUNE 2009 – MAY 2010

Anna M Barrett – Bachelor of Building Science

Megan C Cooper – Bachelor of Commerce and Administration, Bachelor of Laws

Ryan J Eyers – Bachelor of Arts

Thomas H Jamieson – Bachelor of Arts

Thanaa Majeed – Bachelor of Architecture

Andrew J Porter – Bachelor of Design

Thomas J Watts – Bachelor of Design

GRADUATES FROM MASSEY UNIVERSITY JUNE 2009 – MAY 2010

Jane Armstrong – Certificate in Business Studies

Daniel Bull – Graduate Diploma in Geographic Information Systems

Ido Drent – Bachelor of Business Studies

Anna Hall – Bachelor of Design

Anne-Maree Hill – Bachelor of Science

Emily Macdonald – Bachelor of Accountancy

Monique Macfarlane – Bachelor of Design

Benjamin Robinson – Master of Dairy Science and Technology

Christine Shone – Graduate Diploma in Business Studies

Carl Watkins – Diploma in Agriculture

Simon Wilson – Bachelor of Business Studies

Hannah Yule – Bachelor of Technology with Honours

Old Collegians

THE PAVILION

REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT

is progressing very well and the official opening will be held on Wednesday 6 April. The building will have a basement which has changing rooms, toilets and an equipment storage area as well as an upstairs conference and hospitality area; the latter will be upgraded in the future. The elevation of the building has allowed a tiered seated grandstand which will face the rugby and cricket playing fields and accommodate approximately 204 people.

The building will be a great focal point for Old Collegians and one of which you will be very proud. I would like to thank all significant sponsors and Old Collegians that have donated money towards this building project. For a donation of $1500, Old Collegians have been acknowledged by a bronze plaque on a double seat on the bleachers of the grandstand. There are still seats for sale and the proceeds from the remaining donations will be used to refit the building interior. On top of the individual donations made to the project, the Old Collegians’ Association has pledged $50,000 towards the project.

The official opening will be a great opportunity to view the new building. The Old Collegians’ Association will be hosting drinks at the conclusion of the opening in the upstairs conference and hospitality area. For those unable to make the official opening, there will be other opportunities in the future as we look to host more events in this venue. Alternatively, if you are passing though Hamilton, Deborah McRae, Executive Officer of the Old Collegians’ Association is more than happy to show you around.

The Old Collegian attendance rates at networking events has been steadily increasing over the last six months as we get more and more Old Collegians’ email addresses. At present, we have email addresses for 20% of our members. If we do not already have your email address, please email it to oldcollegians@stpauls.school.nz. A special thank-you to the regional hosts Ivan Posa (Hamilton), Dave Mackay (Auckland and Papamoa) and Tim Clark (Wellington). I would also like to thank Old Collegian John Lawrence for hosting two Hamilton events at his Keystone Bar over the last six months

and Ryan Dippie for hosting Old Collegians at his Rain Bar in Papamoa.

To view a current list of up-and-coming events, please visit the Old Collegians section of the school website. If we have your email address, we will email you a reminder prior to events that are held in your local area.

An organising committee is being set up to help organise an ‘S’s’ reunion – that is a ‘60s’ reunion and a Sargood and School House reunion this year. This is scheduled for the weekend of August 26 and 27 2011. Details are on the website and elsewhere in this publication.

To all of the Old Collegians living in Christchurch, our thoughts and prayers are with you as you deal with the aftermath of a very destructive earthquake. Humphry Rolleston (Sargood/Clark 1964 – 1967) will be hosting a Christchurch Old Collegians’ Networking Evening on 12 August. This will be a good opportunity to make contact with other Old Collegians from your area.

The website members benefit page where Old Collegians are able to advertise their businesses or services to other members in a climate of ‘Refer with Confidence’ is still under construction but will be operational within the next couple of months. Please note it is free. The success of this service depends on the placement of advertisements on the members’ page. Please email details of your business and a jpg of your logo to Deborah McRae at oldcollegians@stpauls.school.nz or phone 07 957 8805 if you want to be part of this service.

I would like to welcome five new members to the committee. They are Pearce Watson (Williams 1997 – 2001), Scott Neely (Williams 1994 – 1998), Kerry Kirk (Foundation Representative) (Hamilton 1967 – 1971), Kit Fawcett (Sargood 1968 – 1971) and

Andrea Dela Rue (Harington 1985 – 1986). Richard Ludbrook decided to stand down at the last AGM after seven years service to the committee. I would like to recognise the contribution that Richard has made to the Association over this period. Richard continues his service to the school through his work as a Trustee on the Board.

The Old Collegians’ Association has three main goals for the 2011 year:

• To increase the number of email addresses we have for all members to make it easier to contact our members when there is news or a function in their area.

• To hold more regional networking functions which are hosted by local members. Regional co-ordinators have only to arrange a venue and be a liaison – the Executive Officer assists with the emailing and inviting for the area. If you are interested in co-ordinating a group in your area, city or town, please contact the Executive Officer of the Old Collegians on 07 957 8805 or email oldcollegians@ stpauls.school.nz

• To establish a member benefits page on the website where Old Collegians are able to advertise their business or service to other members in a climate of “Refer with Confidence”.

The Old Collegians’ website is well worth a look if you have not already done so. You will find information on up-and-coming events, photos from past events, Old Collegian news and regular updates. To view, please go to www.stpauls.school.nz then select the Old Collegians tab.

Campbell Ludbrook (School 1985 – 1989) President, St Paul’s Collegiate School Old Collegians’ Association

Left to right: Pearce Watson, Williams 1997 – 2001; Andrea Dela Rue (née Jenkins) Foundation Pupil, Harington 1985 – 1986; Scott Neeley, Williams 1994 – 1998; Kit Fawcett, Sargood 1968 – 1971;

WAIKATO LAW STUDENTS prove to be top negotiators

Two Waikato University law students are to represent New Zealand at the World Negotiation Championships in Copenhagen in June 2011.

BEN GILBERT and Andy Cameron of Waikato’s Te Piringa Faculty of Law were winners of the National Negotiation Championships, held late last year in Dunedin as part of the New Zealand Law Students Conference. They beat a team from Victoria University of Wellington in the finals to qualify for the international competition. The annual Law Students Conference

includes competitions for negotiation, client interviewing, witness examination and mooting, each sponsored by a major law firm. Competing teams from each university law faculty are judged by legal academics and legal practitioners; the winners go on to compete internationally.

A former St Paul’s Collegiate student, Ben is in his fourth year of a double honours degree in law and management, and is currently president of the Waikato Law Students Association.

Ben says he was a late shoo-in for the Waikato negotiation team after a family bereavement forced Cameron’s original partner to pull out just before the Australasian law student competitions in April.

“I first met Andy on the plane to Australia earlier this year,” he says. “But we managed

to reach the finals there, despite competing against 31 universities from New Zealand, Australia and Singapore.”

Since then, the two students have put in lots of hard work, culminating in last week’s win at the national competition, sponsored by top law firm Buddle Findlay.

Ben says the competitions offer a chance to represent your university – and are good for your CV. “The major law firms have an eye on who competes at a high level,” he says. “And it’s a great way to network because you’re meeting the best and brightest from each university, as well as judges and practitioners in the corporate field.”

The two students are now looking forward to stepping up their efforts to prepare for the international competition in Copenhagen.

Old Collegians now Staff

Old Collegians now part of School Staff: left to right, Daryl Lyes (Sargood 2003 – 2005); Nick Jensen (Fitchett 2003 – 2007); Andrea Dela Rue (Foundation Pupil, Harington 1985 – 1986); James Ballantyne (Sargood/Hamilton 1992 – 1996); Ryan McCarthy (Sargood 1993 – 1997).

pictured above Ben Gilbert (Hall 2001-2005)

Our Commonwealth Games Hero VIC MATTHEWS 1964 – 1984

VIC AND HILARY MATTHEWS

immigrated to New Zealand in 1963 with their two sons Roger (Hamilton 1972 –1976) and Paul (Hamilton 1974 – 1977) after Vic had gained an honours degree in Design Education and a Diploma in wood and metal crafts from the Loughborough University of Technology in England. In 1964, he took up the Technical Teaching and Teacher of Physical Education positions at St Paul’s. While at St Paul’s, Vic designed and manufactured many pieces of furniture, including two chairs and a lectern as sanctuary furniture for the Chapel. Vic was also instrumental in setting up the Athletics programme and over the years he was at the school, was a strong encourager and promoter of this programme.

On leaving St Paul’s, Vic became an independent designer and manufacturer of fine furniture. His designs are influenced by the Arts and Crafts tradition and he is drawn by the timeless qualities of design and construction that evolved from the best work carried out in the late 19th century. Vic has exhibited widely in New Zealand and his work can be found in the Waikato Museum of Art and History, The Arts Centre in Christchurch and the The Dowse Art Museum in Lower Hutt.

Vic has said that, over the years, the St Paul's 'family' has been a great source of customers. His first customer at the beginning of 1985 was John Mortimer, who commissioned him to make two large dressers out of timber that he had grown and converted. Since then, former staff members, former pupils and parents of pupils have commissioned Vic to make items, and of course St Paul’s commissioned him to make additional sanctuary furniture when the Chapel was enlarged.

In 1987, Vic was awarded a QEII Arts Council Grant to study Danish furniture in Copenhagen, so he and Hilary spent a wonderful week in September of that year touring around and looking at different designs in furniture making.

Vic is still making furniture, but at a slower pace, and he tends to accept only those commissions that really interest him. Last year he made the display cabinet and travelling case to house the new Constellation Cup, which is the perpetual trophy to be presented to the winner of the annual series of netball games between the Silver Ferns and Australian Diamonds. For a period of time in the 1990s, Hilary and Vic operated a ‘Bed and Breakfast’. In 1992, there were only three motels and one B & B in the immediate Coromandel Town area where they lived at the time. They had no intention of going into the hospitality business, and their house was not really suitable, but they 'drifted' into it because there were so few alternatives. Vic says they enjoyed it and met some really interesting people, some of whom became friends but, after 15 years in this business, the holiday season became rather too hectic and now there are probably 30 alternative places that have opened up in the immediate area as accommodation.

Vic has also been involved in Arc sports. These were started about 12 years ago by a local couple from Coromandel. The sports have grown so well that some events have now limited the number of competitors. Vic competed in some of the first events: the multisport where he paddled his kayak and then, in the road race, cycled one or two legs of the K2. One of the best known of these races is The Great Cranleigh Kauri Run. This is a hilly and rough but

spectacular 32km run over the Coromandel Ranges from Waikawau Bay and then back to Coromandel Township. However, age has caught up with Vic a little and, now both he and Hilary are officials. A 'small army' is required to act as marshals, time keepers and traffic managers to name but a few roles, and, for the Kauri run, Vic has about five or six kilometres of uphill hike before he gets to his marshalling post. As Vic was a top athlete and competed in the Commonwealth Games as a hurdler, he still remains very fit.

“On leaving St Paul’s, Vic became an independent designer and manufacturer of fine furniture.”

Andrew Gordon (Hamilton House 1967 –71) caught up with Vic on the most recent Kauri Run which took place on 5 February 2011. This is what Andrew had to say: “I was pretty ‘had it’ by the end, as you predicted I would be! The final 2 – 3 km through town was very hard with 30 degree temperatures. A tough run – harder than the 35km Coast to Coast run I think. I took about five hours. Pity the hills were shrouded in cloud – no panoramic views of the Coromandel! I’m sure all those ‘wind sprints’ I did with you up the hills in Dey’s Park while we were at school gave me the strength to master those gnarly Coromandel climbs (about 1200m/4000ft climb in the end)! It was nice to have a brief chat (and a breather!) before continuing my run down into Coromandel.”

Deborah McRae

MICHAEL BRYAN Williams 1975 - 1979

ON LEAVING

ST PAUL’S, Michael joined the New Zealand Police Force as a cadet at the Trentham Police Academy. This was the last cadet intake as the Academy moved to Porirua the following year. On graduation he was posted to Auckland in the year of the controversial tour of the Springboks and he was at Eden Park when the plane was trying to dive-bomb the match.

CITATIONS

Awarded the Valor Award to Michael James Bryan in recognition of an act of exceptional bravery in hazardous circumstances.

On 14 August 1996, Senior Constable Michael Bryan and other officers took part in a covert police operation at Glen Geddes, north of Rockhampton, targeting persons thought to be responsible for an extortion attempt involving a large sum of money. Just prior to dawn, the officers were crossing a railway line near an overhead railway bridge where dummy money had been dropped as part of a pre-arranged plan, when they were shot at three times by an offender apparently concealed beneath the overhead bridge. Senior Constable Bryan and his colleagues immediately took cover and called upon the offender to drop his firearm and surrender. Further shots were fired by the offender which led the officers to believe the gunman was retreating into bushland behind the overhead bridge. Despite the imminent danger and lack of visibility caused by the pre-dawn light and overcast conditions, Senior Constable Bryan and another officer followed in pursuit of

His family moved to Australia at the end of 1981 and Michael followed and has been in Queensland ever since. He has lived in Brisbane and Mackay and now resides in Rockhampton and has two children. Initially Michael was employed in labouring and building and also joined the Australian Army Reserves in 1983. He then joined the Queensland Police in 1990 after completing

the gunman. Shortly afterwards, they saw the offender armed with a rifle moving through bushland. Senior Constable Bryan and his colleagues covertly pursued the offender and managed to get within metres of him when he sensed their presence and hid behind a tree. Both officers repeatedly called upon the offender to drop his firearm. The offender dropped his rifle to the ground but, unknown to the officers, had armed himself with a revolver. When the offender suddenly pointed the weapon in his direction and threatened to shoot, Senior Constable Bryan and his colleague responded by firing upon the offender who fell to the ground suffering a gunshot wound to the head. The offender was unable to stand trial due to his injuries but an accomplice was arrested and subsequently charged with numerous criminal offences and sentenced to a lengthy term of imprisonment.

By his actions, Senior Constable Bryan displayed exceptional bravery.

Signed by the Police Commissioner Bob Aitkinson 28 Nov 2001

a seven-month training course and has been there ever since.

During his Police service, he has undertaken general duties, worked in the Watch House and with the Special Emergency Response Team (SERT). The latter work has included drug crops, high-risk entries and antiterrorist activities. Michael has been awarded the Valor Medal in 2001 – the highest Queensland Police Bravery award – for his involvement in the arrest of an offender in an attempted extortion incident where firearms were involved in 1996. He has also been awarded a Commissioner’s Certificate for Bravery in 2009 in the arrest of an armed robber in 2006.

Currently, Michael is working in the District Education Training Office at the Rockhampton Station – mainly concentrating on the firearms training component for handguns and rifles –ensuring the training of up to 300 operational staff a year is completed. Other components of the training are the CEW (TASER), OC spray and POST (handcuffs, baton, open and closed-hand skills). Michael says he remembers that there was a small-bore (.22 cal) rifle range on the campus during his time at St Paul’s. Michael was back in New Zealand in January after being away for 30 years. He visited the School with his partner Dianne.

Commissioner’s Certificate of Notable Action:

• Commissioner’s certificate of Notable Action awarded to Senior Constable Michael Bryan.

• Senior Constable Michael Bryan and Constable Michelle Coughlin responded to a call following a series of three armed robberies.

• Senior Constable Bryan and Constable Coughlin observed the offender in a stolen vehicle and took evasive action to avoid a collision. The officers commenced a pursuit until the offender attempted to drive through a creek and stalled the vehicle.

• Senior Constable Bryan and Constable Coughlin apprehended the offender who had a loaded pistol and a large quantity of ecstasy tablets and amphetamines in his possession.

• Senior Constable Bryan is awarded the Commissioner’s Certificate of Notable Action for apprehending an offender who committed three armed robberies at Rockhampton on 7 September 2006.”

Signed by the Police Commissioner Bob Aitkinson 13 May 2009

NETWORKING EVENTS

Philip Morgan QC and Mike Curran

Tony Synge and Ezra Keddell

Graeme Hughes and Campbell Ludbrook

Keegan Parton and Matt Johl

Richard Hull

Tim Clarke David Blue

Nick Fletcher

Tony Haycock and Peter Wynn-Jones

Grant Lander, Jack Roberts and his dad Alan Roberts

Allan Shaw and Richard Walker Jack Roberts

Phillipa Paviour-Smith

Wayne Bettjeman and John Allan

Phillipa Paviour-Smith née Hopwood

Wayne Bettjeman, David Lee-Smith, Darryl Lock, Tim Clarke and Peter Kerr

Bruce Condor, Bill Esling, Mike Curran and Pat Plant

TIHOI

THE START OF 2011 has been interesting. The Senior Girls’ Camp in January was washed out with the students going home after a record 300 plus millimetres of rain over a Three-day period. The girls did very well to cope with the conditions with many wet sleeping bags heading back to Hamilton to dry out.

A number of developments have been under way as we continue to promote the aesthetic value of the centre. Cobblestone paths now wind their way around the centre connecting the student houses and office block. These are terracotta in colour to match existing porched areas completed a number of years ago.

The large Douglas Fir trees which many intakes of students have walked past during the orientation walk for the Tihoi Unit in Social Studies, located on the old Burgess Property, are now gone. This has opened up the valley to allow more light in and will really make a difference during the winter months. The land where the trees were is to be turned into farmland for grazing.

In late October 2010, the Director’s House was relocated to the far end of the old Tihoi Primary School grounds. This has allowed a new Directors’ House to be built on the existing location. The building is progressing well and we should be able to move in by the end of May.

We were saddened by the loss of Gary O’Keefe. Gary spent many weeks over the years on building projects at Tihoi Venture School and always completed these to a very high standard. He had a great sense of humour and no job was ever a problem. Beer bottles hidden in places around the centre and in our house are still being found – one of Gary’s ‘funny’ leaving presents whenever

2011

he stayed. Our thoughts are with the family during this period.

Intake 2011/1 has started well. The students have met the high standards we have set and settled into the daily routines of life at Tihoi. Regular classes are held Saturday to Wednesday lunchtime, and then the Outdoor Programme begins. The first rotation in the outdoors has been kayaking, survival and rock climbing and the boys all succeeded in their survival challenge and learned many ways to enhance survival in the bush.

All boys are moving through the job rotations in their Houses each week having all had a turn at cooking on the coal range stoves with varying success. There have been some fabulous dinners prepared and enjoyed by the boys. Some Houses have ventured into baking cookies and cakes - well-earned treats after a very busy day. Villa House hosted Mr Lander for dinner on 21 February and all the boys enjoyed listening to Mr Lander talk about the developments happening at the main campus in their absence.

Fitness levels are improving every day. During the school week, the boys run, complete circuits and participate in a variety of field games. Houses are learning to work together as teams. We have two sought-after awards – for House Sport and Golden Broom. The Golden Broom award winner also gets a couch for the week in their lounge (a sought-after luxury here). Each award wins the House a certificate and four certificates equates to a House Pizza night.

The boys are adjusting to the demands of the daily Tihoi routine. They look forward to a well-earned break and enjoy sleeping in, sharing stories of their adventures and appreciating those special people in their lives.

New staff this year include Brandon Martin and Jolie Humphreys who are job-sharing the instructor/nanny position.They have a dear wee six-month-old girl – Annabel. Both Brandon and Jolie are past St Paul’s students.Thomas Te Whare is our new tutor this year. Thomas was a prefect in Sargood House last year and has started well in his new role at Tihoi.

During the past couple of months a number of staff have shared exciting news.

Cameron Walker and Kelly Smith announced their engagement and Gerard Pascoe (Tihoi’s Chef) and Melanie Berger have announced their engagement. Congratulations to you all.

A new four-day mid-intake expedition tramp is being trialled this intake with the hope that the benefits of a longer trip such as this will add to the learning that the end of intake expeditions give, but allow students nine more weeks to utilise the skills for the second half of the intake and put these into practice. All trips will be wilderness-type experiences and will include the mid-intake eight-hour solo.

The outside interest in Tihoi continues to grow with three weddings confirmed for this coming summer. Other events are a corporate team-building programme for the Hamilton BNZ and the 50th Jubilee Dinner for the local primary school (Marotiri).

The reality of the Christchurch earthquake has been a shock for all of us. A family member of one of our staff is missing (at the time of writing) and another staff member is with Civil Defence helping in the recovery efforts. Students at Tihoi have been watching events on the news and our thoughts are with all involved.

Chris Wynn and Cyn Smith, Directors

INTAKE TWO Tihoi Venture School

THE TIHOI INTAKE 10/2 completed their Tihoi journey on Saturday 27 November 2010 and the boys are to be congratulated on all they achieved during their time at Tihoi. Each boy faced many challenges and worked to achieve his goals physically, mentally, socially and spiritually.

Intake 10/2 can also be congratulated for the high number of boys who worked hard to gain their Duke of Edinburgh Hillary Bronze Award. Sixty-four students in the intake gained their Award due to hard work and self responsibility.

The Outdoor Programme ran smoothly with every boy accepting the challenges of new activities and learning to support others as

they faced fears, developed skills and gained self-confidence. The Outdoor Programme often provides some of the fondest and most vivid memories for the students and we encourage the boys to become involved at school or in a club for outdoor activities they have enjoyed and in which they have gained skills.

Parent Tramps were enjoyed by all. It was great to have such a big turnout. The boys were delighted to take parents tramping and we encourage parents to take on another adventure as a family as your son has the skills to do this.

TIHOI VENTURE SCHOOL WANTED FIREWOOD LOGS

Tihoi Venture School requires any unwanted logs, suitable for converting into firewood for use in student houses. Any current parents or Old Collegians of St Paul’s who are able to donate truck and trailer units of firewood-grade logs to the Venture School are invited to contact the Director, Chris Wynn on 07 372 8416.

The social development of every student was significant during the 18 weeks. Physically, the boys grew and many lost substantial amounts of weight. Increased fitness gives the boys the ability to cope with the physical demands of the programme. Improved fitness also sees self-confidence and self-efficacy develop. We encourage the boys to make the most of being so fit – it is easier to maintain that gain.

Intake 10/2 boys worked together as a team; they had to: in their House groups, to ensure everyone is fed and basic hygiene is maintained; and in the outdoors as the tent groups change weekly and the boys accept their groups and get on with the outdoor activity. The boys got to know each other very well throughout their time here. The bonds formed were substantial and will empower this group as it returns to St Paul’s.

Staff encourage all parents to create opportunities for their sons to continue to develop their independence – perhaps cooking a meal fortnightly for the family and taking responsibility for aspects of family life.

MOST-VALUED HOUSE MEMBERS

Congratulations to HART Blake Agnew

JOCKS Scott Findlayson

POLLYS Lucas Martin

PURPLE Callum Windley

MOLLYS William Guest

MORTZ Marcus King

VILLA Ryan Lewis

GILLS Mitchell O’Connell

INTAKE 2010/2 MAJOR PRIZEWINNERS

Most Outstanding Student

Lucas Martin

Most Outstanding Student Nominations

James Atherton, Sean Henley-Smith, Paul Newton-Jackson, Callum Windley

Murray Harington Cup for Most-Improved Student

Richard Hutchison

Most-Improved Student Nomination

Mark Davis, Keegan Frost-Jones, Matthew Husband-Dravitzki, Directors Awards

Kieran Dale, Jordan Davies, Fransois Eksteen, William Guest

Furminger Award

(Student who has shown respect to staff and other students) – Tom Schicker

Community Service and Environment Award

Callum Windley

Cross-country Award

Daniel Goodwin

Shooting Award

Sean Kelliher

Expedition Awards for all-round excellence on expedition:

Kayak

Lucas Martin and Callum Windley

Canadian Canoe

James Atherton

Tramp

Tyler Gurnell

Sea Kayak

Aaron Cleland

Kingham Cup – House Winning the most House Sport

Mollys House

Todd Barry, Aaron Crow, William Guest, James Hunt, Richard Hutchison, Jesse Ruri, Ben Scott, Pat Srisa-an and Mark Swarbrick

Luder Trophey – Overall Winning House

Mortimer House

Daniel Goodwin, Blake Gordon, William Heald, Marcus King, Joel Kosoof, Mauricio Lopez, Paul Newton-Jackson, Nick Redpath and Guy Wilkins

Donation Acknowledgements

TIHOI BRICK

2010/1

Conor Aldridge

Ezra Berridge

Heath Blyde

Callum Brown

Daniel Chegwidden

Edward Dunphy

Hugo Fanning

Rory Forde

Conor Gawith

Devon Kyle

William LockwoodGeck

Matthew May

Israel Vano-Storer

Toby Way

TIHOI BRICK

2010/2

Blake Agnew

Cameron Bartley

Kieran Dale

Mark Davis

James Finch

Alex Fullerton

William Guest

Tyler Gurnell

William Heald

Matthew HusbandDravitzki

Joel Kossof

Lucas Martin

Quinn McKay

Bennet Rigers

Simroop Singh-Thandi

Alec Wilson

TIHOI BRICK

1999/2

Caleb Hill

A Real

Venture in FAITH

The phrase “A Venture in Faith” has long been associated with the establishment and operation of St Paul’s Collegiate School. It has been used as the title for both of the books that record the history of St Paul’s.

BUT THIS PHRASE COULD not be more apt than when it is applied to the journey four men took in an attempt to move the School from a hand-to-mouth existence of continual fund-raising, towards the vision of an investment opportunity that would provide the School with a more secure financial investment base and income stream.

In 1983 – after the resignation from the Board of Bob Pollock and a period when Keith Tanner took the role of Acting Chairman – Don Sadler was appointed to be the new Chairman. At about the same time, John Mortimer, who joined the Board in the early sixties, retired from the Board. On his retirement, John Mortimer had the vision that the School should be seeking long-term investment opportunities and, with the support of the new Chairman, a co-opted committee was formed comprising John Mortimer, Don Sadler, Richard Reynolds and Tim Thorrold to consider possibilities. These men were to become the original Directors in Honikiwi Forest Ltd. John Oliver was co-opted on to the Trust when Don Sadler died suddenly and unexpectedly and, when John Mortimer resigned, Peter Rogers took over the Chairmanship and Peter Johnstone joined the Board. Wayne Boyd, a lawyer at Tomkins Wake at the time, put the Honikiwi Forest settlement together.

With forestry being the preferred investment, the ‘famous four’ were charged with finding suitable property. They immediately set about their search and, after viewing some three

or four potential blocks, settled on one in Honikiwi. The purchase was made within six months and this formed Honikiwi Forest Ltd. The School Bursar at the time was Max Clough (deceased) and he had enough faith in the men and their ideas that he committed the School to lend $200,000 for six months, to make a cash purchase of the property, while a syndicate of investors was put together.

Investors were sought. They came in the form of the School itself, the Old Collegians’ Association and private investors including individual Old Collegians, past Board members and members of the extended St Paul’s community. Support for investment in the project was at a level that enabled the repayment of the loan to the School very quickly.

The group was never tardy in its approach; clearing the land and planting started almost immediately, and proceeded over a period of 10 years, as funds allowed. The services of contractor Stewart Middlemiss were employed in both planting and subsequently pruning the trees, and he was supported by his wife Sally. They lived in a house on one of the forest blocks. The decision was taken early on that the trees would undergo three prunings to give A-grade logs, and this occurred when the trees were five years (two metres), eight years (four metres) and 12 years (six metres) old.

Senior students of St Paul’s who had been accredited with UE were taken in groups of four to Honikiwi, as work parties, to assist

with clearing and pruning. They camped or stayed in the woolshed and, as most of these boys had been to Tihoi, they were quite comfortable with the conditions. Some of these boys would later become investors themselves in the Pole Crop forestry project. The venture into the Pole Crop came about when there was land ready for planting but no money for the planting of trees.

A further investment group was sought and a partnership was formed, and the new investors contributed one-off payments of some $5000 each.

Apart from the pruning and the occasional checking for disease, the trees, once planted, were left to grow.

Fast-forward 25 years to 2010 and the first trees are ready to fell. Preparation for fullscale felling has seen a bridge built over a stream on one of the blocks and road lining has begun. This is where trees are felled in areas to form roads and skid sites suitable for full-scale logging. In December 2010, a ceremonial cutting of the first tree was made and a moment taken for reflection on the realisation of the rewards from the vision and hard work those many years ago.

Logging should begin in March 2011 and, weather permitting, may continue through the winter and on into a full summer of logging over 2011/12. Following completion of the logging, there will be replanting of the blocks and the process will begin again.

The students of today and tomorrow are going to benefit from the vision and actions of these dedicated, hard-working men and

Philip Morgan QC (WACT Chair), James Blakely, Grant Lander, Bunny Mortimer, Frances Blakely, Sally Middlemiss, Rev Andrew Hedge. The occassion of the cutting of the first tree of Honikiwi Forest, December 2010

their Venture in Faith. A heartfelt ‘thank you’ is extended to John Mortimer, Don Sadler (deceased), Richard Reynolds, Tim Thorrold, John Oliver, Peter Johnstone, Peter Rogers and the many others who continue giving generously of their time to oversee this project.

In addition, gratitude is extended to all past and present members of the Waikato Anglican College Trust Board and its subsidiaries, forestry investors and members of the wider School community who have supported and continue to support St Paul’s Collegiate School in this ongoing investment project.

Glenys Parton

The first cut

Felling

The second first cut

Reflection by Philip Morgan QC Packed like logs

Measuring, sorting and stacking

Blessing by Rev Andrew Hedge John and Bunny Mortimer

Sorting Falling Trucking

Sue Snodgrass, John Oliver and Richard Reynolds

Skill personified – ready

Richard Reynolds and John Mortimer recalling the hard work of establishment John Mortimer and Peter Rogers

OPENING OF Upgraded Old Collegians’ Pavilion

ON WEDNESDAY APRIL 6, 2011

the refurbished Old Collegians’ Pavilion was reopened. This occasion was marked by a donors’ luncheon at midday, followed by an afternoon of sports fixtures with St Kentigern College. At 3.30pm the official opening of the grandstand began with an unveiling and naming ceremony.

This project, which began in November 2010, has realised some well overdue and wonderful changing rooms and an improved hospitality area for our sports teams. While there will be some aesthetic details to finish off, the Pavilion is now fit for purpose and functional for the winter sports season ahead.

The upper storey of the Old Collegians’ Pavilion was originally opened in 1986 and has proved an extremely useful facility for meetings, after-match functions and as the official headquarters for a period of time, of our Old Collegians’ Association. Designed by an Old Collegian, Tauranga Architect Mr David Page and funded by the Old Collegians’ organisation, up until now it has never truly been a Pavilion in the usual sense, in that there were no changing rooms for sports teams.

The refurbished Pavilion reopens with four spacious and robust changing rooms and public toilet facilities. It seems appropriate that this wonderful addition, which makes such a strong statement about the strength of the School’s sporting cornerstone, was once again designed by David Page and that the Reverend Lawrence, Headmaster for the period of original construction and his wife, Susan, were able to be with us at this special occasion.

There are a number of organisations and individuals that have made this project possible. Thank you to Perry Foundation whose commitment of a donation really kick started the project and provided the impetus for other donors to follow. This was followed by a very generous donation towards the grand stand – from a donor who does not wish to be identified. The Southern Trust and WEL Trust have also contributed to this project along with the BNZ, The St Paul’s Old Collegians’ Association and the St Paul’s Parents’ Association. The latter two organisations continue to support the school in its many activities and we are

indebted to them. Individual Old Collegians have embraced this refurbishment and in particular a very big thank you to the Aitken, Bird, Tanner and Thompson families whose generosity along with the other contributions has turned the possibility into a reality. To finish the project we have some 45 of the seats on the bleachers sold. Finally there are others who have contributed financially to this project in ways they have been able and the support of all donors has been fantastic and most appreciated. All contributions have enabled us to turn this long discussed possibility into a reality.

We also thank Architect and Old Collegian Mr David Page for his creativity and talent in coming up with this wonderfully aesthetic design; and Livingstone Construction and their associated sub-contractors. Livingstones have done an amazing logistical job over the last ten weeks in getting us from concrete foundations through to what we see today. They have poured extra labour at the job to get it finished on time and have proven extremely honourable and easy to work with. Thank you.

The donors made a decision to name each of the changing rooms after four prominent past Housemasters and the following is a brief outline of the contributions these men have made to the School:

Tom de Winton – Served St Paul’s for 16 years (1967–1982) as teacher of Mathematics and Social Studies, Housemaster of Clark House 1972–1977. He was instrumental in the establishment of, and heavily involved in the operation of, the School’s rowing programme during and well beyond his teaching service.

Malcolm Hill – Served St Paul’s for just over 29 years (1966–1995) as teacher of History, Geography, and Accounting; Housemaster of Hamilton House 1969/1970, Hall House 1973–1979, Assistant Headmaster 1980–1995, Housemaster of Girls House (now Harington House) 1985–1990. A Hockey, Soccer, Rugby and 1st XI Cricket coach, he gave invaluable service to both sporting and cultural activities.

Rod McMorran – Served St Paul’s for 35 years (1965–1999) as teacher of Geography,

Housemaster of Hamilton House 1971–1978, Deputy Headmaster and Careers Advisor 1983-1996; Mr McMorran helped organise the School’s Athletics Standards, coached Rugby, took over the Harriers and for many years ran the School’s Swimming programme. Pat Plant – Served St Paul’s for an amazing 38 years (1961–1998) as teacher of Science, Housemaster of Sargood House 1963–1977, Clark House 1978-1985, Careers Adviser 19891998. Mr Plant proved a superb Rugby Coach, including mentor and tactician for the 1st XV. In addition, the naming of the grandstand, the Steve Cole Stand, is synonymous with the School coming of age on the national sporting stage.

Appointed to the position of Headmaster in 1992 at the age of 37, Mr Steve Cole had a huge impact on St Paul’s as a whole and in particular, its sporting cornerstone. He grew the School roll dramatically from 419 through to 627 students; extended Harington and Sargood Houses; enlarged the Chapel; oversaw the construction of the Student Centre and the Science block. He was known as ‘the scud missile’; highly visible, ultra-competitive, Mr Cole’s passion and energy invigorated the School. Rugby had its most successful period in the School’s history under his tenure; Waikato Champions and one of the top four 1st XVs in the country. Our 1st XI Soccer team was ranked one of the top ten in the country in 1993 and won the provincial Premiership in 1997. The 1st XI Cricket team made the Gillette Cup top four two years running – a feat replicated by our eight in the Maadi Cup.

While in the classroom, Michael Oehley amazingly gained the top mark in New Zealand in the University Bursary examinations and during Mr Cole’s tenure St Paul’s made very considerable academic progress.

Mr Cole, assisted by his wife Janet (who was herself a loyal supporter of sporting and cultural activities), took St Paul’s to the next level and it seems appropriate, given his intense interest, input and commitment to the sporting cornerstone, that the new stand should be named after an individual who in the ‘Venture in Faith’ book will be regarded as one of the School’s ‘Great Headmasters’.

Pavilion Donors

A very big thank you to the following Pavilion

Project donors CORPORATE DONORS

Perry Foundation

Southern Trust

BNZ

WEL Energy Trust

Receipt 4834

St Paul’s Old Collegians’ Association

St Paul’s Parents’ Association

SIGNIFICANT DONORS

Greg Thompson

Tim and Sue Aitken

Jon and Sue Tanner

Raymond and Jenny Bird

SEATS DONORS

John Shafer Spacific Yearbooks

Grant and Judith Lander

Bowers Family

Mason Family

Receipt 5944

Richard Ludbrook

Gary Schofield

Glenys Parton

Greg Thompson

Dave Mackay

Tim Clarke

Simon Clarke

Receipt 5942

Pat and Diana Plant

Posa Family

2010 Leavers (2)

Max Hill

Andrew S D Gordon

Philip Morgan QC

Gerrand Family

Nicholas Smart

Gill Family

Yarndley Famly

Cooper Family

Humphry Rolleston

Snodgrass Family

Bill Esling

Blackett Family

Harris Family

Hugh Barton and Margaret Bruce

Marcus and Nicki Wilkins

James and Donna Wilkins

PM Burt Family

Graeme Hughes

Mexted Family

KC Kirk Family

AJ Martin (Brian Smales)

Tessa Hickson

Tim Hickson

Beaumont Family

Bayly Family

Peter Guise

Webb Family

Fawcett Family

Gasquoine Family

Further families who wish to secure naming rights for seats on the bleachers can make a donation of $1,500

(which can be made over three years at $500 per annum). Your generosity will be recognised with a brass plaque (inlaid into a pair of seats) and a listing on the donors’ board in the refurbished Pavilion.

OTHER DONORS

Campbell Ludbrook

Fraser Barron

Clarke Family

Candy Family STAFF DEVELOPMENT SCHOLARSHIP

John Ormiston

Six New FELLOWS APPOINTED

ON TUESDAY APRIL 5, 2011 six new Fellows were inducted to St Pauls’ Collegiate School. They were supported on the day by fifteen of the existing fellows in a formal ceremony of induction in the presence of the whole School. Fellows are appointed by the Trust Board in recognition of “outstanding contribution to St Paul’s Collegiate School” and citations of service and contribution were read for each of the new inductees.

The Fellows as a body have a significant role in supporting the School and, along with the Trust Board ensuring the objects of the Trust Deed are enacted.

At the conclusion of the ceremony the students of the school performed the School Haka – for the very first time in the Chapel –to honour both existing and new Fellows.

JOHN OLIVER AND PETER JOHNSTONE (1982 – 2011)

Mr John Mortimer and Mr Richard Reynolds, played a key role in the establishment and eventual development of the Honikiwi Forest.

Mr John Oliver and his good friend Mr Peter Johnstone and others have overseen this ambitious project, including the development of access roading and the construction of a bridge, culminating in the first trees being harvested late in 2010.

In 1997, through Mr Oliver and Mr Johnstone, the School was offered a 36% share of another forest at Waimiha, owned by Boston Development Limited. Both of these gentlemen have played a key role in having the shareholders in Honikiwi Forest to gift their share of the land after milling to St Paul’s. To date, 90% of shareholders have agreed to this.

For Mr John Oliver, his first official contact for the School was in 1975, when his eldest

son Mark started at St Paul’s. He was followed by his three younger brothers: Todd, William and Duncan, giving John and Sarah twelve consecutive years of close association as parents. Since then, they have had six grandchildren attend St Paul’s; given that they have been blessed with 17 grandchildren, it is highly likely that more will follow.

Mr Peter Johnstone and his wife Margaret had a son Allen attend St Paul’s in 1984, and his grandson, William Reeves, is currently in Year 10 at the School. An accomplished and highly respected farmer, Mr Johnstone established his first farm at Puketutu and, along with Mr John Oliver in 1972, they acquired a property at Pureora and commenced a planting operation. Over successive years, this has been followed by other blocks and more shareholders. As an indication of the Johnstone family’s long association with St Paul’s Collegiate School, it is important to recognise at this occasion that in 1954, Mr Johnstone’s grandfather, Wilfred, owned a parcel of land that now makes up the current St Paul’s site, which he sold to the Founders.

For their long-standing commitment to St Paul’s, Mr Oliver and Mr Johnstone are deserved appointees as Fellows.

PAT PLANT (1961 – 1998)

In 1961, Mr Pat Plant emigrated from the United Kingdom and commenced duties at St Paul’s Collegiate School, staying 37 years until his retirement from the teaching profession in 1998.

Mr Plant began teaching Science, Mathematics, History and all of the PE classes, as well as coaching the 1st XV. In 1963 he took over as Housemaster of Sargood House – a Boarding House bursting at the seams and whose only heating was a couple of log fires. Mr Plant and his wife, Diana, led

Sargood for 15 years (1961 – 1976). There was no question as to who was the boss and Mr Plant’s word was law. Mr Philip Morgan commented: “The other Houses envied Sargood because they always did that much better. Mr Plant instilled a sense of belief that Sargood would never be bettered.” Between 1978 and 1985, he worked the same wonders as Clark Housemaster.

As a Rugby coach, the boys saw another side to Mr Plant. His demeanour changed and he was viewed as affable, friendly and more relaxed. A fine Science teacher, he taught his students well and took a genuine interest in their success. A larger than life character, he could be heard all over the School. Always well-intentioned, he had a real presence around the grounds.

Mr and Mrs Plant’s on-going commitment to St Paul’s is illustrated by their regular attendance at Old Collegians’ functions in Hamilton, Auckland and Tauranga. St Paul’s has been a huge part of Mr Plant’s life and we in turn thank him for his contribution to our School. Mr Plant deserves his appointment as Fellow, given his tremendous length and level of service.

REVEREND LORIS EYRE (1974 – 1981)

Reverend Loris Eyre joined the Board in July 1974 when Mr Tony Hart was Headmaster of a School of 443, of whom 295 were boarders. The new Clark House had just been built (1973) and the Art & Craft block completed. Mr John Mortimer had just taken over as Chairman and the first generation of Founding Trustees, many of whom had served St Paul’s Collegiate School since its establishment in 1959, had just stepped down. On her appointment, Reverend Eyre became the first woman to be appointed to the St Paul’s Board of Trustees.

Fellows Group Photo Legend: Back Row: Tim Watson, John Wiltshire, Cam Elliott, Sally Wootton, Buck Parker, John Oliver, Bob Pollock, John Dawson, Peter Rogers, Greg Fenton, Steve Cole Front Row: Pat Plant, Mike Shaw, Loris Eyre, John Mortimer, Evan McCulloch, Janelle Wallace, Richard Reynolds, Michael Lawrence, Peter Johnstone, Tracey Mackay

The early 1970s was a challenging time for the School and the country as a whole, with very high inflation (18-20% per annum) that resulted in the average costs of running the School rising from $147,000 to $292,000 between 1970 and 1974, with no increase in the number of staff employed by the School.

A mother of four children, Colin, David, Grant and Stuart, all of whom attended St Paul’s, Reverend Eyre brought a new dimension to Board deliberations. She and her group of Trustees had many significant decisions to make, not the least of which was the appointment in 1980 of a new Headmaster, Reverend Michael Lawrence.

The opening of the Mary Hornsby Music School, the decision to establish a Tihoi Venture campus, cafeteria style meals in the dining room, right down to the cloth material for the Blazer jacket, were all matters she played a part in. An enthusiastic supporter and fundraiser of Tihoi, her son Grant was the first Tihoi Campus tutor.

From 1992 through to 2008, Reverend Eyre was also a Trustee of the Whesby Scholarship Fund Trust Board developed to support the sons/daughters of Clergy enrolling into the School: to date, 43 students have benefited from this scholarship. Her support and wisdom on this Board was greatly appreciated by all who served with her over the 17 years of her tenure. Forthright and sensible, Reverend Eyre made a most valuable contribution to St Paul’s governance, and it was not surprising that this was recognised in 2005 with the naming of the newly expanded Harington boarding house, the “Loris Eyre Wing”.

It was most appropriate that in July 1981, having come in with John Mortimer’s Chairmanship, she retired when he stepped down from the Board of Trustees. Reverend Eyre has continued her support of St Paul’s, recently addressing the School community at a Founders’ Day Service. Her long and wise contribution to the governance of the School is reflected in her appointment as a Fellow.

MIKE SHAW (1970 – 2002)

Mr Mike Shaw joined the St Paul’s Collegiate School staff in 1970 fresh from two years at Timbertop, the outdoor pursuit centre of Geelong Grammar School in Victoria, Australia. Mr Shaw found at St Paul’s a Headmaster and a Chairman of the Board who had a similar vision for St Paul’s. He

took over School House in 1971, taught full time, and coached Rowing in summer and Rugby in winter.

After the decision to establish Tihoi was made, the Shaw’s moved to Tihoi in December 1978 and settled into the “Brick House”. The campus was the site of a former mill town: desolate, covered with rubbish, broken glass and vandalised houses with rotten floors, stoves full of missing parts, little spouting, rusted water pipes, toilets/ basins smashed and plenty of blackberry. The Shaw’s and others had to work hard. On the Saturday, two days prior to Tihoi opening, the staff were still digging ring water-mains. If anyone was to have a chance of making Tihoi’s start a successful one, it was Mike Shaw. He needed to be a mechanic, plumber, builder, drain layer, glazier, farmer, electrician, on top of being a fulltime teacher and instructor. His wife Judy, had to be a courier, nurse, matron, postman and teacher, as well as running a home for their two children.

Mr Shaw believed that the Tihoi experience should be a fresh start for every boy. No boy was to bring any “baggage”: no previous school reports were to be sighted. Instead, a sealed envelope was to be kept on each boy, to be opened only in emergencies. Many a St Paul’s boy was to undergo dramatic personal change as a result of their six-month experience at Tihoi.

Mr Shaw introduced a new ablutions block/ staff room in 1980, planted a vegetable garden, established paths and cleared the blackberry.

Mr Shaw returned to St Paul’s Collegiate Hamilton campus in 1982 and took over the teaching of Chemistry – early morning tutorials and the demands he made on his students for hard work, self-discipline and punctuality meant his national exam results were consistently outstanding.

Mr Shaw ran a myriad of activities (camera club, canoe club, scuba courses), drove buses and became sort of a trouble-shooter for Headmaster, Mr Steve Cole, taking over the Rowing Club and setting up School House as a day boy House, while in addition he took charge of the Prefects and ran the detention system.

Mr Shaw retired in 2002 following 32 years service to the School. Housemaster, Science teacher, coach, first Director of Tihoi – St Paul’s owes Mr Mike Shaw and his wife, Judy, a huge debt of gratitude for outstanding service, and his appointment as a Fellow is most deserved.

MR GREG FENTON (1997 – 2009)

Mr Greg Fenton came to St Paul’s Collegiate School in 1997 when he was appointed as Deputy Headmaster, a role he carried out during the second half of Mr Steve Cole’s tenure as Headmaster.

In July 2001, Mr Fenton took over as Headmaster during a period of considerable challenge and competition. He, together with the Board of Trustees, saw a real need to implement the “Strategic Plan” presented to the Board in 1990, which called for a major upgrade and rebuilding of the School. As such, Mr Fenton played a pivotal role in many significant Capital Expenditure projects. These included: the extension of Harington Boarding House with the construction of the Loris Eyre wing in 2006; the opening of the Sports Centre with gymnasium, fitness centre, squash courts, indoor cricket facility and changing rooms in October 2007; the completion of the Astro-Turf Hockey facility in April 2007; the renovation of the Great Oaks farm house, which has become the home to our International students, archives and the Marketing and Development Office; the completion of the rebuilding of Tihoi with the Gallagher Dining Room (2006) and construction of six new houses by 2008. To fund this capital expenditure, Mr Fenton worked vigorously to promote and market the School in order to grow its roll, which reached 653 students, the highest level in the School’s 52 year history.

Totally committed, Mr Fenton worked tirelessly to ensure academic standards were raised to the high levels we enjoy today. NCEA pass rates and Scholarship grew significantly under Mr Fenton’s tenure. Ably supported by his warm, friendly and hospitable wife, Lyn, the Fenton’s two children, Ciaran and Michaela both attended St Paul’s. Genuinely passionate about St Paul’s and its community, Mr Fenton put his heart and soul into the School during his nine year tenure as Headmaster, and the results of his efforts are clearly evident in the St Paul’s you see today.

Mr Fenton moved from being a highly regarded Deputy Headmaster through to a Headmaster who had a huge impact on St Paul’s development and School culture.

In recognition of his outstanding contribution, it is my great pleasure to announce his appointment as a Fellow of St Paul’s Collegiate School.

SPORTS

ROWING

“It’s not the size of the dog in the fight – it’s the size of the fight in the dog”

THE AON MAADI CUP is the annual premier secondary schools rowing event in which 122 schools participate, with over 1900 rowers in 427 races.

This year St Paul’s rowed in five A Finals (Top eight crews in New Zealand) and 10 B Finals (Top 16 crews in New Zealand). The School had seven top ten placed crews with a roll of only 640 students.

For the first time in about seven years the School had twelve girls rowing and also a girls’ eight. With no specialist teams this meant that all girls - from a squad that ranged in ability and experience - rowed more than one event. Whilst St Paul’s may not feature high in the individual rankings, the school moved up the rankings in the overall number of finals to outrank significantly larger schools such as St Kentigern College (1665 students three places behind us) and Westlake Girls High (2143 girls, six places behind us).

But there was an even greater story to come from the Maadi Cup: the story of Sam Tipping and Brook Daly, and their journey to finish second in the country in the U18 Novice Double with just nine weeks preparation. This is their story:

Sam joined the St Paul’s rowing club with a rowing partner at the beginning of the season in November 2010. The pair rowed together through November and December and following the Christmas break the club returned to training to discover that, due to commitment to another sport, Sam’s partner would not be available to row for the rest of the season. This left Sam (and the club) “up a creek without a paddle” so to speak. Sam was keen to give rowing a go but

there was no event for him without a partner. Being a tight knit community, everybody in the club was on the search for a partner for Sam –no less so than Club Captain Grayson Croasdale. However, no one was putting a hand up to partner with Sam and time was fast running out.

Brook Daly was a friend of Grayson - and some of the other senior boys in the club – but he saw rowing as a bit of “a waste of time”. This attitude was no deterrent to Grayson and, determined to find someone for Sam to row with, he put the question to Daly when they were away on summer break at Lake Rotoiti in mid-January. Surprisingly, Brook said he would give it a go. Sam was very pleased to have someone to row with and Brook was someone he got along with – always a help when rowing as a double. In addition, Alex Mason, Old Collegian and Coach, once again had the job of coaching the Novice Double.

The first time out at the January training camp was a tad shaky and left the coach thinking ‘We have only nine weeks until Maadi’. However, over the week the pair got progressively better. From the word go the boys listened intently to the coach even though they struggled to put the concepts into practice. This aside as the days passed the Coach became very aware - and even a bit envious - of how Brook picked up rowing and improved.

Following the Camp, training revolved around morning gym work and afternoons on the water, and the boys gave it their all during this time. The scheduled regattas leading up to the Aon Maadi Cup were Cambridge Town regatta, KRI 3 and North Island Secondary Schools’ Rowing Championships (NISSRC)

At the Cambridge Town regatta, which took place the first week back after Camp, it was fair to say the boys were a bundle of nerves. This was blatantly evident when, on the pontoon prior to pushing off, Daly put the handle instead of the spoon into the water, and during the race they caught about six crabs down the course –starting the campaign to Maadi in last place by about 100 meters!

A New Zealand Coach, standing beside me, noticed the boys when they were out the back and trailing. I said ‘Those are my boys’ and he said “You’ve got a lot of work to do”. In response I said “They will medal at Maadi” and he quipped “Good luck’.

Still it was hard to keep spirits up having raced two races at the Cambridge Town regatta, and losing them both convincingly. In the second regatta - the KRI 3, four weeks later, the boys won their heat and qualified second fastest. They went on to win the final beating Nga Tawa College who were to become known to the boys as The Giant’ due to the size of one of their rowers. The boys came off the water elated and their hands punching the air. For the first time they felt the rewards of their efforts and began to really believe in themselves. This was a tremendous confidence boast leading into the North Island regatta.

A few days out from NISSRC both boys went down ill- in unison. They were ill enough that they could not train. Daly was off School the whole week. However, although his body was unable to row, he was (unknowingly) feeding his mind. He came back from his illness having spent most of the time watching rowing videos, sending rowing links to the coach and collecting inspirational quotes. He even researched the opposition –‘The Giant’. He transformed from a person who hardly discussed rowing to one now firing all sorts of rowing questions at the coach. This young man was hooked.

It was a concern that due to the illness of the boys they were only able to manage one waterbased training session in the week leading up to the North Island competition. The heats saw the boys cross the line first and qualify for the semi finals. They were thrilled and had a renewed sense of belief that they could do this. In the semifinals they rowed against ‘The Giant’ to come home in second and secure a place in the final.

The first race for St Paul’s on finals day was the Boys’ U18 Novice Double. David versus Goliath. The pre-race strategy was to take it to them from the start. The boat shot out of the starting

Sam Tipping, Brook Daly and Alex Mason (Coach) Gold at NISSRC

Brook Daly and Sam Tiping

Louise Ford, Danielle Le Seur, Theresa Steiner, Brittany Smith, Grace Gatenby (cox)

blocks, with the ambitious crew sprinting from the outset. By the 1km mark they were half a boat length of clear water ahead of second place Nga Tawa. The boys continued to pick up the pace and flew over the finish line with a time of 7.09mins to become North Island Secondary School Rowing Champions - after only seven weeks of rowing together. Nothing could beat the feeling of irony, standing on the top podium as winner’s, looking UP at ‘The Giant’. The pinnacle of the rowing calendar is the Aon Maadi Cup. Tipping and Daly won their heat to move to the semi final. In the semifinal ‘The Giant’ beat them, but the boys were still upbeat and confident. The final was to be hard fought and the boys gave it their all to be piped at the finish line by Nga Tawa. Still, they finished a very admirable second in New Zealand with only nine weeks preparation and earned a hand shake from the New Zealand Coach who had quipped “Good luck”.

Determination, motivation and sheer guts are words that spring to mind when thinking of Daly and Tipping. They are an inspirational story demonstrating that if you want to achieve something, no matter what it is, if you want it enough, its yours for the taking. These boys certainly wanted it, they deserved it, but more importantly they went out there and took it, and it was a privilege to be their coach.

How did they do it – well here are some of the things they told themselves:

“Losers quit when they’re tired, winners quit when they’ve won”

“It’s not the size of the dog in the fight – it’s the size of the fight in the dog”

“Guts not luck”

“Winners do what losers dream of, they get back UP”

“Those are my boys and they will medal at Maadi “

Alex Mason (Hamilton 2005-2010)

WAIKATO SCHOOLS TEAMS TRIATHLON CHAMPIONSHIPS

ST PAUL’S HAD THREE teams entered in this event which was held at Lake Karapiro.

In the U19 Division, Evan Wilson had a great swim and was the first to exit the water. He handed over to James Mason who completed the 20-kilometre cycle leg. This was the longest stage of the event and James put in a great effort to finish fifth against some of the top specialist cyclists in the Waikato. Oliver Smith had a superb run, overtaking two competitors, and thereby secured third place for the team.

In the U16 Girls’ Division, Jessica Reilly completed the swim of 500 metres; Victoria Blomfield did the 16-kilometre bike leg and Geraldine Fish completed the run of four kilometres. All the girls competed very strongly and the team finished ninth.

In the U14 Boys’ Division, Hamish Black swam strongly and finished second but very close behind the first swimmer. Then Adam McCarthy completed the bike leg moving into a narrow lead by the end. He then handed over to Jack Davies who set off on the final stage, a Three-Kilometre run, closely followed by four other competitors. However, Jack had a great run gradually building up a sizeable lead by the halfway stage. He managed to hold on to this lead for what turned out to be a comfortable and thoroughly convincing win for the team.

RESULTS:

U19 Boys : 750m swim/20km bike/5km run

Time: 1.12.45, 3rd Bronze Medal

U16 Girls: 500m swim/16km bike/4km run

Time: 1.08.03, 9th

U14 Boys: 350m swim/12km bike/3km run

Time: 0.40.17, 1st Gold Medal

INDIVIDUAL

SWIMMING SUCCESS

YEAR 13 STUDENT EVAN Wilson enjoyed huge success in the water over the summer holiday break finishing:

• 1st over 5km (open event) in the Waikato Open Water Championship (Karapiro)

• 2nd over 10km (16 – 17 year old) in the NSW Open Water Championship (Sydney)

• 2nd over 10km (16 – 17 year old) in the New Zealand Open Water Championship (Taupo)

• 3rd over 5km (16 – 17 year old) in the New Zealand Open Water Championship (Taupo) SUMMARY OF ROWING RESULTS

North Island Secondary School Rowing Championships

Gold – Boys U18 Novice Double (Sam Tipping, Brook Daly)

Silver – U18 Lightweight Boys Four (Grayson Croasdale, Lucas Martin, Camerson Rowland, William Guest, Cox Jesper Mannson)

Bronze – Girls U18 Novice Double (Fiora Stewart, Antonia Anda)

Bronze - Girls U17 Double (Louise Ford, Danielle Le Seur)

Aon Maadi Cup

Silver - Boys U18 Novice Double (Sam Tipping, Brook Daly)

Rowing Coach

Fiora Stewart ,Toni Anda, Florina Cormack-Loyd (coach)

Hamish Black, Jack Davies, Adam McCarthy

Headmaster welcomes Fiora Stewart and Toni Anda back after their race

News from the PARENTS’ ASSOCIATION

A WARM WELCOME TO all SPC families, especially those new to the school. We look forward to meeting you at a Parents’ Association meeting or at one of our many events and fund-raising activities throughout the year.

When students hit secondary school, it can be a challenging time for parents, particularly when it comes to understanding what happens in their everyday school lives. Being part of the Parents’ Association (PA) can help demystify some of that and give you a better feel for the activities going on in and around the school. You can be part of the action without your teenager really being concerned by it. The PA is also one way you can participate and network within the school community. Visit the St Paul’s website and check out what we’re up to and how you can be involved. (click on About St Paul’s at the bottom of the home page, Our People and scroll down to Parents’ Association). All parents of the school are welcome at our monthly meetings and updates are posted on the website regularly.

ROUND-UP OF 2010

It was another busy and successful year for the PA and we continued to co-ordinate, operate and arrange fund-raising and hospitality events as well as the Cattle Scheme.

OUR PRIMARY FUND-RAISING EVENTS WERE:

Plates for Mates – Recipes from St Paul’s

This wonderful cookbook was launched late last year and copies are still available from the school office, by mail order from our web page or from the retailers listed on the following page.

The Cattle Scheme

Special thanks to Jenny McPherson, Paul Coster and Angela Fullerton, all of whom donated much time and energy to maintain the scheme. Contact the PA if you want to be involved in 2011.

A Taste of Hawke’s Bay

This wine promotion was great value. Special thanks to the Headmaster and Tim Elliott for co-ordinating it.

The funds raised from these promotions, together with your contributions, support a number of requests made to the PA by the Headmaster, teachers and students. Overall, in 2010, we assisted 19 teams and individuals who represented our school, the region or New Zealand in sporting or cultural events. Congratulations to all those students who represented us so well.

A rewarding aspect of being active in the PA is participating in ‘Special Projects’ that benefit the entire school. Here’s a list of some of the projects we provided and contributed to in 2010:

• Heta Smith’s initiative to build a fale in Samoa with students from St Paul’s

• Purchase of the Gamebreaker programme – a hardware and software package requested by the sporting fraternity to analyse sporting progress

• Purchase of toasters for boarding students to use before and after school.

• Purchase of a new sign-written school van

• Start-up equipment for the aerobics classes now being offered.

THE PAVILION

The PA was first approached to support an upgrade of the Old Collegian’s Pavilion in 2009. This is one of the first buildings seen when driving into St Paul’s and was built via

the generosity of our Old Collegians who play a vital role in maintaining the culture of the school. This year the PA has given $50,000 towards upgrading the building and work is already under way on this significant project.

AGM

With regret, the PA accepted resignations from several long-standing, very hardworking and supportive parents: Penny Taylor (previous Vice-Chairman), Phillippa Hickmott, Sue Aitken and Noelle Schroder. Noelle has enjoyed a close connection with the school since 1970 when her son first came to St Paul’s followed later by her grandchildren –many thanks Noelle. Their combined energy, initiative and close relationship with the PA will be sorely missed.

FUTURE FUND-RAISING AND SUPPORTING EVENTS

Look out for the Entertainment Book in Term Two. This book features many of the Waikato and Bay of Plenty’s best restaurants, cafes, hotel accommodation, attractions and activities for families, all with valuable 25% to 50% discounts and ‘two for one’ offers. This is a great fund-raising opportunity for all of us. Email: parentsassociation@stpauls.school.nz to secure your copy.

Mystery Creek Fielddays is a first for the PA. This year we’re manning a food kiosk and need volunteers to help. Details and regular updates are on our web page, or be in touch via email to register your interest.

Join in

To continue its success, the PA needs the school community behind it. Come to one of our monthly meetings, contribute to our fund-raising ventures or join us at an event. It doesn’t have to be a big commitment and it’s a wonderful way to network and to be involved.

Pause, Engage

PLATES FOR MATES™

Recipes from St Paul’s

Montana Catering, setting another textbook dining experience.

is a community venture into

creatively photographed by renowned photographer Nicola Topping to truly represent a cooking sensation that you can create – no-fuss style. is a great keepsake from which favourite recipes will be created and evolved. This uniquely styled book proudly reflects St Paul’s Collegiate School and our community – give it

Plates for Mates™ – Recipes from St Paul’s can be purchased by visiting one of the following retailers:

• Bos Interiors Ltd, Anglesea Street, Hamilton

• Central Café, Alexandra Street, Te Awamutu

• Penny’s Book Store, Chartwell Square, Hamilton

• Pool Builders Waikato, Cambridge Road, Hamilton

• Tall Poppies, Ohaupo Road, Te Awamutu

• Waikato Bedding, Riverlea Road, Hillcrest, Hamilton. Thank you to these retailers for their continuing support.

PLATES FOR MATES

– Recipes from St Paul’s

We appreciate the generous support from our major sponsors:

• Montana Catering Company Ltd

• Great Oaks Trading Company

• St Paul’s Collegiate School

• BNZ

• Crombie Lockwood

• Livingstone Building NZ Ltd

• Kiwi Camping Company.

HOW TO ORDER: Plates for Mates™ – Recipes from St Paul’s is available for $30.00. Please complete the form below, allowing one to two weeks for delivery.

ORDER FORM Please return the completed form to:

St Paul’s Collegiate School Association Inc., PO Box 3069, Hamilton 3240, or by emailing parentsassociation@stpauls.school.nz

Name

Address

Phone Email

Number of copies at $30.00 = $

Plus postage and packaging (within NZ) (max. of four) $10.00 TOTAL COST $

Method of Payment:

Please find enclosed cheque payable to St Paul’s Collegiate School Assn Inc.

Payment for: has been made by direct credit to 020316 0058612 00 (please reference your name and cookbook project)

Overseas Orders: postage rates will be confirmed at the time of order.

Special Rates: for more than four copies, postage rates will be confirmed at the time of order.

Recipe books can be picked up from St Paul’s Collegiate School by arrangement.

Pictured – Cumin Rubbed Lamb Rack

Supporters of St Paul’s Collegiate School

Paul’s

KAPA HAKA

THE DANCES OF REHIA and the haka of Tanerore inspire the art of kapa haka. In the modern day, kapa haka is very much a tool for the revitalisation of Maori language, culture and stories. Traditional song, dance and haka form a base for the creative flows which transform kapa haka into a vessel of entertainment for all. At St Paul’s, we hope to explore the realms of Hine-Rehia and Tanerore through powhiri, support for community events, competitions and cultural exchanges.

Kapa haka gives all ethnicities the opportunity to learn a bit about the thing

that makes New Zealand unique to all other countries in the world. For Maori, kapa haka presents the opportunity to rediscover cultural roots or hold fast to traditional knowledge. I would encourage all who are interested in Maori culture to join the St Paul’s kapa haka group for an educational, fun and eye-opening experience.

Kia tau mai te manaakitanga o te Atua ki runga i a tatou katoa.

Dion West, Te Reo

SCHOOL AT A GLIMPSE at St Paul’s

Collapse of tree in the Quadrangle

Year 9 BAND

MUSIC 2011 HAS STARTED well with each student in two classes of Year 9 having the opportunity to play a Trumpet, Cornet, Clarinet, Saxophone or Auxiliary Percussion instrument. The purpose of the Band Programme is to introduce students to instruments that they have not otherwise tried. Students in the Band Programme come together in the Music Room for three periods a week for the duration of one term. They are initially segregated into their instrument groups to learn new notes, instrument techniques and instrument care. The groups learn a tune and then, towards the end of the session, come together to play their tune in an ensemble situation. Lunchtime sessions are also available for students to practise their instruments and play in a ‘Symphonic Band’ situation. This exciting new programme already has the Year 10 boys excited about playing wind instruments. Many boys are deciding to take up itinerant lessons on their instruments

already. At the end of the programme, the boys have the opportunity to hire an instrument either from school or from a music shop and begin itinerant Music lessons.

The Waikato Regional Smokefree Rockquest final, 2011, is on 16 and 17 July, 2011. This year the school has two bands entered. Our two bands are lucky to be working with Nathan Aish, an accomplished rock musician in his own right. Nathan was part of ‘Mammasaid’ which won the National Battle of the Bands in 2002. He has toured New Zealand extensively with the band and they have recorded an album. Nathan has judged the Battle of the Bands competitions and Rockquest on many occasions. Nathan teaches all styles of guitar and has been teaching full time since 1997.

The School Orchestra is once again available for all our orchestral musicians. This year we are working on building up its repertoire and hopefully performing in school as opportunities arise.

This year we are encouraging all students interested in jazz, who are of approximately Grade 3 standard on their chosen instrument, to join our Jazz Band on Friday afternoons after school. Students who play Trumpet, Trombone, Clarinet, Alto or Baritone Saxophone, Piano, Guitar or Bass are encouraged to audition for the Jazz Band. There will also be opportunities for our less-experienced students to work towards performing in a beginner Jazz Band.

A Marimba Group will be starting up shortly. Students who enjoy playing music can come along and enjoy playing exciting and upbeat melodies. The group will accommodate up to 16 students and will include a bass player and drummer. Students do not need any previous musical experience to join the group and there may be an opportunity to play in a Marimba Festival in Auckland towards the end of the year.

Michelle Flint

Old Collegians’ Pavilion on the move

Around School Around School Outdoor chess

International

WE START THE YEAR with three new International Students and two more due to arrive, one in April and one in July. This brings the total of International Students to 19. The students come from a wide range of countries such as Korea, Japan, Thailand, Taiwan, Mexico, Tuvalu, Guam, Germany and China, bringing with them a host of different experiences, cultures and traditions. Our German student begins in July, will go straight to Tihoi and return to St Paul’s in 2012. Our school was chosen particularly for the Tihoi aspect.

The international students in 2010 had a very successful academic year. Scott Ham in Year 11, won a Scholar’s Tie. Well done, Scott.! All Year 13 leavers have gone on to tertiary education within New Zealand and we wish them all the best for their future studies.

Early in February, St Paul’s had the pleasure of hosting ten students from Northfield Mt Hermon School near Boston, Massachusetts, for two days during their trip to New Zealand. The ten students were billeted with St Paul’s families, thus experiencing Kiwi

family life. By the time their visit was over, students from NMH were happily swapping memorabilia such as House tops and rugby balls for T-shirts from USA and relating their first taste of pavlova, and they and our students made promises to keep in touch with each other.

Margie Smith Director of International Students

St Paul’s Collegiate School presents

MUSICAL PRODUCTION Damn Yankees

‘You’ve gotta have heart’

The only successful Broadway Musical based on a sport theme, Damn Yankees features the favourite American pastime of Baseball and teams this up with the traditional story of Faust.

Joe Boyd, a middle-aged fan of the Washington Senators, frustrated by their failure to win, ever, offers his soul for one decent hitter. Applegate appears on his porch and suggests a plan. He will transform Joe into a 22-year-old ace player in exchange for his soul. Joe, a real estate agent, agrees if he can have an out clause for midnight on 24 September. To his amazement, Joe is transformed and joins the team, completely changing their fortunes.

A Musical Comedy

Southwell School Centre for Performing Arts

Tickets from St Paul’s Collegiate School

Reception Ph: 07 957 8899

Sales open 7 June 6, 7, 8 July at 7.30pm

However, Applegate is determined that he will win out and sets about putting Joe off his game. First he tries distracting Joe by introducing him to Lola, the best home-wrecker on his staff, then suggests to Gloria Thorp, sports journalist, that Joe is really Shifty McCoy, a con-artist and banned player.

First produced on Broadway in 1955, Damn Yankees is a toe-tapping crowd-pleaser. A dedicated cast of 50 St Paul’s Collegiate School students follows the success of Sweeney Todd with ‘heart’. Don’t miss it!

Music and Lyrics by Richard Adler and Jerry Ross, Book by Geoff Abbott and Douglass Wallop Directed by Nicholas Clothier, Musical Direction by Francis Cowas

PRECIOUS MOMENTS

BIRTHS

Fiona Coughlan (Harington 1988 – 1989) and her husband David welcomed their new arrival, Finn Coughlan, on 3 December 2010. He weighed 3.95kgs/9lb, a healthy wee boy. Their two other children, Sean 5 and Ciara 2½, are adjusting and enjoying their baby brother.

Roimata Templeton née Raumati (Girls’ House 1985 – 1986), husband Jo and daughters Ripeka and Darcy welcomed their new daughter and sister, Lily Rose Rangimarie Ridder, on Wednesday 24 November 2010. Lily Rose was born at 21.20 in Hamburg and weighed 3.57kg. Roimata was in New Zealand last year to assist with the production Sweeny Todd and attend the Girls’ Reunion.

Katie Rhymer (Harington Housemaster currently on Parental Leave) and her partner Damian are delighted to announce the safe arrival of their son TJ born on 2 March 2011 at 12.20 and weighing in at 10lb 1oz. Mother, father and baby are doing very well.

DEATHS

Our condolences are extended to the St Paul’s families of the following people:

Adrian Paul van Stockum (School 1963 – 1964) passed away on 28 October 2010.

Peter Tye (Sargood 2002 – 2005) dearly loved son, brother, uncle and friend was tragically killed while living in Australia, on 12 December 2010.

Gary O’Keefe , father of Old Collegians

Sharon O’Keefe (Harington 2003 – 2004) and Mark O’Keefe/Fletcher (Hall 2001 – 2004) and husband of Sue Gibbs, died Sunday 20 February 2011. Gary was a much-admired maintenance contractor and friend of staff at both Tihoi and St Paul’s. Gary has been described as a bloke’s bloke, who was always very obliging.

ENGAGEMENTS

Cameron Walker and Kelly Smith, both current Tihoi staff, announced their engagement in January 2011 and are planning their wedding day for mid-January 2012.

Gerard Pascoe (Tihoi’s Chef) and Melanie Berger announced their engagement at the end of February 2011 and are planning their wedding for April 2012. Melanie is from Morrinsville and is currently employed by Waikato Diocesan School for Girls.

Congratulations to you all.

SNIPPETS

Michael Aitken’s (Williams 1970 – 1974) house was demolished on Friday 25 February as it had been substantially damaged in the Christchurch earthquake.The aftershocks made it a hazard for the neighbours. The good news is that Michael, his wife Karen and the children are all safe and well. They have a friend whose body is still in the rubble of the CTV building so consider themselves lucky. Michael and his family are staying with friends while they find more permanent accommodation.

Patrick Bain (Sargood 2003 – 2005) with his girlfriend Chelsea Sanford (Harington 2004 –2005) and Dad Ian, completed the 1.9km swim, 90km bike ride and 21km run in the Tauranga Half Ironman that was held on 8 January, 2011. Patrick beat his father by two minutes in a time of 5 hours 17 minutes with Chelsea an hour behind (but she did beat them in the swim!!).

Wayne Bettjeman (School 1966 – 1970) who was at the Wellington Networking evening held in February of this year, reports that he called into St Paul’s in mid-2010, to show his son around the school where he was educated. They spent the whole afternoon watching the Super 14 Junior Rugby finals. David noticed what a change there had been in the school over the last 40 years. He describes St Paul’s as a beautiful educational establishment with which he feels proud to be associated.

David Blue (Hamilton/Clark 1973 – 1977) works for Starfish Consulting in Wellington where he is setting up a business in Telehealth. David is married with two daughters, Jessica 17 and Annabel 15. Both of the girls attend Marsden College.

Brian Carter (School 1964 – 1968) and his partner Glenda called in to see us at our site at the Franklin A&P Show in February. Glenda is the niece of Doug Redfern, who was the Caretaker at St Paul’s and also a carpenter at Tihoi. Brian is retired and lives in Manakau, Auckland.

Ryan Dippie (Clark 1996 – 2000), owner of the Rain Bar in Papamoa, has hosted two Old Collegians’ Networking Functions at Rain in December 2010 and March 2011. He welcomes all Old Collegians to call in and is planning some much-awaited alterations to the restaurant and bar over the coming months. Thank you for your support of the Old Collegians, Ryan.

Rodney Greig (School Carpenter 1964 – 1980) and his wife Shirley celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniversary with family and friends at the Woodlands Estate in Gordonton, Hamilton, in February 2011. Both Rodney and Shirley played a huge part in making Tihoi habitable for the first intake back in 1979. Shirley well remembers that one of her tasks was to remove dead rats from under the floorboards in some of the houses.

Patricia Han (Harington 1997 – 1998) graduated from The University of Auckland in 2004, and joined the architectural firm Stephenson & Turner in their Auckland office. Her most memorable design project at S&T was a glass coffee shop across the road from Auckland’s ferry building which was completed in 2008. In August of that same year, she married Cortwa Hooijmaijers at the Hamilton Gardens. Three ‘bride’s mates’ from her St Paul’s years, Matthew Heaphy (Hall 1994 – 1998), Richard Southall (Hall 1994 – 1998), and Jonathan Travaglia (Hamilton 1994 – 1998) formed her entourage.Three days after the wedding, Patricia moved to Melbourne where she worked for Architectus and became a registered architect in the State of Victoria. However, in 2009, the heat waves and bush fires scared Patricia and her husband away. They moved to Sweden where Patricia has enjoyed learning the language and skating on Stockholm’s lakes in winter. She now works in Stockholm as an architect for Tengbomgruppen, one of the largest architectural firms in Scandinavia.

Ezra Keddell (Williams 1995 – 1997) runs an online web development company in Wellington called Passionfruit. Ezra worked for 11 years in the business before beginning his own company which has now been operating for two years. Ezra completed a film degree at Victoria University, when he left St Paul’s, and is still involved in theatre where he helps run the Open Book Trust along with his wife Emily. He and Emily have two children, Zachary who is four and Elizabeth who is two. Ezra says his main goal at the moment is surviving the preschool years!

Peter Kerr (Hall 1984 – 1988) now works for the Government in communications (Spy!) in Wellington, after travelling the world extensively. He and his lovely Danish partner Inge are planning to travel to South America at the end of this year.

David Lee-Smith (Hamilton 1984 – 1988) had this to say about himself at the Wellington Network evening: “I am a bean counter who loves spending time with my family and windsurfing. My wife Tanya and I have two children, Becky seven and Clare who is four.”

Darryl Lock (Hamilton 1984 – 1988) describes himself as a serial reunionist having attended St Paul’s reunions in London, Wellington and Hamilton on several occasions. Darryl currently resides in Wellington and is happily ensconced with Rochelle and together they have three children: Ariana who is five and twin boys, Jack and Henry, who are three. Darryl says he looks forward to work every day especially in the weekend!

Moana Leilua (Harington 1996) graduated with a BSc in Biological Sciences at The University of Auckland in 2000. Since then, she has worked for companies such as Sitel NZ, Telecom NZ, New Zealand Couriers and Drake International. Her current role is as the Pasifika and Schools Liaison at Manukau Institute of Technology. Moana has played both club and provincial women’s Rugby in Auckland and with the Samoan Women’s Rugby team (Manusina) in the IRB Women’s Rugby World Cup in Edmonton, Canada, in 2006. Her final game was as the Captain for the New Zealand Samoa Women’s Rugby team in February 2010. Moana is currently studying part time towards a Graduate Diploma in Arts, and lives in Counties Manukau.

James McCready (School 2002) is living with his partner Dorothee in Nantes, France. James has been there since September 2009 where he is studying for his Master of Science degree at L’Ecole des Mines de Nantes, majoring in Sustainable and Renewable Energy. James left New Zealand after completing his Bachelor of Surveying (with Distinction) at Otago University.

He has just been chosen by the French Touch Rugby Squad of 18, to join them for the Touch Rugby World Cup which will be held in Scotland in June of this year. Congratulations from all of

us James. Well done!

Craig (Nigel) Morgan (Williams 1969 – 1974) is employed by Contact Energy Ltd as a Generation Controller in the Operations group at their Combined Cycle Power Station located in Stratford,Taranaki.This power facility currently has an Alstom-made Gas Turbine/ Steam Turbine-driven Generator producing 375MW of power.The Generation Controllers operate and maintain this facility along with mechanical and technical engineers. Also under construction at the site are two General Electric gas turbine generator sets (each rated at 105MW). These units are essentially an industrial derivative of a 747 jet engine, except they have been supercharged and inter-cooled to produce a much higher power output. Craig is involved with five other individuals in testing and running all the systems within this new facility to ensure compliance from the various manufacturers before Contact Energy signs off, accepting the equipment for operation. The role sometimes involves long hours, as often problems and setbacks occur in the new equipment, and systems need to cleaned and flushed of construction contaminants. Both these gas turbine engines are fuelled by Maui gas and are fast-response units able to reach full generating load within ten minutes. They differ from the existing operating unit, in that the heat from the gas turbine exhaust is not recovered and is converted into steam energy. The Generation Controllers at this site provide continuous 365-day cover and work rotating 12-hour shifts. A centralised Control Room covers the total plant operations.

Grant Parker (Williams 1981 – 1985) met his South African wife, Martine, in London while working there. They married in 2000 and then moved to Sydney, where they have set up home. Grant and Martine have two children, a son

and a daughter. Grant is a practising lawyer.

Phillipa Paviour-Smith nee Hopwood (Girls’ House 1987) is married to Neil and is mother to Ben 13, Rachel 10, Sam 8 and Sophia who is 2. She was a primary school teacher and now finds herself heavily involved in her children’s schooling and sports. Phillipa and her husband are also involved in restoring and renovating the original old homestead on their Wairarapa lifestyle property.

Greg Price (Clark 1989 – 1993) spent a year as an exchange student in Wisconsin, USA, after leaving St Paul’s. He formed many lasting friendships and has returned on three occasions since. Following an exciting year in the USA, he returned to a management cadet programme in the road transport industry in Auckland which then developed into a focus on transport and logistics in both road and international air freight roles. A move towards logistics in a 3PL environment saw Greg take up a position with Tasman Liquor in Auckland. He has spent the last three and a half years at Spicers Paper in Auckland, during which time he has overseen the consolidation of three warehouses into one purpose-built facility in Highbrook. In September last year, he guided the clean-up of the Spicers distribution centre in Christchurch after the earthquake. Greg was recently appointed National Operations Manager for Spicers while completing his Diploma in Management at the NZIM in Auckland. After a skiing accident, he had surgery to reconstruct his left knee and is happy to say he has recovered well and is enjoying the physical and mental challenge of distance running. Now that Greg has completed two half marathons, he is looking to completing his first full marathon in the next 12 months. He is enjoying being an uncle to two nephews and is looking forward to a bright future with his partner Shelley. Greg is keen to hear from other Old Collegians and can be contacted by email greg.price@spicerspaper.co.nz

Phillip Purdie (Sargood 1964 – 1966) has been living in Dallas, Texas, for the last 30 years. He says that Dallas has brilliant weather and is also the centre point for great world travel. Phillip owns American Transportation Systems and invites Old Collegians to view his web sites www.americoachsystems.com and www.amerilimocoach.com

Owen Robinson (Hamilton 2005 – 2009) won the National Open Men’s Trench competition that was held from 17 to 20 February. He went down and shot on the Thursday and Friday in the South Island and came second and then shot in the National Championships on the Saturday and Sunday and was placed first qualifier. He won the shoot-off with 23 first barrels. He was placed 1st in the Open Men’s and first in the Under 21s. His overall score for the two competitions placed him second, he missed out coming first by just one target. This is a great achievement and was a proud moment for his father who accompanied him. Owen will be going to Beijing in April to compete at the World Champs, which will, in turn, lead up to the World Cup in Belgrade in September 2011.

Tony Synge (Sing) (Hamilton 1969 – 1973) is currently living in Wellington with his wife and three daughters. Tony is a consulting engineer.

Peter Wright (Clark 1983 – 1987) is married with two children, who are four and five years old. He is now living in Cambridge and works for Farmlands in Putaruru as their Business Manager.

Angus Wright (Clark 1985 – 1989) is living in London with his wife and two children aged three and 18 months.

VISITORS TO OUR SITE AT THE KAI FESTIVAL, KAWHIA, FEBRUARY 2011

Elton Carter (Sargood 1988 – 1992) is General Manager – Sales at Karndean International Designer Flooring Co. Elton and his wife Tina have two boys, Cole 6 and Callum who is 3½ years old.

Jarrod Hireme (Williams 1998 – 2002) has returned to live in Putaruru after spending time abroad in both England and Perth where he played Rugby for the Kalamunda Premiers.

Rachel Murtagh (Harington 2005 – 2006) left St Paul’s and headed to Otago University where she completed a degree in Marketing. Rachel is now working for Bettle Advertising in Hamilton, as an Account Executive.

A LEAP OF FAITH

One of our staff members took a leap of faith last December and did a tandem skydive with Taupo Tandem Skydives and Dive Master Alex. She described it as scary, exhilarating, and breathtaking all in one – the quintessential high maybe. The free fall was okay but under the canopy was the best – the view encompassing the lake, the forests and the mountains – all in one glimpse- like a view from heaven.Would she do it again… you bet… in a heartbeat.The only down side… it was over all too quickly and the residual adrenalin… that lasted for days!

EVENTS

Please feel free to attend any of these events around the country.

Some RSVPs are required; please refer to our website for updates. www.stpauls.school. nz/oldcollegians, contact the Old Collegians’ Executive Officer on 07 957 8805 or email oldcollegians@stpauls.school.nz

MAY

Friday 13: St Paul’s Academic Open Day Registration at 12.30pm, Headmasters address at 1.00pm

JUNE

Wednesday 8: Hamilton Networking Evening, 5.30pm, Keystone Bar, Victoria Street, Hamilton

Wednesday 15 - Saturday 18: Mystery Creek Fieldays

JULY

Tuesday 5 - Friday 8: St Paul’s Musical Damn Yankees Southwell Performing Arts Centre

7.30pm. Tickets from School Office from 3 June

Friday 8: London Reunion

Venue: Park Plaza Hotel

200 Westminster Bridge Road LONDON

Time: 5.30pm

Headmaster Grant Lander will be in London at this time and will be attending this event.

Please contact Guy Cheeseman in London email: sales@dowers.fsnet.co.uk

Or Deborah McRae

email: oldcollegians@stpauls.school.nz

Wednesday 13: Old Collegians’ Association

AGM, 5.30pm, Long Room, St Paul’s Collegiate School; all welcome

AUGUST

Saturday 6: St Paul’s Open Day Registration at 1.30pm, Headmaster’s address at 2.00pm

Friday 12: Christchurch Networking Evening with Humphry Rolleston (venue and time to be confirmed)

REUNION WEEKEND ‘60s CELEBRATION AND SARGOOD AND SCHOOL (BOARDING) REUNION

Friday 26: ‘60s Celebration

See side panel for details

Saturday 27: Sargood and School House Boarding Reunion

See side panel for details

SEPTEMBER

Thursday 29: Celebration of Music

OCTOBER

Friday 14: Gisborne Show

Saturday 15: Gisborne Show

NOVEMBER

Tuesday 15: Papamoa Old Collegians’ Networking Evening, 5.30pm, Rain Bar, Papamoa

Tuesday 22: Auckland Old Collegians’ Networking Evening, 5.30pm, Commercial Travellers Club (CT), Ellerslie

Friday 25: Beer and Barbecue evening for 2010 and 2006 leavers, 5.30pm start, Old Collegians’ Pavilion

Tuesday 29: Hamilton Old Collegians’ Networking Evening, 5.30pm, Keystone Bar, Victoria Street, Hamilton

REUNION WEEKEND ‘60S CELEBRATION AND SARGOOD SARGOOD AND SCHOOL HOUSE (BOARDING) REUNION

Pre-registration for this weekend is on the Registration Form found on the website at: www.stpauls.school.nz/ oldcollegians

Friday 26 August: 60’s Celebration

2.15pm – Celebrations will begin with a Welcome and Assembly in the St Paul’s Collegiate School Chapel of Christ the King with the whole School community

3.15pm – ‘60s registration in the Gym Foyer

3.45pm – ‘60s year photos in the Gym Foyer

3.45pm – Mix and Mingle: Continuous drinks (Cash Bar available) and nibbles will be served throughout the afternoon in the Long Room

4.00pm – Welcome from the Headmaster

– Welcome by President of the Old Collegians

– Address by Staff from the ‘60s Celebrations will continue

Saturday 27 August: Sargood and School House Boarding Reunion

The day begins with School Sports 9.45am – Registration in the Old Collegians’ Pavilion

10.00am – Morning Tea will be served in both Sargood House and School House by current students

10.45am – School tours will begin

12.00 noon – Reunion lunch will be served in the Long Room with guest speakers

Existing Fellows:

J B Mortimer, Qsm July 1984

A D Hart (Deceased) November 1985

P M Harington (Deceased) July 1987

T J Thorrold July 1987

D G Sadler (Deceased) July 1987

C J C Trower July 1994

M Clough (Deceased) October 1994

S D Upton October 1994

J E S Allen (Deceased) February 1996

J R Beckett (Deceased) February 1996

M G Lawrence February 1996

V B Parker February 1996

R J Reynolds February 1996

J J Rickman February 1996

J A Wallace February 1996

T K Mackay June 1997

R J Pollock, Qsm March 2000

J R Wiltshire November 2000

W E Mcculloch February 2001

S W Cole June 2001

H C N Elliott November 2002

P J C Rogers November 2006

T P Watson July 2007

S K Wootton July 2007

J E Dawson August 2009

* Andrew Fletcher is father of one old Collegian and two current students

Network Advertising

A magazine celebrating the St Paul’s Collegiate School Community Network

Network is produced by the Development Office of St Paul’s Collegiate School in conjunction with the Old Collegians’ Association. The publication informs past and present students and the extended school community of development and events within the school and the wider school community. Put your name in front of over 6500 readers while supporting St Paul’s Collegiate by becoming a: Network Advertiser.

• Business card (50mm H x 90mm W) = $135 + GST

• Quarter-page advert (125mm H x 90mm W) = $250 + GST

• Half-page advert (260mm H x 95mm W) or (130mm H x 190mm W) = $500 + GST

• Full-page advert 297mm H x 210mm W) = $1000 + GST All advertising artwork is to be supplied print ready, saved as a high-resolution pdf, tiff or jpg file.

Please contact the Executive Officer of the Old Collegians, phone 07 957 8805 or email oldcollegians@stpauls.school.nz to book your space in Network.

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