The Wellingtonian 1984

Wellington College c 1910

Wellington College 1940

WELLINGTON COLLEGE

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND

FOUNDED 1867

Wellington College 1973

Wellington College 1983

Staff List

Staff Notes and Photograph

Headmaster's Report

Prize List, Public Exam Results

School Diary

Prefects' Report and School Council Report

Archives Club, Computer Club, Debating

Mathswell and Form 3 and 4 Speech Contest

Drama

Film Club, Polynesian Club, Library, 1.S.C.F.

Spirit of Adventure, Speakers to the School Academic Decathlon

It's Academic, Music

Sports Centre Opening

Original Work

Athletics and Cross Country

Basketball, Badminton, Volleyball

Cricket, Hockey

Sailing, Ski Team, Rowing, Shooting

Soccer and Rugby

Swimming, Tennis, Table Tennis, Under Water Hockey

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

26-27

28-32

34-38

39-44

45-49

51-54

55-64

65-67

68-85

89-93

95-105

106-111

The Wellingtonian is a record of school life that provides a valuable account of the activities and achievements of the school community for the year in which the magazine is produced. It is a record that will be of immediate interest to those who were associated with the College in 1984 and in years to come it will be a historical document that will provide some insight into life at Wellington College in the mid 1980's. The editor has been conscious of these two purposes as he has prepared this year's Wellingtonian.

The production of this magazine has been a demanding task for this first time editor. However the work has been made easier by the assistance rendered by a number of people. Firstly I would like to express my appreciation to Mrs N. Brown who once again willingly and expertly typed up the various handwritten articles before they were typeset. The exacting proofreading engaged in by Mr E.N. Clayton and Mrs J. McLean has ensured that errors in construction and spelling have been kept to a minimum. Mr P. Kerr has performed many organisational tasks efficiently while Mr W. Haskell, the former editor, has offered helpful advice during the production of this magazine. To all those who wrote articles and also to the Photography Club I am very grateful. Finally I must thank my family who showed considerable patience while I spent a number of long weekends pasting up this year's Wellingtonian.

E.H. Salem, (editor)

BOARD OF GOVERNORS

Mr A.W. Beasley, O.B.E., Ed., F.R.C.S.Ed., F.R.A.C.S., F.A.C.S. (Chairman), Dr T.H. Beaglehole, M.A. (N.Z. & Cam b.), PH.D. (Camb.) (Parents' Rep), Dr G.W.K. Bridge, M.B., Ch.B., M.R.C.Psych., D.P.M. (Parents' Rep), Dr W. Falconer, LL.B. (Parents' Rep), Mr J. Larsen, B.A. LL.B. (Parents' Rep), Mr I.A. Hamill, B.A. (Hons) (London) (Teachers' Rep), Mr R.A. Heron, LL.B. (Parents' Rep), Mr R.J. Nanson, N.D.H. (N.Z.) (W.C.C. Rep), Mrs R. Ross (Wellington Education Board), Mr R.A. Waddel, B.Com., A.C.A. (W.C.O.B. Rep), Dr G.C. Wake, M.SC. (V.U.W.), Ph.D. (V.U.W.), F.I.M.A. (V.U.W. Rep), Mr J.V. Edwards (Secretary to Wellington Secondary Schools Council)

STAFF

Headmaster: Mr H.G. Rees-Thomas, B.A., B.Sc., Dip. Ed.Admin.

Deputy Principal: Mr G.R. Girvan, M.A.

Senior Master, Dean Form 7: Mr R. Bradley, M.A. (Hons)

Mr S. Albrey, Dip. Tchg.

Mr L.V. Allen, B.Sc.

Mr J.P. Allington, G.T.C.L., F.T.C.L., A.R.C.O., A.Mus.T.C.L., P.G.C.E. (London), H.O.D. Music

Mr R.W. Anderson, B.A. (Hons)

Ms C.M. Archer, B.A., L.T.C.L., Reading Specialist

Mr L.F. Bedford, A.T.C.

Mrs E.M. Bradley, T.T.C.

Miss T.M. Carter, C.T.C, H.O.D. Commerce

*Mrs K.H. Chang, B.Sc.

Mr. J.E. Chambers, A.I.A.M.E.

Mr M.J. Christophersen, M.Sc., B.Ed., Dip. Tchg.

Mrs S.K. Christophersen, T.T.C.

Mr E.N. Clayton, M.A. (Hons), Careers Adviser

Mr D.A. Cook, B.Sc., Dip. Ree. and Sport

Mr R.C. Corliss, B.Sc. (Hons)

Mr J.E. Cormack, M.Ed. (Hons), H.O.D. Mathematics, Dean Form 6.

*Mrs E. Cormack, B.Ed.

Mr M.J. Creagh, B.A. (Hons)

Mr M.H. Delceg, B.A. (Rutgers)

*Mr M.S. Dixon, M.A. (Hons) (Oxon)

Mrs R.J. Donnelly, B.A.

Mr R.W. Durant, M.A.

Ms J.A. Eastgate, B.A. (Hons)

Mr R.E. Emery, B.Sc., Dip.Hort.Sci.

Mr B.H. Farland, M.A., Dip. Ed., H.O.D. History

Mr I.A. Hamill, B.A. (Hons) (London), H.O.D. Geography and Social Studies

Ms K.E. Hansen, B.A., Dip. Guid., Guidance Counsellor (on leave)

Mr W.J.R. Haskell, B.A., B.Ed, Studies, Dean Form 5, Sports Administration

Mr A.P. Hawes, B.Sc. (Hons), L.T.C.L.

Dr N.R. Hayman, Ph.D. (Oregon), M.Sc., H.O.D. Science

*Mr C.Y. Hee, M.Sc.

Mr J.M. Henderson, M.A., B.A., (Hons), Audio Visual

Mr R.B. Katipa, B.A., Dip. Tchg.

Mr P.T.W. Kerr, B.A., Dip.Ed.

Mr A. Lai, B. Com.

*Mr M.E. Loveridge, B.Sc.

Mr B.W. McCrea, T.T.C., H.O.D. Physical Education

Mr T.A. McDonald, B.A., Dip. Tchg.

Mrs J. McLean, B.A., Dip. Tchg.

Ms J.A Mackrell, M.Sc., Dip. Ed., Dean Form 4.

Mr P. Markham, H.O.D. Art

Mr D.R. Martin, B.A. (Hons), Library

Dr J.A.P. Mehl, Ph.D. (Stellenbosch).

Mr R.J. Meldrum, B.A., Postgrad. Dip. Arts (H.O.D. English)

Mr I. Morrison, B.A.

Mr R.B. Nightingale, M.A. (Hons), (On leave)

Mr G.J. Oaks, B.A.

Mr M.B. Pallin, B.Sc., H.O.D. Junior Science, Biology and Horticulture, Chairman Dept. of Science.

*Mr B.M. Parish, B.Sc (Hons), Cert. Ed.

Mr V.E. Paulson, B.A. (Concordia)

Mr J.M. Porter, B.A.

Ms M.E. Rankin, B.Sc (On leave)

Mr E. Salem, B.A.

Mr R.P. Sinclair, M.A. (Hons)

Mr I. Smith, T.T.C., H.O.D. Technical

Mr J.D. Sowerby, B.A., L.Th. (Melb)

Mr G.C. Stoop, M.A. (Hons), B.D. (Melb).

Mr R.M. Stuart, M.Sc. (Reading), B.Sc. H.O.D. Chemistry

Mr S. Tamihere, B.A., Postgrad. Dip. Arts

Mr J.D. Tate, M.A. (Hons).

Mr K.R. Tattersall, M.A. (Hons), H.O.D. Languages

Mr M.R. Vaughan, B.A.

Mr P.J. McA. Walls, B.A. (Hons), Acting Guidance Counsellor, Dean Form 3

Non-Teaching Staff:

Mrs N. Fage - Secretary to Headmaster

Mr C. Hall - Executive Officer

Mr G. Fowler - Caretaker

Mr E. Duffill - Groundsman

Miss C. Graham - Grounds Assistant

Ancillary Staff:

Mrs P. Collen - Librarian

Mrs J. Harding, N.Z.R.N. - School Nurse

Mrs D. Hayward -Text Books

Mrs I. Borg - Laboratory Assistant

Mrs B. Gurney - Office Secretary

Mrs S. Atkins, B.A. - Teachers' Aid

*Taught part of the year.

Richard Cuff 'Firth Hall entrance'

STAFF PHOTOGRAPH, 1984

Back Row: Mr B. Parish, Mr P. Kerr, Mr D. Cook, Mr R. Corliss, Mr R. Sinclair, Mr M. Delceg, Mr G. Stoop, Mr D. Sowerby, Mr E. Clayton, Mr C. Hee, Mr M. Dixon, Mr V. Paulson

Fourth Row: Mr L. Bedford, Ms C. Archer, Mr R. Durant, Mr R. Kati pa, Mr L. Allen, Mr J. Henderson, Mr G. Oaks, Mr J. Porter, Mr S. Tamihere, Mr /. Morrison, Mr A. Lai, Mrs S. Atkins

Third Row: Mrs S. Christophersen, Mrs J. McLean, Ms J. Eastgate, Mr J. Tate, Mr E. Salem, Mr T. McDonald, Mr A. Hawes, Mr M. Creagh, Mr R. Emery, Dr. J. Mehl, Mrs J. Harding, Mrs P. Collen, Mr S. Albrey

Second Row: Mrs M. Barry, Mr Mccrea, Mrs E. Bradley, Mr M. Vaughan, Mr M. Christophersen, Mr D. Martin, Mr R. Anderson, Mr R. Stuart, Mr W. Haskell, Mrs N. Fage, Mrs I. Borg, Mrs D. Haywood, Mr

C. Hall

Front Row: Mr K. Tattersall, Mr R. Meldrum, Mr M. Pal/in, Mr/. Hamill, Mr J. Cormack, Mr G. Girvan (Deputy Principal), Mr H. Rees-Thomas (Headmaster), Mr R. Bradley (Senior Master), Dr. N. Hayman, Miss T. Carter, Mr P. Markham, Mr P. Walls

STAFF NOTES

The year opened with a new Deputy Headmaster soothingly urging us to take it "day by day" for the first week, even though at one stage Day 2 was really Day 5.

We welcomed to the fold many new keen faces, a good sign for any institution or organisation. Len Bedford came from Porirua College to teach maths and breathe life into the Technical Drawing instruction in the school.

Robina Donnelly involved herself in Drama both inside and outside the classroom where she brought years of experience to her teaching of English.

Rhett Emery had been sighted late in 1983 picking up some tips from Mike Pallin whose department he joined to teach Horticulture, Biology and Science. He also coached Hockey and administered the Squash Club.

Richard Katipa joined Tod Carter's department to teach Economic Studies and Economics. His chief love was of course the Maori language which he pioneered this year. Richard also found time to play senior Rugby for University. He also assumed ownership of Trevor's much loved 'Reg'.

Alan Lai also joined the Commerce Department and involved himself with volleyball administration and coaching.

Trevor MacDonald joined the staff with primary teaching experience, to teach English, Social Studies and Senior History, while assisting with Soccer and the Drama production.

Jan McLean came back to Wellington College to interest herself in School music (especially staff singing), to coach a debating team and teach languages and English.

Ross Sinclair joined the staff to teach English and help with the Drama production.

Sandy Christophersen, with a mixture of primary and secondary teaching experience behind her, joined the Maths Department.

Some newcomers slotted into HOD and assistant HOD positions:

Jim Allington commenced duties as head of Music. Jim trained at and graduated from Trinity College of Music in London from 1974-78, and subsequently taught in Surrey and Kent for four and a half years. Getting a 30 plus voice choir established and attempting to improve the standard of the orchestra occupied much of his time this year. Not to the exclusion of his interest in Soccer however. He coached the U13 team and a Nottingham lad born and bred, stoically followed the fortunes of Nottingham Forest much to the amusement of Arsenal and Spurs supporters among the staff.

Max Christophersen became an assistant to the HOD Maths. He trained as a primary teacher, completed a B.Ed and M.Sc degrees at Waikato University. Like his wife, Max taught at primary and intermediate schools prior to a six year stint at Fairfield College. Max coached the 2nd Hockey XI, enjoys Squash, and administered the College's very successful foray into the Mathswell competition.

Ian Morrison joined the staff teaching Social Studies and Science and coaching Soccer and Cricket while pursuing a Cricket career with Johnsonville in the Wellington Senior 1st Cricket competition. He has a permanent position on the staff for 1985.

During the year Murray Loveridge left and returned to his old school Nelson College. Murray gave a lot of his time to coaching and administering Rugby and Squash and was a mine of reliable information about NZ Cricket and Rugby.

Murray was replaced by Martin Dixon whose recent teaching was in English Public Schools where he was involved in Rugby and Cricket.

Jenny Mackrell left to have a baby and Dave Martin took over as Fourth Form Dean.

Mrs Chan relinquished her part-time Maths programme at the end of Term 11 and was replaced by Bernard Parrish. Late in the year the Science ranks were bolstered by the appearance of Mr Hee who in 1985 will be in the Maths Department as well.

At about the same time Kathy Hansen rejoined the staff and allowed Peter Walls to become peripatetic supervisor of junior woodwork classes. Ian Smith's illness continued to make a complete return to duties impossible and he resigned late in the year.

From about the middle of the last term it was clear that some other teachers would not be returning. John Tate returned from Melbourne with a job in Sydney in his pocket. Mike Delceg accepted a position in the Nelson area.

Alan Hawes left at the end of the year to take a position at Mairehau High School in Christchurch.

Sandy Christophersen and Trevor MacDonald left to teach at Heretaunga College.

Paula Morrison and Margaret Rankin indicated that they would not return from leave. Richard Nightingale also decided not to return.

Opting for leave in 1985 were Philip Markham and Chris Archer.

The following staff members welcomed additions to their families: Kathy Hansen - a son; Robert and Dale Anderson - a son; Richard and Hira Katipa -a daughter; John and Edwina Cormack - a son; Jennifer Mackrell and Peter Dunne - a son; Ross and Leslie Durant - a son; Alan and Vicky Hawes - twins, a boy and girl.

Vic Allen and Fiona Stoddart celebrated their marriage, whilst later in the year Alan Lai was married.

As usual we called upon the services of relievers and among the regulars were Hugh Buchanan, Brent Stubbins (who rejoins the staff in 1985), John Toft, Kevin Much, Sue McGinlay began a part-time Maths programme in the third term.

Pam Collen continued with her Library studies at Wellington Teachers' College and next year Ed Salem joins her in the Library a Teacher-in-Charge.

The Staff of 1984 and those new members we welcome in 1985 (on the 28 January - horrors!!) look forward to luxuriating in the new Staffroom after years in the "pits". Our thanks to Tod Carter, Ian Hamill, Ray Meldrum and others for seeking to make this aspect of our working environment aesthetically pleasing. I hope this new facility will be officially opened with an appropriate dose of hilarity and razzmatazz and a complete absence of pomp and ceremony.

PW

Staff Rugby Team - The lnvincibles

HEADMASTER'S REPORTDECEMBER 1984

Mr Chairman, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentle men, Boys of Wellington College.

It is my pleasure to present the 117th Annual Report of the College and my sixth as Headmaster of the School.

ACADEMIC CURRICULUM

University Entrance and School Certificate

1984 will be remembered as the year in which the politicians and the public debated and decided the issue of the place in our Schools of the University Entrance examination.

Following the change in Government in July, the new Minister of Education, the Hon. Russell Marshall, made it clear that the University Entrance examination will no longer be part of the sixth form course as from the end of 1985. At the same time the Minister decided to release copies of the report of the Working Party set up in 1981 by the previous Minister, the Hon. M.L. Wellington. The Report examines the proposal to establish what has been termed a Board of Studies.

1984 should be remembered as the year in which the whole issue of secondary syllabuses of instruction in our schools was given prominence. The Board of Studies proposal is advanced as a means to resolve the difficulties that have arisen as a result of having two qualifications at form six. Equally if not more important, the whole reform of both sixth and seventh form leaving qualifications is an issue to be resolved by the proposed Board.

These moves during 1984 foreshadow an inevitable re examination of the role and function of the present form five qualification, the School Certificate. Teacher groups have maintained for some years that the current School Certificate examination is an inappropriate assessment procedure in our secondary schools. The previous Minister of Education, Hon. M.L. Wellington, firmly believed that the removal of the University Entrance examination would precipitate a move away from nation ally moderated assessment by way of the School Certificate examination. That is contestable, but some changes in form five assessment are, indeed, in the wind.

We are, therefore, at a very important time in the redevelopment both of curricula and assessment procedures for the next few decades. In the meantime we must ensure that there is no disadvantage to present pupils. There is, in particular, a short time in which to move from a system in which University Entrance dominates form six to one in which the Sixth Form Certificate will be the only qualification at that level. The questions which must be answered are:

1. What form should the Sixth Form Certificate take?

2. What will be the criteria for entry to University?

AN OLD PROBLEM - A CURRICULUM FOR ALL

In essence, the problem we face in secondary education at the level of 15 -17 year old pupils is the same as that found in every system of education. It always assumes urgency and dominates the thinking of professional educators in every country. It concerns the conflict between providing "preparatory courses that set out to prepare certain students for some type of formal tertiary education, and terminal courses tailored to fit other students for immediate entry into the world of work" (C.E. Beeby: "A problem of Secondary Education unsolved Worldwide". An essay in Looking Forward, edited by McDonald and Campbell, 1984).

Wellington College espouses academic (that is, general) education among the foremost of its identifiable and measurable objectives. It does so and has done so through times when the clamour of the demands of other aspects of education have pressed for greater priority. Academic learning, that is concern with broadly intellectual matters, is incontrovertibly a major function of a school. That is not to deny that physical, cultural, social or spiritual aspects of education have their rightful place. A school must be a caring community which teaches pupils to communicate and relate across a wide spectrum of boundaries.

The debate about preparatory or terminal courses could lead to attempts at formulating a workable division between the two. On the one hand we would have preparatory courses with scholars preparing for tertiary studies and their necessary entry qualifications. On the other hand we would have terminal courses with all the problems of the old "technical schools" approach reappearing. That kind of dichotomy is not for us at Wellington College. What we need is an education and a curriculum which extends the best, equips the rest, and provides the background from which all pupils can feel confident to continue life-long education.

The school curriculum is the issue.

Wellington College need not wait to be told that it is time to reexamine the secondary curriculum. We can begin the process ourselves. We will do so in 1985. We will seek the participation of all groups included in the School.

Sixth Form Certificate

Clearly, the present University Entrance examination is to be put aside because of its dominance over the school curriculum as a preparatory step to tertiary study. The Sixth Form Certificate provides a better "terminal" goal and attainment certificate, being potentially more suited to use as a pre-employment document than the University

Entrance qualification. Four alternatives for a new award structure in form six have been suggested. Others may be brought forward and the four are not mutually exclusive.

They are:

1 The present Sixth Form Certificate, moderated by reference to the previous year’s School Certificate.

2 A Sixth Form Certificate without moderation, (i.e., no reference to national standards).

3 A Sixth Form Certificate moderated by a form six Reference Test.

4 A Sixth Form Certificate which records the level of achievement reached in each subject or curriculum area

At Wellington College we are moving our forms three to five assessment procedures toward the fourth of the above alternatives.

A THREE-YEAR PROGRAMME

In 1984 we have introduced achievement grades for forms three to five. Grades are preferred to percentage marks because they tend to avoid the need for detailed ranking of pupils. There are nine grades awarded, following the pattern of the present Sixth Form Certificate. Pupils are grouped on their achievement into nine achievement zones. At present that grouping is made simply by ranking the pupils.

Over the next three years staff will be redeveloping both curricula and assessment procedures so that the School can evaluate pupils by reference to broadly defined levels of achievement. We plan to introduce the new reporting

procedures to form three in 1986 and form four and five in 1987.

The objective over this three year programme is to move away from the strict ranking and pass-fail procedures that have been the most contentious issues of the School Certificate debate. We are no longer willing to accept and conform to an overall pass-fail ratio that does not change too much from year to year.

We can do better than that, we must know what standards of achievement we want, what teaching and learning procedures need to be improved to reach those standards, and then set out to reach them. The idea of giving about 40 - 50% of the pupils a "fail" certificate has no part in such a programme or in education for the 1980's.

This Headmaster's Report records the intention to ensure that the College is ready to meet the challenge of curriculum and assessment revisions that will follow the abolition of the University Entrance examination. We must ensure not only that we gain the advantage of improved curricula for those whose aspirations do not include university study, but also that we lose none of the strengths that come to the School by reason of the excellence and academic endeavour of those whose future is in fields requiring advanced tertiary qualifications.

THE SCHOOL YEAR

Of interest and importance among the many events of the year we note:

The international success of our quiz team representing New Zealand in Los Angeles at the World Academic Decathlon. Their third placing, with only two months to prepare for the event, was a major achievement.

The formation of the Wellington College Cricket Club, with the help of staff, parents, and pupils.

The installation of $50,000 worth of computer hard ware for pupil use, largely due to the great support of the Parents' Association.

The upgrading of the Canteen under new management.

That we were recorded as one of few schools that bothered to fly the flag daily, making what we did without fuss something to which others wanted to draw unnecessary attention.

Two excellent music concerts and a first-rate production of Macbeth.

The 100th annual 1st XV rugby game with St Patrick's College (Town), resulting in a 3:3 draw. It was followed by an invitation to the Headmaster of Wellington to present the rugby caps to the St Pat's 1st XV at their School Assembly.

The opening of the Sports Centre and associated celebrations.

National success for our Cross Country, Table Tennis, and 1st XI Soccer teams.

The commencement of the upgrading of the tennis courts.

It has been a full year, and I record my thanks to staff, parents, and pupils for the team work. In particular the work of all associated with the Sports Centre opening: The HOD Physical Education and his staff; the many staff who took responsibility for the events associated with the opening; Mrs Ross, for organising the Celebration Ball so magnificently; the Parents' Association, College Mothers, and the Governors; and particularly Mrs Wake who, as secretary of the Appeal, has been foremost in ensuring its success.

FAREWELLS

During the year we farewelled Mr M.E. Loveridge, from the Science Department; Ms J.A. Mackrell, on leave for 1985; Mrs P. Morrison from the Mathematics Department; and Ms M. Rankin, Science. We were also grateful to part-time teachers during the year: Mrs E. Cormack; Mrs K.H. Chang; and Mr B. Parrish. With some of our staff on leave we have been grateful for the

assistance of long term relieving staff: Mrs S.K. Christophersen (Maths); Mrs R.J. Donnelly (English); MrT.A. McDonald (English); and Mr I. Morrison (Science). We wish them well as they leave us and thank each of them for so quickly and willingly becoming effective in the staff team.

Today we farewell Mr D.A. Cook (Physics); Mr M.J. Delceg (Physics/Science); Mr A.P. Hawes (Maths); Mr J.D. Tate (Languages); and Mr I. Smith (Head of Technical Department).

Mr Cook has coached the thrice successful National Championships Table Tennis Team; Mr Delceg has brought chess to life in the School; Mr Hawes has established the jazz band with its very high reputation; Mr Tate has had splendid success with junior rugby and teaches one of the largest entry groups for School Certificate Latin - he has kept the interest alive in that subject; Mr Smith has been head of the craft programme and has maintained an excellent standard to the interest and delight of many pupils over 14 years at this School.

We can ill-afford to lose such talented staff and we regret their departure. To you all our best wishes.

To the boys whose school-days finish today we say farewell and extend our best wishes for your future. Thank you for your contribution to this School. Let me encourage you to take a continuing interest in its welfare in the years ahead.

I leave you with a thought from our last full-school assembly for 1984:

"Finally, brothers, farewell. Aim for perfection, be encouraged, be of the same mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you". From (II Corinthians 13 v 11).

May you all have a very happy Christmas and a bright New Year.

H.G. Rees-Thomas Headmaster

Statistics

1. The Roll (1984)

1145: Form 7 - 128; Form 6 - 244; Form 5 - 298; Form 4- 241; Form 3- 234

2. Academic Results (1983)

(i) School Certificate:

'81 '82 '83 Percentage gaining full entry to Form 6 =

Percentage gaining passes in S.C. subjects =

Clearly the overall attainment is improving at School Certificate level, but in 1983 we had a larger group (20.8%) for whom a "pass" was not achieved in any School Certificate subject. It is for these that we must urgently evaluate the present School curriculum.

(ii) University Entrance, Bursary, Scholarship:

(iii) The percentage of U.E. candidates who remain at college to enter for UB or US continues to be well above the national average. This undoubtedly means that the percentage gaining at least a bursary is going to be lower than would apply if only the keen scholars remained at School. The high retention at Wellington College inevitably means we carry a higher proportion of those who return with priorities that do not place academic goals first. We owe it to our keen scholars at this level to ensure that a "social" atmosphere, while a pleasant additive, is not the substance of the year. U.E. Candidates Continuing to UB/US Level

* Error in last year's report

In spite of the problems associated with the high retention rate, and accepting that the achievement of 6 Scholarships and a good 'A' Bursary pass rate represents an above-average attainment, the poorer number of 'B' Bursary passes continues to give cause for concern.

MR IAN SMITH RETIRES

1984 has seen the retirement of Ian Smith from the position of Woodwork teacher and H.O.D. Technical. Mr Smith reluctantly laid his tools down after many months of ill health, which made it impossible for him to continue.

He will always be remembered at Wellington College for his sense of humour and his quiet good nature.

He commenced teaching at Miramar Intermediate School after attending Auckland Training College. He then taught at Wellington South Intermediate before his arrival at Wellington College where he found the wood work room in the basement of the now demolished old school building.

He played many sports among which soccer, cricket and golf figured prominently- he represented Wellington for many years at soccer. His activities around the staff and school as odd-job man, repairing both school and private properties were numerous and we shall thankfully remember him for his kindness.

We wish him a happy and contented retirement.

J.E. Chambers

Anatoly Frusin - Dux

WELLINGTON COLLEGE PRIZE LIST FOR DECEMBER, 1984

JUNIOR PRIZE LIST

CERTIFICATE FOR EXCELLENCE - FIRST IN CLASS

3S Greg Bird

3D Stephen Stewart

3L Ian Dobbs

3O Kurt Shanly

4S Jason Hogg

4D Edwin Hendricks

4L Gregory Brown

4O Andrew Wong She

5Art Stewart Gibbs

5TD Hun Koy Kung

5G2 Anthony Green

5G1 Andrew Houtas

5S 1st = Darren Ward Ekalap Thongkhong

3G Michael Sarfati

3AN Stephen Booth

3AL Andrew Dome

3A (Hing Prize) 1st = Brian Hart

Andrew Hawke

4G Paul Forgan

4AN Martin Workman

4AL Paul Currie

4A (Hing Prize)

Adrian Boutel

5AG Donald Smith

5AN Michael Lee

5AL Michael Isbister

5A 1st = Rees Cameron

Daniel Zwartz

JUNIOR SPECIAL PRIZES

The Carwell Cooke Cup for Junior Speech

Alexander Blades 3A

The Cocks Memorial Prize for 4th Form Literature

Rodney Knight 4A

The Edward Espy-Martin Prize for 5A Science

The C.F.T. Beetham Prize for Art

Ross Tyler 5A

Matthew Klitscher 4A

The Foster Brook Crouch Prize for Junior Literature

Jason Stace 3A

The Levin Prize for 4th Form Languages and the Richardson Prize for 4th Form Social Studies

The H.B. Withers Prize for 4B Science

The Levin Bursary for 4th Form Science

The Richardson Prize for Form 5 Commerce

The Intermediate Speech Contest

SENIOR PRIZE LIST

The Liverton Prize for Form 6 History and Excellence in Form 6 Geography

Excellence in Form 6 Economics

James Lai 4A

Jeffery McGuire 4G

Nicholas Rufaut 4A

David Dome 5AL

Andrew Howman 5A

Excellence in Form 6 Physics and The French Legation Prize for Form 6 French

Excellence in Form 6 Biology

Excellence in Form 6 Accounting

Excellence in Form 6 German

Excellence in Form 6 Technical Drawing

The Edward Espy Martin Prize for Form 6 English and Excellence in Form 6 Chemistry

Excellence in Form 6 Mathematics

Yuri Frusin

Adrian Hunter

Excellence in Form 6 Mathematics and Excellence in Form 6 Latin

Excellence in Form 6 Art

The C.F.T. Beetham Scholarship in Music

Excellence in Form 7 Economics

Excellence in Form 7 Geography

Excellence in Form 7

Biology Excellence in form 7 Accounting

Excellence in Form 7 German

John Beaglehole

Jeremy Ward

Matthew Barrett

Simon Goode

Cameron Bell

James Douglas

Anthony Mccutcheon

Andrew Kirker

Grant Alexander

James Houston

Russell Martin

Scott Quinn

Giresh Patel

David Don

Michael Mead

The Barnicoat Prize for Senior English Composition

The Hales Prize for Art

The McAloon Prize for Senior Literature

Richard Wong She

Anthony Markham

Timothy Blackmore

The Sefton Adams Essay Prize and The Liverton Prize for Form 7 History

Matthew Thompson

The Seddon Memorial Cup for Senior Speech

The Liverton Prize for Senior Science

Raybon Kan

Chun Chan

Excellence in Form 7 English and Excellence in Form 7 Chemistry and The Christchurch Old Boys’ Prize for Form 7 Pure Maths

Anatoly Frusin

The Mclernon Prize for Community Services

Michael Cook

The Norman Nicholls Prize for Applied Mathematics and Excellence in Form 7 Physics

Jonathan Usher

Excellence in Form 7 French and The C.F.T. Beetham Scholarship in Music

Mark Livingstone

The Bertram Mitford Prize for Form 7 Science and The Beasley Award for Cultural Activities and Excellence in Form 7 Classical Studies

Anatoly Frusin

The J.P. Firth Bowl of Honour to the Head Boy

Michael Heron

The Turnbull Prizes: Chun Chan, James Hinkley, Philip McMillan

The Moore Scholarships:

The Rhodes Scholarship:

Mark Livingstone, Murray Wu

Giresh Patel

The Oscar and Victor Gallie Scholarship:

Darin To’o

Proxime Accessit to the Dux and Winner of the Auckland Old Boys Prize and The Mackay Scholarship:

Jonathan Usher

The J.P. Firth Scholarship and Dux and Winner of the J.R. Cuddie

Memorial Medal:

Anatoly Frusin

PUBLIC EXAMINATION RESULTS

University Scholarships:

C. Chan, A Frusin, J.T. Hinkley, G.K. Patel, J.D. Usher, M.K. Wu

Bursaries

A. Bursaries: C.D. Adams, A.J. Caughley, E.P.K. Chan M.I. Cook, D.N. Don, J.D. Eyles, I.J. Gainsford, R.J. Griffiths, G.P.M. Harcourt, J.M. Herbert, M.R. Heron, P.S. Ingram, R. Kan, M.I. Livingstone, P.J. Macleod, A. Mark ham, R.W.C. Martin, P.J. McMillan, M.K. McParland, A. Norman, S.J. Pemberton, H.E.R. Perinpanayagam, A.H.L. Perrott, D.R. Quinn, M.I. Sinclair, M.H. Thompson. B. Bursaries: S.J. Alexander, Q.M. Barr, J.T. Bridge, M. Chandra, J.D. Chin, K.R. Elgar, J.C.C. England, R.J. Fa'amalepeJones, A.G. Griffiths, S.P. Hagan, A.S.D. Kerr, J. Kwing, P. Lee, R.H. McKay, M.S. Mead, S. Moutos, M.I. Parmar, M.R. Powell, S.P. Quinn, B. Rickards, D.J. Rush, Seow Chin Teck, C.J. Siers, K. Stefanidis, B.R. Strahan, D.G. Turnbull, I.F. Westphall, S.F. Wilson, T.R. Wurms, R.J. Noble.

University Entrance:

C. Adams, G.H. Aiken, G.W. Alexander, M.R. Allingham, S.V. Antrobus, S.T. Ballard, M.F. Barrett, A.G. Barron, S. Batsch, D.O. Baylis, J.T. Beaglehole, C.D. Bell, S. Bikouvarakis, M.J. Bishop, A.M. Booth, L.T. Boulieris, R.O. Bradley, P.G. Bramley, M.W. Brown, R.D. Brown, W.A. Brown, C.W. Buchanan, S.C. Burgess, B.A. Bushe, W.B. Carpenter, M.G. Chong, S.D. Clark, J.R. Clarke, M.G.I. Clayton, S.W. Dalgliesh, B.R. Dayal, F.D. Deo, James A. Douglas, S.J.A. Downs, A. Ecke, G.R. Edie, R.D. Egley, N.E. Elgar, D.R. Ferrier, C.D. Ford, R.K. Forgan, M.E. Forsyth, A.R. Foster, Y. Frusin, S.B. Goode, G.M. Gray, J.T. Gray, R.M.A. Harris, A.B. Heald, Heng Sanghara, Heng Sanghareth, T.J.B. Hickman, A.C. Hill, J.D. Houston, A.J. Hunter, P.E. Jones, D.J. Kelly, P.O. Kelly, S.R. Kennett, A.I. Kirker, M.A. Kitchin, C.J. Kyle, G.R. Laking, J.P. Lecaude, J.B. Lubransky, S. Makanji, S.E. Mason, A.O. McCall um, J.W. McCay, A.P. McCutheon, C.A.W. McGuinness, D.B. McLaren, G.R. Menzies, B.G. Moir, D.G. Morgan-Lynch, D.M. Moss, D.K. Naik, S.J. O'Connor, T.J. O'Grady, M.K. O'Rorke, G.W. Packer, P. Papas, J:V. Parag, Z. Paris, C.J. Peacock, B. Peleti, P. Pettit, S.P.A. Phear, G.J. Phillips, M.W. Prout, S.J. Rainey, C.R. Ranji, G.C. Rhodes Robinson, C.M. Richardson, M.D. Ritchie, H.A.B. Ross, K.M. Sanderson, M. Scharnke, D.W. Scobie, I.M. Searle, C.K. Sheppard, T.E. Simpson, R.N. Skilton, R.C. Song, M.S. Squire, M.A. Stinson, O.P. Stobart, T.A.D. Strange, R.C. Sudell, S. Taufale, D.J. Taylor, A.J. Thompson, D.C. Tong, G.J. Toth, C.P. Tuohy, D. Verma, S.G. Wake, J.G. Ward, D.W. Wardle, B.R.L. Watmough, P.F. Wharton, J.R. Williamson, A.T. Wilson, J.W.P. Winchester, S.K. Wong She, R.D. Woodward, M.D. Yeoman, R.P. Zimmerman, S.A. Zodgekar.

School Certificate:

Number of subjects passed in brackets.

K.R. Ailao (3), D.R. Allan (6), S.R. Allingham (6), P.A. Ansell (6), J. Anson (4), C. Arapis (4), J.R.P. Baldey (5), M.C. Barrett (3), C.A. Baxter (4), G.D. Baylis (3), T.A. Berryman (5), J.K. Birks (6), B.M. Blacklock (1), C.J. Bowyer (4), S.A. Bradley (3), D.F. Braithwaite

(3), F.B. Brandt (6), A.J. Brown (6), A.J.R. Brown (6), D.C.J. Bruce (2) , R.J. Bruce (4), K. Buck (3), A.O. Camberis (5), R.G. Cameron (6), M.G. Carman (4), E.A. Catherwood (6), J.R. Chambers (1), L.P. Chapman (4), C.D. Chin (6), M.D. Christie (5), A.A. Cockburn (6), D.J. Cole (6), D.G. Cooper (3), M.S. Cooper (6), P.R. Cooper (6), C.S. Courtier (1), S.J. Crawford (3), R.J. Cuff (6), M.J. Curtis (6), R.G. Daniell (6), A.R. Davidson (3), P.G. Dekker (1), N. Desai (2), P. Dickins (1), C.K. Diphoorn (2), K.J. Dobson (3), D.M. Dome (6), C.J. Dow (6), P.A. Du Chateau (3), A.K. Eddy (6), A.J.T. Ellis (5), D.G. Ellis (5), J.S.T. Ellis (5), S.K. Ellis (6), J.T. Faamalepe-Jones (4), M.G. Faletolu (2), S.D. Feehan (2), P. Fereti (2), R.C.A. Field (6), M.R. Fowke (6), D.A. Fung (6), S.K. Gebbie (5), M.A. Gibson (6), J. Goddard (6), T.J.C. Grantham (4), A.R. Green (4), G.D.Grieve (6), C.R. Griffiths (6), D. Gupta (6), D.W. Hall (6), G.B. Hall (6), P.A. Hamer (6), J.J. Harker (6), M.R. Harland (3), J.P. Harper (6), R.M. Hawke (6), B.M. Hennessey (5), R.W. Hewitt (4), S.J. Holden (4), N.J. Hollands (5), A. Houtas (5), A.E. Howman (6), L. Hunter (1), L. lfi (1), S. Imamura (1), M.D. Ireland (1), M.H. Isbister (6), G.R. Jakab (4), D.J. Jenkin (5), A. Jeram (3), A.B. Johns (6), M.A. Johnston (3), C.D. Kane (6), D. Kanji (1), R.K. Karau (6), A.P. Kearns (1), R.l..D. Kerr (5), C.J. Kibblewhite (3), M.R. King (4), J.J. Knight (6), J.B. Kristiansen (6), H.K. Kung (3), C.E. Lane (6), G.N. Lane (6), J.J. Lapwood (6), A.R. Larsen (6), P.O. Larsen (6), P.M. Lau-Young (4), M.P. Lawrey (6), A. Lee (3), M.D. Lee (6), B. Livitsanos (1), M.K. Macleod (6), M.S. Manase (2), S. Manolakakis (1), D.J. Maoate (2), R.J. Marsh (3), G.R. Marshall (6), A.C. Martin (1), G.N. Martin (6), P.K. Martin (3), G.P. Mason (6), C.J. McConnochie (1), A. McCulloch (2), B.A. McGechan (6), N.M. McGhie (4), A.F. McKay (2), M.S. McLaren (6), A.G. Mclellan (1), J.W. McMeekin (2), P.M.S. McNamara (6), G.W. Mcstay (6), I.J. Mcwatters (6), D.A. Mellor (3), J.M. Mellsop (6), J.P. Miller (4), P.J. Milliken (4), P.J. Mitchell (5), C.A. Moffatt (4), A.B. Molloy (5), T. Motu (6), P.H. Nana (3), P.J. Nixon (6), R.L.G. Noble (6), S.D. O'Grady (6), T.K. O'Kane (4), J.A. Olliver (2), R.M. Ollson (6), R.M. Palmer (6), S.R. Patel (6), M.J.W. Pearce (6), N.A. Peetz (3), J.M. Pell (6), M.D. Penlington (6), Due Phan (1), G.J. Pike (3), D.J. Powell (1), E. Poy (1), A.M. Radaich (4), G.V. Raynes (6), C.S. Reeks (5), D. Rhodes-Robinson (6), D.W. Rietveld (6), A.J.F. Robertson (6), W.D. Robinson (6), P.B. Shand (5), G.J. Simpson (4), D.M. Sloane (6), D.I. Smith (6), G.A. Smith (5), G.H.B. Smith (2), D.K. Stallworthy (6), B.D. Steele (6), R.D. Stehbens (5), J.A. Stephen (6), M.W. Stephen (6), D.W. Stevenson (6), M.F. Stockier (1), T.G. Stroud (4), D. Sun (6), G.M. Swann (5), J. Szusterman (6), P.B. Taylor (6), P.B. Taylor (6), S.P. Taylor (6), A.E. Thomson (6), E. Thonkhong (2), K. Tiefenbacher (6), J.A. Tolo (1), S. Trumper (2), P.G. Tulloch (6), P.L. Tulloch (6), R.J. Tulloch (6), M.J. Turnbull (6), M.L. Turver (6), R.H.C. Tyler (6), K. Utoikamanu (1), N.R. Vasan (6), L.A. Vogt (1), R.J.S. Walshe (5), D.R.T. Ward (4), S.J. Ward (4), J.L. Wear (6), M.I. Westphal! (6), C.D. Whatman (6), A.R. Wheeler (3), M.G. Willis (5), S.M. Willougby (5), C.G. Wilson (3), K.M. Wilson (6), 0. Wong (5), R.B. Wong She (6), A.J. Wood (5), D.L.M. Wright (5), S.H. Wright (6), B. Xirafakis (5), M. Yee (5), G.G. Yip (2), A.L. Young (2), D.P. Zwartz (6).

SCHOOL DIARY

30-31 January: The return of the natives, reunions and resolves to make the best of a long term.

1 February: GG urges the school and staff to take things "a day at a time". "New look" assembly - 3rds seated at the front but on the floor.

2 February: New gym opening date postponed till Term 3.

6 February: Waitangi Day.

7-10 February: School Tennis Champs.

10 February: Blackboard installed in Staffroom for messages: 15 people ring Mr Lyon at 858-766 (the Zoo). New Medical Suite has its first customer - a migraine sufferer.

13 February: Did ET ring home?

14 February: St Valentine's Day - sick bay busy with broken hearts. Sports Preliminaries - spirited competition even to the end of the U14 1500 which finished in front of empty terraces at 3.22pm.

15 February: Swimming Sports preliminaries.

20 February: Club Day - anyone for Tennis? Chess: Backgammon? etc. etc.

17 February: Fire in the Annexe - were the fag ends of society responsible? Emergency meeting of the Tobacco Appreciation Society called for next day to discuss venue for future club days.

21 February: Form 7 pupils get the message about the School's expectations for them.

22 February: Early dismissal for Cricket International -200 Absentees. Video of cricket match viewed by DP to spot the illegal away stayers.

23 February: School Sports Day - 1O records. Staff relay team (RK, AL, RD, GS) display spirit.

24 February: Seasons of discontent - Soccer organisation underway. HB back relieving.

28 February: Form 6 get the message.

29 February: Senior Tennis fixture vs Marlborough Boys' College - loss 4-5.

1 March: Form 3 parents welcomed to and informed about the school.

2 March: Form 3 social. S Watson wins "best dressed" award and B Kwing the "hairy chest" award.

4-5 March: 1st XI vs Wanganui Collegiate School. Cricket and Tennis and Debating vs PHBHS.

5 March: New Shipping Company launched "The 7E Line".

6 March: "Objection Overruled" performance- conflict really is the essence of drama, right RM?

7 March: Earthquake drill postponed till tomorrow.

8 March: "Earthquake weather again" 12.15pm evacuation drill. 12.41pm real earthquake 4th strongest in last 30 years.

9 March: Announcement that Canteen will reopen shortly with "competitive prices and a full range of food".

12-13 March: Napier visit - Cricket and Tennis.

17 March: McEvedy Shield - runners up to St Pat's on St Patrick's Day. Coaches cry into their green beer.

18 March: St Pat's win again - the Friendly Cup changes hands. It was their turn to win anyway.

19 March: The HM confessed to the Staff that he had to use his handkerchief.

20 March: Toilet rolls supply replenished in Staff ablution block.

21 March: The Evening Post describes Wellington College as "one of NZ's Premier Colleges". Hon. Merv Wellington agrees and tells us so when he visits. Mr Albrey assisted by Mr Allen.

26 March: Canteen in operation amidst howl of protest from customers. School Council undertakes a survey of pupil opinion.

27 March: The Body Electric, for a shorter time than advertised, ignited a small audience.

29 March: Rowers off to Karapiro with high hopes of making some finals.

2 April: Flag raising at schools in the news - we've been doing it for 4 years.

10 April: Vampire Day.

13 April: Form 5, 6, 7 Dance in College Hall and environs. Oh for MR's dogs!

16-20 April: Easter recess.

30 April: Form 3 exams. The Pan Am Wellington College team travels to Los Angeles to participate in the World Academic Decathlon. As if to whet our appetites for success in July, the team brings home a bronze medal and an impressive trophy. The "Its Academic" team placed 2nd in the national TV competition.

1 May: Computer room explored by Parents’ Association Safari.

3 May: Reports and interviews to cap off an exhausting 14 week first term. School Council Magazine: (i) sees light at the end of the tunnel: "We might beat St Pats next year ... if not there's always the following year"; (ii) warns prospective patrons of Macbeth: "the deep bits may require you to think"; (iii) encourages parents to take advantage of the generous term payment of school fees: "Spread them over next week."

21 May: Mr Dixon joins the staff to replace Murray Loveridge. Term 11 underway with Common Tests, Common Colds, and Common Causes! Parent/Teacher interviews and issue of F 3/4 reports.

4 June: Queen's Birthday.

15 June: Snap Election called - 20 boys in Rm 9.

18 June: Visit of sports teams from CBHS. Hockey XI lose. Soccer XI and 2nd XV win, however Mr Bradley's Hockey XI of the 1950's is the last team to beat CBHS.

23 June: 5A lose - sin bin overflows and suspensions threatened. College cross country teams win 3 teams title at Gust (near Rangiora).

25 June: Napier Boys' High School Music visit.

27 June: The Jock Hobbs Kettle arrives in the Staffroom "rugged, reliable and quick to the boil".

28 June: 2nd XV and 2A Rugby vs Ipswich Grammar returning visit made by our cross country team in 1982.

29 June: First there was the "Year of the Locust", now the "Week of the Weta". PE teacher claims he was attacked by a weta - seeks compensation for loss of yearnings. "What happened to the Venus Fly trap I put there", mused one staff member late that morning.

30 June: 100th Rugby fixture against St Patrick's College, Wellington. 3-3 draw - a cheering result on a gloomy day- rum and reminiscing continue late into the day.

2 July: 6th Form Common Tests start. Navy Mobile display unit anchored on Basketball court- steady flow of visitors.

4 July: Staffroom clean-up- 4L get to see the debris of learning. US Independence Day. Newsletter outlines plan for re-establishing shooting at Wellington College.

5 July: 1st XV and 1st XI Hockey both lose to Auckland Grammar. Mid-Term Break.

10 July: Jumbo Day - Stress Management a popular course for those declared medically fit to attend. Under water Hockey and the Museum are other popular courses.

11 July: 1 Hockey victory over PNBHS while other XI lose

along with the 1st XI Soccer.

13 July: Ms Mackrell seen writing final draft of her husband's victory speech.

14 July: Snap Election Day. Opening Morning - another election of sorts. Rongotai and 1st XV draw.

16 July: Ms Mackrell's husband the new MP for Ohariu. 16-20 July: Enrolment week.

18 July: 1st XV go down to Silverstream - will heads roll? But 2nds and 2A defeat Wanganui Collegiate.

19 July: News of Margaret Rankin's marriage filters through to Staffroom from the Chemistry Department.

20 July: 3rd and 4th Dance: Decibel Wars - staff and supervising parents survive by retreating to the Southern Comfort of the DP's fallout shelter.

25-27 July: Sporting and Cultural visit to PNBHS. Our musicians make front page news in the Taranaki Daily News. 1st XV defeat Upper Hutt College 10-4; do you copy? Junior debaters win at Makara. The Afternoon Tea coming a close second.

26 July: "That way the noise is" - Macbeth rehearsals all day. "Macbeth is ripe for shaking", confirms Mr Meldrum.

27 July: Outgoing government pledges $250,000 to Sports/ Art Centre.

28 July: 1st XV challenge for the Moascar Cup against Napier Boys' High School repulsed by the home team 10-3.

30 July: "Spectators of the world unite!" - Olympic Games under way in LA. Firth Hall full in the evening for Mr Sowerby's alternative Olympics. Mr Delceg receives notice of his appointment to Tupperware High School. Tupper where?

31 July: "Round-the Lakes" Relay in Wanganui. College teams notch up more victories.

1 August: Final dress rehearsal for Macbeth. 1st XV win the Letica Cup.

2 August: Macbeth season underway. Staff Allstars XV trounce 1C by 26-6. Amidst calls for his compulsory retirement and offers of generous redundancy payments, the backline general warns: "don't tangle with the tortoise".

4 August: End of Macbeth season - West Side Story in '86?

6 August: 2nd XV defeat Christ's 13-8. Mike Pallin (Head of Horticulture) lectures at a course at the Department of Education.

8 August: College entrants dominate Wellington Maths well competition.

10 August: Staff Happy Hour - 6 broken glasses, 4 flagons missing.

11 August: Winter Auction. Final Rugby games of the season (a) 4A defeat the previously undefeated 'Stream side. (b) 5A win their competition.

13-16 August: 58th Quadrangular Rugby Tournament in CHCH - School as usual in Wellington.

14 August: The balloon goes up - Camilla the Gorilla visits the Staffroom.

15 August: Sombre news from CHCH - 4-6 loss to Nelsonschool as usual tomorrow.

16 August: 1-1 draw in Staff vs Prefects Soccer fixture reinforces the legend of staff invincibility. Polynesian Club at Festival in Masterton.

17 August: End of Term 11.

10 September: Staff return from exotic destinations - JT Melbourne, JE Nouméa, JP Tahiti, PW Ohakune. First apply core of the term sighted in House Block corridor at 10.17am. Soccer and Basketball congratulated on successes in national tournaments during the holidays.

13 September: Inaugural meeting of the Wellington College Cricket Club parent/pupil and staff participation and management. lnterform 7-Aside competition gets underway.

17 September: Course Selection and Common Tests. College Table tennis team advance to NZ finals after winning the North Island Championships in Whangarei.

18 September: The "Silent One" saga - HOD's attend briefing.

19 September: LVA buys a car - a Datsun 240K GT BA (Hons).

24 September: Club Med week. Common Tests under way.

25 September: Mr Angelo Hill a rather tall black American reliever rebounds into the Staffroom.

27 September: Staff Indoor Cricket team confine Rongotai to a narrow 2 run margin of victory.

28 September: Wellington's Wonderful Weekend under way with a Champagne Breakfast and a Cocktail Party(?) which for some finished on Saturday morning. Quote of the day! "Some people call me the Headmaster, the Sports master and the Head of Physical Education". And another gem: "How long have you been here? "It would've been eleven years but I was sick for a year".

1 October: There is life after Club Med. Roll on the opening of the Arts Centre in 1992.

5-6 October: Very successful Cricketathon organised by BHF.

6 October: Cross-country teams win 4 team titles at Karori Park.

9 October: Percussion concert - amidst xylophones, timpanies and top hats - Gary Brain entertains us.

13 October: Table Tennis team trounces Roncalli College, (Timaru) - "Wellington still top dogs".

17 October: Annual road races at Kilbirnie Park. 19 October: Staff aerobic class at it again.

28-30 October: Annual fixture against Hastings Boys' High School. Michael Heron scores a century. Robb Kerr almost does.

31 October: Musical evening at School. Jazz band, choirs, guitar group and string group give commendable performance. JMcL, OS, IH, SC and JE voice their approval.

1 November: College Orchestra performs at Parliament - Mr Lange leaves for India.

2 November: Final School Assembly - 1st Staff Assembly for some - almost the wedding of the year.

5 November: School Council elections "Vote for Tong, you can't go wrong" and so the voters thought too. New Council executive elected, school body waits with baited breath for fulfilment of election pledges.

14 November: Fingers competition underway. Oh yes accrediting announced also.

15 November: Work experience awaits intrepid 6th formers venturing into the real world.

15 November: Orientation visits by next year's 3rd form new entrants.

30 November: Staff are guests of Board and Parents Association at social function.

1 December: Our Athletes in action at East Coast Bays Stadium on Auckland's North Shore.

2-4 December: 1st Cricket XI draw with NPBHS. 5 December: Leavers' Social.

7 December: End of School Year. "Finally, brothers, farewell.".

1984 slipped away rather quickly and another band of silverbadged heroes rode off into the sunset with a unique experience under their belts. 1984's prefects were a large group, 26 in all, yet we were able to form a very tight group of friends who stuck together through good and bad times.

A prefect's job is not at all easy as a balance must be struck between retaining friends and doing one's duty. After four years of doing what you want, when you want and not having to organise a thing a prefect gets a nasty shock when he is dropped in the role of leader, organiser and disciplinarian.

Prefects are an essential and traditional part of Welling ton College but in order to ensure their survival I believe the discipline mode of the prefect must be restructured, placing more of the burden on the teachers, as it must be remembered prefects are still pupils of the school.

1984 was a very eventful and successful year for the prefects, kicking off with a most enjoyable "Welcoming Dance" for the third form. This was skilfully organised by Daren To'o and the Social Committee. The Social Committee had a very successful year with three dances, one including a live band - a first for Wellington College. Then towards the end of the year the committee's attention focused on the cocktail function with the staff and the leavers' ball. These both went excellently; many thanks to Conrad Siers, Eliot Falconer, Andrew Davidson, Dave Molony, Todd Simmonds and Chris Duncan. This team including others devoted much of their own time in creating a most enjoyable social year - much of the credit must go to the hard-working Darin To'o.

lnterform activities led by Michael Cook and Gordon Harcourt had a busy year with many successful competitions including a new haka competition. All of these were run totally by the prefects: a fine achievement.

The Sports Committee concentrated on McEvedy and the St. Pats 100th game both of which went extremely well despite terrible conditions, showing school spirit is in great heart. Thanks to Zane Paris and Rob Kerr especially. Other areas were well covered by the prefects. Paul Swallow and Mark Livingstone contributed immensely to the school's music, Mike Cook assisted a great deal with the school's clubs, Murray Wu was in charge of the library, Eugene Chan and Hiran Perinpanayagam aided Mrs Archer in the English Second Language Classes and Raybon Kan led the victorious debating team.

Sport was again a dominant activity in the prefects' year with prefects in most of the school's first teams.

1st XV: M. Heron (capt.), D. To’o, D. Molony.

1 st XI Soccer: T. Simmonds, C. Duncan, A. Buick Constable (U19 N.Z., U20 Wgtn.), E. Chan (U19 N.Z.), D. Molony

Swimming: A. Perrott, S. Holst

Skiing: E. Falconer

1st XI Cricket: M. Heron (capt.), D. Molony, R. Kerr, S. Hagan, J. Thompson

Tennis: A. Davidson (capt.), T. Simmonds, R. Kerr, P. Swallow.

Athletics: D. To’o, J. Currie, G. Harcourt, D. Molony, M. Powell, J. Thompson

Squash: S. Hagan

Table-tennis R. Kerr (U18 N.Z.)

The prefects carried out their discipline duties with hardy resolve and often some enthusiasm. Well-organised uniform checks and smokers raids went on all year round and 1984 can be remembered for the fine presentation of the pupils.

Highlight of the year was the Sports Centre opening - a long weekend of hard work and much enjoyment for the prefects who in Mr. Rees-Thomas' words "carried out everything extremely well including refreshments.

With such a large group of prefects forming such a tight group it was obvious that we would become estranged from the rest of the fifth years. Unfortunately, the lack of a common room furthered this and the Prefects' Room suffered as a result from overuse. Thanks to the fifth years who helped us and put up with the prefect group.

Finally thanks must go to the staff and Mr. Rees Thomas who assisted us greatly despite the annoyance we caused them by not attending class.

I wish good luck to next year's prefects and hope all pupils recognize and respect the job of prefect as a duty that must be done and a task that does not necessarily reflect the personality of the prefect.

Good luck to all returning.

M. Heron Head Prefect

Michael Heron - Head Prefect

SCHOOL COUNCIL

This year's council will be remembered for its success in communication. Mike Powell, "T" Taufale and I decided to emphasise the council's role as a channel for the students to make themselves heard, and we devised a straight-forward yet highly effective system of meetings, followed by my relaying of the content of these meetings to the headmaster.

Minutes of meetings were then typed out and run off for classes, and every form received a copy. Organised representation is what council is all about, and this year we put it ahead of other things, and achieved impressive and pleasing results, not the least of which was the upgrading of the canteen to our satisfaction. At this point it is fitting to mention the contribution made to council by the class representatives themselves - obviously there is still room for improvement, but as the class representatives' duties become more clearly delineated, the selection process will become less arbitrary and this can only help. Nevertheless, this year's group was, on the whole, fun to work with and generally approached their job in a concerned and thoughtful manner.

Speaking of the class representatives, this brings me to the enormously lucrative cricket carpark. A traditional council undertaking since its inception in 1981, this year's carpark raised more than $1200 and thus the most ever raised in the events four years. 1984 was the only time that every councillor was employed (ungainfully, I hope!) in the directing of traffic and their spirit of co-operation can only be praised. A team effort that paid off. This was followed by the hugely attended "Body Electric" concert, which unfortunately got off to a slow start but was nevertheless enjoyed by all. Other major highlights of the year were the Olympics on television, made available in the TTR; the appeal for the South land Flood victims, and the alleviating of assembly congestion by removing the sevenths two days out of five.

So it was that we came to the year's end with about $1100, and the question, how do we spend it? We had two major considerations in making the final decision: first, we wanted to spend almost all of it, because next year's council could survive after the carpark, but most importantly, we wanted to see that everyone who had a hand in raising the money got to feel the benefits of it, and that had to include leavers. The second consideration was that council did not want to be a single drop in a huge bucket - token donations to such huge causes as Cricket, or the Arts Centre, were out of the question. So, after vigorous discussion, council decided unanimously to divide up our funds between the Leavers' Ball and the Archives Club, for the above reasons respectively.

And that wraps up an eventful and busy year in which council adopted a new direction and carried it through so successfully that our successors have pledged to continue what we have begun. To them, we wish all the best, and trust they will receive the same support and encouragement that we did from Staff Liaison, Ms Carter, and the Headmaster.

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Raybon Kan President

Errol Duffill lowering the flag

R. Kan - 'keep cool till after school'

ARCHIVES CLUB

On the 31st May the Wellington College Archives Club held its first meeting and in subsequent months meetings were held, displays were organised and a group of boys visited the National Archives. One of the highlights of the year was the visit of Rosemary Collier, a self-employed archivist, who provided the club with worthwhile insights into the valuable, sometimes mundane, and often unusual and interesting work of an archivist.

The purpose of the club is to organise significant written and photographic records relating to the school. This has meant delving into the past, as well as gathering current material which may be of interest in years to come.

One of the activities engaged in by club members was to gather information about Old Boys in response to requests made by individuals involved in researching their family history. A group of diligent volunteers also completed the valuable task of cataloguing the college's photographs, while the centennial rugby match between Wellington College and St Pats (Town) provided an opportunity to mount a modest, but interesting display covering one hundred years of rugby encounters between the two colleges.

Activities engaged in by the club were purposeful and set a sound basis for the growth and development of the important

task of record maintenance at Wellington College.

Club members were: Mr B. Farland (president). Mr E. Salem (secretary). John McCay, Jim Winchester, John Beaglehole, Todd Simpson, Chris Boyer, Richard Noble, Jeremy Birks, Duncan Cole, Gabor Toth, Crispin Stephen.

E.H. Salem

COMPUTER CLUB

This year we moved out of the W.C. and into the brand new computer room. Gone are the Trash 80's and now we have Beebs (BBCs). There are now 17 BBC computers in an Econet level Ill network. The network is a great advance in school computing because it allows a whole class to use the same disk.

To all those people who donated money and time to setting up the computer room, from the bottom of our deepest directories we are sinusoidally grateful. There are a few bugs in the system but nothing that can't be solved with the use of a sledge hammer.

The computer club started off the year with a member ship of about thirty able students. When the computer room was opened the numbers swelled up to about 170 which is at least two per computer every lunchtime. The computer club then

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WELLINGTON COLLEGE PREFECTS

Back Row: (left to right) Z. Paris, R. J. Faamalepe-Jones, A.H.L. Perrott, D.M. Molony, A.J. Davidson, G.P.M. Harcourt, S. Taufale, H.E.R. Perinpanayagam

Middle Row: C.J. Siers, E.H. Falconer, M.I. Livingstone, J.R. Currie, P.O. Swallow, A.M. Buick-Constable, T.A. Simmonds, C.A. Duncan, R. Kan

Front Row: E.P.K. Chan, R.J. Kerr, M.R. Powell, M.R. Heron (Head Prefect), H.G. Rees-Thomas (Headmaster), D.S. To'o (Deputy Head Prefect), S.P. Hagan, M.I. Cook, M.K. Wu

formed an advance computer club and an executive, and since the start of the WCCC (Wellington College Computer Club) the computer room has been full every lunch time and at least half full after school every day it was open.

To run the computer room at lunch times and after school there was at least one member of the executive present. This involved long hours spent in the computer room for the benefit of other users. Special thanks to the four member executive who donated so much of their valuable time to this cause. Over the course of the year a software company has been formed and called OTB soft (Doubtful Technological Breakthrough) and has an interested buyer for some of the software we are in the process of debugging (not with a sledge hammer).

Overall this year has been a successful one.

The members of the executive were: Alan Caughley (7th form), Adrian Hunter (6th form), Robert McKay (7th form) and James Noble (6th form).

A. Caughley

DEBATING

Debating continued to flourish at Wellington College during 1984. The Senior Premier A team won the prestigious Henning Cup, two juniors won the Wellington Impromptu Junior Debating Competition, while many enjoyable and keenly contested debates were held during the year.

The debating year opened with a junior and senior team travelling to Palmerston North to debate against PNBHS. The senior team consisting of Mark Forsyth, Andrew Howman and Matthew Barrett won the inaugural Blewitt trophy by affirming 'that life is more satisfying when you follow the rules'. The junior team were narrowly defeated when they affirmed 'that the expert should decide'. Against Wanganui Collegiate both senior and junior teams lost.

Apart from the debates against PNBHS, Wanganui Collegiate, and the debates in the local competition the school entered two teams into the annual inter-collegiate impromptu competition. Our senior team of Anatoly Frusin and Raybon Kan distinguished themselves by debating brilliantly through to the finals where they lost the motion 'That we should have more of it' to a strong Hutt Valley High School team. The junior team of Adrian Boutel and Colin Pohl swept all before them to emerge undefeated in the final where they successfully affirmed, to the delight of a large and responsive audience, that 'It is better to be a girl" against a team from Wellington Girls' College. It is noteworthy that in the four debates contested Adrian and Colin were adjudged either as first or second speaker, or as equal best speaker - an excellent record.

A number of promising third form debaters emerged during the year. Stephen Larsen and Toby Beaglehole showed ability as leaders while Jason Stace, David Pope, Will Dransfield and Giles Boutel all spoke effectively at times. Colin Pohl developed as a forceful and persuasive third speaker. The composition of the teams varied between debates but the Junior B team did manage to get to the semi final of the Junior Certificate grade.

However it was a year of mixed fortunes for Adrian Boutel, Paul Hunter and Jeremy Seed who comprised the Junior Premier A team. The round one debate against Wellington High School was convincingly won, while for round two, we made a very pleasant day-trip to the Wairarapa to negate a keenly contested proposition on the Olympics with Makora College, in which we were also victorious. Round three was an impromptu debate in which we unsuccessfully tried to suggest that our Tasman neighbours needed Sir Robert Muldoon more than we did, while our round four debate we won by default. Because no team in the competition had won more than three debates, it was necessary to hold a further elimination round. We therefore met Onslow College in a closely contested debate

where we were pipped at the post, and thus eliminated from the competition.

The depth and strength of Wellington College debating is reflected in the fine performances from the certificate grade teams. The Senior Certificate A team comprising Mark Forsyth, Simon Goode and Matthew Barrett formed a very competent team. While not quite achieving the same degree of success as they did as a team last year, each demonstrated his talent and intelligence during the year. The highlight was a win against the eventual competition winners, Onslow College, when they negated the proposition "that the Olympic spirit is alive and well".

Early in the year Matthew Barrett and Mark Forsyth stood in with Michael Heron to debate against a strong St Pats Silverstream team in the Premier A grade while the Academic Decathlon team (with the regular premier debaters) was overseas. They scored a good win and Matthew Barrett had the distinction of being named best speaker

The Senior Certificate B team had a very successful year. Only one debate - the impromptu against Wellington Girls' College - was lost. This, however, was the best debate. We negated the proposition "that there is no hope", losing by one point. Despite this the team went through to the final of the competition, losing narrowly to Onslow College affirming the motion “that the American Dream is Dead”. .

A feature of this team’s debating was the very high standard of team-work and individual presentations. The adjudicators had warm praise for the three team members: Andrew Howman, Padaig McNamara and Simon Taylor. The Senior Premier B team had mixed fortunes in 1984. The first debate against Erskine College, where we negated “that a girl’s first word should be “no” was well won. Round four against St Bernard’s College was also won: “that everything is ridiculous”. However the second and third rounds were lost which meant we were kept out of the semi-finals.

The Executive (left to right) R. McKay, J. Noble, A. Caughley, A. Hunter

W. Taulelei and A. Wong-She following instructions

Anatoly Frusin, Raybon Kan, George Laking, Andrew Howman and Michael Heron (early in the year) all contributed to a very full and highly successful Senior Premier A debating competition.

In recent years success in the Henning Cup competition has narrowly eluded the premier A team. However, this year they won all seven of their debates to score an historic first for Wellington College by winning the Henning Cup. In last year’s Wellingtonian this team was described as an “aggressive” and “particularly effective negative team”. This year, these debaters showed their versatility as a very formidable affirmative combination. Six of their seven successes were as the affirmative team. Their debating was always exciting, of a very high quality, and with honours for best speaker never eluding them in any of their debates.

In the preliminary rounds, highlights included a fine debate against St Mary’s where the college team negated the proposition “that N.Z. needs a bill of rights”.

They successfully argued that whatever New Zealand’s needs were, they would not be satisfied by a bill of rights. It was a convincing win with Raybon Kan a deserved best speaker. The required impromptu debate - “that the carnival is over”, was one of the team’s best performances. The depth and sophistication of the team’s arguments belied the fact that they only had fifteen minutes preparation time. A superb speech by Andrew Howman won him best speaker, while Raybon Kan and Anatoly Frusin were judged second and third respectively in a powerful display against the Wellington East Girls’ team.

The first semi-final against St Catherine’s showed that the team were equal to the challenge of exacting philosophical nuance when they affirmed the “sticky” topic “that there is no

such thing as sin”. To argue such a proposition successfully while in no way offending the various religious persuasions within the audience was indeed a commendable effort.

“That Ronald Reagan is too old” was the topic for the second semi-final against a formidable Taita team.

A very eloquent and carefully crafted definition by George Laking argued that Ronald Reagan the President as opposed to Ronald Reagan the Father or Grandfather or Bowls Player ... is too old. This foundation was established, maintained and eventually led to victory.

In the finals Anatoly Frusin, Andrew Howman and Raybon Kan were required to defend the seemingly incongruous proposition “that bankers are the world’s great romantics” against the only other unbeaten side, Hutt Valley High School. It was an exciting and very humorous final, with a particularly polished college team effort eventually convincing the audience that bankers are indeed the world’s pre-eminent paragons of quixotic behaviour. It was indeed their best performance with each speaker winning generous praise for the quality of their debating. Raybon Kan was judged the best speaker (as he was in the two semi-finals).

Anatoly Frusin and Raybon Kan are two exceptional debaters who, this year, leave Wellington College. Anatoly, the eloquent opening speaker with a special skill in analysing and initiating a case; and Raybon, the keen wit and devastating rebuttal expert. Both have been involved in debating since their third form year and both have helped foster this cultural activity at the college. Their debating talents will no doubt be enjoyed at University and their brilliance, which was so often displayed during their years at college, will provide a high standard for up and coming debaters to strive for.

DEBATING CLUB

Back Row (left to right): G. Bautel, P. Hunter, S. Taylor, D. Pope, J. Stace, Y. Frusin, J. Seed, T. Beaglehole Middle Row: C. Pohl, M. Heron, G. Laking, M. Forsyth, P. McNamara, J. Beaglehole, A. Frusin, P. Banks

Front Row: R. Kan, A. Howman, Mr M. Vaughan, Mr G. Stoop, Mr E. Salem, Mrs J. McLean, A. Bautel, S. Larsen

ECONOMIC SOCIETY TALK

On Tuesday 31st July, four Seventh Formers, Eugene Chan, Marcus Hull, Matthew Thompson and Russell Martin, attended a Breakfast Speech Meeting, as part of our senior economics course.

The course held at the James Cook Hotel featured top Economist, Len Bayliss as a guest speaker.

We each paid several dollars to enjoy a top class continental and cooked breakfast at 7.30am at tables along with many important Wellington businessmen and government officials. The speech was arranged before the snap election and was to be on the effects of certain government measures on the N.Z. economy. However, Mr Bayliss was able to talk about the effects of devaluation on the economy as well as how the new Labour Government would be able to handle the overseas debt, inflation and other economic and sectoral problems, given a sudden new devaluation situation and the freshness of the new government.

The four of us appreciated Mr. Bayliss's 90 minute speech and the following question-answer session. The discussion helped us with the practical application of our more theoretic approach to the management of the N.Z. economy required in our Seventh Form economic studies.

R. Martin 7A1

MATHSWELL '84

"Mathswell" is the title under which the Wellington Mathematics Association functions. One of Mathswell's activities each year is to provide stimulus in things mathematical, by providing opportunities for students at all levels to undertake projects of mathematical orientation and quizzes for students to take part in. Wellington College's third, fourth and fifth formers performed with distinction at all levels.

This year saw Wellington College's third, fourth and fifth form mathematicians dominate the Mathswell quiz programme. Against twenty-one schools, the third form team of Giles Boutel, Brian Hunt and Andy Hunt, and the fifth form team of Daniel Zwartz, David Hall and Ross Tyler won their respective grades. The fourth form team of Adrian Boutel, Thomas Pledger and Brian Lau-Young was placed second in a count back.

Project work was presented from Mr Christophersen, Mr Vaughan and Mrs Christophersen's classes. These efforts were of an excel lent overall standard and eleven students were awarded a total of $180 worth of book tokens to be spent on books for the school library. In addition, Andrew Hill won the award for the best computer programme submitted by students throughout the region. The various award winners are as follows: Will Dransfield Richard Swallow, Giles Boutel, David McEwen, Brent Sellens, Chris Nicholls, Alexander Blades, David McGuigan, Stephen George, Benjamin McFadgen, Martin Work man.

Senior Premier A. Team

Back Row (left to right): M. Heron, G. Laking, Mr M. Vaughan Front Row: A. Howman, A. Frusin, R. Kan

FORMS 3 AND 4 SPEECH CONTEST

Twenty-three boys took part in this contest on 11th October before an audience of 3rd and 4th formers in the Little Theatre. Mr Meldrum was Master of Ceremonies and Mr Walls was the adjudicator.

Rakesh Patel (4L) gave a well researched and factual speech on the Loch Ness monster.

Justin Gray (4AN) gave an election-style speech on a political topic which covered New Zealand's recent history and politics.

Carl Mcinnes (30) conquered some nervousness to make some interesting points about cloning.

Alan Drake (3S) described in a bold clear voice an end-ofthe-world scenario and how it could be prevented.

Stephen Booth (3AN) spoke ironically and confidently in favour of the abolition of speech writing. His argument did not however deter the contestants who followed him.

Stephen Matheson (4S) amused the audience with a "thoroughly entertaining" speech which he hoped would be judged without prejudice.

Brian Hoy (4AN) elevated the ordinary toaster to the level of a high-tech weapon which could eventually turn on its users. An imaginative scenario clearly explained and delivered.

Andrew Burns (4AL) spoke about women and science.

James Lai (4A) let loose a few volleys about man meeting his match in tennis. He scored points for the imaginative approach to the topic he served up.

Alex Blades (3A) issued an impressively formal and forceful warning about the aftermath of a nuclear war.

Mark Clare (3AN) asked the audience to distinguish between information and wisdom and wondered whether or not an increasing quantity of information would lead to an augmented quality of wisdom.

Nigel Sercombe (4AL) presented some of the familiar arguments against censorship of videos in particular.

Ian Dobbs (3L) spoke clearly and without trepidation about ghosts.

Michael Sarfati (3G) gave a factual account of man's experience with flight.

Mark Oliver (3G) invited his audience to sample Hong Kong as a tourist venue despite the drawback of the recent devaluation.

John Shepherd (4S) presented a logically developed speech on nuclear war.

Stephen Norman (40) guided his audience along the road to Trendydom but wondered whether the journey was worth it. Stephen's apparently casual delivery belied the serious social comment which was pitched fairly and squarely at his teenage audience.

Colin Pohl (3A) delivered well a promising speech on the subject of the disappearance of gentlemen and the decline of courtesy. Very good use of voice.

Greig Bird (3S) Attempted to explain the complexities and anomalies of apartheid. A well researched speech.

Adrian Boutel (4AI) brought the audience back to an appreciation of nuclear power with a well-researched, persuasively argued speech.

Saipele Burgess (3L) spoke with sincerity and force about race relations in New Zealand.

Matthew Kearns (30) gave a chronological account of the latter stages of World War II and the dropping of the A bombs on Japan.

John Sheridan (4G) invited the audience to read between the lines of some modern music in search of satanic influences. He held the audience spellbound. A KISS record will never sound the same.

Adrian, Alex and Stephen Norman were selected by the adjudicator to take part in the finals in a week's time. The final being eventually won by Alex.

First Report - D.

McEwen

contemplates what is written IMPRESSIONS OF WELLINGTON COLLEGE

January, 1984

In comparison with the small community of an intermediate syndicate, the college seems equal to a large metropolis. You are a single individual with over a thousand others around you and until you know more than a handful of old school friends, a vast unfriendly world smothers you in a cloak of awe and bewilderment.

December, 1984

School is no longer a bewildering maze of classrooms and corridors. It has shrunk to a more manageable size and has become more predictable than it at first seemed to be. The efficiency which has been observed at other schools has also been noted here at Wellington College after the initial first few disorganised days.

David McEwen

"There's too much noise backstage"

"Who's there i’'the' name of Beelzebub?'

"My gashes cry for help"

Drama - clockwise from top left “I dare do all that may become a man When shall we three meet again “Speak if you can: what are you?”

DRAMA: MACBETH

This year's major drama production was Shakespeare's real thing — nothing extra, though there was some sensitive editing to emphasise the action and make the play's central ideas more compact.

Auditions took place early in the year. There were a few 7.30am starts, but between them the five directors (!) managed to commandeer all the seventh form tutorial periods. Things cruised along smoothly until the extras were added in the final six weeks, and then the job of welding it all together started. It wasn't easy, and there were not a few outbursts of wild abuse. A major headache, nay a nightmare, was the difficulty of getting the cast together: the innumerable interruptions to the second term were almost the kiss of death. However, despite the scepticism of many the play was ready on time and was performed in the College's Little Theatre on August 2, 3 and 4.

It was a splendid production: audiences were surprised and impressed. Shakespeare is the ultimate, and to take part in a production of one of his plays is a very special experience. The cast can feel proud of their participation and their achievement.

As Macbeth Ian Gainsford was excellent. His was a huge undertaking, and in his unassuming way he worked zealously to impose a sense of unity on the play's fragments. Macbeth is many-faced — bold and fearful, tyrant and poet — and out of the text Ian created a highly credible character. There were some scenes where actor and character merged, and they made for explosive drama.

Lady Macbeth was played by Judith Eastgate who was magnificent. The relationship between Macbeth and Lady Macbeth is crucial as it highlights Macbeth's struggle between ambition and his conscience. In this respect Judith and Ian were perfectly complementary. Judith was most impressive as the charming hostess one moment and the fiery, indomitable wife the next. Her sleep-walking scene was unforgettably chilling, although every night after her crazed departure the doctor's line "Will she go now to bed?' brought the house down.

Others deserve special mention: Anatoly Frusin was most impressive as Banquo; Gordon Harcourt played a very strong Macduff; Andrew Foster gave a brisk performance as Malcolm; Chris Adams, Conrad Siers and Tim Blackmore were a shrill trio as the three witches; and as Rosse, Raybon Kan managed not to laugh.

The set, lighting, special effects and costumes were all striking. The world of the play is one of darkness and evil, where 'Fair is foul, and foul is fair'. This was emphasised by the total blackness of the set, and the use of light and shadow added to the sense of menace. The witches' scenes were particularly effective,-though one night the dry ice was rather vigorous and it swamped the trio.

Costumes were excellent, made with amazing skill from all sorts of bits and pieces. When the forestage carpet was lifted Mr Markham spotted the rubber underlay and it was soon cut up and painted for armour! Mr Markham coordinated all the design, and the whole staging was brilliant in conception and execution.

'Macbeth' was a mammoth undertaking. I would like to thank all the pupils and teachers who contributed in major and mi nor ways to the success of the production. Although we didn't always think so, in the end it turned out to be well worth it all.

Ray Meldrum, Producer

Witches

King Duncan

Malcolm

Donalbain

Lennox

Captain

Rosse

Angus Macbeth

Banquo

Lady Macbeth

Servant

Fleance

Porter

Macduff

Menteth Caithness

Seyton

Murderers

Lady Macduff

Young Macduff

Messenger Doctor Attendant

Siward

Young Siward

Extras

Chris Adams

Conrad Siers

Tim Blackmore

Paul Ingram

Andrew Foster

Anthony Markham

Kosta Stefanidis

Mark Kingsbury

Raybon Kan

Matthew Thompson

lan Gainsford

Anatoly Frusin

Judith Eastgate

Todd Simmonds

Robert Kerr

Darin To'o

Gordon Harcourt

Michael Mead

Antony Buick-Constable

Philip McMillan

David Molony

Andrew Davidson

Mike Powell

Jan McLean

Russell Martin

John Currie

Stuart Wilson

Justin Bridge

Michael Cook

Eliot Falconer

Neil Wiffin

Bill Carpenter

Stewart Rainey

Chun Chan

Carey Tuohy

Several also played Attendants, Soldiers, apparitions and Kings.

PRODUCTION STAFF

Producer Design Co-ordinator Assistant Directors

Stage Manager

Props

Prompt Lighting Sound Trumpet

Drums

Cues

Stage Crew Make-up Front of House

Ray Meldrum

Philip Markham

Vic Alien, Ross Sinclair

Laurie Gardiner, Judith Eastgate

Neil Wiffin

Trevor McDonald

John Tate

Richard Woodward

Charles McGuinness

Andrew Kirker

Mike Pallin

Stuart Mason

David Ritchie

Malcolm Creagh

Bill Carpenter, Stewart Rainey

John Currie, Mark Kingsbury

Carey Tuohy

Tod Carter, Jan McLean

Robina Donnelly, Helen Oliver

Kim Tattersall

PHOENIX THEATRE AND FILM CLUB

Every year is different and we must admit that this has been a quiet time of mixed success for the twenty-eight members of the Phoenix Film Club. The mythical bird still flies, however, its plumage a little tattered but its spirit unbroken. Entertainment and enlightenment have continued for the multitude in the darkened auditorium beneath the flickering projector beam.

In plain words, the refurbishing of the Theatre is still to be done but this vital and accepted facility of the College has functioned well. The cleaning and maintenance have been done by Film Club Members. The Committee too, have not been idle.

A major advance last year was the building of the wide cinematograph screen by Don Smith and his team.

Another step was the replacement of the old, faithful Graflex with a top model Instaload.

Our thanks to the Parents' Association for this magnificent projector. It was used for the smash-hit in lunch-time films: "The American Werewolf in London" and another which was not a financial success: "Night Shift". Although the Club was able to provide $50 towards the cost of the new projector, very little profit was made this year. In 1985 we hope to be in business again to help pay for the transformation of the auditorium and projector room.

Best news of all has been the sorting and placing in plastic containers of the old films. These show Wellington College in earlier years, the rugby games and some cricket. In the days of the College Cadets military equipment of all sizes was used, Jeeps and gun carriages, range-finders and the ubiquitous bren gun, all handled smartly (!) by the fathers of the boys at school today.

In the year to come we hope to present some programmes which will be both entertaining and historically very interesting indeed.

The Committee in 1984 have been: Martin- Prout (6B6) President, Greg Moore (7A2) Secretary, James Jones (6B8) Treasurer, Don Smith (SAG) Proxy as Needed, Greg Swann (SAG) Front of House. They were thanked and honoured at the AGM luncheon in November and replaced by the new Committee for 1985.

Greg Swann as President, Don Smith as Treasurer, Richard Trow as Secretary and Alex Bertos as Front of House Manager with sub-committees to be chosen in the boom year: 1985.

PRINTING CLUB

Although the membership has changed, the Printing Club has carried on the honourable tradition dating back to Caxton, the Gutenburg brothers and (in New Zealand) the famous William Colenso who published the gospels in Maori from a manually operated press, very much like ours. We are specialists in the hand-setting of type and several organisations in and around the College can testify to the unique, charming, interesting and strikingly effective qualities of the cards, notices, tickets and other art forms which have emerged from the Printing House.

In 1984 with an eye to the future, we disassembled and disposed of the old large Halifax press, and so made room for reconstruction and re-decorating. The Committee of Printers this year have been: Keith Dobson (5Art), lan Hall (4AL), Grant Irving (4L) and Spencer (3G).

POLYNESIAN CLUB

Tena koutou i runga i te ahuatanga o nga mahi waiata, mahi haka o nga moutere o te Moananui-a-Kiwa.

This year the Polynesian Club was ably led by Ralph Fa'amalepe-Jones who must be praised for his efforts in trying to organise members, particularly through the busy winter sports season.

As with previous years, it was found to be difficult to organise a meeting time which did not conflict with the many sports meets and practices, which our members were involved in — particularly rugby, volleyball and basketball. However, we endeavoured to meet on Wednesday lunchtimes in Firth Hall as regularly as possible.

During the second term, a social was held with the Wellington Girls' Polynesian Club in Firth Hall and was enjoyed by all who attended.

This year, the Polynesian Festival was held by Makora College in Masterton and the group travelled to Masterton with the Wellington Girls' group by bus. Again the date conflicted with the first XV's annual quadrangular tournament, and many seniors were unable to participate in the festival as a result.

A special thanks must go to Mr Amster Reedy who came long to teach the group the haka "Ruaumoko", No reira, ka nui a matou mihi ki a koe, Amster.

Ka mutu ake nga korero o te karapu nei. Otira e hoa ma, tena koutou, tena koutou, kia ora tatou katoa.

R.B. Katipa

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POLYNESIAN CLUB

LIBRARIANS

Back Row (left to right): B. Lau-Young, M. Faletolu, L. Tomane, P. Fereti

Middle Row: M. Parata, E. Poutoa, E. Hendrikse, S. Osoita, A. Reedy, Mr R. Katipa

Front Row: L. Ifi, I. Misa, R. Fa'amalepe- Jones, I. Ete, M. Faletolu

Back Row (left to right): M. Kerse, W. Olsson, L. Young, A. Whitaker, S. Stewart, D. Phipps, I. Curtain

Middle Row: Mrs Collen (Librarian), S. Hamilton, P. Banks, S. Morgan-Lynch, A. Kelly, J. Holloway, G. Kanelos, G. Boutel, C. Stephen, Mr Martin (teacher-librarian).

Front Row: W. Young, R. Meade, M. Scharnke, W. Brown, A. Griffiths (Head Librarian), D. Cuttriss, S. Phear, A. White, C. Pohl Absent: G. Toth, J. McGregor, D. McEwen.

THE LIBRARY

1984 has been a busy year for the library, with several notable changes. For instance, the continued growth of paperback fiction in the library led to the purchase of an attractive stand on which virtually all the paperback fiction can be displayed. Apart from making the books more accessible it has helped to make the library more attractive.

A considerable increase in the number of magazines has proved popular, particularly in regard to recreational reading, where magazines like "Mad" and "Wheels" have been in constant demand. At the same time, more learned publications like "Omni" have also been well received.

The conversion of the old toilet and general storage area into a bag-bay and stockroom was one of the most visible changes. It involved a massive clean-out to make way for new shelving. The result - for the first time students can leave their bags and valuables in safe keeping while using the library.

Less noticeable, but every bit as important, was the considerable progress by Mrs Collins on the subject index. With it almost half completed students can soon look forward to much quicker access to non-fiction material.

With Mrs Collins at library school for much of Term 11, the library was able to remain open as usual due to the tremendous effort put in by the librarians who gave up much of their own time, not only then but throughout the year.

Looking at the whole year, special thanks go to the Head Librarian, Andrew Griffiths and other senior librarians like Gabor Toth, Simon Phear and Martin Scharnke who ably looked after the library at interval in the absence of staff supervision, while Murray Wu helped considerably before school. Yet possibly most pleasing was the high number of reliable junior librarians who so willingly contributed their services.

Displays continued to be a focal point of the library, with work from the following departments appearing - Art, Social Studies, ODC, English and Maths.

Overall over 600 books were bought by the library and almost 100 donated, the latter mainly due to the generosity of the Parents' Association.

D.M.

THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH AWARD IN NEW ZEALAND

The award scheme is designed to give participants an awareness of themselves through new leisure activities, service to the community, survival in difficult conditions and leadership of others.

This year the awards numbers were boosted by new members including S. Clegg, S. Raphael, D. Turnbull, W. Olsson, G. Christie, N. Taylor, who all worked towards their bronze award requirements, whilst Todd Simpson received his silver award. The activities of all have been varied with the standard of achievement high among participants.

Special thanks to Mike Cook who has helped to promote and keep the scheme alive within the school through organizing weekend training camps.

T Simpson 6B3

OVERSEAS STUDENTS

For the past few years Wellington College has accepted a number of students who have come to New Zealand specifically to gain educational qualifications. These boys have usually entered at sixth or seventh form level under the wing of O.S.A.C. (The Overseas Students Admissions Committee) and most have proceeded to further study at University or Polytechnic. The majority of these students come from the Fijian Indian community and this year we have also welcomed one addition from Malaysia. After feeling no doubt somewhat lonely at first in a strange environment, these boys have adapted well to our system and seem to have enjoyed their stay with us.

OSAC: Back Row (left to right): J. Lal, S. Kumar, T. Reddy, F. Deo, Mr. E. Clayton.

Front Row: M. Parmar, M. Chandra, R. Kumar, T. Shah, C. Seow, N. Kumar. Absent: S. Makanji

DUKE OF EDINBURGH

I.S.C.F.

Under God's guidance and the leadership of enthusiastic seniors and staff, this year's Inter School Christian Fellowship had an enjoyable and fulfilling year.

During the year,weekly meetings were held at lunchtime and included films, Bible studies, food, videos and guest speakers. The speakers included Stuart Salisbury — director of I.S.C.F. in New Zealand, two old boys, Mike Tomkins and Mike Garland, the International President of the Bible Society and Mr ReesThomas. These speakers covered a wide range of topics and all put across a good message.

Throughout the year several combined meetings were held. One was after school in Firth Hall and included all the central Wellington colleges. Erskine and Wellington High attended our meeting at which Stuart Salisbury spoke and the Wellington East group was a welcome visitor to our meetings on several occasions.

Undoubtedly, the highlight of the year was the annual ski camp held in the Crusader Lodge on Mount Ruapehu. It was combined with Marsden and Queen Margaret’s, and resulted in two full days of skiing.

Transport this year was made easier by Queen Margaret's loan of a mini-bus. Mike Garland was again excellent as speaker and the food was excellent as well. A Saturday night concert was held at which we entertained ourselves.

The Christian atmosphere made for a very enjoyable and pleasant camp which ran without a hitch.

Finally we would like to thank God for his presence and work and look forward to another fine and fruitful year in 1985.

Paul Swallow, Geoff Wilson

Top/ S. Hamilton, G. Christie, N. Taylor, T. Simpson, Mr P. Kerr

Front: W. Olsson, S. Larsen, M. Cook, S. Clegg

A. Cottle holds the sign - main drive being dug up for new drainpipes

R. Fraser and N. Taylor at Red Rocks on a Duke of Edinburgh excursion

SPIRIT OF ADVENTURE

I was sitting in the exam room sweating over my end of year maths exam when a note came in asking me to see Mr Gardiner as soon as possible. It successfully made me sweat harder and later, when I discovered that not only was I not going to get a caning, but that I'd been accepted for a berth on the Spirit, I almost freaked out.

Four months later, at the end of February 1984, I began my trip down to deep dark damp Doubtful Sound, where I would begin my ten day voyage on the Spirit, up the West Coast and finally berthing at Wellington Harbour.

The trip down to Doubtful Sound was a voyage in itself, consisting of a plane from Wellington to Christchurch, another plane to Te Anau, a bus to Manapouri, a ferry across the lake to West Arm and finally a bus which took us down into the depths of the Manapouri Power Scheme, then over Wilmot Pass to Deep Cove, where a 105 foot long, 125 ton, square rigged steel hulled schooner — The Spirit of Adventure — awaited our boarding of her. The weather during my journey to Deep Cove steadily got worse, from a hot breezy sunny Wellington day to a windless, grey drizzling cool Doubtful Sound.

We were made to stand in the rain on the aft deck as barefooted Captain Hylton sorted us into watches and numbers, myself being number nine of Starboard A. There were 25 of us trainees and nine crew members. Gear was issued and finally the Spirit moved off to anchor in Hall Arm for our first night.

Starboard A was duty watch for 24 hours, commencing at 0000 hours through to 2400 hours. I was on watch from 0000 hours to 0200 hours (midnight to 2.00am) after only an hour's sleep. Every hour we had to measure the depth position, wind speed, wind direction, boat speed and direction (if moving), wet and dry temperatures, weather conditions and to take down the weather report.

I slept for the next four hours in a canvas fold-down stretcher about five feet long, only to be awakened — as would happen every morning — at 0600 hours for a swim in the icy pitch dark brine—so dark that the water was not visible from the deck. As duty watch we had to serve breakfast, lunch and dinner, preparing the food and cleaning the dishes. Each morning was spent scrubbing the decks, polishing brass, cleaning windows and performing various other tasks.

Torrential rain cascaded down, creating hundreds of waterfalls on the walls of the Sounds. The lack of wind gave us no choice but to use the motor, which was a shame.

The second night we spent in Precipice Cove and the following day got our first taste of the sea - to some people's displeasure, indicated by their grouping at the leeward rail.

Our first bit of real sailing occurred in this stretch of sea, where we clipped along at 8 knots, heeling right over, hanging onto the windward rail for dear life so as not to fall down across the deck, the rain and spray whipping over the decks as we struggled to hoist, lower and change the huge sails at every tack. The vibrating feel of power as the ship crashed through the heavy seas boosted one's adrenalin to overflowing — an incredible experience not to be forgotten —but sadly it was short-lived as we turned into the calm and placid waters of Charles Sound.

We were lectured on navigation, safety at sea, distress signals, rules of the road, fire hazards, buoy interpretation, compass reading, position plotting and chart reading. We learnt how to man the sails, unblock the heads, scrub the decks and a host of other necessary chores and skills needed for the maintenance and operation of the ship.

The following morning there was still torrential rain. The wind

had changed and strong northerly head winds whipped up a four to five metre swell, so sailing up the coast was out of the question. Our only possible alternative was the motor, a 335 HP Cummins Diesel, which powered us, up and down, side to side, dipping in and out of the swell, head first into the wind up to Milford Sound

At Milford we polished up our sail changing techniques with a concentrated fast sail up and down Milford Sound. Later, a free lunch and shower was provided by the T.H.C. whose hostesses we later entertained by taking them up the rigging.

The wind, still a gale force northerly, hadn't abated, so we resigned ourselves to motoring into the wind for three days and nights up the West Coast to Farewell Spit, where we changed tack and sailed at last into Queen Charlotte Sound. A barracuda and tuna were caught and provided us with a luscious meal.

We anchored that night in Endeavour Inlet and had watch competitions in small boat handling and such like — in which our watch won! The next day, we set forth over the placid waters of Cook Strait, sailing at about 6 or 7 knots under a hot sun and finally entered the Heads of Wellington harbour, having travelled over 700 nautical miles, yet only having sailed 200 of them

We had prize giving that night, in which the Chundathon Trophy, the teddy bear and gum boots and sledgehammer were all given to the appropriate people, whilst our watch won the watch trophy and the Engineer and Third Mate celebrated their 70th birthdays.

It was sad to leave the ship the next morning, but membership of the Voyages Club and a roll and a half of film keep me in contact with the "Spirit" which ensured me a fantastic experience and was a great way to begin my seventh form year.

R. Griffiths 7A1

The good life - J. Oliver and A. Byrne

Richard Griffiths at the helm

SPEAKERS TO THE SCHOOL 1984 - SOME HIGHLIGHTS

In March, the Hon. Mr M. Wellington, then Minister of Education, attended the school assembly, as a prelude to raising the school flag on the partially completed Sports Centre. After being welcomed by the Board Chairman, Mr Beasley, Mr Wellington addressed the school.

The Minister referred to his first contact with Wellington College 26 years ago, when he played cricket for the New Plymouth Boys' High School first Xl against the Wellington College First Xl.

Paying tribute to Wellington College as "one of New Zealand's finest schools", Mr Wellington outlined the purposes of schooling in this country as he saw them. First, there was the aim of developing soundness in learning; secondly aiming at strength in sport; thirdly, a sensible sensitivity to our own and other cultures; and finally, fostering an understanding of other points of view.

Mr Wellington added that team spirit was an essential aspect of life in New Zealand, especially at a time when the country was undergoing a period of rapid change. Such team spirit was evident, the Minister averred, in the activities that surrounded the raising of money for, and the building of, the new Sports Centre.

Th ere were a number of guests to the School Assembly in 1984 to present sports awards. Perhaps one highlight was when Mr Keith Quinn of Television New Zealand, addressed the assembly before presenting the Athletics awards to the 1984 champions.

Mr Quinn expressed his pleasure in being invited back to Wellington College, his old school. Then, in a very interesting address, he outlined Television New Zealand's commitment to bring the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games into the homes of New Zealanders.

Mr Quinn noted that there would be 14 hours of television coverage each day, intimating that in 1960 there was no coverage, and in 1964 only a few minutes on video tape.

Other guest speakers to Assembly included: Mr I. McSweeney, captain of the Wellington Cricket Team and member of the Young New Zealand side; Mr D. Neely, New Zealand Cricket selector and cricket author; Mr R. Menchi, Chairman of the New Zealand Table Tennis executive; Mr D. Catley, former president of the Old Boys' Rugby Club, Mr Scrivener, Central Region Under-19 Soccer coach; and Mr Mekalich, representative from the Sharp Electronic company that sponsors college basketball.

Richard Cuff

Minister of Education Mr M. Wellington "topping off" the new sports centre by raising the flag.

The Terraces — school athletics sports

ACADEMIC DECATHLON TEAM

Back Row (left to right): Mr E. Salem (coach), G. Laking, J. Beaglehole

Front Row: R. Kan, A. Kirker, A. Frusin, M. Wu

Preparing for the Decathlon

THE ACADEMIC DECATHLON

In late January, Wellington College was asked to be New Zealand's representative at an International Academic Decathlon, to be held in Los Angeles on April 25.

The competition, which is hosted annually by the Orange County State Education Department, was originally a local competition. However, since its inception 17 years ago, it has blossomed into a competition where teams from various countries are invited to take part.

Raising funds for the venture, in the short time available, was difficult. However, Pan Am generously reduced the cost of airfares while considerable donations from Frank Renouf, the McKenzie Trust, Marac and Wellington Rotary made it possible to pay major expenses in Los Angeles as well as provide a small subsidy for the cost that parents incurred.

Accompanied by Edmund and Annette Salem,the team of Anatoly Frusin, Raybon Kan, Murray Wu, John Beaglehole, Andrew Kirker, and George Laking left Auckland Airport on Easter Saturday, April 21st. Competition day quickly arrived and from 9am till 4pm the Wellington College team worked hard at the subjects being tested. Each of the team members was required to complete the ten events which consisted of: written tests in mathematics, biology, chemistry, physics, English, fine arts, essay writing, as well as an interview, a speech, and quiz about the history and organisation of the Olympic Games. Results were posted on the Loyola Marymount University noticeboards during the course of the day and there was general excitement as results were compared.

There were thirty-eight teams at the competition, thirty three from the United States, as well as two each from Canada and Mexico, and Wellington College from New Zealand. When the points were totalled up, for all pupils over all events, it was found that Wellington College was third overall and convincingly first in the International Section (hence the lavish trophy). Richardson High of Texas was first, while Beverly Hills High School (California) managed to beat us into third place.

Every member of the team contributed to the excellent team result.

E. Salem

Los Angeles. Home of smog, movies, Disneyland, the Olympics and the United States Academic Decathlon. The United States what? No one knew, least of all 8 Kiwis who were invited to compete.

What we found was that the Decathlon wasn't just a competition of ten academic events; it was a chance to meet Americans, Canadians, and Mexicans of our own age (mainly around the Pool, and Poolside gatherings don't do much for swatting).

The differences between us Kiwis and the North Americans weren't apparent until we opened our mouths. A Chinese from Rhode Island said to me "I've never heard an Oriental talk like that!" But at least we knew where the U.S.A. was — a lot of Americans asked us: "where is Noo Zeeland?"

The peculiarities of Wellington College attracted a lot of attention. Our uniform stood out because (a) most American schools don't wear one and (b) Anatoly wore a reefer jacket instead of a blazer and everyone wanted to know what happened to the gold trim. Some people thought we looked like bumble bees, while others offered to buy our blazers, and our formal dress psyched out our chief rivals in the World Academic Decathlon (from Alberta, Canada).

We performed a rusty version of the school haka in front of a small audience and they virtually died of laughter (not the desired effect).

While some Americans got the chance to see a very nonAmerican haka, we took part in events which are rarely seen in New Zealand, such as flag ceremonies (in which Raybon was our flag bearer), volleyball on the beach at Santa Monica, and square dancing. We also visited Tijuana, the world-famous San Diego Zoo, and of course Disneyland.

During the opening ceremony, a speaker from each state or nation was invited to say a few words. A number of states were disputing about which was THE party state. Nevada said that it was, because it had legalised Prostitution! But George, as last speaker, brought the house down saying that New Zealand is the only place where you can party upside-down!

In the second week of our trip we stayed with American families, so we got to see more of Californian life than ordinary tourists. We saw some of Los Angeles' tourist attractions — Magic Mountain, Huntington Art Gallery, Library and Gardens, and Universal Studios — but we also went to a high school for a day, a performance of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, managed to find our way across LA on its long and notorious bus system, and got lost at night twice (once after being on a bus with two guys talking about mugging, which didn't help).

At the end of a hectic two weeks, we were tired and broke. To add to our troubles, our plane was delayed and we came back to a fortnight of homework and a Wellington winter. We were all grateful for the opportunity to go to the USA, but we would have preferred another two weeks in LA to the May holidays. I guess we can't have everything!

Murray Wu 7A5

(Left to right): R. Cameron, A. Howman, Mr K. Tattersall, A. Bautel, P. McNamara

Campus at Loyola Marymount University - setting for the Decathlon

IT’S ACADEMIC

When the Wellington College team, consisting of Padraig McNamara, Rees Cameron, Adrian Boutel and Andrew Howman (reserve) arrived at Avalon Studios for the filming of "It's Academic", we knew we had a lot to live up to. Last year's team was National Champion, and although we knew we had a hard act to follow, we entered the competition quietly confident. In the first heat we weren't too badly troubled in beating Rongotai and Sacred Heart. The semi-final, however, was a much closer affair. Against Newlands and Kapiti we managed to cling to the narrow lead we had going into the final round and advance to the regional final. In the regional final we faced Aotea College and Scots College. We had made it to Auckland!

When we arrived at the television studios in Auckland, we saw the Auckland regional final being filmed. Our opponents from Auckland were St Mary's College, and from the southern district Cashmere College from Christchurch. We knew we had our work cut out if we were to win.

St Mary's held an early lead, but we gradually clawed our way back, to be on equal terms with them with one round to go. But St Mary's definitely had "the killer instinct" and proved themselves to be the better team, beating us by eighty points.

We won a set of Compton’s Encyclopaedias for the school, and an unforgettable experience for ourselves.

Mr Tattersall was a major reason for our success, and all of us appreciate the coaching and running of the team. He even survived two nervous hours in the studio!

P. McNamara

MUSIC

The articles about music in this year's Wellingtonian shows the wide range of activities available to boys at the College. 1984 was a busy year with a number of concerts at school plus the two music exchanges with Napier Boys’ High School and New Plymouth B.H.S. respectively.

In addition, there was the first Wellington Secondary School's Music Festival at the Michael Fowler Centre, where many students enjoyed the opportunity to work together with musicians from other schools. This was a most successful venture and plans are already being laid for another Festival in 1986. Plans of a more immediate influence are those for the new Arts Centre. This will provide much needed improved facilities for both teaching and the various music practices.

Three boys from Wellington College were successful in auditions for three of New Zealand's National Music Youth Groups. They were Paul Swallow (trombone), National High School Jazz Orchestra, John Beaglehole (tenor), National Youth Choir, and Matthew Clayton, National Youth Orchestra. Competition to get into these ensembles is very tough and students apply from all over New Zealand.

We are sorry to be losing Mr Hawes who is moving to Christchurch at the end of 1984. He has been a tremendous inspiration to the Jazz Band since its formation and has developed a very well established music group in the school.

Appreciation of another leaver must also be put on record. Mark Livingstone proved to be an excellent music prefect in

The Agony and the Ecstasy - combined schools concert at Michael Fowler Centre

1984. In spite of heavy academic commitments he set a very good example to the other musicians in the school,through his enthusiasm, unfailing attendance and leadership of the three music groups in which he participated.

From February 1985 we welcome Dorothy Buchanan, one of New Zealand’s foremost composers, who will be teaching in the music department. In addition to teaching music from forms 3 to 7, specialising on the compositional side of some of the courses, she will be coaching the string group.

J.A.

CHOIR

1984 was a significant year for singing at Wellington College. Building on the sound basis that Mr Robert Oliver has worked on for the past 18 months, by the end of February a four part choir of 35 voices had become firmly established.

Initially, rehearsals were on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday assembly times, and this proved to be a successful arrangement for getting the choir working together. In May the choir gave its first performance at a lunch-time concert at school, and this was followed by performances at New Plymouth B.H.S. and the Michael Fowler Centre, the latter as part of the Wellington Secondary Schools music festival.

In the third term there were two important developments. The first was to move the main rehearsal to Friday lunch-times, and the second was the participation by several staff who willingly came and supported the boys in all four sections of the choir. For seven Fridays before the 31st October concert, on a very tight rehearsal schedule, the choir learned the cantata “Captain Noah and His Floating Zoo”, music by Joseph Horovitz,

words by Michael Flanders. The difficult accompaniment for piano, bass guitar and drum kit was admirably tackled by Marcus McLaren, Richard Gibbens, and Sachin Zodgekar, and the soloists John Beaglehole and Mark Livingstone showed excellent control in the performance. The cantata proved to be a most successful conclusion for the choir this year and was enjoyed by performers and audience alike.

Thanks also must go to Mr Oliver, who ran sectional rehearsals for the choir and entered the Collegians singing group in the Westpac Chamber Music competition. The College group gave a very good account of itself against competition of a high standard and was one of only two schools in the Wellington area which entered a male voice only choir.

J.A.

JAZZ BAND

Sports Centre, the school concert and at assembly. Such a demanding programme gave the band more incentives and this showed in the tremendous improvement in the quality of the band’s sound during the year.

The welcome addition of two Wellington East girls added more depth as well as a new dimension to the band.

Thanks must go to Mr Hawes who started the band from nothing four years ago. He has brought it up to its present high standard.

Unfortunately he is moving on but due to his great enthusiasm and leadership over the years, the band will continue to produce a high quality of sound for years to come.

Paul Swallow

Mr Hawes playing the clarinet solo in 'Georgia'

ORCHESTRA

The year 1984 saw a fresh beginning for the School Orchestra, under the baton of the new H.O.D. Music, Mr. Allington. A good intake of 3rd form musicians provided a better instrumental balance than in previous years and once an efficient rehearsal schedule was organised the music year was soon underway. The Orchestra continued to grow noticeably in both repertoire and proficiency, and performed with considerable credit in the many concerts given throughout the year. The wide range of venues included the Michael Fowler Centre, the bi-annual music trip to New Plymouth and a dedication service for the new Sports Centre as well as two performances at concerts at the college.

The last of these was at the very successful evening concert of October 31st in the school hall. The next day, the orchestra played at the Legislative Chamber at the Houses of Parliament for the Opening Ceremony of the 14th Asia-Pacific Scout Conference. This performance was very well received in the Council Chamber by the many overseas guests present for the occasion.

With continued perseverance, practice and dedication from all, the orchestra looks to have a fine future ahead of it and will undoubtedly continue to bring credit to the school.

Mark Livingstone

THE WELLINGTON SECONDARY SCHOOLS' MUSIC FESTIVAL

The idea of a music festival for secondary school pupils was first suggested early in February of this year, and it was to be the first one in Wellington since the mid 1960's, when a festival was held in the old Town Hall. The directors, Mrs Patricia Murray from Marsden College and Mrs Felicity Austin from Wellington East Girls' College put in hours of work writing letters and making phone calls, just to get the ball rolling.

Most of the students were notified in the last few weeks of the first term about a project that would culminate in a big concert in the last week of the second term. Registrations for the jazz band, choir, orchestra and concert band were completed by the end of June and the real work of learning the actual music commenced. The choir rehearsals were the only times available to become familiarised with the pieces before the combined rehearsals that were to begin in mid-July.

The first choral rehearsal on July 17was a sectional one in which the sopranos and altos went to Wellington East Girls' College, and the basses and tenors went to Wellington College. This rehearsal only went from 4.30pm to 5.45pm and was mainly used to get people used to singing in a large group. Rehearsals which were held at the Good Life Centre in Boulcott Street on the 2nd of August and at Wellington East Girls College hall on the 7th August followed. The rehearsals went from 4.30pm till around 8.15pm and were amazing due to the quality of sound produced and the fact that there were about 300 girls to about 40 boys, a ratio of approximately 8:1!

On Monday 13th August, the day before the performance, we had a dress rehearsal in the new Michael Fowler Centre, and we practised entering and exiting the auditorium, finalised the seating arrangements and rehearsed our items to get the "feel" of the hall. The acoustics in the centre take a while to get used to, because when you sing you feel as though you are performing a solo so the end result is that a 350 voice choir starts singing with gusto, and with in 30 seconds is reduced to a frightened whisper.

It took this rehearsal and the final dress rehearsal, to

overcome this problem. Another area of concern as the final performance drew closer was trying to keep a 350 voice choir under control and synchronised with the accompanying orchestra. This problem was overcome with practice and the conducting of Mr David Wood, the choir director.

On the following morning, Tuesday 14th August, we all turned up for the final dress rehearsal which lasted till 12.30pm. After a quick lunch we were ready for the Sonic Circus.

The Sonic Circus was a non-stop mini music festival, in which 20 schools performed individual items in different locations around the Michael Fowler Centre. The public and other schools were invited to wander around and listen free of charge. With different items playing at the same time, problems were created. Sometimes items from one school were totally drowned out by the item from another school playing just across the foyer.

The concert itself was a wonderful culmination of 3 months hard work. The choir sang Handel's Hallelujah Chorus as well as "And the Glory" from the composer's Messiah with gusto and enthusiasm. "The King of Love", "Hine e Hine" and the National Anthem in English and Maori were also sung.

The concert was an amazing experience in which people of all races, creeds, cultures and religions were united under one roof, by one thing, the love of music.

A. Griffiths

CHOIR MEMBERS

Tenor: John Beaglehole, David Rietveld, Steven Wake, Dylan Braithwaite, Rodney Knight.

Bass: Andrew Griffiths, Mark Livingstone, Anatoly Frusin, lan Gainsford, Allan Caughley, Martin Scharnke, Ben McFadgen, Michael Lee, Jeff McGuire.

Chris Adams preparing a poster.

WELLINGTON COLLEGE TRIP TO NEW PLYMOUTH BOYS' HIGH SCHOOL

At 9.00am on 24th July, two buses left Wellington College. Destination? New Plymouth Boys' High School.

At about 3.00pm on the same day, two buses arrived at their destination. As we exited the buses we were greeted by Mr Boyd and then waited in the hall for our billets to arrive. When they did arrive we were paired (or tripled) off with them and went to their homes.

At 8.40am on the 25th July we, along with our billets, were required in the hall for their morning assembly. This continued until about 9.15am during which we were greeted by the headmaster, among other things similar to Wellington College assemblies.

After this we had some time to ourselves, to look around the school, but weren't to leave the grounds (our billets had to go to class). Then at 11.00am we were required to practise for the concert scheduled for that night.

At 7.00pm (after tea at our billets place), we had to be back at the school to get ready for the concert. Then at 7.30pm it was underway. From Wellington College, the orchestra, jazz band, and choir performed (there was also an impromptu performance from The Wellington College sixth form band (minus two players) arranged that afternoon), Island students, concert band, and orchestra from N.P.B.H.S. presented items. The final number was a combination of woodwind and brass players from both colleges, along with both choirs who performed "Roll Out the Barrel". The whole concert was a complete success and was thoroughly enjoyed by all. It was

followed by a supper in the boarders' dining room.

At 9.00am on the 26th July, two buses left New Plymouth Boys' High School and at about 3.30pm on the same day, two bus-loads of boys piled out at Wellington College, collected their luggage and wearily went home. We were tired, but we would not have missed the trip for anything.

Jamie Houston

P. Mounsey-Smith

Orchestra performing in the Legislative Chamber at the Houses of Parliament

TWO ENDS OF THE SAME ROPE

OPENING OF THE SPORTS CENTRE

THE IDEA OF A SPORTS CENTRE

The Sports Centre constructed on the Old Firth House site has been built to remedy the inadequate physical education facilities that the school has endured for a number of years. The centre will cater for the wider community, as well as for the specific recreational and physical education needs of the boys of Wellington College.

The idea of a Sports Centre was first considered in 1979 and by 1982 the Education Department had granted approval for the project and fundraising then began in earnest. On 1st July 1983 the then Prime Minister, Sir Robert Muldoon, turned the first earth to begin the building project officially. The generous contribution of time and money from board members, old boys, parents, and friends of the school made the sports centre a reality and the opening celebration such a fitting culmination of an ambitious project.

THE OPENING CELEBRATION

The weekend celebrations began with a champagne breakfast on Friday 28th September. Well known civic, business and sporting personalities attended the breakfast which was broadcast live on Lindsay Yeo's 2ZB radio programme. In the afternoon the Centre was officially opened by The Governor General, Sir David Beattie. That evening there were a cocktail function in the college hall while on Saturday tours of the school and Sports Centre were conducted. A successful celebration ball was held at the Michael Fowler Centre on Saturday night while celebrations concluded with a dedication service on Sunday morning.

ADDRESS BY THE BOARD CHAIRMAN

Mr Beasley's address focused on the make up of a school. He reminded the audience that a school is a community of people: young people who come to learn; people who come to teach; and parents, old boys, neighbours and often the whole community who provide background support.

Mr Beasley then went on to describe a number of functions that school buildings fulfil. Firstly buildings provide accommodation and secondly for the historian they provide "a convenient and tangible way of recording the progress of a school decade by decade". Mr Beasley said for those people who see the school as a community, a building project, such as the building of a Sports Centre, "provides a focus of effort for all these groups which go to make up the people of a school:

• the physical education staff who perceived the need

• the Headmaster who articulated it

• the Board, who began by straining at a $50,000 gnat and ended by swallowing a $2 million camel.

• the Old Boys who (some keen perhaps to get their gym back) weighed in with massive support, and

• the parents who matched this support, often without much prospect that their own boys would benefit;

• a Minister of Education who responded generously as he perceived that the school was heart and soul behind the project;

• and finally the boys of the school - some ran and swam the length of the country to inaugurate the Appeal; others may have done no more than behave in a way that made people respect Wellington College - but it all helped."

'I thought this day would never arrive'.

The Headmaster replies to His Excellency - Photography Club

His Excellency, The Governor General, Sir David Beattie, officially opens the Sports Centre - Photography Club

'Let's hope this show works' Mr Girvan at the Sports Centre opening.

Zane Paris, Mr Louis Smith our oldest Old Boy aged 102 years and Darin To'o at the Sports Centre opening

VENERABLE IAN BOURNE'S ADDRESS AT THE DEDICATION SERVICE FOR THE WELLINGTON COLLEGE SPORTS CENTRE

Archdeacon Bourne, an Old Boy of the College, said that education was about life, and then spoke about what one can learn about life from The Bible. He then illustrated four pictures of life that appeared in The Bible:

"A journey -which implies that we have a purpose and a goal in our life; a battle-which implies that we can't just sit down and let life happen, we have to fight against evil and for what is good; a trial - which implies we will be tested in this world, and the value of our deeds will be assessed by God; a treewhich implies that life is a growing experience, and that our life is expected to be fruitful".

Mr Bourne then went on total k about the final picture of life which appears in the Bible: life as a race which takes place in a sports arena. People in New Testament times knew all about the Olympic Games so when they described the kind of life God looks for "they took the Olympic Games as a great illustration of what life is really about."

We were reminded that the Olympics were international games and that St Paul's understanding of God was as an international God. Mr Bourne then urged us to remember that people had different interests and skills and that this sports centre catered for a large variety of sports. To be successful in any of these sports, as in life, perseverance and discipline are required.

Mr Bourne then drew parallels between the spectators of the sports to be played in the Centre and the old boys of the college in this way.

"Let's not forget the spectators. You are sitting in seats provided for those who will watch he games being played in this arena. Our Bible reading mentioned "these witnesses to faith around us like a cloud." That reminds Christians that as they persevere in the Christian race, they are being watched and cheered on by an unseen audience in heaven who themselves have completed their race.

I suppose we old boys of Wellington College are in that position. I frequently drive past the College gates and see the boys in their familiar grey going and coming from the College. Inevitably I remember my own days here. I suppose you could regard building this Sports Centre as an act of encouragement by those who,o once passed this way to those who are present pupils of their old College. We human beings need the encouragement of each other as we run the race of life. Let us always be encouragers’, never hinderers."

Mr Bourne concluded his address with these words, "May this Sports Centre be a place where young men enjoy the exercise of their God given strength and vitality; may it be a place where some good lessons of life are learned; and may it make a real contribution to the life of the boys of our College, and of all who use it, that, looking to the God of creation and life, in the words of Isaiah the Prophet, they "will win new strength, they will grow wings like eagles, they will run and not be weary, they will march on and never grow faint". (Isaiah 40:31)

Mrs Kaye Power - Headmaster's secretary until 1982, with immediate past Deputy Principal Mr Laurie Gardiner savouring completion of a project they prompted.

Enjoying the opening of the Sports Centre (right to left) Ms Fran Wilde, M.P., Mr and Mrs R. A. Heron, Mr F. H. Renouf, Mr and Mrs P.R. Kemp, Councillor and Mrs G. Wilson

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ORIGINAL WORK

THE FUN THEY HAD

May 17, 2157

Today Tommy found a real book! It was a very old book. Margie’s grandfather had told her that when he was a little boy his grandfather had told him that there was a time when all stories were printed on paper.

They turned the pages, which were yellow and crinkly, and it was awfully funny to read words that stood still instead of moving as they were supposed to. And then, when they turned back to the page before, it had the same words on it that it had when they read it the first time!

“Gee,” said Tommy “what a waste. When you’ve finished with the book I suppose you just throw it away. Our television must have had about a million books on it, and its good for tons more. I wouldn’t throw it away!”

“Same with me” said Margie. She was eleven, and hadn’t seen as many textbooks as thirteen year old Tommy had.

She said, “Where did you find it?”

“In my house.” He pointed - “In the attic.” “What’s it about?”

He replied without looking. “School”

Margie was scornful. “School? What’s there to write about school? I hate school.”

Tommy looked at her with superior eyes. “Because it’s not our kind of school, stupid. This is the kind of school they had,hundreds and hundreds of years ago.” “Centuries ago!” he added loftily, pronouncing the word very carefully.

Margie was hurt. “Well, I don’t know what kind of school they had all that time ago.” She read the book over his shoulder for a

while, then said, “Anyway, they had a teacher.”

“A man? How could a man be a teacher?”

“Well, he just told the boys and girls things and gave them homework and asked them questions.”

“A man isn’t smart enough.”

Sure he is. My dad knows as much as a teacher.”

Margie was thinking about how the kids must have loved it in the old days.

She was thinking about the fun they had.

S. Morgan-Lynch 3A

NEW NATURE FOR OLD

Already

Pohutukawas flower, bloody amongst peace

Already

Sky blues as the sun drifts it’s path

Already

Bush mimics itself: mimics its noise of colour mimics its greens

Already

Tuis’ flit in the ripening sky, the Berries shine in the bush

Already

Streams jollock down steep valleys cold and clear; and From the banks the koura watches serenely

Already

The chainsaws wend their way through wood.

J. Beaglehole

Senior Dance

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THE HILL

Once upon a time there was a little boy who sat at the bottom of a big hill

He sat and thought and wasted moments wondering if he could ever scale the big hill

Life was dull and boring so it seemed. His life, he thought, was but a tree planted when he was very wee and chopped down at eighty three*

It was a very bad poem

But over the big hill was a new life totally separated from his own

It was lights and noise and parties and action and friends

There once was a boy who climbed the big hill

And to his expected surprise he found on the other side

Another little boy like himself.

* Burton Silver: "Begor" 1976

THE PRAISED

Praised are prayers upon our lips

Lost in Heaven. They are the pied-pipers

Our Lords Judas:

All praise our divine demon-lovers.

The bruise of their blow burns well In passion-fire, poisoned-smoke. Why curb the heat

If sweat is the creek from which we drink?

I love the winding-river of the praised: Stream leads to dream-late bathe And sugary, sweat-tear disaster

As I drown life with my hands.

I follow torrent to palace gates

(Why destroy my Spanish castle?)

Before standing stretching tree And weeps dew-joy while l smile.

A. Howman

5A

DEPRESSION

The kid breathed heavily, his pulse was racing. Slowly he lifted himself up the trellis, taking care not to make any loud noise. The trellis creaked at the kid's weight and he gave a sigh of relief when he reached the roof. The roof was tiled and this gave the kid a distinct advantage - some luck he thought after what had happened that morning. His thoughts wandered, and he forced himself to think about his present situation. The tiling was easy to walk on and although it appeared not to make any noise, he kept on his toes. The kid reached the skylight, forced it open with a large chisel, and then lowered himself into the kitchen of the apartment. He worked quickly although in a very restricted, tense manner. Nothing to worry about. The guy had gone out and he had plenty of time. The thought stuck and as his mind calculated how much time he had, the kid heard a car door shut. Now the tenseness tore at his mind, until it could stretch no further. Only instinct saved the kid - he dived behind the couch and as the key turned in the lock, he cocked his father's luger. Memories of his father raced into his head but he was thrust into the now by the opening of the door. The kid stood up and pointed the gun at the stranger.

The phone rang just as the man drifted off to sleep. He got up easily, perfectly relaxed and lifted the receiver. He listened carefully and replaced the phone. Just what I need, he thought, some nutso kid threatening to kill a guy unless he gives him money. He was so totally at home, bordering on complacency. But something was wrong. He fingered the trigger of his P.14 rifle and handled its beautifully crafted wooden butt. Although out of date, the

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P.14 was a perfect marksman's rifle and it had served its owner well. The marksman arrived at the house and found it surrounded by policemen. He surveyed the area and quickly chose a site suitable to shoot from. The kid was located on the second floor of the apartment and it was clear he was an amateur by the position he took opposite the window. The marksman waited patiently as the police tried to talk the kid out. He joked to himself about the police efforts although all the time watching the kid's movements. First his eyes, then his hands, and in his mind the marksman painted an image of the kid. He was given the go ahead some two hours after he had arrived and now he positioned himself for the kill. The marksman rested the P.14 against the balcony and decided to go for a head shot. Besides, it was quicker and he wanted to get home to his wife and kids. He waited for the right moment and then eased the slack out of the trigger. He pulled against his finger, but something was drastically wrong. The kid in the window moved restlessly and then slowly but surely raised the gun to his head. The marksman stopped. He saw the kid's brains burst over the floor of the apartment and then heard the sound of the shot. The marksman lowered his gun but still couldn't place what was wrong. He packed his bag and then, by habit, raised the barrel of the P.14 to his eye, to see if it had become blocked. There was something there, and this surprised the marksman. He pulled the trigger of the gun and at that instant realised what was wrong. He died with a relaxed expression on his face.

S. Ellis 5AN

Richard Hawke 'Construction'

Matthew Klitscher

Winner Senior Prose

QUAKE

Nearly everyone knew that it was going to happen; most of the people in the street knew; researchers, scientists and experts certainly knew; even the animals seemed to know. They all knew that when it eventually came, it would be incredibly big, that it could happen any day, and that it was overdue.

Living with a time bomb that could go off at any moment made the people apprehensive - but apprehension sours into complacency. The human mind is able to lock things up at the back, deep in the sub-conscious. Occasionally, however, these thoughts rampage through the mind in the form of nightmares and one is faced with the reality of the nightmare.

This nightmare is not the nuclear one, the man-made and influenced destruction, but a violent phenomenon of nature, totally unpredictable and uncontrollable by man, yet the amount of destruction would be about the same.

Silence resounded against the cold, lifeless walls which made up the corridors of this seemingly deserted building. Only the muffled hum being emitted from behind closed doors disclosed the fact that the building was far from lifeless. Listening closely and carefully, the hum could be distinguished as voices whispering to one another.

Suddenly, fire alarms rang, filling the once silent corridors with their shrill cries for attention, pleading to all listeners to pay heed to their warnings. Seconds later, from doors flung open, a wave of people gushed out, the sound of their chatter and footsteps drowning out the resonating bells.

It was the end of first period, and the entire mass of Wellington College would normally assemble in the hall, but today was different. Today, it was straight to second period,

and for John it meant going to the science labs on the fifth floor. Slowly, almost reluctantly, he began the long slog upward.

The junction on the first floor proved to be totally congested, but movement was possible, although it was slow. The traffic, however, thinned out as more floors were ascended, until it seemed that John was the only person on the stairs. Finally, he reached the fifth floor, and made his way along the corridor till he came to the door with a piece of green and white perspex which stated that the door opened into room 503. He opened the door and stepped in.

It was already inhabited, and John could tell by the amount of noise that the teacher had not yet arrived. He silently took his bag of his shoulder and lowered it onto the floor, took out the books he required, and then proceeded to his usual sitting position in class. He placed the books on the table and himself onto a chair, and began to look around.

Most of the other tables were full, and the amount of noise coming from each was proportional to the number seated there. On the back wall were glass containers, each carefully labelled and full to the brim. On the side wall (closest to the corridor and John) was the clock.

It was upon this that he focused his attention, and he watched as the hands of the clock moved from reading five to ten, to ten, then to five past ten. The teacher had still not arrived, and John was seriously thinking about looking for him when something caused him to stop.

It has been noted that animals behave strangely before this type of disaster; some say that they can hear it coming, in a frequency below our range. Some people, however, are able to hear above and below the "normal" range. John was such a person. He heard it rumbling the deep noise rise in pitch and volume until everyone could hear it.

All stopped talking as the rumbling increased in magnitude, and the reality of the situation dawned. For a split-second, no one moved, no breath was taken, no eyelid blinked, no heart beat as the fears which were locked away broke free to numb the mind. Then, perhaps due to the lessons, the training or instinct, everyone dived under the tables.

The noise rose and it was soon accompanied by a slight vibration which increased with the noise. This was it - the big one all had been expecting.

Behind him, John could hear the glass containers clanking as they were being thrown against the wall and the rail which held them in place. Soon the clock which had once held John's attention came back into his mind as it fell to the ground, next to his arm-covered head, too close for comfort.

Now, the entire building was rocking, and he could hear the windows shatter and the steel support struts of the tower block groan their protest as they tried to resist the motion of the rocking. Out of the corner of his eye, John could see the concrete piles which ran from the foundations to the roof, passing through all the intermediate floors, develop cracks, which became more alarming as they grew in size and number.

There was no sign that it was going to stop. '.the vibration, now a violent rocking continued, and the noise, once a distant rumble could now be heard as it enveloped everything. Soon, John could hear the sound of smashing glass, and he turned around to see the back wall empty of glass containers - for they had all fallen to the floor, allowing their contents to mix. The result being that if the earthquake didn’t kill them, the now rapidly advancing wave of acids and other chemicals would. To confuse things further, the water and gas pipes which led to each bench, ruptured in a fountain, of water and gas.

Out of the contact of the acid pool, or water and gas spray, or just out of the natural instinct to run away from danger, some people made for the door. John didn’t see them, but he could

hear them as they “descended” via the stairwell.

Many people had wondered about what the stairwells would do in an earthquake. The majority thought they would fall down - and they were right. With a sound so loud that John thought his head might split, the two stairwells fell down, one taking down the linkway, the The outer, prefabricated panels which clad the tower block came cascading down, smashing to smithereens as they hit the ground.

By this time, John began to wonder if it would ever stop, and for an instant he thought that he was going to die. Suddenly, silence fell, it had stopped as suddenly as it had begun. For John, however, he could still hear the sound of the falling stairwells and the screams of his dying friends. All this was now deeply etched into his memory, a mental rather than physical scar

Slowly, hesitantly, John opened his eyes, then lifted his head. He saw the other survivors still with arms over their heads, huddling under the shelter of the tables. John stood up and walked to the wall where the windows had once been. With each step he could hear the splashing of water and the crackle of glass being broken.

From the window he could see the remnants of the city of Wellington after the “big one”. He had a panoramic view. As he glanced at the destruction and loss of human life, he thanked the powers that be that he was still alive, and he prayed that something like this would never happen again.

He then began to wonder about his family, his father, mother, brothers and sisters, whether they were still alive, if they needed help, and if he would ever see them again, questions which are hard to answer when the poser of the question is now an orphan.

R. Wong She (SA)

THE GAME

Inside an empty classroom sits a pair, One yet a boy, one long a man.

Setting out their armies on the chequered field Carefully, in formations of an ancient place .

A calm, assuring confidence rules the man, Hope and fear of loss the child.

Who thinks on games played in the past

And lost because he’d been beguiled.

The battle starts with much-used moves

But different patterns soon arise.

The pupil sits still, hoping hard

That haste will blind the teacher’s eyes.

The boy then takes his courage in both hands

And risks all he’s already won

On one small plan, one risky move

To late to change the deed’s done

The man smiles his triumphant smile

And leans back, feeling great and wise.

But then the lad with one small move, Ensnares the king and smiles with flickering eyes.

The teacher stops, stares at the board

Wondering at his sudden loss.

But then he smiles and laughs again.

“A fluke” he says, “I was so close.”

R. Knight 4A

THE SEA, MY FRIEND

The sea is my best friend.

I live in a little house right by her side.

She is gentle and motherly

She shelters all the fish under her silvery green blanket

At night when I am lonely and sleep will not come, She sings me a lullaby with soft waves as they wash on the beach

She is very human. She has emotions.

When she is angry she throws herself against the beach in her rage.

When she is annoyed little white caps race around on the waves like angry old men.

When she is happy the waves grow small and laugh as they break on the beach

In the morning when the sun comes up she wakes and shimmers in the light

Men say that the sea is treacherous for ships

But she is not used to little objects riding around on her back, Or propellers cutting into her with their sharp blades.

She often loses her temper and throws a freak wave against a ship in anger

But she is not used to little objects riding around on her back, Or propellers cutting into her with their sharp blades.

She often loses her temper and throws a freak wave against a ship in anger

But she knows not her strength and often the ship founders and sinks beneath the waves into the world beyond

The sea is more a friend to us than a foe

She provides us with food and salt and other riches

She is full of life and adventure and fills our imagination We swim in her, fish from her, sail on her She is good to us, She is our best friend.

ALTER EGO

I’d give you my life for nothingIf I had one; for emptiness

A rope of comfort

For your loneliness

I’ll Offer a hand.

In anger, let me soothe you: In fear, we shall

Strengthen one the other, and Face our lives.

But for your prejudices

Let me throw you from me. Myself, get thee beg one.

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Matthew Kitscher

First Place Junior Verse SEPARATION

She lay on the field

Thinking,

Wondering.

The golden grass merging with her soft fawny hair

The cool breeze fluttering her silky dress

Velvety hands placed gently behind her head

Stroking a long reed of amber grass

A small robin flies past,

Able to see the soft tears glistening in her hair.

She knows he had to go

Had to feel free

Can’t hold him back

Without resentment sprouting

Thoughts flow through her mind

Of times good and bad

She may not forget him

He may her.

How much do people mean to each other?

She lay there thinking

Of the freshness of the field surrounding her

So simple

No cares.

J Stace 3A

Winner: Senior Verse Award MY SYCAMORE

A seedling spindle slender sprung

The night before my birth.

Shred-torn at a morn of May

It stood with lacerated leaves.

Dawn of day, night’s storm broke

But rain did not adhere.

A sycamore, dark wind-rain bore, The birth of my first year.

Youth sprouts green wood grew; Spindle set tree trunk through

And stretching limbs to leaf tips.

A seed my tree in me bore

To open up a wind wood score.

And green rain to the heart.

Tangled vine, moss bow chewed. Insect lichen gnarled branch flew

Incarnate every seed.

The wind, the rain, the seed, the bank

All brought my tree to bear.

Its fashion sprout succinct.

But weather worn and gnarled by storm

Its fashion rung, extinct.

Yet time its spindle

Staunch its core.

My tree had not itself inward bore, And stands nature’s child.

I stand apart.

Opened by a wind wood score

And green rain to the heart.

T. Blackmore 7A1

STRAWBERRIES

Strawberry-sun shines through grass As it sets in red maple. The child discards its green cap And swims in the berry's crimson blood.

We regarded with awe that sea Of thousands sculpted by some butcher. Fine it was to wade through waters Full to the brim with fashioned seeds. 'Twas to be our private paddling pool.

A puddle of our own to play in, A place to rise and set in a berry's crimson blood.

Strawberry-star now shines alone by the buried: It is a fruit that only wanes to flower. But though its juice is sweet and cool, In my own blood do I bathe.

UNTITLED

When there can be no joy, when the love is bent under the weight of cold silence, under the weight of eyes and angry senseless mouths, what is there left for these sad eyes, for this poor mouth to do?

When staring eyes are given vision, pure as reflecting water, and when the mouth is fastened tight with straining webs of lies, all one can do is look: and fancy, like Narcissus, as his body merged slowly with the soil that one can hear the ripples quietly replying; or stand with Echo as she calls to him who cannot hear, to him she cannot touch. All one can do is wait and hope that salty rains will one day crack the shell and that the tiny golden cup will blossom and, with its scent, drown out the laughter and the fear.

Y. Frusin

A. Frusin

Winner Junior Prose PUTTY IN HIS HANDS

King approached the Headmaster's office. The new glasspanelled door seemed to stare at him, disapprovingly, with its many shiny eyes. He looked down at the subject of its mockery. He then bent to shine his shoes, tuck in his shirt and replace a garter, found in his pocket, to a formerly ankle-high sock.

Having completed these important tasks to the best of his ability he went to knock on the door's tinted glass windows. Then a thought struck him. He did get one on rare occasions. He turned his back to conceal his operations and set vigorously to work.

Fifteen minutes later he stood meekly before the ominous Head.

"You, uh, sent ..." began Paul, stammering.

"Paul King?" asked the Head. He was sitting in a padded leather armchair behind an oak desk which was littered with papers. Underneath these was the cane. His beady eyes peered through thick glasses and his hand twitched, eager to get on with its painful function. "Yessir"

"Good, I have sent for you because of your notorious reputation for mischief." King squirmed under the Head's gaze. "I am referring to the accident that Mr Anderson had."

"The window?" questioned Paul.

"Yes" affirmed the Head. "It fell because of the removal of the putty. The wind then completed the job." King's uneasy feeling grew.

"Empty your pockets boy!" commanded the Head. "S-sir?"

"Now!" King complied, revealing a pen-knife, pencil, dirty hanky, 97 cents in change and a small lump of putty.

King's behind was tingling, as he limped outside. He let go the door and its automatic system began to close it. King hastily made his departure.

He had almost reached the end of the corridor when he heard a crash of glass.

"King!!" came a roar, then quietly- "My glass door. My beautiful glass door."

Paul King, the putty thief, the martyr, the despair of teachers and hero of fellow pupils, limped away to the accompaniment of the 3.30 bell. Free, until 9 on Monday.

R. Knight 4A

A SPEECH

Ladies and Gentlemen, fellow pupils,

This year at least three people have been killed as a result of indulging in this activity, countless others have received injuries ranging from minor cuts and bruises to broken necks and backs, while the number of people who have suffered irreparable brain damage by both participating and watching is beyond imagining. The activity of which I speak is, of course, none other than that most hallowed of New Zealand institutions, (after beer of course) Rugby. The only other places where so many young men's lives are senselessly wasted while they wear uniform are education and warfare.

In fact, war has many parallels with rugby, the clearly defined sides and territories, the muddy field of conflict and an object which both sides agree to fight for posses conventions (and innocent bystanders) that a runaway cement-mixer has.

Of course war does have rules and conventions, as does rugby; there is always someone lucky enough to be declared neutral, who is allowed to settle disputes peace fully and ensure that the opponents are careful to only inflict atrocities on each other up to a point but no further. In war this is usually Switzerland whereas in rugby this heavy burden of responsibility falls on the referee.

Why do I say a heavy responsibility? Surely the referee's task is simply to preside and to decide on the penalties for minor infringements and misdemeanour’s that may occur in the case of a battle, I mean, game. Yes, but the infringements in rugby that are minor are the accidental ones, which in view of the rest of the proceedings should be pardoned, whereas a player who does not at least hold up play when he makes a tackle or is caught bashing an opponent is ostracised by his team-mates and frequently questioned about his gender and sexual inclinations. And, like Switzerland, the referee is of course, virtually toothless; the harshest penalty in his arsenal is a suspension from further matches and this is like a red rag worn in front of a bull to a rugby player whose social life is a self-perpetuating cycle of drinking, rugby, and drinking again.

Though as we know, some boys never grow up. As sure as eggs are eggs, the father whose leg was blown off by the Cantabrians in '62 will still encourage his son to take up the sport, just as the father who remembers the glory of beating "C" company in Benghazi in '43 will pack his little moppet off to the front lines where in the hot desert or steaming jungle or in some corner of a foreign field that shall forever be Athletic Park, he will meet a terrible end in a social battle of Rugby!

J. Winchester (6B6)

UNTITLED

Moonlight, thin, high gold greys the sky a deep blue-grey like velvet fills the night fills it and overflows to touch me. To make me jump to make me fly Raised arms to the gold, to the gold and greying eye The black of the trees around it, entwining it, to make it leap out suddenly, to shout to smile at the night with raised arms Moonlight, pure, cold, piercing and bright bathes my face touches my hands and my lips

The cheek of the night brushes mine and his arm bends around me.

A.Frusin 7A6

Edward Charles on his way to a McEvedy sprinting title Photography Club

Philip Taylor in action during the Under 16, 1500 metres, McEvedy event - Photography Club

A moment of contemplation, prior to the start of the Under 14 McEvedy 1500 metres - Wellington competitors; left Nick Cavanagh, right Stephen Karaitana - Photography Club

McEvedy Shield champion James Thompson about to release another record breaking javelin throw.

ATHLETICS

McEVEDY SHIELD 1984

This year's performance by our team was the most encouraging since the College last held the coveted trophy in 1979. The most pleasing aspect was undoubtedly the outstanding results achieved by our younger athletes, especially by those new to the College.

As was the case in previous meetings, Wellington College dominated in the distance events, and held its own in various other areas across the board. However it was again in events such as the 'jumps' and certain 'throws' that spelt defeat for us. It is hoped that with the opening of the Sports Centre, especially its weight lifting facilities, that these problems can be overcome.

The team is to be congratulated on the manner it prepared and applied itself to the task which resulted in its second place in this extremely competitive competition. The team would also like to sincerely thank and congratulate its supporters for the way they presented themselves in such numbers on the day. You won it in the stands - maybe next year we'll do likewise on the track.

Wellington College McEvedy Champions were:

WELLINGTON COLLEGE ATHLETIC SPORTS

FEBRUARY 23 1984

The weather was on its best behaviour for this year's championships and as a result some fine performances were recorded. Undoubtedly the highlight came in the Under 17/ Senior 800 metres, when no less than four boys ran under two minutes for the event. An outstanding effort y anyone’s standard. Unfortunately, the lack of a house system became evident very early on, once the top athletes had decided what events they were to contest. As has been the case in recent years, the so called College Championships became purely another McEvedy Shield trial and as a result the great majority remained in the stands watching the few ‘super athletes’

contest the many events. It is my opinion that sports day has become an outing for the minority and a revision of the championships is urgently needed so that they cater for the average and not only the elite.

THE NEW ZEALAND SECONDARY SCHOOLS CHAMPIONSHIPS, HELD AT AUCKLAND

As has been the case in recent years, the college sent only a small number of athletes to these· championships, concentrating on the junior and senior road races.

On the track, Richard Bradley ran commendably to finish fifth in the final of the senior 800 metres, while Gray Packer and Peter Larsen did well to make finals.

Our road race teams did not achieve the results they expected with the seniors finishing second and the juniors a very disappointing seventh. The team would like to thank sincerely Gray Packer and Peter Larsen who sacrificed their chance of winning finals on the track to participate with their respective teams in the road championships.

Zane Paris is closely watched (from a distance) by shotput coach V. Allen.

CROSS-COUNTRY AND ROAD RUNNING 1984

Cross-country and road racing has again been dominated by the school at both the local and national levels; with a number of outstanding individual and team performances.

Highlights include:

• Becoming the first school ever to win both the senior and junior team titles for three consecutive years.

• The first school to win all three New Zealand cross country team titles in the one year.

• Winning all four grades at the Wellington championships held at Karori - for the fifth consecutive year.

• Winning the Wellington championships for the ninth year in succession and in doing so, increasing our number of team titles during that time to thirty two, out of a possible thirty six.

• Dominating our inter college fixtures against Wanganui Collegiate and the Australian touring side, Armadale.

• Successfully defending our Wellington cross country and road relay titles.

Once again the large number and enthusiasm of the athletes especially at the third and fourth form level, has been a marked feature of our success. The whole team is to be congratulated on their dedication and self-discipline during the year. Their efforts are reflected in their outstanding results.

The team thanks the senior boys who are leaving at the end of 1984 and also fourth former, Phillip Snelling, who will be transferring to Christchurch. Their contributions were very much appreciated. We would also like to thank Mr Russell Currie for his assistance during both the cross country and road race seasons, and his son John who captained this year’s team. We look forward to even greater success in 1985.

NEW ZEALAND SECONDARY SCHOOLS’ CHAMPIONSHIPS -RANGIORA-

Team Results:

Juniors:

Seniors (6 Man)

Seniors (3 Man)

1. Wellington College (36)

2. St Pat’s Wellington (62)

3. Auckland Grammar (81)

1. Wellington College (257)

2. Wanganui Collegiate (305)

3. Queens Elizabeth College (419)

1. Wellington College (82)

2. Hutt Valley High School (108)

3. Feilding Ag. College (111)

Individual Placings:

Juniors: P. Larsen (2), T. Karaitiana (6), S. Guiney (28), P. Taylor (33), S. Waddel (42), F. Oliver (45

Seniors: G. Packer (14), A. Kilmister (33), T. Mccutch eon (35), J. Currie (53), J. Harper (55), H. Ross (67).

athletics sports. From left: G. Stoop, A. Lai, R. Katipa, M. Vaughan, I. Morrison, R. Durant.

B. Varouhas at the high jump

A fine day for the third form cross country

WELLINGTON SECONDARY SCHOOLS’

CHAMPIONSHIPS HELD AT KARORI PARK

Team Results (Six-to-count)

Senior Intermed. Juniors Colts

1 Wellington College Wellington College Wellington College Wellington College

2 Hutt Valley High School St Pat’s (Town) St Pat’s (Town) Rongotai College

3 Rongotai College Rongotai College Hutt Valley High School St Pat’s (Town)

Individual Results:

Seniors: P. Kelly (4), G. Packer (5), I. Westphal! (10), R. Bradley (11), J. Currie (14), M. Powell (15).

Intermediate: P. Larsen (4), J. Harper (5), A. Howman (7), T. Karaitiana (8), M. Westphal I (12), A. Green (16).

Juniors: P. Snelling (2), F. Oliver (5), P. Currie (6), G. Pauling (9), J. Rampton (12), S. Waddel (15)

Colts: S. Karaitiana (3), R. Swallow (4), N. Cavanagh (5), A. Whitaker (8), G. Green (11), B. Hart (15).

WELLINGTON SECONDARY SCHOOLS’ CROSS-COUNTRY RELAYS

Teams:

Senior Intermed. Juniors

1 Wellington College Wellington College Wellington College

2 Hutt Valley High School Rongotai College St Pat’s (Town)

3 Rongotai College Hutt Valley High School Hutt Valley High School

Fastest Individual:

Seniors: R. Bradley (3), P. Kelly (8)

Under-16: P. Larsen (1), J. Harper (2), T. Karaitiana (5), A. Green (7), A. Howman (10).

Under-15: S. Guiney (1), P. Snelling (4), P. Taylor (6), N. Cavanagh (8), F. Oliver (9).

WELLINGTON SECONDARY SCHOOLS’ ROAD RELAY CHAMPIONSHIPS HELD AT KILBIRNIE PARK

Team Results:

Seniors: Wellington College 1st

Under-16 Years: Wellington College 1st

Under-15 Years: Wellington College 2nd

Individual Results:

Seniors: P. Kelly (3), G. Packer (4), R. Bradley (6) J. Currie/I. Westphall (10=)

Under-16 Years: P. Larsen (1), J. Harper (6).

Under-15 Years: P. Snelling (1), S. Karaitiana (5), F. Oliver (6).

WELLINGTON COLLEGE CHAMPIONSHIPS

Colts Juniors

R. Swallow S. Guiney

N. Cavanagh T. Karaitiana

S. Karaitiana F. Oliver

Intermediates Seniors

P. Larsen P. Kelly

A. Green G. Packer

M. Westphall A. Green

THIRD FORM CHAMPIONSHIPS

Third Form Championship: 1st Nick Cavanagh

Third Form Class Championships: 3G

The Currie Trophy (donated by the Currie family for third form dedication and outstanding attitude). David McGuigan

SHORT CIRCUIT CHAMPIONSHIPS

Third Form Fourth Form Fifth Form Senior

S.Karaitiana S. Guiney A. Green R. Bradley

S. Larsen G. Pauling J. Harper P. Kelly

N.Cavanagh F. Oliver S. Bradley H. Ross

INTER-FORM SHORT CIRCUIT RELAYS Fifth Form 4th Form 3rd Form

WELLINGTON COLLEGE VERSUS WANGANUI COLLEGIATE SCHOOL

Colts 4th Form

N. Cavanagh (1) T. Karaitiana (1)

S. Karaitiana (3) S. Waddel (2)

R. Swallow (5) G. Pauling (3)

A. Whitaker (7) J. Currie (6)

G. Green (11) F. Oliver (7)

5th Form Seniors

J. Harper C1) P. Kelly (3)

P. Larsen (2) G. Packer (3)

A. Green 96) J. Currie (5)

S. Guiney (8) (4th Form) H. Ross (7)

A. Howman (9) A. Wilson (10)

WELLINGTON COLLEGE VERSUS AUCKLAND GRAMMAR SCHOOL

Best Wellington Places:

Juniors: P. Larsen (1), T. Karaitiana (2), F. Oliver (4), S. Guiney (5), P. Snelling (7).

Seniors: P. Kelly (5), A. Kilmister (6), J. Currie (8), T. McCutcheon (9), R. Bradley (10).

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BASKETBALL

SENIOR TEAM:

With the departure of a majority of the 1983 team, the senior A team of 1984 looked to the returning members - I. Siolo, P. Papas, K. Ailao, F. Taufale and S. Taufale, to form the foundation which would hopefully enable us to regain the riches of 1983.

The team this year consisted of seven incoming “rookies” and five three year members: F. Liolis and K. Salmon who played consistently throughout the season, coming through

well at Nationals showing good promise for next year. K. Champak and T. Bish played to the best of their abilities. M. Moananu, with unlimited potential, had a mediocre season and is expected to play up to his capabilities next year. R. Smiler showed encouraging defensive skills, especially with his soft outside shot. P. Papas combined well with I. Siolo, showing skill and valuable experience at the guard spot, which proved deadly in many a game, with I. Siolo playing well at Nationals

N. Taufale jumping in a game against Rongotai. I. Siolo far left looks on.

and P. Papas scoring well off the fast break. W. Young came through the season as a valuable rebounder, and F. Taufale played consistently throughout the year, contributing from both outside and inside offensively and gaining many a rebound on both ends of the court. K. Ailao enjoyed yet another dominant offensive season, and S. Taufale playing at forward this season, provided versatility and intensity to the team, peaking well at Nationals. P. Nana was manager and V. Paulson was the coach. Wellington Secondary League: Wellington College was entered again the Sharp Friday Night secondary schoolboys’ competition. Playing consistently in all of their games and showing flashes of brilliance, the team achieved the remarkable record of being unbeaten in the league for two years running, thus winning a computer for the school. Congratulations to K. Ailao who was selected for the All-Stars starting five.

30, K. Ailao 14, P. Papas 12). F. Taufale was awarded the man of the match. K. Ailao was selected for the tournament team.

Nationals: 1984 saw Wellington College ranked first for this tournament. We had to travel south to Christchurch for the National Secondary Schoolboys champs. This year we were grouped with Waiopehu, Rosehill and Twizel in Section A (there being four sections).

The first game was played against Waiopehu, and saw Wellington leading from start to finish in a somewhat lacklustre game (P. Papas 18, K. Ailao 16, S. Taufale 12).

Rosehill (Auckland) were our next opponents in section play. This game had some tense moments as Wellington was faced with foul trouble in the beginning of the second half. However, with keen support from W. Young and F. Liolis off the bench, Wellington was able to stay within three points of Rosehill. With the return to play of the initial five, and some “clutch” shooting from F. Taufale, Wellington was able to pull away and take the game 57-50. (F. Taufale 18, K. Ailao 12, P. Papas 7).

Our final game in section play was against Twizel. Our bench members F. Liolis, K. Salmon, W. Young, R. Smiler and M. Moananu took the initiative. F. Liolis and K. Salmon in particular combined well, creating many a steal and lay-up. F. Liolis was awarded the man of the match. (K. Salmon 22, F. Liolis 12, R. Smiler 10).

Having played and won all three of our section games, Wellington was now through to the quarter finals and faced the hometown team: Burnside. After a long rest and a thorough team talk from Mr Paulson before our departure for the stadium, Wellington was determined to win. From jump ball, Wellington took the initiative and in spite of Burnside’s constant challenge, and foul trouble for us again, Wellington won through to the semi finals. (K. Ailao 20, S. Taufale 16, P. Papas 11).

Games Played: 10; Won: 10; Lost: O; Score for: 841; Against: 526.

Annual Games:

vs Marlborough Boys’ College: Wellington entered this game with the determination to avenge our one point loss in 1983. From start to finish the game saw complete domination from Wellington College on both offence and defence, which resulted in a controlled 111-41 victory to Wellington. (F. Taufale 24, K. Ailao 19, S. Taufale 16).

vs New Plymouth Boys’ High School: The team this year travelled up to New Plymouth as a squad of eight. Though the game started evenly, College proved to be the stronger of the two teams, with the players combining well on offence and K. Ailao playing exceptionally well. 125-45. (K. Ailao 40, I. Siolo 28, P. Papas 22).

Tournaments:

Wanganui: Wellington College entered the tournament as a build-up to Nationals and were under pressure to retain the placing which we won in 1983.

Our first game versus Rongotai saw Wellington push a quick 14-4 lead in the first five minutes. However, with a run of mistakes and turnovers, Wellington allowed Rongotai back into the game, and lost 58-59. (K. Ailao 19, P. Papas 10). The next game versus Church College of Hamilton saw Wellington levelpegging with Church at half time. However, with the fouling out of P. Papas and S. Taufale, Church were able to expose our weakness and go on to win 100-69. (K. Ailao 14, F. Taufale 20, S. Taufale 16).

Now with nothing at stake in our final game for 5th or6th place against Otago Boys’ High School, Wellington played a controlled game from start to finish, to win 66-62. (F. Taufale

This game was noteworthy as the best defensive game in ages played by Wellington College. K. Ailao was the man of the match.

So for the second year running Wellington College were through to the semis, and for the second year in a row faced the same semi-finalist as our opposition - Timaru Boys’ College. Timaru, led by R. Watson (a New Zealand junior), was a team known for its defence, and a team which made up for their deficiency in skills by having the mental discipline and determination which had proved enough in the past to win many a game.

However, the game I saw, I. Siolo come to life, hitting many shots from the top of the key, and being well supported by K. Ailao, P. Papas, F. Taufale and S. Taufale. Throughout the game Wellington only managed to keep a lead of five to eight points. We were nevertheless the team in control from start to finish. The final score was 54-50. Coincidentally the same winning margin as the year before (I. Siolo 14, K. Ailao 14, P. Papas 10).

Everyone was overjoyed at our result in reaching the finals for the second year in a row, thus proving to many of our doubting supporters in Wellington that we were as good as we said we couId be. (Little were we to know what was in store for us in the final).

Final: The final for 1984 saw Wellington College go down fighting to Church College of Hamilton. Wellington in this game was completely over-awed by the determination and attitude of our opponents who from start to finish were able to dictate the game.

Although Church deservedly took the game, Wellington did have its chances which were not capitalised on. (F. Taufale 18, P. Papas 11, S. Taufale 10).

Sports Centre Opening:

To commemorate the opening of such a fine facility, the services of the Wellington College senior team were called upon to play Rongotai College for the first basket ball game in our new sports stadium. This game to the team was in a way the “big one” and the one which we had been waiting for all year.

The game started off in front of the largest home crowd the team has had for this year, with K. Ailao scoring first, and setting the stage for a fine 103-66 victory, which was spurred on by our one point loss earlier in the year (Wanganui).

This game, in my opinion, was the best game that the team had played all year, with everyone contributing well in all aspects of the game, and for once enjoying them selves!

Score: 105-66. Wellington: K. Ailao 20, S. Taufale 16, F. Taufale 16, P. Papas 15, I. Siolo 11, M. Moananu 8, T. Bish 8, W. Young 7, F. Liolis 4, R. Smiler 1, K. Salmon 1.

Conclusion: Overall this year has seen another successful year for Wellington College - second in New Zealand, and winners again of the now prestigious Sharps Friday Night League. To those who travelled with the team and supported us throughout the season we thank you for your encouragement be it large or small. Special thanks must also go to Mr Creagh for taking over with the Under- 16’s and to Mr Delceg for running the third form pro gramme, and finally to Mr Paulson who pulled the team through our ups and downs.

To those returning, we wish the best of luck to them in 1985, and finally for those who are leaving, we wish you all the best and hope that you may prosper in the field of basketball.

S. Taufale

Team: P. Siolo (captain), M. Faletolu, G. Jakab, P. Fereti, J. Smith, J. McConnell, W. Taulelei, J. Aiona, D. Roberts, A. Carter, H. Ailao, N. Cooke, N. Peacock, A. Tate-Jones .

UNDER 16

The Under-16’s season should be divided into two parts. In the first half of the season, the team consisted of a core of four fifth formers and a number of boys who would randomly turn up for a game. As a result, they finished second to last in the Wellington Regionals held during the May holidays and lost the first three games in the Friday night College league.

By then numbers had been boosted to a core of seven, with up to another seven players being occasionally available. With this full squad both training and playing became more consistent with individuals showing their potential within the framework of the team. Consequently the team went on to win the next four games in a row, showing improvement with every game.

The last games of the season showed the development the players had made. Two games that deserve mention are those against Rongotai and Mana who finished second and third respectively in the Under-16 league. In both games the players played with intensity and flair but again the problem of numbers brought us to grief when the starting five got into foul trouble. These games proved the standard of play the boys could achieve and it is these games, rather than the early losses, which should be remembered as being a fair indication of the character and ability of the 1984 Under-16 basketball team

The core four who were the foundation of the team were: P. Siolo (captain) - a competent ball handler and a player who could occasionally score a seemingly impossible basket; M. Faletolu - a consistent high scorer who put a lot of effort into his game; G. Jakab - a versatile player who could beat any player one on one to the basket and whose return to Hungary will be a loss to College basketball; P. Fereti - who with an average of sixteen points per game proved himself to be a valuable player.

Other players that deserve mention for their contribution are: J. Smith - tall and big, who found as the season progressed that he could score at will; J. McConnell - a 6ft 3 inch third former who arrived mid-way through the season and who showed his potential in the few games he had. D Roberts - a ferocious rebounder; and W. Taulelei and J. Aiono, both exciting and fast playing guards who look to carry the future with them into 1985.

M.J. Creagh (coach)

UNDER 16 BASKETBALL

Back Row (left to right): M. Oelceg (assistant coach), A. Tate-Jones, J. Aiona, J. McConnell, J.Smith' W. Taulelei, A. Carter, H. Ailao, M.J. Creagh (coach).

Front Row: M. Faletolu, P. Fereti, G. Jakab. D. Roberts Absent: P. Siolo (captain)

SENIOR A BASKETBALL

BADMINTON

1984 has been a rather disappointing year for Badminton at Wellington College. Some teams were forced to play in a grade higher than they normally would be expected to because of an acute shortage of players. It is hoped, however, the experience gained by these players will prove beneficial in the future.

In total, eight teams were entered in the inter-collegiate competition, two in each of the A, B, C and D grades. The 8, C and D grade teams played gallantly, but were unable to clinch any victories worthy of mention. Poor organisation was, perhaps, the reason behind a few defeats.

This year for the first time the college has been represented by two A grade teams. The rules state each team must be of equal strength and for this reason both teams did not fare as well as just one might have. Nevertheless, our college was one of the few selected to play in the Wellington finals. Held on a Friday night at Newlands College, these proved quite a success. In the first round our team (Russell Zimmerman, Andrew Kirker, Jason Lubransky and John Herbert) narrowly lost to Onslow College who went all the way through to the finals. In the following game, our team played extremely well and easily defeated Tawa College's team, who had previously beaten u 5-1. Overall we were placed third in the Wellington region, retaining our placing from last year. Congratulations to Matthew Downes for his outstanding performance in coming runner-up in the Secondary Schools tournament.

We hope that, given the excellent new facilities of the Sports Centre, and these encouraging results, interest in our sport will

be stimulated and standards of play improved greatly. With this in mind, the year to come seems to show great promise for all present and prospective players at Wellington College.

Russell Zimmerman

VOLLEYBALL

Senior:

This year the Senior A team did very well in the local winter competition, coming runner-up in the B grade after being promoted from the C grade.

There was only one "away" game this year, against Marlborough Boys' College, whom we defeated 3-1.

Team members throughout the year included: Craig Shepherd, Berhampore Peleti, Tony Holthausen, Paul Half. However, with keen support from W. Young and F. Darren Yee.

Ho Truong

Junior:

The Juniors for 1984 proved to be a mixed bag, but on occasions they proved to be a good combination. Al though unplaced in the winter C Grade competition, they put up a good fight to earn promotion from the D grade.

Inter-School match results: versus Marlborough Boys' Won 3-0 versus Palmerston North Boys' Lost 0-2 versus Rongotai College Lost 1-2

Back Row (left to right): S.T. Taufale, R. Smiler, M.E. Moananu, K.R. Ailao, W.A. Young, T.R. Bish, Mr V. Paulson (coach)

Front Row: F. Liolis, F. Tautale, I.A. Siolo, P. Papas, K.S. Salmon, K. Champak

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CRICKET NOTES

The dramatic rise in the number of boys wishing to play cricket continues to affect the organisation of the game at Wellington College.

The first term saw a severe shortage of gear and finance. The number of teams entered in the various secondary schools and Wellington Cricket Association grades was reduced to nineteen. Shortage of gear meant that the master in charge had to spend his Saturdays recycling the gear bags from morning to afternoon teams. During the winter, with the active support of Mr J. Kelly and Mr B. Kerr, plans were drawn up to establish a Wellington College Cricket Club. The inaugural meeting was held in September and a management committee consisting of staff, pupil and parent representatives now manages the club, under the general control of the college administration.

Plans for artificial practice wickets have been improved in principle by the college Board of Governors. We await pricing quotations for laying the base and fencing. Commencement of work has also been delayed in the meantime by an assessment of over-all ground use.

To assist in raising finance for the artificial wickets the boys took part in a Cricketathon on 3-4th October, which has so far raised $2,000.

In the third term, the number of teams increased to twentyfour.

A small dedicated group of parents and staff carry the main burden. It is hoped that the new club structure will substantially increase the number of adults involved, as more begin to see how much needs to be done if the boys' current enthusiasm is to be sustained.

B.H. Farland 1st Eleven

1984 marked a watershed in Wellington College First XI cricket, with the introduction of the Evening Post premier grade for College First Xl’s and also with the popularity among the players for indoor cricket; yet another move in the cricket revolution that has taken place in the 1980’s.

The premier grade which began in October has been an undoubted success arid instrumental in re-awakening a certain pride and motivation in representing your school at the highest level. To balance this Saturday grade we also played our quota of four traditional college games

-Napier Boys’ High School and Wanganui Collegiate at the beginning of the year and Hastings Boys’ High School and New Plymouth Boys’ High School at the end.

This year the team has developed gradually into a formidable unit. After the “hurly burly” of the open grade where we were the only college team playing in the 2A grade, we looked forward to the premier grade competition. The 1984/85 season began early in the August holidays with an indoor tournament amongst the Welling ton colleges. We then settled down to some concentrated practice looking forward to renewing the competition. Despite the inevitable loss of match play through poor weather and the poor pitches the grade has been up to expectations. At the time of writing we are leading the competition.

The team’s batting has been led by captain Michael Heron and Robert Kerr with able support given at times by Justin Bridge, Dean Kelly and Mark Gibson. In particular, Michael and Robert have shown the way through with their fluent and at times scintillating stroke playing which have resulted in a string of high scores which are documented in the results section. It was appropriate that these two senior pros featured in a record partnership of 161 runs against Hastings Boys’ High School, with Michael contributing 102 not out and Robert 91. It is to be

hoped that the team’s younger batsmen whose chances have been somewhat limited this year, will take their opportunities in 1985 to emulate the feats of these and the other senior batsmen.

The bowling was based around strike bowlers. In the first term, it was David Molony whose pace was unmatched by any competitor. His big hitting too was quite a feature of his cricket and brought him into the genuine all rounders category. David’s impressive bowling was such that we lost him at the end of the year to the rigours of senior cricket. Good fast bowlers hunt in pairs and we were fortunate that we had the services of James Thompson whose pace and direction seemed to improve after every spell to the bowling crease until his departure to the United States. The loss of these two only paved the way for fourth former Gordon Ross to open the bowling and the twenty wickets he collected in the final two games of the year bear testimony of his rapid improvement. At the other end, Jason Lubransky plugged away and proved that line and length reap rewards. Robert Kerr added variety to the attack with his leg spin which regularly picked up wickets and Michael Heron chimed in when needed and he too captured his fair quota of wickets.

Fielding was an aspect of our cricket that the team practised assiduously and it was gratifying to see the enthusiastic and competent manner with which most of the team threw themselves into this task on the field of play.

Michael Heron continued the tradition of fine first XI captains. he worked hard on his captaincy and won the respect of the players with his assertive and astute captaincy. This responsibility seemed only to enhance his batting.

It doesn’t matter though how many “stars” a team has, the real substance of any successful cricket team is team morale, with each player feeling that he makes a positive contribution to the team effort and that his contribution is encouraged and appreciated by the rest of the team. This “espirit de corps” was the cement that bound the First XI into what I consider to be a successful cricket team in 1984.

Congratulations go to those players elected to represent Wellington in the various age grade teams: David Molony for the Under-19’s (injury prevented his availability), Dean Kelly, captain of the Wellington Under-17B side, and Gordon Ross and Clinton Johns for the junior secondary schools side.

Finally, I would like to thank all those who in so many real ways helped the team. To Mr Artie Dick, the Welling ton Cricket Association coach whose enthusiastic and expert coaching once a fortnight on the hockey field was invaluable; to Mr Errol Duffell the college groundsman who tried valiantly to produce good wickets in sometimes adverse conditions; to the parents of the team for their unfailing support by turning up to watch the games, providing for billets, organising the catering at school matches and ensuring that grass stains on whites disappeared between playing days which meant that the team was always immaculately attired, and to all those who played in 1984, I wish continued success with your cricket.

R.W. Anderson

October 13th

1st XI

2nd XI W.C. 149

Indian Sports 150-9 (1 wicket loss)

Colts W.C. 127-7

Kilbirnie 126 (3 wicket win)

RESULTS AT A GLANCE

October 20th & 22nd

W.C. 206-4 & 109-5

Aotea 100 & 214 (5 wicket win)

W.C. 97 & 151-4

Tawa 151-5 (drawn)

W.C. 174-9 & 115-2

Plimmerton 156-7 (draw)

7A W.C. 124, Newlands 94 (win by 30 runs)

6A Aotea 102, W.C. 103-6 (4 wicket win)

6B Rongotai 3rd XI 185-9 W.C. 25 (160 run loss)

6C Rongotai 4th XI 121 W.C. 76 (45 run loss)

5A W.C. 238, Viard 155 (83 run win)

5B W.C. 72 & 83 Wgtn High 1stXI 102/9 dec. & 42 (11 run win)

5C Rongotai 5C 33-3 (Loss by 7 wickets)

5D W.C. 84 Newlands B 85/4 (loss by 6 wickets)

Outstanding Batting Performances 1984-1985 Season

October 27

Tawa (rain)

W.C. 188-8 Kilbirnie 90/3

University 74 & 101-6

W.C. 205-7 dee.

5E W.C. 87 Aotea 5C 88-4 (Loss by 6 wickets)

5F W.C. 82, Scots C 79 (3 run win)

4A W.C. 142, Scots 4A 115 (27 run win)

4B Onslow 91-6, W.C. 56 (35 run loss)

4C St Pats B 117, W.C. 79 (38 run loss)

4D W.C. 127, Newlands B 113 (14 runs win)

3A W.C. 41, St Pats (K) 105-6

3B W.C. 98, St Pats 88

3C W.C. 90, Scots C 29 (61 run win)

3D BYE

November

1st XI Drawn (Rain)

2nd XI Drawn (Rain)

Colts Drawn (Rain)

4th XI Drawn (Rain)

7A Onslow 81 W.C. 82-2 (8 wicket win)

W.C. 214/5 dec. Newlands 125/5 Cancelled

W.C. 162/8. University 4/20 Cancelled

W.C. 131, Karori 197 Cancelled

W.C. 198-6 dec. Onslow 150-9 Cancelled

W.C. (7A) 89/6. W.C. 6A 88. (4 wicket win 7A) W.C. 169. Tawa 159. (win by 10 runs)

6A Tawa 66, W.C. 67-7 (win by 3 wickets) As above Cancelled

6B Drawn (Rain)

W.C. 65/4. Aotea 64. (7 wicket win) Cancelled

6C Wgtn High 1st XI 154-6, W.C. 83-9 (loss of 71) W.C. 109/7. Scots 107 (3 wicket win) St Pats 3rd XI 210-5. W.C. 81. (loss by 129 runs)

5A W.C. 173, Tawa 95 (78 run win)

5B BYE

5C Won by default

W.C. 135. Aotea 130. (Win by 5 runs) W.C. 5B 101. W.C. 5A 102-9. (1 wicket win)

St Pats 103, W.C. 104. (1 wicket win) As above

W.C. 155. St Pats 47. (168 run win) Cancelled

5D Scots C 198-81, W.C. 119 (Loss by 79 runs) W.C. 5D 58. WC 5F 96. (38 run loss) Cancelled

5E W.C. 72, St Pats 6C 73-7 (3 wicket loss) BYE Cancelled

5F BYE

4A -

W.C. 5D 58. WC 5F 96. (38 run win) Cancelled

W.C. 56. Onslow 91. (8 run loss) W.C. 104. Rongotai 4A 88. (Win by 16 runs)

4B 4C 80, (73 run win) St Pats 142 (35 run loss) Cancelled

4C As above W.C. 83. Onslow 91 (8 run loss) Cancelled

4D W.C. 52, Tawa B 54-1 (9 wicket loss) W.C. 46/8. St Pats 45. (2 wicket win) Cancelled

3A W.C. 132, St Pats 132. Draw Scots 3A 162. W.C. 90

3B W.C. 100-6 dec. St Pats 42-5 (1st winnings win -

Cancelled

Cancelled

3C Scots C 29 & 43. (Win by innings & 18 runs) W.C. 190. St Pats B 86-4. Cancelled

3D W.C. 62, W.C. E 34. 32 run win) -

3E As above -

1 December

1st XI W.C. 88, Rongotai 89-2. (8 wicket loss)

2nd XI Tawa A 232-4 dec. W.C. 47-1

Colts W.C. 15. Rongotai 2nd XI 126-3

4th XI W.C. 131 & 74-3. Onslow 2nd XI 106

7A W.C. SF 166. W.C. 167-6. (4 wicket win)

6A -

6B TawaA 118, W.C.119-9. (1 wicket win)

6C Viard 1st XI 69, W.C. 70-7. (3 wicket win)

5A W.C. 78, Wgtn High 79-3. (7 wicket loss)

5B Tawa B 67, W.C. 61-7. 1 Lost by 6 runs)

5C W.C. 132, W.C. 5D 62 (Win by 70 runs)

5D -

5E Won by default

5F W.C. 5F 166, W.C. 7A 167-6. (4 wicket loss)

4A -

4B Aotea 67, W.C. 68-6. (win by 4 wickets)

4C Onslow 132, W.C. 68-6. (loss by 70 runs)

4D W.C. 24, Scots B 25-2. (8 wicket loss)

3A -

3B -

3C Tawa 133-7, W.C. 50. (Loss by 83 runs)

3D W.C. 41, Scots 4. (Draw)

3E Newlands 126-3, W.C. 66-9. (Loss by 60 runs)

8 December

1st XI W.C. 109-5, Onslow 105 15/12/84: 1st XI W.C. 174, Onslow 165. (win by 13 runs)

2nd XI W.C. 118-5 & 115-9 (match drawn)

Colts -

4th XI W.C. 182-6 dec. Onslow 2nd XI 81 (win by 126 runs)

Cancelled

Cancelled

First XI Cricket Results

January-March 1984 (W.C.A. 2A Grade)

14th January: v Midland St Pats. Won by 47 runs. Wellington College 199/8 (Zepke 81, Molony 32 n.o. Gibson 30), M.S.P. 152 (Thompson 6/32, Lubransky 3/33).

28th January: v Karori. Lost by 8 wickets. Wellington College 142/6 (Bridge 46, Rickards 33), Karori 145/2.

18-25 February: v Onslow Lost by 7 wickets. Wellington College 133 (Gibson 51) and 167 (Molony 67, Kelly 34) Onslow 134/7 and 169/3.

3rd March: v Collegians. Won by 2 runs. Wellington College 181 (Kerr 50, Rickards 40). Collegians 179 (Heron 4/47, Thompson 4/75).

10th March, v Tawa. Won by 62 runs. Wellington College 125/8 Tawa 63 (Thompson 6/20, Lubransky 3/18).

24-31 March. v Kilbirnie. Lost by 8 wickets. Wellington College 103/6 and 138 (Molony 49), Kilbirnie 228 (Lubransky 4/84) and 13/2.

College Games:

4-5 March. v Wanganui Collegiate School at Wellington College. Lost by 7 wickets. Wellington College 123 (Kerr 48) and 170 (Molony 56, Kelly 25, Heron 23). W.C.S. 170 (Thompson 6/44, Kerr 3/50) and 117/3 (Molony 2/49).

12-13 March. v Napier Boys' High School at Wellington College. Match Drawn. N.B.H.S. 281/9dec. (Molony4/33, Heron 2/43, Thompson 2/63) Wellington College 135 (Heron 30, Thompson 27*) and 96/5 (Heron 29).

29-30 October. v Hastings Boys' High School at Hastings. Match drawn. H.B.H.S. 205/7 dee. (Ross 2/26, Heron 2/45, Molony 2/46) and 118/5 (Bridge 3/12) Welling ton College 209/3 dee. (Heron 102*, Kerr 91).

7 November. v Wanderers Cricket club at Wellington College. Lost by 6 wickets. Wellington College 184 (Molony 56, Bridge 34, Kerr 33), Wanderers 184/4 (Heron 2/25).

3-4 December v New Plymouth Boys' High School at Wellington College Match drawn. Wellington College 201/8 dee. (Heron 46, Bridge 44, Kerr 27, Molony 21) and 135/8 dee.

SECOND XI

The 1984/85 season commenced on the 13th October with a promotion to the 20 grade for the Second XI. The final team selection consisted of a blend of promising 3rd and 4th formers and senior boys.

To date we have completed three drawn two day games, with results affected severely by the weather. It was particularly disappointing to lose the second day against University when the team was in a very strong position. The only one day game was lost, narrowly by one wicket, to Indian Sports. Early season form has been patchy, with some commendable performances with the ball from Wilkinson, Potts and Robinson. Johns, Blades and Wilkinson have performed well with the bat. The team generally has tremendous talent but will need to apply itself to the challenge of a competitive grade of cricket.

Team: Mr Corliss, S. Alexander, M. Christie, A. Blades, C. Johns, W. Robinson, S. Mathieson, C. Sheppard, M. Potts, H. Stedman, G. Wilkinson.

COLTS XI

The side this year has so far won one match and drawn three.

Keith Aldersley took nineteen wickets before he went overseas in November. He was well supported in the bowling attack by Andrew Howman, Duncan Ferrier and Mark Little. Andrew Howman proved to be the most economical bowler in the team.

Philip Malony’s wicket keeping improved with every game. He kept extremely well considering it was his first season of keeping

James Hinkley topped the batting with an average of 34 runs per innings. Matthew Bond also batted successfully ending the season with an average of 33.

The team maintained a fine competitive spirit.

Team: J. Lai, A. Howman, J. Hinkley, B. Steele, M. Bond, M. Little, B. Strahan, K. Aldersley, D. Ferrier, R. Jessep, M. Forsyth, P. Cooper, P. Molony.

4th XI Team

Team: Mr Farland, Mr Duffill, J. Fa’amalepe-Jones, P. Tulloch, M. Brown, A. Buick-Constable, P. McNam ra, P. McLeod, C. Siers, R. Fa’amalepe-Jones, J. Currie, B. Sutton.

7th Form Team

Team: K. Elgar, P. Egley, M. Sinclair, D. Don, I. Gainsford, P. Ingram, J. Eyles, Z. Paris, M. Wu, A. McCallum, C. Cowan, M. Mead

6A Team

Team: M. Halliday, P. Jones, C. Richardson, J. Du Chateau, C. Ford, S. Holden, P. Wharton, G. Phillips, B. Rollings, B. Mengel, F. Cleverly.

6B Team

Team: C. Adams, M. Barrett, S. Dalgleish, J. Douglas, M. Forsyth, A. Hunter, A. Kirker, J. McCay, K. Sanderson, R. Woodward, R. Zimmerman.

6C Team

Team: N. Elgar, B. Peleti, P. Pettit, J. Clarke, L. Boulieris, M. Squire, S. Mason, T. O’Grady, K. Wong She, T. Hickman, R. Allan, S. Zodgekar.

5A Team

Team: D. Hall, P. Cooper, S. Allington, R. Cameron, E. Catherwood, R. Field, P. Hamer, G. Marshall, G. Raynes, S. Taylor, J. Wear.

5B Team

Team: P. Taylor, M. McLeod, D. Stallworthy, G. McStay, J. Martin, R. Tulloch, A. Larsen, M. Johnston, J. Knight, M. Harland, M. Carman, A. Jones, J. Mellsop.

5C Team

Team: D. Allen, J. Harker, A. Dobbs, A. Mclellan, R. Kerr, J. Pell, A. McCulloch, S. Ward, R. Stokes, J. Anson, R. Bruce, S. Edgecombe.

5D Team

Team: A. Brown, A. Cockburn, D. Dome, L. Chapman, P. Shand, J. Szusterman, T. Motu, M. Lawrey, M. Turver, J. Baldey, O. Wong, J. Kristiansen, G. Pike, D. Smith.

5E Team

Team: K. Tiefenbacher, R. Olsson, T. Grantham, M. Grantham, M. Penlington, M. Fowke, P. Nixon, D. Ellis, J. Goddard, A. Parbhu, F. Brandt, C. Kane, C. Ranji.

5F Team

Team: B. Blacklock, S. Crawford, P. Dickens, S. Feehan, S. Gebbie, R. Goldsmith, 0. Grimswood, A. Johns, A. Juran, J. McMeekin, G. Simpson, A. Wood, R. March.

4A Team

Team: C. McCallum, R. Gilberd, J. Ward, J. Gray, T. Davis, S. Law, B. Watson, P. Currie, S. Robson, G. Morgan, A. Tolo.

4B Team

Team: M. Workman, A. Wellings, G. Dinamani, S. Ranchad, M. Toomey, S. Blacklock, P. Raphael, B. Varouhas, N. Harris, M. Collicoat, A. Rush.

4C Team

Team: J. Thurston, J. Shepherd, W. Wyness, M. Kent, M. Brown, A. Lappos, I. Clarke, J. Parbhu, G. Quinn, R. To’o, R. Harper, W. Taulelei.

4D Team

Team: B. Kingsbury, J. McClelland, T. Delany, G. Steele, R. Angus, G. Johnson, I. O’Neill, A. Boutel, L. Thompson, D. Jones, R. Parbhu, D. Ward, C. Spence.

3A Team

Team: P. Barnett, S. Davidson, S. Madgwick, A. Etuata, P. Gibson, I. Tulloch, M. Clare, R. Day, M. Juran, L. Powell, T. Brander, M. Letoa.

3B Team

Team: J. Apanowicz, R. Fraser, M. Boddy, A. Brittain, G. Breton, S. Carse, F. Gray, J. Alley, R. England, R. Mewton, N. Peacock, J. Chan.

3C Team

Team: P. Strachan, D. McGuigan, R. Stevenson, M. Wilson, G. Bird, D. Hodgetts, M. Graham, P. Welsh, R. Williams, M. Patel, M. Dickens, T. McKnight.

3D Team

Team: B. Hart, A. Reedy, M. Neale, 8. Murphy, A. Mcisaac, S. Upton, A. Cathie, C. Stephen, D. Swift, A. Hawke, M. Kerse.

3E Team

Team: D. McGuire, S. Watson, B. Nelson, C. Sheard, J. Aitken, J. Phipps, M. Eastwood, W. Buck, G. Cheeseright, M. Kearns, A. Dome, R. Ewing.

1ST CRICKET XI

Back Row (left to right): B.T. Rickards, G.C. Ross, D.M. Molony, M.A. Gibson, S.P. Hagan, R.W. Anderson (coach)

Front Row: M.J. Coles, D.J. Kelly, J.T. Bridge, M.R. Heron (captain), R.J. Kerr, J.R. Lubransky

Inaugural Evening Post college premier grade - M. Heron far right

Third Form v Hastings

The Third Form XI lost their annual game against Hastings Boys' High School played in Hastings on 29th and 30th October.

Wellington College batted first and struggled to a first innings total of 77 against an accurate fast medium pace and off spin attack. Chief contributor to this total was Nick Cavanagh who swatted 22 runs.

Wellington captured two early wickets in their effort to restrict Hastings to a modest total and it was only a flurry of runs at the tail of the Hastings innings which saw their score pass 100 on its way to an eventual figure of 122.

Going in at the end of a long, hot day (26°) was always likely to pose problems for any team, and Wellington wickets fell regularly in their second innings, to leave them desperately placed at the end of the day.

Often the imagined terror of a somewhat erratic wicket prepared many of the Wellington batsmen for an early dismissal. If the positive front foot play of batsmen like Phillip Gibson and Gareth Breton had been imitated by others, then Hastings may have been set a reasonable target to chase.

As it was, a second innings total of 45 left Hastings with 1 run to score - in fact a bye was run - before claiming a deserved 10 wicket victory, giving Hastings 2 outright wins in the last three years.

Umpiring

Late in the 1983-84season, Mr Bradley and Mr Cowman as representatives of the Wellington Cricket Umpires' Association, ran a course for experienced and prospective umpires alike, culminating in an oral examination.

A group of pupils from Wellington College attended. Two senior students, Andrew Kirker and Mark Forsyth, easily achieved the necessary marks to pass the examination, giving them the qualifications required, less a year's experience in the field, to officiate at matches of a senior level.

The other pupils decided to forego the senior exam and instead sat a written paper for the player/umpire award which they all received.

It is encouraging to see a new interest in cricket umpiring at the school and it is hoped that Mark and Andrew's success in the Association's scheme for young umpires will inspire others to take up the challenge of maintaining the high standards of umpiring at Wellington College.

A.K.

End of another fine innings by 1st XI captain Michael Heron

Mr R. Anderson

Opening batsman Dean Kelly on the drive

FIRST XI

HOCKEY

FIRST XI

This season the First XI was a relatively youthful combination which developed well as the season progressed. Capably led by Kai Elgar, the team finished second in the Wellington Secondary Schools' First XI competition and recorded a number of fine wins in the process.

Coach: Mr W. Haskell

Team: K. Elgar (captain), J. Parag (vice captain), B. Dayal, M. Clayton, M. Prout, M. Rothwell, C. McCallum, S. Ramji, K. Stefanidis, R. Parbhu, J. McClelland, P. Snelling, A. Govind, G. Laking, D. Stallworthy.

Games played: 30, Won: 18, Drew: 3, Lost: 9.

Goals for: 79, Goals against: 50.

Main goal scorers: K. Elgar 29, J. Parag 15, S. Ramji 10.

Secondary Schools' Saturday Competition

This year the team entered the first grade in the secondary schools’ competition. The competition was keen and after a convincing start, goals were harder to come by. However, the team stuck to its duty and was rewarded by its second placing.

Saturday Competition Results

v

v

v Parkway College

v Aotea College

v Paraparaumu College

v Hutt Valley High School

v Scots College

3-1

4-1

v Tawa College Won 3-2

v Naenae College Won 3-1

v Rongotai College Lost 1-3

v Wellington High School Won 2-0

v Parkway College Won 1-0

v Aotea College Won 3-1

Friendly Fixtures

v Wellington High School Drew 0-0

v Rongotai College Lost 0-2

Inter-Collegiate Annual Fixtures

vs Christchurch Boys’ High School

This year this fixture was played at school on a fine, sunny day. The play was fast which doesn't suit our style of buildup. Both sides attacked and defended in turn until through an unfortunate penalty corner a stroke was awarded to Christchurch B.H.S., which was converted.

The team fought on, with J. Parag showing the way with some excellent defensive work. The game was played in good spirit but Christchurch played well both on attack and defence and we couldn’t penetrate to score. J. Parag, B. Dayal and A. Govind had good games.

Back Row (left to right): K. Stefanidis, M. Prout, M. Rothwell, G. Laking, D. Stal/worthy Middle Row: R. Parbhu, S. Ramji, B. Dayal, C. McCallum, P. Snelling, A. Govind

Front Row: M. Clayton, J. Parag (vice captain), Mr W. Haskell (coach), K. Elgar (captain), J. McLelland

vs Wanganui Collegiate: Lost 1-2

After travelling up to Wanganui we found the weather overcast. The field was well-grassed and deceptively bumpy, which made trapping the ball difficult. Wanganui made a good start, putting early pressure on our defence. Wanganui played a strange "unorganised" formation which unsettled our play and apart from a few attacks from us, Wanganui dominated and eventually was re warded with two goals before half time.

In the second half we looked to fight back and through a penalty corner came a goal for K. Elgar who shot from the circle’s edge and left the goal keeper stranded. No more goals came. Final score 1-2. K. Stefanidis and A. Govind played well in defence while M. Clayton and J. Parag played well on attack.

vs Auckland Grammar: Lost 2-6

After convincingly beating Palmerston North B.H.S. 6- 0, Auckland Grammar were going to be tough to beat. The pitch was very heavy after a lot of rain had fallen. Consequently many mistakes were made. Wellington College pressured Auckland into errors early but couldn’t break through Grammar’s defence. Grammar came back and through a combination of a good build-up and defensive errors from the College, scored three quick goals mid-way through the first half. We replied through J. Parag. We went to the break 3-1 .down. We began the second half with vigour. In doing so, players were pushed forward leaving the defence short-handed and again, mid-way through the half, three more quick goals went Grammar’s way. College fought on and was rewarded with a goal through M. Clayton who hit a beautiful ball into the top right corner. The team must be commended for playing hard right to the end, and in showing good team spirit.

vs Palmerston North B.H.S: Won 3-2

For the last five years, Palmerston North B.H.S. have proved to be very strong. This year, after being beaten by Auckland Grammar, we were determined to get our revenge.

The game started with both sides having a fair share of possession, but Wellington College made better use of a strong right side attack and forced Palmerston North

B.H.S. into mistakes which gave us the first penalty corner which was converted by K. Elgar.

Soon after a strong right side attack from Palmerston North B.H.S. resulted in a goal. Midway through the half we were awarded another penalty corner which was pushed across the top of the circle where J. Parag calmly slotted the goal.

Near the end of the half, J. Parag forced a penalty stroke with a skilful bit of stick-work, which he converted giving us a 3-1 lead at half time. Five minutes into the second half Palmerston North was given a penalty corner which was scored from making the score 3-2, this being the final score.

vs New Plymouth Boys’ High School

This fixture was played in terrible conditions where stick-work and dribbling were difficult and this resulted in a slow and errorridden match. Wellington College was on attack early, with J. Parag and P. Snelling combining well with M. Prout. However, it wasn’t until midway through first half that a goal was scored through a penalty corner. Near the end of the first half, a penalty stroke was converted by J. Parag to give us a 2-0 lead at half time. The second half continued in the same manner as the first and three goals came our way, giving us a 5-0 win.

N.Z. Secondary Schools' Tournament - Rankin Cup.

This year the Rankin Cup was held at Palmerston North on Hokowhitu Park and Fitzherbert Park in the first week of the August holidays. Twenty four teams competed and these were divided into four pools of six teams.

Results of Pool Play:

v Tauranga B.H.S.

v Putararu H.S.

V Shirley B.H.S.

V Westlake B.H.S.

v Queen Elizabeth College

Won 2-0

Won 13-0

Lost 0-2

Lost 1-2

Won 6-0

As we didn’t make the quarter finals we played Otago B.H.S. in an event match which resulted in a 0-0 draw at the end of extra time. Therefore, a strokes competition had to be played in appalling conditions. M. Rothwell played well to save the first stroke against us. Goals were scored from the rest of the strokes which gave us a 5-4 win.

Playing off for ninth and tenth place against Christ’s College, we missed key players and in wet and muddy conditions in which Christ’s excelled, we went down 2-10. Overall, a pretty good season’s hockey has been played.

I would like to thank Mr Haskell for putting in his time and effort to coach us. Also, our thanks go to parents who supported us both on and off the field with billets when needed. Special thanks also go to the umpires.

K. Elgar

Representative Honours

Wellington Colts: J. Parag

Wellington Secondary Schools: K. Elgar

Wellington Under-17 Secondary Schools: B. Dayal

Wellington third and fourth form team: P. Snelling (captain)

Awards

Most Improved Players: M. Clayton, M. Prout, M. Rothwell

Best Back: K. Stefanidis

Best Half-back: B. Dayal

Best Forward: K. Elgar

Player of the Year: J. Parag

SECOND XI

Team: D. Stallworthy, S. Gebbie, S. Patel, J. Mellsop, D. Jones, K. Dobson, A. Barron, J. Szusterman, 0. Wong, M. Miller, S. Dayal, L. Falconer, M. Jeram, V. Smaal.

The Second XI hockey team had a successful year in terms of their teamwork, development of individual skills and understanding of the tactics involved in hockey. They were a group of boys who were without exception keen to improve and participate to the Iimit. Their win/loss record of four wins, two draws, and six losses should be substantially better in the 1985 season if the nucleus of the squad returns.

The most exciting game was the game with Taita College, with George Laking scoring the equalising goal in the last minute of the game.

M.C.

This

THIRD XI

Team: B. Blacklock, S. Blacklock, M. Livingstone, J. Goddard, M. Rothwell, D. Zwartz, R. Field, M. Penlington, R. Olsson, S. George, B. Percival, A. Jeram, J. McGregor.

A group of some very able young players made up a team that produced some very good hockey during the season. Being placed by the Association in one of the top grades meant they were always playing older more experienced players, resulting, at times, in some demoralising losses. Despite this, the team was always enthusiastic, well turned out and a credit to the college. They can look forward to some good hockey next year. The team appreciated the time and advice put in by Mr Rothwell.

M.P.

FOURTH XI

An enthusiastic group of players and their supporters provided some interesting hockey during the season. While often playing against more experienced teams, there were many close finishes and some exciting wins. John Shepherd was top goal scorer for the season and Charles Stobert, often under pressure in the goal, developed some good defensive skills.

Team: C. Stobert, G. McGuire, J. Shepherd, J. Seed, T. Pledger, B. McFadgen, B. Curtain, R. Greenwood, C. Simpson, B. Hoy, J. Parbhu.

M.P.

FIFTH XI

Team: C. Stephen, M. Patel, G. Bird, C. Pohl, G. Bateman, M. Clayton, F. Sprenger, J. Holloway, B. Benison, S. Brasell, H. Stevens, S. Larsen, V. Patel.

The Fifth XI began the year with many players new to hockey. However, what we lacked in skill we ably compensated for in determination and spirit.

In all, we played 13 games (unlucky?) winning one and drawing one. Although losing the rest, all were played in fine spirit. Towards the end of the season we clicked together and began playing as a unit, with great improvements from the team. Many of our boys showed constant improvement during the year.

Our forward attack took a while to develop, but we had an excellent defence - perhaps due to its continual testing! Our thanks and credit to goalie Crispin Stephen for a fine season's defence.

Our team was made up entirely of third formers and many of our games were played against Second and Third XI teams. Admittedly this occasionally disadvantaged the opposition who were prone to trip over some of our shorter players.

Unfortunately we lost our game to Palmerston North, but finished the season with a fun social game against Wellington Girls' third form team.

We thank the parents and friends who provided excel lent support throughout the season. R.E.

IYRU WORLD YOUTH BOARDSAILING CHAMPIONSHIPS

NATIONAL SAILING CENTRE

COWES - ISLE OF WIGHT - U.K.

I was selected to represent New Zealand by winning the trials in May. With another team member, Andrew Mitchell, I left New Zealand on September 1st to arrive in Los Angeles. In our stay in L.A. we went training off Long Beach on a board called the "Dufour Wing", as we couldn't get hold of any Mistrals, the boards to be used in the Championship. We had to get into a serious training programme, as coming from our winter to England's summer meant that we were not as fit as some of the other competitors at the competition. We then did all the sights in transit and checked out Disneyland. After staying in L.A. for almost a week we left for London.

We spent several days just looking around London: the tourist sights and the punks. We then headed down to Cowes in the Isle of Wight, where we arrived at the National Sailing Centre. The Centre is a government operation that usually teaches people how to sail in various modes. When we were there they had closed the place off for our championships. We were there a week early and started training on the famous "windglider" board as used in the '84 Olympics. We hired a training boat for the coach and set out training on the Solent. The tidal stream in the Solent is up to 6 knots in some places, so this was an area to keep an eye on. After a week's raining with the other countries we were issued with boards, which had to be returned at the end of the contest in good order.

Three days before racing started, I got a massive splinter under my fingernail and therefore had to go to hospital. I was out of sailing for two days.

We had our first practice race and all went wrong as the wind stopped and the whole fleet drifted down the Solent. The official races started on the 15th with me getting a 9th place in the first race and a 16th in the second. The next day's racing then proceeded as the wind strength picked up and we waited around on the Naval landing craft on which we were taken out to the race area and back again. The idea was great and worked well. In the third race I had a collision with the Russian competitor and he was disqualified on a protest. The series was supposed to be a 10 race event but due to gale force winds we had three races cancelled.

My other places were 10th, 22nd, 7th, 8th, RTD (meaning retired due to too much rag up in the old breeze). This gave me 13th place overall.

The winner of the event was a West German followed by the Australian Bruce Wylie. Third went to the Frenchman. We enjoyed a few parties and headed home.

R. Obren 6B9

1984 SKI TEAM

Once again the school sent a team away to the North Island Secondary Schools' ski championship held at Turoa. On the first day the whole team raced well with E. Falconer coming 5th, G. Menzies 8th, T. Stroud 17th, P. Willis 26th, out of the 70 senior men, and E. Falconer 9th in the junior men. This left the team 7th overall.

On the second day four out of a possible five had wins in the dual slalom which put the team up to fourth on points, or sixth overall out of 49 schools. Special thanks to C. Siers for his excellent management and M. Heron for his constant verbal support and thanks must also go to "The Alpine Centre" for their help with sponsorship.

E. Falconer 7A3

Obren is on the right tack!

FROM SUNBURST REGATTA TO AMERICA'S (AUSTRALIA'S) CUP ...

The Wellington regional sail-off in the first inter-secondary schools' yachting contest was held successfully in Worser Bay on 10th-11th March in fine, gusty weather on Saturday and then almost continuous rain on Sunday. Battling hard, the Wellington College team of three two man crews acquitted themselves very well. They defeated rival teams from Newlands, Aotea and Scots, but came second to Rongotai in the final race and so missed by a small margin the chance of going to Auckland for the New Zealand finals.

Throughout the races an observer said that our sailors showed "fine seamanship, determination, skill and a spirit of good sportsmanship" and the crew members them selves indicated that it would be a good idea to have this as an annual event. It seems very likely as we go to print that there will indeed be another contest in 1985 at the end of March. Meantime, a club is taking shape.

The yachties were: Paul Pettit (6B7) and Paul Hunter (4A) - 2nd in the final race; Stewart Gebbie (SA) and Carey Tuohy (6B9), Ewan Gebbie (7A2) and Eliott Falconer (7A3) and Felix Brandt (SAN) as replacement in two races.

The crews appreciated the support given by parents, the help of the Worser Bay Boating Club who worked hard to ensure the success of the regatta, and the generous loan of two yachts by the Worser Bay and Ngatitoa Sea Scouts.

About sixteen keen and potential sailors are signing on to form a yacht club, with Paul Pettit as President and Simon Phear as secretary, to ride the waves and the winds of 1985.

ROWING CLUB

ROWING CLUB

Inspired in part by the achievements of New Zealand rowers overseas and also by the ancient urge of man to go back to the sea again, the Wellington College Rowing Club has continued to grow in numbers and enthusiasm. They are showing considerable promise as they emerge from "under the wing of the Star Boating club" and with a keen generation of third and fourth formers bending their backs in the wake of the old men who went to the Maadi Cup regatta in March 1984, we have an assured future.

The high point of an active season was the N.Z. Secondary Schools' Rowing Association regatta, known as the "Maadi Cup" (from its origins during and after the Middle East campaign forty-two years ago), held this year on Lake Karapiro. With coach Brian Bushe (Senr) at the wheel and Star Boating Club Steve Harwell as the major driving force, our crews travelled by mini-bus and arrived safely (though de-tyred) at the Leamington Motor Camp. They were:

U/17 Novice Fours: A. Barron, W. Brown, G. Toth, C. Buchanan, D. Wardle (cox)

U/19 Double Sculls: J. Ward, B. Bush.

U/17 Eight: A. Barron, W. Brown, G. Toth, S. Phear, J. Douglas, C. Buchanan, J. Ward, B. Bush, R. Raphael (cox).

U/17 L/W Four: A. Barron, W. Brown, G. Toth, C. Buchanan, D. Wardle (cox).

U/17 Four: No. 1: A. Barron, W. Brown, G. Toth, C. Buchanan, D. Wardle (cox); No. 2: J. Douglas, S. Phear, J. Ward, B. Bush, R. Raphael (cox).

Although our crews went through to the finals on Saturday we were fairly beaten by Westlake, Hamilton, Hauraki and Tauranga. Westlake won the Maadi Cup but we enjoyed participating in a fine regatta (despite the rain) with crews from fifty other colleges. Honours "blues" were earned by all members of our

crews. Special thanks to Messrs Bushe, Harwell and Henderson and to Mrs Beryl Buchanan our cheerful camp mother.

In other regattas during the 1983-84 season and during the first part of the 1984-85 season, our rowers have won races for the Star Boating Club. In the Redding Shield, Porirua Goodwill, Norton Cup, Queen's Cup, Mclaughlan Shield (Secondary schools), Wellington championships and national championships and other regattas we have rowed well; combined at times with rowers from Rongotai in junior and intermediate fours we have enjoyed some victories over adult crews, a good sign for the Star Boating Club of the future.

Our nurturing and coaching club has an ancient and honourable history: Founded in 1866 when the owners of four boats (six-oared gigs and a whaleboat) pooled their resources, the Star Boating Club can claim to be the oldest amateur sporting club in Wellington. Whaleboat regattas, canoeing, debating, billiard and boxing tournaments, the defence of Wellington as the "Star Submarine Mining Corps during the Russian Scare of 1898, the provision of a boat for a Wellington College crew in 1888 and the fostering of secondary school rowing since those interesting and romantic days provide a background for the school rowing (and possibly much of the sporting life of Wellington) which we enjoy today. The patience and generosity of Star Boating Club members is truly appreciated by their juniors. As Star Club members we have helped to fulfil the contract delivery of pamphlets (by the thousand) to the households of Wellington to earn money to buy and repair the boats.

As we go to print we look forward to regattas on the Korokoro course at Petone, a training camp on (or by) the Wanganui River, the Wellington secondary schools regatta and then the Maadi cup, again on Lake Ruataniwha (Twizel) in the South Island.

Club Captain: Gabor Toth

Club Secretary: Craig Buchanan

Back Row: (left to right): S. Phear, R. Karau, W. Brown, J. Ward, G. Toth (Captain)

2nd Row: H. Stevens, N. Taylor, J. Douglas, A. Barron, P. Raphael, G. Christie, B. Bushe

3rd Row: G. McStay, R. Marsh, C. Courtier, S. Wright, J. Jakab, M. Harland, R. Palmer, R. Fraser, Mr J.M. Henderson

Front Row: N. Butland, M. Sinclair, C. Macinnes, C. Buchanan (Secretary), D. Sloane, D. Willis, I. Dobbs, C. Holland, D. Simpson (cox).

WELLINGTON COLLEGE SHOOTING TEAM 1913

Standing: Q.M.S. E.T. Hogg, Sergt. G.W. Bramwell, Pvt. R.H. Nicholl, Corp. E.M. Meredith, Pvt. G.P. Rayward Sitting: Corp. J.C. Williamson, Major D. Matheson, Pvt. F.H. Smith

In Front: Pvt. W.R. Kell

M. Vine, P. Phipps and M. Kent at the shooting range • Photography Club

WELLINGTON COLLEGE SHOOTING CLUB 1903-1914

Prior to 1903 shooting in Wellington College was confined to the activities undertaken by a group called the "College Rifles" and the school cadets. However, with the establishment of the "Schools of Empire Competition" and the "New Zealand Intercollegiate Competition" in 1903 a shooting team was established. The team comprised the ten best shots from each of the school's three cadet companies, competing annually in the Empire and New Zealand championship competitions as well as the annual fixtures with Nelson College and later St Pats College (Wellington). The team, which practised regularly at the school's range and Polhill Gully, gained distinction when they won the New Zealand college's competition in 1906, 1907 and 1910. Numerous members of the shooting team represented New Zealand at secondary school level abroad.

T. Simpson

SHOOTING

In early September 1984 shooting began again at the college. Many factors contributed to the long demise, ot least of which was the old Arms Code and the burning down of the Royal Tiger range.

The school's rifles, no doubt remembered by many old boys, were generally beyond recovery. The change in the Arms' Act made possible the borrowing of four target rifles and along with the recovery of one of the original rifles, we were able to start again.

The new range is courtesy of the Wellington Pistol Club (next door to the rebuilt Royal Tiger range). We have this facility every Thursday afternoon for a nominal monthly rent. For those unfamiliar with the site, it is situated behind the Zoo and adjacent to the Wellington Car Club - off Russell Terrace. The range is suitable for 25 metre and 50 metre events and this includes standing, kneeling and prone positions.

There is a long tradition of shooting at the college, and basic training in safety and marksmanship continues this tradition.

In conjunction with instruction from the New Zealand Safety Council, pupils will be able to obtain the A-Class firearms license and ultimately the opportunity to experience pistol shooting which will extend the sport even further.

R.M. Stuart

SOCCER ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL

The 1984 season seemed to be on us very early this year, but all teams were well organised and prepared thanks mainly to the hard work of Hugh Buchanan. Fourteen teams represented Wellington College with the usual three senior teams, five under-16 teams, five under- 14 teams and an under-13 team.

All teams had their successes and many enjoyable moments during the season. Championship winning teams were the 1st XI, 16 Blue and 14 Red teams with many others achieving runner-up status.

Most teams were endowed with keen and talented coaches and managers. Once again John Lecaude and John Toft gave up much of their time with the 16 Regional and 16 Black teams. Their efforts, as usual, have been invaluable as have those of Peter Quinn, Hugh Buchanan, Graeme Wake, David Martin, Ian Morrison, Trevor McDonald, Colin Angus. The demands of a long winter season were met by everyone and many thanks go to you all. Eugene Chan also assisted greatly while the encouragement of parents was also pleasing. Wellington College needs this sort of assistance and hopefully much of it will continue into 1985.

SECONDARY SCHOOLS SOCCER TOURNAMENT

Tournament Squad: J. Fa'amalepe-Jones, A. Bush, T. Simmonds, C. Sheppard, C. Duncan, P. Wharton, D. Don, J. Harper, P. Jones, A. Juran, K. Tiefenbacher, A. Buick Constable, T. Gaeta, D. Molony, P. Barnett, J. Brennan.

The Wellington College squad saw Antony Buick Constable and David Molony brought in along with Jason Fa'amalepeJones who had taken over the goal-keeping duties. David is probably the first pupil to have represented the first XI and the first XV in the same year.

The team found themselves missing out on travelling to the major venue in Christchurch this year. Instead we ended up hosting a 12-team tournament at Wellington College in the first week of the August holidays. Very little was known about the opposition but we were aware that stiff competition would come from Rongotai, Naenae and Onslow Colleges.

Opposing us in our section were Fraser High, Gisborne, Mt Albert Grammar, Naenae and Wellington High. The usual two games a day made the week a demanding one and it was an optimistic team that took the field against Fraser High in the first game. The wind was a dominant factor and midway through the first half a long range lob into the goalmouth drifted over Jason Fa'amalepe-Jones' head and we trailed by one goal. The equaliser did not come until 8 minutes from the end as a Paul Wharton corner was deflected in. Then with 2 minutes remaining, Peter Jones showed composure to score a welltaken goal and we sneaked through with a 2-1 victory.

In the afternoon we again struggled against the skills of Naenae and it took a late second half equaliser from Philip Barnett to give us a draw. Solid play by most players was encouraging but the fluency of moves was still lacking. Karl Tiefenbacher had a particularly fine game while the midfield continued to graft.

On Tuesday our first opponents were Mt Albert Grammar, who we met on the smaller “hockey” field. Using the full width of the field was important and Craig Sheppard and David Don provided good service to t e front runners. Two goals came in the

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first half and two in the second. The 4-0 victory represented an improvement in our play and the school team were beginning to click.

The afternoon saw Wellington College crush Wellington High 5-0, goals going to Peter Jones twice, Karl Tiefenbacher, Craig Sheppard, and another Antony Buick-Constable penalty. Many of our penalties came through the long throw-ins of Philip Barnett and Craig Sheppard. we were able to rest players throughout this second day, with John Brennan and Jason Harper doing particularly well. Perhaps the highlight of this game was Chris Duncan changing shorts as he was substituted and falling into the mud in his underpants!

With two teams to qualify, we had to do well in our remaining game against Gisborne. The team was co fi dent and in the slush we played excellent attacking soccer. Playing with the wind, our size and strength saw us demoralise Gisborne in the first thirty minutes and at half time a 3-0 lead was well deserved, with goals going to Antony Buick-Constable, David Molony who was not finding his touch, and Philip Barnett. A fine all-round display with plenty of effort saw a final result of 3-1 and we were in the semi-finals.

The weather was atrocious and only the semi-finals were played - at Rongotai. Our opponents were the very strong Onslow College team. A very even, hard fought contest began with both sides creating chances. Some marvellous goalkeeping saw Jason Fa’amalepe-Jones keep us in the game and we went one up with Antony Buick-Constable finishing off a good move down the right flank. Ons low equalised and despite some good attacking play, the scores were still locked at 1-1 at full time. S it was to be penalties and Jason excelled in goal once again. We ran out 3-2 winners on penalties, with Antony, Todd and David all scoring. The obvious man of the match was Jason Fa’amalepe-Jones and we now faced the final and the skills of Auckland’s Lynfield College.

Once again the game was at Rongotai whose grounds were in surprisingly good shape. It was unfortunate that some players had to be reserves because everyone had played well throughout the week. We felt we were stronger than Lynfield and after weathering the early Lynf1eld attacks we struck.

Craig Sheppard’s work was rewarded with a deceptivelystruck shot in the twenty-sixth minute. We gained _control from then on and Philip Barnett finished well to give us a two goal lead. Peter Jones was on the spot to complete a sweeping move which saw the Lynf1eld defence opened up. 3-0 at half time and we were looking good. Todd Simmonds and Chris Duncan continued to keep Lynf1eld at bay, although they did catch us out once to come back to 3-1. In winning the Linwood Trophy we gained some compensation for our failure in the final in the prev1o s year and this also made us feel we should have been in Christchurch. Then again, there is always next year’s tournament in Auckland to look forward to Players to make the tournament team were Antony Buick-Constable, Paul Wharton and Todd Simmonds, while several other players could be considered unlucky not to be named.

INTER-COLLEGE SOCCER

v Christchurch Boys’ High School

The 4-1 victory was a good confidence booster at the beginning of the season.

v Wanganui

The school team travelled to Wanganui to coincide with their 75th Jubilee. The very large Wanganui field once again posed

problems as we had difficulty in utilising the large spaces, especially down the flanks. A totally committed hard-running Wanganui team rocked us as they snatched an early goal through some loose marking. A corner was our only reward, with Tony Taeta skilfully curling one in. The second half saw Wellington College apply a lot of pressure but we could not score and we had to be content with a 1-1 draw.

v Palmerston North Boys’ High School

The Palmerston team was virtually the same one that thwarted us in the Secondary Schools’ Final _in 1983. A defensive mistake early on let Palmerston in and we trailed by one goal. As half-time approached both teams became totally committed and some clashes tended to be rather unsporting. The pace of the game did not lessen in the second half. The torrid battle in midfield continued and sporadic attacks occurred at both ends. Jason Harper and Antony Bush always looked likely to create openings but the Palmerston defence continued to be uncompromising. We threw everyone forward and Palmerston capitalised to snatch another goal in a rather fortunate manner. It was a dejected team that travelled home. Losing 2-0 was unfortunate and undeserved and blotted our record for the year.

v New Plymouth Boys’ High School

We travelled to New Plymouth with the intention of playing striker Philip Barnett in goal, following Kevin Peacock leaving school. Being away for three days saw us very determined to make the trip worthwhile. The skies opened up and the pitch became water-logged. It was clear that it was not to be a day for football. We quickly adapted to the conditions and put New Plymouth under pressure. Karl Tiefenbacher and Chris Duncan had fine games at the back and protected Philip Barnett in goal. Philip was called upon to make two fine saves and instilled confidence in the players in front of him. As the game wore on we became more and more dominant with Paul Wharton having a fine game in the midfield. We ran out convincing winners, 5-1, with all the goals being well taken.

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1ST XI

Back Row: A. Bush K. Tiefenbacher, J. Fa'amalepe-Jones, D. Molony, S. Alexander, D. Don, T. Gatea

Front Row: A. Buick-Constable, J. Harper C. Duncan, Mr R. Durant (coach), P. Wharton (captain), T. Simmonds (Vice-Captain), C. Sheppard, A. Juran

Absent: P. Barnett, P. Jones

An aerial battle involving Karl Tiefenbacher and Peter Jones. Captain Paul Wharton turns in support and David Don looks on.

AWARDS

Footballer of the year: Chris Duncan.

Intermediate player of the year: John Brennan.

Junior player of the year: Padraig McNamara.

Player with the most potential: Karl Tiefenbacher.

Most Dedicated player: Craig Sheppard.

1st XI Captain Cup: Paul Wharton.

Best Team of the Year: First XI.

Championship Winners: First XI, 16 Blue, 14 Red.

REPRESENTATIVE HONOURS

New Zealand Under-19 Squad Members:

Antony Buick-Constable, Eugene Chan.

Wellington Under-19 Members:

Antony Buick-Constable, Eugene Chan, Paul Wharton.

Wellington Under-16 Members:

Jason Harper, Karl Tiefenbacher, Alan Juran, Jean-Paul Lecaude, Tony Gaeta.

Wellington Under-15 Members:

John Brennan, Matthew Carman, Peter Reweti, Gordon Ross, Jamie Cooper.

Wellington Under-14 Members:

Glenn Wilkinson, Wayne Burrows, Andrew Dorne.

FIRST XI

Team: Kevin Peacock, Todd Simmonds, Anthony Bush, Chris Duncan, Karl Tiefenbacher, Craig Sheppard, Paul Wharton (captain), David Don, Jason Harper, Peter Jones, Tony Gaeta, Philip Barnett, Scott Alexander, John Brennan.

With the unavailability of Antony Buick-Constable, Eugene Chan and Nigel Barker (all New Zealand under-19 candidates) and the loss of David Molony to rugby, the 1st XI had a rather depleted and untried look about it at the beginning of the season. The Premier Youth Grade was obviously going to be a keenly contested grade and one which would seriously test a young, but talented side. Alan Juran was to make a contribution throughout the season and if he can become disciplined in his game he will be an asset to the team next year.

In goal, Kevin Peacock was safe and reassuring as he showed himself to be a fine shot-stopper. At the back, Anthony Bush made the No. 2 shirt his with many fine displays at right-back. Todd Simmonds and Chris Duncan thwarted many attacks and organised the defence while Karl Tiefenbacher played with an assurance seldom seen in such a young player.

Our midfield provided service and scored many goals as they gained control of most games. Paul Wharton captained the side on the field and led by example. Craig Sheppard always gave 100% while Jason Harper gave us many nice touches. He promises to develop even further next season. David Don and Scott Alexander battled hard whenever called upon and were a reflection of the depth of talent the squad had. Up front, Peter Jones was a constant threat, although he did become frustrated on occasions. Given total application, Peter looks to have a bright future in the game. His skill was complemented by the hard running and aggressive Philip Barnett whose magnificent heading was memorable. His stint in goal showed his extensive talents. Tony Gaeta's cultured left foot often provided the service required and a hat-trick in the very first game was certainly one of the highlights of the season. The young skills of John Brennan were seen as an insurance for the future. His ability is obvious and as the only 4th former in the team he was not over-awed at all. Jason Fa'amalepe-Jones came into goal at the end of the year and this in no way weakened the team.

Many hard-fought games were played but the team went

through the competition unbeaten. Our usual encounters with Rongotai were hard fought and th victories were enjoyable although the young Rongotai team will be stronger next season. Our sound defence was evident on many occasions but especially in our three draws where Chris Duncan was particularly uncompromising. Goals were scored by virtually every player, with 8-0 and 6-1 being our biggest victories. In winning the Premier Youth Grade, the team were rewarded for their organised and enthusiastic approach. Team efforts and team spirit counted for much and made for another thoroughly enjoyable season. Thanks to all those who helped - Todd for his drinks, Paul for his verbals’ and everyone for the laughs. May 1985 be as good a year.

Premier Youth Grade:

Played: 14, Won: 11, Drawn: 3, Lost: 0

Goals for: 41, Goals against: 9, Position: 1st

SECOND XI

Team: G. Alexander, S. Burgess, M. Chong (captain), J. Douglas (vice captain), J. Eyles, I. Gainsford, E. Gebbie, J. Kwing, D. Quinn, S. Quinn, S. Rainey, M. Vine, B. Wong She, R. Woodward.

Early difficulties resulting from team members being unfamiliar with each other's play were overcome within the first few games. Good attendances at practice sessions and hard work on the "basics" soon melded the team into an excellent operational unit. As a result of injury problems Richard Woodward joined the team in May and provided valuable added strength to our defence.

The second round proved to be very successful with a noloss record. Within that record we were the only team in the grade to take a point from Newlands College on their home ground in a match of real team spirit and commitment. Overall, a good season, with marked improvement shown by a number of team members.

To summarise our play there was courageous goal keeping supported by close marking within the backs. The midfield and forward line combined well, using the wings to maximum advantage.

It was a great team to coach and I personally had a very enjoyable and rewarding season. My thanks to you all. (Sorry Jimmy, no trophies).

Played: 14, Won: 4, Drew: 7, Lost:. 3.

THIRD XI

Peter Quinn (coach)

Team: D. Rush, W. Buxton, S. Pickworth, S. O'Connor, M. Sinclair, G. Rhodes-Robinson, P. Egley, S. Bikouvarakis, C. Bell, M. O'Rorke, J. Hinkley, R. Martin, A. Young, C. Chan, H. Perinpanayagam, J. England, N. Kumar, A. Booth, O. Grimwood, M. Mead, A. Campbell.

The 1984 season saw a tremendous boost for this enthusiastic team. Under the skilled coaching and leader ship of Steven Pickworth, the third XI managed to win the majority of their matches, playing spirited and precision soccer at all times.

Although considered a social team, we were successful in defeating highly competitive opposition as a result of· the total dedication shown by all players. At times when the team was on the point of defeat, a combination of determination and vocal encouragement from Steve often led to an exciting victory.

1984 provided the team with one of its most successful seasons, and the high-spirited atmosphere that was generated

THIRD

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UNDER 16 BLUE TEAM

Back Row (left to right): G. Safla, R. Palmer, M. Vickers, L. Vogt, T. Hickman, D. Fung, C. Angus (manager)

Front Row: A. Camberis, H. Anderson, T. Motu, D. Hall, R. Angus, S. Heng, J. Withers

XI

Back Row (left to right): M. O'Rorke, J. Hinkley, P. Egley, W. Buxton, M. Sinclair, H. Perinpanayagam, S. Bikouvarakis, N. Kumar, F. Cleverly

Front Row: A. Young, C. Chan, S. O'Connor, G. Rhodes-Robinson, J. England, C. Bell, R. Martin

among the players will hopefully continue into the next season.

Thanks are due to Philip Egley, Murray Sinclair and Steven O’Connor who provided transport for the “away from-home” games.

M. Sinclair (Acting Manager)

UNDER-16 REGIONAL LEAGUE

Team: A. Hunter, J. Miller, G. Ross, P. Reweti, R. Cullwick, J-P Lecaude, A. Juran, M. Lawrey, M. Carman, J. Brennan, P. Cooper, D. Dome, J. Fa’amalepe-Jones

Played: 14, Won: 6, Drawn: 2, Lost: 6

Goals for: 25, Goals against: 17, Points: 14

At the end of the season the record showed that although the under-16 Regional League team had scored the most goals for and conceded the fewest against of any team in the grade, we had still managed to finish only fourth in the League.

The team began the season in fine style, playing skilful attacking football and the Regional League controller was predicting that it would be no contest: Wellington College would win the League easily.

Then came a disastrous spell in the middle of the season, when we lost five games in a row, all by narrow margins. During these games, nothing seemed to go right: simple defensive errors gave opposing teams gift goals and at the other end, golden scoring opportunities were not put away. Morale inevitably slumped

Then the team hit winning form again with a 9-0 massacre of Aotea, with Gordon Ross scoring six goals.

The team completed the remainder of the season without

losing a further game, beating eventual league winners Rongotai, 2-0 in the process.

Jason Fa’amalepe-Jones in goal was a dominating figure and made some fine saves when the pressure was on. Peter Cooper made his mark as an attacking left back. At sweeper, John Brennan was cool and constructive, always reading the game well. Centre back David Dome improved steadily and had some fine games towards the end of the season. Matthew Carman was tough and uncompromising at right back. Peter Reweti found his niche as the dynamo of the midfield, equally good on defence and attack. Jean-Paul Lecaude, Jonathon Miller and Matthew Lawrey were skilful ball players, something of a rarity in the hard physical atmosphere of Regional League. Richard Cull wick played with enthusiasm and commitment.

Up front, Gordon Ross often suffered from lack of support, but had some fine games when his strength in the air and shooting power were exploited to best advantage. Alan Juran, one of the College’s most skilful players, though inconsistent at times, showed plenty of promise, Adrian Hunter played with fire and determination.

John Brennan, Matthew Carman, Peter Reweti and Gordon Ross were selected for the Wellington under-15 representative team, and Jean-Paul Lecaude and Alan Juran for the Wellington under-16’s.

Seven players in the squad will still be under 16 next year, plus a majority of the under-16 Black team, so the College should be particularly strong at this age level in 1985.

A very big thank you goes to John Lecaude and John Toft for taking the team and teaching them how to play “footbalI”.

SECOND XI

Back Row (left to right): E. Gebbie, I. Gainsford, R. Woodward, J. Eyles, G. Alexander, D. Quinn, Mr P. Quinn (coach)

Front row: M. Vine, B. Wong She, M. Chong, J. Douglas, S. Burgess, S. Quinn, J. Kwing

UNDER 14 RED

16 BLACK

Team: G. Brown, J. Cooper, P. Dickins, G. Dinamani, C. Ford, R. Karau, P. Molony, S. Matheson, C. Peacock, P. Pettit, M. Stockier, T. Wake, B. Watson, M. Workman

Played: 10, Won: 7, Drew: 1, Lost: 2

Goals for: 37, Goals against: 21, Points: 15

Place in championship: 2nd

The team showed from the beginning that they were one of the best in the grade and so it proved to be. With a fine 14-man squad of remarkably even ability (all very good) it seemed that the season would be a very good one. Indeed it was, with a lot of enjoyment had by all. We played some of the best football in the grade and our games attracted many compliments from the many spectators who supported us and even from those who did not! We played many friendly matches in addition to the ten league games. Without exception, the key feature, in addition to the fine display of skill, was the team-spirit shown by all members of the squad. The support for each other and the team-management was very strong and proved to be the key element in our success. The policy of a fair rotation of benchduties (substitutes) was quickly accepted and proved to make all the team members feel equally important. Every player gave his best and it would be unfair to single out any player for special mention. The level of play was exceptionally good and team discipline was excellent. Goal keeping duties fell to Paul Dickins with Chris Ford helping on occasions. Defenders were Martin Workman, Rainer Karau, Brian Watson, Chris Ford, Stephen Matheson and Paul Pettit, midfielders were Greg Brown, Timothy Wake, Colin Peacock and Giri Dinamani, while Mark Stockier, Jamie Cooper and Philip Molony served up front.

We were unbeaten in the first round, dropping only one point to the fairly weak Rongotai side (result 2-2) in the first game. A special feature of this round was the 3-1 win against

grade-winners High School A, many of whose players also served in their first eleven YOUTH grade side. This was a fine achievement. High School managed to reverse the tables in the return match however. It looked like only the point lost in the first match would cost us the grade - however, the effects of the fourth form dance meant a loss to Onslow in the final match.

We would like to thank Mr John Toft for his coaching efforts, the keen bunch of parents and friends who attended our matches and gave much support to the team management, and Mr Stan Dickins for his ever-willing refereeing efforts and very helpful advice and support.

As mentioned above, every player showed consider able ability and commitment and it would be unfair to mention any player above any other. An end-of-season poll of the players for the "most-improved player" was held with Paul Pettit being voted as the most-improved player of Wellington College Black in 1984.

16 GREEN

Team: R. Dooley, M. Kotlyar, L. Taylor, M. Clark, R. Daniell, S. Davies, G. Smith, T. Delany, I. Clarke, M. Young, C. Dow, C. Lane, J. Douglas, G. Smith, A. Larsen, M. Johnston, A. McKay. Manager: Mr B. Dooley

Played: 10, Won: 5, Drew: 0, Lost: 5

Goals for: 20, Goals against: 17, Points: 10

Most improved player: J. Douglas

At the half way point in the season the team had the best defensive record in the section. A hungry striker would have made a great difference to the team's eventual place in the table. In another respect the team was remarkably successful _ it started out with seventeen players and those same seventeen were available at the end of the season. Win, lose or draw, they stuck it out together even though most of the time

TEAM

Back Row Mr D. Martin (coach), C. Nicholls, G. Green, D. Wills, C. Bertham, P. Gibson, G. Breton, R. Swallow

Front Row: R. Day, R. Stevenson, S. Law, D. Hodgetts (captain), G. Christie, M. Letoa, C. Burgess

(captain).

half the team was substituted at half time - it being team policy that everyone who turned up got at least half a game. This is not the best way to build a winning combination and it says a lot for the players’ sportsmanship and keenness that they stayed together to the end.

In a team of hard strivers, it would be unfair to pick anyone for special mention, except to say that our keeper, Andrew Larsen, would not have disgraced himself at a much higher level of play and that we were lucky to have Matthew Johnston as skipper and sweeper extraordinaire. Matthew also had the distinction of being the only one to be carried bloody but unbowed from the field of battle.

UNDER-16 BROWN

Team: E. Thongkhong, B. Lourie, G. Simpson, M. Bishop, C. Love, P. Hamer, G. Quinn, G. Mcstay, M. Little, J. Williamson, S. Jones, S. Feehan, M. Isbister, J. Baldey.

Coaches: S. and D. Quinn, B. Wong She.

The Wellington Brown team were to finish runners-up in their division and recorded only two losses. The team worked hard for each other and on all occasions gave 100%. The abilities of all players developed during the season, from the goal-keeping of Andrew Larsen and Sandy Jones, through to the skill and speed of Ekalap Thongkhong. Michael Isbister and Mark Little complemented each other well. However, the contribution from off the field was also to prove vital. The enthusiasm of the coaches and support on the side line counted for much. This, combined with the enthusiasm of all the players, produced an entertaining season.

Played: 10, Won: 6, Drew: 2, Lost: 2

Points for: 33, Against: 11

Position: 2nd

16 BLUE

Team: H. Anderson, S. Heng, R. Angus, L. Vogt, T. Motu, R. Palmer, T. Hickman, D. Fung, M. Cox, A. Camberis, D. Hall, G. Salla, M. Vickers, J. Withers.

Played: 10, Won: 9, Lost: 1

Goals for: 44, Goals against: 1

5 Deserving winners of their grade.

100% turnout for the first game of the season, and for the last - what more could be asked!

Special thanks to Paul Withers for his thunderous motivation from the sideline and his half-time pep talks.

Thank you also to the parents who regularly supported us.

We played as an effective team so one hesitates to single out players, but perhaps the team will agree to special mention of our "democratically" selected oal1es, David Hall, Richard Palmer, Tim Motu and Louie Vogt -the alternative here was to take the field without a goalie!

Tim Hickman, we appreciated your leadership and initiative.

Thank you team for your commitment, the fun and the memories.

Colin Angus, Manager

UNDER-14 REGIONAL LEAGUE

Team: W. Burrows, N. Fisher, T. Ross, M. Juran, L. Thomson, P. McNamara (captain), G. Wilkinson, A. Dorne, D. McGuigan, E. Charles, M. Clare, P. Forgan, A. Rush. Coaches: H. Buchanan and T. Peacock

Although the Under-14 Regionals did not enjoy as much success as they have in previous years, they nevertheless performed creditably, finishing fourth in the League and being the top Wellington team.

It was during the latter half of the season that the team came into its own, winning its last seven games and defeating Lower Hutt, the best team in the Regional League, in the last official game of the season. Without doubt, had we had a little luck, and perhaps with a little more perseverance earlier on in the year we may well have challenged for the winner's position.

Highlights of the year included a most successful mid term tour to Rotorua (a tour which should be continued in the future), the defeat of Palmerston North Boys' in the inter-college match, and finally the progress the boys made in becoming better football players.

Although no single boys should be placed on a pedestal, special mention should go to Padraig McNamara, who saved us in countless games and Glenn Wilkinson who became our midfield giant.

All in all, the team enjoyed great spirit and comradeship; a great bunch of lads who enjoyed their football.

Summary of Results

Regional League: Played 14, Won: 6, Drew: 2, Lost: 6.

Internal Tour: Played 3, Won: 3.

Inter-College: Played 1, Won: 1.

Friendly: Played 2, Won: 2.

Awards:

Junior Player of the Year: Padraig McNamara.

Most Improved Player: Edward Charles.

Representative Honours: Glenn Wilkinson, Wayne Burrows, Andrew Dorne

UNDER-14 RED

Team: D. Hodgetts (captain), C. Bertham, C. Burgess, G. Breton, G. Christie, R. Day, P. Gibson, G. Green, S. Low, M. Letoa, C. Nicholls, R. Stevenson, R. Swallow, D. Wills.

Coach: Mr D. Martin

Played: 12, Won: 9, Lost: 1, Drew: 2.

Position: First

The season proved to be a highly successful one, with the team coming away with the Firth Cup, the symbol of soccer supremacy in the Under-14 section 1 competition. From the start, the competition promised to be a close one and after losing the first match of the season to Onslow, prospects of winning it did not look bright. However, the team showed tremendous dedication and a willingness to work as a team. As a result, they improved considerably and spent most of the season just one point behind Wellington High School.

In the final match of the competition, the team played particularly well and notched up a 4-2 win over High School to take the competition.

With every player contributing his best throughout the season, it is difficult to single out individual players. However, a special note must be made of David Hodgetts’ sharp shooting

and the defensive capabilities of players like Richard Swallow and Gareth Bertham who improved with every game. Philip Gibson also had an excellent season on the wing.

UNDER-14 WHITE

Team: G. Cheeseright, A. Blades, R. Don, S. Bates, G. Burton, B. Hart, S. Hamilton, A. Young, C. Komatas, G. Lind, M. Sarfati, D. Eagleton, G. Ryan, C. Spence, N. Kueng. Coach: E. Chan.

Played: 13, Won: 7, Drew: 0, Lost: 6.

Goals for: 26, Goals against: 28, Points: 14.

The Wellington White team distinguished itself through out the season as it recorded many fine wins and suffered a few unlucky losses. The contribution made by all the players was immense, as were the coaching endeavours of Eugene Chan. Eugene was able to instil some of his skills on the play of this team. Goalkeeper Gary Burton pulled off some fine saves while the defence was usually steady. Up front the strikers also worked hard while the midfield was seldom outplayed. Smiling Russell Don, Chris Spence and the talkative Chris Komatas all helped build a fine team spirit. The 14 White team can look back on a good season and the players will hopefully develop even further.

UNDER-14 YELLOW (2)

Team: B. Murphy, C. Duffel!, J. Rowling, J. Quaintance, A. Brittain, K. Walker, S. Carse, C. Holland, S. Watson, J. Lonsdale, R. Ewing (captain), A. Drake, A. Etuata, B. Antrobus.

Played: 13, Won: 9, Drew: 2, Lost: 2.

Goals for: 65, Goals Against: 18, Points: 20.

A consistent season’s effort was rewarded by the team finishing second in the League.

Robert Ewing led the side well and finished top scorer, with 21 goals, closely followed by the speedy Alan Drake who scored 20 goals.

Brendan Murphy generally kept well and has the potential to develop further. The usual defence of Andrew Brittain, Jamie Quaintance, Chris Duffel! and Josh Rowling worked well together with Andrew usually trying to play in three or four positions at once.

The midfield of Scott Carse (who was the team’s outstanding player), Chris Holland, Steven Watson and Brendan Antrobus were always constructive in their play and all four developed well during the season.

The goal scoring department was capably handled by Alan Drake, Adie Etuata, Julian Lonsdale and Robert Ewing (a midfielder who spent most of his time scoring goals); with Alan and Adie being a very effective combination. Kelsey Walker was a good utility player who ended up playing well in many positions.

Thanks to all team members for their good attendance at practices and their enthusiasm and good humour throughout the season.

UNDER -14 MAROON

Team: R. England, P. Nanson, R. Fraser, M. Wilson, C. Macinnes, S. Upham, B. van Melle, J. Walsh, B. Sellens, A. Welsh, J. Stace, I. Curtain, M. O’Connor, A. Ross-Kelly.

Coach: T. McDonald

The team’s performances whilst on the field showed that whatever the odds the boys were sportsmen of the first order.

Richard England’s goal keeping, as the season progressed, improved enormously so that without him final scores would have been considerably more embarrassing. In the forwards, players like Jason Stace, Alan Welsh and Carl MacInnes, showed skill and frequently gave the opposition more than a run for their money. The mid-field and defence likewise made any opposition advance difficult.

I have no doubt that in future seasons the players of this team will go from strength to strength on the field as a result of the skills developed this season.

UNDER-13

Team: A. Reedy, M. Sinclair, D. Melling, S. Gardiner, J. Aitken, T. McKnight, M. Neale, M. Oliver, T. Beaglehole, P. Booth, S. Booth, S. Hill, S. Molloy, S. Ingram.

Played: 14, Won: 6, Drew: 2, Lost: 6.

Goals for: 43, Goals against: 35, Points: 14.

The team had an inconsistent season with, generally speaking, one good game for every bad game. However, there were some excellent games, the best ones being the 7-1 victory over Miramar who finished second in the league, and the 2-0 and 7-0 wins over Island Bay and Onslow Ottawas respectively. The poor performances were against the other Onslow team, Tuis, and St Pats.

Despite these losses, the season was an enjoyable and valuable one with every player improving. A large number of the squad will be in contention for a place in next year’s Under-14 Regional League team. Of the 42 goals scored, Simon Gardiner netted 17, Anaru Reedy 9, Tyler McKnight 8, David Melling 3, Stephen and Phillip Booth 2 each and Jonathan Aitken 1.

Mr Allington did a good job of coaching us and I hope he enjoyed the season as much as we did.

S. Booth (captain)

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T. Holthausen jumps high-game against St Pats Silverstream - Photography Club

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RUGBY

1984 has bean a good season for rugby especially in the lower grades. Twelve teams started the year.

As usual 5A did exceptionally well but we also had very good seasons from 48, 38 and 4A. The second XV also had a fine season winning all of its traditional inter-school games.

These results are a reflection of the work put in by a very enthusiastic group of younger teachers especially with the B sides. Thanks, however, go to all coaches who, with little thanks, continue year after year to give so much of their time.

This year these have included Mr Denis McHalick, Mr Laurie Gardiner (4A) and Mr Peter Kerse (1C) as outside coaches.

Thanks must also go to Errol Duffill for his work during the year, particularly in the light of the problems with No. 1 field, which had to be shortened for this season. It was very unfortunate that a proper field could not be set up for our first XV's home games for a whole season.

Finally, I wish all boys who played rugby many years of enjoyment from the sport.

J.E.C.

FIRST XV

The 1984 season began with a new format requiring all the First XV teams in Wellington to play a-round of games to qualify for the six places in the Premier One division.

The First XV were required to play five games and after winning their first four automatically qualified for Premier 1. Unfortunately they blotted their copybook record by losing the fifth game to Porirua College.

The premier 1st division consisted of teams from the following schools: St Pats Town, Porirua College, Rongotai, Hutt Valley Memorial College, Upper Hutt College and Wellington College. Although the First XV was unbeaten, draws to Rongotai and St Pats Town meant that we had to settle for second place in the local competition. With the new format this result was commendable and reflected the efforts of the team.

With their sights set high after the good results from the local competition, the team looked forward to their traditional fixtures. Unfortunately a tight playing schedule required these games to be fitted in amongst the more difficult premier one matches.

The traditionally hard Auckland Grammar game proved too gruelling four days after the St Pats Town match, resulting in a 22-7 loss. The St Pats Silverstream game was sandwiched between the Rongotai and Porirua fixtures. It produced a sterling effort from our forward pack, but we were outclassed by a better team on the day.

July saw the team travelling north for its traditional game against Napier Boys' High School. It was our privilege to be challenging for the Moascar Cup - the premier trophy of New Zealand secondary school rugby. After a very close encounter in which both teams missed a number of scoring opportunities, a dropped goal in the dying minutes sealed the game for Napier.

With the pressure off, the team turned in one of its best performances of the year in convincingly beating the WCOB Under-19 team for the Letica Cup. It was pleasing to see the potential being realised in this flowing and fast moving game.

The 1984 Quadrangular Tournament was held in Christchurch. After being the butt of the jokes regarding the Wellington climate, we feel that the weather left a lot to be desired. The bitter Canterbury easterly was a foreboding omen of things to come.

The first XV played Nelson in the early game. After leading 4-0 at half time the team let themselves down in the second

half by not playing up to their normal standard. They conceded a converted try and therefore lost 6-4.

It is never an enviable task to play for the wooden spoon. To lose 7-3 to Christ’s College because of a try scored in the last minute of the game was to rub salt into the wounds and rounded off for us a disappointing quadrangular tournament. No credit, however, can be taken from the Wanganui Collegiate First XV in securing the title of quadrangular winners 1984.

SECOND XV

The Second XV made an impressive start to the 1984 rugby season when, in its first two grading matches, it amassed 143 points and conceded only 3! Strength and mobility in the forwards combined with speed and flair in the backs produced some excel lent team tries.

Competition games were to prove more testing for the College side, but three training runs a week meant the team soon developed into a close, well drilled unit. Under the leadership of Andrew Davidson (captain) and Bret Sutton (vice captain), the team adopted a style of play all its own - exciting, open, running rugby, with an emphasis on fitness and mobility.

One of the highlights of the season was the visit .by a combined 1st and 2nd XV from Ipswich Grammar, Queensland, Australia. After a clean, hard match in warm conditions, the visitors deservedly came out on top to win the game, 12-3. The fixture was thoroughly enjoyed by players and supporters alike.

Injury and illness took their toll mid-season and there were some disappointing results for the College side in the local competition. Yet the daunting task of playing three formidable rivals in annual fixtures still lay ahead.

Wanganui Collegiate, Christchurch Boys' High School, and Christ’s College Second XV's were to visit Wellington College in quick succession.

It is a credit to the College players, their dedication, determination and will to win, that they completed the hattrick, beating all three teams in grand style. Thanks must also go to parents and supporters of the Wellington College Second XV, whose encouragement and help was most valuable.

Congratulations on a fine year and a great team effort.

THIRD XV

S.T.

Team: Z. Paris, A. Illingworth, A. Kemp, S. Phear, J. Morgan, R. Griffiths, C. Kyle, K. Ailao, Suntinger, M. King, S. Tuckett, R. Zimmerman, B. Bushe, T. Mccutcheon, F. Liolis, P. Papas, J. Gray, P. Lau Young, I. Siolo, R. Harris, G. Wyman, A. Nassif, N. Elia

The Third XV had a good season, winning half of the games played.

The coach, Mr Kerse did an excellent job, contributing a great deal to the team's success. The captain was Andrew Illingworth, who showed great skill throughout the entire year. The scrum performed well as did the backs.

Mathew King, Andrew Kemp, John Morgan and Zane Paris played good forward games and are sure to do well in the future, while in the backs Brian Bushe and Russell Zimmerman played very well.

Team spirit was high and a good time was had by all.

2A TEAM

The 1984 team showed talent, skill and on many occasions real commitment to the task. Unfortunately it did not have, at vital moments in key games, that other necessary ingredient of "the little man sitting on the shoulder." His non-appearance saw a broken leg, a broken toe, a dislocated shoulder, three successive kicks at goal hitting the posts, a spectator wandering on the field in the path of a winger about to score, a referee unable to keep up with a try-scoring back.

The great games of the season must have been: against Ipswich Grammar, a much bigger team than 2A. However, our team ran them ragged and only time saved the opposition; against St Patrick's College, on the hundredth game day - a tremendous exhibition of tackling and coping with wet conditions; against Napier Boys' High School - complete dedication by both teams, "that little man" stayed away from Wellington, for this was the spectator vs winger game. 2A was leading 12-6 at the time; against Silverstream 8-the final game of the season saw a magnificent display of fifteen man rugby.

Heartfelt thanks to the captain Eliot Falconer for his leadership and co-operation; the team for their forbearance and fortitude; the parents, relations and friends for their advice, support, assistance and their efforts to will the team to victory; Mr Martin Vaughan for his help, interest, time and expertise.

Despite its difficulties and problems, it was a season with a grand group of people, to be remembered with enjoyment.

TEAM: C. Adams, R. Bradley, S. Bradley, E. Falconer (captain), D. Ford, J. Gray, M. Kitchen, R. McDonald, B. McGechan, B. Mengel, A. Muirhead, G. Packer, M. Poutoa, C. Siers, R. Stokes, D. Sun, P. Swallow, P. Tulloch, T. James, R. Tulloch, G. Wyman.

Games Played: 16, Won: 9, Lost: 7, Drawn: 0. Tries for: 37, Tries Against: 9, Conversions: 16, Against: 3, Goals for: 7, Goals against: 12, Points for: 201, Points against: 78.

Worth Noting:

(1) Nine points the biggest losing margin;

(2) The field is wide open in this grade for goal kickers.

W.F. Anderson

2B RUGBY TEAM

We had a very successful season, losing only two games and finishing third in the competition.

With two games to go, we were tied first equal, with St Bernard’s and Wainui each having lost one game. However, we lost two key players to the 2A's - star winger Tom James who regularly scored two or three tries a game, and captain Robert Tulloch, a useful No. 8 lock and line-out specialist.

Nevertheless, we had an enjoyable season which uncovered a wealth of talent. The team had a number of senior boys, including Sean Williams, Duncan Ferrier, Mark Harland and Jimmy Obren, whose strength and experience gave confidence to the younger players. Julian Tietjens (third form) will be a winger to watch in the promising prop. Andrew Tolo displayed a great deal of skill at first five-eighth and Rob Bruce showed a great deal of versatility playing equally well at flanker and fullback. Mention should be made of Mr Hubbard who gave up his time to manage the team on Saturdays while coach Mr Katipa had playing commitments.

R.K.

3A TEAM

A successful and enjoyable season from a 3A team that produced some fine results in a highly competitive grade. This grade seems to produce some of the finest schoolboy rugby.

The College team was well balanced with a strong mobile set of forwards and quick elusive three-quarters.

The season produced some very torrid and fast games with the highlights being a closely fought loss to St Pat's Town and a very fine win over Rongotai in the season's finale. The forwards were expertly led by A. Kingsbury, who received support from stalwarts such as P. Taylor, S. Crawford, M. King, M. Stephen, and S. Taylor. The backs produced some fine tries and ran with confidence in most games. Special mention must be made of P. Martin who played with skill and courage at full back. I am sure the players of 3A will continue to contribute to the proud rugby heritage of Wellington College in the next few years.

A special thank you to all the supporters of the team this year.

3B TEAM

Team: B. Rickards (captain), J. Ellis (vice captain), P. Siolo, R. Goldsmith, L. Hersel, T. Simpson, G. Binning, M. Foy, M. Boddy, B. Steele, A. Wood, G. Earles, C. Whatman, S. Guiney, G. Pike, M. Fereti, J. Aiono, J. Salesa, A. Tate-Jones.

The team began as a squad of 14 backs and 4 forwards, out of which the coach hoped to mould a fast running team. Many players played in totally new positions to them but were determined to do well wherever they were placed. The 3B's played two games in the C division but with wins of 58 and 82 to nil, were quickly shifted up into a more suitable B division. In the B division the team performed exceptionally well, winning 8 of their 11 matches.

The team was led by their captain B. Rickards, who, for not find a place in the backs and was thrust into the lock dynamic flanker. He was well supported by S. Ellis (vice captain) playing again for the first time at the half back position. Other players who demand recognition are in the forwards - M. Boddy, a third former who was introduced to the position of flanker and became a bloodhound after the ball; L. Hersel, who for so long could not find a place in the backs and was thrust into the lock position where he gave strength to the scrum and speed to the loose ball. In the backsA. Cross, another third former playing at second-five displayed the potential to break into the First XV in later years; C. Whatman, at centre, ran straight and hard, and was a delight to watch. He scored 10 tries before breaking his finger in the game against Taita; J. Aiono, whose attacking flair from fullback made the game an art form, while he ran with the ball

My thanks to all the team for playing such exciting and open rugby.

M.J. Creagh (coach)

4A RUGBY

Coaches: L.F. Gardiner, D.M. McHalick

Team: S. Waddell (captain), T. Bradley (vice captain), M. Bond, R. Cameron, E. Catherwood, M. Christie, T. Davis, R. Gilberd, G. Hall, G. Halliday, N. Hollands, A. Howman, A. Josefa, G. Martin, G. Pauling, P. Ryan, T. Stroud, A. Wellings.

The 4As were not the hardest of workers at practice. Indeed they frequently drove their elderly coaches to distraction, or to drink.

The team’s performances up to the final match, ranged from promising and spasmodically brilliant, to absolutely dreadful, and yet they put together the best record of wins in some twenty years by a Wellington College team in this grade.

But the climax of the season was such a dedicated and skilful, non-stop out-pouring of heroic effort, that, as far as the afore-mentioned harassed coaches were concerned, all was forgiven.

It was the twelfth and final game against the previously unbeaten Silverstream XV in which all the hopes and aspirations for the team’s performance were realised and surpassed.

By a convincing 1O points to 4 the unbeatable had fallen and 4A finished the match, and the season, exhausted but proud, while their elated coaches purred in the reflected glory. The parents were rewarded too, for their unfailing loyalty on the sideline.

There were many good individual performances during the season, but top credit must go to captain Stuart Waddell for ability, leadership and example, which until that last glorious contest was only occasionally echoed by the team as a whole.

Played: 12, Won: 10, Lost: 2

Points for: 187, Points against: 60

4B TEAM

Team: H. Ailao, C. Clements, M. Dickens, A. Dobbs, D. Harland, M. Kearns, B. McDonnell, H. McFarlane, G. Mardon, R. Newton, J. Ngatai, A. Simonsen, D. Stevenson, R. Walshe (captain), C. Bradnock, G. Mason, M. Graham.

The team played extremely well this year, winning their grade. Vast improvements were made throughout the year in developing teamwork and individually full back Cadell Bradnock and locks Glenn Mason and Mark Graham made considerable progress with their general play.

A. Lai

5A TEAM

This year’s 5A team had an outstanding season, winning all but one game, and thus coming top of their grade. Not only was their performance on the field well above average, and in many cases exceptional for this level, but also their enthusiasm, co-operation and team-spirit were energetically sustained throughout the whole season, off the field as well.

One of the highlights of the team was to act as a curtain raiser to the 100th game between St Pat’s and Wellington College Firsts. Unfortunately, because of the weather, this game had to be played on No. 3, rather than on the main field. However, it was an exciting game, well fought by both sides, with Wellington eventually emerging the victors by 12-8.

The team gained very high scores in many of the games, and this was in no small measure due to Nick Moen’s (half back) flair and style for the game, his good sense of knowing exactly what to do with the ball in any given situation; Justin Gray’s accurate kicking, and the examples of reliable and hard-fought play given to the forwards by Malcolm Emeny (flanker) and to the backs by captain Andrew Abernethy (First 5). In fact, all members of the team deserve praise for their performances which improved with every game - they learnt confidence in using the whole field, in moving the ball quickly from the forwards to the backs, and in ensuring a good defence by marking their opponents and by predicting the movement of others. The team I’m sure, also derived confidence and support form the regular presence and encouragement of the parents, whom I would like to thank.

J. Tate

Absent: M. Callicoat

Back Row: Mr J.D. Tate (coach), J. Ward, I. Tulloch, M. Craig, S. Willougby, I. Dobbs, N. Taylor, A. McLellan, B. Allison

Front Row: D. Simpson, P. Levack, D. Miller, M. Emeny, A. Abernethy, J. Gray, R. Williams, N. Moen

FIRST XV

Third Row (left to right): R.J. Hebenton, M.A. Gibson, G.R. Menzies, P.J. McMillan, T.S. Ballard, B. Craig

Second Row: Mr V. Allen (Manager), P. Manase, D.M. Molony, T.M. Holthausen, D.S. To'o, M.R. Halliday, Mr S. Albrey (coach)

Front Row: P.N. Jackson, R.G. Stokes, M.E. Kingsbury, A.I. Tiatia (vice-captain), M.R. Heron (captain), P.T. Schuster, S.J. Holden, M. Manase

WELLINGTON COLLEGE V ST PATS CENTENARY MATCH

The undoubted highlight of the Wellington College rugby calendar for 1984 was the Centenary match between the school and St Patrick's (Town).

The chance to play in this game was looked forward tci with both honour and trepidation. It was, regardless of some comment, not just another annual game. The pressure and tension that built up in the days preceding the game was almost unfair to those players who were to be responsible for the final result.

The co-operation of the soccer fraternity in allowing the field to be changed around added to the spectacle of the game. Both colleges owe a debt of thanks to the Welling ton Referees’ Association for recognising the importance of the fixture and appointing New Zealand’s number one referee, Graeme Harrison to the fixture, and Warwick Bringans and Paul Tindall, both Old Boys of the respective colleges, as touch judges.

The support that both colleges received from the terraces was a great spur and the large number of Old Boys present helped to reinforce the strong traditional ties of such a fixture.

At the kick-off St Pats XV went straight onto the attack and sustained the pressure for much of the first half.

During this lengthy onslaught it was only the well organised defence of the Wellington College team that prevented their line from being crossed. A penalty apiece made the half-time score 3-all.

It has never been revealed what was said at the half-time talk in the Wellington camp, but the players re-entered the fray with renewed determination. It was now St Pats’ turn to experience the pressure of their line being threatened on numerous occasions.

The final ten minutes saw play see-saw backwards and forwards. The dedication of both teams, however, saw their try lines remain intact and at full time 3-all still stood. A fitting result for such an historic occasion.

WELLINGTON COLLEGE AND ST PATRICK'S COLLEGE (TOWN) FIRST XVS FOR 100TH GAME

Menzies tackles while Holden looks on - St Pats Town game

P. Kelly and M. Heron after the centennial game.

Third Row (left to right): P. Manase, G.R. Menzies, R.J. Hebenton, M.E. Kingsbury, T.S. Ballard, B. Craig, N.K. Wiffin, P.J. McMillan, J.F.L. Schaumkell, A.M. Lynch, D.P. Geraghty, P.M. Wright, M.S. Smith, J.E. Bell, C.J.T. Carter

Second Row: M. Manase, G.L. Wyman, A.I. Tiatia, M.R. Halliday, M.A. Gibson, D.S. To'o, D.M. Molony, T.M. Holthausen, D.P. O'Brien, M.T. Christie, B.M. Pope, P.A. Lacey, B.M.J. Millen, J. Savali, C.T. Maunder (vice captain)

Front Row: P.N. Jackson, P.T. Schuster, S.J. Holden, Mr J. Cormack, Mr V. Allen (manager), Mr S. Albrey (coach). Mr H. Rees-Thomas (Headmaster), M.A. Heron (captain), P.T.A.E. Kelly (captain), Fr B.T. Wysocki (Rector), Fr D.M. Benton (coach), Mr B.J.O'Halloran (manager), Mr B.D. Kelly (Assistant coach), M.J. McCarthy, F.M Wyatr, S.F. Hendry

NB. Wellington College score is the first listed. Aotea Heretaunga

RUGBY SCORESHEET

PUPIL'S PERSPECTIVE

From a $350,000 dream in 1979 to a $1,000,000 reality, the new Wellington College community sports centre is now complete and is to be officially opened on Friday, 28 September.

The Governor General, Sir David Beattie, will officially open the centre at 3.15pm on Friday, 28 September. This will mark the start of the centre's service to the college, and outside school hours, to the community.

The centre provides a huge gymnasium (with a floor space of 650 square metres and a ceiling height of 6.4 metres), separate weight training room, equipment lockers for community users, two changing rooms, lecture rooms, games room and a social lounge. Seating capacity is 600.

In addition, the centre boasts the ability to broadcast

television and radio.

Taking advantage of this feature will be radio announcer Lindsay Yeo of 2ZB, who will host his radio programme from the centre from 6am on Friday, 28 September.

On Saturday, 29 September, the centre will be open to the community and guided tours will be conducted.

Plans for a matching arts centre are nearly complete. Construction is due to be started early 1985 beside the sports centre.

R. Wong She (5A)

R. Wong She was a regional winner in the Community Newspapers' Association and Lottery Board Press Release competition with the above report.

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SECOND XV

Back Row (left to right): R. Sudell, R. Harris, A. McCallum, R. Fa'amalepe-Jones, M. Hull, I. Misa

Middle Row: B. Peleti, M. Brown, P. lfi, C. Tuohy, C. Richardson

Front Row: Mr J. Porter (manager), B. Carpenter, P. Bramley, B. Sutton (vice captain), S. Bantord, N. Wiffin, Mr S .Tamihere (coach)

Insets: S. Taufefei, M. Stinson • Absent: A. Liko

Staff team binding well against the 3rd XV scrum.

S. Albrey in action against the 3rd XV.

Anthony Markham

SWIMMING

There is a lot of depth in swimming talent at Wellington College. This year again, we fielded a very strong swimming team which had a lot of success in the inter-college swimming sports, and our own college competitions saw a very high standard of swimming as well.

School Swimming Sports

There was again a very enthusiastic response to this year's swimming sports. It was very encouraging to see a far greater participation from the sixth and seventh forms than was the case last year.

Preliminaries were held in the college pool on Wednesday 15th and Thursday 16th February. The highlight of the preliminaries was the fifth form relay win by Bruce McGechan, Mark Gibson, Peter Larsen and Andrew Howman of SA who broke the old relay record by more than five seconds and in doing so swam a time faster than any of the sixth, and seventh form relays.

On Tuesday 21st February, the championship and non championship finalists assembled at the Freyberg pool for a very enjoyable competition with some excellent performances. Five new records were set.

Peter Larsen set a new mark of 18.45s in the U-15 one length freestyle, while Jeremy Baker produced a new U- 15 one length backstroke time of 22.2s. The impressive swimming of Eddie Charles, Stephen Larsen and Phil Levack ensured lively competition in the U-14 grade while Peter Larsen, Andrew Howman and Adam Perrott dominated the U-15, U-16 and over 16 competitions respectively. Adam Perrott was particularly impressive in winning all ten races he entered with his very powerful swimming.

Thanks must be given to the students and staff who helped with the organisation and the running of the preliminaries and the finals. Thanks also must be offered to the Freyberg pool staff for their co-operation and help.

Wellington Quadrangular Swimming Sports

The Quadrangular Swimming Carnival was held at the Freyberg pool on Friday 24th February, between Welling ton, St Pats, Rongotai and Scots Colleges. Although this meeting is always characterised by a very friendly atmosphere between the colleges- many of the boys belong to the same swimming club, the competition nevertheless is always very keen.

Our team did exceptionally well, dominating the meet with 21 wins from the 40 event programme. The senior team was particularly strong in winning eleven of their fourteen events. Highlights included a clean sweep of all eight medley and freestyle relays, as well as setting three of the four new centre records and equalling another.

There were some notable individual performances to emerge from such a fine team effort. In the U-14 grade, Eddie Charles swam strongly to take out both the one and two lengths freestyle races. Andrew Howman set a new U-16 one length backstroke record of 21.3s. In the senior grade, Stu Holden won the two and three length breast- stroke races in fine style, while Brent Rollings took out the two and three lengths backstroke in the same way. The senior freestyle relay of Axel Ecke, Simon Holst, Neil Wiffin and Adam Perrott equalled the centre record, while Adam Perrott went further to win the senior individual medley, and to set two further records in the one length butterfly (18.3s) and the two lengths butterfly (43.6s).

Quadrangular Title Holders

33m Under 14 Freestyle E. Charles

66m Under 14 Freestyle E. Charles

33m Under 14 Backstroke S. Larsen

33m Under 16 Backstroke A. Howman (Rec. 21.3s)

66m Senior Freestyle S.holst

33m Senior Breaststroke A. Ecke

66m Senior Breaststroke S. Holden

100m Senior Breaststroke S. Holden

66m Senior Backstroke B. Rollings

100m Senior Backstroke B. Rollings

33m Senior Butterfly A. Perrott (Rec. 18.3s)

66m Senior Butterfly A. Perrott (Rec. 43.6s)

Senior Individual Medley A. Perrott

U14 Freestyle Medley Relay E. Charles, S. Larsen, C. Slade, P. Levack

U15 Freestyle Medley Relay P. Larsen, M. Lawrey, S. Matheson, G. Ross

U16 Freestyle Medley Relay A. Howman, M. McGechan, M. Gibson, R. Karau

Senior Freestyle Relay A. Perrott, A. Ecke, S. Holst, N. Wiffen

Senior Medley Relay A. Perrott, A. Ecke, S. Holden, S. Holst

A special thanks to those senior boys who assisted in the running of these sports. We hosted the Carnival this year, and the smooth running of this meet was due in large part to their help and co-operation as officials.

Wellington Secondary School Relay Championships

These championships were held on Sunday 15th July, at the Tawa Pool. They consist of six swimmers from each school, two of whom must be third formers, two from the fourth form and the remaining two from the senior school. Our team included Eddie Charles, Stephen Larsen (third form), Stephen Matheson, Jason Davis (fourth form), Peter Larsen (fifth form) and Adam Perrott (seventh form).

Our relay team performed extremely well in winning the competition by a length and a half from Aotea College. Each swimmer swam 50m and in doing so set a new centre record of 3 mins 0.8 sees.

Adam Perrott

Adam Perrott, and his brother Jeremy (1978-1982) have been two of the most outstanding swimming talents that have been through Wellington College (especially in recent years). This will be Adam’s last year.

A very powerful and aggressive swimmer, Adam has made an enormous contribution to swimming at Welling ton College. He has dominated the college senior championships for the last two years by winning every race in that grade, setting five new college records, and five new college best-times.

He has twice captained a very strong Wellington College team to success in the Wellington Quadrangular Swimming Carnival (personally setting four new quadrangular records, and two new best-times), and has twice led the College six-strong freestyle relay team to consecutive victories (both new records) in the Wellington Secondary Schools relay championships (1983 and 1984)_ His strong swimming has also been a great asset to the senior water polo team, for which he has been an integral member.

Adam captained last year’s successful Cook Strait and Lake Taupo relay team. His contribution through the tortuous months of training and during each crossing - both as a leader and a swimmer - was immeasurable. We wish Adam well for the future.

Open Water Swimming

This year a series of impressive open water swims were completed by a 14 year old 4th former, Jason Davis.

On February 11th he completed the 5.6m Kapiti to mainland swim in 1 hour 52 mins. He was the youngest swimmer in the race, the second man home, with fourth placing overall.

In the 6km mini marathon in the Wellington Harbour on March 17th, Jason came home first out of 14starters, with a fine time of 1 hour 43 mins 17 secs.

In the 2 mile handicap race across Lake Wintoa on March 4th there were 136 swimmers. Jason started in 76th place and finished a very creditable second. He was the second male home and won the Brian Fothergill cup for the first junior male to finish. His time was 48 mins.

We congratulate Jason on these fine performances.

Summary: There has always been a good depth of swimming talent at Wellington College. Successes like those achieved this year in the various inter-college competitions reflect this. It is disappointing to note that the college itself had very little to do with the development of such talent, or the much needed instruction required by our many non-swimmers.

What at present frustrates the development of any sequential swimming programme is that we cannot use our college pool. Unpredictable, often adverse weather conditions, cold water temperatures, the poor surface condition of the pool and the present condition of the pool plant almost totally preclude the use of the pool for such a programme. Timetabling and transport d1fflcult1es to alternative pools compound the problem.

If we are to be able to offer adequate swimming education and opportunity to our boys, we must redevelop our present pool facility. A recent report on such a proposal was undertaken by myself and Mr E.R. Ireland (Consulting Engineer): In a word, the pool needs to be enclosed. Financial commitments to the Sports and Arts Centres however make immediate action impossible.

I thank the headmaster for his advice and concern, as well as those parents and old boys with whom I have discussed various ways of improving the swimming instruction at the college. The constraints remain, however, as does the need for a comprehensive swimming programme. If you can help in any way, please contact me at the college.

M. Vaughan

Brent Rollings displays good freestyle technique

WATER POLO

This year the College placed three teams in the secondary schools grade: a senior team and two junior teams. All three teams had very good seasons and gained some creditable results. Judging on the performances of the junior teams, water polo will become a strong sport in the school.

The senior teams highlight of the inter-school competition was downing one of the top schools in the grade, Rongotai by six points to three. This result came late in the season and brought our placing in the grade to a creditable 4th position.

It was during the Labour weekend inter-school competition that the senior team, with the help of a few top juniors, played its best water polo. Here the team "put it together" to beat St Patrick’s (Wellington) twice by scores of 12-8 and 16-7. The college also beat St Bernard’s 12-10 and lost to the eventual winners, Rongotai. Players named in the tournament team were Adam Perrott and Mark Allingham. Players to represent Wellington in the secondary schools provincial tournament were Cameron Kyle and Mark Allingham, the latter being also named in the New Zealand Under-18 Water Polo Squad.

Thanks must go to Mr Vaughan who put a lot of his time into coaching the college teams throughout the year. Without him the sport would not have done as well as it has this year.

M. Allingham 6B10

There has been an increased interest in Waterpolo this year, and next year promises even greater numbers of players. At present there is a need for interested parents, brothers, old boys, or others who could help in the coaching of this sport. If you could help in this capacity, please contact me at the college or at home (795-507).

My personal thanks to Mark Allingham, Adam Perrott and Cameron Kyle for their help this year, and Mr Allingham for his valuable advice and support throughout the year.

M_ Vaughan

Adam Perrott displays a powerful butterfly stroke

Mark Allingham passes under pressure during waterpolo practice.

Underwater Hockey

Top (left to right) R. Goldsmith, S. Clegg, A. McCallum, Z. Paris, J. Gray, D. Phipps, I. Curtain

Front: F. Cleverly, M. Perry, M. Jack, Mr P. Kerr, E. Falconer, P. Egley

Skiing team

Back Row: T. Stroud, M. Heron, C. Siers, Mr P. Kerr

Front Row: L. Falconer, P. Willis, E. Falconer, G. Marden

WATERPOLO

Back Row (from left): B. Rollings, M. Gibson, P. Larsen, S. Allingham, R. Karau, P. Martin

Middle Row: Mr M. Vaughan (coach), N. Taylor, A. Howman, P. Barrett, S. Holden, C. Kyle, E. Charles, G. Christie

Front Row: G. Bird, S. Larsen, B. Varouhas, M. Aflingham (captain), A. Perrott, C. Slade, R. England, P. Levack

WELLINGTON COLLEGE SWIMMING TEAM

Back Row (from left): S. Holden, L. Gheysen, A. Ecke, N. Wiffin, G. Ross, B. Rollings

Middle Row: Mr M. Vaughan (swimming master), S. Matheson, C. Slade, A. Howman, D. Taylor, P. Martin, c. Kyle, E. Charles

Front Row: P. Levack, S. Larsen, M. Gibson, A. Perrott (captain), P. Larsen, R. Karau, M. Lawrey, G. Bird

WELLINGTON COLLEGE RELAY TEAM

Back Row: (left to right) S. Matheson, J. Davis, Mr M. Vaughan (swimming master)

Front Row: S. Larsen, A. Perrott, P. Larsen, E. Charles

TABLE TENNIS

For most of this year the small group of serious table tennis players have had to look outside the school for playing facilities. The new Sports Centre will hopefully make table tennis more accessible to more pupils.

The more capable players in the school continue to play for their various clubs in the local inter-club competition. The school has, however, continued to provide the opportunity for pupils to play in the lower grades.

Our top players continued to make up a good proportion of the local representative teams and to make an impact at national level. The school again dominated the National Secondary Schools competition.

Summer lnter-club Competition. Wellington Table Tennis Association. The following pupils played in school teams: P. Ash, A. Kelly, M. Parmar, M. Juran, M. Mead, G. Hall, A. Simonsen, P. Strachan, and A. White. Winter lnterclub Competition.

C. Grade: M. Juran, M. Mead, M. Parmer. D Grade (two teams): A. White, P. Strachan, M. Ireland, D. Van Oosten, A. Simonsen, M. Hull, P. Swallow, P. Kelly, D. Hall.

School Championships:

This event did not attract the entries of some previous years, but the various matches were keenly contested. Robert Kerr completed five successive victories in the Open singles to retain the Freeman Cup.

Open Singles: R. Kerr beat K. Aldersley

Open Doubles: R. Kerr and C. Siers beat C. Richardson and B. Rollings.

Under-15 Singles: S. Matheson beat P. Strachan.

Wellington Secondary Schools' Championships:

Individual Events:

Under-18 Boys' Singles: Winner G. Marshall

Under-18 Boys' Doubles: Winners G. Marshall and partner

Under-15 Boys' Singles: Winner A. White

Secondary School Teams' Championship:

The college continued to dominate this event. We won the Wellington Association competition for the sixth year in succession and thus qualified to play in the North Island finals. It was a major expedition to travel to Whangarei to play in this event. However we were untroubled throughout and won the final against National Titleholders Westlake Boys High School 6-1.

The national final was played in Wellington against Roncalli College, Timaru. This team, effectively the South Canterbury Under-15 representative team, had some early chances but were overwhelmed by a score of 10-1. The school thus regained the title held in 1981 and 1982. The team for all three tournaments was Robert Kerr (Captain), Keith Aldersley and Craig Richardson

Honours Pockets 1984: K. Aldersley, R. Kerr, C. Richardson. Representative Honours 1984: Wellington U18 Team for National Championships: K. Aldersley, R. Kerr, C. Richardson.

Wellington Men’s Team: K. Aldersley, R. Kerr.

Wellington Under-18 Boys’ Team for National Championships: R. Kerr (captain), K. Aldersley, C. Richardson. Wellington Under-15 Boy’s Team for National Champion ships: J. Wong

Wellington Juniors against Northland in May and/or Manawatu in May: M. Juran, R. Kerr, G. Marshall, S. Matheson, M. Parmar, C. Richardson, P. Strachan, A. White.

National Rankings 1984:

Boys Under-18: 6th Robert Kerr; 10th Keith Aldersley.

Wellington Association Rankings 1984:

Men: 2nd Robert Kerr; 3rd Keith Aldersley.

Boys: 1st Robert Kerr, 2nd Keith Aldersley; 4th Craig Richardson; 8th Jason Wong; 9th Garry Marshall; 10th Steven Matheson.

TENNIS

This year has in general been highly successful for tennis. It started off with the local inter-school competition. We played Rongotai first, losing narrowly 4-5. However the match against Scots College was won in grand style 9-0 and the St Pats match was won 6-3.

In the non-local fixtures we played Napier Boys’ High School which resulted in a comfortable win for both the Juniors and the Seniors. Our fourth and fifth form teams played Palmerston North Boys’ High resulting in a win to the fifth form and a narrow loss for the fourth form team. A new inter-school fixture was introduced this year against Marlborough Boys’ High. They came here highly rated with their senior team which had been unbeaten for three seasons. They beat us 5-4. The fixture was keenly con tested and it looks to be a worthwhile addition to the tennis calendar

The last fixture for the 1983-84 season was the Quadrangular Tournament which we hosted this year. Our hopes were set back somewhat when one of our top players, Graeme Edie, was injured only days before the event and this considerably weakened the team. Due to the weather conditions we began play at the Indoor Tennis Centre. We played Auckland Grammar first up and against a very strong team lost 1-8 with Robert Kerr picking up the first match from Auckland in three years. In the afternoon we suffered our second defeat against Hamilton Boys’ High, going down 3-6. The next morning we played traditional rivals, Palmerston North Boys’ High for the “Wooden Spoon” and came out winners, 7-2. The tournament team was Andrew Davidson, Paul Swallow, Simon Ellis, Todd Simmonds, Robert Kerr, Malcolm Chong and Glen Wyman.

The school senior championship was won by Andrew Davidson, with the junior championship going to Anthony Cottle. The school doubles went to Graeme Edie and Simon Ellis with Andrew Davidson and Paul Swallow runners up.

In the third term we travelled to Hastings and won the juniors 20-0 while a depleted senior team won narrowly 11-9. lnterform tennis got under way with SAN winning the fifth form competition but the third and fourth form competitions were unable to be held due to the welcome renovation of the tennis courts. One court is to be added and the other three will be completely upgraded.

So with new facilities and the emergence of several promising juniors, tennis looks set for a fine year in 1985.

Paul Swallow

UNDERWATER HOCKEY

1984 saw an upsurge in the numbers of our Underwater Hockey fraternity. The games, held initially on a Thursday and then on a Tuesday saw an enthusiastic group turn up to the Boys’ Institute Baths each week for an evening’s games organised by Jill Ford of Wellington East Girls’ College.

Under the watchful eye of our Coach, Craig, our two teams, Senior and Junior played opposing teams from six other secondary schools, as well as several social games against girls’ teams. The Juniors had a very successful season winning 10 out of their 12 games. Congratulations to M. Jack for being selected as a Wellington representative. After an initial slow start, the senior team improved dramatically and finished the season with 8 wins.

TABLE TENNIS (left to right): R. Kerr, C. Richardson, K. Aldersley, Mr D. Cook (coach)

TENNIS TEAM.

Back Row (left to right): Mr J. Porter (manager), S. Ellis, G. Wyman, G. Edie, T. Simmonds

Front Row: M. Chong, P. Swallow, A. Davidson, R. Kerr

The Jack Brothers fully deserved their Honours Pockets. SENIOR Z. Paris (Captain)

J. Morgan P.Jack

A. Illingworth E. Falconer

A. McCallum

J. Gray

P. Egley

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7A1

Form Teacher: Mr R. Meldrum

Adams, G.D.

Alexander, S.J.

Blackmore, T.J.

Chan C

Chan, E.P.K.

* Clulee, D.

Faamalepe-Jones, R.J.

Griffiths, R.J.

Kan, R. Kingsbury, M.E.

Macleod, P.J.

Martin, R.W.C.

Mead, M.S.

Misa, 1.M.

* Peacock, K. Rickards, B. Rothwell, M.W. Rush, D.J.

Taufale, N.I.

* Thompson, J. Thompson, M.H. Willis, P.L.

7A2

Form Teacher: Mr M. Pallin

* Ash, A.P.

Barr, Q.M.

Cook, M.I.

Currie, J.R.

Duncan, C.A.

Elgar, K.R.

Eyles, J.O.

Gebbie, A.E.

Ingram, P.S.

Moore, G.M.

Norman, A. Parmar, M.I.

Patel, G.K.

Pemberton, S.J.

Perinpanayagam, H.E.R.

* Robinson, D. Simmonds, T.A. Swallow, P.O.

Wurms, T.R.

7A3

Form Teacher: Mr R. Corliss

Birks, A.H.

Buick-Constable, A.M.

Caughley, A.J.

Chandra, M. Davidson, A.J.

Falconer, E.H.

Hull,M.W.

Jenkin, P. Leung, K.

McKay, R.H.

McParland, M.K

Miller, C.B.

Quinn, S.P.

Reddy, T To’o, D.S.

Westphall, I.F.

Wiffin, N.K.

Wong She, B.A. Young, W.A.

7A4

Form Teacher: Ms. J. Eastgate Chin, J.D.

Cowan, C.J.

Don, D.N.

Gainsford, I.J.

Griffiths, A.G.

Herbert, J.M.

Hinkley, J.T.

Jeram, M. Kwing, J. Lee, P. Livingstone, M.I.

McMillan, P.J. Sinclair, M.I. Truong, H.T. Usher, J.D. Wilson, S.F.

7A5

Form Teacher: Mr R. Stuart Aldersley, K.D.

Collins, D.

Egley, P.H.

England, J.C.C.

Kumar, N. Linklater, J. Morrison, J.S.

Perrott, A.H.L.

Phelvin, K.W.

Quinn, D.R.

Seow, C.T.

Shaw, T. Stefanidis, K.R. Strahan, B.R.

Sutton, B.C.

Turnbull, D.G. Wu, M.K.

7A6

Form Teacher: Mr K. Tattersall Bridge, J.T. Frusin, A. Harcourt, G.P.M.

* Harcourt, J. Heron, M.R.

Kerr, A.S.D.

Kerr, R.J. Markham, A. Molony, D.M.

* Pickworth. S. Powell, M.R. Siers, C.J.

* Wallace, S.

6B1

Form Teacher: Dr. J. Mehl Batsch, S. Bougen, S. Elia, N.P. Ete, I.O.

Goode, S.B.

Houston, J.D.

Jack, P.L.

Kyle, C.J.

Liavas, A. McCallum, A.O.

Morgan-Lynch, D.G. Roper, G.K. Schwass, V.W.

6B2

Form Teacher: Mr P. Kerr Alexander, G.W. Allan, R.J.F. Antrobus, S.V. Chu, E.P. Ford, D.S. Gheysen, L. Halliday, M.R. Jones, P.E. Makanji, S. McGuinness, CAW.

Parag, J.V.

Rhodes-Robinson, G.C. Siolo, I.A.

Song, R.C.Y.

Tiatia, A.I.

6B3

Form Teacher: Mr J.D. Tate

Ballard, I.S.

Bramley, P.G.

Buchanan, C.W.

Clayton, M.G.I.

Cleverley, F. Cox, M.J.

Deo, F.D.

Ecke, A.

Ford, G.D.

Govind, A.K.

Heng, Sanghareth Heng, Sanghara

Kelly, D.J.

Kumar, S.

Lal, J.

Lubransky, J.B. MacDonald, R.J.

MacFarlane, A.J.

Scharnke, M. Scobie, D.W.

Simpson, T.E. Stinson, D.A.

Tong, D.C.

Wardle, D.W. Wharton, P.F.

Williams, C.S.

Zodgekar, S.A Verma, D.

Vine, M.J. Winchester, J.W.P.

6B4

Form Teacher: Mrs C. Archer

Adams, C.

Barrett, M.F.

Bishop, M.J.

Boulieris, L.

Brown, R.D.

Burgess, S.C.

Bushe, B.A.

Chong, M.G.

Dalgliesh, S.W.

Elgar, N.E.

Forsyth, M.E.

Frusin, Y.

Heald, A.B.

Hunter, A.J.

Kennett, S.R.

Kirker, A.I.

Laking, G.R.

Naik, D.K.

Noble, R.J.

Phillips, G.J.

Sanderson, K.M.

Stobart, O.P.

Thompson, A.J.

Watmough, B.R.L.

Zimmerman, R.P.

6B5

Form Teacher: Dr. N. Hayman

Sanford, S.M.

Bell, S.D.

Booth, A.M.

Chong C.W.

Clark, S.D.

Clarke, J.R.

Faletolu, M.L.

Hickman, T.J.B.

Hill, A.C.

Houdalakis, J.

Lecaude J.P.F.

* Lourie, B.

Mason S.E.

Moss, D.M.

Packer, G.W.

Perry, M.J.

Phipps, P.B.

Rollings, B.C.

Seow, C.

Taylor, D.J.

Wake, S.G.

Wilson, J.L.

Wyman, G.L.

Yeoman, M.D.

6B6

Form Teacher: Mr. M. Delceg

Baylis, O.O.

Beaglehole, J.T. Brander, N.G.

Buxton, W.G.

Ferrier, D.R.

Foster, A.R.

Holthausen, T.M.

Kemp, A.G.

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Taufale, S. Trustrum, D.H. Verma, D. Vine, M.J. Winchester, J.W.P.

6B7

Form Teacher: Mr D. Martin Bish, T.R. Brown, W.A. Champak, K.R. Douglas, J.A. Edie, G.R. Fereti, T. Hessell, L.W. Mawson, T.P.R. McGregor, J.A. Mengel, B.G. O'Grady, T.J. Pettit, P.C.

* Sanderson, J. Sheppard, C.K. Siolo, I. Squire, M.S.

Stojanovich, S. Strange, T.A.D.

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6B8

Form Teacher: Mr V. Paulson

Bell, C.D. Bikouvarakis, S. Dayal, B.R.

Downs, S.J.A.

Gaeta, A.

Gray, J.T. Healey, I.G. James, T.M.

Jones, J.J.K.

Kotlyar, M. Little M.C.

Mccutcheon, A.P. Morgan, J.M.

Nassif, A.G.

* Rayner, J. Spiers, R.G.

Yee, D.B.

6B9

Form Teacher: Mr A. Lai

Bava, K.R.

Illingworth, A.C.

Moananu, M.E.

Mounsey-Smith, P.M. O'Connor, S.J.

Obren, J.D.

Obren, R.J.

Peleti, B.

Pillar, K.C.

Rainey, S.J.

Ritchie M.D.

Smiler, R.P.

Tuckett, S.A.

Tuohy, C.P.

Ward, J.G.

6B10

Form Teacher: Mr G. Oaks

Aiken, G.H.

Allingham, M.R. Barron, A.G. Bradley, R.0. Brown M.W.

* Bush, A. Carpenter, W.B.

* Craig, B. Douglas, J.A. Du Chateau J.P.

Earles, C.R.

Egley, R.D.

Forgan, R.K.

Gibbens, R.H. Gray, G.M.

Harris, R.M.A.

Hodson, A.J.

Jackson, P.N.

* Jefferies, B. Kelly, P.O.

* Kilmister, A. Kitchin, M.A.

Myers, M.C. Salmon, K.S.C.

6B11

Form Teacher: Mr R. Katipa

Kingston, J.C. Kinzett, G.J.

Kumar, R.T.

Lambrou, N. Moir, B.G.

Molloy, R.G.

O'Rorke, M.K. Paris, Z.

Peacock, C.J.R.

Phear, S.P.A.

Prema, N.

Ranji, C.R.

Ross, H.A.B.

Sinclair, A. Skilton, R.N. Sudell, R.C.

Taulelei, S. Williamson, J.R.

Willis, B.G.

Wong She, S.K.

Woodward, R.D.

5A

Form Teacher: Mr R. Bradley

Allingham, S.R.

Cameron, R.G. Catherwood, E.

Cooper, P.R.

Curtis, M.J.

Daniell, R.G.

Eddy, A.K.

Field, R.C.A.

Fowke, M.R.

Fung D.

Gibson, M.A.

Goddard, J. Grantham, T.J.C.

Grieve, G.D.

Hall, D.

Hamer, P.A.

Harper, J.P.

Hawke, R.M.

Howman, A.E.

Kane, C.D.

Larsen, P. D.

McGechan, B.A.

McLaren, M.S.

McNamara, P.M.S.

Marshall, G.R.

Mason, G.P.D.

Raynes, G. V.

Steele, B.D.

Taylor, S.P.

Tulloch, P.G.

Tyler, R.H.C.

Wong-She, R.B.

Zwartz, D.P.

5AL

Form Teacher: Mr R. Durant

Ansell, P.A.

Baldey, J.R.P.

Berryman, T.A.

Birks, J.K.

Brown, A.J.

Cockburn, A.A.

Chapman, L.P.

Cole, D.J.

Cuff, R.J.

Dow, C.J.

Dome, D.M.

Hamilton, T.R. Isbister, M.H.

Kristiansen, J.B.

Lane, G.N. Lawrey, M.P.

Macleod, M.K.

Miller, J.P.

Motu, T.

Noble, R.L.G.

O’Grady, S.D.

Patel, S.R.

Pearce, M.J.W.

Shand, P.B.

Smith, G.A.

Stephen, J.A.

Szusterman, J. Thomson, A.E.

Turnbull, M.J.

Turver, M.L.

Vasan, N.R.

Wilson, K.M.

Wong, O.

5AN

Form Teacher: Mr. E. Salem Braithwaite, D. Brandt, F. Camberis, A. Chin, C. Cooper, M. Ellis, D. Ellis, S. Gupta, D. Hall, G. Knight, J. Lapwood, J. Lee, M. McGhie, N. Mcwatters, I. Martin, G. Mellsop, J. Nixon, P. Olsson, R. Penlington, M. Rhodes-Robinson, D. Robertson, A.J.F. Robinson, W.D. Rietveld, D. Sloane, D. Stephens, R.D. Stephen, M. Sun, D. Taylor, P. Tiefenbacher, K. Tulloch, P. Tulloch, R. Whatman, C. Willis, M. Westphall, M. Yee, M.

5AG

Form Teacher: Mr M.J. Creagh

Allan, D.R. Arapis, C. Baxter, C.A. Bowyer, C.J. Brown, A.J.R. Chrstie, M.D. Ellis, A.J.T. Ellis, J. Fa’amalepe-Jones, J.T. Griffiths, C.R. Harker, J.J. Hennessey, B.M. Hollands, N.J.H. Jakab, G, Johns, A.B. Johnston, M.A.

Karau, R.K.

Kibblewhite, C.J.

Lane, C.E.

Larsen, A.R.

Mcstay, G.W.

Palmer, R.M.

Pell, J.M.

Pike, G.J.

Smith, D.I.

Smith, G.H.8.

Stallworthy, D.K.

Swann, G.M.

Wear, J.L.

Ward, A.J.

Wright, D.L.M. Wright, S.H. Xirafakis, B.

5G1

Form Teacher: Mr B.H. Farland Anson, J. Barrett, M.C. Bikouvarakis, N. Bruce, D.C.J.

Bruce, R.J.

*Buck, D.J. Coles, M.J. Courtier, C.S. *Crawford, S. Dobbs, A. Faletolu, M.

*Green, B.J. Hewitt, R. Hodge, S.S. Houtas, A. Imamura, S. Jenkin, D.F. Kibble, J.H. McKay, A. Milliken, P.M. Mitchell, P.J. Molloy, A. Powell, D.J. Poy, E. Radaich, A. Roberts, D.H.

Stokes, R.G. Stroud, T.G. Utoikamanu, K. Ward, S.J

5G2

Form Teacher: Mr J. Porter Blacklock, B. Bradley, S. Carman, M. Cooper, D. Davidson, A. Dickins, P. Du Chateau, P. Enari, N. Feehan, S. Goldsmith, R. Green, A. Harland, M. Kerr, R. Kwocksun, D. Lee, A. Lau-Young, P. McCulloch, A. Mclellan, A. *McNamara, S. Manolakakis, S. Martin, P. Murihead, A. O’Kane, T. Osoita, S. Poutoa, M. *Rowe, C. Simpson, G.

Siolo, P. Stockier, M. Suntinger, K. Suntinger, J. Thomas, J. Tuineau, M. Walshe, R. Willoughby, S.

5ART

Form Teacher: Mr R. Sinclair Anderson, D. Baylis, G. Bhikharidas, M. Buck, K. *Campbell, A.J. Cooper, R.C.J. Crawford, S.J. Diphoorn, C.K. Dobson, K.J. Gebbie, S.K. *Hill, D.J. Hubbard, R. Illingworth, G. Ireland, M. Jones, A. Juran, A. Kearns, A. Martin, A. McConnochie, C.J. McGrail, G. McMeekin, J.W. Moffat, C. Olliver, J.

*Pantelakis, S.L. Peetz, N. Reeks, C. Wheeler, A.R

5TD

Form Teacher: Mrs R.J. Donnelly Aldridge, M. Bui Van, T. *Burns, L. *Donaghue-Cox, P. Fereti, P. Hebenton, R. Hunter, L. Jeram, A. Kanji, D. Kung, H. Livitsanos, B. Marsh, R. Mellor, D. Parbhu, A. Parbhu, K. Pasa, S. Phan, D. Stevenson, D. Trumper, S. Vickers, M. Vogt, L. Wilson, C. Wilson, J. Yip, G.

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4A

Form Teacher: Mrs E. Bradley

Adams, J. Adams, M.D.

Baker, J.W.

Bolitho, C.J.

Boutel, A.E. Brennan, J.B.

Davies-Payne, D. Dearden, R. Dooley, R. Drummond, N.W.

Edgar, R.E. Falconer, L.H.

Grantham, M.R.

Greenwood, R.D.

Haigh, D.R.

Hunter, P. Kingsbury, A.

Klitscher, M.J. Knight, R. Lai, J.

Lau-Young, B.L.

Law, S.D. Livingstone, M.D. Pledger, T.K. Reweti, P.J.A.

Rufaut, N. Silver, R.H. Stobert, C.

Utting, D.S.

Wake, T.J

Whatman, C.S.

Wong-She, R.M.

Young, G.

4A1

Form Teacher: Mr I. Hamill Abernethy, A.H.

Aldersley, D.C.

Brown, M.J.

Burns, A.O.

Chan, H. Cullwick, R.F.C.

Currie, P.B.

Curtain, B.R. Delaney, T.M.

Dinamani, G. Duffell, C.J. Hall, I.B.

Harper, R.A. Hill, A.F.

King, H.T.

Kingsbury, B.J.H.

*Knott, S. Knox, P.G.

Lee, D.C.

McAlister S.J.

Mardon, G.J.

Moon, G.J.

Parsons, M.G.J.

Parry, S.P.

Patel, N.K.

Peacock, J.D.

Potts, E.M. Rampton, J.C.

Robson, S.M.

Ryan, P.A

Sercombe, R.N.

Simonsen, A.J.

Skilton, M.G.

Spence, C.R. Waddel, S.R.

4AN

Form Teacher: Mrs S. Christophersen

Ahn, B.J.

Allison, S.J.

Anderson, H.J

Angus, R. Bond, M.H.

Browne, S.D. Cuttriss, D.J.

Feast, G.

Fraser, D. Garratt, D.I. George, S.R.

Gray, J.P.

Harris, N.J. Hodson, D.P.

Hoy, B.M.

Johns, C.P. Johnson, G.T.

McCallum, C.A.

McFadgen, B. McClelland, J. Mansell, J.H.

Mounsey-Smith, I. O’Neill, I.K.

Park, A.R.L. Patton, J.S.

Riley, C.R. Ritchie, D. Rothwell H.D.

Seed, J. Sercombe, N. Thomson, L. Toomey, M. Ward, D.N. Wellings, A.P. Workman, M.

4G

Form Teacher: Mr M. Dixon

Ahkit, B.A.

Aiono, J.L.

Bainbridge, P.H.

Bradley, T.P.

Carter, A.C. Clark, M.H.

Clayden, P.A.J.

Courtier, B.A.

Cottle, A.M.

Deligiannis, P. Emeny, M.L. Forgan, P.A.

Gray, C.A. Halliday, G.D. Hahladakis, K. Jack, M. Labone, S.

McGuire, J. Morgan, J.A. Mines, W.P.

*Reiri, H. Renwick, J.W. Shaw, D.M

*Shelford, V. Shroff, J.C. Smith, N.A. Stinson, B.C. Tolo, A. Wright, B. Young, M.C

4O

Form Teacher: Mr J.M. Henderson Anthopoulos, K.D. Blacklock, S.P.

*Chambers, J.J. Callicoat, M.J

Cottle, N.J.

Davis, T.J. Dickson, K.W. Guiney, S.R. Goddard, S.

*Johnston, A.R.

Lappas, A.

Lennart, M.J.

Maoate, M.J.

Miller, M.A.

Norman, S. Parbhu, J.E.

Pauling, G.S.

Pomeroy, A.N.J. Ranchhod, S.C.

Ross, J.W.B.

Sheridan, J.S.

Smaal, V.A.

Taulelei, W.J.

To’o, R.A. Tso, S.J.

Varouhas, B.H. Ward, J.B.

Wong-She, A.I.

Wong, J.R. Wyness, A.S

4L

Form Teacher: Mr L. Bedford Brown, G.D. Childs, G.E.

Clarke, I.R. Cooke, N. Davidson, M.D. Davis, A.S. Drabble, K.P. Dunn, A.J.

Fisher, N.I.E. Gilberd, R.W. Houdalakis, F. Irving, G.W. Jessep, R.A. Jones, D.A. Kellahan, W.D. Kent, M.A.

Krisjanous, M.G.

Lind, G.E.

Morgan, D.V.

Patel, R.R. Pope, A.J.

Rush, A.T.

Salla, G. Simpson, C.L.

*Thompson, R.G. Wang, R. Withers, J.P.

4D

Form Teacher: Mr L.V. Allen Balogh, M.G. Burrows, W.E.

Cummings, M. Davis, J.E. *Dixon, M.

Halo, I. Hendrickse, E.P. Hickman, S.R.

*Jamieson, B.

Kueng, N.H.

Lawrence, J.A.

Lowndes, S.J. Luhman, N.G.

McMullan, G.A.

Magill, G.C.

Miles, L.C.

Oliver, F.J. Owen, M.J. *Parker, R. Quinn, G.A. Stedman, H.J. Steele, G.R.

Stewart, F.D.

Taylor, K. Thurston, J.R.H.

Tomane, L. Tuineau, I. Watson, B.L. Wilson, D.L.

4S

Form Teacher: Mr D. Cook

Ailao, H.N.

Barber, J.P. Dayal, S.R. Ete, R.B.

Heap, M.W.

Hogg, J. Jagan, D.H.R.

Karaitiana, T. Lee, B.

Livitsanos, B.V. Love,C.M.

McDonnell, B.H.

Matheson, S.R.

Molony, P.J.

Morgan, G.R.

Ngan, C.K.

Ngatai, J.B.

O’Connor, P.M.

Parbhu, R.D.

Percival, B.P.

Porritt, G.P.

Ross, G.C.

Sheard, A.M.

Shepherd, J. Smith, J.L.

Snelling, P.J.

*Stinson, S. Taylor, L.S.

3A

Form Teacher: Mr M. Jo Chrisophersen

Bates, S.C.

Beaglehole, C.T.

Benison, B. Blades, A.B.

Boutel, G.E.M.

Christie, G.1.G.

Davidson, S.J.

Dransfield, W.J.

Fehl, D. Gosen, J.R.

Hanlon, R.A.

*Harris, G. Hart, B.D.

Hawke, A.G. Holloway, J.W.

Kelly, A. Larsen, S.J.

Lee, S.

McEwen, D.J. McGuigan, D.M.

Morgan-Lynch, S.M. Nicholls, C.R.

Olsson, W.D.

Pohl, C.J.

Pope, D.M.

Stace, J.C.

Stephen, C.M.

Swallow, R.J. Whitaker, A.

Young, L.W.

Young, W. Zwartz, F.B.

3AL

Form Teacher: Mr R.E. Emery

Aitken, J.G. Banks, P.R.

Binning, G. Booth, P.G.

Breton, G.L.Z.

Chin, C.W.

Chester-Dixon, G. Clegg, S.M.

Dickens, M.R.

Dome, A.J.

Eagleton, D.G.

Eastwood, M.A.

Foy, M.D.

Gardiner, S.C.

Gibson, P.J.

Gray, F.C.

Hall,G.A.

*Hogg, A.S. Hogg, G.D.

Kanelos, G.S.K.

Levack, P.B.

McGuire, D.J.M.

McKnight, T.D. O’Connor, M.J.

Phipps, P.D.

Prebble, L.J.

Raphael, S.G.

Sinclair, K.M.

Spry, C.J.

Stevenson, R.A.

Stinson, B.C.

Tulloch, A.S.

3AN

Form Teacher: Mr R.W. Anderson Anderson, D.B.

Barrett, P.J.

Booth, S.C.

Chan, J.

Clare, M.N. Collard, K.W. Curtain, I.A.

Dahya, J.

Don, R.M.

Goh, Y.E.

Green, G.E.

Ingram, S.A.

Karawana, H.M.

Komatas, C.

Letoa, M.

Melling, D.

Mewton, R.J.

Moen, N.P.

Ots, J.B.

Parry, R.D.

Screen, J.J.

Simpson, D.A.

Stevens, H.D.

Strachan, P.R.

Swift, D.W.

Tagauchi, S. Van Melle, B. Walker, K.R. Williams, R. Welsh, A.C Young,, A.

3G

Form Teacher: Mr Vaughan Apanowicz, J.

Bertham, C.D.

Bertos, A.

Boddy, M.F.

Brander, T.R.

Brasell, S.C.

Burcombe, J.P.

Cavanagh, N.M.

Chapman, C.P.

Downes, M.W.

Hamilton, S.R.

Jones, R.W.

Karaitiana, S.J.

Kleer, P.R.

Molloy, S.N.K.

Mudgwick, S.

Oliver, M.J.

Sarfati, M.

Savage, S.H.

Scott, A.O.

Slade, C.J.

Subecz, M.D.

Trow, R.P.D.

Wilkinson, G.J.

Wilson, M.N.

Wineera, H.

3O

Form Teacher: Mr G. Stoop

Alley, J.M.

Allan, S.G. Antrobus, B.M.

Bhikharidas, A. Buck, W.J.

Burke, T.M.

Cheeseright, G.D. Daube, R.E. Drummond, G.C.

Etuata, A.H.

Fereti, M. Gunn, J.

Holland, C.M.

Hughes, R. Kearns, M.N.

Kerse, M.W.L.

Lal, R. Mcinnes, C. Miller, D.P. O’Leary, D.T. O’Regan, J.V. Peacock, N.H.

Rait, M.B.

Ross, T.F.

Sellens, B.D. Shanly, K. Sheard, C.J. Sloane, C.G.D.

Van Oosten, D.A. Wills, D.J.

3L

Form Teacher: Mr A. Hawes Bateman, G.J. Bradnock, C.J. Brittain, A.H. Butland, N.B.

Carse, D.S. Cathie, A.R.

Clarke, D.N.

Curtis, A.P. Day, R.J.

Dobbs, I.A. Emeny, D. Kwing, B. Mcisaac, A.R. Manhaas, R.S.

Marson, D.V.

Nelson, B.S.

Patel, M.P.

Sprenger, F. Taulelei, J. Taylor, N.W.

Thornton, M.C.

Waghorn, J. Watson, J.J.

Watson, S.A.

Whiting, A.

Wilson, M.R.

3D

Form Teacher: Mr J. Allington

Adams, D.

Asafo, I.

Burgess, C.J. *Christie, M.P.

Chan, A.

Clayton, M.W.

Coghlan, B.T.

Fraser, R. *Fujita, J. Goldsmith, P.R.

Hill, S.B.

Hodgetts, D.B.

Juran, M.

Kibble, P.I.

McFarlane, H.F.

Meade, R.W.M.

Nanson, P.W.

Neale, M.M.

Parata, M.G.

Poutoa, E.J.

Powell, L.L.

Quaintance, J.P.

Rama, M.B.

Reedy, A.

Rowling, J.R.G.

Salesa, J.U.T.

Stewart, S.J.P.

Tulloch, I.G.

Walsh, J.R.

White, A.E.

3S

Form Teacher: Mr T. McDonald

Bird, G.W.M.

Burgess, T.J.

Burton, G.M.

Charles, E.

Cross, A.R.

Craig, M.A.

Dorman, P.

Drake, A.J.

England, R.M.D.

Ewing, R.S.

Graham, M. Harland, D.R.

Hellstrom, J.C.

Karantze, A.

Kessell, G.T.

Lilley, B.W.

Lonsdale, A.J.

McConnell, D.J.

Mokotupu, T.J.

Monaghan, C.P.

Murphy, B.J.

Murphy, C.S.

Ryan, G.B.

Saena, J.E.

Tait-Jones, A.O.

Tietjens, J.M.

Upham, S.J.

Zannino, M.

* Left During Year

FORM 7A1

Absent: R. Fa'amalepe-Jones, N. Taufale, D. Rush, R. Griffiths.

FORM 7A3

Back Row (left to right): K. Peacock, T. Blackmore, J. Thompson, P. McLeod, M. Mead, S. Alexander.

Middle Row: Mr R. Meldrum, M. Thompson, C. Adams, M. Rothwell, M. Kingsbury, B. Rickards, C. Chan.

Front Row: R. Martin, E. Chan, P. Willis, I. Mis a, D. Clulee, R. Kan.

Back Row (left to right): D. To'o, A. Davidson, I. Westphal/, M. McParland, W. Young, M. Hull.

Middle. Row: B.. Wong-She, A. Buick-Constable, T. Reddy, C. Miller, A. Birks, P. Jenkin, S. Quinn, Mr R. Corliss.

Front Row: M. Chandra, S. Hagan, R. McKay, A. Caughley, E Falconer, K. Leung

FORM 7A2

FORM 7A4

Back Row (left to right): H.E.R. Perinpanayagam, Q.M. Barr,A. P. Ash, J.O. Eyles, G.M. Moore, P.O. Swallow.

Middle Row: Mr M. Pal/in, A. Norman, S. Pemberton, T.R. Wurms, T.A. Simmonds, J.R. Currie, P.S. Ingram, D. Robinson.

Front Row: C.A. Duncan, M.I. Parmar, M.I. Cook, G.K. Patel, K.R. Elgar, A.E. Gebbie.

Back Row (left to right): A. Griffiths, M. Sinclair, I. Gainsford, J. Herbert.

Middle Row: Ms J. Eastgate, J. Hinkley, S. Wilson, J. Usher, P. McMillan, C. Cowan, P. Lee.

Front Row: J. Kwing, H. Truong, M. Livingstone, D. Don, M. Jeram, J.Chin.

FORM 7A5

FORM 681

Back Row: B. Sutton, A. Perrott, J. Morrison, D. Turnbull, B. Strahan.

Middle Row: Mr R. Stuart, K. Aldersley, P. Egley, D. Collins, K. Stefan/dis, K. Phelvin.

Front Row: D. Quinn, M. Wu, J. England, J. Linklater, T. Shaw, N. Kumar.

Back Row (left to right): Dr J. Mehl, N.Elia, G. Roper, P. Jack, S. Batsch, I. Ete, A. McCallum

Front Row: V. Schwass, S. Bougen, C. Kyle, A. Liavas, S. Goode, J. Houston, D. Morgan-Lynch

FORM 7A6

FORM 682

Back Row (left to right): Mr K. Tattersall, A. Frusin, J. Bridge, D. Molony, J. Harcourt, S. Pickworth, A. Markham.

Front Row: R. Kerr, M. Powell, A.S.D. Kerr, M. Heron, C. Siers, S. Wallace

Back Row (left to right): Mr P. Kerr, G. Rhodes-Robinson, P. Jones, C. McGuinness, M. Halliday, A. Tiatia.

Front Row: S. Antrobus, R. Song, G. Alexander, S. Makanji, E. Chu, D. Ford, J. Parag.

Absent: R. Allan, I. Siolo.

FORM 687

Absent: S. Stojanovich.

FORM 689

Absent: A. Illingworth.

Back Row (left to right): C. Shepherd, T. Mawson, J. Douglas, W. Brown, G. Edie, T. Bish, B. Mengel.

Middle Row: Mr D. Martin, M. Squire, A. Wilson, J. Sanderson, G. Toth, T. O'Grady, I. Siolo.

Front Row: J. McGregor, T. Strange, L. Hessell, G. Tamihana, T. Fereti, K. Champak, P. Pettit.

Back Row (left to right): Mr A. Lai, J. Obren, K. Pillar, S. Rainey, P. Mounsey-Smith, M. Moananu, R. Obren, S. Tuckett.

Front Row: M. Ritchie, C. Tuohy, S. O'Connor, R. Smiler, J. Ward, B. Peleti, K. Bava.

FORM 688

FORM 6 B10

Absent: J. Douglas.

Back Row (left to right): Mr V. Paulson, A. Mccutcheon, D. Yee, M. Little, J. Jones, J. Gray, J. Morgan, R. Spiers, J. Rayner.

Front Row: M. Kotlyar, T. Gaeta, S. Downs, S. Bikouvarakis, I. Healy, T. James, A. Nassif, B. Dayal.

Back Row (left to right): M. Brown, A. Bush, B. Jefferies, A. Kilmister, M. Allingham, G. Gray, B. Craig, R. Harris.

Middle Row: Mr G. Oaks, J. Ou Chateau, R. Bradley, G. Aiken, W. Carpenter, A. Barron, P. Gibbens, R. Forgan, A. Hudson.

Front Row: M. Myers, M. Kitchin, P. Kelly, R. Egley, K. Salmon, C. Earles, P. Jackson.

FORM 683

FORM 685

Back Row (left to right): J. Lubransky, S. Zodgekar, A. Macfar lane, P. Wharton, A. Ecke, I. Ballard, R. MacDonald, P. Bramley, C. Buchanan

Middle Row: Mr J.D. Tate, D. Tong, M. Cox, J. Lal, D. Scobie, F. Deo, D. Stinson, M. Clayton, S. Kumar, D. Kelly.

Front Row: S. Heng, M. Scharnke, C. Williams, D. Wardle, C. Ford, A. Govind, S. Heng, F. Cleverley

Back Row: (left to right): M. Faletolu, G. Parker, T. Hickman, B. Rollings, J. Lecaude, A. Booth, S. Bell, D. Moss, G. Wyman.

Middle Row: Dr N. Hayman, B. Lourie, M. Perry, D. Taylor, C. Seow, S. Clark, J. Houdalakis, J. Wilson, P. Phipps.

Front Row: J. Clarke, S. Wake, S. Mason, A. Hill, S. Banford, M. Yeoman, C. Chong.

FORM 684

Absent: O. Stobar

FORM 686

Absent: D. Baylis.

Back Row (left to right): A. Thompson, M. Forsyth, A. Heald, D. Naik, J. Noble, C. Adams, M. Barrett, S. Dalgliesh.

Middle Row: Mrs C. Archer, N. Elgar, M. Bishop, R. Zimmerman, A. Kirker, G. Laking, S. Kennett, K. Sanderson, G. Phillips.

Front Row: L. Boulieris, M. Chong, S. Burgess, Y. Frusin, B. Bushe, B. Watmough, R. Brown, A. Hunter.

Back Row (left to right): A. Kemp, D. Ferrier, S. Taufale, T. Holthausen, P. Manase, G. Menzies, M. Prout, J. Beaglehole.

Middle Row: Mr M. Delceg, A. Foster, D. Verma, P. Papas, A. Liko, W. Buxton, C. Richardson, D. McLaren, D. Trustrum.

Front Row: B. Moir, I. Searle, S. Ramji, N. Brander, J. McCay, F. Lio/is, J. Winchester, M. Vine.

FORM 6 B11

FORM 5S

Back Row (left to right): B. Willis, H. Ross, N.Prema, R. Woodward, N. Lambrou, Z. Paris, R. Sudell

Middle Row: Mr R Katipa, N. Barker, J. Kingston, S. Taulelei, S. Phear, A. Sinclair, R. Skilton, M. O’Rorke

Front RowL G. Kinzett, R. Molloy, K. Wong She, J. Williamson, C. Ranji, R. Kumar, D. Oliver

Back Row: J. Chambers, H. Murphy, j. Wilson, P. Barnett, N. Berg, P. Edgecombe, D Maoate

Middle Row: Mr. D. Sowerby, P. Ifi, M. King, N. Bhikhardias, N. Desai, D. Ward, A. Patea, J. Tolo

Front Row: A. Byrne, P. Blakeborough, T. Tuineau, P. Schuster, E. Thong-Khong, P. Nana, M. Manase, A. Young

WELLINGTON COLLEGE MOTHERS’ CLUB

ANNUAL REPORT 1984

Aims: To assist the Parents Association in expanding it's activities with particular reference to:-

a) The promoting of a close relationship between staff, pupil and parent.

b) The providing of opportunities for mothers to meet and to work for the welfare of the College.

President: Leslie Strahan

Vice-President: Mary Egley

Secretary: Alison Ellis

Treasurer: Barbara Brown

Committee: Betty Alexander, Sue Brown, Shirley Bush, Mary Clark, Heather Crawford, Denny Davidson, Judy Edgar, Dorothy Faircloth, Marjorie Field, Marie Foy, Helen Griffiths, Jennifer Hart, Mary Heald, Elizabeth Hinkley, Kay James, Elva Kelly, Pam Lubransky, Valerie Martin, Lindy Pillar, Julie Stallworthy, Mary Stevens, Audrey Swallow, Marguerite Wharton, Iris Winchester.

1984 has been another busy year for the Mothers' Club Committee. We held our Annual General Meeting on February 22nd 1984, at which Mr. Rees-Thomas, the Principal, addressed us, describing school objectives for the year.

1) Higher standards in all fields.

2) Good time and resource management with a more flexible timetable and fuller use of the Library.

3) Further observable growth in respect for the rights of every individual and the belief in the worth of every individual.

4) Good communication.

5) Excellence in all endeavours.

Every second month we have an Open Meeting to which all mothers are invited. We wish to thank our speakers on these occasions:

The new Deputy-Principal Mr. Girvan, whom we were glad to have the opportunity to meet and talk to.

Ms. T. Carter spoke on how commerce taught in schools relates to commerce in the world today. This was a very interesting topic as the subjects taught in this field have altered considerably in recent years. This was the first time that we have had a woman speaker.

Sergeant Hutton from the Youth Aid section of the Police Department addressed us on his job in general. Youth Aid Officers are concerned primarily in prevention of crime, the most common of which is shoplifting and those children under 17 years come under their jurisdiction. Most problems arise from bad communications in the home, and the increase in violence which he felt was possibly due to the lack of local suburban Policemen.

The Wellington College Cricket Club was formed in September. Mr Farland explained that this was necessary as school teams are not playing in open grades but against other schools. As there are so many boys playing cricket and insufficient facilities exist for them the club can co-ordinate fund raising and use them to greatest advantage.

Sports Complex

The opening of the Sports Complex involved our members in providing and serving food for the champagne breakfast, afternoon tea after the official opening and morning tea after the dedication ceremony. Many of us enjoyed the cocktail party and Ball as guests. We are proud to have been part of this historic occasion and congratulate the school on a magnificent achievement.

Fund Raising:

A Casino Evening in March netted a profit of $702.00. In April Alison Holst demonstrated family meals with ideas from abroad. This also was a most successful evening raising $584.60. We were able to reimburse the Parents' Association monies lent for the purchase of curtains for Firth dining hall. Donations have been made to Parents' Association to assist in the purchase of computers: $900.00, The Music Club: $100.00, The Cricket Club: $100.00.

Used Clothing Exchange:

Clothing sales are held bi-monthly with special sales midDecember and the end of January. We also hold a sale once a term on a Saturday for those unable to attend during the week. Profits of $825.00 have been transferred to general funds.

Mrs. Sue Brown and Mrs. Lindy Pillar have run our clothing room, overcoming many problems, which we hope will be eliminated completely when we move to new premises in the New Year.

Catering:

Mrs. Marjorie Field, together with her sub-committee, has done a superb job catering for School and Mothers' Club functions.

In July, two of the committee paid a visit to the school canteen, which is under new management. A report with suggestions for improvements was passed on to the appropriate authorities. 60 coffee mugs were purchased for catering needs.

Sports Afternoons:

Visiting Schools' sports teams have been provided with afternoon tea after their games, by our members and parents of the boys in the teams playing. My special thanks to Mrs. Denny Davidson, convenor for these events which involve a great deal of time and organisation. We were pleased to help with the sumptuous afternoon tea provided after the Centennial Rugby Game between Wellington College and St. Patrick’s College First Fifteens. Appropriately, the final score was a 3 all draw, fitting to the occasion. Our grateful thanks to Mrs. Fiona Heron, who organised the afternoon.

We wish to convey our sincere thanks to Mrs. N. Fage, and the College office staff, who have willingly assisted us in so many ways throughout the year.

I should like to thank my Committee for their constant support and willing help, during my term as President, and wish them all success in the future. Special thanks to Mrs. Alison Ellis, - Secretary: Mrs. Barbara Brown, - Treasurer: and Mrs. Mary Egley, - Vice-President.

We extend a warm welcome to all mothers of Wellington College Pupils in 1985, and look forward to meeting you at our meetings and functions.

Leslie Strahan, President.

PARENTS’ ASSOCIATION

The Parents’ Association is just one of several support groups in the College. Its particular functions are to provide a format in which parents can participate in some school activities, come to know each other and staff, and also and very much not least, to help supply some of the material needs which are not met by Government funding. There is an Executive of some 30 persons which met monthly through the year and which organised various social, fundraising and educational activities ranging from an evening during which, for a small fee, parents were allowed to play on the new computers, through to the end of year function attended by staff, board members and the Mothers' Club.

The traditional form of the Careers Evening held during the second term was changed as a result of Graham Booth's initiative. So far as can be judged the new style was a great success but any further comments would be welcomed.

The Sports/Arts Complex with all its ramifications and demands for effort and involvement by many people could well have dominated the year as much as Mount Cook dominates the Southern Alps: notwithstanding the administrative demands of this major project a balance was obviously achieved in the schools' activities for the year and certainly in those in which the Association had a part. The Headmaster in particular

deserves plaudits for achieving that balance. The Association has played only a small part really so far as the Sports/Arts Complex is concerned, but at the same time it has maintained its other range of activities.

Another major achievement in which the Association has had a part has been in the provision of computers in the school.

Bearing in mind the extent to which computers are now a part of everyday life, it is really quite extraordinary that the Government does not provide facilities for schools to teach how to operate computers and to make use of them as tools in all the various ways which are now common in the community. No doubt this comment has been made up and down the country and in countless schools but it can be made again. If parents by direct contribution have to provide as much of the bricks and mortar of a school as is now the case as well as having to make provision for such essentials as computers and duplicators and the like, the New Zealand boast of a free education system becomes empty indeed. Furthermore, because parents have differing abilities and inclinations to shoulder such burdens inequalities from area to area are increased. But such is the system. And despite the slightly sour note in that comment the members of the Association really do enjoy the opportunity of sharing in what goes on in the school. May 1985 be as successful.

Adam Ellis

OLD BOYS' NEWS

WCOB ASSOCIATION

Wellington Branch P.O. Box 3565 Wellington.

President: Malcolm Perrett. Telephone Business 899-077 Home 677-542.

Secretary: Peter Martin. Telephone Business 737-777 Home 766-400.

The major events of the year were undoubtedly the opening of the new sports centre and the 100th Rugby match with St Patrick’s Wellington. These together with activities of an annual nature are covered briefly below.

Friendly Cup Cricket Match. This year's match was held at Wellington College on Sunday 18th March in excellent weather. Another enjoyable encounter ended in a draw.

100th Rugby Match vs St Patrick's College Wellington. Wellington College was the host for this game held on Saturday 30th June at the College in rather wet and unpleasant conditions. Wellington went into the match rated slightly the underdog. After an excellent close encounter, with both teams having periods of ascendancy a draw 3-3 resulted. The quality and result of the match were fitting to the occasion. Although the weather was unfavourable there was a good crowd of supporters from both Colleges. There were a number of reunions organised by Old Boy former 1st XV members and with the match as the focal point functions were arranged both before and after. Old Boys came from many parts of the country to support the match and attend these reunions.

With many visitors not having seen one another since leaving College it was inevitably a tremendously enjoyable occasion.

The College held an official after match after noon tea function in the Assembly Hall and with Mr Rees Thomas officiating, representatives of both Colleges and the 1st XV captains spoke. During this function a shield donated by the Old Boys of both Colleges to mark the match was presented for the first time. The shield is called the 'Old Boys Centennial Shield' and will be held for the first 6 months by St Patrick’s then the next 6 by Wellington. It will then be played for annually. Results of the first 100 matches were Wellington College 58 wins, St Patrick’s 34 wins, 8 matches drawn. A cocktail party for Old Boys and supporters was organised by our Association and held, after the afternoon tea function, in the Firth Dining Block.

Presentation of 1st XV Caps. This year's presentation assembly was on Friday 10th August. The caps were presented by former WCOB Rugby Club Senior Coach, Chairman and Committee member Doug Catley. Doug spoke with considerable humour in recalling anecdotes of his College days and wishing the team well in Christchurch. It was a little disappointing to note that the tassles this year were not made of the traditional gilt metallised thread.

Sports Centre Opening. The major event of the year was the opening of the new Sports Centre, part 1 of the Sports/ Arts Complex situated on the site of the former Firth House. It took place on the weekend from Friday 28th Sept. to Sunday 30th Sept. Briefly the programme was ...

Friday 28th: 6-9am breakfast of croissants, coffee, champagne held at the Sports Centre itself in conjunction with 2ZB's breakfast show and Lindsay Yeo. A number of guest speakers included Jeremy Coney, Stuart Wilson, John Dybvig, Garry Ward as MC. A good crowd saw the day off to a light hearted fun start.

3.00pm: The official opening ceremony held in the Sports Centre. There was a full attendance including the Governor General Sir David Beattie and Lady Beattie, a number of distinguished guests, members of the College Board, The Headmaster, College staff and pupils, many Old Boys and their wives including our oldest Old Boy Mr Lou Smith now 102 years of age and a Life Member of our Association. Excellent and amusing speeches were given by Mr Beasley, Chairman of the Board, Mr Rees Thomas and Sir David Beattie who performed the formal opening. It was very pleasing that so many people who played key roles in administering the project, administering the appeal for funds and indeed donating to the appeal were present. The finished result is a credit to all concerned.

Following the opening ceremony, afternoon tea was provided in the Firth Dining Block and followed in turn by an excellent game of Basketball in the new Centre between Wellington College and Rongotai College.

6.30pm: A Cocktail Function was held in the College Hall for Old Boys, parents of students and others associated with the project. This too was an excellent and well attended function reflecting without a doubt the pride felt by us all in this major step taken by our College.

Saturday 29th: 10am - 12.30pm Tours of the New Centre and of the whole school complex for those who wished.

8pm-1.00am: The Celebration Ball at the Michael Fowler Centre, appropriately enough in the Renouf Foyer section of the building. A splendid occasion with Old Boys in attendance from many parts of the country together with many friends, staff members from College, parents of students, Board Members etc.

Sunday 30th: 11am the Service of Dedication was held in the Sports Centre.

This was a memorable weekend for a memorable event and a tribute to all involved.

School Leavers Assembly Thursday 1st November. Representatives attended from the WCOB Association, Malcolm Perrett, Collegians Cricket Club, Matt Roche, Collegians Hockey Club, Keith Binnie and WCOB Rugby Club, Andy Braddock. All representatives spoke to the assembly and made it clear that they are very keen for College Leavers to continue their sporting or supporting interests with Old Boys Clubs after leaving. It is quite clear that all Clubs have excellent facilities both sporting-wise and socially, are well run and offer a great deal of pleasure to their members. For your help brief details are set out below ...

Last minute checks before the opening of the Sports Centre

Collegians Cricket Club Practice: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 4.30pm onwards at Anderson Park. After restart Tuesday 8th January. Each new season practices start 1st week October. Just make yourself known to the person supervising practice on the night. Phone contact Club Captain Paul Gorsuch Home: 730-624, Bus: 720-258. Anderson Park pavilion number 727-671.

WCOB Rugby Club Practices for 1985: start 1st Thursday in February at 5.30pm. Each Tuesday and Thursday thereafter at5.30pm. Venue Club Complex on the College middle ground. Club Captain Andy Braddock. Tel. Home: 764-671.

Collegians Hockey Club: Because of the new Astroturf Ground in Newtown it seems hockey will now be played the year round. Summer activity will be explained during leavers assembly. Normal winter activity involves practices starting in April on Wednesdays at Anderson Park at 5.30pm, under lights and on a good playing surface. Contact persons Tim Crump Home: 843-31O. Bus: 722- 483 and Keith Binnie Home: 758120, Bus: 729-064.

Collegians Squash Club: Venue well known to you in the Old Boys Complex on the College middle ground. Contact Martyn Meyers Tel Home: 768-153, Bus: 842-502 or Phillipa Meachen Home: 886-896.

Please keep this for reference. We look forward to you associating yourself with our Old Boys Clubs.

M.A. Perrett President

COLLEGIANS CRICKET CLUB

The Club has had a notable year with a number of highlights. We are the biggest Club in Wellington with 14 men’s teams (includes 2 from College, the 2nd eleven and a colts side) and in fact we have a team in every competition grade. We also have 2 women’s teams.

Representatives:

Wellington A’s. Robert Vance captain of the Shell Shield & Shell Cup sides.

Wellington U22. David Molony, Richard Boon.

We also had a number of trialists for these and the U19 sides who didn’t make the final selection.

Wellington Womens: we have several reps in the 1sts and 2nds including the captain of the 1sts Mary Harris.

Our immediate past president, Ian Taylor, who was 1st X1 captain in 1955 at College and is a member of the NZ Cricket Council was the Manager of the NZ Cricket Team which has just toured Pakistan. Another former Club player, Bryan Waddle was the official commentator for the tour.

Our incumbent president is John Gibson who has sons at College and in fact Mark is in the College XI.

The Club is in very good heart. Cricketing depth, good social activity, very good practice and social facilities at Anderson Park. We are very keen to get as many College Leavers as possible joining up. Remember you don’t have to be a 1st X1 player. All are welcome. We are delighted that already Mike Heron and Robert Kerr have played for us and we are looking forward to further new arrivals after Christmas holidays.

COLLEGIANS HOCKEY CLUB

This year (1984) the Club fielded 5 men’s, 2 women’s, 2 primary schoolboys, 1 primary schoolgirls teams in the normal winter season and with the advent of Summer Hockey on the new synthetic all weather field at Mt Albert Park have entered 3 men’s, 2 women’s and 1 mixed side. This summer competition

is proving very popular with games being played every day of the week to fit in all the fixtures. The Mt Albert field is expected to stimulate a great deal of extra interest in the game and help to raise the standard of play of our hockey.

The Club is in good shape at the moment and has good depth in talent. The Senior side only finished in the middle of the competition but it was pleasing that when players from the seconds were called upon to play they gave a very good account of themselves. The seconds just missed promotion to senior reserve as also did the women’s second side. Other teams all performed well. There are good days ahead.

Representative honours to: Wellington A. Keith Binnie, Robert Clay; Wellington B. Mike Chittenden, John Burnett, Graham Burnett; Wellington Colts. Graham Burnett.

With the quality of our training and social facilities at Anderson Park, the depth and interest in the Club and the ladies side to the Club, our Club is very well placed to offer rewarding hockey to newcomers. School leavers will as always be particularly welcome.

With the quality of our training and social facilities at Anderson Park, the depth and interest in the Club and the ladies side to the Club, our Club is very well placed to offer rewarding hockey to newcomers. School leavers will as always be particularly welcome.

COLLEGIANS SQUASH CLUB

The Squash Club has enjoyed yet another successful season, starting over the 1983/84 Christmas period with the alterations to the ladies changing facilities and including several major tournaments.

Although unable to field a team in the prestigious Men’s Grade 1 lnter-club we did succeed in having winning teams in two of the men’s grades and one of the women’s grades. This is a direct result of the unprecedented amount of coaching made available to the lower graded players over the season The Club has again hosted four major tournaments this year seeing the return of the Ladies Open Tournament. In addition two fun tournaments and the club championships were held solely for the members. Following the trends of previous years and other clubs in the district, membership is down on last year. Over last summer a reduced membership fee was made available in an effort to attract new members to the club by offering a facility to those who enjoy squash, or think they would like to have a go, but who may not otherwise consider joining. This has proved successful and will be offered again this summer. College leavers are most welcome. The Club offers first class facilities very close to the city, ideal for those who need to be able to ‘fit in’ a game in a busy schedule. And those tournaments are great fun. Why not come along and give it a try.

WCOB RUGBY CLUB

The 1984 season was another season of progress for the WCOB Rugby Club. We again enjoyed welcoming a good number of College Leavers which continues to build up strength throughout the Club. The Club’s growing strength is reflected by the number of representative players it has and the general level of achievements of its various teams. Highlights for the Season are set out below.

Highlights of the 1984 Rugby Season:

Junior Seconds winning promotion to Junior First division.

Senior Seconds finishing second in the second round.

Senior Firsts again making the top eight 5th equal in the Jubilee Cup 6th equal in the Swindale Shield.

Junior Fourths - 4th in their grade.

Four players scoring over 100 points in the season. Hosting and beating Felbridge Junior R.F.C. team - the first English Club side to tour New Zealand.

• International XV captained by Stu Wilson vs Wellington at Easter

• 15 All Blacks and Wallabies playing in Old Boys Jerseys (Al. Keown Memorial Match).

• Initiating first women’s rugby match at Athletic Park as curtain raiser to the Al Keown Memorial match.

• Peter Barlow selected as the regular half back for the Wellington Rep squad.

• Seven a side tournament with Wellington College - now an annual event - won by the Club Under 21 side.

• Tribute to W.C.O.B. All Blacks evening unveiling Stu Wilson Display Cabinet.

• Successful Colts season despite loss to Club Captain’s “Aged Grade Team”

Top Points Scorers 1984

Tim Ritchie S1 167

Jeff Howard J2 133

Dave Mann S2 123

K. Wayman J4 108

Top Try Scorers 1984

S. Murray J2 15

P. Barlow S1 14

I. Dewar J2 13

Wellington Representatives 1984:

Wellington Senior ‘A’: Peter Barlow

Wellington Senior ‘A’ & ‘B’: Fraser Mexted

Wellington Senior ‘B’: Chris Tarpley

Wellington Colts: Tim Ritchie (Selected, but did not play due to injury).

Parry O’Brien

Wellington Juniors: Mark Wilson

Ian Dewer

Derek Parke (Captain)

Jeff Howard

Wellington Under 21: Paul Hala

Bruce Mackay

David Grattan

Jonathan Phillips

Wellington U18 Regional: Andrew Scott

North Island U18: Andrew Scott

Samoan Colts:

Steve Lau-Young

AL KEOWN MEMORIAL MATCH

- G McLean

The Al Keown Trust fund was established early in 1981.

From funds received as contributions by club members and the profit from the “Cliff Morgan Luncheon” it was decided by the executive committee to send an age-grade player (under 21 years) to Sydney on an exchange scheme with the welI-known Manly Club.

A handsome Al Keown Trophy which is presented annually to a selected player, was presented to the Club by Al’s wife Ann. A miniature is also presented.

The attributes looked for by the panel of judges selecting the Al Keown Exchange Player are: “a good team man, a good club man, a suitable representative of WCOB’s Club, both on and off the field, who will directly project the Club’s image.”

With the pending retirement of Stu Wilson from all rugby and a more enlightened approach toward “Trust matches” by the N.Z.R.F.U. a “One off” opportunity arose to stage a “Trust match” for the Al Keown Trust and at the same time bill the game as a farewell to Stu Wilson match. A sub-committee of the executive was formed in 1983 to promote the match comprising Gerry McLean convenor Dai Hayward, Andy Braddock, Geoff Bridge, Bruce Waddel, Bob Leggett and Harry Price. Stu Wilson invited his team, on behalf of the rugby club, a combination of famous Australian and NZ All Blacks:

Australia D. Campese, B. Moon, C. Roche.

New Zealand - J. Spiers, A. Dalton, R. Ketels, A. Haden, G. Whetton, M. Shaw, A. Whetton, A. Donaldson, S. Wilson (Captain), W. Osborne, B. Robertson, G. Cunningham.

The Stu Wilson Invitation Team outfitted in W.C.O.B. playing gear won their game by 28-20.

Scorers were:

Tries - Cunningham (2), Osborne, Moon, Haden

Conversions - Wilson (2), Campese, Robertson

The match was later classified by the N.Z.R.F.U. as a “First Class Fixture”.

The net profit for the weekend contributed $11,745.65 to the Al Keown Fund.

Yes, the WCOB Rugby Club is an active Club which can offer you a great deal in sporting and social activity and enjoyment. You will be most welcome in 1985.

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

Do not speak, unless we tell you to.

Do not move, until you are told.

Do not ignore us, it is rude.

Do not be nervous, it is bad for you.

Do not write untidily, our marking must be simple

Do not cheat, we will catch you.

Do not go, we will not let you.

Do not die, it is embarrassing.

Do not fail, or else you’re a failure.

Do not smile, this is serious.

Do the exam, for you will benefit!

J. Goddard 5A

M. Cook at Newtown Park

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