WCOBSERVER

oldboys@wc.school.nz

May, 2023

Wellington College Old Boys

Greetings Old Boys,

Awarm welcome to our first 2023 eNewsletter. I hope, being five months into this year, you have managed some restful, relaxing and joyous holiday breaks.

I am surmising that 2023 will have fewer interruptions and more face-to-face interaction, hence I am excited to be able to celebrate with those marking a cohort reunion year! We have an exciting programme of events and engagements planned. I know the Headmaster is also very keen to get out around the country to meet Old Boys. We are working with him on dates and locations and hope to share these with you soon.

Your Executive, together with the Foundation’s and the College’s Board of Trustees have been meeting to discuss ways to enhance opportunities for Old Boys to strengthen their connection with each other and the College community which includes cementing our relationship with the School by supporting initiatives that enhance student and staff experiences, while ensuring that the OBA is sustainable financially and has good governance.

Since the December 2022 Lampstand, there has been much happening within the school and our community, references to these are recorded in detail in this eNewsletter issue. Sadly, we have lost a few of our community, and these have been acknowledged within this newsletter.

I’m pleased to report that the school has started its year on a positive note – it’s largest roll ever (and fully staffed), an eighth successive win at McEvedy, commendable academic results for 2022, and much interest in our forthcoming reunions. We have hosted the 2023 Prefect team for Morning Tea in the Archives as well as staff new to the College to expose both groups to our heritage. Likewise, we have also welcomed students from Y9 and Y10 who have visited as part of their academic studies. It’s great to be able to share our memorabilia and stories with these young enquiring minds. My thanks to Mike Pallin and Steph Kane for coordinating these visits, and sharing their wealth of knowledge with these groups