WCOBSERVER 2023 school news

Introducing Our 2023 Head Prefect

Tēnā Koutou Katoa,

Afew weeks ago, I was given the opportunity to introduce myself to the Old Boys network, and more importantly, fill you all in on what's been happening at the College so far this year!

My name is Tai Renner, and I am the 2023 Manukura/Head Prefect. Over the past four years, I have been fortunate to participate in my passions in Rowing, Public Speaking and Kapa Haka. I am writing this the day after returning from the 2023 Aon Maadi Cup Rowing Nationals where I met and talked to many Old Boys; including Phillip Wilson (Class of 2014) and Thomas Cummack (Class of 2015). Experiences like this have certainly reminded me how important my connection to you all truly is.

In terms of the activities at the school, Wellington College is off to a great start for 2023. All 400 of our newest brothers in Y9 have all settled into their journey here and have already experienced many great highlights. They had the opportunity to attend the 100th Meet of the McEvedy Shield, where Wellington College won for a record-breaking eighth time, and in late March, they enjoyed fundraising for the 25th annual Runathon. They are also part of our newly reinstated House System - returning after more than half a century. The Senior School has also had a great start to the year,