Wellingtonian 1982

WELLINGTON COLLEGE WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND FOUNDED 1867

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The “Wellingtonian” 1982 promises to be another lively, interesting and comprehensive record of college life. The dedicated efforts of a small group of volunteers have ensured the success of this publication.

Once again I wish to express sincere appreciation for the commendable efforts of our typist, Mrs N. Brown and of staff members, Mr R. Michael, Mr P. Kerr, Mr G. Girvan and Mr T. Clayton whose contributions in such areas as proof-reading, news-gathering and lay-out have proved invaluable.

Finally, I wish to thank all contributors who have submitted a rich and varied range of offerings.

Special thanks must go to the photography club for an excellent selection of photographs.

TABLE OF CONTENTS Pages OFFICIAL SECTION 1 Staff Notes 5 Headmaster’s Report 7 Public Examination Results 11 School Diary 16 Prize Giving 18 Class Rolls and Photographs 119-132 COLLEGE LIFE SECTION 20-55 Ronald Alfred Brierly 21 Frank H. Renouf 22 The Sports-Art Centre 24 Visitors to the College 34 Drama 47 ORIGINAL WORK SECTION 56-70 Poems 56 An Experience 67 SPORTS SECTION 71-118 Australian Tour 100 OLD BOYS’ AND PARENTS’ SECTION 135-138 In Memoriam 137 AUTOGRAPHS 140

BOARD OF GOVERNORS Mr A.W. Beasley (Chairman), Dr T.H. Beaglehole (Parents’ Rep.), Dr G.W.K. Bridge, (Parents’ Rep.), Mr D.J. Edwards (Parents’ Rep.), Mr B. Jenkin (Parents’ Rep.), Mr I.A. Hamill (Teachers’ Rep.), Mr R.A. Heron, (Parent’s Rep.), Mr R.J. Nanson (W.C.C. Rep.), Mr P. Robinson (Wellington Education Board Rep.), Mr H.G. Rees-Thomas (Headmaster), Mr R.A. Waddel (W.C.O.B. Rep.), Dr G.C. Wake (V.U.W. Rep.), Mr J.V. Edwards (Sec. to Wellington Secondary Schools Council).

STAFF

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

Deputy Principal: Mr L.F. Gardiner, B.A. (Hons) Senior Master, Sixth and Seventh Form Dean: Mr R. Bradley, M.A. (Hons) Mr S. Albrey, Dip. Tchg.

Mr L.V. Allen, B.Sc. *Mr R.W. Anderson, B.A. (Hons) Mrs C.M. Archer, B.A., L.T.C.L. Reading Specialist *Mr W.J. Bertens, M.Sc. (Tilbury) *Mr J.R. Bradey, T.T.C. Mrs E.M. Bradley Mrs L.A. Brown, M.A. (Hons) Mr H.D. Buchanan, M.A. and M.A. (App), Fourth Form Dean Mr E. Cardale, M.Sc. (Hons) Miss T.M. Carter, C.T.C., H.O.D. Commerce Mr J.E. Chambers, A.I.A.M.E. Mr D.A. Cook, B.Sc. Mr E.N. Clayton, M.A. (Hons) Careers Adviser Mr R.C. Corliss, B.Sc. (Hons) Mr J.E. Cormack, M.Ed. (Hons) — H.O.D. Mathematics *Mr M.J. Delceg, B.A. (Rutgers) Mr R. Durant, M.A. *Mr R. Elder Mr B.H. Farland, M.A. Dip. Ed. Dev.Reading Mr M.J. Fowler, B.A. (Hons) Mr G.R. Girvan, M.A., H.O.D. English Mr E.P. Haley, N.Z.C.B., M.N.Z.I.D. (Arch) Mr I.A. Hamill, B.A. (Hons) (London) H.O.D. History, Geography and Social Studies Ms K.E. Hansen, B.A., Dip. Guid. Guidance Counsellor Mr W.J.R. Haskell, B.A., B.Ed.Studies, Fifth Form. Dean, Sports Administration Mr A.P. Hawes, B.Sc. (Hons), L.T.C.L. H.O.D. Music Dr N.R. Hayman, Ph.D. (Oregon), M.Sc., H.O.D. Physics and Senior Science Mr J.M. Henderson, M.A., B.A. (Hons) Audio Visual Aids *Mrs G.. Henshilwood, M.A. (Hons) Mr P.T.W. Kerr, B.A., Dip.Ed. Mr M.E. Loveridge, B.Sc. Mr B.W. McCrea, T.T.C., H.O.D. Physical Education Mr D.M. McHalick, B.A., Dip.Ed. Ms J.A. Mackrell, M.Sc., Dip.Ed. Mr P. Markham, H.O.D. Art.

Mr D.R. Martin, B.A. (Hons) *Dr J.A.P. Mehl, Ph.D. (Stellenbosch) Mr R.J. Michael, M.A. (Hons), Dip.Ed. Mrs P.M. Morrison, B.Sc. Mr R.B. Nightingale, M.A. (Hons) Mr G.J. Oaks, B.A. *Mr F. Orr Mr M.B. Pallin, B.Sc. H.O.D. Biology and Junior Science *Mr V.E. Paulson, B.A. (Concordia) Mrs J.S. Phillips, B.A., Dip.Ed. Mr J.M. Porter, B.A. Miss M.E. Rankin, B.Sc. Mr E. Salem, B.A. Mr I. Smith, T.T.C., H.O.D., Technical Mr J.D. Sowerby, B.A. L.Th. (Melb) Mr R.M. Stuart, M.Sc. (Reading), B.Sc. H.O.D. Chemistry Mr K.R. Tattersail, M.A. (Hons), H.O.D. Languages Mr P.J. McA. Walls, B.A. (Hons), Library, Third Form Dean Mr A.C. Yule, M.A. Non Teaching Staff: Mrs K.M. Power — Secretary to the Headmaster (On leave part of year) Mrs N. Fage — Secretary to the Headmaster Mrs J. Harding — School Nurse Mr J. Mathews — Executive Officer Mr G. Fowler — Caretaker Mr E. Duffill — Groundsman.

Ancilliary Staff: Mrs P. Collen — Librarian Mrs R. Arrell — Text Books Mrs I. Borg — Lab. Assistant Mrs B. Gurney — Office Secretary *Taught part of the year

WELLINGTON COLLEGE STAFF, 1982

Back Row: Mr P.T.W. Kerr, Mr R.W. Anderson, Mr J.D. Sowerby, Mr A.C. Yule, Mr K.M. Orr, Mr R.C. Corliss, Mr D. Cook.

Fourth Row: Mr S.B. Albrey, Mr A.P. Hawes, Mr V. Allen, Mr R. Durant, Mr D.R. Martin, Mr G.J. Oaks, Mr J.E. Chambers, Mr M.E. Loveridge.

Third Row: Mrs N. Fage, Mrs P. Collen, Mr K.R. Tattersail, Mr J.M. Porter, Mr P.J. McA. Walls, Mr E. Salem, Mr J. Matthews, Mr J.M. Henderson, Mr R.B. Nightingale, Mr E.P. Haley, Mr D.M. McHalick.

Second Row: Mrs K.M. Power, Mrs L.A. Brown, Ms J.A. Mackrell, Mrs E.M. Bradley, Mr H.D. Buchanan, Mr R.M. Stuart, Mr P. Markham, Mr B.H. Farland, Mrs C.M. Archer, Mrs P.M. Morrison, Mrs J. Phillips, Mrs R. Arrell, Miss M.E. Rankin.

Front Row: Mr I.A. Hamill, Mr B. W. McCrea, Mr J.E. Cormack, Mr G.R. Girvan, Mr L.F. Gardiner (Deputy Principal), Mr H. Rees-Thomas (Headmaster), Mr R. Bradley (Senior Master), Dr N.R. Hayman, Mr I. Smith, Mr M.B. Pallin, Miss T. Carter, Mr E.N. Clayton. Absent: Mr W.J. Haskell.

STAFF NOTES The new year saw four additions to our permanent staff: Mr Allen, Mr Cook and Mr Orr to the Science Department, and Miss T. Carter to the position of H.O.D., Commerce.

Mrs Henshilwood joined us to take three junior French classes, and Mr Brommer to take fourth form Music.

We welcomed all these teachers to our staff and they proved to be good colleagues — soon settling in to the routine of college life. It was good to see Mr Hawes take up full responsibility in the Music Department. Of course the return of Mr Ted Clayton after 12 months overseas was greeted with enthusiasm by his friends. Mr Clayton appeared among us a little heavier than when he left. He had a most interesting year in the U.K. and Europe. He immediately took over the position of Careers Adviser, a position he had several years ago.

Comings and Goings: We had the usual number of changes of staff during the year. The departure of Mr Orr left a big gap to fill in the Physics and Science field.

Fortunately Mr Delceg turned up out of the blue, so to speak, from the good old U.S. of A. Mr Cardale, who had been suffering from ill-health in the latter part of last year, decided to retire from teaching after 22 years at Wellington College and a lifetime of service to the profession. The staff farewelled him at a special function on the last day of term 2. Mr Cardale was a splendid colleague over the years. He was branch president of the P.P.T.A. and staff representative at conference and later regional conference on many occasions. In his early days at Wellington College he was in charge of the Cadet Corps. He took his full share of extracurricular activities and finished his career as Head of Biology — the subject that was his first love. He was a keen teacher and will be fondly remembered by many hundreds of Old Boys throughout Wellington. He has moved to Auckland, to a warmer climate, and to be nearer to his daughter. To Ewen and Mrs Cardale we send best wishes for the future and a happy and contented retirement.

Dr John Mehl took up the vacancy left by Mr Cardale and he is now ensconced in Lab. 406.

Two staff, Mr Anderson and Mr Paulson, asked for and obtained leave from the Board to travel abroad in the third term. Both have gone to Europe and the U.K. and will be returning early next year.

Mr J. Bradley, who in previous years had done quite a lot of relieving for us, took up the third term vacancy left

by Mr Anderson, Mr R. Elder and later Mr W. Bertens took over Mr Paulson’s programme.

Mrs Power, the Head’s secretary, left for a rather extensive world tour in May. Mrs Power certainly deserved her long holiday. We will be seeing her again in November.

Correspondence: We had letters and cards from: Mrs Power (U.S.A., Canada, U.K., Germany, U.S.S.R. and Poland); Mr John Tate: (U.K.); Mr Ray Meldrum: (U.K., Canada); Mr R. Anderson: (Netherlands).

We wish to record the bout of ill-health of Mr Fred

Cormack early in the year which meant he was unable for the first time for many years to do relieving jobs for us. It is good to hear he has made a good recovery.

Relievers: During the year we enjoyed the company of a large band of relievers. We as a staff greatly appreciate the help we receive from these people: Mrs Romanovsky, Mrs Woodbury, Mrs Corner, Mrs Hay, Mr Guthrie, Mr Toft, Mr Stubbins and for two days, Mr Tu Wylie.

We have had a quieter social year this year, possibly because the strain of the job is becoming greater, but more likely because the economic situation has made it more difficult. The greatest crisis this year has been the financial worries of the staff room committee in financing adequate tea facilities. Although heavily subsidised by the Department, and a generous donation from Hygrade we still do not seem able to employ a tea person without calling for a subscription. We would require a subscription of at least $50.00 per head, plus the Education Department’s handout to carry on next year. Well, we will have to settle that argument at the beginning of next year.

All in all, 1982 has not been a bad year as far as the staff is concerned. Some good staff meetings have stimulated a few ideas worth pursuing and some worthwhile changes could well come about. We are all ready to enjoy the long break and no doubt will look forward to 1983.

LFG

THE TEACHING GAME......

HEADMASTER’S REPORT — DECEMBER 1982 Mr Chairman, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, Boys of Wellington College: — It is my pleasure to present the 115th Annual Report of Wellington College and my fourth as Headmaster of the school.

VALUES OR VANDALISM In the middle of the fifth century AD the city of Rome was attacked. It was easily taken. For two weeks it was scientifically and ruthlessly pillaged.

The attackers were the Vandals — A Germanic people who had overrun Gaul, Spain and North Africa.

It is from them we take the term vandal, as applied to one who wilfully destroys or mutilates property.

The Vandals were not the conquerors of Rome.

They were the scavengers on the corpse of an empire that had declined and was in its death throes by the end of the third century. The strength of Rome had long departed when the Vandals arrived at its gates.

Its army had been barbarised. Indeed, its active defence was entrusted to barbarian mercenaries under their powerful chiefs. They cared not for the traditions, beliefs, or ideals of “pax Romana”, but only for the cash the empire would pay for their services. The empire in the west did not fall; it petered out. While it did so, the Vandals marauded.

When, in 1970, Alvin Toffler published his well-known best seller “Future Shock”, he examined the psychological breakdown that he maintained was occurring because of the confusing and fast rate of change occurring in society.

The signs of confusional breakdown we see around us”, he says (p312), include “the spreading use of drugs, the rise of mysticism, the current outbreaks of vandalism and undirected violence, the politics of nihilism and nostalgia, the sick apathy of millions. Toffler may have concentrated on the new rate at which change is occurring.

The symptoms only differ in the rapid intensity of their appearance. They may have been less quickly identifiable in the Roman Empire or any of a number of great empires; but they are the same.

This year New Zealand has witnessed a rise in acts of vandalism among children and young people. Many instances of vandalism have featured schools as targets.

The Minister has in recent years actively and creditably worked at schemes to counter the negative destructive forces that lead to our high rate of vandalism.

As in Rome, the vandals are attacking marauders, not conquerors. When vandals succeed they demonstrate the decline, the decay, even the death of a society’s values.

SPORTS/ARTS CENTRE Without doubt the most impressive item on the Board’s agenda during this year has been the proposal for the Sports/Arts Centre.

The first mention of the need for a new ‘gymnasium’ was made by the Headmaster early in 1979 to a group of College Mothers meeting in Room 601, the then ‘Penthouse’. At that stage and for the two following years the idea gained only token support.

The cost was estimated at $400,000 and there was little hope of finding enthusiasm for such fund-raising.

The Minister of Education agreed that the present gymnasium was ‘under code’ and, in June 1981, approved a grant of $125,000, to be inflation-adjusted up to time of payment. The Wellington College Old Boys’ Centennial Trust sold its major asset in 1981 and, in 1982, pledged its next four year’s income to the project. That amounted to $180,000.

Various other sources brought the total available funds up to $400,000. We were, by early 1982, clearly looking at not a simple gymnasium, but at a facility for much wider use.

The Board accepted the Headmaster’s concept of an ‘Arts’ centre and soon renamed the project as the ‘Sports/ Arts Centre.’

Plans for the ‘Sports’ facility were well under way by mid 1982, at which stage two well-known, distinguished businessmen, Mr Ron Brierley and Mr Frank Renouf, both college old boys, each offered $100,000 towards the project. These most generous gifts made the whole thing viable and the Board proceeded to enter into a contract with a Project Funds Appeal Director. An appeal committee, under the general chairmanship of Mr Renouf, and the executive chairmanship of Mr Peter Kemp, has begun the work of establishing the framework for the major appeal in 1983.

Meanwhile plans for the ‘Arts’ facility are well advanced.

Mr Gardiner, Deputy Principal and foremost in our school’s drama, has been working with Mr Richard Campion and others to provide an ‘architect’s brief’. First indications are of a very fine facility, not merely for the school, but also the city. It will include excellent facilities for music, drama, and the visual arts.

Only two weeks ago the Department of Education came forward with support for the Arts Centre on the basis that the school has no music facilities. The sum mooted is in six figures and the board will be eagerly awaiting confirmation of the amount early in the new year.

The year ahead looks like being one of the biggest in the last 60 years of the college’s history, at least in terms of building construction financed from donated funds.

It is not enough to cry out for “more authority”. What is needed is acceptance of the authority implicit in the values we have known and believed in and are still to hand.

At this school we value the traditions of the past our links with Old Boys, and the commitment to excellence over a wide field of endeavour. It is not in support of feeble nostalgia for past glories that we do this. It is with the implicit belief that the standards long espoused by this school are good, noble, and a guide for life. If they slip one must pull them up again; where they are strong in daily influence on the school and its people, we must

keep them so.

Educational expansion in the 1960’s — 1970’s created, through necessity, too many new institutions which either ignored or only half-heartedly, and at times incongruously, adopted the tradition standards of older, established schools. It is no secret that I greatly respect and seek to strengthen the strong commitments to values retained in this school through the times of change over the past twenty years.

It is a credit to our pupils and staff today that vandalism is negligible. May our acceptance and promotion of the highest standards of personal conduct, social conscience, and genuine concern for the needs of others be our highest goals in the educational endeavour of this school in the years ahead.

University Bursary and Scholarship Number at: Wellington College

National % of 7th Form Candidates 1981

1980

1981

1980

Scholarship

2

4

2.2

2.2

2.4

4.4

A Bursary

16

25

23.0

24.1

19.8

28.1

B Bursary

17

23

36.0

36.6

21.0

25.8

Totals

35

52

61.2

62.9

43.2

58.3

Total Entry

81

89 Wellington College

UE Candidates UB/US Candid.

ACADEMIC RESULTS (1981) School Certificate: 67.5% gained full and direct entry to Form 6. This reflects the calibre of the year group as tested on entry. Its potential was predictably lower than the previous two years intake.

However, overall, 81.2% gained passes in S.C. subjects, which is a significant achievement.

University Entrance: 62.4% passed (National figure, 59%). Of the 213 Candidates, 113 (53%) were accredited (National: 44% and 13 (6.1%) passed by sitting (National: 15%).

The school’s objective is to maintain an overall percentage pass significantly above the national average. To do so we require as few as possible to sit the examination. It has been reassuring to note that our accrediting procedures are refined sufficiently to ensure that by only 1.1 % do we exceed the requirement of the University Entrance Board that 5% must pass by sitting the examination papers.

National Totals

1980

210

32,994

1981

213

31,980

1980

81

8,401

1981

89

8,600

Wgtn. College %

THE SCHOOL THE ROLL: School commenced with a roll of 1029.

Form 7 — 91; Form 6 — 219; Form 5 — 268; Form 4 — 228; Form 3 — 223.

The school has once again had applications for enrolment numbering well in excess of positions available.

For 1983, due to a large number (16) of late ‘in-zone’ applications (which we are obliged to accept), we have had to add an extra third form.

With the problem of declining rolls now only two years away from making significant impact on Wellington secondary schools, it is obvious that the whole question of zoning needs to be re-examined.

This school should share the roll decline. We accept the need for that.

What we will not accept is a change in the mix of pupils from the wide variety of catchment areas around Wellington. That wide cross section of Wellington’s young men which has long been a feature of this school, is also one of its strengths. I do not want to see it significantly altered. Dare anyone try.

Wellington College % of 7th Form Candidates

National %

% of UE Candidates who remain to enter for UB/USB

1980

38.6%

25.2%

1981

41.8%

26.9%

Two observations can be made.

First, there has been a significant improvement in results at the 7th form level. The overall pass rate for UB/ US has stepped up from 43.2% to 58.3%. This is in accord with our observations in last year’s report that there had been a noticeable improvement in the tone and work of Form 7. That improvement has continued in 1982 and the Form 7 year-group has been, for the most part, a pleasure to have leading our school. While lifting the academic level — which may surprise some of them — the senior pupils in this year’s Form 7 have also contributed widely and well to overall school life. We expect the academic results to be as good as and perhaps even better than in 1981.

Secondly, we can observe that the number of pupils in Wellington College who remain for a year in Form 7 is well above the national average. In 1981 the difference was 14.9%. In other words, this school carried many more pupils into Form 7 than most other schools of approximately the same size. As a result, we must inevitably count into numbers entering for UB, a higher percentage than most schools of those pupils who will not or cannot aspire to success at UB level. This is reflected in our lower percentage of ‘B’ Bursaries attained.

The overall attainment of a 58.3% pass in UB/US compares more than favourably with the national average.

If the unwilling candidates were pruned to give a Form 7 which retained a proportion of Form 6 pupils closer to the National average, then the pass rate percentage would be impressive indeed. As it is, it is quite satisfactory.

It remains only to be restated that this school fully supports the lifting of UE into the Form 7 year. The favourable decision of the Minister in this matter would be well-received by secondary teachers.

SCHOOL ACTIVITIES Recalling what was written in this report last year, it

need only be stated that the splendid and wide- ranging involvement of staff, parents, and pupils in all kinds of activities continues to be impressive.

Without intending to skim lightly over the extracurricular commitment of staff in this school, this report simply records thanks to all who have so willingly given up time in weekends and holidays to encourage pupil participation beyond the classroom.

The ‘Wellingtonian’ will elsewhere list and describe the successes and highlights of the year.

Three only are given special mention here: First, the college orchestra’s performance of music by Bartok and the successful formation of a college choir.

These musical highlights have greatly advanced the course of music in the school.

Secondly, the successful promotion of the 1st XI hockey team to the 2nd grade men’s’ division, which it won; and the outstanding success of the cross-country teams in winning all three national titles, with Gray Packer taking a personal junior gold: these are the glittering peaks of a strong commitment to sports in the school.

Finally, the successful establishment of the Horticulture course in the school curriculum, with development of the gardens and facilities, Is a credit to Mr Pallin’s enthusiasm and an indication of the general staff commitment to maintaining curriculum relevance in this school.

BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS This annual report must reflect the encouraging developments and changes — actual and planned — in the physical plant, buildings, and grounds. The school will benefit greatly from the improvements that will soon be completed.

In the past four years we have seen: • extensive planting of trees and shrubs: the barren clay waste surrounding the basketball quadrangle is well planted; the trees lining Patterson Street • Driveway are established; and the inner courtyards are attractively filled with various plants from roses to medium-sized shrubs; • erection of fives courts; • tar-sealing of all grounds; • removal of temporary classrooms; • upgrading of all remaining ‘prefabs’ to a standard as useful and pleasant as new rooms; • demolition of Firth House and the transfer of Firth Dining Hall to cultural and social dayschool use; • refurbishing and complete redecorating of the Pavilion — special thanks to the Parents’ Association for their financing and management of this work; • construction of new offices for the Headmaster, so providing an acceptable work area for the Deputy Principal and additional work areas for staff;

• • • • •

renovation of the Film Room, complete with carpet and heating — thanks to staff, pupils, and the Parents’ Association; building of facilities for Horticulture — including a workshop-garage and various enclosures; provision of an incinerator — so delivering us from the wretched piles of wind-blown paper out of bins exposed to Wellington winds; erection of college crests and the re-mounting of memorabilia (marble tablets) which were removed from the original memorial hall; building of a covered way to the main entrance.

With all that has occurred there has been, however, a concern shared by all friends of the college that the frontof-school above the Terraces was a shabby reminder of the upheaval of rebuilding. It grew more shabby and more wearisome with time.

The Board was very pleased to receive advice from the Department of Education, in time for the December Board meeting, that all the following works would be approved for completion, commencing April 1, 1983: 1.

Sick-bay/Casualty Room/and Guidance Counsellor’s waiting area — to be constructed at North-end of Tower Block.

2. Landscaping all the front-of-school with attractive paving, standard lamps (polycarbonate fittings’), car-parking, and shrub-planting.

3. New gas-lines for the Pavilion and Free-TextBook room.

All this work is due for completion in June/July. The school is indeed grateful to the Regional Executive Officer, Mr J. Worgan, for his consideration of the school at this time.

STAFFING In February we welcomed Mr L.V. Allen (Biology); Mr D.A. Cook (Physics); Miss T.F.M. Carter (HOD, Commerce); Mr F.F. Orr (Physics) — left in April, overseas; Mr M.J. Delceg (Physics), joined in replacement of Mr Orr. We thank these staff for the way they so quickly settled in to the life of the college and for their contributions in the staffroom.

During the year Mrs K. Power departed for an overseas tour and Mrs N. Fage took up the work of Headmaster’s Secretary. Mrs J. Harding joined the office staff as Teacher Aid and has brought her skill as a trained nurse to the fore in attending to the various sick and injured pupils from day-to-day. During the year we farewelled Mr E. Cardale, member of the staff for 22 years, wishing him a happy retirement in Auckland.

Today we farewell staff who are leaving — all for overseas travel: Mrs L. Brown; Mr M. J. Fowler; Mrs J. Phillips and Mr H.D. Buchanan.

Of these, each of whom has made a valued contribution to the school, Mr Buchanan is singled out for special mention. Completing five years as a teacher at this

school, Mr Buchanan has been an example to all in his energetic and tireless promotion of Association Football.

Under his guidance the game has been successfully established at the school. He has also been responsible for the organisation and management of the Form 6 workexploration programme, and has this year been Dean of Form 4.

MR JACK HARWOOD was appointed as Canteen Manager in 1955. It was a new move for the school. Prior to his coming the boys received mediocre fare down at the dairy at the Basin Reserve.

For 27 years, through the time of three Headmasters, Mr Harwood has provided excellent lunches at reasonable prices. His pleasant manner and willingness to oblige staff and boys has made him popular with all.

Our very best wishes and sincere thanks go to Jack and Zelda Harwood as they move to Waikanae for what we trust will be a long and happy retirement.

To all leaving we say ‘Thank you’ and ‘Farewell.’

THANKS Once again and with sincere appreciation, we pause to convey our thanks to all who so ably and loyally assist the work of the school: • Our Board of Governors • The College Mothers’ Club • The Parents’ Association • The Wellington College Old Boys’ Association • The Department of Education.

IN CONCLUSION To all the pupils who leave us today we extend our thanks for your part in this school — great or small.

As my practice is, at the last full assembly and repeated at prize-giving, I leave you a thought for the days ahead. It comes from Paul’s first letter to the young man Timothy — Chapter 6 versus 10—12: The love of money is the root of all evil things, and there are some who in reaching for it have wandered from the faith and spiked themselves on many thorny griefs.

But you, man of God, must shun all this and pursue justice, piety, fidelity, love, fortitude, and gentleness.

Run the great race of faith and take hold of eternal life.

Best wishes to all for a very happy Christmas and a bright New Year.

H.G. Rees-Thomas Headmaster

OUR OFFICE LADIES

Mrs K Power

Mrs J Harding

Mrs N Fage

Mrs B Gurney

PUBLIC EXAMINATION RESULTS University Scholarships: R. P. Duncan, H. Granger, J. Preston-Thomas.

University Bursaries: A Bursaries: R.J. Boon, G.J. Coldham, L.E. Fung, A.J. Gainsford, A.J. Gair, P.J. Hangartner, M.N. Lange, S.D. Langridge, Y.S. Lim, P.M. Ngan, S.R. Patel, J.C. Perrott, R.H. Purvis, J.D. Sarfati, R.J. Sim, A.G. Simmers, E.J. Stevenson, I.C. Swanson, D. Ting, M.C. Tunnicliffe, H.S. Waters.

B Bursaries: T.M. Allen, S.A. Arrell, D.R. Austin, G.L. Bermel, F.l.

Bettelheim, R. Bhuta, C.D. Birch, M.J. Bowles, M.N. Buxton, G.L. Cooper, F.J. Cowan, A.J. Cowie, A.H. Duncan, I.M. Gault, S.L. Hambleton, T.A. Heron, R.B. Hunt, D.S. Keene, P.D. Larsen, M.F. Lau Young, B.C. Mackay, T. Martindale, L.J. McLaren, G.P. Milne, J.R. Nanson, T.J. Noble, S.R. Patel, M.J. Pillar, P.D. Rumpit, R.A. Snoek, N. Sucharitkul, M.J. Thompson, G.B. Williamson.

University Entrance: S. C. Aiken, A.R. Allan, W.D. Arthur, A. Bali, T.S. Banks, D.S. Barnes, R.D. Barnes, G.M. Baxter, R. Bhana, D.J. Bird, M.J. Boswell, B.P. Burns, A.J. Campbell, D.J. Caughley, B. Chan, O.A. Christie, S.P. Collard, D.S. Currie, T.M. Cuttriss, R.C. Dileva, S.J. Donaldson, I.P. Dowdall, P.D. Dukes, P.G. Dyne, C.E. Edie, T.A. Elliott, P.D. Emley, S.A. Eyles, D.T. Fage, J.M. Foster, P.G.L. Fraser, G.J. Freeman, M.P. Gee, D.N. Gerrard, M.R. Girvan, N.T. Gongsakdi, M.N. Goddard, V.P. Goode, A.J. Gray, N.T. Greenaway, C.R. Grimshaw, C.J. Gulley, H.D. Guthrie, J.M. Hales, C.G. Hall, M.G. Hall, H.R. Hayman, J.F. Heald, C.E. Hermen, R.M. Hing, M.D. Hodson, C.B. Hunter, J.A. Hunter, D.K. Ireland, C.B. Johnson, A.D. Keall, R.S.J. Keast, R.M. Kerr, M.B. Kilmister, S.N. Koleff, K. Kudoh, R. Kwing, D.J. Larsen, T.l. Launder, P. Lima, S.J. Maclndoe, B.P. Mahoney, S.C. Malpas, T.P. Matla, P.J. Maunder, B.E. McParland, D.A. Meo, A.B. Miller, I.R. Miller, R. W. Molloy, I.S. Murray, J.M. Ng, R. Ng, S. Nguyen, S.J. Nicholls, K.D. O’Connor, P. Olymbiou, D.C. Patel, S.K. Patel, T.F. Paul, H.W. Perigo, T. Pippos, P.W. Rich, M. Roche, A.J. Salek, N. Sambath, C.B. Savage, A.J. Scott, J.E. Shilling, E. Sidler, S. Song, R.R. Spencer, P.A. Sue, A. Sun, M. Taufale, A. Teh, M.C. Templeton, M.P. Turner, W.J. Verhoeven, D.S. Waite, S.M. Watters, S. Wang, D.P. Wills, D. Wong, I. Wong, S.J.R. Woodward, M.C. Young, P.J. Young.

Note: Of the total number of 114 students who passed University Entrance, 100 were accredited and 14 passed by examination.

School Certificate: Number of subjects passed in brackets.

C.D. Adams (6), I.A. Ahearn (2), K.R. Ailao (1), K.D. Aldersley (6), S.J. Alexander (6), R. Anson (1), R.J. Baber (5), Q.M. Barr (6), S.M. Barry (4), T.S. Betts (5), A.H. Birks (6), T.J. Blackmore (6), R.C. Booijen (3), J.A. Boucher (2), P.G.

Bramley (6), J.T. Bridge (5), M.A. Brown (6), M.W. Brown (6), A. Buick-Constable (6), G.J. Burgess (4), J.A. Burkinshaw (1), A.R. Bush (4), W.G. Buxton (1), I.M. Campbell (6), P.R. Carman (4), W.B. Carpenter (4), S.Catchpole (3), A.J. Caughley (6), C. S. Chan (6), E.P. Chan (6), J.D. Chin (6), C. Clark (5), D. W. Collins (4), M.l. Cook (6), C. Cowan (5), B. Craig (1), S.J. Crowther (3), J.R. Currie (6), A.J. Davidson (6), D. Dawson (1), J.E. Dennis (2), K. Dickins (2), D. Don (6), C.A. Duncan (6), A.J. Edgar (3), P. Egley (5), K.R. Elgar (6), N.P. Elia (4), J. England (6), J. Eyles (6), E. Falconer (6), T. Fereti (1), D.S. Ford (5), A.R. Foster (4), A. Frusin (6), I.J. Gainsford (6), H. Galanakis (2), I. Gault (4), A.E. Gebbie (6), D.F. Geddes (4), L. Gheysen (2), P. Gooch (1), D.M. Gordon (4), A. Govind (1), G.M. Gray (3), R. Greeley (2), J.D. Green (6), A.G. Griffiths (5) , R.J. Griffiths (6), G.S. Griggs (1), S.P. Grimwood (1), P.D. Guiney (4), S.P. Hagan (6), G.P. Harcourt (6), J.G. Harcourt (6), R.M. Harris (4), I.G. Healey (3), J.McG. Herbert (6), M.R. Heron (6), J. Hinkley (6), B.G. Hollands (3), S. Holst (6), T. Holthausen (1), J. Houdalakis (2), M.W. Hull (5), A.J. Hunter (6), A.C. Ill- ingworth (1), B.E. Jefferies (4), M. Jeram (5), B.A. Johnson (6), M.A. Johnston (2), J.J. Jones (2), R.H. Kahn (1), R. Kan (6), A.S. Kerr (6), A.J. Kilmister (3), M.E. Kingsbury (6), J. Kwing (6), P. Lee (6), K. Leung (4), J. Linklater (4), F. Liolis (1), M.l. Livingstone (6), D.J. MacKay (5), P.J. MacLeod (6), P. Manase (3), A. Markham (6), R. Martin (6), A.O. McCallum (6), T.J. McIntosh (6), R.H. McKay (5), P.J. McMillan (6), M.K. McParland (6), M.S. Mead (6), G.T. Meek (5), G.J. Miller (4), B. Moir (5), R.G. Molloy (4), G.M. Moore (4), J.S. Morrison (6), V. Motiramani (4), P. Mounsey-Smith (3), S. Moutos (5), A. Neonakis (1), B. Neumayr (1), K.B. Nielsen (4), A. Norman (6), R. Obren (3), D.F. Oliver (1), S.V. Page (1), J.A. Palmer (3), P. Pappas (2), J.V. Parag (1), R. Parbhu (1), Z. Paris (5), G.K. Patel (6), K.E. Peacock (6), B. Peleti (4), S.J. Pemberton (6), R.A. Penlington (4), H. Perinpanayagam (6), A.H. Perrott (6) , K.W. Phelven (5), C.J. Philips (1), S. Pickworth (4), M. Powell (5), N. Prema (3), M.W. Prout (4), D.R. Quinn (6), S.P. Quinn (6), S.J. Rainey (5), G. Rhodes Robinson (3) , B.G. Rickards (6), D.J. Robinson (4), B. Rollings (3), M. Rothwell (4), J.A. Sanderson (1), I.M. Searle (3), D.B. Selley (3), M.A. Servian (5), C. Sheppard (4), C.J. Siers (6), T.A. Simmonds (6), A. Sinclair (4), M.l. Sinclair (6), I. Siolo (4), M.C. Skinner (1), A. Speight (1), P.E. Stace (4) , K. Stefanidis (6), S.M. Stojanovich (1), B.R. Strahan (6), T.A. Strange (5), K.A. Strawbridge (5), K. Suzuoki (3), P.D. Swallow (6), C. Taggart (2), S. Taufale (4), D.W. Taylor (1), J.B. Thompson (6), M.H. Thompson (6), A.I. Tiatia (2), S. Tuckett (4), C.P. Tuohy (3), D.G. Turnbull (6), J.D. Usher (6), P. Van Dam (1), N.D. Walker (2), S.N. Wallace (5), G.D. Watkins (5), N.K. Wiffen (5), D.P. Wilkinson (1), G.J. Williams (1), P.L. Willis (6), A.T. Wilson (4), G.L Wilson (3), B.A. Wong She (5), B.P. Wright (3) M.K. Wu (6), T.R. Wurms (6), D.B. Lee (1), A. Yip (6), W.A. Young (6), S.M. Zepke (5), A Sampson, (2).

PREFECTS’ REPORT Yet another school year has flown past — quite a significant happening for the 18 fifth year students whose tenure as prefects has sadly come to an end.

When a student is chosen as a prefect, it is the result of a democratic process that takes place in November of the preceding year. The voting is drawn from most sectors of the school, apart from the juniors, and consequently a large range of different personalities are moulded into a team which hopefully will co-operate and function as a unit.

The prefects, as a group, are responsible for many activities in the life at the school, though particularly in directing their energies towards generating interest and organising support for pending sporting fixtures, organising dances and maintaining the general standards of discipline in the school.

This year’s group was no exception to the rule, with each prefect making his own contribution to the unified effort. There were predictable frustrations due to the often arduous and onerous tasks associated with being a prefect: Room 9 duty, drive duty, and uniform checks.

Although the year’s sporting successes have been sporadic in many of the team activities, certain individuals have achieved national recognition which has been practically a tradition at Wellington College for as long as I can remember.

In this field, two prefects were outstanding — Jeremy Perrott swam for the New Zealand B team at the Queensland Winter Nationals in Brisbane in July.

Then in August, Tim Crawford (along with 6th former S. Gray) travelled to Brisbane for the Pan-Pacific secondary schools track and field meeting as members of the New Zealand Secondary Schools team.

Although the picking was generally lean for both Rugby and Athletics this year, none of the supporters who witnessed the McEvedy Shield meeting for 1982 will forget it for some time, I’m sure. Indeed St Pats (Town) won the shield (the first time in 20 years I might add).

However, the Wellington College flag continued to fly high in the stand, with the general opinion around the track that the school’s support, spirit and sportsmanship was undoubtedly the finest on display. A credit to the prefects who literally spent hours of their own time in preparation for the event, and the excellent response from the pupils, who were gracious in defeat.

The school spirit surrounding the annual clash between the 1st XV’s of St Pat’s Town and Wellington College has to be seen to be believed. On the terraces Wellington College excelled. How many schools in New Zealand would stand in light rain singing, unaccompanied, a hymn

(“Bread of Heaven”) in front of 1,000 dumbfounded Catholics — with another 500 supporters in the wings looking on in amazement. All this, but the side unfortunately lost.

On a happier note. In October, Tim Crawford led the college crosscountry team to an unprecedented seventh consecutive win in the annual inter-school cross country at Karori Park by comfortably winning the senior race in near freezing conditions.

Congratulations to those supporters who managed to brace the conditions!

During the year, six secondary school council meetings were held at various venues (Wellington College was the only boys school to host a meeting) which were attended by four seniors from each school in the Wellington region. They were thoroughly enjoyed by the prefects who attended them, although after the speakers were finished they did tend to become socially inclined — such a pity!

1982 was the first year for many that a senior dance was successfully organised and enjoyed, by all (besides the leavers ball which was a roaring success!). Our thanks to the pupils who supported the dances. Just remember, with a school of our size, you only get out of it what you are prepared to put in.

Another first for this year’s prefects was the cocktail party for the staff and leavers held prior to the ball in the last week. It was enjoyed by all and hopefully will be continued.

Various social sporting fixtures were again organised by the prefects with the other local schools. This year we played basketball against Wellington Girls’ and Erskine, netball against Queen Margaret’s, tennis against Marsden, volleyball against Wellington Girls’ and hockey against Wellington East. These were thoroughly enjoyed by all those who participated. Incidentally, we won on every occasion until we met a star-studded staff soccer side with Ms Rankin at left back, Dave Sowerby in goal, Hugh “the butcher” Buchanan and local Rothmans’ hero, Ross Durant, whose combined skills, along with Mr Smith’s partial refereeing, resulted in a 2-1 win to the staff. The prefects’ goal was due to a fine drop-kick from halfway by Bruce Hunt.

A credit to this year’s progressive group of prefects was the revamping of an unused office in Firth House to serve as a prefects’ room, which was regularly used especially in winter. Our thanks to Scott Arrell whose conscientious effort ensured that the room was serviceable by early May. A problem of the prefects is that in organising support for a major event, often up to a third of the prefects are involved, seriously depleting the remaining force. Perhaps a supporter group could be seriously looked at for 1983 — especially with such important sporting fixtures looming.

This year’s School Council executive was solely composed of prefects — M. Lau Young, J. Sim and A. Scott.

Although they began with intense enthusiasm with the paper collection and car-parking their effort decreased unfortunately as the year progressed. I think this was inevitable since many prefect-council activities tend to merge and lose their importance. I think this could be remedied by nominating one prefect to the council and then electing the other two members from different sectors of the school.

I consider the efforts of Mark Lau Young and Peleti Lima in the organisation of school dances worthy of mention. In one instance they single-handedly organised a dance in support of the Tu Tangata (Polynesian) Group, in which they were the pillars of a very strong cultural activity.

Many other prefects made their impact felt in various fields — Adrian Cowie provided the backbone of the highly successful school Big Band, Adrian Spackman was actively involved in the organisation of badminton — himself a very accomplished player. Simon Rees-Thomas was actively involved in I.S.C.F., debating and, along with Jim Sim, the School Drama production “Chips with Everything.”

Richard Duncan’s effort to be awarded Proxime Accessit to the Dux was a notable one, considering the demands made on his time from his prefect activities.

Tim Allen and Tom Heron were both actively involved in sport, especially cricket and rugby, and were both always keen to pass on their skills to the younger sportsmen in their codes.

The continued efforts of Peter Domanski and Simon Rees-Thomas to preserve discipline was highly commendable and Tony Gongsakdi continued to make a contribution to rugby, choosing to play socially much to the disappointment of some selectors.

Many prefects excelled in various sporting codes, with the following playing for top teams.

Athletics: (McEvedy Shield team) — S. Arrell, G. Coldham, P. Domanski, T. Gongsakdi, P. Lima and M. Lau Young (T. Crawford was unavailable due to injury).

Rugby: A. Scott (captain), T. Heron, B. Hunt, M. Lau Young, P. Lima.

Hockey: G. Coldham (captain 1st XI and tour captain, Wellington Colts), S. Arrell (Wellington Secondary Schools).

Cricket: R. Boon (captain, Wellington U.19), G. Coldham, T. Heron, B. Hunt (Wellington U.19).

I believe this year’s prefects have served the school well and all learned invaluable skills of leadership which will hold them in good stead for the future. I would like to thank at this point Geoff Coldham for the excellent job he did as my deputy, along with Messrs Rees-Thomas, Gardiner and Bradley for their help and advice throughout the year.

For those who sat exams, and to next year’s prefects, I wish you the best of luck.

Richard Boon, Head Prefect.

SCHOOL COUNCIL The support that has been given to the council has helped build good spirit within the school and I would like to thank all those who have been involved in the council and who have contributed to the efforts of the council during the year.

Fund-raising was the first aim of the council. Early in the year, during the cricket series at the Basin, we opened the school grounds to the public as a carparking area. One dollar was charged per car and after a weekend of carparking the council account looked much healthier.

The next fund-raising was organised for inter-form competition. All the old telephone books were jammed into the pavilion. The class with the most books took halfa-day off. During lunch hours, guards could be seen sitting on huge piles of books, that were worth half-a-day to them. After two weeks of guarding the books the half-day was awarded. Two truck loads were taken away, leaving the pavilion empty.

The revitalised school newspaper, “Lumenac” had its fourth edition just before exams this year. A great success, it will continue next year. Great credit is due to Steve King and his journalists.

Another branch of the Council which succeeded in providing a highly demanding service, was the film organisation. The TTR was packed full on many rainy lunch hours, with favourites of “Flying High” and “Animal House.” With the continuation of the films and dances, next year will be very entertaining.

A number of Friday afternoons and early evenings were taken up with the decorating of the hall. Huge support was given to these dances which made them go off with a real bang.

A large project which the council had in mind this year was the interior decorating of the canteen. The walls have been painted with a very effective design.

But for those who are coming back next year, you will notice another change in the canteen. Jack Harwood and his wife will no longer be behind the counter. After 27 years in the canteen Mr Harwood is off to Waikanae for a well-earned retirement. Mr Harwood believes that the few things that have been here longer than he has are the Firth House dining hall, the stained glass window, Mr Bradley and Mr Michael.

Finally, I would like to thank you all for making this year’s school council the success it has been, and may next year’s council have as much support.

A. Scott

PREFECTS 1982 Back Row (left to right): S.A. Arrell, A.O. Scott, J.M. Perrott, T.W. Crawford, T. Allen.

Middle Row: T.A. Heron, S.L. Rees-Thomas, P. Domanski, A.J. Cowie, M.F. Lau Young, A. Spackman, R.J. Sim. Front Row: R.P. Duncan, P. Lima, R.J. Boon, Mr H.G. Rees-Thomas, G.J. Coldham, R.B. Hunt, T. Gongsakdi.

SCHOOL DIARY February 1: High hopes, happy hearts, wonderful resolutions. First day back for senior school ...

February 2: Third formers find that all their fears are groundless on their first day.

February 3: A quart into a pint pot — first assembly, and scores have to stand. Prefects are introduced to the school.

February 5: Quest for a champion = Third Form sports.

February 8: All systems go.

February 9: Fierce winds and the hottest day — 32° — for years. Not designed to help studies.

February 11: Third formers are introduced to the musical life of the school.

February 16-18: Sports preliminaries — hard ground and fierce wind make it all rather difficult.

February 20: School Council again runs parking arrangements for cricket match, New Zealand v Australia.

Some compensation for our day of cricketing shame, about $260.

February 24: School sports finals held in intermittent showers, heavy rain and high humidity — not a vintage event for competitors, spectators or talent scouts.

February 26: Quadrangular swimming tournament. We again won our fair share of titles, and more.

March 2: Quadrangular athletics at Newtown Park.

Success! But third and fourth formers spend the afternoon in hall instead of watching sports. Message — don’t trifle with Mr Gardiner!

March 3-4: Biscuits roll in for Parents Association fundraising. Intention — catering at New Zealand Motocross Championships.

March 7: Athletics at Rathkeale College.

March 8-9: Cricket, tennis and debating — Napier Boys’ High School here and we go to Palmerston North Boys’ High School.

March 11-12: Athletic team, or part of it, holidaying in the sunny south. What a lovely life!

March 15-16: First eleven just loses cliff hanger to New Plymouth Boys’ High. Still, New Zealand won the Test.

March 17: By this time the pavilion is bulging with old phone books collected for School Council funds.

March 18: School builds up to McEvedy Shield fever again as hundreds of supporters prepare for the day.

March 20: Great support for McEvedy team, but the shield didn’t come home.

March 25: A flock of sparrows in the tower block? No, just the third formers twittering their way to B.C.G. tests.

March 28-29: First XI plays Wanganui Collegiate, and wins, and about time too!

March 30: Teams being sorted out as hopefuls clash in combat. Winter sports trials.

April 7-13: A whole week off for Easter!

April 15: Vampire Day. Blood donors give of their best.

April 17: First day of organised winter sports.

April 23: Most impressive Anzac service addressed by Mrs A. Hercus, M.P. May 5: A most successful day for our runners in the relays at Mt Albert Park.

May 6: Third and sixth formers reap the reward or pay the penalty for work done or not done. Reports issued.

May 24: Back to school!

June 2: Southland Boys High School plays first fifteen.

June 3: The march of the lemmings! Third formers take part in compulsory cross-country run.

June 16: Spectators from both schools provide much colour and repartee when first XV’s from St Pats and College play their annual match.

June 20: A television crew films Assembly, briefly.

June 21: We fail to break a 24 year hoodoo, and Christchurch Boys’ High School hockey team gets a lucky win.

June 22: Cross-country teams win three titles in the national championships at Oamaru.

June 24: Recital in Firth Hall by Music group.

June 30: Wanganui Collegiate School and Marlborough College visit us, and lose every contest.

July 1: Exams for half the school add to winter gloom.

July 6: Exams over!

July 7: Auckland Grammar rugby and hockey teams at school. A win to our hockey team.

July 8: Teachers go to school, pupils stay home — “Jumbo” day for teachers courses throughout New Zealand.

July 14-16: Sixth formers endure trial by examination.

July 17: Open Day, and parents with prospective pupils reconnoitre next years battlefield.

July 20: Jazz Band gives concert in Hall.

July 21: First XV visit Silverstream. Alas and alack!!

July 26-31: Mass exodus to Wanganui, New Plymouth and Napier. Cross country teams bring the spoils of victory.

July 29: Culture for the masses. Drama group presents a scene from the play in Assembly.

August: Last week of term. We await with interest and trepidation the result of Tournament. Bad luck!

August 20: This time tomorrow, where will we be? Not in this academy! Holidays!

September 13: School re-starts and public exam candidates renew their resolutions.

September 30: Sixth form tests start and hope, despair and resignation sit on every face.

October 2: Wellington’s weather at its worst. The annual rain dance works again as our cross country team wins four team titles in the intercollegiate races at Karori.

Top school for the seventh consecutive year.

October 15: Impressive array of soccer trophies presented in Assembly.

October 20: Mr Peter Blake of Ceramco, speaks in Assembly.

October 21: Oh Boy!! A long weekend. An oasis in a term of trepidation, with exams so close!

November 2: Beautiful silverware! Cross Country awards gleam in the hall as winners receive their prizes.

November 12: The beginning of the end. Seventh formers leave for exams.

November 17: Picking winners from the form sheets?

Checking lottery results? Yes and no. Accrediting results at last!

November 19-23: Preview of things to come — next year’s third formers come on tour of inspection.

December 8: They huffed and they puffed. Tug of War championships. Staff team won the finals, of course.

December 10: Another year over!

J. Preston-Thomas, Dux 1982. A transport prefect and a member of the social soccer team, John enjoyed tramping, skiing and flying. His hobby is electronics. He will study engineering at Canterbury University.

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PRIZE GIVING Certificates for excellence: First in Class.

3D — M. Penlington 3L — K. Wilson 30 —D. Rhodes-Robinson 3G — A. Eddy 3AN — C. Whatman 3AL — M. McLaren 3A — A. Howman (Hing Prize) 4TD M. Kotlyar 4ART — M. Little 4H — K. Buck 4F — A. Kemp 4AG — M. Stinson 4AN — A. Booth 4AL — A. Hill 4A — M. Barrett (Hing Prize) 5TD — K. Strawbridge 5 EC — N. Prema 5ART — B. Rollings 5B2 — P. Stace 5B1 — Z. Paris 5A4 — G. Watkins 5A3 — H. Perinpanayagam 5A2 — P. McMillan 5A1 — A. Frusin JUNIOR SPECIAL PRIZES Carwell-Cooke Cup for Junior Speech and Levin Bursary for 4th Form Science: G. Laking, 4A Spear and Jackson Prize for 4th Form Woodwork: R. Gibbens, 4AG Foster-Brooke, Crouch Prize for Junior Literature: A. Howman, 3A A.B. Withers Prize for 4B Science: G. Phillips, 4F Cocks Memorial Prize for 4th Form Literature: J. Beaglehole, 4A Richardson Bursary for 5th Form Commerce: I. Gainsford, 5A1 Richardson Bursary for 4th Form Social Studies: A. Kirker, 4A Levin Bursary for 4th Form Languages: M. Barrett, 4A Edward Espy Martin Bursary for 5A Science; Hales Prize for Art; Intermediate Speech Prize: A. Frusin, 5A C.F.T. Beetham Scholarship for Art: M. Ritchie, 4AN SENIOR PRIZES Excellence in 6th Form English and Seddon Memorial Prize for Senior Speech: D. Austin, 6Z5 Excellence in 6th Form German: D. Ireland, 6Z5 French Legation Prize 6th Form French: M. Goddard Fell Prize for 6th Form Languages: M. Boswell Liverton Prize for 6th Form History: R. Ng, 6Z9 Excellence in 6th Form Maths: M. Gee, 6Z1 Excellence in 6th Form Maths and Barnicoat Prize for Senior English Composition: S. Woodward, 6Z5

Excellence in 6th Form Economics: A. Teh, 6Z11 Excellence in 6th Form Physics and The C.T.F. Beetham Scholarship in Music: A. Gray, 6Z5 Excellence in 6th Form Chemistry and Excellence in 6th Form Accounting: E. Stevenson, 6Z5 Excellence in 6th Form Biology: D. Caughley, 6Z5 C.T.F. Scholarship in Music: S. Eyles, 6Z9 Excellence in 6th Form Technical Drawing: V. Goode, 6Z4 Excellence in 6th Form Art and McAloon Prize for Senior Literature: R. Spencer, 6Z5 Excellence in 6th Form Geography: D. Waite, 6Z2 Excellence in 7th Form Accounting: D. Ting, 7Z1 Thomas Kirk Cup for Botanical Studies: M. Lange, 75Z Excellence in 7th Form Economics: Y. Lim, 7Z4 Excellence in 7th Form Geography: A. Robinson, 7Z2 Rotary Vocational Awards: D. Bird, 6Z6; N. Greenaway, 6Z4; V. Goode, 6Z4; P. Lima, 6Z2.

Excellence in 7th Form English and Excellence in 7th Form Chemistry: H. Granger, 7Z1 Norman Nicholls Prize for 7th Form Applied Maths and Fell Prize for 7th Form Biology: R. Duncan, 7Z1 Sefton Adams Essay Prize: J. Sim, 7Z5 Liverton Prize for 7th Form History: I. Swanson, 7Z1 French Legation Prize for 7th Form French: A. Gainsford, 7Z1 Liverton Prize for Senior Science: H. Waters, 7Z1 Mitford Prize for 7th Form Science; Christchurch Old Boys’ Prize for 7th Form Pure Maths; Excellence in 7th Form Physics: J. Preston-Thomas, 7Z1 The Beasley Award for Cultural Activities: A. Cowie, 7Z3 The McLernon Prize for Community Services: M. Lau Young, 7Z1 The Prefects’ Cup: The Table Tennis Team, (R. Kerr, Captain).

The Oscar and Victor Gallie Bursary and the J.P. Firth Bowl of Honour to the Head Boy: R. Boon, 7Z1 The Turnbull Prizes: A. Gainsford, 7Z1; J. Sarfati, 7Z1; H. Waters, 7Z1 The Moore Scholarships: H. Granger, 7Z1; M. Tunnicliffe, 7Z1 The Rhodes Scholarship: R. Duncan, 7Z1 The Mackay Scholarship: J. Preston-Thomas, 7Z1 The J.P. Firth Scholarship: G. Coldham, 7Z1 Proxime Accessit to the Dux and the Auckland Old Boys’ Prize: R. Duncan, 7Z1 Dux — Winner of the J.R. Cuddie Memorial Medal: J. Preston-Thomas, 7Z1

JOHN LYELL DIGHTON

OBITUARY The college was saddened to learn of the death in November, 1982, of a former Wellington College teacher, John Lyell Dighton, aged 87, who taught at Wellington College from 1922 to 1967.

During his long period of service, Mr Dighton held the positions of Sports Master, Head of Department, and Acting Headmaster during the absence overseas of Mr S. Hill, a former Principal.

A kind, friendly man, Mr Dighton was known for a luxuriant crop of hair and military bearing. Indeed his career included service in two world wars.

During the First World War he was injured in France and came home as a sergeant. He took school cadets and was promoted to major as the Second World War broke out.

A broken leg kept him out of the war but he remained with the Army as second-in-command of the First Wellington Regiment. He was known to entertain his classes, whenever the occasion arose, with war stories.

Life Saving was a life-long interest. He was highly respected for his work with the Royal Life Saving Society. In 1932 he became the Secretary-Treasurer of the Wellington branch of the Life Saving Society, holding that position for 16 years. He was Chief Examiner and Instructor for 26 years. He held the positions of Branch President as well as becoming a Life Governor in 1976 and Patron in 1977.

He introduced life saving into the college and, because of his efforts, the college often won the New Zealand trophy with the highest number of boys gaining life saving awards.

While he was a student at Napier Boys’ High School he performed a rescue on the Napier coast for which he was awarded the gold medal of the Royal Humane Society.

He pulled a man from the strong surf thus preventing a suicide.

After retiring from Wellington College in 1967 Mr Dighton worked as an Educational Office at Mount Crawford Prison for several years.

He is survived by his wife Ethel, his daughter Vai and three grand-daughters, Susan, Claire and Fiona.

A former pupil of his Rev. Ian Ramsden, Minister of St James’ Presbyterian Church, recalled his impressions of

Mr Dighton: “I count myself fortunate to have been among thousands of boys who passed through Wellington College during Mr Dighton’s time. He was, as a teacher, one of those who made a forceful impression on us all. His jet black hair, his erect figure, a very colonial style in the way he carried himself at the head of A Company of the Cadet Battalion, with an air of nonchalance that nonetheless had a proper military style about it.” “... In the far off days of the 1930’s, secondary school teachers, if suitably equipped, had god-like characteristics, or were endowed with them by dreaming pupils and legends did indeed gather round J.L.D. However, what I remember was not legendary, but was his willingness to help me when I was in the lowest sixth form by giving me extra time and lending me extra books to mug up history for a special exam — an activity which not all demi-gods would have bothered with. This willingness to help people that was clearly a trait of his character continued after his retirement when he was an Education Officer at Mount Crawford Prison.”

OBITUARIES

RALPH SINCLAIR and GEORGE HUNTER Old Boys of the 60’s will be sad to hear of the recent deaths of two well-respected staff members of that period, Ralph Sinclair and George Hunter.’

Ralph Sinclair was with us from 1963 to 1965 and will be remembered as a very competent and enthusiastic teacher of German. A graduate of Otago University, he spent some time studying in Germany before returning to take up a post at Wellington College. Subsequently he returned to Germany where he taught at schools in the Idar Oberstein area. Later he moved to England to a post near Portsmouth. He had been in very poor health for some time prior to his death in October, 1981. He is survived by his wife, Anne, his son, Marc and daughter, Karen, all of whom live in Germany.

George Hunter, although a New Zealander by birth (he was born in Denniston on the West Coast but the family moved to Scotland when he was very young), came to us from Scotland in 1960 and remained for 5 years. A teacher of Mathematics and Science, he was a welcome addition to the staff during a period when teachers of those subjects were very scarce. In the latter part of his time here, he also held the post of Careers Adviser. He was coach of the First Soccer XI, master in charge of the Observatory and a keen promoter of golf, both among staff and pupils.

In 1965 he moved to the Auckland area where he taught first at Manurewa High School and later at St Stephen’s, Bombay, from where he retired a few years ago. He was on a trip to visit relatives in Australia when he died of a heart attack on 23rd July, 1982. He is survived by his wife, Joyce, daughters, Joy and Mary and son, Alan.

COLLEGE LIFE

Renewing acquaintances are teachers Mr R. Michael (left) and Mr R. Bradley (right) with Old Boy Mr R. Brierley.

RONALD A BRIERLEY Mr Ron Brierley, an old boy of Wellington College, has generously donated $100,000 towards the new Sports-Arts Centre. Well-known in both New Zealand and Australian business circles, Mr Brierley’s two main sporting interests are cricket and table tennis, both of which he actively pursued at college.

He was one of the first table tennis players in Wellington to successfully adapt his game to the use of the sponge rubber bat which came into vogue in the early 1950’s; accordingly his game consisted largely of spin which opponents found very difficult to counter. He played A grade table tennis in Wellington and succeeded in reaching the semi-finals of the 1959 Wanganui open championship.

A useful leg-spin bowler and right-hand batsman, he played for lower college teams. On leaving college, he played for Midland (now Midland-St Pats) where his cricketing talents flowered to the extent of playing senior cricket and ending up as opening batsman.

As his business interests grew and he moved to Sydney to live, he found less time to play, apart from some charity and inter-business house games. However, since the late 1960’s, he has been the New Zealand cricket team’s most loyal supporter and has followed the national team around all cricketing countries.

He has had the satisfaction of seeing New Zealand emerge as a major cricketing nation and, in addition, as President of the New Zealand Cricket Foundation, he has

also quietly assisted financially many local and national cricketing projects.

Another life-long interest has been stamp collecting and it could be said that, at times, he showed more interest in stamps than studying at Wellington College.

Mr Brierley has also taken a keen interest in early New Zealand paintings.

Brierley Investments Ltd At the age of 23 he founded R.A. Brierley Investments Ltd 21 years ago through a public issue of 100,000 shares.

Today the company, now known as Brierley Investments Ltd, has over 36 million ordinary shares on issue with a current market value of $3.00 each. Mr Brierley remains the largest shareholder, controlling some 10% of the company.

For five years prior to “going public” Ron Brierley was active in the investigation and analysis of many hundred of companies and special situations. In this role he wrote and published “New Zealand Stocks and Shares”, an investors’ newsletter that specialised in searching examination of published accounts and company activities.

As a result of this study Ron Brierley concluded that the New Zealand economy in the early 1960’s was supporting more than enough “dead” companies ... “heavy with undervalued assets, stodgy with secret reserves, repressed by antiquated management methods, paying modest dividends.”

He considered that New Zealanders’ overall demand for goods and services must continue to increase and any

temporary economic difficulty would provide opportunities for the most resourceful and enterprising suppliers. Any business which followed this principle with reasonable prudence would, he suggested, have to do well. His identification of real prospects across the Tasman led to the application of similar principles when Ron Brierley extended his interests to Australia in 1963.

Unorthodox attitudes to commerce have characterised Mr Brierley’s place in New Zealand business life over more than twenty years. Initial antagonism from the commercial “establishment” towards his modus operandi has been gradually replaced by acceptance and even adoption of his methods. Paradoxically, Ron Brierley’s occasionally radical utterances have tended to mask an exceedingly conservative approach to business. Although known through the media as a “corporate raider” he is, in reality, more of consolidator and agent of change. Perusal of recent annual reports will reveal the extent to which early and subsequent acquisitions have been retained and improved.

A feature of Ron Brierley’s contribution to the New Zealand commercial scene has been the upgrading of shareholders’ expectations. This has been evident both in terms of tangible returns and in respect of information and Board performance. Equally, it is recognised that his resistance to ill-conceived or impractical interference in commerce has championed the rights of individuals in a free enterprise system.

With interests in several countries Mr Brierley has become widely known as a successful New Zealander

able, on occasions, to realise opportunities in a foreign setting. Without formal academic training he has demonstrated, nonetheless, an innovative yet inherently cautious approach to commerce. Above all, his success and contribution has been based on patient investigation, analysis, and painstaking study of the business scene.

This disciplined approach, combined with flair and a creative conception of commerce, has placed Ron Brierley at the head of New Zealand’s 8th largest company. In this position he is involved with other companies as a director and various organisations as a supporter. His presence is characterised by a respect for autonomy and the rejection of an institutionalised approach. These are among the more significant, but less publicised, features of his contribution to the business world.

FRANK H RENOUF Another prominent Old Boy, whose very generous donation of $100,000 towards the Sports-Arts Centre has matched exactly the donation of Mr Ron Brierley, is Mr Frank Renouf, a high regarded Wellington financier and sharebroker.

Mr Renouf attended Marist Primary School, Newtown, before beginning his secondary schooling at Wellington College in 1931. He quickly established a reputation both as a scholar and a promising tennis player. His admiration and respect for the teachers who taught him between 1931 and 1934, the years of the Great Depression, are no secret.

After leaving Wellington College, he embarked on a

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Wellington financier, Mr Frank Renouf (right), enjoys a nostalgic moment as he looks over his examination results from the 1930’s. With him are the board chairman (left) Mr A. W. Beasley and Mr Rees-Thomas.

commercial career with a position in the National Mutual Life Association at a salary of $65 per annum.

He successfully studied accountancy and eventually became a sharebroker and banker. He finally established a sharebroking firm in his name and achieved an international reputation as a financier.

He has been responsible for initiatives such as the under-writing of the Tasman Pulp and Paper Company issue in 1954, the first of its kind in New Zealand and, on the international scale, the successful rekindling for Britain, Australia and New Zealand of contact with West Germany after many years of separation because of conflict.

Mr Renouf has always had a strong love of tennis and, in fact, gained such honours as Oxford and New Zealand University Blues. He won the South Island Junior Singles title in 1937 and reached the semi- final of the North Island championships soon afterwards.

Eight months after serving overseas as a Second Lieutenant in 1940 he was captured by the Germans during the occupation and invasion of Greece by enemy forces. He remained a prisoner-of-war from 1941 to 1945, inside Germany, until freed by General Patton’s forces in Moosburg, Bavaria.

Even while a P.O.W. Mr Renouf adopted a positive attitude towards using time in captivity. The officers at Biberach’s Oflag 58 set up a quasi-university where many prisoners volunteered as teachers in a host of subjects, including languages, history, economics and science. Other activities included the building of a skating rink and tennis court. Tennis, in fact, remained an important camp activity though a deterioration in food and an inevitable saturation with prison life sapped the vitality of many prisoners.

After the war he attended Oxford University for four terms before taking a position in the Industrial and Commercial Finance Corporation of London, where the foundations of his future career were established between 1946 and 1947. In 1949 he was invited to play at Wimbledon.

In 1955 Mr Renouf initiated under-writing activities for local authorities and semi-government organisations in New Zealand. At about that time Mr Renouf’s firm established the N.Z.U.C. share index and this was followed by the setting up of a merchant bank, New Zealand United Corporation Ltd. A supporter of a more realistic supply side economic theory as against inflation prone Keynesian demand prescription, Mr Renouf has opposed the so-called “fine tuning” strategy of the present New Zealand government, which he believes has acted against an effective long term strategy designed to eliminate the causes of New Zealand’s unsatisfactory economic performance.

Early in 1960 he established Capital Trust, the first New Zealand Unit Trust for small investors. Mr Renouf also played a major role in the building of the big international hotel in Auckland, a project having the backing of the New Zealand Government.

THE SPORTS-ARTS CENTRE The Sports-Arts Centre that will be erected on the site of Firth House promises to be a magnificent facility catering for a wide range of sports and arts’ needs.

The Sports Centre will include a gymnasium with a very large floor area of over 650 square metres. There will be large changing rooms and good spectator facilities.

Seating should cater for about 250 spectators including 180 foldaway seats.

Other resources will include a classroom, a staff resource room in which P.E. equipment will be stored and an improved system of lighting, recessed and well-protected.

An innovative and attractive feature will be the mezzanine floor which houses the elevated classroom, a social room and a games area.

Arts With fully-landscaped surroundings and with an attractive neo-colonial architecture the centre will prove to be an impressive educational facility catering for the needs of both college and community.

The Arts Centre will consist of a theatre, a foyer, a drama studio, a music rehearsal room and a theatre storeroom and workroom.

All these areas will prove of great benefit for the cultural needs of both the school and community.

For instance, the theatre will not only be used by the Drama Club but it will also provide an ideal venue for the orchestra, band, debating contests, exhibitions of various kinds, concerts and public lectures. Community and school groups will find a-host of uses for it.

Designed by Richard Campion, an Old Boy and former teacher, the theatre is being designed along classical lines. The tiered seats are movable and there is no conventional stage as such though there is provision for a curtained stage if it is needed. A lighting grid will cover the entire ceiling with sound and lighting controls situated at the rear of the theatre.

This is no “Little Theatre”! with an area of over 2,400 sq ft the theatre will be able to seat over 140 people. It will be bigger than many professional theatres in New Zealand.

Other amenities include dressing rooms, storage rooms, toilets, washrooms, a drama studio and a music suite.

The Drama Studio will be a windowless room of about 900 sq. ft and will include a storage room, a properties room, a sound-proof glass windowed recording room with a lighting grid. The studio will provide for a host of uses such as the recording of class plays, a workroom for drama groups and as a display room.

The Music Suite will include a large rehearsal room, three sound proof tutor rooms, a sound system and an additional storage room. This suite will certainly provide much-needed music facilities of the highest standard.

The planners have created a splendid educational vision. Let all who care for the college give generously to make this vision a reality.

The striking architecture of the planned Sports and Art Centres.

THE TOWN HALL CONCERT A brave attempt by Wellington College seventh formers, Murray Pillar and Francis Cowan, to a fund-raising concert with the aim of upgrading Firth Hall nearly ended in disaster.

The students booked the Wellington Town Hall and organised the entire programme themselves, inviting performances from the Gilbert and Sullivan society, the Firth Players chamber music group, some members of the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, organists Ewen Roberts and Roy Tankersley, and some well-known opera singers.

A few days before the concert was scheduled only 11 tickets had been sold. However, on the night an audience of 180 turned up which meant a small loss of between $100 and $200.

The students undertook the project to raise money to upgrade Firth Hall as a music practice and tuition facility.

Mr M. Pallin with a scale model of Wellington College’s horticultural plot which is being developed in stages. The project includes a fenced plant propagation area, citrus and vegetable areas, a flower museum and a workshop/ storage shed.

G. Laking speaking during an inter-school debate.

DEBATING Last year was eventful and successful in many respects.

Though the major trophies seemed to elude us at the very last moment, our teams performed creditably and a solid platform for future success in this cultural activity has been forged.

The debating teams were involved in a number of cultural exchanges during the year. The year opened with two away debates against Palmerston North Boys’ High School. Both debates were convincingly won by Wellington College. The senior team, consisting of Raybon Kan, Anatoly Frusin and David Gordon, successfully negated “That this is the century of the common man.” The junior team, consisting of John Beaglehole, Yuri Frusin and George Laking negated “That our T.V. channels are becoming choked with rubbish.”

In Term 3 both teams were in action against Napier Boys’ High School, but this time on home territory. The junior team debated brilliantly to affirm successfully that “Only mugs work”. George illustrated his argument by waxing eloquent about the good fortune of a ceramic toadstool that sat squarely on his desk and meditated at the very centre of the universe. The senior team lost a lively debate by the narrowest of margins when they negated “That conflict is the lifeblood of humanity.”

The debating exchange with Wanganui Collegiate School brought a win and a loss. The senior team, consisting of Simon Rees-Thomas, Antony Wallace and Stephen King lost when they negated “That New Zealand

is Godzone.” The junior team won the treble when they negated “That the law will eventually triumph.”

The inter-collegiate competition began in the second term. The senior certificate A team which consisted of S. Rees-Thomas, A. Wallace and S. King lost to Wellington East when they negated “That students should be paid to attend school” but won against Erskine when they negated “That we are overtaxed.”

The senior certificate B team which consisted of D. Larsen, D. Patel, P. Hangartner and M. Servian narrowly lost both of their debates. In the first debate they affirmed “That competitive sport is a good thing” against Erskine.

In the second debate they negated “That the law is an ass” against Kapiti College.

There were two fourth form teams apart from the junior premier team. M. Forsyth, S. Goode and M. Barrett showed a lot of promise in their two debates. In the first debate they lost to Wellington East when they negated “That space invaders are a social evil.” In their second debate they convincingly beat St Mary’s when they negated “That we should go more slowly.” C. Adams, M. Rounthwaite and R. Brown won their debate against Wellington Girls when they affirmed “That exams should be abolished.”

A number of very competent debaters emerged in the third form. A. Howman, S. Taylor and P. McNamara won their two competition debates decisively and only just lost a friendly debate against St Mary’s. During the second term they beat Wellington East when they negated “That city life is better than town life.” In the third term they travelled to Kapiti College and convincingly defeated Kapiti when they negated “That politicians are a necessary evil.” D.

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DEBATING TEAMS

Senior Debating Team (left to right): R. Kan, Anatoly Frusin, D. Gordon.

Junior Debating Team (left to right): A. Frusin, G. Laking, J. Beaglehole.

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Zwartz, R. Field, P. Shand and G. Raynes also showed ability in their two debates. Both debates were lost, but only narrowly. The team lost to Wellington East when they affirmed “That we would be better off without television.”

In the second debate they met St Mary’s and affirmed “That big brother knows best.”

The two trophy grade teams debated very well. The senior premier B team won the first round by default.

The second round, against Erskine, was won convincingly

by Wellington College when they negated “That it is better to have fought the good fight and lost than never to have fought at all.” The third round was also won by default and the team suddenly found itself in the semi-final. The semifinal against Kapiti was probably the best debate of the year. The proposition that Wellington affirmed was “That the pen is mightier than the sword.” Raybon opened the debate full of wit, eloquence and aggression. The momentum was maintained throughout the debate and it was by the narrowest of margins that Kapiti eventually ran out the winners. Kapiti went on to win the final and the trophy.

R. Kan and A. Frusin also performed very well in the Wellington Impromptu Debating Competition. They reached the finals where they lost to Wellington Girls’.

However, later in the second term, R. Kan and D. Gordon combined to bring back for the second year running the Bloomfield Cup for impromptu debating.

The junior premier team debated superbly all year. In the first round they defeated St Bernard’s when they negated “That NZ is Godzone.” In the second round they defeated H.V.H.S. when they negated “That we should shoot for the stars”. This was followed up by a win against Wellington in the third round, when they affirmed that “Subjects like Latin and French are of no use to the NZ student.”

It was during the semi-final debate against St Catherine’s that one of the most unusual events of the debating year occurred. Yuri Frusin was speaking for the proposition “That secrets should be kept” when the lights went out and the T.T.R. was shrouded in darkness. Two electricians who were working out- side the T.T.R. were eventually persuaded to turn the lights on and the debate was able to continue. Wellington College won the debate and therefore met Tawa College in the final.

The proposition for the final was “That the power of Government has increased, is increasing and ought to be diminished.” Wellington College affirmed strongly, but a lively Tawa College team eventually ran out the winners.

For John Beaglehole and Yuri Frusin it was the first loss in nearly two years of debating.

Wellington College can look forward to 1983 with confidence in the sphere of debating.

BACKGAMMON Club Captain: G. Bermel The club suffered from a problem which has bedevilled indoor activities for many years. Unless there is a

special room for activities such as chess, backgammon, stamp clubs, the loss of equipment seems inevitable.

Furthermore, there is often no room to play in an already crowded classroom.

The club suffered from these disadvantages and much of its equipment was lost. We were very lucky, however, to be given three beautiful boards and sets by Mr Philpott, from the Wellington Backgammon Club, and on their behalf too, he issued an invitation to the school to attend some sessions.

We hope this old and popular game will flourish in coming years as it has in the past.

THE RADIO CLUB In October this year, after a time of recess, the Radio Club was revived in the Radio Shack in Phoenix Territory.

The new members are: Andrew Heald of 4A (president), Matthew Rounthwaite of 4A (Secretary), Matthew Perry of 4AG (Head Technician) and Daniel McLaren of 4AL (Technician). We aim to keep the membership small and we exist to do useful jobs round the college as well as to train ourselves in radio and electronics.

Equipment is sadly lacking but we do have a fridge, some parts of old television sets and radios, a voltameter, a transformer and a useful power supply. A library of books is being built up and our thanks go to the donors, particularly Mr J. Matthews, for three books on audio quality and hifi systems. More tools More tools and equipment will be needed for our work in 1983.

Our aim is to provide a service and already we have fixed the Art Room dryer, a staff member’s radio and (at least partly) a radiogram for a class-room. A great challenge has been provided in the gift of some transceiver sets from the radio division of the Post Office. These will be modified, dismantled and put together again for purposes which are not yet deter­mined. The Radio Shack

THE PHOENIX FILM CLUB The projection room of the Phoenix Theatre has been the headquarters and clubroom of the Film Club which has carried on the noble tradition of management, renovation and enjoyment of the theatre. This year we have installed three panel heaters, two in the auditorium and one right by the Graflex projector to keep the projectionist warm.

Many posters have been put up on the walls and we have used the splicer and re-winder (which was donated by the projectionist at the St James’ Theatre) to repair and sort out some old films.

Members of the club and others who have gained their NFL Projectionist’s Certificates are: W. Brown, J. Burkinshaw, R. Egley, R. Field, A. Fitzgeorge, S. Hodge, M. Johnston, J. Jones, A. Juran, B. Lourie, R. Mallard, G. Moore, S. Page, M. Prout, M. Rounthwaite, M. Vine, M. Yoeman. D. Roberts has also assisted teachers with projection.

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Pioneer horticulturists (left to right): James Raynes, Craig Buchanan and Gabor Toth. They were among 27 fourth formers who took the course with the aim of entering School Certificate in Horticulture in 1983.

A lively class.

Mrs E. Bradley with pupils and spectators.

In the auditorium we have enough seats to accommodate about seventy patrons. The black backs on the seats show that they are Phoenix property.

Lunch-time screenings were tried but were not as sensational nor as successful as the programme put on in the TTR by the School Council. In 1983 however, we hope to have some really good films during the winter term.

We’ll show them!

One very appreciative audience were the patients at Ewart (old folks’) Hospital where our films were a great success. We were invited back and will be making another visit next year. Our stock of films has grown, thanks to the gift from the American Embassy, and these are useful from time to time.

In the theatre we have had some unexpected visitors who have decided to stay and live there. These are the Phoenix mice. They pay for their entertainment and comfort by eating up scraps of food left by other members of the club. We have all enjoyed a good year, most of us gaining our Projectionist’s Certificates. We ended with an AGM and a luncheon. Our thanks to the Mothers’ Club for the fine new carpet near the door and for the vacuum cleaner. Thanks too, to Mr Henderson for his help generally. Roll on, 1983.

Anthony Fitzgeorge, President.

John Burkinshaw, Treasurer.

Martin Prout, Secretary

PRINTING CLUB The Printing Club has been active this year. In fact we have had a constant stream of work from other clubs, the parents and some social bodies outside the college. Our press is best suited to printing of cards and invitations, small notices and any texts worth hand-setting to decorate your walls. For materials we have used off-cuts from printing firms and stationers, notably Universal Printers and J.A. McKay & Co. who have been very generous. In the coming year we will be open for business again so send in your orders. Do you need some tickets in Olde English style? We can do them as we now have a numbering machine. High quality is guaranteed.

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SPIRIT OF ADVENTURE I boarded the “Spirit of Adventure” early in February 1982, in Napier for a ten-day cruise which ended in Wellington. It certainly got my seventh form year off to a brilliant start. Our voyage 193 had a course set from Napier across Hawkes Bay, along the East Coast to Cook Strait, around the Marlborough Sounds and finally to Wellington.

The “Spirit’s” crew was made up of six officers, one voyage leader and twenty five trainees from Well­ington to Stewart Island. The crew, well, some were “sea-goers” and some weren’t. For those who weren’t, the leeward rail

was the gathering place for the first few days. However, that was not the only leisure-time activity. We received instructions in safety at sea, internationally recognised distress signals, rules of the sea, buoy interpretation, rope work and navigation.

The day would begin with our being woken up at 6.00 a.m. for a swim. Then we got dressed and went straight into a hot breakfast. The food was excellent and there was always plenty of it. The clean up was next -scrubbing decks, heads, bulkheads, cabin and brass polishing. Then up anchor and off sailing.

To sail a 105 ft, steel-hulled schooner weighing 125 tons was no easy task, it was all hard work, especial­ly when we entered Cook Strait and hit in excess of 50 knot winds.

Since the wind and seas were too overpowering for the sails, as quickly as we could, all sails had to come down.

The Chief turned on the “Iron Horse” (335 hp Cummins diesel). Captain pointed her into the swell and wind while we watched the bowsprit dive as spray covered the “Spirit”; it was brilliant. Eventually we found shelter in Palliser Bay, where we spotted some pilot whales.

Don’t get me wrong, sailing wasn’t all fun. If you were on “special duty” that day, you learnt how to peel spuds for 32 people and prepare just as much cauliflower. After dinner, the evening’s activities either involved slides, films, quizzes or further in­structions.

What made Voyage 193 good value was the great group of guys and officers. We all ended up with various nicknames, some being “Swede”, “Squid”, “Pigmy”, with me being called “Mayor” and “B.J.”. Spirits and morale were always high. Our voyage had the fortune to spend half-a-day at the Outward Bound School, doing the “wall” and rope’s “confidence” course. Now I am eager to do the 28 day course at Anakiwa.

Having spent several days sailing around the Sounds, it came time to head back to Wellington. We had 30 knot north-westerlies that shot us across the “Strait” averaging 10 knots under the “Spirit’s” full sails, squares and all.

There is nothing like the feel­ing you get when you sail a vessel like that.

By the morning I left the ship I had taken two rolls of films and made 31 new friends from all over New Zealand.

I had also qualified for membership of the “Voyagers’ Club” that keeps us in touch with other trainees and the “Spirit”. For me, the voyage on the “Spirit” was one of the greatest highlights during my secondary schooling.

S. Arrell, 7Z1

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AN OCKER’S EYE VIEW OF WELLINGTON COLLEGE It was much to my chagrin that I discovered that I was to go to a boys’ school for my three-month stay in New Zealand. To be honest, I didn’t know what to expect from a large single sex school, as I had come from a small co-ed high school in Dubbo, New South Wales.

My first assembly held some surprises — busy talking to the person behind me, I was bewildered to find myself instantly shut up, and soon the whole hall was standing around me. It was not until later that I discovered it was the magical nod of the head prefect that accomplished this feat. Introduced to the game of rugby (after vainly trying to explain the game of rugby league to those kiwis who couldn’t understand why anyone liked that game) soon after I arrived, I found that being on the bottom of a “maul”, getting crushed in a “ruck” and trying to run in mud with sandshoes on, or else defending the goal during water polo matches at the Freyberg Pool, was not at all as bad as I had heard it to be.

Though I might have been a little different with my Australian ways now and then, I couldn’t accuse anyone of treating me badly throughout my stay at the school. Its a credit to the school that it makes visitors so welcome and it was the students who made my exchange an experience I’ll never forget.

Thanks again to my exchange “twin”, Greg Freeman.

Nick Rheinberger 6Z9 Australian Exchange Student

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE LUNCHEON Stephen Langridge and myself were honoured to be asked to represent the college at the annual post- budget address given by the Prime Minister at the Overseas Terminal as guests of the Wellington Chamber of Commerce.

We were very pleased to listen to the Prime Minister on Budget 1982 issued on Friday, 6th of August. The meeting started about 12.45 p.m. and lasted until 2 p.m. Both of us met the chairman of the meeting in the front of the hall and received a warm welcome from him. He asked us if we were young entrepreneurs from the college. After a little talk we were told to find our seats for lunch. It was a nice meal and we really enjoyed it. It was a good experience attending the meeting with older people whom I had never met before.

The Prime Minister gave a speech after lunch, while we were having coffee. The speech was mostly about the Budget and delivered very clearly and precisely. After that we raised some questions in a discussion of economic matters of New Zealand. I found the discussion a most useful adjunct to my studies in senior commerce. As a follow up to this ad- dress, the chamber again invited the Leader of the Opposition, the Rt. Hon. W.R. Rowling,

to discuss the New Zealand economy at a luncheon subsequently held at the Majestic Cabaret, which my classmates, Guy Bermel and Anthony Wallace attended.

Y.S. Lim 7Z4

A VISIT TO THE STOCK EXCHANGE Early in the year our Seventh Form Economics class under the guidance of Mr Kerr visited the Wellington Stock Exchange in order to learn something about the sharemarket.

We all received an interesting and informative talk from Mr Gill, secretary of the stock exchange. He briefed us on the work undertaken by members of the exchange and explained terms and expressions used in the transaction of business.

To many people, the share-market is hard to understand and I was no exception. However, after listening to Mr Gill and observing the “Call”, I was better informed. The “Call” takes place twice daily at 10.00 a.m. and 2.00 p.m. and this is where stocks and shares are traded by brokers representing their clients.

The duration of the “Call” varies according to the amount of business transacted. While this is happening, clerks record dealings on a large blackboard.

The dealings are the buying and selling prices of stocks and shares.

At the end of our visit we felt we had gained an improved understanding of the stock exchange and feel confident we will carry new knowledge into our work.

Tony Wallace 7Z4

VISITORS TO THE SCHOOL MR PETER BLAKE A sporting event which for many ranked with other notable features such as the World Cup, and the Commonwealth Games, was the Around-the-World Yacht Race. Mr Peter Blake, who skippered Ceramco, addressed the school as part of a project to launch a New Zealand sailing ship, the “Spirit of New Zealand.”

Although most of us knew a great deal about the race itself, Mr Blake gave us a vastly different slant on it. We saw it from the yacht, and from the sailors’ point of view.

We heard of the harsh physical conditions, the extreme cold, hazards from ice, icebergs, whales, and especially the danger of going over-board. When one crewman did fall in the sea, we were given a graphic description of his rescue. Although arguments and near mutinies were not uncommon in other boats, the twelve crewmen on Ceramco got on marvellously well. They had to be prepared for anything 24 hours of the day. They travelled at record speeds, they suffered a broken mast, but overcame all difficulties.

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Mr Blake concluded his address with more detailed information on the “Spirit of New Zealand” and asked for support for a project which epitomised the New Zealanders’ adventurous spirit.

MR BARRY TRUMAN On the occasion of the presentation of soccer trophies, the school was host to Mr Barry Truman, a former coach of the New Zealand soccer team. Now employed by the New Zealand Council for Recreation and Sport, he spoke to the students on the great opportunities that everybody had to participate in sporting activities. A vital part of life in the coming years would be the amount of leisure time available to huge numbers of people, as technology decreased the amount of work required. Sport provided wonderful opportunities for people to benefit from all the facets of human emotion, and particularly to learn about themselves. Winning had an important place in sport, but participation was very important too. Too much emphasis in winning inhibited personality and pleasure.

Mr Truman presented the trophies.

MR MENCHI This year, Wellington College again enjoyed some notable triumphs in Table Tennis, and Mr Menchi, Chairman of the New Zealand Table Tennis Association, visited assembly to congratulate the team. He was most complimentary about the high standard the players displayed in winning the North Island and New Zealand school championships. He also thanked the school table tennis coach, Mr D. Cook, for his assistance to the sport.

NAPIER BOYS’ HIGH SCHOOL Most inter-school visits are associated with sport, so it’s always a pleasure to receive Napier Boys’ High Schools. We inter-change visits in which cultural activities and sport play their parts.

This year we heard the skirl of the pipes and the harmony of the orchestra emanating from the hall, and outside, rugby teams and harriers competed in athletic endeavour. Senior and junior debating teams pitted their words and wit too and so we welcomed and farewelled our visitors who provided us with such varied fare.

MR F. RENOUF One of the memorable assemblies of the year was marked by the visit of Mr F. Renouf. We are always pleased to have Old Boys return to the college, and Mr Renouf’s attendance at assembly had a double pleasure. He spoke of his days at college and of the masters who made an impact on school life, and of schoolboy associations that lasted for years after.

He told the students that he would like to see an Old Boy as Prime Minister, and to that end he was inaugurating

Mr Peter Blake a Scholarship for a study of a branch of Political Science.

His extremely generous donation to the SportsArts Centre fund is recorded elsewhere in this issue.

Together with Mr Renouf, we also welcomed a number of other visitors, Mr Jenkin (Parent Association), Mr Beasley (Board Chairman), Messrs R. Waddel, B. Waddel, A. Macrae and J. Bridge (Old Boys Association).

Friday, 13th August, was a day with a difference. We were pleased to see a number of Old Boys representatives here for the presentation of caps to the 1st XV before it left for Tournament. They were Messrs B. Waddel, A. Macrae, A. Braddock and J. Bridge. The caps were presented by a long-time friend of the school, Jamie Salmon, an All Black who came from our sister school, Wellington College, Berkshire, England. We spoke briefly of his school and also of the great friendships that were formed through rugby.

Two others present for the occasion were the chairman of the board, Dr W. Beasley, and Mr R. Brierley, an Old Boy, who has become widely known in financial circles, particularly here and in Australia, but further afield also.

It was Mr Brierley’s first official visit since he left school in the 1950’s.

After the assembly concluded, staff, visitors and a number of pupils had morning tea together in Firth Hall.

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WORLD CUP HOPES AND HOPEFULS We have hosted many international teams who have used our grounds for practice. In the main they have been rugby teams, so it was with much pleasure we were able to offer facilities to the New Zealand soccer team. The “Road to Spain” captured the interest and enthusiasm of a huge number of people who are not ordinarily interested in sport, and the success of the team in qualifying for the World Cup in Spain has been widely applauded. In their preparation for the matches the team has undertaken a number of games against overseas teams, and the English team of Watford was the opponent for which the team practised here.

SCHOOLBOY INTERNATIONALS The Australian secondary schools rugby team came to Wellington to play a Wellington schools’ selection, and practised here before the match. This was the first visit by an international youth group to the college.

MR A. HARDING Mr Alf Harding presented awards to our New Zealand Secondary Schools Table Tennis Championship team. The title was won in 1981 but this was the first opportunity a member of the New Zealand executive had had of visiting us. Mr Harding, who is chairman, spoke of the growth of table tennis in New Zealand in recent years. Early teams

had had a hard time in getting the sport established, but now there were frequent visits to New Zealand by overseas teams and our players also tour frequently. He commended the sport to all who are looking for a pleasant, energetic and life-long activity.

MR T. BARBER The 1st XI fixture against Wanganui Collegiate School is the time for presentation of caps, and this year they were presented in March by Mr Trevor Barber. Mr Barber is an Old Boy, a past captain of Wellington, an ex-New Zealand representative, and a member of the New Zealand Cricket Council. We were pleased to have him present the caps in assembly where he spoke to the school of his days at college, the help he had received, and the pleasures of the sport. He paid tribute to past and present staff who had helped the sport, and wished the eleven well in their fixture.

MRS HALL Early this year, Robert Hall was tragically killed in a motor accident. He took a full part in school activities, and one in which he excelled was underwater hockey. To commemorate his participation, Mrs Hall attended a prize giving function in Assembly, and awarded a trophy for this sport. It was a sad occasion in many respects, but the school was pleased to host her visit, which marked the memory of a fine student.

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OBITUARY

Robert William Neilson Hall The college was shocked and saddened to learn of the death of Robert Hall during the school year.

A popular student with a keen sense of humour, Robert was the driving force behind the successful college underwater hockey team which competed in the adult league.

Robert attended Island Bay and St Mark’s primary schools before coming to Wellington College. At St Mark’s he achieved 94 percent for music and was a leading member of the school choir. He passed a civil defence course in his third form year, followed by a snorkel diver’s course. He passed all his subjects in the School Certificate examinations.

An avid reader of magazines on electronics, he was a member of the Radio Club. A competent skier, he enjoyed helping others to learn the skills of skiing. With the assistance of his father, he built a Sunburst sailing dinghy and both enjoyed sailing it.

Robert’s ambition was to become a police diver. With the help of another college friend he was also planning to build a hovercraft this year.

He is greatly missed by his family, friends and all who knew him at college.

THE W.C. MAGAZINE A stunningly successful enterprise was launched early in 1982 by a team of inspired seventh formers.

Unlike previous magazines, the “W.C.” tried to form a more representative group of the school. Another milestone was reached with “W.C.” being the first uncensored magazine.

We started off the first issue with the following people — Tony Wallace, Ian Swanson, Dennis Ting, Stephen Langridge, with Steve King acting as Editor. Our first

Editor, Guy Bermel, had gone overseas and returned in the second term.

Allen Gainsford was our much appreciated typist.

Under the benevolent guidance of Mr Walls we tried to maintain levels of decency and good, honest, cleanshaven journalism.

Steven King was the motivating force behind many of the contributions, especially those complained about.

He claims responsibility for much of the humour of the magazine.

Ian Swanson as Deputy Editor performed the difficult task of seeing to layout and sub-editing, also claiming responsibility for such works as the Prefects’ profiles.

Tony Wallace, a B class representative, gave us an insight into the news of the school, from his many and varied “Scoop” articles concerning such topics as the stationery room as well as extensive reporting on the Sports/Arts complex. Tony was closely associated with any editorial argument on content; being a debater of repute.

Nevertheless, he put much commitment into the W.C. and was a valuable member of the team. The first two issues — sports sections — were looked after by Stephen Langridge with Tony taking over after he left the magazine. Dennis Ting, our only full-blooded Ethnic, enthralled the junior school with such columns as “Kids-stuff.”

Other notables were Howard Granger with his “auditory overkill’’. He remained incognito throughout the year, due to threats from certain quarters.

Stewart Lees used his artistic skills to produce a number of full page cartoons while Kathy Hansen, our counsellor, willingly contributed some controversial, but highly interesting reading.

For those of us who worked on the editorial committee of W.C. it was an extremely worthwhile and enjoyable experience. We all learned a great deal about journalism — the good and the not so good.

Undoubtedly the W.C. magazine has been a success, surviving the whole year and still managing to hold the confidence of its readers and those in authority.

The foundations have been laid for 1983 and beyond.

PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB

Master in charge: Mr G.R. Girvan.

The aims of the club are to train its members in the techniques of photography, to enable them to use the school dark room equipment and to provide photographs for the school magazine. The results of this can be see in the pages of this year’s issue.

Notable this year was the outstanding success of one of the club’s members, John Morrison of 5A2, in winning first and second places in the open section of the prestigious Ilford Shield. The winning print then went on to win first place in the equivalent Australian competition.

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John Morrison, with his two photographs that gained him first and second place in the open prints section of this year’s Ilford Shield photographic competition.

The photographs were taken while he was visiting Holland and England in 1981. He was placed first among 174 pupils from 54 schools who entered 465 prints and slides.

With the aid of a donation from the Mothers’ Club, and a grant from the Department of Education, the club has purchased a quality camera and is increasing the range and sophistication of the equipment available to members.

DUKE OF EDINBURGH AWARD SCHEME A small group again participated in the award scheme this year and the efforts made by all have been most commendable.

In the course of undertaking training to meet Gold Award requirements, Scott Arrell undertook an Outward Bound course and was selected for a “Spirit of Adventure” voyage, mention of which is recorded in an article he wrote included elsewhere in the magazine. Colin Edie completed his silver award requirements; Christopher Cowan, Carl Savage, Stephen Nicholls and George Laking received their bronze awards and Todd Simpson, Raymond Molloy and Matthew Rounthwaite and enthusiastic candidates to complete their bronze award requirements.

It is again quite clear that all involved with the scheme have gained something extra from it, which they might not have otherwise experienced.

very little wind at all and I was able to swim in a pool adjacent to the camp.

After dark Matthew suggested we tramp upstream to visit some girls he had seen walking. It turned out that there was a party there of cub scouts together with some ranger guides, so we joined them. We all had fun singing all my old camp songs around the campfire.

Before retiring to bed I took a hook from my survival kit and a length of line I had found in the stream with a piece of bacon for bait. I laid the line and to my amazement, next morning found out that Raymond had sighted an eel attached. That eel, stunned and gutted, now resides in our freezer at home (still? Ed.) After lunch on Sunday we struck camp, and meeting up with Scott Arrell’s party, we tramped back to the car park after a highly successful and worthwhile weekend.

G.R. Laking 4A

DUKE OF EDINBURGH AWARD EXPEDITION On Wednesday, March 31st, 1982, I was notified that there was a space for me in a party of four to tramp into the Rimutaka Forest National Park. Not wishing to come as ill-prepared as I had to for my training camp at the Grattan Hut held under the guidance of Mr Michael BruceSmith, I stayed up into the wee hours of the morning in detailed planning for the expedition running from April 3rd to 4th.

At 9.40 a.m., on April 3rd, Matthew Rounthwaite, Christopher Cowan, Raymond Molloy and myself checked in with Mr Kerr at the Ranger’s Office. At 10 a.m. we set out along the 5 mile track arriving at the other end just on 11.45 a.m. The track is noted for its beech forest, steep inclines and clay surface which forms deep ruts and puddles. It comes out into the Orongorongo River Valley at a point colloquially known as Jacob’s Ladder...

We spent the afternoon and evening mainly in broad exploration, accomplishing several crossings of the Orongorongo River which is a swift shallow river running in the midst of a valley of round cobbles. Before long we had discovered that some of the senior school prefects including Scott Arrell were staying in a forestry cabin across river downstream, together with a party of girls from Wellington Girls’ College. Entering, we found Scott expertly cooking dinner for a dozen in an oven made from a forty- gallon drum ...

The weather on the Saturday was fine with clouds scudding overhead from the southwest. In the Orongorongo area, the wind blows mainly along the river basin, and being in a camp out to the side, we suffered

The camp site on the James Cook Hotel.

CAMPING ON THE COOK Flag unfurled, some Kelburn scouts looked up from their concrete camp site during the weekend of October 16th, atop of the James Cook Hotel to have this event recorded by an “Evening Post” reporter.

John Kingston 4A1 and Dan Schwartz 3A1, were among the scouts who camped on top of the hotel to take part in the “25th Jamboree on the Air” where the scouts

were equipped with ham radios to transmit and receive messages the world over for 48 hours.

The camp site was complete with rustic manuka and jute flagpole on the roof and, from all accounts, the view offered by the James Cook for the Scouts 22 storeys above Lambton Quay provided a worthwhile and memorable weekend.

Seventh Form Seminars

THE CRISIS IN LEBANON

A series of three seminars on the crisis in Lebanon was organised for the seventh form during the third term. These were held in the Team Teaching Room and proved popular.

Mr Alec Shaw, representing the Palestine Liberation Group, spoke strongly which followed the invasion and encirclement of Beirut by Israeli forces. The resulting massacre of Palestinian refugees sent shock waves of horror around the globe. He attacked Israel’s foreign policy under Menachem Begin and presented a good case for the establishment of a Palestinian homeland.

On the succeeding Wednesday, Mr John Roscoe, a member of the National Jewish Students Union, spoke to the same audience about the reasons for Israel’s invasion of Lebanon, the structure of the P.L.O. and the need for the establishment of a Palestinian homeland located in an area acceptable to both the Israelis and the Palestinians.

At the third and final session an objective and historical view of the crisis was presented by Mr Gordon Parkinson, from the School of Political Science and Public Administration of Victoria University of Wellington. He drew out the critical strands of Jewish and Arab history, stressing the interdependence of political, religious and economic factors in the Middle East and stressed that the crisis in Lebanon should be viewed more as a practical problem of international relations rather than a question of which side was right and which side was wrong.

THE CHOIR A college choir had originated in earlier years, but this year Mr Robert Oliver, with his wide experience and able musicianship, resurrected this musical group. The choir started in the latter half of the year from small beginnings.

A group of dedicated musicians grew to a choir strength

of more than twenty.

At the peak of its development in the third term before exams, it gave its first performance in the Firth Dining Hall at lunch time. A good audience, including many staff members, sampled music of various periods in three and four-part harmony. The choir, by no means impeccable, has enjoyed the singing and approached it with enthusiasm.

With Mr Oliver available to take the choir next year, the future looks rosy.

Owen Christie

INTER-SCHOOL CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP I.S.C.F. This year was a very profitable and exciting one.

The regular programmes have included films, fun, food and fellowship and have centred around the theme of the Christian message.

In the May holidays, an I.S.C.F. leadership conference was held in the lower North Island region. This was attended by five representatives from Wellington College.

During the second term, we had many combined meetings with the Wellington East and Wellington High, and these were enjoyed by all. Guest speakers included Mr Rees-Thomas, Mr Haley, Gary Scoggins and Doug Turner from Open Air Campaigners.

In the third term, the annual ski camp at Ruapehu was held with great success. We had a few days of skiing and everybody had a good time.

To end the year, a combined Wellington I.S.C.F. celebration was held at which we recounted how God had worked in people’s lives during the year. We look forward to a good year in 1983. We would like to thank Mr Sowerby, Mr Salem and Mr Anderson for their help during 1982.

Chris Hermen, Trevor Cuttriss

ANZAC SERVICE As has been our custom for decades past, the school held its own Anzac service. It was an immensely impressive occasion, with a solemnity seldom equalled anywhere. A wreath was placed by Prefects in front of the Memorial Window, and, after a hymn and Bible reading, the school was addressed by Mrs Ann Hercus, M.P.

YOU NEED MINTIES

COLLECTING FOR CHARITY Finding people on a Saturday morning in various shades of dress, ranging from pyjamas and nighties through dressing gowns to work clothes, was the experience of several collectors from Wellington College. Beneficiaries of such collections were Save the Children Fund, I.H.C., CORSO, Red Cross and the Crippled Children Society.

The contribution by our fellows was absolutely vital for most organisations invariably needed many more collectors than were available; some quite sizeable streets had no collectors to receive money from usually quite generous people. Nevertheless, record collections were boasted and our chaps, probably averaging $500 each on a collection, played their part.

A different form of collection was the 40-Hour Famine, where some 35 boys in the last weekend of March rested their tummies, save for 10 barley sugars and a few cups of water. A further 100 boys provided the bulk of the sponsorship, sometimes at three-quarters of a cent per hour! However, it all added up, and we were able to give $814 to the countless refugees in Lebanon and East Africa.

Miss M. Rankin channelled a number of students and some staff into the Blood Donor scheme on “Vampire Day.” World consciousness of the importance of trees has been thoroughly aroused, and the New Zealand Arbor Day recognition of this has become heightened in recent years. Representatives from the college attended a ceremony at which Sir David Beattie, the Governor General, assisted in tree planting.

A LIBERAL STUDIES PROGRAMME Terms one and two last year saw the re-introduction of a liberal studies programme for Form 7 one period per week.

As I saw it, the aim of the programme was to stimulate the pupils’ thinking on scientific, social, political and economic issues that are not usually covered by their particular subject areas.

Speakers and topics were: — Mr Len Bayliss: “How the Consumer Price Index Works.”

Mr Norman Jones, M.P.: “The Politician’s Life.”

Sir John Marshall: “How the Cabinet Works.”

Dr Ian Thomas (D.S.I.R.): “Remote Sensing from the Landstadt Spacecraft and its Application in NZ.” Dr John Whiteside: “The Drinking and Driving Problem.”

Mr Noel Cher: “The Art of Public Speaking.”

Dr Graeme Stevens: “The Brief Geological History of Wellington.”

Mr Jack Shallcrass: “The Future Outlook for NZ.” Miss Loucretia Johnson (Wellington Alcohol and

Drug Clinic): “The Drug Question.”

Mr Ken Douglas: “Why be a Unionist?”

As well as the speakers there were four films: “Abortion of the Human Race” “The Slaughter of the Innocents” Two films from the series “Whatever happened to the human race?”)

“My Friends are Dying” “A U.S. Basketball Final” Generally, the course, particularly the speakers, went well. The increase in the pupils’ questions and the quality of those questions was, I believe, an indicator of their increased awareness and interest in the issues discussed.

Mr R. Anderson OPEN DAY In the past it was with great misgivings, and often plain terror that new boys began their college careers.

Now these feelings of trepidation are to some extent allayed or dispelled by inviting prospective pupils and their parents to visit the school before enrolment. A large number came on a July Saturday and, after addresses by the Headmaster, Deputy Head, Senior Master, Dean, and Reading Specialist, went off to visit different areas around the school. The escorts were third formers, and they were most valuable in providing information about courses and about other facets of school life, long before the boys attend.

The new suite of offices under construction

THE BIG BAND This is the second year the band has been in operation, under the able directorship of Mr Hawes. The idea of this band was to train musicians in the various idioms of jazz and rock music. The emphasis was on this rather than in performing, and, as a result, a group of keen amateur musicians with professional attitudes have emerged.

Two members of the band held principal positions in their sections at the National Youth High School Orchestra which met in August. They are Adrian Cowie and Owen Christie.

The bands personnel is as follows.

Director Mr Hawes.

Trumpets O. Christie, T. Matla, S. Nicholls, M.

Rounthwaite, D. Zwartz, S. Mason.

Trombones P. Swallow. A Gray.

Rhythm P. Dukes (drums), T. Cuttriss (piano),

J. Linklater (bass).

Commitments have been moderate this year punctuated by academic demands. Although the band has performed at assemblies each term, the main focus has often been outside of school. During Easter the band travelled to Tauranga to perform at the Tauranga Jazz Festival. The band wasn’t placed in the competition but outside reports were complimentary and it was a memorable experience.

The second term saw the band travel to New Plymouth where it performed admirably. A week later it performed at school along with the Roger Fox Band, in aid of the first eleven hockey team. Other performances have been given at Wellington High School on a Saturday morning and at the St. Matthew’s Church fair.

The dramatic increase in playing standard over the year has given us quite a polished group. We can only hope those next year can build on it. The challenge is always there O. Christie

CHESS The Chess Club got off to a slow start this year but picked up some momentum with the institution of regular weekly meetings. This allowed more players to meet, test their strength and improve their game.

That Wellington College chess players are strong

L. McLaren concentrates on the next move. cannot be in doubt after our results at local tournaments.

At the Wellington regional school pupils’ tournament, held in Firth House during the May holidays, Leonard McLaren retained his top placing for a second year against strong opposition, winning a special prize for the crucial game of the tournament.

Also putting in good performances were Kudoh and Patel.

Jonathan Sarfati continued his rise in the New Zealand chess world by coming second in the South Island Open.

He also helped coach the chess team before the interschool teams tournament, held on October 9th, in Tawa.

A solid week of lunchtime preparation paid off in a victory for Wellington College, allowing us to retain the trophy for the third year in a row. Although McLaren and Sarfati could not play due to previous commitments, the team of Herbert (1st board), Kudoh (2nd), Alexander (3rd) and Song (4th) proved more than able to match the competition.

Their success is a good sign for the future of the club.

DRAMA CLUB 1982

“Chips With Everything” by Arnold Wesker The Senior Drama Club chose this 1960 play as a vehicle for the 1982 talent. A strong cast was mustered in February and rehearsals started in March. Because of the late start it proved difficult to find a suitable date in the school calendar for the final production season. It was not until the second week in August that an uncommitted week appeared without masses of sports teams away.

“Chips” proved to be a difficult play technically for us with our small stage with limited storage. Faced with a total of 33 scenes, the stage manager, the designer and the director were hard put to design a flow which would not break the continuity. However, once rehearsals got under way the problems seemed to solve themselves.

“Chips” was a good choice of play as the cast found it easy to relate to the characters, boys much their own age facing problems of the life in barracks that they could understand.

The nine recruits found themselves at the mercy of tyrannical N.C.O.’s and pompous officers. The “new boys” had to relate to one other and to find a new understanding among themselves. The recruits came from varied backgrounds — a London Jew, a country farmhand, a public schoolboy whose father was a general, and an assortment of drop-outs and working class lads. The conflicts they faced in the hut were well done. The natural leadership of the General’s son soon comes to the fore. The N.C.O.’s do their best to “break” poor simple Smiler while the officers do their best to “break” the well-educated Pip Thompson.

That they succeed is true to life — the system wins.

David Ireland gave an outstanding performance as Corporal Hill. His force of characterisation was the lasting memory of the show. Indeed, it was one of the finest performances the Drama Club has witnessed for a long time. He dominated the stage, as he should. He dominated the lives of the young recruits as he moulded them into a unit.

We had sensitive performances from Peter Dyne (Pip) and David Larsen (Smiler) — the two “tragic” characters. A pleasing well-balanced team effort from the other recruits gave us a good play.

The officers, particularly Ian Swanson (the Wing Commander) were suitably pompous and beyond the world of reality to be very credible. David Croxford, (the Pilot Officer), was nearly nasty enough to be recognisable as the typical young man on the make.

Robert Purvis (the Flight Sergeant) was loud and menacing. His scene with Smiler made the staunchest of the audience squirm.

The play was mounted well, considering the difficulties of staging the play. A basic set - inside and outside the hut — was well conceived.

Stephen Langridge (the Stage Manager) and his team slaved for long hours putting the set together, while Mr Markham and the Art Department took over to give us a realistic setting.The play was well received by good audiences over four nights. Mention must be made of the long service of Robert Purvis and Jim Sim to the Drama Club. They will be very hard to replace in the lighting area.

CAST Charles Wingate Phillip Maunder Dodger Cohen Tim Launder “Pip” Thompson Peter Dyne “Smiler” Washington David Larsen Wilfe Seaford David Austin Andrew McClore Chris Birch “Ginger” Richardson Alistair Gray Dickie Smith Guy Bermel Archie Cannibal Paul Dukes Corporal Hill David Ireland Flight Sergeant Robert Purvis Wing Commander Ian Swanson Squadron Leader Simon Rees-Thomas Pilot Officer David Croxford Aircraftsmen Cameron Hall, Max Templeton STAGE STAFF Stage Manager Stephen Langridge Assistants Tony Simmers, Mark Buxton, Anthony Markham, Phillip Ngan Properties Mr J. Porter, Cameron Hall Lighting Jim Sim, Robert Purvis Sound Brian Mahoney, Ian Donaldson, Anthony Markham Prompt Max Templeton DIRECTION Mr L.F. Gardiner

JUNIOR DRAMA Early in the year the junior drama group — Matthew Barrett 4A, John Beaglehole 4A, Yuri Frusin 4A, Jamie Houston 4AN, George Laking 4A and Daniel McLaren 4AL began rehearsals for “Burglars” which was to be entered in the New Zealand Theatre Federation’s oneact play festival and competition later in the year.

Rehearsals proceeded smoothly and on Friday, 9th July, the group performed in Wellington’s Repertory Theatre.

The performance went very well, except for a moment of supreme panic when Director Mr Markham pulled a plug that fused the tape-recorder just before the vital sound effect of a “car crash”! Disaster was averted by the cool thinking of the group’s sound technician Anthony

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Markham 5A3 who saved the day. Remembering that the theatre had sound equipment in the lighting box at the front of the theatre, he grabbed the tape and sprinted round to the front, getting there just in time to “crash the car” as it were.

Actors on stage were unaware of the performance going on behind the scenes, and put everything they had into the play and were highly commended by the adjudicator, Mrs Rhona Davis, who chose them to be one of the six plays to go forward to the recall night in the Newtown Community Centre on July 23rd. It was to be a good performance. Many of the staff came along to lend their support and this was very much appreciated. The highlight of this particular performance was when Yuri Frusin ended the play by knocking over one of the wings.

Again the adjudicator was impressed and the group was named as one of the two chosen to represent the whole Wellington region at the divisional finals in Hawera on August 21st.

Mr M. Pallin was recruited to help with transporting scenery etc. and we all set off for Hawera on the last day of the term ... those with Mr Markham for some unaccountable reason almost ended up in Taihape.

Again the performance went well with the group acting and moving superbly. The audience was impressed judging by the reception the boys received from the large audience. The adjudicator, Mrs L. Swindell, from Napier, was too, judging from her remarks.

Most of the group remained behind in Hawera for the second night of the divisional finals, to see the other plays and to hear the result of the competition so far.

We spent the day climbing Mount Egmont and playing in the snow, which was most entertaining.

One of the plays that we saw that evening was “Freesias”. It was a New Zealand play and was excellent.

Another play, an American “heavy cops doing over poor suspect” such as one sees on TV three or four nights per week, was distinctly forgettable. However, the adjudicator liked it — possibly on purely geographical grounds — and much to everyone’s astonishment, awarded it first place.

It and “Freesias” went on to the finals in Paraparaumu in September, with “Freesias” ending up outright winner, as it certainly deserved to be. It does give rise to serious doubts about the competence and impartiality of the divisional adjudicator, who, just before announcing the winner in Hawera, (to use her own words) said, “I should probably be run out of town.” It was an interesting experience for all who were involved and a special thanks must go to Jim Sim and Robert Purvis who went to a great deal of trouble with lighting for the play and contributed a lot to the group’s success.

The group continued to work throughout the third term, this time on something completely different. It took the form of a series of mime episodes designed to show off the individual talents of group members. Each episode led smoothly from one to another, with the aid of lighting (this time managed by Andrew Kirker and Richard Woodward,

“Burglars” in Hawera both of 4A) and the motionless poses of Adam Campbell, 4Art, a most useful new member of the group.

The series of episodes ended with a short play called “The Raft”. It is the rather harrowing tale of five sailors who have survived a shipwreck, are adrift at sea on an open raft without food or water, and how one of them goes overboard and is eaten by a shark.

One of the highlights of “The Raft” was the special guest appearance of Mr L. Gardiner, as himself.

The year ended with a Junior Drama evening in the College Little Theatre, to which parents were invited.

A third form group, under the direction of Mr V. Allen, got the evening off to a good start with a highly entertaining performance of the one act play “Rinse the Blood off my Toga”. Second on the programme was Mr Gardiner’s 3A group in a spirited performance of “The Last Day of the First Test at the Berlin Oval.”

The evening was rounded off with the Junior Drama Group’s mime sequences, and play. At the end of the evening, the Headmaster, Mr H. Rees-Thomas, presented members of the group with certificates to mark the end of a very successful year, Mr P. Markham made a reluctant appearance, and the large audience gave all involved a sustained round of applause.

The Junior Drama Group’s final ordeal for the year came the following day, when they were asked to perform for the school. Fourth forms in the morning, and third forms in the afternoon. The fourth forms, as expected, were a difficult audience; the third forms quieter and generally more appreciative.

The members of the group are very talented as individuals, but it is their ability and willingness to work together as a team which gives their performances a special kind of magic.

In conclusion, special thanks to Mr Gardiner for all his encouragement, help and support throughout the year.

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POLYNESIAN CLUB We got this year off to an earlier start with a meeting and social evening with Wellington Girls’ College Polynesian Club. The Penthouse coped well with about seventy lively disco dancers.

As usual, it took a while to get off the ground with rehearsals for the Wellington Secondary Schools’ Polynesian Festival, but by the end of the second term, a polished performance was presented to the whole school, for the first time, at Assembly.

The hall, scene of many more sober occasions, was invaded and filled by the dancing, drumming, haka and singing of twenty-two (slightly nervous) young warriors in lava lavas. A stirring sight, and well-received by their audience — Big Red was a big hit — though not without a few nerve-wracking moments for the Guidance Counsellor and Chris Vallejo, our Brazilian exchange student, sitting in the front row during David Leu’s fire dance! — an exciting and popular item.

Then came the highlight of the year - the Festival. The only boys’ school to appear on their own, the group put in a good effort in spite of the loss of eight of our people to two rugby tournaments. All credit to those who came forward to take over their roles, particularly Steve Lau Young, who took over much of the leadership of the items.

The school was well-represented too at the Wellington Secondary Schools’ Tu Tangata group, by our two prefects, Peleti Lima and Mark Lau Young, backed up by Steve and David Horo. Peleti, co-Chairperson of the group, and Mark — the schools two social organisers — ran a number of activities,involving our students and other schools.

A Sports Day was held here — and at various netball courts — on Jumbo Day. Nine schools took part in softball, soccer, netball, volleyball and basketball. It must have been fairly enjoyable, as hardly anyone stopped during lunch. About 40 male and female players started the soccer game instead! Thanks for the equipment and facilities, Mr McCrea.

This was followed by a very successful Black Friday (13th) Social in August. (Not to be missed were Apache Steve, Viet Cong Darin and Titi the Cat.) The club’s final event for the year was a tea evening for the parents and families, staff and friends of the club, catered for and entertained by the boys and the girls’ college group. It was designed mainly to give the parents an opportunity to see their sons’ performance, as few are able to leave work and families to attend the Festival. The Polynesian food was great — and, in spite of the cold in the hall, everyone seemed to enjoy the evening. And it was most impressive to see the speed and efficiency of the lads in the kitchen. (They can be hired out for considerable sums of money). In return for the girls’ help, the senior boys joined with them to entertain the women at Arohata a few days later.

Now that the club has been a going concern for three years, Honours Pockets were presented for the first time

to the club as a cultural activity. Congratulations to Peleti, Mark, Steve and Titi. Indeed the club was well-evident in many areas of the school’s cultural, sporting and social life. Four prefects for 1983 — with another couple planning to join, we hear.

Other special mentions: Moses’ drumming, Dave’s haka, Ige’s piano, Ralph’s good temper, Maeli’s smile, and Donald’s charm.

We give our special thanks to those people who gave of their time to teach items: Eteuati Faiteli and Isaac for the slap dance, and Merv Pirika for the haka. And to the support from our friends in Maori Affairs: Winnie Schmidt, John Marshall, leti Tualaulelei, Tepaeru Tereora, Paul Quinn and others.

In all, the most successful year so far. We look forward to adding new members next year, particularly juniors — without them the club won’t keep going.

Membership, by the way, is open to all pupils of the college — it is a multi-cultural club; all are welcome, as long as they can hack it in a lava lava or piopio. Talofa.

Tena koutou. Kiorana, Fakalofa. Greetings to you all.

K. Hansen

The Fire Dance

Youthful shark catchers: Angus Hume (left) and Andrew Passuello (centre).

The boys went to the ferry terminal to catch some bait. Instead they hauled up a shark.

ORIGINAL WORK DEATH! Blackness!

Something creeping, Moving through the darkness.

Sounds of screams, running feet, doors shut Death close ...

THE ROAD TO SPAIN Hard play The only way To reach the goal in Spain For the honour of New Zealand Soccer!

A. Larsen, 30.

A.G. McLellan, 30.

SCHOOL The School ...

Teachers yelling Childen hard at their work Bell rings, little feet go running Homewards.

I WONDER WHY...”

Walking Wondering why, God didn’t give us strength Why didn’t he give us power.

Guess why?

THE TREE Branches On the big tree Singing in the breezes Yellow leaves dropping downwards Autumn!

M. Willis, 30.

D.B. Rhodes-Robinson, 30.

D. Allan, 30.

ODE TO ACCOUNTING At school I thought Accounting The most boring thing on earth.

No wonder most accountants Were men of little mirth.

Accounting was more boring Than counting grains of sand.

To spend your life Accounting?

That I could not understand.

To spend all day Accounting Was a punishment from Hell!

Through each Accounting period I was praying for the bell.

But now I’m an Accountant, I’m as boring as can be!

I’m a human automaton.

That’s what Accounting did for me.

I own my own Accounting firm!

King, Jefferson and Tor Is engraved upon the square brass plate That’s screwed upon the door I’ve a mansion in Khandallah I couldn’t ask for more.

I’ve a full sized billiard table And a Holden Commodore.

Accounting’s been real good to me It’s set me up for life For every debit there’s a credit The credit is my life.

Accounting’s like a leech, you see ...

Sucking at your soul.

Twenty years Accounting Have taken fearful toll.

I’ve lost all my humanity Its vanished without trace I can no longer function As a member of my race.

Yes, you be an Accountant You can be boring too.

Become an automation Let Accounting do it for you.

S.P.K. FEAR INSIDE A LIFT The enormous lift doors separate A surge of bustling figures emerge, From the dull and odorous cage.

I eye the shadowy corners inside.

I enter.

And like a set trap The doors slowly contract behind me.

Shut in, all alone.

I wonder.

And recall my previous experiences.

Will my mind play tricks on me today?

And as I wonder, This morbid dread I have,

Claustrophobia Begins to set in.

The symptoms are clearly present.

Fear rules my mind.

This cage I’m in shrinks.

But its not so bad yet.

I’ve experienced worse.

Oh, how a few seconds Can seem like an eternity!

With clouded eyes, I thump the dials.

I’d better get out, now!

But now it is too late And never comes I panic.

And never comes I panic.

I go wild inside this enclosure Whacking the door.

My throat dries up.

I gasp for air like a fish on dry land.

Tongue out, and eyes bulging.

The sides fall in upon me I seem to be on the verge of dying.

I calm my feverish mind, And extinguish my yells for help.

My mind goes blank, Except for the thoughts of a gas chamber.

Helplessness strangles me, Like an opossum in a snare, Lying on the floor.

Perspiration dripping from my forehead, Images of insanity are seen clearly, As I drift into a coma.

My cage slows to a halt, And once again The enormous lift doors separate.

My eyes screw up against the harsh foyer lights And inquisitive passers, stare down at me.

I glanced at my watch, 7.35 a.m.

High above, the sun glows happily.

I slip into a corner dairy And recount my horrific experience, Of this morbid dread I have, Claustrophobia.

Paul Willis A DISTANT WORLD Slowly revolving within the endless blue void of deep peace is Calimar, A distant moon emitting a starlike yellow glow.

A bright solemn object roaming a wanderer’s path, Following an erratic orbit around a vast, shining globe, Calimar — desolate — eerie.

Perhaps the mighty forces of creation turned their backs A long time ago.

Harsh rays from the closest star scorch the endless wastes of the flatlands,

A constant yellow glare issues from its sodium rich deposits, No place this for a flying chiropodist.

The haze of the incoming storm obliterates the shimmering screen of the skyline, It smothers the lurking phantom shapes of the mysterious mists that blanket This endless ocean of sand.

The barren landscape rendered invisible by the blinding swirl of airborne Desert sand ceaselessly quenched by the howling winds.

Looking above the darkening horizons and the penetrating glare, Above the searing temperature of this forsaken place, Vast satellites of clouds roam freely in awe- inspiring formations, Guided by tranquil wind currents.

Destiny unknown.

C. Miller 6Z6

FROM MY BEDROOM WINDOW Five o’clock.

The hills, dead, Silhouetted against the pinkish sky.

Television antennae, like Daleks, Are scattered across the hilltops.

The wind is strong, From the east? From the west?

Heaven or hell?

Who knows?

The main road, well-lit, By orange lights on tall posts, Dominated by gross red buses.

Houses scattered across the land, Many are lit, but many idle, Left for the night.

A flickering light traverses the horizon Through dull black clouds, without hesitation.

The moon Was not to be seen Behind me.

Spying, amidst the dusky sky.

The day is growing rapidly old, The giant shadow is crossing the land, The daleks are fading away, but, The howling wind continues to blow.

From the east?

The west?

Heaven or hell?

Who knows?

Andrew Davidson

MOTORCYCLING — PERFECTION The feeling of approaching a blind bend at high speed.

Searching your memory for its characteristics: the bumps, the potholes, severity of curvature and the best line through it. Heeling your bike over hard to the angle that you know is just above the footpegs. Your bike becomes timeless as it follows your chosen line, seemingly held in an ageless hand. You break through the bend as the next corner looms into sight. Your bike, smoothly rights itself and begins its downward plunge for the next corner.

A horn hoots ahead as you ride through the crowded city. Your eyes move ahead, locate the trouble, move to your mirrors, then move to both sides and forward again.

They move continuously in their sockets, as though a bumble bee moving from flower to flower. Your hand rests on the clutch as you smoothly change gears in a flowing motion like a river placidly overcoming any obstacles in its path.

You approach the corner at a reasonable speed, and happily move into it. It suddenly bends sharper and you hear the screech of your footpegs on the road. A big question mark direct from your pillion hangs suspended in your mind. The protesting footpegs leave you no choice but to helplessly drift out from the centre line and you gaze at the approaching roadside gravel with the twinkling blue sea beyond with a feeling of resignation. The corner miraculously stops and you sail off down the straight with a song in your heart and a knocking in your knees.

Blackness surrounds the brightness of the city lights as your headlight moves through the 50 km zone at 40 km. No hurry, no cars in front or tailgaters behind, only the confusing myriad of street light reflected on the wet, shiny, greasy road. The back wheel momentarily loses traction as

you take a bend, but recovers before you realise what has happened.

You glide on, unperturbed.

Peter Fraser WITHOUT A DOUBT What do you mean “Whats wrong with you?”

“Buck teeth, big nose, bad breath ...

What’s right with me?”

“Shh ...”

The trees hum through the mist.

“Be quiet and thankful for your gifts, You’re O.K.” “And me, do I please ...”

“Yes. For what you are ...”

“But the dopey one over there, he’s ...”

“An individual, with faults Just like me.

But you know something We’ll do.

For I’m O.K. And so are you.”

James Thompson THE RACE Get set!

The gun goes crack!

Six sprinters leap from blocks The crowd calls urgently for speed To Win! M.C. Barrett, 30

A NIGHT AT CROISILLES HARBOUR It is strange how the weather changes once you get through French Pass, strange and a little mysterious too.

However, last time the mystery extended beyond the Pass.

We had been drumming along from Ship’s Cove, with the main reefed down and with the working jib. Finally, in the late afternoon we got to the head of Admiralty Bay. Right down at the head of the bay we could see the little settlement, a hazy white blob against the green hills. The wind was still blowing hard, keeping us in jeans and thick woollen jerseys. As we got nearer to the Pass, helped by the favourable tide, we could see the blobs resolve themselves into separate buildings. As we got nearer still we could see the orange balls in mid-air, marking the cable above the Pass. In the grip of the tide we suddenly began moving much faster as we reached the Pass. The balls became subject to the laws of gravity as we saw the wires holding them up. The tide flung us, almost out of control, through the Pass. Then we were past the seething whirlpools into the calm waters of the Current Basin. It was difficult to believe that the current could have been as strong.

However, even with the main unreefed and the big jib and staysail up, it became increasingly obvious that we should not reach Nelson by nightfall. We decided to head for the shelter of Croisilles Harbour — ‘The harbour is easy of access, affords good shelter in all weathers and is the best harbour of refuge on the eastern side of Tasman Bay — in North-westerly gales.’ (New Zealand Pilot, 1971, pg 259) — and to anchor there overnight. Even so, as the sun went down so did the wind; it was almost dark when we got to the Heads. The wind being fickle it was necessary to motor into the darkness, past the islands, into the waiting arms of the land.

We turned into the shelter of a headland and began to anchor. We put down the anchor only to find we were dragging. I pulled it up again — it was covered with seaweed. Down the anchor went again. We watched the boat swing and then the landmarks slowly move forwards as we put the motor into reverse to dig the anchor in. Again we tried and this time the warp checked. Thank goodness for that. After a last look around we climbed down, one after the other, into the cabin, to hear the forecast. ‘This is the marine forecast for sea area Spit. Strong northwesterlies, force five to six will be affecting this area early tomorrow morning.’ We looked at one another. There was nothing for it. With that weather change forecast we would be on a lee shore. So, once again, I pulled up the anchor and we started across the harbour to a more sheltered bay. As we got in we became aware that we were not the only vessel around. Directly behind us were the red and green side lights and the single steaming light of a dieselengined launch. A fishing vessel we thought as Toby and I washed up the dinner dishes while Tim was steering. Soon we turned into Deep Bay, navigating by moonlight in the deep still water. The hills were silhouetted darkly but far away across the harbour we could see the lights of some

small settlement. The fishing launch was rapidly catching us and it looked as if we would have company for the night.

We anchored, the chill of the anchor chain corresponding to the chill of the night air. We could see another yacht, apparently deserted, anchored nearby. The launch was still coming in. We suddenly realised, however, that his lights had all been turned off. After a last look round we went below to the relative warmth of the gas lantern and to the homely smell of kero boiling the water for the coffee. Almost immediately we heard the launch and the sound of hushed voices as the launch tied up to the deserted yacht. The motor cut out and in the silence I thought I head the sound of people in the bush on shore.

When we looked through the window we could see lights in the yacht. Not that the yacht had been lit up. Rather it looked as though someone was using a torch. All the time we could hear hushed voices, and, for a while, the sounds of oars. Then we went to sleep.

In the morning all was as it had been. The launch had gone, the yacht was deserted and the silence broken only by the tuis singing.

What, we wondered, had been going on only a few hours before?

John Beaglehole 4A

NIGHT OWL Wings outstretched, head held low Crouched that feathered rigid ball, O’er sticks and grass, lake and snow Roved two great and yellowed eyes, with blackened pupils paired A spectre of death, its gaze receiving all.

From stony perch the owl espied, flurried movement — swift hid face, With smooth extension of taloned legs, a quick stretch of great-eyed head He struck the night with softened wing And beat with purpose, left and right and straight again While trees stood by In silent den.

It glided down with speed and grace, ‘twas sure its prey was good as dead But victims shape flew into form, a feline bearing teeth and fighting claw.

She rose to meet the falling shade And claw met fur, while paw met face.

A furious beast with swift attack, With punishing force of claw and tooth.

An icy mist of bloodied snow, enveloped both wild fore Obscuring a frigid moon; blocking a naked neon stare The owl withdrew, nursing a rent and wretched skin The cat drew back, a mess of blood and hall-marked gashes.

And so the owl, a vanquished king of death, Flew on stumbling wingstroke in an unforgiving flight, To roost again on stony perch, ere morning’s breath.

Daniel Morgan-Lynch

THE ONE THAT DID NOT GET AWAY! I was walking down Aotea Quay Wharf looking for pilchards (sardines) for bait when I saw a dark shadow in the water beside the waiting area for the Picton Ferry.

At first I thought it was a Kingfish, but the shadow was a good six and a half feet long and kingfish don’t grow that big. Then the dorsal fin broke the surface. “It’s a shark” I yelled to Passuello who I was fishing with. I started running towards where it was surfacing.

I was amazed at the size of it, I have never seen any fish larger than 80 lbs in the harbour before and that was an Eagleray. The shark looked sick so I thought I could handle it on a fishing rod, but it would not take a lure or bait so I used Passuello’s 150 lb handline with a jag (treble hook). I threw the line over the shark’s body and jerked the line back as hard as I could, sinking the hook into the dorsal fin. When I hooked it I thought it was going to take all my line in about 5 seconds flat. Instead it was a very heavy weight. Surging line out of my hand I kept pulling the shark closer.

As I dragged it closer it seemed harder to pull in and became violent. When I got the shark to the piles it calmed down, now all I had to do was to hold it there and wait for the railway men to tie a rope around its neck. Once the rope was around its head we held on to the rope instead of the 150 lb hand line and tried to get the other rope around the tail but they could not get it on so we tied the rope to its head again and tied it to the tractor. The tractor pulled the shark closer and closer up the wharf. Then the shark bit through one of the ropes. It slipped down on to some pipes below the wharf and started snapping wildly.

It missed a Maori’s leg by about 6 inches. The tractor kept pulling the shark up on the wharf with only one rope attached to its head and in seconds the shark was on the wharf at my mercy. This is only one example of my hobby.

There are many more stories but this is the most recent one. That’s why I go fishing.

A. Hume 5EC.

THE JAPANESE CONNECTION Arriving from a city like Wellington, Tokyo is a daunting prospect to even the most formidable character. The immediate impact of Japan’s capital city to the newcomer is its liveliness. In contrast to Lambton Quay on a Saturday afternoon, one soon discovers that Tokyo is a city that rarely closes. In fact, Saturdays in “downtown” Tokyo become an event not to be missed as all shops are open for the weekend customer influx.

It is more like twenty cities within one. The Ginza — the tourist infested showcase for Japan; Shinjuku — the high-rise office blocks (up to eighty floors) and the never-ending department stores; Shibuya — the shopping area for anybody who wants anything; the list goes on.

When day becomes night, there is a mass exodus for Loppongi, a night-life centre if ever there was one. Packed with fascinating discos and bars (often bizarre, never ordinary), this mile-long stretch of animation becomes both haven and heaven for the staunchest of pleasureseekers.

Also, after experiencing the “interesting” railway system in the Wellington region, one never ceases to be amazed by the punctuality and intricacy of the twelve subway systems in the central city of Tokyo. This complex network is a commuter’s dream with stations always within 3-4 minutes walking range. Apologies are given if trains are thirty seconds late; in fact, subway trains cannot afford to malfunction with the incomprehensible arrangement for connecting trains, coupled with the fact that trains leave every three minutes at peak times.

The average New Zealander is inevitably faced with the culture shock when becoming acquainted with Tokyo city life. One is not helped a great deal either with the language or the writing. Even after establishing the correct word for toilet, one must then figure out the Japanese symbol (or “kanji”) for it — the possibility of finding a sukiyaki shop or a chopstick refinery centre in the process is not to be laughed at.

Fortunately, the majority of Japanese under the age of thirty know a fair bit of English (more than would be imagined) and after sign language, smiles and enjoyable confusion, one eventually finds what one wants ... generally. I recommend either five years enrolment at the Correspondence School (for Japanese) or an interpreter!

After the devastation of the firebombs in 1945, adding to the incredible influence of the American occupation since then, Tokyo has become a curious mix of both tradition and modernisation. Walking down the street, one can see two women side by side — one in Levi Strauss’s, the other in a feudal kimono. On that same street you will find Ronald McDonald welcoming you with open arms while the man next door will be opening his Rustic Soba shop (serving noodles) for business.

The Japanese people themselves are frequently a question mark to the ‘gaijin’ (or foreigner). With almost embarrassing politeness, they will move mountains to help

you in any way — that is until you reach the subways during peak hours. Here you are faced with stone age civility; the law of the jungle and the survival of the fittest both apply in this case. A never-ending line of passengers disappears off into the distance as the train pulls ominously into the station. Suddenly the doors open and it’s all on — anything goes. If you had the misfortune of being at the front of the queue, you either move rather quickly onto the train, the mob kicking at your heels, or you become a doormat for the entourage behind you. The word ‘etiquette’ has become obsolete. If you have made this initial stage (congratulations), you may now have a go at the big goal — getting a seat... If, however, you are a bit slow off the blocks or suffer shock from too much excitement, it is wise to select a corner, stand and wait for the crowd to wedge you into position for the remainder of the ride.

I remember the event well. There was one remaining seat... and I went for it. As I was lowering my torso, an old, wizened grandmother, with lowered shoulder, caught me under the rib cage with a solid blow. Stunned, I went to sit down and recover — a fatal mistake. With renewed fervour, hands moving with greased lightning, I was ruthlessly thrown to the ground as she whipped in to be seated.

After regaining my senses, I thanked her for sparing my life, to which she gave a regal nod and warned me of future occurrences. I have since learned my lesson and on successive occasions retreat to my corner — my old ways have been renounced. As for school train passes, there are no provisions made for standing up for adults ... there is no need.

So, if any of you get the chance, take a quick visit to the land of the Rising Sun — you will find your visit interesting, enthralling and stimulating but never boring.

And if, by any chance, you see a graceful, kimonoed, bespectacled old lady sitting in a train, give her Bryce Pope’s number — she can pack down with Bam Bam Koteka.

A. Gair 7Z5 FORTHCOMING MYTH In dissolution the last few bodies lay Decaying on the slimy deck — the blinds lifted in inches.

From high on the hill Red voiceless eyes stare down on the starved city.

Silence but for the rats slowly eaten by time Mass beings cut into separate tribes inhabiting the highest of the infertile skyscrapers Future legend.

S.J. Donaldson

A STATISTIC Ancient newspapers spread across the floor recall old glimpses of the past but nothing of the future.

The smoke-filled room reeks of previous night’s adventures but there’s no trace of tonight.

Yellowed ashes from distant fires match the stains on the toilet but the bath glows red.

Unwashed cutlery lies discarded by a drain as plates and glasses lie in pieces in a corner, the result of fought-out battles.

The brimming ashtrays and empty bottles of lonely nights are heaped on a card table.

The flies rejoice in their new found solitude that has never before been there And though her skin is white, the bath glows red.

Dirty letters that once held memories sit crumpled in a brown cardboard box, joined by photographs of faceless people that were only illusions.

A tap drips slowly over the blue copper stain and washes a cut in a wrist and the white skin but the bath is still red.

Chris Adams

RETROSPECT Where have they gone?

I shed no tears, The time has gone so fast Where have they gone?

I cannot tell this present, from that past.

Where have they gone?

The five whole years, I’ve spent in this strange place.

Where have they gone?

For they cannot, have vanished without trace.

Where have they gone?

For in my youth Five years was like an age, Where have they gone?

Five years — passed? The turning of a page.

Why is it so?

How can it be?

This mystery of my past.

Why is it so?

The days so slow, the years so very fast.

Why is it so?

That time gone by Sees more like days than years.

Why is it so?

I’ll never know; what happened to my tears.

S.P. King 7E3

IN A FOG Fog rains down on city streets An eerie tune blasts out from fog horns White foam looms at windows Its white fingers probing for ways in.

Brazen spot where sun should be Yellow disc of blazing fire, White sheet smothers land Like a foaming wave.

Sea of suspended water enveloping all, Droplets of melted sky fall, A car breaks a hole in the white wall, Red tail-lights go into a white void.

Sun strikes back, Powerful rays like lasers Melt away morning whiteness Leaving a fresh day.

Andrew Kerr 5A2 THE MONUMENT A lone monument stands With the break of dawn Illuminating, illustrating The stupidity of the past And remembering those who had fallen.

Setting aside a single moment A moment of remembrance To remember the many who had fallen.

A monument symbolising the many years of stupidity The past.

Signifying the peace which is to follow, An everlasting monument.

Kam Leung ABANDONED Cruelly exposed, The elements at play.

Rust, silently pitting, searing corrodes, Beneath faded, sun worn paint.

Metal squeals, groans, bends Tortured by the unfeeling wind Paint flakes, like leaves, twitch and flutter.

Hidden contrasts become apparent, Light, dark; smooth curves, ruler straights, Polished glitter, fire dulled, Smooth and blistered.

Once cherished beauty, Now a dull, forgotten scar The car lies silent, Abandoned.

S. Holst 5A1 U.E. DAYDREAM Oh! Didn’t you know that From this year, successful candidates for University Entrance In New Zealand, are to be decided by lot.

So everybody has an equal chance to pass U.E. You might say it is stupid But nobody is studying any more.

Don’t upset yourselves Hard-working students everywhere, only a lie.

I didn’t think you would believe me!

A joke — just a joke Bend your heads to your books again.

Kazunari Kudoh 6Z6 DESKS On paint splattered floor Desks stand at attention Before a wide open blackboard Glaring at them, contemptuously.

With bent backs they rest there Untethered, Blind and unavoidable obedience.

Are those who write on them Really any different?

James Thompson

OBJECT-IMAGE Upon wakening, you notice a changing shadow, It writhes, and the absence of sound Gives the appearance of a silent movie.

Jumping frames, progressing and regressing An inconsistency of depth and motion, in monochrome.

Upon rising, you notice the object A tree, poised for spring Being thrown around by August gusts Being chilled by the southern rains Yet determined to survive.

In the morning, you open the door To a once-strong friend, now empty Barren of life, inspiration and hope, Whose only consolation lies in a needle Your friend has come to tell you goodbye, That he is leaving your world For another.

As you watch him walk away The tree is struck by lightning And burnt out, falls to the ground.

In the afternoon, you open the door To a once strong friend, now stronger Alive to himself, and those who surround him He shows conviction, a sense of purpose Through a less than perfect life Your friend has come to say goodbye That he must leave You say you understand, and mean it As you watch him walk away The tree, upright, budding Bursts into a life blossom.

Before sleeping, you recall the day Two friends, you said goodbye.

The only two you have really known.

One grew, one wasted Still their images remained to depart Being a true friend, you try to ignore Those shadows, inconsistent of depth and motion You remember them as they were, years ago When the image almost matched the object.

Geoff Cooper 7 Eng A GUY FAWKES ADVENTURE It was ten o’clock on November 5th, Guy Fawkes night.

My friends and I had emptied the gunpowder out of dozens of double happies and we had filled a small petrol tin with it. We had emptied a few flower pots into the gunpowder and thoroughly mixed them up. After searching through the house we found a rag, about 6 inches in length. After soaking it in kerosene we stuffed half of it in the hole in the top of the can.

Taking a long stick which had had its end set alight in the nearby fire, Robert cautiously reached out with the stick to set alight the wick.

But when it wouldn’t light and he realized that he would have to go closer, he lost his nerve and passed it on to

me. I’ll admit here and now I was petrified but like a fool I went closer and shoved the tip under the rag. There was a whoosh and a loud roar and everything went silent ... I found myself falling, down, down over and over while all around me flashed brilliant lights of many many colours and strange sounds wafted to my ears.

Then as suddenly as it had begun it ended, when I went hurtling into clear blue sky and then into deep turquoise water. I struck for the surface madly threshing my hands to get the surface and the precious air. With lungs bursting I broke the surface and breathed great lungfuls of air, sweet air. Sweet?

It was then that I realized the water tasted sweet, not salty not plain, but sweet. And even stranger I could touch the bottom when only minutes before I had had to swim madly to the surface!

On the horizon appeared a great grey mass and at first I feared that it was a whale. But as I looked longer the mass started to turn green and hills, valleys and rivers began to take form. It was then that I realized I must be caught in some incredibly strong current. As I approached I could see that the land was pointed and cleaved the current in half.

Suddenly I was heaved out of the water and went sailing through the air to land on a huge pile of debris and flotsam, among which were some odd looking animals. It was then and there that I decided that, wherever it was, this wasn’t earth. For starters there were two suns in the sky, and this current! Nowhere on earth would there be a current as strong as this.

I picked up a stone and threw it at the water from which I had just recently been projected. It shot back and bored into the wood beside me, the water was going that fast!

One thing was sure: I wasn’t going to throw any more stones.

T. Berryman 3 O AN EXPERIENCE You are in a room. It is a warm, comfortable room, and that is how you feel — warm and comfortable. The room is rectangular in shape, and of a reasonable size — perhaps six metres by seven. There are bookshelves in one corner, and these contain a rather unusual assortment of books, suggesting that the room is lived in by a number of people with quite different tastes. Around the walls are several paintings, and on the mantlepiece above the quietly burning gas heater set into the eastern wall, are a collection of puzzles and an ornamental vase. There is a window in the western wall and if you were looking through it you would see that you are in a high place, looking down on a valley where many people live, and that it is evening, and the stars are beginning to come out. But you are not conscious of any of this now. You are sitting in one of the room’s worn-out armchairs, and your eyes are shut. You are dimly aware, through the occasional noise as so- meone changes position slightly, and the odd cough, that there are a number of other people in the room with you, and

that they too are sitting silently relaxed and eyes shut. All this impinges slightly on your awareness, but only slightly, and as the evening wears on you become less and less conscious of it, for your attention is elsewhere.

You are listening to a voice. It is a man’s voice, a young man who speaks calmly and quietly. His voice is a warm baritone, and with it he is painting a picture, as though he were describing something he had seen or was even now seeing. At first you are aware of him doing this, aware of his voice coming from some point outside you and painting the picture. But gradually you lose this awareness; gradually, as the evening wears on, as you become more and more relaxed and sink deeper and deeper into your armchair, the voice from outside changes, and seems to come from somewhere else — from within you, as though it were your memory speaking, reminding you of an experience you had once yourself. And after a time that too changes, and it seems to you that the picture your mind’s eye see is real, a thing that is actually happening around you. And this is what you see: You are standing on a dusty road. A fierce wind is blowing in your face, and clouds scud across the sky. In the distance you see a city, surrounded by high walls. The road leads towards the city, twisting and turning around many barren hills until at last it reaches the one on which the city stands. You start out down the road, straining against the high wind which is blowing the dust into your face as if it wanted you to turn back. After a while you see a man coming towards you, away from the city. He is a tall man, wearing a dark cloak, which he wraps round himself protectively, and a turban. As he comes nearer, you see that he has a leathery, weather-beaten face, and dark brown eyes. You stop him, and ask, shouting to be heard over the howling gale “Excuse me, sir! Where can I find God? He turns and points back at the city. “34B John Street”.

He does not shout, but his voice easily cuts through the wind, as though he were used to speak- ing over it. You thank him, and go on.

You walk for a long time, perhaps longer than you realise, for there is a certain fierce joy in walking against such a strong wind, in so barren and remote a place, and you do not notice the passing of time. But pass it does, and you approach the city. As you get nearer to it, you realise how big it is, and how high the wall that surrounds it. There is a great gate in the wall, two immense doors which stand wide open. A large number of white tents form a camp around the gate where swarthy brown men lounge around in good-natured indolence, and camels look at you as if you were up for sale at an extremely boring auction.

As you walk up to the gate, a guard who stands to one side of the gate-way looks at you and nods in stern appraisal.

You nod back, and enter. The wind disappears instantly.

The portal passage is long and dim, and very, very high.

Walking through it makes you feel small and insignificant, and so when you reach the end you pause a little before stepping out into the open. When you take the step, you

find yourself in a dry, chalky street, with a fair number of busy looking people in it. Tall houses tower up on either side. You stop one of the people, a short, fat, little man, wearing red and white striped robes, and ask him if he knows where John Street is. He points straight down the street you are in. “Take the third left after the bazaar, then the first right, the second left, and its the first on your left.”

You thank him as you did the other man, and go on. After a few hundred metres the street starts to get more and more crowded, and you come to the bazaar.

It is in a large square, full of people shouting, laughing and buying from the myriad of stalls. You are amazed at just how many people there are — it takes you a good half hour to work your way through to the other side. Everything is extremely bright and cheerful. As you leave the square and walk on, the shouting behind you becomes softer, and fades away.

There are fewer people in the streets now, and almost all of those there are walking in the opposite direction from you, back towards the bazaar. You count the left turns and take the third one. As you continue to follow the little man’s directions, the streets get narrower and shorter, but the houses remain tall and towering, making you feel even more oppressed than you did in the passage way.

Finally you turn into a small, unimportant-looking little street, and see the sign “John Street”. You walk down it, looking for number 34B. When you find it, there is nothing outstanding or special about it, either. There are three steps leading up to a plain wooden door. You mount the steps and knock. You hear the sounds of someone coming to the door, then it opens and there, standing before you and asking you to come in, is God. He looks totally different from anything you have ever expected, and yet in a way he seems familiar and you instantly feel at home with him. You step inside and find yourself in a room which is utterly bare except for two opposing chairs in front of a roaring fire. At his invitation you sit in one of the chairs. He sits down opposite you and you talk together. In everything he says to you there is present an infinite wisdom and an endless love — and you enjoy it. Even though much of what he says to you is not complimentary, you enjoy talking with him more than you have ever enjoyed anything. You lose yourself in conversation with him so that time seems to have no meaning. But finally he says “You’d better be getting back.’

So you get up out of the chair by the fire in the bare room where time has no meaning, and God shakes your hand and smiles at you, and you leave.

As you walk back towards the gate, you notice how empty and silent the streets are. When you reach the square, there is not a soul to be seen. You walk back out through the high, lonely passage way and go out between the gates. The guard is still there, but he does not seem to see you, and the camp that was around the gates is gone.

The wind has stopped blowing, and though it is not quite dark yet, the stars are out. Everything is quiet, and very, very, still. You walk down the long, lonely road among the

barren hills beneath the stars, and lonely is how you feel.

You wish you were back in this room with God, listening to him speak. For a moment, the stars seem more desolate and forbidding than you would have believed possible.

And then, suddenly, you realise something ... or is it that you remember it? No ... no, its more as though there were a voice inside your head. The voice is saying “No matter where you are, or what you are doing, you can always listen to God speak. Either through those around you, or through your own mind, or else through something else again. God is always there — if you choose to listen to him.” And, realising this to be true, you realise too that the joy you felt in the bare room when God spoke to you can be part of your life forever if you let it.

And suddenly the voice is no longer inside your head, but is coming from outside. It is the clear, calm voice of a young man, and it is telling you to open your eyes, and return.

David Larsen DOLPHINS Dolphins are like us.

They are mammals. They have lungs like us, not gills, and they were formerly land creatures which have adapted themselves to water. They are not cold fish, like sharks or groper — dolphins are warm, likeable and intelligent creatures like the best kind of human beings.

They have been in the news a lot lately especially around this part of the country. When New Zealand swam against Australia — just after we had beaten them in the second cricket test — it was dolphins that kept the relay of swimmers company during the crossing of Cook Strait. Not only did they keep up a constant chatter with the swimmers throughout the day, but at one stage a group surrounded a shark and steered it away from the swimmers. Dolphins seem to know what humans are doing, and if they don’t mean them any harm, they try to protect them.

Sometimes mankind does the same for dolphins.

The other day a school of dolphins was stranded on a beach not far from Nelson. Before long there were 60 local people with buckets of water keeping them moist until a helicopter could be called in to lift them to the deeper waters and safety using nets on a sling.

I think the dolphins got stranded because they were looking after a sick friend who got too close to shore, and they all ended up stranded in the shallow water and mud flats.

There are some great stories about these mammals around the New Zealand shores. There was Pelorous Jack, a dolphin which used to guide the ships safely up the sounds and through the Tory Channel. More recently there was “Opo” — a friendly chap in the Hokianga Harbour who used to play in the water with children. Some fool shot “Opo” — named after Opononi, a small town in the area — and that was the end of a very happy time for children in the district.

The most wonderful thing about dolphins is what

we don’t know about them. Some scientists think they are even more intelligent than us — the size and form of their brain seems to support this possibility.

Others believe that dolphins are trying to talk to us — to tell us something about life and living. They certainly make sounds a lot like humans. They can sound excited, alarmed, happy or sad just like us.

The Australian and New Zealand swimmers heard them talking the other day when they were swimming across Cook Strait. And if you go out there on a boat, or to Marineland in Napier, you will hear this same “talking” too.

I sometimes wonder what they are trying to tell us?

Maybe dolphins have learned that you can be happy and contented if you look after one other, especially the sick, the young and the old, and don’t try to upset other creatures for no reason. If that’s true, then we should listen to them and learn something.

I haven’t met anyone in New Zealand who doesn’t like dolphins. Some people don’t like sharks, or eels, or groper, or even cats and dogs, but just about everyone likes dolphins, even if they don’t know much about them.

I think we should all find out more about dolphins, and perhaps try to understand what they’re trying to say.

We might learn something, and they may well be our very best friends.

A. Martin 3 0

ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL In April another hectic football season got underway.

Last minute efforts to secure coaches and managers saw the college outfitting and equipping one premier youth side, two regional league sides, two senior youth grade sides, five local under-16 sides, 3 more under-14 sides and one under-13 side — fourteen teams in all, and a college record.

As usual, the college had its fair share of success. A win in the under-13 and 14 grades, a regional league title, second equal in premier youth and a clean sweep of all the under-15 and 16 championship grades.

Three things stood out in particular this year. There was i.e. Firstly, there was the winning of the under-16 regional league by a team basically unchanged from that which won the under-14 title last year. It was a fine team, with a tremendous spirit, which still has much promise to fulfil over the next two years. Secondly, the outstanding showing of the First XI who challenged a much older Rongotai side for the championship right throughout the season.

This was a team with many younger players, all of whom are returning next year. Thirdly, and most importantly, the depth and talent of college players became so evident this season that competition for places in top teams will be keenly sought after for years to come. Wellington College provided the basis of all the local and regional youth representative teams. The depth of the present 14/16/18 grades is such that this is likely to remain the case for some years.

This situation has not occurred without good organisation, coaching and training. The college now has the opportunity, I believe, to excel in all levels and all grades, including national titles. It will require effort and determination. It will necessitate sacrifice and loyalty but the rewards are there.

It has been of great satisfaction to me over the past four years to see football at the college grow. As this is my last year, I should like to pass my thanks to particular people who have assisted over the years.

To all coaches, managers, administrators of teams, in this and other years, your efforts have been appreciated.

To Ross Durant and other staff running the programme — the best of luck.

To Tom Peacock, your support over the last three years has meant so much. We made a few enemies, but we got what we wanted for the football programme. Good luck!

To Margaret Shilling — we began four years ago with a broken post, poor facilities and no equipment. Your work has been enormous. Thank you.

To the rugby fraternity, especially on the staff, your keen support over the years has been much appreciated.

The soccer players thank you for giving them one of your grounds.

Finally, to all players of the game, good luck at whatever level of competition you play football. Enjoy your

participation.

To particular players with whom I have shared much time and in whom I have taken much interest, strive hard for your goals. You won’t find it an easy path, but you will enjoy your success.

Good luck in the future.

H.D. Buchanan FIRST XI Coach: Mr R. Durant Team: Cameron Sanders (Captain), Eugene Chan, John Heald, Paul Wharton, David Fage, Mark Tunnicliffe, Nigel Barker, Anthony Buick- Constable, Tony Edgar, Richard Knobben, David Molony, Stuart Robinson, Michael Brown, Dwayne Jones.

Played: 13 Won: 9 Lost: 4 Drew: 0 Place in championship: Second equal.

From the start of the season it was apparent that the Toyota youth premier grade would provide stern opposition to a young but talented first XI. Only four players remained from the previous year’s squad and this was reduced to three with the absence of Dwayne Jones from half-way through the season. Most of the squad this year came from the very successful under-16 team and so we began the season with a very young team.

Not surprisingly, Rongotai soon showed that they were the team to beat, with Tawa and North Wellington also being strong. The first round of games resulted in a series of narrow, but pleasing, victories. A loss to Viard, a game which Wellington College had to play with no fewer than six first team members away, put us one point behind Rongotai. Our first round game against Rongotai was postponed.

In the second round, some inconsistent efforts, including a 5-1 defeat to North Wellington, saw us slip behind Rongotai and with two games remaining, both against Rongotai, we were second and still in, with a slim chance of winning the competition.

The first encounter was held at Rongotai and the game was notable for the fact that our team took the field in rugby jerseys, hastily borrowed to avoid a colour clash.

Perhaps it was the jerseys, but lady luck deserted us in an entertaining game. Stuart Robinson put the finishing touches to a fine move early in the game and we found ourselves with a one goal lead. After failing to convert two good chances, Rongotai came back into the game and eventually ran out 5-1 winners, a rather flattering result.

The last game against Rongotai saw some improvement in our play, but again the size and strength of the Rongotai team proved too much with Wellington College going down 1-4. These two defeats allowed North Wellington to catch us on the points table, leaving us with a creditable second equal placing.

Cameron Sanders produced some excellent displays in goal, and along with the back four of Eugene Chan, John Heald, Paul Wharton and David Fage, provided a usually

sound defence. In midfield, Anthony Buick-Constable provided some nice touches with support coming from Nigel Barker and Tony Edgar. The striking trio of Stuart Robinson, David Molony and Richard Knobben constantly battled against some solid defences. Mark Tunnicliffe and Michael Brown filled in admirably when required.

Inter-College Matches v Wanganui Collegiate School at Wellington College This year our first eleven played against Wanganui Collegiate School for the first time. Conditions were ideal for good soccer and from the kick-off Wellington College showed marked superiority. Nevertheless, a tenacious Wanganui team defended well and a plethora of chances were missed by our team until Dwayne Jone’s aggression paid off with a well-taken goal.

College took the lead with a John Heald goal before half-time and finally ran out convincing 3-1 winners, David Molony completing the scoring. v New Plymouth Boys High at New Plymouth A warm welcome, fine weather and a good pitch promised good soccer, and this promise was fulfilled.

Wellington College began with a series of excellent moves, mostly down the right flank where Eugene Chan and Tony Edgar combined well. Eventually the pressure led to a goal, well-taken by John Heald after a goal mouth scramble. New Plymouth equalised after the fine execution of a planned free kick. New Plymouth then took the lead with a well struck goal which gave Cameron Sanders no chance. Tony Edgar beat an offside trap and the scores were again level at 2-2.

Throughout the second-half play see-sawed from end to end with both teams creating chances. David Fage made one excellent clearance off the goal-line and no further scoring eventuated.

v Palmerston North Boys High School at Palmerston North A hard game was going to be obvious because in the previous week Palmerston had beaten the very strong Rongotai team. The late withdrawal of Anthony BuickConstable saw Chris Duncan dragged onto the bus at the last minute — without any gear! The under-14 team also travelled and displayed excellent soccer to draw 1-1 after missing a penalty. From the outset, the size, strength and skill of Palmerston was apparent, and they took an early lead after some untidy defensive play.

Gradually we played our way back into the game — perhaps it was the pizza before the game, but Richard Knobben became an inspiration on the right flank.

A goal had to come and it fell to Eugene Chan with a spectacular 30 metre drive. Eugene relished his midfield role and helped set Paul Wharton to score but the goal was surprisingly disallowed. Palmerston were stung into action by this and proceeded to place us under considerable pressure throughout the remainder of the game. Fine defending saved the day, and with five minutes remaining super-sub Stuart Robinson snatched a winner. The 2-1 victory ended a mixed season on a happy note and suggested that the next season would be a good one.

SECOND XI Coach: Mr E. Salem Team: H. Granger, N. Walker, S. Pickworth,

M. Roche, M. Haydock, N. Cleverley,

B. Hagan, C. Gamble, J. Shilling,

P. Rumpit, R. Duncan (Captain),

J. Kippenberger, M. Hall, S. Hambleton.

Played: 13 Won: 5 Lost: 6 Drew: 2 Place in championship: Fifth The team played brilliantly at times but the consistency to win the championship was missing. The inspired

Thomas who helped with the organisation during the year, and to Russell Keast, Rob Purvis, Geoff Williamson and Brent Neumayr who assisted with transport.

L. Fung UNDER-16 BLUE Coaches: Mr Wardle, Mr Allingham Team: A. Fitzgeorge, S. Pemberton, B. Richards,

J. Du Chateau, D. Quinn, S. Quinn, I. Gainsford, M. Allingham, R. Woodward,

G. Rhodes-Robinson, J. Kwing, S. Eyles,

B. Wong-She, M. Templeton.

Played: 13 Won: 7 Lost: 2 Drew: 4 Place in chamionship: First.

An excellent season was enjoyed by all in the under-16 Blue side.

After struggling to find form in the first round of the competition, the team hit a “purple patch” in the second round, going through undefeated to win the championship.

With good team spirit and efficient coaching and management, many players improved basic skills and should experience good competition in the 1983 season. second-half come-back against Newlands College first eleven at Wellington College, as well as the superb controlled football played against Scots College in the second round will remain as highlights of the season.

The season was certainly a success in terms of the development of a friendly team spirit.

Social Team Coach: Lindsay Fung Team: A. Robinson, M. Thompson, R. Keast, R.

Purvis, A. Williamson, C. Jolliffe,

M. Girvan, P. Larsen, P. Peleton,

P. Domanski, J. Preston-Thomas,

L. Fung, E. Cleverley, S. Grimwood,

A. Cowie, B. Neumayr.

Played: 15 Won: 2 Lost: 12 Drew: 1 Place in championship: Second Last.

The team began the season with over twenty players and hopes of a reasonable performance, although most the team had not played soccer for some time. However, right from the start the scarcity of available players proved to be a major problem and many times it was a struggle to field a full team.

This, and a very competitive grade due to the presence of several second eleven teams of other schools, meant that the team suffered a string of defeats. Nevertheless, some close and satisfying games were played and some consolation was gained by our two wins and one draw.

Despite our losses, the team was able to finish off the season on a high note with an enjoyable encounter with the Wellington Girls’ College first eleven.

Thanks to Andrew Robinson and John Preston-

UNDER-16 GREEN Coach: D. Fage Team: P. Lee, P. Egley, D. Selley, P. Macleod,

A. Yip, D. Taylor, S. Barry, M. Servian,

M. O’Rorke, M. Forsyth, M. Sinclair,

S. Bikouvarakis, C. Reiri, C. Chan,

B. Livitsanos.

Played: 12 Won: 9 Lost: 3 Drew: 0 Place in championship: First.

A group of individuals, many of them having not played the game before, became a competitive disciplined team, winning the majority of their games to be champions of their grade.

Thanks to David Fage who responded well to his coaching responsibilities. The players improved their skills greatly during the season and can look forward to playing at a higher level next season.

UNDER-16 BROWN Coaches: Richard Knobben, Paul Wharton, Stuart

Robinson, Mark Tunnicliffe.

Team: Grant Alexander, John Burkinshaw,

James Linklater (Captain), Anthony

Young (Vice-Captain), Jonathan England,

Russell Martin, Terry Beamsley, Peter

Guiney, Hiran Perinpanayagam, Peter

Gooch, Fergus Cleverley, Sean

Edgecombe, Darren Hill, Howard Ross,

Keith Aldersley.

Played: 10 Won: 4 Lost: 6 Drew: 0 Place in championship: Fourth.

A tremendous spirit and encouraging turnout to practices benefited the team greatly during the season.

The result of fourth in the table was a good one. The determination shown from such players as Russell Martin, Hiran Perinpanayagam and Grant Alexander impressed me and many of the spectators who regularly appeared to view each game.

The dashing speed of Anthony Young was put to good use on numerous occasions. Anthony “Killer” Young (as we liked to call him), worked in well with Peter Guiney.

R. Knobben UNDER-16 BLACK Coach: Mr Toft Team: Stewart Crowther, Scott Alexander, Brian

Johnson, Stephen Zepke, Michael Vine,

Grant Meek, Karl Lampen, Kevin Dickens,

Bruce Wright, Malcolm Chong, Craig

Sheppard, Shane Dalgliesh, Roger Hing.

Played: 12 Won: 9 Lost: 1 Drew: 2 Place in championship: First.

The under-16 Black team played an attractive attacking style of football which caused problems for all opposing defences and resulted in an abundance of fine goals.

The potential was there for a great season, but the team suffered from a lack of competition in its grade and a string of convincing wins led to a lack of motivation later in the season when we lost three games in succession against teams that were not really up to our standard.

The potential of the side was shown in a 2-1 victory over the Wellington College regional league side, which went on to win that grade, and a narrow 3-2 loss to runners up, St Pat’s, with a team weakened by the absence of two key strikers, Bruce Wright and Malcolm Chong. It was a pity the team didn’t get the chance to prove itself in the higher grade, though it does show the depth of ability Wellington College soccer has at its disposal.

One of the high points of the season was a 4-2 victory in a fine game against the Wellington under-14 representative side which went on to win the national tournament.

Thanks to all the parents who helped out with transport and encouragement and in particular to Mr Zepke for his consistent and vocal support.

UNDER-16 GOLD Coach: Mr Gooch Team: John Douglas, Ewan Gebbie, Chris

Gulley, Mat Turner, Paul Dukes (Captain),

Shane Burgess, Stephen O’Connor,

Stewart Rainey, George Reid, Stephen

Collard, Brian Bushe, Rob Forgan, Mark

Ritchie, Doug Ford.

Played: 15 Won: 11 Lost: 2 Drew: 2 Place in championship: First.

A cosmopolitan group of boys of varying skills and attitudes, suddenly became a team which performed like a well-oiled machine. The team won most of their games, scoring 51 goals and conceding 14 only.

Particular credit must go to the captain, Paul Dukes, for his leadership on and off the field and in particular to Mr Burgess, who refereed all games. His contribution to the team was considerable.

T. Gooch UNDER-16 REGIONAL LEAGUE Coach: MrT. Peacock Team: K. Peacock, P. Carman, D. Don, C. Siers,

P. Jones, B. Walker, T. Simmonds, C.

Duncan, E. Stevenson, W. Morgan, J.

Boucher, E. Taylor, M. Brown.

Played: 14 Won: 11 Lost: 0 Drew: 3 Goals for: 36; Goals Against: 11; Points: 25.

Place in championship: First.

Two weeks prior to the season starting, we selected a team of thirteen players to play two promotion games as at the time there were only two vacancies for Wellington teams to play regional league. Our first game gave us a 2-0 win over Rongotai, the next day we lost 4-2 to St Pat’s. In the end we were put in to make the numbers up and in some circles we stood very little chance of winning a game, but those people under-estimated the boys’ determination and team spirit. We had a team of thirteen not eleven and two subs. Some of the boys in the team were playing in changed positions for the first time.

Two examples were Chris Duncan and Elliot Taylor who were centre-forwards but, by the end of the season, Chris played centre-back and Elliot at right mid-field scored nearly as many goals from his new position. Chris took the most improved player of the year trophy, just ahead of Elliot, and Kevin Peacock was given the intermediate player of the year, playing a much improved season in his specialised position of goalkeeping.

As the coach of these boys, I would like to take this opportunity to say thanks for a great effort. We had a good team. Not many stars, but what spirit! I would like to say well done to Peter, Kevin, Paul, Conrad, David and Mike for their second regional title for the college in two years, having only being beaten once in the two teams they have played for in competition soccer. Good luck in the future.

Tom (Tele) Peacock

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UNDER-14 GOLD Coach: Mr Martin Team: B. Steele (Captain), P. Barnett, R. Karau,

C. Courtier, M. Serpi, O. Grimwood, D.

Scobie, J. Kenny, W. Robinson, M.

Christie, M. Isbister, A. Hunter, C. Ford.

Played: 9 Won: 6 Lost: 2 Drew: 1 Place in championship: Second.

It proved to be a very successful season, with the team completing the first round of the Under-14, Section 1 competition, with maximum points. The second round saw the team drop three points due in part to some notorious Wellington winds and the absence of some key players (with other commitments) for crucial games. Eventually the team finished as runners-up, after losing a play-off to St Pat’s, when both teams finished even on points.

The team also came close to top honours in the Stop Out Under-14 Tournament, which had teams from the lower half of the North Island competing Here the team reached the semi-finals, losing to the eventual winners, Napier.

A feature of the team’s play was the high number of goals scored in some of the matches through players like Phillip Barnett and Rainer Karau. Also pleasing was the noticeable improvement in defensive play from players like Adrian Hunter, Michael Christie, Michael Isbister, and goalkeeper, Chris Ford.

UNDER-14 BLACK Coaches: Eugene Chan, Richard Duncan Team: Michael Bishop, Amit Parbhu, Mark

Coles, Andrew Larsen, Craig Reeks, Tim

Hickman, Shane McEwan, Diarmid Fung,

Gregory Smith, Richard Marsh, Brent

Lourie, Peter Cooper, Geoffrey Simpson,

Mark Little.

Played: 14 Won: 10 Lost: 4 Drew: 0 Place in championship: Third.

The season started well for the team with a win in the first game against the other Wellington College team entered in the same grade, the Under-14 Yellows. The next few games also resulted in good wins and it was not until the clash with the strong Wellington High School team that some really tough opposition was met.

The college lost both games to this team, who went on eventually to win the grade, but the scoreline of 2-4 in the second game certainly didn’t reflect the balance of play and we were unlucky to lose.

The other strong team in the grade was St Pat’s A and the games against them produced some fine football. In the end the team came a very well-deserved third.

Thanks to Antony Buick-Constable who helped out earlier on, and to all the team members and parents who made it such a worth-while season.

UNDER-14 REGIONAL LEAGUE Coach: Mr Lecaude Team: Matthew Carman, Jason Fa’amalepe Jones, Tony Gaeta, Jason Harper, Alan

Juran, Jean-Paul, Lecaude, Jonathon

Miller, Nicholas McGhee, Colin Peacock,

Paul Shand, Mark Stockler, Karl

Tiefenbacher, Kevin Wilson.

Played: 14 Won: 4 Lost: 4 Drew: 6 Place in championship: Fourth.

The whole team, under the guidance of J.M. Lecaude, trained very hard during the whole season (three times weekly). It was therefore no surprise that the boys improved tremendously. They have, as a team, developed a particular style of soccer based on short passes and control of the bail, a style not too common for New Zealand college teams of this age group. However, the results haven’t perhaps been as good as expected. One of the reasons is probably the lack of physical aggressiveness shown by some players, and also because this type of soccer requires a higher level of technical skill. It is therefore possible that the training programme was at times a bit too ambitious. It is nonetheless interesting to note that the team did extremely well against the best teams of the league. It drew twice against the champion, Rongotai College. The second time it had only ten players on the field during the whole match.

The team also drew twice against Upper Hutt.

By far their best achievement was, however, their match against Palmerston North Boys High School.

Showing a lot of skill they were unlucky to only draw one all (they missed a penalty) against one of the best teams in the region.

It was therefore no surprise that this team provided six players to the Wellington representative team which won the national tournament in Rotorua.

A lot of the players in this team have potential and should do well in the future if they keep training hard.

The most consistent player was Jason Harper, the most improved Jonathon Miller and the captain of the team was Karl Tiefenbacher.

UNDER-14 YELLOW Coaches: David Molony, Cameron Sanders, John Heald.

Team: Matthew King, Richard Palmer, Gerry

Marshall, Sean Antrobus, David Trustrum,

Kiran Parbhu, Andrew Robinson, Peter

Milliken, Rees Cameron, Michael O’Brien,

Craig Offwood, Dunbar Sloane,

Christopher Dow, John Williamson,

Jeremy Knight.

Played: 14 Won: 6 Lost: 8 Drew: 0 Place in championship: Fourth.

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Heading a goal.

The season started off on a windy day up at Alexander Park. The game was played against the other Wellington College team in our grade. It was a closely fought one, with the Wellington Black team coming out the eventual winners. We won our next couple of games against the two Rongotai teams. But they were to prove the only teams we could beat, apart from St Pat’s B. There were good performances throughout the season from the goalkeeper, Matthew King, who was the difference from winning and losing a couple of times. The backs were ably led by John Williamson, the midfield led by captain, Andrew Robinson.

There were also good performances up front from Richard Palmer and Jeremy Knight.

Overall, a very pleasing season which had its ups and downs.

UNDER-13 Coaches: Mrs Morrison, Dwayne Jones Team: Andrew Camberis, Dean Ellis, Grahame

Grieve, David Hall, Paul Hamer, Joshua

James, Christopher Lane, Timothy Motu,

Ashley Radaich, David Rietveld, Grant

Smith, Jeffrey Szusterman, Ekalap

Thongkong, Nelish Vasan, Robert Kerr.

Played: 9 Won: 6 Lost: 1 Drew: 2 Place in championship: First.

We began the season with fifteen players, winning all our first four matches.

After the fourth match, our right-half Robert Kerr, had leg problems and could not play.

The next match we lost 2-1 to a St Pat’s team.

That was our only loss, the team having two draws also. About three-quarters of the way through the season, our goalkeeper, Ashley Radaich, left for Yugoslavia. We already had a good goalkeeper, but he hated the position.

After finding another we won our last matches to win the championship.

D. Rietveld

AWARDS

Most Improved Players: First XI: Tony Edgar. Second XI: Neil Walker. Third XI (Social Team): Russell Keast. Under-16 Regional: Chris Duncan. Under-16 Black: Craig Sheppard. Under-15 Gold: Shane Burgess. Under-16 Blue: Max Templeton. Under-16 Green: David Selley. Under-16 Brown: Darren Hill. Under-14 Regional: Jonathon Miller. Under-14 Gold: Adrian Hunter.

Under-14 Yellow: Jeremy Knight. Under-14 Black: Shane McEwan. Under-13: Andrew Camberis.

Trophies: Junior Player of the Year: Jason Harper. Intermediate Player of the Year: Kevin Peacock. Most Dedicated: Eugene Chan. Most Potential: Antony Buick-Constable. Team Trophy: Under-16 Regional. First XI Captain: Cameron Sanders. Footballer of the Year: Cameron Sanders.

Representative Honours: Under-14: Alan Juran, Jason Faamalepe-Jones, Tony Gaeta, Jason Harper, Jean-Paul Lecaude, Jonathon Miller, Paul Shand, Karl Tiefenbacher, Peter Jones. Under-15:

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Michael Brown, Paul Carman, Conrad Siers, Peter Jones, Kevin Peacock, Antony Buick-Constable, Paul Wharton.

Under-16: Bruce Walker, Bruce Wright, Nigel Barker, David Molony, Eugene Chan. Under-19: Eugene Chan.

National Tournament Representatives: Peter Jones, Tony Gaeta, Jason Fa’amalepe- Jones, Nigel Barker, Eugene Chan.

Honours Pockets Dwayne Jones, Paul Wharton, David Fage, Tony Edgar, Nigel Barker, John Heald, Cameron Sanders, David Molony, Eugene Chan, Antony Buick-Constable, Mark Tunnicliffe, Stuart Robinson, Richard Knobben, Richard Duncan.

ATHLETICS

McEVEDY SHIELD St Pat’s (Town) 1st Rongotai College 2nd Wellington College 3rd Silverstream 4th The shield this year continued with the format of a quadrangular event. Our preparation for the event was affected by injuries to athletes in key events. However, the team that competed was as well-prepared as it possibly could have been and so we were optimistic of success.

The strong emergence of St Pat’s (Town) this year and a lack of success by Rongotai saw us pushed back into the third place with St Pat’s (Town) a dominant leader.

While not having overall success our athletes all performed very well with some of them producing very good individual efforts. It is hoped that next year we can build on the platform we have established this year in an attempt to regain dominance.

McEvedy Shield Title Holders and Place Getters Under 14: 100 Metres 200 Metres 400 Metres 800 Metres 1500 Metres Long Jump 100m Hurdles Relay

4th, P. Lau Young.

4th, A. Green.

3rd, A. Green.

2nd, J. Harper; 4th, N. McGhie.

1st, N. McGhie (Record).

3rd, J. Faamalepe-Jones.

4th, P. Lau Young.

3rd, Wellington College.

Under 15: 100 Metres 200 Metres 400 Metres 800 Metres 1500 Metres

3rd, M. Chong.

3rd, M. Chong; 4th, K. Wong She. 3rd, S. Bell.

1st, S. Bell; 3rd, P. Kelly.

2nd, G. Packer; 3rd, S. Bell.

3000 Metres

High Jump Long Jump Discus Shot Javelin

Hurdles Relay

1st, G. Packer (Record); 3rd, H. Ross; 4th, P. Kelly.

1st, S. Bell (Record).

3rd, P. Jones.

2nd, R. Booijen; 4th, I. Ete 1st, R. Booijen; 2nd, S. Taufale 2nd, J. Thompson; 3rd, M. Stinson 2nd, P. Barnett; 3rd, A. Liko 1st, Wellington College

Under 16: 100 Metres 200 Metres 800 Metres 1500 Metres Long Jump Triple Jump Shot Discus Javelin Relay

4th, D. Tamihana.

3rd, D. Tamihana.

3rd, M. Turner.

4th, A. Kilmister.

4th, D. Tamihana.

4th, T. Etuata.

1st, D. To’o.

1st, D. To’o.

1st, D. Molony, 4th, G. Chin.

3rd, Wellington College.

Under 17: 100 Metres 200 Metres 400 Metres 800 Metres 1500 Metres High Jump Long Jump Triple Jump Discus Javelin Hurdles Relay

2nd, A. Scott 2nd, A. Scott, 3rd, D. Logue.

1st, A. Scott.

2nd, S. Gray; 3rd, P. Sue. 1st, S. Gray; 4th, P. Sue. 4th, A. Scott.

3rd, S. Gray.

1st, S. Lau Young; 3rd, S. Gray.

3rd, I. Dowdall.

4th, D. To’o.

2nd, A. Scott.

2nd, Wellington College.

Over 17: 1500 Metres High Jump Long Jump Javelin Hurdles Relay Open 5000m

2nd, A. Miller.

3rd, S. Gray.

4th, R. Scelly.

2nd, G. Coldham; 3rd, A. Ward.

1st, M. Lau Young.

4th, Wellington College.

2nd, A. Miller.

Quadrangular Athletics Meeting This year’s quadrangular was held at Newtown Park.

Once again Wellington College dominated the majority of events and produced many fine individual efforts. The placegetters were: Under 14 100m: 3rd, Lau Young; 200m: 1st, A. Green; 400m: 1st, A. Green; 800m: 1st, N. McGhie; 3rd, J. Harper; 1500m: 1st,

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N. McGhie; Hurdles: 1st, P. Lau Young; 2nd, A. Green; 3rd, M. Serpi; Relay: 1st, Wellington College; Shot Put: 1st, J. Faamalepe-Jones; High Jump: 2nd, J. Alexander.

Under 15 100m: 3rd, K. Wong She; 200m: 2nd, M. Chong; 3rd, K. Wong She; 800m: 1st, S. Bell; 2nd, P. Kelly; 1500m: 1st, S. Bell; 2nd, P. Kelly; Hurdles: 1st, A. Liko; 2nd, P. Barnett; 3rd, M. Halliday; Relay: 1st, Wellington College; Shot Put: 1st, R. Booijen; Discus: 1st, I. Ete; High Jump: 2nd, P. Wignail; Long Jump: 3rd, P. Jones.

Under 16 100m: 3rd, A. Whaiapu; 200m: 3rd, A. Whaiapu; 400m: 1st, A Wilson; 2nd, N. Wiffen, 3rd, A. Kilmister; 800m: 1st, M. Powell; 2nd, M. Brown; 3rd, J. Currie; 1500m: 1st, D. Waite; 2nd, M. Powell; 3rd, A. Kilmister; Hurdles: 1st, C. Johnson; 3rd, A. Whaiape; Relay: 1st, Wellington College; Shot Put: 3rd, D. To’o; High Jump: 1st, D. Tamihana; 3rd, T. Etuata; Long Jump: 1st, T. Etuata; Javelin: 2nd, D. Molony; 3rd, D. To’o.

Senior 100m: 2nd, P. Domanski; 200m: 3rd, H. Perigo; 400m: 2nd, P. Rumpit; 3rd, A. Scott; 800m: 3rd, P. Sue; 1500m: 1st, S. Gray; Hurdles: 1st, A. Scott; Relay: 1st, Wellington College; Discus: 3rd, B. McKay; High Jump: 2nd, S. Gray; Triple Jump: 2nd, S. Lau Young; 3rd, S. Gray; Javelin: 2nd, J. Phillips; 3000m: 1st, A. Miller; 3rd, M. Powell.

D. To’o in action.

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COLLEGE ATHLETIC RESULTS Events Under 14 100m 200m 400m 800m 1500m 3000m Hurdles High Jump Long Jump Shot Put

First

Second

Third

Tlme/Distance

P. Lau Young A. Green A. Green N. McGhie N. McGhie P. du Chateau P. Lau Young J. Fa’amalepe-Jones S. Hennessey J. Fa’amalepe-Jones

A. Eddy P. Lau Young C. Whatman J. Harper R. Tyler J. Beaglehole M. Serpi J. Alexander P. Lau Young M. Gibson

M. Serpi M. Serpi A. Janes D. Powell D. Powell A. Thompson R. Cuff P. Fereti

13.18 sec 26.54 sec 1.01.5 sec 2.22.44 sec 4.55.57 sec 10m.55 sec*

B. Hennessey

9.71m

Under 15 100m 200m 400m 800m 1500m 3000m Hurdles High Jump Long Jump Shot Put Discus Javelin

M. Chong M. Chong S. Bell S. Bell S. Bell G. Packer M. Halliday S. Bell K. Wong She R. Booijen I. Ete J. To’o

S. Bell K. Wong She M. Stinson P. Kelly P. Kelly M. Ritchie A. Liko M. Wignall M. Chong T. Taufale T. Bish A. Liko

A. Liko M. Stinson P. Jones H. Ross G. Packer K. Lampen P. Barnett P. Moananu

12.52 sec 25.34 sec 1.00.16 sec 2.17.4 sec 4.41.00 sec 9.44.47 sec 16.33 sec 1.53m

R. Zimmerman R. Booijen P. Kelly

11.84m 35.8m 33.4m*

Under 16 100m 200m 400m 800m 1500m Hurdles High Jump Long Jump Shot Put Discus Javelin

D. Tamihana A. Whaiapu A. Wilson M. Turner D. Waite C.Johnson T. Etuata D. Tamihana D. To’o D. To’o D. To’o

A. Whaiapu D. Tamihana M. Turner M. Powell M. Powell D. Moloney 2 = B. Wright, P. Papas

D. To’o N. Brown N. Wiffen A. Kilmister A. Kilmister A. Whaiapu D. Tamihana

12.14 sec 25.84 sec 56.6 sec 2.08.83 sec 4.29.21 sec 15.12 sec 1.59m

A. Boulieris A. Whaiapu J. Chin

R. Greeley D. Tamihana A. Whaiapu

11.28m 44.9m* 41.5m*

Under 17 100m 200m 400m 800m 1500m Hurdles Long Jump High Jump Shot Put Discus Javelin

D. Logue A. Scott A. Scott S. Gray S. Gray A. Scott A. Scott S. Gray S. Lau Young C. Phillips J. Phillips

T. Fereti D. Logue S. Gray P. Sue A. Miller B. McParland S. Gray A. Scott D. Joe I. Dowdall T. Fereti

A. Scott S. Woodward R. Fong A. Gray D. Fage

11.66 sec 22.72 sec 54.64 sec 2.05.12 sec 4.20.08 sec 14.98 sec

D. Leu C. Sanders D. Leu

12.59m 38.0m 40.0m

1.34m

Over 17 100m 200m 400m 800m 1500m Hurdles High Jump Long Jump Shot Put Discus Javelin Open 5000m

P. Domanski H. Perigo P. Rumpit D. Bowes D. Bowes R. Barnes S. Arrell R. Scelly B. McKay B. McKay A. Ward A. Miller

H. Perigo P. Domanski P. Sue A. Spackman R. Duncan M. Lau Young

P. Lima T. Gongsakdi R. Barnes T. Farrelly A. Scott R. Scelly

11.83 sec 24.12 sec 54.71 sec 2.12.75 sec 4.44.29 sec 16.40 sec

P. Lima B. McKay I. Dowdall G. Coldham K. Strawbridge

P. Lima G. Coldham T. Gongsakdi A. Gray

10.295m 39.3m 42m 16.19.13*

Rathkeale Invitation Athletics Meeting Once again we sent a team of athletes to Rathkeale College for their meeting. The standard of competition at this meeting is very strong and provided the boys with just the work out they needed in their preparation for later events.

Place Getters: Under 14 100m: 3rd, A. Green; 200m: 1st, A. Green; 400m: 1st, A. Green; 1500m: 1st, N. McGhie; Discus: 1st, P. Jones; 2nd, T. Bish; Triple Jump: 1st, M. Serpi.

Under 16 100m: 3rd, A. Whaiapu; 200m: 3rd, D. Tamihana; 800m: 2nd, S. Bell; 3rd, M. Brown; Hurdles: 2nd, M. Barnett: 3rd, C. Johnson; Discus: 1st, D. To’o; Javelin: 2nd, Molony; 3rd, J. Thompson; Long Jump: 2nd, D. Tamihana; High Jump: 2nd, T. Etuata; Relay: 2nd, Wellington College.

Senior 200m: 2nd, H. Perigo; 3000m: 3rd, G. Packer; Hurdles: 3rd, M. Lau Young; Discus: 2nd, B. McKay; 3rd, I. Dowdall; Javelin: 1st, A. Ward; 2nd, G. Coldham; High Jump: 3rd, S. Gray; Triple Jump: 2nd, S. Lau Young; 3rd, M. Lau Young; Relay: 3rd, Wellington College.

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JUNIOR CROSS COUNTRY TEAM Back row (left to right): W.G. Packer, G.P. Harcourt, K. Dickins, J.T. Beaglehole, H.A.B. Ross.

Front Row: P.D. Kelly, M.A. Brown, B.W. McCrea (Coach), D.J. Powell, N.M. McGhie

CROSS COUNTRY RUNNING Last year Wellington College again dominated college cross country and road running at both the provincial and national levels. Not only did this year’s team capture both the New Zealand junior and senior cross country team titles, but also took our first national individual title, with Gary Packer leading a very strong field home in the junior section. In addition to this, the college senior road race team easily won the New Zealand championships, held in Invercargill, with our junior squad finishing a creditable second.

Amongst the other highlights of this very successful season, were: the winning of all four grades at the Wellington championships held at Karori in September. the winning of all three sections at the annual Round-the-Lakes relay held in Wanganui. the continued dominance in our annual fixtures against Wanganui Collegiate and Napier Boys’ High School. and the further success gained in the local cross country and road relay contests held mid-year.

Although these results were very impressive, thereare

a number of areas which will have to be improved upon in the future. The main concern is undoubtedly that of our own school championships and other annual internal events which were not patronised at all well during the year. The obvious reason for this is the overload factor due to a large number of fixtures we have outside of the college championships and the increasing demands placed upon our top athletes by outside clubs and organisations. This problem of priorities is a major one, especially when one considers the already overloaded programmes organised for the next two years.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank team captain Alistair Miller, not only on his own success during the season, but also for the magnificent way in which he led his team, the most successful the college has ever had.

The College Championships These were once again held over the very rugged Mount Victoria course and proved to be very challenging for the few that took part.

The results were as follows: Colts: 1. N. McGhie (3AN), 15 min 35.61 sec; 2. D. Powell (3G), 3. J. Beaglehole (4A).

Juniors: 1. G. Packer (4AN) 14 min 26.37 sec; 2. P. Kelly

(4ARt); 3. J. Thompson (5A1).

Intermediates: 1. D. Waite (6Z2) 17 min 10.14 sec; 2 M. Powell (5A3); 3. J. Currie (5A3).

Senior: 1. T. Crawford (7Z4) 16 min 55.4 sec; 2. A. Miller (6Z5); 3. S. Gray (6Z11).

Third Form Championships 1. N. McGhie (3AN) 15 min 20.89 sec; 2 D. Powell (3G) 15 min 30sec; 3. R. Tyler (3A) 16 min 15 sec; 4. P. Du Chateau (3D) 16 min 40 sec; 5. J. Harper (3A) 16 min 44 sec; 6 A. Howman (3A), 2. 3D, 3. 3AN. Class Results: 1. 3A, 2. 3D, 3. 3AN. Mount Albert Inter-College Cross Country Relay As was the case last year, the college provided the largest contingent of runners for this annual event which was staged in excellent conditions.

Team Results: Under 15: 1. Wellington College, 46 min 19sec. (record); 2. St Pats (Town); 3. Rongotai.

Under 15: 1. Wellington College, 43 min 39 sec. (record); 2. Rongotai College; 3. St Pat’s (Town).

Seniors: 1. Rongotai College; 2. St Pat’s (Town); 3.

Wellington College.

Individual Results: A number of Wellington runners finished in the top ten fastest athletes in their respective grades. They were: Under 15: G. Packer (1st), S. Bell (3rd), P. Kelly (5th), N. McGhie (6th), H. Ross (8th), M. Ritchie (10th).

Under 16: D. Waite (2nd), M. Powell (3rd), A. Kilmister (4th), J. Currie (7th), K. Strawbridge (10th).

Seniors: A. Miller (2nd), S. Gray (7th).

Inter-Class Short Circuit Relays This event was run as part of the inter-class competition,

and proved to be as popular as previous years.

Third forms: 1. 3AN, 28.46; 2. 3AL; 3. 3G. Fastest Individual: D. Powell, 4.17 (Record).

Fourth Forms: 1. 4F, 28.08; 2. 4AN; 3. 4ART. Fastest Individual: G. Packer, 4.04 (Record).

Fifth Forms: 1. 5A3, 26.09; 2. 5A1; 3. 5ART. Fastest Individual: M. Powell, 3.55 (Record).

The “King of the Mountain” Championship This was the first year this event has been staged and involved running from the bottom of the main drive, up the “Gutbuster,” along the ridge, down Alexander Road and back to the bottom of the drive. The athletes were competing for the Robert Walker Trophy, which was donated by Mr and Mrs Walker as a memorial to their late son, who was a former pupil at the college. The results: 1.

A. Miller, 9.20.2; 2. S. Gray, 9.22; 3. A. Kilmister, 9.44.2; 4.

J. Currie, 9.46.8; 5. K. Strawbridge 10.06; 6. K. Dickins, 10.11; 7. C. Chong, 10.21; 8. A. Gray, 10.45; 9. P. Dukes, 10.49; 10. D. Powell, 10.50.

Wellington Secondary School Cross Country Championships Once again the weather turned on a tantrum and the championships were held in atrocious conditions.

Wellington scooped the pool by repeating their achievement of last year, winning all four grades. This is the third occasion since the championships began that Wellington has managed to do this, the others being in 1978, and 1981.

The results were as follows: Under 141Zz Grade: 1. Wellington; 2. St Pat’s; 3. Rongotai.

Under 151/2 Grade: 1. Wellington; 2. St Pat’s; 3. Rongotai.

Under 161A Grade: 1. Wellington; 2. St Pat’s; 3. Rongotai.

SENIOR CROSS COUNTRY TEAM Back row (left to right): D.S. Waite, T.W. Crawford, S.B. Gray, A.J. Kilmister, J.R. Currie.

Front Row: P.A. Sue, M.R. Powell, B.W. McCrea (Coach), A.B. Miller, J.E. Shilling.

Senior/Open: 1. Wellington; 2. Naenae; 3. St Pat’s.

Individual Placings: Under 14½ Grade: N. McGhie, 2nd; D. Powell, 5th; J. Harper, 8th; R. Tyler, 10th; R. Hogg; 11th; P. Du Chateau, 13th.

Under 15½ Grade: G. Packer, 2nd; P. Kelly, 3rd; H. Ross, 11th; C. Chong, 20th; J. Beaglehole, 21st; M. Ritchie, 25th.

Under 16½ Grade: J. Currie, 4th; K. Dickins, 5th; A. Kilmister, 6th; K. Strawbridge, 8th; B. Wright, 10th; G. Harcourt, 12th.

Senior/Open: T. Crawford, 1st; S. Gray, 4th; D. Waite, 10th; A. Miller 11th; G. Packer, 16th; P. Dukes, 26th.

Our thanks go to Gray Packer who, after finishing second in the under-1514 grade, then completed the 6000 metre senior course, to finish in 15th place and, as a result, secure the team’s event for Wellington.

The Fire Station Championship This year’s event was held in poor conditions and, as a result, only a few athletes managed to run personal best times. Sixth former, David Waite, was one who did, and took out this year’s race in a good time of 14 m 7s. This was, however, over 14 seconds out- side Dallas McCallum’s school record of 13.53 set in 1980.

NZ Secondary Schools’ Cross Country Champs This was the highlight of the year as far as Wellington College athletes were concerned, and saw the school take both the national junior and senior team titles and also our first individual title. The results were as follows: Juniors: 1st: Wellington College; 2nd: Auckland Grammar School; 3rd: Hutt Valley School.

Individual: G. Packer (1st), P. Kelly (14th), K. Dickins (17th), H. Ross (26th), N. McGhie (48th).

Seniors: 1st: Wellington College; 2nd: Burnside High School; 3rd: Rongotai College.

Individual: T. Crawford (7th), A. Miller (19th), D. Waite (25th), M. Powell (32nd), J. Currie (34th), S. Gray (37th).

Round-the-Lakes Relay Championships This event which has grown rapidly since its introduction four years ago, is organised by Mr Alex McNab of Wanganui Collegiate, and is held around Virginia Lake.

The results were as follows: Seniors: 1st: Wellington College; 2nd: Naenae College; 3rd: Rongotai College.

Juniors: 1st: Wellington Colege; 2nd: Hutt Valley High School; 3rd: Waitara High School.

Third Forms: 1st: Wellington College; 2nd: Mana College; 3rd: James Cook High School.

The Business-House Relay The college again supported this event which is organised annually by the Wellington Harrier Club and sponsored by Radio Windy. A total of 91 adult teams took part in this year’s event, with Wellington “A” finishing second in the open men’s grade and first in the college section.

Annual Fixtures Wellington proved far too strong for both Wanganui Collegiate and Napier Boys’ High School and ran out convincing winners in both encounters. The team ran against the Wanganui representative side while in that city and emerged the victors by three grades to one. Unfortunately we met very little opposition against Napier and the event developed into an all Wellington College affair.

Results: Third Forms: 1. N. McGhie (Wellington); 2. B. Townsend (Wanganui); 3. M. Leueveld (Wanganui).

Teams: 1. Wellington; 2. Wanganui Representatives; 3.

Collegiate.

Fourth Forms: 1. G. Packer (Wellington); 2. M. Holmes (Wanganui); 3. A. Bristol (Wanganui).

Teams: 1. Wanganui Representatives; 2. Wellington; 3.

Collegiate.

Fifth Forms: 1. G. Dawson (Wanganui); 2. M. Powell (Wellington); 3. K. Strawbridge (Wellington).

Teams: 1. Wellington; 2. Wanganui Representatives; 3.

Collegiate.

Seniors: 1. A. Miller (Wellington); 2. T. Crawford (Wellington); 3. D. Waite (Wellington).

Teams: 1. Wellington; 2. Collegiate.

Invitation Meeting This event, which included Napier Boys’ High School and a number of other Wellington Colleges, was held in fine conditions over our Mount Victoria course.

Results: Third Forms: 1. A. Molen (St Pat’s); 2. P. Du Chateau (Wellington); 3. P. Flaherty (St Pat’s).

Teams: 1. Wellington; 2. St Pat’s; 3. H.V.H.S. Fourth Forms: 1. G. Packer (Wellington); 2. N. Ballantyne (H.V.H.S.); 3. T. Corbett, (H.V.H.S.).

Teams: 1. St Pat’s; 2. Wellington; 3. Napier Boys High School.

Fifth Forms: 1. J. George (St Pat’s); 2. C. Teeling (St Pat’s); 3. J. Currie (Wellington).

Teams: 1. St Pat’s; 2. Wellington; 3. Napier Boys High School.

Senlor/Open: 1. T. Crawford (Wellington); 2. A. Miller (Wellington); 3. D. Waite (Wellington).

Teams: 1. Wellington; 2. St Pat’s (Town); 3. HVHS. The Short Circuit Championships This year’s event saw three college records broken, leaving only the third form time, which has stood since 1976, intact. The results were: Third Forms: 1. A. Green, 3.04.33; 2. N. McGhie,

3.05.68; 3. D. Powell, 3.08.89.

Fourth Forms: 1. P. Kelly, 2.50 (Record); 2. G. Packer, 2.51.91; 3. C. Chong, 2.53.62.

Fifth Forms: 1. A. Kilmister, 2.46.28 (Record); 2. K. Dickins, 2.55; 3. B. Wright, 2.58.61.

Senior/Open: 1. T. Crawford, 2.42.75 (Record); 2. S. Gray, 2.45.70; 3. D. Waite, 2.47.04.

The New Zealand Road Race Championships Wellington College finished the year on a high note by winning the national senior road race teams’ title, whilst the juniors finished second in their section. Individually, Alistair Miller led our team in finishing in fourth place, followed by Alan Kilmister, who ran the race of his life to finish thirteenth, while David Waite in sixteenth place and John Currie, twenty-third, completed our team. The team won convincingly from Wanganui Collegiate and Palmerston North Boys’ High School.

In the juniors, Gray Packer finished sixth, Paul Kelly twelfth, and Kevin Dickins eighteenth, to place Wellington in second place, being beaten by only eight points. These two placings, along with the three national cross country titles earlier in the year, makes 1982 Wellington’s most successful year.

B. McCrea The A.C.T. Secondary Schools Team’s Tour of NZ During the May vacation, the Australian Capital Territory secondary schools cross country team embarked on an extensive tour of New Zealand. The tour, which was organised by Wellington College, saw the visitors compete against provincial representative and individual college sides in Christchurch, Blenheim, Wellington, Wanganui and Auckland. Whilst the team was in the capital an event was staged at Karori Park against a Wellington representative team, as well as a number of other invited schools in both boys and girls grades. The encounter resulted in a decisive victory to the local team, which completely dominated all grades except the junior girls. Seven Wellington College athletes were selected in the victorious representative team.

They were: Alistair Miller, Dave Waite, Stuart Gray, Michael Powell, John Currie, David Powell and Nicholas McGhie.

BASKETBALL

Senior A Team:A. Keall (Captain), D. Joe, M. Young, I. Siolo, M. Taufale, F. Taufale, S. Taufale, P. Papas, T. Etuata, K. Ailao, E. Sidler.

With only three players having had any senior level experience, the Wellington College senior basketball team was largely inexperienced. The team was also young, being made up of seven sixth formers and four fifth formers.

The outstanding forward in the team was D. Joe. His strength and aggression were of value to a team that was lacking in height. Joe’s blocked shots were a feature of his game. K. Ailao, centre, was the team’s pivot man.

He used his shooting ability, to good effect. M. Taufale displayed excellent all-round skills, showing a “soft-touch” when shooting. A. Keall provided experience at the guard spot. He displayed good play-making skills and a fine percentage shot. I. Siolo was the safest ball handler in the team, showing quickness and control which were invaluable in a tight spot. E. Sidler had an especially good season. His positional play on defence and offence was top class. P. Papas and M. Young were both excellent ball handlers and good shooters, providing good back court control and strong bustle on defence. S. Taufale and T. Etuata played the season alternating between guard and forward. T. Etuata put to good use his speed and accurate hookshot. S. Taufale was a very aggressive player, a good outside shooter as well as providing some of the best defence in the team. F. Taufale was a good versatile player who could come onto the court at any time, and position; He was perhaps the most improved player in the team.

Wellington College was entered into the Friday night Wellington secondary schools competition. The team never played to full potential in this competition, losing unluckily on several occasions by just one basket.

Results, Friday night competition: v Onslow College Won 77-53 v Heretaunga College Won 65-54 v Porirua College Lost 51-52 v St Pat’s Town Lost 49-72 v Paraparaumu College Won 66-26 v Rongotai College Lost 41-51 v Mana College Lost 63-91 v Upper Hutt College Lost 59-62 v Tawa College Won 50-48 v St Pat’s S’Stream Won 90-39 Points for: 681 Against: 538.

Inter-School Matches: During the season we played two friendly inter-school games. Against Marlborough College the team played a good controlled game, finally winning 78-62 (A. Keall 20).

Against New Plymouth, B.H.S., mwith a depleted side, we found that they were a lot stronger than expected, and we lost 46-61 (A. Keall 18, D. Joe 12).

Tournaments: Wanganui: The team travelled up to Wanganui to play in a strong invitation tournament. In this tournament four players, I. Siolo, K. Ailao, P. Papas, S. Taufale, played in the Under-16 competition. The senior’s first game was against St Pat’s Town, who had beaten us earlier in the season. In a very close and exciting game, Wellington College held on to a narrow lead throughout to win 60-58 (D. Joe 23, A. Keall 18). A. Keall was selected as Man of the Match.

Our second game was against Wanganui Boys, who were to become the third to top college in New Zealand.

This game was played just 11/2 hours after the St Pat’s game and failing to fire, we lost 37-73 (A. Keall, 11).

The next morning we played Church College. Church was to become the number one college in New Zealand, and we again had a heavy loss, 39-78 (T. Etuata 10, M. Taufale 10).

Later that day we played Rongotai, who had also beaten us earlier in the season, to decide third or fourth place.

In a close, tightly, fought game, Wellington College won, 60-53, (A. Keall 16, D. Joe 10). D. Joe was selected as the Man of the Match.

Third place was a pleasing result considering the strong opposition faced. A. Keall was selected in the tournament team. The trip back was enjoyable, if a somewhat spirited one, as the Rongotai team was in the bus with us.

August Tournament: In this tournament the four Under-16’s again played in that grade.

Our first game was against St Pat’s Town. We dominated from start to finish, winning 54-43. That afternoon we played Dannevirke. We won easily 96-28 (A. Keall 30, D. Joe 18, M. Taufale 14). That evening we played Rongotai to decide if we would go into the final or the play off for third or fourth. By the end of the first half we led by a narrow margin. The first ten minutes of the second half was a basket for basket affair. It was at this time that A. Keall was fouled off, followed by D. Joe a few minutes later, leaving an already exhausted team (in the third game of the day) with no substitutes. The pressure was too much and we lost 43-47. This meant we would play St Pat’s again for third or fourth place. We played a lack-lustre game, with much of our strength or determination having gone into the Rongotai game. We lost 57-68. A. Keall was selected for the tournament team.

Our sincere thanks must go to Mr V. Paulson, who ran school practices four nights a week, then coached us on Friday night games. The team’s skills, ability and keenness must be credited to him. Thanks also to Mr Delceg, who coached the team for the August tournament.

We hope that next year we will be able to put all we have learned to good use.

Under-16 Team: The Under-16 team played in the Friday night competition. Although it performed with varied success,the

team did show a lot of potential for later years.

Team: F. Liolis (Captain), S. Bougen, W. Young, MounseySmith, A. Nassif, D. Wilkinson, D. Wignell, M.M. Castle, B. Rowlings.

F. Liolis — Wellington All Star team.

I. Siolo — August Tournament team.

K. Ailao — Wanganui Tournament team.

CRICKET This year has seen further expansion in the numbers of boys wanting to play cricket. Regrettably, the college has not been able to meet the desires of everyone wishing to play regularly. A sixth form team has been entered as a Collegians side, in the men’s 2F grade in the third term. One of the fourth form teams was chopped on the understanding that these players could play “social” cricket in the secondary schools open grade if they wish

to later on.

Four third form teams were entered in February, and their keenness and obvious talent has been matched by their efforts each Saturday and their attendances at practices. It should be noted that some of the wickets these teams have been expected to play on can only be described as disgraceful, resulting in extra expenditure for protective clothing. Also, teams set down to play often did not turn up, with no previous notification being given by the offending school. Countless boys play cricket in all varieties of conditions and difficulties, a point that needs to be emphasised and noted by the Junior Advisory Board.

Once again our senior players performed different tasks at the Basin Reserve throughout the holidays, and during the Test matches against Australia, resulting in extra revenues for our cricket needs. Only one point separated the third and fourth elevens in the 2F grade, while the seconds finished a very creditable third in the

2E grade. The seconds won their fixture, a one-day match this year, against Palmerston North B.H.S. while the firsts ended this season on a high note with a fine win over Wanganui Collegiate School.

Our thanks and appreciation go to the Norwood Trust for its grant of $650, our coaches and umpires on the staff, and Mr D. Grey, Mr M. Scott-Smith and the groundsman, Mr E. Duffill. The latter has again prepared wickets and the outfield under trying conditions. Our thanks too, to the parents of players in the third and fourth form teams who have assisted with the supervision of Saturday matches.

Finally, our congratulations to R. Boon and B. Hunt who were selected in the Wellington under-19 team and M. Gibson and D. Kelly who were chosen for the Wellington third and fourth form tournament team.

First XI Team: R. Boon (Captain), B. Hunt, J. Phillips, B. Hagan, A. Millar, A. Robinson, G. Coldham, D. Wilkinson, T. Heron, M. Heron, R. Kahn, A. Keall, D. Molony, A. Hunter, J. Thompson.

Coaches: Mr R.W. Anderson (first term) Mr P.J. McA. Walls (third term) The year continued to be successful for the first cricket XI in both inte-school matches and club matches (see results below). The highlight of the year was a decisive seven wicket win in the season’s final match against Wanganui Collegiate School. It was the first win over our old adversaries since 1955. What made the win particularly gratifying was that it was a victory in which each member of the team made a significant contribution. During the year we also defeated Hastings Boys’ High School, had the better of a draw with Napier Boys’ High School and were narrowly defeated by New Plymouth Boys’ High School in their centennial year.

The team developed into a strong batting side with Richard Boon, Alistair Miller, and Jonathan Phillips all recording their maiden centuries for the side. Each batsman in the team had at least one satisfactory score to reflect on at the end of the year. The bowling attack was built around Bruce Hunt who was very much the strike bowler.

He bowled at a pace seldom matched in the 2A grade or by the other schools and his haul of wickets testifies to his effectiveness. At the other end seam bowlers Andrew Robinson, David Molony and Jonathan Phillips all gave excellent support and were loath to give away runs. Richard Boon’s offspin bowling was a valuable asset. The fielding, so often the difference between two sides, was generally sound and particularly good in school matches.

The team was positively led by Richard Boon. With his aggressive batting and superb fielding he invariably led by example. He expected and usually received the best from the players and was well supported by the senior members of the side.

Congratulations go to Richard Boon and Bruce Hunt for their selection to the Wellington under-19 team and David Molony for his selection to the Wellington under-17 team.

Finally, thanks go to those who assisted the team in

various ways: to Messrs Bradley, Gault, Corliss, Sowerby and Haskell for umpiring in school matches: to Mr Sandy Yule for his thankless task of administering cricket and to those parents who came and supported the team, particularly the mothers who provided such sumptuous cuisine during the school matches.

Inter-School Fixtures 1982 v Napier Boys High School 8-9 March at Wellington.

Wellington College 163 (Miller 37, Wilkinson 36) and 136/8 dec. (Boon 47). Napier B.H.S. 104 (Phillips 6/15) and 97/9 (Hunt 4/16, Robinson 4/26). Result: Draw. v Hastings Boys High School 1-2 November at Hastings.

Wellington College 178/6 dec. (Hunt 51 n.o.) and 99/2 dec.

(Boon 56 n.o.) Hastings B.H.S. 88 (Phillips 5/29, Molony 3/14) and 73 (Molony 5/16, Phillips 3/8) Result: Won by 116 runs. v Wanganui Collegiate School 28-29 March at Wellington W.C.S. v New Plymouth Boys High School 15-16 March at Wellington. New Plymouth B.H.S. 152 (Molony 6/46) and 198 (Phillips 5/65, Robinson 3/28) Wellington College 166 (Miller 41) and 166 (Boon 80). Result: Lost by 12 runs.

Wanganui Collegiate First Innings: Ellingham b Phillips McCaw b Molony Beard l.b.w. Boon Edmonds b Hunt Gray c Hunt b Robinson Reynolds c Hagan b Phillips Atkinson l.b.w. Phillips Wilson c Phillips b Boon Hunter b Hunt Clayton c Heron b Boon Young not out Extras Total Bowling First Innings: B. Hunt 15-5-24-2 A. Robinson 16-10-21-1 J. Phillips 21-10-45-3 D. Molony 14-7-31-1 R. Boon 17-2-5-36-3 Wellington College First Innings A. Millar b Edmonds A. Keall c Atkinson b Hunter

20 12 40 6 29 0 8 17 8 17 0 40 197

Second Innings b Boon b Hunt b Boon b Boon c and b Boon b Hunt c Boon b Molony b Phillips c Robinson b Boon stumped Hagan b Boon not out Extras Total

22 17 0 0 9 0 26 16 6 0 0 20 116

Second Innings: 14-5-25-2 6-3-13-1 4-1-7-0 5-2-19-1 16-4-32-6

Second Innings 45 c Gray b Clayton 5 run out R. Boon c Atkinson b Edmonds 23 not out D. Wilkinson c Ellingham b Atkinson 10 G. Coldham l.b.w. b Atkinson 46 c Gray b Edmonds J. Phillips b Clayton 15 not out B. Hagan l.b.w. b Clayton 26 B. Hunt b Edmonds 14 T. Heron b Clayton 6 A. Robinson b Clayton 5 D. Molony not out 7 Extras 20 Total 222 Result: Win to Wellington College by 7 wickets

17 9 21 0 41

94/3

Club Matches (December 1981-December 1982) 5-12 December v Tawa. Won by 71 runs. Wellington College: 132 (Phillips 33) and 138/5 dec. (Hunt 54 n.o.

Nimmo 52) Tawa: 121 (Hunt 3/17, Boon 3/38, Robinson 3/50) and 78 (Hunt 5/24, Robinson 3/13).

19 December v Collegians. Lost by 6 wickets. Wellington College: 66. Collegians 70/4.

1982 9 January v Rongotai College. Lost by 1 wicket.

Wellington College 139 (Hunt 39 n.o. Millar 32), Rongotai College 140/9 (Hunt 5/46, Robinson 4/43) 16 January v Midland St Pats. Lost by 2 wickets. Wellington College 103 (Millar 30) M.S.P. 104/8 (Hunt 3/29).

23-25 January v Kilbirnie. Lost by 10 wickets. Wellington College 101 and 93 (Kahn 43), Kilbirnie 189/9 (Hambleton 3/39, T. Heron 3/59) & 18/0.

30 January, 6 February v Collegians. Won by 78 runs.

Wellington College 205/5 dec. (Boon 67, Millar 35, Wilkinson 32, Hunt 31 n.o.) and 107/5 dec. Collegians 108/5 dec. and 126 (Hunt 5/13, Robinson 5/56).

13 February v Karori. Lost by 1 wicket. Wellington

College 154/6 (Millar 51, Hagan 38 n.o. Boon 34) Karori 158/9 (Molony 3/29).

6-13 March v Rongotai College. Won by 5 wickets.

Rongotai College 137 (Phillips 3/47) and 160/9 (Hunt 3/35, Phillips 3/44, Robinson 3/48). Wellington College 117/5 dec. and 184/5 (Millar 100, Boon 34).

October 16 v Plimmerton. Drawn (rain). Wellington College 139/7 (Keall 37, Boon 34, Millar 32) Plimmerton 97/7.

October 23-25 v Onslow. Drawn. Onslow 112 (Hunt 3/12, Molony 3/20, Boon 3/22) and 118 (Hunt 4/17) Wellington College 126 (M. Heron 30) and 70/7.

Wellington College 170 (Phillips 112) and 116/2 dec.

(Millar 50 n.o. Boon 47). Rongotai 99 (Hunt 3/32) and 116/5.

November 20-27 Kilbirnie. Won by 106 runs. Wellington College 125 (Hunt 58, Boon 30) and 217/6 dec. (Boon 100, Hunt 39 n.o.). Kilbirnie 158/5 dec. and 78 (Hunt 5/27, Molony 5/34).

December 4 v Tawa. Drawn (rain). Wellington 97 (Boon 54 Tawa 156/6.

December 18 v Midland St Pat’s. Won by 12 runs.

Wellington College 148 (Boon 41, Phillips 32). Midland St Pats 136 (Molony 5/32, Thompson 4/53).

FIRST XI Back row (left to right): A. Keall, J.A.S. Phillips, G. Coldham, J. Thompson, T. Heron, A.K. Robinson.

Front row: A.B. Millar, R.B. Hunt, R.J. Boon (captain),P.J. McA. Walls (coach), D. Molony, M. Heron, A. Hunter.

Absent: R.A. Anderson (coach).

SECOND XI Team: S. Hambleton, R. Kerr, T. Allen, A. Cowie, I. Gault, A. Farrelly, A. Keall, C. Ward, J. O’Donnell, D. Wilkinson, D. Grattan, C. Sanders, T. Dowden, D. Molony, G. Coldham, Mr D. Grey (captain).

In the third term, S. Zepke, D. Fage, R. Keast, A. Hunter, D. Kelly and D. Gerrard joined the side to replace players who had left or were promoted to the first eleven.

In finishing third in the W.C.A. 2E grade, after Tawa and Johnsonville, the team owes more than its usual debt of thanks to Mr D. Grey for his experienced captaincy and patient coaching. The team encountered some tough competitive sides and was on the receiving end of some hostile bowling and very forceful batting from two or three teams at least. Although batting and bowling figures are not at present available, A. Farrelly and T. Allen were an accurate and interesting pair of opening bowlers, while D. Grattan, S. Hambleton, and R. Kerr provided variety in the opposition second innings. The present rules for two-day cricket often restrict the amount of bowling by off and leg spinners. G. Coldham, A. Keall and D. Wilkinson developed their batting techniques to earn promotion to the First XI, while J. O’Donnell was probably the most accomplished performer by the end of the 1982 season. v Palmerston North B.H.S. This year’s annual fixture played at Palmerston North on March 8th, as a one-day limited over (45 overs) fixture, was won by the college side by 4 wickets. Palmerston, batting first, scored 85 runs in an innings that featured some promising middle order batting after the top-order batsmen were dismissed cheaply. D. Gerrard captured three wickets for 25 runs and A. Farrelly five wickets for 18 runs. R. Gear secured two wickets for 9 runs off 10 overs.

In reply, A. Keall and A. Hunter batted solidly after Gault and Keast were dismissed fairly early. Keall was narrowly run out for 23, Hunter was caught for a well-compiled 22 runs, Kerr and T. Allen were the not out batsmen when the winning runs were scored.

Club Matches (January-March 1982) v Tawa D. Win by 46 runs. Wellington College 156 for 7 (J. O’Donnell 52, A. Cowie 26, R. Keats 20). Tawa 110 (J. O’Donnell 5-32, Hambleton 2-12). v Indians. Loss by 5 wickets. Wellington College 128 (D. Grattan 37, J. O’Donnell 26). Indians 131-5 (Keall 2-21, O’Donnell 2-31). v Onslow. Win by 218 runs. Wellington College 145 (A. Cowie 33, O’Donnell 23) and 226 for 4 declared (O’Donnell 100 n.o., Keall 98). Onslow 59 and 94 (P. Emley 3-7). v University. Win by 108 runs. Wellington College 133 (Keall 54, Molony 23) and 169 (Keall 36, Hunter 36, Gear 34). University 128 (Gear 3-3 and 66 (Molony 4-8, Farrelly 3-23). v St Pat’s College. Win by 31 runs. Wellington College 116 for 9 (Gault 27). St Pat’s 85 (Farrelly 3-19, Keall 2-6). v Rongotai College. Win by 10 wickets. Wellington

College 196-8 declared. (Keall 47, Kerr 22 n.o., Hunter 22, Keast 21) and 4 w.o. loss. Rongotai 75 (Hambleton 6-22) and 122 (Farrelly 3-14).

October-December 1982. v University. Rain. Wellington College 151-8 (Zepke 34, Allen 31, Keast 28). University 14-3. v Tawa. Draw. Tawa 110 and 98 (S. Hambleton 4-16).

Wellington College 97 and 99 for 5. v St Pat’s College. Draw. Wellington College 94 and 1126 declared (Zepke 28). St Pat’s 87 (Hambleton 4-15) and 58-8 (Hambleton 3-7). v Johnsonville. Draw. Rain. Wellington College 128 (D. Clulee 28). Johnsonville 77-5 (S. Hambleton 4-15). v Kilbirnie. Wellington College 174-7 declared (Gault 28, Kelly 26, Fage 24, Kerr 22 n.o.). Kilbirnie 80 (Allen 3-30, Hambleton 5-24).

THIRD XI Team: J. Bridge, A. Keall, A. Gair, J. Thompson, I. Gault, S. Hagan, A. Hunter, B. Rickards, S. Zepke, D. Clulee, S. Hambleton, B. Neumayr, T. Launder, S. Alexander, A. Cowie, R. Keast, P. Emley, Mr M. Scott-Smith (captain).

As may be noted from scanning the second and first eleven sides, quite a number were promoted from the secondary schools open grade and fourth form sides to the third eleven as vacancies occurred during the January games. If the fielding did not quite reach the standard of the 1980-81 side, the batting was consistent and the bowling was accurate and varied with S. Hambleton the leading wicket taker after Mr Scott-Smith. It was a most enjoyable season, full of fine individual and team performances and the side finished a very creditable fourth place, with 64 points, in the 2F grade. A one-day game played in mid-February between the 2nd and 3rd Xi’s, captained by J. O’Donnell and T. Allen, confirmed the interest and talent shown by the pupils wishing to play serious cricket. J. Bridge headed the batting averages with a total of 141 runs from 6 innings. It should, in all fairness, be added that many players are showing the benefits of winter and pre-season coaching sessions and tournament play. Our thanks, as always, are due again to Mr ScottSmith, for his abiding cheerfulness and encouragement for the side throughout the season.

Club Matches (January-March, 1982) v Plimmerton. Win by 2 wickets. Plimmerton 146-9 (P. Emley 5-11). 3rd XI 148-8 (J. Bridge 28, S. Hagan 24, D. Clulee 19, B. Neumayr 19). v Tawa. Win by default. v Tawa B. Draw. Tawa B 167 (J. Thompson 3-35, P. Emley 3-34) and 127-8 (T. Launder 4-17). 3rd XI 151-6 declared.

(B. Rickards 31, S. Hagan 32 n.o.) v 4th XI. Loss by 35 runs. 4th XI 145-9 declared (40 overs) (M. Thompson 32, J. Thompson 4-20). 3rd XI 111-9.

(D. Gerrard 5-35).

v Indian Sports. Draw. 3rd XI 220-9 declared. (A. Gair 42, S. Zepke 34, J. Bridge 26, D. Clulee 25, B. Rickards 23 n.o.) and 157-5 declared (B. Rickards 40, A. Gair 39, J. Bridge 34 n.o. S. Hagan 14). Indians 154 (J. Thompson 3-52, B. Neumayr 4-47 and 152-6, M. Scott-Smith 3-53).

October-December 1982. v Indians. Win 9 wickets.

Indians 63 (D. Robinson 8-12, B. Neumayr 2-10). 3rd XI 68-1 (T. Launder 40 n.o., Rickards 21 n.o.). v Brooklyn.

Win 10 wickets. 3rd XI. 185-8 declared and 6 w.o. loss.

(B. Rickards 54, T. Launder 22, D. Clulee 22). Brooklyn 40 (S. Barry 2-5, T. Launder 2-5) and 149 (D. Robinson 2-24). v Tawa. Win by 163 runs. 3rd XI 203 (S. Alexander 62, Sheppard 31, Hagan 21, J. Bridge 20). Tawa B 40. (J. Lubransky 3-9). v University. Win by an innings and 12 runs. 3rd XI 1986 declared (D. Clulee 49, J. Bridge 38 n.o., R. Barnes 30 n.o., B. Rickards 26). University 65 and 121 (D. Robinson 5-16, T. Launder 2-12). v Collegians. Win by 53 runs. 3rd XI 104, Collegian 51 (Neumayr 5-5).

FIFTH XI Team: P. Egley, K. Aldersley A. McCallum, J. Martin, M. Brown, C. Siers, P. Guiney, D. Selley, D. Don, M. Wu, A. Gainsford, J. Hinkley, K. Elgar, M. Prout, M. Mead, B. Strachan, J. Kwing, S. Crowther, P. MacLeod.

As with earlier teams in the secondary schools open grade, this side provided the main supply of players for the four top elevens over the long holidays. The enthusiasm and interest of all the players was once again highly commendable and although several players were promoted to the third and fourth elevens, there was never a shortage of players.

Games played: 13 Won: 6 Lost: 7 4A TEAM Team: J. Douglas (captain), M. Forsyth, M. Little, P. Barnett, J. Lubransky, S. Alexander, D. Ferrier, S. Bell, J. du Chateau, M. Barrett, N. Taylor, M. Allingham, P. Kelly, P. Wharton.

Plenty of enthusiasm and occasional rugged individualism compensated for some lack of bowling skills and batting techniques in this team. As with the fifth eleven there was no shortage of players and there were enough players to provide a 4B side that played in February-March. Unfortunately, the dangerous pitches and lack of batting expertise on such wickets limited the enjoyment of the games.

The following players formed the nucleus of this B side — J. Kingston, D. Hill, G. Garvey, M. Yeoman, S. Edgecumbe, M. Squire, T. James, B. Lourie.

Games Played: 11 Won: 5 Lost: 6 A combined third and fourth form team played an equivalent visiting team from Napier Boys High School on March 8th and 9th, at Wellington. Napier scored 248 runs with several dropped chances contributing to this total.

Mark Coles took 4 for 39 and Jason Lubransky 5 for 58. In reply, the home side scored 57 runs and in the follow on, 123 runs, of which Mark Coles scored 17, Mark Gibson 15 and John Douglas 13.

3A TEAM Team: M. Gibson (captain), M. Coles, N. Maxwell, A. Thompson, M. Christie, R. Hebenton, D. Sun, M. Penlington, G. Martin, D. Kanji, N. McGhie, P. Larsen, P. McNamara, P. Cooper, C. Courtier.

The two-day Saturday morning games benefited all the third form teams, but especially those players who had just experienced tournament games. Under Mr Penlington’s patient supervision and cheerfulness the side developed well and recorded three wins by the end of November.

Games played: 7 Won: 3 Lost: 4 3B TEAM Team: J. McMeekin, D. Hall, D. Sun (captain), W. Robinson, D. Stallworthy, P. Tulloch, R. Tulloch, J. Faamalepe-Jones, G. Martin, J. Knight, N. McGhie, P. Taylor, J. Mellsop.

Games played: 7 Won: 2 Lost: 5 James McMeekin emerged as an enterprising batsman and wicket-keeper and after an uncertain start, the whole side contested every match keenly and were rewarded with wins over Rongotai College and Scots College. The side is indebted to Mr Sun and Mr Mellsop for their help with transport and match supervision.

3C TEAM Team: M. McLeod, A. Hamer, B. McGechan (captain), D. Smith, A. Hamer, R. Palmer, P. McNamara, A. Marshall, D. Blacklock, J. Harker, P. Davis, A. Johns, R. Marsh, P. Larsen.

Games played: 7 Won: 3 Lost: 5 A feature of this side’s play was some fine batting by Padraig McNamara and later, Peter Larsen. A Howman and D. Blacklock bowled effectively and the side, like the other three teams, is grateful to Mr Howman and Mr McGechan for their interest and patience in helping the side in each match.

3D TEAM Team: G. Simpson, N. Vasan, A. Parbhu, K. Parbhu, P. Nixon, T. James, P. Dickins, A. Wood, M. Poutoa, A. Johns, R. Cameron (captain), D. Goddard, J. Wear.

Games played: 8 Won: 2 Lost: 6 The side was stronger in bowling than batting, and they experienced some hard games against stronger sides. K. Parbhu and J. Wear performed well with the ball while G. Simpson, N. Vasan and P. Nixon probably showed most improvement in batting. Our thanks to Mr Goddard, Mr Wear and Mr Johns fotheir interest in encouraging the side each Saturday.

In early November the following side was chosen to play a third and fourth form team from Hastings B.H.S., at Hastings: M. Gibson (captain), M. Christie (keeper), B. Steele, M. Penlington, A. Howman, R. Hebenton, C. Courtier, P. McNamara, G. Martin, M. Coles, B. McGechan, D. Sun. The Hastings side proved to be the stronger on theday, winning by an innings and 86 runs. The fixture was an enjoyable one, played in sunny, hot conditions.

Scores: Hastings B.H.S. 193/8 (Courtier 3-49).

Wellington College 29 and 76 (M. Gibson 16).

HOCKEY The outstanding performance of the first eleven hockey team in winning the men’s second grade championship following the team’s entry into the open grade was the highlight of a successful college hockey season.

The team’s superior ball skills and team work proved too strong for the majority of opposing teams. The team followed this success by winning all except one of the annual inter-college fixtures and then steam-rolling opposing teams to reach the final of the prestigious Rankin Cup tournament during the August holidays in Auckland.

This was followed by an enjoyable two-week tour of Australia during which six hard-fought matches were played.

The second eleven, playing in the secondary schools first division, had a good measure of success against the first elevens of Wellington and Hutt Valley colleges.

Players were fortunate to have the services of dedicated staff members such as Mr G. Oaks, Ms M. Rankin, Mr M. Pallin and Mr W. Haskell who spent many hours in coaching and managing teams.

FIRST ELEVEN This year’s team, while youthful, was experienced and extremely skilful. This fact can be seen in the number of games played by many of the players for the first eleven.

G. Coldham and C. Grimshaw have played over 125 games, S. Arrell, D. Bird and R. Bhana 85, and P. Rich, J. Parag and A. Hunter 60.

Joining these players in the team were other players who showed during the season that they too had flair and ability. Fourth formers, B. Dayal and M. Clayton, improved throughout the season and they obviously will have many more years in the team. I. Dowdall, K. Bhana, K. Elgar and M. Unka completed the team numbers and their contribution to the team’s effort was indeed a fine one.

Under the careful guidance of coach Mr W. Haskell, a new team was moulded and throughout the season the best of the players’ potential was revealed.

Coach: Mr W. Haskell Team:Geoff Coldham (Captain), Craig Grimshaw (Vice

Captain), Scott Arrell, Darrin Bird, Roy Bhana, Alistair Hunter, Jitu Parag, Mark Clayton, Mahesh Unka, Kiran Bhana, Kai Elgar, Ian Dowdall.

Season Summary: Played: 40 Won: 27 Drew: 6 Lost: 7 Goals for: 109 Against: 41 Leading goal scorers: C. Grimshaw 44, J. Parag 24, K. Elgar 11.

Representative Honours: New Zealand Secondary Schools team: Geoff Coldham, Craig Grimshaw.

Wellington Under-21 Colts: Craig Grimshaw, Geoff Coldham.

Wellington Secondary Schools A side; Geoff Coldham, Scott Arrell, Darrin Bird, Roy Bhana, Jitu Parag, Kai Elgar.

Wellington Secondary Schools B side: Phillip Rich, Ian Dowdall, Alistair Hunter.

Wellington 3rd and 4th form team: B. Dayal.

Wellington Senior Second Grade Championship: With eight players back from last year’s successful team and with the lack of serious opposition in the secondary schools’ division, it was decided that this year the first eleven would enter the men’s competition. We were granted entry to the senior third grade and after one round of games we were undefeated, with five wins and two draws. As grade leaders we were promoted to the senior second grade for the remainder of the season. Doing well in the third grade was unexpected, as our forward line was young and was up against strong, bustling senior players.

Thus, after our promotion, the team became resigned to facing their fair share of losses. However, this was not to be the case and after two narrow losses early on to grade leaders, Northern United and Naenae, the team hardened up and played exceptionally good hockey to be unbeaten for the rest of the championship season, winning the senior second grade in the process. The improvement of the team was illustrated in the third round of the competition when they deservedly defeated both Northern and Naenae in tough games.

Championship Games Senior Third: v Hutt v Northern United v Indians v Karori v Huia v Varsity v Tawa

WIN 3-0 WIN 4-2 DRAW 0-0 WIN 4-1 DRAW 2-2 WIN 5-0 WIN 3-1

GOLF Wellington Intercollegiate Golf Championships This year Wellington College once again competed in the Prudential Life Intercollegiate Championship at Karori Golf Course. Although not securing the top trophy, it was still a successful event for the college. Our top team of C. Hunter, G. Coldham, R. Boon and J. Douglas finished second in both the gross and net competitions. In the individual competition Chris Hunter was first equal with a score of 71 — a commendable one over par.

Wellington College Senior Golf Championship Through the generosity of Mr Jack Harwood, President of Miramar Golf Club, in donating an impressive cup, and the kind sponsorship of Tony Meachen Sports, a competition was introduced into the Wellington College sports calendar to find the senior golf champion of the college.

The championship was played at the Miramar Golf Course under relatively fine conditions. Not unexpectedly, the Harwood Cup was won by Chris Hunter with a very respectable 75. The best net was won by Richard Boon with a net score of 69.

With two college events now underway it is hoped that the sport of golf will realise its rightful place in the college sporting year.

C. Grimshaw takes a penalty comer

D. Bird saves a goal

FIRST XI Back Row (left to right): B. Dayal, P. Rich, D. Bird, K. Elgar, R. Bhana.

Middle Row: M. Unka, I. Dowdall, S. Arrell, K. Bhana, M. Clayton.

Front Row: A. Hunter, C. Grimshaw, Mr N. Haskell (Coach), G. Coldham (Captain), J. Parag.

Senior Second: v Naenae v Upper Hutt v Varsity v Northern United v Naenae v W.C.O.B. v Upper Hutt v Northern United v Varsity v W.C.O.B. v Naenae v Upper Hutt

Loss 0-4 Win 2-0 Win 1-0 Loss 0-1 Win 2-1 Win 7-0 Win 4-1 Win 1-0 Win 4-1 Win 4-0 Draw 1-1 Win 3-2

Inter-collegiate Annual Fixtures: v Christchurch Boys’ High School. Lost 0-1 This game was the first of our annual fixtures and by far our most important. Traditionally our hardest rivals, it was twenty-four years since we had beaten Christchurch Boys High School and thus with our team in one of its better years, and Boys High with a comparatively weak team, we entered the game determined and quietly confident.

Played at the college on a soft tacky field, the game was initially fast and furious, with our side on defence early. The constant pressure put on our defence by a skilful Boys High forward line was eventually too great and we conceded a goal mid-way in the first half, when the opposition centreforward had a speculator shot which somehow went into the goal. However, this goal spurred our side on and in the last 10 minutes of the first half our team attacked with J. Parag going close to scoring with a shot being stopped on the line. We turned one nil down and after an emotional half-time pep-talk, the team came our revived.

The second-half territory was all ours, with our defence cutting off any attacks Christchurch attempted and our forwards continually on attack. Forwards A. Hunter and K. Elgar with short passes continually baffled the opposition defence and countless corners were forced. However, with all our possession and corners we could not score with some shots hitting the post and others being deflected by the Boys High defence. Thus the eventual score was a depressing 0-1 loss. It was the closest we have come for many years to beating Christchurch Boys High and it just seemed that fate and tradition were against us.

v Wanganui Collegiate School. Won 4-0 This game was played at school on a soft field which didn’t suit our game. The team never got going against an unskilful, bustling Collegiate side and it was only due to solid defence by S. Arrell and C. Grimshaw that our goal was not put under any pressure. Even though we played poorly our forwards were still able to cut through the opposition defence and it was through one of these attacks that we were awarded a penalty. C. Grimshaw converted it to make it 1-0 at half time.

After a stern talk we returned from the break rejuvenated and quickly went on the attack with K. Elgar bursting through the defence and beating the goalie to make it 2-0.

Seconds later Elgar made it 3-0 with another excellent piece of stickwork. However, after this the team slumped and only due to the goalkeeping brilliance of D. Bird, who saved a penalty, did we not concede a goal. Late in the half C. Grimshaw smashed a corner to make it 4-0, a win but definitely not our best game of the season. v Auckland Grammar School. Won 1-0 After last years 4-1 victory over Auckland Grammar our team was confident of repeating this result this year on our home ground. However, on a soft field Auckland Grammar surprised our team with quick passing and a variety of player formations. However, with G. Coldham and R. Bhana building up attacks well from the halves our team gained ascendancy and late in the first half, C. Grimwhaw scored with a powerful penalty corner which gave the Auckland Grammar goalie no chance. Thus at half time we led one-nil but Auckland Grammar had shown us they had the potential to be very dangerous on attack.

This again was the case after half-time with Auckland Grammar on attack continually. However, due to tenacious defence, their attacks were continually thwarted with Phillip Rich, in particular, outstanding on defence and the score remained at 1-0 till the final whistle. v New Plymouth Boys High School. Win 3-0 This game, at New Plymouth Boys’ High School, was taken very casually by our team. After destroying New Plymouth 14-0 last year, our team expected aneasy game but on a fast, bumpy ground which did not suit our play the opposition often found us lacking in skill and dedication.

However, our overall superiority showed eventually and mid-way through the first half Craig Grimshaw scored with a penalty corner. Late in the first half our right flank attack started to function well with I. Dowdall, in particular, strong on attack and it was through one of his bursts that our second goal eventuated, when J. Parag upon receiving the ball on the back line used his superb stickwork to score from an almost impossible angle. In the second half we again dominated and went close to scoring on many occasions, but even with such supremacy, our deficiencies were often exposed and it was only due to desperate defence by Craig Grimshaw and Geoff Coldham that we did not concede a goal. Late in the second half B.

Dayal finished off a strong attack to make the final score a disappointing 3-0. v Palmerston North Boys High School. Lost 1-3 Against the national champions, on their own ground, our team was quietly pessimistic, but still very determined. The game was very fast and hard right from the start, with Palmerston North Boys High School quick on the break using their hard-hitting and superb trapping to cut through our defence. It was through one of these attacks that we were lucky not to concede a goal when an opposition player hit the post with an open goal in front of him. However, our team fought back well with the halves supplying the forwards with a wealth of ball. But our forwards’ hesitation and slowness in passing meant that many promising attacks were easily cut off by the opposition. We were thus under great pressure and late in the first-half Palmerston North Boys’ High School scored off a penalty corner.

In the second half the fire returned to our forwards and mid-way through the half J. Parag skilfully flicked the ball past the goalie at a very fine angle to make it 1-1. Palmerston North panicked and the game seemed to be going our way, but on one of the opposition’s sorties into our half a doubtful penalty stroke was awarded and converted to make the score 1-2. Late in the game we pressed players forward in desperation but were unable to score. In the last minutes of the game Palmerston North scored another penalty corner, to make the final score, 1-3.

Other fixtures: v Wellington High School v Whangarei Boys High School v Paraparaumu College v Varsity Tournament Team

Won 8-0 Won 4-2 Won 2-0 Won 1-0

N.Z. Secondary Schools — Rankin Cup Tournament This year we decided to compete in the prestigious Rankin Cup, which is contested every year by the top schools in New Zealand. Sixteen teams competed in the tournament which was held at the Pukekohe Showgrounds at Auckland. The grounds were in excellent condition and the weather throughout was excellent. The format of the tournament consisted of four pools of four teams, with the top two in each proceeding through to the quarter-finals.

In the section play we defeated Glendowie 11-1, Bay of Islands 10-1 and, in a major upset, Kings College 1-0. In the latter game we were definitely not favoured to win, but in a hard fast game we eventually came out on top, 1-0, with a last minute goal by K. Elgar.

Quarter final v Opunake College. Won 2-1 We came to this game very confident and playing probably our best hockey of the season. However, this game saw a total reversal of our form and it was an agonising 70 minutes of hockey. Our halves supplied the forwards with good ball but they were unable to put

together any short passes and so our attacks floundered in midfield. Our backs saw little of the ball as Opunake’s strength lay in its defence not in its attack. Thus it was not until late in the second half that we took the lead, when Craig Grimshaw, frustrated by the forwards’ inability to break the Opunake defence, dribbled solo 60 metres down the field to score an amazing goal. It seemed that this was going to be the final result but in Opunake’s only excursion into our half a deflection in the circle led to an equaliser. At this precise moment our team’s depression was evident. It seemed that although we were by far the superior team, fate was against us. However, with only seconds on the clock we forced a penalty corner and Craig Grimshaw struck his most important goal of the season to make the final result 2-1.

Sem-final v Gisborne Boys High School. Won We were uncertain how strong Gisborne would be, and thus we were very apprehensive approaching this game.

However, at the start of the game with our short-passing controlled hockey we dominated the game and mounted several strong attacks on the opposition goal. A. Hunter, playing his best hockey of the year, dribbled superbly through defenders on countless occasions but was unable to score due to strong Gisborne defence in the circle. But, late in the first half, our perseverance finally paid off, when K. Elgar received the ball in the circle and with only the goalie to beat made no mistake. Thus we led 1-0 at halftime and it seemed that the game was in our control.

However, in the second half, our game fell apart. No longer did we use the short passes but rather panicky big hits that were no use to us. Thus we let Gisborne with their hard-hitting players back into the game and their attacks on our goal became very frequent and fervent. However, due to grim defence by our halves and backs, we held out till late in the game.

With only minutes left, a Gisborne attacker broke into the top of the circle and unleashed a blistering shot which left our goalie, D. Bird, stranded. In the last few minutes, Gisborne, mentally elated, dominated and we hung on by the skin of our teeth.

At the end of normal time the score was 1-1 so the game went to extra time 10 minutes each way. In this 20 minutes we were again on defence, our team still seemed thunderstruck by the Gisborne goal and lacked any energy or will to win. However, we still held out and after extra time the score was still locked at 1-1, so the game was to be decided on penalties. Five players on each side took alternate strokes but after 5 strokes each every stroke had been scored, with our stroke-takers G. Grimshaw, G. Coldham, R. Bhana, A. Hunter and J. Parag making no mistake.

Thus it went to another 5 strokes. The tension was great, with the field surrounded by spectators and each team sitting on opposite sides of the field, too nervous to look at the proceedings. In the second round of 5 strokes the score was locked at 7-7 when the Gisborne stroker

flicked the ball outside the post.

We scored our next penalty then D. Bird saved the opposition’s next one to make the score 8-7. Thus we needed to score just one of our penalties to win. G. Coldham was the next stroker and he calmly stepped up and slotted the ball into the back of the net, to make the score 9-7 and give Wellington College the win.

Final v Palmerston North Boys High School After the trauma of the previous afternoon’s game, it seemed that it would be an uphill battle against a very fit and confident Palmerston North Boys High School. On a field surrounded by hundreds of spectators, most of them supporting us, we played our most important game of the season. Just making the final seemed like an achievement to our team and we thus entered the game with an attitude of self-satisfaction. Nevertheless, the game was very closely contested with Palmerston North Boys High School having most of the attack and being rewarded with a goal late in the first-half. In the second-half we continued to be on defence but had sporadic attacks upfield where we went close to scoring. However, two goals by Palmerston North Boys High School in the second-half made the final score 3-0.

Even though it was a bit of a disappointment to lose it, we were pleased and somewhat surprised to make the final. The team had to be rearranged because S. Arrell was not available, and we also had the oncoming tour of Australia as a distraction.

Australian Touring Team Australian Tour After countless hours of selling raffle tickets and potatoes, digging ditches and clearing sections, we finally boarded Flight BA10 to Melbourne from Auckland in expectation of a great tour of Australia.

We touched down in Melbourne and immediately had a problem when it was found that J. Parag’s suitcase was 40,000 ft above Alice Springs, on its way to Perth.

However, that problem forgotten, we were whisked away to North Melbourne and introduced to our billets from Greensborough, who billeted us for the duration of our stay in Melbourne.

After a rest day to acclimatise we had our first game versus the Marrabin Under-17 side, the State champions.

The first shock was the ground — an almost grassless bumpy piece of dirt which took some time to get used to. The second shock was the temperature, an August high of 26.5°C. These two factors meant that we played a very average game and were soon one goal down. We equalised however through K. Elgar but in the second half went 2-1 down before finally drawing level with a goal by C. Grimshaw.

After the match a barbecue and meal was provided for both sides, and a friendly game of Australian Rules was played. The hospitality of our billets was fantastic. That morning they had organised a car rally through the out-

back of Victoria which eventually degraded into egg fights between cars vying for the lead.

After the action of the previous day, the next day and most of the spare days were spent in Melbourne city shopping and trying out the cuisine.

The next game was against Yarra Valley Under-17’s.

The ground again was hard and fast and once again we conceded an early goal. However, the team started to play well and for the rest of the game we totally dominated but were only able to score one goal, from Ian (Zico) Dowdall, to make the final score 1-1.

Our game against Greensborough was to be played on their home ground, but at the last moment it was transferred to the M.H.A. brand new astroturf ground. This really was the highlight of the tour for there is no such ground in New Zealand. The game was a very good clean, open one with both sides using the perfect surface to illustrate their excellent stickwork and control. On the astroturf the ball rolls very flat and hisses through the layer of water which is applied to the surface to keep it damp and stop injuries to players. Thus the game was totally different to any formerly experienced by our players. Nevertheless, a goal late in the second-half by C. Grimshaw gave our team what looked like a winning lead.

But this was not the case, and with only seven seconds left on the large digital clock, we conceded a doubtful stroke which was converted to make the score 1-1. There

may be something in the fact that the referee was the president of the club we were playing.

Our last game was against Camberwell, and it was played on the morning after one of our social functions, meaning that many of our players lacked “match fitness” or “match brains”. Thus we lost this game 2-0 to a very skilful side which took its chances and adapted well to the conditions.

That night we were given a farewell party which capped off social functions which included car rallies, barbecues, games of Aussie Rules, drive-in-movies, ten-pin bowling and parties at spa pools.

So, after living it up in Melbourne, we travelled by bus to Canberra, a rather dead city totally planned but totally boring. After a night there which included getting down at a disco, we had a tour of the city before continuing to Sydney for the completion of the tour.

We were met by our first billets from Liverpool, a club in the south of Sydney. Our game against them was a little tough, with our team playing their senior men’s side, going down 3-1 in one of our best games of the season. J. Parag scored our only goal in a game which we fought hard against men much older and far more physical than us.

We then moved to central Sydney where we were billeted

by Glebe, the top Sydney hockey club. We had played five games up until then winning none, losing two and drawing

three, and thus we approached our game against the Glebe under-17 side very determinedly. On a field that finally had a good covering of grass we played the Sydney champions and finally put together some excellent hockey to win 5-3.

The game was too much for the opposition and they folded under the pressure in the second half. Our goals were scored by C. Grimshaw (2) and J. Parag (3).

Thus the last game was over and after two frantic days of shopping and sightseeing we boarded the flight to Wellington, exhausted and very happy after an extremely enjoyable tour. The lack of total success was shrouded by the enjoyment experienced by us all.

Our thanks must go to Mr Haskell for all his time spent in organising the tour, and to Mr Dowdall for his help in the arrangement of billets, and to the supporters, Ms Rankin, Mr and Mrs Coldham, Marianne Coldham, Mr Dayal and Ash Govind who sacrificed their time and money to cheer us on in a distant country.

Overall, an extremely successful season. Many thanks to our coach Mr W. Haskell for persevering when times were hard and to our supporters for turning out week after week to support and defend us.

Also special thanks to the mothers, for putting on the afternoon teas and being so willing to take billets.

G. Coldham

SECOND XI Team: G. Patel (captain), M. Unka (vice-captain), M. Prout, K. Bhana, J. Wilson, K. Stefanidis, S. Ramji, A. Govind, D. Walker, A. McFarlane, T. Blackmore, J. Miller, G. Laking, A. Hunter (played 4 games), M. Goddard and M. Jeram (played one game).

Coach: Miss M. Rankin.

During the hockey season this team played in then first division of the secondary school grade. Although we started the season with a few losses, the team gained a lot of experience, recording some good wins.

One of the highlights of the season was the match played against Wellington East Girls’ College, a fixture that we hope can be played annually.

We would like to thank the many parents and supporters who came along and encouraged our team.

We would especially like to thank Miss M. Rankin who dedicated many hard hours coaching our team.

The season ended on a high note with a pleasant barbecue.

Results: Played: 15 Won: 7 Lost: 7 Drew: 1 G. Patel, Captain.

THIRD XI Coach: Mr G. Oaks.

Team: John McGregor, Mark Pennington, Dinesh Naik (Captain), Aaron Hill, Todd Nawson, Alistair Peebles, John Goddard, Richard Sudell, George Laberg, Martin Prout.

An enthusiastic and dedicated team led by Dinesh Naik enjoyed a successful season finishing close to the top of its division with a number of high scoring wins and some narrow defeats. The skill of all members developed over the season.

FOURTH XI Team: P. Stallworthy (captain), C. Diphoorn, L. Chapman, K. Dobson, R. Field, P. Davis, R. Olsson, S. Patel, A. Jeram, O. Wong, D. Zwartz, D. Kanji. Coach: Mr M. Pallin.

The fourth eleven was the only team in the competition made up entirely of third formers. For the majority of our players it was their first season of hockey, and it was some time before the level of team skill developed sufficiently to provide a real threat to our opposition.

Under the guidance of Mr Pallin we developed a fine team spirit and all enjoyed an exciting winter of hockey.

RUGBY Rugby got off to a good start this year, with ten teams — two more than last year — giving us two teams in every grade above fifth, and three in the first grade.

There was a very good performance by the third fifteen and a promising performance by the hybrid under-15’s.

This was the first year Wellington College had entered

the national under-15 tournament, and despite being a mixture of several weight grade teams, they performed creditably. Some very promising players showed out.

Results from teams other than the thirds were not good and it is to be hoped that these improve in the coming year.

Thanks must go to many people for their efforts. First, to all coaches for the time they put in during the year, including Mr Stinson and Mr Kinzett, two parents who kindly agreed to coach. Errol Duffill the groundsman worked very hard*on a limited budget to keep the grounds in good order. Mr Michael’s continuing geniality and efficiency in financial and ball management was essential and much appreciated.

Mr Bill Anderson finishes a four-year stint, as assistant 1st XV coach along with the present coach. His efforts over the years with the first, seconds and lower grade teams have been immense.

Finally, I urge all players to enjoy the coming season.

Rugby as a game is under siege from many quarters but it is to be hoped that enjoyment of the game will continue by those who participate despite past problems and anatomical laments.

J. Cormack Master-in-Charge of Rugby FIRST XV Coaches: Mr J. Cormack, Mr W. Anderson.

Team: A. Scott (captain), B. Hunt (vice-captain), M. Peleti, C. Hunter, B. Mackay, S. Lau Young, J. Phillips, D. To’o, D. Logue, D. Jarvis, T. Heron, B. Crait, R. Scelly, T. Fereti, G. Parker, C. Phillips, P. Lima, B. Humphries, D. Gerrard, H. Perigo.

FIRST XV Although the first fifteen had a poor season, there were several games in which they played with a good deal of courage and determination. The first, against Porirua College, was perhaps the best. Up 9-4 at half-time from an excellent forward effort that deprived Porirua of the ball, they defended tenaciously in the second half against the speedy Porirua backs and with one minute to go, the score was 14-12 to Porirua.

Bruce Hunt, who had kicked all of Wellington’s points, then dropped a goal from 40 metres out, to give college a good win.

The annual St Pat’s game saw some good rugby, but college, leading 4-3 at half time after a marvellous short side move when the ball was passed to Hoani Perigo, flagged badly and allowed St Pat’s in for three tries, to go down 18-7.

Against a strong Silverstream team, and a fairly weak Auckland Grammar side, the story was similar with the college team in the hunt until mid-way through the second half, and then flagging badly.

However, although losing both to Napier Boys High School and Rathkeale, the team played very tenaciously

in both games and gave the highly successful Rathkeale side an excellent run.

Despite all the set-backs, Tournament at Wanganui was looked at with some optimism, and it was felt the toughest hurdle was the first game against Nelson College. This was an excellent game with some very good rugby from both sides. Wellington led 10-3 at half-time with two penalties and a fine try from Hoani Perigo after Andrew Scott had made an excellent break. In the second-half the fancied Nelson backs could still not get going but their forwards slowly got control and scored two fine tries to take the game out 11-10.

The second game saw Wellington without three key forwards and in a scrappy game the team could not get enough ball to make an impression on a weak Wanganui backline, finally losing 16-7. Nelson beat Christ’s in the final.

Results: Titahi Bay Under-19 Porirua College 1st XV Scots College Mana College St Bernard’s College

Won 13-10 Won 15-12 Won 11-0 Lost 0-12 Won 28-9

Southland B.H.S. Lost 3-9 Onslow College Lost 4-10 (abandoned) Aotea College Won 13-6 St Pat’s College Lost 7-18 W.C.O.B. (Letica Cup) Lost 4-15 Auckland Grammar School Lost 6-24 Wainuiomata College Won 14-11 St Pat’s Silverstream Lost 9-32 Heretaunga College Lost 6-12 Napier B.H.S. Lost 3-19 Rathkeale College Lost 7-17 Nelson College Lost 10-11 Wanganui Collegiate School Lost 7-16 Games Played: 18 Won: 6 Lost: 12 Points for: 160 Against: 243 SECOND XV Coach: Mr M. Loveridge.

Team: R. Boon (captain), M. Ritchie, W. Bamber, M. Lau Young, A. Ward, D. Logue, R. Barnes, S. Mairs, A. Tiatia, M. Hudson, D. Service, G. Freeman, M. Eder, A. Illingworth, T. Brown, D. Dawson, I. Brandwood.

FIRST FIFTEEN Back Row (Left to Right): M. Peieti, C. Hunter, B. Mackay, S. Lau-Young, J. Phillips, D. To’o.

Middle Row: Mr W.F. Anderson (Asst. Coach), I. Gault (Manager), D. Logue, A. Scott, D. Jarvis, T. Heron B. Craig, R. Scelly, Mr J.E. Cormack (Coach).

Front Row: G. Parker, C. Phillips, P. Lima, A. Scott (captain), B. Hunt (vice-captain), B. Humphries, D. Gerrard, H. Perigo. Absent: T. Fereti.

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SECOND XV Back Row (left to right): D. M. Service, A. C. Illingworth, M. R. J. Edger, G. Freeman.

Middle Row (left to right): S. G. Mairs, A. I. O. Tiatia, A. R. Ward, R. Barnes, M. D. Ritchie, Mr M. E. Loveridge (Coach) Front Row (left to right): B. M. Craig, I. Brandwood, J. W. Bamber, R. J. Boon (captain), M. D. Hodson, T. W. Brown, M. F. Lau Young. Absent: D. E. Dawson.

The second fifteen started the season with a strong line-up, including four members from last year’s team.

We were again a little light up front to match the stronger first fifteen packs from other schools. However, with more discipline and fewer errors at least three more victories could have been registered.

After the inevitable promotions to the first fifteen and with an abundance of half-backs, the back-line took some time to settle down. Several players played in more than one position before a suitable combination was arrived at. They possessed plenty of pace and spun the ball well which resulted in Ross Barnes on the wing scoring several excellent tries. Andrew Ward also played well, proving both sound at full-back early on in the season and fitting well into the backline at second five-eight. Richard Boon captained the side and was another valuable utility player, playing at half-back and first five-eight before ending the season at full-back. He also proved his class as a goal kicker early on, before Stephen Mairs joined the side and landed several excellent kicks.

The pack was led for most of the season by Tom Heron who gave his utmost for the team on the side of the scrum and tackled with determination. His promotion to the first fifteen was well-earned. Through Steve Lau Young good line-out ball was obtained and his loss to the first fifteen resulted in less strength in this area. Although scrummaging was not their strong point, the forwards were good ruckers of the ball and improved their mauling techniques as the season progressed. Of great value in the tight play were Trevor Brown and Gregg Freeman who both toiled hard, game after game, while Allan Tiatia was devastating at number eight.

The annual match against Wanganui Collegiate second fifteen was cancelled after a suitable date for the fixture could not be settled on. However, the annual match against the Christ’s College second fifteen was an excellent game, both teams being evenly matched and providing an entertaining contest before Christ’s took the lead in the latter stages to win 16-12.

Other games in which the team performed well were against Hutt Valley High School seconds, Porirua seconds and the Rongotai seconds, where good wins were recorded.

M.E.L. Results: Porirua 2nds Lost 7-8 St. Bernard’s Won 7-0 Parkway College 1st Lost 3-12 Otaki College Won 30-3 Lipper Hutt Lost 7-10 H.V.H.S Lost 3-9 Tawa Lost 9-12 Kapiti College Won 28-4 Tawa College Lost 4-9 Porirua College Won 19-8 Silverstream Lost 7-32

H.V.H.S. Won 16-9 Rongotai Won 29-13 Christ’s College Lost 12-16 St. Pat’s 2nds Lost 12-19 Games Played: 15 Won: 6 Lost: 9 Points for: 19. Against: 164.

THIRD XV Coach: Mr .B Farland Team: Jim Sim (Captain), Andrew Gair (Vice-Captain), Berham Peleti, Hamish Andrews, Parvinder Singh, David Ireland, Garth Faulkner, Geoffrey Sullivan, Stephen Aiken, Lea Ifi, Tim Launder, Ralph Faamalepe-Jones, David Horo, Dean Tamihana, David Leu, Tony Gongsakdi, Ian Miller, Steven Stojanovich, Rick Booijen.

This was an outstanding season for our Third XV. They were matched in wins and losses only by the Silverstream Thirds, with whom they shared the top honours of their grade.

The team scored 62 tries to 10 against. The leading try scorers were the wing-threequarters, David Leu (12) and Tony Gongsakdi (10), closely followed by the centre, Dean Tamihana (8). The leading goal-kicker was Stephen Aiken (14 conversions, 4 penalties).

The basis of the team’s efforts was the hard- working forward pack, led by Jim Sim. They gave the backs a tremendous amount of good possession and hunted with vigour and purpose.

Injuries and defections took their toll. Tony Gongsakdi was the outstanding back, both on attack and defence.

We missed him through injury at an important stage. Ian Miller was as steady as any full back and was great at carrying the ball forward, reversing defence into attack.

Andrew Gair took a trip to Japan and was also injured. He was a very fine half-back, linking well with forwards and backs. If anyone really stood out in the forwards, it was Garth Faulkner, who was with us for only half the season before he left school. He left a gap we were not able to fill.

Nevertheless, the team played with such spirit that imperfections were overcome and minimised and a unit emerged unmatched by any Wellington College Third Fifteen for many a long day.

2A TEAM Coach: Mr V. Allen.

Team: E. Cleverley, A. Liko, C. Johnson, A. Salek, S. Taulelei, M. Skinner, T. Allen, G. Miller (captain), B. Carpenter (vice-captain), M. Manase, P. Jenkins, T. Simmers, M. Buxton, P. Green, B. Mahoney, C. Tuohy.

Reserves: P. Manase, P. Van Dam, P. Lau Young, S. Holden, P. Harris, J. Dennis, W. Bamber.

The 2A team started the season *off surprisingly well, with a win against a well-drilled Heretaunga pack,

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and kept up a fairly good standard of play throughout the season. This could be attributed to the several outstanding players of the team, with Earl Cleverley at full back making sure of his every move, and Peter Jenkins and Blair Carpenter moving quickly and aggressively onto the loose ball. Although there were quite a few positional changes to the team I feel they held up through the season remarkably well. Also, I’d like to thank Mr Allen for giving up considerable time to coach and encourage the team, with the valuable assistance of Mr Stinson.

Results: Heretaunga College Won 12-4 St Pat’s College Lost 0-42 St Pat’s Silverstream Lost 3-19 Taita College Won 16-3 Scots College Lost 0-11 St Pat’s Silverstream (B) Lost 0-17 Rongotai College Lost 0-26 Newlands College Won 26-11 Naenae College Won 4-3 Taita College Lost 7-16 St Bernard’s College Lost 10-20 St Pat’s Silverstream Lost 0-29 Tawa College Lost 9-10 Heretaunga College Lost 7-11 Games Played: 14 Won: 4 Lost: 10 Points for: 193 Against: 222.

2B TEAM Coach: Mr M. Stinson.

Team: P. Jenkins (captain), G. Griggs, A. McCallum, P. Van Dam, I. Wong, P. Green, J. Dennis, J. Palmer, S. ReesThomas, P. McMillan, S. Nicholls, M. Stinson, G. Cummings, S. Donaldson, P. Lau Young, S. Taulelei, C. Richardson, H. Hayman, G. Horo, M. Gibson.

Results: St Pat’s College Lost 4-14 Onslow College Won 12-9 Upper Hutt College Won 27-0 Onslow College Lost 12-22 St Pat’s Silverstream Lost 8-10 St Pat’s College (Blue) Lost 6-10 St Bernard’s College Won 22-4 Onslow College No game Onslow College Lost 7-20 Scots College Won 8-0 St Pat’s Silverstream Won 24-10 Upper Hutt College Lost 10-12 Scots College Won 16-0 Games Played: 12 Won: 6 Lost: 6 Points for: 156 Against: 131.

3A TEAM Coach: Mr D. Sowerby Team: M. Heron (captain), P. Bramley, M. Halliday, M. Kingsbury, P. Swallow, A. Davidson, C. Adams, R. Hebenton, D. Wilkinson, A. Patea, N. Elia, D. Kwocksun, R. MacDonald, G. Burgess, D. Clulee, S. Barry.

Results: Aotea College Won 6-0 St Pat’s College Lost 8-22 Taita College Won 10-7 Aotea College Lost 0-11 Silverstream B Lost 0-13 Rongotai College Lost 3-8 Newlands College Lost 7-11 Naenae College Won 27-4 Taita College Won 24-10 St Bernard’s College Lost 0-3 Silverstream A Lost 0-12 Wainuiomata College (A) Lost 13-22 Naenae College Won 3-0 Games Played: 13 Won: 5 Lost: 8 Points for: 101 Against: 123.

3A RUGBY The 3A team more than held its own in the top flight of the third grade despite the moderate appearance of the results. The side played attractive rugby, spinning the ball whenever possible and making this the attacking medium.

The forwards always won their “fair share”. Mark Kingsbury was undoubtedly the star and acquitted himself well as first-time hooker. The backs never disappointed although lack of finishing and “bad hands” stifled some promising moves. The midfield and five-eights’ positions were marvellously looked after by Mike Heron, Darren Wilkinson and Andy Davidson, with Heron frequently demonstrating his educated feet and hands which never let him down. These facets also contributed to his being a fine captain and tactician.

The lack of policing to check on overweight players is regretted. No doubt, our 3A side would be “liable” in this regard as, from the outset, three or four players were slightly too heavy. Nonetheless, games can be lost when the opposition uses clear-cut second and even first grade players who have already had a game in their own weight division!

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3B TEAM Coach: Mr Kinzett.

Team: C. Kyle, D. Robinson (captain), R. Tulloch, A. Kearns, P. Fereti, R. Simi, D. Roberts, G. Kinzett, M. Aldridge, M. Rothwell, S. Tuckett, A. Kerr, D. Wilkins, A. Dometakis, N. Maxwell, A. Kemp, D. Oliver, G. Irvine, T. Beamsley.

Results: St Pat’s College Lost 6-15 Heretaunga College Lost 0-62 Onslow College Lost 0-30 H.V.M.T. College No game Silverstream Gold Lost 7-8 Wainuiomata College Lost 4-26 Rongotai College Drew 8-8 H.V.H.S. Lost 4-7 Silverstream Gold Lost 4-26 St Pat’s, Silverstream Lost 4-14 Wainuiomata College Lost 0-46 Rongotai College Lost 4-17 Silverstream Gold Lost 4-17 Games Played: 12 Drew: 1 Lost: 11 Points for: 45 Against: 266.

The 3B side was a young one, with some boys playing their first game of serious rugby. Mr John Kinzett, a parent, kept together the side’s morale and playing capacity in grand style, despite the discouraging win-loss record. The 3B’s strove mightily to chalk up a win and on a number of occasions came so very close to doing it. Indeed they deserved a better record. Congratulations to third former Richard Hebenton, the team’s flanker, for making the Under-16 reps.

4A TEAM Coach: Mr D.M. McHalick.

Team: D. Bowles, J. Bridge, E. Falconer (captain), D. Ferrier, D. Ford, I. Gault, J. Harker, T. James, J. McCay, B. McGechan D. McKay (vice-president), A. Muirhead, R. Stokes, T. Strange, D. Sun, B. Watmough, C. Wootton.

Results Aotea College Drew 4-4 St Pat’s College Win 6-4 Silverstream Lost 6-34 H.V.H.S. Won 44-0 Aotea College Won 16-0 Newlands College Lost 8-10 St Pats No game Silverstream A Lost 0-32 Tawa College Lost 6-8 Parkway/Wainuiomata College Won 6-0 Scots College Won 18-4 Rongotai College Won 18-4 Silverstream B Won 8-6 Games played: 13 Won: 6 Lost: 5 Drew: 1 Points for: 125 Against: 118.

4B TEAM Coach: Mr H. Rees-Thomas.

Team: P. Martin, P. Tulloch, S. Downs (captain), E. Hasnam, R. Cuff, S. Trumper, R. Bruce, R. Goldsmith, M. Squire, R. Hubbard, M. Harland, C. Watts, P. Siolo, W. Robinson, S. Crawford, D. Jenkins, A. McCulloch, A. Martin, G. Garvey.

Results: Scots College Lost 0-42 Silverstream Lost 0-4 St Pat’s College Lost 4-12 Onslow College Lost 8-20 Onslow College Lost 10-31 H.V.H.S. Lost 0-20 St Pat’s College (white) No game Taita College Lost 0-38 Silverstream Blue Drew 3-3 Naenae College Lost 0-32 Heretaunga College Lost 4-38 St Pat’s College Lost 4-38 Onslow College Won 8-4 Games played: 12 Won: 1 Drew: 1 Lost: 10 Points for: 41 Against 282 5A TEAM Coach: Mr R. Corliss.

Team: S. Bowles, S. Williams, D. Catherwood, A. Howman, P. Anson, D. Taylor, P. Taylor, C. Hanlon, P. Jackson (captain), A. Wood, C. Earles, A. Dobbs, A. McClellan, A. Thomson, M. Fowke, P. Siolo.

Results: St Pat’s Silverstream Won 18-8 Scots College Lost 0-16 Silverstream Lost 0-26 Rongotai College Won default Silverstream Won 21-4 Silverstream Gold Won 12-8 St Pat’s College B Won 31-3 Parkway College Won default Rongotai College Lost 4-8 Silverstream Won 19-4 Silverstream Lost 4-11 H.V.H.S. Lost 0-12 Silverstream Gold Won 42-0 Games played: 13 Won: 8 Lost: 5 Points for: 151 Against: 100.

Under-15 Rugby Tournament Coach: Mr D.M. McHalick Team: R. Booijen, D. Bowles, B. Carpenter (Captain), I. Ete, M. Halliday, R. Hebenton, S. Holden (Vice Captain), M. Heron, G. Horo, P. Lau Young, A. Liko, A. Illingworth, M. Kingsbury, P. Manase, R. McDonald, C. Richardson, M. Routhwaite, M. Stinson, D. Sun, S. Taulelei, P. Wharton, J. Tolo, D. Kwocksun.

Sixteen teams were invited to the Under-15 Tournament, eight being local, and the other eight being top rugby schools from throughout New Zealand. This was Wellington College’s first tournament. It was at the end of a rugby season in which the college’s younger teams had met with limited success. By enthusiastic team effort the Under-15’s fully extended the country’s best, despite lacking experience in disciplined rugby. That the eight tries scored by the side during the tournament were all scored by the three-quarters, John Tolo, Stuart Holden and Au Liko, is proof of the dedicated effort of the forwards and the unselfishness and skill of the inside backs.

The wins against Onslow (27-3) and Hastings B.H.S. (253) were the result of spectacular 15-man rugby, but there was much to admire in the stern battles against Hamilton B.H.S. and Auckland Grammar, and though losing 0-8 and 4-10 respectively, the boys showed they could defend courageously as well. In this regard, Pen Manase stood out as a superb tackler.

Blair Carpenter, the captain, had a very positive attitude, and faith in his team’s ability to do well. He worked on the boys to ensure they gave their best.

We are grateful to Jamie Salmon and Scott Crichton who helped with the preparation of the team, and to Mike Stinson for his tremendous support.

The potential for the first XV demonstrated during the tournament was most encouraging. These players need to practise and sharpen their skills, for many of them have a promising future in the game.

SQUASH About 45 members joined Collegians’ Squash Racquets Club this year. A ladder was formed early in the season for senior and junior divisions. Some challenges were made throughout the season, but mostly members chose to play social games.

The Scottish Harriers Club held a junior tournament in September. Collegians were invited to play in this tournament and were represented by a team of four Wellington College boys and two girls from Wellington East. These boys were R. Egley, B. Strahan, H. Guthrie and K. O’Connor. While the team was not victorious it was a good opportunity to experience tournament play. We hope to have a team playing in the junior interclub season next year to enable members to gain experience in competition matches.

The school squash championships were held later in the year, with a junior section and a senior section. We had a good number of entries in both categories.

The champions were: — Senior: Shane Hogan. Runner Up: Craig Taggart.

Junior: Robert Forgan. Runner Up: Murray Wu.

SKIING COMPETITION This year the North Island Skiing Championships, comprising 250 competitors (50 schools), were held from the 20th — 22nd September. The team, consisting of Robert Scelly, Andrew Salek, Tom Heron, Elliot Faulkner, and Jason Ellice, set off with mixed hope. The competition was to be decided on points, with a giant slalom to be held on the first day and a parallel slalom on the second day.

It was organised so the fastest raced the second fastest in the dual slalom. Notably, in appalling conditions Robert Scelly won the giant slalom on the first day, with good positions being attained by Andrew Salek (7th) and Elliot Faulkner (15th). The dual slalom produced very exciting racing and our team had three wins and two losses to give an overall placing of 4th. Many thanks to the Faulkner family for the first class accommodation and hospitality, and to Mrs Scelly for her managerial qualities. A wonderful experience was shared by all.

A. Salek 6Z2

Seated: Shane Hagan (Senior Champion); Robert Forgan (Junior Champion).

Standing: Craig Taggart (Senior Runner-Up); Murray Wu (Junior Runner-Up).

Budding squash champions: Brent Hagan (right) and Shane Hagan (centre) receiving coaching by national squash coach, Dardir El Bakary.

Wellington College Ski Team

TABLE TENNIS The Table Tennis Club has suffered through not having a regular home over the last few years. Both the gymnasium and the Firth Hall have been used during, part of the year, but a lack of facilities has meant a limitation on the number of boys playing.

During the year a number of pupils have attended coaching sessions run by Mr Cook, and in May a special session was run by the visiting English national coach, David Fairholm. This included a lunch time promotional demonstration in the hall, and then a group of boys were coached at the Wellington Table Tennis Stadium. This stadium was also the venue for the school championships in July. About 30 boys took part in the open championship and the Under-15 and Under-13 age grade events. Detailed results are included at the end of this report.

Two teams were entered in the Wellington association’s inter-club competition in the second term. Both teams struggled in a competition made up largely of experienced players.

Following on from 1981 success in the national final, the Wellington College “A” team of Robert Kerr, Keith Aldersley and Craig Richardson easily won the Wellington secondary schools team’s championship and qualified to travel to Hamilton for the North Island final in spite of the presence of New Zealand’s fourth-ranked senior, Peter Jackson, in the Howick College team.

The national final was played in Wellington against Shirley Boys’ High School. This team contained three Canterbury junior representatives, but Wellington College was too strong overall and won 7-4 with Robert Kerr leading the way with 3 singles and 1 doubles win.

Representative Honours NZ Junior team to Australia: R. Kerr.

Wellington Senior Rep. team to Nationals: R. Kerr.

Wellington Junior Representatives Under-18: R. Kerr, K. Aldersley.

Wellington Junior Representatives Under-15: K. Aldersley, C. Richardson.

National Rankings Under-18 Boys: 8th, R. Kerr.

Under-16 Boys: 1st, R. Kerr; 8th, K. Aldersley.

Wellington Rankings Men: 4th, R. Kerr Under-18 Boys: 1st, R. Kerr; 3rd, K. Aldersley; 6th, C. Richardson; 8th, D. Wilkinson.

Inter-Club Teams Wellington College B Grade: M. Hull, A. Bush, G. Marshall, P. Cooper.

Wellington College C Grade: R. Marsh, J. Houston, D. Ellis.

School Championships Open Singles Final: R. Kerr beat K. Aldersley.

Open Doubles Final: R. Kerr and A. Keall beat K. Aldersley and S. Hagan.

Under-15 Singles Final: K. Aldersley and S. Hagan beat D. Ellis and D. Rietveld.

Under-13 Singles Final: D. Rietveld beat D. Ellis.

Wellington Secondary School Individual Championships Open Boys Singles: R. Kerr.

Under-15 Boys Singles: K. Aldersley.

Hutt Valley Secondary School Individual Championship Under-18 Boys Singles: R. Kerr.

Under-16 Boys Singles: R. Kerr.

Other Results Wairarapa Open Under-15 years singles: K. Aldersley.

Hutt Valley Open Under-16 years singles: R. Kerr.

Hutt Valley Under-15 years singles: K. Aldersley.

Hutt Valley Under-17 years singles: K. Aldersley.

Wellington Open Under-16 singles: R. Kerr.

Wellington Regional Championships Under-16 singles: R. Kerr Under-18 singles: R. Kerr.

Under-21 singles: R. Kerr.

Honours Pockets Awards: R. Kerr, K. Aldersley, C. Richardson.

National Table Tennis Champions

TENNIS TOURNAMENT TEAM Back row from left: Graeme Edie, Nick Cleverly, Chris Clark. Manager Mr J.M. Porter.

Front row: Paul Swallow, Tony Edgar, Craig Johnson, Andrew Davidsop.

TENNIS Tennis, even before the year had started, suffered a major setback by losing Guy Callender to the glamour of Texas and Tom Jefferies who moved to Paraparaumu. So it was back to the drawing board and, after a rebuilding period and a few experiments, a team emerged which, although not as strong as before, was still able to equip itself proudly.

The year’s calendar started as usual with the traditional interschool fixtures against St Pat’s, Scots and Rongotai.

Our first game with the new team was against Rongotai and after a closely fought match they emerged winners 5-4. The following week we took on St Pats again losing 5-4. We went into the final game against Scots determined to win and emerged victors, 9-0.

Shortly after that a team from Napier came down which was supposed to bring 6 juniors and 6 seniors but instead they brought their top 12 and our juniors had a really tough struggle; but in the end we emerged with our noses in front.

Next the school championships arrived and Tony Edgar had a comfortable win over Craig Johnson in the singles and combined well with Stuart Gray to take the open doubles. In the juniors Graham Edie had the same dominance over Malcolm Chong.

After the school champs the top seven: Tony Edgar, Craig Johnson, Chris Clark, Andrew Davidson, Nick Cleverley, Graham Edie and Paul Swallow had sorted themselves out and headed up to Palmerston North for tournament. In the first round we easily defeated Hamilton Boys’ High 7-2 and then in the second round went down after a tight struggle to Palmerston North Boys’ High narrowly. Then we played Auckland Grammar who fielded a superior team but the loss wasn’t as great as the score indicated.

In the last term a team from Wanganui Collegiate School visited us and we found victory over them straightforward but the visit was a very enjoyable one.

A couple of weeks later the junior and senior team left for Hastings for the last trip minus their team captain, Craig Johnson, who was to fly up the next day. As it turned out the plane he was to catch was fogged in and he never arrived. Nevertheless, with one man short, the team battled on and scraped a victory, 11-9 in the seniors with Paul Swallow filling in as No. 1 and playing superbly. The juniors won their matches easily.

Overall, the year had its setbacks but as always the team took these in its stride and without the depth in the many promising juniors and the support of Cameron Sanders and John Heald who supplied unquestioned service as 8 and 9 in the seniors, I don’t think tennis in 1982 could have been as much of a success as it was. And speaking of unquestioned service, a man who deserves mention here is Mr Porter, whose enthusiasm rubbed off on the team.

Craig Johnson

UNDERWATER HOCKEY Team: A. Salek (Captain), P. Trow, K. Pillar, D. Molloy, G. Burgess, C. Grimwood.

The team was a strong one and was a leading contender to win the grade, but with the death of our captain, Robert Hall, the team’s enthusiasm dwindled. Robert was an excellent player and was the backing force behind the team, and unfortunately without him the team lost its unity. We continued the year to finish a close second to Rongotai. During the course of the year A. Salek was picked for the Wellington secondary schools’ team which had mixed success.

All in all an enjoyable time was had and thanks must go to Greg Millar for being our loyal supporter.

A. Salek 6Z2

VOLLEYBALL This year saw a dramatic improvement in the standard of volleyball played by our senior team. The improvement was such that they moved from the social grade into the men’s B grade. While not winning a lot of games in this grade, the team was very competitive, managing to take sets off all the teams they played, as well as securing a couple of well-deserved victories.

The intercollegiate fixture against New Plymouth Boys High School continued this year with the introduction of Spotswood College to make it a triangular event. The team played very well in beating New Plymouth Boys High School by two sets to one, and then beating Spotswood College two sets to nil.

This year, another inter-college fixture was introduced, against Marlborough Boys’ College. The competition was very close with Wellington College managing to win in the fifth set by 15-13.

Wellington College Senior Volleyball team: M. Lau Young, P. Manase, S. Lau Young, E. Cleverley, J. Fa’amalepeJones, M. Kingsbury, C. Shepherd, T. Holthausen.

Junior Volleyball This year saw the introduction of two third form teams during the third term. They played games against Wellington High School and Rongotai College. As this was the first time this had been tried, there were a number of teething problems in the timing of games and venues.

However, the improvement in the levels of skill completely justified the introduction and it is hoped that these players will continue in the sport next year.

WATER POLO A Team: J. Perrott, A. Salek, B. Bamber, C. Fae’Vallejo, C. Allingham, N. Wiffin, C. Kyle.

This year’s team was a strong one with good individual

experience. The team started the year with little hope, but its strength and potential was soon evident. After a close game with St Pat’s and Rongotai we beat Scots to put us in third position, which was where we remained. Some exciting games were played and credit must go to Jeremy Perrott whose outstanding goalkeeping abilities inspired the rest of the team. Thanks also to Mr Allen for organising the team in an efficient and friendly manner.

A. Salek 6Z2

DAVID MEO David Meo, a member of the New Zealand Champion Time Trial Team looks forward to next year’s road season with his highlight being the prestigious Dulux seven-day cycle race.

David’s season will begin in February when he will be averaging 250 miles of training a week until the New Zealand Road Championships and the Dulux tour in November. By this time he will have ridden over 10,000 miles (over 800 miles up on last year’s ten monthly total).

An average week of training will include a 100-mile ride in five hours or so during the weekend and around 50 miles

each day of the week committing him heavily to his sport of the last eight years. Not only does David’s time remain heavily committed but also his finances. One of his two 14 speed road bikes is valued at around $3,500.00 and a set of silk tyres costs him over $110.00 and he may go through up to five sets a year and also about 30 to 40 training tyres valued at $30 — $40 each.

David’s 1981 season was a particularly successful one; he beat a top class field to win the Round-the-Mountain race in New Plymouth and was a member of the Wellington team which won the New Zealand Junior (Under-19) 25 mile team-time trial in a record time of 49 min 32.06 sec - performances like these make his devotion all worthwhile. David’s “off-season” from December to February consists of track racing at a low-key level and he attends a gymnasium each day to build up specific muscles essential to the sport.

Next year David will probably forgo the pursuit of academic qualifications to devote more time to what he hopes will be a successful season. Long term he hopes to represent New Zealand and race in Europe like his brother Andrew also an ex-Wellington College pupil who last year represented New Zealand in Italy.

FORM 7Z1 Back Row (left to right): R.P. Duncan, R.J. Boon, J.D. Sarfati, G. Coldham, J. Preston-Thomas, S.A. Arrell, M.C. Tunnicliffe.

Middle Row: L.E. Fung, R.H. Purvis, M.F. Lau-Young, A.D. Melvin, A.G. Simmers, H.S.D. Waters. H. Granger.

Front Row: P.M. Ngan, A.H. Melville, A. J. Gainsford, A.H. Duncan, I.C. Swanson, D.A. Ting, S.R. Patel Form Teacher: Mr J. Cormack

FORM 7Z2 (Left to right): N. Cleverley, R.M. Scelly, J.R. Kippenberger, A.D. Spackman, S.L. Rees-Thomas, C.B. Ward.

Form Teacher: Mr J. M. Henderson Absent: A.K. Robinson, D.J. Woodard

FORM PHOTOGRAPHS

FORM 7Z3 Back Row (left to right): R.B. Hunt, S.L. Hambleton, S.P. King, B.C. Mackay, A.J. Cowie, T.J. Noble, D.A. Wilkinson, G.P. Milne.

Front Row: F.J. Cowan, M.J. Pillar, S.J. Lees, T.M. Allen, N. Sucharitkul, M. Dometakis.

Form Teacher: Mr E.N. Clayton Absent: B.D. Hagan, S.G. Mairs, M.D. Ritchie, W.K. Owen.

FORM 7Z4 Back Row (left to right): R. Bhuta, J.R. Nanson, D.S. Keene, G.L. Bermel, P.L. Domanski, S.D. Langridge.

Front Row: A.J. Wallace, S.G. Robinson, G.L. Cooper, A.O Scott, L.J. McLaren, Y.S. Lim. Form Teacher: Mr P. W. Kerr Absent: T.W. Crawford, N.T. McArthur, R.H. Van Wissen

FORM 7Z5 Back Row (left to right): I.M. Gault, M.N. Lange, A.J. Gair, J.L. Miller, G.M. Sullivan, R.A.J. Snoek, M.J. Bowles.

Second Row: C.D. Birch, P.D. Larsen, J.C.P. Perrott, P.D.Rumpit, N.M. Buxton.

Front Row: G.B. Williamson, D.K. Dayabhai, T. Martindale, P.G. Peleton, D.I.F. Croxford, R.J. Sim, F.I.K. Bettelheim.

Form Teacher: Mr A.P. Hawes

FORM 6Z1 Back Row (left to right): S. Maclndoe, A.M. Simes, M. Peleti, G.M. Baxter, A.D. Keall, S.N. Koleff.

Second Row: M.P. Gee, C.R. Grimshaw, D.J. Sobiecki, S.F. Wilson, J. Builey men t, P. Olymbiou.

Front Row: J.M. Ng, S. Wang, D.M. Jones, P.D. Dukes, T.P. Matla, M.C. Templeton.

Form Teacher: Mr R.B. Nightingale

FORM 6Z2 Back Row (left to right): G.S. Ballantyne, D.M. Molony, S.C. Malpas, D. To’o, C.B. Savage.

Second Row: E.C. Cleverley, D.M. Bowes, J.F. Heald, A.J. Salek, C.G. Hall.

Front Row: S. Song, D.S. Waite, C.A. Gamble, P. Lima, S.K. Patel, P.B. Jenkin, D.C. Patel.

Form Teacher: Mr G.R. Girvan Absent: C.J. Gulley, P.J. Maunder, D.T. Horo

FORM 6Z3 Back Row (left to right): G.L. Faulkner, I.P. Dowdall, E.R. Sidler, S.M. Mounsey-Smith, C.G. Sanders.

Second Row: T.W. Brown, P.J. Hangartner, C.B. Johnson, M.R. Girvan, M.N. Goddard.

Front Row: D.J. Mouton, J.G. Papas, R.S.J. Keast, M. Roche, N.W. Brown, A. Liavas, M.G. Hall.

Form Teacher: Mr E.H. Salem.

FORM 6Z4 Back Row (left to right): N.T. Gongsakdi, V.P. Goode, R.C. Knobben, D.M. Service, C.B. Hunter, N.T. Greenaway, D.P. Wills.

Front Row: S. Nguyen, N.B. Kilmister, A. Sun, S.B. Legge, B. Sayidiman, I. Wong, C.J. Pritchard.

Form Teacher: Mr B. Farland.

FORM 6Z5 Back Row (left to right): C.F. Hermen, R.D. Barnes, D.K, Ireland, R.R. Spencer, D.J. Larsen, W.D. Arthur.

Second Row: M. Boswell, M. Turner, A.J. Gray, P.G. Fraser, S.J. Woodward.

Front Row: A.B. Miller, B. Chan, D.R. Austin, J.A. Hancock, J.A. Hunter, E.J. Stevenson.

Form Teacher: Mr A.C. Yule Absent: D.R. Wong

FORM 6Z6 Back Row (left to right): D.A. Nippert, P.G. Roche, P.B. Kristiansen, T.l. Launder, K.R. Dewhirst, C.B. Millar.

Second Row: B.A. Croxford, P.G.H. Trow, F.l. Taufale, P.A. Sue, D.J. Bird.

Front Row: T.T. Ho, B.V. Tin, T. Pippos, D.R. Tse, K. Kudoh, P.G. Dyne, R. Yee. Form Teacher: Mr V. Paulson.

Absent: S. Lau-Young, M. Ringi.

FORM 6Z7 Back Row (left to right): G. Periam, D.A. Jarvis, P.E. Kerschbaumer, A.D. Lowndes, M. Hodson.

Front Row: W.J. Morgan, D.J. Logue, C.A. Johnson, D.M. Gerrard, S.M. Walters.

Form Teacher: Mr D.A. Cook Absent: D.A. Morton

FORM 6Z8 Back Row (left to right)L T.J. Taylor, A.G. Farrelly, R.A. Gear, S.A. Joe, C. Fae Vallejo, M. Taufale.

Second Row: R. Dileva, D.S. Currie, C. McNeillage, M.G. Haydock, W.J. Bamber, W.J. Verhoeven.

Front Row: H.W. Perigo, G.D. Bougen, P.J. Green, I. Brandwood, B. McKay, J. Foster, R. Fong, R.J.M. Kerr.

Form Teacher: Mr R. W. Anderson Absent: M. McMahon, P.G. Roche.

FORM 6Z9 Back Row (left to right): R.W. Molloy, A.R. Allan, A.J. Wilkins, K.D. O’Connor, C.E. Edie, L.N. Peneha, H.D. Guthrie.

Second Row: P.J. Young, S.J. Nicholls, R.N. Hall, R.M. Hing, S.A. Eyles, T.S. Banks, R. Ng. Front Row: T.F. Paul, K. Imamura, B.E. McParland, H.R. Hayman, R. Kwing, S. Watts, S.P. Collard.

Form Teacher: Mr R.M. Stuart.

Absent: N. Rheinberger.

FORM 6Z10 Back Row (left to right): B.J. Humphries, A. Smith, R.J.F. Faamalepe-Jones, O.A. Christie, T.M. Cuttriss, T.A. Elliott, A.J. Scott.

Front Row: N. Sambath, A. Lourantos, D.T. Fage, S.J. Donaldson, G.J. Parker, I.R. Miller, R. Bhana, B.P. Mahoney.

Form Teacher: Dr N. Hayman Absent: S.C. Aitken, G.J. Freeman.

FORM 6Z11 Back Row (left to right): C.J. Steiner, T.H. Etuata, J.A. Scully, A. Campbell, S. Tiefenbacher, R.J. Squires, P.D. Emley, B. Burns, M. Unka.

Second Row: G.J. Baranyai, D.A. Meo, P.A. Baars, S.B. Gray, A.R. Ward, D.M. Joe. Front Row: K. Bhana, S.P. Malcolm, M. Aspinall, P.W. Rich, M.C. Young, I.S. Murray, D.S. Barnes, A. Teh. Form Teacher: Miss T. Carter Absent: D. Walker, A. Bali

FORM 5A1 Back Row (left to right): J.D. Usher, J. McG. Herbert, J.O. Eyles, J.B. Thompson M.S. Mead, S.M. Zepke, I.J. Gainsford.

Second Row: M.R. Heron, J.T. Hinkley, M.l. Livingstone, M.l. Cook, K.E. Peacock, M. Thompson, E.P.K. Chan.

Third Row: G.P.M. Harcourt, P.J. MacLeod, D.G. Turnbull, A.H.L. Perrott, S.E. Holst, A.G. Griffiths, R.J. Baber, T.J.D.McIntosh.

Front Row: J.D.K. Green, R. Kan, J.C.C. England, C.S. Chan, M.A. Brown, A.E. Gebbie, M.K. Wu, R.C.W. Martin.

Form Teacher: Mr R. Bradley Absent: C.D. Adams, A. Frusin

FORM 5A3 Back Row (left to right): M.K. McParland, H. Perinpanayagam, G.J. Burgess, N.K. Wiffin, P.R. Carman, T.J. Blackmore, I. Campbell, W.A. Young, P. Lee. Third Row: J. Linklater, C.A. Duncan, S.J. Pemberton, K. Stenfanidis, S.P. Hagan, A.J. Caughle, M.R. Powell, B. Wong She, A. Markham.

Second Row: A.R. Foster, T.A. Simmonds, D.F. Geddes, A. Buick-Constable, S.J. Rainey, J.R. Currie, P.D. Guiney, IV. Carpenter, B.R. Strahan.

Front Row: J.A. Boucher, G.J. Meek, S.P. Quinn, K. Aldersley, B.A. Johnson, E. Falconer, V. Motiramani, J.Kwing. Form Teacher: Mr M. Pallin

FORM 5A2 Back Row (left to right): M.W. Brown, P.J. McMillan, S.J. Alexander, A.D. McCallum, Q. McK. Barr, M.T. Sinclair, A.H. Birks, R.J. Griffiths, A.J. Davidson.

Third Row: A. Yip, M.E. Kingsbury, A. Norman, P.G. Bramley, K.R. Elgar, B.G. Rickards, T.R. Wurms.

Second Row: P.L. Willis, J.S. Morrison, J.G. Harcourt, P.D. Swallow, N.P. Elia, D.W. Don, P.H. Egley, A.S.D. Kerr.

Front Row: D.R. Quinn, J.T. Bridge, C.J. Siers, S.M. Barry, A. Hunter, J.D. Chin, M.A. Servian, S.N. Wallace.

Form Teacher: Mr M.E. Loveridge.

Absent: G.K. Patel, R. Booijen.

FORM 5A4 Back Row (left to right): A.S.T. Sinclair, P. Papas, A.R. Bush, K.B. Nielsen, M.W. Hull, G.M. Gray, A.J. Edgar, M.W. Rothwell.

Second Row: C.R. Clark, T.S. Betts, R.J. Obren, E.P. Taylor, C.K. Sheppard, C.P. Tuohy, S.J. Crowther, S.K. Leung, S.A. Tuckett.

Front Row: R. Sumpter, K.W. Phelvin, B.J. Hollands, D.M. Gordon, I.G. Healey, R.H. McKay, T.A.D. Strange, D.J. MacKay. Form Teacher: Mr R. Corliss.

FORM 5B1 Back Row (left to right): S.P. Emley, A.1.0. Tiatia, J.A.S. Phillips, G.S. Williams, B.M. Craig, M.L. Ward.

Second Row: L.T.J. Gheysen, S.P. Grimwood, Z. Paris, R.P. Martindale, A. Neonakis, D.W. Collins.

Front Row: B.G. Moir, C.S. Karipa, R.H. Kahn, C.R. Taggart, D.J. Robinson, A. Passuello, C. Cowan, D.F. Oliver.

Form Teacher: Mrs J. Phillips.

Absent: J. Mansfield, B.L. Neumayr, J.A. Palmer, D.J.M. Schellevis, S. Watts, R.G. Williams.

FORM 5B2 Back Row (left to right): J.E. Dennis, D. Dawson, P. Manase, M.R. Eder, M.S. Konig, N.D. Walker, H. Galanakis.

Second Row: P.E. Stace, S. Pickworth, R. Anson, C.R.O. Jolliffe, G.J. Miller, P. Srinang, G.S. Griggs.

Front Row: D.B. Sei ley, P.R. McLauchlan, S.R. Catchpole, H.P. Andrews, A.H. Speight, T. Fereti, R.A. Penlington, R.G. Molloy.

Form Teacher: Mr D.M. McHalick.

FORM 5ART Back Row (left to right): C.A. Stinson, P. Van Dam, B.C. Rollings, S.M. Stojanovich, P.M. Mounsey-Smith, A.C. Illingworth, A.J. Kilmister, S. Taufale, M.H. Paku.

Second Row: M.C. Skinner, G.N. Harris, A.T. Wilson, R.J. Allan, R.M. Stanford, B.E. Jefferies, A. Pantelakis, S.L. Bougen.

Front Row: R.G. Spiers, P. Gooch, G.L. Wilson, I. Siolo, W.G. Buxton, B. Peleti, D.M. Bowles, D.S. Ford.

Form Teacher: Mr D. Sowerby Absent: I.M. Searle

FORM 5EC Back Row (left to right): A.N. Nassif, D.P. Wilkinson, A.J. Whaiapu, S.A. Boulieris, J.P. Castle, D.D. Tamihana, G.B. Buxton.

Second Row: D.S. Kwocksun, A.P. Hume, B.S. Walker, M. Jeram, N. Prema, B.P. Wright, N.R. Barker, M.B. Lange.

Third Row: S. Paul, R.M.A. Harris, D.B. Yee, A.R. Offwood, D.M. McNicholl. P. David, S. Moutos, R. Parbhu.

Front Row: G.J. Kinzett, C. Chamberlain, K.A. Voschezang, T.F. Bea ms ley, B. Touhy, F. Liolis, I.G. Gault.

Form Teacher Mr F. Orr Absent: S.J. Clark, B. Brucker.

FORM 5TD Back Row (left to right): B. Prenderville, R. Greeley, R. Mallard, D. Leu, G. Moore, A. Fitzgeorge, M. Prout, J. Jones.

Second Row: M. Johnston, J. Houdalakis, D. W. Taylor, C. Phillips, R. Rennie, G. Rhodes-Robinson, K. Ailao, K. Dickins, S. Ramji.

Front Row: T. Kearns, A. Govind, D. Nelson, J. Sanderson, K. Strawbridge, S. Page, J. Burkinshaw, J. Parag, B. Aish.

Form Teacher: Dr J. Mehl Absent: D. Taylor.

CLASS ROLL

* Left during year + Admitted during year

7Z1 Form Teacher: Mr J. Cormack Arrell, S.A. Boon, R.J. Coldham, G.J. Duncan, A.H. Duncan, R.P. Fung, L.E. Gainsford, A.J. Granger, H. Lau-Young, M.F. Melville, A.H. Melvin, A.D. Ngan, P.M. Patel, S.R. Preston-Thomas, J. Purvis, R.H. Sarfati, J.D. Simmers, A.G. Singh, P. Swanson, I.C. Ting, D.A. Tunnicliffe, M.C. Waters, H.S.D. 7Z2 Form Teacher: Mr J. Henderson Cleverley, N. Kippenberger, J.R. Rees-Thomas, S.L. Robinson, A.K. Scelly, R.M. Spackman, A.D. * Ward, C.B. * Woodard, D.J. 7Z3 Form Teacher: Mr E. Clayton Allen, T.M. Cowan, F.J. Cowie, A.J. * Dometakis, M. * Hagan, B.D. Hambleton, S.L. Hunt, R.B. King, S.P. Lees, S.J. Mackay, B.C. Mairs, S.G. Milne, G.P. Noble, T.J. Owen, W.K.

Pillar, M.J. Ritchie, M.D. Sucharitkul, N. * Wilkinson, D.A. 7Z4 Form Teacher: Mr P. Kerr Bermel, G.L. Bhuta, R. Cooper, G.L Crawford, T.W. Domanski, P.L. Keene, D.S. Langridge, S.D. Lim, Y.S. * McArthur, N.T. McLaren, LJ. Nanson, J.R. * Robinson, S.G. Scott, A.O. Thompson, M.J. Van Wissen, R.M. Wallace, A.J. 7Z5 Form Teacher: Mr A. Hawes Bettelheim, F.l.

Birch, C.D. Bowles, M.J. Buxton, N.M. Croxford. D.I.F. Dayabhai, D.K. Gair, A. Gault, I.M. Heron, T.A. Lange, M.N. Larsen, P.D. Martindale, T. Miller, J.E. Peleton, P.G. Perrott, J.C.P. * Pou, S. Rumpit, P.D. Sim, R.J. Snoek, R.A.J. Sullivan, G.M. Williamson, G. 6Z1 Form Teacher: Mr R.B. Nightingale Baxter, G.M. Bulleyment, J.A. Dukes, P.D. Gee, M.P. Grimshaw, C.R. Keall, A.D.

Koleff, S.N. Jones, D.M. Maclndoe, S.J. Matla, T.P. Ng, J.M. Olymbiou, P. Peleti, M. Shilling, J.E. Simes, A.M. Sobiecki, D.J. Templeton, M.C. Wang, S. Wilson, S.F. 6Z2 Form Teacher: Mr G.R. Girvan Ballantyne, G.S. Bowes, D.M. Cleverley, E. Gamble, C.A. Gulley, C.J. Hall, C.J. Heald, J.F. * Horo, D. Jenkin, P.B. Lima, P. Malpas, S.C. Maunder, P.J. Molony, D.M. Patel, D.C. Patel, S.K. Salelk, A.J. Savage, C.B. Song, S. To’o, D. Waite, D.S. 6Z3 Form Teacher: Mr E. Salem Brown, N.W. * Brown, T.W. Dowdall, I.P. * Faulkner, G.L. Girvan, M.R. Goddard, M.N. Hall, M.G. Hangartner, P.J. Johnson, C.B. Keast, R.S.J. Liavas, A. Mounsey-Smith, S.M. Mouton, D. Papas, J.G. Roche, M. Sanders, C.G. Sidler, E.R.

6Z4 Form Teacher: Mr B. Farland Gongsakdi, N.T. Goode, V.P. Greenaway, N.T. Hunter, C.B. Kilmister, N.B. Knobben, R.C. * Legge, S.B. Nguyen, S. Pritchard, C.J. Sayidiman, B. * Service, D.M. Sun, A. Willis, D.P. Wong, I. 6Z5 Form Teacher: Mr A.C. Yule Arthur, W.D. Austin, D.R. Barnes, R.D. Boswell, M.J. Caughley, D. Chan, B. Fraser, P.G.L. Gray, A.J. * Hancock, J.A. Hermen, C.E. Hunter, J.A. Ireland, D.K. Larsen, D.J. Miller, A.B. Spencer, R.R. Stevenson, E.J. Turner, M.P. Wong, D. Woodward, S.J. 6Z6 Form Teacher: Mr V. Paulson Bird, D.J. Croxford, B.A. Dewhirst, K.R. Dyne, P.G. Ho, T.T. Kristiansen, P.B. Kudoh, K. Lau Young, S. Launder, T.l. * Mata, R. Miller, C.B. Nippert, D.A. Pippos, T. Sue, P.A. Taufale, F.l.

Tin, B.V. Trow, P.G.H. Tse, D.R. * Ward, J.G. Yee, R. 6Z7 Form Teacher: Mr D. Cook Gerrard, D.W. Hales, J.M. Hodson, M. Jarvis, D.A. * Johnson, C.A. Kerschbaumer, P.E. Logue, D.J. Lowndes, A.D. Morgan, W.J. * Morton, D.A. Periam, G. Walters S.M. 6Z8 Form Teacher: Mr R.W. Anderson Bamber, W.J. Bougen, G.D. Brandwood, I. Currie D.S. Dileva, R. Fae Vallejo, C. * Farrelly, A.B. Fong, R. Foster, J. * Gear, R.A. Green, P.J. Haydock, M.G. Joe, A.S. Kerr, R.J.M. * McKay, B. McNeillage, C. Perigo, H.W. Roche, P.G. Taufale, S. * Taylor, T.J. Verhoeven, W.J. 6Z9 Form Teacher: Mr R. Stuart Allan, A.R. Banks, T.S. Collard, S.P. Edie, C.E. Eyles, S.A. Guthrie, H.D. Hayman, H.R. Hing, R.M. * Imamura, K.

Kwing, R. McParland, B.E. Molloy, R.W. Ng, R. Nicholls, S.J. O’Connor, K.D. Paul, T.F. Peneha, L.N. Watts, G.S. Wilkins, A.J. Young, P.J.A. 6Z10 Form Teacher: Dr N.R. Hayman * Annand, S. + Aiken, S. Bhana, R. * Bykerk, D.A. Christie, O.A. Cuttriss, T.M. Donaldson, S.J. Elliott, T.A. Fage, D.T. Faamalepe-Jones, R.J. * Freeman, G.J. Humphries, B.J. Lourantos, A.L. Mahoney, B.P. Miller, I.R. Parker, G.J. Sambath, N. Scott, A.J. * Smith, A. 6Z11 Form Teacher: Miss T. Carter * Aspinall, M. Baars, P.A. + Bali, A. Baranyai, G.J. Barnes, D.S. Bhana, K. Burns, B. Campbell, A.J. Clulee, D.C. Emley, P.D. Etuata, T.H. Gray, S.B. Joe, D.M. * Malcolm, S.P. Meo, D.A. Murray, I.S. Rich, P.W. * Scully, J.A. Squires, R.J. * Steiner, C.J. Teh, A. Tiefenbacher, S.

Unka, M. Walker, D. Ward, A.R. Young, M.C. 5A1 Form Teacher: Mr R. Bradley Adams, C.D. Baber, R.J. Brown, M.A. Chan, C.S. Chan, E.P.K. Cook, M.l.

England, J.C.C. Eyles, J.O. Frusin, A. Gainsford, I.J. Gebbie, A.E. Green, J.D.K. Griffiths, A.G. Harcourt, G.P.M. Herbert, J.McG. Heron, M.R. Hinkley, J.T. Holst, S.E. Kan, R. Livingstone, M.l.

MacLeod, P.J. McIntosh, T.J.D. Martin, R.C.W. Mead, M.S. Peacock, K.E. Perrott, A.H.L. Thompson, J.B. Thompson, M.H. Turnbull, D.G. Usher, J.D. Wu, M.K. Zepke, S.M. 5A2 Form Teacher: Mr M. Loveridge Alexander, S.J. Barr, Q. McK. Barry, .M. Birks, A.H. + Booijen, R. Bramley, P.G. Bridge, J.T. Brown, M.W. Chin, J.D. Davidson, A.J. Don, D.W. Egley, P.H. Elgar, K.R. Elia, N.P. Griffiths, R.J. Harcourt, J.G.

Hunter, A. Kingsbury, M.E. Kerr, A.S.D. McCallum, A.D. McMillan, P.J. Morrison, J.S. Norman, A. Patel, G.K. Quinn, D.R. Rickards, B.G. Servian, M.A. Siers, C.J. Sinclair, M.T. Swallow, P.D. Wallace, S.N. Willis, P.L. Wurms, T.R. Yip, A. 5A3 Form Teacher: Mr M.B. Pallin Aldersley, K. Blackmore, T.J. Boucher, J.A. Buick-Constable, A.M. Burgess, G.J. Carman, P.R. Campbell, I. Carpenter, W.B. Caughley, A.J. Currie, J.R. Duncan, C.A. Falconer, E. Foster, A.R. Geddes, D.F. Guiney, P.D. Hagan, S.P. Johnson, B.A. Kwing, J. Lee, P. Linklater, J. McParland, M.K. Markham, A. Meek, G.J. Montirimani, V. Pemberton, S.J. Perinpanayagam, H. Powell, M.R. Quinn, S.P. Rainey, S.P. Simmonds, T.A. Stefanidis, K. Strahan, B.R. Wiffin, N.K. Wong She, B. Young, W.A.

5A4 Form Teacher: Mr R. Corliss

5B2 Form Teacher: Mr D.M. McHalick

Betts, T.S. Bush, A.R. Clark, C.R. Crowther, S.J. Edgar, A.J. Gray, G.M. Gordon, D.M. Healey, I.G. Hollands, B.J. Hull, M.W. Leung, S.K. McKay, R.H. Mackay, D.J. Nielsen, K.B. Abren, R.J. Papas, P. Phelvin, K.W. Rothwell, M.W. Sheppard, C.K. Sinclair, A.S.T. Strange, T.A.D. Sumpter, R. Suzuoki, K. Taylor, E.P. Tuckett, S.A. Tuohy, C.P.

* Andrews, H.P. Anson, R. Catchpole, S.R. Dawson, D.E. Dennis, J.E. Eder, M.R.J. Fereti, T. Galanakis, H. Griggs, G.S. * Henderson, A. Holthausen, T.M. * Jolliffe, C.R.O. ZKonig, M.S. Manase, P. McLauchlan, P.R. Miller, G.J. Molloy, R.G. Penlington, R.A. Pickworth, S. + Sampson, A.A. Selley, D.B. Speight, A.H. Srinang, P. Stance, P.E. Walker, N.D.

5B1 Form Teacher: Mrs J. Phillips Collins, D.W. Cowan, C. Craig, B.M. * Emley, S.P. Gheysen, L.T.J. Grimwood, S.P. Kahn, R.H. Karipa, C.S. * Martindale, R.P. * Mansfield, J. * Moir, B.G. Neonakis, A. Neumayr, B.L. Oliver, D.F. Palmer, J.A. Paris, K. Passuello, A. Phillips, J.A.S. Robinson, D.J. * Schellevis, D.J.M. Taggart, C.R. Tiatia, A.I.O. Ward, M.L. * Watts, S. Williams, G.J. * Williams, R.G.

5ART Form Teacher: Mr D. Sowerby Allan, R.J. Bougen, S.L. Bowles, D.M. Buxton, W.G. Ford, D.S. Gooch, P. Harris, G.N. Illingworth, A.C. Jefferies, B.E. Kilmister, A.J. Mounsey-Smith, P.E. Paku, M.H. Pantelakis, A. Peleti, B. Rollings, B.C. Searle, I.M. Siolo, I. Skinner, M.C. Speirs, R.G. Stanford, R.M. Stinson, C.A. Stojanovich, S.M. Taufale, S. Van Dam, P. Wilson, A.T. Wilson, G.L.

5EC Form Teacher: Mr Delceg Barker, N. Beamsley, T. Boulieris, A. Brucker, B. Buxton, G. Castle, J. Chamberlain, C. Clark, S. David, P. Gault, I. Harris, R. Hume, A. Jeram, M. Kinzett, G. Kwocksun, D. Lange, M. Liolis, F. * McNicholl, D. Moutos, S. Nassif, A. Offwood, A. * Paul, S. Parbhu, R. Prema, N. Tamihana, D. * Tuohy, B. Voschezang, A. Walker, B. Whaiapu, A. Wilkinson, D. Wright, B. Yee, D. 5TD Form Teacher: Dr J. Mehl Ailao, K.R. * Aish, B.H. Burkinshaw, J.A. Dickens, K. Fitzgeorge, A.J. Greeley, R.R. Govind, A. Houdalakis, J. Johnston, M.A. Jones, J.J. Kearns, T.J. Leu, D. * Mallard, R.M. Moore, G.M. * Nelson, D.N. Page, S. Parag, J.V. Phillips, C.J. Prenderville, B.J. Prout, M.W. Ramji, S.

* Rennie, R.A. Rhodes-Robinson, G.R. Sanderson, J.H. Strawbridge, K.A. Taylor, D. Taylor, D.W. Watkins, G. 4A Form Teacher: Mrs E. Bradley Adams, C. Barrett, M.E. Beaglehole, J.T. Brown, R.D. Bushe, B. Dalgleish, S.W. Douglas, J.A. Ferrier, D.R. Forsyth, M.E. Frusin, Y. Goode, S.B. Heald, A.B. Hunter, A.J. + Kelly, D.J. Kirker, A.I. Laking, G.R. McCay, J.W. McGregor, J. McGuinness, C.A.W. Morgan-Lynch, D.G. Munz, J. Noble, J.J. Peacock, C.J. Sanderson, K.M. Scharnke, M. Skilton, R.N. Ward, J.G. Williamson, J.R. Winchester, J.W.P. Woodward, R.D. Yeoman, M.D. Zimmerman, R.P. 4AG Form Teacher: Mr G. Oaks Alexander, G. Anderson, S. Byrne, A. Cleverley, F. Cummings, G. Ete, I. Gibbens, R. Ifi, I. Inglis, S. Jack, P. Keegan, R. Macridis, G. Maindonald, J.

Manase, M. Olliver, J. Perry, M. Raynes, J. Robertson, G. Song, R. Stinson, M. Trustrum, D. Vogt, A. Williams, S. Willis, S. 4AL Form Teacher: Mr V. Allen + Antrobus, S.V. Batsch, S. Bish, T.R. Bishop, M.J. Boulieris, L. Burgess, S.C. Chong, M.G. Clayton, M.G.I. Dayal, B.R. Douglas, J.A. Downs, S.J.A. Ecke, A. Elgar, N.E. Ford, C.D. Hessell, W.L. Hill, A.C. + James, T.M. Jones, P.E. Kingston, J.C. Kyle, C.J. Lecaude, J.P.F. McLaren, D.B. Mason, S.E. Naik, D.B. Pettit, P.C. + Rounthwaite, M.E. Squire, M.S. Scobie, D.W. Thompson, A.J. Verma, D. Watmough, B.R.L. Wong-She, S.K. 4AN Form Teacher: Miss M. Rankin + Aiken, G.H. Allingham, M. Apimerika, D.E. Barron, A.G. Booth, A.M. Brown, W.A. Buchanan, C.W. Clark, S.D. Clarke, J.R.

du Chateau, J.P. Edie, G.R. Egley, R.D. + Forgan, R.K. Hickman, T.J.B. Houston, J.D. Lubransky, J.B. Mengel, B.G. O’Grady, T.J. * Phipps, S.E. Peebles, M.C. Phear, S.P.A. Ranji, C.R. Ritchie, M.D. Simpson, T.E. Sudell, R.C.R.W. Taulelei, S. Taylor, N.J. Tong, D.C. Toth, G.J. Wake, S.G. Wardle, D.W. Zodgekar, SxA.

Cox, M.J. Earles, C.R. Garvey, G.R. * Gray, I.P. Halliday, M.R. Hanlon, C.G. Holden, S.J. Jackson, P.N. Kemp, A.G. King, M.R. Lambrou, N. MacDonald, R. * O’Brien, M. Phillips, G.J. Ross, H.A.B. Thongkong, E. Ward, D.T.R. Wharton, P.R. Wilson, J.R.

4 ART Form Teacher: Mr M. Fowler

Berg, N. Bhikharidis, N. Buck, K. Chu, E. Horo, G. Knight, J. Livitsanos, B. Maoate, D. O’Donnell, B. Pantelakis, S. Phan, T.D. Taylor, A.M. Tuineau T. Wignail, D.

Bava, K. Bell, S.D. Campbell, A.J. Clunie, A.D. Davey, M. Frazer, G. Hill, D. Kelly, P. Lampen, K.R. Liko, A. Little, M.C. Loughnane, D. McConnochie, C. MacFarlane, A. Mawson, T.P.E. Obren, J.D. O’Connor, S.J. Reiri, C. Richardson, C. Roper, G. Stojanovic, A. Tamihana, G. Taylor, D. Wilton, M. Wortman, E. 4F Form Teacher: Ms J. Mackrell Balogh, G. Barnett, P.K. Blakeborough, P.P. Casey, T.S.

4H Form Teacher: Mrs C. Archer

4TD Form Teacher: Mr P. Haley Allison, R.B. Bikouvarakis, S. Boyd, K.R. Champak, K.R. Chong, C.W. Donaghue-Cox, P.J. Edgecombe, S.R. Faletolu, M. Gaeta, T.R. Heng Sanghara, S.A. Heng Sanghareth, S.R. Hunter, L. Kotlyar, M. Lourie, B. McLeod, J.K. Moananu, M.E. Murphy, H. Nana, P.H. O’Rourke, M.K.

Patea, A.V. Phipps, P.B. Pillar, K.C. Smiler, R.P. Tolo, J.A. Trumper, S.D. Tinembui, Vine, M.J. Wilkins, D. Wilson, J.E. Young, A.L. 3A Form Teacher: Mr K. Tattersail Allingham, S.R. Cameron, R.G. Catherwood, E.A. * Cole, D.J. + Cooper, P.R. Curtis, M.J. Daniell, R.G. Field, R.C.A. Fowke, M.R. Fung, D. Gibson, M.A. + Goddard, J. Grieve, G.D. Hall, D.W. Hamer, P.A. Harper, J.P. + Hawke, R.M. Howman, A.E. Kane, C.D. Lapwood, J.J. Larsen, P.D. McNamara, P.M.S. McGechan, B.A. Marshall, G.R. Mason, G.P. Pell, J.M. Raynes, G.V. Shand, P.B. Steele, B.D. Taylor, S.P. Tyler, R.H.C. Wong, O. Wong She, R.B. Zwartz, D.P. 3AL Form Teacher: Mrs P. Morrison Ansell, P.A. Birks, J.K. + Brown, A.J. Cave, D.R. Chapman, L.P. Cockburn, A.A. + Cole, D.J.

Cuff, R.J. Dow, C.J. * Gebbie, S.K. * Goddard, J.W. * Hawke, R.M. Hewitt, R.W. Hogg, R.L. Isbister, M.H. Jakab, G. Karau, R.K. Kristiansen, J.R. Lane, G.N. Lawrey, M.P. MacLeod, M.K. * Maxwell, N. McLaren, M.S. + Miller, J.P. Motu, T. + Noble, R.L.G. O’Grady, S.D. Patel, S.R. Pearce, M.J.W. Peebles, A.N. Szusterman, J. Thompson, R.J.T. Turnbull, M.J. * Wallis, R.T. Wear, J.L. Wright, S.H. 3AN Form Teacher: Mrs L. Brown Bowles, S.A. + Brandt, F. Camberis, A.D. Chin, C.D. Cooper, M. Ellis, D.G. Faamalepe-Jones, J.T. Forbes, R.P. + Gupta, D. Hall, G.B. Hennessey, B.M. Knight, J.J. Lane, C.E. Lee, M.D. McGhie, N.M. + McWatters, I. Martin, G.N. + Mellsop, J. Nixon, P.J. Olsson, R.M. Radaich, A.M. Rietveld, D. Robertson, A.J.F. Robinson, W.D. * Siolo, P. Sloane, D. Stephen, M.W. * Sumpter, D.

Sun, D. * Szusterman, J. Taylor, P. Tiefenbacher, K. Tulloch, B.J. Whatman, C. + Willis, M. Yee, M. 30 Form Teacher: Mr R. Michael Allan, D.R. Anson, J. Arapis, C. Barrett, M.C. + Bhikouvarakis, N. Brown, A.J.R. Bruce, R.J. Buck, D.J. Christie, S.D. Cooper, D. Crawford, S.L. Dobbs, A.H. Ellis, A.J.T. Faletolu, M. Griffiths, C.R. * Hasnan, I. Hebenton, R.J. Hollands, N.J. + Jakab, G. Larsen, A.R. Leopard, R. McLellan, A.G. Manolakakis S. Martin, A.C. Parbhu, K. * Phipps, P.J. Poy, E.S. Rhodes-Robinson, D.B. Stokes, R.G. + Te Amo, N. Wheeler, A.R. Yip, G. 3D Form Teacher: Mr D. Martin Baxter, C.A. Blacklock, B.M. * Brown, A.J. Carman, M. du Chateau, P.A. Ellis, J.S.T. Enari, N. + Gebbie, S. Goldsmith, R.P. Harland, M.R. * Imamura, S. James, S.J.

Johns, A.B. Jones, A.M. Kenny, J.J. Kerr, R.L.D. McKay, A.F. McMeekin, J.W. Martin, P.K. * Miller, J.P. O’Kane, T.K. Palmer, R.M. Penlington, M.D. Smith, D.l.

Stehbens, R.D. Stockler, M.F. Suntinger, J. Suntinger, K. Swann, G.M. Tuineau, M. Webby, V. Willoughby, S.M. Wood, A.J. Xirafakis, B. 3G Form Teacher: Mr J. Porter Aldridge, M.F. Baylis, G.D. Bhikharidis, M. Bruce, D.C.J. Coles, M.J. * Cooper, P. Davis, P.J. * Dekker, P.G. Diphoorn, C.K. Eddy, A. Fereti, P. Green, A.R. Harker, J.J. Hiddleston, D.J. Hodge, S.B. Houtas, A. Ireland, M.D. Jenkin, D.F. Jeram, A. Kanji, D. Kibble, J.H. Kibblewhite, C.J. * Lloyd, G.A. MacNamara, S.A. Marsh, R.J. Milliken, P.J. Powell, D.J. Pratt, V.J. Reeks, C.S. Roberts, D.H. + Roberts, S. Simi, R.P. Smith, G.A. Thomson, A.E.

3L Form Teacher: Mr R. Durant Alexander, J.H. Anderson, D.R. Bowyer, C. Christie, M.D. Cooper, M.S. Courtier, C.S. Crawford, S.J. Dickins, P. Dobson, K.J. Feehan, S.D. Grimwood, C.B. * Gupta, B. Hubbard, R.E. Juran, A. Kearns, A.P. Lau Young, P.M. Lee, A. McCulloch, A.F. McEwan, S.C. Moffat, C.A. Muirhead, A.R. Offwood, C.D. Parbhu, A. Poutoa, M.J. + Siolo, P. Simpson, G.J. Smith, G.H.B. Stallworthy, D. Vasan, N.R. Vickers, M.l.

Walshe, R.J.S. Wilson, K.M. Wotton, C.D. Wright, D.L.M.

PARENTS’ NEWS PARENTS’ ASSOCIATION At the Parents’ Association annual general meeting on 4th March 1982, Bruce Jenkin became the new president of the association with Jim Larsen as vice-president.

Jacqui Taylor and George Spiers continued during the year to give invaluable service as secretary and treasurer respectively.

Other members of a large and active committee were: Eileen Allan (who was elected as junior vice- president during the year), Graham Booth, Tony Arthur, Jenny Bowles, Gerry Bridge, Alan Bulleyment, Jill Goddard, Kate Harcourt, Barry Kerr, Edith Oliver, Bob Purvis, Barbara Scelly, Maureen Scott, Nelly Serpi, Pat Simes, Thelma Sobiecki, Lorna Stevenson, David Swallow, Don Thompson, David Tuckett, Judy Turner, David Yeoman, Tony Watmough, and Tong Young.

Most of the committee’s activities are aimed to raise funds to provide facilities for the school which cannot be obtained from Education Department funds.

The first of these projects during 1982 was on March 14th when the committee undertook the catering for the National Motocross Championships at Paraparaumu.

In the expectation of a large attendance the efficient parents’ association machine swung into action. Water was piped for miles across the sand-dunes, generators throbbed among the tussock and a forest of marquees sprang up by the entrance. What seemed to be several tons of sausages, bread and drink-cans were available and the aroma of grilling sausage competed successfully with the fumes of two-stroke exhausts.

Unfortunately, the weather was not ideal and the crowd was much smaller than expected so that the eventual sales were disappointing and the final profit for the Association very modest. However, all those who helped got a lot of fresh air, plenty of flying sand in the hair and a free view of the motorbikes racing through ever-deepening dust.

Luckily, the association nevertheless had sufficient funds to contribute to several projects during the year. The most substantial of these was the repair and re-furbishing of the pavilion, supervised by a works sub-committe of Alan Bulleyment and Graham Booth. $600 was contributed towards the adaptation of the Old Firth House dining hall for school use, and contributions were also made towards the purchase of computers for use of the pupils.

During June and July the association ran a raffle with a motorbike as first prize, and a video cassette, sewing machine and bicycle as the main secondary prizes. Mrs Serpi organised this and the raffle was a success once the third and fourth formers had made a last minute sales drive around town. The overall profit was in excess of $7,000 which provided yet more funds to upgrade school facilities. It was also pleasing that a boy at the college won the first prize.

As a less mercenary contribution to the good of the school, the association together with the Headmaster and careers staff, again ran a careers evening with Graham Booth as the main organiser. This took the form of speakers from many professions and trades addressing 20 minute seminars on career paths and prospects in their own special areas. About 40 speakers were involved and the association is very grateful to all those who gave up their time for this valuable and interesting evening.

Judging by the number of boys attending this evening is highly valued by them.

Fund-raising for library books is one of the association’s regular activities, usually carried out in conjunction with parent-teacher interviews for each form. Parents can donate a book to the library for half the cost price — and inscribe their names in it — and the association will pay the other half of the cost. New books are always needed for the library, and losses for various reasons also need replacement.

A music hall evening was arranged in the school hall on 25th September which was a social occasion with parents and friends joining in the singing and being entertained by a small cast of singers.

The association has, of course, been keenly interested and involved all year in the progress of the gymnasium/ arts centre project and helped to finance the fund-raising feasibility study. The committee was delighted to learn of the very promising start to the raising of funds with the extremely generous contributions of Mr Renouf and Mr Brierley. These give a great initial impetus to the scheme and have encouraged the committee to look forward with optimism to their own fund-raising efforts next year.

The first of these activities for the committee in 1983 will be the second biennial school fair, which is scheduled for Saturday, 26th March. Preliminary planning for this has begun and a significant effort from all concerned is envisaged to raise a sizeable sum for the association’s funds. Contributions from parents and friends of the school will be sought for all the stalls and, in particular, items will be needed for an auction which should provide one of the highlights of the day. Please put aside any white elephants you have which might sell, and note the date as soon as you are given next year’s diary for Christmas.

Tony Arthur, Editor Parents’ Association Newsletter

COLLEGE MOTHERS President: Colleen Croxford; Vice President: Leslie Strahan; Secretary: Frances Williamson; Treasurer: Jenny Ward.

Members: Judy Ansell, Valerie Bermel, Bernadette Bishop, Barbara Brown, Denny Davidson, Margaret Dukes, Mary Egley, Marjorie Field, Joy Gray, Helen Griffiths, Islay Hall, June Hagan, Mary Heald, Fiona Heron, Elizabeth Hinkley, Kay James, Jan Johnson, Gail Martin, Valerie Martin, Hazel Meek, Lindy Pillar, Audrey Roche, Averil Wootton.

Aims: To assist the Parents Association in expanding its activities by: (a) Promoting a close relationship between staff, pupil and parent; (b) Providing opportunities for mothers to meet and work for the welfare of the College.

We have had a very successful year, principally due to the commitment of a hard-working committee.

We have been fortunate indeed to have staff members continue to address us at our two-monthly meetings.

It is through these meetings we are able to maintain a very close relationship with the college, and I am pleased we have been able to have staff members continuing to share their knowledge with us.

The year commenced with the Annual General Meeting in February. Mr Rees-Thomas spoke on several topics of interest to all: — The college roll, class organisation, curriculum, academic standards and fund-raising, in particular the new Sports-Arts Centre.

In April our guest speaker was Mr J. Cormack, Head of the Mathematics Department.

Mr W. Haskell and Mr H. Buchanan, two of the teachers involved with sport at the college, spoke at the June meeting. We took this opportunity to give $400 toward sporting requirements.

A meeting with a difference was held in August — a Glee and Grouch afternoon.

Mr P. Markham, head of the Art Department, addressed the October meeting and had prepared a comprehensive display of art work done at the college.

In November we held our Christmas luncheon and, as always, it was most enjoyable. Fund Raising: Our fund raising effort was a Casino evening in July. This was a most successful and enjoyable evening.

Our thanks again to all who sponsored prizes. The profit from this evening (almost $1200) has been banked in a separate account which we intend to be spent repairing the outdoor clock on the Firth Dining Hall. This is a project which will continue into 1983.

Sports Afternoons: The effort made to involve mothers of boys in sports teams has illustrated the success which can be achieved by mothers in providing refreshments for visiting sports teams. Our thanks to Mrs J. Gray, convenor of sports programmes, for hosting teams.

Clothing Sales: Clothing sales have been more

successful with the regular fortnightly sales. Our grateful thanks to Mrs K. James, clothing convenor, and Mrs L. Pillar, responsible for the book records.

Our grateful thanks to Mrs N. Gage and Mrs D. Cooper, college office staff, who are always so willing to assist us.

We extend a warm welcome to all mothers of Wellington College boys in 1983 to attend our meetings.

Colleen M. Croxford President

OLD BOYS’ NEWS W.C.O.B ASSOCIATION Wellington Branch: P.O. Box 3565, Wellington.

President: Malcolm Perrett. Telephone Business 898542; Home 677-542. Secretary: Peter Martin. Telephone Business 737-777; Home 766-400.

Friendly Cup Cricket Match: The 50th match between W.C.O.B. and St Pat’s Old Boys was played on Sunday, 21st March, at Wellington College, on a near perfect day.

Result: a draw. To celebrate the occasion, a function was held after the match, in the Old Boys Rugby Club rooms.

Some seventy players, former players and wives, enjoyed this most “friendly” evening, including an excellent buffet style meal.

Mr Rees-Thomas welcomed the guests to the college, followed by an entertaining speech from Mr Tom Burke, President of the St Pat’s Old Boys Association, and recollections from Mr Bart Cahill of St Pat’s Old Boys who was part initiator of the event fifty years ago and played in the first match and most since. Father Leo Evatt, who also played in the first match and has been closely associated with many games since, said grace before the meal.

Fittingly, Mr Alf Amies and Mr Bernie Lynch, organisers of the match for their respective sides for some years now, stood down after arranging for Mr Alastair Wright, WCOB and Mr Norm Hastings, SPOB, to carry on their good work.

A vote of thanks was passed to Alf and Bernie for their contributions. We look forward to many more matches.

Presentation of First XV caps: The annual presentation of caps to the First XV was made at assembly on Friday, 13th August. This year’s presentation was made

by Jamie Salmon who, besides being an All Black in 1981 and a member of the Wellington Provincial side for several years, is an Old Wellingtonian ...usual abbreviation O.W.... an Old Boy of Wellington College in England. The Salmons currently hold the honour of the most successive generations attending their college. Their college too has a strong rugby playing tradition, and Salmon himself was coached at college by Bev. Risman, former Lions International, whose son attends also.

The presentation assembly was followed by a formal morning tea attended by members of the staff, Old Boys association, members of the board, members of the parents association and guests of honour — Mr Ron Brierley and Mr Jamie Salmon.

School Leavers Assembly: This assembly was held on Thursday, 28th October, and representatives of Old Boys groups in attendance were: Malcolm Perrett, association, Bruce Waddel, association and rugby club, Alf Amies, association, rugby club and squash club, Keith Binnie, hockey club, Dave Grey, Chris Taylor, Matthew

Roche, cricket club. We received a very good reception from those leaving, and are pleased to note that Old Boys’ clubs are being well supported by college leavers. To those leaving, we say again that Old Boys’ clubs welcome your support, whether as a player or as a member/supporter.

It is not an exercise in nostalgic sentimentality to join an Old Boys club, but a positive step in joining a club welladministered, looking for a high level of success in its sport at playing level and enjoyment at social level. It is a step we know you will be pleased you took in years to come.

After this assembly we were contacted by Parvinder Singh who is setting up a couple of teams of basketball players to play as Old Boys teams ... firstly in the Wellington Summer League and then the Winter League. At the time of writing his contact phone number is 856-129 and address Flat 2/16 Austin Street, Mt Victoria. Contact him if you are interested.

Lou Smith, 100 this year. On 20th September, L.C. Smith turned one hundred years old. Lou was very well known as a prolific writer of controversial and wellinformed letters to the “Evening Post” for many years and in fact only stopped writing some 5-6 years ago. He attended college in the mid-1890’s, at the same time as General Freyberg. In honour of the occasion, Malcolm Perrett and Alf Amies of the Association (Rugby Club too) and Richard Boon, this year’s Head Prefect, visited Lou at Ewart Hospital where he resides. We found him to be in very good shape ... a little immobile, but seeing and hearing well and sharp in the mind. Two other Old Boys’ were visiting at the time ... Ian Cook from the 1920’s and Ken Poulton also from the 1920’s and former Editor of the “Evening Post.” Lou was presented with Life Membership of the Association and the Rugby Club, which he has belonged to for many years. He recounted many memories of his college days and the conditions and development that were taking place at that time. Mr Firth was the Head during Lou’s college days. Well done Lou!!

Old Boys’ Dinner: This year’s dinner was held on Friday, 12th November, at the Burgundy Lounge, 96 Courtenay Place. 53 attended. It was decided to open the function to Old Boys of all ages. In recent years the dinner has been for older Old Boys only. The move was made as a result of suggestions from both the older Old Boys and the younger groups. It proved to be a good one.

Unfortunately, our guest speaker, Frank Renouf, who is himself a well-known Old Boy, was indisposed at the last minute and unable to attend. In the short time available we were unable to arrange a replacement speaker, but in the event, those attending had a greater opportunity to talk amongst themselves and had a most enjoyable night.

Brian Cardiff proposed the Toast to the School, and Mr Rees-Thomas replied.

Mr Dighton “Inky” Passes On. On Saturday, 13th November, one of our very highly regarded old masters,

Mr John Lyell Dighton, passed way. He was aged 87.

“Inky” as he was known to all generations of Wellington College pupils who passed through the college during his time there, was one of those identities whose personality, character and contribution became absolutely intertwined with the tradition and heritage of a college such as ours.

Some of our strongest memories will be of his activities with the college cadets, the Life-Saving classes which he ran for countless years, the swimming sports and many other Handicapped facets of college life. His cheerful disposition was never better realised than during a chance meeting from time to time in Wellington when his face would light up to greet Old Boys and chat with them. We do indeed cherish the memory of Mr Dighton.

Golf Tournament: Our November tournament has been postponed until early 1983 because so many of our supporters had pre-Christmas work commitments and were unable to be available.

Waikanae Branch Dinner: The annual dinner was held on Friday, 26th November, at the Waikanae Club.

Attendance at around 60 was most satisfactory. Guest speaker, Colin Gray, gave a very interesting address on his experiences as a fighter pilot in World War 2, covering the topic in a very wide sense. The brief AGM always held in conjunction with the dinner, resulted in the re-election of officers — Chair/President Tom McPhee, Secretary Bert Gyles, Treasurer Dave Gregg.

Auckland, Hawkes Bay and Christchurch branches: All report successful dinners and well sup- ported activities.

Centennial Trust: The money realised from the sale of the Centennial Trust’s block of flats in Ellice Street has now been invested in two first mortgage investments, a teacher occupier flat in Hataitai and the balance in a secured interest bearing investment. The Centennial Trust will be a significant contributor to the Sports/Arts Centre appeal.

M.A. Perrett President W.C.O.B ASSOCIATION BRANCHES The following is a list of branches of the W.C.O.B. Association. Any college leaver who wishes to join the Old Boys Association should contact one or other of the officers shown for each branch. You will be assured of a good welcome. Most branches have a social programme enabling Old Boys to meet once or twice a year and maintain contact with the Wellington branch to keep informed about special events, occasions and points of interest. If there is no branch near your residential locality, you may wish to join the Wellington branch. If you do not join at the point of leaving college, you may of

course join later, years later if you wish. In this case the easiest way to make a contact if your local branch officers have changed would be through the Wellington branch — Box 3565, Wellington. Leavers who completed forms expressing interest in joining at the leavers assembly will be contacted on leaving college.

BRANCHES: Wellington: President: M.A. Perrett, 15 Burnside Street, Lower Hutt. Telephone 898-542 Bus, 677-542 Home. Secretary: P. Martin, 119 Messines Road, Karori. Telephone 737-777 Bus, 766-400 Home.

Auckland: J.W. Kelly, P.O. Box 1084, Auckland. Telephone 778880 Bus. Secretary: H.B. Petrie, 17 Spencer Street, Takapuna. Telephone 494-935.

East Coast/Gisborne: President: M.R.M. Glengarry, P.O. Box 1241, Gisborne.

Telephone 5011. Secretary: O.A.F. Poole, Island Road, Gisborne. Telephone 5554.

New Plymouth: President: J. Laurenson, P.O. Box 742, New Plymouth.

Secretary: J. Burgess, P.O. Box 247, New Plymouth.

Wanganui: President: B. Foley, c/o- Foley’s Pharmacy, Wickstead Street, Wanganui. Secretary: D.S. Arbuckle, P.O. Box 115, Wanganui.

Palmerston North: President: J. Owen, 50 Jickell Street, Palmerston North.

Secretary: D. Bowers, 10 Westhaven Grove, Palmerston North.

Southern Horowhenua: President: B.C. Campbell, 471 Te Moana Road, Waikanae. Secretary: L.M. Waller, 7 Iti Grove, Waikanae.

Christchurch: President: Mac Gapes, P.O. Box 292, Christchurch.

Telephone 796-460. Secretary: John Laird, c/o- Canty Savings Bank, Christchurch.

Napier: President: Lance C. Leikis, 15 Upham Crescent, Taradale. Napier. Telephone 449-715. Secretary: Richard H. Hill, c/o- P.O. Box 49, Napier. Telephone 57-394 Bus. 56-074 Home.

Rotorua: President: J. Campbell, 24 Carlton Street, Rotorua.

Telephone 89-934. Secretary: R.H. Robinson, Tui Ridge Farm, Ngongotah. Telephone 23-540.

Wairarapa: President: Laurie J. Johnson, c/o- P.O. Box 190, Masterton. Telephone 84-139 Bus., 85-690 Home.

Mr David Goddard, 19, Victoria University’s top graduate for 1982 and winner of the prestigious Sir Robert Stout Scholarship. He has completed a B.A.

Old Boy’s Notes: In Memoriam The deaths were noted with regret during the year of two prominent Old Boys of the college, former Supreme Court Judge and Chancellor of the University of New Zealand, Sir David Smith and Bruce Mason, one of New Zealand’s major short story writers and our most contemporary professional and versatile playwright. One of Mr Mason’s plays, “The Pohutukawa Tree,” has become a set book for School Certificate and University Entrance and for school study in Fiji and parts of Australia. It was televised by the BBC and produced in Wales, Hawaii and Queensland. Another major play, “The End of the Golden Weather,” has been performed in every New Zealand city and in Britain since 1959.

Congratulations The appointment was noted with pleasure of Mr Doug Kerr as principal private secretary in the Prime Minister’s Department. Mr Kerr joined the public service as a cadet in 1942 after completing five years at Wellington College where he had a promising sporting record in cricket and rugby.

WELLINGTON COLLEGIANS CRICKET CLUB The 1981/82 season was one of rebuilding for the club, with extremely young and inexperienced senior sides and this affected results right throughout the club. We only managed to win two grade championships and come second in two others. However, the strong club spirit and good social atmosphere pulled us through what was a very inauspicious season.

One or two individuals are worthy of note for their successes on the field. Wellington representative, Bert Vance, was the mainstay of the senior batting line-up while Greg Thomas was an inspiration while in the field.

Matthew Roche had a very successfulfirst season with the club, and Rhys Nimmo also started well when he left the college team.

The worries and problems of last season have all been overcome and the 1982/83 season has started with a bang. The club’s nine two-day teams (including three Wellington College teams) have all started well with the Senior Reserves and both 2B’s being well clear in their competitions. Our five one-day sides (social cricketers) have also started very well and are enjoying their Saturday fun.

The social side of the club is now picking up, with the near future prospect of the Anderson Park pavilion being extensively upgraded to include carpet and new bar facilities.

The club captain, Andy Matthews, and club chairman, Paul Steele, extend a welcome to any boys who wish to use our practice facilities or to join the club. We cater for both serious and social cricket at all levels of ability and look forward to seeing some of the present boys coming through to play with their “Old Boy” friends.

C.T. Taylor WELLINGTON COLLEGIANS HOCKEY CLUB W.C.O.B. hockey club boasts the most successful history in Wellington club hockey, including the distinction of being the only team ever to win the competition four years running, from 1975-1978.

However, as happens to all great teams, players move on for various reasons, and a rebuilding must be undertaken. This is the stage that our senior side is at presently. It has the youngest average age of any team in the competition, and comprises a nucleus of very good young players who will ensure that our top club side will continue to play senior hockey. The representative honours gained by players in the senior team were: Wellington “A”: K. Binnie, R. Armstrong.

Wellington “B”: M. Chittenden (captain), I. Brown, J. Burnett, M. Young, M. Wright, J. Rennie J. Lala.

Wellington Colts: S. Cadman, I. Brown.

New Zealand Colts: I. Brown.

K. Binnie was selected as a trialist for the New Zealand senior men’s side.

The club also has three other teams: Senior Reserve: This team also has a nucleus of good

players, who were relied on regularly to play in the senior side. Their performances throughout the season were affected by the absence of their top players, but their team spirit was excellent and they turned in some gritty, battling performances.

The senior second and senior sixth sides are more orientated towards the social side of hockey, for those people who don’t want to participate in competitive hockey. The senior sixth side organised its own trips away and the senior seconds sent away a team for a weekend in Wanganui to participate in a tournament at the end of the season.

This year the W.C.O.B. hockey club amalgamated with College Old Girls to become Wellington Collegians Hockey Club, with clubrooms at Anderson Park, adjacent to the Lady Norwood Rose Gardens.

The appearance of ladies at the clubrooms after the matches was quite a drawcard and the social side of the club is now one of the real strengths of the club.

Full bar facilities are being installed in the clubrooms and the present is a real growth period for the club — an excellent time to join the club and take part in its rebuilding.

Training facilities are at Anderson Park, if fine, or at a disused warehouse on Thorndon Quay if wet, but any enquiries regarding the club’s activities should be directed to either: Club Captain: Richard Corbett, Phone (Home) 643832. Secretary: Brent Eden, Phone (Home) 650-889.

K. Binnie W.C.O.B. RUGBY CLUB P.O. Box 710, Telephone 844-620. Chairman: Dai Hayward, 843-220 (H); 850-083 (B). Club Captain: Andrew Braddock, 764-671 (H), 872-084 (B). Secretary: Bruce Waddel, 766-460 (H); 721-079 (B).

The club took pride in the results this year although, as always, these are never as good as we had hoped.

However, when we looked at the overall results and saw how close to the top several teams finished in their grade, we certainly were not down-hearted.

The senior side, in sharing the Hardham Cup, showed the fight back spirit necessary for team success. The spirit throughout the club was high and this was the base for success on the field.

The following gained representative honours during the 1982 season: — Stu Wilson: All Black team against Australia, All Black trialist, North Island, Wellington A. Hamish Vance: Wellington A. Peter Barlow: Wellington B. Fraser Mexted: Wellington Colts. Ian Dewar: Wellington Juniors. Steve Tarpley: Wellington U21. Tia Damu: Wellington U21. Jimmy Damu: Wellington U21. David Gratton: Wellington U18 Regional.

In addition, Fraser Mexted and Andy Larsen each had one game for Wellington B. Apart from the senior team the club fielded eight

teams of which the two age grade teams performed with distinction. The U21 finished second in their grade and the U19, a squad almost entirely of old boys of the school, finished fifth. The committee also undertook an extensive maintenance programme on the gymnasium to ensure all members are well catered for in a relaxed atmosphere.

Our thanks are due to the college Board of Governors, the Headmaster, Mr Rees-Thomas, 1st XV coach, Mr Cormack and Phys Ed. master, Mr McCrea, for the assistance and co-operation extended to the rugby club during the season. A special mention also to the groundsman, Mr Errol Duffill, whose assistance has been of tremendous benefit.

The club extends a warm welcome to players from the college and we hope to see you next season. We are sure we can offer you good training facilities, sound club administration, plus a friendly club atmosphere.

COLLEGIANS SQUASH RACKETS CLUB The club has again seen a full programme of events on the playing side, ranging from the monthly leagues, club nights and fun tournaments, to interclub and open tournaments.

On the interclub scene, the men’s grade 1 team was unable to bring off a hat-trick of wins, but were always among the leaders. Other men’s teams performed creditably including two second places, a third and two fourths. A feature of the competition was the inclusion of a Veterans grade for the first time. Another pleasing development was the increase in women’s strength in the club, and five ladies’ interclub teams were entered in the competition.

Major tournaments held during the year included the Open (in March) and D, E and F grade in May. The Ladies Open was rescheduled to October to fit in with a tournament circuit for top players, but this brought a strong entry and was very successful.

Sponsors for major tournaments are vital for their success, and in this connection we are particularly grateful to Cable Price Toyota for their support over the years, and we are also pleased to have a major involvement from General Finance.

One trend that has emerged has been a gradual drop in the average level of membership resulting from a number of factors, including a slow down in the growth of squash generally and the development of facilities at other clubs and particularly the commercial complex. The committee has been undertaking advertising for membership and members of the rugby club are especially welcome in the squash club.

Meetings have been held during the winter between representatives of both the squash and rugby club committees, with discussions centering on the funding and future development of the overall complex.

D.J. Stevens

AUTOGRAPHS