Public Examination Results

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 extra- curricular 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

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).

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.

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