2004 Wellingtonian

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The WELLINGTONIAN • 2004 The Magazine of Wellington College

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS • Co-ordination, Design and Layout Stephanie Kane • Editing Gary Girvan Thanks also to staff, students, parents and friends of the College for their contribution of written material and photographs.

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TERM ONE WEEK 1 TERM ONE WEEK 2 TERM ONE WEEK 3 TERM ONE WEEK 4 TERM ONE WEEK 5 TERM ONE WEEK 6 TERM ONE WEEK 7 TERM ONE WEEK 8 TERM ONE WEEK 9 TERM ONE WEEK 10 TERM ONE WEEK 11 TERM TWO WEEK 1 TERM TWO WEEK 2 TERM TWO WEEK 3 TERM TWO WEEK 4 TERM TWO WEEK 5 TERM TWO WEEK 6 TERM TWO WEEK 7 TERM TWO WEEK 8 TERM TWO WEEK 9 TERM TWO WEEK 10

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

January 26 TERM ONE BEGINS

January 27

January 28

January 29

January 30

February 2

February 3

February 4 Wellington College Athletics Day

February 5

February 6 Waitangi Day

February 9

February 10 Class Photos

February 11 College Mothers’ Lunch

February 12 Swimming Prelims

February 13

February 16

February 17

February 18 Cricket v PNBHS Y9 Parents’ Evening

February 19

February 20

February 23

February 24 Swimming Finals

February 25 Tennis Champs

February 26 Rugby Registrations

February 27 Triathlon Champs UN Tour to USA

March 1

March 2

March 3

March 4 Golf Champs (Page

March 5

March 8

March 9 Y12 Geography Trip

March 10

March 11

March 12 Waterpolo Champs NI Rowing Champs

March 15

March 16 International Week Swimming Quad.

March 17

March 18

March 19

March 22 Rowing Champs

March 23 Lawn Bowls Champs

March 24

March 25

March 26 1st XV v HBHS

March 29 Y12 History Trip

March 30 Year 12 Biology Trip

March 31 Volleyball Finals Y11 Geography Trip

April 1 BOT Election

April 2 Waterpolo Finals 1st XV V NBHS

April 5 Golf Finals

April 6 Drama Production

April 7 Y9/10 Common Tests

April 8 TERM ONE ENDS ANZAC Service

April 9 Good Friday

Lovelock’s Dream Run

April 26 TERM TWO BEGINS

April 27

April 28

April 29

April 30 Y9 Cross-Country

May 3

May 4

May 5 Bowls • NI Finals

May 6 Stage Challenge

May 7

May 10

May 11

May 12 Cross-Country Relay

May 13

May 14

May 17 1st XI Soccer v AGS

May 18

May 19 Annual V St Patrick’s (Town)

May 20

May 21

May 24 Shakespeare’s Richard III

May 25

May 26

May 27 Swimming Relays

May 28

May 31

June 1 Choral Festival

June 2 Annual V St Patrick’s (Silverstream)

June 3

June 4

June 7 Queen’s Birthday

June 8

June 9

June 10

June 11 Underwater Hockey Finals

June 14 Cultural Fortnight

June 15

June 16

June 17

June 18

June 21 Annual V CBHS

June 22 College Science Fair

June 23

June 24

June 25 Y11 Economics Trip

June 28

June 29 Junior Drama

June 30

July 1

July 2 TERM TWO ENDS

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WELLINGTON COLLEGE • 2004

THE YEAR IN REVIEW TERM THREE WEEK 1 TERM THREE WEEK 2 TERM THREEE WEEK 3 TERM THREE WEEK 4 TERM THREE WEEK 5 TERM THREE WEEK 6 TERM THREE WEEK 7 TERM THREE WEEK 8 TERM THREE WEEK 9 TERM FOUR WEEK 1 TERM FOUR WEEK 2 TERM FOUR WEEK 2 TERM FOUR WEEK 4 TERM FOUR WEEK 5 TERM FOUR WEEK 6 TERM FOUR WEEK 7 TERM FOUR WEEK 8 TERM FOUR WEEK 9

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

July 19

July 20

July 21 Annual V PNBHS

July 22

July 23

July 26 Rugby Quadrangular

July 27 Squash Champs

July 28 Badminton Champs

July 29 Maths Competition

July 30

August 2

August 3

August 4

August 5 Speech Finals

August 6

August 9

August 10 Underwater Hockey Finals

August 11

August 12

August 13 Squash Champs

August 16

August 17

August 18 Basketball Finals Music Concert

August 19

August 20

August 23 Mid Term Break Sports Week

August 24 Golf Champs

August 25 Science Fair

August 26 Y12 Work Experience

August 27

August 30

August 31 Extra-Curricular Photos

September 1 Y13 History Trip

September 2 Cultural Assembly

September 3 Y11-13 Exams

September 6 Cross-Country Round the Lakes

September 7

September 8 Y10 History Trip

September 9

September 10 Hockey • Wgtn Finals

September 13

September 14 Rugby Awards Hockey Awards

September 15 Y10 Georgraphy Trip Speech Finals

September 16 Debating Lunch Soccer Awards

September 17 TERM THREE ENDS

October 4 TERM FOUR BEGINS

October 5

October 6

October 7

October 8

October 11

October 12

October 13

October 14

October 15

October 18

October 19

October 20 Cultural Assembly Music Concert

October 21

October 22

October 25 Labour Day

October 26

October 27 Y13 Rock Climbing

October 28 Foundation Sport & Cultural Awards

October 29

November 1

November 2

November 3 Tennis Champs

November 4 Leavers’ Dinner

November 5 Last Day for Y11-13

November 8

November 9

November 10 NCEA Exams Begin

November 11 Year 9/10 Exams

November 12 Y9 2005 Induction Day

November 15

November 16

November 17 Volleyball Finals

November 18 Waterpolo Finals

November 19 Y10 Economics Market Day

November 22

November 23 Tennis Champs

November 24

November 25

November 26

November 29

November 30 Senior Prize Giving

December 1 Y11 Prize Giving Waterpolo Finals

December 2

December 3 Y 9/10 Prize Giving TERM FOUR ENDS

TERM THREE BEGINS

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BOARD OF TRUSTEES & STAFF • BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Mr K Taylor - BSc, BCA Chairman Ms J Grady - BA Deputy Chair Mr W Armour - BCA, CA Member Ms A Cottrell - BA, GradDipJ Member Mr M Wikaira - BCA, MBA Member Prof J Prebble - BA, LLB(Hons), BCL (Oxon), JSD (Cornell); Inner Temple Member (co-opted) Mr P Leslie - ME Member (co-opted) Ms A Shaw - BSc Staff Representative Mr J Speight Student Representative (to September, 2004) Mr S Yassaie Student Representative (from September, 2004)

•SENIOR STAFF

Mr RJ Moses - MA(Hons) Mr D Ashby - BSc, MEd Admin(Hons), PGCE (Leeds) Mr M Pallin - BSc Mr R Anderson - BA(Hons) [History] Mr J Mills - BA, BCom [Commerce] Mrs H Benfield

Headmaster Deputy Headmaster Deputy Headmaster Assistant Principal Assistant Principal Administration Manager

• HEADS OF DEPARTMENT

Mrs J McLean - BA [English & Drama] Mr T Costeloe - BEd(Hons) (Loughborough) Mr S Hann - BA, BSc(Hons) Mr J Sharp - BSc(Hons) Mrs A Thompson - BCom Mr V Paulson - BA (Concordia) Ms K Hazledine - BA Ms M Adeane - BA(Hons) Mr D Thorp - BA Mrs D Smithson - MA(Hons), DipTESL Ms M O’Donnell - BBS, DipMedStudies Mr C Blacklock - MA (UEA Norwich) Ms E McHugh - BDes Mr M Lane - BA(Hons), PGCE (Greenwich) Miss G Thomas - BA Mr G Fountain - BA Mr K Tattersall - MA(Hons), CAEFE (Grenoble) Mr J Vercauteren - BA Mr M Bell - BA Mrs K Lloydd - BSc Mr D Harvey - DipTchg Mr M Vaughan - BA Miss R Mabin - MA (To end of Term One) Miss K Macfarlane - BMus(Hons), ATCL (From Term Two) Mr C Wells - BEd Mr C Pollock - BPhyEd Mr R Hawley - BE(Hons) Mr D Keat - BEd Mr E Rosenthal - BSc

Advanced Programmes Art & Art History Biology & Science Chemistry Commerce Computer Studies Cultural Director English Assistant HOD ESOL Film & Media Studies Geography & Social Studies Graphics & Technology Assistant HOD Guidance & Learning Needs History Languages Assistant HOD Maori Mathematics Assistant HOD Assistant HOD Music Physical Education Assistant HOD Physics Sports Director Transition, Careers & Tourism

• STUDENT GUIDANCE

Dr S Slater - PhD, DipEd, MNZAC Mr I Wong-Kee (To end of Term One) Mr J Vatucicilia - BA Aviation (From Term Two) [Mathematics] Mr R Durant - MA [Geography & Social Studies] Ms A Shaw - BSc [Science & Biology] Mr R Corliss - BSc(Hons) [Mathematics] Mr S Lyster - BSc [Mathematics] Mr M Callagher - BA [Mathematics] Mr N Hill - BA [History] Mrs D Smithson - MA(Hons), Dip TESL [ESOL] Mrs L Garrard Mr E Rosenthal - BSc [German. Social Studies & HRD] Ms S Kane - DipPubRel [HRD] Mrs J Sawyer - BEd, DipTESL Mr C McNulty - MA (UC Dublin), BA(Hons) [History] Mrs A Gaskin

Guidance Counsellor Pacific Island Guidance Dean of Year 13 Dean of Year 12 Dean of Year 11 Dean of Year 10 Dean of Year 9 Assistant Dean Dean of International Students International Students Assistant Careers Adviser Transition Manager Learning Support Librarian Manager Homestay Co-ordinator

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Teaching Staff Mr R Adair Mr D Amrein Mr C Beardsworth Mr A Ball Mr P Ballentyne Mr P Bell Mr P Bergin Mr D Boyes Mr C Buys Mr T Calder Mr D Calder Mrs K Chang Mr I Clark Mrs E Cormack Mr A Coulston Mrs M Demuth Mrs P Diederichsen Mr S Douce Mrs J Dunsheath Mr C Edwards Mr N Frew Mr A Goodwin Mrs D Hall Mrs J Hambidge Dr J Horgan Mrs C Izaz Mr A Jaquiery Mr I Johnson-Lee Mr B Kipnis Mr D Langrish Mrs J Mainwaring Mrs J Mather Mr C McNulty Mr E Mouhica Mr P O’Leary Mr N Paul Ms B Polaschek Mr L Rawles Mr M Reynolds Ms H Savage Mr K Savage Mr P Smith Ms A Soeterik Ms P Spearman Mrs J Sun Ms F Thomas Ms J Towers Mr D Tran Mr F Yu

City Guilds Engineering Cert [Graphics & Technology] BSc [Mathematics] [Music] BSc(Hons) [Computer Studies] BBS [Commerce & Business Studies] MFA [Art & Art History] BSc [Science & Chemistry ] BSc(Hons) [Mathematics] BSc [Science & Physics] MA, TrCert [English] BSc [Science & Biology] MSc, BSc(Hons) [Mathematics] BSc [Mathematics] BEd [Mathematics, Career Planning & HRD] BCA [Mathematics] MA - [German] BA(Hons) DipTESL [Social & Pacific Studies] BHort Tech(Hons) [Commerce & HRD] BA(Hons), ATCL [English] BSc [Science, Chemistry & HRD] BPhyEd [Physical Education] MA(Hons) [English] City Guilds Tchg Cert [Tourism & HRD] BA, BCA [Commerce] PhD [Languages] BSc [Mathematics] ME [Mathematics] BSc [Social Studies & Physical Education] BPhyEd [Design & Technology, Physical Education] BSc [Science & Physics] MA(Hons) [Languages] BA [Mathematics] MA (UC Dublin), BA(Hons) [History] BA [Languages] BSc [Science & Biology] BSc, BPhyEd, [Science] BA(Hons), Grad DipArts [English] BPhyEd [Physical Education] BA(Hons) (York), MEd (Bristol), DipTEFLA (Chichester) [English] BA(Hons) [English] BBS [Commerce & Business Studies] BBSocSc, Grad Dip Tour Mgt [Geography & Social Studies] BA [English] BSc [Mathematics] BE (Shang Dong PRC) [Mathematics] BA - [English & ESOL] BA(Hons)[Languages] BFoodTech, MA, DipTESL [ESOL] BA [Mathematics & Languages]

Miss S Benfield Mrs A Bhargave Mr T Bree Mrs A Buxton Mr D Carlton Mr K D’Souza Mrs P Dustin Mr M Fletcher Mrs L Garrard Mrs E Harrison Mrs D Haywood Ms C Kasoulides Mrs M MacLennan Mrs P Neely Mrs H Oldershaw Mrs P Patel Mrs M Sanderson Mr M Sutherland Mr S Tobin

Reception & Administration MSc, Science Technician Maintenance Officer Financial Assistant Groundsman Maintenance Manager First Aid BMus, IT Manager International Assistant Financial Officer Reception & Attendance Bursar Copying Services TTC, Archivist PA to Headmaster Staffroom Services Librarian IT Assistant Assistant Groundskeeper

•SUPPORT STAFF

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Back Row: Ms Joanne Towers, Mrs Penny Diederichsen, Mr Ian Johnson-Lee, Mr Phil Bergin, Mr Kristin Savage, Mr David Calder, Mr Peter O’Leary, Mr Peter Bell, Mr Craig Buys, Mr Nathan Frew, Mr Patrick Smith, Mr David Boyes, Mr David Amrein Sixth Row: Mrs Jane Sun, Mrs Dawn Hall, Mrs Kee Chang, Mr Tim Calder, Mrs Joy Dunsheath, Mrs Jane Hambidge, Mr Lincoln Rawles, Mr Andrew Jaquiery, Ms Helen Savage, Ms Anneke Soeterik, Ms Bronwyn Polaschek, Ms Petra Spearman, Mr Duoung Tran, Mrs Jenny Mainwaring, Mrs Anurahda Bhargave, Mrs Jan Sawyer Fifth Row: Mrs Penny Dustin, Mrs Mary Sanderson, Mr Steve Tobin, Mr Ted Bree, Mrs Louise Garrard, Mr Matt Sutherland, Mr Michael Fletcher, Mr Dave Keat, Mr Dave Calton, Ms Stephanie Kane,Miss Sarah Benfield, Mr Eli BarShalom, Mrs Elaine Harrison, Mrs Paddianne Neely, Mrs Pushpa Patel, Ms Chloe Kasoulides Fourth Row:Mrs Charmaine Izaz, Mrs Heather Oldershaw, Mr Feng Yu, Mr Rob Adair, Mr Eric Mouhica, Mr Dave Langrish, Mr Alan Coulston, Mr Tony Goodwin, Mr Neville Paul, Mr Joe Vatucicilia, Mr Boris Kipnis, Mr Andrew Ball, Mr Callum Edwards, Mr Kelwyn D’Souza, Mrs Edwina Cormack Third Row: Mrs Jan McLean, Mr Nic Hill, Mr Martyn Reynolds, Mr Jaques Vercauteren, Mr Manawaiti Bell, Ms Kirsty Hazledine, Ms Mirsha O’Donnell, Mr Gregor Fountain, Ms Elizabeth McHugh, Mr Darrell Harvey, Mr Victor Paulson, Dr Stuart Slater, Mr Mark Callagher, Mr Steve Lyster Second: Mr Ernie Rosenthal, Mr Chris Pollock, Ms Andrea Shaw, Mr Colm McNulty, Miss Gillian Thomas, Mr Stuart Douce, Mr Matthew Lane, Mr Rob Hawley, Mr Robin Corliss, Mr Paul Ballentyne, Mr Ross Durant, Mr Tim Costeloe, Mr Martin Vaughan, Miss Katie Macfarlane Front Row: Mr Kim Tattersall, Mrs Kerry Lloydd, Mr David Thorp, Ms Margaret Adeane, Mr John Mills, Mr David Ashby, Mr Roger Moses, Mr Michael Pallin, Mr Robert Anderson, Mr Sean Hann, Mrs Andrea Thompson, Mr Chris Wells, Mr Craig Blacklock

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WELLINGTONIAN EDITORIAL • 1954

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ld Boys refer with pride to the “great school” they once attended. If unaware, new boys are quickly reminded of its traditions. But in yet another sense, Wellington College is becoming a “great school”.

Last year it achieved a record roll, and it opens in 1955 with well over a thousand boys. Glancing through these pages, the reader will find much mention made of other transformations; of a West School undergoing a rejuvenation lasting the course of an entire year; of a Lower Ground with its three Rugby fields, innumerable cricket pitches and 440 yards track lost for eight months; and of a Morning Assembly at which no more than threequarters of the school can attend at anyone time. The well of despair may be deepened on reading of an ingloriously lost Tournament.

When, in the throes of such changes, and the challenge that each makes to us, we experience the loss of three men so long identified with the history of the College Mr Cuddie, Mr Joplin, and Mr Thomson - there may come to us a sense almost of crisis. From all this, we feel, there will slowly emerge a new Wellington College, in the building of which we here today may play an important part. The new Wellington College will of course, never be entirely new. Our traditions are strong, they will remain, and we must build on them for the future.

But what exactly are the “traditions” of this school of ours? It is easy to dismiss the term “tradition” as denoting something intangible, and so, inevitably to many of us, slightly unreal. Yet it is possible to discern some features of life at Wellington College that have persisted from days gone by. Some undoubtedly stem from the influence of that great headmaster, Mr J. P. Firth. His motto of “Work hard, play hard” is inseparable from emphasis on courage, concentration and loyalty. Other qualities of steadfastness, reliability and initiative have always been part of the tradition; and perhaps even more prominently the ideas of modesty in success and a refusal to be cast down by reverses.

These, then, are a few elements of the Wellington College tradition. But from another, more general point of view, the traditions of Wellington College are simply what it has meant to the thousands of boys who have passed through its gates. That it has meant something worthwhile is evidenced by the perennial interest of its Old Boys in their old school, and the strength of their Associations.

It is well to remember that tradition is a living, growing thing to which we can all contribute. What, therefore, these times of stress and change demand from all present boys is an effort greater than many past boys have been called to make. The traditions of Wellington College in the past have been made by the best efforts of all those who have “received the light and passed it on.” It rests with us all now to accept the challenge, and by redoubled effort make a worthy contribution to College life now, and the Wellington College of the future.

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HEADMASTER’S ANNUAL REPORT Delivered by Mr Roger Moses at Senior Prize Giving on November 30, 2004

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r Chairman, distinguished guests, members of the Board of Trustees, Parents, Staff and Gentlemen of the School. It is my very real privilege and pleasure to present the 137th Annual Report of the College and my tenth as Headmaster.

2004 has been another highly successful year in all areas of school life. For those senior students in attendance here this evening, I trust that your experience of education is a little more uplifting than that of Woody Allen who claimed I had a terrible education. I attended a school for emotionally disturbed teachers. It is a year in which the Ministry of Education has come to the staggering conclusion that it is good teachers that actually make more of a difference to learning than anything else. A few months ago, I was rummaging through some long lost papers of my late father. He had spent his whole life in education and, in his last year, committed some of his thoughts to paper. One observation he made struck me as being particularly pertinent in the light of the Ministry’s recent profound discoveries: “Often we spoke of the things that made a school great – its tradition, the care it took of individual pupils, the integration of sport, music, drama and hobbies into its life, the academic and moral standards it sets before its pupils. I believe that these things are important and we jettison them at our peril. But most important of all is the quality of staff a school can attract. I believe that people will beat a path for miles to sit in a tin shed at the feet of a good teacher who will encourage and inspire them. If I had the choice of people or things or money I would choose people every time. A staff of good teachers will attract the other things in time. A staff of poor teachers will lose them.”

Like fathers and sons throughout the ages, there were many things over which we argued. On this issue, however, we are in total agreement.

After nearly ten years at the helm of Wellington College, it is appropriate for me to reflect and see where we as an educational community have come over the past decade before commenting briefly on our recently compiled Strategic Plan and future directions.

Unlike other less fortunate school leaders, I inherited a great school with its established traditions and standards. My predecessor, Mr Harvey Rees-Thomas,

had a clearly articulated vision with an unequivocal emphasis on academic achievement, sporting and cultural participation and the importance of a civilised, supportive community. It is a philosophical emphasis with which I concur wholeheartedly and which has been the cornerstone of all endeavour over the past ten years. Any changes, I would suggest, have been evolutionary rather than revolutionary. What then, are some of the hallmarks that have marked our special character over the past ten years?

First and foremost, an academic priority has remained central. There is a danger in the current educational climate that transferable skills are seen as the primary outcome of curriculum delivery.

However, our belief at Wellington College has always been that the acquisition of knowledge has intrinsic merit and does not require justification in terms of readily defined outcomes. G K Chesterton defended the relevance of a broad cultural education nearly one hundred years ago when he made the following pertinent observation. The London suburb of Pimlico, to which he refers, was a rather unsolubrious part of the city: “If anyone asks, as so many are asking: ‘What is the use of my son learning all about Ancient Athens and remote China and medieval guilds and monasteries, and all sorts of dead or distant things, when he is going to be a plumber in Pimlico?’ the answer is obvious enough. The use of it is that he may have some power of comparison, which will not only prevent him from supposing that Pimlico covers the whole planet, but also enable him, while doing full credit to the beauties and virtues of Pimlico, to point out that, here and there, as revealed by alternative experiments, even Pimlico may conceal somewhere a defect.”

Our students perform with real distinction right across the board.

It is easy to highlight such as students, recent Old Boys’ Albert Bollard, who won the

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prestigious Girdlers’ Scholarship to Cambridge in 2001, or Alexis Kalderimis who last year won the inaugural Woolf Fisher Post-graduate Scholarship to Oxford. We could consider the seventyfive scholarship passes gained by our students in the final University Bursaries Examinations in 2003. But perhaps Wellington College’s greatest academic strength is evident in the performance of what Mr Robert Anderson so aptly describes as ‘the average punter’ or ‘middle order batsmen’. The Benchmark Indicators, published annually, provide a very useful comparison with other schools. While it is true that there are ‘lies, damned lies and statistics’, the following figures from 2003 paint a consistent picture: The proportion of our students who entered as Year 9 students and attempted University Bursary was 95.4%.

This compared with 85.8% for other Decile 10 schools, and 50.3% all for

Headmaster’s Report secondary schools.

48.5% of all Wellington College students left with an A or B Bursary, compared with 43.1% for the average Decile 10 School, and 18.5% for all secondary schools nationwide.

94.1% of Wellington College students left with at least Sixth Form Certificate, compared with 86.1% for the average Decile 10 School and 67.1% for all secondary schools. Only 1.3% of our students at Wellington College leave with no formal attainment, compared with 4.6% for Decile 10 schools, and 12.1% nationwide.

Irrespective of what class a student may start in at Wellington College, the vast majority achieve considerable success and move on successfully to tertiary education. An emphasis on competitive, academic striving is a good thing and will continue to be axiomatic of the Wellington College philosophy.

Wellington College, over the last ten years, has remained a centre for sporting excellence.

We have won national competitions in cricket, tennis, crosscountry, underwater hockey, waterpolo, swimming, athletics and rowing. We have gained top three or semi-final placings nationally in rugby, soccer, hockey, basketball, squash, dragon-boating, golf, table-tennis and mountain biking.

Week in, week out, Wellington College students represent their school with great pride. Traditional events prove to be as popular as ever. The McEvedy Shield has been won on seven occasions in the last decade, and the Quadrangular Tournament on five occasions. Through an unashamed emphasis on sporting participation, hundreds of Wellington College students have engendered great friendships beyond the classroom and developed a unique sense of pride in their school.

Perhaps one of the very pleasing developments over the past ten years has been an increased emphasis and consequent flourishing of the Arts.

Nowhere is this sense of balance reflected better than at the annual Foundation Sport and Cultural Awards Dinner which has become a glittering occasion.

The annual Shakespearian production, directed by Mrs Jan McLean, is always a highlight and, in a very real sense, has set the standard for all other cultural activities. Debating now attracts over one hundred participants and this year was spectacularly successful with the selection of Stephen Whittington and

Lewis Bollard to the national team. The quality of our annual speech competition goes from strength to strength, and all students in the school participate in this vitally important activity. Under the inspirational leadership of Miss Rosie Mabin and more latterly, Miss Katie Macfarlane, music has thrived, not only on an individual level but especially through the orchestra, jazz band, concert band, choir and barbershop chorus.

Many students have gained success at a national level and performances at both assembly and through regular concerts have been inspirational. Particularly gratifying over the past few years has been the emergence of Stage Challenge as a Wellington College favourite – at the risk of drawing invidious comparisons, a kind of ‘McEvedy indoors’. It is worth noting how few boys seem to participate in the entries from co-educational schools compared with the unbridled enthusiasm of our cast of thousands.

The emergency of the poetry groups, creative writing groups and a vibrant Art Department are all indicative of a school culture where the artistic spirit is both nurtured and celebrated.

It has often been said that a school’s successes count for little if they fail to take place in a civilised environment where a concern for others is ignored.

One of the very pleasing developments over the past decade has been an increased awareness of our moral and ethical obligation to assist others in need of support. The growth of Peer Support, assisted by the Port Nicholson Rotary Club, has been a welcome innovation in the pastoral life of the school. So too has been the development of a Yellow Ribbon group with its key message that it’s ‘OK to seek for help’.

Perhaps most notable in terms of its school-wide participation, has been the emergence of the World Vision 40Hour Runathon. Famines don’t work particularly well in a boys’ school. We used to raise several hundred dollars.

Under the inspired leadership of Mr Paul Ballentyne and his team of student leaders, Wellington College this year raised $74,000, the most ever by a school in the history of the 40-Hour Famine. It has become a quintessential Wellington College activity and not only fosters a sense of international responsibility but also provides valuable leadership experience. We were honoured this year when Adam Cahill was one of three students chosen from throughout New Zealand to visit World Vision projects in Cambodia. The golden rule of ‘Do

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unto others as you would have them do unto you’ is powerful in its simplicity and transcends particularities of nation, race, class and creed. It is timeless in its message but needs to be reaffirmed in every generation.

While a school’s physical environment is not as important as the quality of its teaching faculty, it does nevertheless make a major difference. The last ten years have seen significant changes in the campus at Wellington College.

New buildings include the Art Block, the Rees-Thomas Science Block, the Girvan Library and the Student Centre.

Refurbishments have occurred to the classrooms in the top two floors of the Tower Block, the Old Boys’ Gymnasium, the International Students’ Centre, the Observatory, the Pavilion and the Atrium.

Much credit must be given to our two Administration Managers, Mesdames Margaret Skews and Heather Benfield, who have worked so hard in overseeing these changes. Particular thanks are in order to Mr Kelwyn D’Souza, our Property Manager, who has done such a phenomenal job in both maintaining and upgrading the facilities. He has literally saved the College hundreds of thousands of dollars over the eight years he has been with us.

Where, then, do we go in the next five years? Our recent Strategic Planning exercise has been comprehensive in its consultation and has incorporated suggestions from students, staff, parents and support groups. It is worth summarising the seven aspirations of Strategic Intent: • NCEA is accepted, modified and creatively and sensibly implemented and the school’s academic results are amongst the highest in the country.

• Excellence is maintained and improved across all sporting and cultural activities and the infrastructure that ensures participation and the standards achieved are lifted.

• Cultural diversity will continue to be celebrated and we will encourage equal participation in cultural activities as for sport.

• There will be ongoing improvement of the grounds, with first class facilities to support the various sports using those grounds.

• The school will seek to ensure that there is a body of happy, highlytrained and motivated staff, and the

professional development of individual teachers will be closely linked to schoolwide emphases.

• The school will examine those practices and activities that make for a Wellington College culture. These elements will be reinforced and the ethnic diversity of the school will be further celebrated.

• For every boy who enrols at Wellington College, intellectual excellence at his own level will remain the top priority.

In the recent history of Wellington College, there is much of which we can be justifiably proud. However, if we are to continue to improve, there are major challenges ahead which I welcome.

Appreciation to the Board

The College is very fortunate in being governed by such a supportive and proactive Board of Trustees. Elections were held in April this year. Dr Keith McLea left the Board after four years of committed service to Wellington College. He served both as Deputy Chair and as Chairman of the Personnel Subcommittee. The new Board contains a number of members who are serving a second or third term. Mr Keith Taylor continues as Chairman after serving for six years on the Board. His sacrificial giving of time is appreciated greatly. Mr Bill Armour was elected for a second term and continues to be responsible for Finance. Dr John Prebble continues for a second term in his role as Chair of the Curriculum Sub-committee, as does Ms Anna Cottrell who brings her considerable expertise to bear in heading up the Communications Subcommittee.

Ms Janelle Grady was also re-elected to the Board and is the Deputy Chair. Her experience in matters educational has been of immense value in bringing together our Strategic Plan for 2004-2009. Mr Martin Wikaira was the first Maori elected to the Board of Trustees since the introduction of Tomorrow’s Schools. A former Deputy Principal and lecturer at the Wellington College of Education, he now has a very senior role at the Ministry of Culture and Heritage. He chairs the Discipline Sub-committee and is already bringing a very valuable role to our developing bi-cultural perspective. Mr Peter Leslie was co-opted to the Board to head up the Property Sub-committee. His experience is also proving invaluable as we consider future development of the College campus. Ms Andrea Shaw is a very popular Staff Representative

who has agreed to serve a second term, and James Speight has been a superb Student Representative who has displayed both unbridled energy, maturity and commitment. He has been succeeded recently by Shahed Yassaie.

The main focus for the year has been the development of the new Strategic Plan and this has been both a challenging and worthwhile exercise.

Academic Sucesses Throughout The Year

This has been the third successive year in which another level of NCEA has commenced. Not only have we seen the introduction of Level 3 but also Level 4 or the new Scholarship Examinations.

Under-resourcing and questions over moderation still remain of great concern to staff.

• University Entrance, Bursaries and Scholarship Examinations In 2003, the final year of the Bursaries Examination, Wellington College gained its best ever results. Of those who sat five subjects, 88.5% gained an ‘A’ or ‘B’ Bursary. 95.4% of those entering as Year 9 students attempted Bursary as opposed to a national mean of 50.3% and a mean of 85.8% for Decile 10 students. This once again emphasises how well the ‘average punter’ performs in external examinations. In addition, 94.1% of all Wellington College students leave with at least Sixth Form Certificate, as opposed to a national mean of 67.1% and a mean in Decile 10 schools of 86.1%.

In 2003, the results were as follows: Scholarships * 75 ‘A’ Bursary Awards 67 ‘B’ Bursary Awards 64 Papers ‘B’ or above 55.7% Overall subject pass rate 80.3% (the highest on record) * This includes six scholarship mark equivalents for students who sat fewer than three Bursary subjects and are therefore deemed ineligible to be granted a scholarship.

• NCEA Year 12 Candidates 2003 was the first year at which NCEA Level 2 was offered.

Credits Attained (%) – 80.9% – 72.4% (national mean) – 77.3% (Decile 10 mean) NCEA Qualification (Year 9 Entrants – 82.2% - 49.9% (National mean) – 65.7% (Decile 10 mean) NCEA Year 11 Candidates

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2003 was the second year at which NCEA Level 1 was offered.

Credits Attained (%) – 84.7% – 74.5% (National mean) – 81.1% (Decile 10 mean) NCEA Qualification/Year 9 Entrants (%) – 85.9% – 53.6% (National mean) – 79.4% (Decile 10 mean) Our pass rate for Excellence at both Level 1 and Level 2 was the highest of any state school in the Wellington region. However, as the situation at Cambridge High School has shown, statistics can be manipulated in the NCEA system and national common policies need to be established over such matters as reassessment and the submission of non-achievement for internal standards.

Competition Successes Throughout The Year

During 2004, students at Wellington College have entered a variety of academic competitions in many areas.

Some of the highlights include the following: • Economics Year 13 students Lewis Bollard, David O’Grady, Cameron Speirs-Hutton and Brent Thurlow achieved distinction (top 20% in the country) in the University of Auckland 2004 New Zealand Economics competition.

• Mathematics Woody Cizadlo (Year 10) and Jack Newberry (Year 11) came in the top 30 of their year level at the National Bank Mathematics competition. Luke Sutherland (Year 13) was selected as a finalist in the Eton Senior Mathematics competition held in Christchurch.

• English The following students were awarded Certificates of High Distinction (top 1%) in the Australian Schools’ English competition: Rhys Davies, Rafe Hampson and Sam Reese (Year 10). Milton Brown and

Headmaster’s Report Hunter Douglas (Year 11). Michael Baker (Year 13) was highly commended in the Bell Gully Secondary Schools’ Poetry competition.

• Science The following students were awarded Certificates of High Distinction (Top 1%) in the Australian Schools’ Science competition: Toby Newberry, Hunter Douglas and Matthew Nicholson (Year 9). Scott Mullan (Year 10).

2004 Science Fair Winners Experimental Physical Science: Jeremy Yee (Year 9).

Principles of Physical Science: Alex McCutcheon (Year 10).

Experimental Biological Science: Tim Banks (Year 9).

Principles of Biological Science: Matthew Woolley (Year 9).

• French Rafe Hampson was 1st equal in Year 10, and Chris Harker was 1st equal in Year 12, in the Alliance Française Concours Oral competition.

• German Abhijit Vinjimoore was 1st in Year 9 in the Goethe Society German Oral competition. Sam Reese was second in Year 10. The Dr Jacoby Prize for overall winner Years 9-11 was Abhijit Vinjimoore.

• Latin Gold Award in American Classical League examination: Alastair Dunne and Stephen Whittington (Year 13).

Nicholas Braae and Nicholas Chan (Year 12).

• Rugby It was another excellent season for our teams. The 1st XV had a vintage season, winning the Wellington Championship against old rivals, St Patrick’s (Silverstream). They also won the Quadrangular Tournament and defeated both Auckland Grammar School and Napier Boys’ High School.

The Under 75A and Under 15A teams won their respective competitions and the Under 15A were third in the national tournament. Dane Coles, Tom Everton, Sak Letufuga, Tama Makamaka, Chris Middleton and Tomasi Palu were also selected to play for the Hurricanes Secondary Schools’ team.

• Soccer Over 20 teams were fielded once again in local competitions. The 1st XI had a good season to finish in the top eight at the New Zealand Secondary Schools’ Tournament, despite a horror run with injury. Chris Chang, Grant Stephens and Mikey Halikias all played for the NZ Secondary Schools’ team. Nick Tarrant, Sam Peters and Tim Mather were selected for the New Zealand U15 team which played in both Italy and Malaysia.

• Hockey Once again, the Hockey Club fielded nine teams in local competition. The 1st XI were a little disappointing in local competition, finishing in midtable, but concluded the season on a high note by winning their tournament, the Mayhill Cup, and thereby winning promotion to the India Shield for 2005.

Alex Shaw and Sandeep Naik were members of the Wellington team that won the Under 15 National Hockey Championships.

• Underwater Hockey The Senior A team were a little disappointing in coming seventh at the national tournament, after finishing joint second in pool play but missing out on qualifying for the semi-finals through goal difference. The Junior A played extremely well to finish runners up to Hutt International Boys’ School. Andrew Underwood and Alex McCutcheon were both named in the tournament team.

John Mills, Guy MacDiarmid and Oliver Van Rooyen were all selected for the National Under 19 Open squad for the Southern Hemisphere Championships.

• Waterpolo The Senior A team completed a successful season, winning a silver medal in the North Island Championships and a bronze medal in the National Secondary Schools’ Championship. Jonathan Ross won ‘Player of the Tournament’ at both events. Mark Ryan and Joseph Judd have been chosen to represent New Zealand at Under 19 level, and Jonathan Ross and Sefa Tuiasau at Under 17 level.

• Cross-Country While our Cross-Country team did not quite reach the heights of last year, there were nevertheless some outstanding performances. The Year 9 team ran extremely well at the National Secondary Schools’ Cross-Country Championships to finish second in the six-to-count and third in the three-to-count. The Seniors’ finished a narrow second in the three to count. Terefe Ejigu, a Year 11 student, finished third in the Senior event, after leading with 50 metres to go.

The Year 9 team had a great year, winning the three and six man team events at the Wellington Cross Country and Road Running Championships.

• Geography Ravi Mistry was 1st and George Tylee was highly commended in the NZ Board of Geography Teachers’ Year 13 Planning and Decision Making Project competition.

• Social Studies Newspaper in Education Current Affairs Quiz: 1st – Ben Mackey, Yiyan Chuah, Abhijit Vinjimoore and Matthew Dodd.

2nd – Rafe Hampson, Jaz Morris, Sam Reese and Michael Trigg.

Sporting Activities

It has been another great year for sporting activities at Wellington College.

Well over 20 students represented New Zealand at various levels and 16 students were nominated for the Wellington College Sport Awards evening.

A very jubilant 1st XV celebrate the 2004 Quadrangular win at Christ’s College

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Headmaster’s Report The Under 17 Novice Four - Gold Medalists at the Maadi Cup

They also won the Karori Relays, the Stadium Road Race and the prestigious Round the Lake Relay at Wanganui where the group won both A and B team races.

Terefe Ejigu won the 16 and under grade at the National Club Cross Country Championships held in Hastings. Matthew Singleton represented New Zealand at the World Mountain Running Championships held in Sauze d’Oulx near Turin in Italy.

• Rowing The Rowing Squad has enjoyed another great season.

At the North Island Secondary Schools’ Regatta held at Lake Karapiro, the Under 17 Novice 8, the Under 17 Novice 4, the Under 17 Double and the Under 19 Double all won gold medals. At the Maadi Cup Regatta at Twizel, the Under 17 Novice 4 of Sam Sullivan, Tom Deacon, Jack Wiley, Jonathan Abernethy and cox, Henry Thomas, won a gold medal, and the Under 19 Double of Robert Macann and Matt Archibald won a bronze medal. Edward Stace has been chosen to represent New Zealand at Under 20 level.

• Cricket The College continues to field over twenty teams in this most popular of summer sports. The 1st XI had an excellent season, winning traditionals against Wanganui Collegiate, Palmerston North Boys’ High School and Napier Boys’ High School. Once again, in the return fixture, we were beaten narrowly by Palmerston North Boys’ High School in the Gillette Cup, after emerging as the Wellington one day champions. A large number of students won representation status, and Ashley Newdick k was nominated for ‘Wellington Cricketer of the Year’ after scoring four centuries in Term One. The Cricket Club is very grateful to Mr Rick Mudgway for the excellent leadership he has provided.

• Basketball The Senior A team performed well in the local competition to finish runnersup to the Mana College team which won the Wellington Team of the Year.

They were very disappointed to miss out on qualifying for the national championship. The Junior A team were runners-up in the Central Zone Championships held in Wanganui.

Robert Hartley, Thomas Webb, Dion Prewster, David Beck and Matiu Wikaira have all been chosen for New Zealand squads at their various age levels.

• Squash After finishing third at the National Championships last year, 2004 was a year of rebuilding. The Senior A team finished mid-table at the Nationals and our Junior A team won the local league.

• Badminton Although our teams did not enjoy great success this year, many students were involved.

Mathan Thevakulasingam and Sam Wilson won the Senior Doubles Plate Final at the Wellington Regional Championships.

• Dragon Boating Wellington College won the Wellington title for the sixth time in seven years.

• Tennis Tennis has bounced back strongly as a major sport at Wellington College, after several quiet years. Our Senior A team convincingly beat Rathkeale College in the final of the Regional Championships, and thereby qualified for the National Secondary Schools’ Championships where we finished a very creditable fifth.

Robert Foy was chosen as Wellington Secondary Schools’ Player of the Year, and has been chosen for a New Zealand squad at his age level. Michael Joblin, a Year 9 student, was also chosen as part of a New Zealand squad at his age level. The future of Tennis at Wellington College is looking very strong.

• Yachting As has been the case for the last few years, the Wellington College Yachting team won the Wellington Regional Team’s Regatta and the Wellington Secondary Schools’ Regatta, thereby qualifying for the Teams Racing Nationals in Timaru. There the team competed with real credit to finish fifth, just out of the elusive Top Four finish.

Aaron Hume-Merry and A Jono Hanns both represented New Zealand in Yachting this year, as did Tom Taylor in Windsurfing.

• Softball The Senior A team played very well to retain its Wellington Secondary Schools’ title.

Tristram LupoSamoa was chosen to represent NZ at the Under 19 level.

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• Swimming Wellington College continues to

Headmaster’s Report dominate the region in all inter-school meets. The Relay team won the Huia Cup for the fifteenth consecutive year.

At the North Island Secondary Schools’ Championships, Wellington College topped the medal table with seven gold, two silver and four bronze medals. A number of swimmers have performed with distinction at national level, but Damian Braddock has dominated the sport for five years at the College. He was named as both Wellington Swimmer of the Year and Wellington College Sport Swimmer of the Year. Thomas Heard, a Year 9 student, has also had a number of tremendous results culminating in records in both the 1500 metre and 800 metre events at the Wellington Long Distance Championships.

• Athletics Regaining the McEvedy Shield by the second highest margin of 81 points was a real highlight for the College as a whole.

Notable performances included a record in the Senior Boys’ High Jump for Mark Tinkle, four wins for Dion Prewster, two wins for Gareth James, two wins for Brendon Blacklaws, two wins for Zaan Janse, two wins for Matthew Hope and two wins for Terefe Ejigu.

At the National Secondary Schools’ Championships, Matthew Singleton successfully defended his Senior 800 metre title while Terefe Ejigu was second in the Junior 1500 metres. In the National Championships, Mark Tinkle came third in the Under 19 High Jump and Terefe Ejigu came second in the Under 16 1500 metres. Mark Tinkle has been chosen to represent New Zealand in the Youth Commonwealth Games to be held at Bendigo.

• Lawn Bowls Tim Sampson and Oliver Van Rooyen won the Regional Pairs Championships again and now compete at the Nationals.

They were chosen as College Sport Bowlers of the Year.

• Canoe Polo Canoe Polo continues to grow in popularity at Wellington College and our Senior A team competed at the Secondary Schools’ National Championships.

David Isaacs was selected to represent New Zealand at Under 18 level in a three match series against Australia.

• Croquet The College A team of William Irving, Andrew Tringham, Luke Sutherland and Stephen Whittington shared the Wellington title with Tawa College.

• Golf Numbers playing golf for the College continue to grow. While we did not enjoy spectacular success in local competition this year, our team was young and will be much more competitive in 2005.

• Volleyball For a number of years, this very popular world-wide sport has had a low profile at the College. This is now changing and our Senior A and Junior A teams have competed at national championships.

The Senior A team should be much more competitive in 2005.

• Triathlon In the Wellington Secondary Schools’ Championship, the College team came second overall. Andrew Crowley won the Intermediate Boys’ race and Hayden Kean was third in the Senior Boys’.

• Judo In the Under 14 group, Daniel Morris won two gold medals at the Wellington Championships. In the North Island Grade Tournament in Wainuiomata, Julian Osborne was first in the Young Man’s Restricted Kyu. It is particularly pleasing to see the emergence of several new sports at Wellington College during 2004.

• Mountain Biking This sport is becoming increasingly popular at Wellington College. Ben Sanders won a silver medal in the National Secondary Schools’ Mountain Biking Championships in Levin.

• Orienteering Our teams continue to develop in this challenging sport and, in particular, at Junior level. Wellington College won the North Island Junior Relay Championships by four minutes. The team consisted of David Reynolds, Kieran Patchell and Nick Johnston.

• Table Tennis The Senior A team, consisting of Boris Trifunovich, Callum Rusbridge and Joseph Chan-Goldstein, won the Wellington Secondary Schools’ Tournament. While not emulating last year’s top three finish at the National Championships, they played well and just missed out on the semi-finals.

• Kayaking Martyn McDowell represented New Zealand with distinction in the Australian Grand Prix. He also competed in the New Zealand Championships at Lake Pupuke, winning two gold medals and a bronze medal in the Under 19 division.

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• Touch The Junior A team won the Wellington Zone League and were semi-finalists in the Wellington Junior Knockout Tournament. The Senior A team were also semi-finalists in their Knockout Tournament.

• Surfing The Surfing Academy is going from strength to strength. Weekly meetings and instruction and trips at the weekends has seen a real growth in the number of students involved.

• Shooting Under the enthusiastic leadership of Mr David Amrein, Shooting is becoming a popular sport at College. Michael Grain, Daniel Buckton and Sam Denby were all selected for the Wellington Secondary Schools’ team.

• Road Cycling A team of six students competed in the Tour of Blenheim and Nelson. Although our team members were inexperienced, Rob Macann finished sixth overall.

College Sport Dominion Post Awards Sixteen of our students were finalists in the Dominion Post Regional Sportsperson of the Year awards.

Damian Braddock..................Swimming Terefe Ejigu......................Cross-Country Robert Foy......................................Tennis Michael Joblin...............................Tennis Aaron Hume-Merry...................Yachting Tama Makamaka...........................Rugby Ashley Newdick............................Cricket Dion Prewster..........................Basketball Tim Sampson/Oliver Van Rooyen Lawn Bowls Tristram Lupo-Samoa.................Softball John Mills................Underwater Hockey Jono Ross.................................Waterpolo Tom Taylor...........................Windsurfing Mark Tinkle................................Athletics Andrew Truesdale........................Official Awards were won by Robert Foy, Aaron Hume-Merry, Damian Braddock, Oliver Van Rooyen, Tim Sampson and Tom Taylor.

Mr Dave Keat deserves thanks for the work he has put in as Director of Sport.

Cultural Activities

2004 has been an exceptional year in a wide range of cultural activities. Some of the most memorable include the following: • Richard III After five months of rehearsals, nearly

Headmaster’s Report fifty students were involved in bringing Shakespeare’s most memorable villain to the stage. Elliot Travers gave an extraordinary performance as Richard.

He was ably assisted by Jack Howard (Buckingham), James Dalgleish (Hastings), Tim Crawshaw (Stanley) and Tama Wawatai (Richmond). Andrew Tringham was a superb Lighting Designer. This production was Mrs Jan McLean’s seventeenth in a row, a remarkable achievement.

• Lovelock’s Dream Run Under the direction of Ms Bronwyn Polaschek, a three-night season of this New Zealand play ran in Term One. Nic Sampson’s performance of the misfit, Howard, was memorable, as was Joseph Moore’s portrayal of the uncertain Nick Huriwai, and Arty Papageorgiou made a nasty school bully named Pike. It was very enjoyable to see the Brierley Theatre used in a creative way to produce this amusing but poignant show.

• Junior Drama The annual production, this year called Calzoncillos Marrones, had a very successful three night season. Written and directed by Elliot Travers, Nic Sampson, Tom McCarthy, Matthew Gale and Drew Chappell, the production had the usual ‘cast of thousands’ and a mix of super-sleuths, a ferocious headmaster, geeky schoolboy and a wonderful array of fairytale characters, hell-bent on solving a crime. Standout performances came from Miles Calder, Joseph Moore and James Dawson.

• Stage Challenge For the first time since entering this competition four years ago, Wellington College won the regional competition.

This year’s performance, entitled Stand Up, was about twentieth century protest and covered such events as Ghandi’s peaceful resistance, the Springbok Tour of 1981, protest against nuclear testing and finally, the protest in Tiananmen Square. This very popular, studentdirected production was guided ably by Nathan Parr (Director), Philip Thomson (Producer), Luke Hribar and Lewis Bollard (Backstage).

Well over one hundred students were involved in this visual spectacular which brought a rapturous response from the packed Events Centre.

• Sheilah Winn Festival of Shakespeare This very popular national competition runs over Queen’s Birthday Weekend and attracts performances from over 350 students representing 38 schools.

The combined Wellington College, Wellington East Girls’ College and Scots College production of Richard III included Joseph Moore, Alex Grady, Alex Olssen and Nic Sampson who played the role of Richard and co-directed the production. The group won six awards at the Festival, and Nick was named as most outstanding performer. Nic has subsequently been chosen to do a course at the Globe Theatre in London.

• Cabaret Wellington College students, Fergus and Alex Grady, performed in the Queen Margaret College production of Cabaret.

James Wylie played in the orchestra.

• The Boyfriend Ten of our students took part in the Samuel Marsden Collegiate production of The Boyfriend. Lead roles were played

by Tom McCarthy and Alex Grady.

• Debating The success of this year’s debaters is unlikely to be repeated for many years to come. Three of our seniors, Stephen Whittington, Lewis Bollard and Jono Willis, were chosen as part of the sixperson Wellington regional debating squad to compete at the nationals.

Stephen and Lewis’s team won the final, and both students were named in the New Zealand team to go to the World Competition in Canada. Stephen was named as ‘best speaker’ at the national competition, and Lewis was named as captain of the team. In addition, Jono Willis received a ‘highly commended’ award.

The same three students retained the Henning Trophy, the premier secondary schools’ Debating competition. Many other College teams

enjoyed great success throughout the year, most notably the Senior Certificate 2 and Senior Certificate 3 teams, who debated against each other in the final of the Senior Certificate Grade. With well over 100 students involved in Debating, the future appears to be in very good hands.

• Public Speaking Well over 1,000 students take part in the College’s Public Speaking Competition.

The standard this year was very high and the three winners included Charlie Ogilvie-Lee (Junior section – the Roy C Carwell-Cook Memorial Cup), Joseph Moore (Intermediate section – the Sir Alexander Gray KTKC Memorial Cup) and Robert Osman (Senior section – the Sir Michael Hardie Boys Cup). The Impromptu Speech Competition was won by Stephen Whittington. Having won the Wellington regional competition of the United Nations Association Speech Contest, Lewis Bollard went through to the finals. He was also second in the Lions National Public Speaking Competition. Both Penetaui Kleskovic and Jacob Monk-Taingahue represented Wellington College well in the Nga Manu Korero Competition. In the Stockley Cup Competition for Public Speaking, Matthew Dodd was judged best junior speaker.

• Kapa Haka – Nga Taonga a Tara The Kapa Haka group, run in conjunction with Wellington Girls’ College, has grown in stature throughout the year. The group has had a real impact on the College, teaching the whole school the haka for McEvedy, and providing a challenge at other major events such as the Dragon Boating, World Vision Runathon and Cultural Fortnight. Led by Nathan Parr, the group has also provided a powhiri on a number of special occasions, such as the visit to the College of the former Governor-General, Sir Michael Hardie Boys.

Wellington College takes first place in the 2004 Stage Challenge

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• International Students’ Club With over 80 International students at Wellington College and many students who have come to New Zealand as recent migrants, the International Students’ Club is assuming an increasingly important role in the College. Kartik Retna Retna, from Singapore, provided excellent leadership as the club was involved in a number

Headmaster’s Report of sporting competitions and meetings throughout the year. We are hoping to extend its role next year in developing an international awareness for New Zealand students.

• Chess The Wellington College Chess Club has met throughout the course of the year.

After several rounds of elimination involving over thirty students, two clear champions have emerged. Daniel Kung is the Senior Champion and Khoi Dinh is the Junior Champion.

• Bridge A keen group of Bridge players formed during the course of the year. Tutorials were given under the direction of Mr Alan Grant from the Wellington Contract Bridge Club.

• Theatresports Theatresports continued to be a very popular lunchtime activity in a group run by some Wellington College Old Boys.

• Music We were very sad to farewell Miss Rosey Mabin as HOD Music at the end of Term One after her promotion to the position of Deputy Principal at Queen Margaret College. She was an outstanding HOD Music for seven years. Her successor, Miss Katie Macfarlane, has continued in this tradition and is doing an exceptional job in continuing to lift the profile of Music at the College. The following are a number of highlights: The Big Band went from strength to strength throughout the year. They performed with real credit at the Tauranga Jazz Festival and in the Wellington High Schools’ Jazz competition. Both Mark Turner and James Wylie are members of the Victoria University Academy Jazz programme.

Coke Smokefree Rockquest – Mark Turner and Zack Marshall in their group, The Henderson Experience, came second in the Regional Final and thereby gained selection to the National Final.

Both the Concert Band and the Orchestra have grown in numbers throughout the year. It has been uplifting to have regular performances at both Music Concerts and in Assembly.

Barbershop Chorus – this group has doubled in size since last year under the direction of Mr Anthony Corrington and Ms Katie Macfarlane. The boys sang extremely well to come fourth in the Wellington Barbershop Competition. In

the Barbershop Quartet section, Tomasi Palu, Manaia Ete, Iafeta Fa’apusa and Ben Allnat also performed with real credit.

Chamber Music Competition.

The Regional Chamber Music competition was held at Victoria University and featured thirty groups performing classical chamber music from Baroque to contemporary styles. James Wylie and his group performed with outstanding flair to win first place and proceed to the National Finals in Christchurch.

Although not winning the competition there, they were praised highly by the judges.

With limited time allocated to her role, Ms Kirsty Hazledine goes far and beyond the call of duty in her role as Cultural Director. That the Arts are burgeoning at Wellington College is very much a reflection of her energy and enthusiasm.

Community Support

As Headmaster, I continue to be grateful to the support groups who strive so tirelessly to support the College in a plethora of ways.

The Parents’ Association has continued to meet on a monthly basis under the leadership of Mr Ross Campbell.

The Parents’ Association is primarily responsible for administering the donations that are directed to the development of Information Technology, items which help classroom teaching and a special project. With the increased emphasis on ICT in the classroom, the role performed here by the Parents’ Association is invaluable.

College Mothers also meets on a monthly basis and has continued to attract large numbers to its lunchtime activities. The Uniform Room is run most effectively

by Mrs Sonja Braddock and her very committed team. As well as providing uniforms at a very reasonable price, it puts thousands of dollars back into the life of the College. This year, College mothers was chaired very ably by Mrs Shona Willis. As well as the professional discussions that take place at the lunchtime meetings, the luncheons provided for staff, new parents, student leaders, inter-school fixtures and leavers is appreciated greatly. There is some suggestion that College Mothers and the Parents’ Association may liaise more closely in organising meetings which are of common interest to parents. The changing nature of families and working parents means that some kind of review

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of respective roles is appropriate.

The Wellington College Old Boys’ Association and College Foundation.

This year has seen an evolving closer relationship between these two complementary groups. Mr Bob Slade, President of the Old Boys Association, has been incredibly supportive and a regular attender at College functions.

Mr Harvey Rees-Thomas, former Headmaster, has taken on the role of Chairman of the Foundation. There are some very clear ideas emerging on fundraising and a new infusion of enthusiasm. The Foundation continues to support the highly successful Sport and Cultural Awards Dinner at which the guest speakers were Caroline and Georgina Evers-Swindell.

Sports Clubs within the College. With sporting activity such a vital dimension of College life, it would be impossible to maintain the infrastructure without the support of so many parents and supporters.

Rugby, Cricket, Soccer, Hockey and Rowing are all run on a club basis, and Basketball is also looking to adopt a club structure. The expertise and commitment evident in these clubs is the true spirit of ‘Tomorrow’s Schools’ in practice, where there is partnership between students, staff, parents and supporters.

Appointments and Farewells

During 2004, the appointments were made:

following

Mr Philip Bergin....Chemistry & Science Mr Peter O’Leary........Biology & Science Mr David Calder.........Biology & Science Mr Craig Buys.............Physics & Science Ms Joanne Towers.........................French Mr David Langrish.....Physics & Science Mr Andrew Jaquiery...........Mathematics Mr Joe Vatucicila.........Mathematics & as Pasifika Youth Worker Ms Monika Demuth...................German Mr Craig Beardsworth...................Music Mr Barry Jackson..................Computing Mr Andrew Ball......................Computing Ms Felicity Thomas........English & ESOL Ms Sarah Benfield...................Reception Mrs Sue Mills................................Library Miss Rosey Mabin resigned as Head of Music after Term One when she was appointed Deputy Principal at Queen Margaret College. Miss Mabin was a superb Head of Department who had done much to enhance the profile of Music since her appointment at the beginning of 1998. Her effervescent personality, boundless energy and love of her students made Miss Mabin a

Headmaster’s Report popular and highly influential member of staff.

There are a number of staff for whom this will be their last formal occasion: Mr Peter Bell leaves Wellington College after five years as a teacher of Art and Art History to take up a position in Hong Kong. He is a wonderfully dedicated member of staff who has made a real impact in the Art Department.

He has also given excellent service to the school as organiser of Tennis. We wish Mr Bell and his family all the very best in his new venture.

College after five years teaching French in a part-time capacity. Mr Mouhica has a dynamic presence in the classroom and has taken French trips to Noumea.

He and his young family are moving to the South Island to experience life in another part of the country. Mr Mouhica this year represented New Zealand in Handball in an Olympic qualifying tournament.

Ms Bronwyn Polaschek leaves us after

students who have learning difficulties.

She has also been an effective teacher of Social Studies.

Ms Anneke Soeterik leaves Wellington College after eighteen months teaching English and ESOL. She is moving to the Hawke’s Bay and has been appointed to a position at Napier Girls’ High School.

Ms Soeterik has been a committed classroom teacher, and has made an excellent contribution during her short time with us.

To Those Who Are Leaving

For many of you, this will be your last official function at Wellington College. How quickly Mr Mark Callagher leaves five years passes. You are the class of the new millennium Wellington College after eleven with all the hope and promise years of great commitment to that new beginnings afford. I take up a teaching position in London. First and foremost, Mr am sure that for many of you, Callagher is a superb classroom like me, it seems no time at all since so many gathered on the teacher who has taught both waterfront to farewell 1999 and Mathematics and History. His to welcome in 2000. You have use of ICT in the classroom is an been a great bunch of young inspiration to all. Mr Callagher men and your contribution to has also been a highly effective THE SENIOR MANAGEMENT TEAM this great school in so many Dean for the last eight years, and Back (L-R): Mr Robert Anderson, Mrs Heather Benfield, Mr John Mills ways has enriched my life. has coached Rugby to 2nd XV Front: Mr David Ashby, Mr Roger Moses, Mr Michael Pallin Your good humour, enjoyment level. He also gave many years of life and pride in what of service as organiser of Rugby Wellington College has to offer in the College. Mr Callagher’s dedication to his position has extended two and a half years to further her was personified for me in that hilarious academic studies in the United Kingdom. Leavers’ Dinner just a few weeks ago. well and beyond the call of duty.

She is a brilliant young teacher of English After seeing my alter ego, Chris Chang, Mrs Penny Diederichsen has taught who is a genuine academic of the highest perform so convincingly, I feel my days Her classes are challenged as Headmaster of Wellington College are Social Studies and Geography at order.

Wellington College for the last four intellectually and she commands numbered! Hold on to the values we have years. She has distinctive skills in the respect from all students. This year, she tried to engender at school. Compete to creation of resources and has made a directed a superb production, Lovelock’s the best of your ability at whatever you great contribution to the College in this Dream Run. Ms Polaschek has made a do, do not take yourself too seriously capacity. Mrs Diederichsen has been real impact in her time with us and she and maintain a compassionate heart. appointed to a position in Geography will be sorely missed.

Like many people here, I come from a and Social Studies at Samuel Marsden Christian tradition. However, whatever Collegiate, and we wish her all the very Mr Chris Pollock leaves Wellington one’s beliefs, it would be difficult to best in her new position.

College on promotion after four years as disagree with the famous words of St Assistant Head of Department to take up Paul. In this passage, the word ‘love’ Ms Elizabeth McHugh resigns from a position as HOD Physical Education at is very close to the Maori concept of her position as Head of Graphics and Hastings Boys’ High School. Mr Pollock ‘aroha’, a deep concern for the welfare Technology after five years at Wellington has been a very popular member of staff of others who are not necessarily our College. After her initial appointment as and has contributed greatly in the extra- family or friends. It is an appropriate an assistant teacher, Ms McHugh gained curricular life of the College. He has note on which to conclude the year and rapid promotion and was appointed as also become established firmly as one of to move on to a new phase of life.

Head of Department after three years. New Zealand’s leading Rugby referees.

“Love is kind and patient She has done a remarkable job and her We will watch the development of his never jealous, boastful, proud or rude. students have performed with great career with great interest.

Love isn’t selfish or quick tempered. credit in both external examinations It doesn’t keep a record of wrongs that and national competitions. Ms McHugh Mrs Jan Sawyer leaves Wellington College others do. has also given excellent service in her after three years as the teacher in charge support of Basketball. We wish her well of Special Needs. She and her husband Love rejoices in the truth, but not in evil. as she takes a short break from teaching, are travelling to the United Kingdom Love is always supportive, loyal, hopeful moves to Auckland and writes a book on for an extended working holiday. Mrs and trusting. her subject.

Sawyer is a dedicated, compassionate Love never fails.” member of staff who is firm in her Mr Eric Mouhica leaves Wellington expectations and very supportive of May I wish you all a joyous Christmas and Happy New Year.

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Tom McCarthy - Head Prefect

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pushed us to get involved. We all felt that we were working for something that was big picture and really mattered. It was the year Mr Moses shaved off his beard! This was his cunning ploy to make us strive and reach for a seemingly unattainable goal. He got us thinking we can do this, and we can have a good time doing it. This has become the way we approach our challenges. Under Mr Moses leadership, Wellington College is not just about academic excellence it is also about shaping the person.

On every senior blazer reads the words Lumen accipe et imperti, “Accept the light and pass it on.” Wellington College provides a unique environment in which students excel individually whilst mentoring and supporting others. Ours is a school where potential at all levels is recognised and supported.

Wellington College is a place where tradition, friendship, and opportunities radiate from generation to generation.

McEvedy is always hard fought. This year, we won by the largest ever points total in the history of the competition. Not only is it about individuals winning races it’s about seniors mentoring juniors and a school getting in behind its guys.

As seniors leaving the school we have become more fully aware of what the essence of our school is; a place for students to be shaped into compassionate men who are confident and able to make a worthwhile contribution. This year has seen huge success across the board externally. Sitting underneath this has been a focus from the senior school to build the bond between seniors and juniors, with the goal being to encourage juniors to confidently get involved with all the extra-curricular activities at the school. The peer support programme has had another rewarding year, and the form prefect tradition has been a highlight for many prefects.

School life has been very vibrant this year with huge numbers of individual success at a national level, as was displayed at the prestigious sport and cultural awards dinner. This year a focus has remained on school spirit and unifying members from all year levels. Junior Drama 2004 was a demonstration of this spirit with a group of seniors working with over 50 junior actors – this was a highlight for me. The Cupid’s Rose’s initiative had another ‘busy’ year, which is possibly indicative of the respect our school’s students hold with members of the community.

Wellington College has an extended tradition of excellence in many areas, both curricular and extra-curricular.

This year has proven to be a stellar year for many established events: the record breaking McEvedy Shield win, the largest and most lucrative World Vision Runathon ever, the regional victory of Stage Challenge’s Protest, the outstanding performances of the 1st XV, and the exceptional Shakespearean production of Richard III.

The tradition and pride of our school is encapsulated in many events. None more so than the pride students took in partaking in this years French/History Study Tour. I was privileged to lay a Wreath on behalf of the College on ANZAC day. This awoke me to the honour and service our alumni have provided and the continued serve in the community the still have. This year we had a reunion for the class of ‘64. It was indicative of the pride we share as a community of privileged men, an event we all hope to partake in future years.

At this year’s Foundation Sport and Cultural Awards dinner, I was blown away by the level of achievement by our students. I was aware of the individual successes as the year progressed, however to see these success all lined up in one event made me realise just how much exceptional ability there is at Wellington College.

It has been an honour and a privilege to have been part of such a talented prefect’s team.

As a group of individuals it has been exciting to see the high level of achievement you have all had. As a group we have worked cohesively and effectively in our work. You have offered me friendship and made the 2004 prefect team, a team with a legacy.

In winning Stage Challenge, the real thrill for me was not just that we won; it was (L-R): Tom McCarthy, Lewis Bollard, Tama Wawaitai being outside the Events Centre with the backstage guys and the huge number of Wellington College students who had been in audience all doing a victory haka. This was not about ego or showing off, it A great deal of support has been given to our year, and I was about the passion and pride we all share as students of the would like to thank those that have supported us: Messrs school. The guys who had been watching were just as ecstatic Roger Moses, Ross Durant, John Mills, David Ashby, Robert about the victory as those who were in the production. This is Anderson, the students of the school, and every staff member what Wellington College is about. of the school. This year’s prefect team has been the biggest ever and we will full the Prefect Boards in Firth Hall. It has I first understood what it meant to be a ‘Col boy’ in Year 9, been awesome to be part of such a talented team. I would like when the World Vision Runathon hype kicked off. The seniors thank the two deputy Head Prefects, Lewis Bollard and Tama

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Head Prefect’s Report privilege to have been part of such a wonderful tradition, and to leave school with a true sense of my character.

Wawatai for their friendship and the exceptional contribution they have made to the school, These people have all gone beyond the callings of their roles in the school and made huge contributions.

Many thanks for the fantastic experiences you have offered me and best wishes for the future. It has been an honour to be Head Prefect.

TEAM – Together Everyone Achieves More. Wellington College has provided me with community and ambition. It has been a

WELLINGTON COLLEGE PREFECTS • 2004

Back Row: Stephen Whittington, David Castle, Fergus Grady, Samuel Coombes, Ryan Ingram, James Wylie, Joshua Briggs, Grant Stephens, Mark Tinkle Third Row: Christopher Chang, Alex Olssen, Nathan Parr, Alastair Dunne, Manaia Ete, Jono Willis, George Tylee, Nick Johnson Second: Sam Caulton, James Abernethy, Oliver Davie, Tim Natusch, Ben Sanders, Robbie Ford, Amos Au, Anthony Meeuwsen, Elliot Travers Front Row: Chris Crutchley, Tom Everton, Lewis Bollard (Deputy Head Prefect), Tom McCarthy (Head Prefect), Mr R.J. Moses (Headmaster), Tamaroa Wawatai (Deputy Head Prefect), James Speight, Nic Sampson, Tom Taylor Absent: Damian Braddock, William Helu, Sakaria Letufuga, Tama Makamaka, Ravi Mistry, Fatualua Mumu, Ashley Newdick, Tomasi Palu, Charles Thompson, Philip Thomson, Elliot Riley

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BOARD OF TRUSTEES REPORT

Ms Anna Cottrell • Board Member

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his has been a year of spectacular academic, sporting and cultural achievements for the boys at Wellington College. For the Board it has been a year of consultation with every group associated with the College, resulting in the drawing up of a new strategic plan for the next five years.

Focus groups of students, staff, Pacific and Maori Parents’ support groups, College Mothers and the Parents’ Association were asked to identify the positive and negative aspects of College life and define the challenges for the next five years. Everyone associated with gathering the information has found it a most worthwhile exercise and the Strategic Plan 2005 – 2010 is a kind of topographical map showing the way ahead.

The intention is to improve our sons’ education in and beyond the classroom, upgrade the physical environment, e.g. enlarge the school hall, and share information more effectively with everyone associated with the College.

2005 is the first year that all four levels of the NCEA have been in place with School Certificate and Bursary relegated to the archives. This has created a huge workload for the teachers and we thank them for the hours they have put in to making the new system run seamlessly.

We appreciate the dedication of Roger Moses, the Headmaster who is on the job seven days a week. He is at the forefront of education in New Zealand and is an effective advocate for Wellington College. His compassion, empathy and good humour are greatly valued.

At the Board elections this year Keith McLea, the deputy chair stood down after four years. His work is greatly valued. Martin Wikaira and Peter Leslie were the new members joining Bill Armour,

WELLINGTON COLLEGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES 2004 Back (L-R): John Prebble, James Speight, Martin Wikaira, Peter Leslie, Bill Armour Front: Andrea Shaw, Janelle Grady, Keith Taylor, Roger Moses, Anna Cottrell

As a decile 10 school, Wellington College receives less Government money than most schools so we have to fundraise. The College is extremely grateful to those families who donate generously and urge those considering donating to contact the school.

Anna Cottrell, Janelle Grady, John Prebble, Keith Taylor, Andrea Shaw, the staff representative, James Speight the student representative, and the Headmaster. The Board meets once a month and visitors are welcome.

Zoning continues to be a headache with many boys, including sons of Old Boys excluded, the ballot their only chance of getting a place at Wellington College. This is Government policy and there is nothing the Board can do about it.

Best wishes from the Board to all the 2004 leavers, most of whom started Wellington College at the millennium and we welcome all newcomers in 2005. Our thanks to Roger Moses and the staff for everything they have done for our sons and Wellington College this year.

We thank the parents who have paid their donations this year and appreciate that some families struggle to fund extracurricular activities like sports and cultural trips.

The donations have been kept at the same level for ten years but every year it becomes more of a challenge as facilities need upgrading and the range of activities expands.

International students’ fees contribute to the improvements made round the school.

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BOARD OF TRUSTEES REPORT

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y predecessor was the great Fraser Lau; I certainly had some big shoes to fill as Student Representative for 2004. Walking into the Boardroom for the first time I was greeted by Mr Moses, who introduced me to my new fellow board members, I quickly took a seat and remained mostly anonymous for that first meeting, quietly observing.

I quickly came to realise that Wellington College is very fortunate to have such a tremendously hardworking Board of Trustees to govern the College.

With the beginning of 2004, the Student Council quickly formed, 56 representatives, (one from every form class in the College) met twice a term in the TTR to discuss

James Speight • Student Representative

pertinent student matters. I am grateful to the dedicated members on the council this year; they showed a genuine concern for the College.

student use at lunchtime, and 3) the establishment of a second timetable computer to be located in the Science Block.

In 2004, the Student Council decided that it would raise some funds to purchase student facilities, as it would give the council greater independence and freedom.

The Network (business directory) was born, and will now be produced on an annual and ongoing basis.

The Network raised around $1200 for student facilities in 2004. We were no longer restrained financially. Various proposals as to what the money would be spent on were put forward. We settled on three major items. 1) The purchase of a volleyball net facility for student use at lunchtime, 2) the purchase of new sports equipment for

I would like to express my sincerest thanks to everyone who supported the production of the Network.

In particular Ms Stephanie Kane for the fantastic job she did designing the layout of the directory.

Being on the Board for a year was a very exciting and insightful experience that I thoroughly enjoyed.

However, it seems that I am leaving at the wrong time as a set of new comfortable reclining, black leather chairs have just made their way into the Boardroom to replace the old standard seats!

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‘The Network’ is just as the name suggests, a booklet of different businesses who advertised in the publication did so to support the provision of student facilities at Wellington College.

All of the contributing firms and services have something in common.

They are all firms that current Wellington College parents are connected with. Thank

Finally, I would like to wish my successor, Shahed Yassaie, all the best as Student Representative for 2005.

I would like to say a big thank

STUDENT COUNCIL REPORT he Student Council under the superb leadership and organisation of its chairman, James Speight took student representation to a new level at Wellington College. While the student body have always had good ideas about how to improve student amenities and conditions for students, the Student Council has lacked the funds to bring their ideas to fruition. The student council raised from a car parking and from a new initiative ‘The Network’.

you to all Board Members for being so welcoming and supportive. I would also like to express my thanks to Mr John Mills for all his support throughout the year.

Mr John Mills •Council Chairman forward. As the BOT Student Representative, James was able to report relevant BOT information back to the students. Nicholas Chan was an excellent Council Secretary and did a marvelous job recording the minutes.

you for your support and we hope in turn we can support you.

James was superb conduit for many student driven initiatives to be voiced to Management, Maintenance, the Headmaster and the Board of Trustees. His judgment, maturity and guidance allowed all student representatives to have their say and for many valid suggestions to be put

Some of the student initiatives included: basketball hoops, lunchtime events, a printer in the library, The Network, provision of sports equipment at lunchtime, adjustments

Representatives from all form classes throughout the College form the Student Council

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to the bus specials service, more water fountains and the possibility of more surveillance cameras outside around the school. Many of these initiatives have been adopted by the management bodies responsible for action.

Funds raised in 2004 will result in the provision of more basketball hoops, another time tabling computer for student use (in the Science Block), signage for future fundraising, a volleyball net and more sports equipment for the sports shed in 2005.

Thanks must go to all the student council for their members sensible suggestions, the Secretary of the Student Council Nicholas and James Chan Speight the Chairman.

Congratulations should also go to the newly elected BOT Representative for 2005, Yassaie.

Shahed Yassaie

WELLINGTON COLLEGE DUX

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ichael Baker began at Wellington College in 2000 and since then, has achieved a considerable amount of successes in the Academic field.

2002 saw Michael attain firsts in subject for Year11 Geography, History and Chemistry and a second in Mathematics.

2003 brought a first in subject in Year 12 Biology and a second in Physics. Michael also had Essay printed in the NZ Herald with a $250 prize. He also received a Kapiti Aero Club Flying Scholarship and gained a Top 100 national placing in the Eton Press Senior Maths Competition.

This year, Michael (aside from being Dux) was first in subject for Year 13 Statistics, Chemistry, Physics and Biology with a second in English.

Michael also received the Wellington College Senior Science Prize, the Sefton Adams Essay Prize, the Katherine Mansfield Birthplace Literature Award and the Scholars’ Tie (presented

by Sir Michael Hardie Boys). His Dux is accompanied by the Mackay Scholarship and the JR Cuddie Memorial Medal.

In terms of non-academic involvement at school, Michael has been a Peer Support Leader and Yellow Ribbon Ambassador, was a Pikeman in Richard III and was very involved in the ‘Cup of Tea Club’ the College’s creative writing group; he was assistant editor of the publication. Along the lines of creative writing, Michael attended the Bell Gully Writing Festival earlier in the year and was later awarded the ‘Katherine Mansfield Birthplace Literature award.

Michael is going to Canterbury University to study Geology as he hopes to enter the career field of a Geological Engineering.

We congratulate Michael and wish him all the best in his future academic life.

WELLINGTON COLLEGE’S TOP TEACHER

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ellington College was thrilled that Miss Gillian Thomas was nominated for an excellence in teaching award.

Gillian is HOD Special Needs and also teaches Geography and Social Studies. The ASG National Excellence in Teaching Awards (NEiTA) is a biennial event to promote public recognition of the thousands of teachers who bring excellence to their work.

From that 20, six were selected as outstanding national teachers; Miss Thomas being one of them.

Miss Thomas said she felt incredibly humble, because there are many, many wonderful teachers out there. The secret to her success was making sure that people came first and forming successful relationships with students.

This year, over 460 nominations were submitted and an independent selection panel honoured teachers (from Early Childhood, primary and Secondary) with NEiTA Regional Awards.

Twenty of those nominated went on to the next stage.

In late June, all 20 award recipients were required to give a five minute presentation at Turnbull House on a subject of their choice. Miss Thomas’s topic was ‘How Boys Learn: Implications for a Female Teacher in a Boys’ School”.

MissThomas originally trained as a primary school teacher and taught all ages from six years up to Year 8 in state, integrated and private schools before moving to Wellington College in 1986. Miss Gillian Thomas is a worthy recipient of this prestigious award.

Education Minister, Hon Trevor Mallard (left), with Messrs Robert Anderson and Roger Moses, with Miss Gillian Thomas

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Education Minister Hon Trevor Mallard presented the teachers with their awards at a special ceremony at Parliament.

2004 ACADEMIC AWARDS • SENIOR SPECIAL AWARDS Dux: The Mackay Scholarship and the J R Cuddie Memorial Medal

Michael Baker

13DH

Auckland Old Boys’ Prize for Proxime Accessit to the Dux

Alastair Dunne

13ML

Oscar and Victor Gallie Scholarship

Alex Olssen

13ML

J P Firth Scholarship

Lewis Bollard

13ML

Turnbull Prizes

James Bebbington

13SO

Sun-ha Hong

13RM

William Irving

13KT

Kalpa Jayanatha

13KT

Moore Scholarships

Luke Sutherland

13RM

J P Firth Bowl of Honour for the Head Boy

Tom McCarthy

13ML

The Lendrum Cup for Prefect’s Endeavour and Citizenship

James Speight

13ML

Eddie Charles Memorial Trophy for Exemplary Leadership

Thomas Everton

13ML

Barnicoat Prize for Senior English Literature

Alastair Dunne

13ML

Sefton Adams Essay Prize

Michael Baker

13DH

McAloon Prize for Senior English Literature

Nicholas Wakelin

13RM

The Arthur W Griffin Prize for Excellence in Modern Languages

William Irving

13KT

Alastair Dunne

13ML

The Christine Smith Memorial Quaiche for Senior Latin

Alastair Dunne

13ML

The Graphics and Technology Prize for Outstanding Achievement in Design

John Mills

13LA

C & T Beetham Prize for Piano

Andrew Loh

13RM

C & T Beetham Prize for Instrumental Music

James Wylie

13ML

Bertram Mitford Prze for Year 13 Science

Peter Clark

12MN

Liverton Prize for Senior Science

Michael Baker

13DH

Te Ahi Mo Te Ao

Tamaroa Wawatai

13ML

John Beasley Memorial Award for Cultural Activities

Elliot Travers

13ML

McLernon Award for Community Service

Kalpa Jayanatha

13KT

Parents’ Association Endeavour Award for Year 13

Christopher Chang

13ML

Parents’ Association Endeavour Award for Year 12

Pritesh Patel

12YF

The Robert Bradley Prize for First in Year 11

Samuel Cormack

11VP

Edward N Clayton Prize for Languages at Year 11

Samuel Cormack

• YEAR 11 SPECIAL AWARDS

Aaron Gale Cocks Memorial Prize for Literature

Joseph Moore

11PO

Parents’ Association Endeavour Award for Year 11

James Steel

11PO

The Hing Prize for First in Year 10

Rafe Hampson

10CE

Levin Prize for Year 10 Languages

Rafe Hampson

10CE

HB Withers Prize for Year 10 Science

Matthew Dodd

10AJ

Parents’ Association Endeavour Award for Year 10

Michael Shaw

10DL

The Hing Prize for First in Year 9

Hunter Douglas

9HS

Foster/Brook/Crouch Prize for Year 9 Literature

Andrew Hampton

9NP

Ellen Bradley Prize for Year 9 History

Ayman Khan

9AC

Frank Crist Trophy for the Most Outstanding All-Round Year 9 Student

Dylan Mckay

9TH

Parents’ Association Endeavour Award for Year 9

Benjamin Mackey

9JT

• JUNIOR SPECIAL PRIZES

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Academic Awards • FIRST IN YEAR 13 SUBJECTDux: The Mackay Scholarship and the J R Accounting

James Bebbington

13SO

Art (The Hales Prize)

Rikhel Dahya

13BE

Biology

Michael Baker

13DH

Business Studies

Philip Thomson

13ML

Chemistry

Michael Baker

13DH

Chinese

Christopher Cho

13TC

Classical Studies

Sun-ha Hong

13RM

Computer Studies (The Josh Bailey Prize)

Benjamin Hawkes

13KT

Nicholas Wakelin

13RM

Drama

James Dalgleish

13KT

Economics

So-Mang You

13KT

English

Alastair Dunne

13ML

Nicholas Wakelin

13RM

ESOL

Jongha Won

13MV

French

William Irving

13KT

Geography

Benjamin Sanders

13ML

German

Alastair Dunne

13ML

Graphics (The Ahearn Prize for Creative Design)

James Crane

13TC

History (The Liverton Prize)

Ravi Mistry

13ML

Japanese

Nicholas Wakelin

13RM

Latin

Alastair Dunne

13ML

Mathematics with Calculus (The Christchurch Old Boys’ Prize)

Baneet Singh

13SO

Mathematics with Statistics (The Norman Nicholls Prize)

Michael Baker

13DH

Luke Sutherland

13RM

Media Studies

Sun-ha Hong

13RM

Music

Luke Sutherland

13RM

Physics

Michael Baker

13DH

Physical Education

Benjamin Sanders

13ML

Te Reo Maori

Tamaroa Wawatai

13MI

Technology

John Mills

13LA

Tourism & Hospitality (The George Seymour Prize)

Rattana Khun

13DH

Accounting

Michael Young

12AT

Art (The Hales Prize)

Simon Worker

12AR

Biology

Daniel Kelly

11VP

Business Studies

Adam Cahill

12EM

Career Planning & Employment Skills

Jake Shugg

12MN

Chemistry

Christopher Harker

12JV

Chinese

Timothy Man

11VP

Classical Studies

Rupert Randall

12JM

Computer Studies (The Josh Bailey Prize)

Keeran Patel

12HB

Design Technology

Joshua Notman

12JD

Drama

Simon Anastasiadis

12JM

Economics

Christopher Harker

12JV

Electronics

Chashila Gajanayaka

12HB

English

Robert Osman

12JV

• FIRST IN YEAR 12 SUBJECT

Drew Chappell

12AJ

ESOL

Allen Ng

12SN

French

Christopher Harker

12JV

Geography

James Le Page

12KI

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Academic Awards • FIRST IN YEAR 12 SUBJECT (Continued)Dux: The Mackay Schol German

Robert Osman

12JV

Graphics (The LF Bedford Memorial Prize)

Aaron Hume-Merry

12SN

History

Matthew Gale

12JV

Japanese

Patrick Mumford

12MN

Latin

Nicholas Chan

12JV

Mathematics

Samuel Cormack

11VP

Mathematics with Statistics

Yida Luo

12SN

Mathematics (Applied)

Deon Baker

12AR

Daniel Chhiba

12AT

Media Studies

Piri Norris

12AT

Music

Hamish Cook

12HB

Physical Education

Charles Baines

12KL

Physics

Shahed Yassaie

12JD

Te Reo Maori

Pax Jones

11KC

Tourism & Hospitality

Deon Baker

12AR

Accounting

Milan Vegar

11VP

Art (C&T Beetham & Ramage Prize)

Aaron Gale

11MI

Biology

Christopher Griffin

11NF

Chemistry

Roman Klapaukh

11JS

Chinese

Samuel Cormack

11VP

Design Technology

Edward Wiley

11MO

Economics (The Richardson Prize)

Guy MacDiarmid

11JS

English

Daniel O’Grady

11VP

ESOL

Jung-hong Min

11MI

French

Andrew Crowley

11LR

Geography

Ralph Hall

11LR

German

Liam Milne

11VP

Graphics

Daven Lim

11BK

History

Sean Conway

11SD

Japanese

Aaron Gale

11MI

Latin

Oliver Redding

11MI

Mathematics

Woodrow Cizadlo

10CE

Mathematics (Applied)

Ephraim Stephens

11BK

Music

Samuel Cormack

11VP

Physical Education

Pirimi McDougall-Moore

11BK

Physics

Matthew Heard

11PO

Science (The Edward Espy Martin Prize for Year 11 Science)

Rafe Sampson

10CE

Te Reo Rangatira

Mafeking Smiler-Ihimaera

11LR

Art

Jonathan Dunbar

10DL

Chinese

Scott Mullan

10CE

Design

Almiro Clere

10AJ

Economics

Daniel Kirk

10CE

English

Rafe Hampson

10CE

ESOL

Arm Pongpiriyakan

10PD

French

Rafe Hampson

10CE

German

Alex Pohl

10DB

Graphics

Sam Maclean

10DB

History

Matthew Dodd

10AJ

• FIRST IN YEAR 11 SUBJECT

• FIRST IN YEAR 10 SUBJECT

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Academic Awards • FIRST IN YEAR 10 SUBJECT (Continued)Dux: The Mackay ScholarJapanese

Benjamin Krieble

10CE

Latin

Rafe Hampson

10CE

Mathematics

Matthew Dodd

10AJ

Music

Simon Cook

10AJ

Pacific Studies

Trent Lau Young

10OY

Science (The Levin Bursary)

Matthew Dodd

10AJ

Social Studies

Matthew Dodd

10AJ

Te Reo Maori

Mitchell Andrews

10TG

Technology

Matthew Hosler

10OY

Art

Benjamin Allnatt

9NP

Chinese

Tom Chong

9SW

English

Hunter Douglas

9HS

ESOL

Peh Keesiri

9KH

Extension English

Tian Liu

9JT

French

Neil Drummond-Nairn

9NP

German

Abhijit Vinjimoore

9NP

Graphics

Junior Lim

9TH

History

Benjamin Allnatt

9NP

Thomas Coughlan

9HS

Japanese

Michael Seong

9HS

Latin

Hunter Douglas

9HS

Mathematics

Hunter Douglas

9HS

Music

Calum O’Neil

9AC

Science

Hunter Douglas

9HS

Social Studies

Ayman Khan

9AC

Te Reo Maori

Ngapipi Gordon

9PB

FIRST IN YEAR 9 SUBJECTA

2004 SCHOLARSHIP RESULTS Simon Anastasiadis

Stats & Modelling (S)

O = Outstanding • (S) = Scholarship Ravi Mistry

English (S), Geography (S)

Michael Baker Biology (S), Chemistry (S), Stats & Modelling (S)

Stuart Moore

James Bebbington

Accounting (S)

David O’Grady

Biology (S)

Lewis Bollard

Economics (S), English (O)

John Robinson

History (S)

Nicholas Chan

Stats & Modelling (S)

Ben Sanders

Nigel Cheng

Stats & Modelling (S)

Konrad Schafers Economics (S), Stats & Modelling (S), Calculus (S)

Classical Studies (S), History (S)

Geography (S)

Frank Cheung

Chinese (S)

Alastair Dunne

English (S), German (O), Latin (O)

James Eldridge

English (S), Music (S)

George Tylee

Anthony Fraser

Stats & Modelling (S)

Pieter Vanderpoel

Stats & Modelling (S)

Sun-ha Hong

Classical Studies (O), English (S)

Nicholas Wakelin

English (S)

William Irving

French (S)

Kalpa Jayanatha

Classical Studies, History (S)

Boris Shneider

Stats & Modelling (S)

Luke Sutherland

Stats & Modelling (S)

Russell Weir Stephen Whittington

Richard Kim

Accounting (S)

Shahed Yassaie

Yong-Jie Li

Graphics (S)

So-Mang You 25

Geography (S)

Geography (S) Classical Studies (S), English (S) Chemistry (S) Latin (S)

SUCCESS IN ACADEMIC SUBJECTS

Mr Tim Costeloe • HOD Art

Art Department Preview

Dylan Taylor-E dwards Year 12 Print making

Monish Patel ing Year 13 Paint

Simon Worler Year 12 Print making

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SUCCESS IN ACADEMIC SUBJECTS

Mr Jim Sharp • HOD Chemistry

Chemistry Department Overview

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he Chemistry Department has had a quiet year. It has bubbled and refluxed steadily away, reacting to produce a good yield, but without delivering any designer drugs or new age polymers.

One group of molecular enthusiasts entered the annual Victoria University quiz, and had a good time. The focus of a quiz is on fun rather than the deep and meaningful. Thanks must be offered to Mrs Claire Clark for organising this at a very late stage, and escorting the team to the competition.

Four students sat the entry exam on November 4th for the National Chemistry Olympiad team. They were Peter Clark, Jared Williams, Aidan Beckett and Michael Young. Peter and Michael have been offered places to study with the squad from which the final team will be chosen. It’s a little like Chemistry Idol but the lads don’t have to sing. The training squad members have to work very hard on their own mostly, but with guidance from university lecturers. They will lift their knowledge of Chemistry to about stage one university level.

The selected team will get to travel to Korea, where the international finals are being held in 2005. We hope that are candidates are selected.

The 2005 Chemistry Olympiad • Peter Clark

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hen someone says Olympics, you tend to think Athletics. But there is another type, also beginning with A: Academic. For many years international Academic Olympiads have been held each July, in the areas of Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, IT and Astronomy. This year Michael Young and myself successfully sat the entrance exam for the 2005 New Zealand Chemistry Olympiad team.

The Chemistry Olympiad consists of two examinations, one practical and the other theoretical. The Olympiad in past years has been held in Copenhagen, Mumbai, Groningen, Athens and Kiel. In 2005 the Olympiad will be held in Taipei, the capital of Taiwan. On days when there is no examination, competitors go on a range of excursions, learning about the scenic and cultural diversity of the host nation, as well as its chemistry programmes in research, teaching, industry and technology. New Zealand’s team of four students will be competing for medals against teams from over 60 countries. Last year the New Zealand team won one silver and three bronze individual medals, the best result since our entry to the Olympiad in 1992.

Michael and myself are not at Taipei yet. We have only been selected for the training squad of about 30 students. From January we will be receiving fortnightly bundles of reading material, problems and tests. If our standards are high enough, we will be invited to travel to the training camp in April.

Each exciting day there consists of two lectures, two problem sessions and a laboratory session. On completion of the camp, a three-hour exam will be taken to help select the final team. If we survive this gruelling, yet hopefully fun and educational, process, we shall be en route to Taipei.

By the end of training, we could have a Chemistry education up to Stage 3 University, and, if asked, could be able to perform experiments such as the steam distillation of a natural product followed by qualitative organic analysis tests and NMR structure determination (which happily popped up in the 1999 Olympiad). It is a long route to any Olympics, and the Chemistry Olympiad is no different. Our holidays will be cut short, our homework quadrupled, but hopefully we shall avail, and go forth to represent our country, our College and ourselves in the scientific world.

Peter Clarke (left) and Michael Young

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Success in Academic Subjects

Mrs Andrea Thompson • HOD Commerce

COMMERCE DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

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004 was a profitable year in the Commerce Department.

Four of our Year 13 Economics students received distinction (top 20% in the country) in the University of Auckland 2004 Economics competition.

They were Lewis Bollard, David O’Grady, O’Grady Cameron Speirs-Hutton and Brent Thurlow. The boys received Thurlow their awards at a prizegiving ceremony at the James Cook Hotel.

In June, Mr Stuart Douce organised a very successful field trip to Feilding to study production and markets as part of the Year 11 Economics course. The students visited the Feilding Stock Yards and enjoyed seeing an auction in action. They also visited an abbatoir to see the production process and also a dairy farm.

Year 10 Market Day

This year, there were four Year 10 Economics classes that participated in the annual Wellington College Market Day. The students vote on a charity that they are keen to support and all profit from the day is put towards that charity. This year the boys voted to support Surf Aid. Surf Aid is a charity run by surfers in countries like Indonesia where the surf is great but the need is greater.

The Market Day is held in the school Atrium and in the surrounding courts. The students put on an excellent range of goods and services. The majority of the products were food and drink items. The boys bring in all their small electrical appliances and cook up a feast of food and drinks.

One of the key rules for the day is that the boys are not allowed to sell any product that they have not added value to. This means they cannot buy a dozen Coca Cola and then simply sell them. They must add value to the Coca Cola by added ice cream for example which would then create a spider.

The students are encouraged to create not only a fantastic product but they must also consider other vital aspects of the business process such as advertising, packaging, service, sales, management and communication.

This year’s Market Day was a great success with hundreds of Wellington College staff and students enjoying the products that were on offer.

(L-R): Tim Jackson, Aaron Liew and Cameron Gilbert with their range of Mexican food at the 2004 Market Day

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Ms Margaret Adeane • HOD English

ENGLISH DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

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n 2004, the English Department continued to extend students’ opportunities to write and perform. The Cup of Tea Club formalised writing opportunities for seniors but for juniors creativity was class-based. In conjunction with the Year 9 Readathon, a Book Review competition was held.

Winners were Tim O’Regan, Hunter Douglas and Arthur Halliday. In Term Three a Junior Writing Competition was held and judged by children’s author Fleur Beale. Andrew Hampton’s short story Hunting won the prose section and Harry Small’s A Southern Mystery won best poem. In Term Three, three of our students attended the Bell Gully Writers’ weekend at Victoria University. Nic Sampson attended the poetry workshop and Nik Wakelin and Michael Baker worked on poetry. This was a wonderful opportunity for these budding writers to work with some of New Zealand’s top writers. Messrs Dave Thorp and Tony Goodwin from the English Department also had the opportunity to attend writing workshops. We hope this will become an annual event.

ambassador for his art. His good humour, down to earth style and comparisons of poetry with rugby and maths found their mark. A number of our keen writers were able to spend some time with him and share some of their writing.

One of the great advantages of our central location is our ability to take advantage of the Wellington’s theatres. During the year, class groups attended performances of Romeo and Juliet at Downstage, Macbeth at Circa and Animal Farm as part of the Festival.

Among our Australian English Competition results this year there were some noteworthy performances. Six of our students achieved High Distinction which placed them in the top 1% of students in the country. They were: Milton Brown, Hunter Douglas and Robert Bromley from Year 9 and Rafe Hampson, Rhys Davies and Sam Reese from Year 10. In addition, 17 students achieved Distinction, which placed them in the top 10% in the country.

We were extremely fortunate to have celebrated New Zealand poet Glen Colquhoun visit in May. He addressed two large audiences in the Brierley Theatre and was an exceptional

A sample of the winning writing from students in English follows:

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woke up excited. We were going hunting today. Up at our farm in the Wairarapa, there are lots of rabbits. My da’s friend Ian says they are pests because they eat lots and dig holes. He says we need to kill them because there are far too may.

I walked all alone into the cold front room. Ian was sleeping on the couch. I poked him in the shoulder. He didn’t wake up. I poked him harder. One eyelid slowly opened. “What?” he asked sleepily. “It’s the morning,” I told him. Ten minutes later I was eating a big breakfast of Weetbix. Some people say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. I tend to agree. Ian doesn’t. Al he has is coffee. While I was eating breakfast, Ian brought a long thin green bag into the room. I knew what was inside. Ian unzipped the bag and brought out his gun. It looked awesome, shiny and unscratched, with a scope on top. It looked so cool.

When we walked outside it was cold. I shivered even though I had lots of clothes on. I had to make sure I always walked behind Ian, in case a rabbit popped up in front of us and I was in the way. We walked along the muddy track, our shoes making muddy squelchy noises in the mud. A little bit down the track we started walking off the track and up a steep hill.

I kept coughing because I have asthma and Ian kept on going “Shhhh!”

We keep walking up the hill, our shoes getting wet with dew. Funn mushrooms grow at the bottom of trees. I bend down slowly to touch one. CRACK!! I jerk my head up to see a flurry of movement in the grass about twenty metres away. I blink.

Ian is already running up towards the fallen rabbit. I follow him, my heart still thumping from the fright. Ian grabs the rabbit. It is dead. There is a funny hole in its head. Ian is a good shot. I feel a bit sorry for the rabbit but Ian doesn’t. He picks it up and dumps it over his shoulder. He hands me the gun but takes the bullets out first. It’s quite heavy. I put it over my shoulder so that I look like a soldier. We walk home.

It didn’t take long because it was downhill all the way. The rabbit’s head kept bumping against Ian’s shoulder. I laughed because it looked funny. Ian asked me what was so funny. I told him, but he didn’t think it was funny. It was dripping blood down his clothes. When we got home, Ian hung the rabbit on a nail outside. He went in and got a knife then came back out. He took all of the skin off the rabbit. It smelled like farts and made me sick. Ian smiled when he saw me.

Without the skin the rabbit didn’t look like a rabbit any more. It looked weird and it looked badly sunburnt. Ian made another cut and lots of slimy stuff came out. He said that it was the guts. I went inside because I felt really sick now. Inside the others were having their breakfast. They smiled when they saw me. Mum said that I looked green. I said I felt fine even though I didn’t .

That night Ian cooked the rabbit over a fire. It looked yummy now with fat dripping out. It tasted nice when we had it for dinner but I felt funny eating something that wehad killed. I was tired so after dinner I went to bed. The next morning Ian was going hunting and I needed a good night’s sleep if I was going too.

Andrew Hampton 9NP Winner of the Foster-Brook-Couch Prize for Junior Literature

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A Southern Mystery Like a feathery torpedo A paradox on legs The bird that only flies Underwater Antarctic animals Immaculately dressed Gathered together Like statues Until they stir And jump into the water: A fridge full of plump Party guests What is this creature?

A sleek contradiction A southern mystery A feathery puzzle.

Harry Small 9NP Winner of the poetry section of the Junior Writing Competition.

DRAMA Mrs Jan McLean • Director

With a Little Help from My Friends

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ark kept his eyes at his feet. A colourful collection of government officials was contemplatively staring at him. He dared not look back. Any slight hint of his true emotions could give him away. He gazed at the polished, Norwegian wooden floor; it was such a relief to be out. Twenty four years is a long time to sit in a small musty room with only nineteen steel bars keeping you from your destiny. For twenty four years Mark sat on a cold bunk, revising his slowly ageing plan. Today he had to focus. All he had was one day to prove himself, then he was free to continue his mission.

Lucy had visited him the night before. She spoke to him through the checkered moonlight of the cell’s window. Mark was astounded to hear her voice again. ‘Like a blackbird singing in the dead of night,’ he told her. Normally she was rather cheerful. This last night however, she was very strict. She outlined to Mark the importance of the following day. The importance of keeping silent. The importance of not mentioning her name and the importance of his freedom. He remembered looking up at her diamond-encrusted sky and smiling. Lucy had been the only thing keeping him going for the past twenty four years. She had kept him motivated and it was his chance to prove himself.

“Shot five times in the back on December 8th in New York City.” Mark looked up. These statistics had plagued his every conversation with any figure of authority over the last few decades. He was sick of them. An elderly man seated high above Mark gave him a stern look before glancing at the documents in front of him. Mark quickly looked down again to his laceless leather boots. They had been that way since he first arrived at the institution.

“Regulations, Chapman,” a young guard had said to him. “To prevent self-mutilation and suicide.”

Suicide? Mark almost laughed at the thought. Why should he dispose of himself when there were still three to go? Well it was down to two now, or so he had heard. Everyone said nature had intervened with the course of the lead guitarist, Mark knew it was Lucy’s work.

Mark couldn’t recall the day those four simple Liverpuddlian men entered his life. He couldn’t remember when they hadn’t controlled his every move, affected his every decision and mingled with his lonely heart. Mark had met Lucy at the peak of his obsession. She was just like he had imagined

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her, she knew his name. She had looked down upon him and told him “they are too good for this world.” Mark had nodded. He knew what he had to do. After he had completed part one of his task, the legal system thought they’d intervene with destiny.

So for twenty four years, Mark sat in a lonely prison cell thinking. He’d go over his plan and revise it occasionally. It was a simple plan, just a guideline: Lennon, Harrison, McCartney, Starr.

A slight breeze came through a thin window. Mark felt the sweet perfume of freedom scenting his face. “Silence please for the verdict,” the elderly man had stood from his seat. Instantly the room’s attention was on him. A chubby black prison guard entered from a side room and placed a document on the man’s desk. Mark stared at the sight of his one way ticket to ride. Never had he been so close.

“Following a personal interview and a review of your records,” the elderly man began, ”your course of conduct over a lengthy period of time shows a clear lack of respect for life. Also you have subjected the wife of the victim, Yoko Ono, to monumental suffering by her witnessing the crime.” Mark’s eyes were nowhere near his feet. The judge continued to read, Mark’s eyes were filled with horror each time the judge read another word. “Morally corrupt and bizarre.” This couldn’t be true. Mark had lied so well, had he not? He’d done just what Lucy told him to. He’d explained to various lawyers that his motivations were attention seeking. He’d expected sympathy not insult. For a moment the makeshift courtroom was silent. The suspense meant nothing to Mark, he knew he was doomed. “Mark Chapman, your release to parole supervision is, at this time, denied.”

The room became momentarily unsettled. Various officers and officials started comparing notes on the verdict. Amongst this sea of murmurs, Mark noticed on the ground a familiar shadow on a bright patch of light on the floor. He looked up to the skylight. Lucy looked down at him. For a moment Mark was nervous. He thought she would be angry that he had failed today. But she had a look of determination on her freckled face. There was still next time and between now and then, there was work to be done. She blew Mark a subtle kiss and disappeared out of sight. For the first time that afternoon, he smiled.

Joseph Moore - 11PO Winner of the Cocks Memorial Prize for Junior Literature

this year’s highlights were a mime workshop; a course on physical theatre; and a workshop visit in June from Patrick Spottiswoode – Director of the Globe Theatre Education Centre in London. In addition, all class members took roles in this year’s production of Richard III, and made a number of visits to outside productions, including After Mrs Rochester and Macbeth.

ne of the developments of NCEA has been the development of courses which enable students who have particular skills in “performance subjects” to practise and develop their skills.

A small but very talented group of Year 12 and Year 13 students has been working in a joint Drama class at Levels Two and Three this year for the first time with much success.

The course at both levels is a challenging but enjoyable mix of the academic and development of practical skills, and if the support and co-operation evident within this year’s combined group is a guide, it promises to go from strength to strength.

The Level Two course emphasises the development of drama skills largely within group contexts; while in Level Three these skills are focussed on the growth of individual performance. Outside tutors may be employed – three of

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Creative Writing 2004

How to leave a friend

The Cup of Tea Club J

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his year we published Volume II. Hurrah!

Bigger and better! More poems, more stories, and more cups of tea (mostly Milo actually, generally taken with half a cup of sugar).

The most pleasing thing about the 2004 version, however, is that it is the product of a larger group of writers. We have the full range: angst, melancholy, eccentricity, humour and social commentary.

Maybe next year we could have an Act dedicated to love or a sealed erotica section . . . well, maybe not.

Meetings, this year, consisted of many arguments about music – all won by me, I might add – and the occasional discussion of writing.We were extremely fortunate to have visits from the playwright, David Geary and the poet, Glen Colquhoun. They both emphasised the importance of writing regularly and the need to re-examine and edit, edit, edit.

They both think that writing can be demystified and made accessible – fun even. This doesn’t mean that it’s ever going to be easy, though – good things rarely come easily. If you are a Year 12 or 13 student in 2005 and want to write, turn up next year. Meetings are going to take place fortnightly and no-one gets in without regularly producing something.

Two people who did produce work on a consistent basis, our editors, Nik Wakelin and Michael Baker, were lucky enough to attend the Bell Gully National Schools’ Writing Festival. It consisted of workshops and panel discussions and the guys brushed shoulders with some of the big names in New Zealand writing – Damien Wilkins, Ken Duncum, Margaret Mahy, William Brandt, Kate Camp and Kate De Goldi to name a few. I went as well and it was brilliant. Many thanks to Victoria University and Bell Gully. The Bell Gully National Poetry Awards were announced during the conference and, although we didn’t have any finalists, the judge, Glen Colquhoun, wrote the following in his report about a poem that missed recognition by a very small margin: “Hurunui’ by Michael Baker, the only poem by a boy to really poke me in the eye.”

I’d like to thank all the guys for their company every week and hope to see all the Year 12’s back for next year. Farewell to Michael and Nik – it’s been great watching them develop as writers (and people).

And last, and most certainly most, I’d like to thank Nik, our Captain/Editor/Chief Contributor/ Hustler of Printing Firms, etc over the last two years. Neither volume would have existed without his work.

Cheers, Nik. Mr Dave Thorp Teacher in Charge

ed had lumbered into my room and lay heavily and contentedly on my bed. Thirteen years and a life of eating farm scraps had taken their toll on him. Every day he seemed to take a bit longer to pad across the floor. He was as old as I was, as much a part of me as my hand or my leg. I lay in bed, warm and still, listening to the rain blowing in sheets against the window.

Jed’s cold nose pressed against my cheek as he wormed his way up the bed. “Just give me a minute,” I replied, catching the irritation in my voice and instantly hating myself for it – it wasn’t his fault. It wasn’t anyone’s fault; it just was the way things happened on the island. I rested my hand on his big soft head. I knew I should’ve woken up earlier.

We made our way down to the beach – it wasn’t a long walk from the farm. In one hand I dragged a small sheep that had drowned in the flooding the previous day, and in the other some heavy rope and a hook. The beach was grey and wet, and great plumes of mud sat like heavy rivers on the sand. Though the rain had stopped, a cold wind now blew from the west, from the mainland. I was always surprised by how cold the west wind was, after being warmed by endless cities where they keep the lights on day and night.

The sun still sat heavily over the other side of the island. Jed and I walked to Mum’s pier – we called it that because the house she grew up in was near it. The sheep slowed me down, but Jed still panted heavily with the effort of keeping up. Dad said he had arthritis. The pier used to be used to launch the crayfish boats, but was mostly abandoned now. It jutted out over a deep, inky blue chasm. Some of the boards were rotten, and countless Mussels clung to the underside.

I slid my knife out of its sheath and sliced open the sheep’s gut. The sweet, putrid smell clung to the boards of the pier before crashing into the water below. The splash sent a wave of calm over the hectic water, and left a thick greasy layer of oil on the surface. “It’s perfect for shark hunting,” I said to Jed. A trace of the puppy still left in him reached the surface and bubbled away as he gazed intently on the sheep. I wanted to catch one last shark with him.

Jed and I sat there for most of the day, as the sun rose into a great fireball that promised to come crashing down in the West. The sheep floated on the surface of the water. The sea was silent. I decided to call it a day, wishing I had taken him hunting instead. We shared the sausages from last night’s dinner - leftovers from our meal with visitors from the mainland.

Dad had invited some friends of his over – as a sort of farewell for me.

The conversation went as it always did when people came around, with talk of this neighbour and that neighbour, and who was buying all the quotas, and how the island had “seen its day,” as Dad always said. The community on the island was torn apart by the quotas; nobody trusted each other any more.

Jed shambled down the beach alongside me as we walked home.

I knew I was cheating him, and all I could say was what Dad had said to me when he told me I had to go: “I need to go out and make something of myself. There’s nothing left here anymore.” I wanted to catch one last shark with Jed, the way we used to when he was younger, when the sharks sat like submarines under the planks of Mum’s pier, and weka were plump, and people didn’t talk about quotas.

Michael Baker

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Ms Elizabeth McHugh • HOD Graphics & Technology

GRAPHICS DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

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Clayton Pepere – Year 13 Graphics • Clayton is holding presentation boards that he has produced for the external portfolio. The boards include research, the development of an idea, a mock-up, technical representation of the product and a computer model of the final idea.

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Mrs Kerry Lloydd •HOD Mathematics

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MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW Mathematics Competitions 2004 • In-school Project Competition for Years 9 and 10

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his year the Individual Project Competition adjudicator was Mr Michael Drake, Mathematics Advisor, Wellington College of Education. Book Vouchers prizes – 1st $20, 2nd $10, and 3rd $5, were presented, along with certificates for Highly Commended.

Students could choose a topic from a list of categories; the most popular category being Maths & Art. The aim was to give students an opportunity to research or investigate a topic outside the main curriculum. We were delighted with the quality of the projects, especially at Year 9.

3D MATHAMATICAL MODEL 1st & Best Overall

Almiro Clere

10AJ

Castle of Modulis

2nd

Jeffrey Allen

9SW

White Monster

3rd Equal

Max Newton

9JT

Shapes in a Cylinder

3rd Equal

Kit Bennett

9AN

‘Maths’ with Cubes & Pyramids

1st

Robert Kelly

9AC

Cezanne

2nd

Sam Wells

9AN

Escher

3rd

Trent Lau Young

10OY

Escher 3D Model of Drawing

Tasi Iose

9PS

Pacifica

2nd Equal

Jordan Redding

9NP

Drawing in Perspective

2nd Equal

Alistair Nicholson

9KH

Maths in a Driver’s Log

1st

James Hutchinson

10DB

Game

2nd

Simon Cook

10AJ

Original Puzzles Small Booklet

3rd

Alex Robinson

10CE

Algebra Game

Highly Commended

Kerry Clarke

9NP

Puzzles (Mirror Writing)

MATHS & ART

Highly Commended

MATHS IN THE WORKPLACE

PUZZLES

RESEARCH TOPIC 1st

Ayman Khan

9AC

Zero

2nd

Harry Small

9NP

Magic Squares

3rd

Nick Hopman

9AC

Body

Highly Commended

Nick Purdie

9JT

Crack the Code

9NP

de Bono Investigation

THINKING OUTSIDE THE SQUARE 1st

Thomas Aitken

Mathswell • Regional Mathematics Competition for Years 9, 10 & 11

National Bank Junior Mathematics Competition for Years 9, 10 & 11.

Wellington Mathematics Association organise a quiz evening for each year level, usually held around National Mathematics Week. The evenings are always lots of fun, with approximately 33 schools from the Wellington Region competing at each year level. This year our teams were not so highly placed as in previous years, so our goal for 2005 is to select teams earlier, so that they have more time for practicing questions from previous competitions.

Year 9 This team came fourth. The team comprised: Ben Allnat,t Jasin Long, Ayman Khan, Hunter Douglas, Kieran Patchell and Jeremy Yee. Year 10 Placed seventh equal. The team comprised: Michael Trigg, Sam Reese, Joel Miller, Rafe Hampson, Woody Cizadlo and David Beck.

Year 11 Placed fourteenth equal. The team comprised: Sam Cormack, Michael Graham, and Liam Milne

This is a problem-solving competition and this year 107 students entered and 31 students distinguished themselves.

Results were: Merit 18 students Top 200 of their year level 6 Top 100 of their year level 5 James Dawson, Jeremy Yee, Joel Miller, Peter Owen and Scott Mullan.

Top 30 of their year level who each received a certificate and $50 Prize, Woody Cizadlo 10CE and Jack Newberry 11CW.

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Eton Press Senior Mathematics Competition for Years 12 & 13

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This is a very challenging competition. Luke Sutherland produced an outstanding result. He was among the Top 15 in the country. His prize was to travel to Christchurch and take part in the finals. In the Top 100, we had: Kalpa Jayanatha, Ghim Lee, Alex Olssen, Stephen Whittington and Michael Young.

1 achieved a Prize (the first in four years).

6 achieved High Distinction 41 achieved Distinction 91 achieved Credit

Prize winner was Joel Miller (Year10).

Prudence Award (for the highest number of consecutive correct answers) went to Kieran Patchell (Year 9).

High Distinction winners were Elliot Borren, Ilya Demeshev, Hunter Douglas, Xiao Wang and Jeremy Yee, all of Year 9, and Michael Young (Year 12).

Australian Mathematics Competition sponsored by Westpac

This is a most impressive competition which provides very extensive analysis of students’ results. Aside from Australia, this competition is entered by 96,000 students from 936 schools in 35 countries. Results are given for each country separately. Often students who are not the highest achieving in class, do well here as this competition tests problem-solving skills as well as mathematical knowledge. This year we had 209 students enter with the following results:

Our goal must be to encourage more senior students to enter this worthwhile competition.

In summary, another year of high achievement for our students in these Regional and National Competitions. Congratulations to those named above.

‘Castle of Count Modulus’ won first prize in the 3D Model Section. The original, fantasy creation by Almiro Clere (Year 10) is asymmetrical but balanced, and made entirely of interlocking (no glue or tape) folded drawing paper

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Mr Jacques Vercauteren • HOD Modern Languages

MODERN EUROPEAN LANGUAGES OVERVIEW • FRENCH

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everal students took part in the annual Alliance Francaise Speaking Competition where participants have to make a speech in French and hold a conversation of one to three minutes.

A number of our students were highly successful and need to be congratulated. At Year 10 Rafe Hampson gained first prize with an outstanding 99%. At Year 12 Chris Harker won first prize and a trip to Noumea in New Caledonia. Nick Chang performed with distinction.

William Irving shared the Wellington College 2004 Arthur W Griffin Prize for Excellence in Modern Languages with Alastair Dunne (German).

In July a large number of Year 12 and 13 French students benefited from a visit to France. They took part in a combined History and French Study Tour and were able to practise the French language during their stay.

This year also saw a group of students travel to Noumea, New Caledonia. They were billeted for ten days with French families and this gave them a real opportunity to be immersed in the language. It also created a chance for them to have an insight into French culture and life in a French speaking territory only three hours away by plane. This scheme will hopefully be continued on an annual basis.

The number of seniors continuing to learn European languages, particularly French, has increased in the last two or three years. It seems to reflect a renewed belief by Wellington College students in the importance of learning a European language for their personal and academic development.

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he annual Goethe Society Oral Competition took place in September. At Year 9, Abhijit Vinjimoore gained first place with 96%. At Year 10, Alex Pohl came first in his category with Sam Reese a very close second. At Year 13 Alastair Dunne and Thomas Bevan both performed with distinction in what was a highly competitive environment.

Alastair Dunne shared the Wellington College 2004 Arthur W Griffin Prize for Excellence in Modern Languages with William Irving (French).

In December, eleven Wellington College Year 12 German students were part of a group of 70 pupils from around New Zealand who left on a two-month exchange to Bavaria and Baden-Wuerttenberg. This is an annual exchange between New Zealand and Germany and this year they were accompanied by Mr Ernie Rosenthal, teacher of Year 9 German and Careers’ Advisor at Wellington College. This annual exchange provides students with a unique opportunity to further enhance knowledge of German language and culture, to attend a German school and to take part in the daily life of a German family. Another important outcome of this scheme is the development of long lasting friendships between families and their countries.

PACIFIC STUDIES CLASS

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his year Wellington College set up for the first time a Year 10 Pacific Studies course with eighteen students. We are one of only a few schools in the Wellington region to run a Pacific Studies course, and we were very fortunate to have Mrs Penny Diederichsen, a person of considerable knowledge about the Pacific, teach the course.

The course is designed to help students acquire knowledge of, and develop understandings about, the unique nature of Pacific History, Geography, cultures, societies and identities.

Students also learned about the issues that face Pasifika people in the Pacific Islands as well as in Aotearoa New Zealand today.

In Term Four, students were given the opportunity to develop a familiarity with the Samoan language under the instruction of Mrs Kale Leota. The course also has a strong numeracy and literacy skills focus that ran throughout the different topics taught.

The class practices the Samoan language with Mrs Penny Diederichsen

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DOMINION POST NIE NEWS CRUISE CHALLENGE QUIZ

SCIENCE DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW Mr Sean Hann • HOD, Science

Mrs Penny Diederichsen • Co-ordinator

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ellington College entered two teams of four students each into The Dominion Post Quiz competition held in October at Te Papa.

The Australasian Schools Science Competition is a held annually throughout New Zealand, Australia and the Asia-Pacific region. This year 58 students from Wellington College entered the Competition and 36 achieved Credit or better.

Ten other school teams were involved and Wellington College won first and second place with .5 of a point between our two teams.

The winning team received a trophy, certificates and a beautiful book for the library.

In Year 9 Distinction certificates were achieved by: Jeremy Yee 9HS David Reynolds 9HS Matthew Galt 9HS Milton Brown 9HS Kerry Clarke 9NP In Year 10 Distinction certificates were achieved by: Michael Trigg 10CE Victor Ghitescu 10CE James Stewart 10CE William Galt 10CE Joel Miller 10CE Hayden Fisk 10CE Ben Krieble 10CE George Dewar 10CE Daniel Kirk 10CE Woody Cizadlo 10CE Isaac Hardy Ward 10CE

The winning team consisted of Ben Mackey, Abhijit Vinjimoore, Yiyan Chuah and Matthew Dodd shown here with Sarah Taylor from The Dominion Post.

High Distinction certificates go to students who achieved in the top 1% of NZ. A Year 9 High Distinction certificate was achieved by: Toby Newberry 9HS Hunter Douglas 9HS Matthew Nicholson 9NP

TRANSIT NZ & NEW ZEALAND GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY’S ANNUAL YEAR 13 GEOGRAPHY PLANNING & DECISION MAKING PROJECT COMPETITION

A Year 10 High Distinction certificate was achieved by: Scott Mullan 10CE

Mr Craig Blacklock • HOD Geography & Social Studies

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n September, Ravi Mistry and George Tylee won the regional round of the annual Transit NZ & NZGS Planning and Decision Making Competition. Ravi carried out an analysis of the Chaffers Park development in central Wellington, while George researched the development of a wind farm at Makara.

These reports were based on ten weeks of individual research carried out by Year 13 Geography students on a topic of their choice. Ravi and George received a certificate and $50 book voucher each as recognition of their success in the regional competition.

Students from Wellington College came first, second and third in Class Four.

1st Prize went to Michael Dickson 10CE for Small tides in the narrows. Michael also received a VUW School of Mathematics special prize and was selected to attend the Genesis Energy Realise the Dream Event.

2nd Prize went to Jaz Morris and Sam Maclean 10DB for Shroud of Turin receiving VUW School of Chemical and Physical Sciences prize and the NZ Association of Optometrists prize.

Both students’ entries were then forwarded onto Canterbury University for judging in the national competition. This competition is the pre-eminent secondary school Geography academic contest in the country. The competition was of a very high standard and Wellington College was delighted when Ravi took first place. George also received a commendation for his work putting him in the top three place getters. Ravi receives a $300 cash prize and his report on Chaffers Park will be published in the New Zealand Journal of Geography. These competition results are an outstanding achievement for Ravi and George of which they should both be proud.

3rd Prize went to Tim Banks 10DC for Domestically Clean but is it green?

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FOUNDATION AWARDS SPORT & CULTURAL AWARDS DINNER • 28 OCTOBER, 2004

NOMINATIONS JUNIOR CULTURAL PERSON OF THE YEAR

SENIOR CULTURAL PERSON OF THE YEAR

JUNIOR SPORTS PERSON OF THE YEAR

SENIOR CULTURAL PERSON OF THE YEAR

JAMES DAWSON Drama & Debating ALEX GRADY Drama & Music TREDEGAR HALL Drama & Kapa Haka RAFE HAMPSON Debating & Music JOSEPH MOORE Drama & Public Speaking JAZ MORRIS Drama & Debating EDWARD McGIMPSEY Drama & Debating ARTY PAPAGEORGIOU Drama & Debating SAM WEVERS Music, Debating & Drama

LEWIS BOLLARD Drama & Public Speaking NATHAN PARR Kapa Haka & Dance NIC SAMPSON Drama & Film ELLIOT TRAVERS Drama MARK TURNER Music TAMA WAWATAI Drama, Kapa Haka & Music STEPHEN WHITTINGTON Debating & Public Speaking JAMES WYLIE Music

JONO HANNS Yachting THOMAS HEARD Swimming GARETH JAMES Athletics MICHAEL JOBLIN Tennis SAM PETERS Soccer DION PREWSTER Athletics & Basketball ALEX SHAW Hockey THOMAS WEBB Basketball

MATTHEW ARCHIBALD Rowing DAMIAN BRADDOCK Swimming CHRISTOPHER CHANG Soccer TEREFE EJIGU Cross-Country ROBERT FOY Tennis DAVID ISAACS Canoe Polo ALEXANDER LEE Badminton TRISTRAM LUPO-SAMOA Softball ROBERT MACANN Rowing TAMA MAKAMAKA Rugby MARTYN McDOWELL Kayaking JONO ROSS Waterpolo BEN SANDERS Mountain Biking MATTHEW SINGLETON Mountain Running TROY SMILER-IHIMAERA Hockey TOM TAYLOR Windsurfing TALA TAUFALE Basketball MARK TINKLE Athletics - High Jump

CULTURAL GROUP OF THE YEAR BARBERSHOP CHORUS A first-time entry placed fourth in Regional Competition LOVELOCK’S DREAM RUN A successful and innovative drama production JAZZ BAND Performed well at Tauranga Jazz Festival SENIOR PREMIER A DEBATING TEAM Undefeated throughout the year. Won the Wellington Regional Competition SHAKESPEARE – RICHARD III A successful season

SPORTS TEAM OF THE YEAR • NOMINATIONS • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Athletics McEvedy Team Winners by the largest margin ever.

Bowls Regional winners . Seventh in NZ Secondary Schools’ Championships.

Cricket 1st XI Regional winners Gillette Cup. Fourth in Wgtn Senior 2 Competition.

Cross-Country (Year 9) Undefeated locally.

Dragon Boating Winners Wellington Championships.

Rowing (Under 17 Novice 4) Winners of NZ SS Championships (Maadi Cup).

Rugby Under 15A Undefeated locally. Third in NZ SS Championships.

Rugby 1st XV Winners of Wellington Premier Championship and Quadrangular.

Swimming (Relay Team) Winners of Regional Champs.

Soccer 1st XI Seventh in NZ SS Championships.

Softball Winners of Wellington Championships.

Underwater Hockey (Junior A) Second in NZ SS Championships.

Waterpolo (Senior A) Second in NI SS Champs. Third in NZ SS Championships.

Yachting Winners of Wellington Championships. Fifth in NZ SS Championships.

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FOUNDATION AWARDS

WINNERS JOSEPH MOORE Junior Cultural Person of the Year

SAM PETERS Joint Junior Sportsman of the Year

DION PREWSTER Joint Junior Sportsman of the Year

NIC SAMPSON Joint Senior Cultural Person of the Year

SENIOR A DEBATING TEAM - CULTURAL GROUP OF THE YEAR Back : (L-R) Jono Willis, Tom McCarthy, Rupert Randall Front : Lewis Bollard, Ms Margaret Adeane (Coach), Stephen Whittington

JAMES WYLIE Joint Senior Cultural Person of the Year

JONO ROSS Senior Sportsman of the Year

UNDER 17 NOVICE ROWING SQUAD - SPORTS TEAM OF THE YEAR (L-R): Allan Ward (Coach), Lewis Bollard (Coach), Henry Thomas (Cox), Jack Wiley, Jonathan Abernethy, Sam Sullivan, Thomas Deacon

ADDITIONAL WINNERS

COLLEGE MOTHERS’ AWARD

PREFECTS’ VOTE

For the student, judged by his peers and staff to have contributed most to the College, in performance, dedication and achievement and as a role model in both Sport and Cultural

To recognise the teacher who has given their best and more in the area of culture in the College for 2004

Lewis Bollard

Miss Katie Macfarlane

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PREFECTS’ VOTE

To recognise the teacher who has given their best and more in the area of sport in the College for 2004

Mr Chris Wells

FOUNDATION AWARDS

Mrs Jan McLean

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change of venue from the Westpac Stadium to the Duxton Hotel and guest speakers Georgina and Caroline Evers-Swindell were among the noteworthy features of The Foundation’s annual Sport and Culture Awards Dinner, which continues to be a major highlight of the school year if the enthusiasm by which tickets were sought is any indicator.

The “golden girls” of the Athens’ Olympics were popular guests, and their message of endeavour and achievement was one many of those nominated for awards that night would have valued hearing from two such humble, popular and successful athletes.

The Ballroom in the Duxton Hotel provides an elegant backdrop to an elegant evening for nominees and guests

As in years past, awards in all categories were keenly contested, - evidenced by the number and variety of activities, both cultural and sporting, which were represented. Often nominees were participants in a variety of both cultural and sporting disciplines, and the twins remarked on this feature.

Winner of the Junior Cultural Person of the Year was Joseph Moore for his participation in Public Speaking, Debating and Drama. His sporting counterparts, in a shared award, were Sam Peters for his achievements in Soccer, and Dion Prewster in Basketball and Athletics.

Competition was very fierce in the Senior sections of both categories, with high-profile candidates such as Elliot Travers (Drama), Lewis Bollard (Public Speaking) and the eventual joint winners – Nic Sampson (Drama) and James Wylie (Music) – vying for the Senior Cultural Person of the Year.

Equally strong competition was obvious in the Senior Sports Person Award, and from a field of 18 nominees, Jono Ross, NZ Waterpolo representative, was a popular and merited choice.

The Barbershop Chorus sing the national anthem and grace prior to the official proceedings with Miss Katie Macfarlane as conductor

The Sport and Cultural Group awards are always keenly contested, and this year’s sporting winners were the Under17 Novice Coxed Four Rowing Team, who won a gold medal in the Maadi Cup, the première competition for secondary school rowing in New Zealand. Their cultural equivalents were the Senior Premier ‘A’ Debating Team who went undefeated through the year, and who won the Wellington Regional Debating competition – the Henning Cup.

Tomasi Palu (centre left) and Michael Hobbs (centre right) enjoy the company of Georgina and Caroline Evers-Swindell

The College Mothers’ Award for Contribution to both Sport and Culture was won by Lewis Bollard, for his contribution to Rowing and Public Speaking.

Senior students acknowledged Miss Katie Mcfarlane as Cultural Teacher of the Year and Mr Chris Wells as Sports Teacher of the Year. Both work long hours beyond the call of duty to provide extra-curricular activities for all students.

As in all successful enterprises, a devoted team of organisers worked tirelessly to ensure the event ran smoothly, and the Directors of Sport (Mr Dave Keat) and Culture (Ms Kirsty Hazledine) and their team (Mrs Penny Dustin, Messrs Martin Vaughan and Rob Hawley) deserve much appreciation.

Through their efforts, the Sport and Culture Awards Dinner of 2004 was undoubtedly a highlight of the school year.

Georgina and Caroline Evers-Swindell and Foundation Chairman, Mr Harvey Rees Thomas present the Senior A Debating Team with their trophy

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WORLD VISION 40-HOUR RUNATHON

Mr Paul Ballentyne • Convenor

WELLINGTON COLLEGE TOPS THE FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN FOR NEW ZEALAND

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n 2004 Wellington College had the great challenge of beating the marvellous record that the team of 2003 had created, $43,000.00. The planning started early with a Super Six that was made up of James Speight, James Abernethy, Sean Conway, Sam Caulton, Anthony Meeuwsen and Chris Crutchley. Each student was given an area to oversee and they all completed their tasks to an exceptional level.

Mr Ballentynes Year 13 class organised all of the marketing and promotion.

The highlight of their efforts were the 32, twoby-two metre signs that were draped around the Basin Reserve.

Mr Savage’s class raised the most money with the World Vision singlet sales.

Lead by Chris Crutchley raised $5000.00 by selling 500 team singlets.

During the Runathon James Abernethy was in The Super Six The Runathon was set up charge of Fund Raising.

(L-R): Chris Crutchley, Anthony Meeuwsen, Sam Caulton, James Speight, James Abernethy and Sean Conway in a similar fashion to the He managed to muster previous year. The school and then motivate the was split into ten teams. Each team was made up of at least senior students to get out there and collect $13,000.00 from one form class from each year level. Senior students were the Wellington public. This was done mainly from stopping chosen to lead their team. The teams are then sponsored cars and getting the public to donate. by a corporate sponsor. The Sponsors for 2004 were: Banks Shoes, Ballentynes, Powerade, Aro Motor Company, Tory The other Super Six team member who deserves a mention Motors, GT Nissan, McDonald’s, Bayleys Real Estate and is James Speight. James was the Event Co-ordinator. His The Rock Church. job was to liaise with the Basin Reserve, the Wellington City Council, the ten team camps, the entertainment, the Café The stand out team leaders this year were clearly Grant and the Super Six. He executed this job like a professional Stephens and Charles Thompson. These two Year 13 Events Co-ordinator. His attention to detail was amazing students have created a bench mark for all future team and the event ran very smoothly due to his diligence and leaders to attain to. They rallied their students into a true energy. team with fantastic pre match meetings. During the event they organised a Marquee where the team could congregate. The Runathon has one goal and that is to raise money, The team won the most laps competition easily and this lots of money. This year’s team had the unenviable task of was largely due to the two fantastic leaders. beating 2003’s total of $43,000.00. The team was such an amazing group of young men that they not only beat it but The Business Studies classes played vital rolls. The two the beat it by a massive $30,000.00. The total in 2004 was Year 12 classes and two Year 13 classes were each given a $73,000.00. different aspect of the Runathon to organise.

The majority of this year’s total came from the 1000 World Mr Paul Ballentyne’s Year 12 class organised entertainment. Vision booklets that the students collected sponsorship The class had a Play Station Tournament, a spa pool, from. The booklets this year raised $40,000.00. lolly stall, car wash and a basketball competition. All the entertainment raised a total of $2000.00 The inspiring aspect of this year’s total of $73,000.00 was the fact that the result was not the fruit of just the Super Mr Kristin Savage’s class organised the Runathon Café. Tom Six, the team leaders or the Business Studies students. This Bridgewater, Joe Hurndell, Max Copeland and Michael year’s $73,000.00 was the result of over 1000 students who Hobbs cooked an amazing array of food and drink that kept care enough to all play there part in one of the schools highlights of 2004. the runners going. They raised $1500.00.

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IN MEMORY TO THOSE LOST IN WAR

Rupert Randall

Wellington College Students Visit

Battlefields

Wellington College Students take a moment to remember Old Boys who gave their lives in WWI

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n June of 2004, 44 students along with four teachers; Messrs Robert Anderson, Gregor Fountain, Colm McNulty and Nic Hill, headed overseas on the History and French study tour. The tour consisted of visiting Gallipoli and touring the battlefields of the Western Front in northern France and Belgium. This is the second History and French trip from Wellington College, the first one taking place in 2002. It

as far away as possible from Istanbul. We stayed in a town on the western coast called Chanakkle. Arriving in Turkey was a large culture shock to the group as it really hit home that we were no longer in the comfort of New Zealand, but in a country where people spoke little English on the other side of the globe. Many students were astonished at the poor state of the construction of buildings and roads and realised just how

is a bi-ennial trip open to all year 12 and 13 students who study History and French.

The historical focus of the tour was mostly of World War One and especially New Zealand’s and the College’s, with reference to particular Old Boys, involvement in the Great War. We embarked for Turkey and after a long flight touched down in Istanbul. Due to the danger of terrorism we kept

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lucky we really are.

The hotel we stayed in was a five-star resort with top class facilities which we made the most of. The view from the hotel was of the Dardenelles, which looked surprisingly like the view of hills around Wellington without the city or motorway. We visited the ruins of Troy which were situated nearby.

But the purpose of the Turkish

In Memory

William Proffitt places a poppy at the Grave of Old Boy Douglas Harle at Passehendale

leg of the trip was to learn about and visit the Gallipoli peninsular where on the 25th of April 1915, New Zealand troops landed during WWI. Among those who landed were a large number Old Boys of the College. This was another reason of the trip was to commemorate and remember the Old Boys from the College who fought in the Great War. What is interesting to note is the way in which the war was viewed from the Colleges perspective, as some kind of sporting fixture. Wellington College took great pride in the Old Boys serving overseas (evidence of which can be found in Wellingtonians at the time, recording the successes of the Old Boys during the war). A quote from the 1918 Wellingtonian from an anonymous Old Boy in a letter to the College from the front, sums up the pride in the College; The patriotic record of the old school in this time of sacrifice is splendid, and I feel proud that I am an old boy of such a College.

Over the course of the trip we were introduced to a number of characters. These individuals were Old Boys of Wellington College who fought in the war. Most of the Old Boys served with

David Elliott at the grave of one of his relatives.

Students place poppies at the base of the New Zealand Memorial at Chunuk Bair

at Gallipoli including Anzac cove, Lone Pine the Nek and Quinn’s Post. We held our service on the top of Chunuk Bair, the highest peak at Gallipoli. There, we performed the school haka beneath the memorial to the New Zealand soldiers who held Chunuk Bair. Gallipoli is a very eerie place where we all felt mixed emotions such as pride in New Zealand and in the school, but also at the same time the sadness of the carnage that took place there almost 90 years ago. It was during the haka in the sweltering heat and listening to the reading out of the names of Old Boys that did not make it back, that the hairs on the back of our necks really stood up. It was at Gallipoli that the Wellington College cricket and shooting legend Tom (Hemi) Grace was unfortunately caught by a stray Turkish bullet.

distinction. But sadly many of the characters would meet their deaths at Gallipoli or in the trenches of France.

Having photos of the faces of several Old Boys made us look at the war in a different way. Now we no longer saw these men as numbers in casualty statistics but as individuals no different from us. This point brought home just what a tragic waste of life and talent the war was. The wealth of knowledge that Mr McNulty possessed about the Gallipoli campaign and the war was second to none.

The trip also offered a chance for students to visit the grave sites of fallen relatives, not only on the Western front but also at Gallipoli.

To gain the best perspective of the Gallipoli battlefield we took a boat cruise on the Dardenelles. The weather was beautiful and the temperature in the early 30’s. We looked up at the bare, imposing cliffs above ANZAC cove. Actually seeing the peninsular as the soldiers would have seen it from their landing crafts in 1915, made you come to terms with just how steep and difficult the terrain facing the troops really was.

We left the peninsular fittingly by ferry as the ANZAC’s did during their evacuation of Gallipoli in December 1915, looking back on that rugged crop of land where so many men fell so fruitlessly.

We arrived in Paris via Zurich on the 1st of July. Paris was somewhat of an interval in the WWI history theme, but

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it was the beginning of the French side of the trip. Here the French students put into practice what they had been toiling over in the class room.

Mr Guy Mance (on leave in the United Kingdom) joined us on the trip in Turkey, acting as our guide of the city speaking fluent French and knowing his way around like the back of his hand. A day was spent sight seeing the ‘city of love’.

After the sights of Paris we returned to the historical war theme as we confronted the Western Front and the sites of the D-Day landings.

New Zealand’s involvement in Western Front during the war is often overshadowed by the events that took place at Gallipoli. But it is on the Western Front that achievements of New Zealand troops and many of the Old boys of the College are true military victories.

The question was posed to us whether the 25th of April should be celebrated as ANZAC day or should it be a day based on the victories on the Western Front. We learnt more about the Old Boys at the front and heard their stories, such as when Captain Alex McColl was tragically mowed down by machine gun

In Memory fire while gallantly rescuing the wounded from no-mansland. And when ‘Poor little Dougie Harle [who was dux in 1941] was killed in the first show’ at Passehendale as recorded in the Wellingtonian June 1918.

Caen was the next stop in Normandy. There we visited the D-Day beaches where the landings of 1945 took place.

We left Caen on the 6th of July to travel to Rouen, and then onto Arras and continuing through to Ypres in Belgium.

We studied in focus the Battle of the Somme, Vimy Ridge, Messines and the Ypres Salient. It was a strange feeling looking out at the fields which are today farms and knowing that 90 years ago the

land was scared with trenches and shell-holes, and that the ground had been soaked in blood of New Zealanders.

It was at Messines that the New Zealanders, including many Old Boys, heavily contributed to the success of the battle. An Old Boy wrote to the College saying; ...the Messines show was a good one. For me, looking around at fields where the bloody battle of Paschendale took place, knowing that in one of those green pastures my Great-grandfather took a bullet though the arm, was a rather emotional moment one that I won’t forget. Here on the Western Front we paid our respects to the fallen Old Boys and New Zealand troops. Seeing the rolling seas

of white crosses at the battle cemeteries was a very moving sight for all as it was hard to believe that each white cross was once a human being.

Once again the knowledge that Mr McNulty shared with us was invaluable.

We made a visit to Le Quesnoy, a French town that was liberated by the New Zealand troops in 1918. The troops had to scale up the side of the ancient medieval fortifications to take the town by surprise from the German garrison. Here we performed the school haka for the second time. We continued onto Calais to catch the Eurostar train via tunnel to England and onto London. The last two days

were spent squeezing in as much of London as possible before our flight home.

The trip was a fantastic opportunity and experience for all who went on it. But it gave us something more. The photos of the Old Boys who fought had young faces, not much older than we are. And the fields of white crosses spoke volumes of how futile war is. These young men, who were no different to us today, enthusiastically signed up to the carnage of France and Turkey. But even among the horrors of it all, the Old Boys at the front still kept in contact and wrote about their old college and the fond memories they had of it. And we realised that they were once “coll boys” too.

The History/French field trip staff with Gael Woods of Radio NZ and the Mayor of the town of Beaudignes

Students learn about the liberation of Le Quesnoy by New Zealand soldiers in November 1918

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In Memory

Ceremony for the Unknown Warrior

(L-R): Tom Shillson, Rupert Randall, David Elliott and Cameron Burns at the Cenotaph in Wellington

(L-R): Rupert Randall, Tom Shillson and David Elliott outside the entrance gates to Parliament

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n Remembrance Day, November 11, Rupert Randall Randall, David Elliot, Tom Shillson and Mr Robert Anderson represented Wellington College at the funeral service held in the Wellington Cathedral for The Unknown Warrior. It was a service that was both splendid and moving. Following the service we were invited to the Internment Ceremony at the National War Memorial which was also a memorable occasion.

had visited Caterpillar Valley Cemetery on The Somme where the soldiers body was exhumed the day had extra poignancy.

On the History/French trip Tom had been the first member of his family to visit the New Zealand Memorial on Chunuk Bair, Gallipoli which has his great, great uncle’s name on it. Tom was invited to join the group of people following behind the cortege as it made it’s way through the streets of Wellington from the Cathedral to Buckle Street. The day was a further reminder as to the sacrifice in both world wars of so many fine young men from Wellington College.

As we had all been members of the History/French Trip and

ANZAC Day at Wellington College, 2004

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mongst my most prized possessions are four medals passed down to me from my grandfather who died before I was born. He survived both Passchendaele and the Somme and wore those medals proudly every ANZAC Day in commemoration of his mates who never returned. 220 Old Boys of Wellington College were included in the ranks of those who gave up their lives for ‘King and Country’. Their names are commemorated forever in brass at the back of our Assembly Hall. It is a sobering exercise to cast one’s eyes over the names of the fallen and to meditate on the lives of so many young men cut off in their prime.

Leslie Heron Beauchamp (1906-07) is one such name. He was the much loved brother of Katherine Mansfield. Students of New

Zealand literature will know of the devastating impact that Leslie’s death had on his older sister. Thomas Marshall Grace (1904-08) is another whose picture hangs outside our Reception. Captain of the 1st XI Cricket in 1907, Grace was a striking young Maori who was a Lieutentant at

Gallipoli. He died, victim of a sniper’s bullet, on Chanuk Bair. The name of his teammate from 1907, Edwin Percy Greatbatch (1905-07), is engraved alongside that of Grace, another ANZAC casualty.

It is right and proper that part

Head Prefect Tom McCarthy (second right) with deputies; Lewis Bollard (second left), Tama Wawatai (left) and Mr Ernie Rosenthal at the Wellington Cenotaph ANZAC Day wreath laying ceremony

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of our tradition at Wellington College is an ANZAC service at which we commemorate our Old Boys who have fallen in war. As guest speaker at this year’s service, we were privileged to have Jane Pierard, great-granddaughter of Colonel William Malone who commanded the Wellington Battalion at Gallipoli and died alongside so many of his men. Jane was the young woman featured two years ago in a moving television Children documentary She spoke of Gallipoli.

Gallipoli passionately of the impact the trip to Gallipoli has had on he life. Her message was a poignant reminder of the present is inextricably linked to our past and for thid we pay homage to those soldiers who were instrumental in forging our identity as New Zealanders.

Roger Moses, Headmaster

INTERNATIONAL VISITORS

Mr Robert Anderson • Assistant Principal

THE UNITED STATES ‘VISITS’ WELLINGTON COLLEGE

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n late May, Wellington College was privileged to host for an afternoon, the United States Ambassador to New Zealand, Mr Charles Swindells and his wife Mrs Caroline Swindells.

The Swindells were welcomed by a rousing haka by the Kapa Haka group and were then introduced to those students with a United States background.

After afternoon tea with the Head and Deputy Head Prefects, Mr Swindells took part in a forum discussion in Firth Hall with a number of senior students. The students asked a range of questions on American foreign and domestic policies which generated lively discussion with the Ambassador. He was quick to appreciate the high level of interest and opinions held by the students and remarked on how much he had enjoyed the forum. After this, the Swindells toured the school, spending time at the Gifford Observatory, the Girvan Library and in a number of classrooms. Upon their departure, they gifted some books for the Library.

The visit was a good blend of formality and informality and the Ambassador and Mrs Swindells both commented on how much they had enjoyed meeting the students during their afternoon in the school.

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INTERNATIONAL VISITS

Mr Michael Pallin • Deputy Principal

Staff and Board Members from Vajiravudh College visit Wellington College and their students currently attending Wellington College

Mr Roger Moses, at the NZ Education Fair in Bangkok, talks about educational issues with Professor Dr Chai-Anan Samudhvanich, Headmaster of Vajiravudh College, Bangkok.

Dr Chai-Anan, an Old Boy of Vajiravudh College, studies at Victoria University. He was a distinguished teacher at Chulalongkarn University, and played a major role in writing Thai consitution before being appointed to Vajiravudh College by His Magesty King Bhumibol.

Wellignton College has established an important relationship with Vajiravudh College and several of their students study at Wellington College each year.

This year, mr John Mills spent a week at the College assisting with their rugby coaching programme.

Mr Roger Moses with Mr Yang Xiaochun, First Secretary for Education at the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China, visited Wellington College

The Embassy of the People’s Republic of China held an exhibition of photographs and acrobatic displays in the Brierley Theatre

Dr Pratak Pradipasen, Board Director and Vajiravundh College’s Music Director with Mr Bhandu Rangsi Bhanubandh, Head of International Affairs and House Master at the College visit our Music Department with Mr Roger Moses and Miss Rosey Mabin

Mr Roger Moses (l) and Mr Mike Pallin (r) with Thai Students from Vajiravudh College, who have spent the year at Wellington College.

Back: Mint Louhapoonrungsri, Don Danaivan, Peh Keesin Front: Kit Puchaneeyangkoon, Natt Pakkul, Sarunyoo Phunwutikorn

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YEAR 13 LEAVERS’ DINNER

Ms Stephanie Kane • Co-ordinator

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ollowing the successful format of the 2003 Leavers’ Dinner, another very memorable Leavers’ Dinner was held in November, 2004 for the Year 13 students.

the Gazley name was established among the heavyweights of Wellington used car dealers.

The build-up began weeks before, when ID photos of the students from their Year 9 form classes were displayed on the school walls, showing just how these ‘young boys’ had developed into fine young men.

Myles entertained the audience with his tales of life at the College and spoke of his business activities and pastimes since leaving Wellington College, and was a most entertaining and humorous speaker.

The evening began with around 220 students sitting in their 2000 Year 9 form class, with some still having most of their original class in attendance and others down to a few remaining at the end of their five years at school. More recent arrivals to the College sat at their own ‘Afters’ table.

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Mr Bob Slade, WCOBA President, also spoke to the students and touched on his enjoyment of being an Old Boy and treasuring the memories of years gone past. His encouragement to become a Life Member of the Association was well received and it was pleasing to see the number of students sign up to become Life Members, receive their Old Boys’ lapel pin and join the ever-growing family of 30,000 Old Boys.

As the form class photographs of 2000 flashed up on the screen, representatives from each form class spoke on their experiences over the past five years. Stories emerged of interform Killerball challenges, haka practices, McEvedy, Annual Sporting Fixtures as well as other entertaining tales that emerged over the five years.

Headmaster Mr Roger Moses concluded the evening by wishing all the boys the best in their futures as they go on to greater things. He mentioned how particularly proud he was of each and every one of them by their spectacular efforts in academic, sport and cultural achievements.

The Master of Ceremonies for the evening; Nick Johnson, ran the evening with much professionalism with a wonderful repartee of anecdotes and quips, including a bit of help from Nick’s ‘make-believe’ accomplice.

Following the formal proceedings, senior students from the Kapa Haka performed a very moving haka to their peers and staff to end the emotionally charged evening.

Teachers from the Year 9 form classes included Ms Kirsty Hazledine, Ms Margaret Adeane and Ms Andrea Shaw, and all three spoke on their fond ( and not so fond) memories of these millennium boys.

It certainly was a memorable evening, celebrating a lifetime of friendships to be carried on around the country and the world until the class of 2000 meet again at their next reunion.

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Chris Chang carried off a wonderful impersonation of Mr Moses (mimicking the Headmaster’s voice and actions down to a ‘T’).

The guest speaker was Old Boy, Myles Gazley (1985-89) Myles, was accompanied by his younger brother Oliver. Myles has been selling cars since he was in short pants. Now with a handful of used car firms under his control, the 33-year-old swapped school shorts for sharp suits and has emerged as one of the capital’s leading entrepreneurs.

Old friends from Wellington College remember being green with envy as they watched a teenage Myles driving flash sports cars to school. The way he would pull up in choice cars all the time… he was the man around school. It was really impressive to see him using all his spare time, including lunch breaks, to sell cars at a nearby yard. He would take off his school tie and blazer and put on a car yard jacket and sell cars at lunchtime and after school” Teachers realised that he had found his true vocation and never really bothered him - especially after he sold a car to the headmaster. It also helped that his little brother Oliver (198993), who partners Myles and runs Aro Motors and Kiwi Loans, was a good talker and would spin yarns to teachers to cover for big brother who was often delayed dealing cars.

After leaving school, Myles got a job in a small yard in Adelaide Road and was basically given the keys to run the place selecting, buying and selling cars all at the tender age of 17.

At the age of 24, Myles was read to set up his own business and in 1996 established Aro Motors. He opened another yard in 1998 and was soon selling up to 50 cars a month. Monty’s 4WD dealership and Tory Motor Company soon followed and

The Day After...

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THE LIBRARY

Mrs Mary Sanderson • Librarian

THE GARY GIRVAN LIBRARY IN ITS FIRST FULL YEAR OF OPERATION

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librarians who give up their free time to issue books to other students and help keep the books in the right place on the shelves. For various reasons this group has had a lot of changes during the year.

e were sorry to lose Ms Kirsty Hazledine as the Library Liaison Teacher at the end of 2003. Her workload as Cultural Director left her with very little time to give to the Library. Mr Colm McNulty has taken on that position and been very pro-active in promoting the Library to staff and students.

However Kalpa Jayanatha and his band of Year 13 librarians have managed to organise this group into a happy working unit despite the unexpected problems encountered. Well done all of you!

The winter series of films shown at lunchtimes in the audiovisual room has proved a very popular innovation although the programme was somewhat curtailed by difficulties in repairing the sound system .

The Art Department has constructed a huge modified Roman column which became a source of surprise and much discussion when it was installed in the Library. A further impressive piece of art is being designed and created by this year’s art students.

The College has been fortunate in having the assistance of Mrs Sue Mills in the library this year. Her skills at organising the boys and her enthusiastic housekeeping activities have contributed enormously to maintaining the Library as a friendly and inviting place.

The popularity of the new Girvan Library, which is now a year old, is obvious by the numbers of people using the facility. The average daily number of visitors to the Library is over 1,000 and on wet cold days has risen to 1,400. Even on fine, sunny days the Library is well used by boys at interval and lunchtime. The magazines, especially those from other colleges, are always popular and the reading area is always full. The computer area is well used and a lot of homework is done at the tables before school.

Mrs Marilyn MacLennan has been a human dynamo in the sphere of book strengthening and covering. She has enabled the Library to maintain the rapid processing of books that is expected from this Library Team. Staff and students eagerly await the arrival of the new titles on the New Book Display, especially those that they have personally recommended.

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COLLEGE MOTHERS • THE YEAR IN REVIEW

Mrs Shona Willis • President

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hroughout 2004, the College Mothers’ lunch time forums have continued to be a draw card for parents and caregivers.

During 2004 College Mothers earmarked substantial funds for a comprehensive system of signs to better guide people through the school grounds.

Further funds went into school lockers and security.

They have provided many insights into school life and student talent. They have also included pearls of wisdom about life with teenage sons.

A message which emerged from the September forum was: Parents and caregivers are the safe harbour from which their teens, like boats, can set sail and to which they can return.

This thought was delivered

by Jenny Jakobs, a lecturer in Social Work at Massey University.

Her research indicates that (financial considerations to one side) the most important thing teenagers want from their parents is for them to “be there.”

It was a stimulating forum and followed a valuable talk from College Guidance Counsellor Dr Stuart Slater earlier in the year. He had stressed the importance of empathetic listening skills when communicating with teenagers.

Stuart brought several students to the March forum to explain the peer support systems operating within the College. He also introduced much respected Pacfic Island Youth worker Mr Joe Vatucicila (whose position is partially funded by College Mothers).

A great deal of variety has been on offer at the lunch time forums with the students themselves being a rich source of entertainment and inspiration. College Mothers has found Cultural Director Ms Kirsty Hazledine to be a valuable talent scout.

The speech finalists were outstanding and their topics quite unpredictable. They included Robert Osman’s convincing assertion that

College Mothers again produced the School Directory and organised a number of functions including lunches for the staff, student leaders, parents of new entrants and parents of leavers.

COLLEGE MOTHERS’ 2004 The Mothers’ take a break to prepare for the February Welcome Lunch for new parents to the College

They are also a great opportunity to hear from and put questions to Headmaster Mr Roger Moses.

He is always entertaining on the subject of the inter-College competitions which engender tremendous school spirit, and 2004 was a special year with Wellington College winning (amongst other things) the annual Quadrangular Tournament, the much coveted McEvedy Shield, and the regional winners’ title in Stage Challenge, not to mention the $73,000 raised by the World Vision runathon.

“The Modern Teenager is too Materialistic.”

Nick Braae and Patrick Rosevear performed two songs from their repertoire.

Their rendition of “More than Words” brought tears to a few eyes.

James Goldsbury and David Isaacs gave an informative and amusing account of the amazing tour to Europe by senior History and French students.

The Head Prefect and his deputy were guests of the May forum which also included a video of the winning Stage Challenge entry for 2004 and a report from the students who directed and produced it.

The Headmaster’s talks also covered news from Student Assemblies, the strategic plan, changes to school holidays, staff changes, NCEA issues, and the international student programme.

The June forum was treated to a dazzling performance by the College Kapa Haka group which has been going from strength to strength.

There were updates from the Board’s perspective too with regular visits to lunch time forums by Board member Ms Anna Cottrell.

In August, Head of Art Mr Tim Costeloe brought along some outstanding examples of work by senior students.

He was very positive about the way NCEA Art is now working.

Meanwhile, as well as planning the forums, College Mothers was attending to other significant responsibilities including the running of the Uniform Room. Manager Mrs Sonja Braddock, is constantly sourcing quality uniform at affordable prices and operating surpluses are fed back into the school.

The lunch time forums are a good way to find out about upcoming events.

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It presented a cup to Lewis Bollard for being judged the Year 13 student to have contributed most to the College through being a role model in both Sport and Culture.

2005 promises to be another busy year for College Mothers with two Wednesday lunch time forums planned for each term. The dates are on the College Calendar and the website, the venue is usually the Cricket Pavilion, and all parents and caregivers are welcome.

An email list operates for those wishing to receive meeting reminders and minutes. The contact is: Alison.dyer@paradise.net.nz

PEER SUPPORT OVERVIEW

Dr Stuart Slater • Cnvenor

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Leaders themselves gained leadership skills as well as selfconfidence.

rom an initial group of 34 trainees, 24 Year 13 students completed the task of leading Year 9 students through the ‘Peer Support Programme’. These students are to be commended for their persistence and for their understanding of the purpose of Peer Support.

This year’s Leaders were a wonderful group to work with and I thank them for the selfless giving up of free time to help our Year 9 students settle in.

Peer Support is a programme where Year 13 student leaders take a group of Year 9 through a programme of set discussion topics and activities. The peer pressure, bullying and expressing feelings as well as the obvious gain to the year as in being able to discuss some of the issues of growing up with someone reasonably close to their age, the Peer Support

Thanks to Mr Darryl Ross of Trisha’s Pies in Cambridge Terrace for providing refreshments to the famished trainees and to the Rotary Club of Port Nicholson for sponsoring the training.

Two Leaders spoke at one of their breakfasts earlier in the year, to spread the word about the benefits Peer Support.

WELLINGTON COLLEGE PEER SUPPORT Back Row: Robbie Ford, James Goldsbury, David Castle, Philip Thomson, Fergus Grady, Ben Sanders Second: Dr Stuart Slater (Convenor), Andrew Wilford, Darryl Lee, Amos Au, Elliot Travers, Antony Mueewsen, Dhanushka Liyanage, Mr Alex Ness (Yellow R Ribbon)

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his year, Yellow Ribbon trained 30 Year 13 students to be ambassador as part of the ‘It’s OK to ask for Help’ programme. The students were trained to act as a link between troubled students and the Guidance Counsellor as well as other help agencies and to promote ‘help seeking’ within the school.

legend Mark Sorenson.

Thank you to Dr Stuart Slater for his support with this programme and thank you to the students on the committee for their time.

One of the events we ran was a demonstration softball match between the Wellington College Champion softball team and a Yellow Ribbon side which included Black Sox

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DUKE OF EDINBURGH

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curricular programme. The key to success in this respect is on value added improvement from where participants begun to where they end up after completing a particular section.

Further than that, the scheme also offers considerable scope for students to expand their horizons by taking on new activities to challenge themselves.

he Duke of Edinburgh Award (now also known as The Young New Zealanders’ Challenge) is a programme of activities designed to test those involved. The only person the participants compete with is themselves. When a participant completes a level of the award scheme they can be satisfied in the knowledge that they have set themselves goals and have achieved them. Through this process, participants develop self-reliance and self-awareness, will have learnt responsibility and shown perseverance and initiative.

This year thirty students joined the Duke of Edinburgh Award (The Young New Zealanders’ Challenge) at Bronze, Silver and Gold level. Daniel Kelly and Casey James received their Bronze Awards, while Scott Gazley and Chris Harker were presented with their Silver Award at assemblies this year.

There are three levels of the award – Bronze, Silver and Gold, and at each level participants are required to do some form of activity in each of the four sections; Service, Expeditions, Skills and Physical Recreation. The important thing to remember is that, within the various sections, participants may choose their own activities. Participants therefore select an activity that appeals to them or one which they would see as a challenge.

Students may start the award scheme at Bronze level at any time from the age of fourteen. To start the Silver Award students should be fifteen and for Gold students should be sixteen before they start. Otherwise, the only requirement is that the Awards are completed before participants turn twentyfive. Students interested in finding out more information about the scheme or getting involved should contact Mr Craig Blacklock in Room 302.

The participants at Wellington College, in many cases, are already involved in some of the activities required to achieve at the various levels through their extensive school based extra-

SPIRIT TROPHY

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n late November, I had the privilege of accompanying ten Year 10 students on a wonderful opportunity to sail aboard the three-masted barquentine Spirit of New Zealand. We joined thirty students and their teachers, from three other schools, and ten crew members to take part in a Spirit Trophy Voyage.

Amidst the day to day routines of sailing the ship, keeping her clean and helping in the galley, the students were set a number of challenges, with a focus on teamwork.

Each day began just after 0600 with a leap from the rail into the refreshing salty stuff all around us, and finished, for those not on night watch, at around 2130 with lights out, as the generator was switched off.

The challenges took many forms, from ship related ones such as a tug of war in rafts, and hoisting the staysail without talking, through intellectual pursuits including a quiz and treasure hunt, to the quite frankly bizarre ‘creation of a wearable vegetable’. The boys found that many of these activities pushed

Mr Dave Boyes • Co-Ordinator succumbed to the motion.

Nevertheless, with four sails set, and the sun sparkling on the sea, it was an exhilarating crossing. We dropped anchor in Port Underwood, where we were to spend the next couple of days... storm-bound. Apart from three hours ashore for some beach games we spent the time on board ship, and as the boys reviewed their performance in the different challenges, they gradually began to come together as a team.

them well outside their comfort zones, and required a level of teamwork, which they had not had to employ before.

The weather could best be described as bright and breezy. Closer scrutiny of the weather forecasts showed a series of gale warnings, and this had a major impact on our itinerary. Our first day was spent in Wellington Harbour, but the following morning we ventured out past Pencarrow Head and set course for the South Island.

The morning of the penultimate day saw us having a bit of fun, swinging off the topsail yard into the sea, and climbing into the

The somewhat lumpy sea made it uncomfortable for landlubbers, and many of us

rigging. Then, with a lull in the weather, but another gale forecasted, everything was lashed down, harnesses foulweather gear and buoyancy aids were donned, and we headed out to sea once more.

With a bigger sea running, and the description ‘very rough’ included in the forecast this proved to be a bit of a rollercoaster, although now that most of us had got our sealegs, this could be enjoyed to the full.

Our final morning saw us once more anchored in the harbour, this time taking part in the Spirit Olympics. After lunch, and a final clean-up, presentations were made.

Our team had made real progress, gaining an award for ‘The Development of Team Spirit’, and narrowly missing the overall Spirit Trophy.

As we left the ship, to be reunited with friends and family on Queen’s Wharf, I am sure that each one went away having learnt a bit more about themselves, and with some great memories.

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CAREERS & TRANSITION

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he location of the Transition Department in the Student Services Centre is without a doubt, a major reason for the rise in usage made by students and staff of the services provided by our Department.

Very positive feedback received from students, staff and an increasing number of visitors from tertiary providers, Industries, parents and a wide number of stakeholders, make us feel very encouraged. We are making a significant contribution to the students of the College. Students who leave Wellington College as Old Boys, head off in many and varied directions. It is a primary function of this department that we make their transition a satisfying and successful one.

There has been a more than 90% increase, over the past year, in the number of students who have made appointments for Career Interviews. This is in addition to the positive usage made by students of information and material that helps them with their goal setting.

We are very pleased with the visual impact provided in the corridors of up-to-date material that is regularly accessed by those who pass by. Our location, next to the Deans Offices, means that we are an integral part of the Student Guidance Network.

Mr Ernie Rosenthal • Careers Adviser through their working life.

Laminated copies of career profiles from The Dominion Post are on the walls of the Student services corridor.

They make students aware of a range of different careers and are noticed and read with interest by those passing by.

Our Department provides and facilitates with:CV Assistance; Job Skills and Networking; Work Experience; Driver Education; Careers Advice and Planning; Career Databases; Star Courses and Career Seminars and speakers.

Three academic subjects Tourism, Human Resources and Development and Career Planning and Employment Skills are Unit Standard based with a great deal of flexibility to change the programme, speakers, resources and the order in which the topics are presented.

that end, a To number of speakers and organisations are invited into the College to give presentations.

Opportunities are provided for students to actively explore options in the wider community through our highly successful two-day Work Experience Programme in Year 12, as well as at other times throughout the year.

The impression that Wellington College leavers are mainly going to head to a University for an academic education is changing.

Destination surveys show us that students are increasingly considering a wide range of other options. These include Polytechnics, Private Training Providers, the Armed Forces, Apprenticeships, the Public and Private Service sector, Gap years, and Overseas Universities.

During the past year we have established and/or consolidated our links with: ‘Future in Tech’, an organisation established in 2004 to promote careers in Science, Engineering and Technology; the NZ Air Force (who provided us with a day trip to Ohakea; the Army and Navy who provided hands-on workshops, as well as many other Trade Organisations.

It is a major function of this Department to show students that there are ranges of choices available, and to facilitate their search into future pathways. Students are encouraged to take subjects that they enjoy and in which they are experiencing success. It is a fact nowadays that a person will change their career several times

Price Waterhouse Cooper has established a schools partnership with us. We continue to work closely with Beca Carter and Bell Gully. Travel Careers and Training; Sir George Seymour National College of Tourism and Travel also worked with us. Regular and close contact with maintained with Liaison Officers from most New Zealand Universities and Polytechnics.

Police Youth Aid; Alcoholics Anonymous; Drug and Alcohol Services; the Salvation Army; Family Planning and a number of Community Service Organisations contribute significantly to our Life Skills programme. We

Craig Brown (left) power systems engineer at Trans Power, talks to Matthew Burgi and Jeremy Wilson at a lunchtime careers event about working in the engineering industry

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Students visit the Airforce to learn more about careers in the Armed Forces

would also like to provide all students with survival skills in cooking before they leave. It is interesting to note the increasing numbers of students who plan to enter the Hospitality Industry.

We welcome visits by Old Boys who come in and share their experiences of life at University, a Trade, the Inland Revenue, Engineering, Science, Law, Chamber of Commerce, Tourism, the Armed Forces to mention just a few. They often share with students how their current careers relate to life at their old school and how students should maximise the opportunities provided for them while they are at College.

Increasingly our students are applying for a wide range of Scholarships that are available. This year a number of our students have been successful in gaining scholarships from: Russell McVeagh; Price Waterhouse Cooper; Keystone Property Education Trust; Welltech; Massey University and Fujitsu.

We stress to our students that outside interests and community involvement impresses employers.

Students need to be able to demonstrate this in their curriculum vitae and letters of

Careers & Transition application. A good attitude, coupled with excellent communication skills, reliability, honesty and a high level of personal presentation, are sought after by employers.

Academic success on its own is not enough. It needs to be complemented by a student being able to show that they have a wide range of interests.

Each student is expected to have an up-to- date CV that has been started in Year 10 as part of the Unit on the Changing World of Work that is taught in the Social Studies curriculum.

service for students needing part time work. Many employers use only our College, and it is still a growing area with repeat business! Ms Stephanie Kane (Transition Manager) has helped develop considerable networks.

Peter Chrisp (left) and Ashley Newdick make a presentation on visiting NSW as to their Tourism Class

Such a good quality of service, provided by a very small number of staff, in a school of 1400 students, has been commented on frequently by this year’s school leavers in their evaluations. Many have said that they would have preferred that the Careers Adviser could be available throughout the school day.

We advocate for the provision, at the College, of wider subject options that will stimulate, interest, educate, and provide qualifications. There are a number of students who are not so academically able or who would benefit from a more hands on approach to learning.

We continue to target Maori, Pacific Island and ‘at risk’ students. Visits to the College by providers and communal role models, is actively promoted. Visits to outside providers for specific courses and options, is encouraged.

Many students express an interest in becoming Police Officers. It is required that they will have previously had some work experience before being accepted into the Force. It was heartening to see that this year, two of our senior students, both of whom have been excellent role models, have applied for and been accepted for training as Prison Wardens in this growth industry! They then aspire to become Police Officers.

At a time when students are becoming more wary of incurring a debt through the Student Loan Scheme, many are very keen to gain part time jobs while they are still at school. The number of employers who contact us with jobs is far less than we would like. We have again actively promoted the

Ms Kane and I work very closely in providing a service for students that we believe makes Wellington College a leader in secondary career education in New Zealand.

Chris Riddiford (left), David Sanele (centre) and Josese Atama work on their plans for setting up a successful flat in the Career Planning Class

Student Job Search Scheme to our school leavers.

tutor with Travel Careers and Training (NZ Tourism Award Winners in 2000-2) has had considerable relevant international industry experience, continues to deliver an excellent course.

In 2004 we had one class of Career Planning and Employment (CPE) course at Year 12 level, with some Year 13 students. This course, taken by Mrs Edwina Cormack, has a great deal of practical content on flatting, community services, employment skills, career planning, first aid, leadership and self awareness building.

The Year 12 and 13 Tourism classes are an increasingly popular choice, reflecting the growth in this industry and a range of career opportunities available both here and overseas. Outside speakers (often former Old Boys), from Tourism Schools, help focus many of our students on careers in this area. Year 13 Tourism provides Unit Standards at Level 3, which count toward a University Entrance qualification. Mrs Dawn Hall, previously a

Our HRD, (Human Resource Development), Life Skills Programme, which all students take for one period per week, in Year 12, is very successful. The programme is co-ordinated extremely effectively and competently

by Ms Stephanie Kane, and delivered by a team of committed and experienced facilitators which this year included Ms Kane, Mrs Dawn Hall, Mrs Edwina Cormack, Mr Callum Edwards, Mr Stuart Douce and myself.

The programme covers Alcohol and Drugs Education, Sexuality and Relationships, Work Experience and Career Planning.

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The Career Voyager Software, available only in the Careers Office annexe, has proved very successful in assisting students with their career planning. The provision of two computers in the Careers Office for student use has been extremely popular and effective. Other career programmes which students are encouraged to use are Kiwi Careers, Career Quest and Choice. These can be accessed from computers throughout the College.

A close link has been fostered with Heads of Departments and their staff. Career and Transition Education should be integrated in all curriculum areas.

The success of the education that students receive at Wellington College should not be gauged only from the results achieved from NZQA qualifications.

I believe this Department makes a significant and important contribution to the calibre of students produced by this fine College, of which I am also a proud Old Boy.

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even Wellington College Year 13 students participated in the inaugural New Zealand visit to the United Nations International Schools’ Conference, alongside six Queen Margaret’s students.

Accompanying them were Mr Kim Tattersall (of Wellington College), and Ms Francesca Black (of Queen Margaret’s College). The focus of the conference was on Modern Mass Media: The Influence of Information.

The Wellington College delegation was made by a vigorous selection process, spear-headed by an enthusiastic Mr Anderson, whilst much of the planning and preparation involved overseas was handled by Head Prefect of 1987, Alex Blades, who is now a lawyer in New York. The final team comprised of Lewis Bollard, Damian Braddock, Tom McCarthy, Hamish McClurg, Ravi Mistry, James Wylie and Stephen Whittington. It was a very talented squad, which grew closer together as the weeks in preparation flew by.

Ravi Mistry educational affair as high profile speakers, (such as editors of Newsweek, Al Jazeera, and Mrs Annan), delivered to us fascinating speeches on the topic of mass media, and then opened themselves up for questions. The fact that all this was held in the General Assembly Hall of the United Nations made it a truly overwhelming experience.

The UNIS team representing Wellington College & Queen Margaret College

we were all lucky enough to have meetings with several prominent New Zealand and American individuals, allowing us to visit the UN building and security-heavy Wall Street.

Most of the meetings were organised by Alex Blades; his connections definitely made all the difference. We were very fortunate indeed for the insights we received into society from these individuals.

in team bonding sessions.

After combating a twelve and half hour flight, we finally arrived at Los Angeles where we enjoyed a brief stopover and immersed ourselves in Americana. Having had a quick tour of a shopping mall, we found ourselves having to endure another gruelling seven hour flight to finally arrive at New York.

During the first few days, the team found itself discovering the sights and scenes of the city that never sleeps. All the major tourist attractions (museums, Empire State building, Central Park), were thoroughly explored by us. However, the trip still concentrated on the conference, and in the lead up to the conference,

The conference was a true highlight of the trip. It began with a conference dinner the night prior to the actual event.

It was intensely engaging and entertaining to meet so much youth from around the world in a laid-back setting. The conference itself was a very

With the conclusion of the UNIS conference, we all had tear ourselves away from New York City, and travelled to Washington by train. Washington was equally exciting as New York, but was very different from the latter we found. We discovered it to be quiet, but still found ourselves having a great time by visiting such amazing attractions as the Smithsonian Museums, the MCI, and Georgetown.

We were also lucky enough to take part in tours of the White House and the State Department. Sadly though, just as we were finding ourselves adapted to our new environment, the time to leave grew nearer.

The preparation for the Our two-week adventure trip took months of work; came to its final conclusion sponsorship proposals had on March 14th when we all to be created and sent, a arrived tired, sweat drenched carefully laid out itinerary and dreaming of the States at was developed, Wellington Airport. We and meetings with were all very fortunate prominent individuals that the trip had been had to be arranged. so well organised by Nevertheless, the Anderson, Messrs preparation was worth it Tattersall and Blades. as the whole team soon The trip had been realised. On the 27th an unforgettable experience for all, of April our team with and we all hope that the Queen Margaret’s it won’t be long before squad, (Francesca Wellington College Brown, Chani Van once again partakes in Tromop, Tui Head, this great event.

Meg Prebble, Lauren Gilbert, Jordan Fallow), departed Wellington for the Big Apple. The flight there was an experience in itself as numerous members attempted to battle jet lag by planning sleep patterns The UNIS team at the New Zealand Embassy, Washington with Ambassador John Wood whilst others engaged

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STUDENTS’ TRAVEL TO JAPAN

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uring the Term Three holidays, 18 Year 10 Japanese students visited Sakai City, Osaka, Japan. This year students were hosted by families from four Junior High Schools around Sakai City. Among the things the students did during their stay were attending school where they received special Japanese lessons, visited Universal Studios, also Nara the ancient capital of Japan, went sightseeing around Sakai City, shopping in the huge shopping mall at Shinsaibashi Osaka and were taken on various outings by their home-stay families. On their return the students had to write an essay about their experiences in Japan:

walking around wrapped up warm…we went to Universal Studios. The place was huge! Even with four hours...we only managed to get on about 6 rides…the Spiderman ride was incredible". “..The toilet seats were heated….in cars...there were TVs". “..Most cars have TVs, CD players and stereos are very cheap…” “.. major differences with school were; Teachers go to the students and students stay in their rooms, there are six periods in a day, lunch only last 30 minutes, people fall asleep in class because they have been studying all night, no confectionary is allowed, the teachers drink from ‘Winnie the Pooh’ and ‘Snoopy’ mugs.”

“I made many friends and want to go back some day and see them again. I’m very happy I had this chance, and it has moved my appreciation of Japanese up several notches". “... Everyone was so kind to me, and my host family made me especially welcome. I experienced sleeping on a futon on tatami and I enjoyed most Japanese food".

“I think that going to Japan helped me to learn the language a lot because you are surrounded by it …another reason Japan was so good was the host family who were absolutely fantastic and I’m sure we’ll keep in contact.”

“..vending machines were on every corner. selling far more than just drinks…On Sunday we went to the Danjiri festival…..lines of men, boys and girls tug huge 4 ton traditional wheeled festival floats around narrow streets as fast as they can….Osaka castle is amazing….inside it is a sort of multi-levelled museum…. school is really cool. Our Japanese lessons were great. I was treated like a god…English classes were fun..

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n 16th September, nine students and teacher, Ms Jo Towers began the daylong journey to get to Noumea. We arrived at the hotel just past 5.00pm New Caledonian time. Our first impressions of Noumea were varied. The central was spread out along three bays; there was a large factory and its smoke deposited nickel in the sea on the other side of the island. We saw shacks beside the motorway made out of scraps of metal, plastic and wood, which we later found out housed poorer members of the indigenous Kanak population. After a day of travelling and waiting at airports and waiting in lines most of us were pretty tired, although some did manage to go for a run at the Hotel An early rise was in store for us the next morning, as we had to leave for the CREIPAC language school at 7:45am. After having spent three hours at CREIPAC, it was a relief to get on the bus to return to the hotel.

That afternoon we were taken on a tour of Noumea via ‘The Petit Train’. When we returned we were taken to our host families, where we would be for the rest of the trip (well, for most of us anyway). Doug and I lived in a suburb called Robinson that was about 30 minutes drive out of the city.

to Port Moselle to be collected by our host families.

Overall, it was a great trip. The weather was perfect every day, we all found out heaps of stuff about French and Melanesian culture and of course we improved our French. I would recommend it to anyone who likes being enveloped in a new culture and language for a week.

Our family was pretty good. The positives at the home-stay would have to be the Kanak festival, local league football match, their swimming pool, Orangina and playing with locals in the Place de Cocotiers. The food - most of it was nice although one night we came off second best after a fiery encounter with some severely overcooked duck. Other negatives or slightly worrying things were that we suspected including our home-stay family who washed their clothes in their pool; had a temperamental toilet; the man smoked a pipe; and the number of vicious dogs that roamed Robinson.

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s we got of the plane the humidity hit me like a brick wall. Although it was certainly hot this was nothing like what I had been expecting. I had been dreaming of flat palm tree covered beaches with crystalline waters and not a cloud in sight. Instead I was confronted by hilly scrubland and an overcast sky. Ms Towers getting her apple confiscated at Customs livened up the trip. It turns out that New Caledonia is so hilly that the only piece of flat land they could find for the airport was miles out of town so the bus trip to the hotel took the best part of an hour. When we reached our destination we were handed our hotel keys and sent to our rooms, quite tired although we hadn’t actually done much.

Speaking French was the backbone of the trip for many. Most of the families spoke some or fluent English but the family Doug and I stayed with spoke no English. We managed to scrape through; it was a challenge but we rose to it mightily. I can’t deny that we had our share of horrible miscommunications but as a result of them we improved our French by having to come up with something off the top of our heads.

Each weekday morning except Friday, we were all dropped off at the language school. It started at 8:15am but most people were dropped off by their home-stay families about 7 - 7:30am.

The CREIPAC sessions went for three-and-a-half hours and by the end of the week it had taken its toll on us and we were glad to see the back of it. Most days after CREIPAC we went to the beach. We also went to the Jean-Marie Tjibaou Cultural Centre and the museum. The cultural centre had amazing architecture and many interesting sculptures around and in the buildings.

The next morning things began to brighten up (not just literally). I went for an early morning swim in the fantastic pool and stuffed myself with croissants in the French breakfast. We went down to the beach which was very hot, even in winter, and whiled away the hours. Our home-stay families came to pick us up at 4.00pm and we went back to their houses. I was paired with William and we were hosted by a women and her 4-year-old son whom both seemed very nice.

During the rest of the trip we did many things including snorkelling, swimming, sunbathing, riding tiny trains and just hanging out with our host families. We even had to go to a diabolically hard French school where over 15 handouts were given to us in four days.

Everything was extremely overpriced; I once saw a can of Orangina for 45Ospf (about $NZ7). But mostly things were about twice as much as they were in New Zealand.

Without a doubt the highlight of the trip was the visit to Amedee Island. It really was a tropical island with white sand and clear water. We enjoyed snorkelling in the Lagoon surrounding the island, travelling out to the reef in the ferry to spot sharks and snorkelling off the glass-bottomed boat. There was a great buffet lunch followed by Kanak dancing, fire coconut splicing and coconut tree climbing. After a great day we headed back

As the trip drew to a close I was a little sad to be leaving but also happy to be seeing my family again. During takeoff I contemplated all my great experiences and I even learned a bit of French too.

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YEAR 12 GEOGRAPHY FIELD TRIP Mr Craig Blacklock • HOD Geo. & Social Studies

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n March, forty-seven Year 12 students successfully completed the seventeen kilometre Tongariro Crossing in Tongariro National Park as part of the NCEA Level Two Geography course. Messrs John Mills, Craig Blacklock, Ross Durant, Patrick Smith and Mrs Penny Diederichsen led the field trip. We also had Mr Paul Walker from Wellington Girls’ College who accompanied us this year.

Messrs Blacklock, Durant and Walker took 27 students through the clouds to its summit. While it took about an hour and forty five minutes to get to the top, the trip back down the scree slopes was over in about twenty minutes. The Mt Ngaurhoe group then had to press on quickly to catch up with the others who had gone on ahead.

A quick stop at Tokanuu hot pools was a welcome end to the tramp. Dinner was ready for us upon our return to Turangi around 6.00pm and was eaten quickly, silently and in great quantity.

On the way to our accommodation at Turangi we spent some time at Tangiwai learning about the 1953 rail disaster at that site. We also went to the Tongariro visitors’ centre to find out the mountain weather forecast and other information about volcanoes before going on the long walk the next day.

The following day the students had two hours to formally write up the research that they had carried out the previous day before heading back to Wellington via a stop along the Desert Road and in Taihape for lunch.

After a large fortifying breakfast, we headed to the Mangatepopo Valley to start the tramp. Luckily the weather was clear which afforded some spectacular views of the mountains. On the track students had to do a number of field sketches and record information about the environment in order to prepare for the NCEA Level 2 Geography exam at the end of the year.

Feedback from the students and staff about the trip was very positive. There was certainly a great sense of satisfaction amongst students about how hard they had been pushed physically and academically whilst having a great time learning in the outdoors.

Once we had reached the top of the Devil’s Stair Case (1650m) a number of students were keen go to the top of Mt Ngauruhoe (2291m).

(L-R):Stuart Thomas, Aaron Hume-Merry, Roger Wilson, Rupert Randall and Rodney Brown on the summit of Mt Ngauruhoe

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Wellington Fault Line and the risks posed to people living in the area by earthquakes. We then headed up to the Wainuiomata Hill lookout where we were afforded spectacular views of Wellington and the Hutt. Here the students carried out field sketches, focusing on the tectonic and human features of the area. Our last stop was at Te Papa where the students were given a number of earthquake related tasks to complete using the information in the museum.

n late March, 80 Year 11 students explored the Wellington region Natural Hazards as part of their NCEA Level One Geography course. Messrs Craig Blacklock, Ross Durant, Patrick Smith and Mrs Penny Diederichsen led the field trip.

We also had a student teacher, Mr Richard Meikle from the Wellington College of Education, assist on the trip.

Our first stop was the Harcourt Park area in Upper Hutt where the students did investigations into the movement of the

(L-R): Rowan Swanson, Michael Graham-Campion and Thomas Banda study the Wellington fault-line at Harcourt Park, Upper Hutt

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YEAR 12 HISTORY FIELD TRIP

Drew Chappell

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s the two laden Tranzit coaches emerged from the Wellington College drive one wet Sunday morning in March, the human cargo, consisting of almost 100 Wellington College seniors, accompanied by staff and girls from Wellington East Girls’ College, had no premonition of what lay ahead of them. The events of the next two days crouched, like a guerrilla fighter screened by the central North Island tussock, lying in wait for his Armed Constabulary pursuers - a deadly assassin, Te Kooti Arikirangi Te Turuki as part of the History Feild Trip to learn about the Waikato Wars and Te Kooti.

But I am getting ahead of myself. This extended metaphor would be understood by those who were on this battle site tour, but for outsiders, some explanation is needed. One crucial passenger on this journey, poised at the front of the bus, was Mr Gregor Fountain, whose inspirational teaching was the driving force behind the event. If Fountain was the father, the maternal, caring figure who nurtured the event from infancy would undoubtedly be Mr Nic Hill.

Sitting in the second of the two coaches, Mr Hill was in a slightly lighter dark patch of knowledge with regards to the following two days than the student conglomerate.

The event was to be a glowing success, although of course, neither trip parent could know this at the time.

The dismal climate which farewelled us from Wellington stayed there and we drove to Taupo in near perfect conditions. We stopped off in Taupo for food and a check of the cricket score, and then headed to Matamata. The staff and facilities at Totara Springs were second to none - great service, good food, comfortable beds, and best of all, hundreds of screaming 11-year-olds to shock us from sleep at 5.00am.

The History students visit the Pukekohe East Presbyterian Church

All the major battle sites in the north Waikato were visited.

These included Meremere and Rangiriri (where we were entertained at Mr Pat Gaitley’s Waikato Wars movie theatre!).

The trip ended at Alexandra Redoubt in Pirongia, which the Pakeha settlers built in order to protect their million acres of confiscated land.

On Monday, as the sun’s first soft rays touched the frosted hills to the east, our journey around the key sites of the Waikato War on 1863 began.

The results were spectacular.

Our first stop was the bullet riddled Pukekohe East Presbyterian Church that had been attacked in a preemptive strike by Kingite Maori.

We then visited Alexandra Redoubt (near the mouth of the Waikato River) which was a key base for the British invasion of the Waikato. It was here that we received warfare advice from 19th century armed conflict tactician Mr Colm McNulty.

We all slept wonderfully that night, the mesmerizing lullaby voice of Mr Fountain still ringing in our ears. We were off to dream of the day ahead. It was full of promise as it held the key answer to the million acre question “Who was Te Kooti?”

Te Porere - scene of Te Kooti’s last stand

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As the squeals and guffaws of pillow fighting children woke me the next morning, I could not help but reflect on the rich history of New Zealand. Here I was, sleeping five feet (top bunk) above the very earth that was so hotly contested all those years agoand here again the Waikato was alive with the sounds of conflict. The day that followed these lucid dawn reflections was all it was cracked up to be and more.

It seemed as if Monday’s tour was a mere vocal warm up for Mr Fountain, as he here hit his full stride - describing in graphic pictorial detail every ambush, every village raid, and every naked bush run that made up the life of the legendary guerrilla fighter, Te Kooti.

We were taken on a visual journey through the Ureweras, into the King Country, and even across to the Chathams by Mr Fountain, whose unbridled enthusiasm for the significance of Te Kooti’s life soon spread. The after effects of this Te Kooti bug still continue to this very day. The trip ended at Te Porere, the site of Te Kooti’s last stand and quite possibly the best preserved of all the New Zealand Wars battle sites.

If only Te Kooti had a few more clues about designing redoubts and trenches, New Zealand history could have been very different.

I’m absolutely sure that, if asked, every single student who was present on the trip would agree that it was an unprecedented success. The experience of walking our history itself was worth the admission price, but the company, the accommodation and the bus movies on the way back were added bonuses for all. I think it can safely be said, the event will be a regular fixture in years to come. The amazing amount of information learned by all in attendance will stay with us, even in those dark twilight years ahead.

EXCHANGE STUDENTS

Miss Gillian Thomas • Co-ordinator

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004 has seen a number of exchange students at Wellington College from a wide variety of cultural backgrounds.

Some of our students have been successful in gaining an overseas exchange position.

Rob Harris is in France, William Brockelsby in Argentina (both for the year) and Daniel Nicholson left for Spain in September. Charles Arrowsmith is away in the UK on a GAP year and has seen a large part of Europe including Israel and Jordan.

Hannes Konegger from Austria, Luis Ramirez from Mexico and Fabian Piecha from Germany came to us during the northern hemisphere academic year, July to July, and returned home during the year.

As a general rule exchange students are fairly confident, outgoing people who make an effort to be involved and make friends relatively quickly and these three were no exception and thoroughly enjoyed their stay with us.

William writes to his family; Apparently I’m going to the only school in Cordoba that doesn’t have a uniform. So that’s a challenge in itself, having to decide what to wear everyday when I wake up! My typical school day involves me waking up at 6:30am, and then walking to school which starts at 7:45. The day consists of three lessons in the morning then lunch, followed by two lessons in the evening. Each lesson is about one hour and a bit, and a 15 minute break between them. So as you can see it’s quite a long day! School finishes at 4pm! I have about 15 subjects and that means I only do the same subject about three times a week, at max, which really varies things.

In recent years we have hosted more students from South America. For the first time we have hosted a student from Costa Rica and Cesar Hernandez Montero was with us for the whole of 2004. Patricio Saenz Flores arrived in July from Mexico and will be with us for twelve months.

All of these students were sponsored by AFS which is our major source of exchangees now that YFU has disbanded.

The broadening of horizons and the development of understanding, cultural awareness, independence, maturity and self reliance are all benefits of hosting and experiencing exchanges. Although there are significant costs involved these are far outweighed by the benefits and many scholarships are available. I encourage senior students to explore the possibilities of an overseas exchange.

In addition we have hosted a number of German students who come to us on a reciprocal basis. Bastian Boschert, Maurice Rutters, Nico Bodenschatz, Kolja Krammy, Maximilian Wolfinger, Jann Chounard and Janosch Docker were with us for eight weeks. At the beginning of December their host brothers, Billy Crayford, Matthew Gale, Michael Grain, Ben Matthews, Malcolm Peacey, Patrick Rosevear and Hamish Trappitt all travel to Germany. Over on the Italian Border to Switzaland is Michael Hobbs, who is spending the holiday break with a host family.

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ver the years, the ISA has quietly but steadily made its presence increasingly felt in the life of Wellington College.

This has been thanks to its activities which have become better established, organised and widely enjoyed and appreciated by both the local and international students.

The International Week in Term One had highlights of ethnic foods sales in the Atrium and the International Soccer Tournament. Thanks to Mr Michael Pallin, a particularly colourful Assembly was held during the International Week when students from nearly 40 nationalities at Wellington College were recognised.

The International Soccer Tournament attracted wide attention of the College and was participated in by eight teams, some for the first time such as Team Germany, Team

Mr Duong Tran - Teacher in Charge

presented an interesting film The Hero which was well received by a large audience in the Brierley Theatre.

JVC (Japan, Vietnam and Cambodia), Team India, and Team Africa. After more than a week of exciting competition Team New Zealand and Team Africa entered the final and the latter emerged the Champion and received the Cup at Assembly. The person in the photo on crutches, due to an injury during the Tournament, is Esaa Ahmed, the captain of Team Africa.

Frank Cheung, with the help from Mr Michael Pallin and Ms Dianne Smithson, made great effort co-ordinating the organisation of the two above tournaments and deserve high praise.

Nick Douglas, Manoj Patel, Pritish Patel, Nigel Cheng and Kirby Wong, the five

The International Basketball Tournament occurred in Term Two Week 5 and saw six teams compete in the Old Boys’ Gym and the Sports Centre. The two finalist teams, China and Korea, gave the audience a real thrill with their performances. Korea was noted for their dogged determination, but China had the advantage of height and experience and won the game comfortably to receive the Champion Cup. Last but not least, the ISA 60

International Peer Tutors provided more than 50 lunch times hours supporting International students in various subjects.

Kartik Retna, the ISA President, provided effective leadership for the ISA in 2004, which successfully delivered a tremendous contribution to the Wellington College community.

International Students’ Association

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CULTURAL AWARDS

Ms Kirsty Hazledine • Cultural Director

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wards were made to the following students for making an outstanding contribution to cultural activities in 2004. My thanks go to all these students for the way they have helped to raise the profile of their chosen cultural area within the school, and congratulations to them all for the talent they displayed and the success they achieved.

• DRAMA - Lovelock’s Dream Run (For Excellence of Performance) Tredegar Hall

Joseph Moore

Arty Papageorgiou

Nic Sampson

• JUNIOR DRAMA - (For Excellence of Performance) Jono Anderson

Miles Calder

James Dawson

For the Most Committed Member of the Cast Andrew Crowley

For Excellence as Stage Manager Henry Thomas

Chris Graham For the Best Male Character Chris Reid

Joseph Moore For the Best Female Character Edward McGimpsey

• STAGE CHALLENGE (For Excellence of Performance & Contribution to Choreography) Badyr Doyle Jason Roche Matt Thomson

Chris Crutchley James Pupuke Tui Taylor

Luke Hribar (Back Stage) Nic Sampson Stuart Wiles

Chris Jupp Robert Tamarapa

• SHAKESPEARE - (For Excellence of Performance) Simon Anastasiadis

Tim Crawshaw

James Dalgleish

David Plowright

Tama Wawatai

• KAPA HAKA - (For Excellence of Performance) Henare Paora

Joseph Tamarapa

Robert Tamarapa

• DEBATING - (For Excellence of Performance and Commitment) Aidan Beckett James Goldsbury Chris Harker

Nicholas Chan Howard Grigg Richard Kim

Matthew Gale Ralph Hall Seb Templeton

The Wallbridge Cup for Outstanding Contribution to Debating and Public Speaking

The Headmaster’s Cup for Debating

The Sir Paul Reeves Trophy for Debating

Lewis Bollard

Jono Willis

Stephen Whittington

• DRAMA HONOURS James Eldridge

Jack Howard

Elliot Travers

• MUSIC HONOURS

• STAGE CHALLENGE HONOURS

Ian Chin

Mark Turner

Nathan Parr

• KAPA HAKA HONOURS Tama Wawatai

Lewis Bollard

• MUSIC THEATRE HONOURS

This award is for an outstanding contribution to cultural activities at Wellington College in 2004.

In 2003, the recipient impressed the school with his outstanding comic dramatic talent as Bottom in ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ and more particularly playing the lead role in this year’s production of ‘Richard III’. His performance as the malevolent, crippled Richard will long be remembered.

The Wellington College Cultural Tie The Cultural Equivalent of the Sporting Blues Award. Awarded for Achievement with Excellence at a National Level

Stephen Whittington

Debating

Jono Willis

The Beasley Award

Fergus Grady

Nic Sampson Drama

Philip Thomson

• DEBATING HONOURS

Nathan Parr

Lewis Bollard Debating

Andrew Tringham

He was also instrumental in writing and directing 2004’s Junior Drama, showing that his skills in theatre extend beyond being on the stage.

James Wylie Music

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2004 Beasley Award Recipient ELLIOT TRAVERS

SPECIAL CULTURAL AWARDS Inaugural Wellington College Film Archive Award

National Sheliah Winn Festival of Shakespeare

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avid McLellan was the inaugural winner of the Wellington College Film Archive Prize donated by the Wellington College Parents’ Association.

The trophy was presented by Mrs Paddianne Neely, Wellington College Archivist, at a special ceremony at the annual Wellington College Film Night in the Brierley Theatre in November 2004. The trophy design is a representation of an old movie camera and incorporates a perspex case, a metal film spool and 8mm film. The film spool, donated by the National Film Archives, previously held a print of the 1954 Masterton Centenary. The 8mm film was donated by Jack Fry, a Conservator and Scout Master of Pukerua Bay whose troop, including Peter Jackson, used to enthusiastically shoot 8mm films.

ver Queen’s Birthday weekend this very popular Secondary Schools’ festival took place at WEGC with 38 schools attending. Having won the top award in the regional competition, the combined Scots College, WEGC, Wellington College entry of Richard III took the stage along with performances from 350 students from all over the country. Wellington College students in the production were Joseph Moore, Alex Grady, Alex Olssen and Nic Sampson who played the lead role of Richard and directed the production.

The student-directed performance was set in a boardroom using the accoutrements of this environment; the whiteboard, swivel office chairs, business suits, and the ultimate power symbol for Richard – the cigar.

The Wars of the Roses were billed as a takeover. Patrick Spottiswood of the Globe Theatre who was here as a judge praised the production for its original and effective interpretation of the play.

The prize is to be awarded annually to the student who makes an outstanding contribution to the film archive at Wellington College. In 2003, the Parents’ Association began to encourage Old Boys and parents to donate film of school activities in order to build up the film archive.

Using film from a variety of sources the Media and Film Studies department has been able to capture a slice of College life on film for 2003 and 2004. Wellington College 2004 premiered at the Film Night in the Brierley Theatre.

The 86 minute blockbuster included dazzling highlights of McEvedy, Quadrangular rugby, Shakespeare, surfing, Junior Drama, Stage Challenge, and reflective pieces on the Anzac service and French and History tour and a short film by Sun-Ha Hong. Sneaked into the programme were shots of a fashion parade of burly youths in cardboard and tinsel, pranks and shopping in Istanbul – now permanently on record in the College Archives.

The group won six top awards: • most outstanding production • best performance of a history play • best delivery of text • best student direction for Nic Sampson and Nicholas Dellabarca (Scots) • best supporting actor for Nicholas Dellabarca • most outstanding performer for Nic Sampson.

Nic was invited to attend National Shakespeare School Production week in the September holidays where he was tutored by a number of leading directors and actors.

From this group he was selected to travel to London in the middle of 2005, to perform at The Globe Theatre.

Nic is to be congratulated for this truly remarkable achievement. It is a result befitting his passion for theatre, his considerable dramatic skill, his hard work and commitment. In his time at Wellington College he has made an impact on the stage from his first appearance in Year 9 in Junior Drama to this high level of distinction where he has achieved national recognition.

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CULTURAL FORTNIGHT

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ultural Fortnight ran over the last two weeks of Term Two and helped to provide a positive ending to the term.

The first week began with the Wellington College Short Film Festival. The interest in this event increases every year and every year the improvement in the quality of the films is remarkable. Eight films were selected to be shown, including a documentary

by David McLellan on the recent College Surf Club trip to Taranaki. The winning film this year was A Circular Tale produced by Nic Sampson and staring a number of Wellington College identities including Tom McCarthy, Drew Chappell and Mr Martin Vaughan.

Tuesday lunchtime was the first of four days of ‘Anarchy in the Atrium’. The following musical events took place: • James Wylie (Yr 13) and Mark Turner’s jazz quartet • Rock bands NFI and Purgatory • The Concert Band • Semifinalists in the Rockquest – Red Carpet Murder from Scots College

and The Experience

Ms Kirsty Hazledine - Cultural Director packed Brierley audience.

In addition to the dance performance, a staff band Teacher Protocol, with Messrs Kristin Savage, Patrick Smith, Paul Ballentyne and Martin Vaughan, entertained the crowd with two numbers which the boys really enjoyed.

Henderson

During the week Mr Peter Bell began his art projects with lunchtime action in Firth Hall. A number of Year 9 students began work on a collaborative grid project recreating a work of Paul Klee.

Students also assisted with the creation of a large mosaic.

This project continued for a week with most students not knowing what the mosaic depicted. All was revealed on Wednesday lunchtime, a week later, when the masterpiece was completed and it turned out to be a “Mosesaic”… a very recognisable portrait of the Headmaster.

On Wednesday lunchtime the inaugural Wellington College Wearable Arts event was held in the Atrium. Each Year 9 form class had selected a team of ten and together they created a garment for their Form Prefect to wear.

The event was entered into with great enthusiasm and special thanks must go to the prefects for their good-natured involvement.

Some spectacular creations emerged from the chaos.

The 9KH team and their prefect Robbie Ford, dressed as Neptune, were declared winners. Thanks to McDonalds Basin Reserve for their sponsorship of the event. Another art project was happening in the Atrium at the same time. A number of Peter Bell’s art students had made intricate stencils and were spray painting graffiti

A Bridge tournament was held after school on Monday of the second week with our team defeating Wellington Girls’ College.

On Tuesday lunchtime the Wellington Girls’ College Hip Hop group came across to perform and to ‘battle’ our Hip Hop group. The girls’ performance was excellent, definitely outshining the boys! They were confident and skilled and this was warmly appreciated by the

(L-R): Robbie Ford, Tom Everton, Amos Au and Charlie Ogilvie-Lee

art onto large panels.

The last two days of Cultural Fortnight saw the very popular Coll Idol competition in the Brierley. The event was run like NZ Idol with a panel of judges each day. Andrew Tringham and Stephen Whittington created a great atmosphere with lighting and the theatre was packed with an enthusiastic crowd.

The performers emerged in an assortment of unusual re-cycled costumes from the dressing rooms and as usual, talent was not necessarily the winner on the day. Jono Anderson won on Thursday and Pirimi McDougall-Moore and Eammon Tawhiwhirangi won on Friday.

Thanks to the many members of staff who helped to supervise events and for thoses who made a musical contribution; to Mr Peter Bell for the innovative art events this year and to Mr Rob Hawley for the technical assistance. Year 13 students Nik Wakelin and Philip Thomson also provided invaluable assistance over the two weeks.

The Winning Team, 9KH and their Form Prefect, Robbie Ford

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YEAR 9 DRAMA FESTIVAL

Ms Kirsty Hazledine - Cultural Director

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We were well entertained on the Performance Day with a great variety of performances. Some of the scripts were written by the students and included A Modern Macbeth, The Fellowship of the Rings – in Twenty Minutes, The Monsters are Due on Maple St, Thirty True Men, A Variety Hour – in Ten Minutes, What’s on Czech TV, The Stratford Boys amongst others. It was a great day and we enjoyed performances which were amusing, creative, well-costumed and technically impressive. It was undoubtedly a positive experience for the students, keeping them focused and enthusiastic at this time of the year, and some great dramatic talent was identified. Thank you to all the English teachers who kept up the momentum; Tim Calder, Tony Goodwin, Dave Thorp, Jan McLean, Helen Savage, Anneke Soeterick, Martyn Reynolds, Joanne Towers and Joy Dunsheath. Thanks must also go to the student teachers from Wellington College of Education who provided wonderful support and inspiration.

aving completed their exams at the end of Term Four, all Year 9 English classes spent a week preparing a dramatic production under the direction of their English teacher. Classes worked towards Performance Day, Monday 29 November, when each class presented its production to the other Year 9 classes in the Brierley Theatre.

The classes spent the week, utilising their English class times and other core class times, to rehearse, make props and learn lines. Two members of each class spent time in the Art Department under the direction of Messrs Tim Costeloe and Peter Bell, painting a backdrop for their production. On Friday of the rehearsal week, each class had time to do a technical rehearsal with Mr Rob Hawley in the Brierley. Two boys from each class were taught how to use the lighting desk and designed and operated simple lighting for their play. One boy was instructed on the use of the sound desk and most classes downloaded impressive sound tracks and sound effects.

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BRIDGE • Scott Gazley

CHESS • Mr Andrew Jaquiry & Ms Annake Soutkerk

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he Bridge Club his year has been a resounding success with a large number of new members. Many had never played bridge before and we were all taught the fundamentals by Mr Alan Grant from the Wellington Bridge Club.

he Wellington College Chess Club was well patronised this year with more than 30 students joining at various stages of the year and running on two separate days during the week (Seniors and Juniors).

During Term Two, a chess tournament was held and two champions emerged for each group.

Senior - Daniel Kung • Junior - Khoi Dinh

Interschool competitions that had begun last year continued with mixed results but were greatly enjoyed by all. To end the year, a competition was held between the members of the club. The games showed how much we had all improved with everyone showing a great deal of talent.

These two were to play-off for the title of ‘Chess Champion for 2004’. However, due to the length of time that each game took it was not possible to determine a single champion for 2004 due to the games not being conclusively won by the time NCEA examinations arrived, however an enjoyable year was had by all members.

On behalf of the Bridge Club, I would like to thank our coach, Mr Alan Grant and the convenor, Dr Jim Horgan whose energetic input made the Bridge Club possible.

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and dancing roles. Pieter Vanderpoel, Graham Smout and Andrew Williams played in the very competent orchestra for what was a highly entertaining show.

ellington College students were involved in three productions with other schools; two musicals and one drama production.

Fergus and Alex Grady, along with students from Scots College, performed in the Queen Margaret College production of Cabaret. It was a great opportunity for the boys to work with a professional director, Ellie Smith, in what was a thoroughly professional show. Both boys performed very well, especially Fergus in his major role, and gained much from the experience.

James Wylie played in the orchestra.

Joseph Moore and James Dawson were part of the Wellington East Girls’ College Year 12 drama production of Daughters of Heaven. This was a serious drama based on the true story of the Christchurch girls who murdered the mother of one of the girls. Both boys gave excellent performances.

In addition to these school performances, Tredegar Hall performed in a season of short plays at Bats Theatre as part of the annual Young and Hungry Theatre Festival of plays. Tredegar was in the play Tuakana Tuahine by up and coming playwright Hone Kouka and he gave a fine performance acting alongside actors considerably older than him.

Later in the year a number of students performed in the Marsden College musical, The Boyfriend. Alex Grady played the lead role of the young hero (who got the girl) and Tom McCarthy made a fine aristocratic but lecherous elderly gentleman. The chorus members, Nic Sampson, Nick Braae, Shahed Yassaie and Ben Tilyard were highly entertaining in their singing

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DEBATING • Ms Kirsty Hazledine • Cultural Director and successful debating. In a unanimous decision from the

three adjudicators, Wellington College was declared the winner with Lewis Bollard being named Best Speaker.

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004 was once again a most successful year for the Wellington College Debating Society. While other schools struggle to make the numbers required for the inter-school debating teams, the large number of Wellington College students wanting to be involved in debating (over 100) enables us to run a Junior In-house competition with eight teams, as well as the eight inter-collegiate teams.

Stephen, Lewis and Jono were chosen as members of the six-person Wellington regional debating squad to debate at the Russell McVeagh National Secondary Schools’ Debating Championships held in Wellington in August. It was the first time in 17 years that one school had so many representatives. Our three debaters were split between two teams; Lewis and Stephen debated for Wellington Black and Jono debated for Wellington Gold. The debates took place over a long weekend (2-4 August) and after five grueling debates, both teams made it in to the semi-finals.

Wellington Gold was defeated by one of the Auckland teams but Wellington Black defeated Canterbury and went on to debate Auckland Blue in the finals in the Legislative Chamber. This was a very grand occasion and the pressure was enormous. Our debaters affirmed the moot that the UN has failed and were given the topic and hour-and-ahalf before the debate and, in their preparation time, were allowed no access to the internet or cell phones. Anyone who was in the audience would agree that our debaters were outstanding. Their comprehensive knowledge of the UN, their confidence and their flair meant the final was a fitting climax to a hard fought competition. The three judges’ decision was unanimous and Wellington was declared the winner. As well as being a competition for the national title, the Russell McVeagh Debating Championships had another important function. Selectors were present throughout the tournament to choose four team members to make up the national secondary schools debating team to go to Canada early in 2005.

For the President of the Debating Society, Stephen Whittington, 2004 was a particularly busy year with his commitments to debating at a national level. I very much appreciate the way James Goldsbury stepped in to help Stephen run the Junior In-House competition. He was efficient and well-organised and the competition finished with a flourish. After a series of debates spanning the first three terms, two teams, Team Teal (coached by Alastair Dunne) and Team Gold (coached by James Goldsbury), emerged as the finalists. The finals debate, with the moot that there should be a tax on fat, was held in a packed Study Room in the Library, which indicates the level of interest in Debating. The Year 9 Team Teal (Zac Olssen, Edward Bowie and Toby Newberry) defeated the Year 10 Team Gold (Patrick Cordes, Cameron Gilbert and David Satherley).

Edward was also the inaugural recipient of the Goldsbury, Whittington, Irving Memorial Cup for the best debater in the In-house competition. To finish off the debating year for the juniors Stephen and James organised a debate between the Junior Premier Team and a Dream Team of students who have done particularly well in the in-house debating.

It was a most entertaining debate but the experience of the Junior Premier Team won out.

Two teams, a junior team (Rafe Hampson and Sam McLean) and a senior team (Rupert Randall and Arty Papageorgiou) entered the Wellington Regional Impromptu Debating Competition and both did very well, reaching the semifinals. The senior team was eliminated by the eventual winners, Wellington East Girls’ College, and the juniors were eliminated by Sacred Heart College.

Stephen Whittington and Lewis Bollard were selected, Lewis as captain and Stephen was named as Best Speaker of the tournament. Jono Willis was one of three highly commended debaters.

Certified Winners: Senior Certificate Grade Mr Tony Goodwin It might be significant that most topics we tackled this year placed us at home and thus on the affirmative side. Other than giving us the appearance of taking (in general) the moral high ground, it seems to have given us a leading edge in at least the direction taken in debate set pieces.

Of the eight Wellington College teams in the inter-collegiate competition, seven won places in the quarter finals, four went on to the semi-finals and three made it to the finals.

The final of the senior certificate grade (46 teams in total) was held between two of our teams; Senior Certificate 2 (Seb Templeton, Matthew Gale, Aidan Beckett, Richard Kim), coached by Mrs Jenny Mainwaring, and Senior Certificate 3 (Chris Harker, Nicholas Chan, Howard Grigg, Ralph Hall), coached by Mr Tony Goodwin. The moot was that NCEA is dumbing down and after a closely fought debate and a split decision from the three adjudicators, Senior Certificate 2, who was negating the moot, was declared the winning team.

In terms of ‘leading,’ first speaker Chris Harker rapidly became synonymous with a characteristic tightly argued line and in-depth research. Who would have thought, for instance, that he knows so much about the detailed classification, genre type and in-game rules of reality television? Our first topic proved surprisingly complex.

Sorting out ‘reality’ on TV from the real, moral from amoral/ immoral kept us both sharp and careful. In our win against St Mary’s College, Nick Chan and Chris secured first and second best speakers respectively. Nick, in his turn, produced a typically easy-footed and laconic performance as third speaker.

The Senior Premier A Team (Stephen Whittington, Lewis Bollard, Jono Willis, Tom McCarthy, Rupert Randall) had a phenomenal year progressing through all their debates undefeated to meet Hutt Independant Boys’ School in the final, affirming the moot that the National Front should be banned. This was a stunning debate in the Hutt City Council Chambers. The students (Lewis, Stephen and Jono) displayed extensive knowledge and sophisticated debating skills which they have honed over a year of high-powered

A strict upholding of the law (a rare negative side this time) on the topic That speed camera use should be abolished versus Wellington Girls’ College proved to be a much more fast, straight run and we clocked up first and third speakers with Ralph Hall and Chris Harker. Our thanks to Lewis

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Cultural Activities • Debating Bollard for taking on the single mantle of adjudicator. He was very helpful, diplomatic and judicious (over and above finding us the winners!)

the event, we were well pleased. The background reading and fierce dispute prior to the event faded to relief as the debate actually unfolded at HIBS. Ralph was well-deserved best speaker standing rock solid and giving emotional drive through the topic as second speaker.

The next two rounds were the impromptu and limited preparation rounds. Again, as it transpired, we took the affirmative stance on That it is better to win friends than influence people (the impromptu topic) and That today’s heroes are hollow (for limited preparation). In the first case, the combined refrain All you need is love and a potted history of Stalin (courtesy of Nick’s version of history) made the winning result this time a bit of a narrow squeak, a margin of two points. However, a win is a win. Some memorable insights on our heroes of today included Ralph Hall’s comment (as third speaker this time) that ‘all Jonah does is play rugby and steal a kidney’ and that ‘rugby league players degrade society’.

So it was that two Wellington College Senior Certificate teams had reached the final. It became the self-styled ‘Battle of the Titans.’ Both teams had previously regularly consulted to bolster one another’s ideas (or simply snipe) but now it was a no holds - barred, cloak and dagger affair.

The topic: That NCEA equals dumbing down was to be enacted in front of an adjudication team of three and with an audience composed largely of teachers. So it was back to our well-thumbed copies of David Hood’s philosophies.

One of our team collared Trevor Mallard in a benign mood and ‘got it straight’ from the official horse’s mouth.

Both sides really demonstrated their inherent worth, their depth of knowledge and strong leadership. Six minute speeches were a real test of succinct thought and the linking of multitudes of detail. It was a real treat to hear how much students know about ‘the system’ and can bandy the pros and cons with apparent ease.

The next three rounds saw the beginning of some serious preparation work at lunchtimes, no hasty swallowing down ideas along with the marmite sandwiches and cocacola. That the drinking age should be restored to twenty became our fixation for the next few weeks, our doughty opponents being Chilton St James for the quarter finals. As the ‘restoration side,’ we led the audience through the past failures of the Shipley government and the flow on-effects of drinking from licensed premises to unlicensed watering holes. For our part we seem to have succeeded in persuading the adjudicator we were not ‘killjoys’ but signalled the fact that it is good government that leads by example and that everyone has a role in active change. It was good to see via Howard Grigg (second speaker) rolling out his knowledge of Colmar Brunton statistics, too.

Although it was our team (Senior Certificate 2) that was photographed holding the cup, it felt as if both teams had all shared in its arrival here, the first time in the cup’s history.

Long may it remain. My especial thanks to Chris, Howard, Ralph and Nick. It was marvellous working with you.

It has been a year of unparalleled success for debating at Wellington College. Thanks must go to the members of staff who coach the teams: Margaret Adeane, Bronwyn Polaschek, Gregor Fountain, Jenny Mainwaring, Tony Goodwin, Tim Calder, Gillian Thomas and Charmaine Izaz. Thanks must also go to the group of very fine senior debaters who began their debating careers at College, coached by Mr Ross Sinclair, and who under Ms Margaret Adeane’s direction, went on to very great things. We shall miss their input in 2005 but they have undoubtedly left behind a strong debating legacy at the school.

That round won, we moved to being negative versus Hutt Independant Boys’ School and the most exhaustive preparation we had done yet. The topic: That we need tougher penalties to reduce crime. Oh, the joys of restorative justice versus punitive measures! This topic took us through case histories, judges’ views, precedent law, the real costs of extended incarceration in prison. It took a whole afternoon outside school to perfect the total caseline. Our thanks to those teachers who allowed us the time out to do this. In

The large number of Wellington College students involved in Debating as well as staff involvement has seen 2004 as one of the best Debating year’s on record

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DRAMA

Ms Bronwyn Polaschek - Director

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t the end of Term One, a group of students performed the contemporary New Zealand play Lovelock’s Dream Run. The playwright, David Geary, has said of his play that it “…should never lose as one of its levels of reality the sense of a bunch of schoolboys putting on a play”. Wellington College’s production developed in this spirit. The cast was relatively small, sixteen in total, and included a variety of year levels, from Year 9 to Year 13, and a range of acting experience.

The play depicts the famous historical events of Jack Lovelock’s Berlin Olympics

in parallel with a rebellious Year 9 student’s first days at a conservative New Zealand boys’ boarding school today.

It is a bold and challenging play, addressing a wide range of issues from school bullying to historical truth.

The cast worked extremely well together during a fun, productive rehearsal period.

Senior students supported junior students and those with acting experience helped those without to perform to the best of their abilities.

A highlight of the rehearsal period was a visit from David Geary. In one high-energy afternoon he managed to

rehearse a number of scenes with the cast, design the set, sign everyone’s script with a different witty aphorism, and inject a fresh enthusiasm into the cast. Working with such a highly regarded New Zealand playwright and director was an amazing opportunity. final performance The was a quirky, fast-paced rendition of the play. Nic Sampson performed with passion as the misfit Howard Curtis, a difficult role which requires an actor to be both humorous and tragic. He coped extremely well with the emotional intensity required for the performance. Hamish 69

Trappitt was an enigmatic and charming Jack Lovelock.

In the role of Nick Huriwai, Howard’s only friend at boarding school, Joseph Moore was down-to-earth and compassionate.

Arty Papageorgiou and Robert Kelly were an excellent team, playing Hitler and his subordinate Fritz, as well as Pike, a sadistic prefect, and his sidekick Chubbs. The entire cast performed with total commitment over the three night season. They can be extremely proud of their efforts.

JUNIOR DRAMA

Ms Kirsty Hazledine - Cultural Director

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he annual Junior Drama production, this year entitled Calzoncillos Marrones had a very successful three night season in early August.

Written, directed and produced by Year 13 students Elliot Travers, Nic Sampson and Tom McCarthy, and Year 12 students Matthew Gale and Drew Chappell, the production had the usual cast of thousands and a lively mix of super-sleuths, a ferocious headmaster, geeky school boys and a wonderful array of fairy tale characters, hellbent on solving a crime of

and Ciaran O’Regan (Year 11). The production aspects were impressive with the clever use of multi-media, and atmospheric lighting designed and operated by Andrew Tringham. It is excellent to see these features of contemporary theatre being developed.

great importance.

With more than fifty in the cast, it gave many the opportunity to appear on stage and a number of talented actors carried the play along at great pace.

Miles Calder (Year 11) gave a stand-out performance as the geeky Gareth Fuffkin and the two detectives played

by Joseph Moore and James Dawson (Year 11) also gave great performances. There were some excellent cameo moments such as the pirate scene played by Tim Sampson

The following students were awarded certificates for the excellence of their performance: Jono Anderson, Miles Calder, James Dawson, Alex Grady, Chris Graham and Joseph

Moore. Henry Thomas did a great job as Stage Manager and Edward McGimpsey was the deserving winner of the coveted ‘shoe trophy’ for the Best Female character, playing Lady from Lady and the Tramp.

Thank you to Ms Mirsha O’Donnell who put in many hours in particular with organising the vast array of excellent costumes, and who provided valuable guidance.

Thanks also to Mrs Madeleine Sampson for her assistance with costumes.

Not quite the cast of thousands, however a large contingent of junior actors and senior producers made up the cast and crew of Calzoncillos Marrones

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KAPA HAKA

Mr Martyn Reynolds - Teacher in Charge

E ngä tini mate o runga i te Ika ä Maui haere, haere, haere. Tätou ngä waihotanga, tenä tätou katoa.

Tënä koutou e noho mai nä i ö koutou marae, ö koutou wä käinga puta noa te rohe.

Ko te mihi tënei o mätou ngä ngä tauira me ngä kaiwhakaako kei raro i te maru o Tangi Te Keo. Nö reira tënä koutou, tënä koutou, tënä koutou katoa.

E whai ake nei he pitopito körero mö ngä ähuatanga e pä ana ki te kapahaka Ngä Taonga ä Tara, te kapa mö kura e rua – Te Käreti Kötiro o te Whanganui ä Tara me Te Käreti o te Whanganui ä Tara.

Tihei mauri ora!

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long list of performances illustrates the hard work which students of Wellington College have put into Kapa Haka this year. These include receptions for VIPs such as former Governor General and Old Boy Sir Michael Hardie Boys and the United States Ambassador Mr Charles Swindell; performances at venues such as Parliament and Department of Internal Affairs for Te Wiki o Te Reo Maori; visiting our sister school Wellington Girls’ College for their International and Culture Weeks, sporting events such as McEvedy Shield, and

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The size of the roopu has varied with twenty boys performing on one occasion, and a core of ten attending regularly despite the demands of academic, sporting and other commitments. During the year, Monday tutoring has largely been given by senior students, especially from our sister school, Wellington Girls’ College, whilst during the weekday lunchtime practices, a number of our own students have led and tutored the group. To all those students who have stepped up and taken responsibility we mihi. We also wish to thank Matua Hone Hurihanganui

participation at the powhiri for Kapa Haka Rocks, the National Competition. New and international students, Japanese teachers and parents have also been welcomed into the school, and the group opened a careers convention for the International Student Organisation of Wellington.

Of these, surely the delighted reaction of Sir Michael Hardy Boys must be a highlight, together with the Haka for St Patrick’s (Silvertream) Athletics Captain to which Mr Moses partially attributed our record win of the coveted McEvedy Shield.

for his contribution and acknowledge the work of previous tutors for their input and musical taonga. As the year closes the group has begun working with Matua Thomas Tawhiri and his team of helpers. Their assistance has been invaluable and we look forward to continued growth and success.

Ka nui hoki te mihi ki a Koka Lillee Simmons rätou ko Martin Wikaira, ko Paul McLachlan, ko Rachel Wikaira, ko Sharon Tamarapa, ko Robbie Tamarapa, ko Helen Dale, ko Manawaiti Bell.

James Malthus-Howell, Luke Hribar, Nathan Morehu, Matiu Wikaira, Penetaui Kleskovic, Lewis Park, David Reynolds, Mr Martyn Reynolds (kaiawhina) Robert Tamarapa, Josh Briggs, Tama Wawatai, Nathan Parr, Tredegar Hall, Joseph Tamarapa, Sean Feehan

The Kapa Haka perform a Haka for United States Ambassador Mr Charles Swindells when he and his wife visited Wellington College

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MUSIC DEPARTMENT

Miss Katie Macfarlane - HOD, Music

The Big Band

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in Grade 8 Piano, being invited to perform in the Regional High Scorer’s Concert.

he musical year at Wellington College has seen a number of major events and new beginnings. Perhaps the most momentous of all of these was the departure of Miss Rosey Mabin at the end of Term One. We were all very sad to farewell such an inspirational, entertaining and enthusiastic teacher who has done so much for Music at the College over the past seven years. I, along with the itinerant Music Teachers and the Music students would like to thank Rosey for all the wonderful musical events, moments of hilarity, and her natural gift as a truly outstanding teacher. We wish her all the best in her role as Deputy Principal at Queen Margaret’s College, and hope that they respect and value her talents as much as the staff and students at Wellington College do.

As always the Big Band has continued to impress. The trip to Tauranga was a huge success and the band has continually performed at a high standard at concerts and events, such as the Music Department Concert, Queen Margaret’s Fashion Show, and the Sports and Cultural Dinner. Lead by the effervescent Mr Michael McGowan the band has continued to shine and it is shame that the Band has not been recognised in competition for their outstanding ability. We farewell three vital members this year – Mark Turner on the Double Bass, Ian Chin on lead Trumpet, and James Wylie on Tenor Saxophone.

These three students have been a real asset to the musical life of the College and we wish them all the best for their musical futures. We also congratulate James on his individual successes in Jazz – winning the Best Youth Saxophonist (Under 25) and the Best Youth Ensemble (Under 25) at the National Competition in Tauranga.

The beginning of Term Two saw me jump into the driver’s seat of the rollercoaster that is the Music Department year. 2004 was packed with numerous successes and new things. One big introduction was the large Barbershop Chorus, lead by Mr Antony Currington. This group worked hard throughout the year and came a very creditable fourth in the Regional Competition. It will be great to see the group grow over the next few years and move up a placing to be eligible for the National Final.

Chamber Music had another busy and successful year in the annual Chamber Music Competition. The Bridgewater Quartet of Luke Sutherland, Lucy Anderson, Andrew Loh and James Eldridge performed a very spirited and energetic rendition of the piece by the same name written by New Zealand composer Philip Norman. Hamish Cook, Peh Keesiri and Alex Lee also performed at a very high level in groups with students from other schools. The highlight for all at the Regional Competition was seeing James Wylie (along with Amber Rainey and Blythe Press) in their group the B Naturals, win the Regional Competition. They performed with maturity and flair and their exceptional playing earned them a place in the National Final. The National Final was an intense competition featuring the top eight groups from 533 in the country. Despite not being placed they performed with distinction, and it is a credit to their tremendous talent to be ranked among 30 of the top young musicians of the country.

The Concert Band has continued to grow and with a very enthusiastic group of committed seniors, combined with an equally big and enthusiastic group of juniors, the rehearsals are louder than ever (sorry Mr Sharp!) and the band is tackling even more demanding charts. It was a thrill to be able to perform a lunchtime concert and to feature some of the stars of the band including Pieter Vanderpoel on saxophone and Ben Tilyard on voice.

The Orchestra performed brilliantly under Miss Mabin’s baton for her final performance at the end of Term One playing the rousing Dambusters March. They were then in for a shock with the arrival of the demanding Band Master – Mr Owen Clarke. Months of intense rehearsal paid off for the Orchestra with highly successful and musical performances of the Don Giovanni Overture and Grieg’s Piano Concerto performed by talented pianist Alex Lee. Alex also went on to gain distinction

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Music Department was instrumental in leading the band to places we never expected we would be able to reach. Once again she managed to cope with a group of boys who were humorous, and also (at times) very noisy! However, she managed to pull the noise together into a great sounding band, and the year was enjoyed by all.

production of The Boyfriend which he did with style and flair.

He was ably assisted by Tom McCarthy, Shahed Yassaie, Ben Tilyard, Nic Sampson, Nick Braae and Sean Feehan. Sam Wevers was the winner of the school All Star competition and earned the privilege to represent the school in front of a packed Town Hall where he was certainly a favourite with a number of the crowd! Sam went on later in the year to be selected, along with Nick Braae to perform at the Carols by Candlelight in front of a 20,000 strong packed crowd at the Stadium. Not an easy gig but they did themselves proud!! Mark Turner and Zack Marshall in their band the Henderson Experience achieved enormous success in the Rockquest Competitions, being placed in the top 12 bands in the country. Mark was also awarded the Best Original Song and he was placed in the top 30 of the Play It Strange Song writing Competition.

Congratulations to all of you!

A lunchtime concert in the Atrium during Cultural Fortnight in Term Two was an opportunity for the band to play a range of pieces, enjoyed by all who were there. Pieces included a Santana Medley; I’ll Be There For You, the theme song to TV show Friends and a classic Beatles number; With a Little Help from my Friends. We also played the theme song to Austin Powers, featuring our four fabulous flautists, including Mr Jim Sharp, our very own musical chemistry teacher. Pieter Vanderpoel and Ben Tilyard also featured, on alto saxophone and voice respectively.

The Music Dinner was a huge success and was a great finish to the musical year. It was a pleasure to welcome back Miss Rosey Mabin to present the awards and we also thank her for the donation of the Music Voucher prizes. A special thanks also to the fantastic team of Music Prefects - James Wylie, Luke Sutherland, James Eldridge, Andrew Loh, Ian Chin, and Richard Manley. These boys have been a truly outstanding group to work with – full of ideas, enthusiasm and always there to help when jobs need done. Thanks for the brilliant couch – it will truly be a legacy for many years to come!! All of these boys have made a huge contribution to the Music Department and to the wider life of the College and they will certainly be missed next year. Thanks and all the best for your future musical pursuits.

The concert before the Music Dinner in Term Four was a highlight for all. The Concert Band ended the performance in style with a rousing rendition of Basin Street Blues, featuring Ivan Jennings on trumpet, Luke Sutherland on clarinet and once again Ben Tilyard singing.

Thanks to all of you for another great Concert Band year. I look forward to watching the development of our Year 9s as we look forward to bigger and better things in 2005.

This year couldn’t have been what it was without the input of the huge number of students who commit themselves to a lot of early mornings, late afternoons, lunchtimes, practise and energy in all the activities that make the Music Department what it is. A very special thanks must go to Mr Craig Beardsworth who has put a lot of time and energy into making the Music Department the fantastic place that it is. He has done a wonderful job with the voice students – many of whom have achieved individual successes and been highlights at the Concerts. He has also been a great teacher for the Year 9 Music Classes throughout the year. Thanks Craig!

To all those students who have finished College this year, we thank you for all the energy you have put into Music. Your dedication to, and enthusiasm for, both the subject and the extra-curricular activities are an inspiration!! A big thank you to all of you for an eventful and successful year and I look forward to 2005!!

WELLINGTON COLLEGE CONCERT BAND Back Row: David O’Grady, James Abernethy, Richard Kim, Luke Sutherland (Leader), Edward Stace, Amos Au, James Goldsbury Third Row: Nick Purdie, Graham Smout, Daniel O’Grady, Nic Sampson, Matthew Woolley, James Greally Second: Miss K Macfarlane (Conductor), Sam Cormack, Hayden Fisk, Alex Grady, Sam Wevers, Calum Barrett, Milton Brown, Hayden Cumings Front Row: Alex Lee, Pieter Vanderpoel, Jin-Young Jhun, Malcolm Peacey, Sebastian Templeton, Ben Tilyard, Ivan Jennings, Robert Kelly

• CONCERT BAND - Pieter Vanderpoel

• BIG BAND - James Wylie

The Concert Band has had a great year in 2004. It was a year of development, with six new members from Year 9 joining the band. Highlights for the band included playing during Cultural Fortnight, and the two Music Department concerts in Terms Three and Four. Many students also played in the ANZAC assembly in Term One and in the Prizegiving bands later in the year.

The Wellington College Big Band had an extremely active year performing in a number of competitions and concerts. For the first time the band was able to organise a trip to compete in the Tauranga Youth Jazz Competition. We were delighted to welcome back to the band for this occasion Old Boy Calvin Pfeffer on guitar. Although the Big Band did not come back with any awards for their efforts, they played very well and everyone involved had an excellent experience.

Our new Head of Department of Music, Miss Katie Macfarlane,

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Music Department the competition, under the guidance of Barbershop maestro Mr Antony Currington.

At the competition we performed a traditional spiritual My Ship and a more lively and upbeat version of a classic barbershop number, The Red Red Robbin. The Chorus was the biggest group in the male section of the competition and did well to come a creditable fourth to three groups who have been in the National Finals for the past five years.

WELLINGTON COLLEGE BIG BAND Back Row: Uli Brodie, Nick Braae, James Wylie, Matthew Stein, Sam Cormack Front Row: Pieter Vanderpoel, Chris Harker, Ben Tilyard, Matthew Taylor, Jonathan Packard, Andrew Williams, Ian Chin Absent: Mr Michael McGowan (Conductor), Sophie Ivory, Mark Turner, Sean Feehan

After the competition, the work carried on for performances in assembly, for Maori Language Week, and at the Music Department Concerts. Some members were privileged enough to perform at the Class of ‘64 reunion, joining with the Old Boys to sing a very rousing rendition of Forty Years On and sang Grace at the Sports and Cultural Dinner. Overall, it was a very enjoyable way to spend Monday lunchtimes! We would like to thank Miss Macfarlane, Mr Reynolds and Antony Currington for all the work they put in to help us, and we look foward to reaching even greater heights in 2005.

The director for this year was again Mr Michael McGowan, the school’s resident brass instructor, who generously gave up his time for the fourth consecutive year. On top of the Tauranga trip, he kindly co-ordinated an entry for the Band into the Massey University ‘Wellington High Schools Competition’. This also went smoothly and again although they were not the winners; it is safe to say they were certainly a crowd favourite.

In Term Three, the Band were invited to be guest performers at Queen Margaret College’s Fashion Show. We were given a guest spot in the middle of the evening and the event organisers were impressed with the bands professionalism and energy. It was great also to perform an entertainment bracket at the Sports and Cultural Dinner in October.

2004 was somewhat of a culminating of several previous years of building and hard work with it being the final year for Mark Turner (Double Bass), Ian Chin (lead trumpet) and James Wylie (tenor saxophone). The departure of these three members will leave a large space in the band however, there remains a great depth of talent which will develop and flourish over the coming years. I would like to extend my thanks to Mr McGowan who has been responsible for all the band has achieved over the last few years; it couldn’t have been done without him. Congratulations Wellington College Big Band for another fantastic year!

WELLINGTON COLLEGE BARBERSHOP Back Row: Nick Chan, Richard Kim, Fergus Grady, Tom McCarthy, Lewis Bollard, Luke Sutherland, Nick Wakelin, Tama Wawatai Third Row: Ben Tilyard, Manaia Ete, Hamish Cook, Hamish McClurg, Woodrow Cizadlo, Amos Au, Iafeta Fa’apusa, Shahed Yassaie Second: Nick Purdie, Alex Grady, Sam Wevers, Minto Fung, Simon Cook, Saptarshi De, Ben Allnatt, Miss Katie Macfarlane (Conductor) Front Row: Joel Miller, James Eldridge, Andrew Loh, Nick Braae, Pieter Vanderpoel, So-Mang You, Ian Chin, Alex Lee

• ORCHESTRA - James Eldridge

2004 has been a vintage year for the Wellington College Orchestra. We began the year as a band of amateur musicians hoping to have some fun and ended the year with the monumental task of performing Grieg’s only Piano Concerto with the brilliant soloistic talents of Alex Lee.

• BARBERSHOP CHORUS - Nick Braae

2004 saw the establishment of the brand new Barbershop Chorus at Wellington College. With the promise and allure of entering the Barbershop Competition, there were record numbers who turned up to the first practice of the year.

Term One was spent busily organising and rehearsing for

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Music Department in Miss Mabin’s final assembly. The next feature was the difficult Don Giovanni Overture at the Music Department Concert, culminating in the Concerto performance in the Music Dinner Concert in Term Four.

Recognition for this feat does not only lie with the students however, but also depends largely on the patience of the conductors and the willingness of our parents to drop us off at school at any hour in the morning, and their valiant attempts to wake us up at the same time! Thanks also go the three girls from Wellington East Girls’ College; the flautist Lucy Anderson, the bassoonist (and saxophonist for the jazz band) Sally Anderson, and the much needed Cellist Elinor Miller. These girls have persevered with the early mornings and always provide a laugh and a hot cup of coffee on an early Tuesday morning when both are sorely needed.

Of course the Orchestra could not have even WELLINGTON COLLEGE ORCHESTRA got off the ground without the huge amount Back Row: Andrew Williams, David O’Grady, Jonathan Packard, So-Mang You, Luke Sutherland, of input from our conductors – Miss Rosey Alastair Dunne, Malcolm Peacey, Daniel O’Grady Second: Graham Smout, James Greally, Robert Kelly, Jin-Young Jhun, Woodrow Cizadlo, Emil Mabin in Term One, and the energetic Mr Schroder, Neil Drummond-Nairn, Matthew Woolley Owen Clarke for the rest of the year. It would Front Row: Alex Lee (Soloist), Joel Miller, James Wylie (Leader), Hamish Cook, James Eldridge, be an understatement just to describe the Ivan Jennings amount of patience and good will shown to us by them, as without them we could have not achieved anything! James Wylie, it has become. Thanks to all who participated in making the as leader of the Orchestra, has provided great leadership and orchestra such a great group of people and I wish you all the mention also goes to the huge amount of Year 9 and 10 students best for next year! that have joined this year and helped make the orchestra what

RECENT MUSIC NEWS

It was great to hear early in 2005 that three students had been selected into the prestigious New Zealand Secondary Schools’ Choir.

Ben Tilyard, Hamish Cook and Simon Cook will join 27 other male singers and 30 females selected from around the country. This Choir is a two year commitment which will see them perform concerts around New Zealand and undertake an overseas competition trip in 2006.

Last year the NZSSC won three major awards at an international competition in Canada competing against 28 other choirs from 15 different countries. They are an internationally renowned choir and we wish these three students well for their time in the Choir.

2004 MUSIC PREFECTS Back Row: Luke Sutherland, James Wylie, Richard Manley, Andrew Loh Front Row: James Eldridge, Ian Chin

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PACIFIC STUDENTS

Mr Joe Vatucicila - Pacific Island Youth Worker

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assist in a ‘One-to-One’ tutoring programme particular for some of our senior students. These tutors took the time to come in and work alongside our students in core subject areas such as English and Science. Their aim was to help students grasp a firm understanding of the subject and in particular areas they needed developing in.

tudents of Pacific Island origin represent five to six percent of the student population of Wellington College. As the College’s Pacific Island Liason officer beginning this year, it has been my greatest challenge and passion to see these young men achieve all round success. The various events and initiatives that have been organised and implemented this year have all been constituted with these purposes in mind - motivation and success.

The tutoring program is an invaluable initiative that I will be looking to be develop further in 2005. Thanks to our great tutors – Ata and Daniel for their invaluable efforts and commitment.

• Homework Centre

The Homework Centre initiative was set up for those desiring or in need of extra tuition. It was an opportunity particularly sought after by our Year 9 - 11 students who showed great commitment by attending the weekly homework centre sessions outside of the regular school hours. I would like to commend their efforts and am confident that as they continue they will begin to see for themselves the fruits of their taking the time to develop good study skills and understanding the importance of good study ethics.

I envision Pacific Students of Wellington College rising up to fulfil their potential and to represent themselves and the school with a higher standard and achievement of excellence.

Statistics are not particularly encouraging when it comes to our Pacific Students, therefore I have two main objectives: •

• Team Building

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Earlier this year we took the Junior (Year 9 and 10) students for a trip and engaged them in a High Ropes course in Wainuiomata. It was a team building initiative that proved to be a significant event with the main aim of the session being for the group to work together towards a ‘Positive Vision’ for the Pacific Students of Wellington College. Thanks to David Sanele and Saula Atama who showed excellent leadership skills on the day.

To motivate and mentor students in pursuit of and working towards a future vision, (self motivation, discipline, success mentality); To provide programs that provide tutorship towards academic achievement, (practical study skills, developing good study ethics)

I would like to thank the staff of Wellington College for all their support this year. I would also like to acknowledge Mr Ivan Wong-Kee whose previous years in this role set a solid platform in which to develop and build upon with regards to our Pacific Students.

• Breakfast Mentoring Club

A new initiative this year was the Friday ‘Breakfast Mentoring Club’. The commitment shown by students who attended the 7:30am breakfast meal followed by motivational and leadership focus sessions with Ray Nafatali (Deputy Head Prefect, 1998) was impressive. In particular our students travelling all the way from Porirua (way to represent ‘P-Town boys’!) Each showed great commitment to the initiative and it was an excellent opportunity to provide valuable leadership input for them. Thanks to Ray Nafatali for all your commitment and input into the students – much appreciated!

A special word of thanks and acknowledgement to Mr Fuimaono Tuiasau and the Pacific Parents’ Support Group for your ongoing support and commitment throughout this year. You are invaluable to the future success of our Pacific Students.

• Tutoring Programme

“Aim for the moon, for if you miss you will still land amongst the stars” (anon.)

And finally to our Pacific Students. Thank you for a fun filled year of challenges and successes. May you all strive to become all that you can be – fulfilling your potential and always striving for excellence in everything that you do.

This year we were very fortunate to have university students

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PUBLIC SPEAKING

Mrs Joy Dunsheath - Teacher in Charge

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he ultimate goal of this activity is to strengthen the ability of students to speak with confidence to large and small groups. To do this, students need to engage with and relate to their audiences. The 2004 public speaking programme was developed to encourage and support student participation.

Lunchtime practice sessions were held where shared peer and self-reviewing helped to raise student confidence.

Stockley Cup: Robert Osman in the senior section who spoke on the topic that The Modern Teenager is too Materialistic and Matthew Dodd in the junior section. Both students spoke convincingly and entertainingly with Matthew doing particularly well, winning the junior section speaking on the topical issue of terrorism and speculating on its career prospects.

This year was notable for the willingness of the students to take part and the speaking talent that was revealed. The College’s Public Speaking Competition involved over one thousand students who initially delivered their speeches in their English classes and from this the semi-finalists were chosen.

Lewis Bollard was runner up in the New Zealand Lions Speechmaker Contest held in Hamilton. The requirements of the competition were to present two speeches – a five minute prepared speech and an impromptu speech for which the topic this year was black and white. Lewis’ prepared speech was about Iraq and Afghanistan, and what New Zealand can do to help. Lewis was invited to join 39 others from 21 countries at an international youth camp at Lake Okataina at the end of 2004.

The finals were held in early August in the Brierley Theatre with guest adjudicator Judith Trotter. Ms Trotter is a career diplomat, who has represented New Zealand in Singapore, Canada, Italy and France.

At the end of year Cultural Awards Assembly, Lewis Bollard won the Walbridge Cup for Debating and Public Speaking.

The standard of speaking in the finals was impressively high.

Results were as follows: Public Speaking Badges for finalists were awarded to the following: Thomas Aitkin, Charlie Ogilvie-Lee, Matthew Dodd, Sam Reese, Ralph Hall, Ciaran O’Regan, Joseph Moore, Stephen Whittington, Simon Worker, Matthew Gale, and Robert Osman.

The finals of the College Impromptu Speaking Competition were held in the Library in Term Four. The adjudicators were a past winner of the competition and staff member, Mr Chris Wells, and a recent Head Prefect, Ben Revell. The six finalists were James Dawson, Sam Denby, Michael Dessoulavy, Stephen Whittington, Drew Chappell and Jono Willis.

The winner of each section won a cup and book vouchers.

• Junior Section:

From the finalists, Stephen Whittington emerged as a clear winner with a highly entertaining speech about his journey through his College years from Year 9 to Year 13. The prize was the Richard Seddon Memorial Cup and gift vouchers.

Charlie Ogilvie-Lee won the Roy C. Carwell-Cook Memorial Cup.

• Intermediate Section:

Joseph Moore won the Sir Alexander Gray KTKC Memorial Cup.

Congratulations to all winners and participants

• Senior Section:

Robert Osman won the Senior Speaking Cup presented by Sir Michael Hardie Boys.

One of the premier public speaking events in New Zealand is the United Nations Association Speech Contest. Lewis Bollard was one of eight finalists in this national competition.

Although unplaced, his speech on The Culture of Peace was very well received and he is to be congratulated for reaching the finals.

Penetaui Kleskovic and Jacob Monk-Taingahue represented the school in the Nga Manu Korero competition, Penetaui in the Junior Maori section and Jacob in the Junior English section. Neither student was placed but both made a good effort representing their school.

Wellington College was represented by two speakers at the Wellington Regional Public Speaking Competition, the

PUBLIC SPEAKING WINNERS (L-R): Charlie Ogilvie-Lee, Robert Osman and Joseph Moore

THEATRESPORTS

Ms Kirsty Hazledine • Cultural Director

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Five members of the group – Nic Sampson, Max Harris, Joseph Moore, Michael Trigg and Robert Kelly, were members of the Wellington Secondary Schools’ Theatresports group called Joe Improv. They performed at Capital E over a week in the September school holidays entertaining large audiences with their wit, mental agility and dramatic talent.

fter a slow start, due to all the other cultural activity in the school, Theatresports got underway in Term Two under the direction of recent old boy, Matthew Sime. The group, consisting of a good number of Theatresports stalwarts and some new Year 9 students, met on Friday lunchtimes and had fun with a wide range of improvisation and drama games.

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SHAKESPEARE PRODUCTION

Mrs Jan McLean - Director

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are eager allies of Richard, but see reality too late to save themselves. In James Dalgleish (Hastings) and Jack Howard (Buckingham) were two young actors who would have loved to play the lead role, but who threw themselves into creating two men much older than their chronological years. They were able to develop two very different characters, even though each of them is betrayed – James’s scene with the two young Princes showed a disquiet which his character did not fully comprehend but which James himself did; while Jack’s manipulation of the crowd showed how limited his character’s understanding was of that most potent force.

riginally the Shakespearean production for this year was to be Henry V, but it became obvious early in the planning period that although there were many talented actors around, not one of them had all the necessary qualities to make a credible warrior King. One thing that all eligible young men of Wellington College this year seemed to possess, however, was a thorough understanding of Richard III thanks to some inspired teaching in their Year 12 English class. It became increasingly clear, after the most exhaustive audition process I have ever held, that we had a number of actors who could perform the role, but one of their number was pre-eminent – Elliot Travers.

The only truly “good” male character in the play – Richmond – has the task of establishing his credibility in just the last act of the play, and Tama Wawatai was authoritative and measured as Henry Richmond. Strong in their supporting roles were Tim Crawshaw (Derby), Rupert Randall (Rivers), and Jerome Cargill (Brakenbury) while William Irving brought a suitable gravitas to the role of Clarence. As in previous productions, the minor roles also gave emerging talents an opportunity to experience a little of the “big time” – and I look forward to the contributions Pieter Vanderpoel, James Dawson, Seb Templeton, Templeton Simon Anastasiadis (he of the Dressing Room Protocol decree), Nick Douglas Douglas, Edward McGimpsey, David Isaacs and Jaz Morris will make in Shakespearean productions in the future. Eddie and Jaz as the two little princes, all but stole the show in the scenes in which they appeared, and one of the highlights for meof this production was Eddie’s wonderfully imperious I want more uncles here to welcome me me.

The role of Richard III is a huge undertaking. We, the audience, know from the start that Richard is a conniving, scheming, egotistical individual for whom no act seems to hold any moral strictures at all – yet we find him engaging. Elliot understood this polarity from the start, and it is a measure of his talent that he was able to bring this knowledge to every episode Shakespeare shows us – whether it was the famous wooing scene with Queen Anne early in the play, his manipulation of the common people when he appears to reject the crown, or the moment of extreme self-doubt before Bosworth. This latter scene is one of the most difficult in all the play for any actor to present credibly because its emotional tone is so elusive, but it was the scene in which Elliot largely directed himself, with a conviction which spoke for itself. Night after night, I would watch in amazement, as did the rest of the production personnel, as Elliot contorted the right side of his body and adopted the characteristic gait which is the physical outer reminder of Richard’s twisted psyche, before he took the stage. It never faltered – not even when the little Duke of York jumped on his back or in Richard’s dream sequence within his tent. The Headmaster declared Elliot’s performance to be the most compelling of all he has seen in his ten years at Wellington College, and he may not be far wrong in that judgement!

There are four pivotal female roles in Richard III III, one of which poses a real problem for the Director of a student production of the play.

Again, we had a trio of very gifted young women in these roles. As Queen Elizabeth, and like Elliot, a young actor of great promise, Barbara Graham (last year’s Titania) was given the opportunity to demonstrate her pure acting talent. Barbara was fully in command of her role, and her verbal duels with Richard in Act IV when he seeks Elizabeth’s aid to woo her daughter were the dramatic equal of any adult production.

These two young actors were totally

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Richard III committed to their parts – and it was a joy to work with them. Martha Hardy-Ward played the role of Queen Anne with rare understanding – her capitulation to Richard in Act II was movingly portrayed, and Mara Gold played the Dowager Duchess of York with compassion and venom when each quality was needed. I broke one of my personal Directorial rules this year – the role of Margaret of Anjou is a role for someone who is genuinely ancient! She has some wonderful lines, full of anger and bitterness, and at early rehearsals I readin her part. When I tried to relinquish the role, I faced a mutiny, although at least one cast member had real doubts that I would actually take the stage rather than deliver the lines from out in front. The same cast member also admitted to enjoying a legitimate opportunity to “take on” a member of staff in a fiery argument! Much as I enjoyed the experience of acting alongside some genuine talents, I will not be forsaking the role I enjoy best!

silent on-lookers of Richard’s machinations, but they commented on the action – turning their backs in the scene in which Clarence is murdered for example, even though four of their number served as the four corners of his cell; they beat a sombre tattoo with their four-metre pikes to introduce pivotal scenes; and provided the Director with a solution as far as staging the final battle scene in which Richard meets his end. Dressed in black tee-shirts and black trousers in the first half, and then in long grey hooded cloaks in the second, they also provided a reminder of the timelessness of the themes of Richard III. Lead by Hamish Dunlop, the pikemen never left the stage, and the contribution made by Michael Baker, Baker Hamish Cook, Aaron Fisher, Fisher Richard Kim, Elliot Riley Riley, Mark Ryan and So-Mang You was recognised by the whole cast who presented each one with a miniature “Oscar” at the postproduction function.

One of the pikemen calculated that they had stood for the equivalent of over a day and a half non-stop by the end of the season!

The costumes were once again entrusted to Jenny Bain, and because mourning is such a potent concept in Richard III, we went with black as the predominant colour. This restriction did not mean lack of variety, as Jenny explored texture and style to create costumes which established the darkness of the atmosphere – to give but one example – Richard’s tunic of black had circling boars around its yoke, the boar being his heraldic emblem in the play.

While the production may have had a relatively simple set design, it still needed efficient stage management, and I was delighted that Michael Gazley was eager to return to his Stage Manager’s duties, having been such a master in the role over the past two years. Not only did Michael run things back-stage, but he made an excellent corpse and ghost as King Henry VI! James Eldridge was his deputy, assisted by Andrew Jones and Scott Gazley Gazley, while the soundscape was operated by Matthew Taylor Taylor. Alex Abernethy made some wonderful props – from crowns to fetters to murdered Hastings’ head – and looked after the two heavy swords which EVERYBODY wanted to have a swipe with.

The costumes and set design worked particularly well together this year. I have long been an advocate of simple set designs, and Mr Tony Goodwin came up with three possible designs in the planning stage.

One was quickly discarded – ‘too Wagnerian’ – but his suggestion of a number of pikemen really appealed.

The pikemen concept grew – they were not only the

This production marked the end of another long-serving lighting technician – Andrew

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Richard III Tringham has been involved with lighting ever since Year 10.

When Andrew suggested he would like to design the lighting scheme as well – I was delighted – and the end-product was way beyond my expectations. In the Act IV dream sequence, I wanted to alternate the lights between the ‘tents’ (pikemen to the fore again) of Richard and Richmond – no trouble to Andrew. But if there was one instance which demonstrated how accomplished Andrew had become, it was during the Friday performance when the lighting desk fused. The actors didn’t miss a beat which indicated how professional they were, but not only did Andrew re-set the lights for the second half during the interval, he operated the lights for the rest of the performance using a manual board which he had never used before, and for which each lighting change had to be manually set the scene before it was used.

The Friday incident in a very obvious manner summed up this year’s production. The way everybody backstage and on-stage worked to keep their production running smoothly was a lesson to any jaded observer of teenage behaviour. The Director felt entirely superfluous, as she watched unknown expertise surface, and the way the ‘team’ culture swung into action. Nearly fifty young men and women took real pride and ownership in something they had worked enthusiastically and joyfully to create, and this was just another opportunity to use their ingenuity, talent and knowledge. It was also a forceful reminder why we, the adults of the enterprise, are so lucky to be involved in such occasions.

RICHARD III Back Row: Seb Templeton, Hamish Cook, David Plowright, Matthew Taylor, Mark Ryan, Elliot Riley, Nik Wakelin, William Irving, Simon Anastasiadis, Richard Kim Third Row: Nick Douglas, David Isaacs, Andrew Wilford, Scott Gazley, Hamish McClurg, Stuart Moore, Alex Schroder, Tim Crawshaw, David McLellan Second: James Dawson, Aaron Fisher, Rupert Randall, So Mang You, Jerome Cargill, Philip Carman, Ben Tilyard, Pieter Vanderpoel, Eddie McGimpsey, Mr Tony Goodwin (Concept Designer) Front Row: Hamish Dunbar, Andrew Tringham, Jack Howard, Elliot Travers, Mrs Jan McLean (Director), Tama Wawatai, James Dalgleish, James Eldridge, Jaz Morris

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STAGE CHALLENGE

STAND UP

Philip Thomson - Producer

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he interest in Stage Challenge this year was phenomenal.

After first entering Stage Challenge in 2001, Wellington College has gone from strength to strength in an area not usually dominated by men. This year’s production was the largest yet, with an onstage cast of 97 boys (whittled down from 300), and twenty more working behind the scenes.

One of the best things about Stage Challenge is how it unites students from across the school. The atmosphere on the night was electrifying. The Queen’s Wharf Events Centre was packed with over 5000 students, family, friends and well-wishers. The audience had to wait until the penultimate performance to see Wellington College shine. They were wowed with a brilliant display of synchronised moves, combined with a symphony of light and sound. Nathan and myself portrayed ‘the media’ in the performance; Nic Sampson led the amazingly tall stilt walkers; Badyr Doyle and Robert Tamarapa performed a spine-tingling rendition of the Haka; Chris Crutchley led the Police (mentioned by the Judges); and Jason Roche showed off his brilliant martial arts skills. Each scene brought out a different emotion from the crowd.

Nathan Parr took on the role of Director, creating dance moves and shaping the overall look of the production. He was ably assisted by myself as the Producer, and was largely responsible for the stunning soundtrack. We both worked passionately in organising practices, keeping the boys focused, and dealing with all the behind the scenes work.

The theme behind the production was that The voice of the common man can be a powerful thing. Our performance was entitled Stand Up and conveyed images of 20th century protest, and celebrated what had been achieved. The performance began with Gandhi and his peaceful followers dancing onstage.

The next scene represented apartheid, with traditional warriors facing off against their military oppressors.

The middle scene was full of peace-loving hippies getting the better of three mad scientists. This was followed by an impressive All Black haka and the standoff that developed into the 1981 Springbok Tour protests.

The final protest depicted the Tiananmen Square, with our human tank confronting a lone student. To end the performance, all the boys came back onstage to dance in our trademark, up-beat finale.

Wellington College lifted the roof off the Events Centre on May 5, 2004. When the judges’ announced Wellington College in first place, 120 ecstatic boys came out chanting and performed another amazing Haka to the crowd outside the Events Centre.

Stage Challenge wouldn’t have happened without the perpetual help form the staff.

A special thank you must go to Mrs Madeleine Sampson and her helpers who worked their magic with dazzling costumes, Mr Rob Hawley who was our technical wizard, Mr Peter Bell who spent many hours in the art room helping to create the set, Mr Mana Bell who gave us support and guidance, and Ms Helen Savage who came to all the practices and provided us with superb ideas for the scenes.

However without Ms Kirsty Hazledine, who oversaw the whole production, Stage Challenge would never have gotten off the ground. She attended every practice and meeting, and gave up countless hours of her time to help us succeed. On behalf of everyone involved in Stage Challenge we can’t thank you enough for your involvement.

The level of leadership and general enthusiasm shown by senior students was amazing. A number of students choreographed for the first time with Tui Taylor, Tomasi Palu, Adrian Packwood, Nic Sampson, Matt Thomson, Stewart Reid, Chris Crutchley, Stuart Wiles and Chris Jupp the most impressive. Luke Hribar and Lewis Bollard were in charge of backstage and created five large set pieces with images of the personalities and headlines of the events depicted – Gandhi, Mandela, Lennon, Muldoon and Mao Tse Tung. Ben Sanders did a great job working with the lighting crew.

Stage Challenge was an incredible time for everyone, and it will never be forgotten. We look forward to a bigger and better Stage Challenge 2005.

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HONOURS & BLUES IN SPORT • BLUES AWARD

This is presented to a student who has achieved the highest level of their sport (i.e. selected for New Zealand) (represented New Zealand at the highest secondary school or above age group), won a National title or set a New Zealand record. It is usually given to senior students but can include younger school members if they are competing at the older age group. The student must play this sport for the school and be a good role model in their sport.

DAMIAN BRADDOCK Swimming

BEN SANDERS Mountain Biking

CHRIS CHANG Soccer

ROBERT FOY Tennis

DAVID ISAACS Canoe Polo

TRISTRAM LUPO-SAMOA Softball

JONOTHAN ROSS Waterpolo

MARK RYAN Waterpolo

MATTHEW SINGLETON Mountain Running

GRANT STEPHENS Soccer

TOM TAYLOR Windsurfing

JO JO JUDD Waterpolo

MARK TINKLE Athletics

• Honours

The following students also won Honours Badges, they are awards mostly for senior students. They are recognition of outstanding service and achievements and are also for notable contributions to the school that have been given over a number of years.

Athletics

Cricket

Hockey

Rugby

Jono Ross

Ben Hawkes Alex Olssen Patrick Rosevear David Sanele Matt Singleton Mark Tinkle

Nick Angus Scott Mudgway Ashley Newdick Jarred Sewell

Jamin Bhikka Vivek Lala Girish Parbhu Troy Smiler-Ihimaera

Tom Everton Sakaria Letufuga Tama Makamaka Chris Middleton Tomasi Palu

Robert Foy Ivan Mendoza Patrick Metham Angus Newsam

Basketball Sanchez Amato Tala Taufale

Canoe Polo Luke Dustin

Cross-Country

Rowing

Terefe Ejigu Matt Singleton

Matt Archibald Lewis Bollard Rob Macann Mikkel Nielsen Elliot Riley George Tylee

Dragon Boating Adam Cahill William Helu Stewart Reid

Soccer

Softball

Chris Crutchley Oliver Davie Josh Lowe Ryan Ingram

Clayton Pepere

Swimming

Tom Taylor

Sam Coombes

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Tennis

Waterpolo Mark Ryan

Yachting

DOMINION POST & COLLEGE SPORT WELLINGTON AWARDS

COLLEGE SPORT WELLINGTON - WELLINGTON COLLEGE FINALISTS • 2004 Standing (L-R): Andrew Truesdale, Aaron Hume-Merry, Robert Foy, Ashley Newdick, Oliver van Rooyen, Tim Sampson, John Mills, Mark Tinkle, Tom Taylor Seated: Terefe Ejigu, Tristram Lupo-Samoa, Jono Ross

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hirty students were nominated for the awards with 16 being finalists in their respective sports. They were: Damian Braddock (Swimming), Terefe Ejigu (Cross-Country), Robert Foy and Michael Joblin (Tennis), Aaron Hume Merry (Yachting), Tama Makamaka (Rugby), Ashley Newdick (Cricket), Dion Prewster (Basketball), Tim Sampson and Ollie Van Rooyen (Bowls), Tristram Lupo Samoa (Softball and All rounder), John Mills (Underwater Hockey), Jono Ross (Waterpolo), Tom Taylor (Windsurfing), Mark Tinkle (Athletics) and Andrew Truesdale (Official).

7 students won their category:

Lawn Bowler/s of the Year: Tim Sampson and Oliver Van Rooyen Swimmer of the Year: Damian Braddock Tennis Player of the Year: Robert Foy Windsurfer of the Year: Tom Taylor Yachtsman of the Year: Aaron Hume-Merry

NEW ZEALAND REPRESENTATIVES

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he following students have either represented New Zealand in 2004 or have been selected for New Zealand squads late in 2004 or for 2005:

Mark Tinkle David Beck Robert Hartley Matiu Wikaira Dion Prewster Thomas Webb David Isaacs Ashley Newdick Terefe Ejigu Martyn McDowell Ben Sanders Matt Singleton Edward Stace Chris Chamg Mikey Halikias Tim Mather

Athletics Basketball Basketball Basketball Basketball Basketball Canoe Polo Cricket Cross-Country Kayaking Mountain Biking Mountain Running Rowing Soccer Soccer Soccer

Grant Stephens Nick Tarrant Tristram Lupo-Samoa Damian Braddock Robert Foy Michael Joblin Guy MacDiarmid John Mills Oliver Van Rooyen Jono Ross Jojo Judd Iosefa Tuiasau Mark Ryan Tom Taylor Jono Hanns Aaron Hume-Merry 85

Soccer Soccer Softball Swimming Tennis Tennis Underwater Hockey Underwater Hockey Underwater Hocket Waterpolo Waterpolo Waterpolo Waterpolo Windsurfing Yachting Yachting

ATHLETICS •McEVEDY

Mr Chris Wells - HOD, Physical Education

McEVEDY SHIELD BACK WHERE IT BELONGS!

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t the beginning of the year, there was a small gap in the trophy cabinet where the McEvedy Shield had been just 24 months earlier. Although the size of that gap was small, in reality, its significance was far more wide ranging than just a spot in the entrance foyer trophy cabinet. The Shield signifies athletic dominance in the greater Wellington area and is the envy of all four McEvedy schools. To say we were motivated to get it back would be an understatement.

That gap has now been filled.

In an outstanding display by the entire team, we managed to win all four age-groups and established the biggest winning margin for any winning Wellington College team in the history of the shield. The set of results attached to this report shows

Mr Martyn Reynolds. Mr Nic Hill coached the sprinters, Mr Nathan Frew the high jump, Mr Chris Pollock the javelin, Ms Helen Savage and I coached long and triple jump and finally, the shot and discus was coached by Mr Phil Jones, Mr Fale Seve and Mr Shaka Sola. I would especially like to thank them for their wonderful coaching and commitment to the athletes and also to congratulate Shaka on his inclusion in the Western Samoan Olympic team in this year’s Olympics.

the results achieved by all individuals participating, but special mention must be made of Dion Prewster, who amassed 19 points by himself in the Under 14 grade. His contribution was outstanding.

The coaching team at Wellington College is for me, the deciding factor in the standard and quality of the performances achieved by the Wellington College athletes. It is the commitment and dedication of this group of people that turns good athletes into outstanding ones. I would like to thank Mr Alan Coulston for his outstanding contribution to coaching not only the middle distance team, but in also assisting the development of the rest of our coaching staff. Alan was ably assisted

by Mr Lincoln Rawles and

This year’s captain, Alex Olssen, did an outstanding job and was ably supported by the individual event captains.

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Competition in Australia at the end of the year and Terefe Ejigu was selected to participate in Townsville.

The result of a great McEvedy competition is a strong team.

This year, we are taking a full bus load of athletes to the National Championships in Hamilton and this team has high hopes of doing well. After this competition, there will be a short layoff for Christmas festivities, and then in mid January, we will once again embark on the McEvedy crusade. In 2005, many of this year’s champions will again dominate their events, but it will also be an opportunity for students new to athletics, or those who have been training for years, to shine for their school in the best athletic competition in the country.

McEVEDY RESULTS Under 14 Discus 1 Dion Prewster 38.83m 4 Sheridan Taua Robert 32.54m Under 15 Discus 1 Israel Pritchard 41.52m 4 TJ Ioane 39.04m Under 16 Discus 1 Albert Tanga’taloakepa41.83m 3 Josese Atama 38.88m Over 16 Discus 2 David Sanele 41.18m 3 William Helu 40.88m Under 14 High Jump 3 James Keepa 1.55m Under 15 High Jump 1 Alex Cartmell-Gollan 1.77m Under 16 High Jump 3= Ben Craven 1.55m 3= David Nichols 1.55m Over 16 High Jump 1 Mark Tinkle 1.94m 2 Billy Crayford 1.80m Under 14 Hurdles 2 Luke Fiso 12.72s Under 15 Hurdles 1 Buxton Leutulava 14.59s Over 16 Hurdles 4 Ryan Ingram 15.31s Under 14 Javelin 2 Matiu Wikaira 39.42m Under 15 Javelin 1 Edward Wiley 46.63m 2 Tim Wakelin 45.40m

Under 16 Javelin 1 Regan Candy 47.69m 4 Wynton Brown 39.61m Over 16 Javelin 4 Howard Pauling 43.96m Under 14 Long Jump 1 Dion Prewster 5.52m Under 15 Long Jump 2 Buxton Leutulava 5.70m 3 Alex Cartmell-Gollan 5.65m Under 16 Long Jump 3 Deon Baker 5.58m 4 Charles Gallagher 5.56m Over 16 Long Jump 2 Kent Hutchison 6.00m 4 Levi Clarke 5.94m Under 14 Shot Put 2 Dion Prewster 12.51m Under 15 Shot Put 4 TJ Ioane 11.92m Under 16 Shot Put 4 Josese Atama 11.19m Over 16 Shot Put 1 David Sanele 14.88m 2 William Helu 13.36m Under 14 Triple Jump 1 Luke Fiso 11.09m 2 Ili Tugaga 10.81m Under 15 Triple Jump 3 Ephraim Stephens 11.59m Under 16 Triple Jump 3 Alex Cartmell-Gollan 11.63m

Under 14 100m 1 Dion Prewster 11.82s 3 Adhir Sewambar 12.17s Under 15 100m 4 Buxton Leutulava 11.85s Under 16 100m 1 Matthew Hope 11.65s Over 16 100m 3 Liam Townsend 11.47s 4 Lua Mumu 11.50s Under 14 200m 1 Deon Prewster 24.40s Under 15 200m 4 Andrew Eastwood 24.56s Under 16 200m 1 Matthew Hope 24.20s 4 Deon Baker 24.75s Over 16 200m 2 Ben Hawkes 23.07s Under 14 400m 1 Gareth James 56.06s Under 15 400m 1 Zaan Janse 54.61s 2 Andrew Underwood 55.44s Under 16 400m 3 Sam Greene 55.39 Over 16 400m 1 Ben Hawkes 51.62s 2 Beau Brown 53.24s Under 14 800m 1 Gareth James 2:09.6

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Under 15 800m 1 Zaan Janse 2:04.8 3 Sam Peters 2:10.2 Under 16 800m 1 Terefe Ejigu 1:59.3 Over 16 800m 1 Patrick Rosevear 2:01.2 4 Oliver Davie 2:07.7 Under 14 1500m 4 Sam Sygrove 4:58.7 Under 15 1500m 1 Brendon Blacklaws 4:29.0 4 Sam Peters 4:40.6 Under 16 1500m 1 Terefe Ejigu 4:17.6 3 Roger Wilson 4:24.3 Over 16 1500m 2 Matthew Singleton 4:19.7 3 Alex Olssen 4:29.5 Under 15 3000m 1 Brendon Blacklaws 9:47.2 3 Daniel Robertson 10:30.0 Over 16 3000m 1 Matthew Singleton 9:25.7 2 Alex Olssen 9:47.1 Under 14 4 x 100m Relay 1 Wellington College 48.88s Under 15 4 x 100m Relay 2 Wellington College 46.55s Under 16 4 x 100m Relay 2 Wellington College 46.32s Over 16 4 x 100m Relay 1 Wellington College 44.07s

ATHLETICS • TRACK & FIELD

Mr Alan Coulston - Coach

NEW ZEALAND SECONDARY SCHOOLS’ TRACK & FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS

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he NZSS’ Track and Field Championships, held in Hamilton in early December, were a mixture of success and frustration.

For the third consecutive year the Nationals were marred by bad weather. This time the conditions on Saturday were close to perfect but by Sunday the winds were gusting to gale force at times with the occasional squally showers.

For the first time in some years, Wellington College won a medal on the first day.

Mark Tinkle, fresh back from the Youth Commonwealth Games in Australia, won a silver medal in the Senior Boy’s High Jump with 1.91m. Mark went in to the competition with a reasonable expectation of a gold medal and was inevitably disappointed with the result but can still be proud of his silver. It turned out to be a silver meeting for the high jumpers with Alex Cartmell-Gollan exceeding his previous best of 1.78m by 12 centimetres to win silver in the Junior Boy’s High Jump with a jump of 1.90 metres.

The winner also jumped 1.90m but won on a count back, having cleared the winning height on his first attempt.

In perfect conditions on the Saturday, the 400m runners ran superbly with commanding performances from Andrew Underwood in the junior grade and Ben Hawkes in the senior grade to comfortably win their respective heats. In addition

to these two, Beau Brown, Vincent Brown and Gareth James also qualified for the semi finals of the 400m.

Andrew and Ben continued their form in the semi-finals on Sunday morning easily qualifying amongst the fastest qualifiers for the finals of their respective grades. Beau also qualified for the final of the Senior Boy’s 400m. By the afternoon the winds were gusting to gale force and both Andrew and Ben struggled to make progress against the wind in the back straight, both finishing in a frustrating fourth position. This was the pattern of the day with first Terefe Ejigu being run down by two athletes in the straight to finish fourth in the Senior Boy’s 3000m in a personal best time of 8:45s. Then, in the Junior Boy’s 3000m, Brendon Blacklaws was also run down in the final straight to also finish fourth.

A Gold Medal for the Wellington College Junior 4 x 400 metre relay team of Gareth James, Vinnie Brown, Zaan Janse and Andrew Underwood

competed despite suffering from an apparent viral infection. David finished the race in considerable distress (from which he, fortunately, recovered quickly) and without his performance as the team’s sixth runner the team would not have won the gold medal.

At the end of the day the Junior 4 x 400m relay team of Gareth James, Vinnie Brown, Zaan Janse and Andrew Underwood achieved the expected gold medal, leading all the way. Their win, though, was not without controversy which continued into the Senior Boy’s race. The 4x 400m relays have for some years been run in two timed finals. In the Junior Boy’s race, Wellington College was placed in the first final and St Paul’s Collegiate in the second. The two teams were clearly the dominant teams and won their respective finals comfortably, with St Paul’s being slightly faster. St Paul’s were, however, disqualified on a technicality and we won the gold medal. Both teams were left wondering what might have happened if they had raced each other. In the Senior grade, Wellington College was placed in the second race which they won by the best part of 100 metres but finished out of the medals, not being able to match the times of a very competitive first race.

The team, however, would have been very competitive

Sunday did, however start and finish with success for our athletes. At 8.20am at the Ruakura Research Centre, the Year 9 Road team completed a very successful season with a gold medal in the six-to-count ahead of Auckland Grammar (who had beaten then in the Cross-Country earlier in the year) and Hamilton Boys’ High School. They also took the bronze behind the same two teams in the three-tocount. Their performance was characterised by a very good sixth individual position to Sam Sygrove and a very gutsy performance

by David Reynolds who

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if placed in the first race.

Hopefully the experience of this year will result in changes for next year.

RECENT ATHLETICS NEWS Terefe Ejigu was selected to represent NZ at the Oceania Games in Townsville, in December 2004. He won gold medals in both the 3000m and the 1500m.

In the 3000m, his winning time of 8:41.04 was a new record by eight seconds and his third consecutive World Youth qualifier over the distance. It was also a new school U17 and Senior record.

His winning time of 4:00.74 in the 1500m broke the games record (previously held by Old Boy, Ben Ruthe) by 13 seconds. It was also a World Youth qualifier.

During the games, Terefe was selected for the Australian Youth Olympics against the best 16-yearolds in Australia. This is an event that the Australians take seriously as preparation for the World Youth Championships. Terefe competed in the 2000m steeplechase (an event he had never raced before and the 3000m. He won gold medals in both events, breaking the Wellington U18 record in the steeplechase and 13 seconds inside the World Youth qualifying standard.

On his return to Wellington he ran an outstanding personal best in the 1500m of 3:54.20, breaking the school records in the U17 grade (by 5.6 seconds) and a 23 year-old senior record by one second.

Terefe has now run inside the IAAF standard for the World Youth Championships in the 800m (once), 1500m (three times), 2000m steeplechase (once) and the 3000m (three times).

ATHLETICS•CROSS-COUNTRY

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t was always going to be difficult to match the very good results of 2003 but we certainly did not expect the extraordinary bad luck that dogged the 2004 season, particularly in the build-up to the Nationals in June.

The success story of the year was that of the Year 9 Team.

This was a team with no stars but a strong sense of camaraderie who worked hard for each other. By the season’s end they had won Silver and Bronze at the Cross-Country Nationals in June, Gold and Bronze at the National Road Championships in December.

They were unbeaten in all local competitions and winners of the A and B team competitions at the Round the Lake Race in Wanganui. The two Sam’s (Ritchie and Sygrove) were the team’s best performers throughout the season with important contributions from David Reynolds, Logan Devine, Elliot Parker, Ilya Demeshev and Michael Royfee.

In retrospect Michael was seriously missed from the Cross-Country Nationals where a chipped bone prevented him from participating. This team promises much for the future but must take a lesson from this year’s Under 16 team who were dominant in their Year Nine year but with the loss of Brendon Blacklaws (broken leg) and priority placed by some team members on other sports did not feature at all at National level and were consistently beaten by a hard working Scots College team in the local competitions.

To prevent the same thing happening to them this year’s Year 9’s must work hard on their endurance outside of squad sessions.

The Senior Team this year did not have the strength at Year 13 level that previous teams have had and with some talented Year 12 athletes not fronting up were always going to be up against it. They had sufficient ability to win all the local events in which

Mr Alan Coulston - Coach

they competed but could not repeat the excellent results of the past few year’s at national level, managing only a second in the three to count.

Grammar team with three Year 11 athletes running back in the grade. Then, just to compound the problem, Andrew Underwood received a serious blow to the thigh the weekend before the Nationals which considerably reduced his power. The omens were not good for another dominant performance.

The season started off with success in all three grades at the Karori Relays and fastest laps to Brendon Blacklaws (Under 16) and Terefe Ejigu (Senior). At the Wellington Cross-Country Championships, the Year 9 Team won the Threeand-Six to count, as did the Seniors but the Under 16 team without Brendon Blacklaws could only manage second placing behind Scots College. This pattern continued into the road season but the Senior Team was unable to participate in either the Wellington Road Relay Championships or Round the Lake Race due to examination commitments.

Only four teams competed at the Round the Lake race with three of them winning their respective grades viz: Year 9 A & B and Under 16 B. The Under 16 A team was once again beaten by Scots College with Brendon having his first race back since coming out of plaster.

The Year 9 Team was one with very good depth but no stars but it still had the potential to do well. With the exception of Sam Ritchie they did not get out quickly and two of our top runners fell in the first lap (David Reynolds on the first bend and Sam Sygrove a little later). Sam Ritchie settled early on into tenth position and Sam Sygrove and David fought their way back through the field to finish in 26th and 27th positions. The big improver on the day was Logan Devine who finished in 28th place with Elliot Parker and Ilya Demeshev in 40th and 42nd completing our top six. This was not quite good enough on the day to beat Auckland Grammar but the team finished a very creditable second in the six-to-count and third in the three-to-count. The performance of Sam Ritchie in finishing tenth was an outstanding one and we were left wondering what might have happened if David and Sam had not fallen.

New Zealand Secondary Schools Cross-Country Championships 2004 This year’s Nationals were held on the Wingatui Racecourse, Dunedin. The weather leading up to the Nationals was very wet and as a result the course was a muddy one. The mud and surface water combined with some sharp turns sapped the strength from the legs and resulted in a few falls.

The Under 16 team had been beaten by Scots College at the Wellington Championships and the injuries to Brendon Blacklaws and Andrew Underwood proved too much on the day. Daniel Robertson (21st) and Rickie Eddie (37th) ran well but on the day the team was not strong enough, finishing out of the medals. There is still a lot of potential in this team and next year they will add to a very strong senior team.

The build up of the Wellington College team was not an auspicious one with first Brendon Blacklaws and then Adam Cahill breaking their legs, followed a week later by Michael Royfee with a chipped ankle. The loss of Brendon was a serious blow to the Under 16 team already facing a serious challenge from an Auckland

The Senior Team were reasonable prospects in the three-to-count but lacked the depth to

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be serious contenders in the six. Terefe Ejigu ran an outstanding race for his first year in the senior grade and was with the leaders throughout the race. With 200 metres to go, he took the lead and opened a 20-metre gap.

At that stage he was looking comfortable but when he got onto the racecourse proper he started to struggle.

With 50 metres to go he was taken by Dino Bozzone of Rangitoto College and then in the final 30-metres by Hayden McLaren of Shirley Boys’ High School. He crossed the line in third place where he collapsed from dehydration and exhaustion. His very bold effort was backed up by a very creditable 13th by Matt Singleton and 30th by Patrick Rosevear. This was not quite good enough to win the three-to-count where we finished a narrow second to Auckland Grammar. The rest of the team did not perform up to the required standard but Roger Wilson was unlucky to lose his shoe and had to go back to put it on, losing valuable places.

Overall the results this year were disappointing but there is considerable potential for 2005 with three Under 16’s remaining in their grade to strengthen an already strong Year 9 group. The Seniors will also be strong with four of this year’s better runners returning and athletes of the calibre of Brendon Blacklaws moving up into the grade.

BADMINTON

Alexander Lee

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adminton at Wellington College has grown tremendously.

There has been real progress on and off the court – a fact which has not been done justice through this year’s interschool results but rather through the enthusiasm of the badminton community. The exciting prospect of new facilities and increased support ensures more success to come.

Rongotai College 1 and Hutt Valley High School 1. WC2 did extremely well to come second in the Wellington Boys A grade, ahead of both Rongotai College 2 and Scots College 1 and beaten only by St Patrick’s (Town) top team. WC4 and WC5 finished in third and fourth place respectively in the Wellington Boys B Competitive grade with a mere one point margin between them.

2004 has been largely the addition of many new players and it is encouraging to see the ever increasing number seniors participating. This year, Wellington College entered nine teams to play competitively in weekly interschool tournaments and had over forty keen players – numbers not seen for many years. It has been great to watch the advancement of seniors and juniors alike.

Involvement has been excellent and facilities have been expanded to accommodate the large numbers of people. The Old Boys’ Gym has now been furnished with new nets and lines, adding three more courts to the four in the sports centre.

Practices are now held twice a week in both the Old Boys’ Gym and Sports Centre.

Special mention should be made of Ms Andrea Shaw, the manager of Badminton at Wellington College. Her patience and selfless efforts to further the progress of badminton are greatly appreciated by all and it has been another well organised year under her administration. Mr Stuart Douce has also eagerly filled in when supervision was needed. We are fortunate to have Val Dorling, a New Zealand badminton selector from Auckland, who has agreed to give technical and tactical training next year. Thanks also to Mark He, Alex Lee and Ben Tilyard who occasionally filled in to give some basic coaching to the junior teams.

WC 1 did not fare as well as last year with the loss of three senior Wellington representatives. However, WC1 – comprised entirely of promising Year 12’s – did manage to earn a commendable third placing in the Regional Boys’ grade, just missing out on qualifying for the Nationals due to strong competition from

Next year holds much promise. The majority of talented senior players will remain next year and there is much potential among the junior ranks to be exploited. Badminton at Wellington College will continue to thrive in the future.

SENIOR BADMINTON Back Row: Divyang Patel, Nick van Haarlem, Dion Yiw, Andrew Kim, Christopher Kingsbury, Augustin Chauvet, Philip Tan Second: Jayant Diesh, Christopher Griffin, Hayden Van Hattum, Mathanraj Thevakulasingam, Sam Wilson, Matthew DacombeBird, Kirby Wong, Callum Waugh, Jung-hong Min Front Row: Alex Lee, Jian Mei, William Liew, Ms Andrea Shaw (Manager), Daniel Johnstone, Purich Sittichai, Mark He Absent: Ben Tilyard, Kane Sala, Nick Cornish, Alastair Abbott

BADMINTON SEASON’S RESULTS TEAM

GRADE

PLACING

WC1

Regional A

3rd

WC2

Boys’ A

2nd

WC3

Boys’ A

5th

WC4

Boys’ B Comp

3rd

WC5

Boys’ B Comp

4th

WC6

Boys’ B Social

5th

WC7

Boys’ C

5th

WC8

Boys’ C

6th

WC9

Boys’ C

7th

JUNIOR BADMINTON Bac Row: Henry Dengate Thrush, Reid Corleison, Hector Sharp, Michael Cawley, Curtis Chan, Ms Andrea Shaw (Manager) Front Row: Darren Doriguzzi, Aaron Chan, Yi Yan Chuah, Tom Kennedy, Duncan Forrest Absent: Eric Liao, Josh Van Vliet, Kit Bennett, Fraser Kirby

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BASKETBALL•SENIOR

Mr Victor Paulson - Basketball Convenor

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he 2004 Basketball Season SENIOR BASKETBALL REGIONAL RESULTS saw many changes OPPOSITION RESULT SCORE for Wellington College.

Expanding the number of Mana College Loss 64-88 teams in the Friday night Wellington High School Win 82-48 MacDonalds Competition Feilding Agricultural Win 79-36 brought many new challenges St John’s College Win 98-40 and opportunities.

Early season training proved that New Plymouth Boys’ HS Loss 59-60 the potential was in the Porirua College Win 75-51 schools to have two great Wanganui High School Win 102-68 senior teams. The Senior B team went through the first Tawa College Win 96-52 round undefeated and were promoted to Division C. They continued their performances undefeated, only to have their season end with a loss in the semi-finals.

winning on the buzzer 80-79.

The Senior team competed in the Nelson Invitation Tournament. Although they lost two games to Waimea College and Wanganui City College, they did win three games including a big win over Nelson College on their home court. The standout player for this tournament was Madison Tapa.

The Senior A team started the year strongly by winning all their games in the St. Patrick’s (Town) Classic. With Tala Taufale and Sanchez Amato providing strong on court play and newcomers David Beck and Dion Prewster showing great potential, the team made the commitment to enter the Wellington Men’s Premier Grade. This was a very testing time, as three of the starters were in Year 10 and some of the seniors were unavailable for weekend competitions. However the team competed very well eventually winning the Plate Final for the bottom half of this competition.

After winning their first few Friday night games, Wellington College came up against the powerful Mana College team.

Although the game was one sided, it show that our new found Year 10’s would be able to compete very well. By the end of the season, Wellington College only had losses to Mana College.

Included in the many wins was the big win of 78-70 over Hutt Valley High School, ending a four-year home court streak.

The team ended the Friday night McDonalds competition in second place, again losing out to Mana College.

Back: Front: Absent:

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The biggest disappointment for the Senior Team was definitely the controversial loss at the week-long Regional Qualifying Tournament. By the end of the first four games, Wellington College had lost its starting Guard Tom Webb and Centre Konrad Schafers to injury. In the key game against New Plymouth Boys’ High School, the team started very slowly, shot less than 30% from the field and finally came away with a onepoint loss which prevented them from going to the Secondary Schools’ Nationals.

The away Annual fixture against Palmerston North Boys’ High School resulted in another great game with Wellington College

Thanks go to Coach Salo Taufale and Manager Mr Mana Bell for their time.

LATEST BASKETBALL NEWS

SENIOR A BASKETBALL SENIOR A GRADE - 2nd PLACE • MEN’S PREMIER GRADE - PLATE WINNER Back: Dion Prewster, Mr Mana Bell (Manager), Maeli Peleti (Assistant Coach), Salo Taufale (Coach), Mr Victor Paulson (Basketball Convenor), Thomas Webb Front: Konrad Schafers, Andrew Rowan, Josh Roberts, Madison Tapa Absent: Tala Taufale, Sanchez Amato, Alan Ormiston, David Beck

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Over the summer holidays, five Wellington College students participated in the Koru Basketball programme by travelling to Australia and competing in the Australian Country Cup. Robert Hartley participated in the Under 18 Koru team.

In the Under 16’s, there were two teams; a Year 9 student, Matiu Wakaira, participated in one of the Under 16 teams. The other Under 16 Koru Team had three Wellington College players; Dion Prewster, David Beck and Thomas Webb. This Prewster team was the first New Zealand team to actually win the Tournament.

BASKETBALL•SOCIAL Year 9 Social Basketball • Mrs Jane Hambidge

games!

Senior Social Basketball - Ms Elizabeth McHugh

With the help of Darryl Lee, four Year 9 teams and I spent our Friday nights fighting to the death for a place in the social basketball league at the Wellington Show Buildings. At times what some teams lacked in terms of skill and experience, we made up for in enjoyment of the game. One of my most vivid recollections was Arthur Halliday telling us to relax because after all it is only a game and we are here to have fun. That for me embodied our season. The Year 9 social basketball players did Wellington College proud by conducting themselves with dignity and pride in the face of defeats where the score sometimes ran 54-4 (not in our favour). Special thanks must go to Darryl Lee and his colleagues for coaching his team, and Ricky Eades, Ben Dalgleish and Andrew Brody-Popp for all their organisation skills and the extra score bench duties. I also wish to thank the parents that supported us and came to every game.

On Friday nights during Terms Two and Three, five senior social teams from Wellington College played in the Wellington Basketball Association League.

The Year 11 team did extremely well as they were playing in a grade with mainly Year 12 and 13 students. They held their own against students that were quite a lot larger than themselves.

They were challenged in each game and demonstrated commitment and determination.

Two Year 12 teams were entered in the competition. At times during the season they had a limited amount of subs sitting on the bench. This did not seem to faze either team as they played the games with a lot of enthusiasm.

Michael Gavriel’s team were well organised and focused on the game. Matt Dacombe-Bird’s team, although they lacked players always put on an entertaining show with a lot of three pointers and interesting moves.

Year 10 Social Basketball • Mrs Andrea Thompson

Due to social basketball growing in popularity every year at Wellington College, this year not all of the games could be played at the Winter Show Buildings on a Friday night. The Wellington Basketball Association decided that the Year 10 league would be on a Wednesday night. We had three teams entered, some students who had played at Year 9 and some new to the game. The Year 9 team that won the league in 2003, this year were runners up in the Year 10 league, again successfully captained by Rhys Davies.

All of the students had a lot of fun on Wednesday nights and some of the shooting improved with even some three pointers getting in, in the last

Two Year 13 teams were also entered. Darryl Lee’s team were dominant in the competition. They had the advantage of strength and experience and they came together well as a team. They made it to the semi-finals losing a close game to St Patrick’s (Town). The second Year 13 team had members that had not played the game before. They had to learn the basic skills while playing in the competition. There was a noticeable improvement in their game by the end of the season.

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BASKETBALL•UNDER 16 The competition cannot go ahead without the organisers, referees, coaches and the score bench. Therefore I would like to thank Mr James Steel, Mr Vas Gavriel and Mr Richard Lee who attended every game and managed a team each.

to watch these two schools challenging each other and it was a spectacular sight. Unfortunately the game did not go our way and the team finished as runners-up, but this was an improvement on the previous year. The Tournament team was announced and included three Wellington College boys: Michael Loh, Matiu Wikaira and Jordan Mills.

Junior A Team • Mr Lenny Loh

Early in the season, the team participated in the St Patrick’s (Town) Invitational Tournament and did very well, winning all of their games. This set a good benchmark for the rest of the season.

The final tournament of the season was the Wanganui Classic.

The team was determined to win and did so in great style by beating all the opposition teams very convincingly to win the junior section.

During the first round of the College Sport McDonald’s League, the team again won all their games. In the second round they met Mana College in the semi-finals which turned out to be a thrilling game.

The Wellington College Junior Team included seven age-group representative players: U16’s:

The Under 16 Regional tournament was held in Wanganui for three days in mid-August. Wellington College won all the games in their pool against some tough competition, especially Palmerston North Boys’ High School and Hastings Boys’ High School. Before playing in the finals, the team did the school proud by performing the school haka, led by Nathan Morehu and Matiu Wikaira. The opposition responded by performing their school haka. The whole tournament stopped

U14’s:

Michael Loh, Matiu Wikaira, Hamish McEwen, Jordan Mills, Nathan Morehu, Alex Thomas Winston Li

Under the captaincy of Jordan Mills, the boys played extremely well as a team both on and off the court. It was a memorable season for them all. The team, parents and the College would like to thank their coach Mr Maeli Peleti for his commitment and dedication to the team.

Thomas Webb in action on the courts

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CANOE POLO

Mrs Penny Dustin - Convenor

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004 has been another great year for the College Canoe Polo Teams.

Term One saw both the Senior and Junior Teams qualify for the Wellington/Hutt Valley Schools’ finals. Junior and Senior teams second, a very good effort by all players. 2004 were both placed second also saw the Senior team qualify in the Under 19 Open Grade at Schools’ Nationals held in Palmerston North where they came a very credible seventh competing up against some of the toughest teams in the country. A special mention must go to Mark Woodham who, as one of our newest members lifted his game remarkably, what a shame he is Year 13 this year and cannot be with us again next year!

This year again we had several members make it into the Wellington Regional Representative Team, congratulations to Tim Bamford Bamford, Luke Dustin, David Isaacs and John Zillwood.

WELLINGTON COLLEGE CANOE POLO • 6th PLACE IN NATIONALS 2nd IN WELLINGTON ADULTS LEAGUE Back: Matthew Nicholson, William Bamford, Angus Newsam, Mrs Penny Dustin (Manager) Front: Patrick Newsam, Mark Woodham, Luke Dustin (Captain), David Isaacs, Ben Knox Absent: Luke Woodham, Tehaa Ihimarea-Wendt, Tim Bamford

The end of Rep Training saw these players head to Otaki for an Under 18 tournament, which they won after a very tough final against a strong Otaki team. Luke Dustin and David Isaacs both made the Central Regions teams; Luke the Under18 and David the Under 21 B. The Regional finals were held in Auckland and both students played well. The Under 18 won gold and the Under 21B won silver to the Under 21 A; a strong all round performance by all Central Region’s players meant the Cup stays with the Central Region. As David and Luke made the Central Region teams, this means they are eligible to trial for the New Zealand teams in 2005. We wish them both every success. David was a member of New Zealand Under 18 team that went to Australia early in 2004, New Zealand beat their Australian counterparts 2-1 in a three-test series.

We have been fortunate this year that many talented players have given up their time to help develop the sport at Wellington College. Ms Alison McCrea and Ms Rachel Dwyer, both Womens’ World players have coached the boys on the water and Mr Robin Beauchamp comes to College once a week to take land drills. Our thanks for their generosity.

On a final note I wish to thank all involved in Canoe Polo.

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CROQUET

Alistair Irving

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n the words of David Brent, the 2004 croquet season was very much a case of Been there, done that, got the t-shirt. Next.for the Wellington College A Team. Aka the Croquodiles, and ably co-captained by William Irving and Stephen Whittington, the team also comprised Luke Sutherland and Andrew Tringham. This fine group made their way through the local competition undefeated, barely raising a sweat against such lowly opposition as the Wellington College B and C teams. The regional finals took place on a balmy evening at Kelburn Municipal Croquet Club, where the team progressed through to the Grand Finale against a Tawa College squad brimming with confidence.

Stephen Whittington was pitted against the Junior New Zealand champion, who, fortunately for us, suffered from being handicapped. Steve ended up defeating his opponent in a tight game that finished 7-6. By using all tactics he had in his arsenal, be it the mallet or quick wit and turn of phrase, Stephen also managed to deride the opposition. Afterwards this young gun was heard crying, He destroyed my sense of self-worth.

Back Row: Joe Hurndell, Sam Belton, Simon Worker, Matt Sherlock, Simon Williams, Anthony Fraser Front Row: Andrew Tringham, William Irving, Mr Kim Tattersall, Luke Sutherland, Stephen Whittington

Unfortunately, in the final William Irving performed below the lofty standards he had set himself throughout the season. Yet he remained the figurehead of the side, the very embodiment of the croquet spirit if you will, and without him the team would not have had the kind of humour that made us such a potent force. As Zeno was to the stoics, William was to Wellington College croquet.

in tactical play, especially acute angles.

The final with Tawa College ended in a 3-3 draw on games, and a count-back resulted in a tie being declared, with both teams having gone through the same number of hoops during their games. Accordingly, Wellington College and Tawa College were awarded the joint Regional Champions tag for 2004 – a fair result by all accounts.

In only his second year of competitive croquet, Luke Sutherland was undoubtedly the most improved player of the season. He quickly became known for his aggressive tactics and barnstorming runs, and these worked to great effect in the final. Luke’s standout performance came in his doubles match. Down 3-0, he led a bravura revival that saw his pair defeat the Tawa College opposition.

Special mention must be made of our manager, the inspirational Mr Kim Tattersall. Not only is this man experienced in the field of the psychological approach taken to competitive sport, having been a gymnast of some note in his youth, but he also gave us specialised advice on proper croquet technique and etiquette, and told us where to go each week.

WHISTLEBLOWERS

Andrew Tringham was always a subtle tool – our secret weapon – because his skill exceeded what the opposition presumed his age to be. In addition, Andrew was able to retrieve the ball from small places because of his diminutive stature and quick hands. Joking aside, Andrew was a valued member of the team, always helping us get out of tight spots and specialising

Although croquet is a relatively new sport, Wellington College has already risen to take the rank of number one regionally.

The example that we have set, be it during the game, or during the tea break, is sure to instil croquet longevity in not only all of us, but all of you. Thank you, School.

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wo of the staff have reached international standard as referees in their chosen sports.

Mr Chris Pollock (Asst. HOD PE) and Peter O’Leary (Science) have made their mark in rugby and soccer respectively.

Chris has officiated in Super 12 and NPC fixtures as well as the Hong Kong and Wellington International Sevens.

Peter has been involved in the Austalian NFL, NZ NFL, and as a FIFA referee has officiated throughout Oceania. In 2004 he refereed the Nations Cup qualifying matches between Australia and the Solomon Islands and was named NZ Referee of the Year.

Mr Peter O’Leary (left) and Mr Chris Pollock - the College whistleblowers

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CRICKET • CLUB CAPTAIN’S REPORT

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Mr Dave Keat • Club Captain

Messrs Dave Carlton and Steve Tobin who have worked hard throughout the season and have provided the College with a very high standard of wicket .

Finally I would like to thank the President Mr Rick Mudgway who along with our patron Mr Roger Moses would be the most dedicated of supporters. Rick has committed considerable time and energy into the Club and the Committee has worked extremely well under his leadership and guidance.

ellington College finished the 2004 season with five teams winning their leagues. These being the 7th XI, 10th XI, 10D5, 9A Gold and 9A Black. The two Year 9 teams sharing the spoils in the top Year 9 grade which is extremely promising for the future.

Terrible weather badly affected the cricket calendar in Term One with very few games being played and requiring College Sport Wellington to extend the season in order to allow games to be played. This in turn caused some concern with the winter codes beginning training. Although the College, through the Headmaster confirmed its policy of summer sports taking precedence we still saw a drop in player numbers at an important time of the season.

• RESULTS

Every effort will be made in 2005 to control the crossover between summer and winter codes through specific timetabling of trials and an increased communication between the codes. This is not just a Wellington College problem but one which all schools have to deal with. Rest assured those who make a commitment to cricket will not be penalised with regards to selection of the winter sport of their choice.

Gillette Cup Competition 2004 The 1st XI won the local rounds of the Gillette Cup beating Tawa College in the semi-final scoring 332/3 and dismissing Tawa for 146. Ash Newdick was in great form smashing 174 not out. They went on to easily beat St Patrick’s (Silverstream) in the final but went down in a very competitive match versus Palmerston North Boys’ High School. The 194 they scored proved to be a hard total to defend with PNBHS making it with seven wickets down. Stefan Allan scored 63 and Andrew Corliss took 3/29.

In 2004 we fielded 22 teams comprising of ten Premier teams, five Year 10 teams, and seven Year 9 teams.

It was a mixed season for the 1st XI playing as I have mentioned previously in Senior Capital 2, but they came through to finish well in fourth place. Convincingly winning the traditionals versus Wanganui Collegiate and Napier Boys’ High School, they were knocked out of the Gillette Cup by Palmerston North Boys’ High School.

Traditional Matches for 2004 Versus Wanganui Collegiate(Home) In the 101st Traditional Cricket Fixture versus Wanganui rain forced the games to be shortened to a one day match. The 1st XI won, dismissing for 194 and withstanding a spirited Wanganui fight back to make 198/7 in reply. Gerard Roach took 4/27 and Nick Johnson 3/20.

At the Summer Honours Assembly, Nick Angus, Ashley Newdick, Jarred Sewell and Scott Mudgway were deservedly presented with Honours badges for their contribution and achievement in Cricket.

The 2nd XI won convincingly making 329 and dismissing them for 129. Jono Sole made 97 (from 36 balls), Sam Greene 59, Ali Romanos 51 not out and Hamish Wright took five wickets.

The WCCC has attempted to provide a coaching programme that ensures that all the teams have access to expert coaching. Continual reassessment of this process will undoubtedly see it improve and develop and we have been extremely fortunate to be able to continue to employ through Cricket Wellington a coach of the calibre of Mr Christie van Dyke.

Versus Napier Boys’ High School (A) The 1st XI cricket convincingly won their fixture by an innings and 72 runs. Highlights being a 146 by Ash Newdick and Josh Brodie 49 not out. Nick Johnson took 5/17 and Andrew Burns 3/6.

The Year 9/10 team struggled, making 73 in the first innings and bowling them out for 114. They made 111 in the second leaving Napier 72 to win, which they did for the loss of five wickets.

With the large number of players involved in cricket we need the support and generous donation of time of a number of volunteers and we are fortunate to have such a group behind the Club.

Versus New Plymouth Boys’ High School (H) The 1st XI scored 210 and 351/9 and dismissed them for 187 and 153 taking out a convincing win. Highlights in the first innings were Ash Newdick 98, Josh Brodie 48, Charles Gallagher 3/20 and Gerard Roach 3/34. In the second innings, Ash Newdick 85, Jono Sole 64, Matt O’Leary 48 and Stefan Allen 41. Charles Gallagher 6/25. We also used the opportunity to play a development team against their 2nd XI. In a 35 over match, they scored 204/8 which we reached in the 34th making 205/6. Hamish Maude bowled 4/27.

The work horses within the club structure are the convenors of each grade and my thanks to Messrs Alan Sherlock, Chris Corry, Ian Clark, Russell Watson and Euan Purdie who have worked tirelessly to ensure that we have been fielding teams as well as providing results for College Sport on a weekly basis.

I would also like to thank the other the committee members who have the thankless job of pulling it all together, and ensuring the Club functions properly.

Thanks to the managers who ensure that the teams are organised every week, and the coaches for dedicating their time to develop the skills of our students.

In a two-day game, NPBHS scored 373/8 declared, with Beau Brown 3/60. We made 363 in reply with Warrick Shanly 100 (off 102 balls), Sam Herrick 62 (off 31) and Joe Austin–Smellie 56. The game ended in a draw with NPBHS on 17/0.

I would also like to thank our Groundsmen,

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Cricket • Representations & Results • Wellington Representation

Several Wellington College students have played representative cricket this season. The following were identified by their representative coaches as the most valuable player for 2003/4.

Under 13 Harry Boam Under 14 Reece Cargill Under 15 Warrick Shanly Under 17 Nick Angus

• New Zealand Representation

Ashley Newdick was selected for the New Zealand Under 19 team in December following the national tournament held in Christchurch. He had an outstanding tournament averaging 67 with the bat. He was the only Wellington player selected in the New Zealand side which particpated in the provincial A (2nd XI Torunament) at Lincoln. he will also be eligible in 2005 when the Under 19 World Cup is held in England. Another recent old Boy, Andrew Corliss (1999-2003) was included as the only other Wellignton player as the non-travelling reserve in the New Zeaalnd side.

2004 Scoreboard (October - December) TEAM

POINTS

PLACE

TEAM

POINTS

PLACE

10A Gold

39.25

5th

4th

10A Black

38.06

6th

47.49

5th

10B3

6.00

7th

3rd XI

57.07

3rd

10C4

36.00

3rd

4th XI

46.42

5th

10D5

45.00

1st

5th XI

38.05

6th

9A Gold

60.00

1st

6th XI

24.00

6th

9A Black

60.00

1st

7th XI

54.00

1st

9B3

36.00

4th

8th XI

18.00

7th

9B4

24.00

7th

9th XI

24.00

6th

9C5

30.00

5th

10th XI

48.00

1st

9D6

36.00

2nd

9D7

9.00

7th

1st XI (03/04) 1st XI (04/05) 2nd XI

WELLINGTON COLLEGE CRICKET • 1ST XI 4th in Wellington Men’s Senior 2 • Winners of Wellington Zone - Gillette CupWinners of Traditionals versus Wanganui Collegiate & Napier Boys’ High School Back Row: Gerard Roach, Matthew O’Leary, Alex Corliss, Jarred Sewell, Jono Sole, Charles Gallagher Front Row: Stefan Allan, Nick Johnson, Scott Mudgway (Captain), Ashley Newdick, Josh Brodie Absent: Mr Rick Mudgway (Manager), Mr Christie Van Dyk (Coach), Nick Angus

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Cricket • 1st XI Overview

Mr Rick Mudgway • WCCC President

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he 1st X1 of 2004 continued to uphold the proud tradition that Wellington College has in both Wellington and New Zealand secondary school cricket

The team highlights for 2004 were: • Unbeaten in all traditionals with wins recorded against Wanganui Collegiate, Napier Boys’ High School, by an innings and a comprehensive 221 run victory over New Plymouth Boys’ High School. The traditional fixture against Palmerston North Boys’ High School was unfortunately not played due to adverse weather.

• Winners of the Wellington Region Gillette Cup Competition, the symbol of Secondary School cricket in New Zealand.

• Finishing a solid third in the Cricket Wellington Senior 2 Club competition for the 2003/2004 season.

• A memorable trip to Christchurch at Labour Weekend to play at The Willows and also to play the first of what will be a traditional game played on a home and away basis against Christchurch Boys’ High School.

As well as many team highlights there were some outstanding individual performances highlighted as follows: • • •

Ashley Newdick 930 runs in total at an average of 44.29 and including centuries against Napier Boys’ High School, St Patrick’s (Town), Tawa College and an outstanding double of 98 and 85 against New Plymouth Boys’ High School.

Charles Gallagher 40 wickets in total including an Honours Board performance of 6/25 against New Plymouth Boys’ High School.

Scott Mudgway 123 not out against Onslow, his maiden century to set up the win against Onslow.

Outstanding individual bowling performances included Gerard Roach 6/38 to help win the game against Brooklyn, Jarred Sewell 6/36 to assist in the win over Johnsonville, Alex Corliss match figures of 6/12 to aid the win over Karori, Nick Johnson 5/17 against Napier Boys’ High School to set up an innings victory.

Notable contributions from Josh Brodie to set up the win over Brooklyn, Matthew O’Leary to cement victory in the Wellington Region Gillette Cup Final against St Patrick’s (Silverstream), Stefan Allan, a vital contribution against Palmerston North Boys’ High School in the Intra Zone Gillette Cup Final to at least ensure we had a score to defend, Jono Sole to help set up an imposing target against New Plymouth Boys’ High School.

Other players to make cameo appearances for the 1st XI during 2004 included Andrew Burns, Sam Greene, Regan Candy, Cameron Munro, and Ali Romanos. Unfortunately Nick Angus, a mainstay of the 1st XI left College before the start of the 2004/2005 season but Nick or Helmet as he is better known New Zealand wide, was a senior and experienced member of the 1st XI who we missed.

As can be seen all players made a contribution at vital times throughout the year. If the team had an achilles heel it was the consistency of batting performance particularly from the top order but generally someone stepped up to the mark when needed.

What was a satisfying year for the players in the 1st XI could well have been an outstanding one, bar one performance. After having won the Wellington Region Gillette Cup Final the team had to play Palmerston North Boys’ High School to progress further. For once, our star batsman, Ash Newdick was out first ball and after the first over we were two wickets down for no runs.

Despite good efforts from our other batsman, Stefan Allan, Jarred Sewell and Gerard Roach in particular our total of 194 was competitive but not quite enough. Despite great bowling and generally very good fielding the opposition got their seven wickets down in the 49th over. This was a devastating loss for the boys as if they had won that game they would have then played Wanganui Collegiate for a place in the final four for New Zealand. They had easily beaten Wanganui Collegiate in the traditional game so would have fancied their chances a second time around.

Our director of Coaching, Mr Christie van Dyk, excellently coached the team. His efforts were outstanding and I am sure the boys will look back in time and recognise the hours of work Christie put into them, something that most of them will struggle to receive again.

The team said farewell in December to Ash Newdick, Scott Mudgway, Jono Sole, Jarred Sewell and Nick Johnson but I am sure that those remaining Josh Brodie, Matthew O’Leary, Stefan Allan, Alex Corliss, Gerard Roach and Charles Gallagher will if selected in 2005 continue to

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Cricket • 1st XI Overview addition Warrick Shanly and Regan Candy from our 2nd XI were selected in the Wellington Under 17’s and six players from the College were selected in the Wellington Under 15 team; Joseph Austin-Smellie, Skanda Kumble, Harry Boam, Vinnie Ward, Ili Tugaga and Reece Cargill. The team, capatined by Joe, won the tournament.

enhance the College’s proud 1st XI tradition.

The team was well led by Scott Mudgway with able assistance from other senior members of the team.

The qualities within the team were recognised with three players; Ash Newdick, Jarred Sewell and Jono Sole being selected in the Wellington Under 19 team with Ash Newdick going on to be selected for the New Zealand Under 19 team.

The future of cricket at Wellington College looks bright.

Finally my thanks and best wishes to – Ash, Helmet, Scotter, Stef, Joshie, Mo, Jono, Lugsy, Slugger, Nicko, Roachie, and Charlie Mutombo.

Charles Gallagher and Alex Corliss were selected in the Wellington Under 17 team with Charles going on to be selected in the New Zealand Under 17 Tournament team. In

1st XI Team Statistics DATES

Jan 24/31

OPPOSITION

WC SCORE

Upper Valley

OPP. SCORE

RESULT

NOTABLE CONTRIBUTIONS

174/7 d & 112/6

273/6 d & 119/7 d

Draw

Newdick 55, Sewell 42

Feb 8

Taita

165

166/8

Loss

Sewell 37

Mar 6

Onslow

271/8

240

Win

Mudgway 123no, Corliss 5/42

Mar 13/20

Brooklyn

158 & 198

173 & 176

Win

Mudgway 35, Sewell 4/92, Allan 53, Brodie 47no, Roach 6/38

Mar 27

Johnsonville

347

74

Win

Allan 57, Mudgway 40, Sole 72, Newdick 35, Corliss 50, Sewell 6/36

Nov 6

Hutt Districts

157

158/8

Loss

Brodie 33

Nov 13/20

Karori

127 & 268/7 d

143 & 112

Win

Gallagher 3/25, Corliss 3/3, Sewell 91, Allan 55. Corliss 3/9

No 27/De 4

Onslow

104/5 d & 100

154 & 153/9 d

Loss

Brodie 41, Roach 3/25, Mudgway 42, Sewell 4/57

Mar 1

Wanganui CS

98/7

94

Win

Roach 4/27, Johnson 3/20

Mar 8/9

Napier BHS

280/6 d

127 & 101

Win

Newdick 143, Brodie 49, Sewell 35, Burns 3/16, Corliss 3/24, Johnson 5/17, Burns 3/6

Nov 28/30

New Plymouth BHS

210 & 351/9 d

187 & 153

Win

Newdick 98, Brodie 28, Gallagher 3/20, Roach 3/34, Newdick 85, Allan 41, O’Leary 48, Sole 64, Roach 34no, Gallgher 6/25

Oct 25

Christchurch BHS

156

158/5

Loss

Mudgway 31

Mar 10

St Patrick’s (Town)

356/9

111

Win

Newdick 181, Angus 56, O’Leary 30

Mar 21

Tawa College

332/3

146

Win

Newdick 174no, Angus 48, Mudgway 32, Johnson 3/34

Mar 25

SP Silverstream

144/4

142

Win

O’Leary 52no, Roach 4/24

Mar 28

PNBHS

194

197/7

Loss

Allan 63, Sewell 36, Corliss 3/29

1st XI Player Statistics Batsman

Innings

Not Outs

Highest

Total

Average

Bowler

Overs

Maidens

Runs

Wickets

Best

Average

A Newdick

22

1

181

930

44.29

C Gallgher

200.2

45

550

40

6/25

13.75

N Angus

12

57

279

23.25

G Roach

150.3

22

514

34

6/38

15.12

S Mudgway

22

123no

477

22.71

N Johnson

202

30

727

36

5/17

20.19

1

S Allan

21

63

461

21.95

A Corliss

148

32

461

36

5/42

12.81

M O’Leary

20

2

52

252

14.06

J Sewell

202

50

820

38

6/36

21.58

J Brodie

19

3

49

377

23.56

A Newdick

44

7

174

8

2/21

21.75

J Sole

16

3

72

242

18.62

M O’Leary

16.2

1

86

1

1/38

86.00

J Sewell

20

1

91

416

21.89

A Burns

15

7

22

6

3/6

3.67

A Corliss

16

2

51

154

11.00

G Roach

13

3

34no

128

12.80

N Johnson

13

5

30

52

6.50

C Gallgher

11

3

29

67

8.38

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Cricket • Team Overviews • 2nd XI

January 2004 - March 2004 Manager: Mr Iain Wright • Captain: Hamish Wright Team: Cameron Munro, Sam Greene, Warrick Shanly, James Crichton, Regan Candy, Jono Sole, Grant Stephens, Chris Crutchley, Beau Brown, Alex Corliss, Andrew Burns and Hamish Maude.

October 2004 - December 2004 Manager: Mr Conrad Shanly • Captain: Cameron Munro Team: Sam Herrick, Warrick Shanly, Regan Candy, Beau Brown, Sid Patel, James Crichton, Sam Greene, Ali Romanos, Hamish Maude and Andrew Burns.

Played 6 • Won 1 • Lost 3 • Drew 2 • Current Position: 4th

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he team competed well in all games but the results did not reflect the effort put in by both teams. We competed well against competition winners Tawa College in a recent twodayer; although we lost the game, the result could have easily been reversed.

January 2004 - October 2004 (Player Contributions): Batting: Regan Candy had a batting average of 69 and Sam Greene with 34. Bowling: We had a number of bowlers with impressive figures, James Crichton; 11 wickets at 10.36, Hamish Wright; 16 wickets at 13.31 and Hamish Maude; 10 wickets at 15.

October 2004 - December 2004 (Player contributions) Batting: Warrick Shanly had an average of 49 and two centuries; (146 not out and 100), Sam Herrick had an average of 48 with one century; (136 not out), also solid contributions came from Beau Brown and Regan Candy. Bowling: Contributions from Hamish Maude; with 9 wickets at 16, Beau Brown; 9 wickets at 32 and Andrew Burns; 8 wickets at 25.

We had an excellent team spirit and both teams were well captained by both Hamish and Cameron. Both Iain and I enjoyed managing both teams, who at times played outstanding and at other times did not play to their combined potential, but all in all, a good season with many memorial moments especially an exciting limited over’s victory over NPBHS. Mr Conrad Shanly Manager

• 3rd IX

January 2004 - March 2004 Team: David Castle, Cameron Spiers-Hutton, Sam Herrick, Matt Sherlock, Fraser Hanson, Kieran McMaster, Ali Romanos, Joe Austin-Smellie, Sid Patel, Vivek Lala, Rakesh Champaneri, (appearances by James Crichton, Warrick Shanly, Richard Spring, Hamish Maude, Sam O’Leary and Regan Candy.

The team was managed by Mr Alan Sherlock and well captained throughout the year by David Castle. There was a tremendous team spirit within this team; David can take a lot of credit for this by the way he pulled the team together. The team competed very well in all games (in a grade that was primarily represented by other College 1st IX’s) and the results did not truly reflect the closeness of games or the effort put in by the players. We competed well against all teams in the competition There were many memorable moments throughout this season with bat, ball or in the field. Cameron Speirs Hutton, Sam Herrick and Ali Romanos were consistent with the bat earlier in the year, with Reece Cargill and Kieran McMaster following on in the second Half. Fraser Hanson, Vivek Lala and Ili Tugaga did well with the ball however Rakesh Champaneri was certainly the pick of the bowlers with some outstanding performances in the later part of the season.

Fielding was consistently of a very high standard particularly from Matt Sherlock, Fraser Hanson and David Castle and Joe Austin-Smellie was always very tidy behind the stumps.

A number of 3rd XI players participated in the traditional fixture against NPBHS towards the end of the season with Kieran McMaster, Matt Sherlock and Joe Austin-Smellie making significant contributions.

• 5TH XI

Games Played: 8 • Won 1 • Lost 6 • Drew 1 he core of my players were extremely dedicated and practices were always 100% or thereabouts attended. We developed the team into the best fielding team I have ever had the pleasure to coach and even though there was a large cross section of ages and year groups, the team got on extremely well and supported each other brilliantly. Our batting let us down, with a tendency to try and score as many runs in as little time as possible. However, the boys never gave up trying and some good individual scores ensured with Matt Dacombe-Bird scoring 161, Dylan Johnson scoring 67 and Simon Graham and David Swan with 52 a piece.

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On the bowling side, we were fairly strong and very few teams got away on us with the exception of Newlands College 1st XI who should not have been in our grade, they being twice as strong as the next best team. Best bowlers were Will Irving with 11 wickets with an average of 13.45 and an economy rate of 2.9 per over. Eddie McGimpsey with 19 wickets with an average of 19.47 and economy rate of 4.18 per over. Sean Feehan with 10 wickets with an average of 25.3 with an economy rate of 3.83 per over. Manoj Patel with 9 wickets with an average of 6.11 with an economy rate of 1.94 per over, and David Swan with 7 wickets with an average of 15.57 with an economy rate of 3.03 per over

October 2004 - December 2004 or the second half of the season, the team lost Cameron Speirs-Hutton, Ali Romanos, Sam Herrick and Sid Patel but gained the services of Reece Cargill, Louis Baker, Ili Tugaga, Richard Spring and Matthew Gale.

On the fielding side, our wicket keeper Vijay Chhagan has a huge future and took ten catches in the season with other good performances by Will Irving, David Swan and Andrew Robertson with six catches apiece. James Sutherland snaring five. Our top fielder was Jamin Bhikha whose dedication to the ball resulted in a broken nose in one game. His efforts were closely matched in the outfield by Sean Feehan and Andrew Robertson, whose returns back to the keeper were fantastic whilst James Sutherland and David Swan were great close in fielders.

1 Day: Played 3 • Won 2 • Lost 1 2 Day: Played 5 • Won 1 • Lost 2 • Drew 2.

Placing: 3rd

I have nothing by praise for these guys who never let me down or their team and also wish to thank their parents who week after week came to support the team even though we often

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Cricket • Team Overviews ended up on the end of a very close fought but disappointing loss.

Finally, thanks to Mr Alan Sherlock for his understanding and support in his endeavours to find us the very best substitutes when we continued to lose players to teams above us during the year.

Mr David Feehan Coach/Manager

Mr Tony Dawbin Manager

• 6th XI

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he 6th XI had a mixed year. It was clear when the team was selected that it was a mixture of ‘serious’ and ‘social’ players and this was reflected in performances which lacked consistency. That said, the players were eventually rewarded with a splendid victory over the competition joint leaders in the last game.

The first half of the year was characterised by continual team changes as the weekly late player draft often saw us lose key personnel to higher teams. Performance highlights were Sam Donaldson and Alastair Abbott’s 150 run opening partnership in the big win against Paraparaumu College and Manoj Patel’s fine five-wicket bag against Wainuiomata High School. The low point was the poor team effort against Upper Hutt College.

After losing several key batsmen, the team for the second half looked likely to struggle for runs. This proved to be so, with a humbling team total of 23 against Wainuiomata High School.

However, a rousing 97 run victory in the last game erased memories of the earlier losses. The outstanding individual performer was opening bowler Divyang Patel who took early wickets every game, while no fewer than nine of the team had bowling successes. Unfortunately the batting generally lacked tenacity, but Matthew Dawbin, Arshad Sheriff and Simon Angus all had good individual performances.

Despite the difficulties in fielding a full team and some disappointing results the team stuck together well. Thanks to captain Peter Rowe who had the difficult task of leading in an often lively environment.

• 7th XI

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he 7th XI had an excellent season losing just one game in each half of the season. In a fitting end to the season, it won the Premier 6 grade outright after the Wellington College 6th XI won its final game against St Patrick’s (Silverstream), until then the grade co-leader.

In spite of several changes to the team in the second part of the season, this team consistently displayed high levels of player commitment and team spirit. This clearly contributed to the team’s overall success. Individual performances deserving special mention include centuries from Mathanraj Thevakulasingam and Venay Dahya and a four-wicket bag for 14 runs off 3.5 overs from David Nichols.

Daniel Gush, Matthew Gale, Andrew Truesdale and Aidan Kennerley at various times shared captaincy duties.

Cricket 2004 Lower Premier Grades February – April 2004

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112no for the 7th XI against Paraparaumu College. Their team was one of two Wellington College teams to head the tables in this part of the year. Along with his batting Mathanraj also took two three wicket bags. Venay also scored 39 against the 6th XI. David Nichols (51 and 47no), Matthew Gale (31 and 43) and Lachlan Grant (5/41) contributed notable performances.

The 7th XI beat the 6th XI in the fifth round of competition.

This team played consistently well.

• 8th XI

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he 8th XI got off to a good start but later in the season calls on players left the team short of numbers and needing to call for support. There were some good performances from members of the team and from players who were called on for support. Manoj Patel took a hattrick and a five wicket bag (5/31 and 4/26) and scored some useful runs. Sam Donaldson ran up 96 in an opening partnership with Alastair Abbott (52) in the first game. Other performances included Robbie Newson (44no, 30no and 4/39), Matthew Dawbin (3/14), Divyang Patel (3/42), Arshad Sheriff (44 and 39) and Edward Corry (56 and 4/26).

The 8th XI players who made an impression included Kelvin Moller (4/20 and 36), Billy Crayford (3/15), Hiran Patel (3/20 and 30) and Matthew Spearman-Burn (4/21). Two Year 10 students, Richard Goddard (30), Greg Belton-Brown (3/16), filled for the 8th XI against Heretaunga College and topped the batting and bowling.

The 9th and 10th XI played socially but good some good performances from both teams came from Sam Wilson 33, 31no and 3/26, Sam Donaldson 3/20, 4/19 4/41 56 and 77, Robert Wiles 40 and 4/25, Ralph Hall 77 no and 69, Robert Steven 30, and Tom Furnish 4/19.

• 10A Gold

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004 has been a mixed year for Year 10A Gold players. The first half of the season saw some good performances and close matches. The players who were prominent included Louis Baker, Reece Cargill and Ili Tugaga and they deserved promotion to the 3rd XI for the second half of the season.

The Year 10 players were re-selected in early October and 10A1 had to rebuild their structure and team dynamics. This proved a tough ask with only one win being achieved from four matches. Those to shine were Michael Pollard, Tom Kane and Krishna Hira, with Sam McLean and David Keating showing good promise. These players plus the rest of the team can look forward to plenty of success in the Elevens in 2005.

As Convenor of Year 10 Cricket, I would like to thank all players who gave their best; to all parents and guardians who helped every weekend with scoring, umpiring and support; to the team coaches, who were the best I have yet encountered and especially to my fellow managers who batted sometimes against all odds and came out with a result which was to deliver a group of young players who, if they stick with the game, will do well in the future.

Russell Watson Convenor / Manager

he best performances from the lower premier grade teams in the first half of 2004 were undoubtedly the centuries by Mathanraj Thevasulasingham with 114no and Venay Dayha

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Cricket • Team Overviews • 10A Black

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0 A Black was a new development team which trained well during the short season, with good attendance at both practice and matches. We had some hard early games where we managed to bowl out the opposition but then failed in the run chase. We had a great finish to the season to bowl out the top team for 61 with only ten players. A great effort by Edward Burnett to record the first 50 runs for the season and take two catches and two wickets capping off a good season. But all team members contributed to a good team effort. Aaron Liew’s 3/13 and Nico Smit’s new bowling run up were signs that with a couple more games, we would have been the team to beat.

Worthy of mention was the notable improvement of every team member’s fielding and this also contributed to the good result in the last game. Special mention of Tim Bank’s volunteering, and his development as a keeper. I was impressed with Nick Honey’s fielding efforts and his willingness to open the batting willingly whenever asked. It was good to see Douglas Hancock and Hamish Rusbridge developing as openers with some good scores and Bart Thompson anchoring the middle order with some good batting stands. Robert Gordon made a valuable all round contribution, taking three wickets and making 30 runs in one game. Shea Thomson and Nico Smit developed into an effective opening bowling attack with Aaron Liew providing great support with his spin and his middle order batting. Ryan Haberfield’s fielding effort improved over the season.

A vote of thanks to Mr Clinton Baker for a superb effort as coach.

Mr Hamish Gordon Manager

• 10B1

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0B1 unfortunately had to bowl upwind all season. Being the third Year 10 side, they were, on most weekends, having to give up one or two of their better players to one of the A sides, who invariably were short. This, combined with the fact they were typically competing against other Colleges’ top Year 10 teams (with at least two or three stars) suggested they were probably playing a grade above where they should have been.

To all the boys’ credit, they were generally always determined, enthusiastic and well spirited.

A win (by default!) ended the season on a good note and place the team seventh in the grade.

Mr John Saunders Manager

Thanks to Mr Andrew Watson for his contribution during my absences, and Mr Heinz Wieser, who helped with scoring.

It is an unfortunate fact that with a critical academic year coming up, and others off to work part-time during the weekends, that many good players will be lost to the game in 2005.

Mr Michael White Manager

• 10D

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004 will be fondly remembered as the year that was nearly won by the weather. Having said that, I am pleased to say that we triumphed over the odds and played some great cricket with passion, humour and good team sprit. This culminated together with Wellington College 10D winning their grade and only suffering two losses and one draw for the season. Some highlights included were: a century by Kieran Oliver, at home with Headmaster Mr Roger Moses looking on. Great captaincy skills from Oscar Ward. The bowling of Simon Tevita who at one stage against Taita College had figures of 4 for 0 and finished the match after seven overs 4 for 7 The season is looking very promising for this group of fine men for 2005 Mr Chris Borton Manager

• 3A BLACK

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season of two halves. Having played below their own high standards for the better part of the first part of the season, the boys applied themselves with far more focus and determination in the second part of the season to finish well deserved joint winners of the grade, tied somewhat appropriately for 1st with 3A Gold. The first half of the season saw six games played for four wins and two losses, with an average winning margin of just four runs. In the second half, the boys won seven from seven including a last game thumping of St Patrick’s (Silverstream) by 104 runs. Not surprisingly the average margin grew to 26 runs. Some personal highlights included: Batting: (scores of 30 or more); Tom Blundell (seven times), Patrick Whelan (4), Alex Harden and Hamish McEwen.

Bowling (3 wickets or more); Elliot Mann (2), Nick Purdie (3), Patrick Whelan (2), Elliot Borren, Joseph Drysdale and Finn Templeton.

Mr Euan Purdie Manager

• 3B1

• 10C

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he final four games produced a 50/50 result, winning the last two games after two close losses (less than 40 runs).

Batting was the major problem area, however after the return of James Hutchinson, who was required to help in higher grades, the team put together two solid wins. By scoring 69 and 48 in successive weeks, James’ contribution laid the platform for the bowlers to attack with more confidence, having the luxury of runs to play with.

Line and length sometimes cost us, but solid wicket taking from Varun Joshi and extreme accuracy of Matthew Watson, proved the undoing of some very skilled batsmen.

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he 3B1’s ended up all square with six wins and six losses for the season, which was probably a fair reflection of the teams overall strengths and weaknesses. The teams bowling, as was the case for most teams in the grade, was its strength with Michael Blaschke, Joseph Drysdale and Andrew Baird the key wicket takers with good support from George Cordalis, and in the latter half of the season when he joined the team, Kenneth Samonte. The team had some talented batsman, and most regularly got starts, but few were able to consistently get past double figures. The team’s best batsman was James Birt who joined the team from the 3B2’s for the second half of the season, top scored for the team in four of the six games he played, averaging just under 30. Fielding was mixed, on occasions very good at other times less so. Krishan Kumar and Simon McNeish kept wickets tidily for the team.

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Cricket • Team Overviews Overall, a good season for the 3B1’s who enjoyed their cricket approached each game with enthusiasm and acquitted themselves well, both on and off the field.

This team of very talented and highly motivated boys applied themselves to the task at hand throughout this tournament, taking out the Wellington Region Championship in comprehensive fashion.

Mr Steve O’Malley Manager

• 3D Team

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Year 9 Knockout Competition

ellington Regional Champions - roll on Taupo 2005.

he year for the 3D team was one of ups and downs. There was some good bowling from Karan Patel ably supported

by Dinesh Manicckam, Ben Dalgleish, Junior Lim and the rest of the team when called on. Unfortunately the batting in the second half of the season let down the good efforts in the field and saw the team lose the last game to be pipped at the post for a win in the division. The season saw great efforts by many in support of the team, highlighted by Harry Small’s 37 run partnership with Karan Patel to win a game after the team was 6 down for 17.

The did both themselves and the College proud. Having comfortably beaten Newlands and Tawa Colleges in the preliminary rounds, they then had the measure of St Patrick’s (Silverstream) in the final beating them by six wickets. While the victories were a real team effort, some personal highlights are worth acknowledging : Batting: Vinnie Ward (finishing with an average of 147), Harry Boam (45 ave) and Jesse Johnson (42 ave). Bowling: Finn Templeton (who bowled remarkably well throughout, finishing with 17 overs, 3 maidens and 14 wickets for 36 runs) and Harry Boam (19 overs, 5 maidens and 4 wickets for 59).

Having won the regional playoffs, we will head to Taupo in March 2005 to contest the National Finals with the seven other regional competition winners.

Mr David Templeton Coach

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DRAGON BOATING

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004 brought further success for the Wellington College Dragon Boating Team. Once again, we successfully defended the Wellington Secondary Schools’ title. Our team paddled and performed extremely well, winning two out of our three races. This was possible because of the intense training sessions run by our coach, Mr Adrian Williams, the management of the team by Ms Andrea Shaw and Mrs Kerry Lloydd, and the overall commitment of the team.

Stewart Reid

As always, the day was very enjoyable for both competitors and spectators, making the gruelling training sessions worthwhile. We were not the biggest team this year but through hard work, determination, great organisation and excellent coaching, victory was ours.

I would like to, along with the rest

of the team, thank Ms Andrea Shaw and Mrs Kerry Lloydd for their help in the organisation and making the competition possible for us. Also I would like to give a special thanks to our coach and sweep, Mr Adrian Williams, for his incredible contribution, helping us to victory and making the competition a competitive, but fun occasion.

Conditions on the day were not ideal with moderate to rough seas. This was not a new experience for the team, as we continuously had to put up with similar, if not worse weather while training. The swells restricted each boat in the first race to 18 Paddlers, a Sweep and a Drummer. As afternoon conditions cleared, the teams returned to their usual capacity of 20 paddlers. We faced tough competition from Rongotai College, St Patrick’s (Silverstream), Scots College and Hutt International Boys’ School. After annihilating Silverstream in the McEvedy Shield, they were out for revenge and proved to be our toughest rival and team to beat.

After convincingly winning the first and second race we were in a comfortable position to be guaranteed a top placing.

However, this attitude did get the better of us and at the time of the final race some of us were just a little too comfortable and relaxed. We did not do so well in the third race, coming fourth, however this was enough to secure the top spot, once again in front of Silverstream.

DRAGON BOAT TEAM • Winners of the Wellington Regional Festival Back Row: Nicholas White, Paul Wilkin, Scott Wilkin, Luther Aukino, Stewart Reid, Russell Weir Third Row: James Speight, Tom Everton, AJ Rowan, Sakaria Letufuga, Robbie Ford, Tama Makamaka Second: Ms Andrea Shaw (Co-Manager), Isaac Monk-Taingahue, Simon Dimock, Peter Niblett, Tom McLean, Adam Cahill, Daniel Johnstone, Mr Adrian Williams (Coach & Sweep) Front Row: Simon Hill, Luke Hribar, Anthony Meeuwsen, William Helu, Badyr Doyle, Dallas Penetito, Rakai Tawhiwhirangi Absent: Mrs Kerry Lloydd (Co-Manager)

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GOLF

Mr Colm McNulty - Teacher in Charge

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n overall terms the golf team had a mixed year. The number of fixtures played was similar to that of the previous year and we managed a creditable draw in the final traditional versus New Plymouth Boys’ High School who subsequently went on to win the National title The year had begun with rather a crushing defeat in the traditional fixtures versus Napier Boys’ High School (12-3) .

The A team seemed in good stead for their attempt to win the Annual Wellington Championships in early April. However despite two of the four-man A team scoring in the seventies it was clear that an excellent performance from Tawa College would prove too good to match. We finished in a reasonably satisfactory fourth place. It has now been a number of years since our Golf team has qualified for the regional finals. It is to be hoped that the 2005 team will work hard to rectify this situation.

In addition to the usual Philips Cup competition the A team played in a new “off the stick” elite competition. They encountered mixed results and finished mid table.

In total, 20 boys represented the College in golf at various competitions and fixtures. Well done to all those who competed and it is to be hoped that even greater numbers will do so next year.

Back: Front:

WELLINGTON COLLEGE GOLF Peter Spearman-Burn, James Donnelly, Thomas SpearmanBurn Fergus Grady, Shane Oliver, Matthew Spearman-Bird

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olf finished the year with a most creditable performance at the NZ College games in December 2004. A young team of Year 11 James Donnelly and Year 10 Peter Spearman-Burn, Thomas Spearman-Burn and Kieran Oliver competed against 11 other College teams. At the end of the three day competition played at a different golf course each day the team came 4th.

Individually Peter SpearmanBurn led the tournament from start to finish and won a gold medal.

Thomas Spearman-Burn, the 2004 Intermediate Champion at Miramar Golf Club, won the Champions of Champions tournament at Te Marua on 4th December 2004.

Intermediate Champions from 23 other clubs in the Waiarapa, Kapiti Coast and Wellington District competed in the tournament.

Thomas also came runner up in the North Island Under 19 tournament held at Miramar Golf Club in January 2005 from a field of 156 competitors.

He shot 72, 71, 72 over the three days and won the Under 17 trophy.

(L-R): James Donnelly, Peter Spearman-Burn, Kieran Oliver, Thomas Spearman-Burn

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HOCKEY•AWARDS

Mr Callum Edwards - Convenor

SCHOOL CUPS Elliot Parker

Most Promising Player

Alex Shaw

Best Junior

Matt Wenden

Under 15 Captain’s Trophy

Rajee Daya

Most Improved Player Sportsmanship

Alex Schroder

The Lincoln Churchill Trophy for Most Assists for Goals

Reece Cargill

Contribution to Hockey

Andrew Truesdale

The Williams & Adams Cup for Umpire of the Year

Andrew Truesdale Jamin Bhikha

The Parag Cup for the Best Forward of the 1st XI

Vivek Lala

The Christeller-Jaine Cup for Best Defender of the 1st XI

Girish Parbhu

The Ginn Cup for the 1st XI Captain

Troy Smiler-Ihimaera

Player of the Year

Wellington Reps

Under 15 Development Edward Bowie Under 15 Representatives Alex Shaw Skanda Kumble Sandeep Naik Under 18 Representatives Girish Parbhu Troy Smiler-Ihimaera Vivek Lala

MERIT AWARDS TEAM

MOST IMPROVED PLAYER

BEST DEFENDER

BEST FORWARD

PLAYER OF THE TEAM

Under 15 Red

Daniel Morris

Hugh Collins

Edward Rosenberg

Ben Krieble

Under 15 White

Angus Grayson

William Gibson

George McLellan

Adam Johnson

Under 15 Black

Gus Pinniger

Andre Roth-Thomas

Bryn Bayliss

Alex Douglas

Under 15 Gold

Chris Duigan

Pritesh Lala

Thomas Durville

Edward Bowie &

5th XI

Matthew Gale

Jonathan Chilton-Towle

Shane Andrews &

Jared Knowsley

4th XI

George Blundell

Ben Clayton

Malcolm Peacey

Hamish McClurg

3rd XI

Guy MacDiarmid

Chris Cooper

Vishal Nagar

Prayesh Bava

2nd XI

Ankit Srivastav

Aashish Patel

Andrew Scotts

Sid Patel

Elliot Parker Sam Crampton

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Hockey 1st XI - Coach: Mr Chris Thomas Manager: Mr Callum Edwards

Ist XI HOCKEY • SEASON’S RESULTS

his year marked a turning point in the results for the 1st XI. With the majority of a young team from 2003 returning and strong players pushing for places from the 2nd XI and junior teams, the depth of the team was better than it has been for a number of seasons. Training began early in Term One and attitudes towards training and effort began to change for the better from that time on. The season began well and the team were able to put away most of the teams in the Premier competition but struggled for confidence in their own abilities and game structure against some of the top sides. The team was able to learn from their mistakes and were able to mature into a resilient team.

OPPOSITION

RESULT

Hutt Valley High School

Win

2-1

Kuranui College

Draw

1-1

Tawa College

Loss

0-5

Some return games late in the season that were crucial went poorly for the team, meaning the chances for making semifinals became slim and eventually the team finished in fifth place, a few points back from where they were planning to be and certainly less than they were capable of.

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SCORE

Hutt Independent Boys’

Win

6-0

Wairarapa College

Loss

4-6

Rongotai College

Win

6-1

Rathkeale College

Loss

0-3

Hutt Valley High School

Win

5-0

Kuranui College

Draw

2-2

Tawa College

Loss

0-1

Rongotai College

Loss

2-3

Wairarapa College

Loss

1-2

Rathkeale College

Loss

3-5

Hutt Independene Boys’

Win

9-0

Tournament this year was the Mayhill Cup (Tier 3 status) due to the low finishing position of the team in 2003 at India Shield (Tier 2 status). We last attended this tournament in the 1980s with a win in 1981. Only a win in the tournament would guarantee a place at India Shield in 2005 so our goal for the tournament was clear. The pool matches were nerve- wracking for players and staff alike as it became clear that three of the best sides in the competition were in the same pool with only two going through to the top eight. A disappointing draw against Massey High School saw us needing a win and a draw to go through which we were able to do against Tauranga Boys’ High School and Taradale College. The quarter and semi-finals were against less fancied opposition and we qualified for the final without too much difficulty. Rotorua Lakes High School had managed to survive from the ‘easier’ side of the draw but proved to be lesser opponents than those in our pool and the tournament was won in convincing fashion 4-1 with each of the starting XI featuring and all of the bench able to play too.

Played: 14

Won: 14

Goals For: 41

Goals Against: 30

Girish Parbhu was nominated as a Player of the Day and Troy Smiler-Ihimaera was named as Most Valuable Player of the tournament. A successful end to an improved season. Many thanks to our coach Mr Chris Thomas for his patience and high skill level with which he was able to inspire the players to

Semi-Final

Lost: 7

Drew: 2 Placing: 5th

TRADITIONALS Palmerston North BHS

Loss

2-5

Christchurch Boys’ HS

Loss

0-6

New Plymouth Boys’ HS

Loss

3-4

Wanganui Collegiate

Win

6-1

TOURNAMENT • THE MAYHILL CUP Pool Results Massey High School

Draw

2-2

Taradale College

Win

10-1

Tauranga BHS 2nd XI

Draw

1-1

Win

3-1

Win

2-0

Win

4-1

Quarter Final Hillcrest High School Bethlehem College Final Rotorua Lakes HS

HOCKEY 1ST XI Winners of Mayhill Cup Tournament Back Row: Jonathan Anderson, Vivek Lala, Alex Shaw, Mafeking Smiler-Ihimaera Middle: Jamin Bhikha, Sandeep Naik, Sid Patel, Rakesh Champaneri, Mr Callum Edwards (Manager) Front Row: Andrew Scotts, Rajee Daya, Troy SmilerIhimaera (Vice Captain), Alex Schroder, Girish Parbhu (Captain), Aashish Patel, Vijay Chhagan

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2nd XI OVERVIEW Coach: Mr Callum Edwards

his year’s 2nd XI had one goal in mind that was to make it to the semis and finals of the Premier 2 grade. The competition was tough with all the other teams we played being the 1st XI’s of other schools. The team began slowly but started to realise after a few games that they had the talent as individuals and as a team to put wins over any team in the competition. Many of the players started to train much harder and put into practice new skills in the game. A number were rewarded for their perseverance with places on the 1st XI tournament trip.

Also introduced this year for the first time were two traditionals against Palmerston North Boys’ High School and New Plymouth Boys’ High School, both of which we won in determined fashion.

The team struggled somewhat towards the end of the season with some late positional changes but still qualified for the semi-finals where they were defeated by Scots College 1st XI in a game which was not up to their usual high standards.

Some outstanding moments for players were the goals scored

by Badyr Doyle using speed and aggression, domination of midfield play by Sandeep Naik, great inter passing between our forwards; Ankit Srivastav, Reece Cargill and Cobus Bester, and inners; Sid Patel and Andrew Scotts and solid defence from Aashish Patel, Michael Young, Dharmendra Mistry and Liam Roth-Thomas. Many of these players will undoubtedly return for either the 1st or 2nd XI in 2005 with a real range of useful skills and experience.

3rd XI Overview COACH: Mr James Dare MANAGERS: Hadleigh Churchill & Barry Jackson

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his year’s 3rd XI were also in the Premier 3 grade and was prepared and ready to try to win the grade for the first time. Many players were also pushing to get into the 2nd XI from their developing talents in this grade. There were numerous tight games played during the competition with the team either winning or drawing against all of the teams in the competition. They qualified for the semi-finals but were defeated by St Patrick’s (Silverstream) 1st XI. Particular highlights were the two games against the 4th XI, with each game going down to the wire in a tense tussle for supremacy.

Played: 14 Won: 7 Lost: 5 Drew: 2 Goals for: 38 Goals against: 30 Finished 3rd in the second-round of Premier 3 grade and made semi finals.

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Played: 14 Won: 6 Lost: 5 Drew: 3 Goals for: 24 Goals against: 24 Finished 5th in the second-round of Premier 3 grade.

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5th XI OVERVIREW COACH: Mr Chris Thomas MANAGER: Mr Ernie Rosenthal

his year’s team featured numerous experienced players along with several beginners. A strong start to the season saw them move into the top half of the competition in the second round. Strong leadership was evident from Shane Andrews and Matthew Gale but a number of non-committal players saw them default too many games in the second half of the season to be real contenders in the Premier 4 Grade.

Played: 15 Won: 4 Lost: 11 Goals for: 18 Goals against: 44

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UNDER 15 GOLD OVERVIEW

his year’s team was an exceptionally talented group of players who commenced the season in great style and demonstrated a remarkable depth of skills, excellent understanding, teamwork and cooperation. Good attendances at practice were a reflection of the positive attitude that prevailed.

Our biggest rivals turned out to be Aotea College and it was a pity that during most of the games in the first round-robin, we did not encounter any really tough opposition. This enabled a skilful forward line to amass a large number of goals and our goalie was often left out of much active participation.

Played:14 Won: 8 Lost: 4 Drew: 2 Goals for: 43 Goals against: 21 Finished 3rd in the second-round of Premier 2 Grade and made the semi-finals.

Traditionals: Palmerston North Boys’ High School 2nd XI: Win 4-3 New Plymouth Boys’ High School 2nd XI: Win 2-0

4th XI OVERVIEW COACH: Mr James Dare MANAGER: Mrs Sheryle Williams

were a pleasure to be associated with. Each player had a game within the season where their star shone bright and they excelled. They all contributed to a cohesive team and it was only through a rules interpretation that they didn’t make it through to the semis. Well done to the 4th XI and all the best for your future seasons.

As the season continued, there was a lapse in the performance of the team and this unfortunately eventually cost us the competition. We reached the semi-finals and managed a draw against Aotea College. Regrettably our goal average in the last matches meant that we were pipped from the final by an inconsistent display by the Hockey Association who reversed an earlier decision to place us in the final against the eventual winners Aotea College.

This left a feeling of real disappointment in all our players who had performed with such promise. It is very evident that many of the talented young players in this team will make it to the top.

Outstanding performances from Edward Bowie (32 goals), Thomas Durville, Elliot Parker, Chris Duigan and Pritesh Lala. Matthew Wenden and Henry Williams inspired the whole team and gave much viewing pleasure to the supporters and parents at all games.

We were greatly indebted to the coaching support and inspiration provided by Messrs Laurie Gallen and Chris Thomas.

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Played: 16 Won: 13 Lost: 2 Drew: 1 Goals for: 104 Goals against: 13 Finished 3rd in the second-round of Under 15A competition.

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U15 Black overview COACH: Mr Chris Thomas MANAGER: Ms Anneke Soetirik

and with the potential to push for higher honours Played: 16 Won: 5 Lost: 10 Drew: 1 Goals for: 33 Goals against: 55 Finished 3rd in the second round of U15B grade.

or the Under 15 Black team it was a season of ups and downs. Played in a bitterly cold Wellington winter the team soldiered on through driving winds and illnesses.

Our results were a bit of a mixed bag with our best score being against Kapiti College when we won 6-0 and our worst score being against Aotea College when we lost 6-0. However, we came through the first round well and made it into the top six teams for round two.

Though skills improved over the season, attendance at practices unfortunately diminished. With more practice and better team work the players of this team should do well in the future. Alex Douglas and Angus Pinniger showed real commitment to the team missing only one and no practices respectively and scoring a large number of our goals. Bryn Bayliss and Andrew McEwen were solid players in the middle of the field and Andre Roth-Thomas led our defence. Hamish Bhikha lent his strong voice to the job of captaincy and always made sure we were sporting towards our opposition at the end of the game. And finally there was Charlie Ogilvie-Lee who added colour and originality to the goal box!

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Under15 Red Overview COACH: Mr M. Young MANAGER: Mr Dave Thorp

he Red team was as usual a team of mixed experience.

Strong hitting and rapid counter attack with good linking between players saw some great results. Winning the Under 15 Division 2, unbeaten in the second-round, was a well earned reward. Thanks to Ben Krieble and a few of the other senior players who pulled together as a solid unit and improved as the season progressed.

Played: 15 Won: 6 Lost: 8 Drew: 1 Goals for:42 Goals against: 55 Finished 1st in the second round of U15B grade.

Many of Black’s players have a promising future so good luck for next year! Lastly, a big thank you goes to the parents who supported us over the season.

Played: 15 Won: 6 Lost: 7 Drew: 1 Goals for: 36 Goals against: 37 Finished 6th in the second round of U15A grade.

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U15 WHITE OVERVIEW COACH: Mr M. Young MANAGER: Mr D Templeton

nder 15 White’s defence was the difference in a number of games. The Under 15 teams that expected an easy win were repelled and made to work hard for every goal. The first game against WC Under 15 Red showed the potential for the team to work together and put in some penetrating attack.

Unfortunately consistency was lacking in the team effort and the team should have earned a few more wins than they did.

Though they fell off toward the end of the season the team members will all start the 2005 season as improved players

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HOCKEY • UNDER 15 RED Back Row: Mr David Thorp (Manager), Edward Rosenberg, Hayden Cumings, Arthur Roberts, Johnny Blundell, Daniel Morris, Yash Bhadsalve Front Row: John Gibson, Hugh Collins, Manesh Malani, Ben Krieble, Joseph Mou

KARATE

KAYAKING

Mr Dave Keat • Sports Director

Mr Dave Keat • Sports Director

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artyn McDowell represented New Zealand at Kayaking in the Australian Grand Prix in February. This regatta took place at the course in Penrith which hosted the Olympic Games.

Martyn was second in the B Final in the K1 and a member of the K4 team that won bronze in the A Final. He still has at least two more years in this age-group.

Following this success, Martyn competed in the New Zealand Championships at Lake Pupuke in Auckland picking up two golds and a bronze medal in the Under 19 Division.

Michael Canty receives his black belt from Instructor Kyoshi Ben Otang , a fifth Dan Black belt at the Seido Karate Club

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ichael Canty Cant successfully completed his black belt grading after a three-hour session, in November 2004.

Michael joined Seido Karate in 1998. He trains four times each week, at the Dojo, prior to the grading as well as other general fitness work.

The Golds came in the K2 - 500m and 1,000m. These were raced alongside the Under 22 finalists and Martyn and partner came first overall a fantastic effort. He also took out bronze in the K1 – 1000m.

Michael’s Shodan grading was part of the first Junior Black Belt grading at the club.

LAWN BOWLS

Mrs Elaine Harrison - Convenor

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he 2004 Season for Lawn Bowls was a very successful one for Wellington College. For the final Wellington Competition we entered three pairs teams of Tim Sampson/Oliver Van Rooyen, Nick Chan/Daniel Gush and Charles Thompson/ Nick White, and five players in the single competition; Arty Papageorgiou, Sunil Hira, Dean Millar, Jonothan Anderson and Daniel Millar.

In the pairs competition, first place went to Tim Sampson and Oliver Van Rooyen, second place went to Charles Thompson and Nick White and third place to Nick Chan and Daniel Gush.

First and second place represented Wellington at the Regional finals which include Kapiti and the Wairarapa. Tim and Oliver were again the overall winners and will represent the Wellington Region at the Nationals in Hamilton in December.

The single players all had a good day with Sunil Hira. coming third.

Oliver Van Rooyen and Tim Sampson were nominated for the College Sports Wellington Award for Lawn Bowls which they won. Well done Boys.

Tim and Oliver did extremely well at Bowls New Zealand Secondary Schools’ Nationals in Hamilton and after three days of bowling in extremely bad weather conditions they made it into the top four but didn’t manage to make the final.

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WELLINGTON COLLEGE LAWN BOWLS Matthew Archibald, Daniel Millar, Nicholas Chan Nicholas White, Dean Millar, Arty Papageorgiou, Luke Dustin, Mrs Elaine Harrison (Coach) Jonathan Anderson, Tim Sampson, Oliver Van Rooyen, Simon Hill, Sean Kelly Sunil Hira, Daniel Gush

MOUNTAIN BIKING

Mr Stuart Douce • Convenor

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his year, the Mountain Biking Club organised several off- road rides around Wellington. Throughout the summer term, visits were made to the Makara Peak, Mt Victoria and the wind turbine and Red Rocks tracks.

We had a great mix of abilities, year groups and fitness levels.

Congratulations to Thomas Steven Woolley, White, Bo Paterson and Michael Graham who entered the National Secondary Schools’ Mountain Bike Relay in Rotorua and gained a result of 29th place.

The Mountain Bikers enjoy a break at Makara Peak

ORIENTEERING

Mr Phil Bergin • Teacher in Charge

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004 was a successful year for the Wellington College Orienteering Team.

We had a small but dedicated group of students who were regularly placed in the Wellington Inter-College competition.

Sunday morning events saw the team of Steven Woolley, Matthew Woolley, Kieran Patchell, David Reynolds, Matthew Anderson and Nick Johnstone regularly climbing the hills of Mt Kau Kau, battling the gorse of Duck Creek or racing down the slopes of Battle Hill. The most confusing run was around the hospital at Kenepuru where the wrong maps were issued!

has been well represented. It is hoped that the team will have even greater success in 2005 as the popularity of the sport grows at the College. We also hope to enter members of the College beyond Year 9. Thanks goes to Mr Martyn Reynolds for his assistance with the team, and to those dedicated parents who came along and helped.

The highlights of the year were: • The Year 9 students winning the North Island relay competition in the Wairarapa. The team consisted of David Reynolds, Kieran Patchell and Nick Johnstone.

• The third placing of the junior boys team in the Wellington Championship.

• Kieran Patchell gaining second and Nick Johnstone third in the individual Wellington League.

The results for the Wellington College students were: Junior Boys Championship 1.8km, 80m climb 1st Kieran Patchell 22.14 2nd Nick Johnstone 22.39 4th David Reynolds 32.19 6th Matthew Anderson 33.29 Intermediate Boys Championship 3.2km, 150m climb 5th Steven Woolley For such a young and inexperienced team, Wellington College 111

WELLINGTON COLLEGE ORIENTEERING North Island Year 9 Winners • 3rd in Wgtn. Championships for Junior Boys Back: Mr Martyn Reynolds (Coach), Matthew Nicholson, Matthew Anderson, Steven Woolley, Mr Phil Bergin (Manager) Front: Matthew Woolley, David Reynolds, Nick Johnstone Absent: Kieran Patchell

ROAD CYCLING

Mr Phil Bergin • Teacher in Charge

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oad cycling made its first appearance on the Wellington College sporting scene in 2004.

displayed great teamwork to finish in a time of 28.32 minutes.

Andrew Atkinson joined the team for Sunday’s road race.

Perhaps it was Lance Armstrong’s sixth win in The Tour de France or Sarah Ulmer’s Olympic victory but no matter what the motivation there was always a small but dedicated group of students who were eager to train no matter what the weather on Thursday afternoons.

It is hoped that Road Cycling will become more popular in 2005 and with the promise of a ‘Tour of Wellington’ in Term One, training will begin early in the new year.

The season had two main competitions. The first of these was the inaugural Tour of Blenheim and Marlborough which was held during tournament week. This was a real eye-opener for the Wellington College students as they experienced competitive road racing for the first time. The experience and level of fitness of many of the competitors was very high but even so it brought out some very good results amongst the Wellington College students. Though not placed overall, Rob Macann gained many points in the ‘Sprint Ace’ section and Edward Stace in the ‘King of the Mountains’. The other competitors in this tour were James Abernethy, Matt Archibald, Andrew Crowley and John Atkinson.

The Blenheim experience enthused the students to train a little harder for the road cycling nationals in Levin. The highlight of this event was the team time trial. We may not have had the expensive bikes, the team wind trainers and one piece suits of many of the Auckland schools but we still managed to beat six of the more fancied colleges. The aim of this event was to get four of our five cyclists over the 16 kilometres as fast as possible. In strong winds and drizzle Rob Macann, Oliver Davie, Elliot Riley, James Abernethy and Andrew Crowley

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WELLINGTON COLLEGE ROAD CYCLING Ben Sanders, Elliot Riley, James Abernethy, Mr Phil Bergin (Manager) Andrew Crowley, Matt Archibald, Rob Macann, Edward Stace, John Atkinson

(L-R): Robert Macann, Elliot Riley, Andrew Crowley, Oliver Davie and James Abernethy at the Levin Nationals.

Inset: The team at the starting line ready for the time trial

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ROWING

Mr Robert Anderson • Rowing Convenor

WELLINGTON COLLEGE TEAM OF THE YEAR • UNDER 17 NOVICE FOUR

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(L-R): Mr Allen Ward, Lewis Bollard, Henry Thomas, Jack Wiley, Jonathan Abernethy, Thomas Deacon, Sam Sullivan

he popularity of rowing at the College continues unabated and is reflective of rowing at secondary school level throughout the country. Each year there are more and more entries at regattas and I am sure that with Olympic success, this trend will continue in the future. This situation has I believe been accurately encapsulated in an article by Nick McMaster entitled; The Times Are A Changing which appeared in the August issue of NZ Rowing. McMaster writes: The main issue from the Maadi Cup Regatta seems to be that it could become the victim of its own success.

As the number of events and participants has increased, along with the duration of the regatta more stress is placed on regatta administrators - additional pressures are placed on students. Many within schools would question the wisdom; fairness and convenience of students being out of the classroom for a full week at the end of term one.

Our coaches, staff, parents and the boys themselves need to heed these warnings and ensure that the rowers are not placed under too much stress as they endeavour to balance among other things their NCEA assessments with their rowing programme.

The 2003/04 season was in many ways a strange one. The season followed the familiar routine of winter training, novice camp in June, Spring camp in September prior to

a gradual intensifying of the training regime throughout the summer interspersed with regattas and training weekends prior to the March climax of the NI and NZSS’ Regattas. What made this season seem so different was the vagaries of the weather.

Numerous sessions of waterbased training on the Harbour had to be abandoned in favour of land based training.

Even the reliable Wanganui River betrayed us with unseasonal flooding leading to the cancellation of racing and training. Consequently, when it came to the ‘business end’ of the season there was speculation that the squad may be ‘under done’. We need not have worried. At the NISS Regatta at Lake Karipiro we won four gold, a silver and a bronze medal. This represented the schools best ever North Island results.

day. The winds increased, it rained and the temperatures plummeted. When the front had passed, clearing skies revealed snow on the hills surrounding the course. The conditions played havoc with the racing and the welfare of crews on the water became a real issue. It is a pity that such a showcase of secondary school sport should have been affected in this way.

Buoyed by these successes the squad made the long trek to the Maadi Cup Regatta at Lake Ruataniwha. This regatta retains its status as the largest rowing regatta in the Southern Hemisphere.

We were based in shearers’ quarters and tents at a high country run some 30minutes from the course.

This proved to be an ideal base. The regatta itself was almost predictably hampered by the weather with strong winds blowing down the course on most afternoons.

The final day was somewhat bizarre. A cold front struck the course early on the final

Tremendous credit must go to the coaching team. Messrs Peer Nielsen, Allen Ward and Alan Stewart (all parents) spent a large portion of their time coaching various crews.

They were complemented by Reuben Lithgow (an Old boy) and senior student Lewis Bollard who as a novice coach enjoyed particular success.

We were privileged once again to have Mr Noel Lynch prepared to assist with the coaching programme. Noel’s pearls of wisdom, anecdotes, ‘sing songs’, and unparalleled coaching experience have become integral to the fabric of rowing at the College.

Wellington College’s moment of glory occurred on a much more accommodating penultimate day of the regatta when the U17 Novice 4 repeated their North Island success and won Wellington College’s first Maadi gold medal since 2001. The U19 Double also won a bronze medal. It was a great testament to our relatively small squad that we had eight crews in finals.

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Logistical support is fundamental to a rowing squad’s success.

This season the rowers were well supported by a committed Rowing Committee under the astute leadership of Chairman Mr Mike Tylee and Treasurer Mr Lindsay Fraser as well as the wider parent body. They took care of every detail from transportation, fund raising and sponsorship, feeding, river bank encouragement and attending to the myriad of detail that makes up a rowing season. I would like to record my thanks to the ‘camp mothers’ of Lynn Dalton, Karen Fraser, Barbara Templeton and Robyn Tylee who did such sterling work at training camps and regattas.

The rowing squad were delighted when Old Boy George Bridgewater was selected for the Athens Olympics. George was a member of the College’s first gold medal winning crew at Maadi 2000. Since then, George has been an avid follower of the progress of our crews. It was a proud moment when George and his pairs partner Nathan Twaddle progressed through to the Olympic final where they were just one second away from an Olympic medal. George’s future in New Zealand rowing seems assured and we will continue to follow his career with pride and interest. George has blazed a trail that current rowers from Wellington College can strive to follow.

Rowing Rowing Results 2003-2004 Season 1st • McLachlan Shield ( Wellington Secondary Schools’ Regatta), Wellington Harbour North Island Secondary Schools’ Rowing Regatta, Lake Karipiro; 11-14 March Gold Medal Winning Crews Under 17 Novice 4: Sam Sullivan, Tom Deacon, Jonathan Abernethy, Jack Wiley, Henry Thomas (cox) Under 17 Novice 8: Sam Sullivan, Tom Deacon, Jonathan Abernethy, Jack Wiley, Ben Prebble, Jeremy Stewart, Fraser Weir, Anthony Williams, Michael Trigg (Cox) Under 17 Double: Sam Templeton, Edward Stace Under 19 Double: Robert Macann, Matthew Archibald Silver Medal Crew • Under 19 Double: Mikkel Nielsen, Elliot Riley Bronze Medal Crew • U17 Coxed Quad: Anthony Fraser, Sam Templeton, Edward Stace, Edward Wiley, Nicholas Braae (cox).

New Zealand Secondary Schools’ Regatta (Maadi Cup), Lake Ruataniwha: 20-28 March Gold Medal Winning Crew: Under 17 Novice 4: Sam Sullivan, Tom Deacon, Jonathan Abernethy, Jack Wiley, Henry Thomas (Cox).

Bronze Medal Crew • Robert Macann, Matthew Archibald Representatives: North Island Under 18s: Edward Stace • NZ Under 19 Trialists: Rob Macann and Matthew Archibald

Congratulations go to Edward Stace who was selected to represent New Zealand at the Youth Olympics held in Sydney in January 2005. Edward was the youngest member of the Rowing squad and was a member of the quad which won a bronze medal at the games.

WELLINGTON COLLEGE MAADI CUP ROWING SQUAD Back Row: Sam Templeton: Thomas Lawson, Elliot Riley, Lewis Bollard (Coach), Edward Wiley, Ben Prebble, Anthony Fraser Third Row: Jack Wiley, George Hitchcock, Robert Macann, Mikkel Nielsen, Sam Sullivan, Jonathan Abernethy, Ira Rielly Second: Mr Allen Ward (Coach), Lewis Richards, Antony Williams, Jeremy Stewart, Edward Stace, Thomas Ramsay, Bryn Ward, George Tylee, Mr Robert Anderson (Convenor) Front Row: Michael Trigg, Michael Dessoulavy, Fraser Weir, Matthew Archibald (Captain), Henry Thomas, Nicholas Braae, Peter Crutchley

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RUGBY•OVERVIEW & AWARDS

Mr Dave Keat • Club Captain & Mr Nic Hill • Convenor

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004 was a strong season for the Wellington College Rugby Club, with some excellent performances and achievements. Wellington College had the third best Under 15 side in the country, the best 1st XV in Wellington and one third of our teams made finals.

The Club’s success is largely attributable to the body of staff parent and volunteer coaches, managers and committee members who put in place the structures that allow the players of the school to shine.

kept just two rugby fields in action for the training and playing requirements of all teams.

The 1st XV, coached by Messrs Chris Wells and John Mills had a tremendously successful season. They defeated St Patrick’s (Silverstream) 30-12 in the final to win the Wellington Secondary Schools’ Competition, they won the Quadrangular Tournament and they won all local traditionals with St Patrick’s (Silverstream and Town) and Rongatai College, and beat Napier Boys’ High School in their annual fixture. The Under 15A side under the direction of Messrs Nathan Frew and Lincoln Rawles also won their local competition. They had a superb national tournament where they came third. The third local competition winners were the Under 75A’s coached

by Mr Darrell Harvey.

Special mention should be made of the rugby committee which is ably chaired by Mr James Willis who receives superb secretarial support from Ms Meredith Atkinson. Deserving of thanks also are Mr David Walsh who provides superb support as a referee for trial and intra club matches and also Mrs Andrea Thompson who handles the financial side of running the Rugby Club.

It has been a wet winter and groundstaff Messrs Dave Carlton and Steve Tobin should be congratulated with the way they

The sponsors of the Rugby Club this year were McDonalds Basin Reserve who sponsored the player of the match, player of the week and team of the week awards.

Champs Sports, who provided training jackets for coaches. College Mothers’ Inc, whose support makes it possible to host afternoon teas for visiting teams and traditional exchanges, the Wellington Rugby Football Union and Wests and Wellington Rugby Clubs for coaching programmes and training facilities. The 1st XV received sponsorship from The Village Goldsmith, Sports Resources, Riddiford Laundrette, OBU Rugby Club and WCOBA. The Club’s greatest supporter continues to be the Headmaster Mr Roger Moses who has watched with passion many matches at all levels. Old Boy and former 1st XV captain Mr Morrie deTerte and his wife June have also been tremendous supporters of the 1st XV. Rugby remains the biggest sporting code in the College with upward of 360 players. To get these boys on the field requires a substantial financial output and this remains the Club’s biggest challenge.

Rugby will continue its success at Wellington College due primarily to the commitment of staff and supporters and the tradition of strong performance that has been established. The club wishes its leavers the very best in their rugby careers and hopes they will return at some stage to support the Club.

PLAYER AWARDS TEAM

MOST VALUABLE PLAYER

BEST & FAIREST

MOST IMPROVED

Under 55 Black

Cameron Gilbert

Daniel Riddell

Shaun Andrews

Under 55 B

Vinnie Wylie

Tyrone Moko

Akyut Gurleyen

Under 55 A

Sam Wethey

Ben Tattersall

Alex Robinson

Under 65 Gold

Tavete Fau

Harsh Tataria

Karl Roberts

Under 65 Black

Logan Piercy

Simon Dymock

Joseph Tamarapa

Under 65A

Baden Wikaire

Matthew Wilkinson

George Heather-Smith

Under 15 Black

Shane Haswell

James Hansen

Max Gerring

Under 15 Gold

Alex Slade

Josh Simpson

John Zillwood

Under 15A

Tim Wakelin

Dylan Johnson

Teau Strickland

Under 75B

Patrick Rosevear

Thomas Lawson

Calum Barrett

Under 75A

Matthew O’Leary

Charles Gallagher

Kong Viratyosin

4th XV

Tredegar Hall

James Speight

Jin-Young Jhun

3rd XV

Scott Millar

Gerard Roach

Jared Williams

2md XV

Alex Corliss

Liam Gerring

Niko Letufuga

1st XV

Lua Mumu

Tomasi Palu

Michael Hobbs

1st XV CAPS • 2004 FIRST CAP

Saula Atama Anaru Atkins Beau Brown Dane Coles

Manaia Ete Iafeta Fa’apusa Hayden Magele Lua Mumu Tim Natusch

Marshall Patafilo Dallas Penetito David Sanele Scott Wilkin Hamish Wright

SECOND CAP

Tom Everton Michael Hobbs Sakaria Letufuga Chris Middleton Peter Niblett

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THIRD CAP

William Helu Tama Makamaka Tomasi Palu

Rugby • Representatives & Major Awards Wellington Under 14

Wellington Under 15 Wellington Under 16 B Wellington Under 16 A Wellington Secondary Hurricanes Secondary

Shane Haswell

Mitchell Andrews

Tim Wakelin

Dylan Johnson

Deon Baker

NZ Under 17

Chris Middleton

Schools’ Team

Schools’ Team

E. Tewhiwhirangi

Dane Coles

Tomasi Palu

Beau Brown

Malofou Feterika

Sak Letufuga

Dane Coles

NZ Under 19 Trial

Sam Watson-Temo

Byron Curtis

Sheridan Taua-Robert

Moses Gunn

Jefferey Allen

Nic Hawthorne

Lua Mumu

Tom Everton

Beau Brown

Luke Fiso

T J Ioane

Tama Makamaka

Sakaria Letufuga

Tama Makamaka (S)

Tom Kane

Isaac O’Connor

Chris Middleton

Tama Makamaka

William Helu

Andrew Gu Mulitalo

Kieran Oliver

Tomasi Palu

Chris Middleton

Michael Hobbs

Tommie-Dean Stewart

Marciano Patafilo

William Helu

Tomasi Palu

Ekuale Tauaa

Beau Brown

Tom Everton

Jack Wiley

Chris Middleton Dane Coles (S) (S) = Successful

RUGBY TEAM OF THE YEAR • UNDER 15A

JAMES CHURCHWOOD MEMORIAL CUP • SAKARIA LETUFUGA

The Under 15A team dominated the local competition, the closest any local team got to them was St Patrick’s (Town) who were twelve points adrift in a close scoring match.

James Churchward was a member of the 1st XV for two years.

In 1989 he was Vice-captain of the 1st XV. James went on to represent Wellington at Under 19 and Under 21 level. In 1991 he was selected for the Wellington B team and was later named a reserve for the Wellington A team. James died tragically late in 1991. The James Churchward Memorial Cup was first presented in 1992. It is awarded to the player leaving school who is most likely to achieve higher honours:

The Under 15A’s major achievement however was at the tournament held at Hamilton Boys’ High School - simply getting to which was a major fundraising effort. The U15 Tournament is an incredibly challenging competition in which teams play six games in five days (and remember the U15s played their local final the day after returning from tournament to in effect play six games in seven days).

At Tournament, the U15’s defeated Auckland’s top side Mt Albert Grammer School, Christchurch Boys’ High School and Auckland Grammar to make a semi final against Gisborne Boys’ High School.

The team lost to GBHS 12-11 but went on to beat Rotorua Boys’ High School in the play off for third and fourth position.

The teams 89% win ratio is of huge credit to the players.

However the team has not just developed as an on field unit and their coaches, Messrs Lincoln Rawles and Nathan Frew are incredibly proud of the resilience of character and dedication to their team mates and Wellington College that these fine men displayed. The members of the U15A side will make valuable contributions to Wellington College in the next few years.

WCRFC PLAYER OF THE YEAR • TOM EVERTON The Cup for Wellington College Player of the year was presented by last years recipient Seminar Manu.

Tom Everton has been a dedicated, high achieving member of the 1st XV. He is in his second year in the 1st XV. He represented Wellington in the Secondary School Reps in 2003 and represented the Hurricanes Central Region this year. The referee in the Top 16 game versus Fielding High School was moved to comment not only on Tom’s playing ability, but also his manner and capability in the leadership role as captain of the 1st XV. Tom has shown outstanding leadership and commitment to the team all year.

ANDREW DUNN MEMORIAL CUP • ANDY GARVIE Andrew Dunn played fullback for the 2A (now U75A) team in 1990. He died in a motor vehicle accident two years after leaving school. Andrew was a dedicated and committed member of the 2A-rugby team. The Andrew Dunn Memorial Cup was first presented in 1995. It is awarded to the U75A player who has shown the same sort of dedication and commitment to the team.

Seminar Manu (L) and Tom Everton (R) with the WCRFC Player of the Year Trophy

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Rugby • 1st XV Photo Gallery

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Rugby • 1st XV Coach’s Report

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he season of 2004 will remain for me as one of the great seasons for Wellington College. We had tremendous success locally and on the national stage, were able to prove ourselves as one of the top teams in the country.

The season opened with three pre-season games, the first of which was versus Hastings Boys’ High School at the Westpac Stadium. This was a very strong Hastings team and as we were experimenting with our game plan and were a long way from finalising it, we went down 26 – 7.

The next week however, we travelled to Napier Boys’ High School and defeated them on their own turf for the first time in eight years and played an outstanding second half. In particular, great games form Tama Makamaka, Willy Helu and Lua Mumu, set up a platform for the development of self belief in the players that was to see them go from strength to strength in the season.

Although we went down to Palmerston North Boys’ High School the following week, 11-7, we knew that we were in great shape to develop into an outstanding side.

And so it turned out to be. We went through the first round of local competition undefeated and only dropped one game in the second round to St Patrick’s (Silverstream), which was just the wake up call we needed heading into the semis and finals. We defeated Hutt Valley High School in the semi in atrocious conditions at the Hutt Recreation Ground and then proceeded to convincingly defeat Silverstream in the final 3012. This performance rates as the best finals performance I have ever been involved with and there was nowhere on the park that we did not totally dominate. The team became deserving Wellington champions.

Quadrangular Tournament was this year held at Christ’s

Mr Chris Wells • Coach

College, which is perhaps the most splendid of locations for the tournament and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. What assisted this of course was the fact that we won against extremely stiff competition in the first game versus Nelson College and in the final against Wanganui Collegiate.

Quadrangular relies on a team putting two consistent and solid performances on the field in three days. During our first game, we lost Tomasi Palu to a foot injury which was to plague him for the remainder of the season. But our squad depth went through to 23 players and it is testimony to the depth and strength of this team that we were able to carry on under pressure to not only successfully defend last years Quad victory, but to go one better in the local competition.

The Traditional fixtures are always a highlight of the season and it is always a thrill to win all three local traditionals, which we achieved this year by defeating St Patrick’s (Town) 72-5, Silverstream 22-12 and Rongotai by 27-3.

Occasionally during a season, one off opportunities occur to play against certain teams from around the country.

We were given one such opportunity to play Auckland Grammar as the curtain raiser to the All Blacks versus Australia Bledisloe Cup fixture. Whilst this game had been a traditional fixture for many years in the past, it had fallen into obeyance some years prior. We jumped at the opportunity as they had not lost a game and went undefeated in the Auckland competition. They were billeted by us the night prior and the game was attended by the All Black coaches Graeme Henry and Wayne Smith. We won this game in outstanding fashion by 16-0 with both our tries being scored by our outstanding wings, Tama Makamaka and Willy Helu.

This result was a stunning

one for us as we outplayed a very classy Grammar side and will remain as one of the great highlights of the season. The only disappointing feature was that owing to the weather we were transferred from the Stadium to our home ground. Not such a hardship for us!

The other big event on the inter school fixtures list is the game against Christchurch Boys’ High School. This team went on to play in the National Top Four final drawing that game against Wesley College 22-22. This was a very tough encounter and we were able to stay ahead for the entire game, except for the last 23 seconds. Leading by 13-12 after some great rugby by both sides, a penalty was awarded from a difficult position and although their kicker had had a poor day, he managed to nail this shot with apparent ease to extract a last gasp win. Sometimes things don’t always go the way you want.

On reflection, this was none the less a very good game of rugby by two very powerful sides.

The team was ably captained by outstanding open side flanker Tom Everton and he was supported by winger Tama Makamaka as his assistant. The team produced a significant number of representative players who are named on the next page. The extent of this representation suggests the true strength of this team and its ability to play rugby to an outstanding level.

There are a number of people I would like to thank this year.

Firstly to my co coach Mr John Mills. His ability as a forward coach and a significant thinker of the game is quite outstanding and much of the success of both the team and individuals within it are due to his coaching. To Ms Stephanie Kane as Manager who is the most organised person I have met, a big debt of gratitude is owed for her organising aftermatch

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functions with the parents as well as all other travel and billeting arrangements throughout the season.

The newsletter which was regularly produced to keep both players and parents informed of up coming events was also an innovation of Ms Kane’s and was greatly appreciated by all.

I would also like to thank Dr Warwick Everton for his total commitment as team doctor.

It is a rare commodity to have someone as dedicated as Warwick on the sideline for every game and to know that the boys are in such good hands. Also to Mr Bill McIntyre from the Riddiford Laundrette who has washed our jerseys for the last three years. His support and commitment to the team are greatly appreciated by us all and we value his on going sponsorship. I would finally like to thank Mr Ian Douglas from the Village Goldsmith, a close friend who has supported the team for a number of years now. His support remains invaluable to the successful running of the team. Lastly, thanks to those players who ‘stepped up’ from the 2nd XV to support our reserve bench.

The 2004 1st XV has continued a standard set by teams who have gone before them. We have a wonderful tradition of pride in and commitment to the jersey and this year’s team did the history of that tradition proud. A number of boys are returning next year and I await the first whistle for the new season with much anticipation.

Rugby • 1st XV Captain’s Report

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he 2004 1st XV had a total of nine players returning from the previous year’s side, including three returning for their third year of 1st XV rugby at Wellington College. Right from early on in the year it was felt that this group of players had the right mix of experience, talent and enthusiasm to have an exceptional year of rugby.

To begin the year we had a difficult loss at the hands of Hastings Boys’ High School at the Stadium. However a week later that disappointment was behind us as we triumphed over Napier Boys’ High School to win this Traditional fixture for the first time since 1995. We rounded out our pre-season matches with a scrappy close loss to Palmerston North Boys’ High School. Following this game, we had a slight change of

Tom Everton • Captain

game plan for the beginning of the regular season, moving from an extremely wide and expansive game to a more traditional and somewhat more conservative style.

We played through the first few weeks of the first round of Premier One, winning each game, before we played the first major local Traditional against the old enemy, St Patrick’s (Town). The team really fired in this game, with everyone producing a top performance, which allowed us to win by the record margin of 72-5 in front of our home fans and Old Boys. Our confidence lifted with that result, which almost backfired two weeks later when we travelled to St Patrick’s (Silverstream) for the away Traditional. We possibly took ‘Stream a bit lightly, and had to come from

behind to win a very physical match 16-10. However this result, combined with our victory over Rongotai in the Heron Cup fixture gave us the satisfaction of claiming the ‘Triple Crown’ of victories in local Traditionals.

Premier One continued successfully for the team as we moved to the end of the second term, and we played the annual against Christchurch Boys’ High School (the eventual national champions). This agonising last minute defeat, 15-13, after we had led for the entire match, was probably a good thing as it gave us a wakeup call and the refocus we needed as we headed into the business end of the season.

We finished the first round of the local competition as the unbeaten leaders, and

looked ahead to our highly anticipated clash with Auckland Grammar School on the last Saturday of the mid-year holidays. While it was unfortunate that the game had to be moved from the Stadium to our No. 1 pitch because of horrendous weather, the result, a comprehensive 16-0 victory was extremely gratifying, not only for the team, but especially for Grammar Old Boy Mr Moses!

The Grammar match marked the beginning of the toughest part of our season, where we had to play eight hard matches in the space of three weeks. Two of those eight were part of the Quadrangular Tournament at Christ’s College, where we beat Nelson College and Wanganui Collegiate to defend the title we had won

WELLINGTON COLLEGE 1ST XV Wellington Premier One Champions Winners of Quadrangular Tournament • Winners of Traditionals against St Patrick’s (Town & Silverstream), Rongotai College, Winner of Annuals against Napier Boys’ High School • Auckland Grammar • Winners of the Heron Cup, the Amner Trophy, Holders of the Williament Trophy & the Steve Letica Trophy Back Row: Lua Mumu, Beau Brown, Chris Middleton, Hamish Wright, Scott Wilkin, William Helu Third Row: Tomasi Palu, Iafeta Fa’apusa, Manaia Ete, David Sanele, Hayden Magele, Peter Niblett, Liam Townsend Second: Denis Sim, Dane Coles, Sakaria Letufuga, Saula Atama, Michael Hobbs, Dallas Penetito, Ms Stephanie Kane (Manager) Front Row: Mr Chris Wells (Coach), Marshall Patafilo, Tama Makamaka, Tom Everton (Captain), Anaru Atkins, Tim Natusch, Mr John Mills (Coach)

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Rugby • 1st XV Scoreboard at home in 2003. Because of Quad and the Grammar match, we had to catch up our Premier One games midweek, and eventually the volume of rugby we were playing took its toll. An exhausted side finally succumbed to Silverstream in the final round-robin game of the year, which was also our first loss in Premier One. Despite this minor setback, we had played well enough to go into the playoffs as top qualifiers, and after a week’s welcome rest we played Upper Hutt College, where we showed our dominance in a convincing victory. This put us through to the final of Premier One against St Patrick’s (Silverstream). We put together some of our best rugby of the year to defeat Silverstream by a good score in front of a large vocal crowd at Porirua Park. Winning Premier One qualified us to move into the Top 16 of the National Knockout competition, where we were

to face the experienced Fielding High School side.

The boys from Fielding were tough up front and played an uncompromising brand of rugby. Despite this, we managed to lead by eleven points midway through the second half. From here the old heads in the Fielding pack took control, and gradually worked their way back into the game. A try in the corner with two minutes to play took them to within one point of us, and heartbreakingly, their kicker nailed the sideline conversion to make the score 17-16 in their favour.

Although this was a disappointing way to end the season, it was overall a very successful year for the 1st XV. We beat Napier Boys, Auckland Grammar, and won both the Quadrangular tournament and Premier One. Reflecting this, we had a large number of players who earned representative honours. There were twelve

Wellington College players who at different stages of the year were in the Wellington Secondary Schools’ squad, and six of these players went on to represent the Hurricanes Schools side. I also feel there were two players who were desperately unlucky to miss out on a black jersey.

Thanks must be given to those who made the season such a success, including the management team of Mr Chris Wells, Mr John Mills, Ms Stephanie Kane and Dr Warwick Everton. Without the sacrifices made by them, the team would never have gone as well as it did. Thanks are also due to the large number of parents, family and other supporters who

were constant fixtures at our games this year, especially Mr Morrie and Mrs June de Terte.

2004 was a great season, and will be remembered as one to be proud of in years to come.

Date

Opposition

Venue

Result

Score

For

Against

Tries

Mar 26

Hastings Boys’ High School

Stadium

LOSS

5-26

5

26

1

Apr 3

Napier Boys’ High School [Annual]

Napier

WIN

23-15

23

15

Apr 9

Palmerston North Boys’ High School [Annual]

PNBHS

LOSS

7-11

7

11

May 1

Upper Hutt College

Upper Hutt

WIN

23-3

23

May 13

Aotea College

Aotea

WIN

42-0

42

May 19

St Patrick’s (Town) [Traditional]

Home

WIN

72-5

May 22

Hutt Valley High School

Home

WIN

51-5

Jun 2

St Patrick’s (Silverstream) [Traditional]

Silverstream

WIN

Jun 5

Bishop Viard College

Viard

Jun 12

St Bernard’s College

Home

Jun 19

St Bernard’s College

SBC

Jun 22

Christchurch Boys’ High School [Annual]

Home

Jun 26

Rongotai College

Rongotai

Jun 30

Hutt Valley High School

Hutt Rec

Jul 17

Auckland Grammar School

Jul 21

St Patrick’s (Town)

Conv.

Pen.

3

1

2

1

1

3

3

1

0

6

6

71

5

11

7

1

51

5

7

5

2

16-11

16

11

2

WIN

24-3

24

3

4

2

WIN

37-10

37

10

6

2

WIN

39-5

39

5

7

2

LOSS

13-15

13

15

1

1

2

WIN

27-3

27

3

3

3

2

WIN

27-0

27

0

4

2

1

2

2

Home

WIN

16-0

16

0

2

Evans Bay

WIN

60-10

60

10

10

5

1

2

Jul 26

Nelson College [Quadrangular0

Christ’s

WIN

22-15

22

15

3

2

1

Jul 28

Wanganui Collegiate

Christ’s

WIN

23-16

23

16

3

1

2

Jul 31

Mana College

Home

WIN

35-5

35

5

5

2

2

Upper Hutt

WIN

29-15

29

15

4

3

1

Home

LOSS

15-18

15

18

2

1

1

Aug 4

Hpper Hutt College

Aug 7

St Patrick’s (Silverstream)

Aug 14

Upper Hutt College [Semi Final]

Home

WIN

38-13

38

13

6

4

Aug 22

St Patrick’s (Silverstream) [Final]

Porirua

WIN

30-12

30

12

4

1

1

Sep 4

Feilding High School [Top 4 • Round 1]

Feilding

LOSS

16-17

52

30

TOTALS

120

16

17

2

747

240

110

Drp.Goal

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Rugby • Overview of Teams 2nd XV OVERVIEW • David Castle, Captain

but bowed out in the semi-final to the Hutt Independent Boys’ School 1st XV.

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he 2nd XV season was one of highs and lows. Highlights included defeating the St Patrick’s (Town) 1st XV 190 and the Christchurch Boys’ High School 2nd XV 12-0.

Disappointment was probably felt greatest after the one point loss to the Scots College 1st XV which resulted in our relegation to Premier Three.

The addition of Mr Rob Corliss to the coaching personnel resulted in some old school training and a no frills style of play which suited the hard workers of the team particularly Russell Weir and Alex Corliss and allowed the backs to work off front foot ball to set targets for ball runners such as Issac Monk- Taingahue.

The 2nd XV was undefeated in the Premier Three round-robin

Despite not making it to the final, the team took a lot of pride from its contribution to the success of the 1st XV. Liam Townsend, David Sanele, Deon Baker, Denis Sim, Daniel Johnson, Jono Willis, Alex Corliss, Tama Wawatai, Adam Cahill and Liam Gerring all playing for the 1st XV at some stage during the season.

The team bonded well throughout the season and I would like to wish all involved the best of luck in their future careers.

I would also like to thank Messrs Nic Hill, Chris Pollock and Rob Corliss for their coaching commitment to the team and the same to family and friends for their support.

3rd XV OVERVIEW • Mr Craig Boys, Coach

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n order to have more boys playing at higher level, open weight grade rugby, an attempt was made to raise the profile of the 3rd XV this year To this end the team was placed in the Premier 3 grade, which meant playing 1st XV’s most Saturdays. The team should feel proud that we managed to keep our place in this grade for the entire season and were able to perform so creditably.

After a shaky start against the Paraparaumu College 1st XV in the first round, things got back on track with hard fought victories over the Taita College and Kapiti College 1st XV’s.

The low point of the season came with a poor performance against the Rongotai College 2nd XV. However, we finished the round well with a superb win over the Kuranui College 1st XV to cement our place in Premier 3 for the second round.

The highlight of the season came early in the second round, when we were drawn to play the Wellington College 2nd XV. The game was played on a Friday, after school, and attracted a crowd of around 200 spectators. It was a tough, bruising encounter, and the boys put everything they had into it. At the end of the match the score stood at 8-8. This was enough for us to retain the S.J.Millar Shield for matches between the 2nd and 3rd XVs. After the effort against the 2nd’s, the rest of the round was an anti-climax, as several close losses (due in part to a number of crucial injuries) saw us miss out on the semifinals. We did, however, have a memorable win over the touring Pocklington School 1st XV from Yorkshire, England.

The team played tough, uncompromising rugby throughout the season, and no team had an easy game against us. The forward pack often dominated, so our game plan was to

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take ball up the middle and batter the opposition into submission. When the time was right, we gave the ball some air in the backline and managed to score some classy tries.

Scott Millar was captain and MVP, and much of the team’s success can be attributed to his leadership, both on and off the field. His total commitment was always inspirational.

Mention must also be made here of Nick Johnson, who admirably lead the side during the latter part of the season when Scott was injured. Our defense was outstanding this year, and Rakai Tewhiwhirangi and Angus Newsam were never far behind Scott with excellent efforts in this department.

The lineout was an area that we relied on for quality possession and Jared Williams, our Most Improved Player, was a standout at lock. At halfback, Eammon Tawhiwhirangi gave excellent service to the backs while also helping the forwards out with the close quarters defense. With Sam Herrick growing in confidence at firstfive-eight, the backline improved as the season progressed, even though we had a few personnel changes forced by injury. Nick Angus was always solid on defense at fullback and terrorised many defenders with his powerful incursions into the backline. When Nick was unavailable, Gerard Roach, the teams Best and Fairest player, moved comfortably from the midfield to fullback.

I would like to thank all the parents who supported us each Saturday, especially Mr Rakai Tawhiwhirangi, who looked after the team when I was unable to be there and Mrs Clare Clark, who took charge of the aftermatch function when the Pocklington teams were here.

To the boys, thanks for an excellent season that I thoroughly enjoyed.

Rugby • Overview of Teams 4th XV OVERVIEW • Matthew Gale

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004 saw the formation of the inaugural Wellington College 4th XV, a team full of promise and potential, playing in the Premier 6 competition.

The 4th XV’s entrance into the rugby world however was far from spectacular. The first outing for the team, against Paraparaumu College’s 2nd XV at Paraparaumu, saw Captain and regular loosehead prop Matthew Gale make his debut at halfback. With the team only having assembled for the first time, half an hour prior to kick off the only highlight of the game for the visitors in the 35-5 defeat was a stunning individual try by part time fullback, part time flanker Rob Macann. Two weeks later, following a couple of training runs and the enlistment of a real halfback; Shane Andrews, the 4th XV took on arch rival St Patrick’s (Silverstream), on their home turf. The mighty fourths eventually ran out winners 22-12 in a tense encounter that featured the hospitalisation of one of our players and a fantastic sideline dash by Daniel Lewington to seal victory.

Backing up from their first victory the 4th XV had a narrow win over Upper Hutt College with a last minute David Swan penalty pinching victory. The team’s short winning streak was ended by a disappointing 15-13 loss to, eventual Premier 5 Champions, Wellington High School 1st XV. Following two convincing victories in consecutive weeks over Hutt International Boys’ School and the 39-0 slaughter of Upper Hutt College, the fourths took on bitter foe St Patrick’s (Town). Having lead for much of the match a defensive error (by the backs!) saw the side slip behind with five minutes to play. However, determined not to lose one of their few home games, the team rallied to score from a twenty five metre long maul, with the winning try going to flanker Rob Macann. Coming back from the holidays, the 4th XV came up against Rongotai College’s 3rd XV. The side secured a narrow victory after the sending off of one of the opposition, scraping home 15-10. The next week the force of the fourths was too much for St Bernard’s College with the team romping home 37-0 in messy conditions.

It was to be the fourths’ next match, the much anticipated

UNDER 15A OVERVIEW Messrs Nathan Frew & Lincoln Rawles, Coaches WCRFC RUGBY CLUB’S TEAM OF THE YEAR

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e began the 2004 rugby season with high expectations for the Wellington College Under 15 A Team. We were excited about the number of players returning from the 2003 Under 15 Team, and the prospect of several new arrivals to the school.

Early season performances were very impressive, making selection of our final squad very difficult. After scoring more than 250 points in our first two grading games, and securing a convincing 40 point victory over Hastings Boys’ High School, we believed that we had a side with enough depth and talent to do something special this year.

During the two rounds of the Under 15 Division One Competition, the team was undefeated, scoring 450 points

grudge match against the heavily fancied Under 75A side, that would determine the success or failure of the season. After a week of banter between the two sides, it was the Under 75A’s who brought their A-game to the field, dominating the first half to lead 15-0 at half time. However the fourths were not prepared to go down without a fight and fought back in the second half, through two tries to Sefa Tuiasau, to be within striking distance. However some controversial refereeing and a penalty to the Under 75’s put the game out of reach for the 4th XV, going down 18-10.

Due to some administrative errors, the 4th XV qualified in third place for the semi-finals, despite having won all their competition games. This meant that the side travelled to Newlands College to take on their 2nd XV. The team dictated the play for the first 25 minutes and got out to a handy lead.

But this was semi-finals’ football and Newlands fought back to be 17-14 down. It was inspirational halfback Shane Andrews who ensured victory, with a drop goal guaranteeing the 4th XV’s place in the final.

The final, against St Patrick’s (Town), was played in atrocious conditions at Naenae College and saw the side struggle. St Pat’s ran out victors 17-3; however player eligibility rows have put the result in doubt and speculation remains to this day.

The 2004 4th XV has set the bar for 4th XV’s to come with a season of inspiring performances. Special mention must be made of halfback Shane Andrews who scored a remarkable 77 points including 12 tries and a kicking rate of 60%. James Speight also deserves praise for his inspiring team talks, vicious tackling and all round leadership at centre. Highlights of the season included Sam Sullivan’s express pace on the wing, Rob Macann’s seven tries for the season and general determination and the development of Matt Dacombe-Bird’s superb kicking game. Hooker Scott Christian deserves a mention for his nuggety runs and commitment at the break down.

Many thanks to Head Coach Mr Damien Fordyce for his unwavering dedication to the team and the constant supply of juice. Also thank you to Mr Fuimaono Tuiasau for his help as back’s coach.

and only conceding 50. The most satisfying victories from our point of view were the two games against arch rivals Rongotai College, where the team wore down some good opposition to earn two twenty five point victories. The second game was particularly pleasing, as the game plan was put to good use in trying conditions (surprisingly it was windy at Rongotai!).

From a spectator’s point of view, there would be few arguments that the two games against St Bernard’s College supplied us with some of the most scintillating, physical, and well disciplined rugby played by boys of this age. In these two games, the best forward try of the season was scored by Mitchell Andrews, the best back try was scored

by Buxton Leutulava, and Dylan Johnson finished off the most outstanding team try of the year.

Having confirmed our place in the final of the Wellington

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WELLINGTON COLLEGE UNDER 15A • TEAM OF THE YEAR Winners of the Gus Hill Cup (Under 15 Division 1 Wellington Competition) • Placed 3rd in National Invitational Tournament, Hamilton Back Row: Ekuale Tauaa, Ephraim Stephens, Jack Wiley, Edward Wiley, Vincent Brown, David Barton, Israel Pritchard, Junior Mapusua Second: Mr Greg Sharland (Manager), John Pereira, Malofou Feterika, Mr Nathan Frew (Coach), Mitchell Andrews, Simon Tevita, Mr Lincoln Rawles (Coach) Front Row: Pharin Dim, Tommie-Dean Stewart, TJ Ioane, Dylan Johnson (Captain), Timothy Wakelin, Titapu Pairama-Lewington, Kieran Oliver Absent: Mr Rakai Tawhiwhirangi (Manager), Ahtun Masun, Peter Sakalia, Buxton Leutulava, Teau Strickland, Jeffrey Allen

Competition (Father Gus Hill Cup), we travelled to Hamilton to play in the National Invitational Tournament. This was a tournament that we were determined to do well in, and the success of the season was always going to be defined by our result here.

We were drawn in a difficult pool. On our way to qualifying for the top eight for the first time since 2000, we beat Mt Albert Grammar School (top school in the Auckland competition) 17-3, Auckland Grammar School 29-0, and gained a bonus point for a narrow loss to Rotorua Boys’ High School, 5-7.

We then disposed of Christchurch Boys’ High School (top school in the Christchurch competition) 24-7, to set up a semi-final against Gisborne Boys’ High School. This was a very tight semi-final which could have gone either way (much like some of the refereeing decisions); unfortunately Gisborne came out the victors by a single point. The score was 11-12.

On the final day of the tournament, we played Rotorua Boys’ High School in the play off for third and fourth. This was our sixth game in five days. The boys showed great spirit and courage to pull off a well earned victory over a very physical side. We won the game 20-10.

It was still not time to rest however. We arrived back in

Wellington at 10.00pm that night, just beating the snow on the Desert Road. Just twelve hours later, the team assembled at Rongotai College to play the local competition final against a very good Hutt Valley High School team who had had the entire week to prepare. Understandably, our team was a little lethargic in the build up, and this carried on into the first half of the game. With the half time score line at nil all, the boys finally realised that they could not take this game for granted. It was pleasing to see that they still had a little bit left in the tank to pull away and win the game 29-0.

The achievements of this year’s team can be attributed to a hardy core of very committed individuals, without whom, this team could have fallen well short of its potential.

The strong leadership of Dylan Johnson, both on and off the field, was a key factor. He was well backed up on the field by a number of outstanding forwards. Tim Wakelin was named MVP for the season, and TJ Ioane was our tournament MVP. In the backs, there was no shortage of talent either. Ahtun Masun and Malofou Feterika formed one of the most devastating mid field combinations at the tournament, and while Buxton Leutulava was unable to play at tournament, he consistently displayed his true class throughout the season. As coaches, we feel that we could just about write a book about the contributions of all the players in this team, but unfortunately there is a limit to how much we can say here.

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Rugby • Overview of Teams We have been overwhelmed by the huge amount of support that we have received throughout the year. Support for the team and for us as coaches. This has been pivotal to our success. The sideline support every Saturday was second to none, and we were quite amazed by the turnout of supporters in Hamilton for the tournament week. All support was greatly appreciated.

We were also extremely grateful for the financial support that we received this season. There are some considerable costs involved with this particular team, and we are always conscious of doing our best to minimise the burden placed on individual team members. Thanks largely to the efforts and support of Mr Bruce Johnson, this years team was able to utilise a variety of contacts to raise the funds required.

Because there were so many people/businesses that made contributions to our team this year, it makes it difficult to thank them all in this article. All have been thanked individually, and to those who do get to read this, it is once again difficult to put into words how much we appreciated the contributions made by each and every one of you.

There are two other individuals that deserve recognition for their efforts with this team. Mr Greg Sharland was a teacher trainee at Wellington College during the final six weeks of the season. His commitment to the team throughout this time was nothing short of outstanding. The entire team was

greatly appreciative of his efforts, and we are thrilled that he will continue his involvement with Wellington College rugby now that he has secured a teaching position at the school in 2005. For the third consecutive year, Mr Rakai Tawhiwhirangi has once again made a huge contribution to this team. Not only was Rakai’s management of the team during tournament brilliant as usual, but this year Rakai brought something even more special to the team. With the help of a few of his mates, Rakai taught the boys a new Haka to take away to tournament. This Haka was another of the many highlights for us this year. It has a great deal of meaning for the school and for this team. The boys loved performing it, and we all loved watching it. We hope to see more of this Haka in the year’s ahead. Thanks Rakai.

Finally, the season was capped off on a positive note for us as well. With so many well performed teams in the club this year, we were all extremely proud to be selected as the Wellington College Rugby Club Team of the Year. It ended what we consider to be a great season. Many friendships were formed; one of the real strengths of this team, and the boys all grew as rugby players. We have both thoroughly enjoyed being a part of this team, and we wish every single one of you the best of luck with your future rugby at this school and beyond. We look forward to coaching many of you next year as you hopefully take the step up into the 1st and 2nd XV’s.

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Rugby • Overview of Teams UNDER 15 BLACK OVERVIEW Messrs Justin Hall & Rob Kerr, Coaches

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or the Wellington College Under 15 Black side, the 2004 rugby season was a time of testing and proving of character for many players, the opportunity to learn to play as a team and the chance to grow in their ability to play effective rugby. The season revealed a number of players with real potential and talent.

Throughout the season, the team fielded a strong, mobile forward pack which was seldom dominated by any opposition. However the continued jostling of out of position players in our back line and the inconsistency of available players meant that we were not able to be as successful as we liked.

The season proper got underway with two grading games.

One against St Patrick’s (Town) 2 which we lost and the other against Rongotai College 2 which we won 24-0.

After this, we were placed in U15 Division 2 which included St Patrick’s (Town) U15 A team and four other U15 college teams from around the region. Throughout the season we

UNDER 75A OVERVIEW • Chris Jupp, Captain

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n 2004, the Wellington College U75A’s emerged as Division One champions once again. A strong sense of camaraderie and a real team spirit was where our season’s success was built.

After a few weeks of games we had nothing but wins under our belt, most of which were 30 points plus, but still something was holding us back. Then out of nowhere Mr Grant Billingsley emerged with a genius game plan, which sparked a new fire and focus within the team.

After we unleashed on Hutt Valley High School and clocked up a 71-3 victory, our wheels started turning-fast! Trainings intensified and a team unity developed. On that same sunny day against Hutt Valley High School, another miracle emerged - the comical brilliance of Kong Viratyosin.

A simple job of refilling the drink bottles resulted in a harmless drinking fountain turning into a five-metre high raging waterfall. Our laughter was matched only by our opposition.

Our laughter turned to excitement as our first big game of the season neared. We all felt the pressure of the Wellington College versus St Patrick’s (Silverstream) rivalry. The game came and went, and so did our complacency. Our loss to Silverstream was a much needed wakeup call, and once again our attention turned to the improvement of the team.

Our next big game was against our very own U15A’s.

Although we were beaten on the day by a well-drilled opposition, our boys were proud of our effort. The 29-12 score line and a last play of the game U75A try, showed we all dug deep until the final whistle.

Once again the Wellington College U75B’s were in Division

contested respectably with each side with very close losses to Wainuiomata College and Upper Hutt College in the first round. We also travelled away for our only game against Horowhenua College and managed a 25 all draw.

Nearing the end of the season, St Patrick’s A was promoted to Division One which meant that we moved to fourth on the points table which saw us qualify for the semi-finals.

Our semi-final match was against Upper Hutt College who were top of the points table at the end of the round games.

The previous week we had been absolutely annihilated by Upper Hutt and we were keen to prove that we could do much better. At half time the score was 10-8 to Upper Hutt and the match was anyone’s. The game was a remarkable turn around from the week before and Upper Hutt knew they had a match on their hands. Only one try was scored in a close second half – unfortunately by Upper Hutt.

It was great to see the team finish the season on such a buoyant note and for those players who stuck the season out and stayed committed to the team you are to be commended for the character that was shown and the teamwork that emerged especially in the semi-final.

One and our pool game against them was talked up around school building tension and excitement. A passionate game saw us emerge as victors, and issued a warning to the rest of the division that we were back on track.

After beating the Wellington College 4th XV, all our efforts turned to preparation for the upcoming semi-final against Newlands College. Our 55-5 win saw us book our place in the final. And so it was set, a Wellington College versus Silverstream final, this time the stakes were high.

College support was evident and our boys were certainly fired up. We shut their style of play down, rendering them helpless to our fast, attacking style of play. Our 25-0 victory was more than sweet. We had our revenge, and most importantly our championship crown. This was a great way to end a fantastic season.

Overall the team’s season was a memorable one, and extremely successful. In all, the team played twelve competition games, winning eleven and losing one. The team scored 544 points for, while conceding only 41.

A few players deserve recognition of a top season. Matt O’Leary was by far the flanker of the division. Pat Foley’s attacking brilliance was feared by all opposition. Jamie Ferguson was the workhorse of the team and outplayed all other Number 8’s. Ash Newdick was totally dominant and his superb boot got us out of many a tricky situation.

Vice Captain Charles Gallagher was the foundation of the backline and it was truly great to share the captaincy with my best mate. All the other boys, who all deserve mention, it was great to get to know you all and play rugby with such a great bunch of guys, I won’t forget this season.

And finally, to our coach Mr Darrell Harvey. Your passion, enthusiasm, and most of all, love of the game was an inspiration to us all. Thanks for a great season.

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WELLINGTON COLLEGE UNDER 75A • DIVISION ONE CHAMPIONS Back Row: Ross Billingsley, Anthony Fraser, Matt O’Leary, Daniel Waterman, Ben Sanders, Ashley Newdick Third Row: Matt Hope, Jamie Ferguson, Sam O’Leary, Andy Garvie, Oliver Gilmore, Amos Au, Daniel Gush Second: Mr Darrell Harvey (Coach), Ese Faiga, Badyr Doyle, Marciano Patafilo, Simon Hill, Patrick Foley, Max Copeland, Kong Viratyosin Front Row: Alex Foy, Simon Worker, Sam Caulton, Chriss Jupp (Captain), Charles Gallagher (Vice Captain), James Crichton, Joel Dalit, Anaru Atkins (Assistant Coach)

UNDER 75B OVERVIEW Alistair Hamilton and John Steel,Coaches

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his was a team that promised much, and when at strength, delivered. Final round results did not reflect the determined effort and skilled play the squad displayed throughout the season. Sadly, what frustrated the team’s progress and performance was inconsistent numbers turning up to practice. This was detrimental to instilling continuity and forming a solid game plan.

In the first round of the competition, the boys proved their worth and capability by playing some magical rugby. Other teams in the competition were soon well aware of this spirited and gritty Wellington College side.

The forwards ability to produce quality ball from set play was constant. The front row held their own, effectively hooking and channelling quick ball so that the loose forwards and half-back had options which often advantaged the teams go forward play. Solid work throughout the forwards generally was good at the break

down and in support play. Rucks and mauls were always vigorously contested.

The backs were evasive when running but at times became isolated which opened too many gaps. Our basic attack had good success penetrating the opponents’ defence. Counter attacking was often achieved with flair. Defensively, the backs and forwards worked very hard and often regained possession of the ball from the first and second phase.

For one or two players in the team, they were definitely the link to the team’s initial success. Captain, Patrick Rosevear was one such player who invariably turned in a solid performance, leading by example and guiding the lads to ensure they gave their maximum effort. His solid game, calm manner and sensible decision making is certainly an area for other coaches to take heed of.

I would like to pay tribute to Mr John Steel for his valued expertise as the team’s backs coach. Thank you to the parents for the loyal support and especially to the boys, for making each game exciting and enjoyable. Cheers fellows!

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Rugby • Overview of Teams UNDER 65A OVERVIEW Mr John Furlong, Coach

Unfortunately during this time key play maker Joe Austin-Smellie dislocated his collarbone, putting him out of action until the semi-final. But Jesse Johnson stepped up to fill the void, and did an exceptional job. We then came up against Silverstream for the second time.

We lost 5-17 but this score line does not truly reflect the nature of the game. We were within seven points right up to the last two minutes and spent over ten minutes camped on their line in the second half without reward.

The round-robin finished with a win over Newlands College and a very average performance in losing to Taita College 12-34.

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Ably led by Andrew Eastwood, the team had a highly successful season as an eight win-one loss regular season record would suggest.

Victory over Hutt International Boys’ School in the semifinal meant a final against St Patrick’s (Silverstream).

Despite a mighty effort, the boys stumbled at the final hurdle and were runners-up.

Even after that performance, we still qualified second in Division One and drew Aotea College in the semifinal. Unfortunately we lost the toss and we played into a strong wind for the first half. We went into halftime down comprehensively, we could not bridge the gap in the second half and unfortunately lost the semi-final and ended our season. It was a disappointing way to go out, we did not play to our full potential and were beaten by a much more committed Aotea team.

Throughout the season, the boys played an attractive, attacking brand of rugby with both forwards and sacks scoring a hatful of tries. A couple of the more memorable ones were from Simon Armour’s 40-metre effort accompanied with hand signals to the chasing Silverstream players and an 80-metre kick and chase by Tom Craig in the semi-final.

The side was brilliantly captained by centre turned flanker Matt Grindle. The team would not have been the same without the hard forwards; prop Ben Tattersill and lock Sam Wethey.

The forwards were excellent all year with Nic ‘Wally’ Antunovic, Brad ‘The Rat’ Dentice and Isaac ‘Big Red’ O’Connor leading the way. The backline, led by Stefan Allan and Baden Waikaire scored some sensational tries and defended brilliantly.

All players acquitted themselves well and wore the black of Wellington College with pride.

Though it was a disappointing end to the season, we still played some great rugby and it was a team of a good bunch of guys, many of who have the potential to go on to bigger and better things.

UNDER 65 BLACK OVERVIEW Mr Richard Townley, Coach

Special mention and credit to Messrs Patrick Smith and Paul Ballentyne and Andrew Armour for their advice and guidance. Thanks to all supporters and parents for being on the sideline each week.

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lthough I am an inexperienced coach, I have learnt one very valuable lesson. Make sure your team does not peak during the grading games! Our early season form resulted in us playing in a very challenging division.

Despite this, the attitude of the team was one befitting a side representing Wellington College. My thanks to the significant number of parents who attended, and the additional coaching and resource support from Messrs John Mills and Nic Hill.

UNDER 55 GOLD OVERVIEW Mr Fraser Lau, Coach

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he Under 55 Gold team this year comprised largely of Year 9 and 10’s, with a couple of well seasoned Year 11’s to perfect the balance. The boys quickly came together and showed their enjoyment of each others company right from the early stages of the season. It was perhaps in the very first game of the season that this teams most dramatic victory was to take place, arguably the greatest comeback in weight-grade history unfolded that mid- may Saturday afternoon. Down a staggering 28-0 ten minutes after the break , the Gold team scored five tries in 25 minutes of rugby. The wind masterfully used by the teams MVP Vinnie Ward and some rockoco running from timotei (….last name) the team displayed a sublime half of rugby. As a coach, myself and Josh Stevens could see that we were involved with a pretty special group of young men never prepared to throw in the towel. Unfortunately our season was to be a season of near misses, with too many close games swaying to the opposition in some heart breaking last minute tries.

Many players however improved immeasurably as the season progressed however Aykut Gurleyen became something of a revelation at the base of the scrum with

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ur season started with a hiss and a roar. The grading rounds were basically mismatches. We comfortably won all of them and beat Upper Hutt College by over one hundred points. These results included solid forward play and outstanding play in the backs, with winger Alex Robinson scoring seven tries in two games. The competition started with solid wins over Aotea and Tawa Colleges. We then played archrivals St Patrick’s (Silverstream) and unfortunately lost 16-7. The following three games were all solid performances, beating Aotea and Tawa Colleges for the second time, and Taita College for the first since the grading rounds.

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Rugby • Overview of Teams some brutal runs. Our star player from the beginning of the season Tyrone Moko consistently scored quality tries, exploiting a good step to become the teams top points scorer. Perhaps our greatest achievement this year for us as coaches was the discovery of ‘The Front Row Club’. Oly Wilson, Nick Hogan and Jack Vaughan ate every other

forward pack in the competition for breakfast. Watch this space in a few years, definite 1st XV prospects. Thanks to all the boys in the team who gave their all for the cause, I hope you continue to play your rugby, and special thanks to Mr Glen Ward for his help with the forwards and presence on the Saturdays.

UNDER 55 BLACK OVERVIEW Mr Aaron Temple, Coach

force they were. In the backs the talent and flare shown by Ben Hanns, Jack Plowright, Daniel Riddell and Jasin Long allowed the backs to play a running game that time and time again dazzled their often bigger opponents and led to tries that capped of plays of, at times, sheer brilliance.

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he season for Under 55 Black was not one dominated by numerous triumphs on the field. However, throughout the season the team formed a cohesive unit to come out at the end of it as true representatives of the game.

The team were presented with many challenges, which had to be overcome, namely limited players, the merging of two Under 55 teams part way through the season to form the fighting unit that was Under 55 Black and the ultimate challenge that is the game of rugby union.

These challenges were met and overcome aptly by the players that made up the team. Such players included Michael Stanton, Shaun Andrews, Ben Close and Carl Filo who all showed strength, grit and determination up front and contributed to making the forwards the dominant

Throughout all of this, the team were led by two players who showed exceptional leadership and demonstrated talent in all facets of the game – Captain Jarryd Fon-Lowe and Vice Captain Cameron Gilbert, who on a number of occasions stepped up to take on the role of Captain.

Overall what the players and coaching staff of Messrs Aaron Temple, Jonny Wild and Craig Archer [Old Boys from 2003], can take away from the season was the experience of camaraderie that can only arise from the battle that is the game of rugby and that for a period in the player’s lives at Wellington College they were part of a team that truly was a band of brothers.

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SAILING

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004 at Wellington College was by far the best year of sailing in all the years I have been at the college. With 2003 being a very successful year the platform was set to go better and by crikey we did!

The main event of the College sailing calendar was the prestigious National Secondary Schools’ Teams Racing Championships and having convincingly put away Scots College in the Wellington trials, the team steamed off to Timaru over the Easter break. With a contingent of eight sailors, Stuart Thomas, Conor Greive, Benn Hanns, Edward Rosenberg, Jono Hanns, Gus Pinniger, James Sorenson and myself, Tom Taylor, the competition was set to be a scorcher. While Timaru didn’t provide the Wellington type wind we longed for the team went exceptionally well. Pushing our way through the roundrobin we had some very nice wins and extremely close finishes with world class teams like Kerikeri and Auckland Grammar.

However destiny hit us once again and as it happened in 2002 we were in a three way tie for the crucial fourth spot, the last spot for the elusive finals. By the countback system we ended up fifth with the finals just out of our grasp! However with our fifth being the best overall result Wellington College has ever had the boys were stoked! While I would like to say the team was exceptionally well led but it was the depth and determination of the team that really shined, especially with sailors like Benn Hanns, who in only Year 10, showed skill and control as a skipper far beyond his years. Special mention must also go to our great support crew, Messrs Gary Mills and Craig Taylor who were great team managers (and camp mothers) and were an integral part of our success.

While we made ourselves known internationally, we were dominant in the New Zealand scene with some of the best results by Wellington College sailors ever. Jono Hanns finished 21st in the Optimist Nationals being third in his age-group.

Stuart Thomas and training partner Aaron Hume-Merry finished tenth and fourth respectively at the Laser Youth Nationals and last but by no means least Rowan Swanson grabbed one of the best results by a Wellingtonian, winning the prestigious New Zealand Winter Champs in Auckland in his P Class ‘ripped’.

While this year was far beyond what anyone could have asked for the stage is set again for next year. With the boys already training under the leadership of the new captain Stuart Thomas, the team is ready to explode onto the national and international scene next year.

RECENT WINDSURFING NEWS On winning the College Sport Award for Wellington Windsurfer of the Year, Tom Taylor automatically qualified for national recognition. He duly won the SPARC Future Champions Award for Windsurfing, an Award which recognises the immense potential that Tom has in the sport. 2005 will see Tom competing overseas full time and we look forward to hearing of his undoubted success.

Wellington College also saw excellent results over the many different classes of individual sailing especially internationally where Jono Hanns, Aaron Hume-Merry and myself competed on the global stage. Jono Hanns, still only in Year 9, travelled with the New Zealand team to the Japan Youth Optimist Championships. He sailed extremely well on what he described as ‘a diet of raw fish’ finishing tenth overall. Aaron Hume-Merry too had a standout year with many international results including a 41st in the Laser Radial World Champs where he was eleventh in his age-group, and a first at the CORK Youthfest in Canada.

In my own discipline of freestyle windsurfing I took a few weeks off school and traveled to the Canary Islands where I competed in and won the JP International Young Guns Competition and qualified as the first New Zealander in four years to the Professional Windsurfers Association World Cup. I finished up 32nd overall so hopefully it was worth me missing all that school! (I don’t think my teachers will agree).

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YACHTING • 5th NZSS TEAM RACING CHAMPIONSHIPS James Sorensen, Stuart Thomas, Conor Greive Angus Pinniger, Ben Hanns, Tom Taylor, Edward Rosenberg, Jono Hanns

Tom also has the opportunity to sail on the Spirit of New Zealand thanks to the generosity of the Auckland Branch of the WCOBA. Tom said; My voyage was incredible. What many of my friends saw as “ten days on a pirate ship” turned out to be ten of the most rewarding days I could ever have imagined.

From sitting out a gale in Wellington Harbour we sailed across the Cook Strait, into the Marlborough Sounds. From there the rest of the voyage was spent sailing around the sounds, learning new skills, playing games, tramping, swimming at 6.00am, doing night watches and climbing the rigging. However it was not what I did that made it so exciting, it was the people on board that made it exciting. In ten days I came to know many of the 40 fellow trainees better than many of my friends back onshore.

The last day of the voyage was ‘trainee day’, where the 40 trainees took charge of the ship. A vote was held to decide positions for the day, and I was very pleased to be voted as Captain of the Spirit, putting me in charge of the ship. That day we sailed the longest leg of the journey, from Picton back to Wellington. We came into Wellington Harbour with all the sails up, sailed up the harbour, and into Oriental Bay for a bit of a show-off, then back to anchor of Kaiwharawhara to spend our last night aboard.

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Mr Dave Amrein - Teacher in Charge

ANNUAL SECONDARY SCHOOLS’ SMALLBORE RIFLE MATCH

he annual Secondary Schools’ Smallbore Rifle Competition was held over two Sundays in August.

Round One was at the Keene Range in Petone and Round Two was at the Royal Tiger Range in Newtown. This was the first year Wellington College competed in the match.

Both Michael and Daniel, and Sam Denby were selected to represent the Wellington Region to compete in a Quadrangular Competition in September against the Hutt Valley, Marlborough and Christchurch. Wellington came third in this competition.

Amongst the twelve schools and 54 shooters, Wellington College came fifth with a total score of 711.14. There were great results from Michael Grain scoring 188.04 out 200 coming sixth individually and Daniel Buckton scoring 187.07 coming eighth. Taita College won the competition with a total score of 767.24.

A big thank you to Ms Susan Nicholson who helped manage and coach the team.

Team Members: Michael Grain, Daniel Buckton, Sam Denby, Phillip Carman, Alistair Nicholson and Tom Walker.

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Mrs Penny Diederichsen - Teacher in Charge

NORTH ISLAND SECONDARY SCHOOLS’ SKI CHAMPIONSHIPS

his event was hosted by Ruapehu College, Ohakune and was planned to take place in mid September.

Unfortunately the weather was very unkind and made skiing impossible on all three race days. There were 95 participating schools this year which made for a big crowd of disappointed teenagers. The Wellington College team was made up of: Jono Willis, Stuart Thomas, Felix Burton, James Hansen and Samson Gardner. We had excellent parent help from Mrs Michelle Burton and Mr Brent Hansen and hope that next year’s event has a better outcome.

Felix Burton later competed in the J2 North Island Racing events achieving an overall second bringing home a silver medal.

SNOWBOARDING

A happy group of skiers, regardless of atrocious weather conditions

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aily Notices: Skiing and Snowboarding - Come to Room S4 at Interval if you are interested in going on a skiing and snowboarding trip to Ruapehu, or see Mr Langrish.

One student was so keen to go snowboarding he bought me $240 dollars cash only 30-minutes after the meeting!

About 100 students saw me over the next few days, asking for information, and before the week was out, four weekend trips had been filled, booked and paid for. There was an air of excited anticipation; the students of Wellington College were clearly very keen to get up to the snow, and all we needed was a bit of luck with the weather.

The time for the first trip came around, and we loaded up the van after school on Friday and started the long drive up to Ohakune. After stopping for a burger in Bulls we arrived at the Ohakune Motor Camp and moved into our comfortable cabins. Weather on Saturday wasn’t so good; there was a fair bit of cloud, but that didn’t stop us getting up to Turoa and having a good time. There was heaps of snow, and we all had a fantastic day sliding around on our chosen modes of transport.

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others were just learning, but everyone was having a great time, and that’s all that matters. Unfortunately Sam Sygrove landed awkwardly after a jump and broke his wrist – a tough way to learn the benefits of using wrist guards. After a meal in Ohakune we all retired to an early bed with sore muscles hoping for another good day the next day.

Sunday dawned clear and calm – a perfect day and we quickly wolfed down breakfast and piled into the van for the short ride up to Turoa ski-field. We all felt sorry for Sam, who couldn’t ride with a broken wrist, but we had fun anyway! It was a tired but very satisfied crew that rode back down the hill later that day and began the long drive back to Wellington.

Being a 2400m mountain, Ruapehu gets more than its fair share of bad weather, and for the next few weeks strong winds and storms battered the mountain. This meant that the next two trips had to be cancelled. A great disappointment to us all, but it’s a long way to go if the mountain is likely to be closed all weekend.

For the last trip the weather again looked threatening, but we

Snowboarding decided to give it a go and set off from College on Friday night hoping that good luck would favour us. A call to Whakapapa early on Saturday told us that our luck had held – the mountain was in cloud, but all facilities were running. We didn’t get to see much of the view, but at the end of the day everyone returned to the van with huge smiles. What would the next day bring?

Well unfortunately the weather had reverted to storms, and the mountain was closed. Some people were staying on to compete in the North Island Skiing and Snowboarding Championships, so we wished them luck and after a relaxed breakfast in Ohakune we drove back to Wellington, well pleased that we had given it a go. Perhaps we hadn’t done as

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much riding as we had hoped, but we had certainly had a lot of fun.

I would like to thank Mr Dave Amrein for so generously giving up his time and all the students who came on this year’s trips – it was a great pleasure to spend time with such well behaved and enthusiastic people. My apologies to those who had their trip cancelled; the weather is always going something we can’t control. Let’s all cross our fingers for lots of snow and better weather in 2005. Start saving, and make sure you listen to the Daily Notices so you don’t miss the announcement of next season’s skiing and snowboarding trips.

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n the last week of Term Three, Wellington College (with the organising skills of Tim Blinkhorne and myself as Team Captains, sent our first ever Snowboarding team to the ‘Primo K2 NISS’ Snowboarding Competition’, held at Turoa, in mid September. The events were Giant Slalom, Slope Style and Boardercross.

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n the Wellington Secondary School Champs held at Scorching Bay in February, the College team came second overall. Andrew Crowley lead the way by winning the Intermediate Boys race, John Atkinson came fourth and Hayden Kean was third in the Senior Boy’s.

We had competitors in each event, matching our skills against over four hundred of North Island’s best. In Giant slalom, Jack Teppett snatched 40th, Graham Smout 85th and Casey James coming in at 86th. In Boardercross, I held the hopes of the College on my shoulders making it to the quarters, gaining sixth place, Daniel Johnstone 78th and Tim Blinkhorne missing his second race heat due to miscommunication but gaining vital team points.

Slope style proved to be tough conditions allowing Tim in a tight 13th and myself following closely in 15th.

William Bamford was in good form but finished out of the running.

In the teams event, Sam Coombes, Matt Archibald and Matt Singleton came second, losing by only four seconds to the winning team from HIBS. Andrew Crowley went on to compete in the National Secondary Schools’ Championships in Taupo finishing 23rd in his age group.

WELLINGTON COLLEGE TRIATHLON 2nd • Wellington Secondary School Championships Back: Andrew Crowley Sam Coombes John Atkinson Front: Chris Crutchley Matt Archibald Edward Stace Absent: Matt Singleton Hayden Kean

Overall we felt that we had an awesome debut in the NISSSC scene. The Wellington College team came in at sixth place in the final standing, out of fifty-two other schools and managed second in the Wellington region.

Big thanks to all who made it possible, especially Mr Kristin Savage, Sam Herrick, Stuart Thomas and Mr Selwyn Blinkhorne. Thanks to all team members, you performed so well first time up.

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SOCCER•OVERVIEW & RESULTS

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n 2004, the College fielded 24 soccer teams, making it one of the largest junior soccer clubs in the region. We had some extremely successful team and individual performances and as always happens in sport - some disappointments. We have had a mixed year results-wise but the numbers playing the sport has reiterated the strength of the sport at the College.

At the top level, we have seen a number of boys represent New Zealand and as usual, we have provided the Wellington Regional teams with a large number of players. The 1st XI acquitted itself well but suffered from unavailability and injuries to key players at various times during the season.

Many congratulations to those teams that won their grades, namely WC2, WC5, 15G and 14E. At the beginning of the season, we had hoped to employ a professional coach to provide a coaching resource for all levels but due to his work commitments, the coach in question was unable to take the position and this affected the overall coaching scheme. At the time of writing we are negotiating to fill this position for next season.

Having said this we were very lucky to have the services of a number of coaches drawn from parents, teachers and senior students who gave their all and ensured that all the teams that required them were able to train satisfactorily.

Mr Dave Keat • Club Captain McMaster who has lead by example at the Committee level and as a Coach of the successful WC3 team. Thanks also to Secretary Ms Anne Sidwell whose organisational skills will be sadly missed as she and her family move to Belgium next year.

Thanks also to Mr Colin Saunders who has worked tirlessly coordinating gear, organising teams, and facilitating fundraising.

Others who should also be mentioned are Mr Arthur Grimes, Mrs Carol Ratnam who organised the successful end of year function, Ms Petra Spearman, Mr Dave Mather, Ms Tess Lewer and Mr Mike O’ Neill.

As a committee, we are confident that 2005 will see another successful year for Wellington College with the appointment of a director of coaching the first step towards the further development of the sport. More students and parents will be put through coaching courses and holiday programmes will be available for those students not involved in representative programmes.

Finally thank you to all the parents and supporters who have given the boys the opportunity to be part of Wellington College Soccer.

After reviewing the performance of each team, we note the Most Talented Player (MTP) and Most Valuable Player (MVP) of each; the latter was decided by aggregating week by week performances.

The sport of Soccer at Wellington College is driven by a Committee of dedicated parents and staff who have worked extremely hard to ensure that the students have access to ‘the beautiful game’. Many thanks to Club President Mr Gary

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Capital Soccer 2

18

7

3

8

44

33

7th Place

WC1

Premier Youth

13

3

3

7

28

30

8th Place

WC2

Youth Division 2

15

10

2

3

63

37

1st Place

WC3

Youth Division 2

15

10

1

4

53

38

2nd Place

WC4

Youth Division 2 Pool 2

14

5

2

7

48

48

5th Place

WC5

Youth Division 3

13

10

2

1

59

23

1st Place

WC6

Youth Division 2 Pool 2

15

8

1

6

53

46

3rd Place

16A

Section 1

5

0

0

5

4

26

6th Place

16B

Section 1

5

4

0

1

20

6

2nd Place

16C

Section 2

5

1

1

3

5

8

5th Place

15A

JPL

14

12

0

2

55

15

2nd Place

15B

JPL

14

6

1

7

48

41

5th Place

15C

15th Grade

10

3

1

6

31

41

8th Place

15D

15th Grade

10

1

0

9

16

75

11th Place

15E

15th Grade

10

6

0

4

52

14

5th Place

15G

15th Grade

10

9

1

0

60

10

1st Place

14A

JPL

16

12

2

2

80

27

2nd Place

14B

Promo

14

8

2

4

52

25

3rd Place

14C

Section1

7

3

2

2

15

18

5th Place

14D

Section 1

7

2

1

4

18

19

6th Place

14E

Section 2

7

5

2

0

26

10

1st Place

14F

Section 2

7

4

0

3

27

18

3rd Place

14G

Section 2

7

5

1

1

38

12

2nd Place

13A

Promo

8

1

1

6

17

34

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he following boys have gained representative honours through 2004. In addition to these representatives, we note the success of Roddy Brown and Nick Tromp in gaining Chatham Cup winners medals with Miramar Rangers; and the achievement of Mikey Halikias in being chosen for Team Wellington in the New Zealand Football Championship..

NZ Secondary Schools’ Team

Christopher Chang Mikey Halikias Grant Stephens NZ Under15 Team

Tim Mather Sam Peters Nick Tarrant

Capital Soccer Under 18 Team

Rodney Brown Chris Chang Sam Peters Nick Tarrant Nik Tromp

Capital Soccer Federation Age-Group Teams 16th Grade

Sam Bakker Sam Greene John O’Driscoll

15th Grade

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Zaan Janse Michael Jones Tim Mather Keiichi Nguyen Sam Peters Nick Tarrant

Wellington Under 14

Hamish Chang Gareth James Jamie Nelson Shaun O’Neill-Cook Eyob Teka Chris Tromp

14th Grade

Gareth James Jamie McKay Shaun O’Neill-Cook Eyob Teka Chris Tromp

Wellington Under 15

Ralph Hall Zaan Janse Michael Jones Matthew Lewer Tim Mather Keiichi Nguyen Sam Peters Nick Tarrant Sam Thorn Sam Wevers

13th Grade

Calum O’Neil Wellington Under 13

Kerry Clarke Calum O’Neil Tim Park Ginger Simpson

Wellington Under 16

Samuel Bakker Patrick Durant Josh Gair David Nichols John O’Driscoll Logan Woods

District Representatives: Western Zone (Mana) Under 13

Lachlan Rusbridge

Western Zone (Mana) Under 14

Dylan Mckay

Western Zone (Mana) Under 15

Edward Burnett Michael Graham

Western Zone (Mana) Under 16

Simon Angus Sam Greene

Soccer • 1st XI Captain’s Report - Chris Chang

WELLINGTON COLLEGE 1st XI SOCCER Back Row: Tim Mather, Tom Shillson, Oliver Davie, Ryan Ingram, Jono Sole, James Potter, Michael Wadsworth, Zaan Janse Second: Mr Jacques Vercauteren (Coach), Sam Greene, Sam Peters, Shannon Minett, Mr Eli Bar-Shalom (Assistant Coach), Keiichi Nguyen, Jake Shugg, Chris Crutchley, Mr Rob Adair (Manager) Front Row: Josh Lowe, Grant Stephens, Nick Tarrant, Sam Bakker, David Plowright, Chris Chang (Captain), Johnny Gerondis

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he implementation of the new national league in New Zealand proved detrimental to the position of the Wellington College 1st XI in Capital Soccer’s Senior Divisions.

Last year, the 1st XI managed a creditable fourth placing in the Premier Reserve Grade, but we were thrust into Capital 3 for the

2004 year, under the banner of Miramar Rangers once again.

This year’s side featured five players who were competing in the 14A grade only a year ago, and only five returning players from the 2003 squad. Despite the lack of physical potency and experience in senior football, the team still managed

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However, we often lacked a killer touch and hence failed to capitalise on potentially win-able matches. Unfortunately the 1st XI never really had the luxury of all its players to choose from. Injuries, representative commitments and school trips were amongst the disruptions that arose throughout the course of the year. The younger members of the team coped admirably in the transition to senior football. Sam Greene and Zaan Janse demonstrated vast improvements over the course of the season, whilst Keiichi Nguyen and Sam Peters showed poise and finesse during the league campaign. The 1st XI also appeared in the Chatham Cup competition this year, albeit for only one match (a catastrophe against Capital Premier Runners-up Wellington Olympic. We lost 1-0, thirteen times over).

The annual traditional fixtures this year were mixed in results. The standout victories included a 4-1 drubbing over Christchurch Boys’ High School - a win which hadn’t occurred for five years - and the 7-0 victory over Wanganui Collegiate, in which the visiting side was overwhelmed by the hosts (a rare occasion when the team was at full strength) on a wet afternoon. The 2-1 defeat of St Patrick’s (Silverstream) was another satisfying performance with James Potter grabbing a brace for himself.

Regrettably, injuries deprived Tim Mather and I of the opportunity to compete in the National Secondary Schools’ Tournament held in Napier this year. However, Wellington College started brightly with the team winning its opening four games against Avondale College (3-0), Rotorua Boys’ High School (1-0), Shirley Boys’ High School (2-1), and Havelock North High School (4-0) before suffering defeat at the hands of eventual champions Westlake Boys’ College (0-2). The scorers in the group stages were Zaan Janse (3), Keiichi Nguyen, Shannon Minett, James Potter (2), Jono Sole, and tournament captain Grant Stephens (2). The subsequent quarter-final resulted in defeat against last year’s winners Auckland Grammar (0-3).

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Injuries to key players Sam Peters and Shannon Minett left the squad depleted and lacking depth. This was noticeable in the remaining matches against Timaru Boys’ High School (23) and New Plymouth Boys’ High School (2-4). Other players to find the net after the group stages were John Gerondis and Michael Wadsworth. We finished the tournament in eighth place, a respectable achievement considering the appalling luck with injuries.

Whilst our hopes of a top-three finish at Tournament were dashed, many positives can be drawn from the 2004 season.

Nick Tarrant, Tim Mather and Sam Peters represented New Zealand at Under 15 level at the Manchester United Cup in Malaysia and the Mario Vespignani International Tournament in Italy. I, along with Mikey Halikias, had the privilege of representing the New Zealand Secondary Schools’ side this year in the tour to the United Kingdom and Europe. Grant Stephens also played both matches in the two-match TransTasman series against the old foe Australia.

I would like thank the coaching and managerial staff for all their efforts this year. Mr Rob Adair was enthusiastic as ever, his commitment to the team is greatly appreciated. Mr Eli Bar Shalom also joined the coaching team and contributed to trainings in the latter part of the season. A huge thank you must also be made to our coach Mr Jacques Vercauteren, who never had full resources to exercise but still managed to encourage a young side to play football and gain a top-eight finish at the National Tournament, and to Mr Richard Stephens for his fantastic organisational skills in helping the team get to Napier. Lastly, I would like to thank my fellow team members of the Wellington College 1st XI. This school has always had a habit of producing top players and I do not doubt that there is enough quality and potential within this team to finally capture a national title in the next two years.

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t has been a mixed year for the 1st XI with key players either being struck down by injury, being unavailable through representative commitments or being on the History Trip to Europe. Having said that, all the players gave 100% and did not disgrace themselves or the College.

Playing in Capital 3 under the Miramar Rangers banner provided us with the opportunity to play in a senior league although not at a level we would have aspired to. We played well on occasions but with a young squad we struggled against some of the more physical teams and finished mid-table. In the Traditionals we beat St Patrick’s (Silverstream) and Wanganui Collegiate but lost to St Patrick’s (Town), New Plymouth Boys’ High School and Palmerston North Boys’ High School.

We were looking good for the National Secondary Schools’ Tournament, but injuries to Captain Chris Chang, Tim Mather and Sam Peters saw us lose three vital players. Nevertheless, we went through pool play as second qualifier losing only to eventual winners Westlake Boys’ High School. Meeting Auckland Grammar in the quarter finals, we went down 30, and in the play offs finished in eighth place. Although not the result of last year, a top eight finish for New Zealand was creditable given the problems encountered. Many thanks to Richard and Christine Stephens for all the help with regards to the trip to Napier.

Highlights on an individual level have included Sam Peters, Nick Tarrant, and Tim Mather being selected for the New Zealand Under 15 team which played in Italy and Malaysia, Chris Chang and Mikey Halikias playing for New Zealand Secondary Schools’ Team on the tour of Europe, and Chris and Grant Stephens being selected for New Zealand Secondary Schools’ Team versus Australia.

Most Talented Player: Chris Chang

• 2nd XI (WC1)

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C1, the College’s 2nd XI, had a season that was ultimately disappointing but nonetheless enjoyable. Continuity proved a problem but the team did have potential and this was revealed on occasions. All too often a few individuals would have a super game but as a unit, the gel often only worked for half a game. Hence the team were something like Jekyll and Hyde. Sterling performances against St Patrick’s (Silverstream), Tawa College and Wellington High School (all good 1st XI teams) were negated by ordinary efforts against some other teams. Nevertheless, the team ended the season as the top ranked 2nd XI of any college in the region.

Some of the younger players have developed and grown and should challenge big time for 1st XI places next year. Seniors in the team led well, with captain Chris Crutchley and Ryan Ingram leading the way and their efforts saw them given the opportunity to play in the 1st XI at Nationals.

Most Talented Player: Chris Crutchley Most Improved Player: John O’Driscoll

• 3rd XI (WC2)

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aving played 13, won eight, drawn two and lost only three, this team had a successful and enjoyable season. Whilst a number of players had to play out of position due to an oversupply of attackers, the team gelled well and played some attractive football. Fielding a full strength team happened only occasionally due to injuries and other commitments; however there was a ‘core’ of players who were reliable and enthusiastic in their play and attitude.

In the first part of the season, we were involved in an eight-team round robin competition. In this, we finished a disappointing fourth. The highlight of this part of the season was the 5-5 draw with the other Wellington College team in our grade, the 16A’s. Whilst we were bigger, stronger and more experienced, they were more skilled, fitter and had youth on their side. The game proved to be a great spectacle with us taking an early 3-0 lead, the 16A’s came back at us strongly and with five minutes to play, we trailed by 4-5 only to score an equaliser in the dying minutes!

After the round robin competition finished, the top two teams were promoted and the remaining six teams went into another round-robin with the winner to be decided by a final between the two top placed teams. Getting into this final became our aim and this we did with a four win and one loss record. This included a close run 5-4 win over the 16A’s in very windy conditions. The final was again a ‘local derby’ against the 16A’s. In what can only be described as our most complete performance of the season, we came out deserved winners by two goals to nil and so were crowned Wellington Secondary Schools’ Division 2 winners.

Most Talented Player: Jono Ross Most Valuable Player: Che Lewis (MVP of Grade)

• WC3/16A

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he boys showed real commitment and determination to get through the early rounds, at times barely being able to field a full team, or having to play with injured players as there were no subs due to a shortage of players. In spite of this, they came third in the first competition just missing out on promotion.

In the second part of the competition, following regrading, the boys did well to win the league but unfortunately lost in a hard fought final against WC2. With most of the opposition teams being the respective college second teams, comprising mostly Year 13’s, the team did well to hold their own against some physically bigger boys.

The season record was twn wins, four losses and one draw with 64 goals for and 34 against. The team won the all important challenge cup game against St Patrick’s (Town) on the way. The performances lived up to the saying it was a game of two halves with the second half being the team’s strength in which they would often pull apart the opposition. This however meant an agonising wait for the parents on the sideline waiting for the team to kick into gear late in the match.

As the season progressed the skill level increased with some impressive team work mixed with individual flair culminating in a successful season as reflected by the results. Adam Lewer had an outstanding season as striker with a season haul of 23 goals, David Nichols and Kieran McMaster provided a solid defensive line backed up by Logan Woods in goal who pulled off some great saves during the season. The boys can be proud of what they have achieved this year and going by the talent in this team the College can look forward to a strong senior squad to pick from next year.

Most Talented Player: Adam Lewer Most Valuable Player: Sunil Hira

• 5th XI (WC4)

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C4 had a tough start to the season with only one win, but midway through found both a coach, and the determination to win. In the second half of the season they managed to take a series of well fought games, the high

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Most Talented Player: Matthew Thomson Most Valuable Player: Matthew Thomson

• 6th XI (WC5)

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his team showed a depth of talent, maturity and team spirit that was impressive. They all decided at the beginning of the season to just enjoy their soccer rather than focus on winning every game. In this they succeeded, as I am sure they enjoyed themselves; they also went on to lose only one game all season. They were never at any stage off the top of the leader board, and the two major highlights were the winning of the Challenge Cup during the season and the winning of the final against Wellington High School. As a demonstration of the team spirit, every player was nominated by other team members, at least once for MVP, and Runner-Up. Most Talented Player: Cameron Munro Most Valuable Player: Tim Crawshaw

• 7th XI (WC6)

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he hallmark of the 7th XI was team spirit and enthusiasm.

We started off with some great wins, faded a little in the middle and bounced back to a glorious draw against St Patrick’s (Town) in the final game. We had a multi-ethnic team comprising Ethiopians, Vietnamese, Chinese, a German exchange student and Kiwis of course. Fuad Wadow, Joe Nguyen, Alex Ma and Fabian Piecha, for making the team special. Thanks too to the friends and brothers who sometimes turned up to make up our numbers. Given the lack of a coach, the team spirit was amazing. A special thanks to our captain Elliot who did much to foster that spirit and to encourage all players. With only twelve regulars in the team it was sometimes a struggle to make up numbers, but we made up for that with determination and good humour. Thanks too, to the core of parent supporters.

Most Talented Player: Richard Benge Most Valuable Player: John Culverhouse

• 16A

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he season started very well with three wins out of the four games in May. Highlights were wins of 10-2 over Newlands College, 3-1 over Scots College and a 5-1 win over Wellington College’s 16C team. Thereafter, however, the results went against the team as it found the Section 1 Competition harder going.

Most Talented Player: Adam Lewer Most Valuable Player: Liam Milne

with five. Flynn Salter stylishly marshalled the defence, while Andrew Williams and Hamish Palmer were tireless in midfield. Paul Soulis was the runaway top scorer with 14, and all but one of the regular team players scored at least once during the season.

Most Talented Player: Paul Soulis Most Valuable Player: Andrew Williams

• 16C

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he 16th grade C team had a challenging year with a number of player changes early in the season. The team played some excellent games and were unlucky with some of the results, however the joy of beating the B team would rate as the highlight of the season.

Most Talented Player: David Purvis Most Valuable Player: Matthew Dawbin (Grade MVP)

• 15A (JPL)

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ur mission was to win the JPL (Junior Premier League) 15th Grade. In the end, we came equal top on points but missed out on goal difference, to finish second. Two highlights were the two excellent wins over leaders Petone - the only games that the latter team lost all season. We had a good start to the season with five consecutive wins. Then two key players left, the weather interrupted play, and players were away for school holidays, leading to two unexpected losses which cost us the title.

Apart from the soccer, we also had a great social time.

On Queen’s Birthday weekend, the team and parents had a gettogether in the Pavilion after a convincing 8-1 win over Upper Hutt. We had tasty finger food, a team profile presentation and then a family game. Some of the team also got together for live viewing of the Euro 2004 final, followed by breakfast before heading off to the Wellington Rep trials. All-in-all, a season with plenty of ups and downs, but with great support from the parents right through.

Most Talented Player: Michael Jones Most Valuable Player: Michael Jones

• 15B

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ith only four players from last year’s team, 15B (playing under Island Bay colours) took a while to settle into a smooth combination and suffered a harsh introduction to Junior Premier League having to play the top three teams in the opening four games. However, a steady improvement in skills and teamwork saw them climb to fourth place in the table by mid August, although they slipped to fifth after the last game.

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Ably led by the strength and skill of Ralph Hall and Eddie Burnett in midfield and spearheaded by the increasingly ruthless finishing of David Wadsworth at striker, they were backed up by the tenacious defending of Matt Carlson as sweeper and some terrific saves by Sam Wevers in goal. The team grew in confidence throughout the winter and every player had distinguished themselves by the season’s end.

Tom Furnish was an inspiration in goal, but also, thanks to his brief but frenetic bursts up field, was second top goal scorer

Highlights included a 16-2 thrashing of Upper Hutt Meiklejohn and two close victories over their rivals for fourth place, Rongotai College. The second of these was notable as several players were away and David Milner had an outstanding game as stand-in goalkeeper. Congratulations to Sam Wevers and Ralph Hall who made the Wellington Reps and to Eddie Burnett who made the Mana Reps.

Most Talented Player: Ralph Hall Most Valuable Player: Edward Burnett

• 16B

fter some erratic early season results and changes in lineup, the 16B’s settled into the second half of the season as an effective and tight-knit unit. It convincingly won its first four games in Section 1 and put up a sterling performance against the unbeaten Retko KCU. In what was effectively the grand final, and in atrocious conditions, the 3-1 scoreline to Retko did not reflect the closeness of the struggle. The final game of the season was a let-down, but by that time the runner-up spot was secure.

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hile the statistics tell a story of more losses than wins for 15C, they don’t describe the gutsy displays and standout individual performances by a group of young men who, as the season progressed, simply got better and better. Much of the team’s attacking ability was built around the finishing touches of Tim Banks, who benefited from the creative genius of Douglas Hancock in the midfield. Jack Kos was the mainstay of the defence. Goalkeeping duties were shared by Bart Thompson and Oliver Redding, both of whom pulled off some great saves and gave the team and its supporters plenty of heart-stopping moments.

Most Talented Player: Douglas Hancock Most Valuable Player: Tim Banks (Grade MVP)

• 15D

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he 15D’s were led by Almiro Clere. While we were hit hard with the weather (literally), illness and injuries, the team played with a good spirit and had the now legendary ‘inspirational second half’. They did not resort to bad play or unhelpful jibes when the score or a ruling had gone against, with good sportsmanship both on and off the field

reality of life of players of this age did bite with overseas travel, other national level sporting commitments, injury and illness having players unavailable at various times. Mel Greene was out for most of the season with a back injury.

Worst of all was having two out for the first Petone game which saw us suffer an ignominious 9-0 loss. Our second game against Tawa was also affected, going down 2-0, having beaten them 3-1 in the first round. The only other team to give us trouble was KCU who held us to a 3-3 draw.

We won the rest of the games with eight of the team getting on the score sheet. Gareth James consistently scored goals and Eyob Teka scored six in the second half against Lower Hutt, after moving to striker having played central defender for the first. Eyob played most of the season as central defender (where his sheer pace, agility, and quickness often saw him take the ball from a player who otherwise would have scored) but he can also strike the ball with real power. Hamish Chang was often on the score sheet and played a leading role in mid-field throughout the season. Greg Laws was very solid at the back.

There were some great finds in the goal-keeping department with Toby Borton, Rhys Hillock and Tim Fraser all playing their part. Solid defence from Liam Dewhurst, Thomas Ryan and John Lourantos. Great heart from Liam Richardson, and Ivan Jennings. Big shots from Jordan Ching and Dave Adams.

Some skillful running from James Hopgood and Daniel Quill.

Most Talented Player: Almiro Clere Most Valuable Player: John Lourantos

The best result of the season was the return game against Petone. A first goal scored by Petone after 15 minutes would have rocked most teams given the previous result, but five minutes later Calum O’Neil carved his way through the defence to level things up. From then on, Petone were on the back foot. Wellington College played to their full potential with fantastic football to win 3-1, Calum scoring a hat-trick.

Most Talented Player: Eyob Teka Most Valuable Player: Calum O’Neil

• 15E

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ellington College had four teams in the Wellington 15th grade competition. In the end, 15E finished second amongst these teams with a fifth placing in the eleven-team league. The team had the second (equal) highest number of goals scored and third lowest goals against, indicating that the results didn’t quite go their way despite their very good attacking and defensive records.

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great season from a great group of guys. 15G went through the season unbeaten to finish top of the table having amassed a staggering record of 60 goals for, with only ten against. The success of the season is due to many things; the superb goalkeeping of William McCulloch, the solid defence of the back four and their ability to quickly learn and effectively use the ‘offside trap’, the midfielders who showed real skill and vision in supplying quality ball to the strikers, the strikers who only needed a ‘sniff’ of the net to score and produced some absolutely stunning goals, and of course the brave band of parents supporting from the icy cold and wet sideline. There were many highlights during the season but two that really stand out were the six goals scored by Laurence Wieser in what was the standout individual performance of the year; even more rewarding was the character shown by the guys to come back from a 3-0 half-time deficit against Wellington High School to level the match 3-3 in a real gutsy hard-fought struggle.

Most Talented Player: Sam McLean Most Valuable Player: Simon Watson

• 14A

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he 2004 season for the 14A team started in earnest when Wellington Soccer agreed we could play in the JPL. With a core of players from the previous year and some new blood, things were looking good for a top of the table finish. The

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or most of the team, this was their introduction to football at the level of the Promotion League (one down from JPL).

All players, bar none, stepped up to the mark and acquitted themselves well. The team finished third, with eight wins and two draws from 14 games (plus nine cancellations!). Like most teams during the season, we lost games that perhaps we shouldn’t have, but that’s sport. Whilst the team didn’t have any ‘stars’ they also didn’t have any weaknesses and their greatest strength and weapon was that they played as a team.

Their biggest test of character came when they were 0-1 down at half time against a team of girls from Miramar, to come back and win 3-1. They didn’t appreciate that the opposition were all Federation players; we didn’t make the mistake of underestimating them again.

Most Talented Player: Joseph Drysdale Most Valuable Player: Reid Corleison

• 14C

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he statistics for 14C; (four wins, two draws and five losses) might indicate, at best, an average season. That would be misleading. For much of the first half of the season, broken arms, shattered knees and other non-soccer related injuries and ailments, meant the team were not able to field a full squad, on one occasion, barely qualifying for seven-aside.

Despite this they never backed down, and always played as a team. The highlight of the season would almost certainly have been game six, the local derby against the Wellington College D team. The lads came back from 2-1 down with six minutes to play to snatch an improbable 3-2 victory. Most on the sideline would have settled for the draw. The guys did not. Up front Sam Wells, Nathaniel Stokes, Kit Mulligan and David Chatterton had pace to burn and were always a threat to every side encountered. Many of the goals were constructed with considerable flair and elegance. Jeremy

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Most Talented Player: Jordan Redding Most Valuable Player: Sam Wells (Grade MVP)

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fter a not-so-steady start to the season with three-too-many ‘last minute’ losses, but with Patrick Cordes’ leadership as Captain, the 14D’s battled on to improve greatly over the season. Highlights were beating the two top teams with only ten men, and beating St Patrick’s (Town) 2-0 in freezing weather. Special mention to Joe Paul up front who scored some wonderful goals through the whole season, and David in goal who saved us many-a-time. Thanks to all the parents who helped demolish the leftover barley sugars after half time and to Jamie Hughes’ ‘Down-town’ dad with many helpful halftime talks. Special mention also to Mr Jonathan Falloon who did a wonderful job as manager. Thank you also to coaches Matt Thomson and Mark Woodham who gave excellent tuition to the boys and organised the practices superbly.

Most Talented Player: Joseph Paul Most Valuable Player: Jamie Hughes (Grade MVP)

• 14E

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he14E’s had a great season. Right from the start, the team gelled together really well. Although at times the numbers were tight due to a couple of the boys going off with injury and illness, the team managed to pull together. We were very lucky to have the coaching talents of Nick Tsalis (a Wellington College Old-Boy) who graciously gave his time to the team, and even though the season was cut short due to the bad weather, the team still managed to come out on top ahead of two other Wellington College teams (14G and 14F).

Most Talented Player: Bavan Gnanasampanthan Most Valuable Player: Alex Harden

• 14F

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he team had a very consistent season with a majority of wins by comfortable margins. The defence was a strong point all season with the ever reliable Kit Bennett, and a touch of class from Andrew Brody-Popp in the centre, and the strength and determination of Tom Walker and Cameron Taylor on the wings. The midfield worked hard together through the season with the blistering pace of Jay Patel, tenacity of Kenneth Samonte, and prowess of Yuan-Chi Ngan and Bhavesh Rama. Add to that the skill and power of Mason Edge and Paul Geraghty up front, the leadership and keeping abilities of Michael Canty and the all-round talent of Peh Keesiri, and you’ve got a pretty powerful team. A highlight of the season was a 10-0 thumping of Scots College, in which Paul Geraghty scored a hat-trick and keeper-captain Michael Canty also found the back of the net. Another highlight was Jay Patel’s five goals in a 10-0 demolition of Viard College.

Most Talented Player: Michael Canty Most Valuable Player: Kit Bennett

to single out the MVP’s when so many deserved an accolade and because they played as a team, not as individuals. Their passing skills improved throughout the season and were the best of any team they played. That, more than anything, assured their success in a season where everyone showed great improvement. Their toughest competition came from the two other Wellington College teams, with 14G eventually finishing second in the competition after earlier leading it. No other team in their section scored more goals and there could have been more if the mud at Bishop Viard College hadn’t stopped the ball dead in front of the goal when we played them in atrocious conditions.

Most Talented Player: James Melville Most Valuable Player: James Melville

• 13A

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he 13A’s ended their Promotion League season on a high note with a high-scoring victory in hail and puddles. The team developed a skilful passing game, but wasn’t able to reach its full potential due to some longer-term injuries and other disruptions to a squad of only twelve. The boys appreciated the excellent help from younger brothers and College friends on several Saturdays.

The defensive line-up of David Benge, Tom Kennerley, Marko Simunovic and Robbie Fyfe was very strong. Marko, an exceptional central defender with the full range of skills, earned appointment as permanent captain for the second half of the season. Samuel Bennett in goal was always well positioned and produced some exceptional saves. Tim Gunn, Angus Hardy-Ward, Wilson McKay and Matthew Groves produced exciting interplay and skills in the centre of the park, while Jeremy van Stratum and Toby Newberry were fast, tenacious, and always a threat on the flanks. Nicholas Dawbin converted from keeper to left midfield following Toby’s injury, and quickly developed a new set of skills. Oscar Pipson joined the team after Wilson’s injury and got on the scorecard in the team’s final match.

The promotion league included two very strong and wellestablished teams that the 13A’s did well to match at times, but could not overcome. They had close battles, including a draw with the third placed team and established a clear edge over the other team in the league (reaching double figures in the final match). The team shapes as a strong core for 14th grade next year.

Most Talented Player: Marko Simunovic Most Valuable Player: Tim Gunn (Grade MVP)

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his was a team that played with a real passion for the game. They turned out regularly on Sunday afternoons to train with a young American who volunteered to coach and inspired them to win. The toughest call each game was always

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SOFTBALL

Dr Stuart Slater • Manager

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he Wellington College team won the Wellington Regional Tournament winning all four games they played, defeating Rongotai College 7-2 in the final.

The team, captained by Clayton Pepere with Tristram Lupo-Samoa as Vice Captain, led from the front and were very positive and encouraging of the team especially of the less experienced players. We were fortunate to have the outstanding coaching of Mr Cliff Bowden and we are grateful for the time he gave.

We qualified for the Nationals but did not go because our pitcher left school. This was a shame as the team had developed well, in particular in their outstanding fielding.

Later in the year, an exhibition game was played between the boys and the staff. The staff were assisted by Mark Sorenson from the Black Sox. In spite of this, the boys won though Mark did hit a massive ball from the Number One Field into the Governor General’s grounds.

School Awards: Clayton Pepere (Honours), Tristram Lupo-Samoa (Wellington College Blue & New Zealand Under 19 Representative).

WELLINGTON COLLEGE SOFTBALL Winners of the Wellington Secondary Schools’ Championship Back: Dr Stuart Slater (Manager), Logan Woods, Michael Grain, Ben Matthews, Robert Zillwood, Daniel Lewington, Tyrone Moko Front: Charlie Gubb, Scott Millar, Clayton Pepere (Captain), Luther Aukino, Dallas Penetito Absent: Tristram Lupo-Samoa, Hayden Magele, Nick Hopman, George Ironside, Beau Pewhairangi, Byron Curtis, Mr Cliff Bowden, Coach)

I have enjoyed helping to organise the team and look forward to the challenge of defending our Wellington title in 2005.

SQUASH

Mr Dave Keat • Sports Director

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he Wellington College Squash Team started its National Secondary Schools’ campaign well, recording a win over the strong Rangioria High School side 32. Ali Romanos played particularly well eventually losing a fiery and entertaining match 10-9 in the fifth set.

Next up, the team drew Auckland Grammar who boasted a team comprised of B grade players.

Auckland Grammar won the match convincingly 5-0 with close fought matches at numbers one and two and Nick Braae playing well against a highly rated opponent at number four.

Our next opponents were Tawa College, our make or break team for the year. Nick Braae did well to win a pressure game. However we went down in a closely contested match 23. We then recorded a win against Westlake Boys’ High School 3-2 before losing 2-3 to Shirley Boys’ High School in the playoff for 13th and 14th. Overall the team performed well in what was a building year.

Back: Front:

WELLINGTON COLLEGE SENIOR A SQUASH TEAM Shahed Yassaie, Mr Dave Keat (Convenor), Nick Braae Sean Conway, Ali Romanos, Alex Cartmell-Gollan

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Many thanks to Mrs Jenny Mather for coaching and managing the team and to Mrs Catherine Gollan whose expertise as an osteotherapist was greatly appreciated.

SURFING

Mr Kristen Savage • Teacher in Charge

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004 has been a great year for the Wellington College Surfing Academy. Several new members, mostly juniors joined the group, while others who were members last year continued their involvement.

The year started off with a trip to Taranaki at Easter. Great waves were enjoyed by all and the 25 members who attended were glad to have made the effort. More recently, the Term Four Castlepoint Camp was a success. Around 20 students had a great time at the Ranch House on the beach at Castlepoint, and this weekend has now become an annual fixture for the Surfing Academy.

The other main venture the Surfing Academy embarked on was conducting fundraising activities for Surf-Aid International.

This included hosting a big-screen video night, held in the Brierley Theatre, with members of the surfing public welcome.

Another fundraiser was the Wellington Regional Colleges’ Surfing Series, held at Titahi Bay, Porirua in October. This attracted competitors from over ten secondary schools in the Wellington Region. These inaugural events raised around $500 for the charity. Surf Aid International is a surfing based charity which was set up by a New Zealand doctor and surfer in the late 1990s. Surf Aid offers medical support to those suffering from disease and malnutrition in the Mentawai Islands, Indonesia, a popular destination for travelling surfers.

The Surfing Academy is delighted to have an outward perspective and be able to help others less fortunate than

WELLINGTON COLLEGE SURFING ACADEMY Back Row: Zach Hornblow, Patrick Rosevear, Liam Gerring, Simon Williams, Tom Shilson, Felix Burton Third Row: Chris Allan, Brad Russell, Nick Wright, Michael Graham, Prayesh Bava, Harry Urquhart-Hay, Simon Hill Second: Mr Paul Ballentyne (Manager), Daniel Quill, Hayden Cummings, Ben Close, Daniel Bellam, Kane Sala, Sam Highet, Robert Gordon, Michael Clapham, Mr Kristin Savage (Director) Front Row: Daniel Johnstone, Nick White, Jono Willis, Robbie Ford, Tom Everton, Sam Jewel, Sam Caulton

themselves whilst having fun. It can almost be guaranteed that many of the members of the Surfing Academy will at sometime in their life travel to the Mentawai Islands on a surfing holiday.

It is hoped that they will be able to witness the difference their efforts have made.

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SWIMMING

Mr Martin Vaughan • Convenor

• College Swimming Sports

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ood strength in all age groups was a feature of the College Swimming Sports, especially in Under 14 competition where three new college records were set.

Thomas Heard’s strength in all strokes helped him to secure the Under 14 Championship. He won four of the six events as well as the Junior Individual Medley (an Under 15 event). He set an excellent new record in the 100m Freestyle, destroying the old mark by 1.4 seconds. Thomas did not, however, have things all his own way. Tehaa Ihimaera-Wendt was too good in the one-length Backstroke where he set a fine new record (a record that Thomas had set in the preliminaries). Tehaa also featured strongly in other events to be runner-up in this grade.

Not to be outdone, Jack Mahoney blasted out of the blocks in the one-length Butterfly to lower his own record (set in the preliminaries) by another two-tenths of a second. His time of 19.4 seconds is equal to the Under 15 record for that event.

Nelson Curry, Thomas Aitken, Hugh Collins, Wil and Danny McDowell were others who featured with solid performances.

Michael Shaw convincingly won the Under 15 Championship.

He won six of this age group’s seven events, and equalled two very good records (one-lengths Backstroke and Breaststroke) in the space of 15 minutes. Though affected somewhat by an ear infection, Simon Cook still battled well to be runner up. A number of other swimmers have also developed well since last year’s competition. Rhys Davies and Dylan Johnson (Freestyle) and Matthew Wenden (Breaststroke) all looked very strong in the shorter sprints, while Tom Collyns featured prominently in the longer Freestyle events. Edward Wiley (Freestyle and Backstroke) was also quick, though he will need to tie his togs on a bit tighter to avoid ‘losing time’ in divestarts. John Atkinson, Rhys Hillock, and Joe Stapleton were others who turned in good times across a number of strokes.

Cameron MacGregor’s Freestyle and Butterfly strength helped

him secure the Under 16 Championship by taking out four of the six events. All his times were fast, and they had to be. Ryan van der Walt has improved much in the past year. He pushed Cameron hard, placing a close second to him in all Cameron’s four wins. Ryan looked particularly sharp in winning the onelength Backstroke, and he was runner-up in this grade (just five points behind Cameron). Though Hamish Cook has ceased training, he is still very competitive and scored an excellent win in the one-length Breaststroke. Yorick Canales continues to lament that his long distance strengths (1500m and 800m Freestyle) do not form part of the current competition format.

He will nevertheless be a vital team member in later intercollege competition, as will be Tim Sampson, Patrick Dowle, Roger Wilson (when he recovers from the flu), and Sefa Tuiasau.

In a very strong Senior age group, Damian Braddock gave another fine exhibition of his all round swimming ability. He won all seven events to take out the Senior Championship.

Excepting the Breaststroke, all Damian’s times were just a touch outside college records – a commendable effort given that he was a bit fluey on the day. Sam Coombes, now back in training after some months out of the pool, showed plenty of form across all strokes. He was the Senior runner-up, collecting five second and two third placings. Jono Ross, Ben Potaka, Martyn McDowell, Hayden Kean, Mark Ryan and Oskar Henning-Tapley were others who kept competition honest, and their efforts will also strengthen team performance in later college competition.

• Quadrangular Swimming Competition

Our swimmers excelled at this annual event against four local Colleges. They won 42 of the 46 events and set six of the seven records to fall in competition. In just over 50% of the individual events (17 from 32), our swimmers gained both 1st and 2nd place.The final points table was: • Wellington College.....252pts • Rongotai College.........79 pts • Scots College...............74 pts • St Patricks (Town).......53 pts

WELLINGTON COLLEGE SWIMMING SQUAD Back Row: Joseph Stapleton, Dylan Johnson, Simon Cook, Thomas Aitken, Martyn McDowell, Michael Shaw, Charles Gallagher Third Row: Danny McDowell, Roger Wilson, Yorick Canales, Matthew Wenden, Ryan van der Walt, Jack Mahoney, Tehaa Ihimaera-Wendt, John Atkinson Second: Rhys Hillock, Jeff Funnell, Michael Phillips, Hamish Cook, Patrick Dowle, Hayden Kean, Tim Sampson, Hugh Collins, Mr M Vaughan (Convenor) Front Row: Nic Sampson, Ed Wiley, Josh Potaka, Jono Ross, Damian Braddock (Captain), Sam Coombes, Mark Ryan, Ben Potaka

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The Under 14 swimmers won seven of their nine events and set three smart new records. Thomas Heard won the two-lengths Freestyle, 100m Freestyle (new record by 1.3 seconds) and the Junior Individual Medley to round off a very successful morning of racing. Tehaa IhimaeraWendt won the one-length Backstroke in record time, and Jack Mahoney shot off the blocks in the one-length Butterfly to shatter the old record by just over one second in a fantastic swim.

Nelson Curry (Medley and Freestyle Relays) and Tom Aitken (Freestyle and Under 15 Breaststroke Relays) contributed to fine relay wins, as well as very competitive second and third placings in other individual events.

Swimming The Under 15 swimmers won eight of their ten events and set two new records. Michael Shaw was in fine form winning both the two-lengths Freestyle one one-length Breaststroke events, the latter in record time. Simon Cook was a convincing winner in the one-length Butterfly, and Rhys Davies took out the onelength Freestyle. Matthew Wenden (Medley and Breaststroke relays) and Ed Wiley (Medley and Freestyle relays) each contributed to fine relay wins, as well as gaining good points by placing well in the individual events. Michael Shaw, Simon Cook, Ed Wiley and Rhys Davies swam an excellent Freestyle relay to knock 0.5 seconds of the old record.

gold and three silver medals), and only Hastings Boys’ High School exceeded our total medal tally (by one).

Individual Results: Damian Braddock Thomas Heard Michael Shaw Jack Mahoney

The Under 16 swimmers won all of their eight events, equalling one record in the process. Cameron MacGregor won both the two-length and 100m Freestyle, though Yorick Canales (second in both these events) gave him a real fright with the closest of finishes in the 100m Freestyle. Ryan van der Walt looked convincing in winning both the one-length Backstroke and Butterfly events and Roger Wilson also impressed in placing second and third respectively in these same events. The onelength Freestyle sprint turned out to be a real dog-fight with four swimmers touching almost at once. Tim Sampson held his nerve, and showed excellent determination in winning that event. In the one-length Breaststroke, Hamish Cook was far too strong and won convincingly. He also placed second to Tim in the one-length Freestyle. Cameron MacGregor, Hamish Cook, Tim Sampson and Ryan van der Walt combined well to win the Under 16 Freestyle relay convincingly, and equalled the record for that event.

The Senior swimmers were very strong. They won all 19 of their events, placing both first and second in ten of the 13 individual events. Damian Braddock’s five individual wins (200m Freestyle, Senior Individual Medley, one and twolengths and 100m Backstroke) were as dominant as they were a fine demonstration of excellent swimming technique.

Sam Coombes dominated the Freestyle events (one and twolengths & 100m) to record three healthy wins, and displayed fine technique in all strokes to place second to Damian in the Senior Individual Medley. Ben Potaka took out the three Breaststroke events in convincing fashion, with Oskar Henning Tapley finishing second to him in the one and two-lengths Breaststroke and Hayden Kean second to him in the 100m Breaststroke. Jono Ross, ‘Player of the Tournament’ at the previous week’s North Island Secondary Schools’ Waterpolo Champs, managed to avoid nose-bleeds long enough to secure solid wins in the one and two-lengths Butterfly events.

Multiple second place-getters were Martyn McDowell (three Freestyle events) and Mark Ryan (three Backstroke events) – both excellent swimmers in their own right, and currently very competitive in regional and national Surf Lifesaving competition.

• North Island SS’ Swimming Championships

Participation was up this year (36 Boys schools in the Male programme) and the standard of competition was the highest seen for many years. Nevertheless, our results were our best in recent years. We made 19 finals from 25 events, and won 13 medals. The first four places on the medal table were: Wellington College (13) 7 gold 2 silver 4 bronze St Patricks Silverstream (6) 4 gold 2 silver 0 bronze Campion College (6) 4 gold 0 silver 2 bronze Hastings Boys’ High (14) 2 gold 8 silver 4 bronze We gained the most gold medals of any College (Wellington East Girls’ College topped the female programme with five

Sam Coombes Simon Cook Tehaa Ihimaera-Wendt Ben Potaka Cameron MacGregor Jonathan Ross

gold 100m Backstroke (Senior) gold 400m Freestyle (Senior) silver 200m Individual (Senior) gold 200m Freestyle (U15) gold 200m Breaststroke (U15) gold 50m Breaststroke (U15) gold 100m Breaststroke (U15) gold 100m Butterfly (U15) silver 50m Butterfly (U15) bronze 50m Backstroke (Senior) bronze 200m Backstroke (Senior) bronze 200m Backstroke (U15) bronze - 200m Backstroke (U15) 4th, 5th (twice) in the Senior 200m, 100m & 50m Breaststroke respectively 5th in the Senior 50m Freestyle 7th & 8th in the Senior 50m & 100m Butterfly respectively

• Wellington Regional Relay Championships

This competition is a series of relay events which cover all the different swimming disciplines of Medley, Backstroke, Breaststroke, Butterfly and Freestyle. All colleges in the Wellington region compete, and our results were outstanding.

The Wellington College swimming team convincingly won all ten events to make a clean sweep of the male competition, and won the Huia cup for the 14th consecutive year.

The first three places in male competition were: Wellington College 110 points (maximim possible) Tawa College 50 points Hutt Valley High School 49 points Team member were: Damian Braddock, Sam Coombes, Jonathan Ross, Cameron MacGregor, Ben Potaka, Ryan van der Walt, Martyn McDowell, Yorick Canales, Hayden Kean, Ed Wiley, Michael Shaw, Simon Cook, Thomas Heard, Jack Mahoney, Thomas Aitken, Tehaa Ihimaera-Wendt and Tom Collyns.

At the end of relay competition, the seven fastest Freestyle sprinters in the Wellington region went head to head in the only individual race of the evening (a new addition to the programme with no points on offer). Damian Braddock won this sprint convincingly, and in so doing became the first recipient of the Pru Young Memorial Cup (donated specifically for this event).

Jono Ross and Cameron MacGregor also qualified for this event, and finished fourth and fifth respectively.

• National SS’ Swimming Championships

A team of nine swimmers travelled to the New Zealand College Games in December at Hamilton. Unfortunately, we travelled without our premier swimmer, Damian Braddock, who did not compete in order to protect his build up for the National Open Swim Championships that ran a few days later. This was a major disappointment for Damian and for us (he ranked first by a large margin in several events). Hopefully, the timing of these major swimming events will be more accommodating for top secondary school swimmers in future.

Even so, our team pulled together and returned some excellent results. We were unable to contain the very strong Hastings Boys’ High School as we did in the North Island Championships, though we were very happy to place second

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Swimming to them on gold medal count. We made 22 finals, and secured 11 medals (five gold) from 38 events. The first four places on the medal table were: Hastings Boys’ HS (24) 12 gold 6 silver 6 bronze Wellington College (11) 5 gold 5 silver 1 bronze Rathkeale College (10) 4 gold 4 silver 2 bronze St Andrew’s College (11) 3 gold 6 silver 2 bronze Thomas Heard was our best performed swimmer. In the Under 14 grade, he won three gold and two silver medals. His gold medals came in the 200m Freestyle, 200m Individual Medley and 100m Breaststroke (the latter two in record time), and he secured silvers in the 50m and 200m Breaststroke. To top off an excellent competition, Thomas placed fifth in the Open 400m Freestyle. In the same grade, Jack Mahoney won gold in the 100m Butterfly, and silver in the 50m Butterfly. In another impressive swim, Jack also placed sixth in the Open 200m Butterfly.

Simon Cook worked hard for two medals in 15-year events,

winning silver in the 200m Backstroke and bronze in the 100m Backstroke. Michael Shaw was unlucky to be out of the medals in the same grade. Three fourth placings in the 50m, 100m and 200m Breaststroke went very close.

In the Senior age group, Ryan van der Walt won a silver medal in the 50m Backstroke after finishing strongly, and then went one better for gold in the 100m backstroke with a strong swim. While no other

WELLINGTON COLLEGE SWIMMING SPORTS RESULTS • UNDER 14 CHAMPIONSHIP • FITZGERALD CUP 33¹/³ m Freestyle

Thomas Heard

Teeha Ihimaera-Wendt

Nelson Curry

Tom Aitken

18.52s

33¹/³ m Backstroke

Teeha Ihimaera-Wendt

Thomas Heard

Jack Mahoney

Tom Aitken

21.00s(R)

33¹/³ m B’stroke

Thomas Heard

Teeha Ihimaera-Wendt

Jack Mahoney

Tom Aitken

23.09s

33¹/³ m Butterfly

Jack Mahoney

Thomas Heard

Teeha Ihimaera-Wendt

Nelson Curry

19.37s(R)

66²/³ m Freestyle

Thomas Heard

Teeha Ihimaera-Wendt

Nelson Curry

Jack Mahoney

41.35s

100m Freestyle

Thomas Heard

Jack Mahoney

Nelson Curry

Danny McDowell

Championship

Thomas Heard (26pts)

T Ihimaera-Wendt (18pts)

Jack Mahoney (14 pts)

1:01.56(R)

• UNDER 15 CHAMPIONSHIP • HELLABY CUP 33¹/³ m Freestyle

Michael Shaw

Simon Cook

Rhys Davies

Ed Wiley

33¹/³ m Backstroke

Michael Shaw

Simon Cook

Ed Wiley

Tom Collyns

20.38s(=R)

33¹/³ m B’stroke

Michael Shaw

Mathew Wenden

Rhys Hillock

John Atkinson

22.40s(=R)

33¹/³ m Butterfly

Michael Shaw

Simon Cook

John Atkinson

Rhys Hillock

66²/³ m Freestyle

Michael Shaw

Tom Collyns

Simon Cook

Ed Wiley

100m Freestyle

Michael Shaw

Tom Collyns

Simon Cook

John Atkinson

1:04.56s

Junior Medley

Thomas Heard

Michael Shaw

Teeha Ihimaera-Wendt

Jack Mahoney

1:39.32s

Championship

Michael Shaw (27pts)

Simon Cook (13pts)

Tom Collyns (7pts)

18.19s

20.84s 41.59s

• UNDER 16 CHAMPIONSHIP • NEWMAN & BRAMWELL CUPS 33¹/³ m Freestyle

Cameron MacGregor

Ryan van der Walt

Hamish Cook

Tim Sampson

17.76s

33¹/³ m Backstroke

Ryan van der Walt

Hamish Cook

Cameron MacGregor

Yorick Canales

20.16s

33¹/³ m B’stroke

Hamish Cook

Cameron MacGregor

Sefa Tuiasau

Ryan van der Walt

23.26s

33¹/³ m Butterfly

Cameron MacGregor

Ryan van der Walt

Hamish Cook

Tim Sampson

20.03s

66²/³ m Freestyle

Cameron MacGregor

Ryan van der Walt

Yorick Canales

Hamish Cook

39.00s

100m Freestyle

Cameron MacGregor

Ryan van der Walt

Yorick Canales

Championship

Cameron MacGregor (22pts)

Ryan van der Walt (17pts)

Hamish Cook (12pts)

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• SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIP • FITZGERALD CUP 33¹/³ m Freestyle

Damian Braddock

Sam Coombes

Jono Ross

Mark Ryan

16.53s

33¹/³ m Backstroke

Damian Braddock

Sam Coombes

Jono Ross

Hayden Kean

18.44s

33¹/³ m B’stroke

Damian Braddock

Ben Potaka

Sam Coombes

O Henning-Tapley

23.83s

33¹/³ m Butterfly

Damian Braddock

Jono Ross

Sam Coombes

Ben Potaka

18.50s

66²/³ m Freestyle

Damian Braddock

Sam Coombes

Jono Ross

Martyn McDowell

36.092

100m Freestyle

Damian Braddock

Sam Coombes

Martyn McDowell

Jono Ross

57.38s

Individual Medley

Damian Braddock

Sam Coombes

Martyn McDowell

Cameron MacGregor

Championship

Damian Braddock (28pts)

Sam Coombes (19pts)

Jono Ross (10pts)

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medals were won, there were other strong performances in this grade. Cameron MacGregor placed fourth and sixth in the 50m Freestyle and Breaststroke respectively, and Ben Potaka secured two fifth placings in the 100m and 200m Breaststroke. Sam Coombes fought hard for three sixth placings in the 50m Butterfly and the 50m and 100m Backstroke events, while Hayden Kean swam very well for a fifth and two seventh placings in the 200m, 50m and 100m Backstroke respectively.

We are particularly thankful for Mrs Sonja Braddock’s organisational expertise in securing significant sponsorship and accommodation, and for the transport arranged for us through Mr Larry Coombes.

• NATIONAL & REGIONAL SWIMMING CLUB COMPETITIONS Damian Braddock

NZ (Open) Oceania Team, NZ (U19) Olympic Team, National (17yr) Youth Squad Youth Olympics (Sydney); silver and bronze medals in the Medley and Freestyle Relays respectivel NZ Long Course Opens; one gold, two bronze (50m, 100m, 200m backstroke respectively) National Short Course Opens - two fourth placings, one fifth placing North Island Champs; two gold 100m and 200m Backstroke (17yrs and over) A total of 19 gold and six silver medals at both Wellington Long and Short Course Champs 16 Wellington records in Freestyle, Backstroke and Individual medley (17yr and 18yr) Wellington Swimming Association ‘Swimmer of the Year’

Yorick Canales

National Age Groups; eighth 400m Freestyle and Individual medley (15yrs) Wellington Long Course Champs; three bronze (15yrs) Wellington Short Course Champs; one bronze (16-17yrs)

Simon Cook

National Age Groups’ sixth 200m Backstroke (15yrs), seventh 50m and 100m Backstroke (15yrs) Wellington Short Course Champs; three bronze (14-15yrs)

Sam Coombes

National Age Groups; eighth 100m Backstroke (17-18yrs)

Thomas Heard

National Short Course Opens; eleventh 1500m Freestyle National Age Groups Champs; two bronze, three fourth placings (14yrs) Wellington Long Course Champs; five gold, four silver, three bronze (13yrs) Wellington Short Course Champs; two gold (14-15yrs) Four Wellington Records (1500m and 800m Freestyle)

Teeha Imimaera-Wendt

National Age Group Champs; ninth 50m Backstroke, 14th 100m and 200m Backstroke (13yrs) Wellington Long Course Champs; one gold, one silver, two bronze (12-13yrs)

Cameron MacGregor

National Short Course Opens; 20th 50m Freestyle National Age Groups; sixth 50m Freestyle Wellington Short Course Champs; one bronze (16-17yrs)

Martyn McDowell

Wellington Short Course Champs; two bronze (16-17yrs)

Jack Mahoney

National Age Groups; gold 200m Butterfly (13yrs), silver 100m Butterfly (13yrs) Wellington Long Course Champs; two silver, one bronze (12-13yrs) Wellington Short Course Champs; two silver, one bronze (14-15yrs)

Ben Potaka

National Age Groups; 14th 100m Breaststroke, 15th 200m Breaststroke (16yrs) Wellington Short Course Champs; one bronze (16-17yrs)

Jonathan Ross

National Age Groups; tenth 100m Backstroke, 11th 200m Butterfly (16yrs) North Island Champs; bronze 50m Backstroke (16yrs) Wellington Long Course Champs; two silver, one bronze (16-17yrs)

Mark Ryan

National Age Groups; 13th 200m Backstroke, 14th 100m Backstroke

Michael Shaw

National Age Groups; sixth 100m Breaststroke, seventh 50m Breaststroke, eighth 200m Breaststroke (14yrs) Wellington Long Course Champs; two bronze (14-15yrs) Wellington Short Course Champs; three silver, one bronze (14-15yrs)

Ryan van der Walt

National Age Groups; ninth 100m Backstroke, 11th 50m Backstroke, 14th 50m Backstroke North Island Champs; three silver medals 50m, 100m and 200m Backstroke (15yrs) Wellington Short Course Champs; two gold, one silver (16-17yrs)

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Mrs Kee Chang • Teacher in Charge

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t has been another enjoyable year in 2004. There have been a wide variety of activities going on in the lunch time practices, with both formal coaching fun games, and competitive games.

This year, our Team A gained first place in the Wellington Secondary Schools’ Table Tennis Team Tournament, second place in the Wellington Regional Secondary Schools’ Table Tennis Team Tournament. The three members of Team A are : Boris Trifunovic, Callum Rusbridge,and Joseph ChanGoldstein. Team A also went to Auckland to participate in

the National Open Schools’ Team Championships.

During that competition our Team A was not able to win a medal, but put up a commendable effort.

Thanks to the Phoenix Trust for contributing towards the cost of accommodation for those three players and the coach during their stay in Auckland.

TENNIS

Mr Peter Bell • Teacher in Charge

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004 has been a successful year for our top Tennis players and teams involved in both local and National competitions. In early March, we hosted and won the annual Quadrangular Tournament at the Renouf Centre, for the first time since 1996. Although Auckland Grammar sent down a development squad, our 6-3 victory was a convincing and well deserved win over our tradition rivals on the opening day. Our team included two Year 9 students in Michael Joblin and Calum O’Neil who both played well during the two day event.

In late March, our top side beat Rathkeale College 5-1 in the Regional Qualifying Final to earn a place at the Nationals, which were held in Auckland during the second week of the first term holidays. Our side consisted of Robert Foy, Ivan Mendoza, Patrick Metham, Finn Tearney and Michael Joblin. Of the eight schools contesting the finals, we were seeded eighth, although we should have been placed higher, having already beaten Auckland Grammar and Palmerston North Boys’ High School earlier in the year. In Round One we played and lost to the eventual winners, King’s College 2-4. Ivan Mendoza played extremely well to win his singles match and we were very competitive in all singles and doubles games. In Round Two, we drew three matches each and 55 games each against St Kentigern College in an unbelievably tight and even match and we beat Palmerston North Boys’ High School 6-0 in Round Three. We then played St John School from Tauranga for fifth place and came out the winners 4-2. With a little more luck with our seeding, we could have made it into the finals, but we look forward to next year’s event which will be played in Wellington.

The annual Napier exchange was played in Napier this year, and we won the overall fixture by 23 matches to 19 in a close and even contest, with our Juniors winning, but our Senior team being narrowly beaten.

WELLINGTON COLLEGE REGIONAL & QUAD TENNIS TEAM BacK Row: Michael Joblin, Hugo Ludbrook, Patrick Metham, Michael Wadsworth, Robert Foy, Mr Peter Bell (Convenor) Front Row: Calum O’Neil, Andrew Baird, Angus Newsam, Oscar Pipson, Finn Tearney

contest that was decided by a countback of games 41-37.

It is also worth mentioning the incredibly long hours of training and dedication by our elite players, namely Robert Foy, Pat Metham, Finn Teraney and Michael Joblin who are competing in a variety of tournaments locally and internationally, as well as training camps. Robert has had a particularly successful year being selected for the New Zealand Under 16 team to play in the Australian Interstate Championships in December, along with selection in the New Zealand Under 18 team in Fiji back in August and his selection as a non-travelling reserve for Under 16 Junior Davis Cup team in Sri Lanka back in May. With the four great courts at the College, the opportunity is available for any student who wishes to be involved in either competition or social tennis to give it a go.

In Junior Tennis, our top side which consisted of Edward Bowie, Bowie Andrew Baird, Oscar Pipson and Tim Stannard beat Hutt Valley High School in late November to claim the Regional Division One Teams’ Final in a very close

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Mr Dave Keat • Convenor

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nderwater Hockey is strong at Wellington College due to the commitment and tradition of ‘Old Boys’ returning to coach the teams. This year was no different but the loss of several international players from 2003 Year 13 students meant that the Senior A team were relatively young compared to the opposition and our results at the top level reflected this.

A large number of ‘new recruits’ saw College field three Junior teams in the Local and Regional Competitions and their experience will ensure that we will be very competitive at this level in 2005.

Many thanks to the coaches in particular Mr Richard Taylor for taking both the Senior A and B sides, Messrs Piers Gordon and Hayden O’Toole with the Junior A and senior students John Mills with the Junior B and Charles Baines with the Junior C.

WELLINGTON COLLEGE SENIOR A UNDERWATER HOCKEY 2nd - Wellington SS Champs, 3rd - Central Regional Champs, 7th - NZSS Champis Back Row: Mr Richard Taylor (Coach), Simon Worker, Guy MacDiarmid, Tom Lawson, David Harrison, Charles Baines, Mr Dave Keat (Manager) Front Row: Jeremy Webster, Oliver Van Rooyen, John Mills (Captain), Alex Welch, Elliot Travers

It is the nature of the sport that players are also required to referee and several of the players took the Referees qualification.

Congratulations to Seb Templeton, Charles Baines, Oliver Van Rooyen and Guy MacDiarmid.

At a representative level, John Mills, Guy MacDiarmid and Oliver Van Rooyen have been selected for the New Zealand Under 19 Open Squad for the Southern Hemisphere Championships in 2005.

NZSS National Championships Wellington Regional Aquatic Centre.

The Senior team finished a disappointing seventh, coming joint second in their pool, they untimely missed out on qualifying for the finals through goal difference.

The Junior team came through as top seed in their pool play and beat Otemautai College in the semi-final 2-1 to get through to the final to meet Hutt Independent Boys’ School.

Unfortunately HIBS proved too strong going on to win 80 but it was an exceptional performance by the Wellington College team which certainly bodes well for the future.

Andrew Underwood and Alex McCutcheon were named in the tournament team.

RECENT UNDERWATER HOCKEY NEWS Oliver Van Rooyen and Guy MacDiarmid have both been selected for the New Zealand Under 19 team that will complete in South Africa in 2005. With both still only Year 12 students, it boasts well for the strength of our Senior A team over the next two years.

WELLINGTON SS’ CHAMPIONSHIPS

TEAM

PLACING

Senior A

2nd

Senior B

4th

Junior A

2nd

Junior B

6th

Junior C

8th

CENTRAL REGIONAL CHAMPS

WELLINGTON COLLEGE JUNIOR A UNDERWATER HOCKEY 2nd - Wellington SS Champs, Central Regional Champs, NZSS National Champs Back Row: Mr Dave Keat (Manager), Isaac Hardy-Ward, Edward Broad, Jack Newberry, Alex McCutcheon, Zak Hornblow Front Row: Sam Mills, Sam Reece, Andrew Underwood (Captain), Nick Honey, Michael Tubb Absent: Mr Hayden O’Toole (Coach), Mr Piers Gordon (Coach)

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Senior A

3rd

Senior B

5th

Junior A

2nd

Junior B

6th

Junior C

7th

NZSS NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

Senior A

7th

Junior A

2nd

VOLLEYBALL

Mr Joe Vatucicilia • Manager

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ellington College Volleyball is gradually but most assuredly making its mark in the local and national region. This year we were able to send our Junior A and Senior A representative teams to the National Secondary Schools’ Volleyball Tournaments, held in Waitakere, Auckland in November.

As a first year teacher, this was a new experience for me considering my only experiences of Volleyball have been in the backyards of Fiji and my old church hall, but for those of us who were first time attendees of Volleyball tournaments at National Competition Level, the experience was a real eye opener. Volleyball is definitely a sport growing in recognition in New Zealand and the display of sporting talent at the tournament was exciting to watch.

This year, our Junior A team reached Second Division and achieved seventh place of the 16 teams that competed overall in the tournament. A significant achievement considering this was the first time for some of our students to experience Volleyball competition at this level. A real highlight for the boys was the ‘psych up’ chants in the van before each game.

Earlier this year, our Senior A team travelled to Tauranga.

They were accommodated and welcomed onto a local Marae. This was a memorable moment, considering I had to respond to the Maori welcome with my limited knowledge of the language and the boys’ waiata consisted of one chorus sung several times over to make up for the verses we had forgotten. The boys achieved fourth place in Division Three. Our future senior team is definitely looking

An informal post-match pose from the Junior A Volleyballers

to become a competitive ‘threat’ with our Year 11 students showing great team leadership ability and the experience developing their sports skills.

In their finest efforts, our young men proved that Wellington College Volleyball representatives are definitely a future force to be reckoned with. In particular we must acknowledge the consistent commitment and dedication of the coaching staff; Messrs Sam Leota and Fa’asalele Malo. They have both made exceptional efforts in training our young sportsmen to excel not only in their individual sporting abilities and character but also how to develop within a team. Thank you Sam, Kima & Lele. Your commitment to the game and your heart for our young men is much appreciated.

Finally, a HUGE thank you to the staff of Wellington College for your ongoing support, especially with our fundraising events. Special thanks to Messrs Dave Keat, Keat Fuimaono Tuiasau, and Ms Kale Leota for your assistance and especially to the parents for your ongoing support.

Success is a journey not a destination.

(John C. Maxwell) The representation of Wellington College in the sport of Volleyball has definitely begun its journey towards greater success. It has been a privilege for me this year to be part of that journey. Thank you to all the students involved with Volleyball 2004. I look forward to an even more successful year in Volleyball 2005.

WELLINGTON COLLEGE SENIOR A VOLLEYBALL Back Row: Pirimi McDougall-Moore, Frank Hsu, Wynton Brown Front Row: William Helu, Konrad Schafers, Tomasi Palu (Captain), Tristram Lupo-Samoa, Luke Hribars Absent: Mr Joe Vatucicila (Manager)

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Mrs Pat Bird • Manager

SENIOR WATERPOLO OVERVIEW

s usual in the Water Polo report, comments are made about the lack of a school pool and the advantage the increasing number of Auckland schools have, with their own pools.

Organisation of the teams training and competitions was difficult this year with the five-yearly closure of the Kilbirnie Pool for two months.

NORTH ISLAND SS’ TOURNAMENT (SENIOR)

OPPOSITION

RESULT

SCORE

Pool Play: Kelston Boys’ HS

Win

27-0

Westlake Boys’ HS B

Win

22-2

Championship Round: As a result Junior and Senior trainings shared the pool at 6.00am - a difficult situation as usually Senior boys coach and manage the Juniors teams. Competition games for both levels in the first time led to a busy time for coach Mr Boris Kipnis and the Senior students. Unfortunately the Social Team, a highlight of 2003, did not compete and there was no Senior B Team because of the difficulties of running Junior and Senior Teams in the first term. Thanks go to Ben Reuhman (last year’s Senior Captain) for coaching the Juniors Term One and Two. Thanks also go to Jonathon Ross and Josh Potaka for assisting with Junior Coaching. We continue to be fortunate to have on the staff Mr Boris Kipnis, an International Referee and the best Coach in New Zealand at any level.

Mr Kipnis’ expertise and experience is such that our teams always do well at National level. Our players are fortunate to be able to develop their skills and knowledge from him.

Wellington teams while doing well at National level, always lack the hard competition that the Auckland Schools have every week. All their top games are close and upsets are common.

The intensity of the weekly competition for Auckland Schools can be seen in results at the Secondary Schools’ North Island and National Competitions with different schools winning each title.

We can feel proud of the way in spite of everything (erratic competition and no pool) that we manage to continue to be so competitive each year. We managed to surprise the top Auckland Schools with our success at the North Island Championships, drawing with Westlake Boys’ High School in the Championship round.

Rangitito College

Win

8-5

Westlake BHS A

Draw

6-6

Mt Roskill Grammar

Win

7-5

Win

9-5

Full Time

4-4

Extra Time

6-6

Semi Finals: Sacred Heart Final: Westlake Boys’ HS A

Penalty Shoot Out 11-10

NATIONAL SECONDARY SCHOOLS’ (BOYS) Pool Play: Hutt Valley High School

Win

13-6

Wellington High School

Win

22-0

Auckland Grammar

Win

10-6

St Kentigern’s College

Win

10-2

Rosmini College

Win

11-6

Loss

3-5

Win

5-4

Championship:

Semi Finals Sacred Heart Bronze Medal: Rosmini College

The semi final game against Sacred Heart College on the Sunday meant an early start to try and be ahead of the traffic from the Round the Bays Run. The game was held in the Sacred Heart pool with all the boarders packed in and cheering every move from their school. Things looked grim with our top player fouled out at the end of the second quarter (at least by this game his nose had stopped bleeding in the games) but controlled play and good tactics from Mr Kipnis saw us draw away to win.

The final against Westlake was dramatic…

The game started late as all the preceding games in the boys and girls competition went to extra time. Our flight out of Auckland was at 6:30pm, taxis had been booked for 5.00pm, well after the final was scheduled to finish. A closely fought game saw the final score four-all. Extra time was played with both teams scoring two goals. FINA rules meant there was no golden goal but a goal shoot, by this time taxis had arrived, the airport was advised of our problem and

WELLINGTON COLLEGE SENIOR A WATERPOLO Wellington Champions • 2nd North Island Championships • 3rd NZ School Boy’s Championships Back Row: Mark Ryan, Josh Potaka, Patrick Dowle Centre: Mr Boris Kipnis (Coach), Roger Wilson, Cameron Robb, Sefa Tuiasau, Jeff Funnell, Mrs Pat Bird (Manager) Front Row: Hugh Collins, Tim Sampson, Jonathan Ross (Captain), Jamie Nelson, Rhys Hillock

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Waterpolo the game continued goals were even up to four-all when our player missed a shot making Westlake Boys’ High School the winner and Wellington College the Silver Medal winner.

No prize giving for us though, the silver medals and cup for most valuable player Jonathon Ross were given to us as we rushed to the taxis (dressed in Senior Uniform). We left the pool after our airport reporting time, arrived at the airport when the plane was due to leave, Air New Zealand had kindly delayed the flight to enable us to check 36 pieces of luggage on and collapse exhausted onto the plane. It was only then the reality of how well we had played hit us, not only had we beaten top Auckland Schools, we had forced last year’s National Champions to go into extra time and a penalty goal shoot to beat us. The final was exciting and entertaining for the spectators and we feel proud of the way we played.

NEW ZEALAND SCHOOL BOY’S CHAMPIONSHIPS

The results of the North Island Water Polo and the local Auckland Schools’ Competition showed there were four Auckland Schools and Wellington College capable of winning the title and causing upsets along the way and so it proved we had easy games in the pool play and in the championship section. The semi-finals saw us face Sacred Heart College (who we have beaten in a close game in Auckland).

A closely fought game saw Sacred Heart beat us 5-3, and they went on to beat Westlake Boys’ High School in the final. In the playoff for the Bronze medal we played well to hold off Rosmini College to win 5-4. Nationally we managed to continue to be one of the Top New Zealand Schools.

WELLINGTON SCHOOLS’ COMPETITION

Only a few games were played before the North Islands’ resulting in easy wins for us. Competition was a little harder prior to the Nationals, but we still managed to be unbeaten and retain the Wellington Title.

NORTH ISLAND SS’ TOURNAMENT (JUNIOR)

OPPOSITION

RESULT

SCORE

Kelston Boys’ HS

Win

9-4

Westlake Boys’ HS

Loss

1-12

Rongotai College

Loss

4-6

Rosmini College

Loss

1-9

John Paul College

Win

5-2

Rongotai College

Loss

5-6

Final Placing

6th

found when we played them. A sixth placing while not as good as other years was still satisfactory. All the boys learnt a lot about playing tough games and improved especially Issac O’Connor in goal and Griff Bristed. The team was ably led by Hugh Collins and assisted by the other experienced Year 10’s.

SCHOOL WATER POLO AWARDS

Most Valuable Senior Player(Greig Bird Cup) Jonathan Ross Most Improved Senior Player Sefa Tuiasau Hugh Collins Most Valuable Junior Player Most Improved Junior Player Tehaa Ihimaera-Wendt RECENT WATERPOLO NEWS During the summer holidays, four students represented New Zealand at international tournaments in Canada and Holland.

Jojo Judd was in the NZU20 team which won the tournament and Jono Ross, Sefa Tuisasau and Mark Ryan in the NZU17 team which came third.

Jono was invited to play for the NZU20 in the game against the top Belgium Premier Team. Jono has a good chance of being selected for the NZU20 World Championships whcih takes place in Argentina in late 2005.

AWARDS

New Zealand School Boys’ Team Jojo Judd, Jonathan Ross and Sefa Tuiasau Jonathan Ross Most Valuable Player - NI Competition New Zealand Men’s Squad NZ School Boys Tournament MVP New Zealand Under 17 Squad Mark Ryan, Jonathan Ross and Sefa Tuiasau

JUNIOR WATER POLO OVERVIEW

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ith the closure of the Kilbirnie Pool, Junior Water Polo had a disruptive season, training was shared with the Seniors, thanks to last years Captain for coaching the players – games were played in only Term One and Four which was not conducive to good play.

As usual the highlight of the season was the North Island Junior Championships with 43 boys and girls teams competing in three pools over four days.

This year, the top two Auckland Schools were superior to any other schools as we

WELLINGTON COLLEGE JUNIOR A WATERPOLO Back Row: Josh Potaka (Coach), Bart Thompson, Lui Tuiasau, Thomas Aitken, George McLellan, Jonathan Ross (Coach) Centre: Mr Boris Kipnis (Coach), Charles Ogilvie-Lee, Felix Henning-Tapley, Tehaa IhimaeraWendt, Mrs Pat Bird (Manager) Front Row: Griff Bristead, Rhys Hillock, Jamie Nelson, Hugh Collins, Michael van Zijl Absent: Isaac O’Connor

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ARCHIVES

Mrs Paddianne W Neely • Wellington College Archivist

“A Goodly Heritage, Proud Traditions. Cherished Memories”

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ne hundred and forty five Old Boys and friends of the College have visited the Wellington College Archives over the last year to view some of the 7,000 plus items generously donated to the College.

411 items of that total have been donated during the last twelve months.

Regrettably visits by current students and staff have had to be restricted because of lack of space. Many Old Boys who have kindly offered assistance have also had to be refused and this saddens me as I know much more work could be accomplished with their help.

The congested converted corridor which houses the Archives, measures 22 yards long and nine feet wide times seven feet high, is jammed to the roof. Only one person can work at a desk at a time – the other must stand.

Much work is done on the floor outside in the school corridors.

Over the past 14 years, our Archives have provided invaluable help and ideas to many visiting school archivists and headmasters throughout New Zealand. We were once the leader, now we lag behind in accommodation.

Late last year and during February and March 2004, I was asked to work at Wanganui Collegiate School to set up their Museum/Archives. In contrast, a two-storey 1912 brick building which once housed sixty boys was completely refurbished inside and out to provide working storage and display space. With help from my husband Don, we were able, with ease to accomplish this task as well as set up a photographic display of 1800 images in Big School to celebrate the school’s 150th Jubilee.

The middle of the Archives where storage boxes are stacked six boxes high on either side in front of filing cabinets and drawers. They need to be moved forward when photographs are needed from the files.

I cannot stress enough the absolute necessity for a secure and stand alone Archives at Wellington College. We need to protect our memorabilia in the best possible environment and encourage our boys and staff to embrace the heritage of our fine College.

The highlight for 2004 has been the restoration in the Prefect Honours Boards 1907-2003, and their placement in the historic Firth Hall (Firth House Dining Room) along with the first of several old enlarged photographs of that building.

Mr Ted Clayton continues to come to the Archives most Mondays where he arrives armed with numerous newspaper articles. His research skills honed on thirty-one years of teaching here are of enormous value. I thank him for his help and friendship.

My sincere thanks to Ms Stephanie Kane, WCOBA Secretary. She is great to work with. Headmaster Mr Roger Moses has provided constant support and enthusiasm. My sincere thanks to him and to his wife Ros and all the other staff who have been so supportive during Terms Three and four. The shock of sudden ill health has curtailed much of my work.

However I will return!!

Please keep the memorabilia coming in. It is a joy to open the letters and parcels each week. If, because I have been away, some of your requests may have gone unanswered, so drop me another reminder and I’ll action them as soon as I am able.

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Ted Clayton works at the table alongside the fin heater on the right. I have no work space. Note the narrow lane from the entrance desk. It’s frightening to think of an earthquake.

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CAN YOU HELP?

Are you an Old Boy or former staff member of the College? Do you have any relatives or know any friends who are, or who may have been. If so, you may be able to help the Archived obtain some of the following: • Memoirs; • Photos of College Life, pupils, staff, Old Boys, Head Prefects and Duxes; • Original uniforms, ATC, cadets, pipe bands; • Caps: Colours and Sport, caps, straw boaters; • Sports Gear; • Medals: Dux, Badges, Awards, War Medals; • Book prizes; • Art work by Old Boys; • Books by Old Boys; • Musical Recordings; • School reports, certificates; • Papers: Board of Governors, Headmasters, Parents’ Association, College Mothers, Corrospondence, Newsletters; • Firth House Crockery • Architectural Plan Drawers.

Please contact: Mrs Paddianne Neely Wellington College Archivist Tel: (04) 802 2520 (W) Fax: (04) 802 2542 (W) Tel: (04) 386 2072 (H) Fax: (04) 386 2076 (H)

WELLINGTON COLLEGE OLD BOYS’ ASSOC. If you are an Old Boy of the College, check you are recorded on the WCOBA Database. If you did not receive the 2004 edition of the Lampstand, it’s probably an indication your current contatct details are not recorded. Please email the WCOBA Secretary on oldboys@wellingtoncollege.school.nz or telephone (04) 802 2537.

If you wish to read more stories on our Old Boys, please contact the WCOBA Secretary to order a copy of the 2004 44-page Lampstand - full of many stories of Old Boys from many eras.

NAME BOARDS RESTORED TO FORMER GLORY

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ld Boys will remember the black wooden Prefects Boards and Firth House Boarders Prefects Honours Boards which were hung on the walls outside the Headmaster’s Study in the days of Mr HA Heron and in later years were hung in the TTR Room opposite the current reception area.

Over the years, they have become splattered with paint, cracked, scratched and faded and were removed from the walls at the College and put into storage. The historic boards have now come out of hibernation, getting a new lease of life.

In 2002 Barry Jobson (1953-57), then President of the WCOB Association, approached the Headmaster Mr Roger Moses and it was agreed that following refurbishment they would be hung again, this time on the walls of Firth Hall.

This room is now the principal social room of the College. Older Old Boys will remember it as the former Boarders’ Dining Room, upstairs in the building which contained the Music Room (the building with the ‘roman numerals’ clock on the exterior).

This new home will create a great ‘talking point’ for social functions as guests recall the senior boys of their era. Also, the names can now have a permanent home for posterity, the oldest board at present being 1907.

The old wooden boards are painted black with the names written in expensive gold leaf. Many boards had borer and general deterioration through age.

The refurbishment was co-ordinated by the College Archivist, Mrs Paddianne W. Neely.

The upgrading has now recently been completed by Mr Kurt Hobman, a specialist in gold-leaf painting; the boards have now been restored to their former glory. The Boards look impressive in their new home, and are a permanent record of the senior boys through many generations.

The final cost of restoration is expected to be over $20,000. Former Prefects will be written to seeking contributions to this project, and the average cost per name is $60.

Support will be sought on an ‘ability to pay basis”’ - from young WCOB students to retired Professors! For some, ‘40 years on’ will have long since passed!

The Old Boys’ Association consider these

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honours boards to be important records of those boys, chosen above their peers, to be the senior boys of their year as part of a special select group.

The names on the boards read like a roll call of New Zealand dignitaries; luminaries like Governor-General Sir Paul Reeves, All Black Ian Uttley and space pioneer Sir William Pickering.

But the exploits of other Old Boys like Sir Ron Brierley and trade unionist Ken Douglas (ONZ), who never became prefects, mean the boards have added significance for Headmaster, Roger Moses.

That’s one of the really interesting things.

Some of our most significant and proud Old Boys were never made school prefects.

So a really important message is that there are often people who don’t necessary stand out at school, but who discover their niche afterwards and make a huge impact to society.

It is hoped that Old Boys will contribute generously by way of putting something back into a College which gave all of them so much, and join in with the forthcoming celebrations to welcome the boards’ home.

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A WONDERFUL WEEKEND OF FORTY YEARS ON

ITALIAN HONOUR BESTOWED ON OLD BOY

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hugely successful “40 years on” reunion of the Wellington College “Class of ‘64” was held at the College over the weekend of 15-17 October 2004. Members of the class came from England, USA, Canada, Malaysia, and Australia.

The celebrations began with a special school Assembly where the Headmaster, Roger Moses, welcomed us, and we all joined in singing “Forty years on”. Keith Quinn, with his wonderful common touch, gave an address everyone will long remember.

The Assembly was an especially moving experience for us all.

After a cup of tea in the Cricket Pavilion, Roger Moses took us around the College. Much has changed in 40 years but it is very evident that the College is vibrant and in great heart.

he president of the Republic of Italy has conferred the honour of Cavaliere Ufficiale on Old Boy Ken Porter (1935-37) for his services to the Italian communities in New Zealand and Australia. It is the third in the order of four and the equivalent of a Knighthood.

Ken has kindly presented to the Archives ‘Tugboats, Wellington Harbour, 1967’ painted by himself. The painting now hangs in the Headmaster’s reception area where it has been much admired. Ken has been a constant support to the Archives and has given some very valuable memorabilia and generous donations over the years.

The first official social function, the Friday night cocktail party was held in Firth Hall, with much talk and laughter. Many adjourned, much later in the evening to a Courtenay Place restaurant for a very late night, and more reminiscing and singing.

Saturday night’s dinner in Firth Hall was a highlight of the weekend. Keith Quinn did an outstanding job as Master of Ceremonies. There were toasts to the College, absent friends, Firth House and the Class of ’64. Rick King gave a brilliant speech.

People have never laughed so much. The College Boys Collective sang beautifully for us. And after midnight the Class of ’64 also sang beautifully (or so we thought) around the piano.

A raffle at the dinner raised $1,500 to start a fundraising campaign for a new archives room for the College. Grateful thanks to Ron Higginbotham, Onny Parun and Guy St John Ives for donating splendid prizes.

On Sunday morning we had a lovely church service at St Marks Church where Rev Jonathan Boyes led us in a prayer of remembrance for those of our number who had died. An informal Sunday lunch ran until late in the afternoon and gave us all an opportunity to reminisce some more, and pledge to keep in touch.

Throughout all these official occasions, and the informal lunches and dinners there was a most wonderful spirit. We realised that we carry the school spirit with us always. We realised too that we have a special bond, the Class of ’64. The old friendships remain, and grow stronger with the years. And blokes we didn’t know so well at school are now mates.

John Marshall (Head Prefect • 1964) (Member of organising committee)

RARE DONANTION TO THE ARCHIVES

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rare item of All Black history has been given to the Archives on permanent loan by Tim Currie of Whangarei.

It is a large silver brooch in the shape of a silver fern with the initials NZ along the spine. This brooch was worn by members of the All Blacks team on their jacket labels – before the days of team blazers with embroidered ferns.

On the back is engraved the name Frank Glasgow, “The Songbird”.

Frank Glasgow attended Wellington College 18951986. He represented four provinces and the North Island. Selected as a member of the famous 1905 team, Frank also represented New Zealand in 1906 and 1908. Frank played as a loose forward in six tests and 35 matches. His 43 points scored for New Zealand consisted of ten tries, five conversions and one penalty goal.

In later life Frank became a bank manager. He served on the NZRFU management committee, executive and as a Liaison Officer for the 1937 Springboks.

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It is interesting to note that ER Dodd, HG Thomson and EL Leslie were all Old Boys of Wellington College and members of the 1905 New Zealand team along with Frank Glasgow, The Songbird.

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AN A FOR ATTITUDE

2004 NPC SEASON FEATURED A FEW OLD BOYS

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he rugby fields around the country in 2004 saw a handful of past 1st XV members in their boots again but in some cases, playing opposite each other. The Wellington Lions team, had three Old Boys in its squad; Ross Kennedy (1998-01), Neemia Tialata (1999-00) and Kane Thompson (1995-99). Bay of Plenty secured Ben Castle (1993-97). David Palu (1995-99) appeared in the Manawatu colours in Division 2 and in the Division 3 Horowhenua/Kapiti squad were Sam Green (199499) and Misipalanui Moananui (1991-95) and ironically, they were coached by former Wellington College 1st XV Coach from 1991-96, David King (and the only coach to have four successive Quadrangular Wins in a row). Turning out for Buller in Division 3 was Kieran Reid (2001-02) and lastly Poverty Bay had Steve McColl (1992-96) and Scott Leighton (1991-95). To top it off, current Assistant HOD Physical Education, Mr Chris Pollock refereed and touch-judged in all three divsisions of NPC.

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ld Boy, James Franklin (199498), was a member of the College’s 1st XI Cricket Team in 1996/97 before captaining the side, after he had been a member if the NZ Youth Team that finished runners-up to England in the U19 World Cup played in South Africa in January 1998. On his return to Wellington later that year, he was named Wellington Regional Sportsman of the Year and Wellington U20 Cricketer of the Year.

THE TEACHER WHO BROKE TRADITION

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etty Reinheimer nee Turner, was a teacher at Wellington College from 1942 to 1945. She was one of four women appointed to take the place of some of the men teachers who were on Active Service during the Second World War.

Barely out of his teens, James was rushed onto the One Day Team to play Zimbabwe in January 2001 as a raft of injuries decimated the pace bowlers throughout the country. He weathered the international storm well and by taking three quality wickets against Sri Lanka in February, was chosen in March to play his first test against Pakistan at Eden Park. In spite of capturing four wickets in the second innings of the Hamilton Test that season, he failed to hold his place in the test line-up when other bowlers return from injury. After 24 One-Day Internationals, James lost his place in the team and some commentators began talking about the young player being out of his depth in international cricket.

Prior to her Wellington College appointment she was Dux of Hataitai School, and Wellington East Girls’ College(1933). In 1938 she graduated MA with Honours in French and Latin from Victoria University. She also trained at Wellington Teachers’ College, gaining her Diploma of Teaching.

After her studies, she travelled to England in 1939 for what was to have been a six-week visit to Turner family relations in Somerset. She was touring on the Continent a few weeks before war broke out. The outbreak of war forced a change of plans. She stayed with relations in Somerset and taught at St Margaret’s School in Burnham-on-Sea. She was in England during the Battle of Britain and Dunkirk.

Tall and athletically built, the left-arm fast medium bowler continued to bowl for Wellington and was determined to work equally hard on his batting, which had been most ineffective while playing for his country. Confidence and self-belief, the key ingredient in any top sportsman’s makeup, saw 1,005 runs including one first class century and six half centuries, as well as 69 wickets added to his cricketing statistics over the last two seasons with Wellington

Betty returned to New Zealand in 1941, after an eleven week journey involving a convoy through the Atlantic at a time of U-boat activity. On her, she taught at Miramar South Primary School before her Wellington College appointment where she taught French and Latin and coached junior hockey teams.

After leaving the College, she taught in Australia at Presbyterian Ladies’ College, Pymble, in Sydney. In 1948 she was a cataloguer in the Wellington Public Library. She was an officer in the Child Welfare Department at Auckland, Nelson, and Greymouth.

The now confident James sought a professional contract with Rishton in the Lancashire League for the 2004 cricket season in England, to be in the right place at the right time, if any of the touring New Zealand team’s bowlers broke down.

In 1952 she married Fred Reinheimer. They had one son, Frank, who survives her. Betty and Fred lived in Auckland. During her married life she taught in a number of Secondary Schools. In 1966, after her mother’s death, she returned to Hataitai to help look after her elderly father. While there she taught for a time at her old school, Wellington East Girls’ College. After returning to Waitakere, she travelled overseas a number of times.

It was a far-sighted and successful gamble as James was called in to play the third test at Trent Bridge and took four wickets in the first innings and two in the second. He was the pick of the visiting bowlers. Better was to come when he captured five wickets against England in one of the one-day internationals.

Within three weeks, the 23-year-old had resurrected his international cricket career in a style that is loved by those who like to see hard work and determination rewarded.

Music was a lifelong interest. She was an accomplished pianist, accompanist and Pipe Organist.

A successful tour of South Africa in August and September with the NZ A side saw James chosen to tour Bangladesh in October with the Black Caps. On October 24 2004, James became only the second bowler to take a hat-trick for New Zealand in a test match. The test was against bangladesh and James took 5-28.

Sports interested her too. Earlier in life she played tennis, hockey, and badminton. She maintained a lively interest in cricket and rugby, having a noteworthy memory of the scores of important games.

Betty attended the Centennial and 125th Jubilee and was always interested in Wellington College activities. In her retirement in Auckland and on regular visits to Wellington she was always pleased to meet Old Boys. She died suddenly at her home in Waitakere just short of her 88th birthday.

In the last six months, James has been playing up to a new level of consistency in all departments of his game and his body has stood up well to all the stresses and strains imposed upon it and that is a rare occurance in the national team where injured bowlers are as frequent as one-day international games.

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LAURIE GARDINER • DEPUTY HEADMASTER

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ALLAN PRESTON

ne of the legendary Deputy Headmasters of Wellington College, Mr Laurie Gardiner passed away in October 2004. Laurie’s brilliance in the classroom, his inspiration as a 1st XV Rugby coach and his wonderful creativity as a producer of plays are fondly remembered by many Old Boys and staff. In short, Laurie was a personification of the Renaissance Man, the kind of teacher that a Headmaster would dream of having in his school today but is almost a lost breed.

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After such a distinguished career at Rongotai and Wainuiomata Colleges, Laurie was appointed Deputy Headmaster at Wellington College in 1968. It was a time of social change and tremendous disruption at the College with the massive rebuilding programme which attacked the very fabric of the College as it did the wonderful old buildings, such as the Memorial Hall. Mr Seddon Hill was the Headmaster.

Alan attended the College in those memorable post-war years. Teacher, Frank Crist, still revered today by Old Boys in their 50s, 60s and 70s was Alan’s coach in the 1st XI Cricket in which he enjoyed such spectacular success.

Alan was also captain the 1st XI Soccer team for three years and went on to be the first Wellington College soccer player to represent New Zealand. He had three years, too, in the 1st XI Cricket team, and his score of 161 not out against Wanganui Collegiate in 1950 remained the highest score by a Wellington College player in a traditional match for fifty one years. Alan was also a College Prefect and a highly popular leader amongst his peers.

Laurie brooked no nonsense. His predecessor, Norm McAloon, fine man though he was, was no disciplinarian and Seddon yearned for someone who could take a more proactive stance. Laurie was just the man! The school history, written by Wyn Beasley, records that: On 13 September, 1968, the first issue of a broadsheet, named Free Press, appeared round the school. It was critical of the established order and owed much, I am told, to the influence of a coterie of Onslow students. But, with the heady smell of revolt in the air, there was no shortage of local revolutionaries round Wellington College itself. The Board minuted its support for the headmaster, his deputy and the staff in the face of some fairly (perhaps unfairly) savage criticism.

Gardiner found his own way of dealing with Free Press. It likened him to Hitler; he forthwith strode into assembly, clicked his heels together, gave a convincing Nazi salute - and enjoyed the respect of the school thereafter.

Not for nothing did he win the best actor award at the British Drama League festival that year.”

Laurie was very soon hugely respected by all, staff and students alike. He had a great sense of humour but pupils knew that if they stepped out of line, “watch out”.

Bill Armour (1967-72), is the grandson of a former Headmaster of the College and currently a member of the Board of Trustees, but also a former member of Laurie’s great 1st XV in 1972. On one memorable occasion, Bill had nipped up into the bushes for a relaxing smoke. There he was disturbed by the predatory Laurie Gardiner. Well Armour, said Laurie, If you don’t play a blinder tomorrow, I will see you in my office first thing Monday morning.

Robert Anderson (1969-73), a former student and colleague of Laurie and now Deputy himself at the College, also tells a great story which has at least some truth to it. Teachers at boys’ schools will be only too painfully aware of the growing malaise that can descend on Friday afternoon. Laurie sometimes pre-empted this malaise by wandering the corridors, waddy in hand. Any miscreant, evicted from a classroom for deviant behaviour, was likely to receive a couple across the tail for his sins. On one such occasion, a young man was waiting outside the classroom door. He received due justice with just a little more protest than normal. While recovering from his trauma, the door opened and the instruction came from the English teacher directing a play. Right O Smith, you can now enter stage right.

Stories abound, both authentic and apocryphal, of the legendary Laurie Gardiner and his fifteen years at Wellington College. As a coach of the 1st XV, he was unequalled. He was President of the Secondary Schools’ Rugby Union, was elected to the Centurions Club in 1973, and was President from 1979-1981. He was heavily involved in drama all his professional life, and directed 13 major productions at Rongotai College, as well as assisting with many productions at Wellington College.

As a person, Laurie’s presence was all-pervasive at Wellington College.

Revered by staff and students alike, he left a great legacy. His insistence on high standards, ability to relate across the board to all people and love of the academic, sporting and cultural dimensions of human endeavour, personify the ideals for which we still strive at Wellington College.

Laurie Gardiner chose to be a teacher. As much as any teacher in the history of Rongotai and Wellington College, he received the light and passed it on.

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his years at Wellington College and who subsequently personified the very qualities we seek to instil in our students. He was proud of Wellington College and we were very proud of him.

In 2002, Allan’s longstanding record of the highest score in a traditional cricket match was finally broken when a young lad called Brad Jones scored 192 against Napier Boys’ High.

The score was 52/5 when Brad came to the wicket and he went berserk, flaying the bowlers in true Wellington College style, to all corners of the ground. We felt that it was appropriate to present him with a bat at assembly, and who better to do that than Alan Preston. Alan gave a marvellous address to the boys as he recalled his 161 not out over fifty years before.

In the true spirit of the man, he was delighted that his record had at last been broken, and the applause was sustained as in a poignant moment, Alan presented the bat to Brad. Our school motto says “Lumen Accipe et Imperti” – “Receive the light and pass it on”. In that moment, Alan was not just passing on a bat but a tradition; a tradition redolent of values that remain constant irrespective of time or place.

Alan represented the values of his school in the life he led, a life full of grace, kindness and service to others. Today, I am proud to play a small part in honouring a great man.

Alan was also a notable Wellington bookseller; he founded and owned the landmark Unity Books store, more recently located in Willis Street. Alan envisioned a bookstore where books would be the byword and where there would be no stationery counters, racks of greeting cards, gift-wrap or knickknacks.

He had a rare depth of knowledge about the international book industry, combined with a passion for philosophy, history, politics and cricket which meant that he was sought out by the most astonishing range of people for his opinion and prognosis. Alan’s paramount concern was always he relevance of the shop and the positive contribution that both could make to modern culture.

The Wellingtonian of 1948’s caption on the first page reads: The important thing in sport is not winning but taking part. The essential thing in life is not conquering but fighting well.

It is an apt epitaph for Alan Preston.

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Retna, Kartik Shin, Jun-Keun Tyler, Charles Williams, Simon Young, Michael Zhang, Sean • 12AR Mr Rob Adair Allan, Stefan Baker, Deon Brown, Beau Cooper, Christopher Culverhouse, John Eastwood, Andrew Fau, Tavete Harland, Simon Hira, Sunil Kingsbury, Christopher Marsh, Timothy Metham, Patrick Ngatokorua, Timothy O’Leary, Matthew Osman, Abdifatah Sanele, David Teppett, Jack Turner, Mark Whyte, Thomas Worker, Simon • 13TC Mr Tim Costeloe Antunovic, Nicholas Carlson, Joe Cheung, Frank Cho, Christopher Crane, James Hall, Cameron Jones, David O. Judd, Joseph Konegger, Hannes Lane, Nic Li, Yong McMaster, Richard Moran, Peter Parbhu, Girish Patafilo, Marshall Patel, Hitesh Roy-Anstey, Jacob Tapega, Pesaeli Tinsdale, Jason Weir, Russell Wilkin, Paul Woodham, Mark • 13SO Ms Anneke Soeterik Bebbington, James Chen, Kevin Choi, Hyun-Jun Do, Thai Douglas, Chris Ferguson, Jamie Francisco, Jacob Hu, Kelvin Huynh, Phuong Le, Hien Lu, Terry Macann, Robert McArtney, James Raeburn, Leon Ramirez, Leon Singh, Baneet Warren, Peter Wilson, Jeremy Wilson, Philip Wright, Hamish Yamamura, Yasukazu Yang, Shuai • 13RM Miss Rosey Mabin Mr Ian Clark Chin, Ian Corry, Edward Dunbar,Hamish

Eldridge, James Elliott, David Fisher, Aaron Hong, Sun-ha Hribar, Luke Jewell, Samuel Jones, Andrew Kim, Richard Loh, Andrew Manley, Richard Minett, Shannon Piecha, Fabian Richardson, David Sutherland, Luke Wakelin, Nicholas Wilkinson , Andrew • 13MV Mr Martin Vaughan Ailao, James Aukino, Luther Beasley, Geoffrey Burns, Andrew Chen, Roger Cheng, Nigel Cheung, Terry Halverson, Ryan Han, Xiao Heinrich, Arndt Lee, June-Sung Lin, Sam Lupo-Samoa, Tristram Nielsen, Mikkel Procter, Alistair Retter, Kit Son, Sovannarith Theodoridis, Michael Tran, Huy Tso, David Won, Jongha • 13ML Mr John Mills Abernethy, James Au, Amos Bollard, Lewis Braddock, Damian Briggs, Joshua Castle, David Caulton, Samuel Chang, Christopher Coombes, Samuel Crutchley, Christopher Davie, Oliver Dunne, Alastair Ete, Manaia Everton, Thomas Ford, Robbie Grady, Fergus Helu, William Ingram, Ryan Johnson, Nick Letufuga, Sakaria Makamaka, Tamakaimoana McCarthy, Tom Meeuwsen, Anthony Mistry, Ravi Mumu, Fatualua Natusch, Timothy Newdick, Ashley Olssen, Alexander Palu, Tomasi Parr, Nathan Riley, Elliot Sampson, Nicholas Sanders, Benjamin Speight, James Stephens, Grant Taylor, Tom Thompson, Charles Thomson, Philip Tinkle, Mark Travers, Elliot Tylee, George Wawatai, Tama Whittington, Stephen

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Willis, Jono Wylie, James • 13LA Mr Matthew Lane Atama, Saula Cameron-Saul, Robert Haigh, Matthew Hendry, Nicholas Hill, Simon Kirkwood, Leigh Lakeman, Chris Magele, Hayden McDowell, Martyn Mills, John Pepere, Clayton Potter, James Robert, Laurent Rowe, Peter Sim, Denis Webster, Jeremy White, Chris Wiles, Stuart Wilkin, Scott Wilkinson, Reilly Wong, Kirby Wu, Patrick Yuan, Ye • 13KT Mr Kim Tattersall Abernethy, Alexander Chilton-Towle, Jonathan Crawshaw, Timothy Dometakis, Nico Hawkes, Benjamin Howard, Jack Irving, William Jayanatha, Kalpa MacArthur, Diego McCarten, Thomas Moore, Stuart Newsam, Angus Nicholson, Daniel Patel, Jainesh Ryan, Mark Smith, Elliot Smith, Hamish Sullivan, James Wilford, Andrew You, So-Mang • 13DT Mr Duoung Tran Ahmed, Adam Dehme, Gudisa Hassen, Mohammed Hernandez Montero, Cesar Hsu, Frank Irvine, Jack Kim, Jinho Munro, Cameron O’Grady, David Packwood, Adrian Parnell, Stuart Pohl, Thomas Reid, Stewart Rusbridge, Callum Schweers, Till Stanton, Ryan Taufale, Talalelei Thanasumrit, Theerasan • 13DH Mr Darrell Harvey Angus, Nicholas Baker, Michael Benge, Richard Bhikha Morar, Jamin Billingsley, Ross Blundell, Christopher Burgi, Matthew Coles, Dane Dickson, Thomas Dimock, Simon

Insoll, Simon Jarvis, Sam Kawanaka, Kakeru Khun, Rattana Kim, Moon Soo Lawrence, Christopher Lee, Andrew Lee, Ghim McLellan, David Mendoza, Ivan Sheriff, Arshad Sowry, Jay Tawhiwhirangi, Rakaihoea Zhou, Joe • 13BL Mr Mana Bell Doyle, Badyr Eng, David Funnell, Jeff Kita, Takehito Lee, Darryl Liyanage, Dhanushka Lowe, Joshua McClurg, Hamish Monk-Taingahue, Isaac Murchland, Aidan Niblett, Peter Penetito, Dallas Ponniah, Nicholas Robinson, John Smiler-Ihimaera, Troy Taylor, Tui Thurlow, Brent Tringham, Andrew Turner-Skeggs, Sebastian Vermey, Matthew Waterman, Daniel Wright, Jared • 13BE Mr Peter Bell Bevan, Thomas Carman, Philip Dahya, Rikhel Henning-Tapley, Oskar Johnstone, Daniel Kim, Ki-ho Millar, Scott Patel, Monish Rowan, A.J. Schafers, Konrad Sewell, Jarred Singleton, Matthew Speirs-Hutton, Cameron Stanion, Kyle Sullivan, Samuel Whatling, Blake Williams, Alden Wong, Edwin Xue, Bernie • 13BA Mr Paul Ballentyne Archibald, Matthew Bayliss, Emrys Bester, Cobus Chrisp, Peter Comerford-Heffernan, Aidan Cornish, Nicholas Dalgleish, James Goldsbury , James Goodwin, Edward Gunawan, Johan Halikias, Mikey Middleton, Chris Mudgway, Scott Newson, Philip Oliver, Shane Sole, Jonathan White, Daniel White, Nicholas

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