CONFORTARE April 2011 www.sacredheart.school.nz Sacred Heart College Auckland

Red and Black Day spirited and powerful

Record year of academic achievement - page 3 Special celebration at SHC – page 16 On the cover Red and Black Day spirited and powerful

Highlights....

Polyfest success Our cultural groups maintain a 04 winning tradition

Positive starts for top teams 07 1st XV and 1st XI previews

Special Character Profile on Br Terence Costello 09 At the start of the Walkathon, on the way to the Fair: Matthew Hogarth (Year 8), Principal Jim Dale, and cherished SHC supporter Kelvin Mephan

Fair and Walkathon From the Principal A wonderful success! 12 Success after Success Greetings to Marist Brothers, Parents, Students, Thank you to our advertisers. Please support: Old Boys and Friends of Sacred Heart College. APS Ltd Des Trigg Tax Consultants As we draw breath and have the opportunity Thank you to staff, parents and most Fuji Xerox to reflect on the highlights of late 2010 and especially our students, who have Initial Hygiene Term 1 2011, we can rightly be filled with a achieved such success and distinction for Robert Burnes & Associates genuine sense of pride and overwhelming themselves and the College. Personally, I Spacific Yearbooks satisfaction in the achievements of the have taken special pride in seeing so many True Communications College. achievements celebrated at our Assemblies. We all bask in the reflected glory. Many of our recent successes are Congratulations one and all. Editorial enquiries documented in this edition of Confortare Leanne Gibson for you to enjoy. Those successes are both In conclusion, I would emphasise the event ph 021 610 071 varied and significant; some are even record- that reflected precisely who we are as a [email protected] breaking. Catholic, Marist, Champagnat College – the Red and Black Mass and Day. What a s Top New Zealand Catholic School in NCEA Advertising enquiries and unique and memorable couple of days and Scholarship for 2010 – 35 Scholarships database changes an expression of our SHC care, our support gained, a new SHC record. Lyn Luxton and our prayers for those in need. More [email protected] s Outstanding results in NCEA Levels 1, 2 than 850 boys voluntarily attended the Red ph 0-9-529 3743 and 3. and Black Mass. Such was the gathering we had to distribute Communion outside the Photographer s Rowing success at Head of Harbour College Chapel – we were literally ‘packed Br Anthony Walker Competition, North Island to the rafters’! Championships and Maadi Cup. Designer Our Red and Black Day became a catalyst for Damian Walsh s Our Premier Tennis Team gained third other schools and organisations to follow. place at national level. Such actions define who we are. Such Printer s Our athletes won medals at the Auckland actions define our core values. Spacific Yearbooks and National Championships. I am proud to report that on all fronts we passed with honours! Published by s Premier Waterpolo team gained first place Sacred Heart College at North Island Championships. Long may such spirit continue at our 250 West Tamaki Road s The Annual SHC Fair and Walkathon College and within our Marist Family. Glendowie 1071, Auckland achieved record profits again this year. Ph 0-9-529 3660 Confortare Esto Vir Fax 0-9-529 3661 s Red and Black Day – students, staff and Onwards and Upwards the wider SHC community raised $34,167 www.sacredheart.school.nz Mr Jim Dale, Principal towards the Christchurch Earthquake Appeal.

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A record year Red and Black Day of academic achievement Sacred Heart students had a banner academic year in 2010. Students achieved 35 Scholarships, surpassing the previous record of 24 Scholarships achieved in 1994 and 2008. Among the results were three Scholarships achieved at ‘Outstanding’ level, including for James Phemister the honour of being first in New Zealand in Biology, while Dominic Smith and Zane Fookes gained Outstanding Scholarships in Geography. Also outstanding was the academic achievement of James Fisk, who gained Scholarships in Maths with Statistics, Maths with Calculus, Biology, Chemistry, and English. The full list of Scholarship recipients is: Accounting: Argel Bartoleme, Sean Durkin, Patrick Fautuaalii

Biology: James Fisk, James Phemister (Outstanding), Thomas Plank, Dominic Smith, Reubhan Swann

Chemistry: James Fisk

Classics: Paul Marcenac

Design: Blair Wheeler

Economics: Paul Marcenac

English: James Fisk, Reubhan Swann

French: Paul Marcenac On Friday, 25 February – three days after the Christchurch earthquake – a Red and Black Day was held Geography: Sean Durkin, Zane Fookes (Outstanding), at the College, and raised some $14,000 through student and Old Boy donations. An anonymous donor added to their fundraising efforts, bringing the total to $34,000. This was presented to to our chosen Paul Marcenac, James Phemister, Dominic Smith school, Catholic Cathedral College (formerly Xavier College) by Br Dunstan and Mr Hayward (former (Outstanding), Sam Stone, Reubhan Swann, Richard teachers at the school), Mr Dale and Head Prefect Sam McKenzie. Thwaite Mathematics (Calculus): James Fisk, Michael Orr Quake devastation a shock Mathematics (Statistics): Paul Marcenac, Bede van Schaijik In March, I travelled an emotional experience with Mr Dale, Br to see their old school Media: Dominic Jennings, Reubhan Swann Dunstan, and Mr in the state it was in. Physical Education: Joe Bolton, Sam Cole, Paul Hayward to Christchurch However, the classrooms Marcenac, Joe O’Connor, Jeshua Taucher, Daniel to present Catholic that they had both Whittaker Cathedral College with previously taught in were our donation that we undamaged which was Students’ academic performance was strong at all had fundraised for them. great news. levels of NCEA. Of particular note was the number of endorsements at Excellence level (see chart). Seeing the damage was a From the school we real eye opener. It truly travelled to St Thomas brings into perspective of Canterbury College Academic Performance 2011 what our fellow where Catholic Cathedral countrymen are going College operates for Boys’ SHC National Schools through. the time being. We met Sam McKenzie staff and students, and Level 1 The Principal of Catholic presented them with a Cathedral College, Mr Achieved 91.5% 73.4% 76.5% cheque of more than $34,000. From what Bruce, escorted us around the city, on I understand, this was a much larger Achieved with Merit 35.8% 29.1% 30.4% our tour that took in his school. I found contribution to what they anticipated it amazing that there was no damage Achieved with and they were extremely grateful. 15.9% 9.2% 8.1% Excellence around the suburbs close to the airport. However, the closer we got to the city the I had countless requests to thank my Level 2 more carnage appeared. friends, teachers and the wider Sacred Achieved 92.5% 78.9% 80.4% Heart College family, including Brothers’ The Principal told us that when the communities, Old Boys and a very Achieved with Merit 26.9% 20.3% 19.5% earthquake struck he was knocked off generous anonymous benefactor. So Achieved with his feet onto the ground and all the 14.6% 5.5% 5.2% congratulations to everyone here, who Excellence contents on his shelves flew horizontally helped raise these funds for a school across the room. Since that day of the Level 3 in devastation. This money will go a earthquake they have not been allowed very long way. It is because of your Achieved 82.0% 72.4% 71.4% back inside the main office to gather generosity and care that the school can their belongings as it is deemed too Achieved with Merit 22.0% 23.0% 21.9% begin rebuilding and get a step closer to unsafe. Achieved with moving back in. 14.6% 5.5% 5.2% Excellence For Br Dunstan and Mr Hayward, it was Sam McKenzie, Head Prefect

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Polyfest success SHC’s Tongan, Kapa Haka and Samoan cultural performed in unison and is said to be the haka. The group was rewarded with one third, groups all came home with prizes from this epitome of Tongan dance aesthetics. The group five seconds, and one first in Male costume, year’s ASB Secondary Schools Polyfest, held in has consistently won first place since 2005. Female Costume, Action Song, Entry and Haka. March. This resulted in an overall placing of third. The Kapahaka group combined with Baradene The Tongan group won first place for the College and competed in a 28-strong division The Samoan group was also proud to be judged Meke and Ma’ulu’ulu categories. The group composed of new combinations and schools. the ‘best behaved’ group at the event. was particularly proud to win the Ma’ulu’ulu, Its performance was fantastic with the which features complex hand movements highlights being the action song and fearsome

Allocation of Attendance Moved by tradition Dues and Financial Each year in At this point it February, SHC is my turn to Contributions welcomes new reply and speak, The Board of Trustees of Sacred Heart College staff and students on behalf of the is responsible for collecting both Attendance with a Powhiri and new students and Dues and Financial Contributions from parents/ Mass. Mr Grant van staff. The warm caregivers. It does this on its own behalf, on Ansem joined the welcome we have behalf of Sacred Heart College Ltd as Proprietor, English department, received in our the Marist Brothers as owners of the College, the Diocese and the Sacred Heart College and provided first days and Development Foundation. a reflection on weeks enables us what was “a to get on with The allocation of the General Purpose very emotional our time here Financial Contribution is determined following experienced that I in a positive, consultation and agreement with the Proprietor. New staff back row: Ben Coop, Grant van Ansem, Ting Xu, will never forget”: productive For the 2011 calendar year, the General Purpose Scott Lawrence, David Gray. Front row: Carolyn Ouwejan, Fiona Financial Contribution has been allocated as Ferens, Rebecca Teague, Inske Kuperus, Chris Edey. and fulfilling follows: As we stand before manner. It is also the Chapel, waiting heartening to s Board of Trustees to supplement the in the heat, we can see the control and know we are now part of the Sacred Heart Operations Grant received from the discipline of the Kapahaka group. The soft family and part of something bigger than Government for the general operation of the shuffling of our new students entering the ourselves. The readings, prayers and speeches College. Chapel behind us, is sharply cut across by given all centre around this notion of being s Development Foundation to assist with the guttural cry of the Kapahaka leader, part of something larger than yourself, repayment of bank loans borrowed by the calling on the pent-up tension and energy of affirming our roles at the College. Proprietor for capital works and for future the group. The haka is powerful and intense, planned capital upgrades of facilities at the displaying the passion and unbounded New staff 2011 College. enthusiasm of the Sacred Heart community. s Proprietor to assist with the maintenance Ben Coop Mathematics The clearest example of the respect the boys of the Hostel, the Chapel and other non- have for the spiritual centre of the College Christopher Edey HOD Technology integrated parts of the College which are behind, and the dedication to culture and made available for use by all students at the tradition displayed before us, emotions run Fiona Ferens HOD Music College. high. David Gray Science s Diocese for work related to the work of the We proceed into the Chapel, as unsure as Religious Education Advisers associated with the new students will have been on their Inske Kuperus Economics/Commerce the Special Character programme of the College. first days. There is a stillness in the Chapel, Scott Lawrence Year 7 & 8 a calm expectancy of the waiting staff and The allocation of the Financial Contributions students. We are seated at the very front Rebecca Teague English Language Learners is reviewed from time to time, and any with many new entrants filling in behind. and Social Studies changes will be communicated to the College Once seated, Mrs Margaret Graham opens community. Grant van Ansem English the proceedings with a prayer, which is The Financial Contributions are tax deductible followed by Mr Jason Renau, welcoming all Carolyn Ouwejan Accounts (33.3%) and a receipt will be issued at the end new members of the College. of the year. Ting Xu Director of International Students Sacred Heart College Board of Trustees

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Taking SHC to the world A truly multi-cultural

Mr Ting Xu, who contribution joined the International Sacred Heart College continues to gain popularity Students Department in the International Student market. In Term 1, the as International College welcomed 15 new International Students from Fiji, Tonga, France, Thailand, Korea, China and Hong Director at the start Kong. Five more students start in Term 2, taking the of 2011, comes to entire International Student body to 45, representing the College from a 10 nationalities. This is a truly multi-cultural position as senior contribution to the College life. All the new boys have marketing manager for settled well and are working hard toward achieving their goals at the College. the Academic Colleges Group (ACG). In the past year, two courses have been introduced into the senior school for students who have English In his role with as a second language. The English for Academic ACG, he travelled Purposes (EAP) Programme is for Years 11-13 and provides the support they need to achieve well extensively in North in their other academic subjects. The focus is on East Asian regions improving academic vocabulary as well as being able to bring hundreds to read, understand and write meaningful academic of International texts. Students are able to gain Level 1-3 ESOL credits Students to study in in this course. New Zealand. Prior to The other course is a three-year senior Religious working at ACG, Mr Education course for International Students from Xu worked in various Years 11-13 who are not from a Catholic or Christian background. The aim is to ensure students have an management positions appreciation of the Catholic, Marist and Champagnat both in New Zealand can develop the range of students who nature of the College and are able to participate with and China, after studying at Waikato attend. The global village grows ever understanding in all areas of the wider school life. University as a postgraduate diploma smaller, so the contacts and friendships The courses include topics such as understanding student. forged between our local and International the Gospel story, the study of social issues, values and decision making and a study of world religions. Students has the potential to bring them Mr Xu plans to extend SHC’s global There is always a focus on language and meaning, and benefits for their lifetime.” networks, with a focus on Vietnam, Hong assessment is facilitated through the ESOL Level 2-4 standards. Kong, China, Taiwan, Korea, Thailand SHC’s previous International Director, Mrs and South America. “There is a great Lynne Gardiner, has a new role of Dean The International Department is also pleased to have story to tell about this school, and I want of International Students and Head of the Mrs Cheryl Wrigley providing administrative support for the Department. more people to know about it so that we English Language Learners Department. Mr Ting Xu, Director – International Students

Confortare April 2011 | Page 5 PerformingArts Musical Notes Student musicians and singers ‘Best Song’ winner, Massad Barakat-Devine. Massad has been the recipient of two grants are busy preparing for various from NZ on Air in recent months, which is events in the months ahead. helping him to record and produce videos. Visitors to the College will Sweet Release, a reggae band, also has hear a wide range of musical Rockquest in its sights and is busy artists practising everything performing at gigs in the local community. from rock to reggae, jazz and The annual Play It Strange concert outside the Aotea Centre, organised by Mike classical. CHUNN (70), featured a number of our Many made their debut at the PTA Fair, musicians. Jack Larsen, Paddy Fox, Tom A quick word with … performing for the crowds from a stage truck Collins and Dom CLARKE (10) had the on the fields, or in Centennial Square. opportunity to play with top Kiwi artists Fiona Ferens New this year is a Saxophone Quartet that SuperGroove and Anna Mac. is working towards performance of a John The Choir is bursting with new voices, and new HOD Music Rimmer composition in the Chamber Music with the school having a new singing tutor, NZ national competition in Term 3. The Tizane McEvoy, will be looking to further Mrs Ferens has joined SHC from group features Harrison Fookes, William the fine tradition of singing at the College. King’s College, where she taught Petit, Nick Contrarus and Uhyoung Choi. Tizane is a Master’s graduate from Waikato University who most recently sang the lead Music and led the Chapel Choir. The Senior Band, which won a KBB Music Festival Silver Award in 2010, aims to repeat role in Benjamin Britain’s opera, ‘The Turn of the Screw’, for the Opera Factory. What’s great about your new role? or better this feat at this year’s festival in August. The Junior Band, Jazz Group, and a This year, a new Treble Choir has started, I love being in a school where Music has such a Jazz Combo are also underway. with the aim of having a four-part harmony strong tradition, and is so well appreciated for Choir when joined with the Senior Choir. It all its benefits. The number of boys involved A number of artists plan to compete in the in itinerant Music lessons, and singing, grows Smokefree Rockquest, including last year’s will debut at our Anzac Service. every year. It’s wonderful. Music plays such an important role here, in helping us to learn and to cope with life’s joys and sorrows. Do you have a specialty? I am a classical singer. I’ve won a number of aria competitions over the years. After university and teachers’ training college, I became a teacher but also performed as a soloist with choral societies and orchestras in New Zealand and overseas. What do you think makes a great singer? I wave the banner for ‘safe singing’. Too many of our young men are at risk from losing their voices through poor technique. Aspects such as breathing support, relaxing your tongue – you learn these in classical singing but they are relevant to all genres, and they are really important to the longevity of your voice. Do you ‘wave the banner’ for anything else? Definitely – our unsung heroes – the sound Henry Lynch acted as Marcellin and is shown wearing the canonisation scarf. boys. This year they are Connor Findlay, Jack Bryant and Jay McWilliams. They do an amazing job organising sound for all the Year 7 & 8 Production events in a wide range of locations around the College. The Year 7 & 8 Department, with the support of the Senior Band, delighted audiences in April with its performances of ‘In the Footsteps of Marcellin’, directed by Mrs Margaret Can you share with us something Graham. you have achieved that is special for you? New in the Music classrooms I instigated the singing of national anthems at sporting events. The first time this The Music department eagerly awaits the development of a new Performing Arts Centre happened was in 1994, in Whangarei, at a for the College. In the meantime, it has made some improvements to its teaching and rugby international between France and New learning facilities. Zealand. I sang the French and New Zealand anthems. Since them I have sung the anthem New in the classroom are 10 Macintosh computers loaded with the latest music at boxing events, hockey, netball, badminton, composition software – Sibelius, Garage Band, and in the near future, Logic, as well as when we won the America’s Cup and for GuitarPro. numerous civic occasions. The technology is awesome, says senior musician Massad Barakat-Devine.

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Positive start to the season Aaron Nemani scores against St Patricks Town.

Winning the Marist Quadrangular, held at College (Cambridge) are still to come. Sacred Heart 9-10 April, is another positive 2011 1A draw step in the pre-season build-up for the “The 2011 1A season is shaping up to be 1st XV. The tournament involved SHC, St one of much promise. It is clear to see 7 May Aorere or Onehunga High home Patricks Town (Wellington), St Bernards that the competition for squad places is 14 May King’s College away (Wellington), and St Pauls. increasing and there is a real desire to achieve and succeed,” says coach Mr Dave 21 May St Peter’s College home SHC scored wins against St Patricks Town Dillon. 28 May Kelston away (39-0) and St Bernards (46-9) to secure the 11 June Tangaroa / Papatoetoe HS home trophy. The coach has a new assistant this year in Phil Heath and manager is Grant Wilson. 18 June De La Salle College away The team’s management proudly used the 25 June Tamaki College home Two players from Marist Brothers School occasion to welcome a new sponsor to the 2 July St Kentigern away family, Warden Consulting Ltd, joining in Suva have joined the team. Aisea Bera previous sponsors Walker Logistics and (recipient of the Br Michael Scholarship) 9 July Mt Albert Grammar away Panasonic. is a strong midfield back and Viliame 16 July Auckland Grammar home Rarasea (recipient of the Sean Fitzpatrick Prior to the Quad, the 1st XV had won Scholarship) is a versatile lock. Both 2 August Otahuhu away four out of four pre-season matches against players come highly recommended from 6 August Top 4 playoffs commence Hastings Boys (53-3), Wesley College (13- their school and the greater Marist Suva All matches kick-off at 2.30pm 10), Rosmini (53-5) and New Plymouth Boys community and have settled into Sacred (21-7). Heart very well. The annual fixture against Gisborne Boys High School will be played on 30 July, in Gisborne. Games against Westlake Boys and St Peter’s Grant Wilson, 1st XV Manager 1st XI footballers working well The 1st XI football team will provide much is now well into its pre- needed confidence as season programme, and the season approaches, Auckland Secondary the squad is settling but with tougher into a familiar line up. opposition to come, Schools 1st XI the team knows it is The team is still going to be a hard first learning to do without football draw half of the season. its three New Zealand 7 May St Peter’s home U17 representatives, We are aiming for a who are prevented from top four placing after 14 May Auckland Grammar away playing school football the first round of 21 May Saint Kentigern home until their World Cup games in the Auckland All White Leo Bartos visited SHC recently, and 28 May Rangitoto home campaign is completed. spoke to members of the Football Sports Institute, Premier League. This could mean that as well as the 1st XI. He is pictured with Oliver This will guarantee a 4 June Kings / Kelston to be confirmed Wright and Steven Carmichael to his left, and Tim Reece Lambert, Oliver good seeding for the 11 June Mt Albert home Wright and Tim Payne Payne to his right. Oliver and Tim are members of Nationals later on in the NZ U17 team. may miss two thirds of the year, when our NZ 18 June Westlake away the 2011 1st XI season. representatives will become available. 25 June St Peter’s Onehunga The remaining squad has been working hard, The Auckland Secondary Schools draw has 2 July Auckland Grammar home mixing early-morning conditioning sessions conjured up a mouth-watering first round with after-school training and games. The game for the SHC team, entertaining local 9 July St Kentigern away trialling squad had a run against Kelston, Catholic school rivals St Peters at home. This 16 July Rangitoto away with many of the potential 2nd XI players fixture will see the Patrick Dunn Trophy put 6 August Westlake home playing the second half. on the line, and Sacred Heart will be very determined to keep hold of the trophy it took 13 August Mt Albert away A second warm-up game against King’s off St Peters last season, as well as taking the saw a more ‘first choice’ line up, despite a 20 August Kings / Kelston home three points from the game. lengthening injury list preventing three of the current squad being involved. A 6-2 win Mr Neil Penfold, Assistant Coach/Manager

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Daniel Manickum Pullen SHC athletes reach new heights A large number of our athletes progressed through Boyhan, Dalton Coppins - Intermediate Boys the Greater Auckland Championships to achieve 4x100m relay. selection for Auckland, and represent the province at the North Island Championships. Silver Daniel Manickum Pullen - Intermediate Boys Medalists at the Greater Auckland triple jump. Championships were: Francis Cabriga, Martin White, Sheldon Tovio, Brett Farrell - Junior Boys 4x100m relay. Gold Brett Farrell - Junior Boys 200m and Junior Bronze Boys 300m. Brett is following in the footsteps of Bailey Stewart - Intermediate Boys 400m. Josh Hawkins and Dalton Coppins, setting times Martin White - Junior Boys triple jump. similar to them at the same age. Sheldon Tovio - Junior Boys discus. Dalton Coppins - Intermediate Boys 200m. Daniel Manickum Pullen - Intermediate Boys Joshua Hawkins - Senior Boys 100m and 110m high jump. George Boyhan hurdles. At the North Island Championships in early April, jump – and Sheldon Tovio - for Junior Boys discus. George Boyhan - Intermediate Boys high jump. Brett Farrell confirmed his gold-medal pedigree With a jump of 1.88m, George broke the school in the Junior Boys 100m and 200m. Dalton Joshua Hawkins confirmed his national record of 1.84m set by Daniel Hawkins in 2010. Coppins also achieved multiple golds, winning dominance – winning gold in Senior Boys 100m Sebastian Manickum, Hezron Alban, Jack the Intermediate Boys 100m, 200m, and the and 110m hurdles; silver in the 4x100m relay; Halpin, Joshua Hawkins - Senior Boys 4x100m 4x100m relay, as did George Boyhan in winning and bronze in the 4x400m relay. Josh will travel relay. the Intermediate Boys high jump and the 4x100m to France in the middle of the year as a member of the New Zealand team competing in the World Bailey Stewart, Sheldon Cullen, George relay. Bronze medals were brought home by Daniel Manickum Pullen - for Intermediate Boys high Youth Championships.

1st XI cricket highlights Marist Cricket Carnival This year was no different. A young and inexperienced team The final game of pool play saw a travelled, and though it was a great win against Rosmini, which placed experience for them to play in such the team in the top six cricket a competitive competition, they schools in Auckland. did not record a win. Alex Wiltshire and Jacob O’Callaghan had good Gillette Cup Knock Out tournaments and both made the The first game was against Rosmini Carnival Team. The tournament was College. Sacred Heart batsmen Premier Tennis won by Ashgrove. We are looking produced their best innings of the forward to hosting the tournament season (247), led by Alex Wiltshire The Premier tennis team (from left): Jack Heslin, Rhett Purcell, Josh at Sacred Heart in December 2011. Walden, Joe Collins. who made 133 n/o opening the innings. This helped to secure a SHC had an awesome experience Semi-final - losing draw (one set) 50-Over Season victory for the home team. at the National Secondary 3-3 v Westlake. The season started off with a keenly We then lost to Kings in the quarter Schools Tennis Championships, Third-/fourth play-off - winning contested game against St Peter’s. final. held in Auckland at the Albany draw (one set) 3-3 v Wellington Fine knocks from Johnny Goosman Tennis Park and Forrest Hill College. and Joe Greene - both making Two Day Competition Tennis Centre in March. The 50s - saw SHC reach 215. St Peters St Peters Cambridge beat team came third in New Zealand, was dismissed for 153 with some Progressing through to the top six Westlake in the final. performing well above its eighth excellent bowling backed up with schools in Auckland, the team had seeding. Teacher in charge of tennis Mrs tight fielding. to step up a level. A loss in the first game, against Westlake, brought Results Tracy Purcell says the success is particularly significant, given In the next game against Kings the realisation that the team must Round 1 - loss 2-4 v St Peters the team had been playing in College (2010 National Champions), compete for the entire game and not (No1 seed). the Auckland second division up the team was outplayed in all just periods of it. aspects. Round 2 - win 5-1 v Hamilton until November last year. “The The second game was against Boys. This was a very strong team team played its way into the top The team came back with a win next Kings, which again proved to be performance, and was described division, and four months later up against Macleans, surpassing its unbeatable. on www.tennisnz.com as an was placed third in New Zealand. total of 133 in the 47th over, with “impressive upset victory”. It’s an outstanding effort by all four wickets down. We ended the term with a loss the players.” against St Kentigern. Round 3 - win 6-0 v Palmerston The fourth game of pool play was North Boys High School. against Westlake Boys, a side SHC Mr Phil Berrill, Coach has struggled against in recent years.

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Cox Nic Schuler congratulates Christian Kelleher. Nic was on the medal dais twice at Maadi, and Christian three times.

Sacred Heart Rowing turned in its Martinovich, Henry Fitzgerald, Christian Kelleher, Fergus Meldrum, member of the U15 eight. finest performance in many years Ryan Kelleher, Zane Fookes, Adrian Oliver Tattersall, Harrison Fookes, Earlier in the season, the rowers at the national secondary schools’ Dowdle (U17 four); Oliver Tattersall, Nic Schuler (U15 four). had performed well at the Head of Maadi Cup rowing regatta held Fergus Meldrum, Christian Kelleher, Two SHC rowers, Ryan Kelleher and Harbour, winning four A finals, as at Lake Karapairo in early April, Hugh Martinovich, Blake Bradley, Liam Kettle, were selected for U18 well as achieving numerous seconds winning four medals from five A Jake Elliott, Charlie Lennon, trials as a result of the weekend’s and thirds. finals. Harrison Fookes, Nic Schuler efforts. (U15 eight); Christian Kelleher, The wins were in the following The U15 eight and the U17 four Ben Peterson, Saua Leaupepe, Of particular note was the effort of crews U15 four, U15 eight, U16 won silver medals, while the U15 Nathan Patea, Guy Wisniewski, Christian Kelleher, who won three eight, U17 four. and the U16 eight won bronze. Alex Hodge, Theo Duncker, Ethan medals as the stroke of the U16 The rowers involved were Bevan Jackson, Adrian Dowdle (U16 eight); eight and the U15 four, and as a

Want to help but not much time? The Friends of Sacred Heart College seeks passionate members of the SHC Community who are keen to stay connected with the College, and help us maintain our programmes. We take pride in organising a small range of projects that bring us enjoyment, and help to generate funds for the College. Our key initiatives are: s Leavers’ Rings – a precious and lifelong memento of a boy’s time at SHC. s Memorabilia – from beanies and scarves, to ties, fine china Waterpolo highlights and glassware. And of course the beloved SHC Bears! s Michaelmas Fair – a hugely popular specialist arts and crafts The SHC premier team won the Junior teams have also market, held in November. North Island waterpolo title for performed well. In Term 1, the the first time since 1990. Junior A won all of its games, s Year 7 & 9 New Parents Evenings – held in association with and qualifies for the Auckland the Development Foundation. At time of going to print, the Junior Championships, starting team had reached the final of in Term 3. The Junior B should There are a variety of needs: from sewing, to stocktaking, to the Auckland Secondary Schools also qualify for this league. helping organise the Michaelmas Fair. There are no set hours, championships. It met Auckland and you can manage your commitment to suit. Come join us! Grammar, and lost 5-7. The Year 7 & 8 teams commence the East Auckland weekly league The team is coached by John For further information, contact: in Term 2, with coaching support Ware with assistance from a from Luke MELLOY (10). Janne Pender 09 524 5450, or email [email protected] former premier team stalwart, Kieran HATTIE (07).

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At the bronze medal presentation for the U15 four at the National Secondary Schools Maadi Cup regatta are from left: Harrison Fookes, Oliver Tattersall, Fergus Meldrum, Christian Kelleher, Nic Schuler (cox), with coaches Sean Durkin and Br Terence Costello. Oh Brother! – those early starts For most of us the idea of jumping out of Another personal satisfaction for Br Terence are medals from five A finals at the National bed early morning is something less than a the friendships and bonds forged during the Secondary Schools Championship. rewarding thought. And as for the idea of rowing season between coaches, parents and “Regardless of our achievements, season-to- clocking up 40 years of pre-dawn starts, well that boys – something that outweighs the impressive season, what is now so satisfying is to see rowing is something even more difficult to contemplate. haul of medals his prodigies have won over the firmly established again as a sport here at Sacred past 40 years. But for Br Terence Costello, his motivation to Heart and to see it flourishing. do so has been simply the personal satisfaction “I still find myself delighted when people I have “The commitment and generosity of parents and joy of seeing ordinary boys mature into coached, or coached with, many years ago come and coaches, and the support of Principal Mr competitive rowers who know what training, up to me at regattas to say hello and I get to Jim Dale, means that we now have a structure dedication, teamwork and striving for excellence hear where their lives have taken them.” that is working and which will, I hope, see are all about. He remembers all the boys and crews he has rowing continue to develop as a premier sport at His dedication over four decades to coaching coached, a small army of raw recruits he helped the school.” young people was recently publically to shape. For Br Terence, however, life is about a lot more acknowledged with the 2010 SPARC Lifetime There are also special memories, such as his than rowing. He is also an active netball coach Volunteer Coach Award, given for his services to first-ever crew from 1971, a four that included and umpire and for the past 10 years he has both rowing and netball. Martin DUNN (71 - brother of Bishop Dunn) been heavily involved in administration for the Though grateful for the award, Br Terence says and Andy THOMPSON (71 - Principal of St Marist Brothers in the region. the real thrill is seeing those under his charge Joseph’s in Onehunga), and one that was part of His coaching prowess and ability to bring out use what they learned in training and racing the early revival of rowing at Sacred Heart. the best in young men has served him well in to achieve remarkable personal goals and Another special crew was the 1976 Novice 8, other roles, as Principal of Takuilau College milestones. stroked by Andrew KLAASSEN (76), which in Tonga, Principal of St Bernard’s College in “Rowing is a sport that demands extraordinary won the equivalent of the Novice event in that Lower Hutt, and Principal of St Johns College discipline and commitment from every crew year’s secondary schools champs in “convincing in Hamilton. He has also served as Director of member. fashion”. Religious Education for the Auckland Diocese. “There’s something about that commitment, Br Terence says this season has been one of But no matter what duty happens to be calling, and the fact that a crew is only ever as good the best yet at Sacred Heart, with four medals his early starts are just part of a full and busy as its weakest member, that teaches boys such from eight A finals at the recent North Island life, with rowing usually on the agenda. valuable life skills.” Secondary Schools Championship, and four

2011 Family Mass and Prefect’s Induction Samuel McKenzie was inducted as Kamhara, Adrian Montagna, Timothy Head Prefect at the annual Family Payne, Jean-March Petit, Benjamin Mass, held on Sunday, 20 February. His Timu, Edgar Tuinukuafe, Johan Van deputy is Brandon Nansen, and the der Poel. prefect body is Hezron Alban, Massad Barakat-Devine, Uhyoung Choi, The Prefect’s badges were bestowed Samuel Crawford, Connor Findlay, by the Principal, Mr Jim Dale, and the Zane Fookes, Mark Fullerton, Panashe celebrant was Fr Merv Duffy.

Page 10 | Confortare April 2011 | www.sacredheart.school.nz DevelopmentFoundation A long-term relationship In the mid 1900s, Walter Planned giving and bequests are one way to Kirby left a small legacy ensure the future is safeguarded. It’s easy, can to Sacred Heart College. be made in a variety of ways to reflect your With careful stewardship, wishes, and can be named or anonymous. it has supported the SHC Existing wills may simply have a codicil added Walter Kirby Competition to include Sacred Heart College. Informing us for composers and about bequest intentions allows the College musicians through the to acknowledge these during the person’s decades to the present lifetime. You may wish to contact us; all time. Walter Kirby will discussion is private and confidential as is all be part of College life correspondence. for many years to come in a very long-term For further information or to receive a relationship that has brochure, contact Mrs Lyn Luxton: launched many musical Phone 0-9-529 3743 careers. Email [email protected] Bequests or planned giving legacies are Visitors are welcome any time to the SHC increasingly important Development Foundation office at the College. income streams for schools and universities. Sacred Heart College Development They help cement future Foundation Board of Trustees Senior Old Boys financial security and give confidence to expand Back row from left: Chris Klaassen, Brett Davis, Kelsen Butler Reunion 1940-1960 and develop building Front row from left: Brendan Lawler, Paul Greaney (Chairman), programmes and keep 11 May 2011 at 10am in the abreast of technology. Jim Dale (CEO), Mark Petersen. Absent: Chris Arbuckle Those institutions already Old Boys Lounge benefiting from planned If you intend to come along to this informal giving legacies are and ideals of the Marist Brothers, as well reunion, please RSVP to Mrs Lyn Luxton before thriving and forward looking. as having quality staff and leadership to Tuesday, 3 May 2011. All year groups welcome. implement that purpose, and the results are Sacred Heart College is fortunate to have a Phone 0-9-529 3743 community that is committed to the mission plain to see.

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From the Archives Sergeant Fred Joseph Lindstrom Died 4 June, 1943, aged Rowing’s early years 26 years Buried in the Belgrade Sacred Heart College was one of the first two colleges (Mt War Cemetery

Albert Grammar was the other) to begin the Auckland inter- Fred was born in Auckland, the school rowing competition in 1936. son of Oscar and Teresa Lindstrom and attended Sacred Heart in 1933-34. He was a fine sportsman The first trial fours were held on 11 December Cup. This involved training days from Monday and after leaving College played 1936. Sacred Heart College had two fours in to Thursday at Westhaven, with Saturday being rugby for Manukau Seniors. training under Bob SMITH, who was the New a “big training day with long rows across the Zealand single sculling champion for the five harbour to Kauri Point” and other North Shore years preceding WWII. The first four-oared destinations. After-school practices excited race series began in April 1937, and the first the student rowers: Michael recalls that it inter-school eights race in the country - the “was a mad rush straight after school to get to Auckland Head of Harbour - was held on 29 Westhaven. We either ran, biked or doubled up November, 1937 between Mt Albert Grammar on bikes to get there” as the College was unable and Sacred Heart College. Mt Albert won the to provide a vehicle to take the boys to rowing. race, which was staged over three-quarters of a During those early days, ferries regularly crossed mile adjacent to Tamaki Drive. the harbour to Devonport and Bayswater. It was New race series developed, giving opportunities the great skills of the coxswain that saved them for junior oarsmen with the introduction of from “a few near collisions”. First Fours, Second Fours and later, Open Fours. For rowing teams, at least for those that These prompted three more schools to join in can afford it, the coach is usually situated - Otahuhu College, Takapuna Grammar School on a power boat, cruising beside the team’s and Seddon Memorial Technical College. boat. Sacred Heart College did not have the When World War II began in 1939, school finance to hire or purchase such a power boat. rowing was firmly established in Auckland. O’Connor remembers that “our coach had Sacred Heart College won the Head of Harbour no power boat to follow us during training so that year. Cess Cairns would sometimes cox the crew to train us. Cess was a big man and the gunnels The Maadi Cup was introduced as the pinnacle board was abreast of the water when he was on of schoolboy rowing in 1947. In 1948 Sacred board.” Cairns passed away that same year. Fr Heart won the cup, with a team composed of M He became an engineer and Graeme remembers their coach sitting on the O’Connor (stroke); T Coyne (7); Q Allen (6); G enlisted in the NZ Army at the cox’s seat and when “all was going good, the Gore (5); C Bidois (4); G Alexander (3); G Grigg outbreak of war in 1939. He boat surging forward”, the coach would say, trained at the Papakura Military (2); B McNamara (bow) and E Finnegan (cox). “I love the feel of the wood in my back.” This Camp in the 7th Field Company The crew received a cap and a miniature of the memorable comment was whispered again into of NZ Engineers and went overseas Maadi Cup, which Michael O’Connor has kept Fr Graeme’s ear as the team carried their coach’s in the 2nd Echelon. and treasures. wooden coffin to the waiting hearse. He saw service in Greece and The legacy of Scared Heart’s early years of Winning the double title in 1948 “quite Crete, was wounded in 1941 and rowing lives on, and Maadi Cup winning crew comfortably” (SHC was leading by a length on discharge transferred to a members Michael O’Connor (48), Gerard Gore from Mt Albert and Wanganui Collegiate by British Unit, MO4a, volunteering (48) and Fr Graeme Alexander (48 - currently at two and a half lengths) was incredibly exciting. for special duties. After extensive the Hamilton parish) shared some of their vivid training in sabotage, he was As Michael wrote: “Sure, a Mt Albert crew memories with me. parachuted into Serbia and was member unfortunately ‘caught a crab’ during killed in a skirmish with the Michael recalls that he “had never rowed the race that spoiled their chances of beating Bulgarians. He is buried in the previously but the sea fresh air and feeling of us. However, I still believe we would have won Belgrade War Cemetery. freedom appealed” to him. In 1945, he rowed and the catching of a crab was brought about in the four-oar crews and the eight, which had by the pressure they were under.” Posthumously, Fred was awarded limited success that year. “A fairly new eight the ‘Gold Medal Star of Karageorge Rowing successes are not only gauged by what with Swords’, which was the then crew” was chosen in 1947; the first year of the you know and all the strength you strive to Yugoslavia’s highest award. A Maadi Cup. Mt Albert Grammar had beaten pull through to winning, but the possibility citation accompanied this award Sacred Heart “by a canvas to win the race”. of techniques applied, and love of the sport and reads “For his heroic conduct Later that year, Sacred Heart went on to beat Mt with the right attitude. Says Michael: “Success and bravery on the field of battle”. Albert by “two lengths in the Auckland Head in rowing only comes about by continued This was presented 17 years after of Harbour race rowed inside the Westhaven Fred’s death to his mother and repetitive training. Strength is a requirement basin”. sister by ex King Peter during a but stamina, speed at the ‘catch’ and timing are visit to New Zealand. For Fr Graeme, rowing provided both a rigorous the essential requirements.” exercise programme but also a chance to have a Rest In Peace Fred. Compiled by Mrs Marie Yonge, breather and take himself away from the stress SHC Archivist of everyday life. Coached by Br ‘Butch’ Aloysius A young man who showed courage in the face of danger and and managed by Mr Cess Cairns, the Sacred gave his life for freedom. Heart rowers displayed huge enthusiasm for their sport when preparing for the 1948 Maadi Mrs Margaret Graham

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Patrick John HANNA (56) d 10 June Recent deaths 2010, in Auckland, aged 70. Originally from Maurice McHugh: Pukekohe, an accountant who had worked for Bob Kriletich. Buried after a Requiem Mass at In Memoriam of Old Boys St Therese Church, Three Kings. Born in 1917, Maurice died on 25 September Maurice Wyllie HUNT LLB (43) d 19 March John Ross MCCULLOUGH (38) 1st XV, 2010. His extraordinary life spanned more 2011 at Auckland Hospital, aged 83. A bright captain 1st XI, d 14 June 2010, after a than nine decades. He was a man of action scholar at SHC, he gained a credit pass in long stay in hospital at Waitakere. WW11 and prayer, a man who placed a value on University Scholarship, qualified in law, and Lieutenant. John was a Member of the people: his family and involvement with the worked as a lawyer. Buried after a Requiem Auckland Rugby Union and Marist Delegate community. Mass at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church, for more than 20 years. Buried after a Epsom. Requiem Mass at the Church of St John Len Joseph MARTELETTI (51) d 28 Vianney, Hillsborough. February 2011, aged 75. He had been a John Desmond O’BRIEN (45) d in farmer in Cambridge. Eulogy by Graeme Auckland Hospital on 4 March 2011 from DENNETT: Len was a boarder and farmed a severe stroke, aged 80. A professional at Kaharoa out of Rotorua over a very long accountant, Des had worked for textile firms period, before retiring to Rotorua. He also in his early years, before starting his own attended and supported St Michaels Church, business in Henderson. In his later years, he Rotorua and, particularly when he was was an accountant and financial manager for younger, supported the Bay of Plenty and a school in Mangere and for many church subsequently Rotorua SHC reunions. He is and charitable societies. He served a term as survived by his wife Delphine, daughter Sarah President of the SHCOBA 1965-66 and had and sons Mark and Brett. been its auditor for several years. He also Ron Gordon MAIN (52) d 1 October 2010. served on the committee of the Auckiand He had been a businessman in Rotorua. Knights of the Southern Cross. Originally Graeme DENNETT also provides this from Ponsonby, he had lived in Papatoetoe eulogy: Ron, whose parents farmed at Tirau, and Mt Albert during his married life. A was a boarder. He did claim at one time that packed Church at Mt Albert was the scene of he was expelled but it was simply suggested to his Requiem Mass. him by Br Leonard that rugby and rowing, his Brian Sylvester PRATT (48) d 2 February only real interests at SHC, were not subjects 2011 at his home on the North Shore where for UE and he might be better employed on he had lived all his life. A prefect at SHC, He attended SHC from 1931-1934. He the farm. After he married, he left the farm he was a member of the champion 1948 1st often commented on the excellence of the in the hands of a sharemilker and moved XV. Buried after a Reqieum Mass at St Mary’s Brothers’ teaching and the wonderful, lifelong to Rotorua, developing and building home Northcote. friendships he made at the College. He was a units. He subsequently built and operated Michael BRADLEY (66) d 3 April 2011, fine scholar and champion athlete: boxing, substantial resthomes, which included suddenly. 1st XV 1966, and part timer in shotput and discus; as well he was in the rugby hospitals and retirement village complexes the Champion 1965 team. Mike had been 1st XV for three years. at Rotorua (Cantabria and Fergusson), Te involved in the finance industry for many Puke Country Lodge and at Matamata (there A book could be written about Morrie’s life; years. His service was held at the SHC Chapel. converting the Matamata maternity home so full and rich it was in its diversity and where he was born). He also built and owned Nicholas McNAMARA (94) d 3 April 2011 contribution to many walks of life. He was the the Rydges Rotorua Hotel and Peppers on the after a battle with cancer. Grandson of the NZ Amateur Heavyweight Boxing Champion Point, a lodge on the lake at Kawaha Point. late Dr Kevin McNAMARA (31) and son of and an All Black. In WW11 he joined the NZ Ron is survived by his wife, Jamie, two boys the late Brian McNAMARA (62). Nic was Army Medical Corps and took part in the and two girls who continue conducting the an electrician and is survived by his wife Kath battle for Crete and the battle of El Alamein. resthome complexes. (nee Mills) and sons Joshua and Patrick. The His life centred around Hamilton where, in Requiem was held at St Patrick’s Pukekohe. John Louis MORONEY (46) d in Tauranga, 1946, he married Sylvie McLaughlin and they aged 79, where he was living. Originally Barry Peter VALVOI (42) d 7 April 2011, had four daughters. Morrie received the Papal from Matamata. He had a career in the Army. aged 84, at Bucklands Beach where he had Medal Benemerenti from the Bishop for his Brother of Denis (46) and Peter (48) and a chemist shop most of his life. Had always religious and charitable work. grandson of John (20) a champion athlete, kept in contact with SHC. Buried after a Confortare Esto Vir cousin of Bishop Browne. Buried from the Requiem Mass at Our Lady Star of the Sea Mrs Margaret Graham Church of the Holy Angels, Matamata. Church, Howick.

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An octogenarian celebrates A host of celebrities gathered to celebrate with A man of boundless energy, Gerald was a Governor-General Sir Anand SATYANAND Gerald RYAN (49). He would describe it lecturer of Law at Auckland University and paid tribute to Gerald for the many challenges rather as family and friends. For indeed that examiner for the NZ Business Institute along he has faced and the honesty and humour is what has been supreme in Gerald’s life and with other professional responsibilities. that he has shown throughout a long and along the way he has gathered a large circle of stellar career. The letters received paid tribute friends from many walks of life. The to Gerald’s integrity of character, gathering said alot about Gerald’s his sense of friendship and loyalty. character and is testament to his Peter WILLIAMS (34) QC personality and his inclusiveness. quipped: “Well the Bostonians Born on the West Coast, Gerald have the Irish Kennedys but we and twin brother Kevin were two Aucklanders have the Ryans -and all of eight children produced by the better for it.” Tim and Gladys. The family move north during the Depression. From He has been a man of real Hamilton, the boys were sent to fortune, enjoying the love and Monte Cecelia and then to Sacred companionship of Agi, his children, Heart in 1943. Gerald and Kevin grand-children and the wider excelled in all spheres; Gerald was family. Present were so many and SHC Marathon Champion for two all were thanked by Gerald in a very years and represented the school at sincere manner. Mrs Kitty O’Brien athletics. Rugby was the favoured showed young Gerald that he still game, and Gerald also focused on has a fair few years to catch up to academics, leaving with School her 99 years. Certificate and his Matric. Gerald paid tribute to the Marist Over the course of 80 years, Gerald Brothers, many of whom were Gerald Ryan and one of his special guests, the Governor-General has gained three degrees and present, and his admiration and joined eventually with Kevin in a Sir Ananad Satyanand. involvement for his ‘Alma Mater’ law practice, having to learn Latin is evident in his continued close to do so. Opposing counsel in a association. A mingling of his many family and courtroom must have quailed at the sight of He has diverse interests - from greyhound the approaching Ryan brothers. racing to rugby league. He represented New friends caused the stories to flow accompanied Zealand on the International Rugby League by a vino or two. They were a family who possessed strong Council, and on his retirement the ‘Sydney opinions on a range of issues, and politics May God continue to bless you and your Morning Herald’ quoted Gerald: “ I could get family Gerald. was no exception. When Kevin stood against a 109 year-old, blind, one legged woman from Robert Muldoon in the Tamaki electorate, the bottom of the West Coast of New Zealand, And as you had to learn Latin: ‘Ad Multos Muldoon complained “Kevin Ryan is guilty who could referee better than the Australian Annos.’ of duplicity - he has four identical brothers referees.” competing against me”. Mrs Margaret Graham

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