MAGAZINE October 2019

Grammar looks forward to the next 50 years Page 05 Contents

03 OLD BOYS' NEWS The Headmaster's Update 33 04 The AGSOBA President's Report from the Board Report 05 34 A View to the Future 2019 Augusta Awards 08 and Lion Award Stephen Jacobi '73 36 10 05 Look Where They Are Now A History of Giving Forward 38 The Headmaster's Update 12 Reunions Academia 40 2019 HAS BEEN A WONDERFUL YEAR OF CELEBRATION. 15 Events Sport 41 Publication - Bram Uljee '50 Educationally, it has once again been Leadership: In the months ahead the "paid forward" to make the School a 18 a year of considerable change. We are School will launch its own leadership better place for the next generation. Te Arts and Culture 42 grateful for the institutional knowledge programme to help provide pathways Ara M¯atauranga will be the next major News of Old Boys that exists in the Grammar community for aspiring teachers who want to influencer on what we can provide for 21 as it has once again provided the School influence their colleagues and our young our teachers and students. Aptly named Headmaster's Environmental 21 44 with great stability and support. men through holding key positions as the Pathway to Higher Education and of responsibility. With the support of Knowledge, Te Ara M¯atauranga will be Committee Planting Day Sir William Liley '43 While Grammar has faced considerable experienced and expert leaders across a multi-purpose facility that will support change, decade after decade, the 22 45 a variety of schools and other sectors, structured teaching at Grammar. School's educational philosophy has the School will introduce a Leadership Staff News Grammar Archives remained largely unchanged. That is, It will be a large space for independent programme for identified teachers people remain at the heart of Grammar. learning, while also providing modern 24 46 beginning in 2020. Growing leadership is We employ quality specialist teachers presentation areas for a myriad of topics International School Tours Grammar Families part of The Grammar Way. and provide them with the structure, from the academic to mental health and 25 48 resources and support required to teach Analysis of Teaching: Auckland well-being. It will also be multi-functional Tibbs House Obituaries their subject to young men who know our Grammar School was successful in and available for parent meetings, student expectations, often now referred to as being awarded a Bright Spots Award by meetings, study, a Form 7 social space 26 50 The Grammar Way. The Education Hub to develop 'Seeing and it will house our extensive 22,000 Learning Better', a programme which book collection. Te Ara M¯atauranga will Ladies' Night Out Grammar Publications As we move toward 2020, Auckland will aim to introduce more impactful complement what we do and allow us to 34 Grammar School moves into a new phase 27 ways of providing guidance to classroom do more for our teachers and young men. of its history. We will remain true to the teachers, through the use of video Augusta Fellowship Luncheon very essence of a Grammar education As we look forward, we accept that there cameras for observation, professional and we are excited by the initiatives that will be difficulties to overcome with each 28 Editor: Sara Meade learning and development. will support the School's direction over of these projects. I am grateful that we Giving Back to Grammar [email protected] Ph 09 623 5400 (ext 576) the next 50 years. Dr John Etty is leading this project and have a team of dedicated teachers and aims to develop an observation-feedback- volunteers who so strongly support us 30 Thanks to Amanda Booth, Michael Auckland Grammar School is about the reflection model which helps teachers to and, in doing so, turn dreams into reality. Dawson '10, Matt Illing '14, Form 7 people who have been or are part of our Department Profile - better see the areas they need to work students Daniel Hu and Russell Lee, community. That said, we require effective Per Angusta Ad Augusta. Student Services on and offer more targeted guidance White Door Photography, and Jim Espie programmes and great facilities if our to teachers. We believe such a model 31 ‘38 (for his proofreading). Cover image: teachers are to be at their best, ready to Headmaster Tim O'Connor welcoming may also provide benefit to others in our inspire and educate the next generation Annual Appeal the Right Honourable Dame Patsy Reddy, sector. GNZM, QSO, Governor-General of New of Grammar boys. As we prepare for 32 42 our 151st year, I want to briefly highlight Te Ara M¯atauranga: Through time the Zealand to the 150th celebrations. Tim O’Connor three key initiatives with you: Auckland Grammar community has Term Dates and Notices Designed and produced by gardyneHOLT. Headmaster

02 AD AUGUSTA OCTOBER 2019 OCTOBER 2019 AD AUGUSTA 03 A view to the future: the next 50 years at Grammar

Report from the Board

THIS YEAR HAS CERTAINLY BEEN AN EXCITING TIME TO BE PART OF THE GRAMMAR COMMUNITY. OUR 150TH CELEBRATIONS HAVE BEEN AN OVERWHELMING SUCCESS, WITH OLD BOYS, PARENTS AND FRIENDS ATTENDING 27 EVENTS HELD OVER NINE DAYS.

I am told that 10,000 people attended maximum potential, in both curricular Our young men are now preparing for the Grammar vs. King's College Rugby and extracurricular activities. I want to both internal and external examinations. match; a School record. Parents and acknowledge former Chairman, Jeff On behalf of the Board, I wish all friends commented to me on how Blackburn '67, who gave 12 years to the students well in their pursuit of impressed they were with the huge range Grammar Board, nine of which he served excellence and acknowledge the hard of activities and the quality of events as our Chair. Jeff has led with great work and dedication of our teachers. available. There was something for distinction and humility, and on behalf of We are most fortunate to have such a everyone. the School community we thank him for dedicated and talented teaching staff who his years of service. He is undoubtedly have put every effort into preparing our Organising our 150th celebrations was the quintessential Grammar man. young men for these examinations. a massive undertaking and the Board's thanks are extended to 150th Chair Scott As a Board we have reflected on the Finally, I want to commend to you Milne '69 and his team, who have worked recent elections. We were concerned our legacy building project, Te Ara tirelessly over four years in the planning. to note that only 17% of our parents M¯atauranga. The Board believes that this IN MAY THIS YEAR AUCKLAND GRAMMAR SCHOOL CELEBRATED They can be very proud of the result. I am participated in the voting process. We project will truly benefit our students. If also particularly proud of the efforts of need to improve upon this, as it is vital you have already provided support for this ITS SESQUICENTENARY - 150 YEARS OF SECONDARY BOYS' our students. Each class worked together that as many members of our School project – thank you. If you would like to EDUCATION. MORE THAN 3,000 OLD BOYS, PARENTS, STAFF, to contribute 150 hours of community community take the opportunity to have support us or wish to know more, please STUDENTS, AND MEMBERS OF THE GRAMMAR COMMUNITY service, giving a combined total of 12,500 their say. As Chair, I am personally very contact our Development Office or refer CAME TOGETHER TO ACKNOWLEDGE THIS MOMENTOUS hours of service to our community. From happy to hear from any parent or Old Boy to our website: teara.ags.school.nz. It is tree planting in our regional parks, scrub on any issues concerning our School. only through the strong financial support OCCASION IN THE SCHOOL'S HISTORY. cutting to clearing up our waterways, our of our parents and Old Boys that Te Ara WE NOW LOOK AHEAD TO THE FUTURE... At the end of this term, the Board will boys went out into the community and M¯atauranga will become a reality. also farewell our student trustee, Prefect gave back in the traditional Grammar way. Mitchell Palmer. Mitchell is a fine young Per Angusta Ad Augusta. Our Board elections were held in June man who has made an outstanding with our new Board now well settled. contribution to Board discussions, We are already working hard on initiatives ensuring that the student perspective is to ensure that our School remains a heard loud and clear. We wish him well Mark Sandelin '75 safe and supportive environment for for the future. Chairman, Board of Trustees our young men to achieve to their

04 AD AUGUSTA OCTOBER 2019 OCTOBER 2019 AD AUGUSTA 05 LOOKING BACK TO THE PAST...... AND AHEAD TO THE FUTURE EDUCATION INTO THE 21ST CENTURY As we enjoy the memories and renewed friendships of the 150th With these thoughts in mind, Prefect Hugh Marshall offered Director of Teaching and Learning at Grammar, Head of Social ignore, but it is important not to over-react. The demands of the celebrations this year, we are encouraged to look forward to the where he thought Grammar may be when we celebrate our 200th Sciences and 2019 Bright Spots Awardee, Dr John Etty, outlines 21st century economy mean schools face enormous pressure future. What will Grammar be like in 50 years' time? The Editor anniversary in 2069: his thoughts on what education could look like in 50 years. He to prepare young people for a different world of work than in the of the 1919 Term 2 Chronicle, Mr S.D.E. Weir, wrote of where he believes that there will be a growing divergence between those past." thought the School would be looking forward 50 years to 1969. "Our generation of Grammar men will graduate into a world of who advocate "21st century competencies or skills" and those Dr Etty believes that the purpose of a school is not to reproduce Reading it today is remarkable, knowing that it was written 100 considerable challenge and opportunity, facing global issues, such as who prefer more traditional teaching and learning, and that the "real world" in miniature, or to be the training ground for years ago: climate change, resource depletion and over population, as well as ongoing analysis of teaching practices will continue to show that employers, as this puts the needs of tomorrow’s employers enormous advancements and progress in technology. Old Boys will knowledge-rich curricula, with carefully planned and teacher-led "And now let us look forward 50 years [to 1969]. The School is ahead of the needs of today’s young people. use the valuable lessons learnt at Grammar, as well as – and perhaps pedagogy, are the most effective practices. celebrating its centenary, and we Old Boys are to come together more importantly – the global network of friends forged here to face "The purpose of a school should be to introduce young people once more. The same subjects that we learned are still being He predicts we will reach "peak iPad" at some stage in the next these challenges, and spearhead positive change. to the most important ideas that have shaped the world, and taught, with, however, those developments which 50 years have decade, once it is realised that intensive device use does not teach them the concepts, content knowledge and skills that are made necessary. In that time, great changes have taken place in the "Already, Grammar alumni include every type of contributor, from guarantee effective learning and high achievement. There will be most relevant. If we try to assess what that looks like, I think surroundings. Pieces of land that we remember as having been rock- actors to academics to All Blacks, from businessmen, to batsmen, increasing pressure on teachers to use devices in the classroom we are wiser if we look to what we know from experience than strewn wastes are now well-laid-out tennis lawns and playing fields. to barristers. In our 200th celebrations in 2069, present day students in the coming years, with the seductive but deceptive logic that if we make predictions about what the future might hold. We Certain unsightly landmarks, recalled with a smile, have disappeared, will hope to match or surpass their achievements. The nature of this "this is the way the world is now, so schools have got to change are also wiser if we reserve judgement on the value of certain and altogether the environments more befit a school. community is that it develops exceptional people, and in 2069, we to adapt." technological tools." can only assume that due in no small part to the lifesaving advances "We march into the Hall, rung in by the same bell that we heard "The fourth industrial revolution, digital technology and modern current students will make in the field of medicine, more students with sinking hearts when we were young. The old place is much work practices have brought about changes that we cannot than ever will be passing through our gates. Meanwhile, outside the same, save that the Honours Board is filled, and the number these gates, Grammar students will continue to contribute towards of trophies has multiplied considerably. We sadly miss some old solving problems of national and global significance. familiar faces: some have been taken from us naturally, but many have been lost in those wars, which even the Great European War "The celebrations will run concurrently with Old Boy scientists could not prevent. They have given their lives gladly, remembering discovering how to alter the human genome to improve physical and the glorious example of the Old Boys 50 years' ago. As we look cognitive abilities, while meanwhile, Old Boy lawyers and statesmen on the keen young faces before us, we feel we may have no fears will debate the ethical issues this raises. As we celebrate the 100th for the future. They are filled with the same enthusiasm, which we anniversary of the moon landings, fellow former students will form ourselves felt when we realised what our predecessors had done, companies to remove valuable resources from other planets in our and with the same determination to make the coming 50 years more solar system and beyond. wonderful even than the last." "Back on campus, new buildings play host to the next generation of talented and dedicated masters, but the Main Block perches on the "Auckland Grammar School exists for the benefit of side of Maungawhau Mt Eden as majestically as ever, and the same students, staff and the wider community. A proud state bells announce the arrival of a new headmaster to the stage. The school, Grammar will keep pace with the vicissitudes of School has struck the right balance of progress and tradition, and the educational flights of fancy. Excellence will remain our lion still looms large and proud." goal." Per Angusta Ad Augusta. 2019 Prefect Hugh Marshall Above middle image: 1919 Auckland Grammar School students in the crater of Maungawhau Mt Eden. Above right: 1914 Cadets;. Opposite (top and bottom): a selection of classroom images from Grammar's 150th history.

06 AD AUGUSTA OCTOBER 2019 OCTOBER 2019 AD AUGUSTA 07 A past to celebrate, a future to embrace: Stephen Jacobi '73

"KA MUA, KA MURI" IS A WELL-KNOWN WHAKATAUKI. IT MEANS THAT WE NEED THE PAST TO INFORM THE FUTURE.

1 OUR GREAT SCHOOL'S 150TH FESTIVITIES HAVE BEEN A TIME OF CELEBRATION AS WELL AS THINKING AHEAD.

When the Headmaster asked me to speak to the School assembly wealth comes from trade in globally competitive sectors and which earlier this year, it led me to think about what Grammar did for me can only thrive in an open and secure global economy. to prepare me for my future life and career, and how the School But it is not just business that makes this country tick. Many of continues to nurture its students today. our students are rightly critical about the effect on the planet of I have spent much of the 42 years since I first sat with the other the economy developed by earlier generations before: solving new students in the Great Hall studying, thinking and working on the urgent problem of climate change can only be achieved by all New Zealand's global connections. people and countries working together, which also requires cultural understanding. My career, first in government and later in business, has taken me all over the world, mostly to advance New Zealand’s trade interests. Today's Grammar students will be at the forefront of this effort, 2 I could not have imagined, when sitting in class listening to Michael particularly as the School continues to work to provide opportunities Farrell or Peter McConnell, that those Latin and French texts for education in a global context. As the School looks to the future, would nurture a life-long love of languages and other cultures. Not it is important to know our history. As that whakatauki reminds everything in my career has worked out the way I intended (does it us, if you do not know where you come from, it is hard to work ever?), but I have been fortunate to have been able not to just "think out where you are headed. Grammar has always done a good global, act local" but to "think and act global". This was the message job of helping boys follow their dreams. For me it was languages, I tried to share with the boys when I spoke at the School assembly something that was nurtured at this School – and that took me on Monday 20 May. on a long journey into public service and now business. But I am not today where I thought I would be, and Grammar’s traditional New Zealand has always been connected globally: what happens emphasis on developing flexibility and adaptability is also important. elsewhere has a profound effect here and what happens here can change the world. What is different today is that it has never been In our School's 150th year, when we are looking for ways to 3 easier to communicate, travel, study, and do business all over the flourish in a new century and a globalised, technology-driven world. That is the future we are educating our students for. world, Grammar’s heritage, values and tradition combined with its willingness to embrace the future are a source of strength and When I entered Grammar in 1973, our country was still highly vision to keep us moving forward. dependent on Mother England. Today, exports to Britain account for around 6% of our total trade. China, whose government we Per Angusta Ad Augusta. recognised only in 1972, has become our largest trading partner. Stephen Jacobi '73

Our student body today also reflects the increasing diversity and opportunity within our country. Sitting on those hard wooden Pictured opposite: 1. & 2. As a student at Grammar; 3. Stephen benches in assembly are future business and government leaders and Helen Jacobi at the 150th celebrations; 4. With Headmaster who are even better placed than we were to understand how to Tim O'Connor and President of the Old Boys' Association Grant 4 5 operate globally. That can only be good for a nation whose national Trethewey '76; 5. Stephen - ANZAC Day 2018 presentation.

08 AD AUGUSTA OCTOBER 2019 OCTOBER 2019 AD AUGUSTA 09 DEMONSTRATING THE ART OF GIVING BACK Looking back over 150 years of proud educational tradition, At Jasmax we believe Grammar’s aspirations to be pre-eminent in boys' secondary education have been supported through the generosity of Old great architecture Boys and families. and design can Te Ara Mātauranga: 1916 and onwards – all Honours Boards in the Main Hall, 1922 War Memorial, 1927 Original Gymnasium and bike shed, 1931 Original Library, 1953 War Memorial extension, 1954 Original inspire learning. Sports Pavilion, 1969 Centennial Theatre complex including A history of giving forward Library extension and Swimming Pool, 1978 Gymnasium 1981 Sports Pavilion on the lower field, 1990 Hockey Turf, 1992 We’re a proud Venturelodge, Ohakune, 2006 Sports Centre, 2007 Old Boys' OUR YOUNG MEN ARE FORTUNATE TO HAVE THE FACILITIES THEY DO AS Pavilion, 2010 Changing rooms under Old Boys' Pavilion, 2015 Main Block Extension. Auckland Grammar A DIRECT RESULT OF THE GENEROSITY OF GENERATIONS OF OLD BOYS AND GRAMMAR FAMILIES. WE ACKNOWLEDGE THE FORESIGHT AND NOW WE NEED YOUR HELP School partner. BENEVOLENCE OF THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN BEFORE US. There is a vital and urgent need for this transformational project within our School to better prepare our young men for the future. Construction can only begin once all of the funds are pledged. Just as the iconic Spanish mission style Main Block of Auckland Funds raised to date total in excess of $5.8 million, with a target Just as every student who has attended Grammar has benefited Grammar School makes its presence known as you travel by of $13.5 million. Significantly, each contribution made has been from those students before them, we now ask you to carry this motorway, our exciting new transformational 150th capital legacy the single largest gift ever made by that donor to Grammar. We legacy forward. project – Te Ara M¯atauranga, Pathway to Knowledge and Higher plan to commence construction at the end of 2020, taking 12-18 Education – will become similarly as distinctive. Importantly, it will months. The School's collection of 22,000 books will be retained, Please contact us now. For further information about Te Ara be a building that caters to every student’s learning needs into the and it is paramount to us that this is the case; in fact, it is the M¯atauranga or to speak with a current donor, please contact future. preference of our young men that hard copy books are still issued Amanda Stanes, Director of Advancement, 09 623 5633, 021 689 jasmax.co.nz and available. Our Form 7 students will have a dedicated "rite of 380 or [email protected]. Visit teara.ags.school.nz. When Grammar turned 100 in 1969, the construction of the passage" space, giving them some seniority within the School and Centennial Theatre, Library and Pool was the School's Centenary the chance to socialise and interact as our senior cohort. project. Decades of young men have benefited from the generosity and future thinking of planners before us, leaving We are thrilled to be working with our design partners, Jasmax, their legacy to the School, for which our gratefulness continues New Zealand's leading architects in school design. to this day. Their philanthropy and largesse towards others Jasmax Project Architect, Richard Dodd '73, says, "Conceived clearly demonstrates how giving ahead supports generations of as a metaphorical bridge between Grammar and the wider Grammar young men. community Te Ara M¯atauranga will command a prominent position cantilevering out over the pool with views to the Parents and Old Boys have always recognised the Waitemata and beyond to the Hauraki Gulf. This location provides importance of matching superior teaching with state-of- the potential for a landmark building, and signals to the wider the-art technology and educational facilities. Our great community the changes Grammar is making to prepare staff teachers deserve great facilities. and students for the challenges of the 21st century. Personally, I never imagined as a young Grammar student that one day I would Now, in our 150th year, we are actively fundraising for Te Ara be leading the design team for Te Ara M¯atauranga. It is a privilege M¯atauranga, to accommodate both the academic needs of our to be working on this significant building marking 150 years of young men and their pastoral requirements. This facility will Grammar history." enable students to work in an independent and a collaborative manner, as well as perform the functions that we require to teach To support the fundraising initiative, a group of current and past them social and technological requirements and responsibilities. parents and Old Boys have not only made their own pledged With a building of this nature, we will be able to fulfil what we gifts, but are generously giving of their time to speak with believe is best for our young men. Importantly, Te Ara M¯atauranga potential donors and provide any information required. For further sits very neatly within our 25-year Master Campus Plan as our information about Te Ara M¯atauranga or to speak with a current next major priority. donor, please contact Amanda Stanes, Director of Advancement, 09 623 5633, 021 689 380 or [email protected]. Extended opening hours before and after School will provide individual learning and group tutorial spaces for focused learning. Visit teara.ags.school.nz.

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INTERNATIONAL NEW ZEALAND ECONOMICS ADMISSION TO OVERSEAS UNIVERSITIES YOUNG NATURALIST'S NEW ZEALAND MONETARY POLICY COMPETITION TOURNAMENT CHALLENGE At the end of 2018, a number of our students gained admission into New Zealand The New Zealand Economics Competition has After winning the New Zealand Young grown in size and reputation since its inception in universities across a wide range of courses including the Arts, Commerce, The Monetary Policy Challenge provides secondary school students with an Scientist’s Tournament in Wellington in March, 1997, becoming the largest and most prestigious Engineering, Law, and the Sciences. opportunity to put themselves in the shoes of Reserve Bank economists and Form 4 students Matthew Griffiths and competition of its kind for New Zealand secondary recommend what the Official Cash Rate (OCR) could be. Using the same In addition to students gaining admission here in New Zealand, a large number Ryaan Sidhu were selected to represent New students. information as the Reserve Bank, teams assess the economic conditions of students have chosen to study overseas. The list below provides a glimpse of Zealand at the International Young Naturalists’ facing New Zealand and the outlook for inflation. Each team then decides In 2019, over 2,000 students from 91 schools where some of them have obtained admission. Tournament held in Minsk, Belarus. Between on an appropriate setting for the OCR. This year, the Challenge has been throughout the country entered the competition. The March and August, Matthew and Ryan This list, while not comprehensive, includes students who have indicated to the updated to reflect the new mandate of the Reserve Bank. It also used 50-minute examination paper contained 40 multiple prepared three presentations each on subjects School their choice of university and their courses. videoconferencing to streamline the judging process. choice questions that tested classroom theory and as diverse as 'The Perceived Size of the Moon' general knowledge of current economic issues. Callan Adams Luke Han Haowei Wang and 'The Rate of Reproduction of Yeast Cells'. The team from Grammar, consisting of Form 7 students Mitchell Palmer St Paul's College London School of Oxford University (Governor of the team), Josh Commons, Carl Abi Nakad, Liam Wong, and This year five students shared first place in Division University of Sydney Economics During the tournament in Minsk, they beat Lintao Wang Pan Zhang, made a 3-5 minute video presentation outlining the OCR decision, One (Year 13) of the competition and all of them China, Kazakhstan and Georgia, to find Roni Chapman Yangfangzheng Li University of Melbourne supported by a simple summary of the key points. were from Auckland Grammar School, which is an themselves second place heading into the St Paul's College Imperial College exceptional achievement. The five Form 7 winning Ruiheng Xiao final. In the final, they beat the favourites from Each team member presented at least one piece of economic analysis University of Sydney students were Carl Abi Nakad, Quinn Jackson, Andy Lin University College Switzerland and a strong Croatian team with a or advice, and the Governor of the team presented their OCR decision, Mitchell Palmer, Jiraphat Rattanaprasit Perry, and Thomas Currie University of Melbourne London presentation on 'The Parameters of Producing reached by consensus. All of the team were involved in the economic Liam Wong. Georgian Court analysis, the OCF decision, and the preparation of the presentation and mock Steven Ma Rodger Yang Fire with a Magnifying Glass'. University, New Jersey Monetary Policy Statement. This year, Grammar secured second place in the Northwestern University of Melbourne As overall winners, they each received a competition, following up from winning the National Title in 2018. The team Boyd Curry University, Illinois Gold medal and an invitation to represent Bosco Yue was supported by Head of Economics Mr John Wilson and Economics master St Mary's College New Zealand at next year’s tournament in St. Dinesh Seneviratne Oxford University Mr Frank Haszard. San Francisco University of Melbourne Petersburg, Russia. It is an impressive result to Raymond Zhou Ben Deeley win an international tournament as prestigious Sebastian Stephan St Paul's College Brown University as this and the School will follow the future of FRENCH-IMMERSION WEEKEND Sussex County University of Sydney Rhode Island these two young scientists with interest. Community College Ziyan Zhu Twenty Form 4 and 5 students enjoyed a full French-immersion weekend at Michael Derevianko New Jersey St Paul's College Huia in Term 3. The group spent two days perfecting the art of making crêpes St Paul's College Conor Sutherland University of Sydney and croque monsieur, hiking through the caves at Whatipu, playing pétanque, University of Sydney St Paul's College and watching a French comedy film starring Danny Boon, called 'Bienvenue Matthew Fulton University of Sydney chez les Ch'tis' ('Welcome to the Sticks'). L to R: Carl Abi Nakad, Mitchell Palmer, Quinn University of Melbourne The weekend also involved an intercultural task-based workshop of flax Jackson, Liam Wong and Jiraphat Rattanaprasit Perry. weaving taught in French, organised and led by Ms Nathalie Bourneville from NZ ECONOMICS OLYMPIAD AWARDS the University of Auckland. The boys particularly enjoyed the flavour of the French food and the challenge of speaking French together. OUTSTANDING SUCCESS IN Auckland Grammar students performed strongly in the New Zealand Economics ECONOMICS COMPETITIONS Olympiad this year with Form 7 students Mitchell Palmer and Pan Zhang earning a Gold Award. In 2019, Prefect Mitchell Palmer was the first Grammar student to win a Gold Award in the New Following registration in April 2019, a one-hour online test of 30 multiple choice Zealand Economics Olympiad. questions was completed. A few of the questions required an explanation to justify the choice of answer. Mitchell was also Governor of the Auckland Grammar School team who were runners-up in the From the online test results, a shortlist of competitors was made. These students Reserve Bank's Monetary Policy Challenge, where were invited to a day-long event in Auckland on Saturday 4 May. This event teams simulated the creation of a Monetary Policy shortlisted competitors and judges were present to select the final five students to Statement and the setting of the OCR. make up the New Zealand team. Above (L to R): Ryaan Sidhu and Matthew Griffiths, winners of the International Young He was selected to represent New Zealand at the Naturalist's Tournament in Belarus. International Economics Olympiad in St Petersburg, Russia, but he was unable to attend due to a clash with the World Schools' Debating Championship.

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NZQA PREMIER AWARD BASKETBALL INTERNATIONAL YOUNG PHYSICISTS' CYCLING TOURNAMENT 2018 Head Prefect Felix Marcon Swadel received a prestigious NZQA Premier Award for his exceptional North Island Championships New Zealand Scholarship results in the 2018 The Under 20A squad of Dan Barclay, Cody Examination Series. Felix was one of 11 Premier Boness, Barnaby Clegg-Shaw, Lachlan Dickson and Award winners who received their awards from the Jacob Rackham won in convincing fashion to beat Minister of Education, the Honourable Chris Hipkins, Palmerston North Boys' High School. In the junior at the 2018 New Zealand Top Scholar Awards individual events, Nate Boness produced some Ceremony, held in the Great Hall at Parliament on excellent performances placing first in the Under Wednesday 1 May. 14 Criterium and second in the Road Race. In the Felix gained Outstanding Scholarships in Calculus, senior individual events, Cody Boness placed third in Chemistry and Latin, and Scholarships in Geography, the Under 17 Road Race closely followed by Jacob Health and Physical Education, Physics and Statistics. Rackham sixth and Tom Waters 14th. The Under He was also a dual award winner at the Awards 17 Criterium was dominated by Grammar riders Ceremony, receiving a Top Subject Scholar Award as with Cody Boness placing first, followed by Jacob the highest achieving student in an individual New Back row (from left): William McLeay, Caleb Landon, Liam Ward, Jerry Liang, Rackham second and Tom Waters third. In the Under Zealand Scholarship subject, namely Latin. Felix is Oliver Gibson, Luka Vea, Logan Simpson. Middle row: Theodore Brothers, 20 Criterium Ollie Grave finished in ninth place, while currently studying a BA/BSC in Latin, Mathematics Teina Watling, Shravan Dayal, Cody Brown, Tim Sun, Blake Manning, Hone in the Under 20B Albert Moody produced a strong and Physics at the University of Auckland and the Clarke, Mr de Silva (coach U17A). Front row: Toby Caldwell, Jamal Todd, performance to finish second. $30,000 he received as a Premier Award winner, in Daniel Boyd, Karel Petzer, Joshua Muggleston, Eliot Chignell, William Shortt Auckland TTT Finals Shunxing (Daniel) Shu, fourth from right, with Mr Gavin Jennings, far right. addition to significant scholarships from the University In challenging weather, the Senior A team consisting Grammar students performed with distinction again this year in the New of Auckland and working part-time at Soul Machines At the end of the regular season, the Senior Premier team had secured of Dan Barclay, Cody Boness, Ollie Grave, Christophe Zealand Young Physicists' Tournament, placing first and second in the Auckland (an Auckland-based artificial intelligence company), fourth position in the Auckland Secondary Schools' Premier Competition, Kirby, and Jacob Rackham produced an outstanding regional tournament, with the top team in second place in the National final of means he has made a financially comfortable start to producing satisfying wins against eventual winners, St Kentigern College win and ensured that the Grammar Senior Cycling the NZYPT held earlier this year. his tertiary studies. and third placed, Rosmini College, along the way. The top four finish allowed progression to the semi-final of the Greater Auckland Championship, where squad retained the Auckland Team Time Trial As a result of strong individual performances in the National final of the the team was knocked out by St Kentigern College. Champions, with a record set for the fastest lap. NZYPT, two Form 7 Grammar students, Shunxing (Daniel) Shu and Jiahua DEBATING TEAM SUCCESS Needing a first or second to win the overall Auckland Xiao, were chosen as one of the final team of five representing New Zealand National honours have been bestowed upon two team members this year. School Team Time Trial series, the Junior A team of at the International Young Physicists' Tournament 2019 (IYPT) held in Poland. Jaga Mete was selected for the Junior Tall Blacks Team that travelled to Tom Bean, Tom Murray, Edward Pawson, and Olano Daniel's outstanding individual research ensured that he was chosen as the first Greece for the FIBA Under 19 World Cup in July, and Premier Captain Connor Scarlett produced an excellent ride to finish second international student to represent New Zealand in the competition. Comprising Ngan was a member of the Under 17 Men's Team representing New Zealand and retain the Junior Auckland Team Time Trial title. of students from Grammar, ACG Parnell, Manurewa High School, Onslow at the FIBA Under 17 Oceania Championship this month. In the individual points races, Nate Boness produced College and Wellington High School, the team flew to Qatar for final training and Overall, Basketball has had one of its most successful seasons with the a commanding performance to win the Under 14 then to Warsaw, Poland, to compete in the 32nd annual IYPT. Premier Team, Under 17A Team and Junior A Team, all qualifying to play in Auckland title. The Under 17 individual points race The competition consists of five rounds of debates with a world final for the the Greater Auckland Championship. was totally dominated by Grammar Cyclists with top three placed teams (or four if scores allow). The New Zealand team scored The Under 17A Team, coached by Mr de Silva '06 made their way to the Cody Boness finishing first, Jacob Rackham second, consistently well throughout the five rounds of the competition. As a result of semi-final by defeating Rosmini, Pakuranga and De La Salle. Captain Oliver Dan Barclay third, Cody Dalton fifth, and Tom Mullins ending up as one of the top 10 countries, the New Zealand team was awarded Gibson led the team to a convincing victory against Rangitoto College in the finishing sixth. Silver medals. Of the 36 countries that took part, the top 10 places went to: 1. semi-final. The final against St Kentigern College was a close match. Solid Singapore, 2. Germany, 3. Switzerland, 4. China, 5. Korea, 6. Brazil, 7. Ukraine, Debating team students (L to R): Liam Wong, defensive play from Oliver Gibson, Caleb Landon, Toby Caldwell and Luka 8. New Zealand, 9. Sweden, 10. Canada. The USA was 21st , Australia 22nd and Mitchell Palmer, Sebastian Verryt, and Henry Vea, combined with precise ball control from Daniel Boyd and Jerry Liang, and the UK secured 26th place. Jamieson. strong support from Will Mcleay, Teina Watling, Jamal Todd, and Liam Ward, Once again, the New Zealand IYPT team represented their country with pride resulted in a hard fought 49-48 win. The Auckland Schools' Debating Final and Prizegiving and returned with medals showing their depth of understanding and creativity Ceremony saw the Premier team competing against The Junior A Team made the journey to the final look easy, with convincing in the field of Physics. They were supported throughout the tournament Saint Kentigern College. Grammar successfully wins against Orewa, Pakuranga, Southern Cross, and Liston in the semi-final. and with intensive training by leaders from Auckland Grammar School affirmed the motion, 'This house regrets the centrality Under the expert guidance of Mr Mackay and Ms Perrott-Hunt, the team has (Gavin Jennings), Manurewa High School (Fenella Colyer), Onslow College of the All Blacks to New Zealand's culture and developed into a well-drilled unit of skilled players. Leading from the front, (Kent Hogan), Riccarton College (Sue Napier) and Wellington High School identity'. With a unanimous 3-0 vote, the Premier Josh Muggleston and Blake Manning, with support from Cody Brown, set (Kerry Parker). The team leaders were recognised for their international Debating team was awarded the win, with Captain a strong example for newcomers Theodore Brothers, Eliot Chignell, Hone judging experience by being selected to chair judging panels throughout the Mitchell Palmer awarded the cup for the Best Clarke, Will Shortt, Logan Simpson, and Timothy Sun to follow. The final international tournament. Above: Jacob Rackham (#295) and Dan Barclay (#275) Speaker of the event. against St Peter's College was a fitting test that ended with a 49-38 victory. racing in the Points Race in May.

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HOCKEY WEIGHTLIFTING FOOTBALL RUGBY Coached by ex-Black Sticks Coach Mr Kevin Towns, the 1st The New Zealand Secondary Schools Weightlifting XI Hockey team produced results throughout the Auckland Championships in August saw seven Grammar The following Rugby teams qualified and competed in the Auckland Rugby competition, SuperCity competition, traditional fixtures and the students competing. All lifters achieved at least one finals day held at the Marist Rugby Club in August: 2A, 2B, 4A, 5A, 5B, 6A, national Rankin Cup. personal best, with excellent results and placings. 6B, and 7A. Four of the teams went on to win their respective finals; 2A, Josiah Cook was awarded Gold in the Under 15 73kg The Auckland competition was tougher than previous years. 5A, 5B, and 7A. The 2A team showed true Grammar determination to defeat class, Harrison Mortimer received Gold in the Under The team had to play King's College to see who would top their Kelston 19-17. The final exemplified Grammar's season in that the team never 15 89kg class, including a national record, and Ashton pool. This was the highlight of the term where the team were gave up and were always willing to work to improve each week, culminating Greenbury gained Silver in the Open 89kg class. victorious 2-1. The 1st XI played St Kentigern College in the final. in a gripping victory in the final. Both teams created chances and showed high levels of skill, with The team placed third equal overall, equalling their St Kentigern winning 4-2. placing from the 2018 tournament. Gene Brown narrowly missed out on the Bronze in the Open The 1st XI team was unfortunate to suffer several injuries during 73kg class. He managed to lift the bar, but his elbow the SuperCity competition, and suffered two losses to King's grazed his knee at the bottom of the clean part of 2-5 and St Kentigern 0-1. The team dominated the eventual the clean and jerk, resulting in a 'no lift'. However, competition winners Rosmini College, with the game ending in Brown's successful lifts gave him the highest Sinclair a 0-0 draw. With a 0-3 loss to Westlake Boys' High School, the score of all the Grammar lifters. team finished in fifth place.

Form 7 student Thomas Drillien in action. The team had a tough route in pool play at the Rankin Cup TABLE TENNIS Each of the teams played with an excellent spirit and represented Tournament, starting with a 4-2 win over Hastings Boys' High themselves and the School impeccably. The 1st XI team travelled School. Their next game against Westlake was an unfortunate The Premier Table Tennis team demonstrated to Napier for their National Tournament and had high hopes 0-4 loss. However, the team bounced back and showed their strong performances at the National Championships after placing second in the Auckland Premier League behind St potential with an emphatic 9-0 win over Pukekohe High School. in Tauranga. In a repeat of last year's semi-final, Grammar was beaten by top-seeded Burnside Kentigern College. The round of 16 games saw the 1st XI have three further losses High School, who eventually went on to win the against highly rated St Kentigern College 2-4, New Plymouth The team drew a challenging pool, including Napier and Hamilton tournament. The team bounced back from this semi- Boys' High School 1-3 and Christ’s College 2-3. The team Boys' High Schools and St Patrick’s Silverstream. After a draw final loss beating Macleans College 5-2 in the play-off eventually finished in 12th place through an unlucky, inconsistent against Napier, the team defeated both Hamilton Boys' and St for Bronze. Patrick's to top their pool. After beating Hutt International Boys and somewhat disappointing tournament. Further success came in the form of Grammar's in the round of 16, Nelson Boys in a quarter-final and King's The 1st XI had several players represent Auckland in the Under 18 Riley Williams with Sam Hainsworth-Fa'afoo in support. High School (Dunedin) in a semi-final, the team faced Sacred top junior player, David Guo, who went on to claim team – Form 6 students Josh Irwin and James Stables, Prefect The 5A team had a very successful season combining expansive attack with Heart College in the final. The final began well with Alex Smith Gold by beating the top ranked player in the Under Sam Lindberg and captain Ollie Schnauer. Josh was also selected aggressive defence, with a win record of 13 from 13, scoring 607 points for scoring from 30 yards in the 16th minute. Grammar had the 15 National Singles event. All in all, it was a pleasing in the New Zealand Under 18 squad after the Under 18 National and just 27 points against, a season to be proud of and a great way for the opportunity to extend their lead in the second half with a penalty. tournament for the Auckland Grammar School Table tournament. Congratulations to these players on their selections. Form 7 players to finish. The 7A team went into the final as the underdogs, Unfortunately, this was saved and Sacred Heart equalised shortly Tennis team. having lost twice and drawn once with Sacred Heart College during the after. season. However, after taking a 3-0 lead late in the first half they pulled With the score 1-1 at full time, the game went into extra time, together a massive defensive effort in the second half to keep Sacred Heart with Sacred Heart the first to score with a penalty. Grammar scoreless and take the championship. battled to the end for an equaliser; however Sacred took out the The 1st XV won their traditional fixtures beating Palmerston North Boys' High title 2-1. The team had a fantastic week at Nationals and can be School 61-10, Rotorua Boys' High School 21-19, Tauranga Boys College 26-15 immensely proud of their achievements. and New Plymouth Boys' High School 26-7. The victory over New Plymouth Thomas Drillien was awarded the Most Valuable Player award meant the 1st XV retained the Faull Cup for another year. The 1st XV won for Grammar and was re-signed for the 2019/2020 season to the the Grammar vs. King's game 19-15 during the 150th celebrations in a tight Auckland City 1st Team, a professional football side and New and tense game played in front of excellent home support, with Grammar Zealand’s most successful senior club team. regaining the Cooper-Greenbank Cup. The 1st XV finished fourth in the Auckland Competition, with an 8 win, 3 loss record. The 1st XV had an away Roshan Kumar, Finn McCracken and Micaiah Papa have all signed semi-final against King's College and lost 12-22. to the Auckland City Youth Team, a representative side that puts them on the pathway towards representing the Auckland City 1st Congratulations to the following players from the 1st XV who were selected Team. They join recent leavers Sam Bottomley '14 and Matt Ellis for the Blues Under 18 squad: Joshua Fusitua, Finau Halafihi, Konrad Lotu- '14 in the Youth Team. I'iga, Saia Moala, Tuamu Maka, captain Zach Patai, and Rylee Samuela. In The Rankin team 2019. Players in action at the Table Tennis National addition, Finau was named in the New Zealand Secondary Schools' team and Championships in Tauranga. Saia was named in the New Zealand Secondary Schools' Barbarians team.

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WINTER CONCERT SERIES MINISTER'S PLATE AND JUNIOR KBB MUSIC FESTIVAL STUDENT-RUN PRODUCTIONS AWARD WINNERS This year, there were six senior and four junior Grammar was one of this year's top performing schools at the finalists from a range of year levels including last annual KBB competition across the entire Auckland region, year's winners, Form 5 student Leo Larsen (piano) receiving a number of special prizes, a top four placing, three and Form 7 student Haochin Zhang (violin). Golds and a Silver award across the six ensembles. The evening was adjudicated by Old Boy John The Big Band, directed by Mr Eddie Hare, received a Gold Award, Eady '82, who won the inaugural Minister's Plate and trophies for the Best Ballad, and best soloist(s) in the Jazz competition on the clarinet in 1984, before winning it Band category. They were also selected as one of four Big Bands for a second time in 1986. to perform at the evening Gala concert, performing 'Hello' by Lionel Ritchie and 'Don’t Change Horses' by Tower of Power in a Announced by Mr Eady, the Junior Winner was sold-out Holy Trinity Cathedral concert. Form 4 student Connor Fraser (violin) for his piece, Legende, Op. 17 by H. Wieniawski, and the Senior The Premier Concert Band, directed by Mr Barry Wasson, The Symphony Orchestra performing 'Carmen ad Celebrandum'. Winner was Form 7 student Ruiqi Shi (bassoon) for received a Gold Award, and the trophy for the Best Performance his piece, 3rd movement, Bassoon Concerto in F of a New Zealand Work in the Concert Band category. The annual Winter Concert series held in Term 3 features all of Above left: Lead characters (L to R) Gertrude (Thomas Manson), King Hamlet Major by J.N. Hummel. the School's large instrumental and vocal ensembles. The first Grammar Virtuosi, directed by Mr Chris Adams, received a Gold (Ben Ross), Ophelia (Oliver Christie); Above right, Justin Thyme (Sam Miller). concert featured the two choirs - Grammarphonics and Grammar As usual, the standard was incredibly high, Award in the Chamber Orchestra category. Virtuosi also received Voices, plus the Premier Concert Band and Symphony Orchestra. showcasing a diverse range of instruments and an judges' considerations for Outstanding Soloist, Best Berformance The Case of the Prince Formerly known as Hamlet Grammarphonics began with a set of three songs, conducted by (A Justin Thyme Mystery written by Bruce Kane.) impressive display of both musicality and technical of a New Zealand Work, Best Performance of a Baroque Work Mr David Hamilton. The Premier Concert Band, conducted by Mr accomplishment. The Minister's Plate Music and Best Performance of a Classical Work. Dashiell Hammett meets William Shakespeare in this re-creation of 'The Barry Wasson, performed two items, with one featuring Form competition recognises the achievement of the finest Maltese Falcon' and 'Hamlet'. A hard-boiled private eye, Justin Thyme (played The Symphony Orchestra, directed by Mr Adams, received a 5 student Leo Larsen as piano soloist. Grammar Voices gave a solo musicians at Grammar in any given year. by Sam Miller), is summoned to Elsinore Castle by King Hamlet (Ben Ross), Silver Award, narrowly missing out on a Gold by two percentage repeat performance of one of the works written for the 150th only to find that the old man has been poisoned. Thyme agrees to the King's In 1984, the late Mr Merv Wellington, Minister of points, and also the trophy for the Best Soloist for their celebrations; T ¯o ku Whare, by Mr Hamilton and Mr Neitana Lobb. dying wish that he help his son to avenge his death. The only problem is that Education at the time, officially opened the Auckland performance of the first movement of Bassoon Concerto in F Grammar Voices performed three popular 20th century the old man dies before he can tell Thyme who poisoned him. Grammar School Music Suite. He presented a Silver major by Carl Maria von Weber, with Form 7 student Ricky Shi songs. The Symphony Orchestra then performed early New plate to the School, which has become known as the as soloist. The Symphony Orchestra also received a Joyce Fisher In his search for the old man's murderer, Thyme meets Gertrude (Thomas Zealand composer Alfred Hill's Symphony No.5 ''Carnival'. The Minister's Plate. Two years later, the Amos family Mentoring Award. Manson), the King's voluptuous widow, who cannot wait to bury the old man concert concluded with the second work written for the 150th donated a similar plate, establishing a Junior Award. and marry his brother Claudius (Ben Ross), who in turn, cannot wait to bury Achieving at a consistently high level across all categories is celebrations, Carmen ad Celebrandum, by Mr Adams, with Form Thyme. Congratulations to all finalists and to the Music a testament to the students involved, the huge amount of 7 student Milutin Jovic performing the baritone solo and Grammar Department staff for their generous efforts in working practice, commitment and effort, particularly with their additional Voices joining the singing of the School song with the audience. Then there is Prince Hamlet (Tobin Wood) who doesn't know what he wants, with these students. involvement as part of the sesquicentenary celebrations, as well The second concert began with a performance by the Pipe as well a femme fatale by the name of Ophelia (Oliver Christie) who wants as the quality of the musical direction and music programmes at Band and included Scottish dancers, followed by the Weird and everything, including Thyme. the School. Wonderful Symphony Orchestra performing a self-devised work, 'Passacaglia', utilising a PVC pipe, bowed glockenspiel, xylophone and vibraphone, and wine glasses as instruments. Grammar Virtuosi performed two movements from Geminiani's Concerto Grosso No.3 op.3 and Mr Hamilton's work 'The Rising of Puanga'. Cast performing a scene After the interval, the Wind Band, conducted by Mr Wasson, from 'Per Angusta No performed a set of three items. The Jazz Combo performed two Augusta', one of two items, including a composition 'Men with Ven' by ensemble student-led productions. leader, Senior Prefect Ben Lerner. The Big Band finished the evening with a set of four charts including an arrangement of Per Angusta No Augusta (written by Form 7 students) Lionel Richie's 'Hello' that began with a contemplative opening Many members of the cast and crew from 2018's 'Pianissimo' returned before moving to an upbeat Latin-inspired second half. The for another student-written play, aptly named 'Per Angusta No Augusta' in Members of the Premier Concert Band performing at the KBB concert ended with 'Don't Change Horses' by Tower of Power, Above: Junior Music Plate winner, Connor Fraser the School's sesquicentenary year. The play is a modern retelling of Julius Music Festival Gala Concert at the Holy Trinity Cathedral. with a 'competition' between vocalists Form 6 student Tivoli Levi (violin), and Minister’s Plate winner, Ruiqi Shi Caesar's escapades in Ancient Egypt, presented in a manner which combines and Form 7 student Watson Filikitonga, and a stunning guitar solo (bassoon), with John Eady '82. the absurdist humour of works such as Monty Python, with all the rebellious by Prefect Elijah McPherson, also Form 7. and indecorous satire you could only find in teenagers.

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PERFORMANCE DAY II CHINESE EXTRAVAGANZA EVENING In August, 150 Grammar students performed in three local intermediate and full primary schools: Auckland Normal Intermediate School, Kohia Terrace School Headmaster's Environmental and Parnell District School.

The Big Band, Concert Band, Grammarphonics, Grammar Virtuosi, Symphony Orchestra, and Wind Committee Planting Day Band presented an hour-long programme at each school, showcasing a variety of instrumental and vocal ensemble music in dedicated performances. THE HEADMASTER'S ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE, ALONG WITH A NUMBER OF COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS, HELD THEIR ANNUAL PLANTING DAY AT THE OLD QUARRY ON SUNDAY 4 AUGUST.

The highlight event for the Asian Cultural Group is the Epsom Girls Grammar School and Auckland Grammar School combined Chinese Extravaganza in July, held over three shows at the Raye Freedman Arts Centre.

Above: Conductor Prefect Danny Chou at Auckland This year's annual performance, now in its 15th year, presented a varied Normal Intermediate School. display of the traditional and modern aspects of Chinese cultural diversity offered by both Schools, allowing students to express their culture and form lasting bonds through their common performance endeavours. The event is AUCKLAND SCHOOLS' JAZZ student run and directed with discrete guidance and assistance from staff in COMPETITION organising aspects of the event.

In August, the Auckland Grammar Jazz Combo and The three very successful shows were a fitting representation of the hours of Big Band competed in the finals of the Auckland Jazz preparation made by the 170 students involved. This year, eight performing Competition at the Point Chevalier RSA, putting them groups delivered polished performances, including the Chinese Band, in the top four groups in their respective categories. Chamber Music, Diabolo, Dragon and Lion Dance, Drama, Mixed Choir, This competition has now grown to feature 48 groups Chinese Modern Dance, and Traditional Dance. from schools all over the wider Auckland region. This was also an opportunity for students from both Schools to engage The Jazz Combo won the Best Overall Combo and in supporting roles through media, backstage groups, and the student a Platinum award against Avondale College, Massey committee. Special thanks are extended from the Asian Cultural Group Students, volunteers and members of the Friends of Maungawhau community group at the planting day. High School and Sancta Maria College. to Mr James Yeh, Mrs Louise White, Mrs Ellen Peacock, Mr Lee, and Each year, members of the Headmaster's Environmental Ms Roseline Klein, contacted both the School and the Auckland Mr Ben Hoang for their dedication to the many rehearsals, meetings and The Big Band took home a Gold Award, with the Best Committee and other School volunteers, along with key driving Council. She was interested in helping to reduce the number of performances. Big Band winner, Rangitoto College, and Sancta Maria members of the project from the local Friends of Maungawhau fast-growing and invasive weeds on the slopes of the No 3 Rugby College and St Peter's College also featuring in the community group, gather together to plant native trees and field, which she would see from her walk to and from work each finals. Senior Prefect Ben Lerner and Form 6 student AUCKLAND PHILHARMONIA SECONDARY shrubs on the School grounds. This year, over 450 plants were day down Clive Road. Ms Klein is a Sustainability Manager in Tivoli Levi received two of the three individual awards SCHOOLS' COMPOSITION COMPETITION laid at the quarry slopes alongside the Hockey turf, with all plants Auckland who leads volunteer groups to control weeds in various for the Most Outstanding Musicians. generously donated by the Auckland Council. local areas. Form 6 student Drew Raby was runner-up for the Auckland Philharmonia The Combo are a self-directed group, putting in many Orchestra Secondary Schools' Composition Competition with his piece This is a great initiative to maintain the grounds in the School Thanks go to Ms van Heerden for organising the Committee hours of practice and rehearsal, selecting their own 'Homage to Nigel', inspired by Black Seeds musician, Nigel Patterson '93. campus, and a public and notable way to enhance the and other School volunteers, and especially to Ms Klein for music and pushing their own development. Drew was fortunate to have his composition workshopped by the Orchestra environment around Grammar and the local neighbourhood. The her organising, liaison and fundraising roles connecting the during the competition. Students were required to write a 90-second piece for Committee, organised by Mathematics master, Ms Annette van School, Auckland Council and the enthusiastic volunteers from a full orchestra inspired by a New Zealander, in rondo form. Heerden, has been tending to the quarry slopes by the Hockey the Friends of Maungawhau towards the enhancement of the turf for a number of years now, after a member of the public, Auckland Grammar School environment and local community.

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PRESENTATION TO ALMA DAWSON, 25+ YEAR SUPPORT STAFF MEMBER BOYS AND THE ARTS: GREAT MINDS, BIG HEARTS STAFF VS. PREFECTS SPORTS GRAMMAR ABROAD MATCHES During the 150th celebrations, Mr Rex Millar, Rugby: A number of Staff returned to play after who taught Maths and Physics at Grammar "Creativity and the importance of it in boys' education. It is about taking last year's excellent performance, and were from 1956 to 1961, presented a silver dish to risks and can be a journey for many young men to put their story out looking to maintaining their winning streak.

Headmaster Tim O’Connor. there for others to see, hear and experience." However, some excellent play saw the Prefects secure a 29-19 win and receive the Morris Boot Rex, known by his students as 'Spider', taught In June this year, HOD Art Ms Sarah Bluett attended the International Boys' trophy. Mathematics to the same class of young men Schools Conference hosted by Selwyn House School in Montreal city, a private three years in a row: 3A (1957), 4A (1958) and independent boys' school located in Westmount, Quebec. With an abundance of 5A (1959). In appreciation of his excellent, intelligent, highly skilled and experienced educators and mentors, the conference demanding teaching and in recognition of offered information to extend Sarah's teaching and learning, both in the classroom around 1,000 enjoyable hours together, and in the wider school community. Particularly enlightening were the stories and the students presented Rex with the silver experiences shared by many educators from around the world to support and dish. One of these students was Dr Alastair enhance boys' education. MacCormick '57. Sarah was impressed by Sonia Lupien, a researcher who spoke in detail of Rex also coached Hockey at Grammar. He the impact of stress on children under the age of 10 years old, then becoming left the School to become HOD Maths and teenagers, what their stress triggers are and how to notice the signs. She also noted Michael Reichert's book, How to Raise Boys. "Building relationships, trust Physics at Rangitikei College, a post he held All smiles after the Prefects reclaimed the and loyalty is the focus for young men – from there, once they have established for 30 years until his retirement. Rex is proud Morris Boot trophy from the Staff team that he was able to "give rural students a this, they will then want to learn from you." Another speaker emphasised the Grammar standard of teaching." In returning importance of storytelling. "Sitting around the fire pit" and sharing stories is a Football: With the Staff wishing to maintain the silver dish to Grammar, Rex hopes it may technique used in many schools and is an important part of every young man's their winning run, the Prefects tried their become an annual award to a staff member for learning and leadership. hardest with a strong performance. After mathematics teaching. initially taking the lead, the Staff hit back with Above: Alma Dawson with her granddaughter, Danielle Chew, and great- In our sesquicentary year, Sarah was interested to note the emphasis placed at the three goals before a missed penalty and a late granddaughter, Isabelle Chew. conference on the importance of an Old Boys' Association, with the latest research second by the Prefects set up a tantalizing showing that the key reasons for old boys continuing their connection with a school When Alma Dawson began work at Auckland Grammar School in 1967, she would finale, but the Staff held on for a 3–2 win. type up the handwritten exam scripts from the masters on her manual Underwood are loyalty, respect and the opportunity to serve others or to "give back". Basketball: The inaugural fixture between Staff typewriter. She became proficient at typing up scripts in English, German, Latin, "Thank you again for the opportunity to attend this conference. I highly encourage and Prefects resulted in a convincing 38-16 win Japanese and French, plus Mathematics (which also seemed like a foreign language staff to apply for the next conference in Barcelona. It was an incredible opportunity, for the Prefects. Possession and shot selection to her). During her 25 years of service to the School, technology moved from I have learnt so much and I was very fortunate to have been able to attend." manual to electronic typewriters, and eventually to computers. Today, at 90 years of was equal for both teams; with the difference in age, Alma sends texts to her grandchildren and regularly sends emails to her friends the finishing, where the Prefects demonstrated and family. superior prowess in their accuracy.

Alma started work at Grammar in a 'non-specific role' as a part-time clerical assistant under the Headmastership of Sir Henry Cooper. Her son, Michael John THE SIR JOHN GRAHAM Above (L to R): Dr Alastair MacCormick former Dawson ’67, also attended Grammar. Alma recalls the Centenary in 1969, "which Grammar master Rex Millar and Headmaster MEMORIAL AWARD was a huge event", and recalls the construction of the Centennial Theatre, the Tim O'Connor. Director of Sports Development Mr Dave Swimming Pool and the Library. "They have filled the yards up with new buildings Askew, who was awarded the Sir John now. Not a lot has changed: the Great Hall looks the same, but so much else has Graham Memorial Award as the Headmaster's changed." BILL BRINSLEY, 25+ YEARS Council Scholarship recipient in 2018, travelled Mr Bill Brinsley started at Auckland Grammar She recalls that in the early days, the students wore English-style caps but only put to the United States in September, where School in September 1993 as the Theatre them on and pulled up their socks once they were inside the School grounds. There he observed several sports programmes Manager. During his 25 years’ service, Bill were no female teachers when Alma started at Grammar, and only a handful of and visited a range of coaches. His itinerary has acted as the Lighting Designer, Technical women support staff, including Isobel Wells (Clerical Assistant to the Headmaster included the University of California, Berkeley, Manager and Production Manager of 1944-1961) and Jennie Stobbart (Headmaster’s Secretary 1962-1979), with whom the Olympic Training Centre in San Diego and approximately 40 productions and has provided she worked closely for many years. the West Point Military Academy. Dave was the unique and skilled services expected in hosted by Mr Tom Billups, Professional Coach, Later, she worked under Sir John Graham. "He differed in his style of leadership in such a professional theatre environment. Bill Mr J.D. Stephenson, the USA Rugby High that he asked staff members to, "Call me 'John'". She recalls that it was under his was acknowledged for his lengthy and loyal Performance Director and Dr Craig Yunker, leadership that women started working at Grammar as teaching staff. Alma was service to the School in the 2018 Chronicle. Director of Competitive Sport and Physical one of hundreds who attended his funeral in 2017. Examples of students' artwork; Ms Sarah Bluett. Education, at these organisations, respectively.

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International School Tours Tibbs House Boarders THE 2019 TOURS PROVIDED OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS TO EXPERIENCE TIBBS HOUSE OFFERS OUT-OF-ZONE STUDENTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO ATTEND FOREIGN ENVIRONMENTS AND CUSTOMS, OFFERING ANOTHER DIMENSION IN GRAMMAR. DIRECTOR OF BOARDING, MR DANIEL ORAM, INVITED CURRENT THE DEVELOPMENT OF GRAMMAR YOUNG MEN. STUDENTS AND PAST PARENTS TO SHARE THEIR THOUGHTS.

Western Heritage Tour: The 24 students and three staff who went on 2 3 the Western Heritage Tour returned home after a whirlwind expedition of experiencing the art, architecture and culture of Europe. With temperatures soaring during the seasonal heatwave, the group began their trip visiting Greece, then across the Adriatic to Italy, where they visited many of the best sites in Rome, Venice and Florence. Next they saw the South of France, then Paris, and ended the tour in London.

Master in Charge of the tour, Head of Languages, Mr Warren Buckingham '85, said that although he has led many Western Heritage Tours. "This trip stands out both for the sheer volume of sites we were able to visit, the baking 40°C heat we enjoyed for much of the time, and the wonderful determination of all who took part, to learn about and experience to the fullest 1 possible extent the cultural heritages we encountered. This was a brilliant opportunity, fully realised." 1. Farmers from Morrinsville, Kelvin and Lynette Zander with sons Warrick '98, Liam '02, Kurt '06 and Quin '12 who all boarded at Tibbs Spanish Language Tour to Spain: Accompanied by Head of Spanish, House. 2. Jahko Tohaia, Zane Shackleton, Angus Baker. 3. Cooper-Connell Scholarship recipient Teina Watling. Ms Michelle McNeill, and Spanish teacher, Ms Montserrat Tremoleda, 13 Lynette Zander: (parent and former Matron at Tibbs House). Angus Baker: Form 3, from Gisborne. "The support and rivalry are students arrived in Barcelona to embark on the Spanish tour. "Because we believe that a good education sets you free, amazing for increasing your own performance. You want to beat The group spent just two days in Barcelona, before heading to Valencia to Auckland Grammar School was always going to be our first your brothers but see them do well at the same time. It has a real stay with their host families. They spent the next six days in full Spanish choice. Our sons entered into the hostel life as young boys and family atmosphere, just like real brothers." emerged five years later as well educated, confident, young immersion, attending classes at the Taronja Spanish School. The School Teina Watling: Form 6, from Palmerston North, recipient of the men. They made lifelong friendships there; something that organised a number of activities such as a paella party, a paella cookery class Cooper-Connell Scholarship. "Going to a Kura Kaupapa M¯aori for is affectionately known as the 'broad brotherhood of Tibbs with Chef Nando, a salsa dance lesson, guided tours of Valencia, and a beach my first 12 years of schooling meant coming to Grammar was a House'. Our sons have all been given numerous opportunities to party on the final day. big change, but it has opened my eyes to different cultures and experience academic and sporting pursuits throughout their time The students returned home with a deeper knowledge and appreciation of ways of learning. I have been challenged academically, socially at Grammar; all leading them along the long path to reach their the Spanish language and culture, and a strong desire to return to Spain some and in sports, and have been fully involved in the Kapa Haka ropu full potential in life. We are extremely grateful for the role that day in the future. (group), taking on leadership opportunities which have helped me Tibbs House has played in our family’s life." to grow as a result. I am so proud that I have been able to stick 1st XI Hockey Development Squad Tour to Melbourne: Eighteen Zane Shackleton: Tibbs House Head Prefect, from Pukekohe. with Kapa Haka at Grammar, as it is something that I am very students travelled to Melbourne to take part in the School's 1st XI Hockey "You learn to do everything: getting up, making your bed, being on passionate about. I am also really pleased that I have been able to Development Tour. The team played their first match against Camberwell time, making your own lunch, organising your study, etc. When I learn more about my iwi and whakapapa through students at the Grammar School and secured a 5-2 win. This was a positive performance go home I find myself doing things without my parents asking me InZone hostel. against a side that included a number of talented opponents. The next game to. I have developed great friends, surrounded by my 'brothers', against Scotch College was a tight contest, with the fixture ending in a 4-4 "Had I not received the Cooper-Connell Scholarship I may have 24/7. Having a dedicated time to do prep each night is really draw. The team's last game of the tour saw them take on Penleigh and taken a more relaxed approach to my secondary schooling, but amazing. You can really see how the time and effort put in creates Essendon Grammar School who toured New Zealand last year and were the opportunity to come to Grammar has really pushed me and results." Zane's brother, Form 5 student Jarrod Shackleton, also hosted by Grammar. With Grammar in control for the majority of the game, motivated me to do well in my schooling. Overall, having the boards at Tibbs House. the end result was a 7-4 win. opportunity to come to Grammar through the Cooper-Connell Jahko Tohaia: Form 5, from Bombay. "The best thing is being scholarship has opened up so many windows for me and I can The time away concluded with an AFL game at the Melbourne Cricket surrounded by like-minded people who all really want to do well. only imagine how many ways the scholarship has changed my Ground, a venue the tour participants had enjoyed a tour of earlier in the That makes me want to do well too. The gap tutors are really life and future. From the great education to the great people and week. "The AFL fixture was an impressive spectacle, and it was a fitting way helpful, and give us extra tutoring if we need it." teachers I have met along the way, I can only be grateful." to end a successful tour."

24 AD AUGUSTA OCTOBER 2019 OCTOBER 2019 AD AUGUSTA 25 FUNDRAISING EVENT ACADEMIC ENDOWMENT FUND

Ladies' Night Out Augusta Fellowship Luncheon

THE WOMEN OF AUCKLAND GRAMMAR SCHOOL JOIN TOGETHER TO AID AND OUR AUGUSTA FELLOWS AND THEIR PARTNERS ARE INVITED EACH YEAR TO A SPECIAL LUNCHEON. WE ARE HONOURED TO ACKNOWLEDGE SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT AND FUTURE SUCCESS OF OUR YOUNG MEN. THEIR GENEROUS COMMITMENT TO GRAMMAR.

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Ladies' Night Out will be held at Graeme and Robyn Hart's magnificent summer house in Glendowie: an unmissable evening of 3 4 fundraising, fun and entertainment. Above: 1. Wilbur Dovey '55 receives his regalia from Headmaster Tim O'Connor as one of the 14 new Augusta Fellows this year; 2. Back Held on Friday 18 October, this year Grammar is leading an Items will be auctioned throughout the night with contributions row (L to R): Gary Craig '57 and Ross Craig '53, Middle row: Nick Davenport '70, Brian Adamson '51, Jeff Blackburn '67, Sandy Grigg '54 exciting new initiative that may become a regular in the calendar made by a wide range of supporters. and Dr Harry Delamare '57, Front row: Mary Davenport, Lynette Grigg, Jeanette Blackburn and Rosemary Delamare; 3. Maxine Ward, for the women of Grammar. Kathleen Novak, Rob Kirkpatrick '64, Jeanette Kirkpatrick, John Novak, and Murray Ward '58; 4. New Augusta Fellow Brian Adamson '51 We hope to continue the women of Auckland Grammar School (left) speaks with former master and past parent, Ian Ready. This fundraising event, Ladies' Night Out, brings together initiative format in 2020. Make sure that you are registered on Grammar women to hear a special address by Headmaster Tim our online community for information on future events. Visit On Wednesday 9 October, the annual Augusta Fellowship Fellowship Luncheon: brothers Ross Craig '53 and Gary Craig '57, O'Connor in a convivial setting. community.ags.school.nz to register today. Luncheon was held to thank our bequestors and their families Brian Adamson '51, Nick Davenport '70, Wilbur Dovey '55, Harry for their support of Grammar today and into the future. We were Delamare '57, Jeff Blackburn '67, and Sandy Grigg '54. This is an opportunity for Grammar - in its 150th year - to Visit teara.ags.school.nz for more information on our 150th fortunate to welcome the new Board Chairman Mark Sandelin '75 acknowledge the women who stand behind and beside our legacy campaign, Te Ara M¯atauranga. These donations have an enormous impact on our ability to as our speaker for this year’s luncheon. Grammar men, focusing on the future by supporting our 150th support our teachers and students through the Academic We warmly thank our supporters for their generous contributions. legacy campaign, Te Ara M¯atauranga - Pathway to Knowledge and This year we are fortunate to have been notified of 14 new Endowment Fund, and we warmly thank our bequestors for Higher Education. bequest commitments to the Auckland Grammar School their generous support of our School. Foundation Trust, including the following who attended the

26 AD AUGUSTA OCTOBER 2019 OCTOBER 2019 AD AUGUSTA 27 Giving Back to Grammar PHILANTHROPY

THE SCHOOL AND THE FOUNDATION TRUST WOULD LIKE TO THANK THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE AND ORGANISATIONS FOR THEIR GENEROUS SUPPORT The Power of Giving OF AUCKLAND GRAMMAR SCHOOL, OUR TEACHERS AND OUR YOUNG MEN. THIS LIST INCLUDES DONATIONS MADE FROM 01 APRIL 2019 TO 30 THE ACT OF GIVING CAN IMPROVE THE WELL-BEING OF OTHERS. SEPTEMBER 2019. SOME OF OUR DONORS CHOOSE TO GIVE ANONYMOUSLY. MOREOVER, PHILANTHROPIC ACTS SPREAD VERY QUICKLY SO THAT ONE SIMPLE ACT OF GIVING CAN CREATE AN ENDLESS RIPPLE EFFECT. ACADEMIC Prof A.C. and Mrs A. Kirkness TE ARA MĀTAURANGA Dr R.D. Kirkpatrick ENDOWMENT FUND Alan and Rina Kolnik Mr D.N. Atkins Mr D.R. and Mrs B. Appleby Mr D.N. Lala Mr A. Eady and Ms D. Brown Mr L.G.A. Baggott Lamont Family Mrs A.K. Eady Mr G. Barfoot Mr A. and Mrs S. Lamont Mr C.D. Forrest Dr M.J. and Mrs C. Barnes Ms B. Liang and Mr H.B. Duan The Huband Family Mr V.G. Bartley Xianjun Liu Family Mrs J. and Mr P. McWilliams Mr C.D. and Mrs P.J. Batts Mr J.H. Lockington Professor M.J. O'Sullivan Phillip and Treacy Bell Mr D.A. and Mrs R. Lyon The Hon A. and Mrs K. Ryall David and Deidre Botting Mr V. and Mrs N. Magnusson Mr D.B. Seymour Mr N.S. and Mrs S. Bowden Sir Colin J. Maiden Dr E. Situe and Dr N. Vasan Ian, Kyoko & Alex Brahne Mr C. and Mrs J. Mathias Leave a lasting Mrs P. and Mr E. Wright Reuben Broom Mr D.A. McArthur Mr L. Wu and Mrs Z. Huang Mr G.D. Brown Ms C. Meechan legacy to K.W. Hou Family AUGUSTA 2015 Scott and Jennie Milne Grammar and A.B.F. Chen Family Owen Morris '43 (in honour of) Mr W.G. Bray Scott Clark Mr B. O'Leary and Ms E. Long make a real Mr S.R. and Mrs W. Cotter Mr M.H. and Mrs M.C. Clark Mr I.C. and Mrs N. Packwood difference Mr M.J.M. and Mrs R.K. Rose Greg and Debbie Cook Dr C.W.E. and Mrs M. Palmer Stephan Family Graham Coop and Harold Coop Dr P.J. and Mrs B.A. Raudkivi Leaving a gift to Grammar Grammar 150th Rugby supporters (L to R): Prefect Cameron Macfarlane, Head Prefect Dr M.H. Cooper Sam and Shelley Ruha in your Will is a contribution BEQUESTS Miller Hawkesby, Form 7 student Quinn Jackson, and Prefect Zac Morrow. Dr H.A. and Mrs A.J. Crawford Mr G.B. and Mrs M. Ryder second to none. Dr G.N. Marshall The Hon Sir R.O. Douglas Sandelin Family Grammar's 150th capital legacy me who will directly benefit from Te Mr R.F. Wilson Mr J. Espie Mr D.B. Seymour project, Te Ara M¯atauranga, will be an Ara M¯atauranga, coming from a line By making this commitment Robert Falvey Mr S. and Mrs J. Shaw extraordinary space in which to develop of Grammar men, I understand and to the School, you are ensuring SCHOOL SUPPORT Findlow Family The Rev L.W. Simpson our young men and teachers. appreciate the recurring process of that The Grammar Way "paying it forward". Where I personally Barfoot & Thompson Mr P. and Mrs S. Fletcher Mr S. Smith and Ms J. Bray Adrian Littlewood '87, Form 3 parent, continues to be advanced for benefit from the generosity of Old Boys Blue Sky Community Trust Mr B.W.C. Forster Storey Family Te Ara M¯atauranga donor: "We chose and friends of Grammar in my frequent future generations of young Milestone Foundation Deborah and Ross George Mr A. Valabh Grammar for our son, not just because use of our fantastic facilities, for example, men. North and South Trust Mr S.J. and Mrs C. Goldwater Mr K. and Mrs K. Waetford I am a proud Old Boy, but because the Centennial Theatre, Old Boys' The Lion Foundation Grant and Lisa Graham we knew the education he would get Mr R. and Mrs J. Wall Pavilion, Sports Centre, and Main Block Whatever the size of your gift, Youthtown Grassroots Trust would help set him up for life. We Mr G.R. and Mrs P.E. White Extension, those who follow me will know that your contribution Mr D.G. and Mrs D. Gribben understood that even though Grammar Mr M.L. and Mrs R. Whittington likewise benefit in the same way from makes a difference. STUDENT HARDSHIP is an exceptional school, it is still a state Gunson family Mr D.N. and Mrs J. Wiles the Te Ara M¯atauranga project." FUND school, and will not receive Government Mr C.F. Hart Mr R.J. Winthrop If you would like to know Mr M.S. Kang funding for this project. So we have When we join all our contributions Hinton Foundation Dr S. and Mrs L. Wong more, please contact Mr G.W. Numan chosen to donate to Te Ara M¯atauranga, together, we can make a significant Mr H.D. Hooper Mrs B. Zhang and Mr X. Che Daniel Reddish on Dr A.T. and Mrs S. Wong and stand with the Headmaster for the impact as a community. For further Mr P. and Mrs S. Hucker Mr A.S.T. Wong We would also like to thank our six future for all our boys." information, please contact Amanda 09 623 5412 or Mr H.G. and Mrs G. Kasper Mr S.S.P. Wong donors who have chosen to remain Stanes, Director of Advancement, 09 [email protected] or Mr J.N. Keesing Miller Hawkesby, Head Prefect 2019: anonymous. 623 5633, 021 689 380 or a.stanes@ags. "While I am envious that it is not visit ags.school.nz/bequests. Mr D.R. Kenny school.nz. Visit teara.ags.school.nz.

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Student Services at Grammar Grammar Memorabilia

FOUR YEARS AGO, THE SCHOOL RESTRUCTURED STUDENT SERVICES TO ENSURE DO YOU HAVE ANY GRAMMAR MEMORABILIA, SUCH AS UNIFORMS, THAT STUDENTS HAVE ACCESS TO A RANGE OF SUPPORT IN THEIR LEARNING CUPS, PHOTOGRAPHS, OR MEDALS, CURRENTLY TUCKED AWAY? JOURNEY AT GRAMMAR, AND BEYOND. WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU.

Our counselling staff are qualified and registered counsellors who Part of Grammar's current Archive collection is a set of six challenge and develop the neuroscience and historical drivers of representative Hockey and Cricket caps worn by Maximus our young men's decision-making processes, working closely Joseph Bay who attended Grammar from 1920-1926. He was with the student. Most often the counsellor has the luxury of a a fine Hockey player, playing in the School's 1st XI in 1925, and one-one meeting, rather than trying to develop processes within a captaining it in 1926. He attended Otago University College, classroom setting. which he represented in Hockey. In 1932, 1934, and 1935 he represented New Zealand at Hockey. Counselling staff often work with outside psychologists, family support services and government agencies facilitating change and Contact Archivist/Historian Mr Peter Stanes '58 if you have any support. In the restructuring process, it was felt that by having items of Grammar memorabilia, email [email protected]. Above: (Left) Prefect Maximus Bay '20 in 1926; six representative four core staff who were prepared to work across both spaces, caps for Hockey and Cricket worn by Maximus Bay. with the skill to build further knowledge to link teaching and learning in those areas, it would allow young men to initially work with only one person across the traditional support boundaries.

The four trained Student Services counsellors look at what is driving a student's decision-making, working with them in a Above (from left): Mika Taito Counsellor; Graeme Martin HOD, coaching capacity to develop more resilience around an approach HOF Student Services & Career Counselling; Ellen Peacock to a subject. This includes providing the student with tools to Counsellor; Richard Knights Vocational & Assisted Learning, better understand study techniques, how they learn, or to set Student Pathways Coordinator; Karen Osborne Gateway goals around habit development. Subject choice discussions Coordinator; Chris Porteous Counsellor; Meena Nathoo Student becomes a natural starting point to then work on goal setting and Services Office Manager; Graham Edwards HOF Vocational & Stay connected Become a host family achievement. Assisted Learning. with Auckland Grammar School with Auckland Grammar School 'STAR' funding and the 'Gateway' programme are two Now in its fourth year of operation, a more holistic approach to programmes supportinthat the Ministry of Education funding As a valued member of the Grammar community, Each year the School welcomes students from supporting teaching and learning programmes at Student Services supports. The School has also recently purchased 'SchoolTV', we would love you to become part of our Grammar around the world to join the Grammar community, has been extremely successful. One of the benefits noted by which is proving to be an extremely effective digital platform to Online Community. Once you have logged on, from Asia, Europe and South America. many students and parents is the ability of Student Services staff support the parent community, and can be found on GrammarNet. to take a solution for one issue that a young man already sees you will be able to register for events, view photo in one area of his life and apply it to another area. For example, galleries, find Old Boys, plus much, much more. We are looking for host families willing to assist with a student may demonstrate resilience in sport and collaborates the integration and well-being of these students. A A 'PATHWAY' TO weekly hosting fee is paid one month in advance. well in his band practices, and experiences success in both. This SUCCESS To log on and join us, just head to: process is called 'uncovering a positive narrative'. community.ags.school.nz Japanese and Chinese martial arts use Contact us at the International Department for more Traditionally, student services have two groups of staff: namely, the character for 'pathway' which is information on 09 623 5419, email s.heslin@ags. careers advisors and counselling staff. Our careers advisors assist taken from Taoist philosophy. Young If you would like any help, please email us at school.nz or apply online via the School website. senior students who are not going to university to work towards men know their destination and [email protected] targeting an apprenticeship or cadetship as a full option. This see those ahead of them achieving area has been further developed in the junior school to help our success; this encourages them to find young men understand the links between subject choices now their own pathway to success. and career options in later years. Linking with a counsellor who can move across coaching, mentoring and counselling skills in A well-known Chinese whakatauki #grammarpride www.ags.school.nz teaching and learning, careers and the counselling contexts has (saying) in Student Services is: "A big journey starts with a small been the desired outcome. At its core, it is a collaborative space. step." (Lao Tzu)

30 AD AUGUSTA OCTOBER 2019 OCTOBER 2019 AD AUGUSTA 31 TERM DATES AND NOTICES

GATEWAY WORK EXPERIENCE PROGRAMME

The Gateway programme offers Grammar students extremely "Gateway was a unique opportunity which gave me skills and valuable on-the-job experience as they consider possible career experience within the Sound, Light and Entertainment industry. options, helping them to transition from School to either the It has shown me the wide variety of jobs and opportunities workplace or tertiary study. By gaining knowledge, experience available. I very much enjoyed my time with Oceania Productions and an understanding of their chosen industry, students will and wish I had been able to do more work placements, because be better positioned to make an informed decision about their of all the different people I met and the variety of jobs I did. proposed career direction and whether or not it offers a realistic Gateway has helped me kick start my career working in the and attractive future for them. entertainment industry. Thank you to Oceania for their support of the Grammar GATEWAY Programme 2019." (Form 7 student Jacob Mossman.)

Work experience placements and courses are on offer for all Form 6 and 7 students in a wide range of industries.

For more information, please contact the Gateway office in Student Services or contact Gateway Coordinator Karen Osborne on 09 623 5402 x562 or [email protected]. You can also Old Boys' News visit ags.school.nz/at-grammar/student-services/gateway.

Left: 1. Zac Coleman (Building, CRATE Innovation); 2. Jamie Silvester (Aviation Engineering, Air New Zealand); 3. Jayden THE OLD BOYS' ASSOCATION HAS HAD A LOT TO CELEBRATE AND Wong (Retail, Rock Shop/KBB Music); 4. Haroon Larracas REFLECT ON AS THE GRAMMAR COMMUNITY EMBRACED THE SCHOOL'S (Dentistry, Belich Dental); 5. Jacob Mossman (Production Lighting 150TH YEAR IN A FINE COMMEMORATIVE, MULTI-GENERATIONAL FASHION. and Sound, Oceania Productions). 1 2 It was an honour for the Old Boys' Association to be involved but to act as a conduit for Old Boys to stay in touch and to remain TERM DATES AND HOLIDAYS in the 27 events over nine days and we congratulate the 150th informed about the School, its activities and news. FOR TERM 4 2019 AND TERM 1 2020 Organising Committee, including the School, the Development Our Annual Dinner and presentation of the Augusta and Lion Office and the teams of volunteers made up of many willing Awards in the School's 150th year will be held on Thursday 7 Old Boys, for their dedication and hard work which ensured the TERM 4, 2019 (8 WEEKS) November at Eden Park This evening is always a highlight for the celebrations were such a success. The convivial manner in which Association and will be particularly so as we honour four Augusta Monday 14 October Term 4 starts the events were conducted and enjoyed was a tribute to all awardees who have made their mark in their respective fields. involved. Monday 28 October Labour Day holiday The awardees this year are Alan Galbraith QC '57, Dr Alastair The integration of the School and students into the events MacCormick '57, Scott Milne '69 and Peter Thompson '76. Wednesday 4 December Prizegiving and Term 4 ends brought a poignancy to many as they were able to see how the We will also be presenting the Lion Award at the Annual Dinner. School, whilst retaining many of its traditions, has also changed 3 4 The recipient of this year’s Award is Fady Mishriki '95, an and adapted over time. The pride of the students in their School TERM 1, 2020 (12 WEEKS) internationally-recognised entrepreneur and innovator, and co- was always apparent when they were asked to take centre stage, founder of wireless charging technology company, PowerbyProxi. Wednesday 22 January Term 1 starts as demonstrated at the haka before the rugby, the musical and cultural events or merely showing people through the School. Please do come and join us to meet and celebrate a special year Monday 27 January Auckland Anniversary holiday for Grammar and the Awards. It is always an experience to meet It was a privilege to mix with Old Boys, some of whom had and hear from the awardees as they recall their life experiences Thursday 6 February Waitangi Day holiday travelled from around the world to be at the 150th celebrations. and their remarkable contributions to business, arts, academia, They were delighted to be able to meet current students and to Friday 6 March Staff Only Day sport, and public service. reconnect with fellow Old Boys and their School. Thursday 9 April Term 1 ends Per Angusta Ad Augusta. It was a reminder for the Old Boys' Association of the importance of providing support to the School and as a channel for Old Boys to remain connected to the School and fellow Old Boys.

Furthermore, the 150th celebrations emphasised how important it is for the Association to continue to be able to fulfil its role as a contributor and participant in the governance and structure of Grant Trethewey '76 5 the School. The Association aims to not only support the School, President of the Old Boys' Association

32 AD AUGUSTA OCTOBER 2019 OCTOBER 2019 AD AUGUSTA 33 2019 Augusta Awards 4. PETER THOMPSON '76 Peter attended Grammar from 1976-1979 in the D stream. He THE ANNUAL AUGUSTA AWARDS HONOUR OLD BOYS WHO HAVE MADE AN attended St Thomas’s Primary School in Kohimarama 1967-1975 OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO OR DEMONSTRATED LEADERSHIP IN THEIR before going on to Grammar. Peter is the grandson of Mr Maurice PROFESSION, THEIR COMMUNITY, NEW ZEALAND, OR THE WORLD. Thompson, the original 'Thompson' in the Barfoot & Thompson team which started in the early 1920s. Now, 95 years on, those family links are still important to the company; his daughter Paula joined Peter in the firm as the first of the fourth generation, 1984-1992 and was Chairman of the Board 1993-1998. He 2019 AUGUSTA AWARDS followed by her cousin Matthew. was foundation Chairman of the New Zealand Education and This year Sir Ron Carter '48 was invited to present the Augusta 1 2 Scholarship Trust and Chairman of the NZMA Academic Advisory He started out in 1981 in the rental division at the Otahuhu branch Awards at the Annual Awards Dinner, to acknowledge his Board. of Barfoot & Thompson. He was made a Director in 1997, and continuous involvement with the School over the past 48 years. ultimately became Managing Director of Barfoot and Thompson in Alastair has many years' experience across a range of public 2005.Peter takes care to balance all aspects of his life, spending 1. ALAN R GALBRAITH QC '57 and private companies, including new venture companies with a time with his wife and daughters, plus balancing his commitment LLB (HONS), BCL (OXON) technology focus. His corporate and consulting assignments span to the family firm and his passion for sport. An intensely loyal the business, government, not-for-profit and university sectors Alan attended Auckland Grammar between 1957-1961. He played person, he leads a very supportive culture within Barfoot & in Asia, Australia, New Zealand, the UK, and the USA. He is also Cricket and Rugby in second and third level teams, represented Thompson while continuing to achieve impressive growth. Chairman of the Business Innovation Centre Advisory Board for Grammar in Athletics, and managed to survive in the A stream Auckland University of Technology, with extensive involvement in Giving back to the community is a major focus for Peter, who academically. At the end of his time at School, Alan was awarded the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation through PECC and APEC. has a special interest in the Starship Foundation. Peter has held the Torch of Tradition jointly with his friend, Gary Craig '57. 3 4 several directorships over the years, including being on the Board Over the last 15 years, Alastair has been active with innovation Alan attended the University of Auckland where he graduated of Auckland Rugby for eight years, and since 2002 been a Board in New Zealand in the IT, biotech and health fields. He was from 2003-2005 and in 2008 was made an Honorary Life member with a LLM (Hons). He was awarded a Rhodes Scholarship in Member of realestate.co.nz, an industry web portal company. appointed to the New Zealand Government Innovation Board of the Association. 1967 and gained a BCL in 1970 at Oxford University. Alan went Also since February 2002 he has been a Director of the New in 2011 and is a member of the Callaghan Innovation Grants to the Bar in 1979, was appointed a Queen's Counsel in 1987 Scott was also Chairman of the School's 150th steering Zealand Realtors Association. He was awarded Life Membership Committee. Previously, he was Chairman of Connect New and since then has been very actively engaged in a wide variety committee, following in the footsteps of his father, Mr John Milne of the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand in 2011, and was Zealand, a programme to network technology companies and of litigation in all New Zealand courts and, prior to appeals being '39, who was Chairman for the Centenary celebrations in 1969. made a Life Member of Auckland Rugby in December 2017. leverage the experience of the Connect networks in the US and abolished, in a number of Privy Council appeals. Europe. Alastair is also Chair of the New Zealand Education and He was a member of the Public and Administrative Law Reform Scholarship Trust and the Winston Churchill Memorial Trust. Committee, the Legislation Advisory Committee, Deputy Chairman of the Broadcasting Commission and a member of 3. D. SCOTT MILNE '69 GRAMMAR’S LION AWARD the Racing Industry Board. For the last 10 years, he has been a MPS. DIP PHARM Fady Mishriki '95, a former Tibbs Professor John Boys, Professor Patrick Hu and others, who Deputy Chairman of the Sports Tribunal of New Zealand. Scott attended Grammar from 1969-1973, and was a Prefect in House boarder, is a globally- infected him further with a passion for the technology. With the transition to Masters athletics Alan has continued to 1973. He was prominent as an actor in Theatre productions and recognised entrepreneur and compete, winning several New Zealand and Australian age group he won the prize for junior reading, the Catherine Stevens prize He founded PowerbyProxi in 2007, with a mission to design and innovator, most widely known track titles, a world title over 1500m and a 10km title on the road. for reading and the Martin Sullivan prize for public speaking. He develop safe, high efficiency and high-density wireless power as the co-founder of wireless He has also had an active involvement in thoroughbred racing and was on the School Chronicle Committee and was in the 2B rugby products. In 2017, Apple acquired the company. charging technology company, breeding including as the joint breeder of the last New Zealand team in 1972 and 1973. PowerbyProxi. Now the Managing Director at Apple's Auckland Technology horse, Prince of Penzance, to win the Melbourne Cup, now the He graduated with a Diploma of Pharmacy, retail pharmacy from Centre, Fady continues to make a significant contribution to subject of a recently-released film 'Ride Like a Girl'. Born the eldest of four children the Central Institute of Technology. In 1982, he joined Peter current and future technology. In addition to his work with to Coptic Egyptian parents on Wylie and became a partner in Wylie Chemists in Remuera. PowerbyProxi and Apple, Fady has served on the international 2. DR ALASTAIR MACCORMICK '57 the Island of Bahrain, Fady's He was an Auckland City Councillor for two terms (2001-2007) board of the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) since 2013. WPC BSC, MCOM (AUCKLAND), MA PHD (YALE) fascination with electricity for the Hobson Ward and he became a Justice of the Peace. is the organisation behind Qi (the equivalent of Bluetooth or Wifi, started at a young age, when he cut through an extension lead Alastair attended Grammar from 1957-1961. He was a Prefect in He was operations manager for Ecolover Limited 2007-2012, but for electricity) which enables wireless charging. with a pair of scissors to try and make the power jump through 1960-1961 and was awarded a Williamson Scholarship and the chief executive of 'Fathers Who Dare Win' 2012-2015, World the air. Beyond this, Fady’s commitment to foster the next generation Tomlinson Memorial prize. Vision, Vision Partner 2013-2016, and since April 2016, Executive of Kiwi innovators and entrepreneurs has seen him maintain Director of New Zealand Self Medication Industry Association. Fady immigrated to New Zealand in 1998, and it was then, while Alastair was Dean of the Business School at the University of an ongoing involvement with a number of initiatives with the completing his final years of schooling at Auckland Grammar Auckland for 14 years, subsequently serving terms as Deputy Scott was on the Board of Trustees of Auckland Grammar from University of Auckland – including both the Engineering Dean's School, that he met his future PowerbyProxi partner, Kunal Vice-Chancellor and Acting Vice-Chancellor, and is an Emeritus 1998-2006. He was on the executive committee of the Old Boys’ Leadership Programme and the Velocity Challenge (Business Bhargava '65. Later, while completing his studies at the University Professor. He was Vice-President of the Old Boys' Association Association in 1998 and from 1999-2002 was a Vice-President of School), and he was recently inducted into the Chancellor's Circle. of Auckland, he met leading pioneers in wireless power, from 1975-1978, was President 1979-1980 and made an Honorary the Association. He was President of the Old Boys' Association Life Member in 1985. He was on the Board of Trustees from

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Look Where They Are Now Ian and his wife Meg travelled from the UK. He attended in 100th for me when I was at School, and involved lots of rehearsals celebrations in 1969, and recently gave a presentation to the and practice – rehearsing after school four days a week plus London Old Boys' gathering on his return to Grammar for the lunchtimes. Grammar definitely gave me the discipline and work OUR FOUR 'BRING BACK AN OLD BOY' COMPETITION WINNERS SHARE THE 150th celebrations. ethic needed to be able to follow my chosen path. The music HIGHLIGHTS OF THEIR VISIT BACK TO GRAMMAR FOR THE 150TH CELEBRATIONS. masters who made a particular impact on me were Mr Jack East MAT FIELDES '85 who was extremely supportive of my musical interests (and we Mat attended Grammar from 1985-1989 as a boarder at Tibbs still stay in touch today), and Mr Melvyn Brady who was a very GORDON ANDREASSEND '48 House. He travelled from New York to attend the celebrations and good trumpeter and really understood the jazz idiom. He was very MBE FNZIS FHKIS MRICS participated in many of the musical events. encouraging and pushed me a lot.

"I learnt of the 150th more than a year before the event, and "It was a real honour to return to Grammar as one of the Bring "I was super impressed with the music during the 150th signed up for all of the events. I was delighted to be one of Back an Old Boy competition winners, and it gave me the chance celebrations. Eddie Hare did a great job with the Jazz Combo the four fortunate winners of the 'Bring Back an Old Boy' to think about my time at the School. I was always in the A and the Big Band, and Chris Adams was amazing in the way he competition with travel arrangements to and from New Zealand stream, academically. Before I started Grammar, back in the stepped up with extreme poise to take over from the injured managed for me, and I want to express my thanks to the Old Hawkes Bay, I had a competitive spirit and always wanted to Barry Wasson. I loved playing with the Ottignon brothers Boys' Association, and the generous sponsors, Fortis Travel, for be the best in whatever I did. I played in the top Form 3 cricket (Matthew '91 and Aron '96), and we have kept in touch since providing this assistance. My arrival in Auckland was timed to team, but when I discovered I had no natural flair for cricket, I School days. give me the opportunity to attend the AGM of the NZ Institute concentrated on music (I couldn’t believe how fast the Form "It was great to be part of so many of the events at Grammar over of Surveyors earlier in May. As I had hoped I met schoolmates 5 cricketers bowled!). I know that my Headmaster of the time the celebrations, and I really look forward to being more closely I may not have seen for 60 years. Right from the start of the (Sir John Graham) was very keen for me to pursue an academic associated with the School when I am (eventually) based back in celebrations, the programme went extremely well and I enjoyed career, but he was also instrumental in my winning the Woolf Above (L to R): Gordon Andreassend '48, Ian Phipps '59, Mat New Zealand." nine days of a wide range of activities. Fieldes '85, and Fraser Ellis '05. Fisher Trust, Sir Henry Cooper Memorial Award Scholarship that "The assemblies throughout the week had an Old Boy speaker, enabled me to follow my musical ambitions. FRASER ELLIS '05 giving an address on his school years, and the benefits of a IAN PHIPPS '59 OStJ LCP DipEd (Adv) FCollP MCFHP MAFHP "Music gave me the opportunity to mix with students from other Fraser travelled from the UK to join in the 150th events. He Grammar education. All were well respected products of the academic streams and from all walks of life. Grammar's culture of attended Auckland Grammar School from 2005-2009. School, and I am sure their words were inspirational to all. On the "It was a huge honour to have been selected as one of four encouraging an individual to be the best they can be really worked first day of the celebrations, I asked to be seated with class 4B, recipients to re-join the Grammar family in Auckland last May. "The 150th reunion was a special experience for me. Firstly, as my first class at Grammar. The Prefect allocated to get me there, My wife and I were very warmly received by students, prefects, one of the Bring Back an Old Boy competition winners, the prize Below: 1. Barbershop quartet in 1989 (L to R): Warren asked if I was good for the stairs, and we headed up to the top staff and the organising committee. Memories came flooding provided an unexpected trip home to visit my family and School Buckingham, Rowan Collinson, Mat Fieldes and Ashley Brown, all tier. I immediately felt at home. back, long-lost associations were renewed and new ones formed. friends, and secondly, it reinforced what a privilege it is to be an class of '85; 2. Fraser Ellis '05 in Form 3D; 3. Ian Phipps in Form There is something very special when you walk up Mountain Old Boy of a School with such an impressive and proud history. "The Prefects were most impressive in their manner and bearing. 3; 4. The Three Musketeers', Grammar Tramping Club 1951 (L to Road, pass through the archway, pause alongside the names of I attended the Intergenerational Breakfast with 10 of my mates, The Head Prefect spoke publicly several times in a most self R): Garth Barfoot '49, Peter Aimer '48, Gordon Andreassend '48. fellow lost Old Boys inscribed on the memorial plaques and then where Grant Fox and Graham Henry were interviewed. It was assured and competent style. They all showed good leadership, turn to read again the bold motto over the entrance: 'Per Angusta memorable to see how their stories and experiences of Grammar especially in conducting tours of the School that were interesting 1 2 Ad Augusta'. entertained tables of Old Boys from a range of generations, and and informative. It was fabulous to yarn with contemporaries how they encouraged conversations between us that were full of such as Garth Barfoot '49, Bill Price '48 and Sir Ron Carter '48. "The celebrations were a kaleidoscope of magnificent events. fond recollections of our own times at the School. Sir Ron gave a great address to one of the assemblies. It was From the wonderful musical performances, rich with living wonderful to meet once again with some of the trampers from cultural diversity and acceptance; gleaming boards looking down "Witnessing the full School haka before the Grammar vs. King's the old Grammar Tramping Club, and to pay tribute to our founder, on the Hall and other places noting exceptional student talent to College 1st XV match was a spine-tingling experience. Along with the late Dr George Marshall '38. displays of high-quality work and superb educational opportunities the 10,000+ strong crowd, it built the atmosphere for what was presented throughout the classrooms. The walls were lined a thoroughly enjoyable game of rugby, with a result fitting for the "The beautiful singing and musical performances staged at with photographs of past and present sporting prowess, and celebrations. The School tour also brought back many special assemblies and evening programmes were an absolute delight the buildings and grounds integrated previous, present and far- memories from my School days. In chatting with the not-so- to the ear. There is such an incredible raft of talent within the reaching proposals to provide the very best of facilities to support recent Old Boys, I found it incredible how we all agreed that the students of the School, and their Grammar staff mentors. From each and every student and member of the teaching staff. smell of the Main Block sticks with you through the generations. the Headmaster and through to all of the staff, the masters show 3 4 the same devotion to academic excellence that I was privileged "I was privileged to sit once more in the middle of the assembled "I want to acknowledge the huge amount of work and planning to experience nearly 70 years ago. Auckland Grammar School is talented and positive students, to experience that hush that that went into organising the 150th celebrations. Thank you to clearly in the very best of hands." falls throughout when the bell is rung and to join in singing the Scott Milne and the 150th committee as well as to all the staff School song once more. It was exciting to realise how much has from the Development Office for creating such a memorable Gordon started at Grammar in Form 4B in 1949 after moving to changed since I was a lowly Form 3 student, to be stirred by the occasion for all Old Boys involved. I look forward to the 200th Auckland from Christchurch. He has worked around the world as use of M¯aori and to see the increased range of opportunities on year of celebrations!" a Registered Surveyor, and travelled from Hong Kong to join the offer. Yet above all, the ethos is as strong as ever, encouraging 150th celebrations, where he has been living and working for over Our sincere thanks to Fortis Travel for organising all flight every young man to be the best that he can be in this superb 30 years. arrangements for our competition winners. School."

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NEW YORK REUNION - Monday 23 September LONDON - Thursday 26 SEPTEMBER Headmaster Tim O'Connor and Board Chairman Mark Sandelin '75 travelled to New York to meet with Old Boys and members of the Headmaster Tim O'Connor and Board Chairman Mr Mark Sandelin '75 then travelled on to London where an evening reunion was held at Grammar community, memorably hosted by Max Gimblett '50 at his art studio in The Bowery, New York City. Above: 1. Mark Sandelin '75 New Zealand House. Above: 1. Ian Phipps '59 speaks with new Chairman of the Board Mark Sandelin '75; 2. A group of our most recent (left) with Richard Morris '76 and Gail Miller; 2. Mark Sandelin '75, Helen Klisser-During, Max Gimblett '50; 3. Headmaster Tim O'Connor, leavers; 3. Headmaster Tim O'Connor speaks with Jeremy Leonard '87 (left); 4. Ian Phipps (far left) spoke at the London gathering about Max Gimblett '50 and his wife, Dr Barbara Kirshenblatt-Gimblett; 4. John Millener '58, George Helsby '10, David Whitcher '86 and Ben his experiences at the 150th celebrations, as one of the 'Bring Back an Old Boy' competition winners; 5. Jeremy Leonard and Patrick Phillips; 5. Andrew Hunt '81 (left) and Brian Sweeney; 6. Dr Barbara Kirshenblatt-Gimblett, Ben Norris '03 and Damon Youdale '01. Laffey, both class of '87; 6. Ron Crosby '62 (right) speaks with Joe Gunson '05, a former Grammar master.

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SUMMER IS COMING... UPCOMING EVENTS What better way to enjoy the season than with a glass or two of the 150th commemorative AUCKLAND GRAMMAR SCHOOL Surviving Against the Odds 7 OLD BOYS' ANNUAL DINNER Old Boys' lager. Specially brewed by Brothers NOV Brewery, it is a clean, crisp, refreshing beer Thursday 7 November 2019 perfect for sunny barbeques, restocking the THE INCREDIBLE SURVIVAL STORY OF BRAM ULJEE '50 AND Eden Park, AGM 5.45pm fridge, or as a Christmas gift for your Grammar HIS FAMILY UNDER THE JAPANESE OCCUPATION OF Dinner 6pm, Tickets: $95 family and friends. The lager was well-received events.ags.school.nz THE DUTCH EAST INDIES (NOW INDONESIA). during the 150th celebrations and is now in limited supply. Show your Grammar pride and OLD BOYS VS. 1ST XI CRICKET order a tray of this limited edition lager today Bram (born Abraham Edouard Uljee, of "Another hurdle I had to overcome was 8 MATCH by visiting the Brothers Brewery website: NOV Dutch Indonesian descent), enjoyed a that my general knowledge was poor Friday 8 November 2019 brothersbeer.co.nz/products/the-old-boys- privileged colonial childhood on a tea as the Japanese Occupation Forces had Auckland Grammar School lager-24-pack. estate high up in the mountains of West forbidden us to go to school. Little by Java, where his father was in charge of little, I managed to catch up and I owe my NOTE: The lager is sold as a 24 pack and CLUB 70 2,000 workers. Bram was cared for and classmates a lot for understanding and standard shipping rates apply. Old Boys receive 28 Thursday 28 November, 10-11am NOV taught by a nanny and governess, and his supporting me. A few names that I can free shipping when purchasing three or more Berkeley Cinema, Mission Bay, Auckland family had a cook and chauffeur. All that remember are the late Johnny Wrathhall trays by using the discount code OLDBOYS Associate Headmaster Mr Ben Skeen will changed when the Japanese invaded the '50, Don Cameron '50, Don Burney '50, when ordering. discuss his time at the Rugby World Cup Dutch East Indies in 1942, and his father and Ron Marsden '50. Above: Bram Uljee '50 at Grammar in was taken as a prisoner-of-war. Bram, his 1952 (bottom row, far left), with Master "Our sports field bordered the fence of ERRATUM OLD BOYS' CHRISTMAS DRINKS mother, and younger brother were forced 5 Mr A.J. Simpson. Mt Eden Prison and we could look down Mr John Scott '48 was incorrectly listed as Mr John Scott '46 on page Thursday 5 December 2019 to leave their possessions behind and DEC and see prisoners cracking rocks with 44: 'Register of Authors from Auckland Grammar School and their Old Boys' Pavilion, 6-8pm make a daring escape to a family farm challenges to overcome, as in those big sledge hammers. Wilson Whineray Books' in Ad Augusta May 2019. We apologise for this error. close to where his father was interned. days no support services were available. '48 was Head Prefect and I caught up After the war, Bram's father was We had to rely on the kindness of New with him a few years later at Massey QUIZ MASTERS released, but they were immediately Zealanders to find housing and the basic University. The masters were kind, fair thrust into the Indonesian Freedom War, necessities of life. There were plenty and supportive, I remember Mr Stein, Mr The annual Grammar Old Boys' Pub Quiz was held in when the Indonesians turned against of jobs available but New Zealanders Adam, Mr Jepson and Mr Thorburn. September at Brothers Brewery in Mt Eden. the Dutch in a bid for independence. were wary of employing foreigners "In my second year, I felt fully at ease The family was lucky to survive, with and recognising their qualifications. My With four (and a quarter) teams made up of Grammar at Grammar but still managed to score many Dutch people murdered during the father had managed a large tea estate in Old Boys, supporters and affiliates, the evening found its several hits from the cane. I recall with hostilities. Fortunately, they were one of Indonesia employing 2,000 workers and rhythm with Michael O'Connell '04 as compere and lead great pleasure, on the last day of the two boatloads of Dutch evacuees to be had to do manual labour in the large meat questioner, who remained calm under technical pressure School year that we were allowed to welcomed to New Zealand in 1946. Bram works here in New Zealand. and attempted bribery. Answers in various formats were break the canes into little pieces. Looking still has the original clipping from the New accepted; from a range of written, drawn or mimed. "Our family was fortunate to have many back, my time at Grammar played an Zealand Herald on Good Friday that year, benefactors to help with housing and For the first time, a mostly-female team from the Grammar important role in shaping my future. I detailing the boats' arrival. the basic necessities of life. One of Development Office challenged the male-dominated room feel proud to have had the privilege of those was Mrs Florence Grant, who took to rise to second place, narrowly defeated by a team of Bram found it difficult to adjust to his new attending the School." great care of us and knew Grammar plucky and determined Old Boys. life in this country in the beginning, as there was no counselling or help available Headmaster Mr Colin Littlejohn. She duly Bram later attended Massey President of the Old Boys' Association Mr Grant Trethewey to help him recover from the trauma enrolled me at Auckland Grammar, and University, before completing 50 '76 reserved the last word of the evening to protest at his of the war years. But he later thrived, it was there that my journey in a new years of service with the Ruakura inaccurate understanding of 20th century history. For the attending Auckland Grammar School from country began. Agricultural Research Centre. He record, the USA joined World War II in 1941. 1951-1952. Following are some of Bram's "I was placed in class 4A General with and his wife live in Te Puke. Top: Members of the winning team. recollections from his early years in New 'Booky' Bremner as my Form Master. Bram's full story can be read in Zealand, including his time at the School: He was very kind and made me feel Bottom (L to R): John Chisholm '74, Dave McElroy '76, Never Forget, a collection of six welcome. As I spoke little English, I had Keith Turner '75, Gavin Houghton '76, Grant Trethewey '76, "My family and I were early refugees, true stories from World War II, great trouble following the lessons, but Dave Hay '76. arriving in Auckland on Good Friday written by Jo Bailey. The book is 1946. We stood in a new country with Headmaster Mr Littlejohn kindly arranged available in print from jobailey. few possessions and there were many a young Training College student to coach com and as an eBook on Amazon. me in English.

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2019 BLAKE MEDALLIST, SIR RON OLD BOYS GO SURFING CARTER '48 ONZ KNZM By its nature, surfing is an extremely physically demanding sport, Each year, the Sir Peter Blake Trust awards a New Zealander with so how interesting to discover two Old Boys from the same club the BLAKE Medal, an award that recognises and celebrates those the Orewa Longboard Club. whose leadership has helped create a more sustainable future for During March 2019, two Old Boys discovered each other’s School the country and/or globally. association, despite competing in several events together over Sir Ron says his parents instilled in him good values. "You were the years. expected to do your part." A strong sense of service has remained Michael Gray '66 and David Stork '69 are both very keen surfers with him throughout his life, including his five years at Grammar, who have won New Zealand National Over-60s titles. Michael, of which he is still part of the advisory panel. Despite being in A who is from Orakei and President of the Club, won Over-60s title stream classes each year, he never 'crossed stage' to receive 2016 at St Clair, Dunedin. David, from Piha, won the title 2017 at a class or subject prize, but his masters said he was "keen, in his home town. Both are still competing strongly on the New intelligent, hard-working and industrious." Sir Ron became a partner of the company in 1965 at just 30 Zealand circuit with David also gallivanting around the globe to Sir Ron completed his engineering degree and post-graduate years old and held both the CEO position from 1986-1996 and contests. Chris Fougere '86 is current President of Surfing NZ. study at the University of Auckland, one of two great decisions the Chairman's role from 1986 until his retirement in 2001. Sir Michael and his wife are active Augusta Fellows and greatly he has made in his life - the second was to marry his wife Lewell, Ron says his choice to become an engineer meant he has spent enjoyed the 150th having had their son James Gray '98 at Lady Carter. His career has included the founding of the firm his career surrounded by smart, logical people whose work Grammar. Both David and Michael are now retired but intend to Beca, Carter, Hollings and Ferner, eventually becoming what is necessitated collaboration. Sir Ron's extraordinary contribution continue surfing for at least three more decades and win more known today as Beca Group Ltd. The company has over 3,400 was celebrated in 2014 when he joined the ranks of the Order of titles. staff worldwide and was the driving force behind such projects as New Zealand, where only 20 living New Zealanders are members the Sky Tower in Auckland city. in the Order at any given time. "Mine has been an interesting life." Opposite: Grammar Old Boys Michael Gray '66 and David Stork '69

JUNIOR TALL BLACKS The Junior Tall Blacks finished 13th at the Under 19 World Cup in AWARD-WINNING FILM-MAKER, the first non-Muslim drama series, 'House of Abu Yousseff', Greece, after a 76-70 win over the Philippines in the playoff for ANDREW HUNT '81 filmed in Ramallah, Palestine, broadcast throughout the Arab 13th position. Included in the team is Old Boy Tom Higgins '13. World. He was consulted by the BBC on a 30-episode drama Based in New York, Andrew Hunt '81 is an award-winning writer, The win wrapped up a solid tournament for New Zealand, in series in the Arabic language. film-maker, producer, director, artist, musician and humanitarian. which they finished with an overall winning record of 4-3. They Third-generation Grammar student, Andrew’s first love was Andrew’s latest film is a feature documentary titled 'Funny You also claimed a massive scalp in the group stages, beating World basketball, playing in the Grammar Senior A Basketball team Never Knew' about three 1950's American comedians, Imogene No. 2 and beaten semi-finalists Lithuania 77-75. (1983-1984) under coach Peter Schmidt who went on to coach Coca, George Gobel and Martha Raye, as re-discovered through The young Kiwis also had the experience of playing against the the NZ national team. Andrew was one of the youngest players in the eyes of two contemporary comedians, Fred Willard and Kevin best Under 19 team in the world, USA, as well as fellow finalists, the Countrywide Basketball League. Pollak. The film has won several awards including a Gold Remi Mali. New Zealand finished 11th at the last World Cup in 2017, Award at the WorldFest Houston International Film Festival and His brothers, Nigel '78, Andrew '81, and Deryck Jr '86, plus father and 13th in 2009, when they hosted the tournament. 'Outstanding Achievement in Deryck '54 and uncle Graham '59 and grandfather Noel Hunt '27 Filmmaking: Editing' at the 20th are all Old Boys. He was a founding member of the New Zealand annual Newport Beach Film band 'Houseparty', an early pioneer in the Kiwi Hip-Hop scene Festival. Above: Jimmy Neesham '04 and Lockie Ferguson '05. which became internationally known when it changed its name Andrew will be returning to BLACK CAPS JIMMY NEESHAM '04 AND to OMC (Otara Millionaires Club) and released the single 'How Bizarre'. Auckland at the end of 2019 LOCKIE FERGUSON '05 with his wife, Joy, who is a Andrew moved to Egypt where he worked with the urban poor in Congratulations to the Black Caps who made it through to the fashion designer, and their two Cairo, then to Beirut working with those who had lost their sight final of the ICC Cricket World Cup after a thrilling 18-run victory sons, who hope to continue the during Lebanon's 17-year war and later to Kurdistan to work with over India at Old Trafford. The team took on England at Lord's Hunt tradition as students at an NGO delivering medical supplies to remote villages. Cricket Ground, with both sides gaining 241 to force the final into Grammar. a Super Over, where the Black Caps needed 16 runs to win. In 2000, he started his own production company, Tu Meke Above: Andrew Hunt with his Gold REMI Award at the 52nd Productions, and his wide-ranging interests have led him to While the result unfortunately did not go New Zealand’s way, Annual Worldfest Houston International Film Festival earlier this live in seven countries over the past 28 years. Andrew's global two Old Boys played pivotal roles in the final - Jimmy Neesham year, for his documentary film, 'Funny You Never Knew'. perspective and ability to work with diverse cultures has resulted '04 had a brilliant catch to remove batsman Dinesh Karthik, and a in his filming in over 23 countries to date. With his in-depth mature bowling performance from Lockie Ferguson '05 in some knowledge of the Middle East, Andrew was able to consult on high-pressure situations. Above: Tall Black Tom Higgins '15 (back row, fourth from left).

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RECOLLECT YOUR 150TH GRAMMAR'S TROPHIES AND CUPS COLLECTION MEMORIES The Auckland Grammar School online Archives After 150 years, the School has amassed was launched earlier this year and continues Sir William Liley '43 a large collection of trophies and cups. to grow on a daily basis. Around 500 people Of those that are presented each year are currently making regular use of the at prizegiving for sporting and academic 10,500 photos, 384 videos, the School Lists, KCMG FRSNZ achievements, 118 have recently been Chronicles, and Ad Augusta magazines, and photographed and added to the School's much more, which have been uploaded to date, Archive collection. AUCKLAND GRAMMAR SCHOOL PROUDLY ACKNOWLEDGES THE PIONEERING with all of it fully searchable and downloadable A further group of trophies and cups (apart from the videos). This is already a rich CONTRIBUTION MADE TO MEDICINE BY SIR WILLIAM LILEY '43. that are no longer presented will be historical record of the School and Old Boys added to the Archives at a later date. going back to before 1869, with much more still While the histories of a handful of the to be added. Sir Albert William Liley (Bill) '43 was born Sir William was awarded fellowships with Today, Auckland Grammar School trophies and cups have been researched High resolution versions of almost every photo in 1929. He attended Auckland Grammar the American College of Obstetricians proudly acknowledges this pioneering by Archivist/Historian Peter Stanes '58, are held, which can often be made available School from 1943-1947 and was a Prefect and Gynaecologists and the Royal College contribution made to medicine by Sir the Headmaster’s Heritage Committee on request. A small charge for this service and University Scholar in 1947 (top in of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, and William. of Form 7 students has been offered may be levied. The system also allows you to New Zealand). was appointed to the Vatican's Pontifical the opportunity to research the histories Academy of the Sciences, although he upload your School related photos, articles and Sir William graduated from Otago Medical of the remaining items as a School held no specific religious belief. He was reminiscences. School in 1954 and after a period in project. Once completed and added also a Fellow of the Royal Society of New Canberra, he returned to Auckland where to the Archives, each history can be We are very grateful to everyone who has thus Zealand. he worked for the rest of his life, except presented with the trophy or cup when it far donated, or has allowed us to scan, School for a brief time at Columbia University. In the 1973 Queen's Birthday Honours, is presented, thus adding to the value and photos that are missing from the Archives. We Sir William was appointed a Knight interest of the prize. are always on the look-out for other missing In 1953 he married Dr Helen Hunt and Commander of the Order of St Michael photos, and any items of School memorabilia, together they had six children, two of For example, the Alastair Fleming and St George for distinguished service to such as caps, blazers, sporting gear, medals, whom - William Bruce Liley '69 and Memorial Award for Character and medicine. He served as a member of the and so on. John Benjamin Liley '71 - also attended Excellence in Form 3 was presented WHO Expert Advisory Panel on maternal Grammar and were University Scholars. to Auckland Grammar School in 2012. and child health from 1968 and was the Alastair Fleming joined the School Access to the Archives is through In 1963, Sir William was the first in the University of Auckland representative Language Faculty in 2005 and became the School's website, in the 'Our world to discover how to give blood on the Auckland Grammar School the Form 3 Dean. He died suddenly on 28 Community' drop down menu, or by transfusions to unborn babies with an Board of Governors from 1969 until his June 2010 and a funeral service was held going directly to ags.recollect.co.nz. RH blood group incompatible with that unexpected death in 1983. in the School's Great Hall on 2 July 2010. of their mother. This incompatibility Click 'Login' at the top right to bring up An extended biography at that time by can cause the mother’s antibodies to The Alec Ellis Challenge Cup for the the Login page, on which you register Sir John Scott stated that Sir William sometimes fatally attack the baby’s red Senior Tennis Champion was presented with your name and email address. embodied many characteristics which blood cells. by Mr A.J.S. Ellis to the School in 1920 have typified the leaders and giants of in memory of his son, Alexander Ellis, a You will then immediately receive At the time that he entered the field, scientific endeavour in New Zealand. Prefect at the School, who was killed in an email and a password, which you perinatal mortality was about 25%, will be able to change to your own if "He combined top-flight intellectual an accident while boarding a train at New reducing dramatically to 8% after his you wish. You will have access to the ability with practical skills, humanity and Lynn Railway Station on 27 July 1920. The transfusion technique was developed. Archives once this step is completed. humility. His accomplishments indicated Cup was originally for the winner of the He became internationally renowned for to his generation and to those coming School's Lawn Tennis Championship. his outstanding influence in the area of If you have any difficulties if gaining that achievement on a world scale was Above: Sir William Liley as a Prefect in rhesus negative blood incompatibility and If you have trophies or cups that were access, please contact Archivist/ very much within the grasp of dedicated 1947; and in mid-career. developing techniques to improve the presented to an Old Boy, we would be Historian Peter Stanes '58 on 021 185 scientists who chose to return to or health of babies in utero. delighted to add them to our growing 5634 or [email protected]. remain in New Zealand." If you know of any Old Boys who collection. Please contact Archivist/ He was held in wide regard for the warm His ground-breaking prenatal blood deserve to be honoured in this Historian Peter Stanes '58 on 021 185 compassion he showed to his patients transfusion technique has been adopted way, please contact the Editor, Ad 5634 or [email protected]. and for his unassuming charm, marking at maternity hospitals throughout the Augusta, [email protected]. him as a true gentleman. Top: Alec Ellis Cup, Tennis; Middle: Geoffrey world and is estimated to have saved Harding Trophy, Rugby; Bottom: Vaughan many thousands of baby’s lives. Somerville Physical Education Cup.

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THE PATRICK FAMILY BORN IN 1888, ETHEL MARY PATRICK (NÉE TRINER) WAS ONE OF THE GIRLS TO ATTEND GRAMMAR IN 1901. LITTLE DID SHE KNOW THAT SHE WOULD BE

ALEXANDER JOSEPH VICTOR MAVIS STARTING A GRAMMAR FAMILY TRADITION TO SPAN FIVE GENERATIONS. HELEN PATRICK (GORDON) PATRICK (JACK) PATRICK PATRICK PATRICK NÉE ROBINSON ’28 ’30 (DIED WWII) (EGGS) Ethel’s future husband, Andrew Taylor Patrick, a carpenter, immigrated to New Zealand. In 1928, Ethel and Andrew married and had three sons and a daughter. First-born, Alexander Gordon IAN VICTOR ROSS Patrick '28 (known as Gordon), was born VIRGINIA PATRICK PATRICK (BRUCE) PATRICK PATRICK NÉE CLARK (EGGS) in 1914. He had two brothers; Joseph G. ’57 ’60 ’62 (Jack) Patrick '30 (born 1916), who lived into his 70s, and Victor (born 1920), who 1 2 4 attended Otahuhu Technical High School. Victor died aged 22 in a plane shot down over France during World War II. Sister Mavis (born 1925), attended Epsom Girls ANDREW SHELLEY ALASDAIR CATHERINE SHIVA (CARL) ALEXANDRA MUTHU Grammar School, also living into her 70s. PATRICK PATRICK PATRICK PATRICK CARLTON NÉE PATRICK (EGGS) ’88 NÉE SCHICK ’88 NÉE HAY MUTHU Gordon was a talented track cyclist who represented New Zealand at the 1938 British Empire Games and later became 3 5 the national coach of sprints. During World War II, Gordon served as a corporal Above: 1. Ethel and Gordon's wedding 1928; 2. (L to R): Jack, Victor and Patrick; 3. Bruce, in the Royal New Zealand Air Force, was Ross, Gordon and Ian; 4. An extended Patrick whanau gathering; 5. Three generations - EDISON EZRA FERGUSON FLETCHER FORRESTER Bruce, Andrew and Gordon Patrick. VITTORIA AMELIE ARABELLA GISELLE a life member of the New Zealand Mistral PATRICK PATRICK MUTHU MUTHU MUTHU PATRICK PATRICK PATRICK PATRICK Owners' Association and the Commodore (2026) (2021) 2019 (2021) (2023) Ian '57, recalls his own 'extremely degree in London, he declined the trials of the Bucklands Beach Yacht Club. He indifferent and undistinguished career' and married Jinny. Bruce led the Auckland spent many years sharing his skills as at Grammar. "I was a bit offended when Baptist Tabernacle for 16 years and a woodwork teacher and handcrafted Mr Henry Cooper gave me a testimonial latterly has been a full-time student at the sister, Alexandra Helen Romola Muthu and now helps lead a global software When I beat him, he did not pay up. He yachts that are still in commission now. that said I 'would do well in a career not University of Otago studying early New (née Patrick), is an Occupational and Saas company. Andrew and Shelley’s thought it was unfair that I had done one Gordon met Helen and married in 1939, too academic in nature', but in tribute to Zealand history. Environmental Physician and Director, son, Edison, is another future Grammar section of the race by car. My brother and having three sons of their own: Ian him, he was exactly right!" Ian eventually who was a Prefect at Epsom Girls student. I were able to avoid detentions – with Ross '62 left school at 16 and moved to Gordon Patrick '57, Rev Dr Victor Bruce became manager of a metal recycling Grammar School. She is married to the same surname and first letter of our Sydney where qualified as an Anaesthetic Alasdair won a University Scholarship Patrick (Bruce) '60 and Ross Graeme company and in 1972, bought the surgeon Carl and they have three boys. names it was never clear which one of us Technician. In 1982, he became the Head in 1991 and is on the Honours Board Patrick '62. Ian married Diane and had business, building the company into an was supposed to be there." of Medical Gases (Inhalation Therapy) at Andrew and Alasdair started at Grammar in the Great Hall. After studying at two children; Bruce married Virginia enterprise employing 30+ staff. the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital and later in Form 4 in 1988. "We were both in Auckland Medical School he became Alexandra and Carl’s eldest son, (Jinny) and had three children; and Ross Living in Bucklands Beach required Bruce the whole of Central Sydney Area Health 4D. I remember Mr Rory Barrett was a gastroenterologist, working at Ferguson, started Grammar this married Gayle and had two children. to either take a 45-minute bus trip or ride until his retirement in 2010, when he was our Maths teacher. At some point he Middlemore and running the MacMurray year, recently placing second in the Gordon's wife, Helen, tragically died at his bike to School, often beating the bus. the second-longest serving employee at was recognised as being on the 'It’s Centre in Remuera. He lives in Auckland NZ Secondary Schools' Orienteering 47 years old. Several years later, he met He was in the 1964 1st XV, playing with the Royal Prince Alfred. moments like these you need Minties' with his wife, two daughters, and his son, Championships. His brothers will his second wife, Anita Vaccariello, and future All Blacks Grahame Thorne ’59 and TV advertisement, falling backwards Ezra, another future Grammar student. continue the Patrick whanau tradition The fourth generation of Patricks they had two daughters. When Gordon Peter Whiting '60. Bruce was nominated as he made the lift." Both boys played Alasdair’s School memories are mostly at Grammar with Fletcher (2021) and began with twin boys; Andrew Murray retired in 1975, he boasted that he was for the All Black trials in 1970 when he in the top teams of their rugby weight of being mischievous. "I loved school Forrester (2023). Patrick '88, who is married to Shelley, simultaneously receiving the child benefit was the top try scorer of a provincial grades, and "very social" Form 7 cricket. and have some great memories. I recall and Alasdair Bruce Patrick '88 who Our thanks go to the Patrick family for and the old age pension. He died in 2014, rugby team. However, as he was about Andrew studied engineering, worked making a bet with a PE teacher that I is married to Catherine; both couples their willingness and interest in being just short of his 100th birthday. to commence a three-year theological as a producer and media presenter could beat him in the cross-country race. have two daughters and a son. Their interviewed for this article.

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AUCKLAND GRAMMAR SCHOOL WOULD LIKE TO EXTEND ITS CONDOLENCES CYRIL S. BELSHAW '36 PETER KEYS MSTJ '55 MAURICE H. ALLEN '45 AUGUSTA FELLOW/BEQUESTOR TO THOSE FAMILIES WHO HAVE RECENTLY LOST A LOVED ONE. Cyril was a Prefect in 1939. He went NOEL E. ARCHER '55 on to become a colonial administrator Peter attended Grammar from 1955- and economist in the South Pacific 1958, and was a member of the School ROBERT S. BEZAR '56 before completing his PhD in social chess team. He began his work with St LAURIE A. J. BUNTING '60 anthropology at the London School of John in 1963 as the Storekeeper with Economics. He conducted extensive field the Ellerslie Ambulance Division, a role BRYAN W. A. CAMMELL '40 work in New Guinea, Fiji and Northern in which he was very well known and BC. His appointment to the Department respected. ROY W. CHISSELL '50 of Anthropology and Sociology at UBC Due to his exceptional service, as well as PAUL D. CLAPHAM '76 began a long career as an international his willingness to take on public duties academic, observer and writer. Towards GORDON K. COOPER '49 at short notice, Peter was admitted by the end of his life, Cyril imagined a better Her Majesty as a Member of the Order HAROLD R. DARGAVILLE '42 world for his granddaughters and their in 1991. Peter earned his 12-year service children in Creating Our Destiny, based DOUGLAS DEAN '46 medal in 1976 and on the day of his death on the essay entitled 'Choosing our had served 49 years with St John. ALAN Q. DICKINSON '58 Destiny: Creating the Utopian World in the 21st Century', with which he won the CHARLES S. GOLDIE '49 Utopian World Championship in 2005. DAVID GORDON '57 ROBIN M. HARRIS '46 Cyril passed away shortly before his 97th STAFF 1990-2014 birthday. JACK HEDLEY '44 JAMES (JIM) G. FOOTE '40 LYLE (BUZZ) J. WARREN J. ROBINSON '48 David attended Grammar from Form 4 AUGUSTA FELLOW/BEQUESTOR JONATHAN J. HIBBS '71 Jim went straight to university in 1944 MCILRAITH '56 in 1958 to1961. A talented sportsman, JOHN M. ORBELL '49 David was in the 1st Hockey XI 1959- at the age of 16 to study architecture, Buzz was a Prefect in 1948 and a Warren started Grammar as a Form 5 COLIN F. JENKINS '46 1961 and the 1st Cricket XI in 1961. He registering in 1948. He worked in London Sergeant in the School Cadet Corps student in 1950. John was born in Auckland in June was a Master at Grammar from 1990- TREVOR W. LANGLEY '45 (where he recalls a memorable 'almost' attached to the A Company Artillery. He 1936 and passed away in October 2018. In Form 7, he was first in his class. 2014 and coached School Hockey and meeting with Frank Lloyd Wright in also excelled in Athletics. As a member of He was a competitive swimmer and a JOHN D. LANGTON '58 Warren went on to operate a business Cricket teams. 1951), before settling in Auckland, joining the Senior team, he set a School record in dedicated and energetic runner, well into manufacturing marine radios, Marlin WARREN B. MASON '50 Jasmax in 1979 and working there for the 120 yards hurdles and won the Inter- his seventies. In 1997, John became a David died just moments after his Electronics. 40 years as a well-loved and long-serving Secondary Schools hurdles. Distinguished Professor of the College of protégé Jimmy Neesham '04 hit a six into ARTHUR I. MCCUTCHAN '33 member of staff. In his nineties, he was In 1967, he sold Marlin Electronics to Arts and Sciences. His brother Graham the stands during the Cricket World Cup After graduating with a BCom in 1951, PETER E. MORTENSEN '45 still working a three-day week in the Autocrat Radio and founded Rakon Henry Orbell '52 was also a Old Boy, who final. David coached Jimmy, fellow Black Buzz was admitted as a Chartered Auckland office. Industries (RIL). Rakon continues to lives in Auckland. Cap Lockie Ferguson '05, and numerous Accountant in 1952 and later established MURRAY O. NICHOLAS '42 design and manufacture frequency other students, during his more than 25 Jim recalled being very much influenced Orr and McIlraith, becoming a sole control solutions throughout the world. years as a master, Cricket and Hockey ROBIN H. OSBORNE '47 by Grammar Art master, Mr Freddy practitioner. He was secretary, then WARREN N. C. FRASER '41 coach at the School. Beckett. He also saw remarkable changes chairman of the Auckland Anniversary Warren’s friend of 70 years, Barry PAUL PHILLIPS '39 throughout his years in architectural MB, ChB, FRCS, FRACS Regatta and a member of the Royal New Kirkwood '49, remembers him: "He GEVNESH PRASAD '08 practice. was one of the best of our generation. After five years at Auckland Grammar Zealand Yacht Squadron for over 60 years. CAMPBELL (CAM) L. He was a self-taught hi-tech engineer, School, Warren spent two years at JAMES G. ROBERTSON '52 Jim was involved with the design of the Buzz was a stalwart of the Old Boys' MITCHELL '52 entrepreneur, virtuoso radio operator, Auckland University College and four Holy Trinity Cathedral (Parnell) in the Association and made a considerable NORMAN J. RYDER '34 winegrower, and much else besides. He years at Otago University. He practised Cam attended Grammar from 1952-1956 1950s, the Rotorua Hyatt Kingsgate, the contribution to the affairs and activities of was a high achiever with a relaxed and for many years as an orthopaedic surgeon and was a Prefect in 1956. ALFRED E. STAINTON '44 AUT Mana Hauora building, Auckland, the the Association. He was on the Executive unassuming style and he made it all look and was involved in the early days of hip AUT Sir Paul Reeves building, Auckland, Committee 1975-1980, Vice-President He was in the 1956 Senior Athletic team ATHOL TEAL '43 easy." replacements in New Zealand. and was part of the Jasmax team behind from 1980-1983 and President in 1984. and was the School Senior 220 yards and ARTHUR (EVAN) THOMAS '50 Museum of New Zealand Te Papa In 1990, he was made an Honorary Life Warren is survived by his wife of 63 His career included a range of medical 440 yards champion, setting records of Tongarewa, Wellington. Member of the Association. He went on years, Marjorie. roles, including Consultant Specialist 24.2 secs. and 52.4 secs., respectively. PETER TRICKETT '48 to serve as a member of the Grammar Orthopaedic Surgeon, Middlemore Jim died peacefully surrounded by family GRAEME J. WOODS '48 in March 2019. Board of Governors from 1984-1988 and Hospital, Auckland from 1962-1992. as an Advisor from 1989-1991. Warren died on 10 July 2019.

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'THE GRAMMAR WAY - 150 YEARS OF AUCKLAND GRAMMAR SCHOOL' BY SCOTT STEVENSON '90 (SOLD OUT) To coincide with the School's sesquicentenary celebrations, a • IN–HOME CARE • PALLIATIVE CARE SOLD OUT 150th commemorative book was launched, The Grammar Way - • POST OPERATIVE • 24 HOUR CARE 150 Years of Auckland Grammar School. The book is a wonderful Annual Appeal in Recognition legacy piece that articulately narrates the School’s history over 150 years. Each chapter is designed to allow readers to digest the of Great Teaching content through a thematic approach that brings to life the stories and features of yesteryear via the leadership of the School's Headmasters over time.

With a foreword written by former Chairman of the Board, Mr Jeff Blackburn '67, and the concluding chapter written by 2019 Head Prefect Miller Hawkesby, the book provides a trip down memory lane, paying homage to the past while also embracing the excitement of the future. We welcome your call or email for a free, no obligation assessment.

'REMEMBRANCE' AUCKLAND GRAMMAR 'A TASTE OF GRAMMAR' Tel: (09) 579 1212 Mob: 027 439 0871 SCHOOL GREAT WAR ROLL OF HONOUR [email protected] If you are interested in Above: Business Studies master Mrs Deepa Keshwara. how people lived and www.katemcleanhomecare.co.nz If you believe that great teachers really do make a travelled from around 1770 difference, your renewed support today will ensure REMEMBRANCE to 1920, their occupations, Auckland Grammar School that the School can continue to provide the very best Great War Roll of Honour the formation of iconic education for our young men, now and in the future. New Zealand businesses 150TH MEMORABILIA AVAILABLE and professional practices, TO PURCHASE We have received a number of generous the lives, histories and donations from members of the Grammar fates of 309 Auckland You can purchase sports gear and memorabilia from community over the last few months in support Grammar Old Boys the School's 150th celebrations. Visit shop.ags.school. of the Academic Endowment Fund, designed and their families, and nz/collections/memorabilia to shop now. to recruit, reward and retain the very best accounts of the various teachers at Auckland Grammar School. theatres of conflict in Currently enjoying a resurgence in popularity - led by parents of Every donation over $5 is tax deductible. You can World War I, together with Form 3 students in our sesquicentennial year - Auckland Grammar contact the Development Office 09 623 5633 Andrew Connolly & Peter Stanes descriptions of the battles School's cookbook, A Taste of Grammar, was released in 2015. to donate. involved, then this two- This first venture into the world of culinary appreciation celebrates Thank you for your ongoing support. volume book, Remembrance – Auckland Grammar School Great the diversity of the Grammar community with over 150 recipes, War Roll of Honour, is for you. including a favourite from internationally-acclaimed chef and Old Including a name index of several thousand individuals, the book Boy Anthony Hoy Fong '91. Anthony worked alongside the School is a treasure trove of social history, as well as providing a detailed to oversee this compilation of recipes. #grammarpride record of the family and military history of the 309 Old Boys who You can purchase your copy as a softcover copy for $45 or as a died in World War I. This book will fill an important place on your limited edition hardback for $110. Contact Amanda Booth at the bookshelf and make an ideal Christmas gift. School's Development Office on 09 638 0552. All funds raised Written by Andrew Connolly and the School’s Archivist/ will support the Foundation Trust's Academic Endowment Fund, HistorianPeter Stanes '58, copies are available by contacting with the objective to recruit, retain and reward the best teaching Thank you for sharing Grammar's 150th Peter at [email protected] or 021 185 5634. The book staff. comes in two versions (both in two volumes): a softcover edition celebrations with us. We look forward to at $75 and a hardback edition at $130. continuing to connect with you in 2020.

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