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Cathedral Mass – Br Leonard House – Star Gala Dinner – a spectacular event Heart of the College a stellar evening

Confortare July 2013 | 1 Greetings to Marist Contents Brothers, parents, students, Academic News 3 Old Boys and friends of Special Character 4 the College. SHC Community 5 College Sport 6 e have experienced a very busy, event-filled and successful first half Performing Arts 9 of the 2013 academic year. Just International News 10 recently, students and staff have beenW involved in the various aspects of our mid-year In Profile 11 examinations. Staff members have marked papers, Development Foundation 12 written reports and the Deans and I have been In Memoriam 14 carefully checking the academic performances and Old Boys News 15 progress of all our scholars in Years 7 to 13. I am delighted to report that the performance of the vast majority of students is strong. One of the most improved aspects I have personally noted is the significant improvement in attendance at school each and every day. There is a positive direct correlation between attendance and academic success. I now ask you to carefully check your son’s report and to ensure that all is in order for further progress this year and in the academic years which lie ahead. There has been a rich variety of successful events, this year; however, none would have eclipsed our whole-school Mass in late May at St Patrick’s Cathedral. What a special day! Such rare occasions of having the entire school together are simply memorable. Bringing together all of the Sacred Heart College community and family witnessed by our resident Marist Brothers and Old Boy Priests was a magical occasion. Our new state-of-the-art Auditorium is nearing completion. The formal opening is scheduled On the cover for September. What an impressive building it is but, more than mere bricks and mortar, the Auditorium will unite the school from the youngest boy to our Seniors. We will be able Mass celebrated at St Patrick’s to celebrate the talents and successes of all our students as one school. The influence and Cathedral on 31 May. example of the Seniors on our younger students cannot be overstated. These are exciting times at our College and we are not yet finished in our quest for excellence in our young Marist men. Onwards and Upwards Thank you to our advertisers. Please support: ■■ Mr JA Dale, Principal APS Ltd Fuji Xerox Initial Hygiene Jasmax Pompallier Shield Robert Burnes & Associates Diocese, from De la Salle Spacific College and McAuley High School Editorial and advertising enquiries in South Auckland to Pompallier Angela Little College in Whangarei. The sections 027 487 5048 include Senior Oratory and Junior [email protected] Oratory, which both required Database changes participants to deliver speeches on Lyn Luxton Pope Francis’ message of humble [email protected] service, and Senior and Junior 09 529 3743 Daniel Mahoney, Hayden Rayen, George Witana Scripture reading which required and Ben Gatting participants to read one of four pre- Designer prepared readings followed by an Spacific n Thursday 30 May, Ben unseen reading; they were given one minute Published by Gatting, Hayden Rayen, George to look over these readings. All the students Sacred Heart College Witana and I competed represented the College with pride, resulting 250 West Tamaki Road in the Auckland Catholic in two first-place positions and one second- OSchools Public Speaking Competition, for place position. The combined effort proved Glendowie, Auckland 1071 Ph 09 529 3660 the coveted Pompallier Shield. The Shield is enough to secure Sacred Heart College the Fax 09 529 3661 contested over four sections between the shield for the fifth straight year. www.sacredheart.school.nz 16 Colleges which span the length of the ■■ Daniel Mahoney, 13NF

2 | Confortare July 2013 ■ AcademicNEWS New language at Sacred Heart Teaching of the Chinese language was introduced for the first time at Sacred Heart College in 2012 for students in Year 8 and 9. Since 2012, the subject has grown steadily and there will be a number of students starting the Chinese

NCEA Level 1 course in 2014. Students enjoying a Chinese meal

or many, learning about the Chinese culture and language is It is exciting for the students to be able to utilise the language an eye-opening experience. They learn to appreciate other they have learnt in class and use it in context. In Term 2, the Year cultures and, by learning about other cultures, they have a 10 Chinese class had the opportunity of going to a local Chinese Fdeeper understanding of their own. restaurant to experience ordering food and saying grace in Chinese. Chinese is spoken by over 1 billion people around the world: about Some Year 9 and 10 boys completed a worldwide language one-fifth of the global population. Many boys choose Chinese as one competition called Language Perfect. Sacred Heart boys achieved of their subjects because they see value in learning this fast-growing outstanding results, with, Heinrich Metzler, Ric Jacobe and Liam Smyth language. They find speaking Chinese to be a real advantage as they receiving Credit awards. will be able to benefit from new opportunities linked to the growing 2014 will be an exciting year, with many innovative teaching ideas trade in many Asian countries. Some students in Year 10 have already and resources being implemented within the course to make it even expressed an interest in going overseas to Chinese-speaking countries more engaging for boys. after they graduate, so they understand the importance of being able ■■ Miss Leah Lee, Teacher-in-Charge to communicate in Chinese.

Mathematics Staffed by 10 teachers and located in Kalaugher Block, the Mathematics department of 2013 caters for 980 students from Years 9 to 13 and two classes from Year 7 and 8.

t the beginning of the year, we welcomed two new Our Junior programmes include the use of Mathletics, an online staff members: Miss Rachel Vaughan, a New Zealander learning programme, and we continue to review resources and returning from her OE, and Mr Allan Johnston, from the look at ways to incorporate new technology which will enhance the UK, both of whom are experienced senior Mathematics teaching and learning of Mathematics. We are currently developing Ateachers. In Term 2, Rachel was appointed to the position of Assistant and investigating resources which make use of technology in Head of Department Mathematics and Allan to a lead-teacher role Mathematics so that we can successfully integrate them into our in Technology and Senior Mathematics and we look forward to their teaching programmes at Year 9 in 2014. contributions to the leadership of the department. We are looking forward to Maths Week which begins on 12 August. Expectations in Senior classrooms are high and assessment results Our annual Inter-house Mathex competition will take place, selected reflect this. External examination results from 2012 were very Junior students will sit the ICAS competition and the Problem Solving pleasing with students in all courses performing at least as well Challenge, and students at all levels will be invited to answer daily as those of other Decile 8 to 10 boys’ schools and, in most cases, questions for prizes. The following week, two teams from each of significantly better. Maˉori and Pasifika students also tend to perform Years 7 to 10 will take part in the Auckland Mathex competition. In far better than those in other similar schools. The department makes 2012, Lenihan and Basil were victorious in the Inter-house quiz and every effort to cater to all abilities, offering a clinic once a week will defend their titles on Monday 12 August. for extra assistance as well as lunchtime and after-school extension ■■ Mrs Mary Graham, Joint Head of Department classes.

Confortare July 2013 | 3 ■ SpecialCHARACTER Cathedral Mass

Following the readings by George Witana and Daniel Mahoney, the Gospel was enthroned accompanied by Francis Selui who sang Virgin Tutto Amor. The gospel was then read by Fr Ivan Lunjevich. Celebrating also the feast day of St Marcellin Champagnat, Monsignor Kiely reminded us that not only was our founder here in spirit but a small fragment of his bone and one of St Peter Chanel were housed within the altar. We were indeed standing on holy ground. The prayers of the community were spoken in the native tongues of eight different students across all year levels representing the ever- Monsignor Kevin Hackett and Father Tony Dunn giving Communion present multicultural facet of the College. The preparation of the gifts asked us to remember those in n 31 May, the whole of Sacred Heart College was need of our prayers in the Sacred Heart community at this time. transported to St Patrick’s Cathedral. Visiting the Mother Church of our Diocese has become a spectacular Following Communion, bookmarks acknowledging our Pillars for the biannual event with 2013 celebrating both the feast of year, ‘Loyalty and Pride’ and ‘Family Spirit’, were blessed by Monsignor Othe visitation and the upcoming feast day of our founder St Marcellin Kiely. After an address by Principal Jim Dale, students in Year 7 and 8 Champagnat on 6 June. The Mass was celebrated wonderfully by gave gifts to the clergy to acknowledge how much we valued their Monsignor Bernard KIELY (’78). Also in attendance were 12 other presence. priests concelebrating as Old Boys of the College along with others It was a memorable event in the year’s calendar, one which all present who have close ties to the school and its Marist tradition, and invited will remember for a very long time. Many thanks to Mr O’Donnell guests and Marist Brothers. for his thorough planning, Mr Pepping and staff for their operational The Mass opened to the sound of the conch, followed by a trumpet excellence, Terrence Maskell the Choirmaster who played the organ fanfare of William Byrd’s The Earl of Oxford’s March performed by magnificently, Ms Ferens for her musical assistance, the clergy and, of students as a prelude to the procession of priests. The congregation course, the students of the College who, with their reverence, helped then sang the opening hymn before we were welcomed by Matthew to see this event through proudly. Foote, our Head Prefect for 2013. ■■ Harry Pye, Year 13 ANZAC Mass

ur ANZAC Mass continues to grow in numbers. Time Mr Paul Stewart (’75), on behalf of the Sacred Heart College and distance cannot divide us. Our Old Boys support Old Boys’ Association, placed the wreath at the base of the flagpole. this Mass. It is their time to remember all who have In silence, the flags were lowered by present pupils, cadets Sergeant passed through Sacred Heart College, those who died Luke Castle and Corporal Isaac Castle, and Vincent O’Connor played Oin the wars and all those who have faithfully served our country in the Last Post. many fields of endeavour. Today we see many sons and grandsons of ■■ Mrs Margaret Graham, Director of Year 7 and 8 former students here at the College. We are grateful to our Old Boy priests who celebrated this Mass with us: Monsignor Bernard KIELY (’78) and Monsignor Pat Ward (’50); and to Father Chris Skinner the composer of Gallipoli, which was sung at Communion. Old Boy Jean Marc PETIT (’11) read the first lesson andPaddy DAWSON (’60) the second reading. Sergeant Roy Kennedy placed the Army candle and we thank Let Stacey Maraku and LTDR NZCR Graham Ford for their presence and involvement. Mrs Kitty O’Brien had died a few weeks previously, at the age of 101 years and, in loving memory, we presented her daughter Maureen with a bouquet of flowers. Sergeant Roy Kennedy carrying the Army candle

4 | Confortare July 2013 ■ SHCCOMMUNITY The Hostel – Br Leonard House ‘The Heart of the College’

hese are the words which time and time again have been used to describe the Hostel at Sacred Heart College. It is arguably in the Hostel where the closest bonds between boys are formed. After all, Hostel life is 24/7; you live Ttogether, pray together, eat together and share the same common spaces. From day one, you come to realise that these boys are your brothers, through and through, not simply your ‘group of friends’. From Year 9 until Year 11, Hostel life teaches the boys independence and, as a cohort, the boys become stronger and closer each year. Then, in Year 12 and 13, Hostel life takes on a new meaning with two words: Leonard House. A walk down the corridor of Leonard House is a humbling experience to say the least. Lining the walls are pictures of the Hostel leavers dating back to 1968 alongside signed jerseys of Br John’s victorious 4A team. You have the feeling that this is a place which proudly stands for tradition, for community and for brotherhood. Leonard House was the first of its kind in . Built in 1968 under Principal Br Pastor, Leonard House was purpose built with single rooms at a time when large dormitories were the norm in New Zealand. Named after Br Leonard Tobin, who planted most of Br John in the dining room the majestic trees we see today in the grounds, Leonard House was always destined to grow and grow into the unique community it is dip under 200. Today, however, the Hostel is a thriving community of today. 160 boarders and in Leonard House in particular, boys are given the If there is one certain thing in this world, it is that times change. rare opportunity of living as brothers alongside people of different However, in Leonard House, one thing has remained constant: the cultures – ‘it’s fantastic,’ says Br Michael. gentle presence of the Marist Brothers. These days, Leonard House However, there are two sides to every coin and, as many an ex- has been blessed with three caring, gentle and incredibly humble Leonard House Old Boy would know, there was once a time when Brothers whom the boys treasure greatly. Br John is the senior the community spirit in Leonard House was markedly different. ‘I boarding master, supported by Br Michael and Br Terence. A fourth suppose they thought they had to be tough and hard,’ says Br John. Marist Brother, Br Peter Henderson lives in Br Clement House. Then again attitudes, like time, change and today Br John describes Br Michael was here when Leonard House was first built: back when the ‘kind’ atmosphere and the community of ‘gentle men’; because of the land where the current Music Block is situated was the garden these, Leonard House has flourished. which provided the Hostel vegetables, and when the laundry was taken once a week to be washed by nuns in Mount Albert. It was In recent years, a tradition has been established by departing Year 13 a time when boys came to school riding bikes, and when almost students to leave a message or to simply sign your name on a ‘sort every Brother taught, supervised in the Hostel and coached sport of’ roll of honour on the inside of your wardrobe doors. For the boys, – all while completing their own university studies. In each room seeing signatures such as that of recent All Black Ben Afeaki alongside of Leonard House, you can find wardrobes built by Br Cyril and, messages such as ‘cherish your moment’, ‘go hard, stay strong’ and, in at every turn, you are surrounded by the legacy which the Marist my own wardrobe, ‘lead the rest of your life with your SHC brothers’, Brothers have left on this place. You simply can’t help but feel as makes the current Leonard House boys feel welcome and motivates though you are standing on the shoulders of giants. them to persevere with every aspect of school life and beyond. The face of Leonard House has changed too. Today, we enjoy the With the current adjoining library soon to be moved, who knows presence of boys from as close as Remuera to as far as corners what the future might hold for Leonard House? Whatever is in store, of the world such as Chile, Samoa, Tonga, China, Korea, Japan and beyond our time here, the boarders know that the close bonds they Thailand. Back when Br John started in the Hostel, boarders were have formed here will never be broken by distance or time; they are predominantly from farming communities. ‘Then the numbers the type of indelible friendships that can never be forgotten and, as Br dropped.’ Suddenly, as rural colleges were set up, boarding became John often says, ‘it’s as simple as that’. a luxury for many farming families. There even came a point when ■■ Daniel Mahoney, Year 13 the Brothers thought that the Hostel would close should numbers

Confortare July 2013 | 5 ■ CollegeSPORT Rugby

ou know, time flies by quickly when memories of the heart- breaking semi-final loss last year to St Kentigern College are still fresh in your mind and the 2013 rugby season has suddenly rolled around. And that’s what it seemed like whenY coaches Mr Dave Dillon and Mr Phil Heath named a squad that they hoped would win them that elusive title. With 11 faces back from the squad last year, the season started in promising form with an unbeaten pre-season campaign that included wins against Rotorua Boys’ High School and Wesley College, and the annual Marist Quad tournament. The Quad featured wins against referee penalised a Sacred Heart College player for running the ball St Bernard’s College and St Patrick’s College by 49–0 and 47–0 over the touchline and Kelston kicked the penalty to win the match. It respectively, so some high expectations were in place as the Auckland was controversial end to the game that left the team’s season hanging 1A competition started against . A win of 34–10 by a thread. increased those expectations as the team approached its next two Having just beaten St Peter’s College to retain the Hibernian Shield, big games against Auckland Grammar School and King’s College. at the time of writing, Sacred Heart 1st XV is left in the position Unfortunately, the team did not reach the standards it had set, and of needing to win all remaining games to make the top-four play- lost to Auckland Grammar 10–18. A markedly better effort in the offs. But that is the nature of this competition, which is arguably the annual Fitzpatrick-Kirkpatrick match against King’s ended in heartache toughest 1st XV competition in the world. with the team losing 6–13 as King’s scored by the post in the last play The 1st XV is blessed with the fantastic support it receives from the of the match. school, Old Boy community and sponsors. Without their tremendous So with two losses out of three, the team needed to bring its season support, the team would not be able to do what it does each week. back on track and did so with wins against De La Salle 17–8 (winning Special thanks go out to our principal sponsor Panasonic and major the Hibernian Shield) and 33–0 against High School. sponsors Kingston’s, Davis Funerals, Bakers Delight St Heliers and the A must-win match against Kelston Boys High School was cruelly Four Winds Foundation. Your generosity is very much appreciated. denied when, after the team had clawed its way back from 16-nil ■■ Mr Grant Wilson, Manager 1st XV down to lead 17–16 with time up and the referee calling last play, the

6 | Confortare July 2013 ■ CollegeSPORT Farewell from Sporting Mr Neil Penfold Superstars

s I come to the end of my time here at Sacred Heart College, I Tim PAYNE (’11) have an opportunity to reflect All White and back on the last nine and a half Ayears, and what has been achieved on the Ben AFEAKI (’05) sporting front. There are many personal highlights for me All Black Sacred Heart is a special Marist place, and during my time at the College, however, the sport has always been an integral part of life 1st XI Football winning the National title, acred Heart College is here at the College. It has been my pleasure Knockout Cup and the League in the space justifiably proud of its latest two and privilege to help lead the sports of two years is hard to beat. I also took huge international sporting stars. Tim programme and to see the tremendous pride in hosting the Marist Cricket Carnival Payne is currently representing in 2011, and watching the 1st XI go on to SNew Zealand at the under 20 FIFA progress that has been made. win it was a special moment. World Cup tournament in Turkey. Tim It was wonderful to meet Tim Payne (’11) has a contract with Blackburn Rovers in and Ben Afeaki (’05) recently and to talk I would like to take this opportunity to thank the UK and will be looking to break into to them about their international sporting all of the people that have helped me over the first team in the upcoming season. experiences. They still talk so affectionately of the last nine and a half years: Principal Jim Tim has already played several games their time at the College and, despite what Dale for his vision, commitment and drive for the All Whites and will be looking they might go on to achieve in their sporting to ‘raise the bar’ of our sporting success, the ahead to the World Cup qualifying careers, I know that playing with their Marist Brothers, all of the teaching staff who games in November against a CONCAV Sacred Heart mates will always hold special continue to give of their time and expertise opposition team. memories for them. Whilst it is fantastic so readily for the sports programme, all of to have been able to watch the progress the administration staff for their assistance Ben Afeaki pulled on his first All Black of people like Tim and Ben, and Ethan behind the scenes, all of our supportive jersey in the first test against the visiting Mitchell (’08) competing at the London parents, the BOT, the PTA and, finally, all of French team. Ben was also an extremely Games, it is all those other hundreds of boys those wonderful Marist young men who talented Water Polo player (New who have competed week in week out and continue to care so deeply about their Zealand Secondary Schools Champion worn their crest so proudly on the sports school sport and who have represented the 2004) and had the opportunity to take field that has made my job as Director of College with such fierce, competitive pride. up a professional contract in Europe; Sport so enjoyable and rewarding. Confortare esto Vir instead, he chose the Rugby path and has progressed his career through time at ■■ Mr Neil Penfold, Director of Sport North Harbour and the Chiefs franchise. According to many, Ben has always had the potential to have the rare honour Football of becoming an All Black and he was extremely proud to be named in this test ootball at Sacred Heart College has, Auckland Champions and the Year 7 team squad. once again, taken another step up in lost in a dramatic, and ultimately heart- Both of these Old Boys, who are now its prominence at the school during breaking, penalty shoot-out. playing at the highest level in their chosen 2013. F Whilst the 1st XI has had a difficult season sports, still talk fondly of their time at The sport has seen significant growth in so far, some of their individual players have Sacred Heart and of how the College recent years, with 20 teams in Years 9 to 13 achieved more success with representative has given them the solid foundation of and a further nine teams at Year 7 and 8. Football. Andrew Blake was part of the skills and personal character needed to With this increase in participation, there is successful campaign of the New Zealand succeed at this level. also continuing success. The 13A team is under 17 team to qualify for its World ■■ Mr Neil Penfold, Director of Sport through to the semi-final of its Knockout Cup, moving through its Oceania section Cup, whilst the 15A team (made up of undefeated. Whilst making the New Zealand mainly Year 10 boys playing ‘up’ a grade) is Secondary Schools under 18 team that also progressing well in both its cup and toured the UK earlier this year, Luke Bulay, its league competitions. The Year 7 and 8 Shuiab Khan, Stewart MacKay and Ben teams won their respective Eastern Zone Thomas all earned lots of game time and tournaments, hosted at Sacred Heart, played significant roles in helping the team to and progressed through to the Inter-zone an impressive record of two draws and two Tournament. As usual, these teams had victories from its five games. strong tournaments, with both teams ■■ Mr Neil Penfold, Director of Sport winning through to their respective finals; the Year 8 team beat The Gardens to become Ben Afeaki and Tim Payne

Confortare July 2013 | 7 ■ CollegeSPORT Cross-Country

ross-Country Running has seen another big autumn season. It kicked off with the Inter-house competition where boys donned their House T-shirts and prepared to do battle. The track was wet underfoot and quite boggy, Cbut the boys participated with great spirit. James Uhlenberg also won individual Gold in the Junior Boys’ race Basil was once again the winner and took the 2013 House prize, with and was the team’s standout performer on the day. the following individuals taking out age-group championships: Then in Christchurch on 15 June, at the New Zealand Secondary Sullivan Clark (Senior), Liam Paterson (Intermediate), James Schools Cross-Country Championships, Sacred Heart College Uhlenberg (Junior), Max Armstrong (Year 8) and Ben Davis (Year 7). won three medals: one Silver and two Bronze, all won by our Year 9 boys. The Junior team also ran very well: On June 6, our teams competed at the Auckland Secondary Schools Championships held at St Kentigern College. The six-man team results James Uhlenberg: Silver in the Year 9 Individual event were: Six-man team: Bronze (Jono Ansley, Tim Heslin, Jacob Holmes, Liam Junior Boys: Second –Tim Heslin, Jacob Holmes, Liam Miller, Miller, Tom Newton and James Uhlenberg, ) Sean Paget, Troy Tapsell and James Uhlenberg Three-man team: Bronze (James, Jono, Jacob) Intermediate Boys: Fourth – Daniel Alley, Chris Brokenshire, This result ranked Sacred Heart very well, placing the College 4th Sam Heslin, Nick Hornblow, Liam Paterson and Ed Rawlings. overall on the medal tally for the national competition. This is our Senior Boys: Third – Sullivan Clark, Andrew Blake, Jack Armstrong, best-ever result and, based on the strength of our Year 9 boys, there Cory Larsen, Karlheinz Metzler and Richard Kelly are even better years to come! ■■ Mr Rhys Taucher, Teacher-in-Charge Hockey Hockey continues to be a popular choice with quite a number of students and, as it is played midweek, it is often possible for boys to join another winter code as well.

n 2013, we have three teams entered into competitions as well as The 2nd XI team plays on Friday afternoons and has had mixed the Year 7and 8 Wednesday-afternoon teams. results to date including a win, a loss and a draw. Their win against The 1st XI played two games at the beginning of the season Waitakere was a significant one with a final score of 8-0. This team is and their success in these led to the team qualifying for the top made up of Senior students from Years 11 to 13, most of whom are I experienced players. Mr Richard Casey coaches this team and it is Auckland competition, SuperCity. The team is now playing in this highly competitive grade and lifting its game each week against other managed once again this year by Mr Paul Keestra. talented teams, most of whom have their own home turf on which Our U15 team competed in a grading round for three weeks and to practise and play. In the third week of the grade, the team played had a good win, a draw and a loss which placed them in the U15 East Avondale College and had its first win; it is building on this success. section. The team is made up of students from Years 8 to 10 with There are a number of representative players in the team: Michael boys new to Hockey as well as more experienced players. This is an Balle, Kieran and Vincent O’Connor, there are also development enthusiastic team and its game is improving each week. It is coached representatives: Mark Bell-Kake, Jacob Corbett and Scott Walden. The by Mr Richard Casey and managed by Mr David Gray. 1st XI finished second at its first national tournament last year and Thanks to all the parents and staff for their presence and support at this has meant that it has been promoted to the Johnson Cup which the games. will take place in Timaru in September. The team is coached by Mr ■■ Mrs Mary Graham, Teacher-in-Charge Jono Anderson and managed by Mr Nico Vaunois.

Badminton

James Kim (Captain), Gary Kwok, Yanhua Li and Andrew Rouse Secondary Schools Championship. The team plays straight after make up our A Badminton team. Last year, the team was moved school on Friday nights so they survive, naturally, with little support up from the B grade, which they won but not easily; this year, the but lots of encouragement and best wishes. team members have shown their team spirit and ability. Remaining ■■ Mr Bernie Liddington, Teacher-in-Charge unbeaten all season, the team has gone on to win the East Auckland

8 | Confortare July 2013 ■ PerformingARTS Legends in the Making The 2013 Legends talent competition was a wonderful afternoon of music, dance and laughter held in the school gymnasium.

he Year 13 Music class had done a very fine job of setting The four members of popular reggae group ‘Sweet Release’, who are up and decorating the stage, while sound and lighting in their final year at Sacred Heart College, gave a Legends farewell students, Michael Anderson , Jack Bryant (’11), and performance of a medley of songs to complete the talent line-up for Kieran Liddington (’12), ably helped by Mr Scott the day. This group has won the Legends competition three times TChalmers, worked until extremely late on the Thursday to ensure the from 2010 to 2012! Friday 9am sound checks started on time. Both of these last items were given huge applause by the school. Ten nervous finalists, from Years 8 to 13, performed in front of the Then the moment of truth arrived – Darren Contreras danced his whole school and judges Mr Jason Renau (Year 13 Dean), Ms Lorna way into third place with Blue Ray, Semaia Va’afusuaga was awarded Wright (Flute teacher) and guest celebrity judge Mike Puru from second place for his moving rendition of Lemonade. ‘The Edge’ radio station. The judges thought the overall talent and First place was awarded to Jack Larsen for a very polished vocal performance level was extremely high. Our guest celebrity MC performance. Ric Salizzo interviewed the judges to gauge their opinions as the afternoon progressed. The school was not always in agreement with First place received $250, second $150 and third $100. the judges’ opinions! Next year, Legends will be held in the new Auditorium. He also threw all the students some general knowledge questions ■■ Ms Fiona Ferens, Head of Department and rewarded correct answers with chocolate. Ric surprised some boys by asking each of them to perform a dance move, or a line from a song. Again, a chocolate reward was given if all was well. While the judges deliberated over their very difficult task of choosing winners, Year 13 Music, performing at their last-ever Legends, gave their take on the song Wandering Eye.

Confortare July 2013 | 9 ■ InternationalNEWS International Student Homestays Hosting a student who comes from a different country and culture and who speaks a different language, can present challenges, but it is an extremely rewarding experience.

ur homestay families have taken our International boys Luis is from New Caledonia. He has into their homes and hearts and have helped the boys enjoyed full immersion in the Kiwi to integrate into school and the community. For some, rugby culture. He is here for only they are year-long homestays and some are short stays, one term but his homestay family has Owhile others host in the school holidays when the Hostel is closed. made a huge effort to ensure he has Often it is the simple things that create a bond between students and had the best care and support. Luis their host families: the shared family movie, the game of checkers and arrived in New Zealand with his father the conversation with the family at dinner time. The important things and host parents Ruth and Ian invited are the sharing and the inclusion in family life. Luis’ father to come and meet them at the home, and also to join them at Juan is from Mexico and church and later for a family dinner. is here for one year to This experience of hosting has created complete his college a bond of friendship between the two education. His host families. parents Ellie and Stuart took Juan and some other Rosalie and Craig have a students on a camping big home, a big family and trip to the Bay of Islands even bigger hearts! They during the holidays. No have hosted three of our matter what the culture, International boarders it seems barbecues are during the school holidays. always popular. When I phoned to see how the boys were in Andy and Shelley have the holidays, Rosalie had two sons, and host two to say: students from China, ‘I’m loving having them (Alfred, Icy and James). They are happy being Tony and Future. They at home with our younger children. They went out with my husband have made it a rule the Craig and a bunch of other boys to see the GI Joe movie.’ boys must speak English in the home but, during We have new students arriving throughout the school year and we the weekends, they can are always looking for caring and supportive families to host the boys. relax and use their own If you are interested in hosting a student, for a long or short-term language. Andy and stay, then please contact: Shelley have taken the boys on camping trips and outings, and include them in all family Mrs Marie Whineray-Grant, Homestay and Welfare Coordinator activities. This ensures the boys feel welcome and part of the family. Email: [email protected] Phone 021 074 7433 ■■ Mrs Marie Whineray-Grant, Homestay and Welfare Coordinator

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10 | Confortare July 2013 ■ InPROFILE In Profile Peter O’Hagan

eter O’Hagan (1942–2013) was certainly among New Zealand’s most successful artists. He was renowned for his spontaneous, vibrant paintings in watercolour and gouache. PPeter came to Sacred Heart College in 1956 from St Paul’s and left in 1960. He was in Basil House. Peter had that wonderful gift that an artist has of seeing what most cannot see. As a student, Peter received tuition from notable New Zealand artists Patrick Hanly and Agnes Wood; indeed, it was Hanly who encouraged him, in 1984, to relinquish his career as an architect in order to pursue his artistic career. Soon afterwards, Peter held a highly successful exhibition aboard the ocean-going liner QE2 which encouraged him to continue with his chosen vocation and helped to launch his international reputation. He successfully established himself as an artist of international repute through his regular exhibitions over the past two decades. through Europe and, in 2005, he completed a series of paintings His work has been purchased for leading corporate collections based on his time abroad, particularly in the vineyards of France. such as Air New Zealand, Hyatt Hotels, the Hotel de Crillon (Paris), The paintings also depicted another of his enduring passions: fine Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, the Government of Macau and Veuve Australian and New Zealand wines. Following his travels, he settled in Clicquot Ponsardin. Sydney where he died. Rest in peace, Peter. In 2002, O’Hagan tragically lost his home and studio in the Canberra ■■ Mrs Margaret Graham bushfires. This was the catalyst for another period of extensive travel Major General Piers Martin Reid CBE, DLitt(Hon), MDefStud (1942–2012)

iers left Sacred Heart College in 1959 and entered Royal His funeral was held in Palmerston North, attended by the Governor- Military College, Duntroon, in Australia as an officer cadet. He General, Sir Jerry Mataparae, Major General Timothy Keating and graduated into the Royal New Zealand Army Ordnance Corps senior army officers. A ceremonial guard of honour fired a salute at in the rank of Lieutenant in December 1963. During his time the end of the ceremony. He is survived by a daughter, a son and four Pin the army, he saw active service on a double tour of duty to Vietnam grandchildren. and also saw the aftermath of war when, as a very experienced ■■ Mrs Miriam Dunningham officer, he was one of the observers of the international peacekeeping mission after the civil wars in the former Yugoslavia. He also served as Military Attaché at the New Zealand embassy in Washington, DC in the 1970s. In 1993, he received a CBE from the Queen at Buckingham Palace for his dedicated service to the New Zealand Defence Force. In 1995, Piers was promoted to the rank of Major General and the position of Chief of General Staff. It was during his term as head of the army that Maˉoridom gave tribal status to that position and General Reid was the first rangatira. This was marked by a gift to the army of a korowai which was worn on ceremonial occasions and was laid on General Reid’s coffin by the current army Chief of Staff, Major General Timothy Keating. Piers retired from the army in 1998 and went on to found Massey University’s Centre for Defence and Security Studies. He was the first director of the centre and continued lecturing there right up to the time of his death. He was highly regarded both as a lecturer and as an historian; he gained the highest rating from his students at evaluation times. Piers was one of six sons of Old Boy Professor John Cowie Reid (’35) who attended Sacred Heart. His sister, Mrs Miriam Dunningham, was on the staff of the College for 21 years.

Confortare July 2013 | 11 ■ DevelopmentFOUNDATION

Auditorium, Performing Arts and Information Technology Centre

Stage I of this ambitious project is due for completion in September. Mike Chunn ONZM (’70) is This focused development programme comprising a 1,500-seater one our Patrons for Stage II of the Auditorium, large enough to seat all students and staff, will enable building programme, the ‘School of the school to celebrate together as one and the Senior boys to be Imagination’. seen as role models for our Juniors, and will strengthen our sense of In Mike’s words “We live in special community, a Sacred Heart College core value. times, where the opportunity to The Auditorium will also incorporate an expansive Entrance Hall that advance the imaginative crafts of song will be used for social gatherings, exhibitions and displays. writing, stage performance, recording, Stage II is now very much in our sights. This ‘School of Imagination’ film-making, photography, painting, will be a complex, multi-faceted resource centre, which students online media and creative writing and teachers require to participate successfully in new educational while at school is in demand, and those creative endeavours are pathways to learning. Stage II will include a 300-seat theatre for poised to become available. small performances, music teaching and practice rooms, green room, The ‘School of Imagination’ project at Sacred Heart College will see recording studio, classrooms, archive room and the Knowledge not only individual applications in these various arts facilities, but Centre (library and research). they will merge so that films, musical theatre, albums of recorded This is a very exciting step in the College’s Strategic Master Property songs and the marketing and business of creative products will be Plan and will ensure Sacred Heart College has future-proofed the understood and celebrated ‘in action’.” facilities to enable us to remain at the forefront of Catholic and New It is a new era of excitement at Sacred Heart College. Zealand education. ■■ Mr Paul Greaney, Chairman of the Development Foundation

We live in special times, where the opportunity to advance ❝the imaginative crafts of song writing, stage performance, recording, film-making, photography, painting, online media and creative writing while at school is in demand, and those creative endeavours are poised to become available 12 | Confortare July 2013 ❞ ■ Developmentfoundation

Star GalaSaturday Dinner 10 August Prepare to be wowed at the first ever Sacred Heart Star Gala Dinner

With Martin Devlin as MC, Ever wanted to have lunch with Mark Wright as humorous Sean Fitzpatrick?? In London of auctioneer and Debbie Harwood course!! and the big band as entertainers, This is just one of the exciting items along with excellent food and fine we have in our ‘Auction’ with a wines, this black tie event is not to difference. be missed. Fabulous raffles also running on the night.

This is the first Star Gala Dinner so it is going to be the Big One! Tickets are $200 each and are on sale now. Numbers are limited so don’t miss out!

For more information and a list of the exciting auction items see the Sacred Heart College website at www.sacredheart.school.nz For ticket sales please contact Lyn Luxton in the Development Office on 09 529 3743 or email [email protected]

Confortare July 2013 | 13 ■ InMEMORIAM Private Daniel William Neil

rivate Dan Neil was at Sacred Heart College in 1919, having received his early education at the Marist Brothers’ School, Timaru. He was 35 years of age when war broke out and he joined up soon after the outbreak of hostilities. He Pwent overseas with the Second New Zealand Expeditionary Force (2NZEF) on 5 January 1940, trained in Egypt and later took part in the Greek campaign. He met his death in Greece on Sunday 20 April 1941, after bringing many wounded comrades to safety. Throughout his military service, he was noted for his outstanding devotedness to duty and his disregard of his own safety when the safety of others was in question. His commanding officer, Major Andrews, wrote: “Dan was a tireless worker, always helpful to others and a cheerful inspiration to the rest of his unit. Of much good work, the most valuable and inspiring was done about two days before his death, when he devised and carried out a plan whereby quite a number of wounded were removed to safety right under the noses of the Germans. We are proud of the way in which he served his country in its hour of need.” Daniel was married and, at the time of his enlistment, lived in Christchurch. Private Daniel Neil is buried at the Phaleron War Cemetery outside Athens. He was one of ours and we salute him. Confortare esto Vir ■■ Mrs Margaret Graham

14 | Confortare July 2013 ■ OldBOYS News of Old Boys

While tripping around Europe and the UK, Bowls Championships. Tony is the coach and current Sacred Heart College teacher Chris has put a lot of effort into preparing the Hayward met up with a couple of his former team. students: Peter MONTAGUE (’60) called into the Quentin SMITH (’91) winner of 1991 College recently and caught up with all Sports Performer of the Year. Quentin is the new building development. Peter was operating a building business and is based in involved in banking, and later worked for Stony Stratford near London. Databank Systems. He also worked with Matthew FILIPO (’90) winner of the 1990 Ashley HAYES (’61) for the Wellington Sportsman of the Year. Matthew is based Diocese before retiring. Peter lives in at Lytham St Annes, just outside Blackpool. Wellington and is a regular attendee of the He runs his own business in the art world, Wellington reunions. John Sloane working in the hospitality industry, arranging and operating art exhibitions in Des MULHERN (’59) is President of the Macau stately homes and galleries. New Zealand St Vincent de Paul Society. Des lives in Waihi on the family farm and Paul STEWART (’75) is the new President is a keen follower of Sacred Heart College of the Sacred Heart College Old Boys’ matters. Association (SHCOBA). He received the chain of office from Immediate Past Kalafi PONGI (’11) and Leroy VAN DAM President Ian CLARKE (’63) at the 2012 (’12) both played for the New Zealand Annual Dinner. Paul lives in Huntly and is a Juniors in the recent Rugby World Cup stock buyer and real estate agent. Paul’s son staged in France. Vili RARASERA (’12) Samuel (’06) works for the Farmers’ Mutual played in the same tournament for Fiji. Kalafi Group and lives in Whangarei. He plays recently visited the College and presented rugby for the Western Sharks in Dargaville. his New Zealand Juniors rugby jersey to Principal Jim Dale. Cecil VERSALKO (’48) After reading a piece in the last Confortare, Cecil remembers…‘I Quentin Smith, Chris Hayward and Matt Filipo have known architect Stephen Jelicich with son Jacob (’42) and artist Milan Mrkusich (’41) for Ben AFEAKI (’05) came on as a sub in the over 50 years; we were all members of the first rugby test when the All Blacks beat old Yugoslav Club in Hobson Street and France. Ben is the heaviest All Black and is played together in the Tumbrica Orchestra. very mobile for his size. If he can remain I was a member of the 1st XV which won injury free, we should see more of him in the secondary school champs in 1948. Keith the All Black jersey. Davis (’49) was the half back and became an All Black. I later played in the same Marist Bill CRUM (’46) Bill was a boarder for one club team as the late Tim Snedden (’46).’ year. He lived at Maungatawhiri and attended Pukekohe High School, about a two-hour bus trip away. In 1946, the school bus broke 1940s reunion down and there were no parts available: A group of Old Boys from the 1940s met a common problem after the war. Bill was for lunch at Infusion Café in Pukekohe in sent off to Sacred Heart College. In 1947, June 2013. the New Zealand Army loaned the school Jim Dale and Kalifi Pongi Four Marist Brothers travelled down from a truck to pick up the school children in the the College community, Br Richard (’46), area, so Bill went back to Pukekohe High. He Anthony NGAU CHUN (’85) is a member Michael, Humphrey (’50) and Albert. now has a kiwifruit orchard in Kamo. of the Diplomatic Also attending were Paddy Dawson Protection Service. Paul DAVENPORT (’52) is the Secretary of (’60) representing the SHCOBA and the Western Bay of Plenty St Vincent de Paul Linus NGAU CHUN (’92) is a surveyor Paul Greaney, Chairman of the SHC Society. Paul attended the recent Thames working in a mine in Western Australia. Development Foundation. Valley reunion. John SLOANE (’77) is Vice President, Food Patrick LEAFA (’07) made an impact when and Beverage at the very luxurious and he came on as a replacement hooker for massive Galaxy Hotel in Macau where there the Melbourne Rebels when they played the are 62 Restaurants and 1,800 staff. Before British and Irish Lions, on Tuesday 25 June. the Galaxy, John was 13 years in Singapore Tony (Dally) MARINKOVICH (’60) is off to with SIA and Resorts World. He has also the UK in July with New Zealand Blind Jacks worked in New Zealand, Japan and Papua Lawn Bowlers, to play in the World Blind New Guinea in the same industry. Pat Young, Paddy Dawson, Br Albert, Br Richard, Peter Baran and Br Michael

Confortare July 2013 | 15 Obituaries Craig John BOSLEY (’70) d. 22/5/07. Craig left New Zealand in 1975 and had a successful career in automotive management. Craig was brother to Graham (’60) and the late Allan (’66). Ryan James DAVENPORT (’07) d. 21/7/12. A Requiem Mass was held at Our Lady Star of the Sea, Howick. John Joseph FAIRE (’43) d. 23/5/13 in Auckland where he worked as a stockbroker. Prefect, 1st XV, 1st Xl, Junior and Senior (twice) Athletic Champion. Claude HICKEY (’41) d. 7/7/12. Claude was a prefect and member of the championship-winning 1940 4A rugby team. He was also the College’s champion rifle shooter in 1939, ’40 and ’41. He was a long-time Mount Maunganui resident. Setting up practice as a public accountant at the Mount in 1951, Claude was deeply involved in community activities serving as a Borough Councillor and on the Mount Maunganui College Board of Governors, and was a member of the Mount Maunganui Lions Club for over 50 years. In 1992, he served as District Governor for the Bay of Plenty/Taupo Lions district; this was followed by a prestigious Lions International Melvin Jones Fellowship Award. Claude was instrumental in the development of the Mount Maunganui Catholic parish. He received the papal award of Benemerenti in recognition of his work in consolidating parish activities at its current Gloucester Road site. Father of Simon HICKEY (’71). Douglas Milton MATICH (’45) d. 30/9/12 in Dargaville. Doug was a commercial fisherman, brother of the late Vincent (shopkeeper of Ruawai). He is buried at Matakohe from St Mary’s Church, Ruawai. Anthony McKESSAR (’61) d. 1989. Anthony worked as an accountant in Auckland and was married with four children. Brother of the late Jim (’65). James Patrick McKESSAR (’65) d. 21/10/12 as a result of an accident. Brother of the late Tony (’61) and brother-in-law of Rory Clifford (’65). Jim worked mostly as a mechanic or with machinery in Australia and the South Island. He was married with three children. A service for Jim was held in Onehunga. Leon NGAU CHUN (’95) d. 10/2/12 died suddenly in Manchester, England, from a heart illness. He worked as a personal trainer. Kevin O’CONNOR (’77) d. 20/10/11. Worked as an accountant on the North Shore in his own practice. Son of the late Robert O’CONNOR (’49), brother of David (’81) and Marc (’92). John REES (’52) d. 29/3/13. John worked as a spray-painter and then as a sales representative for a tool company. Piers REID (‘59) d. 2/10/12. CBE Major General in New Zealand Army. Died peacefully in Palmerston North. John Daniel SCOTT (’47) d. 18/10/12 peacefully at his home in Hamilton. John farmed at Gordonton, Waikato. He was buried from St Joseph’s, Hamilton.

Rest in Peace

Jane Schollum was born in the Waikato and married Brendan in 1975. It was whilst Brendan was Principal of Sacred Heart that we here came to know, respect and love her. Jane was a wonderful host and their home was open to all. In later years both Jane and Brendan developed a passion for travel and had many shared experiences in Europe, Asia and the Pacific. Jane was a creative women and that was evident in their homes and furnishings. She was also a woman who provided good advice and kindness and became friend and colleague to many here at Sacred Heart College. We here, thank and pray for Jane. A woman of strong faith and clear and steady purpose, Jane was indeed a Marist women. At her funeral one could feel the fully alive wife, mother and friend in whose life we had shared. I felt blessed to know her. In tribute to Jane a Mass was held in the Chapel to which Brendan and family attended. Rest in Peace Jane. ■■ Mrs Margaret Graham