May 2011 - Volume 19 No. 2 Ad Augusta

Victory at the Maadi Cup

AUCKLAND GRAMMAR SCHOOL MAGAZINE Contents

The Headmaster ...... Page 3

Report from the Board ...... Page 4 The Board and Executive are constantly Victory at the Maadi Cup ...... Page 5 looking at ways to improve the infrastructure Sports: Roundup ...... Page 6 of the School and currently we have a Sporting Fixtures: 1st XV Rugby and 1st XI Football ...... Page 10 number of projects in the pipeline. Cultural: United Maori Mission and Polyfest ...... Page 11

Academic: 2010 Scholars and Scholarships Awarded ...... Page 12

Academic: Top Awards for CIE 2010 and Young Physicists ...... Page 13

Arts: Music Performance Day ...... Page 14 The Headmaster

Arts: Oliver!, Alex McFarlane and To Christchurch with Love ...... Page 15 very busy and extremely long earthquake we were in fact hosting the Plans are at the discussion stage for this Term 1 has just been completed Christchurch Boys’ High School cricket, and we have applied for fi nancial help Events: Sailing Regatta ...... Page 16 A with some great successes in sports tennis and golf teams at Grammar from the Auckland Council and the ASB Events: Gala Dinner and Art Exhibition ...... Page 17 and cultural events. It is not easy to and so the impact of the earthquake Trust, as the theatre is well used by the maintain academic focus when there was immediate. The Prefects quickly wider Auckland community. Campaign: Academic Endowment Foundation donors ...... Page 18 are so many other things happening at organised an appeal within the School In the longer term, we also aim to school, but our boys seem to regularly raising $7,500, which we donated to convert the current No. 3 rugby fi eld to Campaign: Art Fund launched and Heritage Hall Forms Project ...... Page 19 manage it so well with pleasing end of our kindred school, Christchurch BHS, a multi-purpose artifi cial turf that can be term exam results. Progress reports to help in their recovery. Mr McCrea, used by both football and rugby. Again, Staff News: Michael McLellan retires and ESOL Department ...... Page 20 were posted out during the holidays. If a with help from the Prefects again, then the timing of this project will depend Cambridge International Examinations ...... Page 21 report has not yet been received, please organised a canned food appeal with on funding and assistance from the contact the relevant Dean. great support from companies Pam’s and Auckland Council in particular. Having Term Dates, Prefects, AGS vs King’s 1st XV game ...... Page 22 The extra-long Terms 1–3 this year Benefi tz, collecting 5,000 cans of food another turf will enable us to manage are as a result of the previous Labour which were displayed on stage in Hall in more effi ciently the grass football and Government modifying the school year the form of two pyramids. rugby pitches that currently get Old Boys’ News to suit the Rugby World Cup dates. I Grammar continues to be a dynamic over-use because of the large number of am not sure about the wisdom of such place with so much happening and the teams the School supports. OBA President Jim Whineray’s welcome ...... Page 23 a move, as Term 4 this year is only six School Board consequently continues The up-coming two terms will see weeks long and our CIE candidates do to work tirelessly on behalf of the the vast majority of our boys heavily Old Boy Ash Matushka circumnavigates New Zealand with Surf Lifesavers ...... Page 24 not return to school after the end of School. The Board and Executive are involved in winter sport and cultural Term 3 holidays while NCEA students constantly looking at ways to improve activities and, as usual, trying hard to Tibbs House memories and Anniversary Celebrations ...... Page 25 only get two weeks of tuition in Term the infrastructure of the School and lead a balanced life in and out of school. 4. This is not an ideal division of the currently we have a number of projects Most boys handle this well and learn Annual Dinner and Howard Harper’s visit ...... Page 26 school year and has required signifi cant in the pipeline. quickly how to prioritise things and we Annual AGS vs. King’s Old Boys Tennis and Golf Tournaments ...... Page 27 programme modifi cations by our staff, Of particular interest is the decision are keen to encourage such involvement. but I am confi dent our boys will be as to contract architectural fi rm Architectus However, it is worth reiterating that Anzac Day Service and Out of Zone ballot ...... Page 28 well prepared as usual for the end-of- to draw up plans for a new classroom success in the academic domain remains year external exams. block adjacent to the ‘Taj’ toilet block. the key reason our boys are at Grammar Twilight Twenty/20 Cricket and and Noel Bowden Memorial Trophy ...... Page 29 Our Form 3 cohort of 490 boys this This block, when it is fi nally constructed, and this aspect of school life needs to be year has settled in well to the School will replace the relocatable classrooms their main focus. Editor Reunions: 1951, 1961, 1971, 1981, Vintage and Recent Leavers ...... Page 30 and we have also accepted a number on the upper fi eld. In the medium term, Best wishes for a successful year. Amanda Harkness News of Old Boys ...... Page 32 of boys from Christchurch who came the area where the relocatables currently to Auckland during the aftermath of are will be used for staff parking, thus Yours sincerely, Contact Details Doug Garrett visit and 1938 rugby trip to Rotorua ...... Page 33 the tragic earthquake; these boys have facilitating the removal of all cars from Editor also adapted speedily to their new the School’s playgrounds. Ad Augusta Grammar Families: The Nicholson Family ...... Page 34 environment. Other future projects include Stage The School as a whole has 1 of the refurbishment of the Centennial Private Bag 99930 Obituaries, Augusta Fellowship and Calendar of Forthcoming Events ...... Page 35 responded well to the Christchurch Theatre, built in 1969 as part of the John Morris Newmarket earthquake. At the exact time of the Centennial celebrations of the School. Headmaster Auckland 1149 Email: [email protected] Front Cover: The Grammar U18 wins gold at Maadi. Photo courtesy of Nigel Speakman. Ad Augusta | May 2011 | page 3 Victory at the 2011 Maadi Cup

Report from the Board n behalf of the Board may I welcome oriented school such as Grammar, to add its congratulations in particular to Othose students in their fi rst year at this is vital in enabling families to the outstanding success achieved by the Grammar, and also those boys returning be kept together and allowing some team, culminating in the winning for another year as ‘Grammar men’. accommodation to sons of Old Boys. of the Maadi Cup by the Senior VIII. The Welcome also to all parents and We were therefore delighted that the Assembly towards the end of last term at the wider Grammar community, and Education Amendment Act was passed at which the rowers were honoured, Howard I trust that you will continue to enjoy the end of 2010, adding a further priority Harper of our Augusta Awardees from the rich experience of being associated line to allow the enrolment of children of 2010 was acknowledged, and a stunning with our school which offers so many former pupils living out of zone. performance was given by the Kapa Haka opportunities for your boys. We are We see the new provision as simply Group, was a spine-tingling occasion. grateful for the contribution many of you restoring the status quo from pre-2000 Outstanding Cambridge and make – fi nancially, assisting sports teams, when boys with family connections to the Scholarship results from the end of 2010 helping with the special needs students School had an opportunity to attend even once again refl ected not only the ability The U18 eight with John Morris proudly receive their gold medals and the coveted Maadi Cup. From left: Jesse Fyfe, James Bridgman, and participating in the myriad of other if they did not live in the zone. Therefore, and hard work of the pupils involved, but Josh Little, Karl Kennedy, Adam Smith (), Brad Heath, Tom Batts, Louis Van Velthooven and Joel Bateman (cox). co-curricular activities that are such a vital for the 2012 academic year we expect to the excellent teaching they received from rammar Rowing had its best ever After winning the North Island part of our school. be able to offer places to boys living out of a dedicated and high quality staff. Maadi Cup Regatta this year, winning Secondary School Regatta, Grammar was Any thoughts that the Board had of zone whose fathers attended the School. Could I again thank the School G three gold and two silver medals. The U18 undoubtedly one of the favourites along being able to settle quietly into the New The Board continues to enjoy community for your contributions and 4s won the Springbok Shield for the fi rst with Christ’s College from Christchurch, Year were rudely disrupted by the annual outstanding support from the peripheral support, without which the School would time and then completed the double by Westlake Boys and Hamilton Boys’. In fl are up of the NCEA/Cambridge debate. organisations that are extremely have diffi culty making available the winning the Maadi Cup in the U18 8s fi nal. the hugely exciting fi nal, Hamilton shot The School’s position has been well important to the School. The Foundation wide range of opportunities enjoyed by The U16 8s also won gold, while the U18 out to the lead but at the 300m mark, the documented, and we did not consider it to Trust, so ably led by Jack Porus, has been the boys. As always, your input is most Pair and U17 8s gained silvers. Grammar 8 nudged ahead and retained be news. I would like to congratulate the very infl uential in enabling the Academic welcome. The Maadi Cup is arguably the the lead throughout the race. Headmaster on his skilful handling of this Endowment Fund to make provision for most prestigious sporting trophy in Congratulations must go to the entire issue, and also compliment the Ministry Awards to more than twenty teachers New Zealand secondary school sport. coaching staff led by Bruce Jones and of Education offi cials who discussed during 2011. These Awards recognise It has been raced since 1955 and in Ian Bright, well supported by two recent matters with us in a most constructive outstanding service and qualities in most years has been the preserve of Old Boy coaches, Chris Winder and Nick and reasoned way. our best teachers, and are important in Jeff Blackburn private schools, although more recently Payne, as well as Jordan Brown. These With the School roll pushing towards enabling the School to retain the high Chair AGS Board of Trustees Hamilton Boys’ High has dominated men have all contributed greatly to the 2500 again this year, the Board is having calibre teaching staff that is necessary for the event, winning the trophy for four success of this season. Congratulations to carefully manage the facilities and our boys’ education. consecutive years. This year, however, a also to the Senior 8, who have been resources of the School. The Headmaster Greg Kasper leads the Headmaster’s brilliantly prepared and coached Senior 8 magnifi cent all season in their dedication, and staff are handling this admirably, but Council which also provides strong Grammar supporters and rowers. from Grammar predominated. commitment and desire. Photos courtesy of Nigel Speakman. our teaching spaces are stretched. With fi nancial support to the School as well this in mind, we are keen to construct as enabling us to benefi t from the a new classroom block. This will also collective wisdom of many well known enable us to remove the unsightly and and successful Grammar men. The Old substandard relocatable classrooms next Boys’ Association, and its President Jim to the Upper Field. Preliminary work is Whineray, continue to be an essential under way, and I expect to be able to component in the structure of the School. report further progress later in the year. The passion for the School from Old Boys Despite our high roll, it remains from many different eras never ceases to the Board’s policy to utilise the priority amaze. categories provided by the Education The School has had a wonderful start legislation to allow some out of zone to the year both academically and on the enrolments. In a traditional and family- sports fi eld. However the Board wishes Jeff Blackburn, Chair AGS Board of Trustees. Johnny Brown, cox of the U16 eight, The U18 with the Spingbok Shield. From left: Jesse Fyfe, Karl Kennedy, Louis receiving the traditional dunking. Van Velthooven, Adam Smith, Joel Bateman (cox) and John Van Velthooven (Manager). page 4 | Auckland Grammar School | www.ags.school.nz Ad Augusta | May 2011 | page 5 > Sports < > Sports < Sports Roundup Athletics In a year when Grammar is particularly strong in middle distance athletics, it is apposite to profi le three of our best runners, one from each grade. M Dawson, a fi nalist in the Junior Boys 1500 metres at last year’s Nationals, whilst only a Form 3 student, has had a stellar beginning to the new year. At the School Championships he set three records – the 800, 1500 and 3000 metres. In the 1500, he erased the old mark, which had stood for 25 years, by nearly ten seconds! Since then he has qualifi ed for the Greater Auckland fi nals in all three events. In the Intermediate grade, M Whyte, the National Under 16 3000 metres champion, has had a similar start to his 2011 campaign. At the School Sports Declan Wilson winning the North Island Senior Boys 3000 metres in record time. New Zealand ice hockey representative George-Hone Scott (centre row, third player from left). Day he shattered the 1500 record (held by recent Old Boy and Grammar’s fi rst Westlake for 133 and Macleans for 107. game home for AGS but when both fell and he has gone on to score 183 runs at to making the most of every available The close racing continued with the sub-four minute miler Matt Mildenhall) by Coming into the fi nal, AGS won the in quick succession, the game could once an average of 61 with an additional 50* on-ice and off-ice training opportunity, Grammar U18 four charging home to fi ve seconds and took 20 seconds off the toss and put King’s in to bat on a slightly again go either way. A late cameo from against Westlake. while studying hard so he can apply for a claim the bronze medal, 1 second off 3000 mark. Recently, in club competition, wet Waikaraka Park wicket, which paid L Guilford got the team to 157–9. All of the bowlers deserve credit for sports scholarship. gold and 0.2 seconds off silver. One of he has run a very swift 4:04 for this metric dividends straight away. King’s were Needing one run with eight balls to spare, their hard work, but in particular the two the outstanding performances of the mile. Like Dawson, he has made the under a lot of pressure at 50–6, thanks to all that was needed was bat on ball. opening bowlers L Guilford and J Curtis Rowing day came from the Grammar U16 eight, Auckland Schools fi nals in all three middle some more powerful fast bowling from Unfortunately, the last batsmen in, have consistently run in hard and bowled The Grammar Rowing Squad had a crossing the line with clear water over all distance events. L Guilford and J Curtis, but some lazy H Seagar, was wrapped on the pads fi rst fast, setting the foundation for the other strong start to the season, which was other crews, claiming the gold medal. Newcomer to the Senior ranks is fi elding combined with some wayward ball and the LBW decision was given bowlers to capitalise. Leg spinner to culminate in a very successful Maadi The crowd was building on the banks D Wilson, the National Senior Boys 3000 bowling insured King’s would set a leaving the game tied up. The trophy was G Helsby and medium pacer A Cammell Cup regatta in the last week of March to watch the event of the weekend, the champion at Hastings last December. At competitive total 157. shared, which although disappointing was have taken advantage of this, taking (see page 5). men’s U18 eight. The Grammar 1st VIII the AGS Champs, Wilson shattered the The key to the chase was to use the fair result after an extremely even wickets each and Cammell has also been The North Island Secondary of stroke T Batts, L Van Velthooven, record for that distance with a wonderful the full 50 overs, which would require day’s cricket. an asset in the lower order, scoring 90 Schools Rowing Championships at A Smith, J Fyfe, K Kennedy, J Bridgman, run of 8:32.79. He followed this with easy patience and discipline. But when the top Some excellent individual runs at an average of 45. Lake provided the fi rst proper C Ross, J Little and J Bateman wins at the Central Zones in that event fi ve only put on 56, the momentum had performances during the term included If the Colts can keep performing as opportunity for all schools to boat their qualifi ed into one of the middle lanes and in the 1500. swung King’s way and the match was Form 3 student J Dymond’s run scoring a unit, they could well claim the one-day top combinations, and test them against next to Hamilton Boys’ High. Straight It will be interesting to follow the in the balance at 56–5. A match saving with his aggressive batting in the middle and two-day trophies for AGS this year. others in the chase for gold. out of the blocks the crew from progress of these three talented young partnership between A Cammell and order. His fi rst game for the side against The fi rst two days of heats saw the Hamilton put the hammer right down, men. M Grimstone looked likely to bring the Kelston produced a match winning 86 Ice Hockey top three U18 pairs all qualifying for but through the middle 500m of the Having previously played New Zealand the A fi nal, as well as another 11 crews race the yellow bow of Grammar edged Cricket representative U16 ice hockey, Form including the U18 lightweight four, U15 further and further up on a fading The AGS Colts made a very promising 6 student George-Hone Scott recently eight and both the top and second U17 Hamilton Boys’ High crew. A strong start to the 2011 season. Undefeated represented New Zealand again in the fours. Grammar support crew shouted chant in seven games, the team has come U20 and U18 ice hockey squads. First up On Sunday, the action got under way after chant, and the crowd began to roar together well as a unit and has put on was the IIHF U20 World Championships with the U18 pairs. A dog fi ght all the as the commentator’s calls swayed the some brilliant team performances. in Mexico in January, followed by the way to the line saw Napier Boys’ High Auckland Grammar way. It came all the The team was largely untested in IIHF World U18 Championships in March pip our top pair by 0.66 of a second, and way down to the line and Hamilton was the One-Day competition, with no team in Romania. the second Grammar pair came storming left in disappointment as the Grammar scoring over 190 against them and on the During these championships he over the line to pick up the bronze medal crew took it out by 0.36 seconds, taking fi rst weekend of cricket, enjoying a 60 run played against Austria, Serbia, Croatia, 0.12 seconds ahead of fourth place out the top spot on the podium. victory over Kelston and a six wicket win Estonia, Romania, Mexico, North Korea, Westlake Boys High. The squad were looking to build on over Sacred Heart. Taipei, Bulgaria and Turkey. Another notable performance was a these results at the Maadi Cup regatta In the last three one-dayers of the George’s ultimate goal is to be bronze medal to the U18 novice eight, – no crews were prepared to settle for round robin, the team drew clear of the selected for the NZ Ice Blacks team and a crew of fi rst year rowers who have what they’d achieved – and this attitude competition, bowling out MAGS for 42, The Colts fi elding in action. he has committed the past fi ve years come a long way over the season. certainly paid off with great success.

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throughout last winter in the sea around Most of the A teams are leading their The Champion of Champions began about 80 years ago. Watch out for Auckland without wetsuits. Wetsuits are competitions, in particular the Senior A2, tournament proved to be very successful further information. not allowed in English Channel attempts, Intermediate and Junior A1 all untroubled for Grammar players who took part in as they are considered to be cheating to take large leads into the Term 4 play four of the six boys’ fi nals. C Philpot, Waterpolo given it is not possible to fairly compare offs. although a losing singles fi nalist, teamed In this year’s Auckland Championship swims with historical ones made without The Senior A1 played Christchurch up with A Qi to win the Junior doubles fi nal, the Grammar Premier Waterpolo their benefi t. Boys’ High School, with the tie being title. D Jiang, despite being seeded 3rd, team upset hot favourites Sacred Heart The team swam in the 4.2km across almost completed when news of the courageously fought through two three- College 7–5 at a packed Diocesan pool Lake Taupo swim (pictured) and took part earthquake arrived. After Grammar setters in the semis and the fi nal to win on Friday 8 April. in the Rangitoto to St Heliers annual swim enjoyed a commanding lead after the Intermediate singles and L Kitchen The Grammar team exceeded all (4.6km) on Sunday 10 April. the fi rst day, CHBHS fought back but and J Barclay upset the top seeds to win expectations playing smart waterpolo and Also a highlight of recent training Grammar proved too strong in the end to the Senior doubles. Overall, Grammar scoring some magnifi cent goals: J Hemus events was spending time with Philip fi nish winners 14–7. outscored Westlake to claim the James 5, T McLean 1 and P Richardson (Captain) Rush, the only person to have completed The Auckland competition is being Aitkenhead Shield for the top school, 1. P Hargraves made numerous vital steals a triple solo crossing of the English keenly contested by four schools – the underlining the strong depth Grammar out top throughout the game, C Morrison Channel and a double solo crossing of tightest competition for a long while and enjoys at present. played outstanding defence, L Kermode Cook Strait. although Grammar will end the term in The Tennis Academy continues to and Richardson saw the dangerous An auction and cabaret fundraising 4th place, any of the teams could be be popular, with Bruce Derlin coaching M Lewis ejected from the game before The Grammar U16 eight at the start. event is planned for Saturday 11 June, in Medal-winning Matthew Chan. fi nalists come Term 4. about 80 boys during the before school half-time and H Allen once again was collaboration with the School waterpolo Grammar was confi dent of a place in sessions. There are also plans to erect a outstanding with some great saves in goal. The team would like to say a big thank team who are going to tour South Africa runner-up, closely followed by Poland. the Nationals this year but just missed Tennis Honours Board in the Old Boys’ The support from the Grammar boys you to all of their supporters throughout in January 2012. If anyone can assist Matthew did incredibly well, winning out in the Zone play-offs, fortunately Pavilion to include all the Senior A1 was magnifi cent and no doubt helped the season. with the donation of items or wishes to two gold medals for Individual Special perhaps as the No. 2 player, N Vulinovich, singles champions since the records the team to rise to such heights. attend the event, please contact Graham Technique and Team Patterns and two broke his ankle and couldn’t have played Swimming Beaumont at [email protected] silver medals for Individual Patterns anyway. The Senior A1 squad this year in Auckland Grammar School will attempt a and Team Special Technique. Special rank order is: D Jiang, N Vulinovich, fi rst for a New Zealand school when the Taekwon-Do technique involves a series of fi ve L Kitchen (Captain), J Barclay, M Endurance Swimming Squad takes on the The 2011 International Taekwon-Do different types of kicks, each at an Metzger, D Lazarus and B O’Neill. English Channel in a relay race against Federation World Championships were average height of 2.4m. Patterns consist The Annual Quadrangular was Wellington College (UK) in the fi rst week held from 9–13 March, with 42 countries of a sequence of movements, each of held at AGS this year, with Grammar of July this year. and 500 competitors taking part. which is extremely technical. fi elding a strong second team; however The team consists of C Morrison, Matthew Chan was selected to despite competing well, the team found F Laurenson, S Benson, T Harknett, represent New Zealand at this event and Tennis Wellington College and Hamilton Boys’ F Bassett, Q Zhang, J Kim, D Travers, the Kiwi team dominated the tournament, Term 1 is always extremely busy for tennis High School a bit too strong but had E Vos, E Brosnahan, B Xu and P Little. gaining 20 gold medals, more than the players, especially the top ones. This year a pleasing win over Palmerston North They have been training for over combined gold tally of the two countries Grammar is fi elding 35 tennis teams, Boys’ High School which had beaten 12 months for the event, swimming coming 2nd and 3rd. Argentina came with about half of them being A teams. Hamilton in a pretty even tournament. The Premier A Waterpolo team after their win.

Pre-race briefi ng for the Lake Taupo swim. Quadrangular tennis teams AGS, Wellington College, Palmerston North BHS and Hamilton BHS.

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AGS 1st XV Rugby Fixtures We would like to thank the following United parents and friends of Grammar for Date Opposition Venue assisting and supporting our sports Maori Mission 7 May Papatoetoe High School/Tangaroa College Away teams in the summer break and Term 1. t the start of this year, the School was delighted to welcome 26 boys 10 May New Plymouth Boys’ High School Home Adventure Racing A from the recently opened United Maori 14 May De La Salle College Home Simon Seagrave Mission Epsom boarding hostel. Basketball 21 May St Kentigern College Home Mission Director Terrance Wallace Roanna and Brian Kelly 25 May Hamilton Boys’ High School Home Cricket says the boys are all really enjoying 28 May Mount Albert Grammar School Away Stephen Andrew, Tom Blundell, Grammar and are settling in well to the Peter Cammell, Andrew Edwards, school routine. 4 June Aorere College/Onehunga High School Away Freddie Gillies, Robb Mackinlay, UMM boys have already made United Maori Mission boys at the Epsom hostel. 18 June King’s College Home Peter McCormack, John Moses, signifi cant contributions to the School 25 June Otahuhu College Home Damon O’Leary, Roger Partridge, in a number of activities. For example, Volleyball. Three of the boys have also whom they work every Thursday. “The Kevin Peacock, Martin Price, David 2 July Kelston Boys’ High School Home they have helped form the backbone of been selected to play for the School’s 1st exams at the end of Term 1 were a Ruck, Tim Stables, Reg Williams, Mark the Kapa Haka group and have also been XV rugby team, and four others for the great opportunity for the boys to prove 9 July St Peter’s College Away Wilson and Subra Yeleswaram active in the Pacifi c Island group, both Under 15 team. how well they’ve been studying,” says Distance Squad 16 July Sacred Heart College (midweek or Friday) Away of which represented the School at the The hostel has been fortunate to Terrance, “and now many are looking Stacey Madgewick, Mandy Morreau, recent Polynesian Festival. have had the involvement of a number of forward to the rugby season ahead.” Midweek Tamaki College Away Samantha Moody, Scott and 6 August Semi Finals Margaret Wilson Some are also making waves in Old Boys, led by Simon Rupapera, who Headmaster John Morris says he is Football the sporting arena, including Freedom are focused on raising money to support very pleased with the UMM boys. “All the 11 August Final Scott MacKay Vaha’akolo, who was the Junior scholarships for the boys and acting as boys seem to have settled well, teachers Mountain Biking School Athletics Champion and Joshua mentors going forward. speak highly of their commitment and John Callesen Minhinnick, who performed well at the They are also very grateful to the dedication and also how respectful they AGS 1st XI Football Fixtures Rowing ASS Champion of Champions Athletics Asian Cultural Club, who have assigned are of the School and their enjoyment in Prue Boberg, John Bridgman, meet and has been appointed captain of each of the boys a personal tutor with being part of AGS.” Date Opposition Venue Stephen Hares, Ulricka Schmidt, 7 May St Kentigern College Away Kip Stanley-Harris, John van Velthooven 10 May New Plymouth Boys Home and Earl Williams Polyfest Swimming uring the early part of this year, the AGS Pacifi ka 14 May Sacred Heart Home Tania Bassett and Ruth Harknett Group trained hard for the 2011 Auckland Polyfest 18 May One Tree Hill Home S u r fi n g D Ian Lambie Competition. 21 May Westlake Away Tennis The group, made up of a wide range of Pacifi c Island 25 May Hamilton Boys’ High School Home Judy Stewart and Sharron Kernohan nationalities including Maori, Tongan, Cook Island, Fijian, 28 May MAGS Home Niuean and Samoan, was one of the largest we have had at Grammar, numbering 35. 4 June Rangitoto Away Led by T Nee-Harland, the boys performed fi ve *6 June Palmerston North BHS Home Typing dances, having had their dress rehearsal in front of the 11 June St Peter’s Home School the week of the festival. This year’s performance 15 June King’s College Home Lessons was widely acknowledged as the best so far, with some contemporary and traditional dances mixed in. 18 June King’s/Kelston Home A great opportunity for boys (and their At the festival, we were the fi rst school to perform 25 June St Kentigern College Home families and friends) to learn to touch type in just six lessons. Jan Morris on Friday 18 March, and the boys put on an excellent 2 July Sacred Heart Away of Computer Success is offering an display. While we didn’t win at Polyfest, it was a great 9 July Westlake Home intensive after-school course of six start to the year and the boys developed a strong lessons on Wednesdays, 3.30-5.00pm relationship as a team. Thanks to the School and staff 16 July MAGS Away in the AGS computer lab. The dates the for their support and we look forward to next year. *26 July St Paul’s Collegiate Home are 18, 25 May, 1, 8, 15, 22 June. The cost of the course is $90. *28 July Wellington College Home Cheques made out to Computer 6 August King’s/Kelston Away Success can be paid to Mrs Wilkinson (Headmaster’s Secretary) by the main 13 August St Peter’s Away entrance to the School Hall. Once paid 17 August Rangitoto Home you are registered for the class. If you wish to discuss the course 22–26 August National Premier Tournament Napier or have other computer course needs, 3 September Knockout Cup Final please phone Jan Morris on 021 531 173 or email * Yet to be fully confi rmed. [email protected] ** King’s/Kelston playoff game yet to occur The Pacifi ka Group performs at Assembly.

page 10 | Auckland Grammar School | www.ags.school.nz Ad Augusta | May 2011 | page 11 > Academic < > Academic < University Entrance Scholarship Top Scholars in CIE 2010 Top in New Zealand AS Classical Studies A Tian Scholars 2010 Results 2010 IGCSE Accounting C Ratnayake AS French N Orr GS students performed superbly IGCSE French A McFarlane A Level English S Fraser A in the elite NZ Scholarship IGCSE Music A McFarlane examinations. Despite our students not IGCSE Spanish A Djain High Achievement being able to study the NZ Scholarship AS Graphics J Diao AS Japanese T Whittaker syllabus because of their focus on A Level AS History N Orr AS Latin A Tian study, they still achieved 100 individual AS Mathematics S Kim scholarships, placing the School 3rd in NZ. A Level Accounting Y Kim Best 5 IGCSEs This result is even more signifi cant IGCSE Third Q Yang because there are also a number of Top in World subjects that our boys are not able to sit IGCSE Combined Science B Cho Best 4 AS Levels as the NZ Scholarship and A Level syllabi IGCSE Physics P Yuen AS First R Zhang are so different; these subjects include Biology, History, Accounting, Visual Arts, Physical Education and Geography. Our top performing students were: • Robert Zhang who gained 3 Outstanding Scholarships and 1 Scholarship • Sam Wong with 1 Outstanding and 4 Scholarships • Hamish Chan, Malcolm Granville and Back Row: G Galgali, T Garg, M Granville, P Yuen, T Gudex, H Bell, O Laugeray-Cleaver, Yufei Chan who gained 1 Outstanding L Nguyen, J Newman, K Gupta and S Zheng 3rd Row: Y Chang, H Chan, K Kawamura, and 3 Scholarships T Chen, P Burinthrathikul, B Yow, S Fraser, J Little, T Yan, Y Chen, K Cai and S Lee • Conrad Grimshaw who topped NZ 2nd Row: W Loh, C Huang, A Tian, R Park, S Lee, V Maheshwari, L Wong, R Katial, Scholarship in Classical Studies. Y Chang, L Li and Y Lin Front Row: D Gamage, A Thein, Y Zhang, Mr A Blackburn, R Zhang, Mr J Morris, Dr N Evans, K Liu, Mr W Moore, R Ni, D Xie and G Gunaratna.

Keystone: University Scholarships 2010 T Jonee 7C1 Maintenance Engineering Society of Top achieving Grammar students at the CIE Awards ceremony in February ongratulations to the many boys Signifi cant Student: New Zealand Engineering Scholarship: 2011, from left, B Cho, J Diao, R Zhang, P Yuen, N Orr and S Fraser. C who were successful in gaining the J Watt 7C1 J Newman 7B following scholarships: Massey University New Zealand Air Force Scholarship: Young Physicists High Achievers Scholarship (Sport): M Holding 7F he regional rounds of the 6th Every year the NZYPT competition range of problems from fl ames bouncing The University of Auckland M Longuet-Higgins 7C1 Russell McVeagh School Leavers’ Law T New Zealand Young Physicists’ selects a series of seven open-ended in an electric fi eld and levitating magnetic Scholarship: Otago University Scholarship: Tournament were held on 9 April in practical problems for teams to research. spinners to building a car powered by a H Chan 7A, S Fraser 7A, Y Wong 7A, Leaders of Tomorrow: C Grimshaw 7A Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. This year, the teams had to investigate a balloon which maximised the effi ciency D Xie 7A and P Yuen 7A J Little 7A, J Mulcare 7B, E Temm 7D and Sir George Elliot Tertiary Scholarship: of the car. Students had to develop new University of Auckland Chancellors T Zhang 7A H Baker-Sheath 7A practical techniques and design and Award for Top Maori & Pacifi c Scholars: Alumni Annual Scholarship: The Auckland Korean School make apparatus to gather reliable data as H Baker-Sheath 7A S Barclay 7C Scholarship: well as carry out signifi cant theoretical The University of Auckland Jubilee Maori & Pacifi c Island Entrance J Woo 7B research, distilling all of this into a Scholarship: Scholarship: Auckland Grammar School 12-minute PowerPoint presentation. J Clarke 7E and Y Tong 7A H Baker-Sheath 7A, T Gudex 7A, N Majury Scholarships: In Auckland, the largest of the Steam Scholarship: 7E and T Whitta 7H Professor Ken Rudall Scholarship regional tournaments, 15 teams met M Loulanting 7E and Z Loulanting 7D Pacifi c Health Workforce Award: Y Chen 7A at King’s College and at the end of an Kick Start: M Loulanting 7E RM Grant Memorial Bursary in Law exciting day, the two AGS teams were H Chan 7A, Y Wong 7A and H Loos 7B Unitec: Scholarship placed 1st and 2nd with King’s College The Australian National University J Vannissellroy 7C1 and J Nicholson 7D1 Y Kim 7A 3rd and St Cuthbert’s College in 4th Undergraduate Scholarship: Victoria University WE Brown Scholarship place. Y Wong 7A Victoria Excellence Scholarship: Y Wong 7A These four teams will be joined AUT University M Ryoo 7A, A Bulchandani 7B and J Perry 7C Abbott Watson by Lincoln High School (Christchurch) Vice Chancellor Scholarship: Kelliher Economics Foundation Award: Y Chang 7A, S Fraser 7A, Y Lin 7A, J Little NZYPT Chairman Gavin Jennings, Howell Fu, Philip Chien and Robert Zhang (Capt) and Onslow College (Wellington) in the C Holland 7D Y Kim 7A 7A, K Liu 7A and T Yuen 7A with Maarten Hoogerland from The University of Auckland’s Department of Physics. National Final of the event on 14 May.

page 12 | Auckland Grammar School | www.ags.school.nz Ad Augusta | May 2011 | page 13 > Arts < > Arts < Music Performance Day Oliver! his year, keeping up a tradition that ur annual combined school Tdates back many years, Grammar Oproduction with Epsom Girls went on tour to two local schools with the Grammar this year is the ever-popular Symphony Orchestra, Grammar Virtuosi, Oliver!, which is set to open on Grammar Voices, Premier Concert Band, Wednesday 11 May for a ten-night Wind Band, Stage Band, Pipe Band and season. Barbershop Quartet. Oliver! was the fi rst musical Starting at Kowhai Intermediate on adaptation of a famous Charles Friday 25 March, the groups played a Dickens work to become a stage hit. wide-ranging programme from Elgar to It premiered in the West End in 1960, Saucedo and ‘Come Fly with Me’ and enjoying a long run, a successful were well-received by an appreciative Broadway production in 1963 and audience of about 500. further tours and revivals. It was made Many Kowhai students had not seen into a musical fi lm in 1968. A London the staples of high school music: baritone revival opened in December 2008 and NZSO and APO selection saxophones, deep male voices and pipe is still performing. ongratulations to Alex McFarlane 6A, bands were perhaps not yet on their The show will run from Wednesday Cwho has been selected as a Michael menu and it was wonderful to see whole 11 to Saturday 21 May, with Monaghan Scholar. Part of the NZSO avenues of music-making opening up performances starting at 7:30pm at the National Mentoring Programme, this before their eyes. Auckland Grammar School Centennial scholarship will see Alex receive mentoring After Kowhai, the three coaches Theatre. Tickets can be obtained from the NZSO principal viola and being Pipe Band led by tutor Anton Hodson. from the Centennial Theatre foyer at invited to attend six NSZO concerts. lunchtime or by emailing the ticket Alex also entered and won the offi ce at boxoffi [email protected] Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra Fanfare Adults $20 Composition Competition. His winning Students/Senior Citizens $15 ‘Wheturangi Kahurangi’ was recorded by http://boxoffi ce.ags.school.nz the APO on 13 April and will be played at a forthcoming Blues rugby game at Eden Park this season. Top musician Alex McFarlane. To Christchurch with Love orm 3 students Reilly Hodson 3A Rings Symphonic Suite alongside the Potts, the boys also sang Pokarekare Fand Jim Aimer 3D used their singing New Zealand Symphony Orchestra as Ana led by Dame Malvina Major and a talents to help raise over $150,000 for part of the acclaimed ‘To Christchurch rousing National Anthem with the full Christchurch, having a lot of fun in the with Love’ concert on 2 April 2011. Bruce Mason Centre audience on their process. Alongside organiser Elizabeth feet. Reilly and Jim sang the boy soprano Marvelly, a cast of New Zealand’s top Old Boy John Hawkesby, one of the duet from Howard Shore’s Lord of the singing stars and British sensation Paul MCs for the night, loudly proclaimed ‘Per Angusta Ad Augusta’ following their performance, bringing them back onto the stage for another round of applause. Barbershop Quartet led by Henry Winder. A student plays Bass Clarinet. While the concert was a great opportunity for the keen singers, they travelled to Parnell District School, where Mr Rehu, Mr Hodson, Mr Wasson, were very mindful of the cause. The We would like to thank the following the boys amused mainly 7–10 year-olds Ms Lin and Mrs Johnston in their various parents and friends of Grammar earthquake hit close to home for Reilly with a variety of similar demonstrations capacities in helping to make the morning for their support: who has over 30 family members and performances. A particular surprise a huge success. living in Christchurch. His cousins were for some seven-year-olds seemed to be Back at school, 100 large pizzas Pacifi ka Group staying in Auckland with him when he the sight of the show-stopping bassoons. and 35 litres of soft drinks disappeared Tony and Ida Malosi – Solomona was told his audition was successful Head of Department Stuart Sherwood in ten minutes as the boys’ morning’s and came up with the idea for Reilly and Kapahaka Group says the boys did a fantastic job as work was rewarded and acknowledged. Johann Smith and Mark and Jim to wear Crusaders jerseys on the Grammar ambassadors, turned out in We will undoubtedly carry on this great Sarah Tahere night. Jim summed it up best when he their blazers and playing professionally tradition next year as we send our Music said: “ It’s good to be able to support Music and enthusiastically, and they were ambassadors out into the fi eld once Jim Aimer (centre left) and Reilly Hodson with fellow performers at ‘To Christchurch Christchurch. We feel very lucky to be a Nicki Boswell and Katherine Hawke assisted enormously by Mr Boroughs, again. with Love.’ Courtesy NZPA/ David Rowland. part of it and do something to help.”

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Gala Dinner Sailing Regatta

his year’s AGS Sailing Regatta saw six Young 88 Tboats take to the water on a rather wet Auckland The Gala Dinner day, but the weather certainly didn’t dampen any spirits! ach year the magnifi cent Main Hall cornerstones of the School’s fundraising an item, product or service to our online Renowned Italian structural design engineer Giovanni E at Auckland Grammar School plays endeavours – raising money for the auction through Sella.co.nz, which will Belgrano of Team New Zealand took time out to lend host to the annual Foundation Trust Gala Academic Endowment Fund to recruit, take place from Tuesday 24 May to his support to the event, and presented the Cup to Dinner. To date, this event has raised retain and reward high quality teaching Tuesday 31 May. We will auction off all Brent Knight from Toyota Finance’s team, with celebrity over $700,000 for the Foundation Trust. staff – your participation plays a vital role sorts of goodies, so if you can assist us skipper Tom Powrie. “We all had a fabulous time, This year, the ninth Gala Dinner in helping the School fulfi l its mission. we would love to hear from you. both on the water and after the race,” says Brent. “I’d (sold out!) will take place at 6pm on Grammar’s pursuit of excellence in all For more details on supporting defi nitely be keen to do it again.” Saturday 28 May. As always, it will be a areas of school life depends so much on this event, please contact the Now in its seventh year, this event (kindly supported fabulous night, fi lled with comedy and the generosity of our supporters. While Development Offi ce on (09) 623 5639 or by Morton Estate) helps to raise funds for the School’s entertainment. the dinner itself is already sold out, you [email protected] Academic Endowment Fund. As this event forms one of the can still support the event by donating We look forward to your support! If you are interested in taking part in the Regatta and purchasing a boat next year, please contact Toni Durant at the Development Offi ce on (09) 638 0554 or [email protected] Nick Wiles, Brent Knight and Giovanni Belgrano. 2011 Art Exhibition We would like to thank the following supporters: Tim and Kirsty Benson, John Burns, Cavalier Travel, Jack Porus, Toyota Financial Services, Zone Architectural Products and the organising committee of Nick Wiles, Richard Webb and Greg Knowles. GRAMMAR BROKER Jones Lang LaSalle Commercial Real Estate

Morton Estate Wines Having being head-hunted by Jones Lang LaSalle from my previous role working for Westfield New Zealand in Centre Management I am the newest addition to our brokerage team specialising in the selling and leasing of commercial and industrial property. This is by far my biggest challenge yet and with your competitors willing you to fail, it is Distinctive Passion Painting by Justin Boroughs. often yourself against the world. Not even my property degree can prepare me for the street smart skills and negotiation Friday 26 August – Sunday 28 August skills needed to compete among the best. However, In true Grammar boy fashion I have We are seeking parent and Old Boy help for this event. If embraced this challenge and new role within the industry. I completed my first deal in 3 www.agsartexhibition.school.nz you’re interested in helping in the lead up to this event or weeks and have never looked back. Preview Evening Friday 26 August 6.30pm – 9.30pm during the Exhibition weekend, we would love to hear from New Zealand’s leading producer of Premium wines I am continuing to build market share and with the backing of Jones Lang LaSalle, am $50 includes wine, light refreshments and entertainment www.mortonestatewines.co.nz more than capable of catering for all your property needs. you. For more information, please contact Karen Miller on Saturday 10am – 4pm Free Sunday 10am – 2pm Free (09) 623 5412 or [email protected] Blair James Email: [email protected] Mobile: +64 274 662 187 DDI: +64 9 914 4614 Licensed Under REAA 2008 www.joneslanglasalle.co.nz

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he Foundation Trust would like to launched T thank the following people for their hen Max Gimblett ‘50 heard generous support of the 2010 Annual W that we wished to establish Appeal. This list includes donations made an Art Fund as part of the Academic from 18 September 2010 to 31 March Endowment Fund, he was delighted 2011 and some donors have chosen to to get behind the project and help the remain anonymous. School launch the fund by making a donation of a major work. Mr E P Batley His stunning piece, below, was Mr W N Blackburn offi cially unveiled at a special event in February and proudly forms a ‘welcome Mr H Brill & Mrs N Gibson mat’ for Grammar at the main entrance Dr J S Carnachan Dr D P Carter

Dr H V Coop Max Gimblett with three works which were auctioned to launch the Art Fund. Mr S T G K De Silva to the School. Once the Art fund reaches a minimum Mr M D K Dean The Art Fund was successfully of $100,000, the School will be able to Mr P & Mrs V Duke launched with the auction of three of confer awards to top-performing Art Mr A Eady Max’s Sumi-e inks: ‘Enzo’ (a traditional teachers every year. motif representing the moon), ‘Sound Your support can make a real Mr A G & Mrs B M Fraser Mr D A Botting Mr G L Lang of one hand clapping’ and ‘Rage against difference and will help us to maintain Mr E S Fuimaono Mr J M Botting Dr T Lau the dying of the light’. These inks were Grammar’s traditions of excellence. Mr M G Garner produced at a workshop for students The School’s Director of Advancement, Mr M A Botting Mr M Lloyd & Ms M Nicholson Mrs M Hollingsworth and Old Boys, described as “wonderfully Roger Hill (09 623 5633 or Mr P J Botting Mr I N Margan enriching” and “very cathartic.” [email protected]) would be very happy Mr P M Jackson Mr N S Bowden Mr R P Macdonald The seed funding from this auction to hear from members of the Grammar Mr T & Mrs I Jeffries Mr M & Mrs M Bowes Mr P S Newland ‘Victory – for the lads and staff of will help recruit, reward and retain community, artists and art lovers who Mr C O Jordan Auckland Grammar School.’ specialist Art teachers at Grammar. may wish to support this initiative. Mr D C Brown Mr H Park & Mrs H Ha Mr B R & Mrs L Karl Mr J E L Burton Mr F A Perry Mr R & Mrs F Koome Sir Ron Carter Mr J L Porus Mr T & Mrs J Little Heritage Hall Forms Project David Levene Foundation Mr W G & Mrs J Price Mr S & Mrs J Matheson Mr M & Mrs J Dolan Mr G S Rea Dr C W E Palmer ell-known Grammar families such All proceeds go to the Academic Nigel Evans Family Mr D & Mrs C Dowden Mr S J & Mrs C A Smith as the Whinerays, Kirkpatricks Endowment Fund, which helps Auckland Gapes Family Mr G H & Mrs N Platt W Mr J W F Foreman Mr M B Spencer and Schnackenbergs have all ‘taken a Grammar School recruit and retain high Hadden Family Mrs M & Mr B Skelton Friedlander Foundation Mr G M Spong seat to help keep Grammar great’, with calibre teachers in the classroom and Noel, Robert and David Kirkpatrick Dr N & Mrs S Stewart their family names now permanently allows the School to confer awards to Latimour Family Mr P Grayburn Mr E C Stevenson & Ms H R Spence Dr T & Mrs L Svensen featured on a hall form in the School’s top-performing teachers every year. Lobb Family Professor E Grierson The Honorable Justice K Toogood Main Hall. For more information, please see the The Macdonald Family – JA ‘13, GSR Mr E G & Mrs A Williams Mr I Grierson & Ms P Muir For $6,000 for a large form or Heritage Hall Forms fl yer in this issue ‘38, RPS ‘71, SJD ‘08 Mr D R Worrall Mr J P Guthrie Mr D Wilkie & Ms J de Borchgrave $3,000 for a small form, you can have or contact Roger Hill on 09 623 5633 or Manning Family Mr T Wong a brass plaque permanently attached [email protected] Keith Nelson and Family Mr M Harriman Excellence Building on Tradition to the front of one of these distinctive Plested Family Mr C F Hart wooden benches. Heritage Hall Forms Rosser Family The Commitment to Excellence campaign, Mr K C D W Haszard The following people generously Barclay Family – Keith, Stewart, John, Ruha Family launched in 2001 to attract, reward and Mr P Hatch supported the Building on Tradition Sam and Jay Sandelin Family retain quality teaching staff, continues to campaign, which saw the completion of The Burridge Family Schnackenberg Family Mr W E Heppleston receive ongoing support. Thank you to the Sports Centre, Old Boys’ Pavilion and J S Carnachan 1959 and W H Seagar Family the following people for your generous Mr P R Horne the upgrade of the top fi eld. Carnachan 1992 Toogood Family support. Mr B R Hunt Mr J G & Mrs A Adam Simeon Copsey Towers GB 1975 and Towers MS 2008 Alan Cook and Family Whineray Family Mr J G & Dr A Adam Mr G Hunter & Mrs C Knight Dr G K & Mrs J S Hayward Graeme Cox Family Nick Wiles 1967 and Tom Wiles 2006 Mr D F Black Dr C T C Kenny Mr P & Mrs J Sinhalage

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held for 20 years) and was Musical UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS (CIE) Michael McLellan Retires Director of the Auckland Youth Orchestra for 24 years, until 1988. ichael McLellan’s contribution to Former Head of Music Robin Barnes Information for the Grammar Community Mmusic at AGS as an Itinerant Music says AGS has been very fortunate to have What is CIE? Some UK schools consider CIE to the top three achieving schools in NZ teacher of violin and viola for more than had the benefi t of Michael’s expertise CIE stands for ‘University of Cambridge be a more rigorous qualifi cation and Scholarship were CIE schools: Macleans 40 years has been outstanding. for so long. “He has been involved with International Examinations’. The this has led to an increasing number College and Auckland Grammar School. Having joined Grammar in 1966, many outstanding AGS musicians over University of Cambridge owns and of UK independent and state schools CIE’s system of marking and Michael remembers teaching in the the years in his capacity as tutor, mentor, operates CIE through its non-profi t preferring to offer CIE. Over 400 moderation is transparent; students, Sports Pavilion in Henry Cooper’s days, conductor and performer. His involvement division, Cambridge Assessment, English schools currently use the CIE teachers and parents receive feedback “in a coat, with my own heater.” In 1979, with the boys has been inspiring and which is one of the largest and oldest examinations rather than the domestic and results can be checked. a $10,000 Woolf Fisher Foundation study hugely benefi cial in every genre and examining bodies in the world. UK version. Teachers involved in marking leave grant took him to Australia and the type of music from solo performances CIE, which is the international coursework (the internally assessed UK, a time he recalls as very special: “I and chamber music to full Symphony branch, assesses students in over 150 CIE courses are suitable for NZ components of CIE) receive training was musically refreshed and invigorated.” Orchestras. His work with young people countries. CIE is the largest global students before being accredited. In addition, He formed an AGS/EGGS string has been legendary in Auckland.” provider of qualifi cations, with exams Course content in some subjects (eg CIE carries out moderation of all orchestra which played in the 70s and The School would like to thank Michael taken by over one million students. Mathematics and Physics) is much the coursework to ensure consistency of 80s, called The Grammar Concertante, for all he has done for AGS over the years same worldwide, irrespective of country standards. is Concert Master of the St Matthews and extends to him every best wish for a What CIE qualifi cations are available? or qualifi cation system. CIE’s website provides specimen Michael McLellan. Chamber Orchestra (a position he has well-deserved and fulfi lling retirement. There are three levels: IGCSE, AS and In other subjects, NZ examples papers and a range of past examination A Level. are incorporated (eg in English, which papers, together with reports from IGCSE is sat mostly in Year 11. includes the works of Katherine examiners and answer guides. Any ESOL Department meeting the challenge Students normally sit 5–6 subjects. Mansfi eld and four NZ poets). In others, student may apply to have results Grades range from A* to G. Students such as Geography and Art, local checked; from a clerical re-check of rammar students refl ect the diversity Louise is supported by a strong staff: While many ESOL students are from who do not achieve a grade are examples form part of the course. marks through to a review of marks, a G of our city and this international Janet Boyd brings a wealth of experience Asia, predominantly China and Korea, Ungraded (U). In addition, CIE provides fl exibility report and a return of scripts. blend brings welcome potential and from teaching overseas together with time we also have students from Sri Lanka, AS is usually sat in Years 12 and 13. to offer courses especially for NZ challenges, with a wide range of cultures spent in advisory roles for the Ministry India, the Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, Students sit 4–5 subjects. Qualifi cations requirements. NZ History is an AS CIE qualifi cations are accepted and language backgrounds contributing to of Education, Catherine Waters has a the Russia Federation, South Africa, at AS Level are accepted for entry to course developed, examined and worldwide the rich fabric of the School’s culture. valuable understanding of Asian cultures Tonga, Samoa, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Brazil, University. marked in NZ with course approval and CIE qualifi cations are recognised The ESOL Department provides from teaching overseas, and Jane Proctor’s Chile and many other parts of the world. A Level is a two-year course, of moderation by CIE. worldwide which means they are English language support for many bilingual support is indispensable. Grammar truly is a global community! which the fi rst half is AS and the second portable, and students can use them to immigrant and international fee-paying half is A2. Grades for both AS and A CIE is not just about external written enter tertiary institutions not only in New students. It caters for students ranging Level range from A* to E (also U if examinations Zealand, but in all other countries. from low ability and high language needs ungraded). While end-of-course, written, external to those with high ability needing help As well as grades, students are examinations are standard in most CIE Countries offering CIE with academic English in order to achieve awarded percentage marks. subjects, they are not the only form of CIE exams are sat in more than 150 their potential. assessment. Practical examinations countries, including the US and many Classes are organised to provide a CIE is a standards-based qualifi cation are common in science subjects, European countries. In some countries range of programmes from intensive A standards-based qualifi cation means while internally assessed work is also they provide alternatives to the national English for Foundation level learners to that if a student achieves the standard, included in others. Other forms of system, while in others (such as Academic English for university entrance he gets that grade. There is no scaling. assessment include portfolios (assessed Singapore), the national system has and many students achieve outstanding Standards are maintained through the use externally), while speaking and oral been developed in conjunction with results. of experienced examining panels, while tests are standard in foreign language CIE. Statements that CIE is offered only The ESOL Department is proud of an statistical processes are used to ensure assessment. in third world countries are untrue and overall 2010 pass rate of 67% in NCEA consistency of grades, both between CIE assesses a wide range of skills misleading, just as is the assertion that Level 1 English external Achievement subjects and within each subject. and students are required to use high CIE is elitist! Standards, with 82% of Form 5 students level thinking processes that go well gaining 10 or more literacy credits. The CIE and UK qualifi cations beyond rote learning CIE is a valid choice for schools majority of their Form 6 and 7 students are not the same In all subjects, CIE requires students The primary focus for any school should will gain the Level 2 English credits they CIE is an international examination. A to demonstrate higher-level thinking. To be on the needs of its students and need to gain university entrance. common misconception is that the UK gain high grades, students must show on improving their achievement. CIE Head of Department Louise White’s system is the same as CIE. While CIE they can apply critical analysis as well as schools have made a different decision experience as HOD of ESOL in other high exams are based on the UK structure, subject knowledge. about the qualifi cations they believe schools enabled her to establish ESOL the format and content has been CIE students have been very are most appropriate for their students. as a separate department at Grammar, designed for an international market. In successful in the NZ Scholarship No school adopts CIE without a very catering for the needs of students learning addition, CIE is not a modular system, Examinations, often despite extreme rigorous investigation into its suitability English in a new country. Louise White with her Form 5 NCEA Level 1 English/ESOL class. like that used in the UK. course differences, and in 2010, two of for its students.

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Term Dates 2011 Prefects Wed 11 – Sat 21 May School Production ‘Oliver!’ N Orr 7A Head Prefect Centennial Theatre, AGS S Brothers 7F Deputy Head Prefect M Abou Rabiah 7B Tues 24 May Form 4 Parent Interviews (3–6pm, Main Hall) T Adams 7A Sat 28 May Foundation Trust Gala Dinner (6pm, Main Hall) F Bassett 7D1 Wed 1 June Form 5 Parent Interviews (3–6pm, Main Hall) H Bell 7A Mon 6 June Queen’s Birthday (School closed) S Benson 7F Thurs 9 June Form 6 and 7 Parent Interviews (3–6pm, Main Hall) H Bloor 7F Wed 15 June Careers Evening, Auckland Grammar School, 6–9.30pm C Boswell 7D Sat 18 June AGS vs. King’s College 1st XV Match (No.1 Field, AGS) K Brown 7B Fri 8 July Examinations senior school begin P Burintrathikul 7A T Burns 7D Mon 11 July Examinations senior school C Burstall 7D Tues 12 July – Fri 15 July Examinations full school K Cai 7B Fri 15 July End of Term 2 A Cardy 7D TERM 3 Monday 1 August – Friday 7 October P Chien 7A Thurs 25 – Fri 26 Aug Teacher Only Days P Cho 7A Senior Prefect On behalf of this year’s Old Boys’ Association Executive, Fri 26 Aug Art Exhibition Preview Evening (6.30pm, Main Hall) M Djurich 7A Sat 27 – Sun 28 Aug Art Exhibition open to public S Dodd 7F I welcome you to the Old Boys section of Ad Augusta. J Driscoll 7B ast November, we had a memorable ‘05 (Territorial Army). Following the senior eight, as well as the Springbok T Fox 7D1 Old Boys’ Augusta Awards and service, many visited the Cenotaph to Shield for the Under 18 coxed four. This T Garg 7A L Examination Entry and Fees Collection 2011 Annual Dinner, held at the new Eden Park pay their respects to the fallen. The was only the second time in the School’s It is school policy that all students studying senior qualifi cation courses will enter for D Gate 7C1 main stand, where we honoured three School is currently assessing the extent rowing history that we have won the examinations. The schedule of examination fees is set out below. H Green 7E worthy Augusta recipients – of refurbishment work required to bring prestigious Maadi Cup and the crew, G Gunaratna 7A IGCSE $110 per subject Prof. Cedric Hassall ‘33, Victor Percival the Cenotaph back to pristine condition coaches and supportive parents have AS and A2 Administration Fee: $50 $80 per subject A Harman 7F ‘43 and Dr Howard Harper ‘44, together and the OBA has already offered to done a fantastic job in winning this trophy. A-Level (when AS & A2 are taken in one exam session) $125 per subject M Herbert 7G Senior Prefect with recognising 40 years of service for make a meaningful contribution once I look forward to seeing you at our Old M Jennings 7D NCEA Levels 1, 2 and 3 Mike Farrell. We had a record attendance fi nal costs are known. Boys vs. School Hockey Match in June. Domestic students $76.70 H Jordan 7D of 280 Old Boys and guests who enjoyed Our executive has recently started Foreign fee-paying students $383.30 K Kennedy 7E1 the opportunity to reconnect with friends. a project to better understand what our This is a fl at fee regardless of the number of subjects entered L Kitchen 7C1 The new year got off to a busy start younger Old Boys would like to see New Zealand Scholarship NCEA students: M Knight 7E with our customary Recent Leavers’ from the OBA. I am conscious that our Entry for up to 3 subjects Nil B Lane 7B New Zealand Scholarship CIE students: BBQ and drinks for Old Boys who Association must continue to remain Entry for up to 3 subjects $76.70 O Laugeray-Cleaver 7A Senior Prefect have left the School within the last fi ve relevant to new generations of Old Boys NCEA and CIE students: additional subject entries $76.70 per subject W Lavelua 7C1 years. This was held in the Old Boys’ or run the risk of declining in size and Foreign fee-paying students $102.20 per subject J Moody 7D Pavilion and was well attended by 150 therefore our ability to assist the School C Morrison 7B recent leavers and staff. We have also in the future. To this end we started by Invoices will be issued to all students later this month. The fi nal date for payment is 15 July 2011. I Mulitalo 7D1 held the annual Old Boys XI vs. School meeting with fi ve recent leavers and we J Neifeld 7E 1st XI Twenty20 cricket match for the had an open and honest discussion about L Nguyen 7A Hedley Howarth Trophy. In a closely what was of interest to the younger Auckland Grammar School vs. King’s College S Park 7D1 fought match, the 1st XI’s captain, Angus members. It became apparent that we K Parkar 7F1 Harman, hit the winning runs off the can improve how we communicate with 1st XV Rugby Match J Ramji 7C second to last ball of the 20th over. the younger members, and the type P Richardson 7H Senior Prefect This year Anzac Day fell on Easter of events that we organise for them, Match Kick-Off 2.15pm Saturday 18 June T Riley 7A Monday, and you may read about the which we will look to rectify as soon as Auckland Grammar School No.1 Field W Ross 7E1 Anzac Day service at the School on page possible. What we are hoping to achieve Cheer on our boys in this fierce battle dating back 115 years! A Smith 7C Senior Prefect 28. We must never forget the ultimate is to enhance our appeal to a broader Old After-Match Function 4.00pm – 6.00pm, ticket price $15 R Sood 7D sacrifi ce made by over 600 of our Old Boy community without detracting from Boys, nor the physical and mental scars what we currently offer members. The after-match function is adults only (18+). If you wish to B Srikumar 7A J Staub 7D carried by some of the others who did Finally, on behalf of all Old Boys, and attend the after-match, please contact the Development Offi ce come back. This year the Old Boys particularly rowers, I would like to extend L Tian 7A on (09) 623 5639 or email [email protected] wreath was carried by Eric Grainger ’34 our warmest congratulations to all of L Van Velthooven 7C Members of the AGSOBA will have priority ticketing until 13 (Army) and Rusty Gash ’36 (Air Force), those involved in this year’s successful T Wilkinson 7G May, after which ticket sales will be available to parents and assisted by Recent Leavers Magnus Maadi Cup regatta. Grammar won the Jim Whineray B Yow 7A the wider Grammar community. Holding ‘06 (Air Force) and Fraser Ellis coveted Maadi Cup for the Under 18 President Old Boys’ Association R Zhang 7A

page 22 | Auckland Grammar School | www.ags.school.nz Ad Augusta | May 2011 | page 23 Circumnavigating New Zealand Tibbs House to turn 50 ou may have seen in the news recently n June next year, Tibbs House will expectation and in it together. Tongariro one May school holiday with Yhow Grammar Old Boy Ash Matuschka Imark its 50th anniversary with a And when asked how his time at Dave Bridges, another master and four ’99 and fi ve friends broke records and weekend of celebrations. Tibbs House infl uenced his life: Tibbs house mates, Sunday evening celebrated 100 years of Surf Lifesaving in The organising committee for Hugely. It taught me that it’s good jaunts to Waiwera pools and dance New Zealand by circumnavigating New these celebrations is made up of to have values and to stick to them. It nights with EGGS. Zealand in infl atable rescue boats (IRBs). representatives from each decade since certainly taught me about commitment, Greg looks back on his time at Tibbs Here Ash shares with us some Tibbs House was opened in 1962. Two camaraderie, team, real leadership (by House as: thoughts on the trip and why he undertook committee members, Greg Cross ’72 example) and much more. Five years fi lled with fun, adventure such an adventure. and Strahan Wallis ‘89, who both came Director of Cross Ventures, Greg and learning. I would do it again How long you have been a Muriwai to Tibbs House from the Waikato, share Cross, remembers: tomorrow if I could. I learnt the value of lifeguard? some early memories here. The classic East Beasts vs Majors discipline, hard work and persistence. Since I was old enough to qualify at 14. This Firstly Strahan Wallis, now a PR Raiders inter-house rugby game, dorm You can read these two interviews summer was my 11th patrolling. consultant for Clemenger Group, raids, Sunday church on Mt Eden in the in depth on the Tibbs House 50th How did you get into lifeguarding? A triumphant fi nish for the team. provides an amusing stream of summer listening to Casey Kasem’s Top Anniversary 2012 website when it I grew up in Waimauku, which is a short memories of his time as a boarder at 40 instead of St Barnabas, walk around launches later this year. drive from Muriwai, and Mum and Dad centenary, so we presented the idea to Would you attempt the trip again or Grammar: dragged me down there to join nippers the management team and they agreed something similar? Soggy lunches, great mates, lifelong when I was six. I loved being in the ocean, that the adventure would be a great way Absolutely. The experience brought existing friends, gardening, gating, Munter, and so my passion for lifesaving began. to celebrate the 100-year event. It was a friendships closer together and I have made running the gauntlet, John Oldfi eld, Where did the idea for the trip come from? chance to take the celebrations not just new ones all over the country. Whilst my Friday night fi sh and chips, weekend I read the book ‘Facing the Frozen Ocean’ to the main centres for lifesaving in New body was beaten and we experienced fry ups, 1st XV games and trips, playing by Bear Gryll, in which Bear recounts his Zealand but also to the most remote. physical exhaustion, seeing the country rugby, winning, losing, goal setting, adventure crossing the North Atlantic in What were your expectations of the trip in the way we did is a once in a lifetime prep, ranking, competitiveness, going an open hull RIB (rigid infl atable boat). He before you set off? opportunity. I know I’ll be retelling this story for 1st, trying to do better, swot, dorm undertook the challenge to raise money In an adventure, there are two distinct for years to come. raids, cold showers, stoked to have an for the Royal National Lifeboat Institution phases: the planning and the execution. In Highlights/lowlights of the trip? early game, rugby trials, hostel tennis (RNLI). the planning, we spent hours answering the A highlight was rescuing a young girl team, hostel rugby, hostel seats, tuck The story inspired me to take on an ‘What if?’ questions. We planned for the in Waihau Bay on the East Cape whilst shop, Joy bars, “Newmarket please sir”, adventure and do something special worst and hoped for the best. We expected waiting for the IRBs to arrive. The bay bus from Hamilton, saying goodbye, for Surf Lifesaving New Zealand, an our gear to break, our bodies to be beaten is about 200kms away from the next missing home, catching up with mates, organisation which has come to mean so and to run into foul weather along the closest patrolled beach, Opotiki. A girl and “What dorm am I in?”, hassling seniors much to me. As I’ve raced IRBs for seven way. We were expecting the trip to take her boyfriend were swimming and both anonymously, getting away with it, years, I chose them as the craft for our 40 days, with 32 of those on the water were pulled out in a rip. He was unable movies on Saturday, Masters, authority, Strahan Wallis ‘89. Greg Cross ‘72. adventure and after a few chats with close – the difference being days assigned for to save her but managed to swim himself friends, we decided a circumnavigation of dangerous conditions due to weather. to shore. He ran along the beach to raise the country was to be our goal. Did the trip meet your expectations and the alert. Another team member and I At the time we were having these how? responded. discussions we were two years out from The trip far exceeded our expectations. When we arrived to the patient she was TIBBS HOUSE 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS Surf Lifesaving New Zealand’s (SLSNZ) We managed to complete the journey about to go under. After 5–10 minutes, we in 34 days, six days ahead of schedule, safely landed her back on the beach. We primarily due to our ability to go further had only decided to go to Waihau a few In June 2012, Tibbs House will mark its 50th anniversary with a weekend of celebrations than we expected on days when we hours earlier that day and so it was luck that to which past boarders, masters, tutors and others who have been associated with the had favourable weather conditions. Our we were there to help out. It was a special boarding house will be invited. The organising committee of Tibbs House Old Boys have furthest distance achieved in one day was moment and one we won’t ever forget. planned the following programme of events: 440km, which is a record in an IRB. Before There weren’t many lowlights of the the trip, we didn’t think we could achieve trip. One of the more challenging incidents Friday Special Assembly, tours and informal function in the evening Saturday Tours, curtain raiser rugby game followed by AGS vs. Sacred Heart 1st XV distances over 300km. was when we popped a pontoon 25kms game, formal dinner in the School’s Main Hall The hospitality we experienced from from land off the Hawkes Bay. Fortunately Sunday Guests disperse and an opportunity to meet with your own contacts not just fellow clubbies but other New we had planned for the scenario and Zealanders was incredible. Phone calls used our tow setup to tow the IRB back All events involving food and beverages will be ticketed to cover costs. often made late at night after a last minute to safety. After a 3.5 hour tow we had The weekend is likely to be at the end of June but we will let you know as soon as the dates have been fi nalised. change in plans were always welcomed made it back to safety, and whilst the boat If you wish to update your or your friends’ contact details (postal and/or email and beds and food made available at little was unable to be used again on the trip, address) to ensure that you are on the Tibbs House mailing list, please contact the Let’s make this or no cost. Seeing our fellow countrymen in we were not delayed for long as we had Development Offi ce on 09 623 5639 or email [email protected] an occasion to remember! this way makes you proud to call yourself a a back-up boat ready to go on the Mahia 50 Ash Matuschka ’99. New Zealander. Peninsula.

page 24 | Auckland Grammar School | www.ags.school.nz Ad Augusta | May 2011 | page 25 he Annual AGS vs. King’s Old Boys Annual Dinner and Augusta Awards 2010 Grammar vs. King’s Tennis T Tennis day was held on Sunday 14 November, with about a dozen players his year saw our dinner’s largest from each school across a wide age T attendance, with almost 280 Old group enjoying an afternoon of doubles. Boys getting together at Eden Park’s Grammar’s most senior player, Athol spectacular new South Stand. Tills ‘37, at 86 still shows a deft serve and After the AGM, during which Richard volley strategy. Phil Caughey from King’s Adams ‘71 stepped down as President of organised a solid team, especially strong in the OBA to be replaced by Jim Whineray the younger age group, but the Grammar ‘74, the dinner celebrated Michael team, organised by Barry Schmidt (Master Farrell’s 40 years’ service to Grammar and Old Boy ‘64), proved to be too strong and awarded David Simcock ‘65 and Rob overall with players such as Dexter Loos Kirkpatrick ‘64 Honorary Life Memberships ‘70, Sam Dean ‘71, Bob Phillips ‘65, and for their services to the School, Board of ex-National Secondary Schools Champions Trustees and Old Boys’ Association. Nigel Allen ‘92 and Ryan Bell ‘99 all The Augusta Awards were once showing that tennis players, like good again inspiring. The Awardees all truly wine, get better with age. deserved the honour and Cedric Hassall In the exciting exhibition match ‘33 summed the night up brilliantly with played at the end, Mark Nielsen and a quote from Einstein: “Only a life spent John O’Rourke from King’s narrowly beat in service of others is a life which is truly Bryce Hayr ‘05 and Sam Dean, both AGS worthwhile.” A renowned biochemist, Senior Champions from the past; Sam Cedric left the School 70 years ago and Old Boys Dexter Loos and Sam Dean with Tim MacAvoy and John O’Rourke from King’s. 1973/1975 and Bryce 2009/2010. Next was deeply appreciative of the honour year the event moves back to Grammar. and the opportunity to reconnect with Augusta Awards presented to Kevin Harper (on behalf of Dr Howard Harper), Bill Percival (on behalf of Victor Percival) and Cedric Hassall. Grammar. He still continues to lecture Grammar vs. King’s Golf and give university speeches at the age something, he continued until he achieved by two tables of friends and family, and of 90. that goal, even to the point of being Kevin Harper ‘65 his nephew collected the Victor Percival ‘43, who sadly passed investigated by the CIA. Award on his behalf. away shortly before the announcement Eye specialist Dr Howard Harper There were many Old Boys present was made, forged enduring trade and ‘44, who was unable to attend for health for whom this was their fi rst Annual cultural relationships between China reasons, said he couldn’t wait to get back Dinner – one of whom was Doug Wylie and New Zealand, starting in the mid- to Kabul to continue helping with the ‘32, who at 91 was the oldest attendee 1950s. Bill Percival ‘40, Victor’s brother, great need there. After training in London and had travelled from Australia to be called his brother single minded in to become an eye specialist, he set up a there that night. It was great to see so achieving his goals and although he was number of eye clinics in the Middle East. many in attendance and we look forward never a scholar, once he set his mind to Howard was represented at the function to seeing you all again this year. he Royal Auckland Golf Club hosted Grammar Old Boys golf team. Tthe 51st battle for supremacy at golf Augusta Awardee Dr Howard Harper visits AGS between Grammar Old Boys and King’s Old Boys on 5 December. PH 520 3119 at any time n the morning of Tuesday 5 April, After getting a hiding from a www.sibuns.co.nz O Dr Howard Harper ‘44 returned to determined King’s last year, Grammar visit the School and attend Assembly bounced back in emphatic fashion to record with his wife Monika, daughter Faith and a comprehensive 17–7 victory in the singles nephew Kevin Harper ‘65. and combined stableford pairs format. Howard, who was honoured in David Turner was the stand out for November with an Augusta Award but Grammar on the day with 39 stablefords, was unable to attend at the time, was with solid support from David Ruck, Grant loudly applauded for his work by the boys Whelan and the skipper. Phil Bell, John and other guests to the School and stood Adam and David Ruck also won closest to to take the applause with great pride and the pin prizes on the various par 3s. pleasure. It‘s back to the drawing board for David Assembly that day also celebrated Thompson who had a tough day in the “For advice and information regarding arranging or the Maadi Cup win, with the boys being water (unusual for a dolphin), while Phil FUNERAL DIRECTORS & ADVISORS pre-arranging a funeral service, please call 520 3119 presented with their medals and trophy, Jayne, roped in by King’s from Grammar, did at any time to speak to one of our staff members” A tradition of service since 1899 - Kaye Shannon (Manager and Funeral Director). and the School Haka was performed. Dr Howard Harper and former OBA President Richard Adams. an honourable job in losing for King’s.

page 26 | Auckland Grammar School | www.ags.school.nz Ad Augusta | May 2011 | page 27 Anzac Day Service his year the Grammar community Tcommemorated Anzac Day with guest speaker Professor Paul Moon, who specialises in Treaty and Economics at AUT. Professor Moon spoke about the lead up to the war, the decision to attack the Gallipoli Peninsula, the assault on Gallipoli in April 1915 and its failure, and the effects of the war on New Zealand. During the service, two wreaths were laid at the School’s War Memorial; Phil Cassrels ‘74 bowling for the Grammar Old Boys. one on behalf of the School by Prefects Patrick Cho and Matthew Herbert, the other on behalf of the Old Boys’ Twilight Twenty20 Cricket Association by WWII servicemen t promised to be an exciting match to thank Craig Pryor ‘87 (Captain) and Eric Grainger ’34 (Army) and Russell I and we were not disappointed, with the rest of the Old Boys’ team for taking (Rusty) Gash ’36 (Air Force). They the last over containing one wicket, fi ve part and we hope that next year you will were joined by Magnus Holding ’06 (Air wides and seven runs. In the eagerly be back stronger than ever to regain the Force) and Fraser Ellis ’05 (Territorials), awaited postponed match, held on 29 trophy. There was a wonderful range who assisted guests in laying poppies March, the School’s 1st XI were fi nally of experience within the team, with alongside the wreaths. victorious against the Old Boys’ XI. members ranging from one having left The Old Boys batted fi rst, making a school last year to those who had left Head Prefect Nick Orr and Professor Paul Moon pay their respects. respectable score of 90. But the School’s over 30 years ago. 1st XI made 91 with just one ball A special thanks to umpire Simon remaining – Captain Harman ‘07 making Toon and Master in Charge of Cricket Out of Zone ballot the winning run. Other performances Frank Haszard for organising the School of note were Phil Cassrels ’74 for his team. It was great to see so many he Education Amendment Act, Sixth priority will be given to all other impressive bowling and Armstrong ’08 spectators at the event, especially those Tpassed in December 2010, allows applicants. scoring the most runs. who made it a family occasion and Angus Harman’07 accepts the Hedley for priority in the Out of Zone ballot to be How do Old Boys of the School living The Old Boys’ Association would like brought the children along for a picnic. Howarth Trophy from Louise Howarth. afforded to children of former students of outside the zone but wishing to send their the School. This means that sons of Old son(s) to Grammar enrol for the 2012 Boys living outside the zone can apply for academic year? Noel Bowden Memorial Long Jump Trophy priority status for their sons in the Out of The 2012 Out of Zone application form Zone ballot for enrolment in 2012. will be available on the School’s website Guest speaker Professor Paul Moon. The order of priority in which and from reception at the School from 27 applicants will be offered places is as June 2011. follows: Applications MUST be received Old Boys who First priority must be given to any by the date set down by the Ministry applicant who is accepted for enrolment of Education in the case of students in a special programme run by the applying for Form 3, and the date set served in the School (as defi ned in Section 11B of the down by the School for students applying Education Act 1989). for Forms 4 to 7. Armed Forces Second priority will be given to any Applicants will need to tick a new box applicant who is the sibling of a current claiming priority as the son of an Old Boy he School is keen to identify Old Boys student at the School. of the School. A birth certifi cate and exact T who served in the Armed Forces after Third priority will be given to any dates of the father’s attendance at AGS World War II. This information will help applicant who is the sibling of a former will be required to enable the School to us in our planning for future Anzac Day student of the School. verify eligibility. Members of the Bowden family with Headmaster John Morris and Renata Roberts-TeNana, winner of the Noel Bowden Memorial Trophy. ceremonies. Fourth priority will be given to any The School is committed to We hope to compile a list of such applicant who is a child of a former accommodating sons of Old Boys, oel Bowden attended Grammar continued his love of sport, playing feet 6 inches (6.86m) in 1944, perhaps Old Boys from which we would annually student of the School. however it is possible that the size of the Nfrom 1939–1944, where he was a representative tennis for Auckland, the oldest remaining school record. invite two to carry the AGSOBA wreath Fifth priority will be given to any applicant school roll may mean that this category Prefect in 1943 and 1944 and captained Waikato and Taranaki. His main sporting Sadly Noel passed away in 2009 at at the ceremony. Please contact the who is either a child of an employee of needs to be balloted in some years. the 1st XV in his last year at school. passion was rugby, where he gained the age of 83. His son Alistair presented Development Offi ce on 09 623 5639 or the Board of the School or a child of the Applications must be received by After Grammar, Noel became one selection for the All Blacks in 1952. the magnifi cent greenstone trophy for email [email protected] member of the Board of the School. 4pm, 1 September 2011. of New Zealand’s leading physical Remarkably he still holds the AGS the fi rst time to this year’s winner of the education teachers and lecturer. He record for senior long jump, jumping 22 Senior Long jump, R Roberts-TeNana. page 28 | Auckland Grammar School | www.ags.school.nz Ad Augusta | May 2011 | page 29 Reunions Vintage Reunion

Grammar Old Boys from the classes of 1951, 1961, 1971 and 1981 reunited at a number of successful functions held in the Old Boys’ Pavilion during Term 1. Next year the 1952, 1962, 1972 and 1982 Form 3 intakes will celebrate their reunions, so we would recommend you start planning ahead and encouraging your contemporaries to attend this once in a decade opportunity. ‘51 Reunion Four Old Boys from 1951 enjoy a drink together.

Headmaster John Morris and Vintage Reunion Old Boys attending the Vintage Reunion lunch in April. Gordon Andreassend ‘48. Recent Leavers’ BBQ

‘61 Reunion Old Boys listen to Headmaster John Morris in the Main Hall. Mid-February heralded the return of young Old Boys back to the School, with those that left within the last five years invited to share a drink with some of their former Masters in what is always a fun event. This year the Premier Volleyball team, who were fundraising for their trip to the Nationals, ran the BBQ. Samarth Jani ‘06, Tom Rouse ‘06, Sam Burridge ‘05, James Watt ‘06 and Jamie Small ‘06 won the spot prizes kindly donated by Giapo Genuine Italian Gelato. Matt Small and Sam Burridge.

‘71 Reunion On tour with Mike Farrell.

‘81 Reunion Tibbs House Old Boys from 1981, from left, Bob Walker, Paul Thomson, ‘61 Reunion Up to their old tricks. Jonathan Barton, Robert McCartie and Tim Fairgray. page 30 | Auckland Grammar School | www.ags.school.nz Ad Augusta | May 2011 | page 31 awards, notably in the area of the News of science of corrosion. 90th birthday He has published nearly 800 Old Boys papers in scientifi c journals, books celebration and conference proceedings, plus oug Garrett had only one thing he New Year Honours 2011 one book ‘Transient Techniques in D wanted to do to celebrate his 90th Congratulations to W Baragwanath ’54 Electrochemistry’, and has ten patents birthday late last year – to visit his old KNZM for services as a Judge of the and numerous patent disclosures school. He and his daughters Robyn, Court of Appeal; J McNeish ’44 KNZM credited to his name. Jocelyn and Judy were given a tour of for services to literature and D Mace ’54 In January 2011 Professor the School by Mr Farrell. ONZM for services to the community. Macdonald received an honorary Doug started Grammar in 1935 and doctorate from INSA (National Institute left at the end of 1937. He was one of Doug Garrett with daughters Robyn, Kea Award Supreme Winner of Applied Science) in Lyon, France. many Garretts that attended the School; Jocelyn and Judy. Ophthalmologist Dr Howard Harper, a This award is rarely made to foreigners his father Ernest ‘1900, his brothers Jack humanitarian Kiwi who has spent his ’29, and Kenneth ‘33, his son Peter ’63 the Anzac Day celebrations. On the last Moses Kinikini with Prefects Isaia (Izzy) Mulitalo and Wilson Lavelua, and Moses’s father and requires the approval of the French life restoring sight to tens of thousands Old Boy Taniela Kinikini (Daniel Muli) ‘52 with NBC producer Shyam Balsé. Ministry of Education. and nephew Kenneth ‘62, as well as day of the war, he was asked to play on of people in some of the most hostile his grandsons Daniel ’95 and Jonathan the corner of Queen Street by the Civic countries in the world, including was an NBC fi lm crew from the popular This year they are set to produce over Top architecture student Davies ’97. and again on Quay Street as he “played Afghanistan, Iran, Pakistan and the former reality TV programme ‘The Biggest Loser’ 250,000 bottles with the INVIVO label. Fraser Moore ‘2000 from The University A keen cyclist whilst at school, Doug reasonably well”. states of the USSR, was named Supreme in which Moses had been a contestant. of Auckland has won the annual still had his 2-mile bicycle champion The School has changed much since Winner at the recent World Class New Moses Kinikini holds season 11’s Maori Sportsperson of the Year competition to fi nd New Zealand’s top medal from 1937 and recalled winning Doug attended, but he still recognises Zealand Awards. only two records, specifi cally, the most Tama Toki ‘04, Head Prefect 2008, was architecture student. His proposal for a the Norman Carter Trophy. with fondness the classic features and The annual awards, presented by Kea pounds lost in one week at 41 (19kg) and an outstanding athlete while at school. building that combines beef slaughtering He also remembers being chosen to traditions that make Grammar the school New Zealand and New Zealand Trade & the fastest to lose 100 pounds (45kg), the At the 2010 Blues Awards ceremony and steak eating gave the judges in the perform the Last Post on the trumpet at it was then and still is today. Enterprise, recognise extraordinary New most coveted record, which he did in only at The University of Auckland, Tama 2010 New Zealand Institute of Architects Zealanders who have excelled at the six weeks. was awarded the trophy for Maori Graphisoft Student Design Awards highest levels in their chosen fi eld. Sportsperson of the Year. plenty to chew on. Rugby in Rotorua 1938 One of fi ve Fellows In his competition entry, Moore n 1938, William Spring’s ’61 father Auckland) and John Thorne. Dr Paul Murrell ’82, Department of Cleary Memorial Prize envisaged a slaughterhouse, meat I Ron Spring ‘38 played in the Auckland The following year, Ron was selected Statistics at The University of Auckland, Matthew Windsor ’97, who featured preparation area and restaurant, all under Grammar 2A Rugby team. The team, to play for the 1st XV under the captaincy has been elected a Fellow of the American in the last edition of this magazine as one roof to redraw the link between captained by D Ihaka and coached of Charley Pring. Statistical Association, in recognition of his a current recipient of an FWW Rhodes meat producer and meat consumer. by Mr Rauch, won the Second Grade After leaving Grammar, Ron went “outstanding professional contributions Scholarship, won the Law Foundation’s Championship convincingly. into banking. He served as a Warrant to and leadership in the fi eld of statistical Cleary Memorial Prize for 2010. Matthew John Graham biography At the end of the season, the team Offi cer in the 16th Field Regiment in science”. Paul is one of only fi ve people is undertaking an LLM at Columbia Law A biography of former Headmaster John travelled to Rotorua and played Rotorua Egypt and Italy during WWII and was en outside the United States to be elected School in New York. Graham will be released in the fi rst High School, winning 6–0. In the photo, route to Burma when the war ended in in 2010. week of July. Written by well known Ron is second from the left in the middle 1945. French Honorary Doctorate broadcasting identity Bill Francis, the row. Other team members include Ron fi nished his working life as Realising the dream Professor Digby Macdonald ’57 has been biography is a ‘warts and all’ look at Norman Inder (later President of the Law General Manager of Countrywide Bank Yufei Chen ‘06 produced an award- Distinguished Professor of Materials the extraordinary life of this great New Society and a leading South Auckland at Auckland. He died in 1999. Two of

Photo courtesy of Ingenio. winning physics project for the Royal Science and Engineering at Pennsylvania Zealander. A book launch has been lawyer), Colin Stitchbury, Graeme Ron’s grandchildren attended Grammar; Chef Anthony Fong. Society of New Zealand’s ‘Realise the State University since 1991. He has tentatively planned for the Old Boys’ Stevens, Bruce Harris (later an associate Andrew McCowan ‘93 and Michael Dream’ event. His research, which looked received many prestigious prizes and Pavilion on Thursday 30 June. professor of classics at The University of Sprague ‘00. New York chef into the behaviour of light interacting with Conjoint Science and Business degrees a drop of clear or cloudy water, earned coupled with a Graduate Diploma majoring him $5,000 plus a trip to take part in a in Operations Management are assisting science and engineering fair in Houston Anthony Hoy Fong ’91 to make an impact Texas in May 2011. on the culinary scene in New York. He Pomare Studio was the subject of a lead article in the Wine contract with Spanish giant Spring 2010 issue of ‘Ingenio’, The Two school friends, Rob Cameron and Tim University of Auckland’s alumni magazine. Lightbourne, established INVIVO Wines in 2007. INVIVO does not own any vines, Grammar on the world stage but purchases grapes from Marlborough Daniel Muli (now Kinikini) ’52, who came and Central Otago growers. They have to Grammar as a Form 5 student in 1954 recently secured a major distribution from Tonga, recently revisited the School agreement with Spanish wine making with his son Moses. Accompanying them giant Grupo Codorniu, founded in 1551. Professor Digby Macdonald. 1938 Grammar 2A Rugby team at Wakarewarewa Maori Village.

page 32 | Auckland Grammar School | www.ags.school.nz Ad Augusta | May 2011 | page 33 Grammar Obituaries Old Boys’ Events Families 2011 The Nicholson Family Keith G Hyland ‘43 He played a leading role in the design ne hundred years ago, in 1911, Arthur Keith came to Grammar on a Country and commissioning of Australia’s Friday 10 June ONicholson enrolled at the Auckland Scholarship from Whakatane and largest optical telescope, one of the Old Boys XI vs. School 1st XI Grammar School, which was then in went on to become a professional world’s most important astronomical Hockey Pavilion Symonds Street. As required, he wore electrical engineer, with a life and facilities. Among his notable awards Please contact Sophie on 09 623 5420 or email knickerbockers and a boater. His family lived career spanning a wide range of was Offi cer of the Order of Australia. Arthur Nicholson ’11. Left to right: Niko Vulinovich ‘09, Rod Nicholson ‘75, [email protected] in Howick and to get to Grammar he rode a engineering projects, commerce, local Gordon Nicholson ‘45, Josh Lloyd ’08 and Finn Lloyd ‘10. if you would like to play horse to Epsom. Although small of stature, politics and supporting the arts. James R Beaumont ’51 he played wing for the rugby 1st XV and won relocating to Sydney. He has a BCom and is NZU tennis blue. He did postgraduate study He was the founding chair of Jim was Prefect 1954–55, 1st XI Thursday 14 July the school tennis championship. He was a doing further training in fi nancial analysis. in England, before returning to Auckland the Howick Orchestra, which then Hockey 1955. Friends of Auckland Grammar prefect, a persuasive debater and in 6A. Donal Nicholson ‘42 played hockey Hospital as Medical Tutor. grew over the years to become the UK Reunion After leaving school in 1915, Arthur for the 1st XI and later represented the In 1966, he was appointed full-time Manukau Symphony Orchestra. Douglas Garner ’38 6.30pm Music Room, Killik & Co, was soon in military training and by 1917 Bay of Plenty when he was farming near gastroenterologist to the Auckland Hospitals, A Manukau City Councillor for 27 One of a number of Old Boys who 46 Grosvenor Street, Mayfair, was in France in the Rifl e Brigade. He Tauranga. He trained in carpentry and where he worked for the next 30 years. years, he was Chair at various times served in a branch of the Air Force London, W1K 3HN was wounded twice and returned in 1919. gained experience as a builder, before using As a clinician, teacher and researcher, he of the Works, City Development during World War II. Please contact the Development Although never a full-time student, he these skills in secondary school teaching at contributed to the development of his and Property Committees. He was Offi ce for more information or to graduated MA, BCom. He was an Auckland Lynfi eld College. speciality in New Zealand and the Pacifi c. He the council representative for the Daniel Herk ’88 make a booking on rugby representative and an NZU tennis His son Ian Nicholson ‘69 also played was President of the NZ and Asian Pacifi c Auckland Zoo, Auckland Museum, Dan was sadly a casualty of the Pike 09 623 5639 or email blue. hockey. After army offi cer training in Societies of Gastroenterology and Chairman Historic Places Trust, Pakuranga River Mine disaster. [email protected] In 1921 he was offered a place on the Portree, he served in Singapore, Malaya of Medical Aid Abroad. Arts Society and the Howick and Grammar staff by the Headmaster, Mr and Waiouru and reached the rank of Rod Nicholson ‘75 played tennis Pakuranga Community Arts Council. Glen G Ashton ‘54 Tibbs. For the next 23 years, he taught Major. After retiring, he managed mountain and rugby at Grammar and university. Keith was also an elected member of Denys W Colby ‘37 Advertise mainly mathematics and commercial rescue, outdoor pursuits and NZ Scouts He graduated in medicine from Otago the Auckland Area Health Board. Anthony C Coleman ‘53 subjects. A gifted teacher with a genuine organisations. Ian continued the Nicholsons University and trained as a General Frank D Davies ‘48 in Ad Augusta interest in his pupils and a fund of humorous involvement with Peter Stein’s gannet Practitioner. He did postgraduate study Bryce J Postles ’44 Keith A Fulljames ‘41 stories, he won respect and affection. His studies by banding Muriwai birds. in Sports Medicine and Occupational Prefect 1948, 1st XI Cricket 1946–48 Donald A Gordon ‘43 greatest pleasure was coaching the 1st XV Ian’s three sons were able to stay Medicine and is a Fellow of the NZ College (Captain 1948), 1st XI Hockey David H Holloway ‘46 Reach a circulation of over rugby team. A stalwart of the Old Boys’ at Tibbs House to complete their school of General Practitioners and the Australasian 1946–48 (Captain 1948), President Robert L ‘Pin’ Ingram ‘42 8,000, including Association, he was their President and a studies. Daniel Nicholson ‘00 is in his fi nal College of Physicians. He continues to play AGSOBA 1971. Bryan Marshall ‘55 current parents, Old Boys and key planner of the Centennial celebrations. year of a law degree, Kenneth ‘02 is a 2nd competitive tennis and is the only family Gordon C Maxwell ‘34 friends of the School. He later became Principal of Tauranga Lieutenant and Angus ‘05 is an offi cer member to win the singles, doubles and SCB ‘Ben’ Gascoigne ’29 William E Monro ‘36 For more information contact College and was awarded an MBE in 1969 training cadet and doing a business degree. combined championships at Eden & Epsom Last year saw the passing of one Desmond A Trainer ‘51 Toni Durant, Events and for ‘services to education’. He was the Of Don’s daughter Caroline’s two Tennis Club. of the School’s most accomplished John N Tregonning ‘42 Communications Manager on Nicholson Grammar trailblazer and much sons, Timothy Osborne ‘91 is a chartered Gordon’s grandsons, Niko Vulinovich academics of the 1930s. Dr Gascoigne Kenneth A Watts ‘46 (09) 638 0554 or admired patriarch. accountant and Stephen Osborne ‘92 a ‘09, Josh Lloyd ‘08 and Finn Lloyd ‘10 are won renown in Australia as an optical Raymond J Wilderspin ‘60 [email protected] Glen, the oldest of Arthur’s three pharmacy technician. the current ‘Nicholson’ Grammar boys. astronomer and expert in photometry. Leon T Williams ‘40 www.ags.school.nz/adaugusta children, was head prefect at Epsom Girls Gordon Nicholson ‘45 was a school and Niko was a member of the winning 2010 Grammar as was her daughter Joy. Both inter-school tennis champion, played for senior tennis team and plays football. Josh gained university scholarships. Glen’s the 1st XV, was deputy head prefect and and Finn enjoy cricket, football and distance Augusta Fellowship boys followed their father, Hal Harding, to the fi rst recipient of the Torch of Tradition. running. Mt Albert Grammar. However grandson He studied medicine at Otago University, The family feels privileged to be part of e are pleased to report that masters, parents of Old Boys, parents Sam Harding ‘98 came to Grammar before played rugby for Otago and was awarded an the Grammar community. Wour current membership of of current pupils and friends of the the Augusta Fellowship, Grammar’s School. Nicholson Family bequest society, has reached 60. These In the years ahead, the School will Arthur Nicholson ‘11 Grammarians Tree: special supporters are aged 30 to 90 benefi t greatly from bequests. Such years old. We would encourage Old support will become increasingly crucial (Glen Harding) Donal Nicholson’42 Gordon Nicholson ‘45 Boys to consider consigning a legacy to assist Grammar to maintain its place to Auckland Grammar School even as as New Zealand’s pre-eminent state (Ralf Harding) Ian Nicholson ‘69 (Caroline Osborne) (Philippa Nicholson) Rod Nicholson ‘75 (Margot Nicholson) early as when they write their fi rst will. school for boys. Educational philanthropy is coming of Making a bequest is so simple and Sam Harding ‘98 Daniel Nicholson ‘00 Timothy Osborne ‘91 Niko Vulinovich ‘09 Josh Lloyd ‘08 age in New Zealand and Grammar has so effective. Kenneth Nicholson ‘02 Stephen Osborne ‘92 Finn Lloyd ‘10 been one of the leaders in this process. A brochure is available from the Angus Nicholson ‘05 Not only have Old Boys of all ages Development Offi ce fully explaining the joined the Fellowship, but also former Augusta Fellowship.

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