the bulletin December 2016

The Magazine of the Nelson College Community

1 Message from the Headmaster Dux 2016 Tena koutou katoa Congratulations to 2016 Dux recipient Finn Thompson The core business of the College continues to be to equip young men with the social and academic knowledge, skills and attitudes which will enable them to make considered and safe choices in their transition into adulthood. This has been endorsed in another outstanding Education Review Offi ce report from the visit in September this year. We have been accorded a second 4-5 year review cycle, placing us, as a school, at the highest level of performance recognition. Whilst the report is not a public document yet, at Senior Prizegiving I disclosed a paragraph about the quality of teaching. The ERO inspection team stated that: “Students appreciate the choices and responsive teaching methods they benefi t from at the school. The opportunity for authentic learning in many subject areas is raising student engagement and achievement. High expectations are clearly stated and evident for all and student successes are widely celebrated.” I cannot speak too highly of the quality of teaching and non-teaching staff at this school. Their commitment to the welfare and positive development of the boys is simply outstanding and they are core to the success that the boys and the College have achieved. Academic Performance

The boys continue to perform well above the National average in all areas of academic attainment, including NCEA, Photo courtesy Vibeke Friis Trade Qualifi cations, Scholarship and Cambridge Examinations. In particular the broad achievement benchmark targets set by the Minister for all New Zealand schools for 2017 have already been attained, or are close to being achieved. Abel Johnston is named Head Boy for 2017 at the End of Year 1. Core MOE National Targets for all students Senior Prizegiving held on Thursday 3 November 2016. • By 2017 that 85% of all NZ students will leave school with a minimum of NCEA Level 2 Nelson College Celebrating Cultural Diversity Nelson College (2015) – 85% NZ European leavers and 75% Maori leavers exited school with Level Two Nelson College celebrated its Cultural Diversity during a special assembly held earlier in the year. 2. Scholarship Currently the College has over 54 ethnicities and you can see most of them represented in the photo 16 Scholarships gained in 2015 shown. These amazing students certainly enrich our college. 3. Trades / ITO qualifi cations Courses include – Building & Construction, Automotive-Mechanical/Industrial Engineering, Design Metal & Wood, & Electronics. House Winners for 2016 In 2015 a total of 307 students achieved an average pass rate of 84%. Co-Curricula Performance Chaytor In 2015/2016 Nelson College students have continued to achieve success nationally and been selected for international honours: (see full list pages 4 and 5). It was a tight race this year to win the coveted House Trophy with single points separating Monro. Chaytor and Domett in the leadup to the fi nal competition The House Haka. Old Boys & Community Contribution Photo courtesy Vibeke Friis Thank you to Old Boys who have contributed to the Krammer Fund in support of boys’ participation in sport and to the following who have made contributions or are sole funding signifi cant projects –which include: • Matakitaki Lodge – upgrades and equipment (funded by the Christchurch OBA branch and Owen Bequest) Contents • Junior Elite Football Academy (funded by Sir Peter Vela) 2 From the Headmaster • Support for gifted athletes and for needy boys to assist them in being able to participate in sport (funded by John Krammer NCOB – Krammer Sports Fund, and by the Christchurch OBA branch) Report on the year at Nelson College • The College’s Whare - we are close to completing the carved façade using totara wood sourced from the West 3-5 Nelson College Coast and have a master carver from Rotorua working here on the project (funded by the Trust Foundation Chapman Bequest Fund) Stories and photos on the year at Nelson • John and Sir Geoffrey Palmer and the contribution from the Palmer fund, which supports the Teaching staff College professional development programme. • The Lamb Family, who support Environmental Education courses. 6 Old Boys’ Association News • Tom Sturgess Fund supporting, through the Headmasters fund, families with fi nancial hardship. 7 Rugby School International 7’s Tournament Special Project - Boarding Re-Development L-R: Head of House William Wallace, Sports Captain Michael Neru, Zane Archer, I am pleased to announce progress on the most important infrastructure project in the last 80 years of our history. 8-10 Old Boys’ News • Work is almost fi nished on the Barnicoat refurbishment at a cost of $2.4 million. This will be completed in early Mr Anderson (Housemaster), James Kattenberg, Tobbi Jones and Blair Whakatihi Editor: Gina Fletcher December and the boys will move into the new hostel in February 2017. 11 Good Sports The Bulletin is published by Anchor • Planning for the development of the Rutherford hostel is now underway with decisions on a refurbishment News and photos on Old Boys achieving Print, Nelson timeline being made by the Board of Trustees in March 2017. in a variety of sports • The Fell hostel will be retained as a hostel facility for external hireage. Its modernisation plan will be staged over several years and be funded by the hospitality and hireage income areas. 12 Mataki I wish you all a Merry Christmas and Prosperous New Year. Nelson College Trust Foundation Warmest regards Moascar Cup Nga mihi nui 13 WWI – We Will Remember Them Every time schoolboys play for the Moascar Gary O’Shea MEd (Admin) Cup they are continuing a tradition that began Headmaster 14 College Connection @ The Battle of the on the sands of Egypt toward the end of Gary O'Shea River Plate the First World War, and as Nelson College commemorates those Old Boys who lost their 15 Obituaries lives in WW1 for the 100 year anniversary, it is fi tting that the Nelson College 1st XV should Cover Image: Rest in Peace to all those that have bring home this trophy for the fi rst time in Nelson College merging passed on Nelson College history earlier this year. The 1929 post earthquake with today’s team also won subsequent games and hold on College Senoir Prize Giving 2016 16 Monro Housemaster Farewell to the Moascar Cup until next season. Image courtesy of Yr 13 Troy Walker David Horton Photos Courtesy Vibeke Friis Trish Horton Farewell Print Edition of the Bulletin 2 3 Board of Trustees Medallion Recipients Congratulations to the following boys who were national title holders or New Zealand (or other countries) representatives: Jackson Walker (Yamaha) in action Felix Murray in action for Nelson against Marlborough during October’s Newman Shield Maxwell Darling NZ U19 Basketball Team Photo courtesy Andy McGechan match at Saxton Oval. Photo courtesy of The Nelson Mail MVP Australian Basketball Champs www.BikesportNz.com Toby Brown NZ Secondary Schools Brass Band Champs Kolsey Lawrence Cadets National Champion Aung Aung Oo Tin Cadets National Champion Drew Forrest NZ National Climbing Series Felix Murray NZ U19 Cricket Representative NZ U23 Indoor Cricket Representative Finn Fisher-Black NZ Cycling Team, U17 Club Cycling Nationals U19 Cyclo Cross Nationals Van Roland Hlawn Ceu NZ Secondary Schools Football Team James Crosbie NZ Future Problem Solving Representative USA Dan Merry NZ Future Problem Solving Representative USA Francis Sygrove NZ Future Problem Solving Representative USA Seth Whittington NZ Future Problem Solving Representative USA Hugo Peckham NZ Future Problem Solving Representative USA Sam Fu-Allen Gymnastics NZ U18 Team, NZ Mens Team Devon Stove Inline Hockey 16U & 18U AAR Jr Olympics Sr Mens National Champs,U17 & U21 Inter Regional Champs Bailey Aldridge Jr NZ National Motorcycling Cross Country Series Devon Stove (centre) Jackson Walker Jr NZ National Motorcycling Cross Country Series Matthew Praat NZ Secondary Schools Orchestra Hamish Reade NZ Youth Pipe Band Matt Baker Rowing Maadi Cup U18 Lightweight Coxed Four Jack Castle Rowing Maadi Cup U18 Lightweight Coxed Four Ryan Flintoft Rowing Maadi Cup U18 Lightweight Coxed Four Perry Smith Rowing Maadi Cup U18 Lightweight Coxed Four Callum Wilkie Rowing Maadi Cup U18 Lightweight Coxed Four Will Hewitt Royal Society USA Space Camp Leicester Faingaanuku NZ Secondary Schools Rugby Team Matai McGuinniety Swimming NZ 50m Butterfly Long Course Burty Meffan Sailing Open Bic National Champion Techno U15 Windsurfing Champion Neo Milligan-Richard U18 Touch Mixed Team Space Camp Mission to USA Sam Hopgood NZ U18 Underwater Hockey Team Yr 12 student Will Hewitt was one of four James Perham National Excellence Award in Sales and Marketing New Zealand secondary pupils selected to Duncan Murray National Excellence Award in Sales and Marketing attend an International Space Camp at the Alistair King National Excellence Award in Sales and Marketing US Space and Rocket Centre in Alabama, Finn Fisher-Black USA held in July. Benn Higgins National Excellence Award in Sales and Marketing “We were put through a rigorous week Braydon Drummond National Excellence Award in Sales and Marketing of both mental and physical activities, Ratu Vugakoto Fijian Under 20 Rugby Team challenging us to cooperate past the rather extensive language barriers that existed, and coming up with new and innovative solutions L-R Duncan Murray, Ben Higgins, Prime to presented problems. Minister John Key, James Perham, Braydon Drummond, Alistair King The high point of the missions – for me at least – was being suspended 10 meters in A meeting was organised with the Prime the air in a spacewalk simulator, trying to Minister by James Perham who initially repair some sort of “critical system” whilst emailed the PM to tell him how Business also diagnosing someone from memory of a Studies at Nelson College and participating in half-baked medical handbook. the Young Enterprise Scheme has changed his life. Shortly after a reply was received from the My trip definitely influenced my life and Prime Minister’s office that the email was such perception of the world, it encouraged me to a stand out a meeting was set – a huge honour! really strive towards all the entrepreneurial The group spent 45 minutes in his office talking exploits I am now involved in – I started about all manner of life experiences including an educational robotics company called the book, their experience, the business ThnkBot whilst also running an electronics programme at Nelson College, politics, etc. It consultancy business serving clients from was a wonderful experience for all concerned. Singapore, America and New Zealand.”

4 5 Dear Fellow Old Boys Presentation Of Please take the time to read and enjoy this year’s edition of the Bulletin. It may be the last time we send the Bulletin by post. As your President, I can assure you that our executive Honorary Life committee will consider the decision carefully and try to meet the needs of our Association as we see appropriate for future Bulletin and communication with you. However, it would Membership To Rob appear that email, on-line and social media is the way of the future for us as an organisation. In this instance, we need your email contact for future electronic Bulletins. Mckegney Rugby School 450th Anniversary celebrations 22-25 March 2017 Old Boy President Paul Sturrock (1980-84) presenting The fi rst game of rugby played in NZ is an important part of our schools history. Please former President and Honorary Life Member Rob McKegney consider your fi nancial support for our representatives to attend this event in England. It would (1966-70) with his certifi cate in recognition of being an “exemplary be great to have a good contingent from Nelson College representing NZ also. supporter” of both Nelson College and the Nelson College Old Boys’ Association for a great many years. Quadrangular Tournament Nelson 3-5 July 2017 We will be arranging some reunions and gatherings for various Old Boys over the week of quad tournament to be held in Nelson 2017. All Old Boys of Nelson College are welcome to join us. If you would like to arrange some mates for a get-together and would like assistance from our committee please contact us. First Fridays These are a casual get-together for any Old Boys of any era and age at the Trailways bar on the 1st Friday of each month @ 5pm. There is always a representative from the Association there to welcome you! Special thanks to Helpers Thanks to David Robertson (1956-61) for his ongoing voluntary work in our Scriptorium including archival and museum management. Thanks to John Lines (1957-58) and his “assistant” Bob Sturrock (1949-50) for regular voluntary work making improvements at Nelson College If any Old Boy is able to volunteer some time to assist, whether planning a reunion, a gathering, database, we would welcome you! Congratulations: Congratulations to our school, Headmaster, management team and staff for an outstanding ERO report, we are one of very few schools achieving such a result. As a leaver you are offi cially a “Nelson College Old Boy” and therefore part of the Nelson College Old Boys’ Association and we look forward to this relationship for many years to come, whether meeting with you on the side-line or at NCOB events in the future.

Paul Sturrock (1980–84) President NCOBA 2017 University Catchups Nelson College Old Boys are planning to hold several informal functions for students who have recently left Nelson College, at universities throughout New Zealand. Several staff from the College will be in attendance, and the informal functions will be held in a local hotel. We will pass more details via social media when we have fi rmed up Check out Nelson College Old Boys worldwide with Linked in and Facebook the dates and venues. Or contact us direct through our Old Boys Liasion Gina Fletcher The idea behind this is to see how you are all doing, and to make sure that you don't forget where you came from, and that we, Postal: PO Box 202, Nelson 7040, New Zealand Nelson College, will always be here to support you all. Phone: +64 03 548 3099 We look forward to seeing you at some stage during 2017! Email: [email protected] Linked in: Gina Fletcher Nelson College Old Boys’ Liaison at NC or Nelson College – Education/and enter the years you attended Success at Christchurch Old Boys’ Dinner NCOBA Executive 2016 The annual Christchurch Old Boys’ dinner was held in mid- November and attended by 42 Old Boys and their wives, President Paul Bromell (1981-86) John Lines (1957-58) together with Headmaster Gary O'Shea and the Christ's College Paul Sturrock (1980-84) Campbell Ching (1969-73) Doug McKee (1956-60) representative, John Luxton. Dr Stu Gowland (1956-61, Kieran Cleary (staff) Rob McKegney (1966-70) Barnicoat), Urologist and the instigator of the surgical bus, gave Secretary/Treasurer a delightful pre dinner talk on his early days in medicine. Then Iain Graham (1969-73) Jeremy Matthews (1969- followed a fantastic dinner, hosted by Marty (1967-71, Barnicoat) Brett Mochan (1972-75) 73) Tim Harley (1960-66) and Naomi Fuller, at Trevinos Restaurant and bar, before Gary Headmaster Mike Neale (1959-65) O'Shea gave a most interesting talk on the model which Nelson Edward Kelling (1958-62) College is following together with interesting aspects of the boarding David Robertson (1956-61) Gary O’Shea David Kenning (1962-65) department. The questions which followed showed the interest that Ted Priest (1957-60) our Old Boys still have in Nelson College. It was a very successful Executive John Krammer (1947-50) evening and thank you to those who organised this event. John Bethwaite (1957-61) Ian Lash (1954-59) 6 7 Carpenter Levi Mortimer (2008-10) found himself the first recipient of the Kelly McGarry Dream-Believe-Be award in November. “A young Nelson building apprentice’s journey from high school dropout to hard-working family man has been heralded as an example of perseverance and self-belief.” Photo courtesy The Nelson Mail

Eddie Mann (2003-07, Head Boy) has recently become “Swooshy Man” for Nescafe Original in the UK. Winners of Rockquest in 2012, Alex Farrell-Davey (2008-12, Rutherford) and Allister Meffan (2009- The brand campaign is LEAVE LIKE A LEGEND – a tongue-in-cheek spot opens with a young man who 13), along with Ed Palmer formed New Vinyl. Roll on 4 years and Alex and Allister have a new band called "swooshes" his mane of hair through a shower of coffee beans before thrusting his way to work down the street ALAE described as “a fresh, Kiwi duo with a unique sound that needs to be experienced to be understood. Alae to the soundtrack of Whitesnake’s Here I Go Again. Check it out online. NB: Eddie had a starring role in the is what you get when you mix Alex Farrell-Davey and Allister Meffan; two old high school mates who are talented 2005 school production Fatal Error….. musicians in their own right, but when they come together, it’s something else entirely.” Check them out online or see them live - playing @ Rhythm & Vines – Waiohika Estate, Gisborne 29-31 December 2016.

Costa Simpson (2009-13) in action as guest conductor for the Chroma Chamber Choir in July. Shortly after Costa headed overseas to Europe to work while pursuing his passion for music and a dream of becoming an orchestra conductor. Photo courtesy The Nelson Mail

Richard Avery (1999-2003) recently ran 240kms in a 24 hour ultra track running event in Western Australia Danny Guard (1979-83) this year fulfilled his dream – he conquered the world’s most famous mountain – smashing the state record and qualifying for the 2017 International Association of Ultrarunners (IAU) World Mt Everest! Only a year earlier Danny was at the beginning of his climb when the Nepal earthquake struck. Championships in Europe. He won the race by a 50km margin! This win has also seen him go to 16th in the Stationed at Camp 1, he was unharmed but had to wait three days to be rescued. Subsequent aftershocks IAU rankings. In preparing for such events Richard runs a marathon 6 days a week before breakfast and going to made reaching the summit impossible. He didn’t give up on his dream however and “took out loans and used work! Richard owns and operates a small grain marketing firm in the Great Southern region of WA. savings rather than see his dream die”. Well done Danny, an amazing achievement, as one of only 50 New Zealanders to have stood on top of the world. Photo courtesy of Claudia Lopez Photography To follow are just a few of the happy visitors 2016 Old Boy Visitors we have hosted from around NZ and the World this year:

David Horton (1950-54, Rutherford) Sydney, Australia; Simon Mannering (2000-04), Auckland; Douglas B Evans (1951-55), London, UK; Ben Bartlett (1989-93), Brisbane, Australia; Dean Stichbury (1985-89, Fell) New York; John Joseph Alack Erceg (also known as Alack) (1940- 44), Christchurch; Jacky Chan (1998-2000) Hong Kong; Matt Duncan (1994-98) Wellington; Warrick Calvert (1959- 62, Barnicoat), Matamata; Mitchell Drummond (2010- Volunteer Nelson College Old Boys’ Archivist and Scriptorium Manager David Robertson (1956-61, 12) Christchurch Barnicoat) and Old Boys’ Liaison Gina Fletcher, have had a busy year with Old Boy archival enquiries and visitors. David gives a lot of his time to the College and we are very grateful for his enthusiasm and energy in this role. Simon Mannering David Horton

8 9 Kip Colvey (2007-09) selected Old Boys Out and About Good Sports for the All Whites this year and shown in Jarrod Aberhart (1998-2002) currently Head of Business at Nelson College, Adventure Racing World Championships action against the USA was awarded the following in 2016: Eelco Boswijk Civic Awards – Certificate of in October. Achievement in the Change Maker Category; Young Enterprise Trust – Sir James Racing legend Nathan Fa’avae (1983-88) recently completed a historic hat-trick after becoming Fletcher Award for Outstanding Contribution to Enterprise. Jarrod and his wife Kirsty part of the first team (Team Seagate) to win three consecutive World titles. (along with son Oliver), are expecting their second child, in May 2017. Athletics New Zealand Olympian in the 1500 metres Julian Matthews (2002-06) Daniel Belton (1983-87) was awarded an Arts Foundation of New Zealand New Zealand Junior Men 10km - Jamie Shaw (2011-15), who earlier this year competed in the Laureate in 2015. The Arts Foundation Laureate Award is “an investment in excellence IAAF World Race Walking Championship in Rome. across a range of art forms for an artist with prominence and outstanding potential Basketball for future growth. Their work is rich but their richest work still lies ahead of them…” Daniel has an incredible background, spanning 25 years, as a choreographer, dancer Tall Blacks Captain Mika Vukona (2000); Mike Karena (2008-11) and new media artist. Note Finn Delaney (2009-13) was also selected but unluckily missed the final team selection. Cricket Ethan Blackadder(2008-12) never played rugby during his time at college, New Zealand U19 Cricket Josh Clarkson (2012-14, Barnicoat) and contracted to Central preferring the pursuits of hunting and “stuff” but now is making a name for himself in Districts the rugby world when he was called into the 2016 Tasman Makos squad for his debut Football against Otago. “A rangy loose forward who has a high work rate in general play and strong line out capability. His pathway to top rugby has been through club rugby ….” All White Kip Colvey (2007-09) Gridiron Jimmy Chan (2007-11) Graphic Designer at Branding Records in Hong Kong. New Zealand team Shane Tinetti (1998-2002) Inline Hockey Sam Drew (2003-07) was selected as one of 45 finalists, out of 450 submissions received from around the world, of the REAXYS PhD prize – the most important and New Zealand U23 Inline Hockey Josh Stove (2009-13) named Inline Hockey player at the AAU recognised international prize for young chemists. Junior Olympics held in Hawaii July 2016; won silver in the International Division and Gold in the Mens’ Club competition. He is about to head overseas to play.

Oliver Evill (2005-08) Senior Designer at SapientNitro in the UK. Rowing NZ Rowing Eight who competed at the Rio Olympics - Brook Robertson (2005-11) NZ Rowing U23 Men’s Quad – Olly Stephens (2009-14, Fell) won silver at the Junior World Charles Hannah (1964-68, Rutherford) has written a wonderful piece entitled Nick, George and " Steineken" Championship regatta held in late August in the Netherlands as part of . Olly won gold in both the men’s Letter from America – this will be published in full once we go digital! An inspiring story under-20 single sculls and as part of a Blenheim Composite men’s eight, and a silver in the men’s senior that ends with double sculls at the NZ Rowing championships held at Lake Karapiro in February. “… it’s wonderful to be back telling stories that inspire people to believe in their Nick Bell (2002-09, Head Boy) and George Westenra (2003-2009 Head of Rugby dreams – something I encourage all current students of Nelson College to aspire to.” Fell 2009), formed part of an entrepreneurial group of Glenmark Rugby Club friends who got together as a syndicate (Bhuja Boar Breeders) when they heard pig entries in National and International Selections In the meantime we wish Charles all the best for his screenplay movie he is currently the Canterbury A & P show were low and decided to buy a piglet and raise him as a IRELAND Jarrod Payne (1999) working on in Los Angeles. champion! When bought the piglet weighed between 30-40kg and when ready for the show held in November, he had reached around 120kg. Steineken became the NEW ZEALAND pigs name. Claiming 3rd prize, the syndicate was awarded a ribbon with first place ALL BLACKS Wyatt Crockett (1994-2000) – thank you to Wyatt who is kindly donating one of Loui Harvey (2004-08) changed tack this year from his passion of rugby to winning $12… but entering the competition, seeing Steineken grow and progress, the his All Black jerseys to Nelson College in mid-December. Sailing World USA featured an article on Nick White (1981- mountainbiking, where his dream is to qualify for the Enduro World Series. group wearing matching outfits (blazers and purple ties) and having some fun with it 85), who is, it turns out, a bit of a legend when it comes to the MAORI ALL BLACKS James Lowe (2006-10), Ben May (1996-99), Billy Guyton (2008) was well worth it! sailing world. A navigator aboard Yamaha, winner of the 1993-94 Congratulations to Dr Willem Ikink (2001-07 – Prep and NC Dux 07) who NEW ZEALAND U20 Quinten Strange (2010-14) Whitbread Race, and aboard News Corp in the 2001-02 edition, recently married his beautiful bride Kelly-Marie Nunn in Rotorua. Next year both Peter McEwen (2010-14) was earlier this year nominated, and granted, a Hilux until the start of Leg 7, and more recently as navigator on board Willem and Kelly return to Nelson as Doctors at Nelson Hospital – Willem as New Zealand Rural Games Youth Scholarship by the Nelson/Marlborough Axemen’s SAMOA Sakaria Taulafo (2002) Australian supermaxi yacht Wild Oats XI in 2015, he has vast Centre. He now competes in Open events in between studying for a Bachelor in Orthopaedic Registrar and Kelly in General Medicine. TONGA Tevita Koloamatangi (2006) experience in around-the-world and international competition. Agricultural Commerce at Lincoln University. Nick is also the developer of Expedition the popular weather routing software, widely used by most of the world's top ocean racing Scott Kearney (2006-10, Head Boy) has just finished studying Civil Engineering New Zealand Super Rugby Players: Blues: Sam Prattley (2003-07), navigators. “Nice product Nelson College has produced... Nick is at Canterbury University. In February 2017 he is racing in the GODZone adventure James Newport (2009- 2015) Apprentice Chef @ The Cod & Lobster Nelson. Billy Guyton (2008); Chiefs: James Lowe (2006-10); Hurricanes: Ben May (1996-99); an amazing man - a true innovator & pioneer in the industry who has race in Queenstown. GODZone is a 4-7day unsupported adventure race with the Crusaders: David Havili (2012), Mitchell Drummond (2010-12), Wyatt Crockett changed the sailing/racing world with the invention of this brilliant core disciplines of hiking, sea kayaking, whitewater rafting and mountain biking. His Rees Vinsen (2010-14) continues to be a business success with his creative (1994-2000), Quinten Strange (2010-14), Mitchell Hunt (2009-13); Highlanders: software.” Somira Sao, international journalist. team consists of Nelson College for Girls alumni Hazel Bowering-Scott and two other advertising and design agency Adduco Design, with offices in Nelson and Wellington Fletcher Smith (2008-10) male friends from Uni. Peter Marriott is one of the team and his mother was diagnosed and a growing staff. with NET cancer in 2015. The Unicorn Foundation was extremely supportive to Overseas Rugby Players: Agen, France: Sione Tau (2007-08); Toshiba, Japan: the Marriott family and for this reason they will be taking the name "Team Unicorn Sione Vatuvei (1999-2001); Stade Francais, France: Sakaria Taulafo (2002); Gloucester: Foundation" and raising funds for them during the course of their journey to the race. Chris Wall (1974-77) has served the Federated Farmers Manawatu/Rangitikei province for more than 41 years and was presented the Provincial Service Award at the Tom Marshall (2004-08); London Irish: James Marshall (2002-06) was part of the winning 2016 Federated Farmers national conference awards. Hurricanes 2016 Super Rugby champions team and shortly after headed offshore to play for London Irish, Jang Keun-Suk (2003) is a South Korean actor and singer and a major superstar where he has a three year contract. in Asia. In February he visited Nelson College, with his 25-person crew, as part of filming for his upcoming album based on his experiences as a student here in 2003. His Guy Williams (2001-05)…. Rugby League Executive Producer stated that once “Nelson Diary” is released it will be seen over half Nelson College group @ the world at least and many people will know where Nelson is. Jang has this year also bowsandarrowsnz have done a Simon Mannering (2000-04) played his 250th game for the Warriors earlier this year. been nominated for Best actor in a serial drama (excellence award) at the 5th APAN cracker job! Me and to a much Marvin Curry (2012-15) is a member of the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles Under-20 team. (Asia Pacific Actors Network) Stars Awards for the TV Show Jackpot – a South Korean much lesser extent Jono Pryor are historical drama. proud to represent this excellent “On a normal day I work at 5am and after work I travel to Manly with a few of the boys for training. We Featuring on television show Seven Sharp in November of this year, brand of wooden bow ties. finish about 8pm and then go back home. It’s about an hour and a half drive. That’s the daily routine.” 22 year old Alex Hunt (2007-11) has finished his University Alpha Maiava (1996-97, Barnicoat) making a name for himself in the Middle East, Volleyball degree in the States, where he attained the ranking of No 1 tennis featuring in the Entrepreneur Middle East magazine and as the cover story for one of player also, and now wants to focus on following his dream of the Middle East’s luxury hotel/hospitality premier magazines Caterer Middle East in New Zealand Volleyball team Giles Black (2009-13) establishing himself as a professional player with a world tennis May 2015. His latest venture is as Senior Consultant at Growth & Franchise based in ranking. The interview states “one of our brightest tennis talents” Dubai. and despite the fact he was born with one arm, he is more than showing he has the talent to achieve his goal. You can support Alex’s tennis future here Alex Hunt https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/alextennisdream 10 11 MATAKI – 50 YEARS 2017 WORLD WAR I – WE WILL REMEMBER THEM

Inspiration for Old Boys Dave MacLeod (1968-72) has written a piece on “an Old Boys Impressions of Mataki Lodge from back in the day...... ” which is published in full in this year’s edition of The Nelsonian. “Refl ecting on those years is still of great joy and it still seems like yesterday it only happened. Mataki Lodge was certainly a guiding light for me.” Dave credits his Mataki Lodge experiences as “a forerunner to my eventual professional alpine guiding and skiing pathway..” Dave now operates Independent Mountain Guides in Queenstown with the following qualifi cations: NZMGA Mountain and Ski, NZOIA Rock/Alpine and IRAANZ certifi cate in Industrial Rope Access, SARINZ Advanced Rigging for Rescue (practical) Memorial Museum Passchendaele 1917 In 2017, a tree will be planted for each fallen soldier with a known grave at the two British cemeteries of Polygon Wood. There will be two planting days: 26 September and 12 October. In addition to this, a monument will be erected in a central area in the new park. From 11 November 2016 on also non relatives can register via www.passchendaele2017. org, while adopting a grave. The Wood of Peace will keep the memory of those who lost their lives during the First World War alive for many generations to come. Donovan Oldham Hill was born on 10 July 1896 and attended Nelson College in 1910. He was in the NZ Rifl e Brigade, 3rd Battalion, D Company and was killed in action @ Ypres, Belgium on Saturday 24 November 1917 aged 21 years. The Nelson College Old Boys’ Association are proud to be able to have a representative plant a tree for Donovan at The Wood of Peace in Passchendaele 2017, in honour of Donovan who has no known relatives – we will not forget.

Stirring Stories

This year we have received two magnifi cent books featuring Old Boys of Nelson College, the fi rst beingRichard (Dick) Thank you to the Christchurch branch of the Nelson College Old Boys’ Association Grace (1911-13), the second Selwyn Chambers (1902-03). Dick survived the war and his letters back to his who have donated a number of very useful brand new items to Mataki Lodge over the last 18 months. sweetheart during WW1 have been published. His sweetheart he met while a boarder at NC and she was a boarder at NCG. These items include packs, tents, sleeping bags and boots. All items have been very welcomed by both Selwyn’s fate was more unfortunate as he was killed in action on 7 August 2015 at Gallipoli. staff and students alike. Goodbye Dearest Girl WW1 Letters and Sketches – Dick Grace to Alice Crump 1915-1918 Mataki 50 years on - and a plan for it to be used by by Margaret Hardwick-Smith groups of former pupils! Mataki welcomed its fi rst students in 1967 and an Old Boy from that era is working with the school Richard Fairfax Tukino Grace was born on 13 December 1895. He was the 6th child of Lawrence Marshall and Te Kahui to make it available for groups to use when not in use. The concept is to realise its potential as both a Grace, his grandfather Reverend Thomas Samuel Grace and maternal grandfather Horonuku Te Heuheu Tukino 1V, fundraiser for the school and provide the Od Boys network with a facility to experience the wonderful Paramount Chief of Ngati Tuwharetoa. New Zealand outdoors. Dick attended Nelson College 1911-13, he played for the 1st XV in 1912 and the fi rst XI cricket in all his three years. He won Roger Green (1962-67) is working with service providers in Murchison to provide a number of the Junior Athletic Cup in 1911 and the Senior Athletic Cup and the Marjoribanks Shield in 1912. He left NZ in 1915 to begin activities such as mountain biking, fl y fi shing, hiking, kayaking etc as part of a package and returning to a medical degree in Edinburgh. Within months of arrival he abandoned his studies to join the 16th Royal Scots Battalion and ChCh NCOBA Secretary John McCaul (1954-60, Mataki for a bit of nostalgia and comraderie each night. The school, with their catering capabilities, will take his place along with millions of others on the WW1 battlefi elds of France and Belgium. Barnicoat) handing over the approx. 10 pairs of hiking boots to work on a package to ensure the experience is complete. Grant Billcliff HOD Mataki Lodge. After WW1 he went on to become a leading psychiatrist and doctor in London, served in WW11 and before his retirement It's a great plan that provides the school with a unique fundraising opportunity whilst delivering a value in 1960 he was Senior Psychiatric Consultant at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, Queens Square, The Nelson College Trust Foundation proposition to former students wanting to contribute. London. He died in London in 1963. Dick Grace "Tim Mordaunt and I were part of the group who in 1966 spent the last weeks of the school year blazing The Nelson College Trust Foundation (NCTF) was established in the tracks and there are a few of us from that era who have expressed more than a passing interest. I'm 1978 to grow and manage an Endowment Fund. The Trust aims Selwyn Chambers planning that after my December visit there will be a formula in place that other groups can tap in to." Selwyn’s Legacy – One Hundred Years of Kopanga Station, to ensure the long term sustainability of the College and distribute Roger Green income to the College that is used to provide students facilities and Hawkes Bay opportunities that they would not get by relying on state funding. Written by Ewan McGregor and Published by Neil Chambers Current trustees are: Mataki is available to hire on Selwyn was a devoted man of the land and loved his home of Hawke’s Bay and had relished the opportunity and challenge of Chairman (Independent) Judge Tony Zohrab building the very fi rst ferro-cement residential home in the region after taking over a large slice of the family farm, Kopanga, Headmaster Gary O’Shea when he was just 22 years old. He would have looked forward to moving into the grand house that was being completed College Board of Trustees Dennis Christian and John Rollston while he was away at war. He would also have dearly looked forward to returning to the arms of his wife Violet and their 18 month old son Russell, who he had been away from for 7 months. But Major Selwyn Chambers of the Wellington (East Old Boys’ Association Colin Gibbons and Doug McKee Coast) Mounted Rifl es would not return home. He was just 28 years old when he was killed and laid to rest at the Battlefi elds Parent Teacher Association Pam Ewan and Sandra Heney Now you can relive your of Gallipoli on Saturday 7 August 1915. College Staff Tim Tucker memories! Bookings available As can be read on page 2 in the Headmaster’s message we are online with code 23242 or use the thankful to Old Boys and the Community for their contributions. QR code here. The trust continues to seek donations and bequests to grow the fund and support the College in its endeavours by providing improved facilities and further opportunities to benefi t the boys. Refer to the College website for further details on how you can support the trust or contact the Trust Foundation secretary Gina Fletcher at gina@ nelsoncollege.school.nz or phone (03) 548 3099. 12 13 SILVER David Freeman GILLINGHAM Stephen MCALPINE Ian Frederick ORR Thomas (Tom) OBITUARIES (1954-57) passed away 29 July England (1950-54) passed (NC Staff – Preparatory Wakefi eld (1945-49, College Connection @ Battle of the River Plate aged 74 years. away on 5 April at the Waipuna School 1979-2000, Head Barnicoat) passed away 31 There are so many interesting Hospice in Tauranga aged 79 in 1980 & 1992-93) passed January. stories to tell with each and years. away at Nelson on 12 July. every one of these Old Boys STENT Jack Henry (1935) that have passed. Please refer passed away 12 December. PARSONS Richard John to the *Obituary section http:// GODBAZ Graeme Lance MCLENNAN Ian (Gus) (1944-48) passed away www.nelsoncollege.school. (1950-54) passed away Alexander (1936-37) passed on 7 September in Hastings. nz/obituaries of the Nelson 2016 suddenly and peacefully at away on 18 January aged 96 “He will be sadly missed at College website for further full home in Auckland surrounded years. Old Boy meetings.” Jim Dine obituaries. BERGE Jock Edward by family on 11 October aged 1941-43 Alexander (1958-60, 80 years. MOFFATT William (Bill) 2015 Barnicoat) passed away Blackie (1951-54) passed PEACOCK Michael (Mike) on 18 October at Gisborne HALDANE Robert (Ross) away on 7 November. Francis (1955-57) of (1944-48, Rutherford) Murchison taken tragically on BETHWAITE Ian Hospital aged 72 years. “He of Bainham passed away 16 17 March. McKenzie (1938-39) passed often spoke of his time there *NEWMAN Thomas March away 27 November aged 90 and had many anecdotes to (Tom) George (1949- years. share” Barbara Berge 53) passed away peacefully PETER James Ellis (Jimpy) *HARRIS William (John) at home in Te Puke on 12 (1952-55) passed away (1973-80) tragically died on September aged 80 years. peacefully at home in May BLAIR Ivan Horace Mark CAINS Harvey John 7 May from a shock heart Tom was a noted former (1934-35) passed away 30 (1971-75) passed away on 13 attack. John was an ultra-fi t Nelson businessman (est January aged 94 years. November aged 59 years. *PICKERING Ernest master builder, a two-time Newmans Travels in 1969 and Arthur Rex (Rex) (1953- Coast to Coast winner and a appointed to the TNL board in 54) passed away 5 July aged BLAIR Athol Kenneth CLOSS James Noel (1936- keen sportsman who had just 1972 when Transport Nelson, 79 years. Rex was a former (1941-44) passed away 27 40) passed away 19 April aged competed in the pursuit section Newman Brothers and Kirbys lock/loose forward for the July. 93 years. of the GODZone adventure Carriers merged to become All Blacks during the 1957-60 race, fi nishing second with his the largest transport fi rm in COLTMAN Donald (Don) period and is also known as a BOND James Henry three teammates. He was also NZ) and sportsman (cricket Harry (1952-55) passed Waikato rugby great, having Douglas ‘Doug’ (1939-40) an amazing family man who and rugby). The Newman away 18 July aged 77 years. played a “pivotal” role in their passed away 13 November will be sorely missed by all who Shield (cricket), which bears the “epic” win over the Springboks aged 91 years. knew him. family name, is today contested in 1956. Lt Richard Washbourn. Photo taken shortly after the Battle of the COOTE Philip Arthur annually between Nelson and Cecil (1948-53) passed away German cruiser Graf Spee in fl ames before sinking River Plate. Image courtesy of the NZ Navy COLLEY Michael John *INKSTER Capt Gilbert Marlborough. peacefully on 16 November PRIER Kent Nigel (Ken) (1956-59) passed away 15 Richard (1937-40) passed aged 81. Past President (1949-52, Fell) passed away March aged 72 years away 30 April aged 92 years. NEWENHAM Christine NCOBA, Vice President 2 January in Christchurch. When the cruiser HMS Achilles opened fi re on the German ‘pocket battleship’ Admiral Graf Spee in the South Atlantic Wendy (NC Staff 1989- on 13 December 1939, it became the fi rst New Zealand unit to strike a blow at the enemy in the Second World War. NCOBA, Past President CORNELISSEN 98) passed away on 4 July. Achilles also became the fi rst New Zealand warship to take part in a naval battle. The battle took on David vs Goliath Nelson College PTA, past *JOHNSON Laurence REED David Joseph Christopher David (1979- Christine worked at Nelson proportions with an eventual victory as the Graf Spee limped away and was eventually scuttled by its own crew on 17 trustee Nelson College Trust Brian (Laurie /The Bead (Frank) (1946-49, 82) passed away 3 February College doing various roles December 1939. Achilles role in the battle was a special source of pride for New Zealanders, who welcomed the ship’s Foundation and Nelson Civic Man) (1980-83) died Rutherford) of Auckland aged 49 years. around the College as crew home at huge parades in Auckland and Wellington in early 1940. Trust. suddenly on 28 May aged passed away 28 March. 49 years. Laurie was a well Transition Secretary, Old Boys’ known personality in the database, and administrative Nelson College was privileged to welcome home seven of its Old Boys who had served on HMS Achilles at a special DUKE Peter Lee(1935-39) COOTE Richard Philip RIACH Gordon Daniel Nelson community as owner roles. assembly held on Tuesday 5 March 1940. passed away 5 July aged 93 (1977, 79-81) died 23 January (1948-52, Fell) passed away of the Bead Gallery..”he was years 2016 aged 51 years. 19 July aged 81 years. Those present were Lieutenant-Commander Richard E Washbourn (1919-27), David C Allison (1933-35), a top guy and a major asset to NEVIN John Hamilton what makes the character of (1960-65) passed away Michael G Allison (1936-38) and Dennis Papps (1934-36). John Hurst (1935-36), Roderick Manson FORD Harold William RYLAND Michael ERCEG John Joseph Alack Nelson so unique.” peacefully at home on 7 (1927-28) and Richard Williamson (1938-40) were unfortunately unable to attend. (1938-39) passed away 6 April Alexander (1958-62, Fell) (also known as Alack) February aged 69 years. aged 93 years. passed away in his sleep on 11 passed away 5 June. Lt Washbourn was awarded the Distinguished Service Order for his efforts on board HMS ACHILLES. KNIGHT John Newlyn May aged 89 years. He visited His citation read: (1938-39) passed away 19 O’CONNOR Fergus James HAMMOND Maurice the College just a few months *SHORT Dr Douglas Kenneth ‘Morrie’ (1936- February aged 92 years. (1937-40) passed away 15 "When early in the action several splinters struck the gun director tower, at once killing three men and wounding two before his passing. Paviour (1935-38) passed 38) passed away 11 July aged May. others inside the tower, though wounded on the head by a splinter which half stunned him and killed the man behind away 20 May aged 94 years. 92 years. him, continued to control the main armament with the utmost coolness. He set a magnifi cent example to the rest of ERCEG John Joseph Douglas spent 60 years the Director Tower crew, who all stood to their posts and made light of the incident. Thus the primary control kept working in healthcare, from working and secured throughout the action a high rate of hits on the enemy." LANE Rex Peter (1935-36) war-torn Vietnam to hospitals passed away 19 October aged and establishing healthcare Richard Washbourn went on to have an extensive career in the Navy, rising to the rank of Admiral, and being 93 years initiatives across NZ. appointed Chief of Naval Staff, Royal New Zealand Navy in 1963. He died on 8 August 1988. MCCLAINE Donald TISDALL Colin Mantell Why mention this battle? – it is signifi cant for Nelson College in that Admiral Washbourn donated the Achilles Bell to Robert (1930-31) passed (1939-43, Barnicoat) passed Nelson College and it has sat proudly at our school for a good many years. Retired Rear Admiral and Chief of away 19 December aged 99 away on 3 April aged 89 years. Naval Staff NZ Peter McHaffi e (1961-66, Barnicoat) is assisting the college in retaining and maintaining the Welcome home parade, Auckland. years. Achilles Bell as it is a signifi cant historical item. Image courtesy of the NZ Navy UNDRILL David Nicholas MCCLATCHY Murray (1956-60) passed away 27 Wilson (1939-42) passed October aged 74 years. away 6 August aged 89 years. WENZEL Arno Richard MANSSEN Norman (Dick) (1955-59, Fell Bernard (1929-35) passed (College) peacefully at Golden away 7 September. Bay Hospital on 9 November after a short illness, aged 75. PERRONE Joseph (Joe) Dick was a school prefect and (1937) passed away 29 August very involved in the music side aged 93 years. of College life.

RUSSELL Whitworth Continuing a strong Nelson College naval tradition Athol (also known as Dr) photographed under the Achilles Bell earlier this year is (1931-36) passed away 6 November aged 97 years. MarkHMNZS Vinsen Otago’s Lieutenant Commander Andrew Sorensen RNZN (1994-98). Director of Community Relations Business Offi ce Achilles 14 crew on arrival in Auckland. Image courtesy of the NZ Navy 15 31 years as Monro Housemaster – Farewell Burge! 1985 Nelsonian 1985 was a most successful year for Monro. This was a direct result of the spirit which flowed through our House, which was apparent in the size and dedication of our participating teams. This force, which on its greatest level seemed to be only available to the boarding houses, surges through our House and its effects saw our efforts surpass all expectations. This was a year where Monro was to become a dominant force in House competition …. Rugby - Maybe we didn’t beat them with brawn but we really baffled them with brilliance….. You can bet there was more than a murmur over the teacups the day after the swimming sports. Here Monro succeeded in ‘drawing’ the expectations of all the other Houses by snatching up second place behind the (previously?) Dominant Demon of the Deep Domett. The one and only disappointing results for our House was the Athletic Sport. In the words of that great and famous Housemaster, KB… “the less said about that the better.” At the beginning of the year we farewelled Mr Horner as Housemaster and welcomed Mr Burgess….As always much of the appreciation for our success as a House must go to our Housemaster, House prefects and seniors. It was their strong spirit and support in competition that was the heart of the spirit that now Kevin Burgess in 1985 flows through the House as a whole. The future looks fine for Monro…. Good luck for the Martin Rodgers future Monro, and to the other Houses – Look Out!! Head of House 1985

Thirty odd years is a long time to be a Housemaster. As with a lot of things at school, the job has been as much a pleasure as a chore, as it has been mostly about positive relationships with the boys. House activities have evolved over the years to become an integral part of our leadership programme which I have viewed as a great asset to Nelson College. It was touching to have a number of positive messages from Monro Old Boys, many of whom had left school some years ago, upon my resignation. I hope to remain a solid supporter of the house and wish the next Housemaster well in what is a most satisfying role. Kevin Burgess – Housemaster, Monro 1985-2016

Note ‘Burge’ is still going to be teaching here @ NC in 2017, he’s not quite ready to retire yet!

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