“Never Was So Much Owed by So Many to So Few” Winston Churchill 70Th Anniversary Battle of Britain
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the BulletinNOVEMBER 2010 “NEVER WAS SO MUCH OWED BY SO MANY TO SO FEW” WINSTON CHURCHILL 70TH ANNIVERSARY BATTLE OF BRITAIN t he magazine of the nelson College Community Message FroM The headMasTer Indicators of Progress (funded by Old Boy John Krammer Over the last four years the College has & Krammer Sports Fund and by Ray shown significant progress in a number Hill parent & BOT member) of infrastructure areas:- Special Projects 2011-2012 a) Contents Financially the College has turned As Headmaster I am pleased to around a $500,000+ operating deficit announce the latest ‘special project’ at in 2007 (and negative cash flow) to an the College. Currently we have over estimated financial result for 2010 of a 200 senior boys who are studying in Cover small operating surplus with a positive Trades based (Industrial Training cash flow of 1.4 million +. v Propaganda Poster WWII Organisation) courses and standards. b) The Ministry funded student Roll These programmes are very successful - Battle of Britain has grown by 6% (at a time when the and we are committed to establishing See article on Page 16 Tasman region school’s rolls have Nelson College as the leading Trades dropped by 0.5%). educator in NZ. Two of these c) The Boarding Roll has increased by 48%. programmes currently operate out of sub standard facilities and use containers to store their tools and d) The International Roll has increased by 120%. materials. Page 2 e) $500,000 has been invested in dormitory upgrades 1. Trade Building (a Year 12 and 13 programme in v Message from the and improvements in Boarding. building and construction) f) The Trust Foundation has funds of $1.2 million + Headmaster 2. Automotive and Industrial Engineering (Year (Preserved Capital Fund + Individual Donor Funds). 11-13 programmes) Academic Performance The new facility would accommodate the senior Page 3-5 Our NCEA results continue to be strong particularly courses (above) and allow us to expand the trades v when we are compared regionally and nationally to Nelson College Year schools of our type and decile. Highlights Results for 2009:- 78% of year 11 students gained NCEA Level 1. Page 6 78% of year 12 students gained NCEA Level 2. v NCOBA Executive 66% of year 13 students gained NCEA Level 3. v We are aware of the need to strengthen and improve Message from the the boys’ academic performance across all year levels President and as a consequence significant reforms have been v Memorable Visits put into place in 2010 (and in the past 3 years). These include:- v 2010 Donations a) Literacy initiatives in the junior school (funded by v Photograph Restoration parent donors). View from Fanklyn Street b) Specialist Scholarship programme in 8 Year 13 subject areas (funded by a parent donor and supportedVIEW FROM FRANKLYN ST Pages 7-13 programme in these areas, into the junior school. 8c nile street west, nelson by Old Boy Bill Day). tel: 03 548 8461 fax: 03 548 8465 The project would involve the construction www.redboxarchitects.co.nz v c) Nelson College News on Old Boys Registration for Cambridge International Trade Centre Development of a purpose built facility incorporating both Franklyn St, Nelson Examinations (to begin in 2012 in some subject areas). 3D Perspective 1 workshops and classrooms. It would be situated Drawing Number DD 03 d) Mentoring programme to improve teaching quality where the current ‘fives courts’ are and we have Page 14 (funded by Old Boys Sir Geoffrey and John Palmer - plans to build/provide a ‘fives court’ facility closer v Krammer Update Palmer Scholar Series). to the New Gym, with ‘fives’ being integrated into e) Environmental Education (funded by Old Boy the Year 9 PE curriculum. Our current building v Sturgess Family Trust Professor Peter Lamb). ‘footprint’ exceeds the Ministry of Education’s v A Busy Year - Sir Geoffrey property formula so that even though there is Expectations and Standards a clear educational benefit in supporting and Palmer One of the strongest themes for change over the past expanding trades based education there will be four years, supported by the Board of Trustees and the no government funding for this project. Gibbons staff was a desire for the raising of overall standards Holdings (Managing Director Scott Gibbons Page 15 and more consistency in our application of the (1986-92) and the Gibbons family have offered to v 2009 / 2010 Obituaries College’s stated expectations. This was particularly manage this project from design stage through to so for student dress, behaviour and work output. The actual construction. The finished facility will be introduction of a school uniform jacket in 2008 and named the Gibbons Trades Education Centre. Page 16 the Year 13s in No 1’s in 2010 (with their own tie Donations to this facility will be recognised design) has lifted the standard of dress and I believe with the construction of a donors’ wall and v Battle of Britain Veterans it has contributed to a more settled and focussed as Headmaster I would ask Old Boys with a atmosphere in classes. As a College we continue to commercial trades interest (in particular) to please v Flying Mission value a uniform as a means to engender in boys a sense support this through a donation to the Trust of pride and belonging. I believe that this, coupled Foundation Special Projects fund. with the provision of a supportive network of pastoral The construction of the Whare (centre for Maori care and the setting of clear boundaries, we will Education and Performing Arts) will begin on Bulletin editorial staff continue to see boys excel in all areas of College life. 1 December 2010. This special project has been funded by donations from the Nelson College v Gina Fletcher Co-Curricular Performance Trust Foundation (Chapman bequest), Nelson v Sue Moir In 2010 Nelson College students are continuing College PTA, Canterbury Community Trust, to achieve success nationally and be selected for Eureka Trust, and the donation of materials from international honours. See page 4 and 5 of this issue Nelson Pine Industries (Murray Sturgeon) and Printed by: for these highlights. also a number of other community sources. Anchor Press, Nelson I must thank the many Old Boys who have My thanks to all Old Boys who have shown contributed to the Krammer Fund in support of boys’ support and enthusiasm for the College and I participation in sport and to the following who have extend an invitation to all of you to allow us to made contributions or who are sole funding significant host you at the College as and when you are in projects -which include: Nelson. a) Mataki - upgrades and building developments (funded by Old Boys’ John Nankervis, Justice John Wild, Guy Beaumont, Peter Vela) Warmest regards b) Junior Elite Football Academy (funded by Old Boy Gary O’ Shea MEd(Admin) Peter Vela) Headmaster c) Support for gifted athletes and for needy boys to assist them in being able to participate in sport 2 www.nelcollege.school.nz College dux 2009 Lowe a rising sTar James Lowe's powerful running and counter- attacking style was a feature of Nelson College's Press Cup campaign, netting him 17 tries and ultimately earning him selection in the New Zealand Schools team. Putting on a New Zealand jersey for the first time was an unforgettable experience for Lowe. He started as full back in the New Zealand Schools huge 65-3 win over Tonga. He was then moved to centre for the test against Australia Schools and scored one of New Zealand’s three tries in their 30-21 victory. In the final match against an U19 Otago side Lowe played at both centre and full back, scoring a crucial try from centre in the 27- 11 victory. Lowe’s versatility and scoring ability suggests that his playing future looks bright and he recently signed a two-year contract with the Article and photo courtesy of The Nelson Mail Tasman Rugby Union. neLson College BirThpLaCe oF rugBy Nelson College - Birthplace of New Zealand Turley, with assistance from Angela Fitchett and Rugby - this board now sits proudly at Nelson Mark Dunstan for compiling all the information College thanks to the generosity of the Gibbons and photos. and McKee families. A big thank you also to Alan Photo courtesy of The Nelson Mail Liam Beaumont (2006-09) First in Biology, Physics, Chemistry, English and Mathematics (Statistics and Modelling) As well as being top in all of his subjects Liam won three scholarship awards in 2009. This year he embarked on a health science degree at Otago University. neLson College pTa Nelson College is very fortunate to have a keen and enthusiastic team of PTA members. Most of our funding comes from the profit that the Uniform Shop produces and through this we are able to support numerous teams and individuals in a huge range of activities. This year we have given funds to Golf, Kapa Haka, Science Fair, FPS, Mountain Biking, Cross Country, Soccer, Volleyball, Mini Bikes, Stage Challenge, Softball, Basketball and many more. The PTA takes neLson College 2010 real pleasure in assisting our boys who work so hard to get to the top of their field Headmaster Gary O’Shea both in New Zealand and overseas. If any Deputy Principal Tim Tucker student or team is going to a National event Assistant Principal Ron Kelly they should contact the College Leadership Assistant Principal Annette Taylor Head Boy Scott Kearney Team in the first instance to request Maori Head Boy Tamu Mausi’i financial assistance. Deputy Head Boys Owen Connors We are also able to provide the school with Paul Williams funding for extra items that improve the Ben Chambers school environment for students and staff; Milne Riley International Leader Napameth Phantawesak more that $60,000 has been spent in the International Deputy last two years for outside tables, curtains, Leader Khoi Phan computers, software, digital notice board, Board of Trustees sports equipment and other gear.