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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 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 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 .

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

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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. $10,000 Chairman Hugh Riley has been raised towards the new Whare Deputy Chairman Warren Westenra project. Parent Reps Richard Herd Ray Hill Thank you to the school community for Jonathan Rainey supporting our activities and I would Co-Opted Rep Max Spence especially like to thank all the wonderful Carolyn Mihaere PTA members who give so much of their Staff Rep Harvey Proctor time. Student Rep Owen Connors Te Wera Hauraki Mihaere Secretary Mrs Jude Rainey Sandra Gargiulo PTA Chairperson College Roll: Nelson College rugby memorabilia modelled by Email: [email protected] 1071 students, including 180 boarders current student Danyon Alford Tel: 03 548 8247 104 students in Preparatory School 80 International students from 13 countries Photo courtesy of Caroline Crick and Wild Tomato

www.nelcollege.school.nz 3 The Next Best Thing? Rugby 2010

Nelson rapper Paul Williams doesn’t fit the 1st XV Team typical bad boy rapper mould, but he’s fast Willis Scott (capt), Steven Armstrong, Vaito becoming an internet sensation with over Asomua, Shaun Berkett, Joel Broderson, 130,000 hits on his YouTube page. William Davidson, Mitchell Drummond, The Nelson College deputy head boy has been Scott Green, Ethan Hamilton, Latham moonlighting as a rapper for the last two years, Jones, James Lowe, Connor McKinnon- and with sidekick and friend Ben Chambers, Stevenson, Dylan Monopoli, Tyler Morgan- he’s sampled countless artists, written some Kearns, Reuben Northover, Baz O’Donnell, originals, and become a legend in his home Matt O’Sullivan, Fletcher Smith, Jiuta Tuni, town. Oliver Varley, Mike Wells and AJ Williams. The pair has even grabbed the attention of TV ONE’s Close Up making an appearance on the Coaches: Ross Lienert and Gary Stevens show in August. Manager: Michelle Rutter It all started when the pair met at a youth Trainer: Chris Goodman theatre production a few years ago. Soon after, Williams bought a $30 microphone and used Physio: Mo Virani his father’s laptop to kickstart his rap career. He’s since developed a cult following - popular Quad Tournament for his clever lyrics, humour, and ability to poke fun at everything - while still being “nice”. A gutsy performance by the Nelson College Photo courtesy of The Nelson Mail 1st XV was not enough to break Wellington Article Source: Television NZ Ltd Williams said his dream was to be signed to a College’s 7 year dominance of Quad record label and to get into drama school. Tournament in 2010. The Nelson College team went to Wanganui in July with high hopes after strong performances this year in the Press Cup competition. But the sheer physical presence College boys to build huts in Samoa of the Wellington players took its toll as they ran out the winners against Nelson in the final Hammers, tool belts, saws and 36-11. Nelson College had previously beaten tape measures packed alongside Christ’s College in the opening game 25-24. beach towels, sunscreen and board Press Cup Competition shorts signalled that this school trip to Samoa for 22 Nelson College Nelson College lost 25-6 to students would be a holiday with a Boys’ High in the semi final of the Press Cup difference. The students will help to competition. It was only their 2nd loss of the rebuild the tsunami-ravaged village season, having already lost to Christchurch of Lalomanu, on the east coast of Boys’ High in the opening round of the Upolu Island and they received competition. donations of tools and materials to help with the job. They were also Representative Honours donated sports equipment to hand James Lowe was selected in the New Zealand out to the locals. Schools team (see article pg 3) and Ethan Deputy Principal Tim Tucker, Hamilton, James Lowe, Tyler Morgan- who joined the students, said the Kearns, Reuben Northover, Matthew trip was about helping the boys to O’Sullivan, Willis Scott and Michaels Wells understand a culture that was so were selected to play for the Southern Regional important to New Zealand. They team. hope to make a positive difference Nelson College 2nd XV to the area. Photo and article courtesy of The Nelson Mail The Nelson College 2nd XV team had an See further article page 9. exceptional season, with 11 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss. They triumphed by two points in the final of the season’s competition with an outstanding display of rugby against a determined Central Top Chefs cook up gold at Trust Power Nelson Tasman Team from Blenheim. National Competition Community Trust Awards College Rugby Overall the College enjoyed a rewarding and satisfying rugby season in 2010. 243 players Ben Curnow and Lucas Symington won gold Supreme winner of the 2010 Trust Power made up ten teams, with six teams making it medals in the national HSI Junior Hospitality Nelson Tasman Community Trust Award went through to the semi-finals at the culmination Challenge in Auckland after qualifying in the to Nelson College student Johny O’Donnell of the competition. The U16RH team joined regional competitions. Both are 16 year old for his work with Students Against Violence the 2nd XV in winning their final game and Nelson College boarders who come from dairy Everywhere. The first ever Young Leaders finished the season at the top of their division. farms. They were required to create two dishes conference on Violence was held at Nelson College in April and was attended by 100 young The future also looks bright with the U15A for four people in 90 minutes and missed out on team winning the South Island secondary taking the overall title in the competition by just people from throughout New Zealand. one point. An added incentive for the boys to win schools U15 Invitation Rugby Tournament gold was a promise by their tutor Quinton Gately for the fifth time in ten years. 44 boys made to shout them a meal at Nelson’s Hopgoods Tasman Rugby Football Union representative Restaurant whose chef Aaron Ballantyne helped sides this year. them to create their winning menu.

Photo & article courtesy of The Nelson Mail Old Boy Scott Gibbons (1986-92) presenting the 1st XV with their caps at Food technology students, from left, Jacob Hannah, a colours assembly. Scott was a member James Goodall, Abel Mok, Lucas Syminton and Ben of the 1st XV 1991-92. Curnow, with medals that they won at the regional HSI New Zealand Junior Hospitality Challenge Photo courtesy of The Nelson Mail

4 www.nelcollege.school.nz World Title for Sailor Sports Highlights

Nelson College sailor Ryan Amlehn won Athletics Rock-Climbing his class at the 2010 World Laser 4.7 youth Chris Line finished 1st in U16 Javelin and 4th Christoph Riedel won the boys individual speed climb sailing championships in Thailand, in April in U19 Javelin at the National Track and Field and was a member of the winning team who took out just one point ahead of Australian rival Athletics. Josh Barry won the 1500m and Mike the intermediate boys’ grade at the Tasman Secondary Mark Spearman after almost seven days Low won the 3000m at the Secondary Schools Schools Rock-Climbing Championships. South Island Athletic Championships. of sailing. The 15-year-old Nelson Yacht Rowing Club member matched the predictions of Artistic Skating New Zealand Secondary his coach Charlie Strong. “I thought he Ben Sherwood and his dance partner Kasey Schools, Maadi Cup had it in him. I said he could do it, and he Murdoch won gold in free dance, silver in dance and Nelson College’s under-17 did. It’s excellent for sailing in Nelson and gold for outstanding precision routine at the 2010 New Zealand.” Ryan headed a field of 30 boys’ double of Scott Green artistic skating national competitions. Ben also and Mitchell Horner top youth sailors from around the world in represented New Zealand at the Oceania Artistic the mixed under-16 class, including sailors won gold at the Aon Rollersports Championships where his precision Maadi Cup New Zealand from Germany, Italy, Britain, , skating team, Jazzamatazz, won a bronze medal. Greece and Thailand and was otherwise secondary schools rowing dominant throughout, scoring five wins Baseball championships. Green and and four second places. Ryan’s future goal is Jack Fletcher, Joel Harris and Paul Grant were Horner who were the fastest to sail lasers at the Olympic Games. selected in the Baseball NZ National U17 team to qualifiers for the final won in the final lunge for the finish travel to the USA playing 16 games during a two just 0.5 seconds ahead of Marlborough to claim gold and week tour of Washington State. take home the St Andrew’s College Cup. Photo & article courtesy of The Nelson Mail Nelson College also had success in the under-16 double Basketball sculls with Nick McKenzie and Brook Robertson Michael Karena was named in the taking out the bronze medal. tournament team following the U19 Five Nelson College crews qualified for A finals and two National Basketball Championships. for B finals. He was also selected in the NZ U18 U18 North vs South Island Rowing Regatta Basketball team to tour Germany Scott Green and Mitchell Horner were both selected for and represented New Zealand at the South Island Teams to compete in the national regatta. Youth Olympics in . Green and Horner were members of the winning South Island Eight, Mitchell rowed in the gold medal pair and Matt Black, Zac Columbus, Finn Delany, Scott in the gold medal four. The South Island finished Mitchell Drummond, Oliver Shallcrass and the regatta with an overall win against the North Island. Jacob Marshall were members of the Nelson U17 Article Source: The Nelson Mail team that won the South Island U17 Basketball Tournament. Softball The Nelson College softball team achieved their best ever Sam Bigwood received Basketball New Zealand national ranking finishing second at the NZ Secondary medals for refereeing in NZ junior secondary Schools tournament. Jack Fletcher received the schools finals. tournament’s top pitcher award and was the tournament’s Joel Harris Cricket runner-up batter and first equal on RBIs. was the third-best pitcher and among the top 10 batters, In the local competition the 1st XI team qualified along with Paul Grant. To cap off a great week, Fletcher, for the 2nd grade final for the 2nd year in a row. Grant and 14-year-old catcher Daniel Mallabar were Oscar Barkle scored two centuries and Matthew selected in the New Zealand secondary schools team. Macquet, one, with Jack Gully and Sam Another four players were chosen in the Tournament Rest Baxendine both taking five-wicket bags. Mitchell Team (B squad) -Harris, Jack Rennie, Kyle Casey and New Zealand Junior Drummond gained selection for Central Districts Sam Miller. in the U17 cricket team and Ben Gully was selected Daniel Mallabar was also selected in the NZ lack ox for the U15 team. Both Mitchell and Ben were International Softball Academy team for the Australian B S members of the Nelson Senior Men’s winter cricket series. training squad. Squash Hard work and commitment were two attributes Cross Country Sam Church, Jack Church Chris Collins that contributed to talented Nelson College and won the Josh Barry placed 4th in the individual standings Tasman secondary school’s teams squash title. softballer, Sam Church’s selection in the New and together with Ross McPhie and Adam Zealand Junior Black Sox team this year. And Leonard took the 3 man Year 9 team to the bronze Tennis the team began in fine style winning the Softball medal at the National Secondary Schools Cross Alex Hunt, Hamish Low, Bo Ade-Simpson and Seung Australia International Friendship Series before Country Championships. Woo Hong won the Tasman Tennis Championships crushing the Australian U19 team, 7-0 in the convincingly and Alex Hunt made his debut into seven-match test series. The squad is building Football towards the 2012 World Championships in international tennis at a tournament in New Caledonia Matthew Shaw was selected in the NZ U19 Football on the Junior ITF circuit. Argentina. Church is modest about his success, team to tour Europe (see pg 6). but ex-Black Sox pitcher Marty Grant said the Touch recipe for his call-up was simple “He’s just been Gymnastics The College touch team were the reigning champions working hard and been committed to what he Dan Parker won a bronze medal for pommel and going into the South Island secondary schools tournament wanted to do.” Sam has also been selected in the placed 7th overall in Level 7 (senior grade) and and remained undefeated throughout to claim the title Wellington junior squash team. Keegan Fisher won the vault at Level 6 (top junior for the second year in a row. Fletcher Smith and Vaito grade) in the national championships. Asomua were selected in the NZ Secondary Schools Touch Team. Hockey The Nelson College 1st XI hockey team finished 3rd Underwater Hockey out of 16 teams in the India Shield competition at The Nelson College junior underwater hockey team the national secondary schools winter tournament; won their grade at the South Island Secondary Schools their best result in 14 years. Head Boy, Scott competition while the senior team finished third, Kearney has had an impressive season and was narrowly missing out on a place at the nationals. Matthew selected to attend the New Zealand Junior Hockey Horncastle (leaver 2009) and Zachary Coombs-King Academy. He was part of the Wellington U21 team gained selection in the NZ U18 underwater hockey squad. that won the national U21 title and was selected Volleyball for the Southern Men’s team to play in the Men’s The Nelson College volleyball team finished 14th out of National Hockey League competition. 65 teams at the National secondary schools tournament. Photo & article courtesy of The Nelson Mail Inline Hockey Joe Bywater was selected in the Tasman U19 Volleyball Josh Stove was selected for the U14 New Zealand Team that went on to win the NZ U19 Provincial Inline Hockey Team that defeated Australia, 4-1 in Championship and Jackson Gregory was named in the Keep up with Nelson a 5 test series. U19 National volleyball training squad. Gregory and Bywater were also members of the South Island Secondary College Old Boys’ Mountain Biking School’s Volleyball team that won the Trans-Tasman Reuben Olorenshaw finished in 1st place in the Quadrangular Tournament for the first time in 12 years. Association regional and international U19 Downhill. Neil Anderson (Nelson College teacher) was coach of the committees by visiting National U19 team that competed at The Asian Games in Mountain Running Thailand and he was reappointed as coach of the South www.nelcollege.school.nz/oldboys/ Claude Meffan finished 2nd in the U19 National Island Secondary Schools Team. Mountain Running Championships. NCOBA

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NCOBA 2010 Executive Greetings from the President

President – McKegney, Rob (1966-70) It is with pride and privilege that earlier Association and its Old Boys also play an this year, at the Nelson College Old Boys’ important role as stakeholders in the future Secretary – Carran, Bede (1980-84) Association AGM, I was elected President development of the College, representing a Executive: Bethwaite, John (1957-61) of your Old Boys’ Association. It was wealth of knowledge and expertise which Cleary, Kieran (Staff) wonderful to have a great number of Old can significantly benefit the College. At the Gibbons, Roger (1961-65) Boys attend the AGM, with some staying moment your Association is ‘pressing on hard’ on for the Anzac Service the following day. in the organising of Archives - a rich and Gully, John (1970-74) Several Old Boys described the service as valuable resource in the history of our College. Krammer, John (1947-50) “a very moving experience”. I have been on Please remember that you are welcome at any Lash, Ian (1954-59) the Executive Committee for the last nine time to come and visit us at the College - come McKee, Doug (1956-60) years, having attended College 1966-70. I and see the Scriptorium which Old Boys look on with pleasure at the progress that can now visit with pride and remembrance. Neale, Mike (1959-65) has been achieved at the school under the Finally, a heartfelt thanks to John Towns Sturrock, Paul (1980-84) leadership of Headmaster Gary O’Shea. The and the committee, Gina Fletcher, Ian Lash Headmaster: Gary O’Shea college has achieved well above its mark in and John Krammer for their hard work and all areas, including academically, sporting continued support. and culturally, and I am pleased to report NCOBA Contact Details that the boys now show a greater sense of Rob McKegney pride and belonging in the lifting of general President P O Box 202, Nelson 7040, New Zealand expectations. The Nelson College Old Boys’ Phone: +64 03 548 3099 Email: [email protected] Web: www.nelcollege.school.nz/oldboys

Memorable Visits

Headmaster Gary O’Shea with Jim Dine (1941-43) who is the Great-Great-Great Grandson of William Beatson, the Architect of the original College building (inset) that burnt down in 1905 and his son Bruce (visiting from Taradale, Napier). “It was a really worthwhile trip. Now Bruce has some 2010 Donations idea of what I am talking about when I ramble on about my time at College.” JG McKay Award - Head Boy - Scott Kearney - $1500 “I feel privileged to be able to accept the award” and recorded his appreciation of the Association’s work. He intends to put the funds towards hockey - of which he is a very accomplished player.

Mark Dunstan - Photograph Restoration Master - $600 The archival collection of photographs held at Nelson College is generally in very poor Alex McNabb (1943-48, Rutherford) condition. Individual photographs which have checking out his name on the Honours Board faded or been damaged by silverfish and careless - College Gymnastics Champion 1946, 1947 handling over the years are in urgent need of and 1948. Alex went on to be NZ Gymnastics restoration. The best way to do this is by scanning Champion 1948, 1950, 1956 and 1962; NCOBA Canterbury Branch - $2000 the originals to produce digital files which can Cambridge University Gymnastics Champion Earlier this year the Christchurch Branch of the then be repaired using Adobe Photoshop. These 1954 and win the British Horizontal Champs Nelson College Old Boys’ Association agreed files can be stored for future reference and prints in 1955. In between times Alex became an in committee that Nelson College student, made as necessary. On occasion we are loaned accomplished Mathematical Physicist! He is Matthew Shaw would be an ideal candidate private collections and albums which also need now enjoying retirement in Half Moon Bay, to receive the first disbursement from their to be scanned and copied. Photo restoration Auckland - where he still keeps fit at the gym. sponsorship fund. Matthew, a talented football is a task which is somewhat painstaking and player, gained selection in the NZ secondary requires 20:20 close-up vision as well as accurate schools under-19 side which toured Britain tonal reproduction. Neither his eyesight nor his in April. At a special school assembly former computer screen were up to the task any longer, Nelson College Old Boys’ Association President so he approached the Old Boys earlier this year John Towns presented Matthew with a cheque to help him in his work by providing funds for a for $2000 on behalf of the Christchurch Branch. new large high-definition screen. He is delighted Matt was recently named in the Canterbury to report the new screen is doing the job and United U19 squad. normal service has resumed.

Roger Anderson (1936-41) and his wife Erin visited from Mairangi Bay in Auckland and came to Nelson College to see the bronze Memorial Plaque in the Scriptorium where Roger’s brother, Naval Airman Trevor B Anderson (1931-35) inset photo, is remembered, having been Headmaster’s residence at foot of Grampians (date unknown): before restoration (L) after restoration (R) killed in action, Fleet Air Arm, 31 July 1942.

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It All Started In Good Old Nelson... Up and Coming Chef of the

It’s interesting writing back to my old school about student exchange to San Jose State University in Year Award - Nelson where I am now, because Nelson College played a California, and the odd escape to Mt Ruapehu in major part in putting me on this path. I’m writing winter. So long story short I now end up writing Hospitality Awards this a week before starting at Umea University in this sitting in my flat in London, leaving in two Sweden, following a chain of study and travel since days for Sweden, after a couple of months not I left Nelson. sleeping, working late on my portfolio, submitting Jasper Broad-Kolff (2005-09) took out his section I’m beginning my Masters in Advanced Product it, and hoping for the best, but expecting not to Design, one of the most exciting and hardest courses make it. Two days before leaving for the UK to with a fennel risotto with pan-seared salmon, crispy in industrial design in the world. It’s been a lot of live I found out I’d made it! Awesome. prawns and a white onion foam. For the first time hard yakka to get here, which really started right It’s all worked out incredibly well, and I’m now this year, the up-and-coming chefs were judged back in my Graphics and Art Design classes at aiming to make the most of my course and through a cook-off at the Nelson Marlborough college with Mr and Mrs Kelly. secure a great internship somewhere in Europe Institute of Technology. The young chefs were I’ve always loved design, and I took these classes (I’ve really enjoyed my short stint in London). provided with a mystery box of ingredients and, right through college, culminating in applying to Eventually afterwards I’ll be looking to grab a after a short time for planning, were given an study Industrial Design at Massey University with great job at a consultancy or working within a hour to prepare and cook a dish. Jasper works in the help and encouragement particularly of Mrs company, and I have absolutely no idea where in Kelly. She also encouraged Bruno Wickes and the world that will lead me. And it all started in the kitchen at award-winning Nelson restaurant James Struthers to apply, who I studied with up good old Nelson. Hopgood’s. in Wellington, and a few others from years before me. It’s funny - of all the schools in New Zealand, Alastair Warren (2000-04) Nelson College probably puts the most students through Industrial Design at Massey Wellington, and we tend to thrive there too. Alexander Wastney (1997-2003) studied a year ahead of me, and won the New Zealand Dyson Award, and Lans Hansen (1997-2001) went the year before that, and designed one of the most respected graduate projects we’ve had, a dry-tooling axe for rock climbing. So I had a great four years at Massey, working hard and having a blast in the capital, and I came out with First Class Honours and a job at a just-starting design consultancy. I also managed to squeeze in a Photo and article courtesy of The Nelson Mail

Entrepreneur Regales Students

Bill Day left Nelson College in 1975. staff and specialises in laying underwater A few years later he bought a scuba cables, supporting oil platforms and tank to help chase a girl called Sally. running underwater vessels. Seaworks Nowadays, he is the chairman of a also undertakes the marine management company he founded which turns over for Stephen Spielberg and Peter Jackson tens of millions of dollars a year and movies. Bill was happy to return to his has worked out of places like Iran, roots to help inspire students and foster West Africa and Dubai. His company, the idea of entrepreneurship in the next Seaworks, which grew out of a small generation with Nelson College’s top scuba diving operation, was started in students spending the day being inspired Photo and article courtesy of The Nelson Mail 1983. The company now employs 140 to think outside the box.

Achievements

Otago Medical School 2010 College of Engineering UC Tindall Foundation - Lincoln University - Sports Scholar 2010 - Elite The following were accepted into the 2010 intake: James Paterson (2005-09) Scholar - Nicholas Bell (2005-09) Tom Currie (2004-08); Matthew Chamberlain (2004-08); Ben McLaughlin (2002-08); Guy The University of Canterbury congratulates Yohei Riley (2002-08) Mikawa (2005-09) pictured here with Dr Rod Carr, Vice-Chancellor, receiving his certificate University of Canterbury - 2010 Scholarships in recognition of achieving the Nelson Science College of Engineering Computer Science - Scholarship. Robert Keogh (2005-09)

Photo courtesy of University of Canterbury Photo courtesy of Lincoln University

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Innovative Architect Admit to the Bar

Photo courtesy of The Nelson Mail

As an exchange student in 1984 in the 6th form John Fitchett , left, with son Rob (1999-2003), Nelson. Toby is a fifth-generation solicitor and I very much enjoyed my year in NZ, exploring a and Nick Moore (1962-68), right, with son Rob a third-generation solicitor. Both men’s new lifestyle as well as a new language. I am now Toby (1999-2003) after the younger generations fathers were naturally proud to see their sons an Architect, based in my homeland (Bangkok, admission to the bar at the High Court in admitted to the bar. Thailand). I design many projects in town, as well as projects in nearby countries such as Myanmar, Vietnam, Cambodia, Bangladesh and Hong Hugh Tennent - Leaving his Mark Kong (inset photo Otefal Thai office building). I completed a Master degree, and am currently continuing my Ph.D This project is so large it could fit two rugby fields studies in Building under its roof, and will provide much needed indoor courts for netball, basketball, volleyball - Energy saving, to and many other codes. Hugh studied at Victoria bring new design and Auckland Universities after college and concept-strategies travelled widely before settling in Wellington in to hot and humid 1990. There he designed and built the National building industries to Award winning Buddhist Monastery, the first of minimize the impact many awards for architecture. For 2011 and 2012 for our environment. he will be convening judge for the NZ Institute of I was glad to share Architects national awards programme. In 2001 and be part of Nelson he was made a Fellow of the NZIA. During his College and now as an earlier travels in Asia he developed an interest Old Boy of the school in Buddhist meditation which he maintains as a I would like to contact teacher in a Wellington based insight meditation my old friends who centre. Hugh recalls the positive influence of his attended Form 6 in Nelson College art teachers Sam Major and Bill 1984 - please email me at [email protected] Nichol in supporting his career direction, and as I would love to hear from you! Hugh Tennent (1973-1977 Rutherford, (then) Rutherford house tutor Salvi Gargiulo Suriya Koonsawasdikool (1984-85, AFS student) 1st XV) is design director of Tennent and and housemaster Bill Lake. He also has ongoing Brown Architects, a medium sized Wellington contact with many Nelson Old Boys of his architecture practice and now leaving his mark time that are architectural colleagues; Alistair Best Dressed on the city of Wellington, with their design for Luke (1973-74), John Mills (1973-77), Peter the under construction $40mill Wellington City Kedgley (1958-60), Ian Bowman (1970-74) and Council Indoor Sports Centre, near the airport. Jonathan Waddy (1970-74) to name a few.

Former Head Boy Leads Busy Life

After leaving Nelson College in 1990, Dan qualified with a Sports Management & Marketing degree from Massey University. Following several years kayaking for NZ in the NZ Canoe Polo team and an Asia Pacific Sales Manager role for an Auckland software company, Dan moved to Sydney in 2000. He has been involved in the Australian ICT industry in various Sales Our Old Boys are a fashion force to be Management & Business Development roles for reckoned with! Steven Zindel (1977-81) won most of those years and has recently moved to a best dressed lawyer in 2007 and now in 2010 Trans-Tasman business specialising in connecting we have Dr Allan Freeth (1974-78), CEO business & government leaders in both countries. TelstraClear, who was named Mr Wellington Dan has three beautiful children, Peta (7), - Best Dressed Businessman. Allan went on George (6) and Max (2) and juggles a busy family to come 3rd in the 2010 Working Style Best & work life with his passion for cycling both on- Dressed Businessman Awards. road and mountain biking. Dan Ussher (1987-90, Rutherford) 8 www.nelcollege.school.nz Nelson College Old Boys’ Association

From Dux to DOC - Jace Mace

Jack Mace (1995-99) was dux of Nelson College. He now works at the Department of Conservation in Wellington as a technical support officer for animal pests. Jack finished a master’s degree at Otago University and spent a year travelling through Latin America where he learned Spanish. “I needed a job and came back and got a [pest] trapping position, and I’ve just kind of moved up as I went along. So I’ve gone from being minimum wage, walking around in the bush all day, to being in an office in Wellington providing this technical advice. I’m halfway between an ecologist and a ranger. I miss being in the field but I still get out there a bit”. Jack says he couldn’t imagine working in conservation anywhere else in the world. “It’s so important here and we’ve got so much great land to look after. I can’t understand why more Photo and article courtesy of The Nelson Mail Kiwis aren’t ‘out there’. Just the feel of it - being out in the hills. Nelson’s pretty special, eh.”

Students aid Samoan Recovery Pottons Rivers

Photo courtesy of The Nelson Mail

Nelson College group in Samoa - this photo the buildings. The group used some of their spare shows the group in the midst of shifting about time to visit the Saleapaga primary school where 30 tonnes of sand that assisted in making and they gave stationery and sports equipment to the Internationally renowned photographer and pouring cement for a new accommodation block. students.... and then spent all of the break time conservationist, Craig Potton (1963-69) has The work was done by hand in temperatures over playing games with them. A constant occurrence spent 40 years photographing NZ landscapes. 30 degrees Celsius! Although hard work, the of the trip was the raft of comments from members Making art out of our forests, our coastlines boys relished the chance to help in some small of the public about the outstanding behaviour and and most of all, out of our rivers. For Craig, way. They were treated to a ceremonial meal as attitude of the students, they were a credit to the rivers are the arteries that bind the land a reward and an invitation in the future to stay in College. See further article on page 4. together. “We’ve protected all our forests. It’s probably time we thought about protecting all that’s left of our wild rivers.” Rivers is a Prime documentary series where Craig travels five of Travelling Nomad our most significant waterways - the Clutha, the Waikato, the Mokihinui, the Clarence and Ross Inness-McLeish (2005-09) has been with the life of a nomad. To read his journals the Rangitata - each one with its own story. travelling around South America on a shoestring please visit: http://journals.worldnomads.com/ budget for the last six months (recently returning mudeeboot/. “By leaving my home, the people Photo courtesy of Prime (final episode 17 home to Nelson). He has been playing his and places I found security in, by losing my October) accordion, trekking, working with street kids, language and my culture, I finally found myself”. getting searched by police, and falling in love

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Champions Mannering returns to Kiwis’ starting line-up

Photo courtesy of Photosport

Photo courtesy of The Nelson Mail Vodafone Warriors captain Simon Mannering (2000-04) was back in the Champions: Sam Prattley (2003-07), left my career”. Prop Prattley appeared three times Kiwis’ starting line-up for their Four Nations and Tom Marshall (2004-08) were part of the off the bench during pool play - “The rugby I World Cup-winning New Zealand Under-20 did get was easily the best rugby I’ve ever played opener against England at Westpac Stadium rugby team. Marshall wore the starting in, so it was a lot of fun.” It was a successful in Wellington. He was back to full fitness fullback’s jersey in four of New Zealand’s five campaign which saw the New Zealand Under after a hamstring injury side-lined him for matches, including the semi-final and final. 20 team win their third consecutive world title several weeks in the NRL competition. He said “the entire experience was the best of - 62-17 over Australia.

Basketball In Brief Chasing the Black Sticks Dream

Basketball World Championships Three Old Boys represented New Zealand at the Basketball World Championships in Turkey in 2010. They were Phil Jones (1992), in his third appearance at the World Championships, Mike Fitchett (1996-2000) and Mika Vukona (2000). The Tall Blacks bowed out of the championships with a 3-3 record:- wins over Lebanon, and France, and losses to Lithuania, Spain and Russia; a third straight top-16 finish at a world championships. Utah University Signs Rainbird Former Nelson College basketballer Adam Rainbird (2005-09, Fell) headed to the States in June to take up a four year academic and athletic scholarship to Westminster College in Salt Lake City, Utah.

‘We are very excited that Adam chose to become a Griffin.’ assistant coach Adam Hiatt said. “He is one of the best four-year recruits to have ever committed to us. He is extremely skilled for a young 18-year old player. We need and expect him to make an immediate impact on our team.” Photo and article courtesy of The Nelson Mail Adam is also studying a double degree in BSc Psychology and Marketing. Article courtesy of The Nelson Mail Nelson’s only professional hockey player Matt players blessed with that particular skill set and L’Huillier (2001-05) plays in the Dutch Matt is already contemplating his second year of Granger in Melbourne’s Big V national league and is still chasing his dream of competing in the Dutch national league. League making the New Zealand Black Sticks team. L’Huillier has played for New Zealand A, is part Ali Granger (2005-09) is playing for the Warriors- 23 year old L’Huillier is pushing hard to become of the national development squad and while he the Packenham Warriors, in Melbourne’s Big V one of New Zealand hockey’s top drag flickers; is loving his Dutch experience he doesn’t rule League. He is involved in basketball five days out they’re hockey’s rock stars, the sharp shooters, out the possibility of moving even further afield of every seven and is in “basketball heaven” says the power-hitting target men entrusted with after next season as another important step in his Mum Janie Granger, a former director of the Nelson Giants. turning penalty corners into goals. hockey education. There is a burgeoning international market for

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Music Legend Singer/Songwriter

Frank Richard (Dick) Le Fort (1961-62) was him from colleges in the Wellington area and he recognised during the Queen’s Birthday Honours continues to develop aspiring artists who seek when he was appointed a Member of the New professional careers in music. Zealand Order of Merit for Services to Music. As a composer for film and television, he worked During his time at college Dick gained “” in on many dramas and documentaries including swimming and football. He was also the leader of “The Enduring Land”, “Cover Story” and the the Nelson College Orchestra. Whilst at college, Montana Sunday Theatre drama “Swimming he was involved with several “pop” bands including Lessons” which was a finalist in the BAFTA The Downbeats who played at the local coffee bar, Awards. His latest documentary, “The Last the Chez Eelco which was frequented by many Western Heretic” was the flagship of TVNZ’s Nelson College students and their friends. Documentary Festival. After leaving Nelson College, Richard worked Recently Richard has been involved with the for the Commercial Bank of Australia before production and development of Maori music joining the Broadcasting Corporation (to become both in radio and television working with Radio New Zealand). In the early years, Richard series including “The New Migration”, as series composed songs for New Zealand musicians composer and “Nga Waiata O Te Iwi”, as Music such as Nash Chase, Tom Thumb, and Top Shelf Director. During his music career he has received and worked closely with established commercial numerous Mobil Radio Awards and gold and recording companies. During this time he platinum albums, and to date has produced twelve was elected as a Full Writer Member of The albums which have won recording industry and Australasian Performing Right Association. Tui awards. While working for Radio New Zealand Richard undertook and completed a music degree through Victoria University. In 1979 he received a Queen Elizabeth Arts Council (now Creative NZ) grant to study music production in the United States for six weeks and was a guest of the USA State Department. From the late seventies to the early nineties Richard was this country’s most prolific and award Photo courtesy of The Nelson Mail winning music producer - he was responsible for launching the recording careers of many high profile New Zealand artists including The Bryce Wastney (1989-93) is a talented New Warratahs, Sharon O’Neill, Patsy Rigger, Suzanne Zealand singer/songwriter, based in the Taranaki Prentice, Jodi Vaughn and Brendan Dugan. region. In earlier days Bryce trained and qualified He was Music Director, Commercial Network as a boat builder and then won an art teaching and Executive Music Producer for Radio New scholarship (BA BTch) completing uni in Australia Zealand between the late seventies and early in 2003. This led to him teaching energetic nineties, and has been an independent Music students in a South Auckland High School how Producer since 1994. to build Firebug sailing dinghies. Bryce is now In a private capacity, Richard coached especially a fulltime musician. His music (Surf the Sky) gifted composition students who were sent to features in the worldwide acclaimed documentary Last Paradise (a film documenting 40 years of adventure sport in NZ). Wastney said the film had been a great project to be involved with, especially Drummer Rocks Kiwi Sound Hits USA as some of its themes about getting out there and doing it rang true for him. “During my teenage years I would windsurf and mountainbike. It was Former Nelson College head boy Joe McElhinney a typical Nelson lifestyle.” He has been back in (1997-2003) is the drummer for rock band Luger Nelson to relax and write songs in preparation for Boa, which has a reputation as one of New Zealand’s a second album, which he hopes to release soon. top live acts. Before auditioning for Luger Boa, Joe was rehearsing up to eight hours a day, six days a week at home. Since joining Luger Boa earlier this year, he has played alongside bands like the Living Zindels College Rap End and Shihad. The band recently completed a sold out National Tour and in October performed a Nelson College Rap from Niels Zindel (1964-68) concert in Auckland with all proceeds going to the Child Cancer Foundation. Written in response to the “I Love College” clip on You Tube from Ben Chambers and Paul Williams... Photo courtesy of The Nelson Mail Ho Ho Ho! Very good. I loved College at departure time at three, That's when I knew mum would be there with cocoa and tea, Anything to get out of the Kerry Williams punishment machine, Those French lessons, and not a girl to be seen, 4 hours of homework every night, UE failed and 21 percent in French, I can’t skite, Mataki Lodge and misery at the broadcasting machine, Zindel's Solicitors to be my future dream, Marching on the military fields, Photo and article courtesy NZ Woman’s Day In sandpaper suits with future judge Whiting power did wield, Oh those head prefects were such a bore, Kiwi band Minuit had the largest audience When I arrived late, did receive a chore, (about 15 million) of their lives earlier this year Couldn't wait to leave the gate, when one of their songs “I’m Still Dancing” aired Is it any wonder I arrived late, on the worldwide hit TV show Grey’s Anatomy. Oh those years of learning, where would I be, The band pictured L-R are Paul Dodge (1986- Without that yearning, for mamas cocoa or tea, 90), Ruth Carr and Ryan Beehre. The track was 5 trips round the world was such a relief, picked up after the group’s US publisher pushed and 20 years in broadcasting, it defies belief, their music into the American market. “I was French, German, History, all so useful, stunned. It was actually quite a shock,” says Paul Now filing abusers, rapists and other oddbods, til “It’s quite exciting being on the show.” The group you've had a gutsful, will earn royalties each time the episode of the No doubt about it, the College years have stood medical drama is shown around the world. me in a certain stead, It won't be long till I'm off my head! www.nelcollege.school.nz 11 Nelson College Old Boys’ Association

Business Hall Of Fame Cuppa Of Choice

Matt Gibson (Yr 12 - Nelson College) was There’s English chosen as one of six of NZ’s most enterprising Breakfast and Irish teenagers to be paired with six of New Zealand’s Breakfast and thanks all-time great business pioneers. In Matt’s case Andrew he had the privilege of accompanying Roy to Old Boy Savage (1948-52, Rutherford) in Auckland Fenemor (1968-72, for his induction into the Fairfax Media Fell), New Zealand Business Hall of Fame. Roy was awarded this Breakfast Tea honour for his vital role in the creation of the could be the next business ‘NZ Safety’. NZ Safety expanded to cuppa of choice for include a complete range of safety equipment sold through branches New Zealand wide homes around the and in Australia as Alsafe Safety. When the country. Andrew business was sold 40 years later it employed beat 250 entries in a national competition run by about 400 staff and had a turnover approaching Twinings to come up with the definitive tasting $100 million. Not only has Roy been a leader New Zealand breakfast tea in April of this year. in business but he has also contributed much Since winning the competition, said to be a world to his community through his work with the Life Education Trust in both Wellington and first, Andrew has had a whirlwind few months Nelson along with his other involvements in Roy and Renate Savage heading to London to tour the Twinings factory sports and the arts. and to help fine-tune his unique blend to get it (to the point during the evening he entered ready to be sold. Mr Twining, a 10th generation Matt’s comments on the evening follow below: into a debate about the quad tournament in tea maker, was a judge of the competition and ‘During the evening I was impressed by the Wanganui, where he was proudly backing said Mr Fenemor’s blend was a standout. “It’s strong ties Roy still has towards Nelson College. Nelson College to win). It made me realise how full bodied, flavoursome tea”. Andrew came up the bonds and school pride continue well after Although it has been more than 50 years, Roy with the brew after being inspired by the cups is still clearly fully supportive of our College. students leave our College. I was grateful to be He was interested in how we were achieving given this opportunity and thank Roy and his of tea you made over a fire on tramping trips - and is still a strong supporter of our rugby team family for making me feel so welcome’. strong with a hint of smokiness. New Zealand Breakfast Tea hit the shelves on September 13 so look out for it at your local store and give it a go! Honours For Old Boys Article and photo courtesy of The Nelson Mail

New Years Honours ‘Jack Inglis Friendship Hospital.’ North & South magazine named Mr Inglis as its New Zealander of Jack Inglis (1952- New Direction 54), QSM - ONZM: the Year in the health category also. Dr Gordon Murray Kirk (1944-50, Barnicoat)- Officer of the Order, Sean Plunket (1980-82, Fell) New Zealand Order of ONZM: Officer of the Order, New Zealand Order left Radio New Zealand’s Merit, for services to the of Merit, for services to medicine. Morning report in September - community. His New Rex Sellers (1965-67) - MNZM: Member, New after “an amazing 13 years”. He Year honours citation Zealand Order of Merit, for services to yachting. has joined up with Newstalk stated that since being ZB as the new local host of their Photo courtesy of Queen’s Birthday Honours awarded a Queen’s Wellington weekday morning The Nelson Mail Service Medal for John Nankervis (1960-64, Rutherford) - show, starting in January 2011. MNZM: Member, New Zealand Order of Merit, Sean also has a new job presenting public service in 1996, Mr Inglis has continued to TV3’s weekend political show The contribute to his local community. He established for services to mountaineering Nation as well as writing a column the Motueka Hospital Trust which built the for monthly Metro magazine.

Tongan Leader Rotary Appointment 40 Years On

Bob Smith (1959-63) was Michael remembers George Hughes and Scobie appointed District Governor McKenzie - two teachers who left an impression of Rotary for the Lower North on him and which he would like to know that Island region of New Zealand even though “I was a bit lazy back in the 1960’s, for the period 2011-2012. Bob I’ve now made up for that 40 years on”. Having was delighted to be appointed to left Nelson College in 1969 after two years in the the position “It will offer me the 5th form, and four enjoyable years, with three SC opportunity to lead a group of subjects, Michael graduated this year with a PhD clubs that are contributing to their from Canterbury University, having been a part- time “mature” student for many years. “I’ve never Aminiasi Kefu (1992) is the Solicitor local communities One of my key objectives will be to establish believed that life was about making as much money General for Tonga. He holds an LLB as you can - I prefer knowledge to financial wealth”. degree from the University of Waikato, an potable water systems for Pacific Island communities Michael Gousmett (1966-69) and to work with these communities to minimise FCIS, CLJ, BCom LLM degree from Victoria University in (Hons), BBS, DipCM, DipTchng, PhD Wellington, and a graduate Diploma in disease”. Public Sector Management from Massey University. He began working in the Crown Law Department in 1997 as Assistant Legal Australian Connections Officer, becoming a Crown Counsel in 2000. He was appointed Senior Crown Counsel in 2002, and as Acting Solicitor Old Boy Wayne Hart (1965-69) emailed “I am the General in July 2008. Aminiasi is also on CEO of St Andrews Village, a large independent aged the Board of Directors of the Tonga Rugby care village in Canberra. We have just opened a new Union - Aminiasi being a member of the ageing-in-place facility providing aged care at all levels College 1st XV in 1992. for 74 residents. A nearby smaller facility is the Sir Photo courtesy of the University of William Hudson Memorial Centre, which is named Auckland’s Faculty of Law and Centre for after one of Nelson College’s most successful engineers Pacific Studies - where in late April Aminiasi (William Hudson 1908-14) and an Australian spoke at a seminar on Tongan constitutional national hero, who over 28 years as Commissioner built reform. Tonga being the last constitutional the Snowy Mountains Hydro Electric Scheme.” To monarch in the Pacific. read further interesting facts on William Hudson visit: http://adbonline.anu.edu.au/biogs/A140579b.htm 12 www.nelcollege.school.nz Nelson College Old Boys’ Association

Cycle Dream Fulfilled Following in Grandad’s Sprig Marks

Colin Shanley (1953-57) and his Tyler points out a photo of Peter in action at the 1958 Quadrangular long-time mate Lionel Maxted Tournament (pictured L-R) cycled from Cape Reinga to Bluff earlier this year. Nelson College Twenty years ago Colin decided he student Tyler would do this on his 70th birthday. Kearns followed in True to those words the 70 year his grandfather’s old began training and building sprig marks when his fitness level to where he was he took to the constantly cycling up to three hours field in the annual a day. “Our doctors had to give us a quadrangular physical before we began and mine rugby tournament couldn’t believe I would be stupid held at Wanganui enough to do it, but he admired my in July this year. In enthusiasm” Colin said. Old school 1958 Peter Kearns friend John Stevens (1953-56) (1955-59) was in was part of Colin’s support crew. the “river city” as Twenty-six days after setting off, part of the Nelson College 1st XV which tied for first place in the famous they finished their journey. Colin tournament, which also includes Wanganui Collegiate, Wellington College is still working in his surveying and Christ’s College. The following year Nelson College won the tournament business in Havelock North, is a in Wellington with Peter still in the side. Nelson College beat Christ’s Past President of the local Nelson 25-24 to qualify for the final but lost to Wellington which has dominated College Old Boys’ Association and Photo and article courtesy the tournament in recent years. Peter attended this year’s Tournament in served several terms on the Hastings Wanganui and spent some time reminiscing with fellow Old Boys, and 1st XV District Council. Hawkes Bay Today players, (photo L-R) Don Ruegg (1956-60), Bernard Coleman (1943-48), Peter Kearns, Bruce Burke (1954-58) and John McCaul (1954-60).

TOP Photo courtesy of Waimea Weekly BOTTOM Photo courtesy of Singapore Bound Wanganui Chronicle

Michael Wright (1991-95) moving to Singapore with family to work with current employer KPMG in the tax team, focusing on financial services companies and companies headquartered in Singapore with operations around the Asia Pacific region.

Real Estate Head

Bryan Thomson (1977-80, Fell) was earlier this year appointed Head of Real Estate Operations for Harcourts Australasia. He will be responsible for the operation, growth and success of Harcourts in New Zealand, Australia and . “He is an outstanding real estate Passion for Adventure professional who is highly regarded and well respected throughout Harcourts and I fondly remember my days at Nelson College.....1968-72. I was very sad to the entire real estate industry and I have leave at the end of my 6th form year. I especially enjoyed visits to Mataki no doubt he has the skills, commitment Lodge and playing for the 1st XI (cricket) and 1st XI (soccer). Annual athletics and passion required to lead Harcourts and swimming sports days were also a huge favourite. Bob (Smiley) Boyd and to be number one across Australasia.” George Carr were an inspiration for me in the outdoors. I am presently (last Mike Green, Harcourts International 20 years) living in Queenstown with my family, partner Katrina and daughter Managing Director. Aurora (4.5 years old). I have a company called Independent Mountain Guides Ltd which operates alpine and rock climbing trips, backcountry skiing and riding, film safety and rigging and a variety of other like-minded outdoor pursuits. I am still Ain’t what he used to be - In fact he’s 101! actively climbing and skiing and taking my family on adventures. My latest passion away from work is Russell Calvert (1923) is an amazingly “Bodyboarding” and the family and I recently went to quick witted and surprisingly mobile Australia for three weeks of beach action! All the best gentleman. Born in Masterton in to any Old Boys and teachers that may remember me. 1909 - the same year work began on the Cheers - Dave Macleod, Queenstown, NZ Panama Canal and Shackleton reached the magnetic South Pole - Russell Nelson City Council moved to Nelson in 1920 with his father who managed the city’s largest Elected at the local body general supplies store. Russell attended elections held in October were Nelson College and later moved to Old Boys: Dunedin where he set up practice as a dental technician. He served two Mayor stints overseas as a soldier during World War II, first in North Africa, then after Aldo Miccio (1985-89) catching his breath he fought in the Pacific. Russell was mayor of Dunedin from 1965 to 1968, joking, “I only needed one term to sort the city out.” Councillors He came to Richmond with his second wife, Win, to be closer to her Jeff Rackley (1966-71) family several years ago.. His namesake nephew, and fellow College Old Boy Russell HG Calvert (1958-62) travelled from Greytown to share Pete Rainey (1972-76) in the celebration. Photo & article courtesy Waimea Weekly Photo courtesy of The Nelson Mail Mike Ward (1956-59)

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Krammer Update

I must first express my appreciation to all insignificant. In addition, I am heartened to those Old Boy farmers, parents and supporters hear that parent and Old Boy donations to the who have either contributed calves, grazing Headmaster have already been able to assist land, juice apples, money or other products some students with their travel costs as a result to the Krammer Sports’ Endowment Fund. of them being selected for New Zealand teams. Congratulations to the 1st XV and to all the other I would like to offer my appreciation to the PTA boys, for their efforts with the firewood fund for all their hard work and support of sport at raising project. This has helped tremendously Nelson College and to Ray Hill for his energy with defraying the burden of travel costs. The and enthusiasm. I am becoming more confident Krammer Sports’ Endowment Fund now has each day that Nelson College is developing into $30,000, well short of the $100,000 we had one of the great sporting institutions in New hoped to raise in the first year, but nevertheless, Zealand, where every boy will have a chance to it is a start. The interest on $30,000 can still reach his potential. To all of you who read this pay for a sporting team’s jerseys, so this is not article, I ask, let’s make it happen!

Warwick King (1973-75) John A H Krammer (1947-50)

A Busy Year Sturgess Family Trust

It has been a busy year for Sir Geoffrey Palmer (1955-59) International Scholarship Recipients Philip Tunepa (left of photo) and George Kaukui Appointed Head of UN Panel of Inquiry on Gaza Flotilla Incident are the recipients of the Sturgess Family Trust Former New Zealand Prime Minister Sir Geoffrey Palmer was selected to head an inquiry into the fatal International Scholarship. Both boys are from Israeli raid on the Gaza-bound aid flotilla earlier this year. Nine pro-Palestinan activists were killed Honiara in the Solomon Islands and attended when Israeli marines stormed a Turkish ship in May as a flotilla moved to breach the blockade to supply soccer trials for a place at Nelson College. They aid to residents in Gaza. Sir Geoffrey said he felt honoured by the appointment and “I can’t think of a impressed the selectors enough to be chosen and harder one (job) that I’ve had” he said. “He’s a very, very intelligent man and has a great knowledge of are continuing to play soccer for the school. They the law and I think it is (also) a recognition that New Zealand is seen as an honest broker, we don’t take are currently both Year 11 students boarding at sides between Palestine and Israel.” Prime Minister John Key. Rutherford House. They don’t have a lot as far as possessions go but are happy and have settled in well playing the occasional game of rugby on the front field with the other boarders. In the future they hope to continue playing soccer and further their education. Their families are very proud that their sons are attending Nelson College.

Pictured are United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, centre, with members of the panel investigating the Gaza Flotilla Incident, from left, Ozdem Sanberk, of Turkey, Sir Geoffrey Palmer, Alvaro Uribe Velez, of Colombia, and Joseph Ciechanover, of Israel.

NZ Alcohol Review Over an 18 month period, in his role as Law Commission President, Sir Geoffrey went out on night patrols with Police around the country until 4am. “I understood the alcohol law. What I didn’t understand was the reality out there and how it has changed.” Before he went out on the beat, he was as unaware as many other New Zealanders of alcohol’s true impact on society “it was carnage out there”. Geoffrey was Justice Minister when New Zealand’s liquor legislation was last overhauled in 1989. Changes at that time included the liberalisation of laws to help develop our cafe and restaurant scene. “I thought it would help make New Zealand a more sophisticated society.” Those changes were appropriate and addressed vital issues for that era, but Sir Geoffrey says New Zealand is now a different country and significant social change in the interim has gone unchecked. Photo and article courtesy of It’s Our Turn to Shout: Voices from the Frontline Sir Geoffrey at the opening session of the 62nd International Whaling Commission in Agadir, Morocco, in June. Law Commission At the time of going to print Sir Geoffrey did not put his hand up for another five year term as President of the Law Commission - “he has made a significant contribution to the commission through his leadership and wealth of knowledge and experience.” Simon Power

14 www.nelcollege.school.nz Obituaries

There are so many interesting stories to tell with each and every one John Conly (1998-2002) was also schooled at Nelson College. He died two of these Old Boys that have passed and we could fill a Bulletin with days short of what would have been the 68th anniversary of his ordination the wonderful stories we receive on them. In 2011 we aim to have an in St Philips Cathedral, Birmingham. Over his long ministry, he served as Obituary section as part of the new look Old Boys’ page of the Nelson the vicar of Malvern and of Sumner-Heathcote and as a hospital chaplain in College website - here we will write the full obituaries. Christchurch. He related to people with a quiet, unassuming manner and a Rest in Peace to all named. genuine care for their needs. LEWIS Alan Clifford (1937-40) Peacefully, at The Stedman Community 2009 Hospice, Brantford, Canada on 9 August, in his 88th year. Alan was a veteran *CARPENTER Thomas William (Tom) Sgt, RNZAF, Reg No. 4212435, of WWII serving with the Army and Air Force, was a retired employee of Len’s Mill Store and a charter member of the Port Dover Kinsmen Club. WWII (1936-37) Passed away peacefully on 7 November at Hastings, aged 86 years. Tom was a very popular Master at Napier Boys’ High School from 1948 to 1981. LEWIS Doctor Kendal Graeme (1945- CONNELL, Peter Ramsay (1944-48, Fell) Passed away peacefully on 4 49, Train Boy) Peacefully passed away on September in his 78th year. Survived by his wife Marie, sons John Connell 23 February at home in Kew, Richmond, (1970-74, Fell), Murray Connell (1972-76, Fell), Christopher Connell Surrey, UK. A Memorial Service for (1976-80, Fell) and daughter Kirsty. Peter was retired after 40+ years in Graeme will be held on Friday December Accountancy in Masterton and was an active member of the Wairarapa 10th at Holy Trinity Church (Anglican), Branch of the NCOBA. John Connell. Richmond NZ starting about 12.30 in the afternoon. The service will be followed DOUGLAS Stuart Bryson (1958-62, Fell) Passed away on 29 June at his home at Mt Macedon, Victoria, Australia after a long illness, surrounded by by internment of Graeme’s ashes in his his family. Christabel Douglas/John Rainey (1952-55, Barnicoat). parents’ grave in Marsden Valley Cemetery. There will be a reception at the Hope DUKE Robert Erikson (1937-43) Passed away September. Community Church afterwards. Nelson College Old Boys and anyone who may like HUNT Roger Warwick (1940-42) Passed away in November at Kaikoura. to attend are warmly invited. Jerry Walsh KILLOH Ian Leslie (1942-46) Passed away 2 March. *McLEOD Prof William Hewat (Hew) (1946-50) Passed away on 12 July in Dunedin. A Professor Emeritus at Otago University, where he OLIVER Kevin Francis (1945-46) Passed away 28 May in Tauranga. dedicated over four decades of his life in researching Sikh history. Hew was an internationally recognised expert on the history and religion of Sikhs, PEARLESS Walter Lessel (Bill) MBE (1940-43, Barnicoat) Passed away but virtually unknown in his own country. Hew died just two weeks after peacefully on 17 June, at Tauranga aged 84. Ex 27 (MG & Inf) Battalion, a NZ television documentary, Hew McLeod: a Kiwi Sikh Historian, was 2NZEF (Japan) 1946-47, Fijian Military Forces 1951 Malaya, RSM of broadcast. 1RNZIR 1963-65 Malaysia. QUINTRELL Stanley Trevor (Stan) (1936-37) Passed away 26 April aged 87 years. *NAMATALEVU Osea Seru (2005-06, RODIE Brian William (1928-33, Barnicoat) Passed away 26 June aged Rutherford) Passed away in Fiji on 23 93 years. November aged 22 years after a long and brave fight against cancer. *SIMPSON Ian Douglas (1936-38) Ian passed away peacefully on 15 March aged 87 in Nelson after suffering a stroke. Ian travelled into Nelson each day from Wakefield as a ‘train boy’. He would often tell the story of being hung out the train windows by the older boys during their journey to and from College. He is survived by daughters Linda and Alison and son PARKINS Graham William (1953-57) Passed away 9 December. Tony (1969-75) - ‘We used to tease him about being the unofficial mayor of ROBERTS Edwin (Ted) Wilfred (1940-44) Passed away 9 May. Nelson’. SALISBURY Douglas Percival (1943) Passed away 14 January. SMYTH Barrie Robert (1948-52) Passed away 12 September aged 75 years. STREAT Garth William (1947-48) Passed away 8 July. 2010 *THOMAS Squadron Leader Frederick Norman Rhys (Fred) DFC *AHRENS Alexander Deryck Gustav (1926-29) Passed away peacefully (1934-35) Passed away 21 August, Motueka aged 91. A decorated fighter on 22 July having achieved the amazing age of 98 years. “My Dad was pilot and Riwaka grower. His most interesting life story will be included in quite a remarkable man who had a phenomenally interesting life. I have the NCOBA obituary section of the NC website in 2011. wonderful memories of coming over to New Zealand with him in 1990. We visited Nelson College and I remember meeting his old Chemistry Teacher, a gentleman who was in his 90’s, a Mr Pinker? He was an amazing Dad who *VASS John ‘Jock’ Alexander (1964-66) also was loving, energetic and full of fun and the trip is one that I will always known as ‘The Ambassador of the Rai’. Passed treasure.” Alex Valenti. away on 15 August while out pig hunting with his son. Described as a “lovable rogue”, and a ANDREWS Allan Hall (1934-36) Passed away peacefully on 25 March ‘bloody good joker’ he lay in his open coffin with in his 89th year. a roll-your-own in his only hand (having lost his left arm in a car accident on the Whangamoa BERRY Edward Rowe (1940-41, Barnicoat) Passed away 19 June 2010 years ago) and a pig tusk on his chest, surrounded aged 84 years. by family and friends.

*WILSON John Adam QSO (1927-31, *CLARK William Henry (Bill) (1943-48) Rutherford) Passed away 7 July in his 97th Passed away on 3 June in Nelson, after an illness, year. John had a busy family, professional and aged 80. Bill’s funeral was held at Nelson College community life and was an admired and much- where the 1st XV performed a haka as a sign of loved person with a quick wit and wonderful respect for an Old Boy who was not only a great sense of humour; he had no false pretensions, was All Black but a firm supporter of the College also. thoughtful of others and generated enthusiasm in those around him “We celebrate all that you’ve done to make the world a better place”. Gaudeamus Igitur played at his funeral.

*JOHNSTON Thomas (Tom) Cosbey (1926-33, Barnicoat) Passed away * Full obitiuaries for these Old Boys will be available in 2011 in the Obituary peacefully on 28 May in Christchurch. His father was Dr William Stony section of the new look Old Boys’ section of the Nelson College website- Johnston (1897-1901), and, carrying on the family tradition Tom’s grandson www.nelcollege.school.nz/oldboys

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“Never was so Much Owed by so Many to so Few”

Just four of the 95 New Zealand pilots who flew in the Battle of Britain 70 years ago are left now and two of them are Old Boys of Nelson College- a fact we can well be proud of - they are Alan Gawith (1933-34, Rutherford) of Nelson and Group Captain John Gard’ner (1931-36) of Tauranga. Alan was a night fighter pilot in 23 Squadron in the Royal Air Force in the Battle of Britain in 1940, he believes he is one of the lucky ones. Not only did he make it though World War II, but at 94, he is still driving out and about. One of his brothers (Peter 1932-35), who flew Hurricane bombers wasn’t so lucky, and was fatally shot down, while another brother who flew Lancasters died just a few years ago. Alan was awarded a DFC but he is not a war advocate “Personally, I believe war never wins anything, really.” John Gard’ner, who plays golf every Tuesday, flew to London to attend the celebrations marking the 70th anniversary of the battle and the unveiling of the permanent Sir Keith Park statue. Mr Gard’ner was unlucky in a way, posted to 141 Squadron, just one of two flying the Defiant, a low- wing monoplane, slow, cumbersome and without any forward-firing guns. He was shot down with three other Defiants. Although wounded and bloodied, his scalp hanging down his face, he ditched his aircraft and struggled to the surface as his machine sank. His gunner died. He was picked up by a motor torpedo boat, its crew shouting, “We gotcha, we gotcha,” as they dragged him on aboard. He remembered no more until Alan Gawitth Photo courtesy of The Nelson Mail he woke up in hospital, and spent the next two months recovering. Gr Capt Gard’ner has attended several Battle of Britain commemorations in London including the 50th, 60th, 64th and 65th but said the unveiling of the statue of Sir Keith Park makes the 70th anniversary commemorations even more significant “It’s important to make the journey to attend this symbolic event.”

Near the snow, near the sun, in the highest fields, See how these names are feted by the waving grass And by the streamers of white cloud And whispers of wind in the listening sky. The names of those who in their lives fought for life, Who were at their hearts the fire’s centre. Born of the sun, they travelled a short while towards the sun And left the vivid air signed with their honour English poet Stephen Spender ‘The Truly Great’ Cpt John Gard’ner Photo credits: Sherson:Willis Lest we forget.

Flying Mission

In January 2010, I joined a Christian humanitarian organisation called The Flying Mission, located in the capital of Botswana, Gaborone. I am a volunteer co-ordinating HIV/AIDS programmes for orphans and vulnerable children (OVCs). In a typical week, I work with children who are being physically or sexually abused, children who have been discarded because of the stigma of HIV/ AIDS and children who have no homes or families. My programmes comprise of feeding projects, sports coaching, and teaching. My vision is to establish young peer leaders within the community. First, by providing them with the education to make good lifestyle decisions and then putting them in positions where they can exercise leadership, and influence their peers. We must change the behaviour in this generation of young Botswana and eradicate the forces driving HIV prevalence: multiple concurrent partners (MCPs), promiscuity, and lack of education. I have also had the privilege to work with Flying Mission , in Lusaka. Like all of Africa, it was a profound life changing experience. The intense widespread poverty was horrific. Over the wet season the country had severe flooding and the country’s infrastructure looked worn out and degraded. Most of the 14 million people are crammed into slums or compounds and with little access to clean water and poor sewage facilities - there were regular outbreaks of cholera, diarrhoea and other such diseases. I went to a government clinic where the air was thick with the stench of poverty, people died waiting in line to see a “medical officer”, the expression on their faces of pain and suffering is inconceivable. This has acted as a catalyst for my aspiration to study for a medical based degree at Otago University in 2011. If I can gain these skills then I will hopefully be in a better position to serve the people of Sub-Saharan Africa once again. You can follow my progress at www.missionbotswana.tk. For now, Tsamaya sentle, (Go well in Setswana) Andrew Robinson (2007-09)

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