May 2009 - Volume 17 No. 2 Ad Augusta

Grammar’s Inaugural Father and Son Breakfast

Auckland Grammar School Magazine Contents

The Headmaster...... Page 3

Report from the Board...... Page 4

Inaugural Father and Son Breakfast...... Page 5

Sports: Roundup...... Page 6

Sports: Focus on Outdoor Education...... Page 10 Boys’ schools have an ethos and atmosphere that promotes self-discipline, academic Sporting Fixtures: 1st XV Rugby and 1st XI Soccer...... Page 11 achievement and leadership skills. Academic: 2008 Scholars, New Zealand Scholarships and Tertiary Scholarships..... Page 12

Academic: Premier Scholar Jed Bian, Scholars’ Assembly ...... Page 13

Academic: Young Physicists, Examination Entry and Fees...... Page 14

Events: Upcoming Gala Dinner and Art Exhibition...... Page 15

Arts: Performance Day...... Page 16 The Headmaster

Arts: Takako Nishizaki workshop, Grammaphone plays at Mission Bay...... Page 17 do hope the year has started well However, there are other factors in association and accomplished. Campaign: Annual Appeal donations, Augusta Fellowship...... Page 18 I for your sons and that they prepared the success of AGS boys: boys’ schools I sincerely hope that your son is well for the end of term progress also have an ethos and atmosphere enjoying the Grammar experience Staff News: Roger Hill and John Wilson...... Page 20 examinations and received results that promotes self-discipline, academic and achieving to his potential in all the that matched their effort. Brief reports achievement and leadership skills, and in avenues of opportunity that the School Notices: Term Dates, 2009 Prefects and AGS vs. King’s 1st XV Match...... Page 22 following on from these exams were boys’ schools, academics do tend to take provides. posted home during the holidays. priority over surroundings. This edition of Ad Augusta profiles As you are probably aware, our boys In his book ‘The Wonder of the main happenings of Term 1 at school Old Boys’ News did the School proud in the 2008 external Boys’, Michael Gurian says “boys and also highlights the importance of the examinations in both NCEA and CIE must compete and perform well to Old Boy connections with the School, OBA Leadership Award recipient Joe Gunson on Spirit of Adventure...... Page 23 pathways. Such outstanding academic feel worthy”. AGS provides such something that is vital to the continuance success by our boys goes against opportunities for our boys by providing of the Grammar tradition. How to get more involved with the School, Grammar Olympians Honours Board...... Page 24 the trend worldwide, which is one of an environment that encourages increasing academic success by girls. questing, competition and self-discovery, Best regards Karen Higginson appointment, Form VI Science 1941...... Page 25 In other words, AGS boys go against and by ensuring there is structure and the trend that lauds the success of girls routine in the academic programme, and Augusta Awards and Call for 2009 Nominations...... Page 26 compared to the often poor efforts by copious team sports and cultural groups Reunions: Special Reunions and Regular Year Reunions...... Page 28 boys. In some measure, the ongoing for our boys to participate in. high academic achievement of Grammar In such an environment boys will Events: Twenty/20 Cricket and AGS vs. King’s Annual Golf Tournament...... Page 30 boys is because the School has respond positively, and consequently remained exclusively a school for boys, we as a school are able to recognise John Morris – Headmaster Events: Anzac Day and Kindred Schools...... Page 31 which means we can provide a form of and celebrate what boys are, rather than education that best suits boys without fantasising that all boys can be re-made Editor News of Old Boys...... Page 32 having to compromise for the needs of into pliant and expressive model students. Amanda Harkness the other gender. Boys’ schools are increasingly Grammar Families: The Rose Family...... Page 34 Research in the US, Canada, unique institutions with a very special Contact Details Australia and New Zealand backs up this culture that turn out, in the vast majority Editor Obituaries...... Page 35 point and suggests that boys in boy-only of cases, young men who are well Ad Augusta schools do at least 10% better than boys educated, thoughtful, independent- Auckland Grammar School Calendar of Events...... Page 35 in co-ed schools. minded, fiercely loyal, proud of their Private Bag 99930 Newmarket Auckland 1149 Front Cover: Guests at the Inaugural Father and Son Breakfast. Email: [email protected]

Ad Augusta | May 2009 | page 3 > Sports < Inaugural Father and Son Breakfast ach year the School hosts a number Eof events to bring together the Grammar community of parents, students and Old Boys. In Term 1, the Inaugural Father and Son Breakfast was held to further promote the important father/son relationship, which is such a strong part of the Grammar tradition. During the very early hours of Wednesday 11 March, a committee of parent mothers could be found cooking up a storm for the 144 fathers, sons and one grandfather set to attend the event in the fitting Old Boys’ Pavilion. MC, Deputy Headmaster Mark Vella, addressed the significance of the venue, Ian Grant, Scott Milne, Samuel Milne and Jeff Blackburn. noting that many fathers at the event were in fact Old Boys and the students Given this event was such a would all become Old Boys themselves. success, selling out in just a few days, Then guest speaker Ian Grant, we plan to host another event in Term 3. Founder of Parents Inc and father of A date and guest speaker are yet to be two ex-Grammar boys, shared with the confirmed, however if you are interested audience anecdotes of his experience in attending, please contact the of what can sometimes be the turbulent Development Office on (09) 623 5639 relationship between a father and son. or [email protected]. Spaces Amongst the humour, Ian delivered will be limited! a clear and positive message to the boys We wish to thank the parent – a father or father figure should always committee involved for supporting the be the hero in a son’s life. His address Father and Son Breakfast – Janine was both moving and inspiring and will Manning, Rose Austen, Dores Report from the Board be a tough act to follow. MacDonald and Nicky Grave. Guest Speaker, Ian Grant.

he Board is delighted to report that true in the area of school donations. been worthwhile having secured Roger’s T we have offered the Headmaster, We certainly understand that some services. Roger helped the Board in our Mr Morris, an extension to his contract are coming under increasing financial original deliberations on how the School until mid 2011, and that Mr Morris pressure. The Board is still however should set up our Development Office in has accepted. These discussions have determined to provide the quality of 2000. received careful consideration on both education Grammar has always provided Deborah George resigned from the sides and all are pleased with the to our students. We would ask parents Board in February 2009 to allow her outcome. Future extensions of the to give special consideration to the to assume her new role as Director of Headmaster’s contract are possible by role Grammar is playing in their son’s Enrolment and External Relations within mutual agreement. development before considering not the School. The Board would like to The School is off to a great start for paying the school donation. thank Deborah for her commitment to 2009. Our desire to proactively manage The Board is also delighted to the Board over five years and her strong student numbers, referred to in my welcome Roger Hill (Old Boy 1963) advocacy for parents’ views, on the previous Board Report, has achieved our as our new Director of Advancement. Board. Fortunately her passion for the desired student roll, which matches our This role has been somewhat redefined School and knowledge of school affairs is staffing capability. This has assisted us since Deborah George left the Director not being lost. in managing that portion of the School’s of Development role in November 2007. Thank you for your continued support budget related to the extra staffing the We are happy to report that Deborah and, as always, we welcome input from School provides to teach both CIE and is staying on with the School in a new the school community. NCEA. role. The search for the Director of The school budget is not without its Advancement took longer than we Robert Kirkpatrick ongoing challenges and this is especially would have wished, but the wait has Chair AGS Board of Trustees The Old Boys’ Pavilion aglow with sons and their fathers.

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Sports Roundup with two washed-out days and the final position of the 1-day competition was Athletics calculated on runs per wickets lost. We The School’s athletics sports at Papakura’s came third overall, qualifying to defend Massey Park on 18 March yielded four the 2-day championship competition. new records, two new standards and a The term’s three traditional fixtures host of other good performances which offered a mixed bag of results. The augured well for the inter secondary first game against New Plymouth saw competitions. Grammar dominate the first two days, The Auckland Championships at Mt scoring 390 runs, only to be robbed Smart Stadium on 25 March saw some by bad weather, ending in a draw. The incredible performances from our top game against Christchurch Boys’ High athletes. In all, Grammar won 10 titles School had much better weather and and secured a large number of podium Christchurch deserved to win back the finishes, including a rare trifecta in the Bell-Carter Challenge Trophy. Intermediate Boys 800 metres. The value The first trip away for much of of regular competition and training was the team to Palmerston North Boys’ demonstrated by most of our top place High saw the team turn a desperate getters. situation, being bowled out for 54, into a The input of the Athletics staff was potentially match-winning last day with once again evidenced by the superb one- some great team work, tidy bowling and two placings in both the Intermediate and The Morreau family of champions – Mat, Jonty and Sam. gutsy batting. Had there not been some The AGS 1st XI before their final vs. Westlake Boys High School in the Gillette Cup. Junior javelin events and the brilliant win time lost to bad weather, Grammar may by the Intermediate relay team. Wout (3rd Senior Boys 3000m). see-sawing until a huge two handed slam well have chased down the total of 335 Disc Ultimate competitive against all opposition. After As a result of these performances, dunk by R Te Rangi was disallowed for to win, ending up only 56 runs short. This fast seven-a-side game, which sees improving well throughout the day, the The medal winners were: Grammar had a large contingent swinging on the ring but the psychological These three games showed the true a Frisbee passed up a field into an end top team, captained by J Mulcaire of 6B, Junior Boys representing the Auckland province gain from it was huge, with Grammar character of the team and saw them go zone, is a fledgling sport in New Zealand played a superb semi-final against the C Ebrahim (2nd triple jump), K Hooks at the North Island Championships in making an 11–2 run and taking the third confidently into the 2-day championship. at secondary school level. After enjoying favourites Westlake Boys High School, (3rd triple jump), T Tuinauvai (2nd 80m Wellington, winning an outstanding seven quarter 32–12 to lead 83–53 at three Grammar has performed well in the success at the inaugural Schools and then took the title in a skilfully hurdles, 2nd javelin), K Richardson medals (three titles). Congratulations to quarter time. The fourth quarter saw the 2-day championship, with a narrow 1st Tournament in Otomoetai last year, a played final against St Peter’s College. (1st javelin), H Fitzsimmons (1st 300m) H Fitzsimmons (1st Junior Boys 300m), Grammar bench get plenty of time and innings loss to St Kentigern College and squad of dedicated throwers has been The boys had a great day and are now and M Whyte (1st 3000m). M Whyte (1st Junior Boys 3000m), with the final score 107–72, the team a convincing 1st innings victory over practising hard for the Auckland Disc looking forward to the winter leagues. Intermediate Boys J McIlraith (1st Senior Boys 4x100m), cemented its place in the Premier League Rangitoto College. This competition Ultimate Schools’ Competition. C Walker (2nd javelin), C Wu (1st 4x100m, S Vesey (2nd Senior Boys high jump), for the season. continues in Term 4 with games against Both Grammar teams, which Rowing 2nd 400m, 3rd 300m hurdles), M Herbert K Richardson (2nd Junior Boys javelin), Leading scorers for Grammar were Westlake Boys High School, Mt Albert included Third Formers, performed Grammar performed well in its lead-up (1st 4x100m), B Felton (1st 4x100m), T Tuinauvai (2nd Junior Boys 80m hurdles) M Loulanting and J Anson with 18 points Grammar School and King’s College. remarkably well and were fiercely to the Maadi Cup, with strong results T Brown (1st 4x100m), J Schoushkoff and J Schoushkoff (3rd Intermediate Boys each, P Organ with 16, J Van Het Wout Grammar made the final of the at both the Head of Harbour Regatta (1st javelin 50.38m), S Hill (3rd 800m, 3rd javelin). with 15 and M Holding with 14. The team Auckland Region Gillette Cup after a and the North Island Secondary School 1500m, 1st 3000m), J Watt (1st 800m), Overall AGS has done remarkably well can now focus their attention on preparing convincing win over St Kentigern in the Championships. S Morreau (1st 1500m, 2nd 800m) and at all levels. The team has been very well for the season proper and would like to semi-final. This game saw Grammar At Head of Harbour, the Under 18 D Smith (2nd 3000m). led by M Morreau and we can look forward thank all the supporters that made the dismiss St Kents for 39 and then cruise 8+ placed second and the Under 18 4+ Senior Boys to the National Champs in Timaru in journey out to the Trust Stadium to see to victory in under 10 overs. The final came in third. Other results included J McIlraith (3rd 4x100m, 3rd 110m December with a measure of confidence. them start the season so well. however was a different affair, with a win to the Under 15 8+ and many hurdles), S Vesey (3rd high jump), N Bint Grammar being convincingly beaten by second and third placings. (3rd 4x100m), W Koreman (3rd 4x100m), Basketball Cricket a better team in Westlake Boys High At the North Island Secondary J Van Het Wout (3rd 3000m), D Jackson The Grammar team faced a major With 10 players from last year’s School. The run chase of 258 to win was School Championships, a new (1st 2000m steeplechase), J Wilkinson challenge in Term 1 when they played championship-winning side leaving the too much for the AGS side. The team progressions system made qualification (1st 800m) and O Slaimankhel (1st triple Massey High School for a place in the School, the 1st XI knew that this season has improved throughout the season into the A final very cut throat. Auckland jump, 3rd 4x100). Premier League for 2009. The team would be tough. The help of assistant and is now looking forward to continuing Grammar had 16 crews competing and started well, scoring first and producing coach Mr Pringle to assist Mr Billcliff was the 2-day competition in October. had a strong regatta, with 7 A finals (up The Auckland titles for the 300m hurdles some good pressure defence and well welcomed. The mixture of 1, 2 and 3-day Significant performances have been on last season) and 5 B finals. A bronze and the 3000m events were contested at executed offence to lead at the end of the games always makes the first half of the made by Bowden (121 against New medal was awarded to our Under 18 4+, King’s College. The results of this meet first quarter by 33–13. The second quarter season an interesting one and the new Plymouth), Brooks (81* New Plymouth), who were then looking to better this were: was a different story. The Massey team squad coped admirably with this mix. Crooks (50 King’s), Ferguson (54 New result at the Maadi Cup. Of the 5 B finals C Wu (3rd Open Boys 300m hurdles), responded well to the challenge and took The 1-day competition started with Plymouth, 60* Christchurch, 5 for 32 we raced, Grammar were clear winners M Whyte (2nd Junior Boys 3000m), S Hill the honours by 28 to 18 to make the half an impressive victory over neighbours St and 5 for 25 Rangitoto), Helsby (6 for 69 in three races. (1st Intermediate Boys 3000m), D Smith time score 51– 41 to Grammar. Peter’s, a close loss to King’s and a win St Kents) and Pringle (81* Palmerston C MacElvanna and B Lane The rowing team then headed down (2nd Senior Boys 3000m) and J Van Het In the third quarter, the play was over Rosmini. The season was interrupted North, 81* St Kents). competing for the disc. to the 2009 Maadi Cup Regatta, held at

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in the doubles. The Annual Quadrangular between Wellington College, Hamilton Boys’ and Palmerston North Boys’ was played at Hamilton this year. A team made of a mixture of A1, A2 and Junior A1 players competed keenly, but Wellington was too strong and Grammar had to settle for 3rd after a close tie with Hamilton. The Intermediate A1 is having its best year in a while, leading the competition. The Junior grade is particularly deep in talent, with both the A1 and A2 teams in the A1 grade. The A1 has powered away from the opposition winning every tie 9–0. The A2 has finished 3rd in the top 4 as well, a most commendable feat. The excellent results from our younger grades Hamish Mitchell, on left, and Malone Blaikie, part of the bronze medal team for the U18 augur well for the future of Grammar Coxed 4s at the North Island Secondary Schools Championships. tennis. In the Auckland Champion of Champions, Grammar finished just behind Lake Karapiro from 30 March to 4 April. events, the team gained five first Westlake in the James Aitkenhead Shield Whilst the team received no medals this placings, two second placings and two with some excellent results. B Hayr and Waterpolo team talk at a time out against St Patrick’s College Silverstream in April. Ethan Moser at left with Matthew Small (6), year, they performed well to finish in the third placings. The team won eight of the H Loos were runners up in the Senior Ben Richardson (2), Arjun Mahadevan (9) and Jeremy Kidd (7). top 8 in the country for the 3 A finals and 13 relay events and came second in four doubles, while D Lazarus and M Metzger top 10 for the Under 18 4+, a premier other relay events. lost 11–9 in a tie break to just miss out of tennis at Grammar by also coaching not reaching the semi-finals – the first Cup (players Player of the Year) at last event in rowing. Results were: A Final The final event of the term was the making the Intermediate doubles final. A teams after school. Overall, tennis time this has occurred in many years. year’s prizegiving, based on the players’ Under 15 4+, Under 15 8+, Under 17 4+ Champion of Champions Meeting, which In the Juniors, N Vulinovich had an is very popular and is in good heart at Shocked by this early exit, we beat vote. and B Final Under 16 4+, Under 18 4+, was held at the West Wave Aquatic extremely close contest in the singles Grammar. St Patrick’s Silverstream in a one-sided And finally, Chris received the new Under 18 4x and Under 18 8+. Centre on Wednesday 8 April. The AGS to be edged out, but combined in the game in the 5th/6th playoff game. World In Motion scholarship, which The Maadi Cup had over 104 schools swimming team qualified for 8 of the doubles with D Jiang to win easily and Waterpolo Whilst there are no excuses, we took provides mentoring and guidance to and more than 1,900 athletes competing 12 individual events and for 12 of the 13 assume the Auckland champions title. The waterpolo team entered this year’s a young side to this year’s Nationals and promising sportsmen, a $1,500 cash this year so to remain in the A finals was relay events. The team came first in three The AGS Tennis Academy has competition as carry over champions only 3 players out of 12 will leave school grant and a $1,500 sporting gear an achievement in itself. Congratulations individual events and second in one. They involved about 90 players in morning and there was an expectation that our at the end of the year. Next year the allowance. to Malone Blaikie who received a NZ performed particularly well in the relay coaching. Head Coach, Bruce Derlin, is team would yet again be a major player side will look to bring a more consistent Juniors trial upon the completion of the events, gaining seven first placings and doing a superb job raising the standard in the tournament. game to the pool and when they have a regatta. four second placings. In pool play Grammar was unbeaten, game under control, they need to finish We wish all members of the Auckland taking out Rongatai College, Tauranga the opposition off. Grammar Rowing Club a well-deserved Tennis Boys’ College and Mt Albert Grammar Congratulations to B Richardson, rest now their long season is over! There were 35 tennis teams in Term 1, School, seeding us number one in our A Mahadevan, M Small and T Jones involving about 270 players. The Senior pool going into the quarter-finals. The on being named in the New Zealand Swimming A1 team is a relatively young team and cross over game against Wellington Schoolboys extended squad. Term 1 began with the annual school has contested strongly against teams College would prove to be a vital contest swimming sports held at the Panmure which are more highly ranked. In the as the winner would have the easier A future in rugby Leisure and Fitness Centre on 11 February. Auckland competition, apart from MAGS path to the semis. First XV vice captain Chris Landon ‘04 Over 30 boys took part in 21 events and who proved too strong, Grammar came A four goal lead going into the final has been recognised not once, but three two new records were established; in the away with a win against King’s and quarter against Wellington should have times, for his outstanding rugby skills. Junior 50m Freestyle, 26.77s by B Kim and narrow losses to Macleans, St Kents and been enough, but lapses in concentration Firstly, Chris was awarded the in the Senior 50m Breaststroke, 31.92s by Westlake. With a bit of luck, in some resulted in the opposition’s key player Powrgard MVP (Most Valuable Player). G Davis (Swimming Captain). The school of the matches the results could have getting back into the game and his six Every week, for the entire Auckland champions for 2009 are B Kim (Junior), favoured Grammar. goals resulted in a loss by one goal in the competition, coaches are required to E Moser (Intermediate) and R Holder The team had a thrilling win over last play of the game. list their most valuable players, with (Senior). Christchurch Boys’ in the annual fixture, This resulted in a ‘do or die’ game 3 points given for most valuable, 2 for The Central/East Zonal competition with many close matches. Captain and against Westlake, the favourites to take second and 1 for third. These points are was held on 24 February at the Phillips No. 1, B Hayr, has been in fine form out the championship. Grammar yet totalled and the person with the most Top tennis junior, Nick Vulinovich, at the Aquatic Centre. 28 boys competed in all winning a high percentage of matches Annual Quadrangular tennis tournament again let a lead slip and Westlake won the points is the winner. 25 boys events. From the 12 individual and teaming up effectively with H Loos in Hamilton in Term 1. game by two goals, resulting in Grammar Chris was also awarded the Murdoch Powrgard MVP Chris Landon.

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Focus on Outdoor Education AGS 1st XV Rugby Fixtures We would like to thank the following parents and friends of Grammar who he year got off to a great start for the most impressed with the 2009 camp Date Opposition Venue have given up their time to assist Outdoor Education department, which experience. Mr Pope is the master-in- T 2 May St Kentigern College AGS and support our sports teams over now has over a dozen different clubs charge and the results of his efforts have 9 May Sacred Heart College SHC summer and during Term 1 2009. ranging from the well-established groups been impressive. 16 May Kelston Boys’ High School AGS like tramping and Duke of Edinburgh to 20 May New Plymouth Boys’ High School AGS Cricket newer activities such as surf-kayaking. Form 6Leadership Camp 23 May Tamaki College TC Richard Buddle, Tony Burkin, More than 600 boys get into the Mr Skeen, the new master-in-charge of 6 June Otahuhu College/Macleans College * OC/MCL Jan and Doug Ferguson, Fleur and outdoors through the School every leadership programmes, has set the camp 10 June Hamilton Boys’ High School HBHS Grant Helsby, Michael Jamieson, year and they have benefited from the dates for Week 6 of Term 2 and Week 13 June Tangaroa College/Aorere College * TAN/AOR Peter Lowe, Grant Parslow, new skills and enthusiasm of some 4 of Term 3. There will be 30 boys per 20 June King’s College AGS Martin Pringle, Gavin Smart, recently-arrived teachers, along with the camp, with a focus on pushing students 27 June Mt Albert Grammar School MAGS Tim Stables, Barry Thomas, commitment of the more established outside of their comfort zone. The camps Mike Tiplady, Dean Wallace, staff and the support and investment of will be held at Venturelodge and will also 25 July St Paul’s College AGS L Okyay catching a wave. David Waugh, Richard Webb, the management and the wider Grammar be run in conjunction with the Motutapu 1 August St Peter’s College SPC Subra Yeleswaram and all the parents community. staff. Students were briefed on the very good fitness and a positive approach 8 August De La Salle College AGS of cricket for their help with lunches. selection process during Week 1 of Term to the challenges they faced. The seniors 15 August Semi-finals 2. Other leadership programmes (including compared well to the best of the adult 22 August Final Cycling a probable Form 4 initiative) will begin teams and all our boys learned a lot and * Promotion/relegation game. Scott Burridge, Margie Ellie-Brown, towards the end of 2009. can be proud of their performances. Louise Foreman, Lorraine and Richard One junior team competed in the AGS 1st XI Soccer Fixtures Justice, Andrew Pillmore, Sue Porter, The Duke of Edinburgh Award Auckland Half Ironman Relay. The Form Russell Scott, Ken Sparks, Following Mr Hayden’s departure, Mr 4 and 5 boys were the only school boys Date Opposition Venue Stephen Stafford-Bush and Smith and Mr Jordan have taken over and in the whole field and yet finished in the 2 May King’s College KC Barbara Thompson. have had a strong start to the year. Nearly top half of the open men’s event, another 9 May St Peter’s College AGS 80 boys will be heading to Motutapu and pleasing result. 16 May Rangitoto College RC Distance Squad Rangitoto early in Term 2 for the Bronze With a camp at Mangawhai over 23 May Mt Albert Grammar AGS Mandy Barclay, Debbie and Scott Award Skills Training Camp. Under the the holidays, and events coming up at 6 June Macleans College MC Form 4 camp students take on the rapids. Burridge, Maureen Chang, tutelage of Motutapu instructors, the boys Bethell’s Beach and Tauranga, adventure 13 June Westlake Boys High School AGS Margaret Dyer, Helen Harman, will learn about everything from leadership racing continues to grow at Grammar, 20 June Sacred Heart College SHC Margaret Jackson, Mandy Morreau, Form 4 Camp skills to map reading and first aid. This however the Hillary Challenge remains 27 June King’s College AGS Kathy Robinson, Ashley and Wendy Term 1 saw the Form 4 Camp programme is the first of many expeditions that will the biggest event of the year and we will 25 July St Peter’s College SPC Smith, Geraldine Snow, Brian and Liz rejuvenated, with the arrival of new be organised for the Duke of Edinburgh be contesting strongly again next term in 1 August Rangitoto College AGS Watt, Jill Wilkinson and instructors and the implementation Award participants this year and should be partnership with St Cuthbert’s, aiming to 8 August Mt Albert Grammar MAGS Nicki Butt (Wu). of a new and improved programme; a great introduction to surviving the great win back the trophy we last held in 2006. 15 August Macleans College AGS offering an increased level of variety outdoors. 22 August Westlake Boys High School WBHS Swimming and challenge, new activities designed For the 40 boys doing the Silver Surf-kayaking 29 August Sacred Heart College AGS Liz Davis to eliminate any downtime or boredom Award, expeditions are being planned to This new sport for the School saw a Some of these fixtures may be subject to change. and a focus on discipline and care for the the Coromandel and Far North to enable group of boys going to Orewa with environment. them to complete their practice and Mr Broadwell and Miss Higginson in The instructors, led by Craig Harlick assessed expeditions well before the Term 1. After an introductory lesson in and Logan McKelvie from the Motutapu exam period. safe kayak management and surfing For all group, business Island Outdoor Education Camp, have The Gold Award participants are techniques, they were let loose to do brought real enthusiasm to their role, and currently deciding on their expedition their own thing on a variety of ‘sit on top’ both the boys and teachers have been destinations. Congratulations to the kayaks. The surf, while not large, was & corporate travel four boys who received their Gold ideal for beginners, with some occasional Awards from the Governor General at bigger sets coming through to provide Government House on 4 April. the thrills and spills. The warm water and perfect conditions provided an ideal first Adventure Race Teams session. Further surf-kayaking sessions Six teams competed in the ARC 12 and are planned for Term 2. 8-hour races in the Coromandel earlier in These are just some of the outdoor the year. Our senior team won the schools activities enjoyed at Auckland Grammar event from our junior runners, with School and anybody interested in getting Call Aaron Nagel, Business Development Manager the junior cyclists third. Despite a very involved is welcome to see the master- DDI: 529 0890 Mobile: 021 893 114 Email: [email protected] disorganised start, all performed well once in-charge or Mr O’Neill for further www.cavaliertravel.co.nz 4K problem solving on the Form 4 camp. they got going, with sound navigation, information.

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page 10 | Auckland Grammar School | www.ags.school.nz Ad Augusta | May 2009 | page 11 > Academic < > Academic < Scholarship Results 2008 Annual Scholars’ Assembly ignificantly fewer boys attempted the Four boys gained Outstanding Awards pa for three years. They were R Chen, rime Minister, Rt Hon John Key, SNew Zealand Scholarship Examination and $5,000 pa for three years out of total S Gapes, N Kariyawasam, J Ma, Y Mar, P was the School’s special guest at in 2008, partly because of a smaller Form awards of 47 for the entire country. This D Wang and T Xu. the annual Scholars’ Assembly held on 7 roll but also because of the emphasis was the largest number of awards by any What makes these results especially Friday 13 February. Mr Key spoke to the put on CIE A Level exams. one school. The successful boys were spectacular is the fact that these boys assembly about the value of education Despite this, the School still gained M He, S Mihic, N Ramachandran and also performed superbly in CIE A Level and having goals in one’s life and also 82 Scholarships and, most significantly, W Zhang. exams and had to sit the Scholarship outlined his own education at Burnside collected a number of top awards. One of our Form 6 scholars, exams using their knowledge gleaned High School in Christchurch and his J Bian gained a Premier Award, one J Mahon-Heap, topped the country in from the A Level subject syllabuses. The subsequent successful career in the of only 10 in New Zealand. This gives him New Zealand Scholarship English, a School does not teach the Scholarship finance sector. $10,000 pa for three years. He gained stunning achievement. syllabuses separately. He then presented the School’s Outstanding Scholarship Passes in On top of this, seven boys gained Congratulations to staff and boys on top scholars from the Cambridge Chemistry, Physics, Statistics and Calculus. Special Scholarship Awards and $2,000 these superb results. Examinations 2008 with a special scholar’s tie and certificate, and shared morning tea with the scholars and their Tertiary Scholarships families in the Old Boys’ Pavilion. The ongratulations to the following boys AUT Auckland Rugby Bursary Scholarship: boys thoroughly enjoyed the Prime Cwho were awarded these prestigious Significant Scholarship: Mark Turner Otenili Moala Minister’s visit, and his engaging and scholarships. Vice Chancellors: Nicholas Branch PricewaterhouseCoopers: down to earth manner impressed The University of Auckland Lincoln University (Future Leaders Nikitha Kariyawasam everyone at the assembly. Prime Minister, Rt Hon John Key, addresses the Scholars’ Assembly. Scholarship: Nick Buist, Michael He, Scholarship) Russell McVeagh: Tama Toki and Sava Mihic and Henry De Malmanche Leadership: Frano Staub Tom Latimour Top Maori & Pacific Island: Aaron Unasa Sport: Kirk Bunting and Kieran Pilkington WE Brown: Henry De Malmanche Premier Scholar Alumni Award: Adam Thompson Industry Founder Scholarship: Abbott Watson: Timothey Allen, ingcheng (Jed) Bian spent his primary Jed participated in almost every STEAM Scholarship: Tama Toki Matthew Thompson Jingcheng (Jed) Bian, Leroy D’Souza, Jschool years in China and briefly in maths competition he was eligible Jubilee Scholarship: Jason Ma, Unitec Henry De Malmanche, Tom Latimour, Japan, before coming to New Zealand. to compete in, acquiring a thorough Lance Ng, Yang Gao, Richard Chen Partners School Scholarship: Alex Whiter, Nikitha Kariyawasam, Ganeev Malhotra He first learnt about the NZQA understanding of mathematics, including and Leroy D’Souza Christiaan Pausma and Jason Marinko and Nishanthan Ramachandran Scholarship through an article about a topics outside the school syllabus. Engineering Kick Start Scholarship: Prime Minister Scholarship: Tama Toki RM Grant Memorial Bursary in Law: recipient in the New Zealand Herald. “These maths competitions helped Jingcheng Bian, Leroy D’Souza and World in Motion Scholarship: Tom Latimour “At the time, when I was struggling me think clearly and logically under Isuru Pathirana Chris Landon Professor Ken Rudall: Michael He to overcome the language barrier, this pressure, as well as perform to the seemed like an impossible task,” Jed best of my ability in the difficult NZQA says. But after starting at Grammar in scholarship examinations.” University Entrance Scholars 2008 Form 4, he discovered his academic Jed says the mentoring of his strength in maths and the sciences, Grammar teachers and his parents and set a goal to become a Premier support was invaluable. “They Jed Bian, one of the country’s top Scholar. helped me discover and work to my 10 scholars for 2008. Photo by Jason Oxenham courtesy of the Central Leader.

full potential to achieve my goals – becoming Dux of Grammar and gaining the Premier Award.” The Premier Award is worth $10,000 per year for three years, provided a grade average of B+ or better is achieved in each semester. The 10 recipients for 2008 gained at least four Outstanding scholarships in last year’s exams. Currently studying Computer Systems Engineering under the Back Row: DWT Kim, MJ Macnicol, FRH Were, NA Kariyawasam, JYC Lee, LS D’Souza, NC Boberg, W Zhang, V Yan, D Huang and accelerated pathway at The University HCMS Snell Third Row: N Yin, AZ Zhu, JD Reeve, JN Peiris, TJH Lee, J Yoo, ST Lalpe Wickrama, TJ Allen, PP Wang and J Bian of Auckland, Jed aims to become a Second Row: S Zhang, ZRJ Lim, AM Bai, T Xu, GP Yeh, LI Wang, G Srikumar, AIH Wu, N Ramachandran, RC Gaze, MJY He, RC Chen, software programmer or an embedded HF de Malmanche Front Row: GWC Smith, SL Burridge, Mr WD Moore (Deputy Headmaster), Dr RD Kirkpatrick (Chairman, Board of systems designer on completion of his Trustees), S Mihic, Rt Hon John Key (Prime Minister), Y Ma, Mr J Morris (Headmaster), TD Latimour, NR Mar and G Malhotra degree. Absent: D Wang, MWC Tseng, TZ Li, JM Yoon, NJL Smith, K Liu, SR Gapes and JJ Ma.

page 12 | Auckland Grammar School | www.ags.school.nz BWT_76.6x115mm(f).indd 1 21/3/09 7:05:38 PM Ad Augusta | May 2009 | page 13 > Academic < > Events < National Physics Champions uckland Grammar physics students Adominated the New Zealand round of the International Young Physicists Tournament this year (IYPT). Two Auckland Grammar teams entered the event again this year, having worked hard with mentors Mr Jennings and Mr Howard throughout Term 1 to obtain a scientifically There are a number of ways to valid solution to a series of complex, practical support the Gala Dinner: physics problems. Attend the event In the IYPT tournament, team members Last year, tickets sold out and we report on their research and then debate expect a similar demand again this their findings with an opponent from another year. We have held the ticket price at school in what is called a Physics Fight. A the level of previous years. You can reviewer from a third school summarises Gala Dinner purchase tickets for $195 per person the debate and the quality of the solution or $1,950 for a table of 10. Team 1 at front; George Zhang, Capt Luke Huang and Tim Xu. Team 2 at back; Theo Kim, Join us on Saturday 6 June 2009, 6pm to the problem. A panel of judges score the Gala Dinner Sponsor DK Lee and Andrew Eastabrook. performance of the reporting school as well ach year the magnificent Main expected to dance until the early hours! There are two sponsorship as the opposing and reviewing schools. EHall at Auckland Grammar School Please keep your eye open for the opportunities: Either as a business In the Auckland regional round, both is dressed to impress for the annual Gala Dinner online auction on sponsor for $300 (plus GST) or by Grammar teams were placed in the top Examination Entry Foundation Trust Gala Dinner. This year Sella.co.nz; we will email you with more gifting a personal donation of $300 three. The top Grammar team from the will be the 7th Gala Dinner and to date details closer to the time. (tax receipt provided). regional competition proceeded to face And Fees Collection 2009 the event has raised over $500,000 for This event forms one of the In return for your support, the teams of top young physicists from schools the Foundation Trust. cornerstones of the School’s fundraising School will feature your company across New Zealand in the National final. This NCEA Levels 1, 2 and 3 and New Zealand Scholarship are national qualifications The Gala Dinner will take place at endeavours and this year will focus on name and logo or personal name on year saw the biggest entry ever, with teams awarded by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA). IGCSE, AS Level and A 6pm on Saturday 6 June 2009. It will be raising money for the Academic an electronic screen on the night, in from Christchurch, Wellington and Auckland Level are international qualifications awarded by University of Cambridge International a night to remember, filled with comedy Endowment Fund, to recruit, retain and the Gala Dinner Auction Catalogue fighting it out for national supremacy. Examinations (CIE). and entertainment. reward high quality teaching staff. and on the School’s website. Hosts and defending champions It is school policy that all students studying senior qualification courses will enter for MC John Hawkesby will run the Grammar’s pursuit of excellence in For more details on supporting King’s College were joined in the final by examinations. The schedule of examination fees is set out below. CIE have raised their popular table quiz, while there will be all areas of school life depends so much the event, please contact the Auckland Grammar School, Onslow College entry fees from November 2009, hence the increase compared to previous years. some fabulous items up for auction on the generosity of our supporters. Development Office on (Wellington), Wellington East Girls’ College in both the live and silent auctions. Your participation in this event will play a (09) 623 5639 or (Wellington), Christ’s College (Christchurch) NCEA Levels 1, 2 and 3 $ Performances by Grammar groups will vital role in helping the School fulfill [email protected] and Villa Maria College (Christchurch). Domestic students 75 add to the atmosphere and guests are its mission. We look forward to your support! In Fight 1, our team presented their Foreign fee-paying students 375 solution to the problem ‘Hot Ball’. This presentation was judged the best of the New Zealand Scholarship NCEA students: competition and put the Grammar team into Entry for up to 3 subjects Nil a commanding position for Fight 2. New Zealand Scholarship CIE students: In Fight 2, the team presented Entry for up to 3 subjects 75 an excellent solution to the problem NCEA and CIE students: additional subject entries 75 per subject ‘Electromagnetic Motor’ and drew out a clear Foreign fee-paying students 100 per subject 2009 Art Exhibition points win over Onslow College in second Friday 4 September – Sunday 6 September and King’s College in third place. IGCSE 95 per subject As a result of this win, George Zhang and AS and A2 Administration Fee: $45 65 per subject Preview Evening Tim Xu have been selected for inclusion in A-Level (when taken in a single examination session) 110 per subject Friday 4 September 6.30pm – 9.30pm $50 the New Zealand squad to travel to Tianjin, includes wine, light refreshments and entertainment China (about 100km south east of Beijing) Invoices will be issued to all students during Week 7 of Term 2. The final date for Saturday 10am – 4pm Free for the world finals of the event in 21–28 July payment is 3 August 2009. Sunday 10am – 2pm Free 2009. We wish the New Zealand IYPT squad The Government provides financial assistance to students entering NZQA For more information, please contact the Development all the best. qualifications if hardship criteria are met. In Term 2, students will be issued with a Office on (09) 623 5639 or [email protected] separate notice that sets out the eligibility criteria and includes an application form. Thank You to Parent Tutors Information is also available from the NZQA website (www.nzqa.govt.nz/ncea/ We would like to thank the parents and for-students/financialassistance.html). Completed application forms must be returned grandparents who have volunteered for to the School by 3 August 2009. Financial assistance cannot be claimed for foreign Parent Tutors. fee-paying students.

page 14 | Auckland Grammar School | www.ags.school.nz Ad Augusta | May 2009 | page 15 > Arts < > Arts < High praise o be told that Grammar Virtuosi was T the best school music group Takako Nishizaki has ever heard is high praise indeed, given this brilliant musician and teacher is an internationally acclaimed artist and the daughter of the co-founder of the Suzuki method. Having adjudicated several international violin competitions and made more than 100 CDs, we were very fortunate to have Ms Nishizaki conduct a personal workshop with Grammar Virtuosi on the first movement of Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 on 18 March. Ms Nishisaki came to New Zealand on the invitation of the Music Faculty at The University of Auckland’s School of Music as a visiting professor of violin. Takako Nishizaki with Grammar Virtuosi. Performance Day Barber Shop, one of the favourite performance groups of the day.

he Music Department’s Performance Orchestra, Concert Band, Grammar Grammaphone plays at Mission Bay T Day, held every year in March, Voices, Barbershop Quartet, Pipe Band bolder and more dynamic still flocked to catch a glimpse of the their second album, which will contain is a great opportunity for Grammar’s and Stage Band. All groups performed Thank you A Grammaphone group took to the fantastic talent on offer at the festival. only original compositions – a recording music groups to present their first real admirably and the audience reaction was stage at this year’s Mission Bay Jazzfest As the night drew on, the crowd not to be missed. Grammaphone would We would like to thank the following performance for the year. most enthusiastic and inspiring. on 1 March. surrounding the Grammaphone stage like to thank the music department for parents and friends of Grammar for This year we chose to perform at The day ended with the junior Bassist Tim Chan comfortably filled seemed to increase exponentially their support. their support: Remuera Intermediate and Auckland members travelling to Waiwera Thermal the position created by Tom Marshall’s and by the end of the night, a mass Normal Intermediate Schools. These two Resort for a much needed chance Music Department departure, while new brass players of screaming fans applauded and are our largest contributing schools and to unwind and relax after a busy and Kathy Hawke, Leanne Karl, Andrea Sam Burridge and Stefan Jammes and cheered for encores. Unfortunately time Chamber Music Concert it was not surprising that the majority of rigorous day of performing. Kendall, Christine Laugeray-Cleaver, guitarist Rudi Theunissen joined the restraints stopped the band from being Sunday 24 May our boys had attended them and were Many thanks to all the staff involved Paula McKernan and Mary Wong established quartet of Sam Weeks, Nick able to oblige. 11am – 1pm delighted to be back amongst familiar on the day and to Remuera Intermediate Chan, Robbie Muir and Campbell Rehu. This hugely successful night laid the World Vision AGS Centennial Theatre surroundings and teachers. and Auckland Normal Intermediate Although bad weather resulted foundation for bigger and better things, Entry is free Nicki and Nigel Boswell Performances were given by Schools for making us feel so welcome in a change of festival date, jazz fans and the group is now preparing to record the Symphony Orchestra, Chamber and appreciated.

Student spectators during a performance. Campbell Rehu leads the Stage Band. Grammaphone on stage at the Mission Bay Jazzfest.

HWT_76.6x55mm(f).indd 1 24/3/09 9:33:27 AM page 16 | Auckland Grammar School | www.ags.school.nz Ad Augusta | May 2009 | page 17 > Campaign < > Campaign < Annual Appeal – Academic Endowment Fund Tax breaks for he School would like to thank the T following people for their generous Building On Tradition charitable donations support of the 2008 Annual Appeal. The In addition to the Annual Appeal, the focus of this appeal was to increase the loyal Grammar community contributed he law changes with regards to capital base of the Academic Endowment to the Building on Tradition campaign Tgifts to charitable organisations, such as the Auckland Grammar School Fund, which was established to recruit, which saw the completion of the Sports Foundation Trust, have been designed retain and reward top teachers. Centre, Old Boys’ Pavilion and upgrade to encourage an attitude of philanthropy. The fund enables us to make special of the top field. A rebate for income tax purposes awards each year to a number of top may be claimed on gifts made by performing teachers at all levels and Mr J & Mrs A Adam individuals, family trusts and companies. across all subjects. To date, 68 awards The Government has removed Mr J & Mrs N Baker have been made over the past five years, the limit on tax rebates generated by net cost to you would be $2,000. If you with 17 of those being made last year. Mr W & Mrs F Champtaloup giving to charities for both individuals gave $5,000, the next cost would be The following list includes donations Dr P Clemo and companies, which are now subject $3,333.33 and so on. only to your levels of income (or that Because of these very fundamental from 20 September 2008 to 11 March Mr C & Mrs J Dargaville 2009. Some donors have chosen to of the company). Individuals can claim changes in the tax regime, the law Grammar Carlton Rugby Club remain anonymous. The Academic Endowment Fund enables us to recruit, retain and reward top teachers. a tax rebate of 33.3 per cent up to effectively now encourages an increase Mr R & Mrs F Kirkpatrick their total income (or 30 per cent for in size and frequency of donations. companies). For example, if you were You can now give more than you Mr M & Mrs C Gordon Mr T Nguyen & Mrs Y Shen Mrs B & Mr L Kwek Annual Appeal now to give $3,000 as an individual, the could before at no extra cost. Dr D Abel Mr M & Mrs J Gregson Dr T Prebble Mr S & Mrs E Longuet-Higgins Mr J Adams Mr J & Mrs C Greig Mr C Preece Mr J & Mrs J Morris Mr S & Mrs L Agnew Mr J & Mrs S Haigh Mr R & Mrs A Price Mr J & Mrs L Porus Mr E & Mrs B Anderson Mr G & Mrs H M Hill Mr L & Mrs Q A Qian Mr G & Mrs C Sandelin Dr R Beever Mr M Hofstetter Mrs S Reed Mr C & Mrs V Seagar EXPERIENCE GOLF AT Mr M & Mrs M Bell Mr L J Holdsworth Mr M & Mrs M Reid Mr P & Mrs J Sinhalage TITIRANGI Mr T & Mrs K Benson Dr K & Dr R Hoolihan Mr B Rowsell Dr R Sorrenson & Dr H Sword Enjoy the only Alister MacKenzie* designed course in New Zealand Mr R Bhikha Dr J Kathuria Mr D & Mrs S Ryken (Totally upgraded since 1998) Mr Z Brierley Mr D & Mrs S Kernohan Mr D Samuel Excellence Only 20 minutes from CBD Challenging course Mr D & Mrs T Brown Mr N & Mrs K Khosla Mr M Segedin Mr D & Mrs L Adams Friendly people International cuisine Mr J Brown Mr P & Mrs F J Kirch Mr D Shieff Mr D & Mrs B Chappell Excellent lounge Waitress service Bar Mr C & Mrs J Buchanan Mr E J Kirk Mr S & Mrs P Stafford-Bush Mr J Fay Hire clubs available International reciprocal rights with prestigious clubs Mr R & Mrs A Byrd Mr S Kuruwita Dr N & Mrs S Stewart Friedlander Foundation Mr T & Mrs M Cammell Mr G & Mrs J Laidlaw Mr L Sumich Dr G & Mrs J Hayward Dr J Carnachan Mr G & Mrs V Lang Mrs E Tavioni Mr P & Mrs A Hinton Mr L Chen Mr G & Mrs M Leaming Mr N Taylor Mr B & Mrs M Hunt Mr N Colbert Mr H Lee & Mrs M Cheng Mr C Thompson Dr D Montgomery Mr W & Mrs J Price Dr H V & Mrs G A Coop Mr S & Mrs A Lee Mr D & Ms L Thompson MEMBERSHIP NOW OPEN Mr B C P Cornwell Mr S & Mrs V Lobb Dr P & Mrs B Thompson Mr M Smith & Dr V Lamplough NO JOINING FEE - FINANCE AVAILABLE Mr M J Crump Mr T Lolohea Mr M Thornton Mr E & Mrs C D’Costa Mr G Lucena Mr S & Mrs B Varney TITIRANGI GOLF CLUB Mr R & Mrs R Duthie Dr D MacCormick Mr P & Mrs A Viskovic Links Rd Mr J & Mrs A Eady Dr T & Mrs L Marshall Mr A Walker & Dr R Marks New Lynn Mr M & Mrs D Elliott Dr C Maud Mr N & Mrs P Winter T. (09) 827 5749 Include Auckland Grammar School E. [email protected] in your Will. For information, please Mrs W Flatz Dr J McDougall Dr S Wong www.titirangigolf.co.nz contact the Development Office *Alister Mackenzie is rated as the finest golf course Ph (09) 623 5639 Mr W Foster Mrs N McMahon Mr S Woolley designer ever - his work includes Augusta, Cypress Point, Crystal Downs and Royal Melbourne A bequest, so simple, so effective Mr E Fuimaono Mr K Mok & Ms L Lim Mr A & Mrs A Young

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sectors. He also has extensive experience Association Executive 1991–2, was Year Director of in the FMCG, financial services, transport Group controller for the 1991 Capital and infrastructure industries and is campaign and developed the School’s Advancement currently Chair of Harbour Sport. first Funding and Development strategy, A Grammar Old Boy ’63, Roger’s which led to the creation of the AGS oger Hill was appointed Director father (DW ‘Bill’ Hill ‘32), uncle (HA Development Office in 2000. Rof Advancement in February this Bainbridge ’21), three brothers (Peter ’58, His main focus within the role will year. Recently retired as CEO of teenage Doug ’60 and Tony ’65) and two sons be on building the capital base of the cancer charity CanTeen, Roger has a broad (Matt ’89 and Ash ’92) are all also Old Academic Endowment Fund, a fund management and governance background Boys. which aims to help the School recruit, in the private, public and not for profit Roger was a member of the Old Boys’ retain and reward excellent teachers.

Touch   Typing  Lessons  Another touch typing course for boys,  families and friends will be offered this term. The course will run on  Monday and Wednesday afternoons, 3.30–5pm, starting Monday 8 June for  3 weeks.  The cost of the course is $80. Please  make cheques out to Computer Success and hand in to the  Headmaster’s secretary, which will secure a place. Contact Jan Morris at  [email protected]  Director of Advancement, Roger Hill ‘63.    John Wilson  awarded Staff  Scholarship 

ongratulations to Head of Economics CJohn Wilson on receiving the Staff Scholarship for 2008. John is planning to visit a number of schools and universities in England in September/October this year, which will be the start of the academic year in the UK. “English examination boards offer very similar courses to CIE and schools  are usually run along similar lines to here in New Zealand,” John says. The trip  will also be a great opportunity for John  and his wife to catch up with family and friends and enjoy some sight seeing. Head of Economics, John Wilson. 

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Term Dates 2009 Wed 6–Sat 16 May School Production ‘Mikado’ (7.30pm, Centennial Theatre) Prefects Wed 13 May Form 4 Parent Interviews (3–6pm, Main Hall) Wed 20 May Form 5 Parent Interviews (3–6pm, Main Hall) SL Burridge Head Prefect Tues 26 May Form 6 & 7 Parent Interviews (3–6pm, Main Hall) JC Gunson Deputy Head Prefect Sat 6 June Foundation Trust Gala Dinner (6pm, Main Hall) CSM Albuquerque MWP Morreau

Wed 10 June Careers Evening (6–9.30pm, Main Hall) JMJ Blackburn C Neilson

Sat 20 June AGS vs. King’s 1st XV Match (No.1 Field, AGS) SI Bracey JH Park

Fri 26 June–Fri 3 July Examinations Senior School MO Broderson CTA Rehu Tues 30 June–Fri 3 July Examinations Junior School MM Carney BD Richardson Fri 3 July End of Term 2 GS Davis DL Rowsell TERM 3 Monday 20 July – Friday 25 September A Eastabrook MN Ruygrok Thurs 3–Fri 4 Sept Teacher Only Days FGC Ellis OM Salt Fri 4 Sept Art Exhibition Preview Evening (6.30pm, Main Hall) R Gangisetty L Shen Form 6 Leader recognised Sat 5–Sun 6 Sept Art Exhibition open to public TERM 4 Monday 12 October – Thursday 3 December JZ Glamuzina DG Smith through Old Boys’ Award BT Gray HWA Snow ach year the Old Boys’ Association KM Hari JW Sparks E offers a Form 6 Leadership Award. Careers Advertise in HRC Harman FRD Stewart This annual award is presented to an all-rounder who demonstrates good Evening Ad Augusta LYI Huang PD Turner leadership skills and holds admirable SA Jammes U Unasa qualities. Established in 1995 following the Reach a circulation of over 7,000, Wednesday 10 June S Kalani SJ Vesey School’s 125th Jubilee celebrations, the including current parents, Old Boys award has been bestowed on a number 6–9.30pm and friends of the School. PS Kempthorne FRH Were of outstanding Old Boys, including its AGS Main Hall Contact Toni Durant, Events and JC Klaassen TYP Wu inaugural recipient, former All Black, Doug Howlett. Keynote speaker Communications Mgr on (09) 638 0554 R Lowe W Zhang Hon. Dr Jonathan Coleman or [email protected] Thirteen years on, the winner of www.ags.school.nz/adaugusta JG Mahon-Heap AZ Zhu the 2008 Form 6 Leadership Award was Joe Gunson. He has followed on from this Award in 2009 to be made Deputy Head Prefect and Head of Tibbs Auckland Grammar School vs. King’s College House. His Award entitled him to a life-changing 10-day Spirit of Adventure 1st XV Rugby Match sailing experience, which he undertook in March this year. 2.30pm Saturday 20 June Joe’s sailing trip took him around the Bay of Islands and back to Great Barrier. Auckland Grammar School No.1 Field “There were 39 kids on board and every Cheer on our boys in this fierce battle dating back 112 years! morning we had to jump off the boat for After-Match Function 4.15pm – 6.00pm, ticket price $10 a swim at 6:45am,” he says. “On the last day, we were assigned posts and Members of the AGSOBA will have priority ticketing until 15 May, had to sail the ship ourselves.” Joe had after which, ticket sales will be available to parents and the wider the honour of being made Captain. “It Grammar community. Tickets are for adults only. If you would like was fantastic how much we all bonded to attend the after-match function, please contact the Development through this amazing experience.” Office on (09) 623 5639 or email [email protected] Joe Gunson at the mast, March 2009.

After-Match Function supported by

page 22 | Auckland Grammar School | www.ags.school.nz Ad Augusta | May 2009 | page 23 Functions Active involvement in Grammar • Foundation Trust Gala Dinner he Auckland Grammar School would be unaware of the various ways that • Sports matches at Grammar TOld Boys’ Association (AGSOBA), exist to support Grammar and to become and other venues founded in 1893, is unique in New Zealand involved. • Art Exhibition education for the extent of support it has To the right is a detailed list of • Anzac Day Service given to its school for over a century. suggestions for the Grammar community • AGSOBA Annual Dinner Many of Grammar’s fine facilities to to consider. • Prize Giving enhance the education of its boys have This is not an exhaustive list. We • Music concerts and competitions resulted from the generosity of its former would welcome your suggestions for • Drama productions students. The passion and commitment other ways in which you would like to • Decade reunions or vintage reunions of Old Boys has been a driving force in become involved. We appreciate you • Overseas reunions maintaining the School’s pre-eminence in taking the opportunity to reconnect with state-funded education. an institution which has played a major Financial Indeed, the staff who have been role in moulding lives and pointing out • Academic Endowment Fund recipients of the Staff Travel Scholarship directions. for recruiting, retaining and rewarding invariably return confident that Grammar All inquiries should be directed to excellent teachers compares favourably with the iconic the AGS Development Office, which • Special appeals for specific facilities schools abroad. incorporates the secretariat of the • Making a bequest or assigning a life Old Boys and current and past parents AGSOBA. Ph (09) 623 5639 or 623 5420 insurance policy to Grammar, entitling have supported the School when called or email [email protected] or you to belong to an elite group of upon for a specific project. However, many [email protected] Grammar supporters, the Augusta Fellowship • A named endowment • Events sponsorship Karen Higginson. • Donating goods and services OBA Executive Secretary/ Time • Coach or assist a sports team, Development Officer cultural or music group • Learning Support Department aren Higginson was appointed she says. from Old Boys with innovative ideas • Site maintenance and landscaping KExecutive Secretary to the Old Boys’ With extensive overseas experience for functions to help generate school • Careers advice and mentoring Association and Development Officer in in both the UK and Canada, Karen was spirit and keep Old Boys connected • Assisting the AGSOBA Executive January. Delighted to be working for one most recently Development Officer for with Grammar. Designing dynamic and sub-committees of Auckland’s oldest and largest schools, the University of British Columbia’s Law creative events for our ‘young’ Old Boys • Help track lost Old Boys Karen says the long standing traditions at Faculty. is a particular challenge, to help maintain • Event/Parent Committees Grammar were a major draw card. Karen would like to the see the Old an important connection from the outset Parent tutor help. “Highlights to date have included the Boys’ Association membership continue of their new careers. If you have any Prefects crossing stage, the Old Boys’ to grow, so please contact her on suggestions, please let Karen know. Grammar’s Olympians Twilight Twenty/20 Cricket match, the (09) 623 5420 or [email protected] In the meantime, she looks forward to Olympian Recognition Ryan Archibald ‘93 Hockey 2008 reunion programme and the Scholars’ if you have been meaning to join up. seeing you at the Grammar vs. King’s Jock Bilger ‘50 Sailing 1972, 1976 Assembly, with John Key in attendance,” She would also be keen to hear 1st XV Rugby Match on 20 June 2009. t is the School’s intention to recognise those Old Boys who Jon Bilger ‘82 Sailing 1992 Iwere selected to perform at the Olympic Games. Our research Chris Brown ‘73 Hockey 1984 has resulted in the following list of names. If you discover any Hamish Carter ‘85 Triathlon 2000, 2004 Form VI Science 1941 errors or omissions, please contact the AGS Development Office David Gerrard ‘58 Swimming 1964 on (09) 623 5639 or 623 5420 or [email protected] Barry Griffiths ‘78 Table Tennis 1988 aving read the cover article in the one became a well known broadcaster George Hill 1902 Athletics 1912 HMay 2008 issue of Ad Augusta (Hayden Shirley, third from left), and Ian Hogg ‘03 Football 2008 on the ‘Changing Face of the School’, the rest Godfrey (at the back, third from George Hoskins ‘43 Athletics 1952 Godfrey Devore ‘38 was struck by the right), has lost touch with. The boys’ Paul Kingsman ‘80 Swimming 1988 incredible growth since his time and Form Master was Mr La Roache. Craig Monk ‘81 Sailing 1992, 1996 indeed, that of his father. “We were a close-knit group and Richard Patterson ‘97 Weightlifting 2008 The photo at right is his entire form very supportive of each other, in contrast Cole Peverley ‘02 Football 2008 class taken on the last day of school in to the much larger 3rd to 5th Forms Barry Robinson ‘50 Athletics 1960 December 1941. Three became doctors from which we had progressed,” he Daniel Slater ‘90 Sailing 2008 (most notable being John Hiddleston, says. “We were certainly unaware of Donal Smith ‘52 Athletics 1960 second from left, who became Director the comparatively massive numbers we Master La Roache’s class of 1941. Cameron Taylor ‘85 Athletics 1992 General of Health), two became dentists, were about to encounter at University.”

page 24 | Auckland Grammar School | www.ags.school.nz Ad Augusta | May 2009 | page 25 a good cultural understanding for the us, but at the end of the year, we were Anticipating this, Murray Speight OBA Annual Dinner and Augusta Awards wealth of a healthy society, I was truly all split up. who did, hastily shoved one across to delighted to be associated with the I landed in 4A, not from any me. I wrote my name and sat back, erection of the University’s Art Gallery, academic merit, but somehow caught relieved. Peter Stein collected the including creative and performing arts. in the undertow. I regarded it as a papers and walked back to his desk great privilege to be taught by Peter shuffling them and musing ‘Yes… much I was fortunate to be Stein, a delightful eccentric who was as I thought. Most of you had something encouraged by parents who constantly challenging us with unusual better to do. In fact, Moore was in such believed that those who problems in his quest to find out what a hurry to do something better, that he made boys tick. For example, he set didn’t have time to put the ‘e’ on the end could afford to support of his name.’” worthy causes, were On the night, Sir Wilson Whineray morally obliged to do so. I regarded it as a great proposed the toast to the School and privilege to be taught by presented the certificates. Those who This beautiful building in Shortland Street, Peter Stein, a delightful were lucky enough to be present are (once the home of Radio Station 1YA) eagerly awaiting the announcement has always been one of my favourite eccentric who was constantly of the 2009 Augusta Awards and the buildings in Auckland, and it is quite challenging us with unusual opportunity to attend the AGSOBA coincidental that during my time at problems in his quest to find Dinner. Auckland Grammar I was invited by my out what made boys tick. elocution master, Alan McSkimming, to take part in a radio play there. I was Acknowledgement thrilled to earn 30 shillings for saying 4 us a geometry theorem the solution of The AGSOBA would like to or 5 words. On a second occasion for which, he said, was entirely voluntary. If acknowledge the contribution of slightly a larger part, payment increased we had something better to do, all that Mr Bruce Cornish to research into to ₤3.10 – I was made! was required was to hand in a sheet of and the development of eardrum My further involvement with the paper with your name on it. This suited transplants to treat middle ear Medical School, the Hood Fund and me fine. I always had something better disease. Bruce was the father of other ventures have truly afforded me to do. The next morning, as he passed Old Boys Robert ‘70, Randal ‘72 enormous pleasure.” among us collecting the papers, I and Philip ‘74. suddenly remembered I didn’t have one. Gus Fisher, Sir Patrick Eisdell Moore and John Warner (on behalf on Mark Warner). Sir Patrick Eisdell Moore “I trudged up Mountain Road, a maths classroom at random. You thus Grammar new boy, looking forward to Call for Nominations he three recipients of the 2008 leading school. It retains the values and had to solve every problem rather than that strange arched gate set at right Augusta Awards 2009 TAugusta Awards have won national virtues that we see declining in most waiting your turn, and it was not on angles to the school. I was disappointed and international fame in the fields schools worldwide. How was Grammar’s paper. For 30 exhausting minutes, Mr when a prefect turned me away and I Nominations must be received by 31 May 2009 of science, academia, business and pre-eminence achieved? By active and Smith’s craggy visage and hooked finger entered the school through the back philanthropy. inspired teaching, and by setting goals would swing around – ‘Warner… the door. Other prefects herded the new The Old Boys’ Association is seeking nominations for this year’s Augusta Sir Patrick Eisdell Moore ’30 and Gus ambitious for each pupil. For me, the answer?’ boys on to the tennis court where there Awards, which will be awarded at the Old Boys’ Dinner in November. Fisher ’35 were able to be present at path was solving very difficult problems These tools and disciplines have is now a building. If you know of an Old Boy who is an outstanding achiever, who has made a the dinner to receive and acknowledge in maths and physics, the practice of served me well every day for the last Rapidly we were assigned to our significant contribution to, or demonstrated leadership, in their profession, their awards. Mark Warner ’65 although 40 years. I am grateful for the chance to classes, with an efficiency which their community, New Zealand or the world, then please contact Mike Farrell, Heritage Officer, at the Development Office on(09) 623 5639 domiciled in the UK was able to speak acknowledge these gifts publicly tonight.” impressed me. The new third formers Grammar’s world-class or [email protected]. to the gathering thanks to modern were put into A, B, C or whatever. Mine education made it New technology. Gus Fisher was to be an experimental form called Just tell us who they are and why you think they should be considered for an Augusta Award for Academia, Arts, Business, Service and/or Sport. The audience of 260 Old Boys Zealand’s leading school. It “I have been asked why I am so “3 Special”. It was to be for especially and guests meeting in the Ellerslie retains the values and virtues interested in philanthropy? I am proud to young, naïve and immature children. Event Centre were treated to some that we see declining in most say that I was fortunate to be encouraged They had never had it before and, as far highly memorable observations and schools worldwide. by parents who believed that those who as I know, they haven’t had one since. anecdotes from these most distinguished could afford to support worthy causes, I guess the thinking behind it was 2009 Annual Dinner and Augusta Awards Grammarians. Here are some excerpts were morally obliged to do so. Being the that two or three immature interrupters Thursday 12 November 2009 from their acceptance speeches: skills, and from examination. All very youngest of six siblings, I had some good would be a constant irritant to each of unfashionable today, but the only (albeit role models. several forms. To bung them all together A night of celebration and camaraderie Mark Warner painful) route to making knowledge Since my retirement, my life has been would only worry one man. That man AGSOBA AGM, Annual Dinner and Augusta Awards “As an academic, I have a personal active, and thus to mastering a subject. enormously enriched with my association was Baby Woolcott, who led us through All enquiries to the Development Office interest in education. Grammar’s world- 40 years later, I still recall the mental with the The University of Auckland and, the unknown paths of Latin and French. 09 623 5420 or [email protected] class education made it New Zealand’s problem-solving passing around the always being aware of the importance of We enjoyed him and I think he enjoyed

page 26 | Auckland Grammar School | www.ags.school.nz Ad Augusta | May 2009 | page 27 Reunions

The reunion cycle has concluded for 2009 and those who attended the functions were keen to maintain a close connection with the School. Next year the 1950, 60, 70 and 80 Form 3 intake will be due to celebrate their reunions. It’s never too early to start organising these functions. We urge you to plan well ahead and to persuade your contemporaries to participate. You will find that the physical changes at Grammar since you attended are staggering. Don’t miss this once in a decade opportunity to revisit your school and be amazed by its development. Vintage Old Boys Lunch in the Old Boys’ Pavilion.

‘49 Reunion Philip Viskovic, Gordon Cooper, Eric Henry, John Davis and Michael Friedlander.

Vintage Old Boys The reunion began with a gathering in the School Hall.

‘59 Reunion Capping off a fun-filled ‘79 Reunion Guests, including John Cox (front right), get together. enjoying Mike Farrell’s welcome speech.

Recent Leavers Sebastian Martin ‘04 Recent Leavers Varun Mallavarapu ‘04 (left) and Karikalan Sinnathamby ‘04 in their with Deputy Headmaster Mr Blyth. Leavers’ jerseys at the Recent Leavers’ Function on 13 February. ‘69 Reunion Old Boys from 1969 gather in the Old Boys’ Pavilion.

page 28 | Auckland Grammar School | www.ags.school.nz Ad Augusta | May 2009 | page 29 Twilight Twenty/20 Cricket Anzac Day ceremony

n a sunny Wednesday afternoon he Rt Revd Dr David J Coles Oon 18 March 2009 the Old Boys’ XI T’56, former Anglican Bishop of played a very close game of Twenty/20 Christchurch and current Vicar of cricket against the current AGS 1st XI, Wakatipu, began his Anzac day address with the School’s team looking for a win with moving excerpts from his uncle’s after last year’s loss. WWI diary. The diary, complete with Batting first, the Old Boys’ XI set a shrapnel damage on the leather cover, competitive target. Two early wickets was written in pencil every day. He then from AGS 1st XI Captain L Ferguson proceeded to recount some of the terrible slowed things down for a period but the losses from WWII, giving examples from arrival of Keeley Todd ‘96, a recent Aces Cassino in 1944 – the last major battle player, turned things in the Old Boys’ fought by New Zealand troops. favour. With support from the other Dr Coles challenged the audience to end, he hit a quick fire 77 to leave the think about fundamental questions, such Old Boys on 189 after their 20 overs. as: “In 2009, 65 years later, what are we Ferguson picking up 4 wickets from his to make of the almost daily outbreaks 4 overs. of terror and violence in the world? The AGS 1st XI batsmen got off to a New Zealand still makes a significant quick start, thanks to some early extras contribution to the search for peace, but Wreath bearers Skip Watson and John Rose with Prefects Richard Lowe and Oliver Salt. from the Old Boys and 35 from J Hayes The victorious Old Boys’ XI cricket team 2009. where can we find a lasting peace?” (who came up against his father David Dr Coles said that as we remember At the conclusion of the service in the Hayes ’73 in the Old Boys’ team), and the thousands of war dead, we also need Hall, two wreaths were laid on the War looked like they had a genuine chance Old Boys’ 50th Annual Golf Match to recognise that peace will only come Memorial – one on behalf of the School of stealing a win. However, some quick when we renounce hatred and violence. by Prefects R Lowe and O Salt, the other wickets took the momentum out of the ast year at the Auckland Golf Club, on the 8th hole, his first hole in one. It will only come when we take seriously on behalf of the Old Boys’ Association chase and the school team finished up LSunday 30 November saw the Top individual points scorer on the day the idea of overpowering evil with good. by two WWII servicemen, Skip Watson just 20 runs short. 50th golf match between the Auckland for Grammar was Phil Cassrels ’74, In the words of war heroine Edith Cavell, ’35 (airforce) and John D Rose ’34 (army). The game is now a yearly fixture with Grammar School and King’s College Old which was a marked change from his patriotism is not enough. Dr Coles’s The service was followed by morning tea the two teams playing for the Hedley Boys. The trophy, first competed for in underwhelming performance in 2007. address may be found on the School’s in the Old Boys’ Pavilion. Howarth Trophy, named after the late 1933, was retained by Grammar on a This year’s event is scheduled website. Hedley Howarth who captained the 1961 beautiful sunny day featuring plenty of for Sunday 6 December 2009 at the The Rt Revd Dr David Coles. AGS 1st XI cricket team, widely regarded close scoring. Auckland Golf Club. A dinner to celebrate as the best 1st XI in the School’s history. Grammar led the head-to-head 50 years of Old Boys golf rivalry is Mrs Howarth and her family were able to match 25 to 22, with two ties going into planned for either the Friday or Saturday OBA seeks assistance of distinguished ex-servicemen attend and to present the trophy. We are the day, and retained the trophy 5½ to prior to this year’s match (details to follow Kindred delighted to have a permanent memento 4½ in the combined stableford four ball by mid 2009). This is the second year that the Old Boys’ Association has laid a wreath alongside the School’s wreath at the Anzac Day ceremony. of this fixture, and we are equally competition. For all those interested in representing Schools delighted that it has the Old Boys’ team The highlight of the day was the the Old Boys in the golf, or attending the We see this as a new and continuing tradition for the Old Boys of the School. named as the first winner. hole in one by Graham Jackson ‘75 dinner, please email your details to Mark If you are an ex-serviceman and a Grammar Old Boy, and you are interested in ast year Grammar hosted the The game was played in very good (former AGS Board of Trustees member) Sargent at [email protected] laying a wreath on behalf of the Old Boys’ Association at our annual Anzac Day Linaugural function for ‘Kindred spirits and players, players’ families, Old Service, please contact Mike Farrell, AGS Heritage Officer, on (09) 623 5639 or Schools’ and the event’s success Boy spectators, teachers and several [email protected] prompted us to organise a similar event of Hedley Howarth’s contemporaries this year. On 1 April 2009, over 40 enjoyed the after match function in colleagues from 15 schools/Old Boy/ the Old Boys’ Pavilion. A big thank you Old Girl Associations came together to to the parents of the school team for network in the Old Boys’ Pavilion. putting on such a delicious spread, and This year, in addition to kindred a special mention to the 1st XI cricket Auckland schools, representatives also management, ground staff and Old Boys’ attended from Wellington College, Executive for their help in making the Tauranga Boys’ College and Palmerston day possible. It was wonderful to see North Boys’ High School. It was a great so many supporters and we hope to see opportunity to exchange ideas and share even more in 2010! information. The Grammar Old Boys’ golf team at last year’s event. Guests at the second annual Kindred Schools function held in the Old Boys’ Pavilion.

page 30 | Auckland Grammar School | www.ags.school.nz Ad Augusta | May 2009 | page 31 of the Auckland Bioengineering Institute, News of Old Boys has been appointed Chair of the Marsden Fund Council. The Council comprises Max Gimblett at the Guggenheim World Class Kiwis eminent researchers who assess funding Auckland-born, New York-based artist Max Seven high-flying kiwis have been applications for the Marsden Fund. In th Gimblett ‘50 was recently included in a recognised for their efforts by the World the 2008/9 year, the Fund invested $54 50 Jubilee 10-13 September 2009 groundbreaking exhibition at New York’s Class NZ Awards. In this number were million in support of 91 research projects. In 2009, we will mark our 50th Guggenheim Museum of 100 leading two Old Boys: Auckland Bioengineering In 2007, the School honoured Professor year with a weekend of Jubilee artists and writers exploring America’s Institute Director, Distinguished Professor Hunter with an Augusta Award. celebrations on the Remuera relationship with Asia. Peter Hunter ‘62 and Business School campus, including the official opening of the new The Third Mind: American Artists Advisory Board member Dr John A distinguished citizen Jubilee Sports Centre, to which all our present and Contemplate Asia, 1830–1989 ran until Buchanan ’56. One of the country’s best-known former staff, pupils and their families are warmly April 19 at the Guggenheim, incorporating The Awards are organised by Kea business leaders, Gary Paykel ’55, was invited. We look forward to seeing many old friends works by James McNeill Whistler, Georgia New Zealand and New Zealand Trade and presented with a Distinguished Citizens reunite and wonderful memories rekindled. O’Keeffe, Ezra Pound, Jasper Johns, Enterprise, and recognise the country’s Award, the highest award the Auckland For a registration pack, please contact Mrs Karyl Kidd. Robert Rauschenberg, Franz Kline, Robert most outstanding ‘tall poppies’ who give City Council can bestow. He has made Phone: 09 520 7691 or email: [email protected] Motherwell, John Cage, Nam June their time, knowledge and skills to help a positive impact on many lives through www.saintkentigern.com Saint Kentigern School, 82 Shore Road, Remuera 1050 Paik, Yoko Ono, Jack Kerouac and Allen New Zealand companies and industries John Wells ’57. both his business endeavours and his Ginsberg. succeed internationally. charitable work. This is the first time a New Zealand Peter Hunter, best-known for his Award for services to business painter has been exhibited at the pioneering mathematical modelling of the and sport Palagi Tafaovale Guggenheim. human heart, won the ‘Research, Science, John Wells ’57 was awarded a Journalist and teacher Bob Rankin Gimblett has lived and worked on New Technology and Academia’ category. Distinguished Companions of the Order ‘39 spent more than half a century in York’s Bowery for over 30 years and was Dr John Buchanan, currently chairman for services to business and sport in the Samoa and those years are the core of represented in the exhibition with the 1985 of the UK Friends of the The University 2009 New Year’s Honours List. Wells, a his recent memoir ‘Palagi Tafaovale: A work Lion, a 90-inch diameter quatrefoil of Auckland, chairman of medical devices merchant banker, is chairman of Bancorp wanderer in the Pacific’ (published by made from metallic pigments and acrylic group Smith & Nephew, chair of the UK Holdings Limited and has been Chair Steele Roberts). lovıch polymer on canvas. International Chamber of Commerce, of Sport and Recreation New Zealand Beginning with tales of his childhood FLOORS Gimblett will be exhibiting at the deputy chair of Vodafone’s global board (SPARC) for the past eight years. His in rural Drury, wartime attendance at Gow Langsford Gallery in Auckland and Trustee of the UK Friends of the AGS contribution over a long period to business Grammar and Teachers’ College with from May 5-29, with his ‘Full Fathom Trust, won the ‘Finance, Investment and and to sport has indeed been remarkable. Bert Sutcliffe and naval training on Auckland’s Commercial Flooring Specialists Five’ exhibition. Business Services’ category. His next project involves working with the HMNZS Tamaki, the author then learns • Education • Hospitality • Offices • Healthcare • Shop Fitout board for the Rugby World Cup 2011. Japanese and is sent as a military Award for public services interpreter to serve with the occupying Proud supporters of Auckland Grammar School Dr Mark Prebble ’65 was awarded a New principal for St Kentigern College forces. He later moves to Samoa, where Companions of the Order for public Stephen Cole ’66 has been appointed he marries, has a family and enjoys a services, lately as State Services Principal of St Kentigern College. After varied career path. Highly recommended. [email protected] (09) 638-4949 Commissioner. At Grammar, his teachers a distinguished career in New Zealand described Mark as a real ‘live wire’ and he education, Stephen has in recent years went on to spend his career in Wellington. been the Headmaster of a school in He was head of New Zealand’s public England. service from May 2004 until June 2008. Mark says he is honoured to have worked Marsden Fund Council Chair “90% of NZ companies are spending with a succession of honest governments. Peter Hunter ’62, Distinguished Professor He announced his retirement in June 2008 of The University of Auckland and Director more than they need on core overheads.” after 32 years in the Public Service. If you want to significantly reduce In government Two former Grammar students hold senior your overheads today contact us. positions in the current government: Success based fee only – if no savings Hon Dr Lockwood Smith ’61 is the are found, no fees are payable. Speaker of the House of Representatives and Hon Dr Jonathan Coleman ’80, Head Rod Gabb Rod Eddowes Prefect 1984, is Minister of Immigration, T 09 909 7221 T 09 523 2360 Minister of Broadcasting, Associate M 021 923 424 M 021 415 966 Minister of Health and Associate Minister Max Gimblett and his artwork at the E [email protected] E [email protected] Cost Reduction Specialists of Tourism. Sam Lotu-I’iga ’84 was also Assisting companies to reduce costs Guggenheim Museum, New York. www.gabbassociates.co.nz & maximise profits since 2001. Photos: John Savage. elected MP for Maungakiekie. Peter Hunter ‘62 Bob Rankin’s recently released book.

page 32 | Auckland Grammar School | www.ags.school.nz Ad Augusta | May 2009 | page 33 Grammar Obituaries John Drake ‘72 and that special gleam he would get School, Tharaka gained a Diploma in Families All Black and Sky Sport commentator, when comparing notes on texts or Computer Networking from AIT. His life John played prop in New Zealand’s World essays he liked. We both worked in the was all too brief. The Rose Grammar Family Record Cup winning team. He represented his senior English programme where he he Rose family association with country between 1985 and 1987 and delivered sound results, year after year, Keith Worsley ’65 TAuckland Grammar covers 75 years played 12 matches, including 8 tests. through his meticulous preparation and Keith Worsley died of pancreatic cancer across three generations, from “elder Many tributes flooded in on the news of expectation of top standards. We also in Chicago on 27 February 2009. One statesman” John (1930s) through four his untimely death: “He was extremely shared debating, which he quickly took of the world’s leading statisticians, sons, Peter, Michael, Jonathan and talented for a tight head prop, he was over and ably led by both coaching and Keith received three degrees from The Matthew (1960s/70s), to grandson William ahead of his time and extremely skilled”, organising teams at all levels, though University of Auckland: BSc 1972, MSc (2008). Another senior Old Boy, Alexander “He was one of life’s good guys”, “He excelling at the top. 1973 and a PhD in Statistics 1978. He Aitken (1930s), extended the association on was not only a successful sportsman, It was a sad shock to learn of the was most recently Professor of Statistics becoming Michael’s father-in-law in 1986. but also a business and family man too.” illness that led to his early retirement and at the University of Chicago, having John Desmond Rose was at AGS John garnered tremendous respect from death. Unexpected, much regretted, far previously held that same position at from 1934 to 1937. Interests included one and all. too soon.” McGill University in Montreal. Back, left to right, son Matthew, grandson William (son of Jonathan), son Jonathan and grandson Evan athletics and second grade rugby. As a (son of Peter). Seated are son Peter, John D Rose, grandson Tom (son of Matthew) and son Michael. Keith was elected as a Fellow to the cadet, John spent time on the school’s William Edward Harvey ‘37 Fred Orange ‘35 Royal Society of Canada in 2003 and .22 rifle range, roughly where the Old Grammar from 1968 to 1972 and was Matthew moved to Queenstown, William was known nationally and Fred was a superb teacher of Physics, won the Gold Medal of the Statistical Boys’ Pavilion now stands. John studied active in athletics (short distance running) from where he runs his own funds internationally as the face of New Mathematics and Applied Mathematics. Society of Canada in 2004. In 2008, he accounting, served in the Pacific and Italy and rugby (3A and 3B). After a BCom at management/private wealth business. Zealand chemistry. After his studies here Grammar’s outstanding scholars in was awarded an Honorary Fellowship of and upon return, completed a commerce Auckland, Michael worked in international Matthew remains closely connected to and abroad, he joined the staff of Victoria the 1950s and 1960s owe him a huge the Royal Society of New Zealand. Much degree. He developed an extensive public banking, in Hong Kong, London, Italy and Grammar through advising on investment University of Wellington in 1953. He debt of gratitude and have expressed of his work was in the area of human accounting practice - one partner was then New Zealand. For the past decade, strategies for endowed funds. remained at that institution for the rest it over the years. Fred was a University brain mapping. another Grammar Old Boy, TMD (Mack) Michael has worked for an Auckland- Of the three boys amidst John’s of his working life, rising to the rank of Entrance Scholar in 1939 and did two Butts. John retired from practice in the based international finance and economic eleven grandchildren, only Jonathan’s Associate Professor in 1969. teaching stints at the School from 1947- Ivan Wyatt ‘39 early sixties to lead the development of a development consultancy, Vinstar. son William is in Auckland, and he started 54 and 1957-67. He served as Second Ivan was a potent force in his two fledgling finance company, which went on Third son Jonathan was at Grammar at Grammar in 2008. William’s interests Hedley Howarth ‘57 Master from 1966-67. Fred ended his specialist sports. He was a member of to become the original Marac. from 1972 to 1976, enjoying athletics include cricket, tennis and soccer. Peter’s Hedley was one of New Zealand’s finest career in the Physics Department at the the 1st Hockey XI and 1st Cricket XI First son Peter was at Grammar (middle distance running), rugby and son Evan was a boarder at King’s a few bowlers in the sport of cricket. He was University of Auckland. during his four years at Grammar. He from 1964 to 1968. Peter’s interests tennis. Conjoint arts and law degrees years back and Matthew’s son Tom is at a left-arm slow bowler and a dogged afterwards represented Auckland in centred on the arts and English (on later from The University of Auckland were primary school in Arrowtown. batsman, the Daniel Vettori of his era. John Taylor ‘42 cricket and New Zealand in hockey. He visits he often looked up Ken Trembath, followed by a brief stint in law. Jonathan Alexander Aitken attended Grammar He played 30 tests and took 86 wickets, Head Prefect 1946 and Athletics was also a Prefect in 1941 and 1942. a significant influence). Peter left New spent 15 years overseas working briefly in from 1935 to 1938. After the interruption achieving his highest batting score of Champion, John was a respected Ivan later served the teaching profession Zealand in 1970, working then studying in New York, then in London in investment of wartime (Air Force) service, Alec had 61 against Australia in 1976-7. As New obstetrician and gynaecologist. He was as a PE teacher and School Principal. the States (English at George Washington banking. He now works for ANZ National a distinguished career as a civil engineer, Zealand emerged as a team worthy a keen Coastguard supporter, powerboat University and Law at Yale). Time in in a senior role in risk management. retiring in the mid eighties as District of respect on the world stage in the enthusiast and golfer. In 1994, aged 64 a Washington law firm was followed Youngest son Matthew was at Commissioner of Works for Auckland. 1970s, Howarth was a key performer and with three crew members, he set an by a spell as Chief of Staff to a US Grammar from 1975 to 1978. School When Peter was recently in New and contributor. Hedley Howarth was around New Zealand powerboat speed Old Boys’ Events Congressman. Peter worked for Goldman interests included tennis, athletics Zealand, the Rose family were privileged a member of a group of outstanding record. He survived coronary bypass Sachs in Washington, New York and Hong (another runner!) and rugby (2A and to be able to host a small celebration cricketers which Grammar produced in surgery when the procedure was at a 2009 Kong until he joined the Blackstone Group the 1st XV). A commerce degree at for the March birthday he shares with the 1960s. pioneering stage and with determination in 2007 as Managing Director for Public Canterbury led to the stock broking John at a very appropriate venue for an and zest reached his 80th year. New York Reunion Affairs. industry, working for major Australasian old Grammar family – the new Old Boys’ Lloyd McGrevy ‘35 Double Crown Second son Michael attended names and then Merrill Lynch. In 2001 Pavilion. Lloyd was one of Grammar’s special Des Townson MNZM ‘47 Tuesday 19 May supporters. He will be missed by Des was an extraordinary boat designer members of the Augusta Fellowship. and builder. Approximately 3500 marine London Reunion Rose Family Grammarians Tree: craft bear the Townson name. In 1968 Suze in Mayfair Kelvin McMichael, Staff he designed a yacht for teenagers to Alexander Aitken 1935-1938 John D Rose 1934-1937 Wednesday 27 May Michael’s Father-in-Law A tribute from colleague Michael build themselves and, with dad’s help, Howard: race – the 2.7m Starling. This class Grammar vs. King’s “I remember when Kelvin McMichael championship has for many years been 1st XV Rugby Match first arrived at Grammar in 1991, an the largest national contest for any Peter Rose 1964-1968 Michael Rose 1968-1972 Jonathan Rose 1972-1976 Matthew Rose 1975-1978 Saturday 20 June established and accomplished teacher, indigenous boat. quiet, gently spoken, unassuming, Annual OBA Dinner William Rose 2008- but with a keen sense of irony and Tharaka Wannigama ’01 Thursday 12 November a fine appreciation of the ridiculous After attending Auckland Grammar

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