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PiperISSUE 52 May 2014 Boys’ School Celtic Day A MAGAZINE FOR THE Saint Kentigern SAINT KENTIGERN COMMUNITY President’s Report he 2014 SKOCA year started with poplars after the event. This event is an enjoyable afternoon for past rowers Ta tremendously sunny day at the and their families to reminisce and enjoy the exceptional rowing facilities Auckland Golf Club for the Boys’ School the College has, all located on the waters edge. Golf Day held in early February, which The AGM & Annual Dinner was held at the College with a very was another well-run event by Peter entertaining Phil Kingsley-Jones as the guest speaker who provided an Nelson and his team. The ‘hole-in-one’ insight into his life since his start in the Welsh Coal Mines at the age of 16, car prize was not won, however, the to the London Palladium as a winning entertainer, to being the manager Bayleys team, led by Hayden Butler, again of Jonah Lomu and coach of Tonga. Phil had the attendees in rapturous took top prizes. This was along with a Old Collegians Old laughter with some jokes very close to the bone yet well-managed like the number of Foundation lads who had been true professional he is. practising rigorously for the day to benefit 64 from the generous prize pool! The AGM recorded a return to a trading surplus for SKOCA in the year ended December 2013 as presented by the SKOCA Treasurer, Neville The SKOCA Cricket Day was also held in perfect conditions at the College Lyne who was re-elected unopposed as was myself as President and with a rolling barbeque and an enjoyable spectacle of top cricket. The Morgan Wardrop as Vice-President. James Bennett was elected SKOCA SKOCA team narrowly beat the College 1st XI and there were a number Secretary. Departing long-serving committee members were Murray Shaw, of close calls which had the SKOCA lads performing in ‘international style.’ after some 20 years on the committee including time as President. Murray, In March, I had the pleasure to again host the Past President’s Luncheon however, continues as a trustee on the Saint Kentigern Old Collegians which is held every second year at the Northern Club at which 18 Scholarship Trust. Andrew Muller also stepped down as he is departing for of the 23 surviving Past Presidents were in attendance, from No 3 South America and we thank both these gentlemen for their contribution David Thomson in 1962 to No 26 John Irvine in 2006. Past Presidents and work on the committee. We welcome back onto the committee, now departed, Bruce McNeil, Terry Harris and Ross Lomas were also Andrew Finn, now a teacher at the Girls’ School after spending six years remembered in a toast performed by John Gilbert. Special guests included overseas and also George Grove, a Past President and committee member, Jack Paine and Ron Stone, Peter Nelson and Rod Biel and the afternoon to provide valued input along with the other 20 committee members was a true celebration of Saint Kentigern history. The Heads from the three who were all re-elected. Another busy year is underway with an updated campuses provided the elite group with an update of life at each school calendar so we look forward to seeing all Old Collegians getting more today and Malcolm Cowie provided the well-rehearsed Selkirk Grace, involved in these various events. followed by an enjoyable midday meal. Fides Servanda Est. The Rowing afternoon was held in early April on a splendid day and a The committee welcomes feed-back from members so please keep in perfect midday high tide saw a number of Old Collegians back on the touch via: [email protected] water testing their skills against each other. There were no breakages nor capsizes this year and an afternoon barbeque was held in the shade of the Andrew Morgan, President SKOCA 2014 Calendar THURSDAY 10 JULY THURSDAY 16 OCTOBER LONDON REUNION SKOCA NETBALL Time: 6.45pm Premier and Senior A Netball versus Old Collegians Girls Price: $45 Start: Games start at 6.00pm Venue: TBA – Central London Restaurant/Bar Venue: Gym1 and Gym2 RSVP: [email protected] [email protected] Contact: Kelly Alexander RSVP: [email protected], [email protected] FRIDAY 1 AUGUST OTAGO UNI - ROC’S (RECENT OLD COLLEGIANS) COCKTAILS FRIDAY19 SEPTEMBER Time: 6.00pm CANTERBURY/LINCOLN UNI - ROC’S (RECENT OLD Venue: Starters Bar, Frederick Street, Dunedin COLLEGIANS) COCKTAILS Contact: James Hackett 027 7516388 Time: 6.00pm RSVP: [email protected], [email protected] Venue: Volstead Trading Company, 55 Riccarton Rd, Christchurch RSVP: [email protected] , [email protected] FRIDAY 15 AUGUST VICTORIA UNI / WELLINGTON- ROC’S (RECENT OLD FRIDAY 26 SEPTEMBER COLLEGIANS) COCKTAILS BRUCE HOUSE BOARDERS’ DINNER – 1990-1999 LEAVERS Time: 6.00pm Time: 6.30pm Venue: El Horno Bar, Courtenay Street, Wellington Price: $65 (ROC’s $45) Contact: James Hackett 027 7516388 Venue: Bruce House, College. RSVP: [email protected], [email protected] RSVP: [email protected] FRIDAY 15 AUGUST THURSDAY 9 OCTOBER BOYS’ SCHOOL DECADE DINNER – 1990-99 & 2000-2008 LEAVERS SKOCA COLLEGE GOLF DAY Time: 6.30pm Time: Assemble at 11.00am Price: $65 (ROC’s $45) Venue: Titirangi Golf Club Venue: JC Chalmers Hall, Boys School, Remuera Ticket: $85.00 per head. (ROCS’s $50). Refreshments provided RSVP: [email protected], [email protected] Contact: John Howard/Sandy Campbell RSVP: [email protected], [email protected] Saint Kentigern BRUCE HOUSE BOARDERS’ DINNER SAINT KENTIGERN BOYS’ SCHOOL 1990-1999 LEAVERS FRIDAY 26 SEPTEMBER SKOCA Time: 6.30pm Price: $65 (ROC’s $45) Venue: Bruce House, College. ANNUAL DINNER 65 BOOKING FORM FOR BOARDERS’ DINNER 1990-99 & 2000-2008 LEAVERS Name: Address: Daytime Contact Phone Number: FRIDAY 15 AUGUST 2014 Number of Tickets Required @ $65 Number of Tickets Required @ $45 6.30 for 7.00pm Visa Mastercard Bankcard Venue: JC Chalmers Hall Card No. All Old Collegians welcome Card Name Expiry Date Signature TICKETS: $65 PER HEAD $600 PER TABLE OF 10 Please fill in the details and fax or mail your form back with payment to: (ROC’s $45 PER HEAD) Saint Kentigern Old Collegians’ Association PO Box 51060, Pakuranga, Manukau 2140, NZ BOOKING FORM FOR BOYS’ SCHOOL ANNUAL DINNER Phone: (09) 577 0749 Fax: (09) 577 0700 or you may email your details to: [email protected] Name: Address: Daytime Contact Phone Number: FRIDAY/SATURDAY 17-18th OCTOBER AUSTRALIAN REUNION - BRISBANE Number of Tickets Required @ $65 Or Table of 10 @ $600 Time: 6.30pm (Friday) Number of Tickets Required @ $45 Venue: TBA - Central Brisbane Restaurant/Bar Ticket: A$65.00 per head. ROCS’s A$45, Refreshments provided Visa Mastercard Bankcard Saturday 18th - 3rd Bledisloe Cup Rugby, Suncorp Stadium (tickets available) Card No. Contact: Ross Patrick/John Lewis/Thomas Steel Card Name RSVP: [email protected], [email protected] Expiry Date FRIDAY 21 NOVEMBER Signature AUCKLAND ROC’S (RECENT OLD COLLEGIANS) COCKTAILS Time: 6.15pm Names of attendees paid for with this reply. Venue: Parnell Bar & Grill (Ex The Bog), 196 Parnell Rd. Contact: James Bennett/Thomas Steel RSVP: [email protected], [email protected] SUNDAY (TBA) DECEMBER SKBS - TOUCH RUGBY & BBQ FOR 2009 LEAVERS Time: 3.30pm Venue: SKS Sports Centre & No 1 Field RSVP: [email protected] [email protected] FRIDAY 14 FEBRUARY Please fill in the form details and fax or mail your form back with payment to: SKBS - BOYS SCHOOL GOLF DAY Time: 12.00 for 1pm Tee-off Saint Kentigern Boys’ School Venue: Auckland Golf Club PO Box 28790, Remuera, Auckland 1541 Tickets: $110 per head. ROCS’s $60 Phone: (09) 5207694 Refreshments provided. Email: [email protected] RSVP: [email protected], [email protected] PIPER 2014 Boys’ School Golf Day: A Player’s Perspective With thanks to Boy’s School Principal, Mr Peter Cassie Our sincere thanks to: he annual Saint Kentigern Boys’ School Old Collegians’ Golf Day Hole Sponsors: Twas held on Friday 14 February at the Royal Auckland Golf Club on AFT Pharmaceuticals what can be described as a near perfect day for golf; plenty of sun, rolling ANZ Bank fairways, fast greens and a few brief showers that added much needed APS Limited respite at the appropriate times. Boyd Visuals Business World Travel Old Collegians Old I was fully prepared to make the most of the 18 hole challenge that lay Dulux ahead and had set myself three simple goals for the day: General Issue Matassa Property Services 66 1. Drive home in the Subaru Forrester supplied by Winger for scoring Outline: Workspace Design the hole-in-one on the 13th hole Ricoh 2. Pick up the fishing rods as the team prize from Top Catch Roselle Guardians Saint Kentigern Old Collegians’ Association 3. And win the iPad Air supplied from Genii as a lucky draw. Toshiba Unfortunately things didn’t work out as planned, mainly due to the lack of golfing skill required for the task! Ah well, there’s always next year! Prize Donors: With a full field of 20 teams, most of whom were very capable golfers, About Face Lexel we teed off right on the dot at 1.00pm spread far and wide around the AFT Pharmaceuticals Moa Brewing Co course. Many kilometres and shots later we returned to the clubhouse Andiamo New World Remuera for refreshments, regaling stories of wayward and at times perfect shots. ANZ BankWinger Motors Palmers Garden Centre Score cards were handed in and I must admit I was pretty confident with Benson Road Deli Resene Paints my team completing the round with -5 on the card.