Silverstream
No 36 Friday 20 November 2020 Vision Statement St Patrick's College, Silverstream is a boys’ school of excellence, founded on Catholic and Marist values and traditions where students develop knowledge, skills, attitudes and values which enable them to become compassionate, just and successful citizens. Our students are challenged and motivated to achieve personal excellence in an innovative learning environment enhanced by tradition, superb facilities, quality teaching and a supportive College community
Tēnā koutou katoa, Greetings everyone
As you will be aware it has been a difficult time for the College. The loss of a student is one of the hardest times for a School community.
While we mourn the loss of Cy Florendo, Year 13, we acknowledge all the strength and support that has been given to the College community.
Cy was farewelled from our Chapel and it was great to see Old Boys, Staff and Students remember Cy and celebrate his life.
The singing of the School Anthem as the students formed a guard of honour while the hearse left was a very moving moment.
The community of St Patrick’s College Silverstream express our deepest sympathy to Manuel, Christina and extended family. We also extend our prayers and thoughts to all those affected by this tragedy.
We also mourn the loss of Old Boy, David Armstrong (graduated 2018), in a car accident on the River Road. His funeral will be held at the Upper Hutt Baptist Church, 1 Milton Street, Upper Hutt at 1.00pm on Saturday 21 November. We ask for your prayers for David’s family and also ask if students do attend the funeral that they wear their formal uniform.
God in his wisdom has called Cy and David early. They are in God’s presence. If someone precious to me leaves my world, please God let that person know what he or she meant to me. Let them know I will never forget them, they will always be here in my heart until the day we meet again.
May they Rest in Peace.
This term is a very short term of 8 weeks and we have celebrated the achievements of our seniors but especially our Year 13’s as they have graduated.
The award evenings have gone well and I thank staff, parents, caregivers and coaches who have made this possible.
I ask God’s blessing on our leavers and wish them well for their exams. No doubt those sitting NCEA will find it difficult after a challenging year but all the best.
I would like to thank everyone for their contribution to Stream this year.
Sectare Fidem
Grahame Duffy, Rector
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■ TOP ACADEMIC AWARDS
Year 13 Dux: Peter Marshall
Proxime Accessit: Jacob Craigie
Father J P Dooley Rose Bowl for Silverstream Spirit: Jacob Craigie
Archbishop’s Award for Catholic Leadership: Daniel Reyes
Kennedy Memorial Medal for Diligence: Jacob Wheeler
Vincent Ward Scholarship: Toby Pryer
Hogan Family Award for Leadership: Te Ata Tu Patelesio
Prime Minister’s Award for Vocational Excellence: Brayden Harawira
Year 13 Silverstream Bronze Scholar Awards: Ethan Jones, Flynn McCaul, Lachlan Bourgeois, Thomas Neazor-Grant, Robert Rossiter-Stead, Stefan Mojicevic
Year 12 Gold Scholar Guntas Ahluwalia Silver Scholar Tommy McNicol, Tyzharn Thompson Bronze Scholar James Taylor, Huw Mair, Finnan Ralph, Logan Barling, Blake Chandler, Sebastian Watson William Minihan
Year 11 Gold Scholar Rishi Sahrawat Silver Scholar Alexander Heffernan Bronze Scholar Rishabh Sahrawat, Connor Tuifao, Simeon Brink Makaia Nicholls, Joshua Connor, Oscar Quinn, Bronson Schmidt-Uili
Father John Silverwood Memorial Medal for Diligence:
Year 11 Benj Baniqued Year 12 James Malicdem
Rose Bowl for Silverstream Spirit:
Year 11 Seyjay Harawira Year 12 Dexter Go
Victor Ludorum Senior Riley Higgins Victor Ludorum Junior Max Poland All Rounder of the Year Sautia Misa
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■ WEEKLY TIMETABLE STRUCTURE 2021 After careful consideration of what is best for our young men and their learning, we have made the decision to alter the timetable and the structure of the day for the 2021 Academic year. The school day will run from 8.35am to 3.00pm every day, meaning there will be no late start or early finish. The school day will be divided into 5 spells of 1 hour with 2 breaks in the day. The proposed new timetable is shown below.
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Staff Full Staff Optional Staff Mass Full Staff Full Staff Meeting 8:20-8:30 8:00-8:30 8:20-8:30 8:20-8:30
Ranks RANKS RANKS RANKS RANKS RANKS 8:35-8:40 8:35-8:40 8:35-8:40 8:35-8:40 8:35-8:40
1 8:40-9:40 8:40-9:40 8:40-9:40 8:40-9:35 8:40-9:40
2 9:45-10:45 9:45-10:45 9:45-10:45 9:40-10:30 9:45-10:45
Break Break Break Break Break Break 10:45-11:15 10:45-11:15 10:45-11:15 10:30-11:00 10:45-11:15
Tutor Time/Tutor Mass Tutor Time/Assembly/Year Assembly 11:00-11:30 3 11:15-12:15 11:15-12:15 11:15-12:15 11:15-12:15 11:35-12:25
Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Break 13:20-14:00 13:20-14:00 13:20-14:00 13:20-14:00 13:20-14:00
5 14:00-15:00 14:00-15:00 14:00-15:00 14:00-15:00 14:00-15:00
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■ DEFIBRILLATOR We have a second defibrillator recently installed in the College which is situated at the entrance of the new Gym. It is from St Johns therefore requires a code by dialling 111. Thanks to Ivan Wong-kee, parent and Board of Trustees member for supporting the purchase of this important device.
A reminder also that we also have a defibrillator in Redwood Boarding House. There are also defibrillators nearby at the Home of Compassion and the McDonald’s Restaurant.
■ ATTENDANCE DUES Attendance dues are currently collected on the College's behalf by the Archdiocese of Wellington. If you have received communication over outstanding dues, and you are currently experiencing hardship and cannot pay, please contact the College at your earliest convenience to discuss a mutually agreeable solution. Attendance dues are a compulsory fee and must be paid.
■ SCHOOL PAYMENTS AND DONATIONS
If your son is leaving school this year we request that you check two things. Firstly, please check the balance of your account and ensure that any outstanding fees for boarding, sport, extra-curricular activities or purchases have been paid. Secondly, if this has been done please remember to stop any automatic payments to the school so that you’re not making payments unnecessarily.
We would like to thank families who have financially contributed to the College this year. Contributions attract a tax deduction, and tax certificates will be issues in April 2021.
■ CONGRATULATIONS
• To all Prize winners: Academic, Pasifika and Sports Prizegivings 2020
• Upper Hutt Young Achievers Awards
Sports Finalists: Finalists: Baily Phipps, Boston Doherty, Danyon Sievers, Jack Oram, Oliver Hawley
Capital Training Resilience Awards Finalists: Parm Singh
Silverstream Lions Leadership Award Finalists: Finalists: Dareus Hernandez, Senio Sanelo
Expressions Whirinaki Arts Awards Finalists: Runner Up: Te Atu Tu Patelesio
Manaakitanga Award Finalists: Runner Up: Kiedis Clark, Finalist: Cohen David
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■ BIG BOYS’ BREAKFAST | TUESDAY 1 DECEMBER 2020 |7:45am – 9:40am
Years 9 and 10 Students only
An invite has been sent out to families of Year 9 and 10 students to attend the Big Boys’ Breakfast with their Dad or significant other adult in their life (Grandad, uncle, stepdads or other significant) on Tuesday 1 December. Cost is $10 per student and $15 per significant other. No charge for Boarder students. Sir Bill English (St Patrick's College Silverstream Old Boy) will be guest speaker.
Tuesday 1 December
7:45am Breakfast in the Gill Dining Hall 8:30am Ranks (all Year 9 and 10 students) 8:40am Presentation by Sir Bill English in the College Chapel 9:40am Conclusion
We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday 1 December.
■ WAHAROA | RONGOMATANE
This Waharoa has been gifted by the Friends of Mawaihakona Stream. It has been carved in the Taranaki style by Ihaia Puketapu and Sonny Davis.
Funding was provided by Wellington Community Trust, Creative Communities Upper Hutt, Totara Trust and St Patrick’s College Silverstream. The Waharoa has been named Rongomatane and this is an explanation of the meaning:
The gable mask is Rongo
The figure at the bottom of the Pou is Tane there this has been named Rongomatane.
Rongomatane represents the atua of the boys of the College.
Rongo is the atua of Peace and Agriculture. Tane represents the boys of the College
Rugby is considered a peaceful activity because it is played with sportsmanship.
The structure (Waharoa) as a whole represents moving from an organised Pakeka world into a more natural regenerating podocarp forest.
The carved maihi (bargeboards) and amo (side posts) confer a blessing and offer protection to those who pass through the Waharoa.
You are invited to a blessing of Rongomatane on Wednesday 2 December at 12.30pm
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■ UNIFORM SHOP
YEAR 8 STUDENTS A note to all Year 8 Students, who have been given a place for Year 9 2021. A link will be sent out in due course allowing parents to select a date and time to book a fitting in the Uniform Shop. Bookings will start from Tuesday 1 December 2020 until Friday 11 December 2020. There are two days available on Thursday 28 and Friday 29 January 2021 should you prefer to buy your uniform in the New Year. Any queries are to be directed to the Uniform Shop, Channi Grantham, email [email protected]
YEAR 12 AND 13 STUDENTS Year 12 and 13 Students will be attending a re-registration on Tuesday 2 February, we urge the Year 12 and 13 Students to come along to the Uniform Shop on this day to buy any Uniform that they may require. The Shop will be open from 9:00am to 3.00pm.
CALENDAR DATES TO REMEMBER: The Uniform Shop will be open for fittings on the following dates:
DATE TIME Monday 1 February 2021 11:00am to 2:00pm Tuesday 2 February 2021 10:00am to 3:00pm Wednesday 3 February 2021 12:00pm to 6:00pm Thursday 4 February 2021 12:00pm to 6:00pm Friday 5 February 2021 Return to normal hours 12:15pm to 12:55pm
PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL FITTINGS WILL BE DONE IN THE UNIFORM SHOP AND NOT IN THE AUDITORIUM THIS YEAR.
Students and Parents are encouraged to make use of the times given and not to wait until the College re-opens as the queues and wait can be long.
School photographs will take place on Tuesday 9 February 2021 and all Students will be required to wear their Formal Uniform which must include a Blazer.
LEAVERS HOODIES Leaver hoodies have arrived and can be collected from the College Office from this week onwards. Collection times must be between 8.00am and 4.00pm. (Friday 3.30pm)
Please note the Leavers Rugby Jerseys will NOT be available until 2021. Mr Bowden will contact you when they arrive and will coordinate distribution.
Students / Parents or siblings may pick up their own Hoodies. We will not allow students to pick up Hoodies for other students.
YEARS 9 AND 10 STUDENT LOCKERS All Years 9 and 10 students are reminded to empty their lockers by Monday 30 November. All lockers will be emptied and cleaned out after this date and personal possessions left will be disposed of.
YEAR 13 AND OTHER STUDENT LEAVERS COLLEGE EMAIL ADDRESSES Leaving students are reminded to transfer any documents linked to their College email account before Thursday 10 December. There will be no access to their accounts after this date as they will be removed from the College roll.
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■ UNIFORM SHOP PRICE LIST 2020/2021
OPENING HOURS: Monday 12:55pm to 1:30pm Wednesday 8.00am to 9:30am Friday 12.30pm to 12:55pm
COMPULSORY FOR ALL STUDENTS- FORMAL UNIFORM FORMAL UNIFORM : ALL YEAR ROUND College Blazer 285.00 White Long Sleeved Shirt 30.00 College Tie (Standard or Slider) 25.00 College Socks 15.00 College Trousers (Compulsory for Years 11 to 13 Worn to all Formal Events) 65.00 College Shorts (Compulsory for Years 9 to 10 Worn to all Formal Events in Terms 1 & 4) 40.00 SUMMER UNIFORM: TERM 1 & 4 (Except for when wearing Formal for Years 11 to 13) Polo Shirt 40.00 College Shorts 40.00 College Socks 15.00 College Cap and Bucket Hats (Optional) 25.00 Brown Sandals (With Back Strap) WINTER UNIFORM: TERMS 2 & 3 White Long Sleeved Shirt 30.00 College Tie (Standard or Slider) 25 .00 College Jersey 105.00 College Socks 15.00 College CCC Rain Jacket 130.00 Leather Belt (Optional) 20.00 College Trousers (Years 9 - 10) Terms 2 and 3 – Optional Item 65.00 Black College Shoes (With a Heel) SPORTS UNIFORM: House T-Shirt (Year 9 only) , 24.00 Sports/Rugby/PE Shorts – White 38.50 OPTIONAL: Rugby Socks 18.00 Cricket Training Shirt (Made to Order) 60.00 Rugby Training Top (Made to Order) 60.00 Basketball Training Top (Made to Order) 60.00 Athletics Training Top (Made to Order) 70.00 Football Training Top (Made to Order) 60.00 Mouthguards 4.00 Year 13 Vest 90.00 Year 13 Tie 20.00 College Scarf 35.00 College Beanie 20.00 Blazer Button 1.50 House & Boarding School Badges from 5.00 Cell Phone Wallet - Crested 5.00 College Tote Bag 1.00 College Sport Hoodie 100.00
Please Note: Uniform Shop prices are valid until the end of 2021 and are subject to change. College Blazers are the only second hand uniform items available
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■ BALL 2020
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■ SPORT
CONGRATULATIONS
Great night for Stream Sport at the College Sports Awards.
From left to right Xavier Jacobs Touch player of the year Riley Higgins Rugby player of the year Sautia Misa All Rounder of the year Ryan Jackson Cricket player of the year
Stream 7’s winners of Condors 17-14 over St Pats Town
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Stream Junior A Touch team won the CSW Regional tournament 5-3 over St Bernard’s
Riley Higgins selected for the NZ Secondary Schools Rugby Team
Basketball Junior A retained the CSW Junior Premiership 73-68 over Rongatai.
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Basketball Junior 9A won the CSW Junior Division 3 Grade with a 50-44 win over Aotea.
NZ Secondary School Swimming Championships Michael represented St Patricks College Silverstream at the New Zealand Secondary Schools Swimming Championships held at Waterworld in Hamilton on 15 to 18 October. There was approximately 600+ students competing from 150 schools all over New Zealand. Michael raced in 4 races over the 4 days (50m in all four strokes) and achieved personal bests in each race taking between 2 - 11 seconds off his seeded time. This resulted in him finishing in a higher position than the start of the meet, this all that much more impressive considering that everyone seemed to be posting personal bests in every race.
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