MAGAZINE October 2016

The changing face of Student Services at Grammar Page 05 Contents

03 27 OLD BOYS’ NEWS The Headmaster’s Update The Art House Tour 33 04 28 The AGSOBA Report from the Board Giving back to Grammar President’s Report 05 31 34 The changing face of Celebrating 150 years 2016 Augusta Awards Student Services at Grammar 32 36 09 Notices AGSOBA Leadership Awards Tuatahi tau o Te Reo The Headmaster’s Update 37 Te Reo’s first year at Grammar Old Boys’ Sport AS YOU ENJOY READING THIS PUBLICATION OF AD AUGUSTA, OUR SENIOR 11 38 STUDENTS WILL HAVE SAT THEIR END OF YEAR INTERNAL EXAMINATIONS, AND The Number 3 field International Gatherings MANY ARE SITTING THEIR FIRST CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS. gets a makeover 40 12 The Grammar Archives Academia Examinations are synonymous with the that we truly define ourselves and find into manhood is at its most visible for 42 ethos of our School and the maintenance out the most about our character. So, each young man. We see this as both a 14 of our meritocracy. Annually, they also rather than excusing Lochte’s behaviour, process and a destination.” Fulbright and Raising Funds provide an independent appraisal of our or finding it abhorrent, we can use it as Sport Teaching rigorous academic programmes 11 students’ performances and the quality of an opportunity to remind young men 43 has been our primary aim from time our teaching. about their level of accountability; to 18 immemorial and will remain so. However, Calendar of Upcoming Events themselves, their families, their School Arts and Culture Alongside our academic performance, The at a time when the number of disruptions and each other. 44 Grammar Way has defined who we are as and influences are growing, our renewed 22 News of Old Boys a School and has helped shape the lives When considering this behaviour, there emphasis on young men earning a Grammar students giving back of young men who have left our gates. is even more cause to maintain our focus recognised qualification while embracing 46 The importance of The Grammar Way in on implementing The Grammar Way. It is The Grammar Way will be a point of 23 the quality of education we provide was timely for us to formalise our approach, difference that will help them fulfil their The Eady Family Celebrating Fukuoka Day with brought home to me during the Olympics as this will provide an independent dreams and aspirations, whatever they our exchange students 48 through Ryan Lochte’s performance. appraisal of our students’ behaviour, and may be. attitudes, and reinforce the type of men Journalist Paul Lewis wrote about this Our congratulations are extended to the Obituaries they may be, beyond our gates. 24 18 Olympian, who excelled in the pool, young men whom we recognise in this The Education Review Office’s but failed miserably away from it. He Part of our definition of The Grammar edition of Ad Augusta, and the hundreds thoughts on Grammar Editor: Amanda Harkness reminded us of the influence such Way reads, “At its heart, The Grammar of other young men who have exhibited [email protected] athletes have on our young when he said, Way is our approach or guide for boys, our values, while working to their 25 Ph 09 623 5400 (ext 576) “The problem with the likes of Lochte is helping them to develop into good men. potential. the cult of the celebrity. It’s the new altar The Grammar Way sets the tone for daily Thanks to Amanda Booth, Paul Paton, Jono Per Angusta Ad Augusta. Staff Norton and the Grammar Media Group, and of celebrity, wanting to be famous for School life and it is most visible in the George Marshall ‘38 (for his proofreading). being famous.” actions and deeds of our young men. 26 A stunning Gala Dinner Cover image: Form 7 students Carlos As a School, we want to teach young The foundation of The Grammar Way Aguilera-Cortes, Byung Hoon Cho and Max men how to perform in a variety of is built on the School’s values and a set Tim O’Connor Langenkamp discuss university options with circumstances; when competing – of cultural practices that are associated Headmaster Form 7 Dean Mr Frank Haszard and Head of winning or losing – and how to act in their with them. As these are received, lived Student Services, Mr Terry McKain. 22 personal time when they think no one is and passed on to others by our students, Designed and produced by gardyneHOLT. watching. It is often in these moments the process of maturation and growth

02 AD AUGUSTA OCTOBER 2016 OCTOBER 2016 AD AUGUSTA 03 The changing face of Student Services Report from the Board at Grammar

THE TRIENNIEL ELECTION FOR THE SCHOOL BOARD OF TRUSTEES WAS HELD IN JUNE, AND I WOULD LIKE TO TAKE THE OPPORTUNITY TO UPDATE YOU ON THE FROM RATHER HUMBLE BEGINNINGS WORKING BOARD’S COMPOSITION FOR THE NEXT THREE YEARS. OUT OF THE TRACTOR SHED ON D FLOOR, TO AN INTEGRATED STUDENT-FOCUSED DEPARTMENT Mark Sandelin has been elected as Deputy is Chief Financial Officer at SkyCity Edward Moody is concluding his term as ENSURING THE OVERALL CARE AND WELL-BEING OF Chair. A Board member since 2009, Mark Entertainment Group. the Student Trustee, and will be replaced is Chair of the Development Committee by Jacob Lerner. GRAMMAR’S YOUNG MEN, STUDENT SERVICES The newly-elected Staff Trustee, Frances and the Discipline Committee. Mark is a HAS COME A LONG WAY SINCE 2002. Hay-MacKenzie, has taught Latin and All administrative requirements and Senior Partner at the legal firm of Minter Classical Studies at the School since 2004 obligations of the Board are undertaken by AND PLANS ARE IN PLACE TO EVOLVE EVEN FURTHER. Ellison Rudd Watts. and is HOD of Classical Studies. Patrick Gargiulo as Board Secretary. Tom Bassett has been a member of the We welcome Gita Jayaraam as a new All of the Board members have a Board since 2012. He is a Partner in the member of the Board, with her sons connection with the School through their engineering firm of Tonkin & Taylor and is due to commence in 2017. She has had sons. They bring to the Board a wide Chair of the Property Committee. previous Trustee experience at primary range of skills and disciplines that gives A Trustee since 2007, John Chisholm school level and operates her own Human assurance to the Grammar community was recently President of the Old Boys’ Resources consultancy. that the governance of the School is in Association. He is Managing Director and very capable hands. Further, each of them Stuart Lobb is the other nominee of the a major shareholder of New Zealand’s has a huge passion for Grammar and a Old Boys’ Association, having joined leading educational resource provider. He desire to ensure that we achieve and the Board in 2014. He serves on the chairs the Tibbs House Committee. maintain our vision of pre-eminence in Tibbs House, Education and Finance boys’ secondary education. Appointed to the Board in 2012 as the Committees and is also a member of the University of Auckland representative, Independent Investment Advisory Board. It is a privilege to be the Chair of a group Adrienne Cleland continues in that role, Stuart is the CFO for the YMCA. of such talented and committed people bringing expertise in the administrative, who are making an immense contribution Ken Lotu-I’iga was first elected to the IT and property areas as the Director of to our School. Board in 2013 and is a member of Administration at the University. the Property, Finance, Enrolment and Thank you for your continued support and, Grant Graham joined the Board in 2015 Discipline Committees. He is General as always, we welcome input from the and is Chair of the Finance Committee. A Manager of Fletcher Residential. School community. partner in accountancy firm KordaMentha, Mark Malpass has joined the Board as the Per Angusta Ad Augusta. Grant is one of the nominees to the Board Headmaster’s Council nominee. He sits on of the Old Boys’ Association. the Property, Education and Development Rob Hamilton was appointed to the Committees, and has been involved in the Board in 2015 and is a member of planning of the 150th celebrations. Mark the Finance, Property, Education and is Group Executive-Strategy and Corporate Jeff Blackburn ‘67 Internationalisation Committees. He Development at Fulton Hogan. Chairman, Board of Trustees

04 AD AUGUSTA OCTOBER 2016 OCTOBER 2016 AD AUGUSTA 05 Above left, Victoria University staff visit a group of Form 7 students and right, advisors from Lincoln University in Christchurch talk through their Above: Harvard University’s Mr Max Dikkers speaks with Jia Hao Liu 7A and Mr Terry McKain about scholarship and entrance opportunities. Commerce degree with students. Below left, Logan Leeuw spends a day on building experience and right, students considering joining the Police Force inspect the Police helicopter on its visit to the top field. Head of Faculty, Student Services, Mr encouraging thing is that more than which enables up to 35 students to Terry McKain, was appointed as the half are self-referred. There’s no stigma access vocational pathways through job School’s first counsellor 14 years ago, associated with coming to Student experience during the school term. to “look out for boys who needed extra Services – we’re here to help in whatever Meanwhile the School’s Enrichment support.” Today he heads a team offering way we can.” programme ranges from first-year a fully holistic service – a one-stop- Careers counsellor, Mr Graeme Martin, university papers in Psychology and shop for every type of student support, says his work starts as early as Form 4, Mathematics to IT and barista courses. be it career development, university with advising students on option choices. applications, scholarship advice, Headmaster, Mr Tim O’Connor, points out He also works closely with the subject counselling, enrichment, transition or that the new direction of Student Services teachers at all levels to ensure they are extension programmes. is relevant to a young man’s all-round up-to-date with the ever-evolving career development and will be poignant to the The previously separate guidance and opportunities available to their students character education research the School counselling teams were integrated at post-secondary school. has commissioned this year. “As we move the start of this year to form Student He points out that next year’s move to closer to 2019, our focus is on continuing Services, and this team now works offer six subjects in Form 5 will really help to better student services and create a closely with the deans, masters, Health in giving students the opportunity to keep facility where key aspects of The Grammar Centre and Learning Support staff. folllowing their interests. Way can be reinforced and taught – the Mr McKain and three other full-time progress this team of staff have made this “The other exciting thing is our work with counsellors now cross over careers, year is a glimpse into our future.” Grammar Old Boys,” says Mr Martin, academic and pastoral counselling. “in terms of creating an umbrella group “Our proposed 150th Project for 2019 “In deliberate fashion, we cover the of Old Boys who will offer guidance and is centred around the provision of better needs of the whole person,” says Mr mentoring about careers. We see this student services and creating a facility McKain. “Within our faculty, you have as a huge benefit to our students and where we can enhance and reinforce the careers, student vocational pathways and we’re looking forward to the Old Boys’ key aspects of what character education guidance all under the one umbrella. They involvement.” is going to be at the School.” are obviously interconnected – sharing Mr Graham Edwards is responsible for As we encourage our young men to information between them, so you have Student Pathways and Career Studies, develop a real curiosity in their future the best outcomes for the young men.” catering largely for those transitioning careers and take ownership of the “Over the years, we’ve seen an increase straight into the workforce from school. outcomes, the Student Services team will Above left, students discuss university options with staff and right, an architect’s impression of the proposed 150th Project building, which in the number of young men seeking He has a number of programmes in be there to support them all the way. would be home to Student Services. Pictured on page 5, the Student Services team: from left, Mr Graham Edwards, Ms Meena Nathoo, Mr support,” says Mr McKain, “and the place to facilitate this, including Gateway, Terry McKain, Mrs Karen Osborne, Mrs Marie Richardson, Mr Graeme Martin, Mrs Gillys Miller, Mrs Alexandra Green and Mr Mika Taito.

06 AD AUGUSTA OCTOBER 2016 OCTOBER 2016 AD AUGUSTA 07 Te tau tuatahi o Te Reo Māori Te Reo’s first year at Grammar

THIS YEAR SAW THE INTRODUCTION OF TE REO MĀORI FOR ALL FORM 3 STUDENTS AT GRAMMAR. AS A COMPULSORY MINOR CORE SUBJECT, IT SITS ALONGSIDE PHYSICAL EDUCATION, ART, MUSIC AND TECHNOLOGY IN THE SCHOOL’S CURRICULUM, WITH BOYS RECEIVING ONE LESSON A WEEK IN TE REO.

When this first year of Te Reo students “M ori being introduced at Auckland While it seems clear that the students are ā continue to Form 4 next year, the subject Grammar has been extremely positive so enjoying the new subject, the Education will be offered as an option, in addition to far because it allows the junior students Review Office (ERO) has also made the core subjects of English, Mathematics, to communicate with each other with favourable mention of the fact that our Science and Social Studies. In 2018 it basic language,” says Teina. “Since M ori Strategic Plan for 2016 has “clear goals to ā will be available as an option to Form 5 has been added, it may also encourage steadily develop the school’s capacity to students and by 2020, Te Reo will be more M ori families to consider sending promote success for M ori as M ori.” ā ā ā available at all levels within the curriculum. their sons to Grammar and the School will The latest ERO report, published in May become even more multi-cultural.” Head of Department, Mr Neitana Lobb, this year, pointed out that links to Ng ti ā says the course is about giving Grammar Fellow student, Finlay Harford, has also Wh tua are being made culturally through ā students cultural competency. “The enjoyed the course. “This year all boys the recent appointment of a Head of reason for its inclusion in the curriculum in Form 3 learnt Te Reo M ori,” says Department Te Reo M ori. “There is now ā ā is for every student to have a background Finlay. “I really enjoyed this experience as a stronger likelihood that Te Reo will have in Te Reo M ori, a basic foundation,” he I believe New Zealand’s natural language numbers to sustain future classes in the ā says. “We want our young men to take should be preserved. The course was senior school. Whakatauki (proverbs) away things that will help them in later very interactive, and also helped the boys are being adopted by school leadership life, like a knowledge of M ori tikanga with their public speaking.” to instil values and respect at school ā (protocol) and the ability to perform a mihi assemblies.” Thomas Jackson says it means a lot (a greeting or thank you).” to him to have had the chance to learn With the introduction of this subject, Te Mr Lobb says he has been surprised by M ori and practise the traditional mihi Reo is now becoming part of the culture ā the level of knowledge of Te Reo many of greeting. “I enjoyed the course because I of the School and we are seeing the his Form 3 students already have. “They got to experience learning a language that students’ knowledge and respect for all come from different schools and some is part of New Zealand,” he says. M ori growing with each day. As Mr Lobb ā know a lot more than others,” he says. points out: “This appreciation seems to Meanwhile Fawad Uddin particularly He points out that some are so fluent, transcend the many other cultures that liked the teaching techniques: “We learnt they are already at NCEA level. exist at Grammar, so it’s been a very how to say our mihi, numbers and family positive experience all round.” One such student is Teina Watling, one members’ names through an interactive

of the few Form 3 boys who have come approach, which was different from our Opposite: Mr Neitana Lobb teaches a from a Kura Kaupapa (total immersion) other language classes.” Form 3 class and inset, Max Dudson M ori school. ā offers his mihi to the rest of his class.

08 AD AUGUSTA OCTOBER 2016 OCTOBER 2016 AD AUGUSTA 09 The Number 3 field gets a makeover

IN THE WORDS OF THE SCOTTISH POET ROBERT BURNS, “THE BEST LAID SCHEMES O’ MICE AN’ MEN, GANG AFT A-GLEY (OFTEN GO AWRY).”

Such was the case when construction also give the School extended options Thinking to the future, the School is began on the international-standard artificial and additional income. looking at a potential Stage 4 and 5, turf on the School’s Number 3 field at the to create a truly international-standard “There’s a huge demand for it corner of Clive and Normanby Roads. sporting complex. already,” says Mr Hunt. “Because it’s a The discovery of asbestos in soil samples multipurpose turf at a 65mm long pile, “We already have international hockey on last November soon put paid to the it will be used predominantly for rugby site and this new field will be a FIFA and original plans to complete the turf by and football, but also for lacrosse, disc IRB-approved field, so international teams March this year, in readiness for the ultimate and a number of other sports.” will use it for practice,” says Mr Hunt. winter sports season. Instead, after the With a price tag at over $2 million, Those of you who may have passed the removal of up to 650 cubic metres of this significant investment required field and thought it appeared unusually potentially contaminated soil, work did community funding from the Auckland large would be right. The unique thing not commence until mid-February, and Council’s Facilities Partnership about the Grammar Number 3 field is was halted over much of the winter due Programme, the NZCT (New Zealand that every other artificial sports turf to bad weather. Charitable Trust) and the Lion Foundation. in the country is fenced in, firstly by a The artificial turf was laid at the end of The remainder was funded by the metre-high fence for the spectators and a September and the field will be ready for School’s Board of Trustees. 2-metre concrete footpath, and then by a play at the end of October. For Grammar’s very tall fence to catch the balls. Without In winter, the field will be dedicated for Director of Property Services, Mr Dave fencing and with the help of some natural school use from 6am to 5.30pm, after Hunt, that’s not a moment too soon. “We boundaries, our space is bigger and the which time it will be made available for currently have about 45 hours’ demand flow better. And while the “best laid” public use. In summer, the School’s use on our existing fields each week,” he plans may have gone awry at the start of of the facility is likely to be less frequent says, “when recommended industry this project, there’s no denying that this in Terms 1 and 4. standards are 15-20 hours per week. This stunning new pitch is now truly best laid. obviously causes significant issues with Once this first stage of the project Pictured from top left: With the asbestos our grass fields.” is completed at the end of October, removed, earthworks continue as the funds will be sought for Stages 2 and 3, In comparison, an artificial turf will take field sub-base is laid; the artificial turf which will see the addition of dedicated as many hours as you put on it. It just being laid; Mr Dave Hunt. changing and toilet facilities and extended shortens the life of the turf. While the car parking, followed by the construction new turf will ease pressure on the grass of a pavilion. fields, the fact that it is a lit facility will

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INTERNATIONAL BIOLOGY INTERNATIONAL YOUNG PHYSICISTS’ PUBLIC SPEAKING OLYMPIAD TOURNAMENT In mid-August, 13 students and three adjudicators gathered in the Vaughan Jones Room of the Library for an entertaining four periods, listening to some very different speeches in the annual Victor Macky and Martin Sullivan speech competitions.

There were, finally, five participants in the Victor Macky competition. This competition is open to anyone in the School, and this year the contestants comprised two Form 3 students, a Form 4 student and two Form 7 students. The result was a clear win for our Deputy Head Prefect, Edward Moody, who spoke, rather appropriately, on ‘Why oratory skills matter’. The speech was compelling – Edward engaged the audience, had an excellent sense of timing and pace and a clear, modulated voice. He used language effectively, and punctuated his speech with understated humour. INTERNATIONAL BRAIN The second competition was for the Martin Sullivan trophy. This is open only BEE COMPETITION to senior students (Forms 5-7) and usually embraces more serious issues. Ultimately, two Form 7 students, three Form 6 students and one Form 5 Matthew Fulton 5A represented New student participated. Although there were some exceptionally good speeches Zealand in the 18th International Brain delivered, it was David Zhu of Form 5 who won. This result, as in the Victor Bee Competition held in Copenhagen, Macky competition, was a unanimous decision by the three adjudicators. David Denmark over the holiday period. spoke on ‘Why the world is fascinated by the US Presidential election’. He Matthew competed against National delivered his clearly structured speech confidently, with animation, great use of language and with not a note in sight for the 6 minute, 45 second duration of Max Langenkamp 7A was selected for the four- Pictured above; Members of New Zealand’s five-man IYPT team, all of 7A. From left: Champions from 25 different countries, the speech. person New Zealand team to compete at the 27th Carlos Aguilera-Cortes, Byung Hoon Cho (captain) and Sang Wook Kim. with students being questioned and assessed on five neuroscience Thanks to all those students who participated and put in so much hard work International Biology Olympiad in Hanoi, Vietnam this Byung Hoon Cho, Carlos Aguilera-Cortes and Sang Wook Kim all of 7A gained selection to challenges. After several days of extensive and also to Mr Rice, Mrs McCormick and Miss Forster. year. the New Zealand five-man team that competed at the 2016 International Young Physicists’ competition, Matthew received the trophy Selection started with a two-hour entrance Tournament – otherwise known as the World Cup of Physics – held in Yekaterinburg, Russia for being placed third in the world. examination sat by hundreds of students throughout at the end of Term 2. The Grammar students scored well for their team against teams from New Zealand. Following this examination, 120 29 countries, which resulted in their being awarded Silver medals. Pictured above; Matthew Fulton. students were selected to enter a Tutorial Programme, and from this, a Camp Selection RESERVE BANK MONETARY POLICY Examination was held to select 15-20 students who CHALLENGE then attended nine days of intensive practical and theoretical assessment at various universities. After This year we entered a team into the Reserve Bank Monetary this camp, the final team was selected. Policy Challenge for the first time. The team, all Economics students, were Ajay Shanmuganathan 7A, Tianmeng Tie 7B, Chris At the Biology Olympiad itself, the syllabus is diverse Vroegop 7A, Matthew Watt 7B and Alfred Wu 7A. and extends beyond the International Baccalaureate, Advanced Placement, NCEA and CIE courses. The purpose was to give the boys the rare opportunity to analyse Successful candidates possess an extensive the role of a central banker, conduct research and evaluate the theoretical knowledge, considerable practical impacts of monetary policy on the New Zealand economy. The experience, a passion for biology, inventiveness and Reserve Bank reviews the Official Cash Rate eight times a year and remarkable perseverance. issues Monetary Policy Statements having wide ranging impacts on the macro-economy. Students taking part in the Monetary The competition comprised 12 hours of examinations, Policy Challenge consider the same information as Reserve Bank divided equally into theoretical and practical sections, economists, and recommend whether the Official Cash Rate From left: Ajay Shanmuganathan, Tianmeng Tie, Chris Vroegop, which included a variety of tasks ranging from should go up, down, or stay the same. Matthew Watt and Alfred Wu. human DNA analysis to flower identification and an earthworm dissection. The team was selected as one of six finalists out of 45 schools and analysis into the various impacts of an OCR change. They to compete for the national title in Wellington, presenting their found the challenge hugely rewarding and represented Grammar Max Langenkamp, pictured above, competed against top students from 70 other countries, and was research in person to the RBNZ. The students received a High with pride, as they competed against some of the country’s top Martin Sullivan prize winner David Zhu (left) with Victor Macky prize winner awarded a Bronze medal. Distinction award from the judges for the extent of their enquiry academic students in this field of study. Edward Moody.

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CYCLING TABLE TENNIS SQUASH

Grammar’s top two Premier Table Tennis teams competed at the National Secondary Schools Championship in Palmerston North.

In the A Grade competition, the top four teams of Auckland Grammar 1, Westlake Boys’ High School, Macleans College and Palmerston North Boys’ High School played in the semi-finals. Grammar won convincingly against Palmerston North Boys’ High and faced Westlake in the final. In the first finals match, Grammar’s Tiger Shi was defeated by Westlake’s number 2 player in an unlucky draw, but captain Dean Shu then evened the score in a fiercely contested clash with Westlake captain Victor Ma, winning From left, Ben Tomlinson, Elijah Thomas, Josh Hawkesby-Lyne, 3-1. But then a shock loss for Grammar number 2 Kevin Lin in the Michael Shelton-Agar (Captain), Thomas Judd, Liam Batts and third match left the final hanging on the doubles, in which Shu and Jackson Hawkesby-Lyne. Lin played brilliantly to turn the tide against the Westlake team. After one more singles win each to Lin and Shu, the final went to The National Secondary Schools Squash Championship was Grammar by a margin of 4-3, enabling Grammar to take the national held in August in Palmerston North, with 36 teams in the boys’ title from Westlake for the first time since 2011. section. The Grammar Premier 1 team was seeded third.

Other highlights of the tournament included a win by the Grammar In the first three rounds, Grammar played Francis Douglas The Cycling squad has completed an excellent season, with the history of the event. In road races, Jacob Rackham finished third number 2 team of Jason Wu, Matthew Wu and Kadin Su in the B Memorial College, Christchurch Boys’ and Liston College, Senior A team winning the Auckland Team Time Trial series in a in Under 14, Lachie Dickson first in Under 16, Aaron Wyllie third grade competition against Westlake 2, and Dean Shu’s silver medal recording 5 wins. The semi-final opponent, second seed St Paul’s clean sweep. The team set the course record at the Pukekohe and Harris Fogelberg first in the Under 20. Points races saw performance in the Under 19 individuals championship. Collegiate, proved too strong for Grammar, winning the tie 5-0. Raceway three times. The Junior A team improved their results Oliver Grave third in the Under 15 event. The Grammar cycling The fifth and final round was a play-off for third and fouth against throughout the year, finishing in third place overall. The Under 14 squad was second best boys’ school overall. Palmerston North. After the disappointment of losing the semi- team won their series. Pictured above, the Senior A Cycling team on the start line for the final, the Grammar players produced their best squash of the At the Nationals, the Senior A team finished an agonisingly close 2016 New Zealand Secondary Schools Cycling Championships in tournament, delivering under considerable pressure. Thomas second, just 500th of a second behind Palmerston North Boys’ Palmerston North. Judd and Jackson and Josh Hawkesby-Lyne comprehensively High School in what is probably the closest finish in the 49-year outplayed their opponents, each winning 3-0. Form 3 player, Elijah Thomas, played a superb match, coming back from two games down to beat his opponent 3-2. At 0-2 down, Captain Michael BASKETBALL Shelton-Agar produced some excellent squash to outplay his ‘A’ grade opponent, completely dominating him in the fifth and final The Premier Basketball team finished third in the Auckland Secondary game, sealing the result at 5-0 against Palmerston North and Schools Premiership and second in the Regional Tournament, securing third place in New Zealand. qualifying for the National Tournament in Palmerston North. They Elijah Thomas was named in the New Zealand Secondary made the semi-finals for the first time since 2011 and came fourth The A1 Table Tennis team, from left: Dean Shu (captain), Kevin Lin, Schools’ Junior Squash team to play Australia, and Josh overall. Led by captain Taki Fahrensohn and vice-captain Conor Tiger Shi and Edward Qiu. Hawkesby-Lyne was chosen as a reserve. Flanagan, players were under the guidance of coach Manu Hoque. Fahrensohn, Flanagan, Thomas Whyte and Samson Aruwa gained selection in Regional representative teams. Fahrensohn and Aruwa FENCING were also selected in the Junior Tall Blacks and Fahrensohn and Whyte were part of the Breakers Academy. Our fencers competed in the National Secondary Schools Forty-one social basketball teams played in a school-run competition. The Under 19 team, coached by Ben Anderson, competed competitions in September for both foil and sabre. The junior division was won by Form 5 team, D4NNY against Form successfully in the Central Zone competition, winning all but one of 4 team, Assist Rozans. The final of the senior division was won by Ching Nam Ng won the trophy in foil for the National Individual their games. The Under 17A team, coached by Tane de Silva, finished Ole Buckets against last year’s winners, Jabaris. The staff team, event for the fourth consecutive year. The foil A team, consisting third equal in the Central Zone A grade. The Under 17B and Under Dribblers, displayed passion and enthusiasm, securing several fine of Ng, Edward Lu, Ethan Fish, Darcy Black and Finnbar Grieve 17C teams were coached by Adam Felix to finish second and twelth wins through the season. were placed first, earning the National Secondary Schools title. respectively in the B Grade. The Under 15A team, coached by Regan The Sabre A team, consisting of Sean Thomson, Owain Lloyd- Harvey, finished fourth in the Central Zone A Grade competition, Pictured, the Grammar Premier Basketball team after having placed Davies, Daniel Leigh and Lu came a respectable third. while the Under 15B and Under 15C teams, coached by Colin fourth in the Secondary Schools National Basketball Championships. The National Secondary Schools Under 18 foil team champions with Vowles, finished ninth and tenth respectively in the B Grade. Manager, Mrs Gillys Miller.

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HOCKEY RUGBY FOOTBALL SKIING

The 1st XI Football team with former Grammar headmaster, Sir John Graham, The 1st XI Hockey team after their SuperCity final Bryn Davies, Fastest Male Skier at the recent North Island The Grammar Under 15 team after winning their National title. next to his grandson, goalie and Prefect Fergus Connolly (in green). against Kristin School. Championships.

The 1st XI Football team had a successful season, improving as the year went The 1st XI Hockey team had an outstanding season, For the first time in the history of the North Island Secondary The 1st XV season began with some enterprising play shown by on. After early season defeats against Mount Albert Grammar School and being unbeaten in both the Auckland competition School Skiing Championships, a team has won four straight a young team, securing wins against traditional rivals Manurewa Mt Roskill Grammar School, the team put together a strong run of results and the SuperCity competition, with victories against championships. The Grammar A team not only took home the High School, Palmerston North Boys’ High, Tauranga Boys’ High to finish the first round of the league in fourth place, qualifying for the Lotto King’s College (3-2) and Kristin School (6-1). trophy this year, but also six of the top ten senior mens’ times and New Plymouth Boys’ High. Premier Tournament. at Mt Ruapehu in September. Only Kristin, King’s and St Paul’s In the Rankin Cup games, Grammar started with The Auckland 1A season saw three early round victories but, as Collegiate have won three championships in a row. The team continued to make progress in the Knockout Cup competition, a narrow defeat against last year’s finalists, St the season continued, the team struggled to capitalise on long beating Pinehurst, Albany Senior High and Westlake Boys’ High School. Andrew’s, and then had two comfortable wins in pool The event had entries from 125 schools, and the runners up, periods of possession, whilst being guilty of making errors that on The semi-final saw them play Mt Roskill Grammar, making a great start to play. This took the team to the knockout phase of the Diocesan School for Girls, Auckland, took fourth place, in front of regular occasions opponents were able to draw points from. the match and scoring after five minutes. Midway through the second half competition. Grammar dominated against Wairarapa the Grammar B team. The annual King’s fixture saw the team play good rugby in the and reduced to 10 men, they showed resilience and a desire to see out College and were comfortably in the lead at half time first half, led by an excellent performance from prop and ‘Players’ the victory and make a second Knockout Cup final in two years. This match (3-1). In the second half, Wairarapa managed to draw Player of the Year’, Kaynan Siteine-Tua, however, the end result would be played as the season finale. In the league, the 1st XI were unbeaten level at full time. In extra time, with only one minute LACROSSE was a King’s victory for the first time since 2001. throughout the second round, finishing the season with a 3-1 victory over remaining, Wairarapa claimed the winning goal. That Sacred Heart. left Grammar playing for ninth to sixteenth place, and The season will be remembered for performances that, whilst the team won its remaining games convincingly to not lacking in effort and desire, were ultimately inaccurate in Hopes were high of a strong showing at National Tournament. However, a be placed ninth overall. This is an improvement on execution at crucial moments in several games. A highlight was 3-0 loss first up to Westlake saw the team do things the hard way. Playing previous years, and the team should be pleased with the regular contribution of captain and ‘Best player in the 1st knockout football from day one, the team beat Tawa College, Hamilton Boys’ the quality and attacking style of their play. XV’ Sione Havili, who has since gone on to be selected in the and Mt Roskill Grammar before bowing out at the semi-final stage to St New Zealand Secondary Schools rugby team. The team and Kentigern College. The team then played Westlake Boys’ High School and The Under 15 A team had an excellent season. management were extremely appreciative of the School and win the third placed playoff game on penalties. Entered in the Open competition and playing mainly Old Boy community who consistently showed their presence against the 1st XI teams of other Auckland schools, The final match of the season saw the team again face St Kentigern College and active support throughout what was a tough season, full of they came a creditable fourth. This set them up for a in the knockout cup final. The players put in their best performance of the learning and experience-building. chance at the Tanner Cup, a national competition for season to play some excellent football and, despite controlling the match Under 15 teams, where they encountered some very The Grammar Under 15 Rugby team won the Under 15 National for long spells, they were not able to recover from conceding an early goal, strong opposition from Tauranga Boys’ High School, invitational tournament played at Moire Park in West Auckland, eventually going down by two goals to one. Westlake Boys’ High School and Wellington College. The Premier Lacrosse team and the development squad. with 16 of the country’s top rugby schools taking part. The 1st XI grew into a talented and competitive team during the season, and They won all their games convincingly to become This year Grammar won the annual six-aside Lacrosse Grammar topped their pool, beating Palmerston North Boys’ High with a strong Form 5 and 6 contingent, next season promises to be another national champions, with a record of: played 5, won 5, competition hosted by St Peter’s College, winning all of their School 15-6, St Bede’s College 18-6 and Massey High School 66- positive one. goals for 32, goals against 2. games (vs Orewa College, St Peter’s College, Mount Albert 0. The team went on to beat Tauranga Boys’ in the quarter final Former Grammar headmaster, Sir John Graham, extended his congratulations This very good year for Grammar hockey bodes well Grammar and Michael Park School) and the final against Mount 39-19, and then Otago Boys’ High School 15-12 in the semi-final. to the team for its success at the National Tournament. “Seldom has a for the future. Many thanks to all the coaches and Roskill Grammar 3-0. Grammar met Hamilton Boys’ High School in the final, started Grammar team played so well. To be in the top four nationally is a splendid managers involved. well and went on to win in a convincing fashion 39-12. The Although disappointed to finish fourth in the Auckland result,” he said. “Throughout the year, the team played with commitment and players performed consistently throughout the tournament and Championships, the team came within one goal of making the considerable skill and never gave up. They gave everyone great pleasure.” backed themselves with great team spirit and personal fitness. final and only lost by one goal to both finalists.

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WINTER CONCERTS AND MINISTER’S PLATE COMPETITION KBB FESTIVAL

Highlights from the Winter Concert II included our Big Band, under new Director, Mr E. Hare, our accomplished Pipe Band ably led by Form 6 student, Soul O’Reilly and the fiercely contested finals of the 2016 Minister’s Plate solo competition, one of the oldest secondary school solo competitions in New Zealand.

Following performances of outstanding quality from the eight finalists, Conroy Hu was named as the Minister’s Plate Winner for 2016. Alongside the coveted award, Conroy was presented with a gift voucher courtesy of KBB Music. He was also recently recognised as one of the top six young pianists nationally as a finalist in the highly regarded Wallace Junior Piano Competition. Conroy crossed stage and performed Chopin’s ‘Scherzo No. 1’ on Monday, Senior Minister’s Plate winner, Conroy Hu. 12 September.

This year’s winner of the competitive Junior Minister’s Plate competition is Elijah McPherson. McPherson has been All Grammar groups performed with great skill and verve at the playing the electric guitar for three years and counts both annual KBB Music Festival. Their entertaining programmes were Jimi Hendrix and his own grandfather as major influences well received by the audiences, with the adjudication for the – indeed, he plays on his grandfather’s 40-year-old ‘Navarra Symphony Orchestra, Grammar Virtuosi and Premier Concert Custom’ guitar. Elijah crossed stage and performed ‘On Band all coming within one per cent of achieving the coveted Green Dolphin Street’ composed by Bronisław Kaper Gold award. but popularised by the legendary Miles Davis. He was accompanied by David Taylor on drums, Elijah Wilson on Despite this disappointment, the Symphony Orchestra were piano and Harry Doyle on bass. McPherson was awarded a pleased to be placed in the top five school orchestras in Auckland. gift voucher courtesy of MusicWorks. Overall, the Symphony Orchestra, Grammar Virtuosi, Concert Band and Big Band all achieved creditable Silver awards: a Following the Minister’s Plate competition, adjudicator and consistent and encouraging foundation to build on for 2017. Old Boy Mr B. Hoadley selected Tianmeng Tie to receive an additional prize from the University of Auckland and a gift Top: the Premier Concert Band, and below; the Grammar Big Band, voucher from MusicWorks recognising his artistic promise. both competing at the 2016 KBB Music Festival. Junior Minister’s Plate winner, Elijah McPherson.

This year’s Winter Concert I was again hosted in the glorious Holy LANG LANG NZ YOUTH PIANO Trinity Cathedral in Parnell. Five large ensembles presented a dazzling programme in which New Zealand composers and arrangers featured COMPETITION prominently. A highlight of the programme was the first performance of Form 6 student Chenxiao Chen was awarded first prize in the annual the revived Grammar Voices choir, in association with the Rezonation NZ Youth Piano Competition by internationally acclaimed soloist, Choir from St Cuthbert’s College. Their ‘Epic Disney Love Story’ was Lang Lang and Form 7 student Conroy Hu was awarded third place. arranged and directed by Director of Music at St Cuthbert’s College, Chen is one of the School’s most accomplished pianists. Many Mr Stewart Allan. Other highlights included Robert Main’s ‘Clash’ young musicians work towards gaining a Grade 8 before they performed by the Premier Concert Band, and Mozart’s challenging leave school. Chen passed his, with distinction, aged 12. At 13 ‘Adagio’ and ‘Fugue for Strings’, played by the Grammar Virtuosi he came top in New Zealand in the Advanced Certificate of Piano Chamber Orchestra. Performance and at 14, was an LTCL diploma holder, with distinction. Special mention must be made of the outstanding performance of His achievements and scholarship awards include a top six placing Addinsell’s “Warsaw Concerto” by Form 7 student, Conroy Hu. Hu’s in the Wallace Junior National Piano Competition and a third place professionalism and musicality brought the Cathedral’s beautiful in the Ronisch Piano Competition, making him one of the finest Steinway grand piano to life in a truly exceptional performance, young pianists in New Zealand. Chen plays piano with the Premier sensitively accompanied by our Symphony Orchestra. Conroy went on Concert Band and flute with the Orchestra. He crossed stage and to perform this work later with the Auckland Symphony Orchestra to Grammar’s Chenxiao Chen (third from left) and Conroy Hu (far left) performed Debussy’s ‘Fireworks’ at assembly on May 24. significant acclaim. Violinist, Tianmeng Tie. receive awards at the 2016 Lang Lang NZ Youth Piano Competition.

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GRAMMAR COMPOSERS WIN KOREAN CULTURAL EVENING BATTLE OF THE BANDS NATIONAL RECOGNITION

A Riff in Space and Time performing at the Battle of the Bands. Lachlan Grant in the APO ‘Our Voice’ composition competition.

The annual Korean Group Cultural Extravaganza, held over two nights at the Centennial Theatre at the start of Term 3, proved to be a great success. Students from Grammar and Epsom Girls’ Grammar worked very hard during Term 2 and the July school holidays to ensure that the two full houses were entertained by a wide range of cultural items, including music, singing, modern dance, drama, nanta (drums) and the stunning fan dance. Top: The nanta drums group; above, the entire Korean Group; and Congratulations to the Grammar Korean leaders, Jaeho So and 2016 Battle of the Bands winners Haphazard. Campbell MacKenzie, finalist in the ‘Play it Strange’ songwriting above right, singer Minko Cho and the Korean Band. Taesoo Kim, for their part in this very special event. competition.

Our Battle of the Bands 2016 contest was stronger than ever Form 6 student Lachlan Grant was awarded second place in GRAMMAR STRING QUARTET HAPHAZARD FOR HIRE this year, with last year’s winners Vinyl up against seven other a national competition for young composers by the Auckland Bring a touch of Grammar excellence to your private event this The winners of the 2016 Battle of the Bands Competition, 5-piece Grammar Bands. These bands included Song of Time, A Riff In Philharmonic Orchestra. His composition ‘A Moment for Flute and summer! band Haphazard, went on to further success in the Auckland Jazz Spacetime, Jello, Mr Sleep, Harsh Johnny and the Hot Knives, Orchestra’ will be performed and recorded by the orchestra in and Blues Secondary School Competition, receiving one of only Haphazard and Smokefree Rockquest regional finalists, Miracle. their upcoming ‘Our Voice’ project. Further information is available The Grammar String Quartet is available for hire for private three Platinum awards. on the APO website. functions through Term 4 and the summer holidays at very The finale was held in the Centennial Theatre with New Zealand competitive rates. Drawn from the ranks of our accomplished This experienced band is available for hire for private functions singer, Mr Michael Murphy, trombonist, Mr Jonathan Tan and For the second consecutive year, a Grammar songwriter Grammar Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra, this experienced acoustic through Term 4 and the summer holidays, and comes with King’s School teacher, Mrs Emma Featherstone adjudicating. has been named as a finalist in the national ‘Play It Strange’ group perform a variety of styles, from traditional music to lighter glowing references. Haphazard has the skills and experience to The night was a fantastic event that showcased not only the songwriting competition. Form 6 student Campbell MacKenzie jazz and popular favourites. make any event a success, with an extensive repertoire, ranging range of musicians at Grammar, but also the high calibre of the has received a grant of up to $750 to create a professional from classic jazz standards to modern jazz and original jazz- competition. Haphazard took out top honours with their mix of recording of his song, which will then feature on the 2016 ‘Play Please email your enquiry to Mr James Donaldson at influenced works. jazz and contemporary fusion music. It Strange’ compilation album. [email protected]

20 AD AUGUSTA OCTOBER 2016 OCTOBER 2016 AD AUGUSTA 21 Grammar students Celebrating Fukuoka Day with giving back our exchange students

MANY OF GRAMMAR’S YOUNG MEN ARE COMMITTED TO ‘GIVING BACK’ TO THE SATURDAY 3 SEPTEMBER MARKED THE 30-YEAR SISTER CITY RELATIONSHIP COMMUNITY BY VOLUNTEERING THEIR TIME AND TALENTS TO SUPPORT A BETWEEN AUCKLAND AND FUKUOKA, AND GRAMMAR PLAYED ITS PART NUMBER OF CHARITABLE ORGANISATIONS. IN THE CELEBRATIONS.

Their efforts provide practical Prefects have raised over $1,000 support to those in need, towards the cost of a $2,000 strengthen the School’s relationship incubator and are working towards with the wider community and, raising the balance. perhaps most importantly, are a The Prefect team also supported means for students to appreciate the RSA at this year’s Poppy Day that life should not just be about and the ANZAC Day Dawn Parade. what you can acquire and gain, but The RSA presented Hogan Wang also about what you can contribute with a certificate of appreciation and give. and Wang said it was a pleasure Charitable organisation ‘Duffy and an honour to assist the RSA. Books in Homes’ aims to promote Finally, the School’s Form 7 reading and improve literacy for Enrichment Programme offers disadvantaged primary school students the opportunity to work The day involved a series of events held students by providing books for at a number of rest homes after across Auckland, including a rugby match them in their homes. Grammar school, be an academic tutor at between Grammar and Seiryo High School, Prefects have supported this charity the In-Zone Hostel, and work as a attended by the Mayor of Auckland and the for a number of years, and have mentor to younger students. The Mayor of Fukuoka, Japan. raised money through sausage uptake for these programmes has sizzles and movie screenings. They This fixture marked the conclusion of a been impressive, with more than have also donated a portion of the week-long exchange by Seiryo High School 135 students from the Form 7 Prefects’ Ball income. students who studied English at Grammar, cohort volunteering this year. interacted with our students, received Ray Avery’s ‘Keep Little Hearts Associate Headmaster Senior external coaching at the Auckland Rugby Beating’ Charitable Trust raises School, Mr Damian Watson, says Academy, and stayed with Grammar host funds for the purchase of many students comment that they families for a true New Zealand experience. incubators to save the lives of have found their volunteer work premature babies in third world The programme was very successful for to be one of the most rewarding countries. A group of Prefects students, hosts and staff alike in forging aspects of their time at School, and (led by Adam Clark and Nick strong international relations. In turn, we that not only have they learnt about Stankovich) volunteered to support plan to send a rugby development squad others, but they have also learnt the charity this year. Clark says it to Fukuoka in December, 2017 to complete about themselves as a result. was an opportunity to save lives in the cycle of exchange. Fukuoka is Japan’s countries where prematurely-born Pictured from top: Prefects Mark sixth largest city and one of the host cities babies could die without access to Simento and Jacob Johnson read for the 2019 Rugby World Cup. an incubator. “The fundraising has to primary school students; Hogan From top: both teams after the game; been a very positive experience,” Wang with Ms Lizzie Leuchars Grammar won 15-10; the Mayor of he says. “I hope what we’ve done from SkyCity and Mr Mark Vella; a Fukuoka with Headmaster, Mr Tim challenges and inspires others to sausage sizzle for the ‘Keep Little O’Connor. (Top two photos taken by get involved in charity work.” The Hearts Beating’ Charitable Trust. Andrew Huang ‘11).

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ON EXTENDED LEAVE, MR MARK VELLA

Associate Headmaster, Mr Mark Vella, has been granted two The Education Review Office’s years’ leave to hold an Executive position at the Australian International School in Ho Chi Min City, Vietnam.

Mark has very much influenced the School’s academic direction, thoughts on Grammar standards and level of success during his tenure. He first taught History at Grammar, and was Form 4 Dean from 1985-1989. He then moved to Rutherford College on promotion to Head of Social Studies and History. He returned to Grammar in 1993 as Head of THE FOLLOWING COMMENTS ARE EXTRACTS TAKEN FROM THE FULL History and concluded an almost 23-year straight run of service, ERO REPORT ON AUCKLAND GRAMMAR SCHOOL, JUNE 2016. accumulating a total of 28 years at the School.

Mark taught history full time, at all levels, up until 1999. He also 2000, holding the Senior Master’s role, Director of Studies role headed the History marking panel, was an examiner for the Form and Staff Representative’s role on the Board of Trustees from 1999-2002 and being the the Deputy Headmaster and Director Many older students are involved in Old Boys are frequently involved in the 6 External Examinations pre-NCEA days, and filled the role of CONTEXT of Studies from 2002-2014 and Associate Headmaster – Senior mentoring or tutoring junior boys to School’s programmes through mentoring Form 7 Dean. The Board of Trustees and School leaders School from 2015. In each of these positions, Mark’s influence on assist with their confidence-building, and support initiatives, which bring Mark has been an NZQA Bursary examination marker, a History are committed to the School’s legacy, the flagship status of academia at Grammar has been immense. achievement and self-esteem. expertise into the School from a variety of Unit Standards Moderator, a member of the NCEA History traditions and heritage. They are aware of backgrounds, experience and perspective. Subject Expert Panel and an NCEA facilitator. In Cambridge Mark has also been a great supporter of the extracurricular life of relevant, future-focused trends in boys’ Within the School’s organisation there are International Examinations, he was an examiner and marker the School, coaching many rugby teams, managing junior tennis education that emerge from national and processes for students to develop their A very high proportion of students are for AS NZ History, and he has been a member of the ACSNZ teams and supporting Form 4 Camps, the Model United Nations international research. own individual pathway to either university, involved in a wide range of sporting further tertiary training or employment. and cultural activities that help to build Academic Panel, a group he chaired for 10 years. and the Headmaster’s Social Awareness Committee. We wish Students identify strongly with the their sense of belonging to the School him all the best in Vietnam. Students and teaching staff benefit from Mark has also been the NZQA Principal’s Nominee since 1999 School’s culture of high expectations, community. Numerous cultural activities learning relationships that are respectful and the Cambridge Examinations Officer for the School since Pictured: Mr Mark Vella with his partner, Ms Rachel Candy. success is underpinned by The Grammar and events, including many opportunities and reciprocal, and students at all levels Way, which emphasises the pursuit of to learn and travel overseas, affirm boys’ of the School demonstrate a strong work academic excellence as a core value, the identities and promote concepts of global ethic and a high level of engagement FAREWELL TO MR GRANT HANSEN School is very connected to its past and citizenship within the School’s ethos. present community members, and the with learning. Grammar farewelled 25-year master, Mr Grant Hansen, at the end School’s facilities and resources support CURRICULUM EDUCATIONAL SUCCESS of August as he left the School to take up his new role as Deputy high levels of student success. FOR MĀORI, AS MĀORI Headmaster at St Peter’s College. A positive School culture, an orderly LEARNING environment and an increasingly The School continues to promote high During his 25 years at Grammar, Grant made a hugely significant levels of educational success for M ori. contribution to the School. Appointed by Headmaster John Auckland Grammar School uses significant focus on student wellbeing ā Students are succeeding at comparable Graham in 1989, Grant first joined us as an Assistant Physical achievement information well to enhance the curriculum’s effectiveness. levels to the rest of the School in CIE and Education master. He left in 1991 to teach and coach in Yorkshire promote high levels of student progress Curriculum plans in many departments NCEA qualifications. and returned in 1994 to become Master in Charge of Form 6 PE and achievement. are increasingly focused on critical and and Outdoor Education and Assistant Master at Tibbs House. In creative thinking and the use of digital CONCLUSION There is a philosophical clarity about technology to support and extend learning. 1996, Grant became Master in Charge of Cricket and Assistant learning opportunities for all boys and this New subjects are being introduced to Auckland Grammar School continues Sports Co-ordinator, before being appointed Head of Department is a key expectation of School leaders further expand the curriculum. to achieve high-quality educational Physical Education in the same year. Between 2002-2006, Grant and teachers. The extent to which this is outcomes for boys. High expectations was Senior Housemaster, Tibbs House and Director of Rugby Boys initiate, participate in and realised is reflected in academic results for academic achievement are promoted coaching from 2003-2005. In 2006, he became Director of Sport, contribute to a number of different Grant was actively involved in the extracurricular life of Grammar. for the senior school. throughout the School. School leaders a position he held for over 10 years. It was in this role and that of learning activities, pursuits and interests He coached the 1st XI Cricket for two seasons and coached are committed to the School’s legacy, Acting Deputy Headmaster that many young men and staff relied The School’s dual learning pathways cater inside and outside the classroom. The numerous rugby teams to Auckland Championships, including traditions and heritage and also reference on his extensive knowledge of secondary school sport. well for the diversity of student strengths, School has developed ways to facilitate the U15 team to National Champion status for three consecutive national and international trends in interests and aspirations and a large many student-led interest areas that Grant was the staff representative on the Board of Trustees years (1994-1996). Alongside these champion teams, he coached boys’ education that lead to increased majority of learners obtain qualifications add enrichment to learning. Student from 2013 and was awarded the Headmaster’s Council Staff Auckland age-grade teams and went on to coach the 1st XV from opportunity and pathways for success. and university entrance. voice is sought frequently for curriculum Scholarship in 1996, as well as many well-deserved sporting 1998-2005. This team became national semi-finalists in 2002. ERO is likely to carry out the next review awards, including the ASB College Sport Award for Service The School continues to perform highly changes, making learning more authentic We thank Grant for his 25 years’ service to Auckland Grammar in four-to-five years. to Sport, the NZSSC Award for Outstanding Service to New in Scholarship examinations. In 2014, 157 and meaningful. School, and we wish him well in his new role. scholarships were achieved and 140 were Zealand School Sport and the Peter Sharp Sports Scholarship for Pictured: Mr Grant Hansen speaks at his farewell. gained in 2015. Outstanding Service to Sport in 2013.

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A stunning Don’t miss out on Grammar’s Gala Dinner inaugural Art House Tour

THIS YEAR’S GALA DINNER ON SATURDAY 28 MAY RAISED $250,000, EXCITEMENT IS BUILDING FOR THIS YEAR’S ALL NEW ART HOUSE TOUR, MAKING 2016 THE MOST SUCCESSFUL GRAMMAR FUNDRAISER YET. IN ASSOCIATION WITH BARFOOT & THOMPSON.

Above, one of the 10 stunning homes on the Art House Tour, and right, a work by Jimmy Kouratorus, which will be for sale in one of the houses on the tour.

On Saturday 12 November, the Grammar Art House Tour will In addition to the 10 houses on the tour on November 12, an Those arriving at this year’s black-tie Gala Dinner were greeted Gretchen Hawkesby, included Catherine Sandelin, Lisa Bates, feature 10 stunning homes from within the Grammar community, Art Shop and Café will be open to the general public in the Old by a wall of blue and gold flowers and had their photo taken. Donna Marris, Rachel Moses, Mandy May, Tim Hitchcock, Lynley showcasing fabulous artwork from individual artists and galleries. Boys’ Pavilion, offering a range of smaller artworks and gifts as After pre-dinner drinks on the upper balcony, guests were Sheweiry, Jon Tierney and Warren Barclay. well as great coffee and food from the Grammar cookbook, summoned to their main floor tables by the drum corps of the Within each home will be the work of 4-5 artists, from paintings Special thanks also to MC Laura McGoldrick and speaker Rob ‘A Taste of Grammar’. Auckland Grammar School Pasifika Group and, once seated, were to sculptures, all available for purchase, and in a number of Waddell (New Zealand’s chef de mission for the Rio Olympic entertained with an energetic Pasifika performance. instances the artists themselves will be ‘in residence’ with their Games), and to our very generous event sponsors – Barfoot & work. Four galleries – Gow Langsford, Michael Lett, Hopkinson Also featured during the evening were the West Side Story ‘Jets’ Thompson, Haydn & Rollett, Hawkins & Co, Fuji Xerox, New Mossman and Tim Melville – have also partnered with the School performing an excerpt from the School production, which had World Remuera, ASB, Mondiale and our fabulous raffle and to present the work of four of their artists in dedicated houses. ART HOUSE TOUR been premiered earlier that month. auction supporters. Without them, we would not have had such a Friday 11 November: 6.30pm Launch, 7.30pm Live Auction A special launch event and live auction will take place in the successful evening. Saturday 12 November: 10am-4pm Art House Tour During the three-course meal, Barfoot & Thompson auctioneer School’s Main Hall from 6.30pm on Friday 11 November. Free to Tim McGoldrick conducted a spirited live auction which was All proceeds from the Gala Dinner evening went directly to all Art House Tour ticket holders, this event will see a number of arthousetour.co.nz complemented by a silent auction and a very popular raffle. Later, the Auckland Grammar School Foundation Trust’s Academic unique artworks up for auction – a framed ice axe belonging to Tickets are now available on Eventfinda and selling well. cover band ‘Moose’, featuring staff members Rachel Candy and Endowment Fund, which is designed to help Grammar recruit, Grammar Old Boy Sir Edmund Hillary ’31 and works by critically In association with Grant McGuire, struck up, and guests took to the dance floor. retain and reward teachers of the highest quality. acclaimed Grammar Old Boys Greer Twiss ’52, Scott Gardiner We are incredibly grateful for the hard work of the Gala Dinner From top left: Guests Richard and Melissa Marshall, Phil and Kirsty ’89 and Brad Novak ’89 as well as art master and Acting Head Committee in organising many of the wonderful items we Hardie Boys and Jules and Mark Averill; the School’s Pasifika group; of Department, Art, Justin Boroughs. Recent Old Boy Finn were able to auction on the evening. The committee, led by and guest speaker Rob Waddell, NZ Olympic team Chef de Mission. Wilson ’09 will create an artwork on the night for auction, and an exhibition of current student artwork will also be available for sale.

26 AD AUGUSTA OCTOBER 2016 OCTOBER 2016 AD AUGUSTA 27 Mr D.J. Millener Mr D.J. Robertson Mr L. and Mrs J. Walters Mr D.I. Reddish The Jonathan Milne Family Mr W.J. and Mrs M. Robinson Mr C.R. Walton Mrs T. Smith-Walker and Mr J.S. Mr D.W.R. Monds Mr D.P. Roxburgh Mrs W. Wan and Mr C. Ma Walker Mr P.E. and Mrs J.M. Mortensen The Hon A. and Mrs K. Ryall Lifang Wang Mr M.J. and Mrs S. Valentine The Hon Justice M.A. Muir Mr E.P. and Mrs A.M. Sansom Mr M.P.W. and Mrs M. Ward Miss J. Muliaga Mr R. and Mrs M. Saunders Mr D.L. Webb HALL FORMS

Ms A. Murray The Schnackenberg Family Mr F.S. and Mrs L. Whineray Ms D. Araniyadi Giving back to Grammar The Rev I.G. and Mrs S. Murray Mrs V. and Mr M. Scott Mr E.G. White The Craddock Family Mr E .J. and Mrs D.A. Neary Mr A. Seth Mr M.L. and Mrs R. Whittington Mr D.G. Eady Mr H.J. Neil Mrs P. and Mr C. Shore Mr R. and Mrs S. Wijesinghe Mr J.R. Eady Mr A. and Mrs H. Nelson Mr K. Siman and Mrs E. Tjoe Mr T.J. and Mrs G. Wiles THE SCHOOL AND THE FOUNDATION TRUST WOULD LIKE TO THANK THE Mr R.G. Eady Mr J.D. and Mrs M. Neutze Mr A.J. Simpson Ms J. Williamson Mr G.C. and Mrs D.J. Jenkin FOLLOWING PEOPLE AND ORGANISATIONS FOR THEIR GENEROUS SUPPORT. Mr R.J. Ng Miss A.R. Simpson Mr B.C. and Mrs V. Wilson Mr P.P. Leung Dr G.I. and Mrs J. Nicholson Dr D.M. and Mrs L. Simpson Mr B. and Mrs D. Winstanley THIS LIST INCLUDES DONATIONS MADE FROM 1 APRIL 2016 TO 15 SEPTEMBER In memory of Mr S.A. McRae Mr J. Nong and Mrs J. Jiang Dr E. Situe and Dr N. Vasan Mr A.S.T. Wong Mr A. and Mrs V. 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Clark Mr S.L. and Mrs J.V. Germann Mrs F. and Mr S. La Cava Brian E. Harris Mr A.J. Parsons Mr W. Su and Ms M. Cui Mr L. Zheng Mr N. Abbott Mr D.P. and Mrs K. Cleal Mr E.R. and Mrs K.M. Grainger Mr D.N. Lala and Mrs S. Lala Douglas Hawkins and Lisa Bates Mr B. and Mrs K. Penrose Mr L. Sun and Mrs Y. Shao Mr Q. Zheng and Ms Y. Gu Mrs C. and Mr M. Adams Mr N.P. and Mrs C. Colbert Mr D.G. and Mrs D. Gribben Mr M.N. Lala Mr N.T. and Mrs G. Koefoed Mr G.P.H. Philson Mr C.R. and Mrs P. Swinburne Mr R.B. and Mrs R. Adams Mr I.M. and Mrs S. Collinson Mr M. Griffiths and Ms C. Draper Mr C.K. Lam The Lobb Family Mrs A.E. Pilcher Dr A. and Mrs V. Tam Dr N. and Dr A. Ahmad Mrs W. and Mr R. Colville Mr A. and Mrs M. Guinibert Mr G.W. Leaming SCHOOL SUPPORT Mr A. Perkinson Mr B.G. Plested Dr K.S. Tan Mr D.J. Alison Mr A. Commons Mrs A.W. Harkness and Mr D.R. Mr S. and Mrs L. Leelaratna Auckland Private Education Mr J. and Mrs Y. Pondes Ms M. Tan and Mr A. Wong Mr C.G. Allan Mr E. Connett and Ms Y. Wu Jensen Dr J. Lello and Mrs A. Laurenson Charitable Trust Dr R. and Mrs R. Potman Mrs T. and Mr D. Tetley COMMUNITY Mr S.L. Anderson Mr H.V. and Mrs G.A. Coop Mr R.M. Harris and Mrs V. Bolsover Mr Y.S. Leung and Ms P.Y. Tang Mr R. and Mrs M. Barry Mr R. Powell Mr M. Thomas and Ms W. Lai FUNDING Mrs A. and Mr G. Andrew Mr A.V. and Mrs B.M. Cross Mr T.S. Harvey Dr C.D. and Mrs T. Lewis Lady Buchanan Mr W.G. and Mrs J. Price Mr C.C.E. Thompson Mr B.M. Andrews Mr J.L. and Mrs H.M. Culpan Mr K.C. Haszard The Lewis Family Mr M. and Mrs H. Chaytor Blue Sky Community Trust Ms Y. Qiu Mr M. Thorburn Mr R. and Mrs M. Barry Mrs B. Dai Mr L. and Mrs J. Hatton Mr M. Li and Mrs W. Wang Mr K. and Mrs E. Crawford Blue Waters Community Trust Ltd Mr E.V. Henry Mr A. Rainger and Ms P. Hudson Mr L. and Mrs N. Thorogood Mr E.K. Bassett Mr R. Davies Mrs Q. Li and Mr X. Tie Mrs V. Cremades Four Winds Foundation Mr E. Hernandez and Mrs M. Vazquez Mr R.C. Reed Mr B.B. Toh Dr S. Batumalay and Mrs S. Supayah Mr G.J. and Mrs J. Davy Mrs Z. Liao and Mr J. Li Mr R. and Mrs R. Guilford Grassroots Trust Mr W.R. Hewitt Mr M. and Mrs M. Reid Mrs M. Treacher Infinity Foundation Mr G.J.G. Baxter Mr T. and Mrs S. Dawson Mr D.C. Light Mrs G. and Mr D.J. Hawkesby Mr P.B. and Mrs A. Hinton Mr G. Reidy and Mrs H. Hall Reidy Mr D.E. and Mrs M. Turner Pub Charity Ltd Mr J. Baxter and Ms M. Miyazaki Dr H.J. and Mrs R.E. Delamare Mr D. Liu and Mrs R. Lee Mr M.T. and Mrs P. Hiddleston Dr M.G. Hitchcock Dr J.L. and Mrs C. Reynolds Mr R.W. Turner The Trusts Community Foundation Mr T.R. Bonney Mrs N.I. Dexter Mr W. Liu and Mrs J. Cao Dr C.D. and Mrs T. Lewis Mr S.W. Hobbs Dr R.M. Reynolds Mr P. and Dr A. Valili Mr A.H. and Mrs B.A. Bradly Mr L.G. Dickinson Mr X. Liu and Mrs Y. Fang Dr E. McLeay and Dr J.L. Hayes Mr A.G. Brainsby Mr L.J. Holdsworth Mr R.D. and Mrs A. Ridler Mr A. and Mrs K. van Duiven Mr P.H. Dobbie Mr J. Livingston Mr I.M. Narev Mr A.L. Roberts Mrs J. and Mr R. Wall Mr J.W. Braund Mr R.S. Dobbie Mr C.W. and Mrs M. Hollies Mr J.H. Lockington Mr W.G. Bray Mr P. Donovan Mrs C.H. and Mr G.R.A. Hosking Mr E. Low and Ms M. Khoong Mr A.A. Brooker Mr P. Dufaur and Mrs J. McClennan Mr Y. Huang and Mrs W. Gu Mr Y. Luo and Mrs Y. Shen Mr G.D. Brown Mr A.L. and Mrs S.J. Dyke The Huband Family Mr C.S. Lyon ANNUAL APPEAL AT OVER $125,000 Mr G.M. and Mrs P.A. Brown Mr A. Eady and Ms D. Brown Mr T.R. Hughes and Ms B.L. Adams Mr D.A. and Mrs R. Lyon Mrs D.K. and Mr S.H. Burridge Mr J.R. Earl and Mrs G.L. O'Halloran Mr A. Hutchison and Mrs M. Mr R. and Mrs L. Manthel Grammar’s best teachers will benefit this One of the giving options is to buy a Please give online today at www. Malietoa-Hutchison Mr P. and Mrs M. Burton Mr A.J. Elton Ms J. Marris year from the very generous response personalised plaque to be placed on agsdonate.co.nz or call our Development Mr A.L. Hutchison Mrs A. and Mr P. Callesen Mr J. Espie Dr G.N. Marshall of our community, who have donated one of the heritage hall forms in the Office on 623 5400 x 671. This year’s Mr A.J. Ingram Mr B.W.A. and Mrs V. Cammell Judge T.H. and Mrs R.E. Everitt Mrs S. Marshall Mr R.G. Jackson over $125,000 to the School’s Academic Main Hall. A number of families have annual appeal will close on Monday 31 Dr D.G. Campbell Mr S. Faire and Ms M. Faigan Mr G. and Mrs K. Matheson Mr A.R. Jaffe Endowment Fund. taken up this option; some to celebrate October. Mrs A. Cao and Mr T. Bao Mr D.L. Fairgray Ms L. Matheson Mr G.L. Johns multiple generations having gone through Dr G.P. Carden Mr J.H.B. and Mrs M. Farmiloe Mr J.T. Mathews and Mrs A.S. Kurian “We’re delighted with this incredible Mr M.C. and Mrs P.A. Jones Grammar, while others wanted to mark Dr J.S. Carnachan Mr J.L. Fearon Dr R.P. and Dame Lesley Max response,” says Headmaster, Mr Tim Mr C.O. Jordan the successful conclusion of five years Sir Ron and Lady Carter Mr M.C.D. Fleming Mr N.R.E. Maylor O’Connor. “With these funds we can Mr G. Jordan of schooling for their Form 7 sons. Ms K. Chadderton Dr G.A. and Mrs S. Foote Mr J.C. McCallum Mr I. Kalache and Ms N. Bilani either give a new award to an additional Mr C.F. Chai and Ms M. Shi Mr J.P. Foote Mr P.D. McConnell Once again, all of these funds go to the Mr H.G. and Mrs G. Kasper teacher this year or look to increase the Mrs K. Chan and Mr T.L. Lam Mr R. and Mrs Z. Foote Mr K.W. McDonald Academic Endowment Fund. Mr W.J. and Mrs R. Kermode value of some of our established awards. Mr M. Chang and Mrs H. Wong Mr W.A. Foster Dr A.J. and Mrs B. McKinnon Mr J.K. and Mrs C. Kernohan Either way, this substantial amount will We are hugely appreciative of our many Mr S. Chapman and Ms M. Graves Mr A.J. and Mrs A. Fraser Mrs S. and Mr S.P. McMahon Mr R.G. and Mrs M. Keys help us build our Academic Endowment donors, both from this year and in past Ms A. Chen and Mr S. Mao Mr A.M. Fraser The Rt Hon Sir D.W. and Lady Mr M. Killip Fund and continue to reward our top- years. There is still time to join them in Dr J. Chen and Dr G. Zhang Mr J.N. and Mrs E. Fraser McMullin Mr A. and Mrs A. King Mr J. Chen and Mrs L. Yu Mr S.C. and Mrs J. Fredricson Mr R.A. Melville performing teachers in perpetuity.” supporting our best teachers. Ms M.J. Kirton Mr N.G. Miles

28 AD AUGUSTA OCTOBER 2016 OCTOBER 2016 AD AUGUSTA 29 Celebrating 150 years

WHILE THE SCHOOL’S 150TH BIRTHDAY IN 2019 LOOKS A LONG WAY OFF FOR SOME, THOSE WORKING BEHIND THE SCENES HAVE BEEN BUSY.

As outlined in previous reports, the Boys who play basketball, rugby and game was played as passionately as 150th Project’s structure consists of five cricket today are quite stunned to see squash, and was governed by its own key pillars: Capital, Heritage, Events, photos of the old stone courts that terminology, rules and rituals.” Fundraising and Communications. The doubled as the boundary between the Sadly, the courts were demolished in a Capital project addresses future building, School and the Mount Eden prison below. piecemeal fashion between 1967 and Heritage covers Auckland Grammar It represents a pastime that wasn’t loyal 1990. First, 22 courts were trimmed School’s rich history and global influence, to any particular sports discipline, save to seven in 1967, to make way for the Events will shape how the 150th is being quick off the mark with ragged Library addition in 1969, and then the celebrated in 2019, Fundraising will feed tennis balls – especially when they went Technology Block in 1984. Finally, in 1990, these five pillars, and Communications over the top of the court into the prison the remainder were removed to make has and will continue to share this story. quarry. Anecdotes include prisoners way for the English Block. being asked to throw them back. It often Projects like the Old Boy film series worked, but on occasion a rock would sail By all accounts, the stone that created are truly inspiring examples of blending through the air instead. the fives courts came to symbolise a heritage with storytelling, which is what great deal more about Auckland Grammar our Communications team is seeking to Tom Schnackenberg ‘58, one of the first than simply a fast-paced ball sport. do. So far, five Old Boys have been filmed Old Boys we were lucky enough to film, and their memories archived; five more was a keen player – he’d play before and Old Boys might be interested to hear, gentlemen are in the process of being after school each day, and was clearly however, that the game is experiencing immortalised on film. game enough to retrieve balls from out of something of a revival in the United bounds areas. Kingdom. While it’s unlikely we’ll ever It has been a privilege to be privy see fives courts reinstated at Auckland to the reminiscences of men who But Grammarian accounts of the game Grammar School, word has it that the count Grammar as a vital part of their are scarce. Hence, we were delighted to game could pop up in the exciting spread development as people. It has also been come across a rich account in the School of events that celebrate this School’s amusing. One of the most intriguing Register by Old Boy Jack Leigh ’45. Leigh great history. Watch this space! subjects to emerge while filming has really captured the popularity of the game been the once hyperpopular game of and its lofty position in the daily activities fives. The handball name originates from at Grammar: the number of digits on one hand, as “As far as is known, no other New well as the British slang term for a fist: a Scott Milne ‘69 Zealand school has courts on the majestic bunch of fives. 150th Establishment Chair scale of those at Grammar where the

Clockwise from top left: The original fives courts; gun practice beside the courts; Grammar wishes to extend sincere young men waiting patiently for their turn; today’s version of the game – handball; thanks to the School’s founding 150th and a number of the courts being demolished in 1967 to make way for the Project sponsors. extension to the Library as part of the 1969 Centennial project.

30 AD AUGUSTA OCTOBER 2016 OCTOBER 2016 AD AUGUSTA 31 NOTICES

TERM DATES FOR TERM 4 2016 GIFTS FOR LEAVERS, FAMILY AND FRIENDS Monday 10 October Term 4 begins Tuesday 11 October CIE examinations start 1) A Taste of Grammar $45 Colours Assembly/Final day for Bring back the memories with every bite. This cookbook includes Friday 14 October CIE students 150 recipes submitted by Grammar families, compiled by Monday 24 October Labour Day (Monday holiday) internationally acclaimed chef, Anthony Hoy Fong ‘91. Formatted in line with the School year, with each term representing one of Wednesday 9 November NCEA examinations start the four seasons, its recipes reflect the young men and families Thursday 1 December Prizegiving and end of Term 4 from over 50 different ethnicities who make up the fabric of Grammar today. Essential for a Grammar man’s kitchen.

2) 1 2 Leaver’s Ring $115 Wear your Grammar pride… literally. The memento ring is sterling silver with the Grammar Lion featured in the shield. 3) Hall Form $3,000-$6,000 Old Boys’ News Become a permanent daily part of Auckland Grammar School’s living history while maintaining Grammar’s ongoing commitment to academic excellence. Secure naming rights to one of the unique heritage Hall Forms that sit in the Great Hall, and have a personalised WELCOME TO THE OLD BOYS’ SECTION OF AD AUGUSTA. brass plaque attached to the front of your chosen form. The plaque will feature the Grammar logo and your name or your family’s name with a notation in support of the Auckland Grammar School Foundation Trust’s Academic Endowment Fund. With fewer than As always, the Old Boys’ Association is headmaster, and appreciates the support ANNUAL DINNER AND 120 Hall Forms available, this is a limited opportunity. actively involved in providing support to of the Purewa Trust in this venture. AUGUSTA AWARDS 3 the School and Old Boys alike, acting as 4) Justin Boroughs print $295 a conduit for Old Boys to be connected NEW DATABASE This flagship event is on Friday, 28 Keep Grammar front of mind with a piece of art. ‘Beaneath the to the School and their old School mates. AND MEMBERSHIP October. We look forward to recognising Arches’ and ‘The Taj’ are limited edition prints by Art Master Some of our activities since the May SOFTWARE PROJECT three remarkable Old Boys with Augusta Justin Boroughs, bringing to life the historic buildings of Grammar. issue of Ad Augusta have included: Awards. This will be a great opportunity The vendor selection process has been Each rendition is printed on high quality rag paper, and numbered to catch up with old friends and we look completed and work commences in and signed by Justin. Sized at 500mm x 380mm, these prints are FORM 6 LEADERSHIP forward to seeing you all there. October, with go-live scheduled for the purchased unframed, and can be delivered directly to your home. AWARDS 4 5 start of 2017. To recap, this software OUR NEW CONTACT The Form 6 Leadership Awards were 5) Main Block Vintage $150 will have the benefit of noticeably DETAILS presented in August at assembly when Bottled for the centenary of the Main Block in April 2016, this improving our contact with Old Boys, will W.R. Pretty 6E, W. Wang 6A and A.G. The Association has moved premises. commemorative Chardonnay and Merlot-Cabernet are a valuable provide valuable support to the 150th Wyllie 6B were worthy recipients. programme, and improve the quality of We are now at Suite 3, 170 Parnell Road. addition to every cellar. Endorsed by celebrity chef Ray McVinnie, You can email us at [email protected]. and with a label painted by Art Master Justin Boroughs, the ’JOINT VENTURE’ our data to the benefit of both the School and the Association. A state-of-the-art nz, or call us on (09) 354 5001. Grammar wine can be a tabletopper showpiece or an item to be FUNDRAISERS WITH cellared until Grammar’s sesquicentennial in 2019. website will enable Old Boys to keep in Finally, on behalf of the Executive, my CURRENT STUDENTS touch with each other directly, find lost deepest thanks to the OBA’s Executive 6) Auckland Grammar Blanket $95 This winter the Association has joined friends, register their details, book events Secretary Cynthia Morris who recently Grace your cold flat with a warm reminder of Grammar. High forces with the students, and their and catch up on news. decided to move on after four years’ quality polar fleece embroidered with the Auckland Grammar crest. combined efforts raised nearly $6,000 OLD BOYS’ ONLINE SHOP wonderful service. Tireless, talented and worth of food for the Auckland City Mission loyal, Cynthia will be greatly missed, and

6 Life Membership of the AGSOBA $600 and over $4,000 for the repair of Sir This is at http://grammaroldboys.co.nz/ we wish her all the best. The Auckland Grammar School Old Boys’ Association aims shop. Please don’t hesitate to visit if Edmund Hilary’s station hut in Antarctica. Per Angusta Ad Augusta to ensure that the opportunities and benefits of a Grammar you’d like to take up membership of the education extend beyond the School years. Become a Life J.W. TIBBS GRAVESTONE Association or buy a limited edition print Member, foster the friendships and connections that developed REFURBISHMENT of ‘The Taj’ by renowned artist, Justin during School years, and stay in touch with news of the School. Boroughs. The Association donated $1,500 to For more information, please call Anna Simpson the refurbishment of the obelisk and Martin Price ’76 on (09) 623 5639 or email [email protected] gravesite of this former Grammar President, Old Boys’ Association

32 AD AUGUSTA OCTOBER 2016 OCTOBER 2016 AD AUGUSTA 33 2016 Augusta Awards

THE ANNUAL AUGUSTA AWARDS RECOGNISE THE OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS AND EXCEPTIONAL QUALITIES OF GRAMMAR OLD BOYS. THE RECIPIENTS ARE AN INSPIRATION TO THE NEXT GENERATION OF GRAMMAR GRADUATES AND TO OUR WIDER COMMUNITY.

SERVICE SIR MICHAEL FRIEDLANDER ’49 CNZM, KNZM Sir Michael Friedlander’s services to philanthropy were recognised when he was made Knight Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit in June 2016. This prestigious award comes after a lifetime as a successful property investor who used his resources to reinvest in local communities.

Michael set up the Friedlander Foundation in the 1960s and has continued to use the Foundation as a vehicle to assist businesses, SPORT, SERVICE & ACADEMIA ACADEMIA organisations and youth in Auckland. The Foundation for Youth EMERITUS PROFESSOR DAVID GERRARD EMERITUS PROFESSOR MURRAY Development, Outward Bound and Youthtown are just a few of ’58 CNZM, OBE MEIKLE ’52 the organisations that have benefitted from the generosity of the Friedlander Foundation. Research programmes in regenerative and David Gerrard is an academic, Olympian and Commonwealth Professor Murray Meikle is a highly regarded Emeritus Professor stem cell medicine for children with severe conditions have also been swimming gold medallist, and an Emeritus Professor of Sports of Orthodontics. His vast experience and research in the field of funded by the Foundation. Medicine at the University of Otago. dental surgery has seen him work in some of the world’s most prestigious academic institutions. Michael came to Grammar in 1949 and was described by his teachers as David was a member of the Grammar swimming team and took being “an earnest student”. He enjoyed playing both softball and rugby. the gold medal placement in the School’s competition. This At Grammar, Murray’s teachers noticed his strong capability proved to be an indicator of his achievements in swimming to in the field of science. This interest and ability in science come, as he later represented New Zealand at both the 1962 eventually led him to gain his DDSc (Doctor of Dental Science) Commonwealth Games and the 1964 Olympics in butterfly. from the University of Otago, and later his Doctor of Philosophy Following his retirement from competition, Gerrard remained from Cambridge University, UK. From there, he moved into involved with Team New Zealand Swimming as a team doctor research and teaching, starting as an assistant professor at the and eventually became the Chef De Mission for the 1994 University of British Columbia and later becoming a researcher Auckland Grammar School Old Boys’ Association Commonwealth Games and the 1996 Olympics. at Cambridge University. After studying medicine in Otago, specialising in Sports Medicine, Murray went on to become Head of the Department of ANNUAL DINNER David undertook medical research in injury prevention, bioethics Orthodontics and Paediatric Dentistry at the United Medical and and anti-doping strategies. This specialist research led him to a Dental Schools of Guy’s and St. Thomas’s Hospital, University & AUGUSTA AWARDS position with the World Anti-Doping Agency, where he advised on of London. For 20 years, he was also a research scientist at A night of celebration and camaraderie Therapeutic Use Exemption. He also chairs Drug Free Sport New Strangeways Research Laboratory, Cambridge. He has received a Zealand as well as the New Zealand Drowning Prevention Council. number of academic accolades and special awards. His published works and books highlight his commitment to growing the global Friday 28 October, Eden Park In 1995, David was awarded the OBE for his outstanding services body of knowledge in this specialised field and demonstrate why 5.45PM AGM | 6PM Reception | 7PM Dinner & Awards to sports medicine and sport. He went on to become Associate he is held in such high esteem by his peers. Register now: [email protected] | GrammarOBA Dean of the School of Medicine, and Associate Professor of Sports Medicine at the University of Otago. In 2007, he was made a At Grammar, Murray was a keen and highly capable rugby Proudly sponsored by ASB with complimentary wine provided Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit in the Queen’s player, and a member of the 1st XV in 1956. Subsequently, he by Coopers’ Creek (wine included in ticket price). Birthday Honours, and in 2014 he was promoted to Professor. played representative rugby, was selected for the New Zealand of this year’s event. Universities team, and made the final All Blacks’ trial in 1963.

34 AD AUGUSTA OCTOBER 2016 OCTOBER 2016 AD AUGUSTA 35 OLD BOYS’ SPORT

1966 1ST XV REUNION AGSOBA Leadership Awards On Saturday, 5 August, over 40 members of the 1965-66 Grammar and Sacred Heart College 1st XV teams gathered to celebrate their half-century milestone. The day was fittingly chosen to coincide with the 2016 match between the two FORM 6 LEADERSHIP AWARDS schools’ 1st XVs, won this year by a very strong SHC team. Each year the Auckland Grammar School Old Boys’ Association Surprisingly 1965 was the last time SHC won the Auckland gives three awards to Form 6 students, in recognition of a Secondary Schools Championship (Grammar was runner-up), with student’s potential to lead. Grammar winning the championship in 1966. Grammar’s two All Blacks from the team, Bruce Gemmell ’64 and Lawrie Knight ’63, This year’s awards were presented at Assembly to William Pretty were both in attendance and a real highlight was the presence of 6E, Woojin Wang 6A and Aaron Wyllie 6B, by Mr Craig Pryor ‘87, Grammar coach Colin Pascoe’s widow Judy and Brother Michael, a member of the Old Boys’ Association Executive. SHC coach and at 87 years old, still reliving the matches with A hardworking and determined student, William consistently acute recall. applies himself in all areas of School life, and has been involved Both matches were torrid and close fought, with Grammar with cricket, lawn bowls, World Vision and the Animal Rights winning 15-3 in ’65 followed by a 6-6 draw in ’66. Old Boy, Don Group, while also being the assistant coach of the Under 14 Cotter ’61, recalls the standout highlight of the ’65 match being Rugby team this year. William has aspirations of becoming a Roger Whatman ’60, “surely one of Grammar’s finest never-to- successful leader in the business world who genuinely cares for be-an-All Black players, kicking all Grammar’s points with five drop the wellbeing of the team members he works with. goals – one penalty and four field goals.”

Woojin is a vibrant and committed young man who has immersed With some players meeting up for the first time since their school himself in the wider school life by being an active member of days, the afternoon and evening was a special occasion, with the Duke of Edinburgh Awards, Symphony Orchestra, Asian many commenting on just where the years had gone! Mention Cultural Group Tutoring, Amnesty International, Virtuosi, String was made of the six members of the two Grammar teams who Quartet, World Vision and the leader of the Humans of Grammar have subsequently passed away – the two popular Tongans, Josh committee. Woojin hopes to continue to develop as a leader so Liavaa ’63 and Joe Moengangongo ’62 (who attended Grammar that he can eventually be in a position to use these skills to help from the Tongan hostel in St Andrew’s Road, Epsom), brothers those around him. Ian ’61 and Grant Turner ’62 (both, sadly, within a few years of A keen sportsman, Aaron has had regular involvement in both leaving Grammar), Gavin Wylie ’61 and John Rex ’61. mountain biking and cycling, is a committed member of Amnesty The catch-up was regarded as a great success, made even more International, and was a Sports Colours recipient in 2015 for enjoyable by having the SHC team present on the day. cycling. Aaron intends to develop his leadership skills so that he can adapt to any scenario he is faced with in the future. OLD BOYS VS GRAMMAR 1ST XI HOCKEY Former Grammar Head Prefect and 1st XV Rugby captain, Murray Wilson ‘62 (on right) with Kerry Coleman from Sacred MARTIN CROWE LEADERSHIP AWARD From left: Mr Craig Pryor ‘87, Alex Wyllie, Woojin Wang, William The Old Boys had a chance to play the Grammar 1st XI twice in Heart College. Pretty and Headmaster, Mr Tim O’Connor. its annual fixture for the Ryan Archibald Cup. The first match took The Old Boys’ Association is pleased to donate a new trophy to place on Friday, 19 August, but with most of the Grammar 1st the School to be awarded at the annual prize-giving each year. XI away sick it was declared to be a social match. Following the The Martin Crowe Leadership Award will be given to an aspiring Old Boys’ initial win, everyone joined together at the new hockey leader in Form 5. All students in this year will be considered across pavilion café to enjoy some food put on by the Old Boys. all aspects of curricular and extracurricular activity. The award will Friday, 9 September came around and all the players were ready go to the student who is considered to have significant leadership for the official match. Old Boy Steve Bone ’93 was there to skills and potential based on the School’s values of integrity, capture the game and to record the Old Boys taking back their excellence, respect, courage, pride, commitment and humility. cup 4-3, after the School’s win last year. It was a great family This remembrance is a most fitting tribute to a fine Old Boy affair, with Jaishri Mudaliar ’02 playing against his brother Krishan and active supporter of the School. Martin was highly regarded ’12. The boys were all lucky enough to have Grammar Old Boy as a values-based leader in School life, cricket, business and and Olympian Ryan Archibald ’93, just back from the 2016 Rio broadcasting and, after his cricketing career, he went on, as Olympics, join them on the hockey turf – a memorable addition to both a business mentor and coach, to help others fulfil their the annual fixture! leadership potential. Top, members of the Old Boys 1st XI at half time and above, both Top: Grammar Prefect Martin Crowe with former Headmaster, Sir the Old Boys’ and 1st XI teams with Master in Charge of Hockey, John Graham, and above: at Wellington’s Basin Reserve. Mr John Bonneywell (far right).

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International Gatherings

THIS YEAR’S GRAMMAR GET-TOGETHERS IN AUSTRALIA, THE UNITED STATES AND LONDON SAW A WIDE RANGE OF GRAMMAR OLD BOYS ATTEND WITH THEIR FRIENDS AND PARTNERS. 3 4

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MELBOURNE AND SYDNEY SAN FRANCISCO, NEW YORK 1) The San Francisco get-together was held at the AND LONDON Metropolitan Club. 2) Grammar Old Boys Graham Painter At each of the Australian events, Headmaster Mr Tim with older Old Boys very useful. The ‘golden moment’ was ‘55, Quentin Hills ‘71 and James Deaker ‘86 in San O’Connor provided a brief overview of Grammar activities, when event security guard, Peiolani Tu’ipulotu ’84 realised It was a pleasure to meet with so many Grammar Old Boys Francisco. 3) Distinguished artist and Grammar Old Boy which was followed by much discussion about the state that he was providing a service to his old School. After and friends at our annual global gatherings in San Francisco, Max Gimblett ’50 ONZM shows the guests how he creates of education and how the School is managing such issues his shift, he joined the attendees, and found three other New York and London. his Sumi ink drawings. 4) Headmaster Mr Tim O’Connor as population growth, demographic change, ensuring high Old Boys from his year. It was a very special reunion, as While it was a small affair in San Francisco, another group with Old Boys (from left) Ollie Webb ‘06, David Max ‘93, academic standards and, of course, how the 1st XV is faring. Tu’ipulotu has not been back to New Zealand for 30 years. of Old Boys met with the Headmaster at a luncheon hosted Henry Watt ‘08, David Jiang ‘09 and George Helsby ‘10 at Max Gimblett’s gallery. 5) Sir Lockwood Smith with The Melbourne event was hosted by Old Boy Lloyd 1) Old Boys David McIlraith ’74, President of the Old Boys’ by Old Boy Ben Goodger ‘93, at Google’s main campus. In Adele and Richard Buchanan ’61 and Lady Buchanan at Baggott ’67, a partner with Minter Ellison. Lloyd has played Association Martin Price ’76 and David Beguely ’73 at our New York, Old Boy and internationally-renowned artist Max the London gathering. 6) Grammar Old Boys and guests in a significant role in the rejuvenation of the Melbourne Melbourne gathering. 2) It was fantastic to see a number of Gimblett ‘50 offered his studio as the venue and guests London listen to Sir Lockwood Smith speak about Augusta docklands. Some 30 Old Boys from various cohorts enjoyed Grammar Old Boys at our event in Melbourne. 3) A group watched him give a Sumi ink painting demonstration. The Awardee Emeritus Professor Murray Meikle ’52. sharing Grammar stories and networking. of Grammar Old Boys, including Andrew McCowan ’93 (far next morning, the Headmaster shouted coffee at Kiwi- right) at our event in Sydney. 4) The Sydney event included a coffee shop Happy Bones, with Old Boys from as far away “These events are not just about Grammar,” said Mrs HONG KONG large group of our recent leavers, including (from left) Harrison as Trinidad making their way to lower Manhattan. Amanda Stanes, Director of Advancement. “We recognise Uffindell ’03, Campbell Thompson ’09, Jack Leggat ’09 Grammar Old Boys Gordon Andreassend ’48 and Dr Alex that there are business opportunities for our Old Boys and In London, the focus for the 60 guests was the Augusta (centre), 2013 Deputy Head Prefect Tom Rapson ’09 (second Ng ’93 are keen to build a group of Old Boys for networking by coming along, many create new networks which are of Awards presentation made by Old Boy and host, New right) and 2015 Head Prefect, Jamie Sandelin ‘11 (far right). and social engagement in Hong Kong. If you are interested benefit to them socially and professionally.” Zealand High Commissioner Rt Hon Sir Lockwood Smith in getting in touch with them, please email Gordon at Please visit our Facebook page for a full gallery of photos – ‘61 KNZM to Emeritus Professor Murray Meikle ‘52 for In Sydney, several younger Old Boys who are at university [email protected] or Alex at [email protected] search ‘Auckland Grammar School’. services to dentistry. also joined the group and found the opportunity to engage

38 AD AUGUSTA OCTOBER 2016 OCTOBER 2016 AD AUGUSTA 39 The Grammar Archives

THE SCHOOL’S RICH AND COLOURFUL HISTORY IS CAPTURED AND RECORDED WITH GREAT PASSION AND ATTENTION TO DETAIL.

Four of the student-run newspapers and magazines to have come out of Grammar; This distinctive blazer features three ‘The Opuscule’, ‘Lionlow’, the ‘Auckland Grammar School Bulletin’ and ‘Howler’. Grammar lions on its pocket.

THE STUDENTS’ VOICE In 1993 ‘Howler’ appeared, also in tabloid THE UNIQUE BLAZER form, and it contained interviews with WITH THREE LIONS Over the years, there have been several Headmaster, John Graham and John student-produced magazines and Grammar Archivist, Mr Paul Paton. The first badged cap was introduced in 1893 (left) was followed by a gold-trimmed version Morris, his successor, articles on the One of the blazers that has made its newspapers at Grammar. in 1957, known as the ‘bucket’ (centre). The boater (right) was worn until the 1930s. 125th celebrations, preparation for the way into our archival collection is one we The earliest one that we know of is ‘The renovation of the Main Block and an article know little about. Opuscule’ (Latin for ‘small work’). It about King’s and Grammar’s opposition 1957, and caps eventually disappeared Featuring three lions on the front pocket, GRAMMAR ARCHIVIST HOW THINGS HAVE came out in April 1929, 16 pages long to NZQA’s moves to abolish School altogether in the late 1960s, only to be this blazer was given to the School by CHANGED and bound in cotton – priced at 4 pence. Certificate and Bursary marks counting The School’s Archivist, Mr Paul Paton, reinstated as optional in recent years. Mrs Rose Copeland, widow of Allan D. towards the National Certificate. ‘Howler’ joined Grammar in 1988 as an English When Grammar was officially opened in It contained crudely drawn caricatures Copeland ‘25, who died in 1999. Allan seems to have folded after only a year. and Social Studies teacher. He appointed 1869, there was no special uniformity of While there have been moves for a and bad poetry, and it dared to call the was a Lieutenant Colonel in WWII and number of years to allow senior students himself as the School’s ‘honorary archivist’ dress – boys dressed variously in jackets, Second Master “Dellow”, and so was The publications which have stood the practised as a lawyer after the war. to wear trousers at School, this change at that time, because of a lifelong interest sailor suits, trousers and formal suits. ruthlessly supressed. test of time are those produced by the has never been implemented. Trousers Mrs Copeland believes the blazer’s in historic collectables and ephemera. In 1948 ‘Lionlow’, priced at 6 pence, students and the School in association Boaters were adorned with a blue and are worn only as part of the formal origins might relate to rugby, perhaps in appeared. It contained articles on sports, with one another. “I would gather up old photos and gold ribbon from 1890, a uniform cap was uniform for prefects when representing reference to the three Grammar schools essays, interviews with Old Boys, more memorabilia from around the School that worn from 1891, and in 1893, the new the School. The ‘School List’ goes back to 1882, of the time: Auckland Grammar School, might otherwise have been thrown out,” lion cap badge was introduced. bad poetry and advertisements. Despite and, as its name suggests, is essentially Mount Albert Grammar School and In fact, apart from a few minor changes, says Mr Paton. “In 1996, I was given the the income from advertising, it eventually a record of every class, team, group, Takapuna Grammar School. The full uniform of blue shirt, blue serge including those to the lion in 2014, today’s long room above C1 and C2 to store the folded in 1955. award, scholarships won and staff shorts and black stockings did not uniform remains very much as it was in Would anyone who knows anything about bulk of the archives, and over time the member, published annually. become compulsory for Form 3 and 4 The ‘Auckland Grammar School Bulletin’ the provenance of this blazer, please best material has ended up in a number of Edmund Hillary’s day in 1931. students until 1912, but at that stage appeared in tabloid form in 1985. Its The ‘Chronicle’, which was first published contact Paul Paton by email at glass cabinets around Grammar.” The walls of the School are lined with old Form 5 and 6 students were still allowed 40 sides were professionally laid out, in 1913, is a comprehensive publication [email protected] photographs and there are eight large Even today, Mr Paton still receives items “liberty in their dress”. and it contained all sorts of interesting put together by staff and students, which cases filled with memorabilia in the Hall, Paul would also be happy to receive any he has never seen before, such as blazers interviews, stories and comments, but covers all academic, sporting, cultural and It wasn’t until 90 years ago, in 1926, that Library and Science Block. We encourage Grammar memorabilia for our Archives with unusual badges belonging to Old despite most of the pages being half social activities, as well as articles about full uniform became compulsory for all students, staff, Old Boys and members of collection, especially with our 150th Boys, branding irons and silver School made up of ads, it seems to have run to clubs, societies, groups, travel, tours, students, and this uniform has remained the Grammar community to find out more celebrations coming up in 2019. representative badges. only three editions. outdoor education and Grammarians past largely unchanged. The small gold-rimmed about the School’s history by viewing and present. It also highlights students’ cap was replaced with the ‘bucket’ in these collections. poetry, prose, art and photography.

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Old Boys and 28 AGSOBA ANNUAL 18 OLD BOYS’ ROWING REUNION OCT DINNER AND NOV Friday 18 November from 5pm AUGUSTA AWARDS The Occidental Belgian Beer Café, Vulcan Lane students join forces Friday 28 October South Level 4 Lounge, Eden Park, Kingsland OLD BOYS VS KING’S OLD 5.45pm AGM, 6pm Reception 20 This year the Auckland Grammar School Old Boys’ Association has collaborated with the NOV COLLEGIANS TENNIS DAY 7pm Dinner and Awards students to raise nearly $6,000 worth of food for the Auckland City Mission, and over Sunday 20 November Visit http://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2016/old-boys- $4,000 for the repair of Sir Edmund Hillary’s station hut in Antarctica, through the ‘Fiver King’s College augusta-awards-and-annual-dinner/auckland/kingsland for Sir Ed’ campaign. Contact Barry Schmidt ’64 at to book tickets. [email protected] to join in. “The students put in a huge effort bringing both tinned foods and $5 notes to Grammar for these very worthy causes, and the Old Boys’ Association took up the challenge and GRAMMAR ART HOUSE TOUR OLD BOYS ROWING pledged to match them,” says President of the AGSOBA, Mr Martin Price. “We were 12 POST-GRADUATE NOV In association with Barfoot & Thompson 11 STUDY OVERSEAS delighted to be able to support the fundraising efforts of the students, and hope to be Friday 11 November - Launch event and auction - FEB able to do so again.” 6.30pm-9pm The Fulbright New Zealand Scholar Below, the One Can Two Can Appeal for the City Mission, and at bottom, Lady Hillary visits Saturday 12 Awards are to enable New Zealand the School during the ‘Fiver for Sir Ed’ campaign. November - academics, artists or professionals to Art House Tour lecture and/or conduct research at US - 10am-4pm institutions. A small number of awards Visit www. Saturday 11 February 2017 valued at up to US$37,500 are granted arthousetour. Lake Pupuke each year, for three to five months of co.nz for more Contact Stuart Lobb ’84 at [email protected] lecturing and/or research. information and to get involved. One of the awards on offer is the to buy tickets. Make sure you save this date! Fulbright Science and Innovation OLD BOYS VS KING’S Graduate Award, given to a promising 21

New Zealand graduate looking to TWENTY/20 TWILIGHT CRICKET FEB COLLEGE GOLF DAY undertake postgraduate study or 18 Tuesday 21 February 2017, from midday at Royal NOV Friday 18 November from 11.30am research at an American university in Grammar lower field Auckland Golf Club (Middlemore). Contact Mark fields targeted to support growth and Be in touch to express your interest and get more Sargent ’75 at [email protected] to play, innovation in New Zealand. information: [email protected] caddy or get involved. This year, Grammar Old Boy Henry Lane ‘02 received this award. Henry graduated from Victoria University of Wellington with a Bachelor of Science degree in 2011, before completing his Masters with First Class Honours in 2013.

Henry is now working towards his PhD in Zoology from the University of Otago. As part of this scholarship award, he will research the phylogeography of Bonamia (an oyster parasite) at the College of William and Mary, Virginia.

Henry received his award at Parliament in June, and currently works for the Ministry of Primary Industries in Wellington.

Above, Henry Lane ‘02, pictured centre with the US Ambassador to New Zealand Mark Gilbert (left) and Attorney General Chris Finlayson (right).

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RACING WITH TEAM NEW ZEALAND QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY HONOURS SILVER AT RIO Our Emirates Team New Zealand crew has a number of Grammar Old Boys This year, four Grammar Old Boys were recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Eight Grammar Old Boys represented New working hard to bring the America’s Cup home, including sailor Guy Endean ‘02 Honours for their achievements and service in their fields of expertise. We would Zealand at what turned out to be the country’s (pictured below), media and communications manager Hamish Hooper ‘92 like to congratulate: most successful Olympics ever, with cyclist and lawyer Russell Green ‘66. Sam Webster ’05 returning with a silver medal Knight Companions of the New Zealand Order of Merit: Sir Michael Friedlander ’49, for the Men’s Team Sprint event. Guy Endean ‘02, far left, celebrates a dramatic win on the Hudson River in May. CNZM for services to philanthropy and Sir Christopher Robert Mace ’57, CNZM for services to education and science. Our congratulations to Sam and all the other Grammar athletes who competed at Rio 2016 Officer of the NZ Order of Merit: Mr Peter Frank Haythornthwaite ’58 for – Aaron Gate ’04 (Cycling), Ryan Archibald ’93 services to design. and Shay Neal ’04 (Hockey), Richie Patterson The Queen’s Service Medal: Mr Neville Grant Haydon ’38 for services to horticulture. ’97 (Weightlifting), Akira ’09 and Rieko Ioane ’10 (Rugby Sevens) and Trent Jones ’08 (BMX).

EMERGING TALENT AWARD One of commercial real estate company JLL’s youngest industrial sales and leasing agents, Mitch Broderson ’05, has won the University of Auckland Emerging Talent Award. The award is given to a recent Bachelor of Property graduate who has had a significant impact on their company and the industry. Sam Webster ‘05, centre, with Ethan Mitchell Broderson was hired by JLL as a part-time assistant during his final year at and Eddie Dawkins. university, and worked his way up to become an agent once he obtained his Terry Leung ‘99, on left, with members of ‘Haere Mai degree. He won the JLL New Zealand Rising Star Award in 2013 and the JLL Taiko’. New Zealand Emerging Talent Award in 2014. JOE MCMANEMIN HIGH PERFORMANCE JAPANESE DRUMMING Nominated for the University of Auckland award because of his communication, leadership and mentoring skills, Broderson was noted as an SPORTS FUND PERFORMANCE excellent team player, a natural leader and a brilliant agent. In the May 2016 edition of Ad Augusta, we Grammar Old Boy Terry Leung ’99 studied Japanese Mitch Broderson ‘05, right, receiving his award from the University of Harrison Uffindell ‘03, Head of Growth at Tilt. profiled the School’s new Joe McManemin in Form 5 and is still very grateful to his teacher, Mr Auckland. High Performance Sports Fund, created as a Yeh, for revealing to him what an amazing country FORBES ASIA 30 UNDER 30 result of a generous $45,000 donation from the Japan is, “full of rich culture and surprises.” Old Grammarians Amateur Athletic Trust when Noted as a game changer and future leader by global business magazine Forbes is it was wound up in 2016. Terry first holidayed in Japan in 2014 with his wife Grammar Old Boy and finance and venture capitalist Harrison Uffindell ’03. He is and, on their return to Auckland, the pair joined the in good company, being listed alongside fellow New Zealanders Lydia Ko (Sports), While we mentioned trustee Alison Knowles Japanese drumming group ‘Haere Mai Taiko’. “Taiko Shay Wright (Social Entrepreneurship) and Nehe Milner-Skudder (Sports). (daughter of former Grammar Head Prefect drumming is very expressive in terms of sound and and Athletics Champion, John Taylor ‘42), we Harrison credits Grammar with giving him the early grit, determination and focus physical movement,” says Terry. “It’s become part of would also like to acknowledge Alison’s fellow that has stood him well in his career to date. Currently Head of Growth at start-up our life.” trustees – Brian Rivers (marathon runner and company Tilt.com, the fastest growing company in the crowdfunding space, he Grammar master 1971-1988 and Head of The group performed at the Aotea Centre on Fukuoka was previously a lawyer in Auckland, a management consultant in Sydney and co- Department, Science) and Nan Pulman (sister Day in late September, and is now set to perform two founder of a successful digital start-up. of Grammar Old Boys Chris ’75 and John ’76, hibiki concerts in Grammar’s Centennial Theatre on Spun out of Y Combinator three years ago, and backed with $70 million by who were both sprinters and members of the Sunday, 30 October at 2pm and 7pm. Hibiki translates Andreessen Horowitz, Naptser founder Sean Parker and others, Tilt.com has helped 1st XI football team). to ‘reverberation’ in English, and is a word which fits some 300,000 groups to get funding – from elementary schools in India to bobsled in well with the spirit of Taiko. The fund has been set up for the advancement teams in the Sochi Winter Olympics. Uffindell has a big job ahead – he is the sole of athletics and distance running at Grammar. Tickets are available on Eventfinda. team member in Asia for the San-Francisco based company.

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Grammar Families

THE EADY FAMILY WHEN THE FIRST EADY BOYS OF THE LEWIS EADY FAMILY LINE BEGAN THEIR ATTENDANCE AT AUCKLAND GRAMMAR SCHOOL IN THE EARLY 1900S, THEY LEWIS ROBERTS EADY ARTHUR EADY WILLIAM THOMAS EADY COULD NEVER HAVE IMAGINED THAT THEY WERE KICKING OFF A DYNASTY SPANNING OVER 70 YEARS AND THREE GENERATIONS – SOON TO BE FOUR.

Lewis Roberts Eady (founder of music TREVOR CLIFFORD KENNETH store Lewis Eady Limited in 1884) had five sons and one daughter, but it was only his youngest two sons, Cecil and Ray, who attended Grammar. OLAF NORMAN ARTHUR ’55 CLIFFORD ’52 RICHARD ’35 While the family jokes that you won’t find much reference to their names on the Scholars’ boards, if you delve into any volumes of Grammar’s history books, the Eady boys have taken up more than LEWIS ERNEST SYDNEY HERBERT EDWIN their fair share of pages when it comes to ALFRED ARTHUR LESLIE CECIL ’13 RAYMOND ’18 sports and the arts.

Cecil Eady, thought to be the first to blaze the trail, started his Grammar days at the LEWIS VIVIAN GEORGE BRUCE WARWICK School’s Symonds Street location. He JOHN ’31 ROBERTS ’33 GARTH ’39 ROBERTS ’39 SYDNEY ’47 was followed by Ray, the youngest of his generation, who took up the reins at the new Mountain Road site in 1918 – the ROBERT JOHN DONALD year of the end of WWI and the beginning The brothers went on to be successful however, becoming better known for GRAHAM ’50 RAYMOND ’53 GEOFFREY ’58 of the influenza epidemic. in their own businesses, with John their successes in the arts. Music, ultimately becoming President of the Old painting, design and drama were passions Ray proved to be an athletic juggernaut, Boys’ Association, and recognised for his that propelled them into their chosen setting the bar high as athletics champion contributions to music, the community professions, and each has been highly BRENT ALAN JOHN SCOTT BENJAMIN in 1921 and known as a speedy rugby and business by being awarded the awarded – John as a musician, Scott as a SYDNEY ’75 LEWIS ’82 RAYMOND ’86 DAVID ’89 winger. He must have been hard to catch ONZM in 2008. sculptor and Ben as an art director. because he became legendary for running the length of the field ‘in his undies’ to The third generation of the Lewis Eady John Eady Senior believes that over three score a try having lost his shorts in a line comprised John Eady Senior’s generations, Auckland Grammar School failed tackle attempt. sons – John ’82, Scott ’86 and Ben ’89. was responsible for building strong Not to be outdone by their father and character in the Eady family. When Ray’s sons Rob ’50, John ’53 and grandfather, all three boys represented Don ’58 joined the roll, it must have “Like thousands of other boys, the Grammar in athletics, swimming and been with a determination to reaffirm the Eadys can attribute a large portion of rugby. John, also a prefect, claimed strength of their DNA. All of them, like their life successes to lessons learnt, and The Lewis Eady side of the Eady family has had three generations of young men attend athletics champion, and Scott swimming their father, were exceptional athletes, the enthusiastic encouragement of the Grammar. Lewis’s brothers’ Arthur and William each had grandsons who attended the School. champion. Ben claimed a different representing the school in swimming, faculty at what has become one of the honour, being one of the last in the Opposite, clockwise from top left: Edwin Raymond Eady‘s class in 1918 (Ray is pictured top rugby and athletics. Each was a prefect country’s most iconic schools,” he says. country to get the cane, “sneaking in for row, fourth from the right); Ray later in life; brothers John ‘53, Rob ‘50 and Don ‘58; John’s sons and, in addition, Rob was an officer in the a final thwack within two days of corporal Time will tell what mark the next (fourth) John ‘82, Ben ‘89 and Scott ‘86, with their mother Kay Eady. Grammar cadets, John was Deputy Head punishment being abolished”. generation of Eady boys might leave in Boy and Don, athletics champion. the Auckland Grammar story. This generation displayed other talents,

46 AD AUGUSTA OCTOBER 2016 OCTOBER 2016 AD AUGUSTA 47 Obituaries

AUCKLAND GRAMMAR SCHOOL WOULD LIKE TO PASS ON ITS CONDOLENCES TO LOUIS ARTHUR (LOU) CLEMENTS ’50 CP ENG, JOHN F. ASTON ’56 THOSE FAMILIES WHO HAVE RECENTLY LOST A LOVED ONE. MIPENZ, RP SURV, MNZIS GRAEME M. AULD ’45 Lou attended Grammar from 1950-1954, was a Prefect and a steeplechase and mile champion. He went on to qualify as a surveyor. He worked on the Manapouri ROBERT J. BAIRD ’66 project before returning to Auckland and qualifying as a civil engineer. JOHN R. BALGARNIE ’63 Lou emigrated to South Africa for three years, where he worked on civil engineering PATRICK E. BARRY ’40 projects, and he later became an engineer with the Ports of Auckland. MARCUS J. BEAL ’41 On his retirement from the Ports, he set up his own surveying and engineering JOHN M. BOTTING ’45 consultancy, and in recent years lectured at both Unitec and the Manukau Institute of Technology. GEORGE A. BOURKE ’35 BRIAN J. CALDWELL ’40 TERENCE D. CHRISTIE ’49 HARRY JOHN KERR ’63 OSTJ, QSM WILLIAM F. CLARK ’62 A School Prefect and Head Hostel Prefect while at Grammar, Dr John Kerr was awarded the Grammar Torch of Tradition in 1967. He went on to give 40 RHYS R. COCHRANE ’05 years’ service to the Hawke’s Bay District Health Board as a house surgeon, GP BRIAN O. COLE ’44 anaesthetist, GP obstetrician and an occupational physician. He received the Order STUART COOKE ’45 of St John and was a founding member of the Rescue Helicopter Trust. COLIN M. DENNES ’32 In the 1990s, Dr Kerr volunteered to help restore cyclone-hit Samoa’s health and infrastructure. He was a Fellow of the Faculty of Occupational Medicine of the DAVID F. EAST ’42 Royal College of Physicians (Ireland), a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians JOHN A. FARRELL ’47 of Ireland and a recipient of the John Stoke Award for Excellence in Occupational Medicine Practice. John was recognised with the Queen’s Service Medal in the JOHN B. GILBERT ’42 2014 New Year Honours. BRUCE G. HARDIE ’61 DONALD A. HARLAND ’44 LINDSAY ERNE ADAMS ’28 KENWYN (KEN) DOUGLAS TATHAM GLYN R. JUDSON ’54 Lindsay was Grammar’s oldest Old Boy when he passed away DONALD M. MAISEY ’46 SHORES ’41 REGINALD T. KOEFOED ’52 on Thursday 19 May this year. Born in 1914, he would have been A very active member of the AGSOBA and president of the A Devonport boy who caught the ferry every day, Don excelled academically and 102 in July. association in 1980, Ken attended every function for 50 years. in sports in his years at Grammar. Gym leader, 1st XV 1949, boxing and cricket KEVIN R. LANE ’66 were his main sports and he was very proud of his Auckland Grammar heritage in Lindsay attended Grammar from 1928-1931. He was a Senior He was a worthy scholar during his years at Grammar, and LAWRENCE D. POPE ’42 went on to have a long and distinguished career in civil and later life. Gymnastics leader and was awarded a Williamson Scholarship BRIAN JOHN PREBBLE ’45 in 1931. An excellent swimmer (until well into his 90s), he was structural engineering. A doyen of the New Zealand wine industry with first Montana and then Corbans MALCOLM R. RANKIN ’39 also passionate about jogging. Lindsay went on to become a In 1956, Ken became a principal of Babbage Shores and Andrell as General Manager, he was awarded the New Zealand Wine Institute Medal of New Zealand Army Major and was later the founding principal of and for more than 50 years, he oversaw its transition from civil Honour for his services to wine exports to markets worldwide. Don was one of HAROLD S. RENNIE 31 life’s characters, outgoing and a very entertaining host. The 1949 Chronicle 1st Glendowie College. and structural engineering to an industry-leading multidisciplinary JOHN M. SCHULZE ’57 XV comment sums him up best when it notes, ”... Maisey proved himself to be a A past president of the New Zealand Post-Primary Teachers’ practice. During his tenure, he worked on a wide range of forward of unusual courage and dash.” MALCOLM D. SMITH ’34 Association, Lindsay was passionate about local secondary landmark projects throughout New Zealand, including the schools being the hub of the community, and until recently he Commonwealth Games swimming venue at Henderson. The NESBIT N. STANTON ’38 had been trying to promote the vital role of such schools in New Henderson Pool complex and associated Commonwealth Games MAURICE H. THOMSON ’40 Zealand society. bowls venue put Babbage projects on the world stage and MURRAY TANNER ’38 established a reputation for excellence. RICHARD L. F. WILKS ’37 A Prefect and member of the 1st XV Rugby team and 1st XI Cricket team during his Lindsay had a long connection with Grammar. His father and his CLIFFORD R. WILLIAMS ’39 father’s twin were also Old Boys, as were his son and grandson. Ken served as an executive of the Association of Consulting time at Grammar, Murray went on to become a lawyer. A first-class trumpet and His brother, Dudley Adams, was on the Grammar staff for almost Engineers, New Zealand (1963-72), including two as Association flugel horn player with a great love of jazz music, he was a member and trustee of DEREK F. WILLIAMSON ’42 Chairman, and six years as a member of the Council of the the Herne Bay Jazz and Blues Club. Murray led a number of big jazz bands over the 40 years (from 1932-1970) and was Head of Chemistry. CECIL WINSTONE ’42 Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand (1972-77). years and played at several large balls in the Grammar Hall.

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