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All efforts have been made to ensure Aeran Tapnio this document is an accurate and fair representation of the events at Nelson College in 2018. Thank you to all the contributors and I hope you enjoy it.

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Staff 4 Headmaster's Address 10 Prizegiving 12 Board of Trustees Report 17 Head Boy Address 18 PTA 19 Old Boys 20 Colours 22 Junior Prizegiving 23 Refugee Community 24 From Colombia to Nelson 26 Cultural Diversity 27 Howard Mo Leadership and Mentoring 28 Philosophy Trip 29 Prefects 30 House Reports 31 Year 12 Design 36 Year 13 Photography 37

DESIGN Media Studies 38 Geography 39 Genesis Clayton Jacob Barber Y13 Technology 40 Food and Hospitality 42 Commerce 42 Mathematics 43 International 44 Whānau 46 Tourism 47 Co Curricular 48 Aeran Tapnio Mataki 52 Outdoor Education 54 Performing Arts 56 Library 58 History 59 Music 60 Y13 ART English 63 Peru Trip 64 Sport 66 School Roll 83 Year 12 Ball 88 Year 13 Homerooms 89 Baily Dixon Y13 Year 13 Ball 93 Jakob Neal DESIGN

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Back Row: Simon Field, Robin Ringwood, Stephen Knoef, Glenn Bussell, Luke Toynbee, Alex Crisp, Mark Chamberlain, Ryan Walsh, Susan Edwards, Sam Currie, Robert Anderson, Jamie Brown Second Row: Grant Billcliff, Richard Townsend, Tony Allen, Paul Sersen, Brett Mochan, Paul Daubney, Gail Samson, Stu McLean, Nick Withers, Fiona McCabe, Quinton Gately, Richard Brudvik-Lindner, Sarah Watts, Peter Gillin Third Row: Trudy Byers, Gordon McKenzie, Peter Grigg, Shane Colman, Catherine Staig, Kirk Milligan, Phil Costley, Bob Casey, Deborah Kelly, Annabelle Zeeman, David van der Velden, Vaughan Watson, Leonie Keyse, Paula Smith, Kevin Gledhill, Tess Eden, Samme Hippolite, Alethea Stove Fourth Row: Catherine Elliott, Colleen Croft, Alex Hassan, Heledd Restall, Sandra Cahill, Shellee Hall, Helen Allan, Christina Naughton, Jackie Newport, Chris Phillips, Deborah Stuart, Sylvia Nevin, Joanne Barnes, Chris Wensley, Julie McIntosh, Pauline Schurmann, Jennifer Neale, Glenys Rait, Susan Sturrock Front Row: Johnnie Fraser, Leigh Gray, Stuart Roxburgh, David Purdie, Richard Nott, Wayne Hippolite, Chris Franklin, Jennifer Arai, Brian Hore, Gary O’Shea, Ron Kelly, Jarrod Aberhart, Kay McKenzie, Kieran Cleary, Kevin Burgess, John Francis, Simon Mardon, Julian Daly, Sharon Lukitau-Ngaamo.

SENIOR STAFF SCHOOL GUIDANCE COUNSELLORS Gary O’Shea Headmaster Heledd Restall Counsellor Tim Tucker Deputy Headmaster Simon Field Counsellor Brian Hore Deputy Principal Ron Kelly Deputy Principal Jarrod Aberhart Assistant Principal TEACHING STAFF AND AREA(S) OF RESPONSIBILITY Chris Allen (on leave 2018) HOD Physics BOARD OF TRUSTEES Helen Allan Mathematics/Computing Dennis Christian Chairman Michelle Anderson Boarding Tutor/Business Studies/ Andy Wotton (from start 2018) Deputy Chair Careers Passport Pam Ewan Trustee Neil Anderson HOD Health Deleece Hall Trustee Robert Anderson Physical Education Andy Wotton Trustee Jennifer Arai SENCO & Learning Support/HOD Careers Passport/ John Rollston Trustee TIC Japanese Fiona McCabe Staff Trustee Stuart Bathan (on leave 2018) Commerce Thomas Zohrab (from 9/17 to 9/18) Student Trustee Stanley Page-Bates (from 9/18) Student Trustee Grant Billcliff HOD Matakitaki Lodge/EOTC Co-ordinator/Science & Physical Education Olivia Hall (from 9/18) Co-opted Māori Rep Jamie Brown Assistant HOD Physical Education Sandra Gargiulo Secretary Richard Brudvik-Lindner GATMO Coordinator/Social Sciences Gary O’Shea Headmaster Kevin Burgess HOF Arts DEANS Clare Butler HOD ESOL Richard Capenerhurst HOD Computing Tess Eden Year 9 Graeme Peake Year 10 Mark Chamberlain Science Simon Powrie Year 11 Kieran Cleary HOF Technology Helen Allan Year 12 Jesse Clifton Visual Arts Sharon Lukitau-Ngaamo Year 13 Phil Costley Assistant HOD Mathematics/Principals Nominee Alex Crisp Assistant HOD Mathematics HOUSE MASTERS Colleen Croft Lexia/English Neil Anderson Chaytor Sam Currie HOD Chemistry Quinton Gately Robinson Julian Daly Assistant HOD Technology Alex Hassan Monro Paul Daubney TIC Trade Building Sharon Lukitau-Ngaamo Fell Tess Eden Physical Education/Health/Social Studies Simon Mardon Barnicoat Catherine Elliot Specialist Classroom Teacher/English David Purdie Domett Braden Faavae English David van der Velden Kahurangi John Francis HOF Mathematics

4 NELSONIAN Chris Franklin HOF Physical Education Chris Phillips Careers/Gateway/Trades Academy Coordinator Johnnie Fraser HOF Science/HOD Biology Rachel Purdie (Terms 2 and 3) Careers Advisor Diane Garside English Leigh Riley (Terms 2 and 3) ELL Learning Support Mentor Stephen Garside HOD Outdoor Education Betty Sammes ELL Learning Support Mentor Quinton Gately HOD Food Technology Evelyn Thompson ELL Learning Support Mentor Emma Gillyon ESOL Margaretta Trewavas Learning Support Mentor Kevin Gledhill Accounting Peter Grigg Sports Coordinator/Physical Education PREPATORY SCHOOL Joe Haddon Science Richard Nott Head Teacher Shellee Hall Refugee Coordinator Glenn Bussell Year 8 Chris Hart International Director Shane Colman Year 7 Alex Hassan English Dian Edmondson Year 7 Samme Hippolite Assistant HOD English Sarah Watts Year 8/FPS Wayne Hippolite HOD Māori Pauline Schurmann Secretary Caroline Hyde (started Term 3) French Julia Fenwick Learning Support Mentor Jodi Jeffrey (on leave 2018) Physical Education Deborah Kelly Assistant HOD Visual Arts PTA MEMBERS Stephen Knoef ESOL On a rotation basis Secretary Kieron Lattimer Data Manager/Mathematics Gillian Dancey Committee Member Martin Love Technology Barbara Franklet Committee Member Sharon Lukitau-Ngaamo Performing Arts/English Diane Garside Teachers Representative Kay MacKenzie HOD Music Deleece Hall Board of Trustees Representative Fiona McCabe Visual Arts Brian Hore Management Representative Adrienne McDowell Music Claire Hughes Treasurer Gordon McKenzie Technology Ron Kelly Management Representative Stu McLean Mathematics Janine Pomeroy Chairperson Simon Mardon HOF Commerce Paula Smith Uniform Representative Dulkara Martig Outdoor Education Paul Sturrock Old Boys Representative Kirk Milligan Mathematics Daniel Moon Technology ADMINISTRATION STAFF Christina Naughton HOD Media Studies/Nelsonian Tony Allen IT Support Jennifer Neale Assistant HOD Science Joanne Barnes Financial Assistant Graeme Peake Assistant HOD English Bob Casey IT Systems Engineer Simon Powrie HOF Social Sciences Sharon Dawson Financial Administrator/Hire Manager/ David Purdie Assistant HOD Social Sciences Recruitment Assistant Robin Ringwood Technology Gina Fletcher (left Term 2) Old Boys Liaison Leigh Riley (left Term 2) International Marketing Director & College Communications Tristan Riley (on leave 2018) Assistant HOD Science Sandra Gargiulo Headmaster’s PA/Secretary Stuart Roxburgh HOD Classics Pete Gillin Systems Administrator/ICT Gail Samson Mathematics Caroline Henderson Librarian Louise Simpson (left Term 2) TIC French Lucy Jackson (started Term 3) Old Boys Liaison Catherine Staig Mathematics Mandy Kirkham (left Term 2) Attendance Office Deborah Stuart Science Julie McIntosh Financial Administrator Richard Townsend Physical Education/Careers Sarah Milligan Laboratory Manager/Science Technician Luke Toynbee Mathematics Brett Mochan Finance Manager Leigh Tutty HOF English Jackie Newport Receptionist David van Der Velden Assistant HOD Social Sciences Jude Rainey International Homestay Manager Ryan Walsh English Glenys Rait School Secretary Lauren Walton (on leave 2018) Refugee Coordinator/ESOL Paul Sersen Relief Coordinator Luke Walton HOD Performing Arts Paula Smith Leadership Programme Administrator Vaughan Watson Social Studies Rachel Stewart Attendance Office Richard Wiechern Technology Althea Stove Sports Co-ordinator Jocelyn Winters Science Sue Sturrock Librarian Nicholas Withers Boarding Tutor/Commerce Chris Wensley Library Manager Rebecca Young (on leave 2018) Science Sarah Wilson Marketing & Communications Manager Annabelle Zeeman English SUPPORT STAFF STUDENT SUPPORT Eric Arnold Workshop Technology Assistant Carmel Barrett Fell House Matron Lochie Hume Caretaker Debbie Baxter School Nurse Greg Lautenslager Specialist Athletics Coach Nathan Baxter Boarding Tutor Ken Lindbom Specialist Assistant in Automotive workshop Trudy Byers Learning Support Mentor Garry MacDonald Specialist Cricket Coaching Sandra Cahill Student Administrator/Marketing Coordinator Shaun O’Donohue Dining Room Manager Susan Edwards ELL Learning Support Mentor Jono Phillips Rugby Academy Apitoni Filiai Learning Support Mentor (Maori and Pasifika) Bronwyn Shallcrass Food Tech Assistant Leigh Gray Careers Advisor/Careers Educator Jackie Simpson Staffroom Mary Harley (left Term 2) Leadership/Mentoring Coordinator Dale Sirett Cleaning Supervisor Vikki Heays Boarding Tutor Davor Tavich Specialist Football Coaching Dianne Homer ELL Learning Support Mentor Paul Werner Nelson College Tradesman Leonie Keyse Student Achievement Manager/KAMAR Administrator Carla Zume Workshop Technology Assistant Georgine Klassen Barnicoat House Matron Sylvia Nevin (joined Term 3) Leadership/Mentoring Coordinator

NELSONIAN 5 Staff Notes Gina Fletcher Gina Fletcher left Nelson College in May, after 17 years. However, she had a longer association with the College than simply working here. Her son is at Nelson College, her mother works here, and her father FAREWELLS and numerous Uncles have attended the College. In fact, her great uncIe Giuseppe Gargiulo had the dubious honour of holding the Nelson College record of one- Clare Butler day’s attendance at school! Clare resigned at the end of Term 3, after eight years at Nelson College to take up In 1990, she was an NCG student, who attended Nelson a HOD position at Westlake Girls High College studying Journalism and Design, skills which helped School. While here, she implemented the her in her future at Nelson College many years later. In 2000 annual Race Unity assemblies, which have she did a stint as Principal’s PA for Salvi Gargiulo (no relation) been a highlight of the school year. As and then in 2001 began full-time as PA to the 150th Jubilee part of this, flags from different countries Campaign Manager, a role she loved, as she got to meet many can be seen in the hall and the embassy varied and interesting Old Boys. flags are housed in a traditional Silver Rose Bowl presented by Mr O’Shea in the ESOL This role led to many others over 17 years and during this time Department Clare is a dedicated professional and as a school she developed a real interest in the history of the college and we would like to thank her for her contribution and academic a genuine appreciation of this and the people that have walked results. the hallowed halls of Nelson College. Roles over the years have included production of the school newsletter, photography, history/archival research, marketing, Trust Foundation Jim Dickin Secretary, Old Boys’ Liaison and production of the annual Old Jim Dickin left Kings College in Auckland to Boys’ magazine, The Bulletin. take up the position of Deputy Principal in 2016. During his time here, he was Director We wish Gina all the best for her next venture. of Boarding and Fell Housemaster. Jim and his family immersed themselves into life in Nelson, which included rugby coaching Shellee Hall and generally supporting several teams. Shellee Hall took up the role of Refugee Co- He introduced Judo to Nelson College ordinator and ESOL teacher while Lauren students as well. Earlier this year, he and Walton was on leave. She quickly got to his family returned to the UK to be close to know the staff and students well and was family. We wish him and his whanau all the best and thank him clearly very committed while here at the for his contribution and commitment to Nelson College. college. The students found her to be very helpful and would rise to any challenge, including staying up all night with staff Charlotte Dickin and students to complete the Runathon Charlotte Dickin arrived in 2016 as a for our chosen charity, the Mental Health Physical Education/Health and Science Foundation. We appreciate the contribution she made while teacher. She stepped into the role of Year here, especially her valued work with the local community. We 12 Dean while Sharon Lukitau-Ngaamo was wish you all the best Shellee. on leave, before taking over as SENCO upon Sharon’s return. Charlotte was also responsible for the Nelsonian for the last Mary Harley two years. She was known around the Mary Harley leaves Nelson College after school for her warmth and positive smile. twenty-three years of dedicated and We wish her well for the future. passionate service. She is originally from the Kapiti Coast and she attended Marsden College as a boarder and started her Braden Fa’avae working career as a mental health nurse. Music became a passion for Braden She met and married Tim Harley, notable when he attended Nelson College as a Nelson College Old Boy. She started in student in the 1980’s. It has endured. “I’m 1996 as an administrator for the Preparatory thrilled that music remains a core part of Department and a teacher aide in the main the curriculum, and that boys can have school. the same opportunity I did. A big thanks to Gary O’Shea and Leigh Tutty for the In 2004, Mary took on the enormous responsibility of guiding opportunity to work here. I would also the Year 13 Leaders and the Leadership Programme through like to thank Kay and Adrienne for all the the myriad of challenges that running a unique programme like support in Music and to Jarrod in Business ours entails. From pairing up Year 13 mentors with wide-eyed, Studies for the same”. fresh-faced Year 9 mentees, to liaising with the local primary and intermediate schools, she supported and mentored 2340 Braden and his family are returning to Christchurch to be close young men in this role. Mary has been a formidable and well- to family, but he wishes to thank friends, colleagues and families respected institution here at Nelson College, for many years. who have made this an exceptional place to work. Mary was always actively involved in the community service aspects of the school. Baking cakes and delivering them at all hours of the night at whatever venue our students would be participating in be it Relay for Life or our own Runanthon events. She was so wonderfully supportive of her colleagues

6 NELSONIAN and of the young men in her care and was always positive and Mandy Kirkham ready to help. At the end of Term 1, we farewelled our lively Manaakitanga is one word that helps describe Mary. It and enthusiastic Attendance Officer, Mandy encompasses reciprocal hospitality and respect from one Kirkham after eight years at the College. individual, or group, to another and Mary lived her life Mandy was renowned for her dedication respecting those around her as only someone with a heart as to the job and keeping students, staff and big as hers, can do. parents on their toes regarding the accuracy Whanaungatanga is another: a relationship through shared of attendance records. She and husband experiences and working together, which provides people Dave, an ex-Nelson College Technology with a sense of belonging. She always instilled a strong sense teacher and childhood sweetheart took of belonging in the young men who were working their way a long holiday/business trip to Australia through the leadership programme before returning to the UK (Midlands) to visit family and friends. We would like to thank Mandy for her Mary, above all else, is very family orientated and I know she will hard work and positive attitude and wish her all the best for take great pleasure and delight in being with and supporting the future. her extended family over her retirement years. She will be missed sorely by all here at Nelson College. Ron Kelly Glenys Rait Glenys joined the college in 1994 as THERE’S SOMETHING ABOUT MARY!! Receptionist, having re-trained in a Business course at NMIT. MARY: M-A-R-Y Something about Mary - Matakitaki In 1995 she took over as Boarding Secretary I first got to know Mary 21 years ago when we had a staff trip and held that position for 20 years. This to Matakitaki. I was part of a group of teachers heading to involved weekly boarding meetings, Sports Matakitaki Lodge for the annual staff BBQ. Mary was also in the Weekend, Boarding Open Day, Winter convoy of vans heading to Murchison, when we came across an Boarding Weekend, Old Man’s Supper, accident. Mary had some first aid knowledge from her nursing House dinners and liaising with parents and background, and so I recall her sprinting to the crashed car students. to help. Something Mary always does: Help. Later that same weekend, it was Mary who needed help. We had tramped to Since then, Glenys has worked as the full time Administrator, the top of the Mole Tops, and we were in the process of rock a role, which has become more varied over the years. She has hopping our way back down the river. Until there was BLOOD seen phenomenal changes in technology, all of which she has EVERYWHERE from Mary slipping on a rock and cutting her taken in her stride. She has moved from a typewriter to cloud head open. HOWEVER, in her usual fashion, she was more based computing, from a methylated spirit based gestetner concerned about us, and not having a fuss made. Something machine to cutting edge copying and from a basic pabx system Mary always has: Concern for others. to a cloud-based internet-based system to name just a few. She has seen the front office transformed into a very modern space Something else about Mary – Awareness. and the school roll grow considerably. This is a huge job and Before we had The Big Day Out – in, and before we had The we will miss Glenys, but wish her all the best for her well-earned Big Day Out – out, at Rabbit Island, we used to have separate retirement. Year 9 ‘day camps’ for each core class up the Maitai. Over the course of an entire week, these involved each class spending an activity day together and then all their teachers and parents Leigh Riley joining them for a bbq in the evening. It was at this time that I Leigh Riley, not to be confused with the became aware of another of Mary’s great strengths: Diligence. other Leigh Riley (her mother, pictured Mary’s role as Year 13 Leadership Co-ordinator, even then, below) has worked part time in the ESOL was to sort the pairings for mentoring. Day after day during department during the latter part of the these camps, she would painstakingly interview ALL Year 13 year. She has since left before the arrival of boys and ALL Year 9 boys identified for mentoring, and then her baby daughter, Poppy Elsie Riley on 27 match them into functioning pairs. She always made sure the October, pictured below. We wish her all boys had something in common to help bind their relationship. the best and thank her for being a part of Something Mary always shows: Diligence. the Nelson College whanau.

Something else about Mary – Running leadership together. Poppy Elsie Riley born 27 October. I was lucky to have Mary beside me when I ran the Year 13 Leadership Programme. We shared an office and we also shared many stories with each other about our gardens, our health, Leigh Riley our whanau and our dogs. In amongst this, we organised boys Leigh Riley made the decision to retire in May and speakers and camps. We spent years with lists, crocodile to concentrate on her growing, extended stilts, ropes and barrels, fire engines and detergent. Mary’s family (see above!). Leigh initially joined attention to detail, and her willingness to ‘pitch in with the the school as a teacher in 1992, became chaps’ I remember well. Something Mary always says. “What a world-renowned FPS (Future Problem a wonderful chap!” Solving) teacher and then from 2009 was Something else about Mary – Yesterdays, today International Director. After retiring from and tomorrows. teaching in 2012 she was appointed as International Marketing and Recruitment As we know, in recent years Mary has become a grandmother, Director from 2014 until this year. Leigh did a and I think, alongside golf, it truly IS the great joy of her life. fantastic job marketing the school overseas While Mary has balanced everything well, except for her major and the quality of students that we have currently at school is lack of balance on the ladder last year. I know that she is looking a testament to the high-quality job she did on our behalf. We forward to now having the time to enjoy her family more often. wish her a relaxing and enjoyable retirement. Something Mary really deserves: Retirement. Chris Hart Beloved Mary – you are one classy chick and we will miss you. Samme Hippolite

NELSONIAN 7 Louise Simpson NEW TO NELSON COLLEGE Louise Simpson was the Teacher in Charge of French, Te Kura Correspondence and International Dean in 2013 and 2014. Michelle Anderson She was also very creative and helped a Michelle Anderson has recently joined the great deal during the major Production Commerce department and is teaching of Macbeth last year. Earlier this year, she Careers Passport and sharing a Business decided to return home to Christchurch Studies class. and to a teaching position at St Andrews, where she taught previously. We wish her all the best back in Christchurch and thank her for eight years of service to the school and her legendary, homemade lemon cake! Emma Gillyon Emma Gillyon is new to the ESOL Alan Thompson Department. She has taught at Hagley In 2003, we were fortunate to welcome Community College, The British Alan Thompson to Nelson College. Alan International School Shanghai, Island had been a Head of Department in other School Hong Kong, Shirley Boys High schools prior to coming to Nelson. He was School and The Independent Schools an electrical engineer by trade but has Foundation Academy in Hong Kong, where contributed a wide range of other skills and she was Head of English and ESOL and talents to the department. His knowledge Head of House. in all areas of the Technology curriculum “I’m loving the ethos of Nelson College, and the camaraderie was extensive. He was Teacher in Charge of the staff. Everyone has been completely welcoming and of the college Golf team and managed supportive. It’s never easy starting halfway through the year, many a successful trip for the boys. It is a little-known fact that but the other teachers have made it easy”. Alan was a professional motorcycle racer. This knowledge was utilised to its best when he helped build the mini pit bikes that were successfully raced at Mansfield, one year. That group of Kevin Gledhill boys have been forever grateful to him for his guidance. Old Kevin Joined the Commerce department Boys regularly call in to see him. This is a testament to the this year, after teaching in Otago Boys High relationships he has forged over many years. We all wish him all and New Plymouth Boys High. He teaches the best for a well-deserved retirement. Year 11 and Year 12 Accounting and Junior Kieran Cleary Business after a period of relieving. He is very passionate about rugby and has helped coach the teams this year. He will be back next year in a fixed term position ON LEAVE IN 2018 for one year. “I feel very privileged to be working at such a fine school”.

Chris Allen Lucy Jackson Chris Allen has had the latter part of the year on leave. We “It is with great excitement and enthusiasm welcome his return in 2019. that I join the Nelson College Old Boys Association as the new Liaison Officer/ Secretary. I am here to help with whatever Leigh Gray the NCOBA needs, so please feel free to Leigh Gray was lucky to receive a NZ Teachers Study Award to touch base with me, whether you’re looking embark on the new NMIT Bachelor of Career Development. for information on an Old Boy, have a story Although she has a degree and a teaching qualification, to share about your own time here at Leigh wanted to become fully qualified in the field of Careers Nelson College, or would like to visit the Education and to further develop skills in coaching and school”. counselling. Lucy is a proud Waimea College Old Girl. This is where she fostered and grew her passion for all thing’s music, theatre Rachael Purdie and performing arts. After leaving college she completed a While Leigh was on study leave, we were Bachelor of Arts in English and Music. Lucy’s background is in very lucky to have Rachael Purdie fill the journalism, where she worked for Newstalk ZB, the Greymouth role. We welcomed her knowledge and Evening Star, and as Editor of the Blenheim Sun Newspaper. expertise. Since then she has been balancing the challenging, but fun role of being a mum and running her own graphic design and research business. With any time left, she plays the bagpipes as part of the City of Nelson Highland Pipe Band and enjoys the outdoors with her family. Tristan Riley Tristan Riley (Science) is on leave for the year to spend time with Dulkara Martig his young family. We look forward to his return in 2019. Dulkara Martig joined the Outdoor Education department at the start of the year, after spending the previous five years Rebecca Young working in the outdoor expedition industry Rebecca Young (Science) is on leave for 2018 after the birth of all over the world. She’s an avid adventurer her youngest daughter, Mabel. We congratulate her and hope and has been on several long journeys in she enjoys these precious times. the wilderness. When she’s not at school

8 NELSONIAN you can usually find her on local mountain bike trails, whitewater community, nationally and internationally. “... moving into the kayaking, packrafting or on rugged tramping missions. She education sector is an exciting challenge, and I am confident I believes that Outdoor Education and having young people can make a positive contribution to the school. All in all I am connected to nature has never been more important than it very pleased to be a part of Nelson College”. is now - and that skills gained through the outdoors can be transferred to all other areas of life.

STAFF CHANGES Daniel Moon Daniel Moon took up the role of Graphics teacher in Term 1 and is enjoying his time here. He has previously taught at Garin Jarrod Aberhart College and Collingwood Area School, before having a break We congratulate Jarrod, who was from teaching to work on other ventures. He has a Degree in appointed as Assistant Principal in Term 3. Design and we are lucky to see his return to teaching is here at He will still teach some Business Studies. Nelson College.

Jennifer Neale Jennifer Neale came to the Science department this year to relieve for Tristan Riley, while he is on leave. A passionate Scientist and Ecologist, she recently moved Samme Hippolite to Nelson from Palmerston North in search Samme has been appointed to the position of sun, sand and sea (food). Originally of Director of Boarding. She has a wealth from northern Hawke’s Bay, she moved of experience in both Management and to Palmerston North to work at Massey Boarding. University as a veterinary technician. She has also worked in industry, for MAF as a meat inspector in both Hawke’s Bay and Feilding, and for Animal Health Services, testing vaccines and other animal health products. Jennifer was also part of a research team at Massey University’s Food Nutrition and Human Health Department, researching new therapies against parasitism in sheep. She would like to thank all the boys and staff who have made her feel welcome and shared their secret fishing and hunting spots with her so far.

Sylvia Nevin Sylvia is the new Leadership and Mentoring Editor's Co-ordinator. She came to Nelson around five years ago, after a few years travelling overseas. Since arriving here, she has Note worked in various roles, such as a Youth & Community worker for Red Cross Refugee Services and as a Case Manager for SASH (Sexual Abuse Support and Healing). Sylvia Kia ora koutou has spent a lot of time in various schools around Nelson facilitating the ACC Mates & After countless hours of work, very little sleep, Dates programme. When she is not working, she likes to get and possibly more wrinkles (!) I am pleased outdoors with family, enjoying the lovely beaches and bush to present to you the 2018 Nelsonian. It is a areas Nelson has to offer. celebration of all the hard work and efforts from our wonderful Kura. A huge thank you to the proof readers and Designer, Denise Tombs Rachel Stewart of D Design, all those who contributed to the Rachel Stewart is our Attendance Officer, a busy job, which Nelsonian and to our sponsors. It has been a involves keeping track of all the students each day. she joined privilege to put this together and I hope you the college in Term 2 when Mandy Kirkham left the role. treasure it. Rachel knows the school well, as she is also a parent of a Year 11 student. She previously worked at OneStaff Recruitment as My best wishes to the staff and students who their Branch Administrator and at Crowe Horwath Accountants are leaving us to start some new adventures as a team Co-ordinator. “I have loved working at NC since and I acknowledge all the hardworking staff, my first day – the staff are very friendly and supportive which parents, students, coaches, and supporters of makes my job very enjoyable!”. Nelson College who make it a positive culture for all. Thank you. Sarah Wilson Sarah Wilson, originally from Nelson and raised in Hope, is the Christina Naughton new Marketing and Communications Manager. She trained at the University of Sydney and received a Post Graduate Degree in Museum Studies. This led to all sorts of opportunities with many of Australia’s leading production houses, arts companies and festivals. Her role as Marketing and Communications Manager is about communication within the school, the local

NELSONIAN 9 Headmaster's Address

Senior Prizegiving Thursday 1 November 2018 E nga mana e nga reo e nga karanga maha o te motu Tena koutou tena koutou tena tatou katoa It is always my honour and genuine pleasure to present the Annual Report of the College, the 162nd in our history and my thirteenth as Headmaster. Gary O'Shea. Thirteen years ago, I stood in this same spot on stage in the same gown and hood, considerably less grey and almost certainly, mentally more astute than when I gave my first Underlying the way, we behave as men, and many of the Headmaster’s address. At that time, in 2006, the boys in choices we make, is a deep desire to be admired and the front row this evening were just entering kindergarten. respected by others. A need to belong; to feel part of a group So, as I began my journey as Headmaster, they began their and to have friends. There are times that we do the wrong schooling. Just as they have seen huge changes, so have I. thing in order to follow the group. In our hearts we know that Most noticeably in terms of this moment in the school year and it is wrong, but we struggle to stand out from the crowd and how my address has morphed from a lengthy summary of all have lacked the courage to say no.” the years’ events and achievements we have had as a school, into a more sweeping commentary of the nature of education This address then went on to contrast male aggression and and why we do what we do. violence as a perversion of what we should understand of the nature of a truly strong man. That is, that a man who lives a Through technology and media, you will be aware of the life of love and compassion. His strength is expressed in his school’s achievements throughout the year. You have access solidity and constancy, his calmness and thoughtful care and to the College’s Charter and Strategic plan, which detail, not his unwavering loyalty. only the targets and desired outcomes for the school, but also a vision for the future - a 4-year Strategic direction, with This address then continued to look at the concept of key priorities established by the Board and staff which guide ‘honour’. Perhaps one of our biggest issues with understanding our resourcing and our planning. So, what should this address young men and guiding them is the massive contradiction focus on? and confusion when ‘mateship’ perverts the ideal of what represents true friendship. The dilemma is of course one of Earlier in the year, a parent, whose son was being bullied, asked ‘following in order to belong’, characterized by failure to do the me what we did about anti-bullying, character development right and honorable thing in the face of the potential of being and addressing educating boys in the widest sense. She was ostracized from those whom we term “mates”. convinced that all we seemed to care about was winning sports tournaments, trumpeting our own certitudes and our surface We all need to understand that there is a deeply pervasive achievement and intentionally sweeping our negatives under guilt that one feels when one observes and passively witnesses the table. It was obvious to me then, that much of what we do the physical and verbal abuse of someone. You become an in the wider holistic sense of a well-rounded education, clearly, emasculated bystander. You walk into a desert where you will has perhaps gone unnoticed and has not been well reported become a person derelict of ethics, and what moral compass by us to our community. So, this evening I thought I would existed within you is thrown out of kilter. like to share with you a very tiny part of how we, as a College, Your guilt will haunt you and I promise you it will revisit you, proactively address character and explore those bigger with a vengeance, tomorrow, next week or in 20 years. questions that are central to any young man’s development. Slide Two: Napoleon cartoon This ceremony is and should be focused on the Year 13 leavers, so I will share with them and with you, four short reflections One of the great successes of the Leadership Programme is on times in the past five years, when we have moved beyond that the trust and respect that we place in the Year 13 boys the day to day celebrations of sport and general achievement is always rewarded by them, collectively, joining us in setting and allowed time to pass quietly in reflection, as I posed some the culture of the College and supporting a positive school questions and boys had an opportunity to make their own climate. sense of what was before them. Each year one of the leadership exercises we take the Year 13s I have chosen four images, which will be familiar to the boys. through, is an exploration of the relationship between leaders They will have seen these images on the screen in this Hall at and followers, hence the cartoon. The exercise includes a some time in assembly, or in a leadership workshop over the survey, that boys complete, on leaderships styles, which is past 5 years. My intent isn’t to tell them what they should have based on the work of Daniel Goleman, a world leader in learned from each of these moments, but, solely, to rekindle exploring the importance of Emotional Intelligence in every that memory and if it meant anything to them at the time I’m aspect of our lives and in what we should consider when sure they will have made their own sense of the message. we lead others. Through that survey, boys can identify their core leadership style from the seven proposed by Goleman. Slide One: Man and child A central purpose is to empower them to honestly look at This assembly began with the following paragraph and the themselves as a leader. We challenge them to determine, for address focused on: ‘What it means to be a Man’. themselves, how they might behave and lead as individuals in their final year of school. “If we were to ask a man to list some of the attributes that he might wish to be remembered for, I am sure most of us, as men Whilst one might mistakenly presume that adolescent boys would include strength and honour in that list. would choose, as their Head Boy, a leader merely on surface characteristics, the reality is that over the past 13 years, each We would hope to be described as strong and honourable Head Boy who has been selected by his peers, has been men by those who knew and loved us. outstanding … diverse … eclectic … and developing stars. It is

10 NELSONIAN and arrogant in our perfection, that, fundamentally, we are all a little cracked and damaged and it is through our cracks that we reach out to connect, to understand and to open ourselves to others. It is through those ‘cracks’ we enrich those around us and, vitally, that their acceptance of our quirkiness and our differences actually builds community and benefits all of us.

The four slides illustrate just a tiny fraction of the interactions that occur, both planned and unplanned as the adults and boys in this institution discuss, explore and ponder on some of those big questions that every adolescent, and perhaps all of us dwells, on: Who am I? Where am I going? And who is there to support me? LEFT: Victor Field Ussher. RIGHT: Andrew Jones. And as I said to that skeptical parent, yes, we celebrate our successes, but we are also, collectively, deeply aware of interesting that those 13 young men as Head Boys have had, at our failings. At our core as a school, and as adults we are their core, the same leadership style, the one termed “dynamic inextricably enmeshed in the lives of the boys who pass supportive”. This style is characterised by personal attributes through our halls. We are profoundly affected by them and are such as compassion, kindness and trustworthiness. A style not divorced from the pain of their journey. which clearly resonates and appeals to these 16-18-year-old boys. When boys are faced with choices, the climate they are most exposed to at school, comes into play. Therefore, if that All of us are called upon to lead. Our boys deserve no less than school climate is positive, respectful and compassionate, to all be treated as leaders, every one of them. then boys and staff will make compassionate, positive and respectful decisions. It is vitally important that the college Slide Three: Andrew Jones staff, our parents and our boys understand how critical a Each year I contrast this Nelson College Old Boy, Andrew school climate is to the educational success of the young men Jones with an Old boy from the late 1800s, Victor Field Ussher. who pass through the school. No other factor is so critical, nor Victor’s 1st XV photos are displayed on the wall from 1898- has anywhere near the impact on positive student and staff 1902. Victor, unlike Andrew, lived a very long and productive outcomes and in my time, it will always remain at the forefront life. A degree from Edinburgh Medical School, time in the 1st of every decision that I make as this College’s leader. World War as Field Surgeon and then as a prominent heart To the Board of Trustees, Parents’ Association, The Nelson surgeon in Auckland, passing away peacefully in 1972. College Trust Foundation and Nelson College Old Boys all Andrew, in contrast, was tragically killed in an accident on of whom have worked hard on our behalf in a multitude of a cycling training ride in 1993 in his last year of school. He ways. Your contribution is and continues to be an outstanding was 17 years old. I selected Andrew because, historically for feature of the College Community and we would struggle this school he is regarded, and will always be regarded, as to provide the quality of educational experience that we do a significant change agent in the relationship between staff, without your energy and enthusiasm. prefects and boys. I have two essential and core tasks as Headmaster. Firstly, to He is remembered as an exceptional young man. A prefect set the culture of the school and secondly to appoint creative, in the old era of prefects. He showed a calm and measured passionate and caring staff for all roles within the College. quality of leadership. He earned respect from junior boys by To my staff, I am extremely fortunate, as the leader of this helping them and being interested in what they did. He was school, to have a very high-quality staff, both teaching and highly competitive, but also humorous, compassionate and non-teaching adults who are proud of the school, their most of all, kind. He was an outstanding athlete. In the photo involvement and support for the boys. I cannot speak highly he is holding his medal as the winner of the NZ Secondary enough of their dedication, expertise and commitment that is Schools’ Duathlon. always first class, and I’m deeply grateful for their passion and In our current era of a peer-selected Head Boy, rather than loyalty. one selected by the Headmaster. I know that in 1993, Andrew To all those who are leaving, may I first and foremost, wish you Jones would have been elected by the Year 13s as their Head all the very best of luck in the forthcoming examinations. It boy. He would not have been out of place sitting in front of has been a great year. I want to commend you, as Year 13s, for me right now. contributing so much to the lifeblood of the College. Slide Four: Chinese Fable There is always a wonderful sense of camaraderie that emerges This Chinese fable brings to us an understanding of the in the final year, and many of you will have made friendships richness that diversity contributes to our community, that we that will last forever. are not ‘perfect pots’ of water, self-contained and sterile, aloof Use your talents wisely. By all means, develop your own careers to the best of your ability, but be aware, also, of the responsibility you have to look after the welfare of others.

Be kind, and above all, be prepared to stand up for your convictions and to speak the truth, even when it may be costly. May you, through the influence of your years at Nelson College, make your contribution to a better world.

I wish all in attendance this evening - students, parents, staff and friends – a joyous family Christmas and a prosperous New Year.

Nga mihi nui he ko nga

NELSONIAN 11 Senior Prizegiving 2018

McLean Memorial Cup – Winner Senior Inter-House Cross Country Competition DOMETT Evans Cup Winner of Senior House Debating Competition ROBINSON The Prefects Cup – For Senior House Rugby ROBINSON Newmans Inter-House Senior Soccer Trophy CHAYTOR Tim Kirby Cup ROBINSON

ALL ROUND SPORT Jordan-Revfeim Shield for Winning Boarding House in School Inter-house competition BARNICOAT Neill Cup for Most Points in all Inter-house Competitions MONRO Wood Cup for Best All-round Athlete U16 ½ Josh Sheridan Morrison Cup for Best All-round Athlete in the School Josh Simpson

BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEDALLIONS National Secondary Schools Brass Band Josh Mansbridge NZ American Flag Football National Title Drue Griffiths ABOVE: Guest speaker Frances Valintine. NZ American Flag Football National Title Fergus Murray Young Enterprise Scheme CAPES Fergus Murray Thursday 1 November 2018 NZ Secondary Schools Football Team Billy Check GUEST SPEAKER - Frances Valintine CNZM, Med NZ Cadet Team Lachlan Quigley NZ U15 Indoor Cricket Champions Finn Raxworth Founder of The Mind Lab & Tech Futures Lab NZ U15 Indoor Cricket Champions Jonty Raxworthy Board Member of Callaghan Innovation, NZ U15 Indoor Cricket Champions Jack Morris NZ Artificial Intelligence Forum, Talentnomics (US) Chair of the Digital Economy & Digital Advisory Group NZ U15 Indoor Cricket Champions Jack MacNeil NZ U15 Indoor Cricket Champions Bruno Murray SPORTING and CULTURAL CUPS and TROPHIES NZ U15 Indoor Cricket Champions Rohan Chauhan NZ U15 Indoor Cricket Champions Kaleb McKay ATHLETICS Rathbone Memorial Trophy Environmental Defence Society Scholar Keegan Hornblow Senior Athletic Champion Nikora Kanara NZ U17 Emerging Black Sox Softball Nicholas Lowe BASKETBALL NZ U15 Softball Team Mathew Lowe Baden Turley Cup for Influence in Basketball Nash Biggs CADETS McDonald Cup Best Nelson College Cadet in the Nelson Cadet Unit Lochie Quigley CHESS Smart Trophy - School Chess Champion Pakham Tlumang Cricket - McLaren Cup - Best Cricketer in the School Josh Simpson CROSS COUNTRY Cooper Cup - Senior Cross Country Champion Sam Mead CYCLING Andrew Jones Memorial Cup for Influence in Cycling Keegan Hornblow DRAMA Nelson Repertory Cup for Influence in Drama Ben Walker FOOTBALL Brydon Bros Cup for Influence in Football Rick Muir HOCKEY Nelson College Senior Player of the Year Tarn Richards MUSIC William C Frost Trophy for Contribution to Music Josh Cowles RUGBY R P O’Gorman Cup for 1st XV Player of the Year Anton Segner SOFTBALL Marty Grant Cup – Contribution to Softball Nicholas Lowe SWIMMING Eastern Extension Telegraph Co Cup Senior Champion Matai McGuinniety TENNIS Muir Cup - Senior Singles Champion Sam Innes-Walker UNDERWATER HOCKEY Warwick King Trophy for Top Player Cameron Anderson VOLLEYBALL Fergusson Cup for Top Senior Player Joshua Mead

HOUSE COMPETITION WINNERS Russell Cup – Winner House Choir Competition MONRO John Galloway Memorial Cup Winner Inter-House Athletics MONRO Josh Simpson with the Morrison Cup for Best All-round Athlete in the School. 12 NELSONIAN NZ U14 Basketball Team Nick Davidson Art - Painting Prize Sidney Barron NZ U16 Mixed touch Team Justin Natsu Yokoyama Art - Photography Prize Logan Schokking NZ Secondary Schools Barista Champion Zeb Markham-Nicklin Automotive Engineering Practical Prize Jacob Saunders Automotive Engineering Theory Prize Joshua Prospero Taekwondo World Championships 5th placing Adam Schwass BConstructive Fine Wood Prize Harris McWilliams NZ U15 Baseball Team Cooper Grant Biology - Saywell Prize Luke Garside NZ U15 Baseball Team Reegan Lawton Business Studies Prize Van Bawi Vanuk NZ Secondary Schools Swimming Team Joshua Amyes Chemistry Prize - AICA NZ Prize Luke Garside NZ Seido Karate Champion - Patterns, Sparring Riley Warner Careers Prize Nils Thevenard NZ Secondary Schools Rugby Team Anton Segner Computer Studies Prize Luke Garside NZ U15 Football Team Billy Check Computer Studies Composite Tommy Mortimer NZ U15 Football Team Riley Grover Design Technology Prize Nils Thevenard Drama Prize Jamie Wilson NZ 50m Butterfly Champion Matai McGuinniety Earth and Space Science Prize Jackson Loftus NZ U17 Men’s Volleyball Team Harry Coltman Earth and Space Science Prize Louis Macalister NZ U21 Solo Bagpipe Champion Hamish Reade Economics Prize Matthew Mayer U14 National Downhill Mountain Biking Champion Hamish Powell English - Sir Arthur Fair Prize Sidney Barron NZ Scouts Champion Rod Morrison English as a Second Language Prize Gyung Koo NZ Scouts Champion Brock Mathews Food Technology Prize Ollie Martin NZ Scouts Champion Corbin Robertson Gibbons Award for Trade Building James Barnett Gibbons Prize for Trade Building Daniel Dixon NZ Scouts Champion Jax Robertson Graphics Prize Callum Campbell NZ Scouts Champion Rory Sharp Health Education Prize Fergus Hughes NZ Scouts Champion Robbie Anderson History - Research Prize Louis Macalister NZ Senior Scouts Sailing Champion Robbie Anderson History Prize Matthew Mayer NZ Senior Scouts Rowing Champion Robbie Anderson Industrial Engineering Prize Nils Thevenard Queens Scout Award Robbie Anderson International Department Prize - Attitude and Effort Daigo Sakazume NZ U18 International Gymnastics - Vault Champion William Fu Allen Māori Performing Arts Prize Tevita Tangataevaha NZ U17 Gymnastics Team World Team x 3 Times William Fu Allen Mathematics Prize Luke Garside Media Studies Prize Joshua Prospero International U18 Vault and Pommel Champion William Fu Allen Music Prize Ben Baker National Representative Outdoor Education - Richard Brewster Memorial Prize Louis Rowe at the World Wind Surfing Championships Max Meffan Physical Education Prize Ollie Franklin Physics - Rutherford Prize Sidney Barron ACADEMIC AND SPECIAL PRIZES Physics – Hands on Physics Prize Atin Wassanawatheekij Te Reo Māori Prize Samuel Ancell YEAR 11 Trade Building - IMB Construction Prize Zac Hannah Accounting Prize An Nguyen Trade Building Short Course Prize Van Bawi Vanuk Art - Design Prize Oscar Floyd Art Prize Ogun Matranga SPECIAL PRIZES BConstructive Fine Wood Prize Sam Calaz Blick Cup - Best All-rounder Ollie Franklin Classics Prize Victor de Maupeou Network Tasman Award - Science, Electronics, Business Luke Garside Computer Studies Prize Finnian Hall Richmond Scholarship - General Excellence Sidney Barron Design Technology Prize Peter Gamble Drama Prize Michael Love YEAR 13 Economics Prize Maxwell Busby Accounting Prize Fergus Murray Electronics Prize Jay Challenger Art Design Prize Jacob Barber English - Simmons Prize Ronan Thompson Art - Photography Prize - Matthews Cup George Fischer English as a Second Language Prize Joonseo Choi Art Painting Prize Genesis Clayton Food Technology Prize Noah Hassan Biology - McKee Trust Prize Thomas Peterson Geography Prize Jamie Aran Business Studies Prize Fergus Murray Graphics Prize - DANZ Cup Oscar Floyd Careers Prize Liam Plum Graphics Prize Toby Douglas-Clifford Chemistry - McKee Trust Prize Thomas Peterson Health Education Prize Mika Hervel Classics Prize Samuel Gastrell History - NZ Society of Genealogists Trophy Computer Studies Prize Oscar Lew Research skills Maxwell Busby Design Technology Prize Cody Gelling History Prize Ronan Thompson Drama Prize James Ifopo International Department Prize - Attitude and Effort Punn Cowarin Earth and Space Science Prize Oscar Lew Japanese Prize J-L Louverdis Economics Prize Fergus Murray Mathematics Prize An Nguyen Mechanical Engineering Prize Tilo Thevenard Media Studies Prize Liam Philp Music Prize Harry Kim Year 13 boys singing. Physical Education Prize Billy Check Physical Education Prize Jake Patel Science Cambridge Ronan Thompson Science Combination Prize Jack Cronin Science Prize Patrick Wilson Te Reo Māori Prize Iwi Hall

SPECIAL PRIZES Murray Fantham Memorial Award (Best All-rounder) Maxwell Busby Network Tasman Award (Science, Electronics, Business) An Nguyen Newcombe Scholarship (For General Excellence) Ronan Thompson

YEAR 12 Accounting Prize James Clifford Art - Design Prize Matthew Mayer

NELSONIAN 13 Thomas Peterson is awarded DUX – with the Colin Neale Memorial Trophy and Medallion.

Robert McKegney Cup and Prize Outstanding achievement and contribution to Mentoring Liam Plum Oldridge Scholarship Liam Patu congratulated by Matua Apitoni Leadership and Mentoring Programme Alex Bartle for receiving the Year 13 Te Reo Māori Prize. PTA Prize - Contribution to Leadership and Mentoring Programmes Alfie Mansfield PTA Prize - Contribution to Leadership Engineering and Mentoring Programmes James Barron The Ingram Award for Excellence in Engineering Jarod Fisher Robert Pomeroy Scholarship - Contribution to College Engineering - Major Elliot Prize Josh Buckley life and developing skills, attitudes and empathy Billy Dravitzki English - Douglass Andrews Creative Writing Prize Noah Levy Frank Alack Award - Benefit to Mankind English - G O Cooper Prize Noah Levy and the Environment Robbie Anderson English - Governor General's Prize Andrew Franklet Environment Leadership Award Jacob Read English as a Second Language Prize Peter Zhang Esmond E C Boyes Memorial Scholarship Furniture and Joinery Kaiya Adams to a returning Student Fergus Hughes P.J. Lamb Memorial Prize for Geography Callum Bryant Management Team and Medallion Award Graphics Prize Callum Bryant Awarded to Head Boy Thomas Peterson Health Education Prize Ben Allan History Prize Matai McGuinniety History - Stafford Scholarship OPEN and ACADEMIC Knowledge of Modern History Thomas Yelverton Gibbons Scholarship for Excellence in Building Year 13 Hunter Cavill International Department Prize - Sevikul Cup Yuichiro Fukushima Gibbons Scholarship for Excellence in Building Year 12 Jamie Hunter Maori Performing Arts Prize Penaia Robin-Seniloli YHA and InterCity New Zealand Award for Tourism Joe Robertson Mathematics - Calculus - Littlejohn Prize Oscar Lew Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology Scholarship Mathematics General Academic Excellence Jarrod McKay Statistics and Modelling Prize Oscar Lew & Ryan Thompson Network Tasman Award Media Studies Prize Jack McFadden Science, Electronics, Business Fergus Murray Music Prize Sidney Barron Outdoor Education Prize Rod Morrison Nelson Science Scholarship - awarded to Student Physical Education Prize Sam Halsey studying a BSc at Canterbury University Sam Court Physics Prize Thomas Peterson Nelson Science Scholarship - awarded to Student Physics - Rutherford Prize Max Meffan studying a BSc at Canterbury University Alec Fox Te Reo Māori Prize Liam Patu Mike Pero Entrepreneur of the Year Fergus Murray Tourism Prize Alex Bartle Trask Award for Public Speaking Thomas Peterson Trade Building - IMB Construction Prize Drue Griffiths Moore Family Scholarship - Contribution to College life Nuni Filiai Fox River Scholarship - General Diligence and Application Rohan Trill SCHOLARSHIPS and AWARDS Fox River Scholarship – Accounting Albie Murray Fox River Scholarship – Computer Science Oscar Lew LEADERSHIP (For Character, Influence and Scholarship) Thompson Scholarship - Student Studying Medicine who Sisley Davidson Memorial Scholarship has made a Valuable Contribution to Nelson College Sam Halsey Community Service Award Latai Rasmussen John Sharp Memorial Scholarship J E Hounsell Scholarship All round Academic and Sporting talent and interest Max Meffan Character, Influence and Scholarship Thomas Zohrab Paul Milligan Memorial Award - Contribution to William Edmund Atkinson Scholarship Information Technology Liam Domett-Potts Character, Influence and Scholarship Rick Muir Scobie & Elizabeth McKenzie Scholarship Richmond Office Products Depot Prize Leadership, character, scholarship Samuel Gastrell All round contribution Matai McGuinniety George T Palmer Memorial Scholarship Firth Scholarship - Sport, Influence and Scholarship David Zohrab All-round Academic Talent & Interest in Languages Oscar Lew Management Team Prize George Rutherford Scholarship Thomas Peterson Character, Influence and Scholarship in Year 13 Andrew Franklet David C Driver Scholarship - Excellence in the Arts (Art) Aeran Tapnio Management Team Prize David C Driver Scholarship - Excellence in Arts (Music) Josh Cowles Character, Influence and Scholarship in Year 13 Nash Biggs Hewitson Scholarship - All Round Ability Sam Christian Management Team Prize Westpac Trust Scholarship Character, Influence and Scholarship in Year 13 Isaiah Malaulau General Academic Excellence Max Meffan

14 NELSONIAN Barnicoat House Leaders hold the Jordan-Revfeim Shield for winning Boarding House.

Westpac Trust Scholarship General Academic Excellence Fergus Murray Houlker Scholarship Awarded for general academic excellence and scholarship Oscar Lew Atmore Memorial Scholarship General Academic Excellence Thomas Peterson Andrew Jones Scholarship William Fu-Allen ABOVE: Nuni Filiai receiving the Moore Family Scholarship Prize Andrew Jones Scholarship Robbie Anderson for Contribution to College Life. Andrew Jones Scholarship Fergus Murray BELOW: Nelson College whanau perform haka J G McKay – Leadership Character and Scholarship Matthew Mayer for Year 13 Dean, Ms Sharon Lukitau-Ngaamo. DUX – Colin Neale Memorial Trophy and Medallion Thomas Peterson

UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS Nelson College acknowledges the outstanding achievement of students who have been offered the following Scholarships from New Zealand Universities. Otago University Leaders of Tomorrow Liam Domett-Potts Otago University Leaders of Tomorrow Zac Waterman-Thomas Victoria Tangiwai Scholarship for Excellence Noah Levy University of Otago Performance Entrance Scholarship Daniel Taylor University of Otago Academic Excellence Entrance Scholarship Rohan Trill Trustpower Youth Community Spirit Robbie Anderson Otago University Leaders of Tomorrow Josh Cowles Otago University Leaders of Tomorrow Samuel Gastrell University of Otago Academic Excellence Entrance Scholarship Max Meffan University of Otago Academic Excellence Entrance Scholarship Thomas Peterson University of Canterbury Emerging Leader/University of Canterbury Engineering High Achievers Award Thomas Peterson BELOW: Year 13s perform an impromptu Haka Victoria Tangiwai Scholarship for Excellence Latai Rasmussen to mark their final moments at Nelson College. University of Otago Performance Entrance Scholarship Matai McGuinniety Victoria Tangiwai Scholarship for Excellence Harris Devon University of Otago Performance Entrance Scholarship Albie Murray University of Canterbury Young Enterprise of the Year South Island region Fergus Murray University of Otago Māori Entrance Scholarship Jordan Newsome Victoria Tangiwai Scholarship for Excellence Ryan Thompson

Nelson College acknowledges their prizegiving sponsors: AICA NZ Ltd, Argyle Schoolwear, Bromells Coachlines, Can Plan, Citi Heat Cool Ltd, CSG Technology Nelson, Fulton Hogan Nelson, Gibbons Holdings, Moore Family Scholarship, Nelson Coachlines, Neltech Communications Ltd, New World Nelson, Office Max, Oldridge Scholarship, Paper Plus Nelson, Richmond Office Products, Tim Miller Plumbing, Westpac Scholarship, YHA New Zealand, Nelson College PTA, Nelson College Old Boys Assn, Network Tasman, Westmeats Nelson.

NELSONIAN 15 Co-Curricular Prizegiving

ATHLETICS VOLLEYBALL Junior Cup Dalzell Trophy for Influence in Volleyball Sam Christian for the Under 15 Athletics Championship Adam Schwass TASMAN SECONDARY SCHOOL SPORTS AWARDS Evan Beattie Memorial Cup Aquathon Josh Sheridan for Intermediate Championship Jackson Harris Cricket Jarrod McKay Collins Cup for 100m Senior Championship Nikora Kanara Cross Country Max Meffan Headmaster’s Cup for 200m Senior Championship Daniel Rogers Futsal Josh Creswell Barron Cup for 400m Senior Championship Sam Mead Football Joe Robertson Duncan Cup for 800m Senior Championship Nick Matthews Golf Kameran Clarke Talbot Cup for 1500m Senior Championship Sam Mead Hockey Tarn Richards Cycling Ari Scott Marjoribanks Shield for 80m and 100m Rugby Anton Segner Senior Championship William Fu-Allen Rugby 7s (Oct –Dec 2017) Levi Carew Jackson Cup for 110m hurdles Senior Championship Ollie Franklin Skiing Liam Domett-Potts Masefield Cup - Most points in Jumps Para Ski Billy Dravitzki and Hurdles Senior Championship Ollie Franklin & Nikora Kanara Snow Boarding Josh Sheridan CHESS Swimming Matai McGuinniety Contribution to Chess Pakham Tlumang Touch (Oct 2017- Mar 2018) Joey Scott Underwater Hockey Cameron Anderson CRICKET Volleyball Josh Mead Methven Cup for the Best Cricketer Under 17 Thomas Zohrab Overall TSS Athlete of the Year TBA Dee Cup for Excellence in Fielding Sam Halsey Robinson Cup for Best Bowler in the school Josh Simpson SPORTS MASTERS CUP Contribution to Sport and Recreation Billy Dravitzki Patrick and James McKenna Trophy for Best Batsman in the School Thomas Zohrab CROSS COUNTRY Graham Cup for the Intermediate Champion Jamie Wallis DRAMA The June Glover Trophy for Drama Performance Zac Waterman-Thomas FOOTBALL The Spicer-Heath Cup for Sportsmanship in the 1st XI Joe Robertson GOLF Cresswell Cup for the Best Nett score in inter-school competition Thomas Zohrab Best gross score in inter-school competition Kameran Clarke HOCKEY Top of the South Trophy for influence in Hockey Jake Patel Wilson Cup for the Most improved player in the 1st XI Sam Halsey Finn O’Neill-Stevens Memorial Award ABOVE: Recipients of the Board of Trustee Medallions. for Contribution to Hockey Josh Buckley BELOW L: Anton Segner, winner of the Secondary School Player for MUSIC Rugby. Below R: Billy Dravitzki with the Sports Masters Cup for his Stannard Cup for Service to Jazz Band Josh Cowles contribution to Sport and Recreation. Nelson Municipal Band Cup for Service to the Concert Band Josh Mansbridge Hickmott Cup for Solo Singing Sidney Barron Whitehorn Cup for Solo Singing Javid Hamilton White Cup for Service to the College Choir Harry Kim OUTDOOR EDUCATION Carty Cup for Tramping Jake Harris Chas Boyce Prize for Mataki Leadership Jacob Read RUGBY 1st XV Cup for Most Improved Forward in the 1st XV Daniel Dixon 1st XV Cup for Most Improved Back in the 1st XV Mason Lund Warburton Medallion - Presented for Senior Goal Kicking Levi Carew Buccaneer Trophy Best Tasman Rugby Secondary School Player Anton Segner SWIMMING Intermediate Champion Joshua Amyes TENNIS Cebu Cup for Senior Doubles Champions Harrison Kroos & Sam Innes-Walker ULTIMATE FRISBEE Best Senior Player Harry Edwards UNDERWATER HOCKEY Nelson Underwater Hockey Assn Trophy Nicholas Booth - Contribution to Underwater Hockey

16 NELSONIAN Board of Trustees Report

Former Nelson College students Barry Knight and Iain Graham in front of the newly refurbished Rutherford House. Photo courtesy of Jonty Dine at Nelson Weekly.

It has been another busy year for the College and the Board of other successes in a broad variety of fields at the co-curricular Trustees. We were very proud to open the refurbished Rutherford prize giving. House recently, some 18 months after the completion of the Barnicoat renovation. Nationally, boarding has been in decline, The success of the school does not come about without a lot but the refurbished premises and the excellent academic and of support. We are fortunate to have an engaged community co-curricular programmes offered here at Nelson College which strongly support the school. The PTA has, once again, see us with both boarding houses near capacity. The Board contributed significantly to the betterment of the facilities has made a significant financial commitment to upgrade the and provided equipment for the boys. Thank you to the huge boarding hostels. This commitment in no way impacts on the number of people involved. finances of the day school, which continue to strengthen. Thanks also to the large group of people who assist with The Headmaster has recently announced the development cultural and sporting activities throughout the year, without of a Primary Trades Academy. The Board fully supports this whom many sporting and other activities could not continue. initiative which will give boys who want to follow a career in the On behalf of the College and the wider school community, I primary sector, valuable and relevant qualifications. The model wish to thank all of those who have contributed, financially, or follows that of the highly successful Gibbons Trade Centre. with time and effort, during the year. The Board is delighted with the academic results which continue Dennis Christian to surpass those of comparable schools. We celebrated many Chairman, Nelson College Board of Trustees

BELOW: Staff and students at the formal opening of the newly BELOW: Staff and students sit outside refurbished Rutherford House. the Rutherford Boarding House.

NELSONIAN 17 Head Boy Address

Good evening, Mr O’Shea, Ms Valintine, Board of Trustees, guests, teachers, parents, students and Year 13s. For the boys this is the fifth time I have had the privilege of being able to address you formally. Unlike the other four times however, this one is different. For us Year 13’s this moment is five years in the making, for some of us, seven. We sit here together, as a product of those years; an accumulation of all our own individual memories, hard work, laughs, sweat and tears, but also pride. Head Boy Thomas Peterson. After all these years, there is no way we would have 190 Year 13s graduating today without a helping hand. So, I would like to into manageable chunks. Maybe it’s what you want to do after thank those people first. To the Leadership Team: Mr O’Shea, university. Maybe it’s what you want to do next year. Maybe it’s Mr Tucker, Mr Hore, Mr Aberhart and Mr Kelly. I have had the what you want to do in the exams. But either way, if we keep privilege of working with all of you and I can confidently say working towards these things, they will eventually build up in a that you are five very difficult men to find sometimes. The direction we want to head in life. reason for that is because of how hard you all work and how much of your energy goes into this school and I know that your The second thing is that when we are tasked with finding our hard work impacts each one of us and enables us. The wisdom inspiration, our first thought almost always is a long-term goal, I have been able to receive from you all, has been invaluable something we want to achieve in five years’ time, 10 years’ time and your kind-hearted, genuine nature which you all exhibit, is or 30 years’ time and I believe that in getting caught up in this something we all aspire to have. idea, we forget that inspiration is a balance.

To Mr Kelly - thank you for your work with the Leadership Team Right now, none of you are thinking about changing careers this year. To Mrs Lukitao-Ngaamo, for keeping our cohort or moving next year. None of you are thinking how much you together and individually managing 190 boys so well. To the need to earn over the holidays, or the grades you need in these teachers - for all their hard work throughout the years and to the exams. All of us are in the moment, appreciating everything coaches and managers who create such amazing co-curricular that we have been through, these five years. Appreciating the opportunities for all of us. On behalf of the Year 13s, thank you mates sitting next to us, the accomplishments that we have for all your work and input to allow us to sit here today. made and the bond we now have to this school.

Lastly, on a slightly more personal note, to Mum and Dad. This, ‘in the moment’ feeling is equally as important in finding Thank you so much. I know I wouldn’t have made it through this our inspiration as that long-term goal, because without it, we year, or any year arguably, without either of you and I am very can go day by day focusing on that five-year end point and miss thankful for everything that you guys have done. And although everything along the way. Because as cheesy as it sounds, it not every Year 13 can stand up here and say that, I think I can be can all change so quickly. confident that they are all thinking it now, so, on behalf of them, What I wanted to reflect on tonight is that inspiration is a thank you to all the parents for all your efforts. requirement in order to achieve things I won’t deny it; it is what The second part of what I want to talk about is a little bit of drives us. It is why schools work so hard to help us find it, but my own reflections and thoughts from the year. Firstly, loyalty. at the same time, we must remember that it will be unique to we should strive to be loyal and not just committed, but loyal. each one of us. Honesty and about starting with the minutia, listening to that Find your own stages of inspiration, whether it be short term friend and being honest to yourself and lastly, wisdom and the or long term. Build in extravagance over time, until we all idea of finding the wise moments in life and accepting wisdom reach those super lofty goals and remember to appreciate the at our age. moments along the way. If you manage to do all of those, I This last idea is one that is very rarely ever in a school’s motto, think I can be confident in saying your own life satisfaction will physically, but is almost always one of its most fundamental be a lot greater than someone who got caught up in what their goals to instill in every student and that is inspiration. inspiration should be.

Loyalty, Honesty and Wisdom are attributes, each of which we There is one last group I didn’t thank tonight and that is the Year can use day to day, in order to become the type of person 13s. To all of you - thank you for creating such an amazing time, we aspire to be and reach the success we strive to have. What thank you for all the support you have given myself and the I believe we are missing within those elements is a drive, Leadership Team this year and thank you for all the memories something which we want to achieve, a goal that will inspire us to that we now get to share together. I hope you all managed to work for and use those skills. There are two parts to this. Firstly, achieve what you wanted during your time here and you are as for some of us, inspiration comes very easily, a childhood dream excited as I am for our next chapter. But before we turn over that we have been working on for several years, but for some that page, I’d like you to remember one last thing. of us, inspiration is difficult to find and that’s not uncommon. It Inspiration is subjective. Like success, we have an emotional wasn’t until about a month ago I decided what I want to do next attachment to it. Like loyalty, a friend’s eye can help us find it. year, although I don’t know if I would call that my ‘inspiration’. Like honesty and it can come from anywhere, like wisdom. Yet we have this pressure, whether it be self-imposed or not that we should know our end goal, our full inspiration and I feel Pietas, Probitas, et Sapientia. I look forward to seeing all of your that is why some of us struggle so much to find it. inspiration out there. If you know your entire life story, then go for it, but you do not have to know it if you don’t. Instead, you could break it down

18 NELSONIAN PTA

Summary of 2018 This year the Nelson College PTA saw a change of guards at the March AGM as three long serving office holders left with the graduation of their Year 13 sons at the end of 2017. Many thanks particularly to Melissa Everett, Delyth Logan, and Sue Nelson College Pasifika Group. McCliskie who were key office holders over the last few years. Unfortunately the AGM was poorly attended and a small, but committed team has focussed on a number of initiatives during 2018 that we hope will re-engage parents and confirm the PTAs relevance. Thanks also to Brian Hore, Ron Kelly and Diane Term One 2019 - Evening Garside who have represented the Senior Management Team Will bring a speaker from Nest Consulting (in conjunction and staff perspectives on the PTA. We have found your input with other local schools) on Pornography - Why It’s An Issue, and support invaluable. from their “Sensitive Subjects” presentations. These evenings are held in the College Staff Room and we will send an email Our first initiative was to ask you what you wanted from the PTA reminder to confirm date and time. and to see if, as parents, you still thought the function relevant. During Term 2 we conducted a parent wide survey of opinions For the year to October 2018 the PTA has financially supported which also allowed us the opportunity to update parents on the 155 boys representing the College as individuals or as part of unique nature of the PTA at Nelson College – that our funding a team in sport qualifying for national tournaments (plus five is almost solely from the proceeds of the school Uniform Shop representing at international level) and thirty boys representing and that we do not spend any time fundraising (a myth which the school in the arts & culture (Book awards, Polyfest and Kapa often puts parents off joining the PTA – particularly if you Haka) to a total of $9,850 (2017 $8,180). We would like to see have raffle fatigue from involvement with prior schools!). We more funding applications to support your son if he represents also advised you of the existence of the Nelson College App, the College in these areas at a national or international level the PTA Facebook Page and that one of our major functions (particularly music, arts and academic). Simply email: pta@ was to distribute financial support to students representing nelsoncollege.school.nz with the details. the school, either individually or part of a team, at national or The balance of the funds earned from the college uniform shop international level (details of our funding formula is on the PTA - $35,000 will be given to the school to fund four large digital page of the school website). screens in the Main Hall to aid visual displays in assemblies The results of the survey confirmed overwhelmingly that you and other functions and to part fund new astro turf on the top all thought the PTA continued to provide a valuable conduit outside courts. between parents and the school, and a distinct majority of you Finally, we intend to resurrect the Annual College Quiz Night said you would attend information evenings if we presented as another opportunity to engage with the school community, interesting and relevant topics with a presenter followed by scheduled in Term 2 of next year. You might like to click and open discussion. Whilst any Committee Member is always “Follow” the PTA Facebook page to keep updated on the available to answer questions and point you in the right details for the Quiz Night and dates and topics for future direction, we feel we can best achieve proactive engagement by facilitating opportunities for you to hear updates of school Keep an eye out for Information Eventings and for our March events from a member the school leadership team, alongside AGM (link on the PTA page of the school website) and join the a relevant key speaker at an Information Evening once a term. Committee. It’s a great way to keep updated with school events and activities, unless of course, you have an exceptionally rare As a result we have held two successful Information Evenings in son who keeps you abreast of happenings. Term 2 & 3 with Term 4 to take the form of a Wine and Cheese evening specifically for 2019 new parents. Wishing you all a wonderful summer break and a promising 2019. Term Two - 18 June 2018 Drugs - Teenage Use & Abuse (and what parents can do). Plus Janine Pomeroy a performance by the NC Pacifika Group. Nelson College PTA

Term Three - 10 September 2018 Dealing With Stress & Anxiety During Exams (plus open discussion forum).

NELSONIAN 19 Old Boys' Membership Information NCOBA President Message Your membership to the Nelson College Old Boys’ Congratulations to all students leaving Nelson College and Association is free for the first three years on leaving welcome to the Nelson College Old Boys’ Association. College.

I am hopeful that as well as getting an education you are also Thereafter; making some lifelong contacts and friendships for the future. As President of the Nelson College Old Boys’ Association, I Yearly membership: $35.00 encourage you to continue building relationships with Old Lifetime membership: $350 Boys of the college, who, like you, share some unique spot in history as an old boy of the same college. Contact: [email protected]

We welcome you to the NCOB association, we have branches Check out the Old Boys section of the Nelson College around NZ and overseas, our newest branch has just been Website and join our Facebook page for regular set up in Bangkok! The history that you are now a part of will news and updates and to find out about upcoming continue, and with your help, our Association can thrive and functions. improve for future generations. https://www.nelsoncollege.school.nz/nelson- We will keep in touch through the Nelson College Old Boys’ college-old-boys-association/ Facebook page and our annual magazine, “The Bulletin” – an electronic version containing updates on the school, stories of https://www.facebook.com/nelsoncollegeoldboys interest, as well as Old Boys’ Events/Reunions. Your support of the Nelson College Old Boys’ Nelson College Old Boys’ Membership is free to new leavers Association assists us to fund Old Boys’ Events, for a three-year period. However I encourage that you consider maintain a database and our archives, produce our asking your parents to gift you a lifetime membership to our annual magazine, The Bulletin, as well as supporting Association? This will save arranging it yourselves and will allow the school including sporting and cultural activities, you to keep in touch with other leavers and become a part of and academic prizes. our history.

The Scriptorium is a major old boy’s project and we are continuously working on the massive task of archiving and recording memorabilia collected over 150 years of College history. There is a fantastic display in the Scriptorium open to all old boys to visit. Formation of Thai Branch

I would like to extend congratulations to all the fantastic Deputy Headmaster, Tim Tucker and Director of International, sporting, music, art, academic and cultural successes achieved Chris Hart hosted the inaugural meeting of the Thailand throughout the year. I also congratulate all students who have Old Boys’ Association Branch last month on a recent trip to received a Board of Trustee Medallion during your time at Bangkok. College; the younger students will strive to meet your success. The evening was a great success and a lot of fun, with some We would really appreciate that you stay in contact with us. travelling a long way across the city to attend the function. A simple email to our Old Boys’ Liaison, Lucy Jackson, with an updated email address would be great – thanks. (oldboys@ Old Boy Mr Ayudh Nakaprasit (Rutherford House – 1992-1996) nelsoncollege.school.nz) has taken on the role of President for the branch, supported by Micky Kanjanapokin (Rutherford – 2012-2014) as Vice President. Congratulations again for all your achievements and making it to the end of your college years. Take the lifelong friends made The Nelson College Old Boys’ Association now has branches at Nelson College with you, and I wish you the best of luck for in many locations throughout the country, but also branches what the future holds for you. in Australia, Papua New Guinea, the United Kingdom, United Paul Sturrock (1980-84) States, Vanuatu, and Germany.

20 NELSONIAN Old Boys Out & About in Brief

Hamish Rush (1988-1992) Abel Johnston (2017 Head Boy)

Harvested 18 tonnes of blackcurrants from his 4.5 hectare Completed a Bachelor of Arts in Maori Development from AUT family orchard in Moutere, and is looking to the future to take and was awarded the AUT Vice Chancellor’s Significant Student the industry forward in a new direction. Hamish’s family have Scholarship. been horticulturalists in the Moutere hills since 1912, when his great grandfather, Fred Nottage, was employed as a consultant to set up Nelson’s apple fields. Dr Peter Sears (1962-1966)

Dermatologist Dr Peter Sears retired this year after 40 years as Doug Colling (2005-2011) one of Nelson’s only skin specialists, but not without a struggle to find someone to take over his Bridge St practice. Doug Colling graduated in 2018 from one of the UK’s most prestigious drama schools, RADA (Royal Academy of Dramatic Sears developed techniques that allowed him to deal with Art). Doug left Nelson College in 2011, and clearly has fond things such as skin cancers on the spot, without needing to memories of us, demonstrated by his choice to wear his school refer patients for more complicated surgeries – opting to tie to his graduation, where he collected his BA Hons in Acting “scrape and burn” where possible. from President Sir Kenneth Branagh and Director Edward Kemp. His very proud mum is convinced that it was the qualities instilled in him by Nelson College, as well as the guidance by Simon Mannering (2000-2004) Performing Arts teacher Luke Walton, that have set Doug on this incredibly exciting career path. Played his 300th match with the Vodafone Warriors in August this year.

Quinn Hornblow (2006-2011) Wyatt Crocket (1994-2000) Quinn has had a busy year, completing a Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in Natural Resources Engineering Achieved 200 Super Rugby games for the Crusaders during the and a Diploma in Global Humanitarian Engineering at the 2018 season. University of Canterbury, as well as competing in the Godzone Adventure Race and the Coast to Coast. Max Darling ( 2013-2016) Quinn’s other big project from studying was being the president of Engineers without Borders Canterbury, a not-for-profit Named Rookie of the Year at the Sal’s National Basketball branch for Engineering students and professionals wanting to League Awards while playing with the Canterbury Rams, and improve the livelihood of communities through engineering has now signed up with Vrijednosnice Osijek team, based in knowledge. Croatia to further his professional career. Quinn ultimately hopes that his future career will create a positive change in our interactions with global environmental issues. Finn Delany (2009-2013) Was named Forward of the Year at the Sal’s National Basketball League Awards. Finn currently plays for the Nelson Giants. Neil MacMillan (2013-2017) Delany was also named in the All-Star Five. A recent Old Boy, boarder and deputy Head Boy of Nelson College is committed to sustainability. This year, the keen environmentalist was selected for the Sir Peter Blake expedition Finn Fisher-Black (2015-2017) to the Kermadec Islands. His project of converting his second- Competed at the Junior World Cycling Championships in hand van to run on oil recycled from deep fryers, caught the Switzerland in August, where he finished first in the 4000m eye of the Sir Peter Blake Trust. team pursuit, and 4th in the individual pursuit.

Liam Doherty (2011-2015) Ray Hewlett ( 1960-63) A speaker at this year’s Young and Inspired event on how his Ray and his colleague Barry Williams cycled the length of New ambition to become a pilot was quashed due to discovering Zealand this year, Ray at the age of 71. The pair, self-named he was colour blind. However he took this in his stride, and the CapeBluffers, cycled from Cape Brett to Bluff in less than has mapped out a career path, keeping his passion for flying a month to raise money for Paralympics New Zealand and alive. He is now studying to become an aircraft maintenance Waikato Paralympic cyclist Tim Williams, Barry’s nephew, who engineer at Woodbourne Air Base. broke his neck playing rugby as a 19-year-old.

Hewlett is no stranger to long-distance exertion. He has completed 12 Ironman events, including the World LEFT: Thai Old Boys gather for the inaugural branch meeting Championships in Kona, and run 73 marathons, including the in Bangkok with Deputy Head Master, Tim Tucker Rotorua Marathon 30 times. Ray currently lives in Rotorua. and Head of International, Chris Hart.

NELSONIAN 21 Sporting & Cultural Colours 2018

ATHLETICS PERFORMING ARTS Level One Level One Joe Ford, Nick Matthews, Sam Mead. Nicholas Booth, Max Choma, Frazer Cowan, Ollie Franklin, Harry Kim, Michael Love, Reuben Marsh, BASKETBALL Scott Robertson, Hamish Smith, Ben Walker, Hayden Waller, Level One Zac Waterman-Thomas, Jamie Wilson. Owen Bailey, Nash Biggs, Maximus Curry, Jordan Inglis, Zach Langbridge, Jack McFadden, Luke Meehan, Harry Miller, ROWING Max Paterson, Harry Perkins. Level One Liam Brennan, Dylan Crick, Noah Fletcher, Oscar Floyd, CRICKET Ben Grenfell, Joshua Harbinson, Connor Johnston, Level One Sam Lenton, Andrew MacRae, Callum McNab, Samuel Moritz, Tom Murray, Gianni Pessione, Ollie Ransom, Chad Ricketts, James Barron, Daniel Endersby, Sam Halsey, Fergus Hughes, Will Samson, Luc Wiegand, Henry Williams, Joseph Young. Kaleb McKay, Albie Murray, Jonty Raxworthy, Finn Restieaux, Josh Simpson, Patrick Wilson. RUGBY Level Two Level One Jarrod McKay, David Zohrab, Thomas Zohrab. Niko Barton, Taya Brown, Louis Carmine, Daniel Dixon, Ben Faingaanuku, Fergus Hughes, Connor Johnston, CROSS COUNTRY Mason Lund, Isaiah Malaulau, Preston Marsters, Level One Jack McDonald-Hill, Joshua McIntyre, Jordan Newsome, Nick Matthews, Sam Mead, Max Meffan, Josh Sheridan. Levi Pohutuhutu-Carew, Conor Rhind, Daniel Rogers, Joey Scott, Jontee Taylor, Tom Thornalley, Junior Vaea, FOOTBALL David Zohrab, Thomas Zohrab. Level One Level Two Cristian Benitez Cuero, Dylan Bruce, Billy Check, Luca Inch, Anton Segner. Josh Creswell, Mack Eggers, Euan Fenwick, Alec Fox, Ollie Franklin, Konan Hey, Seb Hickman, Rick Muir, SAILING Albie Murray, Joe Robertson, Josh Simpson, Benjamin Stanley, Level One P J Stephens. Hugo Allais, Tim Douglas, Peter Gamble, Hamish Praat, HOCKEY Logan Schokking, Tilo Thevenard, Haruka Yamamoto. Level One TOUCH Hugo Allais, Tom Blakeborough, Josh Buckley, Maxwell Busby, Level One Thomas Corbin, Daniel E Silva, Freddy Griffiths, Sam Halsey, Henry Anderson, Cody Beaumont, Tyler Edwards, Joshua Hurst, Jackson Loftus, Jarrod McKay, Marius Mueller, Ben Faingaanuku, Nuni Filiai, Jordan Inglis, Will Jacka, Jake Patel, Logan Speight, Michael Trolove, Cameron Vining. Rico Joass, Max Paterson, Levi Pohutuhutu-Carew, Level Two Joseph Riwaka Roberts, Nick Sauira, Joey Scott, Tarn Richards. Harrison Trathen, Caleb Troy, Jesse Wall, Connor Wilkins.

MOUNTAIN BIKING UNDERWATER HOCKEY Level One Level One Todd Balance. Cameron Anderson, Nicholas Booth, Matthew Fox, Fergus Hall, James Hopgood, Reuben Prestidge, MUSIC Luke Rowberry, Harry Timms. Level One VOLLEYBALL Ben Baker, Sidney Barron, Lukas Campbell, Max Choma, Elliot Corbin, Josh Cowles, Josh Cowles, Tim Douglas, Level One Fergus Goodall Smith, Javid Hamilton, Jayden Houghton, Nash Biggs, Sam Christian, Harry Coltman, Ollie Franklin, Samuel Jones, Josh Mansbridge, Ricky Meffan, Sam Preston, Louie Hadfield, Zach Langbridge, Alfie Mansfield, Charle Rainey, Ben Walker. Joshua Mead, Fraser Stanley, Jamie Wilson.

22 NELSONIAN Junior Prizegiving 2017

Friday 8 December 2017 SUBJECT PRIZES Art Fergus Goodall Smith GUEST SPEAKER - Richard Ussher Art Design Nic Hall Multisport and Endurance Athlete Design Technology - Metal Jayden Houghton Design Technology - Wood Elliott Pollock NZ Olympic Ski Representative Drama Riley Gane English as a Second Language Hta Reh French James Coles CULTURAL and SPORTING PRIZES Future Problem Solving Abel McNabb Graphics Zoltan McComb ATHLETICS International Department Prize U14 Trophy - U14 Athletics Champion Adam Schwass for Attitude and Effort Krittapas Chinthumrucks BASEBALL Japanese Hiro Nagahama-Sequera Edward Gibbons Plumbing Cup MVP Cooper Grant Mathematics Jacob Wiegand CHESS Music Jayden Houghton Chess Cup for Junior Champion Ronan Thompson Physical Education Ollie Inch Te Reo Māori George de Thierry CRICKET Airey Cup for Best Year 10 Cricketer Patrick Wilson CROSS COUNTRY YEAR 10 Junior Cup – Junior Cross Country Champion Jamie Wallis CLASS PRIZES DEBATING N.G. Morison Memorial Cup for Junior Debating George North 10TD Ronan Thompson DRAMA 10VN Pete Middleton Radio Fifeshire Cup for Junior Drama Louis Hodson 10BW Natsu Yokoyama 10BF George Fisher FOOTBALL Haywood Bros Trophy – Contribution to Junior Football Billy Check 10GG Zane Mercer 10FE Brett Kerr-Laurie HOCKEY 10GE Jack Cronin Junior Hockey Player of the Year Maxwell Busby 10RX Nat Mann LIBRARY 10JJ Adam Schwass Junior Librarian Prize Jamie Foster & George North MĀORI He Taonga Auahikore (Smokefree) Trophy Brodie Devon SUBJECT PRIZES for General Excellence in Māori Accounting and Business Hamish Reade MUSIC Art Design Jesse Wall Music Department Cup - Recognition of Music Potential Tim Douglas Art Javid Hamilton RUGBY Classics Victor de Maupeou Watson Cup for Junior Goal Kicking Ethan Burt Computer Digital Technology Brett Kerr-Laurie Munro Cup for Most Promising Junior Player Jake Millener Design Technology - Metal Gabe Hodge SWIMMING Design Technology - Wood Cameron King Junior Cup – Junior Swimming Champion Reuben Lile Drama Lochie Quigley TENNIS Economics Liam Brennan Allistair Cotterill Cup for Best Year 9 Tennis Player Moss Cattell Electronics Jamie Foster Darryl Bason Cup – Junior Doubles Champions Sam Innes-Walker English as a Second Language Oscar Munoz Estrada Jackson Harris French Victor de Maupeou Winter Cup – Junior Singles Champion Sam Innes-Walker Future Problem Solving An Nguyen VOLLEYBALL Graphics Connor Bruce Stu McDougall Trophy History - Eric C Price Prize Ronan Thompson for Best Junior Volleyball Player Siang Pi Thian Hlun International Prize for Attitude and Effort Peeranat Ratanaphaithun SPECIAL AWARDS Japanese Finnian Hall Junior Headmasters Cup Monro Mathematics An Nguyen Music Nico Frizzell ALL ROUND SPORT PTA Cup - Best All-round Sportsman - Year 9 Cooper Grant Physical Education Natsu Yokoyama Old Boy’s Cup - Best All-round Sportsman – Year 10 Hunter Griffith Rugby Academy Jake Millener John A.H. Krammer Trophy – Top Junior Sportsman Josh Sheridan Technology Jack Preston-Thomas Te Reo Māori Iwi Hall

ACADEMIC AND SPECIAL PRIZES SPECIAL AWARDS YEAR 9 Year 9 Award CLASS PRIZES For General Excellence in Year 9 Jack MacNeil 9HN Israel King Year 9 Award 9RI Jonty Forsyth For Academic Excellence in Year 9 Daniel Culverwell 9SX Daniel Culverwell Fell Scholarship 9DK Kobi Furniss For General Excellence in Year 10 Maxwell Busby 9TY Jacob Liddle Renwick Scholarship 9WH Tim McIlroy For General Excellence in Year 10 Ronan Thompson 9VW Jack Macneil (Open to residents of Nelson, Marlborough and West Coast 9PP Ollie Grant 9GD Zavier Spooner

NELSONIAN 23 Refugee Community

Junior ESOL Report The Year 9s began the school year with some amazing assistance from our Preparatory school boys and the IT department. This allowed all of the ESOL students to gain personal access to the computers anywhere in the school, or on their own devices. It also allowed them access to programs which helped with their reading, writing and spelling, which would prove invaluable as the students progressed into the mainstream.

As well as learning about each other, their countries and their families, the students learnt to use the computer to create Sways (Presentations) and presented these to the class. They also covered a range of environmental topics, visual texts, biographies and speeches, to name a few.

A special thanks to the Old Boys, their wives and some retired Aung Hliang (Year 9) getting assistance from Alex Bryant. staff who also assisted the students with reading as part of a Buddy Reading Program. This helped the students build confidence and language as they move into Year 10 next year.

Our Year 10s had a busy year. After starting with topics on Early Maori Life they then moved onto Myths and Legends, The Elephant Man, What a Coral Reef Is, Bend it Like Beckham, biographies, speeches, Ned Kelly and finished the year looking at festivals and celebrations from around the world.

New New Zealanders Report Mingalaba, Namaste, Hola. Nelson College welcomed 12 new New Zealanders (refugee students), 6 of whom were from Nelson Intermediate. All have settled well into college life. With another 36 students throughout Years 10-13, it was going to be a busy year.

My priority as the Education Coordinator was to ensure all new New Zealand students were engaged and actively participating in their education, as well as taking advantage of the many opportunities that existed outside the classroom. These boys are now thriving in many different pursuits, whether it be music, art, sport or other co-curricular ventures. They form such an integral part of the school. This year we gained more Colombian students than any other nationality, and still, as I write this for the Nelsonian, we are enrolling more new New Zealanders.

ABOVE F-B: Bishal Raika Magar, Niraj Sunwar, Riu Kitajima, Nitin Raturi. Computers in the Home BELOW: Mary Harley with Jeremiah Dempsey. This year many of our new New Zealanders have participated in the Computers in the Home programme. This programme has been run out of school hours and at the graduation ceremony the families have all been presented, not only with their certificates, but also with a desk top computer and a year’s free membership for the family. The ethnic groups participating then presented a song or dance as part of the celebration, followed by sharing ethnic food.

On completion of the Computers in the Home Programme, a Graduation Cake was presented to each participant, their families, their volunteers and the school support team.

Shellee Hall, Refugee Coordinator

24 NELSONIAN Final words from some of those who are leaving

I started my secondary school life at Nelson College in 2014. My first few weeks were a struggle as I learned little of the native English Language and failed to communicate to anyone. Simple questions like ‘How are you’ challenged me, as I would simply answer with ‘Pakham Tlumang’ The downside to this was that I had no friends from the very start of my school like. However, with the help of the teachers (especially the ESOL teachers) I had the opportunity to learn and to improve my English. Now I have more confidence and I have lots of friends. At Nelson College, I have had a lot of opportunities for my learning and my future. The teachers (especially the ESOL teachers) are helping me to get to my goals. They were there when I needed the most help. My dream is for change. Our parents are working for other people, they are employed by other people. However, in my L-R: Dallana Costillo, Andres Andrade Garcia, Mery Yesenia Garcia generation, other people will be employed by me and working who performed the Cumbia Dance from Colombia for us. as part of the graduation. My life is like water – it was frozen before I came to Nelson College, but now it is flowing smoothly to the future. You (the teachers) might forget me one day. However, for me, you will always be in my heart for what you have done for me. Pakham Tlumang

I came to Nelson College in 2016. I could not speak English or read in English, but now I’ve grown up a lot and learnt so much from Nelson College, especially the ESOL teachers. I have many great memories from Nelson College. I have big plans for next year. Thanks to everyone who has helped me. Pa Uk

When I first came to Nelson from a refugee background I was not able to speak English. I was such a shy person although I could understand English. I had no plans and no idea about what I wanted to become. I didn’t know how and where to start my life here in New Zealand. I was older than most college students and I didn’t have any idea or knowledge of what course to study that would suit me. Nelson College permitted me to study and now I know what I want to do and what I want to study. I’m not shy anymore, and I can speak English. I’ve ABOVE L-R: Mrs Bu Reh (Mother), Mr Trevor Strohfeldt learned so many things from all the people I have met here. (Volunteer Support Person), Ku Reh and Mr Mel Courtney Nelson College has been the perfect start to my life in New Zealand. (Nelson City Councillor). Jigme Tamang BELOW: This cake was made by one of the participants of the Computers in the Home Programme. When I first came to Nelson, it was a really hard time for me. It was hard for me to speak English because I had never spoken English before. I always had problems understanding what the teacher said and I never asked the teacher about anything because I was shy, and I knew I couldn’t be understood. At the beginning I didn’t have any friends because of my shyness and fear. I didn’t get good results at first. Then I only understood a little, but little by little, I began to understand what the teachers and my other friends were saying, but I continued to struggle to learn. It was very hard, but I never gave up. Now I am in Year 13 and I have many friends and I can also understand. I have had great experiences and I would like to thank all the teachers and all my friends who have helped me throughout my time at Nelson College. Bimal Mongar

NELSONIAN 25 From Colombia to Nelson

Nelson College’s Sebastian Cruz, Daniel Benitez and Cristian Benitez Cristian Benitez, Year 12 student Born in Colombia - living in Nelson Colombia is known for its ongoing conflict between the Not only has Cristian learnt English, but he can now swim and government and the Revolutionary Armed Forces. Armed has recently got his driver’s licence. It has certainly been a busy guerilla groups and drug traffickers have forced millions of year and a half for Cristian, yet he still manages to find the time people from their homes and their country. Many Colombian to be a mentor for younger Colombian boys arriving in Nelson. refugees have sought refuge in Ecuador and Cristian is no Before moving here Cristian thought he would never get the exception. Before arriving in Nelson on 17 January 2017, chance to strive for his dreams, to better himself by learning. Cristian worked as a car washer in Ecuador. He worried that he “I find myself now with a lot of opportunities. I am happy. I am would never be able to study again, but that all changed when happy here and I am grateful to everyone … the Red Cross, the he and his family moved to Nelson. school”. The family spoke no English and knew that the road ahead One Red Cross volunteer, John Sauer, has been a huge support would be daunting but exciting. Since then, Cristian has settled to the family helping them to prepare for life in New Zealand. in well to his new home and school life here at Nelson College. The family have even started to call him Grandfather. He now speaks English and dreams of becoming a police officer one day. In August, at Founders Heritage Park, more than 900 people, including Cristian and his family, turned out to celebrate When asked what he likes about Nelson, he says “It’s a good everything Colombian. The event was organised by former community here and the people are open.” He has met many refugees and the New Zealand Red Cross. people and enjoys hanging out with his friends and playing football (He supports Real Madrid!). This love of football has The celebration was a way to showcase Colombian talents and given him the chance to meet lots of people. culture and to thank the community.

Cristian loves that he can choose his own subjects, with his Thank you to Cristian for sharing his personal story. future in mind. He particularly loves the practical subjects, his favourites being Wood Work, ESOL and Art Design. Christina Naughton

Cristian with his wooden cabinet Colombian celebration

26 NELSONIAN Cultural Diversity

Race Unity Day On Tuesday 29 May we held the annual Race Unity Assembly. After a welcoming powhiri from the Kapa Haka students, Mr O’Shea gave his address. All the different nationalities, including staff and students then proceeded to present their flag on stage. Peter Zhang played Chopin’s Valse on the piano as the students and staff left the stage after being officially welcomed to the school. Yuchiro Fukushima and Kevin Jung gave separate speeches around giving nothing to racism. This was followed by Penaia Robin-Seniloli (Māori Head Boy) who also gave a speech and he began a waita for the Kapa Haka students who all joined in. The Nepalese Students sang Yo Nepali Shi Uchali, followed by Ben Pistol, from Germany, who performed Melodie by Anton Rubenstein and was accompanied by Peter Zhang. A Samoan Sasa was presented by the Pasifika boys and the Mynamar girls from Nelson College for Girls and our boys performed the traditional Chin Lo Bamboo Dance which was quite complex and spectacular. The assembly ended with a Haka, performed by the Kapa Haka and Pacifika boys.

TOP L-R: Siang Pi Thian Hlun, Bawi Tlumang, Kap Cin Lian, Van Bawi Vanuk, Lian Tlung Cin, Bawi Cung Hlichal, Thawn Pi Lian and Pa Uk.

RIGHT: Allize Mangar and Dhurba Majhi in traditional Nepalese Dress known as Daura sural.

Sang Hlichal and Ester Fum Cun doing the Chin Lo Bamboo Dance.

Mrs Shellee Hall in Japanese Dress - Yukata, Ms Clare Butler in Chinese Dress - Keipo, Mrs Susan Edwards in Korean Dress - Hanbok, Ms Jocelyn Winters in Mongolian silk coat.

NELSONIAN 27 Leadership and Mentoring

I would like to begin by thanking the students and staff in the Leadership Programme for the warm welcome I’ve received since coming to Nelson College this year. I joined the programme half way through the year to follow in the footsteps of our previous Leadership Coordinator Mary Harley, who was wonderfully experienced and well-loved by students and staff In the leadership room are Billy Dravitzki (year 13) alike. with his mentee Liam Fletcher and Andrew Franklet (year 13) On arrival I discovered a vibrant community of Year 13 students who have worked hard throughout the year to mentor and support younger students. Leaders were given a choice of mentoring roles: Some chose to share their expertise by helping Year 9 students in their classes or sport teams. Others worked with ESOL students to improve their English. Some went out to primary and intermediate schools, where they were A few quotes from Year 13 Leaders very popular with the younger students.

Our largest group of mentors were those who chose to pair “Even though it may not feel as if I’m doing much, the boys up with a newly-arrived Year 9 student. Mentors provided get so much out of it. Even if it’s just us talking for a bit or help with school work and setting goals, and most importantly doing school work.” supported the younger students as they settled into Nelson College. The Year 9 students loved having an older student “Through coaching a rugby team I have learnt key skills who ‘has their back,’ and really appreciated their mentors. and knowledge of the game. I will be able to use these Sylvia Nevin skills in the future and have also gained more confidence as a leader.” A few quotes from Year 9 students “I’ve learned a lot of interpersonal skills and how to empathise with lots of people, as well as lots of self- “I think it’s a cool way to get to know a Year 13 as a Year 9. It management.” makes you feel like you fit in.” I’ve really enjoyed becoming part of this excellent “He’s a leader so he’s busy a lot but he was funny and laid back.” programme and seeing the dedication shown by many of the students. In their work as mentors they have made “It was good having a mentor because I knew I could ask him such a positive impact on the younger students, and to stuff and he would help me out.” the whole school community. I look forward to seeing these fantastic young people continue to lead the way. The mentors gained confidence in working with younger students and had many excellent opportunities to put their leadership skills into practice. Some were surprised by what they gained from the experience, as well as how much they contributed to the younger students they worked with.

28 NELSONIAN Otaki Scholar Cameron Stephen, a Head Boy from Robert Gordon’s College in Aberdeen Scotland, was sent on a tour through New Zealand going to many high schools to honour Captain Archibald Bissett-Smith who was the captain of the Otaki ship which sank during the First World War. Our student Leadership Team here at Nelson College was lucky enough to host Cameron over one of his weekends during his trip.

Cameron arrived in Nelson on the 4th of August and was immediately involved in some quality teenage social life here in Nelson. He had sorted out a date for the annual year 12 Ball so basically jumped straight off the plane, into a more formal attire, and then off he went to indulge himself in finger food and sparkling grape juice at the ball. A few of the leadership boys felt like during his time in Nelson it was only right to show him a true and very raw New Zealand experience. So, on the Sunday, Rick, Tom and Billy took Cameron up to Rainbow Ski-field to see if he was as much of a skier as he made out to be on his Instagram. Unsurprisingly, Nelson put on a bluebird day for us with a fresh dusting of snow and not a cloud in sight. We got a great day of skiing and Cameron showed us what he was made of. The highlight of the day was Rick and Cameron’s venture Billy, Rick, Tom and Cameron at Rainbow Ski Field. along the ridge to grab a stunning view over Lake Rotoiti.

That night we treated ourselves to a magnificent pizza at to really experience the Abel Tasman National Park. Tuesday Stefano’s ending in a blowout basketball game where Nelson morning arrived quickly and it was time for Cameron to carry College Senior ‘A’ and the Supporters Club showed St Bedes on his journey. Needless to say, all the leadership boys were who was boss. On Monday, Cameron was treated to the gutted. We had an awesome couple of days showing Cameron complete opposite of a day in the snow and had a day at what Nelson has in the bag and also made a great friend in Kaiteriteri beach with the other half of the Leadership Team. doing so. This day Cameron and the boys went out on some sea kayaks Billy Dravitzki Philosophy Trip to Wellington

On May 14th about 30 students from Nelson College with Mr wish to be, as opposed to fretting over past failures. The third Brudvik-Lidner and Mr Clifton travelled to Wellington to attend lecture, once again from Julie Arliss, discussed truth. Truth is the annual Philosophy trip. In addition to this, we were given a interesting to consider, especially in our modern society with tour of the Victoria University Campus. Around 100 students “fake news” and other social phenomena. Is truth subjective? from all around Nelson attend the conference, which gave us Is it objective? Truth is a perplexing concept, and the truth is, a great opportunity to get to know people from other schools. it’s definition is likely different for all of us. Fourth, Dr Mark Lewney explored the world of sound demonstrated through his The trip began with a shocking, early morning start. Students rock guitar. These physics related to wave harmonics and then were loaded on to the bus at no later than 5am, much to their further into string theory and modern physics. Finally, Julie dismay. Despite this early rise, spirits were high as the bus set and Jeffery Hodges debated the relevance of honesty in our off into the dark. Before long we were boarding the ferry in modern society. Picton and setting off across the Cook Strait. A rough crossing left many students feeling seasick, but ultimately we landed in In the evening students were given the opportunity to Wellington at noon with no issues. The rest of the day provided participate in an escape room. Here, they had to work together students with the opportunity to rest and explore Wellington. to figure out a puzzle and escape a locked room within an hour. For both nights we stayed at the YHA backpackers. Luckily we survived it. The final day provided students a tour of the Victoria Campus and three lectures from Victoria professors. The following day was the day of the Philosophy Conference. The first lecture came from a linguist expert who examined the The conference was hosted at Scots College and ran from Voynich manuscript. No one has demonstrably deciphered the nine to three. Three lecturers, Julie Arliss, Jeffrey Hodges, manuscript, so it captured the imagination of us speculative and Dr Mark Lewney, explored many different philosophical students. Following that a physicist went through an in-depth concepts and ideas. To begin, Julie delved into two schools of scrutiny of the physics in the movie ‘The Martian.’ He asserted thought: dualism and monism. Essentially, the lecture covered that The Martian was probably the single most scientifically ideas surrounding the mind and body. Are they two separate accurate film, although Matt Damon would probably not be entities? Or are they inextricably linked; manifestations of a able to stab a whole in his glove and shoot through space. single substance? This is pertinent to the idea of an afterlife, Lastly, a lecture about documentary film provided insight into for if they are separate then the mind can continue without the role of this genre in modern film. a physical body. If they are not, then the mind ends with the body. The next lecture from Jeffrey Hodges centred around A smooth ferry ride back and a classic Nelson College sports psychology. Jeffrey Hodges was an Olympic coach and rendition of Country Road took us home after three great days helped many Australian Olympians to success. His psychology in Wellington. suggested that we focus on our future self, the person we Andrew Franklet

NELSONIAN 29 Seated Row: First Row Standing: Second Row: Row: Third Row:Fourth Row: Back 2018 Prefects

Isaiah Malaulau, Liam Patu, Ray Winterton, Zac Waterman-Thomas, Josh Smith, Andrew MacRae, Tyler Edwards, Kevin Jung, Matthew Fox. Matthew Jung, Kevin Tyler MacRae, Edwards, Andrew Smith, Josh Waterman-Thomas, Zac Winterton, Ray Patu, Liam Malaulau, Isaiah Filiai, Nuni Dravitzki, Billy Franklet, Andrew Nevin, Boy), Sylvia (Head Peterson Thomas Smith, Paula O’Shea, Gary Kelly, Ron Headmaster Principal Muir,Rick Deputy Fukushima, Yuichiro Schafer, Nicholas Bartle, Alex Anderson, McKay, Robbie Jarrod Tlumang, Pakham Murray, Fergus Zohrab, Thomas Domett-Potts, Liam Liang, Jason McIntyre. Joshua Paurini, Morgan Cinzah, Hlei Uk Smith, Kopf, Zachary Jonah Nightingale, Ryu Tamang, Patterson, Mongar, Jigme Max Bimal Hey, Konan Goldsworthy, Seth Tod-Smith, Jacob Biggs, Nash Zohrab, Halsey, David PJ Sam Simpson, Stephens, Josh King, Daniel French, Hayden Crick, Dylan Allais, Hugo Mohammed, Khan Nasir Kei Minamiyama, Blessing, Jan Hampton, Louie Neal, Jakob O’Riordan, Cian Clarke, Forrest Kongsomboon, Utt Zhang, Peter Jack Monk. Raul Ventura, Endersby, Daniel Clarke, Kameran Park, Edwin Swift, Michael Fox, Alec Mead, Sam Matthews, Nick McNab, Callum Barron, James Mansfield, Alfie Allan, Ben Tunnicliff, Darcy Edridge, Jake Read, Hamish Mailman, Baiden Bryant, Callum Fischer, Fisher, George Jarod Mansbridge, Caleb Chan, Mo, Kace Howard Lew. Yuan, Oscar Tianlin Grimes, Webber, Matthew Josh McKinstry, Angus Elliott-Jones, Spike McGee, Harper Cowles, Josh Plum, Liam Williams, Henry Addison-Saipe, Ben Court, Sam Robertson, Scott Aydon, Sydney Gastrell, Samuel Thompson, Ryan Daniel Gelling, Taylor. Cody Griffiths, Drue obscured, Jiang David maybe Villamizar, Pipe Lester, Dylan McGuinniety, Matai Buckley, Josh Trill, Murray, Rohan Albie Liu, Daniel Thornton, Jacob Morrison, Roderick Rasmussen, Latai Walker, McFadden, Michael Jack Portsmouth, Fry, Owain Michael Devon, Harris Read, Jacob Lee. Stalker, Jaechan Thomas Ng, Stanley, Reuben Benjamin Yelverton, Thomas Meffan, Max Li, Stanley, Richard Trathen, Fraser Harrison Rhind, Conor

30 NELSONIAN House Reports BARNICOAT CHAYTOR

HOUSEMASTER: Simon Mardon HOUSEMASTER: Neil Anderson HEAD OF HOUSE: Zac Waterman-Thomas HEAD OF HOUSE: Jarrod McKay DEPUTY HEAD OF HOUSE: Andrew McRae DEPUTY HEAD: Louie Hadfield SPORTS CAPTAIN: Matthew Fox ARTS CAPTAIN: David Jiang ARTS CAPTAIN: Liam Domett-Potts ACADEMIC CAPTAIN: Daniel Taylor INTERNATIONAL CAPTAIN: Kevin Jung SPORTS CAPTAIN: Josh Buckley

If there is one thing on which all boarders can agree, it is that Chaytor had a good strong start to the House Cup campaign this year has been a busy one. While the postponement of by making the final in Senior House Cricket. This form however Pyramids and the cancellation of Swimming Sports did allow for slowly slipped as we progressed through the year. We had a few a somewhat more relaxed first term, the myriad of house events standout performances in the House Cross Country, leaving us which followed, and for many, the introduction to N.C.E.A, did in the middle of the pack for this historic event. little to mitigate the unspoken feeling of being thrown in at the deep end. However, this quick pace has, by no means, been a A real highlight for the boys this year was making the final of bad thing. Early morning runs, The Runathon and hours spent the prestigious House Sevens with every minute hard fought. It with friends craning over workbooks, all served as opportunities was a proud moment for the house. With the House Swimming to work and bond as a house. being cancelled this year it put us back a few steps as we had a strong swim team who were eager to break the shackles of last Over the year, we have experienced mixed success in house year’s performance. However, the Year 13s have taken some events. The senior cricket team, though promising on paper, real pride in the back end of the campaign and are showing us quickly fell apart, with our Captain being run out (we are told true potential when we have full commitment. This year should, accidentally) by a teammate. However, as the year wore on, hopefully, show the lads coming through the positives from the there were growing signs of improvement. We came 2nd in leadership and the performances that were laid down. House Singing, and for the first time, won Junior Sevens. I am very proud of the way in which the boys conducted themselves Jarrod McKay with a sense of good-humoured humility in both victory and defeat.

On the more social side, this year has marked a return to Barnicoat’s roots. In amongst another year of uncertainty DOMETT and change for boarding, Barnicoat has remained steady and saw the reintroduction of old traditions and the addition of some new. The handball court and wrestling ring both made HOUSEMASTER: David Purdie a welcome return, alongside the newly established Boarding HEAD OF HOUSE: Robbie Anderson Council. DEPUTY HEAD: Hugo Allais SPORTS CAPTAIN: Pakham Tlumang It is beyond doubt that when Barnicoat comes together, the ARTS CAPTAIN: Josh Cowles house’s true colours shine through. The Runathon, Pyramids ACADEMIC CAPTAIN: Max Meffan and House Singing are a testament to this fact. The individual leadership and organisational skills demonstrated speaks to Strong, committed and persevering. Three words that paint a the character of both the house and its leaders. We have been very fortunate to have not only a strong leadership team but stunning picture of Domett throughout 2018. Our house has also a close-knit, hard-working Year 13 cohort who have been had a successful year in countless competitions. Wins in Chess, vital to the houses’ success. I do wish to pay special tribute, Cross Country, Debating and Tennis shot us to the top of the however, to Monk, who took on the herculean task of leading tables. With many more great results across the board, we’ve pyramids, arguably one of the most stressful and labour- managed to glide through the year maintaining 1st - especially intensive leadership positions in the entire school, in the end with our recent 3rd in House Singing! A great sign of the producing a stunning performance in the space of 4 days, commitment the boys have had this year. compared to the usual six or seven weeks – no mean feat. But the results are not the only thing that makes Domett special. I would also like to thank the Barnicoat staff; Mr Fraser, Debbie, Throughout every event there have been endless smiles. We Nathan, Nick, Matron and Mr Mardon for putting up with us have determination and passion, which helps us make the most and our often-peculiar behaviour and outlandish ideas. To the of any situation, and band together to get huge turnouts at boys, without whom there would be no Barnicoat, throughout all events. Whether getting involved or supporting, everyone the many hours of rehearsals you have seldom complained and was having fun. We’ve had the loudest cheers and the most always rose to the occasion. On behalf of the Year 13s, I would constant stares as the chess finals drew to a close. like to thank you and wish you the best of luck for next year. Runathon was full of memorable moments, with boys of all ages To the boys leaving, good luck, I’ll see you soon. How we will working together to keep the baton going around the field for wake up without Matron hammering on our doors is beyond the full 24 hours. Some came and went for a few laps, whilst me. It has been a privilege to lead Barnicoat and the prospect others put in hours of time to support an amazing cause. We’re of next year’s adventures brings with it both excitement and showing promise for our final competitions in the next term, sadness. It’ll be a bittersweet ending indeed. and I am confident we will end this year on a high. We should Zac Waterman-Thomas do well in Football and I have high hopes for House Haka.

NELSONIAN 31 32 NELSONIAN NELSONIAN 33 The Year 13’s this year have worked well together to keep up many of the games were dangerously close but we were able to involvement and their commitment has been a great model smash our way to the finals and rise victorious. for future years to follow. I thank all of those who showed leadership and supported the House. I’d also like to thank our House Athletics is a day full of energy, colours, and patriotism Housemaster, Mr Purdie, who is by far the most passionate and from all houses. Kahurangi marched along the drive overlooking proud member of our house. And I am sure every member of the battleground which was the front field, our banner outshone Domett is proud of our accomplishments this year, as they are the sun and blinded our opponents. With events all throughout a result of every single person’s involvement. the day, the boys gave it their all for themselves and others, cheering on their fellow brothers, and not just those in the Domett has a strong future with committed members house. Previously mentioned in earlier years of the Nelsonian, throughout every year group. It has been great to see some Harry Kim, who has held his reputation as a legend at house Year 12’s step up to lead, and the juniors embrace our growing events, covering himself in yellow and participating in any house spirit and community. And that is truly what makes event where he can, showing great house spirit all ‘round. Domett such an extraordinary house. Robbie Anderson Term Three was focused on one of the main events of the year, House Singing. Kahurangi chose two spectacular songs, Down Under – by Men at Work, as our song of choice and Mr Blue Sky – by Electric Light Orchestra, to follow this year’s theme of FELL Colours of the Rainbow. For weeks we cast Homeroom aside and met for singing practice and thanks to Ms McKenzie for her HOUSEMASTER: Sharon Lukitau- Ngaamo choir arrangement of Mr Blue Sky, it was said to be one of our HEAD OF HOUSE: Nick Schafer better songs. I’d also like to mention Owain Portsmouth for his SPORTS CAPTAIN: Josh Smith dedication and contribution to the House Singing and having ACADEMIC CAPTAIN: Yoochan Shin the courage to conduct the choir at the event, as well Peter ARTS CAPTAIN: Kei Minamiyama Zhang for his musical talent and being our pianist; we couldn’t have done it without these boys. INTERNATIONAL HEAD OF HOUSE: Daiki de Couto Although Kahurangi may not reach top placing this year, seeing Looking back on the past few terms, I can tell that despite the the boys build character and bonding with the house spirit changes we have been through, we have made the best out is truly a rewarding experience. Thank you to Dave van der of the situation and worked to achieve in each house event. Velden & Martin Love for supporting all the lads and guiding us The boys have, from the beginning, shown that they are very through as Year 13 leaders of Kahurangi. I look forward to the capable, starting at the trials of house swimming (unfortunately events of Term 4 and how the golden boys will spend the rest cancelled) to the House Singing, where we sang ‘The Coconut of their time in Kahurangi for 2018. Song’ by Smile, and ‘Mellow Yellow’ by Donovan. House Athletics is a day especially close to the boarding houses, and It has been an honour to be House Captain of Kahurangi, as per tradition, we fully embraced it, body paint, bad haircuts alongside Owain Portsmouth, Joseph Young, Latai Funaki, and and all. Overall, the house competitions have each been Riley Brown in the Kahurangi leadership group, as well as all rewarding in some way to every boy. A big thank you goes year 13s in the house. out to all of the Year 13 leaders, specifically Arts Captain Kei Alex Bartle Minamiyama, Academic Captain Yoochan Shin, Sports Captain Josh Smith, and our International Head, Daiki de Couto. We all look forward to the events in Term Four. It has been an honour to be the Head of Fell House in its final year. We wish the boys well in their endeavours next year and the years to come. MONRO

Nick Schäfer HOUSEMASTER: Alex Hassan HEAD OF HOUSE: Isaiah Malaulau DEPUTY HEAD OF HOUSE: Harry Perkins SPORTS CAPTAIN: David Zohrab KAHURANGI DEPUTY CAPTAIN: James Barron ACADEMIC CAPTAIN: Matai McGuinniety HOUSEMASTER: David van der Velden HEAD OF HOUSE: Alex Bartle Kia ora, Hello, Talofa lava DEPUTY HEAD OF HOUSE: Owain Portsmouth SPORTS CAPTAIN: Joseph Young What can I say about this past year? To begin with it has been ARTS CAPTAIN: Ben Smith (until Term 2) both an unexpected honor and a privilege to serve Monro house this year as it’s Head of House. The year began well, The golden sons of Kahurangi house have fought valiantly with a great win in House Athletics, one of the biggest house throughout 2018, showing talent in academia, sports, and the events of the year. This was only accomplished by some arts. In the grit of this year’s competition, Kahurangi has seen brilliant individual efforts, and the strong support shown by both ends of the score board. The remaining events in Term Monro house. I would also like to take to take this opportunity Four will decide Kahurangi’s final placement and will require to thank Ms Hassan our “illustrious” leader for her wisdom, plenty of mana to seize victory over house football and the endless support and patience, which has allowed Monro haka, which will be in the hands of Conor Rhind to lead. house, I believe, to thrive this year. I would also like to thank Harry Perkins (Deputy Head of House), James Barron (Sports The first event for the year was meant to be house swimming Captain) and the rest of the Year 13 leaders. My time this year which we were all very optimistic about due to our Olympic was made so much easier because of you guys. I am sure that if standard team, especially within our juniors. Unfortunately, we continue like we have been, that Monro House will end the these potential points sank into the abyss due to the event year on a high. I have grown so much this year and have learnt being cancelled, but our enthusiasm hadn’t yet faded. Tennis that to be a good leader, you must first serve. I am grateful for was the next event, which Kahurangi has a great history with; the respect and trust of my peers and hope that, in some small

34 NELSONIAN way, come close to expectations. I hope to have set a good the start of the year into fruition. This formed results throughout example for the future of Monro house. I will never forget this the year with our house placing solidly in all competitions character-building experience. In fact I have loved it so much and even taking out solid wins in both Debating and Rugby. that I have decided to come back next year. I look forward to Debating is a competition that Robinson have been strong in the future success of our house. throughout the time I have been at College but we have never Isaiah Malaulau come close to winning a senior Rugby title, with us forfeiting almost every year when we draw Monro in the ballot for first game. However, this year the boys fronted up and managed to beat the boarders first round, Monro second and Chaytor in ROBINSON the final to pull off what could be the biggest upset in House Competition history. HOUSEMASTER: Quinton Gately HEAD OF HOUSE: Ray Winterton I have been proud to lead this Robinson House in 2018. We DEPUTY HOUSE LEADER: Fergus Murray have shown that even the mighty Robinson can challenge for ACADEMIC CAPTAIN: Ryan Thompson the cup with us holding a solid position of third in the House SPORTS CAPTAIN: Benjamin Stanley Competition for most of the year and even vying against the other houses to push for second. This is the best that we have 2018 has been an outstanding year for Robinson. We have performed in my five years at the school and it has made my meshed together with both the senior and junior halves of the final year all the more satisfactory to stun many of the other school stepping up so we could shake of our usual reputation of houses with our outstanding performances throughout the year. coming last in everything. At the start of the year the Robinson The rest of the Robinson leadership have been extremely well house leaders set the rest of the house a goal. This goal was organised, including Fergus stepping up in his role as deputy a simple one. To participate. This has been a challenge for the to lead the year nines in the Headmaster’s Cup. I wouldn’t have house as we often lost points from people not turning up and been able to have been leader without their outstanding effort causing us to forfeit. This goal was set to stop that happening in helping push Robinson into achieving the goals we set for it and immediately we began to hold our own in the house at the start of the year. competition. In summary, this year has been an outstanding one for The culture in Robinson house has felt different from previous Robinson. We’ve had a great group of students who went into years with a sense of belief in ourselves growing. This belief the year with a positive mindset and have come out the year translated into participation, which of course led to higher with positive results. This has been a first for Robinson and I scores in all competitions. This was because we had students hope that it can flow into 2019 and beyond. with a wider range of skills helping to bring the goals we set at Ray Winterton

BELOW: House Haka Competition – Won by Monro.

NELSONIAN 35 Year 12 Design

Finlay Pinkerton

Sam Booth

Harry Gardner

Chakkrit Klahan

Fife Gebbie

Ethan De La Mare

36 NELSONIAN Year 13 Photography

Utt Kongsomboon

David Jiang

Oscar VandenBerg Alec Fox

Jem Postance

Alex Bartle

Joe Robertson Jonah Koph

NELSONIAN 37 Media Studies Media Studies

LEFT: Chakkrit Klahan, winner of Best Editing award. CENTRE: Film Festival Oscar. RIGHT: Aeran Tapnio & Raul Ventura, winners of Best Cinematography award.

HOD: Christina Naughton subject matter. Some notable films are: Kim Dotcom: Caught in the web and My Year with Helen, just to name two of his 2018 has been another fantastic, busy and enjoyable year in most well-known works. We look forward to his continued Media Studies. We have had record numbers of students take involvement with the College. Media, which resulted in four senior classes this year. Nelson College Film Festival We have been lucky enough to have the expertise of many In September we held our annual Nelson College Film festival. Media professionals in our classroom this year. These included This is an opportunity to celebrate the talents of our students NMIT Lecturer (Jess Shirley), Doug Brooks (film maker and by watching their media productions. This year the event was scriptwriter), Alexander Behse (award winning film director and run alongside the Runathon, with all proceeds going to the producer), as well as many film editors who came to work with Mental Health Foundation. We had a pleasing turnout to this the students while they were working on their music videos, event, with many students and their families attending. It is short films and documentaries. The students find it hugely always great to see students' work on the big screen, in front rewarding to work with local professionals in the industry. of a live audience. We must take this opportunity to thank our I would like to thank them all for giving us their valuable time. many sponsors – Chia, Warehouse Stationery, The Warehouse, Click and Clean Car Detailing, The Local Barbershop, Flipout Alexander Behse Visit and ProCarts. These businesses generously donated all the Alexander Behse, award winning producer and director spent prizes throughout the evening. Thank you, also, to all students the day with all the Media classes. He showed us some of his who helped to run this event and to Sean Richards who helped work and the students had the opportunity to pitch their film co-host the event. ideas to him, but understandably felt the pressure in doing so! Briefs Film festival He shared with us how to go about getting funding to make a The Briefs Film Festival was held in late October. This is a film and what is involved in getting the film off the ground. He showcase of short documentary and drama films produced by talked about the controversial projects he has been involved secondary school students from Nelson and Tasman. Having with and that if you want to be in this business, it should be for won all the top awards last year, Nelson College was hoping for the love of it, as the money is short, and the hours are long. a repeat of this success! He acknowledged the positives too, as the job has taken him around the world and allows collaboration with great people. The documentary evening comprised 21 films and was a credit to all students who had their films screened. The standard was Alexander has worked extensively in documentary film making very high and Nelson College students, Raul Ventura, William and is known to have an eye for talent and to take risks with his Douglass, Aeran Tapnio (Skate Nelson) and Bailey Dixon (Ink) had their films screened. Skate Nelson won the award for Best Some of the lucky recipients of a goody bag: Cinematography and was a clear winner. Diane Garside, Adam Garside, Henry Mussen and Luke Garside. The Drama night was held on the Saturday night and, again, we were privileged to see a variety of top-notch films. Well done to the Nelson College students who had their films screened: Max Choma, Ethan De la Mare, Thomas Havill (Glamorous Troubles), Chakkrit Klahan, Joshua Prospero (The Boy in the Red Room), Ram Peng and Bawi Min Famcun (Stalker Walker). Chakkrit and Joshua were the recipients of the well-deserved Best Editing Prize.

Congratulations to all the Media students this year and I look forward to a great 2019.

38 NELSONIAN Geography

ABOVE: 13GEO at Wharariki Beach during research field trip. BELOW: Year 11 Geography class HOD: David Purdie with Maatangi Whenua team seated in front.

2018 has been another successful year in Geography. With two classes running at Year 11 and Year 13, numbers were a little down on the previous year, but the calibre of students was generally high. There was a continued emphasis on field trips and guest speakers, which added a lot of value to both courses.

Within the Year 11 course, there were several highlights. The 1080 issue, again, proved a popular topic, with many students finding it to be engaging and thought-provoking. This led on nicely to our research into native bird numbers and pest control in the Abel Tasman National Park. While investigating the class and provoked some interesting discussion. One final the sustainability of forestry as a use of resources, we were highlight worth mentioning was the opportunity to hear from fortunate to be able to tour a harvesting operation within the two guest speakers, John Hannah and David Seymour. David Marahau Forest. This was an eye-opening opportunity to not visited us and talked to the class about his role as a surveyor only witness millions of dollars’ worth of equipment felling, and the integral part that Geography plays in his day-to- hauling and processing trees, but also to see, first-hand, some day working life. John came on a separate day to talk to the of the effects of ex-tropical cyclone Gita. We replaced one students about a recent conference presentation he had given of the previous topics with one looking at extreme natural on the issue of climate change and associated sea level rise. events. The focus case study for this was Canterbury, which This talk was both entertaining and informative, with a focus the students found interesting and very relevant. We also on the management of risk relating to sea level rise for Nelson included the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Tasman. for the first time. This involved an introduction to GIS at the start of the year, as well as a mini-topic investigating the Year 11 Geography distribution of New Zealand’s population using ArcGIS, one of Maatangi Whenua competition the industry standard pieces of GIS software later in the year. Maatangi Whenua is an annual competition for students taking One of the highlights was our team placing 3rd, nationally, in Geography in Year 11. The competition consists of numerous the annual Maatangi Whenua Geography competition. Given rounds involving general world knowledge, problem solving that more than 130 teams competed across New Zealand, our and practical geographic skills, lasting about 2 ½ hours. team, named Hearty Knock, consisting of Jamie Aran, Haruka Yamamoto and George Burgess did us proud! It is a nationwide competition, with schools competing against each other in each region. On Wednesday 15 August, our team, The Year 13 Geography class included many students who had named Hearty Knock, and consisting of Jamie Aran, Haruka taken Geography in previous years, along with a handful taking Yamamoto and George Burgess, competed against local teams the subject for the first time. As with the Year 11 class, we trialled from Waimea College, Nayland College and Nelson College the use of GIS in the classroom. This was generally successful, for Girls. They beat the other seven teams there convincingly to with several students using the ArcGIS for other Geography be crowned the best team in Nelson Tasman. work later in the course. We studied two human Geography topics, looking at Human Trafficking and Conflict Diamonds. Following this fun and rewarding evening, the students eagerly While these topics are hard-hitting, the students found them awaited the results from regions around New Zealand who were to be engaging and eye-opening. Our third topic involved still to complete their rounds of the competition. To decide the investigation of the processes that created Farewell Spit national honours, each of the scores for the teams competing and the surrounding environment. This work involved a three- throughout New Zealand were collated and the team with the day field trip to Golden Bay to conduct research at Wharariki best score would be deemed National Champion. Beach, Cape Farewell and Farewell Spit itself. For many of the students, the opportunity to take a guided tour of the spit in a About three weeks later, the results from all the teams were 4WD bus for the day was a real highlight of their year. On our in. Our team, Hearty Knock, was stoked to discover it got third return to Nelson from this trip, we also had the opportunity to highest score overall, in the country! This is an awesome result, be introduced to Māori perspectives on Waikoropupu Springs, given that 144 teams competed in total, from Southland to the near Takaka, by local iwi representatives. This visit engaged Far North. Well done Hearty Knock!

NELSONIAN 39 TECHNOLOGY

Baiden Mailman, Year 13 Engineering student. Nelson College students present the whare to the Rutherford Street Kindergarten children.

HOF: Kieran Cleary

The Technology department has had a number of staffing The ability to bounce ideas off another colleague is invaluable. changes this year. I am lucky to now have Daniel Moon, who has stepped into this role. We farewelled Kevin Roughton (a Nelson College Old Boy 1964 to 1966 and the HOD of Technology between 1986 to 2000) who took up a fulltime position at Burnside High School after a number of years of fantastic teaching in the Engineering and Automotive Department. Alan Thompson retired after fifteen years at Nelson College. Alan taught Graphics and Engineering whilst at the college. His enthusiasm and experience will be greatly missed. We wish them both the best of health and luck in their future endeavours. We welcomed Daniel Moon a young experienced and talented Graphics and Technology teacher with extensive skills in Product and Graphic design. These talents will enhance the Graphics Programmes as we head into 2019.

This year we have had more exciting initiatives that will enhance our programme and encourage excellence and achievement. We introduced Solid Works into the senior school and Tinker CAD into the junior programmes, which will ensure that we are By Kieran Exton (Year 13 Graphics/Scholarship) moving the department into the future.

The department was also fortunate to purchase two 3D printers. WOODWORK, JOINERY AND FINE WOOD PROGRAMS: These will be utilised to mock-up products and model designs. Mr Gordon McKenzie and Mr Martin Love The Engineering Department has been set up with the inclusion The Year 9 Design Technology Wood class students worked of two more metal lathes which will allow two classes to be hard to practice wood joints in preparation for their first project. manufacturing at the same time. This will clear the back log we Tinker CAD was a new computer modelling programme trialled have endured over the last few years. in Terms 2 and 3. Standards of work and commitment were high for the Beakman Motor. Students are enthusiastic with The Trade Centre has gone from strength to strength this year the Watchman’s Rattle. A review of the programme will look with Paul Daubney, Gordon McKenzie and Richard Wiechern at integrating the course with other projects, deepening the at the helm. In 2019 we welcome back Jeremy Classen to the learning and incorporating the upcoming Digital Technologies department. He will, no doubt, continue to provide the boys curriculum. Having teachers working together for these classes with an excellent and rewarding education. meant resources and processes were streamlined, which reduced the load on students and teachers.

GRAPHICS: Mr Kieran Cleary The Year 10 Design and Technology students have been Graphics at Nelson College has exponentially improved with working from a common brief, in which they sketch, design and the number of students taking the subject, increasing. Our make an occasional table and turned bowl. They went through philosophy of introducing the necessary skills in the junior a safety programme for the machines most likely to be used in school is paying off, with our senior students achieving greater manufacturing. Small scale models were made from MDF to levels of achievement and an increase in the number of boys study proportion and style. Trial joints were practised, gaining aiming for Scholarships going from one each year to more than hand tool skills, using tenon saws and bevel chisels. A high four, this year. quality of craft was expected to increase take home value.

This year our senior Graphics students introduced a The standard of work was high in both the Year 11 BConstructve college wide ‘Design Club’, which has been a great success, Fine Wood classes, with drawer units decorated with detailed incorporating basic skills and encouraging all levels of the embellishments. Work rates varied, as some students compared college to participate. I’d like to thank Alan Thompson for his their progress relative to the level of the class, which was slower time in this area. His knowledge and experience will be missed. than expected. A well-earned field trip to Eurocell - a nearby

40 NELSONIAN wood mill and processing plant, in Tahunanui, extended the 12 AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING: Mr Gordon McKenzie students’ knowledge of materials, processes and industry This year we had two classes of students with different cultures, careers. skill level, knowledge and understanding. We delivered, under NMIT partnership, Level 2 Unit Standards which consisted of a The Year 12 and Year 13 Furniture and Joinery students combination of practical and theory. worked to a cultural theme for their cabinets and achieved outstanding results with design and intricacy. Being a practical Students were given a running, stationary motor to strip down based subject, it often attracts students who have developing completely and measure all parts. They were given 6-7 weeks literacy skills and English as a second language, which means to return it to full working order. To complete this task, students initial communication is expressed through hand craft. Work worked in pairs and shared the outcome. is underway for the course to meet these needs, using the upcoming Building and Construction Industries updated We also replaced a clutch and bled brakes on our donor car, assessments. “Red Rover”. The car was destined for the Lemon 24-hour race held up in Auckland earlier this year. Two students, Cameron Thompson and Tom Henman, were preparing the car with a TECHNOLOGY: Mr Robin Ringwood roll cage, racings seats, and new brakes. However Tom left and Technology has moved into the 21st Century with the gained employment leaving Cameron holding the Lemon!!! introduction of basic CAD software (Tinkercad) at Year 9 and advanced CAD software (Solidworks) at senior level. All CAD 13 AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING: designs have been modelled using one of the new 3D printers. Mr Richard Wiechern On the practical side of things, the Year 9’s got an opportunity Manfield Raceway may be a few years away from roaring to make a small Putt-Putt boat out of sheet steel. The Year 11 into life, but the 13AEG class who manufactured grass karts Design and Technology course had the brief to design ‘Flat during the year will be heading to nearby Tapawera Area High Packed Furniture’ for a space in their house. The Year 12 course School for the annual Top of the South Grass Kart Challenge in designed something to improve a sport or a hobby of their October. choice. These ranged from a phone holder for a rifle, an air inlet for an exhaust, fuel tank for a racing Mini, transduce holder for a boat and Kayak, hand guards for mountain bikes, bike racks and many more. With the introduction of CAD to these courses, TRADE BUILDING: Mr Paul Daubney the modelling of prototypes has enabled students to visualize Six years on, and we’re celebrating the huge success of the the design in its initial stage before the actual manufacture. Gibbons Trade Education Centre and the launch of plans for a This is a multi-material, client-based subject which enables Primary Trades Education facility. the students to interact with key stake holders. The visual and A function was held in Term 3, with members from the local tangible addition of CAD will aid interaction with clients. Trades Industry community coming to support the Centre and hear about the successes of boys graduating with the skills to ENGINEERING: move directly into the trades workforce, giving them a first- Mr Julian Daly, Mr Robin Ringwood and Mr M Love class career option. Industrial Engineering has reinforced its focus on precision and In September we had a visit from Rutherford Street the skills and processes associated with fabrication, fitting and Kindergarten, who came to test out their new whare. Aside from turning, milling, aluminum casting and silver soldering, with the playhouses and mini whares, the building workshop makes both Years 12 and 13 making a MAMOD Style Traction Engine. stuff for big kids as well, including cabins, bikesheds, fences This has allowed good skills progression through the senior and a shearing shed, to name but a few. More importantly, the courses and builds well on the foundation skills of the Year 11 Centre gives our students the skills to take them directly from course. The traction engine will lead well into the year 13 IEG secondary school into a trade career. program, where students will be extended with new projects. MATAKI LODGE DESIGN ELECTRONICS: Mr Julian Daly Trade Building was part of the development and improvement Year 10 students have been making circuits, in different ways, of Mataki Lodge this year. throughout the course, learning about the components, what they are for and how they are used. Developing their track Master in-Charge of Mataki, Grant Billcliff, initiated the design layout and soldering skills have been a lot fun for everybody. and financing to make a good resource even better and more usable for the students on Outdoor Education courses. Nelson Year 11 students made wheeled robots They have learnt how College’s Trade Building Department was happy to be a part to construct, build and program them. Recently, they’ve been of the process. It provided meaningful work experience to the racing them around a track, improving their programming to building students and the students gained satisfaction from get better accuracy and speed out of them. completing work for their college.

Year 12 students are continuing with their robots, but are One aspect of this year’s projects at the Lodge was the changing them to suit different purposes. Introducing radio- completion of a covered outdoor space. The outside area, controlled robots has been a project for them. The projects adjacent to the kitchen and dining/lounge, was the ideal vary from a remote, roving camera mount, an FPV robot, to a area to develop. The first part of the process involved the remote beer can collector. removal of the existing smaller pergola and dysfunctional stone fire; both past their use by date. An outside contractor Year 12 students are taking radio transmissions and are using was organised to level the site, with a digger, and the boys them to pass data back and forth. Each student has a separate set out the post placements and concreted these in, on site. project that involves talking to their client, finding out what they Timber and materials were gathered and pre-cut back in the really want and then coming up with a technological solution. college workshop in readiness for a week-long assault on the building work. Most of the material was transported to Mataki in a shipping container that was destined for placement at the Lodge.

NELSONIAN 41 Food & Hospitality

HOD: Quinton Gately

Another year has flown by with my classes full of enthusiastic budding chefs in the making. It’s been a pleasure and a delight teaching, encouraging and preparing students with skills Zeb Markham-Nicklin at the Secondary School Barista Competition. to prepare them for successful careers within the hospitality industry. The highlight of the year was competing again in the Secondary School Barista Competition at the New Zealand Hospitality Gargiulos Restaurant was open for dinner on many successful, Championships in Auckland. Year 12 student Zeb Markham- booked out evenings. The students all worked professionally Nicklin grinded beans, frothed milk and poured perfect and as a team. They did a remarkable job showing great skills cups of coffee to take out first place in the competition. The in waiting on tables and cooking in the kitchen. This experience competition requires the students to work within a 20-minute of running a restaurant gives the students an insight into the time limit presenting two single espressos, two double-shot real world of the hospitality trade. We are lucky to have the lattes and two single flat whites to a panel of expert judges. great facilities that the school provides for this course. Many guests at the restaurant, including parents, families, teacher’s It was an amazing achievement and Zeb’s persistence and and hospitality staff have been amazed at the standard of food dedication to training helped him perform perfectly in a and drinks served and cooked by the students. At the end of high-pressure situation. Big thanks to Bronwyn Shallcrass and these evenings, the students are always buzzing and have a Sublime barista Olivia Walsh who spent many hours training great feeling of accomplishment. Zeb for the competition.

Commerce

HOF: Simon Mardon

This year, many boys studied the commerce subjects of Accounting, Business and Economics, gaining an understanding of the practical and theoretical business concepts, the fundamental of Accounting and an understanding of Economics as it relates to the NZ and global economy. ABOVE: Mark Maguire (Regional Business Advisor, Research & Jarrod Aberhart took on a position as a senior manager at the Development, NRDA) with Finn Restieaux, Mason Lund, Logan school and will be less involved with teaching Business. We Schokking, Harry Fleming, Matthew Lott and Liam Sloan (Chief thank him for his effort and commitment to teaching Business Executive NMIT). Absent: Baxter Chisnall. over the last eight years and making business education a real-world learning experience for his students. Students in BELOW: Thomas Zohrab, Matthew Grimes, Fergus Murray, his classes have won numerous regional and several national Harry Perkins, Josh Simpson and Kameron Clarke. awards.

This week he will be preparing the Year 12 group ‘Limitless’ for the national awards, having just successfully won the regional competition. Limitless have realised that there is currently no practical way for road maintenance workers to cover existing speed signs in New Zealand. Their team has created an NZTA approved functional and efficient temporary speed sign cover. Their product is NZTA approved, durable, cleanable and reusable. The Nano-Sign requires no additional adhesive saving time setting up for road works. The diamond grade is cut to exact dimensions, creating a professional look to legal specifications. Their achievements this year are: • Award for innovation • Regional award for best business September. Project CEO Fergus Murray, Matthew Grimes, Josh • In the process of a bulk order from Fulton Hogan Simpson and Harry Perkins ran the 2017 charity tournament in Nelson which raised $6,500. The team was later joined by Blue Balls Raises $10,000! Thomas Zohrab and Kameran Clarke. Another successful group over the past two years has been ‘Blue Balls’ who have sought to raise awareness and money for Fergus also received a Board of trustees’ medallion for prostate cancer research. representing New Zealand at the Young Enterprise Scheme business trip to Singapore. Fergus also presented at the The students ran two charity golf tournaments in Nelson Business Hall of Fame and competed at Entrepreneurs in and Christchurch for prostate cancer awareness month Blue Action alongside Sam Christian.

42 NELSONIAN Mathematics

HOF: John Francis

Victoria University Otago University Senior Mathematics Competition Junior Mathematics Competition Following the preliminary competition in the NZ Senior Maths Competition, Luke Garside was selected along with 14 others, Merit to take part in the national final. He travelled to Wellington to take part in the competition final amongst other mathematics Year 9 inspired activities. Alex McGillivray

Nelson College last had a finalist in this competition with Will Year 10 Youn in 2011 and we need to go back to 1984 to recognise our Abel McNabb best result in the competition when Nicholas Strickland placed 2nd.

Luke became the 11th finalist to attend from Nelson College Top 200 and although placing outside the top three, being a Year 12 Year 11 student, the opportunity to have another crack in 2019 is An Nguyen something he is keen to do.

Australian Mathematics Competition Nelson Mathix Competition High Distinction The best number crunchers from throughout the wider Nelson/ Tasman region gathered in the Nelson College hall for the 19th Year 10 edition of Nelsomathix. This competition put mathematically Henry Huynh based questions to teams of four students with the quickest Jacob Wiegand problem solvers coming out on top as they raced each other Year 12 and the clock for the ultimate glory of becoming Nelsomathix Luke Garside champions.

The Year 9 race got off to a great start with all 15 teams quickly Distinction off the mark. As the event progressed, the lead changed a number of times, but the Motueka ‘B’ team soon gained an Year 9 advantage which it held to the finish. Such was the tightness of Ben Palmer the competition, Waimea ‘A’ and Nayland ‘B’ were separated Ewan Mullett by a tie breaker for 2nd and 3rd respectively and while only one Sam Twamley question behind, Nelson College ‘A’ had to settle for 7th place. Andrew Maddock Angus Hellyer Thirteen teams in the Year 10 Competition were racing for Sameep Dahal second after a dominant Waimea ‘A’ team started strongly Henry Grab as they chased a fourth consecutive victory. Nelson College Year 10 ‘B’, Motueka ‘A’ and NCG ‘A’ had a great battle for the minor placings and as the clock ticked down, the Nelson College Tim Mcilroy team edged ahead to take 2nd one question ahead of NCG. Zoltan Mccomb Abel Mcnabb As the evening drew to a close it was evident that the time and Jayden Houghton effort put in by the Nelson College Mathematics Department Louis Hobson in hosting the event was well worth it and in setting a high Year 13 standard for hosts of the future, ensured all participants Thomas Peterson and spectators had an enjoyable experience at the hands of mathematics.

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NELSONIAN 43 International

There have been several social occasions where the boys have INTERNATIONAL DIRECTOR: Chris Hart had the chance to meet other International Students in our INTERNATIONAL MANAGER: Jude Rainey region. We attended a shared Dance at Motueka College in Term One and a Hollowed Dance at Waimea College in Term We started the year in International by welcoming a new intake Four. A large thank you to the student Social Committee which of boys both into boarding and homestay. It was also nice to comprised of Yuichiro and Dowon (Kevin) who helped make see so many familiar faces returning to continue their study at these trips possible. Nelson College. In August, we enjoyed our annual trip to Rainbow Ski-field in Early in the year we helped to host the school’s annual Race the Wairau Valley. 42 students and 4 staff had an incredible day Unity Assembly. Students represented their countries of origin on the slopes. Many boys had ski lessons and for several boys in front of the school and several were involved in cultural it was their first experience of snow. demonstrations such as music performances and dances. We cannot sum up the year without acknowledging Mrs In the middle of the year the school made the decision to Leigh Riley’s contribution to the International Department. renovate ‘C Block’. As a result, the International Department Leigh made the decision to retire in May to concentrate on moved into Te Ara Poutama (Whare) temporarily and was her growing extended family. Leigh initially joined the school hosted by the school’s Maori and Pacifica students. This as a teacher in 1992, became a world-renowned FPS (Future was a fantastic opportunity for cultural exchange and the Problem Solving) teacher and then from 2009 was International International staff and students were thoroughly grateful to Director. After retiring from teaching in 2012 she was appointed our hosts who were gracious and accommodating. At the start as International Marketing and Recruitment Director from 2014 of Term Three we moved back into the renovated building and until this year. Leigh did a fantastic job marketing the school have been enjoying the modern facilities. overseas and the quality of students that we have currently at school is a testament to the high-quality job she did on our During the term break holidays, the students have enjoyed behalf. We wish her a relaxing and enjoyable retirement. trips out go-karting, rock climbing, paintballing and travelling around New Zealand with tour companies. It was great to see We wish our 2018 leavers well as they move onto their future the boys challenging themselves by attempting new skills and endeavours and look forward to welcoming new International experiencing new places. Students to the College in 2019.

44 NELSONIAN INTERNATIONAL HEADBOY: Yuchiro Fukushima

Hi, my name is Yuchiro Fukushima and I am the International Head Boy for 2018. I would like to share an amazing journey I had in Nelson College that I will never forget.

Four years ago, I came to Nelson College from a completely different place called Japan. Four years is a long period of time, but I can still remember my first day of being a Nelson College International student. Before I came here, I was very nervous and not sure what my life would be like for the next four years of my high school life. However, my nervousness quickly disappeared when I received a very warm welcome from Nelson College students and its teachers. From this moment, I stared to feel excitement for my future instead of being nervous.

Although I was very excited, English was a big obstacle for me and lack of my English skill sometimes let me down. When I came to Nelson, I could barely speak or understand English. So, I had some hard times when I tried to make friends or tried to express my feelings. Some of the time I even got home sick missing my home, my family and friends. So how did I overcome these problems? The key of this was my friends. I lived in Fell house for most of my time and the friends I made in this house, I will always treasure. Although we sometimes had fights over silly things, they always helped me to learn English and made me laugh and happy. Not only in Fell, all of the friends I made in Nelson College were kind and welcoming which made my life in Nelson a lot better.

Nelson College also helped me to excel in my academic achievement. Before I came here, I was not a big fan of studying. I did not have a dream and I was just studying to pass the exams. However, Nelson College changed my perspective of studying. Unlike in Japan, all the teachers were very helpful, nice and friendly even towards us international students which motivated me to study and led me to receive a few prizes last year. I could not thank all my teachers enough for helping me through my achievements.

2018 was a very busy year for me and other international students. Due to the reconstruction of C-block, we had to move to the Whare for two terms. At first, I was very worried about our students not being comfortable there. However, it turned out that it was a such a great time as many boys were making new friends there and it was good to see the mixture of different cultures. We also had a variety of events such as Cultural Diversity assembly, ten-pin bowing competition, international dance party and it was great to see the boys having a fun time.

To sum up my life in Nelson College, it was full of excitement and happiness. I am very glad that I chose this school which led me to have a great opportunity to make bunch of wonderful friends and study in a marvellous environment. Also, special thanks to this year’s Deputy Head Boy Kevin Jung and all the teachers especially Mr Hart, Mrs Rainey, Susan, Betty and Ms Butler for helping me throughout this year. I hope that I was able to give other international students a good time and I wish the best for every international student.

LEFT: Back L-R: Hoon Lee, Jaewoo Park, Joonseo Choi, Yoochan Shin, Sanghyeok Suk & Chihuem Yun. Front L-R: WooSeok Jang, Jungwon Park & YunHo Jang. RIGHT: Junhao Mo. NELSONIAN 45 Penaia Robin-Seniloli.

This year Nelson College had 3 speakers attend Ngā Manu HOD: Wayne Hippolite Kōrero at the regional competitions held at the Headingly Centre in Richmond, hosted by Waimea College, with all 3 Maori Head Boy Report speakers achieving respectable placings. In support, a solid 30 Ngā mihi manahau ki a koutou katoa. Greetings to you all. boys from Nelson College were in attendance, giving structure to the school’s haka and waiata tautoko. At the beginning of the 2018 academic year, I was privileged to take on the role of Māori Head Boy at Nelson College. Looking My success as Māori Head Boy has not been a journey I have back over the years to when I started in Year 9, some of my taken alone. They say it takes a village to raise a child. As a young fondest memories were those created in Te Ara Poutama, aka man, I outgrew the village and was taken in and guided by my the ‘Whare.’ If you have never been up to the whare before, I Nelson College whānau. I would like to take this opportunity recommend you take the waewae express and check it out. to acknowledge some of these key people: Mr Kelly, Matua Wayne and Mrs Lakitau-Ngaamo; the aroha and manaakitanga A lot happens there, with Matua Wayne Hippolite at the helm, you all have extended is something I will always be grateful for. strumming out the beats on his ‘gat and the whānau boys singing, melodically, in tune to the lunchtime rallies of jandal To all the Whānau boys, I am proud to have represented some ping-pong, games of hamuti (scum), rugby on the grass in front of the best sporting, musical and academic talents Nelson of the whare, at times resulting in your ball being taken off you. College has to offer. The lifelong friendships and the classes have added to the Thanks for a great final year. Hei konei! footprint I leave behind. Ngā tamatoa ki te ao Penaia Robin-Seniloli, Maori Head Boy This year Liam Patu took up the role of Deputy Māori Head Boy. Together, we completed a series of tasks and activities for leadership. Some of the important things we have done Te Kāhui Tauira this year include taking up the responsibility of the Te Kāhui Tauira Committee (TKT). The main focus of this group is to Nelson College Whānau homeroom Council support our student body to fundraise and reduce the financial Te Kāhui Tauira, or TKT, is a committee of students representing costs for whānau to send their boys away on school trips, every year level from within the Whānau homeroom system, representing Nelson College i.e. Polyfest, Ngā Manu Kōrero with spaces for those of our Māori and Pasifika whanau who speech competitions, National Secondary School Kapa Haka sit outside of the Whānau. We come together every Tuesday and Kī o Rahi. at interval to talk about upcoming events, concerns or matters pertaining to our membership. TKT have also contributed to whole school charity fundraising events, selling fry bread. More recently; for the Run-a-thon This year we have supported our boys who attended the fundraising in support of Mental Health Awareness, we Polyfest Festival in Christchurch and our kapa haka boys who performed kapa haka and parts of the Pasifika bracket at the attended the National competitions, last term, in Palmerston evening concert. I would like to extend a huge mihi to all the North. We are always trying to rally behind school events boys who valiantly volunteered to represent “Monro House” like the Runathon fundraising event for Mental Health. This is running through the long night hours into the dawn, Churr a great cause and something that has a huge impact on our whānau. Māori and Pasifika communities.

46 NELSONIAN The next big event that we will be fundraising for is the trip to Hawai’i next year. Our main goal for this is to take the stress from the parents by reducing the cost for their boys to go. The money that we raise will go to towards their accommodation, food and travel.

Although we didn’t connect with other TKT committees from other schools in 2018, we hope to do so in the future. This would be a great opportunity to share ideas about how we can be a better support system for our students. If you are interested in being on the team, feel free to approach Matua Wayne or Api. Louis Robin-Seniloli

Manu Kōrero This year, students from Nelson College went to the Regional Ngā Manu Kōrero speech competition. We had three students Students performing at the Secondary Schools Kapa Haka competing: Nicholas Paulin (senior English), Bennett Gibbons- competition in Palmerston North. Smith (Junior English) and myself Pharaoh de Thierry (Junior Māori). All my older siblings have competed at this competition; therefore, I was mentally prepared for this event. What I have the end without any major hiccups managing to place 2nd, learned from my siblings is that it’s not about winning, it’s about overall, in my section. Nicholas managed a first equal for the going up on the stage and doing your best. Impromptu category for his section. We didn’t gain any first overall places this year, but we stood with pride, representing I was full of nerves, but thankful that my peers who were there our school with dignity. to support us three speakers. I managed to get through to Nā Pharaoh de Thierry

Swimming with dolphins at Kaikoura. Tourism

HOD: David Purdie

2018 has seen another great bunch of students take on learning about New Zealand’s biggest industry. From key industry concepts, to economics, destinations and tourism jobs, it has been an interesting and varied course for our Year 13 class.

For this year’s field trip, we returned to our traditional location of Kaikoura, which has been hard to access since the earthquake. It was a valuable learning experience to see, first-hand, the importance of tourism to the community and the amazing work that has gone in to getting the town back on its feet again.

Upon arrival, students were graciously hosted for a tour of Hapuku Lodge and had their minds blown by a glimpse into the world of luxury tourism, before checking into their own backpacker accommodation at the Lazy Shag!

The highlight of the trip was travelling out to sea for viewing and swimming with dolphins. It was interesting to see the careful management of safety, conservation and tourist expectations. Luckily the weather and the dolphins all played their part for a magical few hours on the water. In the afternoon, we visited the recently opened Kaikoura museum and the special earthquake exhibit, followed by a talk from the local I-SITE manager about tourism trends in the area.

On the way home, we also checked out Marlborough Sounds Adventure Company to hear about the work being done to create opportunities for the many tourists who pass through Picton, on the ferry, every year. Students learned about the ongoing challenge of ‘capturing’ tourists as they transit through Several students are planning to undertake further study a transit hub like Picton, encouraging them to spend time (and in tourism and some even have plans for big tourism trips money!) in the town before moving on to the next destination themselves. To all our Year 13 Tourism students of 2018, I wish on their journey. you all the best for the future.

NELSONIAN 47 raft of activities, in groups, to put into practice all they had Co-curricular experienced in the preceding 24 sessions. During the Longest Day, it was clear that all participants responded in different ways, but they supported each other, admirably, through five hours of physical and mental pressure. All those involved overcame their own individual challenges to complete the course with a smile.

This year’s participants from, Nelson College, were; Ryan Martyn, Kayleb Le Noel, Kaio Lart, Anikin Foley, Josh Smith, Isaac Subritzky and Caleb Mansbridge. All of these boys successfully completed the Longest Day and graduated from the CACTUS programme.

A special thanks goes to the key sponsors of CACTUS, Port Nelson, Red Cross and NMIT, without whom running this course would not be possible.

Any students interested in finding out more about CACTUS and/or registering interest in the next CACTUS course can see Mrs Lukitau-Ngaamo, Mr Purdie or Mr Cleary at Nelson College. David Purdie Chess Chess at Nelson College got off to a strong start this year with the introduction of a weekly Chess Club and Chess Ladder in the Library. 2018 has been a year of renewed interest in Chess at Nelson College, largely thanks to visiting specialist coach, Dan Dolijs, from the Nelson Chess Club, Chess Manager Mr Roxburgh, and a year of great achievements from competitive Team work at its best. chess players. The first test for Nelson College’s chess players, this year, was CACTUS in the annual competition against Marlborough Boys College during the Marlborough Exchange. A trip to Blenheim was On Saturday the 30th of June, local students completed the well worth the practice during the friendly matches against CACTUS Longest Day. The CACTUS programme is an eight the talented Marlborough Boys. Nelson College came out the week course, founded on basic army training and designed winners; though. to challenge young people by bringing out the best in them. Each individual gains in different ways by doing CACTUS. Such The year’s big event was the Regional ChessPower Tournament, gains often include self-confidence, leadership, teamwork, held at Nayland College on May 9th, during Term Two. Nelson communication, physical fitness and social skills, not to mention College, as the reigning champions, faced heavy competition a whole lot of fun along the way! from challengers Nayland College, but came out on top with 21.5 points to Nayland’s 19.5. Nelson College’s Year 10, Rico Over the eight weeks, the CACTUS participants trained three Fraser came in first place, with Year 13, Pakham Tlumang, days a week, from 0600 to 0700. These sessions were held placing third. This gave both students entry to the Champion’s rain, hail or shine and provided participants with the mental Trophy in Auckland, securing the team a place at the National and physical tools to improve themselves. Often frosty starts Finals to be held in Auckland. Later in the term, in Round Two proved a real test of resolve! against Marlborough, the roles reversed, as we became the home team. This resulted in a tough competition, but resulted The culmination of the CACTUS course is the Longest Day, in a comprehensive win over the Marlborough Boys’ team. held on the Saturday of the final week. This year’s Longest Day consisted of 23km of running, as a group, in and around A second Nelson regionals event was held on the 1st of August Nelson city. As well as running, the participants completed a at Nelson Intermediate. Again, Nelson College played well

L-R Rico Fraser, Pakham Tlumang, Bawi Tlumang, Mr Stuart Participants on the 23km run. Roxburgh, Ronan Thompson, George Fraser, Sam White.

48 NELSONIAN Debating Back Row: Sarah Watts, Luc Wiegand, Jono Subritzky, Zoltan McComb, Ronan Thompson, Nicholas Paulin. Front Row: Tim McIlroy, Jacob Wiegand, Rico Fraser, Sam Jones, George North, Louis Hobson. against all challengers to gain its second regional title of the round to compete, further, in a team of three, in Wellington, as year. Pakham Tlumang placed again, gaining first place, with part of the final round. Nelson College students Ronan Thompson and Bawi Tlumang achieving second and third place, respectively, giving both Together with debating is another exercise called mooting. This entry to the Champion's Trophy Tournament, in Auckland, as involves being given a moot ‘case’, forming arguments based well. on a set of provided facts and materials, and arguing your case, before a judge, against another team. Nelson College, with Over the weekend of the 27th and 28th of October, a team of Miss Watts’ guidance and help, participated in the University six Nelson College boys travelled up to Auckland to compete of Waikato Secondary School Mooting Competition, with a at the ChessPower Nationals. The first day was the Champion’s team comprising Zac Waterman-Thomas, Harry Perkins, and Trophy, an individual event consisting of over 250 of the myself. Our case was a hypothetical incident about a teacher country’s top chess players. Pakham Tlumang achieved the being accused of serious misconduct and facing disciplinary highest score of the Nelson College players, winning 7.5 out of action before the Education Council. Getting to speak before 9 games and coming 6th, overall. The second day was a team Judge Zohrab, at the Nelson District Court, was a unique and event where results were taken from the combined scores of fun experience — Judge Zohrab was very kind and patient with the top 4 players in the team. After coming 4th at this event for a group of schoolboys who had never had any experience in the past 4 years of trying, Nelson College, this year, snuck into the world of lawfare. third place in the Senior Division, with 23.5 points to St Patrick’s College’s 22.5. This was a huge achievement for the boys and 2018 has been a thrilling year for debating. Our deep gratitude Chess at Nelson College. is due to Miss Watts for the time and effort she invests into providing this pursuit for the boys of Nelson College. A big thanks again, to Mr Roxburgh, and all parents and Jono Subritzky, Year 13 student supporters for providing support throughout the year and for inspirational words during all the tournaments. Thanks, also, to SUTER DEBATE Vikky Heays and Pauline Schurman for organisational expertise, Two Nelson College senior teams won the Suter Debate cups. par excellence, enabling the trip to Nationals to run flawlessly. The first debate saw our team up against Waimea Senior on Ronan Thompson the topic: Art is an essential part of a balanced curriculum. Nic Paulin, Luc Wiegand and Sam Jones successfully argued the Debating negative case. In the second debate of the evening, an NC Debating so far this year, has been active and engaging. In and NCG combined team defeated Nayland College Senior February, the qualifying round was held for the Russell McVeagh on the topic: Fine Arts must be exclusive and elitist. Jono New Zealand Schools’ Debating Championships throughout all Subritzky, George North and Scarlett Morrissey convinced the regions of New Zealand. This was a rigorous series of debates, adjudicators of the proposition in a strong affirming debate. open to competition by any high school student in the region. Congratulations to all these students and thank you to the Miss Watts roped me into this, and I’m glad she did. Among Suter Art Gallery for hosting such a wonderful evening. We the many interesting topics were “This House Believes Private have a strong inter-school debating competition between the Healthcare Should Be Abolished”, and “This House Supports Nelson schools and the students learn to develop their logic, Artists Boycotting Performance in Countries with Widespread reasoning and oral presentation skills. Human Rights Abuses”. I was privileged to be selected in this Sarah Watts

NELSONIAN 49 Back Row L-R: Oliver Taylor, Sarah Watts, Fergus Richards L-R: An Nguyen, J-L Louverdis, Logan Smith, Front Row L-R: Tom Lynch, Preston Holder. Ronan Thompson and Ms Sarah Watts.

Future Problem Solving (FPS) mis-management and security threats. There was a concern that businesses and individuals may lose vital business, personal Future Problem Solving is a programme that aims to aid and health data stored in the cloud. The boys were concerned students’ creative and analytical thinking abilities, helps about the vulnerability and retrieve-ability of the data and them collaborate, to express complex ideas succinctly and came up with solutions that included DNA linked data, data to problem solve. Each year, we cover four diverse topics – tracking devices using unique codes (Junior) and creating an AI this year, the spread of infectious diseases, toxic materials, watchdog based on the human immune system to search for, philanthrocapitalism and cloud storage. isolate and surround suspicious code (Senior). The results were As well as being a subject, FPS is a national and international as follows: competition and Nelson College and the Prep school have a proud tradition of national and international success. This year PREP WHERO: Sam Brookes, Jeremy Beatson, Adam Barton, we have again been successful in the competition at a national Ben Roff - 2nd Place, Flag winners. and international level. PREP MAROON: Nick Peterson, Alex Bryant, Josef Fierek, Fenlon Bayley - 4th Place, 3rd Place Presentation JUNE 2018 INTERNATIONAL FINALS of Action Plan. In June, four Prep students travelled with me to the US. These students are Preston Holder, Tom Lynch, Fergus Richards and NELSON COLLEGE SENIOR: Ronan Thompson, An Nguyen, Oliver Taylor. Logan Smith, J-L Louverdis - 3rd Place Senior Scenario Writing Last November, these boys, were the National FPS Champions – Ella Taylor (Nelson College for Girls and coached by Sarah and were invited to represent NZ at the International Finals in Watts) - 1st Place - National Champion. the Junior Division. This result means that Ella Taylor, Nelson College Senior and In March this year we were given the international topic – Nelson Prep Whero will have the opportunity to represent New criminal justice – and the hard work and study began. Zealand at the International Finals to be held in Amhurst (near Boston) USA in June 2019. We travelled to the United States bound for the University of Wisconsin, La Crosse. There were 63 teams from around the Congratulations to our winners and to all students who took World in the Junior Competition. The boys were placed 4th for part in the programme this year. the booklet (anywhere in the top 5 is amazing) and 1st for their presentation of action plan, earning them a world title. Young Farmers 2018 The exam scenario was set in a fictitious town where there was This year I’ve had the opportunity to be a part of the Young a real disconnect between law enforcement and police. The Farmers Club at Nelson College. In past years there has been police were using high-tech weapons, and the boys winning several stages where there was a strong club, but in recent idea was to create a microchip that would be inserted in all times it had died down. I had recently come back from talking hi-tech weaponry that deactivated it and only responded to with another school representative who had a very strong club body signals for example, heart rates and stress levels. This and I was inspired to start our one back up again. meant that the weapon could be used when needed but made I went to see Mr Kelly and asked if the old club was still running, it unable to be misused which could led to harm and a breach it was not. Through some form of magic, Mr Kelly assigned of public safety. me the prestigious position of Chairman, which I accepted Whilst we were in the US, we travelled to Texas and Minneapolis gratefully. From there, I managed to get a few boys interested and spent a day at NASA in Houston. It was a very exciting and we grew. adventure. The first event was organised by the Chairmen of the girl’s college Young Farmers club, Phoebe Cant. Phoebe arranged NATIONAL FINALS NOVEMBER 2018 for a speaker from Ravensdown to visit Nelson College and On 2 November 2018, College and Prep attended the National explain the process of fertilizer application in New Zealand. He Future Problem Solving Finals in Auckland. The topic was also talked about potential job opportunities in Ravensdown’s Cloud Storage and the scenario involved a large cloud storage industry. Almost twenty members of the boy’s club and several provider that faced impending bankruptcy due to corruption, of the girl’s college members attended.

50 NELSONIAN Academic Committee Back Row: Ryan Thompson, Latai Rasmussen, Matai McGuinniety, Luke Garside, Nicholas Paulin, Luc Wiegand, Zoltan McComb, Yoochan Shin. Second Row: Robbie Anderson, Jacob Read, Andrew Franklet, Max Meffan, Zac Waterman-Thomas, Daniel Taylor, Sam Gastrell. Front Row: Louis Hobson, Rohan Trill, Albie Murray, Sam Halsey, Pakham Tlumang, Victor de Maupeou, Shashank Bhagwani, Oscar Lew.

The next event was a visit to a local deer farm in Tapawera. Academic Committee Both clubs were in attendance and we were given a tour by the The Student Academic Committee (SAC) is a group of farmer, who told us all about the deer industry and prices of academically talented students working together to promote the velvet. Being the first event run outside of the school, it was academics at Nelson College. The group consists of students great to see how smoothly it ran. Mostly due to the planning of of all year groups who are nominated by deans, housemasters, Mr Mackenzie who had arranged the visit and drove one of the their peers or are invited by Mr Brudvik-Lindner. The committee vans and the help of Mr Kelly who drove the second van. meets most weeks during a lunch time and works on events We also had a local vet come to speak to us. A breakfast was that are held throughout the terms, such as the committee’s held in the dining hall before school where Mr Gately put biggest activity: peer tutoring. on a fantastic breakfast. The vet spoke about Myco plasma Other SAC events involve some weekly activities like Mega Bovis, which is the cattle disease that is causing havoc in New Chess in the Quad. The biggest event this year was the Academic Zealand’s dairy industry. This was very relevant as several of our Week where the committee came together to organise and members of the club are from dairy farms. The breakfast was a run workshops, quizzes, and brain games, dedicating the roaring success and we even had some new members attend. whole week to a celebration of Nelson College’s Academic Being a part of Nelson College’s Young Farmers Club has been prowess. While organising these events the committee gets to fantastic and has provided opportunities for those interested in know each other well and connect with students of different the primary industry to learn more and meet others who share year groups with similar interests. The committee also works the same passion. What has been achieved this year can be towards providing opportunities to those who may not have attributed to, Phoebe Cant, the Chairman of the Girls Young access to them and are working on getting a fund setup for Famer Club, who has worked tirelessly arranging speakers and less fortunate students to be able to attend the excellent coordinating between the two clubs. Gordon McKenzie who academic opportunities offered by the school. I have enjoyed once again took up the role of being the supportive teacher my time in the committee and learnt a lot from my involvement and battled with higher powers to get whole days off for the in its events both as a student and an organiser. I hope SAC club and to Mr Kelly who helped restart the club and continue continues to grow and promote academia at Nelson College to have input into what was going on. after I leave. Hamish Read, Year 13 student Sam Gastrell, Year 13 student

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NELSONIAN 51 10BW enjoy a well earned rest on the Mole Saddle.

Meet the Challenge create new friendships and discover aspects of themselves that they previously did not know about. Mataki Lodge was built in 1967 and borders the Nelson Lakes National Park near Murchison, 120 Km south of Nelson. The motto of Mataki Lodge is “Meet the Challenge.” This This facility provides an excellent environment for students' motto encompasses what the lodge was built for and what development, both in outdoor education and other aspects of students will get out of the experience of the camp. The first the school’s co-curricular activities. walk on Monday after issuing gear, is really a testing point for the students and their comfort zones. Many students will For over 50 years, students from Year 10 classes have been moan and complain when leaving the lodge and it is only when involved in the school camp, a week-long trip with a 3-day the lodge is out of sight and out of mind, they truly enjoy the tramp up and around the Mole Tops. Other camps include the tramp. This is the first part of the motto; knowing that you are Mataki Challenge, a five-day adventure for senior students, in capable of much more than you thought. The second and last the surrounding Nelson Lakes region. A more recent addition part of the motto is knowing that “what you put in is what you is the Mataki Renovation Trip at the end of the year, to give the will get out.” Sometimes, when I have been part of the camp as lodge a refresh. I have participated in many of these camps a student leader, there have been times when the weather has both as a year 10, and a student leader in my senior years at been against us, windy, raining and snowing. The students who the college. Additionally, I was part of the first renovation trip help fix other teams' flies that blow away, pack up the camp site in 2015 where we gave the lodge a fresh look with plenty of the following morning, encourage class mates to keep going sanding and painting, inside and out. and push themselves, gain more from the camp than others who have not. “Meet the Challenge” is the perfect motto for Each and every time I have attended Mataki as a student Mataki lodge. leader, the Year 10s always ask me “Why”? “Why do this to yourself. Is it for credits? Do you get paid?” I reply “No, it’s I would like to thank and acknowledge the hundreds of hours because I love being in the outdoors enjoying nature, which is Grant Billcliff, the head of the Mataki Lodge Department, has very special and unique to NZ.” At the end of camp, they seem put into running the lodge to such a standard as it is today to understand why I come out here year after year, taking my and the Headmaster Mr Gary O’Shea for the ongoing and own time, and weeks of school to do so. It is something special continuing support of the programme. to see how the class will bond and change over the course of the week. People come out of their shells and change. They Jacob Read

52 NELSONIAN 10BW enjoying the view from the Mole Tops.

Mataki - A reflection of Year 10 Camp once we got to the top. We settled for a couple of hours before returning to the campsite. This year at Mataki Camp was a challenging, scary, rewarding, and fun experience. On Monday we arrived at school around The next day passed by and it was a rewarding day as well.The 8:15am. We then proceeded to get on an old, but comfortable, walk was on rocky ground but heading back to the lodge was bus which drove us to the Mataki Lodge. We took one big good. We did a massive walk down a rocky, patchy riverbed look at the lodge and wanted to get in there fast. Not much which stretched for about three hours. This tired you out so happened that day; we went for a long walk just to cook some much, to the point you wanted to eat the world. The struggle Milo and walked back to the site where we would set up camp. was finally here. The pain wanted to devour me and eat me We slept under flies that night while the rain poured down. alive, but we kept pressing on and before we knew it, we were back at the lodge. The strain was over and we ate our lovely We woke up early the next day, ready for the notorious walk roast dinner that the teacher kindly cooked for us. We were also that we had been dreading. Once we packed, the teachers treated with marshmallows and milo, and we watched a movie showed us a path to the campsite, so we followed it. A long, before heading off to bed in the dorms. tiring, painful, blistery, sweaty, exhausting six hours of walking later, we made it. We then set up camp at a nice flat area and We woke up the next day, excited and sad to be going home. quickly lay to rest for the night. Two hours of cleaning, then we were gone. I looked down just before I left and I saw that I had blood on my knuckles, water We were woken early the next morning and breakfast was down my shirt, and mud on my boots. In that moment I felt the served, then we set up for another walk: up a literal mountain. immense satisfaction of completing Mataki Camp 2018. This mountain was tall: 400 vertical metres, to be precise. We smashed that in less than two hours and admired the view, Sam Portsmouth and Louis Croker

Oscar Fitzgerald doing a pack liner slide!

NELSONIAN 53 L-R: Sally Mains, Matthew Fox, Jake Harris and Dylan Lester

HOD: Stephen Garside Tell us about one of the trips you’ve been on this year through Outdoor Education. The Outdoor Education programme has been growing Over three days our Year 13 Outdoor Education class set off into quickly at Nelson College and we will be introducing a Year the Nelson Lakes National Park to bring our navigation skills 11 programme for the first time in 2019. We will also be to the next level. This was also a chance to put into practise offering different assessment options with the aim of giving the tramping-based skills we had been learning for the weeks students more choice, including the ability to personalise their leading up. We started in St Arnaud with cold easterly winds assessment projects based on their strengths and goals for the and the morning’s inversion layer bringing fog low into the future. Two students are going on to study Outdoor Education valley. After consulting the map, we headed towards Parachute at Ara in 2019: Jake Harris and Rod Morrison. They came first Rocks on the north-east end of the St Arnaud range. Day One and second respectively in Outdoor Education this year. cleared as predicted, bringing good weather on the tops. We moved down the range towards our own secluded mountain Jake Harris, Dylan Lester and Matthew Fox (pictured above tarn tucked in a basin NNE of point (1782). On Day Two we with Sally Mains from Nelson College for Girls) were the first climbed out of the basin and carried along the range towards recipients of the Nelson College Expedition Scholarship. Rainbow Ski Field via the sheltered valleys. It was finally time to They also won a national expedition scholarship through the start looking for that perfect scree slope to descend into Lake Federated Mountain Clubs of New Zealand. Rotoiti. It was a quick scramble down some hard gravel and then onto dreamy scree to the bottom. For many of the boys this was their first experience with this kind of terrain. That night Q & A with Year 13 Outdoor Education we called a well-placed DOC hut camp. The final day offered a student Jake Harris gentle couple of hours around the lake's cut tracks, ending up back at the vans. Jake has studied Outdoor Education for the past two years after he arrived at Nelson College at the start of Year Tell us about the expedition you’re working towards now. 12. He has also been the recipient of the Nelson College How did it come about and what are you planning to do? Tramping Cup for the last two years. After hearing expedition stories from our enthusiastic Outdoor Ed teacher Dulkara Martig, I was hooked. The idea What have you learned through school Outdoor Education of spending multiple weeks on a trip exploring parts of New that has been beneficial to you? Zealand's wilderness excited me. Luckily two other young lads It has been a good chance to brush up on navigation skills. (Dylan Lester and Matthew Fox), also in OED, felt the same Learning how to read weather has been helpful, not just online way. The seed was planted. All it took was a gentle push and though weather maps, but also being able to predict what will the realization came that we were capable of planning and happen with weather while we’re outside. I always had a base undertaking such a trip. We thought it would be awesome to of navigation skills but I’ve been able to build on them, which add at least one more person to our team. Sally Mains, another has given me the confidence to not rely on tracks. Now I go fellow OED student from Nelson College for Girls frothed at on lots of off-track missions and I am more creative. Outdoor the idea. A fourth member was gained. Education has opened up a career opportunity for me. I’ve been encouraged to do more challenging trips and build on Dulkara posed the idea to apply for an FMC youth scholarship. my skills. Outside of school, I’ve been pushing myself on longer We have spent the last 2 months planning a 20-day off-track and more off-track hunting and tramping missions. traverse of the Tasman Wilderness area in the Kahurangi

54 NELSONIAN Cameron Anderson, Year 13. Cable Bay rock climbing, with 12OED.

National Park. From two successful applications we have been never have thought of going. It stops you feeling confined to awarded $1,300.00 from the FMC and $800.00 from Nelson the track - I look at terrain and maps in a whole new way now. College’s newly founded Expedition Scholarship. We were all super stoked about this news as the trip wouldn’t be able to You plan to pursue a career in the outdoor industry. What take place without it. has inspired you to follow this pathway and where do you hope to go? What are your goals for the future? We will be beginning our expedition at Flora Carpark (Mt Before coming to Nelson College at the start of Year 12, I Arthur) and finishing on the Heaphy at Kohaihai via the Tasman had no intention of pursuing a career in the outdoors, purely Wilderness area. This trip will challenge our navigation and because I had no idea there was a pathway. Until taking OED give us a longer and more remote experience, mixed with a I had never been exposed to the opportunities available. For lot of off-track exploration. We also intend to visit some cool me, the inspiration for pursuing a career in the outdoors has historical huts at the start of our trip, such as Myttons hut and come from my growing love and passion for the adventure Chaffey hut. We to plan to leave on December 1st and be home sports New Zealand has to offer. My main passion is tramping, before Christmas. but I have just started moving into more adventurous off-track trips and some mountaineering during the winter months. I We have learnt a lot within the planning and pre-trip process. would love to share this passion with other people and what We have discovered lots of awesome new meal ideas for the better way than turning it into a career? I mean, nothing beats outdoors and looked at what foods keep, and are light and getting paid to spend time in the wilderness. After my studies I easy to make. Looking at the nutritional value of various food intend to pick up work with outdoor programmes based around items has been a big part of our meal decisions. We are looking journeys in the outdoors. I plan to get myself out there and forward to the challenge of buying 20 days' worth of food for see what opportunities arise. In 2019, I am planning on starting four people all in one supermarket trip. Through this, we have a degree in Outdoor Education and Sustainability through learnt how to budget, not only with food but for our transport Ara in Christchurch. I found out about this course through prices, re-ration costs and gear. Learning off-track route Outdoor Education. planning with maps and navigation tools has been awesome. It's really opened a lot of cool new trip ideas and places we would

Tarn Hoping on the St Arnaud Range, with Year 13 OED.

Seeing Icicles in the Richmond Ranges, with12 OED. NELSONIAN 55 Theatre Sports Back Row: Frazer Cowan, Hamish Smith, Nicholas Booth Second Row: Mr L Walton, Aston van Gosliga, Nic Hall, Bailey O'Connor Front Row: Hayden Waller, Louis Hobson, Jack Deans, Michael Love.

HOD: Luke Walton

This year has been another strong year for Nelson College section for Best Tragedy for Coriolanus and took second place in the Performing Arts. We participated in Show Quest (the for Hamlet. Coriolanus also won Best Stage Combat. All boys revamped Stage Challenge) for the first time in seven years. represented the college extremely well and, in my opinion, We are one of the only all male groups in New Zealand to enter deserved to represent the college, nationally. However, the this competition. The boys displayed creative choreography, judges chose the comedic section to go through. A special using strong and powerful stage combat and took out three mention goes to Zac Waterman-Thomas whose interpretation major awards. The students worked diligently to construct the of Hamlet was spinetingling. piece, with students influencing and designing many of the elements themselves. I was proud to see the boys representing Looking ahead to next year, we aim to produce a major school the college in this dynamic area, once again. production. This will have a slightly different look to previous productions with the concept being an original piece developed We are currently in a rebuilding phase for Theatre Sports. Our by the boys. We continue to offer as many opportunities as we boys have dominated this competition for the past decade can for all boys interested in theatre and dance. The culture and it’s great to see other schools now challenging our teams and environment of the school has become a safe and creative in the regionals. There were only three points separating all space for boys wanting to pursue these aspects of the arts. seven schools in this year’s senior competition, with Nelson Thank you to all colleagues and parents who have supported College for Girls taking out the trophy for the first time ever. our students. The juniors also performed admirably and took third place in their competition. Congratulations to all boys involved.

Earlier in the year we had four extracts entered in the Shakespeare Festival: Coriolanus, Hamlet, A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Romeo and Juliet. The boys won the

56 NELSONIAN Backstage with the Show Quest winners (The new Stage Challenge). The Boys won Best Drama, The S.T.A.R award and Best Production.

Show Quest 2018 Hamish Smith, Hayden Waller and Frazer Cowan, along with 3 Year 11s: Michael Love, Bailey O’Connor, and Aston Van Gosliga. For the 2018 Show Quest, Nelson College wanted to put in The competition was really close in the end, with first and last an act after 7 years without participating in Stage Challenge. place being separated by only 3 points. The boys competed However, we had no dancer who wanted to perform, so we very well, showing off their Theatre Sports skills that they had thought about what we could do instead. After a talk with the built up over the past year or two, and for some boys, over the people running the competition, we found out they were going past 4 years. In the end the boys got 5th place overall, getting to let us put forth a stage combat piece, with music. This was the highest score in the Blind Round with the game ‘One Word great news because we have a lot of fit, athletic boys at Nelson At a Time’. But the competition wasn’t the only time the boys College. Once we found that out, it was a lot easier to find boys performed this year. They performed at the Runathon Concert who were willing to perform, as many of them were intrigued and at Laugh Nelson with the award-winning comedian Jack by the idea. The theme we came up with was a Pyrrhic Victory, Ansett. A big thank you goes to everyone who helped us along meaning a battle with too great a loss to have been worthwhile the way in the training and the competition, especially to Mr for the victor. We showed the contrast between ying and yang, Walton who coached us throughout the year. with either side being fully white or fully black. The performance Frazer Cowan started off with the two sides circling each other almost forming a ying and yang swirl then breaking off in opposite directions. Once both sides were ready, the fights began immediately, one Shakespeare Festival after the other, with both armies battling hard. In the end all of The 2018 Nelson Annual Shakespeare Festival was held In the the soldiers die, and the leaders, realising what they have done, April school holidays in the Nelson College school hall. Over 30 embrace after a last intense, brutal fight. The piece worked acts were entered in the competition which took place over one well with all the boys stepping up to their roles, gaining us the ginormous day of fantastic theatre. Nelson College entered Drama, Performance and STAR award. We would like to thank 3 pieces, with our Coriolanus piece entered in the 15-minute Mr Walton for helping with the choreography and supervising section, winning Best Tragedy and the top Stage Combat us. Also, a huge thank you to Show Quest for allowing us the Award. Ben Walker, Jamie Wilson, Max Choma, Hamish Smith opportunity. and Riley Gane were all members of this winning team. The Jamie Wilson college also entered a student-directed piece and a Hamlet piece in the 15-minute section. It was a very well-run event and Theatre Sports the boys can’t wait for next year. A massive shout out to the On 31st July the Senior Theatre Sports team had their tech crew who worked the entire day and to Mr Luke Walton for competition at the Suter Art Gallery against other schools in helping host and direct the boys’ pieces. the Nelson region. The team was made up of three Year 12s: Ben Walker

NELSONIAN 57 Library

READERS CUP Back Row: Finn McKay, Luke Hsu, Robbie Ryan, Ben Thomas. Thanks to our busy team of student librarians who commit Front Row: Om Maisuria, Tomas Vratil, Ryan Martyn, some of their time each day to helping out in the library and Jacob Simpson, Sam White. bringing their own individual skills and personalities to the job.

We will again be encouraging students to take out up to fifteen The library was lucky enough to host writer, Joe Bennett, books for the summer school holidays. By having books to read in March when he took a workshop revealing many tips and over the break it is hoped that students will not slip back in their techniques of his craft. This workshop was organised by reading skills and will be off to a flying start at the beginning of teacher, Diane Garside, and was well attended. It was amazing next year. EBooks and audio books are also available through to see how, with a bit of thought, your writing can be lifted from our “ePlatform” app, allowing students to read or listen to the mundane to something that makes people sit up and take books anywhere at anytime. The app can be accessed through notice. our library page on the school website or ultranet. The usual school email address and school password are required to sign A challenging new competition was held in Nelson in in. September where eight colleges submitted fourteen year nine teams to vie for a Top of the South Readers Cup. We had two Thanks to Sue Sturrock and Caroline Henderson, who help to teams who had to thoroughly familiarise themselves with six keep our busy library running. Also thanks to Leigh Tutty, our set novels. It is to be hoped that next year this will become a Teacher Librarian. national competition and the winners of all the provincial teams Chris Wensley will compete for an overall prize. Librarian

58 NELSONIAN History

TEAM CHIPPY: L-R: Luke McMorran, Jonty Hellyer, James Wotton, Dimitri van der Colk and Campbell King.

HOD: David van der Velden We were proud to have Ben Marling (Year 11) speak at this years ANZAC day service and Rod Morrison (Year 13) at the centenial It was another great year for the Nelson College History celebrations for Armistice Day. Both boys spoke well and were Department. good representatives of the college.

As part of their Research Assignment this year, Year 13 History Well done to all of the History class prize winners and a students had a seminar via Video Chat from Dr Charlotte King, further congratulations to all History students for another an archaeologist at Otago University. Dr King spoke about her successful year. work looking at settler communities in Southland and Otago. The boys were able to see some of the settler skeletons and discuss the kinds of evidence historians can take from these.

Year 12 students had a question and answer session with three Vietnam War veterans, led by local RSA president, Barry Pont. This was a great opportunity for the students and gave them first hand accounts of the conflict. This allowed them to appreciate the war and its aftermath on a far more personal level.

During Term One, Year 11 students undertook research and produced a history documentary on a topic of their choice. Liam Philp’s documentary on rap music was of a particularly high standard.

Students also took part in the 4th Annual Nelson College Spud Monday competition. In this battle of skill, intellect, and endurance students had to complete several challenges based on local history. Congratulations go to Team Chippy For their efforts, they received the coveted Mr Potato Head trophy and ABOVE: Harry Perkins conducting research on the Wairau Affray a sack of spuds. in Tuamarina. BELOW. Year 10 History students play Donkey Kong on a Super Nintendo while learning the history of Video Games.

NELSONIAN 59 Jazz band performing at the Honest Lawyer, Monaco.

knit groups of musicians who are all socially driven towards HOD: Kay Mackenzie polished performances and striving for the best. Nelson College is proud to have two very flourishing ensembles, our The grass roots investment in developing and encouraging Brass Ensemble and Saxophone Quartet. new young players has started seeing fruition in terms of the spectrum and participation of co-curricular activities offered Seven plus One is a brass group consisting of Sidney Barron, through the Music Department. This thriving culture has Charle Rainey, Elliiot Corbin, Ricky Meffan, Ben Walker, Fergus promoted young musicians to identify with a niche and ‘step- Goodall-Smith, Josh Mansbridge and their plus one, drummer up’ by jumping into the spotlight in a variety of performance Jayden Houghton. The more members, the more challenging platforms. This meant that 2018 celebrated a lot of exciting, it can be to pull off a refined performance. However, this octet ‘first time’ memorable experiences for our students to treasure proved they have the camaraderie and skills to succeed. and build upon for years to come. Realism Reeds is a quartet featuring Josh Cowles, Tim Douglas, Alongside many very talented instrumentalists, there has been Sam Preston and Sam Jones. These boys have diversified to a clear wealth of aptitude for imaginative thinking in musical play a full range of instruments from the saxophone family; compositions. Highlights include the collaborative writing soprano, alto, tenor and bass and this adds a rich depth of involved in creating original songs for Rockquest, and the sound and characterful tone to their performances. success that Year 12 student Sidney Barron received in having his orchestral work performed by a live professional orchestra. Both ensembles featured in the prizes at the 53rd Annual NZCT Chamber Music Competition, held on June 6th in The opening of the Nelson Centre of Musical Arts (NCMA) the newly refurbished Nelson Centre of Musical Arts. The has provided much excitement for our musicians and many Adjudicators Award was won by our very own Realism Reeds boys have developed a strong sense of belonging within the for their interpretation of Modern Art Suite by Rusty Dedrick. music community through this artistic hub. The multitude of Seven Plus One also impressed the judges in the wind and/or opportunities to make use of this beautiful facility, with its percussion category and they came away with the KBB Music impressive acoustics and Steinway grand pianos, has added a Award. This was the first time these ensembles have entered sense of occasion to many of our performances. this competition and sights are already set on building towards the event next year. It is always an immense pleasure to sit back in the wings of the audience and listen to our boys shine in such a diverse variety of creative mediums. Many thanks must be given, to Music New Zealand Symphony Orchestra Trip Teacher Adrienne McDowell and our esteemed team of tutors Musical mentorship was passed through the generations as they are extremely generous with their time and invaluable on a recent trip involving some three dozen Nelson College expertise. boys, from Y7-Y13, and students from Nelson College for Girls and Marlborough Boys. Nelson College musicians joined musicians from these other schools to perform a concert at Chamber Music Redwoodtown Primary School in Blenheim, with the hope Chamber Music is one of the most rewarding and challenging of inspiring the Redwoodtown primary students to take up avenues musicians can explore. It requires a real connection an instrument of their own. At the end of the concert, all the between all the musicians and requires shared responsibility in primary school students performed a moving giant waiata of order to be effective. It can be described as having a ‘musical thanks to the high school students. conversation’, as all players have a unique part which shines in the spotlight equally, and there is no bossy conductor to take Our students went on to meet the Concertmaster of the New sole control of leadership. This often leads to the most tight- Zealand Symphony Orchestra (NZSO), and other lead musicians

60 NELSONIAN L: Scarface and the Codfish. R: Year 12 student, Sidney Barron. from the orchestra, for a pre-concert “listening lab” designed The ‘Rock the South’ event soon followed on from Rockquest to help student musicians listen to the upcoming Blenheim (June 6th) and gave an opportunity for bands to perform a concert with a more discerning ear, and to create new “access mix of original and/or cover songs. Luke Wilkes was in high points” for getting into the upcoming evening NZSO concert. demand as a lead guitarist, and was spotted, in the limelight, The evening concert of select pieces by Beethoven and Brahms performing with both The Recliners and a second group of was hugely inspiring, especially, the performance by violin musicians from NMIT, in a band called Finding Sam. Level soloist, and Grammy Award winner, Augustin Hadelich, said Three Performance students grasped this event as a perfect to be the finest violinist of his generation. Hadelich’s encore performance opportunity to tie into their curriculum goals, and performance of a Paganini's Variations on Caprice No.24 was so band 1024 was born out of the classroom. Members, Caleb an athletic virtuoso display that left the students' jaws dropping Mansbridge (Guitar), Zachary Smith (Bass), Jacob Thornton to the floor. If Nelson College students inspired Redwoodtown (Drum Kit), Dylan Lester (Guitar) and Year 12 vocalist Reuben budding musicians, the NZSO, in turn, provided role models for Prestidge became a close-knit group, collaborating to present our musicians and music lovers. three crowd-pleasing numbers. Rockin’ at Rockquest and Rock the South Once again, the Theatre Royal played host to an effervescent Jazz Combo line-up of local contemporary musicians. The venue was At the heart of every good jazz band is its rhythm section. bursting with creativity in the 2018 Smokefree Rockquest However, at the start of 2018, we were faced with an unnerving competition and Rock the South festival event. Bands began hole to fill in order to maintain the college's strong tradition the year with a spirited start by recruiting members and in this genre. This left room for new beginnings and new collaborating to write original music in time for the fast- growth to emerge, and new talent came to light in Term 2. Max approaching deadline of the Nelson Rockquest heats, held in Choma (Piano), Lukas Campbell (Drum Kit), Javid Hamilton the first week of Term 2. This year we had a strong line-up from (Bass) and Ben Baker (Guitar) founded this new rhythm section, Nelson College, featuring students performing in four bands, and with the experience of Josh Cowles (Saxophone) and of which three were successful in being selected to go through Sidney Barron (Trumpet) as improvised lead soloists, a new to the finals. With the finals of this contest scheduled only two and exciting ensemble was formed. Under the directorship of weeks after the heats, and bands required to write yet another Simon Williams, these boys have made speedy and exceptional original song for their performance set, you can appreciate that progress. Simon is renowned as one of the top jazz gurus in this contest is only for those with great talent, determination Nelson and it was fortuitous that he was already on board as and commitment. our woodwind tutor and could diversify into this role to mentor Showing promise were the two junior bands, one Yr9 and a the ensemble. Yr10 group who both made it through to the final night. With The premier performance of this group was at the Nelson Jazz top coaching from their mentor, Elijah Burton, these students Club Youth Competition held at the Honest Lawyer, Monaco on are blossoming into magnetic performers with a real energy Sunday August 12th. The accolades were plentiful with Sidney to their stage presence. The Year 9 band, Scarface and the winning a Highly Commended award, Max Choma winning the Codfish consisting of Enzo Marshall-Cook, George Stevenson, Ryan Cup for best pianist, Josh Cowles winning the Iain Clarke Guy Robertson-King, Matthew Edgar and Andrew Cross were Cup for the Best Woodwind Player and also the Nelson Jazz a highlight in winning over the crowd and saw them awarded Festival Cup for the Best Individual Player. To top it off, the band prizes for the Best Style and People’s Choice. The overall Nelson came second overall in the competition and put themselves on region winners were The Recliners which is a collaboration the map as a newly established group with bountiful potential. between students from Nayland College and guitarist Luke Wilkes, from Nelson College.

NELSONIAN 61 Nelson College Choir competition was a collaboration between the Auckland Philharmonic Orchestra and the University of Auckland School We have been fortunate to enlist the vivacious talents of Tessa of Music, and it catered for both secondary and tertiary level Quayle, as choir director, this year. Tessa is a gifted jazz singer young aspiring composers. The standard of works submitted who has incredible dexterity for scat singing. Her bubbling was extremely high. enthusiasm has inspired much enthusiasm among the boys engaging with a wider repertoire from contrasting genres. The This year, the competition celebrated the centennial of Leonard pieces they have learned and extensive warm-up routines are Bernstein and entrants were given the specification of writing the stepping stones to a strong future for our choir, and the a 90-second fanfare inspired by his music. It is a tricky task focus has been on growing solid foundations to build towards to craft a piece with a sense of cohesiveness and real sense 2019 goals. These are fast-approaching and include the Big of journey in such a condensed time-frame, however Sidney Sing competition and an exciting project in the pipeline, to skilfully handled this challenge effortlessly. The opportunity work with a professional vocalist from The King’s Singers. to hear a live professional orchestra bring the written notation to life was a wonderful experience that has fuelled Sidney’s String Ensemble passion to continue penning his visionary ideas. The string ensemble has enjoyed working on a range of crowd- Our resident tuba player, Josh Mansbridge, also received great pleasing classics this year, including Beethoven’s stirring ‘Ode success in his selection for the National Secondary Schools to Joy’ and Vivaldi’s rousing ‘Autumn’ from the Four Seasons. A Brass Band of New Zealand. Josh rapidly blossomed to great definite highlight from 2018 was their performance for visiting heights, as a musician, when he discovered his strength (forte) students from Papanui High in Christchurch, who greeted us for performing on the largest instrument in the brass family, as part of their Nelson/Tasman tiki tour. This string group is a the Bb Bass. His application process for this National ensemble small ensemble who certainly ‘pack a punch’ when it comes to involved audition performances to demonstrate depth of talent. In the latter half of this year, all of these musicians have technical skills and expression of musicianship. These were been focussed on completing their performance examinations illustrated through Josh’s repertoire selections of L’Elephant to step-up and upskill on their grade achievement level and and All I Ask of You from Phantom of the Opera, and we are they have all been extremely proud of their successes. This all extremely proud to hear that Josh was accepted, to represent bodes well for setting grander goals as an ensemble for 2019 the college on this performance platform. and to reach new heights. The National Ensemble typically meets in a variety of locations National Successes for each course, kicking-off with an intensive camp of Year 12 Student, Sidney Barron was highly successful in being rehearsals and then culminating in a tour of the surrounding selected to have his piece Lenny’s Fanfare performed at the area. The 2018 band met in Christchurch on October 8th and ‘Our Voice’ workshop in Auckland on August 10th. This National began extensive rehearsals for major concerts on the following Friday and Saturday in the local region. A highlight was the opportunity to play in a newly built concert hall, The Piano and Josh Mansbridge. it was very cool to be viewed on live stream by Nelsonians at home who wanted to tune-in and support. Local Student Achievements Max Meffan won the 2018 Nelson Centre of Musical Arts Scholarship Competition in the open section for piano. His perfect score of 100% and judges remarks saying his performance was “technically and musically flawless” are testament to his talent and innumerable hours of practice.

Rohan Trill won the Nelson Centre of Musical Arts scholarship competition for his piece “Salient Salvation”.

Itinerant Programme The itinerant staff are the essential cogs of our department, and the tutors provide so much enrichment to our classroom curriculum and co-curricular ensembles through their specialised guidance during instrumental lessons and ensemble coaching. In an endeavour to cater for a broader range of skills and interests, new additions of voice and flute lessons have boosted our programme. The variety of musical instruments is much like the spectrum of colours in terms of their unique quality of tone and characteristic sound. Students are encouraged to find their niche and affinity for music by identifying with an instrument that suits their personality and interests.

Special thanks to all the hard work of Arrion Love (Guitar), Andreas Vitz (Drum Kit), Simon Williams (Saxophone and Jazz Combo), Kay Mackenzie (HOD Music and Brass), Joel Bolton (Piano), Adrienne McDowell (Piano), Marija Dmitrijevic (Strings), Tessa Quayle (Choir and Voice), David Bowater (Saxophone Quartet) and Christine Foote (Strings).

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HOF: Leigh Tutty

The Year 10 Enrichment class all entered the Young NZ Writers’ national writing competition and 4 students from the class have been selected to have their science fiction stories published in the anthology produced for the competition. This is an awesome achievement and the organisers were very impressed with our boys’ entries. They mentioned in their feedback that the standard across the country was very high and had over a thousand entries nationwide.

L-R: Alex Donnelly, Tim McIlroy, Jayden Houghton and Jacob Bowater.

It’s Coming Home

Get real, the golden generation of English football is upon us Things that happened to happen in both 1966 and 2018 that and the Jules Rimet Trophy is once again, ours for the taking. 100% confirm the validity of this piece: Firstly, Manchester City 52 years ago, a fateful England squad captained by none other won their respective leagues. Real Madrid conquered Europe than Bobby Moore brought it home for the first time. Everybody in what was then called the European Cup. Burnley qualified for knows that eventually, what goes around comes around. In Europe and lastly, Chelsea finished fifth in the prem. Omens. a modern society filled with crime, terrorism, corruption and deceit, it’s about damn time something favourable happened. Although the Three Lions have immense talent all throughout What better way to ignite the world with happiness than the squad, I’ve got to give it up for Harry flippin Kane. Hazza ENGLAND winning the 2018 FIFA World Cup. Kane. Quite honestly one of the most beautiful humans to have graced this earth. The way he induces saliva whilst constantly We’ve heard it all before. “England’s defense and number mouth breathing is a thing of beauty. Like a fully-grown giraffe one goalkeeper Jordan Pickford have had it easy at the World with gastroesophageal reflux disease. He’s got the quads of a Cup so far.” “Anyone can bang goals in against Tunisia and tiger and the trim of a Russian President, my hero. Panama.” “Harry Kane is too inexperienced and immature to lead this side.” “Any world cup squad with Harry Kane’s left Why does it even matter? It simply does. Cash may or may boot captaining them are hopeless.” “Watch England fall to not be on the line but more importantly, my pride and dignity their knees against the powerful and deep Belgium.” Any slight are at risk. My so called “friends” Benjamin and Andrew have murmur of the England national team is fresh blood for the really taken this betting thing to the next level and I’m afraid snarky and cynical reporters of the world. Jack Rosser, Andres if England don’t win it all, undie runs down Waimea Road will Cantor and even Vanessa Huppenkothen, whose name sounds be filmed and posted online. Not that I’m worrying. I mean, eerily like a German waffle, have an absolute field day when it England are class. They’re really good trust me. I’m not worried comes to bashing the lads. at all. I swear this is our year. It’s coming home for sure. I truly believe that the boys can beat Belgium and then Colombia, All I hear are Harry Kane haters confessing their love through two of the greatest footballing nations on the planet. frivolous comments on a perfect man, a bit like how you’d pull on the ponytail of a childhood crush just to get their attention. Okay, okay, all jokes aside it really is England’s time. The fans England are more than just one man. On paper this cohort have suffered for long enough, watching loss after loss after is the best in recent memory and not just because of Harry loss after loss after ... you get the point. If worse comes to flippin Kane. Dele Alli pulling the strings in midfield along worst the Jules Rimet Trophy might just slip through our butter with Eric Dier sweeping away any lose balls for his teammates, fingers again like Rob Green’s heartbreaking attempt at saving reminiscent of Benjamin Stanley for First XI on Saturdays. Kyle Clint Dempsey’s penalty strike in 2010, it’s always a penalty. Walker adapting to central defense with rapid skill and of Nonetheless, something feels different this year, there’s this course big man Kieran Trippier creating chances like no other humidity and warmth that I haven’t experienced before. It’s fullback in the world (not even top ranked Marcelo of Brazil). almost like I’m in Russia supporting my lads from the sideline. England are more than just one man. They are in fact 11 men. Or maybe it’s just Harry Kane’s mouth breathing from the other side of the world, I’m legitimately unsure. No but really, it’s time Yeah alright, we’ve lost a few penalty shootouts but that doesn’t to silence the haters and rewrite history. Imagine the headlines: mean sh*t, class on the pitch isn’t determined by some petty “David Jiang avoids total embarrassment as England save him spot kicks after regulation. I can tell you this much, the 2018 from potential undie run.” That would sell trillions. England squad are a force to be reckoned with after 6 months of only practicing penalties. Watch out West Germany. I think the great Mr Magorium from undisputable best film of all time “Mr Magorium’s Wonder Emporium” sums it up quite 52 years of doubt have accumulated to this, a win or go home nicely. You don’t see to believe, you have to believe to see. tournament where our backs are against the wall once again. History’s a funny one this time around. Raw numbers suggest I choose to believe in this team, and so should you. that we’ve lost our last 13 attempts at the World Cup ...but all things considered, it’s still coming home. Eagle eyed fans It’s coming home. including myself have uncovered numerous parallels to the World Cup in 1966 where England took their first dub. David Jiang, Year 13 English student

NELSONIAN 63 Luke Meehan and George Stephenson wear traditional clothing at Llachon.

On the 21st of April, 21 boys from Nelson College along with Mr Valley 2,871m above sea level. There we stayed at the Llama Powrie and Mr van der Velden, travelled 15 hours to Lima, the Pack Hostel which runs a project that helps protect ecosystems capital city of Peru. At the airport we met up with our guide Lee in the Andes. Neale, who is a really outgoing and adventurous person who made the trip even better than originally planned. Although We visited an operational salt mine and the ruins of everyone was from the same school, we spent the first night Ollantaytambo that dated back to Inca times, before trekking getting to know one another and because it was everyone’s up the mountains to stay in a small village in the remote Puma first time to Peru, finding things to talk about was not hard. Huanco valley. We had to try and put our packs on the backs of llamas so we wouldn’t have to carry them up the mountains On our first real day in Peru, Lee showed us around Lima. By ourselves. This involved many of the boys having to wrestle now the reality of being on another continent, across the Pacific llamas which was hilarious. Ocean, had sunk in. Overwhelmed by the city, everyone started to notice and point out things that were new and different. The time we spent in the village was the first time the boys Although we did some research, beforehand, to prepare us for really felt out of their comfort zone. We camped for two nights, living in Peru for three weeks, life there did not compare to 3000m above sea level, in the mountains, while building a New Zealand. tree sanctuary and the locals only spoke the native Kichwa language. Although a lot of us suffered from altitude sickness, Once we arrived at the Presidential Square, we were allowed it was rewarding to help out the locals and see their way of life, to explore the city in small groups on our own. Excited to try not to mention how amazing the scenery was. and experience as much of the culture as possible, we quickly realised that none of us had done enough Spanish homework. To show our gratitude for feeding and putting up with us, we However, after the first day and some helpful tips from Lee, we performed the school haka. I don’t exactly know what they began to get used to the culture and society in Peru and enjoy thought of it since they had never seen one before, but I’m ourselves. pretty sure they understood what we were trying to portray.

After getting familiar with the urban life in Peru, we flew to Once back at the hostel, we met up with Benji and Martin who Cusco and drove to Urubamba, a small town in the Sacred were taking us on a four-day adventure tour through the Inca

Harvey Parker Acheson, Fife Gebbie, Lukas Campbell and Vinnie Goodall work with the group to build a goat-proof tree nursery in the Puma Huanco valley.

64 NELSONIAN The group pose with Martin at Machu Picchu, one of the seven wonders of the world. trail. On Day One, they drove us 4400m up this really winding The next couple of days were spent relaxing and exploring road where we would bike all the way down. They only problem Cusco. We split up into groups and found places to eat, markets was that it was so foggy that you couldn’t see 20 metres in front and museums while taking in what the capital of the Incan of you while it rained and hailed. Despite all that, we still went Empire had to offer. We had the opportunity to do various down. Getting past the fact we were all soaked to the bone activities such as chocolate making, visiting an observatory and shivering after the first 10 minutes, it was a thrilling and and an animal sanctuary. That was a highlight for most since amazing ride. The next day was spent walking six hours through everyone got to see animals we wouldn’t ever have the chance the jungle. There was a bit of uphill, but being adjusted to the to see anywhere else, like Andean condors and pumas. altitude helped a lot. We also got to harvest and make our own coffee, which brought a lot of energy to everyone. After a long For the final part of the trip, we travelled to Lake Titicaca, day of hiking and aching feet, we ended up chilling for an hour the highest lake in the world, and did a homestay at a village in some hot springs. That was heaven. To reward ourselves for called Llachon, right on the lakeshore. We were greeted by all the big hike we decided to go zip lining the next day, before the women of the village in their traditional dresses and were walking to the town of Aguas Calientes. separated into groups of two or three. The village was quite small with a close-knit community. Throughout the homestay, I would have liked to write that visiting one of the seven wonders we would eat with our families, help out with some of the chores of the world went smoothly and according to plan, but, sadly, and participate in the first-ever Nelson College vs Llachon it didn’t. At 4:30am the group had to wake up, so we could see exhibition volleyball game. Yes, they were surprisingly good at Machu Picchu before too many other tourists arrived. However, volleyball and beat us in a three-game series 2-1. Some of us about 90% of us had fallen sick. A small group of those who even went for a swim, but it didn’t last very long because it was, were healthy walked up the last bit of the Inca trail to the lost by far, the coldest water anyone had ever been in. It wasn’t all city, while the rest took the bus up. We were very lucky it was about staying with our families, though. We went on a couple of a clear day and could see the ruins in all their glory. Benji and excursions to islands in the lake. The first was a floating island Martin spent about an hour taking everyone around the site built from the reeds growing in the lake and a certain type of and explaining what each building was. Afterwards, most of the soil with air pockets. It was very interesting to experience their group went back down to the town to have lunch, apart from culture and how they had survived for hundreds of years, living five of us who wanted to climb up Huayna Picchu (the mountain on a body of water. Later that day we visited the beautiful island behind Machu Picchu) with Martin. Although it was a gruelling, of Taquile, the landscape of which resembled Italy or Greece, steep climb that destroyed our legs, it was breathtaking to see minus the olive trees. To end the homestay, we tried on the Machu Picchu from above, as well as the entire valley. traditional outfits of the village and gave our hosts gifts to show our gratitude.

Overall, the three weeks we spent in Peru was definitely something no one will forget. It was eye-opening to experience LEFT: The boys at the Llama Pack Hostel, top L-R: Lockie Quigley, the Peruvian culture, history and the differences compared Scott Keenan, Jake Edridge, James Henbrey, Fife Gebbie, to New Zealand. I would like to thank Mr Powrie, Mr van der Jamie Hunter, Toby Douglas-Clifford, Seth Jefferson (with Māka Velden, Lee, our parents and everyone else who made this the Chihuahua), Sebastian Fletcher, Shashank Bhagwani, trip possible. Without a doubt, I will be returning to Peru in Ben Addison-Saipe, Lukas Campbell, Harvey Parker Acheson, the future. Nico Frizzell, Jack Cronin, Vinnie Goodall, George Stephenson, Luke Meehan Charlie Danson, Luke Meehan, Nicholas Paulin & Scott Robertson.

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L: William Fu Allen. R: William Fu Allen and Jackson Harris.

Athletics Taya Brown: 2nd shotput & 3rd discus Nelson College Athletics Champions 2018 William Fu Allen: 1st 100m Two hundred athletes competed in the Nelson College athletics Josh Newsome: 1st hurdles & 3rd triple jump sports this year and it made for some excellent competition. Jordan Stirling-Rowling: 2nd 400m & 3rd 200m The following boys placed in their age groups. Manase Taufa: 1st javelin Seb Hickman: 2nd hurdles UNDER 14 Jacob French: 3rd 400m Hennie Faavae & Daniel Franklin: 2nd equal, 19 points Jackson Harris: 2nd javelin Ben Mercer: 1st, 23 points Dennis Kihi: 3rd highjump

UNDER 15 UNDER 19 Alex Clark: 3rd, 15 points Ollie Franklin: 1st high jump & 2nd hurdles Jayden Waharoa: 2nd, 25 points Ben Walker: 1st hurdles Adam Schwass: 1st, 27 points Preston Masters: 1st shotput Dylan Lester: 3rd 100m UNDER 16 Daniel Rogers: 3rd triple jump William Fu-Allen & Jordan Stirling-Rowling: 3rd equal, 16 points Nick Matthews: 1st 1500m Caleb MacDonald: 2nd, 21 points Adam Amber: 1st javelin Jackson Harris: 1st, 25 points Nikora Kanara: 1st long jump Sam Mead: 2nd 3000m & 2nd 800m at the Tasman champs SENIOR Joe Ford: 1st discus at the Tasman champs Daniel Rogers: 3rd, 22 points Ollie Franklin: 2nd, 26 points South Island Secondary Schools Nikora Kanara: Senior Athletics Champion, 27 points Joe Ford threw a personal best of 44.25 metres to finish 2nd in the Under 19 Division at the South Island Secondary Schools Tasman Athletics Champs Athletics Championships in Timaru on the weekend. UNDER 14 Also doing personal bests was Jamie Wallis, who was 4th in Quinn Birss: 1st hurdles Under 15 800m in 2:09.00 and 5th in the 1,500m in 4:22.88. JR Prospero: 1st triple jump & 3rd 100m Sam Mead finished 5th in the Under 19 3,000m and Alex Clark Hennie Faavae: 3rd discus & 3rd shotput was 7th in the Under 15 discus. Daniel Franklin: 2nd hurdles

UNDER 15 Sir Graeme Douglas Invitational Adam Schwass: 2nd 100m & high jump, 3rd long jump Nick Matthews: 4th in the John Walker Mile in a personal best Jayden Waharoa: 2nd long jump of 4:22.48. Matt Christian: 3rd 800m Joseph Domoni: 1st hurdles Club Nationals Marshall Stanley: 2nd hurdles Competing for Tasman at the Club Nationals, Nick Matthews Luc Waterman-Thomas: 3rd hurdles was 8th in the Under 20 1500m, Sam Mead was 7th in the Alex Clark: 2nd discus at the Tasman Champs Under 20 5000m and Joe Ford was 6th in the Under 18 discus. Jamie Wallis: 1st 800m & 1st 1500m

UNDER 16 Colours Josh Sheridan: 1st 1500m Level One athletics colours were awarded to Nick Matthews, Arlo Illingworth: 1st shotput & 2nd long jump Sam Mead and Joe Ford. Cross Country

66 NELSONIAN Basketball Senior A Back Row: Harry Perkins, Jack McFadden, Harry Miller, Owen Bailey Second Row: Maximus Curry, Luke Meehan, Zach Langbridge Front Row: Jordan Inglis, Josh Simpson, Nash Biggs (Captain), Max Paterson.

to finish on top. Fortunately, an outstanding defensive effort, Basketball combined with some accurate shooting, resulted in a fifteen 2018 saw Nelson College enter a record number of teams point win. into the local competitions - 27. It was exciting to see so many The South Island Champs proved to be an anti-climax for the students playing basketball. The numbers are increasing every team who went into the week with some form and confidence. year! An easy win against Papanui was followed by a narrow loss to Rangiora and the pressure was on to win the remaining pool Senior A games to make the top eight. Good wins against St Thomas and COACHES: Brendon Bailey, Tony Anderson Southland Boys kept the hopes alive, but Middleton Grange MANAGER: Kim Biggs proved too strong in the deciding game, which was lost 74-59. The team shrugged off the disappointment of missing out on SQUAD: Owen Bailey, Maximus Curry, Jordan Inglis, the top eight with good wins against Burnside and St Bedes to Zach Langbridge, Luke Meehan, Harry Miller, Max Paterson, play off for 9th/10th against Christchurch Boys. This tight game Henry Anderson, Josh Simpson, Lotu Lata, Nash Biggs, resulted in a nine point loss. With ten of this current squad Jack McFadden, Harry Perkins, Aidan Patchett. returning next year, the foundation is certainly there to build a competitive team, going forward. With just three players returning from last year’s squad, 2018 was always going to be a challenging year for the Senior A basketballers. New coach, Brendon Bailey, worked hard Men’s B Grade to develop this relatively inexperienced group of players The Men’s B grade provided a good level of competition for into a competitive team. Men’s A Grade proved a valuable our second team basketballers. Always out sized and playing competition to blood new players. While wins were difficult against some very experienced men the boys battled hard to come by, the competitive nature of the scores showed the each week. Thanks to Tony Anderson for coaching and playing progression the team made throughout the season. with these boys.

The return of Friday night school basketball proved popular SQUAD: Henry Anderson, Nicholas Choy, Jayden Hawks, with both players and spectators. Epic battles between Lotu Lata, Caleb Macdonald, Aidan Patchett, Nelson College and Waimea drew big crowds who revelled in Joshua Prospero, Josh Simpson. the competitive atmosphere created by the teams and their supporters. None more so than an extra time win to Nelson Junior A South Island Tournament in the first home game of the competition. The team then had We had a good start to the tournament with a convincing win to beat Waimea by a handful of points in the final home game over Cashmere by 30, followed by a narrow loss to Christchurch

NELSONIAN 67 Tony Anderson all contributed to managing our 25 teams and did a fantastic job.

Wednesday Night Senior Results The Battlers were deserved winners of the Senior Division 1 grade, with NC @Harry Coltman finishing 7th and NC Snakes 8th.

In the Senior Boys Division 2, NC Kings narrowly defeated NC Brodies in the final. NC Wolfpack was 3rd, NC Golden Boys 5th, NC Boarders 6th and NC Tinbots, 8th.

NC Fell House defeated NC BJJ in the final of the Senior Boys Division 3 competition, though a player roster issue in the final saw NCBJJ elevated to eventual winners. NC Skiers finished 3rd, NC Constantly Overestimated, 4th and NC Wasted The Battlers Potential, 5th. Winners of the Senior Boys Division 1 competition Back Row: Nick Loach (Coach), Harry Perkins, Matthew Grimes, Thomas Zohrab, Kameran Clarke, Jacob Tod-Smith Wednesday Night Junior Results Front Row: Fergus Murray, Josh Simpson, David Zohrab. NC Sky progressed steadily throughout the season to win the Boys, by 6. On Day Two we had to win both of our games to Division 1 final. NC Navy finished 4th. qualify for Top 8. We had a good win over St Kevin's by 40, In the Junior Division 2 grade, NC Celtics finished 2nd, NC Blue then came up again the hardest team in our pool and eventual finished 3rd, NC Raptors, 4th, NC Timberwolves, 8th and NC tournament winners, St Thomas. We had a significant loss, so Midgets 10th. that put us 3rd in our pool, meaning we did not make Top 8. In Junior Division 3, NC Fell House beat NC $1.50 on a The next day, our first game was against St Andrews. We had a technicality in the final. NC Raisins finished 4th and NC Heat, close game, narrowly winning by 2. Our next game was against 5th. St Bedes and after being well down going into the 2nd half, we come back to win by 16. Winning both of our games on the third day put us in the 9th -10th playoff against Rangoira. It was a slow start to the game and going in to the 4th quarter, we Cricket were down by 5. Fortunately, we came out strong at the start Cricket 1st XI of the 4th quarter and ensured the win. That put us at 9th out It would be remiss of me to not mention the players who of the 18 teams that were there. received higher honours this season: I would like to say a huge thank you to Marty Bagnall and Matt Leonard for coaching us and to our manager, Mrs Jeffrey. Cricket Honours Board

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College Basketball David Zohrab 25 teams competed in the Secondary Schools League, held on CD Under 17s, Nelson Griffins Wednesdays at Saxon stadium. Finn Restieaux The highlights of this league were the Battlers winning the final CD Under 17s of the Senior Boys Division 1 competition, beating Nayland Senior A’s in an outstanding team effort and NC Sky, who The 1st XI boys had a mixed season, full of highs and a few defeated Marlborough to win the Junior Boys' Division 1 trophy. personal lows. Overall, the boys worked and tried their hardest Across the 6 boys divisions, NC won 5 out of the 6 finals. This throughout the season. This led to some success, including was a very impressive effort. winning our Quadrangular tournament, D’Arcy Cup and beating Willows. Unfortunately, our best was sometimes not None of this could have happened without the support of good enough, which highlighted some areas where we need our floor managers Mr Chamberlain, Mr Costley, Mr Kelly, Mr to develop further. We made our first ever final in the local Tucker, Mr Withers, Miss Zeeman Mr Gledhill, Mr Franklin and senior competition on the back of some excellent bowling

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68 NELSONIAN Cricket First XI Back Row: Mr Gary MacDonald (Coach), Finn Restieux, Fergus Hughes, Jarrod McKay, Kaleb McKay, Daniel Endersby, Mason Lund, Mr Luke Toynbee (Manager) Front Row: Jonty Raxworthy, Albie Murray, Thomas Zohrab, David Zohrab, Sam Halsey, Josh Simpson, Patrick Wilson. performances. This plastered over a few batting concerns that In the final we were without our representative players, which would ultimately come back to haunt us, as we lost the right to meant a call up for some unlikely players, Mr Toynbee the most be called the best 1st XI in the Central Districts region. unlikely. The boys batted first and despite a good batting track, were bowled out for 88 with Finn Restieaux top scoring with 33. The first part of the season was the 110 Over competition, The game was in the bag as far as Stoke was concerned. They which turned out to be the highlight of the season. The season were cruising, despite being 10/2 on, then at 61/2 before Finn started well with green, seaming wickets that required batsmen Raxworthy took the key wicket of Ryan Edwards for 48 from to battle hard and earn every run. Our batsmen did work hard 28 balls. What happened next was crazy. Stoke fell apart. 61/3 for every run. The opposition, however, did not. They showed became 64/5 inside 14 deliveries. A little partnership grew, little respect to our bowlers and this led to some terrible and hope seemed to slip away from the boys. Another wicket batting displays. however and at 76/6, and Stoke seemingly falling apart. Their incoming batsmen were tense and their dismissed batsmen Round robin results saw six victories and only three losses. Of were growing more anxious by the minute. 76/6 became 83/7, those 9 games, only 4 saw Nelson College involved in games then 84/8 and suddenly we were within 2 wickets of the most where a team posted more than 100 runs. In fact, Nelson College unlikely of victories. Unfortunately, it was not to be, with Stoke beat WTTU twice; once chasing down 81, then defended 92 limping over the line. Simpson was again, outstanding with the by dismissing WTTU for 67; chased down 82 against Wakatu; ball with 3/18. Finn Raxworthy showed poise beyond his years defended 76 against the eventual winners, Stoke, as they were to take 1/14 and complement Toynbee, who, somehow, was dismissed for 61. gifted 4/16. A bit of an anti-climactic result to what was a low scoring, but exciting final for players, parents and spectators There were too many scores of note through this competition, alike. but our captain, David Zohrab, led the way, scoring 152 runs with two half centuries. Our top score in this competition was We had some great performances during this time, such as 57* by Fergus Hughes v Wanderers. Thomas Zohrab’s 78 against Rathkeale College in the Quad, Simpson’s 79 against Willows and Jonty Raxworthy’s 65 against There were some excellent bowling displays, however with Marlborough Boys College in the D’Arcy Cup. But ultimately, Jarrod McKay taking 6/22 and Fergus Murray 3/10 off 9 overs we lost too many club games based on our poor batting. against WTTU in the first game of the season. David took 5/30 against Wakatu, while his brother, Thomas Zohrab, bowled well, We beat MBC to win the D’Arcy Cup, which saw us qualify for taking multiple 4 wicket bags, but the stand out bowler of the Palmerston North where we would do battle to with the top 110 Over competition was our spin bowler turned pace bowler, four teams in the Central Districts region. We beat Wanganui Josh Simpson. He stood up when we had a few injuries, to bowl Collegiate first up in a hard-fought game, where the momentum pace and finished this competition as our leading wicket taker, continually shifted between the sides. Ultimately it was a win taking 23 wickets, including 5/24 v WTTU, 5/32 v Stoke and to Nelson College as we defended 166 runs. Unfortunately, in 7/57 v Wanderers. His new-found skill of being able to bowl the final against PNBHS, despite trying hard and battling away, consistent areas at a good pace, but getting the ball to seam, we fell short. PNBHS was ultimately too slick on the day. This was an outstanding find for the 1st XI. was heart breaking for all the boys. They never gave in and

NELSONIAN 69 Region Junior Competition. For the winner of this game, a place in the National Finals (top 6 in the country) beckoned.

Batting first at Main Power Oval Rangiora, a 1st class cricket venue, Nelson College could only manage 94 runs. St Andrews consistent bowling and at times, brilliant fielding restricted Nelson’s talented batsmen with only Jack Morris and Will Bixley contributing significantly to the score. Although several batsmen were able to make starts, none were able to go on to help post a score that would have been more competitive.

In reply, St Andrews chased down the score with the loss of 4 wickets and were deserved winners. Ronan Restieaux picked up an early wicket, Salon Nirula bowled tidily and took a brilliant Thomas Zohrab catch in the fielding effort.

Although disappointed to not progress to the finals this team their effort was outstanding, but a long season, fatigue and went further than any previous Nelson College team, in this athleticism ultimately was the difference in the sides. junior knock out competition so created their own history.

Thomas Zohrab ended up top run scorer for the season for the TEAM: Will Bixley, Jack Morris, Wil Thornalley, Flynn Day, 1st XI, while Simpson was leading wicket taker. Lucca Hemmingway, Jacob Waters, Ronan Restieaux, I would just like to congratulate all the players who have Luke Kilworth, Salon Nirula, Bruno Murray,Jack MacNeil, contributed to the 1st XI this season. Your dedication and Billy Goble. effort were fantastic. To our coach Mr Garry MacDonald, thank Nelson College fielded 5 teams in the Secondary Schools you for all your hard work and tireless hours, we are all better Grade Competition. players and people because of you. Mr Peter Grigg, thank you for all your organisation, especially around Quad, Willows and In the senior section, the Kings and the Wizards won the other inter-schools, it is greatly appreciated. majority of their games. These 2 teams are the future of Nelson Luke Toynbee College cricket and were made up of predominantly Year 9 2nd 11 Cricket and Year 10 players with a few Year 11s. Many of these players have gone into the 1st and 2nd 11 squads for the start of the The Nelson College 2nd 11 cricket team completed another 2018/2019 season. successful season in the Senior Men’s 2nd Grade competition. Following on from their hard fought, rain affected loss in last Season highlights for the Wizards included a fine century from year’s 2nd grade final, the team narrowly missed this season’s Bruno Murray and Will Bixley who had 2 scores in the 90s. semi-final and had to settle for equal 5th. Another fine effort, Flynn Day was the most consistent batsmen and Jack MacNeil with a new group of young players who will ensure the future of fielded superbly. Nelson College cricket remains bright. For the Kings, Jack Morris was the most consistent batsmen The core of the side started the season in year 11 with Year with Cameron King and Campbell King also making useful 9 and Year 10 players, being added after Christmas. Several contributions. Lachlan Bartlett picked up wickets regularly and players alternated between the 1st and 2nd 11 teams which Riley O’Hara bowled tidily. added significantly to the strength and depth of the team. Thanks to Tim King, Andy Morris Isaac Day and Simon Bixley In their annual inter school fixture with Rongatai 1st 11, the for coaching the boys on Saturdays. team managed an exciting outright victory with the game well advanced before this was achieved. Finn Raxworthy scored a WIZARDS TEAM: Will Bixley, Flynn Day, Daniel Franklin,Noah century in this game to set up the win. Hassan, Lucca Hemmingway, Jack MacNeil, Bruno Murray, Salon Niraula, Jordan Russell, Dmitry van der Colk. 2nd 11 SQUAD: Daniel Endersby, Damian Aitken, Rohan Chauhan, Mason Lund, Jackson Harris ,Keegan Jones, KINGS TEAM: Caleb Andrews, Lachlan Bartlett, Billy Goble, Louis Macalister, Ashish Niraula, Kaleb McKay, Patrick Wilson, Cameron King, Campbell King, Jack Morris, Riley O’Hara, Ronan Restieaux, Luke Kilworth. Wil Thornalley, Jacob Waters, Brooklyn Wilson, Jacob Zillwood. Junior A Cricket Following on from the Year 9s excellent performances in 2017, In the junior section 3 further teams competed. The Young our junior A’s played St Andrews in the final of the Canterbury Guns, Heat and Stars all had good seasons.

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70 NELSONIAN ABOVE: Max Meffan and Nick Matthews. ABOVE: Senior boys race at TSS Cross Country.

Cross Country Cycling We had a large contingent of runners representing Nelson For cycling at Nelson College, there has been a dedicated few College at the Tasman Secondary School Cross Country. The getting great results and also a number of students giving it a highlight, which soon became not such a highlight, was Jamie go. Kaio Lart, Keegan Hornblow and Ari Scott are still leading Wallis winning the Junior Boys event. At the end of the race, the charge, regularly racing with Tasman Wheelers and taking it was determined that Jamie had made a slight error on one on various road and track championships around the country. of the corners and so he was relegated to 2nd. It was such a The opening of the Velodrome at Saxton’s has also been a shame for Jamie as he has worked hard all year. welcome boon to these boys, who now have a decent track venue to train and race on regularly.

Our Tasman Secondary Schools Results: For school road cycling the year started with the Tasman Secondary School Road Cycling Champs in May. Keegan and YEAR 9 Ari took turns at the top two steps of the podium in the time Three-man team placed 2nd: Ryan Martyn, Henry Grab and trial and the road race for Under 20. Nick Davidson. The following runners: Oliver McCormack, Josh Gill and Alex McGillvray were close behind to give the Year 9 Kaio took out the time trial and the road race, while also getting boys 2nd in the six man-team. a bunch of his peers to give road cycling a go on borrowed Cycling Nelson bikes. I dubbed them ‘the baggy shorts boys’ JUNIOR BOYS as they were all staunch mountain bikers opposed to wearing Placed 2nd in the three-man team: Jamie Wallis, Wil Trott, and lycra. Despite their wardrobe choices, these boys put in a Conor McKean. credible performance, with the best among them Finn Slack almost making the podiums with 4th in both races. SENIOR BOYS Senior boys won the three-man team with Sam Mead, Max Keegan, Ari and Kaio travel independently to many key events Meffan, Josh Sheridan finishing high in the field. They were and it is hard to keep up with all their great results, as they are followed closely by Nick Matthews, PJ Stephens and Ben Baker all quite modest. Some of the highlights I have been able to giving them the six-man title as well. Fifteen boys travelled track down are at the Yunca Junior Tour in Southland, which to Nationals in Taupo. It was a great trip and an awesome is among the most prestigious junior races in the country and experience for our young boys. Our Year 9 boys finished 9th closest to the format of professional road cycling. Keegan took in the three-man team and 7th in the six-man team. Our Senior home the King of the Mountains jersey and Ari got a stage win, boys finished 5th in the three-man team. Kaio got the points jersey and stage wins as well. Keegan and Max Meffan Ari being a bit older have also competed alongside adults in the Calder Stewart series.

In the same holidays, these boys also competed in the South Island Track Cycling Championships. As a team of varied ages

BELOW: Junior Boys at Nationals. BELOW: Keegan and Ari on the podium L-R: Tonsak Sundaraketu, Oliver McCormack, Joshua Gill, at the Tasman Secondary School Champs. Alex McGillivray, Ryan Martyn and Henry Grab.

NELSONIAN 71 Football First XI Back Row: Konan Hey, Cristian Benitez Cuero, Benjamin Stanley, Seb Hickman, Ollie Franklin Middle Row: Ms Hassan (Manager), PJ Stephens, Rick Muir, Euan Fenwick, Dylan Bruce, Alec Fox Front Row: Aled Howell, Ben Walker, Mack Eggers, Joe Robertson, Josh Simpson, Billy Check, Albie Murray Absent: Davor Tavich (Coach), Josh Creswell.

competing in the Under 20 grade, they took out second in the Then we started really preparing. Monday 7.30am would see us team time trial. Keegan and Kaio took out Keirin and Scratch boys set off for a 10 to 12 km run to the end of Tahuna beach racing wins in their grades, with Ari picking up a 3rd and some and back up Tamaki steps. Tuesday and Thursday mornings 4ths. were a break day. However, you could still find a large portion of the team in the gym for extra training. Wednesday mornings I’m sure I have left out some other significant results, but the became sprint training and interval training, which left many important point is that we have some great cycling athletes at players puking up that morning’s breakfast. Tactical trainings our school and it wonderful to see their hard work pay off in were still taking place at Broads on Tuesday and Thursday 2018. afternoons. Friday morning turned into core day. Saturdays Vaughan Watson never changed, but our winning mentality grew.

Football This introduction is designed to show just how much March 1st of 2018 meant that the Nelson First XI began its commitment and effort it takes to be a part of the Nelson usual hard training. This consisted of two morning trainings in College First XI. On average, a member of this team would give the weights gym and two afternoon trainings the same week. up eight hours of their week to football. There was often an extra run to the Centre of NZ or a beep test. On top of all this would be a tactical session during Friday Our team was competing in the Nelson Men’s First Division lunchtime, followed by a game on Saturday. This already intense Football League for 2018. This year we proved to be one of the and professional-like training squad continued rain, hail, or top teams, finishing second in the table. The team also made shine, up until the last five weeks before our National College it to the semi-final of both knock out cups this year, only to Football Tournament, the pinnacle point of our sporting year. be beaten by a strong Marlborough side both times. While we

Kaio Lart on the way to the win leading the ‘baggy shorts boys’ Konan Hey in action against Tahuna FC at Saxton Athletics Oval. he cajoled into giving road cycling a go at the Tasman Secondary School Champs.

72 NELSONIAN Hockey First XI Back Row: Hugo Allais, Josh Buckley, Marius Mueller, Jarrod McKay (Captain), Tarn Richards, Alethea Stove (Manager) Second Row: Tristen Mathieson (Coach), Freddy Griffiths, Michael Trolove, Sam Halsey, Jake Patel, Maxwell Busby, Mr Jamie Brown (Coach) Front Row: Logan Speight, Thomas Corbin, Danny E Silva, Josh Hurst, Tom Blakeborough Absent: Cameron Vining. couldn’t retain the two Tasman men’s cups won last year, the Nelson College entered two even teams into the event with team did successfully defend the Jill Heath Memorial Trophy the Navy team consisting of David Zohrab, Thomas Zohrab, against Nayland College. We also retained the Alex Harvey Finn Restieaux and Josh Simpson taking out the gold medal, Industries Trophy for back-to-back years. This is the most although they were nearly pipped at the post by the less prestigious football trophy in school football. experienced team of Matthew Grimes, Kameran Clarke, Jamie Hunter and Ronan Restieaux. A tough National Secondary Schools Tournament full of injuries and games lost on penalties meant we finished a disappointing In the individual competition it was a very tight tussle between 14th. This was well out of the placing range that we were former Nelson College number one, David Zohrab and current determined to get. Even with a losing streak of three games number one, Kameran Clarke, with the result left waiting until due to penalties, the boys never dipped their heads and they the very last hole where Kameran birdied the hole to post continued to battle throughout the tournament, proving that 5-under for the 36 holes, leaving Zohrab one shot back at Davor’s rigorous training schedule toughened the boys up and 4-under. taught them to keep pushing for the next result. The golf team now looks to pass on a generation and hand the During the year we made multiple trips to Marlborough and reins over to a couple of very exciting young prospects in Jamie Christchurch to play. These trips were always fun and provided Hunter and Ronan Restieaux. I would like to thank Alethea for a lot of laughter. Outside of the sporting environment, the organising the boys, not only this year, but for the past four players got to enjoy yoga sessions, paintballing and team years and a special thanks to Nelson College for allowing us to dinners. participate in the sport we love. Josh Simpson I’d like to thank the boys for all their training and hard work over the year. A big thank you to Davor for all his time and effort into training us in the professional way he did. Thank you to Ms Hassan for making everything run smoothly and just being a Hockey great manager. I’d also like to thank the parents who travelled The Nelson College 1st XI Hockey team participated in the down to support us over the week. local Nelson Men’s premier league this year. The boys finished 3rd in the competition, which was a fantastic result as this was the first time our school had entered in the premier league, as a Golf school team. We managed to beat all teams in the league, apart from the league winners, who have been unbeaten for 3 years. 2018 was destined to be the year for Nelson College Golf, We managed to improve continually over the year, finishing up with aspirations of taking out a national title, firmly, a chance. the season with very respectable 6-0 and 8-0 wins over two However, with three players from the team who gained third other men’s premier teams. place in the country, last year were unavailable to play due to other codes, it left the Tasman Secondary Schools to be the The team also competed in the two exchanges against MBC highest tournament the golf team would play in. winning 3-2 and beating Shirley Boys 3-0 in the local exchanges.

NELSONIAN 73 Mountain Biking The first event for students this year was the local Top Gun race, consisting of an enduro, a downhill race and a cross country race held over a 3 day long weekend.

The results across the three disciplines are tallied up to work out who can lay claim to being the best mountain biker in Nelson. I can tell you, first hand, from my experience in 12th place that it was a huge three days of racing on some serious tracks! Overall, Todd Balance was 3rd behind two senior international racers Finn Richardson was 10th, Hunter Sharp was 14th and Dillon Geddes 16th. Josh Hurst. New to the school this year has been the support and coaching The team then ended tied on points at the top of the annual on offer from Alistair Matthew and the crew at Gravity Nelson. Top of South Schools tournament with Waimea College, but As a helper on these courses earlier in the year I have seen a with one less goal in terms of goal difference. We did once huge progression in the skills of our students. It has been great again pick up the Mark Wilkens Memorial Trophy, against to see our riders having regular coaching available to help them Waimea College. pursue their dreams in mountain biking.

Following this, the team then participated in the 2nd tier of the The next race on the calendar was the National Secondary National Secondary Schools Tournament in Timaru and placed School Championships in Rotorua. A dedicated crew of parents 3rd winning 5 games out of 6 and losing the semi-final in a and students made their own way to Rotorua to compete and close fought 2-1 loss. This was the only game the 1st XI team spectate other world class events at Crankworx. Hamish Powell lost, all year against another school team. earned the title as Under 14 Downhill National Champion and Congratulations to the NC boys who won the local Men’s 2nd managed to come in 10th in cross country. Tom Hoare 3rd, Div title this year, namely Jonti Austin, Billy Goble, Elliot Corbin joined Hamish on the downhill podium. Todd Balance came and Jackson Loftus. 10th and DH was 10th in the Under 10 Downhill. Hunter Sharp Congratulations to all those boys who represented their Nelson and Robbie McIntosh got 7th and 8th in Under 16. Although province this year at U15 and U18 level. Level One colours for there was a mix of ages and not that many dedicated cross- 2018 awarded for the 1st year to Logan Speight, Marius Mueller, country riders, the boys also managed to get 5th in the Cross Dan Silva Freddy Griffith, Sam Halsey, Cam Vining and Tom Country relay, which is really impressive. Blakeborough. Level One colours for the 2nd year are awarded Tasman Secondary School Champs were next and, once again, to: Josh Hurst, Michael Trolove, Jackson Loftus, Jacob Patel. taking place at Sylvan Forest in Richmond. The events are Level One Colours awarded for the 3rd year to Jarrod MacKay, designed to be accessible and the downhill a bit tamer than at our captain, to Max Busby and to Thomas Corbin who picked other events. Nelson College had a huge contingent of keen up the MVP award for the Secondary Schools tournament. Level riders, achieving some top results. Hamish Powell and Hudson One Colours awarded for the 4th year to, Hugo Allais, Josh Lillico got 2nd and 4th in the Under 14 Downhill, with Hunter Buckley and to Tarn Richards. Tarn Richards is also awarded Sharp 5th in Under 16 and Max Singleton 4th in Under 19. his Level 2 colours and a Board of Trustee medallion as his Toby Walker was our top cross-country rider finishing 3rd in Capital U18 Wellington team managed to win the New Zealand under 16. Secondary Schools Provincial Schools tournament for the first time in 22 years. Following that we had several students compete and do well in Lastly a big thankyou to Alethea Stove for all her input this the Nelson Mountain Bike Club Winter Downhill series. These year managing the team and a big thank you to all parents and races are among some of the most difficult in the country supporters too for their ongoing support. and our boys did themselves proud with numerous wins and Tom Blakeborough podiums across the categories.

Jack McAlpine, Kaio Lart, Ryley Marsh, Jack Edwards, Barney Read at the top of Signal Hill in Dunedin.

74 NELSONIAN Will Samson, Sam Lenton, Liam Brennan, Tom Murray, Oliver Ransom, Josh Harbinson, Noah Fletcher and Ben Grenfell and Coxed by Sammy Moritz.

This year, unfortunately, saw Finn Richardson suffer a life altering spinal injury while riding which was a huge shock to Rowing all. His positive attitude and dedication to his recovery have Early morning starts, high intensity sessions and plenty of travel subsequently been an inspiration and we wish him all the best. to competitions, often with 12 hours travel to get to the event, encapsulates the rowing season. Congratulations to all the boys During the Term 3 holidays we had 13 boys compete in the who put their energies into this often-challenging sport. last secondary school event of the year at the South Island Championships in Dunedin. The conditions were freezing and the tracks brutal up on Signal Hill. Top results included Hamish South Island Secondary Schools Powell, again winning Under 14 downhill and enduro, with Tom Lake Ruataniwha 3rd & 4th March Hoare joining him on those podiums. There were also several Crews made 7A finals and 4B finals. solid top 10 results, including Kaio Lart backing up his road racing results this year with 7th in Cross Country on a less than BRONZE MEDAL ideal bike for the discipline. Some boys made the most of the U18 COXLESS PAIR: Dylan Crick and Henry Williams. trip and rode up and down the world’s steepest street as a bonus activity! SILVER MEDAL U18 NOVICE COXED 8: Will Samson, Sam Lenton, It’s been a huge year in Nelson College mountain biking, well Liam Brennan, Tom Murray, Oliver Ransom, Josh Harbinson, done to everybody involved, especially parent helpers and Noah Fletcher, Ben Grenfell and cox Sammy Moritz. Alethea, our wonderful Sports Coordinator. There were also two very close 4ths for the U17 Coxed 4 and the Vaughan Watson U18 Novice Coxed 4.

The now regular sight of Tom Hoare and Hamish Powell NOVICE COXED QUAD: Noah Fletcher, Ollie Ransom, on the Under 14 podium in Dunedin. Liam Brennan, Tom Murray & Sammy Moritz.

NELSONIAN 75 Maadi Cup Lake Ruataniwha - 19-24 March The Aon Maadi Cup Regatta is the National Championships for school rowing in New Zealand. It is New Zealand’s largest rowing regatta and this year 120+ schools and over 2200 competitors participated with spectator numbers on finals day upwards of 10,000 people!.

Nelson College’s 19 boys were right up there with everyone making it through the heats to repercharges, quarter finals or semifinals and some even straight through to their final.

Nelson College had boats in 3A finals and 4B finals.

This means they are in the top 8-16 in NZ. This is as high as you can get at school level.

BRONZE MEDAL

BU18 NOVICE COXED FOUR: Will Samson, Tom Murray, Sam Lenton, Liam Brennan coxed by Sammy Moritz. Captain, Anton Segner in action.

BU18 NOVICE U18 COXED 8 4th IN NZ: Will Samson, Tom Murray, Sam Lenton, Liam Brennan, Ollie Ransom, We were very fortunate to have Jono Phillips as Director of Coaching and he brings an immense wealth of experience and Josh Harbinson, Noah Fletcher, Ben Grenfell. expertise. I look forward to his continued commitment next Coxed by Sammy Moritz. year, as well. These boys are Year 10 and 11 and were racing against some Year 12 and 13 boys. A fantastic effort. 1st XV

BU17 COXED FOUR - 6th IN NZ: Callum McNab, Oscar Floyd, While it would be fair to say that 2018 was not a vintage year for Connor Johnston, Chad Ricketts Coxed by Sammy Moritz. the 1st XV, there was a lot of hard work done and perhaps the groundwork is in place for future years. Coach Warren Johnston A special thank you to coach Kaye Surgenor, Regatta completed his second year in charge and instilled Jack McNab Management team of Sheryl Wilson and Rebecca Inwood, and and Nathan Baxter as his forward assistants. We were fortunate Alethea Stove from Nelson College who supported the boys at in retaining trainer Nick Bingle. Maadi. Also, a massive thank you to the parents! The usual pre-season effort commenced late in 2017. A hard-working squad prepared well and had its usual hit outs, including a small tour to Wellington to play St Pats Town and Rugby Rongotai College and we then hosted Francis Douglas, for possibly the first time in our College’s history. All three games 2018 was another successful year for Rugby at Nelson College. were won, but all were close run affairs which appeared to be We finished the season with two of the four titles available in an ideal build up. A three-day training camp was held at the the Tasman rugby competitions. Our Under 15 7s team came end of the April holidays and it was then straight into the UC second in the South Island tournament and we successfully Championship. hosted the South Island Under 15 tournament. In December both our Under 15 and our Senior team will contest the National An early three game slump, with two single-point defeats, really Condor 7s tournaments in Auckland. put a large dent in any championship hopes. Although the team rebounded well, as other results did not go our way and These successes are a testament, in part, to the playing ability it became too difficult to make the top four and qualify for the of many boys, plus their willingness to train in order to reach semi-finals. While there were some very good performances, their potential. More importantly, however, the success was due notably racking up fifty points against Timaru Boys on the road, to a very committed coaching and managing group of parents, finishing in fifth place and winning the Plate final was scant staff and Old Boys. While we need the boys to play the game reward for the team’s efforts. – without the support of these adults our rugby programme would not be able to prosper. I heartily thank you all for your The Moascar Cup was also wrenched from our grasp after three support and trust that it will continue into 2019 and beyond. more successful defences. Christchurch Boys High School was

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76 NELSONIAN Rugby First XV Back Row: Isaiah Malaulau, Tom Thornalley, Daniel Dixon, Taya Brown, Anton Segner (Captain) Third Row: Jack McNab (Coach), Josh McIntyre, Niko Barton, Vaea Tutuila, Connor Johnston, Preston Marsters, Ben Faingaanuku, Peter Grigg (Manager) Second Row: Jontee Taylor, Luca Inch, Daniel Rogers, Levi Carew, Mason Lund, David Zohrab, Warren Johnston (Coach) Front Row: Thomas Zohrab, Connor Rhind, Louis Carmine, Joseph Scott, Fergus Hughes (Vice-Captain), Jordan Newsombe, Jack McDonald-Hill. too well drilled and disciplined, and they took the cup back with forward pack will be back and a large percentage of the backs. them to Christchurch. The Quadrangular tournament was also The boys must be prepared to work hard over the summer settled on Day One where Nelson squandered a lead to hosts, months on fitness and skills and be ready to go, right from Wanganui Collegiate, to allow Christs College to eventually the start. take the title. The bounce back demolition job on Wellington College on the second day demonstrated the character of the Thanks to the continued parental support. With the amount of team. travel required it becomes a costly exercise to support a son in the 1st XV. I appreciate your efforts. This has been a good With many of the squad returning in 2019, it is to be hoped group to work with and I wish them all well in the future, both that they benefit from their experiences of 2018 and learn from the seniors leaving college and all the boys returning. them. In captain Anton Segner, Nelson had the best Player Peter Grigg. Manager 1st XV in the competition, as evidenced by him winning the Philip McDonald Medal for Overall Player of the Year. Most of the Moascar Cup On Saturday 28 July Nelson College 1st XV’s tenure with the 1st XV Results historic Moascar Cup came to an abrupt end. A very well drilled UC CHAMPIONSHIP St Andrew College Won 37-12 Aoraki Combined Won 83-7 St Bedes College Lost 19-27 Rangiora High School Lost 15-16 Marlborough Boys College Lost 15-16 Waimea Combined Won 57-14 Timaru Boys High School Won 52-7 Shirley Boys High School Won 27-3 St Thomas College Won 25-11 Christchurch Boys High School Lost 12-22 Lincoln Combined Won 38-0 Christs College Lost 7-33 Mid Canterbury Combined Won 63-5 Marlborough Boys College Won 36-35 Plate Semi-Final Shirley Boys High School Won 38-31 Plate Final QUAD Wanganui Collegiate Lost 13-19 Quad Final Won 45

NELSONIAN 77 and disciplined Christchurch Boys High School 1st XV was too This team was largely our Junior Rugby Academy group. good for the home team resulting in a relatively convincing 22- While the team will be disappointed with their 5th placing at 12 victory. tournament, we feel that their development as rugby players has been enhanced greatly and we can look forward to most of The tenure begun at Alpine Energy Stadium in Timaru on 18 this team being our 1st XV in 2020 and 2021. June 2016 and spanned 16 matches. The coaches Lachie Taylor, Bill Coventry and Andrew Goodman had organized the Nelson The tournament was deservedly won by Shirley Boys High College team into a competitive unit. Throughout the two years School who outclassed Christs College in the final. Nelson there were numerous monumental clashes, beginning with a College results: last gasp Willy Havili penalty to squeak past St Thomas in just Lost to Shirley Boys High School 15-24 the third defence. Last year, Christs College had two hearty Lost to Timaru Boys High School 8-10 challenges, the first early in the season when even with Brad Beat Kings High School 60-3 Pool red carded, Nelson hung on to 22-21 victory. Later in the Beat Marlborough Boys College 24-17 Quad final, the victory was more emphatic at 29-5, after North Island visitors, Wellington College, were summarily dispatched UNDER 16 COACHES: Paul Burt, Tim King, Steve MacDonald on day one. MANAGER: Ant Strange Previous holders, Timaru Boys High School, were the final Our Under 16 team had an upset in the semi-final but won the defence of 2007 and, again, Nelson College squeaked through play-off game to finish third in this very competitive grade. The by one point on the back of a try and a couple of penalty team worked very hard under a very professionally organised goals by outstanding New Zealand Schoolboy representative coaching staff and while the semi-final loss was disappointing, Leicester Faingaanuku. the boys will have achieved huge gains throughout the year. This year the table topping Christchurch Boys High School UNDER 16 QUADRANGULAR TOURNAMENT was the fourth challenge of the year and ultimately the final COACHES: Paul Burt, Tim King, Steve MacDonald, one. The two-year tenure with the coveted cup had proven Nathan Baxter to have a galvanizing effect on the College. It prompted the MANAGER: Ant Strange formation of the College supporters club, initially formed as TEACHER IN CHARGE: Richard Townsend the Blue Tsunami and this year morphed into the Blue Army. This group has become vocal at all sports matches involving This team travelled down to Christchurch for the second Nelson College teams, be it in rugby, football, basketball or any instalment of the Under 16 Quadrangular. Unfortunately, other team sport. weather dictated that fixtures were cancelled on day one which necessitated demanding double-headers on the third day. Grade Reports While our boys battled well to win the first two matches fatigue UNDER 14 finally got the best of them and this resulted in a loss in the Argentina final and deciding match. The team enjoyed the experience, COACHES: Isiaha Miller, Asher Wells however, and benefitted from it. A number of this group will MANAGER: Alison Frew undoubtedly move on to 1st XV honours next year. Blue Results: COACHES: Deb Stuart, Chris Harvey, Mason Lund, Beat Christs College 15-12 Connor Rhind Beat St Andrews College 19-7 These two teams battled away in the grade throughout Lost to John McGlashan College 0-21 the season and both finished in the lower echelon of the The Nelson College contingent in the Under 16 Nelson Bays competition. The boys remained buoyant throughout, however team. and hopefully, enjoyed their experiences. We introduced a number of young coaches who will also have benefitted from UNDER 18 the experience. Jokers COACH: Heath Wilkins The decision by a number of boys to remain with their existing MANAGER: Nick Withers club teams detrimentally affected our two College teams, but Blue it is anticipated that those players will come into the fold next COACHES: Mike Jacka, Kevin Gledhill, Grant Bilcliffe year. Head coach Mike Jacka led his enthusiastic group of young UNDER 15 men to the Under 18 title. The Blue team was undefeated Blue throughout the season and deservedly defeated Central in the COACHES: Grant Waters, Dion Ingerson, Teone Smith final on the College front field. MANAGER: Anita Laubscher The Jokers struggled to maintain consistency after losing their Quinns COACHES: Mark Culverwell, Wiki Tafia coach half way through the season. Heath Wilkins tried, manfully, MANAGER: Vanessa Andrews to keep the group together, but ultimately, a three point loss to Central in Blenheim knocked them out of contention. The two Nelson College teams dominated this grade. The only setbacks the Blue team received were from their Nelson Both teams were afflicted with the traditional problems of College mates. The Quinns went through the season unbeaten being the feeder team to the 1st XV, so it was a credit to the and were worthy victors, in a very tight final, over the Blues. boys in the way they stuck together throughout the season. 2ND XV UNDER 15 TOURNAMENT COACHES: Heath Wilkins, Mike Jacka COACHES: Kane Hames, Isiaha Miller, Asher Wells MANAGER: Grant Bilcliff MANAGER: Vanessa Andrews TEACHER IN CHARGE: Nick Withers The two Under 18 teams combined for a couple of inter school

78 NELSONIAN Swimming Team Back Row: Mrs Leigh Gray (Manger), Josh Amyes, Nic Hall, Oxford Bayley. Front Row: Andrew Cross, Connor Eden, Matai McGuinniety, Josh Sheridan, Reuben Lile. fixtures against Buller High School and Timaru Boys High get disqualified, but the rest of the team – Cody Gelling, Paul School. Both opposition teams were summarily dismissed as Brandi and Year 10’s Django Gearing all raced well. On Sunday the coaching staff did a great job of pulling the team together. the weather wasn’t in our favour, causing a cancelation of the This team would have been competitive with a number of UC Ski Cross event. We travelled to another ski field for a casual ski Championship teams. and headed home to Nelson. Liam Domett-Potts The Moascar Cup resided in pride of place in Headmaster Gary O’Shea’s office though it was always on the sideline at the Thursday 1st XV practice to remind the boys of the significance Swimming of their fixtures. It will be sorely missed by the school community, The Nelson Swimming Championships were held at Riverside but it has been an enjoyable two year tenure. Pool in October. Although we only had a small contest, the Peter Grigg. Master in Charge of Rugby swimming was spectacular and competition close. It was great to see Year 9 swimmers, Connor Eden and Andrew Cross join Skiing our swim team and Nic Paulin participate in the senior event. The results from the school championships were: Skiing at Nelson College has been interesting this year. Our first races at Rainbow Ski Area, were a huge success, with our A JUNIOR INTERMEDIATE team placing 1st in the Boys team events and our Junior team 1st Reuben Lile 1st Josh Aymes narrowly missing 3rd. We also claimed the individual gold medal 2nd Nic Hall 2nd Oxford Bayley in Snowboarding (Josh Sheridan), Skiing (Liam Domett-Potts), 3rd = Connor Eden & Andrew Cross and Sit Skiing (Billy Dravitzki). With these results, we qualified SENIOR for South Island Skiing at Cardrona in September. Thanks to 1st Matai McGuinniety Mr Capenerhurst for managing us through that event. With 2nd Nic Paulin him unable to travel south, Mr Fraser committed to the long drive to Wanaka with our team. We raced the Giant Slalom This year the Tasman Secondary Swimming Championships course first and this saw Liam Domett-Potts, unfortunately were held in Blenheim. The Nelson College team included the

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NELSONIAN 79 Reuben Lile has also gone from strength to strength, starting the year with a gold and a silver medal (200m and 50m breaststroke) at the 2018 Swimming Wellington Long Course Champs. He won gold at the at the South Island Championships (12-14yr boys) in the 200m breaststroke and then won the overall trophy for 14-year-old boys at the Swimming Nelson Marlborough Short Course Championships. Reuben swam in the NZ Short Course Championships in the 50m, 100m and 200m breaststroke events.

Josh Amyes is establishing himself as a name to watch. His year started off on a high, achieving an age group trophy at the Regional Swimming championships in February where he qualified for additional events at the National Age Groups. At this meet, he won bronze in the 100m freestyle, breaking six Nelson Marlborough records. Following Nationals, Josh was selected for the National Development Squad and the New Zealand team to travel to the Australian State Champs in Canberra, gaining four personal best times. This was an amazing opportunity for Josh, gaining new friends and Tennis establishing himself as a swimmer with real potential. Josh Simpson, Thomas Zohrab and Harrison Kroos. During his final year in swimming, Matai has continued to following swimmers – Josh Sheridan, Josh Amyes, Reuben Lile, impress. Over the course of this year he has participated in Nic Hall, Oxford Bayley and Connor Eden. The boys represented multiple National meets, with the most notable being NZ the school in the highest fashion both in and out of the pool. Secondary Schools, where over 800 swimmers competed. They were composed and focused, despite having very little Matai took out the 50m Butterfly title for the 17-18-year-old rest time between races. No one scratched; they just dug it in boys and bronze in the 50m Backstroke. Matai also swam at and got on with it. Josh Amyes was impressive, winning most the NZ Short Course Championships in October. This was his of his events and taking out the title for the overall points for 14 last ever swimming event and he placed 3rd in 50m butterfly, and Under Boys and breaking 5 Nelson Marlborough records. taking out the bronze medal and securing top five placings The relay team (Josh Sheridan, Josh Amyes, Reuben Lile, Nic in his other events. He also achieved a number of Nelson Hall, Oxford Bayley) won gold in both the 200m Medley and Marlborough records. Matai has made a huge contribution to Freestyle Relays. swimming and been a big part of swimming at Nelson College, but for now, he has chosen to hang up the goggles and focus A small team of swimmers, including Josh Amyes, Oxford on his university studies. Bayley, Reuben Lile and Connor Eden represented Nelson College at the South Island Secondary Schools Swimming Championship in Blenheim. This was a demanding meet and it was run over one day, which meant swimmers were swimming Tennis between 10-16 races. Although tough, several personal best In Term One, on a stifling hot summers day our tennis teams times, were achieved with Josh and Reuben placing in the top competed in the Tasman Secondary Schools Tennis Champs 3, Oxford in the top 5 and newcomer Connor in the top 10. The in Blenheim. boys swam gallantly in the relay and placed 2nd in both the 200m Medley and Freestyle Relays. Our B team of Rohan Trill, Luke Innes-Walker, Charlie Rainey, and Brandon Brooker placed 5th. Outside of school, Josh Sheridan placed in the top 5 for his age group in the Port Nelson Sea Swim Series. His focus, later in the Our A team had a great day out. Sam Innes-Walker had the season was on triathlons and multisport events. toughest day, playing as our Number 1, This meant he had to play every other schools’ top player. He played well and won Nic, Reuben, Josh Amyes and Matai swam exceptionally well in all but one game. Thomas wearing his brother’s shoes, which National swimming competitions held all around New Zealand, he destroyed (sorry David), with bleeding toes and blisters on with Josh having the opportunity to represent New Zealand at his hand, beat all his opponents in the Round Robin. Harrison the Australian State Championships in Canberra. Kroos played at 3 and did well. Josh Simpson, not believing Significant achievements include: - in his ability, or maybe it was strategic, played at 4 and was undefeated all day. Nic Hall achieved 2 Silver and 6 Bronze medals in the 14-year- old boys Swim Nelson Marlborough Long Course as well as a We were happy to be in the final and when our opponents, long SNM 800m Freestyle record. He then went onto achieve Marlborough Boys College wanted to play the doubles first, 2 Silver and 8 Bronze medals at the Swim Nelson Marlborough we said ‘No’! We were thinking that if we played them in the Short Course Competition. Nic qualified for the Swimming singles, first, we would lose more than we won and be on the New Zealand Age Group Champs where he finished 10th in bus home earlier than planned. Sam and Thomas both lost, the 14-year-old boys 1500m Freestyle. Nic also qualified for but Harrison and Josh won. Being tied 2 all we played doubles the Swimming New Zealand Short Course Champs in both the and for almost every point that Sam and Thomas lost, Josh and 400m & 1500m Freestyle events. Achieving qualifying times Harrison won. We finished 4 all and a count back was needed to for both these competitions is a huge accomplishment as separate the teams with Marlborough Boys narrowly winning. Swimming New Zealand sets the qualifying standards around attracting the Top 10-15 swimmers from each age group in It was an awesome effort from our boys who played with heart each event. and pride.

80 NELSONIAN Underwater Hockey Senior Team Back Row: Reuben Prestidge, James Hopgood, Nicholas Booth Front Row: Harry Timms, Ken Komizo, Luke Rowberry, Fergus Hall Absent: Cameron Anderson, Matthew Fox. their pool and meant on the second day the boys first game Touch was the major semi-final against CBHS, who also qualified 1st 2018 has been another successful year for Nelson College in their pool. The boys played a fantastic game and were up Touch. by 2 with only a few minutes to go, but CBHS scored 2 quick tries to level the game at full time. A drop off ensued with both In December 2017 the Nelson College Touch team attended teams getting down to only 3 players left on the field and in a the NZ Secondary School Nationals held in Auckland. They had controversial play CBHS scored out wide to win the game. a great first day winning their pool and advancing to the top 10 playoffs, however the second day saw them draw a very tough With the loss this saw our boys play the winner of the minor pool including perennial winners Hamilton Boys. Our boys semi-final, Otago Boys, in order to get into the final. Otago never stopped trying but couldn’t quite sneak into the top 4, Boys got off to a fast start and we clawed our way back into the so dropped into the 5-9 playoffs. A great win over Christchurch game but couldn’t quite catch them before the game ended, Boys (8-2) on the Sunday morning saw them advance to the 5v6 going down 5-6. Though disappointed and rueing lost chances game, where they met Kings High, who had beaten us the day the boys still finished 3rd in the South Island and qualified for before. The game turned out to be a cracker with both teams Nationals. Joey Scott and Levi Carew had a great tournament playing some outstanding touch and the lead going back and and led the team well. forth. NC were up leading into the final few minutes but Kings At the time of writing this the boys are in training for the scored to level the game and then in the final play of the game Nationals to be held in Auckland, where they play the top 16 scored to win the match 5-4. This saw NC finish a fantastic teams in the country over 3 days for the national title. After 6th in the country. All the boys played some awesome touch coming so close to the top 4 last year the boys are determined and had a great time. Special shout out to Simon Anderson, to break into the top 4 this year. Neo Milligan -Richard, Karl Ratcliff and Graham Urquhart (who couldn’t play after breaking his wrist the weekend before I’d like to congratulate the boys for representing the College Nationals!) who have been cornerstones of the team for the with pride and distinction. They always conducted themselves past few years. well both on and off the field and are a credit to the College.

The year started with the Top of the South Regional Championships in February, which saw several new players NZ Trial and our boys travel over to Blenheim to play traditional rivals Congratulations to Joey Scott for getting a NZ U18 Boys trial. Marlborough Boys. This was played as the best of 3 games with NC winning all 3 games to claim another regional title, as well as qualifying for the South Island Champs in March.

NC attended the South Island Champs in Christchurch in March Underwater Hockey with a very useful team, though missing a key player in Cody After the successes of the past two years, 2018 was a rebuilding Beaumont due to injury, however they were determined to year for our Senior Team. In June, we travelled to Wellington achieve a top 4 finish to qualify for Nationals in December. to compete in the Central Zones Tournament. A bronze medal here qualified us for Nationals. We travelled to Rotorua in On the first day the boys had some tough and close games, September for Nationals and placed 8th. but were unbeaten, winning over Southland Boys (5-4), Kings High (9-8), which was a bit of revenge from last year’s Nat’s, The Junior team had a very strong year winning the Central Shirley Boys (8-7) and St Andrews (8-4). This saw them winning Zones Tournament and placed a respectable 4th at Nationals.

NELSONIAN 81 Volleyball Senior A Back Row: Dylan Wells (Coach), Nash Biggs, Fraser Stanley, Zach Langbridge, Ollie Franklin Front Row: Josh Mead, Alfie Mansfield, Louie Hadfield, Sam Christian, Jamie Wilson.

Led well by Captain Matthew Christian, our team was awarded playing Super 15 Rugby and ITM Cup. Anton Segner is a name the Nationals Fair Play Trophy. to look out for in the near future. Anton represented NZ Schools in rugby tests against Fiji and Australia this year. Special thanks to our coaches, managers and parents for the support and guidance during the season. Football has continued to excel and we have been fortunate Cam Anderson & Matthew Fox to have the services of Davor Tavich. He is an outstanding coach, who the boys highly respect and the results speak for themselves. Most of our senior boys are in either the Tasman Volleyball United Youth Team or the Tasman United Team and this really Nelson College Volleyball continues its successful program shows that the Football program at Nelson College is working with a large number of teams playing in the local competition. well.

In November 2017, our Jr A team competed in the South Island Cricket is the same. We have had a great coach in Garry Secondary Schools Tournament and placed 2nd. Along the way MacDonald and our boys have been playing really well in the they won all the local competitions. Mens Premier Competition and beating some big schools. Garry has now passed the baton onto staff member Luke Term One is a busy time for Volleyball, with weekly games Toynbee, but we look forward to continued success. and national qualifying tournaments all within a six-week time frame. Our Senior A team competed well all term and travelled Our Volleyball program is developing well with a return to to Nationals in Palmerston North and finished 14th. The boys Division 1 for our Senior A team. Our Junior A team will compete worked hard all season and were rewarded with many being at the South Island event at the end of November. selected in representative teams, with Harry Coltman gaining Basketball was big in numbers with 28 teams competing in the NZ U17 representation. Congratulations to all these boys. local competition. Touch Rugby also has many boys playing, Term 4 is the competitive term for Junior Volleyball and our with 24 teams. These two sports are important to us on both a teams are working hard towards their tournament in Dunedin competitive level and a social level. in late November. Mountain Biking is certainly growing in numbers. This year we Dylan Wells had boys compete at the National event in Rotorua, the South Island event in Dunedin and our local Tasman Schools event. Sports Office Wrap-up As you read this, we still have a few more events to go. As another school year ends, we reflect on our sporting December is a busy time with NZ Secondary School Nationals highlights and we are always amazed with what our boys have for Athletics, Rugby 7s and Touch. achieved. We would like to take this opportunity to thank our coaches, Life in the Sports Office seems to get busier every year. This managers, and other helpers who contribute to our program in year we competed in 33 different sports. Many of those sports a big way. To those who hosted a billet (or multiple billets!), who had multiple events, so lots of organising, lots of paperwork drove their kids (and others) to trainings and events, and those and lots of celebrations. who supported on the sidelines, we thank you. Your support is necessary to our being able to provide as many sporting In Rugby, as well as winning two local grades, many of our boys opportunities to our boys. have been selected in Tasman and Nelson Bays teams. We also have a large number of Nelson College Old Boys currently Alethea Stove, Sports Co-ordinator

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PREPARATORY SCHOOL Fierek Josef DOFR Chris Franklin Hall Rory Anderson Bailey 7CO Shane Colman Harvey-North Louis Armstrong Thomas Bayley Chris Hayes Ian Beggs Paddy Booth Simon Hobden Josh Cavers Jacob Cocker Alex Holder Preston Curtis Max Cockerell-Brandt Lochlan Holmes Samuel Collett Tudor Davidson Nick Korkiertsatean Anantachai (Bank) Eden Connor Gibbons Lucca McNeilly Fergus Grant-Taylor Parana Fyfe Theo Neale Benjamin Hayden Cole Hellyer Benjamin Ng Ben Hillberg Sean Hellyer Angus Peterson Nick Kilworth Luke Hughson Brandon Reynolds Mac Irvine Tom Maddock Andrew Roff Ben Mansfield Benji Irving Zachary Smith Ben Jack Flyn McGillivray Alex Stevenson James Mussen Henry Johnstone Isaac Taylor Oliver Lennon Christian Palmer Ben Moloney Walter Thomas Ben Toa Pat Packer Connor YEAR 9 Parker Charles White Samuel Robinson Aidan BAMC Fiona McCabe Sturm Daniel Brooker Brandon Picton FERA Robert Anderson Suthers Gabe Dawes Ethan Australia Cameron Beau Marlborough Wilson Alexander Drinkrow Sid Motueka Chadwick Tyrel Blenheim Yao Pan-An (Andy) Taiwan Franklin Jack Picton Harwood Cam Takaka York Sidney Griffith Krugar Takaka Haycock-Grant Ethan Motueka Hennessy Flynn Blenheim Knight Sam Nelson 7EN Dian Edmondson Lash Ethan Murchison Pakapongyotin Kunatchanon (Nont) Thailand Volleyball Senior A Akbaba Hami (Mirac) Moody Mario Picton Rockell Ryan Maruia Back Row: Dylan Wells (Coach), Nash Biggs, Fraser Stanley, Zach Langbridge, Ollie Franklin Benbow Oliver Pool Sam Hanmer Springs Shin Yuncheol Korea Front Row: Josh Mead, Alfie Mansfield, Louie Hadfield, Sam Christian, Jamie Wilson. Coleman-Walsh Michael Robertson Angus Westport Srisombatanant Kanit (Tonpor) Thailand Crowther Oliver Smith Fergus Blenheim Sundaraketu Tonsak thailand Cuff Charlie Vratil Tomas Collingwood Whitnall Luke Murchison Edridge Flynn Fraser Magnus CHDA Julian Daly KAGD Diane Garside Gardyne Zahn Endersby Blake Grab Henry Gibbons Oliver Fleet James Harvey Riley Greer William Geyer Storm Healey Nathan Henderson Sam Griffiths Freddy Houghton Brown Jack Houghton Brown Tom Hewitt-Smart Fletcher Lines Hunter James Leon Jennings Buster Machado Cruz Jhon Jamieson Stanley Liansui Amos Malik Aryan Kennedy Cole Macbeth Eli Matthews Taylor MacGibbon James Matthew Connor Moot Jasper Manson Jamie McLeod Ben Mullett Ewan Matthew Kael Monk Colby Patrick Campbell Miller Henry Nightingale Phoenix Porter Tom Mullett Cameron Peeni-Takarangi Malachi Rainey Charle Newson Timothy Raika Magar Bishal Ryan Robbie Simpson Kieran Reh Prat Slattery Sam Sungsawas Rachata Thailand Robertson-King Guy Smith Jordan Vadura-Lane Stefan Seymour Origin Ula Issac Thach Ryan Weaver Jack 8BL Glenn Bussell Walters Jacob Barton Adam KASG Catherine Staig Brookes Samuel CHVW Vaughan Watson Bagnall Elliot Cliffe Tom Bruning Hayden Barclay Beau Craig Jimmy Barnicoat Burgess Henry Blakemore Benjamin Green Deon Fell Deans Michael Corry Jonny Heckler Oscar Drummond-Gotty Jack Dahal Sameep Henderson Edward Edgar Matthew Delany Willem Hite Edward Fourie Kyle Downs Oliver Jones Michael Hervel Yannis Eade-Lawrence Axel Jones Oliver Hobbs Charlie Fletcher Liam Kilworth Finn Innes-Walker Luke Foster Ethan Landry Kelian King Jarred Gearing Brynn Little Tama Lai Ram (Cung Cung) Lowe Matt Ly Willa Maisuria Om Madsen Caleb Lynch Tom Martyn Ryan Magar Yogen Morgan Rore McAlpine Jack Newson Sam Neale Josh Muncaster Jaimen Odey Ben O’Loughlin Jasper Petterson Marko Reilly Oliver Phillips Jamie Scott Levi Stevenson Charlie Price Cosmo Stace Bryce Venter Jeandre’e Rhodes Flynn Topia-Reihana Harlem Richards Fergus MOHT Wayne Hippolite Robertson Callum DOCU Sam Currie Betham-Puha Manu Thompson George Gill Joshua De Thierry Pharaoh Thompson Vinnie Gualnam Thang (Sian Pi) Dempsey Jeremiah Upton Matt Hayward Jai Hall Teone Young Tom Hoolihan Jasper Heke Morpheus Joo Chanmin (Victory) Ifopo Jason 8SW Sarah Watts Lillico Hudson Johnston Rex Bainbridge Alexander Mackay Finn Kerby-MacDonald Phelan Barclay Alfie Martin Samuel King Renata Bayley Fenlon Moran Andre Laban Thomas Beatson Jeremy O’Leary Ethan Lefale Ben Brown Keian Phillips Spencer MacDonald Callum Bryant Alex Powell Hamish Mahuika Reece Buckland Xavier Raturi Nitin McNeill Ezekiel Burke Dayton Rombel Molloy Mathew Miru Hoani Dodunski Caleb Sly Ramone Paulin Zach Donald Matt Stanton Oscar Simpson Jacob Dukes Hamish Thomsen Theo Fallen Oliver Warner Riley

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MOTD Richard Townsend Lees Ben Johnson Adam Springs Junction Edwards Harry Leong Eric Kim Jungi Korea Faavae Hennie Lombard Leon Lin Bo-Ting (Patrick) Taiwan George Stephen (Buster) Matthews Elijah Liu Yinuo (Enoch) China Lawrence Max McIlroy Tim Page-Bates Stanley Richmond Marsh Ryley Melvin Kael Rockell Matthew Maruia Marshall-Cook Enzo Newcombe Matt Schaumkel Peter Tonga Mitchell Rawiri Ni Pessione Gianni Suk Sanghyeok Korea Nguyen Sang Reynolds Finn Walford Ruben Kaikoura Perkins Sam Tluang Neh Chan Whiteside Ronnie Upper Hutt Peters Liam Waite Nick Robertson Corbin Wareing Ethan KAAC Alex Crisp Robertson Jax Burrows Alfred (Jack) Rodd Marcus CHZN Annabelle Zeeman Cattell Moss Rutherford Caleb Anderson Julian Daniell William Sharp Rory Bartlett Lachlan Duncan Chayden Stevenson George Carter Samuel Gearing Django Stratton Lee Edmonds Dan Geddes Dillon Weir Kegan Fitzgerald Oscar Gellatly Jamie Wilkinson Mason Goble Billy Gilsenan Dan Williamson Eamonn Hall Lochie Hiatt Ben Hobson Louis Hufflett Henri ROBW Jamie Brown Jayoma Danielle Kem Brandon Alderson Seth Keogan Jack Leach Joe Brash Caleb King Angus McIntosh Robbie Candlish Austin Mairs Ryan McLean Marshall Carrington Tom McKay Joel McNabb Abel Cross Andrew McKean Conor Monger Nirmal Darling Zach Morris Jack Pollock Elliott Forbes Moody Benjamin Prospero Romel (JR) Radford Corban Jenner Stephen Reh Nga Rollston Morgan Larson Brad Sharp Hunter Wah Htoo Htoo Matthewson Jacob Sowery Nico Williams Oliver McCormack Oliver Walker Connor Willis Ben Niraula Salon Wrath Clayton Wood Justin Parker Ben KACS Chris Allen / Jocelyn Winters Puwar Magar Sanjay DOHN Joe Haddon Rangi Jackson Bixley Will Burridge Jake Ross Jake Bowater Jacob Cooper Marcus Sauira Timi Currin Sam Domoni Joseph Skinner Caleb Day Flynn Donnelly Alex Sunwar Niraj Gane Riley Dornbusch Daniel Twamley Sam Goodall Smith Fergus Foley Anikin Jackson Jack RODY Paul Daubney Juckes-Fitzgibbon Blake Johnston Connor Lart Kaio Lae Lalih Blick Lines Warrick Lawton Reegan Fowler Jack Lawson Josh Malloch Cam Macalister Vincent Grainger Troy McKenzie Bailey Hemingway Lucca Majhi Ashik McMiken Will Nagahama-Sequera Hiro Hlaing Hlaing (Aung) O’Hara Riley Hsu Yu-Chia (Luke) Taiwan Portsmouth Sam Power Joseph Sanson Liam Irvine Torin Reed Reilly Lee-Westerson Sean Sharland Rhys Rogers Benjamin Spooner Zavier Martin Oliver Siame Abraham McEwing Flynn Te Tai Carlos Turner Lukas Thornalley Wil Mesgar Arvin Vincent Ryan Middleton Toby Trolove Michael Waters Mason Wheatley Theo Murdoch Jack Wiegand Jacob Pattullo Marcus Wilson Jye Powell Jed MORL Heledd Restall Read Barney de Thierry George Richardson-Walker Nico DOTY Leigh Tutty Dooley Nate Savage Jack Andrews Clay Gibbons-Smith Bennett Vadura-Lane Tristan Bayley Oxford Grant Cooper York Tasman Dancey Zack Grieve Tai Esposito Salvi Ifopo E J Franklin Daniel Irvine Dylan Furniss Kobi Kavanagh Chi YEAR 10 Garside Adam King Jaelyn Gower Wills Kinita Mita BALW Luke Walton Hall Nic Malaulau Nelesoni Adams Hunter Hanmer Springs Ingerson Liam Ngawaka Manukura Aizawa Riku (Rick) Japan Inglis Cam Otuvai Siale Alloway Henry Hanmer Springs King Israel Pretty Loughlan Forsyth Jonty Seddon Knowles Astin Robin-Seniloli Louis Fraser Rico Nelson Montauban van Swijndregt Joel Sinclair Kody Fry Keaton Motueka Muche Mats Stone-Williams Tuterangi Horsaengchai Chawakorn (Phone) Thailand Ransom Ollie Waharoa Jayden Kubota Yuki Japan Read Marcus Lee Hoon Korea Renton Hugh MOST Deborah Stuart Lortharaprasert Punyavee (Peach) Thailand Slack Fin Amyes Joshua Pini-Hall Rory Dubai Taia Jayden Carruthers James Shand Ben Christchurch Tlumang Bawi Clarke Jared Sivaraks Atas (Gap) Thailand Wallis Jamie Culverwell Daniel Waterman-Thomas Luc Hanmer Springs Waters Finlay Dawson Monty English Tom CHME Gordon McKenzie FEGE Stephen Garside Handforth Oliver Anderson Archie Abhakorn Rujraphakorn (Tae) Thailand Ichon Max Candish Daniel Chang Nok Chun (Bosco) Hong Kong King Christian Deans Jack Chinthumrucks Krittapas (M) Thailand Laubscher Hendre Gower Harry Coles James Wakefield Lile Reuben Grover Riley Crowther Neo Takaka Meffan Ricky Henry Joshua Jang WooSeok Korea Mercer Ben Hounsell Morgan Jang YunHo Korea Mercer Flynn Huynh Man Minh (Henry) Jiang Jing (Jack) China Ngaronoa Bradley Jeffries Asher Restieaux Ronan

84 NELSONIAN School Roll

Shellock Keegan Perris Charlie Tomine Hiroaki Japan Stanley Marshall Reh Ku Yun Chiheum Korea Thompson Ben Stewart Jacoby Zillwood Jacob Canvastown Tlung Cin Lian Troy Caleb Twose Samuel Walker James KABF Grant Billcliff Wall Jesse Baker Matt ROFS John Francis Wilson Brooklyn Blakeborough Henry Biwer Griffin Yamamoto Haruka Bruce Finn Burrowes Harry Zhu Yuxuan (Nick) China Burt Ethan Croker Louis Chan Josh Douglas Tim CHET Catherine Elliott Harbinson Joshua Foley Sam Brennan Liam Harris Jacob Gelling Dylan Burgess George Kumar Sajal Gillard Max Floyd Oscar MacDonald Nataarn Gould Jonathan Hadfield Ronan McCoy Theo Houghton Jayden Henry Isaac McGillicuddy Connor-Jack (C J) Kaw La Hervel Mika Millener Jake Le Noel Kayleb Hlichal Sang O’Connor Bailey Liddle Jacob Innes-Walker Sam Patel Jake MacFadyen Harrison Jefferson Seth Samson Will McComb Zoltan Kapferer Moritz Secker Leo McMillan Noah Kelly Keegan Spilman Charlie Montenegro Cuero Daniel Mangar Allize Trowbridge Sam Murray Bruno Mann Nat Upton Blake Trott Will Maraki Liam Wilson Patrick Twamley Billy Marling Ben Webb Finlay Neal Daniel KAKA Kay Mackenzie Wilson Tom Parker-Acheson Harvey Allan Sean Schermayer Clemens Bruce Connor ROLO Shellee Hall Sheridan Josh Calaz Sam Andrade Garcia Andres Smith Elvis Chauhan Rohan Andrews Caleb Stewart Ben Cronin Jack Austin Jonti Wotton James Eggers Mack Birss Quinn Foster Jamie Corbin Elliot DOGS Gail Samson Frizzell Nico Cruz Lasso Sebastian Briggs Leon Gamble Peter Dadds Daniel Brydon Jack Gellatly Luc Dawson-Serfonteyn Isaiah Busby Maxwell Gillanders Blake Galpin Zandi Christian Matthew Greenaway Jack Grant Ollie Clough Jayden Hodge Gabe Hunter Mattie Dellabarca Connor Jenkins Kieran Inch Ollie Fluerty Corey Kim Harry Konelio Isaiah Freiherr von Bischoffshausen Justus Germany Moritz Samuel Lauer Michael Hamilton Javid Munoz Estrada Oscar MacNeil Jack Hunter Logan Patchett Aidan Mongar Pratap Inglis Jordan Rae Robert Moorhouse Max King Cameron Schwass Adam Mund Lennard Lata Matehelotu Stevenson Aiden Nunez Angulo Miguel Lian Kap Cin Thompson Kyan Quinn Declan MacLean Ryan Reh Hta Mansbridge Josh MOBS Kevin Burgess Reh Poe McIntyre Oliver Dunn Brayden Ricketts Jo Miller Harry Eades-King Vernon Rowell-Williams Louis Roach Blake Fekkes Ben Tafia Eddie Speight Logan Fletcher Noah Tuerlings Josh Grenfell Ben Hassan Noah DOJA Braden Fa’avae / Michelle Anderson Hawes Gourley Blake YEAR 11 Anderson Logan Heck Niklas Aran Jamie Howell Aled BAKE Deborah Kelly Challenger Jay Hughes Kyle Agnew Will Motueka Douglas-Clifford Toby Matthews Brock Betts-Horridge Daniel Greymouth Fenwick Euan McMorran Luke Caldana George Greymouth Hall Bradley Mercer Zane Clark Alex Greymouth Hannen Luca Murray Tom Cowarin Prarin (Punn) Thailand Healy Joshua Paterson Max Goodall Vinnie Franz Josef Glacier Hellyer Jonty Peacey Broady Griffith Hunter Takaka King Campbell Perkins Charlie Hatch Johnny Nelson Louverdis John-Luca Philp Liam Heywood Ryan Motueka Love Michael Reade Hamish Joisungnern Chonlasup (JJ) Thailand Ly William Sothisaovapark Pakin (Kin) Thailand Keune Jan Germany Nguyen An Strange Zach Lortharaprasert Thanakorn (Plub) Thailand Parr Nathan Thevenard Tilo Lyster Jesse Blenheim Pradhan Madhan Timms Harry Monk Fergus Hokitika Quigley Lochie Walker Luke Niyomsen Napat (Pat) Thailand Schrader Luka Ratanaphaithun Peeranat (Greg) Thailand Toa Reuben MOSM Stuart McLean Straight Liam Whataroa van der Colk Dmitri Akuhata Taonga Yokoyama Hiroki Japan van Gosliga Aston Bentin Elifano Brown Thomas CHBK Richard Brudvik-Lindner FETB Luke Toynbee Devon Brodie Bailey Owen Choi Joonseo Korea Hall Iwi Benson Charlie Gallagher Fionn Greymouth Henoa Daneil Check Billy Green Rowan Wakefield Illingworth Arlo Dravitzki Luke Johnson Josh Havelock Macdonald Caleb Fitzsimons Jonny Kihi Dennis Hokitika McKay Mane Kapi French Jacob Kihi Robert Hokitika Ngatai-Martin Wairama Gornall Tristan Kim Dohyeon (Sean) Korea Quedley Sam Harley Will Komizo Ken Japan Riwaka Roberts Joseph Hey Ewan Lepaio Makaira Hokitika Tarapipipi Jakson Hughes Finlay McKenzie Jack Upper Moutere Taufa Manase Hunter Milan Nardmanee Jetjin (Junior) Thailand Turipa-Craig Niko McDonald Connor Park JaeWoo Korea Tuuta Mikaere McKay Kaleb Rupf Anton Nelson Whareherehere Te Ata Rangi Murray Devon Son Jun Young (June) Korea

NELSONIAN 85 School Roll

ROCP Richard Capenerhurst Silcock Joshua Srisombatanant Vajira Thailand Banks Johan Smith Dyson Vijaikun Pakkapon (Pon) Thailand Cornelisen Zach Spori Leon Zhu Yuehang (James) China Dennis Daniel Thompson Ali Fletcher Jack Xuan Taiyu China KACL Jesse Clifton Hall Finnian Blakeborough Tom Hlichal Cung Bawi CHRX Stuart Roxburgh Booth Samuel Kerr-Laurie Brett Barron Sidney Breen-Rickerby Reece Khammun Citroen Booth Nicholas Cattell Max Lenton Sam Christiansen Anthony Choma Max Magar Deepak Collins Huw Cowan Frazer Matranga Ogun Coltman Harry Gray Beau Matthewson Ethan Famcun Bawi Min Henning Karl Germany McCormack Finn Graulich Pay Iain (Pay) Germany Hill Cade Middleton Pete Grubham Judah Humphries Liam Newsome Joshua Heeman Deon Inch Luca North George Hornblow Keegan Loftus Jackson Preston-Thomas Jack Hughes Fergus Macalister Louis Reh Ee Hurst Joshua Martin Ollie Scott Dominic Jacka Will Oldham Dan Thompson Ronan Pengelly Liam Pinkerton Finlay Van Lal Ruat Benjamin Prospero Joshua Poulter William Woodman Zed Scheidweiler Tanakron (Naton) Richards Tarn Yokoyama Natsu (Justin) Scott Ari Rowberry Luke Simmiss Jack Sadd Kodi ROCT Colleen Croft Smith Logan Stephenson George Beaumont Zac Stephenson James Thornalley Tom Boyes Duan Taylor Jontee Campbell Lukas Vanuk Van Bawi KALR Kieron Lattimer Campion Ezra Wiese Oliver Germany Baker Ben Clements Ewan Currin Brayden de Maupeou Victor DOCY Kieran Cleary Dyson Emile Donaldson Bailey Aldridge Bailey E Silva Daniel Donaldson Mitchell Anderson Eli Eade-Lawrence Riley Ferguson Aulay Bentin Desmond Ehrenberger-Kaessmann Tim Austria Fisher George Bruce Hamish (Dylan) Faauli Ezekiel Fortune Kacey Burt Joseph Hlichal Bawi Cung Harris Jackson Campbell Callum Johnston Connor King Cody Clarke Logan Keenan Scott Kroos Harrison Danson Charlie Lian Thawn Pi Neho Desiah Garside Luke Lowe Nicholas Raxworthy Finn Hickman Seb Marsh Reuben Raxworthy Jonty Irwin Thomas (Kouki) Marsters Preston Richards Nate Langbridge Zach Matheson-Watts Leo Sauira Nick Lian Siang Mortimer Tommy Skinner Ethan Lott Matthew Niraula Ashish Stanley Max McDonald Aidan Pomeroy Mitchell Stirling-Rowling Jordan Meffan Burty Prestidge Reuben Thian Hlun Siang Pi Pai Akash Rowe Louis Walker Toby Preston Sam Trowbridge Harrison Singleton Max Smith Hamish MORR Robin Ringwood Walker Ben Beehre Israel Wilkes Luke Brandi Paul Jacob Germany YEAR 12 Curry Marcus DONL Jennifer Neale Curry Maximus BAFE Johnnie Fraser Anderson Henry Edmonds Shiloh An June (Joon) Korea Birss Tayne Edwards Jack Cheung Siu Hei (Cyrus) Hong Kong Carter Beau Farrell Daze Clough Reuben Whataroa Ford Joe Haldenwang Sebastian (Sebi) Austria Drummond Beau Motueka Franklin Ollie Hassan Luke Faingaanuku Ben Christchurch Gebbie Fife Letham Dylan Foerster Aaron (Lutz) Germany Greer Josh Mueller Marius Gardner Harry Waiau Humphries Callum Restieaux Finn Grunert Jack Germany Jones Samuel Richards Samuel Hofmann Tom Germany Kitney Casper Singh Aadarsh Koo Gyung Korea Klahan Chakkrit Tangaroa-Preece Deveraux Latussek Tim Germany Klassen-Ladd Wesley Thevenard Nils Lund Mason Takaka McDonald-Hill Jack Thompson Cameron Ng Hing Yin (Oscar) Hong Kong O’Hara Lochie Timoney Aiden Orlich Julian Germany Peng Ram Walker Baydn Perkin Riley Kumara Rutherford Hayden Walker Maitai Wassanawatheekij Atin (Punpun) Thailand Van der Velde Arjuna Watson Jhordan Hanmer Springs Waller Hayden MOWS Nick Withers Blessing Jan Germany Wiegand Luc Amber Adam Wilkins Connor Ancell Samuel CHCB Clare Butler Wilson Jamie Brown Taya Aitken Damian Gunn-Bold Tipene Al-Hrbi Saud Saudi Arabia FENN Christina Naughton Hawks Jayden Bruning Kieron Carmine Louis Westport Joass Rico Bui Nguyen Ninh Choy Nicholas Hong Kong Manawaiti George Chisnall Baxter De La Mare Ethan Blenheim Markham-Nicklin Zeb Didcott Hayden Dixon Daniel Collingwood Paulin Nicholas Fu-Allen William Fukuda Yu Japan Ryder Shiloh Gajmer Samuel Gray Campbell Takaka Tangataevaha Tevita Hall Fergus Havill Thomas West Coast Thorn Zontay Heale Finn Lohamongkol Noraphat (Koom) Thailand Johnstone Dylan McLellan Stephen Collingwood ROAR Jennifer Arai Majhi Dhurba Minhinnick Liam West Coast Barnett James Manners Rhys Ohata Hisho Japan Blakemore Jack Morris-Denby Angus Ohata Yuki Japan Campion Nikau Pyakurel Khem Sakazume Daigo Japan de Maupeou Philippe Saunders Jacob Segner Anton Germany Donaldson Finlay Schokking Logan Shin Yoochan Korea Foster Sam

86 NELSONIAN School Roll

Gilbert Caleb Tunnicliff Darcy Dooley Rakoia Hannah Zac Ventura Raul Goldsworthy Seth Hart Jasper Villamizar Juan Felipe (Pipe) Colombia Griffiths Drue Hunter Jamie Walker Michael Grimes Matthew Jaiso Tularat (Tonie) Weaver Jack Liang Wenjie (Jason) China Jones Keegan Mailman Baiden Kettley Jack DOPD David Purdie McGuinniety Matai Leask Rowan Addison-Saipe Benjamin Benjamin O’Riordan Cian Mayer Matthew Allais Hugo Hugo Perkins Harry Mckay Dylan Allan Ben Ben Pottinger Josh Meehan Luke Anderson Robbie Robert Simpson Josh Puata Bailey Bhagwani Shashank Shashank Subritzky Jonathan Rogers Daniel Cavill Hunter Hunter Tapnio Aeran Stevens Harry Christian Sam Samuel Tod-Smith Jacob Thompson James Clarke Forrest Forrest Zohrab David Couper Cam Cameron Zohrab Thomas ROCR Mark Chamberlain Cowles Josh Josh Abbot Sateki Crick Dylan Dylan MOSH Samme Hippolite Babe Jackson Dixon Bailey Bailey Devon Harris Ballance Todd Gastrell Samuel Samuel Edwards Tyler Barton Niko Halsey Sam Samuel Filiai Nuni Benitez Cuero Cristian Kim Sammy Sammy Foster Jackson Clifford James King Daniel Daniel Ichon William Corbin Thomas Kopf Jonah Jonah Ifopo James Creswell Josh Mansbridge Caleb Caleb Kanara Nikora Fleming Harry Mansfield Alfie Alfie Lefale Daniel Grover Ethan Matthews Nick Nicholas Malaulau Isaiah Henbrey James McIntyre Joshua Joshua Patu Liam Hopgood James Mead Sam Samuel Pohutuhutu-Carew Levi Lianching Bawi Meffan Max Magnus Robin-Seniloli Penaia McWilliams Harris Mongar Bimal Bimal Stanley Fraser Mead Joshua Morrison Rod Roderick Trathen Harrison Praat Hamish Read Hamish Hamish Williams Stanley Richardson Finn Read Jacob Jacob Windleburn-Watson Zayne Ricketts Chad Robertson Joe Joseph Rodrigues Antonnio Shaw Tyler Tyler ROGY Qwinton Gately Ross Dylan Smith Zachary Zachary Chibnall Selwyn Kruz Roundhill Zach Squires Jamie James Clayton Genesis Thorn Ryan Tlumang Pakham Tluang Cowman Taylor Waters Devan Uk Pa Van Za Dickson Leo Wilmshurst-Bennett Luc VandenBerg Oscar Oscar Ferguson Lochie van Duijn Renze Renze Fox Alec Gelling Cody YEAR 13 FESL Sharon Lukitau-Ngaamo Lester Dylan BAMN Simon Mardon De Couto Daiki Japan McGee Harper Fukushima Yuichiro Japan McNab Callum Domett-Potts Liam Takaka Kongsomboon Napat (Utt) Thailand Mo Junhao (Howard) China Fischer Georg Germany Lee Jaechan Kore Murray Albie Fox Matthew Rai Valley Lew Oscar Hong Kong Murray Fergus Jung Dowon (Kevin) Korea Liu Zhengzhe (Daniel) China Newsome Jordan Li Ruizhe (Richard) Nelson Minamiyama Kei Japan Ng Reuben Lim Woo Taek (Jason) Korea Schafer Nicholas Norway O’Connor Harrison MacRae Andrew Whataroa Smith Josh Auckland Owen Ronan McFadden Jack Picton Vaea Vaea Tutuila (Junior) Tonga Paurini Morgan Monk Jack Hokitika Yuan Tianlin China Postance Jem Neal Jakob Blenheim Richards Sean Park Jungwon (Edwin) Korea KAVN David van der Velden Stalker Thomas Subritzky Isaac Auckland Stanley Benjamin Waterman-Thomas Zac North Canterbury Adams Kaiya Thomas James Webber Josh Auckland Bartle Alex Beaumont Cody Thompson Ryan CHAN Neil Anderson Broeker Maximilian Germany Thornton Jacob Brown Riley Vining Cameron Anderson Cameron Bryant Callum Walker Louis Aydon Sydney Chan Ka Ho (Kace) Hong Kong Williams Henry Barber Jacob Edridge Jake Winterton Ray Beck Finlay Field Harrison Wright Thomas Bourne Kahm Fisher Jarod Yelverton Thomas Buckley Josh Fletcher Sebastian Burgoyne Clinton Willem Fry Michael Court Sam Funaki Latai Crabb Logan Hampton Louie Douglas William Hannigan Bryn Dravitzki Billy Hill Mario Elliott-Jones Spike Khan Mohammed Nasir Endersby Daniel McKinstry Angus Franklet Andrew Monika Vincent French Hayden Nanayakkara Galloluwa (Thinura) Hadfield Louie Ou Zhi Jie Harris Jake Peterson Thomas Hey Konan Pistol Ben Germany Jaquiery Zach Portsmouth Owain Jiang David Rhind Conor Levy Noah Stephens Pirran (P J) Luangaram Wanchana (Hize) Swift Michael Mason Callum Wang Kai Li China McKay Jarrod Yau Chin (Chris) Hong Kong Muir Rick Young Joseph Nightingale Ryu Zhang Hongshuo (Peter) China Patterson Max Plum Liam MOAH Alex Hassan Robertson Scott Scott Joey Barron James Tamang Jigme Bertrand Joseph Taylor Daniel Biggs Nash Thomas Keegan Cinzah Uk Hlei Trill Rohan Clarke Kameran

NELSONIAN 87 Year 12 Ball

88 NELSONIAN Year 13 Homerooms

13 BAMN MR SIMON MARDON

Back Row: Kevin Jung, Matthew Fox, Jack McFadden, Andrew MacRae, Jakob Neal. Second Row: Mr Mardon, Josh Webber, Jack Monk, Liam Domett-Potts, Zac Waterman-Thomas, Harrison Sands. Front Row: Richard Li, Jon Subritzky, Isaac Subritzky, George Fischer, Edwin Park, Jason Lim.

13 CHAN MR NEIL ANDERSON

Back Row: Sydney Aydon, Spike Elliott-Jones, Finlay Beck, Michael Walker, Jared Johnstone, Daniel Endersby. Third Row: Ryu Nightingale, Sam Court, Liam Plum, Max Patterson, Konan Hey, Rick Muir, Kahm Bourne, William Douglas. Second Row: Mr N Anderson, Jacob Barber, Raul Ventura, Cameron Anderson, Scott Robertson, Hize Luangaram, Darcy Tunnicliff, Zach Jaquiery, Andrew Franklet. Front Row: Noah Levy, Daniel Taylor, Josh Buckley, Jarrod McKay, Billy Dravitzki, Louie Hadfield, David Jiang, Jake Harris, Hayden French, Absent: Logan Crabb, Callum Mason, Joey Scott, Jigme Tamang, Keegan Thomas, Rohan Trill, Pipe Villamizar, Jack Weaver.

NELSONIAN 89 13 DOPD MR DAVID PURDIE

Back Row: Max Meffan, Hunter Cavill, Tyler Shaw, Nick Matthews, Ben Allan. Third Row: Sam Christian, Rod Morrison, Robbie Anderson, Benjamin Addison-Saipe, Zachary Smith, Sam Halsey, Forrest Clarke. Second Row: Mr Purdie, Pa Uk, Hugo Allais, Joe Robertson, Caleb Mansbridge, Joshua McIntyre, Josh Cowles, Dylan Crick, Yanni Santorini. Front Row: Oscar Vandenberg, Sammy Kim, Jacob Read, Daniel King, Bailey Dixon, Bimal Mongar, Pakham Tlumang, Samuel Gastrell. Absent: Shashank Bhagwani, Cam Couper, Jonah Kopf, Alfie Mansfield, Sam Mead, Hamish Read, Jamie Squires, Renze van Duijn.

13 FESL MRS SHARON LUKITAU-NGAAMO

Back Row: Daniel Liu, Utt Kongsomboon, Nicholas Schafer. Second Row: Mrs Lukitau-Ngaamo, Tianlin Yuan, Daiki De Couto, Junior Vaea, Josh Smith. Front Row: Jaechan Lee, Oscar Lew, Kei Minamiyama, Yuichiro Fukushima.

90 NELSONIAN 13 KAVN MR DAVE VAN DER VELDEN

Back Row: Peter Zhang, Latai Funaki, Owain Portsmouth, Joseph Young, Michael Fry, Kaiya Adams. Third Row: Kai Li Wang, Bryn Hannigan, Thinura Nanayakkara, Mikey Swift, Cody Beaumont, Louie Hampton, Edan Waugh, Sebastian Fletcher. Second Row: Mr van der Velden, Thomas Peterson, Jarod Fisher, Jake Edridge, Conor Rhind, Callum Bryant, Nasir Khan Mohammed, Mr Love. Front Row: PJ Stephens. Vincent Monika, Kace Chan, Alex Bartle , Harrison Field, Riley Brown, Jonathan Knox. Absent: Maximilian Broeker, Luka Charles-Green, Josh Dew, Mario Hill, Angus McKinstry, Zhi Jie Ou, Ben Pistol, Macintosh Russell, Hayze Shuttleworth, Ben Smith, Darcy Stokes, Chris Yau.

13 MOAH MS ALEX HASSAN

Back Row: Harry Perkins, Nash Biggs, Drue Griffiths, Matthew Grimes. Second Row: Ms Hassan, Seth Goldsworthy, Jacob Tod-Smith, Kameran Clarke, Rakoia Dooley, Josh Pottinger. Front Row: James Barron, David Zohrab, Cian O’Riordan, Baiden Mailman, Uk Hlei Cinzah, Aeran Tapnio. Absent: Jason Liang, Joseph Bertrand, Matai Mc Guinniety, Josh Simpson, Thomas Zohrab.

NELSONIAN 91 13 MOSH MRS SAMME HIPPOLITE

Third Row: Daniel Lefale, Fraser Stanley, James Ifopo. Second Row: Mrs Hippolite, William Ichon, Levi Pohutuhutu-Carew, Harrison Trathen, Zayne Windleburn-Watson. Front Row: Tyler Edwards, Penaia Robin-Seniloli, Nuni Filiai, Liam Patu, Harris Devon. Absent: Jackson Foster, Nikora Kanara, Isaiah Malaulau, Stanley Williams.

13 ROGY MR QUINTON GATELY

Back Row: Thomas Stalker, Benjamin Stanley, Morgan Paurini, Jem Postance, Zac Dillon, Jacob Thornton, Corbin McFadyen, Kruz Chibnall Selwyn, Thomas Yelverton, Leo Dickson. Second Row: Mr Gately, Alec Fox, Cody Gelling, Louis Walker, Taylor Cowman, Dylan Lester, Callum McNab, Jordan Newsome, Henry Williams, Genesis Clayton. Front Row: Ryan Thompson, Harper McGee, Cameron Vining, Fergus Murray (Deputy house Captain), Ray Winterton (House Captain), Albie Murray, Reuben Ng, Sean Richards, Howard Mo. Absent: Cristian Benetiz Cuero, Daniel Bull, Lochie Ferguson, Jackson Jones, Harrison O’Connor, Ronan Owen, James Thomas, Thomas Wright.

92 NELSONIAN Year 13 Ball

NELSONIAN 93 Sam Twamley Y9

Phone Horsaengchai Y10

Mattie Hunter Y10

Fin Slack Y10

Y9 Kowhaiwhai Panel Design

Timi Sauira Y9 Howard Mo Y11 Harry Timms Jake Milliner Daniel Lefale ART PAINT Genesis Clayton

William Icon

Jem Postance Finn McCormack INGNgun Matranga Michael Love

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