October 2012 - Volume 20 No. 5 Ad Augusta

Farewell John Morris

Auckland Grammar School Magazine Contents Report from the Board...... Page 3 John Morris has been fearless As one era ends, another begins...... Page 4 in doing what he thinks has been

Sports: Round Up...... Page 6 best for Grammar.

Sports: Staff vs Prefects Matches...... Page 8

Sports: Grammar Olympian athletes and Spirit of New Zealand trip...... Page 9 Academic: 25th IYPT, Brain Bee Challenge and Chemistry Olympiad...... Page 10 Report from the Board Academic: History Quiz, Alliance Française Competition & French School Exchange.Page 11 his term we welcome Mr Tim output from the Music Department and the Grammar all-rounder – confident Arts: Pipe Band performs for Clan Donald and The Diary of Anne Frank...... Page 12 T O’Connor, previously Rector of those involved in the annual Production and well prepared to embark on the next Palmerston North Boys’ High School, as never ceases to amaze. stage of his life. Arts: Virtuosi wins Gold at KBB and The Minister’s Plate...... Page 13 the eleventh Headmaster of Auckland But as with those who have John Morris is a man of humanity, Grammar School. In doing so, it is preceded him, John has realised that integrity, tenacity, ambition and passion. Events: 10th Anniversary Gala Dinner...... Page 14 appropriate to reflect on John Morris’s the main objective of the School must He has displayed all of these qualities 19-year tenure as Headmaster. always be to ensure that every boy so admirably during the time he has led Events: Art Exhibition and Ernst & Young winners...... Page 15 The decision to appoint John as attains the highest level of academic this School. He has been fearless in Headmaster, made by the Board of Events: Prefects Ball...... Page 16 achievement that is possible for him. doing what he thinks has been best for Trustees in 1993, has been richly The introduction of the Cambridge Grammar. Staff News: Eight staff celebrate 25 years at Grammar...... Page 17 rewarded by the contribution he has International Examination System, On a personal note, and from a made to the School. Although John was against strong Government opposition, Board perspective, John has been Tibbs House 50th Reunion Celebrations...... Page 18 not an Old Boy, he set himself the goal has been a stellar example of this. outstanding to work with. His time has of understanding the history of Grammar Consequently, huge emphasis has been been freely available and his professional The Buchanan Scholarship to Tibbs House...... Page 19 and what made the place tick, thus placed on the recruitment, retention yet personal relationship with the Board acquiring an encyclopaedic knowledge and rewarding of outstanding teachers has assisted greatly with our governance Campaign: Annual Appeal...... Page 20 of the School. This has enabled him to through the setting up of a sabbatical responsibilities. preserve the traditions and ethos of the programme and the establishment I would also like to acknowledge Notices: 2013 Term Dates, Leavers’ Lunch, International Homestays...... Page 22 School so wonderfully during the past of the Academic Endowment Fund and thank Jan Morris for her enormous 19 years. within the Foundation Trust. This has contribution to the School and wonderful Old Boys’ News During John’s time here the roll has been reflected in the excellent results support for John. Being the Headmaster grown from under 1900 to in excess of constantly achieved in the Scholarship, of Auckland Grammar School is a job OBA President’s Introduction: Jim Whineray...... Page 23 2500. The multi-cultural diversity of the Cambridge and NCEA exams, as well as that makes demands 24 hours a day and School roll has expanded, reflecting the a Learning Support Department that is 7 days a week. It can only be performed OBA AGM Dinner and Boat Building at Grammar...... Page 24 changes in Auckland’s population. probably the best in New Zealand. when there is a committed partnership Development of the School Campus There has also been the such as is enjoyed by John and Jan. Pub Quiz and War Memorial drawings...... Page 25 has continued. Not only was the Main enhancement of the intangible but very There is no doubt that John stands Building refurbished to the highest real spirit that lies within the School. It alongside the other great Headmasters Form 6 Leadership Awards and ’92 1st XV Reunion...... Page 26 standard, but three magnificent new is doubtful whether any Headmaster in of Auckland Grammar School; Tibbs, buildings have also been constructed; the history of Auckland Grammar School Cooper and Graham, and the Morris era UK Reunion...... Page 27 the Old Boys’ Pavilion, the Technology has been as admired, supported and will be his legacy to the School. News of Old Boys...... Page 28 Block and the Sports Centre. The embraced by his students, as has been On behalf of the Board I thank John playing surfaces for sports, including the case with John. for his outstanding stewardship of Grammar Families: The Aimer family...... Page 30 the refurbished hockey turf, have never History shows us that the School Auckland Grammar School, and wish Editor been better. These were all products of has been blessed in its leadership him and Jan the very best for their future Amanda Harkness Obituaries, Upcoming Events and Reunion Dates...... Page 31 the Headmaster’s vision for the School, with outstanding men who were endeavours. and his determination to provide the right for their times. Inherent in them Per Angusta, Ad Augusta. Contact Details best facilities possible for his students. all has been an unwavering belief in Editor The School’s achievements across the ultimate importance of academic Ad Augusta a wide range of co-curricular activities achievement, allied with the need for, Auckland Grammar School have continued to impress. Auckland, and importance of, the co-curricular Private Bag 99930 regional and national titles are regularly pursuits offered by the School. This has Jeff Blackburn Newmarket Front Cover: Headmaster and former All White Mr John Morris, as he prepares to play in won in a host of sports. The quality of continued to produce down the years Chair AGS Board of Trustees Auckland 1149 his final Staff vs Prefects football match. (Photo by Max Thomson). Email: [email protected]

Ad Augusta | October 2012 | page 3 and their enthusiastic involvement As one in the wider life of the School were inspirational to me and I decided at era ends... 16 years of age that teaching would be my career. The significance of hen John Morris was first great teachers should never be under- W appointed Headmaster at Grammar estimated.” in 1993, he was charged by the Board After completing his Masters in and wider Grammar community to guide History at The University of Auckland, the School through its next epoch and Mr Morris’s career included teaching to keep the traditions of the School as at Kelston Boys’ and Avondale College befit a Grammar School for boys. These and the Headmastership at Takapuna traditions were: Grammar School for three years before “First and foremost, the scholarly, joining Auckland Grammar School. disciplined and creative pursuit of Now, after almost 40 years of Celebrating with the gold medal winning U18 eight at the 2011 Maadi Cup. learning. teaching, he says: “I would like to do hugely significant part of my life and Boys’ High School, while modernising Active, quality participation in those The face of enlightened leadership. something different which takes me out an experience I will always treasure. the education the boys receive. His finer aspects of our cultures: art, drama, of my comfort zone, although still in the My best wishes to the School for a vision is to develop educated men of music and poetry. word which depicts the very essence When Mr Morris became education world, but without the routine successful future. Per Angusta Ad outstanding character, something that Physical development, comradeship of Grammar and how important it is to Headmaster, he recalls it was a and commitments that come with running Augusta.” Auckland Grammar School values highly, and competitive excellence in individual cherish our traditions – stabilis – which tremendously significant occasion. “Not a massive institution like Grammar.” as part of its ‘Grammar Way’. and team sports and in outdoor pursuits.” means steady, steadfast, unwavering. only because Grammar is such a special Initially Mr Morris will do some work Having played senior hockey He was also responsible for the The fact that Mr Morris was only school with a national and international for CIE, based here in New Zealand but ... a new era for Manawatu in the late 1980s, Mr intellectual resources of the School, Grammar’s tenth Headmaster in 143 reputation but because my background travelling overseas, making links with O’Connor then went on to become an through leadership of a team of teachers years has allowed for stability and a being born and brought up in the industrial government and educational ministries begins international hockey umpire. In 2007 comprising committed academics, consistency of purpose to exist at our north of England was a long way away as well as schools and presenting at he was awarded both a Sir Peter Blake sportsmen, teachers, and men and School, which has greatly contributed to from the Epsom, Parnell and Remuera conferences. He will also be doing some he School’s new Headmaster Trust Emerging Leader Award and a women with their own diverse talents. the continued success of Grammar. scene in Auckland.” research and writing for a New Zealand- T Mr Tim O’Connor comes to us from Woolf Fisher Fellowship. Throughout the 19 years of his The same Honours Board also However as a boy in England he had based ‘think tank’ and has recently been Palmerston North Boys’ High School, “Grammar’s name has been stewardship, he never lost sight of reminds us all that the School was attended a selective entry Grammar appointed to the Board of Education NZ. where he has been Rector for the past synonymous with excellence in boys’ those very challenging responsibilities, endowed in 1850 “for the welfare and School, an experience which helped In his final Assembly speech, 10 years. education nationally and internationally,” while at the same time considering and educational advancement of persons of fashion his philosophy of education Mr Morris addressed the boys and Mr O’Connor is an impressive and says Mr O’Connor. “I will maintain implementing orderly and wise change all classes or races who may inhabit this because of the emphasis placed on staff, thanking them for their trust extremely well regarded principal in the the foundation developed by the 10 in keeping with new conditions and the colony”, a pivotal article of faith of our academics and sport at that school. and friendship over the years and for New Zealand secondary school sector. Headmasters before me and I assure the spirit of the times. School, and Grammar remains, as the “There was an inherent appreciation of allowing him “the great privilege of Passionate about state school Grammar community that the standards The coat of arms on the Sir George late Headmaster Sir Henry Cooper said, the importance of competition and of leading this magnificent school.” education for boys, he has maintained a of the past will be both maintained and Grey Honours Board features one Latin essentially a “school for every man”. striving to be the best you can be, just like “The last 19 years have been a sense of tradition at Palmerston North developed.“ here at Grammar.” It also helped him to appreciate the critical features that needed to be maintained and enhanced during his tenure at Grammar, foremost among which was the appointment of quality teaching staff. He has always claimed that teachers are paramount to the success of a school. During his term he established a sabbatical scheme and the Foundation Trust to acknowledge the value of the teaching staff. “After emigrating from England, I was fortunate in my New Zealand school life to have had two inspirational History teachers at Kelston Boys’, the school I attended. These two men were so incredibly motivating and encouraging; one of them was a Grammar Old Boy, the other had the good sense to send his son Tim O’Connor during his last week at Mr O’Connor meets some of the School’s Augusta Fellows: Michael Fisher, Barbara Family approval for the official portrait. to Grammar! Their passion for History Palmerston North Boys’ High School. Connell, Irene Fisher, Tim O’Connor and Anne O’Connor.

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Badminton The Badminton team went to Christchurch for tournament week and cruised through pool play to hit the number one ranked team, Westlake Boys High School in the semi-final. Westlake was simply too strong and ended up winning the title with ease. With several members of the AGS team returning in 2013, including Daniel Lee who is the number 1 ranked U17 player in New 23 minutes, 23 seconds from victory! Victory after a hard fought game against Papakura High School. Zealand, we should be in with a shot. Thank you to the following parents Distance showed their true potential in reaching close-fought final against Papakura High Table Tennis and friends of Grammar who have Cycling The year so far has been one of mixed the final of the New Zealand Secondary School, where our boys secured a 14–12 The Table Tennis team, led by number supported our sports teams in AGS cyclists have enjoyed another great fortunes for the School’s distance squad. Schools Tournament this year. win in the final moments. one Xu Ning lost the final to Westlake. Terms 2 and 3 2012. season. Senior A won the Auckland Team Although the participating numbers To reach the final they beat both However this team is very young and Time Trial series out on the new course increased notably, a few of the results Sacred Heart and St Kentigern College, Rugby will only get stronger. Cycling at Mangere while the Juniors waited until were disappointing. teams which they had lost to during the While the 1st XV did not manage to Aaron Strong, Andrew Mobberley, Finals day to achieve their first win. The positives included: the junior team season. The final proved to be a ‘bridge beat St Kentigern in the 1A final at Eden Tennis Will Marson, Malcolm Bloor and At the NZSS Individual winning double gold at the national cross too far’ against MAGS, eventually going Park, their season certainly brought a The second part of the Auckland tennis Jenny Gray, Mandy Bird, Phil and Championships, Grammar riders earned country championships (and in doing so, down 2–0. The 2nd XI missed out on a lot of smiles to AGS rugby supporters. competition was played in Term 3 Debbie Pavis, Paul and Robynne six national titles and 19 medals. Alex taking Grammar’s all time total of national finals spot by losing their semi-final on A notable achievement for the team this year for a number of reasons and Kane, Fiona Ell, Steve Marson, Craig Brown, Tom Blundell, Morreau won both the Hill Climb and titles to 71); sixth former Finn Wilson a penalty shootout, but bounced back was winning and retaining the coveted it proved challenging starting in the Richard Binns, Russell Scott and General Classification in the U15 category, finishing 6th at the World Secondary to finish a very creditable third against Moascar Cup, which is considered to mid-term break. However the weather Helen Mobberley Harry Seagar Hill and GC in the U16s and Schools Cross Country Champs in Malta; mostly 1st XIs from other schools. be the Ranfurly Shield of school boy proved to be kind and three rounds of

Jonty Morreau Hill and GC in the U17s. and senior Henry Watt representing NZ rugby. Coaches Dave Askew and Ben tennis were played. Football Junior A certainly made their mark at the Australian Champs, and finally, Hockey Skeen moulded a young small side into a The A1 Finals Day had only the Jacob Dexter, Dave Wrathall, Bruce at the National Schools Road Cycling the outstanding attitude, application and The 1st XI Hockey team finished their formidable team and with many players Junior A1 in the finals as the Senior Banbury, Peter Hunt, Championships by winning their Team performances of our third formers, who tournament in sixth place, which returning in 2013, Grammar rugby is well and Intermediate A1 teams both lost Lynley Sheweiry, Dylan Lazarus, Time Trial and the Paul Mathews Cup for definitely punched well above their weight. guarantees them a spot in next year’s and truly back on the rugby map. narrowly in the semi-finals the previous Alan Black, Graham McGregor, the third year in succession. A win all the In the red column however, the loss of Rankin Cup. With the Under 15 team week. The juniors scored a convincing Richard Mercer, Fred Gillies, more memorable as they smashed the the John Mildenhall trophy in our annual finishing third in their tournament, we’re Swimming 8–1 win over St Kentigern to carry the Mike Lloyd, Peter May, Harrison Bell, course record (previously held by the AGS fixture and our failure to win the national expecting Hockey to bounce back in 2013. The achievements of our swimmers flag for Grammar. The Senior A1, despite Scott Wilson and Brett Goodchild Junior A team of 2007) by 24 seconds! senior title for a fourth consecutive year this season have been most impressive, only finishing 4th in a tightly contested Senior A took second place to a was most disappointing. We intend to Rugby League particuarly Genki Miyauchi, Boyang Xu, Auckland competition, had a successful Rugby very strong Hamilton Boys team. In the rectify these results in 2013. Grammar’s 1st XIII played magnificently Reuben Spiers, Edward Vos, Erik Kahr year after beating Christchurch BHS, Bruce West, Aron Wilson, Individual Road Races Alex Morreau at the NZRL National Secondary Schools and Carlos Aquilera-Cortes, who won 11 winning the Quadrangular and finishing Brian Tuiavii, Wate Nacagilevu, and Harry Seagar earned silver medals Football Rugby League Tournament, with wins gold medals with several records being runners up in the Nationals. A large Doug Irving, Siosaia Fineanganofo, in the U15 and U16 grades respectively. The 1st XI Football team had what could against Central Southland College (54–0), smashed along the way. number of other teams have won their Chris O’Neill, Louis Sammons, Jarrid Cameron McIlraith got first place in the be described as an indifferent season Fraser High School (78–0) and St Johns competition but the final standings have Rowe, Steven Brown, U15 B grade. On the final day for the in the Auckland Championship, but they College (28–12), followed by a very yet to be confirmed. Heath Dummett, Andrew Campbell, Points races, first year rider William Young Two Honours Boards for the Senior Dave Johnson, Simon Gwynn, timed his sprints to perfection to take the Champions were unveiled in the Old Mark Mayerhofler, Jeremy silver medal in the U14 category. The U20 Boys’ Pavilion at a function in June, with Livingstone, Ryan Ashton and Matt Sims race was spectacular – not just for the the first name dating back to 1911 – that calibre of racing but also for the crashes. of AC Johns. Amongst the 80 guests Weightlifting Logan Griffin, with fantastic support from were a large number of past winners Caleb Symon, Daniel Milne and Dan Marson, earned a U20 silver medal. and their families, as well as other Jonathon Milne There were some truly great efforts Grammar tennis supporters. from so many riders, with points gained placing Grammar second for the overall Weightlifting were Individual champions: Nathan Platt best boys school. The support from The Weightlifting team won the title in in the 62kg Division, Zeke Pullan in the coaches, parents and Old Boy cyclists has what was a very strong tournament. 85kg Division, Layne Parkes in the 94kg been much appreciated, so a huge thanks Junior 6-man cross country champions, from left Conal Wilson, Matt Podgson, Alex One of the recently unveiled tennis Whilst the title is won on team Division and Sebastian Woollard in the to everyone who has been involved. Morreau, Guy Kilmister, Michael Dawson and Ryan Martin. Honours Boards. performances, the following students 105+kg Division.

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uring lunchtime on Tuesday 11 inclusion of the two current NZ Warriors uckland Grammar School was Richard Patterson ‘97, a two-time Ryan’s second Olympics after missing D September on the top field, the players was not definitive; suggesting Awell represented at the London Commonwealth Games lifter and 2010 out on Athens due to injury. His father prefects held on to the Morris Boot with a the staff never really did recover from 2012 Olympics with seven Old Boys silver medallist, made his second Jeff is a 1976 Olympic gold medalist. tenacious and willing defence, eventually the shock late withdrawal of Mr Elise to a competing. Olympic appearance after 21st overall Daniel Slater ’90 has competed prevailing 10–5 in the annual Staff vs knee injury. Recent All White debutant Ian at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. He in some of the world’s biggest sailing Prefects rugby match. The bewildering manner in which this Hogg ’03 joined by ex-Auckland lifted in the Men’s 85kg category. events, including National and World Despite high quality players across game was lost has parallels with a certain Grammar School 1st XI football Ryan Archibald ’93 is regarded Championships, the Olympic Games, all positions, the star-studded staff side Rugby World Cup quarterfinal in 2007 and captain Tim Myers ’04 were in the by many as one of the best New and as part of Team New Zealand while was simply unable to hold on to sufficient one must obviously question the extent ‘Olly Whites’ football team. Zealanders to pick up a hockey stick defending the America’s Cup. His 8th passes to put the prefects away. Even the to which the referee clearly favoured the Michael Arms ’03 was a member as he dazzles defences and beats place finish at the Sydney Olympics prefects. Man of the match for the staff of the men’s quadruple scull which players with relative ease. The fuelled the desire to campaign again. was Konrad Hurrell. Although he was was part of the record breaking New midfield general has more than 250 London was his third Olympics. unable to actually score at least a match- A well-known All White goalie’s final game. Zealand rowing team. caps for his country after making his Many consider Shay Neal, Hockey, tying try (due to being ‘tackled’ on the Aaron Gate ’03, Captain of debut in 1997. Having spent much of and Sam Webster, Triple Junior World goal line by a group of prefects technically In the second spell, rampaging runs Grammar Cycling 2008, competed as his hockey career playing for Dutch Cycling Champion and Commonwealth substituted off), his mere presence was from Lawton and pin-point passing from part of the track cycling squad, winning side Rotterdam, he is now settled medallist, very unlucky not to have sufficient to keep the match competitive. Bennett caused the prefects’ defence to bronze in the team pursuit. back in New Zealand. London was been selected for London. A few days later, during the Staff vs panic. The ever-present Patterson didn’t Prefects football match, the natural order need a second invitation – he pounced was re-established when the staff team on a weak clearance and mercilessly Spirit of New Zealand defeated the prefects 1–0. powered the ball past the prefects’ As expected, the buoyant prefects keeper. The prefects had no answer to he Spirit of Adventure Trust was came out of the gates quickly and staff this and reverted to speculative long- Testablished to provide the youth of needed all the experience and stamina range efforts in an attempt to force a New Zealand with access to a character of Irving and O’Neil at the back to repel result. development programme conducted their efforts. However, the real star was When the final whistle sounded the in a maritime environment. Its voyages the cat-like Morris in goal. On several end of the game, the staff’s disciplined are seen as a unique environment for occasions he proved his class, keeping performance left all in agreement that the youth development, where the focus of the game goalless at the break and strongest team had won and the torch will learning for the trainees is on teamwork causing the prefects to question how they now be passed to next year’s prefects to and developing skills of communication, Koni Hurrell on the burst. could possibly score. attempt the improbable. self-reliance, self-discipline, self-esteem, resilience, confidence and leadership. Learning to sail a tall ship is a means to an end, rather than an end in itself. The AGS Challenge Regatta is a The three-masted barquentine Spirit popular and spirited competition – of New Zealand was commissioned in join our crew and support Auckland Grammar School 1986, and has undertaken an annual programme of around 340 days at Tuesday 27 November 2012 sea. She is believed to be probably the The Tibbs House 7th formers relaxing on the Spirit of NZ, having successfully 1pm Pre–race briefing and lunch world’s busiest youth ship. navigated around the Auckland Harbour. 6pm Prize giving canapés and drinks Each year between 1000 and 1200 Ponsonby Cruising Club young people aged 15-18, from a wide Twelve Grammar sailors, ranging Challenge race of 12 Young 88s on the range of ethnic and social backgrounds in age from 4th to 7th form, with Tibbs inner Waitemata Harbour. Crew of 6 throughout the country, participate in Housemaster Mr G McNeil, Master including the Skipper. Get your friends, the Youth Development programme. In in charge of Sailing Mr M Burgess, your staff or clients together and make the past 35 years, more than 60,000 Spirit Coordinator Mr M Poulsen and this a fun day out on the water. Check young people have taken part. three members of the Gala Committee out the video link to get a feel for the As a huge thank you to the parents (Lynley Sheweiry, Clare Safey and action https://vimeo.com/45623340/ and teachers who have guided students Debbie Burridge) spent an exciting To secure your boat, sponsorship is onto various voyages and to give others afternoon pulling on ropes and generally $2500 and all funds raised go to the AGS an opportunity to undertake a sailing being well entertained by their hosts. Foundation Trust Academic Endowment experience, one of the major sponsors, The squally weather added to the Hyundai New Zealand, took Grammar real seagoing atmosphere and after a Fund. Contact Angela Coe for more Gala Committee members Lynley information at [email protected] out for an afternoon of adventure on long voyage, nobody really wanted to Sheweiry, Clare Safey and Debbie Wednesday 8 August. disembark. Burridge.

page 8 | Auckland Grammar School | www.ags.school.nz Ad Augusta | October 2012 | page 9 > Academic < > Academic < 25th International Young First Prize in AHTA Year 11 History Quiz Physicists Tournament he Auckland History Teachers Gisborne and as far north as Whangarei to content comes from the NCEA History TAssociation ‘AHTA’ Year 11 History take part. curriculum, which the boys don’t study. 012 was the 25th anniversary of Jesse Zhang both of 7A. Quiz has been running for 13 years and The boys did exceedingly well The successful team consisted of 2the IYPT Tournament and it saw 28 The students had worked hard Grammar last won the trophy in 2000. On against some equally determined Sahil Sury 5B, Theo Crombie 5B and teams from countries across the world throughout the year on gaining solutions to Thursday 9 August over 79 teams took opposition. Winning 1st Prize was also Tim Meyer-Smith 5B. The boys won the competing in Germany in what is largely the open-ended problems by exhaustive part, some travelling from as far south as significant because the basis for the quiz trophy and a team dinner at SkyCity. considered the ‘World Cup of Physics’. practical and theoretical means. In the Grammar had two students in the tournament, after five Physics fights against New Zealand’s IYPT team, from left: Jesse five-man New Zealand team, including 10 countries, they scored enough points to Zhang 7A, Oliver Hughes, Howell Fu 7A, the captain of the team, Howell Fu, and gain bronze medals. Congratulations! Kaylie Potaka and Matthew Harvey. Alliance Française Competitions

tudents from AGS recently students did exceptionally well at the theory and five-hour practical examination, Sdistinguished themselves in the Chemistry training camp, with Henry Yuen being secured one silver and three bronze annual French speaking competitions selected to represent New Zealand in a medals. Henry Yuen 7A secured a bronze organised by the Alliance Française. Olympiad four-member team at the 44th International medal for the team and the School is proud The results, after competing against a Chemistry Olympiad held in Washington, of his achievements and congratulate field of some 40 candidates from schools fter a series of Chemistry assignments D.C. Prior to the event, the team was him on a remarkable performance at across the Auckland region: Jonathan Aand tests since November last year, prepared to take on over 250 participants the Olympiad. We now look forward to Hart 5A gained first place in the Year 11 three of our students were selected to from over 60 countries. preparing our students for selection to competition; Matthew Wylie 5A placed attend a Training Camp at The University The New Zealand team had a splendid attend the 45th International Chemistry sixth; Junchen Xu 6A gained second of Auckland during the Term 1 break. Our competition and after a final five-hour Olympiad to be held in Russia next year. in the Year 12 competition, and James Kenrick placed seventh. Liu and Jae Yoo, all of 5A. The success of AGS students was Brain Bee Challenge After winning the North Island all the more pleasing as the competition and Australasian individual Brain Bee this year used a radically different he 2012 North Island Brain Bee knowledge of the boys ensured they competitions last year, Byung Cho 6A format to previous years, being based TChallenge was held at the end of last dominated the team competition and they took part in the International Brain Bee on the internationally-recognised J Hart (5A) winner in Year 11 and J Xu (6A) runner-up in Year 12. term at The University of Auckland. Five led from the start to retain the North Island competition held in Cape Town, South DELF qualification. This required a boys from Grammar participated as part Team Winner’s Cup. This cup has been Africa recently. Cho has been dividing his much greater level of improvisation only to respond to questions about a randomly selected topic as well as of the 196 student entry from 49 different won by students from Auckland Grammar time this year between school work, study on the part of the competitors, themselves, but also had to speak take part in a role-play where they were schools across the North Island. School for the past three years in a row. for the Mathematics Olympiad and the who were tested on their ability not without notes to give their views on required to act out a real-life situation. The Grammar boys did well in the The boys won music players International Brain Bee competition. In a individual competition and narrowly for themselves and a valuable Zeiss very close fought final, Cho finished in 3rd missed out on making it through to the microscope for the School. The successful place and gained an overall International final. Working as a team, the combined team was Hang Chuk, Charlie Lin, Zheng Brain Bee bronze medal. French school exchange rammar inaugurated this year an Gexchange with two prestigious schools in the Paris region. Five students from Lycée Lakanal and one student from Did you know one of Auckland’s oldest and most L’École Alsacienne spent six weeks in New Zealand attending AGS. Their AGS active rackets clubs is right around the corner? correspondents will spend an equivalent Established in 1907, Remuera Rackets Club boasts 10 tennis courts, 6 squash courts, a gym, pilates, pool, sauna and bar. time in Paris at the end of this year. We offer many activities including junior squash and tennis programmes, professional coaching at all levels, competitive The Lycée Lakanal is situated about 15 interclub and member club nights. Come and experience so much more than just a rackets club with these two special offers: minutes by train from the centre of Paris, next to the magnificent Parc de Sceaux. AS A SPECIAL OFFER TO AUCKLAND GRAMMAR WE HAVE TWO EXCLUSIVE DEALS FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY It also contains a Pôle Espoir Rugby for rugby talent from Paris and northern France. L’École Alsacienne is a private JUNIOR CHILD MEMBERSHIP * school in the heart of the Latin Quarter. As TENNIS LESSON WITH EVERY NEW the students from Lakanal were selected LIMITED TO 40 PLACES ADULT MEMBERSHIP from a much larger number of applicants French exchange students; back row from left are Nicolas Marbeau (L’École wanting to come to New Zealand, it is Contact us now to take advantage of this exclusive offer Alsacienne), Rafaël Couvreur, David Atger, Joseph Znaty and front row from left hoped that the exchange can grow over 09 524 8857 ext 3 or [email protected] * conditions apply Benoït Dubois and Alexis De Clavière. the coming years.

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The AGS Pipe Band under Anton Hodson performs Performance for Clan Donald jigs and reels for the delighted Clan Donald. The School’s chamber orchestra Grammar Virtuosi wins gold at the KBB Festival. he Pipe Band was invited to dancers and they performed numerous band. Old Boy Mr Harold McIsaac ‘51, Tparticipate in a meeting of the ‘Clan pieces including the sword dance, who sponsored the Grammar kilts, was Gold for Virtuosi Donald’ held in Royal Oak on Sunday 2 Highland flings and reels. of course in attendance and spoke highly September (Father’s Day). This was also a chance for the pipers of the boys playing, along with recounting his year’s KBB Festival saw the Zealand premiere in the Winter Concert alongside everything else they do The group, led by tutor Anton Hodson, and drummers to play in their new kilts, some of his memories of his time at TSchool’s chamber orchestra in early August, with projection of the here.” was joined by the EGGS Gaelic Group the McDonald tartan, in duets and full Grammar. Grammar Virtuosi, led by Joseph very bright full moon. It contains many Key musicians included AJ Chen, consolidate its position as a top avant-garde string effects and needs the McFarlane (soloist in Tabakova and gold medal orchestra in the schools strings to mimic native birds in a dawn artistic director) and JCC Chen, leader, The Diary of Anne Frank competition. chorus. who crossed stage to receive the award For the first time ever, Grammar also Competing against other top music from Headmaster Mr Morris. his year the student-run production with putting on a top quality show. “I won the ‘Best Performance of a New departments, the musicians were All groups won major awards, with T was ‘The Diary of Anne Frank’, a can safely say it was a truly rewarding Zealand Work’ award from sponsor KBB delighted to beat Macleans College and the Jazz Band narrowly missing gold by challenging play with a massive script experience for all involved.” Music Ltd. The piece submitted was Westlake Boys once again. a few points to gain silver. and demanding workload. A small, commissioned by the Music Department Director of Virtuosi Stuart Sherwood relatively young cast included Epsom from David Hamilton and he wrote a said the boys were delighted to take Girls Grammar School students and was terrific piece: “The Rising of Puanga” away some of the top awards but the Thank You up for the challenge, under the excellent (the perigee full moon). real reward is “seeing how far the boys The Music Department thanks direction of Chase Madsen and helped The piece was given its New commit to excellence and aim high, greatly by producers Matt Kenrick and Anne Draffin, Serge Reshtan and Jono Croucher. the many “blazer mothers” who have With rehearsals only properly under helped us during this year. way in Week 2 of Term Three, the quality Minister’s Plate of the show was superb just five weeks later. n one of the most tense finals in standard was incredibly high this year. From August 23–25, the Centennial Irecent history, the solo music finals Finalists McFarlane (viola), Reshtan Theatre was transformed into the attic of the Minister’s Plate Competition (saxophone) and Wu (violin) ended their of the Franks and Van Daans, and was were played out to the mesmerised performances with many people being privy to the conflicts, relationships and audience at the second Winter unable to distinguish them apart. struggles of the two families. Concert on Thursday 9th August. However Mr Rummel persuasively With good crowds every night, The adjudicator was Martin Rummel, argued in the adjudication that both cast and crew stepped up to give Senior Lecturer in Cello at The communication was an important powerful performances that lived up to University of Auckland. decider alongside the ‘X’ factor in any the heroics of those hidden away and The junior finalists of T Liu and performance. persecuted in that time. JC Hu, both of 3B, ended with JC Hu The winner of the 2012 Minister’s Alex Johnston 6A, who played Otto winning the prize with the Mendelssohn Plate Competition went to D Reshtan Frank, says he’s sure the rest of the cast Rondo Capriccioso for piano. 7H on saxophone, playing a catchy and crew learned, as he did, a great deal For the Senior Division, there and proficient number by Chick Corea. Olivia Jordan as Anne and Hamish Burns about carrying a performance and the Alex Johnston as Otto Frank and Scarlett Minister’s Plate winner Daniel Reshtan were already five Highly Commended Reshtan wins the $100 KBB Music Prize as Peter. responsibility and workload that comes Sneddon as Edith Frank. on saxophone. Awards in the heats and so the for executant Musical Excellence.

page 12 | Auckland Grammar School | www.ags.school.nz Ad Augusta | October 2012 | page 13 > Events < > Events < Gala Dinner’s 10-year milestone Celebrating a decade of Art

h what a night! The 2012 Foundation Trust Gala Dinner was The success of the live auction (run by auctioneer Tim onths of preparation and a week of art to be exhibited. With 130 artists, Oagain a sellout event and a fabulous evening of fun and McGoldrick from Barfoot and Thompson), is due in large part to M of bustling activity in and around including 30 Old Boys and a number of frivolity on Saturday 26 May. Master of Ceremonies and Old Boy the generosity of donors who freely give their homes, contacts the Main Hall culminated in the opening Grammar students, the Expo featured Robert Rakete led the proceedings, not an easy task with the and prizes to ensure the auction offers things that money night of the Auckland Grammar School a variety of media including painting, 440 guests very keen to get on with the party. just can’t buy. In particular, special mention must be made of Art Expo in support of the Academic printmaking, jewellery, sculpture and The always popular quiz competition with Brendon Old Boy Geoff Vuleta who lives in New York and runs Endowment Fund and the Arts at photography. Lochead from Believe it or Not Quiz Nights was a Fahrenheit 212. Geoff’s contribution of the highly Grammar. The Ernst & Young Student Art Award closely fought battle and enjoyed by the very sought after internship in New York – living A huge group of volunteers assisting presented again this year was judged by competitive crowd. and working amongst the fantastic people at the Development Office worked long John Gow of Gow Langsford Gallery and Entertainment was from GrammAcoustix Fahrenheit 212 – has been a favourite for hours through the week; collecting, he commented on the winning piece by and the YFO Jazz Quintet, before everyone the past two years and created a bidding collating and hanging the 600 pieces Conrad Blain-Caunce: “Showing a depth got on the dance floor and danced the frenzy. of understanding for the Collage Medium night away to The Cover Up band. Our grateful thanks to all the beyond his years”. Second prize was won Each year the bar is raised and a record sponsors, many of whom have supported by Jason Sutton and the Art Committee was reached at the Gala Dinner for the the Gala Dinner for several years, the prize for Originality in Any Medium by Ki AUGUST 26 - 28 FREE ADMISSION Academic Endowment Fund, with over Gala Dinner parent committee and all our Hyun Sung. www.agsartexhibition.school.co.nz $120,000 raised through the Live and guests – we could not have achieved this With the Hall dressed and ready, the Silent Auction. without you. opening night began with the Grammar Pipes and Drums welcoming the guests, AUGUST 26 - 28 FREE ADMISSION AUGUST 26 - 28 FREE ADMISSION AUGUST 26 - 28 FREE ADMISSION www.agsartexhibition.school.co.nzcomplemented by the YFO Jazz Band www.agsartexhibition.school.co.nz10th AnniversAry www.agsartexhibition.school.co.nz during the evening. With a fabulous choice of art and opportunity to wander through the good company, guests were eager to exhibition at their leisure. Gala dinner purchase their favourite pieces, either The Art Expo is a fantastic effort auckland grammar school foundation trust by internationally renowned artists, local from a wonderful parent committee, a names or art students with a promising volunteer group second to none and the th future ahead of them. sponsors who have been outstanding in 10 Anniversary The Expo opened to the public their support over several years, along Old Boy Ted Wilson (right) was one of 8–9 September and the wonderful with some new ones who have joined the marvellous volunteer team working crowds during both days enjoyed the us this year. with Jonathon Ferrier.

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Three exhibiting artists; Justin Boroughs Art Dept, Old Boy Michael Lowe The guests on opening night. and HOD Art Caroline Pegg.

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entral Auckland was awash with his year we have eight staff C swish-looking suits and dazzling Tcelebrating 25 years with the School, dresses on the night of Saturday 11 all of whom commenced at Grammar in August. 1988. They are as follows: At the doors of the SkyCity Mr GTS Elise, BA teaches History Convention Centre, the attendees of the and Social Studies and his co-curricular Grammar Prefects Ball handed in their responsibilities include rugby, squash, tickets looking forward to an enjoyable Pacifica groups, outdoor education and evening and they were not disappointed! cultural tours. After being greeted by Headmaster Mr CT McKain, MA (Hons), Med John Morris, his wife Jan, Head Boy Joel Guest performers ‘Drum and Keys’ (D.A.K.) are straight to a photo-shoot after their performance. (Hons), MNZAC Director of Guidance, Bateman and his date, the guests walked taught Social Studies and History, and through an enchanted archway of foliage, DJs such as David Guetta and Swedish Morris, who shared a slow dance on the is now full time director of counselling From left are Dave Friedlander, Terry McKain, Clement Richards, Ian Wilson and between two giant candy canes and House Mafia. The underlying theme of cleared floor to the Dave Dobbyn classic at the School. He has been involved Mark Paton. stepped into their Tomorrowland, if only this annual event is that Tomorrowland “Shouldn’t You Oughta Be In Love”. They in coaching cricket, football and lawn for this one night. is a place shrouded in fantasy, with the were soon joined by the teachers and bowls and was awarded a Headmaster’s rugby and touch rugby and has led Dr CJ Richards, PhD, teaches Tomorrowland is the hugely popular festival’s motto being: “Yesterday is their partners, and then the boys and their Council Masters Scholarship. a number of geography camps and English and has been Master in Charge Belgium music festival, which began history, today is a gift, tomorrow is a dates, as the evening enjoyed a short but Mr MR Paton, MA (Hons) Head overseas tours. of debating and tennis. in 2005 and features top international mystery.” well-appreciated sentimental moment. of Department, Geography, taught Mr KK Reddy, BScEd, teaches Mr RM Thom, BA, teaches English Held in the Belgian countryside, the One more surprise lay in store for all Economics and Social Studies before Science and Biology and has been and has coached both football and huge, creature-like stages integrated into – the lights were dimmed and a familiar Geography. He has coached cricket, involved with cricket and hockey. athletics as well as assisted in the the depths of the forest offer a pervading voice incited the crowd through the School productions. presence of magic to the surrounding microphone. Head of Hostel Ben Gregson Mr IL Wilson, BA Dip Mgt, Director environment. stepped onto stage and introduced of Careers, has taught Economics, It was in this environment that our his band ‘Drum and Keys’, a Grammar Accounting and Business Studies during ball-goers found themselves, with five-piece who recently received the his time at Grammar but is now full-time dancing (both good and bad, but always People’s Choice award at the Smokefree Director of Careers. While at Grammar fun) filling the majority of the evening. Rockquest Regional Finals. he has been involved with cricket, The music subsided at around 10pm ‘Drum and Keys’ performed two football, debating, cycling, basketball, however, to pave the way for a well- original songs, much to the amusement badminton and table tennis. spoken address from prefect Tom Miller. of the crowd, before dancing took over Mr D Friedlander, MA (Hons), is a The Ball King and Queen were and everyone again lost themselves in relief teacher across most of the subject The crowd goes crae crae for D.A.K. #yolo. deservedly awarded to Mr and Mrs what was a wonderful night. departments in the School. Photos courtesy of Michael Smith. Richard Thom. Tala Elise. Kris Reddy.

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page 16 | Auckland Grammar School | www.ags.school.nz Ad Augusta | October 2012 | page 17 > Events < > Scholarship < Tibbs Sir John Buchanan launches House 50th Tibbs House scholarship Celebrations ir John Buchanan ’56, AGS Old S Boy and UK Trustee for the UK he Tibbs House 50th Anniversary will Friends of Auckland Grammar School, is T be remembered as an enthusiastic recognised as a world leader of business and marvellous gathering of Old Boys, and is described as “the best connected staff and families. Over 300 attended man in the City of London”. events on Friday and Saturday 20–21 July, Knighted for his services to industry, with travellers from Australia, the Cook At the special dinner celebration in the Main Hall, standing from left: TJ McNamara ‘48 Sir John worked for BP for over 30 Islands and the United States booking in. (Senior Housemaster 1962–65), David Syms ‘63 (Senior Housemaster 1982–85), Lynda years, including a period as Chief Syms, Greg Davenport ’61, Robert Davenport, ’86. Seated from left: Dianne Whitelaw, Friday night was a great chance to Financial Officer. Since his retirement Richard Whitelaw ’63, Peter Smith ‘67, Clive Jackson ‘67 and Helen Whittaker. catch up with so many old friends at from that role, he has served on many the Old Boys’ Pavilion – which was a on Friday night, and also at the hostel Henry (Senior Housemaster 1979–81) boards including Deputy Chairman new venue for many of the attendees! tours on Friday and Saturday mornings. A during a Q&A session to share some of of Vodafone, Chairman of Smith and Headmaster John Morris welcomed pre-rugby lunch was another opportunity their Tibbs House memories. Nephew, Senior Independent Director everyone, and TJ McNamara, the Hostel’s to share stories and reconnect. The anniversary celebrations were a of BHP Billiton and Director of Astra first Senior Housemaster, Rob Tapper, Saturday dinner MC Scotty Stevenson tremendous success, with an estimated Zeneca. first Head Boy, and Ben Gregson, current (TH ‘93) enjoyed himself, hosting David 1-in-4 Tibbs Old Boys involved. A Sir John was born in Otara, South Head Boy, spoke briefly. A great showing Syms onstage to lead roll call and special thanks to Peter Morton, Tibbs Auckland and attended Otara Primary of foundation Old Boys was in attendance engaging Lady Raewyn and Sir Graham House Senior Housemaster, Matrons School and Papatoetoe Intermediate. and the current boarders, who must When reflecting on his life, he says be recognised for their hospitality and his parents’ decision to enrol him involvement, as well as the organising at Auckland Grammar School was committee, who met monthly. Meanwhile “the best break I have had”. Sir the organising committee wishes to John attributes Grammar as giving

sincerely thank the event sponsors for his academic life a jump start in an Photo: FairfaxMedia/Peter Meecham. supporting this reunion. Additionally, Dr environment conducive to academic Sir John Buchanan. George Marshall, a long-time volunteer development which would not have for the OBA and Development Office, been so readily available in his local area. five-year full scholarship to Tibbs contribution has been supplemented by deserves our gratitude for sorting out so House, Grammar’s boarding hostel. grants from firms, including BHP Billiton, many ‘lost’ Tibbs House Old Boys and Current Opportunities The successful scholar will be an and individuals who share Sir John’s past masters. Grammar is today governed by strict academically minded student who vision of awarding this opportunity to a Tours of Tibbs House were popular. zoning rules, restricting enrolment to will benefit from the competitive worthy student with potential. Pictured from left: Marty Perkinson (Master 1965–66), Bill Heppleston (Sr Housemaster Save the date for 2062! an area of affluent central Auckland and environment of education and sporting Old Boys and parents who wish to 1966–71), Annette Heppleston and Jim Reviewing the Commemorative Book For those not wanting to wait that precluding South Auckland students facilities offered by both the School and contribute to the Buchanan Scholarship produced for the Anniversary. Madden (Master 1964–65). long, Tibbs Old Boys are invited to stay from jumping on the train to attend the the Hostel. and enable more boys the opportunity connected with each other and the hostel School as Sir John did. The zoning has The applicants will be potential to gain a scholarship to Tibbs House are happenings through the School website also led to a fall in the numbers of Maori leaders and role models in their encouraged to do so. Please contact http://www.ags.school.nz/tibbs.html and Pacific Island students attending the school. It is therefore paramount Roger Hill at r.hill@ags,school.nz where event photographs, attendee list School. that the successful candidate will be and a record of ‘lost’ Tibbs House Old Sir John sees this situation as a boy who will thrive in Grammar’s Boys and Masters are also posted. unsustainable, being of the view that unique environment and amongst the Scholarship Process if Grammar graduates are going to be comradeship offered in Tibbs House. The scholarship will open for key leaders of our society, then it’s The scholarship awardee will be application from February 2013 with important that they reflect our multi- academically able, react positively to a a closing date of 30 June. Shortlisted cultural society. competitive environment, participate applicants will be interviewed in widely in sporting and cultural activities July/August, with the award being The Scholarship and respond confidently to leadership of confirmed by the end of August. In recognition of the key role Grammar his seniors while assisting his juniors. Sir John Buchanan regularly visits played in his development, Sir John his home in Auckland and will take an wishes to afford the same opportunities Funding active role in the selection process to current youth of the area he grew The Scholarship has been made as well as monitoring and mentoring up in. available from a significant donation the scholar during his five years at At the game. Tibbs Old Boys had great seats to watch AGS 1st XV defeat MAGS to The Buchanan Scholarship is a from Sir John Buchanan. This Grammar. retain the Moascar Cup.

page 18 | Auckland Grammar School | www.ags.school.nz Ad Augusta | October 2012 | page 19 > Campaign < > Campaign < Giving back to Grammar he School and Foundation Shirley Bollard Mr T J & Mrs K H Benson Dr B O & Mrs R Cusack Mr A & Mrs K Hitchcock Mr N Little & Mrs A Gautier- Mr J D Partridge Mr Y J Tang & Mrs L Zhang T Trust would like to thank KV Coe Family Mr R & Mrs W Binns Mr A W R Dalton Mr S W Hobbs Little Mrs K Patel Mr S M & Mrs E Tanner the following people for their Collinson and Morrow Families Mr R & Mrs H Bird Mr M & Mrs S Davies Dr G L Hogben Mr E & Mrs Y Liu Mr W & Mrs T Perumpulli Dr A R Taylor generous support. Hankins Family Mr C & Mrs K Black Mr G J Davy Mr C W Hollies Mr K Liu Arachchige Mr D J Taylor Herdson Family Mr R J Blackman Mr F S J & Mrs M De Jong Mr G A Hookings Mr Q Liu Mr A Petrie Mr M Taylor & Ms C Safey Excellence Hornabrook Family Mr T & Mrs J Blundell Mr M D K Dean Mr W & Mrs J Hooper Mr R Liu & Mrs G Ge Mr F & Mrs S Porter Mr P Taylor & Ms J Wane The Commitment to Jenkin Family Mr T R Bonney Mr T Dean & Ms G Stanford Dr J B Howie Mr M Lloyd & Ms M Mr R & Mrs D Powell Mr W Taylor & Ms W Excellence campaign, Lyon Family Mr C & Mrs M Boyle Mr G A Dibley Mr P & Mrs L Hunt Nicholson Mr L Qian & Mrs Q Ding Suwanpipat launched in 2001 to attract, MacCormick Family Mr A Boyo Mr J J & Mrs L Ding Dr S R Hunt Mr S Lobb & Mrs N Bartoli Mrs A D Rasanayagam Mr D & Mrs T Tetley reward and retain quality Nordica Group (1971-2008 Mr A H Bradly Mr R S Dobbie Mr T & Mrs S Hurring Mr S J Lobb Mr Y Ratnasabapathy Mr H & Mrs M M S Thein teaching staff, continues to Two Generations) Mr A G Brainsby Mr G Dobson Mr K Huynh & Mrs H Truong Mr J H Lockington Mr A J Reardon Mr B & Mrs C Thompson receive ongoing support. John D Rose Family Mr J W Braund Mr M L Don Mr J V Imperatrice Mr X Long & Mrs H Zhang Mr R P Reddy Mr P J Thompson Seth Family Mr W G Bray Mr L J Drummond Mr A J Ingram Dr D B H & Mrs A Loos Mr R C Reed Mr W Torthienchai Mr S L Anderson Tingey Family Mr G & Mrs P Brown Mr P & Mrs V Duke Mr H K Innes Mr H D H Loos Dr A W Reid Mr F Tsang & Mrs A Wang Dr D W & Dr S M Bell Mr M Brown & Ms B Stewart- Mr J & Mrs P Dunbar Mr J D Isherwood Dr M & Mrs M Lorimer Mr M & Mrs M Reid Mr D E & Mrs M Turner Mr A S & Mrs D Brown Annual Appeal Brown Mr A L Dyke Mr G E Jackson Mr C S Lyon Mr J M Rennie Mr J Valero & Mrs L Valero Mr B P C Carter & Ms C The 2012 Annual Appeal Mr P Brown Mr A Eady Mr R G Jackson Mr D A Lyon Dr J L Reynolds Mr J S Walker & Mrs T Smith- Bradley features the Lyn Rawlinson Mr R P & Mrs A E Buchanan Mr M Easton & Dr E Juhasz Mr C & Mrs L James Mr R & Mrs I Macalister Mr W Richdale Walker Mr D & Mrs C Dowden Learning Support fund, a new Mr I & Mrs M Burns Mr B M Elder Mr Y H Jin & Ms F Wang Mr R C Mann & Mrs J Watson Mr M & Mrs C Robinson Mr C R Walton Dr R N Franklin addition to the Academic Mrs D & Mr S Burridge Mr A J G Elton Mr G L Johns Dr G N Marshall Mr G & Mrs K Robson Dr A Wan Mr M G Goldfinch Endowment Fund (AEF). Mr B & Mrs J Buttimore Mr D L Fairgray Mr A W Joplin Mr S & Mrs J Matheson Mr W J Russell Mr D C Watkins Mr G R Graham & Mrs L The AEF enables us to Mr T M D Butts Mr A & Mrs P Faulkner Mr C O Jordan Dr T Matuschka Major R L Ryan Mr G B Watson Newman make special awards each year Mr B & Mrs A Byun Mr R & Mrs M Ferner Mr G Jordan Mr N R Maylor Mr E P Sansom Mr R & Mrs B Whateley Mr R H Grierson to a number of top performing Mr Z Cai Professor E D Fielden Mr S Kado Turkmani & Miss Ms S McCardle Mr R Schmidt & Mrs U Mr F S Whineray Dr G K & Mrs J S Hayward teachers at all levels and across Mr W & Mrs L Callander Mr R & Mrs Z Foote C Clarke Mr P D McConnell Stephan Sir W J Whineray Mr M P Herbert all subjects. To date, over 132 Mr P Callesen Mr N Frankish Mr J Kahr Mr M P McDermott Mr C N & Mrs V J Seagar Mr M L Whittington Mr B R Hunt awards have been made, with Mr B W A Cammell Mr G S Franks Mr K & Mrs S Kenrick Mr G & Mrs L McDiarmid Mr M G Segedin Mr S Whyte & Mrs M O’Kane Dr J S & Mrs L Januszkiewicz 26 of those last year. Dr J S Carnachan Mr A M Fraser Mr D J & Mrs S Kernohan Mr H M McIsaac Mr R Sharma & Mrs L Sharma Mrs S Wiki Mr W J & Mrs R Kermode The following list includes Sir R P Carter Dr W N C Fraser Mr J K Kernohan Mr B J McLeod Mr V Sharma Mr D N Wiles Mr G L & Mrs V Lang donations from 1 April 2012 Mr G N Cashmore Mr R F Frater Mr D L Kerr Mr R & Mrs C Mcmillan Dr H & Mrs J Sillars Mr B C Williams Lochmaben Charitable Trust to 30 September 2012. Some Mr R I Chadwick Mrs S & Mr C Fyfe Mr M Killip Professor M C Meikle Mr P G Skelton Mr B Wilson & Ms L Butcher Mr J Livingston & Ms D Marris donors have chosen to remain Mr M Chang & Mrs H Wong Mr R Gao & Mrs J Qi Mr T & Mrs L Kilmister Mr J & Mrs J Meng Mr K M Smith & Mrs J Shea Mr C & Mrs D Wilson Mr R J & Mrs K Novak anonymous. Mrs N Chanusorn Mr M G Garner Dr R D & Mrs J Kirkpatrick Mr R Mercer & Dr S Aly Dr The Right Honourable A L Mr B & Mrs D Winstanley Mr R J C & Mrs L Partridge Mr S Chapman & Ms M Graves Mr N T Gedye Mr B Knock Mr N G Miles Smith Mr A & Mrs C Wong Mr W G & Mrs J Price Mr G A Abbott Mr T Chen & Mrs T Takagi Mr B A Geldard Mr G & Mrs A Knowles Mr V S Miles Mr T Smith & Mrs M Baker- Mr A S T Wong Mr B J Postles Mr D J Alison Mrs T Chien Mr S L Germann Mr R & Mrs F Koome Mr G G Moore Smith Dr A T & Mrs S Wong Mr E J Rea Mr C G Allan Mr B & Mrs L Cho Mr R Gill Mr P & Mrs K Kumar Sir P E Moore Mr D A & Mrs D Smyth Dr S Wong & Dr J Tam Mr G Richardson & Mrs S C Mr J & Mrs G Allen Mrs T Chuaphoodee Mr J & Mrs J Gosha Mr D N & Mrs S Lala Mr P E Mortensen Mr S Sonkin & Mrs O Mr T Wong Nicholson Mr T Anderson Mr D Chuk & Ms I Cheung Mr P P Gounder Mr V N Lala Mr C J & Mrs L M Natapu Kokorina Mr T & Mrs T Worasan Mr G M & Mrs C Sandelin Mr B M Andrews Ms J Clark Mr A Gourdie Mr M Langenkamp Mr J & Mrs M NaudÈ Mr A C Sorrell Mr J H Ye & Mrs J X Zhou Mr R K & Mrs A Arora Mr R A & Mrs L A Clark Mr M G Gray Mr G W Leaming Dr K A Nelson Mr N W & Mrs R Speakman Ms N Yoddee Hall Forms Mr S & Mrs G Aruwa Mr D M Cleary Mr B A Green Mr H Lee & Mrs P Tsan Mr J D Neutze Mr L R Speer Mr W Zhang & Mrs S Lai Thank you to the following Mr J Ashby Mr J Cochrane & Ms S Benson Mr I & Mrs J R Greenslade Mr J D Leigh Mr M & Mrs M Nicholas Mr G M Spong Mr G Zheng & Mrs A Zhou supporters who have “taken Mr B Atkinson Mr N P & Mrs C Colbert Mr M Greer & Mrs M Hong Dr T & Dr M C Leow Mr S & Mrs M Noon Mr N N Stanton a seat” to help keep Grammar Mr P Bainbridge & Mrs M Mr J H O Colby Mr D G Gribben Dr C Lewis Mr T G Nuthall Mr P G & Mrs L Staub great since May 2011 through Anderson Mr M G Cooke Mr C F Hart Mr R & Mrs L Li Ms J O’Connor Mr J & Mrs R Stead Contact: Angela Coe the Heritage Hall Forms project: Mr R E Baker Dr H V Coop Mr J & Mrs J Hart Mr R & Mrs F Liang Mr T Ogura Mr G J Stern Director of Development Mr B Banbury & Mrs L Dr M H Cooper Mr C A Haslop Mr Z Y Liang & Mrs Y P Li Mr M & Mrs E Orr Dr N & Mrs S Stewart ph: 623 5633 The George Abel’s, John Sheweiry Mr P & Mrs J Corbett Mr K C D W Haszard Mr D C Light Mr N A J Orr Mr R & Mrs F Stewart or email Barker’s and Tresidder Families Mr S Barker Mr A V Cross Mr J He & Ms L Li Mr M Lin & Mrs L Wu Dr C W E Palmer Mr A S Stones [email protected] Aimer Family Professor P J Bartlett Mr M J Crump Mr K Hepozden Mr M D Lines Mr J Park & Ms C Radford Mr J & Mrs L Stringer Anderson Family Mr M & Mrs M J T Bell Mr J L & Mrs H M Culpan Mr N Hewitson Mrs L Ling Mr J S Park & Mrs K Hann Mr R M D Sturm

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Leavers’ Lunch 2012 Leaving boys and their families are invited to join us for this special occasion as we farewell our Leavers of 2012. Wednesday 5 December Guineas Room, Level 5, Experience a whole Ellerslie Convention Centre new culture 12 noon in your own home Tickets $65pp Guest Speaker – Miles Valentine, Founder of Zeacom Hosting an international student is a great and 2008 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year, way for you and your family to enjoy learning Technology about an entirely new culture. For more information, or to purchase tickets, please contact the Development Office on 09 623 5639 or Welcome to the Old Boys’ section of Ad Augusta Predominantly from Asia, with some from Europe [email protected] and America, the international students who his is my last Ad Augusta report made and we wish them all the very family for the rest of his life. attend Grammar are boys who have gained a high Tas President of the Old Boys’ best for the future. And of course, we look forward academic standard in their own countries, have a Association. It has been a privilege to I was part of a very special final to welcoming new Headmaster Tim Term Dates 2013 lead the OBA for the last two years and school assembly for John at the end of O’Connor to the School for what good grasp of English and are likely to be active participants in wider school life. I would like to extend my sincere thanks last term, where I presented a portrait of promises to be an exciting new era. Term 1 Tuesday 29 January – Friday 19 April to my fellow Executive members and John to hang in the Main Hall alongside Per Angusta Ad Augusta. Your expenses will be covered with a generous the staff of the School’s Development the previous nine headmasters. The weekly allowance of $260. Term 2 Monday 6 May – Friday 12 July Office for their support. portrait, by Richard McWhannell, is Term 3 Monday 29 July – Friday 27 September This year has been dominated by a traditional gift from the Old Boys’ If you would like to host an international student, the announcement of Headmaster Association to the School. I think it please contact Sandra Heslin, Term 4 Monday 14 October – Friday 6 December John Morris’s retirement. Considerable shows John in a reflective mood and International Students Welfare Manager, Please note that these dates may differ discussion and planning have ensured captures his warmth and humility. on (09) 623 5419 or email her at [email protected] from those on the Ministry of Education’s website. we farewell him appropriately with Earlier in the year we held a highly an advanced date of Wednesday 24 successful quiz night at a local pub October for the Old Boys’ Association in Mount Eden. This first time event Annual Meeting and Dinner. targeted Old Boys in their thirties. Nearly This year’s event will highlight John 60 attendees keen to show their Mensa- and Jan Morris’s immense contributions like qualities participated. Chris Johanson BAG SC (VALUATION) MRICS to the School over the last 19 years. It is The OBA was also proud to sure to be a special evening, so I would be involved with the Tibbs House “Chris has great anticipation of the market and his recommendation of using encourage you to make every effort 50th Anniversary events, which so an Auction program for one property and by negotiation of the other property to join us at Eden Park, when we will successfully reconnected and celebrated was right on and achieved a great result for the Baptist College. present a gift on behalf of the Old Boys Tibbs Old Boys and staff, and also Chris was wonderful with his enthusiasm and determined attitude.” as a lasting reminder of their association raised a significant sum for the Hostel’s with the Old Boys community. Due weights room upgrade. Christine Lucas, Executive Administrator to Carey Baptist College, 09 525 4017 to this programme variation, Augusta Finally, the Old Boys will shortly Awards will not be made this year. Early be presenting to this year’s school “ As a Grammar parent, I know the value of a great result.” demand for tickets has been excellent, leavers and we hope as many leavers Chris so please contact the Development as possible will choose to take up Office to arrange your participation. life membership and continue their Contact me for your residential real estate sales needs On behalf of the Old Boys, I would involvement with this special school. Phone: 09 631 7904 • Mobile: 021 712 003 • [email protected] like to extend our sincere appreciation Parents, please give your son the Jim Whineray ‘74 Licenced Agent REAA 2008 for the contribution John and Jan have opportunity to be part of the Old Boys President, Old Boys’ Association

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Historical drawings unearthed

AGS Old Boys’ Association he AGSOBA was recently were responsible for the designs of Tapproached by Malcolm Ewart ‘93 our WWI and WWII War Memorials. Annual Dinner who is one of the principals of Ministry The drawings they carried out were of Architecture and Interiors Limited executed long before computer A tribute to Grammar’s 10th Headmaster John Morris (MOAI). MOAI is an Auckland-based technology and are themselves works architecture practice, the foundations of art. One in particular, a watercolour of which date back to the 1890s when representing the final design for the the practice of Hoggard and Prouse WWI War Memorial and including an South Stand, Eden Park was formed. In 1912 William Gummer explanation of the symbolism on the Wednesday 24 October joined the partnership, and with the monument, is especially appealing. arrival of Reginald Ford in 1923 came Malcolm drew our attention to a name change to Gummer & Ford. historical documents, photos and 5.45pm Annual General Meeting (optional) Gummer & Ford designed a number drawings held in his company’s 6.30pm Drinks (cash bar) of Auckland’s most iconic buildings archives. The AGSOBA readily agreed and monuments, which include the to sponsor a high quality reproduction 7.00pm Dinner Auckland Railway Station, Domain of the watercolour, have it framed Winter Gardens and the Guardian Trust and hung in a prominent place. This Dress Code: Suit or jacket and tie (no jeans please) Building. initiative will greatly enhance our OBA Member $90 Non-member $105 Gummer & Ford also played a understanding of one of Grammar’s Gummer & Ford drawing of the Grammar Tickets www.ags.school.nz (See link on home page) role in Grammar’s own history. They most striking pieces of architecture. War Memorial. Development Office: [email protected] or ph 09 623 5639 Purchase your tickets now! Old Boys’ Pub Quiz

eld on July 4 at The Dominion in second placed team. HMount Eden, 56 attendees engaged A bonus on the night was that a in a keenly fought contest presided over good number of the Old Boys took up Boat building by Old Boy quiz master Jonno Mariner the OBA membership offer, so we look from ‘Believe it or Not’ quiz nights. forward to seeing more of them in future at Grammar The Staff team, led by Simon – especially now that the Pub Quiz is set Toon, soundly won the contest with to become a regular on the annual OBA ark Fraser ’69 recently approached “daylight” between them and the calendar. Old Boys at The Dominion. the School to see if any of the M An unfinished model yacht hull designed model yachts they had worked on in his by Mr Sames. 4th Form still existed. He was keen to copy the design for the finished rigging, sails and all important keel and rudder. While unfortunately we had no luck tracking them down, we did discover that during the 1970s, woodwork and tech classes at Grammar were producing MATT BAKER Mark with a school-built kayak in the mid- '83 some outstanding results. CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT Many boys, including Mark 1970s at Tindalls Bay, Whangaparaoa. WWW.FORLEASE.CO.NZ (pictured), were building seaworthy ACCOUNTING WWW.FORLEASE.CO.NZ kayaks with what, at the time, was new to store the frames in the woodwork TAXATION WWW.FORLEASE.CO.NZ high tech yellow PVC GRF cloth from class, only three or four could be made BUSINESS ADVISORY Hood Sails, as opposed to the old-style for the entire 4th Form,” he points out. “I painted canvas used up until then. was perhaps lucky to be chosen because Mark remembers it was often a race I had also been taught by Mr Sames’s to finish the kayaks, as you could only do wife at Mt Roskill Intermediate School!” Adsett Braddock woodwork for half a year before you had If any Old Boys know where the CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS OFFICE | WAREHOUSE | RETAIL to switch to art class, so the boys were plans for the yacht models now are, www.adsettbraddock.co.nz [email protected] OFFICE | WAREHOUSE | RETAIL allowed to work on them during lunch Mark would be very keen to hear from OFFICE | WAREHOUSE | RETAIL Ph. (09) 373 - 4544 time. “Because there was limited space you at [email protected]

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ongratulations to the 2012 recipients Waitakere Ranges. With every step being he 2012 Old Boys’ Reunion in Cof the Old Boys’ Association Form a huge mental and physical battle, we had T London was held for the first time 6 Leadership Award – Tim Burns, Jack to push through with sheer determination, at the Royal Society in Pall Mall. Former Leggat and Alex Johnston. when all our bodies wanted was to Grammar Board member, Dr Julie Tim Burns recounts the day in Week collapse. Maxton, is CEO of the Royal Society 7 of Term Three that the three spent “As we reached the top of the hill and graciously allowed us to use their together: with the required objects for the last facilities for the reunion. “As we arrived at school at quarter to time and realised we had triumphed over Over 50 Old Boys enjoyed a convivial six in the morning, we all knew we had a the set of challenges, a great sense of function at which the guest speaker was big challenge ahead of us. All three of us achievement swept over us and all our Sir John Buchanan, recently knighted in were focused, determined and ready for aches and pains disappeared for that the UK Honours List for his services to whatever was to come; little did we know moment. Leadership Award recipients tough it out Business. His speech was well received just what the day involved! “We stood on the top of the hill in the Waitakere Ranges. by the Old Boys. Headmaster Mr John Tom Schnackenberg, Alan Taylor, Richard Coleman and Sir John Buchanan. “By the end of the day, we felt with the wind blowing in our faces and Morris also addressed the gathering, in nothing but fatigue as we slowly but acknowledged each other and what we of the Sixth Form cohort with the what was his final Old Boys’ reunion in surely made the final steps of our last had done. opportunity to learn from and experience London before finishing at Grammar at challenge, carrying numerous large, heavy “Sincere thanks must go to the Old the literal highs of such Leadership the end of September. objects to the top of a hill deep in the Boys’ Association for providing members Awards.” Chairman of the UK Friends of Auckland Grammar School, Mr Richard Coleman, presented Mr Morris with 1992 1st XV a gift thanking him for his services to Auckland Grammar School. Mr Coleman himself was recently admitted Reunion as a Queen’s Counsel in the UK and ore than 15 members of the 1992 the School congratulates him on this M1st XV attended Assembly at School significant achievement. in June where their ‘92 captain, Jeremy Stanley, presented caps to the AGS 1st XV playing King’s. Coaches Owen Stunell and Graeme Syms (current manager of the King’s side) and ‘92 manager Allan Faull also attended the Assembly. This team was perhaps one of the Roger Hill, Nigel Smith, Headmaster John Morris and Stuart Lobb. most successful 1st XVs during the Members of the ’92 1st XV with Sir John Graham and managers and coaches. Headmastership of Mr DJ Graham. Amongst their achievements were against the All Blacks alongside Cory Wetini, beating the BOP playing MAGS as a curtain raiser at Eden • Hayden Scown, Bryan Screen and in the ’97 final Park for the Centenary match of the Cameron Rackham played for clubs in • Cassino Doyle switched to league in the NZRFU, the All Blacks vs World XV; playing Japan UK and played for the Wolves the Marlborough U21 representative • Jeremy Parkinson (Assistant Manager • Romi Roapti played for the Highlanders team as a curtain raiser to the Ranfurly for ‘92) managed the Northland rep and Samoa, then in the UK and Japan. Shield match, Auckland vs Marlborough; team and is now CEO of Northland After the Friday Assembly, the team sharing the Auckland Secondary Schools Rugby Union got together again that evening for a Dane Grey and Jan Morris. 1st XV (1A) title with KBHS, but selected • Paul Thomson played for the Blues for dinner attended by Sir John Graham (‘92 to represent Auckland in the TNZ Top 4 several years, then played in Scotland Headmaster) and John Morris, along with competition and winning the NZ Top 4 by for a few years, followed by several 1st XV parents, wives and partners. Do you wish to beating Napier BHS in the final. years in Japan The following day they attended the advertise in Ad Augusta? The team also toured Japan for two • Hayden Scown was in the Waikato King’s game and completed the weekend weeks, developing a great camaraderie squad before departing overseas to with a court session in Windsor Castle High Reach a circulation of over 7500? which still exists today. Scotland first, then Japan Court in Parnell under the careful control Contact us on 09 623 5639 A number of players continued with • Elliot Hira played in South Africa with of Haydn Stephens, who had come from or [email protected] their rugby football careers: a notable famous Springbok, Chester Australia especially for the reunion. or www.ags.school.nz/adaugusta • Jeremy Stanley was an All Black Williams, and for the Auckland Maori Everyone thoroughly enjoyed them- • Matt Phillips played for Italy and scored provincial side for a number of years selves and are committed to future reunions. Omar Mazharullah, Dane Grey and Rajiv Sharma.

page 26 | Auckland Grammar School | www.ags.school.nz Ad Augusta | October 2012 | page 27 News of Old Boys FWW Rhodes Memorial Scholar practised law as a Crown Prosecutor Andrew Britton ’99 was recently in New Plymouth and greater Taranaki. is in Te Awamutu and he also manages a past New Zealand Alpine Club president, awarded a FWW Rhodes Memorial Prior to that, he studied Law and Arts at dairy business in South Canterbury. John Peter has been mountain climbing since Scholarship to assist in his forthcoming the University of Auckland, graduating will be in charge of taking the world’s he was a student at Grammar and was studies at the University of Oxford. in 2009. fourth largest dairy company forward in in the guard of honour at Sir Edmund He has also been awarded a Spencer its second decade of life. Hillary’s funeral. Mason Travelling Scholarship in Law. Developing biofuels for BP From October, Andrew will be Having graduated Bachelor in Chemical Guildford School of Acting Prestigious University Programme studying towards an MSc in Criminology Engineering from Auckland, Arjan Chris Blackburn ’03 was recently Tushar Garg ’07 was accepted into the and Criminal Justice out of Green Abeynaike ’98 pursued research in accepted into the prestigious Guildford University of Pennsylvania’s Jerome Templeton College with a research sustainable technologies at Cambridge School of Acting in Surrey England. Fisher Programme in Management and component focusing on improving the University. After obtaining a PhD degree Chris is one of about 30 students a year Technology. Only 50 people get accepted sentencing process for young adult last year, he took up a role with BP in picked by the school out of a multitude into this programme each year. offenders in New Zealand. the UK. His current placement is at a BP of hopefuls. At the moment Chris works For the last three years, Andrew has research centre investigating biofuels. at Q Theatre part-time and plans to stay Queen’s Birthday and on in Britain once his formal studies have Diamond Jubilee Honours Mark Warner. been completed. • John Thomas ’57 MNZM for services John Wilson ‘78. to surf lifesaving Fellow of the Royal Society Conquering Mount Everest • Ian McKinnon ’60 QSM for services to Mark Warner ’66 Head Prefect 1969 has Leavers of 2012 New Fonterra Chairman Peter Cammell ’74 recently returned from athletics been elected Fellow of the Royal Society. John Wilson ’78 joined Fonterra’s board climbing Mount Everest – the 37th New • Gerald Rea ’48 QSM for services to Mark is currently Professor of Theoretical Special Membership Deal in 2003 and will take over the role of Zealander to achieve this feat. A trained the community Physics, Cavendish Laboratory, chairman in December. His family farm rock and mountain climbing instructor and University of Cambridge. The Royal Society has been in existence since 1660 For just $350, you can give your son/grandson/guardian child in his final and Auckland Grammar School has had year at Grammar the chance to join the Association for life. nine members. Their names can be read on the Honours Board in the Heritage This is a highly discounted rate (Life Membership usual price is $600) for Room of the Library. which your son gets to enjoy all the membership benefits, including but

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page 28 | Auckland Grammar School | www.ags.school.nz Ad Augusta | October 2012 | page 29 Philip Leslie Bardwell OBE ’34, Grammar Obituaries Commander RNZN. Philip served on a Upcoming total of 12 Royal Navy ships and 11 New Families Zealand Navy ships and bases. He pursued The Aimer family an onshore naval career at Philomel and Events Alice Aimer (neé Haselden) played during this period he was Aide-de-Camp to AGSOBA Dinner an early part in another long running the Governor General. After retiring from Wednesday 24 October Grammar family, as one of the few girls the Navy, Philip worked as the Registrar at Eden Park 6.30pm who attended Auckland Grammar School Hamilton Teachers College until 1978. in Symonds Street before Auckland Girls Challenge Regatta The younger generation, from left: Nick Kelly, Billy Stanley-Harris, Jim Aimer, Tom Kelly, Grammar School finally opened in 1907. John Haigh QC ’60. As a barrister he Tuesday 27 November Jake Stanley-Harris and Simon Stanley-Harris. Her husband, Ken Aimer, the fifth of an tackled some of the country’s biggest and Ponsonby Cruising Club 1pm eventual 13 brothers and sisters was also With two other young architects, to gain a BE (Mechanical) from Auckland most difficult cases. His most recent cases an Old Boy, a few years ahead of her in the he formed the prominent New Zealand and an MBA from Paris, and later to pursue included work on the royal commission of Leavers’ Lunch class of 1904. architectural practice Grierson, Aimer & an MA at Columbia in NY. inquiry into the Pike River mining disaster and Wednesday 5 December Alice and Ken’s son, Hugh was class Draffin, which enjoyed numerous awards: The current generations have all the Ports of Auckland industrial stand-off. Ellerslie Events Centre 12 noon of 1939. Their only grandson, Simon, was probably their best known building is the embraced the Grammar experience, with class of ’79, and all their six great grandsons Auckland War Memorial Museum in the numerous prefects and keen sportsmen: Lindsay Drummond ’26, possibly Prize Giving Past President of the AGSOBA are either Old Boys or currently at Grammar. Auckland Domain. Nick, Simon, Tom, Jake and Jim all playing Grammar’s most senior Old Boy, died at Thursday 6 December 9am Peter Bissett ’38. To round things out, their nephews Don and In earlier life he was a keen and rugby enthusiastically and with some the age of 98. Lindsay was the son of Peter and their grandson-in-law Kip were successful rower, sometime captain of the success. Tom and Jake were also noted John Peter Bissett ’38 was a loyal servant James Drummond, Headmaster 1922–28. ANZAC Day also Old Boys. St. George’s Rowing Club, and throughout runners/adventure racers, and Bill and Jim of Grammar for many years. He volunteered Wednesday 25 April 2013 Ken went on to study architecture at his life he was an avid yachtsman. He are currently dedicated members of the his skills as a Chartered Accountant from Murray Anderson ’45. Member of 1st Did you serve in WWII? Are you Auckland University College and London served in the infantry in France during the Grammar rowing community. Nick went on 1949 until 1970 in the role of Secretary Soccer and Cricket XIs 1948. He spent willing and able to be a wreath bearer University School of Architecture in Great War, and served in NZ in WWII as an to study architecture at The University of of AGSOBA. In the 1960s, Peter’s most of his adult life in Brisbane and the at the 2013 service? England, and became an Associate of the officer in RNZEME. Ken died in 1960 and Auckland while Simon and Tom are currently professional expertise was vital to the Gold Coast. He was a Senior Audit Partner Royal Institute of British Architects, and a Alice in 1990. studying law and commerce and law and financing of the Centennial building project. for Coopers and Lybrand. For further information on any of these Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts and of At Grammar, Hugh became a prefect arts respectively at Otago and Jake is In 1972 he served as President of the events, please contact Angela Coe the NZ Institute of Architects. and distinguished himself as a marksman currently a sailing coach in America. AGSOBA. He was always a keen supporter Kenneth Kendall ’43 was one of New in Augusta House ph 09 623 5639 or and University Entrance Scholar: in those of Auckland Grammar School and treasured Zealand’s foremost bronze sculptors. [email protected] war years, school cadets with drill and his three years as a student here. Ken exhibited all around the world shooting training were a big feature of and his commissions included a 1994 school life. Robert Noel Kirkpatrick ’38 Auckland set of bronzes depicting scenes from Reunions 2013 Hugh attended university in Auckland Grammar School was always very special Shakespeare plays for the Globe Theatre and Canterbury and graduated BE to Prefect and Augusta Fellow Noel London and two life-size statues of 60 Year Reunion (Electrical), later also studying commerce Kirkpatrick. During his time at the School students for Diocesan School for Girls. Class of ‘53 and gaining a BCom from Victoria he excelled as an athlete. He played in Thursday 7 March Dinner University. His early career featured the 1st XV for two years. The 1942 side Thomas Norman Barton QSM, JP ‘32 50 Year Reunion extensive involvement in developing New was regarded as one of the School’s Adam A Beltowski ‘03 Class of ‘63 Zealand’s electricity infrastructure, and later finest teams. He initially played on the Colin C Blow ‘34 Thursday 21 March Cocktails he held senior management roles. Hugh wing, but was later transferred to loose William R Brokenshire ‘41 died in 2002. forward where he could capitalise on his Bruce B Catchpole ‘39 40 Year Reunion Ken and Alice’s grandson Simon left strength and speed. Noel’s support of Donald Alexander Clark ‘50 Class of ‘73 Kenneth Walter Aimer. Grammar after only four years, and went on Hugh Kenneth Aimer circa 1939. and attendance at Grammar functions Eric Cowling ’39 Prefect 1943 Thursday 8 August Cocktails will be sorely missed. He was a staunch Terence Frogley ‘52 Grammar Man. Phil Hills ‘45 30 Year Reunion Aimer Family Grammarians Tree: Brian Ralph Hunt ’48 Augusta Fellow Class of ‘83 Thursday 22 August Cocktails Alice Aimer (nee Haselden) ‘07 Ken Aimer ‘04 (Roy Aimer) Graham William Crawshaw QSM ’45 Noel C Kelly ‘35 was a radical educationalist who spent Brian Sydney Lendrum ‘34 If you are an Old Boy of one of these years teaching reading skills to at-risk Jack Leyland ‘35 Hugh Aimer ‘39 W. Don Aimer ‘44 E. Peter Aimer ‘48 years and would like to be involved boys. He was best known for the Reading John W McDonald ‘45 in assisting the Development Office for Rascals programme which he ran Owen Munro ‘35 with reunion organisation, finding (Jane Aimer) (Margaret Aimer) C. Kip Stanley-Harris ‘73 (Anne Aimer) Simon Aimer ‘79 with his wife at Windy Ridge Boys Farm Ralph E Rabone ‘42 ‘lost’ Old Boys or getting your in Warkworth, spurred on by a strong Howard Arthur Sexton ’36 Prefect 1941 classmates together, we would Simon Stanley-Harris ‘04 Jim Aimer ‘11 Christian belief. The camps offered Peter C Sheffield ‘31 appreciate your help. Please call the Nicholas Kelly ‘00 Jake Stanley-Harris ‘06 an alternative learning programme for Alan M Smith ‘34 Development Office on 09 623 5639 Thomas Kelly ‘06 Bill Stanley-Harris ‘10 boys marginalised by the mainstream Peter W Thomas ‘67 or email [email protected] education system. Milton Webber ‘46

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