May 2014 Ad Augusta

Work begins on our new classroom block

AUCKLAND GRAMMAR SCHOOL MAGAZINE Contents

The Headmaster...... Page 3

Report from the Board...... Page 4

Project Augusta 2015: The School’s new classroom block...... Page 5

Academic: University Entrance Scholars and Scholarships 2013...... Page 6 It is the intangible that truly weaves the magic associated

Academic: Top CIE Scholars 2013 and profile on 2013 Dux BC Cho...... Page 7 with ‘The Grammar Way’... the tone that is set daily by our

Sports: Round Up...... Page 8 young men, the spirit that permeates and the pride that

Sports: New Zealand Representatives...... Page 10 exists in being part of Auckland Grammar School.

Sports: Cricket World Cup Assembly...... Page 11

Arts: Polyfest and the School Production, Sweeney Todd...... Page 12 Arts: Conroy Hu Music Diploma and Global Game Jam success...... Page 13 The Headmaster Events: Grammar King’s Rugby Dinner and Art Expo...... Page 14

Academic Endowment Fund: Focus on Bequests...... Page 16 y congratulations to our young you extensively is the pride, spirit and The same group of young men also Mmen and staff on an outstanding tone that are part of Grammar life. It is gained 24 Top of New Zealand or Top of Academic Endowment Fund: Grammar goes Global...... Page 17 start to 2014. With an extended twelve- my belief that it is these factors along the World awards in the November 2013 week term to start the year, a lot has with our values in action that truly define Cambridge examinations. Foundation Trust: Campaign Report and list of Donors...... Page 18 been achieved. Auckland Grammar School today. Overall, when our Cambridge Parent Portal and Health Centre...... Page 19 I offer a warm welcome to new The volume of significant International Examination results parents, to Old Boys whose sons have achievements this year, like many before are added to the NCEA grades, the International Students and Career Planning ...... Page 20 started at Grammar this year and of it, has been phenomenal and is reflected combined 2013 pass rates were: Form course to all current parents, friends of in this magazine. We can sometimes 5 (Year 11) 87%, Form 6 (Year 12) 88%, Staff: Manoj Daji, Rachel Fenton and Blair Heaton, John Kirby...... Page 21 Grammar who support and endorse our take these for granted because of their Form 7 (Year 13) 87% and University 2014 Term Dates, Prefects, Tree Planting and Examination Entry and Fees...... Page 22 style of educating young men, commonly frequency and the expectation that our Entrance 86%. Our 2013 cohorts ranged known as ‘The Grammar Way’. young men will perform at the highest from 470 in Form 7 to 550 in Form 5. While the Auckland Grammar level nationally or internationally. Project Augusta 2015 which School way of being is well defined and With academic achievement our features on the front cover is an exciting Old Boys’ News clearly articulated in writing, it is my primary goal, we do know there is development for the School – a building Letter from OBA President John Chisholm...... Page 23 observation that it is the intangible that widespread interest in how our young project that supports our continued truly weaves the magic associated with men performed in 2013. We recognise desire to progress rigorous academic Old Boys Project: Taj Mahal Fundraiser...... Page 24 ‘The Grammar Way’. After 18 months that in the media their success is achievement. We hope you will be able in my role as Headmaster, a lasting somewhat suppressed because to support the project in whatever way 2013 Augusta Awardees...... Page 25 impression in my mind is the tone that achievement is across two qualification is possible. ANZAC Day Service and Old Boy Matthew Metcalfe’s Gallipoli project...... Page 26 is set daily by our young men, the spirit pathways. Confusion is generated There is no doubt in my mind that that permeates and the pride that exists when the media grossly misrepresent the Grammar community wants us to 124-year-old reports rediscovered and Old Boys at the Commonwealth Games.... Page 27 in being part of Auckland Grammar academic achievement at schools like continually raise the bar in all facets School. ours that use Cambridge as its dominant of school life. We are focused on Old Boys’ Golf, Tennis, Rowing and Hockey...... Page 28 While I congratulate our young men qualification pathway. developing all young men in our care, Overseas Reunions: Melbourne, Sydney, UK and USA...... Page 29 for what they have done in the year to For your understanding, Auckland while holding tight to the Auckland date and how they have done it, there Grammar School students achieved: Grammar School values that have stood News of Old Boys...... Page 30 is of course an obligation to match or 152 NZQA Scholarship passes; 2 Top of the test of time. Editor surpass the deeds of the past so that Subject in NZ Awards; 1 of the 10 Premier Amanda Harkness Regular Reunions...... Page 32 they “leave the jersey in a better place.” Scholar Awards (BC Cho) and 7 of the Per Angusta, Ad Augusta. The Ad Augusta is a key publication 60 Outstanding Scholarship Awards. Contact Details Calendar of Forthcoming Events...... Page 34 that provides you, our extended Grammar students gained over 10% Editor Obituaries...... Page 35 Grammar community, with a synopsis of the 70 top awards for the country. Ad Augusta of the school year. In itself it plays a vital Scholarship examinations are based on Auckland Grammar School role in recording the School’s history NCEA syllabi and all but one of the 152 Tim O’Connor Private Bag 99930 together with the Chronicle and the Scholarship passes were gained by young Headmaster Newmarket Special thanks to the Grammar Media Group for their photography: School List. What we can’t share with men studying Cambridge syllabi. Auckland 1149 FG Bruinsma Fogerty 7C Leader, BAT Marr 7F1, JF Huang 6G Senior Leader, D Chen 6B Email: [email protected] Senior Leader, MH Kim 6E, JH Liu 5B, NJ Coombe 5E, HZ Malik 5F, A Jeyashankar 4D, WM Lorimer 4K, H Seo 3A, FA Montero 3D and T Mohanraj 3H. Ad Augusta | May 2014 | page 3 Project Augusta 2015 Report from the Board underway elcome to all students for the quality of teachers. Schools rugby. I encourage you to become W 2014 school year, whether you are The Academic Endowment Fund involved in this celebration, taking place in n what is the most ambitious new returning to continue your studies or are remains the prime focus of the efforts June, which recognises almost 120 years Ibuilding project the School has embarking upon your Grammar career. I by the Foundation Trust to build financial of competition with our greatest rivals. undertaken, work has begun on a new encourage you to take the opportunities security and independence for the The Board continues to review the classroom block adjacent to our historic on offer, and strive to fulfil your potential. School. Awards made from that Fund effects of current enrolment legislation on Main Block. We look forward to your contribution to each year recognise the outstanding skill our ability to operate the School at the high The three-story building will house the School. and endeavour of a number of teachers standards we desire, while observing the 12 new state-of-the-art classrooms (four May I also welcome all parents. in a variety of subjects. By keeping appropriate health and safety requirements per level), three teacher resource rooms Grammar has a long and proud history these excellent men and women in the for our students and staff. This is and a Tuck Shop with outdoor seating of exceptional parental involvement and classroom we can continue to offer our becoming increasingly difficult given the for students. assistance, which has been continued students the high quality of education that current and forecast growth for Auckland, Linked to the Main Block by way of a during Term 1. We know that we can rely is expected. the accelerating demand for places in the bridge to the upper level, with provision on this support for the remainder of the A major initiative in terms of School, the potential implications of the to link to the Science Block at some year, and acknowledge that without it, maintaining and enhancing the School’s Auckland Council Unitary Plan, and our stage in the future, the building will Artist’s impression of the new classroom block, designed by Architectus. the range of co-curricular activities and primary focus on academia is the imminent inability to restrict the roll to counter these provide ease of access for students and learning support resources which are construction of a new classroom block. issues. We continue to discuss these teachers in all weather and will cut down classrooms on the upper field and upon If you would like to support enjoyed by so many of the young men, The three-storey, 12 classroom building matters with the Government, both at an the current changeover time required their removal, this vacated area will be the School, or to arrange a visit could not be offered. We are grateful for will be constructed adjacent to our historic official and political level, to ensure that between classes. redeveloped. of the site and the display, please the work you do. Main Block and will replace the relocatable the values and ethos of the School are not “The new classroom block will With construction of the new contact Roger Hill, Director of A long and busy Term 1 has seen the classrooms next to the Old Boys’ Pavilion. diminished by those matters presently facilitate modern teaching practices, building having started, vehicle access Advancement, at [email protected]. Grammar values reflected in so many This has been an objective of the Board for outside our immediate control. while enabling the School to drive to the School campus is now limited and nz or by phoning 09 431 5514 areas of school life. We continue to some years, and I am pleased to announce May I reiterate the gratitude of the forward its focus on academic parking during the school day has been or 021 454 021. turn out more teams, across all sports, that following months of detailed planning, Board for the support the School enjoys excellence,” says Headmaster Tim relocated on a permanent basis to an than any other school in Auckland. Not design and consent applications, this from parents, Old Boys and all other O’Connor. “We’re excited about our upgraded area accessed from Barnett only do we compete at the elite level, project is underway. members of the Grammar community. We ability to position a new teaching facility Crescent. 3D view of each level but opportunities and competitions are As much as this is a ‘bricks and welcome your ongoing input. in the heart of our campus, as this will While the Ministry of Education will offered to young men of all abilities in each mortar’ project, we see this as a means promote effective teacher collaboration, be funding one third of the Project’s sport. Results across a range of summer of assisting our teachers to be more Per Angusta, Ad Augusta. enhance interactions between teachers total $6 million build cost as part of our sports have been outstanding. Music and effective by providing quality resources and students and minimise transition Property Funding allocation, the Board cultural endeavours continue to thrive, and facilities, which will promote effective between classes.” of Trustees is seeking support from the again providing a wide range of options teacher collaboration, enhance interactions The new classrooms will effectively Grammar community to assist with the for students. Underpinning all this activity between teachers and students and Jeff Blackburn replace the ‘O Block’ of prefabricated necessary additional funding. however is the core value of the School, to minimise transition time between classes. Chair AGS Board of Trustees provide a rigorous academic education for This project will require extensive Site Plan all of our students. support from the wider Grammar In 2013 the School was the top community as our funding entitlement performer nationally in the Cambridge from the Ministry of Education falls well International Examinations. Our students short of the costs of the contract. This achieved outstanding results in the is the unfortunate reality of successive National Scholarship Examinations with economic policies, but is something 152 individual scholarships, and our NCEA Grammar has successfully dealt with on results were solid and, in many cases, numerous occasions in the past. We look represented an improvement upon the forward to your support and contributions previous year. The Board believes it is for this essential teaching facility. important to support the Headmaster A highlight of this year’s sporting and staff in continuing to push these activities at the School will be the annual achievements to an even higher level this Rugby fixture with King’s College to year. To do this, we aim to build upon the celebrate over 200 games between two excellent foundations already in place, of the strongest and most long-standing both in terms of teaching facilities and the opponents in New Zealand Secondary Jeff Blackburn, Chair AGS Board of Trustees.

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Scholarship Results 2013 ast year, Grammar students Lachieved the School’s best ever results with 152 students earning a New Zealand Scholarship. The NZQA monetary awards for 2013 are: • 10 students achieved Premier Awards • 60 students achieved Outstanding Scholar Awards • 35 students achieved Top Subject University Entrance Scholars 2013 Scholar Awards Back Row: JH Kenrick, YTD Lam, FJ Boswell, D Purushotham, WH Allen 4th Row: C Yi, Headmaster Tim O’Connor and former Headmaster John Morris with a group of Grammar’s top Cambridge Scholars. Congratulations to the School’s top DJ Gosha, R He, CF Lin, DZJ Liang, AE Fyfe, WK Vailahi, TJWM Burns, Y Liu, ZH Liu, Scholarship achievers: Premier HE Tombleson, O Jin 3rd Row: X Ning, H Zheng, JB Hennayaka, J Bagadam, D Xu, BC Cho;Outstanding Scholar Awards H Liang, AJ Yanagisawa, DK Cho, B Garg, S Gorgiovski, D Shao, TJC Corrick, PH Leung Top Scholars in CIE 2013 Top in New Zealand J Amrute, S Gorgiovski, A Johnston, 2nd Row: SDV Lala, H Lin, J Kuo, TB Rapson, JH Yoo, KN Ghate, SCB Fraser, JS Ng, J Kenrick, Y Lam, N Shah and H Zhang; ZY Zhang, AR Winstanley, PC Jung, HJF Blackburne Front Row: DD Wen, R Sood, he group of young men listed below were amongst BC Cho A Level Chemistry Top Subject Scholar Awards BC Cho H Zhang, Mr MP Vella (Deputy Headmaster), IL Gamage, Mr AJ Blackburn (Chairman of Tthe top Cambridge academic students from 2013 and BC Cho AS Level Spanish Language Earth & Space Science and J Kenrick Board of Trustees), BC Cho, Mr TM O’Connor (Headmaster), BK Stables, Mr WD Moore played a key part in earning Grammar its position as the top DD Wen AS Level Biology (Deputy Headmaster), AM Johnston, JM Amrute, JLT Chieng. Absent: TJ Sun, B Xie, Classical Studies performing Cambridge School in New Zealand. NM Peek A Level Art & Design: Graphic Design H Lee, DC Shen, SJ Chung, N Shah, P Rakpanitmanee, LBB Wijesinghe. ND Shah A Level Physics Top in World RYA Siow IGCSE Physics University Scholarships 2013 AM Johnston A Level Classical Studies AH Huang (1st =) AS Level Mathematics ASB Community Awards AM Greer, Kelliher Charitable Trust Scholarship Overseas University Acceptance High Achievement J Huang, AEF Krofcheck, CP Moses and C Yi FJ Boswell, ZJE Thomas and MK van Wijk The School has been informed of the BK Stables AS Level Thinking Skills JL Hart AS Level Latin University of Auckland Scholarship PriceWaterhouseCoopers FJ Boswell following students being accepted to overseas CY Xu (1st =) AS Level Mathematics KY He IGCSE Foreign Language Japanese BC Cho, JH Morreau and TB Rapson universities. The * indicates the university they D Lee (1st =) AS Level Mathematics NM Peek AS Level History of Art Russell McVeagh School Leavers’ Law have chosen to attend: University of Auckland Chancellor’s Award Scholarship AM Johnston and TG Probert IL Gamage AS Level Accounting S Huang AS Level Japanese Language University of Melbourne for Top Maori and Pacific Scholars HX Wang (1st =) IGCSE Mathematics (without coursework) Sir George Elliot Tertiary Scholarship CW Thompson* and SDV Lala* WK Vailahi JWR Soh IGCSE Design & Technology Best Across 4 International AS Levels YTD Lam Trinity College International Scholarship University of Auckland Academic Unitec MA Wright, JP Kernohan and AL Ioane University of Melbourne SDV Lala JL Hart AS Level Economics JL Hart Excellence Award H Zhang JL Hart AS Level French Language Victoria University Excellence Scholarship Monash University Melbourne IL Gamage* University of Auckland Jubilee Scholarship KZ Huang (1st =) IGCSE Combined Science Best Across 3 International A Levels FJ Boswell, MJK Fraser and JH Kenrick University of New South Wales J Bagadam* NR Johanson and AJ Muliaga MT Chang (1st =) AS Level Mathematics BC Cho Victoria Achievers Scholarship Australian National University DC Shen* University of Auckland, Edward Connelly RHJ Puketapu and B Xie* Faculty of Engineering Entry Level Undergraduate Scholarship SF Lowe University of Waikato Vice-Chancellor’s University of Sydney JM Amrute, Academic Excellence School Leavers SJ Chung*, IL Gamage, SDV Lala, JM Leggat*, Top Scholar BC Cho University of Auckland Faculty of Law Scholarship MD Kenrick TB Rapson* and BK Stables* Entry Level Scholarship AM Johnston Auckland Junior Rugby Foundation University of Sydney Outstanding AUT University Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships R Harris, R Ioane, S Stevenson Achievement Scholarship JM Amrute, wins inaugural Award Scholarship NM Peek and B Wilson SJ Chung, IL Gamage, SDV Lala & TB Rapson 013 Dux BC Cho is the seventh in Parliament on May 7, where the Top AUT University Significant Student Fletcher Building Employee Educational University of Sydney Deans Entry student in the history of the School Scholar for 2013 will be named. Scholarship LS Posesione Fund Scholarship JL Chieng Scholarship BK Stables* 2 to top the Honours Board for two years What is remarkable about BC Cho AUT Undergraduate Full Fee Scholarship ACSNZ Play Atlantic University Georgia Institute of Technology in a row. is his commitment to extracurricular (Engineering) HJA Whelan Scholarship MEA Wylie D Purushotham* Princeton University BC Cho* In external examinations, this young activities as well as academia. He was Massey University Academy of Sports ACSNZ John Morris Scholarship BC Cho Scholarship FG Wilson Boston University AM Greer* man earned many accolades. His in the Symphony Orchestra, Virtuosi, Dr Ken Radall Scholarship Cambridge Awards included Best Across played football and social squash, was Massey University College of Business ND Shah and BK Stables Cornell University J Li Captains Club Leadership Award LJ Francis University of California (UCLA) AM Greer 3 A Levels, Top in NZ in Spanish AS and leader of The Rock, actively involved RM Grant Memorial Bursary in Law Top in NZ Chemistry A Level, while in with Habitat for Humanity, debating, Otago University Academic Excellence AM Johnston Caltech JM Amrute* Scholarship IL Gamage and ND Shah the NZQA Scholarship Examinations he Spanish debating, Asian Cultural Group WE Brown Scholarship Duke University JM Amrute Otago University Leaders of Tomorrow Japanese Government MEXT Scholarship earned five Outstanding Scholarships tutoring, Taw Kwon Do (black belt) JM Amrute and IL Gamage Former Grammar Headmaster, Scholarship TB Rapson J Lee and two further scholarships, earning and represented New Zealand in the Abbott Watson Scholarship John Morris, presents BC Cho with NZICA Leading Light Scholarship JM Amrute, IL Gamage and TB Rapson Osaka University J Lee* a Premier Scholar Award (awarded to Mathematical Olympiad teams (2012 and the inaugural ACSNZ John Morris JM Amrute the top 10 students in the country). He 2013), NZ Young Physicists Tournament Noel Burnett Scholarship K Ghate, University of Michigan AM Greer Scholarship as New Zealand’s top IPENZ Engineering Scholarship JM Amrute AM Johnston, JH Kenrick and H Zhang University of Cardiff A De Villiers will receive this Award at a ceremony and NZ Chemistry Olympiad programme. performing A Level student.

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Athletics Grammar athletes competing for Auckland at the North Island Championships in Masterton excelled themselves. In total, our team of 17 athletes won 19 medals, including nine golds. Sam Ulufonua won the Senior shot and discus while Metuaiviivitoa Herman won the Intermediate discus with a huge personal best of over 50 metres. Kaynan Sitiene-Tua was 3rd in the Under 16 shot and Arthur Lin was also a bronze medal winner in the Intermediate javelin with another lifetime best throw. In the jumps, Hamish Kerr retained The Grammar 1st XI cricket team after their games against King’s College. The Premier 1 Disc Ultimate squad after winning the Auckland Championship final. Conal Wilson wins the 3000m title, his senior boys’ high jump title from 2013 Grammar’s fourth in a row. with another excellent clearance at 2.01 gained bronze in the Senior event. McIlraith victory was achieved against traditional for its newer players. Special thanks to Golf 4 under par. Jordan Loof anchored the metres. Dale Mahlagwai placed a very and Fitzsimons ran very well for silver in the rivals Westlake Boys’ High School. Mr Buckingham for his organisation and Grammar was victorious at the recent team to victory with an excellent 2 under close 4th in the senior triple jump and Open 4x400 relay. Captain Ben Rainger has been the main coaching of Grammar Ultimate, and also Auckland Premier Golf competition. par, giving them a 9 shot victory over a appears to have found his sporting niche. In the middle distance events, contributor with the bat and it was very to those senior players who made the After a tough season of close games very promising Massey team that will In the Junior division, Joshua Shih was Alex Morreau won the Intermediate pleasing to see Henry King get his name tournament such a success. resulting in wins against Lynfield, St almost certainly be favourites for next outstanding as he took bronze in the triple 800 metres with a big personal best on the cricket Honours Board with a Kentigern, Macleans and Ormiston year’s title. The team is now looking jump with yet another personal best and of 1:58.61, while Michael Dawson did 6-wicket haul against Westlake. Both Distance College and a close loss to King’s to qualify for the National Schools Golf then won the hurdles in a very fast time a similar job on the Senior field and these young men were recently selected The Auckland Secondary Schools College, Grammar had to deal with the Championship. of 11.86 seconds, just shy of the record. was rewarded with yet another superb in the Auckland Secondary Schools team. 3000m Championships were held in challenge of Westlake Boys’ in the semi- Grammar was well represented and personal best of 1:54.12. In one of the mid-March at King’s College, with finals. Westlake put up a solid showing Rowing rewarded in the sprints. Third former last events on the programme, the Senior Disc Ultimate Grammar distance athlete Conal Wilson but Grammar managed a comfortable At the recent Maadi Cup Rowing Marcel Connal won the Junior 100 and 1500, Guy Kilmister ran an especially fine The Grammar Disc Ultimate team secured taking out the Senior Boys 2014 title. victory in the end. Regatta, Grammar secured four medals. was third in the 200, Cameron McIlraith race to secure the bronze medal with a the National title. The inaugural New This is the fourth time in a row The final between Massey High The senior eight made the A final; ran well for silver in the Intermediate 400 great personal best of 3:58.10, one of the Zealand Secondary Schools Disc Ultimate Grammar has won the title and each School and Grammar was held at however it was the Under 16 and Under while Liam Fitzsimons was an extremely fastest metric miles by a Grammar athlete Championships were held in Taupo on time, to a Wilson brother. Declan won Manukau Golf Club. Mitchell McLean set 15 crews who made the podium. With close 4th in the Senior 400, with a lifetime for many years. March 24–25, with Grammar entering in 2011, setting the Auckland record of the tone for the day with a birdie on the real strength in these crews, the future best of 50.31 seconds. AWD athlete two teams. The first day went smoothly 8:34.11 (which still stands) and Finn won first hole and his partnership with Ryan for rowing looks very exciting. At the Kieran Lane won the 400 and was a most Cricket for the Premier 1 team, with convincing the title twice, in 2012 and 2013. Steven resulted in final scores of 2 under end of the regatta, Matthew Hamilton creditable second in the 200, again with a The 1st XI ended the term with the wins in all their pool games and the and 1 under par respectively, testament was chosen for a North Island trial and personal best. outright lead in the 2-day championship quarter-final match. The semi-final against Futsal to the intelligent and quality golf they Matthew Wylie was selected for a New Grammar contributed well to Auckland’s competition. The side had secured 1st Avondale saw Grammar win 15–1. Grammar competed in the National played. Zealand junior trial. The School has medal haul in the relays; Connal and Shih innings points against Sacred Heart The competition became more Secondary School Futsal tournament on In the top pairing, George Helsby received several comments from the gained silver in the Junior 4x100, McIlraith College and unfortunately an outright serious in the final against second-seed March 25–27. This was the second time was regularly driving well over 300 public for the outstanding manner in and Lin did a similar job in the Intermediate opportunity was lost when day two was Westlake. A slow start gave Westlake a we had entered the senior tournament metres and backing this up with brilliant which they represented Grammar, both race while Mahlagwai, Fitzsimons and Kerr rained off. In the final round, a superb three-point lead and the combination of and the first time for the junior team. Both putting for a best score of the day of on and off the water. a strong wind and hard defence led to a teams qualified for their quarter-finals. low scoring game. After 60 minutes the The senior team lost their quarter-final score was 7–5 to Westlake, in a game to but ended the National tournament in 5th 8. However Grammar kept its composure place. The junior team won their quarter- and showed great skill and teamwork to final but were unsuccessful in their semi- hold Westlake off for three match points, final, finishing 4th overall. Both teams taking out the championship 8–7, in what proved to be extremely competitive and was a very exciting match. The team also many of the players are now in contention won the Spirit Award for sportsmanship for the Auckland regional representative and fair play, an important part of the teams. Sung Joon Kim 6F1 stood out for game given that Ultimate is played his outstanding goal keeping and was without referees. awarded the Golden Gloves Trophy for the The Premier 2 team placed eighth entire tournament. Sam Ulufonua, winner of the senior shot at the North Island Championships. overall – a very creditable performance Grammar’s Senior Eight racing in the Repechage at the Maadi Cup. (Photo courtesy of Fairfax Media).

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Special Olympics Meet Nathan Sheldrick, Dale Li, Joshua Cricket World Urqhuart-Hay, Joesph Callesen, Tom Bennison and captain Kieran Lane all Cup visit performed to the highest level in both track and field events at the Special ormer Black Cap and Grammar Old Olympics Athletics Meet held at Mount F Boy Dion Nash was guest speaker at Smart Stadium on March 22. a special Cricket World Cup Assembly in All competitors finished within the late March. top seven and special congratulations to Dion spoke of his school years at those boys who achieved first places, Grammar and encouraged students to with Grammar’s Special Olympics team make the most of their time at school and proving once again their dominance in the to be the best they can be. He also shared Athletics arena. his memories of previous Cricket World Cups before presenting the School’s 1st XI Swimming cricket team with their caps. Other Grammar Greats Grammar Old Boy Dion Nash with 1st XI Vice Captain Luke Guilford (on left) and Nine Grammar swimmers took part in the Dion started at Grammar in 1988 and Shawn Hicks ‘09 represented New 1st XI Captain and Deputy Head Prefect New Zealand Secondary Schools Open played on both the 1st XV Rugby team Zealand in the recent Under 19 World Ben Rainger. Water Swimming Championships held at and 1st XI Cricket team the following Cup in the UAE playing as a batting all Waikanae Beach in Gisborne. year. Mr G Syms, 1989 1st XI coach, rounder. He was joined in this side by On a fine sunny day with a challenging noted that Nash “was most severe on two other Grammar Old Boys, Dane We would like to thank the following 3–5 foot surf, the early events showed Grammar’s Senior A1 tennis team finished 3rd in the finals at Nationals. bowling attacks and a delight to watch.” Watson and Kyle Jamieson, both of From left: Nathan Metzger, Antonio Valero, Cameron Philpot (captain) and Sam Jeffries. parents and friends of Grammar who the benefits of reading the surf and those A right-arm fast medium bowler, whom finished school in 2012. have given up their time to assist and competitors who did so achieved good the 6 finals. Unseeded Intermediate Petar strong for St Kentigern, winning 7–2. Dion took 93 Test wickets in a career James Neesham ‘04 had a breakout support our cricket teams: results. Grammar’s swimmers were Gorgiovski did well to make both his finals. The Senior A1 qualified for the spanning from 1992 to 2001, which season for the New Zealand side as an Raj Sharma, Mike Stephens, competing in the Under 14 and Under 16 All three A1 teams made it to the Nationals in Auckland that were held included 32 Tests and 81 One-Day all rounder of real promise, recording a Andrew Edwards, Chris Black, boys divisions and all swimmers coped final of the Auckland competition after during Week 9. As 3rd seeds, Grammar Internationals (ODIs) for New Zealand. century on debut, hitting 137 not out Andrew Grigg, Dinesh Patel, with the conditions well. In the Under finishing unbeaten in the round robin just missed making the final and ended up He captained the Black Caps in 1999 alongside Brendan McCullum as he broke Richard Humphries, Richard Speir, 14s, Heremaia Murray came third in one play. The Senior A1 had a tense battle playing for 3rd against McGlashan College and represented New Zealand at the the New Zealand record. This success Ian Miller, Chris Coombe, of his first competitive forays in the surf, with Westlake but prevailed 7–2 to win and beating them after the team played Cricket World Cup in the same year in was recognised by him picking up a Andrew Maclean, Tony Driscoll, while Oscar Williams, using his wealth the trophy for the first time in four years. some excellent tennis – a very satisfying England, where New Zealand made the contract to play for the Delhi Daredevils in Annie James, Biju Dangwal, of experience from his surf lifesaving The Intermediate A1 lost 5–4 in a very outcome considering the strength of the semi-finals, playing Pakistan at Old Trafford. the Indian Premier League (IPL). Phil Wood, Andrew Durrans, background at Whangamata Beach, came tight contest and the Junior A1 proved too teams at the Nationals. After retiring from first class cricket Brent Penrose, Rohit Khanna, fourth. In the Under 16s, Jack Anderson in 2002, Dion was named a Black Caps The ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 Paresh Patel, Prasant Gupta, came fifth and Angus Falconer sixth. selector in 2005. The Cup will be held in NZ and Australia Craig Roberts, Jane Attwood, New Zealand Representatives A video of highlights from the in February and March 2015. Auckland Bryan Megson, John Burton, Tennis Nick McLeay New Zealand Youth Development Waterpolo Team Assembly can be viewed on You Tube, is one of seven NZ host cities. There will Chetan Parekh, Polly and Ant Rainger Grammar is fielding 30 teams this year, Sam Simpson New Zealand 29er Sailing Team under the title ‘Cricket World Cup & be four matches at Eden Park, including and the Grammar Cricket Steering Unit slightly down on previous years but Phillip Hargraves New Zealand Secondary Schools Waterpolo Team Dion Nash visit Auckland Grammar’. 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page 10 | Auckland Grammar School | ags.school.nz Ad Augusta | May 2014 | page 11 > Arts < > Arts < Grammar Prestigious music competes diploma to Conroy Hu

ne of the School’s top musicians, Conroy won the Minister’s Plate at Polyfest OConroy Hu of 5B, was recently at Grammar in his 3rd form, playing rammar’s Kapahaka and Pasifika awarded the prestigious ABRSM Mendelssohn’s Rondo Capriccioso. Ggroups competed at the Auckland Diploma in Piano. Before starting at Grammar, he Polynesian Festival in mid-March, up The Associated Board of the Royal received the top mark in New Zealand against 26 other Secondary Schools in Schools of Music sends examiners for his Grade 8 piano exam, which he Division III. from the UK to test those sitting the sat in Year 8 (Form 2). He is currently Master in Charge of Kapahaka, diploma here in New Zealand and such preparing to compete in the Tauranga Mr Jacob Rehu, said the young men is the level of difficulty, just over 35% Performing Arts Society Competition. performed with great intensity and pass worldwide. Head of Music, Stuart Sherwood, enthusiasm. “Their entertaining routines With the Quick Study ‘sight reading’ says “Conroy shows a great depth of The Pasifika Group proved to be a crowd favourite at Polyfest. were clearly enjoyed by the audience, section of the exam, the student is talent and this is the reason we put him as three different groups performed a given just five minutes to study a into our top Chamber group: the Glinka Haka of support or Haka Tautoko at the previously unseen two-page piece of sextet. His playing on the Virtuosi tour in conclusion of the boys’ performance.” music before performing it. the Hong Kong Town Hall was superb.” Top pianist Conroy Hu 5B. The group’s efforts gained them a third placing for their Mau Rakau or Taiaha routine. Prefect’s game wins People’s Choice The next day, Grammar’s Pasifika Group represented the School on rammar Prefect and Media Group the Samoan stage, performing with G Leader Frederick Bruinsma Fogerty distinction and pride in front of a once and his team were chosen as one of the again very supportive crowd. Top 5 from more than 100 New Zealand Master in Charge of Pasifika, Mr developers who entered the Global Tala Elise, said that the group, made up Game Jam in January. Similar in concept of Maori, Cook Island, Niuean, Tongan, to the V 48-hour film challenge, the Samoan and one German, did very well. participants have 48 hours to create a “The group was a crowd favourite and game in teams, based on a theme which they have a lot of potential for next year.” is announced at the beginning. More than 9000 students from a Despite Frederick and his team record 62 schools from all over Auckland having the only two secondary school Denzel Wiki prepares for the Kapahaka Group’s performance. took to the stage for the festival. entrants amongst mostly industry professionals and a few Stage 3 Hadlow, Anton Elliot, Olivia Jordan, Ben university students, their team’s arcade Sweeney Todd Kidd, Ethan Luo, Alethea Lim, Edward game ‘Pigvane’ was a definite hit Moody, Naomi Allen and Benji Stuchberry with the Media Design School, Semi Frederick (left) with teammates Oscar and Chris beside their game’s arcade cabinet. his year Grammar and Epsom are committed to their roles and have Permanent Lab and audience voters. TGirls Grammar School will present brought a fresh approach to Sondheim’s The top five games are now touring “we then had just two weeks to weapon development and intelligent ‘Sweeney Todd, The Demon Barber of epic thriller,” says Director Anna New Zealand in purpose-built arcade complete the project. This isn’t long, characters which attack the player. Fleet Street’, which tells the story of the Richardson. cabinets as part of Chorus’s Cyber with the normal development timeframe Fast-paced and difficult, the team infamous Benjamin Barker, aka Sweeney Musical Director Peter Thomas Towns high-speed internet campaign. in the industry being around 12 months.” wanted to make sure it was enjoyable Todd, who sets up a barber shop in selected his orchestra in February and has “Having designed it within the 48-hour The action-based side-scroller game even for first-time players. “The controls London in a sinister partnership with his been working through the extremely hard competition period,” says Frederick, features randomly generated levels, had to be intuitive and responsive, and fellow tenant, Mrs Lovett. score with very talented musicians from the game had to have a good feel.” Rehearsals have been going both schools. The experience has been extremely well, with major and minor The seventy strong crew has been enlightening for this Grammar student, leads getting to know the eclectic and working on stage production; including who says it has showed him a different exciting cast of characters. set, lighting, make up, sound and props. side to software engineering than he With a cast of 40 involved in weekly has been used to, with his background Sweeney Todd, The Demon Barber rehearsals since February, the directors in website and app design. He says not of Fleet Street, Schools Edition have been impressed by the group’s only will he be taking part again next Raye Freedman Arts Centre May 17–24 energy, dedication and passion. “Our Anton Elliot, standing, plays Sweeney year, but he’ll encourage more of his Tickets at www.iticket.co.nz outstanding leads consisting of Olivia Todd with Ethan Luo as Judge. Test your skills online at pigvane.com friends along too.

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SUPER FRIDAY RAFFLE A LEGENDARY LUXURY DRAW YOUR CHANCE TO WIN A FIRST PRIZE VALUED AT $100,000 FROM A PRIZE POOL OF $160,000! PRIZES DONATED IN THE SPIRIT OF AUCKLAND GRAMMAR SCHOOL AND KING’S COLLEGE TRADITION OF RIVALRY AND CAMARADERIE.

$160,000 WORTH OF PRIZES!

EMIRATES & BWT DUBAI EXPERIENCE Emirates in conjunction with Business World Travel & the Bevin Family have donated four economy airfares to Dubai, plus 5 star accommodation for 5 nights, and a host of fun filled experiences. www.emirates.com | www.bwt.co.nz VALUE $21,000

THE FARM AT CAPE KIDNAPPERS The Robertson family have generously donated a two night stay for four guests staying in the two bedroom Owners Cottage at The Farm at Cape Kidnappers. Includes breakfast & dinner. This world renowned boutique lodge is set among 6,000 rolling acres with landscape views and a golf course world ranked at #41. A Celebrated Rivalry www.capekidnappers.com VALUE $20,585 PARTRIDGE JEWELLERS Auckland Grammar School and King’s College Specialists in rare exotic gems and some of the world’s most prestigious watch and jewellery brands, Partridge celebrate over 200 games of 1st XV Rugby Jewellers is offering an exclusive session with Nikki Partridge to design a bespoke ring. From first sketch to setting the stones, Nikki will create a one-off piece that’s 100 percent tailored for you or a loved one. Friday 13 June 2014, Vector Arena, 6.00pm –12.00am www.partridgejewellers.co.nz VALUE $12,000

WONDERFUL FIJI n Friday 13 June, Auckland Grammar School and King’s College Vomo Island Resort, Travel with Kidz & the Stephan family have generously collaborated to give you a wonderful Oinvite you to celebrate a shared history of over 200 Fiji holiday. This prize includes 4 economy-class flights to Fiji, 4 nights accommodation in the Hilton and two nights on glorious Vomo Island staying in two 2-bedroom villas. Includes all meals while on Vomo. 1st XV Games. www.vomofiji.com | www.bwt.co.nz VALUE $15,000 This dinner is the night before the infamous battle for the WAIHEKE WEEKENDER SUPER LUXURY HIDEAWAY at PANORAMA BAY ESTATE Cooper-Greenbank Cup and marks our shared history which has Enjoy a world-class holiday experience in Waiheke’s most sought after location (6 people for 2 nights) complimented bonded our two schools in rivalry and tradition for over 118 years. with the acclaimed dining experiences of Poderi Crisci and The Oyster Inn. Join parents, friends, old boys and girls, VIPs and well-known www.waihekeunlimited.co.nz VALUE $11,100

alumni for a black tie dinner that is about more than rugby. WAIRAKEI GOLF + SANCTUARY WITH HELICOPTER TRANSPORT TV3’s ‘7 Days’ will put on a one-off show, exclusively for this Thanks to Gary Lane - a golfing experience for four including carts at this championship golf course immersed in the natural beauty of a wildlife sanctuary. Return helicopter flights from Mechanics Bay. audience, with comedians backing either maroon or blue (we are www.wairakeigolfcourse.co.nz VALUE $10,000 expecting host Jeremy Corbett to be impartial!) PLUS! MCs James McOnie (Prime’s ‘Crowd Goes Wild’) and Grammar Stock Up at NEW WORLD REMUERA, Value $5,000; an ECC SHOPPING SPREE, Value $5,000; two Queen- Old Boy Scotty Stevenson (Sky Rugby) will keep the night humming stown luxury accommodation offerings thanks to the Masfen & Reeve families, Value $9,000 along, plus we have four ‘priceless’ items up for grabs at auction, as BUT THAT’S NOT ALL! well as ‘The Super Raffle’, with a first prize pool worth up to a cool Thank you to our many other supporters: Telecom, Dior, Fisher & Paykel, Poronui Ranch, an Awesome Warriors $100,000. Imagine if it was you that won the first prize package. Package, Micheal Overend Photography, Canon, Nourish Group, Kiwi Yachting, Bliss Reflexology & Lineastone. In the spirit of joining together, funds raised from the night will be split 50/50 between the two schools. Auckland Grammar TICKETS ON SALE IN MAY @ $100 PER TICKET School’s half will go towards sports and arts development and King’s College’s funds will go towards the rugby endowment fund. This is possible through the support of Craigs IP, First NZ Capital, Telecom and Sime Darby, along with Mondiale. Your dinner ‘grounds’ will be lit maroon on one side and blue Art Expo 2014 on the other, but if you have friends in both camps, then the gold section is for you; it’s the colour that both schools share. 5 – 7 September, Main Hall, Auckland Grammar School Come and enjoy first class entertainment, a delicious meal, a Supporting the Foundation Trust Academic Endowment Fund AUCKLAND GRAMMAR SCHOOL AND KING’S COLLEGE CONVEY THEIR SINCERE GRATITUDE TO range of premium beers and fine New Zealand wines and even a DJ THE GENEROUS DONORS WHO HAVE OFFERED SO MUCH TO HELP MAKE THE SUPER FRIDAY and rugby pitch dance floor for later on in the evening. LUXURY RAFFLE LEGENDARY. PLEASE SHOW THEM YOUR SUPPORT AND LOYALTY TOO. Preview Evening (Ticketed event) Sunday 7 September There are only 60 tables of 10 available for each school at this Friday 5 September 9am–1pm (Free admission) unforgettable event, so be sure to secure your table early by visiting 6.30pm–9.30pm kings-grammar.org Early Bird Preview Evening tickets To volunteer to help out with the Art Please contact Mandy Leeson at Auckland Grammar School if (before 5 August) $50 per person. Expo or for further information, please you have any questions: 09 950 2180 or [email protected] email [email protected] FOR ANY ENQUIRIES PLEASE CONTACT MANDY LEESON AT [email protected] ALL RAFFLE PRIZES SUBJECT TO TERMS & CONDITIONS Saturday 6 September or phone (09) 623 5639. Grammar vs King’s College 1896–2013 10am–7.30pm (Free admission) agsartexhibition.school.nz Games played 201, 128 wins, 16 draws, 57 losses KINGS-GRAMMAR.ORG

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n July 2004, Auckland Grammar School ambitions will be made possible. bequest to Auckland Grammar School,” the envied and eminent position the Future-proofing the Iestablished its bequest society, the “Having been involved in fundraising he says, “because I’m aware that, like me, School possesses.” Augusta Fellowship. This is a group of for many years, I realise that by leaving a Old Boys starting out in their career may He believes the challenge now is Academic Endowment Fund supporters who have left a legacy to the bequest to Grammar I can have a lasting well find it difficult to donate significant to create a funding mechanism that School. effect and help ensure that the School amounts to Auckland Grammar School, is as constant as the change that is The Fellowship now has 70 Augusta continues to thrive and is there for the so a bequest seemed like a great way to pushing this challenge. “This is not at through Bequests Fellows; including Old Boys, former sons of future generations,” she says. show appreciation for the great start in life all difficult; it simply requires the vast masters, current parents, past parents Debbie also points out that making Grammar provided me. generations of Old Boys to provide via and friends, ranging in age from 30-year- a bequest is a simple process. “It’s Rhys says he urges all “young” Old their personal financial instruments or olds to 90-year-olds. We are most an easy way to give something back Boys to take the opportunity to include resources, tools that once set up, will appreciative to see a growing number of to the School that gave both my boys a bequest in their Wills. “This will forever deliver a constant and loyal Grammar Old Boys who have included a wonderful secondary education and undoubtedly help the School to continue inflow of funds to the School.” Grammar when they first make their Will. to help ensure it is able to continue providing a platform for young New He points out that these bequests There are a number of options to provide quality education to future Zealand men to excel in all areas.” or gifts can be delivered from Family available to those who wish to support generations.” Michael Gray ’66 points out that for Trusts, Wills or Life Assurance Policies. Grammar’s mission. Becoming an Grammar Old Boy Rhys Novak ’88 many generations the School relied upon “For Grammar, having these resources Augusta Fellow is just one of them. As says that some people might think 39 is the State and as this scenario changed, from the Augusta Fellows will mean the donor, you will never feel the negative too young to be concerned about a Will, “it was increasingly apparent that they will be able do the sort of things effects of your generosity, but will be but it’s important to have one prepared. Grammar’s economics would indeed we love to see the School do and regularly thanked for your gesture during “I took that opportunity to include a have to move with this tide to maintain succeed at.” your lifetime. Augusta Fellows are presented with unique insignia, including a Fellowship dress pin, tie and medal, and are invited to Grammar goes Global attend an annual lunch held at the School. This year’s Augusta Fellowship ustralian Old Boys and Friends of Communications and Development, Luncheon will be held on Tuesday 7 AGrammar met this year at evening were also in attendance. December 2014. functions at Hare and Grace Eatery in We look forward to growing these Melbourne and the Tattersalls Club in annual events in Australia and raising Fellow Bequestors Sydney. the profile of the Academic Endowment As a past parent and current Foundation For many it was an opportunity to Fund with supporters of Grammar Trustee, Debbie Burridge believes her meet the School’s Headmaster, Mr around the world. bequest reflects her ongoing support and Tim O’Connor, for the first time and Plans are underway to visit Grammar affection for Auckland Grammar School. for him to share his vision for Auckland Old Boys in San Francisco, New York Debbie and her husband Scott were Grammar School in the coming years. and London later in the year. Further inducted as Augusta Fellows at the 2013 Mr Jeff Blackburn ’67, Chairman details will follow on how to register, as Augusta Fellowship Luncheon and both of the Board of Trustees, Mr Roger we get closer to the events, but please of them recognise that through bequests Hill ’63, Director of Advancement, mark late September in your calendars Headmaster Tim O’Connor addresses Grammar supporter, Debbie Burridge. many of the School’s future aims and and Mr Richard Allen, Director of to ‘Save the Date’. Melbourne reunion attendees.

Supporting We’re helping the next Grammar generation go even further. Adjusting your Will to include At Fuji Xerox we’re fostering sustainability and a bequest, however large or leadership, so that we see more young Kiwis making small, is a straightforward and low cost way to demonstrate big waves in the future. For more information about your support for Auckland our investment in youth phone 0800 FUJI XEROX or Grammar School. visit fujixerox.co.nz Please contact Roger Hill, Director of Advancement, on 021 454 021 if you have any questions or speak directly with 96 ST GEORGES BAY RD, PARNELL, AUCKLAND your solicitor. NOMADIC & TRIBAL RUGS ARTISANFLOORING.CO.NZ. PH 0508 ARTISAN

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he School and Foundation Trust would $80,000 for the Academic Endowment Dr T Lau e are pleased to confirm the about your son(s), including timetable, T like to thank the following people for Fund. Thank you for helping to keep Mr M Lee W successful implementation of PC absences and school reports. their generous support. This list includes quality teachers at Auckland Grammar Mr YS Leung & Ms PY Tang Schools – our new leading edge Student Other features include the ability to donations made from 1 October 2013 to School, who understand our School’s Mr MJ & Mrs AM Lewis Management System. update your contact information and key 31 March 2014 and some donors have expectations, our young men and are Mr H Li & Ms Z Shu While the new system’s main medical and emergency contact details chosen to remain anonymous. Thank you prepared to embrace ‘The Grammar Way’. Mr ZY Liang & Mrs YP Li function is to run our timetable, that we hold for your son(s). for helping to keep our best teachers in Mr S & Mrs M Liava’a attendance and assessment systems, Also available within the Parent the classroom. The following list includes donations Mr X Liu one major additional feature is the Portal is a secure payments facility that The online Grammar Parent Portal. from 1 October 2013 to 31 March 2014. Mr X Long & Mrs H Zhang interface it provides to the parent provides you with a convenient and user- Excellence Some donors have chosen to remain Dr S & Mrs L Maric community of the School. We’ve friendly way to monitor and pay charges calendars and contact information for The Academic Endowment Fund (AEF) anonymous. Mr BJ & Mrs A McLeod called this our Parent Portal and you incurred by your son(s). Payment of Teachers and Deans. established to attract, reward and retain Mr JS & Mrs JR Milne can access it via the School’s website invoices can be made with confidence If you are having any issues quality teaching staff, continues to receive Mr GD & Mrs F Anderson Dr CWE & Mrs M Palmer (bottom left of the Home page). You will through the secure portal, either by accessing the Portal or wish to advise strong support. Professor PJ & Mrs M Bartlett Mr H Park & Mrs H Ha need your User Name and Password, credit card or directly from your chosen of changes to your family’s information, Mr GJG Baxter Mr D & Mrs S Patel emailed to you earlier in the year. bank account. please email parents.helpdesk@ags. Greig Allison and Deb Yates Mr TJ & Mrs KH Benson Mrs K Patel The Parent Portal provides you with The Portal also gives easy access school.nz and quote your student’s David Chisholm QC Mr T & Mrs J Blundell Mr IC Pathirana convenient access to key information to the School’s website, including name and class. Mr IM & Mrs S Collinson Mr TR Bonney Mr P Raju Mr K and Mrs E Crawford Dr AGF & Mrs J Brant Mr RC Reed RPB Crickett Mr JW & Mrs EF Braund Mr B Ridler Promoting Health & Safety Robert G Edwards Mr GM & Mrs PA Brown Mr P Robinson & Ms L Cooper Rebecca and Michael Flint Mr JG Brown Mr WJ & Mrs M Robinson he School’s Health Centre aims paediatric district nursing services. Dr RN Franklin Mr RP & Mrs AE Buchanan Mr OM Salt T to provide a healthy and safe Jacqui and Liz are also both actively Friedlander Foundation Mr B & Mrs J Buttimore Mr C Shen & Mrs S Du environment for all students and to involved with the School’s Health & Mr PH & Mrs KM Hardie Boys Mr BWA & Mrs V Cammell Mr C & Mrs P Shore promote a healthy lifestyle within Safety Committee and are both ACC Mr WB Leyland Mr J Chen & Mrs L Yu Dr H & Mrs J Sillars Grammar. Open from 10am to 3pm on accredited. Mr IN Margan Mr Y Chen & Mrs L Wang Professor AP Simester school days, it is located beside the Tuck As ACC providers since 2008, they Ms P Muir & The Honourable Justice K Mr S & Mrs W Chrisp Dr DNB & Mrs S Skinner Shop and opposite the Gymnasium and have received subsidies to purchase Toogood Mrs T Chuaphoodee Mrs T Smith-Walker & Mr JS Walker is accessed by Gate 3. much-needed equipment, such as a Mr PS Newland Mr PF & Mrs H Clapshaw Mr NW & Mrs R Speakman Our two registered nurses, Jacqui wheelchair, stretcher, otoscopes, a Mr RJF & Mrs K Novak Mr MR Colthart Mr GM Spong Klaassen and Liz Morgan, work in glucometer, crutches, ambu-bags etc. Mr WG & Mrs J Price Dr RB Conyngham Mr PG & Mrs L Staub accordance with the New Zealand A busy day could see the Health Mr JL & Mrs LD Porus Mr GH & Mrs G Coop Mr M Steinmetz & Mrs H Detjen Nursing Council Code of Conduct to Centre treating up to 50 students, Dr DH Rea Mr P & Mrs J Corbett Mr R Stewart & Mrs F North offer a youth friendly confidential service especially in winter with contact sports Storey Family Mr FSJ & Mrs M De Jong Mr AS Stones at the clinic, which includes: accidents and seasonal flus. The nurses Mr MDK Dean Mr D & Mrs T Tetley • Management of accidents, illness and also follow up on more serious injuries Grammar Projects Mr D and Mrs C Dowden Mr PJ Thompson any ongoing wound care and offer support on return to Grammar. Sir John & Lady Buchanan Mr JR Earl Mrs R Usmanova • Monitoring of any long-term medical Please ensure that the School has (Buchanan Scholarships for Tibbs House) Mr BM & Mrs J Elder Mr J & Mrs L Valero conditions and liaison with community your correct contact and emergency Peter and Justin Hatch Professor ED Fielden Mr CR Walton specialists contact details. You can see if they are (Cricket Coach Fund and Hatch Coaching Mr R & Mrs Z Foote Mr MPW & Mrs M Ward • Maintenance of health up-to-date in the Parent Portal System Award) Mr N Frankish Mr R & Mrs S Wijesinghe documentation for all students (View Details) and provide any updated Mr MI & Mrs BK Frederiksens Mrs S Wiki • Access for students to other information to Health Centre Nurses Jacqui Klaassen Hall Forms Mr MG Garner Mr B Wilson & Ms L Butcher providers, such as physiotherapist and [email protected] (on left) and Liz Morgan. Thank you to the following Grammar Mr J & Mrs J Gosha Mr C & Mrs D Wilson families for recently ‘taking a seat’ to keep Mr BE & Mrs J Harris Mr LB & Mrs SD Wilson Grammar great. Mr N & Mrs M Hewitson Mr A & Mrs C Wong Mr GN & Mrs HM Hill Mr WM & Mrs LI Wong Valabh Family ’57, ’74, ’82, ’86, ’09 Mr N Hodson & Ms R Hopkins Mrs Y Xing Barker Family Mrs M Huang Mr Y Xu & Mrs Y Chen Anmol Seth Mr PM Jackson Ms N Yoddee & Mr T Terrill Mr B Knock Mrs J Zhang Annual Appeal Mr CK Lam Mr W Zhang & Mrs S Lai The 2013 Annual Appeal raised over Mr M & Mrs A Langenkamp Mr G Zheng & Mrs A Zhou

page 18 | Auckland Grammar School | ags.school.nz Ad Augusta | May 2014 | page 19 > Departments < > Staff News < Enjoying life in Services to Sport and Education New Zealand he School welcomed Mr Manoj Daji country’s first Business High School at Tto the position of Head of Business Onehunga High in 2002. nternational student Christoph Unger Studies at the start of this year. While the school originally followed I from Berlin, Germany was recently Previously Chief Executive of ASB the Cambridge curriculum, Manoj saw selected by the Spirit of New Zealand to College Sport, Manoj has a long history the benefit in getting Business Studies be a leading hand on their 10-day voyage in both teaching and cricket and hockey included in the National Curriculum and in April. and was awarded the Queen’s Service after much lobbying, the Government A highlight of his time in Auckland to Medal in the New Year’s Honours List and NZQA agreed. In 2005 and 2006, date was the opportunity to bond with for services to sport and education. Manoj co-wrote the Unit Standards other young people through a Spirit of Head Prefect at Mount Roskill with two others. These were the New Zealand experience last year, so he Grammar School in 1984, he went on forerunner to today’s Business Studies was looking forward to participating this to do a Bachelor of Commerce at the Achievement standards. time in a leadership role. The Bracey family with three Grammar students – two international students Christoph University of Auckland and two years In 2007, he was awarded a Unger and Changwei Mai, in middle, son Rei and daughter Sena Ogawa-Bracey. Christoph was encouraged to study in Audit with Deloitte before gaining Royal Society of NZ Fellowship for abroad by his mother, who spent time living Christoph feels fortunate to have been Marketing, Rachel Fenton, says she a Diploma in Teaching in Wellington. Entrepreneurial Teaching, for which in Scotland. He selected New Zealand as welcomed into this multi-national is sure Christoph’s sailing skills, New He says his years playing hockey and he interviewed 50 entrepreneurs in an his study destination as it was “as far away family and enjoys the regular jokes and Zealand English and the lifelong cricket at national level and coaching attempt to discover if entrepreneurship Mr Manoj Daji, Head of Business Studies. from home as he could get” and New conversations with his homestay father. friendships made at Grammar will be a an Under 13 side while in Auckland can be taught. His conclusion – that Zealand also fitted his interest in immersing Grammar’s Director of International great asset to him in the future. inspired him to take up teaching. yes, it can indeed be. himself in learning English and participating After an OE, he took up a position Having been approached by College codes including Futsal, sanctioned in water sports. As a keen rower and with at Avondale College in 1993, where he Sport in 2008 to become their CEO, schools who transgressed with a desire to do something different from Experience a whole new culture in your own home rose through the ranks over the course overseeing 100 schools, 100,000 poaching of students, encouraged his peers, he chose Grammar as a single of eight years while also coaching the students and 41 codes, he says he schools to increase staff coaching sex school with a uniform; which is quite Hosting an international student is a great way for you and your family to enjoy 1st XI Boys Cricket team and 1st XI Girls discovered a “sleeping giant”. involvement, had early discussions with uncommon in Germany. learning about an entirely new culture. Hockey team, with the cricket team to In almost seven years, Manoj Sky Sport to get 1st XV matches and Christoph has found the transition to Predominantly from Asia, with some from Europe, Grammar’s international this day remaining one of the best co-ed made a host of operational, strategic school netball on TV… the list of his Kiwi life relatively easy, in part facilitated students have gained a high academic standard in their own countries, have a school teams in the Premier grade. and constitutional changes, launched achievements goes on. by his homestay family environment. The good grasp of English and are likely to be active participants in wider school life. He then became Deputy Principal the Sir John Walker Field of Dreams We are very happy to have Manoj Bracey family, who also host Grammar Your expenses will be covered with a weekly allowance of $260. at Senior College, before well-known Foundation Secondary programme, join the staff and look forward to the student Changwei Mai (David) from businessman and entrepreneur Tony introduced AFL and Baseball, grew positive impact he will have on both If you’d like to host an international student, contact Sandra Heslin, International China, have helped to accelerate his Falkenstein asked him to set up the Lacrosse and Rugby League and other Grammar students and players alike. Students Welfare Manager, on 027 290 3744 or [email protected] English learning outside of the classroom. Career Planning meets the workplace Enhancing our John Kirby rammar recognises the importance Fraser at Coll Electrical. Pat Coll was international Retires G that real work experience plays in impressed with Fraser’s work ethic and a student’s career planning. Whether it’s diligence, so a meeting took place to presence ohn Kirby joined the teaching staff continuing on with study, transitioning discuss an apprenticeship. Pat advised Jat Grammar in 1977 and during his into an apprenticeship or entering the Fraser to stay at school and finish the he International Department 36 years with the School was a great workforce, nothing is quite as influential year on a strong note. Fraser took this on Twelcomes two new staff members: influence on his many Latin and Classical as the recommendation of someone board, continuing to work at Coll’s one day Mr Blair Heaton as Dean of International Studies students. He also produced already working in your area of interest. a week while focusing on his schoolwork Students and Ms Rachel Fenton as the Chronicle for 25 years, founded the Emphasis is placed on offering our and completing electrical theory units. Director of International Marketing. Senior Film Society and set up the Latin Career Studies students the opportunity Fraser was awarded his Trainee Limited The International Department’s role Project programme in the 1980s. to experience individualised workplace Certificate, was one of six students in New is to enrich the international student Headmaster Tim O’Connor says learning across a wide range of industries Zealand to receive Electro Technology 101 experience for students and staff at Mr Kirby is best described as a master and businesses. The students experience and was the recipient of the Shirley Wilson Grammar, and to increase the visibility teacher. “John is a man who possesses Grammar student Fraser Jones. a ‘taster’ of their career choice, providing Memorial Prize. He is now working full- of the School’s brand and reputation a passion for teaching and a love them with real hands-on experience. time at Coll Electrical. The success of this programme relies internationally. Each year, Grammar for Latin and Classical Studies. His One student who learnt a lot through Fraser’s advice to students is to work heavily on the goodwill of employers. If welcomes around 100 international contributions to Grammar life will stand Career Studies is Fraser Jones. Fraser hard and make the most of opportunities you or your company feel you can offer students from ten countries. the test of time as will his commitment started the 7th Form with the hope of that come along. It’s important to receive support for this programme, please To contact the International to uncompromising high academic being offered an electrical apprenticeship. good grades for attitude and effort, as any contact Mrs Gillys Miller on 623 5402 ext Department, please email standards, with a dose of common Work experience was arranged for potential employer will consider your report. 561 or by emailing [email protected] [email protected] Mr Blair Heaton and Ms Rachel Fenton. sense, personality and good humour.”

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Term Dates 2014 Prefects Matthew Wylie 7A Head Prefect TERM 2 Ben Rainger 7F Deputy Head Prefect Mon 5 May Term 2 starts Tim Allen 7G Wed 21 May Form 6 and 7 Parent Interviews Hamish Barclay 7D Tues 27 May Form 5 Parent Interviews Fred Bruinsma Fogerty 7C Wed 28 May Hamilton Sports Exchange Theo Crombie 7B James Crosby 7B Mon 2 June Queen’s Birthday holiday Michael Dawson 7H Thur 5 June Form 4 Parent Interviews Luke De Ruiter 7B Fri 27 June – Fri 4 July Senior Internal Examinations Jamie Dobbs 7D Tues 1 July – Fri 4 July Junior Internal Examinations Jakob Gibson 7F Friday 4 July End of Term 2 Angus Grant 7C Luke Guilford 7H TERM 3 Rory Hammond 7C Mon 21 July Term 3 starts Philip Hargraves 7F Wed 6 August Form 3 Parent Interviews Robert Harris 7C1 Sat 9 August School Ball George Helsby 7E Tues 26 August Options Evening Robert Humby 7H Thurs 4 – Fri 5 Sept Mid-Term Holiday Reiko Ioane 7E Ivan Jin 7B Fri 5 Sept Art Exhibition Preview Evening (entry by ticket) Hamish Kerr 7I Fellow Old Boys, Sat 6 – Sun 7 Sept Art Exhibition open to public Danny Kim 7C Fri 19 – Fri 26 Sept Senior Internal Exams Henry King 7B ith the 2014 academic year remarkable and resolute. Grammar In June, subscription renewals Mon 22 – Fri 26 Sept Junior Assessment Week Matt Lambie 7I Wunderway, we can look back continues to provide an abundance of for those holding annual AGSOBA Fri 26 Sept Term 3 ends Finau Laurenson 7C proudly on another outstanding year of learning and growth opportunities for its memberships will be posted. Thank you Lu Shien Lee 7C achievement within the School in 2013 students and Old Boys. in advance for your continued support Rod Lockhart 7G and the Old Boys’ Association is pleased Please review the following pages to and to those Old Boys who have taken up Harrison Manks 7C to have played a role in supporting both plan on joining in this event programme Life Memberships. Grammar Planting Day Jack McMillan 7F Nathan Metzger 7B the Headmaster and Masters that deliver that attracts Old Boys of all years. In Finally, you will find out about the If you have a few hours free on Sunday 22 June, the Headmaster’s Environmental Genki Miyauchi 7B such excellence to the boys. particular, the Annual Dinner and Augusta various opportunities and updates that Committee would appreciate your support with our planting project. We will be Greg Newbold 7H Excellence is about leadership. The Awards in November is an occasion the School and the AGSOBA put forward removing litter and weeds and planting native ground cover over an area later to John Paki 7E OBA assists the School and its student that welcomes multiple generations of if you stay connected. There has been be planted with most of the 61 dwarf pohutakawa trees to be planted around the Cameron Philpot 7E body with a couple of programmes. Old Boys in celebration. And if you’re great response to our use of SMS texting School, symbolic of the 610 Old Boys who gave their lives in WWI and WWII. Matt Pogson 7F Firstly, the Executive continues interesting in leading the reunion roar for and this is all the more reason to make Chamara Ratnayake 7C Where: The slope between Clive Rd and the lower rugby field (by the Hockey Turf) William Richardson 7I to develop our Old Boy to Old Boy your year group or form or team, put your sure Grammar has your details. Please go When: Sunday 22 June 10am – 4pm Elliott Robb 7E internship programme. If you are hand up and let the Communications and to the website and stay current. Bring: Gumboots/boots, rain jacket, hat and sun block, gloves, lunch and drink Harrison Robb 7E interested in listing an opportunity for Development Office know. We look forward to seeing you at the Parking: Normanby Rd, Edwin St, Clive Rd and Barnett Crescent. (The Hockey Turf Callum Ross 7C1 an intern, please contact oldboys@ags. Through our Facebook and LinkedIn many upcoming events and welcome car park will be booked by those using the Hockey Turf). Rahul Sood 7A school.nz network, Old Boys answered the call your contribution to the wider Grammar Elliot Stevens 7F Please register your interest online using the following link: http://goo.gl/H9C9RC Chun Tong 7D Secondly, the 6th Form Leadership for assistance with rugby coaching and community. Ryan West 7C1 Awards, first bestowed on Doug Howlett now additional opportunities exist for Ming Yap 7B in 1995, see us working with the School those with an interest in coaching the Examination Entry and Fees Collection 2014 to identify and nurture leadership Hockey 3rd XI or Lacrosse. Lacrosse is It is school policy that all students studying senior qualification courses will enter for Gateway qualities in Grammar’s young men. With still relatively new to the School, but has examinations. The schedule of examination fees is set out below. Gateway the guidance of Ben Skeen and Daniel had great results in competition. Your IGCSE $120 per subject ttoo SSuccessuccess Oram, the programme now awards three involvement could advance the interest AS and A2 $115 per subject JNU CHINESE SCHOOL OF NZ young men each year to build upon these and skill levels of these teams. A-Level (when AS & A2 are taken in one exam session) $166 per subject Mathematics/Physics leadership traits. On the Executive, I am honoured Small group tutoring Once again it has been my privilege to continue in the Presidency role for NCEA Levels 1, 2 and 3 Chemistry/Science Domestic students $76.70 EMathematicsnglish/AccouEnglishnting as AGSOBA President to attend prize a second year, and welcome David Foreign fee-paying students $383.30 Physics Accounting giving ceremonies, leavers celebrations Dickinson ’84 stepping into the Vice This is a flat fee regardless of the number of subjects entered EChemistryconomics Economics and academic awards and scholarships Presidency role. At last year’s AGM, New Zealand Scholarship NCEA students: Tutoring assemblies. Our young men continue both Andrew Hutton ‘88 and Stuart Lobb Entry for up to 3 subjects Nil Small Group Science to do well in all capacities – academic, ‘84 joined the Executive. I would like to New Zealand Scholarship CIE students: JNU Chinese School of NZ Entry for up to 3 subjects $76.70 PPHONEhone :0909 272272 81898189 sporting and cultural – which is a credit to thank resigning Paul Jamieson ’75 for his NCEA and CIE students: additional subject entries $76.70 per subject MMOBILEob:02 021108 085508 60860808 the dedicated staff at Grammar. contribution. Also, sadly, two memorable Foreign fee-paying students $102.20 per subject EEMAIL: jna [email protected]@gmail.com www.jnuschoolnz.co.nz In March, I joined 1974 classmates at Presidents – Rod Gale ’44 and James Web:www.jnuschoolnz.co.nz our 40 years on reunion and the bonds Whineray ’74 – passed away this last Invoices will be issued to all students later this month. The final date for payment is Saturday at Auckland we still have and the new friendships year, and their contributions and guidance John Chisholm ‘74 1 August 2014. Saturday at Auckland GrGrammarammar S cSchoolhool struck as a result of the gathering are are sorely missed. President, Old Boys’ Association

page 22 | Auckland Grammar School | ags.school.nz Ad Augusta | May 2014 | page 23 The Old and Annual Dinner the New and Augusta he Auckland Grammar School Old Awards 2013 T Boys’ Association is aligned with the School’s mission to deliver a new hree distinguished Grammarians in classroom block for 2015. T the fields of academia and the arts While a good number of Old Boys will were honoured at the Annual Dinner and choose to be involved with the legacy of Augusta Awards ceremony on Thursday Robert Gapes ‘71 and Allen MacKay ‘71. the project on a larger scale (see page 5), 21 November, when we welcomed over the Old Boys’ Association has presented a 200 Old Boys back to what was the teachers on their career paths. In solo ‘duet’ with a handmade marionette; number of other options, as outlined below. venue for the first Augusta Awards in addition to being bound by their an interest that was encouraged 2007 – the Ellerslie Event Centre. Grammar educations, they also share during his years at Grammar by the Exciting new initiative Following the AGSOBA AGM, during degrees from the University of Auckland Headmaster, Mr Colin Littlejohn. Keep an eye out for an exciting new which President John Chisholm ’74 and all are educators. Visit the Auckland Grammar School partnership to be announced in May – a Work has commenced on the School’s new three-storey classroom block. accepted a second year in the role, the OBA President John Chisholm Old Boys’ Association Facebook page simple way for anyone and everyone Grammar String Quartet played to a was MC and led the Roll Call, with Mr photo albums to view more photographs to be involved with resourcing the the iconic Taj Mahal on canvas with a members of the Media Group recorded lively reunion room before dinner. Charles Roberts ‘37 standing as our from the event or ags.school.nz for the new classroom block. Members of the watercolour portrait of the building. A Old Boys’ reminiscences of the Taj for The Augusta Awards were once most vintage Old Boy in attendance. Augusta Awardee profiles. AGSOBA Executive, Paul Jamieson limited number of prints will be available posterity. If you would like to submit a again inspiring. Professor Alan Kirkness Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Thanks to the Augusta Award ’75 and Chris Riley ‘88, initiated the for purchase, in support of the new brief video of a memory of the Taj from ’54 and Greer Twiss ’52 were present Jeff Blackburn ‘67, acknowledged the selection committee who select the project and have worked with Richard classroom block. your Grammar days, please email the to accept their awards, while Dr Raoul Grammar masters who met the 25- most inspiring and worthy Old Boys to Allen, Director of Communications and Justin also generously assists the video or link to [email protected] N Franklin ‘48 was unfortunately unable year milestone and led the toast to the receive this honour and to Invivo Wines, Development, to deliver this opportunity Academic Endowment Fund, with sales to travel from the UK, so 2007 Augusta School, with Headmaster Tim O’Connor owned by Old Boys Tim Lightbourne ‘89 later in the month. of his ‘Beneath the Arch’ print supporting How you can support these Awardee Dr Peter Hunter ‘62 spoke and responding with a reflection on the past and Rob Cameron ‘89. the Gus Fisher Art Fund. These prints initiatives and support the School accepted on his behalf. year and an enthusiastic look ahead. Save the date for next year Justin Boroughs print can be purchased online at http:// Members of the Old Boys’ Association All three awardees acknowledged Greer Twiss rounded out the night’s Thursday 13 November 2014, Grammar Master and well-known artist, agsartexhibition.co.nz/purchase_print_ will receive details in the quarterly the profound influence of dedicated entertainment performing a fabulous returning to the Ellerslie Event Centre Justin Boroughs, has agreed to capture email.php e-bulletins and update pages, but all Old Boys are invited to: Remembering the Taj Mahal • Like the Auckland Grammar School Old Old Boys have brainstormed everything Boys’ Association Facebook page for from shifting the Taj to the lower fields to updates and alerts on Grammar News preserving elements of the structure for • LinkedIn will also deliver updates repurposing. • Make sure your details are updated on AGSOBA Executive Members Stuart ags.school.nz Lobb ‘84 and David Dickinson ’84 have Contact us if you have any questions consulted with the School’s administration or ideas or want to discuss your interest about a number of creative and unique in the project, at [email protected]. options, which are still evolving. nz or 623 5420. Thank you in advance for During the 2014 Reunion Series, your input and support.

2007 Augusta Awardee Dr Peter Hunter Professor Alan Kirkness speaks after Greer Twiss performs a duet with his accepts the Award for Dr Franklin. accepting his Award. marionette.

25-Year Milestone Call for Nominations

Grammar masters who reached their 2012 Mr R Thom Augusta Awards 2014 To thank recently retired master Mr John quarter-century milestone of teaching at Mr T Elise Mr Ian Wilson Kirby, on behalf of the students he taught Grammar in 2012 and 2013 were saluted Mr D Friedlander Nominate an Old Boy whom you think and influenced during his 37 years of at the Dinner. This recognition and the Mr T McKain 2013 is an outstanding achiever. dedication to Latin and Classical Studies, Augusta Awards were held over last year Mr M Paton Mr M Vella the AGSOBA presented him with a Contact Mike Farrell on (09) 623 5639 as the Annual Dinner honoured retiring Mr K Reddy Mr R Grover framed limited edition print of ‘Beneath or [email protected] the Arch’. The print is #77 – in recognition Headmaster John Morris in 2012. Dr C Richards Mr D Helleur by 26 May 2014. of Mr Kirby’s starting year at Grammar. A floor plan of the new classroom block.

page 24 | Auckland Grammar School | ags.school.nz Ad Augusta | May 2014 | page 25 ANZAC Day 124-year-old e welcomed Old Boys and families W to Auckland Grammar School on reports Friday 25 April for the School’s annual ANZAC Day Service. rediscovered During the service, Major General (Retired) Don McIver, National President rammar Old Boy Russell Scott ‘46 of the NZRSA, addressed the audience Grecently contacted the School’s along with Grammar 7th form student Communications and Development Theo Crombie. The introduction of a Office after receiving a notice about the student speaker was a new initiative this forthcoming reunions. Amongst them were a series of student been written yesterday. year. Headmaster Mr Tim O’Connor says: He had quite a tale to share. In the report cards dating back to 1892, signed With his recent reconnection with “In 2014, 100 years after the start of early stages of his life at Grammar, he was by one Mr Tibbs, later to become the School, Russell rang and enquired WWI, it is important for the young men asked by his woodwork teacher to drop Headmaster. Russell didn’t have a chance whether we might like the documents. who make Grammar what it is today to something off to the basement – now to look at the papers until he got home “We are most grateful to Russell for remember and respect the fallen and known as the D floor. Whilst carrying out from school that day. picking up those papers many years ago those who fought in past wars for our the errand, he stumbled across some The reports ended up at his parents’ and returning them to the School archives freedom. papers scattered on the ground. He house, and when they passed away, were for all of the Grammar community to “With 268 Grammar Old Boys on the remembers it being dark and damp, in stored in his basement. Now, some 60 share,” says Headmaster Tim O’Connor. WWI roll of Honour and 353 names on amongst the building’s clay footings. years have passed, and yet the 124-year- “With the School’s sesquicentenary in the flanking walls of the War Memorial Not sure what they were, he picked old documents have been preserved in 2019, we’re sure documents like this will for WWII, it is important that we as a up the papers and put them in his bag. such great condition that they could have be of genuine interest to all Old Boys.” School not only pay tribute to their names During the service, Grammar History student Theo Crombie, President of the AGSOBA John annually, but that we research and then Chisholm ‘74, Headmaster Tim O’Connor and President of the NZRSA, Don McIver. Old Boys head to Commonwealth Games share publicly the lives the fallen once led. morning tea after the service. he 2014 Commonwealth Games, Congratulations to Grammar Old Head Prefect in 2008, Tama is They were not dissimilar to the young men Deputy Headmasters Mr Wayne officially the XX Commonwealth Boys Sam Webster ’05 and Aaron Gate studying law at the University of who make up the student body in 2014.” Moore and Mr Alex Metzger have for T Games, will be held in Glasgow, ’04 for their selection for the Cycling Auckland while training and competing. The School also assembled a field of many years orchestrated the ANZAC Scotland over 11 days of competition team. Still waiting to hear are Richie He is able to pursue study and elite crosses and poppies to commemorate our Day programme that involves so many from 23 July to 3 August. Patterson ’97 for Weightlifting, Michael level sport with the support of a Prime Old Boys who perished at Gallipoli. different members of the School As we went to print, the New Arms ’03 for Rowing and Tama Toki ‘04 Minister’s Athlete Scholarship. Two wreaths were laid at the School’s community; from the prefects and the Zealand Olympic Committee had named for the Athletics Relay Squad. Grammar’s Director of Sport, Grant War Memorial; one on behalf of the property office to the musicians and a small number of the approximate 200 Tama recently placed second in Hansen, says “It’s very pleasing and School by Prefects Angus Grant and coordinating with the School Executive athletes who will represent New Zealand the 400m at the NZ Track and Field encouraging to see that Grammar Old Harison Manks and the other on behalf of and the Old Boys’ Association. Thank competing in 17 sports, with the entire Championships in March, missing out on Boys will once again be on the world the Old Boys’ Association by servicemen you, gentlemen, for your leadership and team to be named by 10 June. the top spot by just 0.1 seconds. stage representing New Zealand.” Keith Stewart ’33 and Gerry Rea QSM great efforts in ensuring the ANZAC Day ’47. Enlisted Old Boys again participated in Service is always memorable and relevant Members of the ANZAC Service audience. the procession and guests were invited to to generations of Old Boys. ld BOys ruGBy FOO mar O tBall Gram CluB Grammar memories of Gallipoli 100 Year Celebrations!

ld Boy Matthew Metcalfe, producer about Gallipoli, but needed to find a way Oat General Film Corp (‘Dean in. That ‘in’ came when I started thinking Grammar TEC Rugby Club is celebrating 100 years of Grammar rugby. Founded in 1914, the Spanley’, ‘Giselle’, ‘Beyond the Edge’) about doing the film in animation, in order GOBRFC amalgamated with Carlton in 1996, becoming Grammar Carlton, and then Teachers Eastern in 2013 to become Grammar TEC. The 100 Year Anniversary Weekend has re-teamed with ‘Edge’ director to present the story in a way which was on the 4th and 5th July 2014 is at the Orakei Domain Club rooms. Leanne Pooley on another project for the accessible to a younger audience and Events as follows: upcoming Gallipoli centenary called ‘25th which people would never have seen Friday 4th July, 5.30 pm: Drinks at the new Grammar TEC Clubrooms (Orakei Domain) April’ – scheduled for release next year. before.” Saturday 5th, 12.30pm: Luncheon starting in the Clubrooms and an after match function Matthew says: “I come from a Researchers for ‘25th April’ have been following the Premiers game vs Waitemata. military family and have always been assisted by families of Old Boys who To register for one or both events please email [email protected]. For any deeply interested in not only military were at Gallipoli and were able to share enquiries or more detail please phone Grammar TEC on 09-521-0538. history, but also in the way that this letters or diaries written by New Zealand Please contact any of your old playing friends to get them to register as well. We look forward to seeing old friends again. Tama Toki ’04 at the March 2014 NZ history shapes our communities and our soldiers from Auckland Grammar School. The School’s field of crosses in memory of Track and Field Championships in nation’s social and cultural narrative. School Archivist Paul Paton was also the Grammar Old Boys who lost their lives Wellington, where he gained Silver. “I have always wanted to make a film involved with the project. during WWI.

page 26 | Auckland Grammar School | ags.school.nz Ad Augusta | May 2014 | page 27 Rowing Club’s Old Boys’ Golf Australian Reunions Leavers of 2013 new Filippi unday 16 February saw the annual e were delighted to hold two Advancement Roger Hill, Director Of Special Membership S Grammar vs King’s Old Boys golf W Old Boy gatherings recently in Communications and Development game, played in glorious sunny conditions Melbourne and Sydney. Richard Allen and Chair of the Board of For just $350, you can give your he Auckland Grammar Rowing Club at the Royal Auckland Golf Club. Victoria-based Old Boys got together Trustees Jeff Blackburn. son/grandson/guardian child who was a Leaver in December 2013 (AGRC) held a social event for Old Grammar went into the annual match on Thursday 10 April at the Hare & While Melbourne-based Old Boys T the chance to join the Association Boys on Wednesday 12 February at the as four-times straight champions, but our Grace Eatery in Melbourne and the have got together on a number of for life. Old Boys’ Pavilion to share some stories winning streak was soon over, with King’s following night, the New South Wales occasions in the past, it was great to and memorabilia and to meet members of convincingly reclaiming the trophy. Reunion was held in Sydney at the see some new faces along with the This is a highly discounted the current squad. At the event, the latest Top performers for Grammar were Tattersalls Club. more familiar ones, as the Old Boys rate (Life Membership usual addition to the AGRC fleet, a new Filippi Grant Whelan ’77 with 37 points, with Headmaster Tim O’Connor spoke connected across the generations. We price is $600) which provides a four, was officially named ‘Des Cutler’, Glenn Ryder’ 72 and John Adam ’75 also about the New Classroom Block project are also looking forward to the Sydney number of membership benefits, honouring long serving Grammar Master playing well. Last minute entrant Iain as part of Grammar’s future vision and event growing substantially in the future. including: Des Cutler (who retired last year) and his Former Grammar Master Des Cutler with Wood ‘77 also scored well, but some the Old Boys mingled with Director of Both events will be held annually. dedication to our sport. the new Filippi Four, named in his honour. mystery surrounds his final score. Greg • Receiving the regular OBA Buchan ’64 took out the ‘longest drive’ e-bulletin Continuing to receive Ad while Mark Sargent ’75 won the ‘closest • Augusta magazine to the pin’ award on the 7th. Head of Harbour Regatta • Discount rates at Venture Thanks to a very generous Lodge (Ohakune) n Old Boys race is a feature attraction Richardson ’09, Reuben Sandoy ’09, John sponsorship from Kauri Cliffs Resort in • Discount rates/early bookings Aat the annual Head of Harbour de Pont and cox Flynn Humberston-Hurley the Bay of Islands, our best golfer on to various events Regatta at Lake Pupuke, Milford. On 2012 student, competed against Old Boy the day, Grant Whelan, will be travelling Saturday 15 February, an Old Boys 8+ crews from other secondary schools. to the resort near Matauri Bay to enjoy This offer is valid until 30 June 2014. participated, organised by Grammar parent It was noted that Grammar’s average two complimentary rounds of golf with a To purchase this membership, Mark Holland. age was lifted significantly vs other crews friend on this stunning course. please call 09 623 5420 The crew, made up of Harry Ashby who were made up of more recent not so or email [email protected] ’80, Chris Winder ’05, Ben McArther ’08, old Old Boys, which may well have been a Callum Ross ’08, Josh Hares ’09, George factor in the last place finish. Old Boys in attendance at the Sydney reunion event. Strokes of Genius

he annual Grammar vs King’s Tennis players are mixed and matched to ability T Old Boys Day was held at Grammar rather than school. The weather was on Sunday 17 November. Many of the perfect and a very pleasant day was had regulars attended, as well as some new by all. young and not so young players. Thanks to Barry Schmidt ’64 for The ‘Old Rivals’ trophy (made of wood from a pre-WWI Grammar desk with Although competitive of course, the organising the tournament along with carved initials) has been competed for scores are not recorded and often the King’s Old Boy Daniel Lem. since 1933. Old Boys’ Hockey

n Friday 22 August, an Old Boys Daniel Shen ‘09 meets Roy Sinclair ‘45. Headmaster Tim O’Connor addresses the Melbourne reunion guests. O team will play the Grammar 1st XI Hockey team. The Old Boys maintain the win record, UK and USA Reunions We are aware that there are a number of Old Boys residing overseas, either with a tie keeping it close last year. We permanently or on their OE. However many of you still retain your New want to keep the tradition and the trophy The School will hold reunions in San Zealand address, which makes it difficult for us to keep you informed of and have a great time. Francisco, New York and London in Old Boys events. If you wish to keep your New Zealand address, please Spectators and players welcome. September. Dates and venues will be provide us with your email address and the city in which you are based. Please contact Mark Pooley ’84 at announced by way of the quarterly Alternatively, join us on Facebook ‘Auckland Grammar Old Boys Association’ [email protected] Old Boys e-bulletin and social media. so that we may notify you of any overseas events taking place in the future. Rod Cook ‘89, Daniel Lem (King’s organiser) and Sam Dean ’71.

page 28 | Auckland Grammar School | ags.school.nz Ad Augusta | May 2014 | page 29 Historic Caps advancement initiatives. A civil engineer News of Old Boys At the New Zealand Cricket Awards by profession, he worked for the Auckland in March, a number of historic cap Harbour Board and Fletcher Construction. presentations were made to players who Bob is the sole survivor of a unique have reached the milestones of 50 or group of Old Boys that held a class 100 Test or ODI caps for their country. reunion annually for 70 odd years, Representing Grammar among the circumstances permitting. This group, sporting greats were: 6C of 1931, included Sir James Fletcher • Mark Burgess ’58: 50 Tests and former Grammar Master Frank (Black Cap 1967–71) Rogers. Bob and his wife Shirley are • Martin Crowe ’76: 50 Tests, 100 ODIs retired now and living in Titirangi. (Black Cap 1982–96) • Jimmy Neesham ’04: Sir John Buchanan (Photo: A Suemori). Received his debutante cap • Chris Cairns (not an Old Boy but Lifetime achievement award part of Grammar’s Cricket Coaching Sir John Buchanan ‘56 was recently Development Programme): 50 Tests, recognised for his exemplary service to 100 ODIs, 200 ODIs (1989–2006). the international business community In the Headmaster’s study, from left; Mike Farrell Heritage Officer, Ted Wilson, Sione Tupukauvalu Liava’a ‘63 pictured with a lifetime achievement award at the Cedric Hassall and Deputy Headmaster John Blyth. here at his investiture. Non-Executive Director Awards (NEDS), run by Peel Hunt and supported by The Fellow of the Royal Society visits Netscape Communications Corporation Services to the Tongan Community Sunday Times in London. Alando Soakai playing for the Kubota Spears. The School was honoured to be visited as a software engineer, where he worked In the last issue of Ad Augusta, October The nomination said that Sir John’s recently by one of its most internationally on the transition between the Netscape 2013, we omitted to mention Queen’s long and distinguished career, and distinguished Old Boys, Professor and Firefox internet browsers before Birthday Honours recipient Sione repeated success in a number of high Cedric Hassall FRS ‘33, Staff 1940–44, becoming the lead engineer for the Tupukauvalu Liava’a ‘63, ex-Board of profile positions, singled him out for (Rugby in Japanese) Augusta Awardee, University of Auckland Firefox browser in 2003. Trustees, who received a QSM for the award. “During the course of his Alando Soakai ’97 visited Grammar Alumnus. He was accompanied by his In 2006, Ben was recruited by Google services to the Tongan community. career, Sir John’s contribution has in Term 1 and told us of his interest wife Dr June Hassall and his former pupil to work on getting the Chrome internet We apologise for this oversight and been substantial. As a seasoned Board in expanding the Grammar zone and Ted Wilson ‘41. software off the ground and he has congratulate him on his award. member, Sir John has held a series reaching out to Old Boys living and One of Professor Hassall’s many been working there ever since. Currently of important FTSE 100 roles including doing business in Japan, as well as achievements during his long and Principal Engineer for Chrome, over the Akira Ioane represents New Zealand at Vodafone, BHP Billiton and Smith supporting the School’s interest in the illustrious career as a biochemist was to years Ben has mainly been responsible Grammar Old Boy Akira Ioane ’09 & Nephew, which have showcased international student market. Old Boys design the widely prescribed medication for the overall look and feel of the debuted in Round 5 of the HSBC Sevens his proven ability to manage critical James Neesham ’04 (with helmet) can contact Alando on his Facebook and partnered Brendon McCullum in his for blood pressure, Inhibace, while software for the end user. In technical World Series Tournament in Wellington in succession planning.” LinkedIn accounts. record high score. working for Roche Laboratories. Professor terms, this is called UI or user interface. early February. The judges were impressed by After Grammar, Alando went to Hassall now divides the year between his Chrome is now reported to be the The 18-year-old forward, who was his level of dedication to every board Old Boy all-rounder scores Dunedin in 2002 to study and pursue his residence in England and his property at most popular internet software available, Grammar’s Sportsman of the Year for position he has held throughout his century on debut ambition to become a professional rugby Whitianga. eclipsing even the standard Microsoft 2013, played some brilliant rugby and long career. “His insight and ability to New Zealand’s Brendon McCullum player. He played for the Highlanders, The Professor presented an antique Internet Explorer that many of us use. proved to be a valuable member of the challenge, and his strong but pragmatic reached his record 302 runs with team captained Otago and represented the herbal (an illustrated book about the New Zealand team, which won the round financial discipline, has made him mate James Neesham ‘04 against India NZ Sevens and the Junior All Blacks. medicinal properties of plants) in two on their home turf. invaluable to every company he has during the second innings of play on day Off the field, he graduated from the volumes to the Library. These volumes At the end of March, the team won worked with.” five of the second international test cricket University of Otago with a Physical join the Library’s growing treasures. Round 7 at the Hong Kong Sevens; Sir John is an Auckland Grammar match at the Basin Reserve in Wellington. Education degree. After the 2011 Super putting them back on top of the series School Old Boys’ Association Augusta On 18 February 2014, McCullum Rugby season, Alando moved to Japan Google Chrome Engineer standings after Fiji’s Round 6 win in Tokyo Awardee (2007) and is a trustee of the made the highest score ever for a New to continue playing rugby. Grammar recently welcomed back Ben earlier in the month. Grammar Friends of UK. In recognition Zealander with 302 (surpassing Grammar Goodger ’93 when he and his wife Marissa of the role Grammar played during his Old Boy Martin Crowe’s 23-year record) 18th Century Instrument Makers visited and met a number of Ben’s former Principal Environment Judge secondary school years, he recently and at age 23, Neesham now holds ‘Perfect Mechanics: Instrument Makers teachers. He returned the next day to talk Attorney-General Christopher Finlayson established the Sir John Buchanan the record for the highest score by a at the Royal Society of London in the to a large audience of students and staff announced the appointment of Acting Boarding Scholarship – a five-year debutant at No. 8 in Test cricket. 18th Century’ is a recently published about his professional life. Principal Environment Judge Laurence scholarship for South Auckland students book by Dr Richard Sorrenson ‘74, Dux After leaving Grammar, Ben Newhook ‘63 to permanent Principal of promise to board at Tibbs House. Grammar’s oldest Old Boy and Deputy Head Prefect 1978. Richard completed a Computer Systems Environment Judge. Judge Newhook We are looking forward to We were delighted to hear that was one time Director of Development Engineering degree at the University of was appointed to the Environment congratulating Sir John in person at the Robert (Bob) H Foster ‘28 celebrated at Auckland Grammar School. He is Auckland. Two years after receiving his Deputy Headmaster Wayne Moore talks Court in 2001. Grammar UK gathering in London in his centenary in February. For many currently on the staff at the University degree, he was awarded an internship at with Ben Goodger. September 2014. years, Bob has supported Grammar’s of Auckland.

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1954 1964 1 Fine weather for a fine gathering of 1954 1 Derek Smith coordinated a gathering of Reunions – Ten Years On Old Boys – 60 years on. classmates for lunch. 2 Lance Morrow of Whangaparaoa greets 2 Rob Kirkpatrick, Head Prefect ‘69, en years ago, the Grammar reunion key affairs where talk takes over. Old his classmate at the reunion. speaks to the Old Boys. Tprogramme began with the Classes of Boys assemble in the Main Hall for the 3 1954 Old Boys enjoyed a casual dinner 3 1964 mates: John Taripo (from 1944, 1954, 1964 and 1974 returning to Headmaster’s address before a brief tour reunion at the Old Boys’ Pavilion. Hands up Rarotonga), Hong Lai, Barry Schmidt and Grammar for their decades-on gatherings. led by Heritage Officer Michael Farrell who is ready to stay in touch! 2 3 Mike Colonna. Since then, the annual series has hosted and then convening in the Old Boys’ 4 John Taripo and Jim Madden (former nearly 2500 Old Boys – some returning Pavilion where School Archivist, Paul 1974 master) with Grammar Prefects. 1 Old Boys at their 40 years on reunion. 5 John Gluckman facing, Chris Baker and for the first time since the day they left. Paton, had arranged a display of School 2 Back row from left; Michael Donovan, Dennis Agate. The 2014 Reunion Series welcomed memorabilia. Campbell Batts, Miles Valentine, David Staying in Touch decade reunions of 1954, 1964, 1974 and Although most of the guests were McIlraith, Ed Faleauto, Andrew Lawson 1984 1984 over the first term. Auckland-based, many travelled from and Peter Coleman. Front row from left; special note of thanks to Derek attend. Mindful of privacy issues, Derek 1 84 Old Boys attended their 30 years on There were poignant moments other parts of New Zealand as well as Marc Fountain, Phillip Bell, Tony Loughnan, ASmith’ 64, who coordinated a worked with the OBA to manage contact reunion – most are pictured here. for Grammar Master Barry Schmidt the UK and Australia to be together. Andrew Wong and Grant Power. ‘Reunion before the Reunion’ for the details and has volunteered to organise 2 Richard Thompson, Alister Still and 3 Graham Reid and classmates enjoy a Tom Levien. ‘64, former Master Ken Rapson ‘64, The Old Boys and Grammar Masters 1964 3A and 6B Old Boys. A gathering an annual gathering of this special group. laugh at their reunion. 3 A toast to absent classmates: Travis AGSOBA President and Treasurer John renewed friendships, enjoyed photos 4 Photos and Grammar memorabilia are on of 15 classmates for lunch on the day of Old Boys organising reunion McGrath, Chris Hill, Jason Nebbs and Chisholm ’74 and Andrew Williams ’74 and memorabilia, reminisced about display at the Reunions. their Grammar 50 years on reunion was groups by form or sport affiliation, Rupert Hancock. and AGSOBA Executive Members Stu their student days and shared their life 5 Heritage Officer Michael Farrell. organised through calls and emails. Derek please contact us. We’re happy to 4 Jon Lockyer and Johnny Lane review Lobb ‘84 and David Dickinson ‘84 who experiences. We heard quite a few also compiled a ‘Where are they now?’ make suggestions for local venues, photos at the 1984 reunion. All photographs: Grammar Media Group. 5 Jason Nebbs and John Rutherfurd attended their own reunions this year. promises to “not wait so long” to get booklet using the information and photos arrange for a speaker if required and More photos can be found online in the (from London) reflect on the Honours Grammar reunions are friendly, low together again as well. Grammar Facebook photo albums. from those who could and couldn’t assist with contact details. Boards. 1974 1984

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2 3 5 2 3 5 page 32 | Auckland Grammar School | ags.school.nz Ad Augusta | May 2014 | page 33 before the advent of the Development 25 years of Provincial matches, controlling Recent Leavers Reunion Upcoming Obituaries Office, he devoted countless unpaid 80 of these and 8 Internationals. John’s hours to the job of Executive Secretary of greatest achievement was in 1971 Events the OBA. Rod produced the newsletters, when he officiated at all four tests answered correspondence and helped between the All Blacks and the British A Celebrated Rivalry to organise events among a host of Isles in New Zealand. John was the first Friday 13 June, 6pm Grammar and King’s College celebrate other things. Tennis was another of Commonwealth referee to be invited over 200 Games of 1st XV Rugby with his passions, which he generously to officiate at the British Five Nations a dinner at Vector Arena. For tickets and endeavoured to share with a number Championship. event details visit www.kings-grammar.org of acquaintances and teachers. The memory of Rod will endure at Grammar 1959 1st XV Reunion in the Rod Gale Cup for Tennis, which is Friday 13 June presented to a member of the Grammar Contact [email protected] Tennis Academy every year. He joined the Augusta Fellowship both out of his Grammar vs King’s 1st XV Rugby Jim Whineray ‘74. love for the School and to encourage Saturday 14 June, 2.45pm kick-off James Whineray ‘74 was past President fellow Old Boys to do likewise. Rod’s Like the AGSOBA Facebook site to stay updated with details. of the Grammar Old Boys’ Association, regular and affable presence at the From left Peter Lee, Tony Mao, Daniel Shen, Shaun Liu, Jason Xu, Danny Lam, Mike Liu as well as an active member on the School will be greatly missed. and Anthony Greer, all 2013 Leavers. Vintage Reunion Lunch OBA Executive Committee and the Wednesday 9 July, 11am Headmaster’s Council. A proud Tibbs Old Boys from 3rd form classes of 1951 House Old Boy, Jim also volunteered and earlier are invited to attend. $55 per on the 50th Anniversary Steering Owen Lewis. ticket. Registration required. Contact Committee. As a student, Jim was a [email protected] or 09 623 5420. member of the rowing 1st VIII and rugby Owen Lewis ED, MA (Hons), DipTchg Pub Quiz III 1st XV squads and also represented 1921–2014 had a very distinguished Wednesday 16 July Grammar as a Prefect. A generous career in education. He was English The Dominion, Mount Eden teammate, staunch family man and teacher at Auckland Grammar School Tickets are $20 for OBA members and a resourceful businessman, Jim was 1948–58; HOD English at Selwyn College $30 for non-members, including light fare. always positive and always a gentleman. 1959–60, Principal of Hillmorton High Register at [email protected] or 2013 Leavers Cam Wilson and Matt Hugh Blackburne and Michael Black ‘09. School 1961–65; Principal of Selwyn online. Like the AGSOBA Facebook site. McCormack with Grant Hansen. College 1966–79. In WWII he served as Flight Lieutenant and Navigator with the 1954 and 1979 1st XV Reunions First recipient of the Rope Cup, RNZAF in the Pacific. He was Chairman Saturday 2 August Peter Horne ’39. Contact [email protected] of the NZ Native Forests Restoration Trust Peter Horne ‘39 was a formidable athlete, 1982–96. While at Grammar, Owen was Old Boys vs Grammar 1st XI Hockey Head Prefect 1943 and the first recipient held in the highest regard by his students Friday 22 August, 5.45pm of the Rope Cup, Grammar’s ultimate as a teacher of English. He was also Fuji Xerox Hockey Centre leadership award. The father of Bryce responsible for a number of publications, Spectators and players welcome. Rope, Head Prefect 1942, presented the including the Chronicle, and greatly Mark Pooley ’84 at [email protected] cup to the School at the end of 1942. improved the effectiveness of the Library. September 2014 Peter was a pharmacist by profession and USA and UK Reunions – dates TBC lived at Snell’s Beach, Warkworth. Bartley, Harold Stewart ‘40 Bennett, Jack C ‘34 AGSOBA Annual Dinner JPG Pring MBE ‘42 was a very sound Burroughs, Warren H ‘56 and Augusta Awards athlete. His speed off the mark and Dick, Donald M ‘47 Thursday 13 November achievement of basic rugby skills marked Drury, Alan Y ‘40 6pm AGM, 7pm dinner and Awards Rod Gale at the 2012 Augusta him as a most promising player. He Frogley, Clinton DL ‘46 Please see page 25 for further details. Fellowship lunch. Ben Gregson, Ganesh Rathasabapathy, Harrison Newton and Christopher Matthews ‘08. continued to play for the Old Boys Club Judd, Reginald W ‘42 Father/Son Sailing Weekend Rod Gale ’44 was one of the School’s after Grammar but suffered several head Kim, Justin S ‘07 Old Boys who left Grammar during on Facebook. Friday 21 – Sunday 23 November most loyal Old Boys. He understood injuries and became a referee in 1948. His Laidlaw, Arthur Lincoln ‘34 the last five years attended the Recent Some recent leavers who weren’t For more information contact Phil Gaze at teachers and the complexities of love of the game and desire to create an Moses, Malcolm L ‘62 School Leavers’ Reunion hosted by able to come to the reunion in Auckland [email protected] teaching, was an educationalist by equitable and enjoyable match resulted in Searle, Ian E ‘43 the Old Boys’ Association on Friday 7 attended the recent Melbourne and profession and retired as Principal of a his promotion to top club games. He holds Stephenson, Ian E ‘50 Old Boys vs King’s College Tennis Day February. It was all about your mates Sydney gatherings hosted by Headmaster primary school. He believed passionately the record of serving for 21 consecutive Tudehope, H Bruce ‘43 November (date TBC) at King’s on this rainy summer evening – a short Tim O’Connor. You can update us with in Grammar’s mission and worked years in the Auckland Top 5 Panel. He Vila, Hale ‘51 programme and plenty of catching up and your email address either online at ags. Grammar Sailing Regatta tirelessly to support it. He was President also served 24 years on the Association’s Wells, Thomas L ‘90 laughter. More photos from the event are school.nz or at [email protected] Tuesday 25 November of the Old Boys’ Association in 1992 and Management Committee combined with Williams, Mark M ‘44

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