May 2010 - Volume 18 No. 3 Ad Augusta

Grammar Academic Diaspora

Auckland Grammar School Magazine Contents

The Headmaster...... 3

Report from the Board...... 4

Grammar Academic Diaspora: Students studying overseas...... 5

Sports: Roundup...... 6

Sailing Regatta...... 10

Sporting Fixtures: 1st XV Rugby and 1st XI Football...... 11 The School’s feeling is that the chance for all Form 5 boys to study IGCSE will Academic: 2009 scholars, New Zealand scholarships and tertiary scholarships...... 12 encourage greater interest, motivation Academic: Robertson Scholar Alex Zhu, Top Awards for CIE 2009...... 13 and achievement in their studies. Academic: NZ Young Physicists Tournament, Examination Entry and Fees...... 14

Events: Gala Dinner and Art Exhibition...... 15

Arts: Performance Day...... 16

Arts: Music Teacher Mrs Lin, The Sound of Music...... 17 The Headmaster

Campaign: Academic Endowment Fund donations and Heritage Hall Forms Fundraiser...... 18 hope that Term 1 has gone well for representing the School; a phenomenal for this proposal among all faculties, Former Chair AGS Board of Trustees Robert Kirkpatrick’s farewell speech...... 20 I your sons and that the Grammar participation rate amongst boys and although the Board of Trustees have not experience is proving both challenging masters (who still provide most of the yet had a thorough discussion of the The Headmaster’s Council...... 21 and fulfilling. coaching and managing). proposal. I was very pleased with the settled Notwithstanding this holistic The School’s feeling is that the Notices: Term Dates, Notice of Election and 2010 Prefects...... 22 tone of Term 1, despite the huge approach to education, the School chance for all Form 5 boys to study number of interruptions that always still rates, above everything else, the IGCSE will encourage greater interest, accompany the summer term: traditional academic progress and success of our motivation and achievement in their Old Boys’ News sports fixtures, athletics and swimming boys. We still prize scholarship and do studies, and also prepare all boys sports, field trips, music trips, camps, so in the continuing face of the gradual well for the Dual Pathway which will Report from the President of the Old Boys’ Association...... 23 leadership training and the like. retreat from scholarship that seems to operate from Form 6 (CIE and NCEA Such ‘interruptions’ are of course be Ministry of Education policy. qualifications). Opening of the Pavilion Changing Rooms...... 24 an integral part of the wider education The narrow utilitarian philosophy of Given the learning style and nature programme that we offer. Not all state education so beloved of the Ministry of most boys, it is felt strongly that Pavilion Changing Rooms donors and Matt Newman Memorial Gift...... 25 schools in New Zealand continue to that defines subjects in terms of the academic challenge of the IGCSE offer the wide range of opportunities their usefulness to the economy and programme and an end of year exam Max Gimblett sumi ink workshop, Call for Augusta Awards nominations...... 26 that Grammar does, and more the pity. workplace is not the way we see will suit our boys much better than the Class of 1990 Twenty-Year campaign...... 27 I fervently believe that students education; learning for learning’s sake NCEA, which is moving to a mandatory must be given the opportunity to and the celebration of the intellect increase in internal assessment over the Reunions: Recent Leavers’ BBQ and Regular Year Reunions...... 28 benefit from a truly holistic education, are still paramount in the Grammar next three years, starting with NCEA encompassing extensive programmes philosophy. Level 1 in 2011. Events: Twenty/20 Cricket, Hockey Archibald Cup...... 30 of sport, culture and leadership training To succeed in the world, students Parents will be fully informed of the that we offer. still need to acquire certain fundamental decision as soon as it is made. Editor Events: Anzac Day Service, Augusta Fellowship...... 31 By providing an all round educational knowledge, skills and reasoning ability. Meanwhile I hope the end of term Amanda Harkness experience, our boys develop a great This means developing lively inquiring exam results correlated with the amount News of Old Boys and Old Boys’ Events 2010...... 32 pride and sense of belonging in their minds and an appetite for further of effort expended by the boys. Contact Details school as well as a sense of obligation, knowledge that will last a lifetime. Editor Grammar Families: The Partridge Family...... 34 responsibility and commitment that With this in mind, the School Best regards Ad Augusta membership of a team or group Academic Committee has been Auckland Grammar School Obituaries...... 35 involves. discussing the extension of the IGCSE Private Bag 99930 Last year AGS sent out over 500 programme throughout the entire Form Newmarket teams in 40 different sporting codes 5 cohort in 2011. There is strong support John Morris – Headmaster Auckland 1149 Email: [email protected] Front Cover: Former AGS Deputy Head Prefect Sam George ’03 is studying Philosophy, Politics and Economics at the University of Oxford in the UK. Ad Augusta | May 2010 | page 3 Grammar Academic Diaspora: Study at overseas universities

ducation in New Zealand and around University and Micah Block is at universities, we also hope they will E the world is becoming increasingly Stanford University in the USA on a PhD eventually return to New Zealand and globalised and with prestigious programme. contribute to the development of their universities now outwardly searching for This year more old boys will home country. students, we are very proud to have a begin post-graduate study at Cornell, We’re always keen to hear of old Report from the Board number of Grammar boys gaining places Columbia, Stanford and Minnesota in the boys’ academic success both at home t is a privilege to write my first report as importance of the School donation. Could We have been working closely with at these highly regarded institutions. USA and another will begin his PhD at and abroad, so please email the School IChair of the School’s Board of Trustees. I urge the School community to appreciate the current Government in an effort to While the School has always had Oxford. ([email protected]) and let us know I would first like to pay tribute to the importance of the donation in the have amendments made to the Education boys accepted into universities overseas While historically it has been more of our past students’ successes. Dr Robert Kirkpatrick who stepped down financial management of the School and legislation that will address this situation. on the basis of their strong academic common for students to look at offshore as Chair at last year’s prize giving after an realise that a reduced collection rate Steady progress is being made, and I hope performance in external examinations, universities at postgraduate level, unprecedented tenure of 12 years. Rob means that there are inevitably fewer that we can report even more positively the number is increasing and the spread there has been a growing trend for our Undergraduate Study retires from the Board at the forthcoming facilities and opportunities that can be later in the year. widening. students to aim to pursue undergraduate election after 18 years as a Board member, offered to the student body. To those During last year, the Board embarked The international qualifications study overseas since we have been This year we have had top scholars and on behalf of present and past Board who have paid, the Board thanks you and on a refurbishment programme brought offered at Grammar provide a more offering international qualifications. accepted for undergraduate study at members, may I congratulate him on appreciates your ongoing support. about by the retirement of a number of widely recognised and ‘portable’ Sam George, who began the following prestigious international an outstanding period of service to the Throughout our major building long-standing Trustees. As a result, the qualification that has undoubtedly undergraduate study at Oxford last year universities: School. programme of the past few years, we Board has re-established its skill base facilitated this diaspora, enabling in Philosophy, Politics and Economics, This term also sees the retirement of have continued to extol the virtues of across all facets of the School’s operations our students to be internationally says that studying CIE undoubtedly UK Mr David Simcock, the previous Deputy the Academic Endowment Fund, which and now has a strong group of new benchmarked and providing a measure made for a natural transition to an Oxford University Chair, and a Board member for nine years. is designed to keep our best teachers members who are keen to serve with of the School’s achievement in a global international university. But he adds that Imperial College London David, a senior partner in the legal firm of in the classroom. The Board remains as distinction over the coming years. We look context. a strong education also has universal Bell Gully, has been a tower of strength focused as ever on placing the School in a forward to your support in the forthcoming In terms of postgraduate study, we currency. “This explains why old boys London School of Economics with his incisive mind and astute strategic position whereby our best teachers can be election. currently have a large number of past in both New Zealand and overseas and Political Science thinking. We thank him for his contribution better rewarded and therefore retained at The Board takes this opportunity to students studying towards Masters universities continue to achieve at very to the Board and wish him well in his Auckland Grammar. thank the Grammar community for its and PhD degrees in the UK, USA and high levels.” USA future endeavours. Both men will not The latest initiative to support the ongoing support of the School in its efforts Australia. Sam believes we should Duke University be completely lost to Grammar, as they Academic Endowment Fund is the to continue to provide the best possible Brothers Rajiv and Avinash Sharma encourage people to celebrate New Dartmouth College (Ivy League) will continue their roles in other support School’s Heritage Hall Forms Fundraiser education for the boys who attend the are both studying at Oxford Univeristy; Zealand students going away for organisations. (outlined on page 19), which gives School. As always, we welcome your Rajiv for a PhD and Avinesh a post- their undergraduate degrees. “In an Australia The Board continues to face and Grammar families and Old Boys the input. graduate diploma in medicine. increasingly globalising world, the skills manage a number of challenging issues. opportunity to secure permanent naming Another old boy, Eric Liu, has just and networks they will develop overseas Melbourne University Once again we have a very large Form rights on Grammar’s 189 heritage hall been accepted into a PhD programme will be important contributions to New University of Queensland 3 roll, in excess of 500 students, which forms. This is a magnificent initiative which also at Oxford, while David Delamore, Zealand’s future.” Flinders University contributes to a total school roll of more is likely to prove very popular. who topped the Engineering School at While we applaud the initiative Macquarie University than 2,450. With the continuing demand More information on the Academic Jeff Blackburn The University of Auckland, is currently and aspiration of our boys in applying for places at the School, the roll has to be Endowment Fund will be made available Chair AGS Board of Trustees studying for a PhD at Cambridge for places at these highly renowned managed the best we can on a year-by- throughout the course of the year, and I year basis, given that we are obliged to commend you to consider assisting us in take all applicants from inside the zone. ensuring that we continue to have high As with most businesses and quality and dedicated teachers at the organisations in New Zealand, the School School. has not escaped the difficulties of the The Government’s enrolment global recession. We have had to work legislation is once again a topical issue. hard to retain revenue and control costs in Our inability over the past decade to enrol order to continue offering the opportunities a limited number of students who live for our boys that are expected by the outside the School zone has stretched our School community. Thanks are due to relationships with a number of Old Boys, Grant Helsby and Martin Poulsen of the has made it almost impossible to maintain Finance Subcommittee, together with a reasonable level of Maori and Pacific the School’s Executive, for their efforts in Island enrolment, and has accelerated the managing this demanding situation. abuse of the enrolment system by people Tianhao Xu will study Maths and Economics Heading to Duke University, Sam George is studying at These events place in context the who are not legitimately entitled to enrol. Jeff Blackburn, Chair AGS Board of Trustees at Dartmouth College in the USA. Robertson scholar Alex Zhu. Oxford University.

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Sports Roundup in Term 4 where we will be looking for water, some excellent results were more consistency in our performances. achieved. Some of the highlights were: Athletics Thanks to Mr I Billcliff and Mr M 1st in the novice coxed four, Under 17 Grammar athletes produced some Pringle for their dedicated coaching four and Under 18 pair; 2nd in the Under remarkable results at the Auckland throughout the term and to Mrs C Hayes 18 four, Under 16 eight and under 17 Secondary Schools Championships at for organising the team of parents that eight; 3rd in the Under 15 eight Mount Smart Stadium on Thursday 11 produce, arguably, the best lunches and In the main race, Grammar managed March. teas in the competition. to repeat last year’s performance gaining In what has been largely a season of Late in Term 1, a team of junior second behind a very strong Westlake rebuilding, the team managed to secure cricketers competed in the NZCT Junior crew. In an excellent race, Grammar 10 titles and a large number of minor Cricket Competition at Owen Delany held Westlake for most of the race, with medals. Park in Taupo. Westlake only pulling ahead in the last Of the Juniors, K Richardson was The team easily disposed of St few hundred metres to win by 3/4 of a most impressive as he won the Javelin, Peter’s College (Cambridge) and John length. the Triple Jump and was a close second McGlashan College (Dunedin) on the first The 2010 New Zealand Secondary in the High Jump. K Hooks was second two days, setting up a virtual semi-final Schools Rowing Championships were in the Triple Jump with an excellent leap against Palmerston North Boys’ High held on Saturday 27 March at Lake of nearly 11 metres and he placed in both Captain James Parslow with Mark Lane School on Wednesday, which the team Ruataniwha, Twizel. Our Grammar Sprints. S Mackay was a solid second in from NZ Cricket. also comfortably won. rowers had their most successful Maadi Campbell Wu wins the senior 100m. both the Hurdles and the 300 metres, This meant a final against traditionally Cup for a number of years, winning four while J Morreau and J Bowden continued tough foe Christchurch Boys’ High medals: one gold and three bronze. their excellent form to take the minor As a result of these sterling efforts, victory over Rosmini, a close loss to King’s second innings run chase. The game School and the Grammar side looked to Two highlights were the Under 16 ‘8’ medals in the 1500. Grammar will have a large team at College, a convincing win over neighbours against Christchurch Boys’ High School have blown their chances until a superb crew being crowned National Champions B Kroon was absolutely outstanding the North Island Championships in St Peter’s College, and a win over Mount was much tougher and their bowlers rally by the lower order saw Grammar with a superb win and in the feature as he came from behind on the last lap to Wellington. Albert Grammar. We came third overall dominated and Grammar lost in less than win with one wicket and five balls to event, the Boys’ Under 18 ‘8’s, the very win the 800 in a huge personal best. and thus qualified to defend the two–day two days. The last traditional fixture, spare. young Grammar crew claimed a well S Ulufonua was a most impressive winner Cricket Championship competition. against Palmerston North Boys’ High The team was ably led throughout by deserved bronze medal. of the Shot Put with a big personal best - Having been joint winners of the two–day This term saw the three traditional was shortened due to the flight times captain James Parslow, who also shared What was even more noteworthy way over 14 metres. Auckland Championship and with several fixtures played with a mixed bag of for our visitors and the game was drawn. the Most Valuable Player Award with was the fact that two hours previously, In the U16 Grade, M Whyte added players returning to the team, Grammar’s results. The first game against New At lunch on the final day, there was still Michael Black. The boys were a credit six of this crew rowed for the Under 17 the 1500 bronze to the 3000 metres title 1st XI were looking forward to the busy Plymouth saw Grammar dominate, the chance of a result for both teams but to the School on and off the field and ‘8’s and had gained a bronze medal in he had won earlier. N Gadbaw ran a very first term of cricket. winning outright on the third day. The that did not materialise. we would like to thank all the parents that race. The Under 15 ‘4’s also picked good time for second in the Hurdles, The one–day competition started with player of the game was Pringle with Again Grammar was inconsistent who have supported them throughout up a bronze medal. then produced a superb throw of nearly a disappointing loss against Avondale, 11 wickets and he top scored in the in the two-day Championship. A gritty the campaign and especially those who 44 metres to win the Javelin. B Stanley batting performance by the team travelled down to Taupo during the Swimming won silver in the Shot with another saw AGS win the first game against week. Also thanks to Pip Sail at Physio The School Swimming Sports were held encouraging effort, while A McDermott’s Westlake. James Parslow scored 128 Fix for sponsoring the team. at the Lagoon Leisure Centre in Panmure 800 was tremendous. in his first season for the team. The on Wednesday 10 February. Two new Of the Seniors, J Small came of second game against an in-form King’s Rowing records were established during the 21 age with his bronze medal and massive College side saw us collapse to 51 all On Saturday 13 February, the Auckland events: personal best in the 1500, and K Hurrell out. Then King’s College were restricted Grammar Rowing Club attended the Junior 50m Breaststroke 35.88s looked most accomplished in finishing to 35 for 5 before a late charge meant 75th Annual Head of Harbour Regatta at J Kim 4F (previous record 35.9s 2003), second in the Shot. To complete an that they managed 252 for 8. Day 2 Lake Pupuke – the Auckland Secondary Intermediate 50m Butterfly 27.90s excellent event for the throwers, C Walker saw King’s College dominate again and School Rowing Championships. In rough F Bassett 6F1 (previous record 28.2s 1996) produced a super 47 metre personal best Grammar lost outright. This competition in the Javelin. continues in Term 4 with games against Probably Grammar’s most impressive St Kentigern College, Rangitoto College (and improved) athlete was J McIlraith. and St Peter’s College. Not only did he win the high Hurdles Grammar reached the semi-final from team-mate M Herbert, in a personal of the Auckland Region Gillette Cup best time, he was also instrumental in competition after convincing wins over Grammar’s superb races in both the 4 x Papatoetoe and Sacred Heart. The semi- 100 and the 4 x 400 relays. In the former, final, however, was a much harder game he anchored the team to a fine silver that Grammar were out of until Captain medal while in the longer event, the last Hayes scored a quick fire 61 which put on the programme, he took Grammar Bowler Jack Driscoll bowls to Westlake as Angus Harman wicket keeps on Day 1 of a us in the hunt. However the game was from fifth position to first, a placing we two-day game in which Grammar won on 1st Innings and the standout performance in lost by 17 runs and King’s College went held right to the end. the game was 128 for James Parslow (Form 4). on to the final. The season continues The Grammar U18 eight receive a bronze medal in the Maadi Cup Final.

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25 boys’ events. Juniors and D Jiang and L Kitchen won big games: Rangitoto College and and the team performed well under In the face of some stiff opposition the Intermediate doubles title. L Kitchen Westlake. Whilst they prevailed over pressure when they came from four from Mount Albert Grammar School, made the singles final and the Grammar Rangitoto College 10–9 in a very slow goals down to defeat Rangitoto in the Sacred Heart College, St Peter’s and team managed to tie with Westlake and lethargic performance, Westlake Auckland competition. Although it’s King’s College, Grammar performed for the James Aitkenhead Shield on managed to upset the number one a relatively new team and they have particularly well, especially in the Senior points accumulated from the three age ranked Grammar side with a last second only played together for the duration of and Intermediate events. divisions. This was pleasing as it has goal for the win. However, a week later the season, there is a very good team From the 12 individual events, the been several years since Grammar has in the Auckland semi final, the team atmosphere and everybody seems to team gained seven 1st placings and six won this shield and it demonstrates the redeemed themselves beating Westlake play well together. 2nd placings. The team then won eight health of tennis at the School. resoundingly 11–8. This means that The North Island Secondary Schools of the 13 relay events and came second The AGS Tennis Academy has over 80 the Premier team will once again play Championship and the New Zealand place in four other relay events. players involved in morning coaching from Sacred Heart, only this time in the Secondary Schools Championships, Head Coach, Bruce Derlin, and he is also Auckland Championship Final. accompanied by the Auckland final, Tennis coaching the A teams after school. So far the team has been playing are all that is left in the season for this There are 38 teams entered in the very well, apart from the lapse in Premier team, and they are hoping, and Auckland competition – the largest Waterpolo concentration against Westlake. are most likely expected, to do very well number for any school, and there is With only three team members having Combinations have been working well in both of these tournaments. impressive depth with intense competition left from 2009 and with the addition of a for the A1 teams. number of strong players into the team, The School Champions for 2010 are: Senior Relay The Junior A1 and 2 teams are both in the Premier waterpolo team started Junior Champion: J Kim 4F 30 pts, Junior 200m Backstroke 2:04.93 (R Holder, the A1 grade, with the A2 beating King’s the season with high potential. The Runner-Up: B Xu 4C 17 pts, Intermediate P Carter, E Temm, S Benson); 200m A1 7–2. The Intermediate A1 is also the team, captained by M Small, has a large Champion: F Bassett 6F1 30 pts, Breaststroke 2:21.40 (H Kwon, T Jones, front runner, winning all its ties so far. The contingent of Form 7 players; seven Intermediate Runner-Up: B Kim 5A 14 pts, E Moser, M Small); 200m Freestyle Senior A1 squad is: L Kitchen, D Jiang, out of 11 in fact. However, the younger Senior Champion: R Holder 7G 29 pts, 1:43.01 (P Richardson, T Rouse, P Carter, N Vulinovich, J Barclay, D Lazarus and H players in the team have shown much Senior Runner-Up: P Richardson 6I 13 pts M Small); 200m Medley 1:56.76 (R Holder, Loos (Captain). The Senior A1 had a very promise. Champion of Champions Competition H Kwon, S Benson, P Richardson). successful first term, with solid wins The season started as expected, On Monday 29 March, the Auckland Thanks to Ryan Holder (Captain of against Christchurch Boys in the annual with big wins over such teams as Mount Secondary Schools Swimming Champion Swimming) for organising the entries traditional fixture, Macleans, Mount Albert Albert Grammar School, St Kentigern, of Champions meet was held at and to Dr Jenks and Mr Beaumont for Grammar School, King’s College and a Glendowie, King’s College and Auckland Westwave Aquatic Centre, Henderson. accompanying the team. narrow 5–4 loss to Westlake, Grammar’s Grammar B in the round robin play. The The AGS swimming team qualified for Zones report main rival this year and its expected team’s first real test of the season came all 12 individual events and for 12 of the The Central/East Zone Swimming opponent in the Auckland final in Term 4. in the form of Sacred Heart College. 13 relay events. The team came first in Championships were held at Mount Albert Grammar fared well in the Auckland Always traditionally strong, Sacred three individual events and second in four. Grammar School on Tuesday 24 February. Champion of Champions. N Vulinovich Heart proved a fantastic game but They performed particularly well The AGS team of 27 boys competed in all and C Philpot won the doubles title in the Grammar showed a dominating in the relay events, gaining eight first performance to win it 7–4. The next placings and three second placings. The week, the team had another two Coach Goldsworthy with the Premier Waterpolo team. Grammar team should be congratulated for their efforts in this competition while F Bassett deserves special praise for his outstanding performance. First placings were: Individual F Bassett, 50m Intermediate Butterfly 27.14; F Bassett, 50m Intermediate Backstroke 28.80; R Holder, 50m Senior Backstroke 28.26 Open Relay 200m Butterfly 1:50.93 (F Bassett, T Jones, S Benson, R Holder) Junior Relay 200m Backstroke 2:20.31 (E Vos, J Curtis, J Benson, A Cammell); 200m Breaststroke 2:35.69 (B Xu, E Vos, A Cammell, J Kim) Intermediate Relay 200m Backstroke 2:10.21 (V Chan, The Senior A2 tennis team, with manager and Master in Charge of Tennis Barry Schmidt, R Puketapu, F Bassett, P Burrell) on a tour of the windmills after the annual Quadrangular tournament in Palmerston North.

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Date Opposition Venue We would like to thank the following 24 April St Paul’s College or Otahuhu College Away parents and friends of Grammar who have 1 May Mount Albert Grammar School Home given up their time to assist and support 8 May Kelston Boys High School Away our sports teams in Terms 1 2010. 15 May St Kentigern College Away 22 May Sacred Heart College Home Cricket 29 May Tangaroa College or Onehunga High School Home Warren Barclay, Richard Buddle, 5 June Queen’s Birthday Weekend Peter Cammell, Howard Chaffey, Dave Edkins, David and Charmian Hayes, 12 June King’s College Away Bill Kermode, Ellen Majurey, 19 June De La Salle College Away Peter McCormack, Kevin Peacock, 26 June St Peter’s College Home Sailing Regatta Martin and Lisa Pringle, Gavin Smart, n a somewhat overcast mid-February 24 July Aorere College Home Ken and Belinda Stuchbery, O day, the annual AGS Sailing Regatta 31 July Tamaki College Home Richard Webb, Mark Wilson was held on Auckland city’s harbour. 7 August Semi-Finals and Scott Woolley Seven Young 88 boats took part, 14 August Final with their crews not only enjoying a fun Cycling day out on the water but also helping to Plus Traditional Fixtures: Hugo and Jenny Bloor, Tom Boderick, raise funds for the School’s Academic 17 April Tauranga Boys High School (12pm) Home Peter and Karen Brothers, Endowment Fund. 17/18 May New Plymouth Boys High School Away The proud new holders of the Gala Roger and Margie Elley-Brown, Mark Hill, 26 May Hamilton Boys High School Away Dinner Sailing Regatta Cup, now in Paul and Robynne Kane, Steve Marson, its sixth year, are the team from Greg Sue Meltzer, Phil Pavis, Karen Poole, Knowles’s boat, led by celebrity skipper Russell Scott and Lynne Staub James Williamson. AGS 1st XI Football Fixtures Richard Webb presents the cup to Greg Supporter Bruno Trouble. Bruno Trouble, best known to Knowles at the Ponsonby Cruising Club. Date Opposition Venue Distance Squad Aucklanders as ‘Mr Louis Vuitton’, kindly 24 April Beachlands Maraetia Home David and Susan Boswell, took time out and leant his support to this Special thanks to: Airpro Service, Tim If you are interested in taking part in 28 April Kristin College Away event, presenting the winning skipper Benson, Cavalier Travel, Rod and Liz the Regatta and purchasing a boat next Geoff and Kim Burstall, with a Louis Vuitton bag valued at $1,500. Davis, Calum Haslop, Jim Kriechbaum, year, please contact Toni Durant at the 1 May Sacred Heart College Away Grant and Heather Hill, Knowles Family, Porus Family, Renwick Development Office on (09) 638 0554 or 8 May Westlake Boys Away Carl and Samantha Moody, Phil Morreau Event kindly supported by Design and organisers Richard Webb and [email protected] 15 May Mount Albert Grammar School Home and Amanda Bird, Brian and Liz Watt and Nick Wiles. 18 May New Plymouth Boy’s Away Ken and Collette Whyte 22 May Rangitoto College Away 29 May St Peter’s College Home Softball Note: No games on Queen’s Birthday Weekend Sally-Ann Hoani and Dion Hurinui 9 June Hamilton Boy’s Away 12 June King’s College Away Surfing 19 June Kristin College Home Ian Lambie 26 June Sacred Heart Home Swimming 03 July No games Karen Holder 13 July Tauranga Boy’s Away 15 July Wellington College Home Touch Rugby 24 July Westlake College Home Dean Grace and Dion Laing Victoria Park Cellar, Auckland Jervois Road Cellar, Auckland 31 July Mount Albert Grammar School Away 07 August King’s College Home new zealand’s FIne wIne sPeCIalIsTs Water polo 14 August St Peter’s College Away Largest seLection of french & spanish Wines Deborah McCutcheon, Loraine Moser, 21 August Rangitoto College Home Our cellars are now available online www.glengarry.co.nz/finewine En Primeur 2009 selling soon www.enprimeur.co.nz Mary Nixon, Graeme and Penny Small and 28 August No game Phyllis Walker glengarry.co.nz 0800 733 505 [email protected] 30 August – 3 September National Prermier Tournament Napier

page 10 | Auckland Grammar School | www.ags.school.nz Ad Augusta | May 2010 | page 11 > Academic < > Academic < Scholarship Results 2009 Robertson Scholar ignificantly fewer boys attempted the 23 were Outstanding and one of our Scholarship Awards, which guarantees lex Zhu has just been awarded one and squash. He was a School Prefect, SNew Zealand Scholarship examinations scholars, Alex Zhu, topped New Zealand them $2,000 per annum for three years. Aof the most prestigious scholarships gained his Duke of Edinburgh Bronze in 2009. In part this is because there are in the Scholarship Chemistry examination. These boys were: A Brebner, M Granville, offered in this country – the $400,000 award and was also a member of the five subjects that our boys are unable to sit Since then, Alex has been awarded a G Srikumar and T Xu. Robertson Scholarship – which will see NZSS Chemistry Olympiad team. because the syllabuses are very different to Robertson Scholarship to study at Duke Given that the Scholarship him travel to Duke University in Durham, The Robertson Scholarship is a full the CIE A Level syllabuses. It is also in part University in the US. examinations have not been a major USA in August to study for the next four scholarship programme which includes because of the emphasis put on A Level by Three boys gained an Overall focus, these results are excellent. years. tuition fees, room and board and a living the boys, who focus on these examinations Outstanding Scholarship Award, which However, this year the School will be Alex completed a superb academic stipend as well as several summer in order to get on to the School Honours’ gave them $5,000 per annum for three putting greater emphasis on Scholarship year in 2009, gaining outstanding results projects around the world aimed at Board. years. These outstanding scholars were: examinations and we will be offering a in CIE ‘A’ Level examinations, with marks increasing community involvement. Nevertheless, despite this, the School J Mahon-Heap, W Zhang and A Zhu. number of mentoring programmes and of 92% in Biology and Physics and 93% “To me this scholarship is far more still attained 64 Scholarships, of which Four other boys gained overall additional help for our very top scholars. in Chemistry, thus gaining a place on the than just financial aid towards studying Alex Zhu. School’s prestigious Honours’ Board for at Duke,” says Alex. “It also allows me 2009. to be a part of the Robertson Scholars semesters, as well as regularly taking Successful Scholarship Applicants 2009 He topped the country in the NZ community, in which there are around papers there. Scholarship Chemistry examination 36 freshmen each year, as well as Alex enrolled at the University NZEST Scholarships (only 8 in NZ) AUT Scholarships Otago University Leaders of Tomorrow and will be presented with his award at experiencing things which I would never of Auckland this year to study for a William Zhang 7A Significant Student: Joseph Crooks 7H Luke Huang 7A, Jonathan Mahon-Heap 7A Government House in May. have otherwise experienced even if I BEng degree in Mechatronics and and Jonathan Mahon Heap 7A Vice Chancellors: Samuel Vesey 7D and Simon Zhang 7A Not just a top scholar, Alex was studied at Duke.” was awarded the IPENZ Foundation The University of Auckland Scholarship Maori Business: Dwayne Rowsell 7C1 Russell McVeagh Law Scholarship involved in a wide range of co-curricular The scholarship also has a mandatory Scholarship for Engineering. Now that he Auckland University Scholarship: UNITEC Jonathan Mahon-Heap 7A activities at School including football, dual citizenship programme, which will is moving to Duke, his IPENZ scholarship William Zhang 7A, Sam Burridge 7A Scott Bracey 7C1 and Joe Bridley 7D and Joshua Baxter 7B fencing, tennis, table tennis, badminton see Alex study at UNC Chapel Hill for two will be awarded to another candidate. and Jonathan Mahon-Heap 7A Victoria University Pricewaterhouse Aspire Scholarship Chancellors Awards for Top Maori Simon Wilson 7A Ketan Hari 7C and Pacific Scholars: Campbell Rehu 7D Canterbury University IPENZ Foundation Scholarship Top Awards for CIE 2009 and Benjamin Jones 7E Emerging Leaders: Daniel Smith 7B (Engineering) Alumni Scholarship: Joshua Baxter 7B Lincoln University Alex Zhu 7A Aldis Scholarship in Mathematics for Maori Sport (Lincoln): Heath Colthurst 7D1 Auckland Rugby Referees Scholarship and Pasifika Students: Vesiliana Unasa 7D AMI Performing Arts Scholarship Cody Neilson 7E1 College of Engineering First Year Keelan McCafferty 7E NZ Army Malone Scholarship (full uni Scholarship (Canterbury $1,000 for year 1): Auckland Rugby Bursary Scholarship fees, $9,600 pa, army officer training) Daniel Smith 7B Otenili Moala 6G1 Fraser Ellis 7G University Entrance Scholars 2009

Grammar winners at the Cambridge Outstanding Achiever Awards, from left to right: K Wang, T Garg, B Mcarthur, L Tian, C You, V Maheshwari, E Koo, A Thein, R Zhang, H Bell and J Choy.

mongst our top scholars for 2009 was a group of six Top in the World AYear 11 boys who came top equal in the world for AS Top = IGCSE Accounting Vivan Maheshwari Mathematics (usually sat in Year 12). Top = IGCSE Accounting Kailun Wang IGCSE Combined Science Benjamin Mcarthur Top in New Zealand IGCSE Physics Robert Zhang IGCSE Foreign Language French Olivier Laugeray-Cleaver Top = AS Level Mathematics Harrison Bell IGCSE Foreign Language Spanish Bruno Lane Top = AS Level Mathematics Jason Choy Back Row: D Huang, DG Smith and MJ Granville 4th Row: JG Mahon-Heap, JYC Lee, Z Tan, A Eastabrook, A Scaria, NA Faux, IGCSE History Chris You Top = AS Level Mathematics Tushar Garg JP Moody, S Chullian, SR Javed and C Luo 3rd Row: YJ Kim, GZ Zhang, JMJ Ma, H Chan, JC Little, AZ Zhu, SG Fraser, K Lu, Y Chen, AS Level Business Studies Brook Dyer Top = AS Level Mathematics Eun Koo PJ Tien and SC Lee 2nd Row: YS Lin, R Sriram, JKS Ng, G Srikumar, T Xu, ACX Tian, J Chen, RC Gaze, WWM Kan, SS Lee, AS Level Literature In English Selwyn Fraser Top = AS Level Mathematics Arkar Thein MCK Ryoo and C Huang Front Row: H Diesh, PLT Yuen, JS Guo, Mr AJ Blackburn (Chairman BOT), LYI Huang, AS Level Physical Education Ketan Hari Top = AS Level Mathematics Luke Tian Mr J Morris (Headmaster), W Zhang, Mr WD Moore (Deputy Headmaster), SL Burridge, HJH Saunders and YH Wong AS Level Latin Fergus Were Top = AS Level Mathematics Robert Zhang Absent: PP Wang, ZR Lim, AC Brebner, JJ Baxter, DWT Kim and MJA Walker.

page 12 | Auckland Grammar School | www.ags.school.nz Ad Augusta | May 2010 | page 13 > Academic < > Events < Grammar boys excel in IYPT he national final of the New Zealand TYoung Physicists’ tournament was held on Saturday 27 March in Wellington, featuring the top two teams from each of the regional tournaments fighting it out for top spot. The Auckland Grammar team, which finished first in the Auckland regional tournament, placed second overall in the national final. First place went to Onslow College, third to Papanui, fourth to King’s College, fifth to Nelson Combined Colleges and sixth to Christ’s College. The boys in the AGS team, Yufei Chen, David Xie and Tony Yuen all of 7A, won silver medals and iPods. Strong performances from the whole At the national finals in Wellington, from left, David Xie, Yufei Chen and Tony Yuen. AGS team led to all three boys being included in the New Zealand training squad to represent New Zealand in Vienna Gala Dinner in July for the international tournament, Examination Entry ach year the magnificent Main Hall As this event forms one of the Either as a business sponsor for IYPT. Eat Auckland Grammar School plays cornerstones of the School’s fundraising $300 (plus GST) or by gifting a personal The boys have new research topics and Fees Collection 2010 host to the annual Foundation Trust Gala endeavours – raising money for the donation of $300 (tax receipt provided). and will present their findings to a Dinner. To date, this event has raised Academic Endowment Fund to recruit, In return for your support, the School selection panel on Friday 23 April. At that NCEA Levels 1, 2 and 3 and New Zealand Scholarship are national qualifications over $600,000 for the Foundation Trust. retain and reward high quality teaching will feature your company name and selection process, the final five students awarded by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA). IGCSE, AS Level and A This year, the 8th Gala Dinner (sold staff – your participation plays a vital role logo or personal name on an electronic will be chosen. Level are international qualifications awarded by University of Cambridge International out!) will take place at 6pm on Saturday in helping the School fulfil its mission. screen on the night, in the Gala Dinner Examinations (CIE). 29 May. Auction catalogue and on the School’s It is school policy that all students studying senior qualification courses will enter for As always, it will be a fabulous night, Gala Dinner Sponsor website. examinations. The schedule of examination fees is set out below. filled with comedy and entertainment. Grammar’s pursuit of excellence in all For more details on supporting Touch Please look out for the Gala Dinner areas of school life depends so much on this event, please contact the NCEA Levels 1, 2 and 3 $ online auction on Sella.co.nz; we will the generosity of our supporters. While Development Office on (09) 623 5639 Domestic students 75 email you with more details closer to the dinner itself is already sold out, you or [email protected] Typing Foreign fee-paying students 375 the time. can still support the event as a sponsor: We look forward to your support!

Lessons New Zealand Scholarship NCEA students: A great opportunity for boys (and Entry for up to 3 subjects Nil their families and friends) to learn to New Zealand Scholarship CIE students: touch type in just six lessons. Entry for up to 3 subjects 75 Jan Morris of Computer Success 2010 Art Exhibition Friday 3 September – Sunday 5 September is offering an intensive after-school NCEA and CIE students: additional subject entries 75 per subject course of six lessons on Mondays Foreign fee-paying students 100 per subject from 3.30-5pm in the AGS computer Preview Evening lab. The dates of the course are IGCSE 95 per subject Friday 3 September 6.30pm – 9.30pm $50 Monday 10, 17, 24, 31 May, 7 and AS and A2 Administration Fee: $45 65 per subject includes wine, light refreshments and entertainment 14 June. A-Level (when taken in a single examination session) 110 per subject The cost of the course is $90. Cheques made out to Computer Saturday 10am – 4pm Free Success can be paid to Mrs Invoices will be issued to all students during Week 7 of Term 2. The final date for Sunday 10am – 2pm Free Wilkinson (Headmaster’s Secretary) payment is 2 August 2010. in her office by the main entrance to The Government provides financial assistance to students entering NZQA If you’re interested in joining the Art Exhibition the School Hall. Once paid you are qualifications if hardship criteria are met. In Term 2, students will be issued with a Committee or helping over the Exhibition weekend, registered for the class. separate notice that sets out the eligibility criteria and includes an application form. If you wish to discuss the course we’d love to hear from you. We’re seeking parent and or have other computer course Information is also available from the NZQA website (www.nzqa.govt.nz/ncea/ Old Boy help for this event. For more information, needs, please phone Jan Morris for-students/financialassistance.html). Completed application forms must be returned please contact Toni Durant on 09 638 0554 on 021 531173 or email to the School by 2 August 2010. Financial assistance cannot be claimed for foreign or [email protected] [email protected] fee-paying students.

page 14 | Auckland Grammar School | www.ags.school.nz Ad Augusta | May 2010 | page 15 > Arts < > Arts < New Music The Sound of Music his year’s joint production with Teacher T Epsom Girls Grammar School is Rodgers’ and Hammerstein’s The Sound e welcome Ms Mary Lin to the of Music. WMusic Department as a full-time Amongst a cast of about 100 girls teacher. A pianist and a clarinetist, Ms and boys in both singing and stage Lin has particular interest in ensemble performances, Captain George Von Trapp and contemporary music. She will be is played by Lachie Kermode, Jae Woo is teaching Forms 3 and 4 Core Music and Max Detweiler and Rhys Landon-Lane is Form 4 Option Music this year. Rolf Gruber. The Von Trapp children are played by Emily Laurich, Alex Best, Meg Jae Woo (who plays Max Detweiler), Sydenham, Fletcher Boswell, Ophelia Abby Hauraki (Maria) and Wass, Paige Thompson/Louisa Reid Yasmin Olsen (Stage Manager). (shared role) and Devon Bayer. And be sure to look out for the human goats! Ms Andrea Hellens and Mr James The season runs from 8 – 15 May Knightly are very much involved this year at the Raye Freedman Arts Centre back stage, with Lynn Rawlinson once at Epsom Girls Grammar. Tickets are again weaving her magic with costumes available through the iTicket website and Trish Loulanting and Louise White (www.iticket.co.nz) or by phoning also working on the production. (09) 361 1000. Don’t miss out! Stage Band performing at Remuera Intermediate under the Performance Day leadership of Hamish Chan 7A (back row, third from left).

ach year, all the music performance Grammar Virtuosi, Percussion Ensemble- Egroups travel to schools within Relentless Rhythm, and Junior Band- the Auckland Grammar School zone to Intermezzo, this was is a big undertaking perform. The aim is to bring a focus to involving 140 student musicians. our rehearsals early in the new year and In addition to performing, each to form a positive relationship with our music director talked a little bit about contributing schools. It also allows for various musical instruments and voices our new performance groups members – especially the ones that are less to have an encouraging and positive start popular but critical to our music groups. and get to know their peers. Mr Wasson’s Junior Band, Intermezzo, This year, we visited Auckland Normal proved to be a big hit. Established in Core Music and Option Music teacher, Intermediate and Remuera Intermediate Term 4 last year, these new players are Ms Mary Lin. on Friday 19 March. With nine music performing like seasoned professionals! groups performing: Symphony Orchestra, We received very enthusiastic responses Concert Band, Stage Band, Grammar from our host schools and our musicians Thank you Voices, Pipe Band, Barbershop Quartet, were great ambassadors for the School. We would like to thank the following Pipe Band, with director Mr Anton Hodson parents and friends of Grammar for Percussion Ensemble ‘Relentless Rhythm’ with, left to right, Nick Arbuckle 5E, and pipe leader Sam Blomfield 7E1 Jono Webb 5F, Tim Doyle 4E and leader Liam Janes 5C1. heading the march. their support:

Music Department Manel Fernando, Barbara Frazer, Andrea Kendall and Christine Laugeray-Cleaver

Pacific Island Groups Anne Fitisemanu, Tusi Harvey, Sala Masina, Mary Matagi, Teena Timoteo, Fa’afetai Tofilau and Alapati Tupuola

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Annual Appeal – Academic Endowment Fund Excellence Mr D R & Mrs L Adams he Foundation Trust would like to T thank the following people for their Auckland Private Education Charitable generous support of the 2009 Annual Trust Appeal. Mr D C Batts The focus of this appeal was to increase the capital base of the Academic Mr N S Bowden Endowment Fund, established to recruit, Mr G M Edwards retain and reward top teachers. This list includes donations from Mr J D Fay 8 September 2009 to 31 March 2010. Friedlander Foundation Some donors have chosen to remain anonymous. Mr O Hashmi Mr B R Hunt Annual Appeal Mr G L & Mrs V Lang Mr D B Abel Mr W B Leyland Mr E R Anderson Mr Y G Lu & Mrs H E Lin Mr R E Beever Mr W & Mrs J Price Mr R P Bhikha Sir M J Wells The Whineray Family; Allan 2007, Mr J W Braund Wilson 1948 and James 1974. Mrs D & Mr S Burridge Building on Tradition “We’re delighted that our family Mr T A Cammell In addition to the Annual Appeal, the is now a part of Grammar history loyal Grammar community contributed – forever! Join us and help keep Mr J S Carnahan to the Building on Tradition campaign, Grammar great!” Mr P & Mrs C Chrystall which saw the completion of the Sports Centre, Old Boys’ Pavilion and upgrade Mr J L Clark of the top field. Mr B C Cornwell Mr J G & Mrs A Adam Mr A L Dyke Mrs D & Mr S Burridge Heritage Hall Forms Fundraiser Mr D Dowden Dr D B H & Mrs A Loos Mr D L Samuel Mr W R Champtaloup Mr C & Mrs K Erikson s a Grammar family or Old Boy, you performing teachers every year. And, Mr G S Lucena School Uniform Centre Ms J Cotter & Mr P Smith now have the opportunity to secure by improving staff retention levels and Mr D E Esterman A Professor A MacCormick Mr D S Shieff Mr C R Dargaville permanent naming rights to one of these aiding recruitment, it’s a very positive Mr T D Esterman delightful School heirlooms. way to ensure that our outstanding Grammar Carlton Rugby Club Mr D E MacCormick Mr G I Smith For $6,000 for a large form or $3,000 teaching traditions are carried on into Mr W A Foster Mr J R McGrevy Mr S S Stafford-Bush Dr G K & Mrs J S Hayward for a small form, you can have a small the future. Mr D & Mrs R Goatley brass plaque permanently attached to Mr J M McDougall Mr L N Sumich Mr D & Mrs D Hitchcock Ms B Hackshaw the front of the form (see photograph). These Heritage Forms Mr B J Mears Mr G B & Mrs L M Towers Mr G L & Mrs V Lang The plaque will feature the Grammar will be in great demand! Mr K Haszard Lion, your family’s name and a notation There are only 189 Heritage Forms and Mr T G Nuthall Mr I Tuleasca Mr S A & Mrs E A Longuet-Higgins Mr S C Hazard that your family supports the Academic they will be keenly sought by the many Mr J & Mrs J E Morris Mr T Ogura Mr P D Viskovic Endowment Fund. families who have attended our school. Mr L J Holdsworth Mr K J O’Sullivan Mr J & Mrs J Wakely Mr G B & Mrs M Ryder The forms will be allocated on a ‘first Mr K & Mrs V Holmes Your contribution to come, first served’ basis. Mr T K Prebble Mr D G Walsh Mr P & Mrs J Sinhalage Grammar’s academic future Refer to the order form enclosed Mr K J Hoolihan Mr C C Preece Mr B & Mrs D Winstanley Dr R J Sorrenson Your contributions will be used to grow with this copy of Ad Augusta or contact Mr K Jacobsen our fund by $1,000,000, allowing the the Development Office on 09 623 5639 Mr L A S Ross Dr A & Mrs S Wong Dr M K Stone Mr J K Kernohan School to confer 15 new awards to top- or [email protected] Major R L Ryan Mr D R Wylie Mr M J & Mrs S Valentine Mr E K Kirk Mr D & Mrs S Ryken Mr R & Mrs S Young Mr R B & Mrs J M Wills Mr S J Lobb The School wishes to thank David and Louise Henderson of Hendo Communications for their assistance and support of the Heritage Hall Forms Fundraising Project.

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In 1998, at Mr Morris’s first prize leading the Foundation Trust. The various n important School body which and School as required while always educational facilities. At the completion giving after I became Board Chairman, the Old Boys’ Presidents have also provided Adoes a lot of work behind the mindful of the role of the Board of of travel, reports are presented two of us agreed that this occasion should great support to the School and to me and scenes yet maintains a relatively low Trustees. which always contain interesting and be about students and their success. I thank them for their commitment. profile is the Headmaster’s Council. We informative ideas and suggestions to The Board Report to prize giving has thus Grammar is sometimes regarded as asked Chair of the past eight years, Greg Art Collection benefit education. always been brief. Today I would like to an institution that is buried in the past Kasper ’57, to provide an insight into the The Council also has a variety of A Sub Committee of five members change this a little... and does not change as time progresses. workings of the Council: functions it continues to undertake. of the Council meet in November to It is with some sadness, and It is interesting to look back on 18 years The Auckland Grammar School It owns an extensive and valuable art consider nominations put forward by considerable satisfaction, that I step association with the School. Headmaster’s Council has been in collection, which it has purchased and the School Executive. The Headmaster down as Board Chair after 18 years on In 1992 we had no women teachers… existence for 40 years. It was set up maintained over many years. Works are makes representations then retires while the Board, the last 12 as chair. It has been what a positive change it has been to now when the late Sir Henry Cooper was displayed prominently around the School. the Sub Committee deliberates and then a special privilege to be involved with have superb women on our teaching staff. Headmaster and at a time when the Recent purchases have been made makes its choice. The announcement is the School in this way and do my part to In 1992 there were no Cambridge School did not have its own stand alone with a view to acquiring works by then made at prize giving. support the Headmaster. exams. What a great Grammar initiative. Board of Trustees. emerging artists and of an educational Mr Morris, I have enjoyed our In 1992 we had no Development or Over the years the vast majority, nature. Older works include Goldie, Cooper-Connell Scholarships association and wish you and the School Advancement and no Foundation Trust… if not all members (approximately Hoyte and Blomfield while more recent In more recent times, the Council has well for the future. We have been through what a positive benefit these groups have 15), have been ‘senior’ old boys. The names include Frizzell, Twiss, Gimblett been able to award scholarships to a few challenges together. As I look back had on the School and staff over the past Headmaster is also a member. and Kahukiwa, to name just a few. The enable boys to attend Tibbs House. over almost 12 years, I don’t remember a several years. Set up to advise and assist the collection is added to as funds permit Scholarships are known as the Cooper- Robert Kirkpatrick, Former Chair AGS single time where we have had a serious The number of sports that Grammar Headmaster at his request, to advance and opportunities arise. Connell scholarships and are named after Board of Trustees. disagreement on how to progress in a teams now pursue has more than and further the standards, facilities and Sir Henry Cooper and Mr Barrie Connell, manner that was in the best interests of doubled. The school roll has increased traditions of the School, it continues to Staff Scholarship both of whom made magnificent he following speech (abridged) was our school and our students. It has been a by more than 40%. We have many carry out that objective. A function that gives the Council much contributions in serving the School. T given by Robert Kirkpatrick, former pleasure working with you. new buildings and access to computer Since obtaining its own Board of satisfaction each year is the awarding The scholarships are available to Chair of the Board of Trustees, during The Executive of the School, you technology. Overall I am sure we have Trustees, successive Boards have of the staff scholarship. This enables a boys with the potential to achieve prize giving at the end of last year. have all helped me in a variety of ways adjusted in a measured manner by served the School extremely well, so member of staff to be reimbursed for excellence in academic endeavours, “It is always a thrill for those who over the past 12 years and I thank you embracing the future without sacrificing the need for advice has been somewhat extensive travel and accommodation allied with participation in sports and serve on the School Board to sit on the for your understanding and support. the past. limited. However from time to time, undertaken in pursuit of the development cultural activities. Successful candidates stage and watch those who pass across Christina Wilkinson, you are wonderful, To this year’s School Leavers, I feel situations do arise where input has been of teaching skills and to keep abreast of are chosen at the sole discretion of it to collect their various awards. The thank you for keeping me organised and a special association with your leaving appreciated. educational advances. the Headmaster, following interviews look on some of the student’s faces is always being cheerful when I asked for year. You are the last students who were Through all of these changes, the First awarded in 1981, the 2010 involving senior members of staff. priceless. something to be done. Patrick Garguilo born before I joined the School Board. Headmaster’s Council (sometimes recipient will be the 30th staff scholar. These boys are considered to be For those who will not make it across and your team, it has been a pleasure It certainly is time for me to leave. My referred to as ‘the wise old heads’), has Travel often takes place in the UK and those who will benefit significantly from stage, your efforts during the year are working with you and having my parting thoughts for your future success been available to assist the Headmaster Europe, with visits to many schools and attendance at Grammar and may be also important. Without you pushing your questions and requests actioned promptly. are fivefold: subject to circumstances which would classmates forward they would not be up Development and Advancement staff, we 1. Be thankful to your parents for giving normally preclude them from attending. here today. I always comment to people have come a long way and it has been a you the privilege of attending Auckland Either a full or half scholarship may be outside the Grammar community who pleasure working with you all. Grammar School. I am. awarded and is valid for up to five years, ask about the School, that its greatest To the staff of the School, it seems 2. Decide what you believe in and be but reviewable annually at the discretion achievement is to encourage all our like I have lived here at times, but it has proud of your choices. of the Headmaster. students to succeed at a level above that always been a pleasure to meet and talk 3. Find somebody to love who is also Additional functions of the Council which each individual student thought with you around the School or at the your best friend. include financial assistance with a they could achieve. various school functions. 4. Find a job that you enjoy. We spend a variety of School projects encompassing 2009 has been another great year for I have been fortunate to serve with fair portion of our life working so be happy academic, sporting and cultural activities. the School both academically, sporting three great Deputy Chairs during my doing it. However don’t expect work to The Headmaster’s Council also assists and culturally. The Board passes on its time as Chair. I record my thanks to Greg be wonderful all the time. We grow as we with annual prizes, and of course financial congratulations to all students and staff. Kasper, Noel Ingram and David Simcock. face the inevitable challenges that arise. stewardship of considerable capital We fully appreciate the efforts of all When things have become messy, it has 5. Find an activity in your community funds. The Council also has the right to staff members, both inside and outside been these three gentlemen who have that you can be involved with, to give appoint one member of the Board of the classroom, in ensuring our success provided wise council to the Head and something back for the next generation. Trustees and makes the appointments to continues. The Board continues its efforts myself. I have also personally received I’ve been blessed in all these five areas. the AGS Foundation Trust. The members in conjunction with the Foundation Trust great support from Ron Carter and Greg I never intended to become a member of of the Council tend to serve for many to reward staff for their efforts. We know Kasper in their roles as Chair of the the Grammar Board or to chair it. But I will years and get a great deal of satisfaction that our staff are the driving force behind Headmaster’s Council, and from Phil be forever grateful I had this honour. Tibbs House Cooper-Connell scholarship boys, from left to right, at back are H Whelan out of their continuing involvement with the School’s performance. Skelton and Jack Porus in their roles in Per Angusta, Ad Augusta.” 4C, I Mulitalo 6F1 and J Malcolm 4E and front are C Wilkinson 3E and M Buttimore 3G. the School.

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Term Dates 2010 Prefects Cartwright AJ 7C Head Prefect Sat 8 – Sat 15 May School Production ‘The Sound of Music’, Holding MLH 7F Deputy Head Raye Freedman Theatre, EGGS (until 15 May) Prefect Thurs 13 May Form 4 Parent Interviews (3–6pm, Main Hall) Adam JDA 7E Senior Prefect Adams DE 7C Wed 19 May Form 5 Parent Interviews (3–6pm, Main Hall) Anthony JS 7G Tues 25 May Form 6 and 7 Parent Interviews (3–6pm, Main Hall) Baker-Sheath HW 7A Barclay SF 7C Sat 29 May Foundation Trust Gala Dinner (6pm, Main Hall) Best AJ 7H Mon 7 June Queen’s Birthday (School Closed) Browne CTZ 7E Chan H 7A Wed 9 June Careers Evening, St Cuthbert’s, 6–9.30pm Chang BWJ 7F Sat 12 June AGS vs. King’s College 1st XV Match (No.1 Field, King’s) Cocker JA 7C Dyer BG 7B Fri 25 June Examinations senior school begin Fitisemanu EP 7D1 Mon 28 June Examinations senior school Fraser SG 7A Granville MJ 7A Tues 29 June – Fri 2 July Examinations full school Greenslade MJR 7D Fri 2 July End of Term 2 Grimshaw CAR 7A Gudex TH 7A Welcome to the Old Boys’ TERM 3 Monday 19 July – Friday 24 September Hillyer LB 7C1 Thurs 2 – Fri 3 Sept Teacher Only Days Jayasinghe TK 7C Jones TB 7C1 section of Ad Augusta Fri 3 Sep Art Exhibition Preview Evening (6.30pm, Main Hall) Kelly TP 7C Senior Prefect he first three months of the year the battlefields of war; as a School and Little JC 7A Sat 4 – Sun 5 Sept Art Exhibition open to public Tare always busy ones, and present as an Association we will never forget Liu K 7A many opportunities for Old Boys to the sacrifice of these men. Longuet-Higgins MJ 7C1 reconnect with the School and with their Some of the items we have on the Loos HDH 7B contemporaries. OBA agenda for 2010 are: Auckland Grammar School Loulanting M 7E It is an interesting statistic that • Continuing support and agitation to Morreau SP 7B between the many and varied Old Boy achieve some flexibility around School Moser EJ 7F functions so far this year, over 1,000 zoning; Board Of Trustees 2010 Election Mulcare JT 7B Old Boys have attended either a decade • The appointment of two Old Boy Voters’ Guide to the Elections post box no later than 5pm on the day Naidoo DV 7F Reunion, the Recent Leavers’ function, representatives to the School’s Board of The election for the Board of Trustees before the election closes. Ramji AV 7D Senior Prefect the celebration opening of the Pavilion Trustees, following the election of parent will be held on Friday 7 May 2010. Over * The results will be displayed six Rouse TC 7C Changing Rooms, or the cricket or hockey representatives in May; the next few days, eligible parents and days after voting closes at the School match between an Old Boy team and the • The continuation of our ‘20 year Rowe JD 7H guardians will receive a voting paper, an Reception Office and the official result School’s 1st XIs; and that’s before we campaign’ for new membership by Sammons LR 7C1 envelope in which to return the voting will be published in the Herald on count those who will attend the Anzac contacting as many of the Class of 1990 Sinhalage VM 7A paper, and a copy of the candidates’ Saturday 15 May 2010. Day service which will take place shortly that we are able to; Small MW 7F statements. Do take the opportunity to have your say. after this edition has been mailed out. • The promotion of a new Constitution Smart KE 7D1 * On the voting paper, you will be asked Christina Wilkinson, Returning Officer That statistic represents a significant for the OBA which will update the Somerville VS 7B to put a tick against no more than six number of former students who are document that has been in existence for Stanley-Harris JR 7F1 candidates. keen to remain connected and why, many decades, and which, for example, * Your vote will be declared invalid if Advertise in Temm EJC 7D as an Old Boys’ Association, we will requires a bank account to be held with you fill in more than one voting paper; Thornton MJ 7B Head of Tibbs continue to promote and organise a the Bank of New South Wales!; you tick more names than allowed; your Ad Augusta Timoteo LA 7F1 varied annual programme of social, • A new venue for our Annual Dinner, Richard Adams intention in voting is not clear; the voting Vannisselroy JV 7C1 sporting and celebratory events. which may, with a little luck, be very President, Old Boys’ Association paper has been photocopied; the voting Reach a circulation of over 7,500, Walker CS 7F1 On the subject of Anzac Day, Old ‘close to home’; paper is handed in after noon on closing including current parents, Old Boys Watt JJM 7D1 Senior Prefect Boys will this year be represented by • Continuing to work with the School day 7 May 2010; the voting paper is not in and friends of the School. Webb OJ 7B Bob Tizard and Doug Ross as they and Headmasters’ Council on a the envelope sent with the voting paper; Whitta T 7H carry a wreath to the School Cenotaph restoration project for the Cenotaph. more than one voting paper is in one Contact Toni Durant, Events and Wong YH 7A to honour those who have died in the I hope you enjoy the Old Boy section envelope. Communications Mgr on (09) 638 0554 Woo JB 7B service of our country. I doubt that any of Ad Augusta that follows, and I hope * If you are posting your voting paper or [email protected] Yates TR 7D1 other school in New Zealand would have to see you at one of our many functions www.ags.school.nz/adaugusta back, please make sure you put it in the Yuen PLT 7A lost over 600 of their former students in that will occur over the balance of 2010.

page 22 | Auckland Grammar School | www.ags.school.nz Ad Augusta | May 2010 | page 23 Pavilion Changing Rooms ready for action Thank You to our he new sports changing rooms time for the new school year, thanks to Pavilion Changing Room Appeal Donors Tbeneath the Old Boys’ Pavilion were the support of Old Boys and Friends of officially opened in January at a special the School. he School and the Old Boys’ Mr J D Partridge ceremony for donors and supporters. “The Old Boys’ Association was TAssociation would like to Mr A J Reardon The new facilities will be used every happy to lead such a worthwhile thank the following people Mr J & Mrs M Richardson day for basic school requirements, as project,” he says. “We would like to for their generous support of Mr C J Roberts well as offering our top sports teams and thank the trustees of the Burnett Trust the Pavilion Changing Rooms Mr W J Robinson their opponents suitable and proximate for their lead donation of $150,000 and Appeal. Some donors have Mr A Rogers facilities to the School’s main sports we were delighted to be able to name chosen to remain anonymous: Dr D B Rogers ground. the main lounge in the Pavilion as the Mr J D Rose Richard Adams, President of the Old ‘Burnett Room’ in memory of Old Boy Mr G A Abbott Some of our generous supporters celebrating the opening of Mr M J M & Mrs R K Rose the Pavilion Changing Rooms. Boys’ Association, says the Association is Noel Burnett. We would also like to Richard Adams with Mr Bonneywell, Mr R & Mrs R Adams Mr J C Schnauer very pleased that this vital and necessary acknowledge the significant financial Master in Charge of Cricket and Mr Mr R B Adams Mr S R H Dean Mr H G Kasper Mr H A Sexton addition to the Pavilion was completed in support from Charles J Roberts ’37.” Skeen, Master in Charge of Rugby. Mr B M Andrews Mr D R Denning Mr J R K Kelly Mr V Sharma Mr R E Baker Dr N J Dodd Mr J K Kernohan Mr D K Simcock Mr J C Bennett Mr S & Mrs A Doo Mr M Killip Dr D M Simpson Mr J P Bissett Mr J R Eady Mr R N Kirkpatrick Mr K A Small Mr R J Blackman Dr N T Evans Mr G & Mrs M Leaming Dr R J Sorrenson Mr I D Brahne Mr D A Ferguson Mr D C Light Mr R G Souness Mr A G Brainsby Professor E D Fielden Mr A C & Mrs J E Lindenberg Mr L R Speer Mr W G Bray Mr J G Foote Mr J H Lockington Mr G R L Speight Mr G D Brown Mr C M Fraser Dr D B H Loos Mr G M Spong Mr J G Brown Mr S P Froggatt Mr R C Mann Dr M K Stone Bufton Family Mr M G Garner Dr G N Marshall Mr D J Taylor Burnett Trust Mr N T Gedye Mr P D McConnell Mr J M Thompson Mr J E L Burton Mr D A George Mr M P McDermott Dr P I Thompson Mr T M D Butts Mr M G Gray Mr L J McIlraith Mr M E Thornton Mr W H Carnachan Mr B & Mrs J Green Mr H M McIsaac Mr D J Vercoe Sir R P Carter Mr D G Gribben Dr A R McKenzie Mr C R Walton Mr G N Cashmore Mr C F Hart Mr I M McKinnon Mr B G Ward Mr D W T Colby Mr R M Harris Sir D W & Lady I M McMullin Mr A J Warner Mr P M Corner Mr Q K Hills Sir P E Moore Mr D C Watkins Mr D J Cotter Mr R J Holden Dr K A Nelson Mr R D Whatman Mr R P B Crickett Mr B N Holley Mr J D Neutze Mr F S Whineray Mr A V Cross Dr J B Howie Friends and family in memory Mr D N & Mrs J Wiles Mr M J Crump Mr B R Hunt of Matt Newman Mr J W L Wiseman Mr B H Cucksey Mr T R Ingram Mr N Nielsen Dr A T Wong Mr J & Mrs H Culpan Mr G L Johns Dr C W E Palmer Mr D R Worrall Mr A W R Dalton Mr A W Joplin Dr R Parr Mr J B F Worsfold Matt Newman Memorial Gift n memory of a close friend and Grammar Old Boy, Matthew INewman ’92 who passed away tragically in 1997, a memorial footy match was organised by good friends Stuart Penman ‘93 and Will Carnachan ’92, to be played by family and close friends of Matty’s. The match was played under lights at College Rifles RFC on Friday 31 July 2009, with Carnachan’s ‘Crushers’ beating Stu’s ‘Slayers’ on the night. The game was followed by a Headmaster John Morris officially John Wigglesworth and Peter Hirst festive after-match at the clubrooms where a 2009 All Blacks opens the Old Boys’ Pavilion presented a memento to the School Jersey, along with other items, was raffled off as part of the Changing Rooms with John for the Burnett Lounge, detailing Wigglesworth (centre) and Peter Hirst Noel Burnett’s life. event, which raised $1,000. (right), trustees of the Burnett Trust. The Old Boys’ Association appeal for the Pavilion Changing Rooms provided a fitting opportunity to donate the money raised in Matty’s name. In celebration of Matt Newman’s life.

page 24 | Auckland Grammar School | www.ags.school.nz Ad Augusta | May 2010 | page 25 Max Gimblett shines at Sumi Ink Workshop Calling all members of the Class of 1990

he Old Boys’ Association hosted e would like to encourage all Ta special art workshop for 30 Wmembers of the Auckland participants in the School Art Department Grammar School Class of 1990 to join the facilitated by internationally renowned Old Boys’ Association, as it has now been artist Max Gimblett ’50 on 11 March 2010. 20 years since you were in Form 3 Max’s work has previously been at Grammar. included in the biggest exhibition ever to We hope that you remember your be staged at the Guggenheim Museum in school days fondly… back in the days New York, on American Art and the East. when DJ Graham was Headmaster, the The workshop provided an opportunity School roll was only 1,885 boys and the for students, local artists and Old Boys academic staff consisted of 97 permanent to connect to ink drawings and Asian Masters. It was John Warner’s and Dave aesthetics. Gordon’s first year and they are both still “Many people have felt since school on the staff today. days that they cannot or do not draw There were many significant events and this is not the case,” Max says. “It’s that year, but one of the most notable in the result of a largely dominated print Grammar history was the passing of Sir culture. Because of the directness of our Henry Cooper, a man known to and held method everybody has fun, enjoys these in esteem by thousands of Old Boys, who The theme of the 1994 Prefects Ball was ‘Out of Africa’. sessions, and feels blessed to be a part of died on 4 September 1990. the group. We explore a range of motifs In 1990 the Old Boys’ Association great way to mark this 20-year milestone hockey matches against the School’s 1st during the class – the goal is not simply to launched a successful appeal to raise and to support your old school. XIs, rugby lunches, reunions and much reproduce the appearance of the subject, money for an all weather hockey surface, In doing so, you will: more. You can see the details of upcoming but to capture its soul.” making Grammar the first school in the • Enjoy the fellowship of and interaction events in the Events Calendar on page 33 As part of the visit, the Old Boys’ country to acquire such a facility, and with a large group of other Old Boy of this magazine. These annual functions Association was delighted to present Max the Association also raised funds to help members represent an excellent opportunity for Old with his prestigious Augusta Award at the purchase the outdoor education centre in • Demonstrate your support for the School Boys to socialise, network and reconnect. School Assembly for his contribution to Art. Ohakune. • Receive ongoing communication about We hope you will seriously consider We look forward to his visit in March 2011. Max Gimblett demonstrates the art of sumi ink by producing a representation of the moon. Three hundred Form 7 boys left in what is happening at the School, including becoming a Member of the Old Boys’ 1994, having celebrated the School’s the Ad Augusta magazine and the monthly Association. Please contact Karen 125th year. Whilst you are undoubtedly Old Boys’ e-bulletin and Higginson, Executive Secretary on a ‘Grammar Old Boy’, nonetheless you • Receive priority invitations (and often 09 623 5420 or [email protected] may not be a Member of the Old Boys’ discounted prices) to all Old Boy functions. to find out about membership options. Association, and therefore we are asking The Old Boys’ Association runs an Our Association is dependent on your you to consider re-connecting with us annual programme of events, such as golf membership – we hope that you will take and the School in this formal way. What a days, tennis days, Old Boys’ cricket and this opportunity to join today.

Varying interpretations of ‘rage’. Call for Nominations Augusta Awards 2010 Nominations must be received by 31 May 2010

The Old Boys’ Association is seeking nominations for this year’s Augusta Awards, which will be awarded at the Old Boys’ Dinner in November. If you know of an Old Boy who is an outstanding achiever, who has made a significant contribution to, or demonstrated leadership, in their profession, their community, New Zealand or the world, then please contact Mike Farrell, Heritage Officer, at the Development Office on (09) 623 5639 or [email protected] Fraser Gemmell ‘91, captain of the 1st XV in 1994, leads the team onto the field Just tell us who they are and why you think they should be considered for an Augusta Award for Academia, Arts, Business, at the annual Grammar vs. King’s College Service and/or Sport. Students who performed in the combined School Production of My Fair Lady in 1994. Rugby Match.

page 26 | Auckland Grammar School | www.ags.school.nz Ad Augusta | May 2010 | page 27 Reunions

The 2010 reunion functions provided a great opportunity for many Grammar Old Boys to reunite and share stories, while checking out the many changes that have taken place at Grammar since they left. Next year the 1951, 1961, 1971 and 1981 Form 3 intakes will celebrate their reunions, so we would encourage you to start planning ahead and encouraging your contemporaries to attend this once in a decade opportunity. Recent Leavers Michael Lowe ‘02 with Master Simon Toon.

‘50 Reunion Mike Farrell discusses the Cenotaph restoration project with the Class of ‘50 before dinner.

Recent Leavers Jonny Mahon-Heap Recent Leavers Joe Gunson ’05, former Deputy Head Prefect (centre), with some of his and Sam Burridge. Grammar friends. ‘70 Reunion Headmaster John Morris shares some amusing anecdotes with the Old ‘60 Reunion Guests Bill Price (OBA Boys before dinner. Executive), Roger Whatman, Rex Hooten and Laurie Bunting catch up.

‘80 Reunion Old Boy Robert Rakete and ‘70 Reunion Reviewing old school records. ‘60 Reunion Mike Farrell speaks to the guests during dinner in the Old Boys’ Pavilion. David McCarthy on the School tour.

page 28 | Auckland Grammar School | www.ags.school.nz Ad Augusta | May 2010 | page 29 Twilight Twenty/20 Cricket Anzac Day Service

he AGS 1st XI were hoping to for running the BBQ at this event. A and a loyal core of Old Boy spectators, in he Grammar community plans to T produce an upset against the Old special mention also goes to the ground an event much anticipated on the School’s Tcommemorate Anzac Day with Boys’ XI – the current holders of the staff for making this day possible. cricket calendar. We hope that next year a twist this year – Nejat Kavvas, the Hedley Howarth Trophy – but the Old The after match was thoroughly even more Old Boys will come along to Consul General of Turkey, will give the Boys’ team remained undefeated. enjoyed by the players and their families, watch this annual fixture. Turkish perspective on an event which In the match, held on 12 February, the is so important in the history of New Old Boys’ XI managed 135 for 9. Captain Zealand. of the 1st XI, Hayes Junior picked up the He will touch on the human issues prized scalp of Keeley Todd ’96 early on and how this past conflict has brought and in came his dad, Hayes Senior, who Turkey, New Zealand and Australia was struggling against the variation of together to commemorate the battle Karnik but managed to face his son with of Gallipoli. He will explain how the relative ease. The 1st XI finished on 99 Gallipoli campaign resonated profoundly for 6 so the Old Boys retained the Hedley among all nations involved and how Howarth Trophy, in a match which was in Turkey, the battle is perceived as a truly ‘Men against Boys’. defining moment in the history of the The Old Boys’ Association would like Turkish people. to thank Craig Pryor ’87 (Captain), David At the conclusion of the Service, Hayes ’73 (Manager) and all the Old Boys’ two wreaths will be laid at the School’s Would you like to be players. It was great to see a group of War Memorial – one on behalf of the a wreath bearer? young Old Boys who played as a reunion School by Prefects Magnus Holding of their original 1st XI team organised and Tom Kelly, the other on behalf of If you are an ex-serviceman and by Cam Kilgour ‘94. Thanks also to Mr the Old Boys’ Association by two WWII a Grammar Old Boy, and you are Bonneywell for organising the School Louise Howarth presents Craig Pryor ‘87, Captain of the Old Boys’ XI, with the Hedley servicemen, Douglas Ross ‘34 (army) interested in laying a wreath on team and the AGS Samoan Cultural Group Howarth Trophy. and the Right Honourable Bob Tizard behalf of the Old Boys’ Association ‘37 (airforce). at our annual Anzac Day Service, Guests can lay poppies at the please contact Mike Farrell, AGS Old Boys’ Hockey Match Cenotaph before morning tea is served Heritage Officer, on (09) 623 5639 or in the Old Boys’ Pavilion. [email protected] large crowd of spectators watched the Old Boys’ team was a force to be Jeff Archibald made the presentation. Nejat Kavvas, Consul General of Turkey. A on 18 February 2010 as the Old reckoned with but in the end the 1st XI Thank you to Mr Roberts, Master Boys’ XI hockey team took on the held their own and produced a four-all in Charge of Hockey, and Mr Toon School’s 1st XI on the new hockey turf at draw. for assisting with this match, Bruce Augusta Fellowship the Fuji Xerox Hockey Stadium. The two teams will have to share the Brownsey ‘92 and parent Blaise Monteiro The Old Boys’ team drew Old Boy Ryan Archibald Cup, named after Ryan for umpiring and Pete Sansom ’82 for ive years have passed since with unique insignia (tie, dress pin, players from the 70s, 80s and 90s and Archibald ‘93 and one of the world’s coordinating the Old Boys’ XI. Thank you FAuckland Grammar School medal) and are invited to attend an these old team mates were thrilled best hockey midfielders, until next year also to the AGS Premier Basketball team established its bequest society, the annual complimentary luncheon, where to reconnect over such a battle. With when they will battle it out again to find for running the BBQ. It was wonderful to Augusta Fellowship. This is a group of a report on the School is delivered by several current representative players an outright winner. As Ryan was busy see so many Grammar families enjoying supporters who have left a legacy to the the Headmaster and entertainment is and several ex-Black Sticks players, preparing for the World Cup, his father this event. School. provided by guest speakers and school The Fellowship now boasts 55 Old musicians. Boys, former masters, current parents, The iconic educational institutions past parents and friends ranging from in the USA and the UK have been 30-year-olds to 80-year-olds. There is a supported by legacies and major gifts for growing number of Grammar Old Boys many years. Auckland Grammar School, who have included Grammar when they albeit a publicly funded school, is equally first make their will. special in the context of our nation. New There are a number of options Zealand has now grown to a point where available to those who wish to support institutional philanthropy can become Grammar’s mission. Becoming an a potent support mechanism in our Augusta Fellow is just one of them. The society. Grammar is leading the way in donor will never feel the negative effects this initiative. Jeff Archibald presents the Ryan Archibald of his generosity, but he will be regularly All enquiries should be directed Cup to Joe Gunson (at left), on behalf of thanked for his gesture during his lifetime. initially to the AGS Development Office: the School’s 1st XI and Pete Sansom ’82, The teams celebrate a four-all draw. Old Boys’ XI (pictured centre). Augusta Fellows are presented Ph (09) 623 5633 or [email protected]

page 30 | Auckland Grammar School | www.ags.school.nz Ad Augusta | May 2010 | page 31 News of Old Boys

Twenty20 Match (at Oxford) on 4 June, the Varsity one-day Match (Lords, London) 4 July and the Varsity four-day match (Oxford) 6–9 July.

World Class New Zealander Old Boy Sir Ron Carter ‘48 was a winner of the 2010 World Class New Zealand Awards in the category of Finance, Investment & Business Services. Established in 2003, these Awards are John Chen ’95. From left: Tom Everitt, Darien Boswell, John Williams, Graham Manning and Paul Clements. one of the most important accolades for individuals who make significant Widely regarded as one of the Old Boys networking Distinguished Citizen Award contributions to New Zealand’s success in most thoughtful and engaging young in the Bay of Islands In October last year, His Worship the the world. ensembles in the classical music world Old Boys from the Bay of Islands got Mayor, Hon. John Banks, QSO conferred Sir Ron is the former Chair and today, the trio formed in January 2007 together for an informal lunch in January an Auckland City Distinguished Citizen Managing Director of Beca Group at the Colburn Conservatory in Los at Café Blue. “It was an enjoyable award upon David John Graham CBE, engineering consultants, the company Angeles. It is made up of New Zealand gathering and we hope we can expand ED, D. LITT (Honoris Causa) M.A. behind some of New Zealand’s most pianist John Chen, Canadian violinist our group,” says Tom Everitt ’60. He (Hons). significant infrastructure projects Luanne Hormzy and American cellist was joined by Darien Boswell, John Headmaster of Auckland Grammar including the Tasman Pulp and Paper Mill, Peter Myers, all of whom reside in Los Williams, Graham Manning and Paul School for 21 years, John Graham has Doug Monds ’44. Motonui Gas Plant, Comalco aluminium Angeles. John was the youngest-ever Clements. They are looking for Old Boys been an inspirational leader in the fields smelter, Mangere sewage treatment plant winner of the Sydney International Piano from the Bay of Islands and Far North of education, sport, business and the Four medals at the World Masters teach physical education for 40 years in and simulator design for the Anzac frigate Competition in 2004. to meet at least every two or three community, influencing the lives of At almost 81, world-class athlete Doug four different countries. project. months. many people through his exceptional Monds ’44 recently won four medals Sir Ron continues to be involved with Avatar art director wins gold contribution. at the World Masters Games held in Sports leaders at Oxford the company as a strategic advisor and The art department for the film Avatar University Sportsperson of the Year Australia in October 2009. Considered In just the last three years, AGS has had is a professional company director on the was led by Kim Sinclair ’68. Kim At the 2009 University of Auckland the world’s largest multi-sport event, two Old Boys win leadership roles at boards of Trustpower, Rugby World Cup oversaw four freelance art directors Blues Awards evening, six Auckland Old Boys’ Events the Games saw more than 28,000 Oxford University: firstly Fraser Gemmell 2011 and Rural Equities. He was knighted who, over 15 months, provided work Grammar School Old Boys were competitors from 95 countries competing was appointed captain of rugby and now in 1998 for services to engineering and for about 200 people and created all honoured with University Blues. One of 2010 in 28 different sports. Rajiv Sharma is captain of cricket, which business. the sets and props that appear with live them, Michael Jack ‘98, was named the After nine days of competition, is a major honour. “So many helped me along the way actors in Avatar. University of Auckland Sportsperson of Doug’s performance was inspirational – While studying for a DPhil in and AGS is top of the list, boys and The art department was responsible the Year for 2009. Michael was a Prefect Pre-Match Rugby Luncheon how many Old Boys can say they won a Economic Geography, Fraser Gemmell masters both,” says Sir Ron. “I was a for about 30% of what is seen in the at Grammar, a strong academic and a Old Boys’ Pavilion gold medal in their 80th year? Doug won earned two rugby Blues in 2001 and 2002 little guy in the A form who never crossed film – nearly all of the remaining 70% is brilliant swimmer and waterpolo player. AGS vs. Sacred Heart College Saturday 22 May a gold medal for the weight throw, silver and was captain of the Oxford Blues the stage to get an award, never played a computer-generated world created by medals for the hammer and the weight Rugby team in 2002. After an unbeaten in any of the School’s top sport teams Weta Digital. Kim began his career as a Rutherford Medal awarded Grammar vs. King’s pentathlon, and a bronze medal for the tour of Japan that year, the team narrowly (unless you credit my rep badge as cox of film art director in 1982. After working Distinguished Professor Peter Hunter 1st XV Rugby Match pole vault, having only taken up pole lost the Varsity Match 13–15, played at the first four!), but I strongly believe that on a series of blockbuster movies, he ’62, the director of the University of King’s College vaulting last year. Doug also competes in Twickenham in December in front of a first class education is what matters and is now working on ‘The Adventures of Auckland’s Bioengineering Institute, Saturday 12 June shot put, discus and javelin. 45,000+ and a live TV audience. The last sticking to your guns and playing to your Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn’. He was awarded New Zealand’s prestigious Based in Canada, Doug headed ‘down New Zealander to captain the OURFC strengths is what counts in the long run.” received the Best Art Direction Oscar Rutherford Medal. This medal is the London Reunion – Lunch under’ to participate in the Games and was Chris Laidlaw in the late 1960s. for 2010. highest award instituted by the Royal Venue TBC came to visit Auckland Grammar School. Rajiv has finished his first year of DPhil Trio wins in Hamburg Society of New Zealand. Wednesday 14 July He checked out the Athletics Honours’ in Economic Geography focusing on the The Saguaro Trio, featuring pianist Aimed at Old Boys from 1960 Boards displayed in the Old Boys’ Pavilion role of private institutional investment into John Chen ’95, one of the School’s Indian Football League and before based in the UK and viewed the changes around the infrastructure. Having earned an Oxford most accomplished musicians and the Kayne Vincent ’02 is a 21-year-old School since his day. Blue for cricket, he was elected as Captain University of Auckland’s Young Alumnus globetrotting footballer. He has followed London Reunion – Evening Doug has always had a love of of the Oxford University Blues Cricket of the Year 2008, took first prize at the two seasons in the Japanese J-League function gymnastics and athletics – he won the team for 2009–2010 following the Varsity International Chamber Music Competition with a year’s contract at Mumbai FC in Killiks in Mayfair New Zealand junior hammer throw in both match against Cambridge. This is just the Hamburg (ICMC) in September last year. the 1-League. Kayne plans to continue Wednesday 14 July his Form 6 and 7 (1947 and 1948) and in second time a New Zealander has held this The ensemble also won a prize earlier in playing football in India, with Dubai and Aimed at ‘young’ Old Boys 1950 he held the NZ Universities record position, after NZ rep Martin Donnelly. the competition for the best performance Denmark marked as possibilities for the based in the UK for the hammer throw. He went on to In 2010 the team will play the Varsity of a work by Brahms. Kim Sinclair ‘68. future.

page 32 | Auckland Grammar School | www.ags.school.nz Ad Augusta | May 2010 | page 33 In 2004 Brad had a complete Grammar career change to become a counsellor Obituaries and eventually to be a qualified psychotherapist. He became a Senior Families Peter Black ’70 face-to-face counsellor with Youthline. Professor Peter Black died suddenly in In 2006 Brad took on the role of Youth The Partridge Family January. He was Professor of Clinical Counsellor and Group Facilitator at our generations of the Partridge family Pharmacology at the Auckland School Man Alive, where he counselled high Fhave attended Grammar over the of Medicine and was regarded as an risk youth in anger management and a years, dating back to almost a century outstanding teacher and researcher, range of other issues and he worked as ago. having been the author of over 80 a facilitator on an 8-week course called Charles Robert Eric Partridge (b. publications. Peter was one of the ‘Boys Alive’. 1901) started at Auckland Grammar in outstanding scholars during his year at Brad was pursuing his love of hang 1914 in Symonds Street, shortly after his Grammar. Brad Cameron ’83 pursuing his great gliding at the time of his death on 18 family moved to Auckland from Stratford Charles Partridge. Three generations: John, Roger and Charles Partridge. love of diving. December 2009. At the age of 39, Brad in Taranaki. Noel Bowden ’39 was working enormous hours for little When his father was injured in played in 3A rugby. He attended Auckland three sisters attended St Cuthbert’s One of Grammar’s iconic sportsmen, monetary reward. He had lots more to an early road traffic accident (he was University from 1951 to 1957, while College. Roger played rugby at Grammar Noel Bowden passed away in October Bradley Mark Cameron ‘83 give and we are all a little the worse off knocked down by a tram in Symonds working full time at Jacka & McElroy and and gained a University Entrance 2009 aged 83 years. He was a 1952 Brad was a keen soccer player, debater, for his passing. Street), Charles senior left Grammar and later Bruce Scott Stevens. Scholarship in Form 7. He studied law All Black and a distinguished teacher of actor and writer of plays and poetry. joined the Land and Deeds Department, John played club rugby for Grammar and economics at Auckland University, Physical Education. While at Grammar After finishing school he travelled aged 16. Charles married Lillian Levick in Old Boys, water polo for Auckland graduating B.Com.LL.B (Hons) in 1984. he was a Prefect, Captain of the 1st overseas, returning to Auckland in 1990 1928 at a service conducted by his oldest University and was a member of the He worked at Buddle Weir in Auckland XV and a remarkable field athlete. His and over the next 14 years, worked brother, Rev Thomas Partridge, later the North Piha Surf Life Saving Club. He for two years before going to Cambridge 1944 long jump record endured for predominately for Carlton Hire Group. Memorial Archdeacon of Auckland. married Janet Haycock in 1957. He University in 1985, where he met his decades. Noel was involved in a number He was involved in project managing Charles’s other brother, James, had graduated LL.B. the same year and was (now) wife, Lyndsey, then also studying of agencies devoted to the physical some of New Zealand’s largest events, Scholarship died in France, aged 21, fighting in the immediately admitted to partnership, with law at Cambridge. Roger graduated LL.M. wellbeing of young people. such as the Volvo Round the World trenches in 1917. Charles senior had two the firm’s name becoming Bruce Scott in 1986, and then worked in London at Race, America’s Cup and the Ellerslie children, Margaret and John. Charles Stevens & Partridge. John and Janet had leading London law firm, Herbert Smith. Russell (Rusty) Jepson ’61 Flower Show to name just a few. He awarded had 40 years’ continuous service at Land four children; Nicola, Roger, Jennifer and Roger and Lyndsey were married in Russell died in Southwell, Nottingham, was also involved in private event and Deeds, including a period in New Christine. John was a prominent general Lincoln, England in 1988 and returned UK. He was the son of Jack Jepson, contracting, which included organising he inaugural Zachary Gravatt Plymouth, retiring as Assistant Land practitioner for over 30 years, retiring (or emigrated, in Lyndsey’s case) to AGS Science master and football coach the weddings of many ex-Grammar T Memorial Scholarship, in memory Registrar in Auckland in 1956. Charles in 1990. John subsequently worked for New Zealand at the end of 1989, with 1945–74. boys! of Zac Gravatt ’01 who passed away was a Life Member of the Fitzroy Surf the Auckland District Law Society as an Roger rejoining Bell Gully Buddle Weir Other personal pursuits were in July 2009, has been awarded to Tim Life Saving Club and Tukapa Rugby Club inspector, finally retiring in 1994, aged 61. (now Bell Gully), where Roger has been Henry Lamond ‘28 attending film school courses in writing, Hopgood. in New Plymouth. He died in 1987 aged John and Janet spent the first 10 a litigation partner for 18 years and is Wing Commander Henry Lamond died public speaking, Vipassana meditation, The $5,000 Scholarship will 86. Lillian died 13 years later in 2000, years of their retirement travelling currently Chairman. Roger is also Director aged 94. He was one of the first three and his great love of diving and chasing assist Tim in his Year VI elective to aged 95. extensively and actively until Janet’s of the Legal Research Foundation and men to escape from a tunnel at Stalag kingfish. work and undertake research in the John Partridge (b. 1933) spent his health prevented this. Sadly, she died of a member of the Business Roundtable. Luft III in 1942 and remained at large Brad was selected as a contestant areas of paediatric medicine and early years in New Plymouth, starting breast cancer in 2005, aged 70. John, Roger and Lyndsey have two children, for a week. He was captured in Crete. in the Radio Hauraki ‘Life on the Pacific Island health. Tim is achieving secondary school at New Plymouth who has just turned 77, is in good health, Emily and Charles. In addition to law and After WWII, Lamond remained in the Ledge’ living billboard promotion, extremely admirable grades in the Boys’ High School. When his father still travels, and enjoys life in Auckland, his family, Roger’s interests are politics RAF from which he retired in 1972. He which required living in a 2.2m x 1.2m face of very demanding family and was transferred back to Auckland, John where three of his four children live with and economics, travel, skiing, fishing and later wrote a history of the Air Training space with no permanent fixtures .The financial circumstances. The Selection started at Auckland Grammar in their families. contemporary New Zealand art. Corps. competition was concluded on Day 164, Committee had no doubt that he will Form 4 in 1947. John was Grammar Roger Partridge (b. 1961) attended Charles Partridge (b. 1995) is the 4th when Brad and two other remaining make the finest of doctors. senior swimming champion in 1950 and Grammar from 1974 to 1978, while his generation of Partridges at Grammar. James Provo (Jim) Millar contestants were each paid the prize It gives Zac’s family pleasure to After attending King’s School, he started Jim passed away in his 80th year. money of $20,000 and created a new know that in a small way, Zac’s spirit at Grammar last year and is now in Form Husband of Janet (daughter of Sir Henry world record beating the existing record continues through fine young people like Partridge Family Grammarians Tree: 4. Charlie plays cricket and soccer for the Cooper) and father of John ’77, Jim of 105 days. Tim who have shown great strength of Charles Robert Eric Partridge 1901-1987 School, and is an accomplished musician. served on the Grammar Staff 1957–1979 Brad’s aim of filming the day-to-day character while achieving excellence in In the Grammar tradition, Charlie was as Geography teacher, Head of Social lives of the competitors was achieved their clinical work. singled out by Mike Farrell, his relieving Studies and finally Senior Master. He with the making of the award-winning The fund remains open for John David Partridge 1933 – Latin teacher, last year and asked if he retired from teaching as Principal of documentary ‘Heartbreak Hotel’ which donations. Please contact Lance and was the son of the lawyer Mike had Hillary College. Many will remember Jim he also script wrote and narrated. Whilst Jenny Gravatt at [email protected] if Roger John Charles Partridge 1961 – taught in the 1970s – just as Roger had as coach of the 1st XV. on the billboard he organised fund you are interested. The next closing date had one of his father’s teachers, H.O. raising events for The Child Cancer for applications for this scholarship is Charles William Partridge 1995 – Ingram, as a relieving teacher 35 years Foundation. November 2010 (to be awarded 2011). earlier.

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