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Year 13, 2020

02 ADMINISTRATION

PRINCIPAL'S
REPORT

Who would have thought, as we were enjoying the young people. Special congratulations to Selena and Karl
Christmas holidays of 2019, that we would all endure the for your appointments to Head Girl and Head Boy and
year that we have currently had? I clearly remember, while congratulations for leading the school so well over the
away on the annual McKinley family camping holiday at year. It hasn’t been easy but you have relished the
Ohope, hearing about a virus in China and not even giving it challenge and risen to the occasion.
a second thought. Little did I, or we, realise what lay
ahead. As Principal, I am incredibly proud of how the Arguably, one of the highlights of the year has been the
Board, staff, students and community have endeavoured to school House Competition that has grown from strength to
make the most of a difficult situation. The Glenfield Way, strength. Special mention must go to Ms Smith who took
which of course is our mantra, was never more needed, the bull by the horns and drove through a great
more appropriate or called-on to help guide us through the achievement. Experts throughout the year have spoken
most challenging of times. about how out of crisis comes opportunities. The House
Competition is one such opportunity and we look forward to
2020 started off so well with our largest intake of Year 9s seeing it continue to grow and thrive in future years.
and largest school roll for the last four years. It was a Without doubt the highlight of this year’s events have been
clear indication that the hard work of the previous two and the House Music Video Competition and the House Logo
a half years was coming to fruition. The focus on school Competition. Congratulations to all staff and students for
culture - quality teaching operating within a calm and your support and courage to try new things.
orderly environment - was also seeing benefits in the
academic results. The NCEA results for 2019 were once One of the most important people in the lives of the new
again on the rise with the greatest improvement being seen Year 9 students are the Peer Support Leaders. These
in the Merit and Excellence endorsements at Level 1 - a special young people complete the two-day training
50% rise. The Honours Ceremony was well-attended by programme in late January and then spend the next two
many parents, with a significant shift in students now terms helping the Year 9s joining Glenfield College feel
proudly wearing the academic badges they receive on their welcome and safe. Many thanks to Ms Fan for her
uniform. We congratulate all students who strive to fulfil leadership and guidance to these students. I know that
their potential. As I have stated publicly on many often when I interview parents they talk about the profound
occasions, all that parents and staff can ask of the effect the Peer Support Leader has on their young
students is that they try to the very best of their ability. son/daughter when they first walked through the gates of
Glenfield College.
Early in the year, we held our inaugural Prefects’ Camp in
Taupo and to say it was a success would be an 2020 saw us welcome a number of new staff including Mr
understatement. 14 students had the privilege of attending, Rusty Anderson (PE), Mrs Sarah Bearne (Science/Maths),
with Ms Gray, Ms Smith, Mr Mason and Staff Bickford. The Mrs Tanya Black (Food Technology), Ms Elise Huggard
activities and opportunities made this a truly memorable (History/Social Studies), Mrs Karen Kingon (Teacher Aide),
experience for all involved and highlighted to me as Whaea Moana Marsters-Whetu (Te Reo Maori), Mrs Rebecca
Principal the maturity of these fine Philipson (English), Mrs Gill Scott (Teacher Aide) and Ms
Kristina Smith (Maths – returning from Singapore). We are
very fortunate to have such

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excellent and committed practitioners joining us and the While the vision is one of Belong / Strive / Succeed we are
students are exceptionally fortunate. undertaking to promise the following:

This year has seen a number of departures that include Ms To provide excellent teaching and a positive, inspiring and
Gill Ferguson (Technology), Ms Gail Colliar (promotion to inclusive school experience which empowers our students
DP at Whangaparaoa College) and after a combined 110 to be passionate about learning, to believe in themselves
years of service to the school, the retirements of Mr and to grow into mature adults who have embedded the
Graeme King (Deputy Principal), Mr Bruce Charles (Hard Glenfield Way into their life.
Materials Technology) and support staff Mrs Evorie Charles
and Mrs Maria King, Special mention needs to be made of As we come to the end of 2020 – a year that many of us
Graeme King who has given a lot of his life to the school are looking forward to seeing the end of - I would like to
and has been a strong advocate of its students. On behalf specifically thank the HODs and Deans for their leadership
of the Glenfield College Board of Trustees and the of staff and students.
community, we thank you all for your dedicated service and
time in making a difference to the lives of our youth. To the Board of Trustees, thank you for your unwavering
support as we continue to lift Glenfield College and head
Special congratulations to the following staff who have in the direction of being the school of choice for our
been recognised for their commitment to the students. Last community. To Neil Crooks and Nicky Primrose (Deputy and
year we introduced Staff Excellence and Support Staff Chair), I cannot emphasise enough how fortunate we are to
Excellence Awards. This year’s recipients are Donovan have you as leaders of the Board. As I have stated before,
Bickford and David Keenleyside. We really are so fortunate when I speak to other principals and describe our
to have dedicated staff that go above and beyond to help relationship and how we operate, there is genuine envy and
both staff and students. admiration.

At this stage of a Principal’s report we would highlight the To Gillian, my PA, once again thank you for another great
numerous successes experienced across the school. All that year. While patience is a continuing work on for me I am
changed on March 21st as we entered our first Lockdown at gradually improving. Your work ethic, humour and broad
Alert Level 4 and was repeated with Alert Level 3 in late range of talents that involves being the Principal’s PA, HR
August. The effects of Covid–19 have been significant and Manager, school Interior Designer, Comms Manager and
it would be naïve to think that it hasn’t had a profound Event Manager, to name a few, shows your range of talent.
effect on Glenfield College. However, and there is a big While I may not always show my true appreciation of you,
however here, what we have all learnt over the year is we please be assured that I am truly grateful to have you as
can all make a choice. We can choose to find the positives, my PA.
highlight them and move forward or wallow in self-pity. I
am delighted to state that on the whole, staff and students To the Senior Leadership Team of Anne, Graeme and John,
chose the former. Covid-19 and lockdowns has taught us thank you all for an excellent year, arguably our most
many things that include the following: productive and successful to date. When the Prime
Minister announced our second lockdown in August while I
1. Teaching is relational and no device or piece of was at the SPANZ Conference in Rotorua, within 20
technology will replace the contact and importance of minutes on the Tuesday night around 9.40pm we were all
relationships with both teaching staff and the students on a Google Meet call and within 10 minutes had plans in
peers. It was somewhat ironic that the so-called leading place to deal with another challenge/crisis. This shows the
schools within the country in BYOD and online learning teamwork that exists between us. It has often been said to
came to the exact same conclusion. me: if you can lead a school as Principal through Covid–19,
you can lead them through anything. I could not have got
2. The opportunity to be thrust head first into remote through this year without your support and
learning forced Glenfield College to adapt quickly and pivot professionalism. Thank you for your support.
when needed. We pride ourselves on being a small school
who know our students and their stories. The pastoral care Finally, to the McKinley family. Helen, Cameron and
and follow up for all was excellent. Emerson, your sacrifices made to help me try and provide
the best for Glenfield College are not lost on me. I am
3. The school was able to source some outstanding data lucky to have you as support and also in keeping me
that has helped us formalise the way forward for the next grounded in reality. It has been a tough year but the three
three to five years as the new Strategic Plan was put in of you have helped me as we have all worked through it. I
place. The key with leadership and decision making is the am a very lucky husband/father.
importance of data and the role it plays to make different
decisions. Mā Maruwehi, Ka Rāhiri
Paul McKinley
This year, while being tumultuous, has been good for
Glenfield College as it has provided some incredibly rich
and detailed data that reinforces the three strategic
initiatives for 2021 to 2024.

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BOARD OF TRUSTEES
REPORT

Kia ora whanau, friends and caregivers. What a turbulent Property:
year we have had. 2020 has certainly thrown everyone Property projects this year have also been impacted
out of their comfort zones and created a bundle of new by Covid-19; however there is new asphalt around C
challenges we have all had to face. On behalf of the Block, and we have the following projects in the
Board of Trustees I would like to say how proud and pipeline:
grateful we are of the way Glenfield College has managed • New carpet for A Block, Music and D Block
itself through these trying times. • Library internal upgrade plus new entry doors
• New concrete outside the library and a new
As a reminder, the role of the Board of Trustees is to
govern the school – we set the strategic direction of the canopy
school and oversee the portfolios of property, finance, • Admin block upgrade with new carpet and new
community consultation, culture and staffing. It is the
Principal’s role to manage the school on a day to day cabinet to the front reception
basis. • B Block lower level roof.

Glenfield College is in the process of finalising a new We will also continue the classroom make over project as
strategic plan which is clear and concise, focusing on funds come to hand. A big thank you must go to our
three key areas - Hauora (wellbeing), the dynamic learner property team who do an outstanding job of keeping our
and student success. buildings and grounds maintained and looking good.

A core focus of the Board is ensuring targets stated in the Finance:
annual plan are being achieved. The board regularly The school’s finances have been impacted this year as we
receives school wide information about the outcomes for will not have our usual number of international students
students across all aspects of their learning. The results due to the border restrictions imposed as a result of
to date this year have been pleasing, particularly given Covid. The Operations Grant that the government
the constant disruption to learning due to Covid. The provides our school barely covers the basic needs to
mentoring system in place, that tracks and monitors the operate the school effectively and efficiently and we, like
progress of our students, really demonstrates the most other colleges and high schools, rely on the fees
commitment the school has to ensure our learners are from international students to help top these funds up.
successful. Mrs Frances O’Brien, our Business Manager does an
outstanding job at managing and balancing our school
I’ll now briefly comment on a few of the portfolios the finances to ensure we can operate within our means.
Board of Trustees manages.

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Community Consultation & Culture: We have staff who coach or manage sports teams, cater for
Once again Covid-19 managed to disrupt some of the events, pick up and drop off students who need a ride,
community events that were planned – things like the provide additional tutoring after hours or during
Relay for Life, Polyfest and the Mother’s Day and Father’s lunchtime…..the list goes on, and we sincerely thank you.
Day breakfasts to name a few. Feedback from the
community has been gathered throughout the year on Students:
various topics and issues, and we thank you for taking This year will go down in history and you have been a part
the time to share your thoughts and suggestions as these of it. Some of you will have found it harder than others,
help to shape the school’s decisions and strategic and that is OK and totally normal. What is important is
direction. that you reach out if you are feeling overwhelmed, anxious
or lost. Sharing and talking about any issues really does
Staffing: help, and the school has a range of support it can offer.
2020 has welcomed a number of new staff members who
bring and share their energy and fresh ideas with Continue to work and study hard, set goals and make
everyone. This year we will farewell Mr & Mrs King and progress at a pace you can manage. We wish you all every
Mr & Mrs Charles who has been with Glenfield College for success with your upcoming exams, and for those that are
a collective 110 years – what an achievement and thank leaving this year – all the best for your future plans.
you so much for all you have done for the Glenfield
College students, school and community over those many I’d also like to take this opportunity to thank my fellow
years. board members for their time and input, and to thank Mr
McKinley for his sound leadership and expertise through a
On behalf of the Board of Trustees I would like to thank most challenging and unpredictable year.
both our teaching and support staff for their dedication
and hard work. We would like to acknowledge the extra Nicky Primrose
hours and extracurricular activities you also put time into. Board of Trustees Chairperson

Art Board by Brooke Donaldson, Year 11

06 ADMINISTRATION

HEAD GIRL REFLECTIONS Five years ago I walked with my head down. I used to be
the kid who never participated in sport for the fear of
Prizegiving speech dropping a ball if it was thrown at me. I never in my life
thought I would be comfortable being on a stage and I
SELENA dreaded the idea of being the centre of attention. At this
TIMMINS time I truly thought that high school was going to be
never-ending, along with my fear. But, over the years as I
I never expected 2020 to go as fast as it has. have developed - as we all have and all will do - I have
And I never expected to be where I am today, become more confident in myself. I am no longer afraid
Up here in front of you all. for someone to throw a ball at me - despite the fact nine
times out of ten I will still in fact drop it.
Nelson Mandela once said “..courage was not the absence
of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he If I could give my younger self some advice - this part is
who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear.” important for those of you who still have time left here
at Glenfield - it would be to fight through my fear of
As someone who used to dread public speaking, who used failure and to not worry about what others think. I have
to tremble at even the slightest idea of standing in front spent the majority of my high school years in fear of how
of people, this is understandably something I definitely I am perceived, only to discover that it never really
never imagined myself doing when I started here at mattered all that much. I am not advising you to be
Glenfield five years ago. inconsiderate, to have no concern for others, but more so
to be who you are and unapologetically so. Because when
Looking back, five years ago I was afraid. it comes down to it, we all fail. We all fail to meet
Pushing aside my main concerns at the time which were deadlines, we all fail to make it on time or say the right
getting trampled on by the older students and whether thing. Failure is something we hide from others, that we
there were any wedges left at the cafeteria - I was afraid become ashamed of, when it should really be something
of what was to come. Everything was bigger; the people, that we own. Do not doubt yourself. Try new things, meet
the work, the responsibility, the journey to class. It was new people. You are capable, believe it.
intimidating. I was afraid of failing and of
embarrassment. It took me a long time to understand that It is the conquering, the overcoming of our fears that
these are only temporary, that they are unavoidable and shows true resilience, rather than a lack of fear. We must
entirely necessary for growth - which though not in fight our fear of failure because it is our failures in life
height, I have done a lot of during my time here at that teach us the best lessons. You fall, you get back up
Glenfield College. again, you learn, and you try your best not to fall again.
Failing isn’t the end of the world but, sometimes can be
the start. This is growth.

Every day, every moment, counts. I don’t know if it’s just
me, but every year seems to go just that little bit faster
than the one before it. It only feels like a couple months
ago we were dressing up for Athletics Day and dancing
around for the lockdown house competition. Time has
flown by. We’ve had a limited amount of time this year,
but we have learned to not take that time for granted.
This year has not gone how we all expected, it’s been
tough. We’ve been online learning, social distancing and
on the edge of our seats watching news updates. This was
not how we imagined our last year of college. But as we
are a community, and a strong one at that, we’ve made it
through and it is through the hardest of times, through
the newer experiences we go through, that we learn the
most. This year has been a year of learning and a year of
growing.

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As a prefect team this year we have grown together and I Lastly to my peers, my friends, the 2020 leavers, I have
would like to thank my team, for all the hard work they loved growing up alongside each and every one of you. We
have put in and for continuing to keep their heads up, have all grown so much and I am proud of all of us for
supporting one another even through a year as confusing getting here. Congratulations to every single one of you
as this one. Jhoemeela and Liam, our deputies, thank you for finishing a whole 13 years of schooling, who would
for the continuous support. Ms Gray who has helped us have thought it would go so fast.
through various events and meetings and who has
surprisingly not lost her mind in the process, thank you. I know what lies ahead for us is unknown, it’ll be a huge
To the senior leadership team, thank you for guiding us change but remember we are all still growing - we’ll just
and always keeping us on the right track, I am grateful be growing in different directions from here onwards. So
for all of the opportunities you have given us. congratulations my friends, and good luck.

To my teachers, the many who have put up with me, thank
you for shaping the person I am today - for shaping all of
us. Thank you for making school a fun and safe place to
be, and for guiding us to the end. You have impacted us
all immensely and your efforts will never be forgotten.

My family, thank you for supporting me unconditionally
and being by my side over all my years of schooling. For
all the sacrifices you’ve made in order for me to have the
amazing experiences that I have had. For listening to me
ramble about my day or listen to me stress over nothing.
I couldn’t ask for better best friends than you. I love you.

Art Design Board by Paullen Yaneza, Year 12

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HEAD BOY REFLECTIONS While driving, you mostly look ahead out of the front
shield and you keep your eyes on what’s happening in
Prizegiving speech front of you. When I first started driving, my parents
wanted me to take driving lessons which I wasn’t too fond
KARL of but eventually I agreed to it. My driving instructor said
AMPONIN something to me that I think I could never forget. He said
"your car will follow your eyes. Wherever you look the car
Before arriving at Glenfield College, I was a cheeky 13 will go. So, always place your vision on where you want to
year old boy who thought everything was all fun and go, rather than where you don’t want to go.” Having a
jokes. However, I soon realised that wasn’t the case. vision of what you want to do successfully is a lot better
Being the class clown wasn’t “cool” anymore or being the than not having one but a good vision always starts with
loud and obnoxious student so you can get attention from a positive mindset. A positive mindset will allow you to
your peers and teachers wasn’t “cool” anymore. Doing think and process things more clearly. However, you
your work and being successful was the new “cool” and it might find yourself looking at cars next to you or looking
took me a while to understand why people cared more at the lines or the shoulder of the road to see if you’re
about being successful than being popular. I realised that still in the middle of the lane. People have the natural
being successful in the classroom means being successful tendency to focus on other places that they don’t want to
in life. go which is perfectly normal. Things like social media,
social expectations, sports training, and friends can be a
Recently, I have become a car enthusiast due to my distraction. Although, these could also have a positive
friends always talking about cars and teaching each other impact on your mindset and headspace. I know for me,
how to drive. I realised that reaching your goals and shooting a basketball and hearing the ball go through the
being successful is similar to learning how to drive for net and the net making that swish sound makes my day
the first time. First of all, you have the excitement and so much better. These distractions are easy to block out
anticipation of learning how to drive which in this case so that you stay on the course of success.
means being successful. You think about all the great
things you are able to do when you can drive. You see Occasionally, you have to check your mirrors for a
other people driving, therefore you know that it is very different perspective while driving. It is important to
possible for someone else to drive, so it's possible for you occasionally check your mirrors for cars behind and
to drive as well. Secondly, you begin to set goals for beside you so you can navigate around any possible
yourself of what you want to achieve such as where you upcoming obstacles. Although, you can’t spend too much
want to go. Then comes the time when you have to learn time looking in the mirrors because you can miss what is
the rules of the road - staying on route, keeping your happening in front of you which could lead to an
focus which will lead to your destination successfully. accident. Don’t spend too much time dwelling on your
past and remembering the mistakes you have done, what
you could’ve done differently, or who is gaining on you.
You can’t allow yourself to be held back by the things
you’ve done in the past. For example, if you receive a Not
Achieved in a subject or lose a sports match because of a
mistake you made, you just have to get over it and aim to
be better next time around. If you look back for too long
you could crash and never reach your destination. The
road to success is a very long road, keeping your eyes on
the road ahead to see the potential is a must.

This year has been difficult for some of us to say the
least especially to my fellow year 13 students. However,
we have to stay on route to our individual successes. We
have to be optimistic and see the potential in front of us.
We have to keep our eyes on the road but still take a
peek from time to time to see how far we have come and
to celebrate our successes along our journey. To my
fellow year 13 students, from the time we leave high
school, we are one more kilometre closer to our
destinations so I urge you to drive carefully.

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My journey at Glenfield College for the past five years To my friends, you all have impacted my life both
has been a very long road. Glenfield College isn’t the positively and negatively but mostly positively. Most of
same when I started here at the school. I've seen you have been my support system for the past five years
students and teachers go but one thing that hasn’t left and I am so grateful for all of you. You all have supported
the school is the sense of being one big family. Being a me in everything I do and stood by my side through thick
small school meant that you knew everyone and you had and thin. You guys have helped shape me into the young
that sense of belonging within the community which isn’t man that I am today and I'm truly grateful for that. I
common in big schools. The school’s growth this year has know that I never say that enough but I have realised
probably been the best one I’ve seen in the last five years that I really should, so thank you. Now, I would like to
even though we faced a lot of challenges throughout the ask you all, when you leave the theatre after the
year, with Ms. Smith and the house leaders rebooting the prizegiving, say thank you to your friends, family, and
house competitions, the students’ art and performance teachers. Tell them that you appreciate them and you are
achievements, and the academic achievements. These are lucky to have them in your life.
just the few things that I have noticed that have been
better than before and I am confident that there is so Last but not least, to the amazing teachers of Glenfield
much more potential for Glenfield to grow and be better. College. To the teachers that have taught me during my
time here, thank you for all the wise knowledge you have
Now to my amazing Mum and Dad. You both have taught me. Thank you for guiding me to the right path for
sacrificed so much for Kuya and I. You sacrificed your the past five years. You all have such a good work ethic
lives in the Philippines to move to the other side of the and such dedication to teach the students at the school,
world so that we could have a better life and have a and I applaud you for that.
better place to grow up in. Thank you for all the rides you
gave me to my sports matches and training, thank you for To the Senior Leadership Team - Mr McKinley, Mrs
the money that you always gave so that I could spend it Kabalin, Mr King and Mr Bonneywell, thank you for this
on food and clothes, and last but not least, thank you for leadership opportunity that you have given me. I have
the unconditional love that you give Kuya and I. I truly gained so much knowledge and skills being appointed as
appreciate you both and I am forever grateful for Head Boy this year.
everything that you have done for us. To my brother, even
though we fight and argue all the time, I still appreciate To end my speech, I want to leave you all with a quote
you a lot. Thank you for all the advice and support you from the great Vin Diesel,
have given throughout my life. I will always be grateful
for you and I’ll always be proud to call you my brother. “Money will come and go we know that, but the most
important thing in life will always be the people in this
room. Right here. Right now. Salud Mi Familia.”

Painting Board by Yuting Liu, Year 12

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STAFF 2020

farewell to...

Between them, Graeme and Maria King have given 62
years of service to Glenfield College! Deputy Principal,
Graeme has been a valued staff member for 38 years. He
has gone above and beyond for the hundreds of students he
has influenced during this time at the College. Maria has
been a valued member of staff for 24 years. We wish them
all the very best for their retirement. They both have a love
of sailing and have moved to Orewa where they will enjoy a
slower pace of life.

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Back Row: Julie Kilroy, Meredith McIlroy, Tanya Black, Sally Scanlan, Mark Bredin, Karen Kingon, Elise Huggard
4th Row: Caroline Gregory, Catherine Graham, Kristina Smith, Mark Hill, Donovan Bickford,
Jamie Mason, Ellie Newton, Sinead O'Hara, Rena Zhu, Gill Scott

3rd Row: Bryony Smith, Karen Cebalo, David McMurtrie, Ernest Choromanski, David Keenleyside, Robert Vanderlaan,
Alastair Tod, Luke Gardner, Paul Watson, John Hamilton, Gillian Hayward

2nd Row: Jordyn Wilson, Deborah Allaker, Rena Foolchand, Sawsan Hanoosh, Bruce Charles, Marco Ortiz,
Sarah Bearne, Maria King, Ann McLachlan, Rebecca Philipson, Russell Anderson, Moana Marsters-Whetu

Front Row: Joshua Montreal, Frances O'Brien, Nigel Snookes, Vivian Fan, John Bonneywell,
Anne Kabalin, Paul McKinley, Graeme King, Rachel Colquhoun, David Aston, Michelle Halpin, Tomasz Kus, Karl Lee

Bruce and Evorie Charles are retiring this year after a
combined 48 years of service. Bruce was always a strong
advocate for his students and taught them many skills,
including role-modelling what it is to be a good citizen and
how to put the needs of others before yourself. Evorie will
be remembered for her kind and caring nature as she
greeted and assisted students, staff and visitors to the
school. They will both be missed, but we wish them well in
their new adventures in retirement.

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STUDENT LEADERSHIP

Head
Students

L-R

Head Boy & Girl

Selena Timmins
Karl Amponin

Deputies

Liam Hibbard
Jhoemeela Magisa

Prefects Back Row: Jazzmyn Rustenhoven, Rossmary Dela Cruz, Yanni Shepherd, Luis Lucindo
2nd Row: Ms Sarah Gray (Dean), John Michael Villon, Benjamin Carey, Bataa Ganbat,

Jimmy Vitale, Mrs Anne Kabalin (Deputy Principal)
Front Row: Anais Neculman, Liam Hibbard (Deputy Head Boy), Selena Timmins (Head Girl),
Mr Paul McKinley (Principal), Karl Andrei Amponin (Head Boy), Jhoemeela Magisa (Deputy Head Girl), Michael Oborn

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Peer Support Back Row: Jack Vince, Shanya Halcrow, Jessica Johnston, Kaelyn Riddle
2nd Row: Rianne Erika Framo, Jordan Page, Eden Taula, Caroline Ueanteiti, Yousuf Shaikh, Ms Vivian Fan (Teacher)

Front Row: Zane Paki, Madisyn Macleod, Emily Freestone, Jayden Bacon, Manahil Abdullah, Josch Magisa

House Captains

Left to right: Hemi Ruka, Caroline Ueanteiti, Oceaniya Fesili, Greer McNab, Naomi Fifita, Shiva Swamy
Absent: Josiah Tasi

14 CURRICULUM

ENGLISH

“Survival is insufficient”. In the novel, ‘Station Eleven’, way she dealt with the obstacles of lockdowns and
this quote is used by a group of travelling musicians and remote-learning while also getting her head around
actors in a post-pandemic, post-apocalyptic world as they teaching NCEA at the same time. If these lockdowns have
travel around America performing Shakespeare’s great taught us one thing, as people spent their time bingeing
plays. Though the novel was written in 2014, it is eerily shows on Netlfix like never before, is that we all need
relevant today. Everyone this year could have been stories. We all like to be entertained, to become immersed
satisfied just with surviving or, in other words, just in other worlds, to learn about other people’s lives and we
getting by. But so many students and staff felt that this like to use other people’s stories - real or made up - to
was ‘insufficient.’ In a difficult year, students in English reflect on ourselves. Hopefully, everyone gets an
classes have worked really hard and have strived for the uninterrupted summer break (you have all earned it!) and
best grades they are capable of while, as a group of that the resilience developed this year gives you a
teachers, we have spent the year rearranging the courses stronger foundation for future learning. To the year 13s,
to provide opportunities for students to succeed. we hope you take the skills and qualities you’ve developed
through English and all of this helps you on your own
The English Department welcomed Ms Philipson to the travels post-high school.
school and she also demonstrated that 'survival is
insufficient" through the Mr K Lee - HOD English

Always

The end of my gaze was always you.
Your name on the tip of my tongue.

I can always hear your voice,
Your laughter, your smile,
Yet, always you cannot hear nor see mine.

Your fragrance always lingers,
Your scent always makes me look back.

My feet are always pointed towards you
Yet, I’m always unable to move to you.

Beyond

I like you
Beyond words.

When I see you, I feel like my heart will collapse.
When I hear you, I shiver.
When I touch you, my face blushes.
When I talk to you, I want to stay by your side.

It’s hard to express how much I like you.
I’m not expressing it enough to show how special you
are to me,

Still I like you.
Beyond expression. - Ye jin Kim - Year 12

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I'm fine. I'm fine.
That's what I said with a big wide smile on my face, that's all I said that night,
Hoping someone in the room would feel the hurt I felt. The two most sarcastic words
Sitting there as a 12 year old kid, I have ever heard and said,
Breathless, feeling the wall closing in But if we all think about it, we all say it.
and the air getting thicker. It just rolls off the tongue like a
I curl my hands into fists,
Experiencing the same nuclear trigger…once again. S C I E N C Ewave of disguise.
The only thought running through my mind was…
Is it real this time, Sometimes it's true but other times
Is it actually going to happen? that, “I'm fine,”
Feeling the momentary doubt.
Covers up the fact that you've been having
Pausing like a statue. restless nights,
Eyes feeling fuller, Break downs,
Heart beating faster, Worries after worries,
Throat getting tighter, Drowning in the deep ocean of your tears.
Like someone had forcefully Feelingless emotions scrabble around in
pushed me against a wall, your head making it feel heavy,
Hands gripped on my neck cutting off Feeling like your shadow has become your
all my air supply, enemy defeating you,
My body felt weighed down but still trying Holding back my tears to prevent others from
to walk uphill. worrying.
Then....
He leaves. It’s just two words thrown around, back and
forth like the confetti in a party to make it more festive.
The moment I realise it’s real, Except this isn't a festive party,
He had left, It's more like a concealment of truth,
Without any hesitation, Like you are under a thick fog looking
Or even a second look or a last word, ahead just seeing a blanket of darkness.
He disappears. I try to fall asleep but my demon friends
Shattering my heart into pieces, come to visit me every night.
Sadness spreads so fast throughout One called anger,
my body like an uncontrollable wildfire, One called anxiety,
Anger becomes my guardian angel And the last one called depression.
screaming within my soul,
So loud I could barely hear my thoughts, But you say you're fine,
Lonely like a feature on air, Because you don't want to be put in a box,
like a rock crushed by the indifferences, Into this label.
like a fading light in a galaxy. No one wants a depressed person around,
So you force yourself to laugh and seem like
My bed becoming more reliable than you have all your sh*t together.
any of my surroundings.
I clean my bedroom distracting myself Hiding what is really going on in our lives.
from all the hatred boiling within my blood stream, But we are all going through something,
Picking up the messy clothes across my room In our own worlds floating in an everlasting sea.
like the confusion and mess in my mind trying to Always tired with endless thoughts running
detangle and discovering something new each time, through your mind,
shredding a tear along the way. Putting on a fake mask for the world to see.
I wipe the surfaces clean with all my strength Addicted to the attention and happiness of others,
making the colour fade away like the Yet when someone asks you...
memories in my mind. “Are you ok?,”
You always manage to put on a big wide smile and
I feel like the candle on my windowsill say
dancing to the wind. I'm fine.
Goosebumps crawl up my body pulling on the
root of my hair creating anxiety. Manahil Abdullah - Year 12 Static images by:
I take the trash out with tears rolling down L-R: Carlos Cassanova, Liam Salagan
my innocent pale cheeks. Matthew Madriaga & Michael Ieriko, Lyden Cambe
I still remember that night as clear as the stars
on a clear restless sky.

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SCIENCE

This year we welcomed Mrs Sarah Bearne to our Our students continue to amaze with their generosity and
Department. She joined us from St Peter’s College and is their ability to support the College and fellow students. The
teaching Science and Biology. Open Evening saw great communication skills exhibited in
the Science and Robotics displays. These were appreciated
With the arrival of Covid-19 and subsequent lock-down by all who visited.
periods, teaching methods were forced to change. We were
fortunate to be able to support the learning of our students Mr D Aston - HOD Science
with workbooks, SCIPAD online and with Education Perfect.
These, along with the quality resources provided by our
staff, saw students' learning needs well-met during this
time. Unfortunately, this also meant that the much
anticipated NASA Space Camp trip was not able to go
ahead. Also cancelled this year was the annual Year 9 Zoo
trip.

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ROBOTICS Sam Legg built a “Mr Aston look-a-like” robot which he
drove around the venue distributing treats. This provided
In February, Glenfield College entered five teams into the entertainment for other teams.
New Zealand VEX Robotics Nationals held at Lynfield
College. A total of 64 teams were entered. Our teams A new game was launched in April and we have competed
competed well and 2918H (Henry Croft and Thomas creditably at each of the scrimmages held in between the
Dickson) came away with the Think Award - a credit to the Covid-19 lockdown periods.
innovation in their build and their use of software for their
controller. I am incredibly proud of the wonderful way our students
have represented the school. They are always gracious and
cheerful and supportive of other teams. Our parent
supporters continue to go above and beyond with their
support of their sons and daughters, providing not only
moral support, but also taxi services and running
fundraising events. Thank you to all involved.

Mr D Aston – TIC Robotics

2918C Rebecca Freestone, Trinity Carroll, Loralei Jull, Brija Hikuroa
2918D Luke Oborn, Antonio Yelcich
2918E Daniel Herbert, Daniel Webb
2918G Joshua Green, Sam Legg
2918H Henry Croft, Ettan Dutta, Thomas Dickson

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SOCIAL SCIENCE about their futures and what these might look like as the
world we know has experienced massive change. The
Building critically conscious young people who are well- teachers of the junior students also deserve thanks - they
rounded global citizens, prepared for the future world have navigated a whole new world as we were plunged
ahead and with the knowledge and skills to be anything into lockdown, and they have stepped up to inspire and
they want to be was our challenge in the Social Sciences engage our learners.
Department in 2020.
In the senior school our learners have pushed on to
In the junior school, our learners have explored the further develop the skills and levels of knowledge and
political landscape and researched policies and promises understanding that will prepare them for life beyond
of local MPs and political parties as they sought to cast Glenfield College.
informed votes in the Te Pōti a Ngā Tamariki - Kids
Elections 2020. This has challenged our learners' thinking We can truly say we are seeing spatially literate
and has led to some interesting discussions with whanau. geographers; capable, avid historians; and entrepreneurial
Learners have also explored the different waves of savvy businessmen and businesswomen emerging from our
migration to Aotearoa New Zealand and the impact the classes. The new approach to Market Days has created a
new migrants have had, both positively and negatively, on real vibe in the school at these times, as tasty treats and
people and society. Our successful Financial Literacy well-crafted designs were on offer. Our Geography trip to
programme continues to develop as we raise awareness Rotorua combined both adventure and hands-on learning
for our learners of the real cost of life and many of the experiences. Despite Covid setbacks, engagement and fun
goods and services they take for granted. All this, while has been had.
also navigating the crazy world that Covid-19 has
presented us with. Our students risen to the challenge of For our departing graduates of 2020, we wish you all the
thinking deeply and critically best and thank you for all you have done to make the
teaching in the Social Sciences at Glenfield College a
pleasurable one.

Moving forward, the Social Sciences Department will look
to increase the amount of opportunities we provide for
education and learning opportunities to take place
outside of the classroom, with many ideas in the planning
already. Our challenge to build critically conscious well-
rounded global citizens prepared for the future world
ahead is progressing well, and we have an amazing team
of both students and staff who are working together to
ensure this occurs.

Thanks for 2020 and here’s to
an even better 2021!

Mr N Snookes, HOD Social Science

GEOGRAPHY

Students studied tourism and the geothermal
activity around Rotorua, focussing on the
sustainaility of its tourism industry.

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BUSINESS STUDIES

Market Day

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SERVICES ACADEMY

Run, run and more running was the theme of the first six Upon returning to school, students have continued to be
weeks of 2020, with the aim of improving cardiovascular challenged with physical activities, including body weight
fitness for all Glenfield College Services Academy students. circuits, weighted circuits, team circuits and training with
battle ropes.
Induction Camp was held in the new purpose-built facility
at the Whenuapai Airforce Base in Auckland. On arrival, Staff D Bickford, Services Academy Director
Academy students exited the vehicles at speed with
instructions rapidly given - the expectation being that "Being a part of the Services Academy has given me many
these instructions would instantly be followed. opportunities to take myself out of my comfort zone.
Attending Induction Camp and a Basic Leadership Camp at
Students settled into military camp life, undertaking Whenuapai Air Force Base has helped me grow my
activities such as military marching, physical training, confidence as an individual. I see a growth of discipline in
eating in the camp mess (dining hall) and fatigues or myself now compared to the beginning of the year when I
cleaning stations. Students were challenged mentally and joined the Services Academy. The Services Academy has
physically during camp, with patience and tolerance tested helped me to gain skills such as commitment, comradeship,
on a daily basis. As the Academy students adjusted to integrity and courage. I can use these valuable skills in the
Induction Camp life, Covid-19 interrupted the positive classroom, on the sports field and in everyday life. Being a
progress being made and the Induction Camp was cut short part of this programme has made me make a decision of
by five days. wanting to join the NZDF after school.  Shanya Halcrow,
Year 12

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PHYSICAL EDUCATION

This year we sadly said goodbye to Ms Colliar who was
Head of Physical Education for the past six years. Sports
Coordinator, Mr Jamie Mason, has joined the Department,
taking on some junior classes and Mr Rusty Anderson, who
has recently returned from the UK, has taken over some
senior classes. Both staff members have been a welcome
addition to the Department, helping students through what
has been a crazy year!

Due to the lockdown periods throughout the year, our
Junior Curriculum was forced to change significantly. We
are very proud of the way that Year 9 and 10 students
involved themselves in all of the challenges, both inside
and outside of the classroom.

This year, senior student numbers continued to be strong
and classes excelled in leadership and interpersonal skills.
Early in the year, NCEA Level 1 classes were able to attend
a pop-up Paralympics event where students participated in
various sporting events to gain an understanding of what it
is like to compete in an event with a disability. This helped
widen their understanding of ways to teach others and
differentiate activities to maximise participation based on
their ability. Later in the year, these same students
showed outstanding development in their physical abilities
in Volleyball.

NCEA Level 2 students worked hard to develop their
physical skills in Turbo Touch and worked exceptionally
hard through their fitness assessment, despite the Tough
Guy/Tough Girl Challenge being cancelled. All students
participated in a school-run event with strong competition
happening between the two classes.

Students studying NCEA Level 3 embraced coaching other
students throughout the school with keen interest. The
cohort chose many different sports to teach and the
programme was delivered to a high level. They learnt new
skills in both Badminton and Netball and performed
outstandingly in their practical assessments. This cohort
has produced work to a high standard and have set the bar
for the years to follow.

We would like to thank all of our students this year for
their commitment, passion and the energy they brought to
all of the classes.

Ms R Colquhoun - HOD Physical Education & Health

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Mr Kus, HOD of Music & senior students

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MUSIC

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DANCE & DRAMA

The past five years of Dance at Glenfield College have
been like a roller coaster ride to say the least. I have
been through literal blood, sweat and tears but wouldn’t
trade it for the world. When I came to Glenfield College I
wasn’t confident at all and never thought that I would be
able to get onto a stage and perform in front of lots of
people, but Dance taught me that sometimes it is good to
get out of your comfort zone and try something new.
Being in Dance class and Dance troupes made me feel like
I had somewhere to fit in at school and I gained a new
family from it. Dance competitions, Showcase and
performances were highlights of my time at Glenfield
College and I wish I had more time to perform on the
stage. I would like to thank Ms Wilson for being such an
amazing mentor and for teaching me such amazing skills
to get through life.
Savaanah Baker-Breeze Year 13 Dance Leader
(pictured left)

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TECHNOLOGY & ART

2020 has been a challenging yet successful year for the It is with great sadness that the Technology team says
Technology Department. Due to the practical nature of farewell to Bruce Charles who has led the construction
our subject areas, work had to be constantly adapted, area of our Department for over 30 years. His wisdom,
modified and condensed to meet the valuable time we had sense of humour and ability to connect with our learners
with our learners. I would like to thank all the students of will be sorely missed.
Technology and Art who showed resilience and a
commitment to completing work to the best of their Technology at Glenfield is continuing to grow with
ability this year. The Technology Department is immensely outstanding outcomes being produced across our subjects
proud of your efforts! of Automotive, Construction, Hospitality, Digital Tech,
DVC and Art. I would like to give a big thank you to Ernest
2020 saw the hiring of Tanya Black, an expert Hospitality Choromanski, Bruce Charles, Tanya Black, Caroline
teacher who has reinvigorated her subject area, Gregory, Mark Hill, Ann McLachlan and John Hamilton for
introducing coffee making and Uber Eats style units of your tireless work this year. Now on to 2021!
work. I would like to publicly acknowledge Ms Black for
her energy and commitment to a thriving part of our Mr J. Montreal - Acting HOD Technology
Department.

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Micha Hall, Charlotte Taylor, Jewel Bowen
Caitlin Lezar, James Newland, Raven Tristan Pili YEAR 9 ART   
Samantha Pollock, Sienna Hunter, Taite Barlow
Marius Nuttney, Mariah Fanene, Anton Olliver

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YEAR 10 ART

Left to right, top to bottom:
Tracy Nguyen (both)
Karlo Bernardo, Sophia Aso
Hohye Jo, Connor Knape

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Zoe Hodson, Madisyn Urquhart, Kaylah Fiddes
Marcus Acebron, Olivia Farhana, Paolo Laus YEAR 11 DESIGN
Brooke Donaldson, Maria Eduarda Pereira Alves,
Amike Ellis

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Isabelle Pillay, Kaelyn Riddle, Jessica Johnston
YEAR 12/13 DESIGN Josch Magisa, Paullen Yaneza, Nathan Freeman
David Lowe, Mathew Lance Nemenzo, Jayden Bacon

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YEAR 11 PAINTING 

Left to right, top to bottom:
Lyden Cambe, Shirley Guan

Lyden Cambe
Tayla Mower, Kevin Pulido

Left to right, top to bottom:
Pottawat Muenkhan, Yutin Liu (both))
Andrey Nair, Angus Donaldson
Shirley Guan (group of three) Angus Donaldson
Anna Pistora, Jessica Davidson, Best Patanarachadopong

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YEAR 11 Left to right, top to bottom:
DESIGN & VISUAL COMMUNICATION    Henry Croft, Thomas Dickson
Premila Papani, Brooke Donaldson
Amike Ellis, Madisyn Urquhart
Jimi Latimer, Aleks Vasileva

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Market Day

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YEAR 12/13
DESIGN & VISUAL COMMUNICATION

Left to right, top to bottom:
Heath Spicer, Nathan Freeman

Yuting Liu, Lex Lawler
Alexander Edwards, Jayden Bacon
Kimberly Rodriguez Rivero, Kayla O'Garra

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CAREERS/GATEWAY/STAR

Despite significant disruption, our students had numerous Congratulations goes to Yuting Liu for having his artistic
opportunities to experience the world of work again this potential recognised during his STAR holiday course at
year. Thankfully a number of employers were happy to have Yoobee Design School. He was one of many students to take
our students when Covid-19 levels allowed. up the opportunity of attending courses during the holidays
between Term 2 and Term 3.
Though work experience is not specifically aimed at getting
students jobs, it is very pleasing when a student does secure Many thanks to Mrs Rena Foolchand for the outstanding
a position. Well done to James Baker on securing an work she does in supporting our students in the Gateway
apprenticeship at Plumbuilt after a very short work programme and coordinating STAR courses.
placement. They were impressed by his willingness to learn
and have offered more opportunities to our students to Mr A Tod - Careers Advisor
experience plumbing. We also had a number of students who
built on their customer service skills at Countdown Glenfield
and Noel Leeming.

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As soon as school commenced in 2020, the Glenfield College Kapa KAPA HAKA
Haka group, Puawanganga, began preparation for Polyfest. A new
performance bracket was compiled by tutor, Marunui Davis, former Te Rōpū O Puawānanga
Deputy Head Boy of Glenfield College.

After the success at Polyfest in 2019 in a non-competitive grade,
Glenfield College was excited to be entering the Division 3
competition. Markus Faasoo and Tammy Stevens were chosen to
lead the group throughout 2020.

Covid-19 unfortunately had an impact which saw the cancellation of
Polyfest, however the group were able to perform twice before the
first lockdown - once for the community and whanau and once for
peers and teachers in the Kaipatiki Theatre.

In Term 3 the group visited The Orchards, a retirement village close
to the school. They performed several waiata. The residents were
full of appreciation and love for the group - there were even some
happy tears shed.

Mr D BIckford - TIC Kapa Haka

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PEER SUPPORT

The 2020 Peer Support Team was trained by Ms Fan for the task of "We have learnt what it means to be an effective leader and how to
leading our junior students. This year the programme ran across two work in a group while still having our individual responsibilities.
terms with student leaders taking their groups once a week, covering We've learnt how to be flexible and how to help others find out who
a range of topics such as Orientation, Communication, Self Esteem & they are, while simultaneously finding out who we are. As a group we
Awareness, Understanding Culture & Diversity, Feelings, Values and have grown, made new friendships, developed confidence and made
Relationships. some amazing memories."

Ms V Fan - Peer Support Co-ordinator Kaelyn Riddle, Year 12

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PREFECT CAMP

The 2020 Prefect team went on a leadership camp in
Taupo in February 2020. The 14 prefects and five staff
members spent three days getting to know each other
and learning new skills. Each day they took part in a
series of workshops, as well as sight-seeing around the
Taupo region. Swimming was also high on the agenda as
the weather was so hot. It was an amazing weekend full
of growth and bonding for the team. It set the scene for
an outstanding year of leadership experiences at
Glenfield College.

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HOUSE COMPETITION

During my years at Glenfield College I had never a comeback and would finish last, but after a few events
experienced a real House competition and to me it felt we overcame Oruamu House, defeated Mayfield and
like there was no real culture at the school. In 2020 I toppled Tauhinu, going from last to first to make one of
came into the year thinking it was going to be just like the greatest comebacks in this year’s House competition.
the others until it was announced that a House In Term 3, we retained a steady pace with a solid win in
Competition was in the making. I was surprised to be the Dodgeball where we clutched the biggest win of the
announced as one of the first ever Captains of the great year against Tauhinu. This year we placed second for the
Kaipatiki House. I was ecstatic and ready to take on this longest amount of time and have stayed in the running for
new role and lead my House to school dominance. We first place just behind Tauhinu. I am proud to be one of
didn't start with the best results, being placed third at Kaipatiki House Captains and hope that next year
Athletics Day. As soon as lockdown hit, many believed Caroline and my successors will take pride in their role
that Kaipatiki couldn't make and lead us to another year of victory because in
Kaipatiki, we never lose.

Hemi Ruka

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When Covid hit, forcing everyone into Level 4 lockdown,
this is the time that Mayfield truly thrived. Everyone in
Mayfield participated with every quiz, weekly values
photo challenge and the House music video. I am proud
to be Mayfield’s first House leader in the re-launched
House competition. Being a House Captain has taught
me the importance of encouraging others to never drop
their heads and keeping pushing through the challenges.
I will take everything I’ve learnt from being Mayfield’s
House leader and use it in life. I wish nothing but the
best for Mayfield and the future House leaders yet to
come.

Oceaniya Fesili

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At the beginning of 2020, I was inspired to make a change Oruamo’s journey began with a strong start with our
in our school culture, in particular with our House system. I domination at Athletics Day and Junior Mentoring Day. As
decided to step up and share my ideas with Mr McKinley. time went on, we slowly began climbing down the
To my surprise, everything I planned began falling into leaderboard. Due to Covid-19, our first Level 4 lockdown
place. Special shout out to Ms Smith and Mr Mason for was a tough time where many of the students weren’t able
their hard work and all the effort they put into the House to be involved with the events that occurred, but the one
competition, because without them the competition thing I’ve learnt about Oruamo is that we may be the
wouldn’t be as strong as it is now. Massive shout out to my weakest house, but we have the strongest fighting spirit.
fellow House Captains for bringing the pressure, fun and My experience as Captain has taught me to truly take hold
joy in competing against one another, and being able to of the opportunities given, and make the best out of them,
create many great memories together. because they may never come around again. Being House
Captain has been one of the biggest highlights in my last
year of high school. The number of memorable moments
I’ve experienced during this year will forever stay with me.
I’m proud to call myself the first official House Captain for
Oruamo and am privileged to share this role with Greer. I
hope my future successors will one day lead Oruamo to a
victory and trample the other Houses. If I were able to do
this again, I would do it a thousand times over. It’s been a
tough journey but I’m leaving Glenfield College happy
knowing that the House system is left in good hands.

“The most wasted days are ones without laughter.”
Josiah Tasi

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My role as House Captain has been challenging, but this was a new
learning experience for me and for others in my position. I’d like to
thank the seniors that are in Tauhinu for supporting me and helping
me out, even if they didn't need to. It really helped boost my
confidence. I would also like to thank the students who participated
in events and gave it a try, even if they weren't confident. Thank you
to Ms Graham and Mr Montreal for supporting me and my co-captain,
Naomi Fifita, throughout the year. Finally, I would like to thank Ms
Smith for giving me the opportunity to be a Captain and for
organising the whole competition. Let's Go Tauhinu!

Shiva Swamy

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RELAY FOR LIFE Unfortunately, students were unable to take part in the full
Relay for Life event which was cancelled due to Covid-19.
Students in the Relay for Life team worked hard this year Students were able to take part in a ‘Mini Relay for Life’
organising events and raising money for the Cancer Society. event held in the gymnasium at school. There was music and
It was an absolute pleasure to see so many students give up a real party atmosphere as students celebrated all their
their time to help raise a total of $11,000 through various hard work and walked/ran laps of the gym. Representatives
fundraising events. from the Cancer Society came along to award prizes to our
top fundraisers (Devante, Karl and Vienna).
Year 9 and 10 students started the ball rolling by washing
teachers’ cars at lunchtime. There were also many sausage Well done to all students who helped to organise and run
sizzles throughout Term 1 and a bake sale. The students these events, it is so rewarding to see you give up your time
also hosted a chocolate-filled bingo night where friends and to help others. These events couldn’t have run without the
family came along to play bingo and win chocolate prizes. help of the following staff: Mrs Hayward, Mrs Halpin, Ms
Smith, Ms Colquhoun and Ms Graham.

Ms S O'Hara, TIC Relay For Life

MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS WEEK

As part of Mental Health Awareness Week (Term 3,
Week 10), students and staff took part in various
activities, including meditation, mindful colouring,
basketball competitions and writing words of
kindness on the parade ground. It was heart-warming
to see the inspirational and caring messages written
for others!

At the end of the week, students and staff dressed in
their House colours and made a donation to the
Mental Health Foundation. Thank you to Mr Montreal,
Mr McMurtrie, Mr Anderson for helping run some of
the activities. We hope that conversations around
mental health will continue throughout the rest of
the school year.

Ms S O'Hara, CoL ISL Wellbeing

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SPORTS CO-ORDINATOR'S
REPORT

Glenfield College Sport has committed to grow and create involved in order to get a team organised, working
opportunities for students. Making sure they have a together and performing efficiently, so a massive thank
quality and enjoyable sports experience is at the you and we hope to see you again in 2021. Thank you to
forefront and this has never been more evident working our Property staff - Roy Harding, Mark Bredin, and
through a pandemic. In a stop-start year for many sports Michael Joo, I run out of words to describe the amount of
during the winter season, the summer season has been a work you do behind the scenes. You always ensure our
breath of fresh air with introductions to sports such as fields, courts, turfs and indoor facilities are perfectly
Water Polo, Fast 5 Netball, Lawn Bowls and Golf, all of maintained.
which have seen an increase in the number of students
participating. If you want to sum-up a topsy turvy year of sport, the
highlight for me would have to be the 3k Isolation
Our students confirmed the school values every time they Challenge during lockdown. Students & staff united and
have worn the Glenfield uniform: Resilience, Self– got involved with 3km isolation runs in order to improve
Managing, Aspirational, Integrity, Service & Adventurous physical activity and well-being in their own respective
underpin our school motto of Pride & Respect and this is bubbles. When you talk about the culture of Glenfield
best epitomised when representing our school in sport or College, this couldn’t be more evident with some amazing
representing their House in the House competitions. images coming from through on our social media
These core values make us special as a school and ensure platforms and the high amounts of participation from all
that throughout our sporting journey at Glenfield College, year levels.
we not only learn skills on the field, we also learn how to
behave and strive for high standards in the classroom and I look forward to 2021, which will no doubt be a year to
out in the real world. In 2020, this has never been so bounce back with National tournaments resuming,
evident with sport and physical activity playing a huge competitions restarting and students being able to
factor in the wellbeing of New Zealanders. refocus on their sporting goals.

A huge thank you to our staff, coaches and managers. I Mr J Mason
acknowledge the time and effort you put into your role Sports Coordinator
and I understand the sacrifice and hard work that is

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Basketball

This year was showing great promise until the Covid-19
lockdown affected the season. The Under 19 Boys finished
top of their pool and were heading into the quarter finals.
The Under 17 Boys were mid-table, as were the Year 9 Boys.
The majority of the players in the Girls’ team this year had
never played before.

A very big thankyou to our external coaches: Randy Skelton
(Under 19 Boys), Reggie Malonzo (Under 17 Boys) and Jayjay
Mitchell (Year 9 Boys). Thank you also to ex-students Toni
Paulo-Fox and Blessing Kerehoma for working with the
Girls' team. A big thank you for the support given by family
and friends throughout the abbreviated season.

Netball Rossmary Dela Cruz inspired the formation of the Year 13
social team. All girls in this team took up the challenge of
A shortened season, but one which has shown how resilient playing netball with a smile on their faces. For a few of the
young women are. All netball players this year have shown girls, this was the first time that they had ever played
improvements in their play and the tactics of the game. It netball. We had a pleasing number of Year 9s sign up this
was pleasing to have Ms Kristina Smith back on the staff to year, which meant we had one very large team, with many
take over Team 1, a very youthful team showing great players having to play half games each week. Despite this,
promise for the coming years. The girls understood, but the games were played in good spirit with some great
were saddened, by the cancellation of the UNISS combinations evident. Many thanks to Ms Bryony Smith for
Tournament this year. However, they held their heads high, taking on the challenge of this team.
led well by Oceaniya Fesili and the team played some good
netball as the season progressed. A huge thank you to the many parents and supporters who
came along to watch on Saturday mornings and Monday
Team 2 was coached by Toni Paulo-Fox and Blessing evenings.
Kerehoma (ex-students) and were ready for a great season,
as was Team 3, coached by Year 13 students Greer McNab Lastly, to Savaanah Baker-Breeze, Rossmary Dela Cruz,
and Savaanah Baker-Breeze. Greer McNab and Yanni Shepherd - thank you for your
dedication to Glenfield College Netball over the past five
years, and to Oceaniya Fesili, from Year 10 to Year 13 in
Team 1.

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Football - Girls

In 2020, a large number of talented girls signed up to play
Football. They showed up to trainings ready to learn and
improved their skills very quickly at the start of the year.
The 2020 Football season was unfortunately cut short,
however both the Senior and Junior teams had some great
wins throughout the season with all players showing a lot
of determination and skill. We are all looking forward to a
great season and some good games in 2021, tapping into
the talent and passion these girls have for the sport.

Football - Boys

Building on the success of such a positive 2019, Glenfield
College Football had a strong 1st XI with many players
returning. Mr Mason returned as coach and the
Development XI side had 16-18 juniors who were keen to
get involved and learn from their coach, James Crooks.
The 1st XI started the season very strong with wins over
Dilworth and Albany Senior. They also showed their rapid
improvements competing with Papatoetoe (1-0 loss) who
were predominantly a very strong team before Covid-19
hit. The Development XI were a pleasure to watch and
always improved from game to game. Players such as
Thomas Villagracia and Zak Carriem should find
themselves playing for the 1st XI soon. This continues to
be a great pathway for our Footballers. We would like to
say thank you to Ilhan, Hanif, & Tane who have been role
models for some of the boys over the last three to four
years.

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Archery Water Polo

Like all sports this year, the Archery season was Water Polo is back after a six-year absence! It is
interrupted by lockdowns. Fortunately, most of the great to see our Junior Mixed Team competing in the
training is undertaken indoors at school, so training could Intermediate league. A big thank you to Andre Jackson
continue as long as school was open. from Glenfield Leisure Centre who has been a major
driver in the sport and to the parents of our Junior
We have a core group of Archers who are continually Mixed Team who are passionate and continue to
improving their technique and as a result, are becoming support Water Polo
more accurate. A big shout out and thank you to John
Hamilton whose experience in Archery and training is Table Tennis
really helping our young Archery students achieve their
best. Although our Table Tennis North Harbour Competition
was limited this year, there were still plenty of
Volleyball opportunities for students to get involved during
lunchtime and improve their skills. We would like to
This year, a huge number of students have been involved in thank Mr Ortiz for giving up his time to help
both Senior and Junior Volleyball. The Senior teams, coach/play with our students as we look forward to
although not being able to complete their season, had some seeing all our players return in 2021.
phenomenal games going through the weekly competition. For
the first time, the Senior Boys team was promoted to the Tennis
North Harbour Super League, a great achievement for this
team. Although they had some very tough games, they Tennis returned this year after a brief four/five year
managed to learn a lot, improve their game play and come stint in the shadows. An in-school competition was
away with the occasional win. This set them up nicely for run with boys & girls playing each other in a round-
the Senior Championship Tournament where they managed to robin format. It was pleasing to see students new to
force a third set on a few games and come away with the tennis pick up a racquet and get stuck into competing
win. The Senior A Girls team placed third overall in the against one another. We look forward to the summer
North Harbour competition and won multiple close games where more students will likely get involved.
during the Senior Championship Tournament. The Senior B
Girls team have many young players who show a lot of
promise. This team did well for their first year in the senior
grade playing some tough teams. These teams all worked so
hard throughout the season to improve and are already
looking forward to completing the 2021 season.

The number of Junior players involved this year with their
determination and drive to play is amazing. They started the
2020 season with a bang, showing a lot of potential and have
a lot of talent to unleash. The future of Volleyball at
Glenfield College is looking promising judging by these junior
students.

A big thank you to Ms Colquhoun, Ms K Smith and Mr Gardner
for organising and helping out with the teams and supporting
them at all their games. Also, a big thank you to all the
coaches who gave up their time and put a lot of effort into
harnessing the talent we have at Glenfield College.