Palmerstonian 2019

2019

Palmerston North Boys’ High School



THE PALMERSTONIAN 2019

Annual Magazine of Palmerston North Boys’ High School

Volume 25 Number 5

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The School wishes to recognise these organisations, businesses and people whose
generous contributions and support enable us to provide
a quality education for your sons.
We encourage you to support our sponsors.

BUSINESS ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

We would like to acknowledge the following businesses for their contribution to Palmerston North Boys’ High School

Cash Converters McFall Fuel Black Sheep Design
Hokowhitu Pharmacy Chillmax Farmlands
Aberdeen on Broadway Landmark Homes Inspire Net
Wood Robson More FM 92.2 Cook St Nursing Care Centre
Connolly Joinery ProFab Engineering Acrow Ltd
Colliers International Powa Rugby ComputerCare
Café Cuba Verdict Café Helen O’Grady Dance Academy
Wenham Builders 2020 Ltd Sport Manawatu Yorb – Business Defined Technology
Naylor Lawrence Mad Butcher Manawatu Standard
Wadham Partners Unreal Grass NL Productions
Med NZ Numberworks Boho Café PN
Broadway Accounting Solutions Streetwise Coffee PN The Brewers Apprentice
Car and Commercial Base Solutions Brandan Lodge Photoraphy
Thermo King Think Right Ltd Karl Fergusson ProFab Engineering
Brittens Lawyers Ltd Stuart’s Chartered Accountants
Bayleys Real Estate Eyes on Broadway

MAGAZINE PRODUCTION

Editor: Miss Ella Mitchell Team Photos: PhotoLife Studios Ltd, Auckland
Designed by Liz MacNeill, TypeMatters, Palmerston North Other Photos: Miss Ella Mitchell, Mr Dominic King, Luke Turfrey
Montage Photo Pages: Mr Dominic King Printed by FisherPrint, Cuba Street, Palmerston North
Art Pages: supplied by Mrs Kelly Pfeffer-Marshall Cover: Designed by Abbas Muhammad-Juma
School Roll and Examination Results: Mrs Jackie Tomlinson
Advertising: Miss Ella Mitchell, Mrs Rachel Wenham

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Chair: Mr Michael Lawrence BOARD OF TRUSTEES Mrs Jodie Jamieson – (Co-opted Parent
Mr David Bovey – Rector Representative from August 2019)
Mr Grant Watts - Parent Representative Mrs Tania Harris - Parent
Mr Craig Purdy - Parent Representative Representative (until June 2019) Mr Jack Siebert- Staff Representative
Mr Simon O’Connor - Parent David Kakrada - Student
Mr John Stewart - Parent
Representative Representative (until June 2019) Representative

Mr Brendon Ross – (Parent
Representative from June 2019)

STAFF

Management Team Doyle R J; DipPE – Physical Education, Leighton M; BBS, DipProfAcctg –
Rector Physical Education Studies, C/H Commerce (Co HOD), Accounting,
Bovey D M; BA Master Business Studies
Deputy Rector
Atkin G M; BA, MEdAdmin Drake H F; BA, BSc – Social Science Liddicoat M; BSc – Science
Senior Masters (HOD), Geography (HOD), Social Liengme D; MSc, MEMgmt – Physics,
Sinclair G Y; BBS (Hons) Studies
Truter P J; BSc, HDE Science, Electronics
Pinder H; BTech, DipBusAdmin Dredge P; BA – Music Lobb A; BEd – Leadership Director
Director of Teaching & Learning Ducre A; BBS – Mathematics, Assistant Lowe M; BSc – Science
Gibbs P B; BEd Lowry J; (Mrs) BA – English, Drama
Teaching Staff Timetabler Macdonald H; BA – Dean (Year 10),
Adams J G; BEd, MBA – Careers Advisor Durie D P; BEd – Physical Education
Baines A (Mrs); BA – History (HOD), English
(HOD), Physical Education Studies, Mann J (Ms); BEd, BSc, BA – Science
Social Studies Health Marks P (Ms); BA – English
Barwick D; BEd – Dean (Year 8), Eastmure S (Miss); BMVA – Visual Art, McDougall A; BspEx, DipSecTchng –
(Photography) - Maternity Leave
Sports & Cultural Dean, PE, High Ensing L; BSc – Science, Physics Physical Education, C/H Master
Performance Sport Finch P; BSc (Hons), DipPE – Director McFarlane S; B.SpEx – Physical
Belcher S (Miss); BA – Drama (HOD), of Sport, High Performance Sport,
English Sport Development, Education, Physical Education
Belton C (Mrs); BA – English, French, Fisher N (Mrs); BArch (Hons) – Design Studies, Accounting
Classical Studies and Visual Communication (HOD), McGrath T; BSLS with Eng – English,
Benn K; MEd, BEd, BSc – Academic Digital Art Sport Development, C/H Master
Dean, Mathematics, Classical Fogarty J (Mrs); BFA – Visual Arts, McQueen-Davies G; BSc – Mathematics
Studies Photography McTamney T; BSc – Mathematics
Bester F C; BA, HDE – Geography, Social Fogarty R; Adv.TCert, DipSpecSubj - Meehan J; BInfoSc – Dean (Year 10),
Studies Technology – Technology (HOD), Mathematics, C/H Master
Bland R; (Dr) PhD (Molecular Medicine) Technology Wood (HOD) Miller G; BA – Social Studies (HOD),
– Biology, Physics, Science Forbes H; BA – Mathematics, NZ Studies, History, Outdoor
Braddock D; BPhEd; MTchgLn – English Timetabler Education
Briggs W; Adv.TCert – Technology Gooch G; BCom – Mathematics Mills C (Mrs); BEd (Hons) – Drama,
(Wood), Technology (Construction) Greer B; BEd (Hons) – Dean (Year 12), Mathematics, Science
Brockelbank K; Grad Dip Engg – English, Drama, Media Studies Mills P; BSc, PGCE – Science, Physics
Technology (Wood), Technology Gunning T; BA, DipBusStud – Moore J; BEd – Dean (Year 9), Sport
(Construction) Geography, Social Studies Science, Sports & Exercise Studies,
Burgess R (Mrs); BA – English Halford C; Adv.TCert, DipSpecSubj – Health
Burton C J; BA, DipHum, Design and Visual Communication Morgan S (Ms); BA – English (HOD)
TrdCertFarming – Drama (HOD), Hann P V; MEd (Hons) – RTLB, Special Nixon A (Mrs); BA – English, Media
English Education, Social Studies Studies
Cameron E (Ms); BEd – Health (HOD), Harold R; Nat Cert (Mech Engg) – Noema-Barnett A; BA, DipSecTchg –
Physical Education, Sport & Technology (Metal) – Commerce, Accounting, Business
Exercise Studies Henderson S; BEd – Physical Education, Studies
Close S (Ms); BA MTchgLn – History, Physical Education Studies, Health Norman K (Ms); BA, BBus – Business
Social Studies Higgie C; BA – English, Media Studies Studies
Crosswell J (Mrs); BEd – English, Social (HOD), Drama Ong V; MSc, BSc – Mathematics
Studies Higgie L; BEd – Mathematics Papworth M (Mrs); MA – English
Cudby J; BRM (Sport) – Dean (Year Hodge W; BA – History, Social Studies, Parker N (Dr); PhD (Chemistry) –
9), PE Studies, Sport & Exercise, Sport Development Chemistry, Science
Science, Assistant C/H Mgr Hop Wo D; BSc, BEd – Physics, Science Pegler D; MHortSc – Science, Biology
Currie C; BSc (Mth Inf ) – Physics (HOD), James C; BA, PGCE – History, Social Pfeffer-Marshall K (Mrs); BFA, BEd –
Science, Bus Controller Studies Visual Arts (HOD)
Davidson M; BSc – Mathematics, Jochem R; BHort – Agriculture, Pottinger P; Dip.PE, Post Grad.
Manager College House Horticulture (HOD), Science DipGuid&Couns. – Guidance
Davidson S; BEd (Sec) – Physical Johnson P; MA, BSc (Hons) – Academic Counsellor
Education, Physical Education Support Programme, Gateway Power S (Ms); BA – Business Studies,
Studies, Health, C/H Master Kaandorp K; (Mrs); BAVI – Digital English
Dawson S; BA (Hons), PGCE – Guidance Design, Design and Visual Price K (Mrs); BA Dip Tchg – Japanese,
Counsellor Communication German
Dickinson A G; (Mrs); BA (Hons), Cert Kensington B; BBS, DipPolicing – Dean Rankin K M (Mrs); BSc (Hons), DipEd,
TEAL – Languages (HOD), French, (Year 13), Mathematics, Sport Cert.TEAL – English (Asst HOD),
German Development, C/H Master ESOL, Literacy, Learning Support
Docherty W T; BA (Hons), PGCE Kenzie S; BComm, DipSportsMgmt – (HOD)
(Distinction) – Visual Arts, C/H Economics, Business Studies Reid G (Mrs); MPhil, BSc (Hons)
Master Lambert S; BA, BPhEd – Maori – Science (HOD), Chemistry,
Achievement Dean, Science, Horticulture
Biology, Sport Development Retemeyer L D; BEd – International
Director, English

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Richards J; BA (Hons) – Classical Van Stipriaan B J; BPhty – International King J D – Archives, Newsletter, Old
Studies, French, German - Left end Dean, PE, PE Studies, Sport Boys’ Assn
of Term 3 Development
Langley V (Mrs) – Library Manager
Ross J; BBS – Mathematics (Asst HOD) Vindriis S; BTech – Dean (Year 12), Leighton S – Archives, Old Boys’ Assn
Ruwhiu A (Mrs); BA, MEd, PG DipEd – Mathematics McAnulty K – Property Manager
Mafi L – Pasifika (Dean), Mentoring and
Social Studies, Te Reo Maori Wagstaff P (Mrs); BEd, PG SpecTchg –
Scott J (Ms); BA (Hons) – English Literacy/ESOL Sport Development
Siebert J; BA, HDE – Dean (Year 13), Malicki K; DipTchg – Teacher Assistant
Waters D; BSc (Hons) – Director
English e-Learning, Biology (HOD), Digital (left Term 3)
Shankaran D; BEd – English Technology Martin M (Mrs) – Accounts Assistant
Smith M (Dr); MSc (Hons), PhD – Mitchell E (Miss); BBus (Mktg, Mgmt)
Welch C; NZCE, DipTrng&Mgmt, Adv.
Mathematics (HOD) TCert – Technology (Metal) (HOD) – Marketing & Communications/
Squire H; NZ Cert (Joinery L4) – International
Woisin N (Mrs); BEd – Mathematics Pawson W – Technology Technician
Technology Wood, Technology Young G; BEd, PG DipEd – Music (HOD) Phillips H (Mrs) – Absence
Furniture Administration & Support Administrator
Stern A; BSc – Digital Technology Alderdice J (Mrs) – Uniform Shop Pinkney T (Mrs) – Science Technician
Strickland J; BEd – Te Reo Maori (HOD), Rennie S (Mrs) – Administration
Maori Performance Manager Secretary/Receptionist
Syme K; Adv.TCert, – Technology Black J – GAP Student (left end of Term Roydhouse R (Mrs) – Copy Centre
(Metal) Administrator
Taylor S (Miss); BSc – Chemistry (HOD), 2) Sa’u R; BSc (Exercise/Sport) – Teacher
Principal’s Nominee Burgess D (Ms) – Finance Manager Aide
Tomlinson D; BPhyEd – Physical Burt T (Mrs) – Librarian Shorter B (Mrs) – Receptionist/Student
Education, Physical Education Christophers W (Mrs) – Support Centre
Studies, Sports Science, Health Sinclair K (Mrs) – Rectors’ Secretary
Toomer D; BAdmin Leadership – ICT Accommodation Manager Sujau M; BBus, Mktg, Mgmt – Events
(HOD), Mathematics Calton L – Sports Co-ordinator Co-ordinator
Trembath S; Adv Dip Tchng – English, Calton R (Mrs) – Science Technician Thorner T – Grounds/Maintenance
Science Collins J – IT Support Technician Tomlinson J (Mrs) – Academic
Tularam A (Dr); PhD (Mathematics) – Dearlove H (Ms) – Arts Co-ordinator Administration
Mathematics Edwards D – Truancy Wenham R (Mrs) – Public Relations
Turnock D; BA, BSc (Hons) – Dean Etchells A (Mrs) – Academic Officer
(Year11) Commerce (Co HOD), Williams K (Mrs) – Student Secretary/
Business Studies Administrator Administration
Tutavaha K (Miss); BA, GDipArts – Groube K (Mrs – Accounts Assistant Woodman J – Grounds/Maintenance
Dean (Year 11), Pasifika (Co Dean), Hartley R – Teacher Aide (Term 3 only) Woodward T – Property Maintenance
English Herbold L – GAP Student (started Term Officer
Tutty N; BComm – Accounting, Yates F – Teacher Aide
Commerce 3)
Van Eyk S (Dr); PhD (Chemistry); BSc Hemara B – Rugby Development Co-
(Hons) – Chemistry, Science
ordinator
Hennessy K (Mrs) – Accounts Assistant
Humpfer M – Teacher Assistant (started

Term 3)
Huston L (Mrs – Receptionist
Kennedy D (Mrs) – Librarian Assistant

NEW AND RETURNING STAFF 2019
(L-R): Mrs J. Lowry, Mr A. McDougall, Mrs T. Wagstaff, Mr L. Higgie, Mrs K. Williams, Mr R. Fogarty, Mrs J. Fogarty, Mr A.
Noema-Barnett, Mrs L. Huston, Mr F. Yates. Insets: Mr R. Sa’u, Mrs K. Price.

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Back Row: S Davidson, J Ross, W Briggs, S McFarlane, M Leighton, D Liengme, J Black, R Bland, K Brockelbank, C Welch, L Higgie, N Tutty, A Ducre
6th Row: S Henderson, J Collins, K Williams, S Power, M Liddicoat, V Ong, J Richards, K Price, A Tularam, M Lowe, H Forbes, W Docherty, S Trembath, T Gunning
5th Row: T Thorner, H Macdonald, T Woodward, J Woodman, J Lowry, K Kaandorp, N Fisher, C Bester, D Pegler, K Syme, R Harold, D King, S Kenzie, H Phillips, R Calton, J Crosswell, N Woison,
D Tomlinson
4th Row: K Sinclair, G Gooch, P Finch, L Calton, V Langley, A Ruwhiu, S van Eyk, D Braddock, S Dawson, R Jochem, D Hop Wo, W Hodge, K McAnulty, G McQueen-Davies, B Pawson, S Belcher,
J Mann
3rd Row: M Papworth, A McDougall, A Noema-Barnett, T McGrath, J Meehan, B Kensington, S Vindriis, P Pottinger, J Adams, J Cudby, B Greer, K Tutavaha, J Siebert, J Moore, L Ensing, R
Doyle, D Shankaran
2nd Row: R Burgess, N Parker, C Mills, T Wagstaff, A Baines, T Burt, B Shorter, S Close, C Higgie, M Sujau, R Roydhouse, A Nixon, K Norman, T Pinkney, S Taylor, C Belton, S Rennie, C James
Front Row: C Burton, K Pfeffer-Marshall, G Reid, D Durie, A Dickinson, P Gibbs, G Sinclair, H Pinder, D Bovey, G Atkin, P Truter, R Fogarty, D Turnock, H Drake, M Smith, M Davidson, L Retemeyer

LEAVING STAFF

MR PAUL POTTINGER – GUIDANCE COUNSELLOR – Mr. Pottinger’s contribution to the co-curricular aspect of
1987-1993, 2016-2019 school life has also been immense. He has had an extensive
involvement in rugby. This includes coaching Fourth Grade
A FAREWELL TO MR PAUL “POTTS” POTTINGER A and the Third XV. Many will remember the ‘titanic battles’
Mr. Paul Pottinger (Potts) has completed two stints as the with the Fourth XV. With Mr. Matene Love, he took the Colts
PNBHS Guidance Counsellor. Firstly, as the successor to to the first National Invitational Tournament in 1989. The
the school’s first Counsellor, John Whyte, between 1987-93 following year he attended with Mr. Joe Schmidt (taught
and more recently between 2016-2019. Mr. Pottinger will him everything he knows). He continues to be a mentor
remember his first home visit in this role when a dog attacked to many coaches and players. Mr. Pottinger’s coaching CV
him on a very sensitive part of his body. also includes being selector/coach of Hurricanes Schools, NZ
Mr. Pottinger is a special person and is ideally suited for such Schools, Wairarapa-Bush and taking Greytown to a Senior
a critical role within the school. The liaison he has provided Club Championship. More recently, he has coached the
between senior staff, Deans, teachers, students and all school’s Under 15B team, and this year introduced the Under
sectors of the school’s community is unique. Mr. Pottinger 65kg internal school grade with its innovative rules and
has a style all of his own and an empathy that encourages entertaining refereeing, which also included a commentary.
trust and confidence in students and others with whom he
is associated. The school’s historical‘Cake League’Cricket competition was
He is an amazing advocate for the young men he encounters established by Mr. Pottinger and the cake for the winning
and has strategies that are made ‘simple’ for them to team was baked by his wife Beth.
understand and utilise. His manner is welcoming and
non-threatening and he has the ability to relate to young Mr. Pottinger also embraced the school’s Shand Shield
men from all walks of life. He is a willing mentor to Deans competition, guiding Albion from 1988-92. This included
and is always available to share ideas, or things which have a Shand Shield win in 1991, even providing invaluable
worked for him in the past. This approach has been much leadership when on crutches, following a rupture of his
appreciated. achilles tendon. In the history of the Shand Shield Mr.
Pottinger will forever be remembered for his ability to recruit
boys into Albion whose fathers had been in other clubs. His
successor, Ross Gard, continued this Albion tradition.

Mr. Pottinger, with Mr. Love and Mrs. Rachel Wenham, were
responsible for the‘Golden Boys’Year 10 Outdoor Education
Camp to Pohangina Valley. His flowery lycra homemade togs
were a camp favourite. A highlight of the camp, other than
the entertainment provided by the staff, was the famous
mud wrestling in which the staff were often the winners.

Mr. Pottinger’s cheeky humour and pranks are legendary
and his empathy for others, willingness to be involved in all
aspects of school life, the support he has offered to many of
his colleagues and the genuine relationships he has formed
have made him both popular and widely respected amongst
his colleagues throughout his career.

We thank Mr. Pottinger for his long service and invaluable
contributions in all aspects of school life at PNBHS. We wish
him all the best as he retires into his new home in Masterton
with his wife Beth. Further rugby challenges, his love of
race horses (he has some good oil on the nags... and some
average ones too!!!), and the lure of the bowling green will
keep him busy.

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MRS JOY TINETTI – RECTOR’S SECRETARY – 1984-2019 when she jumped the fence, if you’ll excuse the saying, for
Mike O’Connor to become the Principal’s Secretary at QEC.
RECTOR, MR DAVID BOVEY’S, SPEECH AT JOY’S In September 1990 Joy got a better offer and so returned to
FAREWELL Boys’ High as the Rector’s Secretary under Dave Syms, and
In farewelling Joy today it must be acknowledged that we’ve she of course remained in that role until earlier this year.
managed to get an extra year or three out of her since she
first mentioned to me that she was thinking of retiring. In fact, Joy’s association with Boys’ High, then, has seen her
she had even mentioned to me that she had first thought working with four Rectors of the school; three of whom
about it before Tim left, but that she thought I would need she has worked for as Rector’s secretary. When we take into
a bit of a hand when I came into the Rector’s job. And, as is consideration that the school in its history has only had nine
always the case, she was absolutely right. Rectors, which shows just what a significant association Joy
Because, it is fair to say, I had very little idea what I was doing has had with the school. That isn’t meant to sound like Joy is
when first I became Joy’s to look after. Some would say little particularly old – sorry Joy; we know she is actually retiring
has changed, but Joy made sure the transition from Deputy at a young age.
Rector to Rector was as painless as possible. It began with a
few things to sign, then we would progress to letters from me, I mentioned earlier that we have managed to get a few extra
which she had of course written and that I needed to sign, years out of Joy. I worked out early on in the piece that Joy
then it was forms – forms that Joy had filled in and that I only would return to work after her and Colin had been getting
needed to sign; there is a theme emerging here. under each other’s feet during the holidays, so I learnt to
Joy would often come into my office and say, “now at this broach the subject about maybe staying on a bit longer on
time of the year we usually do these”and away we would go. the first day back in the office. Joy, I would say, do you fancy
Reminders, putting things on my calendar on the computer, doing another year? Oh, yes, Dave, I thought I would talk to
follow up reminders, organising appointments – everything you about that. That started about five years ago so we have
was done with the minimum of fuss, and in such a calm and done well, and this year we even had Sandra opt for heart
efficient manner. surgery so we could keep Joy here for the rest of the term,
But to go back to the beginning, I’d like to go through a bit which was very nice of her.
of a timeline. Joy started here at Boys’ High 35 years ago, in
1984, as a clerical assistant and worked at school until 1990, In the 2014 Palmerstonian, Brent Costley put together a
wonderful tribute to Joy celebrating 30 years since she
started at Boys’High. In it, Joy’s three Rectors paid tribute to
her and one of the aspects of the relationship between Joy
and me I highlighted was the art of gentle cajolement, or
even the mild rebuke. Joy is adept at sort-of telling me off
without making it sound like I had been told off. Perhaps she
could share that secret with Mrs Bovey…but anyway, Joy
would be able to follow up any particular point of admin,
which I have a mild aversion to, by asking how I was going
with my in-tray or how I was going with my folder of things
to write, sign etc. They were rhetorical questions, of course,
because Joy very well knew the answer – that I was doing
poorly – so could I please pull my finger out and get stuff
done.

Of course, she would never say that, or at least not in those
words. Joy has had a wonderfully calming influence on me in
that regard, and her vocabulary when expressing surprise or
shock is very restrained, running to a “crumbs” or “heavens”.
I wish I could say the same about my own verbal restraint,
which many of you know I have issues with. However, Joy
has never heard me swear – at least when I might have
accidentally slipped in that regard, I would ask Joy if she
heard me, she would always answer, “No, Dave, I didn’t hear
a thing”.

Only once have I heard Joy lower the tone, and even then it

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was fitting with the situation – we were discussing a young know it, given Joy is the soul of discretion. Confidentiality in
man who had been at a Board ofTrustees disciplinary hearing the role is absolutely crucial and Joy has had to deal with a
and her summation of the young man in question was that number of issues over the years where that confidentiality
“he’s just a, and here she paused, struggling with her next has been a must. Given the nature of some of the comments
word, but it had been a long meeting, and the boy had that have come from the Rector’s office on a variety of
shown few redeeming qualities, and finally it got too much subjects, and people, and government departments, could
for her – “he’s just a…dick”. I was exultant – Joy had joined get someone in a bit of strife, I have always relied on Joy to
the rest of us in using that well-known educational term to provide censorial advice and to keep things under her hat.
describe some boys.
You will never hear Joy say a bad word about anybody.
Joy’s famous calmness, and unruffableness, if there is such a Well, nearly anybody. I have to confess that in the 20 years
word, was in evidence when a particularly sensitive staff issue I have known Joy, and particularly in the last 11 since we
was being dealt with and Joy had to type up the information have been working closely together, I’ve only heard her say
that was going to the Board and to the Teachers Council, and less than positive things about three members of staff, and
there was some interesting material, that’s about all I can say. a small number of rude or demanding parents, and even
Dodgy is perhaps a better word; indeed, I felt guilty asking then they were tame compared to what others might say.
Joy to do it knowing that she may be offended. But when A quiet shake of the head, and a “I don’t really know about
she finished, all she said was,“Ooh Dave, that isn’t very good”. them” was enough.

Over the years I’m sure Joy has seen all sorts, so it was Joy gets along superbly with all sorts of people and she
probably like water off a duck’s back. But you would never has done a great job calming situations, either on the

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phone, with the growing numbers of parents who think it There is also a rumour that with both the current Rector, and
appropriate to go straight to the Rector if their boy hasn’t certainly the previous Rector, that if you wanted an idea to
been selected for a certain team, or to recommend to me that be listened to it is best to get Joy to broach it – a number of
I need to remind boys to have a drink when it’s hot. She acts times ideas have been presented in management meetings
professionally at all times and has been fantastic at cutting that have been instantly pooh-poohed, scorned, derided
a few of these types of people off at the pass, so to speak. even; the presenter of said idea would then go off and talk
to Joy, who, if she agreed with the idea or suggestion would
As is my wont I have often spoken about Joy running the come in and say“Dave, have you thought about…”The usual
place. People smile or laugh but I have to tell them that I’m process would be that idea would then be presented at the
not actually joking. Because it’s true. People know when next management meeting, with the original proposer of said
they ask me a question or try to organise a meeting with idea then trying to claim that it was his idea in the first place,
me that the answer will invariably “ah, see Joy…” because to which the reply would be “Don’t be ridiculous”.
within 30 seconds of that conversation I’m off on a tangent
thinking about the next thing. Indeed, many staff members Earlier I mentioned the feature in the 2014 Palmerstonian,
have approached me to tell me that they have already seen and in it I used a couple of quotes that I believe encapsulate
Joy and so we’ll be meeting at some stage. Joy, and that I would like to use again today. Audrey Hepburn
once said,“It’s that wonderful old-fashioned idea that others
come first and you come second. This was the whole ethic
by which I was brought up. Others matter more than you do,
so ‘don’t fuss, dear’; get on with it”. That sums Joy up – over
so many years, her service to our school, to her Rectors, has
been selfless. For that, Joy, thank you.

It was Cicero, in his work On Duties, who said “non nobis
solum nati sumus”. We are not born for ourselves alone.

I have missed not having Joy there when I open the door into
the office, and I have done well to only once call Karen Joy,
and I will miss her even more when she finally does leave at
the end of the term. She still has a week to go so there’ll be
no slacking off thanks Joy.

Joy, you are an amazing person and I have loved every minute
of working with you, and I will miss you very much. You have
been so much more than a colleague – you have been a
confidante, an advisor, but also a friend, and a friend to not
only me but to Mrs Bovey and the junior Boveys. All the very
best for your well-deserved retirement, and on behalf of the
Board I would like to present you with a gift from all of us…
and I hope it satisfies the inner bogan that many here will
be unaware lurks within …

MR CHRIS WELCH – HEAD OF METALWORK – The Head of Technology, Mr. Fogarty made these comments
2004-2019 about Mr.Welch’s contribution to theTechnology department:
“During his time at school, he has been pivotal in the
Mr. Welch began teaching at Palmerston North Boys’ High development of the Mechanics programme and facility.
School in January 2004. From the outset as Teacher in His expertise has seen the facilities used as a beacon for
Charge of Mechanics, it was evident that he was a highly other schools around the country to aspire to. Mr. Welch
capable teacher and an exceptionally skilled and gifted metal has taken immense pride in the continual development of
machinist. Mr. Welch has high expectations of everyone who the programme to meet the needs of students and industry.
enters his workshop, from both a health and safety and work This is never more evident than the end of the year where
output and quality perspective, and this is evident each year he would often be found riding minibikes with his senior
in the high quality of student projects. Mechanics class. During his time at school, he has provided a
pathway for students to progress toYear 13 where previously
the course would finish at Year 12. In addition to Mechanics,
Mr. Welch has also developed a junior Electronics course
and Senior Technical Drawing course. Organisation has
always been one of his strengths and one that I have tried
to replicate. Whether it be department resources or annual
departmental report, Mr. Welch could always be relied upon
to have the document completed to the highest standard
well in advance. On a personal note, I would like to thank
Mr. Welch for his unwavering support and honesty. As a new
Head of Department, I have found him to be an extremely
supportive and dedicated friend and colleague. When faced
with a challenging matter, I would often wander to the
Mechanics room to seek guidance from him.”

Mr. Welch has been fully involved in school life and has
made valuable contributions to both cultural and sporting
co-curricular activities as the Drum Squad tutor and with

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coaching and managing smallbore shooting and hockey Mr. Welch has specialist knowledge and has used this to be
teams. very innovative with the group’s performances. The Drum
Squad performances have become a real highlight of both
Mrs. Dearlove, PNBHS Arts Co-ordinator, made these the annual Music Roadshow and the annual School Concert.”
comments in relation to Mr. Welch’s contribution to PNBHS
Music: “Mr. Welch is extremely organised and committed We thank Mr. Welch for his contribution to Palmerston North
to his work with the Drum Squad. They have become a Boys’High School and the young men and staff of the school.
stalwart group in the department thanks to his expertise. We wish him well for his retirement.

GAP STUDENT

LARS HERBOLD
July 2019 – June 2020

My name is Lars Herbold and I come from a town called
Wuppertal in the west of Germany. After I got my high school
diploma in Germany last summer, I decided to spend a year
abroad in New Zealand, working at PNBHS. I have chosen
New Zealand as the country for my GAP year because of its
stunning scenery and unique sense of culture and I cannot
wait to explore both. The school welcomed me in the most
hospitable way one could imagine, and I appreciate the
warm and friendly environment at both College House and
the school itself. During my GAP year, I will be working with
Mr. Lindsay Calton, the school’s Sports Co-ordinator, as well
as assisting in German classes. Once I am back in Germany,
I intend to go to university and study Business Information
Systems. I am sure the experiences and skills I am learning
during my time here at Palmy Boys’ High will benefit me
throughout the further chapters of my life.

TEACHING ASSISTANT

MARIUS HÜMPHER
August 2019 – August 2020

My name is Marius Hümpfer and I come from Würzburg, a
city between Frankfurt and Nuremberg in Bavaria, Germany.
After my studies as a teacher, I am happy to be given the
opportunity to get to know a new school system on the
other side of the world. In Germany, I teach the subjects
Physical Education, Economics and Law. I am excited and
very grateful that Palmerston North Boys’ High School gave
me the opportunity to explore the culture and school system
of New Zealand. In addition to my work at College House, I
will be assisting and teaching English Language Tuition at
the school as well as German, PE, and Sports Development
Football and Basketball classes.

Transporting PNBHS students safely around the country

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Palmerston North
Boys· High School
appreciates
its strong
relationship with
Tom McVerry
and his team at McVerry Crawford Motors.
We would like to thank them for their
generous support providing

of Adventure,
a teacher
scholarship,
and the use
of dedicated
vehicles.

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RECTOR’S REPORT

It is my pleasure and privilege to present the 2019 Rector’s This Rector’s Report is, as always, a reflection of the many and
Report to the Board of Trustees, our young men, parents, varied achievements of the young men of Palmerston North
Old Boys and friends of the school. Boys’High School. Every year we see how many of our pupils
are involved in such a wide range of activities: community
The 2019 school year finished earlier than last year, and service, the performing arts, cultural groups, sport. Every
concluded with a full school Prizegiving on Thursday 5 year we marvel at their achievements; and every year we
December at Arena Manawatu. A significant number of the are just as proud of those young men who have simply done
school’s young men were recognised for their achievement their best, those who have worked hard to achieve to their
and involvement in a wide range of academic, cultural and potential in whatever field. It could be in the classroom,
sporting activities. the workshop, the lab, the gym, on the field, on the stage.
Each young man has his own particular strengths, his own
talents, his own interests and the opportunities are here at
Boys’ High for him to get involved and do as well as he can.

100 years ago, the Palmerstonian was a twice-yearly
publication. The May edition records the passing of the
school’s first Rector, Mr Vernon, and the appointment of Mr
Murray as his successor upon his return from the Great War.
It also notes the decision that “The Girls’ School is at last
about to materialise…and the sum of £10,000 having been
wrung from a Government all to reluctant to recognise the
claims of education, we have hopes that active operations
will commence immediately. The building is to be erected
in Fitzherbert Street, near the Sports Ground…The Board
are to be congratulated on their energy and perseverance,
but we trust they will not rest on their oars.” And, of course,
successive Boards, in a variety of forms, since then have not
rested at all.

It seems that, in part, little has changed in the ensuing 100
years – schools continue to press the government of the
day for greater investment in education and this year has
seen education to the forefront in a number of regards.
That industrial action was required perhaps showed where
education, and those involved in it, sit in any list of priorities;
let us continue to hope that whoever it is that sits in the
corridors of power recognises the importance of education,
and of the teachers and schools whose task it is to educate
the young people in their care.

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Yet there are many whose responsibility it is to educate our Princess Bride would believe it“inconceivable”but, alas, such
young people who continue to jump on the bandwagon of ridiculous tales are becoming more and more the norm. For
the latest educational fad, some of which, of course, are not too many young people who have immersed themselves in
actually the latest - they are simply re-hashed versions of the digital world, the real world is becoming more and more
fads that never worked in the first place. The consequences challenging. They need to learn how important it is to talk
of some of these fads are beginning to be seen at secondary to people and to have real relationships. It is very much a
school level. The Modern Learning Environment, more modern affliction and is a real concern.
recently rebranded as an Innovative Learning Environment;
student-centred learning, where pupils as young as six are The second edition of the 1919 Palmerstonian notes that“for
getting to choose what they learn, and when; everything the first time in four years we publish a“Palmerstonian”that
done on a digital device; allowing pupils to come to school has no deaths on active service to chronicle.The toll has been
late and leave early, to keep their own time; doing away with all too heavy.” At this year’s ANZAC Service, the first since
exams and allowing pupils to sit an assessment when they 2013 that did not recognise a centenary of involvement in
are ready as opposed to when a class, or a year level, or a the First World War, the aftermath of that first global conflict
teacher, heaven forbid, is ready. was noted; the impact WWI had on our school, on our local
community and on our country. It appears that as we look
The impact of such ‘innovations’ is beginning to be felt at around us now, the world appears to have learnt very little
secondary school level, and when combined with the impact about the frightening effects of war – conflict continues to
of societal changes, teaching is becoming an increasingly erupt all over the globe; and the globe has enough to worry
challenging occupation. A number of young men arrive about as it is without mankind adding any further to its woes,
at Palmerston North Boys’ High seemingly unable to sit most of which were created by mankind in the first place.
in a seat in class for more than 20 minutes at a time; we
see concentration spans that rival those of a goldfish; we As a country we saw this year, at first hand, what people are
see the inability of some boys to accept that the word ‘no’ capable of doing to each other when hatred and terrorism
means exactly that, and that boundaries exist for a reason laid its despicable hand on New Zealand. The Christchurch
(not just to decide the result of the Cricket World Cup final); mosque attacks showed us that nowhere is immune to the
that being held to account for poor behaviour is somehow violence and bigotry that exists in today’s world. The loss of
unfair; that there is no such thing as spending too much so many innocent lives was an unimaginable tragedy, one
time on a device… from which it will take this country an eternity to recover. Our
thoughts are with the families of the victims of the attack and
However, we are not the avowed devotees of archaism the the Muslim community of Christchurch and New Zealand.
preceding paragraph might have some believe. Instead,
our school will continue to move forward where we believe The academic results from 2018 were again an indication of
there is a benefit for our young men; but we do not hold to the vagaries of the NCEA system. For many pupils, the system
the idea that manners, punctuality, presentation, behaviour itself acts as a demotivating factor – once a certain number
or hard work matter not; nor do we hold to the idea that of credits has been reached, why bother doing any more?
anyone other than the teacher should be responsible for Despite constant reminders of the importance of doing as
determining the direction of learning. Research clearly shows well as one can, and a warning about ‘credit counting’ the
that the most important external factor in pupils achieving system allows young men to do it, so they will. They are, after
successful academic outcomes is a teacher. Ground-breaking all, pragmatic beasts.
stuff.
In 2018 a number of our young men performed creditably,
We are also seeing increasing well-being issues, some of but again there were some who found it difficult to motivate
which can be directly linked to the use of technology. Many themselves to achieve much of value.The failure of some was
young people are losing the ability to relate to others; down, purely and simply, to laziness and so their failure was
consequently they become isolated and lonely. Those of deserved. There are few things more frustrating for a teacher
us of an older generation find it difficult to understand: to see than a young man with academic ability fail because
one young man was upset because of the breakdown of a of a lack of effort. Many, however, did well and worked hard
relationship he had, yet that relationship existed solely on- to achieve success.
line. He had never actually met his‘girlfriend’. Vizzini from The

Super Eight Cultural Festival

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Liam Adrian donates books to the Library Clean up after the mud run, Waiouru Army Camp, Year 13
Mountain Trip
Scholarship results from 2018 were again disappointing, Cultural activities, performing arts and sport are important
but Aidan Berkahn achieved three Scholarship passes, as in this regard and so many of our young men enjoy the
did Ronan Carroll, to go with the Scholarship he achieved opportunity to get involved in any number of activities.
as a Year 12 pupil in 2017. Rishabh De, Jake Faville and 2018 I noted in this forum last year the increasing number of
Dux Litterarum Finn Martin each achieved two Scholarship parents who contacted the school with selectorial ‘advice’
passes. Nikhil Bannerjee, a Year 12 pupil, achieved two during the year, but especially when teams were being
Scholarships, while fellow Year 12 pupils John Cole and named for the summer and winter codes. This year was no
William Wood achieved one each. English was the top different. Many were pushing their son’s barrow, so to speak,
performing subject area in terms of Scholarships. and were affronted when their son was not selected in an‘A’
team when clearly he was the best player not just on show
The summary of 2018 NCEA results are as follows: at the trials, but perhaps in the school. Or the world. I admire
72.9% of Year 11 students gained NCEA Level One (National the patience of our staff who are forced to deal with such
people in their capacity as coaches, managers and selectors.
71.3%; Boys 67.0%) While a significant number of our young men achieved at a
11.0% of Year 11 students gained NCEA Level Two (National high level this year, it is incredibly positive to see the sheer
numbers involved in co-curricular activities. Not everyone
1.3%; Boys 1.4%) can play for a first team or be in the top music groups, and
78.0% of Year 12 students gained NCEA Level Two (National so it is fantastic to see so many involved in such a wide range
of activities.
75.1%; Boys 71.4%) The young men of Palmerston North Boys’ High School
12.6% ofYear 12 students gained NCEA Level Three (National achieved the following in 2019:
This year’s major production was ‘’The Addams Family”,
0.9%; Boys 1.0%) based on the television series from many years ago. It
65.6% ofYear 13 students gained NCEA Level Three (National was hugely entertaining, and Mr Burton, along with his
team, must be congratulated on producing yet another
63.6%; Boys 58.2) high-quality show. The talented young men and women
58.1% of Year 13 students gained University Entrance involved in the production worked incredibly hard, and
their performances were outstanding. My thanks go to all
(National 47.4%; Boys 40.7%) who were involved throughout the process, staff from both
schools, performers, crew and a number of supporters and
Our school is fortunate enough to have a positive relationship helpers who every year give of their time and expertise
with a number of universities, Massey University in particular,
and university papers are taught in a number of subject The Rector helping to make dumplings for Mandarin Club
areas in Year 13 at PNBHS by our staff members. A total of
39 young men enrolled in 70 university papers, achieving
17 A+, 7 A and 13 A- results. The top performers were Jarod
Govers (two A+ and two A- grades), Junius Ong (one A+, two
A), Finn Martin (one A+, one A-), Wade Bennett (one A+, one
A), Thomas Lieffering (one A+, one A-), Ronan Carroll (one A,
two A-), Alistair Keay-Graham (one A, one A-), Kaleb Idemaru
(three A-), and Nick Slegers (two A-).

Our school aims to provide an all-round education, and
as such there continues to be a significant number of co-
curricular opportunities for the young men of the school.

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Year 9 BBQ’s

to ensure such a wonderful production. We are incredibly selected as the solo cornet player in the NZSS Brass Band,
fortunate to have such support from our community. one of a number of young men chosen for higher honours
this year: Ciaran Carroll and Liam Peck were selected for the
Alongside the major production, this year’s Dramafest was NZ Youth Jazz Orchestra, while Ray Su was selected for the
held in Term III and strong performances were produced NZSS Orchestra. Reuben and Douglas Bilsland were both
from classes taking Level One, Two and Three Drama. The selected for the NZ Foundation Youth Pipe Band.
junior production and the junior performing arts programme
also provide opportunities for those from Years 9 and 10 to Liam Peck achieved notable success with a number of
make a foray into the world of dramatic theatre. Numbers compositions on music platform Spotify, while Carson Taare
in this junior programme continue to rise which is certainly performed with a number of well-known New Zealand artists
encouraging. and performers.

Theatre sports continues to grow, and the senior team The annual School Concert was again entertaining, with
finished third at the Super Eight Cultural Festival, the juniors a number of outstanding solo performances from some
second. very talented young men a particular highlight, as well as
fine performances from a number of musical and cultural
The debating resurgence continued apace in 2019, led by groups. We are indeed fortunate to have Mr Young and
the Senior A team of Andrew Karatea, John Cole and William Mr Dredge, who continue to do a superb job in the Music
Wood. The growth in numbers is encouraging and it was department. Mr Lauridsen, Mr Hoare and Mrs Dearlove all
pleasing to see a number of teams achieve success in local put in a significant amount of time and we are fortunate to
competitions.The Senior A team won their event at the Super have such a dedicated team.
Eight Cultural Festival and were runners-up at the Central
North Island competition, where Andrew Karatea was named OK Chorale, the elite choir, performed solidly throughout
in the Central North Island team. the year although they did not qualify for the National Big
Sing competition. Last year Antariksh Nag, Oliver Inman,
The Palmerston North Boys’ High School Kapa Haka group Sebastien Cave, Carlos Fung and CarsonTaare were named in
had a busy and momentous year, travelling overseas for the the NZSS Choir for 2019 and they were involved throughout
first time on their tour of Thailand. The tour was a success and the year with that group. To have five named in that group
enabled the young men involved to share their culture with is rare indeed, and it was great to see Carson named as the
the locals while learning about Thailand’s history and culture. leader of the national choir. The Regional Big Sing saw five
The boys were superb ambassadors for their school, their school choirs involved: along with the OK Chorale, the SOAP
whānau and their country. I would like to thank Mr Strickland Choir, the Junior PMU group, the Kapa Haka Choir group and
and Mrs Ruwhiu, along with Mrs Wenham and Mr Retemeyer the Pasifika Choir all competed.
for all they did in making the tour happen. Mr Strickland and
his team continue to do a fine job with the Kapa Haka group At this year’s Manawatu Secondary Schools’Pasifika Fusion
who were again strong this year. Festival the school finished third overall. Telson Liuvaie won
both the English and Nuiean speech competitions, as well
The school continues to have any number of talented
musicians, and it certainly gives lie to the idea that boys’
schools do not cater for young men with musical ability.
The Stage Band continues to produce consistently superb
performances, and Old Boy Mr Neville Lauridsen does an
outstanding job with these young men. This year the Stage
Band attended the Generations in Jazz competition at Mount
Gambier in South Australia where they performed superbly
to win their category ahead of bands from throughout
Australia. At the KBB Music Festival in Auckland the Stage
Band received a Gold Award and was named as Best School
Band at the Manawatu Jazz Festival. At the Super Eight
Cultural Festival the Stage Band won the Music Group
category, while Ciaran Carroll (Senior Solo) and Henry Yan
(Junior Solo) also won their respective categories.

A number of ensemble groups achieved awards at the
Regional Chamber Music competition. Joe Inman was

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as the Junior essay category while Tevita Fakahau won the the Intermediate Long Jump. Angus was also fourth in the
Tongan speech category and Elijah Rahui the senior essay 200m dash. Other top ten finishes were recorded by Liam
category. Wall (twice – in the Junior 800m and 1500m), and Forbes
Kennedy (Junior 300m Hurdles),
At the 2018 New Zealand Secondary Schools’ Athletic
Championships in Dunedin the PNBHS athletes acquitted Mr Doyle continues to make a significant contribution to
themselves well. Guy Petersen won the Junior (U16) Javelin athletics in the school and we are fortunate to have his
competition, while Liam Wall (Junior 1500m), Jack Nesdale experience and expertise. I would like to thank him for his
(Senior Discus), Bradyn Popow (Open 3000m Walk), and contribution in this regard.
Andre Le Pine-Day (Senior 1500m) all achieved top ten
finishes. The Senior A Badminton team enjoyed another successful
year.They finished runners-up at the Super Eight tournament
At the 2019 Manawatu Secondary School Athletics event, the and finished fifth at the NZSS Championships in Porirua. The
school won 23 events with 21 seconds and 19 third places. Senior B team performed well at the Nationals also, finishing
10 PNBHS pupils were selected to represent Manawatu at 10th in the same division as the A team. Numbers were again
the NISS Championships in Tauranga. Guy Petersen won high this year, and my thanks go to Mr Ong and Mr James
the Intermediate Javelin title with a personal best throw for their efforts in this regard.
of 48.91 metres, while Angus Lyver won the silver medal in

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The school Boxing Championships are an annual feature the Super Eight tournament, continuing the excellent results
at PNBHS and have been for a long time. This year the in recent years in that competition.
preliminaries were again in Term IV, with over one hundred
young men competing in this year’s championships, The 1st XI Cricket team had another busy year, and achieved
culminating in competitive finals. We remain fortunate to some success in the local Senior Men’s competition where
have the expertise of Mr Billy Meehan and his team who give they qualified for the final of the 50-over competition
freely of their time to run the championships and provide a only to be beaten comprehensively. There were draws
safe standard of boxing. against Napier Boys’ High School and Auckland Grammar
in the traditional fixtures alongside a win over St. Patrick’s,
Basketball continues to be a popular sport and yet again Silverstream and a loss to Wellington College. Both the 1st
the school fielded a significant number of teams throughout XI and NZCT Junior XI lost in the finals of their respective
the year. The Premier A team had a difficult season and qualifying tournaments – the 1st XI to Lindisfarne College,
failed to qualify for the NZSS Championships for the first and thus not qualifying for the Gillette Cup; the Junior team
time in many years. They also struggled at the Super Eight lost their final against New Plymouth Boys’High School. The
tournament where they finished seventh after winning the 1st XI had finished third equal at the 2018 Gillette Cup.
title for the previous two years. The team comfortably won
the Manawatu Secondary Schools competition and were Ruben Love was selected for the NZ U19 team that played
again competitive in the Senior men’s grade. Australia in Australia in July.

The Premier B team finished fourth at the SchickTournament It was also encouraging to see the number of young men
in Whanganui, where they were defending champions, who continued to be involved in Saturday morning and
while the Junior A team were runners-up at the regional afternoon competitions, including the school’s Cake League
tournament in Napier. The Junior B team won the B Division competition. My thanks go to the staff who are involved with
at the regional tournament. our cricket teams; the amount of time and commitment
required is significant and much appreciated.
In the local Manawatu Secondary School competitions, 10
teams made finals with six of these resulting in victories. Dr The Cross Country team had an outstanding year. For the
Smith and Mr Benn are to be thanked for their organisation first time the team won the Super Eight competition which
of so many teams. was hosted this year in Palmerston North. Reuben Duker
won the Year 9 race while Benjamin Wall won the Senior
Canoe Polo enjoyed another successful season, with race. The Senior team won their event at the Wellington
the Senior A team winning the local competition for the SS Championships with the Junior and Year 9 teams both
first time since 2014 and finishing runner-up at the NZSS finishing as runners-up. The school won all three categories
Championships. Numbers continue to grow in canoe polo (junior, intermediate and senior) at the Manawatu Secondary
and it was encouraging to see four teams involved in five Schools event in Foxton. The Senior three-man team of
finals of the local competition. Benjamin Wall, Liam Wall and Andre Le Pine-Day finished
third at the NZSS Championships in Timaru, the first podium
The Senior A and B Chess Teams had successful seasons, finish at that level for a number of years.
finishing first and second at the Manawatu Regional
Competition. The Senior A team were again runners-up at Cycling numbers remain high at the school, and as in recent

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Prefect 2018 Artwork Presentation – Flyn Yates, Gus The Senior A Golf team won the Manawatu/Whanganui
Robertson, Digby Werthmuller Intercollegiate Golf tournament and they were competitive
at the Super Eight tournament where they finished fifth
years there were some encouraging results throughout equal after second through to sixth place were within nine
the year. The team finished fourth overall at the NISS Road strokes – a very close competition.
Cycling Championships with the U20 Time Trial team
finishing second. At the NZSS Road Cycling Championships The 1st XI Hockey team had a mixed season with a young
the U20 team finished third in the Time Trial and finished squad. They were competitive in the local Senior Men’s
fifth overall. At the NISS Track Championships, Ewan Cousins competition despite falling out of the top six, and they
won the U17 Scratch Race and was second in both the Keirin performed creditably at a very competitive Super Eight
and the Points Race. Michael Richmond won the U20 Keirin tournament team where they finished third. At the NZSS
and the Scratch Race and was second in the Points Race. The Rankin Cup, they finished 15th. The 2nd XI was runner-up at
Senior A team won the U20 Sprint and was second in the the Galletly Cup, a competition for 2nd XI’s from throughout
Team Pursuit and finished third overall. At the NZSS event, the country, while the U15 Colts finished fourth at the Tanner
Michael Richmond won the U20 Scratch Race and was third Cup, a very competitive tournament compromised of teams
in the Points Race, while Ewan Cousins finished second in from throughout the country.
the U17 Keirin.
The 1st XV Rugby team had a positive season after a horror
In Mountain Biking Adam Francis was the NISS U17 run with injuries in their pre-season matches. The Super
Champion while the U20 team (Adam, Caleb Bottcher and Eight competition was again very competitive, and the
Hayden Storrier) won the relay event. Adam and Max Taylor team finished fourth after finishing with four consecutive
both achieved podium finishes at the NZSS Championships. wins, and a total of five wins from their seven matches. After
Max Taylor and Caleb Bottcher were both named in a NZ a second win over Napier Boys’ High School following the
Cycling Pathway to Podium squad. Polson Banner victory, the team then defeated Wellington
top-qualifiers, Scots College, to make the Hurricanes Region
The 1st XI Football team had a number of third-year players final for the first time since 2014. They were defeated in the
in their squad and so were optimistic about their season. final by Hastings Boys’ High School who went on to win the
The team’s performances in the inter-school fixtures were NZSS Top Four Championship.
encouraging, as were the performances at the Super Eight
tournament where they finished fourth after losing both The 2nd XV finished fourth in their Super Eight competition
play-off matches on penalties. However, they found the and runners-up in the local Premier One grade while the
going tough in the Central Federation League, and finished a U15 Colts team finished third at the National Invitational
disappointing 32nd at the NZSS Championships, despite the Tournament in Napier. In local competitions, seven of the
presence of three NZSS representatives (Kaykay Adeyinka, nine finals had PNBHS teams involved, with three wins and a
Cam Wallace and Scott Hilson) in the side. Callum Kennett draw (for the 4th XV who lost on an obscure countback rule).
was selected for the NZ U17 team that played at the U17
World Cup in Brazil. Ruben Love was selected for the NZSS team that played Fiji
Schools and Australia Schools. Chance Malu was selected in
The Junior A team had an encouraging season, winning the Hurricanes U18 team.
the Manawatu U16A grade comfortably, and there were a
number of positive results from the school’s other football The Clay Target shooters performed solidly again this year,
teams, particularly at the junior level. Three competitions with a number of encouraging individual performances.
were won by PNBHS teams. Glenn Stringer finished first at the North Island Down-the-
Line Championships, while the team finished third in the
Super Eight. Stringer, along with Jack Gibbs and Jordan King,
was selected for the Wellington Regional representative
team.

At the NISS Ski Championships, the school won the‘Slope
Style’ event, with Ethan McLean finishing second and Matt
Shaw third in the individual standings.

The Smallbore Shooting team had an outstanding year,
winning the NZSS Championships in Wellington. Shaun
Jeffrey was named Top Boy shooter for the second year in a
row. Shaun and Lachie McNair were selected for the North
Island representative team, with Shaun also being selected
for the NZSS team for a postal shoot against a Great Britain
team. He was also selected for the New Zealand team to
compete against Australia.

The return of softball to the school’s programme was
triumphant. Mr Moore took the Senior A team which won
the local secondary school competition. The team then
continued its good form and went on to win the NISS B
Division in Gisborne.

The school continues to have good numbers of young men
involved in squash, with a number of teams representing
the school throughout the year. The Senior A team again
performed creditably at the NZSS Championships, despite
finishing 15th.

PNBHS swimmers had a busy and successful year. At the
NISS Championships Reid McDowell, Connor McKay, Arahan
Pilkington, Alex Odom, Marcus Blok and Jake Thompson
had podium finishes, while the relay teams won a silver and

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bronze medal. Later in the year at the NZSS Championships team; Javahn Stevenson – NZ Māori U14 Rugby League team;
Jake Thompson won the 16-year old 50m Breaststroke title Thomas Sun – NZ U18 Table Tennis team; Tipene Treacy – NZ
and won a bronze medal in the 100m Breaststroke, while Māori Ki O Rahi team; Jordi Viljoen – NZ U16 Touch team;
Alex Odom won two silver and two bronze medals, taking Benjamin Wall – NZSS Athletics team; Cam Wallace – NZSS
a phenomenal 4.3 seconds off the school record in the 14 Football team; Jack Watson – NZ Taekwon-Do team; Braxton
years 100m Backstroke. Jake, Alex and Levi Holman all broke Wilson-Clune – NZ Māori U14 Rugby League team.
school records at the NZSS meet.
I mentioned earlier the Kapa Haka Tour to Thailand, and
Table Tennis continues to be popular with a number of the visit to Australia of the Stage Band, both of which were
young men involved in local competitions this year. The resounding successes. The school continues to provide a
Senior A table tennis team had a successful season in the range of opportunities for young men to travel overseas as
Manawatu SS Premier competition.Thomas Sun was selected part of an international tour. This year was no different: as
for the NZ U18 team and Callum McKinnon was selected for well as the Kapa Haka and Stage Band tours, there was a
the NZ U15 Cadet team. German Language and Culture tour. Such tours give those
involved the chance to immerse themselves in the culture of
The Senior A Tennis team were fourth at the Super Eight another country, and they will learn so much; about other
tournament and performed well in the traditional fixtures, cultures and people as well as learning about themselves as
although they found the going tough at the annual they experience the new and unfamiliar. As Mary Ritter Beard
quadrangular tournament. said, “certainly, travel is more than the seeing of sights; it is
a change that goes on, deep and permanent, in the ideas
At the NZSS Triathlon Championships Lucas Reed, Thomas of living”.
Duncan, Fergus Doolan, Sam Parry, Luke Scott and Sam
Philips all achieved top ten finishes in their respective I note in these pages every year how these tours require an
categories. There was further success in team events with enormous amount of organisation and how as a school we
the U19 team winning their race and there were other wins are indebted to the staff who work tirelessly to provide our
in mixed team relays. The school was named as the Top Boys’ young men with these opportunities. For those who have
School. not been involved in the organisation of such tours there is
a perception that for staff it is a holiday. I can assure you it is
The Senior A Volleyball team again finished fifth at the anything but – I note on a regular basis that travelling with a
Super Eight tournament and were 32nd at the NZSS large group of teenage boys is unequivocally not a holiday,
Championships, which were again held in Palmerston North but the staff are committed to providing these experiences.
during Summer Tournament Week. Numbers involved in It was again heartening to be contacted by people from
local competitions continue to grow in encouraging fashion, overseas who had met with our groups and who wanted to
particularly at the junior level. pass on how impeccably presented and behaved they were.

At the time of writing, 31 young men from the school had To those staff who are leaving I would like to wish them all
been selected for national representation in a wide variety the best for the future and would like to thank them for the
of sporting codes in 2019. The full list is as follows: commitment and support they have given our school and
our young men. In particular I would like to make mention
Kaykay Adeyinka – NZSS Football team; Maraki Aumua – of Mr Pottinger, the Guidance Counsellor, who has done
NZ U16 Touch team; Caleb Bottcher – NZ Junior Mountain an outstanding job in a role that has become increasingly
Bike team; Damon Dickons – NZSS Canoe Polo; Liam Frost complex and demanding. Mr Pottinger first joined the
PNBHS staff in 1987 and he worked here until 1993, before
– NZ U21 CanoeRPoeloc, NtZoSrS C1a8noe Polo; Chisora Hada – NZ returning in 2016. Mr Pottinger’s wisdom and understanding
of young men is exceptional and he has had real success with
Intermediate Boys Archery team; Carson Hepi – NZ U20Touch a significant number of our young men.
team, NZ U19 Mixed Touch team (captain); Scott Hilson –
NZSS Football team; Shaun Jeffery – NZ Men’s Smallbore I would also like to make mention of Mr Chris Welch, the
Shooting team, NZSS Smallbore Shooting team; Callum HOD of Mechanical Engineering. Mr Welch has been at the
Kennett – NZ U17 Football team; Thomas Kirk – NZ U20 Touch
team; Andre Le Pine-Day – NZSS Cross Country team; Ruben Rector 2 –school since 2004 and has done a superb job as HOD; he
Love – NZ U19 Cricket team, NZSS Rugby team; Haimona
Maruera – NZ U15 Softball team; Kahn Mason – NZ Māori has also been a significant contributor to the school’s co-
U14 Rugby League team; Callum McKinnon – NZ U15 Table curricular programme. We wish Mr Welch all the best for his
Tennis team; Damon Meehan – NZ Junior Boxing team; Ihaia retirement in the warmer climate of the far north.
Mulholland – NZ U14 Softball team; James Parkinson – NZ
Māori U14 Rugby League team; Jakob Parry – NZSS Canoe The Senior ManagementTeam continues to be a supportive
Polo; Jacahn Roberts – NZ Junior Black Sox Softball team; and effective team. I appreciate the way they patiently deal
Boston Scoon-Walter – NZ U15 Softball team; Joe Simpson- with the Rector and his idiosyncrasies. Mr Atkin is a superb
Smith – NZ Junior Black Sox Softball team, NZ U15 Softball Deputy Rector, performing many of the tasks the Rector finds
unpalatable such as the majority of the administrivia he tries
to avoid. To Messrs Gibbs, Pinder, Sinclair, and Truter go my
admiration and appreciation for all that you do.

I would like to thank the non-teaching staff for all they have
done to ensure the best for the young men of the school.
Their roles are often unheralded but are vital in the smooth
running of the school. In particular I would like to thank
Mrs Sinclair, who took over from the wonderful Mrs Tinetti
as the Rector’s Secretary this year, and who has done an
outstanding job in organising me.

The role of College House Manager is a demanding role,
and my thanks go to Mr Davidson for all his work in that
regard. My thanks also go to Mrs Davidson and the team at
College House for the excellent job they do in looking after
170 young men.

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2019 saw another round of Board of Trustees elections, and look forward to following your progress. Remember, as
it was pleasing to see the number of candidates wishing to Shakespeare once wrote, that“there is a tide in the affairs of
stand for election. My thanks go to Mr John Stewart and men, which taken at the flood, leads onto fortune. Omitted,
Mrs Tania Harris who stepped down after a number of years all the voyage of their life is bound in their shallows and in
supporting the school as BOT members. Both John and Tania miseries. On such a full sea are we now afloat. And we must
did a fantastic job. Mr Michael Lawrence continues to be an take the current when it serves, or lose our ventures”.
exceptional Board Chair with whom to work. Mr Lawrence’s In other words, get out there and get into it.
commitment to the school and its young men is irrefragable. I wish all friends and families of the school safe travel over
the summer and like you we look forward to the challenges,
I would like to again thank the PTA, chaired by Aaron Currie, opportunities and celebrations next year.
who continue to support the school, its staff and students. D M Bovey
The committee are enthusiastic about contributing to both RECTOR
class and co-curricular activities and their assistance is very
2019 Business Alumni presentations – Mark Cross and
Rector 9 –much appreciated. Special mention must be made of Mrs Matthew Goodson

Cherie Smither who continues to be a wonderful supporter Old Boy Campbell Stewart donates his Men’s Omnium
of the school through the PTA. World Champion jersey to the school

The Old Boys’Association is also an enthusiastic supporter
of the school, and it has been encouraging to see the
increased activity in this regard in recent times. Old Boys
functions have been held in a number of towns and cities,
both in New Zealand and overseas, and it is always good
catching up with our former pupils. The support the school
receives from our Old Boy community is much appreciated.
President Mr Simon O’Connor continues to lead the OBA in
an energetic and vociferous manner.

My thanks are extended to Mr Bill Kermode as Chair of the
PNBHS Educational Foundation Trust during the year. My
thanks are extended to all Trustees who have been positive in
supporting the school, our staff and our young men through
the development of a number of initiatives.

Head Prefect, Ethan Johanson, has had an outstanding year
in what is a demanding role. He is well-organised, which one
has to be in this role, and time-management is crucial. Ethan
has lived the values of the school and is an excellent role-
model. He and his deputy, John Cole, have been an effective
team. My thanks go to Ethan, John and their team of prefects
for all their efforts in 2019.

I must also thank Mrs Bovey and my family for their
forbearance. The Rector’s role can be all-consuming and
there are times when being home with the family is the
exception rather than the rule. For their understanding, and
their support, I offer my most humble and sincere thanks.

2019 has been another busy year in the life of Palmerston
North Boys’ High School. Many will leave and reflect on
their time here. For some, it will be a relief to be leaving
and embarking on wherever life will take them. Some
may give their school not a second thought in the years to
come. Others will recognise the role our school has played
in helping pave their road ahead. Some may even miss the
place.

For those leaving, our best wishes go with you and we

Mrs Joy Tinetti and the three Rector’s she worked as Old Boy Ngani Laumape donates his All Blacks jersey to
Rector’s Secretary for – Mr Tim O’Connor, Mr David Bovey the school
and Mr David Syms

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PROPERTY DEVELOPMENTS

Some of the major property developments in 2019 included: had been moved onto school grounds in the 1970’s would
be replaced by a new classroom built by students in the
CURRICULUM CLASSROOM Construction programme. This was a two-year build and the
classroom was completed in mid-2019 and moved into its
Given the paucity of government funding for the maintenance new position in P block during the school holidays in October.
and development of our school facilities and the need to It will be available for use from Term I 2020. Construction
provide meaningful projects for our construction classes, classes in 2020 will begin work on the next classroom project.
the Board of Trustees agreed to fund a classroom project in
which one of the ‘temporary’ prefabricated classrooms that

FRONT ENTRANCE FOYER were unable to be replaced. We hope the changes help to
make the school a welcoming environment for visitors.
The front entrance foyer was renovated during the July
school holidays after a number of the floor tiles cracked and

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NEW GYM – FUNCTIONAL MOVEMENT ROOM

During the April school holidays a rebuild was undertaken of the old weights area and it was
transformed into a Functional Movement Room. Gym space is at a premium with before school
trainings for major sporting codes, use by PE classes throughout the day, weights club users at
lunchtime and sports teams after school. The space can facilitate a whole class at once with the
new apparatus focusing mainly on body weight exercises with TRX belts and a multi-functional
frame that can be used for numerous activities. The creation of the Functional Movement Room
was made possible through the support of the PNBHS ParentTeacher Association and the proceeds
of the annual fundraising raffle.

SCHOOL HALL – STRUCTURAL STRENGTHENING AND
ROOF REPLACEMENT
Throughout 2019 work has been carried out to investigate
the condition of the Hall roof and to ensure that the building
meets current earthquake standards. Much of the roof
replacement work and structural strengthening will be
carried out during Term IV and over the summer holidays.

PLAYING FIELD IRRIGATION SYSTEM
While some who are familiar with the state of the school
sports fields during the winter season may scratch their
heads, an irrigation system was installed on the Number
One rugby field. The high clay content of the soil means that
it dries out quickly in summer, making it difficult to ensure
a good covering of grass for both cricket and rugby. The
irrigation system will assist significantly in providing a better
playing surface for two of our traditional sporting codes.

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WHĀNAU ENGAGEMENT

Many people are surprised when they hear the statistic that their work. Increases in anxiety, mental health issues, the
young people at secondary school spend only about 11% impact of digital distractions, online gaming, social media
of their time at school in any given year. What happens in and the impact of challenging family situations were some
the other 89% of the time is incredibly important for their of the key themes.
education and the development of their character. With
this in mind, opportunities were developed to extend links The Future of Work: Tied
with our parent community, with an emphasis on addressing into the annual PNBHS
some of the issues that are negatively impacting upon our Careers Week, Dr. Richard
young men. Shaw from Massey University
gave a thought-provoking
BREAKFASTS presentation on the future of
During 2019 we hosted three separate breakfasts at College ‘work’ in New Zealand. The
House – Father (or significant male role model) and Son, employment and tertiary
Mother (or significant female role model) and Son, and education world young
Grandparents and Grandsons. These occasions provided people today are going to
opportunities for young men to spend quality time with enter is significantly different
those people who are of utmost importance in their lives, as to that encountered by
well as to hear some pertinent messages from our Guidance their parents when they
Counsellors Mr. Dawson and Mr. Pottinger and from Ms. Sue concluded their secondary
Webb, an experienced and well-regarded local counsellor. education.
Parents and grandparents play significant roles in young
men’s lives and it is important that this is recognised and Pornography: The
appreciated. ubiquitous nature of
internet pornography is an
PARENT PRESENTATIONS increasing issue for young
During the year we also hosted a number of presentations people. Sigrid Lindbom,
for parents to assist them to be able to support their sons. Sexual Health Advisor,
Public Health Service at the
Internet Addiction: Mr. Robert Pereira is an international MidCentral District Health
education consultant who works extensively throughout Board and Deanna Hollis,
Asia, Australia and New Zealand. As well as working with Wellstop, presented to
College House students and all Year 9 Form Classes, he PNBHS parents and explored
delivered a well-attended parent workshop focused on some of the challenges of
Internet Addiction. The cost of attending the workshop raising young men in an
was subsidised by the PNBHS Parent Teacher Association. environment where sexual
content is everywhere.
Student Support Team: Our Student Support Team, in
particular the Guidance Counsellors, Mr. Paul Pottinger
and Mr. Steve Dawson, and RTLB Liaison, Mr. Phil Hann,
discussed some of the issues confronting teenagers today,
with an emphasis on the common concerns they see in

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MOTHER/SON BREAKFAST
FATHER/SON BREAKFAST

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THE PREFECTS

2019 Prefects
Back Row: Bryn Gordon, Samuel Phillips, Connor O’Leary, Harlow Apiata, Jack Wenham, Kopere Tanoa, George Reddish
4th Row: Max Zander, Tamati Ruawai, James Philpott, William Wood, Josh Ellingham, Luke Scott, Carson Hepi, Aaron Ioane,
Trent Hooper
3rd Row: Andrew Karatea, Xavier Bowe, Keegan Leask, Oliver Inman, Jack Pinder, Logan Schwartfeger, Jackson Woodcock,
Sean Ferguson-Pye
2nd Row: Ajay Bansal, Jayden Keelan, Joe Reddish, Nikhil Banerjee, Henry Deans, Soane Fakahau, Tom Kirk, Ethan Bringas
Front Row: David Kakrada, Angus Grant, Mr G Atkin (Deputy Rector), Ethan Johanson (Head Prefect), Mr D Bovey (Rector),
John Cole (Deputy Head Prefect), Mr A Lobb (Leadership Director), Jack Gibbs, Angus Moody

HEAD PREFECT’S ADDRESS – ETHAN JOHANSON Good evening, parents, boys, staff and esteemed guests. I
have the honour of giving the 113th Head Prefect’s Address,
Head Prefect: Ethan Johanson something I would never have imagined doing sitting down
Deputy Head Prefect: John Cole with my mates for Prizegiving this time five years ago. Lads,
the bonds made during our times at school are pretty special,
and no doubt most of your friends will have come through
school in some capacity. At Palmy Boys’that bond is different,
not only are we mates, but brothers too. If you boys look to
your left and to your right, across the rows, you might see
lads who will end up as lifelong friends, and some you may
never even see again once you leave tonight. What you will
definitely see however, whether you like it or not, are your
brothers. The culture and character education that I have
been through during my time at Palmy Boys’ is really what
sets it apart from so many other schools in the region and
country, reflected in the successes shown tonight. 

I am sure I speak on behalf of all the boys of the school
when I say that so many of the opportunities presented to
us are only possible because of the incredible teaching staff
that we have here. So much extra work and effort is put in
to help enrich our experiences while at school and whilst
I cannot thank everyone, I would like to personally thank
some of the main people who have helped me through my
journey at school. 

Firstly to Deputy Head Prefect, John Cole, your work ethic is
second to none. Your effort in making countless rosters for
Prefects, random facts for assembly and helping me with
decisions has been much appreciated and I really cannot
emphasise that enough. 

To Mr. van Stipriaan, Mr. Hemara and Mr. Mafi, my time in
the First XV with you coaching has been some of the most

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enjoyable rugby of my life. The professionalism in which can honestly say that I never once looked forward to one
you went about your roles and the culture you created has of your trainings, nor vomiting up my breakfast soon after,
certainly been reflected in the heart and passion that the but above the physical parts of the trainings, the many life
boys went out and played with each week. lessons in hard work and discipline that you taught me have
been invaluable and I am really going to miss them. 
Mr. Johnson, out of everyone here at school, you have had
the biggest impact on me over my five years at school. I Mr. Benn, your light hearted and unorthodox way of doing
everything, including a simple greeting, has always been
a breath of fresh air in sometimes long school days, and I
cannot thank you enough for your teaching over the last
two years. 

To Mr. Bovey and Mr. Atkin, thanks a lot for the help this year.
Going into a role that no other current student at the school
has, at times, been confusing, not knowing exactly what to
do at some points, but your way of guiding me through every
situation has been much appreciated, and has definitely
made this year significantly easier for me. Mr. Bovey, the way
you run this school is incredible. I do not envy some of the
things you have to deal with as Rector, but I am honestly not
sure that I have ever heard a bad word about you from any
student during my time at school. Unlike Digby last year, I
was ‘unable’ to work the radio in the car to Wellington, so

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Iron Maiden has not become part of my nightmares, thank Palmy Boys’provides you with so many opportunities, and it
goodness. was not long into my time before I began to learn that some
of the best leaders and role models in this school are the
Finally to my family, Mum and Dad and my brothers, thank coaches and teachers. One of these I met at the trial for the
you for always being there for me. It has not been an easy Junior A Sevens team as a Year 9 student, trialling amongst
year by any means, but I would like to thank you for the Year 10 and 11 students, some of whom had already been
ongoing support in my role as Head Prefect this year. Thank in the team the previous year. Nevertheless, I turned up
you for the constant advice and help with everything and bright-eyed, only to be shocked by a short grizzly man with
for keeping me level headed.  a flea beard and a bucket hat – Mr. Crosswell. 

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Some of the memories that he gave me had a huge impact his passion and love for those he was around, and also rugby,
and I would just like to share a couple of them with you. The was undeniable. He would have done anything he could
first was at the Under 15 North Island Sevens Tournament. to see those around him succeed - selflessness at its finest.
After a few close wins and a lot of grit, we fought through Next was a couple of years ago, after he had passed. I was at
to the semi-finals unbeaten, only to play De La Salle, with a rugby camp where I learned the true impact he had had
boys bigger than I had ever played and we eventually lost by on others too. Late in an emotional sit down session about
a try on full-time. It is fair to say we were absolutely gutted, what motivates and pushes us, one of the players began to
but Mr. Crosswell’s passion and belief in us as a team was cry and tell us how gutted he was. His hero, Mr Crosswell,
undeniable. He told us that he would have broken his back had passed one week before he would go on to play his
for us to play in the final and no one in the team had any first white jersey game. I don’t know about you, but there
doubt that he would have in that moment. His belief in us is not a lot of people I know that would have such an effect
and that statement pretty much summed up Mr. Crosswell; that almost one year later after their passing, would move
a team of teenage boys to tears, a sign of the huge amount
of respect Mr. Crosswell had in the school community. The
good ones are always taken too soon and I think it is fair to
say that Jimmy Crosswell was one of the best. 

The opportunities that this school presents are almost
endless, but boys, at the end of the day, it is up to you to
go and do them. In accomplishing your goals, there will
be struggles and difficult times, but I truly believe that in
going through the hard times, you learn to appreciate how
good we really have it. You cannot wait for opportunities
to be handed to you and even when you do everything
you can, sometimes you will fail. Do not underestimate the
power of friendship and working as a group in those tough
times, for in the words of George Shinn “there’s no such
thing as a self-made man, you will reach your goals only
with the help of others”. It is up to you to push through the
hard times and accomplish your goals because tomorrow
is never guaranteed. 

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ANZAC DAY

ANZAC DAY ADDRESS ANDREW KARATEA
At 9:30 on the 3rd of September 1939, New Zealand officially
WILLIAM WOOD entered a state of war against Nazi Germany, embroiling
For the past four years, ANZAC Day addresses have been herself in what would become known as World War II.
focused around our Old Boys’service 100 years ago in World However, New Zealand did not enter the war blindly, nor did
War I, a war in which we fought for the British Empire. Little it do so brashly. Our decision to go to war was based upon
did we know however, in the rejoicing and celebration of our moral principles that denounced the very foundation
1919, that world war would once again paint its ugly stain of fascism and the effects it was having on people. We also
on our nation 20 years later; a war in which 132 of our Old chose to fight because of our loyalty to the UK, our“mother
Boys would not return. World War II started in 1939, 80 years country”.
ago, meaning for the next six years of ANZAC Day services,
we will be remembering those Old Boys who gave their lives New Zealand places freedom, liberty and safety in the
in World War II. However, none of our Old Boys died 80 years highest regard, especially at a national level. We also
ago in 1939, therefore this year’s address will be focusing on placed significant emphasis on human rights and justice
what led us to yet another World War; why did so many go for all. New Zealand saw the swathes of oppression that
to fight in Europe? were dominating Europe under the guise of fascism and
decided that as a nation, we could not stand still and let it
In World War I, New Zealanders went to war because we happen to Britain, the nation that so much of our population
considered ourselves to be British; Britain called and so we had immigrated from. Diplomatically, our country took a
went. Our young men considered the outbreak of war to be strong stance against fascism in Europe and denounced
a grand adventure, which they would hate to miss out on. the UK Prime Minister of the time, Neville Chamberlain’s
However, in 1939 we knew all too well that this war would ‘appeasement’ of Nazi Germany and Fascist Italy. We had
be no adventure. We also no longer considered ourselves seen the effects that fascism could have during the Spanish
to be purely subservient to the British Empire, so why did CivilWar, where six Kiwis died, and decided that we could not
we go? We went, because it was the right thing for us as allow the same to happen again. Simply put, New Zealand
a nation to do; to take a stand against Hitler and his Nazi entered the war because it was “the right thing to do”. This
regime’s attempt to rule the world. We were not prepared diplomatic opposition was supported by overwhelming
to let the world fall into the hands of a dictator. We were, public support, and when the time came to declare war,
and are still today, a proud and free democracy. When that there was no doubt in the minds of Kiwis that this was the
freedom was threatened by the Axis Powers, we were not a right thing to do.
nation to stand back and watch.
As a country though, we were still tied, diplomatically and
The interwar period was one of radical change in the world; economically, to the UK. We relied on Britain for protection
our issues were not those which we had seen before. Our and economic security, so any threats against her became
enemies were not driven out of imperial ambition or will a threat against us. Most Kiwis also saw Great Britain as our
of the King, our enemies were driven by ideology, the mother country and our home which led to a sentimental
dangerous philosophy of fascism. After the First World War, link between our nations. The support for the UK and our
the Treaty of Versailles was signed to establish a“permanent willingness to walk by their side every step is highlighted
peace” for the globe. This was not to be however, as the in the Prime Minister of the time, Michael Joseph Savage’s
sanctions placed upon Germany were not ones which peace speech on the outbreak of war; “It is with gratitude in the
could be built off. They were ones which locked in place past, and with confidence in the future, that we range
the possibility of a Second World War. Germany sought ourselves without fear beside Britain, where she goes, we
revenge for its loss of land, loss of honour, loss of economic go! Where she stands, we stand!”
independence which the allies had, in Germany’s mind,
unjustly imposed on it. After the Great Depression of the New Zealand went to war for many reasons, but primarily
1930’s which bought horrific poverty upon the German we Kiwis saw an injustice and were willing to fight it. We saw
people, conditions were ripe for fascism to grasp power. our motherland under siege, and we rushed to defend it. The
Nations sought radical solutions to their radical problems. bravery of our nation, albeit small, cannot be understated,
Hitler and the Nazis were Germany’s answer. When they and every Kiwi played a vital role in the war; our Old Boys
took power in 1933, they went about destroying democracy, included. Thousands of New Zealanders fought for our
destroying the opposition parties and securing their position freedom, which
as Germany’s ruling government through violence and fear. is why we live in a
The Nazi’s National Socialism was an ideology built around democratic society today.
the oppression and scapegoating of minorities such as 132 Old Boys died in
the Jewish people, and a violent desire for Lebensraum, this gallant fight, which
otherwise known as living space for the German people. is why we stand here in
Hitler sought to achieve this through territorial conquest in remembrance of them
the East and West, to build an empire greater than anything today.
seen before or since. We as a nation could not stand by and Lest we forget.
let this happen. Hitler’s empire had to fall.

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ANZAC DAY 2019

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COLLEGE HOUSE

Manager: Mr M. Davidson to help out when necessary was much appreciated by all.
Assistant Manager: Mr J. Cudby Thank you, Mr. Black, for your contribution and we wish you
Head Boy: Jack Gibbs all the best for your future endeavours.
Deputy Head Boys: Angus Grant, Angus Moody
College House Prefects: Ben Petersen, John Cole, Henry Mr Lars Herbold from Germany replaced Mr. Black in July
Deans, Trent Hooper 2019. Mr Herbold is a keen musician and cyclist who is
Any boarding school is a unique environment and College making the most of his opportunities in New Zealand. We
House is no exception. The young men that reside within look forward to his continued contribution throughout the
College House gather at the start of any given year with hostel.
the realisation that this is their home away from home for
the majority of the year. The young men of College House Mr Kris Malicki departed home to Germany after completing
experience the highs and lows of adolescent life while a one-year stint as a College House Master. Mr Malicki will
forging lifelong friendships through shared experiences. It be remembered for his infectious enthusiasm and his caring,
has again been a pleasure to lead College House in 2019 as friendly nature. We would like to thank Mr. Malicki for all his
our young men tread their path through their secondary efforts within the hostel and his willingness to get involved
schooling towards the future beyond our gates. in all aspects of school was much appreciated. We wish Mr.
Malicki all the very best for his teaching career in Germany.
The Head Boy of College
House was named as Jack Mr Marius Hümpfer replaced Mr Malicki as a Master in
Gibbs at the conclusion September 2019. Mr. Hümpfer also hails from Germany and
of 2018. Jack was seen has joined the College House community for the next year
to have the attributes while helping out the PNBHS Languages Department. Mr.
required of a student Hümpfer is a keen exponent of Handball and has already
leader and has been immersed himself fully in all areas of College House and
an outstanding role PNBHS life.
model for the boarding
fraternity. College House Ms Tara Anderson resigned from her position in the kitchen
Deputy Head Boys Angus earlier in the year. We thank Ms Anderson for her service
Grant and Angus Moody and hard work in the kitchen for the previous six years and
have also contributed to wish her all the best for the future. Mr Harry Denning and
College House life while Mr Tyrone Brown also resigned from their part-time kitchen
supporting Jack in his hand positions in order to continue with their studies.
important role. The team We welcome Mr Ajin Joseph and Mrs Angela Jones to the
of College House Prefects named were Ben Petersen, John catering team. Mrs Leanne Rippey is now back working in
Cole, Henry Deans and Trent Hooper. John was also named the Catering Department after a short leave of absence
as the PNBHS Deputy Head Prefect. These young men have where Ms Mulan Leang and Mr Grant McIntosh both held
made an excellent contribution to the life of the hostel. positions in her absence. Thank you to these people for
your contributions.
Mr Andrew McDougall was employed as a Master at the
beginning of 2019. Mr McDougall is a College House Old The conclusion of 2019
Boy and a previous Deputy Head Boy. Mr McDougall brings will bring with it an end
with him a wealth of boarding experience for the“other side” of an era for College
of boarding life and we look forward to his contributions in House. Mrs Marion Reiri
the coming years. will complete 29 years of
Mr James Black, our resident GAP student, completed his service at College House
year abroad in July 2019 and returned home to the United as she commences a
Kingdom to commence his university studies. Mr Black was well-earned retirement.
involved in all areas of school life and made an invaluable Mrs. Reiri began working
contribution at College House. His humour and willingness at College House as a
kitchen hand in 1990
after relocating from
Masterton to Feilding.
After 18 months in this position she became the Dining
Room Supervisor. In 1999, Mrs. Reiri moved to the Gold
Coast in Australia to be closer to family, working as a Matron
at St Hilda’s School in Surfers Paradise. On returning to New
Zealand in 2001, she was appointed as the Assistant Catering
Manager, a position she has held to the present day.

The loyalty and dedication to College House is reflected
in the length of time that Mrs. Reiri has been part of the
catering team. During her tenure, Mrs. Reiri has worked with
six College House Managers and numerous other staff. Mrs.
Reiri’s kind-hearted, caring and friendly nature has always
been appreciated amongst the College House community.
On behalf of the countless young men and staff who have
benefited from Mrs. Reiri’s cooking over the years, we
would like to thank Mrs. Reiri for the countless hours spent
preparing meals and the Dining Room for College House
boarders. We wish you all the best for your well-deserved
retirement.

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The start of a new year brought about the opening of a In February, 36 new
fully refurbished Dorm 6. This was the second phase of Year 9 boarders
refurbishments that began with the refurbishment of were welcomed into
Dorm 5 in 2018. This renovation has certainly smartened the College House
up these dorms and equipped boarders with the electricity family. These young
requirements of a modern boarder and their technology. men quickly became
The Dorm 1, 2 and 3 Prefect Flats, as well as Bottom Flat, accustomed to the
will undergo renovation during the upcoming 2019/2020 routines of boarding.
Christmas holiday period. The Year 9 camp at
Mangaweka provided
In 2019, the conscious decision was made not to house young some time away from
men in Murray House adjacent to the main hostel. Major the hostel sleeping
renovation work was required to make this accommodation under canvas, rafting
fit for purpose and having all boarders on the main hostel on the Rangitikei River,
site was a preferable option from a management perspective. dam jumping and
While decisions still have to be made surrounding the future honing their marching
purpose of Murray House, a new eight bed dormitory will be skills.
built adjacent to O’Connor and Colquhoun Wings in 2020.
This dorm will house Year 13 students that once would have At the conclusion of their three-week orientation period,
resided at Murray House. This is an exciting development the Year 9 completed the “Around the Valley” Relay. This
for College House and we look forward to the completion 93km relay was the culmination of three weeks of hard work,
of this project. where the new young men of College House displayed the
teamwork, determination, resilience and industry developed
The completion of such major projects and the myriad over the few short weeks since arriving as boarders.
of maintenance that occurs at College House would not Although the record was not broken, it was a proud moment
be possible without the input and advice of Mr Kevin for awaiting parents to see their young men march around to
McAnulty and his property team. From building new the grandstand where their Murray jerseys were presented.
dormitories to fixing window latches, the property team Tom Illston-Park was selected to run the baton home. This is
do it all. The efficient running of the hostel would not be a privilege reserved for the young man who had displayed
possible without the hard work and dedication of these men the PNBHS values consistently in the first few weeks of the
that do everything to ensure the upkeep of our physical school year.
environment.

Athletics Championships and Marching saw Murray Club
once again win this important competition. The College
House community was able to get together to celebrate
wins in the marching and field events and a second place
in the relays. This function was extremely well attended by
our supportive parent community.

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College House hosted the annual National Student Boarding
Leaders Hui in Term I. This weekend saw 70 young men
and women converge in Palmerston North from around
New Zealand to take part in a weekend of inspiration,
collaboration and networking. This group, comprised of
predominantly hostel Head Boys and Girls, were a pleasure
to host and made the most of the opportunities that this
weekend had on offer.

score was 19 -10 to College House at half-time. The second
half saw New Plymouth score two tries through their mid-
field. Determined not to give up, College House managed a
try through Cavan Murphy. Unfortunately, as the clock ticked
down, College House was not able to capitalise again, going
down 29 -24 to New Plymouth Boys’ High School.

A busy Term I continued with all Year 9 students undertaking Although we were not on the right side of the score sheet
a Study Skills seminar to provide them with important this year, it was a fantastic match with the Year 9 team never
strategies surrounding homework and exam preparation. giving up. Thank you to the Year 9’s for all of their hard work
The Central Districts Field Days stall was well attended, giving training for this match. I would like to thank the coaches
College House and PNBHS the opportunity to promote as well for their commitment training this team. Thank you
the school and hostel, as well as being a great platform for all the support from the PNBHS community, especially
to catch up with both recent and not-so-recent Old Boys. to the many Old Boys that came to support College House
Robert Ferreira visited the school and hostel to work with all at this fixture.
boarders on the topics of gaming addiction and bullying. Mr.
Ferreira’s unique perspective ensured that young men got
the message surrounding these serious issues. The annual
College House Open Day gave prospective boarders and
their parents a chance to view our fantastic facilities and
speak to staff and students about boarding life.

The 65th annual Niger House Rugby match against the New
Plymouth Boys’High School Hostel Year 9 students was held
on the PNBHS Number One Rugby field on Queen’s Birthday
Weekend. This is always a huge event on the College House
calendar and many families, boarders and Old Boys were
present to witness what was to be an outstanding game
of rugby. Year 13 boarders Jayden Keelan, Elyjah Crosswell,
Tom Hansen, Lafo Takiari-Ah Ching, Nasser Tato and Jack
Trotter coached the Year 9 team. These young men did a
fantastic job in creating a cohesive and well-prepared team.
Tom Illston-Park was named as Captain of this side and Jack
Stratford was presented with the Most Valuable Player award.

College House held the trophy from a victory in New
Plymouth in 2018 so the Year 9’s knew they would have to
give it their all to retain the trophy. The first try was scored
by Chance Sherrard-Chase from a scrum 15m out from our
line. New Plymouth quickly replied with a try of their own.
Tom Illston-Park scored twice more in the first half for College
House and the New Plymouth side also managed a try. The

College House hosted Nga Tawa for a Junior Dinner and
Dance late in Term II. This was an outstanding evening with
fun had by all. Solid friendships were made over dinner and
then continued dancing to the band in the PNBHS Hall.Thank
you to Nga Tawa for making a trip to Palmerston North for
this occasion.

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The traditional College House Church Day was held at
the Salvation Army during Term III. This is a day where
College House families can get together for the morning
before sharing a meal together back at College House.
This years’ service was pitched very well for our teenage
young men with a Rugby World Cup theme. The message
was particularly relevant to young men and I hope that
something was taken from this service.

The inaugural National Boarding Week was held in August.
This week was about promoting awareness nationally
about all things boarding. Various activities were planned
by boarding facilities throughout the country. College
House boarders all invited a friend to lunch during this week
and conducted tours of the hostel. PNBHS staff were also
invited for lunch and many also has a tour of the hostel. In
conjunction with these events, a photo competition was
held with prizes for the best photo capturing an aspect of
boarding school life.

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Unfortunately, the College House Ski Trip was cancelled this “Parents of the Leavers’Dinner”to recognise the support that
year due to poor weather and avalanche warnings. This is a our families provide for their sons and College House. This
particular shame as record numbers had signed up for the support is much appreciated and allows College House to
trip. Hopefully next year the weather will play its part. be the fantastic place that it is.

The Secondary Schools Winter Tournament Week saw up The College House 80’s Quiz night is to be held in November
to 45 young men from College House take part in various with all funds raised going towards an upgrade of the College
tournaments around the country. The sheer number of House basketball hoops. Thank you to Mrs. Davidson, Mrs.
College House young men involved in these elite winter Stewart and Mrs. Hansen for their work ensuring the success
codes is extremely pleasing and reflects the ability and of this event. Also, thank you to all the parents that have
dedication of many of our boarders. donated many outstanding prizes.

Late in Term III, the Year 12 College House boarders had We wish all of our leaving students the very best of luck as
a weekend away in Rotorua. The reason for this trip was they head into the next chapter of their lives. Thank you for
twofold: to talk about 2020 and the part Year 13 students the contribution that you have made to College House over
play in the hostel, and to have some fun after completing a your time here as boarders.
busy examination period. While away, they Year 12’s took
part in some luging, mountain biking, Escape Rooms and The efficient running of College House is down to our staff.
high ropes. This was an outstanding weekend and one Although organising and providing for 175 young men can
that highlighted the quality of the Year 12 cohort heading be a challenge at times, the work you all do is exemplary and
into 2020. very much appreciated.

The Shand Shield Haka Competition was held on the last day To Mrs. Templeman, Mrs. Crosswell and Mrs. Gunn, thank
ofTerm III. LafoTakiari-Ah Ching took on the role of whipping you for the work you do ensuring the hostel is a clean and
Murray Club into shape and did a fantastic job of leading our hygienic environment for our young men. Although this
school haka. We were deservedly named joint winners after work may seem to go unnoticed at times, it certainly is not
our performance that certainly did College House proud. and it is very much appreciated.

As the hostel now settles into regular study routines for Mrs. Reid and Mrs. Molloy, the work you do laundering 175
external examinations, we reflect on a busy and positive young men’s clothes each day is exceptional. Many people
year that has flown by. Early in Term IV, we held the annual would baulk at the idea of having to wash, dry and fold 180
pairs of sock and underpants on a daily basis. Thank you so
much for your dedication to the important task of keeping
the clothes clean of the young men in the hostel.

To Mrs. Mackie, Mrs. Reiri, Ms. Rippey, Ms. McKenna, Ms.
Lavery, Mrs. Brosnan, Mrs. Jones and Mr. Joseph, thank you
for the time and effort that you put in to making sure the
catering side of boarding runs efficiently. Nothing could be
more important than food for hungry teenage men and
the food that is consistently provided does not disappoint.

Thank you to Mr. Tinetti who works tirelessly to keep the
College House gardens and grounds looking exceptional.
The work you have done to tidy up outside areas is very
much appreciated.

Mrs. Finch and Ms. Byers, the hours you put in shuttling
College House young men to their various activities,
mending and naming clothes, tending to medical needs and
providing additional support to our young men is sincerely
appreciated. This live-in role takes you away from your family

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and your time is very much appreciated. Thank you.
To Mr. Herbold. Although you are only with us for a short
time, the work you do at College House is much appreciated.
We hope that you enjoy your time in New Zealand and you
can take away a lot from your experiences at College House
and PNBHS.
To the College House Masters Mr. Meehan, Mr. Kensington,
Mr. Hümpfer, Mr. Davidson, Mr. Docherty, Mr. McGrath, Mr.
Braddock, Mr. McDougall and Mr. Doyle, thank you for the
time and effort you put in to ensuring the efficient running
of the hostel. Your commitment cannot be underestimated,
and the young men of College House appreciate your input.

Thank you Mr. Cudby for your unwavering support of College
House and our boarders. Looking after the discipline side
of hostel life is not always a pleasant task, however your
manner and personable nature ensures fair outcomes for all
concerned. Thank you for your support in all hostel-related
matters and for the commitment you have shown to the role
of Assistant Manager.
As the school year concludes, I would like to wish all of our
boarders the very best of luck for their examinations and
wish the College House community an enjoyable and safe
summer break. I look forward to catching up with returning
boarders in the New Year.

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2019 THE PALMERSTONIAN | 37 COLLEGE HOUSE – 2019
8th Row: James Steele, Troy Bradley, Regan Fleming, Lafo Takiari-Ah Ching, Paul Teoh, Ben Loudon, Hunta Boyes, Matthew Dellow, Thomas Kirk, Aydan Lyons, Kane Henderson, Marshall Burn, Manu Didsbury, Joshua Gloyn, Tom
Hansen, Elyjah Crosswell, Harrison Phyn, Jordon King, Jack Trotter, Charlie Lourie, Henry Boyden, Thomas Greig, Austin Chandawanich, Win Juntamongkon, Nick Power
7th Row: Zac Farmer, Matthew Ohlson, Connor Managh, Henry Bayliss, Felix Stodart, Max Deighton, Sam Brodie, Connor Foster-Nesbit, Oliver Sexton, Blake Hooper, Eugene Stassen, Cody Borlase, Thomas Harding, Nicholas
Dewhurst, Rajan Yadav, Joseph Wong, Will Turner, Xavier Phillips, Hayden Bell, Leighton Edwards, Tama Nikora, Tipene Treacy, Andrew McFarlane, Otto Ward
6th Row: Sam Abdat, Ryan Christian, Julian Kong, Cullen Cross, Sam Tang, Dylan Ellis, Jack Lovell, Matt Shaw, Corey Stewart, Ben Nixon, Blake Meads, Ben Havord, Tusi Mafi, Zayden Meyers-Giesen, Max Meads, Lachlan Phyn, Jack
Crafts, Jonty Fleck, Macca Williams, Jakob Rauhihi-Collis, Cody Mildenhall, James McKinnon, Finn Coan, Max Duncan, Fred McVerry, Jude Benbow-Wood
5th Row: Isaac Grant, Benjamin Minhinnick, Byrin Nikolajenko, Brad Christian, Henry Deans, Callum Parsons, Finn Campbell, Jack Garforth, Harrison Urbahn, Sam Garden-Webster, Isaiah Su’a, Liam Destounis, John Cole, Glenn
Stringer, Ciaran Egan, Trent Hooper, Ben Petersen, Jayden Keelan, Toviar Muir, Hamish Magee, Charlie Griffiths-Meehan, Bryson Campbell, Jake Donovan
4th Row: Mario Moody, Nikora Wickham, Matthew Lee, William Tang, Jonty Duncan, Angus Anderson, Carter Johnson, Cole Edmondson, Ian Teoh, Corey Towler, Tyler Stewart, Tim Cresswell, Tynan Eames, Liam Redington, Pera Da
Ros, Flynn Hauke-Kelly, Daniel McDougall, Quinn Steed, Kevin Tang, Mathew Jamieson, Michael O’Neill, Thornley Sherratt, Harrison Nuku, Josh Lourie, Sam Baker, DJ Brown, Chisora Hada, Panas Sri-Anant, Will Collier, Jacky Yeung
3rd Row: Elijah Marsh, Josiah Power, Fred Fowler, Fletcher Carpenter, Max Cowie, Jonathan Jamieson, Marcus Dodds, James Bayliss, Rory Trotter, Mat Hammond, Weerit Pinitsak, Jackson Didsbury, Trent King, William Carpenter,
Johnny Wilkshire, Jason Tsang, Flynn Watson
2nd Row: Mr Marius Hümpfer, Mr Lars Herbold, Mr Bruce Kensington, Mr Andrew McDougall, Mr David Braddock, Mr Jason Cudby, Angus Moody (Deputy Head Boy), Jack Gibbs (Head Boy), Angus Grant (Deputy Head Boy), Mr
Matthew Davidson, Mrs Tracey Davidson, Mr Willie Docherty, Mr Scott Davidson, Mr Trent McGrath, Mr Jacob Meehan, Mr Robin Doyle, Ms Jean Byers
Front Row: Oscar Deighton, Anthony Tong, Alex Tong, Ethan McLean, Mac Lawrence, Jordan Herewini, Cavan Murphy, Jack Stratford, Rico Phillips, Connor Giltrap, Lachlan Nikolajenko, Quinn Sturmey, Tom Illston-Park, Chance
Sherrard-Chase, Saxon Taura-Hawira, Jack Bryan, Orlando Ratima, Doryin Warren
Absent: Mrs Margaret Finch, Alex Glasgow, Sidney Diamond, George Ellingham, Zane Munn, Zac Matthewson-Booth, Nasser Tato, Hugo Wakeling

CLUB REPORTS

ALBION

Club Master: Mr D. Barwick Our hot start would then take a hit as we had poor finishes
in third for Senior Touch and Table Tennis, along with a very
Club Captain: Tamati Ruawai discouraging last place finish for our Tennis team. This dip
unfortunately continued as in true Albion fashion, we finished
Deputy Club Captains: Ethan Johanson, Chance Malu, fourth in the relays for Swimming and last in the individual
Samuel Phillips, Luke Scott Swimming Sports events. We also had a forgettable last
placing in the Cricket, which really hindered our chances. 
Throughout my time at Palmerston North Boys’ High
School and with Albion Club, we have experienced many Winter Tournament Week proved to give us solid finishes,
ups and downs that have ultimately led to gut-wrenching mostly ranging around the middle areas of second to fourth.
shortcomings to the ultimate goal of Shand Shield victors. At this stage in the year, we were sitting very close to the
With three out of my four previous years at school, we have top; in fact there was a mere 0.5 points separating us from
finished second overall to Kia Ora Club. This is quite possibly the pesky Kia Ora Club who were in first place. However, the
the most frustrating thing to experience - being so close, yet Winter Tournament Week and the Senior Monrad Cup results
so far. With these memories kept in mind, we felt as a club, were not enough for Albion to one up Kia Ora. 
that we were very capable of finally achieving our goal of
winning the Shand Shield, as seen by our remarkable start This year, Albion Club started off hot and with our heads
to the year. high, but once again were let down by the middle section
of the year. Although we did not place the way we wanted
Once again, we dominated the start of the year with midway through the year, it was extremely notable the
the Athletics Championships. Despite coming fourth in large numbers of participation that have increased this year,
Marching ,we won both the track and relays, and came especially in the Cross Country. This proved that when the
second in the field events. This was a remarkable start to
the year and had everyone in the navy singlet confident in
our chances for the rest of the year. We were front runners
to start the year and, once again, our challenge now stood
to continue just as strong and finish even stronger. 

Our results in the Road Race once again backed up our
flying start to the year, with solid finishes in second place
for both Junior and Minor Intermediate, a fifth place for the
Major Intermediate and a win for the seniors. We also had
great finishes with a first place finish for the Squash team.
Cross Country continued this trend as we finished second
equal with Gordon Club. Although we did not dominate as
much as we would have liked, we were very much still in
the running and ready to make history. This was particularly
notable for the Cross Country as participation numbers were
at an all-time high. 

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drive and willingness to compete was there, we were as good Albion staff who provided passion to the club all throughout
as anyone to hold the Shield. Special thanks to Chance Malu, the year. Finally, to the Albion boys, it has been an absolute
Samuel Phillips, Luke Scott and Head Prefect Ethan Johanson pleasure to lead such a prestigious club full of great young
who were Deputy Club Captains and Mr Barwick, Albion Club men, and I look forward to the day we overcome our second
Master, who made everything so much easier for myself and place slump and finally beat Kia Ora Club.
the boys in Albion Club. Another special thanks to the entire

GORDON

Club Master: Mr D. Tomlinson the final sound at the end of rehearsals was well worth the
effort and we were rewarded with second place. Heading
Club Captain: Josh Ellingham into Winter Tournament and Senior Monrad Cup, Gordon
Club was in prime position just one point behind Kia Ora
Deputy Club Captains: Jayden Burgess, Max Zander Club, eager to go out and make history. Unfortunately, we
appeared to run out of steam and despite wins to both our
It is with a sense of pride that I write this year’s Gordon Club Junior Volleyball and Basketball teams, we fell behind the
report, after a largely successful year in the annual Shand impressive Kia Ora and Albion Clubs, and are currently sitting
Shield competition. in third place at the end of the third term. 

The year started with a bang at Athletics Championships, with A special thanks must go to the men behind the scenes,
a second place in Marching, which is really first because who to Club Deputies Max Zander and Jayden Burgess for their
counts Murray? Another second in Track and solid efforts in contributions in organisation and encouraging the young
the Field and Relays (including impressive wins to the Junior men to get involved. Senior leaders Reuben Lundy, Tom
4x100, 4x400 and Senior 4x200) meant we were sitting in
third place, just one point behind Murray - the best start to
the year for as long as I have known. Throw in a second in
Senior Touch, first in Table Tennis and suddenly Gordon Club
was in the lead. Ambition and excitement rippled between A
and B Block as a sense of hope engulfed us; this was real - we
were bonafide Shand Shield contenders. The Road Race and
Cross Country were mixed bags, however the juniors carried
us by taking out first in both events, on the back of two wins
by pocket rocket Reuben Duker. Andre Le Pine-Day’s second
in Cross Country and third in Road Race was an individual
highlight and is a fine reflection on Andre’s contribution to
the club in everything running. Other highlights of the year
included a fantastic Choral performance of ‘Dancing in the
Moonlight’thanks to the efforts of Carlos Fung and Paul Lee,
who arranged the harmonies and did an outstanding job
of getting the boys to buy into their vision. While the final
performance was a little shaky (as were many of the clubs
who faltered under the pressure of competition), hearing

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Kirk and James Philpott also led from the front with their is a testament to everyone in Gordon Club. It has been an
involvement. Finally, thanks must be given to the staff, who honour and privilege to lead you this year and to my Year
through their passion for our club were able to organise and 13 brothers who have worn the sky blue singlet with pride,
get together boys to participate to the highest level of their giving their all for the last five years, I sincerely thank you for
ability. Mr. Tomlinson has been an enthusiastic Club Master your efforts and wish you all the best for your future. 2019
who tirelessly worked all year to put Gordon Club into the will be remembered as the year that awoke the sleeping
best position possible. Despite the Shand Shield coming to giant of Gordon Club and I look forward to seeing the club
a conclusion for seniors, the juniors have been leading the go from strength to strength in the future and finally lift
charge all year with their involvement and performances, the Shand Shield one day. With a fantastic junior group and
and with Junior Monrad Cup, Debating and Junior Touch promising Year 12 leaders, I am confident that day is coming
still to come at the time of writing, perhaps history is still sooner rather than later. We are now a force to be reckoned
within our grasp. Sitting in first place for most of the year with. Sky Blue Forever! 

KIA ORA

Club Master: Mr D. Turnock With only Chess, Debating, Junior Monrad Cup and Junior
Touch to go, all the boys have put in a massive effort to put
Club Captain: Bryn Gordon Kia Ora Club in a solid position to retain the Shand Shield
in 2019 and win it back to back. Full credit goes to all of
Deputy Club Captains: Carson Hepi, Jack Pinder the boys in Kia Ora Club for all their efforts throughout the
year and especially the amount of club pride shown by
With 2018 being Mr. Turnock’s first year as Club Master and everyone. A massive thanks is well deserved by the Deputy
winning the Shand Shield, I knew it would be a challenge to Club Captains, Carson Hepi and Jack Pinder, for their support,
go back to back and regain the Shand Shield for the fourth leadership and dedication to the club. Also, thank you to all
time in five years, and also hard shoes to fill. of the Year 13 students who helped with the organisation
throughout the year.
Poor performances in the Athletics Championships and
Senior Touch ensured a tough start to our 2019 campaign,
but a second in Cricket kept us in the conversation heading
into the Road Race and Swimming Sports. Amazing
performances and participation in the Road Race, and
winning both events in the Swimming Sports, saw us shoot
to first place with only a half point lead over Gordon Club
at the end of the first term.

A fourth, third and first in Cross Country, Squash and Choral
meant that Kia Ora and Gordon Club were at a tie leading
into the Winter Sports Day. As the boys knew what we could
achieve through hard work, we put in some awesome effort,
reaching top three in nine out of 13 events and gave us a
massive boost of an 11-point lead with Senior Monrad Cup
the next day. Another day of strong performances from the
seniors in the Monrad Cup saw us create an even larger lead
of 14 points in front of Albion who are trailing in second.

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Finally, I would like to recognise all the staff members of Kia work to help the club succeed so far this year and is a major
Ora Club for their readiness to volunteer for the events and reason why Kia Ora has performed so well in 2019.
the pride they showed through organisation and leading.
Special thanks to Mr.Turnock, who put in a lot of background Bring it home boys!

MURRAY

Club Master: Mr M. Davidson

Club Captain: Jack Gibbs

Deputy Club Captains: Angus Grant, Angus Moody

Murray’s 2019 Shand Shield endeavours started off strongly
with the Athletic Championships.Through some outstanding
individual performances, Murray gained a first in the field
and fourth in the track events. However, it was later in the
day where the club shone, where our great teamwork saw
Murray rise to the occasion to take first place in the marching
and a second place in relays. A successful day at the track led
to Murray securing an early lead in the competition.

Next on the calendar was Butler Cup Cricket. This year saw
Murray face a range of fierce competition with the team
playing well throughout, logging some excellent individual
and team prowess. Unfortunately, the side were only a few
runs short to the well-drilled Phoenix side who went on to
win; Murray claimed third place in Butler Cup.

Murray’s dominant run unfortunately came to a grinding
halt with a fifth in Tennis and sixth in both Table Tennis and
Senior Touch. Road Race was up next and our traditional
morning run preparation helped Murray claim a mixed bag
of results - Junior fourth, Minor Intermediate fifth, Major
Intermediate first and Senior fourth. Term I closed with
Swimming Sports. Traditionally, this has not always been
Murray’s strongest event, and again saw a lack of individuals
in finals events lead to a fifth place. However, a second place
in the swimming relays represented Murray’s exceptional
teamwork once again.

Murray arrived to Cross Country more prepared than ever
with the disappointing Road Race results still lingering in
the air. A number of runners secured creditable positions

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which aided to Murray’s well-deserved first place. Term II to be victorious; a harsh reality, but the club’s efforts will
also held the Squash competition where the boys played not go unnoticed. The ability to never give up on the fight
well to pull off a fifth place.  is testament to Murray’s culture. Hopefully Murray can
advance on the scoreboard to represent the successful
As Term III came to a close, the Shand Shield competition year in the Shand Shield Competition. However, no matter
sparked into life once again. The valuable Winter Sports the end result, Murray Club can be proud of their success
Day saw Murray fight for their share of the many points throughout the year.
up for grabs. Senior Hockey, Senior Volleyball and Junior
Rugby proved unstoppable, claiming first in their events.
Golf also performed above par to secure second place. In
contrast, the club executed poorly in the other events which
counteracted the points awarded on the day. Entering the
Choral competition as reigning champions, Murray were
keen to remain. Unfortunately, coming up against well-
drilled opposition on the day saw Murray place fifth equal.
After a tough week, Murray Club had its point to prove at
Senior Monrad Cup. All teams put together great execution
- the Long Ball team winning, Senior Tug o’War and Aranga
Ball placing second, and a small Year 11 Tug o’ War team
competing well to obtain fifth.

As the end Shand Shield competition draws near, the
mystery of where clubs will place at the conclusion of 2019
falls into the hands of the junior school and Debating team.
From Murray’s perspective, a number of points are required

PHOENIX

Club Master: Mr S. McFarlane

Club Captain: Jack Wenham

Deputy Club Captains: Jacob Ogilivie, Matthew Oldridge,
Jackson Woodcock

The start of the 2019 Shand Shield competition did not go
as planned for Phoenix Club with both the senior and junior
students performing poorly in Athletic Championships,
Road Race and Swimming Sports. This meant that from the
very start, Phoenix Club was put on the backfoot, getting
dumped into sixth position.

The club saw a glimpse of hope when the Butler Cup Cricket
and Tennis teams brought in two first places along with the
Squash team coming in second, but this hope was quickly
diminished with more poor results from the Senior Touch
and Table Tennis.

Coming intoWinterTournament, Phoenix Club needed some

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impressive results to get off of sixth position. Sadly, this was off the sixth place spot, the juniors will have to put some
not to be with Phoenix Club only getting one first place in impressive performances out on the park.
the Senior Football and second place in the Senior Volleyball,
with the rest of the results being poor. On behalf of myself and all the Phoenix Club students, I
would like to sincerely thank all the staff involved in the
Senior Monrad Cup brought a mixed bag of results with the Shand Shield events this year. I would like to especially thank
Year 11 Tug o’War team bringing in a first place and the Long Mr. McFarlane, Phoenix Club Master, for all the hard work
Ball team bringing in third. The Senior Tug o’War team and he has put in to help organise the Shand Shield events for
the Aranga Ball team did not do so well, with both of these Phoenix Club. I would like to wish all the senior students in
teams unfortunately coming last in their events. Phoenix Club leaving school this year all the best for their
future endeavours. To the junior students, I wish you luck
The Junior Monrad Cup and Junior Touch events are yet to with the Shand Shield competitions to come and hope you
come, but if Phoenix Club is to have any hope of getting can lead Phoenix Club to that number one spot.

VERNON

Club Master: Mr S. Vindriis in the day. We were able to put our best swimmers forward
for this event and finished with a respectable second place
Club Captain: Kopere Tanoa in individual placings and fifth in the relays. Road Race also
produced a great result for the club with the highlight of
Deputy Club Captains: Andrew Karatea, Aaron Ioane the day being a first and second placing in the Intermediate
categories. Another notable event was the Senior A touch
After a third-place finishing in 2018 for Vernon Club, we team placing first.
were determined to make a run for the Shand Shield in
2019. The goal this year was to perform consistently in as Winter Tournament Week is always an important week on
many activities as possible to ensure that we surpass the the calendar, being worth almost half of the overall Shand
unofficial Vernon motto of“Not Last”. As the club leadership, Shield points. With the points standings from first to fifth
it was humbling to witness the sheer amount of time and being very tight, it was important for Vernon to perform
effort that many boys dedicated to their respective activities well. The Choral competition kicked off the week and with
throughout the 2019 season. We hope that the precedent good leadership and a mix of musicians, the club was able
set this year will continue to inspire the boys through to place third in the competition, even after a small blunder
successive years and help the club achieve at the high level on stage. Winter Sports Day was next and with over 15
it is capable of. events to participate in, we knew that the results from this
day would either make or break us. Vernon Club has a lot
The year started with a mixed performance at Athletics of pride and fight, and we were eager to give it our best in
Championships, placing third in the field events, fifth in the order to give the club our best chance of winning it all. The
track events, fifth in the relays, and third in the marching. Senior Basketball, Golf, Shooting and Quiz teams all placed
With some of these results being slightly encouraging, first which helped Vernon to stay in the running for the
Vernon Club felt hopeful and believed that this was a good Shield. The Haka competition was not for points, however,
foundation for the club to build upon throughout the year there is a lot of pride for the school haka which meant clubs
in order to be in contention for the Shield. were all ready to perform the best in order to win the event.
After a good practice session of the haka, we were able to
Swimming Sports is another big event on the Shand Shield
calendar, with a large proportion of the school taking part

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place first equal in this competition, leaving the club with
bragging rights. The week then finished off with Senior
Monrad Cup where Vernon placed first in the Senior Tug o’
War and Year 11 Aranga Ball, which topped off a successful
week for Vernon Club.

There were some events that the club did not perform
particularly well in, but the boys that took part in them
should still be commended for their hard work and
dedication to the club. Overall, 2019 has been successful for
the‘Green Machine’and we hope that in the future, the club
will continue to see success. We would also like to extend
our gratitude to all the staff involved in the club and their
work throughout the year. A special thanks must go out to
Mr. Vindriis for his diligence and dedication to the club; we
would not have been so fortunate as a club without his work.
Good luck for next year.

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ACADEMIC

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ART

Head of Department: Mrs K. Pfeffer-Marshall (Painting, 2019 saw a good number of students taking Visual or
Visual Art) Digital Art as an option subject throughout the levels.
With the introduction of Digital Art to the junior school in
Staff: Mr W. Docherty (Design, Visual Art), Mrs K. 2017, where students are given the opportunity to focus
Kaandorp (Digital Art, Visual Art), Mrs J. Fogarty on digital art, animation, design and photography, we have
(Photography, Visual Art) seen an influx of students taking Digital Art in the senior
school. As a department, we have found that students are
This year we welcomed back Mrs Fogarty from her time in better equipped with essential skills to then enable them to
Australia and wished Miss Eastmure all the very best for her focus on idea development and creative thinking in senior
maternity leave as she spends time with her son Joseph. Design and Photography. With these changes in the Visual
Arts programme, we are preparing our young men for the
CURRICULUM NEWS ever-changing environment, creating problem solvers, that
Many of the academically intensive tertiary courses, such is: people who have the skills to identify problems and use a
as Medicine at Auckland University, are warning students combination of intuition, creativity and logic to come up with
against developing a narrow academic profile. Due to solutions.
the importance of interpersonal skills and the need for
creative analytical thinking, they wanted students who are REGIONAL TOP ART EXHIBITION
strong academically, but who have also demonstrated a 2018 Level Three Painting student Richie Chen and Design
well-balanced academic pathway. They have advised that students Laurens Morales and Harry Kennedy had their Level
students need to think beyond the sciences and include Three Design folios on display at the Top Art Exhibition at
language rich subjects such as Art History, Classical Studies, Te Manawa earlier in the year. This exhibition is an annual
Māori, French and Japanese as well as the Arts: Visual Art, celebration of the top Secondary School Level Three Visual
Drama and Music. Art portfolios from around the Manawatu.

Harry Kennedy

Richie Chen
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SUPER EIGHT CULTURAL FESTIVAL
In the Visual Art section of the Super Eight Cultural Festival,
Year 11 student Abbas Muhammad-Juma placed second in
the Senior Art section with his Digital Photography piece.
“As a class we have been exploring pattern and photography.
This piece of work is a composite image made up of two photos
I took of The Square in Palmerston North at sunset. For this piece
I was looking at ways to combine repetitive circular shapes and
photography. The best part is the combination of colours; the
pink, red and blue tones really complement eachother against
the mustard yellow background.” - Abbas Muhammad-Juma
UNTITLED FUTURES CREATIVE CONFERENCE
‘Passion Project’ was the focus for this year’s annual art
conference held at the Regent in Palmerston North. With
hundreds of senior Painting, Photography and Design
students from 18 schools from around the region in
attendance, the venue was a sea of creativity. Guest speakers
included the Creative Strategy Director fromWetaWorkshops,
photographer Anne Nobel, artist Michael Tuffery, spray paint
artist Mr. G and local design company Blacksheep Design.The
Palmerston North Boys’High School students who attended
were treated to a diverse range of artistic approaches and
inspirational stories by each of the speakers. The boys left the
art conference with a greater understanding of artistic career
possibilities and a wealth of inspiration for their own work.
“The Māori word for Passion is KAI NGĀKAU which basically
means that a person who makes a living off their passion is a
person who makes a living off the thing that feeds the wellness
of their heart.” – Mr. G

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