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CONFORTARE
April 2013 www.sacredheart.school.nz
Cultural groups Another stellar year A successful term for
record wins at ASB of academic results Sacred Heart College
Polyfest 2013 at all levels of NCEA Cricket
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Contents
College News 3
Special Character 4
Academic News 5
College Sport 6
Performing Arts 9
International News 10
SHC Community 11
Development Foundation 12
Daniel Mahoney (Deputy Head Boy), Principal Jim Dale, Matthew Foote (Head Boy),
In Profile 13 Sean Whitham (Deputy Head Boy)
In Memoriam 14
Old Boys News 15
Our Winning Ways Craft an
Imaginative Future
Greetings to Marist Brothers, parents, students,
Old Boys and friends of the College.
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nce again, I am proud to report continued improvement, achievement and
advancement at our beloved College.
On the cover Many of you will already be aware of the history-making achievements and
successes generated by our highly talented scholars and my dedicated staff.
Ipu Laga’aia, one of the leaders of the
Samoan Group, placed 3rd as Manaia • The College roll is at full capacity with waiting lists at all year levels, particularly in Years
at ASB Polyfest 2013 7 and 9.
• The new 1500-seat Auditorium is scheduled for a formal opening and blessing mid-
September this year.
Thank you to our advertisers. • Planning is already under way for Stage 2: a 250-seat theatre, music suites and a Knowledge
Please support: Centre – a combination of Information Technology, books and research area, archives and
APS Ltd teaching and learning areas.
Fuji Xerox • Academic achievement in NCEA Levels 1, 2 and 3 is at a historical record-breaking high
Initial Hygiene and a record number of Excellence and Merit endorsements have been attained (Academic
Jasmax results for 2012 are chronicled in this edition of Confortare).
Robert Burnes & Associates • Nationally Sacred Heart is achieving at a considerably higher level than all other Decile 8
Spacific Yearbooks schools and single sex boys schools in New Zealand in Levels 1, 2 and 3.
Editorial and advertising enquiries • In sport, we compete, and succeed, locally and nationally in both summer and winter disciplines.
Angela Little For a college of 900 Senior students, we are winning trophies and titles from colleges of
027 487 5048 2,000 to 2,470 boys. We are batting well above our weight. Such is the continued success of
alittle@sacredheart.school.nz our Sports Institute, our highly talented athletes and our dedicated and skilled coaches.
• ‘Sounds in the Open’ – this was a musical extravaganza and a wonderful reflection of our
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rich musical talent at Sacred Heart.
Lyn Luxton
lluxton@sacredheart.school.nz • Polyfest 2013 – all three groups, Kapa Haka, Tongan and Samoan all achieved success at the
09 529 3743 recent 2013 Polyfest. The Fia Fia night was glorious.
• And, best of all, our young Marist men are living their 2013 Pillars of ‘Family Spirit’ and
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‘Loyalty and Pride’. Each Thursday lunchtime sees over 400 boys attending voluntary Mass.
Spacific Yearbooks
St Marcellin is smiling in Heaven!
Published by Yes, the tone of the College is very positive at the moment and the future looks wonderfully
Sacred Heart College bright. However, as my 93-year-old mother would always remind me, “Laddie, pride comes
250 West Tamaki Road before a fall”.
Glendowie, Auckland 1071 In our Marist way, we continue to strive for excellence, to cherish all our young men and to
Ph 09 529 3660 seize every opportunity, now and in the future.
Fax 09 529 3661
Onwards and Upwards
www.sacredheart.school.nz
■■ Mr JA Dale, Principal
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■ CollegeNews
Board of Trustees
Dear Parents and Guardians
T
his is an exciting time for Sacred
Heart College. The school
has moved from strength to
strength since the 1990s and
is now performing to a very high level
nationally, academically and in sport and
has a diverse and wide-ranging cultural
programme.
Several of the long-standing parent
New Staff
trustees of the Board of Trustees have elected not to seek re-election
in 2013. This leaves us with a substantial gap to fill in dealing with the The first day at school can be a
governance of the College over the next three years and into the nerve-racking experience, and
future. The term of the present Board ends and a new Board will take
office on 6 June 2013. not just for the students.
W
The key election dates are as follows:-
hether a new teacher or an old hand, the
• 2 May Nominations open butterflies can still take hold. But I think I
• 16 May Nominations close speak for all the newcomers at Sacred Heart
• 21 May Voting papers sent out College when I say that the powhiri the Kapa
• 30 May Voting closes Haka group performed at the start of term was as calming
• 5 June Counting/Results as it was stirring. Their joyous and beautiful welcome onto
• 6 June New Board of Trustees take office the school grounds and as we entered the Chapel was done
with verve and passion, a credit to the whole school. It was a
I would ask interested parents to put their names forward to
spiritual embrace that enveloped us all.
be parent representatives. Past school Board experience and/or
commercial and business experience are useful but not essential. Once inside the Chapel Mr Jason Renau, on behalf of the
Common sense, an ability to work co-operatively and a commitment tangata whenua, provided the mihi of welcome to new students
to the furtherance of the interests of Sacred Heart College and the and staff. Mr Gus Leger replied on behalf of the manuhiri, giving
goals of the Marist Brothers are vital, however. our thanks for the welcome and support we had been shown.
With speeches from Principal Jim Dale and Year 12 student Ben
Recent Board-driven building initiatives include the Auditorium,
Gatting, we were given insight into the Special Character of
Performing Arts Centre and teacher accommodation, which are seen
Sacred Heart – a family and community who stand firm in the
as important priorities in the new term. All of these projects are
teachings of St Marcellin Champagnat – and how he envisaged
dependent on funding and the approval of the ‘Proprietor’, Sacred
a Catholic and Marist school should be, the Pillars for the year
Heart College Limited, who have taken over responsibility from the
being ‘Family Spirit’ and ‘Loyalty and Pride’.
Marist Brothers in the last year or so. The finances of the College are
in very good order. For myself, I can add only this: after more than a decade
overseas, this was the return home I could never have expected
In closing, I would like to mention three things to parents generally.
but deep down in my soul I know I needed. The pride I felt
The first is Sacred Heart College is not a ‘drop-off and pick-up’ at the
for my country and its rich cultural heritage was one I did not
gate type of school. It is one where traditionally parents are involved
fully appreciate or comprehend until the boys delivered this
in the school community whether as helpers, coaches or volunteers,
symbolic welcome. It was a moment of pure beauty. Sacred
as was so superbly demonstrated at the recent College Fair. It was
Heart has truly brought me home.
heartening to see so many new parents participate and I urge you all
to become involved in some way or another. You will benefit a great ■■ Mrs Rachel Vaughan
deal from this contribution.
The developments made around the College are funded through the
building portion of the invoice you receive from the College each
term. We are not funded in the same way as a State school. We have
to pay for our own infrastructure, which it is why it is so vital for
parents to pay and pay on time. These payments are tax deductible.
Finally, I wish to record my thanks to my fellow trustees who have
indicated they intend to resign at the end of the present term – Dr
Catherine Fisk, Mr Martin Devoy and Ms Anna Friis. They have each
made an immensely valuable contribution to the College and its
students for which I thank them most sincerely.
■■ Mr Brendan Lawler, Chairman of the Board of Trustees
Tangi-Boye Mitchell and Mr Gus Leger
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■ SpecialCHARACTER
Passing on of the Candle
of the College, Dominic addressed the students with eloquence,
congratulating Matthew Foote, Sean Whitham, Daniel Mahoney and
the Prefect body on their leadership roles for the year. He reminded
all of us that we must not forget to do the small things in our lives
that help us work towards our larger goals. After wishing the school
well on its 2013 journey, Matthew Foote spoke to the school for the
first time in his new role of Head Boy for this year. Matthew spoke
from the heart, and told the school how humbled he was to be given
this role. He thanked Dominic for his contribution to the College and
his guidance on what it means to be a Marist man and a leader in our
Dominic Bolton hands candle to Matthew Foote sacred college. Matthew called upon the Year 13 cohort to relish in
the leadership that has been handed to them and to lead the school
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n Friday 15 February, students from Years 11 to13 took following our 2013 Pillars of ‘Family Spirit’ and ‘Loyalty and Pride’.
part in one of the College’s sacred traditions known as The Prefect group then signed and recited their pledge, promising to
the ‘Passing on of the Sacred Heart Candle’, a pivotal uphold the trust that has been placed in them and serve the school
moment in the school’s calendar early in the year. The with humility and simplicity. For the Year 13 group it was a timely
candle not only represents the passing on of leadership from 2012 reminder that this final year would pass by quickly, and it was our job
Head Boy Dominic Bolton to the 2013 Head Boy Matthew Foote, to give back to the school through fulfilling our roles as leaders within
but also the passing on of a legacy of leadership to the Prefect group the College as best as we could through the guidance of Jesus, Mary
and the entire Year 13 cohort who are called to lead the student and Marcellin.
body in the College’s 110th year. Making his last speech as Head Boy ■■ Harry Pye,Year 13
Family Mass and Prefects’ Induction
The Mass began with the usual warm welcome to the community
followed by the Mass readings and the blessing and presentation of
Prefect badges by Fr Berecz and Principal Jim Dale. Parents stood
proudly with their hands on their sons’ shoulders as each boy was
blessed and their badge was pinned upon their lapel. Additionally
at the Mass was a passionate speech from Matthew Foote which
signalled the beginning of his 2013 Head Boy journey. Matthew
spoke from the heart and it was clear to see that he touched the
hearts of everyone present. He spoke about the true meaning of
being a member of the Sacred Heart community, and spoke of what
Alex Deane with his parents being Head Boy for 2013 meant to both him and his family. He then
continued to challenge us all to make the most of our time left at
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unday 17 February was, yet again, another memorable event Sacred Heart and to focus on our Pillars for the year, in the hope of
in the Sacred Heart College calendar, marking the day of creating a positive, vibrant atmosphere for 2013. By the end of the
our annual Family Mass. This is an occasion that never fails speech it was clear he had earned the respect of all present.
to impress, as new and old members were welcomed into The Mass was a wonderful occasion for both the Prefects with their
the Sacred Heart community for 2013. It also provided the 29 families and the new families of our Sacred Heart community, who
Prefects of 2013 to pledge their commitment to the wider Sacred were given an insight into the Special Character of our College.
Heart community as they were officially given their responsibility of
■■ Connor Fitz-Gerald,Year 13
leadership, for what could only lead to a sensational year.
ANZAC Old Boys Memorial Mass: Sunday 12 May 10:00am
We welcome all Old Boys and current families of the College to our Gallipoli 2015 marks the centenary and the birth of a nation.
special ANZAC Old Boys Memorial Mass. Special guests Although our College was only eleven years old four of our best
and members of the Defence Forces will be in sacrificed their lives there. We are looking for information/photos and
attendance. Family members may wear contacts on the following:
medals on the right hand side of a jacket lapel. Private Ralph Guy 2nd Lieutenant Valentine Blake
Corporal Philip Blake Private Lawrence Quirk
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■ AcademicNEWS
Report of the Academic Results from 2012
Sacred Heart College recorded yet another stellar year of academic results.
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he highlights from the 2012 results were at all levels Results for NCEA Level 1 show a 98.6% pass rate, with more than
of NCEA, with record pass rates and endorsement 60% of students gaining either a Merit or Excellence endorsement.
levels. While the number of Scholarship passes (23) At Level 2 the pass rate was 96.7%, with more than 45% achieving
dropped below that of the previous two years, the either a Merit or Excellence endorsement. At Level 3 the pass rate
standout performers were Harry She with six Scholarship passes in was 87%, with more than 40% gaining either a Merit or Excellence
Biology, Mathematics with Statistics, Geography, Physics, Chemistry endorsement. The pass rate for University Entrance was 78.9%, the
and Technology. Also of note was Henry Fitz-Gerald with two best that the College has achieved in three years.
Outstanding Scholarships in Mathematics with Statistics and English. The results at all three levels (University Entrance excepted) are
These two students were recognised by Adam Reeve (‘06), past the best that Sacred Heart has ever achieved: thoroughly deserved
Dux of the College, along with all the other Scholarship recipients results and a reflection of all the hard work put in by both students
and over 100 additional students from Years 11 to 13 at the annual and staff through the course of the year.
Scholars’ Assembly in February.
PROVISIONAL 2012 Dec 8 2012 Boys 2012 Single
SHC 2009 SHC 2010 SHC 2011 2012 National
SHC 2012 Schools Only National Sex Boys
– Participation – Participation – Participation – Participation
– Participation – Participation – Participation – Participation
based based based based
based based based based
Level 1 90.9 91.5 96.7 98.6 77.6 82.7 74.0 83.0
Level 1 with Merit 32.9 35.8 33.1 45.4 35.4 38.6 31.5 37.1
Level 1 with
13.5 15.4 20.8 24.9 15.2 17.3 10.4 12.0
Excellence
Level 2 95.0 92.5 87.5 96.7 82.7 86.0 79.0 84.8
Level 2 with Merit 27.5 26.9 31.8 27.3 23.3 28.0 22.4 25.6
Level 2 with
14.4 10.6 9.7 18.2 9.4 14.4 8.5 10.4
Excellence
Level 3 85.1 82.0 86.3 87.0 75.0 76.0 68.9 74.1
Level 3 with Merit 22.8 22.0 30.2 28.3 24.6 28.0 20.6 21.6
Level 3 with
7.0 14.6 10.3 13.4 8.2 9.8 6.8 8.0
Excellence
University Entrance 80.5 71.3 74.0 78.9 66.0 70.2 59.4 65.7
These results should also be viewed against schools of similar type and as you can see from the table above, the comparisons against all schools by type
are incredibly favourable. This indicates how well the College is doing in this area and highlights the progress made over the last few years.
Of particular note too, are the improvement in results by both Maori
students (at Levels 1 and 2) to 100% and 92.9% respectively and
Pasifika students to 96.3% at Level 1, 94.9% at Level 2, 80% at Level 3
and 60% at University Entrance. It is great to see that the hard work
and effort that have been put in by these students, their families and
the staff are reaping positive results.
As ever the College is very keen to continue to strengthen and
improve on all results, with an ongoing focus on improvement of
the Level 3 results and the percentage of students gaining University
Entrance. In addition, we are striving to raise the number of Maori
and Pasifika students gaining Excellence endorsements, especially at
Level 3. We will also continue to endeavour to gain more Scholarship
passes.
■■ Mr Jason Cornford, Director of the Academic Institute
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Br Richard Dunleavy, Adam Reeve and Principal Jim Dale following the
Scholars’ Assembly
...thoroughly deserved results and a
reflection of all the hard work put in by both students
and staff through the course of the year.
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■ CollegeSPORT
Rowing
It was in early
September 2012 that
the Rowing season
started, when the
weather was far from
warm and sunny but
instead the crews were
regularly subjected to
cold temperatures, rain
and wind. Under 18 Lightweight Four: Sam Archer, Liam Durkin, Harrison Fookes , Oliver Tattersall and
Ben Tyson (cox) with coaches Mr Mike O’Brien and Mr Chris Klaassen
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his was coupled with a huge influx Following one of our crews on the Waikato along with his two deputies Mr Mark Wills
of novice rowers thanks to the River was a special experience to witness and Mr Kevin Kelleher. They made sure that
fantastic successes gained by New first-hand; the pain of the blisters on their the trainings were conducted in an orderly
Zealand crews at the London hands and the exhaustion from using their and safe way, the camp and regattas ran like
Olympics. Rowing was again a desired sport legs in the sprint pieces meant the entire clockwork and the health and well-being of
and the Auckland Rowing Club where we squad felt the improvement in their Rowing. all the rowers was taken care of. One other
train was buzzing with the voices of up to 60 KR1 to KR3 regattas were raced on Lake member of the committee who deserves a
excited boys ready to try their luck on the Karapiro in the beautiful Cambridge, Waipa special mention is Mrs Sally Gatting because
mighty Tamaki River. region; Westlake Cup and the Head of the without her input in the kitchen, the boys
The club went through the months of Harbour regatta on Lake Pupuke on the would not have had the many early-
training on water, early in the mornings and North Shore, North Island Championships morning breakfasts, camp meals or recovery
after school – jostling for position on the (NISSC) and the National Championships packs during regattas. Sally made sure the
ramp with students from other schools, to (Maadi Cup), both at Lake Karapiro this year. powerhouse of the club hummed and kept
the on-land training of erg sessions at school Our best results in the 2012/2013 season us all going.
and the dreaded burpies on the grass! The included medals at the NISSC and at Maadi. One final word about our Rowing Captain
training sessions were ably taken by one of the • 2013 Aon NISSC March 2013: Silver in for 2013, Sean Witham: as one of the
coaches, Chris Klaassen (79), Mike O’Brien, the under 18 novice coxed eight, Bronze Deputy Head Boys at the College, Sean has
Terry Dolan or Brother Terrence. Some of the in the under 15 coxed eight, Bronze in the a very hectic time even without his Rowing
novice crews were coached by our junior under 15 coxed four commitments. But he has led the student
coaches who included Zane Fookes (‘11), body at the club with conviction, pride and
• 2013 Aon Maadi Cup March 2013: Bronze
Nic Schuler (‘12), Liam Bradley (‘09) determination. Congratulations go to Sean
in the under 18 lightweight coxed four,
and Luke Schuler (‘09), to name a few. for his top effort this season.
Bronze in the under 15 coxed eight
The full squad had the summer training The Sacred Heart College Rowing Club To the boys returning in 2014, continue to
camp at Mercer again this year and the itself is a mammoth undertaking and could aim high, work hard and achieve your goals.
summer that was to become one of our not have been successful without its club ■■ Mr Jason Renau, Teacher-in-Charge
driest on record had already set in, which captain for the year Mr Andy Brokenshire,
gave us much on-water training time.
Senior Touch 2013
B
oth the A and B Touch teams six boys on the pitch. The B team eventually The boys finished 6th, having won
qualified for the semi-final stages of won 4-3. two games and lost three. Captained
the Eastern Zone tournament. A scratch team, due to many players having exceptionally well by Trent Harris, the boys
The draw scheduled an all-Sacred other commitments, played the final against gave 100% every game, but were beaten
Heart battle of SHC A v SHC B in the St Kentigern College two days later, losing in the pool rounds by King’s College and
semi-final. In a tight and highly competitive the game 5-1. As the team made the final, Auckland Grammar. They rallied to beat
semi-final, the B team beat the A team in they automatically qualified for the North Wesley College and James Cook High and
drop-off extra time, with three boys having Island Regional finals on Saturday 23 March finally lost a tight 5/6th play-off game 11-12,
been dropped off for each team, leaving only at Avondale racecourse. again to Wesley College.
■■ Mr Chris Edey, Teacher-in-Charge
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■ CollegeSPORT
Water Polo Tennis
Following a very successful trans-Tasman Sacred Heart entered
Water Polo competition in December 2012 a record 11 teams into
where we won the Gold medal against this year’s Auckland
Newington College, Sydney, we began the Secondary School
Auckland competition with confidence – the Tennis competition.
boys ready to take on a new year.
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layed Auckland wide on Saturday
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mornings, this competition continues
owever, the Sacred Heart Premier team members are taking time to find their feet
to grow in strength with over 260
by trying to transfer individual quality into a collective and cohesive atmosphere, a
school teams now involved. Our
critical part of the game. With endless raw talent present throughout the squad,
Premier team once again finished as one
this growing process is one that has had its highs and lows.
of the top-four schools in Auckland and
North Islands proved to be a competition where the Premier team reached levels of are through to the semi-finals in Term 3,
excellence in their play, but didn’t come away with the result they had wished for. During joining St Kentigern, Auckland Grammar and
the first-round pool games, the boys dominated St Kentigern College, Palmerston North Westlake Boys. They were able to finish the
Boys’ High School and Hamilton Boys’ High School, showing great growth as a team and season with a resounding 8-1 win over King’s,
the discipline to put the coach’s plays into practice. Moving into round two they beat showing excellent teamwork. Our newly
King’s College and then conquered Rangitoto College, which they drew to previously in promoted Senior A2 team struggled results
the Auckland competition. wise in this grade but played some very
After a long three days of Water Polo the boys lined up against Auckland Grammar in the competitive matches. Senior teams SHC
semi-final. An unpredictable team, Grammar fought hard in the later stages of the game 3, 4, and 5 all performed strongly in their
working back through overtime and taking over the lead, to steal the win. Disappointed respective grades. In the Intermediate grades
but not disheartened, the boys fired up and dominated Rangitoto in the 3rd and 4th play- our A1 team faced tough opposition but is
offs to win Bronze. All in all the result was not what was desired, but the quality of play a young and developing team. Intermediate
and the potential that has been sighted within this team is exciting. Special mention must SHC 2 is currently unbeaten and teams SHC
go to Ben Casey who received Most Outstanding Player for the tournament. 3 and SHC 4 have been competitive. Our
The Premier team came back from this to have a resounding win over Westlake Boys Junior A1 team has seen some excellent
High School to take the Auckland Championship title. This will set them up well going match play from captain Dominic David, and
into the NZSS Champs in Wellington in the April school holidays. Junior East has seen a number of players
The Senior B Red team deserves a special mention for their unbeaten record in the new to the game take the court.
season, playing exceptionally on many occasions as well as providing solid and effective In the annual Auckland Secondary Schools
contributions to the Premier team each week. Congratulations, to Senior B Red and Blue Championships, Sacred Heart was
who won their respective Auckland competition finals. competitive, making three quarter-finals and
The Junior teams have had a more condensed approach to the year as they have been three semi-finals, but the three setters did
participating in a series of one-day tournaments that occur at both King’s College not go our way!
and Sacred Heart College. Allocating three teams for these tournaments allowed full Players are encouraged to enter the popular
participation and a variety of combinations for excellent quality of play. The three teams Winter Satellite series at Scarbro for further
have all had significant wins, showing great priomise for later this year. match play.
■■ Mr Andrew Illman, Teacher-in-Charge ■■ Mrs Tracy Purcell, Teacher-in-Charge
George Grbich
Sacred Heart Premier Water Polo team, Auckland Champions
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■ CollegeSPORT
Cricket
Term 1 has been a successful time for Cricket at Sacred Heart College.
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e have stamped our mark The success of the 1st XI was made possible possible by staff and parents all giving their
as one of the top-four by the growing strength of the development time to ensure quality Cricket experiences
Premier sides in Auckland, sides, namely the 2nd XI and the Colts. for our students.
we have had a Colts’ side The 2nd XI has had a strong season under Another feature of the Cricket programme
represent Auckland in the Nationals, and the leadership and experience of Cory has been the emergence of a Wednesday
lastly we have competed well across the Larsen. The 2nd XI is comfortably positioned T20 competition. Sacred Heart entered
board in grade Cricket. in the top half of its competition, giving the teams in three grades, Senior, Intermediate
The 1st XI started its season with a bang team the opportunity to achieve their goal and Junior. This competition has opened up
in the Auckland T20 competition; the side of winning the Premier C grade. Cricket for those with a social interest in the
recorded upset victories over Mt Albert The Colts has had a strong season, only sport and has been much enjoyed.
Grammar and Westlake Boys High School. losing one match to Auckland Grammar. The ■■ Mr Campbell McLaughlin,
We progressed through to the final, only to highlight of its season was the opportunity Teacher-in-Charge
narrowly lose the silverware to Auckland to compete in the Nationals; having earned
Grammar. its place by winning the Auckland Year 9
The regular season presented the 1st XI tournament in Term 4, 2012. Unfortunately
with the task of making the top six. The the team was not able to bring home the
highlight of the one-day competition was national title; however, to compete in a
Glenn Phillips double century against St national tournament is an achievement in
Peter’s College. Sacred Heart finished in 2nd itself, and one that we hope to repeat.
place in the pool behind Westlake putting Grade Cricket has also been successful with
our side amongst the best six teams in the Senior As, Junior As and the Junior A2
Auckland for the two-day competition. Thus sides all achieving a high success rate with
far we are sitting mid-table after two rounds. their Saturday fixtures. This has been made
Glenn Phillips
Athletics
A Sizzling Summer of Records for Sacred Heart’s Athletes.
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t has been a sensational summer for the Hunter Curran, Sheldon Tovio, Martin White our team returned with 22 medals (seven
Athletics team, with record medals and and Brett Farrell – showed future promise Gold, eight Silver and seven Bronze). It would
outstanding performances. The 2012 finale with a win in the 4x100m. Dalton Coppins be fair to say that the Sacred Heart team were
was the New Zealand Secondary Schools also showed real class in winning the Senior the stars of the meet. Brett Farrell broke the
Champs in Dunedin. A team of 20 Sacred 200m. Silver medals went to Henry Boyhan school record in winning the Intermediate
Heart boys travelled south and picked up a in the Senior Boys’ 400m, Martin White in Boys’ 100m, and he picked up the double
record nine medals (three Gold, four Silver, the Junior Boys’ long jump, Brett Farrell Junior with the 200m. Bailey Stewart pipped Henry
two Bronze). Our Senior 4x400m team of Boys’ 200m and the Junior Boys’ 4x400m Boyhan at the line for Gold and Silver in the
Jonny Goosman, Alex Beddoes, Bailey Stewart relay team. Martin and Brett also picked up Senior Boys’ 400m and again our Senior Boys’
and Henry Boyhan set the second fastest Bronzes in the Junior Boys’ triple jump and 4x400m team dominated.
time ever for their Gold in the final event 100m respectively. A total of nine Sacred A team of 15 Sacred Heart boys were then
of the meet, whilst our Junior sprinters – Heart College records were broken, some selected (10 travelled) to represent Auckland
repeatedly, with Martin at the NISS meet in Masterton on 8 and 9
White’s long jump April. A total of 12 medals (nine individual
of 6.45m breaking a and three as part of relay teams) were won
school record that had by our boys for the Auckland team. Bailey
stood since 1945. Stewart was a standout – a Gold, two Silvers
This year has proved and a Bronze – whilst Alex Beddoes re-broke
to be a continuation of his own school 400m record (1:54.65) and
fantastic performances. Sheldon Tovio beat his own school discus
A record number record (49.77m). The team is very well set
qualified through to for another top showing at the nationals in
the Greater Auckland Hamilton, December 2013.
NZSS Champs medal winners
Regional Champs and ■■ Mr Rhys Taucher, Teacher-in-Charge
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■ PerformingARTS
Historical Win at Polyfest
ASB Polyfest 2013 saw our Tongan Cultural Group record a historical win
taking out the Mako and Ma’ulu’ulu sections of the competition.
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his year the competition was giving placed us 3rd in Whakawatea, Waiata
heightened by making the Tira, Kakahu Tane, Te Reo and Poi sections
Ma’ulu’ulu dance compulsory; and 3rd overall, which means moving up to
consequently, it was the most Division 2 in 2014!
contested section with 15 schools vying for The student leaders Daniel Patea, Ipu
the top prize. Our boys demonstrated on Laga’aia, Luke Castle and Elijah Leafa, ably
the day what they were truly capable of and led the Samoan group which ranged from
performed with much intensity and pride Years 7 to 13 students. We were blessed to
in front of their peers and the huge crowd. have Mr Keneti Muaiava as our tutor again
The composition, together with the boys’ this year; his passion for traditional dance, his
performance, proved too good for other expertise with choreography and his skills Tongan performers
powerhouses on the Tongan stage, so much in writing songs gave the group a huge lift.
so that the judges gave our boys a standing Sacred Heart was placed 3rd as Manaia –
ovation as they walked off the stage! And to Ipu Laga’aia, 3rd in Taualuga and 1st in Best
reiterate the words of Br Marcel Malie! Malie! Behaved School. Fa’amalo to all the students
The Kapa Haka group section contained 24 in the group; they achieved well and gave the
schools all aiming to progress to Division 2. College a very strong base to continue the
The group was made up of 30 boys ranging group going into 2014.
in age from 11 to 18, led by Tangi-Boye All of our cultural groups would like to thank
Mitchell and Cole Garrick. The Kapa Haka their tutors, parents, staff and friends for the
section had seven different songs with outstanding support, expertise and passion
judging for songs, costuming and te reo. they give to the boys in helping them
The boys’ performance was outstanding, prepare and perform in their respective
lifting their bracket to perform exceptionally cultural groups.
well. Being the only boys to poi in the
■■ Mr Jason Renua, Dr ‘Ema Wolfgramm-
competition bought the house down. Prize- Kapa Haka
Foliaki and Mrs Mel Ross
Sounds in the Open
O
n a clear, balmy summer’s Our Senior Concert Band opened the all the other people who freely gave their
evening on Saturday 23 concert in a grand manner. The stand out time, energy and enthusiasm to make such a
February, the first Sounds in items were too numerous to mention but musical night possible.
the Open concert was held in returning Old Boys Mike Chunn (‘70) People danced, sang, soaked up the music,
the garden surroundings of the Upper Quad, and Citizen Band, all made up of past Sacred enjoyed a picnic dinner and left the two-
with music ranging from opera through to Heart students from the Chunn and Clark hour concert on an absolute musical high,
reggae. The concert was held to raise funds families, Massad Barakat-Devine (‘11) dancing off into the sunset to the reggae
for the Senior Concert Band’s trip to Palm and Jacob O’Callaghan (‘12) were sounds of Sweet Release. The general
Springs High School, California, in September. hugely popular, as were our reggae band of consensus is that it must happen again!
Palm Springs High School is one of the top present and past students Sweet Release.
■■ Mrs Fiona Ferens, Head of Department
10 band schools in the United States. Huge applause was given to all our bands
The music showcased the performing talent and soloists and I think the audience could
of current music staff, and present and past have listened to the opera, Rikki Dobbs,
students. With the wonderful help from Jack Larsen and our other school bands
some of the Senior Concert Band’s parents, all over again. As MC, I had my eye on the
the audience were well supplied with food, diminishing daylight and needed to cut short
drink and a fantastic choice of 10 different the number of encores we could have!
raffle prizes. Special thanks must go to Mike Chunn and
The Sacred Heart College banner, draped his family, to Lilia Carpinelli (soprano) and
proudly on the front of the stair platform’s her concert pianist husband Matteo Napoli,
balustrade, set an exciting scene for an Cameron Barclay (tenor), Helen Hyndman
exceptional musical night. and to our sound boys Jack Bryant (‘11)
and Kieren Liddington (‘12) and to
Confortare April 2013 | 9
■ InternationalNEWS
International Connections
Each year, we welcome international students from all over the world to
study at Sacred Heart College.
O
ne might ask how we attract these students as there student applications, and provide promotional information in their
seem to be so many options for them to choose from, marketing campaigns and activities. If they begin to market a school
not only the schools in New Zealand, but also schools in a particular region, chances are that many other agencies in the
in the USA, UK, Australia and Canada. The fact is the region will want to work with that school as well. Sacred Heart has
establishment of international connections plays a very important seen this happen in certain countries. A good example (as shown in
role in recruiting these students, and very often it all comes down to the picture below) is JJL Overseas Education Consulting Ltd, a large
relationships with the recruitment agents in the many markets from recruitment agency in China with nearly 15% market share in the
which we draw our international students. number of students coming to New Zealand. They have over 30
Establishing contacts and connections doesn’t happen overnight, branch offices nationwide and are very dominant in the marketplace.
naturally: it can take five or six months just to begin building a This company also has connections with many smaller local agencies
relationship with an agent. Attending overseas education fairs, expos that work with them as sub-agents, therefore giving schools like
and workshops set up by various organisations is a good starting Sacred Heart access to a huge network of consultants without the
point in getting people to know you and your school, and then you burden of managing all of them directly.
build up the leads from there. ■■ Mr Ting Xu, Director of International Students
With intensive competition from other New Zealand schools,
and schools from all over the world, a school like Sacred Heart
can face huge challenges in recruiting students. Therefore, for us,
personal connections are becoming even more valuable as it is these
connections that make people confident to work with us. These
relationships enable the agents to understand more about Sacred
Heart and how they can promote us, and also help us to select the
most suitable students for our College.
Another way a school can stand out is to form partnerships with
larger agencies that can help us lift our profile. Not only do these
larger agencies have the reach and influence in the market, but they
also have the resources to invest in admissions systems to manage
10 | Confortare April 2013■ SHCCOMMUNITY
Sacred Heart College Fair, 2013
Over the years, the annual Fair has been blessed with good weather. It
only seems to rain on this occasion once in every 8 to 10 years.
B
ut when it does, crowds halve and the takings can be down from the community spirit, fun and generosity had by all who helped
by up to 40%. So with the Fair on St Patrick’s Day this year, and attended. The 2013 Fair involved many new (or nearly new) stall
the driest summer in 60 years was interrupted with typical managers and parents joining with the old hands to make the Fair
Irish summer weather – rain! happen. The rain and conditions tested many of the things that were
At 6 o’clock on Sunday morning Plan B was put into action. Some in place to run the Fair. Although many of the helpers were cold and
stalls were cancelled, the layout was rearranged and marquees were wet (especially those helping with the parking on the far reaches of the
rapidly moved around to provide protection for the relocated quick- fields), the overwhelming feeling after the Fair was: well, if we can do
fire option. The outdoor music programme was trimmed and moved this well and cope in these conditions things are looking very good for
indoors and the Old Boys’ Lounge became the centre of much of future years.
the activity. On behalf of the school we would like to thank the hard-working Fair
Yet in spite of the rain and the reduced crowds, the Fair was once committee, stall managers, parent helpers, Senior students, staff and
more a successful day for the Sacred Heart College community. others involved in the preparation, set-up, running of and clean-up of
As expected, the overall takings were down – to just over $90,000, the Fair. Roll on 2014!
with a profit of approximately $60,000 – but this doesn’t diminish ■■ Mr Greg Devine, 2013 Fair Committee
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Confortare April 2013 | 11■ DevelopmentFOUNDATION
Philanthropy – the Guardian of our Future
“It takes a noble person to plant a seed for a tree that will one day provide
shade to those whom they may never meet.” – Dr D Elton Trueblood
P Development Office Changes
hilanthropy has typically been considered the province of
millionaires and billionaires. However, it was once noted that
philanthropy is an expression of that part of ourselves that Over the past six months, the Development Office has worked hard
cares and believes in the potential for change. It’s a personal to prepare for the exciting challenges ahead. We have undertaken a
expression that every single person is capable of. An action of review and upgrade of our database and as a consequence the next
uplifting philanthropy is not only contributing, but sharing the value of three months will see us updating the data to make it current and
how, together, we can make a difference. reflective of the history of past students of Sacred Heart.
Sacred Heart College has been blessed in the past with a vibrant • Ms Lyn Luxton is responsible for management of our database,
community that provided for its future development and the administration of the Development Office, liaison with Old Boys,
protection of its values and standards. The baton has now passed to management of the Annual Giving Programme, sponsorship and assisting
us to ensure growth and stability for future generations. in the Endowment and Capital campaigns as they are developed.
• In addition to her role as the school’s Communications Manager,
Auditorium Update Mrs Angela Little is welcomed on board as Advancement Manager.
She will be involved in the Endowment and Capital campaigns.
The building progress since the summer break has seen big changes • Ms Katie Fitzpatrick has also joined us and will be responsible for
and the project has now taken on its own distinctive look and shape. fundraising events and functions.
Completion of the Auditorium is due in late September 2013.
■■ Mr Paul Greaney, Development Foundation Chairman
Last Riot in the Old
A Star is Born School Block
The very final concert in the old school hall to make
This year launches our annual Star Gala. way for the new Performing Arts Centre.
An evening of fine dining, wines, entertainment and more. Many of Sacreds Legendary artists will be performing.
Tickets will be limited There’s one good concert left in her and this is it.
Save the date: Saturday 10 August Save the date: Saturday 19 October
More details to follow! More details to follow!
12 | Confortare April 2013■ InPROFILE
Tribute to a Friend
Henare Tuhakaraina
H
enare Tuhakaraina (Henry Tu) began at Sacred Heart
College in 1966, a shy Maori boy from Te Puna, near
Tauranga. When he left in 1970 he was, undoubtedly, the
outstanding sportsman of his era.
• Sacred Heart College Junior, Intermediate and Senior Shot Put and
Discus Champion and record holder from 1966 to 1970
• Auckland Secondary Schools Champion and record holder
• 1st XV 1968 to 1970 and Auckland Secondary School
Representative 1970
• Maori All Black 1973
In early December 2012, a group of Henry’s college friends organised
a trophy to donate to Sacred Heart to memorialise the fine sporting
achievements of the best all-round athlete of their years at the
College. The trophy was presented to Henry at his home in Te Puna.
He was thrilled and looked forward to presenting the trophy back to
Sacred Heart at the 2013 Twilight Athletics. The trophy read:
THE HENARE TUHAKARAINA TROPHY
For Most Improved Field Events Athlete
a former Marist Brother at Sacred Heart from 1970 to 1977 also
Henry died on 12 February 2013, one week before he was due to spoke on behalf of the Brothers and the Sacred Heart connection.
present his trophy to his beloved school. When the service concluded, under the request from Mrs
At the funeral a deafening, poignant and heartfelt 100-person haka Tuhakaraina (Henry’s mother) the marae dispensed with protocol
farewelled our friend Henry as he was carried to his resting place and invited the Sacred Heart contingent to carry Henry off the
in the Te Puna cemetery near Tauranga. Nine of his Sacred Heart marae to whanau waiting outside, for the walk to the cemetery.
classmates and 1st XV comrades attended: Chris Rejthar (‘69), Henry was buried with his wife who had died three years earlier.
Peter Fahey (‘70) (Henry’s 1st XV captains in 1969 and 1970 After the graveside service we returned to the marae dining hall and a
respectively), Kevin Mulhern (‘70), Barry Were (‘70), sumptuously prepared meal. Once again Sacred Heart replied to the
Tony McKenna (‘68), Terry O’Sullivan (‘69), Dave Stewart speakers and Chris Rejthar led us in a Tutanekai shout as a final farewell.
(‘70), Lawrence (LJ) Murray (‘69) and Simon Downey (‘70) Henry had heard this shout many times before as he did ‘battle’ for his
(Henry’s 1st XV locking partner in 1970). College on the numerous 1st XV fields around Auckland.
The service was conducted on the Poututerangi Marae, Te Puna. Tony Henry would have been thrilled at the care and respect of his Sacred
McKenna, wearing his Sacred Heart blazer and tie, spoke on behalf of Heart mates. It was a great send-off and his whanau were effusive in
the Sacred Heart contingent. Holding aloft the Henare Tuhakaraina thanking us for our contribution. This was the Marist spirit at its best.
Trophy, mourners were reminded of Henry’s sporting achievements
Rest well, Henare.
and of his characteristic, endearing quality of humility. Condolences
were given from other Sacred Heart friends particularly those of the ■■ Mr Tony McKenna
Marist Brothers resident at the College who still remember Henry
after 40-plus years: Brothers Michael (Henry’s 1st XV coach),
Richard (‘46), Peter Bernard and Marcel (‘55). Father Frank Eggleton,
❝Henare Tuhakaraina (Henry TU)
began at Sacred Heart College
in 1966, a shy Maori boy
from Te Puna, near Tauranga.
When he left in 1970 he was,
❞
undoubtedly, the outstanding
sportsman of his era.
Confortare April 2013 | 13■ InMEMORIAM
Sergeant Noel Francis Johnson
Sergeant Noel Johnson would have found the locality of Sacred Heart
College today very convenient as he hailed from St Heliers.
B
orn in April 1919, Noel was the word was received through the Red Cross,
eldest son of George and Mary that he had died in a German hospital camp
Johnson. He attended Sacred Heart at Salonika on 17 April 1941.
from 1933 to 1966. At Phaleron Commonwealth cemetery
Noel enlisted in the 1st Echelon and sailed just outside Athens, Sergeant Noel Johnson
to Egypt in January 1940. His unit, the 26th is buried. His resting place is tranquil and
Battery of the 4th Field Artillery, took a one can look across the coast road to the
prominent part in preparatory work for sparkling Aegean Sea. He is buried with four
the Libyan campaign and Noel became a other Sacred Heart young men who died
gunnery instructor. He saw active service within the same week. Noel died the day
in the Western Desert and then went to before his 22nd birthday.
Greece. He was in the thick of fierce fighting Noel Francis Johnson’s family have
in April 1941 and at the Rapane Pass the remembered him and have visited his grave
artillery covered the retreat of the infantry. over the intervening years. In 2012, young
It was here that a cousin of Noel’s saw and men of Sacred Heart also stood on that
spoke to him. He said that Noel’s gun was sacred ground and prayed for him and
the last one in action covering the retreat, honoured all who gave their lives. For these
with the German tanks only a few hundred young men, it was a humbling and poignant
yards away. From that point nothing was experience.
heard of Noel. He was apparently wounded,
Confortare est Vir
but information was slow to arrive. No
confirmation of his whereabouts came until ■■ Mrs Margaret Graham
14 | Confortare April 2013■ OldBOYS
News of Old Boys
Ben AFEAKI (’05) is one of the top props Not too far behind Stephen is Milan Paul TURNEY (’76) lives in Gloucestershire,
in the Super 15. He is heading towards All MRKUSICH (’41) (ONZM) who celebrates UK. James CASEY (’76) Paul’s old classmate,
Black selection this year. his 88th birthday in April. Milan is a famous visited him recently. Paul specialises in the
Carl ALEXANDER (’12) is working in artist and has exhibited around the world. archival storing of old music recordings, films
the hospitality industry while he awaits an Stretan dodendan to you both. and speeches in digital format.
opportunity to join the New Zealand Police. Bill McENTEE (’71) has sold his hire
Alex DALE (’95), son of SHCOBA business to an Australian company. Bill has
Committee man Mike DALE (’62), is always supported the College with hire
travelling to Canada to get married in July. equipment.
A number of Old Boys will be making the Kerry MORLEY (’63) recently sold his
trip north. The couple will settle in Auckland home in Ponsonby and is moving to the
where Alex is a builder. Tauranga area. Kerry is a past President of
Henry FITZ-GERALD (’12) is studying Law the SHCOBA and a current Committee
Paul Turney at work
and Commerce at Otago University this member. We wish Kerry and Sue good luck
with the transition. Paul WYATT (’66) is busy with his panel
year. Henry says it’s cold, but is enjoying life and paint supply company he set up and
as a scarfie. Michael MURRAY (’80) was appointed manages. When not working, Paul is a regular
Anthony FUNG (’97) is an architect and in October 2012 as Branch Director for golfer.
living in Hong Kong. He called into the Crombie Lockwood Insurance Broker’s new
Auckland East branch. Roy WYATT (’42) ex SHCOBA President, is
College a few weeks back and bought 24 a resident of the Edmund Hillary Retirement
Old Boys’ ties for his Old Boy colleagues Tim PAYNE (’11) played for the All Whites Village in Ellerslie. Roy has been a great
in Hong Kong. The ties will be worn at a in the 2-1 win against New Caledonia, and supporter of the College and the Brothers.
wedding there in June. Now that is the true scored two goals in the 2-0 win against the
Confortare esto vir spirit.! Solomon Islands in the Oceania qualifier. Old Boys playing in the Super 15
Neilsen VAROY (’08) was 1st in the 50m • Ben AFEAKI (’05) Chiefs
freestyle and 3rd in the 100m freestyle at • James BROADHURST (’02) Hurricanes
the recent New Zealand State swimming • Ronald RAYMAAKERS (’08) and Sean
champs. POLWART (’08) Blues
Nicholas O’CONNELL (’12) is studying • James KING (’05) Rebels
for a Bachelor of Commerce at Otago • Jordan TAUFUA (‘10) Crusaders
University. Nick will continue to play rugby.
Old Boy playing for the Warriors
Tom O’DONNELL (’42) CBE, MD (NZ), • Carlos TUIMAVAVE (’07)
Old Boys: Kerry Plamus and Alex Fung with FRACP, FRCP (Lond) is a Life Member of
Rob Pepping (Deputy Principal) the SHCOBA. Tom is a regular attender at Junior Warriors
Josh HAWKINS (’11) consistently lowers his Sacred Heart’s Wellington functions and • Solomone KATA (’12), Trent BISHOP
New Zealand 110m hurdles record. annual reunions. He remains interested in (’10), Michael YOUNG (’10)
the impressive continuing developments at
William HICKEY (’01) was an excellent the College and the successes achieved. Reunion Dates
toastmaster at an Auckland wedding recently.
Peter O’GARA (’49) recently visited the • Hamilton, Friday 10 May, Tony McKenna
When he is not entertaining wedding guests
College. He operates his engineering • Dargaville, Friday 24 May, Jon Matich
with his eloquent and humorous discourse,
company O’Gara Engineering in East Tamaki. • Paeroa, Friday 21 June, Willie Lynch
he is busy valuing commercial properties for
Peter specialises in making aeroplane parts. • New Plymouth, Sunday 7 July,
Jones Lang LaSalle in Auckland. Other Old
When not working he enjoys playing Alan Crowley
Boys attending the function were: Auckland
the trombone for several bands. Peter • Napier, Sunday 11 August, David Pryor
builder Wayne ASHFORD (’95), Sydney
has some great stories of Sacred Heart, • Wellington, Wednesday 11 September,
pharmaceutical company executive Scott
especially when he would be late for class John Irwin
ARCHIBALD (’02) and father of the groom
after exercising race horses at Ellerslie race • Whakatane, Friday 4 October,
Kerry PLAMUS (’62).
track before school. His son Jason (’86) Gerry Bradley
Alex HOUGHTON (’91) and Athol now lives in Wales and has won several UK • Whangarei, Thursday 24 October,
OWENS (’67) are partners with the bodybuilding competitions. Vince Stead
Auckland accountancy company Blackmore • Kaitaia, Friday 25 October, Percy Erceg
Virtue and Owens. Alex SNEDDEN (’07), who has Downs
• Pukekohe, Friday 8 November,
Syndrome, recently addressed a conference
Stephen JELICICH (’42) co-founder Bob Kriletich
at the United Nations. Alex is the son of
of JASMAD (now JASMAX Architects) • Rotorua, Friday 29 November,
Garry SNEDDEN (’73) and grandson of
celebrated his 90th birthday early this year. Graeme Dennett
Tim SNEDDEN (’46).
Stephen is very active and follows Sacred • Auckland, Christchurch and Dunedin, TBA
Heart’s happenings with interest.
Confortare April 2013 | 15Obituaries Arthur (Bruce) BECKETT (’57) d. 4/4/13 in Tauranga after a long illness. He was a great supporter of the College and organised several successful reunions in Tauranga. He attended this year’s reunion in Tauranga, and was looking forward to some new projects he had initiated. Sadly he will not see them come to fruition. Brother of Des (’58). William Roland (Rowlie) FERGUSON (‘42) d. 6/4/13 suddenly at his home in Waihi aged 87. Father of Jeremy (‘87) brother of James (‘50), Rowlie worked as a bank manager. Buried after a Requiem Mass at St Josephs’ Waihi. Des LEAR (’62) d. 20/2/13, at Wairoa. A member of the1st XV and 1st XI. Des was a structural engineer and worked on big construction sites around New Zealand. Brother of Mike (’63) and father of Shaun (’87). Tadek MAZUR (’49) d. at Mercy Parklands. Tadek was a Polish war orphan and refugee who came to New Zealand in 1944. On the exodus to NZ he met his lifelong friend Dr George SURYNT (’49) in Persia. They attended Sacred Heart together. To help improve his English, Tadek was taken in by Dave (’55) and Paul (’58) HARROP’s family. He became an accountant and set up a successful accountancy business in South Auckland. He was involved in many community projects and initiated the setting up of the local hospice. John Mervyn MULLANY (’55) d. 1/1/13. John was an accountant and had lived and worked in Te Puke. John Patrick MOLLOY (’44) d. 25/2/13. Originally from Ponsonby, worked as an office clerk, and settled on the North Shore. Desmond Whishaw O’BRIEN (’41) d. 4/6/12. 2nd NZ Ex Force. 1st XV member, and played hooker for Marist. Des was a teacher all his working life at Panguru High School. He retired to the North Shore, where he died. Father of Peter (’71). Denis Michael O’CONNELL (’48) d. 22/7/11 in Adelaide. He gained a degree in resource management and worked with Adelaide and Singapore universities. Not long before his death he visited the College and was very impressed with what he saw. Peter O’HAGAN (’60) d. 12/3/13 in Sydney. Peter started work as an architect and later became curator of Kemp House, Kerikeri and Highwic House, Newmarket. He became a renowned artist commissioned by the Veuve Clicquot winery in France. He travelled extensively, painting in European countries. He moved to Australia where he lost his house and studio in a Canberra bushfire. He settled in Sydney. Patrick Paul SCHOLLUM (’00) d. 18/1/13 suddenly, aged 27years. He lived on the North Shore. Reegan STANNERS (’09) d. 17/3/13, suddenly in Dunedin where he was studying at Otago University. Reegan was a popular boarder who came from Taranaki. A prayer vigil was held in the College Chapel. The burial was at Papakura where a very large number of Reegan’s contemporaries performed a wonderful rendition of the College Haka. Henry (Tu) TUHAKARAINA (’70) d. 12/2/2013 at Tauranga Hospital after a long illness. Henry was a gentle giant and was a member of the 1st XV and still holds the Junior Shot-put record he set in 1967. He went on to become a Maori All Black. Phillip WITHY (’66) d. 9/1/13. He was a member of the 1st XV, and a boarder from Whakatane. Phil farmed in the Bay of Plenty and was keen on writing and playing music. John Joseph WYATT (’66) d. 5/3/13. Son of Roy (’42) and brother of Paul (’68) and the late Kevin (’71). John recently sold his East Tamaki paint and panel business due to health issues. He retired to Rangiora to live with his son, but unfortunately succumbed to his illness. Supporters Club looking forward to another big year! The Sacred Heart Rugby Supporters Club was launched in 2011 to help keep the famous dark blue, light blue and red playing strip to the forefront of schoolboy rugby. Over 90 members have since joined the Supporters Club including Old Boys, college staff, current parents, students and friends of the College. As well as enjoying 1st XV after-match celebrations in the ‘club rooms’ (aka staff room), special events, prize draws and members gifts, the SHC Rugby Supporters Club also makes a financial contribution to the purchase of school rugby equipment and coaching resources for the benefit of all College teams. To date the club has purchased a new scrum machine as well as iPads and coaching software. We’re looking forward to another exciting year with five home games as well as two matches televised ’live’ on The Rugby Channel. If you’d like to join the SHC Rugby Supporters Club in 2013 contact grantwilson@xtra.co.nz or kelsen.butler@sportsinc.co.nz. stop press – 1st XV squad pre-season results • Wins over Rotorua Boys High School and Wesley College • Winners of 2013 Marist Quadrangular Tournament
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