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the bulletin December 2015
The Magazine of the Nelson College Community
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Message from the Headmaster $1.5 Million Commerce Building
Tena koutou katoa Dr Nick Smith officially opened the new $1.5
Indicators of Progress million Commerce building at the start of Term
Three. The building has three teaching classrooms,
Over the last year the College has shown significant progress in a number of infrastructure areas
a leadership space and two meeting spaces where
• In 2014 the College recorded an operating surplus of $86,000 with positive cash flow of $216,000. The projected students can meet with their mentors or hold
YTD for 2015 shows the College producing a surplus of over $250,000 from its Commercial divisions (this will
allow us to begin the first stage of the re-development of Boarding ie the refurbishment of the Barnicoat Hostel.) business meetings.
• The Ministry funded student Roll has grown by 3% over the last 2 years and now stands at 1095. In addition the Dr Smith said it would be a nest for entrepreneurs
Preparatory school has a full roll (116) and we have 62 International fee paying students. who will go out and create success for both Nelson
• The Trust Foundation has funds of $1.3 million + (Preserved Capital Fund + Individual Donor Funds) and New Zealand commercially
The College remains in good heart with its overall performance endorsed by the Education Review office in 2012
awarding us a 4/5 year review cycle acknowledging the quality of our improvements, and our commitment to robust Later in the term a Kickstarter campaign was
and critical self-review. started to raise some capital and fit the building out.
We look forward to their next visit which will be in June next year and this visit will coincide with the review of the It was a success! To find out more on this campaign
Preparatory school. and the new modern learning environment visit:
Academic Performance h t t p s:// w w w. k i c k s t a r t e r.c o m /
The boys continue to perform well above the National averages in all areas of academic attainment including NCEA, projects/1341838401/nelson-college-business-
Trade Qualifications, Scholarship and Cambridge Examinations. school
In particular the broad achievement benchmark targets set by the Minister for all NZ schools for 2017 have already been
attained or are close to being achieved.
1. Core MOE National Targets for all Students
• By 2017 that 85% of all NZ students will leave school with a minimum NCEA Level 2 Certificate.
Nelson College (2014)- 89% NZE and 75% Maori of leavers exited school with a Level Two certificate WW1 Commemorative Assemblies
• By 2017 that the majority of students will remain at school until they are 17 - (Retention % Yr9 to Yr13) Contents
Nelson College (2014) - 92% NZE and 93% Maori remained at school until they were 17.
2 From the Headmaster
2. Scholarship
17 Scholarships gained in 2013 and 2014 (with a National Subject Scholar - Biology in 2013) Report on the year at Nelson
3. Trades / ITO's Qualifications College
Courses include Building & Construction, Automotive-Mechanical/Industrial Engineering,
Design Metal & Wood, & Electronics. In 2014 a total of 331 students (24 Girls) achieved an average pass rate of 89%. 3-5 Nelson College
I must thank the many Old Boys who have contributed financially and with their direct expertise to the academic life of Stories and Photos on the Year
the College in the past 12 months, in particular at Nelson College
• John & Sir Geoffrey Palmer and the contribution from the Palmer fund, which supports the Teaching staff
professional development programme. 6 Old Boys' Association News
• The Lamb Family, which supports Environmental Education courses. Organ Fundraising Update
• All Old Boys (and Community members) who have contributed to the Kickstarter fundraising campaign for our
new Commerce, Business and Innovation initiatives. Scriptorium/Nelson College
Photo courtesy of The Nelson Mail
Co-Curricula Performance Museum
Standing in respectful silence, 1150 boys remembered their school's
In 2014/2015 Nelson College students have continued to achieve success nationally and been selected for international 7 The Way We Were-
honours see full list pages 4 and 5. forerunners at the first of 13 commemorative assemblies in 2015 to mark the
Reflections on the Past 100-year anniversaries of the deaths of its Old Boys in World War 1.
Special Project
The Formation of the Nelson College Commercial Divisions 2016-2021 and Boarding Re-Development
8-10 Old Boys' News
As Headmaster I am pleased to announce progress on the most important infrastructure project in the last 80 years
11 Good Sports
Young Enterprise Scheme
Editor: Gina Fletcher of our history.
The Bulletin is published by Anchor • Work will begin on the Barnicoat refurbishment in early November 2015 and be completed by May 2016. News and photos on Old Boys
Print, Nelson • In June 2016 the Board of Trustees will be implementing a timeline for the refurbishment of Fell House, this would
then complete the modernisation and restructuring for High school age boarders at Nelson College consolidating
achieving in a variety of sports
them into two hostels. Olympic Glory
• This will be followed by the development of the Rutherford Hostel into the Rutherford Preparatory school, with
associated Prep aged Boarding facilties. 12 We Will Remember Them
• The College has completed it's 5 year Strategic Plan for its Commercial Divisions (this can be viewed on our
website) 13 Old Boys In the Forces
A fundraising/support flyer has already been sent to Old Boys and we continue to welcome any support for this three 14 Nelson College Trust
stage project which will take place over the next 5-7 years
It will ultimately involve the College borrowing and investing upwards of $7 million in ensuring a Boarding and Foundation
Preparatory school which will reflect the legacy of over 150 years of this College being a lead educator in NZ.
Director of Community
Old Boys Events 2015 Relations
My thanks to all Old Boys who have attended the following events/functions and who helped organise them. As always
I enjoyed your company and it is always a privilege to bring you up to date with what is happening at your old school. Old Boys' Giving a Hand Photo courtesy of The Nelson Mail
Branch officers please contact me directly if you are planning a function, I will always try and attend if I can.
• Christchurch, Marlborough and Wellington OB AGMs (dinner functions), Auckland OB AGM (lunch function) 15 Obituaries
Chefs Matt Bouterey, Paula Kilkelly and Kevin Hopgood with NCG and NC
• QUAD tournament and Melbourne OB Rest in Peace to all those who students - winners of the top prize in the Lion Foundation Young Enterprise
• Nelson College Inaugural Arts Festival and various OB Executive events have passed on Scheme Regional Awards for their 'Bidvest Chefs Project' which enlisted top
Cover image: Nelson College 1st
chefs from the region to provide cooking classes to guests at a cost of $105 for
XI in action against Sacred Heart
College creating histor y when
A Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year. 16 Antarctic Adventure the evening, with the proceeds going towards a charity chosen by the chef.
they won NC's first NZ Secondary Warmest regards The events were sold-out and made a total of $8000. Good luck to the group
Schools Football Championship Nga mihi nui who head to Wellington in early December to compete for the national title in
title 2-1.
Gary O'Shea MEd(Admin) the Young Enterprise Scheme.
Photo: Kevin Burgess
Headmaster 2 3
Kit Vining Photo courtesy of The Nelson Mail
Max Darling Phrae Do Do Photo courtesy of The Nelson Mail Hamish Praat Photo courtesy of The Nelson Mail
Board of Trustees Medallion Recipients
Congratulations to the following boys who were national title holders or New Zealand (or other countries) representatives: Matthew Grimes Photo courtesy of The Nelson Mail
Joseph Brady Rowing - Senior Men's Rowing 8 Van Roland Hlawn-Ceu Football - National Champion Zac Muir Football, Falcons National Champions
Max Meffan Windsurfing Slalom Thang Vanuk Football - National Champion Kevin Obed Football, Falcons National Champions
Burtie Meffan Windsurfing Max Winterton Football - National Champion Samuel Parker Football, Falcons National Champions
Maxwell Darling Basketball & Volleyball Zac Muir Football - National Champion Harry Tod-Smith Football, Falcons National Champions
Sam Fu-Allen Gymnastics Atkin Kaua Football - National Champion Matthew Tod-Smith Football, Falcons National Champions
Louis Clarke Softball Phrae Do Do Football - National Champion Max Winterton Football, Falcons National Champions
Ben Anderson Touch Samuel Parker Football - National Champion David Maisey Football, Falcons National Champions
Matthew Praat NZSS Orchestra Kevin Obed Football - National Champion Callan Elliot Football, Falcons National Champions
Jamie Shaw National Club Athletic Championships, U17 3000 m walk Mitchell Pugh Football - National Champion Bowyne Blanchet NZ Sheilah Winn Shakespeare Music
Sam McKay-Wright NZSS Athletics Association Cross Country Bertram Fish Football - National Champion Rigel Blanchet NZ Sheilah Winn Shakespeare Music
NZ U18 Cross Country La Bu Pan Football - National Champion Kit Vining Underwater Hockey NC Golfing Stars of
Felix Murray Indoor Cricket & Cricket Alan Brook Football - National Champion Future Problem Solving
the Future
Matai McGuinniety NZ Swimming Champion 50m Fly Tom Hayes Football - National Champion Josh Simpson Indoor Cricket
David Maisey Football - National Champion Daniel Allan Football, Falcons National Champions Cameron Taylor Poultry Show National Titles
Caleb Mazure Football - National Champion Bertram Fish Football, Falcons National Champions Sean McShea Inline Hockey
Connor Winter Handicap 3
Matt Tod-Smith Football - National Champion Atkin Kaua Football, Falcons National Champions Lewis Thorneycroft NZDFI Excellence Award
Matthew Grimes Handicap 3
Tom Zohrab Handicap 3
David Zohrab Handicap 3
Joshua Simpson Handicap 6
Cameron Clark Handicap 6
Ollie Merritt Handicap 7
Winners Quadrangular Tournament after a long 14 years! Nelson College 6 - 3 Wellington College
Photo courtesy of The Nelson Mail
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Dear Old Boys
This is my first year as President of Nelson College Old Boys' The Way We Were
Association. I have been on the Executive for approximately A box of unnamed photos and the name seen on a pair of shorts in this photo
15 years and have worked alongside our last three presidents, led to this interesting story from Bob Blair.
Ian Lash, John Towns, and Rob McKegney. It is my intention
to expand on their work and increase the regard of our
organisation with our Old Boys. Unsung Hero Of 1975 Kikiwa Bus Tragedy
In general, it is my belief that each member of our association Brendan Gibbs was a very nice guy and a St Johns Ambulance Cadet who
should have the ultimate goal of helping Nelson College at ended up being the hero of the Kikiwa bus tragedy on 28 February 1975.
some time in their lives. You can ask Old Boys John Lines We had been on the school army cadet camp near Lake Rotoiti and were
and David Robertson - they are two Old Boys that have driving back through Kikiwa and were the first to come across the accident.
committed their time and energies to the College and have A bus full of Golden Bay High School students had gone off a cliff. Everyone
found it to be rewarding. was injured (30) with one dead (her name Susan Sharland aged 16 years) and
As a group we are looking for people with skills, or time, to about four very seriously. I was head cadet and set about with the teachers
help with the following functions. We would really appreciate forming our cadets into a sort of chain to help get people up the cliff, it was
your help to make these events a success. steep and the bus was quite a distance down. We even had the boys put
some of their new bushcraft skills to use in making a stretcher.
Forty Years on Reunion
However, it was Brendan who was the only one who really knew First Aid
2016 - class of 1976 (date of finishing school) and the way to deal with spinal injuries. He would have only been about 14
I would like 3 or 4 people (most likely from this era) to have but he knew what to do. He checked out the worst cases and prioritised
a look through our database and have a ring around to them. I remember there was one girl he spent a lot of time with as he
get some traction to see if a year-group reunion could be assessed she had spinal injuries. We took her up the cliff strapped to the bus
organised for April 2016 door so she was protected!
JG McKay Head Boy Award
Functions I don't know if Brendan ever got recognised for his contribution that day as
Old Boy President Paul Sturrock (1980-84) presenting Head Boy Zac Muir with his most of the aftermath focused on the victims and on the emergency services
Earlier this year we had a most enjoyable gathering of people $2000 cheque as recipient of the JG McKay Head Boy Award. This is awarded annually from after the fact. I have no doubt Brendan was the hero of that day.
at the Classic Motorcycle museum here in Nelson. In May the Old Boy's Association to Head Boy.
we had a social gathering in Blenheim and also another in The 1975 Nelsonian notes "...on the return journey the unit rendered
Motueka. Thanks to all those who came along. We are assistance at a school bus accident near Kikiwa. It was here that the first
planning another local event in the New Year. aid procedures learnt at the camp proved their worth in the evacuation of
stretchers cases. The severely injured were attended to by Brendan Gibbs
If you are able to volunteer some time to assist us with whose first aid knowledge proved invaluable."
planning our next function or have any ideas we'd value your
input. Amazing what memories a photo can conjure up.
First Fridays
Over The Edge: The crumpled wreckage
These are a casual get-together for any Old Boys of any
era and age at the Trailways bar on the 1st Friday of each of the school bus lies at the bottom of the
1973 Cooper Cup winners, pictured L-R:
month @ 5pm. There is always a representative from the Check out Nelson College Old Boys worldwide with Linked in and Facebook hillside at Kikiwa, near St Arnaud.
Association there to welcome you! Bob Blair (1969-75) Intermediate, Murray Dellow (1970-74) Senior
Or contact us direct through our Old Boys Liasion Gina Fletcher and Brendan Gibbs (1972-76) Junior.
Can I finally say, congratulations to our Students and School's
success this last year, and I look forward to the future growth
of the Old Boys' Association. Postal: PO Box 202, Nelson 7040, New Zealand
Phone: +64 03 548 3099
Email: gina@nelsoncollege.school.nz
Paul Sturrock Scriptorium/Nelson College Museum
President The Scriptorium has enjoyed the visits of numerous Old Boys and/or families both from within
NZ and abroad, all of whom have been most impressed. It has been a busy year also with
NCOBA Executive 2015 requests for information regarding our Old Boys/staff, particularly in relation to WW1.
President The museum is now part of a Nelson/Tasman Regional Museums network, which enables us
Paul Sturrock (1980-84) to gleen information and ideas on how we are best to care for our archives and exhibits, tape
Secretary/Treasurer recordings, photographs, slides, glass plate slides, CDs books etc. The list goes on and on!
Brett Mochan (1972-75) A monumental THANK YOU to David Robertson (1956-61) who volunteers his time as
Archivist/Museum Manager at the College - this is a very busy role and he is much valued. If
Headmaster
anyone is able to offer volunteer support to David it would be much appreciated.
Gary O'Shea
Currently the Museum is open by request by either making an appointment through the College
Executive - Gina Fletcher, or David Robertson 027 7757872.
John Bethwaite (1957-61)
Paul Bromell (1981-86)
Campbell Ching (1969-73)
Kieran Cleary (staff)
Iain Graham (1969-73)
Tim Harley (1960-66)
Edward Kelling (1958-62)
David Kenning (1962-65)
John Krammer (1947-50)
Ian Lash (1954-59)
John Lines (1957-58)
Doug McKee (1956-60)
Jeremy Matthews (1969-73)
Mike Neale (1959-65)
Ted Priest (1957-60)
Brothers and Barnicoat boarders Tim (1964-68) and Jon Ashworth (1963-67) visited from Temuka
David Robertson (1956-61)
and South Australia respectively. "We spent several hours visiting old haunts and trying to decipher what
was what and what wasn't.. We had such a wonderful day."
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Out and About
Queen's Birthday Honours
Dr Barry Knight (1951-56) QSM for services to health.
1 New Zealand Motocross Champion - congratulations to Bryan Heaphy (1987-90) who recently took out his fourth consecutive title at the New
Zealand veterans motocross championships in Taranaki in the 40-44 men's class. Note he hasn't lost a race in the last three years!
"I have no doubt whatsoever that the values
taught to me at Nelson College have illuminated
my path throughout my career."
2 Epic blade journey made into web travel series 'Blade NZ: New Zealand, 8 wheels at a time' produced by Matt Earle (2000-04) and Josh Hall
who used in-line skates to travel through New Zealand from Cape Reinga to Bluff in 2014. http://webserieschannel.co.nz/webseries/blade-nz/ Check out
the preview - it looks fantastic - a character-driven comedy! Photo shows Matt, who was so committed to wearing his skates that he kept them on for a INSERT PHOTO Wedding here
bungy jump.
Edward Andrews (1961-62) QSM for community work.
He has run the Nelson Men's Night Shelter for the past 21
years. 3 Congratulations to Ed Porter (1983-84, Fell) who recently married his beautiful bride Anna des Tombe (now Porter!) shown with his brothers/
fellow Old Boys Steve Porter (1990-94, Fell), Dave Porter (1984-86, Fell), Mum and also in attendance was Old Boy Paul Hay (1981-85, Fell).
Williams Brothers
4 Steve Whittington (1980-83) with works for his exhibition - carpet layer by day and artist at night - check out FloorArtz for his great carpet art
designs.
Singer Lorde's favourite musician is Paul Williams (2006-10)
5 At 96 years of age Trevor Page (1933-36) gets up at 6am 5 days a week to walk the great Greenmeadows hill in Napier called Sugarloaf. "I'm not 3
No.1 music single in NZ in October went to Guy Williams sure how far that is - but it's a bloody long way".
(2001-05) feat Scribe for The Pigeon Song. Guy has been
busy this year as a co-host on The Edge radio station and also 6 SNAP! Old Boys and Kids from Seddon L-R: Stu Campbell (1991-93, Barnicoat) with Murdoch and Ben; Fraser Avery (1993-97, Barnicoat)
as narrator for TV3 show Come Dine with Me. with Oliver and Quinn; Greg Hammond (1991-95, Fell) with Rupert and Maisie; Grant Allan (1994-2000, Rutherford) with Toby.
Avery Family Update
In late September Doug Avery (1968-1971, Barnicoat)
represented New Zealand at the World Farmers Global
Research Alliance Study Tour - on Greenhouse Gas Mitigation
in Argentina. In 2013 he won the Landcorp Agricultural
Communicator of the Year.
Beside still farming in Grassmere with oldest son Fraser
(1993-1997, Barnicoat) - now General Manager, Doug
runs a company called Resilient Farmer which aims to build
emotional, financial and environmental resilience in farming
people and systems both in New Zealand and Australia.
So far this year he has spoken to 5000 people at 50 events
around NZ and Australia.
Youngest son Richard (1999-2003, Barnicoat) is a Grain
Broker in Western Australia and runs ultrathons. He recently ran
a track ultrathon achieving 176 kms in 24 hrs at Bunbury, WA .
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Out and About in Brief Good Sports
Photo courtesy of The Nelson Mail Musicians Dan Rainey (1999-2003) and Joe McElhinney's
(1999-2003) teenage years playing jazz and rock gigs in Basketball
Nelson has led them to live out their musical ambitions
in London. Dan works as a DJ all over London and as a Mika Vukona (2000) continues to impress with the Breakers
Promotions Manager for one of the city's biggest clubs, Proud Finn Delany (2009-13) joining Breakers as a Development Player
in Camden. Over the last two years collaborating in London
Joe and Dan have been asked to write a song for an upcoming Mike Fitchett (1996-2000) NZ U17 Head Coach
Guy Ritchie film. The song was on a short-list to be used, but Ali Granger (2005-09) awarded Young Player of the Year, People's Choice for the
the chance to do it had led to other opportunities, including
forming an 8-piece band and recording an EP. Mike Pero Nelson Giants.
Luke Epapara (1995-99) aka the Kurnel MC manages a
hardware store in a small English town by day and by night he
is at his small home studio laying down lyrics and collaborating BodyBuilding
with international artists. He lives in the UK with his wife and John Pyers (2003-07) won the Class WFF Athletic Class 3 and overall men's award at the
two children. Top of the South Champs.
Rowing
Old Boy Reunions Rod Haines (1956-60) along with his wife Leonie, has written an e-book called Armless
Not Brainless about his life without arms. As he says in the book's prologue: "My story is to tell Rower Olly Stephens (2009-14, Fell) selected for the Pathway to Podium programme
A group from the graduating class of 1975 met and had a you that in spite of living my life without having arms, there's always been a way to hug my wife after convincing his national sports body that he has the potential to do well internationally.
few drinks and told a few "lies at Bobs" place back in May during and kids, have big jobs, drive my car and boats and help many show their strength of character
a visit from a classmate who lives in London. In attendance and drive over the speed bumps in the road of life."
were: Bob Blair (Christchurch), Stephen Brinkhurst Canaan Balck (2004-08) won the Nelson Young Fruit Grower 2015 competition, and Underwater Hockey
(Christchurch), Tony Simpson (Governors Bay), Richard went on to be Runner-Up in the National Young Fruit Grower competition. He was guest NZ U19 coach Warwick King helped lead the NZ U19 Mens Underwater hockey to No 1 in
Poff (Christchurch), Simon Read (Wellington), Russell speaker at Old Mans Supper held in October. the World at the world championships in Spain.
Deyell (London), Kris Yee (Christchurch), and Russell Industrial designer Hamish McIntosh (2005-09) develops a 3D printed skin and anatomy
Carter (Auckland). for medical training. Cricket
1965 First XV Reunion held in Wellington - in attendance Cataldo Miccio (2006-10) awarded CCNZ Telco Agent of the Year in Dec 2014 and Olympic Glory Josh Clarkson (2012-14, Barnicoat) made his first class
Rhythm and Vines Music Festival Host Dec 2014. debut for Central Districts and is shown receiving his cap
were Roger Gibbons, Max Hughes, Russell Jeffs, NZ Men's Eights Rowing Brook Robertson (2005-11)
2015 Sports Scholar Lincoln University - Jesse Forsyth (2013-14, Barnicoat) - Hockey from Black Cap Ross Taylor.
David Kershaw, Chris Morris, Paul Stigley, Kevin Brook recently returned from Europe where he competed in the NZ Men's 8 Rowing team.
Thomason, David Weston, Trevor Whiteman, Alex Dick Wenzel (1955-59) received a Tasman Outstanding Community Service Award for Josh is the first old boy to have played first class cricket since
The kiwi men's eight were unlucky to finish fourth in a photo finish, but their spot is now Gavin McRae (1978-82, Rutherford)- 1993 Central
Drummond his involvement with Golden Bay Orchestra, the Golden Bay High School Board, Wrinklies secured for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. They are the first kiwi men's eight to qualify since
Express and numerous other clubs and committees. Districts.
This get-together of Nelson College pupils took place in the 1984 and Brook hopes to secure his place in this team for Rio 2016.
Young Maori leader Waiaio Nga Morehu Elkington (2013) was the 2015 recipient for In non-cricket language: First class cricket is playing four day
middle of September in Canada at the wedding of Vickie the TUIA mayoral mentoring scheme for Maori youth, with Te Tai Tonga MP Rino Tirikatene cricket for one of six teams (Auckland, Northern Districts,
Athletics 1500 metres - Julian Matthews (2002-06) Central Districts, Wellington, Canterbury and Otago). The
and Paul Hotte's daughter. None of the group had seen offering his guidance as well.
each other for decades - Prof Barrie Frost (1953-56), Julian, who last year was a Commonwealth Games 1500m finalist, ran his first outdoor sub- step up from first class cricket is playing for New Zealand.
20th anniversary of the Cave Creek disaster on 28 April, when Evan Stuart (1990-94) was
Dr Doug Craig (1953-57) and Paul Hotte (1954-58). tragically killed and Stephen Hannen (1990-94) was paralysed. Evan's ashes are buried at four minute mile in early June at the Adrian Martinez Classic in Concord, Massachusetts. He
All three of the guys tended to recall the same stories with Cable Bay overlooking the place he grew up. also went on to win the elite men's section of the City of London Mile race on the other side
almost the same intensity, hence the wives were rolling their Kevin Shea (1965-67) recently retired after 43 years in the Nelson fire service. of the world - in a course record of 4:03.40! We hope to hear Julian's name when Olympic
eyes often, having heard the stories before! selections are made.
John Mitchell (1954-58) and his wife Hilary have completed a decade-long publishing cycle
2016 with the fourth and final volume in their series Te Tau Ihu O Te Waka, a history of Maori in To follow Julian's Journey visit http://www.julianmatthewsathlete.com/#home
Nelson and Marlborough. John had kindly donated the entire series to the Scriptorium.
50 year reunion of 1966 NC 1st XI is being held on the He would appreciate your support.
shores of Lake Rotoiti February 2016. They are still looking Bill Hursthouse (1928-31) our Oldest Old Boy @ 101 years of age living in Auckland.
for Jerome Ellis and Ewan Spence and if anyone knows their Dr Michael Johnston (1955-59) Vice-President Australasia and Oceania INHIGEO
whereabouts can they please contact Organiser Max Hughes (International Commission on the History of Geological Sciences) Board.
maxhughes@xtra.co.nz
Dominic Trewavas (2008-2012) featured in the Victoria University 2016 Faculty of
Dr Andrew C Wilson PhD (1980-84), is working at the
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in
Architecture & Design handbook he is doing a Bachelor of Architectural Studies.
Zac Forbes (2002-06) awarded second place for the Upper South Island Region's Master
Builders Carters 2015 Apprentice of the Year. Zac works for Craig Finnie Building.
Rugby
Boulder, Colorado, USA as a research physicist. Before that
he was Associate Professor of Physics at Otago University. Rugby World Cup 2015 2015 Franchise Selections:
Jack Saxon (1993-97) appointed Principal of Kaitaia Wyatt Crockett (1994-2000) All Black No1 and Sam Prattley (2003-07), Mitchell Hunt (2009-13)
Auckland Blues :
College earlier this year. World Cup Champion
Chiefs Tevita Koloamatangi (2006) James Lowe (2006-
Sam Drew (2003-07) is one of a team of research Tabai Matson 1985-86) Assistant Coach Fiji 10), Tom Marshall (2004-08)
chemists in Canberra who have discovered a new way of Jared Payne (1999) Ireland No 13
manufacturing natural chemicals, in a breakthrough that could Hurricanes James Marshall (2002-06), Ben May (1996-99)
lead to easier and cheaper ways to mass-produce rare drugs. Sakaria Taulafo (2002) Samoa No 3 Crusaders Mitchell Drummond (2010-12), David
Sam is in the final year of his PhD studies. He has been living Havili (2012), Billy Guyton (2008),
in Australia for three years after studying at the University of
Canterbury. After completing his PhD, Sam hopes to secure Wyatt Crockett (1994-2000)
NZ Barbarians - Mitchell Drummond (2010-12)
a postdoctoral fellowship to do research in the United States Western Force Mitchell Scott (2005-09)
for the next year or two. Ben May selected for Maori All Blacks
Brumbies Ita Vaea (2006-07)
Congratulations to class of 2014 graduates of Mechanical Tasman Mako Robbie Malneek (2000-01) became the first Tasman Stade Francais Sakaria Taulafo (2002)
Engineer Honours Programme - University of Canterbury player to achieve 100 games for his province.
Oscar Barkle (2006-10) and Douglas Hilson (2004- Agen Sione Tau (2007-08)
10) who graduated in April. Last year as part of the final
year programme, they completed cutting-edge research and Toyota Andrew Goodman (1996-2000), Sione Vatuvei
development projects, sponsored by some of New Zealand's U20 Rugby World Cup Champion (1999-2001)
most interesting companies.
Congratulations go to Mitchell Hunt (2009-13) who Ulster Jarrod Payne (1999)
Script Writer Awards NZ 2015 Winner Best Feature Film was part of the New Zealand U20 Junior All Blacks who
Script went to Jason Howden (1992-94) for his indie won the U20 Rugby World Cup final against England -
horror/heavy metal film Deathgasm. World Champions! Note : Tom Marshall has since left NZ and joined Gloucester Rugby in the
UK.
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Te Papa WW1 Exhibition
A large scale model of former Nelson College teacher Navy Commanding Officer - HMNZS Otago
Sergeant Cecil Malthus in the Te Papa World War 1 Lieutenant Commander Andrew Sorensen RNZN (1994-98) assumed command of HMNZS OTAGO
exhibition - Gallipoli: The scale of our war. in a ceremony alongside at Devonport Naval Base on Friday 28 August. The ceremony was presided
Cecil was born in Timaru as the youngest of 12 children and over by the Chief of Navy RADM Jack Steer and attended by senior officers, OTAGO Ship's Company
studied in Christchurch before moving to Nelson to teach. and family and friends of the incoming and outgoing Cos, including former Nelson College Old Boys and
When he departed New Zealand for war he left his partner brothers Paul (1996-2000) and Mark (2000-04) and former NC Headmaster and Old Boy Salvi and Trish
Hazel Watters, who was a teacher at NCG. Gargiulo. Lieutenant Commander Sorensen and his wife Nadia live in Takapuna, with their two young
He was invalided home after losing toes on his right foot in an boys. Andrew hopes to visit the College early next year.
explosion while he was fighting at the Somme in 1916. He
married Watters in 1918 and together they went on to have
five children and 24 grandchildren.
The model of Malthus, detailed down to the hair on his arm,
took 3400 hours of work to complete. The model stands
next to an interactive screen, which includes diary entries
written by Malthus and photos.
Garfield's Bay - Marlborough Sounds
We Will Garfield's Bay is a picture perfect little Bay tucked away in a
private location in the Marlborough Sounds. While researching
information on Garfield for a school assembly this interesting,
Remember Them and moving story, came from ex Nelson College teacher
Norman Wilkins (1974-79) In the Forces
Garfield Cornelius Jessop attended Nelson College 1909-11.
"He was greatly under age and far too small for requirements,
but had more than the requisite "heart". By sheer insistence
he secured a place with the Main Body as orderly to Major
Nutford of the Otago Mounted Rifles. He was 17 years old. He
took part in the first landing at Gallipoli and remained on the
Peninsula until 27 August 1915, when he was killed in action. Army -Commander Joint Forces New Zealand
Garfield had changed his birth certificate from 1897 to 1894 so Major General Timothy Gall (1975-78), BA, MBA, MA (Strat Studies), fadc, psc
he would be old enough to enlist. (UK)
Garfield had a nephew named after him born on 25 April 1918. Guest speaker at the 2015 College ANZAC Service Major General Tim Gall held his
He was Garfield David Black. Garfield Black had a letter from audience captive with a moving speech.
his uncle written from Egypt before going to Gallipoli - it was a
beautifully written and most expressive letter written to Garfield Maj Gen Gall joined the Army in 1978, undertook initial officer training in Australia
Jessop's sister, in which he expressed very movingly that if he at the Royal Military College, Duntroon, and graduated into the Royal New
should die then they would know he had done his duty. Zealand Corps of Transport in 1982. During his career he has held a wide range of
regimental, command and staff appointments, served in five operational deployments
Norman and his wife Linda knew Garfield Black and his wife (in Antarctica, two in the Middle East and two in Bougainville), and in 2004,
Nancy well. They lived all their lives in North West Bay in completed a Master of Arts degree at the Australian College. Tim was promoted to
Pelorus Sound. On Garfield Black's 80th birthday (25-4-1998) a his current rank and assumed the role of Commander Joint Forces New Zealand on
ceremony was held to name the Wilkins little bay in North West 31 March 2014.
Bay 'Garfield's Bay' after both Garfields. A recent memorial was
held for both men on ANZAC Day 2015 at the bay.
"In this simple event we
are paying honour to
two men who should
not be forgotten." Peter Cox (1961-65) has recently written a book entitled Desert War: The Battle of Sidi Rezegh. The New
Zealand Division played a major role in this relatively unknown Eighth Army campaign, fought in Libya in late
1941. More New Zealand soldiers were killed or taken prisoner in it than in any other campaign fought by
Cross country runner Peter Meffan (2004-08) was selected 'the Div' during the war. The book is a comprehensive account of the battle, with the New Zealand Listener
to represent NZ at the first Gallipoli Games held in Turkey on reviewer writing that 'he succeeds in transforming a single place name into a vivid part of New Zealand history'.
Anzac Day this year. His great-great-great uncle was Colonel This battle was also a significant event in the College's war history; at least 15 Old Boys lost their lives, many
Cyrprian Bridge Brereton (1890-91), whose book, originally were wounded or captured, and some of them received decorations. While the stories of several of these
published in 1926, Tales of Three Campaigns was republished men, or the incidents where they were in action are included in this book or his earlier book Good Luck To
by the Nelson Provincial Museum to mark the 100th anniversary All The Lads, Peter is currently writing a paper to record the Sidi Rezegh action of old boys, particularly those
since the initial Anzac landing at Gallipoli in 1915. It was launched who lost their lives. Anyone wanting more information or who is able to contribute material can contact Peter
at Nelson College. at info@sidirezegh.co.nz
The paper will be on his website www.sidirezegh.co.nz
Charlie Norton (2009-13) won a trip to Gallipoli for the
100th commemorations this year after winning a social media
competition. He is studying towards a bachelor of engineering
with honours at the University of Auckland. He is also the
president of the Engineers without Borders Auckland Students
Chapter for 2015.
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OBITUARIES * D I N E D av i d D o r r e e n missed by his family, friends, ex * S TA C E I a n O r m o n d e *KIDSON Brian (1946-50)
Old Boys Giving a Hand (19 4 4 - 4 8 ) p a s s e d a w a y
peacefully surrounded by his
students and colleagues. (1926-32) held the status of
Nelson College's Oldest Old
20 September aged 83 years.
“His four children spoke of their
There are so many interesting
2015 has been a busy year for Old Boys who have been working loving family in Hawkes Bay on *MCKENZIE Scobie Boy before he passed away father’s hard work, wisdom,
stories to tell with each and
voluntary around the college. Early in the year the Scriptorium 20 August, aged 84 years. "His Jackson (Staf f 1949- 89) peacefully at Trentham on 22 tenacity and toughness, and of
every one of these Old Boys
had a fresh coat of paint, with then Old Boys' president Rob Passing was a big shock and I passed away on 11 April aged August aged 101 years. While his unflagging support and great
that have passed. Please refer
McKegney (1966-70) undertaking the huge job of overseeing the will miss him and the chats we 88 years. A much loved and at College Ian was immersed in love for each of them, and for life.”
to the *Obituary section http://
refurbishment. Thanks to Gibbons Construction for the Scaffolding used to have when we visited respected teacher, rugby coach, college life being Head Prefect
w w w.nelsoncollege.school.
and Rob for his time and expense. each other." Jim Dine (1941-43) colleague and friend. "The loss in 1932 and the first head of
nz/obituaries of the Nelson
of a special par t of Nelson Barnicoat House in 1931. He
An exciting discovery was made behind a wooden box section - the College website for further full
DODSON Henr y (Cecil) College over a long time". was also a member of the first
original College crest! Old boy Chris Harvey refurbished and we obituaries.
(1927- 35) 14 Februar y in XV, first X1 and The Weekly
installed a protective Perspex covering. Also feature lighting has England aged 96. Cecil loved his MCLAREN Dr Peter Lee Press shooting team that won
been added and when lit up it looks fantastic! time at college, returning from (1942-45) October aged 87 the inter-school competition in
Later in the year a small, but enthusiastic, group spent many weeks
2013 England in his 80's to attend the in Australia. 1931. Ian later went on to use
Ian Stace at School
Timothy William Shand 150th Jubilee. He was the last his engineering and business
toiling on the Lamb Environment Centre, returning it, once again,
(1964-67, Fell) tragically lost of his generation. M A N D E L Pa u l E d w a r d skills to become a leading
to a place of pride and production. I would like to thank Yr 12 Toby
in a car accident 18 February, (1954 -57) 28 July aged 75 figure with General Motors in
Wilson, Fulton Hogan guys, Sylvia, Lou and my Old Boy buddies
please click here to see a moving FALCONER John years Wellington for more than 30
Tunny Gill (1956-59), Bob Sturrock (1949-50) and David
tribute Video to Tim, who along Alexander (1946 -50) 15 years. Away from work he was
Robertson (156-61) for their help and guidance. I am sure Peterís
with his wife Raewyn and their March in Nelson. NEWTON Annesley devoted to his wife Margaret,
family would be so thrilled with how it is looking.
10 children are the 3rd and 4th D'Arcy (1936-39) 1 May. to w h o m h e w a s mar r ie d
If any Old Boy would like to join our merry crew please get in touch generations of the family to live FREETH Douglas (Allan) for 70 years, and family-sons
- we always have projects on the go, yes we work hard but we have at Port Ligar. http://www.stuff. *ROSE Ben Charles (2000-
(19 3 8 - 3 9 ) p a s s e d a w a y John (1962-66, Barnicoat); Dr
fun also. co.nz/marlborough-express/ 06) 29 October aged 27 years
John Lines and Bob Sturrock peacefully at home on 1 April in Nigel (1963-67, Barnicoat) and
John Lines (1957-58) news/8329048/Father-dies-in- his 91st year. - tragically in a car accident in daughter Jane. He was a very
Sounds the Coromandel. Ben "left an proud Old Boy.
GARGIULO Giuseppe imprint on many peopleís lives".
Thank you to Old Boys, and friends of Nelson College who have contributed to the 2014
The Nelson
(Joe) (1943-45) passed away UNSWORTH Graeme
Krammer Fund in support of boys' participation in sport and to the following who have made peacefully 1 July, Nelson "Dad, ROOKE Christopher Paterson (1951-53) 2 July in
CAMPEN Neil (1939- 43)
contributions or who are sole-funding significant projects -these include: Joe, was a true gentleman that Charles Kirshaw (NC his 80th year
6 June
College Trust • Matakitaki Lodge - upgrades and equipment (funded by the Christchurch OBA
G ILC HRIST Leo Daniel
loved and respected all those
around him".
Assistant Master 1959-63)
26 July aged 93 years. *WILKENS Mark ìWilkieî
branch and Owen bequest)
Foundation (1940-41) 22 September aged (19 7 2 - 7 6 ) p a s s e d a w a y
GEARY Brian (John) (1952- RUFFELL Rodney Brian suddenly, playing the spor t
88
• Junior Elite Football Academy (funded by Sir Peter Vela - 1963-67) 56) on 2 February (1943- 45) 11 January aged he loved, aged 55 years on 1
The Nelson College Trust Foundation (NCTF) was 85. Brian bequested $1000 to August. Wilkie was a longtime
H O U LT M i c h a e l J a m e s
established in 1978 to grow and manage an Endowment • Support for gifted athletes and for needy boys to assist them in being able to participate (Kevin) (1942-45) 7 August *INGRAM Sir John Nelson College in his will. h o c key c o a c h a n d p l ay e r
Fund. The Trust aims to ensure the long term sustainability in sport (funded by John Krammer NCOB - Krammer Sports Fund, and by the MARSHALL Nancy H e n d e r s o n (19 3 5 - 4 2 , "He was just a good bugger,
of the College and distribute income to the College that is Christchurch OBA branch) Susann (NC Secretar y/ Chaytor) passed away on 1 S M ITH R o s s W y n d h a m he would do any thing and
used to provide students facilities and opportunities that they H e a d m a ste r S e c ret a r y April aged 90 years. Sir John (19 4 2 - 4 4 ) p e a c e f u l l y a t everything for anyone".
would not get by relying on state funding. • The Old Boys who have contributed a total of $13,500 towards restoration of the 1974-90) 19 November aged was a very vocal and passionate Havelock Nor th on 15 July
College Organ (the Trust Foundation has contributed a further $16,000). The organ will supporter of the College, with aged89 years.
85 years.
be fully restored in time for the start of the 2016 school year. H eadm a s ter G a r y O íS h ea
Current trustees are: asked to give a tribute at his
P O U N D P a u l Tr e f f r e y
Chairman (Independent) Judge Tony Zohrab • The College's Whare has had over $20,000 of work done to complete its joinery and (1950-54, Fell ) 31 August funeral. Mr O'Shea said that on
Ian Stace in his Later Years
storage needs. We now look forward to the completion of the carved facade. We have a personal level he will always
Headmaster Gary O'Shea value and ref lec t on Johnís
engaged the services of a master-carver from Rotorua now that we have sourced the WHITEHEAD Brian J
College Board of Trustees Dennis Christian and required Totara from the West Coast. (1946-50) 2 February wisdom and sense of humour
Gaye Vining and his advice wa s always
*WILLS John Robert succinct, positive and honest.
Old Boys' Association Colin Gibbons and • The trust continues to seek donations and bequests to grow the fund and support the
M a s s y (194 8 - 52) pa ssed He wa s a man who cared
Doug McKee College in its endeavours by providing improved facilities and further opportunities
away peacefully in his home deeply about the education of
Parent Teacher Association Pam Ewan and to benefit the boys. Refer to the College website for further details on how you can our boys and cherished those
support the trust or contact the Trust Foundation secretary Gina Fletcher at at Trelinnoe on 16 November
Sandra Heney aged 79. values so aptly pu t in our
gina@nelsoncollege.school.nz or phone (03) 548 3099. College motto. Pietas Probitas
College Staff Tim Tucker
WILSON Sir Tay (Tennant et Sapientia
Edward Wilson) 26 October
K E E LI N G A l a n H u b e r t
(1931-33) 24 July aged 98
2015 years.
BOWATE R Derrol
R a y m o n d (19 5 3 - 5 4 ) 11 MCCORMIC K Dr Peter
October ( F R C O G ) (19 51- 5 5 ) 2 3
October
BOYD Robert Stewart MA
(Staff 1961-73) 27 February, *MCDOUGALL Stu (Staff
Nelson. Teacher of Geography 19 7 3 -19 76 , 19 8 5 -2 013)
and Social Studies. Bob was passed away on 18 Januar y
largely ins trument al in the aged 64. Fittingly his funeral
establishment of Mataki Lodge was held in the Nelson College
"Working with Old Boys, Supporters, and was master-in-charge of it
in its early years. He was also
A ssembly Hall. A s a long-
serving outdoor education and
Sponsors and Donors is really rewarding CO of the school cadet corps, maths teacher Stu left a legacy
coach of the First cricket XI and of genuine empathy and care
and to all, thank you. Community housemaster of Fell House. for students, as a teacher who
Relations is about building friendships BROWN Neill Robertson
never gave up on boys, either
in the classroom or in the hills.
and good business relationships. What (NC staff - PE 1977-95) 16
October aged 79 years.
He was a wonderful man, who
led a rich life, and remains sadly
comes from that is secondary."
Mark Vinsen
Director of Community Relations Business Office 14 15
Antarctic
Adventure
Blake Hornblow (2009-13) is currently studying
Marine Science at the University of Otago. This
year he was lucky enough to be selected as a Sir
Peter Blake Trust Youth Science Ambassador,
and chosen to be on NIWA’s research vessel the
Tangaroa. Blake spent six weeks of the summer
travelling to the Ross Sea and Antarctica.
“This was a dream
come true, I still
can't believe it
happened! “
Blake, left, and Zac Penman.
The journey began in Wellington, leaving on the 29th of January, we My good friend Zac Penman and I were the youngest onboard and helped
wouldn't touch ground again for six weeks. It took a week of non-stop out with every discipline. Our jobs ranged from extensive lab work on
traveling south to reach the Balleny Islands and the Ross Sea which we then primary production and nutrients, to tagging and releasing Antarctic toothfish
explored intensely taking measurements of the environment and ecosystem. and identifying blue whales. We saw our first iceberg at 62 degrees South
We had special sonar buoys that we used to listen to blue whales, the largest and saw them constantly for the next four weeks as the sea ice extent was
animal ever to live on planet earth! More than 40,000 blue whale calls were greater than usual for February. We had an ice pilot onboard to track sea
recorded. These enabled us to track individual whale locations and get a ice movement and forecast if ice would block our path into Terra Nova Bay.
unique photo identification for each whale. We successfully identified 53 We also identified 111 marine species in our 40 trawls and sighted countless
blue whales in total. This was amazing work to be a part of as blue whales seabirds and hundreds of whales!
numbers dropped to just a few hundred during World War II and little is We travelled nearly 15,000 km and got as far south as 74.78 degrees. During
known about their migration or behaviour. It is now estimated numbers are this amazing journey the isolation and uniqueness of the Ross sea was very
slowly recovering into the thousands. apparent. It really put into perspective how big the oceans are, but also how
much life there is and why this place is so worth protecting.
My favourite day onboard was when we first sighted Antarctica in
Terra Nova Bay (pictured). The clouds rolled back and the breathtaking
Antarctic continent was in front of us. It was truly an unreal experience.
We were in the bay to deploy a moored echosounder to study the winter
spawning
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