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MAGAZINE October 2016
The changing face of
Student Services at
Grammar
Page 05
Contents
03 27 OLD BOYS’ NEWS
The Headmaster’s Update The Art House Tour 33
04 28 The AGSOBA
Report from the Board Giving back to Grammar President’s Report
05 31 34
The changing face of Celebrating 150 years 2016 Augusta Awards
Student Services at Grammar
The Headmaster’s Update
32 36
09 Notices AGSOBA Leadership Awards
Tuatahi tau o Te Reo
37
Te Reo’s first year at Grammar
Old Boys’ Sport
AS YOU ENJOY READING THIS PUBLICATION OF AD AUGUSTA, OUR SENIOR
11
38 STUDENTS WILL HAVE SAT THEIR END OF YEAR INTERNAL EX AMINATIONS, AND
The Number 3 field
International Gatherings MAN Y ARE SITTING THEIR FIRST CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EX AMINATIONS.
gets a makeover
40
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The Grammar Archives
Academia Examinations are synonymous with the that we truly define ourselves and find into manhood is at its most visible for
42 ethos of our School and the maintenance out the most about our character. So, each young man. We see this as both a
14 of our meritocracy. Annually, they also rather than excusing Lochte’s behaviour, process and a destination.”
Fulbright and Raising Funds
Sport 11 provide an independent appraisal of our
students’ performances and the quality of
or finding it abhorrent, we can use it as
an opportunity to remind young men
Teaching rigorous academic programmes
43 has been our primary aim from time
18 our teaching. about their level of accountability; to
Calendar of Upcoming Events themselves, their families, their School
immemorial and will remain so. However,
Arts and Culture Alongside our academic performance, The at a time when the number of disruptions
and each other.
44 Grammar Way has defined who we are as and influences are growing, our renewed
22 a School and has helped shape the lives When considering this behaviour, there emphasis on young men earning a
News of Old Boys
Grammar students giving back of young men who have left our gates. is even more cause to maintain our focus recognised qualification while embracing
46 The importance of The Grammar Way in on implementing The Grammar Way. It is The Grammar Way will be a point of
23 the quality of education we provide was timely for us to formalise our approach, difference that will help them fulfil their
The Eady Family
Celebrating Fukuoka Day with brought home to me during the Olympics as this will provide an independent dreams and aspirations, whatever they
through Ryan Lochte’s performance. appraisal of our students’ behaviour, and may be.
our exchange students 48
attitudes, and reinforce the type of men
Obituaries Journalist Paul Lewis wrote about this Our congratulations are extended to the
24 18 Olympian, who excelled in the pool,
they may be, beyond our gates.
young men whom we recognise in this
The Education Review Office’s but failed miserably away from it. He Part of our definition of The Grammar edition of Ad Augusta, and the hundreds
Editor: Amanda Harkness reminded us of the influence such Way reads, “At its heart, The Grammar of other young men who have exhibited
thoughts on Grammar a.harkness@ags.school.nz athletes have on our young when he said, Way is our approach or guide for boys, our values, while working to their
Ph 09 623 5400 (ext 576)
25 “The problem with the likes of Lochte is helping them to develop into good men. potential.
Thanks to Amanda Booth, Paul Paton, Jono the cult of the celebrity. It’s the new altar The Grammar Way sets the tone for daily
Staff Norton and the Grammar Media Group, and of celebrity, wanting to be famous for School life and it is most visible in the
Per Angusta Ad Augusta.
George Marshall ‘38 (for his proofreading). being famous.” actions and deeds of our young men.
26
Cover image: Form 7 students Carlos As a School, we want to teach young The foundation of The Grammar Way
A stunning Gala Dinner Aguilera-Cortes, Byung Hoon Cho and Max men how to perform in a variety of is built on the School’s values and a set Tim O’Connor
Langenkamp discuss university options with circumstances; when competing – of cultural practices that are associated
Form 7 Dean Mr Frank Haszard and Head of Headmaster
winning or losing – and how to act in their with them. As these are received, lived
22 Student Services, Mr Terry McKain.
Designed and produced by gardyneHOLT.
personal time when they think no one is
watching. It is often in these moments
and passed on to others by our students,
the process of maturation and growth
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The changing face of
Student Services
Report from the Board at Grammar
THE TRIENNIEL ELECTION FOR THE SCHOOL BOARD OF TRUSTEES WAS HELD IN
JUNE, AND I WOULD LIKE TO TAKE THE OPPORTUNIT Y TO UPDATE YOU ON THE FROM R ATHER HUMBLE BEGINNINGS WORKING
BOARD’S COMPOSITION FOR THE NEXT THREE YEARS. OUT OF THE TR ACTOR SHED ON D FLOOR, TO AN
INTEGR ATED STUDENT-FOCUSED DEPARTMENT
Mark Sandelin has been elected as Deputy is Chief Financial Officer at SkyCity Edward Moody is concluding his term as
ENSURING THE OVER ALL CARE AND WELL-BEING OF
Chair. A Board member since 2009, Mark Entertainment Group. the Student Trustee, and will be replaced
is Chair of the Development Committee by Jacob Lerner.
GR AMMAR’S YOUNG MEN, STUDENT SERVICES
The newly-elected Staff Trustee, Frances
and the Discipline Committee. Mark is a HAS COME A LONG WAY SINCE 2002.
Hay-MacKenzie, has taught Latin and All administrative requirements and
Senior Partner at the legal firm of Minter
Classical Studies at the School since 2004 obligations of the Board are undertaken by AND PL ANS ARE IN PL ACE TO EVOLVE EVEN FURTHER.
Ellison Rudd Watts.
and is HOD of Classical Studies. Patrick Gargiulo as Board Secretary.
Tom Bassett has been a member of the
We welcome Gita Jayaraam as a new All of the Board members have a
Board since 2012. He is a Partner in the
member of the Board, with her sons connection with the School through their
engineering firm of Tonkin & Taylor and is
due to commence in 2017. She has had sons. They bring to the Board a wide
Chair of the Property Committee.
previous Trustee experience at primary range of skills and disciplines that gives
A Trustee since 2007, John Chisholm school level and operates her own Human assurance to the Grammar community
was recently President of the Old Boys’ Resources consultancy. that the governance of the School is in
Association. He is Managing Director and very capable hands. Further, each of them
Stuart Lobb is the other nominee of the
a major shareholder of New Zealand’s has a huge passion for Grammar and a
Old Boys’ Association, having joined
leading educational resource provider. He desire to ensure that we achieve and
the Board in 2014. He serves on the
chairs the Tibbs House Committee. maintain our vision of pre-eminence in
Tibbs House, Education and Finance
boys’ secondary education.
Appointed to the Board in 2012 as the Committees and is also a member of the
University of Auckland representative, Independent Investment Advisory Board. It is a privilege to be the Chair of a group
Adrienne Cleland continues in that role, Stuart is the CFO for the YMCA. of such talented and committed people
bringing expertise in the administrative, who are making an immense contribution
Ken Lotu-I’iga was first elected to the
IT and property areas as the Director of to our School.
Board in 2013 and is a member of
Administration at the University.
the Property, Finance, Enrolment and Thank you for your continued support and,
Grant Graham joined the Board in 2015 Discipline Committees. He is General as always, we welcome input from the
and is Chair of the Finance Committee. A Manager of Fletcher Residential. School community.
partner in accountancy firm KordaMentha,
Mark Malpass has joined the Board as the Per Angusta Ad Augusta.
Grant is one of the nominees to the Board
Headmaster’s Council nominee. He sits on
of the Old Boys’ Association.
the Property, Education and Development
Rob Hamilton was appointed to the Committees, and has been involved in the
Board in 2015 and is a member of planning of the 150th celebrations. Mark
the Finance, Property, Education and is Group Executive-Strategy and Corporate Jeff Blackburn ‘67
Internationalisation Committees. He Development at Fulton Hogan. Chairman, Board of Trustees
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Above left, Victoria University staff visit a group of Form 7 students and right, advisors from Lincoln University in Christchurch talk through their
Above: Harvard University’s Mr Max Dikkers speaks with Jia Hao Liu 7A and Mr Terry McKain about scholarship and entrance opportunities. Commerce degree with students. Below left, Logan Leeuw spends a day on building experience and right, students considering joining the
Police Force inspect the Police helicopter on its visit to the top field.
Head of Faculty, Student Services, Mr encouraging thing is that more than which enables up to 35 students to
Terry McKain, was appointed as the half are self-referred. There’s no stigma access vocational pathways through job
School’s first counsellor 14 years ago, associated with coming to Student experience during the school term.
to “look out for boys who needed extra Services – we’re here to help in whatever
Meanwhile the School’s Enrichment
support.” Today he heads a team offering way we can.”
programme ranges from first-year
a fully holistic service – a one-stop-
Careers counsellor, Mr Graeme Martin, university papers in Psychology and
shop for every type of student support,
says his work starts as early as Form 4, Mathematics to IT and barista courses.
be it career development, university
with advising students on option choices.
applications, scholarship advice, Headmaster, Mr Tim O’Connor, points out
He also works closely with the subject
counselling, enrichment, transition or that the new direction of Student Services
teachers at all levels to ensure they are
extension programmes. is relevant to a young man’s all-round
up-to-date with the ever-evolving career
development and will be poignant to the
The previously separate guidance and opportunities available to their students
character education research the School
counselling teams were integrated at post-secondary school.
has commissioned this year. “As we move
the start of this year to form Student
He points out that next year’s move to closer to 2019, our focus is on continuing
Services, and this team now works
offer six subjects in Form 5 will really help to better student services and create a
closely with the deans, masters, Health
in giving students the opportunity to keep facility where key aspects of The Grammar
Centre and Learning Support staff.
folllowing their interests. Way can be reinforced and taught – the
Mr McKain and three other full-time progress this team of staff have made this
“The other exciting thing is our work with
counsellors now cross over careers, year is a glimpse into our future.”
Grammar Old Boys,” says Mr Martin,
academic and pastoral counselling.
“in terms of creating an umbrella group “Our proposed 150th Project for 2019
“In deliberate fashion, we cover the of Old Boys who will offer guidance and is centred around the provision of better
needs of the whole person,” says Mr mentoring about careers. We see this student services and creating a facility
McKain. “Within our faculty, you have as a huge benefit to our students and where we can enhance and reinforce the
careers, student vocational pathways and we’re looking forward to the Old Boys’ key aspects of what character education
guidance all under the one umbrella. They involvement.” is going to be at the School.”
are obviously interconnected – sharing
Mr Graham Edwards is responsible for As we encourage our young men to
information between them, so you have
Student Pathways and Career Studies, develop a real curiosity in their future
the best outcomes for the young men.”
catering largely for those transitioning careers and take ownership of the
“Over the years, we’ve seen an increase straight into the workforce from school. outcomes, the Student Services team will Above left, students discuss university options with staff and right, an architect’s impression of the proposed 150th Project building, which
in the number of young men seeking He has a number of programmes in be there to support them all the way. would be home to Student Services. Pictured on page 5, the Student Services team: from left, Mr Graham Edwards, Ms Meena Nathoo, Mr
support,” says Mr McKain, “and the place to facilitate this, including Gateway, Terry McKain, Mrs Karen Osborne, Mrs Marie Richardson, Mr Graeme Martin, Mrs Gillys Miller, Mrs Alexandra Green and Mr Mika Taito.
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Te tau tuatahi o Te Reo Māori
Te Reo’s first year at Grammar
THIS YEAR SAW THE INTRODUCTION OF TE REO MĀORI FOR ALL FORM 3
STUDENTS AT GR AMMAR. AS A COMPULSORY MINOR CORE SUBJECT, IT SITS
ALONGSIDE PHYSICAL EDUCATION, ART, MUSIC AND TECHNOLOGY IN THE
SCHOOL’S CURRICULUM, WITH BOYS RECEIVING ONE LESSON A WEEK IN TE REO.
When this first year of Te Reo students “Māori being introduced at Auckland While it seems clear that the students are
continue to Form 4 next year, the subject Grammar has been extremely positive so enjoying the new subject, the Education
will be offered as an option, in addition to far because it allows the junior students Review Office (ERO) has also made
the core subjects of English, Mathematics, to communicate with each other with favourable mention of the fact that our
Science and Social Studies. In 2018 it basic language,” says Teina. “Since Māori Strategic Plan for 2016 has “clear goals to
will be available as an option to Form 5 has been added, it may also encourage steadily develop the school’s capacity to
students and by 2020, Te Reo will be more Māori families to consider sending promote success for Māori as Māori.”
available at all levels within the curriculum. their sons to Grammar and the School will
The latest ERO report, published in May
become even more multi-cultural.”
Head of Department, Mr Neitana Lobb, this year, pointed out that links to Ngāti
says the course is about giving Grammar Fellow student, Finlay Harford, has also Whātua are being made culturally through
students cultural competency. “The enjoyed the course. “This year all boys the recent appointment of a Head of
reason for its inclusion in the curriculum in Form 3 learnt Te Reo Māori,” says Department Te Reo Māori. “There is now
is for every student to have a background Finlay. “I really enjoyed this experience as a stronger likelihood that Te Reo will have
in Te Reo Māori, a basic foundation,” he I believe New Zealand’s natural language numbers to sustain future classes in the
says. “We want our young men to take should be preserved. The course was senior school. Whakatauki (proverbs)
away things that will help them in later very interactive, and also helped the boys are being adopted by school leadership
life, like a knowledge of Māori tikanga with their public speaking.” to instil values and respect at school
(protocol) and the ability to perform a mihi assemblies.”
Thomas Jackson says it means a lot
(a greeting or thank you).”
to him to have had the chance to learn With the introduction of this subject, Te
Mr Lobb says he has been surprised by Māori and practise the traditional mihi Reo is now becoming part of the culture
the level of knowledge of Te Reo many of greeting. “I enjoyed the course because I of the School and we are seeing the
his Form 3 students already have. “They got to experience learning a language that students’ knowledge and respect for
all come from different schools and some is part of New Zealand,” he says. Māori growing with each day. As Mr Lobb
know a lot more than others,” he says. points out: “This appreciation seems to
Meanwhile Fawad Uddin particularly
He points out that some are so fluent, transcend the many other cultures that
liked the teaching techniques: “We learnt
they are already at NCEA level. exist at Grammar, so it’s been a very
how to say our mihi, numbers and family
positive experience all round.”
One such student is Teina Watling, one members’ names through an interactive
of the few Form 3 boys who have come approach, which was different from our
Opposite: Mr Neitana Lobb teaches a
from a Kura Kaupapa (total immersion) other language classes.”
Form 3 class and inset, Max Dudson
Māori school.
offers his mihi to the rest of his class.
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The Number 3 field gets
a makeover
IN THE WORDS OF THE SCOTTISH POET ROBERT BURNS, “THE BEST L AID SCHEMES
O’ MICE AN’ MEN, GANG AFT A-GLEY (OFTEN GO AWRY).”
Such was the case when construction also give the School extended options Thinking to the future, the School is
began on the international-standard artificial and additional income. looking at a potential Stage 4 and 5,
turf on the School’s Number 3 field at the to create a truly international-standard
“There’s a huge demand for it
corner of Clive and Normanby Roads. sporting complex.
already,” says Mr Hunt. “Because it’s a
The discovery of asbestos in soil samples multipurpose turf at a 65mm long pile, “We already have international hockey on
last November soon put paid to the it will be used predominantly for rugby site and this new field will be a FIFA and
original plans to complete the turf by and football, but also for lacrosse, disc IRB-approved field, so international teams
March this year, in readiness for the ultimate and a number of other sports.” will use it for practice,” says Mr Hunt.
winter sports season. Instead, after the
With a price tag at over $2 million, Those of you who may have passed the
removal of up to 650 cubic metres of
this significant investment required field and thought it appeared unusually
potentially contaminated soil, work did
community funding from the Auckland large would be right. The unique thing
not commence until mid-February, and
Council’s Facilities Partnership about the Grammar Number 3 field is
was halted over much of the winter due
Programme, the NZCT (New Zealand that every other artificial sports turf
to bad weather.
Charitable Trust) and the Lion Foundation. in the country is fenced in, firstly by a
The artificial turf was laid at the end of The remainder was funded by the metre-high fence for the spectators and a
September and the field will be ready for School’s Board of Trustees. 2-metre concrete footpath, and then by a
play at the end of October. For Grammar’s very tall fence to catch the balls. Without
In winter, the field will be dedicated for
Director of Property Services, Mr Dave fencing and with the help of some natural
school use from 6am to 5.30pm, after
Hunt, that’s not a moment too soon. “We boundaries, our space is bigger and the
which time it will be made available for
currently have about 45 hours’ demand flow better. And while the “best laid”
public use. In summer, the School’s use
on our existing fields each week,” he plans may have gone awry at the start of
of the facility is likely to be less frequent
says, “when recommended industry this project, there’s no denying that this
in Terms 1 and 4.
standards are 15-20 hours per week. This stunning new pitch is now truly best laid.
obviously causes significant issues with Once this first stage of the project
Pictured from top left: With the asbestos
our grass fields.” is completed at the end of October,
removed, earthworks continue as the
funds will be sought for Stages 2 and 3,
In comparison, an artificial turf will take field sub-base is laid; the artificial turf
which will see the addition of dedicated
as many hours as you put on it. It just being laid; Mr Dave Hunt.
changing and toilet facilities and extended
shortens the life of the turf. While the
car parking, followed by the construction
new turf will ease pressure on the grass
of a pavilion.
fields, the fact that it is a lit facility will
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ACADEMIA ACADEMIA
INTERNATIONAL BIOLOGY
INTERNATIONAL YOUNG PHYSICISTS’ PUBLIC SPEAKING OLYMPIAD
TOURNAMENT
In mid-August, 13 students and three adjudicators gathered in the Vaughan
Jones Room of the Library for an entertaining four periods, listening to some
very different speeches in the annual Victor Macky and Martin Sullivan speech
competitions.
There were, finally, five participants in the Victor Macky competition. This
competition is open to anyone in the School, and this year the contestants
comprised two Form 3 students, a Form 4 student and two Form 7 students.
The result was a clear win for our Deputy Head Prefect, Edward Moody, who
spoke, rather appropriately, on ‘Why oratory skills matter’. The speech was
compelling – Edward engaged the audience, had an excellent sense of timing
and pace and a clear, modulated voice. He used language effectively, and
punctuated his speech with understated humour.
INTERNATIONAL BR AIN The second competition was for the Martin Sullivan trophy. This is open only
to senior students (Forms 5-7) and usually embraces more serious issues.
BEE COMPETITION
Ultimately, two Form 7 students, three Form 6 students and one Form 5
Matthew Fulton 5A represented New student participated. Although there were some exceptionally good speeches
Zealand in the 18th International Brain delivered, it was David Zhu of Form 5 who won. This result, as in the Victor
Bee Competition held in Copenhagen, Macky competition, was a unanimous decision by the three adjudicators. David
Denmark over the holiday period. spoke on ‘Why the world is fascinated by the US Presidential election’. He
Matthew competed against National delivered his clearly structured speech confidently, with animation, great use of
Champions from 25 different countries, language and with not a note in sight for the 6 minute, 45 second duration of Max Langenkamp 7A was selected for the four-
Pictured above; Members of New Zealand’s five-man IYPT team, all of 7A. From left:
with students being questioned the speech. person New Zealand team to compete at the 27th
Carlos Aguilera-Cortes, Byung Hoon Cho (captain) and Sang Wook Kim.
and assessed on five neuroscience Thanks to all those students who participated and put in so much hard work International Biology Olympiad in Hanoi, Vietnam this
Byung Hoon Cho, Carlos Aguilera-Cortes and Sang Wook Kim all of 7A gained selection to challenges. After several days of extensive year.
and also to Mr Rice, Mrs McCormick and Miss Forster.
the New Zealand five-man team that competed at the 2016 International Young Physicists’ competition, Matthew received the trophy Selection started with a two-hour entrance
Tournament – otherwise known as the World Cup of Physics – held in Yekaterinburg, Russia for being placed third in the world. examination sat by hundreds of students throughout
at the end of Term 2. The Grammar students scored well for their team against teams from
Pictured above; Matthew Fulton. New Zealand. Following this examination, 120
29 countries, which resulted in their being awarded Silver medals.
students were selected to enter a Tutorial
Programme, and from this, a Camp Selection
RESERVE BANK MONETARY POLICY Examination was held to select 15-20 students who
CHALLENGE then attended nine days of intensive practical and
theoretical assessment at various universities. After
This year we entered a team into the Reserve Bank Monetary this camp, the final team was selected.
Policy Challenge for the first time. The team, all Economics
students, were Ajay Shanmuganathan 7A, Tianmeng Tie 7B, Chris At the Biology Olympiad itself, the syllabus is diverse
Vroegop 7A, Matthew Watt 7B and Alfred Wu 7A. and extends beyond the International Baccalaureate,
Advanced Placement, NCEA and CIE courses.
The purpose was to give the boys the rare opportunity to analyse Successful candidates possess an extensive
the role of a central banker, conduct research and evaluate the theoretical knowledge, considerable practical
impacts of monetary policy on the New Zealand economy. The experience, a passion for biology, inventiveness and
Reserve Bank reviews the Official Cash Rate eight times a year and remarkable perseverance.
issues Monetary Policy Statements having wide ranging impacts
on the macro-economy. Students taking part in the Monetary The competition comprised 12 hours of examinations,
Policy Challenge consider the same information as Reserve Bank divided equally into theoretical and practical sections,
economists, and recommend whether the Official Cash Rate From left: Ajay Shanmuganathan, Tianmeng Tie, Chris Vroegop, which included a variety of tasks ranging from
should go up, down, or stay the same. Matthew Watt and Alfred Wu. human DNA analysis to flower identification and an
earthworm dissection.
The team was selected as one of six finalists out of 45 schools and analysis into the various impacts of an OCR change. They
to compete for the national title in Wellington, presenting their found the challenge hugely rewarding and represented Grammar Max Langenkamp, pictured above, competed against
research in person to the RBNZ. The students received a High with pride, as they competed against some of the country’s top top students from 70 other countries, and was
Martin Sullivan prize winner David Zhu (left) with Victor Macky prize winner
Distinction award from the judges for the extent of their enquiry academic students in this field of study. awarded a Bronze medal.
Edward Moody.
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SPORT SPORT
CYCLING TABLE TENNIS SQUASH
Grammar’s top two Premier Table Tennis teams competed at the
National Secondary Schools Championship in Palmerston North.
In the A Grade competition, the top four teams of Auckland
Grammar 1, Westlake Boys’ High School, Macleans College and
Palmerston North Boys’ High School played in the semi-finals.
Grammar won convincingly against Palmerston North Boys’ High
and faced Westlake in the final. In the first finals match, Grammar’s
Tiger Shi was defeated by Westlake’s number 2 player in an
unlucky draw, but captain Dean Shu then evened the score in a
fiercely contested clash with Westlake captain Victor Ma, winning
From left, Ben Tomlinson, Elijah Thomas, Josh Hawkesby-Lyne,
3-1. But then a shock loss for Grammar number 2 Kevin Lin in the
Michael Shelton-Agar (Captain), Thomas Judd, Liam Batts and
third match left the final hanging on the doubles, in which Shu and
Jackson Hawkesby-Lyne.
Lin played brilliantly to turn the tide against the Westlake team.
After one more singles win each to Lin and Shu, the final went to The National Secondary Schools Squash Championship was
Grammar by a margin of 4-3, enabling Grammar to take the national held in August in Palmerston North, with 36 teams in the boys’
title from Westlake for the first time since 2011. section. The Grammar Premier 1 team was seeded third.
Other highlights of the tournament included a win by the Grammar In the first three rounds, Grammar played Francis Douglas
The Cycling squad has completed an excellent season, with the history of the event. In road races, Jacob Rackham finished third number 2 team of Jason Wu, Matthew Wu and Kadin Su in the B Memorial College, Christchurch Boys’ and Liston College,
Senior A team winning the Auckland Team Time Trial series in a in Under 14, Lachie Dickson first in Under 16, Aaron Wyllie third grade competition against Westlake 2, and Dean Shu’s silver medal recording 5 wins. The semi-final opponent, second seed St Paul’s
clean sweep. The team set the course record at the Pukekohe and Harris Fogelberg first in the Under 20. Points races saw performance in the Under 19 individuals championship. Collegiate, proved too strong for Grammar, winning the tie 5-0.
Raceway three times. The Junior A team improved their results Oliver Grave third in the Under 15 event. The Grammar cycling The fifth and final round was a play-off for third and fouth against
throughout the year, finishing in third place overall. The Under 14 squad was second best boys’ school overall. Palmerston North. After the disappointment of losing the semi-
team won their series. final, the Grammar players produced their best squash of the
Pictured above, the Senior A Cycling team on the start line for the
At the Nationals, the Senior A team finished an agonisingly close 2016 New Zealand Secondary Schools Cycling Championships in tournament, delivering under considerable pressure. Thomas
second, just 500th of a second behind Palmerston North Boys’ Palmerston North. Judd and Jackson and Josh Hawkesby-Lyne comprehensively
High School in what is probably the closest finish in the 49-year outplayed their opponents, each winning 3-0. Form 3 player, Elijah
Thomas, played a superb match, coming back from two games
down to beat his opponent 3-2. At 0-2 down, Captain Michael
BASKETBALL Shelton-Agar produced some excellent squash to outplay his ‘A’
grade opponent, completely dominating him in the fifth and final
The Premier Basketball team finished third in the Auckland Secondary game, sealing the result at 5-0 against Palmerston North and
Schools Premiership and second in the Regional Tournament, securing third place in New Zealand.
qualifying for the National Tournament in Palmerston North. They
Elijah Thomas was named in the New Zealand Secondary
made the semi-finals for the first time since 2011 and came fourth
The A1 Table Tennis team, from left: Dean Shu (captain), Kevin Lin, Schools’ Junior Squash team to play Australia, and Josh
overall. Led by captain Taki Fahrensohn and vice-captain Conor
Tiger Shi and Edward Qiu. Hawkesby-Lyne was chosen as a reserve.
Flanagan, players were under the guidance of coach Manu Hoque.
Fahrensohn, Flanagan, Thomas Whyte and Samson Aruwa gained
selection in Regional representative teams. Fahrensohn and Aruwa FENCING
were also selected in the Junior Tall Blacks and Fahrensohn and
Whyte were part of the Breakers Academy. Our fencers competed in the National Secondary Schools
Forty-one social basketball teams played in a school-run competition. competitions in September for both foil and sabre.
The Under 19 team, coached by Ben Anderson, competed
The junior division was won by Form 5 team, D4NNY against Form
successfully in the Central Zone competition, winning all but one of Ching Nam Ng won the trophy in foil for the National Individual
4 team, Assist Rozans. The final of the senior division was won by
their games. The Under 17A team, coached by Tane de Silva, finished event for the fourth consecutive year. The foil A team, consisting
Ole Buckets against last year’s winners, Jabaris. The staff team,
third equal in the Central Zone A grade. The Under 17B and Under of Ng, Edward Lu, Ethan Fish, Darcy Black and Finnbar Grieve
Dribblers, displayed passion and enthusiasm, securing several fine
17C teams were coached by Adam Felix to finish second and twelth were placed first, earning the National Secondary Schools title.
wins through the season.
respectively in the B Grade. The Under 15A team, coached by Regan The Sabre A team, consisting of Sean Thomson, Owain Lloyd-
Harvey, finished fourth in the Central Zone A Grade competition, Pictured, the Grammar Premier Basketball team after having placed Davies, Daniel Leigh and Lu came a respectable third.
while the Under 15B and Under 15C teams, coached by Colin fourth in the Secondary Schools National Basketball Championships.
The National Secondary Schools Under 18 foil team champions with
Vowles, finished ninth and tenth respectively in the B Grade.
Manager, Mrs Gillys Miller.
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SPORT SPORT
HOCKEY RUGBY
FOOTBALL SKIING
The 1st XI Football team with former Grammar headmaster, Sir John Graham, The 1st XI Hockey team after their SuperCity final Bryn Davies, Fastest Male Skier at the recent North Island The Grammar Under 15 team after winning their National title.
next to his grandson, goalie and Prefect Fergus Connolly (in green). against Kristin School. Championships.
The 1st XI Football team had a successful season, improving as the year went The 1st XI Hockey team had an outstanding season, For the first time in the history of the North Island Secondary The 1st XV season began with some enterprising play shown by
on. After early season defeats against Mount Albert Grammar School and being unbeaten in both the Auckland competition School Skiing Championships, a team has won four straight a young team, securing wins against traditional rivals Manurewa
Mt Roskill Grammar School, the team put together a strong run of results and the SuperCity competition, with victories against championships. The Grammar A team not only took home the High School, Palmerston North Boys’ High, Tauranga Boys’ High
to finish the first round of the league in fourth place, qualifying for the Lotto King’s College (3-2) and Kristin School (6-1). trophy this year, but also six of the top ten senior mens’ times and New Plymouth Boys’ High.
Premier Tournament. at Mt Ruapehu in September. Only Kristin, King’s and St Paul’s
In the Rankin Cup games, Grammar started with The Auckland 1A season saw three early round victories but, as
Collegiate have won three championships in a row.
The team continued to make progress in the Knockout Cup competition, a narrow defeat against last year’s finalists, St the season continued, the team struggled to capitalise on long
beating Pinehurst, Albany Senior High and Westlake Boys’ High School. Andrew’s, and then had two comfortable wins in pool The event had entries from 125 schools, and the runners up, periods of possession, whilst being guilty of making errors that on
The semi-final saw them play Mt Roskill Grammar, making a great start to play. This took the team to the knockout phase of the Diocesan School for Girls, Auckland, took fourth place, in front of regular occasions opponents were able to draw points from.
the match and scoring after five minutes. Midway through the second half competition. Grammar dominated against Wairarapa the Grammar B team.
The annual King’s fixture saw the team play good rugby in the
and reduced to 10 men, they showed resilience and a desire to see out College and were comfortably in the lead at half time
first half, led by an excellent performance from prop and ‘Players’
the victory and make a second Knockout Cup final in two years. This match (3-1). In the second half, Wairarapa managed to draw
L ACROSSE Player of the Year’, Kaynan Siteine-Tua, however, the end result
would be played as the season finale. In the league, the 1st XI were unbeaten level at full time. In extra time, with only one minute
was a King’s victory for the first time since 2001.
throughout the second round, finishing the season with a 3-1 victory over remaining, Wairarapa claimed the winning goal. That
Sacred Heart. left Grammar playing for ninth to sixteenth place, and The season will be remembered for performances that, whilst
the team won its remaining games convincingly to not lacking in effort and desire, were ultimately inaccurate in
Hopes were high of a strong showing at National Tournament. However, a
be placed ninth overall. This is an improvement on execution at crucial moments in several games. A highlight was
3-0 loss first up to Westlake saw the team do things the hard way. Playing
previous years, and the team should be pleased with the regular contribution of captain and ‘Best player in the 1st
knockout football from day one, the team beat Tawa College, Hamilton Boys’
the quality and attacking style of their play. XV’ Sione Havili, who has since gone on to be selected in the
and Mt Roskill Grammar before bowing out at the semi-final stage to St
New Zealand Secondary Schools rugby team. The team and
Kentigern College. The team then played Westlake Boys’ High School and The Under 15 A team had an excellent season.
management were extremely appreciative of the School and
win the third placed playoff game on penalties. Entered in the Open competition and playing mainly
Old Boy community who consistently showed their presence
against the 1st XI teams of other Auckland schools,
The final match of the season saw the team again face St Kentigern College and active support throughout what was a tough season, full of
they came a creditable fourth. This set them up for a
in the knockout cup final. The players put in their best performance of the learning and experience-building.
chance at the Tanner Cup, a national competition for
season to play some excellent football and, despite controlling the match
Under 15 teams, where they encountered some very The Grammar Under 15 Rugby team won the Under 15 National
for long spells, they were not able to recover from conceding an early goal,
strong opposition from Tauranga Boys’ High School, invitational tournament played at Moire Park in West Auckland,
eventually going down by two goals to one. The Premier Lacrosse team and the development squad.
Westlake Boys’ High School and Wellington College. with 16 of the country’s top rugby schools taking part.
The 1st XI grew into a talented and competitive team during the season, and They won all their games convincingly to become
This year Grammar won the annual six-aside Lacrosse Grammar topped their pool, beating Palmerston North Boys’ High
with a strong Form 5 and 6 contingent, next season promises to be another national champions, with a record of: played 5, won 5,
competition hosted by St Peter’s College, winning all of their School 15-6, St Bede’s College 18-6 and Massey High School 66-
positive one. goals for 32, goals against 2.
games (vs Orewa College, St Peter’s College, Mount Albert 0. The team went on to beat Tauranga Boys’ in the quarter final
Former Grammar headmaster, Sir John Graham, extended his congratulations This very good year for Grammar hockey bodes well Grammar and Michael Park School) and the final against Mount 39-19, and then Otago Boys’ High School 15-12 in the semi-final.
to the team for its success at the National Tournament. “Seldom has a for the future. Many thanks to all the coaches and Roskill Grammar 3-0. Grammar met Hamilton Boys’ High School in the final, started
Grammar team played so well. To be in the top four nationally is a splendid managers involved. well and went on to win in a convincing fashion 39-12. The
Although disappointed to finish fourth in the Auckland
result,” he said. “Throughout the year, the team played with commitment and players performed consistently throughout the tournament and
Championships, the team came within one goal of making the
considerable skill and never gave up. They gave everyone great pleasure.” backed themselves with great team spirit and personal fitness.
final and only lost by one goal to both finalists.
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ARTS AND CULTURE ARTS AND CULTURE
WINTER CONCERTS AND MINISTER’S PL ATE COMPETITION KBB FESTIVAL
Highlights from the Winter Concert II included our Big
Band, under new Director, Mr E. Hare, our accomplished
Pipe Band ably led by Form 6 student, Soul O’Reilly and
the fiercely contested finals of the 2016 Minister’s Plate
solo competition, one of the oldest secondary school solo
competitions in New Zealand.
Following performances of outstanding quality from the
eight finalists, Conroy Hu was named as the Minister’s
Plate Winner for 2016. Alongside the coveted award,
Conroy was presented with a gift voucher courtesy of
KBB Music. He was also recently recognised as one of the
top six young pianists nationally as a finalist in the highly
regarded Wallace Junior Piano Competition. Conroy crossed
stage and performed Chopin’s ‘Scherzo No. 1’ on Monday,
Senior Minister’s Plate winner, Conroy Hu. 12 September.
This year’s winner of the competitive Junior Minister’s Plate
competition is Elijah McPherson. McPherson has been
All Grammar groups performed with great skill and verve at the
playing the electric guitar for three years and counts both
annual KBB Music Festival. Their entertaining programmes were
Jimi Hendrix and his own grandfather as major influences
well received by the audiences, with the adjudication for the
– indeed, he plays on his grandfather’s 40-year-old ‘Navarra
Symphony Orchestra, Grammar Virtuosi and Premier Concert
Custom’ guitar. Elijah crossed stage and performed ‘On
Band all coming within one per cent of achieving the coveted
Green Dolphin Street’ composed by Bronisław Kaper
Gold award.
but popularised by the legendary Miles Davis. He was
accompanied by David Taylor on drums, Elijah Wilson on Despite this disappointment, the Symphony Orchestra were
piano and Harry Doyle on bass. McPherson was awarded a pleased to be placed in the top five school orchestras in Auckland.
gift voucher courtesy of MusicWorks. Overall, the Symphony Orchestra, Grammar Virtuosi, Concert
Band and Big Band all achieved creditable Silver awards: a
Following the Minister’s Plate competition, adjudicator and
consistent and encouraging foundation to build on for 2017.
Old Boy Mr B. Hoadley selected Tianmeng Tie to receive an
additional prize from the University of Auckland and a gift Top: the Premier Concert Band, and below; the Grammar Big Band,
voucher from MusicWorks recognising his artistic promise. both competing at the 2016 KBB Music Festival.
Junior Minister’s Plate winner, Elijah McPherson.
This year’s Winter Concert I was again hosted in the glorious Holy
L A NG L A NG NZ YOU TH PI A NO
Trinity Cathedral in Parnell. Five large ensembles presented a dazzling
programme in which New Zealand composers and arrangers featured
COMPETITION
prominently. A highlight of the programme was the first performance of Form 6 student Chenxiao Chen was awarded first prize in the annual
the revived Grammar Voices choir, in association with the Rezonation NZ Youth Piano Competition by internationally acclaimed soloist,
Choir from St Cuthbert’s College. Their ‘Epic Disney Love Story’ was Lang Lang and Form 7 student Conroy Hu was awarded third place.
arranged and directed by Director of Music at St Cuthbert’s College,
Chen is one of the School’s most accomplished pianists. Many
Mr Stewart Allan. Other highlights included Robert Main’s ‘Clash’
young musicians work towards gaining a Grade 8 before they
performed by the Premier Concert Band, and Mozart’s challenging
leave school. Chen passed his, with distinction, aged 12. At 13
‘Adagio’ and ‘Fugue for Strings’, played by the Grammar Virtuosi
he came top in New Zealand in the Advanced Certificate of Piano
Chamber Orchestra.
Performance and at 14, was an LTCL diploma holder, with distinction.
Special mention must be made of the outstanding performance of
His achievements and scholarship awards include a top six placing
Addinsell’s “Warsaw Concerto” by Form 7 student, Conroy Hu. Hu’s
in the Wallace Junior National Piano Competition and a third place
professionalism and musicality brought the Cathedral’s beautiful
in the Ronisch Piano Competition, making him one of the finest
Steinway grand piano to life in a truly exceptional performance,
young pianists in New Zealand. Chen plays piano with the Premier
sensitively accompanied by our Symphony Orchestra. Conroy went on
Concert Band and flute with the Orchestra. He crossed stage and
to perform this work later with the Auckland Symphony Orchestra to Grammar’s Chenxiao Chen (third from left) and Conroy Hu (far left)
performed Debussy’s ‘Fireworks’ at assembly on May 24.
significant acclaim. Violinist, Tianmeng Tie. receive awards at the 2016 Lang Lang NZ Youth Piano Competition.
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GR AMMAR COMPOSERS WIN
KOREAN CULTUR AL EVENING BATTLE OF THE BANDS
NATIONAL RECOGNITION
A Riff in Space and Time performing at the Battle of the Bands. Lachlan Grant in the APO ‘Our Voice’ composition competition.
The annual Korean Group Cultural Extravaganza, held over two
nights at the Centennial Theatre at the start of Term 3, proved to
be a great success. Students from Grammar and Epsom Girls’
Grammar worked very hard during Term 2 and the July school
holidays to ensure that the two full houses were entertained
by a wide range of cultural items, including music, singing,
modern dance, drama, nanta (drums) and the stunning fan dance.
Top: The nanta drums group; above, the entire Korean Group; and Congratulations to the Grammar Korean leaders, Jaeho So and
2016 Battle of the Bands winners Haphazard. Campbell MacKenzie, finalist in the ‘Play it Strange’ songwriting
above right, singer Minko Cho and the Korean Band. Taesoo Kim, for their part in this very special event.
competition.
Our Battle of the Bands 2016 contest was stronger than ever Form 6 student Lachlan Grant was awarded second place in
GR A MM A R STR ING QUA RTET H A PH A Z A R D FOR HIR E this year, with last year’s winners Vinyl up against seven other a national competition for young composers by the Auckland
Bring a touch of Grammar excellence to your private event this The winners of the 2016 Battle of the Bands Competition, 5-piece Grammar Bands. These bands included Song of Time, A Riff In Philharmonic Orchestra. His composition ‘A Moment for Flute and
summer! band Haphazard, went on to further success in the Auckland Jazz Spacetime, Jello, Mr Sleep, Harsh Johnny and the Hot Knives, Orchestra’ will be performed and recorded by the orchestra in
and Blues Secondary School Competition, receiving one of only Haphazard and Smokefree Rockquest regional finalists, Miracle. their upcoming ‘Our Voice’ project. Further information is available
The Grammar String Quartet is available for hire for private
three Platinum awards. on the APO website.
functions through Term 4 and the summer holidays at very The finale was held in the Centennial Theatre with New Zealand
competitive rates. Drawn from the ranks of our accomplished This experienced band is available for hire for private functions singer, Mr Michael Murphy, trombonist, Mr Jonathan Tan and For the second consecutive year, a Grammar songwriter
Grammar Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra, this experienced acoustic through Term 4 and the summer holidays, and comes with King’s School teacher, Mrs Emma Featherstone adjudicating. has been named as a finalist in the national ‘Play It Strange’
group perform a variety of styles, from traditional music to lighter glowing references. Haphazard has the skills and experience to The night was a fantastic event that showcased not only the songwriting competition. Form 6 student Campbell MacKenzie
jazz and popular favourites. make any event a success, with an extensive repertoire, ranging range of musicians at Grammar, but also the high calibre of the has received a grant of up to $750 to create a professional
from classic jazz standards to modern jazz and original jazz- competition. Haphazard took out top honours with their mix of recording of his song, which will then feature on the 2016 ‘Play
Please email your enquiry to Mr James Donaldson at
influenced works. jazz and contemporary fusion music. It Strange’ compilation album.
j.donaldson@ags.school.nz
20 AD AUGUSTA OCTOBER 2016 OCTOBER 2016 AD AUGUSTA 21Grammar students Celebrating Fukuoka Day with
giving back our exchange students
MAN Y OF GR AMMAR’S YOUNG MEN ARE COMMITTED TO ‘GIVING BACK’ TO THE SATURDAY 3 SEPTEMBER MARKED THE 30-YEAR SISTER CIT Y REL ATIONSHIP
COMMUNIT Y BY VOLUNTEERING THEIR TIME AND TALENTS TO SUPPORT A BET WEEN AUCKL AND AND FUKUOK A, AND GR AMMAR PL AYED ITS PART
NUMBER OF CHARITABLE ORGANISATIONS. IN THE CELEBR ATIONS.
Their efforts provide practical Prefects have raised over $1,000
support to those in need, towards the cost of a $2,000
strengthen the School’s relationship incubator and are working towards
with the wider community and, raising the balance.
perhaps most importantly, are a
The Prefect team also supported
means for students to appreciate
the RSA at this year’s Poppy Day
that life should not just be about
and the ANZAC Day Dawn Parade.
what you can acquire and gain, but
The RSA presented Hogan Wang
also about what you can contribute
with a certificate of appreciation
and give.
and Wang said it was a pleasure
Charitable organisation ‘Duffy and an honour to assist the RSA.
Books in Homes’ aims to promote
Finally, the School’s Form 7
reading and improve literacy for
Enrichment Programme offers
disadvantaged primary school The day involved a series of events held
students the opportunity to work
students by providing books for across Auckland, including a rugby match
at a number of rest homes after
them in their homes. Grammar between Grammar and Seiryo High School,
school, be an academic tutor at
Prefects have supported this charity attended by the Mayor of Auckland and the
the In-Zone Hostel, and work as a
for a number of years, and have Mayor of Fukuoka, Japan.
mentor to younger students. The
raised money through sausage
uptake for these programmes has This fixture marked the conclusion of a
sizzles and movie screenings. They
been impressive, with more than week-long exchange by Seiryo High School
have also donated a portion of the
135 students from the Form 7 students who studied English at Grammar,
Prefects’ Ball income.
cohort volunteering this year. interacted with our students, received
Ray Avery’s ‘Keep Little Hearts external coaching at the Auckland Rugby
Associate Headmaster Senior
Beating’ Charitable Trust raises Academy, and stayed with Grammar host
School, Mr Damian Watson, says
funds for the purchase of families for a true New Zealand experience.
many students comment that they
incubators to save the lives of
have found their volunteer work The programme was very successful for
premature babies in third world
to be one of the most rewarding students, hosts and staff alike in forging
countries. A group of Prefects
aspects of their time at School, and strong international relations. In turn, we
(led by Adam Clark and Nick
that not only have they learnt about plan to send a rugby development squad
Stankovich) volunteered to support
others, but they have also learnt to Fukuoka in December, 2017 to complete
the charity this year. Clark says it
about themselves as a result. the cycle of exchange. Fukuoka is Japan’s
was an opportunity to save lives in
countries where prematurely-born Pictured from top: Prefects Mark sixth largest city and one of the host cities
babies could die without access to Simento and Jacob Johnson read for the 2019 Rugby World Cup.
an incubator. “The fundraising has to primary school students; Hogan From top: both teams after the game;
been a very positive experience,” Wang with Ms Lizzie Leuchars Grammar won 15-10; the Mayor of
he says. “I hope what we’ve done from SkyCity and Mr Mark Vella; a Fukuoka with Headmaster, Mr Tim
challenges and inspires others to sausage sizzle for the ‘Keep Little O’Connor. (Top two photos taken by
get involved in charity work.” The Hearts Beating’ Charitable Trust. Andrew Huang ‘11).
22 AD AUGUSTA OCTOBER 2016 OCTOBER 2016 AD AUGUSTA 23STAFF
ON EXTENDED LEAVE, MR MARK VELL A
The Education Review Office’s Associate Headmaster, Mr Mark Vella, has been granted two
years’ leave to hold an Executive position at the Australian
International School in Ho Chi Min City, Vietnam.
thoughts on Grammar Mark has very much influenced the School’s academic direction,
standards and level of success during his tenure. He first taught
History at Grammar, and was Form 4 Dean from 1985-1989. He
then moved to Rutherford College on promotion to Head of Social
Studies and History. He returned to Grammar in 1993 as Head of
THE FOLLOWING COMMENTS ARE EXTR ACTS TAKEN FROM THE FULL History and concluded an almost 23-year straight run of service,
ERO REPORT ON AUCKL AND GR AMMAR SCHOOL, JUNE 2016. accumulating a total of 28 years at the School.
Mark taught history full time, at all levels, up until 1999. He also 2000, holding the Senior Master’s role, Director of Studies role
headed the History marking panel, was an examiner for the Form and Staff Representative’s role on the Board of Trustees from
6 External Examinations pre-NCEA days, and filled the role of 1999-2002 and being the the Deputy Headmaster and Director
CONTEXT Many older students are involved in Old Boys are frequently involved in the
of Studies from 2002-2014 and Associate Headmaster – Senior
mentoring or tutoring junior boys to School’s programmes through mentoring Form 7 Dean.
The Board of Trustees and School leaders School from 2015. In each of these positions, Mark’s influence on
assist with their confidence-building, and support initiatives, which bring Mark has been an NZQA Bursary examination marker, a History
are committed to the School’s legacy, the flagship status of academia at Grammar has been immense.
achievement and self-esteem. expertise into the School from a variety of Unit Standards Moderator, a member of the NCEA History
traditions and heritage. They are aware of backgrounds, experience and perspective.
Within the School’s organisation there are Subject Expert Panel and an NCEA facilitator. In Cambridge Mark has also been a great supporter of the extracurricular life of
relevant, future-focused trends in boys’
processes for students to develop their A very high proportion of students are International Examinations, he was an examiner and marker the School, coaching many rugby teams, managing junior tennis
education that emerge from national and
own individual pathway to either university, involved in a wide range of sporting for AS NZ History, and he has been a member of the ACSNZ teams and supporting Form 4 Camps, the Model United Nations
international research.
further tertiary training or employment. and cultural activities that help to build Academic Panel, a group he chaired for 10 years. and the Headmaster’s Social Awareness Committee. We wish
Students identify strongly with the their sense of belonging to the School him all the best in Vietnam.
Students and teaching staff benefit from Mark has also been the NZQA Principal’s Nominee since 1999
School’s culture of high expectations, community. Numerous cultural activities
learning relationships that are respectful and the Cambridge Examinations Officer for the School since Pictured: Mr Mark Vella with his partner, Ms Rachel Candy.
success is underpinned by The Grammar and events, including many opportunities
Way, which emphasises the pursuit of and reciprocal, and students at all levels
to learn and travel overseas, affirm boys’
academic excellence as a core value, the of the School demonstrate a strong work
ethic and a high level of engagement
identities and promote concepts of global FAREWELL TO MR GR ANT HANSEN
School is very connected to its past and citizenship within the School’s ethos.
present community members, and the with learning. Grammar farewelled 25-year master, Mr Grant Hansen, at the end
School’s facilities and resources support
CURRICULUM EDUCATIONAL SUCCESS of August as he left the School to take up his new role as Deputy
high levels of student success. FOR MĀORI, AS MĀORI Headmaster at St Peter’s College.
A positive School culture, an orderly
LEARNING environment and an increasingly The School continues to promote high During his 25 years at Grammar, Grant made a hugely significant
significant focus on student wellbeing levels of educational success for Māori. contribution to the School. Appointed by Headmaster John
Auckland Grammar School uses
enhance the curriculum’s effectiveness. Students are succeeding at comparable Graham in 1989, Grant first joined us as an Assistant Physical
achievement information well to
Curriculum plans in many departments levels to the rest of the School in CIE and Education master. He left in 1991 to teach and coach in Yorkshire
promote high levels of student progress
are increasingly focused on critical and NCEA qualifications. and returned in 1994 to become Master in Charge of Form 6 PE
and achievement.
and Outdoor Education and Assistant Master at Tibbs House. In
There is a philosophical clarity about
creative thinking and the use of digital CONCLUSION 1996, Grant became Master in Charge of Cricket and Assistant
technology to support and extend learning.
learning opportunities for all boys and this New subjects are being introduced to Auckland Grammar School continues Sports Co-ordinator, before being appointed Head of Department
is a key expectation of School leaders further expand the curriculum. to achieve high-quality educational Physical Education in the same year. Between 2002-2006, Grant
and teachers. The extent to which this is outcomes for boys. High expectations was Senior Housemaster, Tibbs House and Director of Rugby
realised is reflected in academic results Boys initiate, participate in and coaching from 2003-2005. In 2006, he became Director of Sport,
for academic achievement are promoted
contribute to a number of different Grant was actively involved in the extracurricular life of Grammar.
for the senior school. throughout the School. School leaders a position he held for over 10 years. It was in this role and that of
learning activities, pursuits and interests He coached the 1st XI Cricket for two seasons and coached
The School’s dual learning pathways cater are committed to the School’s legacy, Acting Deputy Headmaster that many young men and staff relied
inside and outside the classroom. The numerous rugby teams to Auckland Championships, including
well for the diversity of student strengths, traditions and heritage and also reference on his extensive knowledge of secondary school sport.
School has developed ways to facilitate the U15 team to National Champion status for three consecutive
interests and aspirations and a large national and international trends in
many student-led interest areas that Grant was the staff representative on the Board of Trustees years (1994-1996). Alongside these champion teams, he coached
majority of learners obtain qualifications boys’ education that lead to increased
add enrichment to learning. Student from 2013 and was awarded the Headmaster’s Council Staff Auckland age-grade teams and went on to coach the 1st XV from
and university entrance. opportunity and pathways for success.
voice is sought frequently for curriculum Scholarship in 1996, as well as many well-deserved sporting 1998-2005. This team became national semi-finalists in 2002.
The School continues to perform highly changes, making learning more authentic ERO is likely to carry out the next review awards, including the ASB College Sport Award for Service
We thank Grant for his 25 years’ service to Auckland Grammar
in Scholarship examinations. In 2014, 157 and meaningful. in four-to-five years. to Sport, the NZSSC Award for Outstanding Service to New
School, and we wish him well in his new role.
scholarships were achieved and 140 were Zealand School Sport and the Peter Sharp Sports Scholarship for
Outstanding Service to Sport in 2013. Pictured: Mr Grant Hansen speaks at his farewell.
gained in 2015.
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