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the bulletin December 2014
The Magazine of the Nelson College Community
1
Message from the Headmaster
2014 has been a busy, challenging and eventful year.
The College continues to show unprecedented roll growth,
strong academic and sporting success and sound financial
and commercial development.
Our school roll will grow again in 2015, with an anticipated
1266 boys incorporating 1100 MOE funded boys, 50
Internationals and a full Preparatory School of 116.
Seismic strengthening work was completed on the Hall in
mid-October in time for graduation events and prizegiving.
Seismic work on the remaining two classrooms will be
completed over the summer.
It is pleasing to report that all of our buildings will then have
seismic ratings of above 67%, a huge relief for the College.
Academic highlights from 2013 include Oliver Coleman, the
2013 Dux receiving the National Subject Scholar award for
Biology and our NCEA Level 2 pass rate in 2013 being at
88%, our highest in eight years.
Of note is the exceptional achievement rate of our Maori
boys with 75% of them leaving the College with a Level 2
qualification compared to the National statistic of 45%.
One of the important components of our vision for the co-
curricula life of the College has been to raise the profile and
performance of Cricket and Football up to the level of Rugby,
Volleyball and Basketball. I have been delighted with the quality and sportsmanship exhibited
by all of our teams but in particular the 1st XI Football team who won the Nelson Men's Division
1 competition and finished a credible 7th at Nationals beating both MAGS and AGS. Another
highlight was the 1st XI cricket team winning the CD Gillette Cup beating Palmerston North
BHS. I look forward to watching them in the top six National Tournament at Lincoln University
in early December.
In the Arts the performance of our Theatre Sports Team (2nd at Nationals) and our individual
actors (yet another of our boys qualifying for the National Shakespeare Globe Scholar
award) has been outstanding. Music and Art also continue to flourish with some excellent
performances and outstanding NCEA results, particularly in Art design.
Boarding
As Old Boys you have received a number of communications School, the International Department, commercial hireage,
throughout the year regarding the review of boarding and catering & all other college owned assets and entities. Whilst
the potential future path that it will take. not a trading company, the structures and practices put in
place will include the same accountabilities.
This has been a difficult and stressful time for all concerned,
but be assured that the College is committed to the long Clearly this is a major undertaking for the College and
term development and sustainability of Boarding. The closing represents the most significant financial and infrastructure
of our boarding division would constitute an unacceptable commitment made by the Board of Trustees since 1939,
loss of the College's special character and would be a when Barnicoat and Rutherford were built.
complete dislocation from our historical roots.
As a consequence we are seeking support from Old Boys,
Editor: Gina Fletcher The decisions made by the Board of Trustees concerning initially Barnicoat Old Boys in 2015, to assist us in completing
The Bulletin is published by the future have been made with the intention of creating a the work and reducing our borrowing costs.
Anchor Print, Nelson viable boarding division with a solid future.
My thanks to the 100+ Old Boys who attended the weekend
The overall vision and potential timeline have been confirmed reunion during August at the College and to Old Boys who
as below: have attended functions at QUAD (Wanganui), Christchurch,
Wellington, and Napier throughout the year.
• 2015 Barnicoat refurbishment – cost estimates of
$2.1 million. Finally I would like to thank the NCOBA Executive for their
• 2015-2019 Fell refurbishment (partial annually continued support of me personally and for the College as
over 5 years) a whole which has included continued further development
• 2016-2018 Conversion of Rutherford into the work on the Museum and the Script, led by David Robertson
Preparatory School classrooms, offices and and John Lines.
boarding school (timing is dependent on cash
I hope you as Old Boys will look at contributing to our future
flow and trading surpluses).
development and that you are able to take pride in the
Cover image: Melville Mirfin The 35 returning Rutherford boys have completed the achievements which have been made at your old school.
(1903-06) raised in Ikamatua process of choosing Fell or Barnicoat as their house for 2015 Nga mihi nui
on the West Coast and and beyond, and Rutherford as a secondary school students'
schooled (boarding) at Nelson boarding house will cease to exist as of 4 December 2014.
College, was chosen as the face
of New Zealand Post's official All staff associated with the Boarding hostels have been
stamp and coin programme, through a restructuring process with their positions being
to mark 100 years since New disestablished and new roles and job descriptions put in place.
Zealand entered the war. Gary O'Shea MEd (Admin)
Photo courtesy of NZ Post.
The private divisions of the College will operate as a single Headmaster
commercial entity comprising Boarding, the Preparatory
2The proposed new classroom block, situated between
the boiler shed and the Preparatory School will house the
Commerce & Business department, the Year 13 Leadership
Programme and a senior study facility.
Contents Prime Minister John Key
2 From the Headmaster Visits Nelson College
Report on the year at Nelson
College
3 Nelson College – New
Classroom Block
Prime Minister Visits
Ready for Action
4-5 Board of Trustees Medallion
Recipients
6 Old Boys’ Association News
7 Old Boys’ Reunion 2014
8-9 Old Boys – All Go In 2014
10 Good Sports Photo courtesy of The Nelson Mail
News and photos on Old Boys John Key speaks with Jake Higgs, left and Jake Shirley at the Gibbons TEC
achieving in a variety of sports The last Prime Minister at Nelson College on an official visit was Helen Clark
during the 150th Jubilee Celebrations held in 2006, so, it was a great day for
11 Out and About in Brief Nelson College to shine when we hosted PM John Key in August. The boys
warmly welcomed the Prime Minister, where he spent time at the Gibbons Trade
Books by Old Boys Education Centre and Whare. Because there wasn't time for him to have lunch,
he spent 40 minutes talking freely to 15 senior students in a classroom. Mr Key
12 Honours for Old Boys said he would "absolutely, without doubt" have sent his son to Nelson College.
13 WWI Commemorations 2015
Scriptorium/Museum
14 Nelson College Trust
Foundation
Historic Flag Returned
15 2013/14 Obituaries
Rest in Peace to all those who
have passed on Ready for Action: Nelson College Theatre Sports students
Sean Young, left, Jake Danson, Myer van Gosliga and
16 In Memory - Peter Lamb Louis Laws who finished second in a national competition.
Photo courtesy of The Nelson Mail
3Photo courtesy of The Nelson Mail
Sam Fu-Allen finished the Gymsports year as the Marlborough Nelson College 1st XV lock Quinten Strange played for the New Zealand Schools rugby team in matches
Champion, Top of the South Champion, Canterbury Champion, against Fiji and Australia, of which both games NZ won. On selection Quinten said it was "special".
South Island Champion and the National Champion in floor,
parallel bars and pommel.
Board of Trustees Medallion Recipients
Congratulations to the following boys who were national title holders or New Zealand
(or other countries) representatives:
Marcus Jones National U63kg Boxing Champion Quinn Chisnall NZ Secondary Schools Junior
Reece Walker NZ National MotoX Champion Underwater Hockey Champions
Jackson Walker NZ National MotoX Champion Nathan Black NZ Secondary Schools Junior
Underwater Hockey Champions
Nathan Manuel Fijian National Basketball Team
Thomas Marris-Craddock NZ Secondary Schools Junior
Joseph Brady National U17 Rowing Double Sculls Underwater Hockey Champions
Olly Stephens National U17 Rowing Double Sculls James Mellor NZ Secondary Schools Junior
NZ Junior Worlds Representative Underwater Hockey Champions
James Anderson NZ Secondary Schools Volleyball Tournament Team Samuel Hopgood NZ Secondary Schools Junior
NZ U20 Men's Team & National Club Title Holder Underwater Hockey Champions
Harry Fergusson NZ Secondary Schools Volleyball Tournament Team Perry Smith NZ Secondary Schools Junior
NZ U20 Menís Team & National Club Title Holder Underwater Hockey Champions
Max Clarke 1st in National Senior Science Competition Bryn Anderson NZ Secondary Schools Junior
Top Scorer in Bis Science Competition (International) Underwater Hockey Champions
Atkin Kaua Solomon Island U19 Football Team Kit Vining NZ U18 Underwater Hockey Team
Kevin Obed Solomon Island U19 Football Team Wesley Harris NZ U18 Underwater Hockey Team
James Hopgood NZ Secondary Schools Junior Sam Fu-Allen Senior Men's National Gymnastics Champion
Underwater Hockey Champions
Jesse Forsyth NZ U18 Hockey Team
Callum Mason NZ Secondary Schools Junior
Underwater Hockey Champions Samuel Hay Represented Canterbury in U18
National Hockey Winning Team
Samuel Christian NZ Secondary Schools Junior
Underwater Hockey Champions Quinten Strange NZ Secondary School Rugby Team
Nicholas Clark NZ Secondary Schools Junior Devon Stove NZ U14 and Under Inline Hockey Team
Underwater Hockey Champions Louis Clarke NZ Culinary Champions Gold Medal Winning Team
Finn Wilkinson NZ Secondary Schools Junior Chakkapong Klahan NZ Culinary Champions Gold Medal Winning Team
Underwater Hockey Champions Keegan Fisher 1st in NZ Language Perfect - Fijian
4Sean Young's love
of theatre and dual
portrayal of Othello
and Iago has seen
him selected to go to
the Globe Theatre in
London.
Photo courtesy of The Nelson Mail
Junior World medallist
Olly Stephens in
the New Zealand
Junior Mens Coxless
Quad Sculls team
who won Bronze at
the World Rowing
Junior Champs held in
Germany.
Photo courtesy of The Nelson Mail Photo courtesy of The Nelson Mail
New Zealand National
Junior MotoX
Champion Reece
Walker in action on
his Yamaha YZ125 – an
impressive unbeaten
five wins from five
starts.
Photo courtesy
Andy McGechan,
BikesportNZ.com
Charles Leaper Duke of Edinburgh Gold Medal Award
Finn Eden Fijian Junior National Sailing Champion 2011, 2012, 2013
Peter McEwen NZ Junior Men's Wood Chopping Team
Benjamin Anderson NZ U20 Touch Rugby Team
Joshua Simpson NZ Junior Indoor Cricket Team
Sean Young NZ Representative Shakespeare Globe International
George Sellwood NZ Youth Brass Band Champions
Thomas Logan NZ Youth Brass Band Champions
Toby Brown NZ Youth Brass Band Champions Gold
New Zealand Champion
Jerry Zindel NZ Youth Brass Band Champions
Junior Masterchefs –
Hugo Coleman NZ Youth Brass Band Champions Chakkapong Klahan
Jack Currie NZ Youth Brass Band Champions and Louis Clarke.
Rylea Hart NZ Youth Brass Band Champions "You guys
Jasper Brown NZ Youth Brass Band Champions deserved to
Thomas Hulland NZ Youth Brass Band National Title Holder be crowned
Best Individual Youth Musician
the National
Cameron Dee Future Problem Solving National Champions
Champions and
Joshua Hurst Future Problem Solving National Champions
would rival any
Logan Schokking Future Problem Solving National Champions
Logan Smith Future Problem Solving National Champions
junior chef in the
Burgess Mills Future Problem Solving National Champions
industry – well
Yitzin Ruiz Lopez Future Problem Solving National Champions done!"
Judges comment
Francis Sygrove Future Problem Solving National Champions
James Crosbie Future Problem Solving National Champions Photo courtesy of The Nelson Mail
5Dear Old Boys
This will be my last communication to you
Ncoba 2014 Ncoba A&P Shows
all as President of the Old Boys' Association. Executive Contact Details Look out for the Nelson
It has been both gratifying and a pleasure College stand at the
President The Association provides a valuable link following A&P Shows:
to head the Association over my tenure as
Rob McKegney (1966-70) between Old Boys and the College as well
President. 2014:
as support to individuals, groups and special
We are an active and vital organisation with Vice President Motueka 6&7 December
initiatives to ensure that the future of Nelson
over 1700 members. The link between the Paul Sturrock (1980-84)
College is a bright and prosperous one. 2015:
Old Boys and the College is important and Secretary/Treasurer Buller 11 January
At Nelson College we are fortunate to have
ensures that the future of Nelson College is a Brett Mochan (1972-75) Golden Bay 18 January
the services of Gina Fletcher who acts as
bright and prosperous one. Reefton 1 February
Headmaster Old Boys' Liaison and she is able to assist
In early August the Association, in Gary O'Shea you with any queries you may have relating Murchison 16 February
conjunction with the College, held decade to Nelson College, archival research, visiting Rai Valley 1 March
Executive
reunions and everyone was delighted with the Museum or if you just want to pop in In attendance will be
John Bethwaite (1957-61)
the success of the event and are looking and have a look around your old school. Community Relations
Paul Bromell (1981-86)
forwarding to future reunions. Please call or email ahead of time to make Director, Mark Vinsen
Campbell Ching (1969-73)
an appointment.
My heartfelt thanks to John Lines, David Kieran Cleary (staff)
Robertson and the Executive committee Iain Graham (1969-73) On our website we aim to provide relevant
for their hard work and commitment to
the successful running of the Association.
Tim Harley (1960-66)
David Kenning (1962-65)
and up-to-date information that is easy to
find, so that our Nelson College community
Reunion
Many thanks to Gina Fletcher who acts as
Old Boys' Liaison and assists you with many
John Krammer (1947-50)
Ian Lash (1954-59)
is well informed.
Visit: www.nelsoncollege.school.nz
August
queries. John Lines (1957-58)
Doug McKee (1956-60)
Postal: 2015
Remember to stay in touch with your PO Box 202, Nelson 7040, New Zealand
Jeremy Matthews (1969-73) Arts Festival Focus –
alma mater as the Old Boys' Association Phone: +64 03 548 3099
Mike Neale (1959-65) running Wednesday
represents a wealth of knowledge and Email: gina@nelsoncollege.school.nz
David Robertson (1956-61) through Saturday with Art
expertise the world over.
Ted Priest (1957-60) If we don't have your email address, please exhibitions, dinner, BBQ,
contact us so we can keep in touch and concert, rugby – don't miss
stay connected. out – pencil this in your
Check out our Facebook page also – diary for 2015!
Nelson College Old Boys.
Rob McKegney
President
Organ Project "Music was a huge passion of his with this starting way back
Launched earlier this year, the Nelson when he attended the College, so making this donation
College Old Boys' Association wish to thank seems the right thing to do and I know he would be
those who have donated to the Organ
Project to date, which currently sits at just
chuffed for me to do so to help ensure the organ lives on."
over $12000. These funds are held within
the Nelson College Old Boys' Association. school hall) are needed for repair work to
In particular we would like to thank Dick be completed on the organ – work will
Borgdorff (1977-81) and his sister Wilma therefore begin November 2015 and be fully
who donated a substantial sum in memory operational by February 2016.
of Jan Borgdorff (1969-73) who died
Contributions: We will continue to receive
suddenly in 2013.
contributions up to 1 May 2015 and would ask
Date for Restoration: It has been indicated your further support in raising the additional
that three months (and full closure of the $18000 needed to complete this work.
Barnicoat House
Fundraising Appeal
Nelson College is holding a fundraising Challenge for
'Decade Old Boys' with associated naming rights. We need
LEAD OLD BOYS for each decade to facilitate contacting
and co-ordinating their Decade – if you would like to assist
us or find out more please contact Gina Fletcher at
gina@nelsoncollege.school.nz, call 03 548 3099 or check
out Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter. Naming Rights on offer!
6Old Boys'
Reunion
@ Nelson
College 1-3
August 2014
"A big thank you for
a fabulous weekend.
The planning and
organising was
superb and our
group had a very
memorable time."
Ralph Jones
(1970-74, Fell)
Don't forget
these are held
for Old Boys
at Trailways,
Trafalgar St,
Nelson, the
first Friday of
the month.
Everyone
welcome!
7All go in 2014
1 Master Oarsman Ian Hatton (1950-53) won four medals
at the NZ Masters Rowing Championships.
2 Luke Slotemaker (2000-01) adding a Top of the South
Strongman Competition to the Nelson A&P Show.
3 John Gbenda-Charles (1996) and Murray Roeske
(1995-96) teamed up together for The Amazing Race
Australia v New Zealand TV series. Billed as best mates – John
and Murray, or Raspberry and Coke as they called themselves.
4 Legend and Champion adventure racer Nathan Fa’avae
1
(1983-88), captain of the Seagate team which won the
Expedition Africa 500km adventure race earlier in the
year, and more recently won the Adventure Racing World
Championships in Ecuador in a 700km race through the
Ecuador wilderness.
5 The 1929 Austin 7 Special restored by Richard Anderson
(1959-60), pictured behind the wheel.
6 Matt, left (1994-98) and John (1964-71) Duncan of
Founders Brewery with the first bottles of The Lost Suitcase
Golden Lager.
7 "One of a Kind" basketballer Phill Jones (1991) was
presented with a mere from the National Basketball League
(NBL), by former record holder Willie Burton, when he played
his 362nd game in NBL, more than anyone else. Ever. Phill
played his last game for the Nelson Giants this year after 367
NBL games, 2367 shots made; 6674 points scored (2nd in NBL
history); Titles won in 1994, 1998; Olympian 2000, 2004. 2 3
Photos 1-7 courtesy of The Nelson Mail
Matt was sponsored by head one of the top design to live up to, his passion
Representing New Zealand the Victoria International departments in the world. for adventure and the
in Venezuela at an Leadership Programme As a child, growing up in environment are values that
International Climate to attend the G20 Youth Nelson, he played almost I hold in high regard."
Forum, one of the largest every sport imaginable:
Change Conference international events soccer, tennis, volleyball,
held in July organised for young softball, table tennis, rugby, 2014 Landcorp
Charlie Norton (2009-13) leaders in 2014. "The main and cricket. Nelson College
highlight for me was being teacher and Old Boy,
Agricultural
Charlie is partway through
surrounded by young Kevin Burgess (1965-69), Communicator
the first year of his
engineering degree at
people who not only had explained that many of the of the Year
high hopes for the future, things he admired, from Bruce Wills
Auckland University and
but who were already running shoes to beautiful (1974-78, Rutherford)
on top of his studies he is
beginning to do amazing cars, were created by
the assistant operations Bruce is outgoing National
things with their lives." Matt industrial designers – and
manager for the P3 Federated Farmers President
has just graduated with a he was hooked.
Foundation – a NZ youth also and received the
degree from Victoria and
organisation which aims above award for excellence
has been accepted into a
to end extreme poverty in in communicating
New Zealand, South East
post grad medical degree in 2014 National agricultural issues, events or
Melbourne.
Asia and the Pacific. In the Institute of Water information.
future Charlie hopes to use and Atmospheric
his developing leadership
New Zealand Research
skills, analytical thinking Vienna CatchUp
Photo courtesy of The Nelson Mail
and engineering degree to Institute of Design Ambassador
make a difference. John Britten Black Pin for Science Award Nelson College
Achievements in Design Blake Hornblow International Marketing
Matt Holmes (1981-85) (2009-2013) Director Leigh Riley recently
caught up with Berndt
New Zealand Top Matt is the creative Asa Blake is at Otago von Amelunxen (2010)
Scholar Biology 2013 director of innovation in University studying marine in Vienna. Berndt is a 3rd
Oliver Coleman (2009-13) global footwear at Nike in science and an engineering year medical student plus
Portland, Oregon, USA, bachelor of science degree. studying economics and
heading a team of 23 As an Ambassador Blake massage!
Global Inspiration designers. In October he is being sent on a deep
was flown to NZ to receive sea fisheries expedition to
G20 Youth Forum this top design honour the Southern Ocean and
Germany and give a sold out speech Antarctica. "Sir Peter Blake's
Matt Hayes (2005-09) about what itís like to legacy is still one I strive
84 5
Former top policeman Ted Lines (1958-61)
has won a national conservation award for
the years he has put into restoring the Oku
Reserve in Island Bay to its former glory.
"After all these years the
bird life has come back."
Photo courtesy Sam Duff, Cook Strait News
6 7
From farm work to field work
– Nelson College Old Boy finds success
As a boy, Sam Webber spent most of his days mucking around outdoors Studying geology has been a sound choice for Sam, who loves the hands-on,
at his family farm just outside of Nelson. These days, he's studying towards creative side of the earth science. "You get to be intellectual but you also get
a Master of Geology at Victoria University of Wellington and exploring the to be extremely creative in a sort of geometric, spatial sense." Sam's studies
world. have seen him climbing volcanoes in South America with a Victoria field trip
and helping measure glacier velocity in the Southern Alps with the Antarctic
While a Master's degree may seem far away from the farm, Sam says geology
Research Centre. Next year, his Master's will take him to Papua New Guinea
provides him a way to "get back to basics" and "get mucky again".
to study faults.
Sam developed a love for science while studying at Nelson College so
"We're going to be bashing through jungle, getting the machetes out,
enrolling in a Bachelor of Science at Victoria University after secondary
choppering to mountain peaks, finding where the rivers are going and
school seemed a natural progression.
whether they've shifted and where the fault is and how it's moving. For me
"I've always been into the environment, so geology seemed to make sense," it's the closest thing to being an explorer you could possibly be."
says Sam. "The environment is run by the Earthís system and I really wanted
When Sam needs a break from exploring and study he loves coming home to
to get to the bottom of it. Victoria has a great reputation for geology – so it
Nelson for a little rest and relaxation.
stacked up to come and study here."
On top of his achievements in geology, Sam has been chosen as one of eight
Victoria student ambassadors this year. You can find out more about Sam's
University experience and watch him in action at www.victoria.ac.nz/sam
"For me it's the closest thing
to being an explorer you
could possibly be."
9Good Sports
All Blacks and scored a great try against Japan in Kobe,
Athletics Japan on November 1st.
Well done to Julian Matthews (2002-06) who competed
Tabai Matson (1983-86) Assistant Coach Crusaders and
in the 2014 Commonwealth Games held at Glasgow. Not
Assistant Coach Maori All Blacks.
only did Julian compete, he qualified for the Men's 1500
metres final, and can be seen below left congratulating NEW ZEALAND UNDER 20
NZ bronze medallist Nick Willis after the final. Julian ran a 2014
commendable 9 th. Selected and played for NZ U20 Squad in the U20 World Cup
played earlier this year: Mitchell Drummond (2010-12)
Basketball and David Havili (2012).
Captain of New Zealand Breakers: Mika Vukona (2000) 2015
Under 20 New Zealand Basketball Team selected Selected are: Tom Hill (2009-11); Ethan Blackadder
Finn Delany (2009-13) at the 2014 Australian U20 State (2008-12); Mitchell Hunt (2009-13); Fletcher Smith
Championships held at Perth in February. Finn was also (2008-10); Tu Puoho Stephens (2011-13).
selected to trial for the Tall Black basketball team this year. ALL BLACK
Life Membership of Basketball NZ awarded to Steve Wyatt Crockett (1994-2000), All Black Prop, had a
Fitchett (NC Staff). fantastic season and is now a regular in the front row. 140
games for the Crusaders 33 test caps All Blacks as at 1 Nov.
Bowls New Zealand IRISH NATIONAL
George Shaw (54-60) has been inducted into the Jared Payne (1999) started in the No 12 jersey for Ireland
NZ Bowls Hall of Fame. against South Africa on 8 November, Ireland winning
29-15. Jared is in the running to replace the legendary Brian
Cricket O'Driscoll.
Peter Younghusband (2005-07) fielded in place of Jesse
SAMOA NATIONAL
Ryder during an NZ ODI over India earlier this year.
Sakaria (Zac) Taulofa (2002) plays for Samoa in the No
1 jersey with his latest test Samoa against Italy in Italy on 8
Rowing November. His Club is Stade Francais Paris.
Brook Robertson (2005-11) was part of the NZ U23 Men’s
Eight who won the World Title in Italy earlier this year.
Brooke is in contention for the 2016 Rio Olympic Games in the
Touch Rugby
John Gbenda-Charles (1996) represented the NZ Touch
NZ men’s eight – so keep a look out for his name and progress.
Barbarians National Team (Masters over 35 years division) in
a three test match series versus Australia.
Rugby Mackenzie Haugh (2013) has been selected in the New
Franchise Selections:
Zealand Under-21 men's and open mixed touch teams. After
Sam Prattley (2003-07) Auckland Blues
a Trans-Tasman series against Australia at the start of 2015,
Mitchell Hunt (2009-13) Auckland Blues Development
he will play with the NZ Open mixed team at the Touch
Tom Marshall (2004-08) Chiefs and Makos
World Cup in April.
James Lowe (2006-10) Chiefs and Makos
James Marshall (2002-06) Hurricanes and Taranaki
Wyatt Crockett (1994-2000) Crusaders Rugby League
Tevita Koloamatangi (2006) Chiefs What a year Simon Mannering (2000-04) is having!
Mitchell Drummond (2010-12) Crusaders He captained the Kiwi League team to a historic win over
David Havili (2012) Crusaders Australia in the recent Four Nations Tournament final. It being
the first time NZ has beaten Australia in successive tests for 61
James Lash (2003-07) and Craig Moore (1999-2002)
years. Earlier this year he was named the Vodafone Warriors
named in Heartland XV which played NZ Marist XV and two
Player of the Year for 2014, for the fourth time, and he has
matches against the Cook Islands.
signed on with the Warriors until the end of 2018.
Mitchell Hunt (2009-13) was part of the winning New
Zealand Blues 10's team to win the World Club 10's in Softball
Singapore in late June. NZ JUNIOR BLACK SOX Congratulations to Luke Bowers
Ben May (1996-99) in the 2014-15 Squad for Fukuoka Sanix (2009-13) who played in the World Championships held in
Blues based in Japan in the Top League ñ the highest level of Canada in July, winning silver.
rugby competition in Japan.
Sione Vatuvei (1999-2001) and Andrew Goodman
(1996-2000) in the 2014-15 Squad for Toyota Jido Shokki, In the ITM Grand Final, brothers James Marshall (2004-08) (Captain of Taranaki) and
based in Japan in the Top League. Tom Marshall (2002-06) Makos had the unique situation of playing a grand final against
James Lowe (2006-10) selected for the New Zealand Maori each other with James coming out the victor (photo below and right).
Julian Matthews Photo courtesy of Zimbio.com
10Out And About In Brief
Colin Gibbons (1958-60) had the privilege of visiting with 95 year old
John Brice (1934-36) in Australia earlier this year. John wore his medals for
the occasion. During WWII John was a Pilot Officer with the Royal Air Force
Volunteer Service. In 1941 he was awarded the George Medal "this officer
displayed great coolness and bravery" in the rescue of his gunner who was
trapped in their crashed and burning aircraft. John keeps active and is a great
swimmer, having had top placings in World Masters Games Swimming over
the years for his respective age group, including the 90-94 age group!
Ben Chambers (2004-10) landed his first job in London Musical Theatre in
August, at the Royal Opera House Covent Garden in the musical Anna Nicole.
He is under study to the part of Anna Nicole's Son Daniel. Well done Ben!
Larry Ching (1963-66) retires at the end of 2014 as Waimea College
Principal after 12 years in the role. This concludes a 43 year career as a
teacher, deputy principal and principal in schools through the Nelson-Tasman
region and New Zealand.
Ryan Clough (2009-13) in his first year of an engineering degree at
Canterbury University, Ryan also runs an accessories label called Thieves
Supply selling his designer hats. Check out facebook.com/ThievesSupply.
Gordon Keelty, JP (1958-1961) was recently elected as President of The
National Male Choir of New Zealand. On European tours the choir has sung
in such venues as York Minster, St George's Chapel Windsor, Notre Dame and
La Madeleine in Paris, Salzburg Cathedral and Kajetaner Church (Mozart's
Chapel) in Salzburg, St Stephens Dom and St Peters Church in Vienna, and
the Royal Albert Hall and Royal Festival Hall in London. The choir's next tour
will be to Canada in 2015.
Luke Mills (2001-05) living and working for a design company in
Hong Kong. Luke was this year selected as one of 14 finalists (out of 180
competitors worldwide) in a competition held by the New York Museum of
Art and Design. His design was called Time in Delft (It's the clock).
Sir Geoffrey Palmer QC (1955-59) received an honorary doctorate of laws
from the University of Glasgow in July for "an unparalleled contribution to
public life both in New Zealand and internationally."
In 2015 he will give the Lord Scarman lecture in London on the occasion of
the 50th anniversary of the passage through the United Kingdom Parliament
of the Law Commission Act 1965.
Ben Petley (2009-13) won a full academic scholarship to Roanoke College,
a private liberal arts school in Salem, USA. He will study for his pre-medical
degree in psychiatry, neuro science and human development as well as
playing tennis for the college – known as a student-athlete.
Winners of the People's Choice award at the 2014 NZ Innovators Awards,
Nelson based SnapIT, founded by Chris Rodley (1991-95), Andrew Rodley
(1993-97) and their father Dave (1961-65), have developed an integrated
video observation unit for New Zealand fisheries using innovative camera
Top: Colin Gibbons
hardware, software and cloud storage systems to replace on board human
(1958-60) visiting with observers with recorded video.
John Brice (1934-36). Studying Law, Japanese and International Relations at Victoria University,
Below: Dave McLeod Troy Stade (2007-11) spent one of his summer breaks creating an entry for
(1968-72) and his the World of Wearable Arts – Bizarre Bra section. The garment being inspired
daughter Aurora. by a family connection and made up of shells from spent bullets which are
split in half and then welded and filed to create a petal. "Like every boy
growing up I enjoyed playing with Lego, but other than some after-school
art classes I haven't done much... important to have a creative outlet."
Jesse Walker (2006-10) named the Upper South Island Registered Master
Builders Carters 2014 Apprentice of the Year.
Photo
Books By Old Boys
courtesy
of The
Nelson
Mail
The Nelson College library was fortunate to be sent a
copy of a Memoir written by Bob Burch (1937-40)
of his book: Arty Bee - The Life & Times of Robert
Thompson Burch.
Paikea: The Life of ILG Sutherland, written by his son
Oliver Sutherland (1956-60, Fell).
Reform: A Memoir by Sir Geoffrey Palmer (1955-59)
which includes a lengthy section on his experiences at
Nelson College.
11Nelson rotarian John Bethwaite(1957-61), pictured at
left, has been honoured by being made a Kaumatua of
the Whakatu Rotary Club. Photo courtesy The Nelson Mail
"To recognise his role in preserving
the club's traditions and knowledge,
providing leadership and nurturing
new and younger members."
Honours For New Year Honours 2014
Warrant Officer Class 1 Paul Mumm (1980-85, Barnicoat) awarded the
Old Boys
New Zealand Distinguished Service Decoration for services to the New
Zealand Defence Force. He has provided exemplary service and commitment
to developing the New Zealand Army's All Arms weapons and shooting
Congratulations to our Old Boys capabilities. For a decade, he has been head coach of the NZ Army combat
shooting team and has represented NZ 11 times in international combat
recognised in 2014 Honours Lists marksmanship competitions. Paul has done two tours in Timor and one
in Afghanistan and is being deployed to the Sinai for 6 months as RSM –
a NATO posting. Paul is shown with Lt Gen Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae,
Governor-General of New Zealand.
Peter Vela, ONZM, (1963-67) awarded a Knights Companion of the Said
Order (KNZM) for services to the thoroughbred industry.
Queen's Birthday Honours
Dr Warren Tucker (1964-68) Companion of the NZ Order of Merit for
services to the state.
Dr Grant Williams (1975-79) a Member of the NZ Order of Merit for his
contribution to science.
John Harwood (1950-53) Queen's Service Medal for services to the
community. Known as a man of action, John was also awarded the
Hearing Hero Supreme Award for 2014. He makes at least 40 trips a year
to advance the welfare of those who are hard of hearing. Over a year he
clocks up about 2000 hours in voluntary service. ìUnderlying his laconic
southern farmer style are the heart of a lion and the skills of an international
negotiator. He is well respected in many quartersî National Foundation of the
Deaf CEO Louise Carroll.
100 Congratulations to Bill Hursthouse (1928-31)
who turned 100 years old on 10 July
Dr Stuart Gowland (1956-61) a urologist and Fellow of the Royal
Australasian College of Surgeons, was presented with the Outstanding
Service to the Community Award by RACS. "An outstanding surgeon who
has made a very substantial contribution to surgical services and people
living in rural areas."
Nelson GP Dr Graham Loveridge (1968-70) has been awarded a
distinguished service medal from the Royal New Zealand College of General
Practitioners for his service to the community, almost 30 years of practice.
12WWI Early
Draft on
Nelson's
Cathedral
Steps
650 Old Boys
served in WWI
and 120 never
returned
Nelson College Museum is going to be open during 2015 on the first Sunday of the
month from 1-3pm, in connection with the WW1 display at the Nelson Museum – all are
welcome.
The Nelson Provincial Museum has the complete list of all who served from the province
[well over 2500] and that when people visit our WW1 exhibition they are invited to
check that we have marked their ancestor with a small red poppy stamp. So far almost
500 names have a stamp but I am sure that with the help of Nelson College Old Boys we
can get many more names recognised. Starting from 15 January 2015 the Museum will
recognise the deaths of our servicemen on the exact Centenary of their death.
Peter Millward CO Tasman Bays Heritage Trust – Nelson Provincial Museum
Returned Never Returned
WWI Melville Mirfin (1903-
06) and three of his seven
The first Nelson collegian
to fall in the great war was
Commemorations 2015
brothers, Stanley (1903- Captain Charles Harold
04), Ashton and George Reynell Watts (1895-1900,
fought in the Great War and 1902-1905). Charles originally
all returned. Melville and joined Eastern Extension
Scriptorium/Museum Stanley were boarders at Telegraph Co. but returned
The Scriptorium, over the year has received a number of visitors, all very Nelson College and came to College in 1902 to pursue
complimentary, thanks to the work of many people over the last 2-3 years. from Ikamatua, south of military studies. He gained
The courtyard and frontage has been well maintained thanks to John Lines Reefton. Reference to the commission in the Imperial
(1957-58) and his team. The original College Crest, on the building, has Mirfin family features on three Army from the Nelson College
been resurrected and now visible for all to see. Internally, lockable glass of the four commemorative Cadets in 1905. Killed in
sliding doors have been installed to the bookcases up stairs so that the NZ Post stamps, including action at the front in Belgium
collections of old books can safely be displayed. the portrait of Melville, a on 25 December 1914 – a
postcard he wrote and a day truce was to have been
We are continually, and gratefully, receiving books, memorabilia, photos, family photo outside their observed...
and reminiscences, from Old Boys', families and friends, to be placed on Ikamatua farm house, Oulton.
display or for the Archives. "Poor Captain Watts
Melville became a sergeant
We are getting numerous requests from families, friends, researchers and and saw action as a medic stood on the parapet
historians for information regarding Old Boys' and in particular with regards in Samoa, Egypt, Salonica of our tenches at
to WW1. in Greece and the Western
Front. He was on board the
8am and was shot
If any Old Boy, friends or family would like to be shown through the
ship Marquette, which was dead – the only shot
Scriptorium at any other time, they may do so by contacting our valued
"Old Boys' Liaison Officer" Gina Fletcher, at the College or myself on
torpedoed by the Germans fired this day."
in the Aegean Sea in late
027 7757872. An article in the Observer
1915 of 741 people on board,
David Robertson (1956-61, Barnicoat) 167 were lost. "Mel was of 16 January 1915 notes
mentioned in dispatches and the following...
RNAS Bomber Pilot Donald E got a citation for bravery, for "At college, in 1905,
saving lives." Stanley, a cook
Harkness (1907-12)
who also became a sergeant,
he was head of the
A magnificent book, kindly
donated to the Nelson College saw action in Egypt before school, and captained
Old Boys' Association by the heading to the Western Front. the college fifteen. He
Harkness family. Stan had come across a badly
wounded German on the
was a splendid type
For Don and the frontline. He was in a shell physically, 6ft 4" in
hole, dying, Stan got down in height, and weighed
men who flew the water and held his hand.
14 stone."
with him, The The German took off his
watch and gave it to Stan. He
War to End All died there..."
Wars.
13The Nelson
College
Trust
Foundation
Historic Flag Returned
"Home" After 100 Years
Headmaster Gary O'Shea, DP Tim Tucker, AP Ron Kelly,
Whanau Wayne Hippolite and Maori Head Boy Kyle
Ormsby look over the historic flag from Waihirere Marae
The Nelson College Trust Foundation (NCTF) was established in 1978 for the benefit of Nelson in Gisborne before it was returned "home" in a "powerful
College to promote and assist in the advancement of the students by growing and managing ceremony" (photo below). This rare and historic flag was
an endowment fund. The Trust aims to ensure the long term sustainability of the College and originally brought to Nelson College by one of our first
provide income to the College that is used to give the students facilities and opportunities Maori boarders Hetekia Te Kani te Ua (known as Te Kani)
that they would not get by relying on state funding. – shown below top (1909-11). While at Nelson College
Recent activities of the Trust range from assisting boys financially to attend national Te Kani studied piano at the Nelson School of music and
competitions to larger projects such as solar power at Matakitaki Lodge - which is being used specialised in Chopin. The flag was discovered in our
as a test bed for possible further solar power investment at College. Museum, 100 years after it was brought here. The flag
was found to represent the Ringatu religion, which is a
Going forward the Trust is supporting the planned Fitness and High Performvance Centre (a
blend of traditional Maori beliefs and Christianity, and the
significant project to redevelop the swimming pool, top field and new gym area).
flags were central to it.
The trust is seeking donations and bequests to grow the funds and continue to support the
College in its endeavours to provide improved facilities and further opportunities to benefit
the boys. Full details of the various options to support the trust can be found on the College
website or contact the Trust Foundation secretary Gina Fletcher at gina@nelsoncollege.
school.nz or phone (03) 548 3099.
Current Trust Foundation members are:
Chairman (Independent) Judge Tony Zohrab
Headmaster Gary O'Shea
College Board of Trustees Dennis Christian and Gaye Evans
Old Boys' Association Colin Gibbons and Doug McKee
Parent Teacher Association Pam Ewan and Carleen Vuillerman
College Staff Tim Tucker
In appreciation of John
Krammer's efforts in
establishing the Krammer
Sports Foundation
Endowment Fund, he was
presented, by 1st XV Co-
Captain Quinten Strange, with
a rugby ball signed by the
2014 Nelson College 1st XV.
Photo courtesy of The Nelson Mail
"To the many Old Boys,
supporters and friends of
NC who have donated calves
and made other donations,
they have been very much
appreciated and I look
forward to your continuing
support of the Krammer
Sports Endowment Fund.
Currently there is just over
$100k in the Krammer Fund,
held within the Nelson College
Trust Foundation, my aim is $1
million."
John Krammer (1947-50)
Mataki – Thank You
John McCaul (1954-60, Barnicoat) for his recent donation of fleece tops and waterproofs
in a variety of sizes – much appreciated!
14Obituaries
"John was a qualified far from a golf course he
*SINCLAIR John Mowlem mechanical engineer who became a very good golfer
2013 (1937-38) on 13 March in specialized in hydro-electric and represented Hawke's
Palmerston North aged 90 power ~ he worked on Bay in Freyberg Rose Bowel
years. many of New Zealand's Tournaments. He was also
*BLUMSKY John Patrick power schemes. He also a very good lawn bowler in
QSM (1943-45) passed was the Senior Mechanical the same club, Omarunui), as
away in Christchurch on 1 Engineer for hydro-electric I was in and we often played
August after a short illness. 2014 power schemes in Malawi, together. He was a regular
A respected broadcaster the Philippines, and attender at local Old Boys
around the country. Best PNG, and was very much Meetings over the years.
known for his interviewing ABRAHAMS Bruce (1958- esteemed and appreciated Max Mabin (1939-43) and
technique and debating 61) passed away 18 June by those, of all nationalities, I will be going to the funeral
(which he learnt at College) aged 69 years. District who were working under on Thursday." Jim Dine *RICHARDS Ross Leslie
on topical issues, and the Chair Bay of Plenty Old Boys' him." Vivien Christian (1941-43). (1961-67) passed away
report he did for TV One Committee; Vice President 16 August. A central and
from Antarctica at the time NCOBA. "I spent a very much loved figure for his
of the Erebus disaster – he pleasant day fishing with *FLORENTINE Lawrence MCDOUGALL Ian Alistair family and the New Zealand
received the Antarctic Medal him at Cooks Beach earlier (Larry) (1943-47) passed (1946-52) on 20 February in pottery community.
for this work. zin the year and I did try and away 27 July 2014. the Philippines.
help him sing the School "Dad was an outstanding
Song on New Years Eve but lawyer but, to the four of STEVENSON Bernard
HARDWICK-SMITH Gaudeamus Igitur was a bit us, he was a wonderful MCKAY Roy (1957 – NC Richard (1945-48) passed
Geoffrey (1935-39, beyond me. He was very Dad." Geralyn Florentine. Caretaker 1968-2006) away on 22 August in Nelson.
Rutherford) passed away gifted musically as was his Throughout his life he passed away peacefully on
14 September aged 91 years. Father who is still living in maintained an active interest 1 September aged 71 years.
A much loved caretaker WHITEHEAD Philip
Nelson at 95." Crew. in Nelson College and was
always remembered for his Hanson (1944-48) passed
a proud Old Boy. He was
HOOSON Leslie Murray sense of humour, great hair, away 19 May 2014.
always very grateful to
(Murray) (Cmdr RNZNVR BALCHIN Robert the College for the good tea, smoked savs and green
rtd, VRD and Bar) (Bob) Ernest (1941-42, education he received there ginger wine.
WIFFEN Keith (1936-39,
(1944-47) passed away 4 Barnicoat) passed away on and the interest shown him Fairfield) passed away on
September 26 June aged 86 years. Dad by the teaching staff at the
MAPP Hayden Lloyd 25 February aged 91 years.
said of Nelson College that time, encouraging him to
(1993-14) on 25 May as "He was a passionate old
they were defining years continue and further the
*INNES Henry Simon the result of an accident at boy... and was constantly
for him in becoming a man. education that allowed him
(Simon) (1955-58, Hawea Flat. Aged 34 years. recounting his days and
He emigrated to Australia his hugely successful career.
Rutherford) passed away 5 friends from college. He
in 1955 where he spent Larry kindly bequested
July 2013. "He always spoke was an active NCOB of the
most of his working life in that his copy of the Bill
highly of his education at *METHVEN Ronald Wairarapa division from the
Sydney in Superannuation Burke painting "Old Rivals"
Nelson College." James (1939-45) passed 1940's to 1980." Alastair
Administration. He retired to be donated to the Nelson away on 23 August in Wiffen (1972-76, Fell).
the Gold Coast, Queensland. College Scriptorium. Auckland aged 86 years.
MCLENNAN Roy While at Nelson College
Alexander MBE passed he was an outstanding *WILLIAMS Barry Mostyn
BANNISTER David (Dave) *GREENSLADE Ross
away 18 September. Mayor swimmer winning Junior (1945-48, NC Staff 1956-
John (1965-67) passed Webber (1948-55) passed
of Nelson for 3 terms 1971- (1943), Intermediate (1944) 58) passed away 15 January
away 3 January aged 62 away 23 January after a
1980 (9 years) Local roading and Senior (1945) School aged 82 years. Fondly
years. short illness aged 76 years.
contractor. – see Wikipedia Champion. He was the remembered for his wit,
entry founding father of child intelligence, humility and
mental health services in kindness.
*INCH Douglas Henry
(1954) passed away 12 July. Auckland.
MILLWARD Patrick Ritchie
(1939-41) passed away 26 WIN Pat William (1939-
June. MOSSMAN Keith Wilmot 45) NZ432712, RNZAF,
*LAMB Peter James
(1946-50, Rutherford) at WW2; NC STAFF 1962-
(1960-64) passed
Gisborne on 24 August. 1985 - HOD Technical
NOCK Alan Lisle (1955-60) away suddenly 28 May.
Dept 1974-1985; Monro
passed away in Canberra on Passionate supporter of
Housemaster; passed away
15 December after a short the College, Vice President
MUNN Paul Davison JP 26 October aged 90 years.
illness. Alan had Nelson College Old Boys'
(1943-47, Barnicoat) on Pat was the initial driving
lived in Canberra for around Association, USA Chair
22 September peacefully at force and Chairman of
45 years. Nelson College Old Boys.
*BOLT Air Marshal Sir Tauranga. He was passionate the Nelson College Trust
See full story page 16 of
Richard KBE CB DFC AFC, about College and rarely Foundation, involved in the
Bulletin.
RNZAF (Rtd) (1936-39) missed an Old Boys' Nelson College Old Boys'
OXLEY Francis James function. Association, yachting and
(Jim) Handen (1945- passed away 27 July aged 91
years. Bomber pilot, chief of *LOWANS Graeme "Paul kept in regular contact the Nelson City Brass Band.
50, Monro) passed away with the College and I had He received the Nelson City
suddenly but peacefully defence staff. Regarded as Edward (1947-40) passed
the "father of the air force" away 19 February. A Top many a wonderful telephone Civic Award in 2001, CFM.
27 December. Jim left conversation with him. He
a generous bequest to by many Royal NZ Air Force Nelson batsman, known by
personnel. his friends and team-mates will be missed." Gina Fletcher
the Preserved Capital
(Endowment) Fund of as "Monk". Graeme was also
There are so many interesting
the Nelson College Trust a talented footballer and
BOULTON Daniel (Danny) *O'NEILL-STEVENS Finn stories to tell with each and every
Foundation, along with badminton player. one of these Old Boys that have
Michael (1965-66). (2009-13) tragically as the
a separate bequest to result of an accident on 27 passed.
Mataki, which was gratefully Please refer to the *Obituary
LOWES Harley (JH) (1943- July aged 18 years. "His smile
received. section http://www.nelsoncollege.
CHRISTIAN John Benjamin 45, Barnicoat) passed away could light up the night." school.nz/obituaries of the Nelson
(1955-59) passed away 15 peacefully on 26 October College website for further full
June at Nelson Hospital. at the age of 85. "Living not obituaries.
15Professor
Peter Lamb
21 June 1947 – 28 May 2014
"Respect humanity, know yourself
and make your own luck."
Peter Lamb, Senior Prizegiving, December 2013
2005
Photo courtesy of The Nelson Mail
Altruistic Old Boy Professor Peter Lamb of a cobbler in Victory Square to one of
has been honoured from Nelson to Niger for the foremost global warming meteorology
his life's work. experts in the US. "Nelson College provided
a strong basis for his education."
Peter died suddenly in May this year, at
Photo courtesy of The Nelson Mail
his home in the United States. A special Teacher in charge of the Lamb Environment
assembly was held in his honour at Nelson Centre, Ken Ross, said the school bought
College in October of this year. beehives with funds donated by Lamb. The
centre was established in 2005, and Lamb 2009
Peter was a world-renowned meteorology
expert. He was director of the Co-operative had donated to it annually.
Institute for Mesoscale Meteorological He said Lamb was able to provide resources
Studies at the University of Oklahoma. He to set up learning opportunities that "must
became a leader in the field of climate be unique in New Zealand".
fluctuations, including as an adviser to the
With donations from Peter, Nelson College
Obama Administration.
set up a micro business around apiculture
He attended Nelson College from 1960-64, and beekeeping. The school owns 10
and was one of our most prominent and beehives that produce a honey crop of
passionate supporters in recent years. about 250 kilograms each year.
Peter first approached Nelson College in He said students working on the projects
2004 wanting to become involved with the gained insights into business processes,
development of environmental programmes. managing livestock and producing a
Peter spoke at our senior prizegiving saleable product. They had built a native
last year about human evolution, social tree nursery, and for the past four years have
inequality and Sir Ernest Rutherford. produced around 1000 native plants for Fish
& Game and the Nelson City Council. 2014
"The way you delivered your speech made it
very interesting, and much better than most Lamb had been a "very generous and
speeches we get throughout the year. I altruistic old boy". On hearing of his death,
loved how you talked about the taxi drivers, colleagues from around the world wrote
it made it seem much more down to earth... letters and emails which were compiled into
Thank you very much for coming all the way two books to honour Lamb. Copies of these
down from America to talk to us, I think the are held within the Scriptorium, as well as
prizegiving will be the best I have attended his thesis which the library holds.
because of your speech". Peter will be sadly missed by all that knew
Student George Sellwood him, and we thank Joy and Larry Oakly and
At a special assembly held for Peter in late Peterís children Kate and Brett for their
October, his sister Joy Oakly told the school continued support of the College. A private
about her brother's life work, and love of remembrance service will be held at the
playing sports while at Nelson College. She Nelson College Scriptorium for Peter in late
told the students about the rise of the son December.
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