No.2

OCT 2012

QUAD

THE ALL-ROUND MAN 2

NATIONAL TOURNAMENT WEEK 6

PETER CASSIE FAREWELL 16

CULTURAL AND SPORTS AWARDS 22

SCHOOL BALL AND FORMALS 24

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2 Headmaster’s Message

4 From the Board

5 Chaplains Chat

6 National Tournament Week

8 Fame

12 Year 6 Exhibition

16 Farewell to Peter Cassie

22 Cultural and Sports Awards

24 Senior School Formals

28 Scots College Old Boys

32 Performing Arts at Scots – A Colourful History!

2013

Tue 29 January

Boarding House Open

Wed 30 January

College Opens for Years 1-9 and 13

Thu 31 January

College Opens for Years 10-12

Wed 6 February

Waitangi Day – College Closed

Fri 29 March –

Tue 2 April

Easter Break – College Closed

Fri 19 April

Final day of Term 1

Mon 6 May

Term 2 begins

Fri 12 July

End of Term 2

Mon 5 Aug

Term 3 begins

Fri 27 September

End of Term 3

Mon 14 October

Term 4 begins

Tue 3 December

Middle and Senior Prizegiving / End of Year for Years 7-13

Fri 6 December

Prep Prizegiving / End of Year for Years 1-6

TERM 4

Mon 15 October

Classes resume after Term 3 Holiday Break

Wed 17 October

Years 1-6 Grandparents’ Morning

Sat 20 – Mon 22 October

Gibb House Exeat Weekend

Mon 22 October

Labour Day – College Closed

Mon 5 – Thu 22 November

Year 13 IB Exams

Fri 9 November –

Wed 5 December

Years 11-13 NCEA Exams

Mon 12 – Mon 19 November

Year 12 IB School Exams

Fri 16 – Tue 20 November

Years 7-10 End of Year Exams

Sun 25 November

Christmas Service at St John’s in the City

Tue 4 December

Middle and Senior Prizegiving / End of Year for Years 7-13

Fri 7 December

Prep Prizegiving / End of Year for Years 1-6

No.2

OCT 2012

COVER IMAGE: FERGUS GRIFFIN-GEORGE, EMMANUEL NAGOOR, JAMES COSTELLO LADANYI, ALEX KANE. Pg./1

Building the All-round ManHEADMASTER’S MESSAGE

In his proposition to create the College in 1916, Dr Gibb wrote:

“The aim of the College is to build up strong Christian character on a broad religious basis and

to train for useful and loyal citizenship and service, and to these ends fi rst and foremost the

courses of study and subsidiary institutions of the school will be directed. The guiding principle

in framing the course of study will be the claims of the individual boy whose special needs will

receive careful attention. Classes will be kept small to secure this particular care.”

Ever since this time the College has followed its motto of Virtutem Paret Doctrina – Let education make the all-round man, by providing character education based on key Christian values. I would break the concept of the all-round man down to four key areas.

1. Academic – this is the core purpose for any educational institution. Our recent academic results have simply been the best in the College’s history whether measured by NCEA or International Baccalaureate (IB) standards.

2. Service/Leadership – I link these two words together as we believe in servant leadership demonstrated by action. All students undertake a “Learning for Life” curriculum which they apply in a variety of contexts such as co-curricular groups, service activities, chapel, house activities, and EOTC programmes. In the Senior School, leadership is part of our core curriculum. The end point of this is the Year 13 programme where there is a heavy emphasis on peer support and mentoring and of course our Prefect system.

3. & 4. Sport and Culture – these are another two areas I believe are interwoven.

a. Culture – the building of the new Creative and Performing Arts building has added increased emphasis to this area. The selection of Fame as our first show in this new facility was designed to show this emphasis. Since it has been built, the number of students undertaking musical lessons has more than doubled and the number of options for student involvement has also grown. The quality has also improved with the College now having representation in the National Youth Choir, Orchestra and Jazz Band.

b. Sport – 2012 has been a stellar year for sport. It commenced with the 1st XI cricket team winning the inaugural trans-tasman Quadrangular Tournament and has been capped with our first ever rugby Quadrangular Tournament win in September. The underwater hockey team are regional champions, rugby, football and hockey are all

PINK SHIRT DAY-SUPPORTING BREAST CANCER

in the Premier 1 grade, with the 1st XV qualifying for the Williment Trophy in 2013. The 1st XI hockey competed in the India Shield and the 1st XI football qualified for the top national tournament for the first time, while waterpolo was the top Wellington team at Nationals, finishing 9th. We have also achieved a number of regional and national athletics titles. It is not just the first teams doing well – the Blazers won their basketball final, the 2nd XV triumphed in their grade final, the 10B football team won their final and the 3rd and 5th XI hockey teams both won their grades, while the tennis team narrowly lost the College Sport Wellington premier final.

You can see elsewhere in the Quad other achieving students, all of whom demonstrate that the quality of our achievements is increasing.

It is fitting then that we held our inaugural Cultural and Sports Awards Dinner in September, which I am sure will become a highlight of our College calendar. The highest accolade of the all-round man was presented to Taru Naug, with James Costello Ladanyi our top cultural performer and Tim Rowe our top sportsman. Congratulations to these young men who truly embody what it is to be an all-round man at Scots College.

For nearly 100 years the concept of the all-round man has been at the heart of the College. Recent developments have strengthened this purpose and continue to ensure that we are staying the course and producing well-balanced young men who will be good citizens and leaders in our communities.

GRAEME YULE, HEADMASTER

GRAEME YULE, HEADMASTER

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From the BoardSCOTS BOARD OF TRUSTEES

At the annual strategy day, the Board of Governors reviewed 12 months of achievements

and changes and looked towards a period of consolidation and building on the successes

Scots College is experiencing.

The move to three schools has been successful in providing more scope for staf f to enhance pastoral and academic care by further personalisation of programmes and guidance for students. The dual pathway for senior students is becoming well entrenched and we expect to see further uptake of the IB Diploma in future as students move through the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP) programmes.

The strategy day had an emphasis on looking at the campus footprint with a view particularly to school structure, student management and our relationship to the wider community and Wellington City itself. Athfield Architects took us

through a digital historical guide of the buildings and campus and then offered future possibilities. Although Scots is blessed with a large piece of land, the actual buildable area is fairly compact. To keep classes at the level that parents quite rightly expect there may come a time when we will have to consider classroom accommodation needs especially with the demand on places that Scots, happily, continues to see. The Board has taken a very firm view on maintaining buildings at optimum levels of strength in regards to earthquake risks. This is ongoing and the Board has had no hesitation in ‘red stickering’ parts of the school that pose a risk. While no-one can legislate for Mother Nature, we are committed to maintaining safe practice at all times.

Richard Findlay has recently been appointed to the Board. Richard and his wife Vaila have two boys in Years 9 and 11. Richard has vast experience in the Wellington property market and is keen to assist the Campus Development subcommittee. The work of the Board is divided between several subcommittees; Governance, Finance, Health and Safety, Campus Development and Business Development. Each committee includes College staff RICHARD FINDLAY, RECENTLY

APPOINTED MEMBER OF SCOTS COLLEGE BOARD OF GOVERNORS

members and reports back twice a term to the Board. This is an efficient way of conducting the governance of an organisation such as Scots College.

At a recent meeting of the Scots College Parents’ Association, Board Chair, Grant Dennis, conducted a session on Board budget planning. This was requested by parents who wished to better understand the processes that lead to the setting of school fees. This presentation is available on the College

website under the Scots College Parents’ Association section.

As the end of year exams and activities all too quickly appear on the horizon, the Board looks forward to joining students, staff and parents to celebrate academic, sport and cultural successes at prizegiving.

JUDITH GRAY

DEPUTY BOARD CHAIR, SCOTS COLLEGE BOARD OF GOVERNORS

Chaplain’s Chat

Scots College hosted the annual

NZARETSC (NZ Association of

Religious Education Teachers and

School Chaplains) in August. Our

theme was Telling Tales, engaging

in the story we encounter in so

many genres, and linking to Jesus’

own method of teaching in parables.

Chaplain’s Chat

Scots College hosted the annual

NZARETSC (NZ Association of

Religious Education Teachers and

School Chaplains) in August. Our

theme was Telling Tales, engaging

in the story we encounter in so

many genres, and linking to Jesus’

own method of teaching in parables.

KIAORA KOUTOU E KOTI WHANAU MA

It is no easy thing to host a national conference while school is still in session. Many people from all areas of the school were committed to making it happen, including the:

• Pipe Band welcoming and addressing the haggis at the annual dinner

• Middle School leaders conducting tours

• Ever-willing kitchen staff producing high quality meals as well as doing their usual duties

• Grounds staff transporting delegates to and from their accommodation

• Dominic Ballesteros in IT managing the online registration process

• Admin staff ensuring budgets were managed, and obligations met

• Marketing who lent their creative thinking to organisation and delegate registration

Delegates came from all over New Zealand, from mainly Anglican and Presbyterian Church schools. The varied programme consisted of inspiring speakers and reflective processes and experiences. There were opportunities for relationship building, resource gathering in workshops, journeys to a marae for communion and a cathedral for evensong.

Feedback was overwhelmingly positive, and reminds me of what a special group of people Scots College encompasses.

RICHARD CARRCOLLEGE CHAPLAIN

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National Tournament WeekTOURNAMENT WEEK

Scots College competed in a number of different sporting codes and had a very successful week.

RUGBY

The 1st XV created history by winning the Presbyterian School’s Quadrangular tournament for the first time, defeating Lindisfarne 18-15 with a brilliant drop-goal by Jackson Garden-Bachop in the final play of the game.

Our U15 team competed in the Hurricanes tournament for the first time.

HOCKEY

The 1st XI won the Johnson Cup in 2011 and qualified for the India Shield. They performed exceptionally well and made the final before losing a tight match to Auckland champions St Kentigern College. They have now qualified for the top tournament next year – the Rankin Cup.

The U15 team also did exceptionally well, reaching the final of the Tanner Cup in Hamilton.

UNDERWATER HOCKEY

The Junior team finished fourth with Thomas Brokenshire being selected as MVP at the Nationals in Wellington. Mackenzie Edwards was selected in the tournament team.

The Senior team won the national title with Alex Kane being selected as the team’s MVP. Alex and Liam Privett were also selected in the tournament team.

FOOTBALL

The 1st XI attended the top national tournament in Nelson for the first time and performed creditably losing the plate final on penalties and finishing 26th out of 32 teams.

Congratulations to all those who

were part of this sporting success

– players, coaches and managers

– they are a true inspiration for

future years.

SENIOR UNDERWATER HOCKEY TEAM

“THEY ARE A TRUE INSPIRATION FOR FUTURE YEARS.”

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1ST XI HOCKEY – INDIA SHIELD

The 1st XI hockey team has had one of its best seasons in many years.

We came second in the pool play and met New Plymouth Boys High School (a repeat of the 2011 Johnson Cup final so this was always going to be a grudge match). After equalising late in the game, we won the penalty shootout and progressed to the quarter-finals. This also meant we were promoted to the Rankin Cup in 2013 (the top 16 teams in the country).

During the semi-final against St Paul’s Collegiate, Scots showed class and composure to win 2-1.

Scots were up against St Kentigern College in the final. Going up against what is arguably

the best team in the country (having won the Auckland schools competition and beating both teams that made the Rankin Cup final this year) was going to be tough. Unfortunately, the boys couldn’t crack St Kents and lost 3-1.

Congratulations to Harry Miskimmin – our MVP of the tournament and the MVP for all teams on one day of the competition.

Thanks to Brent Miskimmin and Steven Crossett – their coaching helped the boys play so well over the week.

HARRY MISKIMMIN (CAPTAIN) AND MISS LEWIS (MANAGER)

1ST XV RUGBY TEAM

1ST XI HOCKEY TEAM

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MUSIC

Fame, A Student Report

Over the next five months we rehearsed from 10am – 4pm every Sunday, with leads putting in extra hours, not to mention numerous holiday rehearsals. The dance component was always going to be challenging, especially for the boys who were initially reluctant. Fortunately expert choreographers

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Scots and Queen Margaret Colleges combined forces to stage one of the most ambitious college productions in recent

history – Fame: The Musical. Auditions began in February, where over 100 excited boys and girls sang, danced and

acted until the fi nal cast of 66 was found.

Amy Stonnell and Tessa Hall coaxed them out of their shells, and soon they voluntarily turned up to early morning practises.

Andrew Stopps organised the singing and orchestral aspects of the show, with Tim Jenkin ably assisting – not to mention pumping up the crew with the

pre-show warmups! The amazing duo, Director Paula Eastman and Producer Claire Hall, put all the pieces of the Fame puzzle together, and on July 25th we were ready for opening night.

We had four sensational sold-out performances, with the cast, musicians and crew receiving

amazing feedback from all who came. The blisters, long Sundays and hours of hard work were worth it, with Fame 2012 being, without a doubt, our most successful production ever!

JAMES COSTELLO LADANYI

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OUR ACHIEVEMENTS

SENIOR

Robbie Bradley (Year 12), Timothy

Rowe (Year 13) and Andrew Graham (Year 13) – members of NZ U20 Handball team

Liam Privett (Year 13) – selected for NZ Under 23 Underwater Hockey team

Alex Kane (Year 12) and Fergus

Griffi n-George (Year 12) – selected for NZ Under 19 Underwater Hockey team

Sam Hart (Year 11) – member of NZ Youth Jazz Orchestra

James de Lisle (Year 13) – won Governor’s Cup along with two Scots Old Boys (Tim Coltman and Adam Middleton)

Louis Higgison (Year 11) – member of NZ Under 14 Inline Hockey team

James Botherway (Year 11) – member of the NZ Under 16 Waterpolo team

MIDDLE

Matthew Strawbridge (Year 9) – won the Supreme Award and Gold Award for Courage and Bravery at the 14th Annual Karori Youth Awards, for his promotion of understanding dyslexia at school, in the community and through his website

Andrew Kelly (Year 10) – selected for NZ Youth Orchestra (one of their youngest members)

Henry Gibbs (Year 9) – member of NZ Sailing team at All Junior Japanese Sailing Regatta and also awarded First Sailor in First Nationals at NZ Optimist Nationals

Tom Caughley (Year 10) – winner of Athletics NZ and Oceania Cross Country Championship (Boys 15 grade) and Athletics NZ Road Race Champion (Boys 15 grade)

Christian Lee (Year 9) – achieved gold medal for Male Kumite (12-13 years) and bronze medal for Male Kuta (12-13 years) at NZ Open Karate Championships

Sean Aitchison (Year 9) – won three silver medals for backstroke at the NZSS Swimming Championships

Joshua Snowdon-Poole (Year 8) – won the doubles in the Rod Laver Lead-in Tennis Tournament and was runner-up in the singles (against the No. 3 Australian seed)

Harry Wall (Year 8) – selected for the U14 NZ Basketball team

PREP

Blake McDonald (Year 5) – gained two silvers and a bronze medal at the Interzone Swimming Champs, and was part of the winning Freestyle Relay team along with Charlie Stapleton Stevens, Elliott Phillips and Joseph Stewart.

Joseph Stewart (Year 5) – second in the 25m backstroke final at the Interzone Swimming Champs

Stefan Millard (Year 5) – selected for U11 Wellington region hockey team

Trent Young (Year 6) – won the 10 year old singles tennis title at the Marlborough Junior Winter Open. He has also been finalist and semi-finalists in a number of other tournaments (both singles and doubles)

Josh Timmer, Stanley Solomon and Marco Muollo (all Year 3) won a rugby tournament for their Wellington Club

The Miniball Bouncers team (Years 5/6) were undefeated in their A grade season for Term 2

Yeshan Magan (Year 3) received two bronze medals at the North Island Karate Champs

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WELCOME TO SCOTSWELCOME TO SCOTS

Some new facesWE ARE DELIGHTED TO WELCOME OUR EIGHT NEW STAFF TO THE COLLEGE.

WE ASKED THEM WHERE THEY’VE EACH COME FROM, AND WHAT THEY’RE MOST

LOOKING FORWARD TO IN THEIR NEW ROLES…

BARRY BOOTHBY

Title

HoD Graphics and Creative Design

SHAHIRA POPAT

Title

Learning Area Co-ordinator Commerce, HoD Accounting and Economics

STEPHANIE KUTTNER

Title

Marketing Manager

Previous Job(s)

Communication and Brand Co-ordinator Beef + Lamb New Zealand, camera assistant in NZ film industry, Marketing co-ordinator Tourism New Zealand, wedding photographer

What you are looking forward

to at Scots?

Continuing the great work that Anna and Elizabeth do, exploring new ways to market our brand values, celebrate our students and teachers and market our world-class facilities

MELANIE HUMPHREY

Title

School Nurse

Previous Job(s)

On extended maternity leave living in Queensland, Vanuatu and Western Australia over the last three years. Before that, I was a Practice Nurse at Victoria University

What you are looking forward

to at Scots?

Being a support to the staff and students at Scots at the same time as getting to know everyone (and learning everyone’s names!!)

HARRIET STONE

Title

Administration Assistant

Previous Job(s)

Thrifty Car Rental at Wellington Airport

What you are looking forward

to at Scots?

Working with new people in a dif ferent environment and developing my skills

ANNE BOLTON

Title

College Secretary

Previous Job(s)

Air New Zealand (18 years), Datamine Ltd, Institute of Internal Auditors of NZ (Administration)

What you are looking forward

to at Scots?

Creating a good rapport with staf f, students and parents alike and understanding the dynamics of an educational environment

IAN LESLIE

Title

English Teacher

Previous Job(s)

Teacher in charge of Drama, English and Media Studies at South Otago High School

What you are looking forward

to at Scots?

The challenge of teaching focussed minds

OLIVER REDDING

Title

Drama and Religious Education Teacher

Previous Job(s)

I am a first year teacher, having graduated in 2011 with a Diploma in Teaching (Primary) and a degree in Theology

What you are looking forward

to at Scots?

Building the boys’ confidence. Drama and religious education (RE) both provide an opportunity to do this; drama through movement and action, RE through discussion and debate. In religious education, in particular, I want to encourage the boys to engage with the ‘big’ questions of our existence, as well as introduce them to the various world views that pervade our society

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PRINCIPAL /JOHN WESTERN

Year 6 Exhibition

When families ask what is special or different at Scots to other primary schools I have

no diffi culty articulating a large number of substantial and impressive advantages for

the Prep School. One area is our curriculum. We follow the International Baccalaureate

Curriculum, and I would like to share with you one component of the Primary

Years Programme; our Year 6 Exhibition.

PREP SCHOOL

In their final year, students are expected to complete an extended, collaborative inquiry project, known as the Exhibition, under the guidance and support of their teachers. This is an opportunity for students to use all their previous learning to investigate a concept of their interest. It requires collaboration between peers, time management skills, use of literacy and numeracy skills, a wide variety of technologies (movie making, photography, sound recording, PowerPoint and Word), plus a great deal of perseverance!

This year the Exhibition was based around the transdisciplinary theme of how we organise ourselves. Further unpacking of this theme developed the following contexts;

• The interconnectedness of human-made systems and communities

• The structure and function of organisations

• Societal decision making

• Economic activities and their impact on human kind and the environment.

These are all weighty concepts and I was incredibly impressed with how well the boys were able to develop their understanding of these ideas. Some examples of lines of inquiry and central ideas are listed below.

Interestingly, many students chose concepts that had an environmental awareness and sustainability theme. I am confident these boys will grow up to be environmentally aware and considerate of the world (another IB focus).

After a considerable amount of research, including visiting experts outside the College, the boys were ready to share their learning. We had a large number of parents, members of the public, College staff and students attend the exhibition

– all were very impressed with how articulate the boys were. They had clearly learnt about their topic and were able to share their knowledge. Comments from parents included:

“My son could not wait to get

to school each day. I have never

seen him so excited.”

“I wanted to help my son at

home, but he refused. He wanted

to surprise me with his work.

Now that I have seen it, I am

so impressed; I did not know

he could do this on his own.”

“In my workplace we value

team cooperation. These boys

are learning skills that will help

them in their futures.”

“I wish my staff could write

such clear and concise emails.”

Well done to all involved in our exhibition.

JOHN WESTERNPRINCIPAL, PREP SCHOOL

LINES OF INQUIRY CENTRAL IDEAS

Organisations and services work together towards common goals

The structure and function of an embassy (what are its goals?)

How do the connections between embassies across countries help countries keep peace and work together?

Economic activities can affect animals

How are animals directly af fected by business?

How can we help the animals?

Economic activities can affect animals

How does commercial fishing affect marine life?

Who looks after our marine life and how?

MS MOYNAGH – HELPING SING THE MESSAGE

TIMELINE

YEAR 6 EXHIBITION

HEAD BOY CY MILLS

The Year 6 PYP Exhibition

Term 3 has been very

busy in the Prep School.

The boys have been

involved in lots of exciting

classroom programmes

and we have also had

many other opportunities.

I finished my exhibition project on how organisations work together for one common goal. My line of inquiry was “How does the Airforce work with other organisations?” I am really proud of my group’s achievements and I have learned a lot about completing a project. I understand it’s not necessarily a good idea to choose your friends to work with because it can be dif ficult staying focussed! I think it is best to work with people who are interested in the same area as this helps us to learn more.

I really enjoyed going out of the school quite freely when gaining knowledge and talking with experts. The teachers expected us to organise our own trips, ring the companies and organise transport. We had to write our own Internal Organisational Plans (IOP) and have these approved by the teacher, Senior School Dean and Mrs Palmer. I received a Merit because of my detailed IOP.

I like being able to visit places as a small group rather than a class, as we could see and do more. On our trip to the emergency response part of the airport we even tried out the water cannon!

We are excited about the final term and I can tell it is going to be quite busy!

Fathers’ Day Fry-up

We had a tremendous turnout for our Fathers’ Day Fry-up

with boys and their fathers participating in various

skipping activities, reading and maths activities in the

classroom, followed by sausages, bread, fruit and coffee

on the deck.

We couldn’t have had a better day – the sun shone and there was not a breath of wind.

The majority of boys, when asked, thought the fry-up was great because their fathers could meet other dads and fathers could see what school is like now compared to when they went to school.

One young man thought there could have been more activities and another thought there could have been a greater variety of food e.g. bacon and eggs! Perhaps next time!

THOMAS CHUNG, JACOB CHAPMAN, ALEX HUANG, FINLAY LEMMENS, FRASER MCDONALD

DEVELOPING CONCEPTS

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Prep School Old Boys’ Speech Competition

SPEECH COMPETITION

The annual Prep School Old Boys’ Speech Competition was held in August. Our guest judge, Mr Francis Wevers, attended Scots from 1961-1965 and is Chairman of Scots College Old Boys’ Association. His career was in journalism, advocacy and communications. Our thanks for all his ef forts in judging the finals, not an easy task!

All Year 1-3 boys prepared a poem. Some Year 3 boys wrote their own poems. Boys in Year 4-6 prepared a 2-3 minute speech.

The winners at each year level were:

Year 1 Oliver Selby

Year 2 Rushil Jeram-Patel

Year 3 First Equal Stanley Solomon, Harry Stew

Year 4 Ariel Bridgman

Year 5 Arran Dorfl ing

Year 6 Samuel Taylor

LEFT: OLIVER SELBY YEAR 1, RUSHIL JERAM-PATEL YEAR 2, MR WESTERN, MR WEVERS, STANLEY SOLOMON YEAR 3, HARRISON STEW YEAR 3

FRONT: ARRAN DORFLING YEAR 5, ARIEL BRIDGMAN YEAR 4BACK: SAMUEL TAYLOR YEAR 6

Do you wonder what they’ll sayIn forty years from todayAbout a boy once in year 3A boy that could be you, or me

Will they say, “gosh he was clever,He rid the world of flu forever!”Or they might say, “we are in awe, He swam the drowning child ashore!”

Will your name be on a wall, or on a trophy, down the hall?Could Marco Muollo win a gold, could Harry Stew cure the cold?Could Oli lead us to world peace, could Lucas take the Prime Minister’s seat?

It’s hard to think that kids like usWith shirt tails out and socks not upNow have their names on plaques on wallsFor doing deeds both great and small

Let me give you some such factsOf boys, once here, who did just that.

The pilot Stellin, in ‘44Crashed his plane while in the warTo save the town he lost his lifeHe was so brave; he paid the price

There’s Ralph Gray – you would not knowThat for British rule he ran the show!An OBE, a knight, a peerAnd in ‘21 a boarder – here

And McKelvie, well now, he was coolHe raised the funds to make a poolPotatau – kia ora mai! A Maori boy, just like I!

Those boys just once like you and IWhen in strife got sent outsideTeasing, fighting, playing hard Did they get their honours’ card?

And what of me, what shall I be?A doctor’s coat? A black jersey?To do my best in all I can.And strive to be an all-round man.

So – do you wonder what they’ll sayIn forty years from todayAbout a boy once in year 3A boy that could be you, or me.

STANLEY SOLOMON (YEAR 3)

Do you wonder?

FUELING UP

The Primary Years Programme in ActionThe heart of the programme’s philosophy is a commitment to structured, purposeful

inquiry as the vehicle for learning. Each year the teachers work out the central ideas

for the programme of inquiry for the following year. The starting point is the six

transdisciplinary themes that are the framework for exploration and study.

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The Term 3 Year 1

and 2 central idea

is ‘People create

organising systems

within a workplace.’

Boys have been very fortunate to visit the Brentwood Hotel, Weta Digital and Weta Workshop.

Many thanks to Jane and Dave Pender, Dave Gouge and Keith Millar who all made it a very special and exciting experience for the boys.

“We went to the Brentwood Hotel. I learnt how the guests book into the Hotel. I enjoyed drinking hot chocolate. I liked going into the very big freezer. BRRRR!”BENI SCOTT

“We went to the Brentwood Hotel. I learnt how to put a pillowcase on a pillow. I enjoyed making the cookies.I liked the kitchen.” DAVID KENNEDY

“Our trip to Weta was brilliant. I saw a long, long, long train. I learnt that work places are busy.” DARSH GANDHI

“Our trip to Weta was amazing. I saw models of heroes and transport. I saw swords and lots of dangerous things. I learnt how they make the characters in movies. They put green ‘goo’ over people’s faces and then peel it of f. I enjoyed putting the green ‘goo’ on my hands and seeing my lines.” RUSHIL JERAM-PATEL

PRIMARY YEARS PROGRAMME

These are:

• Who we are

• Where we are in place and time

• How we express ourselves

• How the world works

• How we organise ourselves

• Sharing the planet

Each class, up to Year 5, has now completed five units of inquiry for this year. In term 3, Year 6 focused solely on their exhibition.

INQUIRY PROCESS

FUELING UP The central idea and lines of inquiry are “unpacked”. We find out what we already know and what we want to learn about. We ask experts, visit places of interest and discuss artifacts brought in to help us do this.

IGNITIONWe decide what they would like to learn more about, and where/how we can get helpful information.

Hands-on experiments, visiting various places such as Te Papa, Zealandia, the Zoo, Weta, the Brentwood Hotel, the Airport, and Dowse Art Gallery, and using the internet and library books have been used for researching topics.

BLAST OFFWhich pieces of the information found will answer the question, and how to organise and record this.

Lots of online resources have been used, along with different activities that allowed for problem solving, team work and co-operation.

EXPLORATION AND ORBITINGSummarising information in their own words and creatively presenting it so their audience will understand is the challenge here.

iMovie and ComicBook provided a good opportunity for the boys to use a medium other than writing to show their understanding. PowerPoints have also been used.

BACK TO BASE A review of what worked and what could be worked on to continue developing knowledge of the inquiry topics.

IGNITION

BLAST OFF

EXPLORATION AND ORBITING

BACK TO BASE

Principal’s Pen –

Since starting at Scots College in May 2001 I have been part of, and

witnessed, many great changes and improvements take place both here

and within the Scots College community. The years have fl own by!

How often in a teaching profession can you be involved in a total rebuild of physical property, implement a new curriculum and then be part of perhaps the biggest change in Scots history to move to a three-school structure?

To have been part of a College that undertakes change for the improved outcomes of its students and to meet the needs of the age and stage of student development in an ever-changing world has been a great experience and a real learning journey for me personally.

FAREWELL TO PETER CASSIE

PRINCIPAL / PETER CASSIE

MIDDLE SCHOOL

“WINNERS ARE GRINNERS!”

“AIM HIGH, MAINTAIN YOUR STANDARDS AND ELIMINATE MEDIOCRITY”

Approximately 300 former and

current staff, parents and students

attended the farewell function for

Peter Cassie. Lots of laughter,

reminiscing and story-telling were

the hallmarks of the evening.

Peter’s love of collecting signed

rugby jerseys was recognised with

the presentation of a very special

Scots College one he can hang in

his offi ce at St Kentigern’s.

Job satisfaction is everything and as long as there are challenges ahead of you, the motivation and enjoyment factors remain. I wake up each morning looking forward to the new day and whatever this may bring, as there are no two days in a school environment which are the same.

At the end of the day however, it is the people who make the dif ference, and we are incredibly fortunate at Scots to have boys who are proud to belong, are making the most of the opportunities available and who are committed to their learning. This coupled with the many great staf f and parents creates a community and family environment that can only be beneficial for all concerned.

Scots College is unique. We provide the total educational experience for boys from 5 to 18 years of age and to me this has been a particular highlight. To see a five year old start his school journey in a state of bewilderment, nervousness or even anti-authority and then to witness their development over the next 13 years is priceless. The change that takes place is

unbelievable. Our boys are fully prepared for whatever life holds. They leave with confidence and are ready for the next stage of their life journey and the new challenges they will face.

It has been an incredible and most memorable journey where so much has happened that now sees Scots as a real force to be reckoned with, both in the Wellington region and nationally. Our students are proud Scots Boys! I am confident that Scots College will continue to prosper and offer amazing educational opportunities for all students who attend.

Sally and I thank you sincerely for your support over the years. We look forward to keeping the link we have with Scots College through our son Lyle, a proud Old Boy.

All good wishes for the future!

PETER CASSIEPRINCIPAL, MIDDLE SCHOOL

PETER CASSIE

“The Final Word!”

ANDREA PETERSON AND JO WILLIMENT

NEW PRINCIPAL

WELCOME TO THE NEW MIDDLE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL

Matt Allen has been

appointed to the position

of Middle School Principal

(Years 7-10) commencing

Term 1, 2013.

He is currently the Assistant Rector with responsibility for the Middle School at Lindisfarne College in Hastings. Matt has over seventeen years of teaching experience at Lindisfarne and schools in England.

Matt has graduated from the National Aspiring Principals Programme and has played a key role at Lindisfarne in establishing the Middle School Leadership Team. He has experience as a boarding master, and is a keen sportsman who has coached athletics, football, cricket and rugby. Matt is married to Claire, a kindergarten teacher, and they have two young daughters.

Matt is looking forward to meeting the boys, staf f and wider community.

We will provide more information on Matt in a future issue of the Quad.

PETER & SALLY CASSIE

PARENTS, PETER CASSIE, HELENE AND RAFAEL PONT

REBECCA MILNE AND PARENT

JONN NICHOLSON, ALISTAIR WEST, MATT WHITE

SUE & NIGEL BINGHAM, AVRIL HILLIND, DAVID BENNETT

TRUDI BELL, TREVOR & CHERYLL SHOESMITH

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FROM THE HEAD BOY

Scots College Middle School 2012 has seen the Middle School transform

itself from an idea to a school that is full

of pride and well on its way to establishing

its identity.

Leadership has been embraced by Year 10. I am not just talking about the Middle School leadership team, who have undoubtedly stepped up and understand what it is to be a leader, a role model and someone whose actions speak louder than words. The new structure provides opportunity for every student in Year 10 to be included.

House Sport involvement, particularly organising and assisting Years 7 and 8 activities, has been of immense value as a way of getting to know junior House members.

Year 10 students have assisted at major Year 7 and 8 sporting events such as swimming sports, cross country and athletics. Their involvement has also included helping at Eastern and Interzone competitions as officials and, in some cases, referees.

Year 10 students from each House have been assigned weekly to keep an eye on younger students at interval and lunch.

Scots College teamed up with photographer Mark Tantrum

to offer an after-school ‘photography club’. The idea came

from discussions between Peter Cassie and the boys.

ARTS

Photography club

School functions have seen us assist with hosting and tours. Boys have responded well to these opportunities with extremely positive feedback received from our visitors.

This however, is only the beginning, particularly as Houses look for new initiatives to develop a more meaningful Year 7 and 10 mentoring programme.

The response of our Year 10 students has been fantastic and shows us that the only thing missing in previous years was the lack of opportunity for them to step up and take on board responsibility. They have established a very positive benchmark that future generations will rise to meet. I am indeed grateful for their support in what can only be described as a very hectic year of firsts!

SAM CHANDLER HEAD BOY OF MIDDLE SCHOOL

Mark was happy to help. “I was approached by Peter and thought it was a great idea. I’d been thinking of leading photo tours and workshops. This is a way to jump in the deep end and share my experience as a photographer.”

The club has tried a range of photographic techniques, including documentary photography as illustrated by Michael Moore-Jones, natural light portraiture (shot by Tim Bilbrough) and long exposure imagery (shot by Jozef Crosland).

“The best way to continue learning as a professional is to try and explain what is now intuitive. It’s been great seeing the boys catch on and get excited about what they are doing and ultimately learning” says Mark.

MARK TANTRUM

BY MICHAEL MOORE-JONES

MARK TANTRUM, PHOTOGRAPHED BY TIM BILBROUGH

BY JOZEF CROSLAND

YEAR 7 AND 8 1ST HOCKEY AND 1ST FOOTBALL

Australian Tour

Year 7 and 8 teams travelled to Melbourne to play Scotch College, Trinity Grammar,

Melbourne Grammar and Camberwell Grammar Schools in hockey and football.

The boys had various excursions each day, of which the highlight was the visit to the MCG and Rod Laver Arena. They were even permitted to walk on the hallowed ground. The Australian Tennis Open is played at the Rod Laver Arena, and the boys thought that one day Josh Snowdon-Poole might get to play there and put his autograph on the whiteboard, just like Roger Federer.

Other places visited included the Eureka Tower (one of the tallest buildings in the Southern Hemisphere), National Gallery of Victoria, high ropes tree course (only one boy got stuck!), Shrine of Memories (war memorial), Melbourne Zoo, Melbourne Museum, and of course Victoria Market for souvenirs.

As well as the sightseeing, some good hockey and football was played. Unfortunately the boys

CGS FOOTBALL

MCG

EUREKA TOWER

lost both games against Scotch College (blame the hot weather!). However they comfortably won against Trinity with the highest scores of the tour (6-0 to Scots in hockey and 10-0 to Scots in football).

The games against Melbourne Grammar were closer, with Scots winning 2-0 in the hockey, but losing football 3-2. Only hockey could be played at Camberwell, where Scots triumphed over Camberwell with Josh Snowdon-Poole getting all three goals. The football field was unavailable, so they played Futsal instead.

TREE ADVENTUREVS. MGS

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In my years at Scots there have been some inspirational Head Boys, and the paths that they began to forge have been ones that I have tried to follow. Of huge importance to Scots in recent years has been the growth in school pride. It has become a feature of the school, with projects like the Scots College Supporters Club being central to this. Students now wear their uniform proudly and with a spring in their step, proud of what they represent. Through our sport, which has reached new heights this year, to our cultural success via Fame, there is evidence of growth in all the areas of school life. This all shows the holistic approach of this school, and shows how it’s a place for growing as a character, building relationships for the future, as well as excelling academically. There is just the

final aspect of school life to go, exams. Good luck to all the boys and make sure you can be proud of the work you put in, and cap off a stellar year for Scots.

Continue the Legacy, Build the

Legacy, Be the Legacy.

JACK PEARSONHEAD BOY

CULTURAL EXCHANGE

Fiji TripMr Ancheril, Tim Rowe, Kirk Matsis, Aidan Dorfl ing

and Dr Theo Dorfl ing travelled to Fiji in the holidays to

plan for our big trip in July 2013. Senior students and

their parents should contact Mr Ancheril if they would

like to be involved.

During our visit we interviewed nine boys and selected one to come to Scots on a scholarship for his Year 12-13 in 2013-14. His name is Solomone and as well as studying, he is keen to play rugby for the College.

During our visit last year we promised to help some poor students in Fiji. On this trip we provided financial aid for three students to supplement tuition and boarding fees.

The boys were good ambassadors for Scots College. They considered it an honour to serve a Pacific neighbour less privileged in terms of facilities and finance.

HEAD BOY

SENIOR SCHOOL

INTER-HOUSE COMPETITION

SCOTS COLLEGE SUPPORTERS

SOLOMONE

Growing School Pride

PAINTBALLING

Mackay School Chile, trip to Scots CollegeThree weeks that we will never forget. We came to New Zealand in a group of eleven people, but we will return to

Chile more united than ever. New Zealand is more than only friends, family and places, because we are also leaving

a lot of feelings that have been during our trip, they will be accompanying us all for the rest of our lives.

27 MAY – 14 JUNE 2012

We need to say that we are not alone in this trip, we were always accompanied by our host families and specially our host brothers, that came to be a real brother. I don’t have many words to express the hospitality of the people here in New Zealand and I have got the impression that all the people is always with the best attitude to help us when we have a problem.

Thanks to all the families who hosted us in their houses and made us part of their family. I know that it is a big effort to have an unknown person in the house but the affection and love you gifted to us is incomparable.

Finally I would like to say that we return to Chile dif ferent persons, more mature and autonomous. Probably all of us will return to this country because it has captivated us. I will never forget the great opportunity that we got, of knowing a lot of people, traditions and new places that have made us better people.

BY RAFAEL LABRA CHILEAN STUDENT, THE MACKAY SCHOOL

BOTANICAL GARDENS SCULPTURE WALK

ROLLERBLADING

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Cultural and Sports Awards DinnerThe inaugural Cultural and Sports Awards Dinner was held on

24 September, where achievements in Scots sporting and cultural

arenas were celebrated by students, staff, families and special guests,

including well-known Cultural and Sports fi gures.

TARU NAUG AND DAME KATE HARCOURT

CULTURAL AND SPORTS AWARDS

Taru Naug received the Supreme Award for all-round performing artist and sportsman. A key member of the 1st XI hockey team, student Head of Culture, music composer for a film in the 48hr Film Festival, valued member of Studio Orchestra and performer in the school’s production of Fame, Taru truly embodies the qualities of the all-round man.

Tim Rowe was named All-round Sportsman of the Year, and his sporting achievements for 2012 included 1st XI cricket, Senior Water Polo, athletics success, 1st XI football and badminton. He was also selected for the 2012 New Zealand U19 handball team.

James Costello Ladanyi is the All-round Performing Artist of the Year, and has been actively involved in drama and music since Year 9. This year he excelled in the lead role of Montgomery in Fame, as well as showing off his dancing skills and creating vocal harmonies for the production. James’ vocal ability is supported by his guitar and piano playing. He has also directed a successful 48 Hour Film festival entry and a video promoting the Creative and Performing Arts Centre (CPAC).

Other winners were:

• Sportsman of the Year

Jackson Garden-Bachop – he has played 76 games and amassed 775 points in his four years in the 1st XV rugby team. He capped off his year by kicking the winning drop-goal in the Rugby Quad and being selected into the New Zealand Secondary Schools team.

• Sports Team of the Year

Senior 3-Man Cross Country and Road Relay team – Kieron McDonald, Nicholas Pointon and Nathan Tse created Wellington history by winning all three of the main CSW distance running events. They also won the Whanganui Round the Lakes Relay.

• Performing Artist of the Year

Gareth Barker – a singer and songwriter, Gareth has performed at many school events. However, one of his highlights is performing for the cast of The Hobbit (including Sir Ian McKellan and film composer Howard Shore).

• Performing Arts Group

of the Year

The cast of Fame – 70 Scots boys and 22 Queen Margaret girls played to sell-out audiences in the first performance on the new stage in the CPAC building. Acting, singing and dancing, a live band and orchestra, plus boys working behind the scenes in a technical role combined to edge out the competition for this award.

MARK HAMMETT WITH THE SENIOR CROSS COUNTRY TEAM

TARU NAUGJAMES COSTELLO LADANYI AND GRAEME YULE

JAMES COSTELLO LADANYI

TIM ROWE AND GRAEME YULE

GARETH BARKER PERFORMING

JAMES COSTELLO LADANYI, TIM ROWE AND GARETH BARKER

GARETH BARKER AND MIRANDA HARCOURT

SCOTS COLLEGE JAZZ BAND

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YEAR 11 SEMI-FORMAL

The Year 11 semi-formal was an occasion that was enjoyed by all. It was held at the QMC hall and the organisers had done a great job of dressing the place up to suit the Winter Wonderland theme. With Matt O’Meeghan as DJ, I even spotted a QMC teacher on the dance floor! There were plenty of photographs taken by Jonty Renner and Mr Kilvington and there was even some food. It was great fun to see everyone dressed up and I’m sure that I’m not the only one who can’t wait for the Year 12 formal next year.

SAM HART (YEAR 11)

YEAR 12 FORMAL

The formal, held at the Westpac Stadium, was a great success. The dance floor took a while to kick off but once started there was no going back. With a steady flow of good music coming from the sound systems, everyone enjoyed themselves. The photo count reached 600 with every friend, sports team and club wanting a photo. Finally the awards were given out and the formal drew to an end. Everyone I talked to had a good time. Huge thanks to the Social Committee, Mr Brookes and other staf f who helped in the smooth running for the great night, we all appreciated it.

NICK MISKIMMIN (YEAR 12)

YEAR 13 BALL

The Year 13 ball was a night to remember for all who went. The pre-ball function for the Happy Days (retro) themed ball was held at ‘Armstrong Prestige’ in town. This was a great chance for the parents to see everyone dressed up! We then headed to the converted gym at Scots, which looked incredible. After a delicious meal, live music pumping from ‘The Noodles’ lead to a packed dance floor. The after-ball function was held at ‘The Lanes’ and was the perfect way to finish off an awesome night. Massive thanks go out to the parents committee, Mr Brookes, other staf f at Scots, ‘Armstrong Prestige’ and ‘The Lanes’ for helping to provide such a great evening for us.”

JONTY RENNER (YEAR 13)

SENIOR BALL AND FORMALS

Ceilidh 2012

One day in the life of the Scots College Pipe BandSunday 26 August was a very special and full day for the College Pipe Band. It began with

Oliver Stapleton Stevens piping the welcome for Alistair Miller (1966-96), who was inducted into

Scots College’s Garden of Honour. He was a staff member and also Pipe Band manager during

his tenure. Past bandsmen and other guests also visited CPAC and particularly the band room

to view the new surroundings and relive old memories.

PIPE BAND UPDATE

SCOTS COLLEGE PIPE BAND

TRADITIONAL DANCES AT THE CEILIDH

A full rehearsal followed, which included measuring for new kilts, drilling, and dinner together. With six new members, it was great for all of them to play for the guests who were present in the school and then to practice marching in time together.

After dinner we made our way to St John’s in the City to march in the first parade for the pipe band season. The musicality and dress of the boys before service

was simply stunning and the new bandsmen looked completely at ease. Thanks go to the Director of Pipes, Marion Horsbrugh, Susann Ryan for her time with the uniform, and Sandra Harry for shaping the boys with their drill work.

MR KEVIN JAMESPIPE BAND MANAGER

This annual Scottish event hosted by the Pipe Band and the families has a strong following among the community, and this year was no exception. After its brief departure from Scots College last year, we returned to a newly decorated hall with plenty of room to dance.

This year a somewhat new Old Boy Chris Poppe, the MC for the evening, kept the show moving along while the band, Steamin’ had everyone on their feet dancing to the traditional dances of Scotland. The audience was treated to a feast of talent of boys who are currently in the Pipe Band and those who are under the tutorship of Marion, Henry and Angus. We have some great bloodstock coming through. Keep up the fantastic work boys.

A new highlight this year was a performance by Megan Luckin of the sword dance and Scottish dancing. The evening auction was also successful and we thank all of the parents and sponsors who participated.

Overall, a fun occasion with merriment shared among young and old, and a positive step in the support of the Pipe Band for the Scotland tour in 2014.

KEVIN JAMESPIPE BAND MANAGER

Our term two social event was a very successful

Team Quiz Night at The Realm, Hataitai, raising

$7,000. Thanks to everyone who donated prizes

and items for the auction.

Thanks also to those who answered our SCPA Survey – we are currently analysing the results.

Planning has started for the Gala which will be on Sunday, 24 March 2013. Our Gala Committee is looking for three types of volunteers:

1. Committee Members – those who are willing to assist in Gala organisation and meet in the months leading up to the event

2. Stall Holders – those who are willing to run a stall on the day

3. Volunteers – those who are willing to serve on a stall on the day.

If you are able to assist, please email parentsassociation@scotscollege.school.nz.

All parents are welcome to attend our meetings, which have topical guest speakers. If you would like to join please contact Gary Beecroft on 022 589 8581.

GARY BEECROFTPRESIDENT, SCPA

PARENTS’ ASSOCIATION

Scots College Parents’ Association

THE SCOTS COLLEGE FOUNDATION

SCOTS COLLEGE FOUNDATION

SNOW’S EVERYTHING, WINNING QUIZ NIGHT TEAM

The Foundation is a Charitable Trust. It is committed

to securing the future of Scots by ensuring the College

is fi nancially able to maintain its independence.

A bequest through the Foundation is a gift of a lifetime to Scots.

Making a bequest costs nothing now, but gives you the opportunity to leave a lasting legacy to your College. You can make a bequest to the College to be used at the discretion of the College or you may wish to specify what your bequest is used for.

You may choose who or what will benefi t from your gift:

• A special capital project

• A special part of the College e.g. Pipe Band

• A scholarship to assist capable students to come to Scots who, for financial reasons, would otherwise be unable to attend

• Or leave it up to the Foundation Trustees’ discretion.

The option of committing to a bequest by way of your will provides a worthwhile and useful means of supporting the College without depleting current assets which you may require.

Scholarships

A student may have ability but financial circumstances could make it impossible for him to have a Scots education which would give him the opportunity to reach his potential and realise his long-term dream.

A scholarship may:

• Be identified for a special academic curriculum area – e.g. science, music

• Have a sporting focus

• General excellence – give an all-rounder an opportunity

• Focus on a specific area of interest of the donor

• Support an able student into boarding.

Scots has educated many high achievers who have contributed in fields of expertise in New Zealand and worldwide. Without a scholarship from Scots some of these men may never have had the opportunity of an education that allowed them to excel in their field of endeavour.

Please feel free to contact Ann Walker, Development Officer, 04 803 0590 or walkera@scotscollege.school.nz to discuss further.

Giving back to the future

FUNDRAISING

PARENT HELPERS, GALA 2011

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WELCOME BACK…

SCOTS COLLEGE OLD BOYS (SCOBA)

Archdeacon Damon Plimmer (1980 – 1986)

The College welcomed Damon back to

preach at the Middle and Senior School

Chapel services in August, prior to his

departure to live in Wanaka.

I spent two years in the Primary School before entering Secondary School. Memories of those early years include the long bus and train ride from Tawa, the challenges of wearing a cap on a blustery Wellington day, the regular runs around the block,

and chess games with Mr Avery, with the winner getting a bottle of coke. In my final year, I was a school prefect, played in the 1st XV rugby team, captained the squash and 2nd XI cricket teams, was house captain for Aitken House, and led a Christian group for students. The academic, cultural and sporting opportunities set me up well or adult life.

After Scots I completed a Bachelor of Commerce and Administration (majoring in accountancy). I then trained as a secondary school teacher. After two years of teaching, and some time travelling overseas, I answered an ordination call to be an Anglican Priest.

Since being ordained in 1998, I have served in three churches – St Matthew-in-the-City, Auckland; St Paul’s Cathedral, Wellington; and St Alban’s, Eastbourne, where I have been for the last ten years. My new position is Vicar of the Upper Clutha parishes in Wanaka.

Gerard visited the College in September before returning to Melbourne where he works for a landscaping/gardening business. Gerard had not been back to Scots since he had left school and was amazed at the fantastic changes that had evolved since then.

Dalton Poppe (1949 – 1953) Gerard Thomson (1980 – 1993)

Dalton and his wife, Audrey, made a surprise visit on 20 August. Dalton had not been back since the 75th celebrations and was particularly impressed with the Creative and Performing Arts Centre and the Hodge Sports Centre. Dalton was a Gibb House boarder and loved his time as a Scots boy.

OLD BOY PROFILES

Matt Shirtcliffe (1980 – 1984)

Matt is the founder and Executive Creative Director of Shirtclif fe and Co, an independent advertising agency specialising in the rural sector. The business has grown significantly since its launch two years ago.

Matt graduated with an Honours degree from Victoria. After trying several careers, from stand-up comedy to selling shampoo he found his niche as a copywriter at Colenso (now

Clemenger). His experiences in some of the major international advertising agencies led him to his most rewarding career move to date.

In 2006 he was the first Australasian recipient of the Irving Wunderman Award for Lifetime Creative Achievement from the John Caples Awards in New York, and picked up a rare Gold Lion at the Cannes Awards the same year.

Matt is also founder and chairman of the Hone Tuwhare Charitable Trust, which aims to restore the poet’s former home at Kaka Point for use as a writers’ residence.

Grant Plimmer (1962 – 1969)

Grant visited Scots in September after attending a business symposium. He lives in Auckland and is a business broker at Clyth MacLeod. Grant is still active in politics and ran the campaign for National in Epsom. He is developing a database of all his Scots contemporaries in support of the Centenary. Please contact gplimmer@xtra.co.nz to provide your details.

Ken Longmore (1931 – 1935)

Ken is our second most senior Scots College Old Boy – he turned 94 this year. We welcomed him back to his College on 23 May where he shared morning tea with the Headmaster, Paddianne Neely the College Archivist, Francis Wevers, SCOBA Chairman and Ann Walker, Development Officer. He was updated on all the recent developments at Scots, and invited to a College Assembly.

Mason Pratt (1989 – 1993)

After five years at Scots, Mason graduated from Victoria University with a BCom, majoring in Marketing and Information Systems.

He is now CEO at one of New Zealand’s most successful software design companies – Provoke Solutions Ltd – with offices in Wellington, Auckland and Seattle. They’re also setting up new offices in Singapore and the Philippines.

Provoke has won many awards, including Microsoft New Zealand’s Partner of the Year in 2007 and again in 2011. Mason received the Eagle Technology Young Executive of the Year Award in 2007, which he attributes in part to his good education at Scots and the work-ethic instilled by his parents.

“I look back on my time at Scots with the fondest of memories. While the boarding house was the source of many shenanigans, it also helped develop a number of strong friendships, most of which are still intact today.”

Nick Ross (2000 – 2004)

After a bit of a rough start, Nick ‘saw the light’ and immersed himself in art and design subjects and left Scots with the top art prizes.

Having always had a keen interest in designing and making things, Nick was accepted into the Industrial Design course at Massey University, where he enjoyed both the design work and the well-equipped workshop.

For his Masters, Nick applied to the Swedish Umea Institute of Design, and was the first Kiwi to be selected, as well as being one of only ten students worldwide. After completing internships in Denmark and San Francisco, he graduated in 2011.

His final project was researching the future of forestry in Sweden and designing a piece of equipment to support his findings.

Nick developed the innovative ‘Axolotyl’ – an eco-friendly machine for harvesting trees, while at the same time mulching the leaves and bark, returning nutrients back into the earth to help new seedlings grow.

Recently, he won the George Dyson Design Award for New Zealand, and is now entered into the international award.

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Banquet Hall Parliament DinnerOne hundred and sixty members of the Scots community

(current parents, Old Boys, Friends and supporters)

enjoyed a black tie dinner of good food, wine and

company at Parliament on 19 June, hosted by the

Scots College Foundation.

19 JUNE 2012 SCOBA FUNCTIONS

Friends of Scots College

Through the gracious support of both Maggie Barry, MP for North Shore, and the Hon. Chris Finlayson, a longtime supporter of the College, we were able to secure this wonderful venue for a memorable evening, with MC Maggie Barry, Guest Speaker, ‘New Zealander of the Year’ Sir Richard Taylor and After Dinner Speaker Tom Scott.

Scots Old Boy and Foundation Trustee, John Feast, said the evening was to say ‘thank you’ to all those in the community who had assisted over past years in the transformation of Scots to

what it is today, and to celebrate the success and recent developments at the College such as the Creative and Performing Arts Centre and the Hodge Sports Centre.

During the evening the College profiled the very high level of artistic and musical skills of its current students, as the Pipe Band, Studio Strings, and Barber Shop Quartet, plus soloist Gareth Barker, entertained the guests.

HOSTED BY THE SCOTS COLLEGE FOUNDATION

SIR RICHARD TAYLOR TOM SCOTT MAGGIE BARRY

GILLIAN RADFORD, TUP RADFORD, MARIA YULEEILEEN TEH AND ALOYSIUS TEH

‘Friends’ (former parents and staff members) gathered

at the College for two events to reconnect and update

themselves on each other’s news and to take a brief

tour of the new facilities, the Creative and Performing

Arts Centre and the Hodge Sports Centre.

Morning Tea, 22 May – for approximately 120 parents of leavers 1991 and earlier

Drinks Function, 12 September – for approximately 140 parents of leavers 1992 – 2004

The Headmaster thanked everyone for taking this opportunity to find out all that has been happening at Scots since their son left.

Feedback regarding both functions has been very positive and we apologise if your name has been omitted from our communication list. Please contact Ann Walker on 04 803 0590 or walkera@scotscollege.school.nz to ensure we have your updated contact details, if you wish to receive a posted copy of the Quad magazine or visit us at Scots. You are always very welcome back at the College.

HEADMASTER GRAEME YULE, CLARE AND TIM SHIRTCLIFFE

WINIFRED BAIN, SHIRLEY MARTINGAIL GAULDIE, SANDY FANSELOW, JEAN HENRY

CAROL PETERSON, JUDY PLIMMER?, KAY AUSTAD

BARBERSHOP

SCOTS COLLEGE CENTENARY ANNUAL GIVING

Hitting the right noteSincere thanks to all those in the Scots community who

donated to the 2012 Annual Giving Appeal. The musical

theme had two donation options – to purchase additional

musical instruments for the Music Department or

purchase new kilts for the Pipe Band.

• Andrew Stopps, Director of Music, will purchase a concert bass drum and the second hand bass clarinet currently rented by the Music Department. These are instruments that we did not own before.

• Commencing 2013, we will now also be able to refit the whole College Pipe Band with new kilts. A sincere thank you from everyone involved with the Pipe Band.

We would like to thank the following:

OLD BOYS

MUSIC INSTRUMENTS

Puka GibbsJulie GohJS & PM GroomLPF & CMM HemiAnita LowcayBD & RP Young

PIPE BAND KILTS

Russell CallanderShirley MartinWayne NorwoodDon StanleyStuart Woollett

We also thank all those who wished to remain anonymous.

RAY BURNS, LINDA BURNS, MICHAEL HUGGINS, SHERYL HUGGINS

SHAUN MCDOUGALL, PATRICIA FRANKLYN, WENDY GRIFFITHS

SAM GUNDERSEN, DAVID ASKIN, DUNCAN MACKENZIE

TRAVIS HARRY, MICHAEL GRAY, REGAN MILES

DAVID BENNETT, NEIL MANTHEL

DAVID ASKIN, JAMES FAIRHALL

SCOBA goes on a missionThe Scots College Centenary is

only 4 years away. At this point

in time we have contact details

for only 5% of Old Boys and an

email address for about another

8%. To ensure a successful

Centenary we have to increase

this database signifi cantly.

It is essential that we network with each other to make sure that every Old Boy we can reach is able to be informed about the planned events for 2016 so they have an opportunity to make a decision to be part of our celebrations.

We’re calling this our SCOBA Network Building project and, as Chairman, I will be working on it for at least 10 hours a week to make sure we have the best and richest database of Scots College Old Boys’ contact details ready for our Centenary. To make sure we broaden our reach we have set up a Facebook page: www.facebook. com/scoba.net and a SCOBA networkgroup on Linked In: www.linkedin.com/groups/Scots-College-Old-Boys-Association

What we need is your help to contact Old Boys so we can include their contact details in our database. You can register your own details online at www.scoba.net.nz and log in on the right hand side of the page. If you’re not confident doing that, please contact me by email at chairman@scoba.net.nz or c/- SCOBA, PO Box 15064, Miramar, Wellington 6243 and we’ll put the details in for you. Please let us know the contact details of any of your old friends from school so we can add them too.

Thank you in anticipation

FRANCIS WEVERS (1961-1965)SCOBA CHAIRMAN

A Sincere Thank YouFROM THE COLLEGE AND THE TAFUA FAMILY

We would like to thank all donors for their generosity

in donating to our College Seti Tafua Appeal Fund.

The Tafua family is humbled by the real support and

love shown by our wider Scots family.

All donations into the Appeal Fund, together with money raised from other College fundraising events, will be made available to Seti to assist him as he settles into the Auckland Rehabilitation Unit. Despite the adversity he is facing, Seti remains very positive. As we go to print, we received another update on Seti from his sister, Helen, who sent this photo of Seti on ‘Day 4’ on a day out with his brother, Dickie.

SETI – ROAD TO RECOVERY

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Performing Arts at Scots – a Colourful History

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FROM THE ARCHIVES

Singing, dancing, painting and elocution were cultural activities

nurtured at Scots from the fi rst years of the life of the College.

Soon plays, operettas and Gilbert and Sullivan light operas were

introduced, and performances held in public at the Town Hall,

Concert Chamber and the Opera House. The fi rst of these was

the operetta John Bull and His Trades in 1919.

Enthusiastic and dedicated staff produced the stage shows and along with senior boys created wonderful stage sets while the talented mothers stitched magical costumes for the numerous cast members and a section of the Alex Lindsay Orchestra provided the music.

Such was the high standard that the public eagerly awaited each production and this ensured the actors and actresses (from Queen Margaret College) played to packed houses.

The dream of being able to perform works at Scots was

realised with the opening of the Chapel Assembly Hall in 1963, and to celebrate the occasion the College produced The Mikado. Over the years cultural activities have gone from strength to strength. Drama and modern musicals have joined the long list of Gilbert and Sullivan operas, culminating in 2012 with the musical Fame.

The stage has always been alive at Scots. With the opening of the new Creative and Performing Arts Centre, long may it continue.

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“A goodly heritage, proud traditions, cherished memories”

1. The entire Prep School formed the cast of Joseph and his Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat in 1983. It is still regarded as a high point in the cultural achievements of Scots.

2. A sparkling version of Oliver produced by John Beardsell in 1982 was enthusiastically received by the audience.

3. Hugh Reid and Edna Wiggs with cast members from the 1960 production of Gilbert and Sullivan’s Ruddigore. Hugh Reid is remembered for his outstanding contribution to the cultural world of the College.

4. The Gondoliers 1959. The stage setting at the Opera House and the splendid costumes illustrate the skills of the mothers and staff.

5. Ian Pearson, Donald Perry and Martin Kerr enjoying themselves in the 1959 Gondoliers.

6. The Music Man with the boys performing Seventy Six Trombones.

7. Boys played both male and female roles until the 1950s. These young shepherdesses gathered together on the tennis courts in the 1920s are in fact Scots boys.

8. The Mikado was the first production held in the Chapel Assembly Hall in 1963.

9. Programme cover from the first production by Scots College in 1919.

IF YOU HAVE PHOTOGRAPHS OF SCOTS SCHOOL PRODUCTIONS AND WOULD CARE TO DONATE THEM TO THE ARCHIVES

Please contact me on 04 388 0850 x825 or 04 386 2072.

PADDIANNE W NEELYCOLLEGE ARCHIVIST

SCOBA NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL BRANCH CONTACTS

SCOTS COLLEGE OLD BOYS’ OBITUARIES

The Scots College community offers family and friends our deepest sympathy.

HAWKE’S BAY BRANCH

Brent Greig (1972-1981)Brent.greig@fnzc.co.nz

MANAWATU BRANCH

Mark Wadham (1949-1960)mrw@wadham.co.nz

AUCKLAND BRANCH

Tony Lau (1972-1978)tonyl@matalex.co.nz

AUSTRALIA BRANCH

Nic Van Hattum [1996-2002]Nic.VanHattum@ingrammicro.

com.au

LONDON BRANCH

Jason Varuhas (1995-1999)jasonvaruhas@gmail.com

18 JULY 2012John Douglas Logan

1947-1950

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