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Issue No: 4 - December 2009

Dear Old Boys and Friends

“MAGIS”

(More is More)

A by-word among Jesuit schools is the word ‘MAGIS’ – Latin for ‘More’.

There is both aspiration and discontent behind the word. Aspiration for seeking what is of best and true in life. Discontent in never settling for comfort, security and mediocrity.

The word came to me while watching the All Blacks play Australia. They were not content to simply win. The urgency and hunger of that final try was testimony to that word!

Boys and institutions can revert to comfort and clichés very quickly. They sense the satisfaction of job completed, a term completed and they start to rest on their laurels.

Satisfaction and comfort happens in sport - before the final whistle of the tournament or the game.

The word ‘achieved’ in exams has a disorientation about higher honours for many boys.

The lack of external bench-marking in school activity, in exams, etc. can cause teaching staff to seek the minimum as a standard.

So as the report for seniors in Term 3 and some preparation for exams gets underway – may the word MAGIS (more) be underneath the efforts of all.

As in all things there is the downside(s) of the word.

The current recession can be traced back to a systemic failure in the use of the word ‘MORE’. The ‘me’ generation is about ‘more’ for oneself. etc.

Maybe if we seek more of the Kingdom of God, then all these (other) things will be given to us.

In His Peace

K Fouhy

Principal

STAFF MOVEMENTS

Mr James Woodford (Technology) has been promoted to Head of Department of Technology at St Kentigern School. James has been at the school two and half years. His position is taken by Mr Kevin Jacobs an experienced teacher of technology.

Mr Dominic Anderton (Year 7) is moving to Mary McKillop School in South Auckland after nearly seven years at St Peter’s College. His position has been taken by Mr Paul Maskery an old boy of St Peters College.

Mr David Law (English) has been promoted to a position in English at Whangaparoa College after five years at St Peters College. His position will be covered by several teachers including Dr John Geraets who has secured a permanent appointment.

We thank these men for their generous service to St Peters young men over the many years. We wish them well in their new positions.

We welcome Mrs Clare Conroy (RN) as our new nurse following the departure of Mrs Paula McNamara.

STAFF NEWS

Ms White has taken up her new position as Headmistress at Pinehurst Senior College.

Mr James Haggett has been appointed to the position of Deputy Principal, (Curriculum).

Mr James Bentley ex Onehunga High School has been appointed as Deputy Principal (Pastoral) in 2010.

YOUNG VINNIES  

Congratulations to the following Year 7 and 8 boys who have committed themselves to the Young Vinnie’s. They have shown leadership and the values of love and service, through their work within the Young Vinnie’s. The Year 7s and 8s were instrumental in the Coin Trail fundraiser, which raised over $500 for World
Vision, (the total raised by the school was $2012) and the Daffodil Day collections, which brought in over $1100.00 for the Cancer Society. We hope these boys continue their role in serving the Young Vinnie’s and the wider community. Some of the boys are pictured below and their names follow.

Charles Ablan, Jamie Bell, Connor Bellett, Eugiene Bulog, Ian Cairns, Ryan Curtis, Shane D'Silva, Jervis D'Souza, Denver D'Souza, Vincent Farane, Craig Fernandez, Craig Franswah, Cory Fray, Michael Green, James Heard, Sam Hooper, Ben Hughes, Tim Hunt, Matthew Jonas, Timmy Kwok, Connor Leech, Sam Loveday, Austin Magasiva, Luke Masters, Eamon McArdle, Sam Moloney, Andrew Moore, Sam Pallas, Josh Piper, Carson Rodrigues, Nathan Rodrigues, Vincent Sacay-Wu, Matthew Shelton, Bailey Smith, Jethro Tuburan, Daniel Vessaokar, Robin Vortanov, Jake Watkins, Jamie Whynn, Sean Wilson.  

NORTH ISLAND SECONDARY SCHOOLS SKI CHAMPS

 by Damien Molloy Team Captain

St Peters sent an elite force of 10 young skiers to the slopes of Mt Ruaphehu for the F.I.S. sanctioned North Island Secondary School Skiing Champs which were held in mid September. There were 104 teams entered with 519 competitors taking part. Over the two days the St Peter’s team competed in three separate events, Giant Slalom, Dual Slalom and Slope style competition.

Great weather and good snow conditions helped the team to a series of wins against some of New Zealand’s toughest ski racers.
Guy Thompson was placed 3rd in the slope style competition; Sam Pendreigh claimed a top 10 finish in the Junior Men Giant Slalom event while Mike Tamis finished in the top 20 in the same event.

The “A” team that consisted of Damien Molloy, Mike Tamis, Cameron Ashby and Sam Pendreigh finished well within the top half in the teams event. The “B” team made up of Mitchell Molloy, Harry Milne, Louis Foot and Sam Hines finished just outside the top half in the teams event.

 OLD BOYS ACADEMIC SUCCESS

The following boys have graduated from Auckland University this year:

Michael Aholelei (Bachelor of Arts), Canaan Aumua (Certificate in Health Sciences), Richard Belcher (Bachelor of Engineering), Leon Birt (Graduate Diploma in Teaching - Secondary), David Bryden (Bachelor of Science), Kangwook Byeon (Bachelor of Science), Alan Chapman (Bachelor of Arts),  Yee Chun (Bachelor of Pharmacy), Troy Cleave (Bachelor of Commerce), Hayden Cleere (Bachelor of Education - Teaching), James Coll (Bachelor of Commerce/Property), Shannon Coulomb (Graduate Diploma in Teaching - Secondary), Luka Dujmovic (Bachelor of Arts), Duane Fernandes (Bachelor of Commerce - Honours), Gregory Fitchew (Bachelor of Arts), John Gandy (Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Laws), Joshua Hindt (Bachelor of Architectural Studies/ Bachelor of Architecture), Martin Keane (Doctor of Philosophy), James Kennelly (Master of Arts), Renato Libo-On (Bachelor of Engineering), Hugh Lilly (Bachelor of Arts), Adrian Lo (Bachelor of Architectural Studies/ Architecture), Gabriel Long (Bachelor of Arts), Michael Lunjevich (Bachelor of Engineering), Yuichiro Murakami (Bachelor of Music), James Nash (Bachelor of Engineering - Honours), Ivan Nyo (Bachelor of Engineering), James O'Connor (Bachelor of Fine Arts), Aun Ong (Bachelor of Architectural Studies/Bachelor of Architecture), Jsun Pe (Master of Engineering), Kay Pe (Bachelor of Engineering - Honours), Sasha Peters (Bachelor of Property), Charles Santana (Bachelor of Arts), Jarred Scott (Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws), Nikhil Sengupta (Bachelor of Science), Francis Seth (Bachelor of Science), John Sia (Bachelor of Engineering), Camillus Silva (Bachelor of Science), Christopher Silva (Bachelor of Commerce), Matthew Theunissen (Bachelor of Arts), Luke Weaver-Mikaere (Postgraduate Diploma in Science), Luke Weaver-Mikaere (Master of Science), Gregory Welch (Bachelor of Commerce), Qixian Wu (Bachelor of Arts), Di Xiao (Graduate Diploma in Teaching - Secondary), Chun Hung Kenny Yau (Master of Engineering Studies), Aidan van den Hurk (Bachelor of Engineering - Honours)

And from Victoria University:

Paul Arts (Master of Public Policy).

THANKS TO THE PTFA FOR A MASSIVE EFFORT

A huge thank you to the St Peter’s College PTFA which has donated another $70,000 to The Proprietor to help pay for our new gymnasium. This brings the amount raised by the PTFA for the gym to $290,000. The money has been raised through several gala days and raffles over the past four years.

 SUPPORTING MEMBERS OF OUR ST PETER’S COMMUNITY LIVING WITH CANCER…HEAD SHAVING

Over the past couple of weeks students and teachers at SPC have supported members of our community living with cancer. Students donated money and about 50 boys shaved their heads. To date we have raised close to $600.00. A huge thank you to everyone who supported this event and gave generously

We’re all in this together! Matthew Whynn, Nicholas Brearley, Joseph Keenan and Robert Paunovich

SPORTS ROUND UP

SENIOR SPORTS DINNER

The Senior Sports Dinner was held was on October 22nd. The evening was a great opportunity to celebrate an outstanding sporting year for St Peter’s. Steve Tew, NZRFU CEO was the guest speaker. He provided excellent messages on leadership and making the most of your opportunities.

The special award winners were as follows:

Team of the Year – 1st XV Rugby

The finalists for Team of the Year were 1st XI Hockey, 1st XI Soccer, 1st IX Softball and 1st XV Rugby.

The First XV's season was filled with highlights. These included winning and retaining the Hibernain Shield, beating Auckland Grammar for the first time since 2000 and winning the minor premiership of the 1A competition. A large number of the team went onto representative honours. This included three in the Auckland U16's and seven in Auckland Secondary Schools. The side’s season record was eighteen games played, sixteen wins, two losses.

Best Sportsman Individual Sport – Thomas McEwan

The finalists for Best Sportsman Individual Sport were Lance Go (Golf), Ryan Hellier (Motorsport), Thomas McEwan (Swimming), Ben Paltridge (Athletics).

 Thomas made the final of the 200m Butterfly at the Youth Olympics. He also contested numerous finals at the Nationals. At the short course Nationals he swam one of the quickest times in the open men’s 100m Butterfly. As well as being an outstanding swimmer Thomas is one of the top scholars in Year 13.

Sportsman of the Year – Francis Saili

The finalists for the Sportsman of the Year were Bryn Hall (Touch and Rugby), Rory Kelly (Football), Thomas McEwan (Swimming), Francis Saili (Rugby).

Francis's exploits on the rugby field have been nothing short of outstanding this year. As captain of the First XV he was inspirational. Francis has the ability to change the course of a game. He gained selection for Blues Secondary Schools and was one of the best performed players in this team. Unfortunately Francis sustained a broken hand in this tournament ending his First XV season. He returned to play in the black jersey as vice captain of New Zealand Secondary Schools. Francis was a key contributor in the sides 28 – 24 win against Australia. He scored a crucial try shortly after half time when New Zealand were trialling 6-12. Francis is a deserved winner of Sportsman of the Year.

COLLEGE SPORT YOUNG SPORTPERSON OF THE YEAR AWARDS

This evening recognizes Secondary School Students who have excelled in their chosen sport. Three Finalists for each sporting code are presented at the Awards Dinner with one person being selected as the Sportsperson of the year for each code. Clarke Trethowen (Softball), Rory Kelly (Football), Bryn Hall (Touch Rugby) were all selected as Sportsperson of the Year for their chosen sport.

CRICKET

Term Four Cricket Highlights

There have been many notable cricket highlights in Term Four. Congratulations to the following boys:  100 wickets for the 1st XI. 6 – 57 vs Sacred Heart. Joshua Presland 100 wickets for the 1st XI. Nine wickets in match vs Avondale. Michael Jenner  112 runs scored against Edgewater for the 4A’s. Jordan Trainor  Hat-trick for the Yr 9 ‘A’ team vs Northcote.

Congratulations to the following boys  for being selected in various representative sides: Sean Solia and Harry Hanham, Western Districts U17’s. Robbie Compston, Manukau U17’s. Angus Craig – Eastern Districts U17’s. Connor Kelly, Rohan Russo, Jordan Tainor  Eastern District U15’s. Alex Edwards  Manukau U15’s.

1st XIV Touch Nationals

The 1st XIV are currently preparing for the Nationals being held in Palmerston North next month. Last year the side won the plate division by finishing ninth in the country. The side is determined to improve on that result this year.

ATHLETICS

Josh Cocker-Valu, Mathew Leahy, Jaxon Bonnici, Ben Paltridge, Jess Verstegen, Jonathan Koh, Siale Hola, Jack Wilson Jonah Sofele and Tawhiao Rogers are currently preparing for the New Zealand Secondary School Athletics Championships being held in Timaru, December 12 – 13.

Josh and Jaxon having won the Junior 100m and 400m titles respectively last year move up to Senior ranks. Ben Paltridge will be aiming to emulate his feats at the Auckland Secondary School Champs earlier in the year where he picked up five titles.

SPORTS COACH

The school is very keen to hear from anyone who is interested in coaching a sports team in 2010.  Please phone or email Mark Wilson, Director of Sport, if you are interested.

PHONE 524 8108 x 7333

mwilson@st-peters.school.nz

CONGRATULATIONS

• Brody Cleave and Mark Soutjhcombe were runners-up in a Year 9 and 10 Collegiate Bowls Tournament, 22 teams were competing.

• Tim Hunt, Brandon Patterson, Oscar Ramsay, Myer Crane, Edward Webster, Harry Merz, and David Hull were all selected  for Auckland Football Federation U12 Rep Team.

• Francis Saili played an important role in The New Zealand Secondary Schools 28 – 24 win over Australia on October 9th. Francis was vice captain and scored a vital try shortly after half time to help put New Zealand Secondary Schools in the lead. New Zealand did not relinquish the lead for the rest of the match.
• Carl Crispin and Sean Northcott selected for Western Districts under 14 A rep cricket team. Scott Compton selected for Western Districts under 14 B rep cricket team.
• At the recent Golden Baton Athletics Meet we had 10 athletes competing. Tawhiao Rogers and Patrick Tausie were 1st and 2nd in the Junior Long Jump respectively.
• The senior relay team Placed 1st in the 4X400m, 2nd in the 4X100m and the Medley relays. Intermediate relay teams placed fourth in all three relays a good placing for the teams considering three athletes were juniors but ran in intermediate races. The team now prepares for New Zealand Secondary schools nationals in Timaru this month.
• Brendan Abley, Stephen Jones, Luke Scott, Jason Sharma, Rohan Singh and Matthew Wilkie who all achieved High Distinction (top 5%) in the 2009 New Zealand Economics Competition.
• John Kwon, Daniel Coll, Matt Newman, Tom Northcott, Daniel Smith, Andrew Twort, Oliver Ferrick, Charles Lilly, Wiremu Tapara, Saahil Castelino, Rohit Pantham, Shelton Stanley, Joel Taylor, Matthew Considine, Jude Ferdinands, Shaun Ginders, Jes Verstegen, George Foot, Denver Saldanha, Ben Paltridge, Matthew Kearns, Jeevan Miranda who all achieved Distinction (top 15%) in the 2009 New Zealand Economics Competition.

• Campbell Rainford won the Auckland Regional Under 14 Tiger Golf Tournament.  He will be competing in the New Zealand Championship to be held in Palmerston North. Campbell was also a member of the Maungakeikei Junior Golf Team who won the Auckland Junior Pennants Championship.
• Bryn Hall, Patrick Tuipulotu and Michigan Atkins-Lam who have been named as recipients of the ARU Supporter’s Club Junior Rugby Foundation bursary.
• Calvin Fernandes, Rohan D'Silva, Jacob Shaw, Grayson Howarth, Daive D'Souza and Liam Shanker who were Highly Commended in the recent NIWA Auckland City Science and Technology Fair. Pierre Guerin received the special prize for Animal Care and Michael Nihotte and Karl Peirera received the Statistics Award.
• Conor Kelly, Rohan Russo selected into the Eastern District Cricket Under 15 A team, Jordan Trainor into the B Team and Liam Matthewson as a non travelling reserve.
• Lawernce Hull and Andrew McEwan completed the Cross Harbour Swim in 41 minutes
• Scott Armistead selected by New Zealand Football for the National Talent Centre training camps next year.

BEREAVEMENTS  

Our prayers and thoughts are with these families at this time:

Harrison Cunningham - Grandfather

Jacques Bell – Aunty

Ben Arthur-Worsop - Great Grandfather

Justice Howard - Aunt

Callum Martin – Grandmother

Joshua Davis - Aunt

Pierce Biggins - Uncle

Ashley Moore – Grandfather

Bradley Batistitch - Grandfather

Patrick Faapoi – Father

Liam Shanker – Grandfather

Karl and Keith Pereria - uncle

Chris McDiarmid – uncle

Rory, Liam and Conor Kelly – Grandfather

Matthew and Andrew Gandy – Uncle

Jordan and Kevin Davies – Uncle

Isaac Isaako - Uncle 

 Louis Tolai and Luteru Tolai - Aunt

Shonn Felise - Grandmother

Goswien and Klaus Van Heeswyk - Great Uncle

 Joseph Keenan - Father

John and David Robertson - Grandmother

If there are other close relatives who have suffered bereavement – please let us know.

BEREAVEMENTS – OLD BOYS & STAFF

Barry Winter – old boy

Eugene Moody – old boy

Guy Manning – old boy

Barry Prendergast – old boy

David Lamb –old boy - 1951 to 1957

Phyllis Donaldson – served in the school tuck shop from 1983 – 1986

(Grandmother of Mark Donaldson - old boy 1982 - 1987)

THE VISION MAGAZINE

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SPC 70TH JUBILEE

The 70th Jubilee Celebration was held here at the College on the 18th of September 2009.  In the assembly yard a marquee was erected creating a casual, relaxed ‘Mix & Mingle’ evening.  It was great to see so many of the old boys, staff and friends of the college attend the function.

Mr Kieran Fouhy addressed the guests and reiterated the importance of updating the school database to help create an alumni network for our old boys, our future pupils and our community. 

An enjoyable evening was had by all.

The night would not have been such a success without the help of these boys!	Mr Norman Elliott and Mr David Barry

Mr Kieran Fouhy and Mr Peter Menzies	Mr Tony Culav, Mr Anthony Culav and Mr Peter Culav

Contributions please!

Old Boys are encouraged to contribute material to update this section.

All you need to provide us with is a short paragraph on what you have been doing or what you are about to do.

A recent digital photograph relative to the article would be appreciated.

Articles to be submitted to:

Development Office

St Peter’s College

Mountain Road – Epsom

Auckland 1023

St Peter's College Old Boys

An Old Boys' Association has been connected with the College since its very first year. Originally the members were ex-pupils from other Christian Brothers schools in Dunedin, Australia and Ireland. The first St Peter's ex-pupil to be elected President of the Association took office in 1951. The members of the Association have been of great help and have given good support to the College over the years. The same can be said for the original Ladies' Committee and more recently the PTFA.

The Old Boys' Association was renewed as a direct result of the 50th Jubilee celebration in 1989. The Edmund Rice Old Boys Scholarship Trust has been established to provide funds for boys entering tertiary education. These scholarships are fundraised for at an Annual Dinner held here at the School.

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