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APRIL 2013 • ISSUE 121

The Wellington College Community Newsletter

PO Box 16073, Wellington, 6242

Dufferin Street, Wellington

Tel: 04 802 2520 • Facsimile: 04 802 2542

Email: admin@wc.school.nz

Web: www.wellington-college.school.nz

From the Headmaster

2013 Calendar of Events is on Page 14.•

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• The superlative results in the NZ Scholarship examinations which resulted in our students winning 152 scholarships. On 15 May, three of these students - Nicholas On, Thomas Leggat and Harry Berger - will be attending a function at Government House to receive their Premier Awards (top 10) from Sir Jerry Mateparae, the Governor General. So too will Colin Kuehne, who was the Top Scholar in German.

• The World Vision 40-Hour Runathon was, once again, a truly memorable event. There is no other school activity which so effectively brings together those who are beginning their secondary education and those in their final year. It is a fun-filled couple of days which not only raises considerable funds for a worthy cause, but also raises our collective consciousness of those who are struggling on a daily basis for their very survival. My genuine thanks to the staff and student leaders who expended so much time and effort to ensure that the Runathon was a success.

• While we didn’t succeed in winning the McEvedy Shield off a brilliant St Patrick’s (Town) team, our athletes went very close. Our boys prepared

As the glorious Wellington summer comes to an end, so too does a highly memorable Term One. There are a number of highlights worth noting.

harder than ever for this event and gave their all on the day. While getting beaten is never easy, it was one of those occasions when our team could say with absolute conviction that they had given their very best. I was very proud of their dedication, commitment and performance on the day.

• The opening of the Frank Crist Centre was a wonderful occasion which celebrated not only a spectacular new sporting facility, but also a former master who was revered by Old Boys of the 1940s, 50s and 60s. Frank was a colossus in every way. A very imposing man with a highly distinguished record as a pilot during World War II, Frank also played over a hundred games in his first class rugby career. He was a rugby and cricket coach par excellence and a terrific classroom teacher. He concluded his career as Headmaster of Hastings Boys’ High School from 1964-1984, but retained a deep love for Wellington College.

It was a great honour and privilege that the centre was opened by his charming wife, Mrs Greta Crist. In my view, it is entirely appropriate that Frank’s

name will be forever associated with the school he served so well.

• Finally, I was delighted that so many parents and students made good use of the Goal-setting Day.

Michelangelo once said famously - The greater danger for most of us is not that our aim is too high and we miss it, but that it is too low and we hit it.

I hope that students, parents and staff alike will continually revisit these goals throughout the year and use them as motivation for personal success.

Roger Moses, ONZMHeadmaster

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From the Board of Trustees

The upcoming election for the Board of Trustees looms as the most significant event on the Wellington College horizon.

With our school well served by a highly experienced Senior Management Team, the key role for the incoming Trustees will lie in Governance – ensuring that the College is in fact meeting all its responsibilities to students, staff and ultimately, the Ministry of Education.

Details of the election process can be found alongside this column, and also on the College website. However, this is a good opportunity to brief potential candidates on what’s actually involved in being a Trustee.

The Wellington College Board of Trustees meets once a month in term time, starting at 6.00pm. Meetings feature reports from Senior Management, Financial and Property updates, Liaison reports relating to the Cultural and Sporting Life of the School, as well as General Business.

Outside the monthly meetings, BoT members

have a presence on various Committees, including Personnel, Finance, Property, Curriculum/International, Development, Communications, Discipline, ICT and Extra Curricular.

The workload is not onerous, nor unnecessarily complicated. It certainly does make for some busy times but being made of kryptonite is not a prerequisite – it’s all about ordinary people, working together for a greater good.

It is clear that Wellington College, along with every school in the country, needs a diverse and committed Board of Trustees, but that can only occur if voters are presented with an equally diverse and committed pool of candidates.

The current Board is unanimous in its enthusiasm and support for the democratic process surrounding the governance of Wellington College. If you’re at all interested in standing, we encourage you to do so – there’s no time like the present to get involved.

Charlotte Gendall, Deputy Chair BoT

If you can share your skills, you can be a trustee.

TRuSTEE ElECTiONS 2013The nationwide School Trustee elections take place in May, and Wellington College encourages all parents and caregivers to participate in the democratic process.

This year, the role of Returning Officer for Wellington College is being filled by the experienced provider www.cessl.org.nz Look at their website, and that of the School Trustees Association www.nzsta.org.nz to learn more about the elections and about what’s involved in being a Trustee.

Whether you decide to stand as a candidate or opt to vote in the election, you will be helping Wellington College develop and grow.

Here’s a time-line for what will happen next• Nomination forms for prospective Board

Members will be mailed to all eligible voters (as defined by the school roll) on Thursday, 2 May 2013.

• Candidates will be asked to submit with their nomination form, a candidate’s statement of up to 400 words (preferably via email). Candidate statements should be submitted through www.cessl.org.nz (Look on the right of their screen for the Blue Button with “School Board of Trustee Elections Candidate 2013 statement form”.

• Nomination forms are available in Māori.• If there are more nominations than vacancies

for parent representatives, eligible voters will be posted a voting form and candidates’ statements (where provided). Voting Papers will be distributed by Tuesday, 21 May 2013.

• The poll closes at 12 noon Thursday, 30 May 2013. All voting papers returned to the school must be in the envelope provided, and if mailed, must be date stamped before noon, 30 May 2013. Votes will be counted and the highest polling candidate/s will be declared elected.

• Results will be communicated to the school by 1.00pm Wednesday, 5 June. The results will also be placed on our website.

• The new Board will take office on Thursday, 6 June 2013

We welcome your participation in this important event in the life of Wellington College.

learn more at www.trustee-election.co.nz

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TRuSTEEElECTiONS

Two New Zealand students are North Carolina-bound on scholarships to Duke

University.

The Robertson Scholarship recipients have received the opportunity to study and live at the university, worth $100,000 per year.

One winner, Andrew Tan-Delli Cicchi, who led Wellington College's involvement with the local Soup Kitchen, plans to study a 'design-your-own' programme in sociology, psychology, and economics.

My goal is to work in third world countries to develop basic education strategies that are not only efficient but cost-effective and available to all, he said.

I believe that creating education systems is the bedrock for progression.

Andrew has lived in different parts of Asia throughout his life, and was struck by the ugliness of inequality and social injustice.

Kiwi students earn Duke University scholarshipsHe was a Prefect in 2012 at Wellington College, and was awarded Proxime Accessit, runner up to the Dux.

Julian Robertson and his late wife Josie established the Robertson Programme in 2000 with a US$24 million gift.

Up to three Robertson Scholarships, covering free tuition and board and a living allowance for up to four years, are offered annually in New

Zealand, two in Australia, one in Sweden and 24 in the United States.

Selection is based on academic ability, leadership potential, commitment to community service, courage, collaborative spirit and a strongly ethical outlook.

This is the second occasion that a Wellington College student has won the Robertson Scholarship. Deputy Head Prefect in 2008, Hunter Douglas, was also a recipient.

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From the Head Prefect

One of the main things that separates Wellington College from others is the way we come together to support anything at the

College. The unconditional pride that we show for each other and in our school is what makes us unique.

Over the past week, we have unfortunately been informed of a young 'Coll Boy' named George Kerr, who has been diagnosed with a brain tumour. While I cannot disclose every detail, his condition is extremely serious and he will begin treatment very soon. George is a delightful young man who began at Wellington College this year. He loves his rugby very much, and has been training with the rugby academy over the holidays. While his condition is serious, there is no better time than for everyone in the wider Wellington College community to show him the support that makes the boys of our school who we are. We will show him that his school is behind him as he begins to face and overcome this challenge.

Over the past week or so we have done a few things to help show George that we are all behind him including:

• During form period on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday on the last week of term, we held a collection for George. The Prefects went around every class with buckets and facilitated a very successful collection. I would like to sincerely thank everyone who gave for the cause. Your support is amazing and will help show George that his school is behind him. With the funds raised and after plenty of discussion, we plan to buy George an iPad so he can watch movies and use the internet freely while he receives his treatment.

• We have also created a huge yellow card with the

words 'All behind you George' written on the front. Over the past week, we have circulated the card around the school on which everyone had written their name and a little message, showing their support.

• On Friday of Week 11, some of the Prefects and a few of George’s friends went around to his place to pay George and his family a visit [as per the photo below]. While the meals and baking that were bought went down a treat, it was most importantly a chance for George to see his friends and to realise that our support is not just material. He was delighted with the company and we were very glad to see him too.

From the visit it was clear to see that George is a very strong and courageous young man. While

there will most certainly be tough challenges ahead, I know that with the support of his family, friends and the College, he will overcome whatever life has to throw at him. Can I please ask you to keep both George and his family in your prayers?

Life at school is as busy as ever in all aspects of College life.

On the musical side of things, the Chorale completed their annual camp at El Rancho last weekend. Although the location may suggest otherwise from all accounts, Miss Katie Macfarlane put the Chorale through their paces which will stand them in good stead for the Big Sing in Term Two.

The combined Wellington College and Wellington Girls' College Orchestra and the Concert Band performed at the annual primary schools' concert held in the College Hall last week.

In the sporting arena, the 1st and 2nd XVs both recorded good wins against Hastings Boys' High School, played at Wellington College last week. This continues for the good preparations of the rugby sides for the upcoming seasons, which on all accounts promises much.

Both Football and Hockey preparations are underway, with trials for all grades in both sports now complete. This year has seen the introduction of the new Wellington College Football Academy. The academy, headed by Old Boy, James Webb and also supported by 1st XI coach, Mr Ross Durant and trainer, Ms Katrina Cowie, will help to solidify the pathway for Football players at the College.

On the other hand, preparation for the highly anticipated Stage Challenge have begun to intensify, with Stage Challenge leaders extending rehearsal length in a bid to repeat our national success of 2009.

As is customary, Term One has proven to be extremely busy.

I would like to congratulate everyone on the start to the year in what has been an extended term.It’s now our task to maintain these standards for the year.

I wish you all a relaxing and refreshing holiday. Stay safe and as mentioned before, please keep young George Kerr in your thoughts.

Daniel Carbonatto-Bowkett

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World Vision 40-Hour Runathon Report

On 15 March, at 6.00am, the 16th annual Wellington College World Vision Runathon got under way. This year's build-up to the

Runathon included Sumo Wrestling (with suits), vertical bungy, bouncy castle and cotton bud combat as well as head shaving (with parents consent), coloured milk sculling and fear factor.

Hundreds of boys came down to support the cause and to run some laps. With the Economics Night Market booming and other clothing stalls such as Icebreaker Merino Clothing, the 40 hours was sure to be a fantastic two days, especially with the females from Wellington Girl’s College present.

This year we also included the water carrying simulation. If you haven’t yet read about it, the report is below.

On Monday, 11 March, the Super Seven and Runathon Team Leaders embarked on a journey. Walking, with eight-litre buckets of water on our heads from Wellington College to the Railway Station and back (a total of 6km), all dressed in our new yellow Runathon t-shirts. The boys with signs and donation buckets informed and collected money for World Vision. This tiresome activity was well worth it once counted we money we raised was $430.30 from only a couple of hours collecting. We realised however that we were not only collecting funds for children in Tanzania but also raising awareness about these people in need. The public reception was great, with many members of the public recognising that students from Wellington College were making a difference, and by putting ourselves in their position we were able to provide aid in a small but very real way.

Funds going towards World Vision projects in Tanzania are still being collected and counted. However, with 17% of the booklets returned, we

have raised a total to date of $13,383.20 with business sponsorship to be added. The goal for Runathon 2013 is $50,000 which as a school we can definitely achieve to help the families in Tanzania who are less fortunate than us.

The Super Seven and the whole Runathon community would like to say a huge thank you to all the businesses sponsors which make this event possible. These businesses include; Ballentynes Fashion Central, Waterford Security, Gazley, Fuji Xerox, Toyworld, Arobake, Just Paterson Real Estate, Storage King, Partridge Jewellers, The Village Goldsmith and McDonald’s Basin Reserve.

All of these businesses gave generously and had their respective logo printed on the back of their teams official Runathon 2013 t-shirts, so please think of these sponsors when purchasing; clothing,

security, cars and maintenance, printing, toys, food, real estate, storage and jewellery!

Finally, I would like to like to thank Mesdames Stephanie Glover, Stephanie Meronek and Mr Aaron Hawke as well as Head Prefect, Daniel Carbonatto-Bowkett for leading the Super Seven and the rest of the team: Jack Green, Jack Crawford, Sam Becroft, James Russell and Henry Glogau for all their hard work this year. To 2013 I say thank you for such a great Runathon and to the leaders for Runathon 2014 I say Lumen Accipe et Imperti - Receive the light and pass it on.

Cheers

Quillam JanseWellington College PrefectWorld Vision Runathon Super 7 Media Promoter

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From the Development Office

It is a misconception in a number of circles that because Wellington College is a Decile 10 school that it is wealthy and has plenty of money to

draw upon for its daily operations and upgrading of its key facilities. The fact that the College is soon to celebrate 150 years and has traditionally a proud record of success also helps to create this image in people’s minds.

The reality is in fact vastly different. Consider these facts.

• Each year, around 55% of Wellington College’s total operating funds (excluding teacher salaries) has to be provided from our own locally-raised funds.

• These locally raised funds equate to around 2.5 million dollars each year are not luxuries that we can do without. They are essential if Wellington College is to continue to provide the highest quality education that you as parents expect and our students deserve. The outstanding national qualifications results and the NZ Scholarship performances do come with a price tag!

• In the significant area of ICT for example, our College has to find ten times the actual amount of money the Ministry allocates.

• As a Decile 10 school, we receive the lowest amount of operational funds from the Government.

• Decile 1 schools, at the other end of the spectrum and admittedly having special needs, receive around $800 more per student to fund their operations, equivalent to 1.2 million dollars more in Government funding for the same size of school.

• Wellington College has a significant number of families who are not in the wealthy category, yet there is little recognition of this under the decile funding model.

• The operational funding that we do receive from the Government each year, is expected to cover all learning resources (books, equipment and ICT, support staff, professional development), the maintenance of grounds and buildings, and the resourcing and administration of all our sport and extra-curricular programmes. This in reality means all the funds required to run a modern school other than teacher salaries.

• Each year these locally raised funds, essential for the College to continue to function successfully, equate to approximately 25% of the total budget.

• Parent fees and contributions remain a significant factor, and in addition to these we rely on other donations and grants, international students' fees, proceeds from the sale of stationery and school uniforms, and the ability to hire out our sports and function facilities to outside groups.

Why Wellington College has to Fundrai$eThis is the financial pressure under which Wellington College is operating on a daily basis. It is also the climate in which the College continues to strive to provide the funds so we can have a Memorial Assembly Hall and Performing Arts Centre which can fully benefit all the students in the years to come.

Speaking to many parents, it is clear that the operational situation at the College is not fully understood and in some cases people just choose not to think about it.

I believe that if these challenges facing the College were fully understood, then many more parents would want to contribute, even if it were in a small way.

Donating a small amount of money regularly by Automatic Payment is becoming more popular and I recommend it to you. If you want to take this up or have any questions, please ring me at the Development Office, 802 7698 or email me on a.robinson@wellington-college.school.nz

Wellington College is always extremely grateful for financial support, whether it be large or small, and without this backing we will not be able to maintain the highest standards and levels of success of which we are all so very proud.

Tony Robinson, Development Manager

It was a privilege for a group of Wellington College Prefects to 'lend a hand' at the recent open day for the Life Flight Trust.

We assisted this very worthy organisation which runs two services: Air Rescue, and Air Ambulance. Life Flight are called to help at accidents and in life threatening situations approximately every six hours and so far they have helped 22,000 people. As part of the Community Prefect portfolio assisting groups in the community, we helped out on the day with collection of money, directing spectators, general duties and even judging the children’s costume competition which proved a very difficult task as the kids had gone to a lot of trouble to dress as their favourite rescue heroes. More than two thousand people came through the Life Flight hangar on the day which certainly kept us busy and raised about $10,000. No one knows when they will need the services of Life Flight so it was great for Wellington College to be able to help in this way.Daniel Gendall

Wellington College Prefects 'Lend a Hand'

Prefects Sheffield Nia Nia, Henry Glogau and Daniel Gendall with Life Flight’s Fundraising

coordinator Niall Mackay

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In the News

FITTING TRIBUTE: Wellington College Headmaster Roger Moses with

Greta Crist, the widow of Frank Crist, after whom the school's new

Frank Crist Centre is named.

Inset: Frank Crist, proudly wearing his WCOBA Tie and Lapel Pin.

Till he died, Frank Crist referred to his Wellington College rugby teams as his 'boys'. Those 'boys', now decades out of College, were among the

guests at the opening of the College’s new Frank Crist Centre, which incorporates a sports academy and learning centre.

Mr Crist, a renowned sports coach from 1948-1962, died last year aged 93. Speaking at the opening, his widow, Greta Crist, said her husband had remembered his years at the College as 'the best of his life'. Till his death he still referred to his old players as his ‘boys', she said.

Headmaster Roger Moses, a pallbearer at Mr Crist’s funeral, said his friend represented what a great New Zealander is all about. Frank was a great teacher, a great house master. He was a great rugby coach, he was a great cricket coach, he was a great man.

The $600,000 refurbishment of the centre, previously used as squash courts, created a new centre with a sports academy, featuring weights and exercise rooms, and extra classrooms.

New Centre honours Wellington College legend

We are very happy to announce that we have the services of Cape Physiotherapy based in our new facility, the Frank Crist Centre.

While regular physio, Emma Lattey is completing some volunteer work in Vietnam for three months, we have been able to secure the services of Danni Morley [pictured right] who is on a six-month sabbatical from Sydney.

Danni is an extremely experienced and capable physiotherapist and has already helped numerous boys on the road back to full participation. This is a major step forward for us and extends our already significant partnership with Cape Physiotherapy over the past seven years. The most significant benefit is that not only can we offer physiotherapy on-site, but if our students are injured at school or playing sport, (the cost is covered by ACC as per normal), but the Government surcharge is waived and absorbed by Cape Physiotherapy as part of their service to our school. It cannot get any better than this as under the above circumstances, the boys will receive free treatment.

Please note that appointments can be made in lunchtimes, intervals, after school, during study periods for Y13 students, or with the permission of the PE teacher or during practical PE lessons. Students should not be out of regular classes to receive Physiotherapy. This service is available on the following days: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.

I am very excited about this new development and hope that it assists Wellington College to keep its boys fit and on the field for 2013 and beyond.

Chris Wells, Director Sports Academy

Easing the pain for Wellington College students

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iMPORTANT TElEPHONE NuMBERS

Y13 Dean802 2532

Mr Patrick Smith

Y12 Dean802 2533

Ms Arina Tulitua

Y11 Dean802 2526

Mr Steve Lyster

Y10 Dean802 2535

Mr Guy Mance

Y9 Dean802 2569

Ms Andrea Shaw

International Dean803 0304

Mrs Diane Smithson

Guidance Counsellor802 2548

Dr Stuart Slater

College Chaplain802 7695

Mrs Liz Pa’u

Careers' Adviser802 2536

Mr Ernie Rosenthal

Arts Director803 0327

Ms Kirsty Hazledine

Sports Director802 2547

Mr Dave Keat

Sports Academy Director802 7691

Mr Chris Wells

Business Manager802 2524

Mrs Heather Benfield

Headmaster’s PA802 2523

Mrs Penny Basile

Development Manager802 7698

Mr Tony Robinson

Communication & Events Mgr802 2537

Ms Stephanie Kane

Enrolments Officer 802 2520 x 721Mrs Lynda Woods

Absence Officer802 2560

Mrs Stephanie Kozyniak

Bursar802 2521

Ms Christine Tait

Uniform Shop Manager802 2543

Mrs Vicky Hughson

In the News

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The Wellington College Pasifika Parents' Support Group (PPSG) together with the 2013 TAB team invite you to Part II of the TAB ACADEMIC ACHIEVERS' EVENING presentation of the

'MAN IN THE MIRROR'Wednesday 22 May, in the Girvan Library, Wellington College.

Starts 6.00pm – bring and share supper for a 6.30pm start, concluding at 8.00pm.

Speakers: Clinical professionals who will talk to students and parents about the vitally important topic ‘The wellbeing of our students’ as well as answer questions.

Compulsory for TAB leaders. All families welcome.

A Wrong put Right

A wrong done to sports broadcaster and Old Boy, Keith Quinn almost 50 years ago was righted at Wellington College recently. Keith became the oldest cricketer to have been capped by the school when Headmaster, Roger Moses surprised him at a special ceremony.

In 1964, Keith, an opening batsman, was promoted to the College's 1st XI and was duly capped in a official ceremony. After one good score, he ran into poor form but was still surprised and disappointed when a month later he was asked to return his cap so it could be passed on to another player.

Mr Moses invited Keith to present the caps to the current 1st XI and at the end of the ceremony, surprised him by presenting him with his own cap.

Keith was a member of the 1st XI in 1964 and it was not right that his cap was taken off him. I'm very pleased that we have remedied that situation. The cap I presented to him even had 1964 embroidered on it. I think Keith was chuffed to receive the cap, and so he should have been. It's been an honour, even if a belated one; said the Headmaster.

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ANZAC Service at Wellington CollegeANZAC ADDRESSiN MEMORY OF lANCE BRiDGE (1888-1915)

Oriental Bay was the perfect place for Lance Bridge to grow up. He lived within a

short walking distance from the Te Aro saltwater baths where he could indulge his passion for competitive swimming. From there it was just a little further on to the Star Boating Club where Lance, along with his brothers Cyprian and Hugh were heavily involved in all the clubs activities, both rowing and social.

And of course Oriental Bay was also within walking distance of Wellington College where Lance was a student between 1903 and 1905. Lance Bridge and Wellington College under the Headmastership of J P Firth were a perfect match for each other. For at College, Lance had ample time and opportunity to participate in Athletics, Swimming, Waterpolo, Boxing and Rugby. He was also in the Cadet Corp. Lance seemed to effortlessly excel in any sport he chose to play. When he left school, aged 17, Lance began to keep a scrapbook of his sporting deeds. The fascinating contents of this scrapbook reveal Lance’s prowess on the sporting field. Lance played rugby for the Wellington Club Senior side. In the newspaper reports of the senior rugby games, Lance featured prominently as a hard tackling and hard running full-back. There was even some controversy when Lance was overlooked as a trialist for the Wellington provincial side. The scrapbook includes programmes from Athletic meetings held at the Basin Reserve, results from Rowing regattas, and clippings of Waterpolo matches. Edwardian Wellington was an idyllic place for a sports mad, gregarious young man with lots of mates. However this easy life changed abruptly for Lance, his brothers and those of their generation when war was declared in August 1914. In 1909, Lance had volunteered for the Wellington Battalion of the Territorial forces. Immediately upon the declaration of war he enlisted with the New Zealand Expeditionary Force. This force was despatched to the German colony of Samoa. Upon arrival, they discovered that the German garrison was abandoned and the New Zealand occupation began. Lance’s postcards back to his fiancée and family tell of a great time being had by the soldiers eating tropical fruit and swimming in the warm sea. Many of the thousand strong force were College Old Boys and many others were rowers from the Star Boating Club.

In early 1915, the Samoan force was recalled to New Zealand and almost immediately posted overseas. The soldiers fully expected to be deployed on the Western Front. However, they disembarked in Egypt for training and then left for the Gallipoli Peninsula. Little is known of Lance’s movements in the early stages of the ill-fated Gallipoli campaign. It is known that he transferred from The Wellington Battalion to the Otago Regiment to boost their numbers after the Otagos had suffered appalling losses. We do however, know of Lance’s death as it was widely reported in letters written home by soldiers. Decades later, veterans of the campaign became misty eyed as they recollected Lance’s death. Like so many other young New Zealanders, Lance Bridge died on Gallipoli during the August offensive. He was on Rhododendrun Ridge, a spur leading up from the beach to Chunuk Bair, the highest point on the peninsula and New Zealand’s goal during the offensive. The New Zealanders had just returned to their hastily dug trenches after repulsing a Turkish bayonet charge. Lance then noticed a New Zealand soldier lying wounded about 20 metres away. He recognised the soldier as a colleague he had served with in Samoa. Dropping his rifle he went out from the relative safety of the trench to go and help his mate. He was returning to the trench when a Turkish machine gun fired on the men. The wounded soldier was killed and Lance was shot all down one side. He managed to stagger back into the trench but within half an hour he was paralysed and was carried down to the beach to await evacuation on a hospital ship.

It has been said that in war you can learn a lot about a man from the way he dies. On the beach, Lance, sensing that his wounds were fatal, refused to be placed on board a boat to take him to the hospital ship, insisting that wounded men with a better chance of survival go first. It is hard to imagine what conditions were like for those waiting to be evacuated; for this was August and the temperatures on the peninsula were in the mid to high 30s. At ANZAC Cove, it was easy to see where the wounded were located by the clouds of flies that swarmed above them. Here men waited patiently to be evacuated to the hospital ships lying offshore in the Aegean Sea. They had no protection from the searing heat, they lay in their own waste, they had flies and insects crawling over them, they endured the pain from their wounds and relied on the generosity of passing soldiers to give them a little food and water, It was in these conditions that Lance Bridge lay for two days until the stream of wounded abated and he was taken out to a hospital ship. However, his wounds were too severe and he died five days after arriving on the ship. He was buried at sea. Lance’s selflessness was not forgotten by his comrades. A mate from the Star Boating Club wrote home to his mother: I was speaking to two chaps, who saw the last of him and the way he died was equal to anything I have ever read about in the history of war. The Wellingtonian of December 1915 reported: He saved others, himself he could not save. No finer deed was ever done.

After he died his mother continued with his scrapbook. In it there is a poignant newspaper

(L-R): Old Boy, Lt John Ahearn (RNZNVR), with wreathbearers: Benson Oosterbaan, Ted Taylor and Harry Glogau.

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ANZAC Serviceclipping that stated that when news came through that two of their star players; Lance Bridge and another College Old Boy, Hāmi Grace had been killed at Gallipoli. Out of respect for their memories, the Wellington Rugby Club, on a designated Saturday, defaulted all their teams.

Lance was one of four brothers who served in World War I. One brother, Cyprian was gassed near Ypres in 1916 and sent back home. He lived well into his 70s. Hugh Bridge was married with a baby daughter when he enlisted in April 1916. He survived the carnage of Passchendaele, only shortly afterwards to be shot by a sniper near Polygon Wood in Belgium. A fourth brother, Lionel survived the war unscathed, but for the remainder of his life he was tormented by nightmares as he suffered from delayed shell shock. The war took a terrible toll on the Bridge family. On the stained glass Memorial Window at the back of this hall are these words, Greater love hath

no man. The full quote comes from the Gospel of John and is Greater love hath no man than this, than a man lays down his life for a friend. It is an apt epitaph for Lance Bridge. In July this year, a group of students from the College will visit Gallipoli. At the Lone Pine Memorial for the ANZACS, with no known grave and just a short distance from Rhododendrum Ridge, they will place a poppy next to the name of Lance Bridge. Members of Lance and Hugh Bridges family, some of whom are present today, including WCOBA President, Brian Smythe remember their great uncle and grandfather with great pride. It is important that as a College we pause, pay homage to them too, as well as the 450 other Old Boys killed in World Wars I and II and in Afghanistan. That is why each year around ANZAC Day we take time to remember our fallen brothers.

Address given by Robert Anderson,Deputy Principal

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Jasin Long, a former Wellington College student (Class of 2008), graduated from the University of Canterbury Mechanical Engineering programme with Honours in April.

In the final year of the professional programme, all students carry out a research and design project as part of a team on projects that are sponsored by industry. For Jasin's final year project, he was tasked by Mighty River Power to investigate their generator’s braking mechanisms.

Mighty River has nine power stations on the Waikato river. Brakes are required in order to shut down the hydro turbines in order for control and safety. However with any high friction task Mighty River needed to know whether over time, brakes were eroding. If they were producing any sort of fine dust, then this could cause electrical shorting in the generator. Jasin and his team conducted experiments on the brakes, assessed the material’s properties and gave their findings and recommendations to Mighty River on ways that they could improve their braking mechanisms.

University of Canterbury Graduate and Old Boy improves Mighty River

Generator

9Jl have written a poem about Runathon,WC2TZ

The Runathon is a fundraiser

For those who need a pay rise.But when we run a lapWe want to take a nap.We have fun in the sun

And we really like to run - cosThe children in need have

Many mouths to feed.

Our legs are already achingBut precious money's what we're

making.Here comes Team Gazely - the

thunder - All the other teams better duck

under.As we walk in the sunYear 13s tell us to run.

The Runathon's the business;Tanzania is our witness.

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From the Arts Director• SOUND BITE

Y13 student, rapper Emanuel Psathas, [pictued right], is making a name for himself

on stage. He was selected by the top NZ band Six60 to open their show at the St James Theatre recently where he performed a 30-minute solo slot in front of an audience of 3,000 and was very well received.

Emanuel is currently sitting high on a website for unsigned artists called http://www.theaudience.co.nz/ Vote for his song End of the Sky now. He stands to win $10,000 towards recording an album.

• PUBlIc SPEakINg: RACE uNiTY SPEECH COMPETiTiONThree students, Max Robinson (Y12), Alec Sacheun (Y12) and Mahdhi Osman-Penrice (Y11) all represented the school very well at the Race Unity Speech Competition hosted at the Police Headquarters. Alec spoke movingly of his father’s escape from Cambodia and the Pol Pot regime, Mahdhi spoke of the influence of his Somali heritage in his life and Max spoke about his family experience of having an ex-prisoner living with his family. Max was placed a close second to a student from Wellington Girls' College. For all three boys, this was a totally positive experience where they received some excellent feedback and affirmation from the senior police officers present.

• SHEilAH WiNN SHAKESPEARE FESTiVAlThis year, we have just one entry in the Sheilah Winn Shakespeare Festival. Mrs Susan Hayworth is producing a scene from The Tempest to be performed in the festival on the evening of Wednesday, 17 April. This excerpt, which includes a great atmospheric storm scene, is a lively and

energetic production with some outstanding performances – Barnaby Mcintosh as Prospero and Ed Hughes as Caliban to name two of them.

• STagE challENgE 2013: i KNOW BETTER THAN YOuStage Challenge 2013 is providing the usual challenges to the student leaders by not only totally creating and producing an original show, but also teaching and instructing their peers. But they are doing a great job and are building an enthusiastic and committed team of over 80 dancers and 20 stage crew as the photos alongside indicate.

Under the leadership of Ben Ayto, the group leaders - Sam-Baker leota, Ben Reid, Quillam Janse and Emanuel Psathas - are developing some great choreography which is challenging the boys. Support is being provided by a student Production Team, including Daniel Gendall, with fundraising.

Race Unity Speech competitors, with Mahdhi, Alec and Max in the centre.

The cast of 'The Tempest'.

The show is entitled I Know Better Than You and explores the relationships between three generations, grandfathers, fathers and sons, in the trademark Wellington College amusing and entertaining way.

The show is on the evening of Thursday, 30 May in the TSB Arena.Tickets available through Ticketek.

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From the Arts DirectorCulTuRAl EXTRAVAGANZA 2013Another major cultural event is the biennial Cultural Extravaganza where we combine with Wellington Girls' College to present a great evening of combined performances including Kapa Haka, Poly Club, Choir, Orchestras, Bands, Ukulele and Orchestra. The Stage Challenge performances of both schools will comprise the second half of the evening. This is always a popular event so be in to book tickets when they go on sale through Ticketek on Tuesday, 7 May.

The show is at 7.00pm on Monday, 10 June at the Town Hall.

Ticket prices: $25 adult • $15 student.

SPONSORSHiP - We are seeking sponsorship for this popular event. Our first two Extravaganzas were very successful sold-out shows and we believe the 2013 will be just as spectacular – if not more so. If you would like to sponsor, we would love to hear from you. Please get in touch with Kirsty Hazledine. k.hazledine@wc.school.nz

There are various levels of sponsorship:• Gold - $500 – You will receive promotion opportunities during the concert, as well as logo and naming on concert programme.• Silver - $200 – You will have your logo and name on the concert programme.• Bronze - $50 – $100 – You will have your name on the concert programme.But of course – all contributions, of any value, are most welcome.

Kirsty Hazledine, Arts Director

Left: Ed Hughes as Caliban. Right: Barnaby McIntosh as

Prospero with Prue Dreaver Stimpson as Miranda.

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From the Sports DirectorSuMMER SPORT WRAP uP• crIckET

The 1st XI, despite the disappointment of defeat in the local Gillette Cup, have had an outstanding season. They currently sit at the top

of the Premier Youth Championships, 12 points clear after nine rounds. The 2nd XI have also had a great season, sitting fourth in the same league ahead of the 1st XIs of Onslow College, Hutt Valley High School, Scots College and St Patrick's (Town). Not to be out done, the 3rd XI are leading the Premier 2 competition which shows the depth we have in Cricket at this top level of the College.

Other teams out in front at the end of Term One include the 10th XI in the Senior 2 T20, and both the Intermediate 3 and the Junior 1 teams.

It is fair to say that the summer codes are affected considerably by the fact that the season is split between Term One and Term Four but there is very little that we can do to change this without a change to the term times.

• ATHlETiCS A better than expected performance at the McEvedy Shield has seen some of our athletes go onto regional and higher honours. Shawn Ford won the Intermediate 100m, and 200m. Benson Oosterbaan won the Senior 400m and Nelson Asofa-Solomona won both the Senior Discus and Shotput.

• gOlFGolf, under Mr Colin Green has seen an increase of interest, particularly in those new to the sport. Opportunities for coaching have been taken up and new players have come on board.

The top teams without the depth of previous years have not been so competitive. However with the number of young players involved there is every likelihood that we will be strong again in a couple of years.

• TENNiSTraditionally one of our strongest sports, this year's senior team was made up largely of juniors. While making the final of the local competition, they were not able to compete with the strength of the Scots College team who went on to take third at the NZSS nationals.

With eight Junior teams, there are large numbers playing the sport. These teams will continue through to Term Four when the Junior A team will be involved in the Wellington Regional league.

iNTERNATiONAl SElECTiON: BASKETBAllisaac letoa (Y10) is a member of the Senior A team. He has been chosen to represent NZ

at the Australian U16 State Championships in Adelaide, South Australia, from 6 - 13 July. Isaac is also a member of the Breaker's Junior Development team.

iNTERNATiONAl SElECTiON: FOOTBAllHead Prefect, Daniel Carbonatto-Bowkett is currently on tour to Europe with the NZSS U19 Football team.

iNTERNATiONAl SElECTiON: AFl Hamish Ware, utu Ah Kuoi, Sam Johnson, Nico van der Wilt, Benjamin Taankink-Williams, Hugo Phillips and Benjamin Middleton were selected for the U16 New Zealand Hawks team which played in the South Pacific Cup in Townsville, QLD, 7 -13 April. This involved teams from Papua New Guinea and the South Pacific.

The opposition proved to be too strong but the opportunity to play experienced opposition will not be lost on these players as they look forward to the season.

• SWIMMINgNZ Open Swim Champs (17 - 22 March)Seven of our swimmers did particularly well to qualify for the State NZ Open Swim Champs held in Auckland just before Easter. Their results were excellent and a number of them qualified to swim A or B finals against the best swimmers in the country. Full results for this competition can be found on the Swim New Zealand website http://www.swimmingnz.org.nz/results/?mt_id=72

individual Resultsliam Albery: Liam did outstandingly well. He qualified for two A finals and one B final. He very narrowly missed out on a Bronze medal in the 200m Butterfly where he placed fourth (just 3

hundredths of a second off third place 1). Liam also finished eighth in the final of the 400m Individual Medley. Another noteworthy result was Liam’s eleventh placing in the 200m Individual Medley.

Oliver Wyeth: Oliver was another whose results were outstanding. He qualified for two A finals and one B final. He placed fifth in the 50m Backstroke, sixth in the 100m Backstroke and tenth in the 200m Backstroke 2. These were excellent results in fields of high quality.

Devlin Forsythe: Devlin took eight seconds off his personal best time to place sixth in the final of the 800m Freestyle. This was a remarkable performance by a 15-year-old in Open Men's competition. His tenth place in the 1500m Freestyle was another excellent result worthy of note.

Ted Taylor: Despite a troublesome shoulder, Ted ground out a number of gutsy performances that were not too far off his personal best times. He narrowly missed qualifying for the 200m Butterfly final – his ninth placing was nevertheless and excellent effort. Ted did very well to place fifth in the B final of the 400m Freestyle which ranked him

13th overall.

Hamish Trlin: Hamish made four B finals and placed within the top 16 five times. These are very impressive returns in the Open Men's competition for someone who has just recently turned 16. He placed tenth in the 200m Breaststroke, 13th in both the 200m Backstroke and 400m Individual Medley, and 16th in both the 100m Breaststroke and 200m Individual Medley.

Jonathan Rogers: Jonathan also impressed and is another competing in Open Men's competition who has just turned

16. He placed 14th in the 200m Backstroke and 16th in the 50m Backstroke – significant returns given his age and the high quality of the backstroke fields.

Nicholas Crott: Nicholas’ best result was 29th in the 50m Freestyle. He didn’t quite swim to his personal best, but he is a real talent who will be one to watch in the future. He has also just turned 16.

1 Liam time broke the Wellington 16yr record for that event set 23 years ago by Gary Sundgren – a Y12 Wellington College student at the time, and former Wellington College Swim Captain (1991).2 All three of these events were won by Gareth Kean – Commonwealth Games Silver medalist, Olympian and former Wellington College Swim Captain (2009).

The NZ U16 AFL Team is well represented by Wellington College including

(L-R): Back: Utu Ah Kuoi, Ben Middleton, Nico van der Wilt, Hugo Phillips

Front: Benji Taankink-Williams, Sam Johnson, Hamish Ware and Coach,

Shannon Wall

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• SOFTBallThe Senior Softball team won the Division 2 North Island Championship held during the recent summer sports week in Wanganui.

The team was very focussed on the field and played every game in a determined fashion. Every member of the team put in their best effort making for great team spirit.

We met Palmerston North Boys’ High School in the final. After getting off to a good start with three runs in the first innings, our No. 1 pitcher strained his shoulder early on. The team was re-shuffled and had to dig deep. We went into the final innings with the scores locked at 10-10. We batted first and scored two runs then pitched and fielded really well to keep PNBHS scoreless, so we won 12-10.

We beat all the title contenders in pool play except for PNBHS who we lost to in the final pool game. This made winning against them in the afternoon of the same day so much sweeter.

Everyone contributed to the victory and it is hard to pick out players for special awards. However, luke Higgins was selected as our tournament MVP. He had excelled in several areas.

We are grateful for the service of coaches, Messrs Cliff Bowden and Geoff Crofts, who gave up their own time to help us. Their knowledge and guidance was invaluable. Thanks also to the many friends and family who came up to support us. We are also appreciative of receiving funding from the College this year. This came at a time when community funding seems to have dried up. Finally, thanks to the senior players who have been a huge support from the early selection and training stage right through the tournament.

• VOllEYBAllVolleyball has taken off at a junior level with 20

students regularly training and a team playing in the local league. This team, under an international coach has improved dramatically and with a regular training session during the winter we are looking to take the team to the North Island Championships in Term Four.

• DUkE OF EDINBUrgh hIllary aWarDJacob Coleman was presented with a Bronze Award.

• cSW OrIENTEErINg cOMPETITIONIn the Intermediate division, George Engleback has won three out of three events to comfortably lead the competition. In the Junior competition, Ben Dewes leads the competition narrowly from Joseph lynch. Joseph has only done two events for two wins so he may have the front running. Also performing well in that category are Campbell Garrett (currently fourth) and Sam Walker (fifth).

Another new Orienteer, Ben Carpenter is also leading his competition - Intermediate Boy's Novice.

• FOOTBallAnother busy season lies ahead for the Football Club with 30 teams and nearly 360 students playing 'the beautiful game'. Resourcing this type of number is always a challenge and we ask that any parent who is keen to manage or support a team to please let me know.

30 senior students have been put through the Level One coaching course and 14 have already begun to undertake Level Two. Ongoing support of these coaches is given through regular fortnightly meetings, normally with a guest speaker. Already they have had Judge Andrew Becroft (Club President) and former Black Cap Gavin Larsen – and the enthusiasm being shown will undoubtedly come through in a positive way this season.

The 2nd XI and U15A teams hosted Asquith Boys' High School from Sydney on 13 April. They both proved to be competitive games with the 2nd XI beating their 1st XI 1 - 0 and the U15s winning 4 - 1. The performances bode well for 2013.

During the holidays, the 1st XI and U15A teams will play in the Scots College pre-season tournament at Wakefield Park on 2 and 3 May.The 13th and 14th grade teams have begun their season in the Capital Football leagues. The 15th grade one, two and three teams along with the 1st 2nd and 3rd XIs will start on Sunday, 5 May. The rest will begin on Saturday, 11 May.

• rUgByThe senior teams have kicked off 2013 with a number of pre-season matches wth good results:

Date Match Result23 Mar Headmaster's XV v

Old Boys' University U21 WIN 27-19

President's XV v U19sOld Boys' University U19 LOSS 17-29

6 Apr Headmaster's XV vFeilding High School WIN 36-21

President's XV vFeilding High School WIN 87-7

13 Apr Headmaster's XV vHastings Boys' HS WIN 38-13

President's XV vHastings Boys' HS WIN 52-10

looking Ahead:Saturday, 27 April - 2nd XV v PNBHS 2nd XV (a). Saturday, 4 May - 1st XV v Gisborne BHS @ Hastings BHS at 10.30am.Saturday, 11 May - 1st XV v PNBHS @ Palmerston North Sport & Rugby Institute Ground 6 at 1.30pm.Saturday, 18 May - 1st XV v Napier BHS @ Porirua Park at 10.30am.

An important Date to Note: The annual WCRFC Quiz Night will be held on Thursday, 4 July. If you are able to help, sponsor or donate prizes in any way, please contact Rugby Convenor, Mr Pete Maitland (p.maitland@wc.school.nz).

• hOckEyTrials are all over for the Hockey teams and six will compete in the Secondary Schools' competition this year. Games will begin in Term Two. Over the holidays, a provisional 1st XI will travel to Auckland to play in a pre-season tournament which will hopefully launch the teams bid to not only retain the local title but make a successful run at Rankin Cup which will be held in Wellington this year.

• BaSkETBallA large number of students have been involved in trials for Basketball. Three Senior and three Junior teams will compete in College Sport leagues while others will compete in a revamped social league.

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From the Sports Director

iNTRODuCiNG FuTSAlA quarter of the boys enrolled at Wellington College play Football. Many aspire to play professionally and represent New Zealand. But is this merely a pipe dream or a real possibility? For years, players have had to contend with poor facilities, uneven pitches and unpredictable weather, which have hindered efforts to improve their technical ability. Wellington College has recognised the barrier this places on a player’s development by investing in the construction of the artificial pitch and establishing the Wellington College Football Academy. Many of the College’s finest Grade 14 and 15 players are now benefiting from the integrated, ‘whole of football’ approach offered by the Academy.

The WCFC Committee has taken another step, which hasn’t garnered the same kind of attention as the other initiatives, but could ultimately prove as influential. At the start this year, the Committee decided to promote Futsal as part of the College’s Football landscape and take over the management and organisation of this sport. WHAT iS FuTSAl?Futsal is a small-sided variant of Football played on a smaller pitch, mainly indoors. There are five players on each side, one of whom is the goalkeeper. Unlimited substitutions are permitted. A standard match consists of two periods of 20 minutes. Futsal is also played with a smaller ball with less bounce than a regular football. The surface, ball and rules create an emphasis on improvisation, creativity and technique as well as ball control and passing in small spaces.

Futsal was first played in Uruguay in 1932 and is extremely popular in countries like Brazil,

Argentina, Spain and Italy. In those countries, Futsal is an integral part of a player’s development. By playing Futsal, players learn to cope in tight spaces. The smaller sized pitches give players less time on the ball, which in turn improves decision making. Futsal also improves spatial awareness and develops a player's ability to both defend and attack. Players touch the ball up to five times more than in eleven-a-side Football. Goalkeepers are also involved in the action more frequently.

Several of the world’s leading players played Futsal as a youngster, including Pele, Lionel Messi and Robinho. Cristiano Ronaldo has stated: In Portugal, all we played growing up was Futsal. The smaller court helped my footwork skills, the nature of the game made me feel so free when I played. If it wasn't for Futsal, I would definitely not be the player I am today.

COllEGE SPORT SuMMER FuTSAl lEAGuECollege Sport Wellington runs a summer league for both Junior and Senior players. This year, the WCFC had nine teams playing in the summer league (one in the Premier grade, three in the Senior grade and five in the Junior grade). 77 boys were spread across these teams.

The Junior Grade was divided into three divisions, each consisting of six teams. Wellington College decided to enter two teams in Division 1. With an eye on the future, the selection for these teams was based on year groups. WC Junior 1, which was made up of Y10 players, had some solid results. Unfortunately, most of the teams in this division had been playing together for two seasons and their teamwork and better understanding of the game was decisive. WC Junior 1 finished fourth in this division.

Finishing one place behind was WC Junior 2. This team was made up entirely of Y9 players. In their first game, WC Junior 2 played St Patrick's (Town), who were the current national champions. They got hammered. The games that followed were much closer as the boys used their superior skills and agility to compensate their lack of strength and physicality. The players in WC Junior 2 will be the nucleus for next year’s Junior Futsal team.

WC Junior 3 and WC Junior 4 played in Division 2. Both teams had several capable players and scored some fine goals. However, they had mixed results and the two teams faced each other in the play-off for fifth and sixth. This was a close game with the lead changing several times. In the end, WC Junior 4 came out on top. It was their first victory of the season and a complete turnaround from the hammering WC Junior 3 had inflicted on them a few weeks before. It was a good way to end the season.

Wellington College had one team in Division 3. Several of the boys in WC Junior 5 play Club Football together. This helped. They worked well together and set up a number of chances. If it wasn’t for some sloppy errors during their opening games, the team may have made the final of this division. WC Junior 5 finished third, soundly beating Scots College 3 in the play-off game (16-4).

The Senior Grade had two divisions. Both were won by teams from Wellington College. In Senior Division 1, WC Senior 2 finished the round-robin undefeated. The boys played Onslow College 2 in the final. Onslow turned up with four ring-ins from their premier side. After conferring with the CSW Futsal coordinator, Onslow reluctantly agreed

The pre-season tournament at Rotorua's Western Heights saw the Senior and Junior A teams get a solid work out. They are looking forward to the St Patrick's (Town) Classic during the holidays.

• uNDERWATER HOCKEYThis sport has become the newest Club to be established at Wellington College. Under the leadership of Mr Chris O'Neale, the committee is looking

to take the sport to a new level and regain the school position as one of the major players nationally. There will be three Senior and three Junior teams playing in the local competition aiming to qualify for NZSS Nationals in Auckland in Term Three.

Dave Keat, Sports Directord.keat@wc.school.nz

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From the Sports Directornot to play them. After WC Senior 2 scored ten unanswered goals, Onslow defaulted.

Wellington College had two teams in Senior Division 2, each made up of mainly Y11 boys. WC Senior 3 was impressive in the round-robin games, scoring 63 goals (with only 17 against). There were no obvious weaknesses in the team and the boys showed they could muscle up against their older and more physically stronger opponents. In the final, WC Senior 3 played St Patrick's (Town). The game was close and the scores were even with ten minutes to go. But five late goals secured them a well-deserved 9-4 victory.

WC Senior 4 was the other team in this division. This team played well throughout the season. However, they saved their best game to last. WC Senior 4 played Wellington High School 4 in the play-off for fifth and sixth. Although they were in this game right up to the final whistle, they couldn’t grab that elusive win going down 2-3.

The Premier Grade was open to both Junior and Senior players and, consequently, comprised the best teams in the region. Wellington College entered one team in this grade, comprised mainly of 1st XI players. Although the boys went into the competition intending to play socially, their competitive nature took over as soon as the first whistle was blown. In the opening rounds they played and defeated Scots College (5-4) and Onslow College (2-1). The team’s third game was against Rongotai College. The less said about this game the better. WC Senior 1 got beaten (2-9) by a better and more organised group of players.

This meant the match against WHS was a 'must win' game. WHS scored first and then went on the defensive, seldom venturing out of their half. This tactic was frustrating for players and spectators alike. WC Senior 1 had a couple of chances but couldn’t score. But as the saying goes 'cometh the hour, cometh the man' and Daniel Carbonatto-Bowkett stepped up. He hit a screamer into the bottom left hand corner with five minutes to go. WHS then pressed forward not realising they only needed a draw to make the final. With 90 seconds on the clock, Charlie Morris threw a ‘Hail Mary’ pass down field to an unmarked Sam Collier, who headed the ball into the net to secure them a spot in the final.

The final was a rematch against Rongatai College. WC Senior 1 played really well. They were patient, looked for opportunities and pounced when one arose. In the first half, Jamie Pollock hit a superb shot into the back of the net. Conor Ryan and James Day scored either side of the half. Two more goals

followed making the final score 5-0: a well-deserved win.

FuTSAl REGiONAlS The College Sport Wellington Futsal Regional Finals were held in early April. Wellington College FC had three teams competing, two in the Senior grade and one in the Junior grade.

Seniors: WC Senior 1 (Finn Stenner Corbishley, Keijiro Oda, Amir Mohamed, Jaysanga Soma, Alex Emrys and Eyob Zewdie). Unfortunately the boys who won the Premier Grade of the CSW Futsal Summer League were unavailable due to other Football commitments. The boys from WC Senior 2 agreed to take their place. Amir and Eyob were added to the team. They played really well during each of the three pool games, soundly beating both Aotea College and Taita College 2. Unfortunately, they lost to Wellington High School (by one goal) so finished second in their pool. WC Senior 1 played the semi-final against WC Senior 2 but lost 1-3. They played Taita College 1 in the play-off and won 4-2.

WC Senior 2 (Jonathan Beresford, Callum Parker, Olly Chiaroni, luc Saker, Gabe Tennent, Jason Trang and Mika Katekeimoa). With a view to the future, it was decided the Y11 team (WC Senior 3) would be kept together for this tournament. They won their first two games convincingly (against Wainuiomata High School and Taita College 1) and then played a friendly against a team of coaches and officials. In the semi-final, they beat WC1 and with it gained bragging rights over their older school mates. Unfortunately, one player was unable to play in the final (as he had a play rehearsal to attend), which put pressure on the remaining players. The boys were in the match right up until the last five minutes when fatigue set in. They went down 1-4.

Juniors: WC Juniors (Henry Horwood Verstappen, Nick lane, Jaan Turia, Billy Robinson, Toby Fuller, Sean Beresford, Arlo van Helden, Conor Butler, luke Thomas and Pierce Day). The Junior

boys won their pool, beating Scots College, HVHS and Taita College. This meant they faced St Patrick's (Town) in the semi-final (who had narrowly lost to Wellington High School in pool play). Town scored three goals in rapid succession which knocked the stuffing out of the boys. They trailed by seven goals at halftime. The second half was a more even affair, but the team still lost 1-9. In the

play-off for third and fourth, WC played HVHS again and won 3-1.

FuTSAl NATiONAlSThe National Secondary Schools' Futsal Championships was held in March at the ASB arena. Wellington College FC entered one team in both the senior and junior grades.

Seniors: (Charlie Morris, Dan Carbonatto-Bowkett, Olly Chiaroni, James Day,

Curtis Jones, Max lynch, Jamie Pollock, Conor Ryan, luc Saker, Finn Stenner Corbishley, Jason Trang and Eyob Zewdie). With the depth that Wellington College has amongst its senior Futsal players, a strong side was selected to contest this event. Wellington College breezed through its first game against Wellington High School 2nd V, winning 10-1. The boys then played Linwood College and HVHS, winning 2-1 and 5-2 respectively, before playing Havelock North to decide the winner of their pool. This game was scrappy with several fouls being committed by both sides. Although WC prevailed (winning 2-1) two players got themselves suspended for the quarter-final. Their unavailability proved decisive as the team was rolled by Auckland Grammer in the quarter-final (2-6). In the play-off for 5-8, WC played St Andrews, winning 4-2. Final position was fifth (out of 20 teams).

Juniors: (Jack Barlow, Sean Beresford, Conor Butler, Pierce Day, Henry Horwood Verstappen, Connor McConchie, Sanny Orr, Billy Robinson, Phillip Ruwhiu, luke Thomas, Jaan Turia and Arlo van Helden). Despite only winning one game, the Juniors were competitive in every game. They played Horowhenua and Napier Boys' High School in their first two games, narrowly losing 3-4 and 2-4 respectively. In their next game, the boys played Wellington High School. The boys played really well and were up by four goals at half time. They went on to win 6-2. The last two games were against Waimea College and Burnside College. The boys lost both games (2-5 and 3-8 respectively) and then had a nervous wait for the result between WHS and Horowhenua to see if they would advance to the fifth to eighth playoffs. Fortunately, the result went their way and they finished fourth in their pool. They played St Thomas of Canterbury in the play-offs but succumbed 1-3. Final position was seventh (out of 12 teams).

Stu Beresford, Futsal Convenor

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in the Spirit of Giving

This past month, I had the honour to be present when past members of the College Mothers' Committee donated $5000 to the construction

of the New Assembly Hall and Performing Arts Centre. The purchase of a centre piece of the Memorial Window by College Mothers' Inc. is a wonderful and lasting tribute to all the mothers, past and present, who give so much of their time to benefit their sons and our school. Today, College Parents' (the merger of College Mothers' and the Parents' Association) continues this tradition of giving. The Runathon bake sale last month was a sweet success and raised close to $800 for World Vision. Thank you again for all the donations of beautifully wrapped treats. We look forward to continued success next year! Of course, giving comes in many forms: In April, the College Parents' Forum ‘Life after Wellington College’ not only raised a respectable donation for the Careers Department, but also shared critical and timely knowledge. Many thanks to Mr Ernie Rosenthal, our panel of experienced parents, and the audience of more than 100 who turned out to learn how to prepare for this next big step.

Coming up:Please watch for notices of our next Forum on Wednesday, 22 May from 12.30pm in the Cricket Pavilion and be sure to mark your calendars for the ever-popular 'Big Blokes Breakfast' on Friday, 21 June. This yearly event for fathers/significant male mentors and their lads sells out quickly. Invitations will be sent out next term.

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4 1st XV v Gisborne BHS @ Hastings BHS6 Term Two starts at 8.50am (Day 4)8 Y9/Y10 Common Tests [to 10th]

11 1st XV v PNBHS @ PN Rugby Institute14 Y13 Parent/Teacher Interviews 3.30-6.30

in College Hall. Swimming: Regional Champs

15 Cross-Country: Karori Champs17 Geography: Level 1 Field Trip18 1st XV v Napier BHS @ Porirua Park

Swimming: NISS Champs19 Business Studies: Y13 Field Trip [to 21st]20 BOT Meeting @ 6.00pm22 College Parents Forum @ 12.30pm

TAB Achievers' Evening II29 Y12 Parent/Teacher Interviews 3.30-6.30

in College Hall. Annual v St Patrick's (Town) [A]CSW Cross-Country Champs

30 Stage ChallengeBOT Voting Closes

31 Teacher Only Day [School Closed]

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3 Queen's Birthday [School Closed]4 Y13 Business Studies Field Trip [to 5th]5 Big Sing Regional Festival [to 6th]

Science Competition6 Y11 Parent/Teacher Interviews 3.30-6.30

in College Hall. 10 Cultural Extravaganza in Town Hall12 Annual v St Patrick's (Silverstream) [H]

WCOBA AGM @ 11.30am - PavilionY10 Parent/Teacher Interviews 3.30-6.30 in College Hall.

13 CSW Swimming Relay Champs14 Cross-Country: National Champs [to 15th]

TERM DATES 2013Term 2 Monday 6 May - Friday 12 JulyTerm 3 Monday 29 July - Friday 27 SeptemberTerm 4 Monday 14 October - Tuesday 10 December

KEEPINg yOUR CONTACT DETAILS UP-TO-DATE

A REMiNDER TO All FAMiliES - Please remember to advise the College if you move

home or change your email address or telephone number/s. it is essential we have

your current and correct contact details in the event of an emergency.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS HOMESTAyS REQUIRED

We are looking for caring Wellington families to provide a warm Kiwi experience for

secondary school students (boys) from overseas in the 2013 academic year.

For further information, please contact Sue Mackay on 802 2520 ext 821

or 021 717 449 or s.mackay@wc.school.nz

From the College Parents' Association

(L-R): Karen McGregor, Nicole Bomann and Marguerite

Beere with Tony Robinson at the rear.

Another special occasion will be The Antiques Road Show with Old Boy, Peter Wedde, on Sunday, 16 June. College Parents' will be supporting the Development Office with this used book sale/bake sale/antique appraisal so if anyone wants to donate or help, please let us know! In the meantime, we hope everyone has a wonderful and restful vacation over term break - see you in Term Two!

Nicole BomannPresident, College Parents CommitteeWellingtonCparents@gmail.com

From the Uniform ShopTerm Two sees the beginning of the winter sports codes. The Uniform Shop stocks the following for games and training:Rugby Shell Top $ 64.00 Rugby T-Shirt $ 42.00 Rugby Shorts $ 33.00 Football Top $ 62.00 Hockey Shorts $ 34.00 School Tracksuit $145.00 Football/Hockey/Rugby Socks $ 13.00 Sports Bag $ 46.00 We also have limited stocks of the College Tracksuit in 2XL and 3XL for only $50.00, plus some unlined rain-jackets for only $40.00. Sizes available in these are: 2XS, XS, L, XL and 2XL.

These are great to wear when walking the dog, watching sport or walking to work.

Please visit the website for a full price list of all items we stock: www.wellington-college.school.nz/uniform-shop

A reminder also, that the Uniform Shop will be open on the last Saturday of the school holidays (4 May) from 9.00am until noon. It could be a good time to replace worn clothing and prepare for the colder months ahead. Our waterproof rainjackets with either a mesh lining or polo fleece lining, selling at $71.00 and $98.00 are hard to beat.

Vicky Hughson, uniform Shop Manager Phone: 04 802 2543 • Fax: 04 802 2542

Email: uniformshop@wellington-college.school.nzWebSite: http://www.wellington-college.school.nz