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CONFORTAREApril 2011 www.sacredheart.school.nz Sacred Heart College

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Red and Black Day spirited and powerfulRecord year of academic achievement - page 3Special celebration at SHC – page 16

Highlights....Polyfest successOur cultural groups maintain a winning tradition

Positive starts for top teams1st XV and 1st XI previews

Special CharacterProfile on Br Terence Costello

Fair and WalkathonA wonderful success!

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On the coverRed and Black Day spirited and powerful

As we draw breath and have the opportunity to reflect on the highlights of late 2010 and Term 1 2011, we can rightly be filled with a genuine sense of pride and overwhelming satisfaction in the achievements of the College.

Many of our recent successes are documented in this edition of Confortare for you to enjoy. Those successes are both varied and significant; some are even record-breaking.

Top New Zealand Catholic School in NCEA Scholarship for 2010 – 35 Scholarships gained, a new SHC record.

Outstanding results in NCEA Levels 1, 2 and 3.

Rowing success at Head of Harbour Competition, North Island Championships and Maadi Cup.

Our Premier Tennis Team gained third place at national level.

Our athletes won medals at the Auckland and National Championships.

Premier Waterpolo team gained first place at North Island Championships.

The Annual SHC Fair and Walkathon achieved record profits again this year.

Red and Black Day – students, staff and the wider SHC community raised $34,167 towards the Christchurch Earthquake Appeal.

Thank you to staff, parents and most especially our students, who have achieved such success and distinction for themselves and the College. Personally, I have taken special pride in seeing so many achievements celebrated at our Assemblies. We all bask in the reflected glory. Congratulations one and all.

In conclusion, I would emphasise the event that reflected precisely who we are as a Catholic, Marist, Champagnat College – the Red and Black Mass and Day. What a unique and memorable couple of days and an expression of our SHC care, our support and our prayers for those in need. More than 850 boys voluntarily attended the Red and Black Mass. Such was the gathering we had to distribute Communion outside the College Chapel – we were literally ‘packed to the rafters’!

Our Red and Black Day became a catalyst for other schools and organisations to follow. Such actions define who we are. Such actions define our core values.

I am proud to report that on all fronts we passed with honours!

Long may such spirit continue at our College and within our Marist Family.

Confortare Esto VirOnwards and UpwardsMr Jim Dale, Principal

From the Principal

Success after Success

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Greetings to Marist Brothers, Parents, Students, Old Boys and Friends of Sacred Heart College.

At the start of the Walkathon, on the way to the Fair: Matthew Hogarth (Year 8), Principal Jim Dale, and cherished SHC supporter Kelvin Mephan

A record year of academic achievementSacred Heart students had a banner academic year in 2010.Students achieved 35 Scholarships, surpassing the previous record of 24 Scholarships achieved in 1994 and 2008. Among the results were three Scholarships achieved at ‘Outstanding’ level, including for James Phemister the honour of being first in New Zealand in Biology, while Dominic Smith and Zane Fookes gained Outstanding Scholarships in Geography. Also outstanding was the academic achievement of James Fisk, who gained Scholarships in Maths with Statistics, Maths with Calculus, Biology, Chemistry, and English.

The full list of Scholarship recipients is:

Accounting: Argel Bartoleme, Sean Durkin, Patrick Fautuaalii

Biology: James Fisk, James Phemister (Outstanding), Thomas Plank, Dominic Smith, Reubhan Swann

Chemistry: James Fisk

Classics: Paul Marcenac

Design: Blair Wheeler

Economics: Paul Marcenac

English: James Fisk, Reubhan Swann

French: Paul Marcenac

Geography: Sean Durkin, Zane Fookes (Outstanding), Paul Marcenac, James Phemister, Dominic Smith (Outstanding), Sam Stone, Reubhan Swann, Richard Thwaite

Mathematics (Calculus): James Fisk, Michael Orr

Mathematics (Statistics): Paul Marcenac, Bede van Schaijik

Media: Dominic Jennings, Reubhan Swann

Physical Education: Joe Bolton, Sam Cole, Paul Marcenac, Joe O’Connor, Jeshua Taucher, Daniel Whittaker

Students’ academic performance was strong at all levels of NCEA. Of particular note was the number of endorsements at Excellence level (see chart).

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In March, I travelled with Mr Dale, Br Dunstan, and Mr Hayward to Christchurch to present Catholic Cathedral College with our donation that we had fundraised for them.

Seeing the damage was a real eye opener. It truly brings into perspective what our fellow countrymen are going through.

The Principal of Catholic Cathedral College, Mr Bruce, escorted us around the city, on our tour that took in his school. I found it amazing that there was no damage around the suburbs close to the airport. However, the closer we got to the city the more carnage appeared.

The Principal told us that when the earthquake struck he was knocked off his feet onto the ground and all the contents on his shelves flew horizontally across the room. Since that day of the earthquake they have not been allowed back inside the main office to gather their belongings as it is deemed too unsafe.

For Br Dunstan and Mr Hayward, it was

an emotional experience to see their old school in the state it was in. However, the classrooms that they had both previously taught in were undamaged which was great news.

From the school we travelled to St Thomas of Canterbury College where Catholic Cathedral College operates for the time being. We met staff and students, and

presented them with a cheque of more than $34,000. From what I understand, this was a much larger contribution to what they anticipated and they were extremely grateful.

I had countless requests to thank my friends, teachers and the wider Sacred Heart College family, including Brothers’ communities, Old Boys and a very generous anonymous benefactor. So congratulations to everyone here, who helped raise these funds for a school in devastation. This money will go a very long way. It is because of your generosity and care that the school can begin rebuilding and get a step closer to moving back in.

Sam McKenzie, Head Prefect

Quake devastation a shock

Red and Black Day

Academic Performance 2011

SHC National Boys’ Schools

Level 1

Achieved 91.5% 73.4% 76.5%

Achieved with Merit 35.8% 29.1% 30.4%

Achieved with Excellence 15.9% 9.2% 8.1%

Level 2

Achieved 92.5% 78.9% 80.4%



Level 3

Achieved 82.0% 72.4% 71.4%



On Friday, 25 February – three days after the Christchurch earthquake – a Red and Black Day was held at the College, and raised some $14,000 through student and Old Boy donations. An anonymous donor added to their fundraising efforts, bringing the total to $34,000. This was presented to to our chosen school, Catholic Cathedral College (formerly Xavier College) by Br Dunstan and Mr Hayward (former teachers at the school), Mr Dale and Head Prefect Sam McKenzie.

Sam McKenzie

Each year in February, SHC welcomes new staff and students with a Powhiri and Mass. Mr Grant van Ansem joined the English department, and provided a reflection on what was “a very emotional experienced that I will never forget”:

As we stand before the Chapel, waiting in the heat, we can see the control and discipline of the Kapahaka group. The soft shuffling of our new students entering the Chapel behind us, is sharply cut across by the guttural cry of the Kapahaka leader, calling on the pent-up tension and energy of the group. The haka is powerful and intense, displaying the passion and unbounded enthusiasm of the Sacred Heart community. The clearest example of the respect the boys have for the spiritual centre of the College behind, and the dedication to culture and tradition displayed before us, emotions run high.

We proceed into the Chapel, as unsure as the new students will have been on their first days. There is a stillness in the Chapel, a calm expectancy of the waiting staff and students. We are seated at the very front with many new entrants filling in behind. Once seated, Mrs Margaret Graham opens the proceedings with a prayer, which is followed by Mr Jason Renau, welcoming all new members of the College.

At this point it is my turn to reply and speak, on behalf of the new students and staff. The warm welcome we have received in our first days and weeks enables us to get on with our time here in a positive, productive and fulfilling manner. It is also heartening to

know we are now part of the Sacred Heart family and part of something bigger than ourselves. The readings, prayers and speeches given all centre around this notion of being part of something larger than yourself, affirming our roles at the College.

New staff 2011Ben Coop Mathematics

Christopher Edey HOD Technology

Fiona Ferens HOD Music

David Gray Science

Inske Kuperus Economics/Commerce

Scott Lawrence Year 7 & 8

Rebecca Teague English Language Learners and Social Studies

Grant van Ansem English

Carolyn Ouwejan Accounts

Ting Xu Director of International Students

New staff back row: Ben Coop, Grant van Ansem, Ting Xu, Scott Lawrence, David Gray. Front row: Carolyn Ouwejan, Fiona Ferens, Rebecca Teague, Inske Kuperus, Chris Edey.

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Moved by tradition

SHC’s Tongan, Kapa Haka and Samoan cultural groups all came home with prizes from this year’s ASB Secondary Schools Polyfest, held in March.

The Tongan group won first place for the Meke and Ma’ulu’ulu categories. The group was particularly proud to win the Ma’ulu’ulu, which features complex hand movements

performed in unison and is said to be the epitome of Tongan dance aesthetics. The group has consistently won first place since 2005.

The Kapahaka group combined with Baradene College and competed in a 28-strong division composed of new combinations and schools. Its performance was fantastic with the highlights being the action song and fearsome

haka. The group was rewarded with one third, five seconds, and one first in Male costume, Female Costume, Action Song, Entry and Haka. This resulted in an overall placing of third.

The Samoan group was also proud to be judged the ‘best behaved’ group at the event.

Allocation of Attendance Dues and Financial ContributionsThe Board of Trustees of Sacred Heart College is responsible for collecting both Attendance Dues and Financial Contributions from parents/caregivers. It does this on its own behalf, on behalf of Sacred Heart College Ltd as Proprietor, the Marist Brothers as owners of the College, the Diocese and the Sacred Heart College Development Foundation.

The allocation of the General Purpose Financial Contribution is determined following consultation and agreement with the Proprietor. For the 2011 calendar year, the General Purpose Financial Contribution has been allocated as follows:

Board of Trustees to supplement the Operations Grant received from the Government for the general operation of the College.

Development Foundation to assist with repayment of bank loans borrowed by the Proprietor for capital works and for future planned capital upgrades of facilities at the College.

Proprietor to assist with the maintenance of the Hostel, the Chapel and other non-integrated parts of the College which are made available for use by all students at the College.

Diocese for work related to the work of the Religious Education Advisers associated with the Special Character programme of the College.

The allocation of the Financial Contributions is reviewed from time to time, and any changes will be communicated to the College community.

The Financial Contributions are tax deductible (33.3%) and a receipt will be issued at the end of the year.

Sacred Heart College Board of Trustees

Polyfest success

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Mr Ting Xu, who joined the International Students Department as International Director at the start of 2011, comes to the College from a position as senior marketing manager for the Academic Colleges Group (ACG).

In his role with ACG, he travelled extensively in North East Asian regions to bring hundreds of International Students to study in New Zealand. Prior to working at ACG, Mr Xu worked in various management positions both in New Zealand and China, after studying at Waikato University as a postgraduate diploma student.

Mr Xu plans to extend SHC’s global networks, with a focus on Vietnam, Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, Korea, Thailand and South America. “There is a great story to tell about this school, and I want more people to know about it so that we

can develop the range of students who attend. The global village grows ever smaller, so the contacts and friendships forged between our local and International Students has the potential to bring them benefits for their lifetime.”

SHC’s previous International Director, Mrs Lynne Gardiner, has a new role of Dean of International Students and Head of the English Language Learners Department.

Taking SHC to the world A truly multi-cultural contributionSacred Heart College continues to gain popularity in the International Student market. In Term 1, the College welcomed 15 new International Students from Fiji, Tonga, France, Thailand, Korea, China and Hong Kong. Five more students start in Term 2, taking the entire International Student body to 45, representing 10 nationalities. This is a truly multi-cultural contribution to the College life. All the new boys have settled well and are working hard toward achieving their goals at the College.

In the past year, two courses have been introduced into the senior school for students who have English as a second language. The English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Programme is for Years 11-13 and provides the support they need to achieve well in their other academic subjects. The focus is on improving academic vocabulary as well as being able to read, understand and write meaningful academic texts. Students are able to gain Level 1-3 ESOL credits in this course.

The other course is a three-year senior Religious Education course for International Students from Years 11-13 who are not from a Catholic or Christian background. The aim is to ensure students have an appreciation of the Catholic, Marist and Champagnat nature of the College and are able to participate with understanding in all areas of the wider school life. The courses include topics such as understanding the Gospel story, the study of social issues, values and decision making and a study of world religions. There is always a focus on language and meaning, and assessment is facilitated through the ESOL Level 2-4 standards.

The International Department is also pleased to have Mrs Cheryl Wrigley providing administrative support for the Department.

Mr Ting Xu, Director – International Students


PerformingArts

Student musicians and singers are busy preparing for various events in the months ahead. Visitors to the College will hear a wide range of musical artists practising everything from rock to reggae, jazz and classical.Many made their debut at the PTA Fair, performing for the crowds from a stage truck on the fields, or in Centennial Square.

New this year is a Saxophone Quartet that is working towards performance of a John Rimmer composition in the Chamber Music NZ national competition in Term 3. The group features Harrison Fookes, William Petit, Nick Contrarus and Uhyoung Choi.

The Senior Band, which won a KBB Music Festival Silver Award in 2010, aims to repeat or better this feat at this year’s festival in August. The Junior Band, Jazz Group, and a Jazz Combo are also underway.

A number of artists plan to compete in the Smokefree Rockquest, including last year’s

‘Best Song’ winner, Massad Barakat-Devine. Massad has been the recipient of two grants from NZ on Air in recent months, which is helping him to record and produce videos.

Sweet Release, a reggae band, also has Rockquest in its sights and is busy performing at gigs in the local community.

The annual Play It Strange concert outside the Aotea Centre, organised by Mike CHUNN (70), featured a number of our musicians. Jack Larsen, Paddy Fox, Tom Collins and Dom CLARKE (10) had the opportunity to play with top Kiwi artists SuperGroove and Anna Mac.

The Choir is bursting with new voices, and with the school having a new singing tutor, Tizane McEvoy, will be looking to further the fine tradition of singing at the College. Tizane is a Master’s graduate from Waikato University who most recently sang the lead role in Benjamin Britain’s opera, ‘The Turn of the Screw’, for the Opera Factory.

This year, a new Treble Choir has started, with the aim of having a four-part harmony Choir when joined with the Senior Choir. It will debut at our Anzac Service.

Musical Notes

A quick word with …Fiona Ferensnew HOD MusicMrs Ferens has joined SHC from King’s College, where she taught Music and led the Chapel Choir.

What’s great about your new role?I love being in a school where Music has such a strong tradition, and is so well appreciated for all its benefits. The number of boys involved in itinerant Music lessons, and singing, grows every year. It’s wonderful. Music plays such an important role here, in helping us to learn and to cope with life’s joys and sorrows.

Do you have a specialty?I am a classical singer. I’ve won a number of aria competitions over the years. After university and teachers’ training college, I became a teacher but also performed as a soloist with choral societies and orchestras in New Zealand and overseas.

What do you think makes a great singer?I wave the banner for ‘safe singing’. Too many of our young men are at risk from losing their voices through poor technique. Aspects such as breathing support, relaxing your tongue – you learn these in classical singing but they are relevant to all genres, and they are really important to the longevity of your voice.

Do you ‘wave the banner’ for anything else?Definitely – our unsung heroes – the sound boys. This year they are Connor Findlay, Jack Bryant and Jay McWilliams. They do an amazing job organising sound for all the events in a wide range of locations around the College.

Can you share with us something you have achieved that is special for you?I instigated the singing of national anthems at sporting events. The first time this happened was in 1994, in Whangarei, at a rugby international between France and New Zealand. I sang the French and New Zealand anthems. Since them I have sung the anthem at boxing events, hockey, netball, badminton, when we won the America’s Cup and for numerous civic occasions.

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Year 7 & 8 ProductionThe Year 7 & 8 Department, with the support of the Senior Band, delighted audiences in April with its performances of ‘In the Footsteps of Marcellin’, directed by Mrs Margaret Graham.

New in the Music classroomsThe Music department eagerly awaits the development of a new Performing Arts Centre for the College. In the meantime, it has made some improvements to its teaching and learning facilities.

New in the classroom are 10 Macintosh computers loaded with the latest music composition software – Sibelius, Garage Band, and in the near future, Logic, as well as GuitarPro.

The technology is awesome, says senior musician Massad Barakat-Devine.

Henry Lynch acted as Marcellin and is shown wearing the canonisation scarf.


2011 1A draw7 May Aorere or Onehunga High home

14 May King’s College away

21 May St Peter’s College home

28 May Kelston away

11 June Tangaroa / Papatoetoe HS home

18 June De La Salle College away

25 June Tamaki College home

2 July St Kentigern away

9 July Mt Albert Grammar away

16 July Auckland Grammar home

2 August Otahuhu away

6 August Top 4 playoffs commence

All matches kick-off at 2.30pm

The annual fixture against Gisborne Boys High School will be played on 30 July, in Gisborne.

The 1st XI football team is now well into its pre-season programme, and the squad is settling into a familiar line up.

The team is still learning to do without its three New Zealand U17 representatives, who are prevented from playing school football until their World Cup campaign is completed. This could mean that Reece Lambert, Oliver Wright and Tim Payne may miss two thirds of the 2011 1st XI season.

The remaining squad has been working hard, mixing early-morning conditioning sessions with after-school training and games. The trialling squad had a run against Kelston, with many of the potential 2nd XI players playing the second half.

A second warm-up game against King’s saw a more ‘first choice’ line up, despite a lengthening injury list preventing three of the current squad being involved. A 6-2 win

will provide much needed confidence as the season approaches, but with tougher opposition to come, the team knows it is going to be a hard first half of the season.

We are aiming for a top four placing after the first round of games in the Auckland Premier League. This will guarantee a good seeding for the Nationals later on in the year, when our NZ

representatives will become available.

The Auckland Secondary Schools draw has conjured up a mouth-watering first round game for the SHC team, entertaining local Catholic school rivals St Peters at home. This fixture will see the Patrick Dunn Trophy put on the line, and Sacred Heart will be very determined to keep hold of the trophy it took off St Peters last season, as well as taking the three points from the game.

Mr Neil Penfold, Assistant Coach/Manager

1st XI footballers working well

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Positive start to the season Winning the Marist Quadrangular, held at Sacred Heart 9-10 April, is another positive step in the pre-season build-up for the 1st XV. The tournament involved SHC, St Patricks Town (Wellington), St Bernards (Wellington), and St Pauls.

SHC scored wins against St Patricks Town (39-0) and St Bernards (46-9) to secure the trophy.

The team’s management proudly used the occasion to welcome a new sponsor to the family, Warden Consulting Ltd, joining previous sponsors Walker Logistics and Panasonic.

Prior to the Quad, the 1st XV had won four out of four pre-season matches against Hastings Boys (53-3), Wesley College (13-10), Rosmini (53-5) and New Plymouth Boys (21-7).

Games against Westlake Boys and St Peter’s

College (Cambridge) are still to come.

“The 2011 1A season is shaping up to be one of much promise. It is clear to see that the competition for squad places is increasing and there is a real desire to achieve and succeed,” says coach Mr Dave Dillon.

The coach has a new assistant this year in Phil Heath and manager is Grant Wilson.

Two players from Marist Brothers School in Suva have joined the team. Aisea Bera (recipient of the Br Michael Scholarship) is a strong midfield back and Viliame Rarasea (recipient of the Sean Fitzpatrick Scholarship) is a versatile lock. Both players come highly recommended from their school and the greater Marist Suva community and have settled into Sacred Heart very well.

Grant Wilson, 1st XV Manager

All White Leo Bartos visited SHC recently, and spoke to members of the Football Sports Institute, as well as the 1st XI. He is pictured with Oliver Wright and Steven Carmichael to his left, and Tim Payne to his right. Oliver and Tim are members of the NZ U17 team.

7 May St Peter’s home

14 May Auckland Grammar away

21 May Saint Kentigern home

28 May Rangitoto home

4 June Kings / Kelston to be confirmed

11 June Mt Albert home

18 June Westlake away

25 June St Peter’s Onehunga

2 July Auckland Grammar home

9 July St Kentigern away

16 July Rangitoto away

6 August Westlake home

13 August Mt Albert away

20 August Kings / Kelston home

Auckland Secondary Schools 1st XI football draw

Aaron Nemani scores against St Patricks Town.

A large number of our athletes progressed through the Greater Auckland Championships to achieve selection for Auckland, and represent the province at the North Island Championships.

Medalists at the Greater Auckland Championships were:GoldBrett Farrell - Junior Boys 200m and Junior Boys 300m. Brett is following in the footsteps of Josh Hawkins and Dalton Coppins, setting times similar to them at the same age.

Dalton Coppins - Intermediate Boys 200m.

Joshua Hawkins - Senior Boys 100m and 110m hurdles.

George Boyhan - Intermediate Boys high jump. With a jump of 1.88m, George broke the school record of 1.84m set by Daniel Hawkins in 2010.

Sebastian Manickum, Hezron Alban, Jack Halpin, Joshua Hawkins - Senior Boys 4x100m relay.

Bailey Stewart, Sheldon Cullen, George

Boyhan, Dalton Coppins - Intermediate Boys 4x100m relay.

SilverDaniel Manickum Pullen - Intermediate Boys triple jump.

Francis Cabriga, Martin White, Sheldon Tovio, Brett Farrell - Junior Boys 4x100m relay.

BronzeBailey Stewart - Intermediate Boys 400m.

Martin White - Junior Boys triple jump.

Sheldon Tovio - Junior Boys discus.

Daniel Manickum Pullen - Intermediate Boys high jump.

At the North Island Championships in early April, Brett Farrell confirmed his gold-medal pedigree in the Junior Boys 100m and 200m. Dalton Coppins also achieved multiple golds, winning the Intermediate Boys 100m, 200m, and the 4x100m relay, as did George Boyhan in winning the Intermediate Boys high jump and the 4x100m relay. Bronze medals were brought home by Daniel Manickum Pullen - for Intermediate Boys high

jump – and Sheldon Tovio - for Junior Boys discus.

Joshua Hawkins confirmed his national dominance – winning gold in Senior Boys 100m and 110m hurdles; silver in the 4x100m relay; and bronze in the 4x400m relay. Josh will travel to France in the middle of the year as a member of the New Zealand team competing in the World Youth Championships.

George Boyhan


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SHC athletes reach new heights

SHC had an awesome experience at the National Secondary Schools Tennis Championships, held in Auckland at the Albany Tennis Park and Forrest Hill Tennis Centre in March. The team came third in New Zealand, performing well above its eighth seeding.

ResultsRound 1 - loss 2-4 v St Peters (No1 seed).

Round 2 - win 5-1 v Hamilton Boys. This was a very strong team performance, and was described on www.tennisnz.com as an “impressive upset victory”.

Round 3 - win 6-0 v Palmerston North Boys High School.

Semi-final - losing draw (one set) 3-3 v Westlake.

Third-/fourth play-off - winning draw (one set) 3-3 v Wellington College.

St Peters Cambridge beat Westlake in the final.

Teacher in charge of tennis Mrs Tracy Purcell says the success is particularly significant, given the team had been playing in the Auckland second division up until November last year. “The team played its way into the top division, and four months later was placed third in New Zealand. It’s an outstanding effort by all the players.”

The Premier tennis team (from left): Jack Heslin, Rhett Purcell, Josh Walden, Joe Collins.

Marist Cricket CarnivalA young and inexperienced team travelled, and though it was a great experience for them to play in such a competitive competition, they did not record a win. Alex Wiltshire and Jacob O’Callaghan had good tournaments and both made the Carnival Team. The tournament was won by Ashgrove. We are looking forward to hosting the tournament at Sacred Heart in December 2011.

50-Over SeasonThe season started off with a keenly contested game against St Peter’s. Fine knocks from Johnny Goosman and Joe Greene - both making 50s - saw SHC reach 215. St Peters was dismissed for 153 with some excellent bowling backed up with tight fielding.

In the next game against Kings College (2010 National Champions), the team was outplayed in all aspects.

The team came back with a win next up against Macleans, surpassing its total of 133 in the 47th over, with four wickets down.

The fourth game of pool play was against Westlake Boys, a side SHC has struggled against in recent years.

This year was no different.

The final game of pool play saw a win against Rosmini, which placed the team in the top six cricket schools in Auckland.

Gillette Cup Knock OutThe first game was against Rosmini College. Sacred Heart batsmen produced their best innings of the season (247), led by Alex Wiltshire who made 133 n/o opening the innings. This helped to secure a victory for the home team.

We then lost to Kings in the quarter final.

Two Day CompetitionProgressing through to the top six schools in Auckland, the team had to step up a level. A loss in the first game, against Westlake, brought the realisation that the team must compete for the entire game and not just periods of it.

The second game was against Kings, which again proved to be unbeatable.

We ended the term with a loss against St Kentigern.

Mr Phil Berrill, Coach

1st XI cricket highlights

Daniel Manickum Pullen

Premier Tennis

The Friends of Sacred Heart College seeks passionate members of the SHC Community who are keen to stay connected with the

College, and help us maintain our programmes.

We take pride in organising a small range of projects that bring us enjoyment, and help to generate funds for the College.

Our key initiatives are:Leavers’ Rings – a precious and lifelong memento of a boy’s time at SHC.Memorabilia – from beanies and scarves, to ties, fine china and glassware. And of course the beloved SHC Bears!Michaelmas Fair – a hugely popular specialist arts and crafts market, held in November.Year 7 & 9 New Parents Evenings – held in association with the Development Foundation.

There are a variety of needs: from sewing, to stocktaking, to helping organise the Michaelmas Fair. There are no set hours, and you can manage your commitment to suit. Come join us!

For further information, contact:Janne Pender 09 524 5450, or email [email protected]


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Rowers celebrate a strong season

Sacred Heart Rowing turned in its finest performance in many years at the national secondary schools’ Maadi Cup rowing regatta held at Lake Karapairo in early April, winning four medals from five A finals.

The U15 eight and the U17 four won silver medals, while the U15 and the U16 eight won bronze. The rowers involved were Bevan

Martinovich, Henry Fitzgerald, Ryan Kelleher, Zane Fookes, Adrian Dowdle (U17 four); Oliver Tattersall, Fergus Meldrum, Christian Kelleher, Hugh Martinovich, Blake Bradley, Jake Elliott, Charlie Lennon, Harrison Fookes, Nic Schuler (U15 eight); Christian Kelleher, Ben Peterson, Saua Leaupepe, Nathan Patea, Guy Wisniewski, Alex Hodge, Theo Duncker, Ethan Jackson, Adrian Dowdle (U16 eight);

Christian Kelleher, Fergus Meldrum, Oliver Tattersall, Harrison Fookes, Nic Schuler (U15 four).

Two SHC rowers, Ryan Kelleher and Liam Kettle, were selected for U18 trials as a result of the weekend’s efforts.

Of particular note was the effort of Christian Kelleher, who won three medals as the stroke of the U16 eight and the U15 four, and as a

member of the U15 eight.

Earlier in the season, the rowers had performed well at the Head of Harbour, winning four A finals, as well as achieving numerous seconds and thirds.

The wins were in the following crews U15 four, U15 eight, U16 eight, U17 four.

Cox Nic Schuler congratulates Christian Kelleher. Nic was on the medal dais twice at Maadi, and Christian three times.

The SHC premier team won the North Island waterpolo title for the first time since 1990.

At time of going to print, the team had reached the final of the Auckland Secondary Schools championships. It met Auckland Grammar, and lost 5-7.

The team is coached by John Ware with assistance from a former premier team stalwart, Kieran HATTIE (07).

Junior teams have also performed well. In Term 1, the Junior A won all of its games, and qualifies for the Auckland Junior Championships, starting in Term 3. The Junior B should also qualify for this league.

The Year 7 & 8 teams commence the East Auckland weekly league in Term 2, with coaching support from Luke MELLOY (10).

Waterpolo highlights

Want to help but not much time?

For most of us the idea of jumping out of bed early morning is something less than a rewarding thought. And as for the idea of clocking up 40 years of pre-dawn starts, well that is something even more difficult to contemplate.

But for Br Terence Costello, his motivation to do so has been simply the personal satisfaction and joy of seeing ordinary boys mature into competitive rowers who know what training, dedication, teamwork and striving for excellence are all about.

His dedication over four decades to coaching young people was recently publically acknowledged with the 2010 SPARC Lifetime Volunteer Coach Award, given for his services to both rowing and netball.

Though grateful for the award, Br Terence says the real thrill is seeing those under his charge use what they learned in training and racing to achieve remarkable personal goals and milestones.

“Rowing is a sport that demands extraordinary discipline and commitment from every crew member.

“There’s something about that commitment, and the fact that a crew is only ever as good as its weakest member, that teaches boys such valuable life skills.”

Another personal satisfaction for Br Terence are the friendships and bonds forged during the rowing season between coaches, parents and boys – something that outweighs the impressive haul of medals his prodigies have won over the past 40 years.

“I still find myself delighted when people I have coached, or coached with, many years ago come up to me at regattas to say hello and I get to hear where their lives have taken them.”

He remembers all the boys and crews he has coached, a small army of raw recruits he helped to shape.

There are also special memories, such as his first-ever crew from 1971, a four that included Martin DUNN (71 - brother of Bishop Dunn) and Andy THOMPSON (71 - Principal of St Joseph’s in Onehunga), and one that was part of the early revival of rowing at Sacred Heart.

Another special crew was the 1976 Novice 8, stroked by Andrew KLAASSEN (76), which won the equivalent of the Novice event in that year’s secondary schools champs in “convincing fashion”.

Br Terence says this season has been one of the best yet at Sacred Heart, with four medals from eight A finals at the recent North Island Secondary Schools Championship, and four

medals from five A finals at the National Secondary Schools Championship.

“Regardless of our achievements, season-to-season, what is now so satisfying is to see rowing firmly established again as a sport here at Sacred Heart and to see it flourishing.

“The commitment and generosity of parents and coaches, and the support of Principal Mr Jim Dale, means that we now have a structure that is working and which will, I hope, see rowing continue to develop as a premier sport at the school.”

For Br Terence, however, life is about a lot more than rowing. He is also an active netball coach and umpire and for the past 10 years he has been heavily involved in administration for the Marist Brothers in the region.

His coaching prowess and ability to bring out the best in young men has served him well in other roles, as Principal of Takuilau College in Tonga, Principal of St Bernard’s College in Lower Hutt, and Principal of St Johns College in Hamilton. He has also served as Director of Religious Education for the Auckland Diocese.

But no matter what duty happens to be calling, his early starts are just part of a full and busy life, with rowing usually on the agenda.


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Oh Brother! – those early starts

Samuel McKenzie was inducted as Head Prefect at the annual Family Mass, held on Sunday, 20 February. His deputy is Brandon Nansen, and the prefect body is Hezron Alban, Massad Barakat-Devine, Uhyoung Choi, Samuel Crawford, Connor Findlay, Zane Fookes, Mark Fullerton, Panashe

Kamhara, Adrian Montagna, Timothy Payne, Jean-March Petit, Benjamin Timu, Edgar Tuinukuafe, Johan Van der Poel.

The Prefect’s badges were bestowed by the Principal, Mr Jim Dale, and the celebrant was Fr Merv Duffy.

2011 Family Mass and Prefect’s Induction

At the bronze medal presentation for the U15 four at the National Secondary Schools Maadi Cup regatta are from left: Harrison Fookes, Oliver Tattersall, Fergus Meldrum, Christian Kelleher, Nic Schuler (cox), with coaches Sean Durkin and Br Terence Costello.

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Bequests or planned giving legacies are increasingly important income streams for schools and universities. They help cement future financial security and give confidence to expand and develop building programmes and keep abreast of technology. Those institutions already benefiting from planned giving legacies are thriving and forward looking.

Sacred Heart College is fortunate to have a community that is committed to the mission

and ideals of the Marist Brothers, as well as having quality staff and leadership to implement that purpose, and the results are plain to see.

Planned giving and bequests are one way to ensure the future is safeguarded. It’s easy, can be made in a variety of ways to reflect your wishes, and can be named or anonymous. Existing wills may simply have a codicil added to include Sacred Heart College. Informing us about bequest intentions allows the College to acknowledge these during the person’s lifetime. You may wish to contact us; all discussion is private and confidential as is all correspondence.

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Sunday, 20 March was another great Sacred Heart College day. The Fair and Walkathon raised a record $110,000 (and still counting). Amazing, wonderful, incredible - a super total to be very proud of. As well as providing funds to support cultural, sporting and extra educational activities, a focus this year is on restoring archival photos in the Assembly Hall and a number of special projects associated with the Marist Brothers who live in the school community.

As important as the financial contribution the Fair makes to the school, far more important is its contribution to furthering community spirit.

Every sector of our community helped with the Fair and was seen at the Fair enjoying the day - Marist Brothers, staff, former staff, pupils, Old Boys, parents, grandparents, friends and families. More than 600 people registered to help on the day and in preparation for the Fair. We thank you all for your hard work and contribution.

The day dawned clear and it was obvious we would be blessed with fine weather. The marquees were in place, the stall managers arrived adding final touches to their stalls, the bouncy entertainment was inflating, Ann was supervising the Quick Fire set up and the smell of a great variety of foods filled the air. We had new stalls this year – Paella, Mussel Fritters and Bagels along with

our traditional stalls.

Meanwhile, Mark Boughtwood was at Mission Bay organising marshalls, boys, some keen members of staff and parents ready for the Walk-a-thon. It was certainly cool and crisp as we assembled for the start. The walk was led by our Principal Mr Jim Dale, one of our younger students, Matthew Hogarth, and our cherished SHC supporter Kelvin Mephan, followed by around 200 walkers.

The Fair started slowly but as the morning developed the crowd grew and by lunch time we had around 5000 enjoying the day.

This year the layout was experimented with – and it looks like these changes will be kept and expanded on next year. A new food court was set up and Centennial Square was incorporated as an expanded cafe venue and second music location. Over the years we have heard our students playing in either rock bands or the orchestra and many commented that the various performances on Sunday were of the highest level and most probably the best variety the Fair has had.

The Fair was summed up by Tom KIELY (41) – grandfather of Tom Kiely in 8MG –and who in the 1970s and 1980s was the maestro behind the hugely successful St Mary’s College fairs of that era: “Look around – the smiling faces, the people chatting, the queues of

people everywhere, the laughter, the music, the colour, the food, everything ... this has to be the most wonderful fair I’ve been to. What a tribute to an amazing community.”

To all involved - our generous sponsors, those who contributed goods, stall managers, helpers, staff, Old Boys, students, the additional help from the Hostel and the support from our Marist Brothers – Thank You. You all combined to make the Fair an enormous success.

Greg Devine, Fair Convenor

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The first trial fours were held on 11 December 1936. Sacred Heart College had two fours in training under Bob SMITH, who was the New Zealand single sculling champion for the five years preceding WWII. The first four-oared race series began in April 1937, and the first inter-school eights race in the country - the Auckland Head of Harbour - was held on 29 November, 1937 between Mt Albert Grammar and Sacred Heart College. Mt Albert won the race, which was staged over three-quarters of a mile adjacent to Tamaki Drive.

New race series developed, giving opportunities for junior oarsmen with the introduction of First Fours, Second Fours and later, Open Fours. These prompted three more schools to join in - Otahuhu College, Takapuna Grammar School and Seddon Memorial Technical College.

When World War II began in 1939, school rowing was firmly established in Auckland. Sacred Heart College won the Head of Harbour that year.

The Maadi Cup was introduced as the pinnacle of schoolboy rowing in 1947. In 1948 Sacred Heart won the cup, with a team composed of M O’Connor (stroke); T Coyne (7); Q Allen (6); G Gore (5); C Bidois (4); G Alexander (3); G Grigg (2); B McNamara (bow) and E Finnegan (cox). The crew received a cap and a miniature of the Maadi Cup, which Michael O’Connor has kept and treasures.

The legacy of Scared Heart’s early years of rowing lives on, and Maadi Cup winning crew members Michael O’Connor (48), Gerard Gore (48) and Fr Graeme Alexander (48 - currently at the Hamilton parish) shared some of their vivid memories with me.

Michael recalls that he “had never rowed previously but the sea fresh air and feeling of freedom appealed” to him. In 1945, he rowed in the four-oar crews and the eight, which had limited success that year. “A fairly new eight crew” was chosen in 1947; the first year of the Maadi Cup. Mt Albert Grammar had beaten Sacred Heart “by a canvas to win the race”. Later that year, Sacred Heart went on to beat Mt Albert by “two lengths in the Auckland Head of Harbour race rowed inside the Westhaven basin”.

For Fr Graeme, rowing provided both a rigorous exercise programme but also a chance to have a breather and take himself away from the stress of everyday life. Coached by Br ‘Butch’ Aloysius and managed by Mr Cess Cairns, the Sacred Heart rowers displayed huge enthusiasm for their sport when preparing for the 1948 Maadi

Cup. This involved training days from Monday to Thursday at Westhaven, with Saturday being a “big training day with long rows across the harbour to Kauri Point” and other North Shore destinations. After-school practices excited the student rowers: Michael recalls that it “was a mad rush straight after school to get to Westhaven. We either ran, biked or doubled up on bikes to get there” as the College was unable to provide a vehicle to take the boys to rowing.

During those early days, ferries regularly crossed the harbour to Devonport and Bayswater. It was the great skills of the coxswain that saved them from “a few near collisions”.

For rowing teams, at least for those that can afford it, the coach is usually situated on a power boat, cruising beside the team’s boat. Sacred Heart College did not have the finance to hire or purchase such a power boat. O’Connor remembers that “our coach had no power boat to follow us during training so Cess Cairns would sometimes cox the crew to train us. Cess was a big man and the gunnels board was abreast of the water when he was on board.” Cairns passed away that same year. Fr Graeme remembers their coach sitting on the cox’s seat and when “all was going good, the boat surging forward”, the coach would say, “I love the feel of the wood in my back.” This memorable comment was whispered again into Fr Graeme’s ear as the team carried their coach’s wooden coffin to the waiting hearse.

Winning the double title in 1948 “quite comfortably” (SHC was leading by a length from Mt Albert and Wanganui Collegiate by two and a half lengths) was incredibly exciting. As Michael wrote: “Sure, a Mt Albert crew member unfortunately ‘caught a crab’ during the race that spoiled their chances of beating us. However, I still believe we would have won and the catching of a crab was brought about by the pressure they were under.”

Rowing successes are not only gauged by what you know and all the strength you strive to pull through to winning, but the possibility of techniques applied, and love of the sport with the right attitude. Says Michael: “Success in rowing only comes about by continued repetitive training. Strength is a requirement but stamina, speed at the ‘catch’ and timing are the essential requirements.”

Compiled by Mrs Marie Yonge,SHC Archivist

From the Archives

Rowing’s early yearsSacred Heart College was one of the first two colleges (Mt Albert Grammar was the other) to begin the Auckland inter-school rowing competition in 1936.

Fred was born in Auckland, the son of Oscar and Teresa Lindstrom and attended Sacred Heart in 1933-34. He was a fine sportsman and after leaving College played rugby for Manukau Seniors.

He became an engineer and enlisted in the NZ Army at the outbreak of war in 1939. He trained at the Papakura Military Camp in the 7th Field Company of NZ Engineers and went overseas in the 2nd Echelon.

He saw service in Greece and Crete, was wounded in 1941 and on discharge transferred to a British Unit, MO4a, volunteering for special duties. After extensive training in sabotage, he was parachuted into Serbia and was killed in a skirmish with the Bulgarians. He is buried in the Belgrade War Cemetery.

Posthumously, Fred was awarded the ‘Gold Medal Star of Karageorge with Swords’, which was the then Yugoslavia’s highest award. A citation accompanied this award and reads “For his heroic conduct and bravery on the field of battle”. This was presented 17 years after Fred’s death to his mother and sister by ex King Peter during a visit to New Zealand.

Rest In Peace Fred.

A young man who showed courage in the face of danger and gave his life for freedom.

Mrs Margaret Graham

Sergeant Fred Joseph LindstromDied 4 June, 1943, aged 26 years

Buried in the Belgrade War Cemetery

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James KING (05) had his first game for the Auckland Blues against the Cheetahs. Kevin O’NEILL (98) and Tom CHAMBERLAIN (05) are playing for the Melbourne Rebels. Kurtis HAIU (00) is back with the Blues.

Kieran CROWLEY (78) is coach of Canada in the RWC 2011. Finau MAKA (95) is coach of Tonga.

Liam BOWDEN (00) has a company in Auckland called Deadly Ponies, which manufactures leather goods and hand bags. Liam is the brother of Dominic (94) who lives in California and keeps us up to date on TV with Hollywood gossip.

Dr Joseph HARROP (94) - after leaving his senior lectureship at Falmouth University in Britain, Joseph has joined the Otara Music Arts Centre to lead a youth orchestra programme and expose children to the fun of music. Older brother Steve HARROP (84) recently featured with his upmarket winery in Otago in the ‘NZ Home and Garden’ magazine.

Fr Philip HARDFORTH (64) is Rector of Holy Cross Seminary and administrator of Herne Bay and Ponsonby parishes. Fr Vince SMITH (46) is parish priest of North Invercargill.

William WARD (02) graduated in 2009 with a Communications degree from Kentucky University, where he had been on a tennis scholarship. After coaching at Saviano’s Tennis Academy in Florida, he returned to New Zealand in 2010 as he was unable to extend his athlete’s visa. He now works for IMG and is involved in the Rugby World Cup, in which IMG has responsibility for sponsorship at the stadia. His American girlfriend, whom he met at Kentucky, joined him last October in Auckland. He is enjoying leading a “normal life” after living overseas and playing tennis since he left SHC.

Matt GOODIN (1994) has returned to Auckland and is now Key Account

Manager for Panasonic NZ.

Garry PYE (1968) has a mortgage broking business in Ponsonby.

Andrew WALLACE (91) is living up at Pahi, by Maungatoroto, is a member of the local Fire Brigade, and enjoys fixing engines.

Alex DALE (94) is in Auckland working as a builder. A keen snowboarder, usually migrates south in winter.

Chris DUNN (68) is selling real estate with Harcourts Ponsonby, and can be heard peddling his properties on 1ZB.

Adrian CATRAN (62) - “the last person to let you down” - is the owner of Twentymans Undertakers in Thames. Adrian is having a spell from local politics, after many years on the Council.

Mike HAYES (62) is doing great work in Paeroa looking after the mentally disabled. Mike is a keen golfer and is looking forward to the Br Maurice Cup.

Brian BARTRAM (53) lives in Wellington and runs a marketing company with his wife, Robyn. Brian is a very loyal supporter of all things to do with the SHCOBA and College.

Tony WATERS (45) is a Past President, Past Secretary and current Historian of SHCOBA. Tony has suffered poor health over the past few years, but is always enquiring about the Old Boys, and records what they are up to around the world. Tony is a keen follower of 1st XV results. Thank you and best wishes from all of us Tony. Tony was recently at the College

with his daughter, Natalie, and Br Anthony captured the occasion.

James WONG (03) earned a Bachelor of Engineering (Mechatronics) with First Class Hons at Auckland University. A period of working with various smaller robotics companies and larger manufacturers like Fisher & Paykel Appliances ensued. A transition from technical engineering to business, saw him joining the Boston Consulting Group where he has worked as a consultant in Auckland, Sydney, Melbourne, and latterly in Chicago. Later this year he will head to California for two years to study for an MBA at the Stanford Graduate School of Business.

Hall Family’s Old Boy and current student connections:

Jack O’BRIEN (39) lawyer. His sons Gregory (78), a poet and artist, and Brendan (76), a curator.

Dr Frank HALL (41) (RIP) doctor and surgeon. HIs sons John (71), a farm adviser, and Peter (73), a lawyer,

Leo O’BRIEN (47) chemist. Joe HALL (51) lawyer. His sons Joseph Jnr (76), CEO BMW Finance, Malaysia, and Steve (Head Boy 78), pilates and yoga teacher in Bali. His grandson, Joshua CROWTHER (02) house decorator.

Frank HALL (55) (Br Marcel) currently at SHC Crossfield Rd.

Peter HALL (57) chemist. His sons Sam (81) geologist, James (84), dental specialist, and Eddie (86) conservation contractor.

Maurice HALL (46) (ex Br Louis). His sons Michael (85) RIP and Dr Francis (79) specialist surgeon in Detroit.

Shaun CONNOLLY (78). His son Matthew currently in Year 8. Patrick Connolly (84), brother of Shaun.

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Companion of the NZ Order of Merit:

Peter BUSH, QSM CNZM, of Wellington. For services to photography.

Peter is a New Zealand photographer and photojournalist, best known as the country’s leading sports photographer. He has also served as a war correspondent, and is the long-serving vice president of the National Press Club.

Bush’s sports journalism career began in 1949, when he photographed his first rugby union test match for the New Zealand Herald. Since then he has photographed most All Black matches in a career that has spanned over 60 years. A major exhibition of his career of rugby

photographs, ‘Hard on their heels’, toured 13 centres around New Zealand.

Member of the NZ Order of Merit:

Maurice GIANOTTI, For services to education and the community. As a resident of Taupo, Maurice has served on the Citizen’s Advice Bureau, the Health Consumer Trust, and the Acacia Bay Residents Association. He worked in education for 41 years, and was the chief executive of the Picot Taskforce, which established the Ministry of Education, the Education Review Office and the NZ Qualifications Authority, and gave power to individual school boards.

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Recent deaths of Old BoysMaurice Wyllie HUNT LLB (43) d 19 March 2011 at Auckland Hospital, aged 83. A bright scholar at SHC, he gained a credit pass in University Scholarship, qualified in law, and worked as a lawyer. Buried after a Requiem Mass at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church, Epsom.

Len Joseph MARTELETTI (51) d 28 February 2011, aged 75. He had been a farmer in Cambridge. Eulogy by Graeme DENNETT: Len was a boarder and farmed at Kaharoa out of Rotorua over a very long period, before retiring to Rotorua. He also attended and supported St Michaels Church, Rotorua and, particularly when he was younger, supported the Bay of Plenty and subsequently Rotorua SHC reunions. He is survived by his wife Delphine, daughter Sarah and sons Mark and Brett.

Ron Gordon MAIN (52) d 1 October 2010. He had been a businessman in Rotorua. Graeme DENNETT also provides this eulogy: Ron, whose parents farmed at Tirau, was a boarder. He did claim at one time that he was expelled but it was simply suggested to him by Br Leonard that rugby and rowing, his only real interests at SHC, were not subjects for UE and he might be better employed on the farm. After he married, he left the farm in the hands of a sharemilker and moved to Rotorua, developing and building home units. He subsequently built and operated substantial resthomes, which included hospitals and retirement village complexes at Rotorua (Cantabria and Fergusson), Te Puke Country Lodge and at Matamata (there converting the Matamata maternity home where he was born). He also built and owned the Rydges Rotorua Hotel and Peppers on the Point, a lodge on the lake at Kawaha Point. Ron is survived by his wife, Jamie, two boys and two girls who continue conducting the resthome complexes.

John Louis MORONEY (46) d in Tauranga, aged 79, where he was living. Originally from Matamata. He had a career in the Army. Brother of Denis (46) and Peter (48) and grandson of John (20) a champion athlete, cousin of Bishop Browne. Buried from the Church of the Holy Angels, Matamata.

Patrick John HANNA (56) d 10 June 2010, in Auckland, aged 70. Originally from Pukekohe, an accountant who had worked for Bob Kriletich. Buried after a Requiem Mass at St Therese Church, Three Kings.

John Ross MCCULLOUGH (38) 1st XV, captain 1st XI, d 14 June 2010, after a long stay in hospital at Waitakere. WW11 Lieutenant. John was a Member of the Auckland Rugby Union and Marist Delegate for more than 20 years. Buried after a Requiem Mass at the Church of St John Vianney, Hillsborough.

John Desmond O’BRIEN (45) d in Auckland Hospital on 4 March 2011 from a severe stroke, aged 80. A professional accountant, Des had worked for textile firms in his early years, before starting his own business in Henderson. In his later years, he was an accountant and financial manager for a school in Mangere and for many church and charitable societies. He served a term as President of the SHCOBA 1965-66 and had been its auditor for several years. He also served on the committee of the Auckiand Knights of the Southern Cross. Originally from Ponsonby, he had lived in Papatoetoe and Mt Albert during his married life. A packed Church at Mt Albert was the scene of his Requiem Mass.

Brian Sylvester PRATT (48) d 2 February 2011 at his home on the North Shore where he had lived all his life. A prefect at SHC, he was a member of the champion 1948 1st XV. Buried after a Reqieum Mass at St Mary’s Northcote.

Michael BRADLEY (66) d 3 April 2011, suddenly. 1st XV 1966, and part timer in the Champion 1965 team. Mike had been involved in the finance industry for many years. His service was held at the SHC Chapel.

Nicholas McNAMARA (94) d 3 April 2011 after a battle with cancer. Grandson of the late Dr Kevin McNAMARA (31) and son of the late Brian McNAMARA (62). Nic was an electrician and is survived by his wife Kath (nee Mills) and sons Joshua and Patrick. The Requiem was held at St Patrick’s Pukekohe.

Barry Peter VALVOI (42) d 7 April 2011, aged 84, at Bucklands Beach where he had a chemist shop most of his life. Had always kept in contact with SHC. Buried after a Requiem Mass at Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, Howick.

Maurice McHugh: In MemoriamBorn in 1917, Maurice died on 25 September 2010. His extraordinary life spanned more than nine decades. He was a man of action and prayer, a man who placed a value on people: his family and involvement with the community.

He attended SHC from 1931-1934. He often commented on the excellence of the Brothers’ teaching and the wonderful, lifelong friendships he made at the College. He was a fine scholar and champion athlete: boxing, shotput and discus; as well he was in the rugby 1st XV for three years.

A book could be written about Morrie’s life; so full and rich it was in its diversity and contribution to many walks of life. He was the NZ Amateur Heavyweight Boxing Champion and an All Black. In WW11 he joined the NZ Army Medical Corps and took part in the battle for Crete and the battle of El Alamein.

His life centred around Hamilton where, in 1946, he married Sylvie McLaughlin and they had four daughters. Morrie received the Papal Medal Benemerenti from the Bishop for his religious and charitable work.

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A host of celebrities gathered to celebrate with Gerald RYAN (49). He would describe it rather as family and friends. For indeed that is what has been supreme in Gerald’s life and along the way he has gathered a large circle of friends from many walks of life. The gathering said alot about Gerald’s character and is testament to his personality and his inclusiveness.

Born on the West Coast, Gerald and twin brother Kevin were two of eight children produced by Tim and Gladys. The family move north during the Depression. From Hamilton, the boys were sent to Monte Cecelia and then to Sacred Heart in 1943. Gerald and Kevin excelled in all spheres; Gerald was SHC Marathon Champion for two years and represented the school at athletics. Rugby was the favoured game, and Gerald also focused on academics, leaving with School Certificate and his Matric.

Over the course of 80 years, Gerald has gained three degrees and joined eventually with Kevin in a law practice, having to learn Latin to do so. Opposing counsel in a courtroom must have quailed at the sight of the approaching Ryan brothers.

They were a family who possessed strong opinions on a range of issues, and politics was no exception. When Kevin stood against Robert Muldoon in the Tamaki electorate, Muldoon complained “Kevin Ryan is guilty of duplicity - he has four identical brothers competing against me”.

A man of boundless energy, Gerald was a lecturer of Law at Auckland University and examiner for the NZ Business Institute along with other professional responsibilities.

He has diverse interests - from greyhound racing to rugby league. He represented New Zealand on the International Rugby League Council, and on his retirement the ‘Sydney Morning Herald’ quoted Gerald: “ I could get a 109 year-old, blind, one legged woman from the bottom of the West Coast of New Zealand, who could referee better than the Australian referees.”

Governor-General Sir Anand SATYANAND paid tribute to Gerald for the many challenges he has faced and the honesty and humour that he has shown throughout a long and stellar career. The letters received paid tribute

to Gerald’s integrity of character, his sense of friendship and loyalty. Peter WILLIAMS (34) QC quipped: “Well the Bostonians have the Irish Kennedys but we Aucklanders have the Ryans -and all the better for it.”

He has been a man of real fortune, enjoying the love and companionship of Agi, his children, grand-children and the wider family. Present were so many and all were thanked by Gerald in a very sincere manner. Mrs Kitty O’Brien showed young Gerald that he still has a fair few years to catch up to her 99 years.

Gerald paid tribute to the Marist Brothers, many of whom were present, and his admiration and

involvement for his ‘Alma Mater’ is evident in his continued close

association. A mingling of his many family and friends caused the stories to flow accompanied by a vino or two.

May God continue to bless you and your family Gerald.

And as you had to learn Latin: ‘Ad Multos Annos.’

Mrs Margaret Graham

An octogenarian celebrates

Gerald Ryan and one of his special guests, the Governor-General Sir Ananad Satyanand.

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