Confortare July 2011 - Sacred Heart College Auckland
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Confortare July 2011 - Sacred Heart College Auckland
CONFORTARE July 2011 www.sacredheart.school.nz Sacred Heart College 1st XV makes history with Moascar Cup win page 9 Introducing - the Champagnat Award - page 3 Speech competitors best in NZ – page 7 Auckland On the cover 1st XV makes history with Moascar Cup win Highlights.... 04 10 11 14 Cathedral Mass Awesome in every way Marist Cricket Carnival Excitement builds for this year’s carnival at SHC In Profile Br Albert, a much loved member of the Marist Brothers community Old Boys News Featuring Ivan MERCEP, architectural adviser for the new Performing Arts Centre Thank you to our advertisers. Please support: APS Ltd Des Trigg Tax Consultants Fuji Xerox Initial Hygiene Jasmax Robert Burnes & Associates Spacific Yearbooks Editorial enquiries Leanne Gibson ph 021 610 071 [email protected] From the Principal A term when history was created Greetings to Marist Brothers, Parents, Students, Old Boys and Friends of Sacred Heart College. What historic and memorable achievements we have celebrated over Term 2, 2011. Advertising enquiries and database changes Lyn Luxton [email protected] ph 0-9-529 3743 History has been created by our 1st XV in winning the Moascar Cup – the Ranfurly Shield of secondary school rugby - and the wholeschool celebration of St Marcellin Champagnat Feast Day at St Patrick’s Cathedral on Friday, 3 June was both emotional and significant. Photographer Br Anthony Walker Both these events have given our community the opportunity to celebrate and acknowledge once again the Special Character dimension that thrives at the College. Indeed, I have received more comments about these two events than any other during my tenure as Principal since 2007. Designer Damian Walsh Printer Spacific Yearbooks Published by Sacred Heart College 250 West Tamaki Road Glendowie 1071, Auckland Ph 0-9-529 3660 Fax 0-9-529 3661 www.sacredheart.school.nz Page 2 | Confortare July 2011 Marist Brothers, Old Boys (worldwide), students and friends of SHC have been in touch to offer resounding congratulations to our staff and students and to the 1st XV for winning the Moascar Cup for the first time in the College’s long and proud history. To the SHC Community, I say thank you but always remember that such sporting successes will come to an end eventually. However, as much as success can be fleeting – class is permanent! Enjoy such moments while we have them. Parents - a final mention to you on matters academic. The mid-year reports are now with you. Please discuss fully with your son(s) the very clear feedback which my staff have recorded in these reports. Your sons now have the opportunity to create improvements as we approach the academic-business end of the year. The Rugby World Cup has truncated the senior academic year into three, not four, terms. It is now vital that our senior students study and revise for what will be the final 12 weeks of school prior to the NCEA examinations in November. In 2011, more than any other year, time is of the essence. To all those involved in special achievements throughout the past months, please know that you have made our SHC family very proud and your Principal even more proud. St Marcellin is smiling down on us all as we carry out his mission this year ‘In the Way of Mary’. Confortare Esto Vir Onwards and Upwards Mr Jim Dale, Principal SchoolNews The Champagnat Award: 2003 was a momentous year for Sacred Heart College. It was our Centenary Year, and there were many celebratory events organised by many people, including the special centenary weekend, sports events, a concert, and a book launch. For me, working on the production of that book, Confortare, written by Tony Waters and telling the history of the College, brought home the fact that over the years many people, Marist Brothers and lay, had worked way beyond the call of duty in serving the College in a spirit of love. There are many lay people who have provided support to the Marist Brothers in differing aspects of College life - assisting with musicals, coaching sports, establishing the Parent and Teachers Association, planning and fundraising for the first Chapel and then later its rebuild, establishing the Development Foundation, and so on. All have given their time and talents to further the education of the young men attending Sacred Heart College. Soon after the centenary, the Board of Trustees decided this service needed to be recognised. And so the idea was born to establish a special award that would ‘acknowledge the outstanding love and service of a person who has or has had a long association with Sacred Heart College and who exemplifies the Marist spirit’. The Marist Brothers agreed to the naming of the award as the Champagnat Award. Smooth start to National Standards In 2010, the Ministry of Education introduced National Standards for primary school year groups. The aim is to identify a student’s achievement level, develop a plan to improve performance, and identify the next steps that need to be undertaken to achieve further improvement, including home support to what is happening at school. At SHC, Year 7 & 8 Department staff members Mrs Carol Young and Mr Raj Dullabh were given responsibility to lead the implementation programme for National Standards. Now into its second year, the programme is clearly having an impact on improved literacy and numeracy. From mid-year to end-year, results in 2010 were extremely positive, Mrs Young says. For Writing, 78 students were achieving Below the Standard at mid-year. This had reduced to 24 by the end of the year. Correspondingly, excellent gains were made from mid-year to end-year with students achieving At the Standard (49 to 70) and Above the Standard (21 to 54). The benchmark used in Writing is the “asTTle” programme, which is a Ministry of Education initiative undertaken to raise writing standards. “We use it to establish a base line for each student and then set about the explicit teaching of writing, with the focus on persuasive writing, to raise the level of each boy’s writing,” Mrs Young says. There were also significant improvements in students’ numerical skills. From midyear to end year, the number of students achieving Below the Standard reduced from 47 to 21; while those achieving Above the Standard rose from 35 to 64. In Reading, the gains were not as evident, Mrs Young says. However, further analysis revealed the benchmark against which the students’ ability was measured had been moved. The level of difficulty on the end of year unseen text was at a higher reading age meaning the two tests, mid-year and end of year, were not comparable and therefore any comparison between the two standards was invalid. To implement the standards, the Year 7 & 8 Department made some key changes to its structure. This included an additional teacher to both Year 7 & Year 8, to keep class sizes at manageable levels. It also integrated specialist Mathematics teaching resources, which contributed to excellent gains for the middle cohort of students. Mrs Young and Mr Dullabh conclude the existing rigour of the teaching and learning programmes at Sacred Heart has ensured the smooth implementation of the National Standards for literacy and numeracy. No1 in New Zealand The award name ‘Champagnat’ is so appropriate as we look at the life of St Marcellin Champagnat, a man who provided loving service and leadership, inspirational energy and perseverance in overcoming challenges to found the order of Marist Brothers. Their purpose was - through Christian education to make Jesus known and loved to the young, especially the poorest. That is still the challenge now being met by Marist Brothers and lay people in partnership. It was envisaged that the award would be a prestigious one that would be given from time to time, usually to someone who had retired from active involvement with the College. In exceptional circumstances it would be awarded posthumously. In 2011, the award is to become a reality. We invite members of the Sacred Heart College community to nominate a person who you believe has made an outstanding contribution to the College over a long period of time, acting with love, humility, loyalty and pride, diligently, with consideration for others in the way of Mary. Please refer to the advertisement on Page 5 for further details. No1 in New Zealand: James Phemister with the GovernorGeneral, Sir Anand SATYANAND, at a special presentation at Government House for the country’s top scholars. James achieved an Outstanding Scholarship and was first in New Zealand in Biology in the 2010 NCEA examinations. Janne Pender, former chair, SHC Board of Trustees Confortare July 2011 | Page 3 SpecialCharacter Memorial Mass We remember all those who died not only in the service of our country but all Old Boys and those from the wider community of Sacred Heart College. Our annual Memorial Mass on Sunday, 8 May, was well attended by many Old Boys and other members of the SHC community. Always a poignant occasion, we were especially blessed to have Mrs Kitty O’Brien present, who had celebrated her 99th birthday. Her husband was Major Desmond O’BRIEN who was a medical doctor and was killed while serving in Egypt. Mrs O’Brien has been a faithful attendee at this Memorial Mass for many years. She was presented with a bouquet of flowers by Finn Lawson. Bishop Robin Leamy celebrated the Mass, assisted by Fathers Jack Ward, Neil Darragh and Stephen Berecz. Morrie McHUGH was remembered and Kelsen BUTLER spoke eloquently about his life. Added to his many achievements in sport, Morrie placed great value on his Catholic faith and represented at this Mass was a large McHugh clan. The Memorial wreath was carried up by his two daughters. In many ways, Morrie represented everything that was good and sacred about life and exemplified our motto ‘Confortare Esto Vir’. Each branch of the Defence Forces was represented, and we were pleased to see a number of our younger Old Boys in attendance. The number grows every year. Mrs Margaret Graham ‘My Memorial Mass’ Jack McHugh: I was privileged to play a role in our historic Memorial Mass. This wasn’t just any Sunday for our family. My Great Grandfather, Maurice McHUGH, had recently died. Kelsen Butler gave a very touching and interesting account on Maurice’s life, and I learned so much about him as a man. The Mass was very inspiring and I know I wasn’t the only person there wanting to come back for next year’s Mass. I felt proud of my family and proud of our College’s achievements. Finn Lawson: I was chosen to present the flowers to Mrs O’Brien. Her husband had helped many soldiers in the War. Mrs O’Brien has come to the Mass for many years and is 99 years old. I admire her courage and her faithfulness. Tom Durkin: I was very impressed by the DVD that was shown of the soldiers who died in the First and Second World Wars. It was very emotional to watch the laying of the Anzac wreath, and to watch the students who did the Haka while they were lowering the flags to half mast. The Cathedral Mass: awesome in every way On 23 June, the entire student and staff body was transported by a fleet of 21 buses to St Patrick’s Cathedral. The event was executed precisely with Mr Pepping in charge and described aptly by Mr Dale as a re-enactment of the Normandy Landings. Visiting the Mother Church of our Diocese has now become a bi-annual event - this year to celebrate the feast of St Marcellin Champagnat. The Mass was led by Bishop Pat DUNN, a proud Old Boy; also in attendance were 11 proud Old Boy Priests and those who have associated themselves closely with the school, Marist Brothers, and Old Boys. After the Procession of Bishops and Priests, Sam Jacob O’Callaghan was powerful in song. Mr Dale addressed the congregation, and on behalf of the College presented all the clergy with a small gift as a token of the high esteem in which they are held. McKenzie (Head Boy) welcomed all present to such an auspicious occasion. Br David McDonald fms and Leo DAVIS (SHCOBA) gave the readings, and Page 4 | Confortare July 2011 | www.sacredheart.school.nz It was a fantastic and memorable day. Special thanks to Mr Pepping and the staff for transport management, Mr Michael O’Donnell for his planning, Mr Paul Keestra on the organ, Mr Terence Maskell, Choir Master, and the Choir for its wonderful renditions at the Preparation of the Gifts and Communion, Mrs Fiona Ferrens for her energy and work with the musicians, the College musicians themselves and the sound technicians. Introducing The Champagnat Award Sacred Heart College proudly launches The Champagnat Award, and invites nominations for the inaugural recipient. The Champagnat Award is the College’s highest honour. founded the Marist Brothers, and those blessed men who followed It recognises a person who has given him and maintained his faith and traditions. outstanding service over a long period: a Faith is a shared responsibility. person who has been guided by the pillars The recipient of the Champagnat Award of Sacred Heart College, acting with humility, is a person who has supported and loyalty and pride, working diligently, with complemented the Marist Brothers in the consideration for others, and all in the achievement of the Marist character. way of Mary. The award name “Champagnat” also describes a person who has given lovingly as St Marcellin Champagnat did, with an inspirational energy to overcome challenges, and contribute to the vision. The name is a reminder to the recipients and all in our Nominations close on Friday, 19 August 2011 Nomination forms are available for downloading from the College website: www.sacredheart.school.nz Or contact the College Office: Ph 09 529 3660. community of the man who Confortare July 2011 | Page 5 TheArts Francis Selui during the Legends-winning performance by Sweet Release. Musical Notes Jacob O’Callaghan, accompanied by Mr Mick O’Donnell, at the Cathedral Mass. Rockquest Sacred Heart College has eight entries in Rockquest – six bands and two singer-songwriters. At time of going to print, seven had performed, and The Black Jacks and Massad made ‘call-backs’ as some of the eight finalists for their heats. Black Jacks was unplaced but Massad won his heat. Sleepwalker is a heavy-metal group made up of Year 12 students Andrew Morris, Patrick Paterson, Max Kingham, Jacob Engles and Joshua Gordon. It won the ‘People’s Choice’ finalist position in its heat, and was unfortunate not to be placed in a play-off. The next stage is when all those entrants placed first, second and third in the finals for their heats submit a DVD recording to national judges. From this, national finalists are chosen. Massad was a national finalist in 2010, and won the award for ‘Best Song’. Since winning this award, Massad’s musical career has gone from strength to strength. He has been busy recording, and produced a new video already this year. Legends A fantastic Legends was held on 1 July. Judges were Br John, Miss Larissa Embleton and guest celebrity Scott Pearson, the drummer from Elemeno P. All agreed the standard of musicianship was high, and great diversity was shown – from piano playing to dancing, singing and DJing. All year levels were well represented. Adam HYNES (08) and Kyle WRIGHT (08), who are DJs for UP FM Radio Auckland, MC’d the Ben Timu Page 6 | Confortare July 2011 event in a fabulously witty manner and made sure that Legends was both interesting, funny and flowed. This was aided by smooth backstage operations and successful sound checks in the morning. Special thanks to the Year 13 student organisers, and the sound and lighting technicians for all their hard work. First prize: The close harmony reggae group Sweet Release, singing its own song, ‘Honey Sweet’. Sweet Release is made up of Ipu Laga’aia, Daniel Patea, Francis Seui, Brendan Wallace, Soane Moataane and Michael Falesiu (in Years 11-13). Second prize: Wicked Pow Wow, made up of Nick Davies, Byron Terris and Declan Morrison (all in Year 13). The Choir The Senior and Treble Choirs sang two beautiful pieces for the Cathedral Mass on 3 June, including A Prayer for St Richard of Chichester, by New Zealand composer Richard Madden. They are working on new pieces for the Showcase Concert in Term 3. Walter Kirby The 75th Walter Kirby Competition is on Saturday, 21 August. The junior competitions will take place from 10am to 1pm, while the Year 9-13 events will take place from 6pm-9pm. Parents and friends are welcome Third prize: Jack Collins, a Year 8 student who sang and played guitar. 2011 Pat Hanly Student Membership Awards Year 13 Painting student Ben Timu is one of a select few artists who has been recognised in the 2011 Pat Hanly Student Membership Awards. The awards are offered through the Friends of the Auckland Art Gallery and are made to students who demonstrate outstanding Mark Fullerton plays at the Memorial Mass commitment and passion for the visual arts and community awareness. This year, 45 students from 38 Auckland secondary schools, were nominated for an award. Ben was presented with his award by Gil Hanly, wife of the late Pat Hanly. He received the additional honour of being invited to participate in the opening ceremony for the Auckland Art Gallery in September. His Art teacher, Ms Erin McWilliams, says Ben and his fellow award recipients will be the first people to enter the new gallery, representing the future of New Zealand art. SchoolNews Speech competitors among the nation’s best The Public Speaking programme at SHC is producing some outstanding talents who are achieving at the highest levels nationally. The successes so far this year include: 1. First in the national Race Unity Speech Competition (Lepau Feau). 2. First in the Pompallier Shield Competition. 3. First in the national United Nations Public Speaking Competition (Byron Terris). Teacher in charge, Mrs Anne Renwick, is justifiably proud of all the students involved. Bahai Community and aims to promote racial unity. In its 11-year history, Lepau Feau is only the third male winner of the Race Unity Shield. More than 70 schools from Invercargill to Auckland participated this year, addressing the topic of Racial Harmony. Daniel won the Auckland competition, and Lepau was in the top four. Both gained places in the national final, held in Wellington in April. Both boys were articulate, informative and gave stunning presentations, according to Mrs Renwick, but Lepau had the edge on finals night. Race Unity Shield United Nations Speech Competition Three SHC students competed in this contest – Lepau Feau, Daniel Mahoney and Michael Durkin. The contest is an initiative of the Jake Flashman and Byron Terris entered the Auckland section of the United Nations Speech Competition, where they had to discuss the Mrs Anne Renwick with Lepau Feau, Byron Terris and Daniel Mahoney Millennium goals for the UN and what youth could contribute to the success of these goals. Byron came first in the Auckland region and gained a place at the national final in Wellington, where his success continued. Winning the national event, Byron joins 10 other delegates from New Zealand at the Pacifica United Nations Youth Conference in Adelaide in mid July. The six-day conference involves debates and discussions on world issues, and follows a mini United Nations format. Bryon will speak “on behalf of” the Palestinian Liberation Organisation at the conference. Pompallier Shield The Pompallier Shield is an annual public speaking competition that tests the oratory skills of students throughout the Auckland Catholic Dioceses. The competition is structured into Junior and Senior sections and tests ability with liturgical readings in prepared and sight-reading exercises. The scripture readers were prepared by Mrs Margaret Ward and came second in both Senior (Daniel Mahoney) and Junior (Fionn Tuapola) sections. The public speakers came third in both Senior (Lepau Feau) and Junior (James McDonnell) sections. Both boys spoke about the school motto and its relevancy in their lives. They were prepared by Mrs Anne Renwick. As a result of their individual achievements, Sacred Heart College won the Pompallier Shield. Mrs Renwick says the skill level of the participants is of a high standard, and it is a great achievement to win this competition – for the third consecutive year. Confortare July 2011 | Page 7 CollegeSports Football: strengths in numbers This season SHC has fielded 16 teams across Years 9 to 13. Midway through the season, there have been some superb results. At the Year 9 (13th grade) level, the 13A team coached by Scott Lawrence and assisted by Terry Torrens, successfully made it through grading to land in the A1 championship draw. To date it has recorded three wins and a narrow loss. Our two other teams in the grade, B1 and B3, currently are placed second equal in the East competition. Our top Year 10 14th grade team, coached by Trevor Gaffney, just missed out on the A1 championship grade and is currently third in the A2 division. There has been some impressive football from the 14B1 team, which is placed second equal in the 14B East competition. A huge number of games have been cancelled because of poor field conditions, thanks to the rain. This has hampered the efforts of the 15A side to get its championship draw underway. It has three games to make up against Auckland Grammar, Mt Albert Grammar and Massey. For the first year in recent memory, SHC has featured four Senior teams in addition to the 1st XI and 2nd XI. The Senior C1, a Year 13 side, is unbeaten since grading and is second on the table due to a 1-1 draw with Elim. The 2nd XI has struggled with form, but with effort and hard work this can be turned around. Mr Nick Fitness, Teacher in Charge 1st XI As the second round of the Auckland Secondary Schools Premier League begins, Sacred Heart’s 1st XI is in fourth place, nine points adrift from league leader Mt Albert Grammar. In what is a very tight and competitive league this year, it seems as though any team is able to take points off of another on any given day. Although Mt Albert and Auckland Grammar have broken away from the other teams, it is Stephen Carmichael, who scored a hat-trick for New Zealand in the U17 World Cup in Mexico, in action against Rangitoto still unclear which team will be champion come the end of the season. The 1st XI’s chief aim for the first half of the season was to ensure a top four placing, which would mean a top-eight place for the national tournament – to be held in Napier in Term 3. Although we have achieved this, and still remain in the Knockout Cup, there is some disappointment that the team has accumulated three draws and managed to take just the one point from the two away games at Westlake and Kelston. Payne has also been a problem, and with some tough games to come, Coach Mr Danny Hay will be asking his players to be more assertive and composed in front of goal. Making sure that opportunities are taken, keeping concentration and discipline at the back, and not gifting the opposition goals, will determine where the team finishes up at the end of the season. Our two good wins over St Peter’s this season have ensured that we have retained the Patrick Dunn Cup for the time being. A lack of goals from outside Stephen Carmichael and Tim Cyclists tracking well The Sacred Heart College cycling squad has 21 boys enrolled this season, and a new coach to guide them - Herke Beukens, who is a time trial specialist. After four rounds of the Waterfront Team Time Trials, results are promising. The Senior A team placed seventh in the most recent time trial, and is coming ninth overall. Its times have improved each race. Senior A riders Jonathan Laycock, Joshua Hunter and Keegan Gilder also competed in the Junior Tours this year with good results, and Joshua was selected for the New Zealand development squad. The Senior B team is riding well, and achieving consistent results. The Junior A is a new combination this season, and is managing to stay near the top 10 of its section. The Junior B and Junior C teams are a mix of Year 7, 8 and 9 riders, and are also riding well. The first of the season’s big events, the North Island School Champs, took place in early July. The best results were recorded by Joshua Hunter, who came fourth in the U17 section; Jonathan Laycock, who was fifth and first Aucklander in the U20 section; while Mateus MacKenzie placed 11th in the U15 boys. The next event is the Mt Wellington National Individual Championships, taking place 2628 August. Page 8 | Confortare July 2011 | www.sacredheart.school.nz Senior A in action at the North Island Cycling Champs. Mr Neil Penfold CollegeSports An inspirational season so far Just past the halfway mark of the rugby season and the 1st XV has already achieved a number of significant milestones. From winning the Marist Quadrangular, the team has added the Fitzpatrick-Kirkpatrick Cup (23-3 vs Kings) and the Moascar Cup (8-3 vs Kelston) – both for the first time in the College’s proud history. The Fitzpatrick-Kirkpatrick Cup was launched in 2009 and is played for by SHC and Kings, while the Moascar Cup is the Ranfurly Shield of secondary school rugby. The team has backed this up further by claiming back the Hibernian Shield with a hard fought 22-8 win against De La Salle. However, Coach Mr Dave Dillon says there is still much to achieve before the season can be claimed as a success. “We are very proud of what we have achieved so far. But we are also fully aware that championships are only won in the second half of the season. The team is fully committed to working hard and seeking to take its performance to another level, focusing only on the game that we are next to play.” From winning the Marist Quadrangular, the 1st XV has added the FitzpatrickKirkpatrick Cup (23-3 vs Kings), and the Moascar Cup, claimed from Kelston. The team has enjoyed and appreciated magnificent support from the SHC community on the sidelines, as well as from sponsors (Warden Consulting Ltd, Walker Logistics Ltd, Panasonic, Bakers Delight St Heliers and Balance Sports Nutrition). Grant Wilson, Manager A quick word with … Basketballer Alex Carew-Bourke Now in Year 13, Alex has been a member of the SHC 1st V since mid 2006 and been selected for both the U18 and U20 national sides over the past two years. He was a key weapon when the 1st V won its way into the Premier League in 2011. How did you get into basketball? I was a tall kid so my dad suggested I play, but I didn’t ever get a chance until halfway through Year 8. Apart from your height, what has it taken to get good at the game? I never stop training! I’m either in the gym or on the court everyday, usually for at least three hours. What motivates you to do such hard yards? I’ve always had the mentality that whatever sport I play, I want to be the best at it. When I started playing basketball this was what drove me. But I soon realised how much I loved playing the game, and that’s what motivates me now, just the pure pleasure of playing. What was it like being a Year 9 student, playing with seniors? I never really had any time to be intimidated or scared. I was training about three hours a day even then and anytime I felt intimidated, I would just out-work them and out-play them until I won their respect. I learnt never to back down or shy away from a challenge. Who has inspired you as a coach? I’ve had a lot of coaches but two have really stood out in my development. From Year 9 through to Year 11, Mr Simpson (1st V coach) would serve as a training partner, rather than a coach, which allowed me to push myself while still training how I wanted to. I have also been greatly influenced by the Coach of the West Auckland rep team, who I played for in 2009 when we came second in the nationals. He pushed me every time I played until I understood the difference between good and great. He still serves as a sort of mentor and coach despite me not having played for him for two years. You are leaving SHC in August for the United States. What are your plans? I am pursuing my studies as well as basketball. First I will Guess who’s coming to dinner! Sacred Heart Rugby Supporters Club is pleased to announce its Rugby World Cup Dinner and Fundraising Auction. Where: School Gymnasium When: Thursday, 6 October (just prior to Rugby World Cup quarter finals) Special Guests: Josh Kronfeld - former All Black and World Cup veteran as well as other former All Blacks including Old Boy All Blacks. Music for the evening will be produced by Sacred Heart’s latest singing sensation - Massad. Other SHC Old Boy musicians will be in attendance. attend high school and aim to get a scholarship to a university where I can continue both studying and playing. And I will be the Miami Heat’s No1 NZ fan. And the player you try most to emulate? Magic Johnson - he played for the LA Lakers and he was much taller than everyone else at his position (which I am for New Zealand standards) but was also one of the best passers ever. The evening includes a Fundraising Auction of special sports and Sacred Heart memorabilia and other major items, as well as a short live music interlude during the evening. Cost: Single tickets - $150 (for members of Sacred Heart Rugby Supporters Club), $165 (for non-members) or the option to buy a table of 10 for $1500. Tickets limited to 350 guests. All food, beer, wine and non-alcoholic drinks included in the ticket price. Enquiries: Milton Ross, mross@ sacredheart.school.nz Confortare July 2011 | Page 9 Traditions 2011 Marist Cricket Carnival The excitement builds! x Marist College Ashgrove x Catholic College Sale x Sion College x Marcellin College x Newman College The College first became part of the tournament in 1994, when an Australian school had to pull out. “We grabbed the opportunity,” says Br Gerard Mahony, who has had a long association with the tournament. “The next year, we were not invited and were not likely to be invited again as it was meant to be an Australian carnival. Then in September 1995 I was in Canberra with the 1st XV and one of the Brothers was complaining that a team had pulled out of the 1996 carnival and they were one team short. I spoke up saying that we would come. I rang Auckland and in half an hour had the confirmation that we would be coming. As a result of us helping them out we were then included in the carnival for as long as we wished to be involved. We have not missed a carnival since then and have hosted it on two other occasions.” Over the years, a number of players have made the Marist Cricket Carnival XI which is chosen at the end of the tournament. The College has also been awarded Best Bowler, Best Batter, and Captain of the Carnival. Mr Berrill says a highlight for SHC teams is to be able to play on some of the best cricket wickets anywhere in the world, in some of the hottest temperatures they will experience. “We’ve played in 40 degrees, and watched birds fall out of the sky because of the heat!” A committee of SHC staff and parents is busy organising sponsorship, accommodation, equipment and logistics for the event. The committee welcomes assistance from the Sacred Heart College community to help with various aspects of the carnival, in particular drivers, caterers, qualified umpires, and scorers. We are also still actively seeking cash sponsorship or free product to ensure that a successful tournament is hosted. If there is anyone who wishes to help in either of these areas, please email Neil Penfold npenfold@ sacredheart.school.nz SHC’s successes Br Evan O’Halloran Memorial Trophy for the Most Outstanding Cricketer of the Carnival 2005 Dean Bartlett - at Canberra Br Crispin O’Sullivan Memorial Trophy for being Captain of the Combined Marist XI 2007 Campbell McLaughlin - at Warragul The Br Jordan Redden Trophy is awarded annually to the player selected as Batsman of the Carnival 2009 Scott Allison - at Sale 2010 Henry Blackwell - at Bendigo Keep up with the event online at: http://www.sacredheart.school.nz/our-programmes/marist-cricketcarnival-2011/ http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=138421066231621 YEARBOOKS G& LOG OD EV E ES , TUS PEC OS PR WEBS r schools BRANDIN ITES, YEARBOOKS... WE Graphic de n fo sig COMPLETE RA FE OF complete property services CON DE SOLUT ION OM CEPT T O spacific FR . It is this first time since 2003, our centenary year, that the College has hosted this prestigious tournament. Director of Sport, Mr Neil Penfold, says he expects hundreds of players and supporters to cross the Tasman in December for the event. The five schools travelling from Australia are: E RY Anticipation is high within the SHC cricketing community about the upcoming Marist Cricket Carnival. Participation in the carnival has always helped build performance of the 1st XI side, according to Mr Phil BERRILL, who has been involved as a player, liaison officer, manager and coach. “It develops a team culture early in a season. It’s also pretty significant that every year SHC is competing against some of the top Australian cricket schools, which can only further develop the talent we have at the school.” L IV SHC to host Australia’s top cricket schools BROCHURES IARIES , MAGAZ ENT, ,D INE PM S, LO Contact us: 09 309 6945 [email protected] www.spacbooks.com Page 10 | Confortare July 2011 | www.sacredheart.school.nz 9WĂŝŶƟŶŐ 9tĂƚĞƌďůĂƐƟŶŐ 9/ŶƚĞƌŝŽƌ&ŝƚŽƵƚƐ 9džƚĞƌŝŽƌZĞĨƵƌďŝƐŚŵĞŶƚ 9/ŶĚƵƐƚƌŝĂůWĂŝŶƟŶŐ 9tĂƚĞƌƉƌŽŽĮŶŐ 9ƵŝůĚŝŶŐZĞƉĂŝƌƐ 9>ŝŐŚƚŽŶƐƚƌƵĐƟŽŶ 9>ĞĂŬLJƵŝůĚŝŶŐƐ 9ZĞͲZŽŽĮŶŐ 9ďƐĞŝůŝŶŐ 9ZŽŽĨ^ĂĨĞƚLJ^LJƐƚĞŵƐ Free Ph 0800 277 001 www.apsltd.co.nz Fax 09 846 3375 DevelopmentFoundation Senior Old Boys Reunion 1940-60 SHC comes to Sydney The Royal Automobile Club of Australia, 89 Macquarie Street, is the elegant venue for the first official SHC Old Boys Reunion to be held Australia. Loyal Old Boy, entertainer, comedian, raconteur and ‘odd-fellow’ Mark WRIGHT (79) will marshal the troops through the evening with his usual effervescent style. Br Michael is making the trip and looking forward to catching up with everyone, accompanied by SHC Principal Jim Dale. Continuously circulating hearty bites and an open bar from 7pm until midnight is sure to keep the memories flowing! After midnight a cash bar operates for those night owls that want to carry on. Interest has been keen on both sides of the Tasman from a wide age range, but one thing they have in common – the contagious Sacred Heart spirit and memories that transcend decades. Get tickets, book flights, come and join your mates in Sydney! Contact in Sydney: Roger SHALFOON (67), [email protected] Phone 0439 199979 Contact in Auckland: Lyn Luxton, [email protected] Phone (09) 529 3743 Annual Giving Programme 2011 In 2010 the Annual Giving programme raised almost $30,000 for the advancement of academic, sporting and cultural activities in the College, as well as providing opportunities for students who would not normally be able to attend SHC to come here and receive a high-quality Catholic education. It is also providing a small but steadily growing fund toward the development of new facilities. strong commitment to success, and that is reflected in the confidence with which parents and Old Boys support its future development and goals. Please continue to support the work of current students and reinforce the faith of generations gone before by contributing to the Annual Giving Programme. A form is enclosed in this issue of Confortare to assist you to make your donation. SHC has a proud history and a Recent visitors Bryan McCARTHY (63) and his wife Miriam visited Auckland recently. Over the past three months they have been busy training a group of 60 novice runners to complete a half marathon in Canberra, where they live. They are pleased to report that they both ran the 21k distance. Bursting with fit energy they called into SHC, and are pictured here with Kerry PLAMUS – Old Boys Association Communications. [email protected] In arguably the worst weather of the year so far, over 60 hardy senior Old Boys ventured out to SHC to attend the May reunion. A collection of badly bent umbrellas left in the foyer was testimony to the wildness of the weather, which curtailed some activities such as touring the campus. However, it did nothing to dampen the lively conversation and gales of laughter inside the Old Boys Lounge. Unfortunately, we were unable to venture outside so the group photo usually taken in front of the Chapel had to be improvised and wasn’t as Year 12 student Croatian contingent Back: Kerry Plamus (62), Lepau Feau Ivan Mercep (46), Mate Frankovich (47), Nick presented his Devcich (45), Graeme Glamuzina (55), Maurice speech entitled Hall (54). Front: Peter Baran (49), Bob Kriletich ‘Confortare’, which he was (56), Fr Ivan Lunjevich (48). to deliver to the judges of the Pompallier Speech Competition later that successful as we hoped, unlike evening. Everyone could relate the morning tea, which was to his sentiments, delivered devoured with gusto! One Old with charm, wit and pathos. Boy was heard to say, “Let the Old Boys’ tales of heroic day boys go first because if sportsmanship, glory days and the boarders get in there’ll be boarding pranks abounded nothing left!” and there were even photos to prove some of it in the old It was an occasion of good school magazines on view. Br humour, camaraderie Michael braved the perilously and the SHC spirit – wet walk from the Boarding unbeatable! Hostel to attend, and his The next Old Boys reunion is memory for details astonished on 15 July, for leavers 1960many. 70. A report on that evening There was also a large will appear in the next issue of attendance by Old Boys of Confortare. Croatian descent. Confortare July 2011 | Page 11 LookingBack In Memoriam Flight Sergeant J E Albertson Jack ALBERTSON was the son of George and Rita Albertson and hailed from Nelson. He attended Sacred Heart College in 1931 and 1932. College records show he was in Lenihan House and also belonged to the ‘Children of Mary’ sodality. Tribute to Br Pastor Br Pastor (Paul) Scott was a teacher and Principal at Sacred Heart College. He was also a Provincial of the Marist Brothers, and held many other leadership roles throughout his life. The following is taken from his eulogy, given by Br Richard DUNLEAVY at St Mary’s Manchester Street, Christchurch, on 9 May 2011. It is my great privilege to speak on behalf of the Marist Brothers of New Zealand and the Pacific. And that task is an easy one, for it is to pay heartfelt tribute Jack was a great athlete and in his final %$"& to Paul: year at the College he was first in broad Rome when we were both living there that our Spanish Deputy Superior General came to me one day and said spontaneously: “That Br Paul of yours is truly a beautiful person.” %#&%%!#!%#&!%% #$%&# jump, 50 yards and 220 yards. That x the warm-hearted, loving year Lenihan was victorious the ' in)#!%##& ') person; House Relay and Jack was fourth in the%) x the encouraging brother and steeplechase. Eight years after leaving school Jack enlisted in the RNZAF and obtained his wings before leaving for England in 1941. He was first posted to Bomber Squadron flying Wellingtons and took part in many bombing raids on Cologne and Essen. x companion in community; the wise teacher, counsellor, and College Principal; join with many former pupils of Marist Brothers who will recall Paul Scott (Br Pastor) with great respect. He came to Sacred Heart x the generous missionary in College in Auckland as Principal Tonga – alongside Mercy Kia oratotatou the years, many other friends inand 1961 displaying the attribute He was transferred Egypt and attached Sisters from Christchurch; of stepping up and from beyond the rankswho throughout New Zealand to 70th Bomber Squadron where he was and undertake the during executive May I, before anything else, express the were touchedto# ' his kept busy for months on the famous x the loyal, loving friend that role.have He achieved that with 88 years. Some come from afar to be and prayerful sympathy of the Marist ‘milk run’ - deep bombing Benghazi, Tobruk he was. earnestness, understanding here to witness their love for Paul, and while and other ports nearly Family toevery the night. ScottThe Family who have lost low key humour, each of which I speak for his many students, others send their sincere apologies. Among squadron was active in the battle of El such a dear brother, uncle, and friend. Both he continued to display with including Bishop Pat DUNN, Alamein. Jack was killed in action near those latter are Bishop Pat Dunn of unfailing warmth in subsequent whoour askeddeep me to convey his of our families share not only Tobruk on 4 December 1942 and is Auckland who asked me to convey his years.” admiration and affection for sorrow at the passing of such a great and buried in the Tobruk cemetery. He was admiration and affection for Paul who was Paul who was the Headmaster I speak alsohe forstarted many Marist 25 years old.dear man but also the very happy the Headmaster when at Sacred when he started at Sacred Brothers in other countries memories of his love and life among us. Like many RAF pilots, Jack would have Heart College and hisHeart teacherCollege and his teacher along the as well, particularly those he And just this morning, our Governor along the way. And Sirway. Anand been aware of the high casualty rate. A lived with during his years is of that love and life that itSATYANAND, is my great who had invited Sir Anand Satyanand, who had General, letter home It expresses his thoughts: working in Rome, and when he privilege to speak now, on behalf the Headmaster Paul, hisofformer invited Paul,attended his former Headmaster at On receiving this letter you will already various international at Sacred one of Heart, to be one of his personal Marist Brothers of New Zealand andHeart, the to be Sacred know that God has called me to give my conferences. In fact something his personal when he Pacific. And that task is an easy one, forguests it guests whenI mentioned he wasat the inaugurated life. I cannot hope to express the thoughts gathering as was inaugurated as Governor to to pay heartfelt tribute to Paul; Governor General years ago, here infive Christchurch two emailed years with which I is wish convey to you just General five years ago. He the warm-hearted, this messageagotoonbe the included occasion ofwithin Paul’s this prior to the most difficult and hazardous loving person, emailed this message to be the encouraging brother and 70th anniversary of entering tribute: part of my training. included within this tribute: “I the Marist Brothers - it was in companion in community, st x the strong Provincial and International Marist Leader for the Brothers; I want you to know that I am entirely in theno complaints wise teacher, and God’s hands. I have to make counsellor, College to Him. He gave me the mostPrincipal, wonderful theandstrong Provincial and International parents and brother sister second Marist Leader for the Brothers, to none. And I consider that I have had more than my share blessings, so theof His generous missionary in Tonga if Almighty God wishes to recall me,Mercy it is alongside Sisters from ok by me and I would like you to look at Christchurch it in that light also. This lifeloyal, is ephemeral: and the loving friend that he was we must all eventually dieall. and I will look for us forward to the time when we shall be reunited in Heaven. Thank dearest But ' notyou, just our ones, for yourtwo self sacrifice in givingwho me a families good education at Sacred Heart, a wonderful mourn his passing home and a religion without which I do and recall the happy not know where I would have been. Do not memories of his life mourn for me unduly but bear this cross and love today. with fortitude and courage. God Bless you There are also his all – Jack. Page 12 | ex-students, teaching colleagues Confortare July 2011 over That, I believe, is a sketch portrait which I am certain all who have known him well would be happy to endorse. For Paul did indeed have a remarkable and precious gift for friendship and brotherhood. The secret at the core of who Paul Scott was, and how he lived and related, was a deep wellspring of Catholic and Marist theology and spirituality. It was a holistic integration of both heart and head in the way that Vatican II and the renewed understanding of scripture was calling Religious in particular, and Catholics in general, to live and witness. He had, indeed, become a holy man, basing his faith on God’s love for him and for the world at all times, a lesson we all have to gradually learn. This commitment and inner peace blossomed even more as he entered the uncertain corridors of old age and illness, so that nothing really disturbed his inner equanimity nor his deep faith, hope and love ever again. Brothers who will recall Paul Scott (Brother Pastor) with great respect. He came to Sacred Heart College in Auckland as Principal in 1961 displaying the attribute of stepping up from the ranks to undertake the executive role. He achieved that with earnestness, understanding and low key humour, each of which he continued to display with unfailing warmth in subsequent The Sacred Brotherhood DVD is a 40-minute documentary that profiles five Old Boys who died The Sacred Brotherhood DVD in the world wars. The documentary is based on Itstudents’ is particularly research, interviews with family members, pleasing it is and a visitthat to Europe. here in his beloved Copies of the Sacred Christchurch and Brotherhood DVD can be purchased online at www.sacredheart.school.nz, or Canterbury that we contact farewelling are Mrs Deborah ph 0-9-529 3660 ex 814. Paul, amongBoughtwood, so many of his family and the many firm InProfile People are life’s greatest pleasure Br Albert is a much loved member of the Marist Brothers community who lives in the recently built Brothers’ residence on Crossfield Road. He has had a long association with Sacred Heart College, being one of the Richmond Road staff members who transferred to the school’s new location on West Tamaki Road in 1955. Now aged 86, his career in education has taken him to many places. He shares with us some of his life’s most cherished moments. I did all my schooling in Greymouth with the Marist Brothers’ high school. It still runs today, but I don’t think there are any Brothers teaching there now. Even while at school, I had an idea I would like to become a Brother. I got my first job working for the Education Department’s Salaries and Superannuation Office, based in Wellington. It was then that my idea started to blossom. I went to see the Novitiate, and I was delighted to be accepted. I trained in Timaru at Claremont, and then came to Auckland to attend our teachers training college – we called it a Scholasticate. It was located on Mt Albert Road where Marcellin College is now. After 12 months there I was appointed to the old SHC at Richmond Road, where I spent the next 10 years teaching and assisting Br Theophane in the Boarding Hostel. Twelve of the Richmond Road Brothers came to West Tamaki Road in 1955. It was a pretty rugged existence for us in those early days. We only had a few classrooms, our living quarters were being built around us, and the grounds were as well. I only spent a year here, and was then appointed to head up the Scholasticate. I had a couple of years doing that, and another couple of years teaching at St Pauls, and then I was given the opportunity to do my second novitiate, in France. This was my “OE”, which a lot of young Kiwis do, and it really helped to develop me as a person. I am deeply grateful for the opportunity. The Brother who ran it had no English, and our lessons were all conducted in French. I used to keep copies of his lectures and one of the Australian Brothers who could understand French would translate them for me afterwards. There were lots of different nationalities there, and it was an amazing experience. I also got to travel around Europe and the United States afterwards. One of the great advantages of being a member of a global community is that wherever in the world you are, you always have people to visit. When I came back to New Zealand, I was appointed Master of Novices in Timaru, and I did that for nine years. In those days we had quite a good number of Brothers in the Order, and I think well over 100 men would have trained at Claremont in that time. After that I had a couple of years teaching in Hamilton, and then I was appointed Principal of our school in Greymouth. I moved from there to Invercargill, where I was Principal at the time of integration. Life in a Marist school became so much better then, because there was more money and resources available to us. We had help financially to expand our facilities, our teaching staff, and our administrative support. Br Albert, pictured in the aisle seat with Br Michael to his right, was most impressed with the Cathedral Mass - gathering of Old Boy Priests and Brothers, members of the SHC community, and the entire student body. schools, and they have made a tremendous contribution. Our work as Marist Brothers would not have survived without them. I returned to SHC in 1983, and moved into financial administration. We didn’t have the benefit of computers in the early days. All the bookwork was done manually. When computers came in, it was one of the greatest events of my administrative career. I was also involved in coaching rugby and cricket, cultural activities, and for many years I served in the Boarding Hostel. I still enjoy being involved in life at SHC. The Mass at the Cathedral recently was a wonderful experience, with 1200 students plus Old Boy Priests and Old Boy Brothers and Past Presidents of the Old Boys Association. To meet up with people again from time to time is a great pleasure. I have been very blessed with the company I have lived with, and the people I have worked with, both Brothers and lay people. My best memories are of the people I have rubbed shoulders with. As told to Leanne Gibson COMRADE OH COMRADE OUR COLOURS ARE THESE The Marist Brothers had also reached a stage by then that our numbers had declined and we were unable to staff many of our schools. That was when lay teachers became part of our Confortare July 2011 | Page 13 OldBoys Architect imbued with SHC spirit The next stage of development at SHC includes plans for a Performing Arts Centre and Great Hall. A member of the Jasmax architectural firm that will provide the design is a man with a deep connection to the College and a plethora of acclaimed public institutions to his architectural credit, Ivan MERCEP ONZM (46). While Ivan retired as a director of Jasmax some years ago, he is still involved in a number of Jasmax projects and says he is looking forward to being involved in the architectural development of the new facilities. “Being an Old Boy, I am aware of the spirit of the College, of what it is all about. I have always retained an interest in the school, and how it performs. I always look more than once at any Old Boy who comes to Jasmax for a job. The things you learn at Sacred Heart, you keep with your forever – particularly community and moral values.” Ivan founded Jasmax in 1963, with Stephen JELICICH (39) and Graham SMITH (46). Graham passed away in the mid 1980s, while Stephen has become a writer. Ivan has stayed with the firm since its founding. His architectural credits include Te Papa, The Rarotongan hotel in the Cook Islands, and numerous university buildings including Fale Pasifika at Auckland University. For the Catholic community, he designed a church in Glendowie for Fr Whelan and the St Francis convent school in Pt Chevalier. Jasmax founders and Old Boys: At right, at back: Graham Smith. At right, in front: Ivan Mercep At left, in middle: Stephen Jelicich. They are pictured with colleagues and partners, at La Boheme restaurant in 1964. His contribution to architecture and urban design education and awareness has been recognised by his professional body, the NZ Institute of Architects, which awarded him a gold medal in 2008 - the highest honour it can bestow. NZIA says that fundamental to Ivan’s approach to design is his unshakable belief in the power of the consultative process. 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Our principal, Bob Burnes (SHC Old Boy) has personally a wealth of experience and is happy to help with any of your legal requirements. Level 12 | 126 Vincent Street P O Box 7343 |Wellesley Street | Auckland Level 8, 120 Albert St, PO Box 7441 Wellesley St, Auckland email: [email protected] website: www.destrigg.co.nz Registered Member of Page 14 | Confortare July 2011 | www.sacredheart.school.nz Phone 379 8811 Fax 379 8812 e-mail: [email protected] OldBoys Obituaries Br Giles WATERS d on 4 June at Selwyn Retirement Village Royal Oak, aged 83, in his 64th year as a Brother (originally from Hamilton). He spent his last years of active life working at SHC, was Marist Brothers’ rep on the Marist Rugby Board. Peter GOODSON (46) retired in 1988 after a long career with Royal Insurance, serving in both Hawke Bay and Wellington Branches and finally in Head Office. Peter was a very active member of the Catholic Foundation of the Archdiocese of Wellington for a very long period and retired after serving several years as Chairman. He was also involved with The Hibernian Society and the Saint Vincent de Paul Society. He was a very proud Old Boy, and a loyal and regular attendee at Wellington reunions which he helped organise for many years. A highlight for him was his attendance at the SHCOBA Centennial Dinner in 2009. John Robert LONG (39) d 13 June 2010. Lived in Epsom and was a qualified electrician and builder. His brother John B LONG also attended SHC and lives in Australia. Terry Terrance BRANNIGAN (55) d 5 July 2010. Lived in Kohimarama. Terry was marketing manager for George Stock & Co and was past president of the Auckland Citizens and Ratepayers Association. Tim HONISS-QUIGLEY (05) d 20 May tragically aged 23 at Te Kauwhata. Tim worked as a farmhand. Gregory George WALKER (43) d in Auckland on 5 May. Had been a chemist, and former club captain of Marist Rugby, and former president of Auckland Commercial Travellers Club. Brother of the late Selwyn, father of Campbell (86) and Luke (91). David Joseph NOBBS (36) d 11 June at Mercy Parklands, Ellerslie, aged 90. Had worked as an accountant at a motor company most of his life and had a long association with the SHCOBA. Dr Frederick McCONNELL (29) d in a retirement home in Mt Albert, aged 98. Paul Joseph SWANN (62) d 7 May 2011. The service was held in Whangarei. Paul worked in the Northland area since leaving College. Clive Charles ALLPRESS (39) d in Thames, aged 88. Was a Prefect and House Captain. Became a teacher. Brother of the late Neville (35). Buried after a Requiem Mass at Tairua. Fr Frank Leo SHANNAHAN (39) d 25 May in the Little Sisters Home in Ponsonby. Had served the Auckland Diocese for 64 years and was Parish Priest at Onehunga when he retired. when he retired Brother of the late William (32) and the late Mons James SHANNAHAN (41) Orakei. Ken Owen John ARDVISON (55) d 21 May in Hamilton, aged 73. He had been an Associate Professor of English at Waikato University. Ernest CORBETT (37) d 8 April in New Plymouth. Devon RIGG (41) d peacefully on 16 April on the North Shore. Devon spent most of his life in the Merchant Navy. Colin Alexander SNEDDEN (34) d 23 April at a retirement home in Takapuna. WW11, Colin was an accountant and a keen sportsman and sports commentator. 1st XI at SHC President of the SHCOBA 1960. Son of the late Nesbit (08) - NZ cricket captain. Nephew of Bishop Owen Snedden and brother of the late Warwick. Fr Terry DIBBLE (44) d 24 April at his home in Grey Lynn after a long battle with cancer. Ordained in 1960. Had been chaplain at St Pauls for many years. Bruce Arthur CHRISTMAS (45) d 15 April at his home in Takapuna. Bruce was a long-serving accountant in Auckland and was well known for his work in many Catholic organisations. Son of the late Arthur (11). He was head of the Earthquake and War Damages Commission and largely responsible for building up its reserves. Evidently, it didn’t have any to speak of when he took over. Head of the NZ Society of Accountants (following his father) among numerous other achievements; a great contributor to society and much admired. A tribute to a war hero not mentioned Wilfred Arthur WATT attended SHC from 1932-35. His courageous action in World War Two was not documented in the school magazine and his name is not on the SHC Roll of Honour. We can only assume his parents were overwhelmed by the news of his death and the College did not receive information of what had happened to him in Herenthout, Belgium. A request was made to the SHC Archives by Jacqui Wood, great niece of Wilfred, for information on his days at Sacred Heart College. Wilfred was the 1932 Junior Sports Champion. He broke two records in 1933, represented at Secondary School Sports and played football (rugby) in the championship-winning fourth grade team. He continued his athletic successes in his remaining years at school, and his love for rugby was rewarded with a place in the 1st XV. Wilfred began his services training in Rotorua in 1942. He was awarded the Pilots Badge and promoted to Sergeant in 1942. Attached to the RAF, he embarked for Britain in January 1943. He was sent on a flying mission to Leopoldsburg, Belgium. Unable to accurately pinpoint the target area, the master bomber decided to abort the mission and have the whole squadron return to base to avoid bombing civilian homes. Unfortunately, Pilot Watt never received the abort message and proceeded to the target area. He was spotted by a German night fighter. Two of his four engines were shot up and set on fire. He took control of the aircraft long enough for two of the crew members to bail out. The plane crashed into a field, avoiding a major disaster and loss of life to residents, but claiming Wilfred’s life. Wilfred had displayed bravery that has forever made him a hero to the people of Herenthout. Wilfred was buried at the Heverlee War Cemetery, Leuven, Belgium. Wilfred’s mother accepted the following medals for his wonderful courageous action: 1939-45 Star, Aircrew Europe Star, Defence Medal, War Medal 1939/45 and New Zealand War Medal. The family presented to Sacred Heart College in his memory a Wilfred Watt Memorial Cup for the Intermediate Athletic Sprint Championship, which dates from 1953-1963. Mrs Marie Yonge, Archivist Confortare July 2011 | Page 15 OldBoys News of Old Boys in which he gives credit to his old school. He also thrilled the 1st XV by handing out the jerseys prior to the game against De La Salle, which the team won. Phil BUCKLEY is operating his Formula E Indoor Raceway Go Karting business, at Ascot Rd Mangere. This is a great family/ corporate sport and lots of fun. Bede MILLS is studying law at Victoria University and is flatting with Nick WANDEN who is also attending Vic. Union: The Heart of Rugby Kelsen BUTLER (83) is involved with ‘UNION: The Heart of Rugby’. It is an exhibition and accompanying large-format book launching this September at the Auckland Town Hall. The project features photos from the world’s leading rugby photographers as well as interviews with John Kirwan, Nick Farr-Jones, Philippe Sella, Martin Johnson and Joel Stransky. A Sacred Heart edition of the book, including the College crest and a note from Sean FITZPATRICK, has been produced as a fundraising initiative for rugby at the College. Sean was in New Zealand recently for the launch of his own book, Winning Matters, Simon FISHER is general manager for Sales Partners Life Ltd ,an insurance company, based in Takapuna. Lawrence SCHMETZER is selling vehicles for Continental Car Services, (Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep) in Greenlane. Grayson SCHIPORST is scoring lots of tries for University. John MILLS is kicking goals for Marist and Amasio VALLANCE is playing for Suburbs. James KING got a run late in the game for the Blues against the Reds. Mark ANSCOMBE (72). Congratulations to Mark, coach of the New Zealand U20 rugby team, for winning the World Championship in Italy. Logan SWANN (92) is selling real estate for Ray White in Remuera. He has been spotted supporting the 1st XV along with Mark PEDERSON, Tim GREENE, Aubrey DONOVAN, Shane DOWNEY, Luke MORLEY, Mike KLAASSEN (resplendent in retro striped blazer), Shane COLEMAN, among the many supporters at its matches. 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