Issue 2, 2012 - St Peter`s College
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Issue 2, 2012 - St Peter`s College
St Peter’s College Old Boys Newsletter Catholic School for Boys in the Edmund Rice Tradition Issue No. 2 2012. The Hand Grenade Portfolio (Education and Change) It says something that the Education ministry has been dubbed "The Hand Grenade" portfolio. It can blow up at anytime with the right trigger! And recently was no exception with the proposed budgeted changes of: (a) increased class sizes (b) removal of specialist teachers from the intermediate sector (c) a shift in thinking about a quantity of teachers to quality of performance (d) higher entry qualifications for teacher training (e) a country that needs to save money! There was a massive explosion and unfortunately as often happens,the collateral damage is always worse! Some comment about these changes, bearing in mind that for real change in Education to be successful, negotiation is the key! 1. The need for a country to curtail spending, save money, move to sustainable levels of tax payer funded employees etc is evident and "a given"for a country that needs to balance it's budget. A change well signposted! 2. The increase in class sizes from 1:23 to 1:27 from years 9 and 10 can be understood with a decrease in the formula for higher forms. Remember 10 unruly students is 9 too many! The class size debate is complex as teaching and tutoring have different skills. But it was a change well signposted and predicted. -science) from a ratio of 1:120 years 7/8 students, was not sign posted or predicted. This is a misplaced and quite frankly a ridiculous proposal.Trying to do something with nothing is difficult! It goes counter to the rhetoric of equipping future generations with a sound science and technological foundation. Such a move also implies that the arts and music are not really part of an education for NZ students. Foggy thinking! Change and Education are not good bedfellows! From St Peters college point of view,I will write to the minister of education pointing out our concerns and giving her solutions born of sound experience! I will also remind her that a good education has a solid foundation in science, technology, music, art as well as maths, english, humanities, physical education and religious studies. I will offer her support in implementing Nos 1-4 above. No 5 needs to be rethought! In His Peace K F Fouhy Headmaster 3. Teacher quantity vs teacher quality. This issue has been highlighted with both major political parties agreeing about the need for some form of performance recognition for good teachers. In my view long overdue and given the right structures/incentives will work well. Teaching will again become a highly sort after employment industry! 4. Higher entry levels for teacher training! This means NZ simply joins the rest of the world in the selection of teachers. 5. Removal of specialist teachers in technology, music, art etc (or in St Peters College context Mountain Road, Epsom 1023 • Tel: +64 9 524 8108 • Fax: +64 9 524 9459 email: [email protected] • website: www.st-peters.school.nz Congratulations – Boys Introducing Angus Craig - Deputy Head Boy What leader have your modelled yourself on? What do you think sets us apart from other schools? Wiremu Tapara (SPC Head Boy 2009) was an example to me of someone with incredible presence Without doubt The Special Character of the college, it knits us together. What areas of the school have you been involved in during your time at SPC? Next week at St Peter’s day we will be inducting more boys into the prefect team. Are you looking forward to this? I have been a member of the Special Character group, academic portfolio and scholars academy. Last year I was Deputy House Leader of Nolan and I am in the 1st XI cricket side and senior squash team. What is your role in the leadership team? Angus as a member of our leadership team tell us what your leadership qualities are? Well I believe I communicate well and have a good understanding of people. I think I have the ability to take action and not just talk a good game. 2 I am responsible for the Sports portfolio. I manage the code captains and make sure they promote sports in the school. I also helped to organise the opening of the Cage a few weeks back. To Love and to Serve Yes definitely. It will be good to have fresh ideas and will allow us to expand our roles. What are your plans after SPC? I would like to be a Crown Prosecutor so I intend to study Law and Arts at Auckland University next year. Thank you Angus for your time, the College is proud of all your achievements so far and looks forward to many more to come. 50 Year Reunion - S.P.C. 1962 1st XV Rugby Team On the 12th of May this year (50 years after the S.P.C. 1st XV first beat Auckland Grammar….3 – 0) the 1962 team held a reunion lunch to celebrate and reminisce on those good times. Contact was made with 22 of the 23 players involved in that winning team. Unfortunately one member (Joe Parkinson) passed away in 2004. Tony Milich made a fitting tribute to Joe at the luncheon and Joe’s son (Matt) was also present. Three members of the team (who now live in Australia) made the trip over for the occasion. Kerry Salter (who lives in Canada) was unable to attend due to a knee operation only a few days before the event. Brother Graeme Donaldson (the coach) also came up from Dunedin to celebrate with his former team. Other old boys were also present at the luncheon making the occasion very enjoyable. As part of the celebration it was decided to donate a trophy, The Henry Cooper – Brother Paddy Ryan Challenge Cup. To be played for annually between the two schools. Unfortunately S.P.C. was not the first name engraved onto the cup, but there will be another time. Peter Watt S.P.C. OLD BOY To Love and to Serve 3 From the Office of the Deputy Headmaster James Bentley - Pastoral Introducing Fred Ponifasio, Deputy Head Boy and Head of Special Character Fred, tell us about your role in the student leadership team. My role is to support Junior, our Head Boy and to build the brotherhood of the school. In leading the Special Character group I help organise masses, retreats, and reflections. I also try and develop the younger members of the group into future leaders of Special Character. What are your goals as Special Character leader? I want to change the perception of the Special Character group. It is for all boys not just full on Catholics. The group is open to all boys with similar values and it is a great experience. What does it mean for you to be a catholic? I try and live my life by practicing the values of the Catholic church. Going to church is only one part of being a Catholic. After all there are 6 other days of the week. I try to be patient and humble and also be caring to others. I take an interest in everyone and exclude no one. What other parts of the College are you involved in? I am in the Samoan Group, Choir, Edmund Rice and Young Vinnies group. Last year I had a role in ‘Ragtime’ and this year I am also part of Les Miserable’. How do you keep balance in your life? Its tough but I have developed the confidence to say no to things. Mr Fricker (Year 13 Dean) has encouraged me to delegate to other members of the Special Character group and Prefect team. He has taught me to realise that my delegation I am actually empowering others. I also make Introducing NickTwort – Deputy Head Boy We help out with parent-teacher evenings and organise events like the Sam Hunt Poetry & Prose competition. We also hoping to get a new competition off the ground shortly – a Science and Innovation challenge. Nick, as one of our top scholars is it true that you got 100% in an AS exam last year? Umm.. (shyly – long pause).. that is true it was in AS Accounting. That’s quite an achievement, how did you manage that? Nick what’s your role in the leadership team? I lead the Academic portfolio. 4 sure I always have time for my study – every night I make sure I do at least 1 ½ hours of school work. Thankyou for your time Fred, the College is extremely proud of what you have achieved so far this year. Tell us Nick what else you are involved with around the College? I am in the Special Character group and I play soccer for the 2ndXI. I also captain the mighty 4thX1 Cricket side. I am also in one of our College rock bands “Je Suis Oui”. Incidentally come and support us on 9th June at the Mercury Theatre in the Auckland Regional competition! What are your plans for 2013? Plenty of study and some great help from my teacher Ms Howard I intend to study a BCOM/BSC at Auckland University. I still have no real idea about what career I want to go into. Were you surprised to with your perfect score? What advice can you give our younger students? Honestly I was. I was hoping to get in the early 80s but when it came through I was really shocked. Make the most of your time at SPC. Get involved in a bit of everything, but always remember that this is a school and academics always comes first. To Love and to Serve From the Office of the Deputy Headmaster James Bentley - Pastoral Welcome to our new leaders! St Peter’s Day Mass saw the college introduce 12 new prefects to the College community. Congratulations to the following “outstanding young men” Tutangata Ama Daniel D’Souza Michael Fitzpatrick Temapare Hodson Geoffrey Ioane David John Minjae Kang Gene Kiely Aidan MacNaughton Daniel Menzies Val Martin Tibay Ben Wickins Interview with Nathanael Hailemariam – Deputy Head Boy What areas of the College are you involved in? I am part of the Special Character group and sports portfolio. I am also the captain of football for the entire college and 1st XI captain. You are known as a bit of a football star here at the College. Can you see yourself progressing any further? I would love to. Next year I am hoping to gain a Football scholarship to a United States University. However, I am not naïve, I know I need a backup plan. So at University I plan to study architecture. What is your area of responsibility? I am in charge of the leadership portfolio and Peer support. Can you tell us a little bit about your background? What type of leader are you? I am not a big talker. I prefer to lead by example and interact with different types of people. What has SPC taught you? To apply the values you learn here to everyday life such as respect and service. It has also taught me to be the best I can possibly be in everything I do. Do you have any tips for or younger students who aspire to follow in your footsteps? Be yourself. Don’t go looking for leadership, if you are good enough it will find you. Who is your role model in life? I have two. Firstly my mother. She has always put us kids before herself. The other is David Brown (fellow 1stXI teammate). David’s maturity and wise words are an inspiration to me. My parents are Ethiopian but I was born in Sudan. We emigrated to New Zealand when I was 2 years old. To Love and to Serve 5 Special Character News The St. Peter’s Man is a Man of Faith St Peter's Day 2012 On Friday June 15th we celebrated St Peter’s Day at the Cathedral of St Patrick and St Joseph. Student ownership of the mass was evident in all aspects of the liturgy: from the heart-felt singing, to the respect and reverence for the sacredness of the mass and the cathedral, to the beauty of the music from the student musicians and the choir, the students of SPC made St Peter’s Day 2012 a day to remember. Special thanks to Mr. Poljanich and the music department for the wonderful music, and to the International Portfolio and the Kapa Haka group for the welcome to the gospel. A St Peter’s Man is a Man of Faith Respect Excellence Service Heart Presence A St Peter’s man aims to practice these values in our day to day lives. St Peter’s builds outstanding men. 6 To Love and to Serve Special Character News (continued) The St. Peter’s Man is a Man of Faith Blessing of Outhwaite Grave In the early 1900s Isa Outhwaite bequeathed the land that St Peter’s stands upon to the Bishop of Auckland for the purpose of Catholic education for boys. Isa, a noted artist, was from a prominent French family of early settlers to Aotearoa. In recent times the Outhwaite Family grave has been resorted at its location in Waikaraka Cemetery in Onehunga. A blessing for the restored grave was held on Wednesday May 2nd. Education in the Edmund Rice Tradition as a result of the Outhwaite’s gift, with many thousands still to come! The generosity of the Outhwaite family is a reminder of the longterm consequences of lives committed to love and service. The Kapa Haka Group, along with two representatives of each year level, attended the blessing. Thousands of St Peter’s students have received a Catholic Above: The Kapa Haka Group performs the College Haka at the blessing of the newly restored Outhwaite Grave at Waikaraka Cemetery in Onehunga. (Photo courtesy of Peter Grace and New Zealand Catholic) Edmund Rice Portfolio The Edmund Rice Portfolio has been committed to actively participating in the Pillars mentoring programme in 2012. Following the successful start to the programme during the second half of 2011, the group has been growing in number and in confidence. The programme gives St Peter’s College students a chance to support and mentor primary aged children at Rongomai Primary in Otara who have had a parent/relative incarcerated. The programme involves reading, sports and challenging activities. The sessions run every Monday for an hour and a half. There has been tremendous support from the current Year 12 students who are very enthusiastic. A number of more ‘senior’ members who began the programme last year are continuing to partake in 2012. Mr Jakub Kalinowski Edmund Rice Coordinator To Love and to Serve 7 Career News Career Mentoring Trips Air NZ Aircraft Engineering Ten students from Year 13 students visited the Engineering division of Air New Zealand in week 1 of Term 2. Gerard Robertson, an Engineer at Air New Zealand talked with students about his career and opportunities in this area of work, and a recent graduate discussed the transition from University to the work situation. Students had the privilege of going inside aircraft and visited the machine room where they learnt about the Engineering process when repairing different parts of the plane. This trip provided an excellent insight into career pathways within this industry. 8 Bank Link A group of Year 13 students visited Bank Link in Mt Eden recently. Bank Link is a NZ company which produces a range of solutions that help accountants work more effectively with their clients by providing them with electronic copies of bank transactions. Daniel Carpenter, an Old Boy from St Peter’s College, talked to the students about his career and how his opportunity to work at Bank Link developed. He talked about his role as Executive Manager of Product at Bank Link and discussed other types of jobs within the company. Students had a tour of the office, and the chance to ask lots of questions about this area of work. To Love and to Serve RAFFLE An annual college raffle is held as part of our fundraising efforts. We are looking for some major prizes for the 2012 raffle. Could Old Boys and friends of the college look through their own business contacts and see if you could provide raffle prizes. Sponsorship of the raffle would be very welcomed. Please contact Emma Malloy [email protected] Career News - (continued) Workchoice Day 2012 On 15 May, a group of 20 Year 12 and 13 students had the opportunity to visit Manukau District Law Court for the morning. Students observed live cases in the Law court. One of the Judges spoke to students about his career and how he makes decisions. Students also heard from Court security, went to look at the cells underneath the Law court and had the chance to go inside the security escort vehicles which transport offenders from prisons to the law courts. This was a great opportunity for students who are considering careers in law, police and security. A further group of 20 students visited two Engineering companies. At Babbage Consultants, students spent the Workchoice Engineering Trip to Babbage Consultants morning in a luxurious board room. earthquake provided interest for students. First up was a talk on electrical engineering where students learnt that this engineering specialty has a mantra - “no one notices if it’s working, everyone notices if it’s not.” Quizzes about sustainable building materials with handson examples and geo-technical dilemmas from the Christchurch The afternoon was spent closer to home at Tonkin and Taylor in Carlton Gore Road. Along with an engineering words bingo, students were shown a practical demonstration of how liquefaction occurs in unstable ground and visited staff workstations to see first- hand how engineers spend Homestays Needed Short term Homestays and school Buddies for 5 New Caledonian boys (12 years old) are needed for Sunday 14th – Sunday 28th October Please contact Mrs Ubels-Rattray [email protected] ph 5248108, ext 7381 or Stephanie Anich, Principal Richmond Road School ph (09) 376 1091 www.richmondroad.school.nz They will be in school 5 days altogether and will do activities on other days. Please email [email protected] if you change address or your contact details, i.e.home ph no, cell ph no, work ph no, email address, postal address, home address, etc., so we can keep our Old Boys data base accurate. To Love and to Serve 9 Sport The U16 Four @ the medal ceremony alongside coaches Lloyd Widdison and Mr De Beer The U16 Four in the closing stages of their silver medal perforamance. Rowing Waterpolo Maadi Cup Success The Rowing squad achieved some outstanding results at the Maadi Cup held at the end of last term. The squad qualified for three A Finals and four B Finals. U16 Four Silver Medal – 2nd A Final Gregory Pallas, Liam Fox, Elliott Rhodes, James McLachlan, Jack Baird (Cox) The boys also raced the U17 Four and Won the B Final. U15 Quad U16 Quad A Final B Final Sean Campbell, Miguel Widdison, Callum Rio, Lachlan Hoare, Jack Baird (Cox) U18 Double 1st B Final Kieran Meekan, Beaudene Widdison U18 Quad 1st B Final Kieran Meekan, Beaudene Widdison, Callum Rio, Lachlan Hoare, Ian Cairns (Cox) U17 Quad A Final Simon English, Louis Sayegh, Fergus Hoare, Dion Downey, Ian Cairns (Cox) 10 Senior A Team – New Zealand Secondary Schools Waterpolo Championship During the second week of the holidays the St Peter’s College senior water polo team participated in the New Zealand Secondary Schools Waterpolo Division 2 Championships. The team secured 5th place at Nationals. This is the team’s best ever result at this competition. With all the team returning in 2013 the team will continue to go from strength to strength. Congratulations. Swimming The following boys represented SPC at AKSS Champ of Champs at West Wave at the end of last term; Jarrod Mincham; Cooper Stewart; David Hull; Thomas Drumm; Carson Bluck; Matthew Bluck; Timothy Kwok; Mitchell Landall; Daniel Cameron; Jonathon Thompson The best results were; To Love and to Serve 4th Place – Jarrod Mincham - 13 & Under 50m Backstroke. 2nd Place - 13 & Under 200m Freestyle Relay - Jarrod Mincham, Cooper Stewart, Daniel Cameron, Matthew Bluck. Congratulations Athletics – North Island Secondary Schools Championships Aleks Dabek - 3rd Jnr 800m & 1500m Mark Graham - 5th Jnr 300m Triathlon - National Schools Tri @ Lake Karapiro U14 Team Event - 6th Swim: Jarrod Mincham Bike: Tim Magness Run: Aleks Dabek Zac Williams - Cycling Zac has been selected to represent New Zealand cycling at the UCI Junior Track World Championships which will be held in Invercargill from the 22nd August to 26th August. Sport (continued) Cycling Zac Williams selected for the World U19 Track Cycling Championships Zac will be part of a 16 strong squad representing New Zealand in the World U19 Track Cycling Championships in August. This event will be extra special for Zac and the team as it is being held in New Zealand for the first time. Invercargill are hosting the event on a track that is reputed to be one of the fastest in the world. Zac who is the second youngest member of the team and one of only two male sprinters will be competing in the Individual Match Sprint, Kilo Time Trial and Team Sprint. Zac’s goals for the event include breaking the New Zealand U19 match sprint, 200m record. 1.03sec and for the Team Sprint the goal is to medal. Zac’s trains six days a week twice a day. This includes 3 – 4 gym sessions and a number of erg sessions. The heavy loading now will help him ride the biggest gear possible at the World Champs. In July Zac is spending three weeks in Australia as part of the build up. In the month leading up to the event he will be based in Invercargill. We look forward to following Zac’s progress and wish him well in his preparations for the World Championships. This currently stands at 10.5sec’s. In the kilo time trial he has set his sights on recording a time of Congratulations – Boys Maddix Rice - Selected in the New Zealand Junior Boys Development Team (Under 16’s) to compete in the Softball Australia Int’l Youth Cup in July 2012. Zane Ross - Selected to represent New Zealand in the Asia-Pacific Regional Finals of the Little League Baseball World Series Tournament being held in Taichung, Taiwan in July of 2012. There will be 12 International teams competing for a position at the World Championship in Williamsport, Pennsylvania in the United States in August. Old Boys selected for National Teams Bryn Hall (2010) – Selected as co-captain of the New Zealand U20 Rugby Team. He is travelling to South Africa in June to compete in the Junior World Cup. Lewis Hollows (2010) & Stephen Jones (2010) – Have been selected to represent NZ U21 Rowing Team. They will be representing New Zealand in in three regattas over the next eight months. Both will race in a Single, Double, Quad and the Coxed Eight. To Love and to Serve 11 Sport (continued) Above: Theo Steffany cuts the ribbon at the opening of the Fuji Xerox Cage Top Right: Shem-Kalvin Tatupu clears kick for touch from a penulty. Bottom Right: Lock, Rick Wester, claims a lineout. Rugby Fuji Xerox Cage hosts a 1st XV thriller St Peter’s College hosted its first game of the season on the 3G Artificial Turf against De La Salle. The game was a great advertisement for the all-weather surface with a fast paced, free flowing encounter enjoyed by a large crowd. De La Salle opened their account early when they made the most of an opportunity presented to them by a St Peter’s mistake. The 1st XV struck back almost immediately with a slick back line moved providing winger, Shem- 12 Kalvin Tatupu, space to score in the corner. De La Salle was very good at turning pressure into points. As a result mid-way through the second half they had stretched the lead out to 29 – 14. St Peter’s forwards led by Samiuele Folau and Easton Malietoa-Brown begin to dominant proceedings providing the backs with some front foot. Fullback Nu’u Nu’u scored a much needed try after a sustained period of attack. Shem-Kalvin Tatupu crossed the line again shortly after. With both tries being converted by Nu’u Nu’u the game was wide open with eight minutes To Love and to Serve remaining. Unfortunately the 1st XV were unable to convert a couple of late opportunities. Final score, 29-28 to De La Salle. Dion Fraser on debut had a fine game in the 10 jersey and was awarded the Player of the Day. Shem-Kalvin Tatupu had some brilliant touches. Captain, Paihere Tims, was in the thick of the action for the duration. Sport (continued) Central Zone Cross-Country A team of 18 students represented St Peter’s at the Central Zone Cross-country at Lloyd Elsmore Park in Pakuranga. The course was fast and challenging with several steeplechase and stream jumps. Aleks Dabek ran strongly and had a clean win in the Junior boys race, while Sam Pendreigh had a tactical race, finishing 2nd in the Intermediate boys division. Our teams also did well with 3rd places in the 3-person Intermediate (Sam Pendreigh, Eamon McArdle and Aidan Vale) and Senior teams (Tom Taylor, Kieran Meekan and Daniel Menzies). Congratulations Isaac Simpson (Cycling Code Captain) - Placed third in the prestigious North Harbour 36 km Road race on the weekend of the 20th of May. Michael Fitzpatrick – Member of the all-star cheerleaders elite teams - Legends and Smart Mail Team New Zealand. Awarded a silver medal at the World Cheerleading Championships held in Florida recently. To Love and to Serve 13 Sport (continued) First XV outplay Tamaki six tries to one The 1st XV scored six tries to dispatch Tamaki 39 – 11 in a free flowing encounter at the cage on Saturday 23rd. The First’s dominated proceedings from the outset. However, it was not until mid-way through the first half they were able to convert pressure into points. First five, Dion Fraser, was the first to score. This was quickly followed by tries to impressive mid fielder, Vince Aso, and winger Shem-KalvinTatupu. Tamaki responded with two penalties to narrow the half time score to 17 – 6. Shortly after half time Tatupu scored the bonus point try. A period of attack from Tamaki was rewarded with a well taken try to there first five. The 1st XV back line enjoyed the quality front foot ball provided by the forwards. Further tries Aso and replacement first five Jordon Trainor secured a comprehensive win to the St Peter’s. Rick Wester had a fine all round game. Hooker Romero Tagi was impressive on debut. Vince Aso made several breaks in the mid field. Captain, PaihereTimms, was awarded player of the day. Shem Tatupu on the charge against Tamaki Dion Fraser puts a kick through. Nu’u Nu’u looks on. First XI Hockey team enjoying an excellent season The First XI has made their best ever start to a season. They kicked off the season with an 8 – 0 win over Onehunga. They were deservedly awarded SPC Team of the Week for this performance. They backed this up with a solid 4-1 win against Sacred Heart College and then 3-0 win against Avondale College. The team suffered their first defeat of the season to Auckland Grammar, losing 1 – 2. 14 Second year captain Sean Griffin notes; "Improvements can clearly be seen. Four years ago the scores against the top teams such as AGS were 12 nil and of the like. We are very competitive against all sides now. We are very determined to secure the school’s first ever win against Grammar 1st XI next round." The team possesses a good mix of youth and experience. Their goal this year is to make the top four in Auckland. To Love and to Serve To Love and to Serve 15 16 To Love and to Serve St Peter’s College in Grafton is always updating its ‘Old Boy’s Database’ for the benefit of the College, the Old Boys, the Community and existing pupils. To be able to do this we require the information listed below. (Please be aware this information will be treated as confidential, it is for school use only and will not be passed onto any third party) LAST NAME: FIRST NAME: DATE OF BIRTH: ADDRESS: HOME NO: BUSINESS NO: MOBILE NO: AREA CODE: E-MAIL ADDRESS: YEARS AT ST PETERS: (Year of Entry & Exit & Final Form Year Attended - E.G: 1971 – 1977.Form 7) OCCUPATION: EMPLOYER: Please forward this information to: Mrs. Tania Fernandez Development Office Administrator St Peter’s College, Mountain Road Epsom – Auckland 1023 Ph: 524 8108 x 7339 / Fax 524 9459 Or e-mail [email protected] To Love and to Serve 17
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