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the bulletinDecember 2015

The Magazine of the Nelson Col lege Community

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Tena koutou katoaIndicators of Progress

Over the last year the College has shown significant progress in a number of infrastructure areas • In 2014 the College recorded an operating surplus of $86,000 with positive cash flow of $216,000. The projected

YTD for 2015 shows the College producing a surplus of over $250,000 from its Commercial divisions (this will allow us to begin the first stage of the re-development of Boarding ie the refurbishment of the Barnicoat Hostel.)

• The Ministry funded student Roll has grown by 3% over the last 2 years and now stands at 1095. In addition the Preparatory school has a full roll (116) and we have 62 International fee paying students.

• The Trust Foundation has funds of $1.3 million + (Preserved Capital Fund + Individual Donor Funds)The College remains in good heart with its overall performance endorsed by the Education Review office in 2012 awarding us a 4/5 year review cycle acknowledging the quality of our improvements, and our commitment to robust and critical self-review.We look forward to their next visit which will be in June next year and this visit will coincide with the review of the Preparatory school.

Academic Performance The boys continue to perform well above the National averages in all areas of academic attainment including NCEA, Trade Qualifications, Scholarship and Cambridge Examinations.In particular the broad achievement benchmark targets set by the Minister for all NZ schools for 2017 have already been attained or are close to being achieved.

1. Core MOE National Targets for all Students• By 2017 that 85% of all NZ students will leave school with a minimum NCEA Level 2 Certificate.

Nelson College (2014)- 89% NZE and 75% Maori of leavers exited school with a Level Two certificate• By 2017 that the majority of students will remain at school until they are 17 - (Retention % Yr9 to Yr13)

Nelson College (2014) - 92% NZE and 93% Maori remained at school until they were 17.2. Scholarship 17 Scholarships gained in 2013 and 2014 (with a National Subject Scholar - Biology in 2013)3. Trades / ITO's Qualifications Courses include Building & Construction, Automotive-Mechanical/Industrial Engineering, Design Metal & Wood, & Electronics. In 2014 a total of 331 students (24 Girls) achieved an average pass rate of 89%.

I must thank the many Old Boys who have contributed financially and with their direct expertise to the academic life of the College in the past 12 months, in particular• John & Sir Geoffrey Palmer and the contribution from the Palmer fund, which supports the Teaching staff

professional development programme.• The Lamb Family, which supports Environmental Education courses.• All Old Boys (and Community members) who have contributed to the Kickstarter fundraising campaign for our

new Commerce, Business and Innovation initiatives.

Co-Curricula PerformanceIn 2014/2015 Nelson College students have continued to achieve success nationally and been selected for international honours see full list pages 4 and 5.

Special ProjectThe Formation of the Nelson College Commercial Divisions 2016-2021 and Boarding Re-DevelopmentAs Headmaster I am pleased to announce progress on the most important infrastructure project in the last 80 years of our history.• Work will begin on the Barnicoat refurbishment in early November 2015 and be completed by May 2016.• In June 2016 the Board of Trustees will be implementing a timeline for the refurbishment of Fell House, this would

then complete the modernisation and restructuring for High school age boarders at Nelson College consolidating them into two hostels.

• This will be followed by the development of the Rutherford Hostel into the Rutherford Preparatory school, with associated Prep aged Boarding facilties.

• The College has completed it's 5 year Strategic Plan for its Commercial Divisions (this can be viewed on our website)

A fundraising/support flyer has already been sent to Old Boys and we continue to welcome any support for this three stage project which will take place over the next 5-7 yearsIt will ultimately involve the College borrowing and investing upwards of $7 million in ensuring a Boarding and Preparatory school which will reflect the legacy of over 150 years of this College being a lead educator in NZ.

Old Boys Events 2015 My thanks to all Old Boys who have attended the following events/functions and who helped organise them. As always I enjoyed your company and it is always a privilege to bring you up to date with what is happening at your old school. Branch officers please contact me directly if you are planning a function, I will always try and attend if I can.• Christchurch, Marlborough and Wellington OB AGMs (dinner functions), Auckland OB AGM (lunch function)• QUAD tournament and Melbourne OB • Nelson College Inaugural Arts Festival and various OB Executive events

A Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year.Warmest regardsNga mihi nuiGary O'Shea MEd(Admin)Headmaster

Message from the Headmaster

Contents2 From the Headmaster

Report on the year at Nelson College

3-5 Nelson College

Stories and Photos on the Year at Nelson College

6 Old Boys' Association News

Organ Fundraising Update

Scriptorium/Nelson College Museum

7 The Way We Were-

Reflections on the Past

8-10 Old Boys' News

11 Good Sports

News and photos on Old Boys achieving in a variety of sports

Olympic Glory

12 We Will Remember Them

13 Old Boys In the Forces

14 Nelson College Trust Foundation

Director of Community Relations

Old Boys' Giving a Hand

15 Obituaries

Rest in Peace to all those who have passed on

16 Antarctic Adventure

Standing in respect ful silence, 1150 boys remembered their school's forerunners at the first of 13 commemorative assemblies in 2015 to mark the 100-year anniversaries of the deaths of its Old Boys in World War 1.

Chefs Matt Bouterey, Paula Kilkelly and Kevin Hopgood with NCG and NC students - winners of the top prize in the Lion Foundation Young Enterprise Scheme Regional Awards for their 'Bidvest Chefs Project' which enlisted top chefs from the region to provide cooking classes to guests at a cost of $105 for the evening, with the proceeds going towards a charity chosen by the chef. The events were sold-out and made a total of $8000. Good luck to the group who head to Wellington in early December to compete for the national title in the Young Enterprise Scheme.

Editor: Gina Fletcher

The Bulletin is published by Anchor Print, Nelson

Photo courtesy of The Nelson Mail

Photo courtesy of The Nelson Mail

Dr Nick Smith of f icially opened the new $1.5 million Commerce building at the start of Term Three. The building has three teaching classrooms, a leadership space and two meeting spaces where students can meet with their mentors or hold business meetings.

Dr Smith said it would be a nest for entrepreneurs who will go out and create success for both Nelson and New Zealand commercially

Later in the term a Kickstar ter campaign was started to raise some capital and fit the building out. It was a success! To find out more on this campaign and the new modern learning environment visit:

h t t p s : / / w w w . k i c k s t a r t e r . c o m /projects/1341838401/nelson-college-business-school

$1.5 Million Commerce Building

WW1 Commemorative Assemblies

Young Enterprise Scheme

Cover image: Nelson College 1st XI in action against Sacred Heart College creating histor y when they won NC's first NZ Secondary Schools Football Championship title 2-1.

Photo: Kevin Burgess

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Board of Trustees Medallion RecipientsCongratulations to the following boys who were national title holders or New Zealand (or other countries) representatives:Joseph Brady Rowing - Senior Men's Rowing 8

Max Meffan Windsurfing Slalom

Burtie Meffan Windsurfing

Maxwell Darling Basketball & Volleyball

Sam Fu-Allen Gymnastics

Louis Clarke Softball

Ben Anderson Touch

Matthew Praat NZSS Orchestra

Jamie Shaw National Club Athletic Championships, U17 3000 m walk

Sam McKay-Wright NZSS Athletics Association Cross Country

NZ U18 Cross Country

Felix Murray Indoor Cricket & Cricket

Matai McGuinniety NZ Swimming Champion 50m Fly

David Maisey Football - National Champion

Caleb Mazure Football - National Champion

Matt Tod-Smith Football - National Champion

Van Roland Hlawn-Ceu Football - National Champion

Thang Vanuk Football - National Champion

Max Winterton Football - National Champion

Zac Muir Football - National Champion

Atkin Kaua Football - National Champion

Phrae Do Do Football - National Champion

Samuel Parker Football - National Champion

Kevin Obed Football - National Champion

Mitchell Pugh Football - National Champion

Bertram Fish Football - National Champion

La Bu Pan Football - National Champion

Alan Brook Football - National Champion

Tom Hayes Football - National Champion

Daniel Allan Football, Falcons National Champions

Bertram Fish Football, Falcons National Champions

Atkin Kaua Football, Falcons National Champions

Matthew Grimes Photo courtesy of The Nelson Mail

Phrae Do Do Photo courtesy of The Nelson Mail

Winners Quadrangular Tournament after a long 14 years! Nelson College 6 - 3 Wellington College

Photo courtesy of The Nelson Mail

Hamish Praat Photo courtesy of The Nelson Mail

Kit Vining Photo courtesy of The Nelson Mail

Max Darling

NC Golfing Stars of

the Future

Connor Winter Handicap 3

Matthew Grimes Handicap 3

Tom Zohrab Handicap 3

David Zohrab Handicap 3

Joshua Simpson Handicap 6

Cameron Clark Handicap 6

Ollie Merritt Handicap 7

Zac Muir Football, Falcons National Champions

Kevin Obed Football, Falcons National Champions

Samuel Parker Football, Falcons National Champions

Harry Tod-Smith Football, Falcons National Champions

Matthew Tod-Smith Football, Falcons National Champions

Max Winterton Football, Falcons National Champions

David Maisey Football, Falcons National Champions

Callan Elliot Football, Falcons National Champions

Bowyne Blanchet NZ Sheilah Winn Shakespeare Music

Rigel Blanchet NZ Sheilah Winn Shakespeare Music

Kit Vining Underwater Hockey

Future Problem Solving

Josh Simpson Indoor Cricket

Cameron Taylor Poultry Show National Titles

Sean McShea Inline Hockey

Lewis Thorneycroft NZDFI Excellence Award

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Dear Old Boys This is my first year as President of Nelson College Old Boys' Association. I have been on the Executive for approximately 15 years and have worked alongside our last three presidents, Ian Lash, John Towns, and Rob McKegney. It is my intention to expand on their work and increase the regard of our organisation with our Old Boys.In general, it is my belief that each member of our association should have the ultimate goal of helping Nelson College at some time in their lives. You can ask Old Boys John Lines and David Robertson - they are two Old Boys that have committed their time and energies to the College and have found it to be rewarding.As a group we are looking for people with skills, or time, to help with the following functions. We would really appreciate your help to make these events a success. Forty Years on Reunion2016 - class of 1976 (date of finishing school)I would like 3 or 4 people (most likely from this era) to have a look through our database and have a ring around to get some traction to see if a year-group reunion could be organised for April 2016FunctionsEarlier this year we had a most enjoyable gathering of people at the Classic Motorcycle museum here in Nelson. In May we had a social gathering in Blenheim and also another in Motueka. Thanks to all those who came along. We are planning another local event in the New Year.If you are able to volunteer some time to assist us with planning our next function or have any ideas we'd value your input.First FridaysThese are a casual get-together for any Old Boys of any era and age at the Trailways bar on the 1st Friday of each month @ 5pm. There is always a representative from the Association there to welcome you!Can I finally say, congratulations to our Students and School's success this last year, and I look forward to the future growth of the Old Boys' Association.

Paul SturrockPresident

JG McKay Head Boy AwardOld Boy President Paul Sturrock (1980-84) presenting Head Boy Zac Muir with his $2000 cheque as recipient of the JG McKay Head Boy Award. This is awarded annually from the Old Boy's Association to Head Boy.

Check out Nelson College Old Boys worldwide with Linked in and FacebookOr contact us direct through our Old Boys Liasion Gina Fletcher

Postal: PO Box 202, Nelson 7040, New ZealandPhone: +64 03 548 3099Email: gina@nelsoncollege.school.nz

NCOBA Executive 2015President

Paul Sturrock (1980-84)

Secretary/Treasurer

Brett Mochan (1972-75)

Headmaster

Gary O'Shea

Executive

John Bethwaite (1957-61)

Paul Bromell (1981-86)

Campbell Ching (1969-73)

Kieran Cleary (staff)

Iain Graham (1969-73)

Tim Harley (1960-66)

Edward Kelling (1958-62)

David Kenning (1962-65)

John Krammer (1947-50)

Ian Lash (1954-59)

John Lines (1957-58)

Doug McKee (1956-60)

Jeremy Matthews (1969-73)

Mike Neale (1959-65)

Ted Priest (1957-60)

David Robertson (1956-61)

Scriptorium/Nelson College MuseumThe Scriptorium has enjoyed the visits of numerous Old Boys and/or families both from within NZ and abroad, all of whom have been most impressed. It has been a busy year also with requests for information regarding our Old Boys/staff, particularly in relation to WW1. The museum is now part of a Nelson/Tasman Regional Museums network, which enables us to gleen information and ideas on how we are best to care for our archives and exhibits, tape recordings, photographs, slides, glass plate slides, CDs books etc. The list goes on and on! A monumental THANK YOU to David Robertson (1956-61) who volunteers his time as Archivist/Museum Manager at the College - this is a very busy role and he is much valued. If anyone is able to offer volunteer support to David it would be much appreciated.Currently the Museum is open by request by either making an appointment through the College - Gina Fletcher, or David Robertson 027 7757872.

The Way We WereA box of unnamed photos and the name seen on a pair of shorts in this photo led to this interesting story from Bob Blair.

Unsung Hero Of 1975 Kikiwa Bus TragedyBrendan Gibbs was a very nice guy and a St Johns Ambulance Cadet who ended up being the hero of the Kikiwa bus tragedy on 28 February 1975. We had been on the school army cadet camp near Lake Rotoiti and were driving back through Kikiwa and were the first to come across the accident. A bus full of Golden Bay High School students had gone off a cliff. Everyone was injured (30) with one dead (her name Susan Sharland aged 16 years) and about four very seriously. I was head cadet and set about with the teachers forming our cadets into a sort of chain to help get people up the cliff, it was steep and the bus was quite a distance down. We even had the boys put some of their new bushcraft skills to use in making a stretcher. However, it was Brendan who was the only one who really knew First Aid and the way to deal with spinal injuries. He would have only been about 14 but he knew what to do. He checked out the worst cases and prioritised them. I remember there was one girl he spent a lot of time with as he assessed she had spinal injuries. We took her up the cliff strapped to the bus door so she was protected! I don't know if Brendan ever got recognised for his contribution that day as most of the aftermath focused on the victims and on the emergency services after the fact. I have no doubt Brendan was the hero of that day.The 1975 Nelsonian notes "...on the return journey the unit rendered assistance at a school bus accident near Kikiwa. It was here that the first aid procedures learnt at the camp proved their worth in the evacuation of stretchers cases. The severely injured were attended to by Brendan Gibbs whose first aid knowledge proved invaluable."

Amazing what memories a photo can conjure up.

1973 Cooper Cup winners, pictured L-R: Bob Blair (1969-75) Intermediate, Murray Dellow (1970-74) Senior and Brendan Gibbs (1972-76) Junior.

Brothers and Barnicoat boarders Tim (1964-68) and Jon Ashworth (1963-67) visited from Temuka and South Australia respectively. "We spent several hours visiting old haunts and trying to decipher what was what and what wasn't.. We had such a wonderful day."

Over The Edge: The crumpled wreckage of the school bus lies at the bottom of the hillside at Kikiwa, near St Arnaud.

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Queen's Birthday HonoursDr Barry Knight (1951-56) QSM for services to health.

"I have no doubt whatsoever that the values taught to me at Nelson College have illuminated my path throughout my career."

Edward Andrews (1961-62) QSM for community work. He has run the Nelson Men's Night Shelter for the past 21 years.

Williams BrothersSinger Lorde's favourite musician is Paul Williams (2006-10) No.1 music single in NZ in October went to Guy Williams (2001-05) feat Scribe for The Pigeon Song. Guy has been busy this year as a co-host on The Edge radio station and also as narrator for TV3 show Come Dine with Me.

Avery Family UpdateIn late September Doug Avery (1968-1971, Barnicoat) represented New Zealand at the World Farmers Global Research Alliance Study Tour - on Greenhouse Gas Mitigation in Argentina. In 2013 he won the Landcorp Agricultural Communicator of the Year. Beside still farming in Grassmere with oldest son Fraser (1993-1997, Barnicoat) - now General Manager, Doug runs a company called Resilient Farmer which aims to build emotional, financial and environmental resilience in farming people and systems both in New Zealand and Australia. So far this year he has spoken to 5000 people at 50 events around NZ and Australia.Youngest son Richard (1999-2003, Barnicoat) is a Grain Broker in Western Australia and runs ultrathons. He recently ran a track ultrathon achieving 176 kms in 24 hrs at Bunbury, WA .

1 New Zealand Motocross Champion - congratulations to Bryan Heaphy (1987-90) who recently took out his fourth consecutive title at the New Zealand veterans motocross championships in Taranaki in the 40-44 men's class. Note he hasn't lost a race in the last three years!

2 Epic blade journey made into web travel series 'Blade NZ: New Zealand, 8 wheels at a time' produced by Matt Earle (2000-04) and Josh Hall who used in-line skates to travel through New Zealand from Cape Reinga to Bluff in 2014. http://webserieschannel.co.nz/webseries/blade-nz/ Check out the preview - it looks fantastic - a character-driven comedy! Photo shows Matt, who was so committed to wearing his skates that he kept them on for a bungy jump.

3 Congratulations to Ed Porter (1983-84, Fell) who recently married his beautiful bride Anna des Tombe (now Porter!) shown with his brothers/fellow Old Boys Steve Porter (1990-94, Fell), Dave Porter (1984-86, Fell), Mum and also in attendance was Old Boy Paul Hay (1981-85, Fell).

4 Steve Whittington (1980-83) with works for his exhibition - carpet layer by day and artist at night - check out FloorArtz for his great carpet art designs.

5 At 96 years of age Trevor Page (1933-36) gets up at 6am 5 days a week to walk the great Greenmeadows hill in Napier called Sugarloaf. "I'm not sure how far that is - but it's a bloody long way".

6 SNAP! Old Boys and Kids from Seddon L-R: Stu Campbell (1991-93, Barnicoat) with Murdoch and Ben; Fraser Avery (1993-97, Barnicoat) with Oliver and Quinn; Greg Hammond (1991-95, Fell) with Rupert and Maisie; Grant Allan (1994-2000, Rutherford) with Toby.

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Good SportsBasketballMika Vukona (2000) continues to impress with the BreakersFinn Delany (2009-13) joining Breakers as a Development PlayerMike Fitchett (1996-2000) NZ U17 Head CoachAli Granger (2005-09) awarded Young Player of the Year, People's Choice for theMike Pero Nelson Giants.

BodyBuildingJohn Pyers (2003-07) won the Class WFF Athletic Class 3 and overall men's award at the Top of the South Champs.

RowingRower Olly Stephens (2009-14, Fell) selected for the Pathway to Podium programme after convincing his national sports body that he has the potential to do well internationally.

Underwater HockeyNZ U19 coach Warwick King helped lead the NZ U19 Mens Underwater hockey to No 1 in the World at the world championships in Spain.

Olympic Glory

NZ Men's Eights Rowing Brook Robertson (2005-11)

Brook recently returned from Europe where he competed in the NZ Men's 8 Rowing team. The kiwi men's eight were unlucky to finish fourth in a photo finish, but their spot is now secured for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. They are the first kiwi men's eight to qualify since 1984 and Brook hopes to secure his place in this team for Rio 2016.

Athletics 1500 metres - Julian Matthews (2002-06)

Julian, who last year was a Commonwealth Games 1500m finalist, ran his first outdoor sub-four minute mile in early June at the Adrian Martinez Classic in Concord, Massachusetts. He also went on to win the elite men's section of the City of London Mile race on the other side of the world - in a course record of 4:03.40! We hope to hear Julian's name when Olympic selections are made.

To follow Julian's Journey visit http://www.julianmatthewsathlete.com/#home

He would appreciate your support.

2016 50 year reunion of 1966 NC 1st XI is being held on the shores of Lake Rotoiti February 2016. They are still looking for Jerome Ellis and Ewan Spence and if anyone knows their whereabouts can they please contact Organiser Max Hughes maxhughes@xtra.co.nz

Dr Andrew C Wilson PhD (1980-84), is working at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in Boulder, Colorado, USA as a research physicist. Before that he was Associate Professor of Physics at Otago University.Jack Saxon (1993-97) appointed Principal of Kaitaia College earlier this year.Sam Drew (2003-07) is one of a team of research chemists in Canberra who have discovered a new way of manufacturing natural chemicals, in a breakthrough that could lead to easier and cheaper ways to mass-produce rare drugs. Sam is in the final year of his PhD studies. He has been living in Australia for three years after studying at the University of Canterbury. After completing his PhD, Sam hopes to secure a postdoctoral fellowship to do research in the United States for the next year or two.Congratulations to class of 2014 graduates of Mechanical Engineer Honours Programme - University of Canterbury Oscar Barkle (2006-10) and Douglas Hilson (2004-10) who graduated in April. Last year as part of the final year programme, they completed cutting-edge research and development projects, sponsored by some of New Zealand's most interesting companies. Script Writer Awards NZ 2015 Winner Best Feature Film Script went to Jason Howden (1992-94) for his indie horror/heavy metal film Deathgasm.

Old Boy ReunionsA group from the graduating class of 1975 met and had a few drinks and told a few "lies at Bobs" place back in May during a visit from a classmate who lives in London. In attendance were: Bob Blair (Christchurch), Stephen Brinkhurst (Christchurch), Tony Simpson (Governors Bay), Richard Poff (Christchurch), Simon Read (Wellington), Russell Deyell (London), Kris Yee (Christchurch), and Russell Carter (Auckland).

1965 First XV Reunion held in Wellington - in attendance were Roger Gibbons, Max Hughes, Russell Jeffs, David Kershaw, Chris Morris, Paul Stigley, Kevin Thomason, David Weston, Trevor Whiteman, Alex Drummond

This get-together of Nelson College pupils took place in the middle of September in Canada at the wedding of Vickie and Paul Hotte's daughter. None of the group had seen each other for decades - Prof Barrie Frost (1953-56), Dr Doug Craig (1953-57) and Paul Hotte (1954-58). All three of the guys tended to recall the same stories with almost the same intensity, hence the wives were rolling their eyes often, having heard the stories before!

Rod Haines (1956-60) along with his wife Leonie, has written an e-book called Armless Not Brainless about his life without arms. As he says in the book's prologue: "My story is to tell you that in spite of living my life without having arms, there's always been a way to hug my wife and kids, have big jobs, drive my car and boats and help many show their strength of character and drive over the speed bumps in the road of life."Canaan Balck (2004-08) won the Nelson Young Fruit Grower 2015 competition, and went on to be Runner-Up in the National Young Fruit Grower competition. He was guest speaker at Old Mans Supper held in October.Industrial designer Hamish McIntosh (2005-09) develops a 3D printed skin and anatomy for medical training.Cataldo Miccio (2006-10) awarded CCNZ Telco Agent of the Year in Dec 2014 and Rhythm and Vines Music Festival Host Dec 2014.2015 Sports Scholar Lincoln University - Jesse Forsyth (2013-14, Barnicoat) - Hockey Dick Wenzel (1955-59) received a Tasman Outstanding Community Service Award for his involvement with Golden Bay Orchestra, the Golden Bay High School Board, Wrinklies Express and numerous other clubs and committees. Young Maori leader Waiaio Nga Morehu Elkington (2013) was the 2015 recipient for the TUIA mayoral mentoring scheme for Maori youth, with Te Tai Tonga MP Rino Tirikatene offering his guidance as well.20th anniversary of the Cave Creek disaster on 28 April, when Evan Stuart (1990-94) was tragically killed and Stephen Hannen (1990-94) was paralysed. Evan's ashes are buried at Cable Bay overlooking the place he grew up.Kevin Shea (1965-67) recently retired after 43 years in the Nelson fire service.John Mitchell (1954-58) and his wife Hilary have completed a decade-long publishing cycle with the fourth and final volume in their series Te Tau Ihu O Te Waka, a history of Maori in Nelson and Marlborough. John had kindly donated the entire series to the Scriptorium.Bill Hursthouse (1928-31) our Oldest Old Boy @ 101 years of age living in Auckland.Dr Michael Johnston (1955-59) Vice-President Australasia and Oceania INHIGEO (International Commission on the History of Geological Sciences) Board.Dominic Trewavas (2008-2012) featured in the Victoria University 2016 Faculty of Architecture & Design handbook he is doing a Bachelor of Architectural Studies.Zac Forbes (2002-06) awarded second place for the Upper South Island Region's Master Builders Carters 2015 Apprentice of the Year. Zac works for Craig Finnie Building.

Out and About in BriefMusicians Dan Rainey (1999-2003) and Joe McElhinney's (1999-2003) teenage years playing jazz and rock gigs in Nelson has led them to live out their musical ambitions in London. Dan works as a DJ all over London and as a Promotions Manager for one of the city's biggest clubs, Proud in Camden. Over the last two years collaborating in London Joe and Dan have been asked to write a song for an upcoming Guy Ritchie film. The song was on a short-list to be used, but the chance to do it had led to other opportunities, including forming an 8-piece band and recording an EP.Luke Epapara (1995-99) aka the Kurnel MC manages a hardware store in a small English town by day and by night he is at his small home studio laying down lyrics and collaborating with international artists. He lives in the UK with his wife and two children.

Rugby

Photo courtesy of The Nelson Mail

CricketJosh Clarkson (2012-14, Barnicoat) made his first class debut for Central Districts and is shown receiving his cap from Black Cap Ross Taylor.Josh is the first old boy to have played first class cricket since Gavin McRae (1978-82, Rutherford)- 1993 Central Districts. In non-cricket language: First class cricket is playing four day cricket for one of six teams (Auckland, Northern Districts, Central Districts, Wellington, Canterbury and Otago). The step up from first class cricket is playing for New Zealand.

U20 Rugby World Cup ChampionCongratulations go to Mitchell Hunt (2009-13) who was part of the New Zealand U20 Junior All Blacks who won the U20 Rugby World Cup final against England - World Champions!

Rugby World Cup 2015Wyatt Crockett (1994-2000) All Black No1 and World Cup Champion Tabai Matson 1985-86) Assistant Coach Fiji Jared Payne (1999) Ireland No 13Sakaria Taulafo (2002) Samoa No 3

NZ Barbarians - Mitchell Drummond (2010-12)

Ben May selected for Maori All BlacksTasman Mako Robbie Malneek (2000-01) became the first Tasman player to achieve 100 games for his province.

2015 Franchise Selections: Auckland Blues : Sam Prattley (2003-07), Mitchell Hunt (2009-13)Chiefs Tevita Koloamatangi (2006) James Lowe (2006- 10), Tom Marshall (2004-08) Hurricanes James Marshall (2002-06), Ben May (1996-99)Crusaders Mitchell Drummond (2010-12), David Havili (2012), Billy Guyton (2008), Wyatt Crockett (1994-2000)Western Force Mitchell Scott (2005-09)Brumbies Ita Vaea (2006-07)Stade Francais Sakaria Taulafo (2002) Agen Sione Tau (2007-08)Toyota Andrew Goodman (1996-2000), Sione Vatuvei (1999-2001)

Ulster Jarrod Payne (1999)

Note : Tom Marshall has since left NZ and joined Gloucester Rugby in the UK.

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Garfield's Bay - Marlborough SoundsGarfield's Bay is a picture perfect little Bay tucked away in a private location in the Marlborough Sounds. While researching information on Garfield for a school assembly this interesting, and moving story, came from ex Nelson College teacher Norman Wilkins (1974-79) Garfield Cornelius Jessop attended Nelson College 1909-11. "He was greatly under age and far too small for requirements, but had more than the requisite "heart". By sheer insistence he secured a place with the Main Body as orderly to Major Nutford of the Otago Mounted Rifles. He was 17 years old. He took part in the first landing at Gallipoli and remained on the Peninsula until 27 August 1915, when he was killed in action.Garfield had changed his birth certificate from 1897 to 1894 so he would be old enough to enlist.Garfield had a nephew named after him born on 25 April 1918. He was Garfield David Black. Garfield Black had a letter from his uncle written from Egypt before going to Gallipoli - it was a beautifully written and most expressive letter written to Garfield Jessop's sister, in which he expressed very movingly that if he should die then they would know he had done his duty.Norman and his wife Linda knew Garfield Black and his wife Nancy well. They lived all their lives in North West Bay in Pelorus Sound. On Garfield Black's 80th birthday (25-4-1998) a ceremony was held to name the Wilkins little bay in North West Bay 'Garfield's Bay' after both Garfields. A recent memorial was held for both men on ANZAC Day 2015 at the bay.

Te Papa WW1 ExhibitionA large scale model of former Nelson College teacher Sergeant Cecil Malthus in the Te Papa World War 1 exhibition - Gallipoli: The scale of our war. Cecil was born in Timaru as the youngest of 12 children and studied in Christchurch before moving to Nelson to teach. When he departed New Zealand for war he left his partner Hazel Watters, who was a teacher at NCG.He was invalided home after losing toes on his right foot in an explosion while he was fighting at the Somme in 1916. He married Watters in 1918 and together they went on to have five children and 24 grandchildren.The model of Malthus, detailed down to the hair on his arm, took 3400 hours of work to complete. The model stands next to an interactive screen, which includes diary entries written by Malthus and photos.

We Will Remember Them In the Forces

"In this simple event we are paying honour to two men who should

not be forgotten." Peter Cox (1961-65) has recently written a book entitled Desert War: The Battle of Sidi Rezegh. The New Zealand Division played a major role in this relatively unknown Eighth Army campaign, fought in Libya in late 1941. More New Zealand soldiers were killed or taken prisoner in it than in any other campaign fought by 'the Div' during the war. The book is a comprehensive account of the battle, with the New Zealand Listener reviewer writing that 'he succeeds in transforming a single place name into a vivid part of New Zealand history'.This battle was also a significant event in the College's war history; at least 15 Old Boys lost their lives, many were wounded or captured, and some of them received decorations. While the stories of several of these men, or the incidents where they were in action are included in this book or his earlier book Good Luck To All The Lads, Peter is currently writing a paper to record the Sidi Rezegh action of old boys, particularly those who lost their lives. Anyone wanting more information or who is able to contribute material can contact Peter at info@sidirezegh.co.nzThe paper will be on his website www.sidirezegh.co.nz

Navy Commanding Officer - HMNZS Otago Lieutenant Commander Andrew Sorensen RNZN (1994-98) assumed command of HMNZS OTAGO in a ceremony alongside at Devonport Naval Base on Friday 28 August. The ceremony was presided over by the Chief of Navy RADM Jack Steer and attended by senior officers, OTAGO Ship's Company and family and friends of the incoming and outgoing Cos, including former Nelson College Old Boys and brothers Paul (1996-2000) and Mark (2000-04) and former NC Headmaster and Old Boy Salvi and Trish Gargiulo. Lieutenant Commander Sorensen and his wife Nadia live in Takapuna, with their two young boys. Andrew hopes to visit the College early next year.

Army -Commander Joint Forces New Zealand

Major General Timothy Gall (1975-78), BA, MBA, MA (Strat Studies), fadc, psc (UK) Guest speaker at the 2015 College ANZAC Service Major General Tim Gall held his audience captive with a moving speech. Maj Gen Gall joined the Army in 1978, undertook initial officer training in Australia at the Royal Military College, Duntroon, and graduated into the Royal New Zealand Corps of Transport in 1982. During his career he has held a wide range of regimental, command and staff appointments, served in five operational deployments (in Antarctica, two in the Middle East and two in Bougainville), and in 2004, completed a Master of Arts degree at the Australian College. Tim was promoted to his current rank and assumed the role of Commander Joint Forces New Zealand on 31 March 2014.

Cross country runner Peter Meffan (2004-08) was selected to represent NZ at the first Gallipoli Games held in Turkey on Anzac Day this year. His great-great-great uncle was Colonel Cyrprian Bridge Brereton (1890-91), whose book, originally published in 1926, Tales of Three Campaigns was republished by the Nelson Provincial Museum to mark the 100th anniversary since the initial Anzac landing at Gallipoli in 1915. It was launched at Nelson College.

Charlie Norton (2009-13) won a trip to Gallipoli for the 100th commemorations this year after winning a social media competition. He is studying towards a bachelor of engineering with honours at the University of Auckland. He is also the president of the Engineers without Borders Auckland Students Chapter for 2015.

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*KIDSON Brian (1946-50) 20 September aged 83 years. “His four children spoke of their father’s hard work, wisdom, tenacity and toughness, and of his unflagging support and great love for each of them, and for life.”

The Nelson College Trust Foundation (NCTF) was established in 1978 to grow and manage an Endowment Fund. The Trust aims to ensure the long term sustainability of the College and distribute income to the College that is used to provide students facilities and opportunities that they would not get by relying on state funding.

Current trustees are:

Chairman (Independent) Judge Tony Zohrab

Headmaster Gary O'Shea

College Board of Trustees Dennis Christian and Gaye Vining

Old Boys' Association Colin Gibbons and Doug McKee

Parent Teacher Association Pam Ewan and Sandra Heney

College Staff Tim Tucker

The Nelson College Trust Foundation

2015 has been a busy year for Old Boys who have been working voluntary around the college. Early in the year the Scriptorium had a fresh coat of paint, with then Old Boys' president Rob McKegney (1966-70) undertaking the huge job of overseeing the refurbishment. Thanks to Gibbons Construction for the Scaffolding and Rob for his time and expense.

An exciting discovery was made behind a wooden box section - the original College crest! Old boy Chris Harvey refurbished and we installed a protective Perspex covering. Also feature lighting has been added and when lit up it looks fantastic!

Later in the year a small, but enthusiastic, group spent many weeks toiling on the Lamb Environment Centre, returning it, once again, to a place of pride and production. I would like to thank Yr 12 Toby Wilson, Fulton Hogan guys, Sylvia, Lou and my Old Boy buddies Tunny Gill (1956-59), Bob Sturrock (1949-50) and David Robertson (156-61) for their help and guidance. I am sure Peterís family would be so thrilled with how it is looking.

If any Old Boy would like to join our merry crew please get in touch - we always have projects on the go, yes we work hard but we have fun also.

John Lines (1957-58)

"Working with Old Boys, Supporters, Sponsors and Donors is really rewarding and to all, thank you. Community Relations is about building friendships and good business relationships. What comes from that is secondary."

OBITUARIES There are so many interesting stories to tell with each and every one of these Old Boys that have passed. Please refer to the *Obituary section http://www.nelsoncollege.school.nz/obituaries of the Nelson College website for further full obituaries.

2013Timothy William Shand (1964-67, Fell) tragically lost in a car accident 18 February, please click here to see a moving tribute Video to Tim, who along with his wife Raewyn and their 10 children are the 3rd and 4th generations of the family to live at Port Ligar. http://www.stuff.co.nz/marlborough-express/news/8329048/Father-dies-in-Sounds

2014CAMPEN Neil (1939-43) 6 June

GILCHRIST Leo Daniel (1940-41) 22 September aged 88

HOULT Michael James (Kevin) (1942-45) 7 AugustM A R S H A L L N a n c y Susann (NC Secretary/Headmaster Secretary 1974-90) 19 November aged 85 years.

POUND Pau l Tre f f rey (1950-54, Fell ) 31 August

W H I T E H E A D B r i a n J (1946-50) 2 February

* W I L L S J o h n R o b e r t Massy (1948 -52) passed away peacefully in his home at Trelinnoe on 16 November aged 79. WILSON Sir Tay (Tennant Edward Wilson) 26 October

2015B O W A T E R D e r r o l Raymond (1953 -54) 11 October

BOYD Robert Stewart MA (Staff 1961-73) 27 February, Nelson. Teacher of Geography and Social Studies. Bob was largely ins trumenta l in the establishment of Mataki Lodge and was master-in-charge of it in its early years. He was also CO of the school cadet corps, coach of the First cricket XI and housemaster of Fell House.

BROWN Neill Robertson (NC staff - PE 1977-95) 16 October aged 79 years.

*DINE Dav id Dorreen (194 4 - 4 8) p a s se d aw ay peacefully surrounded by his loving family in Hawkes Bay on 20 August, aged 84 years. "His Passing was a big shock and I will miss him and the chats we used to have when we visited each other." Jim Dine (1941-43)

DODSON Henry (Cecil) (1927-35) 14 Februar y in England aged 96. Cecil loved his time at college, returning from England in his 80's to attend the 150th Jubilee. He was the last of his generation.

F A L C O N E R J o h n Alexander (1946-50) 15 March in Nelson.

FREETH Douglas (Allan) (193 8 - 39) p a s s e d aw ay peacefully at home on 1 April in his 91st year.

G A R G I U LO G i u s e p p e (Joe) (1943-45) passed away peacefully 1 July, Nelson "Dad, Joe, was a true gentleman that loved and respected all those around him". GEARY Brian (John) (1952-56) on 2 February

* I N G R A M S i r J o h n H e n d e r s o n (193 5 - 4 2 , Chaytor) passed away on 1 April aged 90 years. Sir John was a very vocal and passionate supporter of the College, with Headmas ter Gar y OíShea asked to give a tribute at his funeral. Mr O'Shea said that on a personal level he will always value and ref lec t on Johnís wisdom and sense of humour and h is adv ice was a lways succinct, positive and honest. He was a man who cared deeply about the education of our boys and cherished those va lues so apt ly put in our College motto. Pietas Probitas et Sapientia

KEELING Alan Hubert (1931-33) 24 July aged 98 years.

MCCORMICK Dr Peter ( F R C O G ) (1951-55 ) 2 3 October

*MCDOUGALL Stu (Staff 1973 -1976, 1985 -2013) passed away on 18 January aged 64. Fittingly his funeral was held in the Nelson College Assembly Hal l. As a long-serving outdoor education and maths teacher Stu left a legacy of genuine empathy and care for students, as a teacher who never gave up on boys, either in the classroom or in the hills. He was a wonderful man, who led a rich life, and remains sadly

Old Boys Giving a Handmissed by his family, friends, ex students and colleagues.

* M C K E N Z I E S c o b i e Jackson (Staf f 1949-89) passed away on 11 April aged 88 years. A much loved and respected teacher, rugby coach, colleague and friend. "The loss of a special par t of Nelson College over a long time".

MCLAREN Dr Peter Lee (1942-45) October aged 87 in Australia. MANDEL Paul Edward (1954-57) 28 July aged 75 years

N E W T O N A n n e s l e y D'Arcy (1936-39) 1 May.

*ROSE Ben Charles (2000-06) 29 October aged 27 years - tragically in a car accident in the Coromandel. Ben "left an imprint on many peopleís lives".

R O O K E C h r i s t o p h e r C h a r l e s K i r s h aw ( N C Assistant Master 1959-63) 26 July aged 93 years.

RUFFELL Rodney Brian (1943-45) 11 January aged 85. Brian bequested $1000 to Nelson College in his will.

SMITH Ross Wyndham (1942 - 4 4) p eace f u l l y a t Havelock Nor th on 15 July aged89 years.

*STAC E Ian Ormonde (1926-32) held the status of Nelson College's Oldest Old Boy before he passed away peacefully at Trentham on 22 August aged 101 years. While at College Ian was immersed in college life being Head Prefect in 1932 and the f irst head of Barnicoat House in 1931. He was also a member of the first XV, f irst X1 and The Weekly Press shooting team that won the inter-school competition in 1931. Ian later went on to use his engineering and business sk i l l s to become a leading figure with General Motors in Wellington for more than 30 years. Away from work he was devoted to his wife Margaret, to whom he was marr ied for 70 years, and family-sons John (1962-66, Barnicoat); Dr Nigel (1963-67, Barnicoat) and daughter Jane. He was a very proud Old Boy.

U N S WO R T H G r a e m e Paterson (1951-53) 2 July in his 80th year

*WILKENS Mark ìWilkieî (19 7 2 -76) p a s s e d a w ay suddenly, playing the spor t he loved, aged 55 years on 1 August. Wilkie was a longtime hockey coach and p l aye r "He was just a good bugger, he would do any thing and everything for anyone".

Thank you to Old Boys, and friends of Nelson College who have contributed to the Krammer Fund in support of boys' participation in sport and to the following who have made contributions or who are sole-funding significant projects -these include:

• Matakitaki Lodge - upgrades and equipment (funded by the Christchurch OBA branch and Owen bequest)

• Junior Elite Football Academy (funded by Sir Peter Vela - 1963-67)

• Support for gifted athletes and for needy boys to assist them in being able to participate in sport (funded by John Krammer NCOB - Krammer Sports Fund, and by the Christchurch OBA branch)

• The Old Boys who have contributed a total of $13,500 towards restoration of the College Organ (the Trust Foundation has contributed a further $16,000). The organ will be fully restored in time for the start of the 2016 school year.

• The College's Whare has had over $20,000 of work done to complete its joinery and storage needs. We now look forward to the completion of the carved facade. We have engaged the services of a master-carver from Rotorua now that we have sourced the required Totara from the West Coast.

• The trust continues to seek donations and bequests to grow the fund and support the College in its endeavours by providing improved facilities and further opportunities to benefit the boys. Refer to the College website for further details on how you can support the trust or contact the Trust Foundation secretary Gina Fletcher at gina@nelsoncollege.school.nz or phone (03) 548 3099.

John Lines and Bob Sturrock

Mark Vinsen Director of Community Relations Business Office

Ian Stace at School

Ian Stace in his Later Years

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The journey began in Wellington, leaving on the 29th of January, we wouldn't touch ground again for six weeks. It took a week of non-stop traveling south to reach the Balleny Islands and the Ross Sea which we then explored intensely taking measurements of the environment and ecosystem. We had special sonar buoys that we used to listen to blue whales, the largest animal ever to live on planet earth! More than 40,000 blue whale calls were recorded. These enabled us to track individual whale locations and get a unique photo identification for each whale. We successfully identified 53 blue whales in total. This was amazing work to be a part of as blue whales numbers dropped to just a few hundred during World War II and little is known about their migration or behaviour. It is now estimated numbers are slowly recovering into the thousands.

AntarcticAdventure

Blake, left, and Zac Penman.

My good friend Zac Penman and I were the youngest onboard and helped out with every discipline. Our jobs ranged from extensive lab work on primary production and nutrients, to tagging and releasing Antarctic toothfish and identifying blue whales. We saw our first iceberg at 62 degrees South and saw them constantly for the next four weeks as the sea ice extent was greater than usual for February. We had an ice pilot onboard to track sea ice movement and forecast if ice would block our path into Terra Nova Bay. We also identified 111 marine species in our 40 trawls and sighted countless seabirds and hundreds of whales!We travelled nearly 15,000 km and got as far south as 74.78 degrees. During this amazing journey the isolation and uniqueness of the Ross sea was very apparent. It really put into perspective how big the oceans are, but also how much life there is and why this place is so worth protecting.

Blake Hornblow (2009-13) is currently studying Marine Science at the University of Otago. This year he was lucky enough to be selected as a Sir Peter Blake Trust Youth Science Ambassador, and chosen to be on NIWA’s research vessel the Tangaroa. Blake spent six weeks of the summer travelling to the Ross Sea and Antarctica.

“This was a dream come true, I still can't believe it

happened! “

My favourite day onboard was when we first sighted Antarctica in Terra Nova Bay (pictured). The clouds rolled back and the breathtaking Antarctic continent was in front of us. It was truly an unreal experience. We were in the bay to deploy a moored echosounder to study the winter spawning movements of Antarctic silverfish.