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Trust Board Chair, David HealdFor St Peter’s Cambridge, 2016 is a significant year. We not only celebrate the appointment of our new principal Dale Burden, we celebrated the school’s 80th birthday in February.

As the Trust Board Chair, this serves to remind me of the importance of the custodial role the Trust Board plays in maintaining and growing opportunities for our students of today and tomorrow. We have set high standards at St Peter’s across the depth and breadth of academic, cultural and sporting arenas, as we constantly focus on delivering a world class education and experience here at St Peter’s in all regards.

The Trust Board is innovative in its approach to growing the school and developing facilities, and recognises the importance of partnerships and community relationships in moving forward. We will continue to build our partnerships and realise the opportunities that these bring not only, and most importantly, to the students of St Peter’s, but also to our region.

The Trust Board is incredibly excited to be working with Dale as St Peter’s moves into a phase of advancement and improvement as we progress the vision, strategy and direction for the future.

As we look forward, there are exciting times ahead for St Peter’s Cambridge.

Principal’s Note 2

Tikanga 3

Our Anglican Values 3

We are St Peter’s - Staff Appointments 4

Head Students 5

Dale Burden’s Journey 6

Academic Success Celebrated 8

Teaching and Learning 10

Sarah Hay Science Award 11

St Peter’s Rocket Club Reaches New Heights 11

St Peter’s Business and Entrepreneurial Centre 12

All About the International Baccalaureate 14

Why We Chose St Peter’s 16

International Students 18

Homestay - Hosting a St Peter’s Student 20

Reflections Year 7 and 8 21

Our Preppies 22

Year 7 and 8 Camps 24

Boarding Life 28

Spirit Week 30

Summer Sports Roundup 32

House Walk 35

Swimming Championships 35

Rowing 36

Athletic Championships 38

Cycling Academy 40

Golf Academy 40

Outdoor Education 41

New Sports Academies 2017 42

St Peter’s 2016 Production 44

New Zealand Dance Company 45

2015/16 Graduands 46

Owl Farm 48

A Firm Foundation 51

Parents’ Association 51

An Eye on Alumni 52

2 Growing Great People

Dale Burden

Principal’s noteJust over one year ago my appointment as Principal was announced. Since that time it has been an interesting experience and some good learning has taken place. Last year I was fortunate enough that the Trust Board, in their wisdom, made sure that I had a thorough induction into the inner workings of St Peter’s Cambridge. I would like to thank the previous Principal Steve Robb for his time and effort to ensure that there was a relatively seamless transition.

The transition time when a Principal leaves and another arrives is always a very important time in the life of a school. I have appreciated the fact that I have been allowed the freedom and given the support to find my way. I have enjoyed getting to know staff and students.

Coming from leading New Zealand’s second largest school of 2700 students and 200 teachers in the heart of Auckland, to St Peter’s has been a change for me. I’m really loving it! I’m enjoying seeing more cows than cars, and seeing the same student more than once a week is also refreshing. While 10 years as a Principal has given me the experience to see what needs to change and what needs to stay the same, very quickly, it has also given me the wisdom to know that while change is important in a school, timing and method are just as important.

My overwhelming impression here is of the outstanding people; staff, students, parents, Alumni and Trust Board. While I’m impressed with the facilities, I have always valued people more than buildings and firmly believe

that it’s the teachers that make a real difference in the lives of children not where they teach. A great teacher can engage students and teach anywhere. I have been impressed with our staff here. They are all committed to the school and to achieving the best possible outcomes for each student. The staff commitment to the “holistic approach” is also critical. All of the co-curricular activities would not be possible without their support and leadership.

I have enjoyed the sense of community that having 45% of the students and a large number of adults living on site brings. The focus around the dining hall and the Chapel brings a feel of a village to the living experience here. It is well worth mentioning that although day students don’t actually live here, many of them spend so much time here engaged in the many activities that they only really go offsite to sleep.

The active role that parents and Alumni play in the life of the school has also been really pleasing to observe. The committees that they have formed and their activities all reflect a willingness to give of themselves in the service of our school.

Our students are so willing to try and do the right thing. I have enjoyed the honesty and the way that they have

conducted themselves to date. They are very polite and compliant. What I hope to encourage over the years is a greater sense of ownership in their school by them. I hope that they can feel that they are able to have a greater input into the direction of their school and be able to give constructive and meaningful feedback on all aspects of their school experience.

The Trust Board has a great vision for our school. That is to ensure that every student at St Peter’s Cambridge has a world class educational experience. We want St Peter’s to be the best in the world. An ambitious yet very achievable goal. This is what made me excited enough to leave Auckland and come here. I am still excited to be here and lead us towards this goal. I am absolutely loving every day. My thanks to all of the school community that have helped in numerous ways to allow Yevette, Zoe and I to settle into The St Peter’s family. Onwards and upwards.

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Tikanga

Our anglican valuesWITH REVEREND DR DEBORAH WILSON

Eighty years ago this February, our founder established St Peter’s Cambridge as an Anglican school: providing holistic education - for body, mind and spirit. We are a ‘Special Character’ school.

Our students enjoy a unique connection, not only with others from 45 similar schools throughout our province, but also with similar schools and communities across every continent in the world. Our students make friends and develop networks that will sustain them through the rest of their lives.

Through our chaplaincy and religious studies, we provide an environment where our students can begin to explore and experience spirituality, which is a powerful, transcendent source of meaning. Finally, an increasingly pluralistic society requires our students to develop an informed understanding and respect for those of different beliefs and practices.

We also focus on providing opportunities for our students who do not already belong to another religion to explore their own response to Christianity and their own relationship with God. Perhaps you or your child might wish to explore the possibility of baptism or confirmation. It is always a great privilege to prepare students and their families for baptism and confirmation here in our beautiful Chapel.

Many families join in our annual service of All Souls in November when we remember loved ones who we have lost and light candles in our Chapel here. Christmas and Easter are also times in our community celebration to which all are invited. Rooted in tradition, empowered with meaning and inspired by hope: St Peter’s Cambridge is indeed special.

Throughout 2015 and this year, the St Peter’s cultural group (kapa haka rōpu) have been active in supporting the school in events and on many occasions maintaining local lore (kawa), traditions (tikanga) and values (wāriua) as part of a school learning programme. On 29 May 2015 the appointment of the sixth school Principal, Mr Dale Burden, was announced, and preparations were made for his welcome (pōwhiri).

The participation in this special event held on 29 January can only enhance the learning of our St Peter’s community, and I would like to acknowledge everyone who supported us. It was an outstanding team effort.

Ehara taku toa, he takitahi, he toa takitini.

My success should not be bestowed onto me alone, as it was not individual success but success of a collective. Said humbly when acknowledged.

Carlson Karehana WirihanaKaiwhakahaere (Te Aho O Te Kura Pounamu)


Oliver Fox, Religious EducationI thoroughly enjoy opening new worlds and world views to students and helping them to better understand religious beliefs, familiar and unfamiliar. I am looking forward to contributing to a great school environment.

we are st peter’s STAFF APPOINTMENTS

Claire Pollock, National Student Recruitment ManagerI come to St Peter’s from five years at Bartercard where I was a senior business developer. The greatest passion in my work life is meeting, building lasting relationships with and helping to add value to the lives of the people I encounter.

Linda Hall, Matron, Riddet HouseI was born in Cape Town, and I left a variety of jobs to undertake my role as matron. I get great satisfaction seeing students become educated, independent young adults.

Liza Steverson, Prep SchoolI strive to motivate students to do their very best, extend their personal limits and instil in them the same love of learning I have. I’m looking forward to an exciting year working alongside the many amazing staff and students we have here.

Barbara Nicholsen, Prep SchoolI am excited to be back teaching in the Year 7 and 8 (Prep) school this year. I am looking forward to being part of a fantastic learning community where teachers and students are challenged to be the best that they can be.

Paddy Burrell, MathematicsI appreciate building respectful and enjoyable relationships with students and being involved in extracurricular activities. I am looking forward to the opportunities for advancement of my career and my enjoyment of student success.

Adrian Welsh, JapaneseMy greatest passion in working with young people is being able to share in students’ learning opportunities and experiences. I am looking forward to helping contribute to the St Peter’s key values of wisdom, knowledge, and body, mind and spirit.

Stephanie Vervoort, PE and HealthMy greatest passion in working with young people is the energy they bring to the classroom/sports field and witnessing their skills and personalities develop over time. I enjoy seeing students improve through hard work and develop as individuals through their learning.

Sue Marshall, Enhanced LearningFor the last four years I worked as a resource teacher learning and behaviour (RTLB) practice leader in the wider Hamilton City region, supporting a team of 36 RTLB. I am thrilled to be at St Peter’s.


The year took off at full speed.

From Athletics Day to the relatively new Spirit Week, the first term has certainly lived up to the challenges and moments of my previous four years at this fantastic school.

Seeing everyone getting into the spirit of doing their best for their house was truly inspiring, making it a superb end to Spirit Week and start to the year.

I look forward to continue working alongside Oliver, Rebecca, Jacob and the rest of the superb exec team to make 2016 a memorable year for all.

Georgia GrenfellDEPUTY HEAD GIRL

It is an honour to be in the position I am in leading the school with Rebecca. For me the year began with a bang, as straight away I was back at school, giving new parents my experience about what this school has done for me over the past four years and to reassure all the new students all would be fine.

Walking around school has given me the confidence in the new role as all students from Years 7-13 are coming up and saying “Hi”. It is pretty special knowing that I am able to influence and lead students in the right direction.

Without my fellow exec support who tell me to be on time for a meeting or outline important messages, the journey so far would have been a challenging one.

For the terms to come, I am looking forward to an exciting and enjoyable year to follow.

Jacob NorrisHEAD BOY

The year is well under way here at St Peter’s, with Term 2 nearly over. The second year of the IB Diploma, cultural groups and the role of Head Girl mean that there is never a dull moment for me.

As there’s nothing like being thrown in the deep end, we together organised Spirit Week which took place in Week 5. This was heaps of fun – and a steep learning curve – for all of us, as we hope it was for all students too.

Overall, Term 2 has been exciting, fun-filled and busy, adjectives I hope can be applied to the terms to come as well!

All the best for the rest of the year.

Rebecca GoodmanHEAD GIRL

The start to the year and school has been busy for all of us, juggling all sorts of commitments.

This is why the extra hands and minds of the student executive are so appreciated.

Spirit Week was the first test placed in front of the student exec. Very quickly we got stuck into planning and coming up with ideas. One of the standout things about the exec is that, as a team, we get things done.

I was proud of the times I was allowed to speak to the whole school during Spirit Week. This was something new to me but reassured me as to why I love my role in the school.

Oliver HaultainDEPUTY HEAD BOY

Georgia (left) at St Peter’s 80th birthday celebrations

Jacob speaking at Grandparents’ day

Jacob Rebecca Oliver Georgia

head students


DALE BURDEN’S St Peter’s School has a new Principal and leader, Dale Burden. As with many who enter the teaching profession, Dale Burden’s decision to train as a teacher came in his school years, so it was that Dale left Papanui High School for Canterbury University to study a Bachelor of Arts in Classics and History and then to further his studies at Canterbury College of Education.

Looking back “I loved school, in particular I really enjoyed history and classical studies. I also enjoyed sport and I got into coaching quite young, which gave me the satisfaction you get when you get the opportunity to motivate students to achieve success through sport”.

His first position found him while he was out on a teaching experience ‘section’. “I was on section at St Andrew’s College,” says Burden. “A teacher there mentioned that there was a position teaching history at Whanganui Collegiate. History teaching jobs were quite rare at the time so I leapt at it. It’s all about taking the opportunities as they present themselves.”

So Dale relocated north. “It was an interesting and exciting time at Whanganui Collegiate which was transitioning from a boys’ school to a co-educational school,” he says. A year later he became the school’s Head of Social Studies and says that during his time at the school he became involved in the local teachers’ association and many aspects of school life, including work within the school boarding houses. “I enjoyed learning about how boarding works and how an independent school works. Leading a department and living on site in boarding, while I was playing central league football and coaching the first eleven was challenging time wise. I was busy but would not have wanted it any other way.”

After six years Dale was approached to apply for the Head of Social Sciences at Whanganui High School. “I was pretty green at twenty-eight to take that position, but it was a very important move personally because that’s where I met my wife Yevette. She had come to Whanganui from Nga Tawa School to take the role as the Assistant Principal. It was also a great opportunity professionally.”

The next move came quite soon after. While at Whanganui High School, Dale was coach of the boys first eleven football team and it was after several top 8 placings at the national tournament that he attracted the attention of the Headmaster of Westlake Boys’ High School. “At the time I was the chair of the New Zealand History Teachers’ Association. I was the National Professional Development Facilitator for NCEA history; back then the North Shore of Auckland was resistant to the change to NCEA, and it was a privileged experience to be part of managing that. Again I was very young for a Deputy Head (31) especially at a school like Westlake. It was a great learning experience and I will always be grateful for the opportunity the then Headmaster, Jim Dale, gave me.”

JOURNEY

After a short and hugely rewarding tenure at Westlake there was a move to Mt Albert Grammar School where he has spent the last 13 years, 10 of which were served as the school’s Headmaster leading innovation and change.

During his tenure at Mount Albert Grammar School, Dale led a significant change as the school grew in size and quality. It was transformed from an averagely performing school of 1400 to one of the best performing schools in the country with a roll of 2700. In particular, academic results soared with the school regularly featuring in the top five schools nationally. The sports programme increased dramatically in size and scope with many national titles being won in a range of sports, especially netball, football and rugby. The arts programme also transformed with huge growth, particularly in the area of dance, to become the envy of most schools. It was a genuine turnaround in performance. He was awarded the prestigious Woolf Fisher Fellowship in 2011. The award is highly sought after and is awarded to one secondary school principal annually. The award enabled Dale and his family to travel around the world and for him to attend several leadership courses at Harvard University where he became a member of the Harvard Graduate School of Education. During his time at MAGS he was on the Auckland Heads Association that governs secondary school sport in Auckland, The Auckland University School of Education advisory group and was regularly sought after by media for his views on education.

Looking back on his tenure at MAGS, Dale gives all of the credit to his staff. “I was fortunate enough to be able to appoint and lead great people. The students were great and did really well, but behind every success there was always a top staff member. The overall success was underpinned by great school culture. It was an unforgettable journey for all of us involved and great that I was able to share it with my wife as she was an important part of the senior leadership team.”

And now he heads up St Peter’s as the school’s sixth principal, making the move to Cambridge with his family – wife Yevette and daughter Zoe. Dale says, “The most important factor in taking up this role was that St Peter’s ticked both the professional and personal boxes. There have been a number of opportunities come my way, but none of them have done that. Zoe will spend Year 6 at Goodwood Primary School and join St Peter’s in Year 7. She is a keen swimmer, enjoys a range of sports and is fond of horses, so the facilities here are a great match.”

Dale has a strong personal faith and is pleased to be leading a faith school. He is clearly passionate about his new role and the opportunities it will bring to the school. “The facilities and environment here are unique. There is certainly nothing like this place in Australasia. However, great schools are more than just great facilities. It’s the teachers and staff that really make the difference. Great schools have great culture and this is set and maintained by the adults. Students will always try and meet and exceed expectations. What is important is that those expectations are high. I believe a school should be an environment where all students can achieve their potential and where excellence becomes a habit in all areas of school life. To achieve this schools need to be goal focused and have a culture of continuous improvement.”

Dale is a strong believer that schools must meet the needs of today’s students. “It is no good preparing students for the world the way we would like it to be, or the way it was twenty years ago. We have to prepare them for the way the world is today and in the future, and that can be difficult because what the future holds is hard to predict. Therefore as a school we need to be flexible and adaptable and be prepared to embrace change where and when we need to while still holding on to those values and characteristics that we deem to be important.

“St Peter’s is a high performing school, and it has the potential to be better. There is nothing wrong with wanting to be the best and that is where we are heading.”

“St Peter’s is a high performing school , and it has the potential to be better. There is nothing wrong

with wanting to be the best and that is where we are heading .”

- Dale Burden


academic success CELEBRATED

From NCEA 2015, Cambridge IGCSE Maths and Business Studies and the International Baccalaureate Diploma, those students who have achieved an average Grade Point Average mark of 75 plus in five subjects for NCEA, or an equivalent standard in an international examination system, are awarded with either a Scholar’s Tie (for the first time this standard has been reached), the Silver Owl (for the second time the standard is reached) or a Founder’s Scholarship for the third year that the standard is reached.

In addition, for students who achieved an average Grade Point Average (GPA) mark of 90 or more in five subjects for NCEA or an equivalent standard in an international examination system, an Academic Honours Badge is awarded. The badge has a Year 11 bar, a Year 12 bar and a Year 13 bar to recognise those students who consistently achieve at this very high standard.

Special mention should be made of Leah Meyer, Year 11 (2015), who gained Excellences in every Achievement Standard completed for all six subjects

studied, thus gaining a GPA total of 600 out of 600.

The Kane O’Donnell Trophy, recognising the individual who has the most outstanding academic achievement, was awarded to Sam Frengley. Sam gained an average GPA of 98.3 for his five subjects plus he gained Outstanding Scholarships in chemistry and calculus and Scholarships in biology, physics and statistics. Sam is currently in Christchurch, having started his first year at Canterbury University. His mother Rachel accepted this auspicious trophy on his behalf (pictured right).

THE ANNUAL ST PETER’S SCHOLARS’ AWARDS CEREMONY WAS HELD ON WEDNESDAY 9 MARCH, RECOGNISING THE SCHOOL’S HIGHEST ACHIEVING STUDENTS FROM 2015.

Outstanding Academic Success 2015

NCEA L1 98% NCEA L2 99% NCEA L3 94% IB Diploma 91% Cambridge Exams 99%


Year 11 Scholar’s TieHasan AdheemEllesse AndrewsRhiannon BarlowFinlay BarnettAnja BarughCharlie BlackKata BrillMarco ChanCampbell ChildZachary ClarkeJacob ColtmanIsabella DouglasJonathan EddyGeorgia GapesMegan GraylingLeticia HainesNicola HammondBriar HawesIsaac HineJordan HitchcockAnna HockingKaea HongaraSara IbrahimNicole KellySarah KrystmanKate ManunuiCullen McClayNeeve McKenzieCaitlin MeisterPaloma MitchellIsla NeilJosie O’DonoghueAlyssa PatelLewis PearceJames PeplowBenjamin PrinceTiffany RichChristiana RobertsParis ScottShayla ShawCaroline SherrattChelsea Sherry-TauManisa ShuangshotiJamie SmithHarriet StoreyJames Thompson

Brydie TrenwithGeorgia WellsKate WilliamsSamuel WilliamsJames WilsonHannah Yee Year 11 Scholar’s Tie and Academic Honours Badge Nicole AllenPhoebe ClementsMadison DearloveJack FlemingJoseph FrengleyTyla GrafasSydney JohnsonCharles KingNeysa KosasihLaura MarstonGuy McDonaldLeah MeyerVarun ModiMelina Mundy HermannNina ParipovichAnna RobertsonAmy SadlerJessica StrickLuke van GogCiara White Year 12 Scholar’s TieAshley BloxwichEmma BoswellSophia CampbellDrew CarsonInho ChoRuby ClarkeCharlotte DargavilleAimee DavidsonSamantha DeakinLevi LewisTien-Wei LoJames PageNicole StottDaniel TauHannah Unsworth

Year 12 Silver OwlMitchell AdamsKaitlyn BakerElla BatleyJonathan BlairPaige BoggissSophie BrownSamuel ChenClaudia ClarkJanvhi ClarkCamilla CochraneEmma CookAbigail DentonGabrielle DumbleRhys DuncanBraedon EppsAlexandra ErkkilaDouglas FengLeticia FitzgeraldSophie ForsythGina GutryOliver HaultainYong Bee HeoBen HosRyan JackwaysMorgan KilmisterKevin LuiSahajmun MahilMarkus McCraithBreanna McPhersonMatthew MontgomerieAnneke MorganSophie NolaGeorgia O’SullivanSeri ParkPaige PennyMariska RossouwAmber Rowan-SandersLydia Sherry-FederNivedita SinghAnna SmithConstantyn TenCateSamuel TimmingsJeffrey WiseKatherine WrightHarriet Young

Year 12 Scholar’s Tie and Academic Honours BadgeMatthew ButlerRebecca Goodman Year 12 Silver Owl and Academic Honours BadgeHolly BlakelyEmilie HughesMollie MartinGrace MitchellSimran SainiSarina Towers Year 13 Scholar’s TieNicholas AllanChloe Cassidy-ThomasEgor Khramenko Year 13 Silver OwlAleesha CrouchDaniel LeeJames McDonald Year 13 Founder’s Scholarship MedalKate AllenCaitlin BourkeAlexander BowenSophie CrawfordAidan CraytonSolomon CrookEmma CrossBen FairweatherNatsuko FujiwaraErin GatenbyAndre GrafasTaylor GreyGemma HewitsonJoseph HyltonKelly JohnsonReina KittakaAlyce Mayo-Goodson

Summer MorrisonJemma Mundy HermannIsabella NicholsonFraser RoseCourtney Ryan-ColganKara SpiceGabrielle Tutheridge Year 13 Founder’s Scholarshp Medal and Academic Honours BadgeThomas AndersonSamuel FrengleyElliott HarrisMackenzie Henderson-WraightShehnaz HussainRishi KumarKate MasonLiam McKenziePoppy Perry-EvansJessie SpeedyMartha Stone Kane O’Donnell Trophy for Academic Excellence Samuel Frengley


IN AN ASPIRATIONAL ENVIRONMENT

It is an exciting time to be in education! We know more about how learning happens than in any other point in history. There is a growing body of research and significant advances in understanding of the brain. There are multiple learning focused communities (on and off line), professional learning communities like the one we have established here at St Peter’s, and a myriad of other sources and resources to inform our practice. We have real time insights into what effective teaching and learning looks like, and we are applying this knowledge every day in every learning space for the benefit of your child.

The educational landscape is increasingly complex and rapidly changing and we are embracing every opportunity to ensure your son or daughter experiences the best learning opportunities on offer. Our teachers are thinking, planning and inquiring on an ongoing basis to create outstanding learning experiences. There is no one way or right way but experienced teachers draw on a wide range of pedagogies to suit the student.

All teachers are involved in an inquiry cycle (action research) outside their teaching programme and student achievement is the focus. These inquiry cycles include a focus on personalised learning, integrated learning, developing a reading culture, embracing student voice and the pedagogy around the use of technology and more. All of these inquiries have a direct impact on the achievement of your child.

We know the keys to effective teaching and learning lie in high expectations, making the learning process visible, effective relationships between teachers and learners and quality feedback (Hattie 2012). Our passionate teachers strive to make that happen every day.

We have developed a seamless and responsive curriculum from Year 7 through to Year 13; we have unprecedented subject options and a choice of qualification pathways (NCEA and the IB Diploma) and there is advice and guidance every step of the way. Our teachers care about the journey of every child.

There is something to cater for all interests and specialities. We will see additional Academy opportunities in 2017 with rugby, football, netball and cricket on offer as option courses from Years 7 through to 10. These opportunities complement the Elite Athlete Programme in Years 9 and 10. We continue to grow our Agribusiness programmes in conjunction with Lincoln University in an authentic learning environment that is our own OWL Farm. These complement our strong Performing Arts and Visual Arts programmes which grow the creativity that without doubt is an essential attribute in today’s world. Our Enhanced Learning programme and focus on opportunities for gifted and talented students support the many other opportunities in place.

Teaching and learning does not exist in a vacuum. Every day our students are learning life lessons and developing a range of attributes through their involvement in the wider school, local and global community. Networking, making connections, developing a great work ethic, the opportunity to become the best they can be and more exists in this amazing environment. We have an aspirational approach and strive to develop each person in a holistic way.

Look around, check out our students; one doesn’t have to look far to see we are growing great people.

Teaching and Learning


On Wednesday 14 October at the Kudos Hamilton Science Excellence Awards, our science faculty head, Sarah Hay, was named the 2015 science teacher and communicator of the year.

“I was nominated by Sarah Loughnane, and that led to filling out a lot of paperwork which was all based around why I deserve the recognition, things like my involvement in the science community and what I give back to the community.”

Sarah is the secretary of the Waikato Science Teachers’ Association, which sees her organise professional development opportunities amongst other things. She is also the sponsorship manager for the NIWA Waikato Science Fair, she heads up the organisation of the school’s biannual science symposium as well as teaching 16 hours a week and leading the science faculty, a job she relocated

from Hastings’ Lindisfarne College to take up.

The prize, sponsored by Wintec, is $3,000 cash, which is awarded to be used to attend conferences or other professional development initiatives, study or an education project. A highlight of the evening, which was a very formal black tie dinner held at Claudelands Arena, was being able to take four students along for the evening.

Sarah closes in saying, “It’s been a great year in science. Our students have worked incredibly hard and deserve the kind of recognition they are getting and we have an amazing group coming up through the school. We have lots of cool things and opportunities to get them where they want to be with their science. I am lucky I have a team of teachers

who are keen to develop opportunities and love the job. The staff are amazing; I am really lucky. St Peter’s is a school of opportunities and so that is what we give.”

Sarah Hay

The St Peter’s Rocket Club had an extremely successful start to the year at the National Rocket Day in Taupiri. Our St Peter’s rocket reached a height of 2300 feet and a top speed of 420 km/h, which is higher and faster than any of our other launches to date.

This rocket was a combined effort of 12 Year 12 and Year 13 students. It took six months to construct and used a new rocket computer system that uses GPS to track its flight and deploys the parachutes automatically for a safe landing.

After analysing the data we have identified a few areas where this rocket can be improved, and we will be working on these things this year. If all goes well, we plan to launch this rocket again with a larger and more powerful motor with the aim of

SARAH HAY, 2015 SCIENCE TEACHER AND COMMUNICATOR OF THE YEAR

breaking the 4000ft mark sometime in the near future.

This year the St Peter’s Rocket Club will also be designing and building a number of rockets from scratch using software that was kindly bought by the St Peter’s Parents’ Association. These rockets will be tested later in the year and then launched again at the 2017 National Rocket Launch.

ST PETER’S ROCKET CLUB REACHES NEW HEIGHTS


This year Milford Asset Management have become classroom sponsors at the St Peter’s Cambridge Business and Entrepreneurial Centre.

This type of relationship hugely benefits the St Peter’s students as they have direct access to hands on learning experiences, which reinforces the academic learning that they do at school. It’s about learning in the real world, through real experiences.

Business and Entrepreneurial Director Margaret Welsh says, “What an amazing opportunity for our students to gain real life, hands on learning, from the staff at Milford. We will be visiting their Auckland office and engaging with them via Skype throughout the year. By doing this we will be able to share information and ideas which cannot be accessed by the everyday person. We are thrilled that later this year we will also be hosting Brian Gaynor for a business breakfast”.

Mike Cruickshank, a former old boy, now the Private Wealth manager for Milford Asset Management, is looking forward to working with the students throughout the year.

“ It ’s an honour to be associated with the school . I keep thinking how great

this school is and what an amazing place this building wil l be. We can’t wait

to start,” says Mike.

THE MILFORD ASSET MANAGEMENT ROOM

Mike Cruickshank Mike (pictured above centre with students) was at

St Peter’s School from 1989-92 and left to go to

university after Year 12. He gained a BMS (Hons)

majoring in Finance and has worked in banks and

investment firms for the last 20 years, including the

last two at Milford Asset Management. Mike was a

house prefect in Year 12 and was heavily involved in

sport during his time at the school. He played in the

First XV rugby team and First XI cricket team in Years

11 and 12, and made the Waikato U16 rugby team. He

also won a number of Waikato athletics titles and still

has a number of school athletics records.

ST PETER’S BUSINESS AND


When we saw the plans for the future of the old prep block at St Peter’s Cambridge, we thought reinventing the historic building at the school and turning it into a business and entrepreneurial centre that was full of colour, energy and ideas was fantastic.

Being a room sponsor and supporter means more to us than just changing the colour of a room and supporting a school project. This is an opportunity to showcase modern accountancy and business advice to the students and offer opportunities for them to interact with a leading accountancy firm, as well as develop hands on learning experiences. We

STAPLES RODWAY PARTNER WITH ST PETER’S

plan to share the latest information that we have available on local and emerging business markets, agriculture, investment, long term planning, technology and, of course, best practice.

At Staples Rodway we say that we are “anything but cookie cutter bean counters. It’s our people that set us apart, so we are very excited to be involved here at St Peter’s. We look forward to the future and how we can help influence and inspire our future business people and leaders” says David Heald, Director of Staples Rodway Waikato.

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INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE

The International Baccalaureate is more than just a curriculum; it is a holistic philosophy aimed at growing great, well-rounded and capable people.

The success of seven St Peter’s Cambridge young scholars was celebrated at the annual International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Top Scholars’ Awards Ceremony held at the Auckland War Memorial Museum on Thursday 18 February 2016.St Peter’s School top results (out of a possible 45) Liam McKenzie 43, Rishi Kumar 43, Shehnaz Hussain 42, Thomas Anderson 40, Poppy Perry-Evans 41, Martha Stone 40,MacKenzie Henderson-Wraight 40

*Recently released 2015 IB results show that 89 of the 340 students who finished the two-year course in New Zealand last year scored 40 or more marks out of a possible 45. This is a feat achieved by only 7% of the world’s IB students. Whilst New Zealand represents less than 1% of the participants from 140 countries worldwide, the small NZ group has made its mark producing some very impressive results in this demanding two-year programme. New Zealand’s International Baccalaureate results are amongst the very best in the world.

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“After eleven years as St Peter’s parents, we can look back and say we wouldn’t change a thing,” says Charlotte Anselmi, speaking of the decision she and husband Bernard made to send their children to St Peter’s. Emily, their eldest child, is now at Victoria University having finished her education at St Peter’s in 2013, while Harriet is Year 13 and Oliver, Year 12.

“It wasn’t a sudden decision to send our children to St Peter’s. It evolved. When we were first married, we worked for a man we really respected. His children went to St Peter’s and he rated the school very highly. It had an impact on us. I guess you would say it was word of mouth that got us first interested.

“The second step was that our children belonged to St Peter’s swimming club and they started to feel at home there.

“The third influence was the one that really clinched the deal. That was talking to Jason Speedy, Associate Principal. Jason is so passionate and genuine about children. He exemplifies everything that gives you trust in St Peter’s. He said the school believes in the whole child. They back kids until they succeed. They don’t do average at St Peter’s because every single child counts and is good at something. We have found the same values with all the teachers at the school. We had huge respect for principal Steve Robb, and now we look forward to getting to know the new principal and seeing what he brings to the school.

“It goes without saying that the grounds and facilities are second to none, but the school staff also make an impact on how you feel. Take for example Gaye at Reception. It wouldn’t matter if I phoned ten times a day, she would still make me feel welcome. Nothing is too much trouble.

“Each of our children is different but they have all found a niche at St Peter’s. Emily, for example, was not a predictable sports person, more of an academic. But St Peter’s offers different types of activities. She has loved playing lacrosse, taking judo and learning shooting. She also became the Debating Prefect at school.

Charlotte and Oliver Anselmi

Emily, Bernard, Harriet Anselmi

“Emily credits International Baccalaureate as being life-changing for her. It has made her a much wider thinker. She would never ever had chosen, say, biology, as it was not on her radar, but in IB you study all main subjects and that has expanded options for her at university. She is now doing a Bachelor of Commerce in International Business as well as a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Spanish.

“Harriet loves PE and sport and next year will study sports education and nutrition. It is an incredible experience for a child to have knowledgeable adults to inspire them; Harriet has always had mentors who gave their time to help her achieve.

“Oliver is into rowing. He wants to be an engineer and the discipline needed with rowing has benefited him. He is now talking about a career in the

navy. He has passed Grade Six Speech and Drama and last year received Honours in Communication.

“Our kids only get one chance. St Peter’s has been the springboard. When they go on to

tertiary education , it is up to them. St Peter’s has prepared them well .”


WHY WE CHOSE MOOREWHEN MEETING PROSPECTIVE FAMILIES, OUR ENROLMENTS TEAM IS OFTEN ASKED WHY OUR PARENTS CHOOSE TO SEND THEIR CHILDREN TO ST PETER’S. WE SPOKE TO OUR PARENTS ASKING THAT VERY QUESTION.

“It is so easy not to do anything at all, except worry, when your child is underachieving at school,” says St Peter’s parent Peter Moore. “You tend to just sit there, keep on worrying and hope things will come right but, of course, if you are not proactive, nothing changes.

“Our son Oscar felt he was not really fitting into his school in Auckland. The school was large, had exacting standards and it was very easy to get lost in the crowd. It was too big, too fast and difficult within that environment to get a sense of achieving. Even with sport, you had to be a top sportsperson to make it into a team there.”

“The school had worked for our older son,’’ says Kirsten, Oscar’s mother. “But it was not the right school for Oscar. He just couldn’t find a place where he belonged.”

“He didn’t feel like he was winning,” adds Peter. “And we knew he was slipping through the system. We decided to stop worrying and try something different.”

That ‘something different’ was sending Oscar to board at St Peter’s. “It has been life changing for him,” says Kirsten. After one year at St Peter’s, things have completely turned around for Oscar, who is Year 12 this year. “He has regained confidence and has gone from underachieving to getting Merit in NCEA.”

“When you believe in yourself, you start to achieve,” adds Peter.

What’s more, now Oscar can play any sport he chooses. Last year he played soccer and golf; he has started rock climbing, is a regular at the gym and is trying out for hockey. “I think the reason St Peter’s is so successful for him is the combination of the boarding structure, the routines and, in particular, the school’s ability to focus on the individual; to show each student that they matter,” says Peter.

“The staff are committed people. They allow everyone to find their own space and their own pace. Our son has fitted in really well and that is not always easy when you join a school at an older age, rather than having been there since the beginning,” says Kirsten.

“Boarding has helped Oscar to grow as a person and to make many friends. He has become the young man we always knew he was. He is very confident now and very capable. He has the confidence that comes with ‘mateship’ and from being valued.

Peter and Oscar Moore

Oscar

“There are great things ahead for Oscar; later this year he is going on the school’s Antipodeans Abroad trip to Ecuador and the Galapagos. One way St Peter’s teaches responsibility is for the students to organise many parts of the trip themselves. The trip is not just handed to them on a plate either. They have to fundraise. Oscar has, amongst other things, been mowing lawns to earn money.”

Both parents agree that they are absolutely delighted with St Peter’s . “ It ’s the best decision

we could have made,” says Peter, with Kirsten echoing agreement. “There are different stages to invest in a child ’s life. Gaining self-confidence

is incalculable in monetary terms. Confidence can’t be bought, it has to be instilled , and

making the change to St Peter’s has certainly done that for our son .”


In Term 2 we will have 73 international students at St Peter’s school. Japan, Thailand and China are the largest source countries for our students. We also have students from other countries including Turkey, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Germany, Papua New Guinea and Korea.

Most international students come to St Peter’s for an English education combined with a quality academic programme. They also come to experience life in a boarding school and to participate in the many extracurricular activities on offer.

Our international students apply to universities in NZ and abroad. We have recently had students accepted into good international universities. Yuriko Nakatani is studying at Waseda University in Japan. Natsuko Fujiwara is going to Bristol University in the UK and Koki Uno has been accepted into Bocconi University in Italy. All these are top universities and reflect the hard work of the students as well as the quality of the programmes at St Peter’s.

Recently I travelled to South America. This was part of a roadshow organised by Education NZ. It involved travelling to five cities in three countries in 10 days. The roadshow was designed to help introduce NZ institutions to educational agents in each destination.

Although most students wish to come for 6-12 months, there was interest in our IB programme. Co-ed schools were definitely much more attractive than single sex schools, which are virtually non-existent in South America.

While English is widely spoken, there were times when my linguistic ability was challenged. This brought home the many compromises that second language students have to make in their everyday life in NZ. It is our commitment at St Peter’s to ensure all our international students are well supported academically to achieve their goals and enjoy the opportunities afforded to them while they are here.

- Rosanne Bjerring, International Student Manager

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTs

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTs


Orientation DayOur international students are welcomed to St Peter’s Cambridge with an

orientation day. It is a great day to learn about the school, form new friendships and have some fun. St Peter’s is committed to ensuring all students are well

supported to achieve their goals.


For Tania Morgan and her family, the thought of hosting a homestay student has been exciting. Tania’s son Josh is currently studying Japanese and is planning a trip to Japan next April, so it seemed a perfect fit to host Jiu Kimura, a St Peter’s Cambridge international student from Japan.

Like all mothers Tania worried about the food, the environment and how well Jiu would settle into their family. Her fears were laid to rest as Jiu participated in their family life well. Jiu tried lasagne for the first time, and pikelets with jam and cream were discovered.

Tania’s other son Hayden has enjoyed having an extra person in the house and they play basketball together.

“Technology has been a great help. If we don’t understand each other we can translate to each other online,” says Tania.

Having an international student brings a different dynamic to your home. It has offered the Morgan family the opportunity to make international connections that otherwise would not have happened.

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HOMESTAY


What do you like most about being at St Peter’s Cambridge?

What is your favourite subject and why?

What is your most memorable moment from Term 1?

The variety of opportunities are outstanding and

no other school can provide that. I think that it is

amazing how many places you get to go if you work

hard enough .

Art because you can let your imagination go wild

and in art nothing is a mistake or a failure.

Chloe Challis, Year 7

Would have to say Year 7 camp with the

extremely long walk where I thought that my

legs were going to fall off and the chance to be

a leader.

Proud , Successful , Athletic, International , Smart,

Nourishing , Respectful , Wise, Extreme.

In 10 words describe St Peter’s.




The school grounds and the opportunities .

Tech , because you have different subjects to do per year and at least one is bound to be something you like.

Andrew Wharmby, Year 8

Camp, because of all the different activities we did . Fishing , train rides , bouncy pil low, walks and the highlight – Master Chef.

A stimulating , eventful , athletic, historical opportunistic learning environment.





The environment and the facil ities .

Maths , because I find it interesting and I l ike

problem solving .

Antoniaa Ahilakumaran, Year 8

Camp, because I learnt new things and I got to

experience living with new people.

Eventful , big , helpful , sporty, exciting ,

adventurous , vibrant, cultural , musical , smart.In 10 words describe St Peter’s.




The vast opportunities and the many different subjects to enjoy.

Probably science because we get to mix cool acids , chemicals and other stuff. We get to see incredible sights such as bursts of light, crystals , fizzing , and explosions . .

Jack Dams, Year 7

My first time walking into the prep block and seeing how many new students there were. They all seemed as nervous as me, and what a nice environment we were in .

It ’s a new experience that helps you prep for the future.


YEAR 7 & 8REFLECTIONS


Students in Years 7 and 8 at St Peter’s have an advantage when transitioning into Year 9. They are familiar with the school setting, have worked with many of the teachers in specialist subjects, such as science, physical education, languages, technology and the arts, and are used to the busy and challenging environment that is St Peter’s.

Our Year 7 and 8 students (known as Preppies) have the best of both worlds. They have a home room teacher for mathematics, english and social studies as well as specialist teachers for other subjects. Being taught science by a scientist is a good example of how working with specialist teachers provided rich learning opportunities that normally don’t occur in an Intermediate or Prep School setting.

This contributes significantly to the success experienced by our Year 7 and 8 students while in the Junior School and when they transition into our Secondary School.

Students can easily access the pastoral care required with this age group. This

Years 7 & 8OUR PREPPIES

makes the Junior School unique and highly valued by parents and students alike.

Transitioning from Year 8 into Year 9 at St Peter’s is easy and allows students to establish themselves quickly and focus on their learning. Year 9 teachers often comment they can tell who has come from the Junior School as they are ready to start learning from day one.

Our Preppies learning needs are catered for through the use of traditional and modern learning techniques. This includes the use of personal devices used in all subjects. We have created a Make-a-Space facility called the “Creative Nest” where students can use this room to enhance their learning. Opportunities include designing models with card, plaster or 3D imaging to combine with contents covered in classes.

The common spaces are utilised for independent and collaborative learning during class time and break time. The large open space is a hive of activity and students always enjoy working there.


Year 7 C A M P


Year 8 C A M P


boarding LIFE

Boarding at St Peter’s means living in an exciting and dynamic environment. Our boarders have access to world class facil ities , coaches and teachers . They should be flourishing .

However, the normal issues associated with adolescence can sometimes hinder that progress. This is where our pastoral systems and support along with parental input and support can become critical.

We are proud of our Student Heads of Houses and hope they live up to our expectation of being role models to our community. They give the following advice and insights.

With 420 male and female boarders across eight boarding houses and spanning Year 7 - 13, ours is the largest school boarding campus in New Zealand.

“Knowing that you’ve got your brothers with you through the good times and the bad.”

Mitch Adams Oliphant House

“The people I am surrounded with. I have made friends for life.”

Sophie Brown Beaufort House

“The friendship bond – almost like sisters.”

Sophia CampbellLippincott House

“Despite having Year 7-13 students, everyone feels relaxed enough to speak whatever is on their minds.”

Fraser DayMorris House

“Being so close to all of my friends means that there is not a day that goes by that I don’t laugh.”

Levi Lewis Broadhurst House

What I love about my boarding house:

St Peter’s Heads of Houses

“The unbreakable bond and memories we have created with each other and our brother house.”

Chloe Rootes Wrigley House

“The passion and competitive activities along with fun dorm challenges.”

Con TenCate Riddet House

“How homely it is.”

Jennifer Taylor School House

The key to success in boarding:

“Part of the Oli motto is, “one man, one team, one house”. You must have a positive, open mind set and you have to embrace every minute of boarding.”

Mitch Adams Oliphant House

“Having an open mind allows you to push through and see the greatness that is boarding.”

Sophie Brown Beaufort House

“Resilience, ability to adapt, open mind, opportunist.”

Sophia Campbell Lippincott House

“Ensuring there is respect between boys, prefects and staff.”

Fraser Day Morris House

“The key to success is honesty, it builds trust.”

Levi Lewis Broadhurst House

“It’s simple, have respect for yourself and everyone around you.”

Chloe Rootes Wrigley House

“Don’t stress over the little things.”

Jennifer Taylor School House

“Getting involved.”

Con TenCate Riddet House

“Be adaptive, stay involved, step outside your comfort zone and be yourself.”

Morgan KilmisterWrigley House

“Being able to take advantage of the accessibility we have of school resources therefore contributing significantly to my academic and sporting success.”

Morgan KilmisterWrigley House


SpiritW E E K

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This team was hugely successful in Term 1 2016. This success came from the great long term vision and planning from Head Coach Chris Tindall. In 2015 the challenge was five new players to the game and playing in the top division of Year 7 and 8 Waikato Competition. Giving them regular hard games and competing in the highest division against quality opposition galvanised this team and, through regular skill development, game time and a great team culture, this team proved to be a real threat in the 2016 competition.

The success to win the tournament was a result of full team performances, with all the players contributing when needed over the course of the matches and developing a close team culture and their skills over the term. Logan Tindall was selected as the man of the match in the final with his 26 runs opening the batting and tight spin bowling, and James Wakelin won the tournament’s best wicket keeper award in taking seven dismissals.

The tournament win sees St Peter’s to contest the NZ Post Cup national tournament for Northern Districts against the five other major association winning teams at the NZ Cricket centre at Lincoln University in Christchurch in November as an exciting focus for the team ahead.

Above: Year 7 and 8 (Prep) Cricket Term 1 2016Catherine Wakelin (Manager), Mike Livingtstone (Assistant Coach), Alex MacDonald, Harry Boyle, Joe Gatley, Hunter Coxon, Lachie Hine, Lachy Dawe, Kerwyn Ellis, Chris Tindall (Coach)Jack Livingstone, Connor James Wakelin, Logan Tindall, Jasper Maling, Sam Mitchell

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SUMMERTRIATHLON Two regional triathlon competitions and the National Secondary School Triathlon took place during Term 1.

The Waikato Bay of Plenty Schools individual triathlon held at Karapiro had 20 St Peter’s students competing. Highlights were Rose Dillon’s silver medal placing in the U19 Girls and Hamish Coltman’s fourth placing in the U14 Boys.

First up at the WBOP Schools Team Triathlon was the U14 mixed team of Rosie Hayward (swim), Jamal Roberton (cycle) and Charli Miller (run). Across distances of 300m swim, 12km cycle and 3km run, this team was competitive across all disciplines and finished top of the podium in first place.

SPORTS ROUNDUP

Our U16 mixed team of Clare Milne (swim), Fletcher Pearson-Riley (cycle) and Owen Comber (run) had tough competition with the teams very close throughout all stages. Clare had a strong swim to put cyclist Fletcher in a good position to attack on the bike. Holding his position on the bike, it was left to Owen to bring the team onto the podium and a great sprint finish secured gold.

The U16 Boys’ team secured the bronze medal for the team in probably the most competitive age group of the day.

Rose Dillon and Holly Blakely showed their class in the U19 Girls, winning the title.

CRICKET Baxter Kane and Tiger Houston began their 1st XI cricket careers in Term 1, contributing positively to the teams’ third placing. Scott Law topped the competition with his batting as well as Campbell Child and Riley Garden finishing in the top five. Bodie Mechell scored 148 not out this term for the 2nd XI, and Tom Montgomerie was best bowler. The 2nd XI will be very competitive in Term 4 with a number of players pushing for future positions in the 1st XI.

The Colts have lost a number of top players to the 1st and 2nd XI. Staying true to the Colts’ positive attitude, they tested themselves in the top division. A few tough losses earlier on, but with regular game time for all players through the Kaipaki 20/20 midweek division, players built in confidence and tuned their skills to finish with some real battles. Josh Kalma and Ollie Louden in the top four overall with high run rates against quality opposition.

TOUCH RUGBYFour teams competed in the Waikato Secondary School competition with all teams having great success in their grades over the compacted competition. Our senior boys and girls teams also qualified for the Zonal tournament with our girls team going on to qualify once again for the NZSS champs in December.


2016 SWIMMINGCHAMPIONSHIPS

SWIMMING RESULTSAge Group Cup 1stY7 Girls Burgess Cup Jade MorrisonY7 Boys Cooper Cup Lachy DaweY8 Girls Harper Cup Jorja MetcalfeY8 Boys Cooper Cup Fin ConchieU14 Girls Vosper Cup Madison FullerU14 Boys Blomkamp Cup Lucas HouchenU16 Girls Wallace Cup Danielle SpreadboroughU16 Boys St Peter’s Bowl Luke MitchellO16 Girls Wallace Cup Moana Aupouri-KaiwaiO16 Boys Cooper Cup Shayden TaylorHouse Relay Trophy Timmings Trophy HannaJunior Female Swimmer Madison FullerJunior Male Swimmer Fin ConchieSenior Female Swimmer Cooper Bowl Moana Aupouri-KaiwaiSenior Male Swimmer Cooper Bowl Luke MitchellChampion House Challenge Cup Hanna

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NISS ROWINGThe St Peter’s rowing team produced their best ever results over three days of racing to be crowned the Champion School at the 2016 North Island Secondary School Rowing Championships. The 69 member team delivered excellent racing in the heats and semi-finals going on to make 29 A finals, 8 B finals and 3 C finals.

After some hard fought racing and a dominating display at the tail end of the regatta, the team brought home

ten gold, six silver and six bronze medals, collecting 22 medals overall, which was the highest number achieved by any school. The pinnacle of this outstanding performance was winning the Derbyshire Shield for the Top School at the regatta. With 74 points St Peter’s finished well ahead of Hamilton Boy’s High School who were second with 47 points and Glendowie College with 42 points.

There were a number of standout performances: The U16 Girls made

up of Amy Butler, Morgan Brown, Brie Perry, Brooke Kilmister, Caitlin Burns, Caiti Walworth, Hannah Smyth, Katie Bell and coxswain Katelyn Williamson won the Westlake Girls HS Cup in the Eight. This is the first time a co-educational school has won this trophy and they also took home gold in the Four and bronze in the Quad.



2016 AONMAADI CUP

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A team of 54 athletes , five managers and seven coaches headed down to the New Zealand Secondary School Rowing Championships in Twizel .

The team won 13 medals (5 gold, 5 silver and 3 bronze) and we won the Star Trophy for the second time in history (first being in 2012) with 43 points, Hamilton Boys in second on 36 points and Christchurch Boys in third on 26 points.

St Peter’s Cambridge won the President’s Scull with 30 points ahead of Ashburton and Hauraki tied on second with 21 points each.

Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday saw the heats, repechages and quarter finals take place. Thursday was semi-final day and the team made an incredible 26 A finals, 5 B finals, 1 C final and 2 E finals. Highlights from the day were the U15 Girls quad dominating to win by over 8 seconds, with our second crew crossing the line in an amazing fifth place.

Scott Miller and Sam Stewart won the bronze medal in the Novice Boys’ Double. Our only boys 8+ entry lined up against the big guns in school boys rowing but just couldn’t hang onto the fast finishing crews, ending up in sixth.

Matt and Jacob came storming home in the Boys’ Lightweight Double to win a silver medal. Our U16 Girls this time got the better of Rangi to win the four by 0.7 seconds and this started extending our lead in the Star Trophy and President’s Scull points races.

Lily and Jasmine then showed real determination in the U17 Girls’ Double race to hold off Tauranga to take the gold!

The Novice Girls’ Four, out to a length lead, which they held all the way down the course and across the finish line to capture the gold.

The U15 Girls’ Octuple then showed some true class as they moved away from the field in the first 750m of the race to win the title for the second year running.

MEDAL

WINNERSGOLD

U15 Girls 4X+

U16 Girls 4+

U17 Girls 2X

U18 Nov Girls 4+

U15 Girls 8X+

SILVER

U17 Girls 4X+

U16 Girls 8+

U16 Boys 2X

U15 Girls 2X

U18 Lwt Boys 2X

BRONZE

U18 Nov Boys 2X

U16 Girls 4X+

U17 Boys 4X+


ROWING

2016 NORTH ISLAND AND NEW ZEALAND SECONDARY SCHOOL ROWING CHAMPIONS


ATHLETICSand long jump records and also placing in the 200m shows she has a great all-round base. Ben Prince showing determination in the middle distance field and attaining the 800m record.

Lauren Henry, an exceptional athlete to watch over the next two years, gained records in the senior girls’ high jump and long jump, winning the sprints, and all on her first day at St Peter’s.

Senior boy highlights came from Athletics Captain Wiliame Todadua who placed top three in six events.

who is a New Zealand Oceania representative. Olivia exhibited her class in hurdles, high jump and sprints. Due to the quality of athletes, two junior cups have been added into the awards and the Ewing Cup was awarded to Brandon Lowther, one record and seven first placings. The Lord Cup, junior female athlete of the meet was awarded to Annalies Kalma – four prep records and seven first placings.

Other top performances came from Charli Miller, with three records in the junior girls 3000m, 1500m and 800m. Caroline Kolver, breaking shot-put

House relays were exciting, and 16 school records were broken, which shows that the athletes coming through are stronger, faster and jumping higher than any past athletes. At the conclusion of the day, Chandler won the competition with the most house points, followed by Hanna, Swears and Thornton.

The Crerar Cup for the senior male athlete was awarded to Rewita Biddle, who showed natural ability in the sprints, high jump and throws. The Tasman Cup awarded to the senior female athlete of the meet was Olivia Bryce,

The first inter-house competition for the year was on Active Friday – School Athletics . Highlights from the day included the house walk, where the St Peter’s community represented their house in respective house colours .

Junior and Senior Athletic ChampionsAnnalies Kalma, Brandon Lowther, Olivia Bryce, Rawita Biddle pictured with Principal Dale Burden


Zones AthleticsAthletes 54 l 71 top eight final placings l 29 qualify in 62 events for Waikato Bay of Plenty

44 Top 8 Performances l 2 Records l 7 Titles l 11 Qualifiers for North Island Secondary School Championships

18 Personal Bests (PBs)

North Island Athletics

Athletes 10 l All athletes finished in top ten in North Island

Thornton 4th place - 2685 Swears 3rd place - 2746Hanna 2nd place - 2939Chandler 1st place - 2970

Athletics Day ResultsDrew Cup Yr 7 Girls Champion Georgia CutlerHay Cup Yr 7 Boys Champion Lachy DaweCraig Cup Yr 8 Girls Champion Annalies KalmaLarner Challenge Cup Yr 8 Boys Champion Brandon LowtherSutton Memorial Trophy U14 Girls Champion Caroline KolverSt Peter’s School Cup U14 Boys Champion Josh KalmaFalconer Family Cup U 16 Girls Champion Olivia BryceSt Peter’s School Cup U 16 Boys Champion Benjamin PrinceVosper Cup Senior Girls Champion Lauren HenrySt Peter’s School Cup Senior Boys Champion Rewita BiddleDawn Trophy Champion House For Relays ChandlerLord Cup Junior Female Athlete of the Meet Annalies KalmaEwing Cup Junior Male Athlete of the Meet Brandon LowtherTasman Cup Senior Female Athlete of the Meet Olivia BryceCrerar Cup Senior Male Athlete of the Meet Rewita Biddle


St Peter’s golf continues to grow. Over ten percent of students are now actively involved in a programme outside of their scheduled PE sessions. Particularly satisfying has been the large number of Prep students, both boys and girls, enjoying giving golf a go.

During lunchtime and after school, the Golf Academy is besieged by eager young “would be” golfers. Due to this increase in demand we now offer group coaching sessions at either junior or senior lunchtimes on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and in Term 2 we have added Friday lunchtimes as well.

Our more experienced and advanced golfers have been busy as they try to balance a normal school life with a heavy tournament schedule which has taken them all around New Zealand. The results can be found on the Golf Academy page of the school website.

Congratulations to Year 13 student Charlie Smail on his appointment as Golf Captain for 2016. Charlie has been an Academy member since 2012 and was a key member of the St Peter’s team that won the NZ Secondary Schools Championship last September.

Week 10 saw the fourth and final round of the Waikato Secondary Schools 9 Hole League. This regional event puts the best school golfers against each other in a 36

hole gross competition. Our 1st team lived up to their reputation as pre-event favourites. They won the Team’s Title by an impressive 18 shots from their nearest rival, HBHS 1st team.

Special mention must go to Year 10 student Focus Jonglikit, who was a standout performer and played impressive golf to win the Individual Title, recording a one under par total of 144 over the 36 holes. Well done to all of our golfers that represented us in this event over the four weeks: Charlie Smail, Joe Tiplady, Jono Blair, Focus Jonglikit, Cameron Leigh and Luke Wedd.

Last year’s Captain, Sam Vincent, was recently awarded the 2015-16 Waikato Junior Sportsman of the Year Award at the Brian Perry Waikato Regional Sports Awards. In July Sam will be heading off to take up his scholarship at Iowa State University in the USA. We wish Sam all the best.

Golf academy

This year we have seen increasing numbers and notable selection of Ellesse Andrews into the 2016 NZ Junior Track Cycling World Track Championships team. She had an outstanding performance at Elite/U19 Track Nationals as a first year U19 with one gold, two silver medals and a bronze.

Ally Wollaston continued her fine form to secure a double in the National U17 Time Trial title and the Road Race title. This earned her selection to the NZ U17 Development Team.

On to the road and the local REV 60 saw Archie Martin first across the line in a hard fought sprint finish. This was followed up by a dominant performance from Ally Wollaston at the Bev May’s Women’s Tour, where she took out the yellow leaders jersey and the polka dot jersey for Queen of the Mountain. The Ultimo Junior Tour has just seen Y13 student and cycling captain Holly Blakely win the U19 category.

At the NISS Mountain Bike Champs, we had a number of crazy downhillers, risking life and limb for the pleasure and some solid results as well. Congratulations to Riley Julian, William MacDermid, Chris Hughes and Jack Marris. At the WBOP Mountain Bike Champs, Jess Clarke claimed bronze in the U19 girls event.

At the BMX nationals impressive results came from Bennett Greenough who finished second.

The final tour of the term was the Te Awamutu Junior Tour, and there were several standout performances, namely Holly Blakely winning the yellow jersey in the U19 Women’s category and Ally Wollaston winning the polka dot jersey for Queen of the Mountain.

CYCLING academy


Volleyball

Two Senior Girls teams played in the Waikato Secondary School competition in term 1. They had some great coaching from Niwa Nuri, competently supported by Ngahuia Nuri, and improved a great deal over the term. Some are even continuing in a social league in Term 2.

For the Level 2 Outdoor Education students, the year began with the challenge of learning to roll a white water kayak. This set them up to complete a four day white water kayaking camp, where they navigated four sections of different rivers.

The Level 3 Outdoor Education students participated in rock climbing. For many this helped them face their fear of heights. Many of the students have also just completed their open water dive course. A massive rewarding accomplishment for them, with an amazing insight into the Goat Island marine reserve.

OUTDOOREDUCATION


Introducing four new Sport Academies in 2017

FOUR NEW JUNIOR SPORTS ACADEMIES WILL BE OFFERED TO STUDENTS FROM YEARS 7 - 10.

THE ACADEMIES WILL BE FOR STUDENTS WHO ARE STRIVING TO IMPROVE AND COMPETE IN

CRICKET, FOOTBALL, NETBALL OR RUGBY DURING THEIR TIME AT ST PETER’S.

The course offers students a unique opportunity to develop both physical and mental sport-specific skills under the tuition of experienced coaches and players. Enrolment in this course will see students receive expert guidance specific to rugby, netball, football or cricket such as individual core skills, game understanding and sport specific conditioning.

All students may apply for the course, and acceptance will be at the discretion of the lead coaches for each sport. Acceptance to the course will also require students to commit to one of St Peter's teams for the year. It is proposed that trials may be held for each of the academies if there is enough demand for the limited places that will be available at each year level.

The new sports academies are designed to ensure all players reach their full potential in their chosen sport. Our ambition is to see them progress into: • Top junior and senior St Peter’s teams• Regional and national age group teamsIt is also hoped that the academies will lead to a culture of competition and excellence in the St Peter's sports programme and open opportunities to a possible career path or life-long involvement in sport beyond school.

More informaton will be available after the official launch later in 2016.


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ST PETER’S 2016 PRODUCTION

INTO THE WOODSThe 2016 production of Into the Woods has been a spectacular success! The team of 84 students across the cast, crews and orchestra have pulled together to deliver a stunning rendition of Stephen Sondheim’s twisted collection of fairy tales. Under the masterful direction of Mr David Sidwell the show took audiences on a journey, following the Baker and his wife on their quest to have a child, against all

odds. With a large cast of principal characters, audiences were able to enjoy the cleverly interwoven tales of Little Red Riding Hood and the Wolf, Rapunzel, Cinderella & Prince Charming, and Jack (and the Beanstalk), among others.

This year both the Head Boy and Head Girl have been involved in the show, with Head Girl Rebecca Goodman playing the role of the Baker’s Wife.

Rebecca describes the Into the Woods experience as “an incredibly rewarding journey – and rewarding in many respects due to the difficulty of the show! This production has been a labour of love, and the biggest team effort ever! It is

an incredible highlight of my last year at St Peter’s, and has given me memories that will last a lifetime”.

With a stunning set and costumes, Into the Woods was visually beautiful, and the 14 piece orchestra led by Mrs Victoria Trenwith (Musical Director) supported the talented singers in bringing the stories to life with Sondheim’s cleverly written (and very challenging) music. Sondheim’s work is renowned for its difficulty and complexity, and the St Peter’s students have handled the score with impressive assurance for their age.

Audiences have absolutely loved the show, and have been blown away by the immense talent of the young cast who have been thoroughly passionate and dedicated in their preparation and delivery of this complex musical theatre work – something truly admirable for a secondary school production. Into the Woods has been described as “another awesome St Peter’s Show” with a cast that “made the story come alive … giving it their all”.

A resounding success all round!

INTO THE

WOODS


PROUDLY PRESENTS THE NEW ZEALAND SECONDARY SCHOOLS’

PREMIER OF

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St Peter’s dance students were privileged to experience a wonderful opportunity to have the New Zealand Dance Company perform excerpts from their ‘Lumina’ tour followed by a two hour workshop. Lumina, a contemporary dance show, is a dynamic work made up of three pieces grounded on the element of light which premiered in Auckland in August last year, before touring to Germany and the Holland Dance Festival. Students were also fortunate to participate in a Q&A session post performance gaining valuable knowledge into the Lumina performance and life as a professional dancer.

Following the performance, students split into three groups where the professional dancers replicated what it would be like to participate in the creation of the Lumina work. Students moved through a warm up into workshopped material that would create an adapted sequence from Malia Johnston’s Brouhaha “raindrops”.

The New Zealand Dance Company is dedicated to creating opportunities for the next generation of arts audiences. We are so very privileged to have the support of NZDC passing on their passion to our youth!

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2015/16 graduands

Melissa Irwin Bachelor of TourismCrystal Van Der Heyden Bachelor of Communication StudiesZanian Malepati Steele Bachelor of Social SciencesLaura Davey Bachelor of Communication StudiesKarlene McGirr Bachelor of Communication StudiesPrincess Peggy Wirihana-Tawake Bachelor of Sport & Leisure StudiesElizabeth Rzoska-Smith Bachelor of ScienceNichola McLellan Bachelor of Social SciencesCraig Hedges Bachelor of Sport & Leisure StudiesJason Howarth Bachelor of Social SciencesChloe Bell Bachelor of Business AnalysisJarna Old Graduate Diploma of TeachingJoanna McKay Graduate Diploma of TeachingMatthew Kilgour Certificate of University PreparationMereraiha Ikin Certificate of University PreparationJustin Brewer Graduate Diploma of TeachingJennifer West Graduate Diploma HonoursClaire McLellan Bachelor of Social Sciences Bachelor of LawsNicolaas Eman Bachelor of Management StudiesMatthew Fulton Bachelor of EngineeringEmma Williams Bachelor of Social Sciences Laura Davey Bachelor of Communication Studies

UNIVERSITY OF OTAGOAlexandra Caulton Bachelor of ScienceSarah Caulton Bachelor of Law, Bachelor of ScienceNicholas Thomson Bachelor of CommerceCelina Ledgard Bachelor of MedicineSophie McFarlane Bachelor of MedicineEmily Munn Bachelor of Dental TechnologyHana Shin Bachelor of PharmacyRebecca G Stewart Bachelor of MedicineLily-Victoria Allen Bachelor of Physical EducationElizabeth K McLean Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of ScienceRichard A Winstanley Bachelor of CommerceHonoursLauren C Keaney Bachelor of Physical Education

WAIKATO UNIVERSITYNitin Khare Graduate CertificateEmma Wright Bachelor of Social Sciences/Bachelor

of LawsRachael Lockhart Postgraduate Diploma in the Practice

of PsychologyLydia Hall Graduate DiplomaNicole Oliver Master of Professional ManagementMichael May Master of ScienceSarah O’Connor Bachelor of TeachingNatasha Perfect Postgraduate CertificateLouis Gutry Bachelor of Business AnalysisNicolaas Eman Graduate DiplomaKylie Jens Bachelor of Social Sciences Bachelor of LawsMegan Covell Bachelor of Management StudiesCameron Coe Bachelor of Management StudiesCameron Black Bachelor of Management StudiesAshley Houghton Bachelor of Communication StudiesSarah Dobson Bachelor of TeachingJamielle Clayton-Greene Bachelor of Management Studies Bachelor of LawsAnnie West Bachelor of ScienceI-Hsien Chang Bachelor of ScienceKate Wilson Bachelor of Social Sciences Bachelor of LawsThomas Stannard Graduate Diploma of TeachingEmily Jolly Bachelor of Management StudiesMatija Miletic Bachelor of ScienceKamalpreet Dhillon Bachelor of Communication StudiesSamantha Logan Bachelor of Social SciencesCaitlyn Brown Graduate Diploma of TeachingDavid Gaylard Bachelor of Social SciencesLauren Toohey Bachelor of Social SciencesMaria Sharp Bachelor of TourismKirsty Clark Bachelor of Management StudiesAndrew Greed Bachelor of Management StudiesMikayla Woods Bachelor of Environmental PlanningMatthew Dollimore Bachelor of Business AnalysisNicola Smart Bachelor of TeachingShannon Leigh Bachelor of Communication StudiesCourtney Clayton Bachelor of TeachingMathew Remmerswaal Bachelor of Business AnalysisJessica Fredricsen Bachelor of Social SciencesJonathan Schroeder Bachelor of Electronic Commerce


2015/16 graduands

MASSEY UNIVERSITYNicholas Lyon Bachelor of ArtsSuazrez-Brodie Abelardo Bachelor of ScienceAshleigh Flett Bachelor of AgriScience

VICTORIA UNIVERSITYTara-Lee Carden Master of Architecture (Professional) Anna Clayton Bachelor of CommerceHolly Curtis Bachelor of Biomedical ScienceGerard Dombroski Bachelor of Architectural Studies,

Conjoint Bachelor of Teaching/Bachelor of Arts

Bailey Jessica Fraser Master of Architecture (Professional) Leo Gedye Bachelor of ArtsLena Groenendijk Bachelor of ArtsAlexandra Hassard Bachelor of ArtsJesse Loe Bachelor of ArtsJesse Loe Bachelor of LawsHannah MacColl Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of

CommerceLaura Magowan Bachelor of ArtsBrogan Mathieson Bachelor of Commerce Bachelor of LawsAlexander McArthur Bachelor of CommerceBridget Murray Bachelor of CommerceOliver Scripps Bachelor of ArtsAdrianna Sullivan Bachelor of ArtsDavid Sullivan Master of Landscape ArchitectureTheodore Warrick Graduate Diploma in Teaching,

PrimaryAlicia Williams Bachelor of LawsAnnabel Wood Bachelor of Laws

WINTECRobin Lawrence Graduate Diploma in Teaching

English to Speakers of Other Languages

Daniel Moore Graduate Diploma in Sport & Exercise Science

Jacob Soutar Certificate in Introduction to Study - Health

Nadia Ward National Certificate in Business Ellice Cresswell Diploma in Business Studies Dane Adams Bachelor of Applied Social Science Eve Kennedy Bachelor of NursingMichelle Piccione Bachelor of NursingLauren Russell Bachelor of NursingAlesha Smith Bachelor of Teaching, Early

Childhood EducationCampbell Atkinson Certificate in Introduction to Trades Lisa Goble Bachelor of Teaching Brooke Bellairs Certificate in Business

Administration & Computing Ashley Burt Bachelor of Media Arts Princess Peggy Wirihana-Tawake Certificate in Massage Cody Allen National Certificate in Motor

Industry, Certificate in Applied Technology

Alison Dowdney Diploma in Information & Communications Technology

Liam Hines National Certificate in Motor Industry, Certificate in Applied Technology

Gabriella Focas Certificate in Cookery Corie Chilldres National Certificate in Hospitality Robert Lunn National Certificate in Mental Health

& Addiction Support Kayla Hobbs Certificate in Introduction to Study Kenneth Kemsley National Certificate in Motor

Industry Brooke Leather National Certificate in Mental Health

& Addiction Support Paul Smith Bachelor of Media Arts Stuart Farquhar Bachelor of Information Technology


In Owl Farm’s first year as a demonstration dairy farm, I am pleased to report we are making significant inroads for our students to have greater exposure to the dairy farm and the opportunities this brings to the wider agricultural sector.

One of the biggest frustrations regarding the agricultural sector is the associated stigma which hampers our ability to attract young people. In reality the entire sector is an incredibly exciting and challenging space with a raft of opportunities and rewarding careers.

The challenge is how we better communicate this to the younger generation when considering career prospects. There are amazing opportunities which exist in the supporting industries and who will play equally as big a role in enabling the Ministry for Primary Industries strategy, think rural bankers, nutrient management specialists, environmental specialists, animal nutritionists, agronomists, and the list goes on.

Education is at the heart of all we do at Owl Farm, and at St Peter’s we are focusing on providing opportunities for our students.

Year 10 Business Studies recently undertook the “Epic Challenge”, a competition sponsored by MPI and DairyNZ to raise awareness of the

OWL FARM IS A JOINT VENTURE BETWEEN ST PETER’S SCHOOL AND LINCOLN UNIVERSITY WHICH HAS

BEEN DEVELOPED TO APPLY PROVEN RESEARCH, UTILISING GOOD ON-FARM PRACTICE AND SCIENTIFIC

MONITORING FOR THE FARM TO BECOME AN EXEMPLAR IN DAIRY PRODUCTION,

ECONOMIC PERFORMANCE AND ENVIRONMENTAL FOOTPRINT.

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Providing knowledge

range of careers within the primary production sector. Agriculture and horticulture classes throughout the year groups have taken full advantage of the farm, the data we collect and connections with our demonstration partners.

So far presentations from Fonterra, LIC and PGGW Seeds have assisted students in learning outcomes while directly demonstrating existing careers. Projects have also been undertaken such as the yield of plants relative to the depth of seed drilling, cut and dry exercises to determine kilograms of dry matter grown for particular crops, and “adopting” a calf which can be followed through young life and into the productive herd – all of which have been hugely engaging.

This year we have geography students undertaking an internal assessment on Owl Farm, investigating systems, processes and sustainability issues. We have business studies classes looking at economic, environmental and social influences, competition, recruitment, production processes, innovation and quality, while economics are looking to investigate the financial impact of the current climate and what that means for us.

Teen Ag — a student led initiative — has recently been reinstated with lots of interest throughout the year groups – a fantastic result! And this is only the tip of the iceberg!

EDUCATIONAL EXPOSURE - A SIGNIFICANT PART OF THE OWL FARM’S STRATEGY

Core to all of this has been the backing and engagement of the teachers and support staff at St Peter’s. We are also fortunate to have fantastic partners on board, eager to get involved and provide opportunities within their businesses for the students.

With record numbers of students already having gone on to study at Lincoln this

year, I ’ d say we are on our way to achieving our vision .


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ST PETER’S FOUNDATIONa firm foundation

The St Peter’s Parents’ Association has leapt into 2016 with a range of traditional activities, as well as some new initiatives, to encourage parents to become involved in the school community.

Our first function in the school year is to welcome families to school, at the New Parent’s dinner, where we inform them of our role within St Peter’s. We had a great response to this evening, as well as the following morning, when we hosted a New Parent’s coffee morning. Held in the dining hall, this was an informal chance for parents to meet, and judging by the hubbub, was a popular forum.

Recently we have facilitated a Prep parent gathering, and a Year 9 parent gathering, to encourage liaison between parents and staff, and parents and parents. You may have also seen us at parent interviews offering hot drinks, home baked goodies and a place to recharge. All these functions have been well attended and successful.

Catering for Athletics Day is our biggest fundraiser of the year, and the hot

conditions at this year’s event ensured we sold out of ice creams and drinks in record time. Sincere thanks to those volunteers who assisted on the day, and to the school for their tremendous support of this, and other activities we host.

A key part of our role is to distribute raised funds for equipment and facilities that may fall outside of the school’s budget. For example, in 2015 we provided 3D printers, an espresso coffee machine to enable students to train as baristas, and ‘Emotional Intelligence’ seminars for Year 9 students.

We are also very proud to have completed fund distribution for the first chalet at the National Park property owned by St Peter’s. The aim is to develop an outdoor education facility for the school that can be used for a range of school activities. Hopefully

firm progress will be made toward the completion of the first permanent structure this school year.

I step down from the position of Chairperson this year, and welcome Sacha Coburn to the role. She will lead the Association very well, and her contact details are on the website, along with other information about what we do. Please come and join us at any of our meetings or functions.

The Foundation, which is part of the ‘School Family’, has continued to support the school through grants, scholarships and funding of projects thanks to the generosity of donors and sponsors who have allowed it to build and grow a capital fund.

While we are always grateful to receive donations from parents, staff, past pupils or supporters, we also see our role of keeping the ‘Friends of St Peter’s’ informed of events and achievements of the school, pupils, staff and Alumni.

One of our current initiatives is to grow our reach among the ‘School Family’, and we see one of our roles as being a group to which past parents can belong. This enables them to remain in

contact with the school and also fellow parents whom they met and mingled with while their children were at the school.

To this end we are encouraging past (and soon to be past) parents to join the Foundation. We have even formed a class of membership that allows small regular donations, and in return you are kept in touch with events and happenings at the school. The aim is to develop a regular newsletter to pass on details of events and happenings that would be of interest.

The Foundation was formed for the purpose of providing a means to ensure donations, bequests and sponsorships could be protected and used for the

purposes for which they were given. This allows anyone who desires it to nominate how and for what a donation or bequest can be used (either for immediate spending or to protect and maintain the capital and only use the income to achieve the donor’s wishes).

If you wish to find out more about how we operate, or how you can contribute by donation, bequest, sponsorship or partake in our work, feel free to contact;

Chairman, Neil McLaughlin Email: [email protected]

Deputy Chairman, Chris Saville Email: [email protected]

Secretary/Treasurer, Marc ScottEmail [email protected]

parents’ association

Chairman, Neil McLaughlin

Philippa Lowe, Former Chairperson


an eye on alumni

We are in the process of appointing a dedicated person to digitise the Broadhurst diaries (10 years, 1935 – 1945). By doing this we can ensure our archives are safe.

This year we will host three reunions. Dates are set for Wellington on August 20 at a very central venue in the CBD at The General Practitioner. Dale Burden and I will be hosting this. Let’s see if we can exceed the great turnout we had two years ago.

The Sydney reunion will be held on November 4. This was requested by many Alumni, so I am looking forward to a big celebration at this event later in the year. The venue and time are yet to be set.

There have been three very successful reunions in 2015. These were held in London, Dunedin and Auckland.

We have invited 20 past and present staff members to become honorary members of the Alumni. I am pleased to say that all but one have accepted and we look forward to them becoming great ambassadors for St Peter’s.

I am pleased to acknowledge the progress being made as the completion of the chalets at National Park get closer. The Alumni have allocated a small sum for this project with the view of presenting a proposal for further funding at the next AGM.

I look forward to catching up with you all soon.

Regards

Philip Coles, Chair

The production of the OWL Magazine is a great way of keeping you informed of St Peter’s happenings and what is on the horizon for Alumni.

Philip Coles, Chair

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