Confortare July 2011 - Sacred Heart College Auckland

CONFORTARE
July 2011 www.sacredheart.school.nz
Sacred Heart College
1st XV makes
history with
Moascar Cup win page 9
Introducing - the Champagnat Award - page 3
Speech competitors best in NZ – page 7
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1st XV makes history with
Moascar Cup win
Highlights....
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Cathedral Mass
Awesome in every way
Marist Cricket Carnival
Excitement builds for this year’s
carnival at SHC
In Profile
Br Albert, a much loved member of
the Marist Brothers community
Old Boys News
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From the Principal
A term when history
was created
Greetings to Marist Brothers, Parents, Students,
Old Boys and Friends of Sacred Heart College.
What historic and memorable achievements
we have celebrated over Term 2, 2011.
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History has been created by our 1st XV in
winning the Moascar Cup – the Ranfurly Shield
of secondary school rugby - and the wholeschool celebration of St Marcellin Champagnat
Feast Day at St Patrick’s Cathedral on Friday, 3
June was both emotional and significant.
Photographer
Br Anthony Walker
Both these events have given our community
the opportunity to celebrate and acknowledge
once again the Special Character dimension
that thrives at the College. Indeed, I have
received more comments about these two
events than any other during my tenure as
Principal since 2007.
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Marist Brothers, Old Boys (worldwide),
students and friends of SHC have been in
touch to offer resounding congratulations to
our staff and students and to the 1st XV for
winning the Moascar Cup for the first time in
the College’s long and proud history. To the
SHC Community, I say thank you but always
remember that such sporting successes will
come to an end eventually. However, as much
as success can be fleeting – class is permanent!
Enjoy such moments while we have them.
Parents - a final mention to you on matters
academic. The mid-year reports are now with
you. Please discuss fully with your son(s)
the very clear feedback which my staff have
recorded in these reports. Your sons now have
the opportunity to create improvements as
we approach the academic-business end of
the year. The Rugby World Cup has truncated
the senior academic year into three, not
four, terms. It is now vital that our senior
students study and revise for what will be the
final 12 weeks of school prior to the NCEA
examinations in November.
In 2011, more than any other year, time is of
the essence.
To all those involved in special achievements
throughout the past months, please know that
you have made our SHC family very proud and
your Principal even more proud.
St Marcellin is smiling down on us all as we
carry out his mission this year ‘In the Way of
Mary’.
Confortare Esto Vir
Onwards and Upwards
Mr Jim Dale, Principal
SchoolNews
The
Champagnat
Award:
2003 was a
momentous year
for Sacred Heart
College. It was
our Centenary
Year, and there
were many
celebratory
events organised
by many people,
including the
special centenary
weekend,
sports events, a concert, and a book launch. For
me, working on the production of that book,
Confortare, written by Tony Waters and telling the
history of the College, brought home the fact that
over the years many people, Marist Brothers and
lay, had worked way beyond the call of duty in
serving the College in a spirit of love.
There are many lay people who have provided
support to the Marist Brothers in differing aspects
of College life - assisting with musicals, coaching
sports, establishing the Parent and Teachers
Association, planning and fundraising for the first
Chapel and then later its rebuild, establishing
the Development Foundation, and so on. All
have given their time and talents to further the
education of the young men attending Sacred
Heart College.
Soon after the centenary, the Board of Trustees
decided this service needed to be recognised.
And so the idea was born to establish a special
award that would ‘acknowledge the outstanding
love and service of a person who has or has had
a long association with Sacred Heart College and
who exemplifies the Marist spirit’. The Marist
Brothers agreed to the naming of the award as the
Champagnat Award.
Smooth start to
National Standards
In 2010, the Ministry of Education
introduced National Standards for primary
school year groups. The aim is to identify
a student’s achievement level, develop a
plan to improve performance, and identify
the next steps that need to be undertaken
to achieve further improvement, including
home support to what is happening at
school.
At SHC, Year 7 & 8 Department staff
members Mrs Carol Young and Mr Raj
Dullabh were given responsibility to
lead the implementation programme for
National Standards. Now into its second
year, the programme is clearly having
an impact on improved literacy and
numeracy.
From mid-year to end-year, results in 2010
were extremely positive, Mrs Young says.
For Writing, 78 students were achieving
Below the Standard at mid-year. This had
reduced to 24 by the end of the year.
Correspondingly, excellent gains were
made from mid-year to end-year with
students achieving At the Standard (49 to
70) and Above the Standard (21 to 54).
The benchmark used in Writing is the
“asTTle” programme, which is a Ministry
of Education initiative undertaken to raise
writing standards.
“We use it to establish a base line for each
student and then set about the explicit
teaching of writing, with the focus on
persuasive writing, to raise the level of
each boy’s writing,” Mrs Young says.
There were also significant improvements
in students’ numerical skills. From midyear to end year, the number of students
achieving Below the Standard reduced
from 47 to 21; while those achieving
Above the Standard rose from 35 to 64.
In Reading, the gains were not as evident,
Mrs Young says. However, further analysis
revealed the benchmark against which the
students’ ability was measured had been
moved. The level of difficulty on the end
of year unseen text was at a higher reading
age meaning the two tests, mid-year and
end of year, were not comparable and
therefore any comparison between the two
standards was invalid.
To implement the standards, the Year 7 &
8 Department made some key changes to
its structure. This included an additional
teacher to both Year 7 & Year 8, to keep
class sizes at manageable levels. It also
integrated specialist Mathematics teaching
resources, which contributed to excellent
gains for the middle cohort of students.
Mrs Young and Mr Dullabh conclude
the existing rigour of the teaching and
learning programmes at Sacred Heart has
ensured the smooth implementation of
the National Standards for literacy and
numeracy.
No1 in New Zealand
The award name ‘Champagnat’ is so appropriate
as we look at the life of St Marcellin Champagnat,
a man who provided loving service and
leadership, inspirational energy and perseverance
in overcoming challenges to found the order of
Marist Brothers. Their purpose was - through
Christian education to make Jesus known and
loved to the young, especially the poorest. That
is still the challenge now being met by Marist
Brothers and lay people in partnership.
It was envisaged that the award would be a
prestigious one that would be given from time
to time, usually to someone who had retired
from active involvement with the College. In
exceptional circumstances it would be awarded
posthumously.
In 2011, the award is to become a reality. We
invite members of the Sacred Heart College
community to nominate a person who you
believe has made an outstanding contribution
to the College over a long period of time, acting
with love, humility, loyalty and pride, diligently,
with consideration for others in the way of Mary.
Please refer to the advertisement on Page 5 for
further details.
No1 in New Zealand: James Phemister with the GovernorGeneral, Sir Anand SATYANAND, at a special presentation at
Government House for the country’s top scholars. James achieved
an Outstanding Scholarship and was first in New Zealand in Biology in
the 2010 NCEA examinations.
Janne Pender, former chair, SHC Board of Trustees
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SpecialCharacter
Memorial Mass
We remember all those who died not only in the
service of our country but all Old Boys and those
from the wider community of Sacred Heart College.
Our annual Memorial Mass on Sunday, 8 May,
was well attended by many Old Boys and other
members of the SHC community. Always a
poignant occasion, we were especially blessed
to have Mrs Kitty O’Brien present, who had
celebrated her 99th birthday. Her husband was
Major Desmond O’BRIEN who was a medical
doctor and was killed while serving in Egypt.
Mrs O’Brien has been a faithful attendee at this
Memorial Mass for many years. She was presented
with a bouquet of flowers by Finn Lawson.
Bishop Robin Leamy celebrated the Mass, assisted
by Fathers Jack Ward, Neil Darragh and Stephen
Berecz.
Morrie McHUGH was remembered and Kelsen
BUTLER spoke eloquently about his life. Added
to his many achievements in sport, Morrie placed
great value on his Catholic faith and represented at
this Mass was a large McHugh clan. The Memorial
wreath was carried up by his two daughters. In
many ways, Morrie represented everything that
was good and sacred about life and exemplified
our motto ‘Confortare Esto Vir’.
Each branch of the Defence Forces was
represented, and we were pleased to see a number
of our younger Old Boys in attendance. The
number grows every year.
Mrs Margaret Graham
‘My Memorial Mass’
Jack McHugh:
I was privileged to play a role in our historic
Memorial Mass. This wasn’t just any Sunday
for our family. My Great Grandfather, Maurice
McHUGH, had recently died. Kelsen Butler
gave a very touching and interesting account on
Maurice’s life, and I learned so much about him
as a man. The Mass was very inspiring and I know
I wasn’t the only person there wanting to come
back for next year’s Mass. I felt proud of my family
and proud of our College’s achievements.
Finn Lawson:
I was chosen to present the flowers to Mrs O’Brien.
Her husband had helped many soldiers in the War.
Mrs O’Brien has come to the Mass for many years
and is 99 years old. I admire her courage and her
faithfulness.
Tom Durkin:
I was very impressed by the DVD that was shown
of the soldiers who died in the First and Second
World Wars. It was very emotional to watch
the laying of the Anzac wreath, and to watch
the students who did the Haka while they were
lowering the flags to half mast.
The Cathedral Mass: awesome in every way
On 23 June, the entire student and staff body was
transported by a fleet of 21 buses to St Patrick’s
Cathedral. The event was executed precisely with
Mr Pepping in charge and described aptly by Mr
Dale as a re-enactment of the Normandy Landings.
Visiting the Mother Church of our Diocese has
now become a bi-annual event - this year to
celebrate the feast of St Marcellin Champagnat.
The Mass was led by Bishop Pat DUNN, a proud
Old Boy; also in attendance were 11 proud Old Boy
Priests and those who have associated themselves
closely with the school, Marist Brothers, and Old
Boys.
After the Procession of Bishops and Priests, Sam
Jacob O’Callaghan was powerful in song.
Mr Dale addressed the congregation, and on behalf
of the College presented all the clergy with a small
gift as a token of the high esteem in which they
are held.
McKenzie (Head Boy) welcomed all present to such
an auspicious occasion. Br David McDonald fms
and Leo DAVIS (SHCOBA) gave the readings, and
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It was a fantastic and memorable day. Special
thanks to Mr Pepping and the staff for transport
management, Mr Michael O’Donnell for his
planning, Mr Paul Keestra on the organ, Mr
Terence Maskell, Choir Master, and the Choir for
its wonderful renditions at the Preparation of the
Gifts and Communion, Mrs Fiona Ferrens for her
energy and work with the musicians, the College
musicians themselves and the sound technicians.
Introducing
The Champagnat Award
Sacred Heart College proudly launches The Champagnat Award,
and invites nominations for the inaugural recipient.
The Champagnat Award is
the College’s highest honour.
founded the Marist Brothers, and
those blessed men who followed
It recognises a person who has given
him and maintained his faith and traditions.
outstanding service over a long period: a
Faith is a shared responsibility.
person who has been guided by the pillars
The recipient of the Champagnat Award
of Sacred Heart College, acting with humility,
is a person who has supported and
loyalty and pride, working diligently, with
complemented the Marist Brothers in the
consideration for others, and all in the
achievement of the Marist character.
way of Mary.
The award name “Champagnat” also
describes a person who has given lovingly
as St Marcellin Champagnat
did, with an inspirational
energy to overcome challenges,
and contribute to the vision.
The name is a reminder to
the recipients and all in our
Nominations close on Friday,
19 August 2011
Nomination forms are available for
downloading from the
College website:
www.sacredheart.school.nz
Or contact the College Office:
Ph 09 529 3660.
community of the man who
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TheArts
Francis Selui during the Legends-winning
performance by Sweet Release.
Musical Notes
Jacob O’Callaghan, accompanied by Mr Mick O’Donnell, at the Cathedral Mass.
Rockquest
Sacred Heart College has eight
entries in Rockquest – six bands
and two singer-songwriters. At
time of going to print, seven had
performed, and The Black Jacks
and Massad made ‘call-backs’ as
some of the eight finalists for their
heats. Black Jacks was unplaced but
Massad won his heat.
Sleepwalker is a heavy-metal
group made up of Year 12 students
Andrew Morris, Patrick Paterson,
Max Kingham, Jacob Engles
and Joshua Gordon. It won the
‘People’s Choice’ finalist position
in its heat, and was unfortunate
not to be placed in a play-off.
The next stage is when all those
entrants placed first, second
and third in the finals for their
heats submit a DVD recording
to national judges. From this,
national finalists are chosen.
Massad was a national finalist in
2010, and won the award for ‘Best
Song’. Since winning this award,
Massad’s musical career has gone
from strength to strength. He has
been busy recording, and produced
a new video already this year.
Legends
A fantastic Legends was held on
1 July.
Judges were Br John, Miss Larissa
Embleton and guest celebrity
Scott Pearson, the drummer from
Elemeno P. All agreed the standard
of musicianship was high, and
great diversity was shown – from
piano playing to dancing, singing
and DJing. All year levels were well
represented.
Adam HYNES (08) and Kyle
WRIGHT (08), who are DJs for
UP FM Radio Auckland, MC’d the
Ben Timu
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event in a fabulously witty manner
and made sure that Legends
was both interesting, funny and
flowed. This was aided by smooth
backstage operations and successful
sound checks in the morning.
Special thanks to the Year 13
student organisers, and the sound
and lighting technicians for all
their hard work.
First prize: The close harmony
reggae group Sweet Release, singing
its own song, ‘Honey Sweet’. Sweet
Release is made up of Ipu Laga’aia,
Daniel Patea, Francis Seui, Brendan
Wallace, Soane Moataane and
Michael Falesiu (in Years 11-13).
Second prize: Wicked Pow Wow,
made up of Nick Davies, Byron
Terris and Declan Morrison (all in
Year 13).
The Choir
The Senior and Treble Choirs
sang two beautiful pieces for
the Cathedral Mass on 3 June,
including A Prayer for St Richard
of Chichester, by New Zealand
composer Richard Madden.
They are working on new pieces for
the Showcase Concert in Term 3.
Walter Kirby
The 75th Walter Kirby Competition
is on Saturday, 21 August.
The junior competitions will take
place from 10am to 1pm, while
the Year 9-13 events will take
place from 6pm-9pm. Parents and
friends are welcome
Third prize: Jack Collins, a Year
8 student who sang and played
guitar.
2011 Pat Hanly Student Membership Awards
Year 13 Painting student Ben Timu
is one of a select few artists who
has been recognised in the 2011 Pat
Hanly Student Membership Awards.
The awards are offered through
the Friends of the Auckland Art
Gallery and are made to students
who demonstrate outstanding
Mark Fullerton plays at the Memorial Mass
commitment and passion for
the visual arts and community
awareness. This year, 45 students
from 38 Auckland secondary
schools, were nominated for an
award.
Ben was presented with his award by
Gil Hanly, wife of the late Pat Hanly.
He received the additional honour
of being invited to participate in the
opening ceremony for the Auckland
Art Gallery in September. His Art
teacher, Ms Erin McWilliams, says
Ben and his fellow award recipients
will be the first people to enter the
new gallery, representing the future
of New Zealand art.
SchoolNews
Speech
competitors
among the
nation’s best
The Public Speaking programme at
SHC is producing some outstanding
talents who are achieving at the
highest levels nationally. The
successes so far this year include:
1. First in the national Race Unity
Speech Competition (Lepau
Feau).
2. First in the Pompallier Shield
Competition.
3. First in the national United
Nations Public Speaking
Competition (Byron Terris).
Teacher in charge, Mrs Anne
Renwick, is justifiably proud of all
the students involved.
Bahai Community and aims to
promote racial unity. In its 11-year
history, Lepau Feau is only the third
male winner of the Race Unity
Shield. More than 70 schools from
Invercargill to Auckland participated
this year, addressing the topic of
Racial Harmony.
Daniel won the Auckland
competition, and Lepau was in the
top four. Both gained places in the
national final, held in Wellington
in April. Both boys were articulate,
informative and gave stunning
presentations, according to Mrs
Renwick, but Lepau had the edge on
finals night.
Race Unity Shield
United Nations Speech
Competition
Three SHC students competed in
this contest – Lepau Feau, Daniel
Mahoney and Michael Durkin.
The contest is an initiative of the
Jake Flashman and Byron Terris
entered the Auckland section of the
United Nations Speech Competition,
where they had to discuss the
Mrs Anne Renwick with Lepau Feau, Byron Terris and Daniel Mahoney
Millennium goals for the UN and
what youth could contribute to the
success of these goals.
Byron came first in the Auckland
region and gained a place at the
national final in Wellington, where
his success continued. Winning
the national event, Byron joins 10
other delegates from New Zealand
at the Pacifica United Nations Youth
Conference in Adelaide in mid July.
The six-day conference involves
debates and discussions on world
issues, and follows a mini United
Nations format. Bryon will speak “on
behalf of” the Palestinian Liberation
Organisation at the conference.
Pompallier Shield
The Pompallier Shield is an annual
public speaking competition that
tests the oratory skills of students
throughout the Auckland Catholic
Dioceses.
The competition is structured into
Junior and Senior sections and tests
ability with liturgical readings in
prepared and sight-reading exercises.
The scripture readers were prepared
by Mrs Margaret Ward and came
second in both Senior (Daniel
Mahoney) and Junior (Fionn
Tuapola) sections.
The public speakers came third in
both Senior (Lepau Feau) and Junior
(James McDonnell) sections. Both
boys spoke about the school motto
and its relevancy in their lives. They
were prepared by Mrs Anne Renwick.
As a result of their individual
achievements, Sacred Heart College
won the Pompallier Shield. Mrs
Renwick says the skill level of the
participants is of a high standard,
and it is a great achievement to
win this competition – for the third
consecutive year.
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CollegeSports
Football:
strengths in
numbers
This season SHC has fielded
16 teams across Years 9 to 13.
Midway through the season, there
have been some superb results.
At the Year 9 (13th grade) level,
the 13A team coached by Scott
Lawrence and assisted by Terry
Torrens, successfully made it
through grading to land in the A1
championship draw. To date it has
recorded three wins and a narrow
loss. Our two other teams in the
grade, B1 and B3, currently are
placed second equal in the East
competition.
Our top Year 10 14th grade team,
coached by Trevor Gaffney,
just missed out on the A1
championship grade and is
currently third in the A2 division.
There has been some impressive
football from the 14B1 team,
which is placed second equal in
the 14B East competition.
A huge number of games have
been cancelled because of poor
field conditions, thanks to the
rain. This has hampered the
efforts of the 15A side to get its
championship draw underway.
It has three games to make up
against Auckland Grammar, Mt
Albert Grammar and Massey.
For the first year in recent
memory, SHC has featured four
Senior teams in addition to the
1st XI and 2nd XI. The Senior C1,
a Year 13 side, is unbeaten since
grading and is second on the table
due to a 1-1 draw with Elim. The
2nd XI has struggled with form, but
with effort and hard work this can
be turned around.
Mr Nick Fitness,
Teacher in Charge
1st XI
As the second round of the
Auckland Secondary Schools
Premier League begins, Sacred
Heart’s 1st XI is in fourth place,
nine points adrift from league
leader Mt Albert Grammar.
In what is a very tight and
competitive league this year,
it seems as though any team
is able to take points off of
another on any given day.
Although Mt Albert and
Auckland Grammar have broken
away from the other teams, it is
Stephen Carmichael, who scored a hat-trick for New Zealand in the U17 World
Cup in Mexico, in action against Rangitoto
still unclear which team will be
champion come the end of the
season.
The 1st XI’s chief aim for the
first half of the season was to
ensure a top four placing, which
would mean a top-eight place
for the national tournament
– to be held in Napier in Term
3. Although we have achieved
this, and still remain in the
Knockout Cup, there is some
disappointment that the team
has accumulated three draws
and managed to take just the
one point from the two away
games at Westlake and Kelston.
Payne has also been a problem,
and with some tough games to
come, Coach Mr Danny Hay
will be asking his players to be
more assertive and composed in
front of goal. Making sure that
opportunities are taken, keeping
concentration and discipline
at the back, and not gifting the
opposition goals, will determine
where the team finishes up at
the end of the season.
Our two good wins over St
Peter’s this season have ensured
that we have retained the
Patrick Dunn Cup for the time
being.
A lack of goals from outside
Stephen Carmichael and Tim
Cyclists tracking well
The Sacred Heart College cycling
squad has 21 boys enrolled this
season, and a new coach to guide
them - Herke Beukens, who is a
time trial specialist.
After four rounds of the
Waterfront Team Time Trials,
results are promising. The Senior
A team placed seventh in the most
recent time trial, and is coming
ninth overall. Its times have
improved each race.
Senior A riders Jonathan Laycock,
Joshua Hunter and Keegan Gilder
also competed in the Junior Tours
this year with good results, and
Joshua was selected for the New
Zealand development squad.
The Senior B team is riding well,
and achieving consistent results.
The Junior A is a new combination
this season, and is managing to
stay near the top 10 of its section.
The Junior B and Junior C teams
are a mix of Year 7, 8 and 9 riders,
and are also riding well.
The first of the season’s big events,
the North Island School Champs,
took place in early July. The best
results were recorded by Joshua
Hunter, who came fourth in the
U17 section; Jonathan Laycock,
who was fifth and first Aucklander
in the U20 section; while Mateus
MacKenzie placed 11th in the U15
boys.
The next event is the Mt
Wellington National Individual
Championships, taking place 2628 August.
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Senior A in action at the North Island Cycling Champs.
Mr Neil Penfold
CollegeSports
An inspirational
season so far
Just past the halfway mark of the
rugby season and the 1st XV has
already achieved a number of
significant milestones.
From winning the Marist
Quadrangular, the team has
added the Fitzpatrick-Kirkpatrick
Cup (23-3 vs Kings) and the
Moascar Cup (8-3 vs Kelston)
– both for the first time in the
College’s proud history. The
Fitzpatrick-Kirkpatrick Cup was
launched in 2009 and is played
for by SHC and Kings, while the
Moascar Cup is the Ranfurly
Shield of secondary school rugby.
The team has backed this up
further by claiming back the
Hibernian Shield with a hard
fought 22-8 win against De La
Salle. However, Coach Mr Dave
Dillon says there is still much to
achieve before the season can be
claimed as a success. “We are very
proud of what we have achieved
so far. But we are also fully aware
that championships are only won
in the second half of the season.
The team is fully committed to
working hard and seeking to take
its performance to another level,
focusing only on the game that
we are next to play.”
From winning the Marist Quadrangular, the 1st XV has added the FitzpatrickKirkpatrick Cup (23-3 vs Kings), and the Moascar Cup, claimed from Kelston.
The team has enjoyed and
appreciated magnificent support
from the SHC community on the
sidelines, as well as from sponsors
(Warden Consulting Ltd, Walker
Logistics Ltd, Panasonic, Bakers
Delight St Heliers and Balance
Sports Nutrition).
Grant Wilson, Manager
A quick word with …
Basketballer Alex Carew-Bourke
Now in Year 13, Alex has been a
member of the SHC 1st V since
mid 2006 and been selected for
both the U18 and U20 national
sides over the past two years.
He was a key weapon when
the 1st V won its way into the
Premier League in 2011.
How did you get into
basketball?
I was a tall kid so my dad
suggested I play, but I didn’t
ever get a chance until halfway
through Year 8.
Apart from your height,
what has it taken to get
good at the game?
I never stop training! I’m either
in the gym or on the court
everyday, usually for at least
three hours.
What motivates you to
do such hard yards?
I’ve always had the mentality
that whatever sport I play, I
want to be the best at it. When
I started playing basketball
this was what drove me. But I
soon realised how much I loved
playing the game, and that’s
what motivates me now, just
the pure pleasure of playing.
What was it like being a
Year 9 student, playing
with seniors?
I never really had any time to
be intimidated or scared. I was
training about three hours a
day even then and anytime
I felt intimidated, I
would just out-work
them and out-play
them until I won their
respect. I learnt never
to back down or shy
away from a challenge.
Who has inspired
you as a coach?
I’ve had a lot of
coaches but two have
really stood out in my
development. From
Year 9 through to Year
11, Mr Simpson (1st
V coach) would serve
as a training partner,
rather than a coach,
which allowed me to
push myself while still
training how I wanted
to. I have also been
greatly influenced
by the Coach of the
West Auckland rep
team, who I played
for in 2009 when we
came second in the
nationals. He pushed me every
time I played until I understood
the difference between good
and great. He still serves as
a sort of mentor and coach
despite me not having played
for him for two years.
You are leaving SHC in
August for the United
States. What are your
plans?
I am pursuing my studies as
well as basketball. First I will
Guess who’s
coming to dinner!
Sacred Heart Rugby Supporters Club is
pleased to announce its Rugby World
Cup Dinner and Fundraising Auction.
Where: School Gymnasium
When: Thursday, 6 October (just prior
to Rugby World Cup quarter finals)
Special Guests: Josh Kronfeld - former
All Black and World Cup veteran as well
as other former All Blacks including Old
Boy All Blacks.
Music for the evening will be produced
by Sacred Heart’s latest singing
sensation - Massad. Other SHC Old Boy
musicians will be in attendance.
attend high school and aim to
get a scholarship to a university
where I can continue both
studying and playing. And I
will be the Miami Heat’s No1
NZ fan.
And the player you try
most to emulate?
Magic Johnson - he played for
the LA Lakers and he was much
taller than everyone else at his
position (which I am for New
Zealand standards) but was also
one of the best passers ever.
The evening includes a Fundraising
Auction of special sports and Sacred
Heart memorabilia and other major
items, as well as a short live music
interlude during the evening.
Cost: Single tickets - $150 (for members
of Sacred Heart Rugby Supporters Club),
$165 (for non-members) or the option
to buy a table of 10 for $1500.
Tickets limited to 350 guests.
All food, beer, wine and non-alcoholic
drinks included in the ticket price.
Enquiries: Milton Ross, mross@
sacredheart.school.nz
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Traditions
2011 Marist Cricket Carnival
The excitement builds!
x Marist College Ashgrove
x Catholic College Sale
x Sion College
x Marcellin College
x Newman College
The College first became part of
the tournament in 1994, when an
Australian school had to pull out.
“We grabbed the opportunity,”
says Br Gerard Mahony, who has
had a long association with the
tournament. “The next year, we
were not invited and were not
likely to be invited again as it
was meant to be an Australian
carnival. Then in September 1995
I was in Canberra with the 1st
XV and one of the Brothers was
complaining that a team had
pulled out of the 1996 carnival
and they were one team short. I
spoke up saying that we would
come. I rang Auckland and in half
an hour had the confirmation that
we would be coming. As a result of
us helping them out we were then
included in the carnival for as
long as we wished to be involved.
We have not missed a carnival
since then and have hosted it on
two other occasions.”
Over the years, a number of
players have made the Marist
Cricket Carnival XI which
is chosen at the end of the
tournament. The College has
also been awarded Best Bowler,
Best Batter, and Captain of the
Carnival.
Mr Berrill says a highlight for
SHC teams is to be able to play on
some of the best cricket wickets
anywhere in the world, in some of
the hottest temperatures they will
experience. “We’ve played in 40
degrees, and watched birds fall out
of the sky because of the heat!”
A committee of SHC staff and
parents is busy organising
sponsorship, accommodation,
equipment and logistics for the
event.
The committee welcomes
assistance from the Sacred
Heart College community to
help with various aspects of the
carnival, in particular drivers,
caterers, qualified umpires, and
scorers. We are also still actively
seeking cash sponsorship or free
product to ensure that a successful
tournament is hosted.
If there is anyone who wishes to
help in either of these areas, please
email Neil Penfold npenfold@
sacredheart.school.nz
SHC’s successes
Br Evan O’Halloran Memorial Trophy for the Most
Outstanding Cricketer of the Carnival
2005 Dean Bartlett - at Canberra
Br Crispin O’Sullivan Memorial Trophy for being Captain
of the Combined Marist XI
2007 Campbell McLaughlin - at Warragul
The Br Jordan Redden Trophy is awarded annually to the
player selected as Batsman of the Carnival
2009 Scott Allison - at Sale
2010 Henry Blackwell - at Bendigo
Keep up with the event online at:
http://www.sacredheart.school.nz/our-programmes/marist-cricketcarnival-2011/
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DevelopmentFoundation
Senior Old Boys
Reunion 1940-60
SHC comes to Sydney
The Royal Automobile Club of
Australia, 89 Macquarie Street,
is the elegant venue for the first
official SHC Old Boys Reunion
to be held Australia. Loyal Old
Boy, entertainer, comedian,
raconteur and ‘odd-fellow’ Mark
WRIGHT (79) will marshal the
troops through the evening with
his usual effervescent style. Br
Michael is making the trip and
looking forward to catching up
with everyone, accompanied by
SHC Principal Jim Dale.
Continuously circulating hearty
bites and an open bar from 7pm
until midnight is sure to keep the
memories flowing! After midnight
a cash bar operates for those
night owls that want to carry on.
Interest has been keen on both
sides of the Tasman from a wide
age range, but one thing they
have in common – the contagious
Sacred Heart spirit and memories
that transcend decades.
Get tickets, book flights, come and
join your mates in Sydney!
Contact in Sydney:
Roger SHALFOON (67),
rogger@tpg.com.au
Phone 0439 199979
Contact in Auckland: Lyn Luxton,
lluxton@sacredheart.school.nz
Phone (09) 529 3743
Annual Giving Programme 2011
In 2010 the Annual Giving
programme raised almost $30,000
for the advancement of academic,
sporting and cultural activities in
the College, as well as providing
opportunities for students who
would not normally be able to
attend SHC to come here and
receive a high-quality Catholic
education. It is also providing a
small but steadily growing fund
toward the development of new
facilities.
strong commitment to success,
and that is reflected in the
confidence with which parents
and Old Boys support its future
development and goals.
Please continue to support the
work of current students and
reinforce the faith of generations
gone before by contributing to
the Annual Giving Programme.
A form is enclosed in this issue of
Confortare to assist you to make
your donation.
SHC has a proud history and a
Recent visitors
Bryan McCARTHY (63) and his wife Miriam visited Auckland
recently. Over the past three months they have been busy training a
group of 60 novice runners to complete a half marathon in Canberra,
where they live. They are pleased to report that they both ran the 21k
distance. Bursting with fit energy they called into SHC, and are pictured
here with Kerry PLAMUS – Old Boys Association Communications.
kjp@orcon.net.nz
In arguably the worst weather
of the year so far, over
60 hardy senior Old Boys
ventured out to SHC to attend
the May reunion. A collection
of badly bent
umbrellas left
in the foyer
was testimony
to the wildness
of the weather,
which
curtailed some
activities such
as touring
the campus.
However, it
did nothing
to dampen
the lively
conversation
and gales of
laughter inside
the Old Boys
Lounge.
Unfortunately, we were unable
to venture outside so the
group photo usually taken
in front of the Chapel had to
be improvised and wasn’t as
Year 12 student
Croatian contingent Back: Kerry Plamus (62),
Lepau Feau
Ivan Mercep (46), Mate Frankovich (47), Nick
presented his
Devcich (45), Graeme Glamuzina (55), Maurice
speech entitled
Hall (54). Front: Peter Baran (49), Bob Kriletich
‘Confortare’,
which he was
(56), Fr Ivan Lunjevich (48).
to deliver to
the judges of
the Pompallier
Speech Competition later that
successful as we hoped, unlike
evening. Everyone could relate
the morning tea, which was
to his sentiments, delivered
devoured with gusto! One Old
with charm, wit and pathos.
Boy was heard to say, “Let the
Old Boys’ tales of heroic
day boys go first because if
sportsmanship, glory days and
the boarders get in there’ll be
boarding pranks abounded
nothing left!”
and there were even photos
to prove some of it in the old
It was an occasion of good
school magazines on view. Br
humour, camaraderie
Michael braved the perilously
and the SHC spirit –
wet walk from the Boarding
unbeatable!
Hostel to attend, and his
The next Old Boys reunion is
memory for details astonished
on 15 July, for leavers 1960many.
70. A report on that evening
There was also a large
will appear in the next issue of
attendance by Old Boys of
Confortare.
Croatian descent.
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LookingBack
In Memoriam
Flight Sergeant J E Albertson
Jack ALBERTSON was the son of
George and Rita Albertson and hailed
from Nelson. He
attended Sacred
Heart College
in 1931 and
1932. College
records show he
was in Lenihan
House and also
belonged to the
‘Children of
Mary’ sodality.
Tribute to Br Pastor
Br Pastor (Paul) Scott was a teacher and Principal at Sacred Heart
College. He was also a Provincial of the Marist Brothers, and held many
other leadership roles throughout his life. The following is taken from
his eulogy, given by Br Richard DUNLEAVY at St Mary’s Manchester
Street, Christchurch, on 9 May 2011.
It is my great privilege to speak
on behalf of the Marist Brothers
of New Zealand and the Pacific.
And that task is an easy one,
for it is to pay heartfelt tribute
Jack was a great athlete and in his final
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to Paul:
year at the College he was first in broad
Rome when we were both living
there that our Spanish Deputy
Superior General came to me
one day and said spontaneously:
“That Br Paul of yours is truly a
beautiful person.”
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steeplechase.
Eight years after leaving school Jack
enlisted in the RNZAF and obtained
his wings before leaving for England
in 1941. He was first posted to Bomber
Squadron flying Wellingtons and took
part in many bombing raids on Cologne
and Essen.
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companion in community;
the wise teacher, counsellor,
and College Principal;
join with many former pupils of
Marist Brothers who will recall
Paul Scott (Br Pastor) with great
respect. He came to Sacred Heart
x the generous missionary in
College in Auckland as Principal
Tonga – alongside Mercy
Kia oratotatou
the
years,
many other
friends
inand
1961 displaying
the attribute
He was transferred
Egypt and attached
Sisters from Christchurch;
of stepping
up and
from beyond
the rankswho
throughout New
Zealand
to 70th Bomber Squadron where he was
and
undertake
the during
executive
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anything else, express the
were touchedto#
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his
kept busy for
months
on the famous
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role.have
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that with
88 years. Some
come from
afar to be
and
prayerful
sympathy of the
Marist
‘milk run’ - deep
bombing
Benghazi,
Tobruk
he was.
earnestness,
understanding
here to witness
their love
for Paul, and
while
and other ports
nearly
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toevery
the night.
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Family who have lost
low key humour, each of which
I speak for his many students,
others
send
their
sincere
apologies.
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squadron was
active
in
the
battle
of
El
such a dear brother, uncle, and
friend. Both
he continued to display with
including
Bishop Pat DUNN,
Alamein. Jack was killed in action near
those latter are Bishop Pat Dunn of
unfailing warmth in subsequent
whoour
askeddeep
me to convey his
of our families share not only
Tobruk on 4 December 1942 and is
Auckland who
asked me to convey his
years.”
admiration
and affection for
sorrow
at
the
passing
of
such
a
great
and
buried in the Tobruk cemetery. He was
admiration and affection for Paul who was
Paul who was the Headmaster
I speak
alsohe
forstarted
many Marist
25 years old.dear man but also the very happy
the Headmaster
when
at Sacred
when he started at Sacred
Brothers
in
other
countries
memories
of
his
love
and
life
among
us.
Like many RAF pilots, Jack would have
Heart College and hisHeart
teacherCollege and his teacher along the
as well, particularly those he
And just
this morning, our Governor
along the way. And Sirway.
Anand
been aware of the high casualty rate. A
lived with during his years
is of that
love and life that itSATYANAND,
is my great who had
invited Sir Anand Satyanand, who had
General,
letter home It
expresses
his thoughts:
working in Rome, and when he
privilege to speak now, on behalf
the Headmaster
Paul, hisofformer
invited Paul,attended
his former
Headmaster at
On receiving this letter you will already
various international
at Sacred
one of Heart, to be one of his personal
Marist Brothers of New Zealand
andHeart,
the to be Sacred
know that God has called me to give my
conferences. In fact something
his personal
when
he
Pacific. And that task is an easy
one, forguests
it
guests
whenI mentioned
he wasat the
inaugurated
life. I cannot hope to express the thoughts
gathering as
was inaugurated as Governor
to to
pay
heartfelt
tribute to Paul;
Governor General
years ago,
here infive
Christchurch
two emailed
years
with which I is
wish
convey
to you just
General five years ago. He
the warm-hearted,
this messageagotoonbe
the included
occasion ofwithin
Paul’s this
prior to the most difficult
and hazardous loving person,
emailed this message to be
the
encouraging
brother
and
70th anniversary of entering
tribute:
part of my training.
included within this tribute: “I
the Marist Brothers - it was in
companion in community,
st
x the strong Provincial and
International Marist Leader
for the Brothers;
I want you to know that I am entirely in
theno complaints
wise teacher,
and
God’s hands. I have
to make counsellor,
College
to Him. He gave me
the mostPrincipal,
wonderful
theandstrong
Provincial and International
parents and brother
sister second
Marist
Leader
for the Brothers,
to none. And I consider
that
I have had
more than my share
blessings, so
theof His
generous
missionary in Tonga if Almighty God wishes
to recall me,Mercy
it is
alongside
Sisters
from
ok by me and I would
like you to look at
Christchurch
it in that light also.
This
lifeloyal,
is ephemeral:
and
the
loving friend that he was
we must all eventually
dieall.
and I will look
for us
forward to the time when we shall be
reunited in Heaven.
Thank
dearest
But '
notyou,
just
our
ones, for yourtwo
self sacrifice
in givingwho
me a
families
good education at Sacred Heart, a wonderful
mourn his passing
home and a religion without which I do
and recall the happy
not know where I would have been. Do not
memories of his life
mourn for me unduly but bear this cross
and
love
today.
with fortitude and courage. God Bless you
There are also his
all – Jack.
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over
That, I believe, is a sketch
portrait which I am certain
all who have known him well
would be happy to endorse.
For Paul did indeed have a
remarkable and precious gift for
friendship and brotherhood.
The secret at the core of who
Paul Scott was, and how he
lived and related, was a deep
wellspring of Catholic and
Marist theology and spirituality.
It was a holistic integration of
both heart and head in the way
that Vatican II and the renewed
understanding of scripture was
calling Religious in particular,
and Catholics in general, to live
and witness. He had, indeed,
become a holy man, basing
his faith on God’s love for him
and for the world at all times, a
lesson we all have to gradually
learn. This commitment
and inner peace blossomed
even more as he entered the
uncertain corridors of old age
and illness, so that nothing
really disturbed his inner
equanimity nor his deep faith,
hope and love ever again.
Brothers who will recall Paul Scott (Brother
Pastor) with great respect. He came to
Sacred Heart College in Auckland as
Principal in 1961 displaying the attribute of
stepping up from the ranks to undertake
the executive role. He achieved that with
earnestness, understanding and low key
humour, each of which he continued to
display with unfailing warmth
in subsequent
The Sacred
Brotherhood DVD is a 40-minute
documentary that profiles five Old Boys who died
The Sacred
Brotherhood DVD
in the world wars. The documentary is based on
Itstudents’
is particularly
research, interviews with family members,
pleasing
it is
and a visitthat
to Europe.
here in his beloved
Copies of the Sacred
Christchurch
and Brotherhood DVD can be
purchased
online
at www.sacredheart.school.nz, or
Canterbury that we
contact farewelling
are
Mrs Deborah
ph 0-9-529 3660 ex 814.
Paul,
amongBoughtwood,
so
many of his family
and the many firm
InProfile
People are life’s
greatest pleasure
Br Albert is a much loved member of the
Marist Brothers community who lives
in the recently built Brothers’ residence
on Crossfield Road. He has had a long
association with Sacred Heart College, being
one of the Richmond Road staff members
who transferred to the school’s new location
on West Tamaki Road in 1955.
Now aged 86, his career in education has
taken him to many places. He shares with us
some of his life’s most cherished moments.
I
did all my schooling in
Greymouth with the Marist
Brothers’ high school. It still
runs today, but I don’t think
there are any Brothers teaching
there now. Even while at school,
I had an idea I would like to
become a Brother.
I got my first job working for the
Education Department’s Salaries
and Superannuation Office, based
in Wellington. It was then that
my idea started to blossom. I went
to see the Novitiate, and I was
delighted to be accepted.
I trained in Timaru at
Claremont, and then came to
Auckland to attend our teachers
training college – we called it a
Scholasticate. It was located on
Mt Albert Road where Marcellin
College is now. After 12 months
there I was appointed to the old
SHC at Richmond Road, where I
spent the next 10 years teaching
and assisting Br Theophane in the
Boarding Hostel.
Twelve of the Richmond Road
Brothers came to West Tamaki
Road in 1955. It was a pretty
rugged existence for us in those
early days. We only had a few
classrooms, our living quarters
were being built around us, and
the grounds were as well.
I only spent a year here, and was
then appointed to head up the
Scholasticate. I had a couple of
years doing that, and another
couple of years teaching at St
Pauls, and then I was given the
opportunity to do my second
novitiate, in France.
This was my “OE”, which a lot
of young Kiwis do, and it really
helped to develop me as a person.
I am deeply grateful for the
opportunity. The Brother who ran
it had no English, and our lessons
were all conducted in French. I
used to keep copies of his lectures
and one of the Australian Brothers
who could understand French
would translate them for me
afterwards. There were lots of
different nationalities there, and it
was an amazing experience.
I also got to travel around Europe
and the United States afterwards.
One of the great advantages
of being a member of a global
community is that wherever in
the world you are, you always
have people to visit.
When I came back to New
Zealand, I was appointed Master
of Novices in Timaru, and I did
that for nine years. In those days
we had quite a good number of
Brothers in the Order, and I think
well over 100 men would have
trained at Claremont in that time.
After that I had a couple of years
teaching in Hamilton, and then
I was appointed Principal of our
school in Greymouth. I moved
from there to Invercargill, where
I was Principal at the time of
integration. Life in a Marist school
became so much better then,
because there was more money
and resources available to us. We
had help financially to expand our
facilities, our teaching staff, and
our administrative support.
Br Albert, pictured in the aisle seat with Br Michael to his right, was most
impressed with the Cathedral Mass - gathering of Old Boy Priests and
Brothers, members of the SHC community, and the entire student body.
schools, and they have made a
tremendous contribution. Our
work as Marist Brothers would not
have survived without them.
I returned to SHC in 1983,
and moved into financial
administration. We didn’t have
the benefit of computers in the
early days. All the bookwork was
done manually. When computers
came in, it was one of the greatest
events of my administrative career.
I was also involved in coaching
rugby and cricket, cultural
activities, and for many years I
served in the Boarding Hostel.
I still enjoy being involved in life
at SHC. The Mass at the Cathedral
recently was a wonderful
experience, with 1200 students
plus Old Boy Priests and Old Boy
Brothers and Past Presidents of the
Old Boys Association. To meet up
with people again from time to
time is a great pleasure.
I have been very blessed with the
company I have lived with, and
the people I have worked with,
both Brothers and lay people. My
best memories are of the people I
have rubbed shoulders with.
As told to Leanne Gibson
COMRADE OH COMRADE
OUR COLOURS ARE THESE
The Marist Brothers had also
reached a stage by then that
our numbers had declined and
we were unable to staff many
of our schools. That was when
lay teachers became part of our
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OldBoys
Architect imbued with SHC spirit
The next stage of development at SHC includes
plans for a Performing Arts Centre and Great
Hall. A member of the Jasmax architectural
firm that will provide the design is a man
with a deep connection to the College and a
plethora of acclaimed public institutions to his
architectural credit, Ivan MERCEP ONZM
(46).
While Ivan retired as a director of Jasmax some
years ago, he is still involved in a number
of Jasmax projects and says he is looking
forward to being involved in the architectural
development of the new facilities.
“Being an Old Boy, I am aware of the spirit
of the College, of what it is all about. I have
always retained an interest in the school, and
how it performs. I always look more than once
at any Old Boy who comes to Jasmax for a job.
The things you learn at Sacred Heart, you keep
with your forever – particularly community
and moral values.”
Ivan founded Jasmax in 1963, with Stephen
JELICICH (39) and Graham SMITH (46).
Graham passed away in the mid 1980s,
while Stephen has become a writer. Ivan has
stayed with the firm since its founding. His
architectural credits include Te Papa, The
Rarotongan hotel in the Cook Islands, and
numerous university buildings including
Fale Pasifika at Auckland University. For the
Catholic community, he designed a church in
Glendowie for Fr Whelan and the St Francis
convent school in Pt Chevalier.
Jasmax founders and Old Boys: At right, at back: Graham Smith. At right, in front: Ivan
Mercep At left, in middle: Stephen Jelicich. They are pictured with colleagues and
partners, at La Boheme restaurant in 1964.
His contribution to architecture and urban
design education and awareness has been
recognised by his professional body, the NZ
Institute of Architects, which awarded him a
gold medal in 2008 - the highest honour it can
bestow.
NZIA says that fundamental to Ivan’s approach
to design is his unshakable belief in the power
of the consultative process. Ivan’s consultation
imperative has seen him as a member of the
board of the Auckland Civic Trust (1985-1989);
a member of the Ponsonby Urban Design
Working Party; and a member of the Auckland
City Council Urban Design Panel.
Ivan, a Fellow of the NZIA, was made an Officer
of the Order of New Zealand (ONZM) in 1997.
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Obituaries
Br Giles WATERS d on 4 June at Selwyn
Retirement Village Royal Oak, aged 83,
in his 64th year as a Brother (originally
from Hamilton). He spent his last years
of active life working at SHC, was Marist
Brothers’ rep on the Marist Rugby Board.
Peter GOODSON (46) retired in
1988 after a long career with Royal
Insurance, serving in both Hawke Bay
and Wellington Branches and finally
in Head Office. Peter was a very active
member of the Catholic Foundation of
the Archdiocese of Wellington for a very
long period and retired after serving
several years as Chairman. He was also
involved with The Hibernian Society and
the Saint Vincent de Paul Society. He was
a very proud Old Boy, and a loyal and
regular attendee at Wellington reunions
which he helped organise for many years.
A highlight for him was his attendance at
the SHCOBA Centennial Dinner in 2009.
John Robert LONG (39) d 13 June
2010. Lived in Epsom and was a qualified
electrician and builder. His brother John
B LONG also attended SHC and lives in
Australia.
Terry Terrance BRANNIGAN (55)
d 5 July 2010. Lived in Kohimarama.
Terry was marketing manager for George
Stock & Co and was past president of
the Auckland Citizens and Ratepayers
Association.
Tim HONISS-QUIGLEY (05) d 20 May
tragically aged 23 at Te Kauwhata. Tim
worked as a farmhand.
Gregory George WALKER (43) d in
Auckland on 5 May. Had been a chemist,
and former club captain of Marist Rugby,
and former president of Auckland
Commercial Travellers Club. Brother of
the late Selwyn, father of Campbell
(86) and Luke (91).
David Joseph NOBBS (36) d 11 June at
Mercy Parklands, Ellerslie, aged 90. Had
worked as an accountant at a motor
company most of his life and had a long
association with the SHCOBA.
Dr Frederick McCONNELL (29) d in a
retirement home in Mt Albert, aged 98.
Paul Joseph SWANN (62) d 7 May
2011. The service was held in Whangarei.
Paul worked in the Northland area since
leaving College.
Clive Charles ALLPRESS (39) d in
Thames, aged 88. Was a Prefect and
House Captain. Became a teacher. Brother
of the late Neville (35). Buried after a
Requiem Mass at Tairua.
Fr Frank Leo SHANNAHAN (39) d
25 May in the Little Sisters Home in
Ponsonby. Had served the Auckland
Diocese for 64 years and was Parish Priest
at Onehunga when he retired. when he
retired Brother of the late William (32)
and the late Mons James SHANNAHAN
(41) Orakei.
Ken Owen John ARDVISON (55) d
21 May in Hamilton, aged 73. He had
been an Associate Professor of English at
Waikato University.
Ernest CORBETT (37) d 8 April in New
Plymouth.
Devon RIGG (41) d peacefully on 16
April on the North Shore. Devon spent
most of his life in the Merchant Navy.
Colin Alexander SNEDDEN (34)
d 23 April at a retirement home in
Takapuna. WW11, Colin was an
accountant and a keen sportsman and
sports commentator. 1st XI at SHC
President of the SHCOBA 1960. Son of
the late Nesbit (08) - NZ cricket captain.
Nephew of Bishop Owen Snedden and
brother of the late Warwick.
Fr Terry DIBBLE (44) d 24 April at his
home in Grey Lynn after a long battle
with cancer. Ordained in 1960. Had been
chaplain at St Pauls for many years.
Bruce Arthur CHRISTMAS (45)
d 15 April at his home in Takapuna.
Bruce was a long-serving accountant in
Auckland and was well known for his
work in many Catholic organisations.
Son of the late Arthur (11). He was head
of the Earthquake and War Damages
Commission and largely responsible
for building up its reserves. Evidently,
it didn’t have any to speak of when he
took over. Head of the NZ Society of
Accountants (following his father) among
numerous other achievements; a great
contributor to society and much admired.
A tribute to a war
hero not mentioned
Wilfred Arthur WATT attended SHC
from 1932-35. His courageous action in
World War Two was not documented in the
school magazine and his name is not on the
SHC Roll of Honour. We can only assume
his parents were overwhelmed by the news
of his death and the College did not receive
information of what had happened to him
in Herenthout, Belgium.
A request was made to the SHC Archives
by Jacqui Wood, great niece of Wilfred,
for information on his days at Sacred
Heart College. Wilfred was the 1932 Junior
Sports Champion. He broke two records
in 1933, represented at Secondary School
Sports and played football (rugby) in the
championship-winning fourth grade team.
He continued his athletic successes in his
remaining years at school, and his love for
rugby was rewarded with a place in the 1st
XV.
Wilfred began his services training in
Rotorua in 1942. He was awarded the Pilots
Badge and promoted to Sergeant in 1942.
Attached to the RAF, he embarked for Britain
in January 1943.
He was sent on a flying mission to
Leopoldsburg, Belgium. Unable to accurately
pinpoint the target area, the master bomber
decided to abort the mission and have the
whole squadron return to base to avoid
bombing civilian homes. Unfortunately,
Pilot Watt never received the abort message
and proceeded to the target area. He was
spotted by a German night fighter. Two of
his four engines were shot up and set on fire.
He took control of the aircraft long enough
for two of the crew members to bail out. The
plane crashed into a field, avoiding a major
disaster and loss of life to residents, but
claiming Wilfred’s life.
Wilfred had displayed bravery that has
forever made him a hero to the people
of Herenthout. Wilfred was buried at the
Heverlee War Cemetery, Leuven, Belgium.
Wilfred’s mother accepted the following
medals for his wonderful courageous action:
1939-45 Star, Aircrew Europe Star, Defence
Medal, War Medal 1939/45 and New
Zealand War Medal. The family presented
to Sacred Heart College in his memory
a Wilfred Watt Memorial Cup for the
Intermediate Athletic Sprint Championship,
which dates from 1953-1963.
Mrs Marie Yonge, Archivist
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in which he gives credit to his old school.
He also thrilled the 1st XV by handing out
the jerseys prior to the game against De La
Salle, which the team won.
Phil BUCKLEY is operating his Formula
E Indoor Raceway Go Karting business, at
Ascot Rd Mangere. This is a great family/
corporate sport and lots of fun.
Bede MILLS is studying law at Victoria
University and is flatting with Nick
WANDEN who is also attending Vic.
Union: The Heart of Rugby
Kelsen BUTLER (83) is involved with
‘UNION: The Heart of Rugby’. It is an
exhibition and accompanying large-format
book launching this September at the
Auckland Town Hall. The project features
photos from the world’s leading rugby
photographers as well as interviews with
John Kirwan, Nick Farr-Jones, Philippe
Sella, Martin Johnson and Joel Stransky. A
Sacred Heart edition of the book, including
the College crest and a note from Sean
FITZPATRICK, has been produced as
a fundraising initiative for rugby at the
College.
Sean was in New Zealand recently for the
launch of his own book, Winning Matters,
Simon FISHER is general manager
for Sales Partners Life Ltd ,an insurance
company, based in Takapuna.
Lawrence SCHMETZER is selling vehicles
for Continental Car Services, (Chrysler,
Dodge, Jeep) in Greenlane.
Grayson SCHIPORST is scoring lots of
tries for University. John MILLS is kicking
goals for Marist and Amasio VALLANCE
is playing for Suburbs. James KING got a
run late in the game for the Blues against
the Reds.
Mark ANSCOMBE (72). Congratulations
to Mark, coach of the New Zealand U20
rugby team, for winning the World
Championship in Italy.
Logan SWANN (92) is selling real estate
for Ray White in Remuera. He has been
spotted supporting the 1st XV along with
Mark PEDERSON, Tim GREENE,
Aubrey DONOVAN, Shane DOWNEY,
Luke MORLEY, Mike KLAASSEN
(resplendent in retro striped blazer), Shane
COLEMAN, among the many supporters at
its matches.
SHCOBA Annual Dinner
Friday, 16 September 6.30pm for pre
dinner drinks College Dining Hall
Tickets $70 (drinks included)
Jacket and tie please
Now is the time to round up your
buddies and make up a table for a
fun night.
Special tables for leavers in years
ending in 1 or 6
There are no door sales.
Please see insert in this issue of
Confortare for tickets.
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