At a recent assembly we farewelled teaching staff who are leaving PNBHS at the conclusion of the 2023 school year.

Dr. Anand Tularam

Dr. Tularam’s association with PNBHS began in 1971 when he enrolled as a third form student. At the end of his fourth form year, he returned home to Fiji to study before coming back to Palmy Boys’ to complete his secondary school education in 1975.

He then returned as a member of staff for the 1981 school year as a teacher of Mathematics, a position he held until the end of 1985 when he moved to Australia.

Dr. Tularam returned again to PNBHS and the Mathematics department at the beginning of the 2018 school year and we have appreciated his subject expertise. Dr. Tularam is on leave for 2023, returning to Brisbane where he has worked and lived for many years. We look forward to welcoming him back to PNBHS in 2024.

Mr. John Strang

Mr. Strang joined the teaching staff of the English department in January 2021. He has impressed with his knowledge and passion for English and has developed positive relationships both in the classroom and in the staffroom.

Mr. Strang’s enthusiastic involvement in our co-curricular programme has been greatly appreciated. He has been player/coach for the 2nd XI and 4th XI Cricket teams, coached youth grade Rugby teams, coached and managed debating teams and been involved with the Year 10 Outdoor Education programme.  

Along with his partner, Mr. Strang has accepted a teaching position in the Cook Islands. We wish him all the best for this next stage in his career and hope to see him back at PNBHS in the future.

Mr. Winston Briggs

Mr. Winston Briggs joined the PNBHS teaching staff in January 2014. As an experienced and trade-qualified builder he has been an important part of the Technology Wood Department. Mr. Briggs relates positively to both his teaching colleagues and the young men in his classes. He has twice stepped into the position of Acting Head of Technology – Wood and his leadership has been appreciated. Mr. Briggs also holds a ‘within school’ leadership position through the Kahui Ako/Community of Learning and in this role has worked to support his colleagues.

Mr. Briggs has been a keen contributor to our co-curricular programme, in particular with our cyclists. He has also worked as the conditioning coach for the U16 A Rugby team and has regularly been involved with the Year 10 Outdoor Education programme.

Mr. Briggs is on parental leave from October 31 2022 and we look forward to his return in mid-2023.

Mr. Luke Higgie

Mr. Luke Higgie joined the Mathematics department at the beginning of the 2019 school year. As an Old Boy Mr Higgie has had a long association with PNBHS, even if his tenure as a teacher has been relatively brief. Mr. Higgie attended as a student from 1997 to 2001 and is one of 30 Old Boys on the teaching staff in 2022. At school he was a member of Albion Club and was Club Captain in 2001, was a school Prefect, played in the 1st XI Hockey team and was selected in the school Athletics team.

Mr. Higgie’s desire to see his students succeed has been greatly appreciated as has his collaborative approach in the Mathematics department. He relates positively to the students in his classes and to his teaching colleagues. Mr. Higgie has supported our co-curricular programme coaching a range of Hockey teams from the Year 9 Specials to the 2nd XI as well as being involved with the Year 10 camp programme.

Mr. Higgie is moving to a teaching position at St. Patrick’s Silverstream in 2023 and we wish him all the best for his new position.

Mr. Nathan Tutty

Mr. Nathan Tutty first joined the PNBHS teaching staff for the 1998 school year when he was appointed to a position in the Commerce department. He resigned from this position at the end of the 1999 school year to take up a position at Whanganui Collegiate.

Mr. Tutty returned to Palmy Boys’ and the Commerce department in 2011 as a teacher of Accounting. He has subsequently taught all levels of Accounting, including Scholarship. In 2020 he took over the role of Teacher in Charge of Business Studies and has looked after this popular commerce subject since then. Mr. Tutty’s unique sense of humour and approach to his teaching has endeared him to many young men. Likewise, the staff in his department and the wider staff will miss his humour and unique outlook.

Between 2012 and 2019 Mr. Tutty worked as a Dean at both Year 10 and Year 11. He was well known for his proactive approach around the school grounds

Mr. Tutty has supported a wide range of teams and sporting codes throughout his time at Palmy Boys, in particular Hockey, Football and Water Polo. From 2014 – 2016 he was the Teacher in Charge of Hockey, a significant role with responsibility for all administration and organisation for PNBHS Hockey teams. He has also been regularly involved with the Year 10 Outdoor Education programme. His contribution to the wider life of the school is greatly appreciated.

Mr. and Mrs. Tutty are relocating to Taupo in 2023 and Mr. Tutty has been appointed to a Commerce teaching position at John Paul College in Rotorua. We wish him all the best for this next stage in his career.

Watch the Rector, Mr. Bovey, farewell these staff members at a recent assembly.