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Old Boys Newsletter Term IV

Dear Old Boys, 

It has been an unusual year, but we have managed to overcome some challenges to make this another successful year. 

For the Old Boys' Association, we have hosted a number of great events around the country, including the very successful Palmerston North Old Boys' Dinner as well as Old Boys' drinks in Hamilton, Rotorua, Napier & Tauranga. 

We hosted our annual events such as the Old Boys' Sports Day, Golf Day and Business Alumni. With that in mind, a special congratulations to Barry Brown and Barry Clevely who were inducted into the 2020 Business Alumni. This was a great function celebrated with close friends, family and staff of PNBHS. 

The Old Boys' Association is looking forward to hosting the Sportsman's Dinner again early next year, with our second group of retired athletes being inducted into the PNBHS Sports Hall of Fame. This event will be hosted on 26 February 2021, tickets will go on sale early next year.

We are very sorry to see Muz leave our Old Boys’ Office next year. Muz has been extremely valuable for the Old Boys and for the school for his technical ability and his contacts. He has have been a great addition to the Old Boys Office and we wish him all the best on a career move as the Marketing Executive for Steelfort. Please don’t be a stranger.

Our Old Boys’ blazers are still for sale, they are becoming more and more popular and we love seeing them pop up at Old Boys’ Events.

Finally, a big thank you to our Old Boys' for their ongoing support with helping current students achieve their goals. We are extremely grateful to have your support with fundraising events and initiatives such as the Good Buggers Club, White Jersey Club & Football Supporters Club. Your contributions help us achieve our goals of maintaining high standards and producing young men of outstanding character.

We hope you and your family have a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year. 


Kind Regards,

The Old Boys Office

(Stu Leighton, Rachel Wenham and Muz Sujau)  


Contents

Meri Kirihimete | Merry Christmas

From the Rector

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Have a safe and enjoyable festive season and all the best for the New Year.

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Business Alumni 2020

2020 Business Alumni Inductees - Barry Brown & Barry Clevely

by PNBHS Old Boys

Congratulations Barry Brown & Barry Clevely, our 2020 Business Alumni Inductees.

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Old Boys Golf Day 2020

Annual Old Boys' Golf Day 2020

by PNBHS Old Boys'

22 teams battled through tough conditions to play in the Annual Old Boys' Golf Day.

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Old Boys Sports Day 2020

Old Boys Sports Day 2020

by Mazhoor Sujau

Another successful Old Boys Sports Day where the Old Boys were able to retain the trophy for another year

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Mr. Willie Docherty

Farewell - Mr. Willie Docherty

by PNBHS

The end of the 2020 school year marks the conclusion of a long association with Palmerston North Boys' High School for Mr. Willie Docherty (1981 - 2020).

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Old Boys Sports Day 2020

Our Old Boys News

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We love to keep track of our Old Boys. Mr Stuart Leighton has been busy doing some research. Check out some of the stories below.

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1961 PNBHS 1st XI Cricket Team 

PNBHS School Archives from School Archivist - Dom King

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The main focus for the year in the Archives has been the digitizing of the photos

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Video: Session Six | NZSSAA Track & Field Championships | Athletics

A golden weekend for Palmy Boys' at NZSSAA Track & Field Championships

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It was a great weekend for the Palmy Boys' team competing at the New Zealand Secondary Schools Athletic Championships at the Tauranga Domain over the weekend.

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Clay Target Shooting Presentation to Mr. Gordon MacPhee

35 Year's Service Recognised

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Old Boy Ric Prangnell takes out top Army Recruit prize

Old Boy Ric Prangnell takes out top Army Recruit prize

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Palmerston North Sapper Ric Prangnell was entertaining cruise ship guests as a dancer and aerial performer. While he enjoyed the job, he was looking for something more meaningful.

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Old Boys James Kelly (1938-42) and Alan Cull (1937-40) laying the wreath at the PNBHS ANZAC Service

Old Boys | Korean War Veterans

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Stu Leighton has been doing research on some of our Korean War Veterans over the last few weeks.

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PNBHS Old Boys' Rugby Kit

The resurrection of Palmy Steel, but this time as the new Old Boys' Rugby Team

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Palmy Steel will be looking to play at rugby sevens and tens tournaments around the country.

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Old Boys James Kelly (1938-42) and Alan Cull (1937-40) laying the wreath at the PNBHS ANZAC Service

Patron of the Old Boys' Association, Alan Cull recalls his time serving in the war

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Old Boy Alan Cull (1937-40) “We all had to join EPS (Emergency Precautions Scheme). Occasional emergency drills were held, and when the siren sounded, I was to report to the X-ray Dept. I lived a considerable distance from the hospital and, cycling, I would quite often arrive as the “All Clear” sounded.”

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Central Energy Trust Manawatū Sports Awards 2020

Central Energy Trust Manawatū Sports Awards 2020

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It was great to see a number of winners with PNBHS connections in the recent Central Energy Trust Manawatū Sports Awards.

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Old Boys Kieran Smith & Tom Baker Performing with the Royal New Zealand Airforce Band

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Baan looking to be part of winning Otago team

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Keeping your eyes on where you are running is important — just ask Josh Baan.

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Junior Road Race 2020

PNBHS Road Race History

by PNBHS

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Old Boys Newsletter Photos

Old Boy Colin Webster-Watson

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He was, in the American art tradition, as flamboyant and outrageous as he was talented.

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Julyan Falloon – Sport Canterbury Chief Executive receives National Leadership Award

by PNBHS Old Boys

C.K. Doig Leadership Award - Recognising Excellence in Leadership.

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Old Boys - Kealyn Marshall 

Passion for sharing language and culture

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Old Boy and current Newlands College teacher Kealyn Marshall received a TeachNZ Tipu Whakarito Te Reo Māori scholarship, is making a significant difference in only his second full year at the school.

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Old Boys Newsletter Photos

Our Past Athletics Champions!

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A number of great articles related to Athletics have been released by Manawatu Standard, highlighting some of the great individual performances made by former and current PNBHS students.

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Old Boys Newsletter Photos

Speedy Brothers

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Mr. Dave Tomlinson - New Zealand Hockey Male Umpire of the Year

Mr. Dave Tomlinson Named Male Umpire of the Year by New Zealand Hockey

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Old Boy - Matthew Bardsley (2009-2013)

‘To be annoying as hell on defence’- that's Old Boy Matt Bardsley’s job

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Old Boy Matthew Bardsley has increasingly become a scoring threat for the Otago Nuggets.

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Old Boy Richard Calkin shares his opinion on website marketing

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COVID-19 restrictions increase smartphone use and reinforce the importance of responsive website marketing.

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Alex West 

Road cyclist swaps Europe for a garage in Palmerston North

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Old Boy and former professional cyclist Alex West who suffered a serious crash is back riding against top international riders, but from the comfort of his home.

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Old Boys Newsletter Photos

Old Boys Gathering - Mamma Mia Restaurant 1972, Mission Bay, Auckland

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A group of Old Boys meet regularly for Lunch at Mamma Mia Restaurant 1972, in Mission Bay, Auckland

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Obituaries

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Many PNBHS Old Boys have led rich and full lives and in this section, we pay tribute to those who have passed on. May they rest in peace.

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Matt Ratana

In Memory of PNBHS Old Boy Mr. Matt Ratana

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Matt Ratana

Matt Ratana Rugby Foundation

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Stars of TV and sport, unite to support the Mat Ratana Rugby Foundation Launch.

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Giving Back to PNBHS 

The Good Buggers Club

by PNBHS Old Boys

A fund has been set up for Old Boys and “Friends of the School” (non-Old Boys but contributors to the school none the less) to assist the Rector and the staff in helping the young men at the school overcome some of the financial challenges they face in today’s secondary school environment.

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Polson Banner Haka 2019 

White Jersey Club

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Members of the WJC pay an annual subscription of $100, with proceeds going to assist with the costs of running the School’s 1st XV and assist those boys who struggle to play rugby at school due to financial constraints.

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Team Huddle - 1st XI Football 

1st XI Football Supporters Club

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The Football Supporters Club fund will be used to assist with quality coaching and technological resources such as; player analysis, additional equipment, travel and other costs associated with the running of both the school’s 1st XI and football development programmes.

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Leaving Staff - November 2020

Leaving Staff 2020

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At a recent assembly, we said farewell to staff who are leaving Palmerston North Boys' High School at the end of the 2020 school year.

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Leaving Staff - Mr. Mazhoor Sujau & Mrs. Abby Morgan

Further Leaving Staff

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Staff v Prefects Football 2020

Annual Staff v. Prefects Football Match

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Year 13 Leavers' Dinner 2020

Year 13 Leavers’ Dinner

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Thank you to Old Boy Mr. Mitchell Alexander, who was the guest speaker at the recent PNBHS Year 13 Leavers’ Dinner.

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Video: PNBHS Haka -  A Display of Respect for Year 13

PNBHS Haka - A Display of Respect for Year 13 students.

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Video: PNBHS Waiata - Tū Kaha

Tū Kaha - PNBHS Waiata

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Senior Prizegiving 2020

Senior Prizegiving 2020

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Scholarships for Tertiary Study Presentations at Senior Prizegiving 2020

Scholarships for Tertiary Study

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Joe Inman - Dux Artium 2020

Joe Inman - Dux Artium for 2020

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Congratulations to Year 12 student Joe Inman, who was named Dux Artium for 2020 at the recent Senior Prizegiving.

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Ciaran Carroll - Dux Artium 2019 & 2020

Ciaran Carroll - Dux Artium for 2020

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Congratulations to Deputy Head Prefect Ciaran Carroll, who was named Dux Artium for 2020 at the recent Senior Prizegiving.

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Curtis Heaphy - Dux Ludorum 2020

Curtis Heaphy - Dux Ludorum for 2020

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Congratulations to Year 12 student Curtis Heaphy, who was named Dux Ludorum for 2020 at the recent Senior Prizegiving.

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Eric Jiang - Proxime Accessit 2020

Eric Jiang - Proxime Accessit for 2020

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Congratulations to Eric Jiang, who was the Proxime Accessit - the runner up to the Dux Literarum - at the recent Senior Prizegiving.

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Paul Lee - Dux Litterarum 2020

Paul Lee - Dux Litterarum for 2020

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Congratulations to Prefect Paul Lee, who was announced as the Dux Litterarum for 2020 at the recent Senior Prizegiving.

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Kia Ora - Winners of the Shand Shield for 2020

Shand Shield 2020

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Congratulations to Kia Ora Club, who are the winners of the Shand Shield for 2020.

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2021 Head Prefect Jacob Dredge and 2021 Deputy Head Prefect Jonty Fleck

Student Leaders for 2021

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Congratulations to 2021 PNBHS Head Prefect Jacob Dredge and 2021 PNBHS Deputy Head Prefect Jonty Fleck.

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Junior Cultural & Sporting High Achievers 2020

Junior Cultural and Sporting High Achievers

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PNBHS Junior Boxing Presentations 2020

PNBHS Junior Boxing Championships 2020

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At a recent assembly, presentations were made to junior students who won their divisions in the PNBHS Boxing Championships.

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Junior Monrad Cup and Touch

Junior Monrad Cup and Junior Touch

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Junior Road Race 2020

Junior Road Race

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Junior Theatre Showcase

Junior Theatre Showcase 2020

by PNBHS

Congratulations to all students involved in the Junior Theatre Showcase 2020.

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John Hopcroft - Armistice Day Youth Address 2020

John Hopcroft Delivers Armistice Day Youth Address.

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Year 10 Horticulture

Year 10 Horticulture

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NZ Champions - Sports & Cultural 

NZ Sporting & Cultural Representatives & Champions 2020

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Congratulations to all our New Zealand Representatives and Champions for 2020.

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Presentation Boxes for First Team Caps

Presentation of Cap Boxes

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Young men who have played a significant number of games for PNBHS 'first teams' were presented with special presentation boxes for their caps at the Senior Prizegiving.

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1st XI Hockey Presentation of Caps

1st XI Hockey Team Awards

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1st XV Rugby Presentation of Caps

1st XV Rugby Team Awards

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1st XI Football Presentation of Caps

1st XI Football Team Awards

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Presentation of Cricket Caps 2020

1st XI Cricket Team Awards

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Premier A Basketball Awards

Basketball Premier A Team Awards

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PNBHS Boxing Championships 2020

PNBHS Boxing Championships

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PTA Support VEX Robotics Club

PTA Support the PNBHS VEX Robotics Club

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High School Old Boys Rugby Football Club - Celebrating 100 years

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The High School Old Boys RFC will turn 100 next year and therefore will be holding centenary celebrations over Easter weekend 2nd– 4th April 2021

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Register Today! Join the celebrations.The Manawatu Cricket Association is celebrating 125 Years of Cricket on Jan 22-25, 2021.

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We would love as many of our Cricketers from our wider community to be part of our celebration. Our association has so much history and so many stars, we have a lot to celebrate, much of this has now been captured in the book that will be launched at these celebrations - 125 Years of Manawatu Cricket written by Alec Astle and Murray Brown.

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