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Old Boys' Newsletter - 28 August 2024

Contents

by Matt Ioane

Welcome to our August edition.

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Rector's Report

by Jon McDowall

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Invitation: Sydney and Perth After 5s

by Kathryn Eagle

Last call for RSVPs to our gathering is Australia in September.

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Profile: Michael Leitch (2002-2004)

by Kelly Watson

Our 2024 Sports Award recipient.

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Profile: Gerard Smyth (1964-1968)

by Kelly Watson

Our 2024 Cultural Award recipient.

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Annual Old Boys' Dinner: A Memorable Celebration

by Clare Wilkinson

On Saturday, August 10, the Old Boys' Annual Dinner took place at the Addington Raceway and Events Centre, continuing this tradition, 99 years after the first dinner was held.

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Wellington After 5

by Clare Wilkinson

A delightful evening with Wellington Bedeans.

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Reflections: Celebrating our global story

by Emily Rosevear

In the lead up to the Boarding 100 event happening in April 2025, we take a look at the history of international students at St Bede's.

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Matthew Glen (stroke seat) and Luke Hickling (7 seat)

Bedean rowing duo shine on world stage

by Kathryn Eagle

Luck Hickling (2019-2023) and Matthew Glen (2019-2023) place an impressive 4th at the World U19 Rowing Championship Regatta.

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Old Boys' Annual Golf Tournament 2024

by Kathryn Eagle

Registrations open next week!

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The mihi whakatau welcomed students from Apifou'ou College in Tonga.

Warm welcome for Tongan neighbours

by Kathryn Eagle

Last week, our school community welcomed students and staff from Apifo'ou College, who were visiting from Tonga.

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PTA Night at the Races

by Tracey Ruddenklau

The PTA would like to invite the St Bede’s community and their family and friends to join us for a ‘Night at the Races’.

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The Bedean Choir at the Sacred Heart Basilica.

Korimako award for choir at Cadenza

by Rosemary McBryde

The Bedean Choir were awarded a Korimako Silver Award at the 2024 South Island Cadenza of The Big Sing, which took place in Timaru on 16-17 August.

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Verhoeven signs with Brisbane Broncos

by Tracey Ruddenklau

Current 1st XV player Antonio Verhoeven caught the eye of talent scouts while representing St Bede's at the Condor Sevens tournament late last year.

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Six students selected for Junior Crusaders Camp

by Tracey Ruddenklau

Players will attend three-day camp before a team is chosen to play the Hurricanes in October.

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Connor Carroll and Oliver Carter competing in the Junior Young Farmer of the Year competition.

Top 10 finish for young farmers

by John McPhail

In the July school holidays, Year 13 students Connor Carroll and Oliver Carter travelled to Hamilton to compete in the Grand Final of the Junior Young Farmer of the Year competition.

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Canterbury Champion in the Junior Featherweight division, Jaeger Pryce.

Pryce off to National Championships

by Jude Pryce

Earlier this month, Year 12 student Jaeger Pryce fought in the Canterbury boxing champs in the Junior Featherweight division.

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by Kathryn Eagle

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Mac Templeton in action at the 2024 Kartsport National Schools' Championships.

McMillan, Templeton take first Karting honours

by Kate Straker

Year 9 student Levi McMillan and fellow teammate Year 12 student Mac Templeton competed at the Kartsport New Zealand National Schools' Karting Championships in Nelson during the last school holidays.

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Pope shares thoughts on power of reading

by Chrissie Walker

“A good book can help us weather the storm until we find peace of mind.” (Pope Francis)

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What's coming up...

by Kathryn Eagle

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