"Our paths have crossed and as we move on in different directions I farewell you with Namaste."

Some last memories that Rob takes with him from STC:

• A Xavier old-boy completed his bachelor or science degree and started relief teaching at STC in 1982
  
• Set off a starter's gun in the staffroom once - the joke wasn't understood by all.
• Fundraised for Apple 2e 128k ram - $1000 each
• Taking reports from handwritten events to computer generated
• Outdoor ed trips with Terry Bligh
• Ski trips to Mt Hutt 
• Coaching the school's first XI for 10 years and having two NZ reps coming out of his coaching
• Serving on the Board of Governors
• Chair of the PPTA
• Biology field trips to Temple Basin
• A retreat to Melbourne with Marty Taylor
• A recent trip to China with Stephen Kennedy and Jenny

Groups to thank:

• The students for challenging with their unique personalities
  
• The office staff and learning support staff for tireless efforts .
• Maths staff teaching colleagues  who have provided guidance, help and inspiration.
• Graeme Cox - X-HOD Maths for his many years as a great friend - many others staff mentioned personally in his farewell speech at a staff function.

Rob Oorschot