The Clipboard shares celebrations, observations, recollections, and musings from the Headmaster's desk to yours.

We have excelled! We have exceeded expectations! We have set the bar! A fabulous Sport, Arts and Cultural celebration assembly was held on the last day of the term.

“I wish it need not have happened in my time,” said Frodo. “So do I,” said Gandalf, “and so do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.”

I have had a number of battles with cancer over the years. I think almost all of us reading this know someone who has had cancer, or have had cancer themselves.

My first Headship was in Croydon, South London. As I stood at the gate welcoming our students to school, large numbers of them greeted me with "Wah gwaan, Sir?” I didn’t know what that meant. Equally I'm sure they were as confused by my "Kia Ora" and "Morena."

We have had tremendous support from our Old Boys over the years. I have spent time with a number of them, and it is always a huge pleasure. I can hear and feel their passion for WC, and their aroha and pride for our current boys. I can’t thank them enough for their support and continued interest and commitment to their college.

There is a heartbeat to every school. In some schools, like WC, you can hear it booming across the whenua, across Aotearoa, across the world; it’s strong.

The boys have returned in great heart and spirit. I always love the first day of a new term. I miss the students. They miss each other. I love watching them greet each other and catch up.

On Friday, I got to go back to my previous school, Massey High School in West Auckland, and handover the korowai to the new Principal in a special ceremony.