Trusts that supported Sacred Heart College in 2011 – thank you!

Mt Wellington Foundation – Junior Scholarships and 1st XV Rugby
Nautilus Foundation – General grades rugby  
Four Winds Foundation – 1st XV rugby 
Cuesports – 1st XI Football
Lion Foundation  - Marist Cricket Carnival
New Zealand Charitable Trust - Rowing

Our Major Sponsors: 

Fuji Xerox, Initial Hygiene, Westpac Banking Corporation

Old Boys Reunions  2012

Notification will be by email rather than snailmail, so make sure you send email addresses to kerry plamus kjp@orcon.net.nz or to Lyn Luxton lluxton@sacredheart.school.nz

Rugby Supporters Jerseys 

Give the Gift of Rugby this Xmas! (SHC Limited Edition)

UNION THE HEART OF RUGBY is the large-format book that celebrates the great
game with 150 of rugby’s outstanding photographs.

“Well done guys. You have captured brilliantly
the game they play in Heaven.” NICK FARR-JONES

(North & South Magazine’s Top 3 ‘Sport & Leisure’ pick for Xmas.)

To celebrate the year of rugby a Sacred Heart College limited edition of the book has been commissioned.
The book features the Sacred Heart College crest and a personal message from Old Boy Sean Fitzpatrick.

Books cost $60 (incl GST). $20 from each sale donated to SHC for rugby development.

ORDER YOUR COPY ONLINE TODAY!

BOOKING DEADLINE FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16

Events

SHC went to Sydney - August 19th 2011

Following on from the highly successful London Old Boys Reunion, June 25th, 2010, SHC Development Foundation packed its bags again and crossed the Ditch.   

Sydney reunion was held on Friday 15th August at the Royal Automobile Club of Australia, an iconic old building in the heart of downtown Sydney.  The enthusiasm and local knowledge of Old Boy Roger Shalfoon (1967) at the Sydney end ensured planning flowed smoothly.    Over 60 participants from Australia and New Zealand arrived to enjoy an evening of camaraderie, memories and fun, led by MC and entertainer extraordinaire and very funny Old Boy Mark Wright (1979).  Principal Jim Dale, Br Michael Taylor and Ms Lyn Luxton represented the College, the Marist Brothers and the Development Foundation respectively.   Old Boys spanning seven decades renewed friendships and memories.  After a hearty rendition of the College Song the strong group of younger Old Boys performed a spine-tingling impromptu chant.  Br Michael gave a brilliant off the cuff speech; you could have heard a pin drop.  Also attending were wives and partners of Old Boys, past teachers and past Principal Brendan Schollum.  The passion and goodwill for Sacred Heart College was very evident and heart-warming among this wide ranging group, some who had had no contact with the college since they left its gates and NZ shores many years ago. 

Special thanks to Peter Sweeney (1971) who, along with John Dymond (1972), organised a memorable trip around Sydney for Br Michael, who visited the Greg Davis Stand at Drummoyne Oval, named after the illustrious Old Boy and rugby star who captained the Wallabies. 

Peter Carmody,  Br Michael and Roger Shalfoon	MC  Mark Wright (1979)
Sydney Reunion August 2011
Old Boys 1990’s to 2000’s
Seated:  Peter Snow (1971), Richard Madigan (1972), Peter Carmody (1972), Peter Sweeney (1971) Standing:  John Dymond (1972), Chris Snow (1972), Joseph Dunn (1972), Paul Sweeney (1972), Michael Jarvis (1971), Gregory Thwaite (1972), Chris Browne (1972)
1950’s and 1960’s

1960-1970 Old Boy Reunion 15th July 2011

A boisterous band of Old Boys gathered for early evening cocktails and canapés in the Old Boys Lounge, obviously relishing old friends and renewing friendships long lapsed.  It was the eve of the SHC v Auckland Grammar rugby match at SHC, and keen supporters arriving from out of town for the game took the opportunity to start the weekend in style.  Over 55 Old Boys enjoyed drinks and tasty food and each other’s company.  Ian Clark, President of the SHCOBA called for attention, Rob Pepping, Acting Principal welcomed Old Boys to the campus and talked about SHC in 1960 and SHC now, interesting facts that drew gasps of amazement at times.  Br Marcel Hall spoke on behalf of the resident Marist Brothers, and Kelsen Butler, old boy and driving force of the Rugby Supporters Club,  introduced the book Union the Heart of Rugby, a special limited edition published for SHC which is a fundraiser for 1st XV rugby.  To cap off a successful evening, the next day we won the rugby!

Bernard Payne (1970), Rob Pepping (Deputy Principal), Fr Peter Murphy (1963)	Bill Tapper (1965), and Dennis Wales (1963)
John Mihaljevich (62), Dan Ganley (64), Peter Webster (66), Philip Franklin (66), Chris Bell-Booth (64), Chris Murphy (66), Phil Withy (66)
Bernard Payne (1970), Kevin Murphy  (1970), Barry Larsen (1970), Mike Chunn (1970), Tony McKenna (1968), Peter Fahey (1970)
A great time was had by all
The Group

1946 1st XV Luncheon

Organised by Des MacDonald this lively group of 1946 1st XV ‘survivors’ enjoyed lunch provided by Carmen and the Hostel staff,  joined by Br Michael Taylor and Jim Dale, SHC Principal.  The Brothers Dining room in the Hostel was kindly made available for this special gathering, and was the perfect place to host a group this size. 

Back:  Adolf Johansson (46) Anthony Bentinck-Stokes (47), Percy Erceg (46), Anthony Staub (46), Maurice Churton (46), Dick Casey (47), Arthur Cole (47) Front:  Des MacDonald (46), Jim Edmonds (48)

SHCOBA Annual Dinner

In spite of the dinner taking place on the same night as the All Blacks v Japan, 120 were present for a great night at the College.  Dean Abraham (1986) organised 21 of his year group and Rod Way (1985) got 10 of his year group together.  We welcomed current 1st XV and 1st XI football platers, as well as other successful sportsmen at the College, including Head Boy and 2011 top scholar.  Danny Hay, 1st IX Coach and Neil Penfold Director of Sport were also present.  Visiting from Perth was Ross Young who captained the 1954 1st XV.  He looked like he could still play 70 minutes!  The oldest attendee was Joe Woods, who left in 1942.  The toast to Alma Mater was delivered by Paul Stewart (1975) and Principal Jim Dale gave and amusing reply and update on College news.  The evening also marked the end of an era with the retirement of Carmen Bader, chef at the Hostel for the past 33 years.  Thanks to  Mike Dale (1962), Ian Clark (1963) Jim Mullane (1956) and Kerry Plamus (1962) for organising the event.

Ross Young and Danny Hay	Roger Gill, Ian  Clark and Kerry Morley
Father and son Old Boys Paul Harrop and Joe Harrop	Leo Davis, Graeme Dennett and Mike Dale
SHCOBA President Ian Clark farewells Carmen Bader	Ed Hall and Cameron Brill
Group 1985
Group 1986
Darin Blanchette and Martyn Spillane	Simon Butler, Br Richard Dunleavy, David Morgan and Jim Dale

Wellington Reunion – September 2011

After a few late withdrawals we had thirty five Old Boys gathered to enjoy great fellowship and a wonderful presentation by Archbishop John Dew telling us how much he enjoyed the physical and spiritual experiences of his pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela in Spain. He walked 850ks in 30 days most of the time on his own. Tim Burns (60) proposed a very meaningful Toast to Alma Mater which was honoured by the singing of the College Song lead by the seven Old Boys who left the college after 2007. Garry Glynn (39) Prof Tom O’Donnell (42) and Mark Murphy (46) enjoyed the company of these admirable young men.

John Irwin (1952)

Roger Gill (1961) and Michael Walls (1962)	Sean Durkin (2010), Zuk Marinkovich (1967), Phil Congreve (1967), Alex Murray (2010), Bede Mills (2007), TJ Peterson (2008)
Roger Gill thanks Archbishop John Dew	Don Simcock (1960), Archbishop John Dew, Roger Gill (1961)

Honours

Mark Farnsworth (1968)  of Mangawhai, received the Insignia of a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to the community. Mark was President of the Northland School Trustees from 1990 to 1993, National Councillor of the New Zealand School Trustees Association for nine years, including as National President from 1994 to 1996. Having formerly been a member of the Hobson County Council, in 1992 he was elected to the Northland Regional Council, serving until 2010, the last nine years as Chair. He was also Chair of the Northland Regional Animal Health Committee and served on the National Animal Ethics Advisory Committee for six years. He was appointed to the Aquaculture Advisory Group in 2009 and the Ministerial Advisory Team on Aquaculture in 2010. He received his award from another very distinguished old boy,  Governor General at the time, Sir Anand Satynand (1962)

Overseas

John (1992) and Mark Bowker (1995) John has been living in Minneapolis for the past 10 years.
Mark, who has been living in New Your for the past 4 yeasrs has just returned to live in Melbourne.  He has een selected to go to the Touch Rugby World Cup, being held in Edinburgh Scotland in June, 2011.  As to the country he will represent..........its the USA!

Kerry Plamus (1962), holidaying in Europe had one of those ‘what are the chances’ encounters when he crossed paths in St Petersburg with Peter Smith (1955), who resides in Canada, and was also on holiday.  They had not seen each other since school days. 

Alex MacDonald (1994) Is a pilot for Air Raratonga.  His grandfather Alexander T MacDonald (1923) was Captain of Samoa Rugby from 1924-1934.

Niall MacKenzie (1947)  reports that he has lived and worked in the UK for nearly 50 years.  He is now retired at 82 years of age, but still very active. 

Dennis McDonald (1962)  visiting from Australia dropped into SHC, Br Michael was on hand to show him around and reminisce.

Jonathan Clark (1991) entered the recent National Geographic photograph competition and  won the Arts and Culture section, check out the great comment on his shot from the judge at:

http://www.nationalgeographic.com/energizer/winners-gallery/#/client-jonathanclark-artsmusic_42464_600x450.jpg

Congrats to Jono!

Jonathan is the son of Ian Clark (1963) President of the SHCOBA

David Dunlop (2004) has been in Japan since August 2009 working as an Assistant Language Teacher on the JET programme.  David enjoys his relaxed lifestyle in Japan although he is the only foreigner in his town which was rather daunting to begin with.  He would welcome the opportunity to return to SHC and work as a Japanese Teacher in the future.

Simon Comber (1995) has been touring the USA – read about it http://simoncomber.com/  

Mike Wicksteed (1960) asks Any chance of getting a wee plug in the next Old Boys newsletter?

I retired from the English civil service on 31 July and as a retirement project I’ve decided to run my first-ever marathon in Paris next April.   I’m using the run to raise money in NZ for the Wellington Branch of the Cancer Society.   A friend of mine is seriously ill and they are being marvellous.  
 
Sadly, if the pundits are to be believed, we seem to be in the worst recession since the Black Death so my timing in asking folks for a small donation is slightly inauspicious; but it would be marvellous if they could.
 
http://www.givealittle.co.nz/cause/marathonmike

Probably won't raise much, but every $ counts.

In Brief

From Tony Gallagher : I attended SHC from 1981 – 1987 and am keen to get regular updates re old boys.   A bit of personal history; married with 3 children – living in Kohimarama, Auckland.
I spent 15 years working for The Warehouse travelling the world sourcing product for them.  I now own my own importing company.

Garry Glynn (1938) writes:  Thank you and other persons at Sacred Heart for your birthday greetings and thanks to the Friends for the Umbrella through John Irwin (1952). I also received from the Parish a framed colourful Papal Blessing at last Sundays Mass. I feel very privileged and I am told that I am to receive another  blessing when Rome approves. I am keeping well and continue to look forward to hearing from S H C.

Ken Becker (1962) is Regional Manager Auckland and Bream Bay Aquaculture Park, with the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research Ltd.

Brian Wales (1967) called in and met up with Br Michael

Nicholas Mead (2002) writes: I am owner / operator of Auckland Sea Kayaks which is Auckland's premier guided sea kayak company which offers tours in and around the Hauraki Gulf.

We have recently been nominated as a finalist for Best tour / Activity in New Zealand at the 2011 Golden Backpacker awards which are based in Sydney. Earlier in the year we where also nominated best day out in Auckland by NewZealand.com.  

For more information in regards to Auckland Sea Kayaks please visit our website http://www.aucklandseakayaks.co.nz/.

Mike Chunn (1970 ), Paddy Fox (2011) Massad Barakat-Devine (2011) and Eddie Rayner (1969) all played the old favourites. Pics taken from rehearsal for Kiwi Day Out, the finale to Rugby World Cup 2011.

Dave Dobbyn (1974) another SHC iconic kiwi performer at Kiwi Day Out.

Kurt Buckingham (2005 ) writes:  A update of what I've done since leaving Sacred Heart College.

I became a Registered New Zealand  Electrician and have now become the 'Operations Manager' for Sylvia Park Shopping Centre working for Kiwi Income Property Trust, after aspiring for a career in Facilities Management and sustainability.

My Twin Brother Zak (2005)  is a Registered New Zealand Plumber/drain layer/Gas fitter, currently living in St Kilda Melbourne and has a baby girl due in September 2011.

Both very proud of our time and education at SHC were both very proud/staunch members of the 1st 9 Softball team

And I Played 1st XV in 2005.

Blue Red Blue,

Paul Devane (1981) 

COUNTIES MANUKAU POLICE  DISTRICT COMMANDER’S COMMENDATION

Awarded to Sergeant Paul James Devane

In recognition of your work in the Manukau Youth Court during the prosecution of a juvenile offender for the fatal motor vehicle accident involving the death of 3 year old.  Your commitment to detail in the preparation of submissions for the sentencing of the offender reflects your commitment  to reaching the best possible  outcome for the victims of this incident.

The professionalism, attention to detail, creative thinking, initiative taken and your personal commitment to providing professional and relevant submissions to the Youth Court has enhanced the reputation of the Police and is in the highest traditions of the New Zealand Police.

Paul had not told any of his staff but one of his old bosses had found out and told his current team who turned up to see the presentation and a number of ex colleagues from Howick who had been around when he was handling the case came to see him receive the award, this meant a lot to him.

Sporty Boyz

Dylan (2010) & Callan (2008) Manickum played with the Futsal Whites

Dylan (2010) & Callan (2008) Manickum  played with the Futsal Whites in Wellington at the very new $47.5 million ASB Sports Centre. Mum Ingrid commented that it was awesome to see the boys play together and represent NZ.

James Gordon (04) James is part of "Emirates Team New Zealand" with "Campa" the joint NZ & Spanish entry in the Volvo Round The World Yacht Race starting in Alicante Spain 29th October.  The Auckland stop-over is mid February 2012 and finishing in Galway Ireland June 2012.  James' role is rigging.

Bill Crisp (1968)  took these pics of the SHC v AGS 1st XV game, played in awful rain, in what was arguably the wettest July Auckland has suffered for many years.   SHC won 12-0.

Jed Mildon (2004)  Creates action sports history.  Watch this world first triple, its crazy stuff – it must have been all that practice at Crossfields Rd ramps.  Congratulations Jed!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4eTMDkbS0fc

John Cairns (1970)  I recently had the pleasure of reading the article ‘Rowing’s early years’ in the April edition of Confortare.  http://www.sacredheart.school.nz/uploads///Confortare-April-2011.pdf

I attended SHC finishing in 1970. My Father, Francis Cairns (1932), did too, finishing around 1930. My son, Henry, finished in 2007.

Cess Cairns  (1929) was my grandfather and unfortunately passed away before I was born. Your article provided a valuable insight to the man and his contribution to rowing at SHC.

Murray Williams (2000) playing rugby for Japan 

Sean Polwart

James King in action

James King (2005)  and Sean Polwart (2008) on reserve bench for Blues

Articles

A FAMILY OF SAILORS : Tony (1959) and Chris Bouzaid (1959)
Sadly Tony passed away suddenly on 19/10/2011 Rest in Peace

Images from a rich sailing life..........
http://www.sail-world.com/index.cfm?Nid=89850&refre=y&ntid=0&rid=6  

Tony Bouzaid on his beloved Great Barrier Island

Tony was the son of top Auckland sailmaker and waterfront identity Leo Bouzaid, who began Sails and Covers, after John Burns (now Burnsco) closed their sailmaking division, growing the venture into Auckland’s leading sail loft.

Tony and his brother Chris were born in Auckland, moving to Norfolk Island after their parents marriage split, then going to Brisbane before Tony returned to New Zealand at the age of 15 years. A few years later, Leo took sons Chris and Tony into the family business.

On Leo's sudden death, Chris and Tony took over the loft. Both were still in their teens. The two split their sailing careers to cover separate fields. You always buy sails off a successful sailor don't you? It worked.

Chris made his mark with the One Tonners in Rainbow II winner of the One Ton Cup, arguably the most prestigious trophy in sailing behind the America's Cup, while Tony made his mark in small boats. Winning the Saunders Cup in 1963 sailing the three man X-class, and again in 1967 crewing for Don Lidgard before moving into 12ft skiffs - building the then radical foam and glass Query with Don Lidgard again as skipper.

They went on to win the Interdominion 12ft skiff Championship for the Silasec Trophy in 1967/68, following this with a win in the JJ Giltinan Trophy in 1972, again sailing a foam and glass hull, Smirnoff, with Don Lidgard as the skipper and brother Jim Lidgard, the third crew member from the Saunders Cup win in 1967.

From the skiffs Tony Bouzaid moved into the Half Ton keelboats, commissioning the Laurie Davidson Waverider, which twice won the World Half Ton Cup in Poole England (1977) and Scheveningen, Netherlands in 1978. He had previously finished fourth in the same event in Sydney in 1977.

Tony Bouzaid was awarded the Sir Bernard Fergusson Trophy in 1979, for the New Zealand yachtsman of the Year following his brothers win of the same trophy in 1969.

The family firm of Sails and Covers became part of the Hood Sails empire. With brother Chris moving to USA to become President of Hood Sails. Tony stayed in New Zealand founding Structureflex which opened the then new area of flexible tanks and structures. The company is now described as being a world leader, specializing in the design and build of custom tensioned membrane structures, winning numerous international awards.

In 1992, Tony Bouzaid moved to Great Barrier Island where he and his wife ran a very popular guest house, FitzRoy House, at the same time he became very active in conservation and restoration of the surrounding land, initiating several projects. The most notable of these is the Glenfern Sanctuary project which offers visitors a rare opportunity to experience native wildlife on Great Barrier Island.

The Sanctuary is part of 230ha Kotuku Peninsula in the north of Great Barrier Island between Port FitzRoy and Port Abercrombie and is the result of 20 years hard work with over 10,000 native trees planted, an extensive track network and a swing bridge which enables visitors to climb into the crown of a 600 year old kauri tree.

A feature of the Sanctuary is the construction of a predator proof fence across the peninsula in 2008 and a pest eradication program in 2009 eliminated the pests. It provides a safe habitat for many endangered native species including the black petrel and brown teal also the kaka and chevron skink and the recently introduced North Island robin.

Tony Bouzaid was also passionate about the cruising environment, particularly around the Great Barrier Island and Hauraki Gulf, and the preservation this treasure in its natural state for generations to enjoy.

He emailed his concerns a few weeks ago in early September: 'The proposed new legislation on aquaculture is going to affect the whole Gulf but more particularly Port FitzRoy by making it very simple to get licenses for marine farms to the detriment of recreational boating. Already an aquaculture zone 3 km x 1 km has been approved in the Firth off the coast of Coromandel almost on the track of the Te Kouma race!

'This was passed on 'Urgency' without any opposition submissions called for. As you know we have six mussel farms in Port FitzRoy now with a potential 10 more waiting for the legislation to be enacted. Port FitzRoy could become another Marlborough Sound with every anchorage filled with mussel farms except we are a lot smaller with a far greater density of recreational boats on the doorstep.'

Tony Bouzaid was a quiet achiever, who said little and did a lot.

In all of his projects, going right back to the then radical 12fter Query, Tony showed a lot of vision and achieved outstanding success. He was in his 71st year, and physically very athletic and fit.

SHC Old Boy John Sumich (1957 ) was Tony’s sailing buddy and is pictured with Tony in the above link. 

Read the full article at:
http://www.sail-world.com/USA/Double-World-champion,-Tony-Bouzaid,-dies-suddenly-in-New-Zealand/89785

Chris Bouzaid

Chris Bouzaid (1959) now residing in Newport, Rhode Island, was one of the yachtsmen who set the course for New Zealand to gain much international renown in ocean racing.

He first attempted to win the One Ton Cup, devised as an everyman’s America’s Cup, in 1968 and after finishing second to the German yacht Optimist, crewed for the Germans in the 1968-69 Sydney-Hobart race.

Thus armed with sail and other tactical information, Bouzaid and his yacht Rainbow II took on Optimist again in the One Ton Cup off Germany in 1969 and this time he was successful, firmly putting New Zealand on the international yachting map. Bouzaid won the cup again in 1972 and had two seconds as well.

He also captained the New Zealand Admiral’s Cup challenge in 1975 and helmed in the 1979 contest, the year the Fastnet race claimed 18 lives. 

In 1969 Chris won the prestigious Halberg Award and it was said at the presentation: “Seldom before in New Zealand had a yacht race, or a series of yacht races, captured the public attention of New Zealanders as much as the win by Chris Bouzaid in Rainbow II in the One Ton Cup in the cold, choppy waters of the North Sea. With hindsight, the win over the German Optimist in four successive races marked a new and exciting, and continuing, era for New Zealand yachting and yachties. Bouzaid’s win was immaculately and thoroughly planned, preceded by wins in the Sydney-Hobart and the Whangarei-Noumea races. Bouzaid lost to the Germans at his first attempt off Heligoland, went home and worked harder on his boat, then returned and sailed into yachting history.”

A Sparkling Award

Prof Michael Morley (1959) Premier’s Award for Lifetime Achievement at the 2011 State awards for the performing arts, called the Ruby Awards.

Reported in the Finders News:

“Brecht expert, pianist and long-time teacher of drama at Flinders, emeritus Professor Michael Morley has been honoured with the Premier’s Award for Lifetime Achievement at the 2011 State awards for the performing arts, the Ruby Awards.

Presenting the award to Professor Morley, the Premier, Mr Mike Rann, said that Professor Morley had “mentored and inspired generations of young South Australians, while also carrying on a stellar career as an extremely talented and inspired pianist and director”.

Professor Morley joined Flinders in 1977, and has since taught hundreds of students in both the theory and performance streams of drama education at Flinders. He was appointed professor in 1984 and retired in 2009.

A Brecht scholar of international renown, Professor Morley has also toured the world as accompanist to cabaret performer Robyn Archer as well as traveling to direct productions of Brecht and other musical theatre in Europe and the US.

The constant interlinking of theory and performance extends to all aspects of drama education, Professor Morley said.

He said that teaching drama performance is also a necessarily intensive and expensive activity in terms of class sizes and time.

“Ensemble classes need to be supplemented with individual teaching in areas such as voice and movement,” he said.

“It’s not something you can do on-line.”

One of the nicest aspects of his Ruby Award, Professor Morley said, was that it prompted a stream of contacts from former students.

Many of Professor Morley’s students have gone on to distinguished careers, and include actors Amber McMahon, Cameron Goodall and Xavier Samuel, director Katherine Fitzgerald and Festival Centre chief Douglas Gautier.

“Drama students demonstrate what Seneca said two thousand years ago: that men, while they teach, are learning,” Professor Morley said”.

Leo Charles Dunn (1937)  complied by Peter Montague (1960)

The Doctor’s Story

Leo with father Sam and son John in 1948

Since 1950 on the Saturday nearest to June 24 a rugby match is contested in Te Aroha each year that remembers former old boy Leo Charles Dunn (1937).  Locals refer to the game and the winner’s trophy as ‘the doctor’.

Leo graduated from Otago Medical School in 1946 and moved to Te Aroha in 1947 having learned that the town’s elderly doctor was considering retirement.  The old and the young got on well and formed a mutually beneficial relationship – perhaps very much in the mold of the popular 60’s TV programme Doctor Finlay’s Casebook.

Early on the morning of June 24, 1949 Doctor Dunn received a call out at his home to attend an expectant mother with symptoms of a premature birth.

At around 8.00 a.m. an unscheduled goods train with the tender foremost slammed into the doctor’s car as he drove over an uncontrolled crossing.

The engine driver’s view may have been obstructed, as the train did not have enough line to pull up.  Leo was thrown from his car and died at Waikato Hospital later that afternoon.

So who was this young man who had just turned 30, a general practitioner in Te Aroha for less than two years and yet had made such an impression on the community?  (His cortege stretched for a kilometer following his requiem at St Joseph’s church, Te Aroha.)

Dr Leo Dunn Memorial Trophy

Leo was born into a family where consideration and service to others were the norm.  Two of the six Dunn siblings became priests, two were doctors, one a Sister of Mercy and one a publican.  His parents who hailed from Otago had owned and managed a number of hotels before finally settling in Wellington.

Each of the brothers had attended the college as a boarder and four of the boys had been Head Boy – Jack (1932), Patrick (1933 & 1934), Sam (1941), and Peter (1945).  Leo was scholarly, president of a number of college associations, a 1st XV rep in 1936 & 37 and a keen sportsman.

All the Dunn siblings are now deceased but their descendants are delighted the annual match maintains the memory of a good man.

The Doctor Leo Dunn Memorial Trophy became a reminder of a loved doctor who was dedicated to his community.  Originally the trophy was played on a knock out basis but in 1960 when the number of clubs in the town fell to two the annual match became a ‘town versus country’ affair; a source of much interest and passion between opposing supporters within the district.

Leo’s wife Mary did not remarry and lives in Auckland.  Their only child John (1965 and Dux) is a parish priest and principalof the Catholic Institute of Theology in Auckland.  A nephew of Leo’s, Patrick (1967), is the Bishop of Auckland.

Peter Montague (1960) adds a footnote:

Te Aroha was my home town during my boarder years at SHC (57-60).

In 1965 I transferred to Wellington and through a range of associations I coincidently met both Leo’s younger brother Sam and his sister Moyra.

My reconstruction above came from Moyra, newspaper clippings, Sacred Heart College archives, Confortare 1903-2003 and living relatives of Leo’s in Auckland.

And lastly, I met Leo when he took my tonsils out in early 1949!

Leo Charles Dunn (1937)  complied by Peter Montague (1960)

News of Brothers and Priests

Fr Peter Fitzgibbon (1958)  Compiled by Brian Bartram (1953)

70 Years Young

Father Peter Fitzgibbon and Brian Bartram

Earlier in 2011, a Birthday Mass was held at Sts Peter & Paul’s Parish Church, Johnsonville, Wellington,  to celebrate this occasion  for - Parish Priest: Father Peter Fitzgibbon (1958).
There was an estimated congregation of just under 100 in attendance and the occasion was followed by a very successful morning tea and “Cutting of the Birthday Cake”. In attendance, was Father Peter’s sister and brother-in-law – Mr & Mrs Bill Bishop, of Auckland and other family members.

Father Peter is the much loved Parish Priest in Johnsonville and has a diverse Parish mix of ethnic proportions.  One of the larger groups of interest is a large contingent for first and second generation Philippines.  Their contribution to Parish life is notable, particularly in regard to musical talent.

Father Peter Fitzgibbon originally comes from the Hutt Valley and was schooled at Marist ST Bernard’s College – Lower Hutt, in the 1950’s.  At that time, St Bernard’s was a new school with limited seventh form, his parents decided, to ensure his academic talent, to send him, as a boarder, to Sacred Heart College in Auckland for his final, year in 1958.
From there, Peter went to Mosgiel and now has been conducting his Priestly Duties for 45 years.

Congratulation Father Peter.  “70 Years Young”.

It is with sadness that we record Brother Paul Scott (formerly Br Pastor) who taught at SHC from 1941 – 47 and was Principal from 1961 – 65 passed away in Christchurch on 5th May 2011.

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