Auckland Grammar School
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Auckland Grammar School is a state secondary school for years 9 to 13 boys in Auckland, New Zealand
. It had a roll of 2,483 in 2008, including a number of boarders who live in nearby Tibbs' House, making it one of the largest schools in New Zealand. It is widely regarded as one of the top secondary schools in New Zealand, regularly having academics place in the top percentile in the country as well as winning numerous national sports titles every year.
, Sir George Grey
, and was officially recognised as an educational establishment in 1868 through the Auckland Grammar School Appropriation Act.
Auckland Grammar School buildings contain two Category I historic places
, the school's main block and a war memorial. An obelisk located in front of the school commemorates former students who fought in various wars. The school's main block, built in 1916 in the "Spanish Mission" style, is used for daily assemblies, exhibitions, and contains various classrooms.
The school owns a facility called the VentureLodge located in the township of Ohakune
, in the central North Island
, which is used by students for camps.
The school's motto is "Per Angusta ad Augusta" which translates to "Through difficulties to greatness." The school has also translated the motto as "Through rough ravines to hallowed heights." The origin of the motto is uncertain, but it was a common maxim at the time of the school's founding.
A documentary on the school titled Grammar Boys was aired in July 2005 on TV3
.
Auckland Grammar School is well-known for its strong chess team, which has won many national championships.
Auckland Grammar's voluntary donation for each student was NZD$700 in 2005, NZD$740 in 2006, NZD$810 in 2008, and NZD$880 in 2010 — approximately five times higher than the average. The highest voluntary donations are requested by state integrated schools, reaching up to NZD$4,472, For example, Grammar's neighbour St Peter's College
(an integrated school) charges a maximum fee of $2,248. But Auckland Grammar's request is the highest of any state (as opposed to state integrated) school.
. In response to what is perceived by the school to be a poorly designed system being forced on them, the school introduced Cambridge International Examinations
in 2002, offering the IGCSE
, AS Level and A2 examinations to its more talented students. Other students sit NCEA exams. Students placed in an IGCSE/AS/A2 class are allowed to switch to NCEA, but this is usually discouraged by the school. However in the ensuing years the majority of students were encouraged to take part in CIE qualifications.
The introduction of New Zealand Scholarship has been viewed skeptically by the school, and it encourages only the top students to attempt it. Despite this, the school had the highest number of scholarships of any school in New Zealand in 2006.
And the 2008 Education Review Office (ERO) report commented the School ranks amongst the highest performing schools in New Zealand from the results in national and international examinations.
From 2011, the school will only offer the CIE Form 5 programme to all students in Form 5.
). The song consists of two verses in Latin and includes the school motto as a refrain. It is sung to the melody of the German hymn Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott (A Mighty Fortress Is Our God
).
out of any New Zealand school; it has a total of 50 former All Blacks
.
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
. It had a roll of 2,483 in 2008, including a number of boarders who live in nearby Tibbs' House, making it one of the largest schools in New Zealand. It is widely regarded as one of the top secondary schools in New Zealand, regularly having academics place in the top percentile in the country as well as winning numerous national sports titles every year.
History
The school was established in 1850 by the then Governor-in-ChiefGovernor-General of New Zealand
The Governor-General of New Zealand is the representative of the monarch of New Zealand . The Governor-General acts as the Queen's vice-regal representative in New Zealand and is often viewed as the de facto head of state....
, Sir George Grey
George Edward Grey
Sir George Grey, KCB was a soldier, explorer, Governor of South Australia, twice Governor of New Zealand, Governor of Cape Colony , the 11th Premier of New Zealand and a writer.-Early life and exploration:...
, and was officially recognised as an educational establishment in 1868 through the Auckland Grammar School Appropriation Act.
Auckland Grammar School buildings contain two Category I historic places
New Zealand Historic Places Trust
The New Zealand Historic Places Trust is a non-profit trust that advocates for the protection of ancestral sites and heritage buildings in New Zealand...
, the school's main block and a war memorial. An obelisk located in front of the school commemorates former students who fought in various wars. The school's main block, built in 1916 in the "Spanish Mission" style, is used for daily assemblies, exhibitions, and contains various classrooms.
The school owns a facility called the VentureLodge located in the township of Ohakune
Ohakune
Ohakune is a town in the North Island of New Zealand. It is located at the southern end of the Tongariro National Park, close to the southwestern slopes of the active volcano Mount Ruapehu. Part of the Manawatu-Wanganui region, the town is 70 kilometres northeast of Wanganui, and 25 kilometres west...
, in the central North Island
North Island
The North Island is one of the two main islands of New Zealand, separated from the much less populous South Island by Cook Strait. The island is in area, making it the world's 14th-largest island...
, which is used by students for camps.
The school's motto is "Per Angusta ad Augusta" which translates to "Through difficulties to greatness." The school has also translated the motto as "Through rough ravines to hallowed heights." The origin of the motto is uncertain, but it was a common maxim at the time of the school's founding.
A documentary on the school titled Grammar Boys was aired in July 2005 on TV3
TV3 (New Zealand)
TV3 is a New Zealand commercial television network, owned by MediaWorks New Zealand. Launched on 26 November 1989, the first private television network in New Zealand...
.
Auckland Grammar School is well-known for its strong chess team, which has won many national championships.
Enrolment
Historically, because of its reputation, the demand for places in the school has outstripped capacity, and entry was selective. The school was zoned at least since the 1960s. Now entry is determined by a state school enrolment scheme. The school argues that zoning increases house prices in the zone, reducing access to the school for students from lower socio-economic groups.Auckland Grammar's voluntary donation for each student was NZD$700 in 2005, NZD$740 in 2006, NZD$810 in 2008, and NZD$880 in 2010 — approximately five times higher than the average. The highest voluntary donations are requested by state integrated schools, reaching up to NZD$4,472, For example, Grammar's neighbour St Peter's College
St Peter's College, Auckland
St Peter's College is a Catholic college for year 7 to 13 boys . The school, located in Auckland, is one of the largest Catholic schools in New Zealand and is an integrated school under an integration agreement entered into by the Catholic Bishop of Auckland and the Government of New Zealand in...
(an integrated school) charges a maximum fee of $2,248. But Auckland Grammar's request is the highest of any state (as opposed to state integrated) school.
International students
The School has around 70–80 International students. International students are tested for English language proficiency and some students may be required to complete an intensive course of English language before starting at Auckland Grammar School. The international students at Auckland Grammar School paid the highest tuition fees in New Zealand state schools at more than $20,000 each year.NCEA controversy
The current headmaster, John Morris, is a vocal critic of the NCEANational Certificate of Educational Achievement
The National Certificate of Educational Achievement is, since 2004, the official secondary school qualification in New Zealand.It has three levels, corresponding to the levels within the National Qualifications Framework, and these are generally studied in each of the three final years of...
. In response to what is perceived by the school to be a poorly designed system being forced on them, the school introduced Cambridge International Examinations
Cambridge International Examinations
University of Cambridge International Examinations is a provider of international qualifications for students between the ages of 14 and 19, offering examinations and qualifications in more than 150 countries. It is an Examination Board under Cambridge Assessment, founded in 1858 as a department...
in 2002, offering the IGCSE
IGCSE
The International General Certificate of Secondary Education is an internationally recognised qualification for school students, typically in the 14–16 age group. It is similar to the GCSE in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, Standard Grade in Scotland or Junior Certificate in the Republic of...
, AS Level and A2 examinations to its more talented students. Other students sit NCEA exams. Students placed in an IGCSE/AS/A2 class are allowed to switch to NCEA, but this is usually discouraged by the school. However in the ensuing years the majority of students were encouraged to take part in CIE qualifications.
The introduction of New Zealand Scholarship has been viewed skeptically by the school, and it encourages only the top students to attempt it. Despite this, the school had the highest number of scholarships of any school in New Zealand in 2006.
And the 2008 Education Review Office (ERO) report commented the School ranks amongst the highest performing schools in New Zealand from the results in national and international examinations.
From 2011, the school will only offer the CIE Form 5 programme to all students in Form 5.
Architecture
In addition to its original or "main" building Auckland Grammar School has in recent years added several new structures. These include a new gymnasium which contains several full size basketball courts. Most recently a sports pavilion was completed on its upper field to house events and sports teams.School song
The school song was introduced in March, 1955. The words were composed in 1954 by L. W. A. Crawley, senior Classics lecturer at Auckland University College (now the University of AucklandUniversity of Auckland
The University of Auckland is a university located in Auckland, New Zealand. It is the largest university in the country and the highest ranked in the 2011 QS World University Rankings, having been ranked worldwide...
). The song consists of two verses in Latin and includes the school motto as a refrain. It is sung to the melody of the German hymn Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott (A Mighty Fortress Is Our God
A Mighty Fortress is Our God
"A Mighty Fortress Is Our God" is the best known of Martin Luther's hymns. Luther wrote the words and composed the melody sometime between 1527 and 1529. It has been translated into English at least seventy times and also into many other languages...
).
Notable alumni and staff
Academia
- Andrew Simester - Professor,Faculty of Law, National University of SingaporeNational University of SingaporeThe National University of Singapore is Singapore's oldest university. It is the largest university in the country in terms of student enrollment and curriculum offered....
.Andrew taught at the University of CambridgeUniversity of CambridgeThe University of Cambridge is a public research university located in Cambridge, United Kingdom. It is the second-oldest university in both the United Kingdom and the English-speaking world , and the seventh-oldest globally...
,University of BirminghamUniversity of BirminghamThe University of Birmingham is a British Redbrick university located in the city of Birmingham, England. It received its royal charter in 1900 as a successor to Birmingham Medical School and Mason Science College . Birmingham was the first Redbrick university to gain a charter and thus...
and University of NottinghamUniversity of NottinghamThe University of Nottingham is a public research university based in Nottingham, United Kingdom, with further campuses in Ningbo, China and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia...
, where he was the youngest Law Professor in the UK. - Sir Colin Maiden - businessman. Vice-chancellor of University of AucklandUniversity of AucklandThe University of Auckland is a university located in Auckland, New Zealand. It is the largest university in the country and the highest ranked in the 2011 QS World University Rankings, having been ranked worldwide...
1971 to 1994. - Denis FeeneyDenis FeeneyDenis C. Feeney is Professor of Classics and Giger Professor of Latin at Princeton University. He was born in New Zealand and educated at St Peter's College, Auckland and Auckland Grammar School. He received his B.A. , MA in Latin and MA in Greek from the University of Auckland and a D.Phil....
– Professor of Classics and Giger Professor of Latin at Princeton UniversityPrinceton UniversityPrinceton University is a private research university located in Princeton, New Jersey, United States. The school is one of the eight universities of the Ivy League, and is one of the nine Colonial Colleges founded before the American Revolution....
(also attended St Peter's CollegeSt Peter's College, AucklandSt Peter's College is a Catholic college for year 7 to 13 boys . The school, located in Auckland, is one of the largest Catholic schools in New Zealand and is an integrated school under an integration agreement entered into by the Catholic Bishop of Auckland and the Government of New Zealand in...
) - Sir Raymond FirthRaymond FirthSir Raymond William Firth, CNZM, FBA, was an ethnologist from New Zealand. As a result of Firth's ethnographic work, actual behaviour of societies is separated from the idealized rules of behaviour within the particular society...
– social anthropologist - Sir Vaughan Jones – Fields MedalFields MedalThe Fields Medal, officially known as International Medal for Outstanding Discoveries in Mathematics, is a prize awarded to two, three, or four mathematicians not over 40 years of age at each International Congress of the International Mathematical Union , a meeting that takes place every four...
winner - Sir Hugh KawharuHugh KawharuSir Ian "Hugh" Kawharu, ONZ, FRSNZ was a distinguished academic and paramount chief of the Ngāti Whātua Māori tribe.Born in Ashburton, New Zealand, he attended Auckland Grammar School...
– Māori scholar - Roger Moses – Headmaster at Wellington College (New Zealand)Wellington College (New Zealand)Wellington College is a state secondary school for boys in Mount Victoria in Wellington, New Zealand.-History:Wellington College opened in 1867 as Wellington Grammar School in Woodward Street, though Sir George Grey gave the school a deed of endowment in 1853. In 1874 it opened at its present...
- John Cowie ReidJohn Reid (professor of English)Professor John Cowie Reid was a New Zealand professor of English and founding chairman of the Mercury Theatre.-Biography:...
– professor of English and founding chairman of the Mercury TheatreMercury TheatreThe Mercury Theatre was a theatre company founded in New York City in 1937 by Orson Welles and John Houseman. After a string of live theatrical productions, in 1938 the Mercury Theatre progressed into their best-known period as The Mercury Theatre on the Air, a radio series that included one of the...
The Arts
- Andrew NiccolAndrew NiccolAndrew M. Niccol is a New Zealand screenwriter, producer, and director. He wrote and directed Gattaca, S1m0ne, In Time, and Lord of War. He also wrote and co-produced The Truman Show, which earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Screenplay in 1999 and won a BAFTA award for Best...
– Academy Award-nominated director, screenwriter & producer - Charles Goldie – artist
- Graeme RevellGraeme RevellGraeme Revell is a New Zealand film score composer.Revell attended Auckland Grammar School, where he finished his final year in 7A...
– film and television score composer - James McNeishJames McNeishSir James Henry Peter McNeish, KNZM , a New Zealand novelist, playwright and biographer, was born in Auckland in 1931 and travelled the world as a young man - working as a deckhand on a Norwegian freighter in 1958, and recording folk music in 21 countries...
’44 - Novelist, playwright and biographer - Max GimblettMax GimblettMax Gimblett is one of New Zealand's most internationally prominent and successful living artists. He is well known for his paintings, sculpture, ink drawings, works on paper, and artist’s books.-Life and work:...
– internationally prominent artists - Russell CroweRussell CroweRussell Ira Crowe is a New Zealander Australian actor , film producer and musician. He came to international attention for his role as Roman General Maximus Decimus Meridius in the 2000 historical epic film Gladiator, directed by Ridley Scott, for which he won an Academy Award for Best Actor, a...
– Academy Award-winning actor completed his education at Mount Roskill Grammar SchoolMount Roskill Grammar SchoolMount Roskill Grammar is a secondary school in the suburb of Mount Roskill, Auckland, officially opened in 1954. The school has students of over 70 different nationalities including approximately 200 International students...
Broadcasting
- John HawkesbyJohn HawkesbyJohn Langley Hawkesby, MNZM is a former news presenter for ONE News and 3 News in New Zealand.J Hawkesby attended Auckland Grammar School in 1964. His started his broadcasting career in 1972 when he researched and presented Radio New Zealand's "Reflecting On" programme. This programme achieved six...
– former news presenter for ONE News and 3 News in New ZealandNew ZealandNew Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
Business
- Sir Colin Maiden - businessman. Vice-chancellor of University of AucklandUniversity of AucklandThe University of Auckland is a university located in Auckland, New Zealand. It is the largest university in the country and the highest ranked in the 2011 QS World University Rankings, having been ranked worldwide...
1971 to 1994. - Sir Ernest Hyam DavisErnest Hyam DavisSir Ernest Hyam Davies was a New Zealand businessman, and was Mayor of Auckland City, New Zealand from 1935 to 1941. He was also on other Auckland local bodies and on various philanthropic and sporting organisations...
– businessman, Mayor of AucklandMayor of AucklandThe Mayor of Auckland is the directly elected head of the Auckland Council, the local government authority for the Auckland region in New Zealand...
1935 to 1941 - Sir James FletcherJames Muir Cameron FletcherSir James Muir Cameron Fletcher ONZ , often known as Jim or JC Junior, was a New Zealand industrialist known for heading Fletcher Construction, one of the countries' largest firms...
– prominent industrialist and philanthropist
Public service
- Hon. Sir David BaragwanathDavid BaragwanathSir William "David" Baragwanath, KNZM, QC , is a retired New Zealand judge. He was appointed to the High Court of New Zealand bench in 1995 and the New Zealand Court of Appeal in 2007, stepping down from the bench in July 2010....
- 1954, retired New Zealand judge - Hon. Sir Thomas Bavin – 24th Premier of New South Wales
- Sir Francis Bell – first New Zealand-born Prime Minister of New Zealand
- Hon. Dr Jonathan Coleman – politician. In the November 2008 Election Dr Coleman was Minister for Broadcasting and Immigration, and associate minister of tourism and health.
- Hon. Sir Roger Owen Douglas – politician, 35th Minister of Finance
- Rt Hon. Sir Doug GrahamDoug GrahamSir Douglas Arthur Montrose "Doug" Graham KNZM is a former New Zealand politician. He was an MP from 1984 to 1999, representing the National Party.-Early life:...
– former Justice and Treaty Negotiations Minister - Hon. Eric HalsteadEric HalsteadEric Henry Halstead, CBE was a New Zealand politician of the National Party and later a diplomat.He was born in Auckland, and educated at Auckland Grammar School and Auckland University. He was a Major in the NZEF in WWII....
– New Zealand politician. He was Minister for Social Security 1954 – 56, Minister for Industry and Commerce 1956 – 57, Minister for Customs 1956 – 57 - Air Marshal Sir Kenneth HayrKenneth HayrAir Marshal Sir Kenneth William Hayr KCB, KBE, AFC & Bar was a former Deputy Commanding-in-Chief Strike Command and Deputy Chief of the Defence Staff .-Early Life and Flying Career:...
– former UK Deputy Chief of the Defense Staff - Rt Hon. Jonathan HuntJonathan Hunt (New Zealand)Jonathan Lucas Hunt, ONZ is a New Zealand politician, and was New Zealand's High Commissioner to the United Kingdom from 2005 to March 2008. He formerly served as Speaker of the New Zealand House of Representatives. He is a member of the Labour Party, and was until recently the longest-serving MP...
– former Cabinet Minister, former Speaker of the House of Representatives, High Commissioner to the United Kingdom - Rt Hon. Sir Kenneth KeithKenneth KeithSir Kenneth James Keith, ONZ, KBE, QC is a New Zealand judge appointed to the International Court of Justice in November 2005....
– judge on the International Court of JusticeInternational Court of JusticeThe International Court of Justice is the primary judicial organ of the United Nations. It is based in the Peace Palace in The Hague, Netherlands... - Sir George LakingGeorge LakingSir George Robert Laking, KCMG, was a New Zealand diplomat who served as High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Ambassador to the United States, Secretary of Foreign Affairs and Chief Ombudsman.-Early life:...
– diplomat and Chief Ombudsman - Hon. Sir Duncan McMullin – former judge of the High Court and the Court of Appeal.
- Hon. Sir Leslie MunroLeslie MunroSir Leslie Knox Munro, KCMG, KCVO was a New Zealand lawyer, journalist, and politician of international standing.-Law and media:...
– former PresidentPresident of the United Nations General AssemblyThe President of the United Nations General Assembly is a position voted for by representatives in the United Nations General Assembly on a yearly basis.- Election :...
of the General AssemblyUnited Nations General AssemblyFor two articles dealing with membership in the General Assembly, see:* General Assembly members* General Assembly observersThe United Nations General Assembly is one of the five principal organs of the United Nations and the only one in which all member nations have equal representation...
of the United Nations - Hon. Dr Lockwood SmithLockwood SmithAlexander Lockwood Smith is a New Zealand politician, the 28th and current Speaker of the House of Representatives. Smith is a member of the New Zealand National Party, who has served as a Member of Parliament since 1984...
– 28th and current Speaker of the House of RepresentativesSpeaker of the New Zealand House of RepresentativesIn New Zealand the Speaker of the House of Representatives is the individual who chairs the country's legislative body, the New Zealand House of Representatives...
. - Hon. Sir Graham SpeightGraham SpeightSir Graham Davies Speight was a New Zealand High Court judge. He served as the acting Queen's Representative in 1984....
– New Zealand High Court judge
Science
- Raoul FranklinRaoul FranklinRaoul Norman Franklin CBE is a physicist, working in the field of plasma physics, who was Vice-Chancellor of the City University in London for 20 years.-Life:...
– physicist, Vice-Chancellor of the City University London (1978–1998) - Sir Peter GluckmanPeter GluckmanSir Peter David Gluckman, KNZM, FRS, FMedSc, FRSNZ is a New Zealand scientist who is the first Chief Science Advisor to the New Zealand Prime Minister. -Life:...
– world renowned scientist and doctor - Sir Graham LigginsGraham LigginsSir Graham "Mont" Collingwood Liggins, CBE, FRS, FRSNZ was a New Zealand medical scientist. A specialist in obstetrical research, he is best known for his pioneering use of hormone injections to accelerate the lung growth of premature babies...
– medicinal researcher, founder of the Liggins InstituteLiggins InstituteThe Liggins Institute is a research institute, and is part of the University of Auckland, New Zealand. The Institute, which is closely associated with the Faculty of Medical and Heath Sciences, specialises in Fetal and Developmental origins of disease, and is one of New Zealand’s 'Centres of...
Sport
Auckland Grammar has produced the most All BlacksAll Blacks
The New Zealand men's national rugby union team, known as the All Blacks, represent New Zealand in what is regarded as its national sport....
out of any New Zealand school; it has a total of 50 former All Blacks
All Blacks
The New Zealand men's national rugby union team, known as the All Blacks, represent New Zealand in what is regarded as its national sport....
.
- Ben AtigaBen AtigaBenjamin Alo Charles Atiga is a New Zealand rugby union footballer and plays centre and fullback. Atiga is a product of Auckland Grammar School. He has currently played only 1 test for the All Blacks, he got called into the 2003 All Blacks World Cup squad as an injury replacement and got his cap...
– former All Black - Hamish CarterHamish CarterHamish Clive Carter ONZM is a New Zealand triathlete. He won the gold medal in triathlon at the 2004 Summer Olympics, his second Olympic games. Carter also competed on the International Triathlon Union World Cup circuit as a professional for many years, culminating in a silver medal in 2006 before...
– 2004 Summer Olympic gold medalist (triathlon) - Jeff CroweJeff CroweJeffrey John Crowe is a former New Zealand cricketer. He is the son of Dave Crowe and elder brother of Martin Crowe. They are cousins of Oscar winning actor, Russell Crowe....
– cricketer and ICC referee - Martin CroweMartin CroweMartin David Crowe is a former New Zealand cricketer. He was a Wisden Cricketer of the Year in 1985, and was credited as one of the "best young batsmen in the world". Crowe represented New Zealand from the early 1980s until his retirement in 1996 as a right-handed batsman...
– cricketer - John Drake – former All Black
- Grant FoxGrant FoxGrant James Fox is a former rugby union player from New Zealand. He was born in New Plymouth. He attended Auckland Grammar school....
– former All Black - Graham HenryGraham HenryGraham Henry is a New Zealand Rugby Union coach, and former head coach of the country's national team, the All Blacks. He played rugby union for Canterbury and cricket for Otago in the Plunket Shield. Henry was heavily criticized following the All Blacks quarterfinal exit at the 2007 Rugby World...
– All Black coach, a student of Christchurch Boys' High SchoolChristchurch Boys' High SchoolChristchurch Boys' High School is a single sex state secondary school in Christchurch, New Zealand. It is situated on a 12 hectare site between the suburbs of Riccarton and Fendalton, 4 kilometres to the west of central Christchurch. The school also provides boarding facilities for 130 boys, in a... - Sir Edmund HillaryEdmund HillarySir Edmund Percival Hillary, KG, ONZ, KBE , was a New Zealand mountaineer, explorer and philanthropist. On 29 May 1953 at the age of 33, he and Sherpa mountaineer Tenzing Norgay became the first climbers known to have reached the summit of Mount Everest – see Timeline of climbing Mount Everest...
– explorer and mountain climber. First man to climb EverestMount EverestMount Everest is the world's highest mountain, with a peak at above sea level. It is located in the Mahalangur section of the Himalayas. The international boundary runs across the precise summit point...
, 1953. - Doug HowlettDoug HowlettDouglas Charles Howlett is a professional New Zealand rugby union player of Tongan descent. He is primarily a wing but he has also covered fullback at national and international levels. He currently plays in Ireland with Munster. He is the brother of former Tongan rugby league international Phil...
– international rugby unionRugby unionRugby union, often simply referred to as rugby, is a full contact team sport which originated in England in the early 19th century. One of the two codes of rugby football, it is based on running with the ball in hand...
player - Matthew RidgeMatthew RidgeMatthew John Ridge is a New Zealand television presenter as well as a former All Black, and rugby league captain for the Manly Sea Eagles, New Zealand Warriors and Kiwis....
– former rugby union and rugby league player - Jeremy StanleyJeremy StanleyJeremy Stanley is a former rugby union player. He was born in Otahuhu, New Zealand.He played for the All Blacks, Ponsonby and Auckland and the Hurricanes as a centre.-External links:...
– former All Black - Sam WebsterSam Webster (cyclist)Sam Webster was the 2009 Sprint, Keirin and Team Sprint World Champion at the Junior World Champion and New Zealand national track cycling champion.-Biography:Born in Auckland, Webster attended Auckland Grammar School....
– track cyclist 3x World Champion, 2x Commonwealth Games medalist - Sir Wilson WhinerayWilson WhineraySir Wilson James Whineray, KNZM, OBE is a former business executive and the longest-serving captain of the All Blacks, New Zealand's national rugby union team. Rugby writer T.P. McLean considered him the All Blacks' greatest captain.He first played for the All Blacks in 1957...
– former All Black captain and prominent businessman
Headmasters
| Period | Headmaster |
|---|---|
| 1869–1870 | Reverend Dr Robert Boyd Kidd, BA, LLD(Dublin) |
| 1871–1882 | Farquhar Macrae |
| 1882–1892 | Charles Frederick Bourne, MA(Oxon) |
| 1893–1922 | James William Tibbs, CMG, MA(Oxon) |
| 1922–1928 | James Drummond, MA |
| 1928–1935 | Harold James Del Monte Mahon, BA |
| 1935–1954 | Colin McGregor Littlejohn, MA, BSc, Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Medal 1953 |
| 1954–1972 | Sir Henry Cooper, Kt, CBE, MA(Hons) |
| 1973–1993 | Sir John Graham John Graham (All Black) Sir David John Graham, KNZM, CBE, ED previous president of the New Zealand Rugby Football Union and a former All Black loose forward he played 22 Tests between 1958 and 1964, including 3 as captain... , KNZM, CBE, ED, MA(Hons) |
| 1994 – present | John Morris John Morris (New Zealand footballer) John Morris is a former association football Goalkeeper who represented New Zealand at international level.-Football career:... , MA(Hons) |