Nau Mai Tena Koutou Katoa, please be seated.

I’d like to invite Head Prefect Tuawhio Porima forward to deliver today’s reading.

Today’s reading comes from Psalm 23

He pono e aru i ahau te pai me te atawhai i nga ra katoa e ora ai ahau, a ka noho ahau ki te whare o Ihowa ake tonu atu

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.

This is the word of the Lord (thanks be to God)

Thank you, Tuawhio. Tuawhio delivered his reading in Te Reo Maori today and this acknowledges Te Wiki O Te Reo Maori – Maori Language Week. I want to congratulate all of you who make an effort with your Maori language. You’ll hear staff making an effort in the classroom and in our chapels and assemblies and so well done to all of you who make every week, Maori language week.

For the benefit of our senior students, I want to refer to the passing of the Queen in the UK last week. We acknowledged this in our junior assembly last week, but for the benefit of seniors you will note that we have lowered our national flag and that will remain lowered until after the Queen’s funeral on Monday UK time which will be our Monday night going into Tuesday morning. Queen Elizabeth was our head of state and she reigned for 70 years, so we acknowledge her passing in this way and by observing the public holiday a week on Monday.

Rectors Comments:  

Today is a very special Sports Colours Assembly to recognise those students who have excelled in their winter codes. Achieving colours at Lindisfarne College is a great honour, and it acknowledges the huge commitment that these young men have made to their sports.

Colours not only recognises high achievement in each code. Certainly, each of the young men being presented with their Colours today is an elite athlete, but part of the requirement is that the student has also excelled in other areas. In training, by turning up on time, every time. He must also demonstrate a positive attitude towards practice and play.

I’ve enjoyed watching lots of you play your sports this year. We are not the largest school in the region, but we box well above our weight and achieve excellent results every year. So well done to all of you, whether you are receiving colours today or not. Many of those boys receiving colours would acknowledge that their individual success has been enhanced by the tough competition and support provided by their team mates.

It's also a chance to thank our coaches at the end of the winter season for the massive commitment they have made to you all. It’s one of the hallmarks of Lindisfarne College that all teachers take a sports team and I know you all appreciate the many hours that they have given to supporting you in your sports this year. And of course Mr Peterson and Miss Akeripa also spend countless hours organising and administering sport each and every day, so we must feel grateful to all our staff, for all they give in the sporting cornerstone. Please put your hands together for our staff.

Today marks the end of Week 8 and so we are getting close to the end of another term. Well done to all those boys who have been sitting benchmark exams over the past week. I hope they went well, and I hope they have also highlighted where there are gaps in your knowledge and skills as we move towards the final exams in November. With only 5 school weeks until the official NCEA exams it’s critical that you keep working hard to achieve your full potential in those final exams.

Today is a day of celebration for sporting colours and we can start that celebration by singing as one with genuine pride and passion. Junior have done a great job singing this week and so now it’s great to have the seniors back to raise the roof. Please join with me in singing the national anthem.

Rector Speaks

Before we move on to sporting matters, there is one cultural item that we must acknowledge today.

Last Friday Yr 12 student Leo Guo (Gooa) entered the Hawke’s Bay Young Musician of the Year Competition that took place at the Blyth Performing Arts Centre at Iona College. In the final, Leo competed against four other senior musicians from around the Hawke’s Bay who all delivered excellent performances. Leo performed three contrasting pieces on piano by Bach, Chopin, and Poulenc (Poolonk). The piece by Chopin is highly challenging for any professional pianist, let alone a high school student. Leo performed most of his items from memory and impressed the adjudicator’s to the extent that he was awarded 1^st place and following on from Quinn Le Lievre in 2021, Leo is now the 2022 Hawke’s Bay Young Musician of the Year and the recipient of the Peter and Valerie Williams Cup.  What makes this so special is that Leo was highly motivated to win this award after his third placing last year and has worked tirelessly over the past year to give himself the best possible chance. It’s a real credit to his sheer determination, skills and self-discipline. Could I please ask Leo to come forward to receive the Williams Cup!

The Hawke’s Bay Festival of Bands is on this Sunday in the Auditorium with several of our bands playing throughout the day if you can get along and…

The Performing Arts Concert is on next week Tuesday also in the Auditorium. If you’d like to go to the evening performance you are your parents can book tickets online or see Dr Kristensen

Rector Speaks

Mr Hakeney: I now invite Sports Prefect Lovepreet forward to read the Sports news

Good afternoon I am pleased to be able to read today’s sports news.

SHOOTING

At the Secondary Schools North Island Clay Target Championship held in Hamilton during the holidays Jack Hamilton produced his best of the day to shoot 10/10 and go into a shoot off with 6 others for top spot. After digging in and showing the real focus that he is capable of Jack came second although in what is one of the vagaries of our sport where we have a High Overall second becomes first!! And gave Jack was 1^st place in the NI Single Barrel for 2022.

Jack can you please come forward to receive your medal.

BADMINTON

On Monday 22 August Richky Lim competed in the HB Secondary Schools Individual Champs placing runner up in the A grade.  He played very well against the winner who had recently won the NZ U17 title.

Richky please come forward to receive your certificate

FENCING

Jacob Double competed recently in the NZ Secondary Schools Fencing Tournament in Auckland and placed

6th in the individual mens Épée, received a silver medal in the Mens Épée Teams and a silver medal in the mens Sabre Teams

HOCKEY

The intermediate hockey first eleven enjoyed a successful season. The boys succeeded in winning their grade by going undefeated throughout the season. The team also won all of their inter-school exchanges this year against Hereworth 2 nil, Wellesley, 4 nil, Scot’s College 6 – 1 and HIBS 6 – 1.

DUKE OF ED

Congratulations to Gordy Chatfield for completing his Bronze Award. 

Gordy please come up to receive your badge and award.

Another big congratulations and acknowledgement to Harry Brenton-Rule who completed his Gold Award. Completing this takes a minimum of 12 months with 1 hours of each - Sport, Skill and Service each week plus 2 adventurous journeys over 4 days and 3 nights and a residential project which is 5 days and four nights. Due to the Covid pandemic, there is a two-year waiting list for the prestigious gold award ceremonies where who participants achieve this award get present their certificate by the governor general.  Therefore, this certificate is being presented here at Lindisfarne College, by Mr Hakeney to acknowledge the service and commitment of Harry Brenton-Rule.

Well done Harry and I understand that you have a story to tell about your Pure Salt Adventure.

Can Harry please come forward to receive your award and badge.

Thank you and to everyone have a fantastic rest of your day and weekend.

Ahi ahi mārie Tena koutou katoa

TOURNAMENT WEEK

1^st Xl Football played at the Nationals held in Napier last week and finished in 11^th place with 2 losses and 5 wins.  The wins were achieved over some big schools beating, Westlake Boys from Auckland twice, once in regular time and once in a penalty shootout for 11/12 play off. Other wins were over Rongotai College from Wellington, St Bedes from Christchurch and St Peters Auckland. Amazing week with all involved achieving something special. Congratulations to the entire team with special mention to Henry Harland for all his time coaching and leading the team through an excellent season capped off with an 11^th place finish at Nationals.

Can the entire team come forward to receive their certificates and to support Reon Werahiko in receiving the teams MVP for the tournament.

Lindisfarne College 1st Xl Football 11th Place Nationals 2023

Dylan Barker

Oliver Carlisle

Sam Cassidy

Tom Cassidy

Oli Davies

Will Foster

Harry Huxford

Carter Lachmund

Rene O'Sullivan

Lovepreet Padda

John Scapens

Julian Schmith

Noah Schmith

Tom Speers

Quin Stephens

Reon Werahiko

The College 1st XI Hockey team travelled to Auckland to compete in the Rankin Cup India Sheild Tournament. This tournament has the top 32 team in the country competing, it is a tough tournament with the boys playing 7 games of hockey throughout the week. The first four games were very tough coming up against large boys’ schools, the boys showed a tremendous amount of resilience as they picked themselves up from four losses in those four games. This meant that we needed to win the first two of our next three games to stay up in this tournament in 2023 and we won both. The last match pitted us against Taradale High School who we have not been beaten this year. The boys put in a fantastic effort to win 5-0 and finish the year on a real high.

Can the whole team come forward to receive their certificates.

Jack Blyth

Matt Buckeridge

Gordy Chatfield

Herbie Coates

Timothy Cornwall

Jacob Holder

Selby Jowsey

George Kenny

Luke Loader

Jason Ludeman

Callum O'Keeffe

Viggo Pedersen

Fraser Ross

Joshua Thomas

Hugo Till

Jett Varcoe

Llewellyn Ward-Leikis

Harry Wixon

Winter Sports Colours

Winter Sports Colours are awarded to our athletes/sportsmen who have reached high levels of success either individually or in a team environment. The criteria for these awards is based on excellence of performance in the school premiere teams or in an individual sport where regional honours has led to national level competition. Those receiving these awards must always act as a role model to others and have an unselfish dedication and commitment to their sport while being part of the leadership group alongside the coaching staff. It is one of the highest and prestigious awards that can be awarded in sport while at school.

2022 LINDISFARNE COLLEGE WINTER SPORTS COLOURS

COLOURS AWARDED

BADMINTON

1. NAME:      RICHKY LIM                              

Richky has been part of the badminton A team for a few years. He has mentored younger players at training and during games and is very patient.  He placed second in the Senior Grade A individual champs in the HBSS champs.

BASKETBALL

1. NAME:      TORI RANDELL                 YEAR LEVEL: 12      YEARS IN TOP TEAM: 2

Tori is a hard playing and uncompromising player Tori trains hard and sets high standards for himself and is a key senior member of the senior A Team. As a Hawkes bay rep for the past 3 years (HB U17 2021) Tori has been unable to play reps this year due to other sporting commitments, He was part of the runner up team at this years 3x3 local tournament. Tori provides mentorship and support to the younger players in the team and is without doubt one of the most enthusiastic players.

1. NAME:      TAMA HEATHER               YEAR LEVEL: 12      YEARS IN TOP TEAM: 2

Tama has proven to be not only a key member of our team but a dominate player in the senior basketball competition. His game knowledge and skill levels are an important reason for his performance but coupled with his willingness to learn and improve has been an inspiration to others in the team. Tama has focused on basketball this year and was part of a successful U17 HB team, he is a role model in trainings and playing for the senior A basketball team often planning separate trainings after school with the newer team members. Tama is the captain of the senior A basketball team

CHESS            SENIOR A TEAM

1. NAME: William Duncan                      YEAR LEVEL: 12                YEARS IN TOP TEAM: 4

William is the:

• 2022 HB Secondary School open chess champion. Won all 6 games.
• Lindisfarne’s top seeded player.
• 2nd in HB 2022 championships.
• 3^rd in the combined Hawke’s Bay Championships (national level tournament)

FOOTBALL   1^ST XL                    NATIONALS 11^TH NZ

1. NAME:      OLI DAVIES            YEAR LEVEL: 13      YEARS IN TOP TEAM: 1

Havelock Central league first team

Played in the NZ U20 Northern vs Central game

He is an excellent player/trainer and always gives of his best in every scenario whilst being a skilfull commanding player. Scored 14 goals for the 1^st Xl this season with a number of assists supporting other goal scorers

2. NAME:      REON WERAHIKO             YEAR LEVEL: 13      YEARS IN TOP TEAM: 3

Reon is a highly skilled player with who is an athletic goalkeeper and with fast reflexes making him one of the best shot stoppers in the game. He is a strong player with excellent foot skills on both sides of the body. Reon was selected into the NZ Māori football Under 16s, Hawkes Bay Rep Under 16s and the Napier City Central league team. Reon received the MVP player of the tournament at Nationals for Lindisfarne.

3. NAME:      DYLAN BARKER                YEAR LEVEL: 13      YEARS IN TOP TEAM: 3

Dylan biggest strength is how he leads and organises the 1^st Xl as the captain. Hugely respected by all the team he has held the team together when divisions could happen. Dylan is a strong player who never gives up the ball easily and puts his body on the line. He is an intelligent and smart player. Dylan also represented Havelock Wanderers in the Men’s Division 1 team.

4. NAME:      TOM SPEERS          YEAR LEVEL: 11      YEARS IN TOP TEAM: 3

Lindisfarne 1^st XI – goals 16

Havelock Central league first team and Havelock u19 team

Tom is an exceptionally skilled player with great vision. He is an excellent player/trainer and always gives of his best in every scenario. Tom has a commanding presence in the team.

5. NAME:      HARRY HUXFORD             YEAR LEVEL: 11      YEARS IN TOP TEAM: 3

Identified and Selected in a number of NZ Development Camps

Havelock Central league first team and Havelock u19 team

Harry is an outstanding footballer who plays with intelligence and vision. He is a strong player who never gives up the ball easily and puts his body on the line. He has scored and assisted and number of goals this season and is always heavily involved in team play.

6. NAME:      RENE O’SULLIVAN             YEAR LEVEL: 12      YEARS IN TOP TEAM: 1

Rene is an impressive all-round athlete and a fine player of the game. He is a patient and a technically gifted individual and is someone who lets his football do the talking, he is a highly versatile player with pace, skill and vision. He is an excellent player/trainer and always gives of his best in every scenario whilst being a skilful commanding player. He picked up a number of MVPs at the National tournament.
 

7. NAME:      NOAH SCHMITH               YEAR LEVEL: 13      YEARS IN TOP TEAM: 4

Noah has let his play do the talking, Noah is a calm and versatile player with drive and vision, he is a strong player who never gives up the ball easily and puts his body on the line. He is always heavily involved in team play and puts the team first no matter what.

8. NAME:      JULIAN SCHMITH              YEAR LEVEL: 12      YEARS IN TOP TEAM: 2

Is a skilled player with skill and vision. Julian is a tough no nonsense player who is strong on the ball and never gives up the ball easily - he puts his body on the line week in week out. Julian is competitive with a huge desire to win each game whilst also showing great energy to the team. He is a quick/rapid player with great leadership potential.

9. NAME:      SAM CASSIDY                  YEAR LEVEL: 13      YEARS IN TOP TEAM: 2

Sam is a calm and skilled player with drive and vision, he is a strong player who never gives up the ball easily and puts his body on the line. He is always heavily involved in team play and puts the team first no matter what and also chipped in with a few goals this season – when injured at Nationals he was a big loss. 

10. NAME:    LOVEPREET PADDA           YEAR LEVEL: 13      YEARS IN TOP TEAM: 4

Lovie has beautiful timing when connecting with the ball.  He is a calm and skilled player with power, drive and vision. He does everything for the team, team first attitude. This is his fourth season in the 1^st Xl and he is the player who will win the cup for most caps with 56 caps.

HOCKEY                NATIONALS 25^TH NZ

1. NAME:      MATT BUCKERIDGE           YEAR LEVEL: 13      YEARS IN TOP TEAM: 5   110 MATCHES

2021:              HB U18, 2022 HB U18

Matt’s level of play and ability are a credit to his dedication and commitment to Hockey. He is able to execute stick skills at a high level. His ability to read play and develop play has meant that the team has been able to grow and develop as well.  Matt’s is a leader and Captain of the team. A reliable player with a strong skill set great fitness and good tactical awareness.

2. NAME:      CALLUM O’KEEFE             YEAR LEVEL: 12      YEARS IN TOP TEAM: 4       96 MATCHES

2021               HB U18, 2022 HB U18

Callum reads the game well and can penetrate the opposition’s defence effectively.  He has a strong set of stick skills, coupled with his speed, he uses these to great effect to get in behind the oppositions defence.  Callum trains at a high level of intensity and commitment and leads by example in games.

3. NAME:      TIM CORNWALL               YEAR LEVEL: 13      YEARS IN TOP TEAM: 4           81 MATCHES

2021               HB U18, 2022 – HB U18

Tim is a strong defended who works hard to wear down the opposition.  A strong distributor of the ball and capable of extending through the midfield as a member of the attack. Tim always made an impact when he was on the field. Tim also helps out with some of our younger defensive players with guidance and advice which was great to see. 

4. NAME:      LLWELLYN WARD-LEIKIS     YEAR LEVEL: 13      YEARS IN TOP TEAM: 4   94 MATCHES

Llewellyn is an outstanding player with determination, work rate and an on and off field commitment that has been central to the team’s outstanding success this year.  Llewellyn has a superb will to win and gives each game his total dedicated best.  A skilled player coupled with his speed, determination and commitment; Llewellyn has been a central figure in the team this season.

5. NAME:      JACK BLYTH           YEAR LEVEL: 12      YEARS IN TOP TEAM: 2         42 MATCHES

2022               HB U18

Jack has developed as a hockey player with determination, a high work rate and a commitment that has added to the team’s success this year.  Jack is a strong tackler and has played a crucial role in defence for the team this season and has shown his versatility when played in other position.  A skilled and determined player Jack has taken on leadership roles within the team to help develop the younger players in the squad.

RUGBY         1^ST XV

1. NAME:      TUAWHIO PORIMA                     YEAR LEVEL: 13      YEARS IN TOP TEAM: 3

Was captain of the 1^st XV for 2022. He was selected into the HB U 18.  He is a dedicated player and gives his best at every single training and game.  He has good footwork and ability to read the game.  He work hard outside of training to improve his game.  He has played 47 games over his time at Lindisfarne College.

2. NAME:      PATRICK TUIFUA                        YEAR LEVEL: 13      YEARS IN TOP TEAM: 3

His 2^nd year playing for the first XV and has improved so much in his game knowledge and confidence.  He is a fantastic attacking player as well as a defender.  He is good at creating forward momentum.  He was selected into the HB U 18 in 2021 & 2022.

3. NAME:      KINGSHOUSE TUPUOLA                        YEAR LEVEL: 13      YEARS IN TOP TEAM: 4

Kings gives 110% on the filed every game and puts his body on the line for the team.  He has good game knowledge and very skilled.  He is looked up to as a leader on the field and adds intensity when hand in ball.  He lays for the jersey and the team every game.  He has played 61 games for the 1^st XV and was vice captain.  He was selected in the HB U 18 in 2021 & 2022.

4. NAME:      JACK HAMILTON              YEAR LEVEL: 12      YEARS IN TOP TEAM: 2

Jack has great game play knowledge and his ability to read and understand the game is at a high level.  He is a confident player and good leader.  He is strong and gusty.  He was also selected into the HB U 18 team.

5. NAME:      SEAN LAGIKULA               YEAR LEVEL: 13                YEARS IN TOP TEAM: 3

Sean is a dedicated player and gives 100% at every training and game.  He works hard to improve each game and is a good asset to the front row.  He was selected into the HB U18 in 2021 & 2022

6. NAME:      JONTY GOOD                           YEAR LEVEL: 13      YEARS IN TOP TEAM: 3

Jonty has excellent acceleration and speed and is good at putting pressure on the defence.  He is great at tacking and always gives his best.  Jonty was selected into the HB U 18 team too.

7. NAME:      CORBAN WATSON                     YEAR LEVEL: 13      YEARS IN TOP TEAM: 3

Corban has come back this season after knee surgery and improved as the season has gone on.  He backs himself with speed and power.  He is a good leader in the team and is committed to the team.  He was selected into the HB U 18 team.

8. NAME:      HUGH KILSBY                   YEAR LEVEL: 13      YEARS IN TOP TEAM: 2

Hugh has played 2 years in the 1^st XV and played all positions in the front row.  He brings strength to the forward pack and is very good at building a positive atmosphere in the team.

9. NAME:      QUIN STEPHENS                        YEAR LEVEL: 13      YEARS IN TOP TEAM: 2

Quin has played 2 years in the 1^st XV.  He has great vision in the game, very quick on his feet and is a good playmaker.  He is good at communicating and confident on the field.

SKIING

1. NAME:      AIDAN WILKIN                                     YEAR LEVEL: 13      YEARS IN TOP TEAM: 3

Aidan was named and selected for the New Zealand Junior Ski Federation of International Skiing Squad. This was a real privilege as he was 1 of 3 named

Ngā mihi nui

Noho ora mai          

Rector

Congratulations to everyone who has been acknowledged today and I’ll now invite Reverend Dunnett to close our assembly in prayer.

Article added: Friday 16 September 2022