Principals’ Corner

Tim Grocott

Benefits of school sport for youth
The Grocott name remains synonymous with the East Christchurch-Shirley CC for the last half century. In 2017 Tim Grocott became president of the club…
30 Apr 2024
John Mitchell

Justin Boyle: facing baptisms of fire
Justin Boyle has had a stellar career in education and he wasn’t half bad at cricket either. I want to share some thoughts on both.
30 Apr 2023
Richard Hall

More than just an annual fixture
‘If you have a Heavy Transport licence; you will never be out of a job.’ – Winsome Dormer It is not only about the cricket, the beautiful surrounds…
30 Apr 2022
Denis Aberhart

To succeed in cricket
There would not be many more long-serving principals of a New Zealand school than Denis. He was first appointed as a principal in 1983 and has huge…
30 Apr 2021
Phil Holstein

Selfless acts and the virtue of unsung work in sport
Sport develops the balance of body, mind, and character. It is an important part of New Zealand’s culture; and we expect to take on the world…
30 Apr 2020
Evan Gray

Moulding pride in our men
Roger Moses, ONZM, enjoyed an illustrious career as Headmaster of Wellington College from 1995 to 2018. This article on the career of Roger is written…
30 Apr 2019
Ross Preece

Reflections on rural cricket
As a newcomer to the area I have been impressed with the enthusiasm and level of support our 1st XI cricket team enjoy. For them weekly travel is a…
30 Apr 2018
Nick McIvor

Cricket for character
Cricket is a reflection of life and offers an education in life; an education that can be incredibly uplifting but also unforgiving. We encourage…
30 Apr 2017
Nic Hill

In praise of today’s gallant youth
As Headmaster of a large urban boys’ school I love the inter- actions I have with our young men and I am often left in awe of their abilities and…
30 Apr 2016
Dan Reddiex

Why intolerance is essential to real change
I was privileged at the end of 2014 to join our 1st XI in their annual fixture at The Willows Cricket Club. It was my first visit to this special…
30 Apr 2015
Warwick Maguire

Growing the game
The suggestion by the big three in cricket, India, India and India (sorry I mean, India, Australia and England) that they should have more control of…
30 Apr 2014
Christine Leighton

Stepping stones to a better world
I believe, young people today have a mission, indeed a responsibility, which is really no different from the generations before them – and that is to…
30 Apr 2013
Grant McMillan

Helping to grow fine young people
The members of the older generations in every society appear to lament the circumstances and behaviour of the young people they observe around them…
30 Apr 2012
Clive Rennie

Just let the kids play
Aside from his role at OBHS, Clive is also Chairman NZ Secondary Schools’ Sports Council and was an All White in 1967.
30 Apr 2011

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