| Wellington College | |
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| Address | |
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Dufferin Street, Wellington | |
| Coordinates | 41°18′13″S 174°46′57″E / 41.30361°S 174.78250°E |
| Information | |
| Type | Single Sex-Boys State Secondary (Year 9–13) |
| Motto | Lumen accipe et imperti - Receive The Light And Pass It On |
| Established | 1867 |
| Ministry of Education Institution no. | 275 |
| Headmaster | Roger Moses |
| School roll | 1550 |
| Socio-economic decile | 10 |
| Website | www.wellington-college.school.nz |
Wellington College, often referred to simply as Coll by its students, is a state secondary school for boys year 9-13. It was founded in 1867 by Sir George Grey as "Wellington Grammer School".
It is currently located on the edge of the Wellington's CBD, next to Government House.
World War I is seen as a fundamental turning point in the schools' history where 220 old boys made the supreme sacrifice.
It is interesting to note that only Eton College has produced more Governor Generals than Wellington College[1]
Overview edit
The school roll is currently 1550.
Roger Moses, the current Head Master, is currently an Officer in the New Zealand Order of Merit.
It is next to Wellington East Girls' College, also in Mount Victoria, and shares with that college the Gifford Observatory.
In 2009, Wellington College gained 107 scholarships. The only school to achieve more was the private | St Cuthbrt's College in Auckland. 24 of these scholarships were at a outstanding level. Four students were also named Top Subject Award Winners.
History edit
Head Masters edit
Uniform edit
For Juniors (Year 9-11) the uniform consists of a grey woollen jersey, grey shirt, grey shorts with a black leather belt, black socks and black dress shoes. Once students become a Senior (Years 12-13) they replace the grey jersey with a a black alternate.
Seniors may also choose to wear the senior dress uniform. This consists of the black jersey, a white shirt with black and yellow tie, long grey trousers and dress shoes. For formal occasions the Wellington College blazer is also worn.
Teachers are required to wear formal clothing except P.E. teachers who wear a special Wellington College sports kit.
Prefects edit
Prefects are appointed each year by a student and teacher vote. Each student receives 10 votes each worth one point while teachers have less votes but each vote is worth more. After the Head Master's approval the prefects are chosen. The four students with the highest amount of votes become the Head Prefect, Deputy Head Prefect or one of two Assistant Head Prefects respectively.
For the first time in the school's history a Pacific Island Head Prefect was appointed in 2009.
Sports edit
Sports are a very important part of the school's calender. Nearly all of the codes have their highest team in the respective first divisions.
Each year the school's rugby team plays in a competition with Nelson College, Christ's College, and Wanganui Collegiate School known as the "Quadrangular Tournament". Wellington are the reigning champions of this tournament and have been since 2003. Their current winning streak of seven titles in a row is the longest in the tournament's history.
The school also competes in a local athletics competition known as "McEvedy Shield" along with St. Patrick's College (Town), St. Patrick's College, Silverstream and Rongotai College. Historically, Wellington College have won the shield 47 times since 1922.[citation needed] The 2009 event was won by Wellington College at Newtown Park, but in 2010 St Patrick's College (Town) won the shield.
The cricket team plays in New Zealand's premier school boy competition, the Gillette Cup. Wellington College has made the finals 4 times, and have won it once in 2001. The school fields 23 teams in the Wellington leagues.
Wellington College Football Club is one of the largest junior football clubs in the region. It fields up to 29 teams every season. All Whites Tim Brown, Leo Bertos and Simon Elliot all came from Wellington College.
The school's rowing squad is compete in the annual Maadi Cup Rowing Regatta.
Their are many other sporting codes at the college including handball, hockey, basketball, tennis, badminton, swimming and much more.
Cultural Activites edit
School Magazines edit
Old Boys edit
The school places a large emphasis on the Old Boys' Association. Their is currently 9,000 registered members out of 30,000 ex students. The Association produces The Lampstand magazine and organises both 40 years on and 50 years on reunions annually.
= Notable Old Boys edit
- George Leslie Adkin, farmer, geologist, ethnologist, photographer, and environmentalist.
- Leo Bertos, football (soccer) player with the Wellington Phoenix and New Zealand All Whites.
- Harry Boam, cricketer, plays for Wellington Firebirds
- Sir Ron Brierley, businessman
- Tim Brown, football (soccer) player with the Wellington Phoenix and New Zealand All Whites.
- John Campbell, current events TV host
- Air Marshal Sir Arthur "Mary" Coningham, famous WW2 commander and WW1 Air Ace. Appeared in the film "Patton".
- Simon Elliott, football (soccer) player with the San Jose Earthquakes and New Zealand All Whites
- Marc Ellis, former All Black, entertainer, businessman
- Maxwell Fernie, organist, conductor and music teacher
- Ian Foster, computer scientist
- James Franklin, cricketer, plays for Black Caps and Wellington Firebirds
- Lord Freyberg of Wellington, Governor-General, WW1 VC Winner and WW2 Commander.
- Thomas Gault, Justice of the Supreme Court of New Zealand
- Lord Grey of Naunton, last Governor of Northern Ireland (also attended Scots College)
- Dai Henwood, comedian
- Sir Michael Hardie Boys, former Governor-General of New Zealand
- Don Hunn CNZM, senior New Zealand diplomat, civil servant, and State Services Commissioner
- Raybon Kan, writer and comedian
- Ngatata Love, academic and Treaty negotiator
- Rex Mason, politician
- Bret McKenzie, Flight of the Conchords
- Arthur Myers, businessman, politician
- Sir Matthew Oram Lawyer, politician, Speaker of Parliament
- Steve Outtrim, businessman
- Onny Parun, tennis player
- William Pickering, former Head of the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (space scientist)
- Keith Quinn, TV & radio sports presenter
- Prof Tony Raine (1949–1995), distinguished nephrologist
- Sir Paul Reeves, former Governor-General of New Zealand
- Sir Frank Renouf, businessman
- Philip Robertson chemist, university professor, and writer
- Adrian G. Rodda senior civil servant and Chairman of the State Services Commission
- Jonathan Sarfati, creationist, scientist, and New Zealand Chess Champion
- Chris Spence, journalist
- Dr William Ball Sutch, New Zealand public servant, put on trial for espionage
- Neemia Tialata, All Black
- Filo Tiatia, rugby player
- Karl Urban, actor
- Tom Field, Musician, Soul Survivor Festival
- Peter Taylor, New Zealand Rower