Good afternoon School. Please be seated. I’d like to welcome College Council chair Mrs Sharon Wards to this afternoon’s assembly.

I’d like to invite Oliver Newton to deliver today’s reading.

Today’s reading comes from 1 Peter Chapter 2, Verses 17-19

Honour everyone. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the Emperor.

Servants, be subject to your masters with all respect, not only to the good and gentle, but also to the unjust. For this is a gracious thing, when, mindful of God, one endures sorrows, while suffering unjustly.

This is the word of the Lord

Thank you, Oliver.

Rectors Comments:  

Today is a very special Sports Colours Assembly to recognise those students who have excelled in their summer 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 demonstrate a positive attitude towards practice and play and the award recognises fair play towards oppositions players and officials.

I’ve enjoyed watching many of you play your sports this year. I am very competitive and love to see you win, as I did two nights ago watching the Hockey 1st XI beat Havelock HS, but more importantly I feel proud when your conduct reflects the Lindisfarne character flags – win lose or draw. The 1^st XI Hockey team, supported by Mr Howlett, certainly understand that. I saw a number of referees decisions go against us but I didn’t once see a player challenging a referee or being disrespectful toward the opposition. But we don’t always get that right in our weekly sports fixtures. The heat of the moment and the desperation to win, can affect our judgment. Last term, Mr Kidd organised students in Durham house to read out the Poem If by Rudyard Kipling. One line in the poem says “If you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs and blaming it on you.” Are you that player who keeps his head and trusts the plan and maintains focus in order to get through the difficult times? Or are you that player who is prone to losing his head and blaming his mates, the ref, the opposition players? I know which player I’d want in my team.

And I hope that those of you who are playing in more social teams are upholding the value of respect for the game, for the officials who are helping to make it happen and for the coaches, managers and family members who are on the sidelines supporting both teams. When you play in a more social grade, where the stakes may not be so high, please don’t think for one moment that the expectations on you to uphold the Lindisfarne Sporting Code of Conduct are any different than for highly competitive teams. When you wear that crest on your chest boys, you are making a commitment to being a good Lindisfarne man and representing the school with pride and honour. Oliver’s reading earlier spoke of a brotherhood. Zac Maulder your head boy has also spoken you to you about that notion of Lindisfarne boys being brothers in arms. Thank you to each and everyone of you who continues to support the Lindisfarne Brotherhood to be strong. In and outside the classroom. On and off the sports field.

Today marks the end of Week 4 and we are getting close to the midway point of the term. Some of you will require haircuts in mid term break and so don’t wait for a tutor teacher, dean, a member of Senior Leadership or your parents to remind you. Take responsibility and sort yourself out please gentlemen as you’re all more than capable of doing that. This term’s theme is all about courage, so continue to have the courage do the right thing and not the easy thing.

Today is a day of celebration for sporting colours and we can start that celebration by singing as one with genuine pride, passion and indeed courage. I really enjoyed hearing those of you who were at St Andrew’s chapel on Sunday morning singing so well. I know Reverend McDonald was very proud of you. Whenever Mrs Wards visits she always asks me how the singing’s going because like me she loves hearing you in full voice. Naturally I said you were amazing and getting better all the time. Please join with me in singing the School Song Highways in the Heart.

HYMN 

Thank you, please be seated.

We have a large number of sportsmen to present to you today and I’m going to ask College Council Chair Mrs Sharon Wards to come forward to present the Colours awards.

Colours

Adventure Racing - Read by Mr Stuart, presented by Mr Hakeney
 

• Matt Buckeridge 

Matt has had a great Adventure Racing season. At the back end of 2020 he placed 2^nd in the Tough Guy and Gal 12km Runner and was a member of the winning team overall. He was also a member of the 2021 Triple Peaks winning team, a gruelling event from start to finish. Well done Matt.

• Thomas Goodisson 

Tom has had a great Adventure Racing season. At the back end of 2020 he placed 2^nd in the Tough Guy and Gal 12km Runner and was a member of the winning team overall. He was also a member of the 2021 Triple Peaks winning team, a gruelling event from start to finish. Well done Tom. 

Cricket – Read by Mr Kidd, presented by Mr Hakeney

• Lovepreet Padda 

Lovepreet has captained the First XI this year. He is a fine all round cricketer whose skills have been recognized at provincial level with selection in the Hawkes Bay and Central Districts Under 17 teams. Lovepreet has scored 1045 runs for the First XI this summer at an average off 33.7 with two centuries and four fifties. He has bowled well with 43 wickets at 11.5 and an economy rate of 2.6 runs per over. His best bowling performance was 6/25 against Scots College. He is the top fieldsman in the side at cover with six catches. Well done Lovepreet.

• Quin Stephens 

Quin is a fine all round cricketer with a number of talents. He regularly contributes with the bat and has scored 371 runs at 17.6 with a highest score of 55 not out against St Paul’s Collegiate. He is a very good off-spin bowler who has taken 30 wickets at 22.5 this year. He is an extremely good fieldsman, taking eight catches and effecting numerous run outs. He is an energetic and determined athlete who always is at the energetic heart of the team. Well done Quin.

• Sam Cassidy 

Sam has an outstanding summer for the First XI. He has been vice-captain of the side and has won selection for the Hawkes Bay and Central Districts Under 17 sides. He is a hard hitting number three batsman with excellent technique and the ability to play long innings. He has scored an incredible 1672 runs over the summer at an average of 49.2 with three centuries and twelve fifties and a high score of 185. He has also been the top wicket taker this summer with 45 wickets at 20.2. He has taken seven catches. Well done Sam.

• Sam Bartram 

Sam Bartram is a hard hitting batsman, occasional wicket keeper and good team man. He was recognized at representative level with selection in the Hawkes Bay Under 17 side. He has scored 677 runs this summer at an average of 27 and a top score of 89 not out against Rathkeale which was instrumental in winning that fixture. He is a very good fieldsman who has taken eleven catches and always gives of his best. Well done Sam.

Futsal – Read by Mr Harland, presented by Mr Hakeney

• Tom Speers 

Tom is an impressive all-round athlete and a fine player of the game. He is a patient and technically gifted individual who is in his first year of the Lindisfarne 1^st futsal team – he is a Junior playing in the Senior squad who came to nationals this year in Wellington and finished our top goal scorer with 8 goals. Tom trains well and always looks to create a positive team environment and is a great role model for any player young and old. Well done Tom.

• Harry Pike 

LFC 1^st futsal team for last 3 years and main stay in our squad that travelled to nationals this year in Wellington. He is an excellent trainer and always gives of his best in every scenario whilst being a commanding player when on court and great physical presence when not on the court it is obvious in the pivot area. Well done Harry.

Mountain Biking – read by Mr Dunnett, presented by Mr Hakeney

• Charlie Wiffin

Charlie is a hard working highly competitive mountain bike rider who gives everything he has on the course. Not only is he willing to put the extra miles on his legs he is also always there to help tidy up and pack away. Charlie did incredibly well to place 6 in u15 the North Island championship downhill event and second in the Whanganui schools championships downhill event. Congratulations Charlie!

• Matt Quinney 

Matt is an extremely focused and competitive Down Hill mountain Bike rider. He is passionate about training, getting out on his bike and perusing the flawless downhill run. Matt is always there to lend a hand in packing, strapping down and loading the trailer. Matt’s 9^th place in u18 at the North Islands downhill championship was an exceptional performance. Congratulations on years of hard work that have got you to this point.

Surf Lifesaving – read by Mrs Akeripa, presented by Mr Hakeney

• Llewellyn Ward-Leikis 

Llewellyn is a senior role model in his club and was part of a beach sprint relay team that always placed on the podium at major regional events outside of Hawkes Bay. Well done Llewellyn.

• Adam Akuhata 

Adam has improved hugely this season with his speed and beach flags.  He was part of a beach sprint relay team that always placed on the podium at major regional events outside of Hawkes Bay. Well done Adam.

• Corban Watson 

Corban is a senior role model in his club and was part of a beach sprint relay team that always placed on the podium at major regional events outside of Hawkes Bay. Well done Corban.

• Grayson Hesketh 

Grayson came back from having a season off due to injury and was part of a beach sprint relay team that always placed on the podium at major regional events outside of Hawkes Bay. Well done Grayson.

• Taylor Topp 

This was Taylors first year of competing in Surf Lifesaving and represented OBK club at a high level in all events he competed in receiving a placing at each regional event outside of Hawkes Bay. Well done Taylor.

• Daniel Brown 

Daniel has consistently achieved places in all water disciplines Ski Board Ironman. He was the HB U17 Ironman and Open Men’s Ski Champion. He has spent 5years in the sport. Well done Daniel.

Tennis – read by Mr Fall, presented by Mr Hakeney

• Hunter Every 

Hunter is the current Captain and plays as number 1 for Lindisfarne College. He is currently ranked 2^nd for U16 Tennis Eastern, and was a semi-finalist for Tennis Eastern Men’s Residential Tournament. Well done Hunter on a fantastic Summer of Tennis.

Touch Rugby – read by Mr Sidney, presented by Mr Hakeney

• Charlie Roil 

Charlie shows dedication to the sport of touch rugby. He’s a motivated and focused trainer. Charlie is the captain of the Senior A touch team, leads by example and reads the game well. On the field Charlie uses his representative experience to guide the game and support his team mates. Recently, Charlie was selected for the Hawkes Bay under 18s touch team. This team competed at the Youth Nationals in Auckland which is a highly competitive touch rugby competition.  An outstanding young player. Well done Charlie.  

Track and field – read by Mr Smith, presented by Mr Hakeney

• Charlie Roil 

Charlie has performed at elite level of competition for many years. He has ECNI Title (800m) and a number of club and other regional successes. He was the Senior Champion for 2021 and competed at NISS Champs 2021 (final for 800m, member of third placed 4x400m relay team. Charlie was also a member of the National SS Champs 2020, finals for senior 400 and 800m. Well done Charlie.

• Jonty Roil 

Jonty has been performing at an elite level of competition as a young athlete. HE has the ECNI Title (discus) and a number of club and other regional successes to his name. He was a Medallist in Intermediate Championship 2021. He competed at NISS Champs 2021 and competed at National SS Champs 2020, finals for discus plus competed in 400m. Well done Jonty.

• Tom Goodisson 

Tom won the ECNI 2000m steeplechase and has a number of club and other regional successes. He was a medallist in Senior Championship 2021 and competed at NISS Champs 2021 (final for 2000m steeplechase). Well done Tom.

• Callum O’Keeffe 

Callum Has performed at elite level of competition for a number of years and is an extremely talented athlete. He has the 800m ECNI Title and a number of club and other regional successes. He is the Intermediate school Champion for 2021 and competed at NISS Champs 2021 (final for 800m) and the National SS Champs 2020, finals for junior 400 and 800m. Well done Callum.

• Taylor Topp 

Taylor is a Medallist in Senior Championship 2021 and was the Senior sprint champion. He placed in senior 200m at the ECNI Champs and qualified for NISS Team and competed in 100, 200, PB in 200m. He is likely to compete at National SS Champs 2021. Well done Taylor.

• Hadley McDougall 

Hadley is a medallist in Intermediate Championship 2021. He was runner-up Intermediate athlete in the high jump ECNI Champs. He qualified for NISS Team, competed in High Jump and placed third. Likely to compete at National SS Champs 2021. Well done Hadley.

Swimming – read by Mr Smith, presented by Stuart Hakeney

• Jake Stephens 

Jake is the Senior Champion 2021. He is the title winner at HBSS Champs, 2021, plus a number of other placings. He is a member of winning medley and freestyle relay winning team, HBSS Champs. He was a consistent performer at NI and National SS Champs, and finals in age group at National SS Champs 2020. He continues to be amongst the top in NZ in his age group. Well done Jake.

• Marshall Soanes 

Marshall is the Runner-up Senior Champion 2021. He is a title winner at HBSS Champs, 2021, plus number of other placings. He is a member of winning medley and freestyle relay winning team, HBSS Champs 2021. He is a consistent performer at NI and National SS Champs and in Surf Lifesaving. He placed in finals in age group at National SS Champs 2020 and continues to be amongst the top in NZ in his age group. Well done Marshall.

• Marcus Sisam 

Marcus is the Intermediate Champion 2021. He is a title winner at HBSS Champs, 2021, plus number of other placings. He was a member of winning medley and freestyle relay winning team, HBSS Champs and competed at National SS Champs 2020. Continues to perform consistently well at local club, regional.  Marcus is one of swimming’s great improvers as a result of sheer hard work and self-discipline. Well done Marcus.

Thank you, Mrs Wards

South Island Coast to coast

I would now like to invite George Esson and Felix Paul to talk about the South Island Coast to Coast.

(George & Felix will both do speeches and present their own PPT)

Thank you, George and Felix.

Congratulation to all those boys who were recognised today and best wishes for the weekend. Kia pai to Ra, have a great day.

Reverend Dunnett will now close our assembly in prayer.

Article added: Friday 28 May 2021