Special Assemblies

Prefects’ Investiture and Leadership Assembly

Over 140 students were recognised in a leadership role at the Prefects’ Investiture and Leadership Assembly. Head Girl and Boy, Emily Tyrrell and Hugh Montgomery, supported by Deputy Heads, Aleisha Davis and Omri Kepes, gave their first official address, where students were encouraged to deliver their 2020 Vision. Nick Letham (OC 2001), who recently joined the Board of Governors, was a special guest at the assembly, to recognise the College’s new Prefects and Middle School Leaders. The 800 people packed into the Centennial Chapel also witnessed Year 12 student, Samuel Jeon’s breath-taking performance of La Campanella by Franz Liszt. After the assembly, families enjoyed morning tea in Strowan House, followed by photographs to capture this special occasion.

Academic Assembly

Another year of strong academic achievement in NCEA was celebrated at the Academic Assembly, where students who received an Excellence endorsement from their 2019 Level 3 NCEA assessments and Scholarship examinations, received their Scholarship from the Board of Governors.

The assembly also included an inspirational message from guest speaker Thomas Yee, Head Boy in 2008, whose engaging and humorous talk included some great advice for students about ‘chipping away’ to reach their goals. Academic Captains, Duncan Harvie and Xavier Dickason, also delivered some wise words on how to avoid procrastination. Jazz combo, Club 347, performed an entertaining rendition of Fly Me to the Moon, featuring Lucca Ballara (Year 12) on vocals.