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After thirteen weeks preparation the day of the big game had finally arrived, the Dilworth 1st XV Rugby team had the opportunity to play a 1A school. A win would promote Dilworth to the 1A competition, a loss and Dilworth would stay down in the 1B competition.  Click here to read on.

CLICK HERE to view the annual message to the Dilworth Community from Derek Firth, Chairman of the Board of Trustees.

 Dilworth Trust Board Chairman, Derek Firth, has announced that the Board has appointed Old Boy Aaron Snodgrass to be a Trustee effective from 1 May 2013.  He will replace David Hunter who retires on 30 April 2013, after 15 years as Trustee, including 5 years as Deputy Chairman of the Board.

 David Hunter was appropriately thanked and farewelled on Founders’ Day (8 March) and will be accorded a private “thank you” dinner and presentation following his retirement.

 Aaron Snodgrass, BCom CA CPA (Armagh 1981-1989) has returned to New Zealand with his wife Courtney and two daughters after living and working in New York for 14 years.  Aaron is a Chartered Accountant who has worked for Deutsche Bank and PricewaterhouseCoopers.  He attended the University of Auckland.  Aaron is returning to New Zealand to be the Chief Financial Officer of Eastland Group in Gisborne. 

 Aaron served on the Dilworth Old Boys’ Council for 10 years and has maintained a strong interest in the School since he left. 

The Kapa Haka group were placed 6th overall in their division and 1st in the Mau rakau category.

The Pasifika group placed 2nd in the Taufakanuia section, which is the traditional stick dance.

The following link will take you to Tuesday's TV One Breakfast item on the Dilworth students who manage  investments for the benefit of School Aid.

http://tvnz.co.nz/breakfast-news/students-manage-300-000-investment-portfolio-video-5278907

Last night the cast of Godspell attended a formal awards ceremony for 36 school productions from the Auckland Region. We had nominations in several categories and were proud to win Best Musical Direction (Zac Johns, year 13 – nominated against music teachers from High Schools) and Best Supporting Male in a Musical (Ben Robertson, Judas).

But the real excitement of the night came when we were awarded the supreme award of Best Overall Production for Godspell. This award was for the whole cast and band and crew and therefore incredibly special  to us all and to the whole community who supported us throughout the journey. Dilworth has never before received this high honour, and last night will rate amongst one of the proudest moments in the life of the school for many years to come.

Photos include - Key staff, Ben and his family on stage, Zac and his Gran - Jean Johns and Jordyn Brown (drummer), the whole cast on stage receiving the award.

Click here to view more on the Godspell Production.

Joint recipients Rupinder Sandhu and Reihana Soutar-Finch are to be congratulated on receiving the inaugral Ian Hart Award.

Sportsman of the year displays the following qualities;

• Outstanding performance in at least one sport during the year
• Active participation in other sports
• Setting an excellent example in good team spirit and sportsmanship, good manners at all times while engaged in sport
• Actively participating in the coaching and development of younger and less able players in at least one sport
• Showing enthusiasm for inter-school and inter-house sporting activities

Kaveinga Finau - Congratulations

Once again, Dilworth held the highly enjoyable House Music Competition. The quality of the performances increases every year and this year did not prove to be different. This event is an opportunity to expose students to the performing arts as well as form bonds and create unity within the Houses.

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During August, Dilworth was once again called to defend its place as champions of the Auckland Classics Association Classics Quiz.

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It is with great sadness that the Dilworth Trust Board notes the passing of Sir Wilson Whineray.

Whilst Sir Wilson is remembered primarily for his prowess on the rugby field, many at Dilworth are privileged to have known him in his capacity as a Trustee between 1996 and 2007.

A business associate of Sir Wilson’s was quoted as saying that “one of his greatest pleasures was being on the Dilworth Trust”, which provides education to boys from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Current and former Trustees, representatives from teaching staff and students joined hundreds of mourners at Parnell’s Holy Trinity Cathedral to farewell Sir Wilson who was remembered by the Sport New Zealand Chief Executive in the following way:

“He strove for excellence, in himself and others, and showed leadership through service in sports, business and the community.”

Trustees, Staff and students of Dilworth extend their deepest sympathy to Lady Elisabeth and family.

The year 13 Connects Group traveled to Tonga in the first week of the holidays for a service trip and cultural exchange.

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Dilworth Trust Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Roger France as a Trustee.

Mr France is currently Chancellor of The University of Auckland, a director of Air New Zealand, Chairman of Tappenden Holdings and a director of Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corporation. He was a Partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers and one of its predecessor firms, Coopers & Lybrand for over 15 years.

Derek S Firth

Chairman

DILWORTH TRUST BOARD

Rugby - enjoy

Dilworth was asked by ISNZ to be the “promoted” school at the annual gathering hosted at the Beehive for Independent Schools of NZ Principals, the ISNZ Executive Board, and Ministers and officials from Ministry of Education, NZQA, ERO, etc. (The Chief Executives from all three Government departments were present). Around 200 attended.

Click here to read the brilliant picture of the realities of a Dilworth Scholarship, which was provided by Paul Ketu’u - Head Prefect 2011.

The 2012 Senior Campus Cross Country was run in ideal conditions, with hardly a cloud in the sky and not a breath of wind......continued

The sun shone for the annual St Peters, Cambridge sports exchange......

After many months of hard work and planning, Te Haerenga, the Dilworth Rural Campus, was officially opened on Saturday, 10 March, 2012. This day was the finale to a long process of turning a boutique hotel into a boys’ school, able to accommodate 100 boys and staff and delivering a programme aimed at developing independence and resilience, in a rural setting. The opening was combined with the annual Founders' Assembly, during which thanks is given for the foresight and generosity of James and Isabella Dilworth. Over 1,500 people attended the opening, during which School musical and cultural talent was showcased, as were elements of the new programme being developed at the Campus.

The Rural Campus was officially opened by special guest, Governor General, Lieutenant General, The Right Honourable Sir Jerry Mateparae.

Following a generous lunch, there was an opportunity to tour the new facility and for guests to talk with Staff and boys about this exciting new concept.

A recent article in the February 2012 North and South magazine explained the unique nature of the school and what it does for the boys. 

Band of Brothers

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