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The inaugural Founders Day service at the Boys’ School was recently held on Tuesday 7th, February. Though it may not be a milestone such as a 50th jubilee, the importance of this day could not go amiss for another year. Consequently, to kick off the 2023 school year, the 64th anniversary of the school was celebrated by staff and students alike.
Sixty-four years ago, Saint Kentigern Boys’ School was established to provide education to boys from New Entrants to Form 2 (Year 8). The generosity of the Wilson Family, specifically John Martyn Wilson, who bequeathed Roselle House to the Saint Kentigern Trust for use in education, is why the incredible establishment exists today.
Several distinguished guests were in attendance at the service, including Executive Trustee Kevin Morris, Foundation Pupils Peter Nelson, Tony Baker, and Richard Lindroos, Andrew Petersen (Chair of the Roselle Foundation), and Linda Millward (Chair of Parents and Friends). Among the various speeches from Principal Peter Cassie to Reverend Reuben Hardie, perhaps the most memorable address was given by Peter Nelson.
Student number 20, Peter Nelson, was a foundation student at the Boys’ School. Since his time on Shore Road, a lot has changed, with the growth of the school population and buildings as the most apparent change. With a twinkle in his eye, he recalled several less obvious differences between a school day in 1959 and the present. The current student’s eyes bulged as he described the use of the cane, the uniform, Roselle House for teaching rather than administration, and how few students there were – 190 in total. Nowadays, with a roll of 647, onsite buildings that house specialist classes, and separate classroom blocks for the juniors, middle school, and seniors, it is incredible to see the development of the school over 64 years.
What ceremony is complete without cake? The House Prefects and the Head Boy cut five cakes, four decorated for each house - Cargill, Chalmers, Hamilton and Wishart - and one for Saint Kentigern Boys. Each student and staff member was given a slice to enjoy with their lunch, resulting in delighted faces.
Founder’s Day encourages current and old boys to remember the past, appreciate the present, and look forward to the future. We are thrilled to establish this celebration in our annual calendar.
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