4/30/2014 1 Comment Benildus Rules!We received the following photo and message from old boy and "media star/personality" Paddy Gower recently. Good to know the "green fire" still burns for some old boys. Hi guys,
1 Comment
4/23/2014 0 Comments I Love To Go A WanderingSeveral members of our 1st XI cricket side are taking part in this year's Wanderers tour. The following is part of their fundraising drive and may be of inteest to old boys.
4/17/2014 0 Comments Jordie On The BurstGood to see The Daily News covering college games in some depth. If you don't have the paper delivered you can read the article on yesterday's game by clicking here.
4/16/2014 0 Comments A Solid VictoryAfter giving away 3 soft tries in the first half the FDMC 1st XV came back well in the second to take out a very deserved 26 to 19 victory over our brothers from De La Salle, Mangere. It was an open and entertaining affair with the FDMC forwards proving dominant in most phases, which all bodes well for the season to come.
The second XV tried hard but were out sized and then out played to go down 47 to 0. It is early days for them and they will benefit from the experience. Photos as they become available. 4/15/2014 0 Comments A Special AssemblyToday we witnessed an important historical event at FDMC with the presentation of a range of personal items that belonged to Father Francis Vernon Douglas. It was a privilege to host members of the Douglas family and show them the College named in honour of there famous family member. The following are excepts from the assembly programme we will have some photos in the near future.
Special Assembly Tuesday April 15 2014 Presentation of Relics of Francis Vernon Douglas Guests process into the Gymnasium carrying the relics Jeannie and Craig McElroy Vernon Douglas Berni Radich Peter McDonald, Kevin Murphy Linda and Richard Crowe Accompanied by Mr Chamberlain, Mr. Mustchin, Fr. Craig Guests presented gifts to Tanaka Utete, Du’ Plessis Kirifi, Jake Limmer, Jordy Barrett. Who will place the gifts on the table with the relics that the College already has. Relics to be on display during the assembly Which the College possesses Mass Kit from Church at Paete Praelectiones Biblicae New Testament 1930 Roman Breivary 1936 Japanese propaganda leaflet. Prayer cards Note addressed to himself. Compendium Sacrae Liturgie 1925 Additional items Brian Vale Cricket Bat. Sacristy lamp Relics being presented during the Assembly Hair brush Reading Lamp Cigarette cases (2) Reading glasses Copy of “ A modern Pilgrim’s progress” Book of meditations Lace from a surplice The cloth used to wrap Francis Douglas’ hands during ordination Black bib from a clerical suit. Arithmetic book from Johnsonville primary school 4/11/2014 0 Comments The Colours BoysLast week we had our biggest Colours Assembly to date. The following is the awards list and you may notice some familiar college names as there a quite a few "sons of" on the list. Premier Excellence Awards Level 1 1. Patrick Fisher-Evans Patrick gained all 183 credits last year and 141 of these were at Excellence level. 2. Louis Poole Louis achieved 203 credits last year and 129 of these were at Excellence level. 3. Vanshay Bindra Vanshay gained 194 credits last year and 121 of these were at Excellence level. 4. Logan Walsh Logan gained 183 credits last year and 85 of these were at Excellence level. 5. Shaun Palmer Shaun gained 187 credits last year and 109 of these were at Excellence level. 6. Tyler Paterson Tyler gained 184 credits last year and 101 of those were at Excellence level. LEVEL ONE ACADEMIC COLOURS 7. Joshua Hulbert Joshua achieved 181 credits last year and 97 of those were excellence level credits. 8. Jack Ternouth Jack gained all 194 credits for which he was entered last year and 97 of these were at excellence level. 9. Kurt Biesiek Kurt gained 184 credits at level one last year and 80 of those were Excellence level credits. 10. Connor Lindsay Connor gained all 188 credits for which he was entered last year and 73 of those were Excellence level credits. 11. Alastair MacNicol Alastair gained 165 credits last year and 73 of those were Excellence level credits. 12. Quin Sorensen Quin gained all 190 credits for which he was entered last year and 69 of those were Excellence level credits. 13. Jayden Calder Jayden gained all 193 credits for which he was entered last year and 69 of those were Excellence level credits. 14. Keegan Hodges Keegan gained 184 credits last year and 67 of those were Excellence level credits. 15. Finbarr McCarthy Finbarr gained 176 credits last year and 67 of those were Excellence level credits. 16. AndrewXiao Andrew gained 168 credits last year and 66 of those were Excellence level credits. 17. Harrison Smith Harrison gained 166 credits last year and 65 of those were Excellence level credits. 18. Michael Wells Michael gained 187 credits last year and 65 of those were Excellence level credits. 19. Eliot Lundon-Moore Eliot gained 157 credits last year and 64 of those were Excellence level credits. 20. Cole Hareb Cole gained 169 credits last year and 64 of those were Excellence level credits. 21. James Ansley James gained 181credits last year and 65 of those were Excellence level credits. 22. Stephen Gibson Stephen gained 179 credits at last year and 55 of those were Excellence level credits. 23. Taine Win Taine gained 179 credits last year and 55 of those were Excellence level credits. 24. Steven Snoxell Steven gained 180 credits last year and 52 of those were Excellence level credits.. 25. Ryuki Han Ryuki gained 173 credits last year and 51 of those were Excellence level credits. 26. Brandon Martin Brandon gained 172 credits last year and 50 of those were Excellence level credits. 27. Oliver Polson Oliver gained 169 credits last year and 50 of those were Excellence level credits. Excellence Endorsement Level 2 1. Patrick Klups Patrick gained all 196 credits he was entered for last year at Level 2 and above and 134 of those credits were at Excellence level. 2. Matthew Codd Matthew has achieved all 170 credits he entered at level 2 and 130 of these have been achieved at Excellence level. 3. Andrew Hockey Andrew gained all 151 credits for which he entered last year and 117 of those credits were at Excellence level. 4. Logan Clarke Logan achieved 163 credits last year and 76 of those were Excellence level credits. 5. Aaron Ritchie Aaron gained all 146 credits entered last year and 103 of those credits were Excellence level credits. Level 2 Academic Colours 6. Michael McKillop Michael gained all 146 credits entered last year and 96 of those credits were at Excellence level. 7. Tanaka Utete Tanaka gained all 153 credits entered last year and 84 of those were Excellence level credits. 8. Ryan Hawken Ryan gained 134 credits last year and 79 of those were at Excellence level. 9. Paddy Ford Paddy gained all 149 credits he entered last year and 77 of those were at Excellence level. 10. Jack Earp Jack gained 136 credits last year and 74 of those were at Excellence level. 11. Louis Coetzee Louis gained 142 credits last year and 69 of those were at Excellence level. 12. Trent Kleinsman Trent gained 149 credits last year and 65 of those were at Excellence level. 13. Liam Vincent Liam gained 121 credits last year and 62 of those were at Excellence level. 14. Karl Wright Karl gained 135 credits last year and 59 of those were at Excellence level. 15. Seimi O’Mahony Seimi gained all 146 credits entered last year and 58 of those were at Excellence level. 16. Luke Reumers Luke gained 138 credits last year and 57 of those were at Excellence level. 17. Nick Walker Nick gained all 146 credits entered last year and 55 of those were at Excellence level. 18. Tom Leov Tom gained 138 credits last year and 54 of those were at Excellence level. 19. Kirk Paterson Kirk gained 132 credits last year and 54 of those were at Excellence level. 20. John Monk John gained all 153 credits entered last year and 53 of those were at Excellence level. 21. Isaac Poole Isaac gained 138 credits last year and 53 of those were at Excellence level. 22. Jordan Putt Jordan gained 127 credits last year and 52 of those were at Excellence level. 23. Scott Anderson Scott gained 139 credits last year and 50 of those were at Excellence level. 4/10/2014 1 Comment Thanks BillThanks to old boy Bill Kilkolly for getting in touch and sending the photo below. Hi I found this photo of Brother Kerian among some old photos. taken mid 60s in a classroom.. You may have room for it on the Old Boys site. 4/8/2014 0 Comments Looking For InspirationThings are a little quiet at the moment. We would love to post a few old boys stories or bits of news, so make a decision to email us some info.
4/7/2014 0 Comments A Special AssemblyOn April 15 courtesy of Mike Radich we will be holding a special assembly when some of Father Francis Douglas personal effects will be presented to the College.
These will add to our current collection as we seek to continue build up important connections with our History. In terms of our History of Fr. Frank ( as the Columbans affectionately remember him) it is an important time as last year marked 70 years since his disappearance. The living connections with his family are becoming scarce and so we must make a special effort to maintain these precious links with our past. A warm welcome is extended to you all who would like to attend this assembly. The assembly will commence at 10.20 and morning tea will be served afterwards. For catering purposes would you let the office know by Friday 11th April if you intend to come. Graeme Mustchin 4/4/2014 0 Comments Colour UpWe had a visit today from old boy Shaun Butler who was the key note speaker at our Academic Colours Assembly. Shaun gave a good speech with a strong message to the assembled "troops". He is currently practicing medicine at Taranaki Base so did not have far to come for the occasion but it was a journey we are pleased he made.
We will have the details of the record number of Colours students next week. |
An Old Boy's CardWant us to display your business card? Email it to us here.
Archives
August 2020
AuthorThe FDMC Foundation exists to keep old boys aware of their old school and give them the chance to stay connected. |
The FDMC Foundation
C/O Francis Douglas Memorial College 201 Tukapa Street New Plymouth |