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A message from incoming OBA President Murray McKinnon '59
The School has finished the year on a high note, as was evident at the various functions and events that I attended during the last week of Term 4.
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From start-up company to worldwide business - Paul Organ '05
Tibbs House, the School's boarding hostel, sits adjacent to the campus and can accommodate up to 125 students across all year levels, giving out of...
"Never be afraid to change your path" - Eric Patton '80
When Old Boys are asked about their first day of Form 3 at Auckland Grammar School, most of them will talk about the feeling of apprehension. They talk...
From 'quite directionless' to the big screen - Tom Cotton '99
Auckland Grammar School has a large network of Old Boys from all different walks of life. Most students who come through the hallowed doors of the Great...
Six Old Boys compete at the Henley Royal Regatta
Over the past week, five Auckland Grammar Old Boys have competed at the Henley Royal Regatta held on the Thames River.

Established in 1839, it is...
Hybrid 2.0, the debut solo art show from Brad Novak '89
A number of Old Boys have gone on to become outstanding artists and have their works published around New Zealand.

One such artist is Old Boy Brad...
Headmaster's Heritage Committee interview with George Ferrier '14
Established in 2019, the Headmaster's Heritage Committee works to preserve the history of Auckland Grammar School through research and interviews with...
Rugby mad as a kid, still Rugby mad - Anthony Posa '84
Auckland Grammar School has a proud history and tradition when it comes to sports, with over 30 different codes on offer to students today. A large number...
Making a lifetime of memories - Rob McLeod '81
When students start their tenure at Auckland Grammar School, one of the first things they learn are the School's values: excellence, commitment, respect,...
"A life of purpose and meaning" - Carl van Roon '97
In 2021, the University of Auckland published their annual '40 Under 40' list, 40 of their most inspiring young alumni. Auckland Grammar School...
The University of Auckland's 40 Under 40 for 2021
The University of Auckland has published their list of '40 Under 40', 40 inspiring young alumni who continue to shine in both their professional...
Interview with the oldest living Old Boy, Dr Laurie Reynolds '28
Members of the Headmaster's Heritage Committee have been speaking to some of our Old Boys about their careers, and how their time at the School shaped...
Heritage Week interview with Mr Max Gimblett '50
Members of the Headmaster's Heritage Committee have been speaking to some of our Old Boys about their careers, and how their time at the School shaped...
New Zealand CIO Finalist Avinash de Silva '07
Interviews with Old Boys conducted over the years have had a common thread - these gentlemen are proud to be Old Boys of Auckland Grammar School, and this...
Heritage Week interview with Mr Ron Chadwick '47
Members of the Headmaster's Heritage Committee have been speaking to some of our Old Boys about their careers, and how their time at the School shaped...
Heritage Week interview with Dr Henry Wong Doe '90
Members of the Headmaster's Heritage Committee have been speaking to some of our Old Boys about their careers, and how their time at the School shaped...
He was no athlete, now he's an Ironman - David Carroll '84
There are several sports that come under the umbrella of Multisport at Auckland Grammar School, including Triathlon, where competitors take part in in...
From Lower Hutt, to Grammar, to business owner - Adam King '85
There are over 30 sports available for students to participate in at Auckland Grammar School. While some are quite traditional - Rugby, Basketball, Squash,...
Climbing the Grammar ladder - Sidhant Sharma '10
There is something for everyone at Auckland Grammar School. Whether it be on the sports field, on stage or in the classroom, the School and its masters...
"The Olympics is the ultimate goal" - Jack Ready '14
Many of the current students and Old Boys who have competed for Auckland Grammar School as part of the Rowing squad have taken part in the Learn to Row...
A new book by Emeritus Professor Murray Meikle '52
Emeritus Professor Murray Meikle '52 has recently published a large tome about immigration from the United Kingdom to New Zealand, entitled A New Britain...
An astounding tale of survival - Phil Kerslake '73
Being diagnosed with cancer - at any age - is a devastating blow. But imagine being just two years out of high school only to be told that you have multiple...
Swimming the ultimate race - Paul Kingsman '80
The Summer Olympic Games is the pedigree of sports competition, with thousands of athletes from around the world competing against the best of the best....
100 years young - Emeritus Professor Dr Bruce Harris '34 AM
On Sunday 7 March 2021, Emeritus Professor Dr Bruce Harris '34 AM joined an elite group of Old Boys when he turned 100 years old.

Dr Harris...
Keeping the Grammar tradition alive - Miller Hawkesby '15
The Auckland Grammar Rowing Squad has a strong contingent of rowers from all year levels. The squad competes at various races and regattas across the year,...
Living the dream up in the sky - Krittamet Chiewvatsagonchai ’13
Massey University’s School of Aviation was fortunate to still host its annual Wings Ceremony. The ceremony takes place as each cohort completes the...
A passion for Engineering equals a dream job - Sam Taylor '88
Established in 1893 - 30 years after Auckland Grammar School was founded - the Auckland Grammar School Old Boys' Association celebrated 125 years in...
A celebration of Music at Grammar - Matthew '91 and Aron Ottignon '96
Auckland Grammar School commemorated its 150th anniversary in May 2019 with a grand celebration of 27 events held across nine days. Acknowledging the past...
From medicine to pop art - Brad Novak '89
Pop art and medicine are two professions that seem in stark contrast to each other, but for Brad Novak '89, the two go hand in hand.

Being in...
'Antarctica Unfrozen' by Harry Seagar '11
Eco warrior and University of Canterbury student Harry Seagar '11 headed to Antarctica this summer after being awarded a Blake Antarctic Ambassadorship...
"Every singer's dream" - Will King '09
Each year, up to four New Zealand singers are selected for an internship through the Dame Malvina Major Emerging Artists for New Zealand Opera programme....
Fulbright Science and Innovation Graduate Awardee Cam Birchall '07
The Fulbright Science and Innovation Graduate Award is an annual award, given to promising New Zealand students looking to undertake postgraduate study...
A School, globally recognised with many traditions - Stephen Kent '80
Stephen Kent '80 comes from a multi-generational Grammar family. Both his father Warwick and younger brother Andrew are Old Boys (classes of 1956 and...
"If you don't go, you won't know" - Marcus Warren '88
Living on the edge and challenging yourself may sound like new-age mumbo jumbo, but the maxims hold true according to Marcus Warren '88. "Auckland...
A keen outdoorsman with a passion for the earth - Michael Bollen '09
The masters at Auckland Grammar School are some of the best in their field, teaching their chosen subjects with a passion for seeing students succeed -...
A change in career proving to be fruitful - Fraser Allen '95
Attending a school with over 2,000 students may seem like a daunting prospect to some. But for Fraser Allen '95, it is something he remembers with...
Keeping it in the family
A strong work ethic has been a trademark of the Faull family for more than a century. When Oliver Faull's '93 great-grandfather was just seven...
The India Immersion Tour
Chaos. The culture. Colour. The slums. Poverty. The dreaded ‘Delhi Belly'. These are some of the phrases that come to mind when one thinks about...
Sir David Baragwanath's (class of 1954) address in assembly
On Thursday 8 March, Auckland Grammar School was proud to welcome Old Boy, Sir David Baragwanath '54 to speak in assembly. Sir David's commitment...
Jeremy Stanley '88 on juggling sport and study
In the early days of professional rugby Jeremy Stanley '88 was part of the pipeline of the never-ending supply of promising players for the sporting...
Entrepreneurial brothers forging names for themselves - Stefan, Phil and Sean Preston
Entrepreneurial brothers Stefan '76, Phil '78 and Sean Preston '82 may have all started at Auckland Grammar School, but their lives and careers...
"You must believe in yourself, and be able to back it up" - Mat Fieldes '85
Auckland Grammar School had a profound impact on Mat Fieldes' life, especially as a musician. "I really loved my time at the School. The discipline...
30 years of service in Hong Kong - Gordon Andreassend '48
Looking back on his time at Auckland Grammar, Gordon Andreassend '48 has nothing but fond memories. "There is no doubt the years I spent at Grammar...
"Always ask yourself the question: What if?" - Sean Seah '86
Sean Seah '86 has always had a passion for digital marketing and a curiosity for the unknown. But it is the question "What if?" that has...
"I can't imagine doing anything else" - Thomas Hutchinson '06
Music has played a key role in Thomas Hutchinson's life. Having picked up the oboe at the age of nine, Thomas started at Auckland Grammar in Form 3...
Inspired by Auckland Grammar from the very beginning - Marc Ellison '00
Marc Ellison '00 was inspired by Auckland Grammar School even before he walked through the gates for the first time as a Form 3 student. "Growing...
From drawing and doodling to works of art - Finn Wilson '09
Drawing and doodling since he was a kid, Finn Wilson '09 has always had a passion for creating art. "I haven't stopped drawing since I could...
Turning a passion into a business - Michael Dawson '10
Since leaving Auckland Grammar three years ago, Michael Dawson' 10 has not stopped running. Known for his prowess at athletics and distance running,...
A dream to play in the New Zealand jersey - Alando Soakai '97
Being a professional rugby player and representing New Zealand in the black jersey was a dream Alando Soakai '97 had from a young age. He knew the...
"I am very happy to have made it this far" - Nick Sage '95
Nick Sage '95 recalls his time at Auckland Grammar very well. A bright, academic student, Nick was in the 'A' stream through his five years...
"Form 7 was a defining year for me" - Jack Cao '06
It is often during their high school years that most people find subjects that they do well in or are passionate about. However for Jack Cao '06, it...
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