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Over the past few days, we have had a great run of events.

As stated in my last post, we had the annual Somerville Shield rugby game. We won convincingly 32-13. It was an amazing atmosphere in the stadium, I was so proud and overwhelmed when we won.

But, in the past week we have had a cultural and sporting event against Knox College.

The first of the two events was the choir competition. Both small and big choirs did extremely well, and turned a tide that must have lasted 5 years. Both won convincingly and, everyone, including Exie community and Knox itself were astounded at the quality of our singers.

The second, was a long and almost one sided billiards tournament. Our team showed their skill and won 650-370 points and ended after almost 5 hours of playing. This event was a great win, as after the rugby, we are now in the lead of the Cameron shield, and with winning choir, we are on even points for the Nevill Cup (Which we haven't won since 2007).

The new rugby stadium, Forsyth-Barr will be having official opening this friday, the 5th of august.


As a part of the opening, Selwyn College will be gracing the field for it's first ever match. Every year, our boys go out and play with pride, passion and show what true deication is. We have had 106 years of battles between Knox and Selwyn College, and for the 107th, we will be playing in the grandest of amphitheatres that possibly either college has played in.


There is a massive buzz going around the college, everyone is exited about the prospect of winning the first ever match of rugby in the stadium. I can assure anyone who is reading this, the boys will be giving their all, blood and sweat included.


I will speak on behalf of all the students and say, I CAN'T WAIT!










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The semester has offically ended! People were sure to celebrate the end of all their exams by having a few drinks at the end of exams. After a few days, the college is empty, and many are at home catching up with family and old friends... whilst I myself am enjoying the winter festival in queenstown with my brother!

Its now Easter time. The first half of the semester is over, and a well deserved break for everyone is here.

Last night marked one of the most memorable occasions for all of the students in Selwyn College.

We competed in the second event of what we call The Cameron Shield: The swimming. It marks a time when competition is fierce, fast, and very exiting to watch and to be a part of. Both the girls and boys proved their swimming prowess by winning convincingly in both relays. They were greatly supported by the Selwyn girls in the grandstand, cheering them on with the traditional Selwyn chants.

Not only is it a time for great competition between the colleges sporting wise, but it is also a time when both colleges face off in the Haka for the first time. The boys gave it their all and truly did the history, tradition, their coaches and their Kaia proud. The Haka was followed by the traditional stare down against the Knox boys. All things compounded together, made this event extremely intense.

This event was followed by a late night Powhiri in the Selwyn Quad. The girls revealed their Waiata and did so with great pride and respect. With speakers from both colleges, the event was a great way to formally start the Cameron Shield and Nevill cup competitions. This was followed by some great food provided by the Selwyn catering staff and a lot of socialising between the colleges before saying goodbye and going to bed after a very long and tiring.

I say in all of my blogs... "It looks like we are set for a great year!"... But, now, I know it is time for a change.

Because, this year is going to be great. Lasting friendships will be made not only within the colleges, but also, between them.

Until next time...

Thomas Heaton

The past Sunday was a great day.

But, O-Week has come and gone now. New students and returners alike have gotten to know each other, and all is on the way for a great year!