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Members of the Matamata College Alumni
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2002 to 2006
It’s come as no surprise that Aaron has wound up in a job where talking is the number one requisite. After gaining NCEA Level 1...
1969 to 1972
Since she completed college in Matamata, Ailsa has had the privilege of a rich and varied experience in the fields of health, humanitarian assistance and...
2004 to 2008
Alex was a high achiever and left school with Level 3 NCEA. He had a passion for soccer and captained the 1st XI. He also...
1952 to 1956
Born in Matamata and attended Matamata College. Finest moment was playing and beating Te Awamutu College in the curtain raiser to the 1956 Waikato (who...
1983 to 1987
Alison had many ‘strings to her bow’. She was an extremely talented sportswoman with a physical presence envied by many budding sportspeople. She was a...
1975 to 1979
Alison was a great all-rounder. She arrived at Matamata College from Walton and soon made a mark in the classroom and on the sports field. ...
1970 to 1974
Allan was a great all-rounder. He was a high achiever in the classroom and a whizz in the sporting arena. Hopsons’ all had a flair...
1970 to 1973
I left school at the end of the 6th form with my University Entrance. Can barely remember anything significant from my school days – probably...
1999 to 2003
Not only was Andrea an academic gaining an A Bursary and Scholarship in Geography, she was a very accomplished sportswoman and an artist. At school...
1983 to 1986
Andrew left school after his 5th form year and completed his education with a corporate-sponsored tertiary program under David Levene’s management, culminating in a diploma...
1991 to 1995
The story of a school day romance. These two have been together since early on in their school days and both have accomplished so very...
2004 to 2009
As a real youngest Andrew was always at golf – that was inevitable as Mum, Dad, Richard and Paul were almost permanently on the course. ...
1988 to 1992
It is not surprising that Angela has reached dizzy heights in her career. As a school students Angela was always extremely active. She was involved...
1983 to 1987
Angela was Head Girl in 1987. As well as excelling in academic studies, gaining an A Bursary and UE in 1987, she was an extremely...
1979 to 1983
Writer, Researcher, Historian Current: Barrister and Solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand IUCN World Commission on Environmental Law Freelance Writer Education: University of...
1970's to
Ann gained School Certificate and University Entrance and in her final year at school she became an American Field Scholar and spent the year in...
1967 to 1971
Anne (No 3 of the Downey sisters) had no option but to play netball from a very young age. And of course Anne went on...
1920's to
Annie (or Anne as she was generally known) Sutherland attended Matamata District (Junior) High School along with some of her elder brothers and one younger...
1982 to 1986
Anthony came from a family who were competitive waterskiers. Although water skiing was not a school sport, his family and others attended Year 9 (Form...
1983 to 1987
David was an outstanding all-round student. He was academically exceptional and a terrific sportsman. He gained School Certificate, University Entrance and an A Bursary before...
1953 to 1957
Barry is one of this schools most successful athletes. He went on to coach a number of New Zealand athletes who competed at Olympic and...
2005 to 2009
Like the other members of his family Beau was destined to be a scholar and a sportsman. He won the school tennis championships, often in...
1954 to 1958
Bob started at Matamata Intermediate when it was on the college campus and continued his Secondary education here for five years. He passed School Cert...
1979 to 1983
Brent was an inspirational student, sportsman and character. He attended College from 1979 to 1983. Brent was the first college student to require a wheelchair...
1943 to 1944
WAITING FOR THE NEXT “CRASH ON WALL STREET”! (Written by Brian) Most people have been told about the Crash on Wall Street….Well I caused it!...
1965 to 1969
Bruce and his twin brother (Colin) attended Matamata College from 1965-1969. He completed 6A and gained Higher School Certificate, having earlier been accredited UE and...
1961 to 1965
Headboy: 1965 On leaving school with University Entrance Bruce studied medicine and graduated with a MB ChB Dip Obst (Univ of Auckland) M Pal Care...
1983 to 1987
Caroline completed five years at Matamata College in 1987. As well as achieving at the highest level academically, Caroline was a member of the College...
1999 to 2003
This young lady has put Matamata on the map! Captain of the New Zealand Silver Ferns and rated as the best defence in the world! ...
to 1948
Catherine Anne Maclean was born to Scottish immigrants, Neil and Helen Maclean, and grew up in Waharoa, near Matamata, in the Waikato region.[1] Neil was...
1976 to 1980
Dynamic, purposeful, energetic, vibrant and quite silly – there are not many adjectives that don’t fit this young lady! Cat – (Cathy at school). During...
1963 to 1967
Charles started at the Intermediate when it was part of the College before it shifted across the field to its present location. He was...
1980 to 1984
Chris is a highly qualified Environmental Planning Consultant. At school he was a member of the International Committee and was Head Boy for the last...
1979 to 1982
Claire was born in Christchurch and when 4 months her family moved to Matamata for her father Peter to take up a position on the...
1965 to 1969
Colin attended College from 1965 to 1969 and taught at the College in 1976. Post school Colin attended Waikato University graduating in education and geography....
1966 to 1967
Colin completed his final two year’s schooling at Matamata College. As his Dad was the postmaster, they moved around every few years. Colin made an...
1967 to 1971
Colleen is yet another successful ex-student of Matamata College. She completed four years schooling before leaving for America as an (AFS) American Field Scholar. Colleen...
to 1999
It all started in 1999. As a mediocre student at Matamata College who excelled in the core subjects of mischief making and merriment I made...
1986 to 1990
Darrin has a very interesting, varied and stimulating work history. He left school in 1990 after the 7h Form and joined the 1st Battalion Royal...
1953 to 1957
I moved from Gisborne to Matamata in 1951. My Dad had been appointed Head Master at Matamata Primary School. Ewan Merry was my teacher in...
1954 to 1958
David has had a very interesting work life. From his days at Matamata College where he gained School Certificate, played hockey in the 1st 11...
1974 to 1976
Deane’s first response was that he was not the most driven student while attending college, but he has been presented with many great opportunities over...
1963 to 1965
Doug has had 50 years in Joinery and Cabinet Making business. He completed his apprenticeship in Te Awamutu on leaving school. Doug returned to Matamata...
1987 to 1991
What years were you at school? 1987-1991 Qualifications gained at school: A Bursary Involvement in sports/cultural activities at school: First XI Football 1991, Executive Committee...
1961 to 1964
Eileen attended Matamata College from 1961-64. She left school after gaining School Certificate. Eileen is now a world-renown translator. She gained her qualifications from Georgetown...
1966 to 1969
Elearnor has had a very successful and interesting career. Her initial schooling was at Waharoa Primary School then Matamata Intermediate before attending Matamata College for...
1972 to 1975
While I spend a large proportion of time in boardrooms, I am equally at home in gumboots on a farm. I grew up on a...
2005 to 2009
Erin is a recent prodigy of Matamata College. She grew up in Walton, attended Matamata Intermediate and then Matamata College from 2005 to 2009. As...
1953 to 1956
Ewen commented that his academic and sporting achievements at College were not particularly memorable. However he went on to graduate with a BA and a...
1973 to 1977
Fiona attended school from 1973-1979. She was involved in the choir, acquired life saving qualifications and played hockey. Fiona gained a Bursary and then went...
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