Get your copy of Remember the Old School Days, an anecdotal history of Nelson College.
This new book about the history of Nelson College, is published by Nelson College and Nelson College Old Boys’ Association. ‘Remember the Old School Days’ is written by historian and Old Boy Alan Turley, and is jam-packed with anecdotes, recollections and photos. It’s a great book to peruse at leisure, and an essential addition to every old boy’s library. Available for $20, plus postage.
Two ways to buy!
1. Online at https://shop.nelsoncollege.school.nz/
2. By contacting the Nelson College Old Boys’ Association at lj@nelsoncollege.school.nz, or phone 03 5483099 ext 825. (Internet banking or cash accepted)
The Nelson College Old Boys’ Association is an active and vital organisation with around 2000 members. The Association provides a valuable link between Old Boys and the College as well as support to individuals, groups and special initiatives to ensure that the future of Nelson College is a bright and prosperous one.
Members of the Executive of the Association meet monthly and Old Boys are involved at a regional level around New Zealand, with growing groups in many locations overseas.
Famous Old Boys include such eminent New Zealanders as Nobel Laureate Lord Ernest Rutherford and New Zealand Prime Ministers Sir Wallace Rowling and Sir Geoffrey Palmer. Former students have gone on to be leaders in education, business, academia, science, the church, performing arts and the military service, represent New Zealand in sport and other pursuits, and in several cases to represent other countries in their chosen fields.
The Bulletin Magazine
The 2021 edition is available to read here Nelson College Bulletin 2021
The Bulletin magazine is published annually and we have reduced numbers of hard copies available. Please let us know your contact details so we can email you future editions: oldboys@nelsoncollege.school.nz.
For future editions we would still love to have any stories which you would like to share, updates on planned reunions or events, or any Old Boys’ news – it makes for a great read to have diverse stories.
Previous Bulletin Magazines:
- Nelson College Bulletin 2020
- Nelson College Bulletin 2019
- Nelson College Bulletin 2018
- Nelson College Bulletin 2017
- Nelson College Bulletin 2016
- Nelson College Bulletin 2015
- Bulletin Magazine December 2014
- Bulletin Magazine – December 2013
- Bulletin Magazine – April 2013
- Bulletin Magazine – November 2011
- Bulletin Magazine – November 2010
- Bulletin Magazine – November 2009
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A professional location where Old Boys of Nelson College can link up, share thoughts, increase business contacts, or simply get back in touch. “The spirit of the Old Boys is to promote the Old Boys”.
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NCOBA Contact Details
Our Old Boys’ database is continually being updated. If you can help us by providing an up-to-date email and/or address change this would be most appreciated. Please provide your latest contact details to:
- Nelson College Old Boys’ Association
- Old Boys’ Liaison / Secretary
- Lucy Jackson | Email: lj@nelsoncollege.school.nz
- Private Bag 16, Nelson 7040, NZ
- Ph: +64 3 548-3099 Ext: 825
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