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'''Peter Robert Goddard''' (1931-2012), was a leading New Zealand educationalist. He spent his childhood in [[Auckland]] and was educated at [[St Peter's College, Auckland|St Peter's College]] (1943-1949). He later obtained the degrees of ED MA (Hons), DipEd DipTch AIE(''London''). <ref>[http://www.st-peters.school.nz/StPeters/media/images/Documents/SPC%20Community/Old%20Boys/Old-Boys-Issue-1-2012.pdf ''St Peter’s College Old Boys Newsletter'', Issue No. 1 2012, 1 May 2012] (retrieved 1 May 2012).</ref>. Goddard taught English at Auckland Grammar School and moved to Thames High School as Head of English. He was appointed the fourth Head of English in 1964 at Mount Albert Grammar School which felt "the influence of his enthusiasm and drive". Goddard co-authored a book on linguistics and in 1968 he took up a lectureship in English at the University of Auckland. In 1974 he became the inaugural Principal of [[Orewa College]]. Later he held the positions of Inspector of Schools, Superintendent of Auckland Education. He was Relieving Principal at many schools. In retirement he was closely involved with the St Peter's College International Centre.<ref>[http://www.st-peters.school.nz/News---Events/Forthcoming-events.aspx "Notice of Bereavement: Peter Goddard RIP, 7th February 2012", ''St Peter's College News & Forthcoming Event'', St Peter's College website] (retrieved 09 February 2012)</ref> Goddard died on 7 February 2012. His Requiem Mass at [[St Patrick's Cathedral, Auckland|St Patrick's Cathedral]] on 13 February 2012 was attended by a congregation of 800.<ref>"Quarterly", Mt Albert Grammar School, February 2012.</ref> Goddard was a founding member of the Auckland Secondary School Band and Orchestra Festival and served on the committee for over 20 years; the Peter Goddard Memorial Award is awarded annually at the Auckland Secondary School Music Festival (the KBB Music Festival, which endows the award) to "an ensemble whose performance, presentation or behaviour embodies the values that Peter Goddard held" in "recognition of the support given by Peter Goddard during his life time to the development of young musicians"<ref>[http://www.kbbmusicfestival.co.nz/2012/07/31/a-new-award-for-the-2012-festival/ "A new award for the 2012 festival", KBB Music Festival] (Retrieved 14 August 2012)</ref>. |
'''Peter Robert Goddard''' (1931-2012), was a leading New Zealand educationalist. He spent his childhood in [[Auckland]] and was educated at [[St Peter's College, Auckland|St Peter's College]] (1943-1949). He later obtained the degrees of ED MA (Hons) (''Auckland''), DipEd<ref>Peter Robert Goddard ''A history of the place of English grammar in secondary schools from 1920-1967'', University of Auckland, 1967</ref> (''Auckland''), DipTch AIE(''London''). <ref>[http://www.st-peters.school.nz/StPeters/media/images/Documents/SPC%20Community/Old%20Boys/Old-Boys-Issue-1-2012.pdf ''St Peter’s College Old Boys Newsletter'', Issue No. 1 2012, 1 May 2012] (retrieved 1 May 2012).</ref>. Goddard taught English at Auckland Grammar School and moved to Thames High School as Head of English. He was appointed the fourth Head of English in 1964 at Mount Albert Grammar School which felt "the influence of his enthusiasm and drive". Goddard co-authored a book on linguistics and in 1968 he took up a lectureship in English at the University of Auckland. In 1974 he became the inaugural Principal of [[Orewa College]]. Later he held the positions of Inspector of Schools, Superintendent of Auckland Education. He was Relieving Principal at many schools. In retirement he was closely involved with the St Peter's College International Centre.<ref>[http://www.st-peters.school.nz/News---Events/Forthcoming-events.aspx "Notice of Bereavement: Peter Goddard RIP, 7th February 2012", ''St Peter's College News & Forthcoming Event'', St Peter's College website] (retrieved 09 February 2012)</ref> Goddard died on 7 February 2012. His Requiem Mass at [[St Patrick's Cathedral, Auckland|St Patrick's Cathedral]] on 13 February 2012 was attended by a congregation of 800.<ref>"Quarterly", Mt Albert Grammar School, February 2012.</ref> Goddard was a founding member of the Auckland Secondary School Band and Orchestra Festival and served on the committee for over 20 years; the Peter Goddard Memorial Award is awarded annually at the Auckland Secondary School Music Festival (the KBB Music Festival, which endows the award) to "an ensemble whose performance, presentation or behaviour embodies the values that Peter Goddard held" in "recognition of the support given by Peter Goddard during his life time to the development of young musicians"<ref>[http://www.kbbmusicfestival.co.nz/2012/07/31/a-new-award-for-the-2012-festival/ "A new award for the 2012 festival", KBB Music Festival] (Retrieved 14 August 2012)</ref>. |
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Revision as of 21:16, 23 August 2012
Peter Robert Goddard (1931-2012), was a leading New Zealand educationalist. He spent his childhood in Auckland and was educated at St Peter's College (1943-1949). He later obtained the degrees of ED MA (Hons) (Auckland), DipEd[1] (Auckland), DipTch AIE(London). [2]. Goddard taught English at Auckland Grammar School and moved to Thames High School as Head of English. He was appointed the fourth Head of English in 1964 at Mount Albert Grammar School which felt "the influence of his enthusiasm and drive". Goddard co-authored a book on linguistics and in 1968 he took up a lectureship in English at the University of Auckland. In 1974 he became the inaugural Principal of Orewa College. Later he held the positions of Inspector of Schools, Superintendent of Auckland Education. He was Relieving Principal at many schools. In retirement he was closely involved with the St Peter's College International Centre.[3] Goddard died on 7 February 2012. His Requiem Mass at St Patrick's Cathedral on 13 February 2012 was attended by a congregation of 800.[4] Goddard was a founding member of the Auckland Secondary School Band and Orchestra Festival and served on the committee for over 20 years; the Peter Goddard Memorial Award is awarded annually at the Auckland Secondary School Music Festival (the KBB Music Festival, which endows the award) to "an ensemble whose performance, presentation or behaviour embodies the values that Peter Goddard held" in "recognition of the support given by Peter Goddard during his life time to the development of young musicians"[5].
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- ^ Peter Robert Goddard A history of the place of English grammar in secondary schools from 1920-1967, University of Auckland, 1967
- ^ St Peter’s College Old Boys Newsletter, Issue No. 1 2012, 1 May 2012 (retrieved 1 May 2012).
- ^ "Notice of Bereavement: Peter Goddard RIP, 7th February 2012", St Peter's College News & Forthcoming Event, St Peter's College website (retrieved 09 February 2012)
- ^ "Quarterly", Mt Albert Grammar School, February 2012.
- ^ "A new award for the 2012 festival", KBB Music Festival (Retrieved 14 August 2012)
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