Sat 8th LIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!

The day started with a boat cruise around Auckland Harbour

Rainbow just in front of the Skyline Tower and CBD.


Impromptu Congo Train

Rumours circulated that a rain dance on the boat roof might help the lions later on. 

From left to right, Lucas S, Chris A, Archie M, Fin C, Jacob M, Eddie P

Ringitoto Island

Volcanic island which only rose out of the sea 600 years ago. About the same time the legendary rugby coach T.Barker is said to have risen from the muddy fields of Normanton to become the one of the countries greatest school boy rugby coaches. 

From Left to right: Ben H, Louise E, Rory M

The famous 'Gate' of Ringitaoto Island 

According to a story this author has just made up this gate was used by elders to help them count if they had enough Maori warriors on their way into battle

As modelled by blood brothers Mr Lewis and Mr Head 



The lads got a bit excited in the Lion's Den.

What was meant to be 5 a side rugby quickly turned into 10 a side wrestling- much to the amusement of the crowd! 


QEGS on tour

From left to right- 52 very excited boys! 


Trev TV

Turns out Mr Baker is the most famous man in the whole of the southern hemisphere. 

QEGS Mascot

The owl mascot is carried by a different boy each day. Here it s being looked after by Louis E





Roar with the lions!

Tour Staff from left to right: Mr Lines, Mr Jones, Mr Lewis, Mr Head, Mr Wolfenden, Mr Barker. 

Note Mr Lines' lions shirt initials- CH. Any ideas which ex lions player gave Mr Lines his shirt?



QEGS at Eden Park

Just in case the boys didn't put up enough pictures on social media!


A dream come true

We'll be honest, we have had worse days at work! 


Mr Head enjoys the view of Eden Park



Spot the ball competition. 
Farrell kicks to level the scores. Now try and find the ball! 


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