Paddy started college in 1974 and was a Green House member for five years.

He remembers teachers Brian Lynn and John Lynch as having the most influence on his teenage brain; maths was his favourite subject.

He left school to work as a builder’s apprentice and worked for Bradfords Construction for 10 years and then for Hansen & McFarlane Builders. He also ran his own business Backyard Enhancements.

He is married to Michele and has three children, and now sells real estate for Property Brokers in Ashburton. He still loves his rugby and multisport.

He has plenty of good memories from his college days, but said lunch break was ever long enough!