Peter Robert Goddard (1931-7 February 2012), was a leading New Zealand educationalist.^[1] He spent his childhood in Auckland and received his secondary education at St Peter's College (1943-1949). He later obtained the degrees of ED MA (Hons) (Auckland), DipEd^[2] (Auckland), DipTch AIE(London). ^[3]. 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 published a book entitled "A History of the place of grammar in secondary schools from 1920-1967" based on his Dip Ed thesis.^[2] He co-authored a book on linguistics and later wrote 7 secondary school textbooks.^[1] 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 and later Superintendent of Auckland Education and was the first Auckland Regional Manager of the Ministry of Education from 1989.^[1] Goddard was also Relieving Principal at many schools. In retirement he was closely involved with the St Peter's College International Centre.^[4] Goddard died on 7 February 2012.^[5] His Requiem Mass at St Patrick's Cathedral on 13 February 2012 was attended by a congregation of 800.^[6] 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".^[7]