Hosae Wilson

Brayden Kelly

Levi Gilbert

Brian Miguel

Jahvani Sila-Ki

Basketball Silver Awards

Rawiri Campbell

Aiden Webb

Nick Lalic

Yugel Tamang

Henry McLean

James De Guzman

Emanuel Sila-Ki

Basketball Bronze Awards

Calyx Gilbert

Tumeke Hackett

Kayne Kamete-Hansen

Thomas McLean

Antonio McKee

Mason McDonald-Scoles

Netball Bronze Awards

Madison Kinch

JJ Kerr

Easter Maka

Tasha Masaga-Wilson

Teah Morrison

Meliame Ha'unga

Piper McKenzie

Ziara Henham

Bella Profit

Matylda Zadlo

Emanuel Sila-Ki

Nabeeha Sami

Amelia Masaga-Wilson

Badminton Silver Awards

Raddix Foster

Mailli Clark

Aidan Wanhalla-Smith

Sienna Kinch

Lyla Bhattachan

Imogen Coster

Lance Beredo

Emma Tamaki

Alyssa Harrison

Badminton Bronze Awards

Trisha Galon

Lorraine Lalic

Rocelyn Nicolas

Jacob Parker

Jules Sardia

Kumba Rusmadiharja

Hyemi Cho

Hohepa Harawira

Touch Bronze Awards

David Edmonds

Rikau Tairea

Israel Sila-Ki

Charles Uasi

Anioso Tuakoi

Jahvani Sila-Ki

Mason McDonald-Scoles

Emanuel Sila-Ki

Excellence Awards

Excellence in Rugby League - NZ Secondary Schools National Event

Tylah Ki

Siofia Sau

Laukau Kautai

Satua Paongo

Grace Terry

David Edmonds

Rikau Tairea

Charles Uasi

Israel Sila-Ki

Talilotu Sau

Jahvani Sila-Ki ( Captain )

Excellence in Softball - Bently Hesp

A talented Sydenham and Kereru player, Bently has played since age 9 and shines in multiple positions.

This year she represented NZ in the U15 DSox team in Brisbane. With dreams of joining the Junior and White Sox, she’s a rising star in softball.

Congratulations!

Excellence in Athletics - NZ Secondary Schools Athletics - Tyler Selvam-Lyne

A standout athlete, Tyler represented our school at the Canterbury Athletics Championships, winning U15 Boys High Jump and Long Jump, and placing 4th in the 400m.

He later finished 1st in High Jump (1.80m) and 3rd in Long Jump (5.50m) at South Islands, qualifying for Nationals in Hastings this December.

Congratulations!

Excellence in Kendo - National Women's Open - Emma Tamaki

Emma has shown outstanding discipline and skill in Kendo, the modern Japanese martial art of “The Way of the Sword.”

Competing at the National Open Tournament in September, she placed 4th in the women’s category.

A remarkable achievement.

Congratulations!

Excellence in Judo - Canterbury Champion - Audrey Li

Audrey has excelled in Judo, the modern Japanese martial art known as “The Gentle Way,” which focuses on throws, balance, and submissions.

Competing at the Canterbury Judo

Champs in May, she earned a double gold and currently holds a blue belt.

Congratulations, Audrey!

Excellence in Volleyball - National Champion - Alanish Mendoza

Alanish competed at the New Zealand Club Volleyball Championships, Aotearoa’s premier annual event bringing together top teams from across the country.

Playing Passer Hitter and opposite in the Women’s Open Grade, her team won gold in their division.

Congratulations Alanish!

Excellence in Rugby League - Canterbury Rep - Satua Paongo

Satua earned selection for the Canterbury U18 Women’s Rugby squad, competing at the national tournament in Christchurch.

Playing prop and second row, she continues to train and develop her game with dedication and consistency.

Congratulations Satua!

Excellence in Artistic Swimming - NZD Artistic Swimming - Erina Paterson

A quiet achiever with exceptional talent, Erina has quickly risen in Artistic Swimming, representing Canterbury in two teams.

Competing at the NZ Nationals in Wellington, her team placed 3rd in the 15-year grade and later 1st in New Zealand. She’s also been selected for the NZ Development Team.

Congratulations Erina!

Excellence in Athletics - SI Secondary Schools Athletics - Emanuel Sila-Ki

Emanuel represented our school at the Canterbury Athletics Championships, finishing 3rd in U16 High Jump.

He then qualified for the South Island Championships in Nelson, where he achieved a personal best of 1.70m, placing 9th overall.

Congratulations Emanuel!

ART AWARDS

Concert Band Bronze Awards

Lyla Bhattachan

Indie Evans

Abbey-Rose Maloney

Thomas McLean

Alyssa Harrison

Hegby Ronald

Dasha Horska

Concert Band Silver Awards

Madison Clark-King

Jasmine Heenan

Lachlann Maxwell

Concert Band Gold Awards

Madison Bunge-Krueger

Hana Burn

Allan Zhao

Sofia Van Soest

Choir Bronze Awards

Bella Ergorov

Audrey Li

Erina Paterson

Teah Morrison

Thomas McLean

Matylda Zadlo

Reese Dillimore

Choir Silver Awards

Maddie Begg

Violet Cigobia

Miles Page

Hegby Ronald

Madison Clark-King

Jasmine Heenan

Dasha Horska

Choir Gold Awards

Mailli Clark

Alyssa Harrison

Hana Burn

Sofia Van Soest

Wire Choir Bronze Awards

James Fraser

Alec Streeter

Bayley Lafituanai

Reese Dillimore

Lachlann Maxwell

Wire Choir Gold Awards

Nicolo Lasaga

Allan Zhao

Jazz Band Bronze Awards

Henry McLean

Matylda Zadlo

Jazz Band Silver Awards

Madison Clark-King

Jasmine Heenan

Dasha Hoska

Lachlann Maxwell

Jazz Band Gold Awards

Hana Burn

Sofia Van Soest

Woodwind Bronze Awards

Madison Bunge-Krueger

Allan Zhao

Dasha Horska

Sofia Van Soest

Sound Technician Awards

Reese Dillimore

Bronze

Lachlann Maxwell

Bronze

Miles Page

Silver

Excellence in Arts Award

Allan Zhao

Christchurch Regional Schools Orchestra

Cultural Awards - Kapa Haka

Mailli Clark

Abbey Boreham

Tasha Masaga- Wilson

Chloe Lush

Alazne Lioane

Levi Gilbert

Tumeke Hackett

Ziara Henham

Kayne Kameta-Hansen

Henry McLean

Cultural Awards - Tagata Mai Saute

Laukau Kautai

Easter Samasoni Maka Tofilau

Siofia Sau

Talilotu Sau

Emanuel Sila-Ki

Israel Sila-Ki

Charles Uasi

Amelia Yismaw Abohay

Excellence in Cultural Awards - Te Tohu Kairangi

Excellence in Kapa Haka Regionals

Kirihama Cullen

Karim Tamihana

Tylah Ki

Calyx Gilbert

Tumeke Hackett

Kayne Kameta-Hansen

Antonio McKee

Te Ani Mete

Amelia Yismaw Abohay

Kara-Li Rheeder

Ziara Henham

Glacia Shand

Thomas Hunter

Levi Gilbert

Henry McLean

Mailli Clark

Abbey Boreham

Tasha Masaga-Wilson

Chloe Lush

Easter Samasoni Maka Tofilau

Unaiki Tamihana-Partridge - Nga Manu Korero (Speaker)

Reese Dillimore - Nga Manu Korero (Speaker)

Tamara Henham - Nga Manu Korero (Speaker)

Excellence in Pasifika - Polyfest

Emanuel Sila-Ki

siofia Sau

Talilotu Sau

Easter Samasoni Maka Tofilau

Alazne Ioane

Tylah Ki

Charles Uasi

Tumeke Hackett

Nate Manuseuga

Jahvani Sila-Ki

Amelia Yismaw Abohay

Monalisa Siataga

Amelia Masaga-Wilson

Meliame Ha'unga

Satua Paongo

Laukau Kautai

Israel Sila-Ki

Tasha Masaga-Wilson

Top Sports recipient (Hākinakina) Hosae Wilson

This award recognises Hosae who shows awesomeness, leadership, and excellence in sport - not just through playing, but through the way he contributes, supports others, and leads by example. Hosae, has truly lived up to that spirit.

For the past five years, Hosae has been a constant and positive presence in Mairehau High School sport. Whether it’s helping out behind the scenes, stepping up to referee a game, or encouraging others to give things a go, Hosae brings energy, reliability and a great attitude to everything he does. His commitment has made a real difference to our sporting community, and we’re proud to recognise Hosae as this year’s Te Toa Whakaihuwaka (Top Sports Award) winner.

Top Arts recipient (Mahi Toi) Allan Zhao

Our sole Excellence Award recipient for the Arts this year is a Year 13 student whose dedication and talent have shone brightly across Mairehau and beyond. They successfully auditioned for, and participated in, the Christchurch School’s Regional Orchestra as an oboist, attending Friday afternoon rehearsals and performing in the annual roadshow at Villa Maria, Kaiapoi, and Christchurch Girls’ High School.

It is a privilege to share the citation for this year’s Arts Taonga recipient:

A hardworking, committed, and reliable member of our arts community, Allan has grown from an enthusiastic junior into a true leader, admired by peers and trusted by staff. Over the past two years, he has taken on the responsibility of running full rehearsals for the Woodwind Ensemble, Wire Choir, and Concert Band, while balancing academic, leadership, and personal commitments.

Allan's musical achievements extend beyond Mairehau, having rehearsed and performed with some of Christchurch’s top young musicians in the Regional Orchestra, all while approaching every opportunity with humility.

Mairehau whānau, congratulates our 2025 Arts Taonga recipient Allan Zhao on his outstanding accomplishment.

Top Cultural recipient (Ahurea Māori) Tasha Masaga-Wilson

Representing both Waikato and Samoa, Tasha Masaga-Wilson embodies the core values of our school in everything she does. When faced with challenges, she consistently rises to the occasion, showing determination, courage, and heart.

Tasha’s achievements speak for themselves — excelling in Kapa Haka, Māori performing arts, Manu Kōrero, and proudly leading her own kapa haka group with strength and passion. Through Mau Rākau, she demonstrates rangatiratanga, confidence, and a deep commitment to her community and wider whānau.

She carries herself with aroha and humility — qualities that are rare and deeply admired — always showing grace, poise, and a willingness to “feel the fear and do it anyway.”

A truly deserving recipient.