We’re proud to highlight the tertiary-level success of 14 Year 13 students who have been juggling NCEA Level 3 with first-year university papers. Eight students gained A-level pass rates.

The following students have completed either one or two papers this year from Waikato and Canterbury universities: Julia Coenraads, Daniel Coster, Kelyn Holmes, Ella Hooper, Nico Hopkinson, Eve Mischewski, Ethan Nimalaraj, Fern Roberstson, Holly Ryan, Dawn Villegas, Myscha Barry, Katie Elsom, Kate Dekker and Charlotte Mitchell.

The course papers they studied include:

• Communications - Introduction to Leadership Communication - Waikato

• Computer Science - Introduction to Programming - Waikato

• Economics - Economics for Business Management

• Engineering- Maths and Modelling - Waikato

• Health - Understanding Hauora, Health and Wellbeing - Waikato

• Law - Introduction to Law and New Zealand Society

• Philosophy - Social and Moral

• Psychology - Brain, Behaviour and Cognition - Canterbury University

As mentioned, many of our Year 13s achieved impressive marks, including standout performers Daniel Coster and Dawn Villegas who both attained A+ results for their respective papers. Five students recorded a range of B-grade passes and a C.