Students were recognised with Blues, Premier Blues and the John Letts Awards for Outstanding Achievements. Ex-student Shannon Colbert was our entertaining guest speaker. A talented actress, Shannon won a scholarship to study drama and theatre in America and has created her career in acting, directing and theatre education.

The John Letts Awards for Outstanding Achievements were as follows:

Academic - Pippi Miller and Jacobi Kohu-Morris

Sporting - Pippi Miller

Cultural - Jacobi Kohu-Morris and Luke Major

Community - Aidan Braid and Jacobi Kohu-Morris

Thanks to all the coaches, mentors, teachers, organisers and whanau who have supported our students to achieve at the highest level. We are proud of their achievements and contributions to our school and the wider community.

Full list of awards follows below:

Clayton Blues Recipients

Frances Barnett - Community Service

- Hockey

- Jazz Band

- Orchestra

- Writing

Isla Benham - Choir

- Orchestra

Aidan Braid - Climbing - Service

- Enviro Group

Ocean Brydon - Basketball

Catherine Cadzow - Excellence in NCEA Level 1

Meran Campbell-Hood - Choir

- Hockey

- Stage Challenge - Service

Josh Croucher - Excellence in NCEA Level 1

Casey Cuthbertson - Community Service

Claudia Dakin-Thompson - Futsal

Tanya Findlater - Choir

Ruairi Griffin - Chess

- Excellence in NCEA Level 1

- Film Making

- Football

Panashe Gwavava - Climbing

Carmen Heinze-Farrington - Excellence in NCEA Level 1

- Netball Service

- Rock Music - Rockquest

- Stage Challenge - Performance and Service

Jasper Holloway - Choir

- Film Making

- Rock Music - Rockquest

Harrison Kennedy - New Zealand Theatre Federation One Act Play - Best Actor

Izzie Locker - Excellence in NCEA Level 1 - Hockey

Kan Nishida - Basketball

Aina Pardas-Antona - Chamber Music

- Excellence in NCEA Level 1

- Orchestra

Nel Pardas-Antona - Chamber Music

- Orchestra

Alyssa Parks - Excellence in NCEA Level 1

Max Scott - Basketball

Mosh Vincent - Badminton

Omimi Blues Recipients

Alfred Cathro - Orchestra

Kate Denys - Basketball

- Excellence in NCEA Level 1

- Hockey

- Volleyball

William Dwyer - Orchestra

Vyvienne Evans - Community Service

Tait Familton - Hockey

- Touch

- Waterpolo

Ethan Gaffney - Futsal

- Jazz Band

Henri Gaudin - Athletics

- Cross-Country

- Excellence in NCEA Level 1

- Football

- Futsal

- Hockey

- Jazz Band

- Orchestra

Mica Goldsmith-Lonie - Excellence in NCEA Level 1

- Football

- Futsal

Jacob Gosling - Athletics

- Rugby

Tash Gosling - Community Service

- New Zealand Theatre Federation One Act Play

- Director and Performance

- Shakespearean Drama - Service and Performance

Georgia Guthrie - Netball Service

Jacob Hall - Basketball

Sean Hall - Cricket

- Indoor Bowls

- Rugby

Tahlia Hapuku - Community Service

- Netball

Tia Hibbert - Drama Service - Community Liaison

- Film Making

- Shakespearean Drama Performance

Sophia Hilton-Manning - Excellence in NCEA Level 1

- Netball Service

- Stage Challenge - Performance and Service

Jonty Horwell - Indoor Bowls

- Outdoor Bowls

Daniel Howlett - Football

- Futsal

Felix Hunt - Basketball

Jesye Hunt - Volleyball

Mitchell Innes - Futsal

- Jazz Band

- Orchestra

Rahul Jat - Cricket

Brendan Kearns - Community Service

- Shakespearean Drama Performance

Oscar La Dell - Excellence in NCEA Level 1

- Film Making

- Shakespearean Drama Performance

Lydie Leurquin - Choir

Matilda Macandrew - Film Making

- Volleyball

Bryn McKerracher - Archery

- Jazz Band

Grant McNaughton - Chess

- Debating - Performance and Service

- Excellence in NCEA Level 1

- Film Making

- Football

Cassandra Muir - Excellence in NCEA Level 1

- Orchestra

Shania Quinn - Basketball

- Netball

Alana Samuel - Excellence in NCEA Level 1

Crystal Sawers - Choir

Aoraki Blues Recipients

Aditia Hasib - Excellence in NCEA Level 1

Maia Hill - Community Service

Kahu Iti - Futsal

Gabe Kennedy Atchison - Hockey

Jacobi Kohu-Morris - Jazz Band

Maria Larsen - Excellence in NCEA Level 1

Tara Leckie - Community Service

- Shakespearean Drama Performance

- Theatre Sports Service and Community Liaison

Alexander McMillan - Ice Hockey

Pippi Miller - Community Service

Hanna Ott - Chamber Music

- Choir

- Jazz Band

Brianna Palin - Excellence in NCEA Level 1

David Prime - Excellence in NCEA Level 1

- Film Making

- Football

- Futsal

Kemp Reynolds - Community Service

Jaren Roy - Basketball

- Excellence in NCEA Level 1

- Futsal

Charlie Sheppard - Chamber Music

- Orchestra

Florence Sorrel - Choir

David Spencer - Badminton

- Basketball

- Cricket

- Excellence in NCEA Level 1

Erica Stedman - Basketball

- Choir

- Excellence in NCEA Level 1

- Rock Music - Rockquest

- Volleyball

Ruari Warren - Film Making

- Theatre Sports - Service

Bruno Willis - Drama Service - Community Liaison

- Excellence in NCEA Level 1

- Jazz Band

- Shakespearean Drama Performance

Toroa Blues Recipients

Ngapera Andrews - Kapa Haka

- Shakespearean Drama Performance

Jesse Bawi - Choir

Dylan Deans-Bennett - Excellence in NCEA Level 1

- Football

- Tennis

Chris Gillett - Hockey

Reva Grills - Choir

- Excellence in NCEA Level 1

- National Shakespeare Festival Best Actor Award

- Shakespeare Centre Globe New Zealand Company Member

- Shakespearean Drama Performance

Emma Hamilton - Basketball

- Futsal

Oscar Holmes - Orchestra

- Stage Challenge Performance

William Kilgour-Hand - One Act Play - Director and Performance

Julia Kral - Excellence in NCEA Level 1

- Orchestra

George Maclaurin - Chamber Music

- Cricket

- Jazz Band

Jimmy Robinson - Choir

- Excellence in NCEA Level 1

- Film Making

- Fortune Theatre Ambassador

- New Zealand Theatre Federation One Act Play - Best Actor

- Shakespearean Drama Performance

Oliver Robson - Film Making

- Rock Music - Rockquest

Chloe Russell - Netball

Jaebyn Stevens - Cricket

Ava Straw - Chamber Music

- Choir

- Excellence in NCEA Level 1

- Jazz Band

- Writing

Ola Szukiel - Film Making

Linda van der Linde - Excellence in NCEA Level 1

Tayla Ward - Basketball

- Futsal

- Luge

Katharine Woolrych - Excellence in NCEA Level 1

- Volleyball

Ella Yiannett - Drama Service - Community Liaison

- Excellence in NCEA Level 1

- Film Making

- Shakespearean Drama Performance

Premier Blues Awards

Academic Premier Blues

Frances Barnett 1/1 Excellence in NCEA Levels 1 and 2

Tuhin Baucus 4/1 International Latin Award, NZ Scholarship in English

Alesha-Jane Bowen 3/4 Excellence in NCEA Levels 1 and 2

Meran Campbell-Hood 1/3 Excellence in NCEA Levels 1 and 2

Casey Cuthbertson 1/1 Excellence in NCEA Levels 1 and 2

William Dreyer 3/4 Excellence in NCEA Levels 1 and 2

Vyvienne Evans 2/6 Excellence in NCEA Levels 1 and 2

Ethan Gaffney 2/4 Excellence in NCEA Levels 1 and 2

Jacobi Kohu-Morris 3/4 Excellence in NCEA Levels 1 and 2, Outstanding NZ Scholarship in History

Tara Leckie 3/3 Excellence in NCEA Levels 1 and 2

Luke Major 3/4 Excellence in NCEA Levels 1 and 2

Pippi Miller 3/3 Excellence in NCEA Levels 1 and 2

Emily Newton 2/1 Excellence in NCEA Levels 1 and 2

Saskia Turner 1/6 Excellence in NCEA Levels 1 and 2

Casey Wheeler 4/4 Excellence in NCEA Levels 1 and 2

Cultural Premier Blues

Meran Campbell-Hood 1/3 - Debating - Performance and Service

- NZ Model United Nations (MUNA) Representative

-Orchestra

Tim Copland 1/5 - Jazz Band

Ethan Gaffney 2/4 - Chamber Music

Tahlia Hapuku 2/5 - Service to Tupuranga, Kapa Haka and Kaitiaki

Harrison Kennedy 1/6 - Drama Service

- Community Liaison and Technical Service

-National Shakespearean Drama Performance and Top Group Award

-Stage Challenge - Performance and Service

Jacobi Kohu-Morris 3/4 - Debating – regional team

-NZ Model United Nations (MUNA) Representative

- Public Speaking

- Service to Tuperanga and Nga Manu Korero

-National Shakespearean Drama Performance and Top Group Award

Luke Major 3/4 - Drama Service

- Community Liaison

- National Shakespearean Drama Performance and Directing Award

- Shakespeare Centre Globe New Zealand Company Member

- Visual Art Achievement and Service

Pippi Miller 3/3 - National Shakespearean Drama Performance and Top Group Award

Jamie Moore 3/5 - Drama Service

- Costume and Community Liaison

- Fortune Theatre Ambassador

Hanna Ott 3/2 - Orchestra

Casey Wheeler 4/4 - Drama Service

- Community Liaison

-National Shakespearean Drama Performance and Top Group Award

-Stage Challenge - Performance and Service

Sporting Premier Blues

Aidan Braid 1/2 Sailing – Performance and Service

Claudia Dakin-Thompson 1/6 Football

William Dreyer 3/4 Taekwondo

Oliver Eden-Mann 3/2 Service to Sports

Chris Gillett 4/3 Rugby Service

Tash Gosling 2/4 Athletics

Jacobi Kohu-Morris 3/4 Outdoor Bowls

Pippi Miller 3/3 Fencing

Saskia Turner 1/6 Swimming

Community Premier Blues

Aidan Braid 1/2 Community Service

Jacobi Kohu-Morris 3/4 Community Service

Spirit of New Zealand