The girls were awarded these badges in assembly on Tuesday 4th July.

Natalie MacDonald received a cultural excellence badge for winning the 'Design a Pou' competition. Natalie's design was selected from over 15 others to be the Pou that will sit outside the new Te Awahou Niewe Stroom buliding on Main Street.

Samantha Hansen received a sporting excellence award for qualifying 5th in the world in the Teen Division of the Granite Crossfit games to be held in Minnesota, America in September.

Well done girls!