Recently Adri Scheun, Commercial Bank Manager, Westpac Bank Tauranga presented Payton Jackson with the Blake Award.

This prestigious award goes to a Year 8 student who displays outstanding leadership qualities.

Payton really fits the bill!

His accomplishments include:

• Tai Mitchell rugby representative

• Member of the Te Puna rugby team under 12

• Winner of the golf cup at Totara Springs Sports Camp

• Captain of the AIMS Games hockey team

• Referee for the Rippa Rugby competitions

• Jump Jam leader

• Kaiarahi (Leader of the Kapa Haka group)

Congratulations to Payton.