2025 Senior Academic Awards
Award Winners
Year 11 Certificates
Art: Freya Marshall; Elaine Su. Commerce: Monty Bovendeerd; Jazmin Gebler; Riley Goodall; Arch Lyell. Cultural Music: Michaella Afoa. Dance: Chichi Li. Design & Visual Communication - Graphics: Vesper Cox. Design Technology: Cooper Brown; Molly Forbes. Digital Technologies Media: JD Holland. Digital Technologies Programming: Jessica Rivett. Drama: Samuel Rosser; Olive Williams-Partington. English - Change Makers: Ellie Roberts. English - Media Studies: Lilly George-Lobban; Ivy Hartland; Benjamin Morrison; Lily Wang. English - Music & Metaphor: Lily Burrows; Heli Patel. English - Sports in Society: Evie Bertie; Monty Bovendeerd; Gia Soutzidellis-Urquhart; Anthony Thurlow. Food & Nutrition: Mei Mackenzie; Veronica Teofilo. Geography: Elsie Billington; Mei Mackenzie. Health Education: Anna Rixon. History: Liam Finding; Freya Marshall; Candice Ventanilla. Hospitality: Lydia Brookland; Chelsea Radcliffe. Mathematics - Life Skills: Zane Matthews. Mathematics: Elsie Billington; Monty Bovendeerd; Jazmin Gebler; Riley Goodall; Ryo Naoi; Harry Ralph; Ellie Roberts. Mathematics with Numeracy: Isabellah Chester; Ashley Hanica Duque; Temi Ilesanmi; Elusion Trevor. Personal Life Skills: Zane Matthews. Physical Education: Lexie Boese; Anna Gillett; Adarsh Rijal; Dylan Roan. Recreation & Wellbeing: Elsie Billington; Isuka Kotte Acharige; Brooke Pritchard. Science - Biology & Chemistry: Elsie Billington; Jess Wallwork. Science - Chemistry, Physics & Biology: Sam Armstrong; Anna Gillett; Anna Kim; Mei Mackenzie; Ellie Roberts; Grace Thompson. Science - Life Sciences: Zohreh Mehdizadeh. Science - Physics, Earth & Space: Liam Bretherton; Xavier Yeo. Statistics with Mathematics: Alexi Smart. Trades Education: Daniel Ellen; Alex Withell.
Year 11 Prizes
Art: Chichi Li; Julia Nguyen. Commerce: Anna Kim. Cultural Music: Veronica Teofilo. Dance: Jerry Jr Sobremonte. Design & Textiles Technology: Mei Mackenzie. Design & Visual Communication - Graphics: Anna Gillett. Digital Technologies - Media: JD Holland. Drama: Jazmin Gebler. English - Change Makers: Anna Gillett. English - Media Studies: Freya Marshall. English - Music & Metaphor: Jessica Rivett. English - Sports in Society: Daniel Wordsworth. Geography: Grace Thompson. Health Education: Katya Kalinina. Hospitality: Caitlin Humphries. Intensive English Support: Shane Jemar. Japanese: Dylan Aldridge; Freya Marshall. Mathematics: Freya Marshall. Mathematics with Numeracy: Anna Rixon. Physical Education: Monty Bovendeerd. Recreation & Wellbeing: William Jolliffe. Science - Biology & Chemistry: Lily Morrison-Clarke. Science - Chemistry, Physics & Biology: Freya Marshall; Benjamin Morrison. Science - Life Sciences: Zane Matthews. Science - Physics, Earth & Space: Harry Ralph. Statistics with Mathematics: Candice Ventanilla. Trades Education: Angelee Wagener.
Year 11 Named Prizes
Elite Wheel Company Trophy for Design Technology (Hard Materials): Lily Morrison-Clarke. Elizabeth Norton Cup for Music: Ellie Roberts. Intermediate Public Speaking Cup: Liam Finding. Karena Whanau Award for Te Reo Māori: Aaliyah Jarquin. Mrs J Dodgson's Prize for Digital Technology: Harry Ralph. Mrs L Cruden's Prize for Food & Nutrition: Anna Kim. Mrs R Swanson's Prize for History: Anna Kim; Ellie Roberts. Ms L. Archer Cup for Year 11 Hospitality: Daz Aldric Zaide. Norrish Cup for the Highest Achiever in Year 11 Performance Music: Harry Ralph. Old Students' Prize for English: Riley Goodall. Old Students' Prize for Mathematics: Mei Mackenzie. Progress Cup for Effort in Year 11 Alternative Courses: Zane Matthews.
Year 12 Certificates
Accounting: Corey Stewart. Art Painting: Jina Kim. Biology: Avryl Dai; Michael James; Lachie Mason; Samantha Waters. Business Studies: Humnah Nasir. Calculus: Nate Lane; Shotaro Yamamoto. Calculus & Statistics: Anna Kim. Chemistry: Ashly Dai. Child Care: Poppy Burns. Classical Studies: Natalie Lattimore; Norah Mathew. Drama: Anuki Muhandiram Gedara. Economics: Zoe Williams. English - Communication (ENG23F): Peyton Carroll. English - Crafting Skills (ENS21F): Anuki Muhandiram Gedara. English - Critical Thinking (ENT21F): Avryl Dai; Cate Donaldson-Scott; Minori Naoi; Juno Rainey; Natanya Tynan. Food & Nutrition: Amy Burgess. Future Pathways: Kolby Tucker. General Mathematics: Max Brazier; Leon Greig; Aayush Pandey. General Science: Lilly Carline. Geography: Lachie Mason. Health Education: Taylor Begg; Ava Hurcomb. History: Cate Donaldson-Scott. Hospitality: L J Bagsican; Hamuera Haika; Matthew Neiman; Jordan Wilson. Māori Performing Arts: Malhi McClay. Media Studies: L J Bagsican. Music: Alex Zhou. Outdoor Education: Riley Adams; Aidan Fitzmaurice; Jessica Varga; Luna Vickers. Physical Education: Cooper Benns; Charan Somepalli. Physics: Zehba Husein; Juno Rainey; Shotaro Yamamoto. Sport Performance & Leadership: Hamuera Haika. Statistics: Jemma Cummings; Rātā Whale. Tourism: Amie McAlister; Eli Stoddart. Trades Education: Luke Caldwell; Jayden White.
Year 12 Prizes
Accounting: Amelia Bayliss. Art Painting: Zara Muirson. Art Photography: Mirai Kamiya. Art Sculpture: Tanisk Dangwal. Biology: Minori Naoi. Business Studies: Ashley Bruzo. Calculus: Avryl Dai. Calculus & Statistics: Norah Mathew. Chemistry: Minori Naoi. Child Care: Amisha Bhandari. Classical Studies: Anuki Muhandiram Gedara. Cultural Music: Malhi McClay. Dance: Nikea Ahpene. Design & Textiles Technology: Ava Hurcomb. Digital Technologies - Programming: Juno Rainey. Drama: Leon Greig. Economics: Max Brazier. Electronic Product Design: Eddie Lumb. English - Communication: Samantha Humm. English - Crafting Skills: Natalie Lattimore. English - Critical Thinking: Samantha Waters. Food & Nutrition: Lachie Mason. Future Pathways: Malhi McClay. General Mathematics: Morris Yang. General Science: Luke Caldwell. Geography: Khyla Swann-Jefferson. Graphics - Design & Visual Communication: Rātā Whale. Health Education: Anuki Muhandiram Gedara. History: Anuki Muhandiram Gedara. Hospitality: Taylah Latham. Intensive English Support: Shotaro Yamamoto. Japanese: Nate Lane. Māori Performing Arts: Piper Nuku. Media Studies: Max Brazier. Outdoor Education: Banuja Liyanage. Physics: Avryl Dai. Sport Performance & Leadership: Brodie Radbourne. Statistics: Taylor Begg. Theatre Production: Charlotte Oliver. Tourism: Zoe Macdonald.
Year 12 Named Prizes
Avon City Ford Trophy for Automotive Engineering: Spencer Dodd. Award for Leadership in Senior Debating: Anuki Muhandiram Gedara. Cotton Cup for Excellence in Sport Performance & Leadership: Matthew Neiman. Elite Wheel Company Trophy for Design Technology (Hard Materials): Olivia Musson. Elite Wheel Company Trophy for Trades Education: Luke Howard. Gateway Award for the Most Outstanding Student: Lockie Rayner. Karena Whānau Award for Te Reo Māori: Atarau Wimutu-Kahi. Miss Plimsoll's Prize for English: Samantha Waters. Mrs Merle Sheehan's Prize for Overall Excellence in Commerce: Max Brazier. Spencer Challenge Cup for Physical Education: Max Brazier. Walter Gibbs Memorial Cup for Music: Natalie Lattimore. John Henden Memorial Cup for the most improved student in Year 12 Mathematics: Aayush Pandey. Kate Wilkinson Trophy for Academic Excellence (Dux of Year 12): Minori Naoi. PIKI TE MĀRAMA (‘Thompson Whānau Trophy’): Honey Girl Kokaua Clarke. Senior Sportsman of the Year: Jay Xuan Tan. Senior Sportswoman of the Year: Amy Burgess.
Year 13 Certificates
Art Design: Rose Langford. Art Painting: Georgia Swale. Art Photography: Michaela Soriano. Art Sculpture: Reka Harvey. Biology: Samuel Dagger; Vaibhavi Patel. Calculus: Minori Naoi; Juno Rainey. Chemistry: Emma Marshall; Vaibhavi Patel. Classical Studies: Corey Naidoo. Dance: Aishani Bhatnagar. Drama: Arapeta McGrath. English - Communication: Punya Phusakun. English - Crafting Skills: Lucy Thomson. English - Critical Thinking: Jemma Creed; Vaibhavi Patel; Maya Powell. Fitness: Toby Jenkins. Food & Nutrition: Ava Humphries. General Mathematics: Stephen Chen. Geography: Olivia Thompson; Alex Wallwork. Health Education: Ella Morgan; Huntyr Poultney. History: Samuel Dagger. Hospitality - Chef: Lilyrose Grossi. Media Studies: Amber Wells-Ryan. Music: Kieran Watson. Outdoor Education: Nate Bretherton. Physical Education: Ella Morgan. Physics: Matthieu Baudet; Elisabeth Cox. Statistics: Maya Powell. Supported Transition: Emilie Banks; Jordan Wilson. Theatre Production: Ella Grocott. Tourism: Brooke Nuualiitia; Zoey Pratley. Transition Planning: Zac Benington; Storm Connor.
Year 13 Prizes
Accounting: Lucas Roan. Aquatics: Anna-Jane Watson. Art Painting: Rose Langford. Art Photography: Jessie Dowers. Art Sculpture: Emma Marshall. Business Studies: Kase Findlater. Cultural Music: Te Rangimarie Tipene Mangu. Design & Textiles Technology: Reka Harvey. Economics: Mark Zhang. Electronic Product Design: Cam Munro. English - Communication: Jas Fabellorin. English - Crafting Skills: Alex Evans. Fitness: Anna-Jane Watson. Food & Nutrition: Jas Fabellorin. General Mathematics: Rachel Chappell. Hospitality: Emily Jones. Japanese: Maya Powell. Māori Performing Arts: Angie Vaea. Media Studies: Ella Morris. Physics: Mark Zhang. Science: Mark Zhang. Theatre Production: Kayleigh Wheeler. Tourism: Alex Wallwork. Trades Education: Logan Oldham. Transition Planning: Emily Jones.
Year 13 Named Prizes
A. G. Bunn Cup for Drama: Jessie Dowers. ASB Award for Commerce: Lucas Roan. Award for Service to the School Library: Elisabeth Cox. Ayers Cup for Senior Public Speaking: Elisabeth Cox. Buchanan Trophy for Musical Composition: Toby McKee. Denis McMurtrie Cup for Excellence in Geography: Toby McKee. Diana McMurtrie Cup for Excellence in Classical Studies: Emma Marshall. Diana McMurtrie Cup for Excellence in History: Jemma Creed. Edwards-Aumua Whanau Trophy for Excellence in Dance: Georgia Swale. Elite Wheel Company Award for Technology (Hard Materials): Fletcher Manson. Graeme Hall Cup for Level 3 Chemistry: Elisabeth Cox. Graham Campbell Cup for Year 13 Music: Maya Powell. Higham Family Award for Graphics - Design & Visual Communication: Tyrone Delos Santos; Rose Langford. Jean Shalders Cup for Biology: Elisabeth Cox. L. B. Newton's Prize for English: Elisabeth Cox. McKercher Hauora Trophy for the student who encompasses physical, social, mental, emotional and spiritual states of well-being: Venisse Amante. Ming Wu Memorial Cup for Outstanding Progress with English Language: Yua Tanaka. Miss M. L. Roper's Prize for History: Maya Powell. Mr A. Shepherd's Prize for Statistics: Kase Findlater. Mr E. Fancy's Prize for Year 13 Calculus: Mark Zhang. Photolife Photography Award: Ruby-May Maddock. Review Senior Prose Prize: Marley Celedonio. Smith Family Cup for Excellence in Year 13 Physical Education: Jemma Creed. The Dalkie- Coleman Cup for Excellence in Vocational Pathways: Ava Kelly. Trevor Newton Award for Academic Excellence in Technology: Fletcher Manson. Trophy for Excellence in Catering: Jas Fabellorin. Weaver Cup for Excellence in Outdoor Education: Linckon Guy. Yvonne Palmer Trophy for Outstanding Contribution to Community Photographic Projects: Wylie Armstrong.
Kimi Ora Senior Prizes
Certificates: Reuben Anguisaca-Bland (recognition of his leadership skills and for showing support and encouragement to his peers); Briar Blair (for extending her skill set in areas such as food skills and gym work); Jasmine Cairns (for showing great leadership skills within Kimi Ora and the Makamako Tira); Connor Carston (for showing great manners and being a wonderful role model); Sam Churchill (for showing significant development in sports and community skills); Will Churchill (for demonstrating increased independence and positive attitude on camp); Bronson Ditfort (for achieving a communication goal to a very high level); James Docherty (for always participating in Dance activities with great skill and enthusiasm); Jack Dowling (for enthusiastic participation at Burlington Resthome and performance in Drama class); Ivan Drawbridge (in recognition of leadership skills demonstrated in different areas of school life); Piper Dykstra (for increased self advocacy and efforts in the Duke of Edinburgh award voluntary component); Isabella Gardyne (for demonstrating increased independence in the community and commendable work ethic during work experience); Anton Hall (for showing increased independence in the community and careful management of the Food Studies budget); Oliver King (for showing great progress in independence and life skills, and consistently demonstrating empathy and support); Halim Koorey (for his commitment and work ethic in mainstream Maths); Cody Lamond (for showing a great work ethic and engagement in all areas of school life); Ethan Lawson (for demonstrating an excellent work ethic during work experience, and excellent engagement in Science, Food Studies and Physical Education); Derek Lim (for his positive contribution and showing care, support, and leadership); Elia Marshall (for showing commitment to new learning around work experience); Nicholas Maynard (for showing perseverance at school camp); Lachlan Oakes (for increased independence in the community); Adi Pathak (for his commitment and work ethic in mainstream Maths); Toby Paterson (for his efforts in Outdoor Education); Laurie Sayers (for positively working towards his challenging IEP goal and for showing perseverance and resilience); Alex Skinner (for increased independence in the community and growth in life skills development); Clark Slater (for efforts in Drama and significant development in community skills); Ryan Sutherland (for excellent engagement in Drama and continued improvement of life skills); Te Ao Marama Tau (for participation and enthusiasm during Swimming and Outdoor Education); Zack Williams (for pushing himself out of his comfort zone while experiencing new food groups). Dance Cup for Creativity, Commitment and Leadership: Lachlan Oakes. Hargreaves Cup for the most improved student in the Kimi Ora Department: Laurie Sayers. McClintock Cup for the student who demonstrates the values of Papanui Pride: Ethan Lawson. Smith Cup for Perseverance: Cody Lamond.
General and Supreme Special Awards
Ada Richards Scholarship for Visual Arts: Rose Langford. ANZ Group Cup for the Head Boy of the School: Ashton Fairley. ANZ Group Cup for the Head Girl of the School: Vaibhavi Patel. Award for the Board of Trustees Student Representative: Lucas Roan. Award for the Chairperson of the School Council: Elisabeth Cox. BDL Toshiba Initiative Prize: Georgia Bennetts; Elisabeth Cox; Ashton Fairley; Toby McKee; Katelyn Papenfus; Lucas Roan; Katie Ward; Amber Wells-Ryan. BDL Toshiba Scholarship for Analytical Excellence: Vaibhavi Patel. BDL Toshiba Scholarship for Excellence in Humanities: Maya Powell. BDL Toshiba Scholarship for Excellence in Practical Disciplines: Reka Harvey. Clayton Cosgrove Cup for achieving at the highest level in NCEA Level 1 Internal Standards (Dux of Year 11): Anna Kim; Freya Marshall. Cleverley Family Trophy for Dedicated Effort in all School Activities: Jay Sacramento. Gugumatua (Supreme Pasifika Award): Angie Vaea. Hugh McDougall Rankin Education Trust Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Sciences: Elisabeth Cox. International Cup: Yua Tanaka. J. B. John's Cup for General Excellence in all School Activities: Elisabeth Cox. James Albert Hayes Award for the student showing the greatest potential as an Engineer: Matthieu Baudet. Loffhagen Cup for General Excellence in all School Activities: Mark Zhang. McClintock Cup for Creative Arts: Reka Harvey. Member of the Head Student Team: Jasmine Cairns; Holly Clemenger; Elisabeth Cox; Jemma Creed; Ashton Fairley; Billy Llewellyn-Thomas; Alex Maule; Katelyn Papenfus; Vaibhavi Patel; Maya Powell; Lucas Roan; Arch Silmaro; Te Rangimarie Tipene Mangu; Angie Vaea; Katie Ward; Kayleigh Wheeler. PIKI TE MĀRAMA (‘Thompson Whānau Trophy’): Honey Girl Kokaua Clarke. Pounamu Award for Service: Vaibhavi Patel. PTA Prize for Contribution to School Life: Sam Carrell; Rachel Chappell; Matilda Cox; Ruby-May Maddock; Alex Maule; Arapeta McGrath; Lara Nevett; Brooke Nuualiitia; Aska Ueda; Angie Vaea. Senior Para Athlete Trophy: Cody Lamond. Senior Sportsman of the Year: Jay Xuan Tan. Senior Sportswoman of the Year: Amy Burgess. Todd Selinger Trophy for Dedicated Effort in all School Activities: Billy Llewellyn-Thomas. Wilkinson Family Cup for Contribution to the School Music Community: Elisabeth Cox.
School Dux: Elisabeth Cox; Mark Zhang.