In our Service of Blessing at the start of September, we had two students who received their Academic Honours and their red blazer. They were Lauren Healy and Mya Laws. Congratulations must go to both girls on their mahi and māia.

Lauren was recognised for her awards in both the Delf and Australian language competitions. She also won the National Sheila Winn essay writing competition this year and the short story competition last year. Lauren has contributed a significant number of hours tutoring younger students in languages.

Maya also has a strength in languages with points being contributed from the Australian Language competition and for her top student award in Spanish last year. She was also recognised in the Kiwi Math and English competitions. Mya has been an active member of the Academic Committee this year.