On Saturday 18 June, Tihoi Venture School hosted the Intake 2022/1 graduation. Congratulations to the following Year 10 boys on their awards: 

The Most Outstanding Award:

• Nicholas Walters received the 'most outstanding award' from Intake 2022/1. This is the most prestigious award Tihoi Venture School presents at graduation. Congratulations Nick!

Most Improved Student:

• James Su received the most improved student award and was presented with the Pavlovich Cup.

Manaaki Trophy:

• Paul Davey won the Manaaki Trophy as the student possessing a 'generosity of spirit' throughout his journey at Tihoi Venture School.

Neville Award:

• Zane Merson received the Neville Award as the student who demonstrated courage and perseverance throughout his intake.

Furminger Award:

• Presented to Eric Joe for showing respect, understanding and support to staff and students during his time at Tihoi.

Directors Awards:

• Conrad Broomhall
• Bailey Mackwood
• Oliver Gimblett
• Li Hang Cao
• George MacDonald
• James Nguyen

Luder Trophy:

• Presented to the winner of the House Competition: Pollys House

The Kingham Cup:

• Award to the House who achieved overall sporting excellence: Purple House

Shaw Trophy for Bushcraft:

• Oliver Fleming received the Shaw Trophy for demonstrating skill and technique in the bush.

Community Service Award:

• Conrad Broomhall

Hawkins Cross Country Award: 

• Nick Walters

Industry awards for those students who are consistent in class for positive effort and engagement:

• Shaunik Punjabi
• Jonty Falconer
• Blake Buchanan
• Nick Walters
• Toby Joll
• Eddie Bell
• Paul Davey
• Thomas Purdie

Top Academic Student: 

• Roy Zhu

Academic Awards for top of class:

• Roy Zhu (mathematics, English and social studies)
• Jasper Ludbrook (mathematics and English)
• William Rushbrooke (English and science)
• Sean Lester (mathematics)
• Li Hang Cao (social studies)
• George MacDonald (social studies)
• Aidan Hodgson (science)
• Chak Chan (science)

Expedition Awards:

• Nicholas Walters (caving)
• Cameron Lalich (sea kayak)
• Dale Plimmer (rock expedition)
• Blake Buchanan (white water rafting)
• Roy Zhu (white water rafting)

Most Valued House Members:

• Dominic Freyberg (Franks House)
• Bailey Mackwood (Gills House)
• Adam Chapman (Villa House)
• Ben Foster (Mortz House)
• Matthew Heathcote (Hart House)
• Nicholas Walters (Jocks House)
• Roy Zhu (Purple House)
• William Rushbrooke (Pollys House)

Congratulations to the Tihoi Intake 2022/1 and well done to those who received their special awards. Wishing Intake 2022/2 all the best as they begin their journey on Monday 11 July.