by St Paul's Collegiate School

Celebrating a year of sports and culture

St Paul's top performers on the field, court and stage were celebrated at the annual Sports and Cultural Awards, held on Friday 25th November.

Congratulations to the following winners and nominees: 

Gummer Gavel (for excellence in debating ) 

Nominees: Diya Kurien

Winner: Hazel Hulme


Janet Cole Cup (for excellence in performing arts)

Nominees: Liam Wade, Campbell Smith

Winner: Macy Coffin


Rodney Hamel Cup (for the most significant contribution to culture in the school)

Nominees: Julia McLean, Isabel Mallett, Mayson Coffin, Liam Wade, Christopher Penno

Winner: Campbell Smith


Parr Trophy (for excellence in orchestral music)

Nominees: Campbell Smith, Lucas Taumoepeau

Winner: Christopher Penno


Cowan Plate (Lead Choristers)

Winner: Hannah Mayer


Davies Family Cup (for the best distance runner of the year)

Nominee: Amelia Hunt

Winner: Angus Riordan


Wayne O'Brien Trophy (Persequor Omnis Summis Award) 

Awarded in recognition of excellence in the chosen sport(s) of the recipient and the contribution he/she has made to the success of others in reaching their sporting potential

Winner: Jai Fitzwalter


The Margaret Forsyth Trophy (for top sportswoman of the year)

Nominees:  Hannah Simpson (Surf Lifesaving), Nikky Cho (Roller Skating)

Winner: Alison Mills (Rowing)


Peter Gilbert Trophy (for top all-round sportsman of the year)

Nominees: Gideon Wrampling (Rugby, Athletics), Mattheus Pio (Athletics, Rugby), Callum Donlon [Football, Touch]

Winners: George Ott (Football, Cricket), David Hancock (Cricket, Football)


The Cole Cup (for the most outstanding performance in an Individual’s chosen Sport)

Nominees: Rico D’Anvers (BMX), Ben Littlejohn (Swimming), Angus Riordan (Mountain Bike)

Winner: Alison Mills (Rowing)