With the introduction of 4 new junior students: Tyler Hatton, Riley Metcalf-Ngaronga, Riley Poulter and Tainui Pauling, RIAB grew exponentially in 2021. If we were asked to describe RIAB I think the phrase Tuakana -Teina would suit perfectly, walking into a mentor class on a Monday morning you would be greeted to the noise of boys both senior and junior intermingling. Whether it be the discussion of cars, boys vsing each other in video games on our E-sports computers or simply sitting quietly with friends, there is a space for everyone within our class.

Sadly, we say goodbye to Liam McSoriley and Quinn Kelliher, our two senior leaders who have done a great job supporting Mr Baker in such a busy year. We wish you two the best, and have no doubts that you both have amazing futures ahead.

With that all said and done here are the 2021 RIAB awards and commendations

Moni Avia: Friendliest RIAB man of the year

Zach Brixton: Best coffee maker of 2021

Noah Collins: Weirdest story’s award

Xavier Doocey: Clash champ of RIAB

Ben Forbes: Probably the person who actually made the coffee 2021 award

Tyler Hatton: Best Mullet of RIAB 2021

Taine Hibbs: 2021 RIAB Nonchalant man of the year

Israel Keelan-Jackson: Happiest Student 2021

Quinn Kelliher: Formula E spokesman of the year

Hamish Lovrich: Krunker/ Phantom force grand champ

Liam McSoriley: Best Yarns of the Year award

Riley Metcalf-Ngaronga + Riley Poulter: Brothers from another mother award 2021

Oscar Rickerby: Tallest RIAB student 2021

Max van Eysden-Grice: Most Respectful student 2021

Max Woods: Growth spurt award 2021