Senior Premier
Congratulations to all the recipients.
Louise Blakemore gifted this pākē to the kura in 2021 to be presented each year to the Dux.
The whakapapa of the harakeke that was used to create this pākē is from a plant planted at DHS, from the Renee Orchiston National Collection of Harakeke at Manaaki Whenua in Lincoln.
The Poutama (stairway to
heaven) pattern used has significant spiritual and educational meanings. The
stepped pattern symbolises levels of learning and growth, to represent walking
the path of further learning. It symbolises the spiritual power of Tāne Mahuta
to climb to the top most heavens to bring back sacred knowledge for Māori and
mankind.
Darcy Tiede
· The Darfield High School PTSA Prize for Dux
Hamish Thornley
· Mr & Mrs Ryburn’s Prize, Malvern Community Board Prize, Torlesse Travel Limited Prize and the Rosanowski Family Trophy for Proxime Accessit to the Dux
Hailey Barker
· The Christopher Cullen Memorial Trophy and Torlesse Travel Limited Prize for 3rd in Year 13
Vaughan Smart
· Mrs M Thompson’s Trophy and Malvern Community Board Prize for the Best All-Rounder
The Heads of Sport for 2023 are
Louis Ridgen
Isla McPherson
The Heads of Culture for 2023 are
Alicya Cook
Shimee Araguas
The Heads of Well being for 2023 are
Neve Molloy
Lily Payton
The Head students for 2023 are
Mason Thompson
Liam Morris
MacKenzie Butler
Blakely Bruce-Sheppard
SENIOR PREMIER AWARDS
Molly Macpherson
· The Darfield High School Ex-Students' Association Cup and DHS Prize for Consistent Application and Effort in the Senior School
Jessica Stewart
· The Patricia Henderson Plate and DHS Prize for Consistent Effort and Application in Year 12
MacKenzie Butler
· The DHS Prize for Service and Co-operation for Years 11 to 13
Tierlina Payne
· The William Broughton Plate and DHS Prize for the Student who realises their potential by making the most of their opportunities
MacKenzie Butler
· The 1993 Malvern Suffrage Celebrations’ Committee and DHS Prize for a Female Student in the Senior School who Participates Fully in the Academic, Cultural, Sporting and Social Life of the School
Piper Benbow
· The 1993 Malvern Suffrage Celebrations' Committee Trophy and DHS Prize for a Female Student who Demonstrates Exceptional Leadership Skills both at School and as a Representative of the School in the Wider Community
Vaughan Smart
· The Dennis Cullen Memorial Trophy and DHS Prize for the Male Student in the Senior School who Participates Fully in the Academic, Cultural, Sporting and Social Life of the School
Roo MacRae
· The Malvern Community Board Prize for High Academic Achievement – 2nd in Year 11
Maurine Basu
· Mr and Mrs R L Bennetts’ Trophy and The Malvern Community Board Prize for General Excellence – 1st in Year 11
Holly Borham
· The Malvern Community Board Prize for High Academic Achievement – 2nd in Year 12
Jessica Kilday
· The Sonia Early Memorial Trophy and The Malvern Community Board Prize for General Excellence – 1st in Year 12
SCHOLARSHIPS
The University of Otago Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship in recognition of academic ability and potential to succeed at university.
This$5,000 scholarship has been awarded to:
Chani Campbell
The Prime Minister's Vocational Excellence Award for achievement and commitment to demonstrating vocational excellence in their chosen pathway.
This $2000 scholarship has been awarded to:
Shaun Pearson
The Victoria University of Wellington Raukaraka School Leavers Scholarship for excellence, leadership and commitment to community.
This $5000 scholarship is awarded to:
Tierlina Payne
The Lincoln University Sports Scholarship programme combines academic study with the extension and development of athletic and sporting abilities. This $6000 Sport Scholarship is awarded to:
Lexie Sinclair-Dockerill
Each year, students may apply for a range of scholarships, available exclusively to Darfield High School students. The selection panels for these scholarships commented on the huge challenge of choosing only a few scholarship recipients from such a wide range of talented students.
Due to covid restrictions of 2021, the Malvern Lions recreational scholarship for Year 10 students was deferred. We are pleased to announce the successful recipients will attend Hilary Outdoors in 2023. These scholarships are awarded to :
Kimberly Harris
Kayla Holland
James Cathcart
The Frews Transport Sponsorship assists a Student to gain a Heavy Trade Licence and this year has been awarded to:
Declan Kenure
The Selwyn District Council Education Fund Bursary is to assist a student in meeting their fees in their first year of tertiary study and this year has been awarded to:
Tierlina Payne
Vaughan Smart
The Lions are active in our local, national and international communities fundraising and supporting a wide range of projects. The Malvern Lions Scholarship is for students intending to study full time for a recognised qualification. The all-round aspects of each applicant are considered. This year the scholarships have been awarded to
Chani Campbell
Jeremy Bourhill
The following Leadership Awards and trophies are presented by the Malvern Youth Trust.
The first award is presented to a Year 11 student who has demonstrated leadership abilities in the school. This scholarship is awarded to
Lotus Green
The second award is presented to a Year 11 student who has demonstrated leadership potential in the school. This scholarship is awarded to
Anna Roberts
Elizabeth Richards was a well-known local farmer who left a significant endowment to support students from Darfield High School to study agriculture at Lincoln University. Students can reapply annually and potentially can be supported throughout their study.
The total scholarship funds being allocated for 2023 is $23,500
Elizabeth Richards Scholarships for ex-students go to:
Alex Gerritsen
Hannah King
Sophie Jarvis
Sophie Palmer
2022 Elizabeth Richards Scholarships for current students have been awarded to:
Anna McKenzie
Sarah Gerritsen
Tiger MacRae
Kevin Hickman is an ex-student of Darfield High School. He is responsible for building one of New Zealand’s largest companies, Ryman Healthcare. The Hickman Family Trust supports an annual scholarship, to be shared as the selection panel recommends, to support tertiary fees for a student or students who will study courses of benefit to NZ.
This year the scholarships have been awarded to:
Cameron Newell
Annabelle Serra
Kelly Rod