Senior Premier

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