Senior Prize-Giving 2023

Major Awards - First in Subject

The following students are First in NCEA Level 1 subjects unless otherwise stated

● Addison Conlon - Accounting

● Amy Donkin - Art

● Lucy Glover - Dance

● Bonnie Feng - Design and Visual Communication

● Hunter Jones - Drama

● Jacqueline Li - Economics

● Olivia Cullen - English

● Olivia Wang - Fashion & Design & General Science

● Natalie Carter - Food Technology

● Grace Farrelly - French

● Sophie Hansen - Geography & Lovel Cup for Literature

● Kate Marshall - History

● Katie Liu - Mathematics

● Neha Kurien - Music

● Joy Liao - Physichem

● Tiaria Potaka - Te Reo Maaori

The following students are First in NCEA Level 2 subjects unless otherwise stated

● Emilee Mehrtens - Accounting

● Brooke Thomas - Art

● Jacqueline Li - Biology (Jacqueline is a Year 11 student)

● Joie Lin - Chemistry & Excite Trust Award for NCEA Level 2 Mathematics and Science

● Shae Ellice - Classical Studies

● Stella McHardie - Design

● Samantha Taylor - Design and Visual Communication

● Hayley Forshaw - Digital Design Innovation

● Keisha Joe - Drama

● Diny Zhou - Economics, Physics

● Bonnie Feng - English - Literature (Bonnie is a Year 11 student)

● Ava Germaine - English - Written & Visual

● Teresa Oertly - Fashion & Design

● Bethany Parry - Food Technology

● Stephanie Gutsell - French

● Skyla Clarke - Geography and the NZ Geographical Society Trophy

● Milan Nordstrom - History

● Irene Chun - Japanese

● Lottie Jones - Lorraine Wallace Rose Bowl For Progress in Physical Sciences

● Joy Liao - Mathematics (Joy is a Year 11 student)

● Dansey Simm - Media Studies

● Kezia Schuitemaker - Music

● Annika Te Anga - Photography

● Lilli Parres - Sport and Exercise Science

● Annika Te Anga - Te Reo Maaori

The following students are First in NCEA Level 3 subjects unless otherwise stated

● Navleen Kaur Singh - Accounting and the Ankersmit Cup

● Julia Sharratt - Art, Digital Design Innovation

● Diny Zhou - Biology (Diny is in Year 12)

● Sarah Hilton - Broad Cup for Sciences, Chemistry and the Margaret Peapell Trophy, French, Physics, Statistics, The Anderson and Nicholson Mathematics Cup

● Brianna Wallis - Business Studies

● Joie Lin - Calculus, 1st in Level 3 English - Literature and the Joan Harris Memorial Trophy (Joie is a Year 12 student)

● Shelby Bowater - Clark-Olson Trophy Celebrating Passion for Learning in Classical Studies, Greenslade Family Award - Most Inspiring NCEA Music Performance

● Sophie Roberts - Classical Studies and The Grant Cup

● Lexie Stock - Dance (Lexie is a Year 12 student)

● Charlotte de Lautour - Design

● Ella Perry - Design

● Alena Zhu - Design and Visual Communication, English - Written & Visual

● Kaitlin Thorrold - Drama and the Alison Littler Cup for Senior Drama

● Ellena Wood - Drama and the Alison Littler Cup for Senior Drama, Music

● Francesca Cullen - Economics

● Amiria Douglas - English Literature Cup, Media Studies

● Ava Meehan - Erica Colbert Cup for Progress in Drama

● Greer Enersen - Fashion & Design

● Maddy Basel - Food Technology

● Isobel Thirtle - Geography and The Globe Trophy, History and the History Cup, The Julia and Anna Smith Cup for Excellence in the Social Sciences

● Brooke Manderson - Japanese

● Peyton Woolerton - Photography

● Nina Ross - Sport and Exercise Science and the Waikato Polytechnic Cup

● Jamie Bidois - Te Reo Māori and the Kia tupua, kia hua, kia puawai Award

● Stephanie Gutsell - The Senior Languages Cup (Stephanie is in Year 12)

Scholarships

The following students have been offered Tertiary Scholarships for 2024.

University of Waikato Te Paewai o te Rangi Scholarship for Outstanding Academic Achievement and Exceptional Leadership Qualities/Involvement in Community Initiatives valued at $30,000

• Jamie Bidois

Ko Te Tangata School Leaver Scholarship recognizes top-achieving students commencing an undergraduate degree at the University of Waikato valued at $5,000 

• Hayley Williams
• Peyton Woolerton
• Navleen Singh
• Sienna Casey
• Greer Enersen
• Catherine Curry
• Jessica Mealing
• Ruby McHardie

The University of Auckland Waka Moana Scholarship valued at $20,000 and includes a laptop.

• Shelby Bowater 

The University of Otago Māori Entrance Scholarship valued at $15,000

• Ella Ramsay
• Charlotte Wyndham

The University of Otago 150th Entrance Scholarship valued at $15,000

• Lucy Smith

University of Otago Leaders of Tomorrow Entrance Scholarship valued at $6,000. For students who have demonstrated all-round ability and who exhibit leadership potential.

• Stephanie Gutsell
• Ellena Wood
• Catherine Hardie
• Niamh McCormack

University of Otago Performance Entrance Scholarship, valued at $6,000, for academically able students with demonstrated high-level ability in their chosen area of performance.

• Mackenzie Barnett

Lincoln University Vice Chancellor's Scholarship for Excellence valued at $30,000. Up to four scholarships are available for students who have gained high academic grades in NCEA level two or equivalent.

• Molly Roberts

Lincoln University Elite Sports Scholarship for Netball valued at $6000.

• Rebecca Dudson 

Massey University Undergraduate Scholarship valued at $3000.

• Julia Sharratt 

- University of Waikato Ko Te Tangata School Leaver Scholarship valued at $ 5,000 for academic achievement.

- University of Otago Leaders of Tomorrow Entrance Scholarship valued at $6,000 for students who have demonstrated all-round ability and who exhibit leadership potential.

• Charlotte Bryant

- 'Ko Te Tangata' School Leaver Scholarship valued at $5000 for academic achievement.

- David Johnstone Charitable Trust Scholarship valued at $6000 for Tertiary Study at the University of Waikato. 

• Ava Meehan

- The University of Waikato Te Paewai o te Rangi Scholarship valued at $30,000. For Outstanding Academic Achievement and exceptional leadership qualities/ community service.

- University of Otago Leaders of Tomorrow Entrance Scholarship valued at $6,000. For students who have demonstrated all-round ability and who exhibit leadership potential.

• Francesca Cullen

- University of Canterbury Horomata Scholarship valued at $6000. Recognises high academic achievement, as well as leadership potential and involvement in community and/or cultural activities

- University of Canterbury Hiranga Scholarship School-Leaver Scholarship valued at $5,000. Academic scholarship awarded to the top 500 first-year students.

• Anna Urlich

- The University of Auckland Top Achiever Scholarship. Awarded to exceptional students, who have excellent academic achievement and demonstrated leadership potential valued at $25,000

- University of Otago Leaders of Tomorrow Entrance (distinction) Scholarship This scholarship is awarded at the High Distinction level and is valued at $18,000.

• Sarah Hilton

- University of Waikato Te Ara Whānui Scholarship valued at $20,000. This scholarship is for students who demonstrate cultural excellence in Maori and leadership potential.

- University of Otago Māori Entrance Scholarship valued at $15,000

• Sarah Ngawhika 

- University of Otago 150th Entrance Scholarship valued at $15,000

- Victoria University of Wellington Totoweka Scholarship valued at $5,000

• Olivia Lockwood 

- University of Otago Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship valued at $13,000

- University of Canterbury Hiranga Scholarship School-Leaver Scholarship for academic achievement valued at $ 5,000.

• Annabel Johnson

-The University of Waikato Te Paewai o te Rangi Scholarship for Outstanding Academic Achievement and exceptional leadership qualities/ community service valued at $30,000

- David Johnstone Charitable Trust Scholarship for Tertiary Study at the University of Waikato valued at $6000

- University of Canterbury Hiranga Scholarship School-Leaver Scholarship valued at $5,000. Academic scholarship awarded to the top 500 first-year students

• Sarah Teale 

- University of Waikato Te Paewai o te Rangi Scholarship for Outstanding Academic Achievement and exceptional leadership qualities and be actively involved in community initiatives valued at $30,000

- University of Auckland Māori Academic Excellence Scholarship. Awarded to New Zealand Māori students, who have excellent academic achievement and active participation in community, cultural and other activities valued at $25,000.

- Victoria University of Wellington Totoweka Scholarship valued at $5,000

- University of Waikato Te Piringa - Faculty of Law School leaver Scholarship valued at $2,000 

• Amiria Douglas 

Miscellaneous Awards

The Prime Ministers Vocational Excellence Award

● Sophie Morgans

Cultural Awards

● Tiaria Potaka - The Piki Mahuta Essay Competition. This award was donated by Piki Mahuta - the Late Maaori Queen Dame Te Atairangikaahu for an excellent essay on a Maaori perspective.

● Isobel Thirtle - Lt.Col John Manchester Allen Prize for the student who has produced the best commemoration-themed speech or essay.

Service Awards

● Annabel Johnson - Student Council Cup - This is awarded to a student who has contributed positively and willingly throughout the year

● Amiria Douglas - The Tukua/Rakena Award for Maaori Leadership

● Sophie Reeves - The Bianca Flintoff Memorial Cup - A student who has displayed a positive and consistent commitment to boarding and who has supported the special character of the school

● Emma Clapcott - Peacocke Cup for Service to the Boarding School

● Charlotte Bryant - Fullerton-Smith Cup for Senior Boarder

● Brooke Leeder - Senior Boarder Cup

● Jamie Bidois - Services to the Old Girls’ Association

● Petra Pratt Rink - Services to the Old Girls’ Association

Faith In Action Awards

This award recognises students who demonstrate academic endeavour in Religious Education and Christian behaviour.

● Chloe Housley - Faith in Action Award Year 11

● Hannah Levin - Faith in Action Award Year 12

● Petra Pratt-Rink - Faith in Action Award Year 13

House Awards

Most Helpful Girl to the Head of House

● Jamie Bidois - Blake

● Sophie Turnwald - Hillary

● Alexandra Peoples - Ross

● Tania Pakinga - Scott

● Sarah Hilton - Shackleton

● Sienna Casey - Wilson

Sportswoman of the Year (re-announced)

● Kate Finlay

Arts Laureate Award (re-announced)

● Julia Sharratt

Jean Anderson Memorial Prize for Service to the Junior School

● Petra Pratt-Rink

Day Cup for Oratory - Winners of Senior Speech Competition

● Breanna Rickman 

● Hunter Jones 

Bishop's Awards - for Contribution and Commitment to the Christian Life of the School

● Breanna Rickman

Special Awards

Red Girdle Awards - For a student best reflecting the qualities desirable in a Dio Girl

This award recognises - Academic Endeavour, Participation in the Extracurricular life of the School, Willingness to be of service to the school community and Modelling school values appropriate to the special character.

● Alexandra Peoples

● Amiria Douglas

● Anna Urlich

● Breanna Rickman

● Jamie Bidois

● Sarah Hilton

● Petra Pratt-Rink

Principal's Service Award for Exemplary Citizenship

● Emma Clapcott

● Lani Kete

● Meg Crawford

● Jayha Egan

● Sienna Casey

● Holly Landon

● Catherine Curry

● Charlotte Bryant

Larner Cup for Outstanding Leadership

● Jamie Bidois

Neckar Cup for Leading House

● Ross House, led by Anna Urlich

Staff Cherrington Fellowship Award

The Fellowship acknowledges a major contribution to teaching and learning at Dio over several years.

● Mrs Susi Webb

Top 5 Academics

● Fifth Overall - Francesca Cullen

● Fourth Overall - Charlotte de Lautour

● Third Overall - Brooke Manderson

Proxime Accessit

● Annabel Johnson

Dux of Waikato Diocesan School for Girls 2022

● Sarah Hilton