Year 13 student Bushra Tasneem is proving that creativity and environmental advocacy go hand in hand. After winning first place in Te Whau Pathway’s photography competition earlier this year, she’s now added another accolade—third place in their T- shirt design contest. Bushra’s winning streak began when she joined the school’s Enviro Group, a decision sparked by her desire to branch out and get involved in causes she cares about. “I’d always admired what the Enviro Group stood for—raising awareness, fundraising, and taking action—but I never had friends who wanted to join,” she shared. “This year, a friend joined with me, and I’m so glad we did. I wouldn’t have known about these Te Whau opportunities otherwise.” Her award-winning photo, taken just behind her house in the Whau Pathway area, captured the reality of rising sea levels—a theme central to the competition. For the T- shirt design, in honour of World Car Free Day, Bushra incorporated the koru symbol to reflect New Zealand’s cultural connection to nature, along with a catchy slogan to encourage people to think twice about fossil fuel use. Bushra is passionate about climate change and the need for youth engagement. “Global warming is one of my biggest concerns,” she said. “It’s worrying how many people don’t seem to care about the long-term consequences of our actions. That’s why having an Enviro Group at school is so important—it helps more teens get involved.” She’s also hopeful: “I read recently that the ozone hole is finally recovering, which is proof that awareness and collective action really does lead to change.”

L-R: Holly and Julie Davies; Sienna, Angela and Sophie Makwana Cousins Holly Davies (Year 13), Sienna Makwana (Year 13), and Sophie Makwana (Year 11) are part of Avondale College's star Football 1st XI team, who recently helped to score a triumphant 3-0 win at the Grant Jarvis Tournament in Hamilton. Paralleling their own sporting journeys, their mums - sisters Julie Davies and Angela Makwana (née Vujnovich)—were standout players in Avondale College’s top girls’ football team in the 1990s. -------------- Julie and Angela, what are your early memories involving football? Julie : Our team at Avondale was pretty special. We won nationals five years in a row and dominated the Auckland champs. We were a tight-knit group of girls who loved the game. Angela : And we had amazing coaches. Dean Low became like family—he actually came to both of our weddings and stayed in touch until he passed.   How does it feel watching your daughters follow in your footsteps? Julie : It’s surreal. They’ve done what we did, and they love it just as much. Doing it together as cousins is incredibly special. Angela : We are just so proud. We're always there at the sidelines supporting them, and seeing how close they are, it reminds me of playing as a young person and the friendships we forged. Some of the girls I played with are still my best friends today. Our daughters call them “Aunties!”   Girls, what’s it like playing alongside your cousins? Holly : It’s brought us so much closer. Sienna and I started together, and Sophie joined last year. It’s such a cool thing—playing with people you love being around. Sophie : I love being able to play alongside my family, in the game that makes me feel free.   Tell us about the Grant Jarvis Tournament win. Holly : It was nerve-wracking! Obviously Sienna scored a hattrick, 3 goals, so we were all so happy about that. Sophie : When the final whistle blew, I was in shock. I didn’t expect that result—it felt surreal.   Julie and Angela, is there a memory that stands out to you from your time in the team? Julie : Probably the first nationals, winning on site at Avondale. The opposing team had won it three years in a row and we were very intimidated. Angela : The place was totally packed. It was an absolute amazing experience then to win 1-0 on a penalty.   Girls, how has growing up with "football mums" influenced you? Holly : They were always bragging about how good their team was! All the trips to Europe, and how amazing their coaches were. It makes me want to take in all these experiences as I know I'll remember them in the future. Sophie : They've always told us to do your best and have fun. But also to push ourselves —our mums are competitive! Sienna : They've won titles and now we've won titles. It’s cool just knowing we're following in their footsteps. Angela is in the middle row 2nd from left; Julie is in the front row 4th from left

In this Issue From the Associate Principal Upcoming events Architectural designs impress at DVC Showcase Bushra's creative advocacy for the environment One step closer to Japan 2026 All the World's a Stage: A Shakespearean journey for Avcol alumni Football's in the family for Holly, Sophie & Sienna Moana Project inspires future police Celebrating Te Wiki o te Reo Māori in Mathematics Our 2026 Show is.... Techtorium Women in Tech Grant Sports Results Noticeboard

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Joshua Tohi (Year 13) was recently celebrated at the Pasifika Celebration Evening as the only student this year honouring five years' service as a school librarian, including this year as Deputy Head Librarian. He's become a familiar face behind the scenes, organising book sales, coordinating library events, and helping students to navigate the shelves. “It’s the people and the team that have kept me here,” he shared. “Plus, who doesn’t love to pick-out free books before the book sales and have a shared lunch at the end of every year?!" His passion for reading was sparked early, thanks to his mum and aunty—both teachers—who took him to the library from a young age. Today, he’s especially enthusiastic about graphic novels and believes reading helps build empathy and understanding of the world. Not only that, he believes five years of faithful service shows employers he is reliable and has stickability: "Volunteering in the library has taught me work skills I’ll definitely put on my CV.” Library Manager Angus Johnston says the library would not be able to function without librarians like Joshua. "He is the best kind of librarian - the sort who quietly gets the job done without any fuss and is always reliable and punctual.  I have enjoyed getting to know Joshua over the years and he has contributed to the wonderful sense of camaraderie in our library team which has made it such a pleasure to be a part of." Joshua recommends the role to everyone, not just for the perks, but for the chance to encourage others to expand their horizons - and opportunities - through reading.

Our Avcol Rugby programme is taking part in one more Auckland Rugby fundraiser event, with every $20 ticket bought through our unique link sending $10 back to Avondale College Rugby!   Buy a $20 ticket and not only do you get to enjoy a fun day out at the rugby but half of the ticket price comes directly back to benefit our school.   Game details: Auckland NPC vs Otago Saturday 4 October, 2:05pm (It's the last Saturday of the school holidays) Location: This game is at Auckland Grammar School and there is loads of family friendly fun lined up including inflatables, carnival games, food trucks and you couldn't be closer to the action!   Get your tickets here: https://tinyurl.com/yc994ke5   Make it an end-of-season team celebration — bring family, friends, and club mates to enjoy a fantastic NPC/FPC Double header game while supporting our club!   💡 Quick tip: The $4 booking fee applies per transaction, not per ticket, so grab a bunch of tickets together!

Congratulations to all our students who were recognised at our Term 3 Honours Assembly on Wednesday. For a full list of students, please see below.

The Auckland Live Showdown Award nominations were announced on Friday, and Little Shop of Horrors has come away with a record-making number of nominations! Nominations for the Cast: - Best Performer in a Lead Role in a Musical (Seymour) Isaac Yeh - Best Performer in a Lead Role in a Musical (Audrey) Rose Elijas - Best Performer in a Supporting Role in a Musical (Mrs Mushnik) Joanna Navero-Custodio - Best Performer in a Supporting Role in a Musical (Orin Scrivello) Jed O'Brien - Best Performer in a Minor Role in a Musical (Crystal) Maddie Tomilap - Nominated for: Best Performer in a Minor Role in A Musical (Chiffon) Ava Phipps: - Nominated for: Best Performer in a Supporting Role in a Musical (Voice of Audrey II) Leila O'Loughlin - Best Performer in a Minor Role in a Musical (Customer): Liam Presling - Outstanding Musical: Little Shop of Horrors - Best Ensemble in a Musical: The cast of Little Shop of Horrors - Best Dance Performance: The cast of Little Shop of Horrors - Best Vocal Performance: The cast of Little Shop of Horrors Nominations for Crew: - Best Director of a Musical: Ms Stone - Best Properties Design: Keri Watts, Susan Elijas - Best Choreographer: Miss Kettley - Best Set Design: Susan Elijas - Best Lighting Design: Shane Lawrence - Best Makeup & Costume Design: The team of Little Shop of Horrors - Best Stage Management: Keri Watts, Ruby Gardiner, Hiero Buckhurst Pretty, Anika Raymond, Cara Ho We look forward to sharing the results with you after the Awards Night on the 9th of October!

We celebrated Mental Health Awareness Week a little earlier than the rest of the country. The theme is "Top Up Together". Having a school environment that is conducive to positive mental health is extremely important to us. Our Safe School Leaders share about the week in their own words: Samantha Dai (Year 12) Being a safe school means creating an environment where students can feel safe and comfortable enough to make special memories, have many experiences and to enjoy and make the most of their time at Avondale College. Safe school leaders take on many responsibilities such as Pink Shirt Day, Mental Health Awareness Week, supporting the guidance office and helping out international students. We want to support students that might have difficulty or are struggling to feel at home in their school as we know how difficult it is to feel a sense of belonging and we hope that everyone can find it at their time at Avondale College. Ameya Patel (Year 13) It's important to acknowledge Mental Health Awareness Week to avoid students from losing themselves in the process – especially during this time of year when exam stress starts to unfold. It’s easy to fall into the cycle of burnout or procrastination, which is why taking the time to restart, reflect, and reach out to others is vital. By prioritising our whare tapa whā, we strengthen our relationship with ourselves, and use past experiences as learning opportunities that guide us to the path on becoming our best selves. Fatima Iftikhar (Year 12) Our 'Connect' stall was to encourage building positive relationships to combat loneliness and boost emotional resilience. The 'Give' stall promoted acts of kindness and helping others, fostering purpose, a better mood, and stronger social bonds. 'Be Active' highlights physical activity to reduce stress, improve sleep, and enhance wellbeing and the 'Take Notice' stall emphasized mindfulness, helping to increase gratitude and mental clarity. Lastly, our 'Keep Learning' stall was to teach everyone what the different feelings are and how they can cope with them. Together, these actions offer practical ways to support mental health and resilience.

I tēnei wāhanga, i haere tētahi rōpū ākonga Māori nō Te Kāreti o Avondale ki Ngāruawāhia, ki te whakanui i te Koroneihana ā-tau. I tū te hui nui ki Tūrangawaewae Marae, ā, he wā nui mō ngā ākonga ki te rongo i ngā tikanga o te Kīngitanga, pēnei i te kapa haka, ngā pōwhiri me ngā wānanga. He huarahi whai kiko tēnei hei whakapakari i te tuakiri ahurea, hei hono atu ki ērā atu rangatahi, ā, hei ako anō mō te hītori me te mana nui o te Kīngitanga i Aotearoa. I tū rangatira ā mātou ākonga i raro i te ingoa o te kura, ā, i hoki mai rātou me te ngākau hihiri ki te haere tonu i tō rātou haerenga i roto i Te Ao Māori. Earlier this term, a group of Avondale College Māori students travelled to Ngāruawāhia to take part in the annual Koroneihana celebrations. The event, held at Tūrangawaewae Marae, was a chance for our students to experience the rich traditions of Kingitanga, including kapa haka, pōwhiri, and wānanga. It was a valuable opportunity to strengthen cultural identity, connect with other rangatahi, and learn more about the history and importance of the King Movement in Aotearoa. Our students represented the kura with pride and mana, returning inspired and motivated to continue their journey in Te Ao Māori. "I really liked the experience, and it was really nice to see so many Māori people in one place for one kaupapa," says Jericho Hohaia (Year 9). "That was my first time learning about the Koroneihana and going, next time I want to go on the days of the hakari and the concerts." Kassius Mann, also Year 9, shares "I enjoyed seeing the Kuini and her hoa rangatira. I really felt her mauri. She looked great in the red chairs close to the wharenui. I wished we could have stayed and watched the kōrero longer."

What does Te Wiki o te Māori mean to you? Tēnā koutou e te whānau, I tēnei wiki, e whakanuia ana e tātou ko Te Wiki o te Reo Māori, he taonga tuku iho, he pou herenga mō tātou katoa. Hei wāhanga o tēnei kaupapa, kua uiuitia e mātou ētahi o ā tātou tauira, ahakoa he tangata whenua, he tangata tiriti hoki, kia whakapuaki mai rātou i ō rātou whakaaro mō te hiranga o tēnei wiki ki a rātou. Kei raro iho nei ngā kōrero a ā tātou tauira, hei whakaohooho, hei whakakaha, hei whakamahara hoki i a tātou katoa ki te mana me te mauri o te reo Māori. "Ko te reo te mauri o te mana Māori, te kākahu o te whakaaro, te huarahi i te ao tūroa."   Greetings whānau, This week we celebrate Te Wiki o te Reo Māori, a treasured inheritance and a guiding foundation for us all. As part of this kaupapa, we have interviewed some of our students, both tangata whenua and tangata tiriti to share their thoughts on what this week means to them. Below are the reflections of our students, intended to inspire, uplift, and remind us all of the significance and life force of the Māori language. "Language is the life force of Māori identity – it is the garment of our thoughts, the pathway to our world." William Ogle-Parsons (Year 12) "I think that this week could be celebrated more outside of school, there is not enough exposure about all the things we can do, I think that it should be more central in media and at this point it should be public knowledge that there is a significant week coming up to celebrate Te Reo Māori." Sienna Walker (Year 12) "Te wiki o te reo Māori is really significant to our culture and preserving the language, it is about promoting our culture to other people in Aotearoa, this is a way to show that Te Ao Māori is the main culture in Aotearoa and it needs to be made known." Poppy Homan (Year 12) - pictured above "Te wiki o te reo Māori is about celebrating and revitalising our language, Te reo Māori was discouraged for so long that we lost the language in a whole generation, now we need exposure to encourage other to use and learn te reo to bring back the language to a point where it thrives. I usually celebrate by participating in the activities at kura." Harper Spurway (Year 9) - pictured above "Everything about te reo Māori is ātaahua (beautiful) and what’s most important is that it belongs to the land and the people. Te reo Māori carries the past and future and is a language that can unite Aotearoa. Reo is harmonious, expressive, passionate, and ever evolving." Maddy Fulop (Year 13) - pictured above "I think it is an opportunity to recognise the language and bring it into the spotlight, due to the past oppression it has faced, bringing it forward as a central topic gives it a chance at revitalisation and helps educate the next generation and get them involved in activities that encourage the use of te reo Māori." Matthew Cheng (Year 11) - pictured above "It's about connecting everyone, no matter where you're from, to the local culture and traditions. I was at another school overseas until a year and a half ago, so I haven't had much interaction with Māori culture. It's great that we learnt the haka in assembly this week." Zane Wilson (Year 11) - pictured above "Tēnā koutou e te whānau o Avondale College! I think this week is a chance to embrace the unique language of Aotearoa New Zealand. As a Pākehā, it feels amazing to learn more about the ways of the original people of the land. I encourage everyone to get involved."

Whānau, staff, and students gathered in the PAC yesterday for Te Pō Angitū - an evening of celebrating the excellence of our ākonga Maori. The opening waiatas set the tone for a night of reflection and recognition. Certificates of Achievement were presented to a wide range of students, acknowledging accomplishments in academic subjects, leadership roles, sports, cultural contributions, and service to the community. From top marks in te reo to outstanding commitment in kapa haka and mentoring younger peers, the diversity of success was inspiring. The evening also featured a performance by the 'Uhila family singers, weaving storytelling and song into the fabric of the celebration. Principal Mrs Watkinson, Peter Hita, Lance Waipouri-Gray, Whaea Ngarama Howell and staff members spoke with warmth and admiration, reinforcing the school’s commitment to Māori success and the importance of whānau engagement. A spontaneous haka in honour of all those who had help to serve our kura with mana, integrity and dedication broke out, rounding off a truly special evening. A list of awards is as below: Award Category Name Award Description Best Attendance LUCAS JERRY Best Attendance Award (Awarded for Best Attendance among Year 9 Māori Students) Best Attendance SIONE APEU-VA'ASILI Best Attendance Award (Awarded for Best Attendance among Year 10 Māori Students) Best Attendance MIKAERE PHILLIPS Best Attendance Award (Awarded for Best Attendance among Year 11 Māori Students) Best Attendance MAIA O'NEIL Best Attendance Award (Awarded for Best Attendance among Year 12 Māori Students) Best Attendance JACKSON ADAMS Best Attendance Award (Awarded for Best Attendance among Year 13 Māori Students) School Values ALIA PHILLIP Year 9 HEART Excellence Award (Awarded to the top Year 9 HEART Award recipients) School Values EDEN 'UHILA Year 9 HEART Excellence Award (Awarded to the top Year 9 HEART Award recipients) School Values HANAIA TOILALO Year 9 HEART Excellence Award (Awarded to the top Year 9 HEART Award recipients) School Values ISLA 'UHILA Year 9 HEART Excellence Award (Awarded to the top Year 9 HEART Award recipients) School Values JULISSAH-BELLA CADORE Year 9 HEART Excellence Award (Awarded to the top Year 9 HEART Award recipients) School Values LILY TE WAKE Year 9 HEART Excellence Award (Awarded to the top Year 9 HEART Award recipients) School Values TAINUI TE WHARE Year 9 HEART Excellence Award (Awarded to the top Year 9 HEART Award recipients) School Values TIAHUIA WARA Year 9 HEART Excellence Award (Awarded to the top Year 9 HEART Award recipients) School Values COOPER AFOA Year 10 HEART Excellence Award (Awarded to the top Year 10 HEART Award recipients) School Values SIONE APEU-VA'ASILI Year 10 HEART Excellence Award (Awarded to the top Year 10 HEART Award recipients) School Values WAIARIA RIHARI Year 10 HEART Excellence Award (Awarded to the top Year 10 HEART Award recipients) School Values ELLA EKETONE Year 11 HEART Excellence Award (Awarded to the top Year 11 HEART Award recipients) School Values AKELIANA-FAITH LEAUGA Year 12 HEART Excellence Award (Awarded to the top Year 12 HEART Award recipients) School Values DELLA NGAROTATA Year 12 HEART Excellence Award (Awarded to the top Year 12 HEART Award recipients) School Values TE WHAKAMANA KEEFE Year 12 HEART Excellence Award (Awarded to the top Year 12 HEART Award recipients) School Values ATAAHUA WIPERE-HOTERE Year 13 HEART Excellence Award (Awarded to the top Year 13 HEART Award recipients) School Values MADDISON FULOP Year 13 HEART Excellence Award (Awarded to the top Year 13 HEART Award recipients) Academic Awards for Year 12 AKELIANA-FAITH LEAUGA  Achieved NCEA Level 1  Academic Awards for Year 12 ALEA VILE  Achieved NCEA Level 1  Academic Awards for Year 12 AVA MCCALLUM  Achieved NCEA Level 1 with Merit Academic Awards for Year 12 CADE ACKERMAN Achieved NCEA Level 1 with Merit Academic Awards for Year 12 CARLOS TAUSI  Achieved NCEA Level 1 with Merit Academic Awards for Year 12 CELESTE APIATA  Achieved NCEA Level 1  Academic Awards for Year 12 CERISSE RAYMOND-LOGO  Achieved NCEA Level 1  Academic Awards for Year 12 ELLA EKETONE  Achieved NCEA Level 1 with Merit Academic Awards for Year 12 FABIAN LETELE  Achieved NCEA Level 1  Academic Awards for Year 12 FOISAGA POTOAE  Achieved NCEA Level 1  Academic Awards for Year 12 JAYDA CHRISTIE-FOU  Achieved NCEA Level 1  Academic Awards for Year 12 KAHU CONNELLY   Achieved NCEA Level 1 with Merit Academic Awards for Year 12 KARLOS WALKER  Achieved NCEA Level 1 with Merit Academic Awards for Year 12 KAYLA LIUAGA  Achieved NCEA Level 1  Academic Awards for Year 12 KAYLAH SMITHSON  Achieved NCEA Level 1  Academic Awards for Year 12 KEISON OAKES  Achieved NCEA Level 1 with Merit Academic Awards for Year 12 KIERA WARREN-NEVALAGI  Achieved NCEA Level 1  Academic Awards for Year 12 KIKI ATUTOLU-KANIVATOA  Achieved NCEA Level 1  Academic Awards for Year 12 KIMORA NOBLE  Achieved NCEA Level 1  Academic Awards for Year 12 KYMANI MATILA-WILLIAMS  Achieved NCEA Level 1  Academic Awards for Year 12 LEILA-JAE O'LOUGHLIN  Achieved NCEA Level 1  Academic Awards for Year 12 LEMUEL LOPATI  Achieved NCEA Level 1  Academic Awards for Year 12 LEXC ALBERT-MATTHEWS  Achieved NCEA Level 1  Academic Awards for Year 12 LOCKYER TAULEALEA  Achieved NCEA Level 1  Academic Awards for Year 12 LOGAN RAMEKA  Achieved NCEA Level 1  Academic Awards for Year 12 MAIA O'NEIL  Achieved NCEA Level 1 with Merit Academic Awards for Year 12 MARK SEKENE  Achieved NCEA Level 1  Academic Awards for Year 12 NEVAEH CONNELLY  Achieved NCEA Level 1  Academic Awards for Year 12 PHEBE BEWLEY  Achieved NCEA Level 1 with Merit Academic Awards for Year 12 POPPY HOMAN  Achieved NCEA Level 1  Academic Awards for Year 12 SADE WARAKI  Achieved NCEA Level 1  Academic Awards for Year 12 SAMUEL KAIPO JUNIOR  Achieved NCEA Level 1 with Merit Academic Awards for Year 12 SIENNA WALKER  Achieved NCEA Level 1  Academic Awards for Year 12 TANE BROAD-HEREMAIA  Achieved NCEA Level 1 & has gained NCEA Level 2 Academic Awards for Year 12 TE AHI WATENE  Achieved NCEA Level 1  Academic Awards for Year 12 TE AWHERO KERR-BELL  Achieved NCEA Level 1  Academic Awards for Year 12 TE WHAKAMANA KEEFE  Achieved NCEA Level 1 with Merit Academic Awards for Year 12 THEODEN MASCORD  Achieved NCEA Level 1  Academic Awards for Year 12 TREMAINE HEREWINI-LIDDLE  Achieved NCEA Level 1  Academic Awards for Year 12 TUTATA LUKE-STANLEY Achieved NCEA Level 1  Academic Awards for Year 12 WILLIAM OGLE-PARSONS  Achieved NCEA Level 1 with Merit Academic Awards for Year 12 XANTHE ANDZUE  Achieved NCEA Level 1 with Merit & has gained NCEA Level 2 Academic Awards for Year 12 YASMIN MENARY  Achieved NCEA Level 1  Academic Awards for Year 12 GRACE TULL Cambridge International IGCSE Academic Awards for Year 13 ANIKA RAYMOND Achieved NCEA Level 1 with Excellence & Cambridge International IGCSE and AS Academic Awards for Year 13 ALYSSA IOAPO  Achieved NCEA Level 2 with Merit & has gained NCEA Level 3 Academic Awards for Year 13 ATAAHUA WIPERI-HOTERE  Achieved NCEA Level 2  Academic Awards for Year 13 BOBBI BROWN  Achieved NCEA Level 2 with Merit Academic Awards for Year 13 CYLENCE MACLEOD  Achieved NCEA Level 2  Academic Awards for Year 13 DIANA STIL  Achieved NCEA Level 2  Academic Awards for Year 13 ETHAN TE TANA  Achieved NCEA Level 2 & has gained NCEA Level 3 Academic Awards for Year 13 GENESIS ATAI  Achieved NCEA Level 2 with Excellence Academic Awards for Year 13 HARRY LILO  Achieved NCEA Level 2 with Merit & has gained NCEA Level 3 Academic Awards for Year 13 ILAI PAYNE  Achieved NCEA Level 2 with Excellence & has gained NCEA Level 3 Academic Awards for Year 13 JACKSON ADAMS Achieved NCEA Level 2 with Merit Academic Awards for Year 13 JACKSON MASCORD Achieved NCEA Level 2  Academic Awards for Year 13 JAHMAYN WILLIAMS Achieved NCEA Level 2 with Excellence Academic Awards for Year 13 JOSEPH HOLLOWAY  Achieved NCEA Level 2 with Merit Academic Awards for Year 13 JOSEPH MIKAELE-IOSEFO  Achieved NCEA Level 2  Academic Awards for Year 13 JOZIAH ATIGI  Achieved NCEA Level 2  Academic Awards for Year 13 KALANI FINAU  Achieved NCEA Level 2  Academic Awards for Year 13 KALI MAVE  Achieved NCEA Level 2  Academic Awards for Year 13 KAYNE LUNDON-TREWEEK  Achieved NCEA Level 2 with Merit Academic Awards for Year 13 KOSTYA BOYES Achieved NCEA Level 2  Academic Awards for Year 13 LEGACY TE NGAHUE  Achieved NCEA Level 2 with Merit & gained NCEA Level 3 Academic Awards for Year 13 MADDY FULOP  Achieved NCEA Level 2 with Merit Academic Awards for Year 13 MARSHA STAIRMAND  Achieved NCEA Level 2 with Merit Academic Awards for Year 13 MICAH APIATA  Achieved NCEA Level 2  Academic Awards for Year 13 NATASHA PRINGLE  Achieved NCEA Level 2 with Merit Academic Awards for Year 13 NEVAEH MOMOISEA  Achieved NCEA Level 2 with Merit Academic Awards for Year 13 NORA IOAPO  Achieved NCEA Level 2 with Merit Academic Awards for Year 13 SERENA FESOLAI  Achieved NCEA Level 2 with Merit Academic Awards for Year 13 SHARVANI WRIGHT  Achieved NCEA Level 2  Academic Awards for Year 13 SIENNA STANAWAY  Achieved NCEA Level 2 with Merit Academic Awards for Year 13 TANIKA WULF  Achieved NCEA Level 2 with Merit Academic Awards for Year 13 TE ARIKI HARAWIRA Achieved NCEA Level 2  Academic Awards for Year 13 TIARE MCCALLUM  Achieved NCEA Level 2 & has gained NCEA Level 3 Academic Awards for Year 13 ZARA ROSE Achieved NCEA Level 2 with Excellence Representative Sporting Achievement  AKELIANA-FAITH LEAUGA Awarded for Representative Sporting Achievement (In Recognition of Outstanding Commitment and Success in Sport) Representative Sporting Achievement  ALYSAA-MEI LEAUGA Awarded for Representative Sporting Achievement (In Recognition of Outstanding Commitment and Success in Sport) Representative Sporting Achievement  AVA 'UHILA Awarded for Representative Sporting Achievement (In Recognition of Outstanding Commitment and Success in Sport) Representative Sporting Achievement  AYSHA WALKER Awarded for Representative Sporting Achievement (In Recognition of Outstanding Commitment and Success in Sport) Representative Sporting Achievement  BELLA MATAPO Awarded for Representative Sporting Achievement (In Recognition of Outstanding Commitment and Success in Sport) Representative Sporting Achievement  EDEN 'UHILA Awarded for Representative Sporting Achievement (In Recognition of Outstanding Commitment and Success in Sport) Representative Sporting Achievement  ELLA MCCALLUM Awarded for Representative Sporting Achievement (In Recognition of Outstanding Commitment and Success in Sport) Representative Sporting Achievement  FAITH-JONES MACLEAOD Awarded for Representative Sporting Achievement (In Recognition of Outstanding Commitment and Success in Sport) Representative Sporting Achievement  ISLA 'UHILA Awarded for Representative Sporting Achievement (In Recognition of Outstanding Commitment and Success in Sport) Representative Sporting Achievement  JULIETTE TOFILAU-SELUINI Awarded for Representative Sporting Achievement (In 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Outstanding Commitment and Success in Sport) Representative Sporting Achievement  PORSHA APIATA Awarded for Representative Sporting Achievement (In Recognition of Outstanding Commitment and Success in Sport) Representative Sporting Achievement  WILLIAM OGLE-PARSONS Awarded for Representative Sporting Achievement (In Recognition of Outstanding Commitment and Success in Sport) Representative Sporting Achievement  ZION MANN HETERAKI Awarded for Representative Sporting Achievement (In Recognition of Outstanding Commitment and Success in Sport) Performing Arts ELLA EKETONE Awarded for Excellence in Performing Arts (In Recognition of Outstanding Commitment and Success in the Performing Arts) Performing Arts AVA 'UHILA Awarded for Excellence in Performing Arts (In Recognition of Outstanding Commitment and Success in the Performing Arts) Performing Arts MAIA PHILLIP Awarded for Excellence in Performing Arts (In Recognition of Outstanding Commitment and Success in the Performing Arts) Performing Arts ISLA 'UHILA Awarded for Excellence in Performing Arts (In Recognition of Outstanding Commitment and Success in the Performing Arts) Performing Arts HANAIA TOILALO Awarded for Excellence in Performing Arts (In Recognition of Outstanding Commitment and Success in the Performing Arts) Performing Arts TIAHUIA WARA Awarded for Excellence in Performing Arts (In Recognition of Outstanding Commitment and Success in the Performing Arts) Performing Arts MADDISON FULOP Awarded for Excellence in Performing Arts (In Recognition of Outstanding Commitment and Success in the Performing Arts) Performing Arts CELESTE APIATA Awarded for Excellence in Performing Arts (In Recognition of Outstanding Commitment and Success in the Performing Arts) Performing Arts ANIKA RAYMOND Awarded for Excellence in Performing Arts (In Recognition of Outstanding Commitment and Success in the Performing Arts) Performing Arts LEILA EKETONE Awarded for Excellence in Performing Arts (In Recognition of Outstanding Commitment and Success in the Performing Arts) Performing Arts LEILA-JAE O'LOUGHLIN Awarded for Excellence in Performing Arts (In Recognition of Outstanding Commitment and Success in the Performing Arts) Performing Arts ELIZA GLEESON Awarded for Excellence in Performing Arts (In Recognition of Outstanding Commitment and Success in the Performing Arts) Performing Arts MIA MAVE Awarded for Excellence in Performing Arts (In Recognition of Outstanding Commitment and Success in the Performing Arts) Performing Arts ZARA ROSE Awarded for Excellence in Performing Arts (In Recognition of Outstanding Commitment and Success in the Performing Arts) Performing Arts ZOE ALDWORTH Awarded for Excellence in Performing Arts (In Recognition of Outstanding Commitment and Success in the Performing Arts) Performing Arts - Kapa Haka HARPER SPURWAY Ngā Kaihaka o Polyfest 2025 - Polyfest Performer Performing Arts - Kapa Haka ADRIANA TOFILAU-SELUINI Ngā Kaihaka o Polyfest 2025 - Polyfest Performer Performing Arts - Kapa Haka ALIA PHILLIP Ngā Kaihaka o Polyfest 2025 - Polyfest Performer Performing Arts - Kapa Haka ALYSSA IOAPO Ngā Kaihaka o Polyfest 2025 - Polyfest Performer Performing Arts - Kapa Haka ALYXZANDER MANO-RAWIRI Ngā Kaihaka o Polyfest 2025 - Polyfest Performer Performing Arts - Kapa Haka ANDREW IOAPO Ngā Kaihaka o Polyfest 2025 - Polyfest Performer Performing Arts - Kapa Haka AR'LO NGAWHAU CADORE Ngā Kaihaka o Polyfest 2025 - Polyfest Performer Performing Arts - Kapa Haka AVA ‘UHILA Ngā Kaihaka o Polyfest 2025 - Polyfest Performer Performing Arts - Kapa Haka AYSHA-HAELO WALKER Ngā Kaihaka o Polyfest 2025 - Polyfest Performer Performing Arts - Kapa Haka BELLA MATAPO Ngā Kaihaka o Polyfest 2025 - Polyfest Performer Performing Arts - Kapa Haka CARRICK LANG Ngā Kaihaka o Polyfest 2025 - Polyfest Performer Performing Arts - Kapa Haka CERISSE RAYMOND-LOGO Ngā Kaihaka o Polyfest 2025 - Polyfest Performer Performing Arts - Kapa Haka DREDEL BILLINGTON Ngā Kaihaka o Polyfest 2025 - Polyfest Performer Performing Arts - Kapa Haka EDEN 'UHILA Ngā Kaihaka o Polyfest 2025 - Polyfest Performer Performing Arts - Kapa Haka FAITH CHALMERS-RUKA Ngā Kaihaka o Polyfest 2025 - Polyfest Performer Performing Arts - Kapa Haka HARLEM JAMES Ngā Kaihaka o Polyfest 2025 - Polyfest Performer Performing Arts - Kapa Haka ICTALINA TANE Ngā Kaihaka o Polyfest 2025 - Polyfest Performer Performing Arts - Kapa Haka ISLA LUKUPA KEY Ngā Kaihaka o Polyfest 2025 - Polyfest Performer Performing Arts - Kapa Haka ISLA 'UHILA Ngā Kaihaka o Polyfest 2025 - Polyfest Performer Performing Arts - Kapa Haka IZABELLA SAUMAMAO Ngā Kaihaka o Polyfest 2025 - Polyfest Performer Performing Arts - Kapa Haka JAYLEE TIMMS Ngā Kaihaka o Polyfest 2025 - Polyfest Performer Performing Arts - Kapa Haka JERICHO HOHAIA Ngā Kaihaka o Polyfest 2025 - Polyfest Performer Performing Arts - Kapa Haka JULIETTE TOFILAU-SELUINI Ngā Kaihaka o Polyfest 2025 - Polyfest Performer Performing Arts - Kapa Haka JULISSAH-BELLA CADORE Ngā Kaihaka o Polyfest 2025 - Polyfest Performer Performing Arts - Kapa Haka KASSIUS MANN Ngā Kaihaka o Polyfest 2025 - Polyfest Performer Performing Arts - Kapa Haka KEAAN WAIPOURI BEDDIE Ngā Kaihaka o Polyfest 2025 - Polyfest Performer Performing Arts - Kapa Haka KIMORA JHAYDE NOBLE Ngā Kaihaka o Polyfest 2025 - Polyfest Performer Performing Arts - Kapa Haka LILY 'UHILA Ngā Kaihaka o Polyfest 2025 - Polyfest Performer Performing Arts - Kapa Haka LOUIS THORNLEY-CAMPBELL Ngā Kaihaka o Polyfest 2025 - Polyfest Performer Performing Arts - Kapa Haka MAIA PHILLIP Ngā Kaihaka o Polyfest 2025 - Polyfest Performer Performing Arts - Kapa Haka MIA PAERATA Ngā Kaihaka o Polyfest 2025 - Polyfest Performer Performing Arts - Kapa Haka MIKAERE PHILLIPS Ngā Kaihaka o Polyfest 2025 - Polyfest Performer Performing Arts - Kapa Haka MONACO SIKUVEA Ngā Kaihaka o Polyfest 2025 - Polyfest Performer Performing Arts - Kapa Haka NORA IOAPO Ngā Kaihaka o Polyfest 2025 - Polyfest Performer Performing Arts - Kapa Haka RHEANIN REDMAN Ngā Kaihaka o Polyfest 2025 - Polyfest Performer Performing Arts - Kapa Haka SIANDRA TATUI-MARUARIKI Ngā Kaihaka o Polyfest 2025 - Polyfest Performer Performing Arts - Kapa Haka SJAEQUARN BARTLETT Ngā Kaihaka o Polyfest 2025 - Polyfest Performer Performing Arts - Kapa Haka TANUSHA SHARMA Ngā Kaihaka o Polyfest 2025 - Polyfest Performer Performing Arts - Kapa Haka TEARIKIVAEA CORK Ngā Kaihaka o Polyfest 2025 - Polyfest Performer Performing Arts - Kapa Haka TIAHUIA WARA Ngā Kaihaka o Polyfest 2025 - Polyfest Performer Performing Arts - Kapa Haka WAIARIA RIHARI Ngā Kaihaka o Polyfest 2025 - Polyfest Performer Performing Arts - Kapa Haka ZION MANN HETARIKI Ngā Kaihaka o Polyfest 2025 - Polyfest Performer Academic Award ZOE ALDWORTH Top Year 11 Māori Student – Level 1 Te Reo Māori Academic Award CELESTE APIATA Top Year 12 Māori Student – Level 2 Te Reo Māori Academic Award MADDY FULOP Top Year 13 Māori Student – Level 3 Te Reo Māori Performing Arts - Kapa Haka ALYSSA IOAPO Te Ngākau Manawanui me te Hiranga ki te Kapa Haka - Commitment and Excellence in Kapa Haka Performing Arts - Kapa Haka ALYXANDER MANO-RAWIRI Te Ngākau Manawanui me te Hiranga ki te Kapa Haka - Commitment and Excellence in Kapa Haka Performing Arts - Kapa Haka CARRICK LANG Te Ngākau Manawanui me te Hiranga ki te Kapa Haka - Commitment and Excellence in Kapa Haka Performing Arts - Kapa Haka CERRISE RAYMOND-LOGO Te Ngākau Manawanui me te Hiranga ki te Kapa Haka - Commitment and Excellence in Kapa Haka Performing Arts - Kapa Haka FAITH RUKA-CHALMERS Te Ngākau Manawanui me te Hiranga ki te Kapa Haka - Commitment and Excellence in Kapa Haka Performing Arts - Kapa Haka HARLEM JAMES Te Ngākau Manawanui me te Hiranga ki te Kapa Haka - Commitment and Excellence in Kapa Haka Performing Arts - Kapa Haka JAYLEE TIMMS Te Ngākau Manawanui me te Hiranga ki te Kapa Haka - Commitment and Excellence in Kapa Haka Performing Arts - Kapa Haka KEAAN WAIPOURI- BEDDIE Te Ngākau Manawanui me te Hiranga ki te Kapa Haka - Commitment and Excellence in Kapa Haka Performing Arts - Kapa Haka LOUIS THORNLEY-CAMPBELL Te Ngākau Manawanui me te Hiranga ki te Kapa Haka - Commitment and Excellence in Kapa Haka Performing Arts - Kapa Haka MAIA PHILLIPS Te Ngākau Manawanui me te Hiranga ki te Kapa Haka - Commitment and Excellence in Kapa Haka Performing Arts - Kapa Haka MIA PAERATA Te Ngākau Manawanui me te Hiranga ki te Kapa Haka - Commitment and Excellence in Kapa Haka Performing Arts - Kapa Haka MIKAERE PHILLIPS Te Ngākau Manawanui me te Hiranga ki te Kapa Haka - Commitment and Excellence in Kapa Haka Performing Arts - Kapa Haka TANUSHA SHARMA Te Ngākau Manawanui me te Hiranga ki te Kapa Haka - Commitment and Excellence in Kapa Haka Performing Arts - Kapa Haka TEARIKI CORK Te Ngākau Manawanui me te Hiranga ki te Kapa Haka - Commitment and Excellence in Kapa Haka Performing Arts - Kapa Haka MIKAERE PHILLIPS Kaitātaki Tane - Te Kapa Pātiki 2025 Performing Arts - Kapa Haka MIA PAERATA Kaitātaki Wahine - Te Kapa Pātiki 2025 Leadership Awards ADRIANA TOFILAU-SELUINI Awarded for your Service as a Home Room Representative - He tohu e whakaatu ana i tō rangatiratanga me tō manaaki i tō whānau akomanga. Leadership Awards AVA 'UHILA Awarded for your Service as a Home Room Representative - He tohu e whakaatu ana i tō rangatiratanga me tō manaaki i tō whānau akomanga. Leadership Awards JERICHO HOHAIA Awarded for your Service as a Home Room Representative - He tohu e whakaatu ana i tō rangatiratanga me tō manaaki i tō whānau akomanga. Leadership Awards BAXTER ALDWORTH Awarded for your Service as a Home Room Representative - He tohu e whakaatu ana i tō rangatiratanga me tō manaaki i tō whānau akomanga. Leadership Awards ZOE BEER Awarded for your Service as a Home Room Representative - He tohu e whakaatu ana i tō rangatiratanga me tō manaaki i tō whānau akomanga. Leadership Awards ELIZA GLEESON Awarded for your Service as a Home Room Representative - He tohu e whakaatu ana i tō rangatiratanga me tō manaaki i tō whānau akomanga. Leadership Awards JOSEPH HOLLOWAY Awarded for your Service as a Home Room Representative - He tohu e whakaatu ana i tō rangatiratanga me tō manaaki i tō whānau akomanga. Leadership Awards LUCAS JERRY Awarded for your Service as a Home Room Representative - He tohu e whakaatu ana i tō rangatiratanga me tō manaaki i tō whānau akomanga. Leadership Awards FABIAN AGALEI LETELE Awarded for your Service as a Home Room Representative - He tohu e whakaatu ana i tō rangatiratanga me tō manaaki i tō whānau akomanga. Leadership Awards KAYNE LUNDON-TREWEEK Awarded for your Service as a Home Room Representative - He tohu e whakaatu ana i tō rangatiratanga me tō manaaki i tō whānau akomanga. Leadership Awards ROMAN MAUMASI Awarded for your Service as a Home Room Representative - He tohu e whakaatu ana i tō rangatiratanga me tō manaaki i tō whānau akomanga. Leadership Awards NEVAEH MOMOISEA Awarded for your Service as a Home Room Representative - He tohu e whakaatu ana i tō rangatiratanga me tō manaaki i tō whānau akomanga. Leadership Awards RUBY PELETI Awarded for your Service as a Home Room Representative - He tohu e whakaatu ana i tō rangatiratanga me tō manaaki i tō whānau akomanga. Leadership Awards PEYTON TALAGI Awarded for your Service as a Home Room Representative - He tohu e whakaatu ana i tō rangatiratanga me tō manaaki i tō whānau akomanga. Leadership Awards SHANIAH TOMARS Awarded for your Service as a Home Room Representative - He tohu e whakaatu ana i tō rangatiratanga me tō manaaki i tō whānau akomanga. Leadership Awards JAHMAYNE WILLIAMS Awarded for your Service as a Home Room Representative - He tohu e whakaatu ana i tō rangatiratanga me tō manaaki i tō whānau akomanga. Leadership Awards JERICHO HOHAIA Awarded for your Service as the Year 9 Representative - He tohu e whakaatu ana i tō rangatiratanga me tō manaaki hei māngai mō ngā ākonga Tau 9. Whānau  MIKAERE PHILLIPS Te mana ō Te Puna Aroha - For Outstanding Manaaki, Effort, and Contribution to Whānau Home Room Whānau  HARPER SPURWAY Te Tohu Manaakitanga - For caring for others with selflessness, kindness, and generosity Whānau  ISLA 'UHILA Te Tohu Manaakitanga - For caring for others with selflessness, kindness, and generosity Whānau  TIAHUIA WARA Ngākau nui ki te Kaupapa - For Outstanding Commitment and Dedication to Kaupapa Māori Whānau  MAIA PHILLIP Ngākau nui ki te Kaupapa - For Outstanding Commitment and Dedication to Kaupapa Māori Whānau  ALYXANDER MANO-RAWIRI Ngākau nui ki te Kaupapa - For Outstanding Commitment and Dedication to Kaupapa Māori Whānau  CARRICK LANG Ngākau nui ki te Kaupapa - For Outstanding Commitment and Dedication to Kaupapa Māori Whānau  MIA PAERATA Te Taonga ō Te Puna Aroha - For leadership, perseverance, and courage in all facets of kura Leadership Awards MIKAERE PHILLIPS He Tohu mō Ngā Pou Rangatira - Awarded Tuakana for 2026 In recognition of your outstanding leadership and role-model behaviour for ākonga Māori Leadership Awards MAIA PHILLIP He Tohu mō Ngā Pou Rangatira - Awarded Pou Ako for 2026 In recognition of your learning, leadership, and role-model qualities for ākonga Māori Leadership Awards JULIETTE TOFILAU-SELUINI He Tohu mō Ngā Pou Rangatira - Awarded Pou Hauora for 2026 for outstanding sporting excellence and whakapiki hauora. Leadership Awards FAITH CHALMERS-RUKA He Tohu mō Ngā Pou Rangatira - Awarded Pou Haka for 2026 In recognition of your dedication to Te Ao Haka, and role-model qualities for ākonga Māori. Leadership Awards WAIARIA RIHARI Most Promising Junior Award - In recognition of your potential, dedication, and achievements as an emerging leader among junior ākonga. Leadership Awards JERICHO HOHAIA Most Promising Junior Award - In recognition of your potential, dedication, and achievements as an emerging leader among junior ākonga. Leadership Awards MADDISON FULOP Rangatiratanga Award - For upholding mana, integrity, and leadership through your role as a prefect Leadership Awards ANIKA RAYMOND Rangatiratanga Award - For upholding mana, integrity, and leadership through your role as a prefect Whānau Support Award MICHELLE PHILLIPS Acknowledging your care, dedication, and selfless contribution to kaupapa Māori within our kura Whānau Support Award NATANIA KATENE Acknowledging your care, dedication, and selfless contribution to kaupapa Māori within our kura community. Whānau Support Award BREE MANN Acknowledging your care, dedication, and selfless contribution to kaupapa Māori within our kura community. Whānau Support Award JENNA SADGROVE Acknowledging your care, dedication, and selfless contribution to kaupapa Māori within our kura community. Whānau Support Award RIA APIATA Acknowledging your care, dedication, and selfless contribution to kaupapa Māori within our kura community. Whānau Support Award BELLA MANO Acknowledging your care, dedication, and selfless contribution to kaupapa Māori within our kura community. Whānau Support Award MICHELLE SADGROVE Acknowledging your care, dedication, and selfless contribution to kaupapa Māori within our kura community.