Student Excellence
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2015 Winter Blue & Silvers (NZ Representative)
The following students received recognition in the 2015 Winter Blues & Silvers (NZ Representative) ceremony held recently.
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He Waka Kōtuia - 2015 Kapa Haka Regional Competition Success
A fantastic effort from our Kapa Haka group He Waka Kōtuia has seen them achieve many accolades. Their performances saw them gain the following distinctions:
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Krishan Karetai - Kaitātaki Tāne Award
Congratulations to Krishan Karetai (left) on his 1st equal award in the Kaitātaki Tāne (Male Leader) category at the recent Kapa Haka Regional Competition. An outstanding effort.
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2015 Otago Junior OMAthalon Competition - 1st Place
Congratulations to the Year 9 team for their first placing in the recent Junior OMAthalon Competition. The team consisted of:
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2015 University of Otago Junior Maths Competition Success
Recently students participated in the University of Otago Junior Maths Competition. This competition sees around 10,000 entrants New Zealand wide take part, with approximately 3500 at each year level.
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Alex van der Weerden - Otago Wildlife Photography Competition
Alex van der Weerden recently participated in the Otago Wildlife Photography Competition. He achieved the following recognition:
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Sam van der Weerden - International Science School
Sam van der Weerden has been rewarded for his efforts as only one of 5 New Zealand students accepted to attend the 2015 Professor Harry Messels International Science School in Sydney.
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Manu Kōrero Competition 2015
In the recent Manu Kōrero National Secondary School Speech Contest Kahurangi Flavell (right) finished 2nd in the Senior English category, while Tumai Cassidy (centre) finished 1st in the Junior Maori category.
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NZ Secondary Schools Culinary Challenge Regional Event
In the recent NZ Secondary Schools Culinary Challenge Regional Event Liam Cowie (Year 13 - left) and Tom White (Year 12) received a commendable third place bronze medal. Good work.
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Joshua Duff & Taylor Haugh - NZ Representatives Touch 2014
Joshua Duff (left)New Zealand U15 Mixed TeamTaylor HaughNew Zealand U17 Mixed Team