Sophie Pound is the Paraparaumu College dux. Photo / Jack Penman
Sophie Pound is the Paraparaumu College dux. Photo / Jack Penman
Paraparaumu College has held its end-of-year senior prizegiving.
“This has been a week of celebration and one in which we have recognised the tremendous achievements of our Year 11, 12 and 13 students in three award ceremonies,” principal Mark Robinson said.
“On behalf of the Paraparaumu College Board and allstaff, I would like to congratulate all our award winners and their families.
“We are very proud of our students and of all that they have achieved.
“In particular I would like to acknowledge our graduating Year 13s who were celebrated at Southwards Theatre.
Proxime Accessit William Hobson. Photo / Jack Penman
Principal’s Prize for being a Top Scholar in Year 13 – Georgia Grant, William Hobson, Joe Popham, Sophie Pound and Michaela Southcombe
David Tunley Trophy for All Round Excellence in the Senior School – Sylvie Minnaar
Te Ako Patuia Award for Learning and Leadership – Aaliyah Thompson
Te Ara Tu Matauranga (someone who has led and supported others on the pathway of Matauranga Maori) – Zahira Masters
The Tuilagi-Tanielu Pasifika Island Award (an all-rounder award recognising a Pacific Islands student who has contributed significantly to Paraparaumu College and to the Pasifika community) – Odette Vaeluaga
Milne Trophy and Leslie Family Scholarship for Citizenship and Contribution to College Life – Anika Kelly
Sylvie Minnaar won the David Tunley Trophy for All Round Excellence in the Senior School. Photo / Jack Penman
Freemasons Citizenship Award and Trophy for School and Community Service – Oscar Moore
Paraparaumu RSA Memorial Scholarships – Jamie Brown, Edward Hargreaves and Kiera Headifen
