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Mahurangi College Prizegiving 2014 Awards list

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School Sports Champions

Intermediate Girls’ Cross Country Champion

Chantelle Maher

Intermediate Boys’ Athletic Champion 

}                   Jay Morris

}            Joshua Shirley

Intermediate Girls’ Swimming Champion

Amelia Arnerich

Intermediate Boys’ Swimming Champion

Vincent Bubbert

Senior Girls’ Athletic Champion

Abbigail Sim

Senior Boys’ Athletic Champion 

Louis Young

Senior Boys’ Cross Country Champion

Louis Young

Senior Girls’ Cross Country Champion

Ella Harnish

Senior Girls’ Swimming Champion

Ella Harnish

Senior Boys’ Swimming Champion

Daniel Vaughan

Senior Boys’ Tennis Champion

Ben Donaldson 

Sports & Cultural Persons of the Year 

Keith Edmonds Memorial Cup for Sportsman of the Year

Forrest Axford

Frost Plate for Sportswoman of the Year

Ariaana Osborne

Moira Atkinson Trophy for the Cultural Person of the Year

Elspeth Free

Certificates of Merit - Level 1 (1st place in Level 1 subjects)

Business Studies

Emily Campbell 

History

Ashley Maher

Hospitality

Charlotte Wallington

1st equal in Art Painting

Gabby Bissett

Graphics

Brooke Adamson

English

Ari Markowitz

1st equal in Engineering

Joshua Clayden

1st equal in Music

Elijah Morley-Sturm

Mathematics

Imogen Dumville

Digital Technology

Seb Saunders

Year 11 English for Speakers of Other Languages

Yu Mifune

1st equal in Furniture

Roydon Berger

1st equal in Engineering and 1st equal in Furniture

Timothy Bray

1st equal in Art Painting and 1st equal in Music

Eleanor Diaz Ritson

Art Design and Japanese

Lucy Twhigg

Accounting, Geography and Spanish

Chantelle Maher

Fashion and Design, Drama, Physical Education and Science

Sarah Wilson

Merit Awards - Level 2 (1st place in Level 2 subjects)

Knitting Establishment Prize for Graphics

Jonathan Rabey

Kowhai Surgery Prize for Art Design

Sophie Crean

BNZ Prize for Art Painting

Nicole Bindon

Flooring Xtra Prize for Furniture/Carpentry

James Edgerley

Knitting Establishment Prize for Fashion and Design

Hannah Ryan

O’Connor Planning Consultants Prize for Geography

Harrison McKenzie

Withers and Co Prize for Accounting

Samantha Jones

Kowhai Surgery Prize for 1st equal in Hospitality

Trent Scandrett

Dyson, Smythe and Gladwell Prize for Digital Technology

Dean Middleton

Dyson, Smythe and Gladwell Prize for 1st equal in Physical Education

Lydia Henderson

Dyson, Smythe and Gladwell Prize for 1st equal in Physical Education

Tegan Illingworth

Warkworth Dental Prize for Drama

Effie Dancaster

Plume Restaurant Prize for Business Studies

Sami Hawili

Darren Knight Chartered Accountants Prize for Music

Ashleigh Dick

Southern Paprika Prize for English for Speakers of Other Languages

Kay Kang

Adams Driving School Prize for Japanese

Sylvana Ashton

MS Engineering Prize for Engineering

Alistair Larsen

Warkworth Dental Prize for Spanish and Biomarine Limited Prize for Art Photography

Amy Tattersfield

Gubbs Motors Prize for Media Studies and Coresteel Buildings Prize for Mathematics with Statistics

Eden Robertson

Kowhai Surgery Prize for 1st equal in Hospitality and Warkworth Laundry Prize for Tourism

Zoe Giles

Coresteel Buildings Prize for Physics and Maria’s Florist Prize for History

Jack Vasey

Biomarine Limited Prize for Biology, Franklin’s Life Pharmacy Prize for Chemistry, Electrix Warkworth Prize for English and Coresteel Buildings Prize for Mathematics with Statistics and Calculus

Rory McKay 

Merit Awards - Level 3 (1st place in Level 3 subjects)

Prize for Mathematics with Statistics- Internal

Thorne Williams 

Leggoe Electrical Prize for Gateway

Jordyn Hudson

Dyson, Smythe and Gladwell Prize and the Val Hungerford Trophy for Music

Steven Beechey

Warkworth Car and Truck Rentals Prize for Physical Education

Pia Schuster

O’Connor Planning Consultants Prize for Geography

Alana Hathaway

Electrix Warkworth Prize for English

Elizabeth Murphy

Plume Cafe Prize for Hospitality

Kari Meachin

Adams Driving School Prize for Tourism

Brooke Mitchell

Gubbs Motors Prize for Media Studies

Thorne Williams

Gubbs Motors Prize for Drama

Ariaana Osborne

The Camera Shop Prize for Photography

Sydney Shead

MS Engineering Prize for Furniture

Jessica Torkington

Warkworth Dental Prize for Spanish

Sophie Green

Pyramidz Architecture Prize for Fashion and Design

Kate Jones

Biomarine Limited Prize and The Colin Lee Memorial Award for Biology Presented by Robin Dixon

Rose Gannaway

Maria’s Florist Prize and the Brooking Family Trophy for History

Megan Thomson

Warkworth Vets Prize for Art Design and Pyramidz Architecture Prize for Graphics

Melissa Hallett

Leggoe Electrical Prize and The Speed Award for Chemistry and Coresteel Buildings Prize for Mathematics with Statistics

Briella Martin

Bavage, Chapman Prize for Art Painting and Darren Knight Chartered Accountants Prize for Art History

Bree Wooller

Coresteel Buildings Prize for Mathematics with Calculus and Physics Institute Prize for Physics

Daniel Bedggood

Awards for Diligence
Westpac Bank Prizes for Diligence Presented by Mrs Kim Mitchell  

Year 11      

Rhiannon Gill

Year 12

Tegan Illingworth

Samantha Jones

Year 13

Rose Gannaway

Chelsea Lemmen

Awards for Academic Excellence
(listed in alphabetical order)  

Level 1
Webster Malcolm Law and Gubbs Motors Award for Academic Achievement in Level 1 (Highest Grade Point Average in top 100 credits over 6 subjects)- Presented by Mr David Macleod  

Imogen Dumville

Chantelle Maher

Brooke Nicholls

Sarah Wilson

Level 2
Bank of New Zealand and Leggoe Electrical Award for Academic Achievement in Level 2 (Highest Grade Point Average in top 100 credits over 6 subjects) Presented by Ms Alison McKelvie  

Lydia Henderson

Rory McKay

John Su

Jack Vasey

  

Special Awards

Year 11 & 12  

 

The Price Trophy and Bavage, Chapman Limited Prize for diligence in adversity

Brenton Baker

Wilson Wirihana Memorial Trophy and Paper Plus Prize for excellent effort and attitude in all aspects of Maori Culture

Charlotte Wallington

The Whitehorn Award for achievement and diligence in the Pathway Programme

Tunoa Feleti

The Norman Roke Shield and Flooring Xtra Prize for innovation in Technology

Cecile Dixon

The Quintal Family Cup and White Cliffs Timber Prize for diligence in Workshop Technology

James Edgerley

The Lions Club of Kowhai Coast Shield for the Student Learning Centre pupil who is friendly and has a positive attitude

Esther Basevi

The Anthoni Dudding Cup and ANZ Prize for Science

Rory McKay

The Gertie Hamilton Art Award for excellence in Year 12 Painting 

Gertie Hamilton was an avid painter who had a love of nature and recreating this through art. The Gertie Hamilton Trust donate this award with the intention that the awardee will present the school with a work produced by the student, which will then be displayed in the school.

Nicole Bindon

Year 13 

 

The Jaycee Cup and Timberworld Limited prize for Debating

Alysha Dudley

The Adams Driving School Prize for Innovation in Technology

Anastasiya Baranova

The Warkworth Lions Cup and BNZ Prize for Excellence in Public Speaking

}         Rose Gannaway

}         Alana Hathaway

Auckland City Council Tawharanui Regional Park Conservation and Paper Plus Award

Elizabeth Errington

Bree Wooller

The David Wilson Memorial Award and Leggoe Electrical Prize for Mathematics

Daniel Bedggood

The Andrew Coombs Memorial Award and Withers & Co Prize for diligence in Digital Technology

Kutumi Lefferts

Te Mana Maori Trophy and ANZ Prize for a student who has excelled in Manaakitanga

Ariaana Osborne

The Maltby Family Cup and Gubbs Motors Prize for Senior Art

Sydney Shead

Leggoe Electrical Prize for Services to the Library

Briella Martin

The C L Moore Trophy and BNZ Prize for Pure Science

Briella Martin

The Campbell Award and Gubbs Motors Prize for Science and Mathematics

Briella Martin

The Mahurangi College PTA Prize for Deputy Head Girl

Rose Gannaway

The Mahurangi College PTA Prize for Deputy Head Boy

Findlay Buchanan

The Molly Brooking Award and Mahurangi College PTA Prize for Head Girl

Alana Hathaway

The Mahurangi College PTA Prize for Head Boy

Daniel Collings

The Rodney Masonic Lodge Prize for the senior boy who shows the most initiative, self-reliance and consideration for others

Kutumi Lefferts

The Warkworth BPW Club Prize for the senior girl who shows the most initiative, self-reliance and consideration for others

Presented by Ms Sally Smith

Alana Hathaway

The Granville Shield and Biomarine Prize for Civic Responsibilities

Atanrerei Rui

The Year 13 and Leggoe Electrical Award for Leadership – donated by the Year 13 students of 2010

Jessica Tappin

The Ex-Pupils’ Rose Bowl and BNZ Prize for Best All-Rounder

Ariaana Osborne

ACADEMIC AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS 

MCDONALD ADAMS OPTOMETRISTS’ SCHOLARSHIP ($400) Presented by Mrs Sally Adam

For a student going on to study Science at University. -

Briella Martin

ARGYLE MANUFACTURING SCHOLARSHIP ($250 each) Presented by Mr David Macleod 

For academic achievement in Year 13 for 2014. 

Rose Gannaway

Alana Hathaway

DAN SMITH CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS SCHOLARSHIP ($1,000) Presented by Mr Dan Smith 

This is a new scholarship this year offered by Dan Smith, who has recently opened his own practice here in Warkworth.  This scholarship is to support a student demonstrating outstanding ability, who is going on to study Accounting.

 Jack Sharp

DAVID SHEAT MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP (ROTARY) ($1,000) Presented by Mrs Rose Shea

This scholarship is awarded to a student of outstanding academic ability and the potential to continue with Tertiary Studies.

Elizabeth Murphy

THE LIONS CLUB YOUNG AMBASSADOR SCHOLARSHIP ($1,000) Presented by Mr David Macleod

For academic achievement, extra-curricular and community involvement.

Rose Gannaway

 DOLLY WYNYARD TRUST SCHOLARSHIPS Presented by Mr David Macleod

Awarded to suitably talented students to continue with tertiary studies in Art or Music.

Ella Harnish ($1,000)

Dominique Morgan ($1,000)

Sydney Shead ($1,000)

Elspeth Free ($2,000)   

THE GLADYS PARTRIDGE SCHOLARSHIP ($1,500) Presented by Mrs Joy Boniface 

The scholarship is the result of a generous bequest to St John Ambulance from Mrs G M Partridge – a long standing member of the Rodney community.  St John Ambulance, Warkworth donate this scholarship to a student who will be furthering their education in the Health Profession.

Elizabeth Murphy

RODNEY LOCAL BOARD SCHOLARSHIP ($2,000) Presented by Councillor Mrs Beth Houlbrooke

Awarded for academic achievement, contribution to College and ability to continue with studies at tertiary level.

Steven Beechey

Lana McCarthy

VICTORIA UNIVERSITY ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP ($5,000) Presented by Ms Rachel Manirakiza

These scholarships are awarded to students who have shown excellent academic ability.

Rene Corlett

Alana Hathaway

Lydia Overton

MASSEY  UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF BUSINESS CAPTAINS’ CLUB LEADERSHIP AWARD ($5,000) Presented by Ms Rebekah Walker

This award was established to recognise and support emerging leaders in full-time business programmes at Massey University with a previous record of leadership and high academic achievement.  Applicants must also have been the leader of a school academic or cultural group or captain of the school’s top sports team in a code.  The value of the Award will cover the first year fees up to a maximum of $5,000 for full-time study at any Massey University campus.

Findlay Buchanan

Katrina Scarth

UNIVERSITY OF AUCKLAND JUBILEE AWARD ($6,000) Presented by Mr David Macleod

This award is made to students with academic merit and potential to succeed at university.  The University received 550 applications and 150 awards were given throughout New Zealand.  The recipient will receive $6,000: $2000 per year for the first three years of an undergraduate degree.

Melissa Hallett

Alana Hathaway

UNIVERSITY OF OTAGO LEADERS OF TOMORROW SCHOLARSHIP ($5,000) Presented by Mr David Macleod

For a student with academic ability, has demonstrated leadership potential and is involved with sport and/or cultural activities and has made a contribution to the community.

Rose Gannaway

UNIVERSITY OF AUCKLAND ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP ($12,500) Presented by Mr David Macleod

This scholarship is funded by previous University students and the Alumni Office.  The University received over 220 applications and 20 scholarships were given throughout New Zealand.  The recipient will receive $2,500 per year towards tuition for the minimum length of the degree.

Rose Gannaway

AUCKLAND UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY SCHOLARSHIP Presented by Ms Jennifer Hastie
Student Advisor at Auckland University of Technology.

For the last nine years, The Auckland University of Technology and our school have been working together successfully to provide tertiary pathways for our students to study at The Auckland University of Technology.

The Auckland University of Technology Business and Law Maori High Achiever Scholarship ($15,000 plus) is awarded to students of Maori descent who have demonstrated a high level of academic achievement, leadership and service.  The Scholarship pays tuition fees for up to three years study at The Auckland University of Technology, renewed annually pending academic performance. The 2014 Auckland University of Technology Business and Law Maori High Achiever Scholarship goes to

Liam Bates

The Auckland University of Technology Woolf Fisher First in Family Scholarship ($18,000 plus) is awarded to a student of academic ability and who will uphold the values of its founder; integrity, leadership, boldness of vision, keenness and capacity for work. This is the first year this scholarship has been awarded nationally and 13 scholarships may be awarded.  The 2014 Auckland University of Technology Woolf Fisher First in Family Scholarship goes to

Thorne Williams

The Auckland University of Technology Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship ($15,000 plus) is awarded to a student who has demonstrated outstanding academic excellence this year.  The Scholarship pays tuition fees for up to three years study at The Auckland University of Technology, renewed annually pending academic performance. The 2014 Auckland University of Technology Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship goes to

Jessica Tappin

BANK OF NEW ZEALAND SCHOLARSHIP  ($1,000) 
ALON & AUDREY SHAW AWARD
for PROXIME ACCESSIT
of Mahurangi College
  Presented by Ms Alison McKelvie
 

Briella Martin
 

KGA LIMITED Scholarship ($3,000)
  PATRICIA & ALAN SCHEDEWY FAMILY CUP
  for DUX
  of Mahurangi College
   Presented by Ms Jacqueline Ironside and Mr David Macleod
 

 Jessica Tappin