11 NOVEMBER 2022

The last official day for our Seniors was Thursday 3 November. It is always a bitter sweet time for us here at Lakes High and an emotional rollercoaster for our students. We will miss all our students however we are very proud of them and wish them all the very best for their finals. I look forward to our Leavers Dinner on 7 December, where I can catch up with our senior students and their whānau in a social setting.

Last week, we held our Senior Academic Prizegiving Ceremony. It was a fantastic event, and an absolute pleasure to see our students receive their awards. The evening was very enjoyable and a proud occasion for us to celebrate the academic successes of our Senior Students. A big thank you to all our students and staff who organized this event, without whom it would not have been so successful. My thanks also to all our special guests for attending and for presenting our students with their cups and certificates.

Kia ora Koutou,

Most Promising Musician

A musician who shows talent and promise in pursuing music in life after school

Kerry Salter

Artful Dodger Award for Best Overall Performance

Brock Aitchison

Rotorua Museum Trophy for Excellence in History Awarded for the top History student/students

Fiona Lambdin Sam Cheesman

The James Edwards Memorial Trophy for Geography

This is awarded to a student who demonstrates an in depth understanding of environmental and global issues. This student displays leadership in fieldwork and enthusiasm for all aspects of Geography.

Cody Managh Megan Middleton

Contribution to Maoritanga Award

Whaikorero, Whakatau, Kaitataki Haka, Te Reo (L4) Whakapapa, Hitori, Rangatiratanga, Manaaki, Tautoko. Kingi Aupouri

Judge Hingston Trophy for Oral Maori Whakatau, Whaikorero, Pohiri. Service to School and the Community. Maraea Dewes Green

Most Outstanding Maori Student Award

Leadership (Head Boy) Sports, Cultural, Service to school and Community, Academic

Kahurangi Dewes Green

Top Te Waharoa Student Awarded to Senior who has completed all Unit Standard work to an excellent standard

Kahurangi Dewes Green

Heather Moyses Trophy for Most Improved Senior Mathematics Student Jasmine Emile-Chhura

The Jack Aratema Trophy for top Mathematics Student Agustina Gonzalez Diaz

Ridings Cup Senior Speech Award

Kahurangi Dewes-Green

Bob Greenfield Trophy Year 12 Science Award

Caitlin Fleming

Thornton Cup for Excellence in Technology

Awarded to Senior who has completed all Unit Standard work to an excellent standard Jordon Pol

Tai Haywood Trophy for Endeavour in Technology

Oliver Staunton

Andrew Hughes Trophy for Excellence in Design

Donated by Lesley Hughes in memory of Andrew to recognise outstanding achievement in senior design

Lucy Maunder

The Pearson Cup For Excellence in Food Technology

This award donated to Patricia Pearson for achievement in year 11 Food Bailee Hutchison

Top English Language Student

Jason Geng

Te Puawaitanga Top Student for Effort and Achievement

Shianne Murphy

Emerging Photographer Award

This award is given to a student of any year level new to the discipline of photography. The student who receives this award displays natural talent, creativity and passion in all aspects of photography

Laura Walton

Lenz Photography Award for Notable Achievement in Photography

Donated by the late Owen Howard of Lenz Photography: Awarded to the student who has demonstrated a true passion for the craft of Photography (across any level of photography)

Alana Wilkinson

Kimberley Stevens Memorial Trophy for a Senior Female Student in Mathematics and Science

Agustina Gonzalez Diaz

Most Promising Year 11 Visual Artist

The year 11 art student who shows the most originality, flair and artistic ability at year 11 Lizzie Avis

The Big A Award for a Senior Student for Outstanding Performance in Visual Arts

Awarded to a senior Art student demonstrating outstanding performance in Visual Arts

Lucy Maunder

Photolife Visual Art Award

For a student of Photography who has demonstrated outstanding ability. Kerry Salter

NZ Arts and Crafts Award

Awarded to the art student of any level who excels in Maori Art

Kahurangi Dewes Green

New Zealand Trade Academy Top Student

Awarded to the Top student in the 2nd year of the course who has also shown the most commitment.

Kerra Lee Muncaster

Kim Stevenson Cup for Year 13 Physical Education

Alana Wilkinson

Rebecca Shipgood Memorial Trophy for a Year 11 Girl for School Involvement

Rebecca was a student at Rotorua Lakes High School who passed away. This award is to recognise a female student who has had to overcome adversity to continue their schooling and who gets involved in all aspects of school life.

Christine Daniels

Bella Shaw

Holland Beckett Law Sponsorship

Megan Middleton

Toloa Secondary School Scholarship

Mary Schuster

The Lakes Way Scholarship

This award has been donated by an anonymous donor and the recipients are awarded $250 each. The students have been awarded this scholarship in recognition of their commitment to a range of extra curricular activities throughout their time at Lakes and in recognition of their high level of attendance over the past 5 years. These students have been identified as showing the Lakes Way.

Matthew Davy Pipi Uhl

The Prime Ministers Vocational Excellence Award - $2000

Tehimana Taikato

St David’s Church Scholarship - $750

For a student going to Toi Ohomai

Jamie Palmer

Duke of Edinburgh Award Bronze

Caitlin Fleming

Holly Martin

Stella Weston

Menna Lloyd Jones Corey Davidson

2022 Rotorua Young Achievers Award

Fiona Lambdin

Kingo Aupouri

Kahurangi Dewes Green

Agustina Gonzalez Diaz

Alana Wilkinson

Cristobal Sanzana Leal

Pipi Uhl

BOT Student Rep

Ara Robinson

Okareka House Prefect Award

Laura Walton

Rotokakahi House Prefect Award

Hinewai Bennett

Jack Wyatt

Tarawera House Prefect Award

Ebony Wisse

Melissa Bentley

Tikitapu House Prefect Award

Keil Raethel

Tehimana Taikato

Interhouse Competition Shield Award Tarawera and Tikitapu

Sports Captain Deacon Brons

Environmental Captain Alana Wilkinson

Cultural Captain Agustina Gonzalez Diaz

Academic Captain Sam Cheesman

Deputy Head Prefect Award

Fiona Lambdin Cristobal Sanzana Leal

Head Prefect Award

Kahurangi Dewes Green Kingi Aupouri

Scholarships

Waikato University

Jacob Heighway Te Paewai o te Rangi: Scholarship for Outstanding Academic Achievement $28,000.00

Alana Wilkinson Ko Te Tangata School Leavers Scholarship $5,000.00

Megan Middleton Ko Te Tangata School Leavers Scholarship $5,000.00

Megan Middleton D. V. Bryant Trust Residential Scholarship $3,000.00

Megan Middleton Robert and Jacqueline Mowbray Fund $500.00

Corey Davidson Tauranga Campus Residential Scholarship $8,000.00

Auckland University

Rayden Nguyen Keystone Pink Beluga School Leaver Property Scholarship $27,000.00

Auckland University of Technology

Rayden Nguyen Find Your Greatness Scholarship $22,920.00

Otago University

Jasmine Emile Chhura Maori Entrance Scholarship $15,000.00

Agustina Gonzalez Diaz Leaders of Tomorrow Entrance Scholarship $7,000.00

Sam Cheesman Leaders of Tomorrow Entrance Scholarship $7,000.00

Victoria University of Wellington

Fiona Lambdin Raukaraka Scholarship for Leadership $5,000.00

University of Canterbury

Logan Burrell Hiranga Scholarship for Academic Excellence $5,000.00

Yezsa Pagtolon An UC Product Design Scholarship $10,000.00

YEAR 11 ACADEMIC AWARDS

Lizzie Avis

First in Art

Keagan Baddiley Second in Digital Technology Effort and Achievement in Mixed Media and Photography

Charlotte Barclay Second in English Second in Geography

Josh Belt

First in Digital Technology

First in Mixed Media and Photography

First Equal in Mathematics with Stats & Calculus Effort and Achievement in Science

Maia Corskie

First Equal in Textiles, Fashion and Design Effort and Achievement in Mathematics with Stats Effort in Food Technology

Tai Cronin

First Equal in Engineering

Effort and Achievement in Mathematics with Stats & Calculus Effort and Achievement in Science

Christine Daniels

Finn Dempsey

First in Carpentry

First Equal in Design and Visual Communication

First in Te Reo Maori

Third Equal in English Third in Digital Technology

Maraea Dewes Green

First in Level 3 Te Reo Maori

First Equal in Maori Performing Arts Third Equal in Music

Marissa Fafeita Third Equal in English Third in Geography

Dylan Fouracre Second Equal in Level 2 Music

Rebecca Garmonsway Second in Economics Third in Science Effort and Achievement in English Effort and Achievement in History

Heremia Grace Harris First Equal in Combined Science Third Equal in Textiles, Fashion and Design

Maddison Guptill First in Sport Science Second Equal in Mathematics with Stats

Scott Heron Third in Food Technology Effort and Achievement in English Effort and Achievement in Mathematics with Stats and Calculus

Bailee Hutchison First Equal in Textiles, Fashion and Design

Adifaah Jalil

First in Accounting First in Health Second in Science Third in History Effort and Achievement in English Effort and Achievement in Mathematics with Stats and Calculus

Tina Kwok

First Equal in Legal Studies

First in Economics Third Equal in English Effort and Achievement in Level 2 Mathematics with Stats & Calculus Effort and Achievement in Accounting Effort and Achievement in Science

Sulis Lambdin

First in Mathematics with Stats Second in Health Third in Art Effort and Achievement in History

Francesca Marr

Second in Mixed Media and Photography

Grace McQuoid First in Music

Riley Muggleton Second in Sports Science

Effort and Achievement in Applied Outdoor Education (STAR)

Effort and Achievement in English Effort and Achievement in Science

Sara O'Driscoll

First Equal in Mathematics with Stats & Calculus First in Drama

First in Food Technology Third in Mixed Media and Photography Effort and Achievement in Science

Matthew Parker First in Science

First Equal in History First in English

First Equal in Design and Visual Communication Third Equal in Mathematics with Stats & Calculus

Cameron Perry First in Geography Third in Economics Effort and Achievement in Science

Riley Peyroux

First Equal in Legal Studies

Emma Ramage Third Equal in Music

Jack Rison

First Equal in Legal Studies

Effort and Achievement in Mathematics with Stats & Calculus Effort and Achievement in Physical Education

Maria Salter Second Equal in Mathematics with Stats

Ryan Sanders

First Equal in Combined Science

Effort and Achievement in Mathematics with Stats & Calculus Effort and Achievement in Literacy English Effort and Achievement in Food Technology

Alannah Short Second in Drama Second in Food Technology

Laksh Singh

First Equal in History

Effort and Achievement in Mathematics with Stats & Calculus

Kobe Smith

Effort and Achievement in Science

Effort and Achievement in Digital Technology Effort and Achievement in Information & Communication Technology

Second Equal in Level 2 Music Third in Design and Visual Communication Effort and Achievement in Geography

Luke Sparks First in NZ Trade Academy Third in Engineering Effort in Mathematics with Stats

Callum St Clair Newman First Equal in Engineering Second in Carpentry

Tekuiamoeawa Tamati Third Equal in Music

Te Rangi Tawhi First Equal in Maori Performing Arts Effort and Achievement in Sport Science

Lauren Thompson First in Level 2 Music First in Product Design Effort and Achievement in English Effort and Achievement in Mathematics with Stats & Calculus

Cohen Treviranus Third in Carpentry Effort and Achievement in Combined Science

Mia Vandy Second in Drama Effort and Achievement in History

Taleah Voigt Third Equal in Textiles, Fashion and Design

Matthew Watson Second in Art Second in Music Effort and Achievement in Design and Visual Communication

Weslee Wright First in Physical Education

Bella Wyatt Third in Sports Science Effort and Achievement in Applied Outdoor Education (STAR) Effort and Achievement in Health

Tomas Zuidmeer First in Applied Outdoor Education (STAR) Effort and Achievement in Geography

Effort and Achievement in Science

YEAR 11 MERIT AWARDS

Brock Aitchison Effort and Achievement in Drama Effort in Mathematics with Stats

Stella Angus Effort and Achievement in Sport Science

Josh Avery Effort and Achievement in Combined Science Effort in Food Technology

Reinhart Bosch Effort and Achievement in Carpentry Effort and Achievement in Music Effort in Combined Science

William Bosma Effort and Achievement in History

Vince Calica Effort and Achievement in Sport Science

Harry Cheesman Effort and Achievement in Design and Visual Communication Effort and Achievement in Economics

Logan Davy Effort and Achievement in Music

Julian Fear Effort and Achievement in Carpentry

Liam Fraser Effort and Achievement in Applied Outdoor Education (STAR)

Jason Geng Effort and Achievement in Information & Communication Technology Effort in Food Technology

Kim Geraets Skerrett Effort and Achievement in Mathematics with Stats

Rhys Gillions Effort and Achievement in Food Technology

Tiraha Karakia Effort and Achievement in Literacy English Effort and Achievement in Te Reo Maori

Meliz Kaya Effort and Achievement in Mixed Media and Photography

Taylor Lewis Effort and Achievement in Physical Education

Ticayla Manson Effort and Achievement in Sport Science

Jozef Mazur Effort and Achievement in Digital Technology

Effort and Achievement in Mathematics with Stats and Calculus

Lennox McKay Effort and Achievement in Mathematics with Stats

Jaz McMillan

Effort and Achievement in Food Technology Effort and Achievement in Mathematics with Stats & Calculus Effort and Achievement in Product Design

Brodie Morgan Effort and Achievement in Engineering

Rayden Ngarimu Effort and Achievement in Carpentry Effort and Achievement in Physical Education Effort in Mathematics with Stats

Logan Nicholas Effort and Achievement in Engineering

Allye Paringatai

Effort and Achievement in Combined Science

Rose Pomare Effort and Achievement in Food Technology

Mitchell Rowell Effort in Engineering

Mary Schuster Effort and Achievement in English

Bella Shaw Effort and Achievement in Digital Technology

AJ Tague Effort in NZ Trade Academy

Zoe Wicks Effort and Achievement in English Effort and Achievement in Food Technology

YEAR 12 ACADEMIC AWARDS

Elrie Bosch

Third in Mathematics with Stats & Calculus Effort and Achievement in Design and Visual Communication Effort and Achievement in English Through the Lens Effort and Achievement in Music

Samara Calvert

First Equal in Chemistry Second Equal in Biology Second in Geography Second in Mathematics with Stats & Calculus

Incke Conradie

First in Applied Outdoor Education Effort and Achievement in Biology Effort and Achievement in Chemistry Effort and Achievement in Physics

Aston Dow First Equal in Legal Studies

First in Economics First in History Second Equal in English

April Durbin First in Geography Effort and Achievement in Biology Effort and Achievement in Mathematics with Stats

Keanen Dyson Second in Photography Third Equal in Tourism Effort and Achievement in Mathematics with Stats

Caitlin Fleming First Equal in Chemistry Second Equal in Biology Third in Physics Effort and Achievement in Mathematics with Stats & Calculus

Erika Hale First Equal in Tourism Third Legal Studies Effort and Achievement in Hospitality

Kaia Hayes First in Science Effort in Mathematics with Stats

Charlotte Holt Second in Mathematics with Stats Effort and Achievement in Art

Toby Huston

First in Engineering

Lukas Joy First Equal in Design First in Design and Visual Communication First in Mathematics with Stats & Calculus First in Physics Effort and Achievement in English Through the Lens

Caitlin Lang First in Biology Second in Geography Effort and Achievement in Chemistry Effort and Achievement in Physics

Eva Lescheid First Equal in English Through the Lens First in Hospitality Second in Design

Rupert Lewis Third in Design and Visual Communication

Menna Lloyd Jones First in Photography Second Equal in History

Teina Meenehan First in Physical Education

Kerra Lee Muncaster First in NZ Trade Academy Second in Hospitality Effort and Achievement in Carpentry

Livoni Nai Third in Art Effort and Achievement in Science

Patience Nathan Second in Geography Second in Health Effort and Achievement in Accounting

Milla Phipps First in Sport Science Second in Design and Visual Communication Effort and Achievement in Physics

Capryce Proctor Third in Hospitality Effort and Achievement in art

Jack Rolfe Third in Carpentry Third in Engineering

Harrison Smith Third in Photography Effort and Achievement in Digital Technology Effort and Achievement in Information & Communication Technology

Oliver Staunton First Equal in Engineering Second in Carpentry

Kya Stuart First Equal in Art First in Te Reo Maori Effort and Achievement in Tourism

Bailee Swinyard First in Mathematics with Stats Third Equal in Tourism

Waiata Taikato

Second Equal in History Effort and Achievement in Economics Effort and Achievement in Mathematics with Stats & Calculus

Samuel Trass First in Carpentry

Miyume Ueno First Equal in Art

Second Equal in English Second Equal in History Effort and Achievement in Biology

Katrina Weblin

First Equal in English Through the Lens Effort and Achievement in Art Effort and Achievement in Photography

Hannah Weinberg First Equal in Legal Studies First Equal in Tourism First in Health Third in English Through the Lens Third in Mathematics with Stats

Stella Weston First in English

Second in Level 3 Mathematics With Stats Second Equal in History Second in Physics Third in Chemistry

YEAR 12 MERIT AWARDS

Toka Awhimate Effort in NZ Trade Academy

Anja Crombie Effort and Achievement in Health Effort and Achievement in Mathematics with Stats Effort and Achievement in Science

Finn Firkin Effort and Achievement in Engineering

Alyssa Flight Effort in Childcare

Courtney Folley Effort and Achievement in Mathematics with Stats

Paul Furstenburg Effort and Achievement in Engineering Effort and Achievement in English Through the Lens

Sahara James Effort in Childcare

Sahaj Kasipersad Effort and Achievement in Science

Bailey Leigh Effort and Achievement in Textiles, Fashion and Design Effort and Achievement in Childcare

Uenuku Malcolm Papworth Effort and Achievement in Physical Education

Jordan Pol Effort in Mathematics with Stats and Calculus

Sam Reid

Aliya Sanders

Effort in Design and Visual Communication

Effort and Achievement in English Through the Lens Effort and Achievement in Textiles, Fashion and Design

Hannah Santos Effort and Achievement in Photography Effort and Achievement in History

Eben Shaw Effort in Engineering

Sasha Lee Tawhara

Effort and Achievement in English Through the Lens Effort and Achievement in Tourism

Sasha Temara

Effort and Achievement in Textiles, Fashion and Design Effort and Achievement in Tourism

Nina Schwitzer

Tama Te Whau

Effort and Achievement in Music

Effort and Achievement in Mathematics with Stats & Calculus

Brie Walker Frost Effort and Achievement in Hospitality

YEAR 13 ACADEMIC AWARDS

Melissa Bentley

First in Physical Education Effort and Achievement in Art

Deacon Brons Second Equal in Tourism

Logan Burrell First Equal in Geography First Equal in Physics First in Applied Outdoor Education First in Biology Second in Chemistry Effort and Achievement in Mathematics With Calculus

Cullen Caines Second in Science Effort and Achievement in Music

Spencer Calvert Third in Design and Visual Communication

Sam Cheesman

First Equal in English First Equal in History Second in Classical Studies

Jioleigh Crabb

Second in Hospitality

Effort and Achievement in Art Effort and Achievement in Textiles, Fashion and Design Effort in Mathematics with Stats Effort in Childcare

Nikau Cronin

First Equal in Hospitality Effort and Achievement in Applied Outdoor Education Effort in Mathematics With Stats

Corey Davidson First in Science

William Davies Second Equal in Tourism Second in Music Effort and Achievement in Engineering

Kahurangi Dewes-Green First in Art First in Te Waharoa Effort and Achievement in Maori Performing Arts

Liam du Plessis

First Equal in Product Design

First in Engineering Second in Mathematics With Calculus Third in Chemistry Third in Physics

Sophie Dunn Third Equal in Mathematics With Stats Effort and Achievement in Art

Agustina Gonzalez Diaz First in Mathematics With Stats

First in Chemistry

First Equal in Geography First Equal in Physics First Equal in Hospitality Second in Biology

Jacob Heighway First Equal in Product Design Third Equal in Economics Third in Geography

Te Rina King Third in Music Effort and Achievement in Tourism

Fiona Lambdin

First Equal in English

First Equal in History First in Classical Studies Second in Art Third Equal in Economics

Daniel Malcolm

Lucy Maunder

First in Level 4 Te Reo Maori

First Equal in Art

First in Design and Visual Communication Third Equal in Mathematics With Stats Third in English Effort and Achievement in Classical Studies

Jess Merriman

First Equal in Design First in Mathematics with Calculus First in Tourism

Megan Middleton First in Health Third in Biology Effort and Achievement in English

Alec Nathan First Equal in Design Second Equal in Tourism Third Equal in Classical Studies Effort and Achievement in Music Jane Nguyen First Equal in Economics

Rayden Nguyen Third Equal in Economics

Dillan Roper Third Equal in Hospitality Effort in Childcare

Kerry Salter First in Music Third in Photography Effort and Achievement in Classical Studies

Liam Snook

First Equal in Product Design Second in Design and Visual Communication Third Equal in Classical Studies Third in History Effort and Achievement in Mathematics With Calculus

Laura Walton First in Photography Effort and Achievement in Tourism

Alana Wilkinson

First Equal in Economics First in Sport Science Second in Photography Third in Mathematics With Calculus Effort and Achievement in Applied Outdoor Education Effort and Achievement in History

YEAR 13 MERIT AWARDS

Kingi Aupouri Effort and Achievement in Maori Performing Arts

Hinewai Bennett Effort and Achievement in Maori Performing Arts

Korban Birchall Effort in Geography Effort in Mathematics with Stats

Matthew Davy Effort and Achievement in Tourism

Dylan Field Effort and Achievement in Physical Education

Maegan Fraser Effort and Achievement in Mathematics with Stats

Bailee Murphy Effort and Achievement in Health

Charlotte Smith Effort and Achievement in Geography Effort and Achievement in Sport Science

Briar Wilkinson Effort and Achievement in Applied Outdoor Education

Jack Wyatt Effort and Achievement in Science Effort in Mathematics with Stats Effort and Achievement in Level 2 Carpentry

PREFECTS GIRLS PREFECTS BOYS

Capryce Proctor

Hannah Weinberg

Menna Lloyd Jones

Milla Phipps

Maraea Paul

Madyson Manaia Martin

Elrie Bosch

Kya Stuart

Ethan Hoggard Jordan Pol Logan Morley Rupert Lewis

Kenneth Yang

2023 PREFECT CAPTAINS

CULTURAL CAPTAIN - Stella Weston

SPORTS CAPTAIN Keanon Dyson

ACADEMIC CAPTAIN - Aston Dow ENVIRONMENTAL CAPTAIN - Ballee Swynyard

2023 HOUSE

OKAREKA

Tama Te Whau

ROTOKAKAHI

Lucas Joy

TIKITAPU Harrison Smith

TARAWERA Sam Reid

PREFECTS

TO ALL OUR SENIORS

Best of luck with your NCEA Exams over the next few weeks. Study hard!!

FROM ALL OF US AT LAKES HIGH

Ngā mihi Jon Ward Principal/Tumuaki ___________________________________________________________________________

BRIEF LOOK TERM 4 2022

NGA KORERO MAI I A TATOU KAIAKO NEWS FROM OUR TEACHERS

OUTSTANDING ARTWORK

Well done to all senior Visual Art students who have now completed their portfolio work, we have some outstanding submissions this year! The Art staff would like to congratulate all year 11, 12 and 13 students who finished and submitted a portfolio, it has been a challenging year, but we got through it with a lot of perseverance and hard work. Thank you to the families of our students for their continuous support.

Katrina Weblin year 12

Kya Stuart year 12

Eva Leicheid year 12

Lucy Maunder year 13

Kahurangi Dewes Green year 13

Kya Stuart year 12

Miyume Ueno year 12

Capryce Proctor year 12 Lukas Joy year 12

NZQA

Students should be logging into their area on the NZQA site ( www.nzqa.govt.nz) regularly to check their entries for externals, current results and how they link to Pathways and also, they can see their personalised exam timetable. All they need is their NSN ( this is on all the tracking reports and can be accessed through the KAMAR and Schoolpoint portals). We strongly encourage students to do this often!

NCEA EXAMS 2022

The 2022 Examination Timetable for current NCEA standards and New Zealand Scholarship will run from: Monday 14 November to Tuesday 6 December 2022.

NGA ANGITU A NGA AKONGA/STUDENT SUCCESSES

OUR FORMER STUDENTS SUCCESSES

Former students of Rotorua Lakes High School graduating from Te Herenga Waka Victoria University of Wellington It is with pleasure we congratulate our former students who have graduated from Victoria University between June 2021 and May 2022. Wonderful successes for these great young people.

Annie Hutchison GDTCPR GDip Teaching (Primary)

Antonia van Sitter BAS Bachelor of Arch Studies Architecture

Emma Jenkin BCOM Bachelor of Commerce Information Systems; Marketing

Ethan Wait BSC Bachelor of Science Biotechnology; Chemistry

Glen George BCOM Bachelor of Commerce Economics; Public Policy

Jay Hollows GDTCEC GDip Teaching (EC)

Joshua Halliday BAS Bachelor of Arch Studies Architecture

Joshua Lee MSC Master of Science Physical Geography First Class Honours

Kristin Crook BSCHON Bachelor of Science with Hons Psychology First Class Honours

LeRoy Nurkka BA Bachelor of Arts Art History; Film

Maggie Donovan MPOLS Master of Political Science Passed with Merit

Maria Trass BSC Bachelor of Science Geology

Maria Gea BBMEDS Bachelor of Biomedical Science Human Genetics

Max Spijkerbosch MSWDEV Master of Software Development Passed with Merit

CAREERS/GATEWAY

The MacDiarmid Institute for Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology

Call for Discovery Scholarship Applications (for the 2023 academic year)

Deadline: Sunday 18th December 2022, 5pm

Kia Ora, Bula Vinaka, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Fakatalofa atu, Kia orana, Mālō e lelei, Mālō nī, Talofa lava, Tēnā koutou katoa ki ngā motu o Te Moana nui a Kiwa and a warm welcome to you all

The MacDiarmid Institute is delighted to announce the continued funding of its Discovery Scholarship Programme, for Māori and Pacific Island students in tertiary science. This is an extension of our long running DiscoveryCamp programme, to support students studying in the physical sciences, chemical/materials engineering, Māori sciences or sciences related to sustainable innovation. All the details below are also available on our website.

The scholarships will pay university fees up to $8,000 for the 2023 academic year, and a one off cash award of up to $3,000. The Institute welcomes applications from all Māori and Pacific Island students from all backgrounds and abilities, and will award a number of scholarships at each year of undergraduate study, Honours/PgDipSci, and Masters study. Students who are studying part time are also encouraged to apply. In addition to the financial award, Discovery Scholars will be eligible for the same kinds of ongoing support as our current DiscoveryCamp Alumni cohort, such as summer studentships and access to a range of MacDiarmid Institute events. Please note that if undertaking PhD studies you are currently not eligible for these scholarships, but please contact us at MacD Admin@vuw.ac.nz and we will help connect you with the appropriate scholarships for which you are eligible.

Awards Available:

• Te Kainga Rua Award Second Chance Learner Award This category is for mature students either returning to tertiary education after having some time away or those that are undertaking tertiary courses for the first time. If you are passionate about the natural sciences or you wish to return to tertiary studies and would like help with reaching your goals and potential, we encourage you to apply.

• Piki Ake Award Step It Up Award This category is for students who are passionate about science but have found it challenging to achieve highly. This award is to help enthusiastic students reach their potential and step up into achieving.

• Te Taumata Award High Achiever Award This category is for students who have excelled in their studies and are looking toward continuing their study in the field.

• Te Mātauranga Pūtaiao Award Māori Science Award This category is for students who are studying Mātauranga Māori Science and are looking toward continuing their study in the field.

• Te Huarahi Ki Mua Award This category is for students who have been previous recipients of a Discovery Scholarship Award and are continuing their study in a relevant field (This is the only award previous recipients will be eligible to apply for).

Eligibility criteria:

Students enrolled or intended to enrol in a tertiary level STEM course(s) that relates to the physical sciences, chemical/materials engineering, Māori sciences or sciences related to sustainable innovation

• Enrolled or intending to enrol for the 2023 academic year

• New Zealand based

• A citizen or permanent resident of New Zealand

*Please note that sciences relating to medical technology, innovation and physics/chemistry will be eligible. However, health sciences with a focus on becoming a nurse, physio, medical doctor or the like are not eligible for these awards.

Process: Please visit https://vuw.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0lg5q36rYhIySSW and submit your application. You will need to provide your personal details along with:

• Details of your enrolment (or intention to enrol) in tertiary science courses in 2023

• Your CV including a summary of your previous academic record (previous year’s results) we understand this may not be available for those applying for the Te Kainga Rua Award

• Your application statement outlining the award you will be applying for, your study goals and programme of study in New Zealand

• Your letter of reference. This may be either academic or from someone in your community who can comment on your study goals.

• Your academic transcript

For further information, please contact the MacDiarmid Institute (macd.admin@vuw.ac.nz). Mā te kimi ka kite, Mā te kite ka mōhio, Mā te mōhio ka mārama. Seek and discover, discover and know, know and become enlightened!

Phone: 07 345 6124

Email: office@rotorualakes.school.nz www.rotorualakes.school.nz