OUR ALUMNAE AMBER SPURWAY

Chemical And Biological Engineering Student At The University Of Queensland

It would be hard to find a better role model for an Academic Excellence Scholarship recipient than Amber, who attended Rangi

Ruru from 2015 to 2019.

A mature, perceptive student with an outstanding work ethic, Amber showed considerable tenacity in the pursuit of her academic goals. Earning Elite Academic Colours for her NCEA results, in addition, Amber was named Proxime Accessit for her exceptional academic outcomes across all her subjects in her final year at Rangi Ruru.

Amber embraced all opportunities, willingly seeking to extend herself. She was Head of Form Seniors, a member of the Service Council and the school’s World Vision Representative.

Amber’s genuine nature paired with an admirable strength of character endeared her to many. She received the coveted Dorothy Bates Trophy for the student who demonstrates Outstanding Potential (Reaching for the Stars) in her Year 13 Prizegiving.

Achieving outstanding NCEA results, Amber was offered the University of Queensland Merit Scholarship and a Liveris Academy Scholarship which provided considerable financial support, travel for an exchange and internship, and mentorship.