This Thursday, we welcomed our Year 9 and 10 SHINE students, their whānau, and teachers to the library to celebrate a wonderful year at our annual SHINE Awards.

A fantastic group of Year 9 and 10 students served as MCs for the event, and we were treated to a wonderful musical performance by Arav Prasad, one of our talented Year 9 students.

Our top Awards went to the following students:

Year 9 Shining Star: Lukas Maka

This year, our Shining Star is a quieter student who has put everything into all aspects of life. This student has won many awards, being top of the school, New Zealand, and the world multiple times for different subjects in his Education Perfect work. He is also very attentive in class, willing to challenge himself, and always pushes himself to do his best.

Year 10 Shining Star: Marion Lim

This student is an excellent example of an all-rounder. She has put herself forward in many different areas of the school and has excelled in sports, arts, academics, and the community. She is kind to those around her, making sure to help everyone, and always pushes herself to the best of her ability. Some of her achievements include taking NCEA Level one Chinese this year and her many accolades in Badminton, which include a 3rd place in the national competition and winning gold in other local and national events. 

A huge thank you to all the staff whose dedication made this celebration possible, and to the families who joined us to honour not only our award winners but also the mahi and commitment shown by all our students throughout 2026.

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