MAJOR PRIZE WINNERS Prizegiving 2016
Citations from Mr Rob Donaldson – Deputy Principal
Angus Gray
Head Prefect’s Prize and the Ormsby Medal
“The Head Prefect’s role is challenging. He has to represent the interests of his peers, the junior boys and be loyal to the school. He is often called upon at short notice to deal with problems and resolve conflicts. Angus has risen to these challenges magnificently this year. His leadership is founded on humility and integrity and he has never put his own interests ahead of those of others. He has dealt with a hectically busy schedule, as well as personal challenges, with great courage, resolve and maturity. He was in the 1st rowing eight and the 1st XV, but did not allow these commitments to overshadow his leadership role and his academic priorities. He led the prefects with great skill. He was an outstanding ambassador for the school on many occasions. He has treated all boys and staff with respect and has been a role model for aspiring leaders. He has also been very adaptable, has welcomed the enhancement of student voice at College and has fostered a more democratic approach to student leadership.
We thank him for all he has done and wish him all the best for the future.”
Connor Leadley
Wacher Prize for Academic Head of School
“Our Dux this year, as you have seen, has amassed an impressive tally of subject prizes. Furthermore, Connor’s NCEA results are superb. He achieved a Scholarship in Statistics in 2015. This year he was selected for the New Zealand Biology Olympiad team and received a silver medal, coming 66th out of 253 international competitors. He has an exemplary approach to his studies. He has impressed his teachers with his academic maturity, motivation, diligence, self-discipline and scholastic consistency. He has been offered the Academic Excellence Entrance Scholarship for Otago University and the Top Achiever Scholarship from the University of Auckland. Connor has achieved all of this while being involved in the wider life of the school through sport and community service. He has succeeded with cheerful humility and is a role model for those aspiring to be the best that they can be.”
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