ACADEMIC Major Prize Winners
involvement in the kapa haka group and his assistance to staff with Te Reo Maˉori. He leads by example, using strengths of zest, humour, and humility, while showing loyalty to his friends and his community. Felipe Felitti-Duter Year 11 Character Award The recipient of eight Character Awards this year, Felipe has demonstrated teamwork, perspective, leadership, and kindness in all aspects of College life. Actively seeking opportunities to volunteer and engage with service, he embodies the ideals of a servant leader. While standing out among his peers, his humble nature and exceptional character are also positive influences on those around him.
Seb Hailey Year 12 Character Award
Seb has consistently displayed character strengths both in the classroom and around the school. Throughout the year, he has made time in Richards House to help younger students with homework and assignments and has demonstrated humility in the way he conducts himself, leads, and volunteers to help in a wide range of activities around the school. Congratulations Seb. Aaron Kwak Year 12 Character Award Aaron’s involvement in a wide range of activities around the school showcases his humility, leadership, and genuine passion for having a positive impact on the lives of others. He has actively contributed to our community through his participation in the Round Square Committee and Academic Committee and has established a mentoring programme for younger students. He has been dedicated to a love of learning with his own studies and through supporting other students in the classroom. Aaron is an exceptional student who embodies the qualities and attributes that make him a deserving recipient of the Charles Upham Award.
The Duke of Edinburgh’s Hillary Award The following students have been awarded the Duke of Edinburgh’s Hillary Gold Award in recognition of their outstanding dedication, perseverance, and achievement in completing the rigorous requirements of this prestigious
The Charles Upham Character Awards
Toby Sharr Year 10 Character Award Through his consistent demonstration of kindness,
These awards celebrate character strengths in action in the classroom, around the school, and in the community. Up to two awards are made in each year group. They are named after Old Boy Charles Upham, who was awarded the Victoria Cross and Bar during World War II. Charles Upham is recognised for his strengths of humility, courage, perseverance, and leadership. To be eligible for this award, a student must have received a Character Award during the year (for students in Years 9–11), or a MANifesto Award (for students in Years 12–13). Adam Holder Year 9 Character Award Adam has clearly modelled strengths of creativity, curiosity, perseverance, and a love of learning
in his first year at College. He has grown in confidence as the year has progressed, demonstrating a consistently high level of effort, respect, and engagement within the classroom. He has overcome challenges with a positive attitude and resilience.
teamwork, and social intelligence, Toby has been a supportive and positive presence in the classroom and around the school. The recipient of eight Character Awards this year, Toby has been rewarded for his willingness to step up and show thoughtfulness towards others. Tawhiri Cate Year 11 Character Award Tawhiri has been a positive force within Somes House and around the school this year. He has stepped up to the challenge of playing in the Senior A basketball team as a Year 11 and has been equally influential in the bicultural space with his
programme. Sam Belcher Kieran Christey Oliver Du Toit Samuel Hales Hugo Helmore Callum Kingsbury Darcy Laidlaw Albie Roberts William Studholme
Cole Moffatt Year 10 Character Award
It has been an outstanding year for Cole. He has demonstrated clear character strengths of bravery, zest, creativity, perseverance, and a love of learning in the way he has gone about his classwork, performances in Drama, and the contribution he has made to the Chapel Choir. He is not afraid to speak up when something is not right. He is willing to do the
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tough things, and his kindness towards others is exemplary.
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