achievers list 2021

ACHIEVERS LIST 2021

Updated to 1 October 2021

Ivan Adams AWASR (10)

School Production ‘Mamma Mia!’ – Ensemble

Toni Adams MAUSU (12)

WHS Academic Tie, WHS Centurion, Dance – Whanganui Competition Society ‘Lyrical Group’ Highly Commended, ‘Jazz Group’ Highly Commended, School Production ‘Mamma Mia!’ – Cast Lead ‘Ali’, Dance – Central Fusion Comp ‘Jazz’ Very Highly Commended, ‘Lyrical’ Highly Commended & Adjudicators Appreciation Award

Godfavour Akinyele MOARV (12)


Connor Alderton MAUCOE (11)

Roller Hockey – Hastings Summer Invitation Tournament Senior 2nd Division 1st, Roller Hockey – Motueka Easter Tournament Senior 2nd Division Team 3rd

Rebecca Allardice MAUSU (13)

Head of Maunga – Culture Prefect, Dance – Whanganui Competition Society Comp ‘Neo Classical Group’ 1st, Lyrical Group – Highly Commended, School Production ‘Mamma Mia!’ – Back Stage Crew, Dance – Central Fusion Comp ‘Neoclassical’ 2nd, ‘Jazz’ Very Highly Commended, ‘Lyrical’ Highly Commended & Adjudicators Appreciation Award

Theo Almazan MAUSU (12)

Rockquest – Whanganui Regional Comp Band 1 Award ‘Jansen and the AMPS’

Jacob Ander AWAFK (9)

Swimming – WHS Junior Boys 50m Breaststroke 2nd, 100m Freestyle 3rd

Brodie Anderson MOARV (12)

Rockquest – Whanganui Regional Comp ZM Best Song ‘Periwinkle Blue’

Katrina Anderson AWAKN (13)

E-Life Prefect, WHS Centurion – Endorsed, WHS Excellence Tie, Rockquest – Whanganui Regional Comp ZM Best Song ‘Periwinkle Blue’

Eljah Anscombe MAUCO (10)


Jack Ashby-Payne AWATS (12)

Athletics – WHS Intermediate Boys 800m 2nd, 1500m 1st, Athletics – WSS Champs Intermediate Boys 800m 3rd, Cross Country – WHS Senior Boys 3rd

Charlotte Baker MAUSL (12)

WHS Academic Tie, WHS Centurion, Athletics – WHS Senior Girls 100m 3rd, 200m 2nd, 400m 1st, Long Jump 3rd, High Jump 2nd, Shot Put 2nd, Athletics – WSS Open Girls 300m Hurdles 3rd, Senior Girls 200m 2nd, 400m 1st, Long Jump 2nd, Swimming – WHS Senior Girls 50m Breaststroke 1st, 50m Freestyle 3rd, Athletics – NISS Champs Senior Girls 300m Hurdles 3rd, 4x400m 3rd, Cross Country – WHS Senior Girls 1st

Aria Bannister AWAHB (9)

Swimming – 2021 Wellington 13 and Over Champs 100m Breaststroke 2nd, 200m Breaststroke 2nd, Athletics – WHS Junior Girls 800m 1st, 1500m 2nd, Long Jump 1st, Athletics – WSS Junior Girls 800m 3rd, Shot Put 3rd, Long Jump 1st, Triple Jump 1st, Swimming – WHS Junior Girls 50m Breaststroke 1st, 50m Butterfly 1st, 50m Freestyle 1st, 100m Freestyle 1st, 200m Freestyle 1st, 4x25m Medley 1st, Squash – Ohakune B Grade Open Woman’s Tournament 1st, Squash NZ Junior Development Squad, Nationally Ranked Junior Age Group Squash Player, Cross Country – WHS Year 9 Girls 2nd, Squash – Rivercity Open Tournament; Open Womens Senior 1st

Hayley Bardell MOACK (12)

WHS Centurion

Ashley Bardilas MAUHC (9)

Athletics – WHS International Boys 200m 2nd

Joshua Barnett Maunga (Staff)

2021 Ironman 70.3 Taupo (4:24:18) 2nd in Division, 9th Overall; Qualified for Ironman World Champs Utah, USA, Tough Guy and Gal Challenge Wellington Secondary Schools Comp 3rd

Keira Barnett WHEBL (9) School Production ‘Mamma Mia!’ – Ensemble

Rebekah Bayler WHEBG (11)

Athletics – WHS Intermediate Girls Triple Jump 1st

Stella Beaven MOAVL (11)

Dance – Whanganui Competition Society Comp ‘Lyrical Group’ Highly Commended, ‘Jazz Group’ Highly Commended, Dance – Central Fusion Comp ‘Jazz’ Very Highly Commended, ‘Lyrical’ Highly Commended & Adjudicators Appreciation Award

Olivia Bedwell MAUHL (12)

Cambridge International Mathematics Examination IGCSE – Pass with A Grade, WHS Academic Tie, WHS Centurion, Dance – Whanganui Competition Society Comp ‘Lyrical Group’ Highly Commended, ‘Jazz Group’ Highly Commended, St Johns First Aid National Youth Festival Comp – Team Medical Test 1st, Pairs 1st, Individual 1st, School Production ‘Mamma Mia!’ – Backup Vocals, Chamber Music – Regional NZCT Competition ‘Tenuto Trio’ Highly Commended & Adjudicator Award, Choir – NZCF Big Sing “AwaSide” Commended

Sophia Bedwell MAUHL (11)

Duke of Edinburgh’s Hillary Award - Bronze

Laila Belkouadssi MAUSU (12)

School Production ‘Mamma Mia!’ – Back Stage Crew

Alana Belsham MOASV (12)

WHS Centurion, School Production ‘Mamma Mia!’ – Dancer, Assistant Choreographers

Dominic Benfell MOAHU (12)

Cambridge International Mathematics Examination IGCSE – Pass with A* Grade, Rowing – North Island Club Champs Boys U18 Coxed Quad Sculls 2nd, WHS Academic Tie, WHS Centurion

Larissa Benn AWAMM (13)

Community Prefect

Amy Bennetts AWAFR (12)

WHS Academic Tie, WHS Centurion, Dance – Whanganui Competitions Society Comp ‘ Neo Classical Group’ 1st, ‘Trio’ Very Highly Commended, ‘Lyrical Group’ Highly Commended, ‘Jazz Group’ Highly Commended, School Production ‘Mamma Mia!’ – Dancer, Dance – Central Fusion Comp ‘Neoclassical’ 2nd, ‘Jazz’ Very Highly Commended, ‘Lyrical’ Highly Commended & Adjudicators Appreciation Award

Oscar Benson MAUCY (9)

Karate – 2021 Match Fights Comp 1st

Emily Benson MAUHC (9)

Karate – 2021 Match Fights Comp 1st

Alex Berridge MOAVL (12)

WHS Academic Tie

Sara Bishop MOAHS (13)

Social Prefect

Tamelia Blackburn WHETI (10)

Athletics – WHS Intermediate Girls Shot Put 2nd, Softball – WSS Comp WHS Gold 1st

Nevaeh Blake WHEGM (9)

Athletics – WHS Junior Girls 100m 2nd, 200 2nd, Athletics – WSS Junior Girls 100m 3rd, Touch Rugby – Whanganui U16 Rep Junior Nationals

Trinity Boswell WHEWA (10)


Declynne Bourne MOACS (11)


Jayden Bourke-Whareaorere

WHEWA (9)

Athletics – WHS Junior Boys 100m 2nd

Keylah Bouzaid-Hoggarth AWAHB (12)

NZ Chef’s Regional Comp – Creative Cupcake ‘Serengeti High Life’ Gold Medal & Class Winner, ‘Natural Fare Soup’ Gold Medal & Class Winner

Ruby Bracegirdle MAULO (11)

School Production ‘Mamma Mia!’ – Backing Tracks

Zoe Bracegirdle MAUSL (13)

2021 Pattillo Whanganui Arts Review – WDC Youth Recognition Award “Living Dead”, School Production ‘Mamma Mia!’ – Cast Lead ‘Lisa’

Drew Brennan MAUSL (10)

Speed Skating – 2021 National Champs 3rd Overall, Open 10K Indoor 4x 2nd, 2 x 3rd

Troy Brennan MAUCR (13)

Cambridge International Mathematics Examination GCE – Pass with A Grade, Deputy Head Boy, WHS Centurion – Endorsed, WHS Excellence Tie

Jena Briggs WHEGL (11)


Saoirse Broadhead MAUDJ (13)

Social Prefect, Wakeboarding – Catching Edges National Comp U19 Womens 2nd, School Production ‘Mamma Mia!’ – Dancer

Ada Brooking AWABT (11)

Rockquest – Whanganui Regional Comp The Stomach Future Recording Artist Award ‘GECKO’

Elise Broughton AWAFS (12)

WHS Academic Tie, WHS Centurion, Dance – Whanganui Competition Society Comp ‘Lyrical Group’ Highly Recommended, ‘Jazz Group’ Highly Recommended, School Production ‘Mamma Mia!’ – Dancer, Dance – Central Fusion Comp ‘Jazz’ Very Highly Commended, ‘Lyrical’ Highly Commended & Adjudicators Appreciation Award

Lennox Brotherton WHEGG (9)


Milly-Rose Broughton AWAGN (9)


Tane Brown MAUHC (13)

Athletics – WHS Senior Boys 800m 2nd, Swimming – WHS Senior Boys 50m Backstroke 3rd, 200m Freestyle 3rd

Ethan Bryers MOACS (12)

WHS Centurion, Swimming – WHS Senior Boys 50m Breaststroke 1st, 50m Backstroke 1st, 50m Butterfly 1st, 50m Freestyle 1st, 100m Freestyle 1st, 200m Freestyle 1st, 4x25m Medley 1st

Amelia Buchan WHEDS (13)

Academic Prefect

Gian Buico MAUHC (10)


Jaydene Bullock AWAGN (12)

NZ Chef’s Regional Comp – Cheesecake “Hearty Blueberry Cheesecake” Silver Medal, NSSCC ‘Broccoli Daze’ Silver Medal

Molly Bullock WHEGM (13)

Head of Pasifika – Maori Prefect, WHS Centurion – Endorsed, Royal New Zealand Airforce Skies Course

Troy Bullock AWACV (12)

Motocross – NZ Junior Champs 14-16yrs 85CC Class 1st

Blake Burnette MOAAD (9)


Samuel Byford MAUCOE (13)

WHS Centurion - Endorsed

Leon Cable MAUDR (9)

School Production ‘Mamma Mia!’ – Back Stage Crew, Assistant Sound

Cody Campbell WHEBC (9)

Athletics – WHS Junior Boys Shot Put 1st, Discus 1st, Javelin 2nd, Athletics – NISS Champs Junior Boys Javelin 3rd, Athletics – WSS Champs Junior Boys Javelin 1st, Discus 1st, Shotput 2nd

Keisha Campbell MOAPT (12)

Athletics – WHS Senior Girls Javelin 3rd, Softball – WSS Comp WHS Gold 1st

Ana Caskey MOASV (12)

WHS Academic Tie, WHS Centurion

Joshua Christall AWAFH (12)

NZ Chef’s Regional Comp – Cheesecake ‘Go Mango Go’ Gold Medal & Class Winner

Hunter Clark AWABH (9)

Athletics – WHS Junior Boys Shot Put 3rd

Toby Clark MOASE (10)

Chamber Music – Regional NZCT Competition ‘No Strings Attached’ KBB Award

James Clear MOAAD (12)

Rowing – North Island Club Champs Boys U18 Coxed Quad Sculls 2nd, Mens Intermediate Double Sculls 1st

Aaron Cogan AWAHG (13)

School Production ‘Mamma Mia!’ – Cast Lead ‘Harry Bright’, Choir – NZCF Big Sing “AwaSide” Commended

Nathan Cohen MOAPR (13)

Sport Prefect, WHS Excellence Tie, Athletics – WHS Senior Boys 100m 2nd

Xanthe Cohen WHEKS (12)


Firooze Colaabavala WHETI (12)

Cambridge International Mathematics Examination IGCSE – Pass with A* Grade, WHS Academic Tie, WHS Centurion, School Production ‘Mamma Mia!’ – Ensemble, Dance – Central Fusion Comp ‘Lyrical’ Highly Commended & Adjudicators Appreciation Award, Choir – NZCF Big Sing “AwaSide” Commended

Lily Coleman MOARV (12)

WHS Centurion, Rockquest – Whanganui Regional Comp Musicianship Award ‘Brass player from The Striknien Deluxe’

Jansen Condon-Ngapo MAUHN (13)

Rockquest – Whanganui Regional Comp Solo/Duo 2 Award ‘Jansen’

Ben Conley WHESI (13)

Cambridge International Mathematics Examination GCE – Pass, Head of Social Prefect

Kaye Coombs MOANA (Staff)

2021 Pattillo Whanganui Arts Review – Merit

Emily Corcoran AWAHG (9)

Dance – Sharyn Underwood Intermediate Level 1 Jazz Examination; Distinction 92/100, Athletics – WHS Junior Girls 100m 3rd, 300m 1st, 1500m 1st, High Jump 1st, Athletics – WSS Junior Girls 100m 2nd, 70m Hurdles 1st, 300m 1st, High Jump 1st, Cross Country – WHS Year 9 Girls 1st, Dance – Whanganui Competition Society Comp ‘Trio’ Very Highly Commended, ‘Lyrical Group’ Highly Commended, ‘Jazz Group’ Highly Commended, Dance –

Central Fusion Comp ‘Jazz’ Very Highly Commended, ‘Lyrical’ Highly Commended & Adjudicators Appreciation Award

Tyler Cox WHEBL (13)

Athletics – WHS Senior Boys 400m 2nd, Long Jump 3rd, Athletics – WSS Champs Senior Boys Long Jump 2nd

Liam Cromar MAUHL (11)

Athletics – WHS Intermediate Boys Triple Jump 1st, Swimming – WHS Intermediate Boys 50m Breaststroke 3rd, 50m Freestyle 3rd, 4x25m Medley 2nd

Saffron Crook MAUCO (9)

School Production ‘Mamma Mia!’ – Ensemble, Choir – NZCF Big Sing “AwaSide” Commended, Aerobics – Taranaki/Whanganui Gym Sports Tri Series Competition ‘Competitive Aerobics’ 3rd

Cassandra Currie AWAGN (13)

WHS Centurion - Endorsed

Caitriona Davis WHENUA (Staff)

2021 Downer New Zealand Masters Games – WHS Old Girls Football Team 3rd

Lilly Denman MOASV (9)

Swimming – WHS Junior Girls 100m Freestyle 3rd

Edward Dewhirst MOASE (10)

Wellington Centreboard Champs – Feva Class Trophy, Bluelight Leadership Voyage (Sailed Lion NZ)

Danny Do WHEBW (13)

Cambridge International Mathematics Examination GCE – Pass

Macy Dobbie MOACK (11)

School Production ‘Mamma Mia!’ – Dancer

Ryan Dobbin AWAFS (13)

Athletics – WHS Senior Boys Discus 3rd

Phoebe Doble MAUDJ (9)

Athletics – Junior Girls WHS Discus 2nd

Ryan Donaldson AWABH (13)

Head of Awa – Sport Prefect, Athletics – WHS Senior Boys High Jump 3rd

Peter Donley AWAGN (11)


Rebekah Donley AWASR (9)


Christina Donne-Lee MOAPS (13)

WHS Centurion

Brianne Drefko MAUCOE (13)

Cambridge International Mathematics Examination GCE – Pass, Community Prefect

Billie Dufty MOACK (9)

Dance – Whanganui Competition Society Comp ‘Neo Classical’ 1st, ‘Lyrical’ Highly Commended, ‘Lyrical Solo’ 3rd, Jazz – Highly Commended, ‘Trio’ Very Highly Commended, Dance – Central Fusion Comp ‘Neoclassical’ 2nd, ‘Jazz’ Very Highly Commended, ‘Lyrical’ Highly Commended & Adjudicators Appreciation Award

Keighley Dunn MAUDJ (12)


Thomas Dwyer MOASV (9)

Swimming – WHS Junior Boys 50m Breaststroke 1st, 50m Backstroke 2nd, 50m Freestyle 3rd

Cayden Earles MAULO (12)

Swimming – 2021 Whanganui Bridge to Bridge 3K River Swim; Winner (Bridge to Bridge Cup) 1st Swimmer Non-Wetsuit and Winner (Central Cup) 1st Female Non-Wetsuit, Swimming – WHS Intermediate Girls 50m Breaststroke 1st, 50m Backstroke 2nd, 50m Butterfly 2nd, 100m Freestyle 1st, 200m Freestyle 1st, 4x25m Medley 1st, School Production ‘Mamma Mia!’ – Dancer

Jessica Edwards MAUCO (12)

Rockquest – Whanganui Regional Comp ZM Best Song ‘Periwinkle Blue’

Kingi Edwards MOAPT (10)

Softball – WSS Comp WHS Gold 1st

Corbin Eiseman WHEWA (9)

Athletics – WHS Junior Boys 800m 3rd, Triple Jump 2nd, Athletics – WSS Champs Junior Boys 800m 3rd, 80m Hurdles 2nd, Cross Country – WHS Year 9 Boys 1st

Awen Emmett MAUSL (11)

Rowing – NISS Champs Girls U16 Coxed Quad Sculls 1st

Anna Falconer MAUDR (9)

Athletics – WSS Junior Girls 70m Hurdles 3rd, School Production ‘Mamma Mia!’ – Back Stage Crew

Justin Falconer MAUDR (9)

Athletics – WHS Junior Boys 100m 1st, 200m 2nd, Long Jump 2nd, Cross Country – WHS Year 9 Boys 3rd

William Faulkner MAUCO (10)

Athletics – WHS Intermediate Boys Shot Put 1st, Discus 2nd

Molly Fothergill WHEGL (13)

Athletics – WHS Intermediate Boys High Jump 3rd, Shot Put 3rd, Discus 1st, Athletics – WSS Champs Senior Girls Discus 3rd

Kera Forrest MOACK (13)

Cambridge International Mathematics Examination GCE – Pass, Head of Moana – Academic Prefect, WHS Centurion – Endorsed, WHS Excellence Tie

Emma Forrester MAUCOE (13)

Cambridge International Mathematics Examination GCE – Pass, WHS Excellence Tie

Georgia Forrester MAUCY (13)

Cambridge International Mathematics Examination GCE – Pass, WHS Centurion – Endorsed, WHS Excellence Tie

Molly Fothergill WHEGL (13)

Head of Social Prefect, WHS Centurion – Endorsed, Athletics – Senior Girls High Jump 3rd, Shot Put 3rd, Discus 1st, Athletics – WSS Senior Girls Discus 3rd, Volleyball – Manawatu U21 Women’s team

Millie Frampton WHEDS (12)

WHS Academic Tie, WHS Centurion, Dance – Whanganui Competition Society Comp ‘Lyrical Group’ Highly Commended, ‘Jazz Group’ Highly Commended, School Production ‘Mamma Mia!’ – Dancer, Dance – Central Fusion Comp ‘Jazz’ Very Highly Commended, ‘Lyrical’ Highly Commended & Adjudicators Appreciation Award

Beckham Gabriel AWAFS (13)

WHS Centurion, Athletics – WHS Senior Boys 800m 3rd

Diaz Gabriel AWABT (10)

Athletics – WHS Junior Girls 200m 3rd

Hayley Gabriel AWABT (12)

WHS Centurion, Athletics – WHS Intermediate Girls Shot Put 1st, Discus 1st, Athletics – WSS Intermediate Girls Shot Put 2nd

Christian Garratt AWAHB (12)

Rockquest – Whanganui Regional Comp Band 3 Award ‘Onism’, Rockshop Electronic Performance ‘Onism’

Cemre Gifford AWAHG (12)


Casie Glentworth MAULL (13)

Sport Prefect, WHS Centurion – Endorsed, WHS Excellence Tie, Athletics – WHS Senior Girls 100m 2nd, 200m 3rd, Athletics – WSS Open Girls 300m Hurdles 2nd, Senior Girls 100m 2nd, 200m 3rd, Athletics – NISS Champs Senior Girls 300m Hurdles 2nd, 4x400m 3rd

Emma Govender WHESI (12)


Blair Gowan WHETI (13)

Cambridge International Mathematics Examination GCE – Pass with B Grade, Head Boy, WHS Centurion – Endorsed, WHS Excellence Tie, Athletics – WHS Senior Boys 1500m 1st, Swimming – WHS Senior Boys 50m Breaststroke 3rd, 50m Backstroke 2nd, 4x25m Medley 3rd, Athletics – WSS Champs Senior Boys 800m 3rd

Thomas Gowan WHEBC (10)

Athletics - New Zealand Schools Champs Mixed Junior Team 4 x 400 3rd, Athletics – WHS Intermediate Boys 200m 3rd, 400m 2nd, Swimming – WHS Intermediate Boys 50m Breaststroke 2nd, Athletics – WSS Champs Intermediate Boys 400m 1st, Cross Country – WHS Junior Boys 2nd

James Gray WHEGL (13)

Cambridge International Mathematics Examination GCE – Pass, Rifle Shooting – Manawatu C Grade Champs (Outdoor) – 1st, WHS Centurion, Smallbore Rifle Shooting – Triple S Champs A Grade 2nd

Sam Gray AWASR (12)

Chess – Whanganui Regional Chess Tournament 1st

Dan Guan MAUCY (12)

Cambridge International Mathematics Examination IGCSE – Pass with A* Grade, Rowing – North Island Club Champs Boys U18 Novice Double Sculls 3rd, WHS Centurion

Charlotte Hagan MOASE (11)

123 Digital Technologies National Challenge (Secondary Level) - Winner

Sam Hall WHEBL (10)


Regan Hanna MOAPS (10)

Swimming – 2021 Wellington 13 and Over Champs 400m Freestyle 2nd, Swimming – WHS Intermediate Boys 50m Breaststroke 1st, 50m Backstroke 1st, 50m Butterfly 1st, 50m Freestyle 1st, 100m Freestyle 1st, 200m Freestyle 1st, 4x25m Medley 1st

Charlotte Hardy AWAKN (11)

Athletics – Intermediate Girls Long Jump 3rd, BLAKE Inspire Leadership Programme

Jessica Hardy AWAFS (9) Athletics – WHS Junior Girls Javelin 1st, School Production ‘Mamma Mia!’ – Back Stage Crew

Quin Harris-Campbell AWAHG (9)

Cricket – U13 Whanganui Rep Team, Riverbend Cricket Camp, Athletics – WHS Junior Boys Long Jump 3rd, Athletics – WSS Junior Boys 80m Hurdles 1st

Alyssa Hartley AWAHF (11)

Manawatu Theatre Awards – Nominee Emerging Talent Award for all ages, Winner Best Female Youth Performer (Role; Ariel in The Little Mermaid – Manawatu Youth Theatre), School Production ‘Mamma Mia!’ – Cast Lead ‘Tanya Cresham-Leigh’, Chamber Music – Regional NZCT Competition ‘Tenuto Trio’ Highly Commended & Adjudicator Award, Choir – NZCF Big Sing “AwaSide” Commended, Rockquest – Whanganui Regional Comp Band 1 Award ‘Jansen and the AMPS’

Katy Harvey AWAMM (12)

Choir – NZCF Big Sing “AwaSide” Commended

Amy Haughian MAUCOE (13)

Sport Prefect

Shakylah Hawea-Topia MAUHN (13)

WHS Centurion

Kierah Hay-Martin WHEGM (12)


Emerson Hemingway MAUDJ (13)

Culture Prefect

Emma Henare AWASR (13)

Head of Culture, Dance - Sharyn Underwood Advanced Level 2 American Jazz Exam (Top NZ Mark), Dance – Whanganui Competition Society Duo 1st, Lyrical Group – Highly Commended, Jazz Group – High Commended, School Production ‘Mamma Mia!’ – Assistant Choreographer, Dance – Central Fusion Comp ‘Jazz’ Very Highly Commended, ‘Lyrical’ Highly Commended & Adjudicators Appreciation Award

Mason Henry AWAFK (10)

Athletics – WHS Junior Boys High Jump 1st

William Herd MOARV (9)

Whanganui Amdram’s Phantom of the Opera Production Ensemble, School Production ‘Mamma Mia!’ – Cast Lead ‘Eddie’

Benji Hermann MAUCOE (13)

Cambridge International Mathematics Examination GCE – Pass, Head E-Life Prefect, WHS Centurion – Endorsed, WHS Excellence Tie

Cyprus Hill MAUHL (12)

Athletics – WHS Intermediate Girls Discus 2nd, Blue Light Life Skills Programme – Overall Excellence Award

Lachlan Hills MAUCOE (13)

Athletics – WHS Senior Boys Long Jump 1st, Discus 2nd, Javelin 3rd

Rose Hird WHEBG (13)

Head of Community Prefect, WHS Centurion – Endorsed, WHS Excellence Tie, Whanganui Walls – Youth Art Mural, School Production ‘Mamma Mia!’ – Back Stage Crew

Georgia Hodge WHEGG (12)


Damian Hodgson MAUHL (10)

Athletics – WHS Intermediate Boys 400m 1st, 1500m 2nd, Long Jump 3rd, Shot Put 2nd, Athletics – WSS Champs Intermediate Boys 400m 3rd, Cross Country – WHS Junior Boys 3rd

Levi Hoekstra WHEBL (11)

Cricket – Whanganui 15 Rep Team; Central Districts Development Tournament 3rd, Athletics – WHS Intermediate Boys 400m 3rd, 800m 1st, Long Jump 2nd, Cross Country – WHS Junior Boys 1st

Ruby Hoekstra WHESI (9) Swimming – WHS Junior Girls 50m Breaststroke 3rd, 50m Freestyle 3rd, 100m Freestyle 2nd

Kieran Hogan WHESI (11)

Athletics – WHS Intermediate Boys High Jump 2nd

Jaime Hogg WHELB (12)

WHS Centurion

Jake Hood AWAKN (13)

Athletics – WHS Senior Boys Shot Put 2nd, Athletics – WSS Senior Boys Javelin 3rd, Judo – Wellington Area Open Champs Junior Men U90kg 3rd

Caitlin Hooker MAUHD (12)

WHS Centurion

George Hughes MOAHU (10)

Athletics – WHS Intermediate Boys Shot Put 3rd, Discus 3rd

Harvey Hughes WHEBC (13)


Max Hughes MOARV (12)

School Production ‘Mamma Mia!’ – Cast Lead ‘Pepper’, Rockquest – Whanganui Regional Comp Band 3 Award ‘Onism’

Emily Hutchins MOACS (9)

Athletics – WHS Junior Girls 100m 1st, 200m 1st, Athletics – WSS Junior Girls 100m 1st, 200m 1st, Athletics – WSS Champs Junior Girls 100m 1st, 200m 1st

Jayden Ivory WHEBG (10)

Judo – Wellington Area Open Champs Senior Boys U60kg 3rd, Judo – Waikato/Bays 2021 Area Open Champs Senior Boys 3rd

Donovan James Bell AWABH (12)

Athletics – WHS Senior Boys 400m 3rd, Rockquest – Whanganui Regional Comp ZM Best Song ‘Periwinkle Blue’

Jack Johnson WHEWA (12)

Cambridge International Mathematics Examination IGCSE – Pass with A Grade, WHS Academic Tie, WHS Centurion

Arlo Johnston MAUHC (12)

Mountain Biking – NZSS Champs U17 Downhill 3rd

Flynn Johnston MAUCO (13)

Athletics – Classic Track & Field Meet Senior Mens 400m Hurdles 2nd, School Record (57.64), NZ No1 ranking U20 Men’s, NZ No3 ranking Senior Men’s, Porritt Classic 400m Hurdles 1st, Head of Maunga – Sport Prefect, Athletics – WSS Champs Senior Boys 300m Hurdles 2nd, 110m Hurdles 2nd, 200m 1st, 100m 1st, 400m 1st, Athletics – WHS Senior Boys 100m 1st, 200m 1st, 400m 1st, Triple Jump 1st, Athletics – NZ Track and Field National Club Champs U20 400m Hurdles 2nd, Athletics – NISS Champs Senior Boys 300m Hurdles 2nd

Jack Johnson WHEWA (12)

Chamber Music – Regional NZCT Competition ‘Sospiroso’ Highly Commended

Maggie Jones WHEHT (12)

Duke of Edinburgh’s Hillary Award – Silver, Athletics – Classic Track & Field Meet U18 300m Hurdles 1st School Record (43.82), NZ No 1 Ranking, Fastest time in NZ for 8 years, Senior Womens 100m Hurdles; School Record, NZ No 2 Ranking U20, Porritt Classic U18 300m Hurdles 1st, WHS Academic Tie, WHS Centurion, Athletics – WHS Senior Girls 100m 1st, 200m 1st, Long Jump 1st, High Jump 1st, Long Jump 1st, Athletics – WSS Open Girls 300m Hurdles 1st, Senior Girls 100m 1st, 100m Hurdles 1st, 200m 1st, High Jump 1st, Long Jump 1st, Swimming – WHS Senior Girls 50m Breaststroke 2nd, 50m Backstroke 1st, 50m Freestyle 1st, 100m Freestyle 1st, Athletics – NISS Champs Senior Girls 100m Hurdles 1st, 300m Hurdles 1st (School Record 43.70sec) 4x100 3rd, 4x400 3rd, Athletics – Cooks Classic Senior Girls 400m Open Hurdles 2nd, Athletics – Manawatu/Whanganui Centre Champs Senior Girls 100m Hurdles 1st, 300m Hurdles 1st, Cross Country – WHS Senior Girls 2nd

Noah Jones WHEHT (10)

Athletics – WSS Champs Junior Boys 300m Hurdles 3rd, Swimming – Intermediate Boys 50m Backstroke 2nd, 100m Freestyle 3rd

Shae Kairau MAUDR (13)

School Production ‘Mamma Mia!’ – Cast Lead ‘Bill Austin’

Oliver Keelty AWAHG (13)

Head of E-Life Prefect, School Production ‘Mamma Mia!’ – Back Stage Crew

Lauren King WHEGG (9)

Athletics – WHS Junior Girls 300m 2nd, Long Jump 2nd, Shot Put 1st, Athletics – WSS Junior Girls Triple Jump 2nd

Acacia Kingi Te-Koari AWABT (9)

Athletics – WHS Junior Girls 300m 3rd, Softball – WSS Comp WHS Gold 1st

Cristian Kiriona AWAHG (9)

Athletics – WHS Junior Boys 100m 3rd, 200m 1st, 300m 3rd

Ashton Kirk WHESI (9) Athletics – WHS Junior Boys Discus 2nd

Nat Kirk MAUSL (12)

WHS Academic Tie, WHS Centurion, Athletics – WSS Champs Senior Boys 300m Hurdles 1st, 110m Hurdles 1st, Discus 3rd, Javelin 1st, 400m 2nd, 200m 2nd, Athletics – WHS Senior Boys 200m 2nd, 1500m 2nd, Triple Jump 3rd, High Jump 2nd, Discus 1st, Javelin 1st, Shot Put 3rd, Athletics – NISS Champs Senior Boys 110m Hurdles 2nd, Cross Country – WHS Senior Boys 1st, Dance – Whanganui Competition Society ‘Trio’ Very Highly Commended, ‘Lyrical Group’ Highly Commended, ‘Jazz Group’ Highly Commended, School Production ‘Mamma Mia!’ – Cast Lead ‘Sky’, Dance – Central Fusion Comp ‘Neoclassical’ 2nd, ‘Jazz’ Very Highly Commended, ‘Lyrical’ Highly Commended & Adjudicators Appreciation Award, Choir – NZCF Big Sing “AwaSide” Commended

Bridie Knapp WHEKS (13)

Cambridge International Mathematics Examination GCE – Pass, Head of Whenua – Academic Prefect

Cade Knight WHEGL (12)

Athletics – WSS Champs Intermediate Boys 400m 2nd, Athletics – WHS Intermediate Boys 800m 3rd

Lily Knight WHEKS (9) School Production ‘Mamma Mia!’ – Ensemble

Tara Knight WHETI (10)

Athletics – WHS Intermediate Girls 400m 2nd, Triple Jump 3rd, Athletics – WSS Intermediate Girls Triple Jump 1st, School Production ‘Mamma Mia!’ – Ensemble

Jeramy Kohrt MAUHL (13)


Roman Kotuhi-Brown MAUHN (12)

WHS Academic Tie

Eli Kuehne MAUCOE (10)

Athletics – WHS Intermediate Boys 1500m 3rd, Choir – NZCF Big Sing “AwaSide” Commended

Shawn Lamong MAUHD (10)


Isabella Lamont MOASE (12)

WHS Centurion

Jenny Langrish MAUNGA Staff

2021 Downer New Zealand Masters Games – WHS Old Girls Football Team 3rd

Naia Law MAUHD (9)

Athletics – WHS Junior Girls High Jump 2nd

Flora Le MAUCY (13)

Cambridge International Mathematics Examination GCE – Pass, WHS Centurion

Jordyn Leiasamaivao-Turvey

MAUHC (13)

Volleyball – 2021 NZ Junior Men’s Squad, Head of Sport Prefect, Athletics – WHS Senior Boys 100m 3rd, Shot Put 1st

Myron Lewenilovo MAUCR (11)

Athletics – WHS Intermediate Boys 100m 3rd, Long Jump 1st

Sylvia Li MOAAD (12)

WHS Centurion

Autumn Lilley WHETI (11)

School Production ‘Mamma Mia!’ – Ensemble, Choir – NZCF Big Sing “AwaSide” Commended, Rockquest – Whanganui Regional Comp The Stomach Future Recording Artist Award ‘GECKO’

Marshall Littlefair AWAFS (10)

Skateboarding – Feilding Skateboarding and BMX Competition U16 1st

Charissa Loader MOACK (12)

WHS Academic Tie, WHS Centurion, Athletics – WHS Intermediate Girls Discus 3rd

Olivia-Page MacDonald AWABT (11)


Laura Mackintosh MAUSU (12)

WHS Academic Tie, WHS Centurion, Dance – Whanganui Competition Society Comp ‘Neo Classical’ 1st, ‘Trio’ Very Highly Commended, ‘Lyrical’ Highly Commended, ‘Contemporary Solo’ Very Highly Commended, ‘Jazz Group’ Highly Commended, School Production ‘Mamma Mia!’ – Dancer, Dance – Central Fusion Comp Neoclassical 2nd, Jazz Very Highly Commended, Lyrical Highly Commended & Adjudicators Appreciation Award

Etuale Maene MAUDR (9)

Athletics – WHS Junior Boys Javelin 1st

Mya Mahony MAUHN (11)

Athletics – WHS Intermediate Girls 200m 3rd, Long Jump 2nd

Manila Malili-Malo-Lauano

AWAFH (11)

Athletics – WHS Intermediate Boys High Jump 3rd, Discus 1st, Javelin 1st, Athletics – WSS Intermediate Boys Discus 3rd, School Production ‘Mamma Mia!’ – Backup Vocals, Choir – NZCF Big Sing “AwaSide” Commended

Porourangi Manuel WHEGM (12)

Touch – Selected for NZ Touch Youth Trans Tasman Camp

Jordan Manville WHEGL (13)

Rowing – North Island Club Champs Boys U18 Coxed Quad Sculls 2nd, Mens Intermediate Double Sculls 1st, Single Sculls 2nd, Rowing – Maadi Cup Boys U18 1X Top 10 Badge, School Production ‘Mamma Mia!’ – Back Stage Crew, Rockquest – Whanganui Regional Comp Band 1 Award ‘Jansen and the AMPS’

Akshima Marwah WHETI (13)

Rotary National Science & Technology Forum, Head of Academia Prefect, WHS Centurion – Endorsed, WHS Excellence Tie

Sophie Maxey MAUCO (13)

Cambridge International Mathematics Examination GCE – Pass, Cultural Prefect, WHS Excellence Tie

Mitchell McDowell WHEBG (11)

Shooting – Cowboy Shooting South Island Champs Age Group 1st

Ceejae McKay AWAHG (12)

WHS Centurion

Wilson McKee MAUHL (13)

Roller Hockey – Motueka Easter Tournament ‘Whanganui Roller Hockey’s Premier Team’ 3rd

Heath McKenzie AWAFR (13)

WHS Centurion, Choir – NZCF Big Sing “AwaSide” Commended

Isabelle McKenzie AWATS (12)

School Production ‘Mamma Mia!’ – Cast Lead ‘Tanya Cresham-Leigh’, Choir – NZCF Big Sing “AwaSide” Commended

Maddison McKenzie AWAFR (12)

WHS Academic Tie, WHS Centurion, School Production ‘Mamma Mia!’ – Cast Lead ‘Rosie Mulligan’, Choir – NZCF Big Sing “AwaSide” Commended

Ruby McIntyre AWAHG (9)

Tennis – Whanganui Tennis Club’s Women’s Final – 1st, Secondary School Girls’ Final – 1st, Athletics – WHS 800m 2nd, High Jump 3rd, Cross Country – WHS Year 9 Girls 3rd

Pippa McKee MAULO (9)

Roller Skating – Central Area Artistic Championship; Freeskate Short and Long Programme 1st, Small Show Skate 1st, Dance/Freedance Combined 2nd, Figures 3rd, Roller Skating – Artistic Roller Skating 2021 East Central / West Central Regionals Cadet Figures 2nd, Cadet Solo Dance & Freedance 2nd


Roller Hockey – Hastings Summer Invitation Tournament Senior 2nd Division 1st, Clubs Premier Team 3rd

Heath McKenzie AWASO (13)

Head of Culture Prefect, School Production ‘Mamma Mia!’ – Cast Lead ‘Sam Carmichael’, Rockquest – Whanganui Regional Comp Best Vocals: ‘The Otherside’

Campbell McKerras MAULL (10)

Cricket – Whanganui 15 Rep Team; Central Districts Development Tournament 3rd

Sam McPherson WHEHT (12)


Ciaran Mee MOAVL (13)

E-Life Prefect, WHS Centurion – Endorsed, WHS Excellence Tie

Charlie Meredith MOADU (11)

Cricket – Whanganui 15 Rep Team; Central Districts Development Tournament 3rd

Keane Metekingi MAUHL (12)

Athletics – WHS Senior Boys Long Jump 2nd, Triple Jump 2nd, High Jump 1st, Athletics – WSS Champs Senior Boys Long Jump 3rd, High Jump 2nd, Triple Jump 3rd

Sjored Molijn AWAFK (12)


Campbell Monk WHEBG (12)

Rowing – North Island Club Champs Boys U18 Coxed Quad Sculls 2nd, WHS Centurion, Rowing – NISS Champs Girls U16 Coxed Quad Sculls 1st (Cox)

Aidan Moon MOACK (12)

Cambridge International Mathematics Examination IGCSE – Pass with A* Grade, WHS Academic Tie

Chase Morpeth MAUCO (11)

Speed Skating – 2021 National Champs Junior Boys Champion, Open 10K Indoors 4 x 1st, 1 x 2nd, Speed Skating - NZ Champs Road Champs 200m TT 3rd, 1000m 3rd, 10KM Points 2nd, Flat Track Champs 300m TT 1st, 800m 1st, Snr Mixed 3200 Team Relay 2nd, 1500m 1st, Men 12yrs and over 10,000m 2nd, 300m 1st, Snr Men 3000 Team Relay 1st, Awarded Trophy for Jnr Mens Agregate Over Combined Road and Flat Track Results, Banked Track 200mTT 3rd, 1000m 2nd, 10km Points/Elimination 2nd, Snr Mens 3000m Team Relay 3rd, Duke of Edinburgh’s Hillary Award – Bronze, Speed Skating – Anzac Classic Competition – Premier Event 1st, Gavin O’Brien Memorial Trophy 3000m Senior Banked Trace Race 1st, Overall Winner, Cross Country – WHS Senior Boys 2nd

Bryn Morgan WHEGG (9)


Aidan Muir MOAPS (9)

Athletics – WHS Junior Boys 800m 2nd, Swimming – WHS Junior Boys 50m Backstroke 1st, 50m Freestyle 1st, 100m Freestyle 1st

Paris Munro MOAPS (13)

Head of Sport Prefect, Athletics – WHS Senior Girls Triple Jump 1st, Athletics – WSS Senior Girls 100m 3rd, 100m Hurdles 2nd, Triple Jump 1st, Rugby – Whanganui Rugby’s Future 15 Programme, Athletics – NISS Champs Senior Girls 4x100m 3rd

Estelle Murray MAULO (10)

Athletics – WHS Intermediate Girls 100m 2nd, 200m 2nd, Cross Country – WHS Junior Girls 3rd

Morgan Murray MAULO (12)

Athletics – WHS Senior Boys 200m 3rd

Amelia Neale MOAVL (12)

Roller Hockey – Hastings Summer Invitation Tournament Senior 2nd Division 1st, Ladies Division 2nd, Roller Hockey – Motueka Easter Tournament Ladies Division 2nd, Senior 2nd Division Team 3rd, School Production ‘Mamma Mia!’ – Back Stage Crew, Assistant Sound

Charlotte Neilson MOAHS (11)


Jake Newton AWABH (9)

Athletics – WHS Junior Boys 200m 3rd, Long Jump 1st, Triple Jump 1st, Athletics – WSS Champs Junior Boys Triple Jump 1st

Sophia Nevil MAUCR (10)


Khortez Nikora-Joseph WHEGM (13)


Finn Nguyen MAUCT (13)

Head of International – Community Prefect

McKenzie Norton AWAHG (9)

Athletics – WHS Junior Girls Shot Put 3rd, Dance – Whanganui Competition Society Comp ‘Jazz Group’ Highly Recommended, Dance – Central Fusion Comp ‘Jazz’ Very Highly Commended

Lennart Nowak WHEHT (13)

Cambridge International Mathematics Examination GCE – Pass, Head of Academia Prefect, WHS Centurion – Endorsed, WHS Excellence Tie, Swimming – WHS Senior Boys 50m Butterfly 3rd, 50m Freestyle 2nd, 100m Freestyle 2nd, 200m Freestyle 2nd

Jessie O’Connor AWAHG (13)

School Production ‘Mamma Mia!’ – Cast Lead ‘Donna Sheridan’, Chamber Music – Regional NZCT Competition ‘Tenuto Trio’ Highly Commended & Adjudicator Award, Choir – NZCF Big Sing “AwaSide” Commended, Rockquest – Whanganui Regional Comp Best Vocals: ‘The Otherside’

Chelsea O’Hara MOACK (12)

Cambridge International Mathematics Examination IGCSE – Pass with A* Grade, WHS Academic Tie, WHS Centurion

Addison O’Leary MOACK (9)

Dance – Whanganui Competition Society Comp ‘Lyrical Group’ Highly Commended, ‘Jazz Group’ Highly Commended, Kayaking – NZ Canoe Sprint Champ U14 K4 200m 2nd, U14 K4 500m 2nd, Canoe Racing – Central Sprint Regatta Division D A Final K1 300m 1st, Dance – Central Fusion Comp ‘Jazz’ Very Highly Commended, ‘Lyrical’ Highly Commended & Adjudicators Appreciation Award

Emma Ogilwy AWATS (12)

WHS Academic Tie

Samara Pahl-Long WHEBL (12)

WHS Centurion, Athletics – WHS Senior Girls Discus 2nd

Zach Paikea MOAPR (13)


Owen Parker WHEBW (10)

Chamber Music – Regional NZCT Competition ‘No Strings Attached’ KBB Award

Tazia Parker WHEHT (9)

Athletics – WHS Junior Girls Discus 1st

Eve Parker-Groves MAUHL (12)

WHS Academic Tie, WHS Centurion, Dance – Whanganui Competitions Society Comp ‘Neo Classical Group’ 1st, ‘Lyrical Group’ Highly Commended, School Production ‘Mamma Mia!’ – Cast Lead ‘Sophie Sheridan’, Dance – Central Fusion Comp ‘Neoclassical’ 2nd, ‘Lyrical’ Highly Commended & Adjudicators Appreciation Award, Chamber Music – Regional NZCT Competition ‘Sospiroso’ Highly Commended, Choir – NZCF Big Sing “AwaSide” Commended

Ella Paris MAUHD (9)


Hinekura Pauro AWABT (12)

Athletics – WHS Intermediate Girls High Jump 3rd

Tobias Perkins WHEHT (11)

Dance – Whanganui Competition Society Comp ‘Lyrical Group’ Highly Commended

Lauren Phillips WHEWA (12)

Cambridge International Mathematics Examination IGCSE – Pass with A* Grade, WHS Academic Tie, WHS Centurion, Dance – Sharyn Underwood American Jazz Dance Exams Advanced Level 2 Excellence Award 2nd Highest Mark in NZ (93.5/100), Polocrosse - Selected in New Zealand Polocrosse U16 Team, Received Junior U16 Scholarship to NSW/QLD, NZ Polocrosse Juniors U16 and Intermediates U21 Tournament, Dance – Whanganui Competition Society Comp ‘Duo’ 1st, ‘Lyrical’ Highly Commended, ‘Jazz’ Highly Commended, 2022 Ettingshausens Pro Elite Two Year Dance Course, Sydney Australia, Dance – Central Fusion Comp ‘Jazz’ Very Highly Commended, ‘Lyrical’ Highly Commended & Adjudicators Appreciation Award

Kezia Pickering WHELB (12)

WHS Academic Tie, WHS Centurion, School Production ‘Mamma Mia!’ – Backup Vocals, Choir – NZCF Big Sing “AwaSide” Commended

Xanthe Pickering WHEWA (9)

School Production ‘Mamma Mia!’ – Ensemble, Choir – NZCF Big Sing “AwaSide” Commended

Siobhan Pitkethley AWAGN (9)

Roller Hockey – Hastings Summer Invitation Tournament U14 Division 1st, Ladies Division 2nd, Roller Hockey – Motueka Easter Tournament U14 Division 1st, Ladies Division 2nd

Amaliah Pohio MOAHS (9)

Dance – Whanganui Competition Society Comp ‘Trio’ Very Highly Commended, ‘Lyrical Group’ Highly Commended, ‘Jazz Group’ Highly Commended, Dance – Central Fusion Comp ‘Jazz’ Very Highly Commended, ‘Lyrical’ Highly Commended & Adjudicators Appreciation Award

Micah Pohl MAUCY (11)

Swimming – WHS Intermediate Boys 50m Backstroke 3rd, 50m Butterfly 2nd, 50m Freestyle 2nd, 100m Freestyle 2nd, 4x25m Medley 3rd

Memphyz Potaka MOAPR (13)

Social Prefect

Nathan Procter MOAPT (11)

Softball – WSS Comp WHS Gold 1st, Most Valuable Player

Coby Pye AWAFR (11)

Athletics – Classic Track & Field Meet Section 1 Open Men’s 100m 2nd, Athletics – WHS Intermediate Boys 100m 1st, 200m 1st, Athletics – WSS Intermediate Boys 200m 1st, 100m 1st, 100m Hurdles 1st

Alice Quigley WHETI (10)

Debating – Central North Island Champs; Most Promising Speaker of the Tournament, Best Junior Speaker, A reserve to the Central North Island Team, Athletics – Intermediate Girls 400m 3rd, Triple Jump 2nd, Swimming – WHS Intermediate Girls 50m Breaststroke 3rd, 50m Freestyle 1st

Srinish Radhakrishna WHELB (12)

Cambridge International Mathematics Examination IGCSE – Pass with A* Grade

Hinerangi Ratana MOASE (13)

Maori Prefect

Keaton Rawson AWAFS (11)

Rugby – Whanganui Rugby’s Future 15 Programme

Kate Regan MOARV (13)

WHS Excellence Tie

Oliver Rei AWAMM (11)


Carrie Rennie MOAPT (10)

Athletics – WHS Intermediate Girls 100m 3rd, 400m 1st, 800m and 1500m 1st, Long Jump 1st, High Jump 2nd, Athletics – WSS Intermediate Girls 80m Hurdles 2nd, 400m 2nd, 800m 2nd, Long Jump 1st, Cross Country – WHS Junior Girls 1st

Kevin Rennie MOASE (13)

Head of Maori Prefect

Teresa Rennie MOAPT (10)

Athletics – WHS Intermediate Girls 100m 1st, 200m 1st, High Jump 1st, Athletics – WSS Intermediate Girls 100m 1st, 80m Hurdles 1st, 200m 2nd, Cross Country – WHS Junior Girls 2nd

Aria Rice-Edwards MAUHN (12)


Ella Riddell MOAPR (9)

Dance – Whanganui Competition Society Comp ‘Jazz Group’ Highly Commended, School Production ‘Mamma Mia!’ – Dancer

Stella Ridgway AWABH (11)


Tayla Robbertsen WHEGG (13)

Academic Prefect, WHS Centurion – Endorsed, WHS Excellence Tie

Ela Robbins MAULO (11)

School Production ‘Mamma Mia!’ – Backup Vocals, Choir – NZCF Big Sing “AwaSide” Commended

Emily Rod MOASV (9)

Athletics – WHS Long Jump 3rd

Connor Rooke MOAPS (9)


Benjamin Ross AWAGN (9)


Georgina Ross MOAAD (12)

Cambridge International Mathematics Examination IGCSE – Pass with A* Grade, Rowing – North Island Club Champs Girls U17 Double Sculls 2nd, WHS Academic Tie, WHS Centurion

Michaela Ross MOAPR (9)

Roller Hockey – Hastings Summer Invitation Tournament U14 Division 1st, Ladies Division 2nd, Roller Hockey – Motueka Easter Tournament U14 Division 1st, Ladies Division 2nd

Jaydn Rourangi MAUHN (13)

Maori Prefect

Abby Roy MOAAD (9)

Athletics – WHS Junior Girls Discus 3rd, School Production ‘Mamma Mia!’ – Ensemble

Jenna Ruggiero MOADU (13)

Social Prefect, WHS Centurion – Endorsed, WHS Excellence Tie, School Production ‘Mamma Mia!’ – Back Stage Crew

Charlie Schwamm WHEBG (12)


Sam Scott-Pages MAUCOE (13)

Cambridge International Mathematics Examination GCE – Pass, Social Prefect, WHS Centurion, WHS Excellence Tie

Anthony Sellers MAUHN (13)

Touch – Selected for NZ Touch Youth Trans Tasman Camp

Angus Sewell WHEGL (10)

Sprint Kayaking – Selected for National/Oceania Championships K2 200m 1st, K2 500m 1st, K4 200m 1st, K4 200m 1st, K1 500m 3rd, Selected for Asia Pacific Champs (Japan), Selected for New Zealand Pathways Squad

Eden Sibbald AWASR (12)

WHS Centurion

Myles Simpson MOAHU (12)


Tainn Simpson WHEGL (13)

Cambridge International Mathematics Examination GCE – Pass

Waimarama Sinai WHEGM (11)


Calum Sinclair MOARV (12)

Cambridge International Mathematics Examination GCE – Pass, Athletics – WHS Senior Boys 800m 1st, 1500m 3rd

Ria Sinha MOAPR (11)

Choir – NZCF Big Sing “AwaSide” Commended, Rockquest – Whanganui Regional Comp The Stomach Future Recording Artist Award ‘GECKO’

Grace Smith AWAMM (12)

WHS Centurion

Blake Sollitt MAUDR (9)

Cricket – U13 Whanganui Rep Team, Riverbend Cricket Camp, Athletics – WHS Junior Boys Shot Put 2nd, Javelin 3rd, Athletics – WSS Champs Junior Boys Javelin 3rd

Lucy Somerville WHEBL (12)

Swimming – WHS Intermediate Girls 50m Breaststroke 2nd, 50m Backstroke 1st, 50m Butterfly 1st, 100m Freestyle 2nd, 200m Freestyle 2nd, 4x25m Medley 2nd

Victoria Soutar MAULL (11)

Rowing – NISS Champs Girls U16 Coxed Quad Sculls 1st

Will Southee WHEBC (13)

Cambridge International Mathematics Examination GCE – Pass, Academic Prefect, WHS Centurion – Endorsed, WHS Excellence Tie, Duke of Edinburgh’s Hillary Award - Silver

Zavana Spence MAUHD (12)

Education Perfect Language Competition – Emerald Award (Ranking: WHS 1st, NZ 176th, Globally 959th)

Keenan Spink AWAFR (9)

Athletics – WHS Junior Boys 800m 1st, 1500m 1st, Swimming – WHS Junior Boys 50m Freestyle 2nd, 100m Freestyle 2nd, Athletics – WSS Champs Junior Boys 1500m 3rd, Cross Country – WHS Year 9 Boys 2nd

Caleb Squire WHELB (12)

Cambridge International Mathematics Examination IGCSE – Pass with A* Grade, WHS Academic Tie, WHS Centurion, Wellington Centreboard Champs – Feva Class Trophy

Luke Squire WHEBW (12)

Cambridge International Mathematics Examination IGCSE – Pass with A* Grade, WHS Centurion, Wellington Centreboard Champs – Feva Class 2nd, Chamber Music – Regional NZCT Competition ‘No Strings Attached’ KBB Award, Rockquest – Whanganui Regional Comp Band 1 Award ‘Jansen and the AMPS’

Michael Sturdee AWABH (12)

Cambridge International Mathematics Examination IGCSE – Pass with B Grade, Rowing – North Island Club Champs Boys U18 Coxed Quad Sculls 2nd

Messina Su’a MOAHS (12)

Rowing – North Island Club Champs Girls U17 Double Sculls 2nd, WHS Centurion

Ajah Sullivan WHEBL (12)


Georgia Sutherland AWASO (13)

Head of Awa – Community Prefect

Logan Symes WHEGL (10)

Cricket – Whanganui 15 Rep Team; Central Districts Development Tournament 3rd, Athletics – WHS Junior Boys High Jump 3rd, Squash – Whanganui Squash Open Men’s Division 6 Plate 1st, Squash – Taihape Prince Series Junior Division 1 – Runner Up, Air Training Corps – Selected as Flag bearer for the Dawn Service, Squash – Prince Series

New Plymouth Division 1 Winner, Squash – Prince Series Inglewood Division 1 Winner, Squash – Prince Series Inglewood Regional – Division 1 – Winner; Prince Series Central Districts Division 1 Winner, Ohakune Prince Series Regional Mens’ Division 1 3rd, Air Training Corps Skyhawk Competition, Ohakea Central Districts Team, Squash – Hunterville Prince Series Regional Comp Division 1 1st Equal

Shylla Tahana-Hopkins MAUHN (13)

Athletics – WHS Senior Girls Shot Put 1st

Taniora Taitumu MOAPT (12)

Athletics – WHS Intermediate Boys High Jump 1st

Morgan Taituma-Hamilton MAUCO (10)

Swimming – WHS Junior Girls 50m Breaststroke 2nd, 50m Freestyle 2nd, School Production ‘Mamma Mia!’ – Ensemble

Tyrone Taituma-Hamilton MAULL (12)

Athletics – WHS Intermediate Boys Javelin 2nd

Villiame Tamanikaitani AWAKN (12)

Athletics – WHS Intermediate Boys Javelin 3rd

Jemma Tan MAUCY (12)

WHS Academic Tie, WHS Centurion, Athletics – WHS Senior Girls Triple Jump 3rd, Javelin 2nd, Athletics – WSS Senior Girls Javelin 1st

Malachi Tangira MOAAR (10)


Hunter Tatana AWAFH (12)


Piatarihi Taurua WHEPAA (13)

Maori Prefect

Toa Tawhitapou MOAPT (12)

Rockquest – Whanganui Regional Comp Smokefree Tangata Beats Award ‘Toa Te Ra’

Danielle Taylor Moore AWAGN (9)


Sienna Taylor Moore AWAKN (9)


Trinity Taylor Moore AWASO (13)

Head of Community, WHS Centurion – Endorsed, WHS Excellence Tie, Coastal Restoration Conference Scholarship

James Taylor MOAAR (12)

WHS Centurion

Lilee Taylor MAUCOE (13)

Deputy Head Girl, WHS Centurion

Kiera Te Huia MOAAD (12)


Taine Te Waaka WHELB (11)


Charlie Teager AWAHB (9)

Roller Hockey – Hastings Summer Invitation Tournament U14 Division 1st, Roller Hockey – Motueka Easter Tournament U14 Division 1st

Lilly Terrey WHEHT (9)

Dance – Whanganui Competition Society Comp ‘Lyrical Group’ Highly Commended, ‘Jazz Group’ Highly Commended, School Production ‘Mamma Mia!’ – Dancer, Dance – Central Fusion Comp ‘Jazz’ Very Highly Commended, ‘Lyrical’ Highly Commended & Adjudicators Appreciation Award

Jaiden Toy AWAKN (10)

Athletics – WHS Junior Boys 1500m 3rd

Oscar Toy MAUHC (11)


Jeremiah Tuuaga MOAPT (9)

Athletics – WHS Junior Boys 300m 1st

Sophia ‘Unga-Cribb WHEPAA (13)

Head Girl, WHS Excellence Tie, Athletics – WHS Senior Girls Javelin 1st

Wiani Van der Bank AWACV (12)

WHS Centurion, Athletics – WSS Intermediate Girls Javelin 3rd, School Production ‘Mamma Mia!’ – Ensemble, Choir – NZCF Big Sing “AwaSide” Commended

Zoë van der Wees AWACV (12)

Cambridge International Mathematics Examination IGCSE – Pass with A* Grade, Duke of Edinburgh’s Hillary Award – Silver, WHS Academic Tie, WHS Centurion, Athletics – WHS Intermediate Girls Shot Put 3rd

Max Verhaaren MOADU (13)

Cambridge International Mathematics Examination GCE – Pass, Head of Moana – Community Prefect, WHS Centurion – Endorsed, WHS Excellence Tie

Indra Verma WHEBW (13)

Social Prefect

Aliesha Waghorn MOACS (12)

WHS Academic Tie, WHS Centurion, School Production ‘Mamma Mia!’ – Ensemble

Riki Wainhouse MAUSL (13)

Community Prefect

Honey Waitokia WHEGM (12)


Grace Walford WHETI (13)

Sport Prefect, WHS Centurion, Athletics – WHS Senior Girls Long Jump 2nd, Triple Jump 2nd, Athletics – WSS Senior Girls Triple Jump 2nd, Swimming – WHS Senior Girls 50m Breaststroke 3rd, 50m Freestyle 2nd, 4x25m Medley 1st, Cross Country – WHS Senior Girls 3rd

Nadeem Wali MOAPS (12)

WHS Academic Tie, WHS Centurion, School Production ‘Mamma Mia!’ – Cast Lead ‘Father Alexandrios’

Vincent Walters WHEKS (11)

Athletics – WHS Intermediate Boys 100m 2nd, Athletics – WSS Champs Intermediate Boys 100m 2nd

Mikayla Wason WHEHT (9)

Athletics – WHS Junior Girls 800m 3rd

Callaghan Watson WHELB (11)

Judo – Wellington Area Open Champs Cadet Men +81kg Division 1st, Junior Mens U100kg 1st

Reeve Watson MAUCY (11)

Rowing – NISS Champs Girls U16 Coxed Quad Sculls 1st, Dancesport – NZ Medallist of the Year 2021 Junior Gold Waltz 1st, Tango 1st, Slow Foxtrot 1st, Quickstep (Ballroom Style); Gold Medallist Title; New Vogue Dances of Tracie-Leigh Waltz, Carousel, Tango Terrific, Gypsy Tap; Gold Medalist Title; Latin American Style Rumba 1st

Ali Whanarere-Tauri WHEGM (9)

Athletics – WHS Junior Boys High Jump 2nd, Athletics – WSS Junior Boys High Jump 2nd

Benjamin White WHEBG (12)

Cambridge International Mathematics Examination IGCSE – Pass with A* Grade, WHS Academic Tie, WHS Centurion, Swimming – WHS Senior Boys 50m Breaststroke 2nd, 50m Butterfly 2nd, 50m Freestyle 3rd, 100m Freestyle 3rd, 4x25m Medley 2nd

Briar Whitford MOAHS (11)


Zoe Wilkins MOASE (9)

Athletics – WHS Junior Girls Shot Put 2nd, School Production ‘Mamma Mia!’ – Ensemble

Chase Williamson WHEKS (9) Athletics – WHS Junior Boys Discus 3rd

Devon Wilson MOAPS (9)

Softball – WSS Comp WHS Juniors Most Valuable Player

Mokoia Wilson-Winterburn

MOAPT (9)

Te Rūnanga o Ngā Wairiki Ngāti Apa Rangatahi Leadership Programme – Maripi Tuatini 2021

Mairangi Winter WHEPAA (13)

Maori Prefect, Softball – WSS Comp WHS Gold 1st

Emma Wood WHELB (13)

Head of Whenua Prefect

Freyja Wrigglesworth AWACV (12)

WHS Academic Tie, WHS Centurion, Whanganui Walls – Youth Art Mural, Athletics – WHS Senior Girls Discus 3rd

Rylee Wroe MAUHN (13)

Head of Maori Prefect

Victor Xie AWAHG (12)

Cambridge International Mathematics Examination IGCSE – Pass with A* Grade, WHS Academic Tie, WHS Centurion

Kentaro Yamada MOADU (12)

Dance – Whanganui Competition Society Comp ‘Lyrical Group’ Highly Commended

Logan Symes WHEGL (10)

Squash – Central District Prince Series – Division 1 Winner, Ohakune Prince Series – 3rd in Mens Division 1, Hunterville Prince Series – 1st equal in Division 1, Danniverke Prince Series (Regional) – runner up Division 1, Stratford Prince Series (Regional) – runner up Division 1, Air Training Corp – selected as team member for Skyhawk competition at Ohakea

Nevaeh Blake WHEGM (9)

Touch Rugby – Whanganui Representative for U16s, Netball – Whanganui Representative for U14s

Angus Sewell WHEGL (10)

New Zealand Oceania Championship Canoe Sprint – 1st K2 200 & 500, 1st in K4 200 & 500, 3rd K1 500, 4th K1 200, 1st K1 6 km, selected to represent New Zealand at the Asia Pasivic regatta in Japan, selected for the New Zealand pathways squad

Alyssa Hartley AWAFH (11)

Smokefreerockquest – 1st Jansen and the Amps

Theo Almazan MAUSU (12)


Gian Buico MAUHC (10)


Harvey Hughes WHEBC (13)




Jordan Manville WHEGL (13)


Sjored Molijn AWAFK (12)




Ela Robbins MAULO (11)

Singing, Speech & Drama – Manawatu Speech & Drama Competitions, Whanganui Music Competitions – 2nd Aggregate + 2nd scholarship Most Deserving of Encouragement, 1st NZ Poem, 1st Restricted Poem, 1st Shakespeare Reading, 2nd Reading at Sight, 2nd Test Poem, 2nd Musical Duet, 2nd Group Improv

McKenzie Norton AWAHG (9)

1st – Impact Dance Experience, Jazz Dance Troupe

Stella Beaven MOACK (11)

1st – Impact Dance Experience, Jazz Dance Troupe

Nat Kirk MAUSL (12)

1st – Impact Dance Experience, Jazz Dance Troupe, 2nd – Impact Dance Experience, Lyrical Troupe, 3rd – Impact Dance Experience, Neo-classical Troupe + Nationals Nomination

Amalia Pohio MOAHS (9)

1st – Impact Dance Experience, Jazz Dance Troupe, 2nd – Impact Dance Experience, Lyrical Troupe

Addison O’Leary MOACK (9)


Emily Corcoran AWAHG (9)


Billie Dufty MOACK (9)

1st – Impact Dance Experience, Jazz Dance Troupe, 2nd – Impact Dance Experience, Lyrical Troupe, 3rd – Impact Dance Experience, Neo-classical Troupe + Nationals

Nomination

Ella Riddell MOAPR (9)


Lilly Terrey WHEHT (9)


Millie Frampton WHEDS (12)

1st – Impact Dance Experience, Jazz Dance Troupe, 2nd – Impact Dance Experience, Lyrical Troupe, 3rd – Impact Dance Experience, Neo-classical Troupe + Nationals Nomination



Firooze Colaabavala WHETI (12)

2nd – Impact Dance Experience, Lyrical Troupe


2nd – Impact Dance Experience, Lyrical Troupe, 3rd – Impact Dance Experience, Neo-classical Troupe + Nationals Nomination

Amy Bennetts AWAFR (12)

2nd – Impact Dance Experience, Lyrical Troupe, 3rd – Impact Dance Experience, Neo-classical Troupe + Nationals Nomination

Sophia Unga-Cribb WHEGM (13)

English Speech – 2nd – Whanganui Pasifika Awards


Whanganui Roller Hockey – Team Captain for Whanganui U17s team, National Champion and qualified for Oceanias

Tyrone Herewini-Lama MOAPT (10)

Whanganui Representative for the 2022 National Youth Touch Championship, Whanganui Representative for Central Zone Basketball U15 Tournament 2021

Lauren Phillips WHEWA (12)

Whanganui Regional Dance NZ Made – overall highest scoring solo of regional competition


St John First Aid National Youth Festival – 1st No. 3 Individual First Aid Scenario test, 1st No. 3 + 4 pairs First Aid Scenario test, 1st Team Medical Scenario test

Pippa McKee MAULO (9)

Artistic Skating – gold, silver and bronze, 6th Freeskate

Emma Olgilwy AWATS (12)

Hokonui Fashion Design Awards 2021 – 1st Macca Lodge Recycled Award (National Secondary Schools section)

Cyprus Hill MAUHL (12)

Blue Light Life Skills Programme – Overall Excellence Award

Madilyn-Kate Hansen MAUHD (13)

NZ Chefs UCOL Whanganui – Bronze – ‘Cupcake’

Joshua Christall AWAFH (12)

NZ Chefs UCOL Whanganui – Silver - ‘Cupcake’, Silver + winner of class - ‘Pasta’

Nikita Edwards WHEBW (13)

NZ Chefs UCOL Whanganui – Gold + winner of class – ‘Cupcake’

Jaydene Bullock AWAGN (12)

NZ Chefs UCOL Whanganui – Silver - ‘Cupcake’, Bronze + winner of class - ‘Mocktails’, Gold + winner of class - ‘Café Breakfast’

Caitlin Fergusson AWAHB (13)

NZ Chefs UCOL Whanganui – Gold + winner of class - ‘Café Breakfast’

WHS Girls 1st XI Football Team

Manawatu Girls Youth League Premiership Winning Team: Elsie Butcher WHETI (10), Amy Haughian MAUCOE (13), Lauren King WHEGG (9), Tara Knight WHETI (10), Paris Munro MOAPS (13), Lana O’Connor MAUHD (11), Amaliah Pohio MOAHS (9), Carrie Rennie MOAPT (10), Teresa Rennie MOAPT (10), Chardonnay Ross-Elvin MAUSU (11), Emily Smith WHEDS (10), Jemma Tan MAUSL (12), Lilee Taylor MAUCOE (13), Eva-Maree Thompson MAUCR (13), Iris Warner WHEDS (13), Stella Warner WHESI (13), Zoe Wilkins MOASE (9), Emma Wood WHELB (13)

Mya Mahoney MAUHN (11)

Netball – WHS Snr A1, U16 Manawatu, Touch – NZ U16 Girls Whanganui rep, U18 Mixed Whanganui rep, Central

Region TID U16, NZ Touch U16 TID

Emily Hutchins MOACS (9)

Athletics – Secondary Schools – 100m 1st, 200m 1st, North Island Athletics Nationals


Squash – Central Jnr Girls Nationals Team; Swimming – NZ Short Course Championship

Keisha Campbell MOAPT (12)

Softball - U18 National team; Touch – National Youth Championship; NZ Māori Rugby League – National Rangatahi tournament

Lucy Somerville WHEBL (12)

Swimming – Division 2 – Nationals – 50m backstroke 3rd

Maggie Jones WHEHT (12)

Swimming – Whanganui Secondary School Interschool – 100m Freestyle (16 & over) 1st, 50m Freestyle (14-15 years) 1st

Service – Student Volunteer Army – Bronze Award Future Champions Trust – Outward Bound Scholarship

Noah Jones WHEHT (10)

Swimming – Whanganui Secondary School Interschool – 50m Backstroke (14-15 years) 2nd, 50m Freestyle (14-15 years) 3rd Football – Whanganui Athletic Football Tournament – 3rd Service – Student Volunteer Army – Bronze Award

Toby Clark MOASE (10)

Brass Association of NZ Championships 2021 – U15 Other Instrument Solo 2nd, Junior Ensemble 3rd


Brass Association of NZ Championships 2021 – U15 Other Instrument Solo 4th


Brass Association of NZ Championships 2021 – Jnr Bb Cornet Solo 6th, Junior Ensemble 3rd

Marama Bannister AWAHB (9)

Netball – North Island Championship – U14 Rep Team Waita Captain 7th overall Squash – Central Junior Champs – U15 Girls’ Champion Swimming – Manawatu Open Champs silver medals x 3, NZ Age Group Swimming Champs finalist, North Island Secondary Schools Swimming Champs Top 5, 100 m Breastroke bronze, 100m Freestyle Jnr Girls Champion, 50m Breastroke Jnr Girls Champion, 50m Butterfly Jnr Girls

Champion, Jnr Girls Relay winners, Wellington Swimming Championship Gold x 3, Bronze x 2, Manawatu Long course Swimming Championships – 50m Backstroke Bronze, 400m Freestyle Relay Gold, 50m Butterfly Silver, 100m Breastroke Silver, 200m Breastroke Bronze, 50m Breastroke Silver, 100m Backstroke Bronze, 400m IM 4th

Hockey Whanganui U15 Representative Team 2021

Jonty Nixon-Gaisford WHEBC (10), Quin Harris-Campbell AWAHG (9), Noah Jones WHEHT (10), Alistair Cameron AWAGN (10), Thomas Dwyer MOASV (9), Flynn Julian WHEBL (9) – selected for the Regional U15 Hockey Tournament 2021


Sonia Wilson Memorial Scholarship 2021 – Senior Vocal section – Winner


Winner of the Manawatu Swimming Recognition of Age Group Excellence Award

William Herd MOARV (9)

Mathex Regional Competition – 3rd Shakespeare in the Park Production: Merry Wives of Wisdom – lead role

Chase Morpeth MAUCO (11)

Speed Skating – ‘Top of the South’ 2 day event – winner of the Men’s A Grade; overall honours across indoor and outdoor racing in five events over 2 days

Drew Brennan MAUSL (10)

Speed Skating – ‘Top of the South’ 2 day event – 3rd in Men’s A Grade

Tazia Parker WHEHT (9)

Speed Skating – ‘Top of the South’ 2 day event – 4th in Women’s A Grade

achievers list 2021

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