Stephanie McNabb

NZ Skills for Living Money Skills Module

Anna Bly

NZ Skills for Living Sensory Animals

Suleqo Horlor

NZ Skills for Living Money Skills Module

Ayden Jayet

NZ Foundation Skills Gaming Module

Ayush Kumar

NZ Foundation Skills Personal Finance

Emily Park

NZ Skills for Living Animals Module

Lanz Sanorjo

NZ Skills for Living Money Skills Module

Harlem Smith
NZ Skills for Living Meal and Drink Module

Maia Higgins
Third Place in Geography

Katie Nevard

Third Place in Visual Arts

Ashley Palmer

Third Place in Computer Science

Neko Abano

Second Place in Physical Education

Laxmi Budhathoki

Second Place in Food and Nutrition

Toby Clark

Second Place in Hospitality

Lucia Frances

Second Place in Visual Arts

Hannah Gatela

Second Place in Engineering Auto Mechanics

Mikaere Hodgetts

Second Place in Workshop Technology

Benz Limin

Second Place in English Language Learning

Izzy Rangihaeata

Second Place in Performing Arts Dance

Enno Sundermann

Second Place in Business Enterprise

Jacqs Drewery 

NZ Skills for Living Describe Myself Module

Second Place in Accelerated Learning Numeracy

Torryn Sinclair-Wright

NZ Foundation Skills Go Hunting Module

Second Place in Accelerated Learning Literacy

Indie Hewitt

First Place Equal in Health Education

Van Padayon

First Place Equal in Computer Science

Danielle Cowlishaw-West

First Place in Performing Arts Dance

Hamish Courtney

First Place in Soft Materials Technology

Alex Dodds

First Place in Engineering Auto Mechanics

KK Kameta

First Place in Social Action for Life

Zavier Keepa

First Place in Te Reo Māori Level 1

Leah Kipa

First Place in Accelerated Learning Literacy

Corbin Mehrtens

First Place in Workshop Technology

Ace Pajarillaga

First Place in Hospitality

Epafara Sila

First Place in Gagana Sāmoa

Elkhan Galapon

First Place in Visual Arts

Gavin Bishop Excellence Senior in Visual Arts

Tristan Craven

Third Place in General Mathematics

First Place in Performing Arts Music

Sofiya Sofiya

Second Place in General Mathematics

First Place in English Language Learning

Robert Pugh

NZ Skills for Living Art Module

NZ Skills for Living Meal and Drink Module

First Place in Accelerated Learning Numeracy

Olivia Alexy

Third Place in Hospitality

First Place Equal in Health Education

Neeshav Prasad

Third Place in Business Enterprise

First Place Equal in Computer Science

Emily Easterbrook

Third Place in History

First Place in Business Enterprise

Samara Mckinnon Castillo

Third Place in Physical Education

First Place in Food and Nutrition

Maxwell Walker

Third Place in English

First Place in Japanese Language

Ada Shanley

Third Place in Academic Mathematics

First Place in Performing Arts Drama

Kingshuk Basu

Third Place in Health Education

Second Place in General Science

First Place in General Mathematics

Kruz Te Awhe

First Place in Te Ao Haka

First Place in Te Reo Māori Level 2

Elizabeth Stapleton-Coffey
Third Place in General Science

Second Place in English

Second Place in Geography

Second Place in History

Second Place in Academic Mathematics

Lena Norton

First Place in English

First Place in Geography

First Place in History

First Place in Physical Education

First Place in General Science

First Place in Academic Mathematics

Munro Award for Excellence in Geography

Excellence in Physical Education

First Place Overall in Year 11

Ton Ton Nabor

Third Place in English Language Learning Level 1

Harvey Nery

Third Place Equal in Physics

Raul Bethell

Third Place in Academic Mathematics

Sthrawverrie Cabiles

Third Place in English Language Learning

Taorai Tihore

Third Place in Physical Education

J C Tolentino

Third Place in Visual Arts Painting

Faith Wakit

Third Place in Business Enterprise

Chelsea Castro

Third Place in Health Education

Third Place in Statistics

Ebony Burchett

Second Place in Gateway

Kristel Cano

Second Place in Performing Arts Music

Samuel Ellis

Second Place in Workshop Technology

Chamindu Haputhanthiri

Second Place in Engineering Auto Mechanics

Annika Lewis

Second Place in Tourism and Travel

Anastassiya Chsherbakova

First Place in Visual Arts Photography

Bruce McMillan Photography Trophy

Angeline Marquez

Second Place in English Language Learning

Manawa Radcliffe-Kershaw

Second Place in Physical Education

Maia Henderson

Third Place in English Literature Level 3

Second Place in Visual Arts Painting

Literary Cup

Urima Enosa

First Place Equal in Hospitality

Julia Price

First Place Equal in Health Education

Ellie Skala

First Place Equal in Outdoor Education

Lexi Watson

First Place Equal in Hospitality

Charlotte Williams

First Place Equal in Outdoor Education

Samantha Hulse-Sixtus

First Place in Workshop Technology

Kirstin King

First Place in Soft Materials Technology

Lily Litherland

First Place in Engineering Auto Mechanics

Ronnie Ma Chee

First Place in Gagana Sāmoa

Rita Rose Malabat

First Place in English Language Learning

Emman Navarro

First Place in Tourism and Travel

Jhon Paul Pagote

First Place in Performing Arts Dance

Jordan Roskruge-Darbyshire

First Place in Gateway

Thaylla Silva

First Place in Computer Science

Mana Te Maari

First Place in Geography

Dacota Van Landuyt 

First Place in Statistics

Hannah Smith

First Place in Business Enterprise

Bradbury Moore Prize for Commerce

Lilith Ross

Third Place in Visual Arts Photography

First Place Equal in Hospitality

Maddi Scott

Third Place in English Literature

First Place Equal in Health Education

Excellence in Health Education

Agam Singh

Second Place in Statistics

First Place Equal in Performing Arts Drama

Ashleigh Peters

Second Place in Business Enterprise

First Place in Pre Employment Trades Training

Christian Unger

Second Place in Chemistry

Second Place in Computer Science

First Place Equal in Physics

Sophia Brinsdon-Barclay

First Place Equal in Te Ao Haka

First Place in Te Reo Māori Level 2

Henare Chambers

First Place Equal in Outdoor Education

Dylan Paris

First Place Equal in Performing Arts Drama

First Place in Social Action for Life

Brent Fernandez

Second Place in English Literature

First Place Equal in Physics

First Place in History

Akshat Prasad

Second Place in Visual Arts Photography

First Place in Science

First Place in Visual Arts Painting

Jorja Bethell
Third Place in Biology

Third Place in History

First Place Equal in Classical Studies

First Place in Chemistry
Peter Lees Jefferies Prize for Humanities

Prena Prasad

Third Place Equal in Physics

Second Place in Biology

First Place Equal in Classical Studies

First Place in Academic Mathematics

Poole Prize for Original Historical Research

Rangitohiora Paringatai-Dallas

First Place Equal in Te Ao Haka

First Place in Performing Arts Music

First Place in Te Reo Māori Level 3

Senior Te Reo Māori Award

Mark Cervantes

Third Place in Chemistry

Second Place in Academic Mathematics

Second Place in History

First Place in Biology

First Place in English Literature

First Place Overall in Year 12

Emily Hough

Third Place in Tourism and Travel

Sam Thompson

Third Place in Business Enterprise

Jaden Woolrich

Third Place in Statistics

Mhark Abat

Second Place in Outdoor Education

Anish Kumar

Second Place in Physical Education

Sam McCallum

Second Place in Statistics

Hannah Watson

Second Place in Health Education

Wysdom Turu

Second Place in Hospitality

Second Place in Tourism and Travel

Allan Quilala

First Place Equal in English Literature

Trinity Groufsky

First Place in Visual Arts Painting

Mikayla Hooper

First Place in Soft Materials Technology

Ngārangi Hutana-Waitoa

First Place in Outdoor Education

Sage MacKay

First Place in Visual Arts Photography

Aaviya Matthews

First Place in Physical Education

Adrian Perez

First Place in Computer Science

David Templeton

First Place in Chemistry

Bailey Whitworth

First Place in Performing Arts Dance

Cooper Atherton

First Place in Performing Arts Drama

Te Aratai College Drama Cup

Skye Templeton

First Place in Performing Arts Music

Laurraine White Music Trophy

Trinity Hulse-Sixtus

Third Place in Hospitality

First Place in Health Education

Shekainah Vinluan

Third Place in English Language Learning

First Place in Geography

Alissa Daliva

Second Place in English Language Learning

First Place in Business Enterprise

Renee Hall

Second Place in Business Enterprise

Second Place in Visual Arts Painting

First Place Equal in English Literature

Kelli Hollis

Second Place in Performing Arts Drama

Second Place in Visual Arts Photography

First Place in Classical Studies

Dormay Laufiso

First Place in English Language Learning

First Place in Gagana Sāmoa

Most Valuable Contribution by an English Language Learner

Alecia Kohu-Taukiri

Third Place in Health Education

Second Place in History

First Place in Te Reo Māori

First Place in Te Ao Haka

Ruta Fuaolefau Pesefea

First Place in History

First Place in Hospitality

First Place in Tourism and Travel

John Anderson JP Plaque - Top Hospitality Student

Brandon Clarenbeek

First Place in Biology

First Place in Physics

First Place in Statistics

First Place in Calculus

Derek Friend Mathematics Trophy

Zach Derham

BOT student representative 2025

Cooper Atherton

Head Student Awards

Dormay Laufiso

Head Student Awards

Hannah Watson

Head Student Awards

Raniera Babbington

Head Student Awards

Smriti Parajuli

Te Aratai College Community Service Award

Ruta Fuaolefau Pesefea

Contribution to Pacifica Culture

Ethan Cooke

Lincoln University Commerce Prize

McKenzie Sheard

JFK Cup for Excellence in Creative Writing

Agam Singh

John Kim Memorial Prize for Acting

Akshat Prasad

Tony Fomison Award for Significant Contribution to the Visual Arts

David Templeton

AA Scott Music Award for the Widest and Most Valuable Contribution to Music

Is awarded to

Thaylla Silva

Hickling Science Prize for Outstanding Achievement in the Sciences

Alecia Kohu-Taukiri

The Norman Kirk Award for Manaakitanga.

This trophy was gifted by Christchurch Labor MPs to acknowledge a student that shows respect, generosity and care for others. The recipient of this award is an exemplary student consistently demonstrating Manaakitanga. Staff describe her as dedicated, supportive, confident, quiet and a leader who reflects and perseveres. Grounded and generous, this student consistently seeks opportunities to respect and care for people. Her ahua and her actions have the effect of people feeling safe and connected. Multiple Te Ao Haka disciplines are nothing new to this student, nor is the stage for National Kapa Haka Competitions or Academic Awards. 

Seth Porter

PTA Service Cup for Outstanding Service to the College

This student has consistently demonstrated their service commitment through various roles, notably by supporting numerous school events, including open days, parent-teacher interviews, and evening festivals. Their expertise in lighting and audio-visual support has significantly enhanced these occasions. They are also a familiar face serving in the Canteen. Additionally, this student’s dedication extends beyond the school week; they actively participate during holidays and weekends, providing invaluable AV support for professional development modules. Their passion for photography further enriches our events, showcasing their willingness to contribute his skills.

Zavier Keepa

The Rob Burrough Cup for Demonstration of School Values and contributing to the wider school.
Here at Te Aratai College we endeavour to encourage the principal values or Uara of Manaakitanga, Whanaungatanga, Rangatiratanga, and Tūrangawaewae. The recipient of the Rob Burrough Cup is a student that we feel has embodied these values - Uara - consistently throughout the year. This student is well known for his diligence, his potential in leadership and encouragement of others to be their personal best. He is respectful, generous and never learns or succeeds without supporting his peers to do the same alongside him. He is the embodiment of Ngā Uara o Te Aratai. He already has a profound effect on the culture of our kura - he is one to watch. “Poipoia te kākano kia puawai”. 

Tabitha Scottorn

Teresa Elms Memorial Cup.
This cup is for a student that despite adversity has achieved well.

This student has demonstrated remarkable resilience and exceptional perseverance in the face of challenges. They have shown an admirable commitment to their studies, a positive attitude and a strong work ethic. Their dedication and perseverance serve as an inspiration to their peers and are a testament to their determination and strength of character.

Brandon Clarenbeek

Stationery Grant that has been funded by alumni, Mr Garth Stevenson. This grant is to be awarded to a Year 13 Student and used on purchasing technology, books and stationery items needed for the grantee’s university studies. Value of $1500.

Hugh McDougall Rankin, a former prominent Christchurch businessman, established the Hugh McDougall Rankin Education Trust in 2008 for the purposes of providing financial assistance to science students in Christchurch. The student receiving this has shown outstanding achievement in the Sciences. The Hugh McDougall Rankin Scholarship worth $3700 

David Templeton

Leigh and Judith Pownall Scholarship. The scholarship value is $5000 for one year to support undergraduate Geography and Music majors at the University of Canterbury.

Bulou Naivanawalu

University of Otago Pacific Peoples' Entrance Scholarship The scholarship value is $16,000 over two years, subject to meeting the scholarship criteria. The scholarship was established to celebrate academic excellence and cultural diversity, and is intended to encourage the progression of indigenous Pacific Peoples into tertiary study.

Luke Toone

Te Aratai College Supreme Arts Award

The recipient of this award has demonstrated a strong commitment to the Performing Arts. During their time at our Kura, this student has been heavily involved in both Music and Drama; as part of our most recent production, senior drama performances, Smokefree RockQuest, school music nights, and performing music at other community events. In 2025, they will be continuing their music studies at Ara, and we look forward to watching their career with interest. 

Dormay Laufiso

Judith Brailsford Cup for Pacifica Leadership

This student is a great role model for our students. She always works hard and puts others first. She loves her culture and those who work alongside her. Her knowledge and support within our community is always appreciated. She is loved by those that know her. I have watched her develop and become a great ambassador to our Pasifika students. 

Raniera Babbington

Koka Alamein Connell Taonga for Māori Performing Arts 

The student who is receiving this award has participated in Kapa Haka for the past 4 years. They competed for their first time at a regional secondary school haka competition and thus their love for haka continued to grow. They committed to learning more about Te Ao Haka  both in and out of school. For the past two years this student has led Kimihia through a regional and national competition. The dedication, support for others and leadership this person has shown has been well appreciated by all.  

Hannah Watson

The IP Anderson Award for Leadership

This student is a critical thinker who has been described by her teachers as hard-working, accurate, and respectful as she goes about her studies. Her efforts in and contribution to the wider life of the college have been outstanding. Her involvement in Coast to Coast Rangers showed us her dedication and courage. She is always encouraging others to be their best. Her dedication to leadership this year has been exceptional as one of our Head Students. 

Cooper Atherton

25th Anniversary Commemorative Prizes 

Awarded to students who have contributed to a wide, valuable and lasting impression upon their kura and community.  Hard working, selflessness, empathy and a real desire to give back to our kura are all qualities that this student has embodied during his time at Te Aratai. There has been no task that he hasn’t put his hand up to do. His contribution to our school life is vast and varied including taking part in the production, helping out with after school events, being part of the formal committee and organising our leavers’ gear. This student is one of those students who always puts others first and makes his peers and teachers' lives easier and better. His legacy at Te Aratai will be as someone who has led by example both from in front and behind the scenes and always with the goal of making our school the best place it can be.

Dormay Laufiso

25th Anniversary Commemorative Prizes 

Awarded to students who have contributed to a wide, valuable and lasting impression upon their kura and community. Our second recipient has made a huge contribution to our school sporting and Pacifica community. She is a quiet young woman who has led our school with integrity and humility. It has been a pleasure to see her grow in this leadership role watching her work with our younger Pacifica students and also alongside her teachers. This student has reached outstanding levels of sporting success representing Canterbury in League where she was named as the captain of the team and MVP of the tournament. This student embodies leadership through service in the way she conducts herself at school and how she interacts with her peers and teachers. She is a strong and confident young Pacifica woman whose speech on Identity will long be savoured and whose voice will be missed in our groups and presence around our school.