The 5 Blessings from Porirua College entertained the crowd with beautiful waiata.
A group of inspiring young Porirua students were honoured today for their leadership, and service to their schools and the community.
The Rotary Clubs of Porirua, Plimmerton and Tawa, together with Porirua City Council presented Primary School Leadership Awards to 64 local school children at a ceremony at Elim Church.
Rotary District Governor Marilyn Stevens and Porirua Mayor Anita Baker presented the awards and gave each student a Rotary International theme pin for 2022-2023.
Kay Phillips, 2021-2022 President of the Rotary Club of Plimmerton said the Primary School Leadership Awards were one of the club’s major annual projects.
“The honouring of students from all local schools for their leadership skills gives schools, families and, of course, all the students, something to cherish as a forever memory."
Gillian Jones, Past District Governor Rotary said it was a privilege to attend the awards.
“I was particularly struck by the obvious pride demonstrated by the students, their whānau and their school staff".
The children were selected by principals from primary schools throughout Porirua. Two senior students from each school were chosen based on leadership, service above self, and being role models.
The students had been involved in a range of activities including sports, kapa haka, dance, community work, academic pursuits, environmental efforts and supporting and caring for others.
At the ceremony, guests were entertained by beautiful songs performed by Porirua College singing group, The 5 Blessings, and Mannfred Sofara, a senior student from Bishop Viard College shared his inspiring leadership journey.
A list of recipients is attached.
For a testimonial on each student, or other queries, please contact Wendy Betteridge at Rotary on 021 417576 or [email protected]
2022 Award Recipients:
Adventure School
Elliot Cox
Tomiteau Finau
Bishop Viard College
Jairus Afamasaga
Koreti Poai Glendining
Brandon Intermediate
Queen'Luse Simotu Williams-Logovae
Tyler James Abbot
Cannons Creek School
Jean-Rima Leofo
Alyanna Daley-So'oialo
Corinna School
Lijacana Peniata
Seiola Patelesio
Discovery School
Gabriel Anthony
Jennika Barber
Glenview School
Zhanae Love
Gabriel Kisona
Holy Family School
Yimison Prado Villaizac
Meto Vaevalu
Linden School
Ritwick Ponnapalli
Hukarere Sidney
Maraeroa School
Yazmhyne Putaura-Rawiri
Kopa Gaualofa
Natone Park School
Pounamu Clark
Denar Cardona Correa
Ngati Toa School
Pene Wi-Neera
Ryan Vekula
Papakowhai School
Sienna Wilson
Joshua Scott
Paremata School
Isabella Ringrose
Fynn Livingston
Pauatahanui School
Sophia Abery
Reuben Fraser
Plimmerton School
Daniel Lash
Molly Sherriff
Porirua East School
Koreana Seumanutafa
Mason Williams
Porirua School
Melanie Sevealii
Gia Bishop
Postgate School
Ezekiel Misky
Joshua Ulugia Ah-Sini
Pukerua Bay School
Ellie Beaumont
Gabriel Hay
Rangikura School
Rebekah Otukolo
Zaleia Lotoaso
Russell School
Ianna Gaualofa
Fetalaiga Lokeni
St Pius X School
Mareko Pesefea
Kyani Russell-Lia
St Theresa’s School
Isabella Beach
Willow Dunne
Tawa School
Vaughn Pepping
Lily Beauchamp
Te Kura Maori o Porirua
Pakanui Kupenga
Jayden Gough
Titahi Bay Intermediate
Zac Hanrahan
Jessica Kay
Titahi Bay North School
Georgia Haerewa
Aaliah Gray
Titahi Bay School
Braedyn McLeod
Ruby Liddle
Wellington Seventh Day Adventist School
Tadiwa Angel Tsvanhu
Aniska Visser
Whitby Collegiate School
Adelle Tipper
Ella Reuelu
Windley School
Seraia-Lee Ikenasio
Mataio Sopoaga
8 Aug 2022
