The beautiful voices of the Corinna School Singing Group opened and closed the ceremony.
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 and Porirua City Council presented Primary School
Leadership Awards to 56 local school children at a ceremony at Elim Church
Steve Haddock, President of Rotary Porirua, says the students are role models who lead by example.
"It is great to see young people achieving in our community. These amazing children are leaders today, and will be the future leaders in Porirua," he says.
Children’s Commissioner, Judge Andrew Becroft, who spoke at the event, agreed.
“These awards are terrific acknowledgement of outstanding, demonstrated, leadership in the school/community/city environment. It’s great to celebrate children who are already standing up and taking the lead right now.
Congratulations on their achievements and to all those involved. “
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 other students .
Past President of the Rotary Club of Plimmerton, Donna Reed, says the students show the leadership qualities admired by Rotary International.
“The Founder, Paul Harris, said in Chicago over 100 years ago that ‘friendship was the foundation rock on which Rotary was built and tolerance is the element which holds it together’, “she says.
“These are also the qualities of leadership displayed by the youth in the room. What an inspirational group who have stood out from their peers for ‘Service above Self’ not only in their school but also in the community".
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]
2019 Award Recipients:
Adventure School
Kayla Wilson
Angus Barrott
Bishop
Viard College
Matthew Dodds
Jeovhani Fa'atiga
Cannons
Creek School
V-Eight Enoka
Aliyah Frost
Corinna
School
Sylvain Jose
Madison Lee
Discovery School
Rylee Herewini
Jessyka Tautau
Glenview
School
Esariah Sakaria
Aquashious Marsters
Holy
Family School
Siu Ala
Liai Lefale
Maraeroa
School
Alanis Chong-Nee
Christie DeThierry
Natone
Park School
Ianeta Tinielu
Calais Wawatai
Ngāti
Toa School
Holli Vallance
Jaylen Tungatt-Wineera
Papakowhai
School
Amelia Taatiti
Emma Kinsela
Paremata
School
Abigail Lee
Maia White
Pauatahanui
School
Finn Fraser
Neve Miller
Plimmerton
School
Tyler Knowles
Nala Trist
Porirua
East School
Ataahua Simeon-Williams
Porirua
School
Myah Vagea
Ana Bulicakau
Postgate
School
Israel Misky
Avani Aiulu
Pukerua
Bay School
Joel Roper
Zoe Wilson
Rangikura
School
Latrishana Fa'apo
Musharraf Hussain
Russell
School
Jan Aye Lia
Galway Panapa
St
Pius X School
Lucy Williamson
Jack McCulloch-Childs
St
Theresa’s School
Flynn Croasdale
Harrison Croasdale
Samuel
Marsden Collegiate School
Cerys Southward-Ellis
Caelan Taylor
Te
Kura Maori o Porirua
Te Ohomairangi Putiputi Matakātea
Tiahorangi Keepa
Titahi
Bay Intermediate
Georgia Ellis
Pirihira Balt
Titahi
Bay North School
Maiarangi Waipara
Titahi
Bay School
Sky Ruha
Ryan Hemsley
Wellington
Seventh Day Adventist School
Xinia Edpalina
Wendy Va'afusuaga
Windley
School
Hayden Patu
Reaneeta Manila
12 Aug 2019
