Maaori Supreme Awards 2019

Jarney Proctor - Year 13 Leadership in Tikanga Maaori (Male)

This student has participated in and lead various aspects of tikanga such as karakia, waiata haka that we do in our school when welcoming visitors from overseas and when we perform at Polyfest. This trophy presented at Senior PG and the taonga acknowledges their outstanding contribution to ngaa mahi a kui, a koro maa ki roto i teenei kura auraki. Ka mau, ka mau ka mau te wehi!

Mikaya Hurunui - Year 13 Leadership in Tikanga Maaori (Female)

This student has participated in and lead various aspects of tikanga such as karakia, waiata haka that we do in our school when welcoming visitors from overseas and when we perform at Polyfest. She was also a member of rōpū who travelled as a part of the Tahiti Cultural and Educational Hikoi who built relationships and worked together with adults and students in French Polynesia and performed karakia, waiata haka and mahi raakau with schools and community groups. This trophy presented at Senior PG and the taonga acknowledges their outstanding contribution to ngaa mahi a kui maa, a koro maa ki roto i teenei kura auraki. Kau mau kmau ka mau te wehi!

Anahera Haru - Year 13 He Kai Rangatira A new award for Matatau ki te reo Maaori

This student has consistently demonstrated a willingness to listen to, to write and to speak Te Reo Maaori whenever the opportunity has arisen. This has been her strength from when she arrived here in Year 9 until now. All staff in Te Wahanga Whakaako o Te Kohekpohe have recognised this taonga in her. Anahera is the first recipient of the MoeauPeterson Whaanau Tohu for Outstanding excellence with Te Reo Maaori. Koia kei a koe Anahera, Te mutunga kee mai o te aroha ki too taatou nei Reo.! “Tamaiti akona i te kaainga tuu ana ki te marae tau ana”

Olivia Russek - Year 11 Pumau ki ngaa kaupapa katoa , Top all-round Maaori student Year 11

This student participated in the AKSS and NZSS Waka Ama competitions, and the Pukekohe Rangatahi Kapa Haka Roopuu. She was also a member of rōpū who travelled as a part of the Tahiti Cultural and Educational Hikoi who built relationships and worked together with adults and students in French Polynesia and performed for schools and community groups. “Ka mau ngaakau, kaha hoki ki ngaa tikanga a kui maa me koro maa i roto, aa, i waho i te kura”

Blaise Nathan - Year 12 Pumau ki ngaa kaupapa katoa, Top all-round Maaori student Year 12

This student was a member of Tahiti Cultural and Educational Hikoi who built relationships and worked together with adults and students in French Polynesia 2019; and performed for schools and community groups. She demonstrated leadership while on the Hikoi to French Polynesia 2019 and in her role in the Pukekohe Rangatahi Kapa Haka Roopuu. “Ka mau ngaakau, kaha hoki ki ngaa tikanga a kui maa me koro maa i roto, aa, i waho i te kura”

James Martin - Year 13 Pumau ki ngaa kaupapa katoa, Top all-round Maaori student Year 13

James has an innate ability to lead from within a group and inspire others to work with him. He also demonstrates arahitanga in his role in the Pukekohe Rangatahi Kapa Haka Roopuu and provides support and encouragement to students in the wider school community to participate in cultural activities around the school. Ka mau ngaakau, kaha hoki ki ngaa tikanga a kui maa me koro maa i roto, i te kura”

JacksonWilcox - Year 13 Maaori Committee Trophy - Nga Hau e Wha Trophy - Top Academic Maaori Year 13 Student, Te toa o nga pumau ki ngaa kaupapa katoa - Top all-round Maaori student

Along with academic excellence this student has demonstrated strength in a wide range of pursuits. He has made a commitment to Music and a And Significant contribution to the stage band this year. He has been the featured soloist (vocalist) at each festival and has given some high quality performances. This student provides outstanding leadership, he is a quiet, humble leader who sets himself high expectations and leads by example. This student provides support and encouragement to students to participate in cultural activities in and out of school. Seeks out opportunities for students and staff to work together to accomplish collective goals.