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Senior Prize Giving
Diocesan Arts Centre, Friday 13 November 2020.
Chloé Hickin TOP AWARDS
ELIZA EDWARDS MEMORIAL AWARD
Chloé Hickin The Eliza Edwards Memorial Award is made to a student leaving the School who throughout her schooling has contributed to many school activities, shown high personal standards, and has exhibited the qualities inherent in the foundation of the School.
Chloé started life at Dio in Year 7 and instantly threw herself into activities at the School, joining service, sports and arts groups, contributing to the school student newspaper, and marking herself out as a young woman of integrity, maturity and responsibility. Even at that stage, Chloé demonstrated the qualities of servant leadership. She works with others in a way that empowers them, rather than pushing herself into the limelight. These same qualities operate in the classroom where her insightful approach to learning and her willingness to contribute to the discussion and debate enable others to grow as well.
This year Chloé has been the Student Services Prefect and, despite the limitations of lockdown, has worked on initiatives with her council that supported the wellbeing of others. Their work culminated in a set of resources being produced for each year level and under Chloé ’s leadership every member of the council contributed. Chloé has ensured that student voice around wellbeing issues will be at the forefront of our ongoing work. She stands up for her beliefs and is a strong role model for being comfortable in her own skin.
Chloé is also a successful academic student who has received Academic High Distinction, the Year 13 Service Award and a University of Otago Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarship.
Congratulations Chloé on being the recipient of the Eliza Edwards Award for 2020.
Deborah Huang Sabreen Islam Amy Choi LEARNING
THE DUX AWARD
The Dux Awards represent our most outstanding academic achievements.
The IB Dux for 2020 is Deborah Huang
Deborah is the well-deserved Dux of the International Baccalaureate class of 2020, but looking at her, you would wonder how she finds time for her studies at all. Deborah is an absolute stalwart of music at Dio, a member of the Dio Symphony Orchestra and the Concert Band and many chamber groups over her time at Dio. She is a deputy prefect in Mary Pulling house, is in the premier underwater hockey team and premier debating team, and demonstrates commitment to volunteerism by working in the afterschool care programme. She is head of the Ethics Council and in the past has competed in the New Zealand mooting competition and has also been part of Amnesty International.
This year Deborah was made an honorary prefect in recognition of the leadership she showed as part of all these groups. However, she receives this award for her academic success – she has been awarded Academic Honours, Diploma Group prizes in economics, chemistry and history and a University of Otago Academic Excellence Scholarship, and we are delighted to congratulate Deborah as the IB Dux for 2020.
The NCEA Dux for 2020 is
jointly awarded to Sabreen Islam and Amy Choi
Sabreen has had another excellent year at Dio. With near perfect academic scores, Sabreen has continued to excel in her subjects, which show a leaning towards English, the social sciences and the arts. As a student, Sabreen encourages others with her critical thinking, her drive to explore new and divergent concepts, and a willingness to critique information to distill the truth. This is complemented by her pursuits outside the classroom where she is a published writer, and a published songwriter with a growing following on Spotify. All of this is completed with Sabreen’s characteristic humility and grace.
This year Sabreen was the Community Services Prefect and she showed amazing leadership around the City Mission food drive we held after the first lockdown. She organised a large team of girls, coordinated the collection, counting and packing of the food items, spoke at both Junior and Senior School assemblies to motivate students, and initiated the inaugural House Service cup idea. The end result was a huge success, with over 7000 food items collected for the City Mission and was a great opportunity to build School spirit after the first lockdown. As a result, Sabreen was justifiably awarded the Heritage Foundation Beale Award for Service to the School.
Amy is completing a stellar academic career at Diocesan – Academic Honours each year and the Heritage Foundation Dorothy Shrewsbury Bursary in Year 12 for the top academic performance. As well as the award for NCEA Dux, Amy has received Academic Honours, the Vancouver Award for Physics and a University of Otago Academic Excellence Scholarship.
In her spare time Amy has been a member of the premier debating team, the Australian Mooting Competition and Young Enterprise. She has given back to Dio as a Mathex coach, a circle leader, a school guide, a chapel reader and offered science help... and who can forget her beautiful dance contribution in the musical Beauty and the Beast last year? This year Amy has been the Roberton house prefect and led the house with much enthusiasm, integrity and superb organisation.
Amie Cummack
Ella Riley
Jemima Box
Natasha Mori Caption Herexx Sarah Ellis
Lucy Russ
Charlotte Hulme
ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS
Presented by the Chair of the Board of Governors, Mr Andrew Peterson, these scholarships are awarded to the top academic students in Years 11 and 12. These scholarships have increased in value to a 25% reduction in tuition fees for the following year.
Year 11
Amie Cummack Sarah Ellis Ella Riley Lucy Russ
Year 12
Jemima Box Charlotte Hulme Natasha Mori Kate Wellington
Awarded to the top academic student in Year 12, this bursary is named after Miss Shrewsbury, a former headmistress. Miss Dawn Jones established this bursary in 1983 with funds raised at the 80th Jubilee Concert.
The recipient of the Dorothy Shrewsbury Bursary for 2020 is
Jemima Box
Jemima Box
Kate Wellington
ARTS SCHOLARSHIP
Matilda Hol The recipient of this scholarship demonstrates an exceptional level of skill in their chosen discipline and has had success at national level. This student displays a positive attitude and is fully involved in the Diocesan Arts programme, including representing the School in competitions and events, demonstrating a commitment to the wider arts culture within the school.
SPORTS SCHOLARSHIP
This year, this scholarship will be awarded at the Junior High School Prize Giving.
PRINCIPAL'S AWARDS
Presented by the Principal, Ms Heather McRae.
Up to eight Principal’s Awards are awarded for each year level to a student who, through her dedication and contribution to her studies and to others, has demonstrated: • Reliability and commitment • Creative thinking and innovation • Resilience and persistence in accepting challenges • Personal excellence • Demonstration of the School motto
‘Ut Serviamus’.
Year 11
Neve Cobham Amie Cummack Olivia Hardie Isabelle Head Harriet Johnston Katie Parr Emma Wilson Sophia Winstanley
Year 12
Lily Bond Jasmine Druskovich Amelia Griffiths (in absentia) Priscilla Huang Lauren Jackson Isabella Landon-Lane Lucy McKinnon Sophia Souloglou
Year 13
Luca Andrews Mia Cobham Kristen Hansen Lily Hitchcock Lauren Komie Sarina Mackey Stella Murray Ella Russ
UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS
American universities
Arabella Loveridge has been awarded a scholarship to Indiana University. This scholarship will cover her tuition fees to the value of US$300,000. She will be playing hockey and studying IT.
Alice Waldow has accepted a place at the University of Southern California on a part swim scholarship.
Morgan McDowell has a full four-year sports scholarship to the University of Hawaii.
University of Canterbury
Emma Badger, Olivia Clark, Milly Johnston and Brooke Vincent University of Canterbury Hiranga Scholarship
AUT
Prudence Fowler AUT Academic Excellence Scholarship
Lincoln University
Helen Dunshea Lincoln University – Future Leaders’ Scholarship
Victoria University
Dayna Cornwell Victoria University – Tangiwai Scholarship
University of Otago
Hannah Flacks, Freya Green, Kellie Hageman, Zoe Mercer and Stella Murray University of Otago New Frontiers Excellence Entrance Scholarship
Matilda Hol LEARNING
Isobelle Brosnahan, Grace Cocker, Sriya Garamilla, Chloé Hickin, Lauren Komie, Nicole Lockie, Amali Madawala, Hannah Mercer and Olivia Wrapson University of Otago Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarship
Francesca Reade University of Otago Ma -ori Entrance Scholarship
Ana Latu, Mikayla Meredith University of Otago Pacific Entrance Scholarship
Abby Allison, Cara Bradding, Katie Crawford, Kaitlyn Mallon, Grace Mellsop and Jessica Woo University of Otago Performance Entrance Scholarship
Amy Choi, Deborah Huang University of Otago Academic Excellence Scholarship
University of Auckland
Kristen Hansen University of Auckland Pacifica Scholarship
Jessica Hunter, Lena Jacob, Francesca Masfen and Aarushi Parasrampuria University of Auckland Top Achievers Scholarship
We have two awards from the University of Auckland recognising the outstanding achievements of Year 12 students:
Phebe Mason for excellence in history and business studies – University of Auckland Faculty of Arts Award
Lily Bond for excellence and passion in geography – Faculty of Creative Arts and Industries Award
Jessica Marshall
Emma Parton Heidi van der Peet
Diane Wang
OLD GIRLS’ LEAGUE AWARDS
Mary Pulling was our founding headmistress from 1904 to 1926. The Mary Pulling Award recognises students who show potential and an outstanding contribution to the School in a wide range of areas. Students currently in Years 11 and 12 who will be continuing their education at the School are eligible for these awards. In making the selection, academic ability is a consideration, but the likely contribution of the student to the School is the deciding factor.
The Mary Pulling Award Year 12
Heidi van der Peet
Ethel Sandford was headmistress from 1926 to 1932. She was noted for her energy and determination as well as her musical abilities.
The Ethel Sandford Bursary for Music
Jessica Marshall
OTHER AWARDS
Dame Rosie and Michael Horton Prize
Lottie Lobb Dame Rosie and Michael Horton have had a long association with Diocesan through the education of their daughter and granddaughters. They have generously donated this prize, awarded annually to a Year 13 student who, despite challenges, has succeeded in her schooling and in the wider life of the School. The prize will support her as she leaves Diocesan, determined to make a difference.
IB Diploma Learner Profile Award
Diane Wang
This is awarded to a student in Year 13 who, throughout the two years of the Diploma, has consistently exhibited the attributes of the IB Learner Profile.
This profile can be considered as a map of a lifelong journey in pursuit of international-mindedness. It aims to develop active, compassionate and lifelong learners, and to prepare students to make exceptional contributions both at school and beyond.
Nicole Lockie – Vicki Hearfield Cup, and Katie Crawford – Barbara Kissling Cup
Morgan McDowall Prudence Fowler LEARNING
Lena Jacob
The IB mission is to encourage students to be inquirers, knowledgeable, thinkers, communicators, principled, openminded, caring, risk-takers, balanced, and reflective, thus educating the whole person for a life of active, responsible citizenship.
EY Visual Arts Prize
Sienna Zhang
EY has a strong relationship with Diocesan and recognises artistic excellence through this prize. Aptly titled ‘Seeker’, the style of Sienna’s painting, including its emphasis on tones of blue and expressive use of brushstrokes, is reminiscent of Picasso’s famous Blue Period paintings. In a similar vein to Picasso, Siena’s artwork speaks of an issue, in this case ‘histrionic or attention-seeking personality disorder’. The award was judged by Associate Professor Jill Smith, Faculty of Education and Social Work, the University of Auckland, and was presented by Matthew Hanley, partner at EY.
SPORTS AWARDS
These sports awards, normally presented at the Sports Awards dinner, were made at Senior Prize Giving this year.
Vicki Hearfield Cup for initiative, enthusiasm and passion for chosen sports
Nicole Lockie
Allison Roe Award for Service to Sport
Lena Jacob
Del Hooper Award for Outstanding Individual Sporting Achievement
Prudence Fowler and Morgan McDowall
Barbara Kissling Cup for Premier Sportswoman of the Year
Katie Crawford
The awards listed here are only some of those presented at Senior Prize Giving. A full list of all the awards made can be found on the School’s website:
