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MANUREWA HIGH SCHOOL 2009

Manurewa High School 2009

Contents Principals Report Board of Trustees Staff Prefects Learning/Departments Deans & Form Levels Arts & Culture Sport Awards Classes

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Principals Report outstanding sports achievements of the Premier boys Waka Ama crew, our Mixed touch Team, Premier girls Volleyball Team, Girls Basketball Team – both Open and Under 17, the First XV Girls Rugby and our athletes who represented New Zealand or have won National titles in Swimming, Volleyball, Touch, Basketball, Badminton and Trampoline. This has surely been another year of celebrating success. And it again proves that students from Manurewa High School can compete, and achieve, with the best of them – a tradition of excellence. The school Prefects have done a sterling job of upholding the values of Manurewa High School. A special thank you to Jarita and Haze for their leadership of the team; and to all the prefects for their superlative efforts and terrific contribution to the life of the school. At the very core of the school’s success is the commitment, dedication and expertise of our teaching and support staff, and Student Support staff members, who work tirelessly to make a difference in the lives of our young people. As a staff we value learning and we are determined that our students will have the very best opportunity to succeed. To the staff of Manurewa High School thank you for a job well done and for your steadfastness and loyalty. I would like to acknowledge and thank the Board of Trustees for the many hours that they give to ensuring that our school functions effectively and smoothly. Our Board members are committed to excellence and represent their community well. A personal and most sincere thank you for the support and help you have given to me during my term and a half as

Acting Principal. We are indeed fortunate to have a strong and focussed Senior Leadership Team who works so hard for the benefits of staff and students alike. A huge thank you to Mrs Shaw and Mr Wilson (Acting Second Principals), Mr Raynes, Mr Muir and Mr Jones (Deputy Principals) and Mrs Lockie (Business Manager) for their willingness to rise to the challenge, take on extra duties, and your total and cohesive professional commitment. It is sincerely appreciated. I know that you will enjoy the 2009 school magazine. Thank you to Ms Whittaker and her team for the production of an outstanding magazine and record of the highlights and main events of the school year. Finally a huge thank you to the students of our school who continue to excel and bring honour and prestige to our school. Good luck and best wishes to those staff and students who are leaving us; and to those who are returning, I look forward to our continued journey of success in the 2010 school year.

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Welcome to the official record of Manurewa High School for 2009. This year has certainly been a year of achievements, challenges and changes. In August we farewelled our Principal, Mr Richard Thornton. Throughout his six and a half years at Manurewa High School, Mr Thornton was a highly visible Principal who made every endeavour to ensure that each and every student had the opportunity to “be the very best that they can be”. We thank him for his tremendous contribution to our school and wish him all the best in his new position as Manager of the Northern Region of the Education Review Office. Mr Salvatore Gargiulo has been appointed to the position of Principal and commences his role at the start of the 2010 school year. Mr Gargiulo has a wealth of educational experience which will stand him in good stead as he takes the helm of our school. We look forward to welcoming him to Manurewa High School. The school year commenced with a roll of 2009 students and a total of 186 teaching and support staff. Significant construction has been completed this year –namely a new canteen, new gymnasium and fitness centre and a four classroom Languages suite. It is my pleasure to report that our school continues to achieve at a very high academic level. This is evidenced by the results gained by our students in both internal and external exams, and the very considerable number of awards achieved by our students in the many and varied competitions, contests, sporting codes and Arts events. The involvement of our students in the many facets of school life and co-curricular activities is extensive. Highlights of the year have been:the Senior concert band’s most successful trip to Australia, the First XV Rugby boys sporting and cultural visit to Samoa, the annual Takasaki Japanese Language exchange, the Year 12 Taurewa Adventure Camp, the achievement of the Premier Award for Best Exhibit in the MIT Manukau City Science and Technology Fair, the presentation of a Gold CREST award to Anne Sim, Distinctions (Alice Lam and Michael Wong) in the NZ Economics Competition, Vikas Varma gaining first place in the National Burger Competition, award of second place in Auckland Secondary Schools “Stage Challenge” competition, the “All Stars Rewa” first place in the Manukau City “Stand Up, Stand Out” event, and the

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Board of Trustees 2009 Welcome and Greetings, Hi my name is Steve Smith and I am currently serving as the Board Chairperson on Manurewa High School Board of Trustees. As Board Chairperson for the past year, I have had the opportunity to meet people from all walks of life through attending special events during the school year and attending to the vast variety of school matters throughout this year. Throughout the year we have been honored to share in the many accolades show casing our Students successes within diverse sporting arenas, the arts, intellectual and creative cultural events on offer here at Manurewa High. To attend and see the admiration and joy in the students and the support from their friends and pears certainly makes the years difficult times disappear. As Chairperson of a very large multi cultural school, I credit our success to the wonderful teamwork and sup-

port offered by our elected Board representatives. Our team works extremely hard to ensure all students and staff, has the possibility to achieve to their potential through strategic planning, sound financial management, property up grading and enhancement ensuring a brighter future for our School for all. The Board acknowledges and works hard to address the concerns and aspirations of parents and students at Manurewa High School working alongside the Principal and staff and students. The School Board of Trustees recognises the dedication of senior management team, administration and staff through this year. In term three, we said farewell to Richard Thornton our Principal for the past six and half years whose work focused on a culture of excellence for both students and staff alike. Acting Principal Liz Dixon continues the tradition of excellence as we await our new Principal Salvatore Gargiulo who will be joining us in term

one 2010 and we all look forward to his involvement and leadership in taking our school and community forward A special acknowledgement and thanks to the Parents, Coachâ€™s, Managers who dedicated their time, and efforts voluntarily within the vast range of school activities and events resulting in increased participation and successful outcomes for students. The School Board of Trustees would like to farewell all those students who are graduating and wish them success in whatever future pathway they have chosen. We look forward to meeting and welcoming new students and parents to The Manurewa High School. Kind Regards, Steve Smith

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Farewell Mr Thornton To be the very best that you can be and to enjoy the journey – aim for the stars, you may reach the moon – climb the highest mountain, but take someone with you to enjoy the view. Life has indeed been a journey. I have always enjoyed school, I love teaching and enjoy learning. I thrive on the energy of positive good people and I have a passion for making things better for young people. It has been my honour and pleasure to lead Manurewa High School for 6.5 years and to give the school my best shot. I leave with the knowledge that the school is in good heart, performing above expectation with a reputation as a school with a “tradition of excellence”

be congratulated and to their families a very BIG thank you. We couldn’t do our job without your support. In recent years we have also developed a very strong student support team in school that has made it possible to implement the many new initiatives – Social Workers, Youth Worker, Guidance Counsellors, Nurses, student support - A big thank you to you all for being so supportive and proactive. To the Prefects and Senior leaders of our school. I have always been able to rely on you to do the right thing. To protect our reputation and to stand up for the REWA way. You have helped us to make this school special and you know how much I appreciate what you have done - thanks. To the Board of Trustees: Steve Smith, Jill Crooks, Stuart King, Judy Lambert, Francis Tahata, Staff rep: Roger Metcalfe and Student Rep: Roy Sembrano – thank you for supporting me and for being prepared to trust me to get the job done. You have empowered me to just “get on with it” and I have always tried to keep you fully informed. A school is successful when the Board and Principal work well together. We have been a good team – the Board focussing on Governance and the Senior Leadership Team on

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The statistics speak for themselves: •61% leave school with NCEA Level 2 or better •72% pass Literacy •83% pass Numeracy •At least 6 National NCEA Academic Scholarships per year •Only 4.6% leave school with no formal qualifications •48% of students involved in organised competitive sport – with regular overseas trips •Concert Band achieved Gold in 2008 at the KBB competition and recently toured Australia Property development over recent years •New Administration Centre •New Gymnasium and fitness centre •New Canteen •Modernised English Block •New classroom block •New carpark •Planned new sports changing facility •Planned new Whare development Finances •Very strong financial position •Over $400,000 of working capital Partnerships •Fuji Xerox •South Auckland Motors •ASB •Programme Maintenance Ltd •Manukau Institute of Technology •Hynds •The Warehouse Student study scholarships •Over $150,000 per year for the last 3 years •76 students graduated from Auckland University at 1 graduation Ceremony this year with at least a bachelors degree. •65% of Year 13 students go on to Tertiary study

We have established the REWA way. I say “we” because the secret of success at Manurewa High School is the team. It has been a privilege to work with so many wonderful people who are committed to making a difference in the lives of the young people in their care. Heads of Departments, Teaching staff, Support staff and Board members – all working tirelessly to ensure that each child achieves their potential and meets our expectations. It is a wonderful place to work, we laugh together, sometimes we cry together but we always want the best for each other. As a team we have one focus – improving the learning opportunities for our young people – they are the reason we do what we do. And the kids at Manurewa High School are special. They appreciate the opportunity that they have been given and know how to say thank you. They value education – they know that we are here for them and that this is their safe place. We refuse to meet the low decile, South Auckland expectations of us – we have chosen to be different with high expectations, discipline, uniform, standards of behaviour and respect. Every day, over 2000 students in our community, often against large negative odds, get themselves to school, in a smart uniform, on time, well prepared and ready to learn. For that achievement they are already winners. For that they deserve to

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management. The school is in good heart with all indicators pointing to a school that achieves well beyond expectation and is ranked as one of the top schools in Auckland for adding value. (Refer to Metro Article.) People often comment that our school is “alive” – they refer to it as having a “heart beat” This is indeed a complement and it reflects on the good that is happening around school. All areas of the curriculum are strong and areas of co-cuuricular activity are also alive and well. The Arts, Culture, Music, and sport all play a vital role in providing a balanced learning experience. Trips, overseas travel, camps, adventures, school productions, KBB music festivals, concert band performances, art exhibitions, science fair, Mathex, business enterprise activities – all delivering a richness that is not found in a lot of schools. We can all be very proud that we have been part of one of the best schools in NZ. And finally, a big thank you to my Senior Leadership Team; Mrs Dixon, Mrs Lockie, Mrs Shaw, Mr Wilson, Mr Raynes, Mr Jones and Mr Muir - and

to our support people – especially Sarah Davies my PA. Thank you for being so supportive and professional. We have all worked so well together, with a high level of trust and empowerment. Keep up the good work and maintain the “tradition of excellence” Mrs Dixon will be acting Principal until the new Principal is appointed and a special thank you to Liz for all her loyalty and support. Liz – we have been a good team – I have always known that I can rely on you to uphold the “tradition of excellence” A special thank also to Julie Lockie – my Business Manager for the excellent job that she has done as the Business Manager of the school. Julie is a very capable Business person who has ensured that we always receive a clean bill of health from the Auditors. Thank you for your expertise and support – it is much appreciated. And finally, the biggest thank you of all to my family – for putting up with my endless “school stories”, my rambling about all the good stuff that goes on at school, for supporting the dream of “making a difference”, for sharing me with the school community and for encouraging me in my journey. Thank you for being there for me – to Greg, Peter and Katie – you are

wonderful people and you continue to make Mum and I so proud of you and what you are doing with your lives. To Suezy, you have been a brilliant “Principal’s wife” – so supportive, involved, caring and a genuine partner in the success. I couldn’t have done my bit if you hadn’t been behind me 100% and you have demonstrated on many occasions that this is a shared journey – we have enjoyed the success together – thank you with all my love. It is always hard to leave a place that has become a second home. I am moving on to a new position with the Education Review Office as the National Manager – Northern Region responsible for schools North of Taupo with 85 reviewers in my team. I will always call Rewa Home and I know that I can rely on everyone who is associated with Manurewa High School to make sure that the “tradition of excellence” is maintained. Thank you Kia Kaha Tena Koutou, Tena Koutou, Tena Koutou, Katoa

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School Pride

“The whole rationale of the project is simple and we mean to keep it simple. It’s about developing a relationship between the teachers and the community where the children they teach come from”

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Manurewa High student support manager Hardy McLean said its constable, Doug Eruera, has had a big impact, particulary in combating bullying.

MANUREWA HIGH SCHOOL 2009 The Manurewa 16-year-old’s results speak for themselves - she won two golds, two silvers and a bronze medal at the New Zealand judo championships last year.

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Deputy principal Daniel Wilson says the band’s success is a combination of student work and staff dedication.

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Student Success Gold Crest Award - Anne Sim This year was another good year for CREST at our school. For the third time we have had a senior student achieve the Gold CREST award for Creativity in Science and Technology. This programme is administered by the Royal Society of New Zealand and aims to foster creative thinking, problem solving, innovation and passion in the fields of Science and Technology. Anne Sim (13 SR) was awarded her Gold CREST badge and certificate at her seminar on the 5th of November. During this seminar Anne had to present her findings to an audience and had to defend her decisions during question time. Considering that ten students across the country started the CREST process and only five completed it, one can see how demanding and rigorous it is. The topic she has spent the last year researching and investigating is how we may be able to use algae to mitigate the amounts of carbon dioxide emitted by polluters such as industrial chimney stacks. Anne gathered data on a small scale using two different approaches – the open pond and the filter system. In the open pond system the emission is passed through a series of large open ponds in which free floating algae thrive and act as a CO2 sink by absorbing the gas during the process of photosynthesis and converting it to carbohydrates and oils. The filter investigation involved the use of special porous filters such as Teflon and Quartz on which filamentous

algae were embedded. The emissions are passed through a series of such filters in clear ducting through which sunlight can pass. The algae are harvested from the filters and processed into bio fuel and/or stock feed. Anne then used mathematical modelling to extrapolate the small scale data to a large scale in order to compare both efficiency and cost effectiveness of the two systems and found the open pond process to be the more promising. According to the National Assessor for CREST, Carol Pound, Anne did very well and I quote “I was very impressed with how you handled the situation yesterday. Lots of unexpected things happened and you did not let them throw you. Some of the questions were quite hard and you gave good answers.” Jessie McKenzie -The Teaching and Learning Specialist at The Royal Society of New Zealand said “I was speaking to Mrs Pound today, asking how you got on... I hear that you displayed all the excellent characteristics of a Gold CRESTer” Anne is the first student to gain her award under the new milestone requirements, which enforce adherence to a timeline, expect budgetary planning and meticulous record keeping in line with current best practice techniques. As the final act in her Gold CREST year Anne will attend the annual Science Honours Dinner in Auckland at the Hyatt Regency Hotel for a gala banquet and prize giving, where she will be awarded a medal, along with eminent professional scientists who will gain medals such as the

Rutherford medal. Anne has her career in Science off to a flying start and the skills and confidence she has gained during her years working through the CREST programmes of Bronze, Silver and Gold, will stand her in good stead. I encourage other students interested in science based careers to give CREST a go – you never know where it might lead you…. Mrs F Colyer

National Burger Winner - Vikas Varma

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Vikas Varma 12LE entered into the national Burger Competition at MIT yesterday. He wowed the judges with his sizzling Tamarind Marinated Caribbean Burger topped with Tropical Salsa & side of green Wasabi drizzled with a Coke reduction. Vikas was amongst 7 other contestants from all over NZ and was judged the best – he came away with GOLD, $750 chq & chefs set for himself and $1000 for the school. A proud achievement.

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New Buildings Canteen

Gym & Fitness Centre

Languages

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Staff 2009 Senior Leadership Team Dixon Shaw Wilson Raynes Muir Jones Lockie

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Staff Leavers 2009 Ms Du Burgess I started teaching at Manurewa High School in July 2000. It was strange at first. The school roll was larger than the population of the Bay of Islands town I had moved from. I remember the first Year 11 assembly I attended, the number of students in the hall was almost the same as the entire roll of my previous school. It is a small world. In my new Year 11 class was a boy I had taught in the Bay of Islands as a Year 9 student. During my time here I have taught – Accounting, Enterprise Studies, Consumer Decisions, Business

Management and Maths. I was a Year 13 form teacher for seven years. I have taught many wonderful students and had some interesting experiences such as the trade fairs, SELL programmes and CETA Accounting Pursuits evenings. After almost ten years here I felt the need for a change and so am moving to a new school. I will miss the students, especially their friendliness. However, I will not be leaving the area so I am sure I will still hear the occasional ‘Hello Mrs Du Burgess’ as I walk through Manukau mall. I always enjoy meeting my ex students and hearing what they are up to but now when they ask

if I am still at MH at least my answer will be different. To all the staff and the students, but especially to my current students, I wish you all the best for the future.

Miss Jolley I would also like to thank the amazing art department, Adele, Suz, Sacha and Krichelle, you guys rock.. The support I have received is outstanding, I have always felt welcome in your classes and knew if I had any issues each and every one of you would offer to help… Support like this makes things are whole lot easier…. I am sure the department will continue to shine…. Leaving behind terrific colleagues and the most character-filled bunch of students, I find myself revisiting the countless fantastic memories I have had. As I start off on my new adventure down south, but not knowing what lies ahead, I hope that wherever the road may take me, I will meet as many wonderful people and have many fantastic experiences as I have had at MHS. This year, saw me become a form teacher to some of our newest students… 9JL, they are full of character, humour, passion and fun… Although we have had our moments, and there were a few, you guys still managed to make me smile….. I would love to come back and see you guys graduate in year 13 and look forward to seeing ALL of you there. A few words for 9JL:

Oh! The Places You’ll Go! by Dr. Seuss. You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. You’re on your own. And you know what you know. And YOU are the guy who’ll decide where to go.

You’ll look up and down streets. Look’em over with care. About some you will say, “I don’t choose to go there.” With your head full of brains and your shoes full of feet, you’re too smart to go down a not-so-good street. You’ll get mixed up, of course, as you already know. You’ll get mixed up with many strange birds as you go. So be sure when you step. Step with care and great tact and remember that Life’s a Great Balancing Act. Just never forget to be dexterous and deft. And never mix up your right foot with your left. And will you succeed? Yes! You will, indeed! (98 and ¾ percent guaranteed.) Kid, you’ll move mountains! So…be your name Buxbaum or Bixby or Bray or Mordecai Ale Van Allen O’Shea, you’re off to Great Places! Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting. So…get on your way!

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When asked to write an article for the magazine.. I thought “what do I write?” Not because I had nothing to say, but because I had too much to say… I guess I will start at the beginning.. (I promise I won’t bore you and will keep it brief.) It really doesn’t seem like 2 years ago, I arrived at Manurewa fresh out of teachers college…. Wide eyed and bushy tailed and full of enthusiasm (yes, that enthusiasm is still there), to start my new career as a teacher. I will never forget the feeling of excitement, nervousness and OMG!!! as I walked into the staffroom. I still often say to myself I can’t believe I am a teacher….. Throughout my time here at Manurewa High School I have been the teacher, however in many ways I also feel I have been the student. I have learnt many new things. The first thing that springs to mind is that the word “dry” does not necessarily mean something isn’t wet. There have been numerous lessons my students have taught me. Firstly , jandals are not just a summer footwear item and can be worn with just about anything, it is always appropriate to wear as much clothing underneath your school uniform as possible and lastly how much mana, culture and realness our students have and it is this I will dearly miss. I will also miss the laughter, friendship and sense of collegiality in the staffroom. I have met some wonderful people who I admire greatly. There are too many to name but you guys know who you are…..

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Student Support Services Kia ora Koutou, Talofa Lava, Malo, Kia orana, Bula, Namaste Student Support Services is a team made up of a group of professionals who work to support students, families, staff, and Senior Management. B.O.T.s. The team is made up of Social Workers, Youth Worker, Counsellors, Nurses, R.T.L.B.s, Attendance officers, Cops in schools and most importantly clerical support. Unfortunately we lost a Counsellor Zoia Tui at the start of the year who returned to Brisbane to look after her sick father. Zoia’s place was taken up by Ms Hiltrud Egle who fitted in very well to the team. We were also blessed to have Mrs Nabila Jacob (Year 09 Assessment Nurse) join us in Term 02. Ms Pani Herangi (Attendance) has taken a more permanent role within the school this year. We also had Mr Henry Siva (Youth Worker) join the team at the start of the year and Mr “H” soon built an awesome rapport with both students and staff. Mr “H” was also responsible for some projects within the school. Unfortunately Mr “H” will not be with us after term 04. On behalf of the team I wish him and his whanau all the best for the future and I am sure given his commitment and passion with working with Youth he will be an asset wherever he goes.

It has been a very busy year for the Student Support Services team in all areas from minor investigations, to major interventions and support for students, their families, supporting staff and Senior Management The introduction of programmes to support students in various areas of their young lives has had positive outcomes and benefited them immensely. These programmes have helped them to make good choices in their young lives. Because of the support and introduction of these programmes, there been a lot of work to retain and keep students focused on their education and their wellbeing. The excluded or expelled rate has dropped considerably and early intervention has meant those students that would normally fall through the cracks and be lost in the system are getting the support they need to stay on task. The team also worked very closely with outside agencies if it was deemed that extra support was needed. Student Support team has built a solid rapport with students, whanau, staff, B.O.T.s.

B.O.T.s, staff, students, and especially the STUDENT SUPPORT TEAM whom if I did name as individuals I could write a book of appreciation for the outstanding work that was done this year. The shared lunches we used to support each other through the tough times were very well done team. I would like to acknowledge Mr Richard Thornton (ex Principal) who left us and moved to greener pastures in the Ministry of Education Sector for his positive mannerisms to all of us within Manurewa High, we wish him well and I am sure that the team at Education Review Officer would be grateful for his Management skills, smile, cheeky wit, and charisma that only certain individuals like Mr Thornton possess. We also look forward to working with the new Principal who starts next year. To B.O.T.s, Acting Principal Mrs Liz Dickson, Acting 2nd Principals, Deputy Principals, Deans, staff again thank you ALL for your support and we look forward to working with you all again in 2010. All have a safe and enjoyable festive season, and holidays. Na Hardy McLean Student Support Services

On behalf of the team I wish to acknowledge the support from Senior Management,

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Staff Announcements Babies

Ms P Pollard with new daughter Anthea

Ms A Ball with new baby Flinn

Weddings

Ms T Wells wedding

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Photography

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Artwork By Sebastian Pili Year 13

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Prefect Team BURROWS Rebecca DHILLON Maulsary DIKHIL Marwan EASTHAM Michael ELI Eli FORD Emily GHAMRY Syavie HAINI Annie HANCOCK Jessie HUNT Italia KAUMOANA Jarita LAKHAN Anshuli LOLESI Pearl MAHARAJ Shivashna ONOSAI Lahana ORMSBY Jordan PESE Siamani PETI Michael RAYNES Joshua ROBERTSON Alexander ROGERS Eru RUDOLPH Delaney SAMUPO Karl SEMBRANO Roy SINGH Manish SOLA Lina SOO Danielle TAEFU Anne TIPELU Simeti TRAN Diana WASS Stephanie WHITE-MILLER Haze

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Biology Liggins Institute In July, the 03Bio classes had the best field trip of the year…to Auckland University’s Liggins Institute to learn about the fascinating world of Biotechnology. Unlike our wonderful trip to Miranda however, we had a really flash bus that drove us into the city instead of one that leaked when it rained. First of all, we met an interesting human being named Helen and her minion, Joseph. Helen then proceeded to give us a two hour lecture on just

how fascinating biotechnology really is and how helpful it is in everyday society, while Joseph prepared a practical session for us like the good little helper he is. Helen spoke about how they determine the probability of people getting cardiovascular disease based of their weight as an infant and about the processes of meiosis. After this compelling talk, we had interval where we got some snacks and fresh air. Upon returning to the classroom, we all donned our gorgeous blue lab coats and got to work on the processes involved in Gel Electrophoresis and Polymerase Chain Reaction. After this, we got to meet and talk to some special guests who have spent time

researching and working on projects that the people at the Liggins Institute deal with. This may have been one of the most beneficial parts of the day as we got to find out about more of the practical uses of biology. All and all this trip was great for everyone that attended as we got to do some real lab work and experience what it would be like if we chose to do biotechnology as part of our future careers. It also helped us with our internal assessment. Definitely the best trip ever. By Deb Clifton 13MO

Miranda Shorebird Centre There wasn’t much unlucky about Friday the 13th of March for 03BIO. That was the day the two classes visited the Miranda Shorebird centre, home of many native birds. We all enjoyed listening to a bearded man talking to us about the migration of the BarTailed Godwit. Once a year they fly all the way from New Zealand to Alaska. Mr Beard told many hilarious jokes during his discussion. After Beardy’s talk, we had morning tea. Everyone had brought lots of awesome treats to share. I made my famous biscuits.

After that we all jumped back on the leaky bus of fun to see the birds for ourselves. It was an exercise in self restraint; we needed to be extra quiet to avoid scaring the birds into early migration. We got to look through binoculars to identify features of the Bar-Tailed Godwit. They were standing all together in a large group, much like ourselves. Once we’d all had a good look we piled back on the bus to head back to the Centre. But that was when our luck took a turn for the worst. By this time it had started to rain, and the bus looked like it had no intention of starting. After a lot

of worry and stress, we were finally on the road. We ate our lunch back at the Shorebird Centre before heading home. We begged to stop at a McDonald’s and eventually Mrs Flynn and Miss Laulu relented; we stopped at the Bombay Hills for treats. We all learnt loads at Miranda Shorebird Centre, and it was great to learn about the migration of the Bar-Tailed Godwit. By Zena Davis 13PL

Auckland Zoo and Museum thoroughly distracted by a huge number of fascinating creatures. I have to say, it felt like we were interrupting a certain species from their “alone time” but we dashed off before they could notice people staring. We were also very lucky to participate in an intriguing discussion about the early origins of mankind while learning about the characteristics of hominids that set them apart from apes. Not only were we actively taking part in the discussion, we learnt vital facts that will surely aid us when we step into “exam-mode”. Unfortunately our trip to the zoo ended early as we had to migrate to the museum for an hour or so to attend a seminar about human evolution; inspection of skulls and early tools was also included. The host of the show was quite a bizarre specimen, with fuzzy hair and a belly that cried “let me

be free!”, but he did present interesting concepts, interesting enough to keep us engaged. Both trips helped us engage with the topic of “human evolution and culture” and we returned to school a little bit more knowledgeable than before, about the origins of hominids and all the little idiosyncrasies that make us human. By Diana Tran 13LA

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The only place that could excite a handful of shaven and modified hominids would be the Zoo, which we travelled to on the 24th of August. It was inexcusably the most exhilarating field trip we went on as each of us climbed into the bus wondering about what exciting facts we might learn. Perhaps the thought of comparing ourselves with apes was what made us so excited, however the chocolate, caramel-filled birthday cake, handmade just for Mrs Flynn, was very much pleasurable as well. Undeniably our enthusiasm ceased when we discovered our sunshineyellow balloons were prohibited from entering the zoo as the animals would have been frightened by the very sight of them. Though it was disappointing we couldn’t take in our balloons, we were

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Business Applications Department Monetary Policy Challenge The Monetary Policy Challenge gives secondary school students an exciting opportunity to put themselves in the shoes of Reserve Bank economists and recommend what the Official Cash Rate could be. Using the same information as the Reserve Bank, teams assess the economic conditions facing New Zealand and the outlook for inflation. Based upon their assessment of the economy, each team decides on an appropriate setting for the Official Cash Rate. Altogether 40 schools participated in this competition and 21 passed the stage two (Forecasting and decision making). Manurewa High School was one of them and our team went to the Regional finals where they delivered a

presentation justifying their advice and took part in a question and answer session with the judges. Grades were awarded to schools from 0 to 5 and Manurewa High School got grade 3.5 with Merit. Alice Lam, Syavie Ghamry and Amit Narayan were the participants from our school. They showed a strong understanding of the economic relationships and had identified some of the key issues facing the New Zealand economy. The Monetary Policy Challenge links to NCEA achievement standard: Economics

3.4 (AS 90632). It sparked the passion for economics, giving our students the chance to link what they learnt in textbooks with reality. The whole experience has been really exciting.

NZ Economic Competition This year for the first time Manurewa High School entered the New Zealand Economics Competition conducted by THE UNIVERSITY OF AUCKLAND and we are proud of our students who showed an excellent performance in it. To recognise the achievements of the top 20% of students (those who

achieved High Distinction or Distinction) there was an Awards presentation evening in Auckland Business School on 28th of October, 2009. Congratulations to Alice LAM (Year 13) and Michael WONG (Year 12) who both recieved Distinction Awards at the presentation evening.

Trade Fair

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The Trade Fair was held on 2nd July at Manurewa High School hall. Many Year 10 students took part in this event in which we had to come up with a product which is handmade by us to sell. We would have liked more buyers to attend but that didnâ€™t stop us enjoying ourselves. The year 10 Accounting and Enterprise classes have grown from the experience. We encourage next yearâ€™s Year 10s to try the experience.

Art Exhibition

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Art Department Met prat, quatumm oluptat volore dolortionse tetumsa ndiamet aliquisl dolesequat. Luptat nulla feuguerat. Od do dio consequipit, quat. Ut am, sis alisi. Five level headed and artistic women still make up the Manurewa High School Art department, this year with the welcomed addition of Miss Metcalfe. Not a fresh face to Manurewa High School, but a fresh face to our 2009 Art team. We appreciate that she has returned to this school in her new role of Art teacher and teacher of Maori Carving.

This has been yet another successful and exiting year for the teachers and students in the Art Department. Many new programmes have been implemented to keep up with our ever changing youth. Students this year have created and undergone many new projects such as altering books

to create ‘memory’ sculptures, exploring our school surroundings and Papakainga through paint and print, exploring their neighbourhood through local icons such as the four square, stencilling through the inspiration of anonymous artist Banksy, and our young Art Historians have created posters educating the effects of commercialism. We are pleased our classrooms are still standing with all this creative expression bursting from within. All teachers in this department want art and learning to be real for our students, therefore we are pleased we could offer all senior students a trip to the galleries to see art work in its ‘natural’ environment, up close and in the flesh. For junior students this year we were pleased to also offer this experience, with the Real Art Roadshow making it to Manurewa High. This transportable gallery sitting in the back of a truck, offered junior and senior art students the viewing of real life, real size, famous New Zealand artworks right in our school grounds. A highlight for the department and students is the annual art exhibition. Students and staff members

works were once again displayed in a gallery like setting and offered for sale to the public. It was yet another successful exhibition as the quality and quantity of the work is increasing every year. A special note goes to student Peni Sakisi the recipient of the ‘Contribution to the Art exhibition,’ who contributed a series of stunning multimedia Level Two Prints. With all this happy cheer reflecting on the year, it is unfortunate to have to have to end on a sad note. Despite our pestering, we are loosing our Art History expert this year, as Miss Jolley will be following her heart and heading further south. I’m personally finding this hard, as now I need to find someone new to have my cups of tea with. Less selfishly, I hope she’s aware of what a creative impact she has had on the department and her students over these past two years. Her programmes and smile have been truly wonderful and we will miss her face in our school. Thank you department and thank you Art students, for a great 2009 year.

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Careers Department This year, the Careers Centre has been a popular haunt for an ever increasing number of students from all levels wanting career information, advice, or often, just a place to ‘hangout’ and complete school work. The increase in numbers has kept me and my two wonderful assistants, Ms Helen Sloan and Miss Anna Paotama on our toes all year, but it has been great to see our students being proactive and enthusiastic about their future goals. Mr Graeme Murray kindly returned from his retirement, to assist me two days a week, with the Year 12 individual interviews. We welcome Mr Gary Reid, our new Gateway Coordinator to our team. He joined us at the beginning of the year from Otahuhu College where he has had seven years experience in this role. His well established workplace contacts have enabled our students to access some new and exciting Gateway opportunities. TERTIARY TASTER: All Yr 10 students attended a half day at Manukau Institute of Technology to look at the pathways from secondary

Gateway Program

We held our biennial Careers Expo in June this year. Over 300 students, friends and family attended. Over 40 providers offered their expertise, making this a very successful evening. In June, all Year 12 and 13 students had the opportunity to consult with MIT staff from all Faculties in our school hall during class time. This is the third year we have hosted this Expo, and our staff and students find it most valuable and informative. WEBSITE AND REWANET: To access the Careers Department page on the new website, click on Curriculum > Learning Areas then click on the Careers on the diagram or use REWANET. Click on Learning Areas > Careers. Students can access Careers Notices and Scholarship information from here. Let’s hope that there will be many more of you out there who are successful with your applications for funding, and to those of you who are leaving and ‘moving on’ – all the best for the future! See you next year! Mrs S Leslie

Gateway students at MH are involved in a range of Gateway Programmes, and in 2009 we have introduced several new initiatives to the school. These were TVNZ, NZ Fire Service, NZ Police- (Counties Manukau), Manukau City Council, National Bank, Sky City, Air NZ, Middlemore Hospital (CMDHB). Special thanks must be made not only to the students involved who represented MH at all times to the highest level while taking part in the Gateway Programme, but also to all the staff for their ongoing support throughout the year, and of course to all our companies that have

shown a willingness and commitment to work with our school and the building of new partnerships as well as existing ones.

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Gateway is a government funded initiative through the Tertiary Education Commission. Gateway enables senior students to learn and gain NZQA credits while in the workplace. Gateway is designed to make learning relevant and to broaden student’s options, and enables schools to help their students by strengthening the range of career pathways. A feature of the initiative is that students learning is integrated with their schools general education provision and is not simply workplace experience. Gateway offers students the opportunity to apply their skills and knowledge in a workplace context, and allows businesses to contribute to their local communities and to build up skills in their industry.

schooling into the tertiary sector. Students initially attend a classroom presentation that emphasises the importance of achieving sound school qualifications that are needed to access the range of courses available at MIT. Students were then given guided tours of the two main campuses. JUST THE JOB: Over the past two years, four of our senior boys have auditioned and scored starring roles working in very different occupations for the television programme Just the Job on TV2. Congratulations to Chez Panapa 13SP and Jamie Philipp 13MO, who represented themselves and our school proudly this year. Our school has been fortunate to be one of only three NZ Secondary schools to be invited to participate in the filming of the 100th programme in the series. To mark this occasion, a Year 12 Career Education class was filmed viewing some of the 90 occupations from the series that are to be networked onto our intranet. We will get to view our contribution sometime before the end of this year when the next series is released.

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Gateway Students During term two Lana Westerlund and 6 other students tried a retail work experience at The Warehouse. “Working there was awesome and meeting all the workers there made us feel comfortable in a really big environment. We learnt all these key skills used in a retail store such as working the different sections and learning the product lines. For anyone who wants a career in retail then go for this. I guarantee you’ll enjoy it and gain that experience you’re looking for”. During term two Lily Meredith got the opportunity to do a gateway programme with the National Bank in Papatoetoe. “I went there every Monday for 10 weeks. It was a fantastic experience for me as I worked with different people and learnt basic banking skills and customer service skills. Working at the National Bank has been a great pleasure as I have gained a lot of knowledge and skills that will help me in the future”. Brendan Downie had 10 weeks at Air New Zealand Engineering Services. “I learnt and experienced a huge range of things. I’ve been inside the cargo hold replacing a vital piece of wiring that enables the heat and water to be separated from each other. I’ve leant about all the areas in the aviation engineering sector. I took the most interest in the Avionics sector, the area that involves maintaining the core electrical and computer components for keeping the plane in the air”.

Nicholas Melvin got to work with professional chefs at Happy Days Family Restaurant. “It was awesome, we got to work with chefs who took us under their wing and showed us what it is like to be a chef. We learnt new skills and techniques which we can use everyday and that will help further our knowledge in hospitality. The best part would have to be … the free food!”

Stephanie Wass spent time at the Gardens Early Childhood centre. “I have gained so much knowledge about child development and how a teacher interacts with the child and methods they use. The teachers were a big help, they were so friendly and kind, the children were such a delight and I had a lot of fun interacting and working with them”.

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During term three Reuben Breadnam was offered the opportunity to join the radiology team at Middlemore hospital. “During my time there I experienced every aspect of medical imaging from ultrasound, MRI, CT and general x-ray. I was also given the chance to spend a 12 hour shift as an ambulance observer with the St John crew at Manukau. I learnt that working as a paramedic or ambulance officer requires a lot of mental and physical strength as you never know what the day may bring”.

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Dance Department It has been a fantastic year for Dance with students responding very well to a big change. It is always difficult to take over as a new teacher, especially if the teacher before you was highly regarded. This was the case with Miss Ngawati. She started Dance at Manurewa High in 2007 and grew the subject with such enthusiasm that I was able to teach to level two (Year 12) for the first time this year. My journey has been one of amazement as the students have been respectful, attentive and energetic. Highlights outside the classroom have been Stage Challenge which Manurewa had not entered since 1995. It was a big ask and many students who do not participate in Dance joined and brought their area of expertise. That included art students, sewing, designing, lighting and sound. We came 2nd which was no mean feat and we were very proud of the work we produced. ‘Bring it on’ Hip Hop competition was another wonderful experience completely led and choreographed by

students. Our ‘Bring it On’ crew also did a lot of fundraising which included performing at Clendon Park Primary School. This was a huge success and not only did we fill a need to be in touch with our community but they raised a lot of money. Unfortunately we did not make finals this year but only a couple of weeks later we entered an ‘All Stars Rewa’ crew into the ‘Stand Up Stand’ run by the Manukau Council and we took it out. Yes, we were the champions and it was a very well deserved win. The judge said that we won by a country mile and gained our school the prize pool of $1,000.00. Obviously this money will be used towards Hip Hop costumes for next year. Also there has been a crew doing community work promoting Dance and teaching little ones. They are called Pro-Era and they have done Manurewa High proud within the community. All and all it has been

a year of inspiration. Students have learnt Tap, Jive, Salsa, Jazz, Ballet, Musical Theatre, Choreography and much more. We also had a very successful concert for family and friends to view students performances. All year levels participated and it was a great night, well recieved by all. Further expansion in Dance is inevitable and learners are becoming more confident everyday. Ms S Maybury

Stage Challenge ‘09

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Drama Department It has been another action packed year in Drama. Our Year 11-13 classes were entertained in the school hall by Peach Theatre Company in a performance of “Niu Sila” then we all went to see “Pohutukawa Tree” at the Maidment Theatre – this performance was special for us as this play hasn’t been performed in years and of course Rena Owen was playing Aroha. Year 13 Drama had a lovely trip across the bridge to see Whero’s New Net in Takapuna to top off a very New Zealand themed theatre year for our classes. Many of our drama students continue to involve themselves in outside theatre groups with senior students attending Massive Theatre Company workshops in the holidays. Jacob Faiva Yr 13 runs some of these workshops and will be employed by Massive next year. Navneet Chand and Amelia Holder were our Auckland Theatre Company Ambassadors and were given the opportunity to attend any of the theatre company performances during the year. We have had some memorable performances this year from our NCEA classes. In Year 11 Drama, Mr Botting’s class

performed Hope Springs and Miss Thomas’ class performed Living with Lady Macbeth. We were very proud of both classes and their professionalism and commitment to this process was impressive. Mr Botting’s Year 12 Drama performed a compilation of extracts from different plays on the theme of love turning to hate. The class took on some challenging roles including Shakespeare which they performed with confidence and skill. After considerable issues with finding a play for 10 boys Miss Thomas decided to really challenge the class with her favourite Shakespearean play “A Midsummer Nights Dream” We set the play on a fictional Pacific Island called Malofa. These talented students performed 2 nights to a full house and the audiences were thoroughly entertained. The class is to be commended on their hours of hard work during the holidays and term time preparing for this assessment. It is not easy learning Shakespeare and the students really brought this comedy alive and made their own mark on their characters. It was a pleasure working them on this project and there were many laughs at rehearsals (sometimes too many boys!)

I would like to thank the staff for all their hard work this year. It does not go unnoticed and the students appreciate the extra hours required in Drama to get the performances to the standard we have come to expect at our school. Curtain. Miss Thomas HOD Drama

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Educational Support Centre The ‘Ins and Outs’ of the Education Support Centre 2009 The Farewells: At the start of the school year we reluctantly let Mrs Williams move to ILC. So the junior class were taught by Mr Grubb (3 days a week) and Mrs McLaughlan (2 days a week). Many thanks to both of them for their help during this time. Mrs Foster moved onto new ventures in Term 2. Mrs Foster was known to many students and made a huge contribution to the department running our Special Olympics programme and overseeing our department inventory and resources. She also coached and

managed the school badminton teams for many years. Mrs Foster was replaced by Mr Plackett, but unfortunately at the end of term 3 Neil also moved on. The Welcome: At the start of term 2 we welcomed Ms Devoy to MHS and the ESC department. Ms Devoy arrived from the UK on April 18th and met the junior class for the first time on April 27th. Ms Devoy has added to the fine work done by Mrs Williams by integrating activities outside the classroom into the departments programme. This year students have been able to experience climbing, skiing, swimming and a night away from home to their list of accomplishments.

Trip to Taupo

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The ESC department were lucky enough to secure funding this year to take 10 students down to Ohekune, with a view to taking them for a days skiing. Unfortunately due to extreme weather conditions the mountain was closed. This did not dampen our spirits however. We took the mini bus into Taupo and spent the day sampling as many of the attractions there as we could. We began with the walk around the ‘Craters of the Moon’ this supported some project work they had been doing in class on Volcanoes. After this we went to Lilliput farm, which is an interactive farm where students are able to feed the animals, and learn a little about each one. We finished the day with a dip in the hot pools to rest our weary bones. Then home for fish and chips and an early night. The students all were all fantastic and enjoyed, what was for some of them, their first experience of being away from home. It will be something we intend to repeat in years to come. All was not lost in terms of the skiing as we plan to use the funding to take 9 of the students to snow planet towards the end of term 4. During the terms students have also benefitted from trips to the Extreme Edge Rock Climbing Wall, the botanical gardens, Manurewa swimming pool, and the bowling alley. It has been fantastic watching their confidence increase as they meet each challenge they are presented with.

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Vision Resource Centre The Vision Resource Centre (VRC) is on site to support students with vision impairments. Our students are very much an accepted part of the Manurewa High School community. Most of the resources are produced on site and students have faster access to it. The production of resources makes the unit unique in the sense that it is the only centre in New Zealand to support students in this way. In the rest of NZ, blind and low vision students go to their local school and are visited by a Resource Teacher of Vision. (RTV). Students request their resources and will have to wait for the next visit from the RTV to access their resources. An advantage of Manurewa Highs School Vision Resource Centre is that we have a trained Resource Teacher of Vision, Mrs B Biggs who also is the appointed Head of Department on site all day and everyday. Mrs M Capper, Mrs D Grey, Mrs H Wood, Mrs M Rowland, Mrs J Drever and Mrs J Fidow are employed as Teacher Aides. As a team, we support our students in the regular classes. Technology for the students who are blind and low vision has taken off in the last few years and we endeavor to keep up with the latest assistive technology developments. Apart from the Perkins Braillers, many of our students now use laptop computers with speech synthesis and magnification software as well as digital cameras to capture work from the whiteboard. They also use BrailleNotes (braille input computers) including access to internet and windows based programmes. We are continually updating and amending our huge resource collection of Braille, Large print and electronic document materials and therefore ensuring that the students who attend the resource centre have a superb resource immediately to hand on site.

Students in the Vision Resource Centre participated in Immersion Courses held by BLENNZ (Blind and Low Vision Network New Zealand) where they developed their life skills and accessed the Expanded Core Curriculum. The students took part in learning to plan a menu, shop the ingredients and cook the meal. They get the opportunity to meet other students who are blind or low vision from all over New Zealand who attend schools in their local areas. Lots of friendships are built this way. From the self evaluation given orally by each student at the end of the Immersion Courses, it was a very enjoyable and worthwhile course, with requests to continue with further such courses where young people who are blind and low vision feel they can experience and build on learning, in a supportive environment. They also attended Recreation and Music Camps. As to be expected there was lots of fun, games and laughter, but also time for more serious things like practising together to perform an item at the Music Concert that marks the highlight of the Music Camp. All students leave the Music Camp feeling inspired. We are proud of the achievements of our students in the area of Sport, Music and Academics. We had Tara Lynne Smith (13MO) competing at World Class Competitions in swimming and Judo. Tara left us in Term 2 to aspire her sporting career. All the girls in the Vision Resource Centre participated in the Auckland Regional Girls Athletic Day at Mt Smart Stadium in Penrose. Sarah (Thi) Tran (09BA), Michelle Kumar (11MT), Karley Bergersen (11HY) and RanaMaree Brown (12SJ) were all awarded with a Certificate and a Sport Badge at the Sport Prize giving Ceremony. Ekta Kumar (12SJ) is in Auckland Choral Society Choir. She completed an Advanced Level Graded Examination in Music Performance Grade 6 through the Trinity College London. Joshua Nathan (10CC) plays in the Junior Concert Band. Last year

RanaMaree Brown (12SJ) received a Merit Award in Year 11 Maths. This year we say goodbye to Anna Love (Yr13 PL) who will be going on The Kickstart Experience at BLENNZ (A programme designed to support students who are Blind and Low Vision as they transition from secondary school to tertiary education, employment and independent living) Our students are fully integrated into the regular classes and we do look forward to great results as they achieve in their efforts.

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English Department It is Summer It is summer. A warm, fruity breeze streams through the only window in the kitchen. Through the window, the sun filters through the blooming Pohutakawa, casting shadows on a pile of tyres and rusted metal. A boat sits in the driveway out of use, covered in leaves and other rotting plant debris. Over the brown corrugated iron fence, a woman chases her laundry on the washing-line spinning in the wind; while her child climbs the white trellis, a malicious grin on his face, his laughter caught by the southerly.

curiosity. Someone in stiletto heels runs hysterically to the back door, clack, clack, clack... They have trouble with the padlock on the gate; they swear and rattle the chain in frustration. My Aunty, closest to the door moves backwards in the chair, it grinds across the floor. She walks outside to the gate. I hear the chain slinking around the metal pole, the gate creaking as it is opened, a deep thump as the two bodies embrace. Silenceâ€Ś The visitor erupts in shrill wailing and screeching. A flock of birds fly out of a nearby tree in fright.

Listen, outside life goes on. Over the fence, a chainsaw roars, dogs bark, cars rumble, birds sing, cicadas chirp, people laugh and scream. Inside, the old refrigerator hums, clocks tick, the tap drips, my cousin beats a repetitive tune on her toy keyboard.

It is summer, but one would hardly think it as the miserable chill consumes the house; sneaking under each door, penetrating my heart. Three of us sit around the scarred oak table, large mugs of tea in front of us. No one talks; the wailing of our thoughts drowns any attempt to. I look around the kitchen, a place where I had found joy and solace in my childhood, a place for fellowship and full of memories, now full

A car pulls into the driveway; the slamming of a door heightens my

The world seems to move in slow motion. As I am told the bad news I collapse. I am moved to the kitchen but I hardly notice. My limbs give way, despair takes over my body.

of sorrow and hopelessness. An overcrowded fruit bowl sits on top of an oak cabinet, the fruit once ripe and vibrant, wilted over the sides. Panes of glass are missing from the cabinet doors, exposing glass jars, biscuit tins, Tupperware and chipped vases; a tower dangerously balanced. A wise, old oven sits in the corner observing the occasion; a rusted range-hood drooped overhead. It reminds me of Uncle Tamatiâ€™s nose, hooked and weathered from endless days working in the sun. Several wooden cupboards, painted green, scale an entire wall, some have metal clasps, some lie ajar. The green once a cheerful colour, now, as a turbulent, green sea, turns my stomach on itself. Outside, life goes on, but none of that seems important to me now; not the time, or the fact that my tea is now cold. My sister is gone, and nothing will change that. Casey Clark Year 12

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Food Technology Year 10 Product Launch Food technology, or ‘cooking’ as it used to be known in earlier school years, is far more involved these-days than throwing a few ingredients together.

Teacher in charge Mrs Colleen Jacobs says the annual event was once again “a huge success, with the standard of work continuing to improve every year”.

During term three, yr10 food technology students battled it out in the kitchen as well as in the marketplace, taking part in a Product Launch which tested their business acumen as much as their cooking skills. The Product Launch was an opportunity for students to design, prepare, market and launch a nutritious snack food. Students were expected to follow the design process which involved research, design, develop, costing, surveys and packaging.

The winners for the 2009 Product Launch were Robert Samupo, Elizabeth Filimoemaka and Moana Ageli who took first place. Gomathi Rajasekaran and Tracy Clifton came second with Rachel Wass, JamieLee Tipene, Faith Nepe and Linda Te Arll coming third.

Table Setting Experience My table setting experience was cool. This year was my first time competing in a New Zealand competition. There were so many different types of competitions and a lot of competitors. It wasn’t as pressuring as regional’s. I had a lot of fun that day with my mate Omeka and Mary who came along with us. We took this competition as a joke just wanting to be happy and cheeky. We were told to go and set like we were the best there and the richest looking guys, that look professional. It came to our competition and we had to look smart. Just as we walked in, we made the first mistake, we were told by the judges to go back and register at the office desk. Then we started 5

minutes after. At prize giving I got a silver medal. I was placed second best in New Zealand Secondary Schools table setting. It was a cool experience. A lot of practice was put into this, after school and also during. The people there were all professionals, and talented and skilled. I and Omeka were the youngest competitors in the culinary fair. I also had fun. Thanks to Mrs Chandra for the opportunity.

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But to my surprise and with tremendous help from Mrs D Chandra the impossible became possible here, with 2 weeks of sacrificing my intervals, lunches and

after school time to do nothing but practice and practice. From grinding my coffee beans to perfecting tamping with the correct pressure to timing my extraction down to the ultimate second. Frothing my milk, pouring my coffees, all I could think was “what have I gotten myself into”. Then before I knew it the big day had finally arrived. Chez Panapa

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If some one had told me I would be entering the annual Secondary Schools Barista competition held at Manukau Institute of Technology to represent our school, let alone gain a silver medal, my reply would have been something like our Rewa billboards around school. NOT EVEN!!!

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Yr 13 Geography MURAWAI

It was a bright sunny day that the Yr 13 Geography students travelled to the beautiful beaches of Muriwai, where we combined fun with education. On our arrival at Muriwai, we journeyed up the steep staircases to the lookout area where we drew our first field sketch of the landscape, taking our first steps into a geographer’s world. In the midst of admiring the natural landscape of the wave cut platform, Fisherman’s Rock, a large wave took us by surprise and knocked some of us off our feet with its force, breaking jandals and soaking shorts.

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The end of August brought the much anticipated camp for the Yr 13 Geography classes. On the 26th of August we set out to Rotorua to discover its natural and cultural attractions. Our first stop was the Rotorua museum which originally was the local bath house. There we split into two groups where one went off in exploration of the antique bath house, while the others viewed an intriguing screening of the origins of tourism in Rotorua, combined with the local Maori legends. Then to further expand our knowledge we attended a detailed lecture of the history of Rotorua.

The last day involved a nice leisurely drive back to school, with a stop at Skyline Skyrides for a good time riding on the gondola and racing on the luge.

Te Puia was next on our itinerary. The authentic Maori welcome and waiata performance was an experience we’ll never forget. After the show we explored the grounds of Te Puia, some of us seeing kiwi birds for the first time. Continuing with our educational path, we collected data for a beach profile, which was a helpful skill to acquire. After all our hard work, it was time to play and we headed back up to the café for a well deserved lunch.

Day two led us to a long walk down Fenton St, recording the distribution of the accommodation. Afterwards, there was the visit to the agrodome where we observed a performance consisting of welltrained sheep, dogs and ducks. That afternoon was action packed and full of adrenaline & adventure. From the Swoop to the Bungy, the jet boat to the sky-dive, activities were everywhere to test our courage. After those fast-paced activities, we relaxed with the option of either soaking in the Polynesian Spa or a laid back movie at the local theatre.

It was an awesome year for the Year 13 Geography classes this year and I’m sure we all have memories from our trip that will last a lifetime.

We were then led to the geysers, anticipating its eruption. During the wait, we warmed our cold bottoms on the warm thermal rocks. The geyser eruption was no disappointment and it reached heights of 20-30 metres.

Thank you to the teachers, Ms Vass, Miss Glendinning and Mr Hendrikse, for putting up with our occasional misdemeanours and our clashing personalities for the whole year.

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The last activity of the day involved travelling three miles up road to the four-wheel drive access, where we hotfooted it across the burning black sand to reach the soothing cool waters of Okiritoto Stream.

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Yr 12 Geography Year 12 Geography went on a trip to Tongariro National Park as part of one of the many assessments we had to complete. We stayed in great accommodation for 3days, and we must say it was worth the money spent for it. Not only did we have to pass our assessment individually but we also had to show great leadership and teamwork to complete the set task. We got to experience the beauty of one of New Zealand’s dormant Volcanoes with Mt Ruapehu and Mt Ngaruhoe. We had three awesome tour guides Ms Vass, Mr Hendricks and Ms Glendinning that made our trip worth while. We faced a lot of unexpected obstacles like super cold weather and waking up extremely early, being prepared for long walks throughout the day and worst of all climbing up and down the dangerous cliff in such extreme weather conditions in order to reach Fairy Falls. We enjoyed each and every moment spent at Tongariro and we gained a lot more knowledge and motivation towards Geography.

Urban Field Trip being developed and we learnt about all the new housing developments such as terrace housing and new appartments. Over all the urban field trip of Auckland was a good learing experience about our city.

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Year 12 Geography studied Auckland for our urban topic and took a day trip to some of Auckland’s suburbs. The first stop was Mt Eden. We went to the top and learned about the different parts of Auckland and where they are located. Next we took the bus into Auckland’s CDB. We did some field work in groups about the heights of the buildings on Queen Street and also how many different types of shops there are such as real estate, cafes and retail stores and at the same time we got to enjoy the variety of ethnic groups in the CBD. Next on our trip we went to the Auckland water front and we studied the age groups of people that lived in that area also the type of jobs that they had. This was very different compared to when we went to Glen Innes. There were more people walking around on the streets and the housing was extremely different. Near the end of the day we got to kick back and relax at Mission Bay and enjoy the beautiful weather and scenery. Last on our trip we went to Botany and looked at the industrial areas and the different companies that are located there. Alot of Botany is still

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Languages Japanese We took a group of Year 10 to 13 students to Japan in April for 2 weeks. Special thanks to Mr Wilson, Deputy Principal who accompanied the trip and for all of his help. It was spring time in Japan so the tour of Japan was absolutely stunning as we saw hundreds of cherry trees in full blossom. The brevity and beauty of the cherry blossoms are symbolic of the human existence and we were extremely lucky to go exactly in the middle of the very short season. The visit to the Hiroshima Atomic Bomb drop site, and the Hiroshima Peace Park was an eye opener for our young people. They got to see for themselves the absolute devastation of the bomb along with artefacts and bits of human remains in the museum. An experience like that supersedes normal learning that can be done inside a classroom. We visited 5 major cities in 2 weeks, including Osaka, Kyoto, Himeji, Hiroshima, Tokyo and Takasaki. We saw a huge variety of sights from the very modern fashions of Tokyo, technology trends, and cosplay to the beautiful ancient temples and traditional shrines of Kyoto. Of course Japanese food is just amazing, both traditional and modern, the kids tucked into gigantic ice-cream

sundaes and drank every imaginable fizzy drink on the planet. We also had fun times at Karaoke, Tokyo Disneyland, Harajuku and a Ninja village. The students were able to absorb for themselves the language and culture they are studying. The highlight of our trip was to continue our 18 year sister school relationship with Takasaki Higashi High School. We received a very warm welcome from the Principal and staff there via a special whole school assembly. Our students were challenged by attending classes in an education system vastly different from what they are used to, and got to live with Japanese families. The hospitality we received was amazing and the insight into authentic Japanese culture and lifestyle truly made for treasured memories.

Year 9 and 10 Students made their own Obento (Japanese Lunch Boxes) and did an excellent job. Year 12 and 13’s also did Japanese cooking this year. Special thanks to Ms Tihore for letting us use the Whare kitchen.

International Languages Week, August We had a foreign film festival, daily greetings and quizzes, games and prizes. Also we participated in the Auckland Museum Cultural Festival. We took 21 Students to the city for a day of Japanese culture. They enjoyed Taiko drums, calligraphy, Meishi exchange and dressing up in Japanese costumes. We went to Tanuki’s Japanese restaurant for a lunch of authentic Japanese food then to the $3 Japan shop on Queen street.

French will give students an authentic experience of French language and culture. Darci Morunga in year 11 has decided to take part in the Tahiti exchange and will be going to Tahiti alone for 4 weeks during the Christmas break. She will be staying with a French family and attending some school there. We look forward to hearing all about

it when she returns and, no doubt, she will be speaking this beautiful language even better!

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The French students have been involved in some fun extra curricular activities this year. Year 12 went to the Rialto cinema in Newmarket to watch “Asterix” which was shown during French film festival week in Auckland. The main actor was Gerard Depardieu. This helped them when later doing a module on a film study. Year 10 and 11 went to the French restaurant “Torchon” and “Pastis” in Auckland city centre. It was a really fun experience as all the waiters spoke to us mainly in French! We had galettes and crepes for dessert! MMM, c’était très bon! Next big thing we hope to do is to visit a French speaking country for real! Tahiti is the destination if all goes to plan. This

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Maori WHAIA TE ITI KAHURANGI KI TE TUOHU KOE ME HE MAUNGA TEITEI” “SEARCH FOR GREAT THINGS IF ONE HAS TO BOW LET IT BE TO A LOFTY MOUNTAIN” This ‘whakatauaki’ or proverbial saying is most often used to inspire generations to aspire, to succeed, to aim high, to achieve ones’ goals in life and to work to the best of ones’ ability. Kapa Haka 2009 has been an adventurous year. Aspirations, success and celebration were achieved. Long hours of hard work put in by students gained trophy’s for this year’s performance at the ASB polyfest hosted by Wesley College. An astounded performance at the quality of the competitors came from a multitude of cultures. ASB Polyfest highlighted the passion and pride, and the discipline and commitment of all. Congratulations’ to all whom participated in particular to Velma Siteine for her immense contribution to the Maori club over the years. We wish her well for her future aspirations. Celebrations/Trips A trip to Oraeroa Marae Port Waikato was the beginning and a first for the Maori Leadership Academy. Students

packed their bags to enjoy the great o u t d o o r s and fulfil the practise of Whanaungatanga, Manaakitanga, Rangatiratanga and most importantly Wairuatanga. MATARIKI was celebrated by the whole department and enjoyed by many. Hangi preparation started the night before with harmonious, hard working hands. The celebrations started with exciting students whom assembled in Te Poho o Manurewa to welcome guests. Everything fell into place; students took on great leadership without a word dressed tables and decorated the hall. What a sight! The day went well, Matariki was a success. Te Reo Maori and Maori Leadership students continued with trips to Poukai Whatapaka Marae, Atamira, Maori Expo, and to Rotorua for a gifted conference.

cloak) korowai that was symbolic of his journey in life, during the poroporoaki (farewell). Teachers and students from the Maori Department paid tribute and acknowledged him by performing waiata and haka. Students enjoyed the challenge to step up and present Richard to his new position with the Education Review Office. We all managed to fit into one bus and travelled alongside our senior management team, in support of safely delivering Richard to ERO. 2009 We’ve Welcomed, we’ve sang, and we’ve danced, we’ve ate and we’ve enjoyed 2009 and look forward to the challenge in 2010.

Poroporoaki/Pohiri for exiting Principal We participated in fare welling Mr Thornton presenting him with a Korowai (traditional

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Music Department 2009 has been a year of considerable achievement in the music classroom and in quality public performances by a wide range of ensembles. The major focus for term one was preparing our Senior Concert Band to open the widely billed ‘Karaka Concert.’ New repertoire was prepared suitable for an Auckland-wide audience of Rotarians and their friends. Arrangements of music form the ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ and ‘Les Miserables’ were well chosen and the band enjoyed learning them. Considerable commitment was required from all players and staff to ensure that both appearances – Saturday evening and Sunday afternoon - went without a hitch – and they did. The band was widely commended for its high standard of presentation and performance. However the undoubted highlight of 2009 was a tour to Brisbane of the Senior Concert Band in July. After two years of fundraising, this was a wonderfully happy and rewarding trip. While in Queensland, the band worked very hard with Miss Huang, they leant a new, more challenging repertoire and presented performances and workshops at three highly prestigious schools. In addition students and staff had great fun together at Australia Zoo, Dream World, and in the pool at Surfers Paradise Apartments. We are all enormously grateful to Mr Wilson – tour leader – for taking care of all the ‘logistics’ for us and leading the tour with such good humour.

bands have continued to perform well at school which augurs well for the future. A new choir rehearsal time was established - after school on Mondays at 4:30pm. Attendance did require real commitment from students but the benefit of an uninterrupted 90 minutes rehearsal time paid dividends with a ‘commended’ performance in ‘The Big Sing’ and three extremely well received public performances later in the year. The assistance of Jeffery Chang (choir conductor and vocal tutor) and Mrs Louman (pianist) added to the success of the choir. Three of our students performed on stage with ‘The Steelers’ in the ‘Band of Strangers’ Concert and a full bus load of students enjoyed dressing up and spending a night at the opera watching ‘Eugene Onegin’ by Tchaikovsky. It was also a pleasure to host the stage band and choir from Westlake Boys High School for a morning concert in our hall. Performance assessment evenings have been especially memorable this year, a notable one held at Nathan Homestead featuring all our vocalists who are students of Mrs Linda Kitchen. Not only do our students earn valuable NCEA credits on such occasions, but their parents and families can come and enjoy the quality of the music making. Music has continued to be a significant

I wish to thank sincerely my Assistant HoD Mr Randle and our new teacher Mr Coulomb, both of whom work tirelessly and passionately to pass on their love of music to our students. We are also very grateful for the work of our music coordinator Mrs Elaine Girdwood, who has fitted so well into her role this year. Miss Huang and all our other itinerant tutors are an enormous support and without them our music department could not function as it does. Best wishes to all senior students who are leaving us. We know that you will all have memories of music at Manurewa High School. Mrs M Smith, HoD Music. 2009 Itinerant Music tutors: Miss Yih-hsin Huang – band conductor Mrs Linda Kitchen – vocal Mr Wayne Cantwell – classical guitar Mr Nathan Collings – electric guitar Mr Chris Dawson – drum kit Miss Jane Chen – percussion Mrs Robyn Finlay – strings and piano Mrs Agnes Harmath – flute Mrs Dawn Louman – woodwind Mr Jim Langabeer – saxophone Mr Jeffery Chang – choral training Mr Matthew Verrill – brass

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Mr Shannon Coulomb joined our music staff this year and it was his enthusiasm, coupled with Mr Randle’s expert guidance, that resulted in fine performances by ‘Lotus’ in the Smoke free Rock Quest and the Jazz Band in the KBB fringe festival. Both the Senior and Junior concert bands played well in the KBB festival and in addition two woodwind ensembles took part in the annual Secondary School Chamber Music festival. All these

feature of the School International Week and award ceremonies and played a large part in the farewell ceremony for our past principal Mr Richard Thornton.

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Mathematics It has been another rather interesting and successful year in the Dept. All hectic!! nearly 300 teams from other schools. The Mathex is that This was a particularly fast and furious competition for our mathematicians First came the local run-up to the main thing – this was our internal school competition to decide which class would represent the school at the regional South – Auckland Secondary Schools competition which was held at Pukekohe High School. 9 KD and 10HU took out the school competition which meant they were our official representatives for 2009-11-19 They then went on to the South Auckland Secondary Schools Mathex competition which was held at Pukekohe High School. Both teams were just beaten at the post for a podium finish, ending up fourth in their respective competitions. From here the teams went on to the main competition which was held at the ASB stadium. They competed against

competition was fierce and it was very hard to separate a lot of the schools, ours included. Our teams finished level with many other schools.

ICAS Mathematics (formally known Mathematics)

more and more students are coming to school with more powerful calculators. Our numeracy results look like they are good again this year, with a large percentage of students already having numeracy before sitting the final exams.

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No sooner had we finished the Mathex than we were into another round of competition, this time the numbers were bigger, as we filled the school hall with willing entrants. This international competition has well over a million students participating. A number of our students received credits or distinctions. The numbers of students opting to take mathematics seems to be increasing each year. This year for example we had nine Year 13 classes. Another general trend

The teachers who taught Mathematics this year were: Mrs Biradar Mr Chandar, Mr Henley, Mr Hollis, Mrs Lal, Mr Mason, Mr Naidu, Ms O’Riordan, Ms Prasad, Mrs So’oa’emalelagi, Mrs Shareef, Mr B Singh, Mr R Singh, Mrs V Singh, Mr Vijayakumar, Mr Wagener, and a cameo by Mr Thornton, the Principal (he just couldn’t resist!)

Some of the art work emerging from the mathematicians

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Science Department Asian Science Camp The 2009 Asian Science camp took place in ‘Science City’ (Tsukuba, Japan) during the week of 3rd to 7th August. I was fortunate to be sponsored to attend as accompanying teacher, travelling with four students to represent New Zealand. Emily Cole from St Cuthberts, Andi Liu from Palmerston North Boys’ High School and myself – Fenella Colyer from Manurewa High School, were all sponsored by the Maurice Wilkins Centre for Molecular Biodiscovery. Two other students, Hugh McHugh from Gisborne and Georgia Stewart from Wellington, were sponsored by another institute. The event was characterised by extremely high quality lectures presented by Nobel Laureate speakers of considerable note in the scientific community. The goal was to pull together the top young scientific talent within Asia in order to expose them to high level and cutting edge research, and to facilitate their future networking. The concept is that they will become the scientific leaders of the future and will already have a ‘jump start’ on international

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with other students and group leaders alike. Their attendance and behaviour at the events was exemplary and they all return to their schools richer in experience and enthusiasm, and with new friendships intact. Without the sponsorship and support of the Maurice Wilkins Centre I would not have been afforded this excellent opportunity and would like to extend my gratitude for the experience of a life time. I hope to ‘infect’ my students, both present and future, with some of the excitement and optimism that the Science Camp engendered in me. Hopefully, our school will soon be fortunate enough to have a deserving student selected to follow in my footsteps. Mrs F Colyer Accompanying Teacher

proof of passion and interest in science, students can not access these wonderful opportunities. Representing your school at Science Fair and doing well, is evidence not only of ability in Science but of interest and curiosity too, and will open doors in the future. Our winners were: Anne Sim (13 SR) First Prize in Senior Science Category Prize for Best year 13 Investigation Premier Award for Best Exhibit in the Science Fair Vathna Am (12 LE) Second prize in Senior Science category Best Year 12 project in the Science Fair Kelly Stewart (10 HU) First Prize in Sec Consumer Science Best Year 10 project Nicole Wiremu (10 HU) Highly commended in category Best project by a Maori student Nicholas Voke (10 HU) Third place in category

Amy van de Weg (11 CX) Best project in Year 11 Highly commended in Senior Science Yuyun Huang (12 LE) Highly commended in category Saimer Al Bayati (12 MX) Third in category Well done to these students. We will hear more of them in the future. In conclusion, the Science Department would love to see as many students ‘try out’ for Science Fair in 2010 as possible – you never know where it might lead you! Mrs F Colyer

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The annual MIT Manukau City Science and Technology Fair was held in August and the Prize Giving evening went ahead on Wednesday 26th August. Our students were, once again, very successful and came away with a number of prizes and awards, including the prestigious Premier Award for Best Project overall. It was a pleasure to see our students walk up and take away First Place for Best Project in year 10, year 11, year 12 and year 13! The work they delivered was of a high scientific quality and showed evidence of creativity, perseverance and good time management, as well as pleasing presentation skills. By taking this opportunity and making the most of it, these students will have not only won cash awards and scholarships, but have also given themselves future access to events such as Science Camp, Space Camp, Otago Science week, Biofutures Conference and more. Without concrete

cooperation and communication in order to collaborate whilst dealing with the many challenges and global issues that the world will face. The students, who numbered over 200 from countries as far afield as Turkey and Israel, attended lectures, small group discussions with scientists, called “camps” and also participated in a poster competition where their brief was to display their new knowledge on selected topics in an imaginative and creative manner. They were also taken on trips to venues such as the Japanese equivalent of NASA, known as JAXA, as well as to a Particle Accelerator , a working mine, a traditional Japanese barbecue, shopping in Tokyo, museums, and an ancient temple. These events served to further heighten interest in science, to enhance inter country and inter student bonding and to enlighten us all about Japanese culture. I can say in all honesty that I myself feel that I came away with a renewed sense of excitement about the huge potential inherent in the field of science, as well as a greater depth of understanding of other cultures and how the Language of Science crosses barriers and facilitates cooperation and even friendship. The four New Zealand students proved to be excellent ambassadors, being popular

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Mrs Flynn, Mr Botting a nd Mr Rand were all ke le pt very bus y looking a the year 9s ft e r of 2009. W e would lik to say con e gratulations to all those students w ho excelle d in sport drama, dan , ce, Australi an maths a Science co n d mpletions a nd all thos who did we e ll in their ex ams. Form teach ers asked their classe about what s it is like to be a year students at 9 Manurewa high schoo l. Here is wha t they saidâ€Ś .

nine When I first got to high school I thought I would freak out, now I know some people and now itâ€™s alright.

The facilities and the opportunities they have for us are great, especially the teachers and the people in the school.

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PE Department What a year for the PE and Health department in 2009. It all started with the departure of two key figures of the department. Mr Pete ‘Liverpool for ever’ Jones (HOD 2006 -2008) was promoted to Deputy Principal following in the footsteps of our predecessor Barry Williams. The department is coping quite well without their father figure, although it seems he misses us, as he is a regular visitor to our neck of the woods. Then Louise Maassen (TiC of Health) decided to challenge herself by taking on the role of HOD at One Tree Hill College after 7 years at Manurewa High. Luckily for the department we managed to snare, from enemy territory namely Christchurch, Ms ‘Highlighter’ Pattinson, who decided to leave the cold Ranfurly Shield-less Canterbury to take over the rather large shoes left by Miss Maassen and take over as TiC of Health. Also, to fill the roster, Miss ‘Casper’ Hunter was brought into the team. She bought a bucket load of enthusiasm and ideas from her 4 years at Auckland University into the fold. They both fitted in tremendously well with the school and they have added value to the department. So with the departure of two senior team members we were fortunate to have in our midst Miss Story, who has been at Rewa for 8 years. She was a natural fit to become our esteemed leader and Miss ‘Sarah’ Spraggon who started her tenure in 2005, was assigned Assistant HOD. Not only that, the team has remained consistent with Mr ‘Golf

Academy’ Render, Mr ‘Rugby Academy’ Clemas, Miss ‘Mean Maori Mean’ McCall, Miss ‘Outdoor Education’ Kiff, Miss ‘I’m so creative’ Snelgrove, and Miss ‘Woop Woop’ Burnside making up the team. The breadth and depth of talent in the department coupled with their energy, commitment and teamwork ensures the students get the very best from which to learn. It’s not only the department that has gone through changes, but also our facilities. At the beginning of term three, we were very pleased to acquire a new gym and fitness suite. It has been used extensively and it’s been great to have a new space for students and staff alike. Our courses continue to go from strength to strength with a plethora of courses from which our seniors can choose. We now have the highest number of students ever in both Physical Education and Health in Manurewa’s history. New additions this year included: Level 3 Outdoor Education and Level 3 Health. Next year, we introduce Level 1 Sport Leadership, Level 2 Outdoor Education and CV6 line options. Our juniors are not being neglected, as we are introducing junior option classes to compliment our Year 9 Sport Studies and Year 10 Sport Academy. In addition to this, the revised junior programme has been well received by students. We have continued to offer co-curricular opportunities within the school for students and staff including: Push Play Week, Activities Day, Tournament Day, Fun Day and lunchtime sports. This has been a great way to keep our students active and another opportunity to interact well with others and build relationships between

staff and students. The students have been offered a wide range of learning opportunities in which to develop their knowledge and skills. They have experienced new challenges in a number of contexts such as camps, field trips, coaching sessions and their everyday lessons. We feel it is important to build links with our local community and we look forward to developing this relationship further. Next year we have the new curriculum, with the department geared up and ready to go. Again we have huge numbers of the department involved in the Taupo relay walk/run, new changing room facilities are in the strategic plan and we welcome back Mr Greenwood, all the way from England, who departed our shores at the end of 2005. Another goal for the department is to regain the staff ‘quiz night’ competition and bring it home to its rightful place (excuses, excuses). Finally, it is always the departments’ intention to see the students continue to strive for excellence and to leave our courses with key skills and positive traits. These may include: Self-responsiblity, showing initiative, having a positive attitude, demonstrating leadership, developing confidence, building resilience, displaying a solid work ethic. Students also need to be effective communicators, have an understanding of well being and possess physical skills. Overall we want them to be life long learners and when they leave our school we hope they have a passion for Physical Education and Health.

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Outdoor Education Outdoor Education 2009 As the founding members of Outdoor Education at Manurewa High School, or the guinea pigs as we call ourselves, this year has been a huge learning experience. We have pushed our limits tramping through mud and rain in the Waitakere Ranges, building fires and huts in the bush and running a camp for year nines and tens. We have had year of laughter and fun, doing things a lot of us probably would never have thought we would or could do. As a class, we have grown into a family, which made the year all the more enjoyable. Our teacher, Miss Kiff, has put up with our nonsense, which a lot of teachers wouldn’t, and has been a great role model for us. We wish next year’s class good luck. It’s not what you expect it to be…It’s better (:

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Young Enterprise Scheme Young Enterprise is about students forming their own company and selling something to make a profit. It is completely student based and all money made as profit (after tax is paid, of course!) is for the students to keep. This is real and fun and exciting especially because money is involved and who doesnâ€™t want money? In 2009 some year 13 students formed their own company and decided to do event management. They went to business planning competitions at Telstra Clear Events Centre and made it to the finals where they even dressed up as old fashioned debutantes and their partners complete with hats,

moustaches and canes! And to end the year with, they were invited to Villa Maria Vineyard to celebrate another successful year of YES. All in all, a lot of fun was had by all!

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Technology

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Extra Curricular

Fintan Richardson, Sam Granger, Declan Richardson

Alberetti Robertson, Mrs Adams, Diana Tran, A J Moore, Syavie Ghamry, Mikayla Moore

Jeanette Low, Trang Tran, Adeleina Loto-Meleisea, ShannonLee Blackburn-Rangitaawa, Sey-Ha Thach, Miss Metcalfe, Haley Crooks, Amy Dunbar-Page, Casey Clark, Cassandra Ganley, Yuyun Huang, Mrs Telford, Sala Tui, Mukut Dasgupta, Ellen Parker, Sakiusa Vacokawale, Paula Hine, Henry Haini

Kristina Ponte, Mrs Adams, Eros Malele, Viet Pham, Barnabas Hyland, Anne Sim

L J Fepuleai, Boramei Bon, Mrs L Adams Phoenix Wijohn, Samedi Bon, Cameron Hor

Alena Leapou, Tania Uluheua, Marleen Williams, Wuanyei Ah-Hing, Ocean Glassie, Charlotte Davis, Brianna Jones, Pearl Lolesi, Aniva Foai, Anna Nooroa

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Tayla Bublitz, Mrs Adams, Lay Magele, Ramon Poliko, Hieu Nguyen, Russel Vazey, Gomathi Rajasekaran

Annie Haini, Mrs Adams, Anne Taefu

MANUREWA HIGH SCHOOL 2009 Crystal Harvey, Tania Uluheua, Marleen Williams, Mrs P Chandra (Assistant Coach), Alana Leapai, Ocean Glassie, Brianna Jones, Charlotte Davis, Wuanyei Humble

Liam Clowes, Junior Taupule, Reia San Sebastian, Lawrence Ta, Dayna Jones, Taimo Matau, Italia Hunt, Henry Haini, Katharine Puamau, Amy Dunbar-Page, Mrs Smith, Linda Zhang, Ellen Parker, Adeleina Loto-Meleisea, Casey Clark, Ekta Kumar, Haley Crooks, Jeanette Low, Maria Afakasi, Peone Magolua, Jane Hereora, Kaisa Lokeni, Lupe Mamea, Kimberley Meha, Hao Nguyen, Cordelia Sauvao, Trang Tran, Muliaga Tutuila, Kodee Vaafusuaga

Paul Stainthorpe, Morgan Davis, Vetri Krishnamoorthy, Mr Vijayakumar, Michael Telford, Joseph Parker, Andrew Robins, Aaron Turner, Keylee Soriano

Cassey Ganley, Miss Autagavaia, Sam Granger

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Miss Autagaroua, Hannah Peteli, Zandalee Matene, Simon Elliott Talisua Tipelu, Shaneece Matene, Rosie Johnston, Aukilani Tuala, Serafina Lafaele, Miss Martene, Heleina Fuiava, Declan Richardson, Clayton Ngawharau, Hugh Teahuru-Kakahi, ShannonLee Blackburn-Rangitaawa

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Kimberly Bouttavong, Ashley Tahapehi, Tara-Lee Waaka-Perham, Lofi Falala, Boramei Bon, Hannah Peteli, Rosie Johnston, Serafina Lafaele, Aloisia Ngata, Miss Autagavaia, Lana Westerlund, Heleina Fuiava, Crystal Harvey, Shannon-Lee Blackburn-Rangitaawa, Camilla Witihira

Fintan Richardson, Miss Autagavoua

Haley Crooks, Liam Clowes, Amy Dunbar-Page, Miss Huang, Natalie Manuel, Megan Naidu, Linda Zhang

Sueyean Lee, Harshika Mistry, Mellissa Tauch, Sarah Pemberton, Neha Kumar, Pritika Chand, Samantha Tupai, Jayne Singh, Mafofonga Faâ€™alogo, Ashtar Kasho, Miss Spraggon, Heleina Fuiava, Deborah Turu, Kate Dillon (Captain), Talisua Tipelu, Shannon-Lee Blackburn-Rangitaawa, Maki McQuoid, Hao Nguyen, C Cressey

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Praneel Goundar, David Thach, Ravneet Rao, Niraj Mudaliar, Rajneel Sharma, Mr Giles, Shivam Prasad, Roy Sembrano, Rataksh Sikka, Anusheel Chand, Joshua Naidu, Manish Singh (Manager), Mr Bimal Singh (Manager), Haze White-Miller, Eru Rogers, Jarrod Dormer (Captain), Syavie Ghamry, Vikas Varma

MANUREWA HIGH SCHOOL 2009 Amos Tusiane, Miss S Kiff, Harrison Edwards, Ocean Glassie, Lefu Fepuleai, Halyma Nguyen, Ezra Mahanga, Kate Dillon

Simon Elliott, Andrew Sheehan, Avery Maumasi, Mukut Dasgupta, Vincent Tulleners, Kneight Kino, Mr B Grubb, Richard Hooper, David Le, Thomas Carter, Junior Rangvanu, John-Vakatini Stainton, Jamie Sutherland, Mr K Chaudia, Chanto Moeun, Andrew Robins, Kristian Teio-Miller (Co Captain), Piripi Raiwhara (Co Captain), Edward Price (Co Captain), Alex Greaves, Pitou Kev, Jonathan Havill, Scott Stapleton (Coach)

Linda Zhang, Jeanina Uelese, Darlene Tuake, Mrs Jacobs (Manager), Mesa Fa’asolo, Lizo Tafili, Mary U’a, Justine Katoa, Mrs McLeod (Assistant Manager) Anne Vu, Diane Ngo, Caroline Tusami, Moira Aloese, Reia San Sebastian

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Neelam Kumar, Riksheeth Prakash, Sheenal Sharma, Mukut Dasgupta, Preeshti Mala, Smriti Shivani, Roy Sembrano, Giovanni Liugalua, Italia Hunt, Chris Leatinu’u, Elijah Ikitule, Amit Narayan, Anne Taefu, Mr Muir, S Kumar, Ravneet Rao, Annie Haini, Shivashna Maharaj, Manish Singh, Ashrita Singh, Adarsh Chandra

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Joshua Raynes, Jesse Clarkson, Mr Coulombâ€™ Garling Wu, Liam Clowes, Richard Hooper, Edward Price, Michael Telford

Aaron Turner, Vetri Krishnamoorthy, Miss Autagavaia Socheat Ho, Lana Westerlund, Chris Masaga, Serafina Lafaele, Syavie Ghamry

Leakhena Chhean, Monisha Prasad, Hazel Tavener, Ashleigh Purea, Diana Lee, Huong Ngo, Anjalyn Kumar, Jacklin Pillay, Ms Purcell, Crystal Braganza, Linda Zhang

Phillip Joll, Connor Duin, Mr Coulomb, Daniel Little, Martin Yousif

Miss Autagavaia (Manager), Tania Uluheua, Miss Burnside (Coach), Charlotte Davis, Cheyenna Diamond-Rotohiko, Rebecca Bolton, Deborah Ulugia, Hope Faaleaoga, Jarita Kaumoana, Jusdean George (Captain), Cathyrine-Leutu Samuelu, Eliza Waiti

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Halyma Nguyen, Makayla Moore, Reia San Sebastian, Haley Crooks, Ezra Mahanga, Navneet Chand, Jordan Ormsby, Sam Jabur, Mrs Shareef, Ashril Singh, Diane Ngo, Mina Nouri, Zainab Nouri, Anish Narayan

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Tara-Lee Waaka-Perham, Miss L Levi (Manager), Serafina Lafaele, Atareti Ranginui, Mrs E Bond Milne (Coach), Mesa Faâ€™asolo, Akua Achia, Marleen Williams, Dayna Jones, Anthea Meleisea

Hinerangi Drayson, Lizo Tafili, Miss Lolley Iliana Rasowaga, Stephanie Lockington, Caroline Tusami, Luella Inamata

Maria Leau, Rawinia Tanner, Brandi Tupaea, Miss Snelgrove (Coach), Tamara Vuetibau, Cullen Edwards, Bev-Ani Baniani, Arina Cassidy, Harmony Harvey

Rachael Wass, Patetepa Ngaata, Miss Nichola McCall (Coach) Kotalo Leau, Sandra Leau (Captain), Taknoa Ratusau Linda Te Arii, Tori Zinsli, Paese Puailiu, Rosie Peihopa, Rhadika Narayan

Oka Autagavaia, Vetri Krishnamoorthy, Fintan Richardson, Aaron Turner, Thomas Fowler, Claire Hunter, Stacey McLeod, Paul Stainthorpe, Claire Taia, Helen Palfreyman, Michael Telford

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Akash Singh, Sidharth Singh, Jaivir Singh-Batth, Aman SinghRandhawa, Mohandeep Singh, Mrs G Kaur, Gagandeep Kaur, Ashmeeta Kumar, Harleen Jassi, Roy Sembrano, Maulsary Dhillon, Neha Singh

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Deborah Clifton, Renee Galuvao, Megan Naidu, Shaun Atamu, Cassie Ganley, Natalie Manuel, Syavie Ghamry

Prithika Krishna, Adam Holo Tafea, Laumahoi Vakalahi, Stan AhSoon, Elijah Morunga, Ms Devoy, Neron Siafa, Codee Tautua, Matthew Dearlove, Michael Bagley, Daniel McPherson-Whimp, Mr Plackett, Savarnah Savage, Oula Naddaf, Sharleen Tawhai, Stephanie Windmill, Dayna Johnston, Sapphire Ryder

Nhu Le, Ms K Hadfield (Coach) Ashlyn Naidu, Emily Ford, Alice Lam

Syavie Ghamry, Michael Wong, Mr S Chandar Jesse Clarkson, Robert Fielder, Jacob Blindell

Joshua Naidu, Rataksh Sikka, Fintan Richardson, David Le, Michael Wong, Teina Tiavare, Aaron Tavui, Tafatolu Tapaleao-Va’alele, Declan Richardson, Liveti Liveti, Bruce Fata-To’o, Miss Autagavaia, Syavie Ghamry, Roy Sembrano, Jordan Ormsby, Manish Singh, Italia Hunt, Joshua Raynes

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Miss Autagavaia, Jahmelia Pritchard, Declan Richardson, Deborah Ulugia, Miss Martene, Chris Masaga, Lofi Falala, Kimberly Bouttavong, Lana Westerlund, Clayton Ngawharau

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Mrs G Kaur, Joshua Naidu, Nathan Kumar, Michael Wong, Ms K Pattinson, Neha Kumar, Eros Malele, Teina Tiavare, Sey-Ha Thach

Rosie Khan, Tara-Lee Waaka-Perham, Tarshay Chay, Camilla Witiwera, Serafina Lafaele, Shannon-Lee Blackburn-Rangitaawa, Aloisia Ngata, Lana Westerlund, Lofi Falala, Kimberly Bouttavong, Ashleigh Perringfou, Sara Panui, Wuanyei Ah-Hing

Declan Richardson, Hugh Teahuru-Kakahi, Derek Lealiifano, Charlotte Davis, Zandalee Matene, Clayton Ngawharau, Talisua Tipelu, Shaneece Matene

Courtney Fepuleai, Jahmelia Pritchard, Hannah Peteli, Miss Martene, Anevili Suetena, Melissa Tualaulelei, Rosie Johnston, Salota Tapaleao, Leilani Asiata

Piripi Raiwhara, David Cuthers, Diamond Malaesilia, Codie-Ann MacDonald, Ben Cuthers, Ola Papalii, Liveti Liveti, Shade Heta, Miss Martene, Sharn Young, Hyrum Lolesi, Putere Putairi, Simon Elliott, Shannon-Lee Blackburn-Rangitaawa

Halyma Nguyen, Emma Burrows, Haley Crooks, Jacqueline Boquiron

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Siamani Pese, Maile Kaifoto, Simeti Tipelu, Italia Hunt, Eru Rogers, Miss L Toga, Syavie Ghamry, Haze White-Miller, Karl Samupo, Darryl Maoate, Alexander Robertson

International Week The main purpose of International Week is to celebrate our own culture and to learn a little more about the culture of other people at Manurewa High school. We need to know more about each other for a better student environment and a more cohesive learning process. The International Week was established to help build bridges between different students and create a friendlier atmosphere. We need to experience and celebrate the diversity of cultures available at this school as a great gift and an opportunity that is not present in every school in New Zealand. International day involves a lot of different activities: Flag carrier’s process into the hall at the opening and closing ceremony, an incredibly popular food day, a costume day where students can wear the national dress of theirs or others country, a concert day and more. The International Week organizers were especially pleased at the great turnout and participation of students and staff during the 2009 International week festival. Many thanks to Mrs Shareef who has taken up the rather large mantel of ‘head organiser’ for this year, she did a wonderful job.

“Just having difference among us is not enough. It is EASY to dodge the opportunity of difference. We do it everyday. Expanding the We here is not enough. It doesn’t really change a thing. What we must seek to do, is to ‘create a more porous I’. We need to be willing to open ourselves to take in the difference”.

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Rugby Academy

Clinton Lilo, Dillon Levae, Fintan Richardson, David Nau, Mrs Hughes (Manager), Mr Wagener (Assistant Coach), Peni Sakisi, Travis Muavae, Amos Tusiane, Suli Tasi-Saka, Simeti Tipelu, Neville Alaimalo, Miss Glendinning (Manager), Omeka Ford, Derek Lealiifano, Bruce Ligaliga, Karl Samupo, Nomeneta Fatuleai, Brady Wilson, Ravneet Rao, Daniel Floyd (Coach), Levi Caffery,

Kimberly Bouttavong, Jahmelia Pritchard, Miss Autagavona, Lofi Falala, Miss McPherson, Rexona Fidow, Virginia Fili, Cheryl Patu, Shannon-Lee Blackburn-Rangitaawa, Liz Talatofi, Miss Martene Wuanyei Ah-Hing, Talisua Tipelu, Lana Westerlund, Putere Putairi, Mafofonga Faâ€™alogo, Serafina Lafaele

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Rugby Report 2009 again saw a year of successful team achievement, close losses, undying courage and spirit as well as excitement and fun! In fact that could describe any given Saturday of rugby at Manurewa High School. With record numbers this season of over 220 registered players, Rugby is by far the biggest participant sport at Manurewa High School. So we start this report by thanking all the players from 1st XV to U/14 for carrying on a great tradition.

MHS Rugby Academy Teams 1st XV

2nd XV This team provided the upset of the season leading Wesley 1st XV at halftime of their opening match. Unfortunately injuries and promotion of some players to the 11st XV meant that the team narrowly missed making the top 4 of the competition. In atrocious weather they lost to James Cook 1st XV, a team they had beaten twice, in the final of the CMRU plate 1st XV competition. This squad showed huge spirit and commitment throughout the season and always tried to display a brand of rugby that was exciting to watch and I am sure most enjoyable to play. Many players stood out and showed what a promising future they will have in the 1st XV next year. The development of their scrum was most encouraging as without exception they held their own against every team and even pushed our 1st XV scrum on occasions when they faced off during the round robin. Thanks to Coach Kere Maihi and assistant coach Keith Kakahi for their outstanding efforts in moulding this young 2nd XV in the 1st XV grade.

U/15 Gold The U/15 team had the most successful season winning their final against Wesley College 14=13 who are ranked in the top 4 U/15 teams in NZ. Added to this the team played an invitation game against Waikato U/15 provincial squad in October as cam away with a most memorable victory 2619. This team is full of outstanding talent and some players will certainly see promotion directly to the 1st XV next year. Coaches Tom Baniani and Lance Rakuraku are to be congratulated on an excellent performance and the championship win, especially given the difficult personal circumstances Tom suffered with the tragic loss of his son Tom junior, a former member of the Rugby Academy. The School and Rugby Fraternity again give our sincere best wishes and thoughts to his family. Also special thanks to hard working Paul Paraha, the team Manager and his wife Dorothy, who ably supported the team throughout the year. Well done boys and a great victory.

Girls 1st XV

Another exciting and year and another final reached by our Girls 1st XV. Alas this year they were unsuccessful in a hard fought final against Onehunga however they played with determination and courage and can be proud of their efforts in 2009. Unbeaten all year, apart from their last game, they again showed the immense amount of talented female rugby players we have and can develop at MHS. Credit for this again goes to Coach Melina Martene who was ably assisted by Oka Autagavaia. Together they are a formidable team for our young women to follow and our school is extremely lucky to have them at the helm of Girls rugby – thank you ladies. The team was again well managed and supported by staff member Donella McPherson, who is provides huge inspiration to the team through her work ethic and positive attitude – a huge thank you to Donella. MHS Flying Eagles Rugby

3rd & 4th XV With enormous interest and excitement over 60 players were available to play for the 3rd XV this year which resulted in the birth of a 4th XV (in fact we probably could have fielded a 5th team if we had a coach). Herein lay the problem for our boys in 2009 – we simply could not get a coach for each team and hence we had to rotate the squad around one coach – so a huge vote of thanks and praise must go to Glen Goodwin, from our ground staff, who stepped up to coach these teams. He was also assisted by staff member Alan Williams, in a managerial role, as well as his son Shane Goodwin who assisted at training - a big thank you to these people. With many games being defaulted by opposition and the confusion surrounding who was in which team we did not have as a successful season as we had hoped. Thanks to the loyal bunch of boys who trained and turned up – we hope you had some fun as this is the essence of Eagles Rugby. We hope all returning players will give the 1st and 2nd XV trials a crack next year and we will do our best to find some coaches? Any staff members available next year?

U/15 Green Coach Harold So’e has so much enthusiasm that it would be fair to say he could bottle it and sell “enthusiasm elixir” on Trade Me and still have plenty

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The 1st XV had a memorable season that included retaining the Terry Burns Cup in our annual match with James Cook, touring Samoa in October as well as making the final of the CMRU competition. Unfortunately after giving their opposition too big a lead in the first half, they lost the final to Wesley but put in a strong 2nd half performance to score 4 tries which is the most that team conceded all year. With 13 players leaving this year it will be a virtually new squad for 2010. Led from the front by Captain and hooker Michael Peti, who was unlucky to be injured near the end of the season, the front row laid the foundation. Along with Italia Hunt, Jarred Iosefa and NZ U/17 trialist Nephi Leatigaga MHS front row was one of the strongest in recent years. Lock and most improved player Patrick Sao along with loose forwards Chris Masaga, LJ Fepuleai and Roy Sa’u provided the basis of some quality set phase possession and quick secondary ball. The back division led by player of the year Clayton Ngawharau, displayed skill, speed and sleight of hand to score many exciting tries. He was supported through great efforts from Fullback & Head Boy Haze White Miller, wingers Alex Mase, Mike Timai, utility Eru Rogers and the remaining back division of Josh Tafili, Maili Kaifoto, Liveti Liveti, Alex Robertson, Daryl Maoate and Siamani Pese. Strong forward support also came from back up hooker Roy Sembrano, lock Chris Leatinuu and Ermreck Brown. A special thank you to Grant Ferguson coach who, after 5 years with the Rugby Academy, has decided to have a

season off next year. Well done “Ferg” and thank you for the inspiration, guidance and aroha you have provided this group. Also thanks to Manager Sandra Shaw, Assistant Coaches Neil Hunt and Hekorase Peti as well as the loyal band of parents and supporters who followed the team this year.

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spare. Along with assistant coach Henry Siva and Manager Alan De Beer they all put the “sweat on the grass” with our U/15 Eagles in 2009. This happy band of brothers continually fronted each week and played with enthusiasm and an improving level of accuracy that showed the hard work they had put into training. Sure some of the guys could have improved their fitness but one could see this improvement as the season came to a close – maybe a bit more pre-season running may help next year boys. Alas all that training and “stuff” is not the essence of Eagles Rugby nonetheless this team played well. In fact if not for a mix up with results sheets they should have made the semi finals of the U/15 grade. Well done for a good hard Rewa High season!

U/14 Green

Summary & Thanks With such a big sport we need a lot of help and support so thanks goes to •The Senior Leadership team led by Mrs Dixon and Mrs Shaw for their continued support. •The Board of Trustees for sharing their “trust” and supporting our vision. •All staff who assisted and supported. •All parents and caregivers for their encouragement and support. •John Hynds from Hynds Corporation our major sponsor for their sponsorship and support. •Panasonic and Works Infrastructure for their sponsorship. •Wiri Licensing Trust and Nautilus Foundation for their support for the tour of Samoa. •And last but by no means least our former Principal Richard Thornton who left us this year. Without his undying support of all school sports, including rugby, we simply could not be where we are in 2009. Thank you Richard and we look forward to still seeing you on the sideline continuing to offer your vocal and moral support. We are still very vulnerable with our Rugby program at MHS. We now struggle for coaches and have more players than we can accommodate. There is the threat

from CMRU to give age grade rugby back to the clubs. We have faced various challenges before and we will do so again of that there is no doubt. We will work hard to overcome these challenges and continue to provide the best rugby opportunities for our students and people. The people who have gone before us have earned the right for MHS to stand tall in NZ Secondary School rugby circles. We are not a “joke” decile 2 school from South Auckland; full of bad kids and slack attitudes. If you believe that then that is what you will be. No we are Manurewa High School and we have built a tradition of excellence. As I continually say to our players on the field “Work Hard, Smart and Earn what you get”. Andrew Talaimanu Director of Rugby

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Local police recruiting Officer Lenny Johnson took the reins of our U/14 team and with only 3 teams in their grade they struggled through a season which was hard to get inspired about. Some weeks their expected opposition defaulted and this was hard on a group that was full of enthusiasm and skill. Not surprisingly they made the final which they lost and although some players went “MIA” during the season we must congratulate the hardy bunch who stuck together each week. I was lucky to witness some early games and their 69-3 defeat of Papakura High was one of the most entertaining games of rugby I watched all year – including the All Blacks! To the returning players in 2010 please get your heads around an exciting opportunity with our U/15 squads next year. Thanks to coach Lenny and as he will not be available next year however we hope to announce an exciting new innovation with coaching this grade very soon – watch this space.

because Tali looks grumpy doesn’t mean I am grumpy!) but in the end we had a great day and made the final. Unfortunately we played MHS “A” team in the final – who were far and away the most skilled team there. We pushed them hard, played with guts and guile but did not have the firepower to win the final. So overall a great result for MHS Girls a 1st and 2nd place. We look forward to a repeat performance next year.

Girls 10 a-side A & B The girls 10-s-side is a one day tournament held between all Counties Manukau Rugby affiliated schools. Held on a sunny but very cold day this year I was very thrilled to be asked to coach the Girls “B” team. I don’t know how thrilled they were with me (just

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Girls Rugby The Girl 1st XV Rugby Team has once again had a very successful year. While the end result was not as many would have liked the team worked hard to maintain the high standards set by coaching staff Melina Martene and Oka Autagavaia. 2008 saw the loss of key players particularly in the forward pack and while senior players stepped up to shoulder the load there was a settling in period for all players. Round robin play was executed with the flair and huge scores the school have come to expect from the team. The exception to this was the game against Onehunga where Manurewa narrowly won the game 14-13. Onehunga proved to be our toughest opponent of the season. With the wins in the round robin the team placed first in Counties-Manukau and progressed to the Auckland final. The final was played at Western Springs against Onehunga and while the willingness to succeed was evident the 50-50 calls did not go our way and for only the second time over three years the team suffered a loss as Onehunga went up 10-7 in the final minutes of the game. 2009 saw lessons learned by the team including how important trainings and fitness are to ensuring success at a top level. Overall the team did extremely well and deserved the acknowledgement of Team of the Year for the third year in a row. Long serving players Captain Lana Westerlund, Talisua Tipelu, Tina Sione, Lofi Falala lead from the front as they consistently gave 100% every game.

Much of the success of the team can be attributed to Coaches Melina and Oka and the skills and knowledge they give the players. Without them the team would not be as successful. This success has meant many of the team were selected for the Counties-Manukau Secondary Schools team and include: Shannon-Lee Blackburn-Rangitaawa Kimberley Bouttavong Marama Davis MafofogaFa’alogo Cheryl Patu Putere Putairi Tina Sione Elizabeth Talatofi Talisua Tipelu Lana Westerlund

final was not the way we wanted to finish the year it has made the team face their inadequacies and as Melina has said – “a champion team is not how you win but how you come back from a loss.” The team will once again have high expectations in 2010. Lana Westerland (Captain) Donella McPherson (Manager)

From this team Lana Westerlund, Kimberley Bouttavong and Talisua Tipelu were also selected for the Northern Regions Team. While the loss at this years

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Rugby Trip to Samoa College that won in the end, the final score, 29-14, not reflecting how close the game had been. In her after match speech, the Avele College principal, the only woman on the Samoan secondary schools’ rugby board, made it very clear that they indeed valued the chance to play a New Zealand school and particularly one with such close associations with Samoa. Getting away on the Manurewa High School sporting and cultural trip to Samoa between 11 and 19 October was never going to be easy. There was the short time frame, the constant fundraising and then there was the devastating tsunami that struck the southern coast of Samoa a week and a half before our departure. The high risk travel warning meant there was a very real chance that the trip would not go ahead and we all waited for confirmation that we could travel. When we did arrive, Samoa was a whole new world for a number of the 1st XV. But for some, it was good to be back in their homeland to visit families and re-experience their culture. The real focus was the challenge of playing rugby against two of the top secondary schools in Samoa, Avele and Wesley Colleges. In between there was the scenery and sights of a tropical paradise.

The fiafia show and dinner at Aggie Gray’s provided the team with the opportunity to share a little kiwi culture in Samoa when the team was invited to perform their haka as part of the show to family and hotel guests. Living with their families for three days in the villages gave the team a very real taste of Samoan life. The Robert Louis Stevenson museum gave another perspective of Samoan life while shopping in the flea market and the Apia Saturday

The members of this tour have been very fortunate to have been shown Samoa by Samoans. They are known for their hospitality and generosity and the 1st XV were definitely the grateful recipients of this kindness. Our very special thanks go to Mr Neil Hunt and his family, for without them this trip would not have been the success it was. Ferg and Mr Peti must be recognised for their coaching contribution and Mel for the on and off field support. Andrew Taliamanu’s support of rugby at Manurewa High School is already acknowledged. Thanks also go to the Nautilus Trust, Manurewa Rugby Club and Student Support for the funding and sponsorship that made this trip possible. This rugby tour to Samoa is a memory to keep forever. Ia fa’amanuia le Atua ia outou uma Roy Sembrano Mrs Shaw

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The heat and blazing sun took its toll right from the start with a training session at the local school. Fortunately, Princess Tui, the backpacker at which the team stayed, was across from the beach and it was straight into the sea as soon as practice had finished. The boys became more used to the sun and the high temperatures which was just as well as they continued to experience both while playing the game against Wesley. There was a large group of parents accompanying the tour and their enthusiastic support became even louder as Manurewa High School surged ahead in what began as a very tight game to a 10-6 win. It was good to become re-acquainted with Mr Logopati Mata’afa who is now Principal at Wesley College and who, a few years previously, had taught at Manurewa High School. Avele College is the top rugby school in Samoa and that was to be the next game. More than that, it is the coach’s, Mr Hunt, old school and it was a matter of playing for pride. The game was very competitive and see sawed back and forth but it was Avele

This trip was not simply about rugby. It was just as much about experiencing Samoan culture and there were plenty of opportunities to do that as well. The day after we arrived was White Sunday which is an important event on the Samoan calendar. The boys were billeted with their families for the day and took part in the festivities and huge feasts that mark the day. There was a bus trip around Upolu, first to hinterland villages and then on to the pristine beaches with turquoise water and white sands. However, the team was shocked by the damage resulting from the tsunami to the south coast villages and beach resorts. They saw homes and churches obliterated into rubble, cars tipped over, and could smell the foul sewerage that signalled the devastation that had occurred. The television pictures had told the real story and what we were seeing was an absolute disaster.

market provided plenty of variety. For Michael Peti, Andrew, Leveti, Clayton, Josh, LJ, Mr Peti, and Mel, tattoos are permanent souvenirs of their Samoan tour.

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Arts Prizegiving Arts Certificates Dance Outstanding Hip Hop Dancer Alipata Lavea Upcoming Junior Dancer Johnny AhFoon Most Improved Dancer Jordan Ikitule & Reia San Sebastian Most Promising Dance Student Christmas Fasavalu Promoting Dance in the Community Mathew Ageli Drama Most Improved Senior Drama Upcoming Junior Drama Drama Service

Maata Wade & Karl Samupo Ailish Ford Michael Eastham

Contribution to Art Exhibition Most Improved Junior Art Most Improved Senior Art

Peni Sakisi Jessika Dutton Mark Sione

Art

Music Junior Musician of the Year Garling Wu Leadership in Junior Concert Band Dominic Trang and Mitchell Clark Most Improved Jnr Concert Band Player Kymberly Sheehan and Yasmin Mostafa Jnr Concert Band Player of the Year Kesaia Tapueluelu Loyalty and Commitment to Concert Band Liam Clowes Most Improved Snr Concert Band Player Arthur Moore Rockquest Group 09 Big Sing Choir 09 Band of Strangers 09 Senior Concert Band 09

Dance Certificates Zyrus Michael Simon Shaneece Kayla Cassandra Francis Junior Rose Eunice Grace

KAKA SHARMA AMETE MATENE SWETE GANLEY NANSEN TAUPULE HENRY PENEWI RAIWHARA

IKITULE Jordan PARKER Ellen KEYZER Jordan POU Rangi FAASAVALU Christmas LOMITUSI Lita SIMEON Jhanitra GALUVAO Renee MATENE Zandalee SWETE Kayla HEKE Janelle NGATAIERUA Tawera TIPENE Mercedes HORO Tarerea O’NEILL Brooke VU Anne BLACKBURN-RANGITAAWA

Reia Alamu Salesa Darryl Raymond Joscinta Masheena Janelle Starcia Marguerite Jordan

SAN SEBASTIAN AH-FOON MALETINO SIMOO FONG MONGA TAUA HEKE O’NEILL WOODTHORPE IKITULE

PANAPA KAKA PIHEMA CROOKS LEE SHARMA FONG MATENE SMITH HAINI NANSEN TAUPULE HINE NISHA VAAFUSUAGA IEROME Shannon-Lee

Chez Zyrus Jasmin Haley Sueyean Michael Raymond Shaneece Rachael Henry Francis Junior Paula Ashiana Kodee Grace

Johnny Lita Eilleen Aniva Kimberley Marenin Henry Brooke Kodee Monique Rangi

AH FOON LOMITUSI SIMO’O FOAI MEHA TAUA HAINI O’NEILL VAAFUSUAGA HORSFALL POU

AVEI Cochise PENEWI Eunice CHAND Namrita LAVEA Ailepata SAN SEBASTIAN Reia FOAI Aniva MAHANGA Ezra SIMOO Darryl HAINI Annie MISTRY Harshika TAUCH Mellissa HERWELS Amy-leigh NGUYEN Hieu TRAN Trang HOWE-LOCKESammy-Jo PALMER Michael

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Hip Hop Crew - Bring it On Matthew AGELI Ailepata LAVEA Jhanitra SIMEON Christmas FAASAVALU Zandalee MATENE Aroha TAMATEA Terry GAUTUSA Tawera NGATAIERUA Jamie TOGIAPOE Tarerea HORO Jasmin PIHEMA Laurence KAIWAI Stage Challenge ACHIA Akua KAIWAI Laurence BOQUIRON Jacqueline KUMAR Neelam RAIWHARA Grace FAIVA Jacob LOW Jeanette SIMO’O Eilleen GANLEY Cassandra MEHA Kimberley TAMATEA Aroha HENRY Rose NGUYEN Halyma TOGIAPOE Jamie HORSFALL Monique O’NEILL Starcia WOODTHORPE Marguerite

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Service Awards Arts Council 2009 Shannon- Lee Blackburn-Rangitaawa, Cassie Ganley, Henry Haini, Ellen Parker, Yuyun Huang, Trang Tran, Adeleina Loto-Meleisea, Casey Clark, Jeanette Low, Paula Hine, Haley Crooks, Amy Dunbar-Paige, Sala Tui, Saki Vacokawale, Seyha Thach, Amelia Holder, Navnet Chand, Mukut Dasgupta Service to Performing Arts - Hip Hop/Stage Challenge Service to performing Arts - Stage Challenge

Trang Tran Avery Maumasi

Arts Trophies Best Senior Maori Artist Trophy donated by Mrs J Gordon

Shannon-Lee Blackburn-Rangitaawa

Instep Dance Award Bold and Briggs Trophy

Laurance Kaiwai

Leadership in Dance

Cassandra Ganley

Contemporary Music Award Trophy donated by NZ Rockshop

Martin Yousef

Concert Band Player of the Year Edward Price Trophy donated by Auckland Band Instrument Co. Excellence in Singing – Te Kanawa Cup Cup donated by Mrs B Brown

Delaney Rudolph

Outstanding Contribution to Concert Band Trophy donated by Jane Utting

Barnabas Hyland

Outstanding Contribution to Music Weeks Cup

Connor Duin

Outstanding Contribution to Drama Italia Hunt Trophy donated by Miss A Thomas (Miniature) Outstanding contribution to the Performing Arts Italia Hunt Cup donated by Miss A Thomas (Miniature) Entertainer of the Year Italia Hunt Trophy donated by Ioana Vaetoru and Scott Nicolson (Miniature)

Arts Special Awards Individual Arts Badge – Special Award Rewa All Stars - Stand Up, Stand Out 2009 Matthew AGELI, JohnnyAH FOON, Alamu AH-FOON, Raymond FONG, Cassandra GANLEY, Laurence KAIWAI, Ailepata LAVEA, Salesa MALETINO, Shaneece MATENE, Zandalee MATENE, Brooke O’NEILL, StarciaO’NEILL

Arts Person of the Year Arts Person of the Year (Certificate) - Gold Medalion Awarded for outstanding achievement by an representing the School in the Arts.

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Italia Hunt

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Sports Prizegiving 2009 SPORTS PRIZEGIVING CUP / TROPHY LIST CUP/ TROPHY ATHELETICS

DONATED BY

ATHLETICS JUNIOR BOY CHAMPION ATHLETICS JUNIOR GIRL CHAMPION ATHLETICS INTERMEDIATE BOY CHAMPION ATHLETICS INTERMEDIATE GIRL CHAMPION

V. VINCE CUP Brandon Ikinepe V. VINCE CUP Michaela Ming FOUNDATION PREFECTS CUP Simon Elliott RAEWYN HEIGHWAY MEMORIAL CUP Cheyenna Rotohiko Diamond G. H. MCCALLUM Declan Richardson J. D. WATSON Jahmelia Pritchard

ATHLETICS SENIOR BOY CHAMPION ATHLETICS SENIOR GIRL CHAMPION

AWARDED TO

BADMINTON BADMINTON BOYS CHAMPION BADMINTON BOYS MOST IMPROVED BADMINTON GIRLS CHAMPION BADMINTON GIRLS MOST IMPROVED

MHS MHS MHS MSH

AJ Moore Aman Singh Mikayla Moore Boramei Bon

B GRIFFITHS TROPHY MHS MHS MHS MHS

Pearl Lolesi Charlotte Davis Kaz Gwynne Alana Leapai Daniel Snowball Paul Faalogo Wuanyei Ah Hing

MHS

Morgan Davis

MHS MHS

Teina Tiavare Kulgan Flynn

UNITED MOTORS CUP

Shane McMaster

MHS

Cole Stewart

BANK OF NEW SOUTH WALES CUP

Kimberley Robins

RUTHERFORD CUP SLACK CUP MRS JULIE TAIT TROPHY WARICK WILSON TROPHY LACHLAN MARSHALL FAULKNER FLYNN TROPHY

Simon Elliott Mesa Faâ€™asolo Caroline Tusami Piripi Raiwhara Andrew Robins Lizo Tafili

MHS

Chris Masaga

BASKETBALL CONTRIBUTION TO BASKETBALL GIRLS BASKETBALL PLAYER OF THE YEAR BOYS BASKETBALL PLAYER OF THE YEAR GIRLS BASKETBALL MOST IMPROVED PLAYER BOYS BASKETBALL MOST IMPROVED PLAYER JUNIOR BOYS BASKETBALL PLAYER OF THE YEAR JUNIOR GIRLS BASKETBALL PLAYER OF THE YEAR

CHESS CHESS PLAYER OF THE YEAR

CRICKET CRICKET BOYS PLAYER OF THE YEAR CRICKET BOYS MOST IMPROVED PLAYER

CROSS COUNTRY CROSS COUNTRY SENIOR BOYS CHAMPION

GOLF THE MANUREWA HIGH SCHOOL GOLF CHAMPION

GYMNASTICS OUTSTANDING GYMNAST OF THE YEAR

HOCKEY MOST IMPROVED BOY HOCKEY PLAYER MOST IMPROVED GIRL HOCKEY PLAYER GIRLS HOCKEY PLAYER OF THE YEAR BOYS HOCKEY PLAYER OF THE YEAR SPORTSMANSHIP IN BOYS HOCKEY CONTRIBUTION TO GIRLS HOCKEY

LAWN BOWLS LAWN BOWLS - BOWLER OF THE YEAR

MULTI-SPORT MULTI SPORT SENIOR BOYS CHAMP

Fintan Richardson

NETBALL WHEELER CUP M H S SHIELD

Serafina Lafaele Catherine Tusami

MHS MHS

Pania Jack Liveti Liveti

OUTRIGGING OUTRIGGING - FEMALE PADDLER OF THE YEAR OUTRIGGING - MALE PADDLER OF THE YEAR

RUGBY LEAGUE RUGBY LEAGUE MOST IMPROVED PLAYER OF THE YEAR RUGBY LEAGUE PLAYER OF THE YEAR MHS

Manuel Tupe Peni Sakisi

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OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO NETBALL NETBALL MOST IMPROVED PLAYER

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RUGBY 1ST XV CAPTAINâ€™S CUP 1ST XV MOST IMPROVED PLAYER 1ST XV SPIRIT TROPHY 1ST XV BOYS RUGBY VLAUES & COMMITMENT CUP GENERAL EXCELLENCE IN RUGBY GIRLS 1ST XV PLAYER OF THE YEAR GIRLS 1ST XV MOST IMPROVED PLAYER GIRLS UP AND COMING PLAYER OUTSTANDING JUNIOR GIRL RUGBY PLAYER OUTSTANDING JUNIOR BOY RUGBY PLAYER

L W MARR CUP Italia Hunt/Michael Peti MHS Alex Mase M H S SPIRIT TROPHY Patrick Sao DON ROA & HATU TIAKIA Eru Rogers MANUREWA RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB Clayton Ngawharau MHS Tina Sione MHS Kimberley Bouttavong LIZA MIHINUI TROPHY Elizabeth Talatofi M MARTENE TROPHY Elizabeth Talatofi S MCKEARNEY CUP Mark Talaese

SOCCER MOST IMPROVED GIRL SOCCER PLAYER MOST IMPROVED BOY SOCCER PLAYER OUTSTANDING JUNIOR BOYS SOCCER PLAYER 1ST XI BOYS GOLDEN BOOT AWARD JUNIOR GIRLS SOCCER PLAYER OF THE YEAR 1ST XI BOYS LOYALTY 1ST XI GIRLS LOYALTY BOYS SOCCER PLAYER OF THE YEAR GIRLS SOCCER PLAYER OF THE YEAR

M H S TROPHY PECK CUP B LANE CUP PEDLEY TROPHY MHS COACHES TROPHY 1993 GIRLS 1ST XI PECK CUP MHS

Sarah Pemberton Kaushik Naicker Aaron Turner Anish Narayan Samantha Tupai Raymond Pearse Deborah Turu Amit Narayan Kate Dillon

MHS

Liveti Liveti

SOFTBALL BOYS SOFTBALL PLAYER OF THE YEAR

SPECIAL OLYMPICS SPECIAL OLYMPICS - FEMALE SPORTSPERSON OF THE YEAR SPECIAL OLYMPICS - MALE SPORTSPERSON OF THE YEAR

Sharleen Tawhai Daniel McPherson - Whimp

SQUASH PLAYER OF THE YEAR

MHS

Robert Fielder

HUGH ROBERTS TROPHY MANUREWA GAZETTE CUP LAW CUP P COOK CUP W HOGAN CUP G Y GIVENS

Taylor Timoko Kelly Stewart Leydon Haronga Cassie Ganley Sam Granger Annelise Rakete

SWIMMING JUNIOR BOYS SWIMMING CHAMPION JUNIOR GIRLS SWIMMING CHAMPION INTERMEDIATE BOYS SWIMMING CHAMPION INTERMEDIATE GIRLS SWIMMING CHAMPION SENIOR BOYS SWIMMING CHAMPION SENIOR GIRLS SWIMMING CHAMPION

TABLE TENNIS SENIOR BOYS TABLE TENNIS CHAMPION

MANUREWA TABLE TENNIS CLUB TROPHY

Josh Naidu

TEN PIN BOWLING TEN PIN BOWLER OF THE YEAR

MHS

Neron Siafa

MHS LORRANINE CORNES CUP R M PATTERSON CUP

Nathan Kumar Josh Naidu Neha Kumar

MHS MHS

Talisua Tipelu Clayton Ngawharau

M H S CUP

Jordan Keyzer

PULA CUP NIKO NGWUN CUP SOUTH AUCKLAND FOR CUP GOPAL CUP B GRIFFITHS TROPHY

Nephi Leatiaga Anevili Suetena Rosie Johnston Tafatolu Tapaleao Tina Sione

TENNIS JUNIOR BOYS TENNIS CHAMPION SENIOR BOYS TENNIS CHAMPION SENIOR GIRLS TENNIS CHAMPION

TOUCH TOUCH PLAYER OF THE YEAR TOUCH MOST IMPROVED PLAYER

TRAMPOLINING EXCELLENCE IN TRAMPOLINING

VOLLEYBALL BOYS MOST IMPROVED PLAYER GIRLS MOST IMPROVED PLAYER SENIOR GIRLS VOLLEYBALL M V P SENIOR BOYS VOLLEYBALL M V P CONTRIBUTION TO VOLLEYBALL

COACH OF THE YEAR MANAGER OF THE YEAR MOST OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE IN ANY SPORT DOUGLAS CUP OUTSTANDING SERVICE AND CONTRIBUTION TO SPORT M H S BEST ALL ROUND GIRLS SPORTS PLAYER GAYLENE M INDER CUP BEST ALL ROUND BOYS SPORTS PLAYER RONALD J PATERSON TROPHY OUTSTANDING SPORTSMANSHIP, CONSISTENCY & TEAMWORK TEAM OF THE YEAR TROPHY SPORTS PERSON OF THE YEAR / GOLD MEDALLION TROPHY

Mel Martene/Oka Autagavaia Colleen Jacobs Tarachhay Lai Lana Westerlund Talisua Tipelu Clayton Ngawharau Michael Peti Rugby Girls 1st XV Talisua Tipelu

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ALL ROUND EXCELLENCE

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Year 11 Prizegiving Year 11 Academic Prizes Alshaad Ali Shannon-Lee Blackburn-Rangitaawa Aaron Caulton Mellissa Draffin Piulise Foliaki Cassandra Ganley

Olivia Hill Sammy-Jo Howe-Locke Shaiyar Larkin Joyce Mapusua David Maxwell Stacey McLeod Nikhil Mudaliar Shadrika Naidu Jacklin Pillay Ramon Poliko Komal Rao Kimberley Robins Garrett Savage Carine Siafa Alokpal Singh Claire Taia Sekoti Tapuai Pele Tuia Amy Van de Weg Hannah Vu Celestine Wong Lina-Marree Wu Dennis Yang Linda Zhang

1st

Mathematics Internal

1st 1st 1st 1st 1st 1st = 1st 1st 1st 1st 1st 1st 1st 1st 1st = 1st 1st 1st 1st 1st 1st 1st 1st 1st 1st 1st 1st 1st 1st 1st 1st 1st 1st 1st 1st 1st 1st

Art – Carving History Gareth Ball Memorial Cup Geography Mathematics Dance English French Mathematics Physical Education – Short Course Information Management Health Physical Education – Health & Wellbeing Art Te Reo Maori English Mathematics General Economics Hospitality and Catering Media Studies Food and Nutrition Drama Physical Education- NCEA Music English Self Management and Employment Skills Accounting Gareth Ball Memorial Cup Art - Photography and Design Science– NZASE 1 Music Skills Science English for Speakers of Other Languages Japanese Graphics Technology – Soft Materials Technology – Hard Materials Music Year 12 subject Mathematics Year 12 subject

Year 11 Special Awards Sports Prizegiving – National Distinction - Trampoline Kimberley Robins Year 11 Speech Competition Manurewa Rotary Cup (Miniature) Cassandra Ganley

Academic Excellence in Year 11 K Thomson Cup (Miniature) Presented by Mr K G Thomson, Principal, 1981-2002 Cassandra Ganley

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Outstanding Achievement and Effort in Year 11 (Cup donated by grateful parent) (Miniature)1st Equal Shannon-Lee Blackburn-Rangitaawa Cassandra Ganley

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Year 12 Prizegiving Year 12 Academic Prizes

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Kevin Aim 1st Computing – Practical Mostafa Alsari 1st History Prize donated by Mr J A Maich, Foundation Principal Vathna Am 1st = Physics Ted Barlow 1st Te Reo Maori Crystal Braganza 1st Biology 1st = Physics Rana-Maree Brown 1st Year 13 Te Reo Maori Excellence in Maori Language – Te Reo Cup presented by Ngwini Puru Innes Bruce 1st Technology – Hard Materials Veasna Chhep 1st Engineering Casey Clark 1st Science 1st Photography PhotoLife Camera Award Ancelin Colls 1st Health Lucy Crone 1st French 1st = Classical Studies Year 13 subject Haley Crooks 1st Drama Cameron Dahlin 1st Horticulture 1st Information Management Alisa Do 1st English for Speakers of Other Languages Thi Ngoc Huyen Doan 1st Chemistry Satiam and Rajal Sharma Cup for Endeavour and Achievement Ezra Eseese 1st Graphics Ashleigh Fergusson 1st Early Childhood Education Sebastian Guptill 1st Foundation Biology Rangi Hamiora 1st Media Studies Yuyun Huang 1st = Art – Design Alex Hung 1st Economics Kelly Kahaar 1st Technology – Soft Materials MHS Past Pupils’ Association Trophy – Y12 Textiles Tech Sonali Kumar 1st Horticulture Hannah Lai 1st Japanese Bruce Ligaliga 1st Physical Education 1st Tourism Jeanette Low 1st Art – Printmaking and Painting Giantoria Motufitutama 1st Science – NZASE 2 Y11 subject Francis Nansen 1st Dance Nilshikha Narayan 1st Management Studies Cup donated by Business Tool Box Ltd Israel Nguyen 1st = Art – Design Mary Palaiti 1st Hospitality and Catering Viet Pham 1st Classical Studies 1st Mathematics 1st English Prize donated by Mr C Browne, Former Principal Todd Simpson 1st Geography Prize donated by Mr J A Maich, Foundation Principal Susie Taiao 1st Self Management and Employment Skills Steve Tipene 1st Elementary Construction Skills Sharon Vaitupu 1st Environmental Science Vikas Varma 1st Food and Nutrition Kormal Ward 1st Engineering Trophy for Outstanding Senior Engineering Student Sharn Young 1st Sport Leadership

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Year 12 Special Awards and Prizes MIT Top Accounting Student in Year 12 Cheque and Certificate from MIT (presented by MIT Rep)

Lotu Latu

National Bank Gateway Award Outstanding Achievement in the Gateway Programme

Brendan Downie

Year 12 Speech Competition Winner (ITC Cup) (Miniature)

Viet Pham

Essay Writing Year 12 (J Davies Cup)

Hannah Lai

Creative Writing Year 12 (H Gallot Cup)

Casey Clark

Colbert Award for Endeavour in Physics $100 donated by Owen Colbert, Electronic Engineer

Qistina Ahmad-Ali

Shortland Trophy for Endeavour in Year 12 Cup donated by Mrs V Shortland(Miniature)

Veasna Chhep

The K Thomson Cup for Academic Excellence in Year 12 Viet Pham Presented by Mr K G Thomson, Principal 1981-2002 (Miniature)

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Year 13 Prizegiving Year 13 Academic Prizes Matilda Ah Chong 1st Technology – Soft Materials Kimberly Bouttavong 1st Sport Leadership (MIT) Rebecca Burrows 1st Photography Deborah Clifton 1st French Trophy donated by Ms P Pollard Maulsary Dhillon 1st Mathematics with Statistics Brian Weatherly Cup Ivan Diamante 1st Mathematics General Connor Duin 1st Music Emily Ford 1st Drama Aaron Grey 1st Geography Prize donated by Mr J A Maich, Foundation Principal 1st Mathematics Internal 1st Physics V Fraser Cup Chloe Hands 1st = Tourism Prize donated by George Seymour National College of Tourism and Travel – Includes a $250 Study Scholarship Parl Harrington 1st Mathematics General Jenny Hoskin 1st Food & Nutrition Anshuli Lakhan 1st = Art - Design Alice Lam 1st Economics 1st History Prize donated by Mr J A Maich, Foundation Principal Quezon Mariner 1st Mathematics Internal Sapphron Miru 1st = Tourism Prize donated by George Seymour National College of Tourism and Travel – Includes a $250 Study Scholarship Ashlyn Naidu 1st English Michael Peti 1st Art – Printmaking and Painting Huong Phan 1st = Art - Design Sebastian Pili 1st = Art History 1st = Graphics Zine Priewkrathok 1st English for Speakers of Other Languages Piripi Raiwhara 1st Technology – Hard Materials David Ruthven 1st Outdoor Education 1st Physical Education Anne Sim 1st Biology Nalini Sumer Memorial Trophy 1st Chemistry Dennis Coles Memorial Cup Manish Singh 1st Accounting 1st Management Studies Danielle Soo 1st = Classical Studies 1st Japanese 1st Mathematics with Calculus Paul Weatherly Cup Diana Tran 1st = Art History Vincent Tulleners 1st = Graphics Jeanina Uelese 1st Health Stephanie Wass 1st Early Childhood Education 1st Hospitality and Catering Jacky Wong 1st Information Management

Presentation of Year 13 Scholarships

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The University of Auckland The University of Auckland Jubilee Awards The Jubilee Award is awarded to students with academic merit and potential to succeed at University. This award is valued at $2000 per year for the first three years of an undergraduate degree. Aaron Grey Anne Sim

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The Inder Lynch Achievement Awards The Inder Lynch Achievement Award is valued at $1000 and is awarded to two nominated students from The Manurewa High School for all round achievement. Jordan Ormsby Stephanie Wass The Auckland University of Technology AUT Vice Chancellor Scholarship for Academic Excellence This award is available to Auckland Secondary school Partners and is awarded to a senior student, who has demonstrated consistent academic excellence at Secondary School. This Award covers full fees to the value of $15,000. Anshuli Lakhan AUT Significant Student Award This award is for a student who has demonstrated excellence in leadership (cultural, community, wider school and sport). There is one award available to each Auckland Partner school and covers full fees to the value of $15,000. Courtney Seth Manukau Institute of Technology MIT Tertiary Scholarship Each MIT Tertiary Scholarship is for a full tuition fees credit of up to $4,000 for the first year of full-time study at MIT Namrata Raman Kesaia Tava Kristian Teio-Miller Ross Tekoronga

Year 13 Special Awards and Prizes Most Promising Entrepreneur

Christine Kumar

Year 13 Speech Competition Winner (Ruth Kinloch Cup) Miniature Anshuli Lakhan Waiter of the Year (CHATS Trophy)

Chez Panapa

Best Student in Hospitality (CHATS Trophy)Atareti Ranginui Maori Leadership (Kaka Trophy) -Miniature Delaney Rudolph (Herewini Trophy) - Miniature Eru Rogers Endeavour and Achievement (Mills Cup)

Aaron Grey

Outstanding Leadership in Year 13 Michael Peti (Cup donated by Mr Z R W Kidd, Former Associate Principal) – Miniature Best All Round Year 13 Student (Fowler Trophy) Miniature

Simeti Tipelu

School Services Award Trophies donated by the Jubilee Committee Lina Sola Roy Sembrano Jarita Kaumoana

Head Boy 2009 (Cup donated by Past Pupils Assn) – Medal

Haze White-Miller

Proxime Accessit Ashlyn Naidu Cup donated by Mrs E J Dixon, Second Principal Medal (Cheque $250) Dux of the School Danielle Soo Trophy donated by the 1974 Prefects Dux Medal (Cheque $500)

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Head Girl 2009 (Cup donated by Adele Inston) – Medal

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Class Photographs 09BH Front Row:

Mr C. Bushell (Teacher), Lavinia Ofahenga

09BA Back Row:

Vicky Gnuep, Johnson Jackson, Thi Tran,

3rd Row:

Dahlia Jackson, Shivneel Kumar, Kanika Parseth, Nhan Nguyen, Keelan Maihi, Hannah Cochrane, Andy Zhou, Kendall Lee

2nd Row:

Jack Lon, Jake Gardner, Stewart Tafiti, Ryan Guttenbeil, Rahul Achari, Daniel McPherson-Whimp, Eliki Matavao, Archimedes Fruean

Front Row:

Kreedence Reid, Amanda Quach, Lisa Tutai, Janette Ah Kuoi, Arizona Karehana, Irene Kiliva, Sukirti Lakhan, Stephanie Windmill

Absent:

Robert Tuia, Cameron Simmons-Page, Adam Palmer, Tanirau Panapa, Miss A. Ball (Teacher)

09BE Back Row:

Navdeep Kaur, Wisona Iehu Moetara, Reed Davis, William Betham, Prabjhot Sandhu, Jordan Paki, Blake Steven, Alana Leapai

2nd Row:

Alisi Scanlan, Faamoana Faamoana, Gary Ainofo, Paddy Harris, Keegan Mountain, Shane Singh, Raneel Prasad, Mrs E. Bond-Milne (Teacher)

Front Row:

Jatina Vaiau, Arina Cassidy, Cheyenne Tapara, Ave-Maria Topia, Trinity Foai, Taotafa Iapesa, Neomai Malele, Shanelle Makaafi

Absent:

Christina Kata, Jovan Marks, Dimitrius Kaukura, Tarsheih Poona Taura

09DE Back Row:

Sherice Davis, Tray Haare, Sailosi Vea, Sengilala Malu, Mr A De Beer (Teacher)

Front Row:

Esther Ngametua, Tugaga Sioli, William Percival, Arona Fauena, Shayde Albert

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09ED Back Row:

Andrew Johnson, Tyler Geange, Mark Speir, Joshua Ikitogia

2nd Row:

Aruna Fauena, Synthia Afaaso, Marie Eastwood, Christine Asiata-Agafili, Mariamene Uiliata, M. S. Edinberry (Teacher)

Front Row:

Jesse Campbell, Unaloto Fifita, Martin Thomson, Gladstone Ama, Jayden Cormack, Lewis Faneva

Absent:

Paulo Faataape, Sapphire Taukamo, Finau Tuitupou, LaSalo Vea

09HG Back Row:

Stephen Haronga, Wade Lanigan, Wire Papanui Rehe, Reuban Kahui-Ariki, Samson Tamanika, Jesse Tikitiki-Davies, Jamour Pornnikom

2nd Row:

Grace Raiwhara, Anthony Te Tava, James Skelton, Traevond Tairua, Nigel Winterstein, Poroake Heke, Letaulau LefaulauUlisese

Front Row:

Christen Bourke, Haidenmarie Pearson, Faâ€™avaefou Otto, Ngawaiata Webb, Phatema Rogers-Pook, Julieana PotoTangata, Leah Paki

09JL Back Row:

Eric Rameka, Nitika Nair, Amos TautuhiBishop, Hamesh Dewandran, Binh Le, Johnae Panapa, John Taukeiaho

2nd Row:

Mikaela Harrison, Etuate Toronibau, Jayson Aloese, Aviti Bureta, Joe Tui, Wyatt Smith, John Pula S, Siaosi Finau

Front Row:

Winnie Yang, Numera Nive, Marie Levao, Sapphire Potaka, Leleiga Taefu, Kimmy Yang, Kassandra Tinei

Absent:

Tashan Diamond Chong-Nee, Selena Doake, Miranti Khamin, Princeton Ngataierua, Zachary Salu, Darryl Simoo, Tangi Williams, Ms L. Jolley (Teacher)

09KD Michael Telford, Dominique Asser, Lillian Kumar, Keylee Soriano, Garling Wu, Linh Tran, Leon Tran

3rd Row:

Darren Hor, Reece Smith, Ashley Tipene, Justin Chandra, Andrew Robins, Huyen Nguyen, Paul Stainthorpe, Aaron Turner

2nd Row:

Devon Tavui, Morgan Davis, Vetri Krishnamoorthy, Mathew Sanders, Daniel Dennehy, Jimmy Wu, Sovandi Ouk, Mrs C. Kennedy (Teacher)

Front Row:

Kimberley Emery, Kate Montgomery, Aimee Taia, Jennifer Tooley, Shaye Harnett, Jessie Rasmussen, Leah Sephton, Susan Ly

Absent:

Karissa Leilua

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09LV Back Row:

Crystal-Jade Davison-Cook, Cody Nicoll, Joseph Parker, Karl Heap

3rd Row:

Lauren Poliko, Lilio Mafileo, Audrey Vaitupu, Jamie Lole, Louise Tautogi, Hannah Browne, Serta Weggery, Parisha Kiran

2nd Row:

Mohammed Razak, Oliver Kent, Aaron Levae-Faapaia-Tualatasi, Montel Ageli, Benjamin Ay, Jordan Cama, Salesa Maletino, Sumaa Alzuwaini, Miss L. Levi (Teacher)

Front Row:

Taufa Langi, Harmony Hadfield, Laura Cusack, Peone Magolua, Cassandra Fasi, Maria Afakasi, April Purcell, Jessica White

Absent:

Ashleigh Hogwood, Shaan Kerr-Bell

09MN Back Row:

Tryphaena Kumar, Micheala Bruce, Brandon Blackburn-Rangitaawa, Rayya Khan, Annetta Ly

3rd Row:

Kayla Witehira, Meenal Pratap, Krystal Reid, Prunella Dasgupta, Lashanna Marsh, Lyndell Allen, Lucy Tautogi, Samantha Piskulic

2nd Row:

Avinash Sharma, Wayne Stainton, Jay Maddern-Tairua, Levi Graham, Brennan Tairua, Mason Toluono, Kompton Ta’ala

Front Row:

Samantha Naera, Cullen Edwards, Victoria Upokomanu-Hepi, Sheyne Ruatara, Jacinta Taliauli, Shianne Tamata, Danielle Chapman, Harmony Harvey

Absent:

Jane Hereora

09ND Back Row:

Robert Taufa, Shivashna Prasad, Siyan Zeng, Hong-Thai Ear

3rd Row:

Harpreet Kaur, Aadarsh Maharaj, Tyler Popata, Lynsey Lila Su’a, John HarperDevoe, Kavil Kumar, Darius Vaipo

2nd Row:

Jordan Tavioni, Dylan Akurangi, Amandeep Singh, Piripi Howell, Misi Rhind, Jianpei Guan, Mr S. Naidu (Teacher)

Front Row:

Terrisa McQuoid, Leona Wallace, Maryanne Tewhata, Charena Amituanai, Kajal Sharma, Alisha Suetena, Karen Hirini

Absent:

Isaiah Mahuika, Peter Pasi, Sam Puru, Tauira Morunga, Jas Singh

09RD Jazzmah Rakoia, Regina Tau

3rd Row:

Jayne Cordtz, Emilio Paekau, Aeraaz Ali, Brandon Puruto, Jordan Johnson, Roy Tuhi-Hohepa

2nd Row:

Joyita Taito-Soolefai, Ga Yang, Junior Enoka, Jacob Diaz, Tumai-Tua Parker, Warner Quewezance, Charles Paipa, Mr C. Render (Teacher)

Front Row:

Cameron Jack, Hanisi Filimoekava, Shervorne Tango, Ramona Masaga, Shandee Taranaki, Raheem Frost, James Tomes

Absent:

Antonio Murad, Katiana Langi-Fruean, Mana Koloamatangi, Telesia ‘Otukolo, Matthew Sataraka, Shiri Nathan

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09SE Back Row:

Johnson Bradley, Dildeepak Singh

2nd Row:

Nora Sao, Juliette Samupo, Breeze Pouesi, Veronica Rata, Michelle Su’a, Mrs E. Snell (Teacher)

Front Row:

Troy Urwin, Aaron Ouk, Douglas Graham, Aquadash Harris, Cory Harris, Siaila Pongi

Absent:

Tamehana Peka, Malama Holamotu, Talalelei Ioasa

09SS Back Row:

Heather Heremaia, Lofi Vaetolo, Sovanarath Seng

3rd Row:

James Simpson, Sheron Kumar, Zackariel Tupu Palamo, Nixon Perenara, Savarnah Savage, Randolph Rey Merto, Jayapriya Rajasekaran, Elijah Morunga

2nd Row:

Bruce Leang, Michael Pham, James Fasavalu, Keanu Bell, Petana Crawley, Kereopa Paul, Andrew Thomson, Christopher Unasa, Ms R. Simpson (Teacher)

Front Row:

Mauhelotu Folau, Henrietta Tuulima, Eva Matafeo-Lino, Krystal Benjamin, Sharleen Tawhai, Faatagai Leavai, Aileen Tafiaina, Makayla Horua-Hodge

Absent:

Taniela Moa

09TG Back Row:

Ronald Prasad, Adarsh Chandra, Bruce Uch, Mark Dnkha

3rd Row:

Ida Stowers, Monteil Jones, Vaifoa Tupou, Aliyah Motufitutama, Adrienne Soloa, Maria Leau, Moynesni Naidu

2nd Row:

Aseli Lo’amanu, David Riches, Brad Taorei, Elisha Koteka, Cobi Heke-Diaz, Kapeli Sipili, Fereti Pei

Front Row:

Lagi Cheung Pun, Tania Tava, Julienne Mano, Renee Karika, Tareta Purea, Jessica Likio, Grace Ierome

Absent:

Rachael Daniel, John Faapoi, Lina Seumalu, Miss L. Toga (Teacher)

09TQ Nynette Voorwinden, Macklay Fifita, Manisha Prasad, Rhys Mahanga, Ana Takitimu, Zahrn Rasmussen, Ashtar Kasho

2nd Row:

Ioane Taefu, Karan Sood, Toapuho Taupiasi, ‘Amanaki Moala’eua, Manuel Ngawaka, Trinell Popata, Manaia Matthews

Front Row:

Jahmarah Delamere, MayLaLani Lavaka, Rena Tupailevaililigi, Maria Tuporo, Wuanyei Ah-Hing, Tamara Vuetibau, Suhensha Kumar

Absent:

Pania Cocker, Karolisha Maaka, Teresa Te Runa, Tenycia Upward-Simeon, Brittany Wilson-Connal, Ms M. Tiquia (Teacher)

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09TY Back Row:

Joyce Siaa, Zubaida Jawadi, Homayra Eshani, Shaq’kena So’E, Radhika Kumar

3rd Row:

Zamia Hussein, Margaret Fukofuka, Kiri Cherrington, Sabrina Mauga, Natalia Ioane, Theresa Ale, Charntay Westerlund, Rachel Daoe

2nd Row:

Charlie Vaki, Conrad Turner, Calvin Quinn, Esera So’oa’emalelagi, Aniketh Prasad, Sale Leota, Zafir Isa Ali

Front Row:

Brooke Hemy, Brandi Tupaea, Angel Brien, Wai Pirini, Jacinta Dave, Rawinia Tanner, Miracle Tuitupou, Olive Taefu

Absent:

Miss N. Taylor (Teacher)

09WN Back Row:

Roden Nunn, Jason Mataiti, Castillo Mason, Marlene Field, Nathaniel Papani, Russel Vazey, Mufassir Hussien

2nd Row:

Jackson Milich, Nathan Kumar, Regan McGinty, Jaymee Sweeney-Wright, Brandan Ikinepe, Soma Leota, Devendra Gopalan, Joe-Duke Tagatoatama

Front Row:

Elaine Pinono-Asalele, Raiena Kum Kee, Acacia Johnson, Bev-Ani Baniani, Emeline Tupou, Isabella Tafagafaga, Faletolu Brown

Absent:

Chad Waara, Osman Zamani, Jade Apanui, Jonathan Brown, Mr R. Watson (Teacher)

10AD Back Row:

Harley Hawkins, Jessica Nelson-Dickinson, Cole Anderton

2nd Row:

Steve Taefu, Yuyu (Susy) Huang, Hepisipa Matalave, Maryane Vaitai, Sheila George, Johny Chhy, Linda Adams (Teacher)

Front Row:

Phoenix Wijohn, Samedi Bon, Joseph Liugalua, Brendon Sula, Tomasi Sipili

Absent:

Maryanne Hornell, Jean-Luc Leevard, Victor Manukau, Shirley Masaga, Cole McNamara, Tayla Nuku, Jake Preston, Ausage Sione, Elizabeth Talatofi, Eileen Tukuafu, April Tumaru

10CC Daniel Holder, Sok Leng Am, Joshua Nathan, Andrew Tusiane, Kasyidi AhmadAli, Alexander Gnuep

3rd Row:

Sonali Kumar, Xue Ying (JoJo) Liu, Lucy Tran, Brooklynne Young, Kiri Walden, Narita Uelese, Rosie Peihopa, Gomathi Rajasekaran

2nd Row:

Chanz Allen, Joshua Head, Joseph Filimoekava, Taylor Timoko, Alfred Toma, Cameron McFarlane, Andrew Kitson, Azriel Mahani, Ms S. Carnachan (Teacher)

Front Row:

Ashleigh Midwood, Tanishia Siakisini, Dorothy Panapa, Eliza Waiti, Mary-Anne Ropati, Aiaraisa Lamese, Angela Maligi, Michelle Vinod

Absent:

Paige Hira, Leanne Toma

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10CD Back Row:

Aygnin Ing, Heydn Pullen, Jeron Guptill, Charles Langi, Donart Dawood, Yaseen Mirranay, Jamie-Lee Tipene

2nd Row:

Aditya Gupta, Aarya Purdesi, Kylah Carree, Johnnylee Downes, Trina Sila, Hannah Douglas, Sovanary Seng, Mrs M Chandra (Teacher)

Front Row:

Justin Cherrington, Corey Campbell, Sean Campbell, Deon Eketone, Lapa Kienga, Tazzman Pohatu, Robert Lam

Absent:

Wiremu Hokai, Juanita-Nikita Nepia, Daisy Williams, Devin Wilson-Connal

10CJ Back Row:

Sothea Nuon, Roneet Rao, Emmanuel Chand, Jason Faumuina, Razik Hussein, Vincent Spyve-Christopher, Mercedes Tipene

2nd Row:

Loren Hendricks, Stanley Smith, Sada Deo, Malcolm Ofanoa Cox, Hyrum Lolesi, Eric Anthony-Chung, Joshua Mau, Mr J. Chandra (Teacher)

Front Row:

Faith Nepe, Moana Ageli, Paese Puailiu, Destiny Asiata, Evangeline Tuaau, Amy Pope, Sade-Lamour Manaia

Absent:

Te Maikoha Hakopa, Tammy Terepo, Whitney Kelsall, Malanian Marino, Hazel Popata

10DK Back Row:

Sam Jabur, Jesse Wilson, Vineel Kumar, Ryan Mills, Shannon Ness

3rd Row:

Ashley Joyce, Nica San Sebastian, Kristine Achari, Kirsty Lyes, Sandra Leau, Doris Nissan, Ashu Rajpal, Samuel Broadbent

2nd Row:

Tua Craike, Andre Jarret, Pranish Singh, Drew Radich, Jomax Collins, Ricknesh Kumar, Liam Smith, Jaz Gillard, Ms Devi (Teacher)

Front Row:

Katie Walker, Ailish Ford, Kesaia Tapueluelu, Anya Tonga, Rennatta Thomas, Taknoa Ratusau, Caylin Klein, Rachael Fenton

Absent:

Leilani Asiata, Samantha Muirhead, Hemi Te Haara

10FG Phillip Church, Fontaine Alamoti, Rajal Lal, Ioane Low, Masiah Ketika, Rodger Heremaia, Jordache Makaafi, Georgia Ruka, Ms M. Frayling (Teacher)

Front Row:

Johnny Ah Foon, Shivanjali Kumar, Prenika Raju, Cathyrine-Leutu Samuelu, Josephine Noble, Karley Ruka, DJ KaraWheeler

Absent:

Heremia Beach, Michael Faavae, Sebastian Heremaia, Lavi Levao, Kayla Picknell, Ioane (John) Pita, Ashton Tora, Vaughn Ah-Chee-Titore

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10HB Back Row:

Lorenzo Galang, Epoki Sakisi, Lily Pati, Graeme Matamua Leau, Selesitina Tutu, Jacob Vini, Damon Tuhega, Mrs F. Herbert (Teacher)

2nd Row:

Heinz Fatamaka, Matthew Dearlove, Teii Aria, Sadeem Al-Bayati, Sione Rangvanu, Khemp Ta’ala, George Taiao, Stephen Pahau

Front Row:

Patetepa Ngaata, Vivien Naicker, Luisa Kalonihea, Moemoe Leuluai-Sega, Roseley Kenese, Tori De Malmanche, Jenny Lin

Absent:

Akesa Johansson, Paul Jones, Neron Siafa, Linda Te Arii, Loretta Fitiuafau

10HU Back Row:

Zoey Cumming-Steward, Kimberly Sheehan, Nicole Wiremu, Tracy Clifton, Mellissa Tauch

3rd Row:

Ada Huang, Stephanie Clayton, Ryan King, Cameron Hor, James Bowmar, Alex Greaves, Yasmin Mostafa, Leonel Arabelo

2nd Row:

Amrita Singh, Samantha Tupai, Kotalo Leau, Kelly Stewart, Abigail Hyland, Krystie Stewart, Georgina Crone, Ms R. Hughes (Teacher)

Front Row:

Andre Singh, Kulgan Flynn, Mark Talaese, Lar Su’a, Mitchell Clark, Michael Speir, Nicholas Voke, Azhaar Khan

Absent:

Tuioleloto Toailoa

10KR Back Row:

Rose Henry, Mai Anh (Lynda) Nguyen

3rd Row:

Oneel Elesha, Osaiasi Tu’ungafasi, Dariean Johnstone, Rhadika Narayan, Kerehi Grace, Aaron Biddle, Leakhena Chhean

2nd Row:

Brad Milner, Cheyanne Colvin, Tony Amituanai, Niko Leaana, Anthony Frost, Lene Uili, Jackson George, Mrs G. Kaur (Teacher)

Front Row:

Mekayla Tuhi-Hohepa, Rei Prout, Tori Zinsli, Jemayne Sarich-Lau, Sherry Tito, Ellen Schwalger, Ilasa Bureta

Absent:

Uai Langilala Fa’asolo, Carina Pokipoki, Atapana Taiva, Benson Tuitupou

10MY Miguel Winiata, Johnathan Kronfeld, Majesty Rawiri, Junior Albert, Abdul Zahraan, Justin Van Eeden

2nd Row:

Sam Taumateine, Yizhang (Ricky) Guo, Robert Samupo, Clinton Fa’amausiliAtalili, Daniela Snowball, Edward Faalolo, Stefan Mua, Kereveta Tiai, Ms S. Maybury (Teacher)

Front Row:

Howra Allami, Simalua Isaako, Tatiana Samupo, Michaella Ming, Victoria Raiwhara, Davinna Mackey, Christina Bouttavong, Zaahidah Khan

Absent:

Chase Clark, Robin Hetaraka, Telly Tokuma

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10PT Back Row:

Linh Danh, Kieu Nguyen

3rd Row:

Shalini Sanjeshni, Mele Samani, Naomi Urika, Grace Apoua, Elizabeth Sulu Magele, Holly Campbell, Hao Nguyen, Ms K. Pattinson (Teacher)

2nd Row:

Guang Liu Chu, David Kwak, Kane Luka, Simealofa Vaavaai, Alberetti Robertson, Dan Henry, Tewano Tarawa, Kenry Tang

Front Row:

Jhanitra Simeon, Ashley Milner, Kimberley Meha, Kristal Mita, Hayley Ratu, Viriama Nooroa, Rentia De Vries

Absent:

Vimean Keo, Dylan Ngwun, Lazana Shanks, Lupe Mamea, Devyn Robertson

10PY Back Row:

Solen Rahim, Scott Simanu, Moa Magele, Robbie Tupe, Sunena Raj

2nd Row:

Thomas Kaifoto, Alexander Su’a, Farani Tauiliili, Launiu Uili, Simon Amete, Bryce Howard, Mr R. Perry (Teacher)

Front Row:

Cheniqua-Natalie Manttan, Chankrisna Ourng, Fogaafu Faifaiese, Tiana Taimerua, Marguerite Woodthorpe, Chrissy Taura, Cordelia Sauvao

Absent:

Andeline Daniel, Tauturu Hapuku, Rayshanna Herbert, Shamaan Cecilia Sepuloni, Florence Siafa

10RA Back Row:

Ramandeep Singh, Joseph Singh, Pelite Patiole, Seang Aim, Anmol Kumar

2nd Row:

Lorans Dawood, Toimoana Eli, Nasoni Tava, Raymond Fuilala, Paulo Kome, Alamanda Motuga, Zeppelin Walker, Mrs M. Ram (Teacher)

Front Row:

Siev (Amy) Sun, Ivy Asiata, Kuini Tereva, Marylynn Onosai, Margaret Ioe, Melissa Sasa, Bhavneet Kaur

Absent:

Marina Merkos, Shaheen Mulhaupt, Nevana Peihopa, Akshay Singh, Brenda Sula

10SF Vitashna Kumar, Faiaoga Su’e, Jordan Spyve-Rowe, Sonia Tipene, Ronil Prasad, Jermaine Puruto, Amy Wilson

2nd Row:

Jaxon Devine, Sione Alaivaa, Arona Aia, Noel McLean, Emilio Tuala, Francis Tiavare, Ashur Odicho, Hoera Kemp Pou, Mrs H. Shareef (Teacher)

Front Row:

Lesley Tana, Epifania Soifua, Annikah Rakei, Ofa Langi, Sitela (Stella) Tupou, Loretta Kopelani, Jessika Dutton, CaraVeena Lord

Absent:

Serafina Terepo, Willie Kauri, Leroy Henare, Nathaniel Byrnes, Destiny Bock, Jessie Apanui

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10SN Back Row:

Luan Phan, Ryan Trainor, Matthew Downie, Charanjeet Gill

3rd Row:

Manasseh Tait, Mason Tahana, Daniel Hudson, Terrence Turner, Santana Patuwai, Keegan Kahaar

2nd Row:

Mereana Rogers, Elizabeth Filimoemaka, Erin De Vries, Tania Uluheua, Elizabeth Ireland, Kushla Hills, Mr B. Singh (Teacher)

Front Row:

Samantha Ikifitu, Molana Sutton, Hinemoa Tui, Sapna Singh, Marama Davis, Aniwaniwa Stone Te Haara, Thao (Angela) Nguyen

Absent:

Piripi Edwards, Bohinya Faasili, Luu (Helen) Hoang, Dallas Morunga, Brita Narayan, Missy Pelu, Navneet Sundar, Jade Tairua, Rachael Wass

10SO Back Row:

Tomairangi Rapana, Crystal Bandeen, Gabriel West, Marenin Taua, Nive Tam Yam

2nd Row:

Jeremy Jack, David Savea, Richard Mariota, Croydon Wilson, Rhys Tuarae, Nero Kronfeld, Miss T. So’oa’emalelagi (Teacher)

Front Row:

Precious Savage, Lesly Lisati.Fati, Peleiupu Sea, Maxine Aiolupo, Sally SailiMotu, Hope Teleiai, Feofanaki Leota

Absent:

Jamie-Ray Mangi, Paul Paraha, Arkaylin Penewi, Wai-iti Rehe, Paul Faalogo

10WI Back Row:

Nartiz-Jazz Katipa, Clint Koti, Steven Warbrick, Stanley Taefu, Jeffery Filivaa, Mr A. Williams (Teacher)

Front Row:

Jesse Tiumalu-Pritchard, Anton Pia, Hohepa Reid, Khan Areaiiti, Filipe (Philip) Lauhingoa, Mossimo Pue Pekamu

Absent:

Levi Awatere, Rongopai Peihopa, Jessie Thompson, Delton Waara

11BD Ashiana Nisha, Starcia O’Neill

3rd Row:

Natasha Crawford, Fredrick Paul, Jacob Tane, Ofa Agaimalo, Sid Silan, Nikhil Mudaliar

2nd Row:

Anson Ierome, James Tinei, Leroy Timoti, Dempsey Wilkins, Manu Anderson, Marcel Wilkinson-Rollo

Front Row:

Shaneece Matene, Denero Faialaga, Eliza Tamati-Hunt, Terry Gautusa, Shantay Paparoa, Henschel Fasi, Kiri Rika-Heke

Absent:

Ms S. Burnside (Teacher)

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11BK Back Row:

Tarachhay Lai, April Aspin, Karen Williams, Sulufaleese Poutoa

3rd Row:

Te-Rongo Tua, Lawrence Ta, Shivneel Nair, Trent Nathan, Sekoa Ah Chong, Charanpreet Singh, Elizabeth(Liz) CheungPun

2nd Row:

Adrian Tamata, Agape Tuitupou, Jordan Anthony-Chung, Junior Filipo, Logovii Logovii, Hinemoa Tovia

Front Row:

Natalia Turangatau, Allison Nanai, Ruta Televave, Salote Latu, Patiola Naeata, Brittany Ikinepe, Valeti Paea

Absent:

John Faavaoga, Taimo Matau, Jeremy Paletua, Komal Rao, Camilla Robertson, Mohandeep Singh, Mrs O. Bawdekar (Teacher)

11BL Back Row:

Renee Galuvao, Laura Siohane, SammyJo Howe-Locke, Diana Lee

3rd Row:

Neha Kumar, Levi O’Meara, Jeremy Philavong, Adam Carberry, Rahul Kumar, Harlin Allen, Dominic Trang

2nd Row:

Sohail Basha, Jack Tran, David Le, Tashvim Khan, Henry Haini, Raymond Pearce, Shaun Atamu, Mrs L. Boyle (Teacher)

Front Row:

Sueyean Lee, Heleina Fuiava, Cassandra Ganley, Crystal Harvey, Hazel Tavener, Mafofonga Fa’alogo, Lina-Marree Wu

Absent:

Shannon-Lee Blackburn-Rangitaawa, Salota Tapaleao

11BZ Back Row:

Claire Ndathi, Evette Ah-Tune, Janice Faleata, Andriana Douglas, Thi Lan Le

2nd Row:

Dennis Yang, David Thach, Daniel Edwards, John-Vakatini Stainton, Jamahl Masani, Elielia Koteka, Miss Bates (Teacher)

Front Row:

Michell Singh, Christine Tupuna, Darci Morunga, Torre Thompson, Shika Narayan, Clara Allan, Faizah Mohammed

Absent:

Kerilyn Clarke, Jayde Danilo, Megan East, Ellie Haretuku, Alysha Lendrum, Clinton Lilo, Ronnie Malaeulu, Shannen Nicoll, Ruth Paulo, Amir Rammahy, Nicole Sawers, Rosie Tusiane

11CX Stacey McLeod, Hayley Futter, Linda Zhang, Celestine Wong, Helen Palfreyman

3rd Row:

Tyneille Marsters, Rajneel Sharma, Abjar Kasho, Marc Pipe, Richard Hooper, Ramon Poliko, Aaron Caulton, Amy-leigh Herwels

2nd Row:

David Tauch, Jordan Hohepa, Jordan Keyzer, Matthew Kent, James Piskulic, Wendy Thornton, Joel Mahanga, Mr S. Chandar (Teacher)

Front Row:

Kimberley Robins, Kendall Smith, Rebecca Bolton, Amy van de Weg, Paige Sturt, Mellissa Draffin, Claire Taia, Emma Burrows

Absent:

Simon Elliott, Kenyon Radich

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11CY Back Row:

Hannah Kainuku, Monique Horsfall, Carlos Atutolu, Neale Bates, Niraj Mudaliar, Angelo Lal, Stan Ah-Soon, Pritika Chand

2nd Row:

Sean Fairweather, Tito Nive, Sofeni Hafoka, Aman Hussein, Siaosi Lealiifano, Tusa Mapuilesua, Cale Reuben, Mr C. Ravnesh (Form Teacher)

Front Row:

Annie Betham, Michelle Nairn, Esther Taumalefau, Lita Lomitusi, Bridgette L.Fati, Jessica Roberts, Tabitha Pese, Seluia Mapuilesua

Absent:

Damian Drayson, Leon Ellia, Aman Kumar, Rugby Marks, John Moetaua, Sheyleen Prasad, Melissa Tualaulelei, Oliveti Tupou

11HR Back Row:

Boramei Bon, Sarah Pemberton

3rd Row:

Justine George, Matthew Spencer, Jared Smith, James Rose, Anish Narayan, Hieu Nguyen

2nd Row:

Thomas Fowler, Ravneet Rao, Kneight Kino, Alec O’Donnell, Nathan Simmons, Tony Lole, Michael Ho, Miss C. Hunter (Teacher)

Front Row:

Lein Magele, Tayla Bublitz, Joyce Mapusua, Temukisa Leuluai-Sega, Gemma Davidson, Monisha Prasad, Pele Tuia

Absent:

Barboros Ay, Daphne Harris, Brianna Jones, Shaiyar Larkin, Sheldon Lawrence, Nicole Marsters, Henri Tulleners, Loren-Lee Tupaea

11HY Back Row:

Vanessa Harvey, Karley Bergersen, Travis Lee, Vinia Rewi, Schanjel Scrivener

3rd Row:

Jessica Hamilton, Sela Ikavuka, Karan Saini, Samson Rahuf, Alshaad Ali, Neelam Kumar, Terangi Vaikai

2nd Row:

Zuher Khan, Onesimus Mu’a, Vaamao Tuigamala, Daniel Peseta, Laurence Kaiwai, Travis Archer, Samar Khanna, Mr R. Henley (Teacher)

Front Row:

Adriana Toluono, Bhav-wa-na Mansel, Jasmin Pihema, Olivia Hill, Namrita Chand, Melissa Tiatia, Muriel Teurukura

Absent:

Charlie Edmonds, Rosie Johnston, John Lee, Rico Pokoati, Alexandra PopataPurea

11JK Manisha Gounder, Noura Babajan, Pipirangi Snowball, Fatima Ali

3rd Row:

Luella Inamata, Marissa Hicks, Neera Heremaia, Mimou Charlie, Junior Taupule, Atraa Allami

2nd Row:

Anthony Ngatai, Tivi Ama, Bonaventure Bourne, Stefano Silika, Zeniff Tomailuga, Allen Bourne, Asif Eshani, Miss S. Jack (Teacher)

Front Row:

Tiv Sala, Jong Pung Tonganibeia, Luisa Matalave, Jaivir Singh-Batth, Ngaariki Adams, Michael Bagley, Agnes Taisi

Absent:

Shimal Chand, Melveena Raj, Isaako Isaako, Evelina Sioli, Robertson Masoe, Jessica Wilson, Leroy Tinei

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11MT Back Row:

Chae Thompson, Deanna Stirling, Taranpreet Singh, David Wong, Eseta Vaavaai

2nd Row:

Anthony Vaili, David Tamanika, Codee Gower, Nephi Leatigaga, Alizester Schwenke, Chase Perkinson, Miss K. Metcalfe (Teacher)

Front Row:

Michelle Kumar, Ana Tupu, Carine Siafa, Piulise Foliaki, Gloria Enele, Maria Telea, Amelia Vea

Absent:

Brandon Roxburgh, Margret Tikaroa

11OR Back Row:

My-Trang Ngamata, Taj Randhawa, Shane McMaster, Nomeneta Fatuleai, Iesa Salim, Natasha Barry

2nd Row:

Rhys Monga, Sam Apulu, Andre Evagelia, Phoenix Mamaia, Kartik Nisaal, Jerome Leuelu, Miss E. O’Riordan (Teacher)

Front Row:

Huong Ngo, Nethania Stephens, Cheryl Ainofo, Khodie Edmonds, Paulynn Siakisini, Simoa Palaiti, Charlotte Williams

Absent:

Tanya Alesana, Tevita Mahoni, Sean Meredith, Michael Apperley, Krishneel Chand, Joshua Nasilai, Emelia Esekia, Joseph Gae’e, Frances Nooroa, Mao Sipili, Leyden Haronga, Arron Turner

11PN Back Row:

Harshika Mistry, Ashleigh Purea, Nhu Le, Rima Mousa

3rd Row:

Taega Hale, Nikky Singh, Marcus Leapai, Regan O’Dea, Tuwhakarei Ramsey, Levi Caffery, Harmony Taka

2nd Row:

Jemma Patrick, Harrison White, Michael Milich, Chaz Reid, Ronald Vatau, Arran Matia, Roneel Deo, Miss C. Pinney (Teacher)

Front Row:

Jemima Utai, Jacinta Fata-To’o, Jovi Walker, Hope Faaleaoga, Jayne Singh, Ren’ee Lundon, To Nguyen

Absent:

Abel Enosa-Taifau, Tangata Hagger, Jadein Henare, Redeem Saleupolu, Te Peka Wilson

11SL Faausu Oti, Yandina Ama, Jacqueline Seddon, Jasmine Nur

3rd Row:

Lesina Soifua, Sugalu Faifaiese, Cheyenna Diamond-Rotohiko, Mary-Anne AhKee, Pata Faamoana, Chante Herewini

2nd Row:

Kaden Comrie, David Maxwell, Boston Wijohn, Joshua Tafili, Hugh Teahuru-Kakahi, Bob Sula, Avishay Raj, Miss A. Snelgrove (Teacher)

Front Row:

Shalveen Bhan, Francis Gounder, Joshua Pitcher, Sean Rakete, Chris Faasavalu, Jerald Kishore, Alexander Siackhasone

Absent:

Sam Fa’apito, Florrie Johnson, Janine Nathan, Tilomai Toleafoa, Paparoa Tupago

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11SV Back Row:

Dora Togia, Jamayne Tautua, Brady Wilson, Aroha Raumati, Shadrika Naidu, Sekoti Tapuai, Jonnina Puaha

2nd Row:

Tawera Wirihana, Pehau Ioane, Kody Kingston, Jairus Ioane, Isaac Knights, Devron Havili, Dre Vakauta

Front Row:

Zandalee Matene, Ashnil Narayan, Junior Taala, Ah-yen Tam-Yam, Alokpal Singh, Divesh Kumar, Kendra Deacon

Absent:

Tamahai Herewini, Melia Kak, Katinia Mahoni, Yorishma Nand, Lina Sanelivi, Napoleon Toafa, Miss Sarvanin (Teacher)

11WR Back Row:

Brooke O’Neill, Veronica Vini, Robert Fielder, Sanjeev Kumar, Monish Prakash, Chamnol Khiev, Anne Vu

2nd Row:

Kodee Vaafusuaga, Steven Reynolds, Jacob Blindell, Garrett Savage, Travis Muavae, Ashley Beazley

Front Row:

Rosemary Taumaa, Gauta Laloua, Ayoshe Rogers, Sina Asiata, Halaina Nicoll, Saini Tuulima, Jacklin Pillay

Absent:

Alamu Ah-Foon, Neville Alaimalo, Hemi Hereaka, Dorian Hereora, Mereku LutuiMathews, Mark Meredith, Norton Reuben, Carey Stirling, Codee Tautua, Kable Tumanako, Mele Tupou

11WS Back Row:

Joanne Opetaia, Michael Malele, Tehere Skipper, Angel Savage, Mrs A. Williams (Teacher)

Front Row:

Olivia Seve, Jonathan Pohahau, Adam Haurua, Christopher Dennehy, Sarah-Lee Slattery

Absent:

Helen Bryant, Desmond Narayan, zAlexandra Peters, Shanice Raharuhi, Kristian So’e, Willie Voorwinden

12AG Kelly Kahaar, Helen Rima, Lizo Tafili, Lisa Televave

2nd Row:

Richard Simpson, Daniel Voke, Vanel Ram, Mathew Hawkins, Teina Tiavare, Karam Shaker, Ulrich Carree

Front Row:

Channara Ourng, Caroline Tusami, Mary Palaiti, Kibaiti Paeniu, Chunburi Chao, Nykhom Nguyen

Absent:

Steve Tipene, Sharon Mailisi, Cathryn O’Donnell, Kusitafu Loloa, Shavneel Karan, Damian Yang, Patrick Sao, Fuatino Faalili Miss G. Angevi

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12CA Back Row:

Lien Nguyen, Kritika Prasad, Sebastian Guptill, Cornelious Tiare, Joshua Naidu, Ty Sou, Ayhou Ing

2nd Row:

Douglas Hudson, Sekona Taukeiaho, Matthew Ageli, Keleto Havili, Stanley Enoka, Justin Matavao, Joshua Collier, Ms P. Chandra (Teacher)

Front Row:

Thi Ngoc Huyen, Chelsea Doan, Zyrus Kaka, Senerita Taunga, Susie Taiao, Halaevalu Mafileâ€™o, Trang Hoang, Alisa Do

Absent:

Lefu(L.J.) Fepuleai, Zafreen Khan, Trong Nguyen, Ruta Niulevaea, Dylan Phillips, Niusami Purcell, Deborah Turu, Sharn Young

12CL Back Row:

Michael Sharma, Joscinta Monga, Shaun Singh, Riki Ross, Henare Tepaea, Tanvir Nagi, Shirish Prasad, Maki McQuoid

2nd Row:

Geoffrey Pawa, Kormal Ward, Aaron Tavui, Manuel Tupe, Punalilo Poutoa, Waseem Buksh, James Stapleton

Front Row:

Anjalyn Kumar, Toreka Mamea, Talisua Tipelu, Cheryl Patu, Loto Latu, Fiona Ropati, Iliana Rasowaga, Lesieli Mason

Absent:

David Cuthers, Hinerangi Drayson, Maddison Fariu, Raymond Fong, Haydn Parker, James Pohahau Mr N. Clemas

12CM Back Row:

Jeanette Low, Maata Wade, Mercedes Gillard, Kaushik Kumar, Sheridan Erceg, Cassie Wilson, Trang Tran

3rd Row:

Raneel Gopalan, Ezra Mahanga, David Tutu, Jarrod Dormer, Raniora Waru, Derek Lealiifano, Cochise Avei

2nd Row:

Nathan Lenart, Trent Nancarrow, Dylan Rangi, Craig Vuleta, Cole Stewart, Kevin Kaifoto, Jethro Friend, Mr S. Coulomb (Teacher)

Front Row:

Maraine Henare, Stephanie Lockington, Joanne Walker, Katharine Puamau, Noleena Tutai-Amiri, Tegan Peters, Adeleina Loto-Meleisea

Absent:

Bryann Harrison, Dayna Jones

12DM Masheena Taua, Natasha Fuaivaa, Jagmohan Jaura, Duncan Izaaks, Rataksh Sikka, Shrikal Kishor, Monique Luke

2nd Row:

Tamaiti Charlie, Shaun Grossart, Giovanni Liugalua, Toetu David, Kaisa Lokeni, Kris Kingsford, Mrs C. Dimery (Teacher)

Front Row:

Nikki Heather, Mepa Kalonihea, Tarerea Horo, Marleen Williams, Akua Achia, Karli Swainson-Rangihuna, Annie Sheck

Absent:

Elizabeth Ah-Hing, Iliganoa Mapuilesua, Ann Purcell, Ezabeal Yako

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12FT Back Row:

Cerise Leatigaga, Lautaimi Nasilai, Ezra Eseese, Omeka Ford, Mack Pohatu, Zara Jawadi

2nd Row:

Dillon Levae, Darren Tamarua, Eamon Geraghty, Erin Toma, Roy Saâ€™u, Seth Key, Mrs A. Faaeteete (Teacher)

Front Row:

Eileen Smith, Emileigh Griffin, Maarika Pullen-Burry, Lusa Simiti, Madline Yako, Kathylene Filimoekava, Prashinta Kumar

Absent:

Sharon Apulu, Saia Finefeuiaki, Nat Harrington, Codie-Ann MacDonald, Nadine Perenara, Faapaia (Jocelyn) Solomona, Lorraine Tewao, Mike Timai, Iti Woonton

12KF Back Row:

Anna Nooroa, Ane Uili, Rexona Fidow

2nd Row:

Giantoria Motufitutama, Sitaleki Tonu, Were Reid, Aukilani Tuala, Francis Nansen, Tori Hodgins, Annie Iapesa, Miss S. Kiff (Teacher)

Front Row:

Amit Patel, Mahdi Al-Asadi, Hayden Johnstone, Joshua Pouesi, Suliasi Ikavuka, Lloyd Morgan, Chanto Moeun

Absent:

Benjamin Cuthers, Courtney Fepuleai, Anastasia Lepou, Eden McKee, Tai Nguyen, Hemi Paku, Tauinaola Papalii, Maurea Penewi, Suli Tasi-Saka, Muliaga Tutuila

12KW Back Row:

Chang Khun, Christian Pule, Lafaele Uelese, Gregory Soloa, Adam Taylor

2nd Row:

Dominic Asiata, Joseph Oti, Eric Toma, Toni Mahoni, Michael Palmer, Sean Munif, Mr H. Kowhai (Teacher)

Front Row:

Joytishna Kumar, Faimata Afakasi, Turongo Heremaia, Elvin Chand, Meelad Dnkha, Sharon Vaitupu, Shanelle Jensen

Absent:

Manaaki Heremaia, Maylene Hukui-Ihu, Jordan Ikitule, Racheal Ilavalu, Pania Jack-Kino, Pouiva Lamese, Bill Peihopa, Putere Putairi, Natalie Siafa

12LE Qistina Ahmad-Ali, Vathna Am, Joel Nguyen, Michael Wong, Alexis Salting, Megan Naidu, Hannah Lai

3rd Row:

Reia San Sebastian, Lucy Crone, Natalie Manuel, Yuyun Huang, Ocean Glassie, Haley Crooks, Jacqueline Boquiron,

2nd Row:

Crystal Braganza, Halyma Nguyen, Israel Nguyen, McAlvin Sembrano, Jesse Clarkson, Amos Tusiane, Liam Clowes, Jonathan Havill, Mr P. Lees (Teacher)

Front Row:

Shalen Singh, John Lambert, Vikas Varma, Alex Hung, Maad Youhanna, Connor Duin, Todd Simpson, Viet Pham

Absent:

Nicolette Emery, Mostafa Alsari, Samuel Kainuku

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12MX Back Row:

Anushka Kiran, Innes Bruce, Tomjoe Kum Kee

2nd Row:

Saimer Al-Bayati, Panapa Esekia, Tali Uasila’a, Bruce Ligaliga, Nicholas Arkley-Perry, Fintan Richardson, Reginald Prasad, Mr S. Mal (Teacher)

Front Row:

Shannen Grogan, Naomi Pile, Ngatii Jones, Juliana Antony-An’Tone, Ashrita Singh, Ashleigh Fergusson, Vicki Whineray

Absent:

Olivia Ah-Tune, Aniva Foai, Kiven Lam, Mikayla Moore, Mele Sakisi, Sailau Tupu

12PD Back Row:

Chrystal Lorigan, Sonika Chand, Kayla Swete, Cameron Dahlin, Ted Barlow, Ieremia Samani, Kristina Ponte

2nd Row:

Carl Luteru, Daniel Little, Oscar Arkley, Thomas Carter, Sione Vehekite, Alexander Mase, Liam Martin

Front Row:

Ros Meng Y, Nilshikha Narayan, Lisa Leota, Alicia Asi, Tangi Tangatakino, Vaiula Fesuluai, Debra Ahsin

Absent:

Josephine Hall, Amanda Malyon, Sharon Tauiliili

12SJ Back Row:

Smriti Shivani, Sunaiana Kumar, Samantha Eade-Prescott, Minzhen Li, Ruby Noble-Forde

2nd Row:

Hayden Edmonds, Samuel Teurukura, Tavita Mapuilesua, Tafatolu TapaleaoVa’alele, Gareth Asiata, Ekta Kumar, Mr C. Sinha (Teacher)

Front Row:

Marie Sinclair, Kymberley Kolo-Hokai, Victoria Taua, Isabel Paipa-Tobin, Eilleen Simo’o, Olinda Saili-Motu, Monisha Prasad

Absent:

Daniel Barraclough, RanaMaree Brown, Diamond Malaesilia, Kalim Nathan, Stacey Nuku, Emrik Nuuausala, Juanita Peni, Annelise Rakete, Pollyanna Samuelu, Aasishpal Singh, Wynell Taituha

12SZ Priya Warjan, Courtenay Kara-Wheeler, Janelle Heke

2nd Row:

Shonita Raui, Jessica Blanchard-Cook, Brendan Downie, Santana Davis, Dylan Chase, Mr R. Singh (Teacher)

Front Row:

Sereyrath Kev, Baua Redfern, Carolaina Mu’a, Ruby Martin, Renee Biddle

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12VJ Back Row:

Veasna Chhep, Trung (Kevin) Nguyen, Nhut Nguyen, Fua Brown

3rd Row:

Courtney Furmage, Liku Lo’amanu, Jessica Rutherford, Ellen Parker, Kate Dillon, Crystal Tahata, Ancelin Colls

2nd Row:

Marcus Hirst, Phillip Joll, Darren Murray, Cody Matthews, Mack Gray, Nicholas Melvin, Shivam Prasad, Mr V. Vijayakumar (Teacher)

Front Row:

Jamie Togiapoe, Delphine Nuuola, Paula Hine, Amy Dunbar-Page, Casey Clark, Jasmine Kaiva, Jessica Mila

Absent:

Nafeesa Ali, Bharat Dogra, Harrison Edwards, Shade Heta, Min Hout, Jerome Kightley, Joel Montarde

13CZ Back Row:

Amy Gao, Thuy Nguyen, Darrein Yu

3rd Row:

Flora Toetu, Carol Peseta, Roy Sembrano, Bruce Fata-To’o, David Nau, Violette Loloa, Gloria Mamea, Jenny Hosking

2nd Row:

Anthony Brown, Aaron Grey, Eli Eli, Maile Kaifoto, Junior Rangvanu, Aman Singh-Randhawa, Amit Narayan, Jamie Sutherland, Mrs L. Creedy (Teacher)

Front Row:

Avineel Kumar, Shelwin Khan, Arthur(AJ) Moore, Sakiusa Vacokawale, Mukut Dasgupta, Iliyas Ali, Mohnish Iyer, Edward Price

Absent:

Nerissa Ali, Aurora Harris, Ailepata Lavea, Matina Nooroa, Timothy Paraha, Michael Robertson, Christina Sione, Andrew Taylor

13FL Back Row:

Emily Ford, Danielle Soo, Sapphron Miru, Rose Lo’amanu, Lofi Falala, Neha Singh, Kimberly Bouttavong

2nd Row:

Jeanina Uelese, Jessie Hancock, Jarrod Nancarrow, Simeti Tipelu, Albert Alapati, Peni Sakisi, Andrew Sheehan, Miss M. Flynn (Teacher)

Front Row:

Matthew Hirini, Jacky Wong, Andrew Pengelly, Barnabas Hyland, Tawera Ngataierua, Marwan Dikhil, Alexander Robertson

Absent:

Anusheel Chand, Amanda Knights, Amaninder Kooner, Anshuli Lakhan, Shivashna Maharaj, Zhan Matene, Celie Pita, Declan Richardson, Saipele Sao, Mesepa Taleni-Seu, Toa Tautogi, Callan Tuala

13HL Ebony Hedges, Aroha Smith, Jerome Pula, Kevin Ly, Laumahoi Vakalahi, Dipshikha Kumar, Jessie Nathan

3rd Row:

Nykkita Ashby, Lahana Onosai, Virginia Fili, Clarissa De-Malmanche, Helena Kaufusi, Mesa Fa’asolo, Lilly Meredith, Ashley Tahapehi

2nd Row:

Mina Jawadi, Victor Cheung, Chao Wang, Jay Timoko, Barend Hummels, Johan Razak, Haze White-Miller, Ashril Singh, Mr M. Hollis (Teacher)

Front Row:

Jovi Abel, Inoke Kienga, Samer Shaker, Chris Leatinu’u, Kaz Gwynne, Vincent Tulleners, Michael Peti, Kaushik Naicker

Absent:

Ross Tekoronga

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13LA Back Row:

Diana Tran, Matilda Ah Chong, Huong Phan, Jessica Winiata

3rd Row:

Sey-Ha Thach, Dillon Furmage, Quezon Mariner, Merkos Merkos, Ravinesh Kumar, Thiru Jebaneshan, Poa Ly

2nd Row:

Ashlyn Naidu, Jainesh Kumar, Newman Vaitupu, Italia Hunt, Jordan Ormsby, Aaron Reid, Andrew Christie, Mrs K. Lal (Teacher)

Front Row:

Rachael Smith, Jessie Puru, Rebecca Burrows, Sheenal Sharma, Jarita Kaumoana, Vaimoana Tapaleao, Samantha Achari

Absent:

Manpreet Badwal, Alana Faalelea-Hemara, Stevie George, Joel Neho, Mehul Patel, Delaney Rudolph, Kathleen Taiao, Chan Voorwinden

13MO Back Row:

Dayna Johnston, Danielle Sharpe, Syavie Ghamry, Peter Jhim, Ella Tapelu, Louis Li, Prithika Krishna

2nd Row:

Darryl Maoate, Pranil Chand, Jamie Philipp, Arif Hussain, Patrick Oti, Krishal Kishore, Mrs B. McLeod (Teacher)

Front Row:

Deborah Clifton, Preeshti Mala, Jessica Talagi, Katie Quayle, Annie Haini, Maulsary Dhillon, Gagandeep Kaur

Absent:

Clairann Ah-Foon, Tolufale Faifaiese, Orana Here-Kotukutuku-Brown, Wendy L.Fati, Anthea MacKenzie, Aloisia Ngata, Clayton Ngawharau, Hayden Reid, David Ruthven, Tara Smith, Rachel Thompson, Kamilla Witehira

13PJ Back Row:

Matalena Talatofi, Vimanjot Kaur, James Kitson, Aukusitino Ahkau, Sebastian Pili, Saleem Mirranay, Sandy MacWan, Darlene Tuake

2nd Row:

Ivan Diamante, Cade Bevan, Chris Masaga, Zion Finefeuiaki, Mark Shaw, Vigel Pelu, Manish Singh, Jacob Faiva, Mrs A. Perjanik (Teacher)

Front Row:

Manisha Hussein, Erin Carson, Ngametua Taura, Serafina Lafaele, Mary Uâ€™a, Rosie Ovalau-Bureta, Llakyn Hall, Tara-Lee Waaka-Perham

Absent:

Gabriel Du-Toit, Craig Hewett, Nickole Ngatai-Waenga, Piripi Raiwhara, Lina Sola

13PL Sok-Leang Ear, Vernika Khanna, Christine Kumar, Yinglian Tang, Hang Guov

3rd Row:

Courtney Seth, Kane Bublitz, Katie Richardson, Anne Taefu, Danielle Harris, Rosiemarie Faumuina, Grace Tuitupou, Duy Le

2nd Row:

Jamie-Lee Pareanga, Xiao Huang, Kristian Teio-Miller, Nicky Manava, Eru Rogers, Joshua Raynes, Akash Singh, Miss S. Patel (Teacher)

Front Row:

Ellyn Skeates, Lana Westerlund, Zena Davis, Moira Aloese, Harleen Jassi, Anna Love, Sandra Mousa, Sotheavy Nuon

Absent:

Sara Peteli, Jahmelia Pritchard, Rasikha Narayan, Sulieti Hafoka, Elizabeth Gase

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13SP Back Row:

Alice Lam, Courtney Cooney, Symantha Ngatamariki

3rd Row:

Chloe Hands, Rangi Pou, Chez Panapa, Jordan Filipo, Hemi Ramsey, Anzac Falenoa, Kesaia Tava, Leva Aati Pei

2nd Row:

Oula Naddaf, Krystal Titore, Catherine Mauga, Namrata Raman, Deborah Ulugia, Stephanie Wass, Molly Tamanika, Ashmeeta Kumar, Miss K. Spraggon (Teacher)

Front Row:

Socheat Ho, Reuben Breadnam, Eros Malele, Sam Granger, Kellin Siakisini, Brian Tufuga, Karl Samupo, Alistair Welsh

Absent:

Navneet Chand, Michael Eastham, Da-vinci Foroti, Elijah Ikitule, Liveti Liveti, Elizabeth Robertson

13SR Back Row:

Parl Harrington, Anne Sim, Calico Cressey, Corisca Fuaivaa

3rd Row:

Angela Watson, Martin Yousif, Michael Toâ€™oala, Joe Utai, James Ligaliga, Anthea Meleisea

2nd Row:

Avinash Kumar, Richard Chand, Anthony Gray, Jared Iosefa, Shem Jones, Siamani Pese, Nattapong Mongkolsin, Ms S. Sharma (Teacher)

Front Row:

Riksheeth Prakash, Pearl Lolesi, Deanne Tavioni, Atareti Ranginui, Aroha Tamatea, Diane Ngo, Zine Priewkrathok

Absent:

Trent Faliu, Amelia Holder, Pitou Kev, Seini Malu, Avery Maumasi, Reginal Narayan, Sara Panui, Sala Tui, Sidharth Singh

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