Special Awards

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Year 11-13

Poppy ThomasOutstanding Service to the Library
Isabella NoakesOutstanding Service to the Library
Kyra TuisamoaThe Tepaki Whānau Pasifika Excellence Award
Anton IteThe Tai-Talamaivao Pasifika Academic Excellence Award
Orini NgatipaThe Western Springs College/Ngā Puna O Waiōrea for Outstanding Contribution in Te Reo Rangatira
Heavenly Ross-MarinoThe Western Springs College/Ngā Puna O Waiōrea for Outstanding Contribution in Te Reo Rangatira
Veili UlufonuaThe Western Springs College/Ngā Puna O Waiōrea for Outstanding Contribution in Te Reo Māori
Manaaki Nathan-AhmannThe Western Springs College/Ngā Puna O Waiōrea for Outstanding Contribution in Te Reo Māori
Falcon Te Ua and Orini NgatipaThe Ach Lee Fong Memorial Award for Outstanding Contribution to Kapa Haka
Manaaki Nathan-AhmannThe Ngā Oho Award for Outstanding Contribution to Ngā Puna O Waiōrea
Te Awerangi HoggThe Ngā Oho Award for Outstanding Contribution to Ngā Puna O Waiōrea
Henri WoodleyThe Ken Havill Values Trophy for fairness, diversity, creativity & sustainability
Darko Smileski & Willa GreenThe Grant Mackie Caring Award for a caring attitude towards students and the whole school community in general
Jianing LinInternational Student Award for Outstanding Academic Achievements
Joanna SzukalaInternational Student Award for Outstanding Academic Achievements
Hyunsung RaInternational Student Award for a full & positive contribution to all aspects of the learning environment
Kaiwen YangWestern Springs College International Kiwi Award
Willa GreenOutstanding International Student Leader
Joanna SzukalaOutstanding International Student Leader
Pierre (Hanzhou) PanOutstanding International Student Leader
Lian (Ellie) LiuThe Top International Art Student for Outstanding Production in Art Painting & Art Photography
Addison Pritchard-MatagiThe McGlashan Family Award for Excellence in Drama
Henri WoodleyThe Burton Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Performing Arts
Millicent McGowanThe TuiSamoa Cup Y13 Outstanding Artistic Achievement in the Visual Arts
Pierre PanThe Robertson-Tait Award for Outstanding Senior Musicianship
Hannah BensonThe Ruben Mac Mathematics Trophy for dedication to her own learning as well as support for peers and younger students
Holly Dawson-KayThe ARA Lodge Award cash award for $1500 towards a tertiary Art course and goes to a Visual Arts scholar
Koda Miller KThe Nicola Green Memorial Award for excellence in all academic endeavours (English/ArtHistory/Media)
Samuel BartramThe Kennaway Technology Award to assist with tertiary study in Technology
Charlie FraterThe Kennaway Technology Award to assist with tertiary study in Technology
Charli DunnThe Sports Coordinator’s Cup
Jack MoonThe Sports Coordinator’s Cup
Charli DunnThe WSC Sportswoman of the Year
Raneel VaidyaThe WSC Sportsman of the Year
Jack MoonThe WSC Sportsman of the Year
  
Minka BrauniasThe Mission Statement Award for all-round Excellence/ exemplifies the Mission statement
Isla TaylorThe O’Keefe Scholarship for Overall Merit & runner up to Dux
DY has the nameThe Hicks Prize for Dux
Jackson FirmstoneThe Tim Stubbs Cup for Achievement in Senior Economics
Anton IteThe WSC Cup for Outstanding Achievement in Senior English
Alex PizziniThe WSC Cup for Outstanding Achievement in Senior History
Pierre (Hanzhou) PanThe WSC Cup for Outstanding Achievement in Senior Mathematics
Louella HerdThe Jane Hall Cup for All Round Excellence in Senior Media Studies
Nina SipkesThe Jane Hall Cup for All Round Excellence in Senior Media Studies
Minka BrauniasThe Liggins Institute Award for Excellence in Life Sciences
Isla HodgeThe TAPAC Trophy for Outstanding Achievement in Performing Arts Technology
Koby McMurtryThe Woods Shield for Endeavour in Senior Philosophy
Anya Watson WThe MB Award for Excellence in Design & Visual Communication
Sasha Sturm KThe Technology Award for Outstanding Achievement in Digital Technology
Lara HoeyThe Technology Award for Outstanding Achievement in Design Technology
Marcella GayatriThe Technology Award for Outstanding Achievement in Food Technology
Freya Mercer-M0ehammadThe Technology Award for Outstanding Achievement in Textiles Technology
Pierre (Hanzhou) PanThe Massey-Dunn Cup for All Round Excellence in Senior Physical Education
Bede WilliamsThe Massey-Dunn Cup for All Round Excellence in Senior Physical Education
Wiremu KingiThe WSC Award for Outstanding Achievement in Te Reo Māori
Lulu KahukiwaThe WSC Award for Outstanding Achievement in Te Reo Rangatira
Forrest MurrayThe WSC Award for Outstanding Achievement in Dance
Watson JaimeMāori English Medium Excellence Award Yr 13
Joseph ArmstrongVocational Excellence to celebrate the achievements of vocational students
Sasha Sturm KThe Scott Whineray Cup for Year 13 Physics
Jackson Firmstone KThe Nike of Samothrace Award for Passion in and Commitment to Yr 13 Classical Studies
Pierre (Hanzhou) Pan AThe Ruth Roberts Cup for Yr 13 Statistics
Bella Watson AThe Jonesy’s Geography Trophy for Most Promising Yr13 Geography student
Minka BrauniusThe Health Award for Outstanding Achievement in Senior Health / Hauora
Bede WilliamsThe Business Studies Award for Excellence in Yr 13 Business Studies
Isla HodgeThe Sustainability Award for being a leader in sustainability focussed events at our school
Ishkalla Gevorgyan-DaleThe Dance Award for Outstanding Progress & Contribution to Dance
Edie WoodThe Dance Award for Outstanding Progress & Contribution to Dance
Jack MoonThe Ivan Davis Te Whai Tihi Cup for The Most Promising Athlete
Charli DunnThe Ivan Davis Te Whai Tihi Cup for The Most Promising Athlete
  
Year 12 
Hugo RussellOutstanding Service as a Board of Trustee Student Representative
Kyra TuisamoaOutstanding Service as a Board of Trustee Student Representative
Rosa CampbellThe Pasifika Award for Yr 12 Academic Excellence
Waimarama Kaka-NesbitThe Ngā Puna O Waiōrea Academic Excellence Award Yr 12
Finn Trelease HughesThe Māori English Medium Excellence Award Yr 12
Finn Trelease HughesOverall Western Springs College/Ngā Puna o Waiōrea Academic Excellence Award Yr 12
Grace Cory-WrightYr 12 Sportswoman of the year
Jacob SchafferYr 12 Sportsman of the year
Ana CroucherY12 Visual Arts Cup 1st place Overall Excellence in the Visual Arts
Tom KenneyYr 12 (University of Auckland) Arts Award Outstanding Achievement for Humanities/Social Sciences
Christie BlairPhotolife Photography Award for Outstanding Achievement & Effort in Visual Arts Photography
Kevin Kaiwen YangWestern Springs College International Kiwi Award
Jason JohnsonYr 12 Whitecliffe College Award for Exceptional Achievement, Potential, Commitment in Creative Disciplines
  
Year 11 
Olive FavilleThe Philosopher’s Stone
Lou KiddThe Pete Coxon Cup for Critical & Creative Excellence for Yr 11 Visual Art
Sophia Los’eYr 11 Sportswoman of the Year
Daequan SuYr 11 Sportsman of the Year
Mira Evans McDonaldThe Pasifika Academic Excellence Award
Koalani PatuwaiThe Ngā Puna O Waiōrea Academic Excellence Award Yr 11
Mira Evans McDonaldThe Māori English Medium Excellence Award Yr 11
Sabina TunnicliffeOverall Western Springs College/Ngā Puna O Waiōrea Academic Excellence Award Yr 11
Toby (Tobias) SchafferThe Atea Graham Woolford Caring Award for a caring attitude towards students and the whole school community in general
Isabella FolauThe Kapura Graham Woolford Caring Award for a caring attitude towards students and the whole school community in general
Sophia BlandThe Moana Graham Woolford Caring Award for a caring attitude towards students and the whole school community in general
McNaughton NoahThe Oranga Graham Woolford Caring Award for a caring attitude towards students and the whole school community in general
Hyunsung RaThe Whenua Graham Woolford Caring Award for a caring attitude towards students and the whole school community in general
Lola McPhailThe Atea House Leadership Award for lead roles in house competitions and activities throughout the year
Sebastian FloreaThe Kapura House Leadership Award for lead roles in house competitions and activities throughout the year
Connie VinceThe Moana House Leadership Award for lead roles in house competitions and activities throughout the year
Wara MahinaarangiThe Oranga House Leadership Award for lead roles in house competitions and activities throughout the year
Tara Milkop-KerrThe Whenua House Leadership Award for lead roles in house competitions and activities throughout the year
Hyunsung RaInternational Student Award for a full & positive contribution to all aspects of the learning environment
Bettie Jianing LinInternational Student Award for Outstanding Academic Achievements
  
  
Ck (Charlotte) KempsterThe WSC M.A.D.D Award for outstanding contribution to the arts
Anton IteThe Easte Scholarship ($800) awarded to a student who has displayed a worthy mix of academic ability, apitude and application (not necessarily the highest achieving scholar).

Year 9-10

Year 9
Tom Lott Outstanding Learner
Elsie Ward Outstanding Learner
Ash Allen Outstanding Learner
Nathaniel Blundell Outstanding Learner
Dillon France Outstanding Learner
Anya Gupta Outstanding Learner
Tommy Brown Outstanding Learner
Angus Fraser Outstanding Learner
Milla-Jayne Wall Outstanding Learner
Jesse Irvine Outstanding Learner
Kaya Bennett & Lillian Pouwhare-Mackie Outstanding Learner
Not awarded, 21/11 Outstanding Learner
Ava Grayson-Hobbs Outstanding Learner
Mia Strauss Outstanding Learner
Year 10
Lottie Wallace Outstanding Learner
Maryam Knowles Outstanding Learner
Claire McKee Outstanding Learner
Sienna Hayvice Outstanding Learner
Taitoa Katae Outstanding Learner
Ann (Hoai) Ho Outstanding Learner
Fred Wong Outstanding Learner
Ellora Sidwell Outstanding Learner
Eva Croucher Outstanding Learner
Rose Todd Outstanding Learner
Rheid Ripikoi Outstanding Learner
Maia Peita Outstanding Learner
Azariah Tukariri Outstanding Learner
Mary Folau Outstanding Learner
Felix Devereux-Evison The Christian-Slane Cup – Awarded to the Yr 10 student who is already most clearly working at a senior standard
Thomas Medley, Eva Croucher Dance Choreography Award For open- mindedness, inquiry, risk-taking and originality in choreography
Sarai Betsalel Michael’s Cup for Drama For excellent contribution to the Drama Department
Trixie Bird M.A.D.D Junior Arts Award – Music, Art, Dance, Drama Outstanding contribution to the Arts.
Dan Suciu Maths Junior Mathematics Award for excellence in Junior Mathematics
Anya Gupta Maths Junior Statistics Award for excellence in Junior Statistics
Eva Croucher Music The Sellers Award for Outstanding Junior Musicianship (new 2023)
Philemon Henlich Philosophy Woods Cup for Endeavour in Junior Philosophy for making connections across disciplines and the world at large
Lilian Pouwhare-Mackie – Year 9 Science Scientific Excellence Awards. These awards recognise an outstanding Yr 9 and an outstanding Yr 10 student who perceive Science as an academic pursuit at WSC and beyond.
Rosa Wigley – Year 10 Science Scientific Excellence Awards. These awards recognise an outstanding Yr 9 and an outstanding Yr 10 student who perceive Science as an academic pursuit at WSC and beyond.
Logan Gourdie WSC Year 10 Sports Academy Boys Application Champion
Penny Pamment WSC Year 10 Sports Academy Girls Application Champion
Jack Bishop Yr 9 Technologist Award. The most technologically creative student
Psalm De Mesa Yr 10 Digital Technology Award. The most creative student in Digital Technology
Thomas Medley Yr 10 Textiles Award. The most creative student in Textiles Technology
Vincent Timpson & Lottie Wallace Yr 10 Food Technologist Award. The most creative student in Food Technology
Logan Gourdie Yr 10 Design Technology Award. The most creative student in Design Technology
Theodore Perrott Yr 10 Design & Visual Communication Award. The most creative student in DVC
Tommy Brown Junior Languages Award in Chinese for Outstanding Performance and Contribution
Eva Croucher Junior Languages Award in French for Outstanding Performance and Contribution
Josh Tuisamoa Yr 10 Learning Support award for outstanding attitude towards school work and others
Molly Cowin Yr 9 Learning Support award for outstanding attitude towards school work and others
Junu Yeo International Student Award Year 10 – Special Award for Continuous outstanding progress and positive attitude
Lucky Zixuan Wang and Emily Ziyan Wang International Student Award Year 9 Special Award for embracing a new learning & living environment, joint award in 2024
SINGKANETI Techatham (Tae) International Student Award Year 9 Special award for outstanding freshman’s adjustment and settlement
Lloyd Xinyu Wang International Student Award Year 9 Special award for all-round outstanding performance
Linaea Tino-Edwards Te Whare Pātaka Orea – Application of Tikanga in Reo Award Yr 9
Te Koroki Tui Couch-Graham Te Waikanaetanga – Reo Rangatira Excellence Award Yr 9
Kitana Pivac Te Waimarietanga – Reo Māori Excellence Award Yr 9
Kaiaia Hawke Te Hoe o Ngā Oho – Application of Tikanga in Reo Award Yr 10
Kaiaia Hawke Te Pūreo o Ngā Oho – Reo Rangatira Excellence Award Yr 10
Sonny Prescott Te Āroa o Ngā Oho – Reo Māori Excellence Award Yr 10
Dylan Lord Sports Award for excellence (Male)
Erika Orbell Sports Award for excellence (Female)
Isobel MacDonald and Finn Grace Junior Sustainability Award
Asha Brunton Palavi Caring Award (Staff nominate)
Anya Gupta Community Contribution Award ( staff nominated)
Kaiaia Hawke Cultural Participation Award (Staff nominate)