2014 Senior School Prizegiving
2014 Senior School Prizegiving
November 04, 2014 at 11:35 AM
Senior Prizegiving signalled the end of another notable year in the life of the College as the Saint Kentigern College community gathered in Elliot Hall to congratulate our Year 11, 12 and 13 IB (International Baccalaureate) and NCEA (National Certificate of Educational Achievement) academic prize winners, including those who have received scholarships to continue their education at tertiary level.
Each year a significant number of our students are awarded scholarships to assist with their tertiary education at universities and other tertiary institutions both within New Zealand and overseas. At the time of writing, 26 scholarships have been awarded to 23 of our students to provide financial assistance to continue their chosen tertiary studies. In some instances, these provide a very substantial sum and these students can be very proud of their achievement. This year’s cohort has been awarded the largest number of scholarships to date - this figure generally increases over the summer break as exam results become available. In addition, the College awarded further Saint Kentigern Scholarships to the top seven students in Year 13 to be used towards Tertiary Studies in New Zealand.
As well as our top academic achievers, Senior Prizegiving also recognises our very best sportsmen and women, debaters, actors, dancers and musicians, and those who have given well beyond expectation in Service. At all levels, there are many who strive to achieve their utmost in every endeavour they undertake.
Each student who came across the stage could be rightfully proud of awards that recognised their significant contribution. The afternoon culminated with the announcement of the highest academic honour, the Dux. The honour was awarded to both the top IB Diploma student, Andrew Qi and the top NCEA student, Sian Seeley. Congratulations to these two deserving students who have worked hard and made the most of every opportunity.
IB DUX MEDALLIST
ANDREW (BOKAI) QI
Andrew is a naturally gifted scholar who fully deserves to be the International Baccalaureate Dux for 2014. Andrew joined the College at the beginning of 2013 for Year 12. He quickly distinguished himself as a very strong academic student with a remarkable work ethic. Last year he was the top student in the Year 12 IB cohort winning the prizes for Biology, Economics, Mathematics and Japanese. This year as IB Dux he has won the prize for Biology and will be sitting Scholarship examinations in Geography and Economics. He also sat a paper at the University of Auckland in Semester 1 this year in Psychology (108).
Andrew’s co-curricular involvement has also been a significant part of his time at the College. He is a member of the Premier Tennis team which won the New Zealand Championship. Andrew is a College Prefect and a member of the Amnesty International Council and the Monetary Policy Team.
Andrew has won the prestigious University of Auckland scholarship to study Politics, Philosophy and Economics with a view to continuing his studies in the USA.
NCEA DUX MEDALLIST
SIAN SEELEY
Sian is a student of outstanding ability who has achieved significant academic success during her time at Saint Kentigern College. At NCEA Level 1, she gained an Excellence endorsement with 112 credits at Excellence level. In 2013 she gained NCEA Level 2 with 96 credits at Excellence level with an Excellence Endorsement in every subject. She also won the prizes for English, Spanish, Accounting, Statistics (Year 13) and the P.G. Hadfield Prize for First in Year 12 NCEA. This year Sian has won the subject prizes for Accounting, English, Physics and Spanish. As a further academic challenge, Sian will also be sitting Scholarship examinations in Physics and History.
Sian’s co-curricular involvement has shown her all-roundedness and wide interests. She has played Senior B Netball, is a member of Art Space, is a member of the Premier Theatresports squad and coaches Theatresports, was a part of the musical support crew for the production of Blood Brothers and was an exemplary College Prefect representing Hamilton House.
Sian has been awarded The University of Auckland Faculty of Business and Economics Entry Level Undergraduate Scholarship and plans to study a conjoint Commerce and Engineering degree.
The full list of prize winners can be read in the Prizegiving Programme.
