The Correspondence School student prize winners for 2009
The Correspondence School’s student prize winners for 2009 were announced recently in Wellington.
Eighty-two students from New Zealand and overseas were awarded prizes, with 15 students and their families gathering at the end of last term to receive their awards at a prize-giving ceremony held at Pipitea Marae.
The Correspondence School provided distance education from early childhood level to Year 13 to more than 25,000 students in 2009. Students came from a wide range of backgrounds with diverse learning needs.
Chief Executive Mike Hollings congratulated all prize winners for their hard work during the year. 'A prize giving is a time to reward and give recognition to those who have worked hard and excelled. One of the most exciting aspects about it is that these students have shown us what is possible,’ he said, ‘particularly when teachers and families work together to support students’ learning.'
Students were recognised for achievement in a wide range of areas and subjects, from te reo Maori to e-learning and classical studies. The Dux award went to Year 13 student Beth Williams, who was based in Vanuatu during the year.
The prize winners reflect TCS’s diverse student roll. Many of its students are from urban areas and come from a wide range of backgrounds. They include students who have been alienated or excluded from face-to-face schools, gifted students, young parents and students with special learning needs. TCS also provides programmes for students studying one or two subjects while they are enrolled at a face to face school.
During 2009 TCS opened regional offices in Hamilton and Auckland, increasing the number of teaching staff based outside Wellington. 'This enables us to work more closely with students, their whanau and communities, and to offer students more opportunities to meet with their teachers and other students face to face.’
For more information about winners in your area please contact Nikki Douglas on
04 474 4335 , 027 461 7175 or nikki.douglas@correspondence.school.nz
Note to editor: Images are available on request for students indicated with an asterisk (*).
The Correspondence School prize winners for 2009
Cross-school prizes
The Correspondence School Parents’ and Supervisors’ Association Dux Award
Beth Williams, Blenheim
The Willsher/Wood Prize for outstanding effort in Text and Information Management
Finn Stallmann, Wellington
Award for excellence in Mathematics and Statistics in years 7 to 10
Alexander Smith, Waikanae
Māori Lifelong Learners Scholarship for a Māori student, enrolled for tertiary study in the following year, who has shown an excellent attitude and achieved at a high level.
Barrett Franks, Christchurch (prize accepted by his mother)
Rural Women New Zealand Golden Jubilee Prize for general excellence and attitude to schoolwork for any students living in a remote area
Maria Henderson, Te Karaka
Mansfield (Fuchsia Trust) Prize awarded to a teen parent who has made the most of the opportunity to continue their education
Courtney Bennik, Levin
Māori Achievement Award for a Māori student who has made the most improvement in their studies
Monty Nahi, Ahipara
Elizabeth Boraman Memorial Prize for students who have responded to challenges and made good progress in their studies
Presented by George Boraman
Freda Osborne, Wanganui
Teoti Taylor, Kimbolton
*Michael Gardiner, Auckland
Ruby Harris Prize for the student who has raised the standard of his or her education by courage and perseverance
Michael Casey, Tauranga
Parents’ Association 75th Jubilee Prize for dedication and commitment to schoolwork
Woody Boakes, Marlborough
*William Fitzgerald, Dunedin
Helen Jackson, Christchurch
Nicole Jordan, Christchurch
Ex-pupils Association Prize for outstanding determination in overcoming difficulties
Cassia Cheeseman, Auckland
Full-time student subject prizes
The Janet McKenzie Memorial Prize for excellence in English in year 6
Praynar Kirbey, Auckland
Award for outstanding effort in e-Learning or Inquiry Learning in years 1 to 6
Arved Hertwich, Nelson
Janis Marsh Memorial Prize for outstanding effort in Technology in years 1 to 6
Matthew Beardsworth, Auckland
Kathleen Evans Memorial Prize outstanding effort in English in Year 6
Anna Park, Taumarunui
Prize for outstanding effort in Mathematics and Statistics in years 1 to 6
Abel Van Booma, Waimate
Prize for outstanding effort in Health and Physical Education in years 1 to 6
Justin Roberts, Christchurch
Prize for outstanding effort in Science in Years 1 to 6
Jacob Radon, Picton
Prize for outstanding effort in Science in Years 1 to 6
Sarah Radon, Picton
Te Ara Hou Award for cooperation and leadership in an online learning environment in Years 7 to 10
Ruth Barker, King Country
Award for excellence in mathematics and statistics in Years 7 to 10
*Gina Lopez-Merrill, Malaysia
Award for excellence in Science in years 7 to 10
Robin Long, Queenstown
Award for outstanding effort in any or all of the Arts; Music, Visual art or Dance in years 7 to 10
John Love, Auckland
Award for outstanding effort in Social Studies in years 7 to 10
Marcalla Pearce, Whangarei
Award for the student who has made an outstanding effort in English in years 7 to 10
Christina Floka, Auckland
Award for the student who has made an outstanding effort in the Sciences in years 7 to 10
William Thompson, Reporoa
Prize for outstanding effort in Health and Physical Education in years 7 to 10
*Ashleigh Ward, Mount Maunganui
Reta Watson Prize for excellence in Graphics in years 7 to 10
Emily Hansen, Napier
Vic Watson Memorial Prize for excellence in Technology in years 7 to 10
Nathan Elen, Tauranga
Prize for excellence in English by a senior student
Alexander Garvey, Whangaparoa
Prize for excellence in French as a second language by a senior student
Theo Finlayson, Auckland
Prize for excellence in Health and Physical Education by a senior student
Seth King-Wall, Katikati
Prize for excellence in Mathematics and Statistics
Clare McDonald, Hamilton
Prize for excellence in Mathematics with Calculus
Christopher Reeves, Wanaka
Prize for excellence in Technology by a senior student
*Euan Te Bogt, Auckland
Prize for excellence in Transition by a senior student
Mitchell Wilford, Thames
Prize for outstanding achievement and making the best of the opportunities presented to them through their Gateway placement
Jesse Williams, Taipa
Prize for excellence in Biology by a senior student
Timothy Hallacy, Christchurch
Prize for excellence in Chemistry by a senior student
Marcella Jones, Turkey
Beth Williams, Blenheim
Prize or excellence in Physics by a senior student
Timothy Hallacy, Christchurch
Language Prize for adult students for achievement , progress and enthusiasm in Spanish
Frances Durham, Auckland
Dual student subject prizes
Award for the student who has made an outstanding effort in Mathematics and Statistics in years 7 to 10
*Arianna Lord, Thames
Jenny Armstrong Memorial Accounting Prize for outstanding work in Accounting
Bradley Sherman, Whangarei
Joyce Cooper Memorial Prize for effort and achievement in the study of textiles
Shonaugh Frew, Christchurch
70th Jubilee Prize for excellence in art by a senior student
Jessie Garrick, Whangarei
Betty Guard Memorial Prize for outstanding work in NCEA Level 1 History
Sophie Arnold, Te Kauwhata
Judith Waugh Prize for excellence in Latin
Giles Graham, Ranfurly
Judith Waugh Prize for excellence in Music by a senior student
Melissa Wells, Nelson
Prize for excellence in Art History by a senior student
Alina Ostapenko, Paraparaumu
Prize for excellence in Chinese as a second language by a senior student
Cheng-Yueh Liu, Dunedin
Prize for excellence in German as a second language by a senior student
*Elizabeth Thomas, Palmerston North
Prize for excellence in Japanese as a second language by a senior student
Caitlin Moon, Christchurch
Prize for excellence in Te Reo Māori for a senior student
Te Maire Martin, Hamilton