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ODT Class Act celebrates the excellence, achievements and leadership potential of outstanding secondary school students across Otago. Established by the Otago Daily Times in 2000, the annual programme brings together exceptional students nominated by schools. Selected students receive a Class Act diploma presented by the Prime Minister, along with the opportunity to receive a university scholarship. Class Act profiles the next generation of leaders across education, business, the arts, sport and the wider community.
CLASS Act celebrates the excellence of young people in our province and now, more than ever, we will be looking to them for leadership. It was the brainchild of former Otago Daily Times editor Robin Charteris, who invited then prime minister...
TĒ NA koutou, I am delighted to congratulate the talented and inspiring students who are this year’s Class Act recipients. As young leaders in our community they demonstrate the values and ambition that we champion at the University of...
POWER breaking and performing are what Esme Liesbeth Blaker. The 17yearold started taekwondo about eight years ago because her mum wanted her to learn some selfdefence and has since found a love for the sport, specifically the...
FARMING is the future for Blue Mountain College’s Emily Reid. ‘‘I really like the outdoors and you never really know what is going to happen in the day.’’ This year the 17year old won the Telford Clash of the Colleges with her partners Lara...
AN interest in motorsport is a rite of passage in the Johnstone family. Blue Mountain College’s Riley Johnstone has been surrounded by cars and enthusiasts his entire life. ‘‘Both sides of my family are all interested and involved with...