Karl-Fields awarded Ō taki College dux
Awards provide acknowledgement and support for students as they embark on their future pathways
Paris Karl-Fields was¯awarded the dux award at Otaki College’s senior prizegiving. Paris received the RSA scholarship, the Fun Zone scholarship and the Andrew Philips Cup for dux. She also received the MI Turnbull Award for top Year13 student. Paris intends studying law in 2024, following a gap year in 2023.
Freya Lansbury was runner-up to dux. Freya received the Wakefield Lawyers scholarship, a Fun Zone scholarship and the MI Turnbull award for second in Year 13. Freya will be studying political science and international relations at Victoria University next year.
Jessica Thomsen was the Everiss scholar and recipient of the chairperson’s award for all-round excellence. As the Everiss scholar Jessica will travel to England and Scotland for three weeks in January representing the college. Jessica will then start her studies at Canterbury
University as the first step in her teaching career.
The title Sportsperson of the Year went to Year 10 student Keira Johns. Keira received a college blue for taekwondo. She was taekwondo national champion, women’s division 45-60 kilo, grade 2-3.
Equal top scholars in Year 12 were Hayley Boyer and Anika Edginton. Top Year 11 scholar was JT Byrne, runner-up was Ihnia Graham. All four students receive MI Turnbull awards.
Also announced was the 2023 ngā ringa whero — heads of school team. Next year the ngā kākākura (heads of school) will be Hannah Thompson and Caleb Smith. Ngā ringa tauawhiawhi (deputy heads) are Te Akau Epiha and Sam Georgetti.
Ngā kaingārahu (associate heads of school) are Sophie Carpenter, Regan Crighton, Karen Dai, William Fogden, Skye Heenan, Jessica Ngan, Tyrone Taueki-Monaghan and Siena Vidulich.
“Ō taki College would like to thank the many organisations, businesses and individuals who have sponsored scholarships and awards for our senior prizegiving,” principal Andy Fraser said.
“These awards provide acknowledgement and support for our students as they embark on their future pathways.
“The college would like to congratulate the graduating class of 2022 — we are extremely proud of you all.”