TUAKANA MATUA (HEAD BOY)

OM MAISURIA

IT IS AN HONOUR AND A

privilege to be Tuakana Matua/Head Boy of Nelson College for 2022.

Established in 1856, Nelson

College is the oldest state high school in New Zealand. It upholds a rich history of traditions and legacies that are passed down through generations of Old Boys. I am proud to be a part of this as the Class of 2022.

This year, Nelson College has eight Tuakana (Student Leaders) as well as the House Leaders. Having a leadership team enables us to develop leadership skills within a supportive group, enabling us to create new legacies for positive student change. Having a diversity of Tuakana also really helps the younger students to identify and relate to the school leaders.

My experience so far this year has been influenced by COVID-19. It has encouraged me to rise to the challenge and adapt to this fast-changing situation. Hopefully, these challenges will give all the Tuakana the skills to better adjust to changes and unexpected conditions, so that we can lead the student cohort through this tough time.

I started my Nelson College journey in Year 7 at the Preparatory School. Since then, it has been my dream to be Tuakana Matua for Nelson College.

The previous Head Boys have left an exciting legacy and I intend to carry that out and pass it on.

‘Having a diversity of Tuakana really helps younger students to identify and relate to us as school leaders.’