Dance Certificate of Achievement
Murphy Faalavaau
Participation in 'Ignite' Tempo Dance Festival 2016
Sakiasi Faaui Tavita
Outstanding Hip Hop Dancer
Participation in 'Ignite' Tempo Dance Festival 2016
Lose Hafoka
Up and Coming Junior Dancer
Sifila Hafoka
Up and Coming Junior Dancer
Vienna Kopelani
Participation in 'Ignite' Tempo Dance Festival 2016
Raiana Manuela
Participation in 'Ignite' Tempo Dance Festival 2016
Edmund Me-Maiava
Participation in 'Ignite' Tempo Dance Festival 2016
Wyona Murray
Participation in 'Ignite' Tempo Dance Festival 2016
Tamia Nathan-Tarapata
Most Versatile Junior Dancer
Gloria Papalii
Most Promising Female Dancer
Matthew Pule'anga
Qualified for World of Dance and World Hip Hop Dance Championships
Richard Quisel
Participation in 'Ignite' Tempo Dance Festival 2016
Marquise Rogers
Most Promising Male Dancer
Christian Segi
Promoting Dance in the Community
Participation in 'Ignite' Tempo Dance Festival 2016
Iavana Seuala
Up and Coming Senior Dancer
Louisa Nimei Sooupu
Most Versatile Senior Dancer
Participation in 'Ignite' Tempo Dance Festival 2016
Folomalo Toelupe
Participation in 'Ignite' Tempo Dance Festival 2016
Tommy Tran
Participation in 'Ignite' Tempo Dance Festival 2016
Aaron Truong-Tuiai
Most Improved Junior Dancer
Laniana Vuisevuraki
Participation in 'Ignite' Tempo Dance Festival 2016
Caitlin Wharekawa
Most Improved Senior Dancer
Drama Certificate of Achievement
Kennedy Bublitz
Loyalty and Commitment to Drama
4 Years Commitment to Drama
Jessica Cochrane
Up and Coming Junior Drama Student
Brooke Cumming
Up and Coming Junior Drama Student
William Filo
Auckland Theatre Company Ambassador
Loyalty and Commitment to Drama
4 Years Commitment to Drama
Erikka Foketi
Outstanding Effort in Drama
Nese Godinet
Most Promising Senior Drama Student
Andy Ha
Services to Stage Challenge
Larissa Ioane
Most Promising Junior Drama Student
Viane Kaho
Up and Coming Senior Drama Student
Naomi Mackinnon
Outstanding Effort in Drama
Haleigh Moore
Outstanding Effort in Drama
Nicola Nimo
Services to Stage Challenge
Samantha Oh
Services to Stage Challenge
Luke Orbell
Most Promising Junior Drama Student
Hannah-Jayne Rodokal
Services to Stage Challenge
Lyndal Sekene
Loyalty and Commitment to Drama
4 Years Commitment to Drama
Iavana Seuala
Most Promising Senior Drama Student
All Round Drama Student
Sia Siakisini
Loyalty and Commitment to Drama
4 Years Commitment to Drama
Staesia Thompson
Up and Coming Senior Drama Student
Sarah Wijohn
Loyalty and Commitment to Drama
5 Years Commitment to Drama
Music Certificate of Achievement
Jacob Alaifatu
Symphonic Band Bronze Award - KBB Music Festival
Jazz Band Bronze Award - KBB Music Festival
Wind Symphony Bronze Award - KBB Music Festival
Chris Alaimalo
Stand Up Stand Out Participation Award
Bands - Wrench and RewaManu
Christmas Ale
Symphonic Band Bronze Award - KBB Music Festival
Jazz Band Bronze Award - KBB Music Festival
Wind Symphony Bronze Award - KBB Music Festival
Stand Up Stand Out Finalists - Bands Nesian Vibes
Stand Up Stand Out Participation Award Solo Instrumental
Lina Anaua-Talaileva
Stand Up Stand Out Participation Award Solo Vocalist
Henry A'pe
Stand Up Stand Out Participation Award Solo Vocalist
Eliza Avauli
Stand Up Stand Out Participation Award Group Vocalist
Jeremie Lee Bayaban
Symphonic Band Bronze Award - KBB Music Festival
John Chen
Most Improved Symphonic Band Player
Symphonic Band Bronze Award - KBB Music Festival
Wind Symphony Bronze Award - KBB Music Festival
Maelesa Chester
Most Improved Jazz Band Player of the Year
Symphonic Band Bronze Award - KBB Music Festival
Kat-Kat Chicay
Wind Symphony Bronze Award - KBB Music Festival
Brooke Cumming
Symphonic Band Bronze Award - KBB Music Festival
Nicola Dahl
Symphonic Band Bronze Award - KBB Music Festival
Wind Symphony Bronze Award - KBB Music Festival
Makayla EliStand Up Stand Out Participation Award Solo Vocalist
Esther Fidow
Stand Up Stand Out Participation Award Bands - RewaManu
Lavani Filimoehala
Junior Musician of the Year
Symphonic Band Bronze Award - KBB Music Festival
Jazz Band Bronze Award - KBB Music Festival
Wind Symphony Bronze Award - KBB Music Festival
Erikka Foketi
Most Improved Wind Symphony Band Player
Symphonic Band Bronze Award KBB Music Festival
Jazz Band Bronze Award - KBB Music Festival
Wind Symphony Bronze Award - KBB Music Festival
Fa'apa'ia Folasa
Stand Up Stand Out Participation Award Solo Vocalist
Finau Fulivai
Stand Up Stand Out Participation Award Bands - Deez Coconuts
Symphonic Band Bronze Award - KBB Music Festival
Wind Symphony Bronze Award - KBB Music Festival
Wayne Guttenbeil
Symphonic Band Bronze Award - KBB Music Festival
Jazz Band Bronze Award - KBB Music Festival
Wind Symphony Bronze Award – KBB Music Festival
Lyric Hemara
Stand Up Stand Out Participation Award Solo Instrumental
Gordon Ilaoa
Symphonic Band Bronze Award - KBB Music Festival
Wind Symphony Bronze Award - KBB Music Festival
Saintleechey Kalipatama
Symphonic Band Bronze Award - KBB Music Festival
Sonatane Kaufusi
Symphonic Band Bronze Award - KBB Music Festival
Jazz Band Bronze Award - KBB Music Festival
Wind Symphony Bronze Award - KBB Music Festival
Stand Up Stand Out Finalists - Bands Nesian Vibes
Stand Up Stand Out Participation Award Solo Vocalist
Terrell Kiro
Stand Up Stand Out Participation Award Solo Vocalist and Bands - Deez Coconuts
Aj Lagalaga Slade
Stand Up Stand Out Participation Award Bands – RewaManu
Janny Latthiwan-Jones
Symphonic Band Bronze Award - KBB Music Festival
Aaron Lew
Leadership in Symphonic Band
Symphonic Band Bronze Award - KBB Music Festival
Wind Symphony Bronze Award - KBB Music Festival
Aimee Lew
Leadership in Wind Symphony Band
Symphonic Band Bronze Award - KBB Music Festival
Jazz Band Bronze Award - KBB Music Festival
Wind Symphony Bronze Award - KBB Music Festival
Jane Lokeni
Stand Up Stand Out Participation Award Bands – RewaManu
Uluaialofa Lualua
Stand Up Stand Out Participation Award Solo Vocalist and Group Vocalist
Trinity Makutu
Mana Music Award
Ama Manumu'a
Best Year 9 Student in Concert Band
Symphonic Band Bronze Award - KBB Music Festival
Jazz Band Bronze Award - KBB Music Festival
Timote Manumua
Symphonic Band Bronze Award - KBB Music Festival
Wind Symphony Bronze Award - KBB Music Festival
Dayna Martin
Symphonic Band Bronze Award - KBB Music Festival
Bayleigh Masiutama
Symphonic Band Bronze Award - KBB Music Festival
Dontay Masiutama
Symphonic Band Bronze Award - KBB Music Festival
Wind Symphony Bronze Award - KBB Music Festival
Jazz Band Bronze Award - KBB Music Festival
Mikaela Millwood
Symphonic Band Bronze Award - KBB Music Festival
Faasolo Moananu
Stand Up Stand Out Participation Award Solo Instrumental
Dallin Moea'i
Symphonic Band Bronze Award - KBB Music Festival
Justin Moeai
Symphonic Band Bronze Award - KBB Music Festival
Jazz Band Bronze Award - KBB Music Festival
Wind Symphony Bronze Award - KBB Music Festival
Celia Moore
Wind Symphony Bronze Award - KBB Music Festival
Tequilla Moses
Stand Up Stand Out Participation Award - Solo Instrumental and Solo Vocalist
Wyona Murray
Stand Up Stand Out Finalists - Bands Nesian Vibes
Nathan Ness
Jazz Band Player of the Year
Symphonic Band Bronze Award - KBB Music Festival
Jazz Band Bronze Award - KBB Music Festival
Wind Symphony Bronze Award - KBB Music Festival
Mai Hayley Ngo
Wind Symphony Bronze Award - KBB Music Festival
Carmel Nickel
Symphonic Band Bronze Award - KBB Music Festival
Wind Symphony Bronze Award - KBB Music Festival
Stand Up Stand Out Participation Award Solo Vocalist
Nicola Nimo
Stand Up Stand Out Participation Award Solo Vocalist
Joseph Oti-George
Symphonic Band Bronze Award - KBB Music Festival
Jazz Band Bronze Award - KBB Music Festival
Stand Up Stand Out Finalists - Bands Nesian Vibes
Stand Up Stand Out Participation Award Solo Instrumental and Bands - Deez Coconuts
Allissa Paras
Symphonic Band Bronze Award - KBB Music Festival
Wind Symphony Bronze Award - KBB Music Festival
Emily Pegler
Symphonic Band Bronze Award - KBB Music Festival
Ba Phi Pham
Wind Symphony Bronze Award - KBB Music Festival
Prashant Prasad
Symphonic Band Bronze Award - KBB Music Festival
Wind Symphony Bronze Award - KBB Music Festival
Rapha Sanglap
Stand Up Stand Out Participation Award Solo Vocalist
Jeffery Siliva
Stand Up Stand Out Participation Award Bands - Melodies
Jessie Siliva
Stand Up Stand Out Participation Award Bands - Melodies
Hope Singh
Symphonic Band Bronze Award - KBB Music Festival
Wind Symphony Bronze Award - KBB Music Festival
Dheroleen Stevenson
Symphonic Band Bronze Award - KBB Music Festival
Robert Sua
Stand Up Stand Out Participation Award Bands - Deez Coconuts
Moses Taala
Jazz Soloist of the Year
Symphonic Band Bronze Award - KBB Music Festival
Jazz Band Bronze Award - KBB Music Festival
Wind Symphony Bronze Award - KBB Music Festival
Stand Up Stand Out Finalists - Bands Nesian Vibes
Stand Up Stand Out Participation Award Solo Instrumental
Toikura Taka
Symphonic Band Bronze Award - KBB Music Festival
Wind Symphony Bronze Award - KBB Music Festival
Risnm Tangianau
Stand Up Stand Out Participation Award Solo Instrumental
Jack Tapasu Laulu
Symphonic Band Bronze Award - KBB Music Festival
Susana Tapueluelu
Wind Symphony Bronze Award - KBB Music Festival
Eru Te Kira
Symphonic Band Bronze Award - KBB Music Festival
Phillip Tele'a
Stand Up Stand Out Finalists - Bands Nesian Vibes
Stand Up Stand Out Participation Award Solo Vocalist and Group Vocalist
Televave Televave
Stand Up Stand Out Participation Award Bands – RewaManu
Symphonic Band Bronze Award - KBB Music Festival
Jazz Band Bronze Award - KBB Music Festival
Wind Symphony Bronze Award - KBB Music Festival
Matthew Time
Stand Up Stand Out Participation Award Bands - RewaManu
Timothy Toafia
Stand Up Stand Out Participation Award Bands - Deez Coconuts
Symphonic Band Bronze Award - KBB Music Festival
Jamie Tugalua
Stand Up Stand Out Participation Award Bands – RewaManu
Christian Tuhega
Symphonic Band Bronze Award - KBB Music Festival
Puna Tuia
Symphonic Band Bronze Award - KBB Music Festival
Moesavili Tuioti
Wind Symphony Bronze Award - KBB Music Festival
Tupu Tupu
Wind Symphony Bronze Award - KBB Music Festival
Henry Vu
Wind Symphony Bronze Award - KBB Music Festival
Melissa Wu
Junior Jazz Band Player of the Year
Symphonic Band Player of the Year
Jazz Band Bronze Award - KBB Music Festival
Wind Symphony Bronze Award - KBB Music Festival
Symphonic Band Bronze Award - KBB Music Festival
Digital and Visual Art Certificate of Achievement
Janna Buenaventura
All Round Artist
Mary Fagamoa
Art Exhibition 1st Overall
Junior Art Art Pack kindly donated by Graham Reid from Education Essentials Ltd
William Filo
Contribution to Photography
Kylah Glover
Up and Coming Senior Artist
Samantha Gonzales
Up and Coming Junior Artist
Ishani Gupta
Contribution to Design
Levi Harrison
Most Improved Digital Student
Jay Inthavong
Contribution to Media Studies
Amandeep Kaur
Art Exhibition 1st in Painting
AUT Original Art Sale Secondary School Competition 1st Place
Lavinia Latu
Art Exhibition 1st in Photography
Aimee Lew
Most Improved Junior Art Student
Onyx Luamanu
Up and Coming Junior Artist
Sunita Ly
Art Exhibition 1st in Drawing
All Round Artist
Tequilla Moses
Contribution to Art Exhibition
Aeluna Nissan
Art Exhibition 1st Overall Senior Art - Art Pack kindly donated by Graham Reid from Education Essentials Ltd
Art Exhibition People’s Choice Award
Vine Talataina
Up and Coming Media Student
'Aisake Tau'ataina
Most Improved Junior Art Student
Serenity Temu
Contribution to Art Exhibition
Miew Viriyaarcha
Up and Coming Digital Artist
Atrena Youkhana
Most Improved Senior Art Student
Arts Special Awards
Students must:
- Be committed to a School ensemble/Group
- Achieved at least one of the following - placing 1st in Counties/Manukau, 1st in Auckland, 1st, 2nd or 3rd at North Island
Christmas Ale
Regional Awards - Smokefree Pacifica Beats 2016 - Nesian Vibes - National Finalist
Henry Ape
Regional Awards - Smokefree Pacifica Beats 2016 - Blessed - National Finalist
Eliza Avauli
Regional Awards - Smokefree RockQuest 2016 - 2nd Place Regional and Top 20 New Zealand
Makayla Eli
Regional Awards - Smokefree RockQuest 2016 - 2nd Place Regional and Top 20 New Zealand
Murphy Faalavaau
Stand Up Stand Out Winner Dance Section – Deuces
Sakiasi Faaui Tavita
Stand Up Stand Out Winner Dance Section - Deuces
Sipaia Fuli
Regional Awards - Matariki Rhythmz - Regional Finalist
Finau Fulivai
Regional Awards - Matariki Rhythmz - Regional Finalist
Stand Up Stand Out Winner - Solo Instrumental
Jaden Godinet
Stand Up Stand Out Second Place Dance Section – TNT
Andy Ha
Stand Up Stand Out Winner Dance Section – Deuces
Jayden Harper Devoe
Regional Awards - Lion Foundation Songwriting Competition - National Top 40 - Melodies
Regional Awards - Matariki Rhythmz - Regional Finalist
Sonatane Kaufusi
Regional Awards - Matariki Rhythmz - Regional Finalist
Amandeep Kaur
Regional Awards - Open Youth Art at Royal Easter Show Exhibition - 1st and 2nd Place
Regional Awards - Learning Auckland Magazine - Art work selected for Magazine Cover
Terrell Kiro
Regional Awards - Matariki Rhythmz - Regional Finalist
Alice Lam Sam
Stand Up Stand Out Second Place Dance Section – TNT
Christina Lilomaiava
Regional Awards - Smokefree Pacifica Beats 2016 - Nesian Vibes - National Finalist
Uluaialofa Lualua
Regional Awards - Smokefree RockQuest 2016 - 2nd Place Regional and Top 20 New Zealand
Naomi Mackinnon
Regional Awards - Lion Foundation Songwriting Competition - National Top 40
Trinity Makutu
Regional Awards - Pacifica Beats - Native Award
Regional Awards - Matariki Rhythmz - Regional Finalist
Nashayn Matthews
Stand Up Stand Out Second Place Dance Section - TNT
Wyona Murray
Regional Awards - Smokefree Pacifica Beats 2016 - Nesian Vibes - National Finalist
Nicola Nimo
Regional Awards - Smokefree Pacifica Beats 2016 - Blessed - National Finalist
Joseph Oti-George
Regional Awards - Smokefree Pacifica Beats 2016 - Nesian Vibes - National Finalist
Willie Paeniu
Stand Up Stand Out Winner Dance Section – Deuces
Marquise Rogers
Stand Up Stand Out Winner Dance Section - Deuces
Christian Segi
Stand Up Stand Out Winner Dance Section – Deuces
Iavana Seuala
Stand Up Stand Out Second Place Dance Section - TNT
Jeffery Siliva
Regional Awards - Lion Foundation Songwriting Competition - National Top 40 - Melodies
Regional Awards - Matariki Rhythmz - Regional Finalist
Jessie Siliva
Regional Awards - Lion Foundation Songwriting Competition - National Top 40 – Melodies
Regional Awards - Matariki Rhythmz - Regional Finalist
Robert Sua
Regional Awards - Matariki Rhythmz - Regional Finalist
Moses Taala
Regional Awards - Smokefree Pacifica Beats 2016 - Nesian Vibes - National Finalist - Winner of the MAINZ Scholorship
Risnm Tangianau
Regional Awards - Matariki Rhythmz - Regional Finalist
Jerish Tanuvasa
Stand Up Stand Out Second Place Dance Section – TNT
Kravitz Te Wake
Regional Awards - Matariki Rhythmz - Regional Finalist
Phillip Tele'a
Regional Awards - Smokefree Pacifica Beats 2016 - Nesian Vibes - National Finalist
Timothy Toafia
Regional Awards - Matariki Rhythmz - Regional Finalist
Folomalo Toelupe
Stand Up Stand Out Winner Dance Section – Deuces
Tommy Tran
Stand Up Stand Out Winner Dance Section - Deuces
Jerome Vini
Stand Up Stand Out Winner Dance Section - Deuces
Silver Awards
Gordon Ilaoa
5 Years Commitment to the Concert Bands
Jade Bourke
Longstanding Contribution and Service to the Art Exhibition
Amandeep Kaur
Longstanding Contribution and Service to the Art Exhibition
Julia Mapusua
Longstanding Contribution and Service to the Art Exhibition
Aeluna Nissan
Longstanding Contribution and Service to the Art Exhibition
National Distinction
Students must:
- Be committed to a School Ensemble/Group
- Be placed first in a national competition for their age group, or be selected for a New Zealand Representative Ensemble or recognised nationally.
Smokefree Rockquest - Second in New Zealand Solo/Duo Category:
Sonatane Kaufusi
Street Dance New Zealand National Winners:
Murphy Faalavaau
Sakiasi Faaui Tavita
Keith Fata
Sonatane Kaufusi
Sipaia Fuli
Jaden Godinet
Andy Ha
Lose Hafoka
Sifila Hafoka
Paige Hemy
Alice Lam Sam
Christina Lilomaiava
Houston Maaka
Nashayn Matthews
Wyona Murray
Tamia Nathan-Tarapata
Dayella Nathan
Willie Paeniu
Gloria Papalii
Long Pham
Ellen-Michael Repia
Marquise Rogers
Christian Segi
Louisa Nimei Sooupu
Jerish Tanuvasa
Jack Tapasu Laulu
Ray Telea
Folomalo Toelupe
Tommy Tran
Jamie Tugalua
Blade Tuiasau-Makoare
Jerome Vini
Laniana Vuisevuraki
Jaymee Walker
Arts Trophys
Christmas Ale
Contemporary Musician of the Year - Trophy donated by NZ Rockshop
Eliza Avauli and Makayla Eli and Uluaialofa Lualua
Excellence in Singing - Te Kanawa Cup - Cup donated by Mrs B Brown
Jade Bourke
Contemporary Artist of the Year - Trophy
Aaron Bradley
Best Senior Maori Artist - Trophy donated by Mrs J Gordon
William Filo
Entertainer of the Year - Iona Vaetoru & Scott Nicolson Trophy
Fa'apa'ia Folasa
Outstanding Contribution to Choral Singing - Trophy donated by Mrs M Smith
Finau Fulivai
Musician of the Year - Mr N Weeks Cup
Andy Ha
Leadership in Dance - Miss B Ngawati Cup
Best Choreographer - Trophy
Gordon Ilaoa
Concert Band Player of the Year - Trophy donated by Auckland Band Instrument Co.
Sonatane Kaufusi
Outstanding Achievement in Arrangement or Composition - Telford Trophy
Lavinia Latu
Photographer of the Year - Trophy
Aimee Lew
Outstanding Contribution to the Concert Band - Trophy donated by Jane Utting
Brayden Luamanu
Outstanding Pacifika Artist – Trophy
Sunita Ly
Loyalty and Commitment to the Art Exhibition - Trophy
Julia Mapusua
Outstanding Contribution to the Creative Arts - Trophy
Nicola Nimo
Outstanding Contribution to the Performing Arts - Trophy donated by Miss Thomas
Aeluna Nissan
Outstanding Contribution to Art - Trophy donated by Mr R Kilgour
Caitlyn Notley
Filmmaker of the Year - Trophy
Samantha Oh
Instep Dance Award - Bold & Briggs Trophy
Joseph Oti-George
Outstanding Contribution to Music - N Weeks Cup
Sally Pritchard
Outstanding Contribution to Theatresports - Trophy
Sean Randal
Outstanding Loyalty and Commitment to Technical Production - Trophy
Braden Robins
Outstanding Contribution to the Digital Arts – Trophy
Christian Segi
Outstanding Dance Performer All Genres - cup donated by Cassie Ganley
Outstanding Contribution to Drama - Donated by Miss Thomas
Anna Siafolau
Outstanding Work for the Arts Council - The Hollis Trophy
Sia Siakisini
Most Improved Drama Student – Trophy
Melissa Wu
Loyalty and Commitment to the Concert Band - Clark Cup
ARTS PERSON(S) OF THE YEAR
Andy Ha - Dance
Christian Segi - Drama
Sonatane Kaufusi – Music
Amandeep Kaur - Digital & Visual Arts
In the photos:
Arts Persons of the Year
Amandeep Kaur - DVA
Chritian Segi - Dance - and Andy Ha - Music
Sonatane Kaufus - Music