YR 13 GRADUATION 2025
Thursday, 4th December 2025 at 7:30am
Congratulations to the Class of 2025!
GBHS's Year 13 Graduation (held on Monday 1 December) was a lovely evening in celebration of another fantastic year. Green Bay High School has been awarded an impressive $262,000 worth of scholarships.
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Massey University Undergraduate First Year Scholarship – School Leavers - presented by Bronwyn Dyer, Massey University.
This scholarship supports school leavers to undertake university study for the first time. They are designed to acknowledge excellence and enable equitable access to study. The value of the scholarship is up to $4,000. Congratulations to: Maerin Farrington, Cherry Zhang, Milly Grieve -
Massey University First-year Animal Science Scholarship - presented by Bronwyn Dyer, Massey University.
This scholarship supports first-year undergraduate students in the Bachelor of Animal Science. The value of the scholarship is typically $5,000. Congratulations to: Saskia Shand -
University of Waikato 'Ko Te Tangata' School Leaver Scholarship
This scholarship is named ‘for the people’, recognises and supports top-achieving students commencing an undergraduate degree at the University of Waikato. The value of the scholarship is up to $5,000. Congratulations to: Kai Lawford -
Victoria University of Wellington - Totoweka Equity Scholarship
The Totoweka Equity Scholarship recognises the University's commitment to equity issues in supporting all students to have access to education. Scholarships are awarded competitively based on academic merit, equity, leadership, and commitment to community. Scholarships are valued up to $10,000 for the first year of study Congratulations to: Abigail Whitehouse -
Victoria University of Wellington - Kahotea Outstanding Achievement Scholarship This scholarship recognises the top applicants from across the suite of school leaver scholarships that Victory University has to offer. Recipients will have achieved exceptional academic results and demonstrated extensive contributions within the areas of culture, sports, community involvement, leadership, or equity. The value of the scholarship is up to $35,000 over three years. Congratulations to: Araya Roots
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University of Otago - presented by Alba Suarez Garcia, University of Otago. Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship The Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship is to celebrate the excellence of students enrolling at the University of Otago. The value of the scholarship is up to $5,000. Congratulations to: Hannah Rajukumar
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University of Otago - Leaders of Tomorrow Entrance Scholarship - presented by Alba Suarez Garcia, University of Otago.
Established by the University of Otago Council in 2006 to assist students who have demonstrated all-round ability and who exhibit leadership potential to attend the University of Otago. The value of the scholarship is up to $5,000. Congratulations to: Adi Shirlal -
University of Otago Performance Entrance Scholarship - presented by Alba Suarez Garcia, University of Otago. Established to encourage excellence in areas of performance including sport, culture, music and the arts. These scholarships are available to academically-able students with demonstrated high-level ability in their chosen area of performance. The value of the scholarship is up to $7,000. Congratulations to: Ruby Wyness
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University of Otago 150th Entrance Scholarships - presented by Alba Suarez Garcia, University of Otago. These scholarships provide for students who have demonstrated academic ability and who can show significant financial need or have life circumstances that present barriers to studying at university. The value of the scholarship is $16,000 over two years. Congratulations to: Chris Oh
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University of Otago - Donna-Rose McKay Entrance Scholarship - presented by Alba Suarez Garcia, University of Otago. Originally established in 2012 to celebrate the 20 years of formalised support at the University of Otago these scholarships were renamed in 2014 to honour the memory of Donna-Rose McKay, the former Head of Disability Information and Support and a leader in disability advocacy at the University from 1992 to 2013. These scholarships, which are made possible by the gifting of funds by Alumni and friends of the University of Otago, are offered to students who have demonstrated academic ability. The value of the scholarship is $16,000 over two years. Congratulations to: Araya Roots
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University of Auckland - Top Achiever Scholarships - presented by Sophie Scott-Elvidge, University of Auckland. These highly competitive scholarships are awarded for exceptional academic results, all round ability and leadership achievements, and are valued at up to $25,000. This year over 3000 students applied and only 300 have been awarded for 2026. Congratulations to: Ella Sexton, Alexis Heckler
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University of Auckland - Academic Potential Scholarships - presented by Sophie Scott-Elvidge, University of Auckland. These scholarships are awarded to talented students who may face barriers to tertiary education, who have nevertheless achieved academically. These scholarships are awarded in three tiers, with values ranging from $6,000 to $25000. This year more than 2500 applied and 110 have been awarded for 2026. Congratulations to: Lukas Correll-Tmka
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Auckland University of Technology Scholarships - presented by Leila Atkins, AUT. AUT Find Your Greatness Scholarships - School Leaver Auckland University of Technology (AUT) provides undergraduate scholarships to recognise students' academic achievement and contribution to school and community. They also recognise potential leadership ability and contribution to the school, community or cultural pursuits, or sport. An award of up to $14,000 to support full-time study in a bachelor’s degree programme at AUT. Congratulations to: Grace Johnson, Carter Ward, Olivia Cormack-Neto, Cherry Zhang
DUX LITTERARUM 2025
Congratulations to: Class Milly Grieve M13ORR PROXIME ACCESSIT 2025
Congratulations to: Class Olivia Cormack Neto M13ORR HONOUR AWARDS 2025
Congratulations to: Class Award Carter Ward M13ORR Service Noah Saunders P13MSH Sport Fern Capes Te Ahi Kā He Taonga Māori Naomi Rowllings Te Ahi Kā Creative Arts
SPECIAL AWARDS
Congratulations to: Class Award Felix Shaw M13HOW Te Angitu Ngātahi Amy Hornby M13ORR Excellence in Pathways Macy Fraser W13GND Excellence in Gateway Ryan Stockley M13KRT Silver - Student Volunteer Army Riley Douglas P13MSH Rotary Club Award - Trades Sophie de Graaf W13GND Rotary Club Award - Design Meeri Geerken K13SKI Top International Student Maria Sawaya M13ORR Peace Award
The Trust Community Awards
Congratulations to: Class Jonty Sherson A13GEO Cameron Moffat A13TAF Madilyn Povey A13TAF Riaa Jasuja K13BAR Jazaniah Smith K13SKI Amaria Williams K13SKI Jinan Alghueiri P13HLS Tasmin Roberts P13MSH Travis West-Hill P13MSH Ruby Wyness W13GND
Top In Subject - Academic Award
Congratulations to: Class Subject Levi Pont A13GEO NCEA Level 3 Digital Technologies - Programming Naite Thompson A13GEO NCEA Level 3 Science General Ben Anderson A13TAF NCEA Level 3 English General Ella Sexton A13TAF NCEA Level 3 Spanish Madilyn Povey A13TAF NCEA Level 3 Computer Studies Sora Nagai A13TAF English As A Second Language Honara Gangodawila A13TAF NCEA Level 3 Business Studies Ibrahim Al Shanour K13BAR Vocational Development Studies Maerin Farrington K13CLM NCEA Level 3 Accounting Claudia Dawson K13TNK NCEA Level 3 Travel and Tourism Damien Stratton M13HOW NCEA Level 3 Science Applied Olivia Cormack Neto M13ORR NCEA Level 3 Earth and Space Science + NCEA Level 3 English Academic Milly Grieve M13ORR NCEA Level 3 Biology + NCEA Level 3 Chemistry + NCEA Level 3 Mathematics with Statistics Haruka Shikai M13ORR NCEA Level 3 Physics Dishitha Bhupathiraju M13ORR NCEA Level 3 Digital Technologies Jinan Alghueiri P13HLS NCEA Level 3 Design and Visual Communication Riley Douglas P13MSH NCEA Level 3 Construction Emma Ducker P13MSH NCEA Level 3 Photography Kiana Marsh P13MSH NCEA Level 3 Physical Education Noah Saunders P13MSH NCEA Level 3 Geography Stanley Fraser P13MSH NCEA Level 3 Mathematics General Emelia Queenin (Year 12) P12ELI NCEA Level 3 Calculus Extension + NCEA Level 3 Physics Engineering + NCEA Level 3 Product Design Noele Banicevich Te Ahi Kā NCEA Level 3 Hospitality Naomi Rowllings Te Ahi Kā NCEA Level 3 Art History + NCEA Level 3 Drama Liam Dacey W13GND NCEA Level 3 Calculus Lizzy Ernst W13GND NCEA Level 3 German Macy Fraser W13GND NCEA Level 3 Fashion and Design Arianna Stowers W13GND Pasifika Awards - Top Academic Cherry Zhang W13GND NCEA Level 3 Art Design + NCEA Level 3 Painting Lily Edgerley W13GND NCEA Level 3 Dance Kouki Zhang W13GND NCEA Level 3 Music Olivia Aspey-Gordon W13GND NCEA Level 3 Child Heath & Development Taylah Jones W13MTN NCEA Level 3 Media Studies
Leadership Award
Congratulations to: Class Award Jonty Sherson A13GEO Service Council + Long Term Service Librarian 5 years Cameron Moffat A13TAF Student Leader 2025 Malie Pierard A13TAF Student Leader 2025 Ella Sexton A13TAF Academic Council - Student Leader 2025 Annika Aaron A13TAF Academic Council Wahkan MacKinnon K13BAR Student Leader 2025 Junior Paeaia K13BAR Student Leader 2025 Araya Roots K13CLM Service Council Francesca Yallop K13SKI Student Leader 2025 Amaria Williams K13SKI Cultural Council + Student Leader 2025 Soraya Connell K13SKI Cultural Council Meeri Geerken K13SKI Student Leader 2025 Gabriel Turner K13TNK Sports Council + Student Leader 2025 Gemma Chapman M13HOW Service Council Felix Shaw M13HOW Service Council + Student Leader 2025 Fern Capes Te Ahi Kā Student Leader 2025 Seehan Haider M13HOW Cultural Council + Student Leader 2025 John Arthars M13ORR Student Leader 2025 Olivia Cormack Neto M13ORR Academic Council + Student Leader 2025 Milly Grieve M13ORR Long Term Service - Librarian 5 years Carter Ward M13ORR Service Council + Student Leader 2025 Kelly Zou M13ORR Creative Council + Student Leader 2025 Haruka Shikai M13ORR Academic Council Maria Sawaya M13ORR Student Leader 2025 Jinan Alghueiri P13HLS Cultural Council + Student Leader 2025 Chloe Brown P13HLS Service Council Hannah Manguna P13HLS Cultural Council Yadi Kyaw P13HLS Cultural Council Snigdha Datla P13MSH Academic Council Tasmin Roberts P13MSH Leadership Award - Sports Council +Student Leader 2025 Helena Zeman P13MSH Creative Council Grace Johnson P13MSH Student Leader 2025 Abby Ballinger P13MSH Student Leader 2025 Naomi Rowllings Te Ahi Kā Long Term Service - Librarian 5 years Lauren Barrett-Hamilton W13GND Student Leader 2025 Cherry Zhang W13GND Creative Council Alexis Heckler W13GND Student Leader 2025 Hannah Rajkumar W13GND Academic Council Adi Shirlal W13GND Academic Council + Student Leader 2025
