Pasifika Awards
Thursday, 12th November 2026 at 9:00am
Last week, we had the absolute pleasure of hosting our second annual Pasifika Awards Evening – a truly special occasion that brought together our students, families and wider school community to celebrate the achievements, talents and contributions of our Pasifika students.
The evening was full of mafana, joy, laughter and a wonderful sense of togetherness.
This was an opportunity to shine a light on the hard work, dedication, resilience and incredible talent of our young people, while also celebrating the cultures, values and strong family connections that are such an important part of who they are.
A particularly special part of the evening was acknowledging our Year 13 students as they prepare to leave us and take their next steps beyond school.
Deputy Principal Elaine Webb shared some heartfelt words in her address to our leavers and their families:
“To our leavers: you carry the hopes, dreams, and prayers of your ancestors and your families. We are incredibly proud of you. I am truly humbled to stand in this position – to have had the privilege of knowing your children and watching them grow into the amazing, resilient young adults they are today. For five years, I feel we have worked hand-in-hand. Together, we have built genuine connections, set high expectations, and held fierce aspirations for their futures. Thank you for talking with us, and thank you for teaching us about your child and your culture. We have strived to create an environment where they can bring their whole selves to school, and where their rich heritage and culture are not just seen, but deeply celebrated.”
We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who helped make the evening such a success.
A special thank you to Janice Ah Yek Masimalo, who generously provided the catering, once again, this year. The delicious food was very much a family affair, with family members coming together to help prepare, deliver and serve the kai. This generosity and collective effort beautifully reflects the spirit of our Pasifika community.
We are also incredibly grateful to Adele Timai, who generously sponsored each of the Top Pasifika Awards across the year levels. Your support helped make the recognition of our students' achievements even more special.
To all the families, caregivers and aiga who joined us in the evening, thank you. Your presence, encouragement and ongoing support mean so much. Our students' success is strengthened by the alofa, guidance and high aspirations that surround them, and it was wonderful to have so many of you there to celebrate their achievements.
Looking ahead, we warmly invite our Pasifika families to join us for our termly fono in 2027. These gatherings provide an important opportunity to continue building meaningful relationships, sharing ideas and working together to ensure we are supporting our young people in the best possible way. Your voices, knowledge and perspectives matter, and we look forward to continuing this journey alongside you.
Fa'afetai lava, malo 'aupito, fakaaue lahi, vinaka vakalevu and thank you to everyone who made the evening so memorable. We are immensely proud of our Pasifika students and look forward to celebrating many more successes together.
Please click HERE for a list of our Pasifika Award recipients 2026.
