On Monday 14 December, we as a learning community celebrated the achievements of our children
at our Red Carpet Awards Evening. This was an exciting time as we highlighted achievements in a range of areas.
Scroll down to see those who have been honored for their success.
We were welcomed with waiata and haka by our fantastic Kapa Haka group.
The children we pleased to welcome their new principal, Ms Emerson, and a new teacher, Mr Samson, to the school.
The following children were then honored for their achievements in Learning Excellence.
The criteria for these awards is...
Consistently achieves and improves
Perseveres
Motivated
Can articulate their learning
Has a want to learn
Room 4 Learning Excellence Award 2009
Thomas Harris
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Room 3 Learning Excellence Award 2009
Chenicqua-Ray
Waara-Kawana
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Room 2 Learning Excellence Award 2009
Dante Griffith
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Room 1 Learning Excellence Award 2009
Canon Fafeita
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The following children were then honored for their achievements in Swimming.
The criteria for these awards is...
Attaining the most overall points in school swimming competitions in their age group.
Clausen Cup
Junior Boys Swimming 2009
Caleb Clement
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Fell Cup
Junior Girls Swimming 2009
Jasmine Waters
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Edwards Cup Intermediate Boys Swimming 2009
Dante Griffith
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Hamer Cup Intermediate Girls
Swimming 2009
Carina Williams
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Rowland Cup Senior Boys Swimming 2009
Tyler Edwards
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Callesen Cup Senior Girls Swimming 2009
Anjelica Hewson
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The following children were then honored for their achievements in Athletics.
The criteria for these awards is...
Attaining the most overall points in school athletics competitions in their age group.
Craig Yates Cup
Mini Boys Athletics 2009
Liam Street
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PTA Cup
Mini Girls Athletics 2009
Alicia Williams
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Herbert Smith Cup Junior Boys Athletics 2009
Leon Kahura
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Holger Voss Cup Junior Girls Athletics 2009
Jasmine Waters
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Longburn School Cup Intermediate Boys Athletics 2009
Bentley Strickett
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Longburn School Cup Intermediate
Girls Athletics 2009
Monique Connelly
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Herbert Smith Cup Senior Boys
Athletics 2009
Ethan Fafeita
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Herbert Smith Cup Senior Girls
Athletics 2009
Francine Schumann
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The following children were then honored for their achievements in Learning Community
The criteria for these awards is...
Team player
Supportive
Shares in others learning
Care for others
Involvement in the life of the school
Reliable
Room 4 Learning Community Award 2009
Serenity Griffith
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Room 3 Learning Community Award 2009
Leon Kahura
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Room 2 Learning Community Award 2009
Alli Lynch
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Room 1 Learning Community Award 2009
Nova-Rose Strickett
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The following children were then honored for their achievements as Year Seven Students.
The criteria for these awards is...
Consistent academic improvement across the year
Dedication and perseverance toward their learning
Supportive of the learning of others
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Runner Up
Most Improved Year Seven 2009
Charles Schumann
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Most Improved
Year Seven
2009
Crystal Hyde
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The following children were then honored for their achievements in Public Speaking.
The criteria for these awards is...
Achieved first place in the school speech competition for their age group
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Intermediate Oratory
Award 2009
Dante Griffith
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Senior Oratory
Award 2009
Francine Schumann
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The following children were then honored for their achievements in Learning for a Lifetime.
The criteria for these awards is...
Positive about learning
Takes on new challenges
Applies learning across the disciplines
Takes feedback
Takes responsibility for their own learning
Self motivated
Room 4
Learning Lifetime
Award 2009
Sophie Jenkins
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Room 3
Learning Lifetime
Award 2009
Sarah Foot
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Room 2
Learning Lifetime
Award 2009
Eli Lincoln
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Room 1
Learning Lifetime
Award 2009
Crystal Hyde
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The following children were then honored for their achievements in The Arts.
The criteria for these awards is...
Excellence in the arts
Reflects an understanding of the arts in context
Has developed particular knowledge across the year
Is able to communicate and discuss art with others
Open to all year groups
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Runner Up
Excellence In Arts
Award 2009
Anjelica Hewson
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Rolle Cup For
Excellence In Arts
Award 2009
Nova-Rose Strickett
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The following children were then honored for their achievements in Sports.
The criteria for these awards is...
Excellence in sporting achievement within the school
Excellence in sporting achievement across the Te Kawau Cluster
Open to all year groups
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Runner Up
Excellence In
Sports Award 2009
Francine Schumann
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Runner Up
Excellence In
Sports Award 2009
Dante Griffith
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Tiakitahuna Shield For
Excellence In Sports
Award 2009
Ethan Fafeita
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The following children were then honored for their achievements in Technology.
The criteria for these awards is...
Selection is made by the technology staff at Monrad Intermediate
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Runner Up
Excellence In
Technology
Award 2009
Ethan Fafeita
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Farrington McManus Family Trophy For
Excellence In
Technology 2009
Nova-Rose Strickett
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The following children were then honored for their achievements in Leadership.
The criteria for these awards is...
Visibly involved in the life of the school
Has shared in school wide responsibilities
A role model to others
Has shown initiative throughout the year
Respected by peers
Open to year 5 and up
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Runner Up
Excellence In Leadership
Award 2009
Alli Lynch
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Excellence In
Leadership
Award 2009
Francine Schumann
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The following children were then honored for the achievements in Development Of Attitude.
The criteria for these awards is...
Positive attitude towards learning
Takes on new challenges
Supportive of others
Reflects our school values
Open to year 5 to 8
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Runner Up
Recognition of Attitude Award 2009
Canon Fafeita
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Chris Olde Cup In Recognition of Attitude
Award 2009
Alli Lynch
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The following children were then honored for their achievements in Overall Academic Excellence.
The criteria for these awards is...
Overall academic excellence in all curriulum areas
Open to year 8 students
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Runner Up
Overall Academic Excellence Award 2009
Jonti Leslie
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Dux Cup For
Overall Academic Excellence Award 2009
Nova-Rose Strickett
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The whole community then took the opportunity to farewell our Year 8 Leavers who head off to Secondary School next year.
We are very proud of our students and what they have achieved this year.
Learning Excellence - Learning Community - Learning for a Lifetime