The Correspondence School student prize winners for 2009

The Correspondence School’s student prize winners for 2009 were announced recently in Wellington.
 
Eighty-two students from New Zealand and overseas were awarded prizes, with 15 students and their families gathering at the end of last term to receive their awards at a prize-giving ceremony held at Pipitea Marae.

The Correspondence School provided distance education from early childhood level to Year 13 to more than 25,000 students in 2009. Students came from a wide range of backgrounds with diverse learning needs.

Chief Executive Mike Hollings congratulated all prize winners for their hard work during the year. 'A prize giving is a time to reward and give recognition to those who have worked hard and excelled. One of the most exciting aspects about it is that these students have shown us what is possible,’ he said, ‘particularly when teachers and families work together to support students’ learning.'

Students were recognised for achievement in a wide range of areas and subjects, from te reo Maori to e-learning and classical studies.  The Dux award went to Year 13 student Beth Williams, who was based in Vanuatu during the year.

The prize winners reflect TCS’s diverse student roll. Many of its students are from urban areas and come from a wide range of backgrounds. They include students who have been alienated or excluded from face-to-face schools, gifted students, young parents and students with special learning needs. TCS also provides programmes for students studying one or two subjects while they are enrolled at a face to face school.

During 2009 TCS opened regional offices in Hamilton and Auckland, increasing the number of teaching staff based outside Wellington. 'This enables us to work more closely with students, their whanau and communities, and to offer students more opportunities to meet with their teachers and other students face to face.’

For more information about winners in your area please contact Nikki Douglas on    04 474 4335 ,   027 461 7175  or nikki.douglas@correspondence.school.nz

 Note to editor: Images are available on request for students indicated with an asterisk (*).

The Correspondence School prize winners for 2009

Cross-school prizes  

The Correspondence School Parents’ and Supervisors’ Association Dux Award
Beth Williams, Blenheim

The Willsher/Wood Prize for outstanding effort in Text and Information Management
Finn Stallmann, Wellington

Award for excellence in Mathematics and Statistics in years 7 to 10
Alexander Smith, Waikanae   

Māori Lifelong Learners Scholarship for a Māori student, enrolled for tertiary study in the following year, who has shown an excellent attitude and achieved at a high level.
Barrett Franks, Christchurch (prize accepted by his mother)

Rural Women New Zealand Golden Jubilee Prize for general excellence and attitude to schoolwork for any students living in a remote area
Maria Henderson, Te Karaka

Mansfield (Fuchsia Trust) Prize awarded to a teen parent who has made the most of the opportunity to continue their education
Courtney Bennik, Levin

Māori Achievement Award for a Māori student who has made the most improvement in their studies
Monty Nahi, Ahipara

Elizabeth Boraman Memorial Prize for students who have responded to challenges and made good progress in their studies
Presented by George Boraman
Freda Osborne, Wanganui
Teoti Taylor, Kimbolton
*Michael Gardiner, Auckland 

Ruby Harris Prize for the student who has raised the standard of his or her education by courage and perseverance
Michael Casey, Tauranga

Parents’ Association 75th Jubilee Prize for dedication and commitment to schoolwork
Woody Boakes, Marlborough
*William Fitzgerald, Dunedin
Helen Jackson, Christchurch
Nicole Jordan, Christchurch

Ex-pupils Association Prize for outstanding determination in overcoming difficulties
Cassia Cheeseman, Auckland

 
Full-time student subject prizes

The Janet McKenzie Memorial Prize for excellence in English in year 6  
Praynar Kirbey, Auckland

Award for outstanding effort in e-Learning or Inquiry Learning in years 1 to 6
Arved Hertwich, Nelson

Janis Marsh Memorial Prize for outstanding effort in Technology in years 1 to 6
Matthew Beardsworth, Auckland

Kathleen Evans Memorial Prize outstanding effort in English in Year 6
Anna Park, Taumarunui

Prize for outstanding effort in Mathematics  and Statistics  in years 1 to 6
Abel Van Booma, Waimate

Prize for outstanding effort in Health and Physical Education in years 1 to 6  
Justin Roberts, Christchurch

Prize for outstanding effort in Science in Years 1 to 6
Jacob Radon, Picton

Prize for outstanding effort in Science in Years 1 to 6
Sarah Radon, Picton

Te Ara Hou Award for cooperation and leadership in an online learning environment in Years 7 to 10
Ruth Barker, King Country

Award for excellence in mathematics and statistics in Years 7 to 10
*Gina Lopez-Merrill, Malaysia

Award for excellence in Science in years 7 to 10
Robin Long, Queenstown

Award for outstanding effort in any or all of the Arts; Music, Visual art or Dance in years 7 to 10
John Love, Auckland

Award for outstanding effort in Social Studies in years 7 to 10
Marcalla Pearce, Whangarei

Award for the student who has made an outstanding effort in English in years 7 to 10
Christina Floka, Auckland

Award for the student who has made an outstanding effort in the Sciences in years 7 to 10
William Thompson, Reporoa

Prize for outstanding effort in Health and Physical Education in years 7 to 10
*Ashleigh Ward, Mount Maunganui

Reta Watson Prize for excellence in Graphics in years 7 to 10 
Emily Hansen, Napier

Vic Watson Memorial Prize for excellence in Technology in years 7 to 10
Nathan Elen, Tauranga

Prize for excellence in English by a senior student
Alexander Garvey, Whangaparoa

Prize for excellence in French as a second language by a senior student  
Theo Finlayson, Auckland

Prize for excellence in Health and Physical Education by a senior student
Seth King-Wall, Katikati

Prize for excellence in Mathematics and Statistics
Clare McDonald, Hamilton

Prize for excellence in Mathematics with Calculus
Christopher Reeves, Wanaka

Prize for excellence in Technology by a senior student 
*Euan Te Bogt, Auckland

Prize for excellence in Transition by a senior student
Mitchell Wilford, Thames

Prize for outstanding achievement and making the best of the opportunities presented to them through their Gateway placement 
Jesse Williams, Taipa

Prize for excellence in Biology by a senior student  
Timothy Hallacy, Christchurch

Prize for excellence in Chemistry by a senior student  
Marcella Jones, Turkey
Beth Williams, Blenheim

Prize or excellence in Physics by a senior student 
Timothy Hallacy, Christchurch

Language Prize for adult students for achievement , progress and enthusiasm in Spanish
Frances Durham, Auckland

Dual student subject prizes

Award for the student who has made an outstanding effort in Mathematics and Statistics in years 7 to 10 
*Arianna Lord, Thames

Jenny Armstrong Memorial Accounting Prize for outstanding work in Accounting
Bradley Sherman, Whangarei

Joyce Cooper Memorial Prize for effort and achievement in the study of textiles
Shonaugh Frew, Christchurch

70th Jubilee Prize for excellence in art by a senior student
Jessie Garrick, Whangarei

Betty Guard Memorial Prize for outstanding work in NCEA Level 1 History
Sophie Arnold, Te Kauwhata

Judith Waugh Prize for excellence in Latin 
Giles Graham, Ranfurly

Judith Waugh Prize for excellence in Music by a senior student 
Melissa Wells, Nelson

Prize for excellence in Art History by a senior student 
Alina Ostapenko, Paraparaumu

Prize for excellence in Chinese as a second language by a senior student 
Cheng-Yueh Liu, Dunedin

Prize for excellence in German as a second language by a senior student 
*Elizabeth Thomas, Palmerston North

Prize for excellence in Japanese as a second language by a senior student 
Caitlin Moon, Christchurch

Prize for excellence in Te Reo Māori for a senior student 
Te Maire Martin, Hamilton