Head Prefect   -  Layla ward
Head Prefect   -  Nate Woods

Deputy Head Prefect   -   Gabriel Fifita
Deputy Head Prefect   -   Leane Senekal

 Photo Left to Right:  Lucius Hunt, Leane Senekal, Nate Woods,  Layla Ward, Gabriel Fifita

Lucius Hunt 

At the end of three days of Prize-Giving Ceremonies a number of top awards were confirmed. These awards indicate commitment, hard work, focus and contributions on behalf of each of these students.  They are to be commended for all that they have achieved.

It is with very grateful appreciation that the College recognises community support of many of these awards.

Bella Dawson

And therefore the recipient of the Rotary Club of Ashburton Scholarship Award and the Ashburton High School Centennial Trust Plaque.

In gaining Dux, Bella attained the following Awards -

• Top Student in History (John Stewart Memorial Prize and Digby Prosser Cup)
• Top Student in Economics (Dave Hyslop Cup)
• Top Student in Law and Society
• Top Student in German (German Embassy Prize) - Joint Award
• Level 3 Excellence Award

Other Awards attained - 

• Braided Rivers Community Trust Tertiary Study Scholarship
• Lions Club of Ashburton Senior Service and Leadership Award
• AshColl Way Award

Yuji Zhen

And recipient of the Rotary Club of Ashburton Scholarship Award.

In gaining Proxime Accessit,Yuji attained the following Awards -

• Top Student in Mathematics with Calculus (Hogg Memorial Prize and Robb Cup)
• Top Student in Accounting (Gabities Ltd Prize)
• Top Student in Physics (John Hefford Memorial Prize & John Baird Cup)
• Top Student in Chemistry (Drummond Memorial Prize & Keith Gunn Cup) 
• Top Student in Japanese (Ton's Thai Award)
• Excellence in Level 3 Accounting - Online
• Level 3 Excellence Award

Other Awards attained - 

• Braided Rivers Community Trust Tertiary Study Scholarship
• AshColl Way Award

Lilly George-Tarawa

Lilly also received the awards of -

• Top Student in English (Maria Jarman Prize and Cup)
• Top Studet in General Mathematics (General Mathematics Cup)
• Excellence in Level 3 Psychology - Online 
• Level 3 Excellence Award
• University of Otago Maori Entrance Scholarship

Other Awards attained  

• C H Andrews Prize for Initative and Enterprise -Joint Award
• AshColl Way Award

On behalf of our student recipients, Ashburton College acknowledges with gratitude, the community-minded support which enables the annual provision of the following generous scholarships -

John Grigg Scholarship

Gloria Masih

Robert Bell Memorial

Ryan Heal

John Bell Memorial Scholarship

Sarah Brandsma

John Lane Scholarship

Caitlin Collie

Rosalie Begg Memorial Scholarship

Mya George-Tarawa

Ashburton Club & MSA Scholarship

Jake Parsons

Turner Memorial Prize 

Poe-Joseph Taumoae, Makeleta Ula

TT Ryder Prize for Application, Cheerful Effort & Building Significantly on Learning

Gabriel Dayrit

C H Andrews Prize for Initiative & Enterprise

Lilly George-Tarawa, Luke Rhodes

Butterick Memorial Trophy for Scholarship in English & Sporting Endeavour

Jake Parsons

Ashburton Masonic Lodge Centennial Scholarship

Faith Davies

Robin Grigg Agriculture and Horticulture Memorial Scholarship

Gloria Masih

Braided Rivers Community Trust Tertiary Study Scholarship

Jorja Abernethy, Sophia Aguila, Caitlin Collie, Bella Dawson, Mya George-Tarawa, Isla Hart, Maddie Page, Jake Parsons, Makeleta Ula, Lily Zhen

NBS Ashburton College Alumni Scholarship

Liyana Rodriguez

Lions of Ashburton County Award for Citizenship and Community Involvement

Maddie Page

R O McDowell Award for Pride in their School and Community

Taniela Palavi

Lions Club of Ashburton Senior Service and Leadership Award

Bella Dawson

R O McDowell Crystal Trophy for Character and Leadership (presented by the Ashburton High School Centennial Trust)

Yasmin Larry

Rotary Club of Ashburton and Fooks Memorial Award for Prominence in Scholarship, Leadership and Extra-Curricular Activities

Jake Parsons

Olivia McFarlane

In attaining the Year 12 Top Scholar Award Olivia gained the following awards –

• Top Student in Agricultural Science (Five Star Beef Award and BNZ Cup) - Joint Award
• Top Student in Economics
• Top Student in Accounting
• Top Overall Student in Year 12 Commerce (N B Chartered Accountant and Business Advisors Prize)
• Excellence in Level 2 Business Studies - Online
• Citizenship Award for mentoring students in reading
• Level 2 Excellence Award
• AshColl Way Award

Chloe Graham

In attaining the Y12 Top Māori Student Award Chloe gained the following awards -

• Top Student in Biology (Ashburton District Council Prize)
• Top Student in Physical Education (Ashburton District Council Prize) - Joint Award
• Paisley Trophy for Contribution to Year 12 Music
• Ashburton College Cup for Dedication and Contribution to Girls Cricket
• Citizenship Award for mentoring students in reading
• Level 2 Excellence Award
• AshColl Way Award

Dante Tait

Audric Chai

In attaining the Year 11 Top Scholar Award Audric also gained the following awards - 

• Top Scholar in Mathematics (Ashburton District Council Prize and Year 11 Mathematics Cup)
• Top Student in Science (Gordon Binsted Cup and Ashburton District Council Prize)
• Level 1 Excellence Award
• Ashcoll Way Award

Tia Double

In attaining the Year 11 Top Performing Māori Student Award Tia also gained the following awards -

• Level 1 Merit Award

This is awarded to a student who is an excellent member of the community, who displays the values of being a good citizen, and who exemplifies the AshColl Way through their actions in a variety of areas.

The recipient of this award embodies the qualities of an outstanding citizen. Isabelle’s dedication to service was evident both within the school and in the wider community. Through her active participation as a member of the Year 11 Leadership Group, Captain of College swim team, member of school production, Kapa Haka, Year 7/8 Basketball team coach Isabelle has consistently supported fellow students and contributed to the well-being of those around her.  Isabelle is a kind, caring and hard-working student who takes perceptive notice of, and interest in, others.  

Isabelle Morten