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Awards & Honours

SENIOR AWARDS:

Congratulations to Jessica Andrews the 2023 recipient

Dr McBirney Memorial Award

This award has traditionally been the top award presented to the best all-round student, based on their character, application and ability. The award is made in memory of the district's first doctor. Dr McBirney gave eight years of selfless devotion to the people of this area during the years 1954 - 1962. After his death, the community decided his commitment and dedication should be remembered by this award to a senior student reflecting similar attributes.

Congratulations to James Lewis the 2023 DUX recipient

DUX

This prize is awarded to the top academic student in Year 13.

Congratulations to Joel Tolley the 2023 recipient

Proxime Accessit

This is the second highest academic award for Year 13.

Congratulations to James Lewis, Jessica Andrews, Joel Tolley, Sophie Hall, Nehana Griffiths and Ciaran Kay the 2023 George Watt recipients

George Watt Grant

These grants are made in memory of Mr George Watt a long time resident of the Ruakaka area.  Mr Watt bequeathed a considerable endowment to Bream Bay College as a means of assisting students to benefit from the higher education he so admired.
The first of these annual grants were awarded to Year 13 students in 1997.  The grants are for those students who intend undertaking tertiary education.

Congratulations to Rico McLean our 2023 recipient

Harvey Abercrombie Awards

Harvey was a former pupil of Bream Bay College who was heavily involved in community affairs. He was a Ventura Scout leader and a Youth leader at the local church in Waipu. Harvey completed his first degree at Lincoln University in Agriculture and Economics, worked for a year as Dairy Consulting Officer and then went back to Lincoln University and completed a second degree in Tropical Agriculture. Harvey passed away tragically at the age of 24 on the 17th March 1993 due to a tractor accident. Helen and Bruce Matheson have donated this scholarship in his memory.

Congratulations to Michael Doak and Madi Dackers our 2023 recipients

MANA Award Year 13

The MANA award is given to a girl and a boy who display extremely high levels of Mana. 

Congratulations to Lila McEvoy and Harlem Cooper our 2023 recipients

MANA Award Year 12

The MANA award is given to a girl and a boy who display extremely high levels of Mana. 

Congratulations to Laura McCullough and Hansaka Mapatunage our 2023 recipientsMapatunage

MANA Award Year 11

The MANA award is given to a girl and a boy who display extremely high levels of Mana. 

Congratulations to Michael Doak and Tayah Wilson our 2023 recipients

Rangatira Tane & Wahine

The Rangatira is awarded for Leadership in te Ao Māori.

Congratulations to Madison Dackers our 2023 recipient

Waipu Lions Citizenship Cup

This award was first awarded in 1975. It is awarded to a student who has participated fully in the Bream Bay School community. The student shows civic duty as a leader. They are always supportive, reliable and well respected.

Congratulations to Michael Doak our 2023 recipient

Kururangi Citizenship Cup

This award was first presented in 1978 to a senior student of Maori or Pacific Island decent. It is awarded to a student who shows leadership, reliability and sincerity. This student plays an active role in the Bream Bay community and is well respected by other students.

Congratulations to Ciaran Kay our 2023 recipient

KT Footwear Integrity Trophy

Donated by the PTA. This award has been awarded since 1992 to a student who has shown themselves to be honest and up right in character. They must have demonstrated integrity in their actions throughout the year.

Congratulations to Shynnese Tuki our 2023 recipient

Whangarei MP’s Award for Contribution to Racial Harmony

This award is awarded to a student who contributes to the multi cultural harmony of the college and / or its community. The recipient will be a senior student who promotes: respect and appreciation of difference, harmony and equity among our diverse students and whose actions are culturally and racially appropriate, accessible and free from racism and discrimination.

Congratulations to Kael Heiwari & Amy McNamara our 2023 recipients

Marsden Lions Trophy

Awarded to a male and female student who has demonstrated high levels of citizenship and service to others.

Waipu Anglican Opportunity Shop Apprenticeship Award

Awarded to students that have taken up an apprenticeship.

Congratulations to Jessica Watson our 2023 recipient

Dux Ludorum

Sports Person of the Year.

Congratulations to Jessica Andrews our 2023 recipient

Best All-round Sportsperson

Best all round Sportsperson. 

Congratulations to Angus Paton our 2023 recipient

Lear Cup

Lear Cup for Endeavour.

Congratulations to Nicole Botha our 2023 recipient

Reid Trophy

Reid Trophy for Health and Wellbeing.

Rose Waerea and Gordon Lee Cup for Innovation and Enterprise in Music
Pacifika Leadership awards - O le ala ile pule o le tautua
Pacifika Leadership awards - Rangatira Tane
THE 100 PLUS CLUB
In 2006 the College introduced a 100 Plus Club for students who gained more than 100 credits at excellence in their junior diploma. A member of our community has provided $100 members of the 100 Plus Club since 2007. They have also offered to provide $100 for students who achieve an NCEA diploma at excellence. Our students have excelled in the 100 Plus Club and the School is always looking for additional sponsors. Please email [email protected] if you would like further information

JUNIOR AWARDS:

Congratulations to Kara Jacoby & Kobe Malota the 2023 recipients

Junior Mana Award Year 7

The MANA award is given to a girl and a boy who display extremely high levels of Mana in each Year level.

Congratulations to Nova Anderson & Kayden Hoverd the 2023 recipients

Junior Mana Awards Year 8

The MANA award is given to a girl and a boy who display extremely high levels of Mana in each Year level.

Congratulations to Harmony Cordell-Hunt & Harry Setiawan the 2023 recipients

Junior Mana Awards Year 9

The MANA award is given to a girl and a boy who display extremely high levels of Mana in each Year level.

Congratulations to Sophie Pram & Kaiser Jacoby the 2023 recipients

Junior Mana Awards Year 10

The MANA award is given to a girl and a boy who display extremely high levels of Mana in each Year level.

Congratulations to Te Koha Rudolph & Tahlia-Rose Donaldson the 2023 recipients

Sir James Henare Trophy

The Sir James Henare Trophy for excellence in Bilingual Education.

Congratulations to Charlotte Palmer & Quinton Showler the 2023 recipients

All Round Sports Person 7|8

The best all round Junior Sports Person

Congratulations to Ava Pullen & Mahko Linton the 2023 recipients

Junior Dux Ludorum 9|10

The best all round Junior Sports Person

Peter Stevenson Cup for Creative Writing - Years 9 & 10
Cup for Year 7 & 8 Speech Contest
Cup for Year 9 & 10 Speech Contest
Cup for Most Improved Debater - Years 7 - 10
Cup for Top Junior Debater
Jim Thorne Cup - For Excellence in Music
Best Contribution to Rock & Pop Music
Cup for Contribution to Vocals
Kapahaka Award - Most improved Female and Male performer in years 7-10
Excellence in Pratical Horticulture
Shield for Outstanding Achievement in Science

The below Junior Year Level badges are currently being re-branded. This section will be updated as soon as changes have been approved.

Year 7 & 8 Kia Maia Badge:
This badge may be gained by displaying all-round excellence in core classes and have participated in three other areas of the school.   
Year 7 & 8 Rawe Badge:
This is the highest and most prestigious award.  In order to receive a Rawe Badge, a student must have a Kia Maia Badge and be involved in at least three other co-curricular areas (Leadership, Academic, Sporting, Cultural and Service)
Year 9 & 10 Endeavour Badge:
This badge may be gained by displaying all-round excellence in core classes and have participated in three other areas of the school.   
Year 9 & 10 Tumuaki Badge: 
This is the highest and most prestigious award.  In order to receive a Tumuaki Badge, a student must have an Endeavour Badge and involved in at least six activities across at least three other co-curricular areas (Leadership, Academic, Sporting, Cultural and Service)


THE 100 PLUS CLUB
In 2006 the College introduced a 100 Plus Club for students who gained more than 100 credits at excellence in their junior diploma. Breakdown as follows:
If a student receives 180 credits or more, they receive $150
If a student receives between 140 & 179 credits they receive $100
If a student receives between 100 & 139 credits they receive $50
Our students have excelled in the 100 Plus Club and the School is always looking for additional sponsors. Please email [email protected] if you would like further information
Record of Achievement guidelines for our students:
Awards for Academic, Culture, Service and Sporting Achievement
Bream Bay College aims to recognise excellence in the total range of activities available to students at BBC with a view to confirming the pursuit of excellence and building of self-esteem in students.
Academic Record Of Achievement:  

  • Gaining a placing in academic competitions
  • Being a finalist in the speech contest, Research expo, or excellence in a creative Writing Portfolio
  • Or by entering three of more academic competitions
  • Top of Year Level

Sporting Record Of Achievement: 

  • Representing the college in a sporting activity. This includes any sport that the student plays for the college over a season as well as representing the college in an inter-school fixture

Cultural Record Of Achievement: 

  • Being a member of the kapahaka group
  • Participating in a college production
  • Being in the music concert or ‘Te Tuinga’
  • Participating in music such as bands, singing or learning an instrument
  • Or participating in debating

Service Record Of Achievement:

  • Helping a teacher for a designated number of hours in their own time
  • Producing things for the likes of a college production
  • Helping in the library
  • Outstanding contribution to the student centre
  • Or for initiating lunchtime activities

Leadership Record of Achievement:

  • Part of Manakai Group
  • Class Leader
  • Whanau Leader
  • Bus Monitor
  • Captain , Coach, umpire or referee
  • Kapa Haka Leader

 

 

 

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