awards
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 Lila McEvoy the 2024 Recipient.
Olney Trophy - DUX
This prize is awarded to the top academic student in Year 13. Congratulations to Sabine Barratt the 2024 DUX recipient.
Gardner Cup - Proxime Accessit
This is the second highest academic award for Year 13. Congratulation to Abby Thompson the 2024 recipient.
Rangatira Wahine & Rangatira Tane
This award recoginises outstanding leadership, service, contribution and dedication to Te ao Māori. Congratulations to Kiiaralee Doak-Smith and Harlem Cooper our 2024 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 Sabine Barratt, Satori Smith, Vincent Carter, Abby Thompson, Lila McEvoy, Caitlin Agustin, Erelyn Lunjevich, Harris Lymburn and Hannah Cross the 2024 George Watt recipients.
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. Not awarded in 2024.
Lear Cup
Lear Cup for Endeavour. Congratulations to Tiarna Webb-Milner our 2024 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 Emer Lea our 2024 receipient.
Marsden Lions Trophy
Awarded to a male and female student who has demonstrated high levels of citizenship and service to others. Congratulations to Caitlin Agustin and Harris Lymburn our 2024 recipients.
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 Harlem Cooper our 2024 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 Trisha Bautista our 2024 recipient.
Whanagarei 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 Harlem Cooper our 2024 recipient.
Reid Trophy for Health & Wellbeing
Congratulations to Lior Elisar our 2024 recipient.
First in Year 12
Congratulations to Henry Pirihi our 2024 recipient.
Second in Year 12
Congratulations to Laura McCullough our 2024 recipient.
First in Year 11
Congratulations to Emily Stuart our 2024 recipient.
Second in Year 11
Congratulations to Hosanna Shandil our 2024 recipient.
Mana Award Year 13
The MANA award is given to students who display extremely high levels of Mana. Congratulations to Lance Manigbas and Samantha Huru our 2024 recipients.
Mana Award Year 12
The MANA award is given to students who display extremely high levels of Mana. Congratulations to Kiarn Reynolds and Kit Kelland our 2024 recipients.
Mana Award Year 11
The MANA award is given to students who display extremely high levels of Mana. Congratulations to Arushi Rawat and Te Koha Rudolph our 2024 recipients.
Student Trustee
This award honors the contribution of our student representative to the Board of Trustees. Congratulations to Erelyn Lunjevich our 2024 recipient.
Dux Ludorum
Sports Person of the Year. Congratulations to Isaac Toovey our 2024 recipient.
All Round Sportsperson
Best all round Sportsperson. Congratulations to Harris Lymburn our 2024 recipient.
Fairplay Sportsmanship Award
Congratulations to the Boys 1st XIII Rugby League Team our 2024 recipients.
Duffield Shield for Leadership in Sport
Congratulations to Izzy Linton our 2024 recipient.
Rose Waerea & Gordon Lee Music Cup
Music Cup for Innovation and Enterprise in Music. Congratulations to Gabriella Uphof our 2024 recipient.
Pasifika Award
Olea la ile pule o le tautua. Congratulations to Ngapine Iuliano-Moses our 2024 recipient.
Jayden Rudolph Cup
This award is for the Most Committed Member of Showquest. Congratulations to Caitlin Agustin our 2024 recipient.
JUNIOR AWARDS:
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sir James Henare Trophy
The Sir James Henare Trophy for excellence in Bilingual Education.
All Round Sports Person 7|8
The best all round Junior Sports Person
Peter Stevenson Cup for Creative Writing - Years 9 & 10Junior Dux Ludorum 9|10
The best all round Junior Sports Person
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
