At our Celebration Assembly this week, we were delighted to announce the recipients of our Term 4 awards. We began with the Subject Magis Awards, recognising ākonga who have been striving toward their own personal excellence within a particular subject area throughout the term.
We then acknowledged those students nominated by staff for consistently demonstrating one of our seven virtues: the three Theological Virtues of Faith, Hope, and Love, and the four Cardinal Virtues of Prudence, Fortitude, Temperance, and Justice. These virtues lie at the heart of our Catholic character, and when we live them out, we show that we are directing our lives toward God.
We congratulate all recipients and celebrate the way they contribute to the life and spirit of our St Ignatius community.
Subject Magis Award
The Subject Magis award which is for a student who has been working towards their own personal excellence during the term in a particular subject.
Congratulations to the following ākonga:
Year 7 |
| Aidan Singh | Magis in Creative Design |
| Alliana Enderez | Magis in Te Reo |
| Amelia Pearce | Magis in Te Reo |
| Ava Latu | Magis in English |
| Cybastian Silla | Magis in Te Reo |
| Ella Yu | Magis in Religious Education |
| Emily Stephenson | Magis in Mathematics |
| Emmalyn Maddren | Magis in Health & Physical Education |
| Georgia Sayers | Magis in Mathematics |
| Greta Murphy | Magis in Dance |
| Irene Lijeesh | Magis in Fashion and Textile Design |
| Jaeden Barillas | Magis in Religious Education |
| James Soo Choon | Magis in Health & Physical Education |
| Janine Amposta | Magis in Science |
| Kalila Borja-Sarmiento | Magis in Social Science |
| Kendall Yates | Magis in Te Reo |
| Liam Millar | Magis in Social Science |
| Luisa Stephens | Magis in Religious Education |
| Matthew Nguyen | Magis in English |
| Patrick Almond | Magis in Drama |
| Scarlett Fox | Magis in Social Science |
| Shircel Anne Nunez | Magis in Music |
| Sol Ko | Magis in Digital Technology |
| Sophia Delmendo | Magis in English |
| Spencer Ovington | Magis in Health & Physical Education |
| Theon Tiong | Magis in Health & Physical Education |
| Xian Ong | Magis in Science |
| Zoey Schwalger | Magis in Mathematics |
| Aria Bal | Magis in Religious Education and Magis in Mathematics |
| Avery King | Magis in Te Reo and Magis in Art |
| Kadisha Fetu'u | Magis in Social Science and Magis in Food Technology |
| Ollie Moody | Magis in Science and Magis in Health & Physical Education |
| Stacey Al-Haddad | Magis in English and Magis in Food Technology |
| Zaidee Marikit | Magis in Religious Education and Magis in Social Science |
| Zaria Colbran | Magis in Science and Magis in English |
| Theo Nieuwenhuijsen | Magis in Mathematics, Magis in Science, and Magis in Drama |
Year 8 |
| Alphyne John | Magis in Mathematics |
| Ella Kayes | Magis in English |
| Emma Wattanapradit | Magis in Te Reo |
| Ethan Clarito | Magis in Digital Technologies |
| Finn Butler | Magis in Te Reo |
| Giarn Ruby Lee Mataia | Magis in Social Science |
| Hayden Rogers | Magis in Te Reo |
| Ivy Kilian | Magis in Health & Physical Education |
| James Santos | Magis in Health & Physical Education |
| Jasmine Matangi | Magis in Mathematics |
| Jerusha Sijo | Magis in Religious Education |
| John Paul Feagaiga | Magis in Social Science |
| Jovan Levkovski | Magis in Drama |
| Keith Lee | Magis in Social Science |
| Kenshin Legaspi | Magis in Religious Education |
| Kiean Platon | Magis in Science |
| Kitione Koaneti | Magis in Religious Education |
| Loisi Liava'a | Magis in Science |
| Luke Kiutau | Magis in Music |
| Olivia Malele | Magis in Health & Physical Education |
| Penelope Morrissey | Magis in English |
| Torito Esquivel Garcia | Magis in Art |
| William Griffin | Magis in Fashion and Textiles |
| Zoe Hove | Magis in Dance |
| Andy Nguyen | Magis in Science and Magis in Creative Design |
| Emma Ronald | Magis in Mathematics and Magis in Food Technology |
| Evie Morrison | Magis in Science and Magis in English |
| Evony Burford | Magis in Religious Education and Magis in Mathematics |
| Jacob Hughes | Magis in Social Science and Magis in Health & Physical Education |
| Logan Baker | Magis in English and Magis in Te Reo |
Year 9 |
| Alfroi Hinto | Magis in Music |
| Amaria Matia | Magis in Dance |
| Anna Quinlan | Magis in Te Reo |
| Annie Yu | Magis in Religious Education |
| Chaesi Alosio | Magis in Social Science |
| Deanna Fermin | Magis in Religious Education |
| Drew Liefting | Magis in Creative Design |
| Ethan Steadman | Magis in Drama |
| Jasleen Singh | Magis in Social Science |
| Joslyn Allan | Magis in English |
| La Reina Weale | Magis in English |
| Lauren Hartland | Magis in Food Technology |
| Layla Mohan | Magis in Food Technology |
| Madison Lowther | Magis in Music |
| Nacho Esquivel Garcia | Magis in Mathemathics |
| Nikita van Dam | Magis in Te Reo |
| Rhys Matthews | Magis in Religious Education |
| Simon Joseph Vicente | Magis in Science |
| Sophia Orlowski | Magis in Social Science |
| Sophie Wynne | Magis in Health & Physical Education |
| Xavier Ong | Magis in Health & Physical Education |
| Enzo Collado | Magis in Religious Education and Magis in English |
| Eva Coe | Magis in Mathemathics and Magis in Social Science |
| Jennifer Merkofer | Magis in Health & Physical Education and Magis in Art |
| Kendrick Labis | Magis in Mathemathics and Magis in Science |
| Larissa Weggen | Magis in Mathemathics and Fashion and Textile Design |
| Lillian Hewitt | Magis in Science and Magis in English |
| Nic Madelozo | Magis in Science and Magis in Health & Physical Education |
Year 10 |
| Aabel John | Magis in English |
| Anika Dickson | Magis in Drama |
| Braiden Aspinall | Magis in Social Science |
| Ciara van Heeckeren | Magis in Religious Education |
| Declan Anderson | Magis in Social Science |
| Elysia Rollo | Magis in Religious Education |
| George Lieshout | Magis in Outdoor Education |
| Georgia Turner | Magis in Religious Education |
| Jamie Barillas | Magis in Science |
| Kamila Legaspi | Magis in Mathematics |
| Kimberely Anne Nunez | Magis in Digital Technologies |
| Madeleine Kayes | Magis in English |
| Madi Clark | Magis in Art |
| Pippa Wilson | Magis in Health & Physical Education |
| Quinn Robinson | Magis in Social Science |
| Sam Fraser | Magis in Music |
| Shania Norris-Ruru | Magis in Mathematics |
| Tamsyn Bennett | Magis in Social Science |
| Tate Yorke | Magis in Creative Design |
| Annabelle Shields | Magis in Science and Magis in Health & Physical Education |
| Hayley Thomson | Magis in Science and Magis in Fashion and Textiles |
| Kourtney Sublette | Magis in English and Magis in Science |
| Tiger Bernabe | Magis in Health & Physical Education and Magis in Spanish |
| Issa Abdulahhad | Magis in Religious Education, Magis in English, and Magis in Mathematics |
| Therese Wong | Magis in Health & Physical Education, Magis in Mathematics, and Magis in Food Technology |
Virtue Awards
At the end of each term all our staff have the opportunity to nominate ākonga who have displayed one of the 7 virtues. These are the 3 theological virtues of Faith, Hope and Love and the 4 Cardinal Virtues of prudence, fortitude, temperance and justice. When we display these virtues it is an indication that a person is directing their lives towards God.
There is a special award given to ākonga who receive all 7 of the virtue awards during their time at St Ignatius.
Faith - supporting our Special Character |
| Zaidee Marikit | Zaidee shows our Catholic values every day. She treats others with kindness and respect and helps make our class a caring, faith-filled community. |
| Emmalyn Maddren | Emmalyn’s faith is evident every day through her genuine commitment to the Catholic life of our College. She consistently shows reverence, service, and a willingness to support our spiritual community, living out our values with sincerity and generosity. |
| Olivia Fitzpatrick | Olivia lives and breathes Catholic Character throughout the college, as seen in how she interacts with others. She is always willing to help at Masses whether they are big or small bringing a positive attitude to all she does. |
| Emereziana Lautua | For being a willing helper and participant of Mass. |
| Kourtney Sublette | Kourtney is always willing to contribute to the Catholic Character of the college; she is an Eucharistic Minister and reader at Mass. She will volunteer even if some times she is unsure and always does an excellent job. |
| Shania Norris-Ruru | It is clear to see that Shania is growing in her faith and wanting to share this with others – she confidently gave the reflection at our class Mass. |
Fortitude - demonstrating resilience and courage |
| Madi Campbell | Madi has shown great focused courage and resilience to her learning this term. |
| Eva Amstad | Eva consistently demonstrates fortitude by showing resilience and courage in her learning, never giving up when faced with challenges. She always tries her best, approaching every task with determination and a positive attitude. |
| Paul Eyton-Fa'afiu | Paul has shown that he is striving for his cura personalis in English. |
| Savanna Styles | Savanna shows real fortitude, consistently aiming high in her work and refusing to settle for anything less than her best. |
| Sam Newby | Sam has shown remarkable fortitude this term, demonstrating resilience and courage in his learning by persistently engaging even when tasks felt challenging. He has also made a significant effort to improve his behaviour in Term 4, showing real growth and determination. |
| La Reina Weale | La Reina has shown great fortitude in taking responsibility for her behaviour in science. |
| Alisa Cha | Alisa shows real fortitude, consistently aiming high in her work and refusing to settle for anything less than her best. |
| Vince Arceo | Vince is an absolute joy to teach. He is deeply committed to his learning, consistently taking on every extension challenge with enthusiasm and courage. He shows genuine respect and gratitude each lesson — always offering a sincere thank you and a traditional Mano Po, a treasured Filipino gesture of respect. He supports his classmates, works positively with others, and his progress this year has been outstanding. Vince’s kindness, perseverance, and strong work ethic shine in everything he does. |
| Peni Helu | Peni has shown courage and determination this year in his commitment to working towards being the best he can be. |
| Milla Fogarin | Milla shows real tenacity in class. Always focused and sets the highest standards for herself. Committed, high resilience and responsible. |
| Ruby Waugh | For showing patience, determination, and giving up lots of lunchtimes to continue working on her Fashion and textile assignment. |
Hope - bringing light into the world |
| Zaidee Marikit | Zaidee is a joy to have in the classroom. She is committed to her learning, approaches every task with a positive attitude, and works collaboratively with others, spreading kindness and positivity to all. |
| Aiden Sunil | A consistently cheerful and appreciative student who makes the room light up. |
| Milly Marriner | Milly brings warmth and hope to the class, making it a friendlier, more welcoming place. |
| Ivy Kilian | Ivy brightens every day just by being herself. She lifts people up, spreads good vibes, and reminds others that things will be okay, even when it’s tough. Her kindness, positivity, and caring nature make our school a better place. |
| Frances Moore | Frances embodies the value of Hope through her positivity, service, and unwavering commitment to others. As a volunteer coach and someone who willingly gives her time to assist after school, she continually lifts those around her with her encouragement and steady optimism. Frances models what it means to believe in the potential of others and to work toward a brighter future through her actions each day. |
| Kalai Tatui | Kalai is always a breath of fresh air to both class and the corridors, sharing a smile and joy to all. |
| Nikita van Dam | Nikita is always positive and joyful in class. She brings her smile and an excellent attitude to her learning. |
| Therese Wong | In recognition of your dedication and support in shining a light on our cultures throughout International Festival Week. |
| Jamie Barillas | In recognition of your support and dedication in shining a light on our cultures throughout International Festival Week. |
Justice - being fair and just to all |
| Aria Bal | Aria works diligently in all her mahi and is a thoughtful student who consistently shows manaaki towards others. |
| Eli Leaupepetele | Eli demonstrates the virtue of justice by treating everyone with fairness and respect and valuing what is right and kind. |
| Natalie Lee | Natalie approaches all her mahi with full commitment, staying engaged and always giving her very best. |
| Isla Clotworthy | Isla is so kind and helpful to others. She always has a smile on her face and is willing to lend a helping hand. She is an agent for justice as she always makes the right choices and shows justice in her everyday life. |
Love - demonstrating love for God and others |
| Isabel Maynard | Isabel consistently makes others feel welcome, showing compassion to all ākonga. |
| Brianna Emmerson | Brianna always demonstrates respectful behaviour, strives to do her best in all things. She is motivated by love in her words and actions. |
| Francesca Sta Ana | Francesca consistently shows love in action through her kindness, generosity, and care for our classroom community. She works diligently, completing all tasks to an exceptional standard, and goes above and beyond by quietly tidying the room, putting up chairs, picking up rubbish, and organising the class books without ever being asked. |
| Eva Coe | Eva is supportive and caring towards all her peers. She shows encouragement and kindness without hesitation. |
| Deanna Fermin | Deanna demonstrates a gentle, genuine care for others. She notices when someone needs support and is always the first to offer a helping hand. Her kindness brings a calm, positive presence to our classroom, and her willingness to help reflects a quiet love for those around her. |
| Sitaleki Finau | When an ākonga was unwell, Sitaleki went over to check on them. He gave them some chocolates and fruit to ensure that they were feeling better. |
Temperance - practicing self-control |
| David Strub | David demonstrates the virtue of temperance by enjoying classroom activities and helping others while still maintaining balance and responsibility in completing his learning and school work. |
| Delton Jackson | Delton consistently demonstrates temperance in English. He is always attentive during teaching time, as well as demonstrating the self-control needed to remain on task even when distractions are present. |
| Samuel Speedy | Samuel has demonstrated a balanced lifestyle, in his academic and other co-curricular activities. He strives to achieve more, for the greater glory of God. |
| Rhys Matthews | Rhys deserves the Temperance Award for the remarkable growth he has shown this year. He has demonstrated real maturity and self-discipline in Terms 3 and 4, consistently embodying the spirit of Magis across all his subjects. Rhys now goes above and beyond in his learning, making thoughtful choices, showing restraint, and striving to be his best. |
Prudence - consistently making good choices |
Janine Amposta
| Janine is a diligent student who consistently demonstrates prudence in class, making thoughtful choices, staying focused, and contributing positively in group situations.
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Madi Campbell
| Madi is a quiet, consistent worker, who listens respectfully and completes work with calm diligence.
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Finn Butler
| Finn has consistently made good choices about his learning. He participates fully in class, is a great group member and always applies himself in Mathematics.
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Alphyne John
| Always diligent, Alphyne consistently makes prudent decisions around her own and others' learning.
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Alyxia Ibarra
| For always demonstrating prudence in both Creative and Fashion and Textiles design.
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Rhys Matthews
| For making wise choices in his focus in Science.
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Max Ovington
| Max has consistently applied himself, making good choices which consequently have seen him improve greatly in mathematics this year.
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Tiger Bernabe
| Tiger consistently makes great choices and always makes the choice that serves others. At camp he always chose to help and be of service to his community.
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Shania Norris-Ruru
| Shania has quietly and in her own way supported her fellow students and friends. She has supported various activities in the school with grace and thought.
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