Celebrating
Ākonga
Name | Criteria | Award |
House points | Celebrating daily moments of personal participation, achievement or excellence. | Contributes to personal and House achievement |
Ākonga of the weekĀkonga of the week - The 485 Award | Weekly Ākonga award for someone who has displayed notable personal excellence, open to be nominated by any ākonga. | One award drawn and presented in weekly assembly and Lunch Bar Voucher |
Weekly Manutaki Award per Year Level | Weekly Excellence Review - best in year group as nominated by Manutaki | Weekly Newsletter announcement, certificate and 10 House Points |
Principal Award | At the principals discretion for ākonga who have made a special contribution to college life | Weekly Newsletter announcement, certificate and 10 House Points |
Faith | For Ākonga who have demonstrated particular support for the Catholic Life of our College | Certificate presented at Termly Celebration Assembly |
Hope | For Ākonga who bring light and hope into the world for others | Certificate presented at Termly Celebration Assembly |
Love | For Ākonga who demonstrate love of God and others | Certificate presented at Termly Celebration Assembly |
Prudence | For Ākonga who consistently make great choices | Certificate presented at Termly Celebration Assembly |
Temperance | For Ākonga who practice self-control | Certificate presented at Termly Celebration Assembly |
Justice | For Ākonga who are fair and just to all | Certificate presented at Termly Celebration Assembly |
Fortitude | For Ākonga who demonstrate resilience and courage | Certificate presented at Termly Celebration Assembly |
Virtues Award | For Ākonga who have achieved all 7 Virtue awards during their time at College | Badge awarded at annual prize giving |
Name | Criteria | Award |
Subject Magis | 1 ākonga per class, per subject | Certificate awarded at Termly Celebration Assembly |
Manutaki Magis | 3 ākonga per year group | Certificate awarded at annual prize giving |
Academic Excellence | Academic Excellence in each Year group per subject (top 10) | Certificate awarded at annual prize giving |
Top in subject per year | Cup awarded at annual prize-giving | |
Top in each Year | Cup awarded at annual prize-giving | |
Cultural Excellence | Top 3 Per Year group: Outstanding contribution and performance in the arts, visual arts, music and culture. | Certificate awarded at annual prize giving
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Community Excellence | Top 3 Per Year group: Outstanding generosity and compassion to those in need. | Certificate awarded at annual prize giving
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Leadership Excellence | Top nominations across different leadership areas:
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School Colours (from 2026) | For exceptional and prestigious achievement - in sports and arts. | School Colours |
House Points | Ākonga with most number of House Points per year group | Annual Prize giving - Voucher |
House Cup | The House which has received the most House Points in the year. | House Cup presented at Annual Prize Giving |
Feast Day Award | For: | Awarded during our Feast Day mass annually |
Magis Award | A supreme and highest award for the ākonga in the top year group who has been nominated for achieving across all areas of College Life. The 8 nominees from across the year group will be acknowledged with the overall recipient announced at prize giving. | Ākonga Certificate for all 8 nominees at annual prize giving and Cup for the overall winner |
Name | Criteria | Award |
Competence Award | For Ākonga who use knowledge and develop talents and skills to do something efficiently so they can be relied upon. | Badge and Certificate award at annual prize giving |
Compassion Award | For Ākonga who cultivate empathy, concern for others and stand in solidarity with those who are suffering. | Badge and Certificate award at annual prize giving |
Commitment Award | For Ākonga who demonstrate dedication to personal growth, excellence and the pursuit of the common good. | Badge and Certificate award at annual prize giving |
Conscience Award | For Ākonga who demonstrate the ability to consider the impact of their actions on others and the world around them. | Badge and Certificate award at annual prize giving |
Loyola Award | A supreme award for Ākonga who have received all 4 C’s awards | School Colours |