Sir Edmund Hillary Scholarship Newsletter Inspiring excellence, all-round development and leadership Hillary Scholarship Programme celebrates 10 year anniversary This year, with a number of events and celebrations scheduled to take place, scholars, partners, supporters and contributors of the programme will have the opportunity to commemorate what has been a successful initiative for developing future leaders. Established in 2005, the Sir Edmund Hillary Scholarship Programme has helped inspire excellence and all-round development and leadership among students, with the scholarship’s underpinning values reflecting those of New Zealand’s greatest adventurer, Sir Edmund Hillary. Michelle Jordan-Tong, Head of Student and Academic Services, says the Hillary Scholarship is unique to Waikato University in that its focus is three-pronged – academic, sports or arts, and leadership. “We have worked hard to ensure the students who are awarded the scholarships are given every opportunity to excel. We’re continually refining what we can offer, and developing new partnerships with sporting and arts organisations to expand opportunities for students. The Step Higher Award is just one example.” Initiatives to celebrate the 10-year anniversary include specialised scholar and graduate scholar pins, a video history of the scholarship including scholar footage, and a 10-year anniversary emphasis on the annual events scheduled for Hillary scholars, including Purpose Day and leadership development. An official event to celebrate the 10-year anniversary will take place on Saturday 23 May at the University. All current Hillary scholars, Hillary alumni and contributors to the programme are invited. Those interested in attending should contact the High Performance Student Manager on [email protected] March 2015 From the Vice-Chancellor As the new Vice-Chancellor of the University of Waikato, it is my pleasure to officially welcome new and returning Sir Edmund Hillary scholars to the University of Waikato for 2015. Having spent just over a month in my new role as Vice-Chancellor, I am quickly coming to appreciate the breadth and quality of the work being undertaken at the University of Waikato, and the impressive level of student achievement that is led by our Sir Edmund Hillary scholars. The Sir Edmund Hillary Programme is an outstanding programme designed to support new and current students wishing to develop their skills in leadership and sport or the creative and performing arts. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Sir Edmund Hillary Programme which, since 2005, has been fostering the most talented young people in New Zealand, including international musicians, composers and vocalists, and national and international sporting champions. I look forward to being involved with the 10-year anniversary events this year, as well as the Sir Edmund Hillary Scholarship Programme over the coming years. The University continues to take a strategic approach to high performance sport by increasing the number of partnerships and ties it has with local and national sporting organisations. Last year we signed agreements with the Chiefs, Midlands Hockey, Bike New Zealand and Triathlon New Zealand. I am sure we will continue with the same approach this year with developing relationships in the sporting arena. The incredible talent pool among the student body at the University of Waikato extends also to music and art. This talent includes accomplished pianist and former student Andrew Leathwick, who was recently accepted into the Australian National Academy of Music (ANAM), and soprano Beverly Pullon who is the University’s first Doctor of Musical Arts and just one of two people in New Zealand to have the qualification. I thank the sponsors of the Sir Edmund Hillary Programme, Calder and Lawson Orbit Corporate Travel, Compass Group, ULeisure and our sporting partners and arts advisers for their for their continued support in making this programme a successful initiative. Professor Neil Quigley Vice-Chancellor Sir Edmund Hillary Scholarship programme WHO CAN APPLY? Scholar assistance contact: »» Students who excel academically and in sports or creative and performing arts »» School leavers »» Current tertiary students »» Students intending to study at the University of Waikato at either the Hamilton or Tauranga campus. Greg O’Carroll – High Performance Student Manager Email: [email protected] Phone: 07 838 4264 WHAT DO YOU RECEIVE? »» Full domestic fees scholarship for study at Waikato University »» Personalised academic support »» Leading coaches/tutors or skills development support in your specialist sport/art »» A Leadership and Personal Development Plan »» Free gym membership and physical conditioning and more. All other enquiries contact: Nicola Clayden – Hillary Programme Manager Email: [email protected] Phone: 07 858 5139 Scholarship applications: Sir Edmund Hillary Scholarship programme, Scholarships Office The University of Waikato, Private Bag 3105, Hamilton, New Zealand Phone: 07 858 5195 Toll Free: 0800 WAIKATO www.waikato.ac.nz/scholarships Proudly sponsored by Hillary Scholarship Applications close on Friday 18 September each year. Application forms are available via www.waikato.ac.nz/hillary Follow us on facebook www.facebook.com/ HillaryScholarsWaikatoUniversity Scholars see work of Sir Ed first-hand The altitudes are high, the temperatures are low, and every day requires four to six hours of trekking. Braving the elements through the Khumbu Valley as part of the Step Higher trip isn’t an easy feat, but it’s an experience that won’t be forgotten. Located 4800m above sea level in the middle of Nepal lies Khumbu Valley – home for three weeks to four Hillary scholars. In 2014, composer Jeremy Mayall, soprano and music student Blaire White, middle distance runner Timothy Stewart, and 2014 Commonwealth Games 4 x 400 relay squad member Kristie Baillie became recipients of the Step Higher Award – a chance for Hillary scholars to travel to Nepal and see first-hand the work that Sir Ed started. Sponsored by Compass Group, the company that supplies catering services to the University’s Halls of Residence, the awards are given to Hillary scholars who not only excel academically but who express a desire to share their skills and contribute to the community. One way the Hillary scholars contribute to the community is by fundraising for the Himalayan Trust through events such as the annual Hillary bake sale and movie night. Before heading to Nepal, the Step Higher recipients did their own fundraising. Overall a total of $15,000 for the Trust was raised. Kristie approached the fundraising in a unique way by climbing Mt Te Aroha four times. “Being that Sir Edmund Hillary is the sole STEP HIGHER TRIP: (L-R) Professor Kay Weaver, Blaire White, Jeremy Mayall, Timothy Stewart, Kristie Baillie and their guide Dennis Casa Shrestha. reason I am here, I wanted to do something that aligned with who he is and what he has done,” Kristie says. “Going out and climbing Mt Te Aroha four times in 48-hours with my mum – which equals the total height of Mt Everest – seemed a great way to engage local community support and raise funds for the Himalayan Trust. It was a rewarding experience and provided merely a taste of what was yet to come during our fantastic adventures in Nepal.” Magic recovery for young netball star It was a bitter-sweet end to 2014 for new Hillary scholar and recently signed Magic player Kelly Jury, but the young star shows no signs of stopping. In August last year, while finishing her final year at New Plymouth Girls’ High School, Kelly got the call to say she’d been signed to the WaikatoBay of Plenty Magic netball team. But the good news quickly turned to bad when a day after the call, Kelly ruptured an Achilles tendon. “As soon as the injury occurred, I remember looking up to my parents and being in disbelief thinking ‘is this seriously happening right now?’ BOUNCING BACK: New Hillary scholar and recently signed Magic player, Kelly Jury, is bouncing back from injury ready for the season ahead. “I had gone from a major high to a devastating low, but thankfully my injury didn’t affect my signing to the team. Looking back from this point, I’m actually surprised at how well I dealt with the situation and feel that I’ve become mentally stronger because of it.” Not one to be stopped by the set-back, Kelly is working closely with the team physiotherapist and strength and conditioning trainer to make sure she bounces back. She’s currently working in the gym five days a week and participates in team trainings as much as possible. “I’m still involved in everything and still travel with the team. Just recently we went to Sydney for a pre-season tournament and the first game of the season is set for February 28 in Adelaide.” Kelly is one of this year’s new Hillary scholars, and has just begun studying a Bachelor of Sport and Leisure Studies. She looks forward to the busy year ahead with studies, leadership development as part of the Sir Edmund Hillary Scholarship Programme, and training. “I’m looking forward to gaining leadership skills and meeting a lot of new people. As for my sport, I’m looking forward to just getting out onto the court again and all the experiences I’m going to have with the Magic team in the ANZ Championships.” Motivational adventurer inspires future leaders Waikato University alumnus Jamie Fitzgerald gave an inspirational speech to Hillary scholars about his business successes and extreme adventures. Jamie, who graduated with a Bachelor of Communication Studies in 2005, gave insights from his experiences trekking to the South Pole, rowing across the Atlantic, being a front man for the TVNZ series First Crossings, and running his own management consultancy. The talk came as part of the Hillary programme’s annual leadership development, an opportunity for scholars to hear from inspirational keynote speakers. Scholars were undoubtedly impressed with the tips and tools given by the famous alumnus. “I really enjoyed his speech. Setting milestones and understanding how powerful progress is as a motivator was a great idea that I took away,” says Tim Stewart, Hillary scholar for athletics. “The fact that he was able to link it to our personal purpose made it even more relevant to us.” Last year, Jamie was awarded a Distinguished Alumni Award for his successes, mainly that of his business Inspiring Performance, helping individuals, groups and organisations strategise goals and achieve them. The University of Waikato Distinguished Alumni Awards celebrate and honour graduates of the University of Waikato who have achieved throughout their careers, taking into account excellence in the professional, cultural, creative and voluntary sectors. Hillary alumna gets vocal It can be a hard job singing all day long, and sometimes, for weeks on end, but for Hillary alumna and soprano Julia Booth it’s a walk in the park. Julia, who graduated with a Master of Music, has been busy the last year with vocal training and performing. Last May she was the star performer in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Phantom of the Opera, playing the lead character of Christine. “My worst fear was driving the boat into the orchestra pit. Thankfully it behaved! It was a brilliant show to be a part of. Quite literally an opportunity of a lifetime.” Following that, Julia spent three and a half weeks in London to further her training within the Estill Voice Training System. After eight years of study, she is now a Certified Master Teacher, one of only two in New Zealand. This year, Julia took to the stage again in another musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber, Tell Me on a Sunday and was a soloist with the TWSO at Sunset Symphony, both part of this year’s Hamilton Gardens Arts Festival. Julia lectures voice at WINTEC, Canterbury University and St Peter’s School in Cambridge and is voice consultant to occupational voice users from her private studio. 2014 Hillary Medal recipients International snowboarder Natalie Good and clarinettist Nathaniel Smorti have been named Hillary Medal recipients – a highly prestigious award given to top Hillary scholars. Two Hillary Medals are awarded each year, one for sports and the other for the top arts scholar. To be eligible for the medal, Hillary scholars must demonstrate a high level of academic achievement, a very high level of achievement in either a sporting code, or a performing or creative art and show exceptional leadership qualities. Natalie completed a conjoint Bachelor of Management Studies/Bachelor of Laws degree. She should be training and competing overseas, but she broke her leg while training on the slopes in northern Japan and has come home to Cambridge while her leg mends. In 2013 she was the first New Zealander in history to win a gold medal at the World Winter Universiade games, which rank second only to the Winter Olympics, when she won the slopestyle finals in Trentino, Italy, ahead of two Swiss competitors. INSPIRING LEADERSHIP: Adventurer and Waikato alumnus, Jamie Fitzgerald, was the keynote speaker at the Hillary leadership development day recently. SUPER SOPRANO: Hillary alumna Julia Booth has been busy with vocal training and performing. “It’s great to win the Hillary medal,” Natalie says, “And my injury has got me thinking it might be time to start thinking about a job, either in finance or law. I guess it will depend on my recovery and how the next year pans out. I still have the 2018 Winter Olympics in my sights and will be there if I can.” Nathaniel Smorti is returning to Waikato this year to complete a Postgraduate Diploma in HILLARY MEDALLISTS: Nathaniel Smorti and Natalie Good. Music Performance, but will spend much of the winter in Europe as he works toward becoming an international musician. Nathaniel graduated with honours from Lake Taupo Christian School at age 14, winning the top academic and musical awards. After high school, Nathaniel spent a gap year volunteering as a teacher aide in Santo, Vanuatu. During his first year at Waikato University, he topped second-year economics and several other papers. A switch to music has seen him performing on a national and international level in orchestral, chamber and soloist performance – most notably a second place at the Sydney Eisteddfod Chamber Music Competition and third at the National Concerto Competition. In addition to his studies, Nathaniel is heavily involved in numerous community organisations as a teacher, coach, organiser and conductor. “I am truly humbled to have been awarded the Hillary Medal. When I started my musical pursuits at Waikato I applied three times to become a Hillary Scholar. The input of my mentors, parents, friends and university staff, and the opportunities available here at Waikato have been instrumental in me standing here as the person and musician I am today.” 2015 Sir Edmund Hillary Scholars Returning 2015 Sir Edmund Hillary Scholars continued Name Sport(s) or Creative/ Performing Art(s) Secondary School Degree(s) Name Sport(s) or Creative/ Performing Art(s) Secondary School Degree(s) Georgia Allen Rowing Hamilton Girls' High School BE(Hons) Tamina Beveridge Music Wellington East Girls' College BMus Kaylee Bird Dance Otumoetai College BMS/LLB Eliza Boom Music Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu BMus Taila Burton Theatre Aquinas College BA Camille Buscomb *PM Athletics St Peter's School, Cambridge BA Christie Davis *P2P Rowing Rangitoto College BCMS Joshua Dowsing Rugby New Plymouth Boys' High School BSocSc Luka Ellery Rowing Te Awamutu College BE(Hons) Natasha FitzSimons*PM Hockey Westlake Girls' High School BSpLS Morgan Haakma Wakeboarding Sacred Heart Girls' College BSpLS Adele Hanright Music Edgecumbe College BMus(Hons) Eileish Hayes Football St Peter's School, Cambridge BSpLS/LLB Talia Horgan Athletics Cambridge High School BCS Connor Johnston Basketball Tauranga Boys' College BMS Kelly Jury Netball New Plymouth Girls' High School BSpLS Christian Kelleher Rugby Sacred Heart College, Auckland BMS Alice Kennedy Theatre Sacred Heart Girls' College, Hamilton BA/BCS Quin Leong Dance Hillcrest High School BBA/LLB Oliver Leydon-Davis Badminton Hillcrest High School BMS Gwen Lyon Music Waikato Diocesan School for Girls BMus Codi Merito Bike Hamilton Boys' High School BBA Missy Mooney Theatre Hillcrest High School BA Georgia Morton Volleyball Trident High School BEP Max Munneke Music Wanganui High School BMus Madison Nonoa-Horsefield Music Hamilton Girls' High School BA Courtney O'Callaghan Rugby Central Southland College BBA Kaydi O'Connor-Stratton Te Ao Mihiata PaengaMorgan Nga Wai Hono i Te Po Paki Canoe Slalom Mount Maunganui College BMS Simmon Howe *HQ Jessica Howse Megan Hull *P2P Aperahama Hurihanganui Keith Inglis Denzel Ieremia Kane Jacobson Mitchell Jacobson Kylie Jens Kaharau Keogh Aaron Keppler Kate Kernaghan *HQ Tupuria King Brooke Kirkbride Shaun Kirkham *PM Daniel Krippner Catherine Kwak Ashton Ledger Susannah Leydon-Davis Felicity Leydon-Davis Christopher Lord Niamh Lovelock Sam Lucas Jessica MacAskill *HQ Paul Maguire Anna Mahon Filipe Manu Mungo Mason Jacinta Matson Linda Matthews *PM Conor Maxwell Ellie McCleery Jonathan Merchant Hamiora Mihaka Cory Miles Zachary Millar Emma Millar *HQ Tamsin Moala Atunaisa Moli Lachlan Musgrave Shannon O'Donnell Vincent Owen Leah Parkinson Emily Patterson Shaunna Polley *HQ Karina Radley Melita Raravula *P2P Nikita Roberts Samantha Rowe Leanna Ryan Callum Saunders Cosette Saville Hannah Seifert Caleb Shepherd *PM Sam Shergold Angela Simpson *HQ Samantha Sinclair *PM Cho Ki Jacky Siu Monique Smith Nathaniel Smorti *HM *HQ Kendall Spence Madeleine Stapleton *HQ Zoe Stevenson *PM Cassandra Storey Tiaan Taylor Rikki Tamatea Terekia Anjali Thakker *HQ Ryan Thompson Alanah Thwaites Jeremy Tomkins Tidavadee Tongdethsri *HQ Jessamy Topping James Tucker Rachel Twyman Stacey Waaka *P2P Matthew Wallbank Naomi Whalley Blaire White *SHA *HQ Shelby Wilson Josef Winders Nakita Wiperi Mikayla Woods Louis Wright Sarah Young *PM Netball Kickboxing Hockey Waka Ama Sailing Golf Rugby Rugby Football Māori Creative and Performing Art Basketball Hockey Waka Ama Cricket Rowing Rock Climbing Music Screen and Media Badminton Badminton/Cricket Wood Chopping Music Music Table Tennis Wakeboarding Music Music Rugby Squash Rowing Theatre Athletics Tennis Rugby League Boxing Squash Squash Netball Rugby Hockey Netball/Waterskiing Graphic Design Dance Netball Volleyball Surf Life Saving Swimming Netball Dance Athletics Bike Orienteering Golf Rowing Surf Life Saving Orienteering Netball Music Bike Music Theatre Badminton Rowing Spring Board Diving Netball Māori Creative and Performing Art Inline Hockey/Ice Hockey Motocross Volleyball Theatre Golf Graphic Design Rugby Music Rugby Cricket Graphic Design Music Swimming Bike Māori Creative and Performing Art Equestrian Bike Equestrian Opotiki College Cambridge High School Wairarapa College Rotorua Boys' High School Taupo-nui-a-tia College Hamilton Boys' High School Hamilton Boys' High School Cambridge High School St Peter's School, Cambridge Nga Taiatea Wharekura St Paul's Collegiate School St Hilda's Collegiate School Kaitaia College Cambridge High School Hamilton Boys' High School Hamilton Boys' High School Villa Maria College Rotorua Boys' High School Hillcrest High School Hillcrest High School Otorohanga College Campion College Overseas Secondary School James Hargest College Trident High School Tauranga Girls' College Dilworth School Tauranga Boys' College Whangarei Girls' High School Wellington Girls' College St John's College, Hamilton Waikato Diocesan School for Girls St Peter's School, Cambridge St Paul's College, Auckland St John's College, Hamilton Paraparaumu College Paraparaumu College Waitara High School Marlborough Boys' College Tauranga Boys' College Rotorua Girls' High School Hillcrest High School Mount Maunganui College Upper Hutt College Hamilton's Fraser High School Bethlehem College Pompallier Catholic College New Plymouth Girls' High School Te Puke High School Roncalli College Marlborough Boys' College Pukekohe High School St Peter's School, Cambridge Hamilton Boys' High School Tauranga Boys' College Rotorua Lakes High School John Paul College Westlake Boys' High School Campion College Lake Taupo Christian School Hauraki Plains College Hillcrest High School Tauranga Girls' College Sacred Heart Girls' College, Hamilton Waitara High School Gisborne Boys' High School Hillcrest High School Te Awamutu College Tauranga Girls' College Tauranga Boys' College Sacred Heart Girls' College, Hamilton Waiopehu College St Bedes College Diocesan School for Girls, Auckland Whakatane High School Hamilton Boys' High School Hillcrest High School Sacred Heart Girls' College, Hamilton Waikato Diocesan School for Girls Verdon College Melville High School St Peter's School, Cambridge Matamata College Forest View High School GradDipT BMS(Hons) BCS BA/LLB BBA BMS BMS BE(Hons) BSocSc/LLB BMus BMS MTchgLn BSpLS BMS BCS BE(Hons) BMus BA BMS BSc BE(Hons) BMus BMus PhD BCGD BMus BMus LLB BSpLS BE(Hons) BTchg/BA BSc/LLB BMS/LLB BE(Hons) BSpLS BSpLS GradDipT BMS BSpLS BMS PhD BCGD BSocSc BSocSc GradDipT BSc(Tech) BEP BTchg BTchg/BA BSocSc BMS BEP LLB(Hons) BA BMS MSc(Research) BMS BMus BSocSc PGDip BA BSoc(Hons) BSc BMS/LLB BSpLS BA MSc BBA BSc(Tech) BTchg/BA PhD BCGD BCS BMus BSpLS BMS BCGD BMus(Hons) BSpLS BSc(Tech) BTOUR BEP BMS(Hons) BCS Māori Creative and Performing Art Gisborne Girls' High School BA Māori Creative and Performing Art Te Wharekura o Rakaumangamanga BMPD John Penyas Football St Paul's Collegiate School BCGD Justin Sangster Rugby/Taekwondo Aquinas College BMS Aidan Sarikaya Hockey Hamilton Boys' High School LLB Jessica Searle Netball Palmerston North Girls' High School BCS Hamish Sheridan Basketball St John's College BE(Hons) Felicity Tomkins Music Tauranga Girls' College BMus/BSc Jordan Trainor Rugby St Peter's College, Auckland BCGD Max Trimble Squash Whangarei Boys' High BMS/BSpLS Natalie Trow Graphic Design Waikato Diocesan School For Girls BCGD Kane Turketo Volleyball Tikipunga High School BSpLS Bradley Wiley Surf Life Saving Trident High School BMS Nina Wollaston *P2P Bike Baradene College BMS Arnie Yugaraja Cricket Christ's College BBA Returning 2015 Sir Edmund Hillary Scholars Name Sport(s) or Creative/ Performing Art(s) Secondary School Degree(s) Alexander Arai-Swale Jack Arnall Matthew Arnott Kriste Baillie Matthias Balzat Brigitte Balzat Alexander Bardoul *PM Michaela Barker Andrew Bell Che Bunce Adam Burn Kate Carlton *HQ Amy Christophers Thomas Clout Caleb Coffey Dolan Cox *HQ Jules Craft Rachel Curran June Dams *HQ Sally Davenport Lewis Dean *HQ Ryan Dingle Matthew Dunham *PM Jonathan Eyers Madison Farrant Natalie Foster Sam Franicevic Daniel Franks *PM Bjarne Frederiksen Cian Gardner Philip Garrity Joshua Gascoigne Helena Gasson Ben Good Natalie Good *SHA *HM James Grace Lauren Grout *HQ Conor Gyde James Hammond Vinny Harris Scott Hilliar Stephanie Holcroft Music Cricket Canoe Slalom Athletics Music Music Rowing Graphic Design Music Football Rugby Football Netball Cricket Theatre Music Surfing Weightlifting Music Netball Comedy Triathlon Rowing Music Bike Theatre Creative Technologies Bike Motocross Theatre Theatre Rugby Swimming Karate Snowboarding Karate Music Theatre Canoe Slalom Badminton/Softball Athletics/Football Triathlon Hillcrest High School Lindisfarne College Dunstan High School Morrinsville College Wentworth College Westlake Girls' High School Hamilton Boys' High School Waikato Diocesan School for Girls Burnside High School Hamilton Boys' High School Hamilton Boys' High School Tauranga Girls' College Otumoetai College Tauranga Boys' College St John's College, Hamilton Whakatane High School Gisborne Boys' High School Birkenhead College Tauranga Girls' College Bethlehem College Pukekohe High School Spotswood College St Peter's School, Cambridge St Paul's Collegiate School Waikato Diocesan School for Girls Fairfield College Hamilton Boys' High School Cashmere High School Wairarapa College Melville High School Hillcrest High School Cambridge High School Hauraki Plains College Cambridge High School Mount Aspiring College St John's College, Hamilton Gisborne Girls' High School St John's College, Hamilton William Colenso College Hamilton Boys' High School St Paul's Collegiate School Hillcrest High School BMus BSpLS BMus BSocSc (Hons) BMus BMus BMS BCS BSc LLB(Hons) BBA/GradDip GradDipT MSc(Research) BMS/LLB BA/BBA MBM BA BSc(Tech) DMA BMS BSc(Hons) BSc BMS BMus BSc BA/LLB(Hons) BMS BMCT BECom BTchg/BA BA BSpLS BSpLS BMS BMS/LLB MMS PGDip BMS/BSc BSc LLB BSpLS BSpLS Correct as at 27 February 2015 *HM denotes Sir Edmund Hillary Medallist. *SHA denotes Step Higher Award recipient. *PM means that the student has received a Prime Minister’s Scholarship. *P2P denotes Pathway to Podium Athletes. *HQ denotes higher Qualification Hillary Scholar
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