Te Kura Awards 2011

Special Awards

Year levels Prize name Prize citation

13The Correspondence School Parents’ and Supervisors’ Association Dux Award

for overall excellence in year 13

1 to 13 Ex-pupils Association Prize for outstanding determination in overcoming difficulties

1 to 13 Rural Women New Zealand Golden Jubilee Prize

for general excellence and attitude to schoolwork for any students living in a remote area

1 to 13 Parents' Association 75th Jubilee Prize for dedication and commitment to schoolwork

10 to 13 Mansfield (Fuchsia Trust) Prize awarded to a teen parent who has made the most of the opportunity to continue their education

1 to 13 Award for a Maori student who has made the most improvement in their studies

1 to 13 Chief Executive Officer’s Prize for meritorious work

Adult Students

Year levels Prize name Prize citation

11 to 13 Language Prize for adult students for achievement , progress and enthusiasm in German

ArtYear levels Prize name Prize citation

1 to 6 Prize for outstanding effort in Art in years 1 to 6

Te Kura Awards 2011

7 to 10 Award for outstanding effort in any or all of the Arts; Music, Visual art or Dance in years 7 to 10

11 to 13 Judith Waugh Prize for excellence in Music by a senior student

11 to 13 70th Jubilee Prize for excellence in Art by a senior student

11 to 13 Prize for excellence in Art History by a senior student

English

Year levels Prize name Prize citation

6 The Janet McKenzie Memorial Prize for excellence in English in year 6

1 to 6 Kathleen Evans Memorial Prize for outstanding effort in English in year 6

7 to 10 Award for excellence in English in years 7 to 10

7 to 10 Award for the student who has made an outstanding effort in English in years 7 to 10

11 Millicent Mason Prize for high literary ability in year 11

11 to 13 Ruth Crisp Prize for original work

11 to 13 Prize for excellence in English by a senior student

GatewayYear levels Prize name Prize citation

11 to 13 Prize for outstanding effort and achievement in the Gateway programme

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Te Kura Awards 2011

Health and PE

Year levels Prize name Prize citation

1 to 6 Prize for outstanding effort in Health and Physical Education in years 1 to 6

7 to 10 Award for outstanding effort in Health and Physical Education in years 7 to 10

11 to 13 Prize for excellence in Health and Physical Education by a senior student

Inquiry LearningYear levels Prize name Prize citation

1 to 6 Award for outstanding effort in e-Learning or Inquiry Learning in years 1 to 6

Languages

Year levels Prize name Prize citation

7 to 10 Award for the student who has made an outstanding effort in years 7 to 10 Spanish in 2011

11 to 13 Judith Waugh Prize for excellence in Latin

11 to 13 Prize for excellence in Spanish as a second language by a senior student

11 to 13 Prize for excellence in Japanese as a second language by a senior student

11 to 13 Prize for excellence in German as a second language by a senior student

11 to 13 Prize for excellence in French as a second language by a senior student

11 to 13 Prize for excellence in Chinese as a second language by a senior student

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11 to 13 Prize for excellence in Classical Studies by a senior student

7 to 10 Award for excellence in Te Reo Maori in years 7 to 10

11 to 13 Prize for excellence in Te Reo Māori for a senior student

MathematicsYear levels Prize name Prize citation

1 to 6 Prize for outstanding effort in Mathematics in years 1 to 6

7 to 10 Award for excellence in Mathematics in years 7 to 10

7 to 10 First equal Award for the student who has made an outstanding effort in Mathematics in years 7 to 10

11 to 13 Prize for excellence in Mathematics with Calculus at a senior level

11 to 13 Prize for excellence in Statistics and Modelling by a senior student

11 to 12 Prize for excellence in Mathematics at a senior level

ScienceYear levels Prize name Prize citation

1 to 6 Prize for outstanding effort in Science in Years 1 to 6

7 to 10 Award for excellence in Science in years 7 to 10

7 to 10 Award for the student who has made an outstanding effort in the Sciences in years 7 to 10

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11 to 13 Prize for excellence in Agriculture by a senior student

11 to 13 Prize for excellence in Biology by a senior student

11 to 13 Prize for excellence in Chemistry by a senior student

11 to 13 Prize for excellence in Horticulture by a senior student

11 to 13 Prize for excellence in Physics by a senior student

Social ScienceYear levels Prize name Prize citation

1 to 6 Prize for outstanding effort in Social Studies in years 1 to 6

7 to 10 Award for outstanding effort in Social Studies in years 7 to 10

11 to 13 Prize for excellence in Economics by a senior student

11 to 13 Jenny Armstrong Memorial Accounting Prize for outstanding work in Accounting

11 to 13 Lyn Davey Memorial Prize for excellence in Legal Studies

11 to 13 Prize for excellence in Geography by a senior student

11 to 13 Prize for excellence in History by a senior student

11 Betty Guard Memorial Prize for outstanding work in NCEA Level 1 History

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Te Kura Awards 2011

Special Education

Year levels Prize name Prize citation

1 to 14 Elizabeth Boraman Memorial Prizes

for students who have responded to challenges and made good progress in their studies

1 to 14 Ruby Harris Prize for the Special Education student who has raised the standard of his or her education by courage and perseverance

7 to 10 The Special Education Award for significant improvement in supported learning of Life Skills in years 7 to 10

11 to 13 The Special Education Prize for significant improvement in supported learning of Life Skills in years 11 to 13

Te Ara HouYear levels Prize name Prize citation

7 to 10 Award for cooperation and leadership in an online learning environment in years 7 to 10

7 to 10 Award for outstanding effort in the Te Ara Hou programme

TechnologyYear levels Prize name Prize citation

1 to 6 Janis Marsh Memorial Prize for outstanding effort in Technology in years 1 to 6

7 to 10 Reta Watson Prize for excellence in Graphics in years 7 to 10

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7 to 10 Vic Watson Memorial Prize for excellence in Technology in years 7 to 10

11 to 13 The Willsher/Wood Prize for outstanding effort in Text and Information Management

11 to 13 Joyce Cooper Memorial Prize for effort and achievement in the study of textiles

11 New Zealand Federation of Women’s Institute Prize for excellence in NCEA level 1 Food and Nutrition

11 to 13 Prize for excellence in Graphics by a senior student

11 to 13 Prize for excellence in Technology by a senior student

11 to 13 Prize for excellence in Computing by a senior student

PathwaysYear levels Prize name Prize citation

11 to 13 Prize for excellence in Pathways by a senior student

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