Liturgical dancers leading the opening liturgy
Aubert House - Newnham Family Cup for Sports House of the Year
Barbier House - Father Bradford Trophy for Overall Winning House
Year 9
Ashleigh Baigent – Distinction in Social Studies, Distinction in Maori
Eszter Biczok – Establishment Committee Trophy for Spirit of Garin
Ashley Booth – Distinction in Religious Education, Distinction in English, Distinction in Spanish, Distinction in Mathematics, Distinction in Technology, Distinction in Social Studies, Recognition of rangimarie and respect for others, The School for Young Writers’ prize for English, Quin Family Cup for Top Scholar Year 9
Dean Bruning – Recognition of effective communication
Matthew Butchart – Distinction in Mathematics
Abraham Corban-Banks – Recognition of aroha and social justice
Karen Drysdale – Distinction in Maori
Lauren Faulkner – Distinction in Religious Education
Gabrielle Fisk – Distinction in Religious Education
Emily Gill – Christian Service Award for full year’s service to the Library
Andrew Goodman – Distinction in Social Studies
Melanie Hardiman – Year 13 nomination: Striving for personal best
Molly Hegarty – Christian Service Award for full year’s service to the Library
Sjaan Hungerford – Distinction in PE and Health, Most valuable player in Junior Netball
Christine Kim – Distinction in English as a Second Language, Distinction in Mathematics
Jeffrey Lautenslager – Distinction in English, Distinction in Spanish, Distinction in Maori, Distinction in Art, Distinction in Social Studies, The School for Young Writers’ prize for English
Gabriel Marshall – Distinction in Drama, Distinction in PE and Health, Recognition: caretaker of the Garin spirit, Alison & Kerry Moffat Cup for Christian Service in the Junior School
Hamish McIntosh – Distinction in English, Distinction in Science, Distinction in Technology, Excellence in performance – Junior Dance, The School for Young Writers’ prize for English, Hassan Cup for Academic Excellence in Junior Science
Veronica Mitchell – Distinction in Religious Education, Distinction in Science, Distinction in Technology
Nicola Morris – Distinction in English, Distinction in Science, The School for Young Writers’ prize for English
Paul O’Regan – Distinction in PE and Health, Best and Fairest in Junior Cricket
Abigail Phillips – Distinction in Spanish, Christian Service Award for service to the Mass Band, Recognition: Striving for personal best
Cody Powick – Distinction in PE and Health
Danielle Reilly – Christian Service Award for full year’s service to the Library, Recognition of friendliness
Amber Roozendaal – Most Improved in Junior Girls Volleyball
Timothy Shanaher – Distinction in Spanish, Distinction in Mathematics, Distinction in Science, Recognition: building community, Australian Mathematics Trust – Certificate of Distinction
Amy Thomson – Christian Service Award for full year’s service to the Library
Leesa Vickerman – Christian Service Award for full year’s service to the Library, The Booth Trophy for Hostel Spirit
Lily Warner – Distinction in Maori, Distinction in Dance, Distinction in Music, Excellence in performance – Junior Dance, Christian Service Award for committed service to Vinnies
Erin Wilks – Distinction in Technology, Year 13 nomination: Contribution to Garin community
Year 10
Nicholas Allison – Distinction in PE and Health
Matthew Buckingham – Distinction in Religious Education, Christian Service Award for service to the Mass Band (sound), Recognition: Rangimarie and respect for others, The Stock Trophy for Boys Hockey
Maryann Cant – Stirling Sports prize for outstanding soccer player, The Albie Evans Memorial Trophy Cup for the Most Valuable Player in Girls Soccer
Alice Chapple – Distinction in Art, Christian Service Award for full year’s service as morning office helper
Bettina Coleman – Christian Service Award for full year’s service as morning office helper
Kaylah Erasmuson – Recognition: Striving for personal best
Kathryn Fahey – Distinction in Mathematics, Distinction in Science, Recognition of effective communication
Chiara Gasteiger – Distinction in Religious Education, Christian Service Award for full year’s service to the Library, Recognition: Striving for personal best, The School for Young Writers’ prize for English
Norina Gasteiger – Distinction in English
Tom Goodman – Distinction in Mathematics, Distinction in PE and Health
Whitney Green – Distinction in Social Studies, Recognition of rangimarie and respect for others
Oliver Griffith – Distinction in Science, Distinction in PE and Health, Most valuable player in Junior Volleyball
Theodore Herring – Christian Service Award for full year’s service to the Library
Ethan Hyndman – Most improved player in Junior Volleyball, The Cory Roberts Trophy for Contribution to the Hostel
Ambro Lynch – Most valuable player in Junior Rugby
Joel MacManus – Distinction in Drama, Garin Triathlon Trophy, Gallagher Family Cup for Junior Sportsman of the Year
Danielle Mintrom – Distinction in English, The School for Young Writers’ prize for English
Tessa Moffat – Most Valuable Player in Junior Girls Volleyball
Andrea Mollo – Distinction in Spanish, Distinction in Technology, Recognition of rangimarie and respect for others; friendliness
Laura Moriarty – Distinction in Social Studies
Thomas Nicholson – Distinction in Mathematics, Recognition of aroha and social justice
Georgia Nott – Distinction in Music, Excellence in performance – Music
Christopher O’Malley – Christian Service Award for service to the Mass Band (sound)
Gerard Page – Distinction in Social Studies
Hannah Parnell – Christian Service Award for service to the Mass Band
Hannah Robinson – Distinction in English, Distinction in Technology, Christian Service Award for full year’s service to the Library, Recognition: Striving for personal best, The School for Young Writers’ prize for English
Maria Schryvers – Distinction in Religious Education, Recognition: Striving for personal best, Dumont Cup for Outstanding Performance of Merit in Athletics, Dumont Cup for Outstanding Performance of Merit in Cross-country, Kersten Family Cup for Junior Sportswoman of the Year
Brodie Sidwell – Distinction in PE and Health, Most improved player in Cricket, Sidwell Family Cup for Basketball
Cheyenne Sigley – Distinction in Maori
Dakota Sigley – Distinction in Dance
Christopher Sinnott – Best and fairest in Cricket
James Smith – Distinction in Science
David Swanson – Distinction in Technology, The Wilson Trophy for being a Christian role-model in the Garin College Hostel
Isaac Thomas – Distinction in ICT Technology, Recognition of creativity
Holly Tippler – Christian Service Award for service to the Mass Band
Aleisha Van Kerkhof – Distinction in Religious Education, Distinction in Spanish, Distinction in Mathematics, Distinction in Science, Distinction in Technology, Distinction in Social Studies, Recognition of friendliness; Year 13 nomination: involvement in school life, Graeme Sims and Trudie Walter and Family Cup for Top Scholar Year 10
Marielle Van Zoelen – Distinction in Spanish, Most valuable player in Tennis, Recognition: Striving for personal best
Lauryn Wilkinson – Distinction in English, The School for Young Writers’ prize for English
Rupert Wockner – Recognition of rangimarie and respect for others, Ellis Trophy for Best Junior All-round Cricketer
Year 11
Kelsi Ashley – Distinction in Spanish
Jack Best – 2005 Australian Rugby Tour Team Prize for Excellence in leadership, commitment and talent in Garin Rugby
Gabriel Callaghan - Christian Service Award for full year’s service to the Library, Moriarty Rowing Cup
Hazel Carmichael-Holmes – Distinction in Religious Education, Distinction in English, Distinction in Maori, Distinction in Mathematics, Distinction in Science, Distinction in Physical Education, Excellence in performance – Dance, The Haines Trophy for being a Christian role-model in the Garin College Hostel, Te Rangatira Award for Excellence in Maori, Network Tasman Year 11 Award for Science, O’Connor Family Cup for Top Scholar Year 11
Ada Clarke – Fitzgerald Cup for Special Effort
Joseph Corban-Banks – Excellence in performance – Music, Mitchell Family Cup for Most Outstanding Performance in the Arts – Chill Factor (shared)
Hannah Duncan – Excellence in performance – Drama
Tess Eden – Distinction in History
Johanna Fidler – Christian Service Award for full year’s service as morning office helper
Charlotte Ford – Distinction in Geography
Hannah Gibson – Distinction in Religious Education, Distinction in English, Distinction in Science, Distinction in Textiles Technology, Excellence in performance – Music, Excellence in performance – Dance, Christian Service Award for full year’s service as morning office helper, Recognition: Striving for personal best
Emily Graham – Distinction in Dance
Matthew Hassan – Excellence in performance – Music, Mitchell Family Cup for Most Outstanding Performance in the Arts – Chill Factor (shared)
Clark Hinton – Recognition of friendliness and respect for others, Colours for Music. Clark is awarded Colours for being the best individual instrumental soloist in the Regional Rockquest competition this year.
Samantha Jackett – Distinction in Food Technology
Casey Macadam – Christian Service Award for committed service to Vinnies, Year 13 nomination: caretaker of the Garin spirit
Benedict Morrissey – Distinction in Religious Education, Distinction in Science, Distinction in Physical Education, University Level 1 Mathematics, Convent Old Girls Association Prize for Outstanding Achievement in Mathematics, Network Tasman Year 11 Award for Science
Annabelle Nichols – Balfour Trophy for Best Dance Performance of the Year – Year 11-13
Josiah O’Connell – Excellence in performance – Drama, Recognition: Striving for personal best
Eilish O’Connor – Distinction in Drama
Shivanandh Oakly – Creation Award donated by French Pass Safaris and Beachfront Villas for “Showing responsibility for the natural environment”, Environment Leadership Award
Sanchia Paterson – Recognition of rangimarie and respect for others; striving for personal best
Christopher Phillips – Distinction in English, Distinction in Music, Distinction in Economics, Distinction in Physical Education, Excellence in performance Music, Mitchell Family Cup for Most Outstanding Performance in the Arts – Chill Factor (shared)
Luke Roozendaal – Recognition of effective communication
Matthew Ruffell – Distinction in Science, Christian Service Award for full year’s service to the Library, Recognition of aroha and social justice
Tomica Saunders – Distinction in Religious Education, Distinction in Mathematics, Distinction in Art, Christian Service Award for full year’s service to the Library
Michael Shanaher – Distinction in Mathematics, Distinction in Physical Education
Louise Shanaher – Recognition: Striving for personal best
Katy Sinnott – Distinction in Art Design, Excellence in performance – Dance
Derrol Thorn – Distinction in ICT Technology, Excellence in Senior Design
Michael Threadgill – Recognition of rangimarie and respect for others
Hazel Wilks – Distinction in English, Recognition of rangimarie and respect for others
Jeanie Winter – Excellence in performance – Dance
Gregory Young – School Spirit Trophy donated by the Ellis Family
Hee Won Yun – Distinction in English as a Second Language, Excellence in performance – Drama
Year 12
Thomas Ashley – Recognition: Striving for personal best, Stoke Village Cycles Trophy for Cycling
Zane Barker – Service towards Performing Arts – backstage, Recognition of effective communication
Declan Cahill – Distinction in Arts, Distinction in Geography, Craig Potton prize for Excellence in Year 12 Geography
Claudio Cannata – Distinction in English
Emily Chapple – Distinction in English, Distinction in Spanish, Christian Service Award for full year’s service as morning office helper, Recognition: Striving for personal best
Mark Coghlan – Christian Service Award for service to the Mass Band
Oscar Damerham – Distinction in English, Recognition of rangimarie and striving for personal best
Gemma Doorman – Distinction in Economics
Samuel Ellis – Distinction in Religious Education, Distinction in Graphics
Rianna Farr – Distinction in History, Recognition of aroha and rangimarie, Alysha van de Water Cup for Garin Hostel
Alice Gray – Distinction in Religious Education, Most valuable player in Senior Netball
Natalie Hardiman – Distinction in Food Technology, Distinction in Photography, Distinction in Business Studies, Network Tasman Year 12 Award for Technology
Rosa Kim – Christian Service Award for full year’s service to the Library, Recognition of compassion, social justice
Marc Knalmann-Jary – Distinction in Hard Materials Technology, Distinction in Careers, Betterweld Engineering Cup donated by the Fry Family for Excellence in Technology Production
Craig Lautenslager – Distinction in Mathematics, Dumont Cup for Outstanding Performance of Merit in Athletics, Dumont Cup for Outstanding Performance of Merit in Cross-country
Andrew Miller – Matt Gardiner Memorial Cup for Courage in the Face of Adversity
Amy Moffat – Distinction in Religious Education, Margaret Rose Fry Cup for Year 12 Religious Education
Reece O’Connell – O’Connell Trophy for Best Senior All-round Cricketer
Angela O’Regan – Distinction in Religious Education, Recognition of rangimarie and respect for others
Jonathan Page – Application to Mathematics
Nicholas Pittar – Distinction in English, Distinction in Mathematics, Distinction in Biology, Distinction in Chemistry, Distinction in Physics, Distinction in Music, Recognition: Striving for personal best, The Royal Society of New Zealand prize for Excellence in the Sciences, Network Tasman Year 12 Award for Sciences, Konica Minolta Cup for Top Scholar Year 12
Sarah Quinney – Distinction in Biology, Distinction in Physical Education, Recognition: Striving for personal best, Moriarty Family Cup for Sportswoman of the Year
Joey Sauer – Excellence in performance – Drama, Christian Service Award for committed service to Vinnies, Recognition of rangimarie and respect for others
Ashleigh Sayers – Distinction in Textiles Technology
Brandon Schwass – Distinction in Media Studies
Rebecca Sims – Recognition: Striving for personal best
Jared Van de Geest – Distinction in ICT Technology, Recognition of Enterprise
Lucy Van Zoelen – Recognition of rangimarie and respect for others
Katie-May Wastney – Recognition of the spirit of the Garin community
Charlotte Watkins – Christian Service Award for Committed service to Vinnies, Recognition of aroha and social justice
Year 13
Nadine Aston – Christian Service Award for 40 hour famine organisation, Recognition of rangimarie and respect for others
Nicholas Barkley – Recognition of aroha and social justice, Brother Bertrand Award for Commitment to Christian Service in the Senior School
Nicholas Bason – Distinction in Chemistry, Marist Rugby Football Trophy for Outstanding Performance in Senior Rugby
Timothy Bourke – Year 13 nomination: Striving for personal best
Thomas Damerham – Distinction in Calculus, Distinction in Economics, Recognition: Striving for personal best, Orange Dog Ltd prize for Excellence in Calculus, Vicki Turnbull Award for Commitment to the School Community, Panzer Family Trophy for Most Valuable Player in Boys Football
Donna Davison – Distinction in Textiles Technology, Christian Service Award for 40 hour famine organisation, Recognition of servant leadership – making things happen for others, McEntyre Family Cup for Girls Volleyball, Kennedy-Richards Cup for Contribution and Commitment to School Volleyball (shared), SBL Group Ltd prize for contribution to Garin College, Moana Clothing Cup for Excellence in Technology
Angela Fisk – Grover Family Award created by Katie Gold for Creativity in Visual Arts, Catholic Women’s League Trophy for Christian Leadership, The Helping Hand Award for Service to Students in the Junior School
Matthew Goodman – Distinction in Photography, Recognition of effective communication, Grace Saunders and Rick Alexander prize for Excellence in Photography
Hamish Griffith – Distinction in Hard Materials Technology, Distinction in Gateway, Recognition of servant leadership – making things happen for others, Alsco Nelson prize for contribution to Garin College, Waimea Volleyball Club Cup for Boys Volleyball, Kennedy-Richards Cup for Contribution and Commitment to School Volleyball (shared), Gateway Trophy for Top Achiever in Gateway Work Placement
Ella Gunn – Distinction in Drama, Christian Service Award for service to liturgical dance, Recognition: Striving for personal best, The Nelson Mail-Network Tasman Top Students Award for 2009
James Hall-Smith – Recognition of creativity, McGurk Cup for Best Acting Performance of the Year – Year 11-13
Elias Herring – Distinction in English
Sophie Hobbs – Christian Service Award for full year’s service to the Library
Abigail James – Distinction in English, Distinction in Spanish, Wheelers Books prize for Excellence in Language, Network Tasman Year 13 Award for Languages
Emily Lester – Christian Service Award for 40 hour famine organisation, St Vincent de Paul Leadership Award
Andrzej Lukomski – Recognition: steward of Garin spirit
Mary-Claire McCutcheon – Distinction in Media Studies, Service to Magazine, Christian Service Award for full year’s service to the Library, Christian Service Award for 40 hour famine organisation, Recognition: caretaker of Garin spirit and environment, Wheelers Books prize for Excellence in Media Studies
Nicole McMahon – Distinction in Statistics, Recognition: Striving for personal best, Rollos Outdoor Centre Ltd prize for commitment, Faith and Wisdom Award for Excellent Achievement in University Theology (shared), Support for Others Trophy donated by the Ellis Family, Catholic Foundation Scholarship funded by the Catholic Development Fund
Kanae Nomura – Distinction in English as a Second Language, Distinction in Geography, Craig Potton prize for Excellence in Year 13 Geography, Tasman District Council prize for leadership
Hayden Powick – Distinction in Religious Studies, Distinction in Biology, Distinction in Physics, Recognition: Striving for personal best, Faith and Wisdom Award for Excellent Achievement in University Theology (shared), Koru Award for Distinction in Year 13 Religious Education, Network Tasman Year 13 Award for Sciences, McKee Charitable Trust Annual Science Prize, Mother Aubert Scholarship, Hauora Cup donated by the Cameron Family for Contribution to the Well-being and Health of the School
Lincoln Sayers – Best and Fairest in Senior Cricket
Ryan Smith – Distinction in Art
Daniel Springer – Excellence in Photography
James van der Colk – Distinction in ICT Technology, Distinction in Physical Education, Distinction in Business Studies, Most improved player in Cricket, Richmond Mall Paper Plus prize for quiet achievement, Rachael Carson Cup for Sportsman of the Year, Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology Secondary School Scholarship
Bede Walsh – Nelson City Council Community Youth Volunteer Award
Nathanael Watts – Recognition of servant leadership – making things happen for others
Rebeccah Wilks – Recognition of friendliness and respect
Clenda Wockner – Excellence in Senior Visual Arts
Roman Birch – Distinction in Religious Education, Distinction in Graphics, Distinction in Music, Distinction in History, Neltech Communications prize for contribution to the Arts, The Supreme Award for Creativity, Cup for Best Senior Composer, Sir Patrick and Lady Hilary Goodman Cup for Outstanding Achievement as Dux of the School
Year 9 Garin student Matthew Butchart competed in the Under 17 100cc Yamaha Class at the recent South Island Kart Champs. Matthew has only been involved in the sport for two years and is thrilled with his result.
Year 12 student Nick Pittar did particularly well winning the top Technology prize – and to coming second overall in the competition. His prizes amounted to $750. Nick’s project was a historical project of the Brook Sanctuary. He worked very hard throughout the year to develop a quality product which reflects his love for history, and Garin’s long-term commitment to the success of the Brook Sanctury.
Garin College cyclists rode superbly at the South Island secondary schools two day tour held during the national tournament week. Riders completed a 3km time trial, a Criterium where points were gained on multiple sprint laps, a 1km hill time trial and a scratch race. 
Congratulations to year 13 students Clenda Wockner and Roman Birch who were this week informed that they had won two different national competitions in the arts arena.
As term 2 came to a close, the excitement levels at Garin College increased with the anticipation and arrival of the school’s annual arts festival, Te Wairua o nga Mahi Toi (the Spirit of Creation in the Arts).
In its eighth year, the Mahi Toi gives students two days of performance and viewing a wide range of creative activities.
It has been a week of success and recognision for three of our musicians.