2025 CGA Prizegiving: Recognising Leadership, Excellence, and Global Engagement

The 2025 Aoraki Campus Prizegiving at Crimson Global Academy (CGA) marked a year of remarkable academic, personal, and global growth. More than just an awards ceremony, the event honoured perseverance, curiosity, and the daily habits that shape long-term success.

Inspired by the principles in Atomic Habits by James Clear, our students embraced the idea that small, consistent actions create extraordinary outcomes. This mindset influenced learning, leadership, extracurricular involvement, and student achievement across the entire year.

A School Community Built on Leadership, Collaboration, and Inspiration

Aoraki’s 2025 school year highlighted the importance of connection, wellbeing, and student-led growth. Our pastoral care teams and peer networks played a key role in keeping students grounded, supported, and engaged across time zones.

One of the evening’s proudest recognitions was for Deputy Principal Mr. Kearney, who was awarded International School Leader of the Year by Pearson Education. His dedication to student-centred learning and pedagogical innovation continues to strengthen CGA’s global learning environment.

The Student Leadership Team was also celebrated for shaping academic initiatives, community events, and the overall culture of Aoraki Campus. Their vision and service set a strong foundation for future leaders and uphold CGA’s values of creativity, citizenship, and collaboration.

Honouring Academic Excellence and Global Achievement

This year’s academic award recipients demonstrated exceptional dedication across CGA’s core subjects, including Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, English, Humanities, and Computer Science. Their achievements reflect the strength of CGA’s flexible, globally recognised online learning model and its commitment to academic excellence.

Below is the full list of 2025 Academic Award recipients:

Lower Secondary Stage 2

• Endeavour Awards: Ivy T.
• Science: Varo M.
• Mathematics, Media Studies: Brooklyn D.
• English, Social Science, Information Technology, Pre-IG Stage 2 Computer Science: Renna M.

Pre-IG Stage 1

• Mathematics, Science (Part time): Isaac A.
• Endeavour Awards: Max S., Soraya J.
• Computer Science: Soraya J.
• Social Science: Ryan P.
• 3D Art, English, Mathematics, Science: Violet R.

Pre-IG Stage 2

• English (Part time): Emily W.
• Science, Mathematics (Part time): Ruby C.
• Endeavour Awards: Ava S.
• 3D Art: Ty A.
• Commerce: Lucas G.
• English: Sarah H.
• Social Science, Spanish, Commerce (Stage 1): Shiloh P.
• Mathematics, Science: Sophia A.

IGCSE

• English Language (Part time): Ethan S.
• Mathematics (Part time): Nathan C.
• Chemistry (Part time): David L.
• Endeavour Awards: Adison C., Ollie L., Saif N., Ruby S.
• English Literature: Tahlia M.
• History: Emily H.
• Geography: Sol P.
• Physics: Eshiel N.
• Photography: Colt A.
• English Language, Economics: Shaohannah C.
• Business, Computer Science, Mathematics: Mia M.
• Biology, Chemistry, Psychology: Arielle R.

AS Level

• Mathematics (Part time): Max H.
• Endeavour Awards: Josie B., Amy M., Bella P.
• Biology: Xheherazade A.
• Chemistry: Matthew K.
• English Language: Faatima C.
• English Literature, Further Mathematics: Rikuto W.
• English General Paper: Josie B.
• Physics: Andy Z.
• Mathematics, Computer Science: Archie C.
• Business, Psychology, Economics: Isabella H.

A2 Level

• Mathematics (Part time): Luque A.
• Endeavour Awards: Leela L.
• Economics: Sydney S.
• English Language: Karen Y.
• Further Mathematics: Ryota W.
• Mathematics: William J.
• Computer Science, Physics: Noah G.
• Biology, Chemistry: Rikuto W.

High Distinction Awards

Awarded to students who achieve outstanding academic results across multiple subjects.

• Lower Secondary Stage 1: Renna M., Brooklyn D.
• Pre-iGCSE Stage 2: Violette R., Isaac A., Sophia A., Shiloh P.
• iGCSE: Arielle R., Mia M.
• AS: Archie C., Isabelle H., Rikuto W.
• A2: Noah G., Rikuto W.

Stories of Passion, Discipline, and Resilience

Beyond academics, the Aoraki Campus Prizegiving honoured students who demonstrated exceptional passion, dedication, and resilience in their personal pursuits. These stories exemplify the CGA spirit, one defined by determination and personal excellence.

Sporting Excellence

Recognises students who demonstrate outstanding skill, discipline, and achievement in their chosen sport.

• Equestrian: Hattie G., Isabelle H.
• Football: Giuliana L., Louis J., William J.
• Golf: Oscar G.
• Gymnastics: Bella P., Dylan W.
• Karate: Seanne R.
• Swimming: Jade L., Amelia S., Maya K.
• Taekwondo: Aamina C.

Contribution to Music Excellence

Awarded to students who enrich CGA’s musical culture through creativity, performance, and leadership.

• Kiani C.
• Oliver M.

Life Contribution to the Community

Honours students who make meaningful contributions to CGA through service, kindness, and community engagement.

• Ollie L.
• Ariel P.

Life Contribution to the Creative Arts

Celebrates students who demonstrate exceptional involvement and creativity in the visual or performing arts.

• Leela L.

Life Initiative 2025 - Converting to CGA

Acknowledges students who joined CGA and embraced their new learning environment with commitment and enthusiasm.

• Will M.
• Jenson T.

Life Initiative 2025 - Soul Space

Honours contributions to wellbeing, mindfulness, and creating a supportive CGA community.

• Andy W.
• Emma T.

School Awards

All Rounder

Awarded to a student who excels academically while contributing positively to school culture and community life.

• Emma M.

Service to School

Recognises meaningful contributions to CGA through leadership, volunteering, and service.

• Xheherazade A.

Dux

Presented to the highest academic achiever across multiple advanced subjects.

• Sophie U. - Psychology, Business, English Literature, History

A Year of Ambition, Growth, and Connection

The 2025 Aoraki Campus Prizegiving reflects what makes CGA extraordinary: a commitment to consistency, curiosity, global engagement, and community. From academic excellence to international competitions, and from personal milestones to cross-border friendships, this year demonstrated what students can achieve when they are supported and empowered to grow at their own pace.

As we look ahead, CGA remains dedicated to fostering a global learning environment where every student can thrive, guided by inspiring teachers, strengthened by international opportunities, and supported by a caring community.

Here’s to another year of learning, leading, and growing together.