Te Kura o Tititea Mount Aspiring College (MAC) has celebrated the commitment and achievement of its students in the arts, service and te ao Māori.

Principal Nicola Jacobsen said the awards on Thursday (October 23) reflected the breadth of opportunities available to students at the college. 

“We encourage our students to make the most of all aspects of college life so they can develop themselves in a supportive culture of personal growth,” she said.

“The arts allow our students to develop the skills they need to tell their own stories and explore different perceptions of the world and their place in it, through music, drama, dance and visual art. 

“Developing a deeper understanding of te ao Māori within our learning community is one of our strategic priorities so it’s important we recognise those students who help grow te ao Māori at our school. 

“Our school values are all linked to the idea of service so we are proud to recognise those students who exemplify those values through giving their time, knowledge and skills in the service of others.” 

All recipients of the arts, service and te ao Māori awards.

Arts Blues awards celebrate students’ work within the arts in co-curricular and extra-curricular contexts and/or in the community, recognising contribution, leadership and achievement in visual arts, performing arts, and entertainment technologies. 

Te Ao Māori Blues awards celebrate students’ commitment towards growing te ao Māori at MAC, including contribution, leadership and achievement in te ao Māori. 

Students awarded Service Blues are recognised for their high standard of achievement and commitment to voluntary service at the school and/or in the local community. 

All MAC Year 13 students participate in the Students in the Community programme, giving thousands of hours of their time as volunteers in the community. Students who give 50 - 99 hours of service receive a merit award, and students who give one hundred hours or more receive a distinction award. 

Nicola said MAC was grateful to the school staff, community members and organisations who generously dedicate their time to support students and provide opportunities for them to pursue their passions.

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