Class Acts all round
Class Acts all round
Students from 29 Otago schools have been recognised for their achievements in academic, sporting, arts, cultural and leadership fields.
Class Act — celebrating high school pupils from across the South
The ODT Class Act awards celebrate the excellence of young people in the southern region. Each year, local high schools nominate their best and brightest pupils who then gather at a special awards ceremony in Dunedin, where they are presented with their Class Act certificates by the Prime Minister.
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Award recipients told: 'It’s about where you finish’
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Award recipients told: 'It’s about where you finish’
Fifty-six students from 29 schools across Otago were recognised for their achievements at the ODT Class Act award ceremony at the Dunedin Public Art Gallery.
Watch: ODT Class Act 2025
Watch: ODT Class Act 2025
The ODT Class Act awards celebrate the excellence of young people in the southern region.
Maniototo Area School
Maniototo Area School
Taking every opportunity and making the most of them is a way of life for Maniototo Area School head girl Grace Farquhar.
Class Act 2025
Class Act 2025
Class Act celebrates the excellence of young people in our province and now, more than ever, we will be looking to them for leadership.
Remarkable group of young leaders
Remarkable group of young leaders
Tēnā koutou,Congratulations to this year’s Class Act recipients — a remarkable group of young leaders who reflect the values and aspirations we champion at the University of Otago — Ōtākou Whakaihu...
Wakatipu High School
Wakatipu High School
Charlie ManserWakatipu High School’s Charlie Manser is not afraid of keeping up a relentless schedule in pursuit of excellence in the classroom as well as in several sporting codes.
Waitaki Girls' High School
Waitaki Girls' High School
Ella FraserWaitaki Girls’ High School deputy head girl Ella Fraser hopes to become a sports physiotherapist. It is the perfect career to combine two of her passions — sports and helping people...
Waitaki Boys' High School
Waitaki Boys' High School
Lachlan WrightSoon Lachlan Wright’s portrait will hang alongside some of Waitaki Boys’ High School’s best and brightest past students.
Trinity Catholic College
Trinity Catholic College
Anamika JonesAnamika Jones is on her way to fulfilling her childhood dream of becoming a singer.
Tokomairiro High School
Tokomairiro High School
Annie GrahamAlongside her academic studies, art is Annie Graham’s great passion."I hope I can keep an interest in art even when I’m working in the future."It doesn’t matter whether it’s drawing or...
Taieri College
Taieri College
Caleb WalkerCaleb Walker is an all-rounder on and off the pitch.
St Peter's College
St Peter's College
Mikaela McRaeA top scholar and an internationally recognised dancer, Mikaela McRae has shown a relentless pursuit in excellence throughout her time at St Peter’s. She is as comfortable weaving...
St Kevin's College
St Kevin's College
Louie HoseLouie Hose says the way to achieving your goals and actualising your dreams is all about dedication.
St Hilda's Collegiate School
St Hilda's Collegiate School
Katie WilsonKatie Wilson has a penchant for adrenaline.
South Otago High School
South Otago High School
Annaliese BissetAnnaliese Bisset believes in speaking up and making herself heard.
Roxburgh Area School
Roxburgh Area School
Luc MichotGiving back as a way of thanking those who helped him, is what drives Roxburgh Area School student Luc Michot’s future plans.
Queen's High School
Queen's High School
Jazz EvangelouA lot of athletes get scouted at big games for their club or school teams.
Otago Girls' High School
Otago Girls' High School
Jessie McGroutherJessie McGrouther has spent years growing into a role model she would have looked up to when she was young.
Otago Boys' High School
Otago Boys' High School
Charlie OttreyCharlie Ottrey has never been the loudest guy on the field.