Where are they now?
BENE STEWART
2012: As well as being awarded a British Ballet Scholarship to the New Zealand School of Dance, Stewart had leading roles in his school’s Stage Challenge team and played piano, clarinet and tenor saxophone in its orchestra. He planned to study a combination of chemistry, music, theatre studies and musical theatre.
2022: Stewart lives in Dunedin, where he is the supervisor of a national transcription department. He has science and music degrees, as well as a solo seal (ballet) from the British Ballet Organisation and an associate diploma (pianoforte) from St Cecilia School of Music. He still regularly plays piano and other instruments, has done some salsa classes and is a keen woodworker who has made various pieces of furniture.
HARRIET LOVE
2012: A top science pupil, Love wanted to forge a career in chemistry research. She played tenor saxophone in the school’s jazz band and had been recognised in the Otago 48-hour Film Competition.
2022: Love continued with chemistry at university and taught chemistry, science and maths at Taieri College until this year. She is now a catchment adviser for the Otago Regional Council, providing advice on land management for farmers, landowners and catchment groups and engaging the community on environmental issues. She has a science degree, a postgraduate diploma in science (first class), and a master of teaching and learning (distinction). She and her friends have had a team in the 48-Hour Short Film Competition since being together in year 11.
