Principal Nicola Jacobsen said the awards reflected the determination and skill of students who trained and competed in their chosen sports while also fulfilling their other commitments at school.
"We have more than 600 students who participate in around 26 different sports at MAC, and as a college, we attend more than 50 school sporting events each year.
"That’s an amazing effort from everyone involved, including our students, our sports department, our teachers, our students’ families and whānau, and our local community and sponsors.
"It’s incredible to see our students train and achieve such high standards, including at a national and international level.
"Achieving at such a high level takes a particular mindset and helps create a culture of high performance at our school across all aspects of school life.
"Our aim is always to support our students’ dreams and these awards are one way we can recognise and celebrate our students’ achievements in sport."
Millie East and Tom Sides won the top achievement awards in senior boys’ and girls’ sports, and the team performance of the year award went to the MAC 4x400m senior mixed national champion relay team of Cody Armstrong, Matthew Botting, Millie East and Amaya East.
Students who achieved national or international representation in their chosen sport were recognised, and students who are yet to meet the criteria for a blues award but who have delivered outstanding performances in one or more sports in a year, received sports recognition awards.
Sport service blues were awarded to students who have made a significant contribution to sport, and the coach, volunteer and teacher-in-charge awards were also presented.
Sport performance blues were awarded to students who have represented the school and their sport at the highest local level for two years, displaying a commitment to their team or club, and upholding the reputation of the school both on and off the field.
The MAC Values Awards recognised selected students, coaches, team managers, or teachers-in-charge for reflecting the school’s values in the way they conduct themselves.
