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University of Waikato School Leaver Scholarship |
Old Girl Lauren Hurdle (2005-2009) was recognised for achievement in 2009 NCEA results.
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Sophie Zhang Wins Columbia Scholarship |
 It was a pleasure to have Sophie Zhang (Head of Humanities and Sciences Council and Dux, 2008) visit us and speak at assembly in August. Sophie spoke to students about making the transition from Palmerston North Girls' High School to Auckland University; of applying for and being offered a full fee scholarship to both Columbia, New York, and MIT, Boston; of being very surprised and needing to face the most difficult task of deciding not only which university in America, but also of leaving her best friends she had known since she was very young.
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Ruth Upperton (04-08) achieved scholarship in three subjects in 2008 with two of them at the outstanding level including one as top NZ scholar in History.
On May 14, Ruth attended the official function at Parliament to receive her Top Scholar Award from the Governor General. Education Ministers and CEOs of Education Agencies were also present. Ruth celebrated with the most talented of students from a wide range of schools throughout NZ. We join her family in being proud of Ruth's achievements. She is currently studying at Victoria University.
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On Saturday 26 April, Old Girls held a reunion luncheon for the 60th anniversary of Third Form 1949 at Le Patio. Twenty-five old girls shared stories, photos, lunch and celebrated with cutting of the anniversary cake. Women who commenced Palmerston North Girls’ High School Third Form in 1949 should contact Mary McKenna, 357 3107.
In 2010, it will be time to celebrate the 60th anniversary for students who commenced as Third Formers in 1950. Register your interest by sending an email to
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Central Energy Trust Scholarships |
Georgia Benson, Chieh-Ling Birks, Sarah Robson, and Victoria Scott were awarded Academic Bursaries and Rhianne Tod a Trade Bursary from Central Energy Trust. All students have commenced their first year at Massey University.
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Elizabeth Paterson (04-08) has been awarded The University of Waikato School Leaver Scholarship.
Emily Gleeson (04-08) has been awarded The Canterbury University School Leaver Scholarship.
Both of these school leaver scholarships recognise high achievement in NCEA Level 3.
Dean’s List at the College of Business, Massey University, was announced in May. Rachel Holland and Laura McKeown were both named, having achieved an average grade of A- for 2008.
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Sophie Zhang (04-08) our 2008 School Dux and top academic student has been selected from 216,000 applicants to attend Columbia University in New York City, USA. Sophie was awarded a John Jay Scholarship that will fund her tuition, living and travel costs for the duration of her four year degree. She intends to include Physics and Maths papers in her course. Sophie was also accepted at MIT, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, but has chosen Columbia because the programme promotes a broad and balanced curriculum for undergraduates.
This is an outstanding achievement by a student who took up every extension opportunity including: debating, the Model United Nations, University courses in Maths, an International Physics camp, Realise the Dream and Gold CREST. Sophie will soon sit her oral examination for her Gold CREST (Creativity in Science and Technology) research, followed by a seminar. Details are yet to be finalised.
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