Paeton Henare was awarded the Arts Learner of the Year Award for 2025, which she earned through her talent and perseverance. These qualities were shown by the way she carried herself and the work she produced in the arts subjects she took; Art History, Dance and the Visual Arts during her time at Alfriston College.

Always aiming for excellence in the arts, Paeton used her class time wisely, took her work home and seeked feedback to continually push herself and produce high quality work. Paeton’s painting was exhibited in the Rangatahi South exhibition at Papakura Gallery and she performed in multiple AC Dance Showcases.

Our Sportsman of the Year has shown outstanding commitment and talent, representing his sport at school, regional, and national levels. Despite his success, he remains humble, hardworking, and team-focused, encouraging those around him. He is a proud role model for Alfriston College. A driving force in the Alfriston College Softball team, he has lifted standards through leadership and performance.

His achievements include tournament team selections at NZ Secondary Schools and U17 Nationals, selection for the New Zealand U18 Junior White Sox, and representative honours with Counties Manukau across U17, U19, and Men’s grades.

Our Sportswoman of the Year has excelled across multiple sports, representing Alfriston College with pride, humility, and determination. Her dedication and consistency are reflected in her Blue and Black Awards and a Code Cup win.

Despite her success, she remains hardworking and a positive role model who embodies the spirit of Alfriston College sport. A standout in both team and individual codes, she has achieved at the highest level through selection to the New Zealand U18 North Rugby Team and has been a key contributor in Senior A Netball, Tag Football, Ki O Rahi, UNISS Netball, and school, club, and representative rugby.