The 2026 Sport and Cultural Awards were a fantastic celebration of achievement at Queen’s High School. With over 150 students receiving awards throughout the evening, it was a wonderful showcase of hard mahi paying off. These young wāhine have put in countless hours of training, practice, games and performances to be recognised on stage. Thank you to friends and family who not only attended the awards, but for all of your support along the way to both our students and school.
We were delighted to welcome guest speaker Amber Bridgman, a former Queen’s student and successful Dunedin fashion designer, who delivered an engaging and inspiring address, sharing her experiences and reflections with our students.
The evening also featured a fantastic range of performances showcasing the talent within our school. The QHS Jazz Band, He Waka Kōtuia, Queens of the Pacific, Polyhymnia and the Invision Hip Hop duo all contributed to making the occasion special.
Congratulations to all our award recipients on their achievements throughout the year. We also acknowledge the coaches, teachers, whānau and wider community who support our students and help make these successes possible.
Major Award Winners
Most Outstanding Cultural Achiever Award - Maelys Argentin and Jessica Johnson
Cultural Group of the Year - Polyhymnia
Sports Team of the Year - Senior A Netball Team - Matilda Baxter, Isla Denston-Swift, Teane Ellison, Isobel Fyfe, Renee Geddes, Lily Gordon, Seddah McGregor, Ella Smale, Molly Stumbles, Nadia Te Kanawa
AR Inglis Cup for Service to Sport - Kotomiyo Cowell
Lesley Smith Student Service to Sport Trophy - Maia Scott
The Agnew Cup for Best All-Round Junior Sports Woman - Abi Crowley
The Best All-Round Senior Sportswoman Award - Seddah McGregor
The Cameron Cup for an Outstanding Individual Sporting Achiever - Eve Kelleher
Silver Awards
Saki Ishikawa - Gymnastics
Stasa Tucker - Aerobics
Brooke Wilson - Aerobics
Hannah Scott - Football
Sylvie Haig - Football
Fern McBride - Football
Renee Geddes - Hockey