Today’s Service Lions Assembly saw students acknowledged for their sustained service to MAGS and the wider community.
Service Lion badges were awarded to first-time recipients while re-awardees received certificates.
The recipients were announced by Service Pillar Lead Teacher Miss Murray and congratulated by Mr Drumm and Board of Trustees members Greg Moyle and Thomas Tarurongo Wynne. Our Prefect Executive was also acknowledged for their service to the school.
Guest speaker at the event was our Pasifika Liaison Officer Danny Liuliu-Afoa, who concentrated on themes such as ‘When you teach, I remember and when you involve me, I learn’ and ‘The path to leadership is through service’.
Mr Liuliu-Afoa said those themes were at play when he helped to build a new church in Glen Eden, and he learned from his elders about service, selflessness and humility.
He encouraged students to become involved in service because helping others was a great way to lead a fulfilling life.
The assembly was also treated to a musical item by the Gloriana Choir under the direction of Charlotte Nicklin.
On the evening of September 24, MAGS was able to celebrate the hard work and commitment our students have shown to the Service Pillar this year.
Service Pillar Lead Teacher Miss Murray said, “The MAGS Students of Service event highlighted the achievements we, as a school, have managed to obtain this year.
“We were able to look back at the many events executed by our staff and students and recognise exceptional leadership and commitment to the pillar this year.
“A few highlights from the year were our success in fundraising for Relay for Life, the hype event for the 40-hour Challenge where you could ‘pie a prefect’, and getting the whole school involved through Spirit Week.
It was such a great opportunity to celebrate our pillar and commend the students for their participation.”
Special recognition awards were presented to the following students:
Junior Service Award for Outstanding Contribution to the MAGS Service Pillar: Kawiti Albert Campbell.
The John Stradwick Award for Outstanding Contribution to the MAGS Service Pillar: Parum Nangia.
The Leah Murray Award for Outstanding Leadership in the MAGS Service Pillar: Georgie Muller.
You can view the names of the Service Lion recipients here
