On Tuesday September 24, Sports Lions and special trophies were presented to MAGS’ top sportspeople for the year at a Sports Assembly in the F.W . Gamble Hall.
Director of Sport Allie Wright announced the winners, who were presented with their Lions and trophies by Hockey Academy Director Mark Dempster and Headmaster Patrick Drumm respectively with the help of Sports Prefects.
Sports Lions are earned by accruing points for representing the school at Premier level or competing at tournaments.
Also at the ceremony, Arnd Arelmann and Valentina Buniato were named International Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year respectively, with Arnd receiving his Blue Cap as part of the NZSS Champion Squash team, and Valentina hers for winning an NZSS Fencing title.
Other International students recognised were Rebecca Blanco, who received a Lion for Squash, and Orion Schmok, who was awarded the trophy for Best Tackler in First XV Rugby.
You can see a full list of Sports Lion recipients and special trophy winners here
