Mana Pasifika - Pacific Success 2026

What began with a simple dream has grown into a meaningful tradition, celebrating the success, service and cultural pride of our young people. At the heart of Mana Pasifika is also an acknowledgement that our students are surrounded and strengthened by their village.

Congratulations to all our nominees and premier award winners, especially to our Mana Pasifika Supreme award winner Ana Vaka. 

We give thanks to our parents, grandparents, families and wider Pacific community for the prayers, encouragement, sacrifices, faith and alofa that continue to support our students on their journeys. 

Mana Pasifika is a wonderful reminder of the strength of our cultures and the importance of celebrating who our young people are and where they come from. 

Malo 'aupito. Fa'afetai tele lava. Meitaki ma'ata. Vinaka vakalevu

Faka'apa'apa Mateaki Li'oa Diligence Awards
Koe pale ki he fanauako, ngaue malohi, ma'u ako, maau ē teunga ako
Pacific students who have applied themselves consistently to their studies, including punctuality, attendance, uniform, and effort
Nominees - Arabella Ercolano, Mathar Fagasoaia, LeAniva Feaunati, Jacinta Ioane, Koryjiana Leleisiuao, Kierra Manaia, Sierra Tafua-Nicholl, Victoria Tavite, Skylar Vavaloa, Grace Volavola, Joy Waqanisau, Agnes Hunt Ah-Him, Telehia Kelemete, Malia Malaeulu, Aaliyah Mamea-Lemalu, Lorietta   Muagututia-Lake, Atamaniana Pereira, Tuiā William Ah Ken, Melaniah         Leafa, Nada Lologa, Blessing Olene, Beth Setu, Jada Tetevano, Fa'ailoga Tuvale, Cilianna Vaifale, Emily Hanford, Marieta Kulatea, Anuva Singh, Savannah Allen, Tracey Tupuivao, Ana Vaka
Premier Award (donated by Failoa Famili Trust) - Fa'ailoga Tuvale 

Tautua Fa'amaoni Service Awards
O i latou nei ua fa’amanuiaina i le fa’ailoga o le tautua fa’amaoni e ala i ‘au’aunaga ‘ese’ese i le tatou laumua nei.
Pacific students who have served the school with humility and integrity 
Nominees - Sofia-Rose Koloi, Gia Tufuga, Leah-Ray Roil, Meme Warwick Smith, Elenoa Tokalautawa, Mamele Salesa, Sophie Saunders, Anuva Singh, Emerita Vena, Mārie Winitana-Patelesio, Cyanne Austin-Rowe, Tiana Betham, Odette Brown, Davania Chadwick, Yasmin Holsted-Russo, Briseis Hopoi, Fa'asipa Kasiano, Meleana Latu, Tekafa Lui-Pelasio, Jaja Maulolo, Aneriueta Peni Niulevaea, Marisah Perez, Luana Pohiva, Christine Sa'u, Journey Samuelu, Tracey Tupuivao, Mia Tutagalevao, Katara Va'a, Ana Vaka, Te Ana Waiariki, Nate Warwick Smith, Sueanna William Ah Ken, Pacy Wilson
Premier Award (donated by Hutt City Council) - Christine Sa'u 

Tavini'anga Arataki'anga Leadership Awards
E 'akairo teia tei akaāri i te tūranga teitei o te tamaiti no runga i te arataki
Pacific students who have demonstrated outstanding leadership
Nominees - Anabelle Faavale, Tiu Alatini, Malia Malaeulu, Maia Vena, Meme Warwick Smith, Ateliana Tavita, Elenoa Tokalautawa, Fa'ailoga Tuvale, Keylana Asovale, Kema Leo-Ioapo, Pearl Masoe, Eva Roil, Mārie Winitana-Patelesio, Davania Chadwick, Marisah Perez, Luana Pohiva, Christine Sa'u, Tracey Tupuivao, Mia Tutagalevao, Ana Vaka, Sueanna William Ah Ken
Premier Award (donated by Jess Andrew, SHC Class of 2013 Pacific Leader) - Ana Vaka   

Fakatokolalo Tau Fakaveaga He Fakaakoaga Students' Choice School Values Awards
Tau fanau ne fakatumu ke fakakite e tau mahani mo e tau fakaveaga he aoga
Students who have consistently demonstrated our school values - Mana Atua, Mana Tīpuna, Mana Tangata, Mana Whenua, Mana Mātauranga 
Nominees - Izzy Collings, Mathar Fagasoaia, Nataya Felise-Robson, Eden Filipo, Hina Ma'u, Kierra Manaia, Katrina Pesaleli, Sophie Samate, Salome Tukia, Grace Volavola, Joy Waqanisau, Tiu Alatini, Matalena Hodkinson, Angelia Ioane, Jacinta Leota, Malia Malaeulu, Kalameli Mateo, Talina McLeod-Venu, Awhina Moananu, Blessed Moemua-Tauiliili, Mj Pohiva, Seruwaia Rauluni, Mila Soi, Jazarrah Tala, Eseta Tuinivanua, Maia Vena, Meme Warwick Smith, Tuiā William Ah Ken, Lee Wilson, Bayley Foua, Sameera Kutty, Makarios Letimanu-Lo'I, Nada Lologa, Beth Setu, Khloe Smith, Jireh-Grace Ta'anoa, Ateliana Tavita, Siena Time-Filipo, Fa'ailoga Tuvale, Nuuaonora Ueli, Mele Vaka, Malele Ah-Hi, Alofagia Lilomaiava, Shalom Manusina, Pearl Masoe, Fagaina Mateo, Riley Poutoa, Sydney Roma, Mamele Salesa, Anuva Singh, Mia-Lo'ine So'otaga, Alei Aholelei-Sione, Teylah Alainu'uese, Davania Chadwick, Nora Crichton, Briseis Hopoi, Fa'asipa Kasiano, Jaja Maulolo, Blessing Peniata, Marisah Perez, Luana Pohiva, Meleane Pole'o, Christine Sa'u, Journey Samuelu, Mia Tutagalevao, Ana Vaka, Nate Warwick Smith, Sueanna William Ah Ken, Pacy Wilson
Premier Award (donated by Pacific All Stars Initiative and Vibe) - Sueanna William Ah Ken  

Vei Rogorogoci Cocovi Ni Lewa Matau Pasifika Navigator Awards
E soli vua na gonevuli lewa matau nona bula ena gauna e sotava kina na dredre kei na vei bolebole eso
Pacific students who have navigated their way through significant challenges
Nominees -  Miah Afoa-Kamuta, Maata Fuifui, Kaia Heyes, Khloe Lepale, Heavyn-Lee Peniata, Aaliyah Mamea-Lemalu, Maiah Mauheni, Autumn Talamaivao, Lee Wilson, Taua Falaniko, Sameera Kutty, Malele Ah-Hi, Lilyana Funaki, Pearl Masoe, Teylah Alainu'uese, Nora Crichton, Mj Handley, Megan Henley, Yasmin Holsted-Russo, Ocean Hunt, Moa Kula, Meleana Latu, Vicky Malaeola Simolo, Alicia Paaka-Palelei, Brielle Pasi, Blessing Peniata, Aamai Roberts, Christine Sa'u, Paige Tangiiau, Viena Tavite, Ana Vaka, Te Ana Waiariki, Nate Warwick Smith, Pacy Wilson
Premier Award (donated by Ministry of Social Development) - Vicky Malaeola Simolo  

Te Kanava - Cultural Excellence in Poly Club Awards
This award recognises Pacific cultural leadership and excellence through Poly club. Te Kanava is a native tree that flourishes in the forests of Tokelau. Its roots are well grounded, the timber is resilient to withstand all elements, and was used to make traditional fishing canoes providing for the family and village.
Te Kanava therefore symbolises a student anchored in mana, strength and service to others from the heart.
Nominees - Tiu Alatini, Susana Halafihi, Telehia Kelemete, Malia Malaeulu, Maiah Mauheni, Lorietta Muagututia-Lake, Maia Vena, Meme Warwick Smith, Siena Time-Filipo, Elenoa Tokalautawa, Fa'ailoga Tuvale, Nuuaonora Ueli, Mia-Lo'ine So'otaga, Alei Aholelei-Sione, Davania Chadwick, Fa'asipa Kasiano, Tekafa Lui-Pelasio, Claudia Nunns, Marisah Perez, Viena Tavite, Madi Tuia, Mia Tutagalevao, Katara Va'a, Nate Warwick Smith 
Premier Award (donated by Tylah Lui-Pelasio, 2022 Poly Leader and inaugural Mana Pasifika Supreme Award winner) - Marisah Perez

Lotokamutoa Kaukumete Excellence Awards
Fanau akoga nae tumau te manaia a na hatalaga i vaega uma o te akoga
Pacific students who have consistently achieved excellent results in their chosen fields (eg: Academic/ Sports/ Performing Arts etc)
Nominees - Malia Falaniko, Ceylon Hamin, Jacinta Ioane, Sofia-Rose Koloi, Kierra Manaia, Baileigh Siolo Thompson, Gia Tufuga, Daisy Warwick-Smith, Lani Duff-Touhuni, Susana Halafihi, Ella Laban-Walsh, Atamaniana Pereira, Leah-Ray Roil, Aderianna Schaumkel, Tamaia Smallman, Jazarrah Tala, Ziana Tuia, Taua Falaniko, Ella Goldsmith, Nada Lologa, Charlotte Perez, Jada Tetevano, Siena Time-Filipo, Cilianna Vaifale, Mele Vaka, Keylana Asovale, Pearl Masoe, Lanuola Pedersen, Eva Roil, Sophie Saunders, Anuva Singh, Joelyn Tanidrala, Hana Tuia, Emerita Vena, Mārie Winitana-Patelesio, Savannah Allen, Cyanne Austin-Rowe, Tiana Betham, Preesha Chand, Zarlya Collings, Anvesha Crystal, Prezley Easthope, Fa'asipa Kasiano, Risha Narayan, Aneriueta Peni Niulevaea, Marisah Perez, Luana Pohiva, Hinetai Porter-Samuels, Faith Schwencke, Tracey Tupuivao, Mia Tutagalevao, Ana Vaka
Premier Award (donated by SHC Tokelau families) - Mia Tutagalevao and Tracey Tupuivao 

Tautua mo a Taeao award - A Malaga of the heart, spirit and hands
Staff members who have shown outstanding commitment to our Pacific learners through service, cultural understanding, and heartfelt support. Chosen by students and community.
Nominees - Aimee Williams , Anna Peszynski, Claire Malaeulu, Claire Risk, David Young, Deborah Blythen, Donna Luond, Dr Swapan Saha, Eloisa Genova, Em Blackmore, Emma Lodge, Erica Tuese, Fiona Trappitt, Dr Isobel Franklin, John Chote, Jon Screech, Jordyn Mumby, Josiah Matagi, Judie Fishenden, Julia Poasa, Julie Knowles, Julie Schultz, Julia Greaney, Katrina Kerr-Bell, Kayla Liko, Kent Findlay, Levaea Li'a-Ramese, Lucinda Paul, Mac Collins, Marek Pipi, Maria Kerr, Mike Isaacs, Ngaira Sewell, Peter Miller, Rachel Laidler, Rachel Worboys, Ranjeev Singh, Richard Hatcliffe, Sabrina Brown, Sarah Knowles, Saul Treadwell, Simon Blandford, Sinapi Taeao, Tanya Conradie, Tawai Frost, Thom King, Tim Baxter, Udeni Chammika
Award (made by Ana Teofilo, Donated by Ms Sinapi Taeao) - Ms Eloisa Genova

Mana Pasifika Supreme Award
This student isn't defined by the smallness of their island but by their greatness of their identity. They are proud of who they are, they display great strength, when faced with challenges and they continue to flourish in their leadership. This student consistently shows resilience, nobility and social solidarity.
Nominees - Fa'ailoga Tuvale, Vicky Malaeola Simolo, Marisah Perez, Tracey Tupuivao, Mia Tutagalevao, Ana Vaka, Sueanna William Ah Ken, Christine Sa'u
Premier Award (donated by SHC Board, Hon Ginny Andersen MP and Tuitala Law Ltd - Law and Consultancy Services) - Ana Vaka