Henry met the criteria by;
Gaining a Merit endorsement at NCEA Level 2, with a Vocational Award in Primary Industries. He has also passed NCEA Level 3 and won the prize for being first in Materials Technology.
Successfully participating for two years in the SKC Primary Industries Trades Academy. This involved learning practical skills such as farm vehicle driving and safety, fencing, animal handling etc Henry also undertook work experience with a fencing contractor and on a sheep and beef farm.
Completing a Diesel Automotive Level 3 Gateway Programme of study and work experience at Johnson Gluyas, Oamaru. Henry benefited from great mentoring by experienced staff and he demonstrated an excellent work ethic.
Contributing to the wider school by being a member of the First XV Rugby team and attaining an SKC Silver Service Award, as well as meeting other skills and attributes as outlined in an assessment tool.
Henry will enter the Dairy industry after school where he hopes to complete a Dairy industry Apprenticeship.
The Prize also comes with $2000 for the student to use how they wish. It may interest you to know that he has already spent this on a new chainsaw!
Well done Henry!
