SEF Class of 2021
Commenced study 2021
Anthony BrayPrefect
University of Auckland
Degree: BSc/BCom
Mentor: Ray Headifen
Buddy: Harrison Dudley-Rode (Dilworth Old Boy)
Sponsored by: Idonea Investments Ltd in 2023.
Anthony is pursuing a Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Science Conjoint majoring in Economics, Mathematics, and Statistics. He has chosen this degree to combine his heavy business interest with his numerical skillset.
Anthony left Dilworth in 2019 with a range of achievements and experience. He excelled academically, with excellence endorsements across NCEA Levels 1, 2 and 3, and gained a Scholarship in Statistics. Outside the classroom, Anthony captained the 1st XI Football Team, led the Senior Concert Band, and was a School Prefect. After a COVID-19 interrupted GAP Year in 2020, Anthony returned to Dilworth, hoping to help develop students to overcome their disadvantaged situations and achieve success. He is currently working with Year 13’s in Wilton House.
Anthony is heavily involved in university clubs. He has competed domestically with the Case Programme and looks forward to competing internationally in Thailand next year. Additionally, he holds executive committee roles for two of the largest business clubs on campus, the Case Club and Investment Club, where he organises various educational speaker events and competitions.
In 2021, Anthony’s success in consulting competitions led him to a New Product Development & Operations summer internship at ZURU. He then temporarily moved to a part-time Consumer Insights Consultant role during Semester 1 2022. At ZURU, he gained valuable FMCG experience and developed his business acumen. Anthony has also had work experience at Jarden, where he worked across various teams and services. He particularly enjoyed the financial modelling and analysis he conducted within the Equities Research team.
In 2023 Anthony looks to develop his career interests further, hoping to land a Consulting or Investment Banking internship.
He works within the SEF programme as a Buddy for Anton Falepeau who is studying BCom/BE at the University of Auckland. .
Awards
NZQA Scholarship Statistics
University of Auckland Top Achiever Scholarship
PwC Scholarship
Ella Burford Award
SEF Work Experience
2022 Jarden
Chan Lee
University of Auckland
Degree: BPharm
Mentor: Richard Turnbull
Buddy: Marvin Tao (Dilworth Old Boy)
Sponsored by: Jacky Or
In 2024 Chan will be in his fourth year of his Bachelor of Pharmacy Degree.
He enjoys connecting information and managing the academic demands in this very competitive course.
Chan worked hard throughout his senior years at Dilworth achieving both NCEA Level 1, 2 and 3 with Excellence endorsement.
Chan is also an accomplished pianist. He achieved his Grade 8 Trinity Piano Exam while sitting the NCEA external exams at the same time. In his spare time, he enjoys playing Chess.
Chan has been working as a volunteer in the Bupa Hospital in Auckland during his last summer holidays. He is currently involved in the School Aid and has been part of the Debating team in the past.
SEF Work Experience
Elaijah TuivaitiHead Prefect 2019
University of Auckland
Degree: MBChB
Mentor: Dr Ethan Au (Dilworth Old Boy)
Buddy: Tyson Wijohn
Elaijah wishes to become a doctor and give back to his local community upon the completion of his Bachelor of Health Sciences degree.
Elaijah has taken part in a funded exchange to France for half a year, upon which he returned back to Dilworth and completed his exams, gaining Excellence overall for Level 2 and 3, as well as a Scholarship Exam pass in Classical Studies
Elaijah gained excellence endorsed overall in NCEA Level 1, 2 and 3 and three excellence subject endorsements in French, History and Mathematics.
Elaijah is not only academic but has a love of sports and the arts. Elaijah has represented Dilworth at Polyfest performing with the Kapahaka group.
Elaijah has represented Dilworth at regional, national and international levels with his sporting achievements. One achievement is Elaijah’s gold medal he gained at the 2018 World Cup in Sydney for Taekwon-Do. In 2018 following this achievement Elaijah was awarded with the Dilworth Hillary Prize. Elaijah has also broken school records for swimming and was named Dilworth’s swimming champion in 2019.
In 2017 Elaijah had a huge year of sporting achievements. Elaijah achieved Dilworth Armagh Sportsman of the Year, upon winning the Athletics intermediate Cup, the Swimming Intermediate Cup and coming second in the Intermediate Cross country and the most valuable player for Dilworth Basketball.
Elaijah enjoys volunteering and has been an avid member of the School Aid programme at Dilworth for two years. He has also volunteered at the Marine Medic Jonah’s Project from 2017 to 2019. Elaijah has also taken part in the First Aid Volunteer Counties Taekwon-Do event from 2014-2018.
However, even among all of these outstanding achievements both sporting and academic, Elaijah’s greatest achievement is being 2019 Dilworth Head Boy. Elaijah is an incredibly determined, hardworking, and humble young man who deserves all the success he has earned over the years.
He works within the SEF programme acting as a Buddy for Hezekiah Young who is studying BSc (Biomedical) at the University of Auckland.
Awards
University of Auckland Top Achiever Scholarship
The Salvation Army Marie Fitness Endowment Scholarship
Pihirau Hauora Māori Scholarship
Ella Burford Award
George WellsPrefect
University of Auckland
Degree: BE(Hons)/BCom
Mentor: Hayden Porter
Buddy: Matthew Williams
Sponsored by: Brenda Sigalove
George is studying a conjoint Engineering and Commerce degree at the University of Auckland.
In 2023 he started working as an assistant within the Dilworth boarding house. George enjoys the challenge of study and work and has a keen desire to help raise the younger generation of students.
George’s leadership abilities were recognised at Dilworth School as he was part of the Prefect team, the Head librarian for Wilton House, and Dungannon House Prefect at school. Fulfilling these commitments while maintaining his outstanding academic results shows his self-management and high level of motivation.
George is working at Mitchell Vranjes for the 2023 summer break; he is obtaining valuable experience in the engineering field, linking his university work to real-life concepts. He aims to become an Engineering Company's CEO or High-level manager.
When he gets a chance, George likes going fishing around Kaitaia.
He worked within the SEF programme, as a Buddy for Josiah Seleni, who is also studying BE (Hons) at the University of Auckland.
Awards
Chenery Trust Scholarship
Presbyterian Methodist Congregational Grafton Scholarship
NZQA Scholarship Calculus and Classical Studies
SEF Work Experience
2022 Beca
2023 Mitchell Vranjes
Hemi Young
University of Auckland
Degree: MBChB
Mentor: Dr Connor Fitz-Gerald
Buddy: George Powell
Hemi grew up in a rural community, and quickly appreciated the poor health outcomes Maori face in New Zealand. This fuelled Hemi to develop a passion to help promote change within his community. Hemi was accepted into the COACH workshop which is run by Whakapiki Ake to help expose young Maori to the reality of studying medicine. This workshop helped to solidify Hemi’s wish to pursue a career in medicine which has led him to study a Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences at the University of Auckland.
Hemi has been mentored by Dr. Lance O’Sullivan. Through Dr. O’Sullivan’s mentoring Hemi was able to grasp what it actually is to be a doctor and the commitment you make upon becoming one. This experience only fuelled Hemi’s desire to one day be a doctor also.
In Hemi’s spare time he enjoys planning basketball. Hemi became captain of the Under 19 A Basketball team at Dilworth. The team was undefeated all season and won the Under 19 Central East Basketball Competition.
In 2017 Hemi was awarded a Top Scholars Award. This award acted as the catalyst to how Hemi viewed his academic potential and has led him to believe that he is capable of pursuing a career in Medicine.
Hemi was Tyrone House Prefect. Hemi is particularly proud of his involvement in Dilworth’s voluntary School Aid group. This group contains 14 students who invest in shares with the goal to increase their capital to donate to charities. In 2018 they were able to donate $15,000 to ChildFund.
Hemi was a lifeguard at Parakai Springs in the Christmas holidays, where he was in charge of ensuring the safety of everyone who entered the premise.
Currently Hemi works at Luminary as a brand ambassador. Hemi is tasked with handing out flyers, describing brands to interested customers and interacting with a variety of people about general enquiries.
He worked within the SEF programme acting as a Buddy for Osian Holloway-Jones who is also studying BSc (Biomedical) at the University of Auckland.
Award
Ella Burford Award
Henry WangPrefectDux 2020
University of Auckland
Degree: BE(Hons)
Mentor: Simon Mander
Buddy: Dylan Petherick (Dilworth Old Boy)
Henry is studying Engineering at the University of Auckland, he looks to use his strength in Calculus and Physics to solve complex problems. His critical thinking and adaptability to challenges and changes will lay the foundation for him to do well in his course.
Henry is hardworking and consistently striving to reach greater heights. He is always keen to assist others with their learning by helping his peers with academic challenges.
Apart from his academic skills, Henry is also a very able musician. He has achieved many external exams in Piano and Flute with distinction and is currently Principal Flute of the Dilworth Concert Band. Henry was also part of the Dilworth Foundation Singers Choir.
He worked within the SEF programme acting as a Buddy for Matthew Tao who is studying a BSc at the University of Auckland.
Awards
University of Auckland Academic Potential Scholarship
NZQA Outstanding Scholarship Physics
NZQA Scholarship Music, English, Classical Studies, Chemistry, Calculus
NZ Outstanding Scholar 2020
Ella Burford Award
SEF Work Experience
2022 Parallo
Joshua Coleman
University of Auckland
Degree: BSc
Graduated: May 2024
Mentor: Patrick Middleton
Buddy: Joji Joseph (Dilworth Old Boy)
Sponsored by: Jacky Or
Joshua's passion and enthusiasm for technology inspired him to undertake a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at the University of Auckland. He completed his studies in 2023 and soon after started working for Lets Play Live Media Ltd.
At Dilworth, he topped his Digital Technologies and Electronics class. He was presented with the Technical Management Award for his outstanding service to the school and the St Kentigern Award for Service to the Chapel. Joshua was also the Squash Team Captain who helped inspire the next generation of squash players at Dilworth.
Continuing his success at Dilworth College, Joshua undertook a full workload each semester, including summer school, graduating with a 6.0+ GPA and multiple A+'s. During his final semester, he produced MarkerMatch, a tool for the University to simplify the process of applying to mark courses simpler for students. He also produced multiple projects at the University, such as a music browsing website and an event ticket website.
Outside work, Joshua enjoys spending quality time with friends and volunteering in his local Church's cafe, baking and selling goods every Sunday morning for the congregation.
SEF Work Experience
2021 July & November - Feb Metro Performance Glass
2023 Cressida Capital
Isaac Vaeau-MulitaloPrefect
University of Auckland
Degree: BCom/BProp
Mentor: Ross Porter
Buddy: Josh Rolston (Dilworth Old Boy)
Sponsored by: Jacky Or
Isaac is a self-motivated, ambitious, reliable and humble young man. He recognises the special opportunities and privileges which have arisen as a result of his time at Dilworth and has worked extremely hard to prove he is worthy of them. In 2018 Isaac achieved Level 2 NCEA with excellence endorsed, this was a huge achievement for Isaac and one which he is very proud of.
Isaac enjoys physical activities including going to the gym, playing basketball and running, but his main sport is athletics. He is currently at a national level in Hammer throwing. Isaac achieved a Silver Medal at the New Zealand Track and Field Championships in 2018. In 2019 Isaac became a member of the Dilworth U19A Basketball team.
Isaac is well respected by his peers and has huge leadership potential. This is evidenced by the fact in 2018 Isaac was Deputy Head Prefect of Donegal House and in 2019 was awarded a School Prefect role.
In 2020 Isaac travelled to Ireland on a gap year upon becoming the recipient of a Tutorship to the Royal School of Dungannon in Northern Ireland. This scholarship is incredibly competitive, and his success is a testament to Isaac’s hard-working nature, and positive attitude.
Isaac has had several part-time jobs from 2014 to 2019, including his work at the Pacific Island Advisory and Social Services Trust, his job at Ticketmaster, and his labouring roles at Auckland Labour Hire and Dilworth School.
Isaac is proud to be Samoan and is in the process of relearning the Samoan language.
Finally, Isaac speaks incredibly highly of his time at Dilworth. Upon the completion of Isaac’s undergraduate degrees, he wishes to give back to Dilworth, a school which he says, has shaped him into the man he is today.
He works within the SEF programme acting as a buddy for Sione Tu’ungasi who is also studying a Bachelor of Property at University of Auckland.
Awards
Ella Burford Award
SEF Work Experience
2021 PwC
2022 Urban Partners
2023 Tramco
2023 Dec: Dilworth Trust Board - Property
Jerome TupuolaDeputy Head Boy 2020
University of Auckland
Degree: Bachelor of Urban Planning
Mentor: Nathan Donald (Dilworth Old Boy)
Buddy: Maxine Kaihau/Alex Parr
2024 will be Jerome’s fourth year of his Bachelor of Urban Planning at the University of Auckland. He has experienced a wide range of internships, and he says it has been a blessing to experience real-life urban planning situations in the working world.
As Jerome heads into his final year of study, he can now realise the many working opportunities that are present, which will lead him towards achieving his goal “to give back to my culture in a way that improves their lifestyle for themselves and their community, especially back home in Samoa.”
Jerome is interested in the interaction between buildings, the environment, and people, which has become vital throughout his studies thus far, noticing the major impact these topics have on proposed developments.
He worked at Pak n Save for two years before becoming a Dilworth School tutor in the new year nine boarding house in 2023. Jerome also volunteers with coaching at Dilworth for the u14A rugby team and u15 rugby sevens team. He enjoys passing on his knowledge and experience as a former Dilworth rugby player to the younger students.
He currently enjoys playing rugby league and tag. He uses sports as a hobby outside of study to keep himself active and fit.
He works within the SEF programme acting as a Buddy for Gene King who is studying BSc at the University of Auckland.
SEF Work Experience
2021 Mott Macdonald
2022 Jasmax
2023 Auckland Council
Lennox Jones
University of Auckland
Degree: BCom/BProp
Mentor: Kim Hughes
Buddy: Jonny Haydon (Dilworth Old Boy)
Sponsored by: Broadway Property Group in 2023
Lennox is now in his final year of his conjoint degree with the desire to enter the property industry upon graduation. Throughout his time at university, he has interned at several firms including Broadway Property Group, Kiwibank, the Dilworth Trust Board, and most recently as a summer intern at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) within the Real Estate Team.
Outside of university he has continued his sporting activities playing softball at a Premier Men’s level for Te Atatu Roosters.
Lennox has also become a Boarding House Assistant back at Dilworth School where he is in a unique position to give back to Dilworth and its current students.
Award
University of Auckland Faculty of Business & Economics
SEF Work Experience
Mudiwa Makaza
University of Auckland
Degree: BSc
Mentor: Dr Reupena Simanu
Buddy: Thomas Swinburn (Dilworth Old Boy)
Mudiwa completed his Bachelor of Science degree in 2024. Throughout his degree, he dedicated substantial time to self-education on financial markets, which sparked a shift in his career focus towards institutional banking. Consequently, he pursued a graduate role at Westpac, where he is currently learning to acquire, structure, and execute significant deals for multinational corporations and listed companies under the mentorship of highly experienced banking professionals.
Mudiwa is a big believer in balance in life and in his free time, Mudiwa has an interest in music in general, music production, and public speaking.
Paolo AquinoDeputy Head Boy 2019
University of Auckland
Degree: BAdvSci (Honours)
Mentor: Nigel Staples
Buddy: Sam Michie (Dilworth Old Boy)
Paolo Aquino commences his postgraduate research career in 2024, completing his Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) in Psychology at the University of Auckland. Paolo primarily has an interest in internalised oppression, indigenous and postcolonial psychology.
Paolo's Honours research project, supervised by Dr Sam Manuela, encompasses Sikolohiyang Pilipino in creating an adaptive framework for understanding migrant experiences in Aotearoa. Broadly, his work centres on giving psychology away to ethnic minority groups with an emphasis on culturally relevant therapy and conceptualisations of wellbeing and identity.
Concurrently, Paolo has been a research assistant within the International Sex Survey (ISS) team since 2021. Their current focus delves into exploring sexual/relationship satisfaction between monogamous and non-monogamous peoples.
In addition to these projects, Paolo enjoys being a helpline counsellor at Youthline NZ and has been an avid Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu hobbyist training for three years.
After 2024, Paolo wishes to complete a Master's and PhD in Psychology, where he aims to explore more opportunities for research, undergraduate tutoring, and lecturing. He strives to produce considerable contributions to psychology and aims to be an academic both in New Zealand and overseas.
He worked within the SEF programme as a Buddy for Oscar Winter who is studying BSc at the University of Auckland.
SEF Work Experience
2021 JumpShift
Thomas NguyenDeputy Head Boy 2020Proxime Accessit Dux 2020
University of Auckland
Degree: MBAS (Prof)
Mentor: Doug Osbourne
Buddy: Shaan Johari (Dilworth Old Boy)
Thomas commenced his postgraduate studies with a Master of Architecture at the University of Auckland in 2024. During his Bachelor of Architectural Studies, he earned numerous awards and honours. His academic excellence is complemented by practical experience, having interned at several prominent architectural firms, including Buchan, Architectus, and Sumich Chaplin. These internships have been instrumental in deepening his understanding of the architectural industry.
Outside his academic pursuits, Thomas is actively involved in sports, particularly wrestling, as a member of the Dilworth Grizzlies Wrestling Club.
He also contributes to the SEF programme by serving as a Buddy for Demetrius Shortland, a fellow Bachelor of Architectural Studies student at the University of Auckland.
Awards
Building and Construction Training Fund (BCTF) Scholarship
2023 First in Course Award in ARCHDES 300
2023 Best Design Awards Finalist - Student & Academic Spatial
2023 Best Design Awards Finalist - Student & Academic Toitanga
2023 NZ Timber Design Highly Commended Student Design Award
2023 NZ Timber Design Awards Finalist
2021 First in Course Award in ARCHDES 103 and 102
University of Auckland Top Achiever Scholarship
NZQA Scholarship Design & Visual Communication and Classical Studies
Ella Burford Award
SEF Work Experience
2023 Sumich Chaplin
2021 Buchan Group
2022 Architectus
Tyrane BeazleyPrefect
University of Auckland
Degree: BCom/LLB
Mentor: Paul Ketu’u (Dilworth Old Boy)
Buddy: Guneesh Jubal (Dilworth Old Boy)
Combining his interests in Economics and Accounting has led Tyrane to his decision to study a Bachelor of Commerce and Law conjoint at the University of Auckland.
Tyrane attributes his outstanding academic results of achieving NCEA Level 1, 2 and 3 with Excellence to being goal-driven and being curious. He thrives on opportunities to improve himself. Tyrane was 1st in Accounting and 1st in Economics at the 2020 Dilworth School Prizegiving.
Tyrane was also a School Prefect and was a House Prefect in 2019.
Awards
NZQA Scholarship Classical Studies
2021 & 2022 University of Auckland Parirau Accommodation Scholarship
SEF Work Experience
2023 Jackson Russell
