Our student leadership program is designed to empower our Year 7-8 students with opportunities to develop their skills, take on responsibilities, and make a meaningful impact in our school community. 

The program offers three levels of achievement, each with exciting roles and responsibilities to suit every student’s interests and strengths: 

Bronze Level – Building Foundations (50 points) - Start your leadership journey by building essential skills and contributing to the school in smaller yet impactful ways. 

Silver Level – Developing Leadership (100 points) - Step up to more significant roles and work collaboratively to lead school initiatives.

Gold Level – Leadership Excellence (200 points) - Take on top-tier responsibilities, showcase your initiative, and leave a legacy at Redwoodtown School. 

Students can earn points for each role and level up their leadership journey, gaining recognition for their dedication and contributions. 

Get ready to grow your skills, make new friends, and create positive change in our school and beyond. This is your chance to shine as a Redwoodtown leader! 🌟 Click on the above image to see more about the Leadership Program.

Our Year 7–8 students in Nga Awa benefit from a broad range of sporting opportunities that support physical wellbeing, teamwork, and confidence. In addition to school-wide events such as athletics, cross country, swimming, and interschool competitions, our senior students also engage in specialised events. These include the annual Ki o Rahi tournament — a fast-paced, strategic Māori game that fosters agility, teamwork, and cultural connection, and an annual Orienteering/Rogaine event, where students compete alongside other Marlborough schools in a fun, challenging navigation course. 

We also encourage participation in Fundamental Skills, a school-wide programme that continues to be emphasised in the senior years to support confident movement and coordination. A key event for our Year 8 girls is the Ignite Kōhine Maia Festival of Sport, run by Sport Tasman, which celebrates female participation in sport through a day of connection, inspiration, and physical activity.

These opportunities help build resilience, leadership, and a lifelong love of being active, while also fostering a strong sense of fair play and belonging.

And to top it off,  our much-anticipated Staff vs Students netball and basketball games—an exciting and light-hearted tradition that brings the whole school community together in the spirit of fun, friendly competition, and celebration.

Students in Nga Awa have access to a range of specialised programmes designed to challenge and extend their thinking. These include Future Problem Solving, where students tackle real-world global issues using critical and creative thinking frameworks; the Otago Problem Challenge, which tests mathematical reasoning and problem-solving under pressure; and Science and Maths Badges, which allow students to explore topics of personal interest through independent, inquiry-based learning. These opportunities are ideal for students who thrive on challenge, enjoy thinking deeply, and are motivated to take their learning further.