Rosmini students excel in History competition
Rosmini College Year 11 History students Marlow Winder and Boyd Archibald have both been recognised in the 2024/2025 Ngarimu VC and 28th (Māori) Battalion Memorial Scholarship Video Competition.
Marlow’s entry entitled “The Price of Citizenship” explored the historical significance of the 28th Māori Battalion in World War 2 and placed first in the bi-lingual section of the national competition.
Boyd’s entry entitled “Te Aohau Kumeroa” recorded a biography of his tupuna who fought in the Māori contingent of the New Zealand Expeditionary Force in World War 1, placing second.
Both students received a congratulatory letter from the Minister of Education, Erica Stanford, and have been awarded significant financial scholarships as well as a payment to the college. It is hoped that this money can be used by the department to sponsor a visit to Te Papa and National Archives in Wellington next year.
The Ngarimu competition honours the legacy of famed Māori soldier, Te Moana-nui-a-kiwa Ngarimu, who gave his life in service during the Second World War. For his gallantry and sacrifice, Ngarimu was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross, the most prestigious award of the British honours system for "valour in the presence of the enemy”. The department is extremely proud of these students’ achievement in this prestigious competition.
