The 2026 leaders were announced at the assembly on 24 October. Congratulations to the following students:
Head Girl: Olivia Waddell
Olivia joined St Paul’s in 2024 as a Year 11 boarder in Sargood House and has quickly made an exceptional impact across academic, service, and sporting life. A determined scholar, she graduated with Distinction in the Year 11 Diploma and has already achieved NCEA Level 2 with Merit endorsement while pursuing a challenging programme including English, Economics, Accounting, Sports Science, and Agribusiness. With ambitions to study at a leading university in the United States, Olivia continues to demonstrate remarkable drive. Her leadership extends beyond the classroom as Sargood Leader of Over-the-Fence Ministry and volunteer at St Joan’s Rest Home, reflecting her commitment to service. An accomplished rower and netballer, she has earned both her Senior Rowing and Premier Netball Caps, with podium finishes at the Maadi Cup Regatta and representation at the UNISS Premier Netball Tournament. Motivated, thoughtful, and mature, Olivia exemplifies the spirit of St Paul’s and is a deserving Head Girl for 2026.
Head Boy: Adi Manda
Adi joined St Paul’s in 2022 as a Fitchett House day student and completed Tihoi in 2023. A scholar of exceptional calibre, he graduated with Honours in the Year 11 Diploma, achieved First in Subject for Chemistry and Physics, and earned a place on the Academic Honours Board as a Scholastic Centurion. Now in Year 12, he continues to excel across an accelerated academic programme, including Year 13 Advanced Mathematics. A finalist in the National Ethics Olympiad, Adi will represent St Paul’s at the World Ethics Olympiad in 2025. Equally accomplished in the arts, he played lead roles in Little Shop of Horrors and The Wizard of Oz, performs in multiple school ensembles, and holds Junior Colours for Music. A past winner of the Haylett-Petty Memorial Trophy and St Paul’s Award, Adi is known for his diligence, humility, and humour –qualities that make him an outstanding role model and a worthy Head Boy for 2026.
Deputy Head Girl: Emma Fletcher
Emma joined St Paul’s in Year 11 as a boarder in Harington House, following her brothers, one a Collegian and the other currently in Year 12. Of Whaanau-a-Apanui descent, she brings a deep connection to the land and people. Academically, Emma is highly motivated, graduating with Honours in the Year 11 Diploma and now pursuing a demanding senior schedule across the sciences and humanities, with plans to study Engineering at Canterbury University. A talented all-round sportswoman, she represents St Paul’s in Girls’ Cricket, Water Polo, and Rugby, and excels in both Hockey and Swimming – winning the Ronaldson Trophy and sharing the Kirby Sandford Cup in 2025. Mature, considerate, and respected by peers and staff alike, Emma is an outstanding role model and a valued leader as Deputy Head Girl.
Deputy Head Boy: Gus Weir
Gus joined St Paul’s in 2022 as a Clark House boarder and completed the Tihoi programme in 2023. A disciplined and motivated student, he earned Honours in the Year 11 Diploma and is now pursuing senior studies in Accounting, Agribusiness, English, Physics, and Maths with Calculus, with plans for tertiary study in New Zealand or overseas. A talented sportsman, Gus is a key member of the First XV Rugby Team and an accomplished rower, earning Junior Sporting Colours in both sports and being named Joint Recipient of the Gilbert Family Trophy for Junior Sportsperson of the Year in 2024. His selection as a U18 North Island Rowing Trialist for 2025 reflects his determination and strength of character. Polite, respectful, and grounded, Gus exemplifies leadership through action and is a valued Deputy Head Boy for 2026.
Other school leaders
- Head of Harington Boarding – Polly Hunter
- Head of Boarding – Jacob Finau
- Heads of Clark – Hugo Lawson and Olivia Devlin
- Heads of Sargood – Jackson Hill-Brown and Fern Donald
- Heads of Williams – Christopher Kahotea and Tamsyn Watson
- Heads of Hall – Chase Thompson and Lani Jarrett
- Heads of Fitchett – Jackson Hay and Ashley Lander
- Heads of Hamilton – Flynn Booth and Olivia Brown
- Heads of School – Lochi Hoy and Lucy McLean-Bluck
- Head of Harington Day – Olivia (Livvy) Moon
- Heads of Chapel – Matteo Romano–Le Roux and Asha Russell
- Heads of Mission and Outreach – Charlie Parlane and Emma David
- Te Kaea Prefects – Timi Carter and Antonia Cuthers
- Sports Prefects – Quintus Daniell and Livvy Perenara
- Academic Prefects – Ben Foster and Ella Roberts
- Arts Prefects – Annabelle Choy and Arnah Currie
- International Prefect – Heidy Chang
