Sam Blackburn

As a member of the TGS Rock band, we create and play music together with three other band members and a band director. We play together weekly and work on some songs we plan to perform in September.

At Little Ninjas I worked as a children's party instructor alongside colleagues where we constructed courses to entertain children. I was involved in the set up, running, and cleanup of the whole party, and maintained communication with parents and caregivers throughout to ensure smooth running.

I am a high achieving student who excels in areas such as physics and maths, and I am currently attempting the NCEA physics scholarship award as a year 11 student. I work above level in NCEA L2 in English, Calculus, and Physics, and regularly achieve excellences in my classes. I am also a high level water-polo player, playing for both North Harbour water-polo club and the TGS premier senior boys team. I also swim for fitness multiple times a week. I have achieved the TGS "Te Manawanui Award" which recognises leadership, academic achievement, and community involvement.