Congratulations to Emily Hann, recipient of the 2025 Dux Award, and Alysha Daya, awarded Proxime Accessit (runner up to Dux). These prestigious honours recognise their exceptional academic excellence, dedication, and perseverance throughout their time at Pukekohe High School.

Emily received subject excellence awards in History, Legal Studies, People and Society, Psychology and Scholarship English. She has a grade point average of 475 out of a possible 500 and achieved 67 credits at excellence level in NCEA level 3.

Emily also received the Ross Hamilton Trophy for the top social sciences student.

Alysha received subject excellence awards in Business Studies, Chemistry, Digital Information Technology, English and Calculus. She has achieved 48 credits at excellence level in NCEA level 3.

Alysha received the Science Faculty Cup for top in year 13 Chemistry, the PHS cup for top in Digital Information Technology. She also received the Rambai Memorial Trophy for top Indian student.

We wish you every success in your future endeavours.