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Please contact Lydia Firmin (International Student Coordinator) at FCL@pukekohehigh.school.nz for more information.
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When Jayde Picot left Pukekohe High School in 2021, she didn't have her entire career mapped out, but she knew she had a passion for Business Studies, Economics and Accounting. Inspired by her teachers, Jayde headed to the University of Canterbury to pursue a degree in Accounting and Economics, later changing direction to specialise in Accounting and Taxation.
Since then, her journey has taken her well beyond the classroom!
After graduating, Jayde took another big step, moving across the Tasman to Sydney to begin a graduate career in Audit & Assurance with Ernst & Young, one of the world's leading professional services firms.
Now an Experienced Associate at EY, Jayde works with a diverse range of clients, primarily in real estate, but also including national sporting organisations, fund managers, shopping centres and hotels. One career highlight was working with Football Australia during the World Cup, seeing firsthand how the financial side of an organisation connects with such a significant international sporting event.
Jayde is also nearing the finish line of her CAANZ professional qualification, with just one exam left!
Reflecting on her journey, Jayde has some great advice for current PHS students: don't feel pressured to have everything figured out by the time you leave school. Her own experience has shown her the value of exploring different opportunities, changing direction when something feels right and being open to possibilities you may never have imagined.
As Jayde puts it, "Trust the process."
From university in Christchurch to an international exchange in France, an internship at PwC and now building her career in Sydney, Jayde is a great example of where curiosity, hard work and saying yes to opportunities can take you.
We love seeing where our PHS Alumni are heading and look forward to following Jayde's continued success!
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Congratulations to all our award recipients and to every student who has contributed to making 2026 such a meaningful year. We are incredibly proud of you all.
Ngaa mihi nui to our kaiako, support staff, whaanau and everyone who continues to nurture, encourage and celebrate our aakonga.
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Beyond individual achievements, the evening celebrated the values our students have demonstrated throughout the year – kotahitanga (unity), puumautanga (commitment and perseverance) and manaakitanga (care and respect for others). These values are reflected in the way our students support one another, embrace their culture, show leadership and contribute to our kura.
Our student leaders opened the evening with a special mihi, acknowledging Whaea Sylvia, Matua Tipene, Whaea Jade, Whaea Tash, Whaea Te Ataakura and Matua Coburn from Te Waahanga Whakaako, along with Whaea Charlotte, who leads our Toi Māori programme within the Arts Faculty.
They expressed their gratitude for the subjects and akomanga that provide opportunities for students to live and breathe their maatauranga Māori at kura. They also acknowledged our kaiako Maaori and Maaori support staff throughout the school for the important role they play in connecting and supporting our students.
As our student leaders so beautifully expressed:
“Whiria te tangata, whiria te angituu” – weave the people together, weave success.
Ngaa mihi nui to our kaiako, support staff, whaanau and everyone who continues to nurture, encourage and celebrate our akonga.
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Users are challenged to balance electricity supply and demand, manage the network and prevent blackouts – providing a hands-on insight into the fascinating world of electrical engineering.
Reflecting on the experience, Amy-Lee shared:
"I really enjoyed the opportunity to contribute to Innovation Franklin's Mobile Innovation Lab. A big thanks to Counties Energy for providing the materials. I'm excited to see how the New Zealand Power Grid Simulator can inspire other students to explore technology, engineering and innovation."
Amy-Lee also has a clear vision for her own future, with aspirations to pursue environmental studies, focusing on sustainable energy.
"I hope to go into environmental studies, with a focus on sustainable energy, helping not only our present, but taking care of our future."
Amy-Lee, what an incredible achievement! Your initiative, creativity and technical ability are something to be immensely proud of. It is fantastic to see you already thinking about how innovation and sustainable energy can make a difference to future generations.
We wish you every success as you continue to pursue your interests and ambitions. We look forward to seeing where your talents take you next!
You can check-out the simulator video here:
betacomearthing.com/news/14-year-old-amy-roux-builds-power-system-simulator/?fbclid=IwZnRzaAVJ4EB...
Link to website:
sites.google.com/view/grid-simulator/home?pli=1&authuser=0
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When Rawinder left Pukekohe High School in 2019, he had already made an impression, receiving the titles of School Prefect and Sportsman of the Year, along with Excellence in Business Studies and the BP Innovation Award.
His entrepreneurial journey began through the Young Enterprise Scheme (YES). What started as an idea for an adjustable-compartment lunchbox soon took a different direction, evolving into Knack NZ – an initiative designed to help young people build confidence and bridge the gap into the workforce. Their interview simulator even featured an AI avatar, which was actually Rawinder operating behind the scenes!
Although his original plan was to pursue a sports scholarship, a hip injury meant a change of direction. Discovering a passion for problem-solving, Rawinder went on to study Artificial Intelligence at Media Design School, graduating with excellence and being selected as the student graduate speaker.
After gaining industry experience with Datacom and Robotics Plus, Rawinder decided it was time to build something of his own. In 2023, following a personal connection to the ram-raid issues affecting communities across New Zealand, he founded RevoTech, an AI analytics startup focused on smarter operations and security.
Today, RevoTech works with security companies across Australasia and has secured funding support from NZTA and Auckland Council as it continues to grow.
Reflecting on his journey, Rawinder has some great advice for his 18-year-old self:
"Don't stress if you don't have the perfect plan, or if you need to switch direction. As long as you put in the work, everything works out in the long run."
Rawinder's journey is a wonderful example of how the foundations developed at school, combined with curiosity, resilience and a willingness to adapt, can open unexpected doors.
We are incredibly proud to see what one of our PHS Business Alumni is achieving and look forward to following RevoTech's journey www.revotech.ai/
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