The red house executive proudly show off the house competition trophy after winning this year’s competition. Photo Jaime Pitt-MacKayAshburton College’s future leaders have staked their claims for next year while this year’s head boy and girls said their farewells at Ashburton College’s final full school assembly for the year yesterday.

The fiercely competitive house competition was taken out by red house, who put around a 26-point gap on second placed orange house.

The assembly began with principal Ross Preece inviting current head boy and head girl William Wallace and Mollie Gibson forward to share some parting ‘pearls of wisdom’.

Both head students thanked the each other, the student executive and the school staff for their support through what was a busy year.

Following that a large number of blues were presented to students for achievements ranged from music to football and e-sports.

Nine students were recognised with colours, awards given to students have either won a national championship, or have represented New Zealand on the international stage.

Following that, eight students were given two minutes to stake their claims the head boy and head girl roles for 2020.

Three girls and five boys made their speeches, with the final results from a vote and a panel interview deciding who will fill the roles.

Ashburton College year group prize givings begin next week.

By Jaime Pitt-MacKay © The Ashburton Guardian - 24 October 2019