Congratulations to current students, Cecilia Lin (Year 13) and Victoria Xin (Year 9), for winning North Harbour Club AIMES Scholarship Awards at the recent AIMES Emerging Talent Awards ceremony.  

 

Currently one of our Head Prefects, Cecilia is a passionate advocate for youth empowerment, civic engagement and social justice. She serves as Chairperson of the Upper Harbour Youth Council and on the YMCA Youth Advisory Panel, where she leads projects that promote mental health awareness and inclusivity. She also launched the Pacific Sister Project, a campaign supporting young women in Fiji affected by the drug epidemic, providing educational resources and mentorship opportunities. Cecilia is also a youth MP for Mark Mitchell in the Whangaparaoa Electorate, reinforcing her commitment to policy advocacy.

 

“Receiving the AIMES Award is more than an honour – it validates my dedication to youth-driven change and fuels my motivation to continue creating a more equitable future,” says Cecilia.

 

Victoria is a rising star in New Zealand golf, achieving national and international success at just 13 years old. She represented North Harbour in women’s golf and is currently our number one Kristin golfer. Victoria has won numerous prestigious titles, including the Lydia Ko Cup U14 Championship and a historic victory at the 2024 IMG Junior World Championship in San Diego, making her the first New Zealand girl to win her age division. Victoria recently won the 2025 Lenton Junior Golf Elite Challenge in China and earned her World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR) Card, a significant milestone in her career.

 

“Receiving the AIMES Award is an incredible honour – it recognises my hard work and brings me closer to my dream of playing collegiate golf at Stanford University,” says Victoria.

 

Cecilia and Victoria both receive $3,000 grants with their awards. Well done to both students, you have done yourselves, your families and the entire Kristin community proud.