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Local Matters

December 1, 2020 9:08pm

Local Matters


Dec 1, 2020 9:08pm

Whangaparaoa College School student Madison Blackburn (Downs), aged 16, was awarded a top prize of ‘Overall Merit Award’ at a Blue Light Camp in Auckland, held last month.

Blue Light life skills coordinator Abbe-Mae Henry says it was Madison’s consistent progress throughout the camp, her self-discipline and tautoko of others that won her the award.

The camp courses are run by Blue Light in partnership with the NZ Defence Force and focus on adventure-based learning.

Madison is pictured, right, receiving her award from NZ Defence Force officer commanding youth development north, Kevin Shanley.

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