Educated at Auckland Girls' Equipped for the World
"As one of the first secondary schools to be established in New Zealand, Auckland Girls' Grammar School has been educating young women since 1888. Our tradition of academic, sporting and cultural excellence, where students aim high and find success within their reach, has continued for more than a century.
The School Board of Trustees Elections is one of the largest and most significant democratic processes in New Zealand.AGGS student Sabrina Parsons and her friend Amohia Afeaki have been awarded the Gilt Cross for gallantry, the first time that this top scouting award has been made in NZ. The girls, both members of the Sea Scouts were given the award for their efforts in rescuing two adult swimmers who were struggling in a rip at Matauri Bay, north of Keri-keri. In her speech when giving the award, the NZ Scouts National Commissioner said "at 15 years old they acted with maturity and courage well beyond their years. They knowingly put themselves at risk, not recklessly, but for the good of others."
Linda is one of three finalists who will perform the Euphonium Concerto by Joseph Horovitz at the University of Auckland's School of Music annual Graduation Gala Concerto Competition at the Town Hall on 9 May.
