University of Auckland
Degree: BE (Hons)
Mentor: Matt Patten
Buddy: Jack Robertson (Dilworth Old Boy)

Ah Vui (AJ) completed his last exam in November 2022 towards his Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) at the University of Auckland, specialising in Bio-Medical Engineering. In his spare time, he has been a Rugby player, weightlifter and  loves playing guitar. He has also recently taken up boxing.

“My favourite thing about uni is probably being able to meet so many people from different backgrounds, not just my own. I really like the new friends that I've made this year, and since we all have the same goals, we're able to work hard, push each other and generally just kick back.”

AJ is very community minded and likes to support other students where possible. He was a Buddy for one of the first year Engineering Students in 2017 as part of the Staples Education Foundation programme and he was also a mentor for one of University of Auckland’s first year Tuakana Engineering students.

AJ is aiming to get into the software industry, he is currently learning on my own and he is hoping to begin a startup company within the next 2 years.

Awards

• University of Auckland Jubilee Trust Award

SEF Work Experience

• 2018 Auckland BioSciences

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AUT University
Degree: BCIS - Computer Science and Software Development
Graduated: December 2018
Mentor: Joel Wiapo (Dilworth Old Boy)
Buddy: Chris Sequeira

Ben studied a Bachelor of Computer and Information Sciences at AUT University with a double major in Computer Science and Software Development. He graduated in December 2018. Ben works at Mega as a intermediate software engineer.

He was Dux of Dilworth School in his final year and his high level of academic achievement was recognised when he was awarded one of the highly coveted AUT University Scholarships.

Ben is exceptionally bright and delightful with it! He loves gaming and reading, and would love to be of help to any future scholarship recipients.

Awards

• AUT University Scholarship

SEF Work Experience

• 2017 Red Vespa

• 2018 Tonkin & Taylor

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University of Auckland
Degree: BCom/BSc
Mentor: Aaron Bethune (Dilworth Old Boy)
Buddy: Elijah Tutini

Caleb is studying a conjoint BCom/BSc majoring in Accounting and Exercise Science at the University of Auckland. He made this choice because he has had a life- long passion for sport, and he enjoyed and was successful at accounting whilst at school. He is very hard working and has achieved excellent results throughout his degree so far.

When he finishes university, Caleb hopes to become a chartered accountant working for one of the top accounting firms. His favourite thing about university is the opportunity to meet so many new people, many of them from his social basketball team.

Caleb is a tutor at Dilworth, mainly in Accounting for Level 2 NCEA students and he also volunteers every week for an organisation called Idea Services who support adults with intellectual disabilities. Suffice to say Caleb has a big heart and has started “giving back” to his community at a young age.

SEF Work Experience

• 2017 PwC

University of Auckland
Degree: BCom
Mentor: Haydn Staples
Buddy: Joshua Walker (Dilworth Old Boy)

Liam is currently working part time at the Auckland Art Gallery, while chipping away at the remaining leftovers of a BA, which is primarily focussed around Film Studies and Sociology.

Away from institutions, Liam is focussed on healing and exploring.

He spends much of his time making things, nurturing growth and sharing creative spaces with whanau.

SEF Work Experience

• 2017 Auckland Art Gallery

• 2018 Performing Arts Network NZ

University of Auckland
Degree: BA/LLB
Mentor: Graeme Clark
Buddy: Paul Ketu’u (Dilworth Old Boy)

Lorenzo is studying towards an LLB at the University of Auckland. He hopes to be a practicing lawyer. He is a strong athlete, in rugby and athletics and was in the Dilworth 1st XV.

Lorenzo was supported in his first year at University by his Buddy Paul Ketu‘u, ex Dilworth Head Boy and was mentored by Graeme Clark, in-house counsel for Cressida Capital and Urban Partners.

Lorenzo has enjoyed meeting new people at university but still finds time to go back to Dilworth and help with tutoring and supporting the rugby players. Lorenzo is also involved in a community project helping youth in Thames on the Coromandel Coast.

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University of Auckland
Degree: BSc
Mentor: Manu Dawber (Dilworth Old Boy)
Buddy: Platon Loukoianov (Dilworth Old Boy)

Nick is studying towards a BSc majoring in Computer Science at the University of Auckland. Nick is passionate about all things computers, and has loved meeting others with similar interests in his course.

He is a tutor at Dilworth and enjoys giving back to his old school and in his spare time he enjoys playing badminton and his guitar.

He hopes to pursue a career in programming.

Nick worked part-time at Urban Partners and was a invaluable member of the accounts team.

SEF Work Experience

• 2017/2018 Urban Partners

University of Auckland
Degree: BCom/BProp
Graduated: November 2020
Mentor: Peter Bowden (Dilworth Old Boy)
Buddy: James Petherick (Dilworth Old Boy)

Rommel has completed his Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Property at The University of Auckland. Under his Bachelor of Commerce, Rommel majored in Information Systems and Operations and Supply Chain management. He graduated in November 2020. Rommel worked at Panuku Development as a graduate for 2 years and currently works for Kainga Ora as an Assistant development Manager. 

Rommel loves all kinds of sports and plans to run a marathon. Currently, Rommel is a part of some social basketball teams and plans to travel in the future. Rommel’s favourite thing about university was the ability to meet new people and the culture to continue learning

Awards

• Ella Burford Award

SEF Work Experience

• 2017 Red Vespa

• 2018 CBRE

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University of Auckland
Degree: BSc
Graduated: November 2020
Mentor: Cody Carnachan (Dilworth Old Boy)
Buddy: Mario Flavall (Dilworth Old Boy)

Ryan has completed his Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Science at the University of Auckland. He graduated in November 2020. Ryan is working at e-merge Data Solutions.

Ryan is a very “well-rounded” young man. He enjoys rock climbing and football. He was a member of the Dilworth String Orchestra, and has always had a passion for computers. He enjoyed the wide range of course options at University and was a member of the University of Auckland Badminton Club.

He also “gives-back” to his old school by returning to tutor some of the Dilworth students in a variety of NCEA subjects.

SEF Work Experience

• 2017 Red Vespa

• 2018 Instillery

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