Diocesan Scholars Shine on the Global Stage Securing 1st and 2nd Overall Team Placings and Multiple Individual Honours.
Five students from across the Diocese represented their schools and the Diocese with distinction at the World Scholar’s Cup Global Round in Christchurch, New Zealand, achieving exceptional team and individual results against an international field of competitors.
- Xavier Crosby: St Francis Xavier’s Catholic College, Hamilton
- Oliver McNally: St Joseph’s Catholic College, Lochinvar
- Harrison Sturmer: St Bede’s Catholic College, Chisholm
- Dane Clarke: St Bede’s Catholic College, Chisholm
- Nicholas James: St Joseph’s Catholic College, Aberdeen
Xavier, Oliver and Harrison competed together as a team in the Junior Division, while Dane and Nicholas were joined by a 3rd scholar Sam who is from Burnside High School, Christchurch to form a mixed team in the Senior Division for the competition.
Key Highlights from Christchurch
Two diocesan teams placed 1st and 2nd Overall at the Global Round.
Both teams achieved 1st Place in the Team Challenge.
Diocesan students secured multiple podium finishes in overall scholar rankings, individual challenge events and subject-specific awards.
Students demonstrated exceptional academic excellence, teamwork, critical thinking and collaboration while representing the Diocese on the international stage.
Please find the results link here – Results
Both Xavier and Oliver will now be competing in the final round – Tournament of Champions at Yale University this November.
