Performance category

We asked students to make a short film, compose or song, create a rap, or dance to express what bullying means to them.

Winner: Paulie Ewing & Te Hoko Te Riini, Tarawera High School

Senior group (Years 9-13)

An outstanding R'n'B rap from two talented students that demonstrated a level of musicality and maturity that set it apart from other entries. A raw and honest account.

Winner: Wentworth College Choir, Auckland

Intermediate group (Years 7-8)

A fantastic team performance incorporating a well-conceived video and original song to convey a compelling message about false friendships.

'Fake', Wentworth College Choir, Auckland

Joint Winner: Room 10, Welbourne School, New Plymouth

Junior group (Years 1-6)

A well thought-through video with a clear and powerful message about the importance and impact of talking about bullying.

Room 10, Welbourne School, New Plymouth

Joint Winner: Year 4, Elim Christian College, Auckland

Junior group (Years 1-6)

A well-produced video with a clear story line and simple, practical messages that students can connect with.

Year 4, Elim Christian College, Auckland

Special Merit: Whangamata Area School

Senior group (Year 9-13)

An exceptional and courageous short film with two honest portayals of the impact of bullying. A well-produced film with a clear call to action.

Whangamata Area School

Special Merit: Mission Heights Junior College, Auckland

Senior group (Years 9-13)

A fantastic, well-produced short film with a kiwi spin on the #SeeMe campaign. Students' voices deliver a clear and powerful message of diversity and acceptance.

Mission Heights Junior College, Auckland

Special Merit: Dylan Blackburn, Tony Ishak, Nathan Saddam, Haydn Mayo, Northcross Intermediate School, Auckland

Intermediate group (Years 7-8)

A wonderfully simple and powerful short film that effectively portrays the positive impact a bystander can make.

Northcross Intermediate School

Special Merit: Lachie and Sam Wallace, Tamahere Model Country School

Junior group (Years 1-6)

A great lyric and nice structure to this song about the importance of standing together against bullying.

Highly Commended: Anna Domett, Otumoetai College, Tauranga

Senior group (Years 9-13)

A beautiful lyrical song with a strong message.

Highly Commended: Frankie Vidulich & Tiana Housiaux-Roderique, Year 10, Otaki College

Senior group (Years 9-13)

A pleasing song with a strong lyric about the importance of speaking up.

Frankie Vidulich & Tiana Housiaux-Roderique, Year 10, Otaki College

Highly Commended: FAHS Feilding High School Performance Troupe

Senior group (Years 9-13)

A great team effort on an impressive performace using dance and an orginal song to convet the power and strength of standing together.

FAHS Feilding High School, The Ripple Effect

Highly Commended: Redcliffs School, Christchurch

Intermediate group (Years 7-8)

A very catchy tune, strong lyrics and a great performance depicting what it feels like to be bullied.

Redcliffs School, Christchurch

Highly Commended: Jess and Olive, Northcross Intermediate, Auckland

Intermediate group (Years 7-8)

An impressive and creative use of dance as a medium to convey a strong message. An expressive and well-performed work.

Jess and Olive, Northcross Intermediate School

Highly Commended: Courtney Johnston, Ella Woodley, Huia Timoti & Sapphire Ngamoki, Year 3 & 4, Apanui School, Whakatane

Junior group (Years 1-6)

A short film full of enthusiasm with an encouraging message.

Courtney, Ella, Huia & Sapphire, Year 3 & 4, Apanui School, Whakatane

Highly Commended: Year 6, St Joseph's Catholic School, Matamata

Junior group (Years 1-6)

A comrehensive short film with some clear messages and a focus on bystander action. Featuring students' voices and solutions, with a clear call to action.

Year 6, St Joseph's Catholic School, Matamata