Student Leaders

Tēnā koutou. 

My name is Te Koha Williams-Burling, and I am honoured to be your Head Boy for 2026. I have been part of the Tikipunga High School whānau for six years, beginning my journey here in Year 7. Over this time, I have made countless meaningful connections, all thanks to this remarkable school. Tikipunga has provided me with the opportunities to pursue my dreams, and I know that every student here will find the support they need to follow their own path.

 

Kia ora koutou katoa, ko Charmaine Mathews-Birchall tōku ingoa.

I am the Head Girl for 2026 at Tikipunga High School. I aspire to be a role model and a guide for younger tamariki across our community and our country. I want to help others grow, learn, and become the best versions of themselves. I have been a student at Tikipunga High School since Year 7, and throughout that time, one thing has always stayed with me: the desire to care for others. I truly believe that loving and caring for people is one of the greatest sources of happiness in the world.

Helping others isn’t just something I enjoy—it’s a dream of mine. To make someone feel seen, supported, and valued means everything to me. If I can help even one person feel a little stronger, a little happier, or a little more hopeful, then I know I am doing what I was meant to do.