Alumni
Alizee Fisher
Member (2019)
My name is Alizee and I am in Year 13. Personally I can’t imagine a future without the fauna and nature I have grown accustomed to and that is what initially drove me to join ad participate in sustainability. To investigate how profit and nature can work in a mutual partnership without hurting one another. It is only recently that humanity has realized that the planet has an expiration date and I think that this realization is a sad but powerful one. My main initiative is to educate in the hope of inspiring people to make a change and to realise that whilst there are negative aspects there is also so much positive that we should nurture and grow. Doing just a little every day can make a world of difference and hopefully, awareness will develop this and create a future that everyone is happy to be part of.
Victoria Deschamps
Member (2019)
My name is Victoria and I am in Year 12. Sustainability means many different things to me, such as the preservation of the wonderful aspects of Earth that make life more beautiful and interesting, so future generations are able to appreciate and enjoy these too. To me, it also means not using up resources faster than we can produce them. I believe that in order for the planet to take care of us we must take care of it, to maintain a healthy equilibrium. My role within the council is Junior School liaison, so I work closely with the Junior School students to help drive projects within the Junior School and also help their voice be heard within the Council itself. I encourage you all to find what sustainability means to you and take action, as it is with your passion and your drive that we can work together towards a better future.
Sophie Holden
Member (2018 - 2019)
Hi, my name is Sophie Holden, I am in Year 10. I have been a part of the Council of Sustainability since its founding in Term 2 of 2018. I care deeply about our world and how we treat it. I have learnt so much about being a well-rounded person from being in this group.
Christine Li
Secretary (2019-2020)
I am part of the 2020 graduating class at Kristin School and wish to pursue further education in the sciences, using this knowledge to help others in need. Being a member of the Council of Sustainability has given me the opportunity to work with students from Junior School all the way to Senior School, to promote and integrate sustainable living in Kristin and the wider community—giving back to the community through service.
Joshua Wu
Treasurer/Vice Chair (2018-2020)
I'm Joshua and I joined in 2018. I am the treasurer of the council. I have an interest and passion for the preservation of our environment and the promotion of sustainable living. For me, being a part of the sustainability council means giving back to the community and Kristin. I wish to make Kristin and the wider community a more sustainable place and do my part in making a change in the world to lead it towards a brighter future.
Sophie Shannon
Member (2018-2020)
Hi! I’m Sophie from Year 12, I’ve been a member of the Council of Sustainability since its founding in 2018. I joined the Council because I wanted to make a bigger difference to both the school and the wider community, especially related to my passion for the environment. Being in the Council allowed me to develop my leadership skills and given me the opportunity to collaborate with others and make changes for the better.
Ruby McQuaid
Member (2018-2020)
Hi, my name is Ruby McQuaid and I’m a part of the graduating class of 2020 at Kristin School. I have been a part of the Council of Sustainability since it was founded in Term 2 2018. For me, I believe that this council has given me the opportunity to be able to meet new people, listen to their ideas, and work with students throughout all of Kristin. We as a council are able to give back to our community through promoting living a more sustainable life.
Eloise Raper
Member (2019-2020)
With growing up and living in Hong Kong since I was born, I have seen the extent of plastic pollution in our oceans and on our beaches. I actively participated in beach clean-ups with Plastic Free Seas and Sea Shepherd and raised awareness through the last straw movement. The beaches in Hong Kong were so bad that I could no longer surf or swim in the sea for fear of mistaking a plastic bag for a jellyfish. The beaches were covered with medical waste and hypodermic needles. I have always been passionate about our environment and since moving to New Zealand 2 and a half years ago, I have volunteered my time with Sea Cleaners and did my Y6 PYP exhibition on marine pollution.
Amy Chen
Member (2020-2021)
Hi, my name is Amy. I joined the Council of Sustainability in 2020, hoping to make aspects of our school more sustainable. I've been actively involved with Roots and Shoots club since Year 11, later founded The Upcyclers club in Year 12 to practice creativity as a solution for wastes and preloved items. Our project won a Creativity Conscience UK gold impact award, which further confirms the power in our actions as a community. As a member of CoS, I want more of our students' services to be seen and shared.
Celeste Li
Member (2020-2021)
Hello! I’m Celeste and I’m currently from year 10. I joined the council this year as a new member. I feel very grateful to have this opportunity to make a difference in our community. I believe that the council can give me a good opportunity to not only recognise and listen to many people’s ideas, but also to make changes for the better. Growing up in Beijing, and seeing the pollution there, I believe it is our duty to protect the environment. Overall, I wish as a council we can guide Kristin students and our community for the best future.
Chris Furlong
Member (2020-2021)
Hello, my name is Chris, I am in Year 13 at Kristin School, and I joined the Council of Sustainability in 2020. I have dedicated lots of time to to sustainability centered service at school and in the community. I ran the Waste Team in 2019 and 2020, after going through the Auckland Council's Young Leader induction program. I look forward to a 2021 full of action and service, and I hope to make full use of my role in the Council of Sustainability to improve collaboration with other schools.
Olivia Sewell
Member (2021-2022)
Hi I'm Olivia and I am currently in Year 12 at Kristin. I feel very fortunate to be on the Council of Sustainability and I'm excited for the year ahead! I can't wait to implement new initiatives here at Kristin along with the other Council members to promote the importance of sustainability and teach students about ways in which they can be more sustainable in everyday life, so that we can all treat our Earth with the kindness and respect in which it so deserves.
