At Douglas Park School, many amazing students pass through our doors. This page is dedicated to past students who are doing remarkable things within the community. We are incredibly proud of our ex students who are reaching their goals and aiming high!
Ex Student: Carys Gibbs
Date: 12.11.19
Tell us a bit about yourself
Kia ora my name is Carys Gibbs. I attended Douglas Park when I was year 5 and 6. Currently I’m in year 13 at St Matthew’s and next year I’m off to study environmental science and ecology at Canterbury University. I am passionate about action for Climate Change. I instigated the school strike for climate change in the Wairarapa and founded the group Wairarapa Schools Fighting Climate Change.
What years did you attend DPS?
2011-2012
What is one of your favourite memories from attending DPS?
I loved going to enviro group!
What is something you learnt at DPS that has helped you throughout life?
Good manners and a positive attitude will take you anywhere in life that you want to go.
What is something you have achieved in your life that you are really proud of?
This year I was awarded a Kiwibank local hero award for my work in the community.
What are your goals and what is your advice for DPS kids about achieving theirs?
I want to use the knowledge I will gain at university to teach impoverished communities around the world about living sustainably and working with the environment. My advice to DPS kids on achieving their goals is to treat every experience as a learning opportunity and not as a failure. This year my biggest failures have also been my greatest successes.
Kia ora my name is Carys Gibbs. I attended Douglas Park when I was year 5 and 6. Currently I’m in year 13 at St Matthew’s and next year I’m off to study environmental science and ecology at Canterbury University. I am passionate about action for Climate Change. I instigated the school strike for climate change in the Wairarapa and founded the group Wairarapa Schools Fighting Climate Change.
What years did you attend DPS?
2011-2012
What is one of your favourite memories from attending DPS?
I loved going to enviro group!
What is something you learnt at DPS that has helped you throughout life?
Good manners and a positive attitude will take you anywhere in life that you want to go.
What is something you have achieved in your life that you are really proud of?
This year I was awarded a Kiwibank local hero award for my work in the community.
What are your goals and what is your advice for DPS kids about achieving theirs?
I want to use the knowledge I will gain at university to teach impoverished communities around the world about living sustainably and working with the environment. My advice to DPS kids on achieving their goals is to treat every experience as a learning opportunity and not as a failure. This year my biggest failures have also been my greatest successes.
Ex Student: Sam Tufuga
Date: 29.10.19
Date: 29.10.19
What year/s did you attend Douglas Park?
2004-2007
What is one of your favourite memories from attending Douglas Park School?
Hanging out with my friends and Jump Jam!
What is something you learnt while at Douglas Park, that has helped you throughout life?
PRIDE
Who was your favourite teacher and why?
Mr Sinton, he was a fun teacher. I always looked forward to being in his class.
What is something you have achieved in your life that you are really proud of?
All of my rugby achievements, like playing for Wairarapa Bush.
What are your goals and what advice do you have for DPS kids about achieving theirs?
Hard work always pays off, but remember to have fun as-well.
Ex Student: Ueta Tufuga
Date: 14.10.19
Date: 14.10.19
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What year/s did you attend Douglas Park?
2004-2008
What is one of your favourite memories from attending Douglas Park School?
Being named lead councillor in 2008. I also loved athletics days and lunchtime rugby.
What is something you learnt while at Douglas Park, that has helped you throughout life?
To be kind to others. To treat others how you would want to be treated and to have PRIDE in everything you do.
Who was your favourite teacher and why?
Mr Sinton and Miss Herbert. They always helped me when I needed and always kept me in line when needed. They ALWAYS looked out for me.
What is something you have achieved in your life that you are really proud of?
To be able to play rugby with my three brothers in the same team for Wairarapa Bush and giving back to the community we grew up in.
What are your goals and what advice do you have for DPS kids about achieving theirs?
My goals are to become a qualified builder and a professional rugby player. My advice is, if you have a goal, you must be willing to put in the hard work to get there. Hard work beats talent.
Who do you think will win the rugby world cup this year?
All Blacks!!!
2004-2008
What is one of your favourite memories from attending Douglas Park School?
Being named lead councillor in 2008. I also loved athletics days and lunchtime rugby.
What is something you learnt while at Douglas Park, that has helped you throughout life?
To be kind to others. To treat others how you would want to be treated and to have PRIDE in everything you do.
Who was your favourite teacher and why?
Mr Sinton and Miss Herbert. They always helped me when I needed and always kept me in line when needed. They ALWAYS looked out for me.
What is something you have achieved in your life that you are really proud of?
To be able to play rugby with my three brothers in the same team for Wairarapa Bush and giving back to the community we grew up in.
What are your goals and what advice do you have for DPS kids about achieving theirs?
My goals are to become a qualified builder and a professional rugby player. My advice is, if you have a goal, you must be willing to put in the hard work to get there. Hard work beats talent.
Who do you think will win the rugby world cup this year?
All Blacks!!!
