Hornby High School's Jarod Suan was one of 26 teenagers who took part in the life skills camp, run by the police charity Blue Light in conjunction with the New Zealand Defence Force.
Twenty-five participants at the camp, as well as NZ Defence Force and Blue Light staff, choose Jarod to take out the 'peer’s choice award'.
From the high wire course to parade ground drills, the aspiring police officer excelled at leadership, teamwork and physical activities at the camp.
"We all pushed ourselves to our boundaries and stepped out of our comfort zones," said Jarod.
"If we only do what we can do, we will never be more than who we are now."
"Jarod was awarded the peer’s choice award through his efforts to foster a team environment, encouragement and respectful communication with fellow team members," Murphy said.
Blue Light is a not-for-profit charity that works with the police to create connections with young people. It helps people find direction, have fun and gain a sense of belonging within their communities.
The programme is for 14 to 17-year olds. It provides life skills, such as self-development, self-control and teamwork, which help young people to be successful at home and in school, and excel in their community and workplace.
