25/06/2026
With immense pride and a very full heart, we present the Student of the Year Award to Shae Briggs.
He mihi nui ki a koe — we are so proud of you. 👩🎨👸💖
Some students don’t just complete a programme — they transform. They grow, they rise, and they quietly inspire everyone around them. This year, that person was Shae Briggs, our 2026 Beauty Therapy Student of the Year for Kaitaia.
From the moment she joined us, Shae carried a gentle shyness.
But over the past year, we’ve watched something truly special unfold — a young woman stepping into her confidence, her capability, and her future as a deeply caring, highly skilled beauty therapist.Shae brings humour, warmth, and the kind of soft lightness that lifts a whole room.
She gives 100% to everything she does. Every treatment, every setup, every client interaction is thoughtful, detailed, and beautifully professional. Even when feedback felt tough, she took it on with maturity and applied it instantly — a true sign of excellence.
Observation days made her nervous, yet every single time she rose to the challenge and delivered work of an incredibly high standard. That resilience, that ability to push through self‑doubt, is what sets her apart.
She is the teammate everyone wants — supportive, encouraging, and always willing to help. She never leaves until the mahi is done, stepping in with quiet strength and genuine care for others.
And outside the classroom? She’s already building her future, laying the foundations of her own home‑based business while juggling life’s many commitments. That takes courage. That takes heart. That takes grit.
Her business is flourishing because of her professionalism and talents - https://www.instagram.com/beautybycliche?igsh=MWxqeWVvYTJ6cWZzZQ==
What makes Shae extraordinary is this:
Even on the days she doesn’t see her own brilliance, we do. We see her growth. Her kindness. Her consistency. Her talent. Her professionalism. Her potential.
Shae, your transformation has been remarkable. You should be incredibly proud of everything you’ve achieved. It has been an honour to watch you grow, and we know you will be an absolute asset wherever you choose to go in this industry.
