Angalla Carney

Kia Ora, my name is Angalla Carney. I am from Hawkes Bay and I’m currently in my final year of high school at Waikato Dio.

I'm a very active person who craves competition and loves to be challenged. I'm a hard worker and constantly strive for academic excellence, sporting success, and high achievement in the performing arts.

In my last three seasons, I have had national success in my two main sports, Rowing and Pole Vault. I have won four national titles and have medaled 24 times in national and North Island competitions representing my school, club, and region. In the future, I aim to represent New Zealand as an athlete.

I’m proud of my academic achievements to date, having won two school academic scholarships and achieving NCEA Levels 1 and 2 with excellence endorsement.

I really enjoy the performing arts and take every opportunity that I can to be on stage. I have completed my Trinity grade 8 singing exam with distinction, and I  have been involved in numerous shows and musicals over the years.

I feel so privileged to be in stage 2 of the Pinnacle Programme, and I’m really enjoying every aspect of it so far!