Remarkable achievements like competing nationally or internationally are a testament to what’s possible with the right support, ambition and QMC spirit. We are proud to celebrate the success of our young athletes, and to continue empowering students to dream big, work hard, and shine on every stage, both here in Aotearoa New Zealand and around the world. Take a look at some of our sporting stars whose success shows what’s possible at QMC.

Pippa Taylor - Shooting

Pippa Taylor (Year 12) has made an extraordinary impact on New Zealand’s shooting scene. At her debut at the New Zealand Outdoor Nationals, she was selected for every representative team she trialled for, including the elite Wakefield, Slazenger, and Randle teams. She also captained both the Junior and Junior Women’s teams. Pippa led the North Island to victory in the Junior Island match, claimed the Top Junior and Top Women’s Shooter trophies, and set national records with scores of 400.26 and 699.26. Her achievements earned her Silver Fern Pockets for both junior and women’s representation, an unprecedented double honour. Having achieved the minimum qualifying score for the World Championships, Pippa now awaits final selection.

Greer Wilson - Football

Greer Wilson (Year 13) made her mark on the international football scene as part of the New Zealand Secondary Schools Under 18 Girls’ Team. Competing at the Dallas Cup in Texas, Greer helped her team make history by reaching the semi-finals, going undefeated in group play without conceding a goal. Greer is also Captain of Capital Football U18 Girls Team competing in the Youth National League and was selected for the Capital Football Women in Leadership programme at the end of 2024. Beyond football, she was named College Sport Wellington’s Futsal Player of the Year 2024. She is a member for the second year in a row in the Capital Futsal Women’s Team playing in the Futsal SuperLeague Championship and was the youngest player selected for Wellington in the final series squad.

Iley Nunns - Mountain Biking

Iley Nunns (Year 13) is proving herself a powerhouse in New Zealand mountain biking. At the National Enduro Championships, she braved scorching conditions and 2100m of climbing over eight stages to finish second in the Under 19 Elite Enduro, just 13 seconds off the win. This outstanding result secured Iley a place representing New Zealand at both the World Enduro Series in Europe and the World Championships in Switzerland in September. Adding to her achievements, she placed fifth at the New Zealand Downhill Champs in Rotorua, showing her strength across disciplines.