Joshua's Yr 12 Dean regarded him as a dedicated young scholar
and sportsman with great leadership skills and an honesty that
underlies his ambitious nature. Throughout his schooling Joshua
showed all round talent and was involved in many sporting, musical
and dance activities. He played premier Basketball, Table Tennis,
Water Polo and Dragon Boating and won awards at school and at
national level for Swimming. While at school, Joshua worked hard
towards his future goal of achieving a place at Victoria University
to study Accounting.
Emanuel Kalafatelis of Research New Zealand said that they were
impressed with Joshua. "He carries the hallmarks of an astute and
conscientious young man," said Emanuel. Reflecting on his First
Foundation experience Joshua remarks that working with Research New
Zealand was an all round valuable experience.
Joshua counts finishing a Bachelor of Commerce and Administration
at Victoria University with three Majors as a highlight since
completing his First Foundation programme. He graduated in 2010 and
in 2011 he embarked on a Professional Diploma in Accounting.
Currently employed by NZ Post, Joshua hopes to embark on some
overseas travel before working towards becoming a registered
Chartered Accountant.