Mr Kieran Fouhy, headmaster of St Peter’s College in Grafton, has been awarded an Order of Merit for the Queen’s Birthday Celebrations 2016.
He also oversaw the rebuilding and extension of the college, including new blocks for specialist subjects and the upgrading of sports fields. He instigated a number of initiatives to improve the schools culture and community, including a compulsory music programme for junior students as well as seeing students volunteer in India, the Philippines and Pacific Islands.
Mr Fouhy was the principal instigator and a foundation member of the Auckland Central Catholic Schools Group, was chair of the Edmund Rice Justice Aotearoa-New Zealand Trust and a supportive member of the Edmund Rice Camps Auckland, which provides camp experiences for children from lower socio-economic families.
The academic standards of Saint Peter’s College have seen the school placed first among Auckland boys' secondary schools in the decile seven and eight group.
As a result of his dedication and hard work, Mr Fouhy was awarded the MNZM (Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit) for his services to education on the Queen’s 90th Birthday Honours List.