Staples Education Foundation

04/09/2026

We are proud to support the 2026 Haydn Staples Piano Scholars, Hana Tani, Dylan Tang and Matthew Seinafo, as they join Auckland Philharmonia musicians for a special evening of chamber music 🎶 https://aucklandphil.nz/concert/haydn-staples-piano-programme-chamber-recital-2/

🎹 Join us for an evening of chamber music, featuring three of Aotearoa’s most promising young pianists!

2026 Haydn Staples Piano scholars Hana Tani, Dylan Tang and Matthew Seinafo will join Auckland Phil musicians Monique Lapins, Shek Wan Li and David Garner for a programme of Rabl, Schumann and Beethoven quartets.

Haydn Staples Piano Programme Chamber Recital
📅 7.30pm, Sunday 20 September
📍 Mt Eden Village Centre
🎟️ aucklandphil.nz/haydn-staples-piano-programme-chamber-recital

This unique scholarship has been championing Auckland's most promising up-and-coming young pianists since 2018, made possible by the generous support of Haydn Staples and the Staples Education Foundation.

02/09/2026

Our September newsletter is here, with updates on the impact of mentoring, exciting work exposure opportunities, and a special thank you to our valued sponsors https://mailchi.mp/996cdb8a217e/sefsept2026newsletter

31/07/2026

Our Newsletter this month celebrates the power of opportunity and connection, featuring student work exposure with Moore Markhams and Habit Health, the impact of shared mentoring, and an inspiring alumni update https://mailchi.mp/00ec26507f6e/sefaugust2026newsletter-10348516

15/07/2026

Congratulations Oscar - a fantastic achievement! It is wonderful to see the impact of mentoring.

A pivotal part of Oscar’s journey came through the Staples Education Foundation Scholarship. While the financial support was significant, it was the people, Oscar says, who made the biggest impact.

01/07/2026

Our July Newsletter edition: Work Exposure, A Friendship Beyond Mentoring, Alumni News and a Masterclass with Eva Gevorgyan. https://us14.campaign-archive.com/?u=1ab125aff95bca725fad8da0b&id=33d15180a2

06/06/2026

Congratulations, Tom McCondach-Burke. So proud of you and excited to see the opportunities and adventures that lie ahead!

While it takes some people a bit to figure out what they want to do with their lives, that definitely hasn’t been the case for Tom McCondach-Burke, from his days in the sandpit, to becoming a Staples Education Scholarship awardee and Dilworth Old Boy, he has had an interest in how things work and ...

01/06/2026

Our June newsletter - Where Are They Now? Celebrating Success, Mentorship, and Lasting Connections.https://mailchi.mp/88dec1f7bd22/sefjune2026newsletter

06/05/2026

Congratulations to Tom McCondach-Burke (BE Hons), Johnny Nguyen (BProp), and Oscar Winter (BSc) our graduates this week. Your years of dedication have led to this moment and we are so proud of you!
Thank you to the mentors who supported them along the way Jack Robertson, Sam Simpson and Mark Watkins and to our work exposure partners Fulton Hogan, Broadway Property, March Cato Development, Jumpshift, and Hire Plants.

We are excited to see what is next!

30/04/2026

We are excited to share this edition of our SEF newsletter: “Full Circle: From SEF Scholar to Mentor.”
This issue highlights the powerful ripple effect of mentorship within our SEF community, featuring reflections from our Mentor Development Workshop and recent work exposure experiences. https://us14.campaign-archive.com/?u=1ab125aff95bca725fad8da0b&id=9145d30b1a