Maheu T-Pole Competes at the Australian National Scrabble Championships

May 19, 2026 | Beyond The Classroom

North West College is proud to share some outstanding news from the school holidays.
Maheu Papau T-Pole, one of our Year 9 students, competed in the Australian National Scrabble Championships in April 2026.

He was one of only six junior players in a field of 50 competitors, the rest of whom were adults.
Maheu finished 21st overall with 13 wins.

He was awarded the best performer prize in the Plate division for players rated under 1000, and took home $150 AUD in prize money.

This is a remarkable result for any competitor, let alone a secondary school student going up against experienced adult players at a national level.

 

Congratulations, Maheu. We are very proud of you!

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