Special thanks to all of our coaches and managers who have supported the school across multiple sporting codes this year.  Your commitment helps to instill a love of sport and physical activity for our students.

SUMMER FOOTBALL:

We had two middle teams, Aotearoa Amigos and Sacred Heart Strikers and one Junior team, Happy Feet playing in the Kelly Sports Summer Soccer League. Thank you to the parents involved in organising the teams and supporting our students.

BASKETBALL LEAGUE:

This year, we had four basketball teams who played at Akau Tangi:

Ruamoko Years 5 & 6 Boys' team
Tawhirmatea Years 5 & 6 Girls' team
Tangaroa Years 5 & 6 Mixed team
Dunkin Donuts Years 7 & 8 Mixed team

It was great to see all the teams grow in confidence and learn to work/play together as a team. Special thanks to the coaches, managers and supporters.

NETBALL:

We would like to express our heartfelt thanks to the incredible parents who volunteered their time to coach and manage our netball teams this season. Your dedication, support, and encouragement made all the difference, both on and off the court. From organising practices and games to offering guidance and motivation, your hard work has not gone unnoticed.

Your commitment has not only helped our players grow in their skills but has also built a strong sense of teamwork and sportsmanship. We are truly grateful for all that you've done to make this a successful and enjoyable experience.

Thank you for being such an important part of our team!

TOUCH:

Our students thoroughly enjoyed participating in the Touch competition at Wakefield Park. Throughout the season, it was amazing to see skill level improve. Thanks to our coaches, managers and supporters.

SWIMMING - InterZone:

Congratulations to the following students who qualified to compete in the InterZone Swimming Competition:

Archie Rm 6, Yr5: Backstroke
Sophia D Rm 6, Yr5: Butterfly & 25m Backstoke
Isabella C Rm 10, Yr7: Breaststroke & 25m Freestyle
Alyssa Rm 8, Yr 8: 25m & 50m Freestyle
Jiezl Rm 7, Yr6: Breaststroke, Butterfly & 50m Freestyle
Charles S Rm 8, Yr7: Butterfly

ATHLETICS -InterZone:

Congratulations to the following students who qualified to compete in the InterZone Athletics Competition:

Mataio Rm 7, Yr6: 80m, 150m, 800m
Reid Rm 10, Yr 7: 100m
Pierre Rm 10, Yr 8: 100m, 200m, long jump, discus, shotput
Enrico Rm 8, Yr 7: 1500m
Daniel Rm 10, Yr 8 (replacing Pierre), Alex Rm 8, Yr8, Noah L Rm 10, Yr8, Carles Rm 10 - Yr 8: Year 8 Relay
Carles Rm 10, Yr 8: 1500m
Jiezl Rm 7, Yr 6:  80m, 150m high jump
Rebecca Rm 6, Yr 4: 80m, 60m
Janiva Rm 10, Yr 7: 100m, 200m, high jump, long jump, discus, vortex, shotput.
Ryan J Rm 6, Yr 5: High jump
Micah Rm 5, Yr 4: High jump, 80m
Yizheng Rm 7, Yr 6: Quoits
Uriah Rm 10, Yr 7: Discus
Kialani Rm 6, Yr 5: Vortex
Harper Rm 7, Yr 6: Vortex
Nova-lee Rm 10, Yr 8: Vortex
Quinn Rm 9, Yr 8: Shotput
Cristelle Rm 7, Yr 6: 80m, 150m
Alex Rm 8, Yr 8: 200m (replacing Pierre)
Noah L Rm 10, Yr 8: 100m (replacing Pierre)

Junior Oceania Cup 2024 - Tag tournament:

Bailey (Room 3) and Harley (Room 6) participated in the Junior Oceania Cup tag tournament playing for the Cook Islands in Auckland. Both boys walked away from the tournament as MVPs and both teams went undefeated. Congratulations boys!

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GKR WORLD CUP (KARATE):

Congratulations to Louie (Room 8), who competed in the GKR World Cup, in Sydney Australia on Friday, 9th - Sunday, 11th August. 1,400 people took part and there were around 50 males aged 12-13 years in Louie’s division. He got through to the third round for his kata and was knocked out in his kumite. Louie was very proud of his achievements and it was fantastic being part of this event. Well done Louie!

RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS:

Riva (Room 7) competed in the Wellington Junior Open Rhythmic Gymnastics - held at Elements Gymnastics Club. She won 1st overall and in all categories (hoop, freehand & rope). Well done Riva!

PIANO:

Caelum (Room 3) competed in the Hutt Valley Performing Arts Piano and Instrument Competition. He won a Gold Medal and a Trophy on Classical Era, 2 Silver medals on 21st Century Era and Romantic Era, and a Bronze medal on Baroque Era.

Caelum also participated in a Piano Recital Competition called 'Kapi Mana', where he was placed 2nd in the category for all ages, '10 minute RECITAL'.

What wonderful achievements Caelum!

GYMNASTICS:

Cielo (Room 8)competed in the Wellington Champs Gymnastic Competition in Paraparumu. She placed 1st on all her apparatuses and won 1st overall in her category. We are so proud of you Cielo!

Geri (Room 10), competed in the Excel Competition of Capital Gymnastics, held at Newtown Capital Gymnastics on Sunday, 11th August. Geri was placed 1st overall, Level 2. Well done Geri!