BBS SPORTS NEWSLETTER T4W7
Our Latest Sporting Update
BASKETBALL/MINIBALL:
Congratulations to all of the students who played Miniball and Basketball for the school in Semester 2. We had 15 teams participating, which was just awesome. Well done to those teams who placed 1st, 2nd or 3rd in your grade. We will recognise all teams and places at our Sports Assembly celebrations on Friday, 12 December.
Browns Bay Competition:
Year 3 & 4
BBS Y4 Blazers - 1st in A grade
BBS Y4 Thunders- 2nd in A grade
BBS Y4 Bulldogs - 1st in B grade
BBS Y3 Breakers - 2nd in B grade
Year 5 & 6
BBS Y5 Lakers - 1st in A grade
BBS Y6 Heat - 2nd in A grade
BBS Y6 Nuggets - 2nd in B grade
BBS Y6 Giants - 1st in C grade
North Harbour Competition:
Year 5 & 6
BBS Y5 Lakers - 4th In A Grade: A fantastic achievement to make this grade as a Year 5 team playing against nearly all Year 6 teams.
Please click here to read about basketball changes for 2026.
Y1-3 Junior Cross Country
Congratulations to our top 3 runners!
Please click here to read more about the Junior Cross Country.
SKIING:
Austin Rm 30, Year 4, placed third for Under-10 boys in the final Snow Sports NZ 2025 Junior Interfield event held at Snowplanet.
WORLD FAMOUS IN BBS: Martial Arts
Louise Rm 33, Year 4, participated in the 12th World Grand Wushu Festival, an International Martial Arts competition held in Shanghai, China. The festival brought together athletes from around the world to celebrate traditional Chinese Martial Arts and cultural exchange.
Louise represented New Zealand and performed in two categories:
Women’s Group A Traditional Bare-Hand, where she received an Excellent Prize, and
Women’s Group A Traditional Weapons, where she earned the Third Prize.
It was an incredible experience for her — both a cultural journey and a proud moment to represent her school and country on an International stage.
WORLD FAMOUS IN BBS: Gymnastics
We are thrilled to celebrate the outstanding achievements of Kira Rm28, Year 6, over the 2025 gymnastics season.
Wellington Open – May 2025. Kira began her season with a strong showing at the Wellington Open, where she earned 1st Place in Hoop and finished 3rd Overall.
Midland Championships, Tauranga – June 2025. At this competitive event, Kira dazzled the judges with her routines, securing 1st Place in Freehand, 1st Place in Clubs, and finishing 2nd Overall.
Counties Manukau Senior Competition – July 2025. Competing in the Senior division, Kira continued to impress with a 2nd Place in Freehand and 3rd Place in Clubs. She also achieved 1st Place Overall.
Margaret Woolf Memorial & NZ Secondary Schools, NHG – August 2025. This dual event was a highlight of Kira’s season. She delivered standout performances, earning 1st Place in Hoop, 2nd Place in Clubs, 3rd Place in Freehand, and was awarded 1st Place Overall.
XP Gymnastics Nationals 2025 – September 2025. Capping off her season, Kira proudly represented Auckland at the National Gymnastics Competition. Competing against the best gymnasts from across the country, she earned 3rd Place in Clubs and an outstanding 3rd Place Overall—a remarkable achievement at the National level.
We are very proud of Kira's Achievements and wish her all the best for her future competitions.