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Sports opportunities for Year 5 & 6 students

Brydon Gillam —

Cricket, Football and Kī-o-rahi ....

Kia ora Year 5 & 6 parents. 

There are many sports opportunities for your year 5 & 6 students in 2026. And there are some opportunities coming up soon! 

Northern Zone School Non-Stop Cricket Festival  - Registrations Close 4 March

This non-competitive, fun event will be held at Alex Moore Park on 17 March between 9.30 am and 1.15 p.m. 

This festival is all about participation, fun, and social play. It is a non-competitive event designed for students of all skill levels to enjoy the game in a relaxed environment.

If your tamariki (child) is keen to participate, complete this form by 4 March. We'll need parent helpers to make these offsite events happen so if you can help please say that in the form too.

Northern Zone School Kī o Rahi Festival. 

Planned but awaiting some final details for a series of Kī o Rahi festivals. These will be on 10th, 17th and 24th of March.  

Kī-o-Rahi is a fast-paced, traditional Māori ball sport played on a circular field that combines elements of tag rugby, netball, and handball. 

More info and registrations open soon.  

Northern Zone Football competition. 

Always a favourite, the Year 5 & 6  Northern Zone Football competition is back on Tuesday 31 March at Alex Moore park. Postponement day is 2 April.  Pop it in your calendar! 

More info and registrations open soon.