North-West Zone Athletics Sports

A big 'HI 5' to all the students who represented Cotswold Mātāhae in the Zone Athletic Sports on Monday. It was great to see you all wearing the 'blue, white and black' with pride and living the school values on and off the track and field.

Congratulations to the team members advancing on to the PSC Finals next week. 

Thank you to the school staff and parents who supported this event.  A big thanks to the parents who provided transport and supported the team on the day.

Results:

Year 6 Girls

Alessandra Emery – 1st Shot Put, 3rd 80m

Year 6 Boys

Makahni Teariki-Agaali’i – 1st 60m, 1st  Relay

Sam Wellacott  – 1st High Jump, 1st Relay, 3rd Long Jump

Hayden Moriarty – 1st Relay

Ray McKerrow – 1st Relay

Marco Zivkovic – 3rd High Jump

Year 5 Girls

Eden Brown – 2nd 60m, 2nd Relay

Evie Harris – 2nd High Jump, 3rd Long Jump

Emmie Ellis – 3rd Shot Put, 2nd Relay

Charlotte Nichols – 2nd Relay

Hana Matsuoka – 2nd Relay

Year 5 Boys

Blake Tangney – 3rd 800m

Billy Langton – 3rd 80m

 CPSSA Athletic Sports

The CPSSA Athletics sports will be held at Nga Puna Wai on 27th November. Individual  athletes who placed in 1st, 2nd, 3rd and the 1st placed relay team at the North-West Zone Athletic Sports will represent the school at this event.

Well Done Eden

Eden from Room 22 competed in a Canterbury Touch Tournament.

Her team (Canterbury U12 Black) were undefeated in 5 games across the 2-day tournament.  For a team so young (9, 10 and 11 year olds) this was a massive achievement.

 

One of the highlight was that she was named as Captain of the team.  She was chosen for her attitude, dedication and work ethic.  We are extremely proud of her.  

Year 4 Beach Education

Year 4 students will be participating in a one day Beach Education day on Monday 2nd December (Rm 18/23) and Wednesday 4th December (Rm 19/20)

The Beach Education Programme is held at Waimairi Beach Surf Life Saving Club. A parent contribution of $30 is requested to cover the cost of bus transport and trained lifeguards who will provide a full day of Beach Education.

 

Invoices and reminders have been emailed.

Your parent contribution towards bus and beach education would be appreciate by TODAY Thursday 21 November 2024

We have applied for a grant to reduce each students contribution and will let you know if our application is successful and the cost can be reduced.   

If you have credit on your child's account please contact Chris McShane, our Finance Officer via email chris.mcshane@cotswold.school.nz to arrange for this to be credited towards Beach Education.

Notices will be coming home regarding parent supervision at this exciting EOTC Programme in Term 4. Please offer to help so this programme can go ahead.

Parents and teachers are expected to participate in the water and with beach activities. As this is a water based activity, we require a minimum of 1 adult to 5 students.  It is essential that parents and teachers bring their togs (wetsuits optional) and are prepared to be in the water up to their waists.

Year 5 Sailing and Water Confidence

Year 5 students are invited to participate in the KORE Education Sailing and Water Confidence activities at Lake Rua on 11th and 12th December.

Invoices and reminders have been emailed.

Kindly arrange payment by TODAY Thursday 21 November 2024

Sailing is an Opt In Activity and payment must be received by the due date for your child to participate.

Here is a link to a video about the programs and featuring previous students participating in this programme:-

Any queries regarding Sailing/Water Confidence Programme should be directed to Year 5 Team Leader, Nathan Fortune nathan.fortune@cotswold.school.nz

Year 6 Tough Kid Challenge

As part of ‘The Amazing Rumble’ to the end of year, our Year 6 students will be participating in an event run by Canterbury Primary Schools Sport Association called ‘Tough Kids Challenge’ on Wednesday 4th December, 2024 at New Brighton Domain.   

Thanks to everyone who has "Opted In". Invoices have now been added to your child's Hero account and emailed yesterday. Kindly arrange payment by TODAY Thursday 21 November 2024 for your child to participate. If you have credit in Hero please contact Chris McShane via email chris.mcshane@cotswold.school.nz to arrange a transfer to Tough Kid.

Tough Kid Challenge is going to be a fantastic end of year event for our Year 6s ‘Tough Kids’ is an ‘ultimate end-of-term challenge, featuring several inflatable

Summer Sport

Thank you for choosing to 'Opt In' for Summer Sport. We are thrilled to have had over 170 students choose to be involved in a Summer Sport, some participating in multiple sports!

Invoices have been added to your child's Hero Account this week, and a statement has been emailed to you. Payment is now very overdue - payments were due by Friday 18th October.

Sports Photos / Updates

We'd love to feature other teams in the Pānui. Just send an email to Marie marie.bianco@cotswold.school.nz with some photos and a game/season update.

Urgent Request - please return Sports Uniforms ASAP

Please return all sports uniforms used for Winter Sport including Hagley Sport to Mr Harper in Room 25 before the end of this week. These need to be re-issued for Summer Sport.

Weetbix TRY-Athon - Sunday 23rd February 2024

This next years Christchurch event will be held on Sunday 23rd February, enter now to avoid disappointment as last years event sold out !

Enter with your classmates and be in to WIN!

Just remember to add your child to the School Group.

Simply choose "Cotswold Mātāhae " when completing your registration to be added to the school group. If you have already entered just get in touch with the organisers to be added to the school group.

Enter a group of 15 or more students and our school could WIN awesome prizes.

Remember to choose "Cotswold Matahae" when registering for the Weetbix TRYathon.

Win A Visit From the BNZ Breakers for Your Class

Vote now to win a visit from the BNZ Breakers for your class - entries close 22nd November.

Enter today by heading to https://canterburyrams.basketball/bnz-breakers-competition/