A busy end to Term 4 with many sporting opportunities for Cotswold kids..

CPSSA Triathlon

A big 'Way 2 Go' to the Cotswold Triathletes who braved wet and chilly conditions in this years CPSSA Triathlon at Pegasus Town. Adam Hickling, Joel Buchanan, William Sandford, Briar Chamberlain, Nicola McLachlan, Estelle Lin, Jemma Creed and Nova Gainsford can all be proud of their efforts. Special thanks to the staff and parents who supported this event.

North-West Zone Athletics Sports

Well done to all the children who represented the school at the North-West Zone Athletic Sports. You can all be proud of your efforts.

A big thanks to the parents who provided transport and supported the team on the day.

School Results:

Year 5 Girls

• Ella Buchanan – 1st 1000m
  

Year 5 Boys

• William Sandford – 3rd 1000m
  
• Jett Schooner – 3rd 80m
  

10 Year 6 Boys

• Angus Hay – 1st 50m, 1st Long Jump, 1st Relay
  
• Theo Nicol – 1st High Jump, 1st Relay, 3rd 80m
  
• Aidan Sandys – 1st 80m, 1st Relay, 3rd Long Jump
  
• Taylor Blackbourn – 1st Relay, 3rd 50m
  
• Adam Hickling – 1st 1000m
  
• Joel Buchanan – 2nd 1000m, 2nd Long Jump
  
• Mac Chaplin – 2nd Shot Put
  
• Cameron George – 3rd High Jump
  

10 Year 6 Girls

• Addison Langton – 3rd 50m, 3rd Relay
  
• Jemma Creed – 3rd Relay
  
• Lily Au – 3rd Relay
  
• Teneisha Kennedy – 3rd Relay
  

Year 2 – 6 Swimming at Jellie Park

Well Done to all our children who participated in this year’s swimming programme at Jellie Park. You made a positive impression with the swimming instructors for your efforts in the water and behaviour. Special thanks to the parents who supported our class groups travelling to and from the pool.

Congratulations to the following classes who picked up awards.

• Champion of Champions – Room 12 and 24
  
• Premiership Award – Room 9 and 23
  
• Championship Award Room 10 and 25
  
• Plate Award - Room 11 and 21
  
• Club Captain Award Room 6 and 20
  
• Big Splash Award – Room 7 and 18
  
• H 2 Go Award – Room 8 and 17
  
• Kids from Atlantis Award (sponsored by Patrick Duffy) – Room 22 and 16
  

Summer Hockey and Checkers Mini Basketball

Well done to all our Summer Hockey and Y3 – 4 Basketball players who have been involved in Summer Hockey at Nunweek Park and Basketball at Bishopdale YMCA. Your lively and busy efforts during game time have been pleasing to see. Special thanks to the coaches of our teams.

Super Star Cricket

Nice 1 to all the children involved in this competition. Special congratulations to Cotswold A and Cotswold B who have qualified for this year’s Super Star Cricket finals.

Thanks to Mr Guthrie and to the parents who supported the teams and provided transport.

Sport Uniform Returns

All Cotswold Sports uniforms MUST be returned to Mr Harper in a named plastic bag by 12th December, 2018.

• Y3-4 Mini Basketball – Singlet
  
• Yr 5-6 Zone CPSSA Athletics – Singlet, Jacket
  
• Super Star Cricket – Shirt, Jacket
  
• CPSSA Triathlon – Singlet, Jacket
  
• Yr 6 Summer Hockey – Tee-Shirt
  
• Sports Uniforms from other Competitions found under the bed!
  

Sport 2019

Year 2,3, 4 and 5 children interested in playing sport for school in Term 1, 2018, have been issued registration forms. Return this form to Mr Peter Harper, Room 24 or place in his ‘in-tray’ in the school office by Friday, 7th December, 2018

Sports include:

• Year 5 – 6 Weekly Summer Sport (Rippa, Teeball, Futsal and Ultimate Frisbee)
  
• Year 5 – 6 Cricket Girls
  
• Year 3 – 4 Mini Basketball at the Bishopdale YMCA
  

All these sports require parent support, particularly in transporting team members to sporting venues around the city. For more information see Mr Harper. peter@cotswold.school.nz

Cotswold Yr 5-6 Swimming Sports 2019

This event is scheduled for early Term 1, 20th February, 2019.

Registration forms have been issued to Yr 4-5 children during Term 4, 2018 should have been returned to your child’s class teacher.

Parent support is required.

Sailing and Water Activities 2019

These two exciting Outdoor Education activities take place during Term 1, 2018:

Sailing and Water Activities - Lake Rua – 13th and 14th February (p/p 15 February)

Tax Invoices, Consent Forms and Information has been issued to Year 3 students this Term and should have been returned to your child’s class teacher by Friday 7th December, 2018.

The total cost for these activities is $65 and must be paid by Friday 14th December 2018. Parent support is required.

Year 4 Beach Ed 2019

This exciting Outdoor Education activity takes place during Term 1, 2019:

Beach Ed – Waikuku Beach – 8th and 15th February

Tax Invoices, registration forms have been issued to Yr 4 children during Term 4, 2018 and should have been returned to your child’s class teacher by Friday 7th December.

The total cost for this activity is $14 and must be paid by Friday 14th December . Parent support is required.

Cotswold School Chess

Well done to our Queen, Kings, Bishops and Knights who have represented our school in a number of chess tournaments throughout the year. Special thanks to the Rains family who worked with our chess players on Thursdays.

Cotswold School Chess Awards for 2019 :-

• Most Valuable Player - Rich Lazo
  
• Most Improved Player - Ella Buchanan
  
• Chess Power Medal - Ashton Tily   
  

Cotswold Year 4-6 Duathlon 2019

This event is scheduled for early Term 1, 2018. Registration forms will be issued to Yr 4-6 children during Term 1, 2019. Parent support is required.

Canterbury Cricket Association, Canterbury Tennis, Canterbury Rams

A big thanks to CCA (Marist –Harewood Reps), Canterbury Rams and Canterbury Tennis Coaching Reps who have worked with our students during this semester.

Weet-Bix Tryathlon 2019

Christchurch , Jellie Park, Burnside, Sunday, 24 February 2019

The Weet-Bix Tryathlon is the largest kids sporting event in the world. The event encourages Kiwi Kids of all sporting abilities, aged between 7 and 15, to get out and Give it a go. Kids can enter either as an individual or as part of a team. A big ‘THANKS’ to Mrs Terry who is organizing the Cotswold School Group.

Register at tryathlon.weetbix.co.nz

WAY 2 GO and Go You Good Things Go

‘Way 2 Go’ to the following Cotswold Individuals and Teams who have achieved well in the world of sport.

• Cotswold A and B – Super Star Cricket Finals
  
• Cotswold Athletics – CPSSA Squad
  
• Cotswold Yr2-6 Jellie Park Swimmers
  
• Cotswold Basketball Year 3-4 Mini Basketballers
  
• Cotswold Summer Hockey Teams
  
• Cotswold Yr 5-6 CPSSA Triathletes
  
• Cotswold Yr 4-6 Chess – NZ and Canterbury Chess Award recipients
  
• Canterbury Touch Reps – Koby Harwood,
  
• Cotswold Yr 6 CJCA Development and Emerging Cricketers – Joel Buchanan, Sam Carrell, Aidan Sandys, Oliver Henwood, Ethan Gault, Theo Nicol and Koby Harwood
  
• Cotswold Parents and Friends of the school who have helped with the sports programme during 2018
  
• ‘Go You Good Thing Go’ to Cotswold students involved in Canterbury representative Touch and Cricket competitions in the holidays.