Congratulations to the following students

Amazing news for Heaton Rhythmic gymnasts from NZ National Championships 2018 in Tauranga!

Elle-Roze, Room 18 scored bronze in rope for Canterbury, achieving her personal best in rope this season of 8.3, and did two beautiful other routines in ball and clubs despite still recovering from her toe fracture. She also earned proficiency coming 7th overall out of 20 qualified gymnasts with an overall score above 23. 

Natasha, Room 21 also achieved proficiency with her beautiful routines and came 8th overall. She scored silver in Rhythmic grade 4 group and bronze at Rhythmic grade 6 group. 

Amazing performances. Go Canterbury! 

Congratulations to Matt - Room 5 and Sam - Room 7 from the winning Canterbury Metro under 65kg rugby team - they beat Otago in the final to win the South Island Primary schools tournament! 

Also to Mac, Room 17, at completion of the under48kg Canterbury South Island rugby tournament, was named in the South Island team.

Congratulations to Ben, Room 4, the youngest organ recipient in the New Zealand team to compete in the recent Australian Transplant Games, held on the Gold Coast. Ben was absolutely tremendous, winning eight medals, seven of them gold. 

Amelia, Room 11 had great success earlier this year with a first place at the Canterbury DigiAwards for her creative image ‘My Cultural Identity’.  She showcased digital skills, creativity and innovation to create a beautiful image which reflected her chosen Whakatauki “I will never be lost for I am a seed shown in Rangiatea”.