Articles; Jazz Dancing, South West Zone Winter Tournament, Football Skills, Ice Skating Champ.

Jazz Dance International Success

Samantha Y (pictured above), is dancing her way to international success with gaining a New Zealand qualifying spot to dance at "Get the Beat" an international dance competition held through, Asia, Australia and New Zealand. Samantha competed in the "Get the Beat" New Zealand competition in June, and has been selected to dance in the championship 9 year age group Jazz section in October. Congratulations Samantha on your dancing achievements.  We wish you the best of luck at the competition in  Australia during term 4.

South West Zone Winter Tournament

The winter zone tournament is taking place on Tuesday 31 July (pp 7 Aug) at South Hagley Park. The following teams are representing Hoon Hay; Netball Red, Football Red, Hockey Red and our Taniwha’s. The teams will play numerous fast paced, short games during tournament.  All games will be played between 10am-1pm, spectators are welcome.  We wish all our teams the best of luck at this competitive zone level competition.  Children going to tournament need to be at school by 8.45am in their sports uniforms on Tuesday ready to depart by bus. GOOD LUCK - GO HOON HAY!!!

Football Skills 

Our Mighty Minnows and Team Koru classes have been getting the chance to try some football skills, while the sun shines.  Thanks to Fernando Lambert and Tony Harvey from Christchurch United FC giving their time to our school, to encourage the love of the game.  If your child is interested in more football opportunities outside of school, check out their website www.cufc.co.nz.   Have a look below at some photos in action, with Room 12 and 3.  Children from room 3 have only just begun school and are already embracing the fun sporting activities on offer here at Hoon Hay.

Ice Skating Medal Haul

Wow, Luke S (pictured below) has had a busy July holiday collecting medals in speed skating.  In week 1, Luke competed in the Dunedin Championships and came away with 9 medals! He won gold in the U15 relay, plus 5 silvers and 3 bronzes in various individual distances in U12 & U15 boys.  In week 2,  he competed at the NZ South Island Championships. He won overall silver in U12 boys & bronze in U15 boys, with 5 personal best times in individual distances.  These amazing results don't just happen, they take a lot of time, hard training and dedication ....Way to go Luke!   and best wishes for the NZ National Championships coming up in September and the Australian Open in October.

Congratulations to Bronson H being selected for Rugby League U9 Canterbury Reps - way to go Bronson!

If your child has an outstanding sporting achievement gained outside of school, please be sure to let us know.