Cross Country / Fun Run - Thursday 7th April

The Cross Country will run much like our previous events of this type. Students who are keen to compete will run in this Cross Country as they test themselves and/or aim for qualification into the Zone Events (only years 4-8 go to Zone). We will be encouraging all tamariki to push themselves and have a go at this event. This is not compulsory. This event will be run around the school grounds with a course based on the distance the athletes would run at the Zone event.

The Fun Run will be a whole school event. This race is about incorporating the run and having fun. It’s about teamwork, it’s about getting involved, it’s about participating, it’s about the kids supporting each other and having a go. This event can provide an opportunity to explore physical activity outside; to balance, crawl, jump, climb; to encounter physical obstacles and overcome them.

Children will need drink bottles (water), hats if sunny, shoes for running, and dress in house colours, although the clothing should be appropriate to run in. For the Fun Run, children are encouraged to bring a light coloured shirt that they don’t mind getting dirty/wet/dyed.

We will update the community closer to the time around whether or not whānau will be able to come on to school grounds for this event.

Any questions can be directed to Matua Sam at sam.blandford@maungaraki.school.nz.

NETBALL

Thank you to those who have signed up for Netball for 2022.

Year 7 & 8
We held a fun skills session with our 7 & 8 players on Tuesday, focusing on movement and ball skills. It was a very hot day so well done to the 21 players who were involved, you did incredibly well and worked hard together. We have our final session on Monday 28 March. The first games start on Saturday 7th May at Taita courts. Here are the season dates.

Year 5 & 6
Complete the Signmee notice by this Sunday if your child would like to play. Games are held on Monday Afternoons - with rounds at 4pm, 4:45pm or 5:30pm. Games begin on Monday 9th May 2022 at Taita courts. Here are the season dates.

Year 3 & 4
This is now held in Terms 1 & 4.  The 5 v 5 format is designed to be fast and fun, maximising participation. We will be in contact during Term 3 to find out who is interested in playing.

Year 1 & 2
Held in Terms 1 & 4.  The aim is to develop fundamental movement and basic Netball skills and has a 4 v 4 game format. We will be in contact in Term 3 to find out who is interested in playing.

BASKETBALL

Complete the Signmee notice if your child would like to play Basketball this year.  The format for Basketball is:

Year 3&4 play on Mondays starting 11 April
Year 7&8 play on Wednesdays starting 4 May
Year 5&6 play Thursdays starting – 5 May
Year 1&2 play on a Fridays starting 6 May