The annual Kauri Run Bike Run was held on Wednesday 11 March 2020.

The annual Kauri Run Bike Run was held on Wednesday 11 March 2020. This popular sports event was once again well supported by the Year 7/8 Hub. It was great to see everyone getting involved and making a difference. It was especially good to see the large number of students going outside of their comfort zones and  competing as individuals.  

Place getters in the Year 7/8 event were as follows:

Yr 7 Individual Girls

1st - Natalia Lyford

2nd - Leah Chan

3rd -  Isabella Laing

4th - Bella Clark

5th - Arsh Kaur

Yr 7 Individual Boys

1st - Wilbur Hensley

2nd -Caleb Hiku

3rd -  Cody Foster.

4th - Nathan Michel

5th - Noah Blake

Yr 8 Individual Girls

1st - Tia Taua

2nd - Isabel McKay-Hatcher

3rd -Zoe Steffenson

4th - Chelsea Simpson

5th - Rose Brorens

Yr 8 Individual Boys

1st - Aidan King

2nd - Matthew Randall

3rd -  Carter Baxter

4th - Andre Simpson

5th - Carter Woodgate

Read some post event reflections from of the athletes below:

Name: Missy Randall

My thoughts on the Run Bike Run: I enjoyed the run bike run because it was my second event where I got to help and not just do. I think I came 10th which meant that Zoe had to give me 2 lollipops because we made a deal. One of my highlights was when I got to help someone finish the race even though she was struggling. My second highlight was showing the year 4’s where to go on the bike.

Name: Maria de Schot

My thoughts on the Run Bike Run: I used to do run bike run back in Blenheim, but it was a choice, so I think I only did it one or two years. There was also no choice to do it in a team, only individuals. The running, biking, and running tracks were all the same - Going up and down and around grape vines. Even though I only did the biking part this year, it was much easier because my bike is much faster on a smooth footpath than on bumpy patches of dirt and grass. I was in a team with Julie running the long run, and Iris running the short run. Our team won 5th place! All in all though Run Bike Run 2020 was the best one I have done so far.

Name: Rose Brorens

My thoughts on the Run Bike Run: I really enjoyed the run bike run 2020 because the student leaders got to help out a lot and it was fun to help others that were struggling to cross the finish. Also this was the first time that I have got into the top 5 by coming 5th which means I get to go to Zones at Ruapuna. Another thing that I enjoyed was cheering on other year levels and seeing everyone get involved and have lots of fun.

Name: Jennifer Xu

My thoughts on the Run Bike Run: I really enjoyed this years run bike run, this is because I got to help out in a lot of things, all the other years of run bike run, all I had to do was just sit around until my race, so I'm really grateful that I got to help out around this event. Another reason why I enjoyed run bike run this year is because this was the first time I ever got a placing. I was in a team with one of my close friends Amber. It was really fun and both our teamwork got us to first place.

Name: Charlie Barnes

My thoughts on the Run Bike Run: I enjoyed the run bike run because I thought it was really fun and I liked how it challenged me, especially the last run. I think it's fun even if you're unfit.

Name: Jaxson Stove

My thoughts on the Run Bike Run: I enjoyed the run bike run. I came 13th in year 7 boys.  It was fun. It challenged me, especially the last run. The run bike run makes you feel like you 'saw the light.'

Name: Nathan Michel

My thoughts on the Run Bike Run: I enjoyed the run bike run because I thought it was really fun. The last run I had to go hard out because it was challenging because Cody, Wilbur and Caleb were pushing me really hard when I was running.

Name: Bella Clark

My thoughts on the Run Bike Run: I really enjoyed doing the hub games because we got to play tricky tag and rats and rabbits. I also really enjoyed the race because I came 4th! That was the best I have ever done. Also since I got 4th, that means I get to go to zones! I also enjoyed sitting with my friends because before the run bike run started we were playing Never Have I Ever. I was sitting with Zubia, Eden, Meagan, Mela, Hollie and Lily.

Name: Zubia Banoori

My thoughts on the Run Bike Run: At run bike run I really enjoyed the house games because we played a bunch of fun games like rats and rabbits and tricky tag. I also enjoyed the run because it was quite challenging and I had to really push myself. A plus at run bike run was that I came 6th in my race and I had never came a placing before so I was very proud of myself. It was also fun before the run because I was playing never hav I ever with my friends Bella, Eden, Mela, Hollie and Meagan.

Name: Ashley Young

My thoughts on the Run Bike Run: I really liked run bike run because it was my last one at Oaklands school and I also liked how everyone was giving it a good go. I would like to thank the teachers and the people who walked down with us to Westlake. The event would not have happened without them. I had one of my best days at Oaklands on this day. 

Name: Erica Yin

My thoughts on the Run Bike Run: This year I really enjoy run bike run because I felt like this year it was way easier to get through it. I also enjoyed playing Rats and Rabbits that was quite enjoyable, and next year I’m definitely dressing up in house colours.

Name: Sophie Agnew

My thoughts on the Run Bike Run: This year I had a lot of fun in the run, bike, run and I felt that it was easier this year too I really liked the game of rats and rabbits and i'm looking forward to doing run, bike, run next year.