We are heading off-site for our Kauri athletics this year. We are unable to hold it at school given the greatly reduced available field space. We need to get through our whole programme in one day. In the past we have spread it over two days, so our schedule and timetable will be subject to some flexibility. We would love to have you join us to cheer us on. Feel free to bring a picnic lunch or just pop in when you can.

Time:

Please note the EARLY departure times. It is important we have students ready to depart at these times to ensure we get through the whole programme. 

Departure: 8:30am (Year 6, Year 7/8)

8:45am (Year 4, Year 5)

Event begins: 9:30/9:45am

Event concludes: 2:30pm

Arrive back at Oaklands: 2:45 - 3:00pm

Gear:

- Students should wear clothing suitable for participating in an athletics event.

- School hat is required; please also bring a warm top as it can get quite windy at Ngā Puna Wai

- Students require sneakers/ trainers for competing in shot and discus

MUST HAVE: drink bottle, substantial lunch, school hat, any medication, warm top

Important information

• Students can compete in bare feet, sport shoes, or spikes. Please note that the track is not grass; it is a reasonably hard surface, and as such may be uncomfortable for students running in bare feet.

• Students must have their school hat, and wear it at all times when not competing.

• All students are expected to participate to the best of their ability. Please encourage your child to be involved and give it a go.

• During scheduled events, all students will be inside the track fence, and can only leave to go to the toilet or for first aid.

• During scheduled break times, all students will be seated in either the stand or the grass embankment.

• No devices need to be brought. These will be safely stored in your child’s classroom during the day.