“Motivation gets you going, but discipline keeps you growing.” John C. Maxwell

Students’ Success

Hannah Pearce recently competed in the 2022 Gymnastics New Zealand Nationals in Invercargill for Step 8. Hannah’s success at this event has earned her selection in the New Zealand Team to compete in Hawaii in January 2023. This is a remarkable achievement, considering this was the first National event in which she has participated. Hannah’s commitment and dedication to gymnastics has paid dividends.

Congratulations to Jazz Evangelou, who has gained selection to represent New Zealand in the SEA Figure Skating Trophy to be held in Singapore in September. We wish Jazz all the best in her endeavours and look forward to sharing her experience abroad.

We wish to acknowledge Nicole Reid’s achievement, winning the preliminary Helen Throp Trophy for the 2021-2022 season, with Tommy, her pony. The Otago Dressage Tournament was held over four days and is awarded to the rider and pony who accumulate the most points. Nicole rode seven tests, where she gained six first places and one second place.

At the end of last term, Annabel Ludgate took part in the Otago Schools Orienteering Championships over three consecutive Sundays. She finished second in the Senior Girl category.

Elise Carline travelled to Hamilton with the Otago Under 17 Girls’ Basketball team during the first week of the school holidays. In the game against Counties-Manakau, Elise top scored with 25 points. The team finished sixth from 18 teams. We continue to follow Elise’s progress in her chosen sport.