On a picture perfect Tuesday, Raroa made our way down to Nairnville park for a day full of Fun and Festivities for our annual Athletics Day.

Raki, Rawhiti and Uru were there to remove the stranglehold that Tonga had on the Athletics Trophy.

A sea of Red, White, Black and Green made its way around the ground as the House March and Chant began with Raki taking first points via the Facebook vote. Sunblock was slip~slap~slopped on and the students went on their way. It was smiles all round as they competed in Discus, Vortex, Long Jump, Shot Put and the 100m and 200m sprints.

It was just amazing to see everyone in such good spirits, the laughter could be heard for miles and the dancing seemed to never stop.

All students competed admirably, with huge effort put in all round. 

Congratulations to Tonga and the following overall winners of each year.

Year 7 Girls

3rd - Kacey McCully

2nd - Maia Holden

1st - Zara Davey

Year 7 Boys

2nd - Zach Benson, Lachlan Joe

1st - Roman Anderson

Year 8 Boys

3rd - Mohammed Jaber, Josiah Dela Paz

2nd - Kael Kincaid

1st - Echelon Topp

Year 8 Girls

3rd - Nasi Meafoou, Phoebe Paku, Maia Suttie

2nd - Abbie Sutherland

1st - Lily Tankersley.

The day ended with the House relays which were spread pretty evenly between the houses and Staff and then the big announcement that it was Tonga who had retained the Athletics throne for the 3rd year in a row!