by Isla Huffadine

Junior Sports Week

This week our students took part in the OSSSA Junior Sports Week here in Dunedin. What a fun week they have had together, trying new sports they don’t usually play or a modified version of something they have played.

On Tuesday we had two Year 9 teams playing in the Basketball 3x3 tournament. The girls adapted to the fast game really well, having lots of fun on the court together!

Image by: Isla Huffadine
Image by: Isla Huffadine

On Wednesday our Year 10’s enjoyed learning the game on Ki-O-Rahi in the sunshine at Kaikorai Valley College. The students had a skills session, followed by games against teams from across Otago.

Image by: Isla Huffadine
Image by: Isla Huffadine
Image by: Isla Huffadine

Thursday was the Sevens Rugby Tournament out at Kettle Park. We had a Year 9 & Year 10 team compete.

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The Year 9 students had not played rugby before - improving in every game they played, giving it their all and having lots of fun learning the game!

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Our Year 10 girls played fast exciting games, connecting well together. They made the semi finals and played Queens High School. The team ended up with a close loss, but seeing them give it their all until the final whistle made me so proud!

Image by: Isla Huffadine
Image by: Isla Huffadine

A huge thanks to all of our students who represented St Hilda's, they were such a pleasure to support. Also a big thank you to our parents who came and helped over the week. Both the managing and coaching support was outstanding!