Sports News

Congratulations to our 2024 Deputy Head Girl, Tia Lord, who has been selected to attend the Netball NZ National Development Camps in January. The three-day camps are attended by the best NZ secondary school netball talent across the country, where they will be tested and challenged in all aspects of the game. Tia was selected to attend the Advanced WBOP Magic in the Making session, where the WBOP Netball Zone nominated her to attend these camps. Well done, Tia, on your hard work and dedication. 

Get2Go

The 2023 Torpedo7 Get2Go national final is done and dusted, with the regional finalists Dio and St Paul's Collegiate combined team finishing 7th overall in New Zealand! Well done to everyone involved and to Sophie Carmichael, who won a prize for being the top female navigator. 

Although the Torpedo7 Get2Go Series is about participating and having fun outdoors, there is also a competitive element for schools aiming to earn a place in the National Final, held over five days in December. The intense week comprises problem-solving, team challenge activities, and a two-day expedition adventure race, including an overnight camp with the other teams.

Futsal

With our Senior A team recently playing their final match against Hillcrest High, the Term 4 Futsal season has now concluded.

It wasn't just our Senior A representing us in the Division 1 Finals; on Friday evening, our Junior A team also competed in the Waikato Junior High School Div 1 final competition. Both teams finished as runners-up. Congratulations, mighty work!

Well done to all players, coaches and managers across our five teams.

Lacrosse

Congratulations to the Dio players who made the u18 training squad for the u18 nationals in Melbourne, Australia, next Easter.

• Claire Johnstone
• Kiera Lloyd
• Sienna Meinung

Cheerleading

Congratulations to Meg Enerson, Ava O'Hearn, Charli Murphy, and Piper Peart, who were part of the Cheer Dynamix 007 club and competed at the recent Australian All-Star Cheerleading Federation Nationals held in Melbourne, Australia. Cheer Dynamix 007 Aftershock (featuring all four Dio athletes) were crowned Senior level 2 AASCF National Gold Medal Champions. Cheer Dynamix 007 Lightyear (featuring Charli Murphy) were crowned Junior Level 2 AASCF XS National Gold Medal Champions. Great effort, team Cheer Dynamix 007!

Waterpolo

Congratulations to our Junior A Water Polo team, who, after an epic final vs Sacred Heart Girls' College, are now the Gold winners of the 2023 Junior Secondary Schools Girls competition.

In addition, two of our players were recognised for their outstanding season performances from all schools within the Junior Girls competition.

• Most Outstanding Player - Tessa Scott
• Most Valuable Player - Kate Sinclair

The team was coached by Jamie Campbell and managed by both Anna Sinclair and Belinda Blackmore. Well done to everyone involved!

Swimming

Three Dio swimmers are in Australia competing at international events this week and next. Ariella Riley and Paige Stringer represent Swimming Waikato as part of the Youth Performance Squad competing at the Queensland State Championships. Ariella is swimming - 2 x IM & 4 x Freestyle events, and Paige is swimming - 1 x IM & 3 x Backstroke events. Sophie Hay is representing New Zealand Swimming as part of the Swimming New Zealand Open Water team competing at the New South Wales Open Water Championships. Sophie is swimming 5km & 7.5 km. We wish these talented athletes all the very best!