Sports

8 Maramarima - 8 May 2024


SCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY THANK YOU

A huge thank you to Greg, Ferdi, Jill, Megan, Anita and Frana who came and helped at cross country this morning. We really appreciate your help!

We had a lot of fun at this event this morning and it was great to see the kids encouraging and supporting each other.


1 Maramarima - 1 May 2024


SCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY

A huge thanks to those parents who have already offered to help at this event next Wednesday 8 May at Wakefield Park. If you are able to help for all or part of the morning between 9am and 12.30pm, please email Sarah on sarah.fountain@sfds.school.nz

 

All students will need to wear their PE gear on this day. They can either wear their school PE top or a house-coloured t-shirt. They should also bring their polar fleece or hoody for warmth, a raincoat and a change of clothes and shoes in case they get wet/muddy. This can be mufti clothing.

 

We will leave school to walk to Wakefield Park soon after 9am and we will be back at school around 12.30pm.

 

The maps of the course for each year group are attached in case anyone would like to go and have a go at running the course.


Cross Country Maps-01052023123918 (1).pdf

10 Aperira - 10 April 2024


JUNIOR TOUGH GUY AND GAL CHALLENGE 

Last chance to register for this! Please do this via Kindo! 

3 Aperira - 3 April 2024


REMINDER! JUNIOR TOUGH GUY AND GAL CHALLENGE 


We are excited to offer this event to our year 3 - 8 tamariki - Junior Tough Guy and Gal Challenge. This is run at locations all around New Zealand. Please note that there is a charge to be involved in this event. Details are on Kindo. The details of the Wellington event are below:






You can find more information, including a video to watch, at this website: https://eventpromotions.co.nz/junior-tough-guy-and-gal-challenge/#tab-id-6


The number of children signed up will determine how many school staff will attend. If we have a small number of children attending, we will require parents/caregivers to attend. Please be ready and prepared to transport and supervise your child/ren.


27 Poutūterangi - 27 March 2024


YEAR 7/8 NETBALL

We have enough players for two netball teams, so we have two people coming from MK Netball next Wednesday 3 April at lunchtime to help sort the players into these two teams. If your child/ren is involved, they can wear their PE gear with sports shoes on this day. Please note that as netball is an optional event, you will be required to pay for your child/ren's inclusion in a team before the season starts. Information is on Kindo.

 

YEAR 3 - 8 MINIBALL/BASKETBALL

The registrations for this will close on Kindo tomorrow at midday so if you are planning to register your child/ren then please do so through Kindo as soon as possible. All information is on Kindo and has previously been posted on Hero. This programme is free. 


JUNIOR TOUGH GUY AND GAL CHALLENGE 

We are excited to offer this event to our year 3 - 8 tamariki - Junior Tough Guy and Gal Challenge. This is run at locations all around New Zealand. Please note that there is a charge to be involved in this event. Details are on Kindo. The details of the Wellington event are below:


Location: Camp Wainui, 203 Coast Road, Wainuiomata, Wellington 5373 – just 10km from Lower Hutt. Camp Wainui provides a unique opportunity within a NZ Native bush environment. Run through water trails, crawl under barbwire obstacles, clamber through tunnels, wade through swamp crossings and pull yourself up hill climbs. The facilities include hot showers, hot food and coffee for sale and free parking. 


Date: Wednesday 22 May


Time: 9.30 - 10.30am arrival, 11am event starts, 1pm prizegiving.


Cost: $30 per child to be paid through Kindo. Please sign up and pay through Kindo by 12 noon on Friday 12 April. Spaces are limited so please ensure you sign up by this date.


You can find more information, including a video to watch, at this website: https://eventpromotions.co.nz/junior-tough-guy-and-gal-challenge/#tab-id-6


The number of children signed up will determine how many school staff will attend. If we have a small number of children attending, we will require parents/caregivers to attend. Please be ready and prepared to transport and supervise your child/ren.


20 Poutūterangi - 20 March 2024


Reminder Term 2 Miniball/Basketball (years 3 - 8) Open on Kindo

Reminder that this is now open on Kindo and is Free thanks funding from Up Foundation Closing next Tuesday 26 March. 


13 Poutūterangi - 13 March 2024


Term 2 Miniball/Basketball (years 3 - 8)

The registrations for this are now open on Kindo. All information was posted on Hero yesterday. The registration fee is free thanks to funding from Up Foundation. 


Term 2 and 3 Netball (years 5 - 8)

The registrations for this are now open on Kindo. All information was posted on Hero last week.


Southern Zone Football Festival (years 5 - 8)

The information for this has been sent via Hero to those who have signed up. We still require some adult helpers - 2 more for the year 5/6 teams and 3 more for the year 7/8 teams. Please email Sarah on sarah.fountain@sfds.school.nz if you are able to help.


6 Poutūterangi - 6 March 2024


FUN SPORTS DAY

We had great fun at this event on Friday. It was great to see our year 7 and 8 students showing leadership and modelling our school values with our younger students. There was a great display of house spirit. We will add the house points and present the house cup for the first time this year at our school hui on this Friday. It was lovely to see lots of whānau at the park - thank you to those who were able to join us.

 

YEAR 5 - 8 NETBALL

The registrations for this are now open on Kindo - the information was also posted on Hero this morning. Registrations will close on Wednesday 20 March.

 

SOUTHERN ZONE FOOTBALL FESTIVAL

This will be on Tuesday 19 March (pp Thursday 21 March) at Wakefield Park) between 9.30am and 2.30pm. It is open to year 5 - 8 students and they have been asked to sign up at school if they would like to attend. If you would like your child to attend, please check with them if they have signed up. We will require parent/caregiver helpers. Please email Sarah on sarah.fountain@sfds.school.nz if you are able to help.

 

28 Pēpuere - 28 February 2024


FUN SPORTS DAY 

This Friday 1 March is our annual Fun Sports Day at Shorland Park. 

The whole school will be attending to participate in activities run by the teachers and senior students.

We will leave school to walk to the park at 9.30am and we will be back at school by 12.30pm. We will have morning tea at the park.

The students are encouraged to wear house colours and be as creative as they like. No hair dye or face paint please. They should wear comfortable shoes for walking and running around, and a sun hat. 

Please still come in your house colours regardless of the weather conditions as we will organise some activities at school if we are unable to go to the park.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to get in touch with your child's classroom teacher.


SOUTHERN ZONE FOOTBALL FESTIVAL

This is coming up on Tuesday 19 March for any year 5 - 8 students who are keen. Please look out for information on Hero in the near future.

 


WINTER NETBALL - TERMS 2 AND 3

The information for this will be on Hero in the near future, please look out for this. Winter Netball is for years 5 - 8.

Fun Sports Day Social Story.pdf

21 Pēpuere - 21 February 2024


THE BIG LITTLE SPONSORSHIP

This is an initiative through AA Insurance where two primary schools will win a $10 000 sports grant. Please nominate our school through this link: aainsurance.co.nz/big-little


As they say, Winning takes teamwork, so get the whole community involved by nominating your school. Teachers, students, parents, friends and whānau can all share the love and show their support for your school by nominating.


A MESSAGE FROM THE TOUCH RUGBY ORGANISERS:

For any parents coaching Touch Rugby this term (or if you are interested in doing so in the future)  there is a great course available to arm you with the tools, some drills and confidence to make the season fun for all! If you are interested  please complete the following form. This is perfect for parents who don't know how to play touch, who haven't coached a team before AS WELL as parents who have, parents and student coaches who need help communicating effectively, want to reduce stress and also enjoy their role with their team.  https://forms.gle/A6Sxn8J7gd6eTijAA


7 Pēpuere - 7 February 2024


PE DAYS (PE gear may be worn on these days)

Tangaroa (Year 1-3): Tuesdays and Fridays (Please note normal school uniform on Tuesday 12 March- School photos)

Papatūānuku (Year 4-6): Mondays and Wednesdays (no PE on Weds 7th Feb)

Ranginui (Year 7&8): Tuesdays and Thursdays (Please note normal school uniform on Tuesday 12 March- School photos)


2024 SPORT

The following sports are now ready for registrations through Kindo:

Further information about each sport is also on Kindo.

We have also had information through for Floorball (year 1 - 8), Mini Polo (years 3 - 6), Water Polo (years 7 - 8) and Volleyball (years 5 - 8). Over the past few seasons, these sports have received low numbers of registrations and we haven't had enough players to make teams. If your child/ren is interested in playing any of these sports, please email me on sarah.fountain@sfds.school.nz and if we have enough players for a team then I will organise registration.

Please spread the word amongst the school community that the registrations are now open so that we can get our teams registered in time.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to get in contact with Sarah Fountain, on sarah.fountain@sfds.school.nz