4 Hepetema - 4 September 2024 

TOUCH RUGBY TERM 4 

Total Touch are running a touch rugby competition at Wakefield Park this term,  Wednesdays between 3.45pm and 6.30pm. Start date is Wednesday 30 October ending on Wednesday 4 December. There are leagues for year 1/2, 3/4, year 5/6 and year 7/8. All grades are open to both boys and girls.

To register your child for touch rugby, please go to our KINDO shop from our school website – www.sfds.school.nz. The fee to secure your child’s place in a team is $30 and must be paid through our Kindo shop when you register. 

We require player confirmation and payment by Friday 20 September to ensure we have our teams registered on time. Please consider your child’s registration carefully as once we have registered our teams we are unable to provide a refund. 

FUTURE FERNS JUNIOR TERM 4

Motu-Kairangi Netball is running their ANZ futureFERNS Junior Netball Season for children (boys and girls) in years 1, 2, 3 and 4. This programme was first offered by Motu-Kairangi in 2015 and it continues to be extremely popular and successful. Start date is Saturday 19 October (no games Saturday 26 October - Labour Weekend) and finishes Saturday 7 December at Evans Bay Intermediate School courts

Year 1 and 2: 

A 45-minute session at either 9.30am or 10.30am (time TBC depending on the number of registrations). Each week the players will receive a skill development session and a game of two 8-minute halves. Each team requires a “Star Helper” to assist the players on the day. They will supervise a small group of children under the guidance of the ‘Junior Coordinator’ provided by Motu-Kairangi Netball. “Star Helpers” need to attend a training course and be available each Saturday. More information about the Year 1 and 2 programme is available on Kindo.  

Year 3 and 4:

A 60-minute session at either 11.30am, 12.45pm or 2pm (time TBC depending on the number of registrations). Each week the players will receive a skill development session and a game of four 8-minute quarters. Each team requires a “Coach” to assist the players on the day. They will supervise a small group of children under the guidance of the ‘Junior Coordinator’ provided by Motu-Kairangi Netball. Each “Coach” needs to attend a training course and be available each Saturday. More information about the Year 3 and 4 programme is available on Kindo.  

There will be  a Fun festival day held Saturday 7 December for both year groups.

Registration

There are two steps for registration:

1. To register your child in a school team and to pay,  please go to KINDO at www.kindo.co.nz  The fee to secure your child’s place in a team is $40 and must be paid through Kindo when you register. You will also be able to indicate your availability for being a ‘Star Helper’ or ‘Coach’ through Kindo.

We require player confirmation and payment by Friday 20 September to ensure we have our school teams registered on time.

2. Please also register your child/ren with Motu-Kairangi Netball using this link: http://www.mknetball.co.nz/registrations-1/School-List This will register your child/ren with the organisers.

FUTSAL

Keep an eye out on Hero and Kindo for term 4 Futsal information 

SOUTHERN ZONE SWIMMING

We are still looking for helpers! If you child has qualified and you are able to help please email Sarah on sarah.fountain@sfds.school.nz if you are able to help.

24 Maramawhitu- 24 July 2024

Swimming Sports Results 

Year 4 Boys & Girls 25 metre freestyle: 1st: Henry 2nd:  3rd: Liam W 4th:1st: Taliya R-H

50 metre freestyle : 1st: Liam W 2nd 3rd: Kit 4th: 1st: Taliya R-H 2nd: 3rd: 4th: 

25 metre backstroke 1st:  2nd:  Liam W 3rd: Kit  4th: 1st: Taliya R-H 2nd:  3rd: 4th:

Year  5 Boys & Girls 25 metre freestyle: 1st:  Declan 2nd:  Roscoe 3rd:  Brooklyn 4th:  1st: Arija 2nd: Saoirse 3rd:  4th: 

50 metre freestyle:  1st: Declan 2nd: Roscoe 3rd:  4th:  1st: Arija 2nd: Saoirse 3rd: 4th:

25 metre backstroke: 1st: Roscoe 2nd: Declan 3rd:  4th:  1st:  2nd:  3rd:  4th: 

Year 6 Boys & Girls 25 metre freestyle: 1st: Nunzio 2nd: Noah 3rd: Jack 4th: Fletcher 1st: Sofia P 2nd: Harper 3rd 4th: Miriam

50 metre freestyle 1st:  Nunzio 2nd: Noah 3rd: Jack 4th: Fletcher 1st: Harper 2nd: 3rd:  4th: 

25 metre backstroke 1st: Nunzio 2nd: Noah 3rd: Jack 4th: Fletcher 1st: Sofia P 2nd: 3rd:  Tabitha 4th:  

Year 7 Boys & Girls 25 metre freestyle 1st:  George 2nd: Johnny 3rd: Jackson 4th: Dallas 1st: Lily M 2nd: Willow 3rd: Frankie 4th: Zoe

50 metre freestyle 1st:  George 2nd:  Johnny 3rd:  4th:  1st:  Lily M 2nd:  Willow 3rd: 4th:

25 metre backstroke 1st: Johnny 2nd:  3rd:  4th:  1st: Willow 2nd: Frankie 3rd: Zoe 4th: Anika  

Year 8 Boys & Girls 25 metre freestyle 1st: Alfie  2nd: Ollie 3rd: 4th: Louis 1st: Olivia K 2nd: Lani 3rd: Ella 4th: Audrey

50 metre freestyle 1st: Alfie 2nd:  3rd:  4th: 1st: Olivia K 2nd: Ella 3rd: 4th:

25 metre backstroke 1st: Alfie 2nd: Ollie 3rd: Louis 4th: 1st: Olivia K 2nd: Audrey 3rd: Ella 4th: 

A huge thank you to Anita W, Cat K, Alice D and Brendan K who came to help at this event last term! We couldn't have run the event without their help.

The first two placed swimmers in the competition races qualify for the Southern Zone Swimming Sports which will be held on Tuesday 24 September back at Kilbirnie Pool between 9am and 12.30pm. The races at this event will be timed and we are required to provide 3 volunteers. If you are able to help, please email Sarah on sarah.fountain@sfds.school.nz

Futsal Festival

Please email Sarah on sarah.fountain@sfds.school.nz if you are able to help at this event - information on Hero post posted yesterday morning.

Wellington and Kapi Mana Primary and Intermediate Tennis Tournament

We have the opportunity to enter students into this tournament which will be held at Renouf Tennis Centre. Players will be guaranteed at least two singles matches, weather permitting. Players entered must have played tennis before and have knowledge of the rules of tennis and how to serve and score. Players must also bring their own tennis racquet for the event and wear their school PE gear.

Primary grade will be on Tuesday 24 September (postponement - Friday 27th)

Intermediate grade will be on Wednesday 25 September (postponement - Thursday 26th

The fee to enter is $20. You will need to transport and supervise your child at the event.

If you would like more information or to register your child/ren, please email Sarah on sarah.fountain@sfds.school.nz

19 Maramaono - 19 June 2024

All the best to our 23 runners representing us at Inter Zone Cross Country tomorrow. We hope you have a great time! 

12 Maramaono - 12 June 2024

SCHOOL SWIMMING SPORTS

This is coming up in week 10 of the term - Wednesday 3 July - at Kilbirnie Pool between 12 and 2.30pm for our year 4 - 8 students. There will be competitive races for those who would like to enter them and also fun races for everyone. We will need some adult helpers for this event. If you are able to help please email Sarah on sarah.fountain@sfds.school.nz

29 Maramarima - 29 May 2024

2024 Centennial Cup - Wellington catholic Schools' Year 7&8 Netball Tournament

Well done to our two Year 7&8 netball teams that competed in this inaugural tournament with other catholic schools from across Wellington. The tournament was organised by St Benedict's School and held at Akau Tangi. Coaches and refs on the day were from St Mary's College. It was a really well organised and enjoyable day for all. Thank you to our parents helpers for their support. 

Well done to Audrey W and Isla S for being sepected at players of the day by the coaches of their respective teams. 

INTER ZONE CROSS COUNTRY

We had a lucky break in the rain last Thursday for this event to go ahead. All of our runners did themselves and us proud. Special congratulations to these runners who have qualified for the Inter Zone Cross Country which is being held on Tuesday 18 June (postponement 20 June) back at McAlister Park.

Year 4 boys: 2nd - Raffaele DG, 6th - 9th - Liam W

Year 5 girls: 5th - Saoirse HK

Year 5 boys: 2nd - Michael P

Year 6 girls: 4th - Miriam P, 9th - Victoria M

Year 6 boys:10th - Noah W

Year 7 girls: 1st - Willow SE, 2nd - Zoe F, 3rd - Anika F, 4th - Eva S, 5th - Hazel S

Year 7 boys: 4th - Liam N, 5th -  6th - George T

Year 8 girls: 1st - Ella L

Year 8 boys: 1st - Minab MC, 2nd - Alfie D, 4th - Jacob P, 5th - Oli J, 6th - Charlie W

22 Maramarima - 22 May 2024

SCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY RESULTS

Congratulations to these place getters at our school cross country event. Those in year 4 - 8 represented us at Southern Zone Cross Country yesterday and all did themselves very proud.

Year 1 girls: 1st - Willow W, 2nd - Agapē B, 3rd - Xhyrell A, 4th - Eleanor C, 5th - Gracie H, 6th - Agnes R

Year 1 boys: 1st - Xavier L, 2nd - Michael P, 3rd - Lorenzo C, 4th - Jake J, 5th - Zeb V, 6th - Ethan V

Year 2 girls: 1st - Victoria C, 2nd -, 3rd - Lily M, 4th - 5th - Kora CR, 6th - Evana S

Year 2 boys: 1st - Tommy W, 2nd - Psalms B, 3rd - 4th - Johan J, 5th - Samuelu F, 6th - Darragh M

Year 3 girls: 1st - Lexi HB, 2nd - Fia L, 3rd - Alba T, 4th - Evalina C, 5th - Emma Z, 6th - Blen D

Year 3 boys: 1st - Aron M, 2nd - Benny C, 3rd - Ciro P, 4th - Achilles G, 5th - Freddie M, 6th - Thomas H

Year 4 girls: 1st -Sofia B and Taliya R, 3rd -   4th - Gelila E, 5th - Mary K

Year 4 boys: 1st - Raffaele DG, 2nd - 3rd - Liam W, 4th, 5th - Carter T, 6th - Wills R

Year 5 girls: 1st - Saoirse HK, 2nd - Amelia M, 3rd - Arija J, 4th - Layla-Rose K

Year 5 boys: 1st - Michael P, 2nd - Declan W, 3rd - Roscoe K, 4th - Brooklyn T, 5th - PJ H, 6th - Maddox S

Year 6 girls: 1st - Miriam P, 2nd - Victoria M, 3rd - Lily RR, 4th - Harper M, 5th - Sofia P, 6th - Bella RR

Year 6 boys: 1st - Noah W, 2nd - Nunzio U, 3rd - Fletcher K, 4th - Lucas L, 5th - Dallas T, 6th - Jack C

Year 7 girls: 1st - Hazel S, 2nd - Eva S and Willow SE, 4th - Anika F, 5th - Zoe F, 6th - Lilly M

Year 7 boys: 1st - Johnny W, 2nd - Cian HK, 3rd - George T, 4th -  5th - Jackson B, 6th - Liam N

Year 8 girls: 1st - Ella L, 2nd - Isla S, 3rd - Audrey W, 4th - Cora DG, 5th - Isla K, 6th - Ella W

Year 8 boys: 1st - Alfie D, 2nd - Charlie W, 3rd -, 4th - Jacob P, 5th - Oli J, 6th -

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.

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:

• 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.

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.

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:

• Futsal (Fridays, Ākau Tangi Sports Centre, Years 1 - 8, FREE thanks to Up Foundation) - registrations close Monday 5 February

• Touch Rugby (Wednesdays, Wakefield Park, Years 1 - 8, $30) - registrations close Thursday 8 February

• Future Ferns Junior Netball (Saturdays, EBIS Netball Courts, Years 1 - 4, $40) - registrations close Friday 9 February

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