Amy Smit is our sports co-ordinator and works with five schools in our local area. We have jointly employed her with our Kiwi Sport funding and she is working with years 3 and 4 students to develop sports skills and knowledge. Term 2's focus was on Ripper Rugby.
The tournament day was held at Hillmorton High. Thanks to the staff for letting us use the grounds.
It was a great day sprinkled with laughter and a bit of frustration from this by-stander.
Laughter was all about seeing the children having a wonderful time and the great job that Amy did in organizing the inter-school tournament.
The frustration comes from knowing that we need to keep teaching the fundamental skills, rules and strategies of games and sport to our children so that eventually they can apply them to a competitive game situation.
Getting in early is a key to hooking children into playing sport throughout their lives.
Thanks Amy and all of the volunteers.
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