Athletics day October 2021

 

This was  one of the most unusual school events with no parents present. a few brave souls looked over the fence during the day as our tamariki competed for the gold medals. The day was easy to run, but it was very strange without the extended whanau there to cheer on the children. 

So many achieved to a high standard, and as always there were a few surprises from children who did extra well on the day. It was lovely to see the children get their brave on after realising that mum and dad wouldn't be

 there to comfort them if things didn't go to plan. Tears are a tool to resilience and after a few tears, the few who were missing mum and dad, got on with the job of competing. As always I was so impressed with our senior children who were incredible helpers for the teachers and even more, wonderful supporters to the younger children. We see tuakana teina in action on a daily basis. The kindness and patience that our older children show to their younger school whanau is so heartwarming.

This time I noticed that some of the children who find sporting events difficult and unenjoyable, made an effort to be at school and to give things a try. Well done for your courage and perseverance.

Thank you to the PE team under Megan's lead for the hard work and organisation. Several children qualified for the Zones and sadly they were cancelled last week. Covid be gone!

We are very proud of the achievement of our tamariki.