Sports

The students at Owairoa are immersed in a rich Health and Physical Education curriculum. During the year there are school-wide sporting events-swimming sports, cross country, and athletics day. The top athletes from each field are chosen to represent their school at the Inter-school competition. Many organisers comment on the outstanding behaviour and sportsmanship of our Owairoa students.
 
Weekly fitness lessons are taught in Teams which raise the fitness level of each student as they gain an overall appreciation of Health and Physical well being.
 
Each term our sports specialist, teaches specific skills, attitudes, and values through a variety of games, exercise, sports and movement activities. The children thoroughly enjoy these focused lessons.
 
There are numerous opportunities for children to join sports teams at the school. A large range of summer and winter sports are offered. The teams are involved in inter-school competitions during lunchtimes where they compete to represent their school in the chosen sporting domain. The passion these children have is outstanding.
 
There are also class competitions throughout the year, Fun Day tournaments for each sport, and numerous other organised sporting events throughout the year which involve a wide range of children. The House Leaders organise sports at lunchtimes for everyone to enjoy.
 
It’s great to see children getting involved in different sports and the mana they have for their Owairoa teams.

Physical Education and Health Consultation Findings

Thank you to all the parents who participated in the Physical Education and Health consultation in June. We have analysed the findings, which have highlighted the excellent support the children receive from their families. As a result of the recommendations these are the areas of focus for the rest of the year and 2012:

  • The request for more information will be on the school website
  • More feedback about the happenings in the school will be given by captains of sports teams and representatives on the school website
  • Regular cross country training (which is a focus for Term 3) will continue during class time. The House Leaders will lead additional training during lunchtimes
  • Regular fitness will continue to be included in the timetable

The new arrival of the OPS sports jackets has impacted on the overall mana of the teams. Thank you to the PTA for supplying the school with those.

  

Experts from outside agencies:

Grasshopper Tennis experts John and Ian came to Owairoa to teach the senior students how to play tennis in June. They left all the brand new gear with the school which is fantastic, so all students will get the opportunity to be involved in the sport. The children thoroughly enjoyed the 4 week programme and were congratulated on their enthusiasm and excellent behaviour.

The Senior Rugby teams had 2 special visitors– Tom from Pakuranga and Scott Collins a Rugby Development Office from the Auckland Rugby Union, who taught them specific skills that would improve their game.

  

Sports specialist: Miss Whatman’s focus:

Term 3 Gymnastics and Kiwi Gym

Term 4 Relays and modified games

  

Captains Section:

Rugby: “The A rugby team have played 3 games and won them all. Friday the 19th August is an important match against Mellons Bay. We have improved in every game and hope to go all the way.” - Dray

Soccer: “We have played 4 games and are undefeated. We are going to the semi-finals with the help of our coach. We don't know who were are up against but we are ready for anything.” - Connor

Netball: “The A Team have won nearly all of their games this year but unfortunately on Wednesday the 10th August we didn’t have such a simple game against Cockle Bay losing by 1 point. The A Team have worked really well and are an awesome team.” - Michaela
“The Owairoa netball B Team recently won their last game 37-0 against Elm Park. We are undefeated and are working hard to maintain our position in the finals.” - Alex

  

Upcoming events:
School Cross Country: Year 3-6 Tuesday the 27th September (week 9)