The Northern Zones Cross Country event was a fantastic experience for everyone involved, blessed with clear skies and an abundance of enthusiastic parent supporters. The day was filled with energy, excitement, and the spirit of competition. Although there were nerves at the start, every student participated wholeheartedly and gave their best effort on the track.
Special congratulations goes out to all our talented runners, especially to our standout performers:
Year 4 Girls:
Annabel, who impressively placed 10th.
Year 4 Boys:
Luca, achieving a commendable 7th place.
Vedant, close behind in 8th place.
Kyle, finishing strong in 15th place.
Ethan B, showing great determination to secure 20th place.
Year 5 Girls:
Annie O, who placed 17th with a great effort.
Year 5 Boys:
Basti, demonstrating excellent skill to place 7th.
Ryan Y, who ran brilliantly to finish 15th.
John H, right behind Ryan, securing 16th place.
Year 6 Girls:
Ruby K, achieving an outstanding 2nd place.
Anna, with a fantastic 6th place finish.
Lina, who ran wonderfully to finish 14th.
Jade, showing true grit to place 18th.
Year 6 Boys:
Arthur Y, showcasing his talents by placing 6th.
Josh H, following closely with a 7th place finish.
Johnson, putting in a strong performance to secure 9th place.
Students who finished in the top ten qualified for the Inter Zone event on 18 June. Note: the organisers recorded the top twenty finishers, except for Y4 girls where they only recorded the top ten.
The dedication and hard work of all of our students was evident in their performances, making this event a memorable one. A huge thank you to all the parents who came out to support and cheer for our runners. Your encouragement and presence made a significant difference and contributed to the day's success.
We are incredibly proud of our students for their participation and achievements. Each runner demonstrated remarkable perseverance and sportsmanship. Here's to more successful events in the future! Here is the link to the gallery of photos of the day.
Ngā mihi
Gar Kee
