Inner City Cluster Schools Basketball Tournament

 

On Wednesday 21^st October, twenty-five of our Year 5 and 6 students took part in the Inner City Cluster Schools (ICCS) Basketball tournament at the Trusts Arena stadium in Henderson.

The students were split into three teams to compete in an A, B or Girls Only grade.  Over the day each team played at least four, 10-minute games in their respective pool play.  

Our Girls Only grade team: Angela, Ana, Avani, Clara, Lavender, Desley, Zarah & Xin Yann learnt so much throughout the day and kept improving through all of their 5 games.  For many of the team it was their first ICCS tournament and, for most, the first time they have participated in a team sport!

The B grade team: Te Mapuna, Neil, Mario, Etta, Abhinav, May, Bailey & Hansel had two wins and two losses.  All of their games were exciting to watch with dashing break-aways and determined defence.

The A grade team of Felix, Aahron, Shayan, Alex, Manaia, Zaria, Te Whakapuru & Kainga were in a tough pool.  Their games were played at a breathlessly fast pace with some very close results.  There was a great atmosphere all day and the students were great ambassadors for Freemans Bay School.

A special thanks to Madison and Sandra who helped out with transportation to and from the venue and sideline management support.

Inner City Cluster Schools Hockey Festival Day

On Wednesday 15^th October, nine of Whānau Wai’s Year 5 and 6 students took part in the Inner City Cluster Schools (ICCS) Hockey Festival day at the Auckland Grammar School Field hockey turf. 

The students were guided by present and past New Zealand national team Black Sticks players through basic hockey skills such as dribbling and pushing.  They also participated in two timed challenges: the hockey juggle and the 3D pop. 

After each skill session the team played a game against a different school.  Participating in the B grade, the team played five, 15-minute games.

With three wins and two losses Aahron, Annie, Etta, Macay, Natalie, Neil, Penny, Rosie, and Theo showed great spirit and tenacity.  They earned a well-deserved 3^rd place for their efforts.  Everyone came away from the day with a better understanding of the game, an improvement in their skills and a good time.

Congratulations to Aahron, who was our champion hockey juggler, and Macay who mastered the 3D pop.  Both received special prizes for their achievements.  Who knows, maybe there might be a future Black Stick to come?!

A special thanks to Madison who helped out with transportation to and from the venue.