On Wednesday 15th 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 3rd
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.
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