Author: Tim Evers

Summer Tournament Day – 2021

March 10, 2021

Please ensure you read the following tournament information carefully so you are prepared for a great day of fun, improvement and competition. A huge thank you to all staff and parent helpers for their efforts in making this opportunity possible for our  students’.

DATE: Tuesday 16th March 2021

CODE OF CONDUCT: All participating students must ensure they read and follow our school representative sports Code of Conduct (please select the link below to access):

Sports Code of Conduct (CARE)

PARTICIPATION LIST (who is taking part in each sport?): 

Summer Tournament Participation List 2021 – Sorted by Sporting Code

If you are sick on the day or you cannot attend the tournament for any reason, please communicate this directly with your coaches or supervisors via email (please see information below). Please do not email Mr Evers (unless you are a male cricket player) as he will be offsite running an event, and will have limited access to email.

STAFFING ORGANISATION (Teachers I.C of sports):

  • Orienteering: Mrs Smeele and Mrs Taylor
  • Tennis: Mr Greaves
  • Boys Cricket: Mr Evers
  • Touch: Miss Just and Ms Clarkson
  • Golf: Mrs Dore
  • Bowls: Mr Brown
  • Korfball: Mrs Earl and Miss Nattrass

COMPETITION VENUES:

  • Tennis: Wilding Park
  • Orienteering: South Hagley Park (meet at the car park behind the netball building)
  • Golf: Bottle Lake Golf Course
  • Boys Cricket: South Hagley Park (Polo Grounds)
  • Touch: South Hagley Park
  • Lawn Bowls: Bowls Canterbury Centre, Fendalton Park (28a Mokora St, Fendalton
  • Korfball: South Hagley Netball Courts

RULES:

Summer Tournament Rules 2021

SPORTS DRAWS & COMPETITION INFORMATION: 

All draws (excluding golf and orienteering) are now online and are accessible using the following link:

Summer Tournament Draws 2021

Please be aware that there may be subtle changes to the draws between now and Tuesday, eg field numbers, opponents etc, so Primary Sport Canterbury would not encourage printing them until Monday. The timings of these draws however, will not change. 

PITCH MAPS:

COST: As an opt-in (user pay) sporting opportunity, participation in this tournament will incur a cost that covers transportation e.g. Advance bus bookings and/or tournament entry fees (if applicable). These costs will be added to your Heaton school accounts and must be paid before the end of term one. 

STUDENT EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS: All participating students will require the following equipment for this tournament.

  • Packed lunch with plenty of healthy snacks (no chocolates, lollies, gum)
  • Water Bottle
  • Heaton PE kit with Heaton Cap
  • All Orienteering Students will require a pencil or a pen
  • Appropriate Footwear (trainers)
  • Any personal sports equipment (tennis racquet, cricket kit etc.)
  • All personal medication you require (Ventolin, epipen etc.)
  • Sunscreen
  • Boys Cricket Students: If possible please wear your whites with your Heaton PE top, and bring your personal cricket bag with all equipment.
  • Golf Students: As discussed at our meetings, students only require one set of clubs per team. Mrs Dore will also have a school set of clubs and some balls that teams can utilise during the day.

STUDENT MEETING TIMES AND TRANSPORT ORGANISATION:

TOUCH, CRICKET & KORFBALL: Please meet Miss Just, Miss Clarkson, Miss Nattrass and Mrs Earl in the Heaton hall at 8:00am for the roll. The bus will depart school promptly at 8:10am to take the group to South Hagley Park. At 2:45pm the bus will collect students and return them to school. The expected time back at Heaton will be 3:15pm.

LAWN BOWLS & ORIENTEERING: Please meet Mr Brown, Mrs Smeele and Mrs Taylor on the outdoor basketball court promptly at 8:15am for the roll. Students will be on 1 x 49 seater bus, which will depart school at 8:30am. The bus will drop the bowls students off first (28a Makora St, Fendalton) and then take the Orienteering students to their meeting place (Hagley Netball Centre). At 2:00pm, the bus will collect the Orienteering students first, followed by the Bowls students. It is expected that students will be back at Heaton by 3:00pm.

TENNIS: Please meet Mr Greaves & your transport helpers (Kati McLean & Sue Bealing) by the Heaton Flagpole at 8:05am for the roll. Students will be transported in a Heaton van and by 1-2 parent helpers, and will depart school promptly at 8:15am. Students will leave the venue to return to Heaton at approx. 2:50pm and are expected to arrive back at school by 3:15pm.

GOLF: Please meet Mrs Dore at the Heaton flagpole at 8:20am for the roll. Students will be transported to the venue (Bottle Lake Golf Course) in a Heaton van and parent/caregiver vehicles (Mark & Rebecca). The golf group will depart Heaton at 8:30am. The 6 hole Ambrose competition will start promptly at 9:30am. It is expected that the students will arrive back to school at approx. 11:30am and will return to their class for the remainder of the school day.

CJCA Girls Cricket Tournament 2021

March 7, 2021
Please read the information below for all tournament details. If students have any questions, please contact Mr Evers (everst@heaton.school.nz) or Ms Caygill (caygille@heaton.school.nz)

TOURNAMENT DATES: Thursday 11th & Friday 12th March 2021

LOCATION: Hagley Park (Polo Grounds) and Hospital Corner Pitches (if required)

MEETING TIMES & LOCATIONS: All participants are required to meet in the Heaton Hall promptly at 7:50am on both competition days. Students should arrive wearing their cricket whites (Barry’s team), Heaton PE top and Heaton cap. If you are involved in Ms Caygill’s team you will not require cricket whites (unless you already have these), as students can wear their Heaton PE kit for the duration of the tournament.

GAME TIMES AND STUDENT COLLECTION:

Hardball 20/20 Competition. The First games will commence at 9:15am, and the second game at approx. 12:45pm. It is expected that students will be finished at approx. 4:00pm. Students will need to be collected directly from Hagley Park, and they must check in with Ms Caygill prior to departure so she knows that they are leaving with a trusted adult. If you are unable to collect your daughter from Hagley Park on either Thursday or Friday afternoon, please email Tim Evers (everst@heaton.school.nz) prior to Wednesday 10th March. Alternatively, if your daughter will be going home with another adult other than a family member, please communicate this with Tim.

TRANSPORT TO/FROM THE VENUE: Students will be transported to Hagley park in a Heaton van on both Thursday and Friday morning. To prevent our staff from making two trips, we are seeking assistance from any parent/caregivers who are able to provide transport assistance on either Thursday and/or Friday. Please email Tim Evers (everst@heaton.school.nz) asap if you are able to support us.

EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS (What you need to bring):

  • All relevant cricket equipment e.g. pads, bat, gloves
  • Cricket Kit (whites, Heaton PE Top, Heaton PE Shorts and Heaton Hat)
  • Water bottle
  • Sunscreen
  • Packed lunch with plenty of healthy snacks (no chewing gum, fizzy drinks etc.)
  • All relevant personal medication e.g. EpiPen, Ventolin etc.
  • Sunscreen

INJURIES & AVAILABILITY: If you have any injury concerns, sickness or you cannot participate on either Thursday and/or Friday, please communicate this to Mr Evers asap.

TRANSPORT ASSISTANCE:

  • Fiona Hartland (Ciara’s mum) – Providing transport assistance on Thursday morning
  • Sue Bagnall (Maya’s mum) – Providing transport assistance on Thursday morning
  • Kelly Haller (Georgetta’s mum) – Providing transport assistance on Friday morning
  • Rhys Cameron (Isla’s dad) – Providing transport assistance on Friday morning
  • Barry – Thursday and Friday
  • Jayda – Requires a lift back to school on Friday 
  • Greta, Zara and Eliza – Require a lift back to school on Thursday 
TEAM LISTS (Who is taking park?):
Heaton 2nd XI – Ms Caygill’s Team
Heaton 1st XI – Barry’s Team
DRAWS & RULES:

Archie and Eliza Crowned 2021 Tennis Champions

March 3, 2021

Records were broken at this year’s Heaton Tennis Championships. Participation numbers were at an all-time high in the boys’ grade, a back to back male champion was crowned, and twin sisters battled it out in a final that had over 20 match points! It was a perfect day for tennis, and a pleasure to see our Heaton participants supporting one another and playing with great sportsmanship. 

We would like to thank Ashley and the team from the Elmwood Tennis Club for their continued support, and for providing such amazing facilities for our annual event.

Finals

  • Archie W (Room 9) defeated Seb H-R (Room 15) 6-4
  • Eliza M (Room 12 ) defeated Zara M (Room 15) 7-6

Heaton Girls’ Cricket Teams 2021

February 23, 2021

We would like to thank all 29 girls for the dedication, passion and enthusiasm they displayed over the past two weeks at our Heaton term one cricket trials. Preparations for our upcoming two day tournament (competitive and recreational) will begin next week, with the specific dates and times outlined below

Heaton Girls’ 1st XI Cricket – 2021

Heaton Girls’ 2nd XI Cricket – 2021 (Hardball)

Training Schedule – Term 1 (Barry’s Heaton 1st XI)

  • Monday 1st March @ Heaton (12:05pm – 1:05pm) on the Heaton field
  • Tuesday 2nd March @ Elmwood Park (1:00pm – 3:00pm) – meet Mr Evers at the Heaton flagpole @ 12:45pm
  • Friday 5th March @ Heaton (12:05pm – 1:05pm) on the Heaton field
  • Sunday 7th March @ Heaton (1:00pm – 3:00pm) on the Heaton field
  • Tuesday 9th March @ Elmwood Park (1:00pm – 4:00pm 20/20 Match) – meet Mr Evers at the Heaton flagpole @ 12:45pm

We appreciate how busy all of our families are, so the training schedule has been structured to have as many sessions as possible during school hours (with the exception of Sunday 7th March). If you are unable to attend any of the session due to illness or another commitment please email Mr Evers

Heaton Swimming Sports 2021

February 15, 2021

Date: Tuesday 23rd February, 2021

N.B. If NZ is still in Level 2 Covid-19 restrictions, the use of Christs College Pool will not be possible and our school swimming sports will be postponed. Students and their parents/caregivers will be updated of any changes via email and the school daily notices

Meeting Time: All competitors are required to meet in the Heaton Hall for registration at 8:30am. Please be prompt and sit down in your house groups so we can depart on time

Venue: Christs College Pool (entry via Lych gate, from the Botanical Gardens)

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When you enter the Christ College grounds via this gate, please walk around the field to the far corner (away from the main buildings). Here you will locate the pool entrance. Please keep the noise to a minimum as classes will be in progress.

Participation List (who is competing?):

Swimming Sports Participation List – 2021

Equipment Requirements (what do I need?):

  • Swimming togs (please ensure students wear their swimming togs to school with their Heaton PE kit over the top. This way students are ready to race when we arrive at the venue)
  • Swimming cap (if required)
  • Towel
  • Flip flops
  • Water bottle
  • Packed lunch with sufficient healthy snacks
  • All relevant personal medication e.g. epipen

Structure and Timings (Event Schedule): 

Swimming Sports – Order of Events 2021

We try our best to make our swimming sports as student focused and relaxed as possible, so the order of events and timings may be subject to change. Thank you for your patience and understanding

Parent/Caregiver Support: Parents/Caregivers are very welcome to attend this event to support your son/daughter, however seating is somewhat limited. We also welcome any caregiver assistance to help us ensure the event is both competitive and inclusive/supportive of our beginner swimmers. If you willing and able to assist with any lane timing responsibilities, please contact Tim Evers asap (everst@heaton.school.nz)

Cost: Participation in the Heaton swimming sports events is based on the user-pay model, and will involve a cost that covers return transportation to the event and Christs College pool hire. This cost will be added to your school account.

Adult Supervisors:

  • Mr Evers
  • Mrs Dore
  • Ms Green
  • Mrs Earl
  • Mrs Cumming
  • Leah Hirschfeld (parent helper)
  • Craig Drennan (parent helper)
  • Joyce Fitzmaurice (parent helper)

2020 National Girls’ Cricket Champions

November 30, 2020

We would like to applaud the wonderful efforts of our 2020 Heaton Girls’ Cricket team, who finished the season with a perfect record to claim the Nationals title in Palmerston North.

Our squad of 13 players worked extremely hard throughout the year to qualify for nationals, playing seven 20/20 games to earn their place in the prestigious final tournament. Eleven players travelled for the final stage of the competition, representing out school with great pride and playing some spectacular team cricket.

Congratulations to all participants on a wonderful achievement, and a huge thank you to coach Barry, Mrs Edge and parents/caregivers for their support in making this opportunity happen for our young cricketers.

  • Game #1: Heaton 146/4 (20.0 overs) defeated Remeura Intermediate 33/8 (9.4 overs)
  • Game #2: Heaton 137/8 (19.4 overs) defeated Tawa Intermediate 38/8 (8.2 overs)
  • Game #3: Heaton 58/4 (7.2 overs) defeated Balmacewen Intermediate 54/8 (13.1 overs)
  • Game #4: Heaton 119/8 (20.0 overs) defeated Tauranga Intermediate 45/6 (20.0 overs)
  • Game #5: Heaton 90/8 (17.1 overs) defeated St Matthews Collegiate 63/8 (11.3 overs)

CAIMS Athletics Championships 2020

November 19, 2020

Results – Top 3 Finishes 2020

  • Max A – 1st 1500m (Yr.8 Boys)
  • Charlotte G – 1st Long Jump (Yr.7 Girls)
  • Charlotte G – 1st 100m (Yr.7 Girls)
  • Eliza M – 1st High Jump (Yr.7 Girls)
  • Amy M – 1st 800m (Yr.7 Girls)
  • Reuben F – 1st 800m (Yr.7 Boys)
  • Lara M – 1st 100m (Yr.8 Girls)
  • Michael R – 1st High Jump (Yr.7 Boys)
  • Hiro F – 1st 800 (Yr.8 Boys)
  • Lulu I – 2nd 1500m (Yr.8 Girls)
  • Otto C – 2nd 1500m (Yr.7 Boys)
  • Maya Y – 2nd 1500m (Yr.7 Girls)
  • Stella C – 2nd Discus (Yr.8 Girls)
  • Eliza M – 2nd Long Jump (Yr.7 Girls)
  • Ava G – 2nd Long Jump (Yr.8 Girls)
  • Zara M – 2nd High Jump (Yr.7 Girls)
  • Zara M – 2nd 800m (Yr.7 Girls)
  • Caleb J – 2nd 60m (Yr.7 Boys)
  • Lulu I – 2nd 200m (Girls Open Event)
  • Stephanie M – 2nd Shot Put (AWD)
  • Mischa L – 3rd High Jump (Yr.7 Girls)
  • Lily Y – 3rd High Jump (Yr.8 Girls)
  • Sophie E – 3rd 800m (Yr.8 Girls)
  • Shouzo K – 3rd 100m (Yr.7 Boys)
  • Lucas C – 3rd 200m (Boys Open Event)
  • Mischa L – 3rd 100m (Yr.7 Girls)
  • Hiro F – 3rd 100m (Yr.8 Boys)
  • Morgan C – 3rd 60. (Yr.8 Boys)

Relays

  • 1st – 8 x 50m Open Mixed Relay
  • 1st – Girls 4×100 Meter Relay Year 7
  • 2nd – Boys 4×100 Meter Relay Year 7
  • 1st – Girls 4×100 Meter Relay Year 8
  • 1st – Boys 4×100 Meter Relay Year 8

Cricket Nationals @ Palmerston North

November 9, 2020

Flights:

For the outbound flight from Christchurch, all students are required to meet Mrs Edge and Barry promptly at 8:30am by the Air NZ check in desk.

Flight #DateFromToDepartArrive
NZ518018 November 2020ChristchurchPalmerston North10.00am11.15am
NZ518121 November 2020Palmerston NorthChristchurch10.00am11.40am

Baggage:

Students will be provided with a Heaton sports backpack for their carry on items, and are able to check in a personal cricket bag and small checked clothing bag. Please place as many items in your cricket bag as you can, as the checked in bag must be a soft-shell style (no suitcases). With the limited flight schedules and small plane, this is very important. If your clothes bag fits inside your cricket bag, even better!

Arrival at Palmerston North:

Upon arrival at Palmerston North (E.T.A of 11:15am), our Heaton team will be transported directly to the cricket grounds via a super shuttle. Once at the grounds Mrs Edge and Barry will collect the rental van keys from the Waihi School team manager, and will attend a managers/coach meeting.

First Game, Opening Ceremony and Players Dinner:

The first game is scheduled to take place at 2:00pm on Wednesday 18th November, so our Heaton team will not be settling into their accommodation prior to this match. At the conclusion of the first match, NZ cricket host a short opening ceremony for the six schools in attendance, followed by a players BBQ dinner.

Based on the finishing time of our first match and start time of the opening ceremony, Mrs Edge will make a decision about whether our Heaton team will check in to our accomodation before the evening events commence.

Accommodation:

Our team will be staying at the the Massey Manawatu Halls (Massey University). This is located on the Cnr of University Ave and Rehab Road. The accommodation includes bedding, linen, towels, tea/coffee making facilities, single sex bathrooms (each with lockable shower/sink/toilet), WIFI, communal hub (lounge and dining area) and a fully equipped self catered kitchen.

At the time of our booking there are no other groups on site, apart from two other girls’ cricket teams competing in the tournament (which will be allocated in a different wing). All rooms have key access and guests need a fob to access the main doors.

Personal Gear List:

What do I pack in my carry on luggage (Heaton backpack)?

  • Wallet (with $20.00 spending money), phone, water bottle and some light healthy snacks for the journey (no lollies, gum or junk food). Please also pack your Heaton cricket uniform (top, bottoms and Heaton cap) in your carry on.

What do I pack in my main checked bag (remember small soft-shell bags please…no suitcases!) If your clothes bag fits inside your cricket bag, even better!

  • Toiletries
  • Laundry Bag
  • Home baking
  • Reading book
  • Togs
  • Clearly labelled Medication (if required)
  • Mobile phone charger
  • Waterproof / Wet weather jacket
  • Strapping tape and any other personal nik naks that you require for game days. Mrs Edge will do the shopping for our team breakfasts, however if you have any specific (special) preferences in regards to cereal, please bring some with you.
  • Casual clothing for the evenings (please ensure you have sufficient warm clothing as it could be cold at night)
  • Pyjamas
  • Heaton PE top
  • Cricket whites (bottoms)
  • Heaton jumper

Personal Cricket Bags:

Remember to take everything out of your cricket bag and repack on Sunday to ensure you have all the required equipment you need for the tour.

What do I wear on the plane?

  • Trainers
  • Heaton PE shorts and cricket training top
  • Cricket rugby style team jumper

Resources and Additional Information:

ANZ Junior Shield DrawDownload
ANZ Junior Shield Handbook 2020Download