Please ensure you read the following tournament information carefully so you are prepared for a great tournament day. Thank you to Mrs Earl and Mr Colvin for their organisation and for making this opportunity possible for our students.
If you are sick on a day of the tournament or you cannot attend for any reason, please communicate this directly with your coach (Mrs Earl or Mr Colvin) asap. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs Earl or Mr Colvin.
TOURNAMENT DATE & VENUE:
Monday 8th December at Hagley Netball Courts
If there are any changes due to weather and the tournament is cancelled, students will be notified via the Heaton daily notices, and caregivers will be communicated with via Hero.
MEETING TIME & LOCATION:
All participants are required to meet promptly at the canteen foyer at 8:20 a.m. The bus will depart at 8:40am.
You need to be changed into your Heaton PE uniform – wear this to school, and have all your equipment for the tournament.
As an opt-in (user pay) sporting opportunity, participation in this tournament will incur a cost that covers tournament entry fees and return transportation.
These costs will be added to your Heaton school account. If you would prefer that your child is not involved, please email Tory Earl (earlt@heaton.school.nz) or Sam Colvin (colvins@heaton.school.nz) before Wednesday, 3rd December.
STUDENT EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS:
Please ensure you have the following equipment with you on Monday:
Packed lunch with plenty of healthy snacks
Water bottle
Warm clothing – black or navy track pants are acceptable.
Heaton PE kit (you can wear this to school)
Heaton or weatherproof jacket (in the event of rain or wind)
All personal medication you require e.g. EpiPen, Ventolin
Congratulations on being selected to represent our school at the 2024 CAIMS Athletics Championships. Please ensure you read the following information carefully and show your whānau so you are up to speed about all event details.
Date: Wednesday 19th November 2025
Venue: Nga Puna Wai
Meeting Time:
Students are required to meet Mrs Henderson promptly at 7:30am in the Heaton Hall. Students will be transported to/from the venue via bus. If your parents/caregivers would like to transport you directly to the venue in a private vehicle, you must inform Mrs Henderson (hendersonk@heaton.school.nz).
If for any reason you cannot take part in this event, please contact Mrs Henderson to let her know.
Cost:
As an opt-in (user pay) sporting opportunity, participation in this event will incur a cost that covers transportation to/from the venue (if applicable). This cost will be added to your Heaton account.
Equipment Requirements:
Heaton PE Kit (w / Heaton hat)
Packed lunch with plenty of healthy snacks
Sun protection
Appropriate footwear – If spikes are worn, they must not be any longer than 6mm and must be of the approved type for the track (no Cone or Pyramid type).
School jersey and/or weatherproof jacket in the event of colder weather
Water bottle
All relevant personal medication e.g. Ventolin, Epipen
If for any reason you are no longer able to take part in this event, please email Mrs Henderson (hendersonk@heaton.school.nz) so Primary Sport Canterbury can be updated on the changes.
Venue: Ruapuna Raceway (Mike Pero Motorsport Park)
Students who are travelling with parents and are meeting there, please rack your bike from 8:30am and meet Mrs Henderson at the Heaton Flag to collect your transponder.
Students who are travelling in the school mini van, please meet Mrs Henderson at the school flag pole in front of the hall at 7:45 to load bikes. We will depart school at 8am.
Thank you to Sophia and Freddy’s family and Arthur’s Family for supporting with transporting bikes. Please meet Mrs Henderson at the school flag pole in front of the hall at 7:45 to load bikes. We will depart school at 8am.
Reporting time is 9am for race marshalls in the carpark. Please meet at the event no later than 8:45 to ensure your child has adequate time to rack their bikes in transition. The race will commence as soon as possible after the first race briefing – this will be run at the start line before each race.
Race Times:
Year 8 Run 2km, bike 9km, run 1km – Open race to start at 9:45am, Girls 9:50am
Year 7 Run 2km, bike 9km, run 1km Open start 10.25am, girls 10.30am
Bike Racking
Year 7/8 bike racking will start at 8.30am. Bike racks will be cleared around 11am BEFORE racking for the second session will start.
Cancellation: Any cancellation information will be posted on the P.S.C Website (www.primarysportscanterbury.org.nz). There is no postponement date, so a cancellation will not occur unless the weather conditions are extreme.
Equipment Requirements:
All Duathlon race equipment i.e. bike, helmet, running shoes etc.
Heaton PE top with Hat – students can wear black bike shorts if they prefer over PE shorts.
Packed lunch with healthy snacks & water bottle
All relevant medication e.g. ventolin
Spare clothes
Sun protection
Weatherproof jacket (please check the forecast the night before as we have had wet weather in previous events)
Drinks: Students will need to bring their own drinks and refreshments.
Please remind your child to bring adequate layers to wear before and after the event.
Food/Coffee: There will be a coffee cart/bagel bar, One Scoop or Two ice-cream truck and burgers available to purchase on the day. Burger fundraiser information is attached.
Please ensure you read the race rules carefully before the event!
Primary Sport Canterbury has Duathlon t-shirts that are available to be ordered! They can be ordered through THIS LINK
Please ensure you read the following tournament information carefully so you are prepared for a great tournament day. Thank you to Mrs Earl and Mr Colvin for their organisation and for making this opportunity possible for our students.
If you are sick on a day of the tournament or you cannot attend for any reason, please communicate this directly with your coach (Mrs Earl or Mr Colvin) asap. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs Earl or Mr Colvin.
TOURNAMENT DATE & VENUE:
Monday 23rd June at Hagley Netball Courts
If there are any changes due to weather and the tournament is cancelled, students will be notified via the Heaton daily notices, and caregivers will be communicated with via Hero.
MEETING TIME & LOCATION:
All participants are required to meet promptly at the canteen foyer at 8:20 a.m. The bus will depart at 8:40am.
You need to be changed into your Heaton PE uniform – wear this to school, and have all your equipment for the tournament.
As an opt-in (user pay) sporting opportunity, participation in this tournament will incur a cost that covers tournament entry fees and return transportation.
These costs will be added to your Heaton school account. If you would prefer that your child is not involved, please email Tory Earl (earlt@heaton.school.nz) or Sam Colvin (colvins@heaton.school.nz) before Wednesday 18th June.
STUDENT EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS:
Please ensure you have the following equipment with you on Monday:
Packed lunch with plenty of healthy snacks
Water bottle
Warm clothing – black or navy track pants are acceptable.
Heaton PE kit (you can wear this to school)
Heaton or weatherproof jacket (in the event of rain or wind)
All personal medication you require e.g. EpiPen, Ventolin
On Wednesday, June 28th, Heaton Intermediate students congregated at Elmwood Park, ready to take on the school cross country. After a quick warm-up, we went straight into the races, with the Year 8s leading the way, followed by our Year 7 races. Thankfully, we managed to get through all the races before the rain became too heavy.
I was impressed to see so many students challenging themselves to reach their goals and giving their best efforts. The support shown toward one another was truly heartwarming. Thank you to all the parents and family members who came down to support – your presence added energy to the event, and I’m sure your encouragement gave our ākonga an extra boost!
A big thank you to our wonderful sport leaders for their support in setting up, packing down, and running the event. They did a great job supporting students and ensuring everyone knew where to go. Thank you also to our wonderful staff who assisted with the running of the event and ensured everything went smoothly.
Congratulations to all our students. Please see below to view our top finishers for each event.
Meeting Time: All students are required to meet Mrs Henderson in the Heaton Hall at 10:40am. The team bus will depart promptly at 11am so please ensure you are prompt and organised.
If your parent/caregiver would prefer to take you directly to the venue in the morning, they must contact Mrs Henderson via email before Friday 20th June.
Event Times:
Year 7 Girls 3km 12.10pm start time Year 7 Boys 3km 12.30pm start time Year 8 Girls 3km 12.50pm start time Year 8 Boys 3km 1.10pm start time Years 7 & 8 prizegiving approximately 1.40pm
Marshalling Assistance: If you are attending the event to watch and support your son/daughter and you are able to assist Primary Sports Canterbury with marshalling duties on the track, please contact Mrs Henderson. Any support would be greatly appreciated.
Cost: As the Cross Country Championships is an opt-in (user pay) opportunity, participation will incur a cost that covers the return bus trip to Ngā Puna Wai. This charge will be added to your school account. If you have questions or concerns please contact our Heaton Executive Office (Jackie) (eo@heaton.school.nz)
Equipment Requirements: Please note, spikes cannot be used for this event
Heaton PE Kit
Packed lunch with sufficient healthy snacks
Lots of water
All relevant personal medication e.g. ventolin, epipen
Black or navy tracksuit pants, a weatherproof jacket and a warm-over garment top
Spare shoes
Spare socks
Plastic bag to transport any wet or muddy clothing
Additional Information: If, for any reason, you no longer wish to take part or are sick on the day of the event, please email Mrs Henderson asap so the opportunity can be offered to another student on our waiting list.
Event T-shirts: If you would like to order a cross-country t-shirt, please complete this form. These can either either be paid for by bank transfer or cash on the day.
The Why: The Heaton Cross Country provides us with another opportunity to come together as a school and get some fresh air in the lungs. While this may not be everyone’s favourite event on the calendar, it is an opportunity for you to get out in the fresh air, get your body moving, push yourself out of your comfort zone, participate and do your very best. Plus – it’s a fun house event!
COURSE MAP
On lap one, students will begin at the green triangle and head northwest so they are running away from Heaton Street. Students will then run clockwise laps around the perimeter of the park until the required distance is completed.
Competitive Runners will complete 3 laps
Recreational Runners will complete 1 lap.
On their final lap, students will make a right-hand turn after coming past the croquet club and run down to the finishing shoot to the finish line (red square). They will check in with their class marker (sports leader).
MARSHALLING
The meeting area will be clearly set up – but please walk along the park pathway towards the playground. You will go past the construction zone and we will sit down in class order by the cricket pitch in front of the green triangle.
After their race, students will come through the finishing chute and record their results. They will be directed to the grassed area on the playground side of the finishing shoot and sit down in class lines to support their peers.
The race will be set up and marshalled by our Heaton Sports Leaders.
Year 7 Sports Leaders will coordinate the year 8 races, and year 8 Sports Leaders will coordinate the year 7 races.
This event provides an opportunity for our Sports Leaders to take on the responsibility of coordinating a race, so please be patient and considerate.
TIMELINE AND OUTLINE OF THE AFTERNOON
Please note: Sport Leaders will be with Mrs Henderson for the afternoon and will not return for the afternoon roll.
Time
Year 8
Year 7
Sports Leaders
12:05
A bell will ring for early lunch
Meet Mrs Henderson at the Sports Shed at 12:05.
Please bring lunch and bags as you will be at Elmwood Park for the entirety of the afternoon.
12:05 – 12:20
Students go to their house eating area as per usual.
12:20 – 12:50 pm
30 minutes to play outside.
12:50 pm
Return to class for the afternoon roll
12:55 pm
Move to Elmwood Park and sit down in class order at the marshalling area – green triangle on map
1:05 pm
All year 8 students should be seated and ready to go
1:15
Year 8 recreational race begins
Year 7 sport leaders support with marshalling.
1:35 pm
Year 8 competitive race begins
Year 7 students begin making their way to Elmwood Park and sit down in the marshalling area in class order. – Green triangle on map
Year 7 sport leaders support with marshalling.
1:50pm
At the conclusion of the competitive race, year 8 students make their way back to school.
Kōtukutuku will head to specialists for the remainder of the afternoon.
Year 8 Sport Leaders to remain behind
All year 7 students should be seated and ready to go.
Year 8 Sport Leaders support with marshalling
2:00pm
Year 7 recreational race begins
Year 8 Sport Leaders support with marshalling
2:20pm
Year 7 competitive race begins
At the conclusion of the final race, all Sport Leaders will remain with Mrs Henderson and support with the pack down.
RACE TIMES
Please note that race times may be subject to change depending on weather, arrival times, and race completion times. Parents/caregivers are very welcome to attend this event to support their child. The distance of the Elmwood competitive course is approximately. 2.5km.
Year 8 Recreational Race: 1:15pm
Year 8 Competitive Race: 1:35pm
Year 7 Recreational Race: 2:00pm
Year 7 Competitive Race: 2:20pm
EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS (WHAT DO I WEAR?)
Uniform Information:
Please arrive at school on Friday morning in your Heaton uniform like normal.
Your teacher will give you an opportunity to get changed into your cross-country gear before lunch.
You can run in either your Heaton PE uniform or your Kaupeka colours.
Reminder: a large portion of the track is on pathways, so spikes are not appropriate.
Students must ensure they have the following equipment with them on race day.
PE uniform or a change of clothes – these must be Kaupeka Colours.
Suitable running shoes – half of the course will be on paths, so no spikes, please
Water bottle
Warm jacket to wear prior to and after your race
All relevant personal medication, e.g. Ventolin
A bag to store any wet and muddy clothing
COMPETITIONS
The Heaton cross country is a Rhodes Shield Event. Students will receive points for their class and kaupeka using the following format.
Points will be distributed as follows:
1st = 1 point, 33rd = 33 points, 95th = 95 points etc.
Non-runners with a note = 100 points.
Non-runners without a note = 150 points.
Absent = 100 points
The class with the least amount of points will win – This will be averaged across the number of students in your class. This average will also be applied to find our Rhodes Shield winners.
There will be a winning class from each year level.
Based on the race results (placings and times), the top 10 students from each gender/year level will be invited to represent Heaton at the Cross Country Championships (hosted by Primary Sports Canterbury).
All staff would like to recognise the fantastic efforts of those students who expressed an interest in joining a Heaton team this year. We are looking forward to seeing you improve your skills, have fun, and represent our school.
PARTICIPATION COST: As an opt in/user pay sporting opportunity, participation in a Heaton weekly winter sports team incurs a cost that covers transportation, and this will be added to your school account.
COMPETITION DATES
(Tuesday afternoons from 1:30pm – 2:30pm):
20th May
27th May
3rd June
10th June
17th June
24th June
Break for school holidays
Sport begins again on the 15th July,
22nd July
29th July
5th August.
CODE OF CONDUCT AND EXPECTATIONS
Our school is very fortunate to have the help of many dedicated community members and teachers who are giving up their time to train and coach our teams. Representing Heaton in an inter-school competition is a privilege. We have an expectation that students reflect our school values, and that their behaviour both during school, and in the wider community is respectful and positive. All participants in the winter sport competition must read and follow our Heaton sport code of conduct, and the Primary Sports Canterbury code of conduct
These will be updated if there are any changes for 2025.
GAME RULES:
Coaches and players have a responsibility to access the following document to read your relevant information so that you are aware of the rules and specific requirements: CAIMS Winter Sport Rules 2025
MEETING TIMES, LOCATIONS & ORGANISATION:
Lunch will start at 12:20pm on Tuesdays during the winter sports season.
When the bell goes, students must go to their house areas and sit down to eat lunch as usual.
At 12:40pm, students must meet their teachers/coaches in their designated areas.
Please sit quickly and quietly in your teams so you can be marked off—buses will leave promptly at 12:50pm.
Sporting groups are to meet at the following locations at 12:40pm:
Boys’ Football: Hall quad
Hockey: Hall
Tackle 10’s Rugby: In front of Room 11
Rippa Rugby: Room 18
Girls’ Football– Room 7 for attendance then flagpole
Netball– In front of Room 14.
Table Tennis/Badminton– P.A.C Steps
Squash – Flag Pole
BUS GROUPINGS – Which bus do I get on?
Please stay with your coach so that you do not end up in the wrong location.
Bus 1: Netball
Bus 2: Football open players (Mr Cooper and Mr Grants teams)
Bus 3: Football open players (Mr Williamsons teams) and Girls Football
Bus 4 : Rugby Green and Gold Teams (Ms B and Harry’s Teams)
Bus 5: Rippa Rugby and Yellow Rubgy Teams (Mr Kay’s team)
Bus 6: Badminton and Table tennis
Bus 7: Hockey
Minivan: Squash driven by Mr Greaves
WEATHER CANCELLATIONS:
The Primary Sports Canterbuy Director, in conjunction with the ChCh City Council will make any decisions regarding cancellations due to weather or pitch/court conditions. These decisions will be made by 11:30 am, and any information will be communicated to students and their parents/caregivers via Hero and the school’s Daily Notices. Please be aware that Table Tennis, Squash and Badminton will continue regardless of cancellations as these are at indoor venues. If a cancellation is made due to Hagley Park ground conditions only, Nunweek Park Hockey and Netball will continue.
TRAINING SESSIONS:
As outlined in our Sports Code of Conduct (see above), we have an expectation that students show commitment to their team by attending a weekly training session. Coaches will be advertising training sessions in the daily notices and will be taking attendance registers. If you are unable to make a particular training session, you must communicate this with your coach in person or via email.
LANGUAGE LESSONS & ORCHESTRA:
If you attend Language tuition or are involved in the Heaton orchestra, and this clashes with a scheduled training session, you must notify your coach. Language lessons and the Orchestra always take priority, as an alternate time or training with a different Heaton team will be possible.
ADDITIONAL UPDATES FROM PRIMARY SPORT CANTERBURY:
The purpose of weekly sport is to give all interested young people a chance to play sport against others in our region. The enjoyment of all is of most importance to us and if this means having to alter games to accommodate differing abilities, then please take the initiative and do this.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank all students for the passion and dedication demonstrated during our basketball trials. A big thank you also to Mr Grant, Mr Phanpho and Mrs Cummings for their support in running the trials. We are really excited to begin our 2025 season in Term 2.
We have several volunteer coaches supporting our basketball teams this year, and I would like to extend a massive thanks to them for their time, energy and organisation. We wouldn’t be able to provide this opportunity to so many of our basketball players without their support.
To see what team you will be playing for this year, please access the following link – I hope to have training times confirmed by the end of this week:
We are playing across three different competitions this year to allow as many players as possible to play basketball. Please ensure you know which team you’re in and where your team is playing. This should remain consistent, but I will let you know of any changes.
Training Expectations
Students have an expectation to attend their weekly training session. If you cannot attend a training session, you must email Mrs Henderson in advance to let her know so that she can pass the message on to your coach.
If your training day/time clashes with another school commitment (cultural, sporting, music etc.), please email Mrs Henderson so we can make a plan.
Our Code of Conduct
Representing our school on Friday evenings is a privilege. It is important that players and their caregivers read, understand and follow our Heaton Sport Code of Conduct:Code of Conduct (CARE)
Unable to attend a game?
If you are unable to attend one of your Friday evening games for any reason (illness, injury, holiday etc.) you must email Mrs Henderson. Thank you for your support with this.
WEEKLY DRAWS, GAME DAY INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION
All weekly results and draws are posted on the Canterbury Water Polo website and will be shared in the daily notices. Please arrive at games wearing your Heaton PE shirt over the top of your togs, so you are easily recognisable by your coaches. The weekly draw is accessible via the Canterbury Water Polo website:
If you are unable to attend a game, students must communicate this with Mrs Henderson via email. This way we can ensure we have sufficient numbers for each game and can organise replacement players if required.
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