Primary Schools & CAIMS Duathlon

Date: Monday 4th September

Participants:

Heaton Duathlon Participants 2023

If for any reason you are no longer able to take part in this event, please email Mrs Henderson (hendersonk@heaton.school.nz) before 9:00am on Tuesday 29th August so Primary Sport Canterbury can be updated on the changes.

Venue: Ruapuna Raceway (Mike Pero Motorsport Park)

Reporting & Event Times: 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 race to start at 10:30am, Girls 10:35am

Collecting Bikes: All bikes must be left in transition until all competitors in all age groups have finished their races.

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)

Additional Information (maps, race rules etc):

Additional Notes:

  • 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.
  • Please let me know if you are happy to support with the set-up of the event from 8am or marshalling during the race.
  • 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

Kōru Games 2023

We are very excited to be sending 8 teams to Kōru Games this year! This is the biggest team that Heaton has ever sent to this tournament and a fantastic opportunity for our ākonga!

Dates: 19 – 21st September (Term 3 Week 10)

Teams attending

Teams have been selected based on our strengths and results from summer tournaments and winter sports results.

  • Netball
  • Rugby sevens
  • Football girls and open
  • Hockey (mixed)
  • Girls touch
  • Basketball (3×3) girls and open

Venues: 

  • Lincoln Township: netball and rugby sevens
  • Prebbleton: football
  • Rolleston (Foster Park): hockey, touch 
  • Rolleston (Selwyn Sports Centre): Basketball

Please ensure you read the following information carefully so you are prepared for this exciting opportunity. A huge thank you to all of our Heaton staff and our community helpers for their efforts in making this event possible for our students. Please check the blog each day as new information will be updated as soon as it is received i.e. draws, specific meeting times etc.

PARTICIPATION LIST (who has been invited to take part in each sport?): 

Kōru Games Team Selections 2023

If you do not wish to participate or cannot attend for any reason, you must email Mrs Henderson before 9:00am on Friday 18th August so all teams can be finalised and replacements can be found.

CODE OF CONDUCT: All participating students must ensure they read and follow our school representative sports code of conduct: Heaton Code of Conduct (CARE)

DRAWS AND VENUE MAPS:

Draws and maps of each sporting venue are now live on the Selwyn Sports Trust Website. These can be accessed by CLICKING HERE and then selecting your sport of choice. Please scroll down to where it says “Further Information” and click on “draws & results”. 

COST:

Participation in Kōru Games Tournament is based on our user-pay model (opt-in) and will involve a cost that covers return transportation to the event and tournament expenses. These costs will be added to your school account. If you have any questions or no longer wish for your child to take part, please contact Mrs Henderson.

COACHES:

  • Rugby Sevens – Mrs Clarkson and Mrs Boyle 
  • Netball – Miss Christie
  • Basketball – Mrs Henderson  
  • Football – Open: Mr Cooper, Girls: Mr Griggs
  • Hockey – Mrs Eames
  • Girls Touch – Miss Just

STUDENT EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS: Please ensure you have the following equipment to ensure your success on tournament day:

  • Packed lunch with plenty of healthy snacks.
  • Water bottle.
  • Heaton PE kit or assigned uniform.
  • Any specific sports equipment you require for your code e.g. rugby boots, hockey sticks, shin pads, mouth guards, racquets etc. 
  • Warm clothing in the event of wind or cold weather.
  • Sunblock and sunhat.
  • Spare shoes for outdoor codes (in the event of rain and mud)
  • All personal medication you require e.g. EpiPen, Ventolin
  • Please note, there will be no gum or fizzy/sports drinks permitted.

UNIFORM

As part of our Heaton Team uniform, we are asking all students to purchase the Kōru Games Hoodie. Please click THIS LINK to place your order. All orders will be collected on the first day of the tournament!

MEETING TIMES & LOCATIONS

Day 1 Logistics – Tuesday 19th September

  • On Tuesday, all competitors are to please meet in the hall at 7:50 a.m. A roll will be taken, and then we will depart on the bus at 8:10 a.m. 
  • All competitors will travel to the Selwyn Netball Centre where we will attend the opening ceremony. 
  • Everyone should be changed into their sporting uniform when they arrive at school – please ensure your child has plenty of warm layers for the day. They do not need their school uniform. 
  • The opening ceremony concludes at 10 a.m.
    • All students involved with hockey, football and basketball will then jump back on the bus and head to their venues in Prebbleton and Rolleston where matches will begin. 
    • Destinations: Prebbleton Reserve, Rolleston and then onto Foster Park
    • All other students will remain in Lincoln and head to their sporting venues.  

Day 2 and 3 logistics

Students competing in touch, football, hockey and basketball will depart at the following times:  

  • Meet at 7:50 am, leave: at 8.00 a.m. to Prebbleton Reserve, Rolleston and then onto Foster Park
  • Return:  2.30 p.m. Foster Park and then onto Prebbleton Reserve to Heaton
  • Meet in the hall at 7:50am.

Students competing in netball and rugby sevens will depart at the following times: 

  • Meet at 8:20 a.m., leaving school at  8.30 a.m. to Selwyn Netball Centre, North Belt, Lincoln
  • Return:  2.30 p.m. to Heaton
  • Meet in the hall at 8:20 am.

Please note that we may be returning to school after 3 p.m. on these three days as some games conclude at 2:45 p.m. I will communicate via the Hero App our ETA each day. 

BUS GROUPINGS:

Bus one – Travelling to Lincoln: 

  • Netball (10 + 1 adult)
  • Rugby (12 + 1 adult)

Bus two – travelling to Rolleston via Prebbleton

  • Hockey (10 + 1 adult) 
  • Touch (12 + 1 adult) 
  • Football (23 + 2 adults)
  • Basketball (10 +1 adult)
  • Girls football team to travel by school minivan with Mr Griggs

 

CAIMS Winter Tournament 2023

On Monday 14th and Tuesday 15th March, Primary Sports Canterbury is hosting an inter-school CAIMS Tournament. Please ensure you read the following information carefully so you are prepared for this exciting opportunity. A huge thank you to all of our Heaton staff and our community helpers for their efforts in making this event possible for our students. Please check the blog each day this week as new information will be updated as soon as it is received i.e. draws, specific meeting times etc.

PARTICIPATION LIST (who has been invited to take part in each sport?): 

CAIMS Invitational Tournament Participation List 2023

If you do not wish to participate or cannot attend for any reason, you must email Mrs Henderson before 9:00am on Tuesday 8th August so all teams can be finalised and replacements can be found.

DATES:

The competitions take place on Monday 14th and Tuesday 15th August. The tournament will run all day. 

VENUES: 

  • Rugby Sevens – Nunweek Park
  • Netball – South Hagley
  • Squash – Chch Squash
  • Table Tennis – TTC Stadium
  • Basketball – Pioneer Stadium
  • Volleyball – Hornby High School
  • Football – South Hagley
  • Hockey – Nunweek Park
  • Badminton – Zhu Badminton Stadium

CODE OF CONDUCT: All participating students must ensure they read and follow our school representative sports code of conduct: Heaton Code of Conduct (CARE)

COST:

Participation in the CAIMs Summer Tournament is based on our user-pay model (opt-in) and will involve a cost that covers return transportation to the event and tournament expenses. These costs will be added to your school account. If you have any questions or no longer wish for your child to take part, please contact Mrs Henderson.

TOURNAMENT RULES: 

Tournament Rules & Additional Information 2023

DRAWS, MAPS & SCORECARDS:

Sports Draws can be found HERE.

Maps of sporting arenas can be found HERE.

Scorecards for various sports can be found HERE.

COACHES:

  • Rugby Sevens – Mrs Clarkson and Mrs Boyle
  • Netball – Miss Christie and Mrs Edge
  • Squash – Mr Greaves
  • Table Tennis – Mrs Halligan (Mrs Doré on Monday only).
  • Basketball – Mrs Henderson
  • Volleyball – Mr Naidoo
  • Football – Open: Mr Cooper and Mr Phanpho, Girls: Mr Griggs
  • Hockey – Mrs Eames and Mrs Cumming
  • Badminton – Mr Brown

Referee/Umpire support for Netball and Rugby Sevens: If you can provide support with officiating netball or rugby sevens games throughout the tournament, please send me an email (hendersonk@heaton.school.nz)

STUDENT EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS: Please ensure you have the following equipment to ensure your success on tournament day:

  • Packed lunch with plenty of healthy snacks.
  • Water bottle.
  • Heaton PE kit or assigned uniform.
  • Any specific sports equipment you require for your code e.g. rugby boots, hockey sticks, shin pads, mouth guards, racquets etc. 
  • Warm clothing in the event of wind or cold weather.
  • Sunblock and sunhat.
  • Spare shoes for outdoor codes (in the event of rain and mud)
  • All personal medication you require e.g. EpiPen, Ventolin
  • Please note, there will be no gum or fizzy/sports drinks permitted.

MEETING TIMES & LOCATIONS

Badminton:

  • Please meet at the flag pole at 8:30, your car will depart at 8:50am.
  • Managers meeting begins at 9:30am, first game is 10am

Basketball

  • Please meet in the hall at 8:10am, bus will depart promptly at 8:30am
  • Managers meeting begins at 9:30am, first game is 10am

Football

  • Please meet in the hall quad 8:45am, bus will depart promptly at 9:00am
  • Managers meeting begins at 10am, first game is 10:30am

Hockey

  • Please meet on the netball courts at 8:10am, bus will depart promptly at 8:30am
  • Managers meeting begins at 9:15am, first game is 9:45am

Netball

  • Please meet in the hall at 8:10am, bus will depart promptly at 8:30am
  • Managers meeting begins at 9:30am, first game is 10am

Rugby

  • Please meet on the basketball court at 8:10, bus will depart promptly at 8:30am
  • Managers meeting begins at 9:30am, first game is 10am

Squash

  • Please meet at the flag pole at 8:10am, your van will depart promptly at 8:20am
  • Managers meeting begins at 9:15am, first game is 9:45am

Table Tennis

  • Please meet at the flag pole at 8:15am, your van will depart promptly at 8:30am
  • Managers meeting begins at 9:30am, first game is 10am

Volleyball

  • Please meet in Room 4 at 7:50am, your bus will depart promptly at 8:10am
  • Managers meeting begins at 8:50am, first game is 9:20am

BUS GROUPINGS:

  • Badminton – Travelling with Mr Brown in his private vehicle. Permission slips will be sent home on Monday and need to be returned to the student office.
  • Table Tennis – School Mini Van
  • Squash – School Mini Van
  • Volleyball – Bus to Hornby High School
  • Basketball and Netball – sharing a bus. Drop off one: South Hagley, drop off two: Pioneer Stadium
  • Open and Girls Football – Bus to South Hagley
  • Hockey – Bus to Nunweek Park
  • Rugby Sevens – Bus to Nunweek Park

WHO TO INFORM IF I AM ABSENT?: If you are absent on the tournament day, you or your caregiver must email your coach. Only email Mrs Henderson if you are a basketball player, otherwise touch base with your specific coach e.g. Mr Naidoo for volleyball.

EXPECTED BUS RETURN TIMES: It is expected that students will return to school at approx. 3:00pm. Once draws have been released, I will be sure to share any changes to this information. 

Canterbury Cross Country Champs 2023

On Wednesday 21st June, 35 of our finest runners attended the Primary and CAIMS Canterbury Cross Country Champs at Ngā Puna Wai to compete against the best year 7 and 8 runners from around the region. The weather was perfect for some fast running after a few days of rain, and while the course was muddy and wet underfoot in some places, our runners produced some outstanding results. A massive congratulations to all of our athletes who represented our school with pride.

You can find a full list of the results HERE

Cross Country Championships 2023

Team List (who is taking part?):

Heaton Cross Country Team 2023

Meeting Time: All students are required to meet Mrs Henderson in the Heaton hall at 9:50am. The team bus will depart promptly at 10:15am 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 16th June.

Event Times:

  • Year 7 Girls (3km) – 11:30am start time
  • Year 7 Boys (3km) – 11:50am start time (approx.)
  • Year 8 Girls (3km) – 12:10pm start time (approx.)
  • Year 8 Boys (3km) – 12:30pm start time (approx.)
  • Prize-giving will commence at approx. 12:50pm

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, please contact Mrs Henderson prior to Friday 16th June (hendersonk@heaton.school.nz). 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)

Maps / Rules / Information:

Cross Country Championships – Procedures and Race Information
Race Map / Course – Please note this has changed for 2023
Detailed site map 2023
Risk Management (Primary Sports Canterbury)

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

  • Tracksuit pants, a weatherproof jacket and 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.

  • Pack down: 1:00pm after the last race

  • Food/coffee: This will be at the Nga Puna Wai Café or at the Coffee Cart (these are pointed out on the map)

  • Course Marshalls: The officials are required to assist around the course will indicated on the marshal’s map. They are to report to Georgia (Event Manger) underneath the first set of rugby posts at 9:45am. Each zone will supply an adult for this task. This person must stay in place for all 9 races even if the school they represent is only entered in a certain race. As you are a marshal you play a highly important role on the day to encourage participants as they go past and direct the children in the right direction. – Please note CAIMS MARSHALLS MEET AT 11:00am TO SWAP WITH ON COURSE MARSHALLS AND COLLECT NUMBERS.

  • Zone Recorders and Marshalls: Recorder – on the day – come to collect timing chips and distribute to their zone participants and write their number on each participants arm. Marshal – on the day please stay at your allocated position at the course for all races. This position could be shared but each zone must cover that position for all races. Please come and collect your numbers from 9am this is shown on the Marshalls map at the main collection point based at the first rugby posts.

  • Rubbish: Please be a tidy kiwi and make sure your zones/schools pick up their rubbish and take it home.

  • First aid: This is going to be stationed by the start line with St John – Refer to site map for more information

  • Merchandise: A commemorative Canterbury Cross Country tee is available for purchase for $25 each. These are to be ordered online and will be available for collection at the event on 21 June. All links for purchasing are on the PSC website homepage. Orders close on June 5th!

Weekly Winter Sport 2023

CAIMS Weekly Winter Sport 2023 (Inter-school competition)

HEATON PARTICIPATION LIST (who will be taking part):

Heaton Winter Sport Participants 2023 – sorted by sport
Heaton Winter Sport Participants 2023 – sorted by class

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.

Attention all tackle rugby players: To play in the inter-school competition, you must access the form below with your caregivers and register with NZ Rugby (https://www.sporty.co.nz/viewform/142036)

If for any reason you no longer wish to play in a team, you must email Mrs Henderson before Friday 19th May so team changes can be made.

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. Payments for the 2023 winter sports season must be made prior to game 4 of the season (Friday 9th June).

COMPETITION DATES & TIMES (Tuesday afternoons from 1:30pm – 2:30pm):

  • 23rd, 30th May
  • 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th June
  • 4th, 25th July
  • 1st, 8th Aug

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

Heaton Sport Code of Conduct (CARE)
Primary Sport Canterbury – Code of Conduct

SPORT SAFETY POLICY / RISK MANAGEMENT: 

Heaton Safety Policy for School & Representative Sport
Primary Sport Canterbury Risk Management 2023

SPORTS DRAWS:

Full weekly individual sports draws can be accessed using the following link:

Winter Sport Draws

INJURIES: 

If you are injured, you will still travel with your Hagley Sport team on Tuesday afternoons to support your team(s) and assist your coaches.

EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS: 

  • Students must ensure they have their PE Kit / Sports Uniform, appropriate footwear/boots, specialised sports equipment (shin pads, mouth guards, squash glasses, racquets, table tennis bats etc.) and a water bottle. It is your personal responsibility to ensure you have all the correct equipment so please pack the night before. Students must also ensure they have all relevant personal medication e.g. epipen, ventolin.
  • Please ensure you bring warm layers if you are participating in outdoor sport. There may be days where the weather is chilly, but sport will go ahead.  
  • Heaton Hockey, Football and Rugby players must wear plain yellow socks as part of their uniform. These can be purchased at the school canteen for $15.00 or are available at any sports shop. Please see Mrs Henderson if you have any questions or concerns.
  • Rippa participants can choose to wear trainers or boots when they play, however, the condition of the grounds at Hagley may influence your decision. If you have a pair of boots please bring these along with you.

Please Note: All jewellery must be removed when you are taking part in the Tuesday afternoon inter-school sports competitions. 

SPORTING VENUES & TEACHER IN CHARGE:

  • Hockey – Nunweek Park (T.I.C – Mrs Cumming)
  • Netball – South Hagley Netball Courts (T.I.C – Mrs Edge)
  • Tackle 10’s Rugby – South Hagley Rugby Fields (T.I.C – Ms Clarkson)
  • Football & Rippa – South Hagley Park (T.I.C Football – Mr Cooper/Mr Phanpho, T.I.C Rippa – Miss Kara)
  • Squash– Christchurch Squash Courts Cashmere (T.I.C – Mr Greaves)
  • Table Tennis– Table Tennis Stadium (294 Blenheim Rd) (T.I.C – Mrs Halligan)
  • Badminton– Zhu Badminton Centre (T.I.C – Mr Brown)
  • Rock Climbing – The Roxx YMCA Adventure Centre (239 Waltham Road) (T.I.C – Ms Green)
  • Venue maps will be posted here when the information is available.

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:

MEETING TIMES, LOCATIONS & ORGANISATION: 

  • During the winter sport season, lunch will begin at 12:20pm on Tuesday afternoons.
  • Students are to go to their designated house area when the bell sounds and must sit down to eat their lunch. 
  • After lunch at 12:40pm, students are required to meet their teachers/coaches in their designated area. 
  • Please ensure you sit down in your teams quickly and quietly so you can be registered as our buses will depart 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: Round tables outside the LRC
  • Rippa Rugby and Girls’ Football– Flagpole
  • Netball– Outdoor basketball court
  • Table Tennis/Badminton– P.A.C Steps
  • Squash – Outdoor basketball court (next to the undercover walkway)

BUS GROUPINGS – which bus do I get on?

  • Hockey – Split over two 40-seater buses
  • Badminton and Table Tennis – One bus
  • Netball – Split over two 40-seater buses
  • Rippa Rugby and Yellow Rugby Team – One bus  
  • Rugby Green and Gold Teams – One bus
  • Football – Split over two buses – one bus will go to Hagley College bus stop
  • Football Girls – One bus

WEATHER CANCELLATIONS: The Sports 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 10:30 am, and any information will be communicated to students and their parents/caregivers via Hero and the school Daily Notices. Please be aware that Squash, Table Tennis, Badminton and Rock Climbing will continue regardless of cancellations as these are all 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.


PRIMARY SPORTS CANTERBURY APP (please download):


Heaton Cross Country 2023

 

When: Friday 26th May (Term 2, Week 5)

Where: Elmwood Park 

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.
  • At the conclusion of their race, students will come through the finishing shoot, 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 7  Year 8  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 7 students should be seated and ready to go     
1:15 Year 7 recreational race begins   Year 8 sport leaders support with marshalling.
1:35 pm Year 7 competitive race begins Year 8 students begin making their way to Elmwood Park and sit down in the marshalling area in class order. – Green triangle on map Year 8 sport leaders support with marshalling.
1:50pm At the conclusion of the competitive race, year 7 students make their way back to school.  All year 8 students should be seated and ready to go. Year 7 Sport Leaders support with marshalling
2:00pm    Year 8 recreational race begins Year 7 Sport Leaders support with marshalling
2:20pm   Year 8 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 approx. 2.5km.

  • Year 7 Recreational Race: 1:15pm 
  • Year 7 Competitive Race: 1:35pm
  • Year 8 Recreational Race: 2:00pm
  • Year 8 Competitive Race: 2:20pm
 

EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS (WHAT DO I WEAR?) 

Uniform Information: 
  • Please note that Friday was initially advertised as a mufti day – this is no longer the case as we had pink shirt day last week instead. 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. 

  • A change of clothes if mufti clothes are suitable for exercising. 
  • Suitable running shoes – half of the course will be on paths so no spikes, please 
  • Spare pair of shoes and socks (they will likely get wet or muddy)
  • 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
  • Students are able to go home in their P.E. kit after the cross country.

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
  • If your teacher participates in either the competitive or recreational race, your class will receive -50 points off your total.
  • 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). 

 

 

CAIMS Swimming Champs 2023

What a fantastic day we had at the EA Networks Centre in Ashburton for this year’s inter-school champs. It was amazing to see all of our athletes representing Heaton with pride and giving their best effort. A big thank you to our parent volunteers; Pamela, Lisa and Bronwyn for helping with the running of the event and to Mrs Paula Dore for supporting with marshalling and team managing.

Well done to the following athletes for achieving a top three finish in 2023:

  • Greer Davis – 1st Year 8 Girls 25m Freestyle
  • Cooper Shaw – 1st Year 8 Boys 25m Breaststroke
  • Cooper Shaw – 1st Year 8 Boys 25m Freestyle
  • Naya Milnthorp -1st Year 7 Girls 25m Backstroke
  • William Callow – 2nd Boys Open 100m Breaststroke
  • Naya Milnthorp – 2nd Girls Year 7 25m Breaststroke
  • Danica Jin – 2nd Girls Year 8 25m Breaststroke
  • Will Flint – 2nd Year 7 Boys 25m Freestyle
  • Cooper Shaw – 2nd Year 8 Boys 25m Backstroke
  • Girls Year 7 200m Freestyle Relay (Charlie, Mia, Lucy G and Stella)
  • Mia Stevens – 3rd Year 7 Girls 50m Freestyle
  • Shanara Butler – 3rd Year 8 Girls 50m Freestyle
  • Danica Jin – 3rd Year 8 Girls
  • Charlie Flintoft – 3rd Year 7 Girls 50m Backstroke
  • Greer Davis – 3rd Year 8 Girls 25m Backstroke
  • Girls Year 8 200m Freestyle Relay (Shanara, Romilly, Greer, Danica)

For the full list of results, please CLICK HERE

Canterbury Primary Schools Triathlon

A massive mihi to our 17 athletes who competed in the Canterbury Primary Schools triathlon on Tuesday 14th March. Every competitor gave it their absolute all and had a great day competing against their peers. Seeing everyone so proud of their efforts at the conclusion of their race was fabulous! Ka mau te wehi! Seeing so many parents at the event supporting was fantastic and a big thank you to Lia van Tonder and Brenden Gredig for providing transport for our students and their bikes. Thank you Melany-Jayne for the great photos.

Results from the event can be found HERE.

CAIMS Summer Tournament 2023

What an incredible day the CAIMS Summer Tournament was! We had nearly 160 students from Heaton Intermediate competing and we are so proud of the sportsmanship, respect and enthusiasm they demonstrated across the eight different sports they represented us in.

Thank you to our amazing kaiako who supported our ākonga and ensured they had such an incredible day!

Congratulations to the following teams who celebrated top three finishes:

  • Boys Touch – First place
  • Girls Touch – Second place in a drop-off style final!
  • Boys Cricket – won all their matches: the final result is to be confirmed.
  • Bowls Doubles – First place: Rory McNabb and Antonio McKee
  • Bowls Doubles – Third place: Marcus LaValley and Luca Stott
  • Girls Tennis – First place
  • Softball – First place
  • Girls Rogaine – First place: Josephine Botha, Danica Jin, Lily Tucker, Ivy Castles
  • Girls Rogaine – Second place: Ingrid Leighs, Sally Kim, Honor Bourke, Annelyse Mundy
  • Girls Orienteering – Second place: Ingrid Leighs, Sally Kim, Honor Bourke, Annelyse Mundy
  • Mixed Rogaine – Second place: Cooper Shaw, Lucas Drummond, Ottilie Gibbons, Milla Boulton 
  • Mixed Orienteering – Third place: Cooper Shaw, Lucas Drummond, Ottilie Gibbons, Milla Boulton