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
A huge thank you to Coach Mr Hastilow for supporting in the lead up to this tournament and for taking the team on the day. We are very thankful for you providing your time to ensure this tournament is an opportunity that can be provided for our boys cricket players. Please read the following information carefully with your whānau, so you are up to speed with all relevant details. If for any reason you no longer wish to be involved or are unable to take part, please email Mr Hastilow (hastilowa@heaton.school.nz) and Mrs Henderson (hendersonk@heaton.school.nz) ASAP so team adjustments can be made.
Tournament Date:
24th and 25th of November
Participation List (who is invited to take part):
1. Lucas C
2. Nate B
3. Freddy S
4. Moss H
5. Brody M-L
6. Tom O’N
7. Jesse H
8. Aidan L
9. Zeb P
10. Jed H
Coach: Mr Hastilow
Scorer: TBC
Venue:
South Hagley Polo grounds
Game Start Times:
This will be updated once the draw has been confirmed.
Finish Times:
It is expected that the days play will finish around 3:30pm. We encourage students to be collected by their parents/caregivers directly from the venue at this time. When you collect your son from the venue, please ensure you sign out with Mr Hastilow before leaving.
If you have made plans for your daughter to be collected by another adult or you are having trouble arranging collection, please communicate this with Mr Hastilow via email before the event.
Meeting Times / Locations:
Students are required to meet at the Heaton flagpole at 8:00 a.m. Students should arrive at school in their PE uniform top and cricket whites as trousers. Please aim to borrow these from a friend or make contact with Mr Hastilow if you are having issues. All students must have a Heaton hat.
Transportation to Hagley Park:
Students will be transported to the venue (Hagley) in our Heaton van, but if you would prefer for your child to be dropped straight to the venue, that
Draw – This will be updated once the information is received.
Injuries / Availability:
If you have any injury concerns or sickness, or you cannot participate on Monday and Tuesday, please let Mr Hastilow know ASAP.
Equipment Requirements:
All personal cricket equipment e.g. pads, bat, gloves (if you have these). Additional equipment will be provided for those students who do not have any.
PE uniform
White cricket trousers – please try to borrow these if you do not have your own.
Water bottle
Sunscreen
Heaton Hat
Packed lunch with plenty of healthy snacks (no chewing gum, fizzy drinks etc.)
All relevant personal medication e.g. EpiPen, Ventolin etc.
Weather:
Any cancellations due to weather will be communicated by 7:45am (at the latest) and will be sent out via Hero. The information will also be posted in the student daily notices.
The location and timings have now been finalised for the Term 4 Girls’ Cricket Festival. A huge thank you to Coach Mrs Edge for supporting in the lead up to this tournament and to Mr Hastilow for taking the team on the day. We are very thankful for them providing their time to ensure this tournament is an opportunity that can be provided for our girl’s cricket players. Please read the following information carefully with your whānau, so you are up to speed with all relevant details. If for any reason you no longer wish to be involved or are unable to take part, please email Mrs Edge (edgew@heaton.school.nz) and Mrs Henderson (hendersonk@heaton.school.nz) ASAP so team adjustments can be made.
Tournament Date:
6th and 7th of November
Participation List (who is invited to take part):
1. Lucy H
2. Kate H
3. Ella D
4. Emily D
5. Tessa B
6. Minahil R
7. Maisie E
8. Sydney E
9. Beatrice P
10. Rea W
Coach: Mr Hastilow
Scorer: TBC
Venue:
South Hagley Polo grounds
Game Start Times:
This will be updated once the draw has been confirmed.
Finish Times:
It is expected that the days play will finish around 3:30pm. We encourage students to be collected by their parents/caregivers directly from the venue at this time. When you collect your daughter from the venue, please ensure you sign out with Mr Hastilow before leaving.
If you have made plans for your daughter to be collected by another adult or you are having trouble arranging collection, please communicate this with Kate Henderson via email before the event.
Meeting Times / Locations:
Students are required to meet at the Heaton flagpole at 8:00 a.m. Students should arrive at school in their PE uniform top and cricket whites as trousers. Please aim to borrow these from a friend or make contact with Wendy Edge or Kate Henderson if you are having issues. All students must have a Heaton hat.
Transportation to Hagley Park:
Students will be transported to the venue (Hagley) in our Heaton van.
This will be updated once the information is received.
Injuries / Availability:
If you have any injury concerns or sickness, or you cannot participate on Friday, please make contact with both Mrs Henderson and Mrs Edge.
Equipment Requirements:
All personal cricket equipment e.g. pads, bat, gloves (if you have these). Additional equipment will be provided for those student who does not have any.
PE uniform
White cricket trousers – please try to borrow these if you do not have your own.
Water bottle
Sunscreen
Heaton Hat
Packed lunch with plenty of healthy snacks (no chewing gum, fizzy drinks etc.)
All relevant personal medication e.g. EpiPen, Ventolin etc.
Weather:
Any cancellations due to weather will be communicated by 7:45am (at the latest) and will be sent out via Hero. The information will also be posted in the student daily notices.
Teams have been selected based on our strengths and results from summer tournaments and winter sports. Mixed touch Girls touch Boys touch Basketball (3×3) girls Basketball (3×3) boys x2
Korfball
Netball Football girls Football Boys Hockey (mixed)
Draws will be accessible here when they are published: Draws 2025
VENUES:
Lincoln (township) – Netball, Rip Rugby
Lincoln University – Korfball
Rolleston (Foster Park) – Football (soccer), 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?):
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 and are required to be paid before the first day of tournament. If you have any questions or no longer wish for your child to take part, please contact Mrs Henderson.
COACHES:
Netball – Miss Christie
Rippa Rugby – Miss Kara
Korfball – Mr Colvin Basketball – Randall and Rodger Football – Open: Mr Cooper, Girls: Mr Griggs Hockey – Mrs Cumming and Ms Eames Touch – Harry, Mr Phanpho
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, 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
Please note the logistics below are based on timings from previous years, and may be subject to change closer to the time.
Logistics: Meeting Times, Locations & Buses
Day One: Opening Ceremony
Meeting Time: All athletes must meet in the school hall at 7:50 AM.
Departure: Buses will depart from school at 8:15 AM and head directly to the Selwyn Events Centre in Rolleston for the opening ceremony (9:30 AM – 10:05 AM).
Post-Ceremony: All athletes will remain in Rolleston and move to their sports grounds, except for teams travelling to Lincoln Venues.
The netball, rippa rugby, and korfball teams will get back on their bus after the opening ceremony and be dropped off at their respective venues: Selwyn Netball Centre (Netball & Rippa Rugby) and Lincoln University (Korfball).
Day One – Return Times
All games finished by 2:30 PM. I anticipate that with traffic, bus 1 and bus 3 will return to school after 3pm. I will send an update via Hero as buses leave the grounds with an estimated time of arrival.
Bus 1:Basketball, Football, Hockey
Bus 2:Netball, Rippa Rugby, Korfball
Bus 3:Touch
Days Two & Three Timings
Meeting Time: All athletes must meet in the school hall at 7:50 AM.
Departure: Buses will depart from school at 8:15 AM.
We expect return times to be similar throughout the tournament – I will update Hero as we depart the sporting grounds.
Merchandise
Orders will be available for collection on Tuesday morning from 11:00 am at the Rolleston Hub. If you could please send me an email if you have placed an order for Merchandise that needs to be collected. There will also be a range of merchandise items for sale (cash only).
Absences
If, for any reason, your child is unavailable due to sickness or injury, please email me ASAP so that I can pass the message on to our coaches and find a replacement if necessary. Thank you for your help with this!
Staff & Parent Helpers
We are grateful to have the following helpers supporting our teams during the tournament and thank them for their time, energy and support! Without them, this wonderful experience would not be possible.
Netball: Miss Olivia Pearce
Rippa Rugby: Miss Holly Kara
Hockey: Michael (Coach), Mrs Abby Eames and Mrs Sarah Cumming
Touch: George and Meredith (Boys), Harry Boyle (Mixed), Mr Boss Phanpho (Girls)
Basketball: Rodger, Matt, & James (Boys’ Team), Randall (Girls’ Team)
Football: Mr Ross Cooper (Boys), Mr James Griggs (Girls)
Korfball: Mr Sam Colvin
I look forward to seeing some of you at the sporting venues over the three days, but if you are unable to make it, please download the Selwyn Trust App – scores and results will be updated quickly after matches conclude.
Please note that we will likely 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.
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
We are excited to provide our girls cricket team with a tournament opportunity for term 1! A huge thank you to Mrs Edge for providing her time to ensure this tournament is an opportunity that can be provided for our girl’s cricket players. Please read the following information carefully with your whānau, so you are up to speed with all relevant details. If for any reason you no longer wish to be involved or are unable to take part, please email Mrs Edge (edgew@heaton.school.nz) and Mrs Henderson (hendersonk@heaton.school.nz) before 9am on Tuesday so team adjustments can be made.
Tournament Date:
Friday 28th March
Participation List (who is invited to take part):
Ella D – Room 14
Maisie E – Room 8
Sydney E – Room 2
Olivia S – Room 5
Zara B – Room 7
Tessa B – Room 13
Rea W – Room 14
Emily D – Room 2
Lucy H – Room 5
Kate H – Room 4
Sophia S- Room 6
Coach: Wendy Edge
Manager: Samantha Key
Venue:
St Albans Park
Draw:
The draw and tournament information can be viewed HERE
Finish Times:
It is expected that the days play will finish around 3pm and students return to school shortly after. If you are able to collect your from St Albans Park, that would be appreciated – please ensure you sign out with Mrs Edge before leaving.
If you have made plans for your daughter to be collected by another adult or you are having trouble arranging collection, please communicate this with Kate Henderson (hendersonk@heaton.school.nz) or Wendy Edge (edgew@heaton.school.nz) via email before 9 a.m. on Wednesday.
Meeting Times / Locations:
Students are required to meet at the Heaton flagpole at 8:15 a.m. We will be departing promptly at 8:30am. Students should arrive at school in their Heaton Cricket top (provided) and cricket whites as trousers. Please aim to borrow these from a friend or make contact with Wendy Edge or Kate Henderson if you are having issues. All students must have a Heaton hat.
Transportation to St Albans Park
Students will be transported to the venue in our two Heaton vans, driven by Mrs. Edge and Mr. Terris.
At the conclusion of the tournament, we kindly ask that you collect your daughter from St Albans Park at 3 p.m. If this is not possible, please contact Mrs. Edge to arrange transportation back to school.
If you have any injury concerns or sickness, or you cannot participate on Friday, please make contact with both Mrs Henderson and Mrs Edge.
Equipment Requirements:
All personal cricket equipment e.g. pads, bat, gloves (if you have these). Additional equipment will be provided for those student who does not have any.
PE uniform
White cricket trousers – please try to borrow these if you do not have your own.
Water bottle
Sunscreen
Heaton Hat
Packed lunch with plenty of healthy snacks (no chewing gum, fizzy drinks etc.)
All relevant personal medication e.g. EpiPen, Ventolin etc.
Weather:
Any cancellations due to weather will be communicated by 7:45am (at the latest) and will be sent out via Hero. The information will also be posted in the student daily notices.
On Tuesday 4th March 2025, 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?):
If you cannot attend for any reason, you must email Mrs Henderson ASAP
DATES:
The competitions take place on Tuesday 4th March. The tournament will run all day.
VENUES:
Cricket – South Hagley/Hospital Corner
Futsal – South Hagley CNC Netball Courts
Golf – Hagley Golf Club
Orienteering – South Hagley to meet outside the CNC Netball courts
Tennis – Wilding Park
Touch – North Hagley
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.
Touch – Mrs Henderson, Miss Pearce, Harry, Mr Thompson
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.
Any specific sports equipment you require for your code e.g. touch boots, tennis shoes, 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
All students
Meet in the hall at 7:45am. Roll to be taken by Teachers in charge of each sport.
Depart at 8:15am for sporting arenas.
Bus 1 Cricket, Futsal, Orienteering – Travelling to South Hagley
Bus travelling to South Hagley – there may be a need to walk to our sporting grounds.
Meeting locations and times for each sport:
This will be updated once the information is received.
Bus 2 Touch – Travelling to North Hagley
Bus travelling to North Hagley
Meeting locations and times for each sport:
This will be updated once the information is received
Tennis – Travelling in the School mini van to Wilding Park. Please meet Mr Greaves at the flag pole at 7:45am
Golf – Travelling in Mr Brown’s car to Hagley Golf Course. Please meet Mr Brown at the flag pole at 8am.
WHO TO INFORM IF I AM ABSENT?: If you are absent on the tournament day, you or your caregiver must email your coach/teacher in charge of your sport.
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.
Dates: 24th, 25th, 26th 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 Table tennis x2 Football girls Football Boys Hockey (mixed) x2 Girls touch Boys touch Basketball (3×3) girls Basketball (3×3) boys x2
Rolleston (Selwyn Sports Centre) – Basketball and Table Tennis Rolleston (Foster Park) – Football, Hockey, Touch Lincoln (township) – Netball
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?):
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 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 Prinsep.
COACHES: Netball – Miss Christie Basketball – Mr Grant and Mr Ah Mu Football – Open: Mr Cooper, Girls: Mr Griggs Hockey – Mrs Cumming and Ms Emesli Touch – TBC
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
Day 1 Logistics – Tuesday 24th 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 Sports 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 10.05 a.m.
All students will remain at the Selwyn Sports Centre/Foster Park except for netball which will return to the school van to be transported to the Lincoln Township venue.
Day 2 and 3 logistics – Wednesday 25th, Thursday 26th September
Students competing in table tennis, touch, football, hockey and basketball will depart at the following times:
Meet at 8:00 am, leave at 8.10 a.m. Selwyn Sports Centre/Foster Park
Return: 2.30 p.m. Selwyn Sports Centre/Foster Park to Heaton
Students competing in netball will depart at the following times:
Meet at 8:20 a.m., leaving school at 8.30 a.m. to Lincoln Township.
Return: 2.30 p.m. to Heaton
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.
An incredible tournament of athletes putting their best effort forward and truly embodying the Heaton spirit. Congratulations to all of our competitors!
Table Tennis
7 boys represented Heaton at the Caims Table Tennis competition at the stadium on Blenheim Road.
We had a team of 4 and a team of 3, and both teams played superbly. They cheered each other on and when waiting made great use of the practice tables to get prepared for the upcoming matches.
Although not placed in the top three, their behaviour representing Heaton was exemplary and they should be very proud of themselves.
We would like to thank Kaishiro’s mother for being such a great help at the tournament.
Rugby Sevens
The CAIMS Netball Tournament was held over 2 days during Week 5 of Term 3, with 2 squads attending. With a very cold first day at Hagley courts both teams played well in their Pool rounds. Day 2 and sunshine made for a great day. Heaton Ma team played with determination and enthusiasm resulting in three outstanding wins. Heaton Whero displayed the Heaton values and enjoyed their games, winning the day. Overall coming in 14th place. Heaton Ma took out the tournament with a competitive final against Breens. Congratulations to both squads who represented Heaton with pride. We would like to thank the parents who managed the Heaton Whero team and our awesome supporters for giving up their time to umpire.
Netball
The CAIMS Netball Tournament was held over 2 days during Week 5 of Term 3, with 2 squads attending. With a very cold first day at Hagley courts both teams played well in their Pool rounds. Day 2 and sunshine made for a great day. Heaton Ma team played with determination and enthusiasm resulting in three outstanding wins. Heaton Whero displayed the Heaton values and enjoyed their games, winning the day. Overall coming in 14th place. Heaton Ma took out the tournament with a competitive final against Breens. Congratulations to both squads who represented Heaton with pride. We would like to thank the parents who managed the Heaton Whero team and our awesome supporters for giving up their time to umpire.
Hockey
Heaton Pango – 5th Place
Heaton Kīkorangi – Tournament Winner
The two-day CAIMS hockey tournament involved two teams, Heaton Kīkorangi and Pango. Players represented our school with outstanding team spirit and sportsmanship. We’re proud to share that Heaton Kīkorangi was the tournament winner, with Heaton Pango in 5th place. Special thanks to Rebecca Emslie, Charli’s R3 mum, for coaching the winning team and for all her support during the tournament. Also, we appreciated the support of the parents during the tournament, who cheered us on. Finally, we were very grateful to our two expert referees, Toby and Oliver, from Shirley Boys High School, who managed our games very capably. We loved the shoot-out practice, too!
Football Open
On Tuesday 20th of August two football teams, Kōwhai and Kākāriki went down to south Hagley Park to represent Heaton in the CAIMs football tournament. The first day was unfortunately rained out so what was meant to be the second day became our one and only day for the tournament. This meant that we had to play 6 games which were slightly shortened and there was not much time in between games. Both teams represented Heaton well, showing all the school values on and off the pitch.
Kōwhai had a fairly easy group only being troubled ever so slightly in the first game against Casebrook which ended 2-1. We breezed past Breens and Hornby, scoring more than 12 goals in the process. Into the knockout stages and we were up against a team from Ashburton. We had lots of chances and eventually got rewarded winning 3-1. We were in the semi-final against Breens. We knew this wouldn’t be an easy match. We had quite a few chances in front of goal but we were unable to finish. This led to the match ending 0-0 and going to a penalty shootout. Unfortunately, we could not capitalise despite a save from Fletcher our goalkeeper early on. The loss sent us into the 3rd place match-up against Casebrook who we had beat in the first game. However, we were well aware they had got stronger since. In the last game of the day, everyone was tired but we managed to push through and come out with a win finishing in third and ending our tournament on a high note.
Kākāriki had a pool with three other teams and got out of the pool finishing on top of the table, Here is how some of the games went. We had a great match against Ashburton B. Everyone played their positions well and all players gave 100% the whole game. Our players played their positions with pride and happy faces. The score ended up being around 15-0 to us. It’s not about the goals though, both teams played with respect throughout the whole game. We ended up versing St Thomas in a tight game and we beat them 1-0. We were very tired after 3 matches with 10-minute breaks. Unfortunately, we lost our last three games but we all enjoyed the games and finished 8th overall..
Both teams showed excellence, resilience, and all the Heaton values in the tournament. Everyone contributed and not one player was left out. This was a great experience for everyone and we hope to continue our Heaton success in the Koru games.
Jia-He and Lucas (Room 1)
Football Girls
Slowly the bus comes to a stop. Everyone starts to hop off and start getting ready for the tournament. The teachers are directing us in the way where the first game is taking place, everyone’s nerves are getting higher but so is our confidence to win.
Parents help set up a fun skill course for us to warm up as we put our boots on.
It’s not long till our first game starts but it is important to get a warm-up.
We walk over to our first field to find our opposition… Rangi Ruru. The whistle blows and we are underway on our first game. Our strikers are sprinting up the field calling for the ball. Our midfield is not far behind. Before we knew it the whistle blew for full time. I can’t believe we won our first game.
Time flew by and before we knew it we were playing our 4th game! So far we have been very successful and have won every game we played. Our energy was gone but our confidence and motivation grew as we neared the end and realised… we had a shot at winning this!
Our last game came around and we were pumped to win the last game and the CAIMS Tournament. Thanks to Mr Naidoo for all the hard work he put in with training us.
On Monday 19th and Tuesday 20th August 2024, 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?):
If you do not wish to participate or cannot attend for any reason, you must email Mrs Prinsep before 9:00am on Tuesday 13th August to allow the opportunity to be extended to other players.
DATES: The competitions take place on Monday 19th and Tuesday 20th 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
Football Open and Girls – South Hagley
Hockey – Nunweek Park
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 Prinsep
Referee/Umpire support for Netball and Rugby Sevens: If you can provide support with officiating throughout the tournament, please send Mrs Prinsep an email.
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/blanket
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.
Rugby Sevens – Players must wear a mouthguard. Hockey – Players must wear mouthguards and shinpads. Netball – Players must wear regulation bibs, ie positions named. Please remind all players: NO jewellery or taped earrings, and short nails and correct footwear. Football – Players must wear shinpads. Table Tennis – Teams are required to supply all equipment, if support is required make direct contact to Table Tennis Canterbury. Basketball – No basketballs inside the venue. Players must wear mouthguards.
MEETING LOCATIONS AND TIMES:
Monday 19th August
Basketball and Netball Bus 1
Please meet in the PAC at 8:00am, bus will depart promptly at 8:20am
Managers meeting begins at 9:10am, first game is 10am
Football Open and Football Girls Bus 2
Please meet in the hall quad 8:10am, bus will depart promptly at 8:30am
Managers meeting begins at 9.10am, first game is for open 10:15am, girls 9.30am
Hockey and Rugby Sevens Bus 3
Please meet in the hall at 8:30am, bus will depart promptly at 8.50am
Managers meeting begins at 9.10am. Hockey first game is 9:30am, Rugby Sevens first game 10am.
Table Tennis Staff Transport
Please meet at the flag pole at 8:25am, your transport will depart promptly at 8:45am
Managers meeting begins at 9:20am, first game is 9.30am
Tuesday 20th August
Basketball and Netball Bus 1
Please meet in the PAC at 8:50am, bus will depart promptly at 9:20am. Netball first game is 10am, Basketball round 6 starts 11am.
Football Open and Football Girls Bus 2
Please meet in the hall quad 8:10am, bus will depart promptly at 8:30am. First games at 9.30am
Hockey and Rugby Sevens
Please meet in the hall at 8:30am, bus will depart promptly at 8.50am
Hockey first game is 10:30am, Rugby Sevens first game is 9.30am
Table Tennis Staff Transport
Please meet at the flag pole at 8:50am, first game is 10.30am
BUS GROUPINGS:
Table Tennis – Staff transport Monday, school van Tuesday
Bus 1: Football Open and Football Girls – to South Hagley
Bus 2: Netball and Basketball– sharing a bus. Drop off one: South Hagley, drop off two: Pioneer Stadium
Bus 3: Hockey and Rugby Sevens– 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 teacher in charge. Only email Mrs Prinsep if you are unable to get in touch with the teacher in charge e.g. Mr Naidoo for football girls.
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. Any updates if there are delays will be posted to HERO the day of the event.
Heaton Sport 