On Wednesday, February 12th, we hosted our Heaton Swimming Sports at the Wharenui Swimming Pool. A huge congratulations to all of our amazing students who registered and competed with respect, fairness, and positivity. We’re incredibly grateful to our wonderful staff members—Paula Dore, Emma Smith, Robyn Albury, Christine Rutherford, and Sarah Cumming—for their invaluable support throughout the day.

A special thanks to our fantastic timekeepers who ensured the event ran smoothly. It was truly heartwarming to see so many smiling faces and connect with members of our community. Congratulations to everyone on making this event a fantastic success!

Results

Please CLICK HERE to view the top 6 finishers for each event.

The CAIMS Swimming Champs will be held on the 1st April at the Selwyn Aquatic Centre and Mrs Henderson will be in touch with those that have qualified over the next few weeks.

On Wednesday 22nd February we held our annual Heaton Swimming Sports at Wharenui Swimming Pool. This would not have been possible without the incredible support of our staff; Sarah Cumming, Paula Dore, Robyn Albury-Sipelli and Christine Rutherford, as well as our amazing parent helpers; Jenna O’Donnell, Jeremy Leeming, Teresa Callow, Lea van Tonder, Pamela Butler, Lisa Llewellyn, Natasha Adams, Michelle Ditfort, and Rebecca Emslie.

Congratulations to all of our competitors and thank you all for making our swimming sports such a successful day! Please CLICK HERE to view the results.

Date: Wednesday 22nd February

Meeting Time: 11am 

All competitors are required to meet in the hall quad promptly at 11am. Please ensure you are dressed in your swimming togs, and sit down in your house groups so we can mark the roll and depart on time.

Venue: 

Wharenui Swimming Pool & Sports Centre

Participation List (who is competing?):

Heaton Participation List 2023

If you registered for our school event and for some reason your name is not on the participation list above, please contact Mrs Henderson immediately for assistance.

Equipment Requirements (what do I need to bring?):

• Swimming togs – please ensure students are changed into their swimming togs and wearing their Heaton PE kit over the top before they get onto the bus. This way students are ready to race when we arrive at the venue
• Swimming cap (if required)
• Towel
• Jandals
• Water bottle
• Packed lunch with sufficient healthy snacks
• All relevant personal medication e.g. epipen
• Class equipment required for the first teaching block e.g. device, pencil case etc.

Event Structure, Timing and Covid Considerations:

Our goal is to make our school swimming sports as student-focused and relaxed as possible. It is an opportunity for our confident swimmers to experience respectful competition, and for our beginner/ novice swimmers to feel encouraged and supported.

Heaton Swimming Sports Order of Events 2023

Parent/Caregiver Race Timing Support: 

Although we are unable to host spectators this year, we are seeking assistance from caregivers who are willing and able to assist us with lane timing for the duration of the competition (12pm – 2:45pm).

If you would like to provide assistance with any lane timing responsibilities, please contact Kate Henderson before 9:00am on Friday 17th February (hendersonk@heaton.school.nz).

Cost: 

Participation in the Heaton swimming sports event is based on our user-pay model (opt-in) and will involve a cost that covers return transportation to the event and pool hire. These costs will be added to your school account and will be due by Friday 17th March (week 7). If you have any questions or no longer wish for your child to take part, please contact Mrs Henderson.