Netball Skills Development Programmes

Welcome back to term 2! As the winter netball season is drawing near, we have skill development programmes available for students in years 1-8 to gain more confidence in their sporting abilities, assisted by our lovely coaches. Click on this link to see more information: Weekend Netball Skills.

If you have trouble with the QR code here is the link to the Weekend Clinics on the Auckland Netball website.

Join The Club – Junior Rugby

Looking for a fun, active way to get your kids off screens? Junior Rugby is the answer! It’s the perfect way for tamariki to grow lifelong friendships, develop skills, and build connections, all while being active and involved in a supportive community environment. We’re only a few weeks away from lacing up the boots and getting out on the sidelines for an action-packed season of footy! If you haven’t already, now’s the perfect time to join your local rugby club. With 23 clubs across the Auckland region, everyone has a local!

Our Commitment to Safety – We understand that safety is a top priority for you as a parent, and rest assured, it is equally important to us at Auckland Rugby. We’re proud of how the game of rugby has evolved over the years to ensure it’s a safe and enjoyable experience for players of all ages. This includes:

  • Restricted weight divisions: Ensuring players are matched with others of similar size and ability.
  • Coach Development: We have a team dedicated to upskilling community coaches and Club staff in the latest age and stage development techniques to foster a safe and fun environment.
  • Girls-only grades: Providing dedicated opportunities for girls to thrive in rugby.
  • Non-contact options: Available for all ages u5-u17, offering a chance for all players and those new to the sport to develop their skills without the physical contact and to continue through the grades if tackle isn’t their thing!

We’re here to help you get your kids off the couch and onto the pitch, where they’ll learn teamwork, discipline, and resilience in a supportive environment. Rugby is more than just a sport – it’s a chance to be part of something bigger, to grow with others, and to have a blast while doing it! For more information and to find your local club head to www.aucklandrugby.co.nz

Do you want to play Winter Netball?

Hi parents! The time has come for you to commit to a winter of netball.

If you want your child to play Winter Netball for Ōwairaka this year please click on the link and complete the form by Friday 14 March. This is not the actual registration form, you will receive information about registration once the teams have been made.

If your child played Winter Netball in 2024 you will have received a re-registration email but you still need to fill in this form for me to put your child in a team. You will not, however, have to fill in the full online registration.

If you have questions please email mmudgway@owairaka.school.nz or comment below.

 

Eden Albert Touch Tournament

Earlier this week our two touch teams represented Ōwairaka at the Eden Albert Touch Tournament. The Boys A team played really well but couldn’t come up with a win from their 4 games. The Boys B team, which included 4 girls, won 1 game and drew 1 game.  Thank you to George for coaching the teams at lunchtimes and to Eti and Rua who helped coach at the tournament. Thanks also must go to the mums who helped transport the teams on the day.

Team A: Oscar, Freddie, Harper, Kaea, Nathan, Orlando, Toby, Jack, Saimone

Team B: Dolores, Lilymaina,  Quinton, Johnson, Rio, Micaiah, Kobe, Muhammad, Mission

Eden Albert Swimming

On the 27 February a team of 12 Year 5 & 6 swimmers attended the Eden Albert Swimming comp.

Our team showed a lot of manawanuitanga leading up to event by training daily during their morning tea break. Each student set their own goals, from being able to perform a diving start to improving their breathing and speed. I was very impressed at their commitment.

Mrs Landall accompanied the team to the event and she was very impressed at the way our students represented our school in the pool as well as out of it. Even though no-one from Ōwairaka made the finals everyone gave it their best.

Well done everyone!

Year 5: Santiago, Charly, Zoe, Charlotte, Emily,

Year 6: Phoenix, Riley, LJ, Connie, Jade, Beatrice, Tuhilani

Netball is Back!

Are you thinking of playing Winter netball this year? Auckland Netball are running a …

 Give it a Go day – Saturday 15 March at Windmill Park, Mt Eden. 1pm-3:30pm

(all are welcome)

WINTER NETBALL INFORMATION:

We will have a meeting in late March to organise teams for the season.

Information you need to know before deciding to play:

Year 1 & 2: 6 players per team. Registration cost per player $82. Each team requires a coach & manager. Games are played on Thursdays. Season starts May 15 & finishes September 4. No play during holidays.

Year 3 & 4:  7 players per team. Registration cost per player $70. Each team requires a coach & manager. Games are played on Thursdays. Season starts May 15 & finishes September 4. No play during holidays.

Year 5 & 6: 8 players per team. Registration cost per player $71. Each team requires a coach, manager, scorer & umpire. If you cannot supply your own team umpire Auckland Netball have umpires available for $15 per game. Games are played on Wednesdays. Season starts May 14 & finishes August 27. No play during holidays.

Coaching and Umpiring clinics will take place before the season starts for those parents, older siblings who are willing to support the teams.

If you have any queries contact mmudgway@owairaka.school.nz

Weetbix Tryathlon 2025

We are now officially registered for a team to participate in the 2025 Central East Weetbix Tryathlon Event at Pt England Reserve on Sunday March 30, 2025.

If you would like to know more click on this link: EVENT PAGE.

When registering please read the instructions carefully. Our school group is called ŌWAIRAKA DISTRICT SCHOOL. We welcome past students as well as present students to our team each year.

Please indicate if you would like your child’s kit sent to school. We have found that doing this is more convenient for parents.

There is only 7 weeks to go so we will start training together at school in Week 3. In the meantime please practise running and cycling at home.

Please email mmudgway@owairaka.school.nz if you have any queries.

 

Eden Albert Athletics Day

Our last Eden Albert event for 2024 has come and gone. This year we sent a talented group of athletes to compete against the 12 other schools in our zone. Congratulations to you all for representing Ōwairaka, you were up against some very tough competition!

This year’s team consisted of Jasmine, Jack, Harper, Pablo, Phoenix, Michaela, Clemence, Isyss, Dolores, Lilymaina, Abigail, Beatrice, Finley, Xavier, Jaxon,  Oscar, Blessing, Melina, Niko, Leo, and Hosanna.

Thanks to Whaea Kristie for stepping in to take the team at the last minute, and to our wonderful parents who helped support the athletes on the day.

The final results have been posted and Ōwairaka had a total of 16 points this year – well done!!

A big cheer goes out to these amazing athletes who placed in their events:

  • 1st place Year 6 girls relay – Blessing, Melina, Michaela and Hosanna
  • 1st place Year 5 girls shot put – Lilymaina
  • 1st place Year 5 girls discus – Lilymaina
  • 1st place Year 5 boys discus – Jack
  • 3rd place Year 6 girls 100m – Blessing
  • 2nd place Year 5 boys 800m – Jack

Super proud of you all, Maria.

   

Pūriri & Kauri Athletics Day is tomorrow

Tomorrow is the big Athletics Day for our Year 3 – 6 tamariki. It will be held at Lovelock Track, starting at 9.45am and finishing at 2.15pm. The tamariki, staff and parent helpers will be walking to Lovelock Track at 9.05am. It is important for everyone to be at school before the 8.55am bell. When the bell goes everyone will be lining up on the hall court ready to leave.

Please check your child has a hat, shoes to run in, and something warm to wear if it gets cold or there is a rain shower. They also need 2 bottles of water to keep hydrated and healthy food to keep them going throughout the day. Sandwiches and fruit are a great source of carbohydrates that they will need.

Here is the schedule for the events. We will try to keep to these times as much as possible.