On Tuesday 17 February we enjoyed a highly successful Athletics Day, with students demonstrating outstanding enthusiasm, determination and school spirit.

It was particularly pleasing to see so many students challenge themselves, participate wholeheartedly, and give their very best in each event.

The positive atmosphere throughout the day reflected our college values of courage, resilience and aspiration in action. Congratulations to all students who took part and contributed to making the day such a success.

Congratulations to Our Age Group Winners!

A huge congratulations to the following students for taking out first place in their age groups at Athletics Day 2026:

• Year 9 Girls: Isla Sands

• Year 9 Boys: Benji Sullivan

• Year 10 Girls: Caitlin Strange

• Year 10 Boys: Dom Santauro

• Year 11 Girls: Emily Barback

• Year 11 Boys: Kyan Percy

• Year 12/13 Girls: Lily Brooks

• Year 12/13 Boys: Ashton Guitry

Whānau Points

Well done to all Whānau Groups for their participation! The final points were:

Tainui – 1st place

Mataatua – 2nd place

Takitimu – 3rd place

Te Arawa – 4th place

A huge congratulations to Tainui for taking out the top spot!

We would also like to wish the best of luck to our Year 9–13 students who will be competing at the Bay of Plenty Secondary Schools Athletics Championships on Thursday, 12th March.

For our Year 7/8 students, their official Athletics Day will be held in Term 4, 2026, where we will name the overall champions for the year.