What a thrill to watch my sister-in-law and many other competitors bike past on the last leg of the COAST to COAST event. What a fantastic sense of achievement for everyone, including the families and support crews. The sense of satisfaction was evident on their faces.
There are many opportunities coming up for our students and our families -
The School Swimming Sports on March 1st,
The Senior School team triathlon on Friday 3rd afternoon,
the Fernside School Community Triathlon on Sunday 5 March,
Term 1 - 6 week Friday Night Basketball for years 5 - 8 , term 1's MINIBall for years 3 & 4,
The Relay for Life Event - walking & running
The Rakahuri Rage - mountain biking relay Mainpower Sports trust fundraiser for the community (including years 7 & 8) Sunday 12th March
The Huxter School team Mountain Bike relay at McLeans Island Friday April 7th
The Canterbury Primary Schools' Duathlon on March 27th
Summer Hockey
This Wednesday Touch Teams play in the semi-final round. Thanks to Mitchell Bailey for providing the opportunity.
Saturday, February 11, 2017
Friday, February 3, 2017
2017 Welcome Back - Enter the Rakahuri Rage Bike relay
Hi everyone
I hope you are out enjoying the good weather, whether at the beach, in the hills or on a sports' field. Sleep quantities have improved following the completion of the Australian Tennis Open which was an absolute delight with the 4 finalists, the standard of play and sporting behaviours and of course the results!
This year Fernside School has new sports' shirts and swimming caps following the good work of parents Sarah and Alan, thanks guys.
Beth, our techie guru has taken us to a new level of communication with the School apps system so you can get up-to-date information with dates etc.
Please visit the pages for specific information on the differing sporting opportunities.
Please contact me annabel.wilson@xtra.co.nz with any questions or great photos. Become a follower of the Blog to keep-up-to-date and give feedback, especially about student performances.
The new basketball dates have been sent to us - see the BASKETBALL page
I hope you are out enjoying the good weather, whether at the beach, in the hills or on a sports' field. Sleep quantities have improved following the completion of the Australian Tennis Open which was an absolute delight with the 4 finalists, the standard of play and sporting behaviours and of course the results!
This year Fernside School has new sports' shirts and swimming caps following the good work of parents Sarah and Alan, thanks guys.
Beth, our techie guru has taken us to a new level of communication with the School apps system so you can get up-to-date information with dates etc.
Please visit the pages for specific information on the differing sporting opportunities.
Please contact me annabel.wilson@xtra.co.nz with any questions or great photos. Become a follower of the Blog to keep-up-to-date and give feedback, especially about student performances.
The new basketball dates have been sent to us - see the BASKETBALL page
The Rakahuri Rage is a 6-hour team
mountainbiking event to be held at the Ashley River, Rangiora, on Sunday
12th of March 2017.
This is a major fundraiser for the North Canterbury
Sports’ Trust which provides opportunities for youth to be involved in
physical activities. There is a Rakahuri Rage facebook or you can contact tkean@sportstrust.org.nz
You’ll
compete in teams of 2-4 riders over an 8km course using established and new
tracks. The course offers a challenge for riders of all skill
levels. The race is open to all riders 12 years & older, with a
variety of team categories available to enter to suit everyone.
Our aim is to
create a relaxed and social atmosphere, where riders young and old of all
abilities can safely compete in a team environment which encourages fitness and
fun with a real North Canterbury flavour. Whether you’re a lycra-wearing
speed freak or just a weekend warrior, there is a place for you in the Rakahuri
Rage.
ENTRY
CATEGORIES:
• Open
Men’s & Women’s(over 17 years)
•
Veteran Men’s & Women’s (over 35 years)
• Old
Cranks (over 50 years)
•
Corporate
• Mixed
•
Family (mixture of adult and junior riders)
•
Junior (12-17 years)
•
School (Primary Year 8 students)
Restricted to
140 teams / Entries close 2nd March 2017
ENTRY FEE
(per rider): Adults = $55 Juniors/Yr 8 = $35
WHEN:
Sunday 12th March 2017
Race starts
at 10am (briefing at 9:20am for all riders)
WHERE:
Based at the Rangiora Racecourse, Lehmans Road, Rangiora
All proceeds
go to the MainPower Primary Schools Swimming Programme
Entry forms
are also available from Push Bikes Rangiora and the Rangiora Fitness Centre,
East Belt, Rangiora
Wednesday, December 7, 2016
Final Sports Results for 2016
As I write this I am waiting in anticipation of hearing how our Canterbury athletes performed in Ashburton yesterday at the Canterbury Athletic Championships. Updates to follow.
After 4 years+ and many successes in biking, running, and swimming, triathlon & duathlon competition, Jacob Turner has cracked it!
At last week's Canterbury Triathlon Jacob was placed second behind his mate Dominic. He is absolutely over the moon and this is what he said, "This is the one I've wanted the most". What a remarkable year for Jacob after being placed third in the U14 Mountain Biking Nationals, as well as all his other achievements in sport. Congratulations Jacob.
Coming in closely was newcomer, year 5 Kirtsy Watts who was placed 4th in the 9 girls. Kirtsy and family are passionate about triathlons and it shows in her placing and her enjoyment.
Ashton & Cohan finished highly in their big fields with 15th and 21st respectively.
In our School Tennis Championships:
Girls' Singles: Rosa Davidson, runner-up Molly Spark
Boys' Singles: Ed Davdison, runner-up Max Walsh
Girls' Doubles: Molly Spark & Isabel Thiellier
Boys' Doubles: Ed Davidson & Kees Bohnenn
This Friday is our final night of Basketball. Thank you to all the people that make this possible: The NCJBA committee and their band of floor controllers and referees. What a mammoth job they have and what a great job they do.
Thank you to our coaches: Megan & Caitlin Penney, Mitchell Bailey, Rob Storer, Rosie O'Shea and team of Mikaela & Bailey , Kelly Smart, and our mini ball coach Nicky Simpson
After 4 years+ and many successes in biking, running, and swimming, triathlon & duathlon competition, Jacob Turner has cracked it!
At last week's Canterbury Triathlon Jacob was placed second behind his mate Dominic. He is absolutely over the moon and this is what he said, "This is the one I've wanted the most". What a remarkable year for Jacob after being placed third in the U14 Mountain Biking Nationals, as well as all his other achievements in sport. Congratulations Jacob.
Coming in closely was newcomer, year 5 Kirtsy Watts who was placed 4th in the 9 girls. Kirtsy and family are passionate about triathlons and it shows in her placing and her enjoyment.
Ashton & Cohan finished highly in their big fields with 15th and 21st respectively.
In our School Tennis Championships:
Girls' Singles: Rosa Davidson, runner-up Molly Spark
Boys' Singles: Ed Davdison, runner-up Max Walsh
Girls' Doubles: Molly Spark & Isabel Thiellier
Boys' Doubles: Ed Davidson & Kees Bohnenn
This Friday is our final night of Basketball. Thank you to all the people that make this possible: The NCJBA committee and their band of floor controllers and referees. What a mammoth job they have and what a great job they do.
Thank you to our coaches: Megan & Caitlin Penney, Mitchell Bailey, Rob Storer, Rosie O'Shea and team of Mikaela & Bailey , Kelly Smart, and our mini ball coach Nicky Simpson
Friday, November 18, 2016
Term 4 at FS - athletics
Fernside School entered a strong team for the Rakahuri Athletics Championships.
The 54 students were fabulous representatives for the School as well as gaining impressive results!
See the results on the Athletics page
14 students travel to Ashburton on Dec. 7th - Good luck to:
Ben, Amelia, Xanthe, Kirtsy, LillieR, Ruby, Angus, Erina, Felix, Josh, Sienna, Mya, Lucy, RosaW
Triathlon - the postponed Canterbury event is scheduled for Schools Triathlon is on 1st Dec, entries close 21st Nov.
The 54 students were fabulous representatives for the School as well as gaining impressive results!
See the results on the Athletics page
14 students travel to Ashburton on Dec. 7th - Good luck to:
Ben, Amelia, Xanthe, Kirtsy, LillieR, Ruby, Angus, Erina, Felix, Josh, Sienna, Mya, Lucy, RosaW
Triathlon - the postponed Canterbury event is scheduled for Schools Triathlon is on 1st Dec, entries close 21st Nov.
House of Travel one is 27th Nov - same course but with a slightly longer swim for any that want a practice run through before the school one:
Term 4 at FS - athletics
Fernside School entered a strong team for the Rakahuri Athletics Championships.
The 54 students were fabulous representatives for the School as well as gaining impressive results!
See the results on the Athletics page
14 students travel to Ashburton on Dec. 7th - Good luck to:
Ben, Amelia, Xanthe, Kirtsy, LillieR, Ruby, Angus, Erina, Felix, Josh, Sienna, Mya, Lucy, RosaW
The 54 students were fabulous representatives for the School as well as gaining impressive results!
See the results on the Athletics page
14 students travel to Ashburton on Dec. 7th - Good luck to:
Ben, Amelia, Xanthe, Kirtsy, LillieR, Ruby, Angus, Erina, Felix, Josh, Sienna, Mya, Lucy, RosaW
Wednesday, October 12, 2016
Athletics, tennis, touch, basketball, triathlon . . .
Welcome back after a lengthy silence.
Please visit the athletics page for notices and information.
Triathlon - the postponed Canterbury event is scheduled for Schools Triathlon is on 1st Dec, entries close 21st Nov.
Our 6 Basketball teams are flourishing under their supportive coaches and the comprehensive NCJBA programme.
Football seems to have last finished after many tournaments in the holidays in which students Xanthe, Maddison, Tayla and Max played. Sadly Madz broke her collarbone at the last training!
Our talented student Jacob Turner finished 3rd in the National Under 14 Mountain Biking Championships!
Please visit the athletics page for notices and information.
Triathlon - the postponed Canterbury event is scheduled for Schools Triathlon is on 1st Dec, entries close 21st Nov.
House of Travel one is 27th Nov - same course but with a slightly longer swim for any that want a practice run through before the school one:
Our 6 Basketball teams are flourishing under their supportive coaches and the comprehensive NCJBA programme.
Football seems to have last finished after many tournaments in the holidays in which students Xanthe, Maddison, Tayla and Max played. Sadly Madz broke her collarbone at the last training!
Our talented student Jacob Turner finished 3rd in the National Under 14 Mountain Biking Championships!
Thursday, August 4, 2016
Sport above politics? Silver and Rakahuri Tournament postponement
With August descending into freezing conditions what better time to be glued to the TV for the Olympics.
Congratulations to our exceptional sailors Pete Burling & Blair Tuke who lead our team at Rio.
It is always emotional for me watching the team emerge from the tunnel. Interesting that the only team to pause longer was the USA team.
The ceremony was a brief story of Brazil's human history and a celebration of their diversity and their love of dance and music. It was the most chilled Opening ceremony I have witnessed. I liked the theme and the speech of the Rio organising Committee Chair - In Humanity we need to look for similarities and celebrate diversity.
The IOC Refugee Team received rapturous applause.
An emotional highlight for me was the IOC's new award, the Olympic Laurel for services and achievement in the fields of education, culture, development & peace through Sport - what a special moment for Kenya Runner Kipchoge Keino.
Go the KIWI's! Good luck to them all. Congratulations to our first medal recipient - Natalie Rooney you legend, from Timaru (Trap Shooting).
The Rakahuri Winter Tournament is now being held on Friday 12th August.
NC Friday Night Basketball Registrations opened this week. Please watch the basket ball page on this blog for all the information.
Good luck to anyone playing in rugby finals tomorrow.
If anyone makes representative teams please let me know!
Congratulations to our exceptional sailors Pete Burling & Blair Tuke who lead our team at Rio.
It is always emotional for me watching the team emerge from the tunnel. Interesting that the only team to pause longer was the USA team.
The ceremony was a brief story of Brazil's human history and a celebration of their diversity and their love of dance and music. It was the most chilled Opening ceremony I have witnessed. I liked the theme and the speech of the Rio organising Committee Chair - In Humanity we need to look for similarities and celebrate diversity.
The IOC Refugee Team received rapturous applause.
An emotional highlight for me was the IOC's new award, the Olympic Laurel for services and achievement in the fields of education, culture, development & peace through Sport - what a special moment for Kenya Runner Kipchoge Keino.
Go the KIWI's! Good luck to them all. Congratulations to our first medal recipient - Natalie Rooney you legend, from Timaru (Trap Shooting).
The Rakahuri Winter Tournament is now being held on Friday 12th August.
NC Friday Night Basketball Registrations opened this week. Please watch the basket ball page on this blog for all the information.
Good luck to anyone playing in rugby finals tomorrow.
If anyone makes representative teams please let me know!
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