JUNIOR SCHOOL
CRICKET The Kristin 1st XI team have had a great first half of the season, winning 5 of 7 games played. They have been led by two fine young cricketers, Year 13 Lachie Wallace (captain) and Alex Godward. Their Cricket development while here at Kristin has this year seen them dominating the averages in batting and bowling. This has been pleasing to see. Lachie as captain has responded well to the coaching and mentoring from 1st XI coach Juan Le Maitre. Alex has top-scored across the competition this year with an average of 36 and two scores in the 80s. In a memorable match vs Northcote College Alex scored 84 and Lachie 75 not out to dominate the innings.
AT H L E T I C S Year 13 student Maya Grundy has had an amazing summer in Athletics. In what has been a busy summer season Maya soared through the air to win the NZ U18 Girls’ Pole Vault championship in Hastings. Maya has been working hard at the AUT Millennium HighPerformance centre all summer. She also represented the school at the AKSS Championships, placing 2nd. In addition, Maya is a key mid-court player for our Premier Girls’ Netball Team.
Sports Term 1 came with restrictions as we operated under the ‘Red’ settings of the Government’s COVID-19 Protective Framework (CPF). Our scheduled inter-school tournaments were postponed until later in the year. Despite missing out on tournaments during Term 1, our young athletes had plenty of opportunities to train and develop their skills in preparation for competitions to be held later this year. Lunchtime and after-school practices went ahead with students participating in Athletics, Playball, Tennis, Golf, Touch Rugby, Running, Volleyball, Miniball, Cricket and Rock Climbing. As well as these sports, we had our Years 2 to 6 gymnasts working hard on Friday afternoons, while our Year 1 students got to experience balancing, rolling, swinging, climbing and more during their Friday lunchtime training sessions. The Saturday Fencing classes are providing a great opportunity for students to learn new skills and challenge themselves in their decision-making. Splash Polo, otherwise known as Flippa Ball, was able to continue under strict guidelines with no spectators. There were consequently some very quiet games! The Stingrays, our Year 2 and 3 team, are developing well for defining the future of Water Polo at Kristin School. The Year 4 and 5 Kingfish and Year 5 Swordfish teams continue to cement their talents and the Year 6 Seals team are showcasing some exceptional Water Polo skills. All teams are coached by current Year 10 to 13 Water Polo Premier players, which is a huge commitment as this sport is one that is played in all four terms.
M I N I BA L L Miniball is organised into two ‘half year’ seasons. Currently we have two Year 6 teams and one Year 5 team playing in the North Harbour Primary School Competition. Our Year 3 and Year 4 students are training to improve their skills and tactical understanding in preparation to take part in the competition which runs in the second half of the year. Notably, our Year 6 Breakers are in 4th place in the top grade with a record of four wins, one loss and one draw.
FO OT B A L L Another significant sports highlight was the exciting win by our 1st XI Boys' Football team against Birkenhead College. Down 0-3 they showed plenty of fighting spirit to score four unanswered goals and claim the win. Michael Deng scored the winning goal from the penalty spot... no pressure Michael!!.. after Ted Stapleton (Year 10) was brought down late in the game. Great fightback boys!
Raewyn Jack JUNIOR SCHOOL PE SPECIALIST
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