Friday 17th June 2022
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MALVERN CROSS COUNTRY It was fantastic to see schools back together again for the Malvern Cross Country, after nearly a year of no Malvern events. The weather was brilliant for the event, although the nor'wester got the better of the finishing chute. The Sheffield School PTA kept everyone hydrated and fed throughout the day. The placegetters in each race received their certificates on the day, and the first six runners in each Year 5 and 6 race will compete in the Canterbury Cross Country, to be held at Nga Puna Wai Sports Hub on the 22nd of June. Good Luck to those going to this event. Thanks to Rach and Chris Benny for the challenging course, to the marshals and Sheffield School staff for organising the event, and most importantly - a great big shout out to the children for making it a fun day!
Year 2 Girls 1: Lexi Browne (KMS) 2: Mareya Mohamed (H) 3: Oleah Payne (D) 4: Ella Thomas (KMS) 5: Ernika Payne (D) 6: Paige Afano-Faitaua (D)
Year 2 Boys 1: Ryan Pasco (G) 2: Isaac Bell (D) 3: Nixon Earl (D) 4: Jake Wyatt (G) 5: Rafael Buechele (H) 6: Tadhg Dillon (S)
Year 3 Girls 1: Holly Gwynne (KMS) 2: Pippa Thwaites (H) 3: Ruby Buckland (D) 4: Alexis Fairhall (G) 5: McKenzie Simpson-King (SP) 6: Anna Wakefield (SP)
Year 3 Boys 1: Ayden Taljaard (D) 2: Charlie Clarke (SP) 3: Jacob McConnachie (G) 4: Eddy Parker (H) 5: William Clarke (SP) 6: Ryton Ridgen (G)
Year 4 Girls 1: Georgie Gregg (D) 2: Natalia Edwards (S) 3: Freya Tymons-Bell (D) 4: Ariana Roberts (G) 5: Mackenzie Vercoe (GT) 6: Kate Hussey (H)
Year 4 Boys 1: Flynn Carey (D) 2: Taj Armstrong (SP) 3: Pete Warman (D) 4: Tyler McCorkindale (H) 5: Jack Makogon (D) 6: Mason Browne (KMS)
Year 5 Girls 1: Giselle Rodgers (D) 2: Bella Yaxley (SP) 3: Indi Shepherd (D) 4: Hannah Taylor (D) 5: Amy Threlkeld (KMS) Nigel Easson, Sheffield Contributing Primary 6: Isabelle Hamilton (S) School, Principal. Year 6 Girls Top six placegetters 1: Lulu Maley (D) in each section: 2: Alicia Blacklock (D) Darfield (D) Greendale (G) 3: Marlie McCaughan (KMS) Glentunnel (GT) Hororata (H) 4: Adison Vercoe (G) Sheffield (S) Springfield (SP) 5: Ruby Lee (G) Kirwee Model School (KMS) 6: Maia Wakefield (SP) Windwhistle (WW). Year 1 Boys Year 1 Girls 1: Ieuan Cunnah (G) 1: Kendall Petrie (D) 2: Angus Scollay (S) 2: Kayla Ridgen (G) 3: Jed McIlroy (S) 3: Ava Halley (H) 4: Tyler Alexander (H) 4: Willow Thomason (S) 5: Hadley Hughes (G) 5: Pippa Brown (H) 6: Harry Hardy (G) 6: Millie Barron (S)
Year 1 Boys: Ieuan Cunnah, Angus Scollay and Jed McIlroy.
Year 5 Boys 1: Sam Stringer (H) 2: Zac Pasco (GT) 3: Jordan Buckland (D) 4: Alexander Wright (GT) 5: Mathieu Bourhill (D) 6: Jacoby Cornelissen (D) Year 6 Boys 1: Ben Molloy (D) 2: Macsen Innes (WW) 3: Guy Hardy (GT) 4: Oscar Le Compte (KMS) 5: Ben Morter (KMS) 6: Alex McCulloch (GT).
AMAZING EXPERIENCE Local Harry Leech from the Darfield Rugby Club Under 8 Tackle Team, recently won the More FM ‘Live Like A Crusader’ competition. He ran the ball out and lead the Crusaders out onto the field for the game against the Reds on Friday, June 3rd. Harry was allowed to wear his Darfield Club socks, which he did with great pride. He also attended the captain's run on Thursday, and he even got to meet his favourite player, Richie Mo’unga. He was a lot shorter than Harry expected! While at the captain’s run Harry was given a stadium tour, where he got to see the changing rooms, medics, physio and dentist rooms. He also saw where the players climb into wheely bins filled with ice before getting into the spa. Harry also got his new rugby boots and rugby ball signed by most of the players, as well as Razor (Scott Robertson Coach). He had a chat with Razor, telling him which club he played for, etc. Harry commented, “I was excited when I saw the players walking towards me in the tunnel, then I ran as fast as I could because Scott Barrett runs fast and has longer legs than me!”
Apart from running the ball onto the field, Harry’s other highlights from the night were, being treated to comfortable seating in the recliner chairs up by the coaches box, getting a bag full of Crusader gifts (including a much wanted Crusaders Rugby Ball), and Razor coming over to say hi and giving him a fist pump. Another special moment was that one of Harry’s best friends (Nixon Earle - also from Darfield Rugby Club) was in the guard of honour that night, so he got to wave his flag as Harry led the Crusaders onto the field! Winning the competition was an amazing experience for Harry and one that he will never forget!
Harry Leech and Richie Mo’unga.
BOWLS DARFIELD UPDATE Bowls Darfield held its AGM and election of officers for the coming 2022 - 2023 Season recently. Outgoing President Peter Redfern gave a full report of his work and Bowls Darfield’s achievements over the past four years. Some of these achievements included a new club uniform, an upgrade of the outdoor area (including a fabulous new deck shade sail, fences and shelters), new appliances and repainting parts of the Club inside, to name a few. Bowls Darfield would not be able to function without generous sponsorship from local businesses. They have a new
sponsorship board inside and advertising boards outside and on the scoreboards. The Club is lucky to have one of the best greens in the Malvern district, thanks to our tireless Green Keeper and hard working committee. Some of their players, as well as their Bowls Darfield Teams, this past season have enjoyed successes at Canterbury Centre Level. New President Ashley Paul will be well supported by both new and old, experienced Committee Members, to keep the Club functioning and thriving. New Members are welcome to join from full playing member, limited playing member, first year bowlers and social
members. Any queries please phone the Darfield Bowls Secretary on 027 476 4403. Looking to make new friends, enjoy a new sport or be part of a fun club, join Bowls Darfield.
New President, Ashley Paul.
