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CONTACT— 28 September 2018

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2018 SPORTS PRIZE GIVING Major Awards Katie Fountain Harrison Fountain & Reuben Jones Te Aorere Wharawhara Ethan Wallace Te Aorere Wharawhara

Most Persevering Sportswoman Most Persevering Sportsman

Mrs W Livingstone Trophy Wells Cup

Sportswoman of the Year Sportsman of the Year Best All-round Sportsperson

Morrison Trophy McGlashan Trophy Millennium Trophy

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Sports Awards Celebrated

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Winter Tournament Week

Pictured left: Te Aorere Wharawhara, Ethan Wallace, Harrison Fountain, Katie Fountain & Reuben Jones

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1st XI Hockey Girls photos Spraying of school fields College Sports Photos Swim Zone

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4 Pictured above: Te Aorere Wharawhara, Joel Waru & Alex Thompson Maaori Sports Awards Alex Thompson Tamati Sydney Te Aorere Wharawhara Joel Waru

Junior Maaori Sportswoman Junior Maaori Sportsman Senior Maaori Sportswoman Senior Maaori Sportsman

Te Wairere Trophy Eric Kirkness Trophy Papatuanuku Trophy Ranginui Trophy

Special Awards Murray Hawkings Snr Girls’ Volleyball Lynda Goodwin Mollie Allison Braedyn Henderson

Coach of the Year Team of the Year Volunteer of the Year Junior Sportswoman of the Year Junior Sportsman of the Year

Glenn Rowsell Award Butch Tuhakaraina Award Donna Gaskell Trophy Junior Sportswoman Trophy Junior Sportsman Trophy

National Honours Braedyn Henderson Te Aorere Wharawhara

New Zealand Secondary Schools’ Squash Team New Zealand Youth Women’s Volleyball Team

A Magnificent Event

I wish to thank the many volunteers, sponsors, staff, parents and community members who commit so much to provide sporting opportunities for our students. We simply could not offer what we do without your support - so thank you.

To co-ordinate this prize giving is a huge exercise and it is important that we acknowledge those responsible. In particular I acknowledge the efforts of Head of Physical Education, Wendy Davidson and our wonderful Sports Co-ordinating team of Kim Lawrence and new addition, Kirstin Atkinson, for their efforts to make this evening the success it was.

HAVE A RESTFUL AND SAFE HOLIDAY WITH YOUR WHANAU & FRIENDS www.matamatacollege.school.nz www.matamatacollege.school.nz

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Calendar Various Events

IMPORTANT MESSAGE FOR SENIORS Seniors please note: On your return to school in Term 4 you have just fourteen days of instruction before you leave for External exams.

Make the most of this final time in class.

September 2017

WINTER TOURNAMENT WEEK 3—7 SEPTEMBER UNISS 2018 (Upper North Island Secondary Schools’) New World College A played in the A Grade of Upper North Island Secondary Schools (UNISS) Netball Tournament. We went into the tournament knowing it was going to be a tough week and we were reminded of just how tough in our first game, against last year’s winners, St Kentigens! Despite the shock of the big loss the girls came back fighting in the afternoon game to topple Sacred Heart Girls’ College. The next game against another powerhouse of Auckland netball, Westlake Girls’ High, ended in defeat for us. This left us with one win from our first pool and into a new pool in the bottom 16 of the 32 teams in A Grade.

After wins against Auckland Girls’ Grammar and Kaitaia, our third game in the new pool was against Rotorua Girls’ High School. This was possibly the most exciting game of the week. We trailed by two at the first break, four at half-time, and six at the third quarter break. In the final seconds of the game we intercepted a pass which we scored from to draw the game. RGHS had also beaten AGGS and Kaitaia but we finished top of the pool with a slightly better goal average. We were now safe from the relegation zone guaranteed a placing from 17th-24th. We got a win against Carmel and then had a loss against a tough side from Massey. On day five we had two losses to Maclean’s and St Dominic’s, finishing the tournament in 20th place out of 120 teams.

It was wonderful to play this tournament at Harbourside Netball Centre at the Mount and it felt like a ‘home venue’ for us. We stayed in units right on Marine Parade and although the weather could have been kinder we couldn’t complain about the views on the sunny occasions. Thanks Noeline Cleland!

Our parents spoiled us with amazing home cooked meals they delivered each day. Shannon and I gave out points for each game and our MVP for the week went to Oceanna Paul, the Players Player of the tournament (voted by the girls) went to Katie Fountain. Mandy Williams was an inspirational leader for the team.

Mereana Paul was our UNISS umpire. Vicky d’Abo and Elna Muller took over bench duties for us from Wednesday. A big thanks to our wonderful sponsors Matthew and Sheree Hart of New World Matamata. Thanks also to the Kiwanis Club of Matamata who gave us financial support to attend UNISS. We love this game and will be excited all over again to compete at UNISS 2019 on the North Shore.

Kim Lawrence (Coach) & Shannon Johnson (Manager)

1st X1 Boys’ Hockey 2018 – Woolaston Trophy Tournament in Levin It was fitting that the 1st X1 Boys Hockey season concluded with a tournament at the Woolaston Cup in Levin. The team won two out of their five games at the tournament.

The results did not tell the story of how well the team played throughout the week however. It will be remembered as an exciting and successful Tournament with excellent hockey being played by all players and results close and games tight. Reuben Jones (Captain) was voted best player for Matamata College at the conclusion of the games.

Playing for the College for the last time in 2018 were Year 13 students Reuben Jones, Flynn Drysdale-Dunn (in the team for five years), Patrick Roskam, Matthew Lansdaal (in the team for four years) Owen Veltman and Year 12 student Luke Pilmore-Evans.

Faye Mathews (Coach)

1st X1 Girls’ Hockey 2018 at Winter Tournament The 1st XI Hockey Girls have had a fantastic 2018 season.

The new additions to the team who replaced the five senior girls from last year, had a strong training ethic and collectively brought with them a determined positive attitude and a drive to succeed. The team had an overall goal to be competitive and do themselves proud which was instilled in them right from the word go from Coach, Murray Hawkings. Every single team member worked hard and gave their full commitment to each and every game, which saw the girls achieve some great success. This year they played in the A Grade of the Waikato competition for the second year running.

They also competed in the Intercity competition which comprised of 20 A Grade teams from the Midlands area split into two divisions. The girls played in Division 2 and their grit and determination saw them come 4th place overall. Heading into tournament, Eveline Hankers Memorial Cup held in Taupo, the girls had been focusing on ball carrying, stick skills, using width and softening and weighted passes. In addition an emphasis was placed on ensuring they remained mentally tough, confident and trusted each other, exhibiting the strong team work ethos they had carried all season. The girls played some outstanding hockey and came 3rd place out of 17 teams.

- Nicola Parkes TeacherManager

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September June, 2017

1st XI Girls Hockey See article on Previous page

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO MATAMATA COMMUNITY Matamata College fields are to be sprayed for Onehunga Weed (and any other) during the term break from Monday 1 October to Sunday 14 October 2018. The fields are “out of bounds� to everyone throughout this time.

Health & Safety Laws and Regulations advise that all persons are to remove themselves while the spraying is being carried out and for a few hours following the spray application. Thank you for your co-operation in this matter.

COLLEGE SPORTS PHOTOS are now available and you can view online at www.blackstuff.co.nz You can go online and purchase, just look for College Sports Photos tab, open and then follow the written instructions. You can bank deposit or pop into Kodak and Black. Pricing is $12 for formal and $3 for fun for the next 4 weeks. After that time the price increases to $17 and $6.

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LOOKING AHEAD TERM DATES FOR 2018 Term 3 Ends

Friday 28 September

Monday 1 October - Sunday 14 October SCHOOL FIELDS ARE CLOSED DUE TO SPRAYING OF WEEDS Term 4 Begins Monday 15 October Final Day of School

Tuesday 11 December

TERM DATES FOR 2019 Term 1 Begins (Y9 & 13) Ends Term 2 Begins Ends Term 3 Begins

Term 4

Tuesday 29 January Friday 12 April Monday 29 April Friday 5 July Monday 22 July

Ends

Friday 27 September

Begins

Monday 14 October

Final Day of School

Thursday 5 December

This StudyLink Campaign is to encourage students to apply by 16 December 2018 for their 2019 student finance, now live.

It is a date you can’t miss. Check out the campaign video on Facebook. Head to the StudyLink for Providers website and check out the resources.

INFORMATION EVENING - For students in Y8, 9 or 10 Wednesday 24 October 2018 6.30pm to 8.00pm 35 Lorne Street, Morrinsville Email to register for our event: 31.morrinsville.sqn.atc@gmail.com Please bring a Parent or Guardian, supper provided

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