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After inclement weather cancelled the afternoon events of Athletics Day on February 24th, it was great to get out in the sunshine on the afternoon of Wednesday, 15th March to wrap up the remaining age-group field events and track finals, as well as ignite some healthy spirit and light-hearted competition among the school houses. The afternoon started with a hotly contested 800m track event, followed by the age-group 100m finals which saw some very close races and finishes, and provided great entertainment for those students watching and supporting from the side lines. Next up was the house relay that got…

Lennart Wimmer was a member of the New Zealand U18 Mens Ice Hockey team that competed at the 2023 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship Division 3 in South Africa in March. The young Ice blacks haven’t played in an international tournament since 2019. The team went on to secure gold with a 7-12 victory over the host nation in their last game of competition. The gold medal was New Zealand’s first at any level of IIHF play since 2018. Winning a gold medal at a world championship is the ultimate goal for any athlete. It is a moment of glory…

Competitiveness will always be a part of the Chapman family and when it comes to surf lifesaving, some people just want to keep it in the family. Winning runs in their blood and this incredibly talented duo, Emma and Dylan Chapman are a great example of what can be achieved with hard work and dedication. Surf lifesaving is a valuable activity and an important part of the beach culture, but it also doubles as an exciting and thrilling competitive sport. Competitions test the athletes’ physical strength, endurance, and skills while emphasizing the importance of teamwork and coordination. On 10th, 11th…

Water polo is an exciting game that combines physical strength and agility with tactics, strategy, and team co-ordination. For new players, this fast-paced game can seem intimidating at first. However, at the recent one day tournament, our Junior team worked together as a cohesive unit to display strength and skill whilst competing against high level teams. Our team sustained a level of excellence throughout the tournament, ending in a strong finish with 4 wins against the following schools: 8-4 against Epsom girls 13-3 against Kristen 10-0 against King’s College 11-0 against St Cuths A great coach is an essential part…

On Saturday the 18th of March the Rutherford Junior water polo team participated in a tournament at Sacred Heart College. The tournament went from 10 am to 5pm and consisted of four games. Game one was against Epsom Girls Grammar, our second was against Kristen College, our third game was against Kings College and our last game was against St Cuthbert's. Our pre-game warmup during the first game was four laps of freestyle, passing across the pool, and then a couple of shots on goal. We started the game with me as the swimmer for the swim-off and scored within…

The Central Western Zones Champs was held at West Wave Aquatic Centre on Tuesday 7th March, with a cohort of 17 Rutherford Students qualifying to attend and represent our school against nine other schools. The day was incredibly fast paced, with heats moved through quickly and efficiently, giving our swimmers very little downtime to recoup their energy before being called up to race again. Racing was intense, and our students certainly held their own against some fierce competition. The 100 metre freestyle relays were a real spectacle to watch, with just 2.3 seconds deciding the Girl’s relay, in which our…

Emma and Dylan Chapman competed at the Northern region surf lifesaving championships over the past week. This event puts competitors' skills to the test in a range of beach and ocean competitions where they can showcase their talents. This event took place at Orewa Beach on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings. It’s normally on a weekend but was delayed due to the cyclone. Both Emma and Dylan came away with some fantastic results. Their achievements are highlighted below, and we congratulate both students on their outstanding achievements.In a strong field of surf lifesaving competitors Emma and her crew competed in…

Tuesday 28th Feb saw two teams from Rutherford attend the annual Central/West Tag Tournament held at Moire park…a Senior Girls team and a Senior Boys team. The Girls team played with grit and determination, facing some skilled opposition. There were run away tries, diving tags, and even a few big hits at times! Despite not getting the results they wanted, they played with pride and sportsmanship, demonstrating the school values in all aspects. The Boys however, had a very successful day! They went through their pool undefeated, giving the “big” schools like MAGS a good run for their money with…