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Whangaparaoa Midweek Tennis

Whangaparaoa Tennis Club, Midweek Tennis, new members HAVE-A-GO DAY, Wednesday 26 October 2011, starting at 9.30am.

Our resident coach Ken McLeod will be in attendance, with a supply of Wilson racquets for trial.  Any new members joining from HAVE-A-GO DAY are entitled to a $50.00 REBATE on their first year's subscription.

Come along to Edith Hopper Park, Ladies Mile, Manly, for a couple of hours of fun tennis, with morning tea provided.

Enquiries telephone Helen Crawford 428 5175

Hibiscus Coast Netball Centre Junior Twilight Season

The annual summer netball competition starts October 27th 2011 and runs for six weeks.

All girls and boys in years 2-8 are welcome to play. Its a great opportunity to try out a netball for the first time or take it up again after a break.

Please contact Caroline at Netball2@sportgulfharbour.co.nz if you would like to play.
 

Not too late to register for Summer Sport

Sport Gulf Harbour Summer Sport Registrations are still open:



  • Summer Soccer contact Jean
  • Touch Rugby contact Jennie
  • Tennis contact Jennie
  • Golf contact Silvie
  • Auckland Marathon for Kids contact Cass
  • And any twilight netball enquiries contact Caroline



For all details of costs and times, etc please refer to the website www.sportgulfharbour.co.nz

2011 Intermediate Schools Rippa Tournament



Our Year 7 and 8’s recently participated in the Intermediate Schools Rippa Tournament at the North Harbour Stadium grounds.
We were a little apprehensive in approaching the day especially in knowing our first game up was against Northcross Intermediate.
But our nerves soon vanished when we realised we were ably competitive in matching up to the skills of and size of the opposition.
The Gulf Harbour team showed commendable tenacity and team spirit throughout the tournament.
They won their match against Mahurangi College and drew against Whangaparaoa College. Even though they lost their other two matches they certainly came off the field knowing they were up to the challenge.
A special ‘ups’ to the Year 6 girls, Holly Skinner, Camryn Birley and Sune Louw who joined the team for the day and to Liam Clark for his determined leadership of the team.
We would like to express our gratitude to the parents who helped out with transport.

A Great Cricket Session!


On Monday we had a great cricket session with Dave Evans. He taught us to throw and catch a cricket ball. Dave Evans was from Auckland Cricket and worked with the year 1 to 4s. We played a cool game where you try to hit cricket wickets as hard as you can and knock them down faster than the other team. We had a small game to finish it off.  Dave gave out bags with lots of cricket stuff in them like famous cricket player cards, dice cricket and posters. We even got some Milo!

Maybe you would like to play cricket this summer. Here’s the local club... 
by Jared and Lyndon

Room 16

Auckland 'Basketball Tournament'


The Hibiscus Coast Under 13’s Girls Basketball Team was formed after four years of the Coast not having any girls teams at representative level.  None of the girls in this years’ squad have any prior representative level experience but all the girls worked very hard on their individual skills and as a team to improve.

Recently the team participated in the Auckland ‘Inter-City Basketball Tournament’, where 9 teams based from within the greater Auckland area participated in a fierce competition over seven weeks.  This tournament was a great build up in preparation for the BBNZ Age Group Premierships hosted at the North Shore Events Centre during the weekend of 5-7 August. 

The girls commitment and team work came together to secure a hard fought 4th placing at the Prems, making themselves eligible to compete in the BBNZ Age Group Nationals Tournament”, being held in Napier over the week of October 7 - 21, 2011. 

This is the first girls’ representative team from the Hibiscus Coast to make Nationals and the coaches and parents are very proud of the girls

Big congratulations to Leilani Schmidt-Geen, Mia Cunningham-South and Jazmin Tufuga for representing Gulf Harbour School as part of this outstanding achievement and best of luck to them all for the Nationals.




A Chilly Day at the Year 7 and 8 Netball Zone Day



2 Teams of Gulf Harbour Yr 7 & 8 students attended the 2011 Intermediate Netball Zone Day held by Carmel College at Netball North Harbour on Tuesday 16th August.

They braved the extreme weather to compete with other Intermediate Schools in the area and have some fun along the way.

Whilst our Year 7 team finished the day with a full team, our 'unlucky' Year 8 team had several injuries but fought back in the end to win their last game of the day, showing great team work with a few of our Yr 7 students who pitched in to help complete their team.

Again, we couldn't come to these events without some fantastic, supportive parents (thanks to Wendy, Lee, Cassandra & Caroline) and thanks to the students who attended for giving it their all in pretty tough conditions!



GHS Netballers Clean Up at Local Tournament!


Well done to our Year 4, 5 and 6 netball players who competed in the Whangaparaoa School Netball Tournament on Tuesday 9th August.
Our teams did superbly with our Year 4 'G Force' team and our Year 6 'Flames' team taking home the winner's trophies in their age groups.
The day was full of action, with each team playing 5 games each. A huge THANK YOU to the parents and coaches who came along to help, it was very much appreciated.
Check out the great footage below. More photos to come.


Summer Sport Registration Afternoon - August 24th 3-4pm Room 8

August 24th in Room 8 from 3-4 pm is the Sport Gulf Harbour summer sport registration.


If you are interested in playing the following sports come along to talk to the delegate and sign up for a summer sport.  We accept all abilities social and serious and all sports are for children right through from year 1 to 8. Uniforms are provided for each sport included in the fees. Details of each sport is available on our website www.sportgulfharbour.co.nz


  • Touch Rugby (Wednesdays - Orewa) begins September 7th $50
  • Summer Soccer (Mondays - Stanmore bay) begins October 31st $45
  • Adidas Auckland Marathon for kids training (Friday lunchtimes at school) begins August 26th $25
  • Golf (several days - Whanga Golf Club) begins October 24th $55
  • Tennis (Fridays - Manly) begins October 28th $40

For all sports Sport Gulf Harbour membership is required.  Cost $10 per term with lots of benefits.  See our website http://www.sportgulfharbour.co.nz/index.php/membership


Cash or cheque payments only will be available on the afternoon.  If you cant make registration but are interested please see our website to contact each sport's delegate.

Touch Rugby begins September 7th at Orewa

Sport Gulf Harbour is putting together teams for the Sharks Touch Rugby league played Wednesdays from 7th September to 9th December at Victor Eaves Park  in Orewa.


Teams are graded years 1&2, years 3&4, years 5& 6, Years 7&8, years 9-13 mixed or boys.


If you are interested in playing please
contact Jennie on touch@sportgulfharbour.co.nz
or come to our registration afternoon:
August 24th Room 8 3-4pm.


Cost is $50 incl uniform and SGH Memberhsip costs if you are not already a member.

North Harbour Hockey Tournament


The Year 7/8 students went to Rosedale Park on Thursday the 23rd of June to compete in the North Harbour Hockey tournament.

We played four fun filled but challenging games against Albany Junior High, Takapuna Normal Intermediate, Murrays Bay Intermediate and Mahurangi College.

Throughout the day we worked hard to improve our passing which helped us to get the ball into the other teams striking circle.

Our team showed great sportsmanship by supporting and cheering on other teams.

We would like to thank all of the parent helpers that supported us at this event, you made this day possible.

After-School Basketball and Netball update

Basketball:
All basketball teams will roll over into term 3.  Please let your manager know if you are unable to play.


Final training night this Tuesday - don't forget your crazy hats!


We start back week two of term 3.  Term fees to be paid first week back please. For more information please contact Lynette on basketball@sportgulfharbour.co.nz.






Netball:
Games will not be played during the school holidays except for the first Saturday - enjoy the break.


But if you do want more there is a holiday programme being run at Edith Hopper courts.  Please contact Lynda for more details netball@sportgulfharbour.co.nz.


And don't forget toll gate fund raising this week at the courts.

Rippa Rugby Rulz !

Recently we had two teams competing in the North Harbour Schools Rippa Rugby Tournament. Both teams competed admirably, winning their fair share of games.The players involved are to be commended for their resilience, skill and most importantly outstanding sportsmanship.

GHS was also represented in an invitational tournament held at the North Harbour Stadium. The best school teams throughout North Harbour were in involved in this event and were vying for a place in the Rippa World cup competition to be held in conjunction with the other big event soon to happen.
Our team gave outstanding performances in their bid to make the final but were unfortunately pipped at the post by the team that eventually made the final.
Many thanks to the enthusiastic band of supporting parents in both tournaments and your transportation of the teams to the events is much appreciated.
In all we were very proud of our achievements on the field. Well done teams!  

Time for Skiing and Snow Boarding

All levels and ages are catered for through Snow Planet's Chilly Bin Club – lessons are offered on Mondays and Fridays, whatever day suits you better.


So if your child wants to try something a bit different, or would like to take snowboarding or skiing to the next level, let Carmen know!


We are taking registrations now for those wanting lessons in Term 3. Please send enquiries now to Carmen at skiing@sportgulfharbour.co.nz

Year 7/8 Inter-School Hockey Tournament



On Thursday the 16th of June we hosted the Inter-School Year 7/8 Hockey Tournament at our school. 

A mixed team of Year 7 and 8 students from Gulf Harbour, Silverdale and Stella Maris participated in the coast cluster hockey tournament.


Each team played twice and they all grew in confidence as the games went on. In every game we scored goals and our school's Player of the Day was Ashleigh Nelson who got picked by the other coaches and refs.


It was a great day and the team are looking forward to the North Harbour Hockey tournament next week.

Auckland Kids Marathon - 30th October



The kids run the full marathon over 10 weeks. We will do a lunch time run of 2 km on a Friday starting Friday 26th August for 10 weeks, a 2km in your own time run,  and then run the final 2.195 km at the Auckland Marathon.  


It is very exciting running in with adults who have just completed the full marathon. 


Join the Sport Gulf Harbour Team. To register contact Cass on running2@sportgulfharbour.co.nz.  Free t-shirt early bird special to June 30th.

Year 7 and 8 students set for success


Dear Parents,


Gulf Harbour School stands out from the schools in our area for many reasons. Our work, our approach and our children all indicate that we are different, and we are proud of that fact!
Additionally, our school is structured to accommodate the Year 7 & 8 years (known as a full primary). Again, unlike most other schools in our area we are both proud and confident in the knowledge our children are set for success because they stay the full course at Gulf Harbour School.


In summary, our key points are:

  • For the developing adolescent our full primary context is best because this promotes the leadership, self image and sense of identity fostered.
  • Full primary schools are very common.
  • Most High Schools (Colleges) start at Year 9.
  • Our student academic achievement is above national average.
  • The opportunities our children participate in are huge due to our lower numbers and commitment in this area.

I trust this assists you in making an informed and positive choice for your child.


Please read the key points in more detail.





New Captains Log


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Quae subinde ac multi nocerentur, publicitus indignatio percrebuit statutumque ut ia eam die altera severissime saxorum iaculationibus vindicaretur. Quod consilium virtutibus cantionum antevortit et ut illa Medea unius dieculae a Creone impetratis indutiis totam eius domum filiamque cum ipso sene flammis coronalibus deusserat, sic haec devotionibus sepulchralibus in scrobem procuratis, ut mihi temulenta narravit proxime, in suis sibi domibus tacita numinum violentia clausit, ut toto biduo non claustra perfringi, non fores evelli, non denique parietes ipsi quiverint perforari, quoad mutua hortatione consone clamitarent quam sanctissime deierantes sese neque ei manus admolituros, et si quis aliud cogitarit salutare laturos subsidium. Et sic illa propitiata totam civitatem absolvit. At vero coetus illius auctorem nocte intempesta cum tota domo, id est parietibus et ipso solo et omni fundamento, ut erat, clausa ad centesimum lapidem in aliam civitatem summo vertice montis exasperati sitam et ob id ad aquas sterilem transtulit. Et quoniam densa inhabitantium aedificia locum novo hospiti non dabant, ante portam proiecta domo discessit.

Quae subinde ac multi nocerentur, publicitus indignatio percrebuit statutumque ut ia eam die altera severissime saxorum iaculationibus vindicaretur. Quod consilium virtutibus cantionum antevortit et ut illa Medea unius dieculae a Creone impetratis indutiis totam eius domum filiamque cum ipso sene flammis coronalibus deusserat, sic haec devotionibus sepulchralibus in scrobem procuratis, ut mihi temulenta narravit proxime, in suis sibi domibus tacita numinum violentia clausit, ut toto biduo non claustra perfringi, non fores evelli, non denique parietes ipsi quiverint perforari, quoad mutua hortatione consone clamitarent quam sanctissime deierantes sese neque ei manus admolituros, et si quis aliud cogitarit salutare laturos subsidium. Et sic illa propitiata totam civitatem absolvit. At vero coetus illius auctorem nocte intempesta cum tota domo, id est parietibus et ipso solo et omni fundamento, ut erat, clausa ad centesimum lapidem in aliam civitatem summo vertice montis exasperati sitam et ob id ad aquas sterilem transtulit. Et quoniam densa inhabitantium aedificia locum novo hospiti non dabant, ante portam proiecta domo discessit.