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.