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Encourage & Expect
Excellence
August 2018 Page 2
INSIDE THIS ISSUE International Service 2018 13-14
From the Principal 3-4
International Service 2019 15
Congratulations 5-9
Sports 16-20
From the School Office 10-11
Notices 21
Tuesday 18 September—Chapel Service Assembly
KEY DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
Friday 21 September—Interhouse Hill Run
Wednesday 29 August—Sports Team Photos
Monday 24 September—Halberg House Awards
Thursday 30 August—School of Music Showcase
Tuesday 25 September—Freyberg House Awards
Monday 3 September—Teacher Only Day
Wednesday 26 September—Hillary House Awards
Monday 3 September—Winter Tournament Week
Thursday 27 September—Rutherford House Awards
Saturday 8 September—Year 7/8 Dance at HIBS
Friday 28 September—End of Term 3
Monday 10 September—Year 7/8 AIMS Games Week
Monday 10 October—Start of Term 4
Thursday 13 September—Arts Awards Evening
DAILY TIMES FOR MONDAY, PRINCIPALS ASSEMBLIES HELD
WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY AND EACH TUESDAY. NOTE
FRIDAY PERIOD TIMES BELOW
Period Time Period Time
1 8.35-9.30 1 8.35-9.25
2 9.35-10.25 2 9.25-10.10
Tutor/House 10.25-10.45 Interval 10.10-10.30
Meetings
3 10.30-11.15
Interval 10.45-11.05
4 11.15-12.00
3 11.05-11.55
Break 12.00-12.10
4 12.00-12.50
Assembly 12.10-1.05
Lunch 12.50-1.40
Lunch 1.05-1.55
5 1.40-2.30
5 1.55-2.40
6 2.35-3.25
6 2.40-3.25
CONTACT DETAILS:
Postal Address: Physical Address:
PO Box 48101 Granville Street
Silverstream Trentham
Upper Hutt 5142 Upper Hutt 5019
Phone: 04 528 6227 Email: admin@hibs.school.nz
www.hibs.school.nz
Page 3 On 23 June, following a football training session, twelve Thai boys and their football coach decided to go "sightseeing" and visit the Tham Luang caves for the first time. They planned to go for an hour. Eighteen days later, with the world watching, the final four boys and the coach emerged. The world celebrated. The story received extensive coverage but it is interesting to look at what we might learn from the plight of this group. All of the boys will have their own back story and some of them are tailor made for a Hollywood (or Bollywood, or even Thai) movie. Take for example Adul Sam-on, a 14-year-old member of the Wild Boars football team, who played a vital role in the dramatic rescue of his teammates and coach. He is able to speak five languages — English, Thai, Burmese, Mandarin and Wa (a language spoken near the Myanmar and China border). His knowledge of English was crucial, because he was the only one who could communicate with the British rescue divers who found them. He told the rescuers how long the team had been in the cave and what they needed. Adul has had a difficult life. His parents left him at a Thai Baptist church eight years ago, asking the pastor to look after him. Adul’s status as a stateless child gave him a desire to excel, and he surpassed his fellow classmates. His friends and teachers describe him as an all-rounder. He plays three instruments, has won trophies for many sports from volleyball to futsal, and was a straight-A student. He was the top student in his class at his school and is a very keen footballer. The principal said Adul is good at both studying and sports. Adul is among more than 400,000 people who are registered as stateless in Thailand (according to the UN Refugee Agency), though some estimates put their numbers at 3.5 million. With no birth certificate, no ID card and no passport, Adul cannot legally marry, get a job or bank account, travel, own property or vote. He is a true hero, just like Australian doctor Richard Harris, and his friend Craig Challen, from Perth, who swam all the way to the boys on each of the three rescue-mission days and did not leave the cave until after the boys had been evacuated to safety. The rescue of the 12 Thai boys is a reminder of something we’re in danger of forgetting: our natural default is co-operation. Some days it feels like there’s not a lot of good in the world. And then something happens – like the successful rescue of the Wild Boars football team from an underwater cave system in Thailand – that reminds us of something we’re in danger of forgetting: we naturally want to co-operate. Even across cultures. Even across country and language barriers. Our natural, first instincts are often to help if we can.
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People with all sorts of knowledge, from engineers and divers to birds’ nest collectors who searched
the mountain under which the team were trapped, looking for air holes.
People’s better natures shone through: locals said they were OK with having their home flooded if
gallons of water needed to be pumped out. Companies like Thai Airways flew rescuers from the UK into
Thailand for free. Volunteer teams from around the world including China, Myanmar, Australia, the UK
and the US descended on the site to assist in the rescue. And let’s not forget the sacrifice of Saman
Kunan, the former Thai navy Seal who lost his life trying to rescue the football team.
Watching the video of the British and Thai navy Seals who found the boys, is a powerful way to restore
your faith in humanity. “You’ve been here for 10 days. You are so strong,” said one of the divers who
discovered the boys. “Thank you so much,” says one of the boys, answering in English. It was Adul who
has shown the world that human nature is strong, optimistic and good.
What a wonderful inspiration.
Acknowledgement: various newspaper reports
Mike Hutchins
Principal
After 17 years at HIBS, Mrs Sandy Ramage retired from her position. Sandy’s replacement, Ed
Blunden, will start on 27 August. Ed will be the first Old Boy of HIBS to join our teaching staff and we
look forward to welcoming him.
Also, we recently farewelled John Meli from the IT department, after 9 years of service at HIBS. John
has been promoted to IT Manager at another school and his place will be taken by David Jiang who
starts on 30 August.
Rachel Anderson, who is currently on one year’s refreshment leave, has informed us that she will not be
returning to HIBS next year. Rachel’s replacement, Leigh-Ann McKenzie, who was employed as a
replacement for Rachel for this year, has now been appointed to a permanent position in the Design
Technology and DVC Department.
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Robert May has been selected in Kobe Fleming won the U17 Jacob Campion has made
the NZ Under 21 Fullbore Rifle South Island Squash Title and has the Wellington Rugby Centurions
Team to compete in the National just won the College Sport Under 18 representative side.
Championships and then Long Wellington Regional Squash Open
Range World Championships title. In the final Kobe won 11/3,
which are being held at Trentham 11/3, 11/8.
Rifle Range in January 2019.
Cameron Ferreira has made Leyton Tapa won the Under 15 Jonathan Bailey has made the
the Wellington Rugby community 50 metres freestyle College Sport Under 16B Wellington Rugby
Under 18 representative side. Wellington Swimming Title. Team.
He has also made the Under 16
Wellington Rugby Team.
Ryan Wood won the first ever George Stoupe won the tennis Max Drummond won and set
National Schools Championship doubles title at the Mapei Gold records in his two main strokes at
title in the ROK/DVS Class in the Coast Junior International (Junior the College Sport Wellington
July holidays, this allows him to ITF grade 4). Swimming Championship, the
represent NZ in the Rok Cup Under 15 Boys 100m Freestyle
International Final in Italy in and the Under 15 100m
October. He was also awarded the Backstroke. He also won the 50m
Bruce McLaren award for the backstroke and finished second in
second time. the 100m IM, 200m Freestyle
races in his age-group.
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Graeme Murrell has been Harrison Watt has been Finn Ihimaera-Smiler has been
selected in the Capital Under 18 selected in the Wellington Under selected in the Wellington Under
Hockey Team. 18 Hockey Team. 15A Hockey Team.
Angus Bowmar has been Grayson Dawson has been Oliver Bowman has been
selected in the Wellington Under selected in the Wellington Under selected in the Wellington Under
15A Hockey Team. 15B Hockey Team. 13A Hockey Team to contest the
prestigious Hatch Cup.
Matthew Parry has been Matthew Clark has been Toby Potter has been
selected in the Wellington Under selected in the Wellington Under selected in the Wellington Under
13B Hockey Team which will 13A Hockey Team to contest the 13B Hockey Team which will
contest the Curtis Cup. prestigious Hatch Cup. contest the Curtis Cup.
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Lachlan Bailey has been Jack Gaskin has been selected in Oscar Reid has been selected in
selected for the New Zealand the New Zealand Under 13 Indoor the New Zealand Under 13 Indoor
Under 15 Indoor Cricket B Team Cricket team to play in the Cricket team to play in the
to play in the upcoming Junior upcoming Junior World Cup. upcoming Junior World Cup.
World Cup.
Maxwell Young and William Young are the College Sport Wellington Benjamin Waine has been
Junior Badminton Champions. selected for the Wellington
Phoenix squad to tour Australia.
Senior Under Water Hockey Team win Centrals. The team consisted of James Davies, Jamie Norris,
Nicholas McFadyen, Callum Hartley, Ben Callear, James Martel, Jacob Campion, Oliver Botha, Josh Platt,
Benjamin Cushman, Michael Gray, Eli Campbell-Stokes.
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MISKIMMIN CUP
HIBS regain the Miskimmin trophy after 7 years. The HIBS Under 15 Hockey team had a great day of
competitive hockey on August 14, in the fiercely contested Miskimmin Cup (an annual tournament between
Scots College, Paraparaumu College, Wellington College, HVHS, Wairarapa College and HIBS). The team was
made up of Under 15 players from the 1st, 2nd and 3rd XI’s .
The first match was at 8.15am against Hutt Valley High School. The first half was tight as our team adjusted to
playing with each other and we ended the half up 2-1. HIBS hit the ground running in the second half scoring
three goals and keeping HVHS scoreless. The final score of 5-1 was an encouraging start to our tournament,
with goals to Oliver Bowmar (2), Oliver Edwards, Dominic Fransen and Hunter Slee.
Next was Wairarapa College – with a giant for a goal keeper and some highly skilled mid-fielders, they were
very tough opposition. The HIBS team showed real grit and determination in defence, particularly during the
first half of the game and half time rolled around with both teams scoreless. We opened the second half with
two quick goals (Oliver Bowmar and Dominic Fransen) before they came back with a goal of their own shortly
after. The time ticked away and our mid-fielders anchored HIBS’ domination of the game to lead us to our
second win and earn a place in the final.
Wellington College are one of our regular
hockey rivals and the final match in the
tournament proved no exception to this rule.
It was hard fought by both sides, with every
player on both teams giving 110%. HIBS had
the majority of possession and territory in
the game but Wellington College’s excellent
defence and solid goal keeping kept us
scoreless. When the full time whistle blew it
was a 0-0 draw – an accurate indication of
how well-matched the two teams were.
In order to achieve a result the game moved
on to penalty shoot outs (three players from
each team get 10 seconds to score a goal, in a
one on one match off against the opposition
goalie). The tension was palpable as the rest
of the team waited on the halfway line, while
Angus Bowmar, Oliver Bowmar and Finn
Ihimaera-Smiler prepared for their shots.
Our goalie, Mitchell Williams, had already
played three full games of hockey and done a
fantastic job for HIBS conceding only two
goals all day. Now he was about to face-off
against some of Wellingtons best
representative players. We were all very
nervous.
Oliver Bowmar at the start of his ten second penalty
shoot out
Page 9 MISKIMMIN CUP CONTINUED Our captain Angus Bowmar was up first and reached wide to bypass the goalie: there was a reassuring thud as his shot hit the back of the goal. The first Wellington College shooter came next and also scored. Oliver Bowmar called on all his speed and agility to dribble around the goalie and pop his shot in. Mitchell returned to the goal and faced off against the next Wellington College shooter. He advanced on the player and kicked the ball clear of the goal circle – to resounding applause from his team mates. All we needed now was for Finn to land his shot in the goal and we would win the match. True to form Finn delivered exactly what we needed with a strong decisive shot straight into the back of the goal. HIBS had won the final. We will always remember this day and the great sportsmanship of our Wellington College opposition who lined up a guard of honour to applaud our team as we exited the field. We decided our MVP was between Angus Bowmar and Finn Ihaemara-Smiler, using the exacting paper scissors rock method – Finn walked away with the award at the end of the day. The Miskimmin Cup was presented to HIBS by old boy and former HIBS 1st XI player Sam Miskimmin, who was happy to congratulate the boys on their win. Thanks go to John Bowmar for his steady hand in the coaching role, and Kath Beare for managing the team on the day.
Page 10 TRAIN SERVICES As of the 15th July the Metlink timetable for trains has changed. Students catching the 8.07am train from Waterloo is now running too late to have students at school on time. Students who travel on the train south to Upper Hutt are advised the recommended train to board is the 7.40am from Petone, arriving Waterloo at 7.48am and Trentham at 8.08am. This will ensure students arrive at school on time for start of class at 8.35am. CURRICULUM Parents of current Year 10, 11 and 12 students: Your son should have received his Senior Curriculum Handbook in the post by this time. Please use this document to help your son consider and select his course of study for 2019. NCEA and Subject selection evening will be held at HIBS, on Monday 20 August for current Year 11 and 12 students, and their parents. The evening will start at 6.30pm in the Auditorium. The first 20 minutes in the Auditorium will cover specifics of study at Year 12 and 13, including requirements for University Entrance and any changes to NCEA. Following this, you are invited to the Library to meet with HoDs and teachers to find out more about individual subjects and discuss course selection. Please bring your Senior Curriculum Handbook with you on the evening. Course selection for current Year 10, 11 and 12 students for 2019, is due on the Portal on Monday 27 August. Parents of current Year 9 students: The Junior Curriculum Handbook was posted out on Monday 13 August. This handbook provides the information you need to make decisions about your son’s subjects for Year 10 in 2019. In Year 10, some subjects include NCEA learning contexts and assessment tasks. The results from these assessments will provide credits towards your son’s NCEA Level 1. The front end of the booklet outlines NCEA policy and procedures. There is valuable information in this area about assessment, re-assessment, absence from assessment, lateness of work and the process for appealing grades, which will be important to understand prior to starting NCEA. Subject selection is open on the Portal on Monday 20 August and closes for selections onTuesday 4 Septem- ber. Parents of current Year 8 students: Information about subject selection for Year 9 in 2019 will be emailed out Friday 31 August. The Portal will open on this day and will close for subject selections on Friday 7 September. Parents of current Year 7 students: Subject selection for our current Year 7 students, for Year 8 in 2019 will be made in Term 4.
Page 11 NCEA SUMMARY AND REPORTING Parents of current Year 11, 12 and 13 students: NCEA Summary: Students can login to the Portal at anytime to access their achievement information regarding NCEA. Once a grade is published by a teacher, this will show on individual NCEA Summary information on the Portal. Students can gain a copy of their NCEA Entries from Ms Hullena during Tutor time, if they would like to check further details heading into external examinations. Internal Evidence Examinations (IEE): The following information highlights the schedule for our school Internal Evidence Exams. These examination results are very important, as they highlight what the student already understands, and what they need to focus their study on heading into the external examinations. They will also provide a derived grade for a student(s), should an exceptional circumstance happen during the external NCEA examinations. Term 3, Week 8: Tuesday 11 September - English IEE Year 11, 12 and 13 (including the digital Year 11 English IEE), Year 11 Visual Art workshop (in the afternoon). Term 4, Week 1: Tuesday 16 – Friday 19 October – all other subjects with external standards, Year 11 Visual Art workshop Friday (TBC). This term, Senior Reports (Year 11 – 13) will be completed at two different times on the Portal. Our intention is to provide more timely and therefore more useful feedback to students in those subjects which are internally assessed, or have a portfolio or report external component which is submitted prior to the NCEA external examinations. Students studying the following subjects: Design Tech -Year 11, 12 and 13 DET, DVC Year 11, 12 and 13 Visual Art Painting Year 11, 12 and 13, Photography – Year 12 and 13, Design – Year 11, 12 and 13, Physical Education – Year 11, 12 and 13, Digital Technologies – Year 12 and 13, Math Alternative - Year 11 (11MAA) only, Mathematics – Year 13 (13MAT) only, Gateway Year 12 and 13 will be able to access their reports for the above subjects on the Portal on Friday 31 August. All other subjects and the Tutor Teacher report will be published on the Portal on Friday of the last week of this term. The Motivation Grades for all subjects, irrespective of when they are published on the Portal, will be collated on the Tutor Teacher report at the end of the term. Term 4: An NCEA Summary report will be published in Week 3 (2 Nov) for seniors only. This is a Grade Summary report which will include results for all internally assessed standards and results from the Internal Evidence Examinations (IEE) where applicable. SECOND HAND UNIFORM A reminder to parents if you would like to have that spare shirt, jersey or set of PE gear available for your son, take a look at our 2nd hand uniform quick link, which can be accessed through the front page of the HIBS website. Available uniform and contact details listed for your perusal.
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UNIVERSITY OF CANTERBURY—FREE SEMINAR FOR PARENTS OF TEENS
Parents and caregivers of secondary school students (Years 9-13) are invited to a free ‘Parents as
Career Educators’ seminar on Monday 27 August 2018.
The seminar will provide parents with tips and advice to guide their teenagers through the various
career and study options available to them in the modern world. This free seminar will cover:
The world of work: looking forward
How to make informed career decisions now and in the future
How parents can assist
Career development resources
Presented by a career consultant from the University of Canterbury | Te Whare Wananga o Waitaha
(UC), the seminar will assist parents to help their teens consider ALL their options, whether this is
work, university, polytechnic, an apprenticeship, private providers or other possibilities. (This event
is NOT about study options at UC.)
The seminar will be held from 7:00pm-8:30pm at Kelson Community Centre, 5a Timaru Grove,
Kelson, Lower Hutt. Register online at: www.canterbury.ac.nz/events
French Movie Night
Open to HIBS
Students and families
Friday 31st of August
Venue: Auditorium Synopsis
In 1916, 12-year-old Adama lives in a remote village in West Africa.
Time: 6 – 7:30pm One evening his older brother Samba vanishes. Defying the wishes
of his elders, Adama went to find him. His journey takes him over
Free admission the sea to Europe and to the front line in Verdun.
With the authorization of IFCinemaPage 13 The International Service team successfully completed their building project in Vanuatu over the last school holidays. This entailed building a concrete block kindergarten classroom that also doubled as a cyclone shelter on the somewhat remote island of Pele. It was a truly amazing experience for the boys and staff, to be able to live and work alongside the local villagers and use the funds generated by the HIBS community to carry out this project. The HIBS students were superb ambassadors for the school and they worked tirelessly as a team in testing conditions. We are grateful to all of you that helped us meet our fundraising targets over the past year. We would also like to pass on our thanks to Mitre 10 and Leedsafe for supplying us with our building tools free of charge. The winner of the naming rights for the venture was Steve Slicker Real Estate. The team consisted of Ike Baker, Sam Brock, Louis Calvert, Joshua Cheung, Joel Cutler, Jago Dellow, Sam Fleming Finn Gallagher, Euan McDowall, Blair McInnarney, Finn McMillan, Ishan Parbhu, Josh Plowman, Anish Rama, Max Spink, Mr Falloon, Mr Lawrence and Mrs Lawrence. We would like to pass on our best wishes to the IS team of 2019.
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Page 15 The fundraising for the next HIBS International Service project is underway. We would like to acknowledge the early support from Roshni Patel from the Expresso Cafe who offered to get involved and supplied the curries that many of you are now enjoying. We know we are very lucky to have a community focused on giving our students a global understanding of the world they live in. Congratulations to the students named in the team, we know they will be great ambassadors for HIBS. They are: Scott Burrows Jack Cox Cameron Draper James Grant Kahu Gray Gerrry Green Ben Grenfell Jack Healy Cole Kennedy Euan McLaren Harrison Press Geordie Scoringe Jacob Yee Thanks Craig Stevenson Craig Johnson Alan Watts
Page 16 HOCKEY The recent school holidays saw Graeme Murrell and Harrison Watt perform with distinction at their National Championships. Graeme was a member of the Capital under 18 team which won the National Regional Championship title defeating Auckland 3-0 in the final. The Championship was played in Dunedin against the other 7 regions which encompass New Zealand. The Capital team, is a selection of players from Wellington, Wairarapa, Kapiti-Horowhenua, Nelson and Marlborough. Har- rison’s Wellington under 18 team won the National Association title, defeating Canterbury 1-0 in the final. This title includes competitors from 18 of New Zealand’s strongest associations. It is a rarity that both tournaments are won by the same association. A fantastic achievement.
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CROSS COUNTRY
As the 2018 season draws to a close, there are a wide range of achievements to reflect on for our
Cross Country team.
In the College Sport Wellington Regional Championships on May 30, Jonah Seeds claimed the Junior
title over a challenging course around Upper Hutt’s Harcourt Park. Running hard from the gun, Jonah
never looked like giving up his lead and his time of 9.48 over such a hilly course was superb. Just
24 seconds behind him in second place, Maxwell Young also ran a great race, and with Toby
Harrington in 11th these boys easily claimed the 3-person team title over our larger rivals like
Wellington College. With William Young in 16th, Jack Evans in 21st and promising Year 7 Blake Philip
in 29th, the HIBS boys also won the 6-person team race for the first time since 2013. Finlay Seeds
claimed the silver medal in the Under 16 boys’ race, completing the 4km course in a very quick 13.13,
and in the Under 19 boys’ race, NZ representative Logan Slee, overcame a slow start to make his way
back to the leading pack, ultimately completing his 6km race in 19.48 to finish 4th. In his final race for
the HIBS team, Andrew Ledger came in 22nd in a strong field and was subsequently awarded his
Cross Country Honours badge in a recent assembly in recognition of his long-term commitment to the
sport.
Andrew Ledger in his final race for HIBS Logan Slee fights his way back to the leading pack at Wel-
lington ChampsPage 18
CROSS COUNTRY
On June 19, our Year 7 and 8 team competed in the Hutt Schools Cross Country, aiming to finish in the
top 10 to qualify for the Regional Championships, over a 3km course around Trentham Memorial
Park. In the Year 8 race, Alexander Prichard finished in 3rd. Jamie Read finished 8th and Harry
Lamont 9th, to make the Lower Hutt schools team. Nkhata Hollywell was unlucky for finish 11th for
the second year running, only just missing out on selection. Lachlan Wesley-Smith 12th and Ethan
Bingham 16th, were among the first finishers in the race. Blake Philip paced himself brilliantly to win
the Year 7 race, and in 6th place Tyler Hudig, Riley Schindler 8th and Benny Byrne 9th, qualified for
the next round. The majority of our team were in the mix for top 10 places in the race with Edmund
Wilson, Aiden Bailey and Harry Allen in 12th, 13th and 15th places respectively.
Finlay Seeds surges into the lead at the NZ Champs
Year 7 team at the Hutt Zone Champs. Back row from left:
Benny Byrne, Aidan Bailey, Riley Schindler, Rhys Evans,
Harry Allen. Front row from left: Blake Philip, Tyler Hudig,
Edmund Wilson, Max Old, Carter Lynch
Year 8 team at Hutt Zone Champs. Back row from left: Harry Lamont, Jamie Read, Nkhata Hollywell, Ted Callaghan, Tom Brownsword.
Front row from Left: Alexander Prichard, Ethan Bingham, Daniel Brownsword, Lachlan Ross, Lachlan Wesley-SmithPage 19
CROSS COUNTRY CONTINUED
A huge contingent of HIBS boys travelled to Taupo to contest this year’s New Zealand Secondary
Schools Cross Country Championships, held on a true Cross Country course around the Spa Park next
to the Waikato River. As always, this top quality event draws in the very best and to feature on the
podium everything needs to go right on the day. Wellington champ Jonah Seeds could not replicate
his blistering pace from the Regional race, and completed the 3km course in 10.34, to finish 20
seconds outside the medals in 7th. Max Young showed why he was included in the Wellington
Regional team, finishing in 17th in a field of 143 runners. Finlay Seeds sought to reverse the result
from the Regional race, taking it to Wellington champ Will Anthony at the end of his first 2km lap, to
occupy a position in the medals, but ultimately faded into 8th. Our sole runner in the Senior Boys
race, Logan Slee, could not match the pace of the leaders on the day, but finished in a respectable 27th
in a huge field of 182 runners. Our Junior 3-man team of Jonah Seeds, Maxwell Young and William
Young, finished just outside the medals behind Hamilton Boys, St Peters and Auckland Grammar but
were again the best from the Wellington schools on the day. Our junior 6-man team, Jonah Seeds,
Maxwell Young, William Young, Jack Evans, Henry Evans and Reegan Kowalczyk were 6th.
In the last major event of the year for the HIBS team on June 5, our Year 7 and 8 qualifiers contested
the Wellington Regional Champs also held over the short, sharp hills of Harcourt Park. It was another
impressive performance from Blake Philip, who turned a 4 second deficit behind the leaders into a 4
second win in the space of around 300m, to record a time of 10.25 over 3km. Tyler Hudig finished in
19th place and Benny Byrne in 46th. Alexander Prichard qualified for the annual Inter-Regional
Championships with his 8th place finish in the Year 8 race with a fast 10.09 over the same 3km
course with Jamie Read also going under 11
minutes in 23rd and Harry Lamont in 28th. It’s
worth noting, that all of these boys contributed
to winning Lower Hutt schools teams in both
the Year 7 and 8 races ahead of all Wellington,
Kapiti and Wairarapa teams.
Jonah Seeds well in control at the Wellington Champs Blake Philip on the podium after winning the Wellington Regional
Year 7 titlePage 20 CHESS At the end of Term 2, the school chess teams competed in the Wellington Regional Chess Tourna- ment. The Secondary team of Olly Evans, Marcus Felderhof, David Kennedy and Anton Weitzel, each won at least half their games; but in a tight competition ended up 5th, only one game behind the two teams on 3rd equal. In the Intermediate Tournament, we had three teams good enough to compete. The C team of Soham Rawat, Ben Wyness, Adithya Ramaswamy and Cameron Bealing, played well to finish 13 th of the 23 teams. The B team of Carter Lynch, Ryan Currier, Radley Arthur and James Carmichael, were 3rd on a countback from 2nd equal (by one game) and the A team of Caleb He, Joshua Knowles, Zhiheng Dai and Vincent Luo won the tournament with 20 games out of 24 and so qualify to go to the National Championships at Mount Maunganui in September. The boys all practise regularly at school during their lunchtimes and because they are mostly close together in ability, there is a good deal of rivalry to claim the top spots in each team.
Page 21 BASKETBALL Cairo Leong, Year 10, went to Las Vegas for basketball with the New Zealand basketball Academy. Cairo’s team played three tournaments over the 17 days they were away. His team came third in the second ‘Jam On It’ tournament, receiving bronze medals and then went on to win first place in the Fab 48 Hoops tournament becoming the 13U Platinum Champions beating a team called Grassroots Sizzle 64-36!
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