5 Aug 2026

Wednesday 19th August 2026

(postponement day Thursday 20th August)

Our school Cross Country is coming up in the fifth week of the term. Please read all the important information below.

12.00pm – Early Lunch

12.30pm – Leave School and walk together to the course

1.00pm (approximately) Races Begin. 

Race order as follows (Distances may change if the course needs to be altered due to weather or trail conditions):

Year 7  & 8 Boys (2 big laps and 2 short laps)

Year 7 & 8 Girls (2 big laps and 2 short laps)

Year 5 & 6 Boys (2 big laps)

Year 5 & 6 Girls (2 big laps)

Year 1 & 2 Boys (1 short lap)

Year 1 & 2 Girls (1 short lap)

Year 3 & 4 Boys (2 short laps)

Year 3 & 4 Girls (2 short laps)

There are cups for all age groups.

2.30/2.45pm (approximately) 

Last race finished, tidy up of area, return to school. Parents present may take students home with them from the course.

General Information

All children need to wear school sports uniform. Please bring a drink bottle, some extra snacks and lots of warm clothing on this day. 

Children will walk back to school with their teachers at the conclusion of the races if their parent is not present. If parents are present and wish to take their children home directly from the cross country they are most welcome to - after letting your child’s teacher know.

The intended course is the same as previously, as long as the conditions are good. The children will be starting and finishing on the Rail Trail just over the Manuherekia Little Valley Bridge. The school will be congregating and sitting just along from here.

HELP NEEDED!! This is an adventurous course and we need plenty of adult marshalls. If you are able to help with marshaling please email Mr Yeoman ASAP - ollieyeoman@stgerards.school.nz 

Thanks!

 

5 Aug 2026

Kia ora whānau. Thanks to those who have filled out the polyfest permission and medical form. We are still awaiting a response from over half the group. It's a very quick one minute form, we would appreciate your swift response asap if you haven't already done so. Here is the link:

Ployfest 2026 permission and medical update form

Mr Yeoman and Ms Petrie

 

5 Aug 2026

Please can we have all netball, hockey, basketball and cross country trophies back asap so we can get them cleaned, engraved and given out this term. We would appreciate your help with this.

5 Aug 2026

4 Aug 2026

Kia ora,

From our jump jam and mufti day last term, we were able to donate 215 dollars to the Heart Foundation.

Thank you, everyone.