B Netball Team are Winners!

Fendalton B Under 11 netball team played their final on Saturday (see story below), to finish runner up to Belfast after extra time in a thrilling match. Since the prize giving, however, Christchurch Netball Centre has advised that the full time score – 23-23, should have been recorded as the final result, in which case Fendalton is to share the title with Belfast: the umpires made a mistake ordering the teams to play extra time, and the goals scored in that time have been expunged.

So even bigger congratulations to the team, who are DEFINITELY champions now, even though their supporters knew that anyway!

Basketball Teams 1st and 2nd

Wharenui Junior Basketball

RESULTS 2010

Round 2

Y5/6 A grade (4 teams – double round robin – 6 games)

Middleton Red 1^st with 12 points

Fendalton Firebirds 2^ND with 8 points

Hillview Blue 4^th

Middleton Green 3^rd

Y5/6 B grade (6 teams – round robin - finals)

Fendalton Thunderbirds 1st

Ilam Falcons 2^nd

Hillview Red 6^th

Hillview White 5^th

Middleton White 3^rd

Ilam Lakers 4^th

Fendalton B runners up in thrilling final

Fendalton B lost by the narrowest margin in the Christchurch Netball Centre’s Under 11 Division Two final on Saturday, going down in extra time to a strong and consistent Belfast team.

On a still and sunny Hagley Park netball court, Fendalton B took the lead at the start of the game and led most of the way through the first quarter, before Belfast clicked into gear and went into quarter time 7-4 ahead. Fendalton fought back well in the second quarter, bringing the match level at 11 all by half time.

Belfast rebuilt their lead through the third quarter, with Fendalton again catching their opponent and taking the lead for much of the final quarter. By the end of the match, though, they had not done quite enough to hold onto their advantage, some nerves holding the Fendalton players back and some good teamwork by Belfast bringing the scores even at the final whistle with 23 each.

In the extra time period, one team could finish the game by gaining a clear two goal lead. Belfast had the centre pass to start extra time, scoring with their first attack. Fendalton replied promptly and confidently to bring it back even. Belfast then scored, leaving, Fendalton the job of scoring again to stay in touch. After three unsuccessful Fendalton attempts in the shooting circle, Belfast’s defence managed to secure the ball, moving it down the court to achieve the winning goal, with the final score 26-24.

Although it was a shame that anyone should lose such an exciting and memorable game, well done to Belfast for holding their nerve to the end, and what a great performance by Fendalton to come so close to winning the trophy.

Congratulations to Fendalton B stars Sam, Katie, Helena, Cille, Millie, Ashleigh and Stella, plus Kirsten who missed the final and Flossie from the A team who was standing by in case a sub was needed, and Alice whose injury earlier in the season kept her on the sideline.

More Chess Success

A report from Liz Gregory on the A Chess Team who competed today at Cathedral Grammar:
The team came fourth in the centrals and are eligible to go to Ashburton next week for the South Island champs - they did really well and beat Waimairi A who beat them at the Northwest Zones
Liz

Silver and Bronze to Ski Team

Nick C won a Silver in the Year 3/4 Boys and Annabelle F a Bronze in the Year 5/6 Girls at the Primary and Intermediate School Ski Races on Sunday. Well done to all of the team yesterday at Mt. Cheeseman! A big thanks to our team manager, Di Cooke

Fendalton Saturday Netball B team makes the final

On Saturday Fendalton B advanced to the Christchurch Netball Centre’s Under 11 Division Two final this weekend after beating Thorrington 20-10. After a dominant first quarter, when Fendalton raced to a 9-1 lead, it looked as if the match was well and truly safe, but Thorrington fought back well in the second and third quarters to within three goals of Fendalton, whose nerves started to show. However, the final quarter saw the team rebuild their big lead, and confirm that they will play Belfast in Saturday’s final. The game is at 10.30 at Hagley Park and all support will be most welcome.

Friday Sport Cancelled 20.8.10

As the grounds are closed all Year 5/6 Friday Sport is cancelled for Friday 20 August. That is the end of the season for Winter Sport except for the A and B Netball and A Hockey team who play in the Centrals tournament on Thursday 9 September.

A big thanks to all parents who have supervised, coached, provided transport and supported our teams this winter.

Orienteering Entries Close FRIDAY 20 August

Entries for the Schools' Orienteering event on 9 and 10 September are due on FRIDAY 20 AUGUST. Forms are available at Room 8A and are to be returned there. Thanks

Ski Team

Our Ski team competes this Sunday at Mt. Cheeseman, weather permitting, in the Canterbury Primary School Ski Races. All the best to:
1.Gracie H Year 3/4
2. Madi H Year 5/6
3. George C Year 5/6
4. Nick C Year 3/4
5. Will E Year 1/2
6. Alex E Year 5/6
7. Grace E Year 5/6
8. Zoe B Year 3/4
9. Jordyn B Year 5/6
10. James B Year 3/4
11. Anabelle F Year 5/6
12. Ben M Year 1/2

Reserves:
13. Jamie M-L
14. Ben M-L
15. Benjamin Y
16. Emily Y
17. Ben H
18. Rosa F
19. Amelia T
20. Payton A

Semi Final Awaits for Fendalton B Saturday Netball team

Playing in Christchurch Netball Centre’s Saturday competition in the Under 11 grade, Fendalton B pulled off a memorable victory at the weekend to go through to a semi-final next Saturday. Needing to win or draw against St Nicholas to go through, the team had a very nervous start and seemed to have lost the great form they have shown in recent weeks. Down by 3-6 at half-time and trailing 7-9 at three quarter time, in the final quarter it all came together in superb fashion with Fendalton B racking up seven unanswered goals to win by 14-9. An excellent team performance, with everyone making a great contribution. This Saturday’s semi-final is against Thorrington A, a team that Fendalton B played last term for a 13-13 draw, so it is likely to be a big challenge, but one the girls can overcome if they can continue on from the final quarter of the game on Saturday.

Chess Success

Well done to all of our 32 players who played in a day long Chess Tournament at school on Wednesday. Our E team won the B Grade and our A team were second in the A Grade. Both teams had a crucial game in their final match in Round 7 as they were first equal with one game to play. It was very exciting!

Thanks to our mums, especially Elizabeth Gregory, who supported us during the day and to all the children who were superbly behaved and tried their hardest.

Results:
A Grade:
1st Waimairi A
2nd FOS A
3rd FOS B
4th FOS D
5th FOS C
6th Cotswold A
7th St. Patrick's Kaiapoi

B Grade
1st FOS E
2nd Waimairi B
3rd Hurunui College
4th FOS F
5th Cotswold B
6th= FOS G and H

Two wins at West Zone Tournament

Our A Hockey and A Netball teams both had wins today at the West Zone Sports Tournament and have qualified for the Primary Sports Canterbury Championships on Thursday 9 September. The A Football team were a very close 2nd= with Ilam, with both teams on 15 points, just behind Burnside who won on 16 points. The A Rugby team played well against bigger competition to end up 3rd.

We had every single child in the Senior School (180 children) playing today with 8 Netball, 5 Football, 3 Hockey and 2 Rugby teams involved in the tournament with teams from Burnside, Ilam, St. Pats, South Hornby, Middleton Grange, OLV, Riccarton also competing.

A big thanks to the parents who helped supervise teams and who supported us.