During the last term break from July 8-12, six Tapawera Area School students travelled to Christchurch for the National Area Schools Tournament.
Principal Kelvin Woodley accompanied Shania Mckenzie, Mariah Goldsworthy, Clay Morgan, Logan Chetham, Phathisa Khumalo and Kelsyn Macdonald (Bradley Meade was also part of this team but couldn’t participate due to injury) on the southern trip.
Four nationwide teams competed at the tournament; North of the North, Central, Top of the South and South of the South. For the first couple of days students battle it out in each of their sporting codes. Some students have more than one code they are competing in. On Wednesday, July 11, students were told if they were chosen for the South Island team in their respective codes. Each code then went on to play off in North Island vs South Island games.
Following the tournament, a National team for each sporting code was selected, with the following students achieving further success.
Shania McKenzie (Yr. 12) – South Island Team – Football, Volleyball. National Team – Football
Mariah Goldsworthy (Yr. 8) – South Island Team – Volleyball. National Team – Volleyball
Clay Morgan (Yr. 12) – South Island Team – Rugby. National Team – Rugby