Worser Bay Can for Cancer Fun Run 2021

Today we ran the Fun Run in memory of those that had or have cancer and to raise money for the Cancer Society. We also did it to celebrate the inquiry, Healthy Body, Healthy Mind? I have a page on the Worser Bay Can For Cancer site and one of the posts that I did was if you donated $5 to my page, I will carry my bag the whole way. And that went really well! I am really proud of myself for running up the zig-zag with my bag on because it is really, really hard! I dialed up the strength perseverance, zest and bravery because the run was wet and windy. Wellington at it’s best! The beach was so wet and windy that I was struggling to keep upright. (Actually, that is not entirely true, I could walk quite well but I could not run.) The water was spraying everywhere and my t-shirt was wet to the high heavens!

-Amelia G

When I started I knew it would be very hard because we had to run up the zig zag and it was very steep. It was very cute when I ran past the Autahi kids because they were all shouting my name as I ran by. I am very grateful for all the people that donated to me. It will help a lot of people when they are experiencing the worst time of their life.

-Eddie B

I am proud of how I ran all that way and did it for the memory of my grandmother and my aunt who survived cancer during lockdown. I think I did a very good job as well as all the other kids and my friends, I was grateful to have Autahi kids to give us water and Tautoru kids who can cheer us on.

-Aila B

The Fun Run was Phenomenal. It was so fun. We started under a gazebo on the beach, and looped up the zigzag, along through school, and back down the hill. It was the first time I actually ran up most of the zigzag, let alone most of the way. When I got to school I took a cup from one of the Autahians who was offering water and poured it over my face. When I got to the beach I rolled around in the sand and maybe spilt a bit of the sunscreen I had. I tried to climb up Spiney Norman the rock, but, well, I got a bit of a ... Scar ... on my arm. Ow. Anyway. I estimated that I came in the top 30. And I got a cookbook. Anyway. Good times. It was probably the best run I've ever been on, and I think the cancer society need the money! Thank you to all of my donors. I did it for my Grandpa who died of liver cancer, and I want to say well done to everyone else who pushed themselves to the limit, took time to get their costume, and gave it a good effort. 

-Will J

Our teacher, Kath, passed from cancer and I’m happy and proud to raise money for such a good cause. Maybe we can help prevent other losses from cancer with the money we’ve raised.

-Mae S

It was fun but exhausting. The weather wasn’t the best but it was worth it. When we were running through the school the Autahians were handing us water. Then Eli pointed to where we were running. The final stretch across the beach wasn’t too bad. The water gave us all a boost to get to the finish line!

-Charlie D

I ran to help the cancer society and tried my best, knowing that I was helping others, and when I finished, I felt GREAT! I loved running past others, cheering them on and giving them high fives, red in the face and wheezing. Everyone tried SUPER hard and I’m really proud of what we have achieved. It was so cool running past others in crazy costumes. 

-Cleo S

I went really well. I came the first year 4 girl. I felt proud of that. I feel like I am getting fitter. When I got to the finish line, I saw Cleo cheering me. I dialed up bravery and perseverance. I thought I was going to be last! I picked the bluest things I could find in my closet.
-Cara D

He tino pai tō tātou mahi. Great work everyone!

Ngā mihi nui ki a koutou mō tautoko ki tēnei kaupapa. Ka mau te wehi! Thanks to everyone for your support of this fundraiser.

Eastern Zones Cross Country 2021

Year 5 Girls

We arrived at the Scot’s field. Everyone wanted to eat but it was too bad for the year fours because...

World war 2 all over again, trampling all over each, a fight to get to the front. But before we tell that story...

First the year fours got called up to get warmed up for the race. My heart raced even though my race wasn’t for another hour. “Ready” said the man.

“GO!!” he shouted.

 

Year 6 Boys

Year 4 Boys

Year 6 Girls

Year 4 Girls

Worser Bay Team

Year 4 Boys line up

Our race was at Scots College. They have this amazingly massive green field of grass and I love it because there is some shade, lots of sun , some hills but mostly flat. We had to run three times around it and plus a little more because we had to get to the finish line which was not the same as the start line but a little further on. But I am glad that it was longer because some of the people in front of me were walking by the end and so I passed them but I wound not have if it was a little shorter because I passed them at the end.

Year 6 Boys

Year 6 Girls

Perseverance: I used perseverance when I kept going even though I was really really really tired and I felt like my throat was more dry than a sun dried lizard.

Bravery: I think that I used bravery even by just going to the event and I think that I also used bravery when I actually ran my hardest and did not walk. If I had walked I would probably not have felt so good about myself in the end. It was kind of scary because they said that if you walked then you would have to pull out and quit from the race because it would waste their time!

Cross Country Training

We have been training for our Cross Country. Some of have been running, some of us have been walking and some of us have been switching between walking and running. We are ‘raising the bar’ and doing the best that we can! We are improving our Positive Health.

Those hills are challenging but we did it. We feel Positive Accomplishment!

Eastern Zones Cross Country

Well done all who went to Eastern Zones XC today. You showed great perseverance and determination. 21 children attended the event and it’s exciting to have 3 of these children representing the Eastern Zone in the upcoming Interzone Cross Country. We congratulate Theo, Pyrenees and Ella Mac on their terrific accomplishment.

What fitness activities have you been doing in your bubble?

We love all of the creative ways that you have been keeping fit in your bubble. It has been great to see you working on your strength, flexibility and endurance to improve your Positive Health. 

Some students have been helping around the house as part of their physical activity:

 

Some martial arts...



Yoga...



Fitness in the garden...

A fitness video for others to follow...

Some running... 

Perseverance with skipping...

Fitness with Joe...

Eastern Zones Athletics

Worser Bay students were well represented at Eastern Zones Athletics. Every single person demonstrated grit by being brave, being thoughtful, showing perseverance, showing resilience and being passionate!

We LOVE how our students have been working on their Positive Health along with their Positive Accomplishment. 

Sophie: I took part in the relay. There were 5 of us and we all ran 80m. Before the race I felt nervous and excited. I felt like I needed to use a lot of zest. 

Georgia: I felt like I wasn’t my normal self on the way to Eastern Zones. I felt like I didn’t know how I could do it. When I was running I didn’t think I would make it to the end. I did. 

Alex: I had a good day. I took part in the relays. I was nervous at the start. Some people thought I got disqualified as it took ages to pass the baton. I accidentally went into the wrong lane at the end.

Sitara: I felt excited and nervous. My goal was to do my best and I did.

Anastasiya: I felt really nervous at the sprints because there were tons of other girls and there was lots and lots of people watching.

Cross Country Training 2018

We will be holding our annual Cross Country event early in Term 2. Many of us are keen to improve our fitness and running. Lots of us talked about this at our goal setting meetings.  We have started training for the event in our PE time. Today we did some hill training! Everyone gave it their best shot. 

Keep up the training in the holidays!