St Joseph’s School regularly holds wheels or bikes days. This is an opportunity for the students to improve their skills and challenge themselves in a safe environment. These days are organised by the senior students in Room 5. A LOT of fun is had by everyone.
Each year St Joseph’s School pupils from Year 5 to 8 go skiing at Mount Lyford. Each students takes a skiing lesson at their level and spend the day improving and practicing what they have learned.
St Joseph’s School enters 2 to 4 netball teams to compete against other school teams in the Kaikoura Netball Center season each year. This is another opportunity for our students to test their skills against others.
Thank you to the parents who manage and coach the teams.
Each year St Joseph’s School students attend swimming lessons at the Lion’s Pool for 3 to 4 weeks. On completion we hold the St Joseph School Swimming Sports as well as attending the District Swimming Sports. St Joseph’s School students are encouraged to always strive to do their best with confidence and pride in themselves.
Most years St Joseph’s enters one or two Top of the South Touch Rugby competitions. This gives our students the opportunity to compete against other schools from Marlborough and Tasman.
Room 5 learnt how to snorkel earlier this year. They spent time first of all in the Lions Pool and then had a wonderful day snorkeling at South Bay.
We have regular visits from specialist sports coaches from Marlborough. So far this year we have had coaching in sports such as rugby, hockey, netball and volleyball. The students enjoy the opportunity to try a variety of sports and gain new skills at the same time.
Each week a group of keen cyclist go for a bike ride with Mrs Ford and Mrs Millton. This is a great opportunity to see some of our local scenery and get fit at the same time!
Every week Mrs Ford takes a group of keen senior students for a run around the block. Not only has the students overall fitness improved, so has their attitude towards their learning. It is great to see these students challenging themselves each week and setting goals to improve their fitness. The St Joseph’s Runners have also helped raise money for Christchurch, running with Perry.
