Kia ora EGGS whānau,
School spirit was on full display at this year’s Athletics Day, with over 800 students hitting the track and field for an action-packed two days of competition, colour, and camaraderie.
A standout moment came from Gemma Kivell, who blazed her way into the record books by setting a new school record in the Intermediate 100m.
Beyond the track, there was no shortage of fun. The infamous Tug of War drew fierce rivalry, and the always-entertaining Gumboot Throw proved once again to be a crowd favourite. The prefects lit up the field with their much-anticipated dance, and the annual parade showcased creativity, pride, and plenty of personality.
It was fantastic to see so many students getting involved and showcasing that sense of community that makes our School so special.
Swimming Sports – SIGN UP NOW!!
Join us at the School Pool on THURSDAY 12 MARCH for an epic day of competitive and non-competitive racing, relays, dress up, and of course the always-popular Epsom Manu Competition!
STUDENTS MUST SIGN UP FOR A MINIMUM OF 3 EVENTS TO PARTICIPATE.
Sign up here before 3.00pm, Friday 6 March: https://forms.gle/RyUQhc5LyTd3RinQ6
Student Coach Expressions of Interest
With close to 40 sports on offer at EGGS, we're always looking for enthusiastic, committed students to get involved with coaching!
You will be supported with a full day of training at Sport Auckland's Student Coach Day on Tuesday 31 March, as well as on-going mentoring from a senior coach within your chosen code.
Check out the Student Coach Role Description for more information on what's involved.
Sport Sign-Ups Now Open
Most of our summer sports are now underway however the opportunities continue with the sports listed below now available for sign up!
Adventure Racing
Basketball
Cycling
Distance Squad
Dragon Boat
Hockey
Lacrosse
Mountain Biking
Rowing
Rugby
Snow Sports
Squash
Softball
Triathlon
Underwater Hockey
For detailed information on all the sports offered at EGGS, check out the Sport Tile on SchoolBridge
Upcoming Trials & Have-A-Go Sessions
Lacrosse Trials
Wednesday 4 March, 3.00pm-4.30pm REGISTER HERE
Thursday 5 March, 3.30pm-5.00pm REGISTER HERE
Table Tennis Have-A-Go
Thursday 5 March, lunchtime REGISTER HERE
Underwater Hockey:
Sunday 8 March, 6.00pm-7.30pm, EGGS Pool REGISTER HERE
Waka Ama Senior Regatta Success
W6 250m:
Team Blue, 2nd Place Champ Final
Team Gold, 3rd Place Plate Final
W6 500m Turns:
Team Blue, 2nd Place Champ Final
Team Gold, 2nd Place Plate Final
Mixed W12 250m:
Team Red, 1st Place Plate Final
Team Blue, 3rd Place Bowl Final
A special thank you goes to our families & coaches for their support, as well as the students from Kaipara College for teaming up with EGGS for a mixed W12.
Regional Representation for our Epsom Touch Stars
Front row 2nd from left Imogen Ussher and 3rd from left Payton Makoare-Moon
Tia Korewha – Auckland Open Women’s Team
Imogen Ussher – Auckland U21 Mixed Team
Payton Makoare-Moon – Auckland U21 Mixed Team
Club Rowing Championships
Huge congratulations to Jess Walkinshaw and Imogen Wallis on an extraordinary performance at the New Zealand Club Rowing Championships.
Club Pair
Senior Pair
Senior Coxless Four
Shoutout also to Year 10 Katie Ye who came away with bronze in the Novice Double — a fantastic achievement and a sign of exciting things ahead.
College Sport Auckland Aquathon Championships
Epsom Girls Grammar School competed in the College Sport Auckland Aquathon Championships at St Kentigerns College on Tuesday 24th February.
A big congratulations to Kathryn and Imogen who placed 1st in the U14 category and to Eliza and Millie for placing 4th in the U19 category!
Dragon Boating Nationals
Congratulations to the EGGS Dragon Boating team who competed at the New Zealand Secondary Schools Dragon Boating Nationals in Wellington last weekend.
The team finished in 4th place in a highly competitive field. Well done to all the paddlers, and special thanks to Coach Sooupu Perese and TIC Courtney Horler for their outstanding leadership throughout the season.
Tip of the Week
Help us help you! Being proactive with your communication with coaches is so important. Being quick to let us know about injuries, needing sessions off and information from your calendars will put everyone in a better place. Use TeamReach, Lumin, or Heja to contact your coaches.
If you haven’t been added to a group for your sport yet, get in touch with the Sport Office and we’ll be able to help you out!
