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Otago Daily Times
7 days ago
- Sport
- Otago Daily Times
Schools turn out for kapa haka contest
PHOTOS: PETER MCINTOSH He Waka Kotuia (King's and Queen's high schools, above) competes in the Te Hautoka kapa haka contest at the Edgar Centre in Dunedin yesterday. Fourteen groups — including Trinity Catholic College and Bayfield High School — from secondary schools across the South took part in the event that is held every two years. Results from the qualifying Te Hautoka kapa haka contest held at the Edgar Centre in Dunedin yesterday.— Groups to represent Otago/Southland at Ngā Kapa Haka Kura Tuarua nationals in Tauranga next year: Te Wharekura o Arowhenua (Invercargill), 1; He Waka Kōtuia (King's and Queen's high schools), 2. Trinity Catholic College. Non-aggregate.— Kākahu (outfit): Te Wharekura o Arowhenua, 1; Te Matahīapo (Waitaki Girls' and Waitaki Boys' high schools, St Kevin's Collage, East Otago High School, Hampden Intermediate), 2; Tianara Hakena (James Hargest College) and He Waka Kōtuia, equal-3. Kaitātaki wahine (female leader): Te Wharekura o Arowhenua, 1; Ngā Ara Wai (Mount Aspiring,College, Wakatipu High School, Dunstan High School, Cromwell College, Roxburgh Area School), 2; He Waka Kōtuia, 3. Kaitātaki Tāne (male leader): Te Wharekura o Arowhenua, 1; He Waka Kōtuia, 2; Te Matahīapo, 3. Waiata Tira (choral): He Waka Kōtuia, 1; Te ihi o Māruawai (Māruawai College, Gore), 2; Wairua Pūhou (Otago Boys' and Otago Girls' high schools), 3. Bayfield High School. Aggregate.— Whakaeke (entrance item): Te Wharekura o Arowhenua, 1; He Waka Kōtuia, 2; Te Matahīapo, 3. Mōteatea (lament): Te Wharekura o Arowhenua, 1; He Waka Kōtuia, 2; Te Matahīapo, 3. Waiata-a-ringa (action song): Te Wharekura o Arowhenua, 1; He Waka Kōtuia, 2; Te Matahīapo, 3. Poi: Te Wharekura o Arowhenua, 1; He Waka Kōtuia, 2; Te Matahīapo, 3. Haka: Te Wharekura o Arowhenua, 1; He Waka Kōtuia, 2; Te Ihi o Māruawai, 3.
Otago Daily Times
7 days ago
- Sport
- Otago Daily Times
Cheerleaders display their skills
University of Otago student Indigo Faulkner (front) and her cheerleading team Dynasty at the 2025 Eclipse Showcase at Trinity Catholic College. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH Handsprings, tucks, rolls, roundoffs and high-flying stunts took over a Dunedin secondary school's gymnasium as cheerleaders from around the city showed a packed room what they could do. On Saturday, six Dunedin cheerleading teams gathered at Trinity Catholic College to put on a show for parents and other spectators as part of the Eclipse Cheerleading 2025 Showcase. Many of the stunts were also filmed as part of the Utopia Cheer and Dance 2025 competition, which will be held in Eventfinda Stadium in Auckland later this month. Eclipse Cheerleading gym owner Graham Versfeld said teams had to travel out of Dunedin for each competition they took part in or compete virtually, which they did on Saturday. "This [showcase] is an opportunity for parents ... to watch the routines without having to pay all the expenses to get all the way up to Auckland,'' Mr Versfeld said. "Parents are welcome to come in the gym and watch anytime ... but [the cheerleaders] don't perform in the gym to the point where they're in uniform" Holding a showcase gave the athletes a chance to perform in front of a crowd. Those who took part on Saturday were aged from 6 to 22. Mr Versfeld said most teams would compete in three or four competitions per season. Because that much travel was not feasible for most cheerleaders, not all teams could go at once and not all could go in person. "A lot of cheerleading essentially originated in Auckland and, as a result, it's quite big up there ... We're going to three [competitions] in Auckland this year" Eclipse Cheerleading Luna head coach Grace White said she was proud of how all the teams performed on Saturday. "There was lots of support here. I don't think I've seen this many people here before,'' she said. Ms White coaches the Luna team, who were beginning their competition season now. In October, they would head to Australia for a competition, for which they began training in January. "The team itself has only been together for this year, and this is their first time in level two. They've got lots of competitions before heading overseas, so we'll see how they do"
Otago Daily Times
04-06-2025
- General
- Otago Daily Times
Southern Catholic Secondary Schools Junior Winter Tournament
Photo: Peter McIntosh Photo: Peter McIntosh Dimpho Tiou (left), of Trinity Catholic College, attempts to evade Sophia Talaese, of Verdon College. Photo: Peter McIntosh Ace De la Cruz, of St Peter's College, warms up for his basketball match yesterday. Tilly Murch (left), of Verdon College, and Elsie Anderson, of Trinity Catholic College, compete for the ball in the Southern Catholic Secondary Schools Junior Winter Tournament at the Edgar Centre yesterday. The tournament, hosted by Trinity Catholic College, also featured students from Verdon College, St Kevin's College, and St Peter's College. Netball and basketball were held at the Edgar Centre, rugby at Kettle Park and hockey at the McMillan Turf.
Otago Daily Times
28-05-2025
- General
- Otago Daily Times
Students band together for foodbank drive
St Joseph's Cathedral School pupil Katherine Binu, 11, holds some items from the collection in front of her peers from other Dunedin Catholic schools including Trinity Catholic College and St Francis Xavier School yesterday. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH A Dunedin foodbank has been overwhelmed by a combined collection by Catholic schools from across the city. The nine schools in the Dunedin Catholic Schools Kāhui Ako collected food for St Vincent de Paul's Dunedin foodbank for Catholic Schools Day yesterday. St Joseph's Cathedral School principal Jo Stanley said the day was a chance for the schools to showcase their Catholic values and get involved with the community. ''Social justice and caring for others is a big part of who we are as Catholics. ''We wanted to show the Dunedin community how we shine together as Catholic schools,'' she said. Ms Stanley said St Vincent de Paul youth co-ordinator Jo Bell said the donations would go towards feeding the homeless and filling children's lunch boxes, so items that did not need to be cooked in a kitchen and could fit in containers were preferred. The students and pupils were encouraged to empathise with the homeless and other children their age and consider what would be easily consumed by them. Ms Bell said the charitable organisation was overwhelmed with the quantity and types of items brought in yesterday. ''Our children are great examples of generosity and care for others. ''Their enthusiasm inspires us to continue to work for change.''
Otago Daily Times
23-05-2025
- Otago Daily Times
Plaque laid in memory of student
The plaque in memory of Enere McLaren-Taana at Trinity Catholic College. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH A Dunedin secondary school has honoured a former student with a memorial plaque a year after he was tragically killed in a stabbing at the bus hub. Trinity Catholic College hosted a liturgy led by college chaplain Fr Vaughan Hook for Enere McLaren-Taana on Thursday. Staff and students were joined by Enere's family and his peers from his former school, King's High School. Trinity principal Kate Nicholson said about 100 people took part in a time of reflection remembering Enere's life. "It has been such a hard year for Enere's whānau and those who cared for him, and the grief is still very real. "Providing this opportunity to bring everyone together to share this anniversary was truly a privilege to be part of." A plaque was unveiled and blessed followed by haka by Trinity and King's students. Ms Nicholson said the liturgy concluded with Trinity students singing I say to you with love in tribute to Enere — the same song that was sung at Otago Polyfest for him last year. The 14-year-old found guilty of manslaughter after the fatal stabbing will be sentenced in July.
