Sports

The New Zealand Special Olympics National Games were held in Palmerston North last week.  Patrick Smith and Philippa Henderson both won Golds amongst other awards.  Both enjoyed the trip which included a stop at Te Papa on the way home.  Also participating was ex-pupil Aaron Craig.

The aim of PE Gate this year was to introduce students to new skills that they would hopefully develop an interest in, continuing in their own time. Ten Year 9 students were selected to take part in a day long Rock Climbing course in Invercargill. Students learned the skill of climbing, tying figure eights and belaying their peers. The group was also challenged to a very high abseil in some heavy winds and they also got to see part of the Tour of Southland.

SOHS played Lawrence Area School on Tuesday with SOHS winning 2 games and Lawrence winning 2 games. Students are enjoying the game and are starting to pick up some good skills. 

Next week's games are at Toko. Please pay $4.00 to office for minvan. Leaving school at 3.15 sharp on Tuesday.