Design Process

 The design process resulted in a wide range of fabulous waka/boats this week. The focus was on buoyancy, stability, and load capacity. 

Benny, Hamish and Fynn float the Mighty Smurf!

Issac, James and Kade had the remote control option      but lacked a little stability. 

Jordyn, Billie and Hannah really did make sails out of bamboo leaves. (Nobody mention the axe!)

The Smurf trailed behind the raft.

Cooper, Sam and Charlie designed a very buoyant waka.

Jack, Flynn and Shannon created a 'sea worthy' trawler.

Breanna, Indi and Olive had some stability issues but they problem solved those!

Ilish, Mylah and Emma had a very stable, and very pink, craft with the HMS Noodle

Luken, Kayden and Noah used a lot of duct tape in their design.

An excellent design task with each group creating a waka that was buoyant, stable
 and had sufficient load capacity. The use of natural or recycled materials was a bonus.
Great work everyone!

Shout Out to our awesome support crew!

 

We couldn't do it all without you! Ka pai tamariki!

You all show great leadership skills... every day, every week. Tūmeke!

Surfing for William Pike Challenge

The incoming tide was perfect.

 

Wetsuits on and ready to surf.

Run the fins on to the sand and leap off.

Making it look easy!       

Thanks to West Coast Surf , Leeann and Mark, for two fantastic sessions. 

Tauranga Bay was incredible on the day.

Westland Cricket Tournament

On the bus and away to Arthur Fong Park.

 

Time for a quick lunch break before game two.

Thomas came along to check out the tournament.

A little bowling practice!

The cricket pitches were in good order.

Great sportsmanship from all teams.

Spectators made themselves comfortable.

Many thanks to Jack at SportCanterbury for the organisation and to Cameron for his work on the day.  

Thanks also to our team managers, Donna, Jack, Ms Panther, Ms Kemp, and Glen. 

The boys played well on the day.

We all agreed that the cricket was great fun!