In Week 8 we have 32 Year 7 and 8 students competing and representing the school in team and individual codes at the AIMS Games (Association of Intermediate and Middle Schools) in Tauranga, Mt Maunganui and Papamoa.

The Zespri AIMS Games is Australasia’s largest junior sporting event, held annually in Tauranga Moana. Celebrating diversity, the Games provides an opportunity for adolescents from all demographics and education contexts to compete in sporting competitions, to meet others from outside their normal peer group, and to learn and build on their social interaction skills. The Zespri AIMS Games is highly regarded by national education and sporting organisations and is considered a leader in its area.

Last year the tournament welcomed 12,660 competitors, representing 395 schools and 27 sporting codes.

This year there are 2 teams competing—Mixed Rippa Rugby and Boys Football, and the are students competing in these individual events; Tennis doubles and singles, Mountain Bike Enduro, Cross Country and Yachting.