Primary kids battle for supremacy

Sara Hollyman

St Paul’s 8-year-old Emma Carmody during her 3.15 metre long jump. photo: Sara Hollyman. 

St Paul’s 8-year-old Emma Carmody was one of hundreds of primary students who battled it out for supremacy at the Interschool Athletics Competition at Saxton Oval last Wednesday.

Having three attempts each at the long jump to achieve their best jump, Emma came in with a huge jump of 3.15m which followed her jump of 3.08m.

Tāhunanui School’s Gavin Gill at the high jump. Photo: Sara Hollyman 

Tāhunanui School’s Gavin Gill claimed the high jump category for 8-year-old boys, clearing 1.14 metres at his peak.

Elsewhere in the region, Motueka also played host to another set of primary schools for their interschool competition.

Elena Krammer of Riwaka School sets up her discus shot. Photo: Elise Vollweiler. 
Motueka South School's Siva Lave races against Parkland School's Pierce Polotu. Photo: Elise Vollweiler. 
Madi Wood of Lower Moutere School nails the high jump. Photo: Elise Vollweiler. 

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