There are several events planned to help celebrate the Rugby World Cup.
On Friday 9th September:
- Staff were asked to come dressed in the colour of the country they were supporting or in their cultural dress.
- The staff morning tea had a Rugby World Cup theme.
- At lunch time there were several Rugby activities : conversion, line-out and player impersonation.
- The finale for the day was an amazing haka performed by students.
RESULTS
1. The goal kicking –
· This was scored as 3 for a goal over the goal post, 2 for kicking it over the goal line & 1 for a try at kicking.
· The style exhibited & crowd appreciation was also scored out of 3.
· Total kicking score = 6 points per kicker.
· 10 staff kicked with a total of 37 points = 3.7 per kicker.
· 4 students kicked with a total of 15 points = 3.75 per kicker.
· Students just won!
2. Lineout –
· Students won 2 line-outs outright.
· Staff one line-out outright, plus one by kicking the ball out.
· Score – Students = 2, Staff = 1.5.
3. Haka – Performed by students only and thoroughly appreciated by all.
Wednesday 14th September:
“Westie Wednesday” Mufti Day – theme was World Cup Rugby. Funds went towards camps and mentoring programmes for students. Our Year 9 in 2012 will benefit.