Secondary sport: The value of teamwork and support
Bayfield High School curlers compete at the Otago secondary schools championships. Curling showcases teamwork at its best with players calling the line, sweeping together and supporting each other to put each stone exactly where it needs to go. Whether sweeping hard to guide a stone towards the button or celebrating a perfectly executed takeout shot, success on the ice is a shared team achievement. From left are Madeline Hage-Sleiman (back to camera), Isla Stiles, Ella Garbett and Gemma Pickering. Photo: Nigel Pacey/Maniototo Area School
Teamwork, respect, resilience and sportsmanship are at the heart of secondary school sport. These photos from schools across Otago celebrate the moments that show sport at its best with students supporting one another, representing their schools with pride and enjoying the shared experience of being part of a team.
St Hilda’s curlers Olivia Harwood (left) and Michelle Coleman take part in the Otago invitational tournament. A combined St Hilda's and Dunstan team claimed second place. Jess Becker was individually awarded both best draw shot and the spirit of curling award. This honour celebrates the values at the heart of the sport: sportsmanship, integrity, respect for opponents, and the belief that the spirit of the game matters far more than simply winning. Photo: Supplied
The St Hilda's equestrian team had a good week at the South Island schools championship in Christchurch. St Hilda's received the good sports award, which recognises character, humility in victory, and grace in defeat. To be selected out of 310 South Island riders is a remarkable achievement. Photo: Supplied
Taieri College students Max Lind and Aaleeya Sinclair take part in a unique exercise during the Get 2 Go Challenge. The challenge is the ultimate opportunity for year 9-10 students to represent their school in an event incorporating mountain biking, orienteering, usually stand-up paddle boarding and, this year, team problem solving. Photo: Supplied
