Rippa+rugby+2011

= //**Rippa Rugby Rulz !**// =

Recently we had two teams competing in the North Harbour Schools Rippa Rugby Tournament. Both teams competed admirably, winning their fair share of games.The players involved are to be commended for their resilience, skill and most importantly outstanding sportsmanship.

GHS was also represented in an invitational tournament held at the North Harbour Stadium. The best school teams throughout North Harbour were in involved in this event and were vying for a place in the Rippa World cup competition to be held in conjunction with the other big event soon to happen. Our team gave outstanding performances in their bid to make the final but were unfortunately pipped at the post by the team that eventually made the final. Many thanks to the enthusiastic band of supporting parents in both tournaments and your transportation of the teams to the events is much appreciated. In all we were very proud of our achievements on the field. Well done teams! ===2011 Intermediate Schools Rippa Tournament===



Our Year 7 and 8’s recently participated in the Intermediate Schools Rippa Tournament at the North Harbour Stadium grounds. We were a little apprehensive in approaching the day especially in knowing our first game up was against Northcross Intermediate. But our nerves soon vanished when we realised we were ably competitive in matching up to the skills of and size of the opposition. The Gulf Harbour team showed commendable tenacity and team spirit throughout the tournament. They won their match against Mahurangi College and drew against Whangaparaoa College. Even though they lost their other two matches they certainly came off the field knowing they were up to the challenge. A special ‘ups’ to the Year 6 girls, Holly Skinner, Camryn Birley and Sune Louw who joined the team for the day and to Liam Clark for his determined leadership of the team. We would like to express our gratitude to the parents who helped out with transport