School Activities

Louise and Dan both participate with various school activies. Dan plays 'FUTSAL' for the school in his year. Never heard of Futsal before! Me neither! Below has been cut'n'pasted from NZSoccer.com......

Futsal is the only form of ‘indoor football’ or ‘five-a-side’ that is officially approved by FIFA and New Zealand Football. The name "Futsal" comes from the merging of the Spanish/Portuguese words for football (Futbol or Futebol) and the French or Spanish word for "Indoor" (Salon or Sala). The game of Futsal is played on a firm, flat surface on a court ranging in size from that of a standard basketball court to the full FIFA International size of 42 x 25 metres. The special feature of the game is the unique properties of the ball, which has a low rebound. The game develops close individual ball skills as the court is small and players are forced into limited space & option scenarios. Games are usually fast-paced, with players receiving more touches and are constantly placed in demanding decision making, limited space situations that they would face on a greatly reduced scale playing 11-a side outdoor soccer. The sport is a great skill developer, demanding quick reflexes, fast thinking, and pinpoint passing.

Unlike his sister I am unable to watch from the sides and take pictures as it is deemed 'uncool'..! Louise how ever is more than happy for parental support to attend her sporting activities!! Most recently she took part in a Basketball Tournament.






Apart from Basketball, Louise also plays softball, netball and swims. Dan's school has just had it's 'Swim Gala' he took part in his year's relay. This week his school has their Athletic Challange (Sports Day!) Not too sure if it's going to happen this week as we've just had 49mm of rain in the past 24 hrs! And the forcast is for more to follow in the week! It's also the NZ HOY (Horse of the Year) show in Hasting this week. If we go we'll be needing our Gum boots (wellies!)

Louise is off to Camp the beginning of April. Although we've been told that it's not Camp anymore as this description doesn't cater for learning! So Camp has been renamed to 'Outdoor Education Challenge'!! At the moment the idea of tramping (NZ for walking!) thru the bush and then constructing and sleeping in a bivouac for several nights doesn't appeal!