On 17 July, 147 Year 7 and 8 students from eight primary schools in Central Hawke’s Bay - came together for a day of fun challenges, teamwork, and inspiration as part of the William Pike Challenge.

The Rotary Club is proud to have funded this outstanding event.

Students were split into mixed-school teams and rotated through ten activities designed to get them moving, thinking, building confidence, and sparking new friendships.

Caitlin finished 2nd in the16-19 age group Aquathlon at the 2025 World Triathlon Multisport Championships in Pontevedra, Spain in June.

She had a brilliant run from 11th out of the water (1km swim) to 2nd in the 16-19 age group Aquathlon with a storming 5km effort.

At 17 years of age, Caitlin's effort on the world stage is outstanding and shows real promise for her future.

Trace competed as part of New Zealand Canoe Polo Men’s U18A. Playing at Australia State championship and Oceania.  The team won the Australian State Championship U21 men’s,  and also won the  Oceania U18 M championship. So two gold medals.  

Millie and George White competed at the Australian Grand Nationals showing championships in Sydney. Millie was placed runner up in her rider aged 9-12. There were 40 entrants, the best in Australia! She also made top 12 on our pony Bellagio KV in the open large hunter. Both children had the experience of lifetime.

Erin competed as part of the NZ team competing at the Indoor Hockey World Cup in Croatia.  Despite some tough results in pool play, each match was a valuable learning experience. They faced high-level international competition and grew stronger as a team with every game.

The final game against Croatia was particularly special for Erin, as she scored her first international goal, a moment she'll never forget.