Pukepoto School Sports

Northland Age, Volume 3, Issue 12, 22 December 1933, Page 1

Pukepoto School Sports

The Dominion Sport’s Ground, Pukepoto was the scene of much fun and gaiety when a happy gathering of parents, teachers and children assembled last Saturday afternoon, the occasion being the celebration of the breaking-up of the school for Christmas holidays. Under ideal weather conditions the sport’s programme and picnic was carried out favourably. Messrs Gracie, S. W. Masters, J. Morrison, J. Norman, T. Robson, W. Cameron, and A. Dallas were responsible for the programme. Mesdames Gracie, Sam Busby, Archie Morice, Miss Cameron and older girls handed round a tasty light lunch. Mr. Norman Matthews donated the sweets for the children which was thoroughly appreciated by the youngsters. Results of the events run during the day were: — Younger Primer Girls—Aggie Thomas 1, Ngahuia Rob3on 2, Keti Norman 3. Older Primer Girls—Eoa Regers 1, Kate Rogers 2, Shirley Morice 3. Younger Primer Boys—Dick Masters 1, Riwai Cameron 2, David Motu 3. Older Primer Boys—Tommy Rogers !, Harni Pita 2, Leopold Busby 3. Std. 1 Girls —Tira Hopa 1, Mary Bushy 2, Mary Te Maru 3. Boys—Tom Simeon 1, Paki Simeon and John Hadfield 2. Std. 2 Girls—Bella Hadfield 1, Mary Rogers and Peggy Morrison 2. Std. 3 Girls— EaheraNgarama 1, Kerewai Cameron 2, Moana Robson and Julia Pita 3. Boys—Rex Masters 1, Walter Courteney 2, Ponaute Busby 3. Std. 5 Girls—Moira Busby 1, Rose Kauwhata 2, Isabel Morrison 3. Senior Boys—John Cameron 1, Tawhai Robson 2, John Morrison 3. Senior Boys Sack Race —Alex Robson 1, John Cameron 2, Henry Robson and Ruru Te Maru 3. Junior Boys’ Sack Race —Paki Simeon 1, John Morrison 2, Tawhai Robson 3. Three-legged Race, Senior Girls—Rahera Ngavama and Moira Bushy 1, Rose Kauwhata and Moana Robson 2, Audrey Masters and Isabel Morrison 3. Three-legged Race, Junior 'Girls— Peggy Morrison and Marie Quinlivan 1, Mary Busby and Marara Robson 2, Bella Hadfield and Mary Rogers 3. Wheelbarrow Race, Junior Boys—Hedley IVJorice and John Hadfield 1, Tom Simeon and Riwai Cameron 2, David Motu and Dick Masters 3. Wheelbarrow Race, Senior Boys—Walter Courteney and Henry Robson 1, John Courteney and Ruru Te Maru 2. Chasing a Hen : Boys—Tawhai Robson 1. ' Chasing a Rooster: Girls—Pat Morice 1. Old Girls’ Race —Mrs. Robson Stevens I, Miss Rangi Robson 2. Old Boys’ Race—Basil Silva 1, Fred Te Maru 2,