Students from Pakūranga College brought energy, determination, and plenty of Whānau spirit to the 2026 Athletics Day. The event featured a full schedule of track and field competitions, giving students the chance to showcase their athletic skills and represent their houses.
Track events included the 100m, 200m, and 400m sprints, as well as the challenging 1500m and 3000m distance races. In the field events, athletes competed in javelin, shot put, discus, high jump, long jump, and triple jump, with many students achieving impressive results.
The day ended with the exciting Whānau relays, where teams raced for pride and points while the crowd cheered them on.
Overall, Athletics Day was a fantastic display of effort, teamwork, and school spirit.
Georgia Ruddick – Year 9
