About Netball at RHS:
Our kaupapa or philosophy for RHS Netball is Tū Tahi: Stand Together. Our vision is for our community to foster the principles of manaakitanga (care), collaboration and sportsmanship. If this is our foundation, then we know we are building a culture of participation, confidence, fun and a passion for netball. Currently we have 21 teams (15 in the junior high) across both the junior and senior school and there are pathways as a player, coach and umpire from Year 7 through to the senior years.
TIC - Katie Blackett
Nickname: I need one! Come and give me one!
How many years involved in Sport at RHS: since I started in 2019 (only netball to date)
Sports they have played: Netball, Volleyball, Tennis (also enjoy general fitness)
Why is sport important for students: Sport is crucial as it promotes physical health, helping you develop strength, coordination, and fitness. It also enhances mental well-being by reducing stress, anxiety, and depression while improving mood and cognitive function. Additionally, it fosters teamwork, discipline, and resilience, contributing to overall personal development and academic success.
What would you do with $1,000,000: Taking my family travelling in particular to the USA & UK AND shop up a storm (#Iloveshoes; #Iloveclothes)
Interesting fact about me: When I left high school my goal was to become a foreign diplomat and therefore I studied Law and Political Science at university. I didn’t enjoy either of these.
Where to find me: Located in the new building downstairs office in Senior High or via email.
TIC - Natalie Walker
Nickname: Open to suggestions!
How many years involved in Sport at RHS: Seven
Sports they have played: Netball, Touch, Basketball, Volleyball
Why is sport important for students: Sport has many benefits for our hauora - not only does it have physical benefits (taha tinana), but it helps our mental and emotional wellbeing (taha hinengaro) and is a fantastic way to develop us socially (taha whānau). I have made many strong friendships through sports that I have been involved in.
What would you do with $1,000,000: I would use it to help set up a papa kāinga for my whānau
Interesting fact about me: I taught Lorde - luckily for everyone it wasn’t music
Where to find me: In Kohu, in the Junior High - Paepaeroa office
TIC - Natalie Shaw
Nickname: Nat
How many years involved in Sport at RHS: 3
Sports I have played: Netball, Basketball, Volleyball
Why is sport important for students? Sport brings people together. There is nothing better than having a shared goal and learning new things from each other in a fun, competitive environment.
What would you do with $1,000,000:
I’d go on a holiday with my favourite people- I’m looking at you Jason Pope!
Interesting fact about me: I love coaching! I love building a team and creating a culture that makes people feel good about themselves.
Where to find me: In the Senior High in the new building.
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