We believe sport plays a key role in the development of our students. Children benefit from participating in organised, competitive and non-competitive activities involving both teams and individuals. Organised sport is essential for promoting our students Haurora, with a strong sense of belonging, friendship and team spirit in our school.
School-wide Sporting Events
- Super Bowl (term one)
- Swimming Sports (term one)
- Cross Country (term three)
- Athletics (term four)
Interschool Sport
We are a member of the Central Zone Intermediate Schools competition. We participate in the following interzone events.
| Softball | Swimming | Cricket |
| Orienteering | Rugby | Trampolining |
| Table Tennis | Hockey | Netball |
| Rugby League | Cross Country | Squash |
| Volleyball | Badminton | Golf |
| Touch Rugby | Tennis | Athletics |
| Gymnastics | Football | Basketball |
| Skiing |
Lunchtime Sport
These are organised, competitive round-robin events, where classes compete against each other in sports events such as Team Tactics, Basketball, Dodgeball. They are held during lunch breaks throughout each term. Any student from Year 7 or Year 8 is able to participate and there is a requirement for mixed teams.
Sports Academies
“ANI Sports programme – Sports-PRO”
During the year the school runs a special sporting programme called Sports-PRO. All students have the opportunity to participate in this programme. We look for students who are not necessarily the elite in a specific sport but wanting an opportunity to participate and improve their skills in regard to that sport. Lessons take place daily and they are of 45 minutes duration. Anyone is welcome to join the Sports-PRO programme.
There is also an opportunity for students that are passionate about sports to be part of the management of that sport and become a leader. Working closely with the teacher in charge of Sports- PRO they will help organise and run sports assemblies and be the backbone of the ANI Sports-PRO.
In summary, ANI students have the following opportunities:
1) School of sports
To learn a new sport
2) Sports training
To train in a specific sports skill [related to a variety of sports]
3) Physical training
To develop conditioning training through balance and stability
4) Sports management units
To develop management skills and apply them to actions
5) Special needs sports classes
Special lessons for students who have learning challenges or difficulties.
ANI Sports-PRO is a student-centred programme through which we aim to develop better students throughout sports.
ANI Sports-PRO is about:
- Enjoyment – Fun sessions and support engagement and pleasure into their sports practices
- Balance– To have balanced and well-organised sports classes throughout the entire year
- Skills – Achieve better athletics skills
- Variety– Practice a wide range of sports training during the year
All of these groups happen weekly and during school time.
Extra-Curricular Sport
These teams play in local school/association events outside of normal school hours.
- Netball (terms two and three) – played at Mt Wellington Netball Courts
- Basketball (terms two and three) – played at St Kentigerns
- Cycling (terms two and three) – various venues
- Water Polo (terms two, three and four) – played at Epsom Girls Grammar and Diocesan