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Grade 4 Sports
Ormond, Waikirikiri, Makauri, Makaraka, Awapuni and Wainui schools gathered at the Awapuni School for the 1970 grade IV schools' championships. A strong wind made conditions tough for the young athletes.
Middle-distance runner Eddie Wikotu (Awapuni) is the epitomy of effort as he wins the nine-year-old boys' two lap event.
Sandra Johnson of Makaraka competing in the softball throw.
Clair Willson (Makaraka) is streets ahead in the 10-year-old girls' two-lap event
Finalists in the cricket-ball throw were, from left, Hari Smith (winner), Kevin Collier, John White, Brett Keiha, Nigel Smith and John Meban.
Hari Smith and teacher Mr L. Smith at the 175'8" mark that won the throw for Hari.
Jan Morley of Awapuni won the girls' high jump
Some of the Makauri contingent at the sports were, from left, Brian Davies, Jefferson Brice, Richard Johnstone, James Gambrill, Wayne Baty and Simon Smith.