Sports
Our three key priorities in sport are participation, competition and high performance. Our philosophy is simple: more girls, more active, more fun, more often.
More than 85 per cent of students take part in our sports programme and many of our students not only discover a passion for their chosen sport but also go on to compete at regional, national and international levels.
Students can continue with a familiar sport or try something new—whether at a competitive level or simply for fun and fitness. We also offer annual summer and winter sports exchanges, which help build a love of sport and team spirit.
In Junior High, students can choose from a wide range of sports, including:
| Athletics | Badminton | Basketball | Cricket |
| Cycling | Volleyball | Equestrian | Fencing |
| Football | Golf | Gymnastics | Hockey |
| Netball | Orienteering | Skiing | Squash |
| Swimming | Taekwon-do | Tennis | Touch |
| Triathlon | Water polo | Underwater Hockey | |
| Distance Running   Triathlon/ Duathlon/ Multisport | |||
From Year 9 onwards, additional options include:
| Snowboarding | Lacrosse | Rowing | Lawn Bowls |
| Life Saving | Table Tennis | Mountain Biking |
Led by a team of experienced professionals, our Sports Department offers exceptional coaching and mentorship. This includes Director of Sport Angie Winstanley-Smith (Coach of the NZ Water Polo team and former Great Britain representative in Swimming and Water Polo) and Gabby Oloapu (NZ U16 Water Polo coach).
Pictured: Director of Sport, Angie Winstanley-Smith
We also provide opportunities for coaches and officials to grow their expertise. Sport at Dio is strongly supported by Sports Department, alongside parents and teachers, enabling students to take part in a wide range of sports trips, competitions, and events. We also maintain strong connections with local clubs and regional sporting organisations.
Sporting Excellence
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