TCAS are incredibly proud to announce that ten of our students have been selected as national sports representatives! These talented athletes were selected during the recent three-day Southern Area Schools' Tournament held here at TCAS and will go on to represent the 'South of the South' Team at the National Area Schools' Tournament in Invercargill this July.

This is an outstanding achievement and shows their talent, dedication, teamwork, and skill on the field and court.

Let’s hear from each of our representatives about what they’re most looking forward to at Nationals:

Jethro Melville - "Nationals is something I look forward to every year, from exploring new places to meeting new people and strengthening the bonds made in previous years. Nationals is a treasure and I'll be sure to play with all my might."

Amelia Morrison - "I am so excited to attend Nationals again this year. Every year I have has so much fun and have made so many friends."

Kaiyo Nakajima - "I am extremely ecstatic to take part in Nationals this year. I cannot wait to play football and represent TCAS, and I hope to play with all my might! However the real joy of Nationals is the friends you meet along the way."

Elyssa Stapleforth-Hill - "The chance to learn from other players and grow my game is what I’m most excited for.” 

Harper Melville - "I am so grateful to go to Nationals and do the things I love, sport! I'm going for Netball, volleyball and basketball."

Austin Morrison - "This is my first Nationals! I am really excited to play soccer and represent TCAS."

Astrid Morrison - "For my first National Tournament, I am so excited to represent TCAS in football, and to make many new memories."

Harley Stapleforth-Hill - "I am so excited to go to my first Nationals tournament. I made it for Basketball which I am very grateful for and to know that I am going for The Catlins is an honour. Hopefully I can keep making it through to the National tournament."

Ezekiel Lealavaa - "To go again to another Nationals is an honour. I will wear the Catlins Logo and walk with pride and honour. I want to make my second Nationals another great chapter in my book."

Laniah Shute - "I'm so excited to go to Nationals for my first time. I cannot wait to go and play rugby and represent TCAS."