Mud and Mana Challenge - Piopio College

LAST TUESDAY saw the launch of Piopio College's brand new ‘Mud & Mana Challenge’ – a fresh twist on the traditional Cross Country - designed to get every student active and engaged in a fun yet challenging environment.

Despite the chilly conditions, students embraced the weather with enthusiasm, proving that a little mud and mana can go a long way in building resilience, teamwork, and school spirit.

The course offered more than just a physical test; it brought laughter, determination, and creativity. Whether students ran, walked, skipped, or roly-polyed their way to the finish line, one thing was clear: everyone completed the challenge. That was our ultimate goal, and we couldn’t be prouder of the participation across the board. The feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, with students appreciating the "different" experience and the inclusive vibe of the event. Constructive feedforward has also been gathered, and we value the role of student voice in helping us continue to evolve. As a staff, we’ll take time to reflect on how we can continue building on this success and consider ways to reintroduce more competitive elements for 2026 – without losing the fun, inclusive nature of the day.

A huge shout out goes to the incredible team who worked behind the scenes to bring this event to life – your efforts did not go unnoticed. Here’s to more mud, more mana, and even more memories in the years to come

MUD & MANA CHALLENGE
2025 RESULTS:
Congratulations to ourChampions for 2025:
Sub Junior Boy - Cooper Boddie
Sub Junior Girl - Tegan Grainger
Junior Girl - Elili Walters
Intermediate Boy - Trey Mason
Intermediate Girl - Putiputi Barnsdall
Senior Girl - Caitlyn Cody