Sports at Waikato Diocesan School for Girls

27/09/2026

Congratulations to our Dio Cheer team who have just come 1st in the High School division at Cheer Sports NZ Cheer Factor!

Well done to our athletes and many thanks to the coaching team from Cheer Dynamix 007 Hamilton for all the input and drive you have for this team ###

25/09/2026

What a season for Dio Football! ⚽️🔥

All four of our teams officially wrapped up an incredible year on the field, bringing home trophies, top-tier placings, memorable moments and so much school pride! Here is how the season stacked up:

🏆 1st XI

Coached by Old Girl Rachel Major | Managed by Rachel McNae

Premier Girls Grade Season Champions

Premier Girls College Day Cup Winners

Placed 5th in NZ at the NZSS Premier Girls' Football Champs!

🥇 2nd XI

Coached and managed by Mrs Bates with support from Brian Meinung

Senior Girls Div 2 Grade Season Winners

Div 2 KO Cup Runners-Up

🥇 3rd XI

Coached by our talented student coaches

Convincing Winners of Div 5!

🌟 Junior A

Coached and managed by Mrs Bates with support from Liam McCaffrey

4th Place in the Junior Girls Division 1

Junior A WDSG Ballers: Winners of the 5-a-Side Junior Girls Div 1 Tournament! 🥇


A huge thank you to all our incredible coaches, managers, supporters, and players for making this season one to remember 💙♥️

25/09/2026

Congratulations to Amy Bryant and Pippa Bushell on their outstanding selection into the WBOP Netball Advanced Magic in the Making camp! 🏐🏐💫

✨Magic in the Making Advance Camp 2026✨

We’re very excited to name the invitees to our Magic in the Making Advance camp on 18 October. After viewing and testing 66 of our top Secondary School players across two cluster development sessions held in Whakatane and Morrinsville.

Utilising consistent selectors at both sessions we are now pleased to invite 22 players to an extra development opportunity and name 4 reserve players.

For a full list of players click here: https://www.netballwbop.co.nz/wbop/pathways/magic-in-the-making/advance-camp-invitees.html

📅Players are to register by 1pm, Friday 2 October or place will be given to a reserve player. Players have been emailed the link to register.

25/09/2026

Every constellation is made of individual stars coming together to light up the night sky. This year, we are honored to welcome a true star of Kiwi sport to our Sports Awards stage: Olivia McTaggart!

From a background in gymnastics to reaching the peak of world athletics as a Paris 2024 Olympic finalist, Olivia knows what it truly takes to aim high. As one of New Zealand’s premier pole vaulters, she spends her days defying gravity and vaulting toward the stars.

Mark your calendars, this is going to be a stellar night! 🌌

24/09/2026

Massive congratulations to our lifting powerhouse athletes who represented us at the NZ Secondary School Weightlifting Nationals! Competing against the best young lifters in the country, they brought their absolute best to the platform and both hit NEW PERSONAL BESTS 🔥

​🌟 Kate Wright – 4th in New Zealand (F69 Weight Class)
🌟 Tor Melville – 5th in New Zealand (F86 Weight Class)

23/09/2026

We had the best time welcoming back our past legends for the 2nd Annual Old Girls vs. Present Sports Day!

After three hard-fought battles across Netball, Football, and Hockey, the Present Girls managed to claim ultimate bragging rights this year, taking out the day 2-1! 🏆

A massive thank you to all our Old Girls for coming back, bringing the banter, and a bit of nostalgia.

A shout out to everyone who came out to play and support, we can't wait for the rematch next year!

21/09/2026

A big shoutout to our Junior A and 2nd XI Football teams, who finished their season on a high at Saturday’s 5-a-side tournament! ⚽️

​A special congratulations to the Junior A WDSG Ballers for winning the Junior Girls Div 1 title! 🏆🥳 Well done to everyone involved!

21/09/2026

18/09/2026

Five of our Dio Old Girls teaming up for the Waikato Women's A Hockey team - way to go girls! 👡🏑

15/09/2026

Huge congratulations to our Waikato representative lacrosse players for a dominant podium sweep at the U15 Nationals at Hillcrest, and to those preparing for upcoming national and trans-Tasman fixtures!

U15 National Championships (Held at Hillcrest over the weekend)
🏆 1st Place – Team Mana (Black shirts): Sadie (Year 10)
🥈 2nd Place – Team Kaahu (White Shirts): Grace (Year 9), Macie (Year 9)
🥉 3rd Place – Team Hiwa (Yellow Shirts): Vitalia (Year 9)

Team Mana and Team Kaahu are now preparing to head off to the Sunshine Coast to play in the Australian U15 Nationals in the upcoming term break.

Upcoming: NZ U18 National Championships (Next Weekend)
Team Kōkiri (U18B Girls): Dylan (Year 11)

Massive good luck to Dylan as she steps out for Team Kōkiri next weekend, and to Sadie, Grace, and Macie as they gear up for Australia in October!