Hundreds of pupils flock to Northland's Maromaku School sports day

Maromaku School was awash with pupils on Friday for its annual sports day. Hundreds of children from 15 different Northland schools came together for a big day of rugby and netball action.

Northern Advocate photographer Michael Cunningham was there to catch the action.

Tai Johnston, 12, from Russell School tries to break free from a tackle during the Maromaku School sports day on Friday. Photo / Michael Cunningham

Kawakawa School's Ocean Vlaardingerbroeks, 12, looks to pass the ball down-court. Photo / Michael Cunningham

Thirteen-year-old Te Pona Davis-Martin from Whangaruru School (centre) reaches for the ball while battling some strong resistance. Photo / Michael Cunningham

Miria Faulkner-Luke, 12, from Kawakawa School puts all her strength into the lob pass. Photo / Michael Cunningham

Twelve-year-old try-scorer Dronix Fainga'a from Whangaruru School on the run. Photo / Michael Cunningham

Paihia School's rugby team strut forwards with confidence. Photo / Michael Cunningham

Nathan Ngawati, 11, (left) from Pakaraka School offloads the ball. Photo / Michael Cunningham