Of the 45 schools which entered, the two toughest schools with the highest percentage of entrants, were Havelock North Primary school and Taradale Intermediate school.
With obstacles ranging from tyres, a climbing wall, and cargo nets, the students seemed to have some favourites.
Kids were tested by crawling under and climbing over cable drums. Photo / Paul Taylor
"They absolutely loved the water slide, and the fire truck hosing them down," Ms Meehan said. "They got quite muddy and soapy, it was messy business."
Ms Meehan said they had a few minor hiccups, such as the inflatables trying to make a break for it in yesterday's heavy wind, but everything else "went according to plan".
Aside from seeing the students' enjoyment, Ms Meehan said a highlight of the day was seeing them all work together. "Kids would fall but they'd pick themselves up again, and their friends would be encouraging them," she said. "The schools really stuck together, they would hold hands and look out for each other ... there was good sportsmanship."
After a muddy course, kids were hosed down by a fire engine at one of the last obstacles. Photo / Paul Taylor
She said some of the pieces "were a bit scary", but the kids helped each other get past the obstacles.
Another highlight was the estimated $8000 raised for Breath HB from the event. Some of this came from the 3000 sausages brought by Rapid Relief, which were donated and cooked free to raise more money.
