Term 1 has been action-packed across all year levels in Health and Physical Education. From the classroom to the outdoors, students have been developing practical skills, growing in confidence, and learning how to take care of their overall wellbeing. 

Year 9 and 10

Through traditional Māori games like Tapu Ae and Ki o Rahi, Year 9 students  built key interpersonal skills including communication, cooperation, and fair play, while also connecting with Māori culture and values. The highlight of the term was seeing the culmination of practical and interpersonal skill development on display during  the Ki o Rahi tournament in Week 10.

Year 10 students stepped up as leaders during sports such as Netball, Rippa Rugby, Lacrosse, and Volleyball. The opportunity to take on roles such as captain, coach and manager allows students to  practise motivating others, leading warm-ups, providing feedback and building confidence in a team environment.

Year 9 Health lessons looked at models of health, broadening student understanding of hauora and wellbeing. Students particularly enjoyed the hands-on experience of creating various models in small groups using playdough, balloons and popsicle sticks. As part of the Year 10 Health unit students have taken action to promote positive body image. Samples of their work have been included. 

Senior PE and Health

Year 11 students have had a settled start to their NCEA journey, working hard to demonstrate movement strategies in basketball. 

Year 12 students maintained connections with our community and built positive relationships with tamariki by applying leadership strategies to coach at Wakari Primary School.

Our Year 13 class hit the term running, participating in a 5km training program . Students tracked progress, set personal goals, and applied methods and principles of training  to analyse their performance improvement. 

Outdoor Education

Outdoor Education students have overcome a variety of physical and mental challenges in the outdoors putting their rock climbing, abseiling, and mountain biking skills to the test on expeditions to Long Beach and Cycle tours along the Clutha Gold and Lake Dunstan Trails. These experiences beyond the classroom offer a wide range of opportunities for students to develop important life skills including self-confidence, risk management and effective communication with others when outside their comfort zone. 

Looking Ahead to Term Two

• Junior students will be participating in a fitness improvement unit and learning about the science behind movement including an introduction to muscles, bones and methods of training. Health lessons will explore qualities of friendships and healthy relationships. 

• Senior students will be learning about the science of movement and physical skill acquisition (Physical Education), decision making around wellbeing issues that face young people in society (Health) and experiencing mountain biking and orienteering (Outdoor Education). 

Cross country in week 1 and Swimming sports in week 3 will also take place. This is a compulsory event for junior students. 

Thank you to students for their efforts and our committed teachers who have worked tirelessly to offer experiences that enrich our program. I wish you all a safe and happy Easter break. 

He oranga ngakau, he pikinga waiora

Positive feelings in your heart will enhance your self-worth