Physical Education and Sport are an important part of our school programme and we believe that providing fun and quality sporting experiences is essential for young people.

We aim to develop a number of important aptitudes through sport such as confidence, teamwork and fair play.

SNBS students are able to participate in a wide range of Summer and Winter sporting activities both at school and outside of school. We encourage daily fitness in individual classrooms and our whole school participates in swimming, cross country and athletics.

Eastern Community Sport and Recreation Inc support our teachers in the classroom running a comprehensive Physical Education programme to all year levels throughout the year.

Students who perform well in our competitive school events will represent our school in East Zone competitions, where they will get an opportunity to qualify to compete in the Canterbury Primary Sports championships.

The Year 5-8 students take part in a winter sport programme with other local primary schools at Rawhiti Domain or nearby on Friday afternoons from June to August. Sports include hockey, netball, football, bowls, table tennis and Ki O Rahi 

Throughout the year we have various sports organisations and clubs come to school to teach softball, tennis, cricket and other skills.

SNBS is affiliated with Primary Sports Canterbury and we have opportunities for students to participate in events offered throughout the year, including triathlon, gymnastics and dance.

Our year 7-8 students participate in the South Island Koru Games run by Selwyn Trust in September. This is a 3 day event with over 3000 athletes participating.

Our Sports Academy club offers further development and leadership skills in sports, giving students the confidence to run student led events. Students have continued with these skills into high school, gaining sports scholarships.

Our community offers many sporting opportunities for us, including South New Brighton Tennis Club, Eastern Community Sport and Recreation Inc and Tiaora QEII.