At a glance: Active schools and kura

Research shows that physical activity can lift ākonga engagement, attendance, achievement and wellbeing. 

These 2 short resources – focused on primary and secondary schools – summarise key insights and actions to help ensure every ākonga has quality opportunities to be active.

What’s included 

Each ‘At a glance’ resource provides: 

• key evidence in a quick, easy-to-read summary 
• positive trends and considerations for schools and kura 
• practical actions for leaders  
• insights from Sport NZ programmes and initiatives. 

Who this is for 

These resources are for people who make, influence or support decisions about physical activity in schools and kura. 

This might include:  

• Tumuaki (principals), deputy and assistant principals  
• Senior leadership teams 
• Heads of department, kaiako (teachers) and sports directors responsible for wellbeing, physical or outdoor education 
• School board members.