Portland School tumuaki Rachel Bycroft says since prioritising healthy habits and encouraging staff to model these behaviours, the school has seen a positive impact on student engagement, and most importantly on hauora (wellbeing).

At Waipukurau School in Hawke’s Bay, ākonga are taking up boxing in a programme that is showing how quality sport experiences at school can boost attendance and engagement in learning.

Ākonga at Blomfield Special School Central Campus in Whangārei lead the way in a café initiative that nurtures and celebrates their potential. Ako Café, committed to teaching life skills, promoting physical activity, and fostering healthy eating, is bringing to life the values of Healthy Active Learning.

We support primary schools and kura in a number of ways to develop quality physical activity environments including resources, funding and support, and programmes and initiatives.

MoveWell is a new resource to assist teachers, kaiako and others who may be involved with implementing activities to support and extend children’s learning, confidence, ability, and enjoyment in movement.

Tū Manawa Active Aotearoa provides funding for the delivery of activities for children and young people. Activities can be new or existing, and your application needs to show how you’re meeting the needs of young people.