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.

At Oaklynn Specialist School in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, movement is integrated across the day and used as a key tool to support cognitive development and emotional regulation. Now ākonga are also reaping more of its social benefits, particularly through sport, thanks to the support of the Healthy Active Learning initiative.

At Te Kura o Te Muriwai in Gisborne Tairāwhiti, ākonga (students) are igniting their passion for learning through connecting with te taiao (the environment). 

The kura is one of 34 across the motu supported by Mātaiaio, the kaupapa Māori initiative that runs parallel to the delivery of Healthy Active Learning through RSTs.

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.