Sports & Recreation
Unleash the synergy between sports, recreation, and education with our captivating articles.
Explore the realm where physical activities intersect with learning. Gain valuable insights into how sports contribute to academic success, the integration of recreation into educational curricula, and the immense benefits it brings to students’ holistic development. A must-read section for educators, parents, and sports enthusiasts alike.
- Mar- 2017 -13 March
Choosing the right floor for your school gym
Sport is a huge part of school life, and it is widely accepted that participation in school sport contributes to…
Read More » - Oct- 2016 -10 October
Cycling on the curriculum in Gisborne primary
Cycling has become a big part of life at Kaiti School in Gisborne. The decile one primary school has its…
Read More » - May- 2016 -18 May
Kiwi invention designed to tackle childhood inactivity
A New Zealand invention created by sports science academics and an award winning local exporter is set to help address…
Read More » - Mar- 2016 -3 March
Synthetic sports surfaces allow year-round access
The advances in synthetic turf yarn technology during the past three decades have changed the face of many sports, hockey…
Read More » - Jul- 2014 -1 July
More laughing, fewer tears
Are synthetic turf and low-impact surfaces right for your school? No lawn to mow, no weather restraints, no puddles or…
Read More » - Jul- 2013 -15 July
Fun, safety and fitness
Enticing children outside to play can be difficult in this day and age. Game consoles, computers, mobile phones and the…
Read More » - Mar- 2013 -13 March
Prepare for those outdoor occasions
It has been a wonderful New Zealand summer and hopefully for the next few weeks, schools will still be holding…
Read More » - Nov- 2012 -20 November
Feasibility Studies – Making an informed choice
Over recent decades, the quality, safety and carrying capacity of school playing fields has become increasingly important. During this time,…
Read More » - 20 November
Winning survival videos bring a chance for adventure
Seven New Zealand secondary schools have won a share of $50,000 in Genesis Energy scholarships to the Sir Edmund Hillary…
Read More » - 20 November
All-weather surfaces a blessing for schools
Having an often seemingly excessive rainfall has its advantages for a country that depends heavily on agriculture and a number…
Read More » - Sep- 2012 -10 September
Time to prepare those cricket pitches
It probably does not seem like it yet, judging by the weather, but it is definitely time to begin preparing…
Read More » - May- 2012 -27 May
Scots College – new sports centre has space-age look
No longer at the mercy of New Zealand’s fickle weather, sports teams at Wellington’s Scots College have been enjoying the…
Read More » - Feb- 2012 -29 February
Good planning needed for those outdoor occasions
It is that time of the year when schools are likely to holding events outdoors, with sporting competitions high on…
Read More » - 29 February
Attitudes changing in school sports
As with everything else, attitudes towards school sports are changing, not only in New Zealand but internationally as well. For…
Read More » - Oct- 2011 -17 October
Flannelled fun in the summer sun
It’s that time of year again when budding young Jacob Orams and Jesse Ryders, or even aspiring Richard Hadlees don…
Read More » - 5 October
Curling: Action on the ice
Head down to the Paradice Ice Skating rink in the Auckland suburb of Avondale on a Thursday night and you’ll…
Read More » - 5 October
Jump Rope: Counting the beat for 25 years
The Heart Foundation’s iconic Jump Rope for Heart programme is this year celebrating its 25th year of encouraging physical activity…
Read More » - 5 October
A passport to water safety
New Zealand schools have traditionally been recognised as the primary venue for our children learning to swim, and research commissioned…
Read More » - 4 October
Artificial Turf: Practice makes perfect
When Howick College in Auckland decided it wanted to develop its cricket programme, the first area it needed to look…
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