The Planning of Ruakaka School’s Sports Programme to Impact Club Membership
Ruakaka Primary School is situated 30km south of Whangarei, it has a roll of approximately 148 children and service a farming community.
Being on the fringe Whangarei, coordinating a variety of sports to visit and work with staff and students can be challenging. Linking the school with these opportunities is essential to encourage the continued involvement in sport... more
Top Town in Pouto
Pouto is a primary school 60km out of Dargaville. Given the school’s isolation it was determined to run a Top Town type of day where the students could demonstrate their developing skills through a range of fun activities... more
1200 Run & Walk in Paihia
Sunday 12 May was a picture perfect day for the Jennian Homes Mother's Day Run/Walk in Paihia. Who can you spot in the photos... here
Sport Thought with Brent Eastwood
Sport Northland's Involvement with the Whangarei Aquatic Centre... more
Junior Cricket Back in the Bay.
This season the Far North Cricket Association ran a junior competition in the Bay of Islands for the first time in a number of years. Starting in November the competition ran for several weeks at Kerikeri Primary before the Christmas break and resumed in the New Year. Practices have been held every Wednesday evening at both Kerikeri and Riverview primary schools with close to 50 children in years 3-6 participating over the season... more
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Demand for Bikes in Schools in Northland
posted: 31 July 2012 Demand for Bikes in Schools in Northland
Schools in Northland have caught wind of the successful Bikes in Schools initiative that originally started in Hastings. Bikes in Schools is a unique concept that aims to provide all pupils at primary schools regular access to a bike, bike helmet and specially designed bike tracks, within the school environment. The aim of the initiative is to encourage primary school pupils to become more active and healthy, help them develop various bike skills and build their self-esteem and confidence while in a safe and familiar environment.
Bike Northland has approached several schools in Whangarei that are situated near the current and future development of the off-road cycle network that the Whangarei District Council is developing from the Whangarei Walking and Cycling Strategy. All of the schools approached are very keen to see the initiative go ahead in their school and other schools around Northland who have heard of the initiative are also very keen.
Bike Northland is working hard on trying to source funding to help see the Bikes in Schools initiative kick start in Northland.
For more information on the Bikes in Schools initiative contact Stu Bell, Bike Northland, phone (09) 437 9633 or email stu.bell@xtra.co.nz :: back :: |
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