Sport Auckland Moving Together Summer 2021

SPORT
A U C K L A N D
MOVING TOGETHER
INSPIRING HEALTHY AND ACTIVE LIFESTYLES
healthY active learning initiative
As part of the Government’s 2019 Wellbeing budget, Healthy
Active Learning is a joint initiative from the Ministry of Health,
Ministry of Education and Sport New Zealand.
The programme focuses on supporting schools and kura to improve the
wellbeing of tamariki through quality physical experiences and supporting
schools in delivering healthy food and water only policies. It’s based on a
successful pilot programme and in 2020 it was rolled out to 300 schools
nationwide. In 2022 the initiative will be expanded to 800 schools.
Sport Auckland has partnered with schools in our Tāmaki, Maungakiekie
and Roskill communities to provide them with practical support, assist with
enhanced Health and Physical Education curriculum delivery, encourage
physical activity and promote healthy nutrition.
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Schools and kura to understand
and recognise the value of the
Health and Physical Education
and Hauora curriculum.
Schools and kura to create an
environment that supports and
promotes quality play, sport
and physical activity.
Teachers and kaiako to be
confident and capable in
delivery of the Health and
Physical Education and
Hauora curriculum.
Schools and kura to create
a healthy food and drink
environment.
Schools and kura to make
well informed decisions
when engaging with external
providers.
Schools and kura to strengthen
their connection with their
wider community, including
whānau and local health and
physical activity providers.
Even in the challenging environment of Covid-19, the Sport
Auckland team has had success assisting schools via this
initiative:
HAY PARK SCHOOL – A STORY OF SUCCESS
The Sport Auckland Healthy Active Learning (HAL) team had initial meetings
with the principal to discuss outcomes, wants and needs resulting in the team
establishing a constructive programme for the school.
The team provided support around four key areas:
• After school professional learning and development
• Healthy Active Learning Opportunities regional workshop, which was
attended by all the teachers
• Modelling, team teaching and lesson observations
• Support delivering PE lessons immediately post COVID-19 lockdown.
The key change will become evident throughout 2021 – but the teachers at
Hay Park School now have a better understanding of the Health and Physical
Education curriculum and how it can be used effectively to meet the needs of
their learners.
The teachers involved are developing their confidence in leading learning
in physical education, our goal is to continue this, providing guidance and
support throughout. Overall, this should reduce the reliance they have on
external providers to cater for PE requirements, we see the Sport Auckland
Community Connector playing a role in supporting the school with this phase.
One great example of the confidence this process has provided to the school
was highlighted by Healthy Active Learning Advisor Greg Burne “I could not
make it out to an observed lesson late in the unit. A senior teacher, who was
very unsure to begin with, was fine to run the session with no supervision.
“We know what to do now and it will be good for us to lead the way!” were
his exact words.”
Sport Auckland Healthy Active Learning team is excited to
continue to engage and support schools to showcase the
importance of quality physical play.