10/09/2018
Female secondary school students across the Waikato region are beginning to see physical activity in a different light. This is thanks to a new approach that’s changing the message about what it means to be active. As part of its This is ME® initiative, aimed at getting girls and women moving, Sport Waikato is working with a handful of secondary schools to look at new, interesting and exciting ways girls can get active at school that are outside of traditional options like sports team. “Traditional school sports and events don’t work for and aren’t appealing to many young women. With this in mind, we need to offer alternative ways for young women to get moving at school that are relevant to them, so they’re not put off physical activity for life,” says Sport Waikato’s Women and Girls Initiative Lead, Amy Marfell. Currently, schools in Te Kuiti, Pio Pio, Waihi and Paeroa are involved in the programme, which is based on female students leading the co-design of activities to get girls more active. Te Kuiti High School is currently the most advanced with a group of 11 students recently delivering a Colour Festival for their female peers that took place in June. Throughout the process, students have been hands-on in the planning. This sees them not only have a voice about the options for physical activity in their school, but also develop valuable leadership skills and gain credits towards NCEA.
27/01/2023
The 2022 winners were announced at Sport Waikato's Let’s Move Waikato event held at Claudelands....
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07/12/2022
We’re pretty proud of the work we do to keep the communities of the Waikato region active
23/11/2022
Picture this: A young girl is in the front frow of the Black Ferns world cup semi-final against France. The final whistle has blown and the crowd around her erupts in celebration....
14/11/2022
Over 160 Principals and Health & Physical Education (HPE) lead teachers came together at Claudelands Events Centre.
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