Our school is participating in the Healthy Active Learning (HAL) initiative between Sport New Zealand, Te Whatu Ora and the Ministry Education. This initiative aims to improve the wellbeing of tamariki through healthy eating and drinking and quality physical activity. 

 

The initiative is based on evidence showing children’s nutrition and physical activity are linked to both academic achievement and improved physical and mental health. 

Our HAL advisor, Jen Bagshaw from Sport Whanganui, will work alongside Upokongaro School to enhance the provision of play, sport and physical education, as well as support the connections with our local community.