Physical Education and Sport Courses of Study

A range of summer and winter sporting activities are offered at Springs. There are enormous benefits to be gained from participation in sport - the school upholds the Fair Play Charter and encourages all students to play hard but fair. Western Springs has an excellent record in interschool sport including in girls and boys soccer and hockey, and in rugby and netball.

Team members wear the striking Western Springs sports uniform when representing Springs in Interschool or representative competitions.

Facilities and Development
The school has just completed a five year development plan which is focused on developing the schools sports facilities. The first element of this plan was the recent resurfacing of the tennis courts.

The playing fields were newly laid down and drained for 2004 and Springs has a modern, well-equipped gymnasium and 'Te Whakamanu' (the Sports Pavilion).

At the Fitness Centre, personal trainers supervise workouts each lunchtime.

Fees and Sports Uniform
At Springs students purchase a sports uniform of shirt, shorts and socks that is used in all sports.

The school funds the entry fees for sports teams and contributes towards gear cost where necessary.

Sports Academy
The Sports Academy is an exciting addition to our school programs that is aimed to develop and promote our top sports people. This year the students have had an aquatic program with Trent Bray, sports first aid and several NZQA unit standards have been undertaken.

Fair Play Award
Springs is very proud to be a recipient of the Auckland Secondary Schools' Fair Play award.

Lunchtime Recreation
Sports equipment is available for issue from the gym between 12:20 and 12:30pm daily.

The gymnasium is allocated to different groups to use on different days of the week. Recreational activities on offer include juggling, dance, chess and fitness training.

Sports Dinner
The annual sports award dinner held in Term 4 is the highlight of the school sports year. It is an opportunity to celebrate the many and varied achievements of our sports teams.