Our Health Programmes

At Maangere Bridge School (MBS), health education is central to our school vision ‘Aroha, Ako, Angitu’—’Together, We care, We learn, We Succeed!’. Our health programmes are designed to develop confident, resilient, and grounded students who are connected to their well-being and capable of making health-enhancing decisions.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

At Maangere Bridge School, we are proud to be an inclusive school. We actively cater to the diversity of our students, accepting and valuing each child for their unique qualities and individual strengths as a core part of our inclusive culture.

In alignment with our school values of Kotahitanga, Kaitiakitanga, Manaakitanga, and Rangatiratanga, we aim to enhance the hauora of all students, staff, and whaanau.

Seven Key Learning Areas

Our curriculum is built around seven essential areas that support the holistic development of the child:

• Mental Health: Emphasising self-understanding, belonging, and resilience grounded in culture and history.
• Relationships and Sexuality Education (RSE): Supporting aakonga to develop healthy, respectful relationships and positive personal identities.
• Food and Nutrition: Empowering students to make informed decisions about nutrition for their own well-being.
• Body Care and Physical Safety: Teaching students to recognise hazards and adopt safe practices.
• Physical Activity: Encouraging students to enjoy movement and develop positive attitudes toward regular fitness.
• Sports Studies: Identifying how sporting experiences influence the development of social and physical skills.
• Outdoor Education: Extending learning beyond the classroom into the natural environment.

Specific Health Programmes at MBS

To bring these learning areas to life, MBS delivers several high-quality, specialised programmes throughout the year:

Programme	Description
Keeping Ourselves Safe	A personal safety programme delivered every two years in partnership with the NZ Police.
Mitey	An evidence-based, school-wide approach to teaching mental health education.
Life Education Trust	Visits from Harold the Giraffe and the Life Education caravan every two years to focus on health challenges.
Puberty Talks (Y5-6)	Annual sessions facilitated by ‘Puberty Matters’ focusing on physical and emotional changes during puberty.
Travel Wise & Road Safety	A programme focused on road safety and active communities, including the Walking School Bus.
Cyber Safety	Annual celebration of Cyber Safety Week using Netsafe resources and parent evenings to support online safety.
Seasons for Growth	An 8-week support programme for students who have experienced grief or loss.
Pulse Check-ins	Weekly 60-second digital surveys for students to share their well-being and request support from trusted staff.

Community Collaboration & Rights

In accordance with the Education and Training Act 2020, our Board of Trustees consults with the community every two years to adopt a “Health Curriculum Delivery Statement”. This ensures our teaching remains relevant to the needs and values of our whaanau.

We believe in keeping our whaanau fully informed. Parents and caregivers have the legal right to request that their child be excluded from specific parts of the Sexuality Education component by providing a formal written request to the Principal.

Supporting Documents

Health Curriculum Statement
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MBS Health and PE Curriculum 2026

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