At Tamahere Model Country School, as part of health and physical education, the focus is on the well-being of the students themselves, of other people, and of society through learning in health-related and movement contexts. At the heart of this learning area are key concepts related to:

• Hauora: a Maaori philosophy of well-being that includes the dimensions taha wairua, taha hinengaro, taha tinana, and taha whaanau.
• Attitudes and values: a positive, responsible attitude on the part of students to their own well-being; respect, care, and concern for other people and the environment; and a sense of social justice.
• The socio-ecological perspective: a way of viewing and understanding the interrelationships that exist between the individual, others, and society.
• Health promotion: a process that helps to develop and maintain supportive physical and emotional environments and that involves students in personal and collective action.

We are fortunate to have a swimming pool complex consisting of a 25-metre pool with 8 lanes and a 1.6-metre deep end. We also have a learner pool with a crocodile crawl lane.

Swimming is taught in Terms 1 and 4 at all levels of the school. In Term 1 we have a school swimming sports, as well as hosting both the city and country schools inter school swimming sports. Swimming lessons are also available after school, run by St Peter’s Swim School.