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Our Sports Coordinator is Valerie Marra. Valerie is in charge of coordinating a range of sports and relies on parents and caregivers to coach and manage many teams. Sports information is updated every fortnight. Please click on the link below to be directed to the Sports Newsletter. If you have any sports related questions, please email Valerie on sports@tps.school.nz

Takapuna Primary School Physical Education

Physical Education and Sports play an important role at Takapuna Primary School and all students are encouraged to take an active part. We consider that all students should be given the opportunity to experience a wide range of physical activities, and the emphasis is on attitude, sportsmanship and perseverance in both individual and team sports. We aim to provide a balanced curriculum where all learners participate in a range of Physical Education activities and games. Students experience a wide variety of sport-related skills and further development of their fundamental movement skills during weekly P.E. lessons. Some examples of the skills are:

  • Fostering teamwork, communication, and resilience.
  • Throwing, catching, striking, and fielding.
  • Dribbling, passing, defending and shooting.
  • Passing, attacking, defending, and use of space for court & field games.
  • Hand/eye & foot/eye coordination, reaction time, & fitness
  • Running, jumping and throwing for Athletics.
  • Rotation, balance, spring, strength, flexibility for Gymnastics.

During Term One and Term Four all learners at Takapuna Primary School participate in two Water Skills for Life lessons taken by classroom teachers. Swimming Carnival events are organised and led by each Whānau team: Kiwi Y0-2; Tūi Y3-4; and Kererū Y5-6.

During Term Two all learners at Takapuna Primary School participate in the School Cross Country. The Cross Country event is organised and led by each Whānau team: Kiwi Y0-2; Tūi Y3-4; and Kererū Y5-6.

During Term Four all learners at Takapuna Primary School participate in School Athletics. The Athletics event is organised and led by each Whānau team: Kiwi Y0-2; Tūi Y3-4; and Kererū Y5-6.

As much as possible we enlist the support of sporting groups to help coach our students to learn the specific skills for a particular sport. We have had extra coaching and opportunities from Auckland Cricket, Harbour Rugby, NZ Basketball, Kelly Sports, Gymnastics.

All students are involved in a daily fitness maintenance programme. There are guidelines that provide further information about our school policies and documents. These are available on School Docs.

Pupuke Cluster Sports Days

There are competitive sport options where selected students represent Takapuna Primary School against other schools in the local Pupuke Cluster includes: Swimming (Y4-6); Rippa Rugby (Y3-6); Soccer (Y3-6); Athletics (Y4-6) and Cross Country (Y4-6).

Sports Newsletter

Click here

A current list of the extra-curricular sports supported by Takapuna Primary School.

Important reminder: For the safety, care and successful participation of your child/ren in sports – we ask that parents are actively involved and supporting their children to develop, grow and engage in the sport. We find this shared understanding makes the difference between children engaging with playing sports rather than an after school activity.

Please click on the title of each sport for further information

Register here for all sports
Basketball/Mini-ball
Cricket
Splash Polo/Flipper Ball/Newbies
Hockey
Netball
Rippa Rugby
Soccer
Water Skills for Life
Touch Rugby

A couple of points to note:

  • TPS participates within the Primary School Touch Module run by www.localtouch.co.nz
  • Parents, your child/ren need your support, both in registering them to play before closing dates and in supporting them at their games wherever possible.
  • We will have firm registration dates for each sport which will be available on our Takapuna Primary School website or School Newsletters. All registrations MUST be in before these dates as this is how we register our teams within leagues and events. This information also supports our sports coordinator to organise and liaise teams.
  • We will be seeking coaches for each of our teams in each sport, so parents please be ready to offer some of your time and willingness to coach or manage your child/ren’s sports team where you can.
  • When your child/ren are registering for any sports team here at TPS they and you are committing to the duration of that league/sport/competition. We encourage everyone to have a go at a sport/s of interest and encourage inclusion for all Takapuna Primary students.

Contact

P: (09) 489 6339
E: office@tps.school.nz

Takapuna Primary School
23 Auburn Street
Takapuna, Auckland 0622

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2025 Term Dates

Term 1: Mon 3 Feb – Thu 10 Apr
Term 2: Mon 28 Apr – Fri 27 June
Term 3: Mon 14 Jul – Fri 19 Sep
Term 4: Mon 6 Oct – Tue 16 Dec

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Basketball

‘Girls got Game’ is run by North Harbour Basketball held at TPS to all wahine (girls) at all levels. The main purpose is to bring girls together to learn, grow and play some basketball! The focus of this program is to teach the girls the fundamental skills of basketball including, but not limited to: dribbling, passing, shooting, lay ups, defensive footwork, defence and teamwork. There are four sessions usually before school 8:00am-8:50am.

If you are interested in registering your daughter, please contact Valerie at sports@tps.school.nz

Register Here
Cricket

In the Summer months, TPS participates in several inter school festivals. These are one off cricket days, for our year 5 & 6 girls and boys, with the emphasis on skill development and fun. Previous experience of the game is preferred. Notices will be on HERO and in our school newsletter when registrations open.

Weekly cricket in Auckland is played at a club level and is not coordinated through schools. If you are interested in registering your child to play, please contact one of our local teams mentioned below:

Takapuna District Cricket Club – www.takapunacricket.co.nz

North Shore Cricket Club – www.northshorecricket.co.nz

If you have any sports related questions, please email Valerie at sports@tps.school.nz

Register Here
Splash Polo/Flipper Ball/Newbies

Takapuna Primary School participates in the North Harbour Water Polo, Newbies Splash Polo (Year 2-3 only) and Flippa Ball  (Year 3-6) Competition, played at AUT Millennium Pool on Sunday afternoons. Teams are only entered term by term and are numbers based.

2025 Dates​​​​​​​

Term 1 – Sunday 2nd March – Sunday 6th April 

Term 2 – Sunday 4th May – Sunday 15th June (No Games King’s Birthday)

Term 3 –  Sunday 27th August – Sunday 14th September

Term 4 – Sunday 12th October – Sunday 7th December (No games Labour Weekend)

Newbies Splash Polo: Newbies is also another form of Water Polo for our very young age group. The game is played in a shallow pool which helps children to build confidence in the water and teaches them to work in a team environment.

The game is for primary aged children in Years 2 and 3 only.

The sport is played in a slightly shallow pool than Flippa Ball so that all children are able to touch the bottom. The depth of the pool is 1m deep. The pool is also shortened in length so the children are able to swim the distance of the pool with confidence.

Game Times: Between 1:30pm and 5:30pm
Where: The National Aquatic Centre – Shallow Pool (opposite AUT Millennium)

Teams are 7-a-side in the pool (8-10  players per team). 
Game Duration: Games consist of 2 x 8 minute halves.    

Splash Polo: is most commonly known as ‘Mini Water Polo/Flippa Ball’. The game is a water based sport and is a great way for kids to be active while building confidence when in the water.

The game is for Primary aged school children from years 3, 4, 5 and 6.

The sport is played in a shallow pool (1.2m – 1.3m deep) and uses a range of ball skills, swimming and teamwork.

Flippa Ball is a great stepping stone into Water Polo with kids learning the basic skills needed to take on the deep water in Intermediate and Club level.

Playing & Competition Information:

Teams & Grades:

Will depend on numbers registered:

-There is a year 3 & 4 league and a year 4-6 league.

-Teams are 7-a-side in the pool and up to 2 subs (maximum of 9 players per team).

Ability:

Flippa Ball can be a tough game to play, a moderately high level of swimming ability is required. All players wishing to play Flippa Ball must be able to complete the following:

  • Swim 50m freestyle (2 lengths of TPS school pool) unsupported/unaided and non-stop without putting their feet down.
  • Tread water or perform the egg beater for 60 seconds (1 minute) unsupported/unaided and non-stop. 
    Games:
    Games are played on Sunday afternoons and evenings with rounds scheduled between 1:00pm and 7:00pm each week, with younger players playing in the earlier time slots.  Games are 2 x 8 minute halves, 16 minutes in duration.

Uniforms:

  • There is no TPS playing uniform for Flippa Ball.
  • Players must be in swimwear. Rash shirts and long sleeve swimwear are not advised for Flippa Ball.
  • No goggles to be worn
  • Water polo caps are provided for each player by NH Water polo

Fees: Please note fees will need to be paid up front before your child is placed in a team. If for any reason the team does not go ahead the fees will be refunded.

  • Newbies Splash Polo costs  $410.00 per team per term (the fees will be evenly split between the registered players)
  • Flippa Ball costs $550.00 per team per term (the fees will be evenly split between the registered players)

Coaching:

Our TPS Splash Polo teams require parent support in coaching and managing teams. If your child/ren are registered to play within a TPS team and you are able to assist with coaching or managing please indicate this on your child/ren’s registration. We need volunteer coaches and managers to make this sport possible.

Note: By registering your child in a sporting activity, you agree that your child will play for the duration of their intended season and you will pay the registration fee promptly after it is loaded to your HERO account.

If you are interested in registering your child, please contact Valerie at sports@tps.school.nz

Register Here
Hockey

Previously TPS has been part of the North Harbour Hockey competition. We have not had numbers to enter teams in recent years. If you are interested in playing hockey please contact the sports coordinator and if we have enough players we can look to enter a team. 

Link for further information here.

Register Here
Netball

TPS participates in the Netball North Harbour, Primary School and Junior Netties winter netball competitions, played at the Barfoot & Thompson North Harbour Netball Centre on Wednesdays (Primary School competition) and Saturdays (Junior Netties competition). The netball programmes and competitions are for Primary School players from year 1 through to year 6.

TPS netball is a Term 2 & 3 sport, where TPS students (both girls & boys) are able to register with the school and play winter league netball in the appropriate TPS netball team outside of school hours (after school).

Registration into all of the Netball North Harbour winter league competitions above is through TPS, via the online registration process below. 

Please select your child/ren’s correct year and day of play in the registration form as this affects how teams are formed for the season ahead.

Netball Winter League days and dates

Venue –  Barfoot & Thompson Netball Centre, Northcote​​​​​​​

ANZ futureFerns teams play on Mondays 

Year 1 & 2 – 5th May to 11th August (no play Kings Birthday – 2nd June)
Year 3- 5th May to 11th August

Primary competition
Year 4 – Mondays  28th April.- 11th August

Year 5&6 – Wednesdays 30th April – 13th August

Teams and Grade information

Year 1 & 2

  • This is a 11 to 12 week programme and not a competition. Goals are not counted.
  • There are no umpires. The game is controlled by the coaches using their voices.
  • Year 1 & 2 play 4 v 4 across one third of a full sized netball court with modified hoops and smaller balls. 
  • Year 1 & 2 have a 15 minute skill session followed by 2 x 8 minute halves. 
  • Round times at Netball North Harbour on Monday afternoons at 4.00 pm and 4.40 pm 

Year 3

  • This is a 12 to 13 week programme and is not a competition. Goals are not counted.
  • There are no umpires. The game is controlled by the coaches using their voices.
  • Year 3 play 5 v 5 – 1 Centre, 2 x Defenders and 2 x Attackers. They play on two thirds of a full sized netball court with modified hoops and Size 4 balls.
  • Year 3 play 4 x 10 minute quarters. 
  • Year 3 skill session is their warm up for the game. 
  • Round times on a Monday at Netball North Harbour are 4.00 and 4.50 pm. 

Year 4

  • Round times are 4.00 pm, 4.50 pm, 5.20 pm.
  • Year 4 play 7 a-side rotational netball, players make positional changes each quarter.
  • 4 x 10 minute quarters. Modified hoop height 2.6m and Size 4 ball.
  • Teams to supply their own umpire.

Year 5

  • Round times are 4.00 pm, 4.50 pm, 5.20 pm and 6.30 pm.
  • Year 5 play 7 a-side rotational netball, players make positional changes each quarter.
  • 4 x 10 minute quarters. Modified hoop height 2.6m and Size 4 ball.
  • Teams to supply their own umpire.

Year 6

  • Round times are 4.50 pm, 5.20 pm and 6.30 pm.
  • Year 6 play 7 a-side netball as per usual rules, ie no modifications. Normal hoop height of 3.05m and size 5 ball.
  • 4 x 10 minute quarters.
  • Teams to supply their own umpire.​

Draws

Draws will be published on https://www.netballnorthharbour.co.nz/draws-results/draws-results-1 for the season.

Uniforms

Players are to play in their TPS Sports Top and a TPS netball/sports skort. Both items can be purchased through the uniform portal on our website.

All players MUST wear appropriate running/sports/netball shoes for practices and games. NO bare feet.

No jewellery to be worn during netball, this includes earrings, rings, necklaces.

Umpires

Year 1 & 2 team coaches umpire the 4 v 4 netball games.

Year 3 to Year 6 teams are required to provide or organise their own netball umpire for each game, umpires are not provided as part of the competition. This could be the coach, manager or another willing parent or older sibling that knows the rules of netball if necessary. If a coach is umpiring they are unable to coach their team while umpiring.

Year 3 to 6 teams can request a paid umpire through NNH. Umpires are paid $10 per game directly from the team on the day. Umpires can be requested through NNH.

Fees

TPS Netball Fees are:

Year 1, 2 & 3 players = $60 per player.

Year 4, 5 & 6 players = $70 per player.

All netball fees are to be paid at either the school office or online payment portal. All fees must be paid in full to confirm your child/ren’s registration.

Team Practices

Once the players and coaches for each team are established, team training times will be arranged and communicated by each coach/manager to their teams and parents. Teams generally practice either before school, at lunchtime or after school at the TPS netball courts.

Coaching

Our TPS netball teams require and rely on parent support in coaching and managing teams. If your child/ren are registered to play within a TPS team and you are able to assist with coaching or managing please indicate this on your child/ren’s registration. We need volunteer coaches and managers to help!

Note: By registering your child in a sporting activity, you agree that your child will play for the duration of their intended season and will pay the registration fee. 

FOR NETBALL WINTER LEAGUE – Terms 2 & 3

Additional Netball North Harbour Netball Programmes, Clinics & Leagues Available

Netball North Harbour offers a variety of netball programmes from after school skill development programmes to holiday programmes and social leagues. Below are some additional netball programmes available that your child/ren might be interested to participate in if they have a love of netball or want to learn more about the game and develop their netball skills further.

All of the below additional programmes are the responsibility of the parent/s to register their child/ren directly with Netball North Harbour. Links to register are provided below.

Teams and players from Takapuna Primary School normally participate within these additional programmes, clinics and leagues that Netball North Harbour provides, however, TPS  does not facilitate or register players or teams for these additional programmes, through the school. These programmes, leagues and clinics require full parental registration, management and facilitation of the full process from registration to fees directly with Netball North Harbour.

After School Development Programme

  • 4 week after school programme where players will develop and fine tune fundamental netball skills
  • Suitable for players in years 5, 6 & 7
  • $115 per player for all 4 weeks
  • Monday 4th,11th,18th & 25th November
  • More information & registration HERE

Autumn League Netball

  • Pre Season Autumn League is for primary aged teams from Year 1 to Year 6. A fun, social league to get our young players back into the swing of netball or try it for the first time with a group of friends.
  • $120 per team, team registrations with NNH close beginning of March
  • Thursday afternoons 4pm to 6pm

More information & registration HERE

If you have any sports related questions, please email Valerie at sports@tps.school.nz

Register Here
Rippa Rugby

North Harbour Rugby are hosting their Annual Primary School Rippa Rugby festival for 2025 and this is a two day tournament on Thursday 29th May and Thursday 14th August. The aim is to encourage children to get active and give rippa rugby a go!

Rippa Rugby is a non-contact, developmental form of rugby for young players, focusing on ball-handling and running skills, where players “rip” a tag from the ball carrier’s belt instead of tackling. It’s a chance for TPS students from Year 3-6 to enjoy Rippa rugby games against other local North Shore schools while promoting physical activity and involvement in our national sport.

What: Rippa Rugby

Where: Onewa Domain

When: Term 2 Thursday 29th May                    Save Day- Tuesday 3rd June
            Term 3  Thursday 14th August              Save Day- Tuesday 19th August

Who:    Year 3-6 learners can participate, no experience necessary

Teams:  Girls Year 3/4          Boys Year 3/4    Girls Year 5/6         Boys Year 5/6

Cost:     $15.00 per player this will be invoiced to your HERO account

Uniform Requirements: 

Every player will need to play in the NEW TPS sports top. To purchase new or pre-loved uniforms simply click here. Also mouth guards are advised if possible please.

Once you have completed the registration form we will be in touch regarding  transport, training and team selection. 

Games/Draw

  • We generally find out the draw the day before – this will be sent to parents as soon as we know.

Cancellation/Postponement

  • If the fields are open then the tournament is generally played.
  • The school is only notified of cancellation at 8:00am morning of the tournament.
  • If cancelled there will be a notice over HERO and the kids just have a normal day at school. The back-up day is the following Tuesday.

Food/Clothing

  • We are a water only school so learners will be required to follow the school guidelines on all sports trips.
  • The learners seem to spend all day eating, so lots of snacks are good.
  • A named drink bottle is essential.
  • Bring appropriate clothing for the weather conditions on the day.

If you have any sports related questions, please email Valerie at sports@tps.school.nz

Register Here
Soccer

Regular weekly football in Auckland is played through clubs, not schools. If you are wanting to register your child to play in a weekly competition you will need to contact one of our local clubs directly to register them. Below is the list of our closest clubs.

Takapuna AFC – https://www.takapunaafc.co.nz/

North Shore United AFC- https://nsu.org.nz/

Northern Rovers FC – https://www.northernroversfc.org.nz/

During the school year there will be football opportunities for our tamariki in the form of football festivals run by Takapuna AFC and North Shore United AFC. Information on these festivals are published in the school newsletter and over HERO as the invitations come in from these clubs. Historically we have been invited to festivals in term one, three and four.

If you have any sports related questions, please email Valerie at sports@tps.school.nz

Register Here
Water Skills for Life

The school swimming season is during Terms One and Four, provided that the weather is suitable. All children are expected to take part in lessons in the pool twice a week. Water Skills for Life is an important part of the compulsory Physical Education curriculum. Please check that your child/ren brings togs, towel and goggles on their swimming days. Please check with their teacher on which days to bring these so they take part in the practical lessons with their class.

Water Skills for Life in primary schools is an essential part of education. It comes right at the beginning of our children’s school learning so that it’s embedded for the life of the child.

Register Here
Touch Rugby

Touch Rugby at TPS is offered in Term Four with opportunities for all ages to play. TPS students are able to register and play touch rugby in the appropriate TPS touch team outside of school hours (after school).

Term 4, Playing & Competition Information:

Teams & Grades:

  • TPS will aim to have the following teams depending on the numbers registered:
    • Year 1 & 2
    • Year 3 & 4
    • Year 5 & 6
  • All age groups can have mixed, boys and girls teams depending on the number of TPS students who register to play will depend on the make-up of the teams each year.
  • TPS mixed touch rugby teams must include a minimum of 4 girls registered in each team and the competition rules require a minimum of 3 girls on the field at all times for mixed teams.
  • Teams are 6-a-side on the field and up to 6 subs (maximum of 12 players per team). Teams are not graded, everyone who registers and pays their touch fees, gets to play.

Playing Dates:

  • Monday or Thursday afternoons in Term 4, October – December

Venue:

  • The location for games will be either Becroft or Sunnynook Park

Game times:

  • Games are scheduled between 3:45pm and 6:15pm each week, with younger players playing in the earlier time slots.
  • Games are 30 minutes in duration, made up of two 15 minute halves.

Draws:

Uniforms:

  • Players are to play in the TPS Yellow Sports Top and their own sports/running shorts.
  • All players MUST wear appropriate shoes. NO bare feet.
  • Running Shoes, Rugby/soccer/touch boots are fine as long as they have moulded sprigs, no metal sprigs/studs.

Fees:

  • TPS Touch Fees are $40 per player, to be paid at either the school office or on the online payment portal HERO.
  • All fees must be paid before your child is placed in a team.

Team Practices:

  • Teams generally practice directly prior to their games, however, they may have some before school or at lunchtime in the lead up to the competition.
  • Once coaches for each team are established team training times will be arranged and communicated by each coach/manager.

Coaching:

  • Our TPS touch rugby teams require parent support in coaching and managing teams. If your child/ren are registered to play within a TPS team and you are able to assist with coaching or managing please indicate this on your child/ren’s registration. We need volunteer coaches and managers to help!

Registration:

  • If your child is interested in playing touch rugby for TPS in Term 4, please complete the online registration form located in the registration portal.

If you have never seen touch played before then check out this video: Beginners Guide to Touch Rugby

If you have any sports related questions, please email Valerie at sports@tps.school.nz

Register Here
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