Licensed New Zealand Immigration Adviser: School Children Activities in New Zealand

I am a very pleased parent to see my children going to school in New Zealand. My three kids are still young and they grew up in a system where it was a constant cycle of studies and homework and hardly anything else. After being in New Zealand now, they go to a school which has so many different activities that I can see their all round development right in front of my own eyes. The change has been gradual but I can see there is a definite aspect of creating all round growth and not just academics. The emphasis on sports and games, outdoor activities, new language skills, personality development, new skills like cooking, carpentry, working with machines and such has really transformed my kids into complete new beings. The emphasis on academics is also very good and I quite like the teaching style which is more relaxed and friendly. Kiwis who read this might wonder why I am going on about something that is commonplace in New Zealand. If only they could experience what schooling is like in developing countries. The average New Zealand school has more facilities, activities and opportunities than most schools globally.

The other thing I like about schools in New Zealand is the safety aspect concerning the students. They are trained to deal with emergencies, there are supervisors and marshals for ensuring safety in all activities and the education itself instills physical and mental strength and confidence to the growing children. There is absolutely no class distinction among the students and I am yet to notice any overt or covert racism in the school where my children go. It is one big family of young people growing up together with good values, attitudes and skills. I can see a lot of fantastic inputs to help build strong and committed future New Zealand and global citizens. I am a very pleased parent indeed.

Below are some pictures of an annual activity in the school where my children go. A giant hot air balloon is inflated on the school grounds and the kids get a joyride with the highest safety standards being practiced throughout the event. What an experience!! I wish I could go to school again :) Thank you New Zealand for making my kids so happy and aiding them in their growth.