Whangamata Area School has a strong Physical Education Department.
We offer
Physical Education as an option at years 11 – 13, it is a subject for the
National Certificate in Educational Achievement at years 11 -13. In all
these programmes there is an excellent balance of practical to theory
requirements. In Bursary Physical Education the topics range from
windsurfing to mountain biking to skiing. The school offers and encourages
students to participate in a wide range of sporting opportunities,
including, athletics, swimming, cricket, rugby, soccer, basketball and
netball. Whangamata is well known for its surf beach and a number of current
and past students have represented New Zealand in International surfing
competitions