“When the going gets tough, the tough get going”

Adventure Racing is a popular and growing multi-disciplinary sport, which combines physical skills, endurance, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.

We have many students represent either NZSS or Athletics New Zealand in Athletics. Although we do not have an Athletics Club at school, those students who have a passion for the sport join local clubs.

Badminton is a winter sport and competes regionally and nationally.

“I can accept failure, everyone fails at something. But I can’t accept not trying.”
Michael Jordan

Basketball continues to be a popular sport amongst our students. Players have the option to play competitively in a selected A team or in a Youth grade with friends of their choosing.

Girls’ Cricket is a popular and growing summer sport at NPGHS and in Taranaki. At NPGHS we have a 1st XI and a Junior Development Team.

Football is a popular sport and we cater for all ages and abilities. We generally have two competitive teams and many social teams.

NPGHS Hockey is the largest body of school girl’s hockey players in Taranaki and many players make up the U15 & U18 Taranaki Representative teams.

“It’s hard to beat a person who never gives up”
Babe Ruth

Here at NPGHS, Netball has the highest number of competing students and offers elite, competitive and social teams.

Whether a one of event or North Island/National event, there are opportunities to be involved in at every level. The skills here support Adventure Racing; a sport popular at NPGHS and in conjunction with NPBHS.

Women’s rugby is a growing sport, with no exception at New Plymouth Girls’ High School.

Those interested in skiing and snowboarding can compete in the TSSSA events including the North Island Secondary School event at Tuora.

Despite being a small sporting code at NPGHS, we have a history of talented students who challenge to catch the best wave.

While having a history of producing great swimmers at NPGHS, Swimming continues to grow in numbers.

‘Tennis is just like everything else. Work on it and you will improve!’

Tennis can be played by anyone. Here at NPGHS we offer competitive and social Tennis opportunities.

Volleyball is a fast dynamic sport that requires good coordination and athletic bursts of speed and reactive decision making to play the ball over the net with a spike hit or power serve.