School Stories
On this page you'll find links to stories about smokefree initiatives in New Zealand schools. These may provide ideas and inspiration to other teachers and students. Contact details are provided with each story so that you can find out more.
If your school has a successful project that could be included here, or if you know of one that does, please contact us.
Alfriston College
Alfreston College takes a holistic approach to smokefree. This whole-of-person approach incorporates the school's smoke-free policy.
Kapiti College
Kapiti CollegeStudents from Kapiti College in Raumati have been showing other colleges how to combat youth smoking. Students have developed their own smokefree strategic plan, which includes a peer-led quit smoking programme believed to be unique in New Zealand colleges.
Queen Charlotte College
When Year 13 students at Queen Charlotte College in Picton, realised they were all smokefree, they decided to let everyone know it! The students formed a smokefree section of the school's health committee and decided to make a smokefree poster out of the Year 13 school photo.
Taumarunui High School
In 2008, the newly appointed principal of Taumarunui High School decided to tackle the increasing problem of smoking in the school. A Smokefree Coordinator was appointed and the school has since made huge efforts to promote smokefree both in the school and community.
Manaia View School
The school’s smokefree project is a collaboration with the Health Sponsorship Council (HSC) and other agencies but the school took full ownership for developing the initiative and making it work for the local community.