Learning Beach Safety at Muriwai

Nov 6, 2025 | Sport and Outdoor Education, 2025 Archive, Surfing

The Muriwai Beach Surf Life Saving Beach Education Program offered students an exciting, hands-on learning experience focused on beach safety, surf awareness, and water confidence.

Led by qualified surf lifeguards, the program taught essential skills such as identifying hazards, understanding surf conditions, and making safe decisions at the beach.

Through interactive lessons and practical activities, students gained a deeper appreciation for coastal environments while learning how to stay safe in and around the water.

Our students participated exceptionally well in this program over the past two weeks. They gained a great deal of knowledge about safety at the beach and the vital role our lifeguards play on New Zealand’s coasts.

Special thanks to all the parents who joined us and helped students and staff brave the cold water.

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