School Visits

Pre Schoolers on a School Tour of the art exhibition at NZ Sculpture OnShore at O Peretu Fort Takapuna

At NZ Sculpture OnShore, we encourage young people to develop and expand their knowledge and appreciation of 3D art and to this end we have developed a comprehensive educational component.

Our School Visits Programme places a strong emphasis on participation and students developing their own responses to sculpture through interactive and informative activities.

We offer a package of teacher classroom resources and age appropriate student work sheets, designed by a professional art educator, to ensure a meaningful and memorable EOTC learning experience. The 3D aspect of sculpture is particularly appropriate for school-age children and this programme provides a unique opportunity for students to interact with it from many vantage points including, where appropriate, physical contact.

Kids interacting with an artwork at NZ Sculpture OnShore at Fort Takapuna, O Peretu

School Tour at NZ Sculpture OnShore at Fort Takapuna, Auckland

Programme Outline

Available on weekdays, the School Visits Programme is suitable for students in Years 1-13; whole class, small groups, art extension, gifted and talented, ESOL students, homeschool groups or those simply keen to experience large-scale sculptures in a relaxed outdoor setting.

Schools enjoy a half-day visit to the outdoor exhibition featuring the largest collection of NZ contemporary art in the country and entry to the fascinating underground fort which houses our Schools Exhibition.

As well as being fun, these tours focus on student learning and provide ongoing work in the classroom/home environment.

For more information see our 2025 Programme Brochure.

Entry Fees

Students | $10
Accompanying Teachers | Free of charge
Accompanying adults | Free of charge (in line with education guideline ratios).

Tour Bookings

We invite schools, educators and student art groups to register their interest for a visit. There are no size restrictions on student groups. Tours do however, need to be booked and paid for in advance of the exhibition opening.
Submit your booking request in the form below.

Did you know? By booking a School Tour you get first right of refusal to participate in the next event as an exhibiting school.

2025 School Prizes

This year we are delighted to offer three prizes to schools for the most outstanding and collaborative artwork submitted by a participating school in each of three age categories. Prizes are awarded to expand and develop the winning schools’ art programmes.
Click here for more information on this year's prizes.

Primary school prize: $500
Kindly donated by Park Supplies & Playgrounds

Intermediate school prize: $500
Kindly donated by Lidgard Shades

There is also a high school prize of $500 and three 'Highly Commended' prizes of $200 each.

For more information or to make a tour booking, please contact:
Fiona White - School Bookings Co-ordinator
Email: schools@nzsculptureonshore.co.nz
Mobile: 027 450 4609

NZ Sculpture OnShore is a charitable event organised by the ‘Friends of Women’s Refuges Trust' and all net proceeds from the event go to Women’s Refuge New Zealand.

School Tours Video Highlights from the 2018 Exhibition

Click here for the Schools Booking Form

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