Friday, 3 July 2026

Jump Jam still proving popular

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    2. South Canterbury

    Geraldine Primary School’s boy group Thrift Shoppers was 19 strong and their teacher Ben...
    Geraldine Primary School’s boy group Thrift Shoppers was 19 strong and their teacher Ben Robertson said he sold the idea of competing at Jump Jam as a day off school. He said some of the children in the group were neurodiverse, and while they might need ear muffs in other moments where they were overstimulated, they had managed to complete the dance without them. PHOTOS: SHELLEY INON
    South Canterbury primary school pupils gathered at The Jump Jam Extravaganza 2026 last week Thursday at the Southern Trust Event Centre.

    Despite only having 120 on the school roll, 30 Glenavy School pupils attended the extravangza.
    Despite only having 120 on the school roll, 30 Glenavy School pupils attended the extravangza.
    The event is held annually to showcase the pupils’ achievements in the Jump Jam school’s aerobic programme.

    After a long day of watching and dancing along, year 7 and year 8 groups still had an energetic...
    After a long day of watching and dancing along, year 7 and year 8 groups still had an energetic crowd.
    Despite construction work under way in front of the main door of the event centre, the day saw 66 teams and 1075 participants cross its stage.

    School groups danced for an enthusiastic and flamboyantly dressed crowd.
    School groups danced for an enthusiastic and flamboyantly dressed crowd.
    The Courier went along to capture the action.

    Timaru Courier