Petanque is a lawn bowling-style game originally from France that is now popular in New Zealand. Players throw metal balls towards a small target ball on the ground, scoring points based on how close their balls land. The game can be played individually or in teams on any flat surface, using metal balls and a small target ball. The class will play petanque in pairs and groups of eight on the school field using the school's equipment. Petanque is beneficial as it can be played by all ages and fitness levels, indoors or outdoors, and develops hand-eye coordination, tactics, strategies, and teamwork.

1. Petanque Petanque comes originally from France but is now a popular social sport in New Zealand

4. The throw must be under arm – you can roll it

6. A small target ball.

7. String / Measuring tape.

10. Petanque can be played indoors or outdoors and all year round.

11. It can be played on just about any surface.

12. Petanque does not require extreme levels of fitness

13. It develops hand-eye co-ordination , thinking about tactics and strategies and teamwork.