Like to support our youngsters or just see me jump out of a plane. Give the kids a step up or give me that present you never got round to.
Marlborough
The Foundation for Youth Development reaches over 17,000 school-aged Kiwis each year through Kiwi Can, Stars, Project K, Career Navigator and MYND. These programmes teach life skills that are not a part of the school curriculum, but help make the school environment more effective and harmonious. Their programmes also give students tools and techniques to use once they've exited school, along with self-belief and confidence to meet challenges head on.
The result is happier, healthier, more well-rounded youth. Which in turn means a brighter, more vibrant future for New Zealand.
Through extensive, ongoing research we know for a fact that FYD programmes;
Improve attitudes and behaviour
Improve academic results
Help young people set and achieve their goals
Boost self-confidence
Reduce truancy rates and at risk behaviours (eg substance abuse)
Help young people feel more positive about the future
And that's what we all want, right?
We at Havelock School are fortunate enough to have weekly KiwiCan sessions for all of our Yr 1-8 students to benefit from. This is one program FYD use to promote well being in kids.
I teach the senior class of year 5-8s.
Drop Your Boss Skydive - the proof... 9 November 2015
A stunning day in Motueka, beautiful blue skies, good banter and after the initial butterflies... lots of smiling faces!
Congratulations to all the Drop Your Boss Skydive participants - and a huge thanks to all those that contributed to their fundraising efforts. They did it in style!
Abel Tasman Skydive, you guys are amazing - such a great facility, smooth operation and a super-friendly team - made for an incredible day out.
Check out the video the Abel Tasman Skydive crew put together...
... I could be wrong, but I don't think those smiles are just the wind pushing in their cheeks!
Take in some serious altitude for a good cause – Drop Your Boss Skydive is here. Raising funds for Kiwi Can at the top of the south!
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