Something exciting that David is involved in is the Manaiakalani programme. I wont do it justice to try and explain it so here's a wee blurb from their site and a link to their web site if you want to find out more. http://www.manaiakalani.org/home
David is involved in a voluntary role and meets every second Tuesday night where they discuss issues. From this he has become involved in another community project linked with one of the schools. They are planning using the kitchen facilities of the school to teach kids how to run a business, cook and cater, wait table etc and for IT support to be offered at the same time by the kids of the school to the community. There is also a possibility the kids will be able to earn credits towards their NCEA. The other thing the children will learn to do is apply for a job and put together a C.V. These are all very valuable things to know.
I'm really happy David has found something he is passionate about and can be involved in helping our local community using his skills. They are a great bunch of guys who are all working together and who all bring different skills to contribute. It's great to be around big thinkers with big dreams that are becoming grounded into reality. (Mmmmm, I could do with being involved in something like this myself)
The Manaiakalani Programme
Living Local, Learning Global
Manaiakalani is an education programme that is achieving significant improvement in student achievement outcomes for nine decile 1A schools in the Auckland suburbs of Glen Innes, Pt England and Panmure. This is Auckland’s oldest State Housing community, and 95 per cent of students are Maori and Pasifika. By offering students full digital citizenship, the Manaiakalani Programme is not only achieving improved educational results, but also realising the potential for greatly enhanced employment and life outcomes for these students.
David is involved in a voluntary role and meets every second Tuesday night where they discuss issues. From this he has become involved in another community project linked with one of the schools. They are planning using the kitchen facilities of the school to teach kids how to run a business, cook and cater, wait table etc and for IT support to be offered at the same time by the kids of the school to the community. There is also a possibility the kids will be able to earn credits towards their NCEA. The other thing the children will learn to do is apply for a job and put together a C.V. These are all very valuable things to know.
I'm really happy David has found something he is passionate about and can be involved in helping our local community using his skills. They are a great bunch of guys who are all working together and who all bring different skills to contribute. It's great to be around big thinkers with big dreams that are becoming grounded into reality. (Mmmmm, I could do with being involved in something like this myself)
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