

Youth Work at Pakuranga College
The work done by the youth workers in Pakuranga College is varied; they work with the youth in a range of different ways. One aspect of...


Young Life New Staff Training
On the 6th to the 21st of September, I had the privilege to attend Young Life international’s New Staff training in the Philippines. Over...
Current Youth Work
Currently working with a year 9 student who is in OLC (Centre for students with learning disabilities). He is a cheerful young boy with a...


A thank-you note from a student
"I just wanted to say thank you for all of those times you've looked out for me and been there for me. It means the world to me. You're...


The desire to learn
I have been mentoring a young girl, since the start of the year, who has struggled to develop a positive attitude towards her learning....


Praise can be hard to hear...
I am currently working with a year 10 student in Pakuranga College (let’s call him John). I met John in the first term of 2012. John...


The Shine Programme progress report
So far the Shine program has been a success in Pakuranga College. As with any new project, we have learnt how and how not to do it and...