Kristin believes in strength through community, with love at its heart so there are no barriers to learning. Service learning is an opportunity to explore significant issues in our community and undertake projects that can make a positive difference. Each term, hundreds of volunteer hours outside of the classroom are undertaken by Kristin students, alongside many different organisations, demonstrating initiative, dedication and compassion for those in need. Mercy Hospice, Salvation Army, Red Cross and Ronald McDonald House are just some of the many organisations that have already benefited from our student efforts this year.
JUNIOR SCHOOL - AUTUMN HARVEST IS A BUMPER CROP THIS YEAR This year’s Harvest Festival filled three van loads for the Salvation Army, who were able to distribute hundreds of bags of healthy fruit and vegetables to families in need in Whangaparaoa, Northcote and Glenfield. Students, supported by staff and families, all bought boxes of food as part of our Harvest Festival celebrations. Claire Mushrow from the Salvation Army was overwhelmed by the generosity of our junior students and praised the energy and efforts that went into the presentation of the food.
MIDDLE SCHOOL - LEADERS IN LEADERSHIP With over 19 leadership groups making an impact, there have been a huge range of service activities in our community already. In April our Alliance Team were involved in the Hampton Downs Race for Life, a Mercy Hospice event for patients. Students assisted with catering, providing the morning tea and lunches to over 150 patients and volunteers involved in the event. Highlights for those involved included rides on a Ducati and a helicopter. The Ronald McDonald House has continued to be supported by our Event Team, who spent an evening cooking food for families and playing with children at the Starship hospital. This is a termly event and one that highlights our student’s ability to be creative in both the kitchen and in the art room. Lady Allum Village was also visited in Term One by the Student Council, with a storytelling and performance event that was entertaining for all the elderly living at the centre.
SENIOR SCHOOL - KRISTIN STUDENTS TAKE OVER ONEPOTO For the second year, Year 13 students Queenie Yong and James Erskine, spent part of their Term One break organising a “Take Over Day” at Onepoto Primary School, a Decile 1 school on the North Shore. Queenie and her team of 25 Kristin student volunteers created a day of interactive activities for the primary school children. Face painting and a range of sports games were all part of the day, to promote positive healthy activity, collaboration skills and have fun in the process. One Onepoto teacher commented “they all enjoyed themselves and were participating, sharing, helping and motivated - I am grateful for the opportunity to experience a day when they displayed their potential and acceptance of others”. Queenie and James’ efforts built on a 2015 event showing a commitment to the school and helping their students build confidence and achieve more.
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