The colouring competition judging panel (from the left) Business Practice Lecturers Daniel Mangalaraj and Antoinette Wessels, and Owen Harrison from Auckland Coastguard
Our events students are out connecting with charities and the local community, gaining ‘hands-on’ experience with future employers and business partners. Through that journey they’ve given over $12,500 to local charities!
The money has been raised over the last six semesters through a series of events, initiated and managed by our students as part of their course requirements.
Yesterday our event students presented the Auckland Coastguard with a cheque for $850.00 as well as gift baskets to seven local schools, who were involved in Splash! Family Fun Day, a student-led fundraiser at the Pump House last weekend.
Judging is underway with some support from Sammy the Seagull
The event was about communicating water safety to the kids who came along to enjoy lots of fun activities, entertainment and a colouring competition, plus sausage sizzle and raffle fundraisers.
Business Enterprise & High Technology Network Lecturer, Shaughan Woodcock, says these projects and events are important opportunities for students to get hands-on experience within the industry and to interact with potential employers. They also get to immediately experience (and celebrate!) the outcome of their planning and hard work.
The students who led the ‘Splash! Family Fun Day’ presented their ‘big cheque’ to Coastguard General Manager, Graeme Ogg
A second practical event class this semester raised $645.00 for Dance Therapy NZ. Their mission is to empower individuals and groups through the use of dance movement therapy, and arts therapy, with a focus on those with disabilities, special needs, and at risk/low income communities.
Our students raised money for Dance Therapy NZ through raffle fundraisers secured by sponsorship and managed a dance and entertainment event show, casting local talent and dance schools.