What was the community impact of your volunteering project? Not as much as we had hoped as we did not get out in the Community as much as we wanted due to Level 2 restrictions. We had planned to go out to Rest Homes and also contributing schools.

Did your class take part in volunteering before the SVA Kit? Yes

Has the SVA kit inspired future volunteering within your class? Yes

How many hours did your class spend on their project (including the Find, Build, Act and Share stages)? 10-15

How successful was this kit in developing your students' project management skills (problem solving, collaboration etc)?

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What type of project did your class undertake? Greenspace Project

“We really enjoyed the SVA kit this year. We did not do as much as we wanted out in the community so kept our service within the school grounds. The history of the Christchurch earthquakes and the birth of SVA was real for us this year as we have learners who were born in Christchurch and are well aware of this proud history. Thanks School Kit for another cool opportunity!”

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Posted 4 years ago

What was the community impact of your volunteering project? The children realised that a simple act can provide a great deal of happiness for the eldery. They each made cards that we delivered to some local rest homes to provide some cheer for the residents. During Covid lockdowns the chidlren decided that these r

Did your class take part in volunteering before the SVA Kit? No

Has the SVA kit inspired future volunteering within your class? Yes

How many hours did your class spend on their project (including the Find, Build, Act and Share stages)? 10-15

How successful was this kit in developing your students' project management skills (problem solving, collaboration etc)?

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Neutral

Very Successful

What type of project did your class undertake? Staying in Touch from Afar

“It was good seeing the ideas that the children came up with in regards to how they could give back to our local community.”

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Posted 4 years ago

What was the community impact of your volunteering project? Creating connection with locals, local preschools and local communities / environments.

Did your class take part in volunteering before the SVA Kit? No

Has the SVA kit inspired future volunteering within your class? Yes

How many hours did your class spend on their project (including the Find, Build, Act and Share stages)? 5-10

How successful was this kit in developing your students' project management skills (problem solving, collaboration etc)?

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Neutral

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What type of project did your class undertake? Greenspace Project, Other

“The SVA kit has been an exceptional resource to encourage and motivate our students to become kaitiaki for our local community. The kit's resources provided the stepping stones to forming their groups, selecting an appropriate role to step in to and actioning a plan for a specific community need. This has inspired many to step outside their comfort zone and step up to 'give back' to our community (no matter how big or small). I highly recommend this kit to all and will endeavor to continue to instill the values that encompass being a kaitiaki for our communities. Thank you School Kit!”

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Posted 4 years ago

What was the community impact of your volunteering project? Our students role modelled to the rest of the school, what type of project can be carried out and how we can raise funds for those in need. Our other project taught our students the background of our local greenspace and how we are the future guardians of

Did your class take part in volunteering before the SVA Kit? No

Has the SVA kit inspired future volunteering within your class? Yes

How many hours did your class spend on their project (including the Find, Build, Act and Share stages)? 10-15

How successful was this kit in developing your students' project management skills (problem solving, collaboration etc)?

Not Successful At All

Neutral

Very Successful

What type of project did your class undertake? Fundraising, Greenspace Project

“This kit provided my year 7-8 students with very challenging and rewarding projects. Students led themselves through the different processes from planning and organising, including letters to request sponsorship, calculating figures, writing a plan of what was needed before, during and afterwards, through to running projects successfully on the day, problem solving, reflecting, and lastly thanking those who supported us and feeding back to our community. It has definitely provided them with skills for future projects, either at our school or in the future.”

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Posted 4 years ago

What was the community impact of your volunteering project? Positive to a point as needed more time so will continue the volunteering in 2021.

Did your class take part in volunteering before the SVA Kit? No

Has the SVA kit inspired future volunteering within your class? Yes

How many hours did your class spend on their project (including the Find, Build, Act and Share stages)? 10-15

How successful was this kit in developing your students' project management skills (problem solving, collaboration etc)?

Not Successful At All

Neutral

Very Successful

What type of project did your class undertake? Greenspace Project

“I have only touched the surface of the kit so far and will be incorporating it into my programme again in 2021. The layout, roles allocated and guidelines are great. It also enables students to be self driven and have a greater awareness for their school and wider community and the contibutions they can make without expecting anything in return other than a sense of satisfaction and contribution. A great kit. Thanks”

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Posted 4 years ago

What was the community impact of your volunteering project? So far we have had a positive response from our community, since we are continuing the project this term, I anticipate the feedback will continue to be positive.

Did your class take part in volunteering before the SVA Kit? No

Has the SVA kit inspired future volunteering within your class? Yes

How many hours did your class spend on their project (including the Find, Build, Act and Share stages)?

How successful was this kit in developing your students' project management skills (problem solving, collaboration etc)?

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Neutral

Very Successful

What type of project did your class undertake? Other

“We are still going to continue to work on our project this term, it has been great as we have thought long term what we also want to do.”

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Posted 4 years ago

What was the community impact of your volunteering project? N/a

Did your class take part in volunteering before the SVA Kit? No

Has the SVA kit inspired future volunteering within your class? No

How many hours did your class spend on their project (including the Find, Build, Act and Share stages)? 10-15

How successful was this kit in developing your students' project management skills (problem solving, collaboration etc)?

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Neutral

Very Successful

What type of project did your class undertake? Other

“The children loved planting their own plant. They were so keen to come to school and monitor their plant’s growth! They loved watering the plants too. The activities were lots of fun too. We have transplanted the plants into bigger pots and after the holidays we will put them into the school vegetable garden.”

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Posted 4 years ago

What was the community impact of your volunteering project? Unfortunately we have had to hold off on our SVA day due to Covid restrictions in Tokoroa earlier in the term. Our project is to have a community day with the senior citizens playing games with them, waiata and performance and creating gift and food packs

Did your class take part in volunteering before the SVA Kit? No

Has the SVA kit inspired future volunteering within your class? Yes

How many hours did your class spend on their project (including the Find, Build, Act and Share stages)? 5-10

How successful was this kit in developing your students' project management skills (problem solving, collaboration etc)?

Not Successful At All

Neutral

Very Successful

What type of project did your class undertake? Project for Those in Need

“Some great information in the pack.”

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Posted 4 years ago

SVA Schools: Volunteer Kit 20 Reviews