Unlocking Sam’s potential

Sam was disengaged and struggling to find meaning in his daily routine of attending school, doing chores, and playing video games. Then, he was invited to join a Graeme Dingle Foundation programme, which introduced him to the outdoors.

After the wilderness adventure, Sam became more confident and self-assured, and his teachers noticed a positive change in his sociability and willingness to ask questions in class.

He developed a "give-it-a-go" attitude. Inspired by his newfound passion for the outdoors, Sam plans to join the New Zealand Defence Force after finishing school.

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More messages from your neighbours

6 days ago

Why are ghosts such bad liars?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

...You can see right through them.

No, we haven't lost the plot! July 1st is International Joke Day and because laughter is good for your body, we want to get involved.

So, go on, jokers! Share your best joke below...

16 hours ago

1930s Knitting Exhibition

Denise from Marewa

A new exhibition was created today of hand knitted garments made from 1930s knitting patterns. Some of the pattern pics are on the walls and have QR codes so you can get a copy of the pattern for yourself, most of them completely free of charge.
the exhibition at Creative Arts Napier will be on until the end of the Winter Art Deco festival and more pieces will be added until the start of the festival. These are just two pics of what is on display.