Schools

Youth Week in Schools

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There are close to 400,000 young people in years 7-15 in New Zealand schools. As a result schools are uniquely placed to get involved in Youth Week.

Here are examples of what a few school have done during Youth Week.

Kapiti College Youth organised activities
Youth/Spirit Week at Taipa Area School
Fun at Tauhara College
Youth Week at Awatapu College

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Young people in school

Here are a few ideas and examples of for school based activities that young people could lead.

Posters - promote youth week

Sound out - gig ideas

Peer tutoring - support younger students

Mufti Day - fund raise and get out of that uniform

Staff vs. student debate - turn the tables on your teachers

See also the ideas on the young people getting involved page.

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They way school staff relate to young people sends strong messages about the way youth are valued.

Youth Week is a chance to highlight or launch activities and practices that empower students.

You can also use Youth Week to show the community the amazing this young people and your school are doing.

Here are some ideas and links to information useful for staff wanting to support Youth Week.