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Get Real: Growing for a Cause

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Beat boredom this school holidays while doing something meaningful in our 5-day programme to inspire and engage kids 8 - 12 years. Get Real provides fun ways for kids to understand relevant social topics and enjoy making positive changes in the world and in the lives of others.

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Thursday 22 July 2021 Growing for a Cause

Today's cause: Valuing our environment

Today's programme will kick off with an inspirational talk (speaker to be advised).

Spend the day with Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei who will be hosting your children at Pourewa where they will spend a day in a living lab. Pourewa is working towards becoming an hub for mātauranga māori, environmental restoration and education, organic horticulture and vegetable gardening. Kids will get the opportunity to partake in learning about Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei history as well as hands on experiences such as the importance of growing and planting native plants and growing organic kai. Kids will focus on growing vegetables from seed, propagating plants from cuttings, and planting native plants to restore the whenua. At the end of the day, students will be able to take home their own native plant. Looking forward to seeing you there!

Timetable:

9 AM - 9:30 AM Inspirational activist
9:30 - 10 AM Morning tea
10 AM - 12:30 PM Morning environmental session
12:30 - 1:30 PM Lunch and games
1:30 - 4:30 PM Afternoon environmental session

The day will be led by Wyatt Dooley who is the nursery, conservation and education team leader at the gardens.

About Get Real - Social and Environmental Awareness for Kids

This programme is a collaboration between Selwyn Community Education and GetReal (for more information contact GetReal at email: nz.getreal@gmail.com or via their website www.getreal.org.nz)

Beat boredom this school holiday while doing something meaningful in our 5-day programme to inspire and engage kids 8 - 12 years. Get Real provides fun ways for kids to understand relevant social topics and enjoy making positive change in the world and in the lives of others.

Each day - Monday through Friday - we will focus on a different topic and activity (see below for details).

The programme runs from 19 - 23 July 2021 from 9 AM to 4:30 PM daily. Places are limited, so book early. Enrolment for individual days is welcomed however preference will be given to those attending several days or the whole week. If you have any questions, please enquire at the office. In order to create the best experience, the number of participants will be kept to 15 kids for most sessions.

Get Real Banner 2021

Monday 19 July 2021: Crafting for a Cause

Today's cause: Foster Hope

Tuesday 20 July 2021: Cooking for a Cause

Today's cause: Salvation Army food bank

Wednesday 21 July 2021: Art for a Cause

Today's cause: Valuing our tīpuna

Thursday 22 July 2021: Growing for a Cause

Today's cause: Valuing our environment

Friday 23 July 2021: Drama for a Cause - Bringing it all Together

Today's cause: Developing empathy, compassion and kindness.