searchthewaysearchthewayhttps://www.searchtheway.org.nz/blog-1Award Presentations Have Begunhttps://www.searchtheway.org.nz/single-post/2019/12/20/Award-Presentations-Have-Begunhttps://www.searchtheway.org.nz/single-post/2019/12/20/Award-Presentations-Have-BegunThu, 19 Dec 2019 20:54:51 +0000
It's been fantastic to see a number of participants already complete a number of Youth Awards and Search The Way looks forward to presenting many more in 2020. This has included the On Track Leadership Award, the William Pike Challenge Award and the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award. Here's a few pictures of some of the recipients:
If any participant needs any help completing any aspect of their Youth Awards please feel free to contact Search The Way at any stage. We congratulate all those recipients who have completed one or more Awards already. We look forward to supporting all participants in achieving their goals in 2020. A great big thank you to all of our youth programme and participant support networks - without you none of this would be possible. Our very best wishes to all for a safe and enjoyable holiday period and successful 2020.
]]>What a Year for Will]]>https://www.searchtheway.org.nz/single-post/2019/12/13/What-a-Year-for-Willhttps://www.searchtheway.org.nz/single-post/2019/12/13/What-a-Year-for-WillFri, 13 Dec 2019 03:04:23 +0000
Search The Way Award participant William Galway has had an outstanding year! It was a great honour to see Principal Donna Donnelly present Will his Silver Duke of Edinburgh's International Award, alongside a Level 1 and Level 2 On Track Leadership Award, at Karamea Area School recently.
Will has shown excellence in Physical Recreation developing his fitness and abilities in running, swimming, football and mountain biking, including winning trophies for swimming, cross country and athletics. He has improved his skill level in playing electric guitar mastering techniques such as shredding and riffing through hours of practice and live performances. Helping others is something Will has made a real impact on his community through, including carrying out random voluntary service through tasks such as lawn mowing, wood chopping, house cleaning, looking after children, and milking. This willingness to help others in need was perhaps best illustrated when he was faced with a unforeseen medical situation this year and Will handled the situation brilliantly as a competent first aid responder - well done Will! Will also really is at home and absolutely loves the outdoors. He trained for and completed many great journeys, including some in stunning areas such as Nelson Lakes, Arthur's Pass and Kahurangi National Parks. His dedication, enthusiasm and aptitude has served him well in the great outdoors and helped to support and inspire fellow participants along the way.
What a year Will - we at Search The Way wish to wholeheartedly congratulate you on a fine 2019 and wish you every success in all your endeavours in 2020. Keep up the fantastic mahi!
]]>Turning Your Voice into Action - Having a Say on the New Youth Plan]]>https://www.searchtheway.org.nz/single-post/2019/10/15/Turning-Your-Voice-into-Action---Having-a-Say-on-the-New-Youth-Planhttps://www.searchtheway.org.nz/single-post/2019/10/15/Turning-Your-Voice-into-Action---Having-a-Say-on-the-New-Youth-PlanTue, 15 Oct 2019 04:03:38 +0000
On Tuesday the 8th October 2019 Search The Way was honoured to host a fantastic Ministry of Youth Development Youth Engagement Hui where around 25 youth from the wider Buller region contributed their ideas on actions that could form part of a Youth Plan. Special thanks to Kevin, Daisy and the MYD Team, NBS Theatre, PR's Cafe, rangatahi and their parents/caregivers and extended whanau for their wonderful support of this event.
Watch the YouTube video below to hear what Minister for Youth Hon Peeni Henare has to say about the Youth Plan engagement.